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September 2015

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

Vol. 21 Issue 9

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dragon Boat Festival Exotic sights, sounds and tastes of the Hong Kong Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival will transform the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue into a multi-cultural celebration Sept. 12. The 20th anniversary edition brings back the excitement on the water, flavor from hibachis and rhythm of the dance that fest-goers expect. Page 14

Clean up the lake Sept. 26 Put on those stained jeans, a ragged shirt and old running shoes and head to one of 13 trash collection sites in two lake clean-ups Sept. 26: Lake Lanier Association’s annual Shore Sweep and Gainesville’s Rivers Alive clean-up. Page 48

High Fall State Park Breathtaking cascades of water tumbling more than a hundred feet over huge granite rocks from pool to pool are but one of the highlights found at or near High Falls State Park. Page 64 Also inside: Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Captain’s comments . . . . . . . .Page Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Cruising Wilsons . . . . . . . . . . .Page Curb Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Fishing report . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Glenn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lake Lanier Olympic Venue . . .Page Lake levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Lanier map . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Marinas information . . . . . . . .Page Outdoor activity calendar . . . .Page Recreation guide . . . . . . . . . .Page Safety guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Sailing calendar . . . . . . . . . . .Page Shore Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Steve Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Page US Coast Guard Auxiliary . . . . .Page Vanderford’s travel . . . . . . . . .Page

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PHOTO BY ALAN HOPE

Soaking up the last days of summer: Members of the Knights, one of eight teams of the Beginner Racing League at Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, get in a workout at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. See more coverage of the happenings at the center, page 14.

For more info, see our ad on pages 4 & 5.

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Georgia says it has released 860,000 pages in water lawsuit However there’s been little movement in case during the past month is published by Lanier Publishing, Inc., 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd. #250, Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 287-1444 Publisher/Editor Alan Hope Production Susan Nish Susan Daniel Creative, Inc. Senior Writer Pamela A. Keene Contributing writers Jane Harrison, Millie Adcox Columnists Glenn Burns, Roy Crittenden, Steve Johnson, Mike Rudderham, Ken Sturdivant, Bob & Carolyn Wilson Travel Editor Bill Vanderford Lakeside is published monthly by Lanier Publishing, Inc. based in Gainesville, GA, with distribution in some 300 locations around Lake Lanier and other areas. Opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lakeside, its staff or its advertisers.

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

By Jane Harrison Information about the latest bout in the tri-state water wars was scarce last month. Few entries appeared on the web page of the special master appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee pre-trial proceedings in the Florida v. Georgia lawsuit.

Special Master Ralph Lancaster, a prominent Maine attorney and veteran overseer of water cases for the Supreme Court, forbade both states and independent parties from communicating with the media several months ago.

After skewering the media for persistent inquiries last month (he said “if they can read” they can find public information on the official website), Lancaster appears to have avoided disclosing any legal maneuvering between the states last month. His monthly teleconference, for which transcripts appear on the web, was also canceled.

Attorneys for both states agreed to skip the teleconference after receiving notice from Lancaster’s clerk, Joshua D. Dunlap stating “After reviewing the par-

ties’ monthly status reports, the Special Master has determined that it is unnecessary to hold the status conference” set for Aug. 11.

The monthly teleconference transcripts give observers a rare reading of attorneys’ legal agility or lack thereof, plus the wry, sharp-witted, though congenial 85-year-old special master. The written reports also contain Lancaster’s frequent reminders to attorneys that what they say in teleconferences will be made public on his docket.

Georgia revealed in its status report the state has produced more than 860,000 pages of documents – in addition to nearly 75,000 pages of documents received in response to third-party subpoenas – and 20 native electronically produced models. Additionally it has submitted six native databases on safe dams, permits, agricultural metering, monthly operating reports, agricultural permitting, and geological appraisals.

The state has hired 50 full time attorneys for document review.

The Florida attorney general has also beefed up its legal staff seeking and reviewing documents from Georgia. Florida has sought water use records from municipalities and large agricultural entities up and down the disputed river system in Georgia. The latest concentration of subpoenas focuses on farmers who rely on

the Flint River for irrigation. An independent study shows that Georgia farmers withdraw more surface and groundwater than municipal users and power generators combined.

Florida filed the lawsuit in October 2013 alleging Georgia is hoarding water from the See Lawsuit, page 24

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VISIT LivingOnLakeLanier.com • WE SELL LIFESTYLES, NOT JUST HOMES! 6830 South Bluff Ct., Gainesville

3633 Lake Ridge Ct., Gainesville

3184 Lake Ranch Dr., Gainesville

BRING THE OUTDOORS IN with a touch of mountain feel. Wonderful tone on tone colors with a variety of woods, tiles & stones. 5 BR/4.5BA, 2 full unfinished basements. Grand lake views as far as the eye can see! $899K (Hall)

STUNNING "STREET OF DREAMS" home.

Master on the main, 5 BD/4.5 BA, 3 finished levels including 5 fireplaces, custom wet bar, media room, and killer stone screened porch with spa, deck, upper screened porch, office, keeping room and so much more! $1.125M (Hall)

BEST POINT LOT ON THE LAKE! Lodge style home ideal for multiple family get-aways. 5 BD, 4 BA with huge vaulted great room. 280 ft of Corp Line, double slip dock, wonderful lake views. Great wrap around deck, private lot, income producing property. $699K (Hall)

2285 Boy Scout Camp Rd., Gainesville

2621 Bridgewater Cir., Gainesville

4407 T Mor Cove, Oakwood

TERESA SMITH Lake Lanier Specialist teresasmith@kw.com 770-654-4173

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We have buyers looking for new inventory.

FANTASTIC RANCH ON OVER 2 ACRES. Wonderful lake views and an EASY walk to Single slip dock with party deck. 3 BD/3.5 BA, great sunroom & deck, private lot, grass to the water, newly renovated kitchen and open floor plan, income producing property. $549K (Hall)

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Fantastic deep water lot with over 240 ft of Army Corp frontage. Over 3/4 acre. Includes single slip covered dock. One of the last lots available in Chattahoochee Landing. $350K (Hall)

JUST LISTED SOUTH LAKE BEAUTY! Grass to the water. 5 br /3.5 ba. Fantastic 3 side brick w/2 car attached garage w/ wonderful lake views & SUPER easy walk to SS dock w/party deck. Gourmet kitchen, hdwd flrs, screened porch w/FP & tons of decking to enjoy outdoor living at it's best. Great location! $598K (Hall)

6052 West River Rd., Flowery Branch

8540 McBride Lane, Gainesville

5595 Chestatee Landing, Gainesville

5728 Hidden Cove Rd., Gainesville

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Over 3/4 acre lot with gorgeous new single slip dock with party deck. Partially cleared and ready to build in wonderful Chestatee Landing Neighborhood where you can enjoy lake living in a swim/tennis community. Pathway to dock, located on Taylor Creek and never run out of water. $275K (Forsyth)

TRUE LAKE COTTAGE ON KILLER LOT! Fantastic location by land & water. Charming home w/great screened porch, deck overlooking water and views from every room, 2 BD/1 BA on main, 1 BD/1 BA + family RM on terrace, super easy walk to single slip dock. $495K (Hall)

3592 Ridge Dr., Gainesville

6044 Wellington Ave, Gainesville

3 1/2 ACRES READY TO BUILD. 180 FT OF CORP FRONTAGE and corp line is in the water!

Great south lake location near Aqualand Marina. $275K (Hall)

JUST LISTED 1 ACRE lot with 24 x 24 dock permit, corp line almost to water. REDUCED $155K (Forsyth)

6445 Grand Marina Cir., Gainesville

6618 Westerly Lane, Gainesville

Please call for a consultation if you are considering selling!

R UNDE T! RAC T N O C VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Long range views of Lanier! It's like living on top of the world and o’looking the lake. Marina Bay, resort style amenities include, S/T, clubhouse, parks and more, boat slip option at marina. REDUCED $329K (Hall)

STRIKING HOME IN MARINA BAY and INCLUDES a boat slip at the private marina, master on the main, 4 BD/3.5 BA and bonus room, all the upgrades and owner financing available. $478K (Hall)

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Over an acre lot with super easy walk to single slip covered dock with party deck. Great water and located in north Gainesville. $165K (Hall)

GREAT DEAL ON A LAKE VIEW LOT! Stratford on Lanier neighborhood with all the amenities of a swim/tennis community and a building lot where lake views can be enjoyed everyday. This is a steal at $70K (Hall)

2275 Boy Scout Camp Rd., Gainesville

0 Apache Trail, Gainesville

Mark Trail, Gainesville

5262 Trudy Circle, Gainesville

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Fantastic deal-nearly 3/4 acre lot with platform dock, great location near shopping, restaurants, etc. $99K (Hall)

DREAMING OF LIVING NEAR THE LAKE? Nearly 1/2 acre lot in Forsyth County in excellent location near Truman Mountain just off Lake Lanier. Ideal for mobile home or build to suit. Movitvated Seller. $25K (Forsyth)

4 WATERFRONT LOTS with WONDERFUL Lake Lanier views and docks/permits. Corp line is very close to the water. Please call for plat and soil tests. Lots range from $70K-$199K. (Hall)

FANTASTIC DEEP WATER LOT. Over 1/2 acre w/double slip dock & party deck, Centrally located and great building lot. Bring your builder and start living on Lake Lanier $250K (Hall)

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Bev Knight #1 Agent on Lake Lanier

Lead Agent The Good Life Group 770-536-4416 www.housesonlanier.net

***Featured Listing*** Voted “Atlanta’s Coolest Back Yard” One-of-a-kind nature-centered landmark on Lake Lanier. Featured in multiple videos & articles including “Better Homes & Gardens.” Extraordinary pond w/ waterfall, fountain, serenity dock, its own ecosystem & views of Lanier. Easy walk to single slip dock on deep, south lake, low traffic water. Unforgettable home & gardens designed by award-winning interior & exterior visionaries.

Appliances, fixtures, finishes imported from Europe. Estate includes main house, guest house, workshop & 3-car detached garage. Conveniently located in sought-after Cumming. You’ll never see another lake property like this one. $1.29m

Tennis ct, pool, dock

Eagle’s View Manor

Old south charm

Cumberland on Lanier ED! REDUC

SOLD! SOLD! !

D L O S

Dbl slp dock, easy walk to great wtr, extraordinary views, media rm, magazine-quality. $1.595m

Over 25,000 sq ft, panoramic big wtr views, gated, 2 docks w/1 in place, imported FPs. $1.425m

Luxury estate, North Hall, over 10 acres, all brick, pool w/ spillover hot tub, 4 fireplaces. $1.3m

Easy walk to deep wtr, lake vws, open flr pln, Thermidor kit, automated home of the future. $1.249m

Pt lot, fab architecture

Marina Bay beauty

Sought-after Cumming

Country club area ACT CONTR R E D N U

Easy walk to wtr, drought-proof cove, boat house w/ prty deck, open flr plan, views. $1.2m

Stunning sunset views

High-end luxury, stunning details, mstr on main, lavish landscaping, boat slip & lake views. $980K

Watch the fireworks

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Easy walk to wtr, 2 stone FP, lofted master w/ steam shower, fin. terrace lvl w/ 2nd kit. $725k

Big wtr view, watch Laurel Pk firewks fm den.

Gorgeous alpine lodge, open plan, DS dock. $649k

Near Gville Marina

Mega views

RKET! ON MA K C A B

5/3 Great views, easy walk, deep water. Huge party dock. Completely renovated. $550k

Lg dbl slip dock, deep water, screened porch, 2-story vaulted family rm, chef’s kitchen. $749k

Forsyth County ED! REDUC

Million $ views, easy walk to lake, dbl slip dock on deep wtr, renovated, open flr pln. $649k

Timeless classic

Big views, luxury finishes, magazine quality stone FP, 3 mstrs, deep wtr. $725k

Great views, D’ville RKET! ON MA BACK

Close to wtr, dbl slip dock, beach, views fm every rm, crow’s nest reading rm. $599k

Like new in Buford

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Breathtaking view of lake & mtns. Located on big water.

Needs updating but worth it. $549k

Easy walk to ss dock, nice wtr views, HW floors, high ceilings, finished terrace level. $525K

Double slip dock verbally approved by Corps, mstr on main, good wtr, huge unf bsmt. $475k

w w w. H o u s e s O n L a n i e r. n e t

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Dani Brown

706-455-3076

Luxury Coordinator

Jackie Powalowski Heather Skoglind

678-852-5397

678-612-8310

Buyer’s Agent

Buyer’s Agent

Darlene Plavacan

678-300-1275

770-503-7070

Kelli Fowler

770-561-9006

Investment Property Marketing Coordinator

***Featured Listing*** Million $ big water views Builder’s own gated luxury lake home with breathtaking long views of Lake Lanier. Just minutes from I-985 (easy commute to Atl), NE GA Medical Center & all the amenities in Gainesville. Private road to dbl slip dock on great water. Custom gourmet cherry kitchen to-die-for! Open flr plan, mstr on main, finished terrace level with room for bar, pool, media area plus extra BRs. Wonderful fresh-air spaces incl screened porch, hottub deck & more. Stellar views from almost every room. Large home, but very warm and welcoming. $849k

Welcome to Summer Crest on Lake Lanier

Forsyth County

New gated luxury subdivision w/ million $ sunset views Only six luxury lots Quadruple sized at over 2 acres each Each lot has slip on state-of-the-art dock Long-water views from every lot Sought-after Mount Vernon school district

Forsyth gem

Master on main

HW flrs, granite counters, open flr pln, stone FP, covered ss dock, high ceilings. $474.9k

Gated neighborhood

Storybook chalet

RKET! ON MA BACK

ED! REDUC

3BR, nice views, easy walk, good water, open flr plan, granite/stainless/ hardwoods. $425K

Move-in ready in G’ville

Cov. ss dock, 4 BR, master on main, fin terrace lvl, 2 story great room, gentle walk to wtr $425k

Cherokee Forrest

Mstr on main, gourmet kitchen, upscale, artist’s studio, pub room, n’hood amenities. $399k

Waterfall in cove

ACT! CONTR R E D N U

Easy walk to ss dock, deep water, open flr pln, fenced yard, terrace lvl in-law suite. $399K

Grass to water ED! REDUC

4BR, sgl slip party dock, deep water, almost e/t in house is newly renovated, fin. bsmt. $394.9k

Wraparound porch, lake access, spacious, master suite, fin terrace lvl, screened porch. $375k

Zoned vacation, so great for investors. Nice views, easy walk, extra long dock. South lake. $350k

Short flat walk to lake, sgl slip dock, great unimpeded lake view, 3BR, fin bsmt, like new. $325k

Lake Lots! Build exactly what you want in time for next spring!

1.33 acres, deep water, potential big lake views, dock permit for 32x32 covered ss dock. $325K

Lux homes on either side, .79 acres. Perc test, grand gate & grading. Sgl slip dock, deep wtr. $239k

Great lot, great building spot, good wtr, platform dock, large hardwoods, soil test complete. $129k

Lakefront lot with platform dock, .81 acres off Browns Bridge Road, potential for nice view. $99.9k

...when you’re ready for the good life!

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SHEILA DAVIS & COMPANY The Norton Agency 770.536.1250

CALL OUR LAKE GROUP TO ASSIST WITH ALL YOUR LAKE REAL ESTATE!

www.gonorton.com

$845,000 • FANTASTIC RANCH FLOOR PLAN ON GORGEOUS LOT WITH GRASS TO WATER VIEWS! Cherokee Forrest - North Hall Schools, Gentle walk to single slip dock! Fenced and ready for future pool. The home features four sides brick, an open flowing plan, finished terrace level is open with a second kitchen, office, family and recreation room. FMLS #5519773 www.4245TallHickoryTrail.info

Sheila Davis

Cindy Ballard

Vicki Holland

Listing Specialist

Buyer’s Agent

770-235-6907

770-355-6777

Marketing Specialist

$849,000 • LAKEFRONT LUXURY LIVING IN HARBOUR POINT'S "PENINSULA" YEAR ROUND SUNRISE VIEWS! 5BR/4.5BA. Boat slip option. Enjoy carefree lake living with spacious, modern home, minimal lot size and HOA maintained! FMLS #5567054 3350 HARBOUR POINT PKWY, GAINESVILLE 30506

D L O S $689,000 • DAWSONVILLE PICTURE PERFECT LAKE HOME AT WATER'S EDGE! ENJOY AWESOME OPEN LAKE VIEWS & DEEP WATER at 32x32 dock! 3BR/3BA with Finished terrace level with bonus/full bath. FMLS# 5567145 600 WOODLAND CIRCLE, DAWSONVILLE, 30534

$799,000 • LAKE LANIER RESORT WITH EVERYTHING ON YOUR LIST! Buy furnished and with 2 boats for $849,000 Fabulous water views w/Corps line steps to the water! Twin-slip deep water party dock!

Vaulted GR, master on main w/sitting room or study, gourmet kitchen, 5 spacious BR's all w/private baths, two stone FP's, full service terrace level bar & game rooms. Two large decks & hot tub, sunroom & screened porch! Gated enclave of 4 homes. FMLS# 5540275 www.105stonecliffcovedrive.info

NG I D N E P $699,000 • AMAZING OPEN SUNSET VIEWS WITH CORPS LINE IN THE WATER! Deep water single slip dock, ability to upgrade.

Spacious 5BR/4B ranch on finished terrace level in sought after North Hall School District. Sunroom & second kitchenette. Two car garage, plus extra detached garage with room for office or apt. Some updating needed. www.3386SmallwoodsLane.info

$549,000 • ENJOY AFFORDABLE LAKE LANIER LIVING IN SOUGHT AFTER NORTH HALL NEIGHBORHOOD, CHEROKEE FORREST! Single slip dock! Lovely 5BR/3.5BA brick front ranch plan on fantastic, gentle grass to water lot. Gainesville. FMLS # 5531498 4229 TALL HICKORY TRAIL, DAWSONVILLE, http://www.obeo.com/999267

$449,000 • WALK TO LAKE LANIER! Seasonal lake views & nightly sunsets from the porch. GORGEOUS custom home, never before on market, recently updated, private driveway for boat, open main floor, walls of windows, gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, paint.

Main level master w/sitting area w/ FP, main level study, new kitchen appliances, and finished terrace level w/workshop! Fenced yard!

FMLS# 5540356 9320 MAINSAIL DRIVE, GAINESVILLE

$629,000 • PICTURE PERFECT SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PRIVATE 1.37 ACRE LOT! Southerly views and awesome Flowery Branch location on South Lake Lanier. Enjoy an open plan with great room with vaulted 2 story ceilings, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and first floor study or 4th bedroom option, Large covered porches, Single Slip deep water dock! FMLS #5516990 www.5116WoffordMillRoad.info

$519,000 • POINTE WEST ON LANIER. This charming all brick traditional home was recently renovated; home has master and one guest BR on main level; library, and screened porch. Finished terrace level w/fireplace, wet bar, game room, workshop.

Handicap features, Room for a future pool. No dock but Swim/Tennis and close Marinas and boat ramps.

FMLS # 5521326 www.5605HarborPointe.info

www.SheilaDavisCo.com

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SHEILA DAVIS & COMPANY The Norton Agency 770.536.1250

PRESENTS LAKE LANIER’S FINEST HOMES

Sheila Davis 770-235-6907 sdavis@gonorton.com www.LakeLaniersFinest.com WE SELL MORE LAKE!

www.gonorton.com

$1,995,000 • THIS ONE WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! Exquisite European elegance on the water. Make your home at one of Lake Lanier’s finest luxury destinations! Stunning 5BR home with a finished terrace level. This type of landmark property rarely hits the market. Elevator ready. FMLS #5560287 Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainesville. www.2933PointeDrive.info

$1,255,000 • YOU WILL LOVE THIS OUTSTANDING HOME WITH DEEP WATER AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF CHESTATEE BAY! PRIVACY BEHIND GATES. THIS OPEN PLAN FEATURES RUSTIC ELEGANCE FMLS#5306097 www.9250arbourlac.info. (Forsyth)

$995,000 • GENTLEMANS FARM ON LANIER ON 12.7 PASTORAL ACRES LAKEFRONT WITH GORGEOUS HOME, S-SLIP DOCK, POOL AND 8 STALL BARN! This one has it ALL from gorgeous remodeled show home, to fully fenced and private pond!

Bring your Boats, horses, RV or all terrain vehicles! FMLS# 5510910 7115 BARKERS BEND, MURRAYVILLE

$1,495,000 • STUNNING CUSTOM SOUTH LAKE HOME ON PENINSULA WITH PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS AND DEEP WATER DOCK! 6BR’s/4.5B’s with elevator, two master suites, multiple living areas and covered porches, bar, office/study and more! Cumming. FMLS# 5372142 www.4180Sinclairshoresroad.info

GREATLY REDUCED-BEST BUY! $899,000 • EXECUTIVE BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE WITH THIS ALL BRICK THREE STORY HOME WITH POOL OVERLOOKING SCENIC LAKE LANIER! Beautiful lake views and upgradable to twin slip dock. Gainesville.

FMLS#5288402 www.3155windinglakedr.info

$1,165,000 • ENJOY LUXURY LAKE LIVING WITH GORGEOUS LONG RANGE LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 6 bedroom & 5 1/2 baths, elevator, located in gated Harbour Point neighborhood, Boat slip in Harbour Point Marina is included in the purchase price. FMLS# 5534976 www.3657lakeridgedrive.info

SOLD $599,000 • CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON SOUTH LAKE LANIER 4BR/4.5B home is the perfect setting for both entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Can be sold turnkey with furnishings for immediate summer fun! Deep water single slip dock. FMLS # 5539985 www.6650coxdrive.info

$1,350,000 • HUGE REDUCTION FROM $2,000,000! AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ON 9.5 ACRES! Approved for 18 lots and 18 boat slips. Gainesville. FMLS# 5106051 www.1799Cleveland Hwy.info

$769,000 • THIS IS LAKE LIVING! 5BR/4.5BA Craftsman with awesome lake views, deep water twin slip party dock and 3 car garage with guest apartment w/kitchen. FMLS #5568010 3141 SIMPSON PARK RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30506

www.SheilaDavisCo.com

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THE PATTI CHAMBERS TEAM Experience isn't expensive, it's priceless!

THE LAKE HOME YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF MAY NOW BE AFFORDABLE ... CALL US!

The Chambers Team 631 Dawsonville Hwy • Gainesville, GA 30501

www.PattiChambers.com • Office 770-503-7070

$795,000

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$635,000

$1,125,000

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CHATTAHOOCHEE ESTATES fabulous level lake lot grassed to water's edge.

Beautiful views from every room. Gourmet kitchen and separate butler's pantry.

Large master on the main with sitting area, fireplace and private deck. Great room with soaring ceilings, woodburning fireplace. Screened porch. Walk out terrace level features 2 more fireplaces, an efficiency kitchen, rec room and two bedroom suites. Uninterrupted lake view.

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB lake front home. Main level offers large great rm w/FP, DR, spacious kitchen w/sub zero refrig, breakfast area, screened porch, master suite wi/generous bath, walk-in closet. Office, 2 or 3 BRs & family rm w/FPe all on terrace level. Great workshop and storage. Professionally landscaped yard. This charming home is nestled back from the street and offers full privacy on over an acre lot. Just steps to the lake and to the covered single slip boat dock. Great views!

NORTH HALL LAKE home in Cherokee Forrest. Gentle slope to dock. Swim/Tennis amenities, house designed for multifamily living. Includes master & mini master BRs on the main floor, 2nd full kitchen downstairs, workout room, huge shop, hundreds of Sq ft of walk-in storage upstairs, 3 HVAC systems. Upgrades include new roof, granite & quartz counter tops. Hdwd & tile flring in major high use areas.

Home priced to sell as owners already have their lot in Florida.

$625,000

$579,900

$895,000

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REDUC DEEP WATER AT THIS CITY TRADITIONAL LAKE HOME. Gentle grassed lot to waters edge. 32x32 double slip dock. Master on main plus 3 gracious bedrooms upstairs. Rec room in basement plus work shop. Nice water view. Situated in quiet cul-de-sac.

PERFECTLY SITED to maximize the spectacular Lake Lanier views Literally a few steps at waters edge and to the covered dock. 28 x 28 foot Martin aluminum dock with composite decking, boat lift and Jet Ski dock. Always deep water.

Corps line near water. Home features 2 bedrooms on main and one terrace level plus office. Open floor plan. Dramatic views from most rooms. Very nice landscaping. Convenient to I-985.

THIS NANTUCKET IN-SPIRED HOME is a true master piece and located only minutes from the Chattahoochee Country Club & golf course.

Unbelievably gorgeous property w/lake on 3 sides. Lovely porches overlook Lake Lanier & the private enclosed boat dock.

$1,195,000

$469,900

$349,500

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E C U D E R SPECTACULAR LODGE STYLE HOME w/panoramic views of the N Ga Mountains, situated on the edge of Lake Laceola. Special details include cathedral ceilings, timber beams, expansive windows, hand distressed 14" wide flooring throughout, 3 stacked stone fireplaces, infinity pool, gourmet kitchen opens to breakfast and family room. Each bedroom has a private porch. Gated subdivision in Cleveland Georgia.

WONDERFUL LAKE RETREAT IN NORTH HALL. This home will become the perfect weekender for anyone wanting deep water (40 ft) and terrific views year round. This 4BR/3BA home has beautiful updates throughout including custom tile baths, plantation shutters, hardwood floors & new roof. The Inviting screened porch and gorgeous fenced backyard are perfect for that morning cup of coffee or weekend cookout. You will love it!

3.178 ACRES ON LAKE LANIER! Small weekend home on property which could be refurbished. Lots of privacy. Boat dock. Located in North Hall off Highland Road.

WE LIVE AND PLAY ON LAKE LANIER Patti Chambers c 770.287.4879 • Bobby Chambers c 770.654.0533 • Office 770.538.4010 Sally Chambers Kirchner c 770.538.5626 • Patsy Mercer c 770.540.6507 • Renae Ackerman c 678.316.8596

WWW.PATTICHAMBERS.COM

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Commander’s interview offers insight into boating safety basics These monthly articles appearing in Lakeside on Lanier newspaper usually point out established boating safety tips that are taught in our public education courses along with annual accident statistics compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard. The purpose is and always has been prevention of boating accidents and deaths by pointing out events that can lead up to such accidents. The vast majority of these articles deal with boating on our rivers and inland lakes such as Lanier. This month we will be looking at recreational boating problems through the eyes of a Coast Guard Station Commander in Florida who did a recent interview with a writer for Power and Motoryacht magazine, August 2015 edition.

The interviewer asked the commander, “What do you see boaters doing today that really frustrates you most?” The officer said he immediately thought of one of the deadliest accidents in Miami-Dade County history on July 4th which occurred when a 32-foot boat broadsided another boat after a fireworks display. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash that claimed four lives and left others severely injured.

ten document left with someone on shore telling them such things as time of departure and estiRoy mated time of return, where they Crittenden plan to go, boat identification, number of people onboard, cell USCG phone number, etc. If the boat deAuxiliary parts a marina, the float plan could be left with the dock master. When the skipper returns, MORE INFO: 770-393-4382, they should notify the dock masalcrit@mindspring.com, ter that they are back. If they do Flotilla 29 Lake Lanier, go missing, the dock master will http://a0700209.uscgaux.info attempt to contact you, then notify the Coast Guard and relay the When he got to the accident scene information, making a search and to assist, he found lifejackets rescue mission much easier. packed underneath the seats, Regarding onboard emergensome of which were still in their cies and how to be prepared for plastic coverings. Two of the bod- them, the commander rated this ies found the next day were not one of his “pet peeves.” He went wearing life jackets. He likened on to say that people should not the situation to the equivalent of expect the kind of response time planning to put on your automoon the water as they do on land. bile seatbelt after an accident. He “If you are 20 miles offshore and said he had seen too many accicall “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday,” dents where people had the safety getting a Coast Guard boat there equipment on the boat but they in 15 minutes is not a realistic exweren’t using it or wearing it pectation.” A nearby “good properly.

Samaritan” is probably your best The commander also stated bet for assistance, but you need to that in his opinion one of the most prepare for such emergencies important pieces of safety equip- such as knowing first aid, having ment is something that isn’t on a first aid kit onboard and knowthe boat: it’s a float plan, a writing how to use it can save a life.

If someone onboard has a chronic health problem, the skipper should be sure the proper medicine is also onboard. No one leaves the dock thinking that they will be the next accident, but that possibility should be considered.

The commander stated that on all his post-rescue interviews, the

common theme is they didn’t think it could happen to them.

“Since I spend my life on the water, my motto is Semper Paratus, always prepared.”

If you happen to be the Good Samaritan, your primary responsibility is to be a “clear conduit of See USCGA, page 24

Safe boating course set for Sept. 19 Flotilla 29 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, announces a one-day, seven-lesson “About Boating Safely” course. The course is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015. This course also serves as a PWC certified course for children under the age of 16.

This course will be given at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga., on the left just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina.

Classes run from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and cost is $35.

Discounts available for additional family members.

Course contents include:

• Know your boat • Before getting underway • Navigating the waterways • Operating your vessel safely • Boating’s legal requirements • Boating emergencies • Enjoying watersports • State of Georgia regulations State law now requires any person born after January 1, 1998, must have completed a boater education course approved by the Ga. DNR before he or she may legally operate a motorized vessel on Georgia state waters.

Successful completion of this course may result in a reduction in your boat’s insurance premium.

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The Southern Fishing Report by Ken Sturdivant

A sampling of fishing information and tips from area guides Lake level: Down 3.3 feet Clarity: Clear Temperature: Low 80s Bass fishing Bass fishing is barely fair with the full moon. There is a very limited top water bite early each morning in the creeks. Small top water lures like the Zara Spook Jr. and the small Red Fins are working on major feeding periods, but cover a lot of water. A light Texas rigged worm in a U tail will work on wood and bank cover. Small live bait books and small shiners or spot tail minnows will catch a largemouth around these same locations. Also, try an all white 3/8 ounce spinner bait and a white Rooster Tail in medium sizes.

All day, concentrate your efforts up on the north end of the lake. But try both shad and crawfish colors in the #5 Shad Rap and the new DT6 Rapala crank bait in hot mustard.

Be sure to bump the baits on the rocks. Small white spinner baits and small all white crank baits are the best choices. Mid day fishing has been slow due to the heat. Even the river fish will

stop feeding with the high sun in the middle of the day. Also try a jig and pig in black and blue combinations after dark. Large dark colored crank baits have been fair late afternoons around docks.

Continue to move around and fish pockets and points all afternoon.

Small Shad Raps are fair and use light 6 pound test on smaller sizes of any crank bait. If you want to try some live lizards around docks and on man made brush piles, use weed less hooks and light line with a small split shot.

This bass fishing report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of Big Fish On! Service, 404 561 2564. www.bigfishon.com.

Striper fishing Striper fishing is great. The only thing that has changed recently is the fish seem to moving a little more and schools are quicker to move off an area. This requires you to be flexible and move with the fish. When you find the fish be ready to quickly get your baits down to the fish.

Down rod fishing with Blueback Herring continues to be the primary technique. Rig your down

rods with a 2 ounce weight and a 6 to 8 foot fluorocarbon 12 pound test leader attached with a swivel and a bead on the main line. The bead is placed between the weight and the swivel to protect the knot.

Deploy three down rods and rig a fourth rod with a 2 foot leader for power reeling. Power reeling is simply an approach used to try to trigger a reaction bite by dropping a bait down past the fish and reeling it up through the fish.

Trolling with lead core line and umbrella rigs is also working.

Set your lead core line eight colors back with a 1 ounce buck tail jig and a 50 foot leader. Pull the Umbrella rig at 3 mph with a 3 ounce jig frame and 9 one ounce buck tail jigs 150 feet back.

Like the last several weeks, the fish are in deeper water in the creek mouths and off the river channel. Six Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, Flowery Branch, Orr Creek, and main lake deep water pockets are all good places to start your search.

This striper fishing report is from Captain Ken West and Captain Mike Maddalena of Big Fish On! Service, 404 561 2564.

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Explaining the drop shot rig This is a relatively new rig that started with the West Coast anglers. The lakes out West are deep and very clear and the fish have seen almost everything is the world. From the Texas rig to the Carolina rig to the trick worm, bass – both spots and largemouth – still see these long tested and true rigs. Now there is a method that is easy to rig and even easier to fish.

The drop shot rig is exactly what it sounds like. And the best way to describe it is to call it an upside down Carolina rig. Instead of the lead sinker in the center of the rig as it is with other types of rigs, the sinker is on the bottom.

What makes this so easy is that the fish now can see the baits even better. This is a deadly rig for summer fish or any other fish that suspends over the bottom.

Many times bass do not feed right off the bottom. While many anglers believe that the Carolina rig has a bait floating up off the bottom, it really does not. The worm or lizard on the Carolina rig simply follows the lead sinker as

they both stay dead on the bottom.

Start out with 12 pound clear Stren Easy cast line and tie on a worm hook with the Palomar knot. But leave a long tag line to tie on the weight. Now add at least a 1/2 ounce sinker, any style, to the bottom of the line. Now the weight simply crawls over the bottom and the bait can be floated anywhere from 12 inches to four feet above the lead. The strikes are exactly like a Carolina rig but better. Strikes will be easier to feel and hook sets will drive the hook home.

Rig up the hook with any soft plastic from a grub to a 10-inch U tail worm or lizard. Spend four hours with three rods rigged with three lengths of leader. One at 12 inches, one at two feet and one at three feet. Rig up a grub, a finesse worm and then a U tail worm on the rigs.

Note: Ken Sturdivant, a member of the Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff, will be conducting a free sonar seminar at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville on Saturday September 26 at 2 p.m.

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Sponsors sign on to LLOV summer of 2016 Olympic events

By Jane Harrison Two sponsors have donated more than $50,000 toward two Olympic year events at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority is the latest to chip in, contributing $15,000 in sponsorship funds. The other $35,000 came from an anonymous donor in July.

Gainesville-Hall ’96 board member Rob Fowler announced the development authority donation at the August 21 meeting of the LLOV governing body. The total so far equals the sponsorship amount budgeted for hosting a canoe/kayak Olympic qualifier next May, but Board Chairperson Mimi Collins indicated more money is actually needed to fully implement next summer’s goals.

Funds are sought to help finance the Pan American Games Sprint Canoe/Kayak Championship and the follow-up 20th anniversary celebration of the Olympics that brought the world to Lake Lanier.

GH ’96 board members rattled off names of potential donors that might want to get in on dual sponsorships of events that pull both international and local attention. Among them are international companies with local ties seeking a closer connection to the community and the Atlanta construction firm that built the original venue.

Collins said she expects meetings with GH ’96 founders Steve Gilliam and Jim Mathis will open doors. The Gainesville attorney and community foundation director were among those who helped bring flatwater canoe/kayak and rowing to Lake Lanier in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Collins added that she feels the community’s lingering “emotional attachment to the venue” will garner additional sponsorships.

A tri-fold and single sheet flier being distributed to potential sponsors plays on the Olympic legacy, urging them to become a “Community Champion.” Sponsorships ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 are sought for LLOV renovations and beautification, hosting international dignitaries, and promoting the area to visitors and media.

The largest sums are needed to finance a $1.3 million venue renovation the board approved in July. The plan calls for a bridge, ramp and renovations at the Olympic tower, renovations to the service building on the plaza, re-

placement of restrooms at Clarks Bridge park across the street from the tower, and an octagonal pavilion, also on the park-side.

Most of the costs are associated with tower-side improvements estimated at $898,475.

Collins said she hopes for a ground-breaking ceremony in late September or early October. As of late August, the plan drawn up by local architectural firm Millard, Inc. had not been put out for construction bids. Proceedings were running about a month behind original schedule.

LLOV Manager Morgan House emphasized another paramount need that must be met: a working start system for the Olympic qualifier. “In order for an Olympic event to be run, we have to have a start system. Without it, everything we’re doing here is completely pointless,” he said.

He said Boat Dock Works of Gainesville estimated it would cost a total of $61,500 to repair three starting lines already on hand and an additional $24,000 to operate the lines during the Olympic qualifier. He explained later that the starting lines function like underwater horizontal ladders, spanning the lanes and booting boats in place until the race official releases them. A starting line is necessary at each of the three race distances because shuttling a line risks breakage. The operational cost covers a crew’s work to assemble, maintain, and dissemble the system, plus the cost for potential emergency repairs.

House recommended repairing the old starting lines rather than spending $300,000 on new ones “that we won’t know how to operate.” Boat Dock Works can operate lines it repairs, he said.

Hall County and Gainesville governments have given their blessings to the LLOV’s 2016 aspirations in the combined amount of $800,000 budgeted in fiscal

year 2016. Hall County pledged $100,000 from its general fund and $300,000 in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax money.

Gainesville’s contribution consists of $150,000 allocated from the general fund and $250,000 from SPLOST. House said an additional $300,000 is possible if the Appalachian Regional Commission approves a grant application he submitted last month. He added that a Gainesville city grant coordinator identified 10 other potential grants from local companies.

In other LLOV news: • House reported that responses to the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ request for public comment about the future of the American Collegiate Rowing Association national rowing championship had brought mostly favorable messages about the Memorial Day Weekend regatta.

He said Nick Baggett, Corps’ Operations Manager for Lake Lanier, told him “the vast majority” of comments were positive. Baggett was not available for contact by Lakeside News prior to deadline.

Those desiring to comment online may do so at parks.lanier@usace.army.mil by the end of the month.

• Recent events at LLOV included three weddings, a Kimberly-Clark company team building rowing exercise, an adaptive paddling workshop, Georgia Public Broadcast segment on “the best things to do in Atlanta under $25,” drama camp and theatrical production, birthday party, two movie screenings and a boat dealership luncheon.

House promoted the venue at six speaking engagements, including one at the White County Rotary Club.

• Next summer’s LLOV events may include a new benefit concert series for Challenged Child, in addition to the already confirmed second annual Lake Show concert by the John Jarrard Foundation.

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LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE 20th Anniversary Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 12

By Jane Harrison Exotic sights, sounds and tastes of the Hong Kong Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival will transform the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue into a multi-cultural celebration Sept. 12. The 20th anniversary edition brings back the excitement on the water, flavor from hibachis and rhythm of the dance that fest-goers expect in this popular Lake Lanier tradition.

The milestone anniversary ceremony will recognize early supporters, important individuals and sponsors that grew the event over the years, according to organizer Gene Hanratty, senior consultant with the Hong Kong Information Center Atlanta. He expects 62 teams and 5,000 spectators will attend.

The event merges amateur long-boat races, an eclectic range of food vendors, and traditional Asian song and dance performances. Hanratty contracts the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club to run the races before and after the noon opening ceremony. Colorful dance troupes and a human-powered dragon perform in the traditional ceremony that kicks off with “Dotting the Eye of the Dragon.”

Plenty of fest-goers go mainly for the food, unusual Chinese, Cambodian, Laotian and Thai fare that’s rare on the northern shores of Lake Lanier.

Stuffed bamboo, sugar cane juice, and vegetarian egg rolls diversify the palate in search of new tastes on the LLOV plaza. “We’ll have more food vendors than normal,” said Hanratty, hinting new opportunities for trying the out-of the-ordinary.

Several North Georgia teams will get in on the action. Paddlers from LCKC, ZF Industries, Jackson EMC, and University of North Georgia will board the slim 39-feet boats to race the 500 meter course. The boats, outfitted with decorative dragon heads and tails, hold 22 people, including a drummer, steerer, and 20 paddlers.

The spectacular races, with paddles digging furiously to the drummer’s beat, feature both new and

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Scene from last year’s festival.

veteran dragon boaters. That’s part of the challenge, said Mike Braff, race director and LCKC board member.

“The most many of them have been on the water is two times; others have been out many times,” he said. “The major thing is getting them comfortable.”

Volunteers, about 150 of them, really have to work hard. Braff said the most difficult part is keeping the races on schedule. With boats set to launch every 10 minutes, sometimes an overturned vessel (and it does happen), upsets the timing.

Modern dragon boat racing traces back to 2000 year old Chinese rituals that pitted rural villages against each other. It has emerged as a popular international water sport.

The day begins with Buddhist monks blessing the boats at 7 a.m. and ends with selected teams racing 2,000 meters from 4:30-5 p.m. The boat ramp at Clarks Bridge Park will be closed. Admission is free; parking near LLOV is $10. Shuttle rides from two Clarks Bridge Road sites are $2 per person.

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

Calendar of events: Weekends thru Oct. - Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Pedal Boat Rentals Saturdays thru Oct. - Paddle-Ability for Disabled Veterans Sept. 12 - Atlanta Hong-Kong Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 19 - BBI Jr. Olympic Program Practice Race Oct. 3 - Jr. Olympic Fungatta Oct. 9 - Moonlight Paddle Oct. 31- Halloween Howl

Lake Lanier Rowing Club Contact: John Ferriss 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: Sept. 25 - Taste of Gainesville Venue seats +/-2,000; parking capacity +/- 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions.

LLRC announces Tallman as new junior coach

By Jane Harrison The Lake Lanier Rowing Club announced a new coach took the helm of its Junior crew last month. Tracey Tallman, former assistant coach for four collegiate teams, took over after the departure of Brian Ransom, who left to pursue an MBA at the University of Georgia.

Tallman, a 2007 graduate and Tallman three time varsity oarswoman at the University of Minnesota, served as assistant coaches at Duke University, Central Florida, Sacramento State, and St. Lawrence.

“We’re very pleased to have her,” said LLRC

President Duane Schlereth. “She’s a very good technical coach and will help our rowers progress rapidly.” He added her recruiting experience will help continue the momentum Ransom set at area schools. He said Tallman’s already making rounds to reach students.

“Brian was fantastic,” Schlereth said, in growing the junior program to about 35 rowers after it had been without a coach for a year. He started visiting schools in Hall, Gwinnett, Lumpkin and Habersham counties and signing up teenage rowers shortly after he took over in January 2012.

Tallman, quoted in a LLRC press release, said she plans to get the crew in shape this fall and work on technique to race in three regattas.

Milan races culminate tough summer for LCKC athletes

By Jane Harrison Six Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club athletes were expected to return home in late August knowing more about their chances of competing in the 2016 Olympics. The paddlers who honed their skills on Lake Lanier ended a full summer away from home training and competing in Europe and North America.

Their training culminated in Milan, Italy Aug. 19-

23 in the International Canoe Federation World Championships, the first qualification event for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

LCKC teammates Chris Miller, Stanton Collins, Alex McLain, Ben Hefner, Ian Ross, and Gavin Ross, along with 2012 Olympic Tim Hornsby, were up against the best in the world vying for Olympic berths. LCKC High Performance 2 Coach See LCKC, page 24

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If you enjoy using Lake Lanier for recreation, we hope you will consider joining us to help keep Lake Lanier clean!

27th Annual Lake Lanier Shore Sweep Saturday, September 26, 2015 8:00AM-1:00PM

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High school anglers descend on Lanier this month In some of my past columns I mentioned a national high school fishing association.

Little did I know that three tournaments had already been held on Lake Lanier this year.

There will be five conference championship tournaments held throughout the U.S. this year. The tournament that covers Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina and Tennessee will be on September 26th, on Lake Lanier in Gainesville. It will be based out of Laurel Park. Sounds like it will be another busy tournament.

(See story elsewhere in this issue.)

Last year’s Georgia high school fishing champions were Dalton Anderson and Dawson Lenz of McIntosh High School with a five bass limit that weighed 12.30 pounds. Sounds like a lot of fun. Who knows, maybe one of these young fishermen will become a bass pro and win some big money tournaments. Check it out at www.highschoolfishing.org, for more tournament or team information.

Speed records When I first started boating with outboards I became fascinated in ways to make them go faster and eventually started racing stock outboards. Recently I checked some water speed records of boats and water sports.

Some seem totally unbelievable.

The fastest boat speed on record is 317.596 mph set by Spirit of Australia in 1978. I don’t know how they kept the boat on the water. The first speed record to exceed 100 mph was set by Gar Wood in 1931 at 102.256 mph.

In water-skiing, bare-footing has some interesting records. In 1969 Scott Pellaton stepped off behind a drag boat and recorded the quarter mile with a terminal speed of 135.76 mph. There is also barefoot jumping. A record of 13.25 meters set by a British footer in 1976. I wonder what they will think of next.

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Antarctica. She is 220 feet long Summer’s last days by 41 feet beam by 16 feet draft.

As Labor Day approaches and The yacht has been specially outsummer is over, I hope you had fitted for cruising this part of the world and welcomes 12 quests, or some great boating memories. should I say explorers and crew to This means it’s time to get out cruise the waters of the southern- your maintenance log book and get ready to put the boat away for most continent and surrounding the winter. Make your list which islands. They will follow in the should include some of the folsteps of explorers Sir Ernest lowing: Add “Stabil” or other acShakleton, and Rear Admiral cepted additive as directed to your Richard E. Byrd. Shakleton is fuel tank, change and inspect fuel known to have had some near filters and water separators. death experiences as well as surChange oil and filter on inboard viving storms and going back to boats and four cycle outboards. rescue his men to bring them Outboards and I/Os should have home. Rear Admiral Richard E. lower unit drained and inspected Byrd was a later explorer who for water. If water is found reused Fokker and Ford tri-motor place prop shaft seal and re-fill. airplanes to cover more area. He wrote his autobiography “Alone” Remember, oil is cheap, gear which covers his extensive travels cases are expensive. Inspect engine wiring, replace where of this fascinating and strange needed. Complete tune-up so part of the world. you’ll be ready next season.

My father used to take me to Don’t forget a good inspection the Detroit Institute of Arts for of your trailer. You might want to some of their programs with fainstall LED trailer lights and upmous individuals of that time. date your trailer. Round up that One of the programs was with team that enjoyed boating with Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd you this year and plan to have a which showed movies of his clean- up and waxing party before Antarctic adventures and a meet and greet afterward. This was in you store the boat.

Last but not least fix the one or the late 1940s and it really imtwo other problems your boat had pressed me. It also impressed on

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this year, every boat has them.

Get this done and get ready next season will be much easier.

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Six Georgia teams compete in regional fishing championship

By Pamela A. Keene Three teams that regularly fish on Lake Lanier are among the more than 50 teams from across the Southeast who will compete in the 2015 Southeast Conference High School Fishing Championship at Laurel Park in Gainesville on Saturday, September 26.

The tournament, sponsored by the Student Angler Association, is part of the events leading up to the 2015 SAF High School Conference Championship series that will culminate in the organization’s national finals next spring.

Tristan Thomas/Dakpta Crumley from East Hall High School, Mathew Jones/Eli Huggins from West Forsyth High School and Jake Hubbard/Mason Quarles from North Forsyth High School are among the teams competing from the Lanier area.

Blake Stephenson/Tyler Mathews from Evans High School in Clarks Hill, Jared Baker/Jake Staley from Whitewater High School in Fayetteville and the independent team of Nathan Ragsdale/Joshua Bennet, from Fayetteville and Kennesaw, respectively, will also be representing Georgia.

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“Lake Lanier and Laurel Park are among the best tournament locations in the country; Gainesville is always welcoming to us and the people at the Gainesville CVB are very easy to work with. It makes Lake Lanier a top tournament site in my book.”

The top 10 percent of the field in the September 26 event will advance to the nationals.

Prizes include trophies, plaques and medals. The grand prize at the national championship is a $10,000 scholarship that will be evenly divided between the two team members for the schools of their choice.

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Taste of Gainesville returns with favorite recipe

By Jane Harrison The recipe has changed little in 16 years: choose an evening on the cusp of autumn, add samples of restaurateurs’ favorites, stir in local music, and serve on whiteclothed tables adorned with flowers. Then, like the icing on the cake, spread it all out on a plaza overlooking Lake Lanier.

The Annual Taste of Gainesville returns Saturday, Sept. 26 with the traditional recipe that’s brought thousands of diners to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue for 16 years. The Lake Lanier Rowing Club expects 30 to 40 area restaurants to dish up specialties for around 600 to 700 attendees at the club fundraiser.

“It is an absolutely fun event, with a beautiful view of the lake,” said LLRC President Duane Schlereth, who put up banners advertising the event around town last month. “You also have a chance to try restaurants you have not tried at a very low cost.”

Advance tickets for $25 went on sale on the club’s website (www.lakelanierrowingclub.org) last month.

Reservations for a table of eight go for $40; seating for 10 is $50. Individual tickets at the gate will be $30. Kids under 10 are ad-

Participants enjoy a previous Taste of Gainesville at the LLOV.

• Lawsuit Continued from Page 2 Apalachicola-ChattahoocheeFlint river system, causing economic and ecological harm to the oyster-famed Apalachicola region. Lake Lanier is the largest reservoir on that river system.

Florida is also seeking evidence from the ACF Stakeholders, whose independent research produced a university-based model for sharing the water.

That model, the Sustainable Water Management Plan, also described agriculture as the “largest water using sector in the ACF Basin.”

As of August, it was unclear whether ACFS had given up information Florida sought by subpoena. Lancaster referenced the refusal in his June telecon-

mitted free. LLRC masters and junior rowers also have tickets to sell.

Schlereth urged families, friends and business associates to reserve tables.

Dinner time is 6-9 p.m.; diners are encouraged to arrive early.

Participating chefs sometimes run out of popular samples, but many bring extra pans of goodies or cook up more fare on site.

Local musicians will serenade

guests with light pop tunes or classical guitar as a near full moon rises over the Chattahoochee River arm on the lake.

Attendees may bring their own wine or beer; none will be sold at the venue.

Proceeds will go toward equipment purchases for the club’s growing junior program.

LLRC juniors will help give out plates and dish up some of the food for participating restaurants.

information,” since many times the boater in distress is so frantic they cannot communicate clearly. The Good Samaritan can radio for help saying “this is my position and this is what I see” before offering aid.

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have ever done.” In a voice cracking with emotion, added she texted Chris daily and that his attitude was good.

Mimi Collins, Stanton’s mother, remarked he seemed very pleased about the pair’s best ever time in the semis. She added she felt it best not to watch internet live screening of the final. She and Brenda Miller seemed to feel the emotional ups and downs of parenting children with Olympic goals.

Solo kayaker Hornsby also made the finals, coming in 20th of 27 overall in Men’s K1 200 meters, about 2.5 seconds off Serbia’s win. Originally from Atlanta, Hornsby got his start paddling with LCKC in the 1990s, but has trained independently in recent years. He’s back on the water seeking an Olympic medal in K1 200 meters after his first try in the London Olympics.

He’s the only LCKC-connected athlete to make it to the Olympics so far.

In other Milan races, Hefner

placed 8th in C1 200 meter Heat 2 and did not qualify for semi-finals, ending his Championship racing 31st of 36 entries, 5.1 seconds off China’s lead.

McLain advanced to semi-final in women’s solo kayak 500 meters, paddling 6th in preliminary heat, but did not make the final.

She placed 32 of 36 contenders, 9 seconds back of Hungary.

In solo men’s 1000 kayak, Miller raced 4th in heat, advancing to the semi-final where he finished 8th in his heat, not advancing to the final. He finished 33rd of 35 paddlers overall, 15 seconds off Slovakia’s gold medal pace.

The Ross brothers achieved 4th place in their qualifying heat in double canoe 1,000 meters, but finished last in their semi-final, coming in 22 of 25 entries, 37 seconds behind semi-winner Ukraine.

The summer’s finale in Milan terminates a season of last tier international finishes for LCKC High Performance athletes, who

did not made it beyond preliminaries in World Cups 1 and 2 in Portugal and Germany, failed to advance to finals in Junior/Under 23 World Championships in Portugal, and finished last in the Pan Am Games in Canada. In between regattas, the LCKC crew trained in Romania, home to Coach Ciur, a former Olympic canoeist for his native country.

Ciur commented in a press release before the Olympic qualifier that the group is young and strong. “They have trained hard the past year and we are expecting some impressive results,” he said.

While High Performance 2 athletes were paddling hard overseas, a younger crew of LCKC paddlers won medals in the states.

Numerous juvenile, bantam, and junior Lanier athletes achieved first through third place finishes in the USA Canoe/Kayak National Sprint Championship in San Diego July 30-Aug. 2. The squad’s young athletes won the bantam award and helped their

ference, stating that he assumed Florida would work out the impasse with the stakeholders.

ACFS chairperson Betty Webb, also city administrator for Apalachicola, declined to comment on whether the documents had been turned over to the court. ACFS was holding back information due to what they described as confidentiality pledges with entities contributing to the SWMP. Florida’s August status report indicated governors continued to meet secretly to discuss resolution. Lancaster has repeatedly urged an out-of-court settlement to avoid spending potentially billions of dollars for an outcome that pleases neither state.

• USCGA Continued from Page 9 like Lanier and Allatoona and offshore can be very similar, and proper preparation and planning can go a long way in reducing the severity of these problems on the water.

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Continued from page 14 Claudiu Ciur served as USA National Team Coach for the event.

At press time, it was not known if any of the Lanier athletes qualified for the Olympics or the next qualifier, the May 1923 Pan American sprint canoe/kayak championship at LLOV. Milan results show strong international competition that knocked all but two LCKC paddlers out of the finals. The best showing came from Chris Miller and Stanton Collins who paired up in a kayak to race 1,000 meters. The two hit their personal record in the semi-final to qualify for the C Final, where they placed fourth. Overall, the LCKC duo finished 22nd out of 27, about 15 seconds back of gold medalist Serbia.

Brenda Miller, LCKC office manager, saw son, Chris, grow up paddling at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. She said the showdown in Milan would push LCKC paddlers to compete in “the toughest races any of them

team achieve second place nationally.

Results: http://usack2015.com/ resultsByRace/index.html.

The LCKC team also excelled in canoe events, often viewed as more difficult than and not as popular as kayak. Canoeists kneel on one knee in tipsy, narrow boats and stroke on one side or alternate if they choose to switch knees.

The younger crew’s results reflected a comeback from disappointment last year when bantam, juvenile and junior paddlers were bested by other teams in the championship at LLOV. Jim O’Dell, High Performance 1 Coach, and Kalen Lee Scholz, Developmental Coach, work with the younger athletes, many of whom aspire to eventually become Olympic contenders. LCKC High Performance 2 athletes, including those who competed internationally this year, did not compete in the 2015 USACK championship, but got top honors in numerous contests with U.S. athletes last year.

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September toss-up – football or going to the lake 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.

The opening school bells are behind us and another fall season begins on the 23rd. As usual there are a lot of happenings in and around our lakes and waterways; and this year is certainly no different.

For those that schedule a cruise southward to the islands its still a little early but you can bet the Canadians have already begun their migration in hopes of beating the colder temperatures and “capturing” the better boat slips before the November rush.

You may or may not know that marine insurers providing coverage for the cruising community establish “travel zones” and use historical climactic data to determine annual premiums. Most

early ’80s we would leave our home in Atlanta, drive up Peachtree Industrial and would be Bob & pulling away from the dock 45 Carolyn minutes later. Not so anymore.

Wilson Some of our most enjoyable experiences were anchoring out Cruising with friends in Naked Man Cove, Wilsons or watching the sunset as we sailed from Sunrise Cove to limit boaters to North Carolina as Cocktail Cove. We were there during the Winter, Spring, Sumthe southernmost area, while mer and Fall. And, having so some use Amelia Island. much, so close added to the enNovember 1 has traditionally been the date cruisers may travel joyment.

For some, lake boating is south of their designated area free strictly a summer-time activity. of the significantly higher deWhen the kids go back to school ductible limits during hurricane their attention shifts to other acseason. tivities – more commonly footWith Sea Island Girl our southern-most position was either ball.

Those big “G” flags are atCumberland or Amelia Island. tached to car windows and mailCrossing into Florida we could cruise the coastal Atlantic waters boxes; swimsuits and t-shirts are replaced with red and black from Eastport, ME to Key West, sweatshirts, and woof-woof’s can FL, including the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. We be heard in local restaurants and bars while revelers watched the needed to be north of Amelia by TV game of the week.

June 1.

I had a strange dream the other We always enjoyed sailing on night and for the life of me I can’t Lake Lanier because we could decipher what brought it on. The enjoy it year-round! Back in the

Georgia Bulldogs were having their opening game and I decided it would be fun to load up a pontoon boat with some lake friends and cruise up to Athens for the game. You’ve got it - all the way from Lake Lanier to Sanford Stadium.

It seems my Uncle David may have been on my mind. He keeps a houseboat on the Tennessee River and during football season, he and his friends have a flotilla that travels to Knoxville for the local Volunteer games. They never leave the boat and simply raft up near the stadium, enjoy the air-conditioning and watch the game on his widescreen TV. They are commonly referred to as “the Vol’s Navy.”

My dream was so realistic! In my sleep I had pulled out my charts and calculated that the 42mile trip by car from Gainesville to Athens would be about 37.38nm. At a comfortable cruising speed it would take about five or six hours, considerably more

than the 55 minutes by car.

Shaken into reality I surmised that it would be impossible to take a boat to see the Bulldogs in Sanford Stadium. What do I do?

Go to the boat or go to the game?

I Googled the schedule, and there was my answer.

Louisiana Monroe, Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Southern University were the first four games.

And, the first three were being televised! I soon decided the best option would be to watch the games in the comfort of a friends boat just like my Uncle David.

You may or may not be a big Georgia fan, after-all we have these toss-ups to deal with, but September’s forecast is calling for cooler weather, a few leaves will start falling and there’s a lot more than football to pique your interest around the lake.

We hope that you can get out there and enjoy it!

- Until next time, Bob & Carolyn Wilson

MORE INFO: cruiswils@gmail.com or www.cruisingwilson.blogspot.com

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An explanation of the upcoming ‘Godzilla El Nino’ August began pretty much like it should have.

It was dry and it was hot.

Then in the middle of the month tropical rains began to fall for about a week. It was certainly great for those brown lawns and wilting gardens. Then the headline hit the news and social media. “Godzilla El Nino.”

The emails began coming and my social media pages on Facebook and Twitter were filled to capacity with questions from frantic people wanting to know what they needed to do to prepare. Obviously this was some type of scare tactic and media hype introduced to the public. So, let me set the record straight on this “Godzilla El Nino.”

Back in 1997 through 1998, the ocean waters off the west coast of South America in the equatorial Pacific Ocean became abnormally warm. This is a natural cycle that occurs every 4-7 years. It can, and does, change global wind patterns and can change what we would consider “normal weather.”

During a typical El Nino winter we can expect mild temperatures across the northern Rocky Mountains, a very snowy Northeast, a brutally cold Great Lakes area, extremely wet conditions for central and southern California, and a very wet Southeast, including Atlanta south, into south Georgia. Northern Georgia, from a Rome to Gainesville line, tends to be drier.

El Nino is also responsible for reducing

Atlantic hurricanes by creating an environment of wind shear over the Glenn ocean, an environment Burns that shuts down hurricane formation. It can also create intense rainLanier making storms for CaliOutlook fornia, which would not be a bad thing, considering the severe drought conditions that state has been in place for the past three years.

I remember the strongest El Nino in my 33 years forecasting the weather for north Georgia. That 1997-98 fall and winter brought us a whopping half inch of snow for the entire winter. It also brought more than eight inches of rain above our winter average! There was considerable flooding most of that winter. The trees were dormant, no longer taking in the rainwater as they did in the warmer months. Run-off of the rain into creeks and streams was off the charts. Since that winter, the building across north Georgia has tripled nonporous surfaces. So many more parking lots, malls, driveways, and roads have been constructed that there will likely be tremendous flooding if this El Nino mimics 1997-98. Granted, no two El Nino years are ever the same so we will have to wait and see how this all evolves.

There is one other “wrench in the works.” Off the West Coast of the United States there is an extremely warm eastern Pacific Ocean. No one really knows how this warm water will interact with all that is going on. This is new territory for us

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

LAKE LANIER WATER LEVELS JAN 1 1068.11 2 1068.13 3 1068.28 4 1069.48 5 1069.71 6 1069.83 7 1069.87 8 1069.84 9 1069.83 10 1069.89 11 1069.94 12 1069.92 13 1069.92 14 1069.93 15 1069.94 16 1069.93 17 1069.96 18 1069.98 19 1069.97 20 1069.96 21 1069.96 22 1069.96 23 1070.07 24 1070.12 25 1070.19 26 1070.19 27 1070.10 28 1070.04 29 1069.97 30 1069.93 31 1069.97 AV 1069.77 MAX 1070.19 MI 1068.11

FEB 1070.07 1070.22 1070.25 1070.25 1070.22 1070.19 1070.19 1070.26 1070.28 1070.28 1070.26 1070.22 1070.16 1070.21 1070.21 1070.29 1070.37 1070.43 1070.42 1070.38 1070.40 1070.51 1070.52 1070.52 1070.56 1070.60 1070.46 1070.46

MAR 1070.44 1070.38 1070.36 1070.33 1070.28 1070.24 1070.28 1070.32 1070.30 1070.26 1070.24 1070.23 1070.28 1070.36 1070.41 1070.40 1070.38 1070.35 1070.34 1070.34 1070.38 1070.50 1070.47 1070.45 1070.36 1070.26 1070.16 1070.17 1070.20 1070.18 1070.17 1070.33 1070.32 1070.60 1070.50 1070.07 1070.16

APR 1070.13 1070.14 1072.10 1070.14 1070.18 1070.24 1070.25 1070.21 1070.19 1070.22 1070.27 1070.31 1070.39 1070.48 1070.67 1070.68 1070.70 1070.80 1071.07 1071.29 1071.39 1071.36 1071.27 1071.22 1071.35 1071.43 1071.40 1071.38 1071.33 1071.29

MAY 1071.25 1071.28 1071.31 1071.28 1071.21 1071.15 1071.06 1071.01 1071.04 1071.07 1071.00 1070.93 1070.86 1070.79 1070.71 1070.72 1070.78 1070.72 1070.67 1070.62 1070.52 1070.45 1070.46 1070.45 1070.42 1070.51 1070.48 1070.49 1070.44 1070.46 1070.53 1070.73 1070.80 1071.43 1071.31 1070.10 1070.42

meteorologists.

So, with the impending “Godzilla El Nino,” let’s just remain calm and maybe Mothra will come to our rescue! I will

JUN 1070.50 1070.54 1070.48 1070.42 1070.33 1070.36 1070.37 1070.30 1070.28 1070.24 1070.20 1070.15 1070.17 1070.18 1070.10 1070.02 1069.93 1069.86 1069.79 1069.74 1069.75 1069.66 1069.55 1069.46 1069.38 1069.31 1069.31 1069.30 1069.21 1069.12

JUL 1069.08 1069.08 1069.42 1069.41 1069.43 1069.38 1069.33 1069.26 1069.20 1069.12 1069.13 1069.06 1068.97 1068.98 1068.91 1068.83 1068.74 1068.74 1068.71 1068.64 1068.57 1068.48 1068.39 1068.40 1068.38 1068.33 1068.27 1068.20 1068.16 1068.13 1068.06 1069.93 1068.80 1070.54 1069.43 1069.12 1068.06

AUG 1068.03 1067.97 1067.90 1067.83 1067.77 1067.79 1067.73 1067.65 1067.65 1067.63 1067.60 1067.55 1067.49 1067.42 1067.37 1067.34 1067.47 1067.59 1067.67 1067.65 1067.62 1067.65 1067.86 1067.84 1067.80 1067.75

have an update on what we have learned next month. Stay tuned!

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

SOLUNAR TIMES FOR LAKE LANIER

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Lakeside Calendar September 2015 Thru Sept. 20 – “The Tortoise, The Hare and Other Aesop’s Fable’s,” presented by the Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. Admission: $6.75-$16.50. Info: 404873-3391; puppet.org.

Thru Sept. 30 – Dawn Columbo displays her series of Landscape Paintings entitled Earth and Atmosphere at Inman Perk on the square in Gainesville.

Sept. 4-6 – “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” presented by Fifth Row Center at The Crossing Church, 4682 Spout Springs Rd, Buford. Admission: $7-$10.

Info: 770-965-0534; fifthrowcenter.com.

Sept. 5 – Pottery Show and Sale held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee Nacoochee.

Info: 706-878-3300; cbrooks@snca.org.

Sept. 5 – Last Days of Summer Celebration held 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Sky Valley Pavilion, 568 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley. Admission: $16, adults; $12 children.

Info: 706-746-2204; skyvalleyga.com.

Sept. 5 – Yonah Mountain Vineyards Crush Fest features grape stomping, live music and more than 50 North Georgia vendors and artists, wine tastings and local food pairings.

Info: yonahmountainvineyards.com.

Sept. 11-13, 18-20 – “Southern Sirens” presented by Holly Theater, at 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. Tickets: $12-$19.99.

Info: 706-864-3759; hollytheater.com.

Sept. 12 – Classic Car Show held 1-4 p.m. at North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. Entry Fee: $5/car.

Info: 770-535-8280.

Sept. 18 – Seth MacFarlane performs at 8 p.m. at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. Admission: $29.50-$99.50.

Info: 800-745-3000; atlantasymphony.org.

Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 – Kid’s Night Out Friday’s at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. Admission: $13-$16.

Info: 770-533-5850; gainesville.org/recreation.

Sept. 19, 20 – Art in the Square held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Gainesville. Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition held Sept. 19 at 10 a.m.

Grand prize, $100.

Info: 770-297-1141; gainesville.org.

Sept. 22 – “Annual Empty Bowl Lunch” for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., drop in lunch, First Baptist Church, Green Street, Gainesville. Short program at noon.

Meal prepared by Performance Foodservice Chef. Tickets: $25. Guests receive lunch and opportunity to select a hand-painted bowl. Contribution helps fill empty bowls in community.

Bowl painting parties (to donate to Empty Bowl) can be scheduled by calling Phil Dennis at (770) 534-4111. Sponsorships and table purchases available.

Info: gamountainfoodbank.org/annual-emptybowl-lunch.

Sept. 26 – Second annual Lula Fall Festival held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Train Depot, 5959 Athens St., Lula. Featuring art and crafts, children’s activities, food and entertainment. Free.

Info: 706-677-2016; facebook.com/lulafallfestival.

Oct. 8-11 – Giant Book Sale held at The Next Chapter Bookstore, 111 Green St., Gainesville. Admission: $5 on Oct. 8.

Info: 770-538-7323.

Sept. 26 – 2nd Annual Pups in the Park Dog Show and Festival held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville. The event is a collaboration between the Lions

Club, Rotary Club, Dawsonville Civitan, Dawson County Woman’s Club, Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club and Dawson County Human Society. There will be 15 contests including best costume, cutest/ugliest in large, medium and small categories, best trick and others; also agility demonstrations from dogs trained for search and rescue missions. Food, pet item vendors, arts and crafts, and entertainment also available.

Info: dawsoncountyhumanesociety.org.

Brenau University Thru Nov. 19 – John Heliker Exhibition displayed in Sellars Gallery, 200 Blvd., on the historic Gainesville campus. Free. Reception held Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. featuring a lecture by Heliker-LaHotan Foundation Executive Director Patricia Bailey.

Info: www.brenau.edu Buford Community Center Sept. 12 – “The Doobie Brothers,” with special guest Matthew Curry, will be in concert at the Buford Community Center Town Lawn.

Lara Johnson, singer/songwriter, will be the opening entertainment. The event is free. Food and beverage will be available onsite; no coolers allowed.

Sept. 25 – Guy Bavli: Master of the Mind presented in the Sylvia Beard Theatre. Bavli is a renowned performer and mentalist. Tickets: $20-$25.

Oct. 8 – “Knock ‘Em Dead,” a comedy/murder mystery (adult theme and language) has six different endings. All hell breaks loose and the laughs fly when five outrageous contestants show up at Vinnie’s Belly Laugh Club for the final talent competition. When Vinnie turns up dead, they’re all suspects and the audience has the time of its life grilling them and fingering the murderer. Tickets: $20$25.

Info: 770 945-6762, www.bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Sept. 6 – 2015 Summer Concert with Pieces of Eight, performing at 8:30 p.m.

Chateau Elan Winery Pavilion, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr., Braselton. Admission: $30.

Info: www.chateauelan.com Cumming Playhouse Sept. 11 – Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset, Bluegrass, 8 p.m. only.

Oct. 1-25 – “Smoke on the Mountain” presented by Swan Rise Productions Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 – “Doctor Faustus” presented by Resurgens Theatre Co. Info/times: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Sept. 4 – David Allan Coe, 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 – Taste of Home Show is a leading cooking school program where attendees experience two hours of recipe demonstrations using seasonal ingredients. Tickets: $15; VIP tickets: $35.

Oct. 9-17 – Georgia Mountain Fall Festival featuring musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Admission: $12, general admission including music shows; Free for

children 12 & under; parking, free.

Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids Sept. 1-6 – Dragon Craft Week, celebrate the Annual Dragon Boat Festival with fun Dragon Craft.

Sept. 7-13 – 9/11 Week, help remember the heroes from 9/11 by creating patriotic crafts.

Sept. 14-20 – Mickey Mouse Week, make Mickey Mouse ears to wear.

Sept. 19 – Art in the Square, visit INK’s booth at Art in the Square in downtown Gainesville. INK is hosting the 9th annual Youth Artist Market held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration fee: $15, and children keep 100 percent of their proceeds.

Sept. 21-27 – 1st Day of Fall Craft Week, make crafts to bring in the fall season.

Sept. 27 – INK’s 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Event. Learn about the different emergency organizations in our community.

There will be interactive workshops and demonstrations, as well as many different emergency vehicles and lots of activities.

Times: 1-4 p.m.

Info: www.inkfun.org.

North Atlanta Trade Center Sept. 11-13 – Georgia RV & Camper Show Sept. 19-20 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair Sept. 19-20 – Rubber Stamp Scrapbooking Show Oct. 17-18 – Eastman’s Gun Show Info: www.northatlantatradecenter.com Piedmont College Thru Oct. 8 – Amy Pleasant/Pete Schulte:

Coupling, a collaborative show, is a new direction, putting the soft organic forms of Amy Pleasant’s work against the minimalism of Schulte’s.

Sept. 1-30 – Ken Procter: Vastness is a show of Procter’s suite of drawings and is part of a larger project planned in collaboration with the Kazanetti string quartet, which will be performing in concert Sept. 17.

Sept. 20 – Supernova Organ Concert Series brings in young, up-and-coming organists to perform on the Sewell Organ. Brent Te Velte will perform at 4 p.m. Free.

Oct. 1-4 – “Lillian Smith’s Strange Fruit” performed at the Swanson Center Mainstage.

Evening performance: 7:30 p.m.; matinee: 2 p.m. Adapted and directed by Thom Fogarty, guest director.

Info: 706-894-4201; piedmont.edu.

Quinlan Arts Center Thru Oct. 10 – Fall Exhibition: Pen Women, featuring Cynthia Miller, Fox Gradin and Paul Light. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 20. Free.

Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org.

Tannery Row Artist Colony Thru Sept. 11 – “Splash” featuring several Tannery Row artists, soft opening held Aug. 1 from 4-6 p.m.

Info: 770-904-0572; www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com.

University of North Georgia Thru Sept. 17 – “Forgetting the Self” exhibit displayed in Bob Owens Art Gallery, Dahlonega.

Thru Sept. 24 – “Neighborhood Watch” exhibit displayed in Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, Oakwood.

Info: www.ung.edu.

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A CONVERSATION WITH DANA RICHARDSON

Cancer survivor reaches goal to paddle perimeter of lake during summer Chestatee High School English teacher and swim coach Dana Richardson is back at school after meeting a summer goal: paddling the perimeter of Lake Lanier to raise funds for cancer research and recovery.

The four-time pancreatic cancer survivor completed her lake tour July 25 with a celebration at Clarks Bridge Park. The veteran endurance paddler discovered much about Lanier and herself along the journey, which raised more than $1,900 for Relay for Life. She had some good news off the lake, too. She described her accomplishment in a question/answer email with Lakeside News: How many miles was your trip? 349 miles.

How did the effort compare with your expectations? I know the Corps measures Lake Lanier’s shoreline at approximately 693 miles, although I believe that must include the shoreline of the islands (which we did not paddle). I knew my mileage would be shorter since I would be paddling in from the shore, but I really thought we would hit at least 500

miles. Because the overall distance was shorter than expected, I found meeting my goal easier. I did have some three-hour plus paddles, but most were between one to two hours in duration.

What was the most challenging paddle? I don’t think I could choose one paddle as my most challenging. The paddles in the last two weeks of July were some of the most physically challenging because the humidity and temperatures were high. Even if I began my paddle in the morning, I was finishing as the temperatures were on the rise.

I would also have to say that some of the paddles in the south end of the lake (near Buford Dam and Lake Lanier Islands) were technically challenging due to the volume of boat traffic and boat the wake created. I was thankful to be paddling my surf ski!

The most emotionally challenging paddle was from War Hill Park to Keith Bridge Park on May 22nd, the day after my friend Joe Glickman passed away from pancreatic cancer. That was my only solo paddle, but I didn’t feel alone

that evening; Joe was with me the whole time.

What did you discover about Lake Lanier? Lake Lanier really does have something for everyone, whether you want to find a quiet fishing hole, go boating (motorized or self-propelled!), or just camp with the lake as a beautiful backdrop. We had the pleasure of viewing some of the local wildlife: deer, blue herons, hawks, falcons, and on occasion, some very aggressive geese!

What did you discover about yourself? You don’t have to be a celebrity to have an impact on the world around you. I’ve had a number of people congratulate me on following through on my commitment.

Who were some that paddled with you? The whole Southeast Paddlers gang and other friends joined me on various stages of the paddle: my husband Kevan Richardson, Brady Bragg, Leslie and Elliott Brass, Mitch Cohen, Christina Curtis, CJ Haynes, Michael Herrin, Morgan House, John and Ophelia Mitchell and their daughter Ophelia, Lindsey

Dana Richardson with her kayak on the shores of Lanier earlier this year.

O’Shea, Hamilton Plaza, Hunter Rowland, Connor Timpone, Joe and Karen Vinson, and Dave Williams.

So, you’re a four time cancer survivor and now you’ve paddled around Lake Lanier. What’s your next goal? On October 24th I am competing in the Chattajack31, a 31-mile kayak/SUP race down the

Tennessee River, starting in Chattanooga. The longer Paddle Lanier paddles have helped me train for this distance race which will probably take me about 5? to 6 hours to complete.

How have your students and swim team members reacted to your summer accomplishment?

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Local ‘Green Alliance’ group taking action to improve quality of life

By Jane Harrison An observant traveler traversing between Lake Lanier’s midsection near the cities of Oakwood and Flowery Branch and its upper reaches in the hills of North Hall might note a changing cultural and physical geography. The flatter Piedmont in the more densely populated southern realm alongside I-985 contrasts with the more rural, rolling North Hall, entry to the Blue Ridge foothills.

Up and down the route and throughout the diverse county with about 400 miles of Lanier shoreline, a community group strives to balance development and environmental goals to enhance quality of life. The Hall County Green Alliance may not be a household name, but its efforts touch almost every county inhabitant.

HCGA partners have a hand in this month’s lake clean-ups, the developing multi-use trans-county greenway, community gardens, a soon-to-open nature preserve with walking trails, water quality testing, and even promotional painting on recycling bins.

The coalition that includes city and county administrators, water resource managers, environmentalists, industrialists, educators, non-profit organizers, and business managers meets in monthly work groups titled Land/Water, Air/Energy, and Public Education & Outreach.

The alliance sprang from Keep Hall Beautiful in 2010 to broaden

environmental partnerships throughout the county. “We were in the organizational phases for a while, now we’re in the operational phase,” said Kelly Norman, HCGA program director and Keep Hall Beautiful executive director.

The alliance received state recognition in July with an award for management innovation by the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

The award was based on the alliance’s success enhancing public awareness and support of environmental stewardship and sustainability practices in the community.

The group expects HCGA name recognition and influence to grow as residents set foot on walking trails, deposit plastic, paper, tin and glass into brightly painted recycling dumpsters, read about electric car charging stations in Gainesville, and see GHCA partners at work in other projects.

HCGA Chairman Stan Brown and five other alliance members in the Land/Water workgroup gathered last month at Oakwood City Hall to cover a lot of territory. Brown, also Oakwood city manager since 2004, sat at a laptop computer projecting his meeting notes and thoughts onto a screen.

“We try not to create paper,” he said as he deftly typed out goals and updates, corrected typos, and tackled an agenda that traveled from shoreline to gar-

dens, pedestrian paths to lake clean-ups. Norman from Keep Hall Beautiful, Bonny Putney, from the Lake Lanier Association board, and three city of Gainesville partners talked about concerns, ideas, and on-going works in and out of Hall County.

Among topics and revelations: • Two shore clean-ups on Lake Lanier set for Sept. 26 are expected to collect more than 30 tons of trash. (See related Lakeside article).

• Gainesville Environmental Monitoring Coordinator Brian Wiley said the city is looking into buying and operating a “trash trap” device to snare floating garbage on Flat Creek, a Lake Lanier tributary notorious for filling with litter after heavy rain.

• Wiley also reported his department would be stunning fish in several streams to analyze their health and evaluate water quality.

• The Linwood Nature Preserve, on Springview Drive off Thompson Bridge Road, is set to open this fall. The Red Bud Project, a chapter of the Georgia native plant society, held an introductory garden walk in June.

The preserve will have two miles of forested walking trails, native plant displays, and a small work building.

• The Hall County multi-use trail is being branded “Highlands to Islands Trail.” Development of the trail envisioned as a bicycle/pedestrian commuter link between Oakwood and Gainesville has inched along for years. Brown said the community could learn much from the city of Carrollton, which built a 16 mile loop with an “exemplary organization” that included professionals who worked for free. HCGA’s goal for Hall County is “not a

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The community garden, a collaboration between the Oakwood YMCA and University of North Georgia, grows tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables at the Gainesville campus.

government led effort, but a community effort,” he said.

• Putney cited a 2010 US Geological Survey report that stated siltation on Lake Lanier the last 20 years is “more detrimental and hazardous than anything else.”

She added that Gwinnett County, where she lives, provides rocks or riprap at no cost to stop run-off.

Brown added that Oakwood will install, but not provide materials to combat bona fide drainage problems.

• Gainesville will soon charge a storm water utility fee based on the impervious area, mainly pavement, of properties. The funds will “go into the storm water pot” to pay for maintenance, repair and updates to the storm water drainage system, Wiley said.

• The alliance supports a community garden network of at least four locations, but needs a leader for the garden committee. Jennifer Flowers, Gainesville water conservation specialist, is seeking a new committee chair to plant

and cultivate community gardens.

In the midst of the meeting, Dan Owen, Gainesville Solid Waste and Recycling Superintendent dealt by phone with two environmental situations demanding his attention: collapse of silt fences after a downpour and a fire at a recycling bin. It’s just real life, where development meets nature and humans strive to achieve a healthy balance.

“This is all part of what we do,” said Brown, whose environmental stewardship grew from 30 years in municipal public works and engineering positions. “At the local government level, we’re all environmental stewards” he said.

Norman, a self-described “born again tree hugger” started environmental programs and recycling at her church. She got involved with GHCA parent Keep Hall Beautiful eight years ago.

The alliance connects all the dots, she said, linking the environment with economic value, community development, and quality of life.

A portion of the "Highlands to Islands Trail" runs along Ga. 13 near the The Linwood Nature Preserve off Thompson Bridge Road will open this fall with two miles of walking trails and native plant gardens.

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Check Georgia DNR website for fishing tips Looking for a great place to get online fishing tips for Georgia reservoirs and rivers? Look no further than the updated fishing prospects on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division website. These pages give anglers of all skill levels in-depth information detailing 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers in one convenient location www.gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/opportunities.

Georgia’s waters offer anglers some of the most diverse fishing opportunities in the Southeast with more than 500,000 acres of reservoirs and 12,000 miles of warm water streams.

Each fishing prospect guide includes best bets, technique tips, target recommendations and contact information as well as links to boat ramps, a lake map and local weather forecasts.

Lake prospects include Allatoona, Andrews, Bartlett’s Ferry, Blackshear, Blue Ridge, Burton, Carters, Chatuge, Chehaw, Clarks Hill, Goat Rock, Hamburg, Hartwell, High Falls, Jackson, Juliette, Lanier, Nottely, Oconee, Oliver, Rabun, Randy Poynter, Richard B. Russell, Seminole, Sinclair, Tobesofkee, Tugalo, Varner, Walter F. George, Weiss and West Point.

Rivers detailed include the Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Conasauga, Coosa, Coosawattee, Etowah, Flint,

Ochlockonee, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Ogeechee, Oostanaula, Satilla, Savannah, St. Marys, Suwannee and Toccoa rivers.

The 2015 reservoir and river fishing prospect guides are compiled by Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division fisheries biologists and are based on sampling efforts, knowledge of past fishing trends, staff fishing experiences and discussions with anglers and marina owners.

Anglers must possess a current Georgia fishing license to fish in public waters. Where can you get a license? Buy it online or find a list of retail license vendors at www.georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes or buy it by phone at 1-800-366-2661.

By purchasing a license as well as fishing equipment and related items, you and your fellow anglers have helped fund sport fish restoration programs for years, thanks to the Sport Fish Restoration Act. This Act allows funds accumulated from a federal excise tax on fishing equipment and related items to be directed to activities that benefit recreational anglers. A portion of these funds is provided to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources based on several factors, including the number of paid sporting licenses.

For more information on fishing opportunities in Georgia, visit www.gofishgeorgia/fishing/opportunities.

‘Love the Lake’ sailing regatta combines racing, clean-up

By Pamela A. Keene In its continuing commitment to supporting non-profit organizations, Southern Sailing Club is hosting its First Annual “Love the Lake” Sailing Regatta and Rally on the second weekend of September. The event will take place at Sunrise Cove Marina in Oakwood September 1214 to benefit the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. “While the racing is taking place on Saturday, we’re encouraging people to come out with their canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and boat to help clean up the area around Sunrise Cove,” said Jennifer Daniell with Southern Sailing Club.

“Then they can purchase tickets to stay for our Saturday night dinner and party with music by the George Price Band.”

Registration for racers takes place on Friday evening at Sunrise Cove Marina

Clubhouse. The cost is $65 per boat for advanced registration and $75 on Friday.

Racing begins late morning on both Saturday and Sunday.

Members of the public who want to participate in the clean-up should come to the clubhouse on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Various awards will be given for the clean-up. Tickets for the dinner and party that evening are $20 each; the cost for the party without the dinner is $10 per person.

Sailors on Lanier have long supported Southern Sailing Club’s annual charity regatta each fall that for many years benefitted Special Olympics of Georgia, raising more than $350,000 for the organization in 13 years.

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LLA continues abandoned boat, dock removal

By Pamela A. Keene Another one gone, plenty more to go. The Lake Lanier Association and its community partners have pulled another abandoned boat from Lake Lanier. As part of the association’s goal of Clean Lake, Full Lake, the group is slowly but surely tackling the problem of eyesores and environmental threats around the lake.

Currently, the group has identified nearly a dozen vessels, including a partially submerged houseboat, and about 15 or so docks that could be targeted for removal.

In mid-August, volunteers spearheaded the removal of a 19foot runabout from the shores of Lanier Park in Gwinnett. With the help of TowBoatUS’s Robert Estrada and Travis Terry of Terry’s Auto Towing, the organization can now cross another vessel of their list. Both companies donated their services.

“This is a slow process but we are making headway,” said Joanna Cloud, executive director of the association. “We make every effort to find the owners of the boats or abandoned docks be-

fore removing them, but it is often difficult to impossible to find out who the owners are. In these cases, after we’ve done our research, we work with area businesses to help with the removal.”

In this case, Estrada eased the boat from its resting spot 50 feet from the waterline on the shore of Lanier Park, bringing the vessel to East Bank Park. Then he and Terry maneuvered it the park’s

boat launch ramp where it was pulled onto the back of a rig. It was taken to the Richmond Hill landfill.

Cloud said that the association is actively working to rid the lake of these vessels and docks. Abandoned boats may have gas, oil or diesel fuel in their tanks that could contaminate the water. If these boats are submerged, they also pose a danger for other ves-

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• Richardson Continued from Page 35 I’m hoping my journey will encourage some of Chestatee’s students to become more involved in Relay for Life this coming year. Some of my swim team members want me to take them kayaking now. Maybe we’ll do some cross-training before the swim season begins.

You mentioned you were having an MRI in June. I hope all is well. Can you comment on the results? My MRI in June brought good news. Just call me NED: no evidence of disease. I hope to stay that way as long as possible, possibly forever!

If there’s anything you’d like to add, please do. When I first envisioned this project, I just had the idea not the details

worked out. The only way this endeavor was possible was with a group effort. A huge thank you goes to: my husband Kevan who tirelessly drove me to and picked me up from most of my paddles, my friend CJ who loaned me the use of her kayak trailer, all of my paddling buddies who kept me company and encouraged me, everyone who followed my Facebook page Paddle Lanier, and everyone who supported my journey by donating to Relay for Life. I raised $1,935.38 through my Paddle Lanier effort, helping Chestatee High School’s Relay for Life team raise $3,135.38 altogether.

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

By Pamela A. Keene hen some folks take a break from the lake, they head north on Ga. 365 to a little town by the railroad tracks. It’s not very big these days, but things are happening in downtown Lula that will most likely put it back on the map. And if former Boating Atlanta owner Mark Lusink and his wife Christine have their way, the town formerly known as Lula Junction in the railroad days will become a destination for visitors looking to connect with Appalachian Folk Pottery and a glimpse of the past.

“We want to give people a place to purchase the pottery and crafts this area is known for,” he says. “There are so many talented craftspeople here but right now

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there’s not really a place for visitors to go to buy it. Downtown Lula is the perfect location.”

The couple moved to Lula almost 10 years ago as Lusink looked to retire from the boating business. Their vision of being out in the country became the reality of a 62-acre farm with donkeys, sheep, food gardens and bee hives. “We came to Lula to get off by ourselves,” he says. “We’re just out here in the woods with the farm that’s a great place for our children and grandchildren to visit; it’s quiet and peaceful, a place to simplify our retirement.”

Both Mark and Christine have worked hard all their lives.

Lusink opened Sailing Atlanta in 1971 and over the years it morphed into Boating Atlanta, a successful marine dealership on

Mark and Chris Lusink put the finishing touches on a miniature hotel in their basement.

Buford Highway. By the summer of 2012, he sold Boating Atlanta to current owner Nathan Rhodes, and he began a leisurely life with Christine, who had retired in 2006 after more than 30 years with American Honda Motor Company.

However, if you’ve ever spent time with Mark and Christine, you know that the word “retirement” is not in their vocabulary, at least not when referring to themselves.

In the late 1990s, Christine had turned a childhood hobby into a successful business, Mountain Miniatures, selling one-inch and half-inch scale furniture and accessories to thousands of miniature doll house collectors around the world. In around 2004, Mark followed suit and began designing and building high-end miniature doll houses, running it as a second business to complement his marine career.

“I’ve always liked to work with my hands, so designing and building doll houses seemed like a good fit for me,” he says. “We moved to our farm in Lula, but after I retired from Boating Atlanta, I was still looking for Chris and Mark Lusink in front of one of the buildings in downtown Lula something more to do with my time.” that they are restoring.

Miniatures to true construction Five years ago, the couple purSecond Annual Lula Fall Festival When: Saturday, September 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. chased a building downtown that Where: Downtown Lula near the Depot had been abandoned since the What: Folk art, potters and craftspeople, plus children’s activities, 1970s. “We’ve always wanted to food and entertainment. restore an old historic building Cost: Admission free and we found a good place to Info: www.facebook.com/lulafallfestival, (760) 677-2016 start,” he says. “Today it’s fully leased with a residence on the top

floor and a graphic design firm on the ground level.”

Lusink did most of the demolition and reconstruction work himself with the help of another carpenter. Members of the Lula City Council took notice and soon Mark was asked to lead the town’s downtown development authority. In the meantime, Christine became president of the Lula Belton Historical Society, working closely with long-time residents to capture and preserve the area’s colorful history.

The Lusinks have purchased two more buildings downtown

and have begun the interior demolition and restoration on one of them. Currently, they’re working on the front 75 feet of the Poole building. “We own the front of the building and the city of Lula owns the back 25 feet,” he says.

“They’re putting in public restrooms for downtown, and we’re building out the front for a possible pottery and folk art co-op, or maybe a restaurant.” The building has been gutted; the roof and floors have been replaced and it’s been plumbed. He says he hopes to have it ready for occupancy by See Shore Lines, page 50

Living large and happy in Lula

By Pamela A. Keene Gainesville Marina’s Philip Burton gave in to the lure of the countryside without the hassles of traffic, crowded stores and city noise when he and his wife Lisa moved to Lula more than a decade ago. The couple quickly found out why other folks are drawn to the small town in the foothills of Northeast Georgia.

“Enjoying the fog rise off the river at sunrise, the clear skies and bright stars at night, and only hearing the sounds of the train whistle from five miles away reinforces our idea of moving to a more peaceful place, and Lula is it,” Burton said. “We just wanted to get away from the city noise and all those other reasons that make people want to escape to a quieter place.”

The Burtons purchased a 46acre tract of land that’s divided

into three parcels. “Family land,” he said, “that’s just across from the Chattahoochee River.” It’s heavily wooded and fits the bill for the couple and their family.

A couple of years after the Burtons moved, Mark and Chris Lusink found their dream 62-acre wooded farm in Banks County.

The two couples, long-time friends because of their connections in the marine business, often socialize together once they’re home from work. Burton’s son Cliff built the home his parents live in. Cliff also built the Lusink’s Lula home.

By 2007, Mark Adams, who has owned the Sail Loft on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard since 1990, felt he was being crowded out of his place in Hall County. “I started out in Brookhaven, then moved to See Lula, page 50

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Lake Lanier Association’s Shore Sweep 2015 set for September 26

City of Gainesville’s Rivers Alive cleanup set for same day

By Jane Harrison You don’t need a garbage barge or workhorse tug boat to help load up tons of trash from Lake Lanier this month. Put on those stained jeans, a ragged shirt and old running shoes and head to one of 13 trash collection sites in two lake clean-ups Sept. 26. And if you’ve got a pontoon, personal water craft, or even a kayak, your vessel can join the collection fleet.

Organizers of the Lake Lanier Association’s annual Shore Sweep and City of Gainesville’s Rivers Alive hope to enlist hundreds of foot soldiers and boaters to haul in more than 30 tons of flotsam, jetsam, and plain garbage. Each clean-up provides volunteers with trash bags, deposit sites, and a clean, commemorative t-shirt for the day’s dirty work.

LLA’s Shore Sweep covers most of the lake with 12 collection districts from the southern to northern sections. Gainesville’s Rivers Alive effort, part of a statewide Georgia Environmental Protection Division program, focuses on Flat Creek, a Lanier trib-

utary notorious for catching trashy run-off from city roadways and households.

District captains for this year’s Shore Sweep will get a heads-up about the task ahead. LLA is using a new internet application, TrashOut, that enables lake goers to photograph and pinpoint garbage for pick-up. Last month TrashOut users already documented more than 100 deposits of construction debris and household garbage around the lake, according to Joanna Cloud, LLA Executive Director.

She plans to feed the reports into a Google fusion table, which operates like a spread sheet on a cloud-based internet communications network. The trash data appears on a map zoned into 12 Shore Sweep districts. District captains can access the map and plan their pick-ups. Cloud said captains can get the GPS coordinates of trash and find out what kind of garbage is out there. They can also learn how big a chore they’ll have picking it up.

Cloud asked LLA members and anyone sighting trash around the lake to download the free

TrashOut app on their smart phones and enter the Lake Lanier Association in the profile box.

When TrashOut users spot a Styrofoam plank washed up on shore or party leftovers on an island, they can activate the app and snap a photo. Next, they can click on an image of a garbage bag, wheel barrow, or truck to indicate the load size. The app also enables trash spies to report the type of refuse they see and offer optional details.

Cloud expects the new technology will help dispatch a tremendous volunteer force where it can do the most good and arm captains with the tools they need to pick up the junk. And, with the initiation of a new technology, she’s prepared for “some hiccups.”

LLA hopes more than 1,000 volunteers will help out this year.

Usually about half pick-up trash on foot. “I wish we had more water volunteers,” Cloud said. “I don’t mean fancy Mastercrafts, but kayaks, jet skis, even paddleboards … you don’t need big vessels to move stuff.” “Pontoons are awesome,” she added, because

Clean-up during a previous Shore Sweep.

trash collectors can beach them, jump off to seize the spoils, and tow the booty in.

Gainesville’s Rivers Alive clean-up needs just boots on the ground. The land-based trash pick-up will mobilize at the Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility for operations on the creek where litter flows after local downpours.

“If folks have a stream near their home or other site, we’re fine with them (picking up there),” said Brian Wiley, event organizer and Gainesville Environmental Monitoring Coordinator. “Any boaters that may have interest, we would send them over for Shore Sweep.”

Past clean-ups have hauled in around 2,500 pounds of trash.

Wiley hopes to weigh in at least that much this time.

He asks volunteers to register in advance so the city can prepare t-shirts, breakfast, and lunch items. The city has a limited number of boots and waders. Wiley requested volunteers to bring them if they can. “If not, no opentoed shoes. And be prepared to get dirty and wet,” he said. After it’s over, volunteers can slip into their clean clothes, including their new t-shirt, at a restroom facility on site.

See Outdoor Calendar listings for clean-up details.

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Outdoor Activity Calendar Aqua Activities Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, Helen.

Children with their special “big person” fish stocked lake, 8 a.m.-noon, third Thursdays through September, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.; call for directions to nearby Buck Shoals. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

Labor Day Twilight Paddle, Winder. Relaxing paddle on Lake Marbury, 8-9:30 p.m. Sept.

4, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $15, plus $5 parking. Register in advance, 770-8673489, www.gastateparks.org.

Bootlegger Super Sprint Adult & Kids Triathlon, Dawsonville. Triathlons with pool swims, various distances, various start times Sept. 7, Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. $45-$55. www.fivestarntp.com.

New Moon Paddling Tour, Gainesville.

Night paddle on Lake Lanier, bring or rent kayak or canoe, 8:30-10 p.m. Sept. 11, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $15 bring your own boat, $25 rental, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. 657-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org.

Tugaloo Triathlon/Aquabike, Lavonia. 1.5K swim, 42 mile bike, 10K run or bike/swim event, 8 a.m. Sept. 12, Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. $75-$150. www.gamultisports.com.

Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, Helen.

Children with their special “big person” fish stocked lake, 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 17, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.; call for directions to nearby Buck Shoals. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.

Full Moon Paddle, Tallulah Falls. Rangerled night paddle around Tallulah Lake, 7-9 p.m.

Sept. 26, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 228 Jane Hurt Yard Dr. $15 per person, $5 parking. 706754-7981, www.gastateparks.org.

Lake Lanier Islands Triathlon/Aquabike, Buford. 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run or bike/swim event for individuals or teams, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway. $75-$130. www.gamultisports.com.

Lunar Eclipse Paddling Tour, Gainesville.

Bring a kayak or canoe or rent one to view lunar eclipse on quiet section of Lake Lanier, 8-10:30 p.m. Sept. 27, $15 bring your own boat, $25 rental, plus $5 parking. Register in advance.

657-450-7726. www.gastateparks.org Total Lunar Eclipse Paddle, Winder. See total eclipse while paddling on Lake Marbury, meet at beach area, 8-10:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $20, plus $5 parking. Register in advance, 770-867-3489, www.gastateparks.org.

Grounded Pursuits Sunday N.H. Tech Rides, Gainesville. Base pace road bike rides averaging 40-60 miles roll out at 1:15 p.m. Sundays from North Hall Technology Center, 4175 Nopone Rd. or from other locations. Contact: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Wrenched Bicycle Shop Rides, Gainesville.

25, 40 and 60 mile rides, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 328 N. Bradford St. www.wrenchedbicycles. com.

ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group road cycling for all speeds and levels in North Hall area, mountain biking at Chicopee Woods, www.isicycling.com.

Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

Hall County Farmers’ Market, Gainesville.

Hall County Farmers’ Market, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, 7 a.m. till noon or sell out Saturdays through October, corner East Crescent/Jesse Jewell Pkwy. (770) 531-6988. www.hallcountyfarmersmarket.org.

Historic Downtown Gainesville Market on the Square. Local produce, crafts, music, food 2:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays. www.hallfarmers.org.

Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk. Two-hour guided tour of historic haunts includes local tales and countywide legends, 8-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, upstairs on porch, 19 E. Main St. $15 adults, $5 children. www.dahlonega.org, www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com.

Saturday Discovery Stations, Gainesville.

Activities for children accompanied by adult in woodland garden, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Free with garden admission. www.atlantabg.org/visit/gainesville, 404-888-4760.

Friday Night Concert, Dahlonega. Chestatee River Cieli Band performs at Hancock Park, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 4, Hancock Park, N Meaders/Warwick streets. Free. www.dahlonega.org.

South Hall Rotary 5K, Flowery Branch. 9 a.m. Sept. 5, 5117 Main St. $25 early, $30 race day. www.runnersfit.com.

Holiday Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Falls.

Strenuous 3.5 mile trek down 531 stairs with river crossing, rock jumping, boulder climbing to swimming hold at Bridal Veil Falls, minimum age 10. Wear appropriate footwear, bring food and water. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 5-7, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $10, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706- 754-7981.

Tight Rope Lessons, Tallulah Falls. .25 mile hike to site of Karl Wallenda’s 1970 walk across the gorge includes instruction on basics of slackline walking, minimum age 8, 6:308:30 p.m. Sept. 5 & 6, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. $5, plus $5 parking. Register in advance. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.

Labor Day Run for Autism 13.2. 10K, 5K, Cumming. 7:30/7:45/8 a.m. Sept. 7, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. $40-$65. www.totallyrunning.com.

The Great Labor Day Mile, Duluth. USA Track & Field Georgia one mile races around Gwinnett Place Mall, various times Sept. 7, 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd. $10-$25. www.usatfga.org.

Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St., NW. www.lanierrunningclub.org.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Clarkesville. Traditional mountain fair with entertainment, rodeo, crafts, exhibits, dog show and more, Sept. 11-19, Habersham County Fairgrounds, 2435 Old Toccoa Hwy. www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org.

Backpack Love Fun Run/5K, Oakwood.

7/7:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Oakwood City Park, Railroad St. $25. www.runnersfit.com.

Suwanee Fest Superhero 5K/10K/Kids Run. 7:30/8:30/8:35 a.m. Sept. 12, 330 Town Center Ave. $20-$62. www.runsuwanee.com.

Family Promise Mountain Mud Run, Cleveland. 5K mud/obstacle course run, various start times Sept. 12, Far Winds Farm, 3307 Sandy Flats Rd. Participants must be 15+ and know how to swim. $65. www.runnersfit.com.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair 5K Walk/Run, Clarkesville. 8 a.m. Sept. 12, Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, 1235 Toccoa Hwy. $15-$30. www.active.com.

Academics 4 All 5K, Cumming. 8 a.m.

Sept. 12, Choe’s HapkiDo, 3020 Old Atlanta Rd. $25 until Sept. 4, $30 after, $35 race day. www.active.com.

ConnectAbility 5K/10K, Dahlonega. 8 a.m.

Sept. 12, Hancock Park, Hawkins St. $25-$35. www.active.com.

Second Saturday Guided Hike, Helen. Hike at Smithgall Woods State Park, reservations required, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 12, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. www.gastateparks.org.

12th Annual Mountain Music Festival, Blairsville. Bluegrass, gospel, arts & crafts, concessions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12, Vogel State Park, Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-745-2628.

Snake Day, Gainesville. Nature center’s most popular event features everything from common garden snakes and Komodo dragons to huge tortoises, plus guided hikes, crafts and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5, free to members and children 2 and younger. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

2nd Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival, Gainesville. Old time music, arts & crafts, food, noon, Sept. 12, Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd. $5 parking. 678-450-7726, www.gastateparks.org.

911 Memorial XC 5K/Fun Run, Winder.

Trail/road 5K 6 p.m., road fun run 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 12, Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $20/$15, www.active.com.

Soggy Doggy Pool Party, Gainesville. Pooch friendly play at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1-2:45 p.m. dogs up to 35 lbs, 3-4:45 p.m. dogs over 36 lbs. Sept. 13, 1545 Community Way, NE. $10 per dog, free for people. www.gainesville.org/recreation.

Art with Lego Bricks, Gainesville. View 25 larger than life Lego sculptures, have fun with Lego activities, Sept. 19-Jan. 3, Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Garden admission $8 adults, $5 children 312, free to children younger than 3 and garden members. www.atlantabg.org/visit/gainesville , 404-888-4760.

Skedaddle for Scholarships 5K, Sept. 19, downtown Buford. 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. race. Proceeds go to Buford Masonic Lodge scholarship fund. www.racersignup.com.

Fool’s Gold 100/50 Mile Mountain Bike Races, Dahlonega. Multi-category races for mountain bike, cyclocross, single speed and tandem, 7:15/7:45 a.m. Sept. 19, Montaluce Winery, 946 Via Montaluce. $100-$180. www.active.com.

Clermont Cupcake Challenge. 1K fun run 7:45 a.m., 5K 8 a.m. Sept. 19, Strickland Funeral Home parking lot, 260 Main St. $15/$20. www.runnersfit.com.

Run the Point 5K, Gainesville. Trail run 8 a.m. Sept. 19, Lanier Point Athletic Complex, 1530 Lee Waldrip Rd. $20-$25. www.active. com, www.gainesville.org/recreation.

14th Annual Mill Race 5K, Maysville. 8 a.m.

Sept. 19, Hurricane Shoals Park, 416 Hurricane Shoals Rd. $15. www.runnersfit.com.

Piedmont CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run, Winder. Trail runs at Fort Yargo State Park, 1K 8 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19, 210 S. Broad St. $10-$25. www.active.com.

Trail Crew Work, Gainesville. Work to improve nature center trails; tools and training provided; bring water, lunch and gloves, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sept. 19 and 10 a.m-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Call to register. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

Art in the Square, Gainesville. Art, entertainment, family fun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Downtown Gainesville Square.

Tallulah Gorge 2.5 Mile Loop Hike. First hike in fall series by Gainesville Parks & Recreation Dept. for ages 10 and older, register by 5 p.m. Sept. 17, meet at Gainesville Civic Center

for bus ride to trail, Sept. 19, 830 Green St. Individual hike $5 Gainesville residents, $7.50 non-residents; series $15/$25. www.gainesville.org/recreation, 770-531-2680.

Wine in the Woodlands, Gainesville. Sip wine and cocktails in Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville Garden 6-9 p.m. Sept. 24, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr. Cash bars, admission $8; free to Atlanta and Gainesville Garden members. www.atlantabg.com., 404-888-4760.

Lake Lanier Shore Sweep, Gainesville.

Volunteer trash pick up, wear gloves and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, 8 a.m.

Sept. 26, pick up/deposit trash bags at War Hill Park, Bald Ridge Marina, Port Royale Marina, Gwinnett Park, Aqualand Marina, Balus Creek Boat Ramp, Big Creek Boat Ramp, Clarks Bridge Park, Don Carter State Park, Gainesville Marina, Longwood Park or enter Lake Lanier Islands at no charge to collect but not deposit trash. www.lakelanier.org., 770-503-7757. iRun for Forsyth BYOT 5K/Fun Run, Cumming. 8/9:15 a.m. Sept 26, Piney Grove Middle School, 8135 Majors Rd. $15-$30. www.active.com.

So You Think You Can Run Fun Run/5K, Flowery Branch. 8/8:30 a.m. Sept. 26, Aqualand Marina, 6800 Lights Ferry Rd. $10-$30. www.active.com.

Rivers Alive Shore Clean-up, Gainesville.

Volunteer trash pick-up along Flat Creek, registration 8: 30 a.m., clean-up 9 a.m. Sept. 26, Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility, 2641 Old Flowery Branch Rd. Limited number of boots/waders available; no open toed shoes; be prepared to get dirty and wet, restrooms provided for clothing change. Advance registration recommended to get t-shirt, food items. bwiley@gainesville.org, jflowers@gainesvilleorg, 770-532-7462.

Beginner’s Birding, Helen. 2.6 mile guided hike along Duke’s Creek, 9 a.m.-noon Sept.

26, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $5 parking. 706-878-3087, www.gastateparks.org.

Elite 5K, Briefcase Relay, Fun Run, Dahlonega. New running additions to Six Gap/Three Gap bicycle rids, various start times, Sept. 26, Downtown Dahlonega, 91 Main St. $25-$100. www.active.com, www.feedyourdingo.com.

Six Gap Criterium, Dahlonega. Bicycle circuit races for kids to pro in Downtown Dahlonega, various start times Sept. 26. $25$45, kids free. www.6gap.com.

Six Gap Century/Three Gap Fifty/35-MileValley Ride, Dahlonega. Challenging 100and 50-mile bicycle rides in the Georgia mountains, plus more moderate Yahoola Valley ride; century start 7:30 a.m., fifty/valley start 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Lumpkin County High School, 2001 Indian Dr. $70 until Sept. 24, $80 after. www.6gap.com.

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Falls. Mile and a half night hike to suspension bridge over falls, 7:30-9:30 Sept. 27, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org, 706-754-7981.

Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Join Elachee naturalist for a guided hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5 adults, $3 children 2-12, free to Elachee members and children younger than 2. www.elachee.org, 770-535-1976.

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How much of a lake house can you get for your money?

By Bev Knight For Realtors who specialize in lake property, the most challenging aspect of selling lake houses is the process of helping clients understand how lake homes are valued.

The presence of a dock, the view, Knight the proximity to the water – all these factors can add anywhere from $50,000 to $250,000 to the price of a lakefront home. The south end of the lake generally carries a higher price tag than the north end, and certain sought-after school systems also add to the value.

Buyers often ask lake agents what they can get for the money.

Here is a general guideline to help answer that question; but, keep in mind that every lake property is different. In fact, appraisers would agree that lake homes are some of the hardest appraisals they do because so many factors come into play. The following summary is just a general guide.

There are several elements that go into determining the cost a lake house. The value of the structure is certainly important, just as it would be for any home.

That includes square footage, age, finishes, construction, size of the lot, neighborhood amenities – all those elements contribute to the value of the actual house. Home-

owners can affect this number by keeping their homes up-to-date.

That includes granite counters, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, removal of popcorn ceilings, fixtures in the current styles, removal of old wallpaper, neutral paint colors, etc.

You’ve probably heard the old real estate adage, “location, location, location.” That’s true of all homes, but especially ones on the lake. Typically, the farther south a home is, the higher the value.

Most lake buyers have some connection to Atlanta, whether it’s their primary home or work, so that proximity adds value to homes closer into town. That’s not to say that many buyers don’t prefer north lake, but the numbers of buyers with a preference for south lake drives up that area’s prices. The other aspect of location is the neighborhood itself.

Due to the diverse makeup of lake neighborhoods, it’s not uncommon to find a mobile home on the same street as a million dollar mansion. For the record, if you’re building a luxury home, try to find a neighborhood with similar style homes to preserve maximum long-term value.

Then there’s the lake factor.

Due to the 100-year drought a few years ago, the depth of the water at the dock remains an important consideration in valuing a lake home. In addition, most buyers want a view and will pay a premium for it. An easy walk to

the lake is a common request, and a double slip dock permit is definitely a plus. Though there are many exceptions, the most common Lake Lanier buyer is between the ages of 45 and 65; the ease of the walk and distance to the lake is often a key consideration for buyers.

However, that can be overcome with a Corps-approved cart path if the homeowner has some kind of disability. Very few homes have a perfect score in all of these categories, so assigning a value to a home’s lake situation is quite a challenge. It is almost impossible to find a past sale that is a perfect comp (comparable property) to any particular house. It’s more of an art than a science, but here are some general rules of thumb on what to expect.

• Under $300,000 – It’s very hard to find a house directly on the lake for under $300,000. If you do, it will probably have some combination of shallow water, a platform dock, no view, long walk to the lake, and a house that needs a lot of work. It may also be in a remote location. If you run across a fixer upper in this price range with a view and good water, you will probably find yourself competing with a number of investors who flip houses in this category. Be careful how much you spend on a house with very shallow water. They are hard to sell no matter what improvements you make on the

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Continued from Page 45 modes of transportation became popular, Lula practically faded into the woodwork. Today, 85 trains a day pass through on three separate tracks, but Lula gets little attention because it’s not on the main road. It’s about a mile or so off Ga. 365 to the east. People headed north to Jaemor Farms or to the mountains might miss the little green turnoff sign if they’re not looking for it.

The Lusinks and the town council look to change that, and they’re doing more than just restoring downtown buildings.

Last fall, the historical society hosted the First Annual Lula Fall Festival, a one-day event in September to showcase arts and crafts, particularly pottery, and draw people to the historic downtown. The Lusinks were at the forefront, along with other area

lake, 10-15 feet of water under the dock and modest or seasonal lake view. Note that if you are looking for this house in Cumming, you have a lot of competition. Be prepared to move quickly when it hits the market. A really good deal in this price range could sell in the first 24 hours.

• $500,000s – In a conventional loan where the buyer puts 20 percent down, a home price over $520,000 is considered a jumbo loan. (That’s where the borrowed amount is over $417,000.) A jumbo loan is harder to get and carries a higher rate, so buyers in the $500,000s are typically much more picky.

Regardless of location, homes with a lot of square footage (3,500 sq. ft. and up) often start in this price range. Typically, you will not find a fabulous house with a fabulous lake situation in the $500,000s, but you might find a fantastic house with a mediocre lake package or vice versa. At this level, you might also find a nice house in a marina community such as Marina Bay, Harbour Point, or St. Michael’s Bay. In those communities, you can get an upscale home and purchase or rent a slip in their shared marinas.

An example of a private-docked home in the $500,000s would be four or five bedrooms, built in the late ’90s and fairly updated, yearround lake view, manageable walk to the lake, 15 feet of water

• Lula

• Shore Lines the end of this year.

Their next project is the old Morris Hardware Store, a 6,000-square-foot building that comprises three separate retail locations.

The town of Lula is embracing revitalization as well. New sidewalks, a park and a splash pad have been added to both beautify downtown and to help rebuild it as a gathering place.

Back on the map Back in the days when the railroad flourished, Lula was pretty well known. Called “Lula Junction,” it was the location for the coal chute/water stop for passenger trains traveling from New Orleans to New York and back. Travelers deboarded to stretch their legs and maybe even make a purchase at one of the stores downtown. As other

house.

• $300,000s – If you don’t mind being a little off the beaten path, sometimes you can find a decent home in the $300,000s. If it has a good lake situation, the house may need some work. If it’s a great house, you’ll probably find a long walk to the lake or shallow water at the dock. A common home sale in this price range would most likely be a weekender, three modest-sized bedrooms/two baths, built in the ’80s needing a fair amount of updating. It might have a seasonal lake view with 8-10 feet of water under the dock. You probably could not find this combination of features on the south end of the lake for this price, but you may find it farther north.

• $400,000s – In this price range, you can probably find a nice, updated house or a great lake situation, but not both unless you want to go to the more remote areas of the lake. There are also some nice homes in the $400,000s in marina communities where you can buy or rent a slip in a shared dock. The Shores of Lynncliff is a gated, marina community in Gainesville with houses in this price range. One possible example of a lake home with a private dock sold in the $400,000s would be a 3 or 4 bedroom home built in the early ’90s, could be a residence or a weekender, somewhat updated, fairly long but manageable walk to the

residents who joined together for a full day of musical entertainment, crafts and festive food. Activities centered around the town’s train depot.

This year, the Second Annual Lula Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, September 26. It promises even more arts and crafts exhibitors, children’s activities, entertainment and food than last year. It’s being actively promoted across North Georgia and more than 20 of the area’s well-known potters have committed to be at the festival.

“The Lula Fall Festival is a stepping stone, just one of a number of things we want people to know about Lula,” Lusink says. “Our goal is to put Lula back on the map, and we are definitely headed that way.”

Chamblee, then Norcross before coming to Hall County,” Adams said. “I just kept moving farther and farther out to get away from the traffic and the crowds, and that’s how I ended up in Lula. I do miss the social aspects of living closer to town, like live music and dozens of restaurants, but living here in Lula suits me.”

Adams lives on six acres at the end of a dead-end road. His house is perched on a ridge, just two ridges over from the home of Chris and Mark Lusink. Adam’s

drive to work just south of Lanier Islands Parkway is an easy commute, and he has plenty of time and space to enjoy his hobbies: track racing at Road Atlanta and shooting.

Burton sings the praises of small-town living. “Everyone helps each other out and there’s a lot of neighborly interaction here,” he said. “In fact, I know more of my neighbors here already than I knew in 20 years of living in Lilburn. This is just a great place to live.”

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The beauty of composting; one man’s trash is another man’s gold What do you get when you combine non-meat, non-dairy kitchen scraps with fallen leaves and shredded paper? Compost.

Black gold. Some of the best stuff for amending your garden.

It’s the end of the growing season when the stifling summer heat has turned many vegetable plants in the garden to brown sticks. And now is the perfect time to think about becoming a seasoned composter. It’s easy, doesn’t really cost very much, and can help you have an even more productive gardening experience all year.

Find an out-of-the-way corner of the yard to establish your compost heap. It won’t look pretty, so put it in a corner or behind some shrubs. It still needs plenty of sun and a water source nearby. Create a three-sided container out of chicken wire, fencing wire or even by using three upright wooden pallets like the kind you see in the box retail stores. Build two side by side to maximize your composting.

Put a layer of branches and sticks to allow for air circulation on the bottom, about 6 to 10 inches tall. Then layer in the

post heap, possibly transferring some compost to another bin and Pamela A. mixing older and newer compost Keene together. Use garden thermometers to assure that the temperature Curb stays around 130 degrees in the Appeal pile. Turn the pile at least once a week to spread the decomposing materials around in the pile.

The fall leaf-raking season provides plenty of fuel for the MORE INFO: Email: compost heap, mixed generously pam@pamelakeene.com with vegetable and fruit scraps brown and green ingredients, from the kitchen. Don’t use any using roughly two-third brown animal products. They’ll attract and one-third green. You can also unwanted vermin and other pests. add a shovelful of garden soil as a The key is to include both starter, but do not add lime or brown and green items. Fallen waste that might attract pests. A leaves or horse manure (in limited handful of fertilizer can also be quantities) are the “brown.” added, just to jump-start the “Green” items include vegetable process. and fruit scraps, grass clippings, Keep conditions right – mois- plant trimmings or pulled weeds. ture, aeration, the mixture of “in- The “brown/green” combination gredients” and the particle size of is essential to making good comcomposting materials – to turn the post and letting nature do its quickest batch of compost. As the work. ingredients deteriorate, the comBe patient. Composting doespost pile will generate heat. Some n’t happen overnight, and other gardeners enhance the process by than in the deep woods, it doesn’t periodically covering the pile happen naturally. In “captivity” it with black garbage bags to seal in takes a great deal of materials to heat and moisture. Remove the make a yard of good compost, but bags to turn and aerate the comturning it and adding moisture,

Composting is an excellent way to use leftover scraps to amend your garden.

green and brown elements regularly will speed up the process.

Compost can be used as a soil amendment or as a top-dressing.

As an amendment, it helps with the consistency of the soil. It also provides good nutrients that will help produce healthy plants. As a top-dressing it can help replace nutrients and promote good root growth.

Some people call compost “black gold” because of its rich

color and because it takes a great deal of brown and green to make a small amount of the final product. Composting is good for your garden and it’s good for the environment because you’re recycling. Compost is about the best thing any gardener can have, and it’s much more rewarding when you make it yourself.

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.

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“There are places to catfish all over the state of Georgia,” says John Biagi, chief with the Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries Management Section. “They require relatively simple gear and are a great way to introduce someone new to fishing, especially kids, so get out and go fish!”

Georgia’s public waterways are home to several species of catfish, including channel, white, blue, flathead and bullheads (consisting of several similar species – yellow, brown, snail, spotted and flat). The larger species, blue catfish and flathead catfish, can grow to exceed 100 pounds.

Here are just a few of the many spots to try your luck: • Lake Nottely, near Blairsville – Contains good populations of channel catfish (averaging one pound or less) and fewer, but larger flathead catfish (weighing up to 40 pounds).

• Chattahoochee River above West

Point Lake – in the last few years, the number and size of flathead catfish caught above West Point has increased significantly.

• Lower Chattahoochee River near GA Hwy. 91 southwest of Donalsonville – Recent surveys conducted during summer months indicate that channel, blue and flathead catfish can be found here in abundance.

• Lake Walter F. George, near Columbus – Excellent fishing for channel catfish in the main lake and in the upper end (above Florence Marina) for both channel and blue catfish. The state record blue catfish (80 pounds, 4 ounces) was caught in the tailrace of this lake by Ernest Timpson in February 2010.

• Altamaha River – Great location for several species of catfish, including flathead, channel and an expanding population of blue catfish. The Altamaha boasts two state record fish: flathead (83 pounds) caught by Carl Sawyer in 2006; and channel cat (44 pounds, 12 ounces) caught by Bobby Smithwick in 1972.

• St. Marys River – Healthy populations of channel and white catfish are available.

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• Lake House Continued from Page 50 under the single slip party dock and in a nicer community of similar houses.

• $600,000s – Homes sold in this price range usually have at least one very special feature that catches a buyer’s eye. It is often a great view and close proximity to the water, but it might also be a home that looks like new construction. An example of a lake home sold in the $600,000s would be a building site close to the lake with deep water and big views, double slip dock, easy walk to the lake, pretty large home built in the late ’90s and mostly updated, and a nice neighborhood. Also in this range, you often find an older home with fantastic big water views.

• $700,000s – Almost all the homes that sell in the $700,000s have a great lake situation. That includes some combination of a good view, easy walk, deep water, and nice dock. Homes vary in age and quality, but they are typically updated or like-new, big (4,000 sq. ft. or more), master on the main and nice neighborhoods. In this range, the homes are more likely to be residences than week-

enders; school systems and proximity to interstates matter to these buyers. Some of the mansionstyle houses in the marina communities fall into this price range, so they often stand out to buyers in online lake searches. Regarding a home with a private dock in this category, a typical sale might be a five bedroom home, very close to the water, great views, deep water, double slip dock, five minutes from GA 400, completely updated and absolutely no work required to move in. Unless they are priced below market, these homes typically take longer to sell than those in lower ranges.

• $800,000s-$900,000s – This price range is one of the most difficult to sell on the lake. For whatever reason, there aren’t a lot of buyers in the $800,000-$1 million range. Most of the sales that fall into this category are on south lake closer to Atlanta. A lot of these are showcase homes with all the latest bells and whistles.

Because the market is so limited for these houses, sometimes buyers can get really good deals on these beautiful homes. Here is an example of a $900,000 lake home

sale: Six bedrooms, finished basement with a second kitchen, easy walk to a double slip dock on drought-proof water, year-round lake views, home looks brand new, open floor plan, high-end finishes, possibly a pool, great neighborhood, very close to Atlanta. If you look closely at the listing, it has probably been on the market for six months or more, and the price has been reduced several times. They are often second homes for wealthy Atlantans.

• Over $1 million – During the recession, there were very few buyers for lake homes over $1 million. That market has picked up significantly in the past year.

We are on track to close as many as 20 ultra-luxury lake homes in 2015, a huge improvement from the years when there were just three or four that sold. Obviously, buyers in this price range want everything. They want all the finishes to be state-of-the-art. They want million dollar views, deep water, double slip docks, easy walks to the lake, often a pool … the works. Most of these buyers want south lake though there is

some demand in Gainesville and Dawsonville. It is very hard to sell a luxury home that is not completely updated. There are currently 50 on the market, so the competition is fierce. In this range, it’s hard to give an example of a typical sale because each one is so different. But in general, the homes are fairly large, have stellar lake situations, adorned with showcase finishes, and are in very nice neighborhoods. Since the recession, the trend in ultraluxury homes has gone from oversized to ultra-featured. The demand for 10,000 plus sq. ft. homes has virtually dried up. Instead, wealthy buyers are looking for beautiful finishes, feature-rich construction, and in many cases, privacy. As one luxury buyer recently put it, “I don’t drive to the lake so I can take care of another big house. I can do that in Buckhead. I want a beautiful house that lets me escape from the rat race without giving up the conveniences I’m used to.” That pretty much sums up the attitudes of most luxury buyers these days.

Ultimately, it pays to do your research before you start looking

at lake houses. Don’t rely on site estimates of lake home values such as Zillow’s Zestimates.

These are averages of the homes in the area and do not take into account the added value from the lake. Instead, talk to a real estate agent who specializes in lake property to see what the real value of a particular lake home should be, or go to a site that features lake homes to see what lakefront homes are selling for in your area. Lakehouse.com is a good resource, and local lake agents also have sites that allow lake-only searches. Make sure you’re getting a good deal by doing your homework and familiarizing yourself with lake values.

Whether you are buying or selling a home on Lanier, be realistic in your expectations. It is an everchanging market, and it will pay in the long run for you to make your decisions based on the latest data available.

Bev Knight is the lead agent for The Good Life Group, Keller Williams Lanier Partners. You can email her at bevknig@bellsouth. net or visit her website at housesonlanier.net.

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Boater Education Courses with Certification Exam

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

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

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

• When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Bring sack lunch) Sept. 19, Oct. 10 • Where: U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 29, 6595 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch • Cost: Individuals $35. Family discount - 2 or more members $25 each • Private lessons also available for groups or organizations outside normal schedule. Contact Flotilla Commander Joe Edwards at 404-775-2608.

• Information/registration: http://a0700209.uscgaux.info/public_education.php. Pre-registration required. Contact Ricky Ashe, Public Education Officer, at 770 833-8935/ flotilla29pe@gmail.com.

Basics of Boating - America's Boating Course • Course: NASBLA-certified basics of boating course. 8-hour seminar covers boat handling, safety equipment & procedures, navigation, boat types & terminology with exam at completion.

• Instructors: Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron • When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 17 • Where: Army Corps Project Office, 1050 Buford Dam Road, Buford • Cost: $20; additional $20 for optional reference text and CD • Information/registration: http://atlantasboatingclub.com/public-classes/basics-of-boatingboatsmart, abc@usps-atlanta.org On-Line Courses • www.boat-ed.com and http://www.boaterexam.com/usa/georgia include study guide and Georgia Certification Exam with unlimited exam attempts; cost is $29.50 payable upon exam passage. Temporary certificate printed upon passage; permanent card mailed.

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

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

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

• Information/registration: (770) 533-5850, www.gainesville.org/swim-lessons, www.gainesville.org/online-registration.

• Lessons: Swimming and water safety program for all ages and levels, age 6 months to masters, basic aquatics safety to skill proficiency for competitive swimmers. Four 30-minute group lessons available at various times/dates through Aug. 8. City resident $45, non-resident $60. Private lessons, lifeguard training available.

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

Gainesville/Hall residents $30-$60, non residents $40-$80.

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

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

• Lessons: Custom private swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Four 30-min. lessons $100; advanced level-four one-hour lessons $150. Brenau Masters Swim Team offers practice and competitive program for swimmers of all levels, high school age and older. $60/month.

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

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

Fall Courses • Piloting. Course covers basics of in-land and coastal navigation, focusing on recreational boating and GPS as primary navigational tool; includes traditional techniques to help find way when GPS fails. 10 2-hour classes, Monday evenings starting Sept. 14, Troncali dealership, 818 Atlanta Rd. $78.30 members, $130.50 non-members by Sept. 1, $87/$145 after. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/public-classes.

• Weather. Course on how weather systems form, behave, and interact; includes manual, maps and NOAA Sky Chart, 7-9 p.m. Monday evenings beginning Sept 14, location to be determined. $64 members, $108 non-members by Sept. 1, $72/$120 after. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/public-classes.

• Marine Communications. Review of communication systems for recreational boater, includes radio circuits, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, and voice and digital messaging, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15, location to be determined. $53 members, non-members $88.20 by Sept. 2, $59/$98 after. http://atlantasboatingclub.com/public-classes

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

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

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

• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified Vessel Examiners perform safety inspections on recreational boats, personal watercraft and paddle sport vessels. Free.

When/Where: All inspections 9 a.m.-noon unless otherwise noted: Sept 5, Port Royale, Forsyth.

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

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Let’s go camping on Lake Lanier this fall and winter The summer recreation season is drawing to a close but that doesn’t mean that Lake Lanier shuts down. Most of the Corps of Engineers day-use parks and campgrounds typically close at varying times during September.

However many of the lake’s boat ramps remain open all year.

Good news for people who want to camp lakeside this fall, winter and spring, the area features more than 150 campsites ranging from tent sites to 50AMP RV locations.

As for camping, this year the Corps will operate two lakeside campgrounds – Sawnee Campground off Buford Dam Road and Bolding Mill. Both will offer camping through next spring by reservation.

Sawnee’s 46 sites, shower house and laundry facility will be open through March 1, 2016. It has eight 50-AMP sites, 31 30-

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AMP sites and 17 tent sites, plus playground facilities and a boat ramp.

All of Bolding Mill’s 92 campsites will be open through December 16. After that time, the Corps will be performing routine maintenance at the facility and the number of campsites will be reduced to 48. The park has two shower houses and a laundry facility. After December 16, one

• Catfish Continued from Page 53 test line and medium-sized hooks (two to 1/0) under a bobber or fished on the bottom.

For anglers trying to land a large flathead, heavy tackle is a must – large spinning or casting tackle with at least 20 to 50-pound test line, large hooks (3/0 to 7/0), and heavy weights to keep bait on the bottom.

Best baits for channel, bullheads and white catfish are worms, liver, live minnows, cut bait and stink bait. Recommended flathead baits are live goldfish, bream and shiners.

In general, anglers should target rocky shorelines, rip-rap areas and points.

When fishing rivers during the day, anglers should look to deep holes containing rocky or woody cover.

During dusk, dawn and at night, anglers should concentrate on shallow sandbars and shoals nearby the deep holes fished during the day, as catfish frequently move shallow to feed during low light conditions.

Though most species of catfish are active throughout the day, the best summer fishing is at dusk and during the night, and while catfish can be caught year-round, the peak bite typically is from early spring through the peak of summer.

And of course anglers must possess a current Georgia fishing license to fish in public waters.

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Fall is still a good time to catch catfish in Georgia waters.

Fishing pier at Bolling Mill Campground.

shower facility and the laundry facility will be closed for maintenance as well. These amenities will reopen in early March 2016.

Work being done at Bolding Mill also includes selected removal of underbrush so that people can have better views of the water from the campsites.

Both of these campgrounds were open all year in the 2014-15

recreation season. The Corps lowered the fees Mondays through Wednesdays to encourage more weekday camping, and the lower fees will remain in place this season on those days again.

The Corps initiated a pilot program at Bolding Mill by using volunteers to manage campground operations, from manning the gates to cleaning up campsites

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and shower houses. This has helped with keeping the campground open during the winter months.

Reservations for these campgrounds are required between October 1 and March 1 and may be made by calling 877-444-6777 as late as your day of arrival. You can also go online at www.recreation.gov to reserve a campsite.

Can you answer the question: How far away?

Judging distance.

It’s something all of us do when we are in motion regardless of the mode – walking, driving, boating. It sounds like an easy thing to perform accurately but the reality is much different, especially in the boating world. Determining the “safe” distance from a nearby vessel depends on a number of factors such as electronic navigation devices and your ability to discern distance via depth perception. There are plenty of resources for learning this information: operation guides, online media, instructional classes, and hands on experience to name a few.

The best course of action is to understand and correctly interpret navigation’s Rules of the Road.

You can avoid accidents by applying the basic principles found in these well written set of instructions. Of all the courses in the boating education curriculum this is one of the most important for safety.

Answering the question can take a different turn if visibility is reduced and during periods of darkness. Things look different. It can be in grayscale with bright flashing lights, some of them steady, in various colors marking objects on the water and struc-

navigation and other markers.

Without challenge, operating Steve in fog can be the most hazardous Johnson and difficult to deal with. Some maritime academies are now Boating teaching sound navigation – disSafety tance off utilizing mathematics, measuring sound as it travels in time. The navigation rules have very descriptive chapters and directives on sound signals, illus MORE INFO: trating examples of the echo stevejohnson@navteach.com growing stronger or decreasing, Blog: www.navteach.com otherwise known as Doppler. tures ashore. It’s called “night vi- Couple advanced electronic techsion,” and it’s when you begin to nologies of GPS charting, radar, see more clearly. It is best obsonar, infrared, and other sensors, served in remote areas such as out you can accurately assess if you in the middle of the Atlantic are standing into danger or pilotOcean, when without a cloud in ing safely during times like these. the sky, the Milky Way illuminatWe have covered a few differing the night with millions of ent types of situations you could stars. Planets and a possible new come across that would cause to moon doesn’t clutter the heavens ask the question: How far away? with background light. The visiThere are many, many more in bility on the surface of the water various combinations. Give conis so acute you can spot things sideration to these scenarios, floating at far distances without practice using your navigation the aid of binoculars. As an exam- and piloting resources, take a ple: one of the reasons coming class, and learn to answer the into Miami can be difficult at question no matter what the connight is all the background lights, dition. It will serve everyone’s the incredibly bright and vivid boating safety needs in such a color pallet of neon. To a ship positive way! pilot entering port it is confusion Steve Johnson, US Coast and can greatly detract from the Guard (ret). is with CPO Johnvisibility of the lighted aids to son, Inc.

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Lakeside’s Dining Guide Lakeview Dining Big Creek Tavern – lunch, dinner seven days a week; breakfast at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Open year around. Featuring the “Best” Angus Beef, a step up from old-fashioned American food.

Billiards, video games, beer, wine, liquor. Mon. - Thurs, 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8050 Big Creek Rd., Buford. B3, 678-482-1662.

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

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

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille – Casual lakeside dining featuring grouper fingers, signature salads and much more. Full service indoor and outdoor bar with live music. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hideaway Bay Marina. C-3, 770-967-3775.

Lenny’s sub shop at Bald Ridge Marina subs and salads. Party packs perfect for lake outings. Daily 10:30-4; Fri. & Sat. til 6. A-3, Cumming, 770-888-6473. www.lennys.com Pelican Pete’s – Picturesque dining right on the water at Port Royale in an open-air thatchedroof building. Selection of sandwiches, burgers, fish and more. Call for hours. B-2, 770-887-5715 ext 5.

Pig Tales - Debuts September 2015. Casual lakeside dining featuring BBQ, burgers, wings and more. Great customer service, full service bar with draft beer, wine & mixed drinks, live music on weekends. Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch. C-3,678-828-7676, www.PigTalesLakeLanier. com.

Sidney’s Restaurant (formerly Windows) – Located at Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and overlooks Lake Lanier. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts using the finest ingredients from local and family owned farms from around the South Guests may arrive by boat or car. Buford. B-3, 770945-8787, www.lanierislands.com.

Skogies – Made from scratch seafood, BBQ and American fare with a great view served in a laid back pet friendly environment. We serve the best breakfast on Lake Lanier! Menu items include eggs benedict served five ways, Omelettes, shrimp & grits, cathead biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches & more. Call from your boat & they will pick you up. Hours: Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Mon - Thurs, closed. Gainesville Marina. C-1 678 450-1310; www.skogies.net.

Sunset Cove Beach Club – An open-air eatery on a quiet stretch of beach near LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Resort. Open for lunch and dinner daily Apr.-Oct., Nightly 5-10 p.m. Dec.-Feb. View the lake during the day or dine under the stars in the glow of firelight from the fireplace.

Come by car or by boat. Also at Sunset Cove, Dog and Draft features 12 beers on draft, plus hot dogs, brats and sausage in pretzel buns. Fire and Ice kiosk offers smoked barbecue and burgers. Boardwalk eateries: Dockside Bar & Sunset Cantina (Tex-Mex), Sweet Water Shrimp Shack, Paradise Fruit & Smoothies. By water, Sunset Cove is between buoys 7SC and 5SC. www.lanierislands.com. Buford. B-3, 770-9458787.

The Twisted Oar - Holiday Marina. Offering fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak; casual dining. Full bar service, tropical and frozen drinks. Live entertainment, trivia, indoor/out-

door flat screen TVs. www.facebook.com/ twistedoar, C-3, 678 714-7572 American Antebellum – Southern contemporary cuisine including fried catfish with pimento dumplings, grilled wild salmon, thyme roasted pork chop, ribeye with buttermilk mashed potatoes and more. Weekend brunch features biscuits and gravy, ham steak and eggs, buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, and more. 5510 Church Street, Flowery Branch, C-3, 770-965-8100. www.antebellumrestaurant.com.

Braise – Open for lunch and dinner, Tues.-Sun. Also features fried green tomatoes, BBQ shrimp, oyster po’boys, braised short ribs and pot roast. Dessert for two features apple cobbler and brownie a la mode. Comfort food redefined.

Live weekly entertainment downstairs at CooCoo’s Nest with an extended bar menu and drink specials. 1920 Freedom Pkwy., just off Ga. Hwy. 400, Cumming. A-3, 678-456-8932.

Branch House Tavern - The ultimate sports restaurant in Hall County offers a selection of hamburgers, wings, hearty salads, southwestern grill fare, and a huge selection of appetizers and desserts. Big screen sports action on 50 HD TVs, and live entertainment. Also featuring a full bar and dancing all night long. Take out available. 5466 McEver Rd., Flowery Branch, C-3, 678-828-8345 Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill – Offering seafood, steaks, ribs, oysters on the half shell, salads, burgers and more. Lunch and dinner, full bar. Sun.-Thur 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. 5390 Lanier Island Parkway. C3, www.coastalbreezega.com, 770-945-9181.

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

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

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

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

365 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. A-3, 770-8860100.

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

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

Yahoola Creek Grill – Features Southern-inspired, made-from-scratch cooking from our outdoor deck, cozy dining room and loft. Full beer and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. Open for brunch and supper on Sunday. Closed Mon./Tues. 1810 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega. 706-482-2200; www.yahoolacreekgrill.com.

Continental/Fine Dining Adam’s – American Mediterranean cuisine including Rack of Lamb, Calf’s Liver Anglaise, Mediterranean Chicken Penne, Oysters Rockefeller and Seafood Pastilla Rolls. Full bar. Dinner Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. 15 East Main St., Buford. B-3, 678 754-0379.

Aqua Terra Bistro – European fusion cuisine

served daily. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-2:30 p.m., Sat.; Dinner 5-10 p.m., Mon.-Sun. 55 East Main St., Buford. No reservations. B-3, 770-271-3000.

Blue Bicycle – Chef owned and operated bistro.

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

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

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

Oar House in Dahlonega – Specialties: handcut steaks, seafood dishes and homemade desserts, “everything homemade from the bread to the pickles.” 3072 Hwy 52, 4 miles east of Dahlonega. D-1. Reservations suggested. 706864-9983.

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

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

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

Barbecue/Country/Home Cooking Johnny’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ pork, chicken & ribs. Brunswick stew. Minutes from Clark’s Bridge rowing venue. 1710 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. Casual. D-1, 770-536-2100.

Old McDonald’s BBQ – Real Pit BBQ, Brunswick stew, ribs. Minutes from Lake Lanier. Casual. Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5774 Holiday Rd., Buford.

B-3, 770-945-8608.

Deli Common Grounds Coffee Shoppe – Light breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts fol-

lowed by fresh roasted coffee. 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch. C-3, 770-967-4080.

Italian Dominick’s Italian Restaurant – Features cuisine from the north of Italy, with veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Favorites include chicken saltimbocca and garlic bread appetizer. Halfprice bottles of wine on Mon. nights, half-price appetizers from 5-7 p.m. on Tues. and endless pasta on Weds. Dominick’s is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; Dinner : Sun.-Thur. 59 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5-10 p.m. Located at the corner of Buford Hwy. and Hamilton Mill Rd in the Buford Village Shopping Center., Buford. B-3, 770-614-0019.

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

B-3, 770-945-8787.

Piazza – Features traditional Italian dishes, homemade raviolis, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. Open 7 days a week: 11;30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. Located on 24 East Main St., Dahlonega. B-1. 706-867-9881.

Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill – New Yorkstyle pizzeria known for generous portions and reasonable pricing. Specialties include Philly Chicken and Cheese sub, New York Pizza, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sausage & Pepper plate, baked pasta and Lasagna. Desserts include Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian Funnel Cakes or cheesecake. Wine and beer available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun, 5-10 p.m. Located at 4977 Lanier Island Pkwy, Buford. C-4, 678-482-9966.

Mexican La Cazuela – An Atlanta area landmark with two locations around Lanier. Features fajitas, selection of combination platters and more. 914 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 678-947-0718; 4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford, 770-6146871.

Oriental Little Tokyo – Japanese dining - hibachi grill, sushi. Dine in, take out. Open Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-10 p.m.; Closed Mon. 2096 Buford Dam Rd., Buford. B4, 770-945-3350.

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Lake Lanier Marinas Info AQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.99 On-site eatery: Pig Tales Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking. Sales of new boats by Coast to Coast Yacht Sales, brokerage services

by Marine Max, rental boats & cabins by Lanier Aqua Rentals.

AQUAMARINA LAZY DAYS Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (after Labor Day) Phone: 770-945-1991 Website: www.ILoveMyMarina.com Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.89 premium; $3.69 diesel Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-8205949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 770-361-5501 Additional Amenities: Free pump out for customers, trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service; Dry Stack - smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat, Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips - gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, inslip pump out, weekend newspaper delivery BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access.

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

Store: Sandwich shop; some boating supplies Store hours: Seasonal Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.84; $2.99 diesel (Dock open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.; New dock hours to be posted after Labor Day) On-site eatery: Lenny’s Sub Shop Eatery hours: Daily 10:30-4; Fri. & Sat. til 6 Menu: Sub sandwiches, salads and more; Party Packs (deli sandwich, chips and deluxe cookie) Restaurant description: Casual Phone: 770-888-6473 Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work, yacht repair & Marine Max Stovall sales dock. Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing items.

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

Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $4.19 ((Dock open 9 a.m.5 p.m., 7 days a week (after Labor Day); pay at pump until dark) On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: Barbecue, seafood and American fare.

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

Sales of new, used and brokerage boats, South Bay and Berkshire Pontoon Boats, Four Winns Deck/Sport Boats/Cruisers and Yamaha Outboard.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (after Labor Day) Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.79 (Dock open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.) Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (after Labor Day); Marina: 24/7 Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Showroom: Atlanta Marine Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.69 On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Security: 24/7 manned security Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

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

Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15): $4.99 premium; $3.99 unleaded; $3.69 diesel (5 percent discount with Westrec ad-

vantage membership) On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US LANIER HARBOR MARINA Lanier Harbor Marina has permanently closed effective 2/4/14.

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 514 slips & dry stack storage (470) for up to 39'.

Store/Dock hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat./Sun. (after Labor Day. In October, hours change to 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.

Store: Service Store & Ship Store Types of fuel: 90-octane Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $3.89 On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, Courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/ Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Mon.; closed Tuesday (after Labor Day) Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-2450'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer).

Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $4.09 with 5 percent off with Westrec Advantage Membership On-site eatery: Rico’s (Trolly cart style dining) Eatery hours: Saturdays only, 11-3 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility and pump-out open 24/7.

SUNSET COVE MARINA Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (from Labor Day through Sept. 30; closed Oct. 1-April 1) Phone: 678 304-3157 Website: www.lanierislands.com Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.

Types of slips available: 40’x16’ covered, floating concrete dock Store: Yes Types of fuel: 89 & 93 octane, w/Valvetech Price of fuel: (as of 8/21/15) $4.49, $4.59 premium, Nautical Club discount: $1 per gallon On-site eatery: Various restaurants at Lanier Islands Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Lanier Islands

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High Falls is unique among state parks Breathtaking cascades of water tumbling more than a hundred feet over huge granite rocks from pool to pool are but one of the highlights found at or near High Falls State Park. Though the view is one of the most picturesque natural settings in the Peach State, history is also woven into this gorgeous tapestry.

The area around High Falls State Park was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians, and according to the legend, in the 1800s, the Indians massacred some nearby settlers. The time was July, and it was so hot that the scalps from the settlers began to spoil upon returning to the encampment, so the Indians decided to take their trophies to the river and dry or “smoke” them. Thus, the river obtained the name “Towaliga,” which means, “roasted scalp” in Creek Indian lingo.

Nevertheless, settlers who came later were more successful than the previous ones in getting

Bill Vanderford Travel Editor

MORE INFO: 770-289-1543 JFish51@aol.com www.georgiafishing.com along with the remaining Indians and developed the High Falls area. Eventually all the land in the area was owned by Mr. T.S.M. Bloodworth and Dr. J.A.C. Wynn.

In the late 1880s the area was know as Unionville, which later High Falls, namesake of High Falls State Park near Griffin, Ga. became High Falls or High Shoals.

The river and the 100-foot drop of the water falls provided power to operate many early inSee Travel, page 65

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Boaters enjoy High Falls Lake.

Standing River Otter.

The information center at Dauset Trails.

People playing in the falling water at Indian Springs State Park.

For more photos, visit www.lakesidenews.com/vanderfords-travel-column.

Old store in Indian Springs.

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• Travel Continued from Page 64 dustries in the High Falls community. These businesses included a shoe factory, sawmill, carding factory, a broom and mop factory, two wooden furniture plants, cotton mill, blacksmith shop and a grist mill. The town of High Falls also had a Post Office which was located between the grist mill and what is now the paved road. Mail delivery stopped from the post office in the early 1900s after the railroad bypassed High Falls in favor of Jackson. The population of High Falls ranged from 30 in 1879 and 1880, to about 200 in 1899.

A steel bridge was constructed in 1902 as part of a major thoroughfare known as the Old Alabama Road, which was one of the first roads in Central and Western Georgia. It started at the Seven Islands of the Ocmulgee in Jasper County, near what is now Jackson Lake Dam, coming through Indian Springs and continuing west to Coweta Springs, which is now Columbus.

The grist mill, known as High Falls Milling Company, was rebuilt in 1866 after being burned

by Confederate troops of

Wheeler’s Calvary during the Civil War. They were retreating from Union Troops and did not want them to obtain flour and supplies. The old mill was closed on August 12, 1960, and was torn down a couple of years later.

In approximately 1890, the Towaliga Falls Power Company started building the dam and power plant. They wanted to generate electricity to run the cotton mills in nearby Griffin. The property was sold to the Georgia Hydroelectric Company in 1898 and they completed the dam and powerhouse, then placed it into operation. Most of the bricks used to build the powerhouse and transformer house were made of red clay from the surrounding area.

The generators were 5,000 horsepower and produced direct electricity. Adjacent to the powerhouse was the transformer house, which converted the direct current into alternating current and supplied the cotton mills in Griffin and the homes in the High Falls area. It was closed on October 27, 1958, after 53 years of service.

The dam is 606 feet long and

35 feet high. It impounds a 650 acre lake with a total width of 415 feet, and average depth of 12 feet.

The dam was completed in 1904, and is made of stone and mortar on bedrock. The stone blocks used for construction were cut from rocks in the stream below.

The High Falls power station was turned over to the Hiawassee Timber Company after Georgia Power closed the plant in 1961, and was donated to the Georgia Game and Fish Commission. In 1966 the Game and Fish Commission turned the area over to the State Parks Department, thus forming High Falls State Park.

Through the years the state has acquired additional land for development and today High Falls State Park consists of 981 acres of land and 650 acres of lake. All of this is administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Historic Sites Division.

Besides the natural beauty and the interesting history, one can enjoy many other amenities at the park, including tent, trailer or RV sites, a shelter for organized group outings, an area for pioneer camping, a 650-acre lake for fish-

ing or boating and hiking trails. It is located 1.8 miles off Interstate 75 South. For more information or camping reservations, call 800864-7275.

Another beautiful place to visit that is only a few miles away is Dauset Trails, which began in the 1980s as a rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned wildlife.

These animals were given exhibit cages for protection and gradually became what is now known as the Animal Trail. It winds about half a mile through the woods around a small lake with an elevated walkway and a covered bridge.

This interesting path is easily accessible by foot, strollers or wheelchairs. The animals are used to teach students of all ages the importance of each species and its role in our ever-changing world. For more information or directions visit www.dausettrails.com.

Just a few miles farther away is Indian Springs State Park which is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and a popular spot for outdoor recreation. For centuries, Creek Indians collected the spring water for

its healing qualities, and during the 1800s, the area was a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water flowing inside the stone Spring House built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Most park guests also enjoy wading the rocky falls of Sandy Creek or swimming in McIntosh Lake, named for Creek Chief William McIntosh who signed an illegal treaty deeding Indian land to Georgia in 1825. A small museum, open seasonally, highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history. Cottages and campsites may be reserved for overnight stays. For more info, visit: www.gastateparks.org.

These three places are near Griffin, Ga. and are easily reached for a day trip from anywhere in the Atlanta area. The beauty and significance of this tiny part of the Peach State makes the journey well worth the time!

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

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Lakeside’s Recreation Guide

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS & DAY USE PARKS

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

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

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Day Use Parks The Corps operates 35 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds.

All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m.

Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

Picnic Shelters Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. They can be reserved for a fee. Call the Lake Lanier Management Office at 770-9459531.

Day Use Fees Day use fees are charged at some park areas which have boat ramps or beach areas.

Fees (per day): Boat launching $3/$4 Vehicles $3/$4 Pedestrian/bicycle $1 Annual pass $30 Rules, Regulations and More Guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property.

Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations. To view annual opening and closing dates and rates for campgrounds and picnic shelters, visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ ilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/ recreation/Schedules

STATE, COUNTY & CITY PARKS 7 SHOAL CREEK 11 BIG CREEK 14 CHESTNUT RIDGE 33 CLARK’S BRIDGE 79 MARY ALICE PARK 86 FLOWERY BRANCH PARK 52 LUMPKIN COUNTY PARK 56 WAR HILL 71 CHARLESTON 74 SHADY GROVE 75 YOUNG DEER 87 LANIER POINT 88 LONGWOOD PARK 89 HOLLY PARK 90 LAUREL PARK 91 RIVER FORKS 96 LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 99 DON CARTER STATE PARK

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General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ........770 945-9531 Water Release Schedules................770 945-1466 Recreation/Water level Info .............770 945-1467 DNR, Law Enforcement Division .....800 241-4113 Lake Lanier Association Inc. ...........770 503-7757 Boating Safety Courses US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 29 ......770 891-6362 Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron .......770 734-6412 Marinas 1. Aqualand...................................770 967-6811 2. Bald Ridge ................................770 887-5309 3. Gainesville ................................770 536-2171 4. Habersham ...............................770 887-5432 5. Holiday .....................................770 945-7201 6. Port Royale...............................770 887-5715 7. Lanier Harbor...............CLOSED AS OF 2/4/14 8. Aquamarina Lazy Days .............770-628-1019 9. Hideaway Bay ...........................770 967-5500 10. Sunrise Cove ............................770 536-8599 11. Sunset Cove..............................678 304-3157

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View...View...and More View! Situated so close to water’s edge, this 3BR/2BA cozy “turn key” cottage offers, up close, awesome water views; deep water access; cov dock w/party deck, boat lift & electricity; detached 2 car garage; wrap around deck; vaulted gr rm w/skylight & home furnishings. Enjoy a genuine “lake themed’ cottage w/all the simple luxuries, necessities & many conveniences of a “priceless” Lake Lanier property. In Forsyth County close to GA. 400. FMLS#5208091

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New state website allows visitors to explore rare animals and plants Scientists, students and backyard naturalists can now explore, within seconds, the range and more of Georgia’s most rare animals and plants.

A new Georgia Wildlife Resources Division web portal blends the agency’s data on occurrences and natural communities with interactive maps to document the in-state ranges of more than 1,250 species, from coldwater darters to velvet sedge.

Viewers can zoom and pan ranges defined using seven map units such as counties and watersheds. Occurrences are colorcoded by time, according to portal creator Greg Krakow, conservation data manager for Wildlife Resources’ Nongame Conservation Section. Also shown: where a species possibly has been extirpated or introduced.

(To protect species and landowners, specific sites are not marked.)

The result for researchers and simply the curious is a detailed view of where a plant or animal has been found in Georgia. “This is a more information-rich range map than anything I’ve seen,” Krakow said.

In the works for years and debuted this spring, the project is

Portal at www.georgiawildlife.org/about_rare_species_range_maps.

based on NatureServe Biotics, the state’s most comprehensive database of rare species occurrences and natural communities. The data are used for everything from environmental site reviews to conservation planning and habitat restoration. The Nongame Conservation Section, part of the state Department of Natural Resources, manages Biotics.

The map portal at www.georgiawildlife.org/about_rare_specie s_range_maps also links to rare

species profiles, lists the conservation status of each species and connects to NatureServe overviews of the plants and animals. NatureServe is a data conservation network that monitors the status of species in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. DNR is a member.

There are limits to the system, Krakow said. The focus is on occurrences and habitat areas significant to conserving a species.

There also are data gaps.

Vesper’s Marine Service

Nongame Conservation Section Chief Jon Ambrose suggested that the maps for some taxonomic groups, such as rare plants, freshwater fishes and mussels, provide a more complete picture than those for more wide-ranging animals such as birds. But, Ambrose said, “We’re continually doing surveys and regularly updating the database.”

Krakow calls the data dynamic. “There’s a lot of information that we need to add to this.”

Yet what is in the database, and even what’s not, can help target surveys and other conservation projects. And the map portal is flexible, allowing system-wide updates in a few clicks.

Krakow is switching an agency webpage that lists rare species by county to the new system. He is also basking in some well-deserved praise for the range maps portal. Included is a second-place award in an international map contest at NatureServe’s annual conference in April.

The range maps portal is one example of Nongame Conservation Section efforts to conserve Georgia’s endangered and other wildlife not legally fished for or hunted, as well as rare plants and natural habitats.

MORE INFO: www.georgiawildlife.com

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