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Wind, low tides and slow-moving water made for brutal fishing for a good part of the past week. Following a full moon, we get several days of long, weak tides, add strong northeast gusty winds and you can expect less than desirable fishing conditions. With that said, fish were caught, however ...

Cribbage Corner

Cribbage scores from April 21 at the St. James City Civic Association: First Place -- Judy Schuitema Second Place -- Mike Mulder Third Place -- Dennis Gettys Fourth Place -- Joel Schuitema "Turkey of the Week" -- Sue (my BFF) Mulder Cribbage is played Thursday evenings at 6:45 at ...

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2018 Simi Dry Rose Sonoma County #17-2022 This year it was Ham and Rose for Easter Brunch with all the trimmings, including Deviled Eggs, and it was a great launch into Spring! The 2018 Simi Dry Rose was a perfect ...

Mahjongg Scores

After a full day of Mahjongg at the tournament on April 13, players came back to the St. James City Civic Association for more Mahjongg on the 14th. We were happy to welcome Beth and Carolyn, two new players. They did very well and each won a game. We’re hoping they become regulars. ...

Bridge Beat

Bridge is played on Pine Island at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m., everyone welcome. Results Fishers of Men Wednesday, April 13 - 1. Donna Reynolds 2. Karen McWright 3. Kathy Brown.

It was a good week of weather, tides and fishing right through Easter weekend. Finally, winds were tolerable, allowing boats to venture beyond inshore waters.  For catch-and-release action, snook took the prize, as fish up to 39 inches were hooked around the islands and beaches. Smaller fish ...