This month's hiking article is essentials of hiking with dogs :)

1) This year lots of ticks and fleas (warmer winter) so protect the dog, spray a ahead time. We also use a natural soap that respells tick and fleas that is made and sold here locally, we also sell it at Creekwood.(Shampoochie) from Greenstone Soap Factory

2) Collar/Id a must, choose bright colors for easy ID and never choke chains (dogs can hang up on low lying branch's), and of course ID/rabies tag.

3)Use a light nylon lease, leather is heavy. And we use a waterprof

4) Bring water, do not let them drink from puddles/standing water. We bring frozen water bottles and a Tupperware collapsible bowl.

5) Food, small amounts of energy snacks.

6) Of course police after you dog, bring bagsyou know the rest

7) First aid, if you are going for a long/over night hike then you will need to consult a vet.

I carry twezers, and as always my SPOT unit

8)Clothing, booties, and reflective.

9) Of course a camera!

Tie One on Tyathon

                                                            TIE ONE ON TYATHON

By Gregg Johnson

Saturday March 24^th was a beautiful spring spring day, with trees blooming, birds chirping, and North Georgia  streams flowing clear and cold, with hungry trout searching the riffles for something to eat. Numerous trout fishermen were hiking  and wading the rivers and streams searching for these fish, ready to softly drop an Elk Hair Caddis or Pheasant Tail Nymph  upstream and have it drift down  to one of these waiting fish.

However, there was one group of ardent fly fishermen who were busy with another project, hoping to lend a hand to one of Georgia's premier trout destinations and outdoor recreation facilities.  Yes, these fishermen were giving up their opportunity to fish Dukes Creek, the Chattooga River, the Tacooa River, the Chattahoochee and other lessor known streams in order to provide their support to Smithgall Woods by entering a fly tying contest.

The event, the first annual Tie One On Tyathon,  brainchild of Ron Thomas, well known Nachoochee fly fishing guide, was held at Unicoi Outfitter's Helen shop, and supported  by Unicoi Outfitters, Smithgall Woods, Tie One On, and Georgia DNR. A total of six entered  teams, consisting of two fly tiers for each team, competed assembling small flies from feathers, fur, and thread over  a  time period  from 10 AM to 3 PM with very little time for breaks. Each team was required to tie four popular flies, with a minimum goal of 48 flies completed.  Teams were judged on the total number of flies tied and the quality of one specific fly, the Elk Hair Caddis.  The winning team selected was Jake Darling and        

                                , with a total of  148 flies tied.  The six teams completed a total of 438 flies, and collected a total of  $ 2,568  from sponsors  to be donated to Friends of Smithgall Woods.

All involved had a great time, and thanks to all the team sponsors and workers who helped make this a very successful  event!  All are planning for next year's scheduled Tie One On Tyathon!

Fishing Cherokee Mon 1/16/2012

Any one interested we are meeting here Creekwood Resort at 6.:30. Call for details 706 878 2164

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Jan, 2012 Monthly News Letter

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Memorial Day Activities

Memorial Day Blast, Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, Unicoi State Park. Relay races, field day activities, campfire,


music concerts and hoe-down. Fun for the whole family! 706-878-2201 x 305.

Healthy Foot Spa, Memorial Weekend Special, May 27 – 30 – Get a 1 hour Whole Body Massage for $60 and we will

give you a free 30 minute Foot Massage. Appointment Recommended 706-892-1030.

“Nature in Action”- Gallery exhibit at Helen Arts Center, May 27, 28 & 29th, 12:00-4:00 p.m., 706-878-3933.

“The Art of Wood”, Art Gallery Exhibit Sautee-Nacoochee Community Center, M-F 9:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sunday

1:00-5:00. Artists Reception May 28th, 6:30-8:00 pm, 706-878-3300.

Hofer’s Biergarten at Hofer’s Bakery will be open Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30. They will have live musical

entertainment. 706-878-8200.

22nd Annual Pig-Out BBQ, Saturday, May 28 , Noon – 5PM. BBQ to benefit White County Fire Station #3. SNCA

campus, 706-878-3300.

Bavarianfest- Saturday May 28, 6:00-11:00 Honoring our Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel. Dance to the

music of Dan Witucki's Band. German food, beer, imported wines and snacks are available for purchase. Festhalle 706-

878-1908.

Visiting Artist Series, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday May 29, Unicoi State Park. Talented artists & craftspeople from

Georgia and surrounding states demonstrate their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. The program

lasts each weekend from Memorial Day Weekend – Mid-November. The artist featured this weekend is Gail Marcengill

(Blacksmith). 706-878-2201 x 305.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Saturday, May 28, 8PM, Unicoi State Park. Musicians perform each Saturday

night from Memorial Day weekend - Mid-November. This Saturday features Benny Allison’s Blue Creek Bluegrass Band

(Bluegrass). 706-878-2201 x 305.

Contra Dance, Saturday, May 28, 6:30-11:00PM Potluck dinner at 6:30- Bring a dish to share. Dancing lessons 7:30.

Contra Dance 8:00-11:00 PM. SNCA. 706-878-3300

Putting for Patriots, fund raiser. Continuing through May 30th, Pirates Cove Miniature Golf Course. Putting for

Patriots is an established annual fund raising event, which supports three pre-screened charities that, as a group,

efficiently serve our wounded, their families and the survivors of fallen military members. This event takes place

each May, culminating on Memorial Day weekend. 706-892-1205.

Alpine Mini-Golf will also be participating in the Putting for Patriots fund raiser through May 30.

706-878-3328.

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In The Band Shell:

Johnny Boyles will be playing Acoustic Guitar on Friday, May 27, from 5PM – 9:30PM.

Ronnie McCort will be performing Country and Oldies Music on Saturday, May 28 from 5PM – 9:30PM.

2003 Winnegago Itasca Suncruiser 38' Class A Motor for sale $59.900.00

2003 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser 38’ Class A Motor Home


Price: $59,900


Mounted on Workhorse 22,000 lb. Chassis with Chevy Vortex 8.1 Engine,

Allison Transmission,

22” Wheels,

Tires only 1 year old.

Has SuperSlide w/Dinette & Couch,

Extra Large slide in Bedroom.

Huge bathroom area.

This motorhome is loaded,

6-way Power Leather Seats,

Corian Counter Tops,

Large 4-Door Refrigerator w/Ice Maker,

Booth Dinette,

Hide-A-Bed Sofa,

In-motion satellite Dish,

2 TV’s w/Converter Boxes,

Surround sound system,

DVD, VHS/C/D, AM/FM Sound System inside & Outside.

Has slide-out toppers, Window awnings, Dual pane windows,

Day/night shades. Sleeps 6.

Basement A/C w/dual compressors & Heat Pump.

Upgraded Onan 7.0 generator,

Washer/Dryer prepped w/10 gal water heater w/DSI & Motoraid Heating system.

50 AMP service,

Upgraded cherry wood interior.

Has been stored undercover all its life.

Looks like new inside & out. On a scale of 1-10, this is a 9 ½.

No smoke, No pets, No dents or dings.

Only 42,000 miles.

Used regularly. NEEDS NOTHING!

NADA book is over $65,000. Only asking $59,900.



No sales tax for GA residents. Located in Conyers, GA.

For more photos call: Billy 770-760-0352 or cell 770-298-1184.



Motorhome storage shed also available for $1,500 extra.

Mountain Laurel Hike Tray Mountain May-8

Have you ever wanted to see the Soque Watershed from a birds eye view. Well this is your chance as we hike the Baker’s Creek trail through the Chattahoochee National Forest. This is one of the most scenic and beautiful trails in all of Habersham County and offers a unique perspective on our spectacular watershed basin. The hiking trail actually follows the ridgeline between the right and left forks of the Soque. Come along and bring a lunch for this half day hike. We’ll meet at the Watershed Association office (on the square) at 9:45am to arrange carpools then park our cars off the square before we head up the mountain. Trip should be completed by 3 to 3:30