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Volume 16, Number 3 • October 3, 2014 – January 5, 2015 SERVING SC AND GA: ANDERSON, CLEMSON, TOWNVILLE, FAIR PLAY, SENECA, HARTWELL, LAVONIA AND TOCCOA INSIDE “Redneck Island” Splashing on Lake Hartwell FEATURED HOME Page 16 By Susan Martin Rumors and Facebook posts surfaced in the Lake Hartwell area over the last few months. Fans of the television show Redneck Island 64 Childress Dr. This “waterfront bundle of posted pictures and comments about delight” offers an abundance of amenities & seeing Stone Cold Steve Austin in the possibilities. Begin with a luscious park setting Hartwell, Georgia area. on a level lot, walk down to the covered double slip dock in place which is equipped w/lift, Austin is a former contestant on power & water. Enjoy fantastic views from the show as well as a retired professional the home & the expansive rear decking. The wrestler. open floor plan creates a nice flow throughout. Storage is abundant. A big plus is the garage Though the television network apartment which is ideal for guests or in-laws. County Music Television (CMT) is not Great neighborhood & convenient location. yet releasing a lot of official information Reduced over $40,000 to $399,500 about a new reality show filmed on Lake Hartwell Nicki Meyer, executive Lake Homes for Sale director of the Hart County Chamber Pages 16 & 18 Listings on Hartwell Lake by of Commerce, said the CMT network Hartwell Lake Properties. recently filmed a competition based the network and per their approval. She Four on and/or around Lake Hartwell,” in and around the lake,” Meyer said. Prices range from $470,000 to reality television show on the lake. did confirm the rumors and Facebook Ghilardi said late September. “This was a great opportunity for $67,250 The show’s Line Producer, posts suggesting the network was “They were here for about six to our region to be enjoying the benefit of Lake Rental Property Danielle Ghilardi, said any information filming Season Four of Redneck Island. eight weeks shooting at a cast house about 100 visitors with the cast and crew Page 18 released about the show would be from “We’re currently filming Season and private locations doing challenges staying in our community, shopping in continued on page 4 Lake Land & Lots for Sale Page 18 & 19 Fishers of Men Three Local Culinary Ladies Hartwell Lake Properties has many lake lots available. Find the perfect lot to build your dream lake home! Comes to Lake Charm the Upstate By Susan Martin Hartwell Lake Business Hartwell “Redneck Island” Splashing...... pg 1 Self-proclaimed redneck baker, Fishers of Men Comes to Lake...... pg 1 By Susan Martin for bridge inspection and repair in Francine Roberts Bryson, is spreading Tree Local Culinary Ladies Charm...... pg 1 early September,” said Bobby Eads, her southern charm while touring the Local Officials Alerted to Improper....pg 4 Some of the best bass anglers in senior vice president of the Fishers southeast promoting her first book. A Area Resident Spearhead Hydro...... pg 7 the Southeast will be competing in the of Men Tournament Trail, “and may South Carolina native and resident of Lake Hartwell Assoc. Recruiting...... pg 7 Fishers of Men National Champion- not be back to normal until well af- Pickens, Bryson said she loves being New App Improve Lake User...... pg 8 ship on Lake Hartwell November 11- ter the event’s scheduled dates. The an author and is excited about her Fishing Forecast Fall to Winter...... pg 9 15. water level would have been dropped book: “Blue Ribbon Baking from a Clemson University Recreation...... pg 9 Originally scheduled to take low enough that boating would not Redneck Kitchen”. Events Around Lake Hartwell...... pg 12 place on High Rock Lake in Salisbury, be safe. And in fact, most of the boat “I am having the time of my life,” Buy From Your Local Farmers...... pg 13 N.C., the annual competition had to ramps would be unusable.” she said. “This is my first published Numerous Hunter Education Class....pg 14 be relocated to Lake Hartwell where Eads said it was a very easy deci- book. I am already working on my U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’...... pg 14 competitors will launch from Port- sion to bring the tournament to Lake second book.” Nautical-Themed Holiday Cards..... pg 15 Above: Heidi and Joe Trull owners of Grits & Grocery. man Marina. Hartwell. With recipes including Lake Hartwell Amenities...... pg 19 “Our original plan was to have “The factors that go into our de- “Chocolate Bacon Peanut Butter Pie” charm. Recently she delighted viewers Feature Business Articles the event in High Rock Lake but the cision when selecting a site for one of and “Keep Your Husband at Home with an appearance on QVC. Ready to Go Ice Filtered...... pg 6 lake was scheduled to be drawn down continued on page 4 Cake”, Bryson delivers southern continued on page 13 2 H artwell L ake N ews Lake Business www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014 Marine Specialties, Inc. • 864.260.9700 Marine Specialties, Inc. • 864.260.9700 Marine Specialties, Inc. • 864.260.9700
Marine Specialties, Inc. • 864.260.9700 Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake Business H artwell L ake N ews 3 4 H artwell L ake N ews Lake Business www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014 Reality Television Show Filmed on Lake Hartwell – continued from page 1 our stores, and eating in our restaurants.” “Redneck Island is the only place where Meyer said revenue from the filming brought the South’s loudest and proudest can compete to between $250,000 to $400,000 to the area. She win $100,000 while having fun in the sun, gettin’ added CMT representatives hired from the local dirty in the mud, drinking beers on the beach, and market for production assistants, laborers and partying it up country style!!! security. From the Dixie Doll to the Southern Belle, “We were selected after a search that included the Small Town Country Boy to the Bayou Bad Lake Oconee, Lake Lanier, lakes in Alabama and Boy. Whether you’re from the Backwoods or the Arkansas,” Meyer said. Season Four of Redneck Island is scheduled Farmland, from South Padre Island to the Redneck to appear early December on the CMT network. Riviera. If you have SOUTHERN PRIDE running In a search for contestants, network officials through your veins and winning $100,000 would posted the following seeking contestants to appear have you whistling Dixie, then this is the show for on the show: y ou .” <
Fishers of Men Comes to Lake Hartwell – continued from page 1
our championships are geography, fishery, fa- then compete for up to $10,000 in cash and addi- cilities and the host community,” he said. “Lake tional prizes. Based on averages at the divisional Hartwell and the Anderson community score level and surveys in previous and post season very high in all of these areas.” events, expected participation in the event is ap- “We were thrilled to be able to help Bobby proximately 140-160 anglers. move this tournament to Lake “We would love to have the public to come Hartwell,” said Jennifer Norman, executive out and watch the weigh-ins on both competi- director of Visit Anderson. tion days beginning at 3:00,” Eads said. “This is a great event for Anderson. Our The Fishers of Men National Tournament relationship with Fishers of Men over the years Trail is a nonprofit, nondenominational minis- kept us on the radar when Mr. Eads needed a try whose mission is to introduce Jesus to fisher- host lake.” men and their families and to invite them into “These events are a big undertaking,” Eads a relationship with Him, through bass fishing said, “and would not be possible without the as- tournaments. What began in 1998 as a small sistance of a host community. This takes a con- four division tournament trail with a total of 21 certed effort from the local government, hotel events through the first season has now grown owners, and other business owners in the area. into one of the largest fishing tournament orga- Jennifer Norman at Visit Anderson has worked nizations in the country. During the 2012 sea- very hard to help us get this all put together on son, 44 team tournament divisions and 34 legacy really short notice. And the whole community divisions combined for over 300 tournament has been on board and very supportive ever events. Membership is open to anyone with- since.” out regard to religion, gender, age, or race. For This event is a Championship event and is more information, contact National Director Al not open for registration from the public. Odom at 803-429-1784 or Vice President Bobby “Those who will compete in it are anglers Eads at 812-583-6389. who have worked very hard all summer in their Visit Anderson was established to market respective divisions to earn a spot in this tourna- and promote Anderson as a destination for tour- ment,” Eads said. ist and events. The visitors’ center at 110 Federal At this event, they will be working equally Street welcomes thousands of visitors each year as hard to earn one of the coveted berths in the with maps, travel brochures and current event Fishers of Men National Championship, to be information. For more information visit www. held in the spring of next year.” visitanderson.com or www.facebook.com/visi- Anglers will pre-fish for three days and tandersonsc. <
Lake Officials Alerted to Improper Tree Removal
By Susan Martin lands at Lake Hartwell may include fines, court SThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appearances, and in some instances, revocation Hartwell Lake Office is investigating and of shoreline use permits for private boat docks pursuing restitution for seven cases of major and other permitted structures and activities. destruction to public lands surrounding Lake The severity and reoccurrence of destruction Hartwell. on public lands dictates the severity of the “The destruction cases represent an consequences. unprecedented increase in property owners “Our shoreline management rangers had illegally removing trees and vegetation along noticed a dramatic up-tick in violations,” said the lake’s shoreline,” said Sandy Campbell, Lake Billy E. Birdwell, Senior Public Affairs Specialist Hartwell Natural Resource Program Manager. with the Corporate Communications Office Consequences for destruction of public continued on page 5 Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake Business H artwell L ake N ews 5
Lake Officials Alerted to Improper Tree Removal – continued from page 4 Savannah District, US Army Corps of run-off from private property, which may contain Engineers. fertilizers and herbicides from lawns and farms, “In some cases our rangers noticed the along with other pollutants from roadways. violations while conducting routine inspections Without this natural filter, contaminants seep of neighboring properties or while conducting directly into the lake and can impact water other routine business. In other cases, residents quality. The forested corridors near the shoreline reported the violations which our rangers then also provide cover and habitat for wildlife, and verified.” reduce the potential for shoreline erosion. Hartwell Lake has the largest shoreline “With increases in lakefront property management program of any Corps of Engineers’ sales over the last year, some people attempt to lake in the nation. Fifty percent of its shoreline is ‘stage’ their property for sale by clearing trees on zoned for limited private development, such as a public land to improve their view of the lake,” boat dock or access walkway. Campbell said. “Doing so is not only violation The trees and vegetation surrounding of the Shoreline Management Plan and permit Hartwell Lake serve as a buffer and a filter for conditions, but it also has an environmental effect, impacting many facets of the reservoir.” The Corps of Engineers can issue qualifying adjacent property owners a permit for limited cutting and removal of woodland understory vegetation and the thinning of tree seedlings on federally managed lands surrounding the lake. For questions about authorized activities on Hartwell Lake public lands, or to report potential violations of shoreline use, contact the Hartwell Lake office at 888-893-0678. “We urge all people with property adjacent to the reservoir to be good stewards and neighbors of the lake,” Campbell said. “They would never consider going onto their neighbor’s property and cutting down trees. We would like the same courtesy extended to public lands, especially since their actions affect the lake and the environment it creates.” < 6 H artwell L ake N ews Lake Business www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014 Ready to Go Ice Made From Filtered Water By Susan Martin by human hands or trucked in from another manu- facturing location. Drinking water in Anderson County has been “The water used to make the ice is tripled fil- in the news over the last few months. Many people tered,” Trotter said. “The first filter is a sediment filter. comment on the smell and taste of the drinking The second is a charcoal .05 micron filter for excellent water complaining about an odor that smells like taste. Last the water is filtered through a water softener dirt. Anderson Regional Joint Water System has system. The ice will have the best taste of any around.” maintained an aggressive water quality-monitoring With current Anderson County water issues, program of both Lake Hartwell source water and the Trotter said his ice sales have increased because his water treated at its Lake Hartwell Water Treatment ice is triple filtered so well that it tastes great even after Plant over the spring and summer. According to a made with local water. press release from the water system, the monitoring “Ice from the machines is used for local res- has shown numerous algae blooms during which taurants, boating, camping, parties, sporting events, taste and odor causing algae counts increase at near tail-gating, trail and ATV riding, family gatherings, exponential rates then drop dramatically. While the weddings, fishing, hunting, ice cream manufacturing, treated water has at all times met the standards for or just for a good ice cold glass of sweet tea on the safe consumption, maintaining aesthetic quality has porch,” he said. been an ongoing challenge. Trotter set his first machine in Williamston, SC Local business owner, Chris Trotter, has a solu- in October of 2007. Now he has ten locations across tion to help during the challenging water situation Anderson County including many locations around through his family owned business Ice-to-go, an ice the Lake Hartwell area. vending machine operation across Anderson County. “I provide an everyday needed retail prod- “We offer twice the ice for half the price of the uct that offers a better tasting and more conve- convenience or grocery store,” Trotter said. “Our ma- nient product that saves people money,” he said. chines operate 24 hours each day of the week. Our “We are always looking for new locations in Anderson ice is fresh, clean, and convenient.” 16 pounds of ice to place new ice vending machines. Please contact us if in a bag or 20 pounds dumped directly into a cooler you have a place that you would like to see an ice ma- costs only $1.50. chine located. The machines are a very large upfront “Normally a ten pound bag, frozen together as expense. The location would have to be very heavily one hard clump, is $2.19 and higher at the other retail populated and have a large ice demand for the area.” locations” Trotter said. “The ice from our vending ma- For more information, call Trotter at (864) 617- chines is never frozen together; it is always loose ice.” 7343 or go to www.ice-to-go.com to find the loca- Ice is produced onsite: not touched or handled tion nearest to you!! < Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake Business H artwell L ake N ews 7 Area Resident and Local Business Owner Spearhead Hydro Electric Project By Susan Martin the client to virtually zero his power bill as well as being able to have available power when the Area resident, Don George, felt fortunate grid goes down,” Jason said. “This of course is when a friend introduced him to Jason Smith, a tall order. We had to utilize a grid- chief operating officer of S-Tek Building Solu- tied/off-grid system to accomplish tions in Seneca, SC. Jason had been researching this. Another objective was to con- alternative sources of energy and Mr. George trol the lake level because the exist- was ready to implement a project on his prop- erty. The two decided to implement a micro ing outlet was not releasing enough hydro electric project at George’s residence, us- water and the lake constantly over- ing lake water to provide the power. flowed the overfill pipe.” “The micro-hydro system that Jason in- Both objectives were met and stalled for me is four weeks in operation,” Mr. now the George family has the ability George said. “I am excited that I am producing and control of their power produc- the electricity for my house. This is unique in tion and lake level control simultane- that as far as I am aware it is the first micro hydro ously. electric system to supply residential power in the “These installed components also allow them to see the real time Upstate.” Photos by Julie Smith “I live on a small lake in Mountain Rest and consumption of each individual es- had often considered tapping into this resource sential circuit used in their home allowing them for electricity. However, it was difficult to find an incredible awareness of their personal energy someone in the area who could help implement Above Lft: S-Tek Building Solutions COO, Jason Smith in front of completed Penstock Outake & Generator House (river side). consumption,” Jason said. Above Rt: Inverter battery box, diversion controller, diversion loads & essential inverter load panel. the project. Fortunately, a friend knew of Jason Mr. George said the project has made him and thought that he might be able to help. Jason our conversation was asked whether or not we interested. He also said he had a great potential aware of his electric needs and how he uses spent a lot of time researching the project, put- had done any micro hydro electric projects.” micro hydro electric site. I agreed to this and power. ting all the components together and spearhead- Smith said he told Powell he had been studying after the initial site survey, the rest is history of “It has made me aware of the potential of ing the project. I am happy with the results.” the possibilities for some time. course.” alternative energy,” Mr. George said, “whether it “The project began when I was approached “I was aware of the potential benefits of Short-term goals for the project were to is micro hydro, solar, or wind for residential use. by a gentleman, Mr. Frank Powell, at one of our such a system for the residential market,” Jason assemble the system components, which took There are more people looking into this as our local home shows,” Jason said. “We were en- said. “After talking about a few technical aspects much research pairing components to deal with energy bills increase. Even though the upfront gaged in conversation about alternative power of such a project, exuding great enthusiasm for a the estimated amounts of power that were pro- expense was great, I am enjoying the fact that my prompted by a solar panel we had at our booth project of this nature, Mr. Powell alluded to the jected for production. electricity is now a minimal cost to me.” at the Seneca home show. The question during fact that he may have a potential client that was “We wanted to make enough power for continued on page 8
Recruiting Campaign
Reprint from the Lake Hartwell recruiting any person, organization or business Association News Letter that you know has an interest in the lake and The Lake Hartwell Association’s latest re- should be able to invest the cost of a member- cruiting campaign ended on Memorial Day with ship in the only organization on Lake Hartwell a drawing to determine the winner of two auto- that exists entirely “for the sake of the lake”. Sim- matic inflatable life jackets. Campaign results ply ask them if they like the full pool of water were not as good as we had hoped for, but we we are enjoying this recreation season…it’s not have added a number of new family and busi- ness members, as well as welcomed a significant happening simply because of the good rains we number of members back into the organization. have experienced since last summer. By the way, Many members had not received their renewal extra donations to the Association are always notices during the second half of 2013 and were welcome. Remember that dues and donations simply unaware that annual dues were past due. are tax deductible. Donating and joining is easy, We are still lagging in membership and are feeling a budget squeeze as a result. So once simply go to the Association’s website Member- again we want to encourage everyone who ap- [email protected]. preciates this beautiful water resource to become By the way, the Ed Cochran family was the a member, and our members to recruit at least proud winner of the two life jackets that were do- one new member. We are all aware that the cost nated by Capt. Dave’s Boating World located on of everything continues to increase, and LHA‘s highway 24 in Anderson. So next time you need activities continue to expand, especially in terms of maintaining good relations with the Corps, boating supplies, repairs, or a new boat, remem- state agencies and representatives, and local or- ber Dave Strickland, his generosity, and support ganizations and business entities. Please help by of LHA. < 8 H artwell L ake N ews Lake News www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014
New App Improves Lake Users Experience
By Susan Martin “We made conscious efforts to develop but repackages the most frequently accessed content river conditions downstream. an application that was easy to use for easy viewing on smaller screens “We’re always looking for ways to make Lake Hartwell boaters, fishermen, and from any mobile device,” said Russell characteristic of mobile devices. our products better,” Wicke said. “If while residents now have access to a free mobile ap- plication to improve their experiences on Lake Wicke, chief of Savannah District’s “Users will find at their fingertips using the app you have ideas on how it might be Hartwell. Corporate Communications Office. current reservoir levels, outflow improved, please don’t hesitate to let us know. The free mobile application, recently “Users will find that once they rates, rainfall data, projection charts, We welcome your comments and feedback.” launched by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launch this app, the information they forecasts and more on Savannah To download the application, search for Savannah District, puts lake and rainfall data at want isn’t more than two clicks away. District’s new app,” Wicke said. “All the “USACE Savannah” from the app store compatible arms’ reach for those interested in conditions of It’s now fast, easy, and convenient to information is unique to the Savannah with your mobile device, for instance: the iTunes the Corps-operated Savannah River reservoirs access lake conditions from a fishing River Basin.” App Store, Google Play or the Amazon app store. and river gauges. boat, restaurant, or camp site.” The mobile application also The app is also available online via a The app provides the most in-demand The app pulls data in real-time from provides information on the status of desktop version at www.usacesavannah. information on the status of Lake Hartwell. the district’s water management database, lakes Russell and Thurmond, as well as mobiapp.at. <
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Smith said the generators produce approxi- country to take advantage of these systems be- mately 1657 watts per hour or 39,768 watts per cause of all the ponds, lakes, rivers and streams,” day (39.7 kW). he said. “The systems “The genera- do require someone tors are not very who is knowledgeable large or loud and of how to extrapolate run solely off the the potential energy water that turns from water sources, the turgo wheel,” or the sun using solar he said. “The client panels for that matter, has been banking and the assembly of or having an excess components, wiring, of approximately 20 plumbing etc. to get kW per day over the most power pos- what they use. This sible. You always need of course changes to strive to use the least depending on the amount of components seasons and how the to get the greatest individual may use amount of power pos- power from their sible, as well as being homes. We have de- mindful of the carbon tuned the genera- that was produced to tors, meaning that install these systems. they’re capable of We all know the price
even more power Photo by Julie Smith of energy from this than we are current- S-Tek Building Solutions Crew and homeowner Don George point in time will never ly allowing them to installing the Intake Piping at the main water source (lake side).. be less than it is now.” produce.” For more informa- Jason forecasts more of these systems will tion contact Smith at S-Tek Greenline, a division be used in the area. of S-Tek Building Solutions at (864) 888-1620 or “We just happen to live in a great part of the www.stekbuildingsolutions.com. < Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake News H artwell L ake N ews 9
Fishing Forecast Fall to Winter By PRESTON HARDEN times you pull it away. Keep working it till you Professional Guide, Lake Hartwell feel the fish. www.bucktailguideservice.com By November, the Lake is turning over and It has been nice having normal rainfall this fishing can get tough. The water inverts with the year and the lake staying full most of the year. surface water sinking and the deep water rising. We are about 4 feet below full pool as of late The water can turn a dark Brown color, get foam September. This is normal management for the on top and smell like decomposing leaves. The Corps of Engineers to lower it this time of year. turnover starts in the creeks and moves out to Hopefully they won’t drop it too low and we will deeper water. It completes in the creeks first and get winter and spring rains to raise it back up. the fish migrate to the creeks , and up Lake. As the water cools in the fall, all fish become By December, the turnover is complete more active. Most fish move back shallow. The stripers and hybrids start to move away from the and the water turns a pretty green color. The fish deep water near the dam. They will start to roam go on a feeding frenzy getting ready for winter. and chase bait in the surface. A good top water Seagulls arrive and will be close to active fish. plug like a zara spook or a lucky Kraft Sammy This is one of my favorite times of the year, with Amanda Cattafi,16 year old from Lavonia will get explosives strikes. Work it by reeling and fish eating small flukes on small jigheads. This is GA with a nice largemouth bass caught on twitching the rod tip to make it pop, pop, pop. the best month of the year to catch a big striper a lucky craft Sammy on 9-12-14. Don’t yank when the fish hits it because many on a fly. < Clemson University Recreation on Lake Hartwell By Susan Martin leyball court; rowing boat docks; disc golf (score Clemson University students, faculty, staff, cards available in the CORE office); and athletic and community members have a recreational re- fields. treat on Lake Hartwell at the Campus Beach and “It is a great location to become comfort- Recreation Area. able with outdoor activities, providing exposure “The beach’s adjacency to campus makes it to the expanse of great landscape in the Upstate a great place to get away without having to really on a small-time scale close to Clemson’s campus,” get away,” said Dave Frock, Executive Director of Frock said. Campus Recreation. “It is a perfect location for “Clemson’s Outdoor Recreation and Educa- families and individuals to enjoy the outdoors, ei- ther on the water or the natural trails around the tion (CORE) program is a great educational re- beachfront.” source for people who want to learn about local Many people referred to the area as the hiking opportunities, kayaking, canoeing, and YMCA beach for years because the YMCA leased other outdoor adventures. CORE employees are the property from the University. During the last a wealth of knowledge for people who want to decade, the name changed to the Campus Beach just get outside.” and Recreation Area with responsibility for the The Department of Campus Recreation property shifting back to the Department of strives to provide quality recreation experiences Campus Recreation. “In the past, it has been grossly underuti- to the students, faculty and staff of Clemson Uni- lized, but the University is starting to move on versity through its’ programs and facilities. These some plans to make the area a better experience experiences afford the diverse campus commu- for Clemson students, faculty, and staff,” Frock nity opportunities to interact while participating said. “Today, we still host events with YMCA. in a wide variety of instructional and competitive We’ve tried to keep that relationship.” activities that promote the development of the Open from sunrise to sunset daily, the Cam- mind and body. pus Beach is available to University affiliates and community members who have joined Campus For more information or to reserve a space, Recreation. The public can reserve spaces in ad- contact the Department of Campus Recreation at vance for small events and get-togethers. Ameni- 864-656-3453 or go to www.clemson.edu/cam- ties include: picnic shelters and tables; a sand vol- pus-life/campus-recreation. < 10 H artwell L ake N ews Lake News www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake Business H artwell L ake N ews 11 SHORELINE RENOVATION!
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Games! 4pm dog custom contest, (1 grandpar- Commerce or any Hartwell Service Hartwell Main Street, for registration Prizes! Give-aways! Safety Presen- ent free with each Childs admissions. League member call Pat Harper form go to www.hartwellmainstreet.com tation! Snacks! Contest! Emergency 2* ����������� Last of the Maze 2014 706-376-5643. 10-12 ����� Balloons Over Anderson FESTIVAL Vehicles, Music and fun! Denver Downs Farm, 4915 Clemson 6* ����������� Christmas Parade 4pm, Historic Free admission, free parking, free con- 24 ���������� Civil War Living History & Reenact- Blvd., (ext. 19B off I-85, one mile Downtown Toccoa, Toccoa Women’s certs, Free field access. Fri. 3pm-10pm, ment Weekend 9am- Education Day, of left Anderson, (864) 222-0336 Club (706) 716-0490 Sat. 7am-10pm, Sun. 7am-10pm Open to group &individuals (admis- www.denverdownsfarm.com 7* ����������� Christmas Parade 11* ��������� Old Farm Days Weekend Exhibits sion includes all activities) groups my 6-9* �������� Upstate Holiday Show 3pm, Main Street, Anderson, Ruth 3pm,Christopher Branch, live music- rotate through 6 Cavil War Educa- www.upstateholidayshow.com Ann Terry, (864) 231-1134 www. main stage 7pm, DJ-Main Sage tional Station. 9am-10am, Maze & 7* ����������� Pilot Club of Hartwell Annual downtownanderson.com Produce Foothills Heritage Market Tokeena Angus Anderson County Farmers 178 Hayfield Road, Westminster Westminster: [email protected] Seneca: www.tokeena.com Market (Across from Blue Ridge Electric (864) 903-1823, Stanley Gibson (864) 247-000, Neil and 402 N. Murry Ave., November 25-29 Co-Op) Oct. (8am - 12pm) Gwen McPhail Tues, Thur, & Sat (8am - 1pm) Nov. 29 Gwen McPhail (864) 972-3192 – Dec. 20 Sat. (10am – 2pm) Sharon Greenbrier Farms Nicometo (864) 231-1924 Easley: www.greenbrierfarms.com Taylor Creek Farm Split Creek Farm 3806 Centerville Rd., Anderson (864) 855-9782, Amy Bishop Toccoa: www.thehippyfarm@gmail. Clemson Area Food Exchange Mon. – Sat. 9am - 6pm com, All natural produce and poultry. (CAFE) On line ordering, four local www.splitcreek.com pick up options Open year round: Walker Century Farms Tours and Open year round, Evin Lavonia Farmers Market www.clemsonareafoodexchange.com Anderson, www.walkercentury Evans (864) 287-3921 Wed and Sat. (7am-11am) (Lance Howard, (864) 372-9004 farms.com, (864) 226-2668, Nancy 1269 East Main St.,downtown Lavonia Walker, walkercenturyfarms@ Clemson Farmers’ Market Denver Downs Farm (706) 499-8255 Thur. - Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat., 1 yahoo.com Year round Beef and Pork (578 Issaqueena Trail) 0am-10pm, Sun., 1pm-6pm, Oct. 17 Fridays (3:00pm - 6:00pm) Stephens County Extension Nov 7, Harvest Market, Dec 5 Holiday (Open Frid.10/24 – 9am-10pm Patrick Square CSA Service Market Kathi Dimmock (864) 654- 4915 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, Clemson (864) 654-1500, Wed and Sat, (7am to 12pm) North 3918 [email protected] (864) 222-0336 Chris Hodge Broad Street in Toccoa. www.clemsonfarmersmarket.org www.denverdownfarm.com Three Local Culinary Ladies Charm the Upstate – continued from page 1 “Selling on QVC was amazing,” when I got a book deal he still wanted to be.” by attending and participating in a she said. “David Venable himself to write it. We’re still in contact to Bryson said she met Tommie Rae variety of public events, performing picked my book to be sold as a this day. He’s an amazing and kind through Facebook. cooking demonstrations, taking presale book. It sold out the first person.” “When she was on chopped, we part in educational discussions on time in less than seven minutes.” The American Bakingconnected,” Bryson said. “Because I establishing healthy eating habits for Bryson said viewers purchased 13,000 Competition aired on CBS. “You can had already been through the TV thing children, and showcasing the best books and QVC asked her to return still watch it on you tube,” she said. and knew what life after TV was like, I of South Carolina’s bounty in both for a second presale. “It was awesome. I was cast the year wanted to give her a little advice of how agriculture and tourism. The Chef “I am only the second person to before. We filmed in Georgia, close to things happen.” Ambassadors also work with the be asked back for a presale,” she said. Jeff’s home, in the winter. We baked Bryson said she and Fowler Governor’s Mansion Chef, Steven Above: Grits & Grocery famous praline bacon. everything from pies to puff pastries.” connected so well.” We both have the Janowski, who serves as an advisor “The other was Michael Simon of The “I love to slow smoke or braise Bryson is not alone in her same upbringing and the same views to the ambassadors and assists in Chew on ABC. I can’t wait to go back meats till they fall apart and make culinary accolades. Teen novice on food and TV,” Bryson said. “She’s promoting the state’s food and cuisine. with my next book and my own line you want to ask for another piece of of products.” Tommi Rae Fowler, of Townville, won like a little sister to me. We talk all the “Seeing where my food comes cornbread to sop up the gravy,” she Bryson also captivated Jeff the national Teen Chopped Challenge time and even got the chance to do a from is one of my biggest joys.,” Trull said. “I love fresh vegetables cooked Foxworthy when she was a contestant on the Food Network earlier this cooking demo in Studio 63 for TV said. “Joe and I have had the luck just enough to bring out the flavor and on the American Baking Competition year. Fowler is a junior at Wren High before my book launched.” and pleasure to work in some really let mother nature take all the credit last summer. Foxworthy hosted the School in Piedmont. She attends Another local chef received a great places with wonderful chefs that for her work. I love for Joe to make competition. Bryson said he hugged the Career and Technology center high honor earlier this year. taught us things we didn’t even know icecream with rich fresh local milk like her neck when the competition ended in Williamston, where she studies Heidi Trull, owner of Grits and we wanted to learn.” we get from Hickory Hill in Edgefield and asked her to let him write the culinary skills under Chef Chris Groceries in Belton, received the “I spent 20 years working in where you can talk to the cow and ask foreward for her cookbook. Moree. designation of South Carolina Chef fine dining restaurants around the her how her day is going. Most of all I “Of course I didn’t believe him,” “My chef told the class one Ambassador. Trull represents the country. I knew when I was ready to Bryson said. “ But when I emailed him day about the competition and I Upstate open my own place that it would have love to cook fresh local food that puts a decided to sign up,” she said. “All my “As an ambassador I will do the quality of a great restaurant but be smile on my guests faces.” competitors were super talented and cooking demonstrations and spread as comfortable as your Mama’s house.” Trull and her husband, Joe, had done many more things in the the word to by local, eat local, and Trull describes her menu as eclectic have owned and operated their culinary world than I had.” support our farmers big and small,” soul food. restaurant for ten years. Grits and Fowler hopes to follow in Bryson’s Trull said. “Our goal here at Grits and Grocers is located at the Saylors footsteps and publish a cookbook. The Chef Ambassadors work Groceries is to make you feel like you Crossroads where Highway 185 and “Cooking is my happy place,” closely with the South Carolina have come home and you’re at your own Highway 284 meet. Fowler said. “I don’t have to be Department of Agriculture table,” she said. “We work closely with a Bryson’s cookbook is available something I’m not when I’m in the (SCDA) and South Carolina Parks, group of local growers to plan the best at major booksellers, Bi-lo grocery Above: Grits and Grocery palmetto cheese burger. kitchen. I can be as crazy as I want Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) freshest menu we can every week.” stores and online. < 14 H artwell L ake N ews Lake News www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014 Numerous Hunter Education Classed Added to the Upstate Provided by the South Carolina * Oct. 25, 2014 Department of Nature 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Resources SC Department of Natural All residents and non-residents born Resources after June 30, 1979, must successfully 311 Natural Resources Drive complete a hunter education course that Clemson, SC 29631 is approved by the S.C. Department of * Nov. 1, 2014 Natural Resources (DNR) before a hunting 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. license can be obtained. Pre-registration of attendance is recommended as limited space Calhoun Falls State Park is available. Individuals can register by going 46 Maintenance Shop Road to http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted. (Community Building) html and follow the instructions to register Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 for their particular class, date and location. * Nov. 8, 2014 Children under 12 must be 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. accompanied by an adult. Students are S.C. Department of Natural asked to bring a pencil or pen for testing purposes. Students are requested to arrive Resources prior to the starting time and either bring 311 Natural Resources Drive a bag lunch or be able to get lunch off-site Clemson, SC 29631 during the allotted time break. * Dec. 6, 2014 Several dates have been added for the 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. convenience of residents in the Upstate. S.C. Department of Natural (See schedule to the right). Find additional classes near you all Resources around the state at http://www.register-ed. 311 Natural Resources Drive com/programs/42. < Clemson, SC 29631 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Open Four Recreation Areas for Hunting. Reprint from the U.S. Corps of restricted to shotgun only with No. 4 shot or Engineers blog Balancing the smaller. Hunting for deer and turkey is re- Basin, http://balancingthebasin. stricted to archery equipment only – all fire- arymlive.mil arms are prohibited. The areas will be open on a walk-in or boat-in only basis (No motorized vehicles will be allowed within the gated ar- HARTWELL, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps eas). Only portable stands/blinds are accept- of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open able and must be removed from public land four recreation areas for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2014-2015 after the season. Georgia hunting season. These areas include: The S.C. Department of Natural Re- sources (SCDNR) added nine hunting areas to their existing lease with the U.S. Army • Paynes Creek Recreation Area, Hart Corps of Engineers. These areas include: County, GA (399 acres) • Hartwell Dam Quarry Area, Hart Coun- • South Carolina River, Anderson County, ty, GA (410 acres) SC (125 acres) • New Prospect Recreation Area, Hart • Glenn Ferry Recreation Area, Anderson County, GA (34 acres) County, SC (211 acres) • Jenkins Ferry Recreation Area, • Weldon Island Recreation Area, Ander- Stephens County, GA (31 acres) son County, SC (138 acres) • Apple Island Recreation Area, Anderson Hunting in the Hartwell Dam Quarry County, SC (107 acres) area requires a permit, which is available at • Townville Recreation Area, Anderson no cost from the Corps’ Hartwell Lake Office, County, SC (23 acres) located at 5625 Anderson Highway, Hartwell, • River Forks Recreation Area, Anderson Georgia. County, SC (182 acres) No hunting in Hunting regulations, license require- closed portion of the recreation area. ments and seasons set by the Georgia Depart- • Camp Creek Recreation Area, Anderson ment of Natural Resources (GADNR) will ap- County, SC (48 acres) ply. Please contact GADNR at 770-535-5499 • Martin Creek Recreation Area, Oconee for information on Georgia regulations. County, SC (60 acres)Choestoea Recre- Small game hunting is allowed in all ar- ation Area, Oconee County, SC (369 acres) eas listed above, but only after deer and tur- key seasons close. Hunting for small game is continued on page 19 Fall 2014 www.hartwelllakenews.com Lake News H artwell L ake N ews 15 Nautical-Themed Holiday Cards Support BoatU.S. Foundation Celebrate the season by sending greeting cards and gifts that show your passion for boating and your support of the BoatU.S. Foundation’s vital work – all at the same time! The Foundation promotes safe, clean and responsible boating, providing educational outreach directly to boaters and supporting partner organizations nationwide. With millions of boaters on the water, their aim is to reduce accidents and fatalities, increase stewardship of our waterways and keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime. This year’s large collection of BoatU.S. Holiday Cards is beautifully designed with unique nautical-themed imagery and warm holiday greetings. Ordering holiday cards from the BoatU.S. Collection offers the buyer a number of benefits not found in store-bought cards – including personalization inside the cards and free return address labels and seals with every order. Best of all, the BoatU.S. Foundation earns a portion of every box of cards sold! The works of the artists and photographers represented in this Collection are some of the best available in the market today. The quality of the greeting cards and gifts is known to be among the highest in the industry. In addition to the top-quality color printing, many of BoatU.S. Holiday Cards incorporate full color and deluxe treatments, “no mess glitter,” embossing, gold- ink accents, and other enhancements. View the many beautiful designs at the BoatU.S. Holiday Card web site at www. holidaycardcenter.org/boat. Place your order online or by calling (800) 308-4290. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. < 16 H artwell L ake N ews Hartwell Lake Homes www.buylake.com 1-800-BUY-LAKE 149 Hickory Hill Ln. Custom built home on Lake Hartwell, 121 Fennell Rd. Must see this well maintained & ready to 177 Welters Cove Your very own private retreat on Lake 806 Dogwood Ln. Looking for a Lake Hartwell home fully 5 BR/3BA with an open floor plan waiting for you! Walk move into Cape Cod style home with charm & appeal! This Hartwell with over 2 acres of wooded waterfront property furnished & waiting for you to enjoy the lake? This is it, located into the first floor & experience casual lake living & great 4BR/3BA home has hardwood flooring & tile throughout. just waiting for you. A 3 BR/2BA home is fully furnished just off buoy T 14 on Beaver Creek by water & a short dive to views. The master BR suite includes a private screen porch The soaring ceilings give you the open feeling as you enter ready for you to enjoy the lake & the serenity of the I-85 & Anderson. This 3 BR/2BA home is a must see, the lake to enjoy the lake breeze & water views. A fully finished the main level of the home. You will find master suite on private location. There is a large deck & screen porch for side of the home has a 12’ x 55’ 3 season room for entertaining lower level includes a huge rec. room with a wet bar, 2 BRs the main level & private access to the deck. The upper level entertaining or just relaxing. This 2 acre property has or just relaxing. Enjoy the feeling of being outdoors with the has 2BR’s & a bath for guest or family & the lower has an & 2 “flex” rooms being used as BRs. Gentle walk to the lake approximately 346’ of water frontage area & could be “wall of glass doors” that you can open & feel the breeze off the additional BR/BA. Enjoy the huge rec. room & covered & the double deck all aluminum dock. divided if you desired to do so. The covered slip dock is lake. The dock is a double deck, double slip dock on deep year patio on the lake side of the home. Just a short walk to $470,000 the lake & a 2 slip double deck dock with lift is waiting for located on deep year round water to store your boat & enjoy round water waiting for your boat or other water toys. Call your boat. $359,000 the clear water swimming skiing or fishing. $279,000 today to arrange showing the home. $249,000 664 Childress Dr. This “waterfront bundle of delight” 1065 Tranquility Ln. Just like the name implies a tranquil 513 Shoal Creek Crossing A casual 3Bd./2Ba. waterfront 525 Shawnee Trl. Deep water w/covered slip dock ready offers an abundance of amenities & possibilities. Begin & private location on Lake Hartwell. The home has been home which offers lake views from your family room, for your boat. Open plan with soaring ceilings of tongue with a luscious park setting on a level lot, walk down to completely renovated inside & out. New exterior siding, a dining room, sunroom & large deck. It has a large finished & grove pine & a wood burning rock fireplace to enjoy on the covered double slip dock in place which is equipped w/ new deck & a cart path to the covered slip dock on the walk-out basement & a lower level garage. You will enjoy those cool evenings. The master BR is on the main level lift, power & water. Enjoy fantastic views from the home & lake. Inside the home is COMPLETLY NEW, everything, the large covered dock which sits in deep water & a private w/ a 2nd guest BR, a formal DR & a huge bunk or rec. the expansive rear decking. The open floor plan creates a including the interior walls, all cabinets, granite, tile & gentle sloped lot. Investors may be interested in its’ rental room to accommodate large numbers of friends or family. nice flow throughout. Storage is abundant. A big plus is the carpet floors, new baths. If it is inside it is new. potential. Conveniently located just off I-85. Second level is a guest BR with a full BR. A huge deck for garage apartment which is ideal for guests or in-laws. Great $345,900 Reduced to sell @ $249,900 entertaining or just relaxing & enjoying nature. neighborhood & convenient location. $240,000 Reduced over $40,000 to $399,500 240 Mount View Ln. Absolutely great Lake Hartwell 3 282 Falcon Dr. Perfect full time or 2nd home! If you’re 1138 Clearwater Shores Truly a rare find on Lake Hartwell, 312 Harbor Dr. Completely updated 2 Bedroom/2 Bath home BR/3BA home in move in condition just waiting for you to looking for a private lake neighborhood, a great lot & the a lakefront cabin located on an almost level lot with deep year in immaculate condition & ready to move in. Totally new enjoy the lake. The home has been updated with new kitchen convenience of the town of Hartwell (shopping & dining) round water just off the Tugaloo section of the lake, (Buoy kitchen; new cabinets, new counter tops & all appliances. If appliances, granite countertops, & carpet in the bedrooms. only 5 minutes away, you need to come take a look. This T 20 by water). The cabin is a modified/added on vintage you need extra space for a home office or work room there is Enjoy a large lake side screen porch just off the main level of 3Bd/2Ba brick home offers all this & has a partially finished camper in excellent condition. It is ready for you to enjoy the a detached heated and cooled office equipped with internet the home with great views of the lake & cool breezes. There is a walk-out basement with added potential. A large deck lake or remove & build your own dream home. A covered and telephone connections. The home is in an excellent covered patio located off the lower level as well for entertaining overlooks beautiful Lake Hartwell & your dock. slip low maintenance dock is in place on the lake & the community conveniently located near the Portman Marina & family & friends. A paved cart path is an easy walk or short Priced to sell at $299,000. shoreline has over 200 feet of interlocking concrete retaining the 2 waterfront restaurants. Boat slips are available at Portman ride to the covered slip dock waiting for your boat. Convenient wall in place. Call today for details or arrange a showing. Marina for you boat & are just an easy walk or golf cart ride to 1-85, Hartwell & Anderson. to the docks. Only minutes from I-85 & Anderson/Clemson $375,000 $249,500 Area. Truly a must see to appreciate home. $225,000 1-800-BUY-LAKE www.hartwelllakeproperties.com Hartwell Lake Homes H artwell L ake N ews 17 924 Dogwood Ln. Enjoy the views of the lake from your 307 Hopkins Rd. Beautiful like new 3 BR 1 1/2 BA home 53 Sawyer Ln. A must see 2BR/1BA well maintained 242 Clearwater Shores E. Looking for a move in ready 12’ X 30’ screened porch complete with a hammock. The with views of Lake Hartwell & situated on over an acre of Lake Hartwell Cottage, the home is in move in condition get a way on Lake Hartwell & less than $100.000? Look no walk to the lake & your covered slip dock is a short walk property. Very private setting with security gate at entrance ready to enjoy. It is an easy walk or cart ride to the lake & farther, this is it! The home is situated on an almost level on a very gentle slope. This neat as a pin home is being & no adjoining homes within site. Huge decks & multiple a covered slip dock is in place waiting for you boat. The lot leading to the lake & has plenty of storage for your lake offer completely furnished & ready to enjoy the lake, right gazebos wrap the front & lake side of the home & are great home is located very close to the town of Hartwell & a gear & other toys. No dock in place but it is a great place down to the silver ware & dishes. for entertaining family & friends. The home is nestled under short distance to interstate 85. to pull your boat up to the shore. Call today to arrange an mature oak trees but open views for viewing abundant appointment. $219,000 wildlife & the lake. Oversized windows in front & back really $115,000 open up the home to enjoy nature. The home is currently OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE RENTED. Owner is interested in selling as an investment ON THIS HOME. $99,000 property with rental income. Call for details. $136,500 214 Boxwood Lane Secluded 3BR/2.5BA hideaway is 429 Hattons Ford Rd. Well maintained weekend getaway 201 Singleton Private & affordable lake living. Enjoy 412 Bertha Dr. Looking for a great get away on Lake surrounded by woods & nature. It is located at the end of or permanent home located just minutes from everything. this 3Bd./2Ba “retreat” that sits on 1.45 acres (2 lots) & Hartwell? Take a look at this 2 BR 2 BA mobile home a cul-de-sac & backs up to Lake Hartwell. Total makeover (I-85, Portman Marina, shopping, dining, etc.). Being has great water, fantastic views, beautiful woods & an with great views of the lake. The home is being offer fully sports an airy kitchen with stainless steel appliances & offered fully & nicely furnished. Ready to move in. Great easy walk to the lake. Open & deep waters for all water furnished & ready to move in & enjoy the lake. A large granite countertops. Low maintenance laminate floors screened porch overlooking the lake. This is yellow zoned activities. Plenty of room to beach your boat with nearby covered deck on the lakeside of the home for entertaining enhance the lifestyle of this comfy floor plan. Extras & you can beach your boat. Outside storage unit included boat ramp. Large deck for entertaining & a little guest & enjoying the views is waiting. Owner has current COE include a cozy fireplace, deck, storage & recreation room. in sales price. cottage. Charming lake neighborhood in great location. permits for a dock & electric line is already in place with a light at the lakefront. $174,900 $129,000 REDUCED TO $112,000 $80,000 350 Timberlake One Cir. Like new Lake Hartwell home 1100 Pinelake Dr. Perfect little 2/BR/1BA cabin on Lake 236 Gumlog Dr. Lake Hartwell getaway. 2BR/1BA home 125 Overlook Four BR four BA Lake view condo with that has been completely remodeled & waiting for you Hartwell offers you a place to escape to for fishing, water waiting for you & your family to enjoy the lake fishing club house, fitness room, pool, landscaped grounds with & the family to enjoy. Totally new everything inside the sports, fun & relaxation.. A gentle sloped lot, which is actually or water sports. The home is being offered furnished and walking paths. Convenient location to I 85, downtown home, new appliances, new cabinets throughout, carpet, 2 lots, offers 100 ft. of water frontage & is mostly fenced. A rear ready to enjoy. Large deck & patio on the lakeside of the Anderson & Clemson! A great investment property with kitchen flooring & a new heat pump. You must see this screened-in porch offers additional space to enjoy outdoor living home for relaxing or entertaining family & friends. Call proven rental record. & lake views. A storage or workshop room with functional home to appreciate all the updates. Owner financing a today to set up an appointment to see the home. usage is in place Water toys & lawn equipment can be stored in OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! possibility. Call today to arrange a showing. the exterior storage shed on the property. This waterfront retreat $110,000 Call for details. $140,000 is conveniently located just 5 minutes from I-85 & 15 minutes to Clemson by water. Shopping, dining & Portman Marina are also nearby. Priced to sell & ready to move in!!! $125,000 18 H artwell L ake N ews Hartwell Lake Homes & Rentals www.buylake.com 1-800-BUY-LAKE Rented 122 Overlook Two BD/two BA condo overlooking Lake 117 Sue Ella Ct. Well maintained 3Bd/2Ba home in 211 Harbor Drive Cozy full time home or weekend “get- Paradise Point Lot 20 Looking for a great lot to build your Hartwell with community pool, fitness center, & club Townville Commons. You will enjoy the open and spacious away” on Lake Hartwell in The Shoals community. Great Lake Hartwell dream home? This what you are looking for! house. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, downtown floor plan. The bedrooms are split and allows for added seasonal view of the lake from the multi-level deck which Level lot with hardwoods & dock already in place on the Anderson, I85 & Clemson. Currently tenant occupied, a privacy. Large kitchen, den w/fireplace, living room and is also great for entertaining & barbecuing. The wooded lake. Very private location on the lake & near Hartwell for great investment property. dining area all flow into each other. From the den, walk onto lot allows for privacy. Ample storage space inside & convenience. A must see property a covered deck for sitting, watching the kids or barbecuing. underneath home. Walking distance to Portman Marina OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $140,000 The large yard is fenced & level. Your kids will love their & its’ fine restaurants & activities. A short distance to Call for details. play area and so will your pets. Conveniently located to shopping & the sailing club. Only minutes to I-85, exit 14. I-85, schools, dining, shopping and Portman Marina. $900.00 per month Priced to sell at $67,250 Rented 132 Overlook Two Bd/two BA condo overlooking Lake 924 Dogwood Ln. Enjoy the views of the lake from your 31 Park St. 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, carport, & a spacious lakeside Clearwater Shores E. Almost level building lot in Hartwell with community pool, fitness center, & club 12’ X 30’ screened porch complete with a hammock. The sunroom make this an ideal getaway. Nice lake views from Clearwater Shores Subdivision. Dock in place & ready for house. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, downtown walk to the lake & your covered slip dock is a short walk on the house & deck with a near level walk to the water. Almost your boat. Unrestricted & mobile homes are permitted to Anderson, I85 & Clemson. Currently tenant occupied, a very gentle slope. This neat as a pin home is being offer a flat grassy area on the lake behind a seawall with steps be locate on the property. Just off the Tugaloo River portion great investment property. completely furnished & ready to enjoy the lake, right down leading into the lake. Deep year around water! No dock of Lake Hartwell in a protected cove. Call today for an OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! to the silver ware & dishes. allowed but the seawall provides a perfect spot to tie up appointment. your boat. Call for details. $1000.00 per month OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE. $1000.00 per month $140,000 Package of 3 Homes in Overlook Condominiums Great 242 Clearwater Shores E. Looking for a move in ready get 218 Providence Point The best waterfront lot available on Lot 17 Wilmac Dr. A perfect gentle sloped lake lot in a location, convenient to Anderson, Clemson & Lake a way on Lake Hartwell look no farther, this is it! The home Lake Hartwell! Where else can you get both a sunrise & charming neighborhood. Already in place is a new covered Hartwell. These 3 home are being offered as a package for is situated on an almost level lot leading to the lake & has sunset view on deep year round Sail Boat waters? Located slip dock with swim dock. Situated on beautiful clear water investors, two are 2BR/2BA & one is 4 BR/4BA. Proven plenty of storage for your lake gear & other toys. No dock in on a peninsula overlooking the Seneca & Tugaloo river area in a cove just off “big sailboat water”. This lot has a very rental record in a high demand location. A must see to place but it is a great place to pull your boat up to the shore. of Lake Hartwell. COE permit on file for full size dock & close corp. line & has been under-brushed & partially appreciate the homes. Call today to arrange an appointment. gangwalk. Perc. test on file with Anderson County for septic cleared. Come bring your building plans or enjoy your lot system & ready to build your dream home The lot & COE & dock while you make plans. Motivated seller has priced Call for pricing, $850.00 per month property is cleared & ready to enjoy the lake. this property to sell!!! Owner Financing Available. $249,900 $139,900 Rented 400 Bow Dr. Very nice 4 BR/3BA updated home in Tugaloo 1515B Marina Rd. Great rental of a 3bd/2&1/2ba 0 Rain Drop Cir. Located in the popular Reed Creek area Tugaloo State Park Rd. Great lot to build your dream Bay Subdivision on Hartwell Lake. The home has new carpet townhome with 1 car garage. Excellent location! Just of Lake Hartwell. Lakefront building lot with two interior home on Lake Hartwell. 1 acre lot with covered slip dock throughout, freshly painted & new kitchen appliances. Very minutes from I-85, shopping & dining. You can walk or take lots across street with beautiful lake views. The lakefront lot & a 60’ gangwalk already in place on the lake. Conveniently convenient to Interstate 85 with easy access to Harbor Light a golf cart to Portman Marina & 2 waterfront restaurants. has almost no Corp of Engineers property on the lake side. located near Lavonia/Toccoa with quick access to interstate Marina and Catfish Johnny’s Restaurant at the marina. No Lake access & boat slips a/v at marina. All of the lots are partially wooded and have perfect views. 85 exit 173. slip included but storage & slips are available at the marina. Great location to building your dream home and have extra $980.00 per month $120,000 $149.000 space to build storage for all your water toys and etc. $170.00 Interior Homes ALL RENTALS ARE LONG TERM RENTALS NOT WEEKLY OR WEEKEND 1-800-BUY-LAKE www.buylake.com Hartwell Lake Land & Lots H artwell L ake N ews 19 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Open Four Recreation Areas for Hunting – continued from page 14 These areas are now considered part of islands. SCDNR’s Fant’s Grove WMA hunting area. Feral hog hunting is allowed on Hartwell Please contact SCDNR for information on Project lands year round except areas designated licenses, seasons and bag limits at 864-654- as WMA’s. A permit from the Hartwell Lake 1671. Project Office is required when hunting hogs Hunting is prohibited in all designated outside of the state deer season on all Hartwell Knox Cir. Lot 3 Great building lot located in Knox Bridge Lot 000 Meldau Very affordable lake lot located in a recreation areas unless listed above. All other Project property. The use of dogs is only allowed Crossing just off the main Tugaloo River channel of Lake lovely neighborhood of homes. This property filters public lands and waters around Hartwell outside of the state deer and turkey season. The Hartwell with a deep water cove. You cannot find a better down to the end of a cove where you have water access. Lake, including islands, are open to hunting use of long rifles is not allowed. lot on the lake for the price! Mostly level wooded lot with Enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming & playing on the in accordance with Title 36 Code of Federal For additional information and permits, mature hardwood trees & an easy walk to the lake. Sorry no lake. A neighborhood boat ramp is a/v for access nearby. Regulations and Georgia and South Carolina contact Natural Resource Specialist Jess dock allowed. Conveniently located to Clemson University, Tri County Technical College, shopping & dining. hunting regulations. Due to safety concerns, Fleming at the Hartwell Lake Project Office $80,000 big game hunters are encouraged to use toll free at 1-888-893-0678, ext. 335, or 706- $39,900 archery equipment only while hunting on the 856-0335. < Lake Hartwell Amenities at Chickasaw Point Most people have heard about friendliest, kindest and most gener- Chickasaw Point but do not realize ous people anywhere around. That is Knox Cir. Lot 4 Great building lot located in Knox Bridge Knox Dr. Lots 32, 33 & 34 Great building lot located in the value it offers our surrounding Chickasaw Point. Crossing just off the main Tugaloo River channel of Lake Knox Bridge Crossing on the main Tugaloo River channel neighbors. What is Chickasaw Point? Your benefit is that the Chicka- Hartwell with a deep water cove. You cannot find a better of Lake Hartwell. You cannot find a better deal on the lot on the lake for the price! Mostly level wooded lot with lake for the price! Mostly level wooded lot with mature Where is Chickasaw Point? What saw Point Golf Course and The Trails mature hardwood trees & an easy walk to the lake. Sorry hardwood trees & a easy walk to the lake. Sorry no dock does Chickasaw Point have that can Grill is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. no dock allowed. allowed. benefit you? Book a Tee Time, check in at the gate $80,000 $25,000 each or First of all, it is “A Welcoming and join us for a challenging round of Place to Call Home!” Chickasaw golf. Have lunch seven days a week make an offer on the 3 together. Point is a vibrant, gated community with grill hours from 11:30am to with amenities seldom found outside 3:30pm. a “country club” community. It con- We have just made available a sists of over 400 homes ranging from PREMIER MEMBERSHIP plan that A-Frames and log cabins to custom is open to non-residents of Chicka- built units. Chickasaw Point is the saw Point. With the purchase of an only gated, 18-hole golf course com- annual golf membership (at current munity on Lake Hartwell with a 6000+ rates), you can include access to the yard, par 72, Parker Gibson designed, pool, the beach and pavilion and the 18 hole golf course that was voted tennis courts for your family, for an “BEST IN THE UPSTATE” three years additional $600/year. Lot 1 Seminole Point (184) Large waterfront lot in running. The layout is sure to chal- We have also made available a beautiful upscale Seminole Point. Parcel was originally Lot lenge golfers of every skill level with Corporate Membership golfing plan 1 & 2, but is now combined and totals 1.89 acre & has 166 1-800- ft. of water frontage. It is very buildable, has water access & five Tee boxes on each hole and some for the surrounding area businesses. you can beach your boat & enjoy all other water activities. BUY-LAKE spectacular views. The Trails Grill is With this plan, the company can pay It is conveniently located just minutes from I-85, exit 4. a full-service lunch facility which has an annual initiation fee (at current Best part is that it is PRICED TO SELL!!! been completely remodeled and is in rates) and have golf memberships for $65,000 the same building as the Pro Shop. an additional $100 per person. ADVERTISE There is a marina with a boat The community is located about ramp, a courtesy dock, dry dock stor- 4 miles from I-85 at Exit 1 and just age and slip ownership available for off Highway 11 on South Union Road. WITH residents. The Olympic sized swim- This Golden Corner community is ming pool has changing rooms and easy access for people in Oconee, An- US! showers and ample deck space. There derson, Greenville & Pickens Coun- are tennis/pickleball courts, a well- ties in South Carolina, as well as CALL 864-934-3952 maintained beach area and a picnic Gwinnett, Hart, Habersham, Stephens pavilion. and Franklin Counties in Georgia. OR EMAIL: Residents also enjoy the use of a YES!!! This is the best kept se- angie.wilson children’s playground and a dog park. cret in the upstate. If you would 216 Bay Ridge Drive Where can you find a beautiful @hartwelllakenews.com Chickasaw Point has a RV Camp- like more information about Chicka- buildable and affordable waterfront lot on Lake Hartwell? ground and a Community Center saw Point, please visit our web site Right here! This lot is in Waters Edge subdivision which is a neighborhood of nice homes, a community dock & Like us on Facebook which is used for nearly everything at chickasawpoint.org. You can also good water. It also has a gentle slope & a close corp. line. else – meetings of numerous clubs; contact the Property Owners Associa- Conveniently located to I-85, Portman Marina and many parties, dances and dinners (a fully tion (POA) Office at 864-972-3680. other amenities. PRICED TO SELL AND WON’T LAST equipped kitchen); an exercise room; For Tee Times and golf membership LONG! Just Reduced 10K to a well-stocked lending library and information, contact the Pro Shop at < $40,000 www.hartwelllakenews.com ample parking. You will also find the 864-972-9623. 20 H artwell L ake N ews Lake News www.hartwelllakenews.com Fall 2014