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Classic Summer Cocktail Recipes
We take you with us on a journey to the magical place where beer comes to be.
Guntersville Rec Center continues focus on community with coming improvements.
Blossom Boutique in Downtown Guntersville with bold summer styles.
Seven favorites that will make you the toast of the blender this summer.
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Get In The Swing of Giving · 6
This local bank has raised more than $35,000 for charity in the past five years ... with golf.
Take 10 with Jessica Hanners · 8 Like her ingredients, she's home-grown and a little wild. Meet the sensation behind Homecoming Cafe.
Brew Yeah! · 12
Behind the scenes with the guys at your favorite local brewery.
Summer Fashions · 16
Light and airy, bright and bold. This summer's lake fashions are eye-catching and comfy.
The Rec · 20
More than meets the eye, Lake Guntersville's rec center combines a connection to the city's past with an eye toward its future.
Sun Safety · 29
Peggy reminds us just how simple it is to avoid the perils of the scorching summer sun.
21 and Up · 30
This issue we teach you how to make some amazing summer cocktail classics.
Catch A Wave · 32
Only an hour away, Point Mallard boasts the country's first wave pool. It's a DayTrip the whole family can enjoy.
Lake City Calendar · 35
There's a lot shakin' in Lake City this summer. Don't miss a bit of it, check out our calendar.
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itizens Bank & Trust hosted its 5th Annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, the tournament again benefited Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), its beneficiary since the tournament’s inception. This year’s proceeds amounted to $36,000, bringing the total donated over the last five years to $175,000. “We’re thrilled to host our biggest tournament yet and are thankful for the opportunity to get out as an institution and support this worthy cause,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President/ CEO Charlie Williams. “Around 2014, our Bank realized we could do more to give back and we began thinking of hosting this golf tournament. It has been great watching it grow and seeing its impact. We’ve enjoyed partnering with FCA, it has truly been a blessing and is always a fun day for our bank too.” It was a full tournament with 51 four-man teams participating over two flights. Golfers were able to choose either a morning or afternoon tee time and enjoyed fellowship with other participants throughout the day. Prize money was awarded to first, second, and third place winners in two flights in both the morning and afternoon tee times. Golfers also had the opportunity to win door prizes and each received a tee gift sponsored by Holtz Leather Company located in Huntsville. “Our main goal in this event continues to be to raise funds for our beneficiary, while at the same time ensuring our participants have fun, enjoy the day, and learn more about FCA too,” said Citizens Bank & Trust Marketing Officer and Tournament Manager, Kasey Crochet Culbert. “I think we accomplished this again in our tournament and it would absolutely not be possible without all of the support from our sponsors and partners. FCA does such great and important work, and it’s encouraging to see so much support from our community for them through our event.”
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LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: Hey Jessica, thanks for taking the time to visit with us. Your restaurant, while not in Guntersville proper, has created quite a buzz, not only for it's wonderful food but for it's chef 's larger-than-life personality. Let’s start with a bit of your backstory. You grew up in South Sauty but went to school and spent a lot of your time in Guntersville. What was that like? Jessica Hanners: It was great. I had the best of both worlds.. All my friends and activities were in Gville, but I lived out in the country at the lake. That's my adult self answer though ... if you asked my younger self, I probably would have had a different opinion! Let's just say I was late to school a lot! LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: So you left Marshall County and traveled a bit. Tell us where your travels took you. Jessica Hanners: All over. I've traveled the world a bit, not near as much as I want. But mostly moved around the country - Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: So where did you develop your skills as a chef? Jessica Hanners: You know, my culinary interest started really early. I used to come home from school and watch Great Chefs of the World on PBS. I was always fascinated by the art they created with food. I probably consider my profession based in art, for me at least; it's an expression of who I am and how I interact with people. I was lucky when my parents opened the South Sauty Cafe when I was in high school because I was able to start cooking. Again, that's the adult answer ... my younger self considered it torture! The traveling was merely honing the craft. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: What are some of the biggest things you noticed during your transition from city life back to the small town you grew up in? Jessica Hanners: For me the transition has been seamless really. I moved back home, though, so I knew exactly what to expect. I miss things from the city, like access to all the food things. And just the convenience of going out to dinner at a great place every night if you want. However, all of that comes at a cost. Now I have my family, my place, and I look out onto our beautiful lake, river, and mountains daily. My child goes to the same school I went to, with children of people I've known my whole life. That is a sense of connectedness you can't find many other place besides home. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: After moving back home, you decided to open Homecoming Cafe in your hometown; the building itself holds some special meaning and memories for you, right? Jessica Hanners: Yes, the building has been there since 1960. It was built by Mr. Joe Martin and is still pretty much in it's original state. When I was in school, the bus would drop me off at the store and I would hang out there until my parents got off work. There was a lady, Nina Patterson, who was the cook there. I would help her in the kitchen. I'm sure I didn't help much, I was like 7 or 8. Then my parents took it over in '95 and I worked there through high school. The building is a second home to me. It was closed for a few years before I took it over, and I when I would come home to visit, the building was just sitting there, a blank slate, calling to me ... "Come make delicious food here!" When I came back, I really wanted to make it how I remembered it as a kid, welcoming, and a hub for the community. I think we're getting there. LAKE CITY ¡ 9
LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: One thing people talk about is the quality of your food and the distance they are willing to travel for it. Tell us what it is that makes your food so special. Jessica Hanners: My food is a direct expression of me. I think people can sense it's authentic. I've taken bits and pieces from all the things I love and have experienced over the country, but the end product is my own interpretation. Also, I have a secret ... an exclusive to Lake City readers, I will tell you what it is. If you use really great ingredients, you don't have to do much to it and it will taste great. So, maybe I've discredited myself a little, but that's the secret. Vegetables and fruits served in their peak season ... olive oil, real butter and hard work. That's it. There are no short cuts to awesome. You have to wait on the tomatoes and peaches. You have to get real creative with sweet potatoes in the winter. The proteins should come from pastures as close to you as possible and be raised without anything added. Everything from scratch. I've been super lucky to connect with local farmers and am currently sourcing more than half of the vegetables I serve from local growers. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: Tell us about your inspirations and aspirations. Jessica Hanners: Everything inspires me. From the people I meet to traveling around, I always see or hear something that sparks an idea. As far as aspirations, anyone who knows me will say I do not lack ambition. There are so many things in the future for Homecoming Hospitality. Currently I am working on releasing my Fall catering menu so people can share us with everyone they know. Also, I'm starting a cooking school in our space. I get asked about classes all the time, so this will make it official. I can't wait to get back into the schools this year and help bring awareness to our children about their food and where it comes from, as well as, helping the lunchroom staffs prepare healthy and delicious meals. There are some cookbooks and even a retreat space in our future too, so stay tuned. You never know what I have up my sleeve. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: What do you love most about Marshall County? What do you enjoy doing in your downtime? Jessica Hanners: I'm sorry, explain this "downtime." Really though, I love our outdoor activities. Kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, there's so much to do here and it's such a beautiful place, too. Even just walking the (Sunset) trail in Gville is gorgeous. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE: Thank you so much for doing this interview and letting us get to know you a little better. Before we wrap us, is there anything else you’d like to tell the readers of Lake City Magazine? Jessica Hanners: Yes, I would like to thank everyone for their support! Growing up in a place like Guntersville and Marshall County never leaves you. It has been a blessing to come back and share my passion with you all! From sharing about us on social media to telling random strangers out on the water that we're a great place to come eat, you all are what makes this whole crazy dream I have worth it! Much love Lake City! 10 ¡ LAKE CITY
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CRAFTY BREWING Behind the Scene with Lake City's own Main Channel Brewing Company By Sara Watkins
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ot many students can turn a favorite college past-time like beer drinking into a successful business, but that’s exactly what Clay Smith did. Applying what he learned from his biochemical engineering classes at Auburn University, he began homebrewing beer with a friend in 2007. He volunteered at a local brewery to learn the tricks of the trade and continued to brew his own beer well after graduation. Taking a fulltime environmental engineering job in Huntsville, he drove to Guntersville on weekends and homebrewed beer with his brother, Brett. It was at a Rocket City Brewfest where the brothers conceived the idea to open their own brewery. “He thought my beer was as good as any of theirs, so why not just give it a shot,” Clay says. “So, that’s kind of how we got started.” The brothers, along with Brett’s wife, Sarah, opened Main Channel Brewing Company in November 2015. It’s been a favorite among locals ever since. Clay insists there’s nothing inherently different about the way he makes his beer, claiming it’s simply about what you put into it. Quality ingredients are key, of course, but Clay’s Assistant Brewer, Tyke Jordan, knows it’s more than that. “Clay comes up with these great recipes,” Tyke says. “He is the driving force. He’s tapped into how to make great beer and figuring out what people would like. We don’t do anything different. He studies, he reads a lot, he tastes a lot of different beer. He just knows in his mind what grain or what hops are going to produce certain flavors and he knows how to put them together.” LAKE CITY · 13
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Clay Smith, left, and Tyke Jordan take a break from brewing to toast Lake City with a glass of before and after. We recommend the latter. Based on Clay’s instincts for a recipe he wants to try, the pair will scale it down and make a 10-gallon-batch. “Nine times out of ten, the first recipe he writes is the one we go with,” Tyke says. “It’s really pretty incredible. We just spend a lot of time on cleanliness and trying to do things right and repeating the processes, along with the way Clay has imagined the beer.” Truly an art form, Clay’s beer brewing process is the result of thorough research, hard work and a healthy dose of instinct. The Richards to his Jagger, Tyke began as a volunteer at Main Channel when it opened and has turned into Clay’s Assistant Brewer. Due to the small mom-and-pop style of the brewery, however, he fills many other roles: Production manager, janitor, and tap room worker, to name a few. “While I’m here in Huntsville at my day job, there are a lot of things that have to happen to produce the beer down there,” Clay says. “So, Tyke helps a lot with cleaning the equipment: the kegs, the tanks, the fermentors and everything. Making sure the beer is moving along, fermenting and carbonating like it should. It’s an ongoing process. You really have to pay attention to it. I think having him out there to taste it every day for me is a real big help.” Clay and Tyke typically come in on Saturdays to brew. Their capacity for brewing is seven barrels, with one barrel equaling 31 gallons. The brew house equipment they use is 3.5 barrels, so it takes two turns running the brew to get it filled up. “Once we’re moving one batch into the fermenter, we’re mashing in right behind it with another batch,” Clay explains. “Then later on, it will go into that same fermenter.” The process, from start to finish, generally takes about 13 hours in the summer, when it takes a little longer to bring down the temperature with the groundwater they rely on for cooling. Brewing time is an hour or two shorter in the winter. The beer is then sold in the tap room, as well as distributed to local bars
and restaurants. Currently, their flagship Amber Ale and traditional IPA is sold locally and in Huntsville. In the tap room at Main Channel, they try to keep their bestsellers in stock: The Amber, which has consistently been a favorite, and their New England IPA. “Over the last year, our New England IPA has taken off,” Tyke says. “We introduced it last summer and it’s become our in-house number one bestseller. It’s a little more citrusy and a little less bitter than a traditional IPA. It’s so different, it’s really like having a glass of juice. It tastes a lot like grapefruit, orange and pineapple, but it’s an IPA. There are a lot of hops in it, but it’s not as bitter.” For those who don’t care for the hoppy taste of a traditional IPA, the New England brew is for you. “This style has really picked up all over,” Tyke says. “I believe just about every brewery in the state is making some form of a New England IPA.” Main Channel tries to keep a wide selection of beer, ranging from lighter to darker. Clay also keeps a seasonal fruited beer in the tap room. A blood orange wheat and a black currant wheat have already been offered this summer. “We like to have enough to where, hopefully, there’s something that anyone who comes in would like to drink,” Clay says. To that end, Tyke has started making root beer from scratch to offer the younger Main Channel patrons, as well as anyone who is searching for something non-alcoholic. The tap room is family friendly and all ages are welcome. As for the future of Main Channel, they plan to release their Amber Ale in cans for purchase at local gas stations, grocery and specialty package stores by the end of summer. For a college kid who turned his love of craft beer into a serious hobby, and later into a legitimate local business, it seems like the sky’s the limit for Clay Smith and the rest of the Main Channel Brewing Company family. LAKE CITY · 15
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THE REC By Sara Watkins
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untersville Parks and Recreation Department has long been woven into the fiber of the community. Most residents have, at one time or another, spent sunny spring days at the ballfields, or watched their children play at Civitan Park, or maybe even taken in a trademark sunset or two from the walking trail along the shoreline. A gatekeeper of sorts, the Rec Center has the unique opportunity to not only serve the existing community members, but also to usher in folks from out of town and show them what this beautiful city has to offer.
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“Just increasing traffic, increasing awareness, especially for new community members,” Matt Bryant, Parks and Recreation Director, says. “This is what we offer, this is what we have. We’re an older established facility, yes, but we’re trying to modernize and stay mainstream. You can have a corporate meeting here with access to wifi; you can sit in the gym and watch your child play basketball for a few hours; you can sit on the pool deck - just trying to make people aware of what we offer, what we’re about, what we have.” It’s true that not much has changed with Guntersville Parks and Recreation in the last several decades. However, a new era has begun due to some adjustments in staff and a shiny new budget, thanks to a recently passed increase in sales tax. Long overdue for updates and refurbishments, the Parks and Recreation Department will immediately see most of the city’s half of the one-cent boost in sales tax when it goes into effect July 1 (with the other half going to the city school system). “We’re excited about it,” Matt says. “I’ve got a really good staff. We’ve made some good hiring moves over the course of the past year. Made some promotions, putting people in roles that utilize the best of their abilities. Everybody stays involved, everybody is constantly doing something. As a director, that helps out more than you could possibly imagine.” The master planning phase of the renovation process will take roughly six weeks to lay out. Hopes are high to start moving dirt in September, with expectations for the entire project, completed in phases and dependent on weather, lasting a couple of years from start to finish. The timeline may seem lengthy, but the list of refurbishments is long and the Parks Department - which oversees everything from the water treatment plant to the Chamber of Commerce and from Sunset Drive to the shoreline, along with five smaller satellite parks around town - plans to take it a little at a time, so as not to shut down and displace entire programs, like youth baseball, for instance. “We’re fortunate to where we can maybe do one side of the highway and still have access to the (baseball) fields on the other side of the highway,” Matt says. “When one side is done, we will move to the other.” Replacing the current fields, the same ones Matt himself played on more than 30 years ago, will be the largest overhaul of the entire renovation. Originally built with adult softball leagues in mind, the new
baseball facilities will reside where Ogletree Park (Dixie Boys and Bill Moore fields) is now. They will surround a centralized press box and concession building and will have a more up-to-date youth league tournament feel. More and better parking is a must for safety purposes, as well as better gate control, which is currently nonexistent. The lot will potentially wrap around the outside of the fields and include new entrances and exits, none of which will empty directly into an intersection the way Jackson Park does now. While the larger renovations are being carried out in stages, the plan is to simultaneously tackle some of the smaller projects: Remodeling the multipurpose room at the Rec Center and completely revamping and adding bathrooms along the walking trail (a necessary upgrade) are at the top of the list. The rest of the tax money will go toward the pool area, maintaining and resurfacing all three pools, as well as the eventual addition of a splash pad. “We wanted to focus on what gets utilized most,” Matt says of the potential plan. In the meantime, it’s business as usual around the Rec Center. Swim team and summer baseball are winding down, while swim lessons continue through July. Family-friendly dive-in movies have been reinstated this summer as a fun community event and tradition. The first took place on June 24 and the second will be held on July 29 at 7:30 p.m. The Rec Center staff has been working together to truly bring out the best in and for the community with some new faces, as well as some familiar ones serving in different roles. Justin Brooks was promoted last fall from the part-time position he occupied for the last six years, to Athletics Supervisor. Justin’s background in teaching and coaching has allowed him to bring fresh ideas and even some extra tournaments to the recreation side of the department. Guntersville hosted six basketball tournaments last winter, including two they have never participated in before, but will continue to do so annually. And youth baseball is just wrapping up, following a district Dizzy Dean Allstar Tournament hosted by Guntersville in June. “For now, we’re both Dizzy Dean and BPA sanctioned,” Justin says. “That gives us some more baseball. We’ll stick with Dizzy a couple more years, but we’ll keep going with BPA. It’s been successful and we gain two free tournaments.” Beyond that, Justin hopes to launch a men’s basketball league and an adult softball league. Girls
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Chris Gareri, Matt Bryant, and Justin Brooks (left to right) enjoy a jovial moment during their workaday conversation. volleyball will also start at the Rec Center in the fall for second through fifth graders. “I think we’re fixing to change this place a little bit,” Justin says. “And it’s for the good, because it’s something Guntersville has been longing for quite a while. Right now, we have a good energy.” New Aquatics and Program Supervisor, Chris Gareri, who came over in March from Madison, brings more of that energy to the team. Hoping to learn the ropes during his first season on staff, Chris has already made some positive movement on the pool deck. He has worked tirelessly on keeping the pool healthy since he was hired, which is no small task. All three pools are in constant need of supervision to keep the water clear and balanced. He works with two parallel priorities in mind: Healthy water and a competent lifeguarding staff. With that in mind, the pool season will be extended through Labor Day this year (with limited days and hours once school begins in August). By next summer, Chris hopes to offer swim lessons for infants and toddlers, which are currently unavailable for children under three. On more of a long-term wish list, he would like to see a bubble placed over the pool in winter, offering year round accessibility. Aside from that, Chris is steadfast on spending his first season getting to know the community and how things operate before implementing any big changes. “I’m planning on talking to a lot of the parents that come out here,” Chris says. “What they would like, what their biggest complaint would be, whether it be public hours, or swim lessons or what’s going on with swim team.”
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Chris plans to take this same approach with the programs side of his job as well, exploring options for community cornhole and pickleball competitions, for example. “Recreation, it’s family,” Chris says. “I think that’s true of any recreation department that you work in, because there’s a lot you do together. Whether it’s in your job description or not. I might be doing pools now, but this fall I might be out there on a basketball court.” A family, indeed. The Parks and Recreation department might be operating under a mostly new staff, but they have come together seamlessly to usher in a new generation of community involvement. “Everybody who’s in our building right now, we work great together,” Justin says. “Just trying to get everybody in tune to what we have going on, keeping everyone in the loop. For me, the more the community knows, the more they’re going to support and get behind us. Communication is huge for me.” With a city invested in its community and a group of new leaders at the helm, the Parks and Recreation Department is primed to usher in a new Guntersville, the future of which lies largely in the hands of our youth. “Keeping our kids outside, keeping them active, keeping them off screens and having something for them to do,” Matt says. “Whether they’re involved in rec sports programs, our summer swim program, or just coming down and using the parks… As long as they’re playing something, and they’re involved in something, we don’t have to worry about them sitting inside, not getting any sunshine or good fresh air.” And that’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it?
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Play It Safe In The Sun This Summer The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Follow these recommendations to help protect yourself and your family.
WEAR A HAT
For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection. If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade.
PROTECT YOUR PEEPERS
Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure. Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Wrap-around sunglasses work best because they block UV rays from sneaking in from the side.
SUNSCREEN
Put on broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 before you go outside, even on slightly cloudy or cool days. Don’t forget to put a thick layer on all parts of exposed skin. Get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. And remember, sunscreen works best when combined with other options to prevent UV damage. How sunscreen works: Most sunscreen products work by absorbing, reflecting, or scattering sunlight. They contain chemicals that interact with the skin to protect it from UV rays. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor. SPF: Sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF) number that rates their effectiveness in blocking UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15. Reapplication: Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Expiration date: Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years, but its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures. Information via the US CDC LAKE CITY · 27
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CLASSIC SUMMER COCKTAILS EVERY BACKYARD BARTENDER SHOULD KNOW
Tequila Sunrise 1 1/2 ounces tequila 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 ounce grenadine syrup Orange slice Maraschino cherry In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in the tequila and orange juice. Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom. Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Classic PiĂąa Colada 2 ounces cream of coconut 2 ounces pineapple juice 1 1/2 ounces light rum 2 cups ice 1/2 ounce dark rum 1 piece fresh pineapple Place the cream of coconut, pineapple juice, light rum, and ice in a blender. Pulse until smooth and combined. Pour into glass. Top with 1/2 ounce dark rum and garnish with a piece of fresh pineapple.
Margarita on the Rocks 2 ounces Tequila 1 ounce Triple Sec 1 ounce lime juice 1 lime cut into wedges Using a lime wedge, moisten the rim of a rocks glass. Pour salt onto a plate or into a flat dish. Dip the wet rim into the salt and rotate for an even coating. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge. 30 ¡ LAKE CITY
Strawberry Daiquiri 2 ounces frozen strawberries 2 ounces light rum 3/4 ounces lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Fresh strawberry slices for garnish In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, rum, lime juice and sugar. Blend until smooth. Garnish glass with a strawberry slice and serve immediately. You can shake up your daiquiri game by substituting other fruits for the strawberries. Try peach or mango.
Mighty Mint Mojito 10 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum carbonated water Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a glass. Muddle the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar. Muddle again. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and top with carbonated water. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge and mint sprig.
Lake City Ice Tea 1/2 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce rum 1/2 ounce gin 1/2 ounce tequila 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur 1 ounce sweet and sour mix 1 ounce cola, or to taste Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Gin & Tonic 2 ounces gin 1–3 lime wedges 4 ounces tonic water Add gin to a glass filled with ice. Squeeze in lime wedges to taste then toss them in the glass. Add tonic water; stir to combine. LAKE CITY MAGAZINE REMINDS YOU TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY. LAKE CITY ¡ 31
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f you’re looking for fun place for the whole family to cool off this summer, look no further than Point Mallard in Decatur, AL. Point Mallard is only an hour drive from Guntersville, making it a great day trip for anyone in Lake City. Point Mallard water park is something of an institution here in North Alabama as well, having been open since August of 1970 and featuring the first wave pool in America. The water park has something for everyone, from the duck pond and squirt factory for the little ones to the speed slides for the thrill seekers of the family, and the lazy river and wave pool for anyone just looking for a relaxing day in the water. There is also an Olympic size swimming pool with high and low diving boards to practice your tricks and diving skills. Don’t worry about bringing food or drinks with you as they are not permitted in the park and there are several food and beverage options available. Whether you are craving pizza or funnel cakes, ice cream or an ice-cold soda, they have you covered. Point Mallard is open from 10am to 6pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and from 10am to 8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. 32 · LAKE CITY
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LAKE CITY CALENDAR June 28 - July 7 Independence Week Hosted by Lake Guntersville State Park. Activies every day through the scheduled dates, different activites each day. Visit www.alapark.com/independence-weekactivities for more information.
July 4
Fourth of July Bike Parade 9:00am Visit the Lake Guntersville State Park campground for the annual ‘decorate and ride’ bike parade. 9:00am Meet at the outdoor classroom to decorate bikes. 10:00am Bike Parade begins.
July 4
Fireworks Over Lake Guntersville 9:00pm - 9:30pm Visit Civitan Park for a free concert featuring Soul Survivor, sponsored by the Mountain Valley Arts Council. Then enjoy the fireworks show over beautiful Lake
Guntersville. Best viewing for the fireworks will be at Civitan Park and along Lurleen B. Wallace Drive.
July 6
Watermelon Watercolor by the Water 9:30am - 11:30am Join artist Donnie Wier for fun-filled lessons in watercolor. Registration is only $35, call at 256-571-7199 by Friday, July 5th to register. This class will be held at the Riverview Campground at 1450 Chalakee Road in Warrenton.
July 6
Stranger Things Escape Room Visit the Guntersville Library on July 6th for a fun-filled day of Stranger Things themed escape rooms. This is an all day event.
July 13
Mountain Lakes Triathlon 5:30am - 12:00pm This event has been named the 2019 USA Triathlon Southeast Sprint Regional Championship, Southeast Duathlon Regional Championship, and Alabama
State Championship. This race was held for the first time 32 years ago at Lake Guntersville State Park. Now hosted in the heart of the City of Guntersville, don’t miss the fastest sprint triathlon or choose the Olympic distance (1.5k swim | 32.4 mile bike | 6 mile run.) This race has become the favorite for participants from Beginners to the Elite due to the flat, fast course, great post-race party, and of course the infamous tie-dye shirts and beach towels.
July 13
Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 8:00am - 9:30am Hosted by the Guntersville EAA Guntersville Municipal Airport $6 Donation for breakfast supports local youth groups. 405 Buck Island Road Guntersville, AL. Public and cameras are welcome.
July 19
Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks 1:00am - 11:00pm The Alabama State Parks Division will celebrate 200 years of Alabama statehood
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LAKE CITY CALENDAR on the 200th day of 2019 Friday, July 19 by declaring it Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20 percent discount on overnight accommodations (some exceptions apply). In addition to Alabama’s bicentennial, the state parks system is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
July 22
Corks & Chefs 5:30pm - 7:30pm Visit the Guntersville City Hall for ‘a taste of Marshall County’ featuring food from the best local restaurants, music, and wine. There will be a live as well as a silent auction. Sponsorships are available. To purchase tickets in advance, or donate auction items, call 256-677-7222 or 256-
582-8492. Hosted by CASA.
August 2
17th Annual Lake Guntersville Golf Classic 10:00am - 2:00pm Join the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce for the 17th annual Lake Guntersville Golf Classic at Gunter’s Landing. Registration for this event will be at 10am, followed by lunch at 11. Golfing will start at 11:30am. Teams are available, contact the Chamber at 256-582-3612
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Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Hosted by the Guntersville EAA Guntersville Municipal Airport $6 Donation for breakfast supports local youth groups.
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