Lake Magazine April 2018

Annual Builders & Buyers Edition Bennetts make a clean sweep in 57th Punchbowl Regatta CRATA opens John B. Scott Trail below the dam

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Letter from the Editor

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h, the blessings of technology! It keeps us connected to family, friends, places we love and things we love to do.

“Headed to the lake this weekend. It’s just too nice not to go!” posted a friend of mine on her Facebook page last month.

While out of town for a wedding last month, I set up my laptop on the granite countertop at the condo where I was staying and dialed up Louis Nequette on my cellphone. Louis is the architect on the new Kennebec residential development on Lake Martin, and that Tuesday morning at 9:30 just happened to be the best time for us to connect for the article on page 72. I could have been back at the office, on the lake or still in my pajamas at home for that interview.

It was a brief interruption in a day that included other kinds of time. We do this quite frequently, actually. We pause midaisle at the grocery store to take a quick business call while perusing the choices of spaghetti sauce; we answer desperate texts during television commercials; and (you know you’ve done it) we have pretended to check the golf course yardage when we were really looking for that one particular email.

We do it because keeping connected is so important to so many of the times in our lives. While my interview with Louis required only a few minutes of my off time, it made a big difference in the work flow when I returned to the office.

Fortunately, maintaining that connection is easier than ever before, which means we can spend more time at Lake Martin doing the things we love without wreaking havoc on the times when we really just have to work. Check out our “If you must work at the lake ...” section on page 62 for some ideas on how to manage it.

The key to making it work, though, is balance. You have to be careful not to work too much at the lake. And that’s the focus of the rest of this issue.

Start on page 28 with Kenneth Boone’s photo essay of the new John B. Scott CRATA Trail just below Martin Dam. The trail opened last month, and it’s a great way to spend time at the lake while the water rises to full pool this month.

Then flip over to page 32 to feel the wind in your face through the photos and article on Dixie Sailing Club’s Punchbowl Regatta last month. Mark your calendar for the Catalina regional championship regatta April 21 and 22. You’ll find details in the lake events calendar starting on page 18.

Speaking of calendars, now is the time to send us all of your summer events – arts shows, music festivals, celebrations and more – if you want them listed in next month’s summer calendar issue of Lake magazine. This summer issue is the quintessential coffee table guide to summer at Lake Martin.

Just send the info to us at editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.

You know, use the technology!

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On the Cover Keith and Jennifer Bennett sailed away with the top prize at this year's Punchbowl Regatta, hosted by Dixie Sailing Club and held at the club's New Hope facility on Lake Martin. The club sails and races all summer long and welcomes novice and experienced sailors of all ages to join the fun. For more information, visit the website at www.dixiesailingclub. com or their Facebook page.

Photo by Kenneth Boone

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Contents

28. CRATA OPENS JOHN B. SCOTT TRAIL Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association opens the longawaited John B. Scott Trail below Martin Dam 32. WIND IN THE SAILS Lake Martin's Dixie Sailing Club hosts the 57th Annual Punchbowl Regatta

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38. PARADISE BED AND BREAKFAST A Texas couple opens their dream B&B on the south side of Sandy Creek 46. NETWORK PRECAUTIONS Use electronics, locks and neighborhood watches to safeguard loved ones and property at the lake 49. FERC INSPECTION REQUIREMENT Minimal time added to the seawall permitting process for lake homes 52. DAZZLING DESIGN The Diamond View house at The Ridge showcases spectacular lake views 62. IF YOU MUST WORK AT THE LAKE ...

Office space that works, internet service options and Lake Martin Innovation Center

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72. KENNEBEC This new neighborhood at Blue Creek on Lake Martin is all about the trees

LAKE MAGAZINE’S MONTHLY FEATURES: 9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE TO

78. LAKE PROPERTY

THE LAKE

81. LAKE WATCH

10. LAKE SCENES

82. HEALTHY LIVING

15. WHERE IS LAKE?

84. CHEF'S TABLE

18. LAKE MARTIN EVENTS

86. BIG CATCHES

22. LAKE MARTIN NEWS

88. FROM THE CELLAR

24. NATURE OF THE LAKE

90. PAR FOR THE COURSE

77. FAB FINDS

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Lake’s Quick Guide to the Lake Lake Martin Area Real Estate Indicators Sales Month

Number of sales

Average selling price

Median selling price

Days on the market

Total houses for sale

Inventory/ sales ratio

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$615,753 $555,135 $424,818

$520,000 $350,000 $400,000

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224 327 365

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The above numbers are derived from raw sales data from the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors MLS.The sales noted above are for Lake Martin waterfront residential (single family and condominium) sales only. This information is provided courtesy Lake Martin Realty, LLC. (A Russell Lands, Inc. affiliated company.)

Did You Know?

trails through some of the most beautiful land in the Southeast. From hardwood Wind Creek State Park is a gem bottoms to pine forest, ferns, that sparkles anew at Lake Martin streams, blooming trees and every season. The park, which has wildflowers, birds and other been in operation on Lake Martin wildlife, rock outcroppings and since 1948, includes 1,445 scenic even an orienteering course, acres on the west bank of the the park protects a picturesque Tallapoosa River and is an integral landscape. part of lake life year round. From In the summer months, winter fishing tournaments to WCSP waives the day-use fee summer festivals and camping, WCSP for park activities during Sun hosts a variety of activities for all Local children learn about Festival. Paddling races, boat ages.

Lake Martin's fish during rides, picnics and many other a workshop at WCSP Last month alone, WCSP hosted activities showcase the park some 100 children or more for the facilities. annual Easter egg hunt, as well as Each fall, the park teems with ghosts, goblins and story time and crafts, archery lessons, a movie under the stars superheroes when WCSP hosts the annual Halloween festival, and a full moon night hike, as well as the official opening of complete with costumes and treats. the new zipline attraction.

And every year, the park hosts elementary school students Activities are free and are open to the public, though there for the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership’s education is a nominal day-use fee for non-campers. workshop, as well as programs about local birdlife, butterflies The park’s full-service marina stocks bait, tackle, firewood, and the night sky, which are open to the public.

RV and boat supplies, food and beverages, lake toys and other The park features 586 campsites – more than any other supplies and offers free Wi-Fi. You can even purchase fishing public campground in Alabama – and offers cabin rentals and and game licenses at the marina, rent a wet slip or a Jon boat, equestrian camping as well. bass boat or pontoon.

Learn more about Wind Creek State Park on Lake Martin The park offers more than 20 miles of hiking/equestrian at www.alapark.com/wind-cree-park.

Last Month's Levels at Lake Martin Summer: 491MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 487.77 Lowest: 484.71 Lake depth is measured in referece to mean sea level.

For up-to-date water levels at the lake, visit the website lakes.alabamapower.com.

Lake elevations are subject to change. Individuals who recreate below Martin Dam and those with boats and waterrelated equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.

Weather Outlook for April April 2017 Forecast

Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the mid 70s with average lows in the high 40s and nearly 4 inches of precipitation in the month of April. The National Weather Service has predicted that both temperatures and rainfall will be above normal this month.

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Precipitation: 11.97 inches Avg. high temp.: 59.3 Avg. low temp.: 36.2 Average temp.: 47.8

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Diana Contorno captured this peaceful moment of a sunset silhouette on Parker Creek. (2) Two-year-old Stella helps Papa (Wayne Bowling) drive the tritoon. (3) Gene Cody's first attempt at paddleboarding on Lake Martin. (4) This breathtaking photo was taken at The Ridge by Justin Clayton.

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(1) Mili and Erik Lewis and Lucas Dee took Lake magazine when they visited Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. (2) Keith and Sue Bergh took Lake magazine on their recent trip to Antarctica. (3) Daniel Arnberg (center) and students from the Building Science Department at Auburn University took Lake magazine to Quito, Ecuador. (4) Lake magazine went on the Ultimate Cruise of the Hawaiian Islands with Joe and Kathy Weatherford, Wayne and Janice Embry, Melanie Haygood, Nanette Sheaffer and William and Diane Lemmond. (5) The Benjamin Russell High School Varsity Wrestling Team took Lake magazine to Huntsville where they made state runner-up at the AHSAA State Championships. Go Wildcats!

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April 6-8 Grease

The Dadeville High School Theater program will perform Grease at 7 p.m. April 6-7 and at 3 p.m. April 8 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.

April 7 Women’s Only Practical Tactical Protection

This one-day personal protection training camp will be held at United Martial Arts Academy at 155 Alabama St., Alexander City, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The course is a safe, practical, effective and empowering design to teach women the mindset, tools and skills to put odds back in their favor. Registration is required. Call 256-329-9199 CALENDAR for cost details and information.

April 7 Basic Boating License Course

This class is for anyone who needs an Alabama vessel license, and it will be taught by senior troopers Frank Cartwright and Ty Ray. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cartwright and Ray will cover all sections of the basic boating operators handbook. A test will be given in the afternoon, and participants will receive a certificate in the mail upon passing the class. This class is free to anyone 12 years of age and up and will be held at The Ridge Marina.

To sign up, email Frank Cartwright at frank.cartwright@alea.gov.

the LMAUW. Tickets are available at the United Way office at 17 Main St. or in Dadeville at Valley National Bank (formerly USAmeriBank). For more information, call 256-329-3600 or email uw211@unitedwaylakemartin.org.

April 7 Lakeside Marina In-Water Boat Show

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be in-water demonstrations, Bennington boats on hand, entertainment and incredible deals on Bennington pontoons. Load up the family and head down to Lakeside Marina, located at 7361 Highway 49 in Dadeville at the Blue Creek Bridge.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LAKE MARTIN LMAUW will host its annual Quail Fry at The Stables April 7 with food, music and an auction

April 7 Junque Jubilee

Beginning at 8 a.m., MainStreet Alexander City will host this upscale yard sale with anything from antiques, furniture, vintage items, arts and crafts to old cars and iron works. For information, contact Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

April 7 United Way 3rd Annual Quail Fry

Lake Martin Area United Way will host its third annual Quail Fry event at The Stables at Russell Crossroads located at 288 Stables Loop Rd. in Alexander City. The event will feature an evening of fun, including fried quail and all the sides, a shrimp boil and shrimp gumbo, baked goods sale, auction and music. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets to the event include admission and all food and drinks. Doors open at 5 p.m., food will be served at 6 p.m., and the auction will follow dinner. All proceeds benefit 18 LAKE

April 9-10 Throw Away Day

The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission will team up to provide dumpsters for the disposal of household items at five locations from noon on Monday through Tuesday evening. The dumpsters will be available free of charge at the Alexander City Annex, 395 Lee St.; Double Bridges on Highway 63; Abernathy Farm Supply at 3827 Hillabee Rd.; Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican/ Gibson Road; StillWaters entrance on Highway 29.

No liquids, appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, propane tanks or hazardous or medical waste will be allowed. For information, contact Sabrina Clark Wood at 334-4298832.

April 9-12 Putting Light into Your Paintings

Bill Farnsworth will conduct a four-day workshop for beginning- to advanced-level painters at Tallapoosa School of Art. Two days will be plein air; two will be in the studio. For details, costs and reservations, visit tallapoosaworkshops.com.

April 12 Ain’t Misbehavin’

Alexander City Arts, Inc., presents this delightful Virginia Samford Theatre production at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. It is a tribute to African American musicians of the 1920s and 30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. For ticket information, visit AlexanderCityArts.org.

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April 13 Bring a Date and Separate

Shay Dean Aesthetics and Emporium Wine will team up for this event featuring cosmetic consults for the women and a cigar lounge and tasting for the men. Held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. RSVP is required. Call Shay Dean at 256-537-4307 or email her at shay@shaydeanaesthetics.com.

April 17-18 Painting the Landscape in Oils

Artist Perry Austin will lead this two-day workshop with students at all levels to create landscapes in oils. For information and reservations, visit www.tallapoosaworkshops.com.

April 13 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Don’t miss the Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 185 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville. This is an opportunity to pick up antique roses, hydrangeas, wild azaleas, hanging baskets, bedding plants and more. Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. There will be a Kokedama demonstration at 10 a.m.

Email TallapoosaMG@gmail.com or call 334-750-0293 for information.

April 14 Celebrate Dadeville!

This spring celebration, sponsored by the City of Dadeville and the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce will showcase recent improvements at Keebler Park with a fun run, table decorating contest, hot dogs and more. For information, contact Dianna Porter at diannalp@charter.net.

April 14 Women on Lake Martin Boating Course

Get ready for the boating season with this informal review on the basics of boating. Hosted by Russell Marine and geared specifically for women, this hands-on course is a refresher on boating safety and operation, with onwater demonstrations on Lake Martin. Limited slots available. This free event is held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m at River North Marina. To register or for information, contact Doug Hamrick at DHamrick@russelllands.com or 256-397-1500.

April 14 Funky Fun Run: Walk for Autism

The Autism Society of Alabama will host a fun run at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration is required at runsignup.com and includes a T-shirt and other goodies. Retro costumes are encouraged, and there will be activities on site for all ages. For more information, visit the Facebook page Alexander City Funky Fun Run.

April 15 Tallapoosee Historical Society Quarterly Meeting

The public is invited to this program, and admission is free.

Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program. For information, contact President Danny Hayes at 256-825-7535.

The historical society will host its quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. Matt Campbell will share the World War II experiences of his grandfather, Brig. General William E. Brougher, which resulted in a short book, The Long Dark Road. Campbell’s grandfather was imprisoned for almost three and a half years. During this time, Gen. Brougher undertook to write in verse the history of the prisoners and their reactions to this prison time.

April 21 Trash Clean up

The City of Alexander City will partner with Clean Community Partnership for a cleanup event in Alexander City town limits. Volunteers should meet at City Hall at 8 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. For additional information, contact Steve Morgan at 256-329-8426 or Capt.

James Orr at 256-329-6772.

April 21 Old 280 Boogie

The 18th annual all-day music festival at Standard Deluxe in Waverly will feature multiple artists, vendors and arts and crafts. This year’s lineup includes performances by Shinyribs, Rev. Sekou, Revel in Dimes, Chris Stalcup and The Grange, The Pine Hill Haints and Marshall Ruffin. Tickets are on sale for $30 online at standarddeluxe.com and will be available for purchase at the gate. Kids ages 14 years old and younger get in for free. Bring chairs or blankets and small coolers, but no pets or glass bottles are permitted. Doors open at 11 a.m.

April 21-22 Catalina 22 Region 3 Championship Regatta

The Dixie Sailing Club will host this sailing regatta open to C22s in the Southeast Region 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. DSC is located at 767 New Hope Church Rd., Alexander City.

April 21 Fatherguard: The Family’s Protector

This one-day personal protection training camp held at the United Martial Arts Academy, 155 Alabama St., will be geared at men to learn active self-protection principles, techniques and countermeasures for protecting others. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this course will provide consistent and effective security skills. Registration is required. Call 256-3299199 for cost details and more information.

April 23-25 Watercolor in One Stroke

Francesco Fontana will return to Tallapoosa School of Art to teach this three-day workshop addressing design, preparation, economy and strategy of brushwork. This class for intermediate and above-level painters is limited to 10 students. For reservations, visit www.tallapoosaworkshops.com.

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April 27-29 Russell Marine In-Water Boat Show

Head to The Ridge Marina to check out the 2018 boat models and new gear in the pro shop; demo a stand-up paddleboard and be eligible to win some prizes. There will be more than 50 boats in the water available to demo and another 50 on display from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For information, call 256-397-1019.

April 28 5K on the Runway

The Cardiology Services at Russell Medical will host a 5K run that starts and ends at The Mill Two Eighty at 8 a.m. Register before April 27 for $25 at runsignup.com by searching Let your Heart Race – 5K on the Runway.

On-site registration is $30, and all registration includes a performance T-shirt, post-race party and awards ceremony. For more information, contact Community Relations at 256-329-7145.

Season-Long Events Santuck Flea Market

The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month. The Santuck Flea Market is located at 7300 Central Plank Rd., Highway 9 in Wetumpka.

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

The Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin exhibit is on display all year long at the Alexander City Board of Education building, located at 375 Lee St.

$20 on the 20th

The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to spend $20 on the 20th of each month to help our local economy.

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

Located on Highway 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

Coffee & Connections

Every third Tuesday of the month, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event at 8 a.m. open to any chamber member.

Participants should meet at the TPI bullpen at the Lake Martin Innovation Center for coffee, a light breakfast and a chance to network with community members.

Camp Hill Flea Market

The Town of Camp Hill will host a flea market on the second Saturday of each month through Nov. 10. The hours of operation are 30 minutes after day break until 2 p.m. Spaces are available for rent for $10 and are 20 feet by 20 feet. For information, contact James Woody at 256-749-8270.

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Madolyn Daniel's 5.19 pound catch secured her the largest catch at the ASABFA

Dadeville's Daniel Snags Largest Catch Dadeville's Madolyn Daniel snagged the biggest fish at the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association tournament on Lake Martin last month.

More than 350 high school anglers competed for the largest 5-pound bag, and home lake advantage seemed to be in Daniel’s favor.

Her fish weighed in at 5.19 pounds, which secured her and teammate Brittany Claybrook a 17th-place finish overall. Their combined 5-pound bag weighed 10.39 pounds.

Benjamin Russell High School had the best team finish of the day for the area, taking sixth place with a combined total of 792 pounds. All 10 Wildcat anglers caught the five-fish limit.

Michael Vernon and Eli Vernon were the next-best finishers for Dadeville High School after Daniel and Claybrook with a bag weighing 7.81 pounds.

Both Benjamin Russell and Dadeville have completed their spring tournament seasons and now must wait to find out how other teams fare to see if they’ll get a chance to compete at the state tournament on Smith Lake in early May. ~Lizi Arbogast

Spring break throughout Alabama and the surrounding states runs between March and April, and Wind Creek State Park became a prime location for this week of relaxation.

WCSP Superintendant Bruce Adams said visits so far this fiscal year are on pace with last year, having some 5,700 campsite rentals since Oct. 1. He explained that they estimated 2.5 to 2.7 people per site per night.

“That does not include the people who don’t register,” Adams said. “We will get the site rental, but not everyone gets registered because they come in another vehicle or whatever.”

Daniel Ingram of Greenville and his family have been traveling to state parks and discovered Wind Creek in September. They made another two-hour drive last month during spring break to return to the park.

Camping is not the only thing to do at Wind Creek.

There is fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, bike riding and the newly opened zip lines. Last month the Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventure Zip Line Canopy Tour at Wind Creek State Park officially opened for the season.

In March, Adams said, nearly 500 sites were reserved in one week, and Wind Creek is happy to have families show up without a reservation. Some may only want waterfront for a couple days but the online system only allows for weeklong reservations on the water.

“We would like for everyone to visit us sometime,” Adams said. “We are here to help the public enjoy the outdoors.”

Ruthie Stewart of Greenville swings in a hammock at Wind Creek State Park

~Cliff Williams

Junior ROTC Cadets Crew Sailboats With a nice sunny, windy day for sailing, members of the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC culminated a week of

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BRHS JROTC cadets cruise Lake Martin with the Dixie Sailing Club

sailing lessons by crewing on one of six Catalina 22 boats at the Dixie Sailing Club last month.

“This was a good finish to some in-class instruction the cadets received this week,” Navy JROTC Instructor Capt.

Matthew Leahey said. “This was a fantastic opportunity with the Dixie Sailing Club.”

The cadets learned the basics of sailing, including proper terminology, theory safety and rope knots. Students were then split into groups of three or four to board the sailboats.

This event also counted toward the cadets’ Navy

JROTC Participation Ribbons, awarded to cadets who participate in at least three extracurricular events.

“It was a great experience for our cadets to be out on the water,” Leahey said. “It showed them the importance of the lake, and how important it is to keep it clean and conserve our natural environment.”

Captains of the DSC donated their time and boats to instruct the cadets and provide them with the first-hand, on-water experience of the day. ~Donald Campbell

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This native-to-Alabama vine is one of the first to bloom in late winter and early spring

NATURE OF THE LAKE

BY KENNETH BOONE

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Also known as Yellow Jessamine, Evening Trumpetflower, woodbine and Poor Man’s Rope, Carolina Jessamine is one of the most beautiful native vines in the Southeast, and it’s one of the first flowers to bloom in late winter and early spring.

This evergreen vine climbs high and isn’t too picky about what it climbs on. Cold-season boaters on Lake Martin might confuse the clumps of yellow blossoms above the shoreline for early flowering trees, because the vine can take over a small tree’s canopy before the host leafs out.

Gardeners use this vine’s prolific climbing habit to decorate walls, archways, fences, lampposts and just about anything that needs color on high.

This season – with on-again, off-again warmand-freezing temperatures – the Carolina Jessamine bloomed in February and early March, before the dogwoods, the native azaleas and four different wisterias (three are invaders from the Far East) in our woods. Jessamine will continue to add bright yellow color to our woods through April.

Its scientific name, Gelsemium sempervirens, means

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“fragrant” and “always green.”

The vine is native in Alabama, and its full range extends from Virginia to east Texas and goes south all the way to Guatemala in Central America.

Jessamine’s bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms are showy against the grays of the late winter forest here in the South. The flowers can range from very fragrant to having little to no smell, but most often when people see them first, they smell them as they get a little closer.

The flowers are axillary or “in the armpit,” meaning they grow in the junction of the fine or stem and the plant’s leafs. They often grow in clusters.

Each flower is 1 to 1-1/2 inches long and has five lobes.

Jessamine’s evergreen leaves are slender, shiny, 1-3 inches long, and in winter may turn yellowish or purple.

The thin, twining vines can grow up to 20 feet high, but they need something sturdy for support.

Unlike many vines in our area, Carolina Jessamine will not constrict or cut into its host tree. In places where there are no trees, this vine becomes a ground cover, and it is sometimes planted on steep slopes to help prevent erosion.

Carolina Jessamine grows well in full sun or partial shade, though it produces more blossoms in full sun. This plant isn’t too picky about where it grows. It can handle many different types of soil – from sandy to clay to humusrich earth with a wide pH range – but it thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Once it is established, a mature Jessamine vine can withstand droughts, like those that have plagued Alabama’s forests in recent years.

And it will not be eaten by deer, rabbits or most other animals than can wreak havoc in a garden, though it does attract native bees, Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies and Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.

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Sounds like a perfect addition to your garden?

There is one serious drawback to this plant. Every part of Carolina Jessamine is toxic – and even lethal – to humans and livestock (Deer are smarter than you think).

People who ingest the flowers, leaves, vines or roots have been known to suffer paralysis, and it is said that some native Americans used extracts of this plant to commit murder or suicide.

Children who have mistaken the sweetscented flowers for honeysuckle have become sick from tasting the nectar, some people break out from touching the vines, and bees that have visited Carolina Jessamine blossoms can produce honey that is toxic to people. There are some reports that nectar from this vine can even kill honeybees, but most experts say that if bees are exposed to small amounts of Jessamine, they will survive and their honey will not be adversely affected.

At one time, this plant was used to make home remedies for asthma, whooping cough, tonsillitis and measles and to reduce pain, induce sleep, reduce fever … but in the early 20th century, the use of Carolina Jessamine in medical preparations stopped because it is so toxic.

The Carolina Jessamine If you aren’t worclimbs high and could take ried about having over a small tree's canopy toxic plants in your garden, Carolina Jessamine is a beautiful, early-season showstopper. There are a number of cultivars available in nurseries, including Pride of Augusta, which produces double blooms, and Pale Yellow, which has lighter yellow, buttery colored flowers.

Some information for this article came from The Clemson Cooperative Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Southern Living.

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STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association last month opened the 4.7-mile John B. Scott Trail at Yates Lake, just south of Martin Dam, in an on-site ceremony honoring the trail’s namesake.

The newest addition to the CRATA trail series features spectacular views of the Tallapoosa River from Kudzu Bluff. Hikers along the trail also will see Yellowstone Creek and a tulip poplar tree that is 16 feet in circumference, a focal point of the trail.

Overall a moderate trek, the trail does include two difficult sections, said CRATA trailblazer Jimmy K. Lanier.

“It’s a good climb up to Saddle Rock Mountain and another steep climb later on the trail. Instead of taking that Saddle Rock Mountain climb, people could turn at the intersection with the Lowline Railroad that takes them back to the parking lot. The Lowline trail is clearly marked. They don’t have to climb Saddle Rock Mountain, but it is rewarding,” Lanier said.

There are four benches in place now on the trail, and Lanier said two more would be added soon.

In addition to hiking, the new trail offers a climbing venue on the cliffs that overlook the river along the first portion of the trail.

Scott, a Montgomery attorney, has long been a supporter of conservation and the CRATA trail system. He was instrumental in the founding and mission of Forever Wild, which purchased the property and collaborated with CRATA in the building of the trails.

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Previous pages: The John B. Scott Trail includes spectacular vistas from the bluffs; Clockwise from top left: Butterflies dry their wings in the spring sunshine on the trail's opening day; John B. Scott, the trail's namesake, crosses the threshold during the opening ceremonies; picturesque creeks cross the trail; native azaleas bloom along the trail; hikers take to the trail; a tulip tree with a circumference of 16 feet stands sentinel along the route; blood red trillium are among the first wildflowers to bloom on the John B. Scott Trail.

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Wind in the Sails Lake Martin's Dixie Sailing Club hosts 57th Annual Punchbowl Regatta STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

The five-race regatta challenged sailors with tempermental wind speeds

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With 10 total boats in the race, some were first-time sailors

With vigorous winds gusts, a vivid blue-sky backdrop and moderate temperatures, 10 sailboats launched on Lake Martin to compete in the 57th Annual Dixie Sailing Club Punchbowl Regatta last month with what could only be considered ideal sailing weather.

The skippers and crews arranged their boats in organized chaos behind the starting line in hopes of positioning themselves for the best take off. The initial horn blast signaled a five-minute warning, and after the countdown, boats ascended the rowdy waters.

“Getting a good start is crucial. If you can get ahead at the beginning, it’s harder for others to catch up. A fast start is key,” said Randy McDaniel, DSC race chair.

Keith and Jennifer Bennett, Lake Martin locals, were the solid overall winner for the Catalina 22 Gold Fleet class, having crossed the finish line first for each of the five races. Their strong lead on some races put the following boat behind by almost five minutes at times.

The regatta was held over the course of two days, and eight Catalina 22s and two 420s vied for the number one overall spot in each category based on a low scoring system. Most were DSC members, with the exception of Mark Breeden who, along with his son Ryan, towed his boat from Lexington, Kentucky, to compete.

Catalina 22s were split into Gold and Silver fleets for scoring, and the two 420s, manned by Auburn University students that are affiliated with DSC, were in a league of their own.

AU’s sailing team had four members present at the regatta. Michael Zeller was the victor among the 420 boats, and two AU students competed in the Catalina 22 Silver Fleet.

While the wind presented some challenges to maintain the needed 90-degree angle of the committee boat from the starting/finishing buoy, it made for a competitive day of sailing, especially for some first-time or less experienced sailors.

What started out with winds around 7-11 miles per hour, picked up throughout the first day to nearly 20.

The smaller 420 boats struggled some with the intensity of the weather but ran the same course as the larger Catalinas.

While it may look simple to spectators, the physical exertion and diligence required of sailors during a race is apparent.

“It was like Mr. Toad’s wild ride out there. It takes a lot of energy to pull the lines. It’s like doing aerobics,” said Mark Cline, regatta chair, rear commodore and crew to Mickey Richardson on the first day of sailing.

The format of the first three races was a windward and leeward line, with boats required to complete two laps around the buoys before crossing the finish line.

“Depending on wind and weather, we can always shorten or lengthen the course. We always start directly upwind, so the strategy is more challenging. You have to determine where to grab the most steady wind to gain

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Mark Cline (left) crewed for National Champion winner Mickey Richardson during the first day of racing

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Auburn University students competed in smaller 420 vessels

Keith Bennett and his wife, Jennifer, won first place in the Gold Fleet class by being number one in all races

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positions,” said McDaniel.

The windward lap consisted of formulating the best tacking plan to gain distance, while the ride back was an easier sail with the wind at their backs.

“Being on the right tack is always a challenge.

The wind is rarely consistent, and you have to stay aware of it. It’s about knowing where the right place is to be at the right time,” said Richardson, DSC member and current Region 3 champion.

Being aware of the wind changes and noticing the color change of the water is important for analyzing the correct time to change direction, said Cline.

Richardson has been sailing for about 45 years and is a past National Champion winner.

He placed second in the Gold Fleet class for the Punchbowl Regatta. Both Bennett and Richardson will attend the National Championship this June in Sacramento, California.

The second day, winds had slowed significantly, which made for a calmer ride but a slower race.

Starting off with a three-lap course, the wind significantly dissipated, and the water turned to glass, which led to a short second race ending at the entrance to the club.

Since most courses were nearly a mile long, each competition took between an hour and an hour and a half. Based on the wind, buoys were positioned far enough out to challenge the racers, but close enough to see where they were located, explained McDaniel.

DSC’s annual major regatta is strategically held in the spring based on typical weather around that time of the year. Having moved to its current location five years ago, the DSC is located in a wideopen lake area near Wind Creek State Park, which is more suitable for sailing. There are fewer lake attractions, which decrease the number of motorboats coming through to disrupt races, explained McDaniel.

“This is a really good lake; pretty steady; they put on a really nice regatta out here,” said Breeden, who sailed on Lake Martin for the first time and placed second in the Silver Fleet class.

Attendance was down significantly at this year’s competition, which typically averages 25 boats.

Any number of reasons could have been the cause, from an overall declining interest in sailing to this year’s crazy weather and spring sports occupying a lot of families’ time, said McDaniel. In addition, this year’s race coincided with spring break from local schools, a time when many families take vacations.

The Dixie Sailing Club has about 50 member families and also has a youth program that teaches children the basics of sailing and keeps the hobby alive.

For more information about DSC, visit its Facebook page or Instagram at Dixie Sailing Club.

With rapid wind changes, there were some close calls with boats on opposite tacks

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The Loftus' new B&B is located on the south bank of Sandy Creek

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Paradise Bed and Breakfast STORY BY LONNA UPTON

Last year, Kathy and Dave Loftus moved from a 51-acre ranch outside Austin, Texas, to Dadeville and began work on making a dream come true. The couple had vacationed in bed-and-breakfast inns and felt a calling to offer the same level of personal care to guests in a B&B of their own. Close to daughters in Prattville and Montgomery, Lake Martin provided the perfect location for their vision, the new Paradise Bed and Breakfast.

Loftus and her husband searched for the perfect house on the lake during two trips from Texas. They wanted to renovate an older home that could accommodate three guestrooms with private baths. They also wanted decks, lots of windows and a great lake view.

“We did a lot of research into what makes a successful B&B, so we knew what we wanted. After looking at 29 houses, number 30 was the one,” Loftus said.

Located on the south bank of Sandy Creek, the original 900 square-foot cabin was built in 1975 and expanded in 1992. The new owners have made renovations of their own, including new hardwood floors and fresh paint. A kitchen update doubled its size after walls were removed. They also divided a 42-by-22-foot bedroom to create a third bedroom.

Furnishings were not a problem for Loftus. She grew up in Illinois with a mother and father who collected antiques.

“My dad found things he liked and started bringing them home – everything from furniture to china and Hummel figurines. We had a house filled with antiques,” Loftus said.

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After her father passed away, Loftus had a houseful of antiques in storage, so the timing worked perfectly. They were able to use many of the pieces straight from storage, and they refinished several pieces themselves.

The house features an open concept main room on a view of the quiet slough just off Sandy Creek’s popular islands.

The hosts added a bar area to the room where they will share a complimentary happy hour with guests at check-in. The Lotuses also installed a projector for movies and television.

Three bedrooms with private baths are ready for guests.

The Garden Room, filled with floral linens and live plants, contains the walnut bed in which Loftus and her sister slept, an antique dresser, ice cream chairs and a baby cradle.

The Lake Room has a lake view for guests to enjoy. In addition to the three bedrooms with private baths, the B&B offers the Treehouse, a small bedroom upstairs for additional family members who could share a bath.

Outside the home, a screened-in porch and a deck above the boat dock will provide outdoor space for morning meals and relaxing evenings lakeside. True to Texas tradition, the owners brought a smoker from Texas, and the host enjoys preparing pork butt and brisket to incorporate into B&B breakfasts.

For information and reservations at Paradise B&B, contact Kathy Loftus at 512-516-1652 or visit the website at Paradisebnblakemartin.com.

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Network of Precautions Use electronics, locks, neighborhood watches and more to safeguard loved ones and property at the lake

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Safety is a top priority for any homeowner, but it’s a special concern for part-time residents who may leave second homes on private, wooded lake lots unattended for days or weeks at a time. A network of precautions goes a long way in alleviating those concerns for Lake Martin homeowners, a network that includes a range of low-cost, easy-to-use technology, neighborhood cooperation and outdoor lighting.

Alarm systems top the list as the ultimate deterrent to possible offenders, said Russell Lands Chief of Security Mack Daugherty.

“Today’s technology makes it harder and harder for a burglar to succeed,” said Daugherty.

The benefit of these security systems is the instant notification to neighbors and law enforcement if the alarm goes off, along with scaring away the intruder.

“Burglars are not going to stick around once that siren goes off,” said Daugherty.

Both Daugherty and Tallapoosa County Sherriff Jimmy Abbett said the louder the alarm, the better.

“We encourage systems that are audible outside, with a respectable decibel level that creates a lot of noise,” said Abbett.

While some homeowners may not want to disturb their neighbors, Daugherty said, the more people that are aware of what is going on, the better.

He added that in his 34 years of law enforcement, without exception, the more alarm systems that are set up in a specific area, the less crime that happens there.

Abbett stressed that home security systems should be monitored monthly, and homeowners should list law enforcement as the first contact if it is set off.

“There could be a delayed response by law enforcement if we don’t get the call directly. Be sure to program your

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systems,” said Abbett.

Daugherty said he sees a lot of homes at the lake being wired for home security during construction, which indicates that more homeowners are planning ahead.

In the past, homeowners may have been reluctant to install systems that required them to drill holes and run unsightly wires after construction; however, with so many wireless options, post-construction installation is not the work it used to be, he said.

Those options include both wired and wireless security cameras that record 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“With the option of up to 16 cameras hooked up to one digital video recorder, homeowners can keep an eye on their houses at all times,” said Cam Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Electronics Radio Shack in Alexander City. “They are a very easy, unique and small system to install.”

The home security camera business has evolved to include Wi-Fi cameras that could be installed anywhere inside or outside the house and offer the ability to pan, tilt and zoom remotely.

“This way, you can look around the house, and it doesn’t have to just be a one-direction picture,” said Caldwell.

If connected to the internet, these cameras can stream to an Loud alarm signals deter app on a cellphone, so part-time potential intruders from residents or anyone out of town entering a lake home could have a recorded view of what’s going on at all times.

The camera could be motion activated and send an alert via an app on the homeowners’ cellphone. Any time possible movement has been detected, an image could be pulled up.

These recordings could also help law enforcement make arrests, as they provide visual proof of a break-in.

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has recorded proof,” said Daugherty.

Another affordable option is to mount wildlife cameras on the house, property or driveway. This allows for a complete recording of anyone approaching the house. Wildlife cameras are compatible with certain phone apps now, as well, and allow for real-time activity rather than previous models that only provided footage when the cameras were checked after an incident occurred.

“We get reports from people that might live or work out of town and give us a call over something they have seen.

They send us the video, so we are visually able to look at what they’re seeing,” said Abbett. “Wildlife cameras still provide a sense of protection.”

Daugherty said he also has seen an increase in the use of do-it-yourself systems that could be ordered online and easily installed by the homeowner or a handyman. With contacts on doors and a main component of the system that sits on a table, it’s an easy, economical and successful option, said Daugherty.

Home alarm systems range in price, use and amenities, but could potentially protect a home against future invasion.

“The average burglar steals between two and three flat screen televisions. You can pay for a security system for less than that,” said Daugherty.

Additional security options include Neighborhood Watch organizations, said Abbett. In recent years, Lake Martin Home Owners and Boater Owners has assisted neighborhood residents in organizing watches that could alert law enforcement to the presence of burglars or other criminal activity in areas where mid-week traffic is low. For information about starting a Neighborhood Watch, visit lakemartinhobos.com.

Lighting around the home, dock and driveway also act as a deterrent, especially if the lights are turned on and off with timers that are on an irregular schedule from day to day, which gives the appearance of occupation to an empty home.

Secure the home each time you leave, authorities said. Lock doors and windows. Though determined burglars might still get in, anything that could slow them down long enough for help to arrive is useful.

Such precautions safeguard homes and the people who live and play in them. At Lake Martin, they also safeguard the precious memories that lake life creates.

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STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE

When the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a new license to Alabama Power Company in 2015, the license included a provision to limit construction of seawalls to instances where riprap and vegetation are insufficient to protect shoreline habitat from erosion. Lake homeowners tentatively held their collective breath when this new provision was announced, but three years later, the provision often has substantiated the need for the requested seawalls.

“We evaluate requests for seawalls on a case-by-case basis, and there needs to be signs of significant active erosion that cannot be addressed by riprap and natural bank stabilization for us to issue a seawall permit. When we do permit a seawall, we require that seawalls be constructed as close to the existing shoreline as possible,” explained Alabama Power Company Shoreline Manager Rhett Hanks.

“Additionally, to create habitat for wildlife, we require that riprap be placed at the toe of all new and reconstructed seawalls 2 feet above the lakebed and 2 feet out from the bottom of the seawall.”

The requirement was added to the license after the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources expressed concerns that seawall construction could limit certain wildlife movements from shore to land. To address those concerns, FERC added the seawall provision to the license.

“We have to make a site visit for each seawall permit application and look at the shoreline to evaluate the situation,” Hanks said. “Riprap and natural bank stabilization are preferred, and we encourage the use of both of these methods of erosion control. They are highly effective when installed correctly.”

That site visit adds about 10 working days to the permitting process, Hanks said, but homeowners can prevent the addition of more days by submitting all needed information with the permit request.

“For example, sometimes, a homeowner also needs to obtain approval from a neighborhood homeowners association or development architectural board. We ask that homeowners get any required approvals and submit them along with their completed permit application,” he said.

And along with the permit application, homeowners should submit the proposed seawall layout and a description of materials that will be used. If shoreline management personnel do not have the information they need to grant the request, the request will be placed on hold, which adds time to the approval process.

While dock and seawall work is best conducted during the winter drawdown, getting the paperwork done and permit issued before the water level drops in the fall leaves plenty of time to get the work done before the following spring.

Erosion can be caused by heavy construction, excessive wave action, severe runoff or failure of an existing seawall.

To reduce shoreline erosion, FERC also recommended that Alabama Power encourage landowners to establish and maintain 15-foot naturally managed vegetative filter strips along the shoreline for the benefit of wildlife. These strips also improve water quality, as they filter runoff, depositing cleaner water into the reservoir.

For permitting terms and guidelines, visit apcshorelines. com or call the Alabama Power Company shoreline management office in Dadeville at 256-825-0053.

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Dazzling Design Diamond View home at The Ridge showcases a spectacular view of Lake Martin

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STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

Ridge home designer Larry Furlong took a gamble with his latest building plan, the Diamond View house at the South Ridge Harbor area at Russell Lands’ The Ridge. By utilizing the terrain and showcasing the sunset views of Kowaliga Bay on Lake Martin, Furlong designed a lake home that dazzles.

Taking notice of recent building trends and customer requests, Russell Lands On Lake Martin envisioned a design that included larger living spaces at the lake.

“Knowing what people wanted to have in a lake house and what comes with lake living, this design showcases that in the best possible light.

I appreciate Larry’s courage to propose this layout,” said Steve Arnberg, vice president of real estate for Russell Lands.

This four-bedroom, six-bathroom diamondshaped layout emphasizes the lavish lake views in which the sun sparkles on the water. While the plan was tweaked and implemented for the specific lot, it could be adapted to fit other areas of The Ridge as well, said Arnberg.

Upon stepping through the front entry, the wide-open lake view is the clear focal point and the design’s best attribute. Builder Chad Calhoun with Classic Homes worked with Furlong to polish up the original plan to fit the South Ridge lot.

Furlong decided to angle the house so two window walls would come to a point, expanding the vista from a straight-on view to a panoramic one. The addition of deep 12- to 14-foot porches offers outdoor living with sunset views, said Furlong.

The ultimate goal was to regulate the afternoon heat that might be absorbed through the 35 feet of glass windows on the lakeside walls.

“Most of my inspiration comes from going to the lot and studying the views and how the sun goes across the sky,” said Furlong. “I looked down across the water and realized, with the big, sweeping views from side to side, that I didn’t want to have the view limited to one window wall.”

The design maintains the traditional components of many houses at The Ridge with horizontal wood walls, ceilings and floors, neutral colored finishes, a stone fireplace and warm tones, explained Emily McDaniel, Realtor for Russell Lands.

“The main focus is still about bringing nature inside the house,” said McDaniel.

Nan Jackson, interior designer and owner of Interiors Etc. by Nan, said she used specific finishes that reflect that natural feel of lake living.

Jackson chose tiles that replicate the water for the bathroom, along with the shiny kitchen backsplash. She also incorporated a variety of woods throughout the home.

“The things we chose hopefully represent lake living. We normally go with light colors because you don’t want a dark lake home, but I tried to choose things that I’ve never done before in a design,” said Jackson.

Using locally made pieces as often as possible, Jackson incorporated furniture from Johnson Furniture, artwork by Alexander City artist Catie Radney and artwork from Design Supply out of

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Steering away some from the classic craftsman feel, Jackson said the Diamond View is a very welcoming home that appeals to the majority. The coffered ceilings add a cozier vibe to the spacious main floor.

“The rest of the house is cozy, and I love the pops of color throughout the Diamond View has two walls den. You don’t of windows to emphasize have to go crazy the west-facing view with a budget if you have some really individual pieces,” said Jackson.

She emphasized this through accents, such as pillows, along with custom light fixtures, which Jackson said are vital to the design of a home. Mixed material fixtures throughout the house add a hint of the unique but aren’t considered too crazy, she said. The geometric copper chandelier hanging over the kitchen table, along with the copper sconce on the wall, were both hand-made to fit this home.

The stately kitchen island featuring stained wood complements the cabinets and kitchen décor, as it creates a place for family and friends to gather.

With nearly 3,700 square feet of living space; an open living room, kitchen and dining area; and plenty of lake storage, this house would be suitable for a large family or multiple generations to stay and visit, said McDaniel.

Arnberg said, “We think it’s the kind of home people will buy and enjoy for many years. It’s a legacy buy that will stay in the family and be

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passed down.”

Furlong wanted to ensure there were obvious separate areas on the main floor while still keeping it as open and spacious as possible.

“The open living space is huge, and it’s easy to entertain. Everyone can stay together with the crowd, even in the kitchen. It’s really built to suit either fulltime or part-time residents because of the vast storage and large closet sizes,” said McDaniel.

Due to the shape and orientation of the house, lake storage space offers more than enough room to store the necessary floats, tubes, kayaks, outdoor furniture and wake, surf and paddle boards needed for a home on Lake Martin.

“This is a very generous space.

A lot of first-time lake home buyers don’t realize how much lake storage they’ll really need,” said McDaniel.

Two bedrooms on the master level, with an oversized master suite that accesses the main level porch, offer spacious privacy.

The porch wraps around to cover both sides of the view, mimicking the glass windows, and a screened-in porch is located on the lake level as well.

The two generous bedrooms on the lake level branch off from a second open living space for game playing, a kids’ area or a comfortable sitting area for game day. With a wet bar and access to the lower-level porch, this area can easily be transformed to meet a family’s year-round needs.

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The lake level has a screened-in porch with fantastic views of Kowaliga Bay

“Even in the basement level, we wanted to take advantage of the view with a lot of glass to capture the scenery. This is probably the largest amount of windows we’ve put in a house in a long time,” said Furlong.

Jackson decided to pop up the team rivalry with a contrasting University of Alabama and Auburn University theme, using handmade pillows designed in New Jersey and commissioning artwork: a black-and-white painting of an elephant facing a black-and-white painting of a tiger.

“I just thought this was a neat idea because of the territory. For the open house, I even had red and orange tulips, along with red and orange jelly beans,” said Jackson.

The open house on Valentine’s Day weekend unveiled the design to the public, and with nearly 300 people touring the upstairs, downstairs and outdoor areas, McDaniel was amazed at how spacious and versatile the home is for entertaining.

Furlong mentioned the traffic flow of the house was designed to accommodate just that kind of entertaining, with access to the porch from either side of both the main and lake levels.

“The number one challenge of the lot was access to the area where we would build. It caused us to place the house in a very specific area,” said Furlong.

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This was done by placing the home’s footprint below the road, and architect Furlong said Calhoun masterfully managed the driveway grading to ensure proper drainage. An arrangement of stones at the base of the house look natural but divert the runoff into attractive patterns, said Furlong.

The position of the lot brings the 149-foot shoreline closer to the house while the landscape gently slopes to the water with terraced interest on one side, leaving yard space for kids and pets, and the stacked stone boulder seawall provides attractive protection from wave action, said McDaniel.

“With this view, you will definitely be able to easily watch the fireworks from this porch,” she added.

The collaboration of each team that had a hand in the creation of the Diamond View was instrumental in bringing its unique vision to life.

“It takes a team. Every house we do, we make it a little different and a little bit special. We want to have individualized homes and stay on top of what’s good,” said Jackson.

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Efficient use of a small space, such as a converted closet, could work well as a lake office

A creative use of space could include doubling an overflow bunk room as office space at the lake

Office space that works STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

Let the nature of the work-related tasks you expect to take on at the lake dictate the space. If you merely need to stay in touch via brief emails or review materials, a lounge chair on the dock with a cold drink and an iPad nearby might be all the office you need. But if long emails, web surfing, drawing, video viewing or editing will be required, you may be more productive from a comfortable office chair and a laptop on a narrow counter in a converted closet.

And if the office needs to share space with overflow sleeping accommodations for the grandkids, consider choosing more durable surfaces and seating options that could survive children’s activities that realistically could even include the introduction of certain plants and animals from the lake.

On the other hand, if you’ll entertain your clients at the lake while you conduct business, you’ll want a showcase space furnished with high-end leather chairs placed in front of a big panoramic water view – perhaps with a nearby bar.

Consider the equipment that would help you to be efficient in your space – copiers, multiple monitors, printers – anything that could quickly get you back to family,

friends and water.

The danger in thinking small lies in creating an inefficient space when efficiency is paramount to getting the work done and back to fun.

In addition to equipment, assess the types and amounts of storage Be sure to plan you may need. It’s easy to tell for adequate yourself that you don’t need room lighting for files, but that mindset could be an invitation to an unorganized and cluttered desk.

Make sure the lighting in your makeshift office is sufficient by adding under-the-cabinet supplementary fixutres or can lights above the workspace.

Perhaps one of the most important considerations in creating a workspace at the lake is its location. If a lake view or a window onto the outdoors would help you get the work done more efficiently, by all means include one, but if it would be a distraction, choose a windowless space.

Your lake office should be positioned for privacy if that’s what your work requires, and though it should be easily accessible, don’t make it too accessible. Going to work should be intentional and short term, so you can turn your attention to what really matters when you’re at Lake Martin.

Internet Service at the Lake STORY BY LONNA UPTON

With multiple providers of internet in the Lake Martin signal to customers’ receiving antennae. Using a local area, there are flexible options for the appropriate bandtower rather than a satellite, service is less likely to be width and download speed to meet business and enteraffected by weather and does not require a huge receivtainment needs. ing antennae at the residence or business, Holt explained.

Only Charter Spectrum provides a cable connection, The Point Broadband antennae is approximately 4 inches the mode of internet with the fastest speeds available, but by 6 inches. for many customers on Lake Martin, cable connection is Holt also touted customer service as a central focus of not an option. Customers have been forced to consider the company. digital service landline (DSL) or a satellite provider – “We are fanatics about customer service. We want until now.

Point Broadband customers to know that they will Point Broadband, a new, local company that provides always have someone answer the phone when they call internet service to customers from Manhattan to rural – someone who works for our company and cares about and suburban areas in America, entered the Lake Martin our community,” he said. “Plus, we’re local. Many of us marketplace in February. have homes on the lake. Our family and friends will be Todd Holt, CEO of Point Broadband, said the comcustomers, so our reputations are at stake.” pany has already begun to provide service to busiThe first Point Broadband customers on the shores of nesses and residences on the lake shoreline. The Point Lake Martin began service in February via a cell tower Broadband market will mainly consist of customers who at the corner of County roads 34 and 49 in Dadeville. cannot connect to cable but want more reliable internet Service in the Walnut Hill area was scheduled by the end than satellite or DSL provides. Because Point Broadband of last month, with the addition of Jackson’s Gap soon to uses fiber and local base stations, the company can profollow. vide speeds comparable to cable for downloading data.

To find out about internet service in a specific area of Point Broadband will not require a contract and will not the lake, consult the chart below for service providers' cap data usage, which means multiple devices can stream contact information. at the same time.

Headquartered in West Point, Georgia, The chart below lists some of the providers for the Lake Martin area. Consumers should always call Point Broadband is one specific providers for current pricing, speeds and coverage area. of many technology companies owned by Small Business Source Contact Website ITC Capital Partners, an Providers Information entrepreneurial investAT&T Digital Service Landline 833-583-5546 att.com/smallbusiment company that proness vides money to start-ups Point Broadband Fiber-fed Fixed 877-290-5431 point-broadband.com and also develops its own Wireless interests.

Spectrum Business Cable 888-527-6036 spectrum.business.com “About 18 months ago, we researched and Winstream Digital Service Landline 855-211-3430 windstream.com found a huge demand in rural areas for reliable Residential Source Contact Website internet service,” Holt said.

Information Unlike a satellite, AT&T Digital Service Landline 833-583-5546 att.com which is 20,000 miles Charter Spectrum Cable 888-527-5546 spectrum.com away, Holt explained, Point Broadband is a Hughes Net Satellite 844-797-7891 hughesnet.com fiber-fed, fixed wireless Point Broadband Fiber-fed Fixed 877-290-5486 point-broadband.com service that connects to Wireless existing vertical infrastructure, such as cell Troy Cable Cable 800-735-9546 troycable.net towers and water towers.

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Lake Martin Innovation Center Chamber facility creates an office away from the office STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY CLIFF WILLIAMS

It’s even possible to stay at the lake when the work WisePoint occupies about 1,000 square feet of space in demands accessibility to office equipment, meeting space the building, the company’s base for expanding their seror training and workshop facilities – for an hour, a week or vices to meet technological needs of local small businesses, even all summer long. It’s just that kind of productivity for including computer repairs and software package training. which the Lake Martin Innovation Center was designed.

WisePoint also uses the bank’s old vault space as a broadAn Alexander City Chamber of Commerce project, the cast studio facility.

17,000-square foot complex near the intersection of U.S. “We have the potential to assist individuals who are tranHighway 280 and State Route sitioning into retirement or 63 offers co-working space maybe already have retired that includes high-speed fiber but want to keep a hand in internet to conference rooms business. The Innovation with smart TVs and even empty Center could help them do rooms that could be set up in that,” Collari said. any configuration to accomIn addition to providmodate specialized training. ing co-working space to Members can create a training visiting executives, the video, cater in lunch or invite innovation center could be customers to an after-hours a great place from which meeting or event – after lake to launch a new business hours, that is. with minimal investment LM Innovation Center offers “For only $50 a month, busior open a new office for an workspace of varying degrees ness professionals can access existing business in another the facility 24/7 to meet clients, location. host meetings or facilitate conference calls,” said Alexander “If your customers are coming to the lake for the summer, City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari. “This it might make sense to open a temporary office here or get option is designed specifically for professionals on Lake an office started without having to put out the initial investMartin, who hope to prolong their stay in our community by ment in office equipment and technology,” Collari said. being able to access the technological resources provided in Entrepreneurial development is another purpose of the this facility, as well as to those who travel through our cominnovation center and presents unique networking oppormunity and need a place where they can conduct this kind tunities among the building’s tenants, whether they use the of work along their way to places like Opelika, Auburn, facility for the afternoon or have a long-term lease. Young Birmingham or Montgomery.” entrepreneurs could benefit from the knowledge and experiOffice space also is available for long-term or short-term ence of seasoned executives and representatives that have lease, which could accommodate spending the summer at occasion to use the facility, just as seasoned business leaders the lake but having the convenience of the office without might find fresh ideas, energy and business partners in the the long commute. Copiers, printers, fax machines, desks, entrepreneurs who maintain office space at the Innovation chairs, file storage and the office kitchen are included for all Center. tenants and co-working members as well as free coffee.

“We can offer lots of opportunities, lots of ways to do The center is housed in a facility that once served as the business,” Collari said. “That’s what it’s about – opportunity processing department of USAmeriBank and became availand innovation. And being able to do that at Lake Martin, able when the bank moved those operations in a merger. well, it hardly feels like work.”

The technological capabilities in the facility are a collaboFor information about the Lake Martin Innovation Center, ration between the innovation center and WisePoint LLC, an contact the Alexander City Chamber at 256-234-3461, stop on-site information management consulting company that by the center at 175 Aliant Parkway in Alexander City or offers high-end web application services to large corporavisit www.lakemartininnovationcenter.com. tions.

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new community soon will emerge on the south bank of Lake Martin at the mouth of Blue Creek, close to popular haunts that include Chimney Rock and Chuckwalla’s Pizza. The Kennebec LakeTown will include 41 deeded, wooded lots on a 60-acre site adjacent to more than 70 acres of Alabama Power Company project lands that are classified for natural and undeveloped use.

“The whole idea of the project flowed out of the purpose and goals expressed by Alabama Power Company in

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their desire to be respectful of the land. The heartbeat of the idea is the adjacent nature preserve,” explained Louis Nequette, owner of Nequette Architecture and Design in Birmingham.

Nequette’s company has collaborated with Alabama Power Company and Daniel Communities to create a neighborhood focused on the preservation of the natural landscape.

“The goal is to only lightly touch the land in the way the houses are folded in, to be as respectful of the land as

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New neighborhood at Lake Martin is all about the trees STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY JOHN COLEY

The new neighborhood Kennebec will feature 41 lots, is located at the mouth of Blue Creek and will highlight the natural land

possible,” Nequette explained. “The homes will seamlessly blend into the landscape, not create a sharp contrast to the preserve.”

Homes are custom designed with lower roof lines in a style that borrows vernicular length from mid-century modern and Frank Lloyd Wright models, with a blend of country architecture on top of it, said Nequette.

“Comfortable and warm is the goal, with a strong connection to the outdoor spaces. It’s a campy kind of style that is inspired by the original camp cottages that were on

Alabama Power Company land many years ago. It will have a camp-like feel,” he said.

Home construction will use natural stone, woods and glass that will reflect the surrounding landscape and open living spaces to views of the woods as well as the lake.

“You won’t see much sod. As the land comes back into full growth, it will look like the houses were dropped among the trees,” Nequette said.

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central gardens. These will be placed with connecting paths, but other than these outdoor spaces, the development will include no amenities.

“The land and the lake are the amenities,” Nequette said. “Each family tends to turn their dock into their swimming pool. Other than these shared green spaces, we will not overly create amenities. They are not the attraction.

“The outdoors here is the attraction, engaging the outdoor experience.”

Nequette said the neighborhood is designed for the trend toward full-time living at the lake. The LakeTown concept revolves around a focus on the lake not as a weekend destination but as a lifestyle. At Kennebec, that lifestyle will be one that includes purposeful connection with the natural landscape.

APC spokesman Michael Sznajderman said trails might eventually be built on the adjacent project lands to enhance public use of the property, which presently is not easily

accessed.

“This adjacent acreage is project land that has to be preserved.

It will continue to be project land and will remain undeveloped,” Sznajderman explained.

“The 60-acre section for the development next to the project land has never been project land, though Alabama Power Company has owned that property for years and years. There is no project land involved with the neighborhood development.”

“The overall vision, which really is why Alabama Power Company was willing to allow homeowners to purchase lots here, is to create a community that is timeless in its approach because of its respect to the lake and the land,” Nequette said. “It is a vision that embraces quality design and execution. The idea is that you might see this development in 50 years and not be able to tell when it was developed.”

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An educated guess may hurt potential home buyers

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e, speaking to my child: Who ate your agent, “How big is this house?” the last 10 Oreos?

If the agent provides a number, whether Child: I don’t know. it’s high or low, he or she had better be preMe: Then why are your cheeks and teeth pared to cite a source because if the agent is covered in Oreo-like residue? wrong, the sale could be affected.

Child: I don’t know.

If the answer given is lower than reality, Does this sound familiar to you? If so, the agent has misrepresented the seller’s you probably would agree that sometimes home as being too small. If the answer is too kids use the phrase, “I don’t know” to cover high, the agent has given the buyer an incormany different situations. rect impression of the home, and the buyer LAKE PROPERTY Maybe that is why we, as adults, might be might base his or her decision on that.

BY JOHN COLEY reluctant to say it. Especially in the profesThis is when a good agent (in my opinsional world, there could be pressure to not appear to be ion) would say, “I don’t know, but let me help you find up on all the news. out.”

We live in the age of tons of free information. We can The agent then should do some homework, consultsee across seas, know the locations of our friends and fol- ing a number of possible sources that might include the low events in ways that would have seemed like magic original house plans, a prior appraisal or the county tax to us 20 years ago. If we need to know something, we assessor’s estimate. The point is that the agent should don’t even have to go to the trouble of typing it into a assist the buyer’s information hunt instead of trying to be browser. We now can just shout it aloud to Siri or Alexa. the ultimate expert on the home’s exact size.

She, like the Eye of Sauron, sees all.

Another similar situation that might happen around But in the day-to-day conversations that accompany Lake Martin is when a buyer may ask, “How many feet real estate transactions, there are lots of times when the of waterfront does this lot have?” answer, “I don’t know,” is appropriate – or even preferIf the agent has access to a current survey, a plat map able to an educated guess. or the county’s tax records, great! But if not, the answer Why and when would it be preferable to admit a lack should probably go something like, “I don’t know, but let of knowledge? me help you find out.”

For example, what if you are a The agent should then encourage the buyer to rely on potential lake home buyer, a survey as one of the more reliable ways to measure a and you have just walked lot’s waterfront footage. Again, the goal here is that the through a home that you agent should assist in the discovery of information, not to really love? You start be the ultimate authority of whatever fact the buyer seeks. wondering if your Admittedly, in a competitive industry like real estate, furniture will fit in it. where most practitioners are self employed, there is presYou know that your sure to be known as knowledgeable about every possible city house is 2,400 detail of a sale. square feet, and you It is especially hard for someone like me. I was the kid could base your in class that always had to fight the urge to raise my hand frame of referand attempt to answer every single question from the ence on that teacher. Whether I was actually right or wrong, I really fact. You ask felt like I had a good answer and should try it. You know the type.

Where did I develop such an irritating instinct?

I don’t know.

John Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin Voice Realty. Visit his blog at LakeMartinVoice.com.

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Lake Watch celebrates stewardship of the lake T

he Lake Watch of Lake Martin faithbook, Alabama Rivers – A Celebration and ful met on March 4 at the StillWaters Challenge by Dr. Bill Deutsch, retired Auburn Homeowners Association Building to celUniversity professor and founder of the AWW ebrate another year of Lake Martin stewardship.

Program. The book is due out later this year.

It was an afternoon of acknowledging selfless Deutsch has been a long-time friend of LWLM, volunteer dedication to monitoring water quality as he trained the very first group of Lake Watch throughout the Lake Martin watershed, as well monitors back in 1993. He has been teaching as promoting watershed stewardship through the a course on Alabama rivers at the AU Osher environmental education of hundreds of youth Lifelong Learning Institute. The enthusiastic and adults. response to his course, which is routinely packed The Lake Watch outstanding volunteer of with 50-60 participants, was inspirational in LAKE WATCH the year award, known as the Woodfin Martin his tackling the daunting task of compiling his

BY ERIC REUTEBUCH Award was presented to a long-time Lake Watch seven-week curriculum into a book. member, Judy Palfrey, in Deutsch noted that his appreciation for her service as book is complementary Lake Watch of Lake Martin to those of Scott Duncan, Judy Palfrey is the Water Monitoring Coordinator, Southern Wonder – Alabama’s Lake Watch 2018 along with her longtime comSurprising Biodiversity, and Woodfin Martin Award winner mitment to environmental Jim Lacefield’s Lost Worlds in education of youth and adults, Alabama Rocks, which unites service as an Alabama Water the state’s diverse geology and Watch water monitor trainer rich plant and animal biodiverand her water monitoring sity in an easy-to-read text for efforts at several sites in the the general public. He touched watershed. on some of the reasons why Palfrey has monitored at our state is number one among seven different sites on the lake all states in aquatic biodiverand in several tributary streams sity, with more species of fish, (Buck Creek, Chattasofka crayfish, turtles, mussels and Creek, Sandy Creek) that snails than any other state. drain the Dadeville area and He then presented a peek flow into the lake near Smith at the vibrant images that he Mountain. She monitors both composed for Alabama’s major water chemistry and bacteria rivers and their basins, includ(E. coli monitoring) using the ing the Tallapoosa River Basin.

Alabama Water Watch water Into the imagery of the river monitoring protocols. Palfrey system, he wove watershed also teaches Dadeville grade features, special plants and anischool and middle school mals (some found nowhere else students about water monitorin the entire world) and a dising, watershed stewardship and about how monitoring living cussion of life along the river, featuring key historic figures streams and the macroinvertebrates – larvae and nymphs of and developments as the lands were settled by Europeans. stoneflies, mayflies, caddisflies, dragonflies and other critDeutsch closed, as he does in his book, with a challenge ters – that live in them help to determine the health of the calling for us to contemplate how each of us would act to streams. preserve our rich, riverine heritage for generations to come.

And if that weren’t enough, Palfrey has also educated the One thing immediately comes to mind – go to www.lakepublic at environmental education booths at several events watch.org and join Lake Watch of Lake Martin in protecting using the Enviroscape to teach children and adults about non- our lake and the Tallapoosa River watershed. point source pollution and its negative impacts on streams, rivers and lakes.

Eric Reutebuch is president of Lake Watch Lake Martin.

The group was then treated to a sneak-peek of the new For more information, visit lakewatch.org.

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steoporosis is a bone disease that affects more than 53 million people in the United States. It can affect both men and women at any age; however, it is more common in men and women over the age of 50. Osteoporosis is most often seen in postmenopausal women, as a result of the sudden decrease in the hormone estrogen. Osteoporosis affects the structure and strength of bones and increases a person’s risk for fractures of the hips, spine and wrists.

Healthy bone could be compared to honeycomb. When osteoporosis is present, the spaces and holes in the honeycomb become much larger, making the bone more porous than healthy bones. Sometimes referred to as the silent disease, osteoporosis develops slowly, and most often, it presents no outward signs, indications or symptoms.

Taking care of yourself can, literally, make or break your bones as you age.

Bones are continually under construction and need to be maintained, so they don’t become weak and break. As cells break down, bone tissue and other cells use calcium and nutrients from the food you eat to build and repair new bone.

This regeneration process helps to maintain bone density and structure. Bone density is highest when people are in their 20s.

After the age of 35, bones slowly become weaker, and as we age, our bones break down more quickly than they build up. If this process occurs in excess,

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osteoporosis may result.

There are several risk factors for osteoporosis that could be modified, though others are unavoidable.

Modifiable lifestyle choices that could increase risk for osteoporosis include eating disorders – such as anorexia and bulimia; tobacco smoking; excessive alcohol intake; insufficient consumption of calcium, HEALTHY LIVING magnesium and Vitamin D;

BY JULIE HUDSON and leading sedentary lives.

The unavoidable risk factors include age – risk increases in the late 30s, especially in postmenopausal women; reduced estrogen, which makes it harder for bone to reproduce; ethnicity, as Caucasians and Asians are at higher risk; bone structure, especially for those over 5 feet 7 inches tall or weighing less than 125 pounds; genetic factors; and fracture history, including previous fractures, especially after the age of 50.

The number one way to decrease risk for osteoporosis is by making sure calcium intake is adequate. Calcium, the major nutrient needed to form new bone cells, is vital for bone health. The body uses the tissues in bone as a place to deposit calcium and to maintain calcium concentrations in the blood, muscles and intercellular fluids.

Bones go through a continuous state of breaking down, releasing minerals and depositing new calcium. During periods of growth, such as in childhood, there is greater bone formation than breakdown. Bone formation levels out during early and middle adulthood and, especially, later in life.

The best dietary sources of calcium are milk, cheese and yogurt; green leafy vegetables – such as kale and broccoli; fish with soft bones – such as canned salmon and tuna; and fortified breakfast cereals and beverages.

Vitamin D plays an important role of the promotion of calcium absorption and helps to maintain adequate blood calcium and phosphate concentrations for normal bone mineralization. Most of the Vitamin D our bodies use comes from sun exposure, rather than food sources. The use of sunscreen and avoidance of sun exposure has led to Vitamin D deficiencies, which are much more common than in past years. The recommendation is to obtain moderate, regular exposure to sunlight.

Food sources of Vitamin D include fatty fish

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– such as salmon, trout and tuna – and fortified sity include strength training – such as squatting, sources – such as milk, cereal, soy milk, orange lunges, sit-to-stand and step-ups; plyometric exerjuice, egg yolks and cheese. cises – such as jumping rope, hopping, skipping The recommended amount of daily calcium for and jump squats; stair stepping, running, walking; adults aged 19 years and older is 1,000 milligrams body weight exercises; hiking; racquet sports; and a day. Women over the age of 51 years and all backpacking. adults over the age of 71 should consume 1,200 Treatment of osteoporosis aims to prevent or milligrams per day. The recommendation for men slow the development process by maintaining between the ages of 51 and 70 is healthy bone density and bone mass, 1,000 milligrams per day. Vitamin Adequate calcium intake preventing fractures, reducing pain D recommendations for people aged and maximizing one’s quality of is the number one way life. All of these goals are effec1 to 70 is 600 IU and over the age of 71 is 800 IU. tively met through lifestyle changes, to decrease risk Meeting calcium goals through the use of supplements and some for osteoporosis. food is best because food supplies medications. other important nutrients as well. It The key strategies for maintaining is important to know that calcium is absorbed most bone health are to ensure that you are consuming efficiently if its intake is spread throughout the day. the recommended amount of dietary calcium, reguIf your dietary intake does not meet these guidelating your weight through a healthy diet and mainlines, supplements may serve as a secondary option. taining an active lifestyle. A mixture of weightLook for one that includes Vitamin D. bearing exercises, strength training to improve Other preventative measures for reducing osteomuscle that supports your skeleton and exercises to porosis risk include not smoking, limiting alcohol improve balance for fall prevention is the perfect intake, performing regular weight-bearing exercises combination to keeping bones healthy. and practicing exercises that promote flexibility and balance, such as yoga.

Julie Hudson is a dietitian at Lake Martin Weight-bearing exercises play an instrumenWellness Center in Dadeville. tal role in maintaining bone strength. The best weight-bearing exercises for increasing bone den-

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Open Face Cr Ingredients: 3 large eggs, whipped 1/8 cup fresh cooked and picked crawfish tail meat 1/8 cup roasted oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms 2 tablespoons sliced scallion 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream Pinch of salt and fresh black pepper 1/2 tablespoon butter Directions: Heat a 6-inch well-season steel or non-stick pan over medium high heat. Season eggs with salt and pepper; then, whip eggs until bubbly. This will result in light and fluffy eggs. Place butter in pan. When butter is melted, add eggs and reduce heat to medium. Stir with a rubber spatula, as if making scrambled eggs, being sure to scrape the sides of the pan. When eggs are soft scrambled, remove from heat. (Note: Eggs should still be runny at this point.)

Spread mushrooms on top of eggs, followed by the crawfish; then, place in a 400-degree oven for a couple of minutes to finish cooking eggs and warm mushrooms and crawfish.

I like my egg to be a little runny, so I only cook for about 2 minutes; if you like your eggs more done, cook a little longer. Slide onto serving plate and drizzle with creme fraîche or sour cream.

Sprinkle with scallion.

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Rob McDaniel, executive chef and general manager at SpringHouse Restaurant, earned a bachelor's degree in restaurant and hotel management from Auburn University and is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute.

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n the midst of the drive to learn more about how to catch We often refer to it as the fall, but a better term might be the more fish, the details sometimes make all the difference, but descent. Falling implies that the bait just sinks straight to the there are constants that we can use to make solid baseline bottom and does nothing in between; however, once a bait hits decisions. Fish have certain needs they must meet to survive, the water, it can actually do a number of things. just as all living creatures do. The basic necessities for fish are Most of these types of actions are built in by design based on food, habitat, water conditions and reproduction. The more we what can trigger strikes. Texas rigged worms and creatures are learn about the needs and preferences of the species we’re after, great examples. With soft plastic baits, we use different sized the more we can predict where fish will be and how to catch sinkers or weights to make the bait fall faster or slower. With them. But fishing also is as much art as it is science, especially other rigging options, we can change up the action as well. when it comes to tricking them into biting baits that are not real A belly-weighted hook yields a more horizontal descent as (artificial baits). opposed to a nose dive.

The most common reason fish will bite bait is Oftentimes, there is a perfect speed of fall that the most obvious one: They think that the bait is the fish prefer. A slower fall might showcase how food. We have lots of baits that resemble things real a bait seems to the fish that’s deciding whether predatory fish eat, including minnow imitators, or not to take the offering. A fast fall forces a crayfish, lizards, frogs, etc., but fish also bite out quick decision and capitalizes on a fish’s reactive of defense. Most fish are somewhat territorial, instincts. too. Bass are especially territorial and sometimes The angle descent could make a difference as attack anything that they don’t think could eat well. We often hear how important it is to let a bait them first. Hesitation could mean fish miss out on fall on slack line, meaning we don’t keep tension meals, especially when working as a group in a on the line as the bait descends. The best example school or wolfpack. of this that I can think of is fishing a sinking How many times have you had a fish bite your worm, like a Senko or Netbait Salt Lick. The bait plastic bait and then drop it right as you are about is designed to be fished without a weight and has to set the hook? a built-in wiggling action that only works when fallBIG CATCHES When you are dealing with a group of fish, it ing on slack line. When it works correctly, the bait is

BY GREG VINSON almost never fails that a second fish will attack your positioned horizontally in the water and wiggles until bait just as it gets dropped. That’s the competitive nature of it rests on the bottom. Almost 90 percent of the bites on this the fish kicking in. You may have heard the term “firing up a style bait come when it falls because of this wiggling action. If school.” When one fish bites, the rest are triggered into a frenzy, we Texas-rig the bait with a small sinker, it spirals to the botand one of them is going to bite and not let go. tom nose first, creating a completely different action that could But don’t be fooled into thinking the fish don’t practice a lit- also be great. The same bait, rigged differently, has two differtle hindsight themselves. They learn from experience, too, and ent types and rates of descent that trigger bites. once they’ve been caught on a particular bait, they might not be Worms, lizards, craws and other soft plastic creature baits so gullible the next time. have different appendages (legs, claws, etc.) that move when That’s how we end up with so many fishing lures and prethe bait falls to the bottom. Each of these appendages moves sentations. differently and displaces water, sending signals to the fish about The more fishing pressure a fishery receives, the more whether or not the bait is worth attention. When the bait is important the details become. It’s also the reason that details in pulled to the bottom by a sinker, the action of the appendages bait appearance, profile and action matter. on the bait kick in. These appendages move water and flash We are on a constant quest to find the perfect baits and color that tells the fish the bait is something to eat or could be presentations for the variety of situations in which we find ouran intruder that they have to attack. selves when chasing fish. And so, we often read about the colThe end result is a bite. ors that work best in different situations; we learn about fishing Some baits are designed to glide to the bottom or even spiral. a bait deep or shallow; sometimes we’re supposed to fish fast Good examples of these are the beaver or tube-style baits. Out and sometimes slow. of the water, these baits might seem like do nothing-style baits, The latest trend, like the rest of the world around us, is how but the action they take on when falling makes them extremely we utilize electronics. In fishing, we use electronics to locate effective. Some people have likened these actions to those of a fish and even determine what size and how active (catchable) wounded minnow or even a crawfish gliding back to the bottom they might be. One of the variables that I think gets too little on retreat from an attack. In either case, these types of descents attention is how the bait acts right after it lands in the water. trigger instinctive bites because they resemble natural feeding What the bait does immediately after it hits the water is opportunities. extremely important for all presentations, including topwater.

Whenever I fish a jig or soft plastic – or any bait, for that Every other bait will either sink or dive, even in less than 1 foot matter – I want to know exactly what it does after it hits the of water. Once cast, a bait will always reveal its presence to the water. The movement a bait makes as it sinks could make the fish in the surrounding area. Sometimes it does so with a big difference in whether I am catching fish or just casting. splash after a long overhand cast; other times, it’s a minimal Paying more attention to your bait’s action on the descent splash, as with the flipping technique. Rest assured that if you hopefully will lead to more rod bending in the future. cast close enough to where fish are hanging out, they almost immediately know your bait is there, and they often make a Greg Vinson is a full-time professional angler on the decision whether or not to bite based on what the bait does Bassmaster Elite Series and PPA tours. He lives in Wetumpka next. and grew up fishing on Lake Martin.

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or years now, we have been hearing that Rosé Rosés may not bear the labels of the well-known wines are gaining in popularity. I mean like brands. As always, “best” is a highly personal and 10 years, but the demand has only increased individual assumption, and there are many, many, many slightly, though steadily, in that time, at least in this selections from which to choose. In reality, finding the market; however, 2018 may be the breakout-year for best should not be the goal when trying different wines Rosés, so let’s give them another look. among so many that are excellent in their own ways.

Rosé wines don’t get a lot of respect. Rosé (row Later this month, the opportunity to try several difZAY) is the French word for pink and refers to wines ferent Rosés will take place at Emporium Wine. The from around the globe that are produced in the light wines selected for this Rosé-only tasting will come red or pale spectrum of apricot and salmon, from France and Spain and will provide including the generally sweet blush categoan exciting combination of varietals for ry of wines, such as White Zinfandel and evaluation. Cicada’s Song Rosé is 50 pereven White Merlot. cent Grenache and 50 percent Mouvedre Therein lies most of the confusion and from the Provence region of France. La shame that accompanies a Rosé. The sweet Perdrix is 60 percent Grenache and 40 permanifestations may, based on their color, cent Syrah from the Rhone Valley. be considered Rosés, but a true Rosé is It will be interesting to note the differtypically neither sweet nor what we in the ence in proportions with the third selecUnited States commonly refer to as a blush. tion: In Finé from the Ventoux Appellation There is no snobbery here: All pink wines in the Southern Rhone, which is 85 percent are, in essence, Rosés, and the inexpensive Grenache and only 15 percent Syrah. Also and generic sweet blush wines are exactly from the Southern Rhone is Elicio with 90 that, with many loyal fans and faithful folFROM THE CELLAR percent Grenache and 10 percent Syrah. lowers. There is nothing wrong with sweet The Spanish selection is 100 perBY HENRY FOY wines or the people who enjoy them. You cent Tempranillo, Bodegas Latue in La might be surprised at who ... well, that’s Marcha, Spain. How will that compare to confidential. the other largely Grenache-based wines?

Except for the color, true Rosés are distinguished Rosé can be made from any red wine grape, which from blush by more complexity and character. For may be blue, red, black or purple. The pink color of clarification, let’s settle on this: Blush means the sweet the wine comes from having left the dark colored skins stuff, and Rosé identifies the real thing. in contact with the juice for a brief period, two to three A wine snob might refer to a (true) Rosé as a real days, during fermentation. The lightly colored juice wine, and there is a certain basis for that. The crisp, is then drained off, and fermentation continues sans dry traits of Rosé appeal to a somewhat more cultiskins. Blush wines are colored in the same manner, but vated palate. Cultivated meaning experienced, knowlRosé Champagne makers are allowed to add a small edgeable or seasoned. Not everyone can or has the amount of red wine to the cuvée. Domestic Sparkling desire to discern the nuances of quality between one Rosés are usually a blend of red and white grape variwine and another. Beginners often trend toward the eties. The flavors in Rosé come from the grape varisweet wines, and unfortunately, many are content to etals themselves – Cabernet, Syrah, etc. remain at that level. An appreciation for wine cannot We have, of course, just scratched the surface of the be gained without pouring some into a glass for the old Rosé wines that will be available in the coming season. look-smell-and-taste routine. Rosé is a good place to They will come from all over the world, with corks start for newbies or experienced wine lovers who want and screw caps; some will be bone dry, and some will to branch out. be off-dry or not so dry. We even have one that is iceBranching out is what it’s all about. There can be no chest ready, a California brand that comes in a can – doubt or argument that the staggering number of wines yes, a can with a pop-top; it’s called Porch Pounder. available could be intimidating. Even a simple list of Catherine’s Market, Ocie & Belle’s, Emporium Wine 10 wines can be confusing, and the selection we make and other retailers around the lake are gearing up for often is from among those with which we are most a summer of wine events and great opportunities to familiar. explore new wines. Watch for the ads and emails and It is no wonder that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir come join us. It’s okay to have more than one favorite are the biggest sellers, though Pinot Grigio is gainwine. No foolin.’ ing some traction. And well-known, widely advertised

brands are self-perpetuating. Meiomi, for example, is Henry Foy is the owner of Emporium Wine and a wildly popular Pinot Noir; Meiomi also produces a Spirits with the area’s only walk-in humidor and Chardonnay and a Rosé. Conundrum is another wellcigar lounge, Café 128 and Gallery 128 in downtown known brand that first came on the market as a white Alexander City at 128 Calhoun St. He can be reached blend. Conundrum Red and Rosé are now available at 256-212-WINE, on Instagram, Facebook and locally as well. at emporium128@bellsouth.net.

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Swing into Spring Find the perfect set of clubs that provide confidence in your game

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atching the Masters always gets changed. You rarely see 2- or 3-irons in bags the juices flowing for golf fanatthese days. While it’s fun to say, “I hit my ics everywhere. The sight of 7-iron 150 yards,” it’s more important to find azaleas and dogwoods is a clear indication a set of clubs in which you feel confident that winter is over and spring has arrived. So and with which you are able to control your this month, I thought we could dive into golf distances most of the time. clubs and club fitting that is available to help As I have mentioned in a previous article, you improve your game this season. the quickest way to improve your game is Before I swing into these topics, I want to improve your short game. The wedges to be clear on this point: Every major club are arguably more important than any other manufacturer produces premium product. club in regards to lowering scores. Our phiYear after year, golf equipment gets better losophy on wedges is finding those with the and better. It always seems that one or two ideal bounce for your swing characteristics companies set themselves apart in a different PAR for the COURSE and spacing

BY MATT SHEPPARD category, always striving to offer the best for your gaps to the new year. efficiently fill Let’s start with the big stick. Everyone would love your needs. to gain an extra 10 or 20 yards, right? The old adage, Most players should “Drive for show …” rings a bell for most of us. Over the carry at least three past month, we have been testing the new drivers from wedges (including the Ping, Callaway, Titleist (2017 Model) and TaylorMade. pitching wedge). This Through our testing with TrackMan, the top performis crucial to finding the ers were Callaway and TaylorMade. Both of these green from inside 100 yards. manufacturers have produced superior drivers this year Most golfers fall into one in the Rogue from Callaway and the M3 and M4 from of two categories in regards to TaylorMade. swing characteristics in the short We have seen significant gains in distance and accuracy game; either a digger or a pickwith these three clubs. The drivers produce less backspin er. The digger would find and higher ball speeds. Couple these qualities with the that a wider-flanged wedge ideal launch angle, and you have gained 10 or more yards. with more bounce will In the world of fairway woods, the Titleist 917s have yield better wedge shots, topped our lists. This club is offered in a variety of lofts and a picker would find that and with Titleist’s patented SureFit hosel, consumers less bounce and a thinner sole could find a club that would help them play from the fairfinds the center of the club way, where sometimes it can be difficult to hit the sweetmore often. spot on a fairway wood.

Take the time this spring to We have found that the majority of golfers could benthink about how your equipefit more from a 4-wood or 5-wood than a traditional ment is helping or hurting 3-wood, as it can be difficult to consistently hit a 3-wood your efforts to shoot lower off the ground. This is due to the lower loft that the tradiscores. Remember that all clubs tional 3-wood carries and the speed needed to compress should be custom fit, so see your the ball and provide adequate launch angle (initial height) local PGA professional for advice when the ball is sitting on the ground. Give it shot, try a and a club fitting. fairway wood with a little more loft, and you might be surprised.

Matt Sheppard is a PGA proWhen it comes to irons and wedges, all major manufac- fessional at Willow Point Golf & turers have phenomenal products. We encourage players Country Club. Contact him at to find the iron that fits their eyes and swing characteris256-329-0835 or email him at tics; then, work on fine-tuning the set. msheppard@russelllands.com.

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