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Paddlers take on Cartecay

The Peachtree City Paddlers will be celebrating

New Year's on the river. The annual tradition includes joining

the Georgia Canoe Association on the Cartecay River for a day

of paddling and eating chili.

The Cartecay River in Ellijay is a Class II-III, so

some paddling experience is necessary. Also, cold weather

paddle clothing is recommended.

After paddling the river, everyone meets at

Mountain Outdoor to warm up with shared chili. Your chili can

be entered into the annual contest for prizes and recognition.

According to members of the Peachtree City

Paddlers, paddling on the first day of the new year ensures good

paddling for all of 1999. For more information on the trip,

call Brenda Carlton, 770-631-0605.

The group has scheduled roll practices at Kedron

Aquatics Center Jan. 10 and Jan. 24. Participants should bring a

clean boat to the pool and arrive about 5:15 p.m. The "bubble"

door will be opened about 5:25 p.m. and all paddlers should

be ready to enter the pool at the same time. Practice runs

until 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person or $6 per family. Call

Margo Booth for details, 770-487-8084.

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