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SNVFD Auxiliary
Sautee resident Elizabeth Wells and Station
#3 wives - Kathy Williams, Kay Lumsden, Gae
Stovall - are organizing a Sautee-Nacoochee
volunteer firefighter auxiliary. "The
Station #3 volunteers do so much beyond answering
fire and medical emergency calls. They continually
train. They know every home in the area and
most of the people. They organize and participate
in the Pig Out every year. And that just
the beginning," said Elizabeth Wells.
"We thought it was time to officially
help out. Everyone, that includes men, is
invited to join. "In the past, I think
the Red Cross took water and cokes to the
volunteers while they were on a fire call.
It would be wonderful if we could do that
again. We would be responsible for fundraisers.
We would help wherever there was a need."
The firefighters echo the need for a strong
auxiliary. If you are interested in participating,
call Kathy Williams at 878-3349 or Elizabeth
Wells at 878-2030. Join hands with the firefighters
to help build a strong, safe community. Financial
donations may be sent to SNVFD, PO Box 174,
Sautee, GA 30571
Grab a Bite
Young restaurants are bubbling up throughout
the area - just in time for late summer and
autumn visitors. Checking out these little
bistros also provides a great excuse to escape
routine kitchen duties.
North Georgia Bar-B-Q Company - on the corner of the four-way stop just
down from Helen's welcome center. Wes Smith
creates the standards - BBQ pork, ribs and
chicken, all with the appropriate sides and
Brunswick stew by the cup, bowl or quart.
Then there are smoke dogs and "HOT pig
stew." If you didn't get to taste test
North Georgia's fare at Skylake's Halloween
feast last fall, drop by. Hours: Sunday -
Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone:
706-878-5753.
The Sautee Trail Café - 3933 Ga.17 on the way to Clarkesville.
Many Skylakers already have found the log
cabin on the left. Contractor Danny Holcomb,
who built homes in Skylake, his wife Judy
and artist/waitress daughter Jessie now are
busy building breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Biscuits, eggs, pancakes and a variety of
meats top the morning. Sandwiches, burgers,
and a daily special rule at lunch. Or select
from fried chicken, barbecue (catered by
North Georgia Bar-B-Q Company) and steaks.
Too busy to sit down? Drive around back to
the take-out window, but remember this is
not fast food. Hours: Monday 7 a.m. to 2
p.m., Tuesday -Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Sunday closed. Phone: 706-754-8040.
Baron York Café - on the square in Clarkesville above Mountain
Gallery. An exterior staircase leads to this
quaint, mountain-style English tea room.
Proprietor Dea Irby fashions soups, quiches,
breads and sandwiches daily, but Frango Surprise,
seasoned chicken and cheese baked in a pastry,
is a constant. A variety of loose leaf tea
and Habersham blend coffee accent the Baron
York Sampler, an assortment of fanciful desserts,
also served individually. Yorkies, scones
with mock Devonshire cream and lemon curd,
are always available. Reservations are suggested,
but they're a must for full afternoon tea,
private parties and club meetings. The café
also is open following Community Theatre
productions on Thursday nights and Sunday
afternoons. Stop by Friday and Saturday for
light evening fare. Hours: Monday - Saturday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8
to 11 p.m. Phone (cell): 706-248-0160.
You may not find a Bone's or Bacchanalia
but there are some pretty good restaurants
in the area. Closest to Skylake is the Stovall
House. Then there's Bernie's at Nachoochee
Valley Guest House. Try Gene Mara's Nacoochee
Grill just south of Helen. Go east to Stephen's*
or Zanzo's* or Sharkey's* in Clarkesville.
There's a buffet at the Lodge at Unicoi State
Park. Just north of Clarkesville is Glen
Ella Springs. Fast food? Most of the usual
suspects can be found in Cleveland, Clarkesville,
Cornelia and Helen. Mexican? There's El Campesino
in Cleveland and Cornelia*. German? Edelweiss
on Duncan Bridge. Pizza? Papa's in Cleveland.
Bakeries? Country Bake Shoppe on the Helen
Highway and Hofer's of Helen. Or pop in at
one of the cafes scattered in between.
*Denotes beer and wine sales. Plan to brown
bag everywhere else.
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Grandkids visiting? Company coming? Looking
for something to do?
Here are some suggestions:
Sautee Nacoochee Center
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association
is a non-profit organization dedicated to
nurturing creativity and protecting the natural
and historical resources of the Sautee and
Nacoochee Valleys and surrounding area. It
is a thriving cultural and community center,
offering music, theatre, gallery, art studio
and museum. Telephone: 706-878-3300.
snca.org
Anna Ruby Falls
Part of the Chattahoochee National Forest,
this 1,600-acre scenic area features one
of North Georgia’s most spectacular
waterfalls. Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction
of Curtis and York Creeks. (The York Creek
that wanders through Skylake is a different
critter). Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and
York Creek 50 feet to form these twin falls..
From the falls, it becomes Smith Creek and
tumbles downhill to Unicoi Lake and then
to the Chattahoochee River. Plan on a short
hike from the parking lot. There is a $2
parking fee. Telephone: 706-754-6221.
helenga.org/annarubbyfalls
Smithgall Woods — Duke’s Creek
The 5,555-acre regional education center
offers programs for school-age children and
employs a full time Master Teacher and Department
of Natural Resources staff. Though hiking
and mountain biking are always options, there’s
prime trout fishing. Dukes Creek has been
named one of the “Top 100 Trout Streams
in America. All fishing, however, is limited
to artificial lures with barbless hooks,
and all trout must released. Reservations
are required. Telephone: 706-878-3087.
gastatepartks.org/info/smithgall
Unicoi State Park
Unicoi State Park spreads over 1,000 acres
and its facilities include a Conference Center
and Lodge, which can accommodate up to 200
people, cottages, campsites, and two beaches
on a cool 53-acre mountain lake. Unicoi also
provides a year round schedule of programmed
activities. Telephone: 706-878-2201.
ngeorgia.com/parks/unicoi
Hardman Farm
Coming soon to an Indian Mound near you,
the 171-acre Hardman Farm is being preserved
as a living museum through public and private
efforts. Descendants of Lamartine G. Hardman,
Georgia governor from 1927-31, donated the
property and its famed Nacoochee Indian Mound
to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
in 2001. Originally built in 1822 as a summer
home by John Nichols, the grounds include
an opulent (at that time) Italianate villa
and 27 outbuildings. Stay tuned as work progresses.
Other places for your list . . .
Helen/White County Visitors' Center
800-858-8027
www.helenga.org
Babyland General
706-865-5067
www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Dahlonega Gold Museum
706-864-2257
www.ngeorgia.com/parks/dahlonega
Mark of the Potter
706-947-3440
www.markofthepotter.com
Tallulah Gorge State Park
706-754-7970
www.ngeorgia.com/parks/tallulah
Public Golf Courses
Innsbruck Golf Course
06-878-2100
www.innsbruckresort.com
Skitt Mountain Golf Course
706-865-2277
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Miscellany
Shopping
Looking for a Kmart or Wal-Mart? Go east
to Cornelia. Home Depot or Lowe's? South
down Ga.129 to Gainesville or down Ga. 400
to Dawsonville. The North Georgia Outlets
Mall is hard against 400 at the Dawsonville
exit. And don't forget to check other outlet
stores in neighboring Helen or in Commerce.
Adult Beverages
The alcoholic beverages referendum on the
Nov. 4, 2003 county ballot did not pass,
so unless you know someone who measures his
corn crop in gallons or quarts, you're almost
out of luck. In Helen, however, local ordinances
permit sales of alcoholic beverages. Check
out Helen Cellar, Bavarian Bottle Shop, Alpine
Brew or Betty's, all on or just off Main
Street. Over in Habersham County, however,
beer and wine sales are allowed.
Local numbers
Skylake's local calling area includes the
following prefixes: 878, 892, 969, 219,
348 and
865.
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