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Letter from the Editor

Chairman KENNETH BOONE

Welcome to July at Lake Martin!

This month starts with a bang and just keeps on delivering a great time, weekend after fun-filled weekend on and off the water.

The lake area hosts four great Independence Day celebrations, each with its own personality and activities. You’ll find inflatables for the kids and a holiday shrimp boil at the annual event in Hackneyville the last weekend of June; then, bring lawn chairs to the band practice grounds at Benjamin Russell High School on July 3 for an inspiring and patriotic production.

The Blue Creek neighborhood puts on a fun golf car parade on Ponder Camp Road, too.

But don’t miss the big event at Kowaliga on the 4th.

Russell Lands hosts an incredible holiday, from the parade of decorated boats in the morning to the outdoor concert and the Southeast’s largest fireworks spectacular at The Lake Martin Amphitheater that night. Turn to page 40 for the places to be to make the most of your holiday at Lake Martin.

When the last of the rockets has whistled through the night, it’s time to get serious about summer at the lake. July is the perfect time to settle in with friends, family and – most especially – grandkids. There is so much to do at the lake, from climbing the Smith Mountain Fire Tower to visiting the friendly residents of Goat Island. Lonna Upton offers some inspiration for Grand Camp on page 26; then, she gets your lake party planning off to a great start with tips from the locals on page 34.

Need help with the food for that party? Check out Executive Chef Rob McDaniel’s fabulous summer chicken recipe from SpringHouse on page 74.

And if you’re working up that appetite on the water, pull the boat up to Lake Martin’s famous float-thru grill. That’s right: Nibbler’s is back on the water! Turn to page 66 to meet the new owners.

While you’re flipping pages in this month’s issue of Lake, pause on page 56 to meet some of the folks who work hard to help you have a great time here – representatives from the sponsors of Renew Our Rivers at Lake Martin. The Alabama Power Company anti-litter program turns 20 years old this year, and we’re happy to tip our hats to this group that does so much to keep the lake clean.

Visit Lake online at www.lakemagazine.life and send us your Independence Day at Lake Martin pictures through the website.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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Publisher STEVE BAKER

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GABRIELLE JANSEN LIZI ARBOGAST BEN WATTS ERIC REUTEBUCH MATT SHEPPARD HENRY FOY JIMMY WIGFIELD SHANE DURRANCE

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On the Cover Lake Martin means big-time fun all summer long but perhaps that's even more true over the July 4th holiday. In addition to tips on how to make the most of wake sports, family barbecue parties and entertaining the grandkids, this issue of Lake magazine includes the who, what, where and how for the 43rd Annual Russell Marine Boat Parade, the annual 4th of July Blast at Lake Martin Amphitheater and more!

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Contents 26. GRAND CAMP Make lasting memories with the grandchildren on Lake Martin this summer 30. JAZZ FEST REVIEW Perfect weather over Father's Day weekend helped to make this year's concert series one of the best ever

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34. PLAN THE PERFECT LAKE PARTY Lake Martin hostesses share their tried-and-true tips for an easy, fun-filled event 36. BE THE SOMEONE ELSE A pro-active attitude prevails at the Lake Martin Resource Association annual meeting 40. LAKE MARTIN'S JULY 4TH PREVIEW Spend this Independence Day at Lake Martin for your best holiday yet 46. A LAKE MARTIN POINT OF VIEW An Atlanta couple finds a relaxed perspective on a point at The Narrows

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As Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers program turns 20, we salute Lake Martin's sponsors and crew 66. FOOD ON THE FLOAT Nibblers Float-thru Grill returns to Lake Martin this month under new ownership

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9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE TO THE LAKE 10. LAKE SCENES 14. WHERE IS LAKE? 16. LAKE MARTIN NEWS 20. LAKE MARTIN EVENTS 36. NATURE OF THE LAKE 64. FAB FINDS

68. BEHIND THE BOAT 71. LAKE WATCH 72. LAKE PROPERTY 74. CHEF'S TABLE 76. HEALTHY LIVING 78. BIG CATCHES 80. FROM THE CELLAR 83. PAR FOR THE COURSE

Lake magazine also features an online, digital edition, available 24 hours a day, free of charge. This edition is perfect to share with friends and family and provides you complete access to stories, photos and advertisements from anywhere in the world with Internet access. View our digital edition today at www.lakemagazine.life.

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First Baptist Church Court Square, Alexander City 256-234-6351

Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa Street, Alexander City 256-234-6494

New Hope Baptist Church 529 Peppers Road, Alexander City 256-329-2510

Hillabee Baptist Church Hillabee Road, Alexander City 256-234-6798

Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Avenue Tallassee, AL 36078 334-252-8618 (12 Miles South of Lake Martin)

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OFF WATER Equality United Methodist Church 281 AL Hwy 259, Equality 334-541-4063

Red Ridge United Methodist Church 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

First Baptist Church 178 South Tallassee Street, Dadeville 256-825-6232 First United Methodist Church 310 Green Street, Alexander City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Church West Lafayette Street, Dadeville 256-825-4404

St. James Episcopal Church South Central Avenue, Alexander City 256-234-4752 Lake Martin Baptist Church 9823 County Road 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist Church La 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3293 Faith Temple Church 425 Franklin Street, Alexander City 256-234-6421

St John The Apostle Catholic Church 454 North Central Avenue Alexander City, Al 35010 256-234-3631 Flint Hill United Methodist Church 2858 Flint Hill Road Alexander City, AL 35010 256-234-5047 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy 280 Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 256-825-2555

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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

36 32 16

$566,914 $435,896 $507,244

$532,000 $381,250 $454,276

138 164 106

289 351 407

May 2019 May 2016 May 2013

Inventory/ sales ratio 11.48 12.32 22.61

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 of Lake Martin Realty, LLC (a Russell Lands, Inc., affiliated company).

What happens to your trash if you leave it at the lake?

Too bad Larry didn't survive the holiday weekend.

Trash that is tossed into the water or left on the shoreline after a weekend at the lake could be around for years. Here's how much time it takes for some common items to decompose, according to down2earthmaterials. com and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources: n Fishing line takes 600 years; n Plastic shopping bags can take as long as 1,000 years; n Plastic bottles take 450 years; n Aluminum cans can take 200 to 250 years; n Glass bottles can take millions of years; n Ropes take between three and 14 months; n Tires can take 2,000 years to decompose, but they contain oils that contaminate the water/soil for much longer; n Plastic six-pack rings take 450 years; n Cigarette butts will litter the shoreline for five years; n Styrofoam will never decompose, so unless you pick it up, it will be around forever.

Please enjoy your time at Lake Martin and help us keep the lake clean for your next visit!

Weather Outlook for July

July 2019 Forecast

Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the mid- to lower 90s with average lows in the upper-60s and about 5 inches of precipitation in the month of July. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures will be slightly below normal, and rainfall will be in the normal range this month.

Year to Date

Precipitation: 28.75 inches Avg. high temp.: 70.2 Avg. low temp.: 45.7 Avg. temp.: 58

Our Normal July Precipitation: 5.31 inches Avg. high temp.: 90.7 Information from the Avg. low temp.: 69.5 National Weather Avg. temp.: 80.1 Service.

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Last Month's Lake Levels Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 490.63 Lowest: 490.34 Lake depth is measured in reference 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 water-related equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Rylin enjoys a popsicle at Meme and Pop's Piney Wood cabin on Lake Martin. (2) Luke Chapman celebrated graduation from Benjamin Russell High School with a little wakesurfing on Lake Martin. (3) Remi the Beagle got dressed up in his Memorial Day bow tie for a sunset cruise near Manoy Creek. (4) Max sits on the dock and watches the water level rise to full pool on Lake Martin.

(5) VHS girls spelled out 'Graduates' with sparklers at a lake celebration in May. (6) Sydney Davenport, age 4, made friends with the goats on Lake Martin's Goat Island.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) The best was to end a day on Lake Martin is on a boat with great food and great friends and a great sunset. (2) Claire Holliman gives Lakey at big Lake Martin hug at Goat Island. (3) Janet Beale's grandson, Knox, and his dog, Walker, loved spending time on the boat together near Real Island. (4) Jessica Sevin caught a snapshot of this snake catching a fish under her dad, Don Nason's, dock. (5) With its crimson frilled edges, this Sherwood Red azalea blossom couldn't help but show off at Lake Martin. (6) Vestavia High School seniors celebrated graduation with a party at Lake Martin.

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The main level also houses a private master’s retreat, complete with lake views, his and hers sinks, a garden tub and separate shower.

Residents of the guest house won’t be lacking luxury either! The guest house features its own spacious living room, kitchen, garage access and of course, those spectacular uninterrupted Lake Martin views.

In addition to extensive interior square footage, 257 Bayou Road wins in outdoor amenities. From the avid boater to the expert lakeside lounger, everyone has a place to thrive. Highlights of the outdoor area include 2,000 square feet of deck space, private sand beach for swimming, fire pit and large covered boat house with two slips.

Besides this estate’s long list of outdoor recreational amenities, residents and visitors also have ample opportunities to entertain themselves indoors. The main lodge also includes a game room and movie room.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Lake magazine accompanied Barbara and Doug Reid on the inaugural cruise of the Holland America Nieuw Statendam to Malaga, Spain. (2) Gary and Kathy Woodsmall, JT and Nancy Taunton and Dale and Chris Harris took Lake along on a cruise to Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Marrten islands. (3) Forrest and Linda Forbus took Lake to Cabra Castle in Ireland. (4) Janet and Jerry Scott, Tracy and Sammy Teel, Reggie (Regina), Linda and Allen Brewer, Lynn and Todd Hayes and Rita and Charles Huey took Lake crusing in the Eastern Caribbean. (5) Gail Zeanah and Jack Hitchcock took the February issue of Lake to the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia. (6) John and Susan Prophitt and Nina and Tony Johnson took Lake magazine on a 10-day cruise of Australia.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Claude and Sherry Thrash and Mike and Phylis Gleason took lake on an 18-day trip to Alaska. (2) Henry and Suzanne Taliaferro took the October issue of Lake to a destination wedding in Costa Rica. (3) Barbara and Wayne Gregory took Lake to see the Vatican in Italy. (4) John and Susan Prophitt and Nina and Tony Johnson took Lake to see the hot springs, geysers and Maori People Culture Center in Rotorua, New Zealand. (5) David,Violet, Rosie and James Adams carried Lake magazine to view the Grand Canyon.

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Lake Martin News Alabama Power Company closing Alexander City office

Officers hope for another quiet holiday this month

The closing of Alabama Power Company’s Alexander City office will not affect permitting and other services offered through the shoreline management office in Dadeville, said Jacki Lowry, a spokesperson for Alabama Power.

APC last month announced that it would close its offices in Alexander City, Tallassee, Wetumpka and 37 additional locations in August, citing a decline in local traffic and a growing trend among customers paying their electric bills online. The Dadeville business office and shoreline management office will remain open, and the services offered there will remain unchanged, Lowry said.

“More of our customers want to do business with us electronically, and fewer are walking into offices,” Lowry said. “Our priority is making sure we provide the best experience for our customers.

“We are better positioning our operations to more effectively meet these needs by combining selected business offices and appliance centers across our service territory. We have selected offices across the state where we have seen traffic decline. We also considered the proximity to other business offices and multiple authorized payment locations to those offices.”

Alexander City’s office will close Aug. 2, and the Tallassee and Wetumpka offices will close Aug. 16, Lowry said.

More customers are also using payment locations authorized by Alabama Power, which are more convenient for customers because they are open on nights and weekends, Lowry said. Those include Walmart, Dollar General and Walgreens in many areas.

Customers could find a location near them at www. alabamapower.com/payinperson. Customers also could pay their bills by calling 800-245-2424 or visiting www. alabamapower.com, which allows customers to start or stop electric service, manage energy use and report an outage from a smartphone, tablet or computer, as well as provides access to other information. ~ Jimmy Wigfield

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Quiet Memorial Day on the Lake

It was a relatively safe weekend on the water as only one boating accident was reported on Lake Martin during the Memorial Day weekend.

According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Capt. Gary Buchanan, a minor accident occurred Monday afternoon between a jet ski and a boat near Kowaliga.

“It’s always nice when a busy holiday weekend like this is passed without any serious incidents,” Buchanan said. “We had just the one crash, and there weren’t any injuries or anything like that. I think that speaks well of the majority of the boaters on the lake.”

Buchanan said boating traffic this year was as busy as it is every Memorial Day weekend.

There were three arrests on charges of boating under the influence and 14 arrested and charged with minors in possession of alcohol during the weekend, according to Buchanan.

Buchanan said boaters should not drink while on the water for safety reasons in addition to it being illegal.

“People are accustomed to hearing about designated drivers on the highway but people still have the mindset that boating and alcohol go hand-in-hand, and that’s just not the case,” Buchanan said. “In many respects, it’s more dangerous on the water for a person who’s intoxicated and driving on the water than it is on the road.”

Seventy-eight citations and 203 warnings were issued during the weekend, according to Buchanan. ~ Gabrielle Jansen

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July 4 43rd Fourth of July Boat Parade

Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all sizes, shapes and decorations will parade from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor, circling just past the lighthouse. Spectators line the banks along the parade route to applaud their favorite patriotically decorated boats and contestants. Registered boats will vie for top honors for the Largest Flag, Tallest Flag, Most Patriotic, Most Creative and Best Overall Boat and Crew. Call 256-397-1210 or visit www.russellmarine.net for times and entrant information.

July 4 Fireworks and Concert at The AMP

Sportplex in the Horse Riding Arena. The gates will open at 5 p.m., and there will be live entertainment from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. before the rodeo starts. All proceeds support the local boys and girls club. This event has become a staple in the community with more than 1,000 people in attendance each year. Tickets can be purchased at Tractor Supply, Depot Pawn and Gun, Kowaliga Country and the office of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area at 1009 Cherokee Rd. Contact Misty Chadwick or Melissa Reynolds at 256-234-4757 or email Misty at chadwick. misty05@gmail.com for more information.

July 5-6 8th Annual Arti Gras

Artisans and patrons from all over the Southeast will display their handmade goods at Russell Crossroads from 9 Pull up a chair on the lawn at The Lake Martin a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Amphitheater for this This is a juried art show, CALENDAR OF EVENTS not-to-be-missed fireand all works must be works display. Find your original and handcrafted. spot on the soft grass, WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LAKE MARTIN Call 256-212-1443 for and the earth will shake more information or and the sky over Russell email tmitchell@russellLands On Lake Martin lands.com. will be illuminated with a thousand different colors. This July 4th July 8 will mark 18 years that Wakeboard/ Russell Lands, Inc., has Wakesurf Clinic hosted the Southeast’s Russell Marine will Largest Fireworks Show host this wakeboard/ over Lake Martin. The wakesurf clinic at The gates to The AMP open Ridge Marina, located at at 5 p.m. This year’s 450 Ridge Marina Way, concert features The from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bank Walkers and The For more information, Tyn Tymes; and then, call 256-397-1300. the highlight of the night: The fireworks July 13 Lake Martin Poker Run show begins at 9 p.m., raises funds and music returns after Heart of Waverly for local charities the fireworks. Call 256BBQ 397-1019 or visit The This year’s big event AMP’s website at theat Standard Deluxe features music from Channing Wilson, amponlakemartin.com for more information.

Davis Nix and Adam Hood, Michelle Malone, Tony Brooks and Lew Card, in addition to great food from barbecue vendors and art and farm vendors. The gates open at 11 July 4 a.m., and the music starts at noon. Tickets are $25; children Blue Creek Neighborhood Parade 14 and under admitted free. Bring lawn chairs, friends and An annual golf cart and recreational vehicle parade, this family. Visit standarddeluxe.com/shop/bbq2019 for tickets. neighborhood celebration begins at 11 a.m. at the end of Olana Drive off the north end of Ponder Camp Road and ends at Niffer’s. Park anywhere along Ponder Camp Road July 16 to view the decorated carts and trailers and collect candy Full Moon Night Hike and trinkets thrown by parade entrants in their finest patriExperience the Wind Creek State Park forest at night, otic garb. No fees to enter. Call Mickey Forbus at 334-329- and learn about the creatures that roam the woods in the 0905 for more information. dark. Meet at the Campfire Trailhead in the North Picnic Area at 8 p.m. for this adventure. Day-use fee applies for non-campers.

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13th Annual Lake Martin Rodeo

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July 16 Personalizing Your Color Palette in Oils

The summer workshop series continues at Tallapoosa School of Art with Sharon Gates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuition for this one-day beginner- to intermediate-level course is $150 and includes lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. To register, email Dorothy at dorothylittleton@ gmail.com.

July 18 All Wakesurf Clinic

July 20 Gear up for School Social

The Autism Society of Alabama will host a social for special needs families to help prepare and refocus them for another school year. There will be resource materials and tips for the world of special education. Location and time TBA. For more information, visit autism-alabama.org.

July 23 Interiors: Alla Prima in Oils

Russell Marine will host an all wakesurf clinic at River North Marina, located at 250 River North Rd., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 256-397-1500.

Kay Holt Lewis will lead this summer workshop series at Tallapoosa School of Art. Tuition is $150 and includes supplies, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. For registration information, email dorothylittleon@gmail.com.

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July 27 12th Annual Tomato Showdown

The Artists Association of Central Alabama meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Senior Center and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus St. Beginners are welcome. New officers will be installed at the July meeting, and discussion will continue regarding launching paint parties. Community input is welcome.

AACA is a non-profit organization that promotes creativity, sponsors workshops and holds classes and exhibitions.

Membership is $35 per year. For more information, call June Dean at 334-301-5317 or 256-825-2506 for Kay Fincher.

July 19 Downtown Street Dance

Main Street Alexander City will host a free street dance at 7 p.m. on Main Street with live music by the popular oldies cover band Chevy 6. Bring chairs and purchase food and drinks at downtown merchants. The event is sponsored by the 50-year reunion of BRHS Class of 1969.

July 19 Movie Under the Stars

July 29 Wakeboard/Wakesurf Clinic

Russell Marine will host a wakeboard/wakesurf clinic at River North Marina, located at 250 River North Rd., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 256-397-1500.

July 30 Oil Painting Basics

Return to the basics in this one-day summer workshop at Tallapoosa School of Art with Pam Copeland from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition is $150 and includes supplies, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. For registration information, email dorothylittleton@gmail.com.

Season-Long Events

Bring chairs and blankets at 7 p.m. to watch a popular children’s movie at the Wind Creek State Park campground. Day-use fees apply for non-campers.

July 20 Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run

Wickles Pickles hosts this regional tomato-growing contest where locals enter their best homegrown varieties. This year, the event will take place at The Waverly Local from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live music, the famous BLT bar, games, vendors and more. Proceeds benefit the beautification of the Town of Waverly.

This annual event is one of the best times on Lake Martin. Start at The Ridge Marina at 8 a.m. and make your way around the lake to collect the best hand. The fun includes cash prizes, treasure chest keys for more giveaways, great food, music and more at the prize party at Kowaliga Restaurant. Come in costume for more fun and prizes. Cost to enter is $160 per hand. For details, visit russellmarine.net/event/lions-lake-martin-charity-poker-run.

Wine Tastings

Catherine’s Market will host a wine tasting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays through the summer. Admission is $5, and participants will receive 15 percent off any wine purchases from the evening’s selections.

Alexander City Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at Broad Street Plaza is open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday through September. Find fresh produce − including blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, honey, jams, jellies, handmade art and more.

Contact Main Street Alexander City at 256-329-9227 for information.

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Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

Located on state Route 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 334857-2008 for more information.

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share. Some nights are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. Contact Dianne Perrett at 256329-8724.

Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

Naturalist Marianne Hudson fills the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads with children and adults to see and listen to her lively nature presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl, just to mention a few. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom.

View events at RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for subject matter, dates and times.

Trivia Night at Niffer’s Place on Lake Martin Every Thursday, Niffer’s hosts trivia night at 7 p.m.

Winners receive Niffer’s gift cards. First place gets $40; second place gets $25; and third place gets $15. Grab a group of friends and come out for a night of games. A bonus question is posted on the Niffer’s Facebook page at 2 p.m. Thursdays.

Clean Community Partnership Cleanups

The third Saturday of each month, volunteers throughout the community are encouraged to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pickup supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For more information, email jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

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.

Music on the Deck

The Lake Martin Young Professionals will host its annual concert series in Strand Park, downtown Alexander City on the first Thursday of each month through August (July’s Strand Session has been moved to July 11). Come out to enjoy some live music on the lawn from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The family-friendly concerts are free to attend. Bring coolers, chairs, blankets and food or support local downtown merchants by purchasing food and drinks from them. For more information and artist lineup, visit lakemartinyp.com.

Worship on the Water

Dadeville First United Methodist Church partners with New Water Farms to host non-denominational worship services every Sunday through Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. New Water Farms is located at 460 Civitan Rd. in Dadeville.

Movie Day at Mamie’s Place

Every Thursday at 2 p.m. through July 18, Mamie’s Place Children’s Library will host a movie day as part of its summer reading program. The event is open to all ages. For more information, call 256-234-4644.

Yoga on the Green

Perfect for beginners or seasoned practitioners, this free yoga session starts at 7 a.m. on The Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Saturday throughout the summer. Just bring a mat and water.

Friday on the Green

Wind down your busy week on The Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and friends. Play some cornhole, decorate the sidewalks with chalk and take turns with the hula hoops. Visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com for the lineup.

St. James Episcopal Services at Church in the Pines

The Episcopal service includes outdoor praise and worship with an acoustic band at Church in the Pines at noon on July 14 and 28 and Aug. 11 and 25.

Roman Catholic Services at the Lake

St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church in Tallassee will hold a vigial mass at 6 p.m. at Church in the Pines every Saturday through Aug. 31. Confession will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Church of the Living Waters

Every Sunday through Sept. 1, Church of the Living Waters hosts guests speakers from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Church in the Pines

Sunday services will begin at 9 a.m. with guest speakers.

Every Sunday, there will be live music at Kowaliga Restaurant from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit the website at kowaligarestaurant.com for the lineup.

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Grand Camp Make lasting memories on Lake Martin this summer

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STORY BY LONNA UPTON

Life on Lake Martin takes on a whole new meaning when the grandchildren arrive. They bring joy, excitement and a little bit of chaos to summer days. Not only are grandparents charged with making memories but also, they teach, encourage, train and relish moments that the kids will remember forever – and so will the adults.

We collected a few ideas to kick start your memory making, but the options are practically endless.

Take some time to peruse these ideas; then, all you have to do is set the stage, sit back and enjoy the show.

Camp Oma and Papa

Heidi and Rod Ross host Camp Oma-Papa for a week every summer at their Coosa County home near The Narrows. Their grandson, Stuart, who is now 7, loves fishing from the pier, swimming, water play and scavenger hunts.

“We really enjoy nature walks. We take a plastic bag for trash and try to see how many different animals and plants we can find,” Heidi Ross said.

Ross often adds a visit to the Raptor Center in Auburn (always make a reservation, she said), and she adds an element of community service through participation in the local Meals on Wheels, to make the week well rounded.

“And we read, read, read, have pillow fights and dance nights. We love puzzles and card games. Being a grand in my family is about love, adventures and laughing,” Ross said.

Camp Nana and Grandpa

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Russell Crossroads. They love to take the golf cart through the woods and the tunnel under state Route 63. They stop at Catherine’s Market for a snack; then, head to The Stables to check out the horses.

“Dreams are made on these trips because we sing; we shout in the tunnel; and we laugh at who gets a branch in the face or a leaf in the nose. For some magical reason, this is where my grands tell me their secrets and share their talents,” Dolly Smith said.

One of their favorite games is the jumping-in-the-lake contest. Even the grumpiest in the bunch work hard to jump the farthest and the highest or to see who performs the fanciest jump, the most graceful or the most difficult. Everyone weighs in with points or thumbs up.

Camp Papa and Mama T

Tom and Tommie Ford know that their grandchildren love outdoor adventures when visiting their Dadeville home at the lake. They want to explore the woods with Papa T. “Last year, they found a complete set of antlers in the spring.

They love to look for unusual rocks and arrowheads, as well,” Tommie said.

The children enjoy the water, of course, especially driving the boat with Papa T to Chuck’s Marina for pizza. Birthday parties celebrated at the lake make extra-special memories, and strawberry picking at Sweet Pick’ins Farm just off U.S. Highway 280 in Dadeville with Mama T has become a tradition.

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Camp GranJan and Granddaddy

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Matt and Jan Hare find the best times at their home are the ones they spend with their grands. The children enjoy the water and everything it allows them to do, along with maybe a little watermelon now and then.

“The kids love to fish off our pier, all around our house and out in the boat with Matt. They have to put their own worms on the hook and take the fish off when they catch them,” Jan Hare said.

Tubing and kayaking top the grands lake-adventure list, along with driving the boat, but they also enjoy skipping stones from the beach.

Eating on the lake is fun; Parker Creek’s snow cones are a favorite.

Camp Grammy and Grandpa

Dadeville residents Tom and Julie Nicholson said the No. 1 activity for their grandchildren is feeding the goats at Goat Island. They have had many great days there with the goats.

“Sometimes, the goats actually board the pontoon boat,” Julie Nicholson said.

She said their oldest grandson, Braden, loves raptors. On one of their trips to Smith Mountain, they saw peregrine falcons, and Braden declared that in the tower cab, they were higher than the birds.

“On our last full day together, we always go for a picnic to Goat Island or any available sandbar for a picnic lunch and swimming. We are all together swimming, floating, tubing, laughing and loving the day together,” she said.

Camp Bauba

Barbara Sokol’s grandchildren say the night hikes with naturalist Marianne Hudson at Russell Crossroads top their list of Lake Martin activities. When downtown, they enjoy the Sportplex Imagination Station playground and picnic areas. On the lake, the Smith Mountain Fire Tower and other trails are challenging and also good for adventurous grandparents, she said.

“One of my favorite places to go with my grands, and at least one of their parents to watch, is up to the shoals and creeks that flow into the lake. We walk up as far as we want; then, body surf down the rapids to the boat,” Sokol said.

Finding the natural beauty of the lake area, from the Cahaba lilies to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, is always an adventure.

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Camp Mimi and Granddaddy

When Denise and Wayne Lewis’ seven grandchildren visit, they love to collect sticks and leaves for art projects.

“My daughter is an artist, and last year, we made sun prints out of special paper she brought. They turned out great, so we framed them,” Denise Lewis said.

They love to fish and to ride horses at The Stables. Rock hunting, searching for different colored rocks or the shiniest rocks is an outdoor favorite.

“We always make cupcakes. I make the buttercream frosting and let each of them add food coloring to the icing to make their own color. They decorate their cupcakes with sprinkles. I started doing this when my first three were young. Now they are 13, 15 and 17, and they still want to make cupcakes,” Lewis said.

Camp Gran and Grandad

Ann and Gary Jordan entertain fifth-generation Lake Martin lovers when their grandchildren visit, and their roots run deep. They especially enjoy Friday on The Green at Russell Crossroads, listening to the music and hula-hooping.

“The most memorable activity for us, and the kids’ favorite, is the July 4th boat parade. It involves all 11 of us – both our sons, their wives and our five grandchildren. We are all together, sharing ideas and decorating our boat. It is an annual event for our family,” Ann Jordan said.

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Clockwise from top left: Honey Island Swamp Band kicked it up on the second night of Jazz Fest at Lake Martin Amphitheater; Willie Sugarcapps headlined at Strand Park on Friday, the first night of the weekend music series; several thousand concertgoers attended the festivities in Alexander City on Friday; Empire Strikes Brass hit the high notes at the lake; the sunset cast its color behind the Jazz Fest stage at Lake Martin Amphitheater, but the music played on into the night; kids got their moves on at The AMP; Empire Strikes Brass took the mid-stage at the lake; the setting, the music, the crowd made for a great event this year; an exciting weekend for kids and adults alike, the concert series remained free for attendees; the groove got real at the lake on Saturday night.

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A party at the lake is always about the guests having a great time

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An overflowing cup of Lake Martin magnificence and a dash of good ol’ Southern hospitality, smothered in organization and lots of fun, provide the main ingredients for successful entertaining on the lake. With good pre-planning, any way the event is sliced, a good time will be had by all, including the host and hostess.

Jane and Scotty Howell have hosted parties for their family and friends with the number of guests ranging from 30 at a casual barbeque to 300 at their daughter’s

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“We always break into committees for large parties and communicate with a mass email to keep everyone in the loop regarding the details and how things are progressing,” Jane Howell said.

She explained that everyone has a role on the cleanup committee, but the other jobs are well defined – including invitations, setup for tables and chairs, decorations and flowers, paper products and utensils,

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caterers, koozies, appetizers, entertainment, wine, beer and money management.

And the hospitality isn’t just planned for the guests. The couple always remains considerate of their neighbors.

“Scotty and I always drop a note in our neighbors’ mailboxes to let them know we are entertaining that night and apologize for any inconvenience they might experience with the cars on the street,” she said.

Family reunions are another occasion that often puts pressure on the host family, which is why Phyllis and Larry McAnally have their reunion planning down to a science.

“I have found several things that are important in having a stressfree and fun event. You don’t want to be standing in front of the stove while everyone else is having fun, and your guests really do want to help you make it less stressful and to feel they are contributing. So, you delegate!” Phyllis McAnally said.

Once a headcount is established, McAnally prepares an information flyer listing the daily activities; who is attending; what to bring to share; and the menu with assigned duties. The summer reunions are geared toward lots of outdoor and water activities, noodle floating and conversation. The only meal served inside is breakfast, and all other meals are outside buffetstyle affairs on the porch nearest the dock.

“We enjoy setting up a lunch bar with food that can be eaten as you desire – hot dogs and kraut in the crock pot or sandwich trays, for instance. We just keep it simple,” she said.

McAnally said they enjoy game competitions rang-

ing from cornhole and horseshoes to noodle races in the water and greased watermelon races. They also have enjoyed crafting activities – decorating hats, dying T-shirts, making personalized stepping-stones and candleholders.

“Reunions are all about memories retold. I have found a few things that feed this desire – a collection of old to new pictures of the years gone by continuously playing on the television screen and copies of old photographs on display. I always suggest remembering the commitment to enjoy and not just work throughout the weekend. Have a glass of wine and enjoy,” she said.

Meg and Price Hightower, parents of one Auburn graduate and one current Auburn junior, have hosted at least one party a year for their children’s sorority and fraternity. With the proximity to Auburn, and the Hightowers’ willingness to provide an alcohol-free gathering, the couple has hosted successful events for as many as 200 lake-loving college students at one time.

“We have things fairly well streamlined now. We ask them to bring their own towels and sunscreen. We also keep a first aid kit on hand, Tylenol and Advil.

Other than that, we sit on the screened porch and enjoy conversations with the kids who stop in to chat with us,” she said.

The partygoers know that their jobs include getting out the toys, as well as putting them back. The Hightowers have invested in more than 100 noodles and floats, plus yard games – including Frisbees, footballs, cornhole and Kan Jam. “Besides no alcohol, our other big rule for parties with over 30 people is no boats or jet skis. We also ask that they do not dive off the dock,” she said.

All of the events have a designated start and stop time in the afternoon, usually 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Sometimes, the sorority or fraternity provides soda and food; other times, the Hightowers have helped out.

The boys enjoy doing their own cooking and hanging around the grill. The girls often come with boxed lunches.

“One of the most important things is to have lots of bottles of water. A good rule of thumb is four bottles per person,” she said.

The students are also charged with keeping a watch on garbage cans and replacing bags when needed; then, they take the trash to the dump on their way back to Auburn.

The Hightowers always alert their neighbors about the music and the extra cars that will be parked on the street. They have always had neighbors that were very understanding. Planning ahead and letting them know has been the key.

Large or small, casual or elaborate, parties on the lake can be done with ease and without worry.

Delegating the workload among family members or additional hosts, setting clear boundaries and communication are the best ways to keep everyone calm and cool.

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The Eastern Cottontail is a small rabbit, weighing in at just 4 pounds

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BY KENNETH BOONE

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Rabbits are one of those animals you think you know a lot about because you’ve read, heard and seen so much about them.

There’s Peter, Roger and Br’er Rabbit and the rabbit named Rabbit in Pooh’s Hundred Acre Woods, and there’s also the Easter Bunny and his cousins Bugs and Thumper. And there’s Reese Whitherspoon’s Legally Blonde bunny outfit, which was highly reminiscent of the outfits commonly seen in Hugh Hefner’s myriad bunny harems. Don’t forget the rabbit test, which, if it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped, means you probably didn’t put in enough rubbing time on your lucky rabbit’s foot.

The point is: Rabbits play an outsized role in human culture.

But how much do you know about the real rabbits living among us?

In the Lake Martin area, rabbits means two species: the Eastern Cottontail Rabbit or the Swamp Rabbit. In southern Alabama you might run across Marsh Rabbit, and if you add about 2,000 feet of elevation, you could be lucky enough to find an Appalachian Cottontail. But here around Lake Martin, you’re much more likely to see Eastern Cottontails, which is the most common rabbit in our area, so today that’s our bunny.

Eastern Cottontails are relatively small, weighing up to 4 pounds and measuring up to 19 inches long. Our other native rabbit, the Swamp Rabbit, is about twice that size. Mature female cottontails are larger than males.

Their topside fur is reddish-brown with gray, black-tipped guard hairs, while their underside fur is white. Cottontails often sport a reddish patch of fur on the nape of their necks.

The well-named “cottontail” is short, fluffy, with gray-brown on top and white – like a cotton ball – underneath. When alarmed, cottontails hold their tails up so that they flash white when the rabbits are running away.

Did you know? n Rabbits and humans get roughly the same amount of sleep (at least we’re supposed to), about eight hours every 24; however, rabbits sleep open-eyed, so they can snap awake when sudden movements occur nearby as a defense against predators. n The term “rabbit punch” refers to how hunters and rabbit farmers often harvest rabbits, with a quick, powerful blow to the back of the head. n Malta, an island country off the southern coast of Italy, has the highest consumption of rabbit meat in the world at just under 20 pounds per person per year. n The oldest evidence of people using a “lucky” rabbit’s foot charm is in Europe around 600 B.C.

Eastern Cottontails have large back legs for hopping and jumping and smaller front legs. These prey animals are always on the lookout for predators, and they have large eyes and ears that provide them excellent sight and hearing to help them avoid danger. Cottontails also have sharp incisor teeth that they use to cut and chew up plant material.

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Freezing in place is a defense mechanism that rabbits use to avoid predators

The Eastern Cottontail can run 18 miles per hour

includes squirrels, porcupines, beavers, mice, rats, hamsters and prairie dogs – but today they share the Lagomorpha order with hares and pikas. The scientific name for this animal is Sylvilagus floridanus.

Eastern Cottontails are the most widespread of the 20 members of the Sylvilagus genus found in the Americas.

Their range stretches from eastern Canada to northwest South America, and in the U.S., they are native from the Great Plains all the way to the eastern seaboard.

Male rabbits are called “bucks,” females are “does,” and juveniles are “kits.”

One of the facts you probably do know about rabbits is that bucks and does make a lot of kits. The breeding season in Alabama is from February to early fall. Does average three to four litters of kits a year, but they can have up to seven. Each litter contains one to 12 kits, with an average of five. Which means that, at the least, a doe could produce three baby bunnies a year; at the most, she could raise a family of 84. An average doe will have 15-20 kits a year. And the juveniles become sexually mature at the ripe old age of two to three months.

There’s a mating dance that gets things started, usually after dark. The buck chases a doe until she stops and confronts him.

The two rabbits raise up on their hind legs and box with their front feet; then, one leaps into the air. This dance is repeated with each rabbit jumping before the pair mates.

Gestation is a little less than a month, and in the last days of pregnancy, the doe will build a nest of grass and fur, usually in some protected place like under a log or a bush or in a tall stand of grass.

The kits are born blind and are about the size of a thumb.

They are nursed once or twice a day; and then, weaned after two or three weeks. About seven weeks after they are born, the baby bunnies will leave their nest, and that’s a good thing because by then, the pregnant-again doe usually needs it for her next litter.

These little rabbits are vegetarian eating machines, munching on wild grasses, clover, tender vegetation, wild fruits and berries and – if there’s an opportunity – garden vegetables.

During the winter months, they will turn to twigs, buds and bark on low trees.

They tend to live on edges of different habitats and do best where there is a mixture of fields, tall ground cover, croplands, cutover forests, fencerows and un-mowed ditches.

Eastern Cottontails have several methods of avoiding predators, including freezing when they see motion or flushing by running to cover fast in a ziz-zag pattern. These rabbits have powerful legs and have been clocked running at 18 mph.

Most predators enjoy a meal of rabbit, including hawks and owls, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, domestic dogs and people. For this reason, the average lifespan of a wild Eastern Cottontail is short, about three years.

One truism you may remember from the Br’er Rabbit stories – there’s no place a cottontail would rather be than a big patch of briars, especially if they’re full of blackberries.

Information for this article came from animaldiversity.org, outdooralabama.com and nationalgeographic.com.

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Russell Lands hosts the spectacular fireworks show at the Lake Martin Amphitheater Kids and adults alike love taking part in the boat parade

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July 4th fun at Lake Martin starts on Friday, June 28, Stillwaters will feature Shades of Gray and Outside the with Friday on the Green at Russell Crossroads, launching a Inside on June 28 and 29, respectively. Chuck’s Marina will weeklong celebration at the lake that will feature music, art, host Los Locos on the 28th, Alabama Avenue on the 29th fireworks, great food and more. and Kowaliga Idol winners on the afternoon of June 30th.

John Bull and Ed Pickett will bring a blues vibe to The Off the water, gates open at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June Town Green to open the festivities. A former riverboat cap29, for the 7th Annual Hackneyville Fireworks Bash. What tain and member of the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame, Bull started in 2013 as a small shrimp boil to support the local plays a lonesome harmonica alongside Pickett’s guitar. volunteer fire department quickly grew into a family-friendly Gather friends and family, lawn chairs, coolers, picnics celebration that draws more than 2,000 people. This year’s and pups on the leash and start the holiday at 6:30 p.m. on Hackneyville festival will feature music by Clay Barker, the Town Green.

Kevin Moon and Ashton Shepherd, along with inflatables, Then, see the Murray Brown Band on the deck at food and fun. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, tent canopies and Kowaliga Restaurant on Sunday afternoon. kids for the first fireworks show of the holiday.

Make reservations now for the SpringHouse Sunday Night On Wednesday, July 3, catch the Celebrate Freedom conSupper at 6 p.m. on July 30. Only one seating will be availcert and fireworks event on the grounds at Benjamin Russell able for this family-style dinner, crafted to include shareable High School on state Route 63. Sponsored by Marshall dishes that will be hand-selected by Executive Chef Rob Street Church of God, this family-friendly, free event will McDaniel. Call 256-215-7080 for reservations. end with a fireworks display.

Start off the morning of July 4th with the 43rd Annual The show starts at 6 p.m., and Sidewalk Prophets will July 4th Russell Marine Boat Parade. Spectators will line the headline this year. The contemporary Christian band out of shores of Lake Martin at Children’s Harbor as patriotic boats Nashville has three major studio albums, five No. 1 hits and and crew leave Kowaliga Marina and circle past the lighteight Top 5 songs. No alcohol, coolers or smoking is allowed house. Registered boats will vie for top honors of Largest at Celebrate Freedom.

Flag, Tallest Flag, Most Patriotic and Most Creative. So grab Dadeville’s Blue Creek Parade on the lake’s eastern shore the crew, don some red, white and blue and deck out the brings a DIY neighborhood vibe to the patriotic holiday. boat. Or simply bring a chair and enjoy the show. For times Decked out golf carts and UTVs will parade from Olana and entrant information, visit russellmarine.net.

Drive to Niffer’s Place on Lake Martin. Those interested in End the day with a bang at one of the largest and most participating in the parade should arrive at Olana Drive at spectacular fireworks shows in the Southeast, hosted by 10 a.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. from the north end Russell Lands On Lake Martin. While the fireworks can be of Ponder Camp Road. Park anywhere along Ponder Camp viewed from the lake or on roadsides close to The AMP, the Road to collect candy and trinkets thrown by parade entries. real show is inside the gates, as the synchronized ground dis- Contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905 for more informaplay is nothing short of breathtaking. tion.

Gates open at 5 p.m., and The Bank Walkers will take It all adds up to the best-ever July 4th celebration at Lake the stage at 6:45 p.m. The hula-hoop and twist contests will Martin, so pack the red, white and blue; arrive early; and offer prizes for the top contestants, and the 10-member Tyn stay late. Independence Day at Lake Martin is a blast.

Tymes will entertain the audience with its first set at 8 p.m.

The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.; and then, the band returns to close out the night. Tickets for the 18th year of not-to-be-missed fireworks and show The stage rolls are $10. Buy tickets at theamponlakemartin.com. aside for the Return to Russell Crossroads the next morning fireworks, but for the display of handmade jewelry, soaps, paintmusic returns ings, pottery, woodwork, lotions, furniture and to finish more at Arti Gras. Local artisans will show their off the night work at the eighth annual event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For information, call 256-212-1443.

Jonathan Bloom will take the Green Stage from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for another FOTG event, and before leaving the lake on Sunday afternoon, catch Britt Johnson and Kurt McKinney at Kowaliga Restaurant for Music on the Deck from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In addition to the Russell Crossroads and Kowaliga Restaurant music on the west side of the lake, Todd Gantt will play at Niffer’s Place at Lake Martin from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and Rachael Wilson takes the Niffer’s stage the following night. Copper’s Grill at

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A Lake Martin Point of View

The Koch family named their home at The Narrows after the big water view

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A jute rug lends texture in contrast with the tongue-in-groove ceiling and shiplap walls

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Atlanta couple Greg and JoAnn Koch found a perfect location on Lake Martin in 2005 when they purchased a condominium in the northwest area of the lake known as The Narrows. In 2015, they built a home in the same area but on a point with a spectacular big-water view. In fact, they lovingly call their home Kochs’ Point of View.

Cutting 25 feet down into a hillside, the Kochs made the most of the steep landscape with the Riverside home design by architect Mitch Ginn; then, they added a few of their own tweaks to the plans. The exterior of the 3,200-square-foot home is finished in gray stone and Hardi-plank that is painted Fairview Taupe from Benjamin Moore. The interior walls are shiplap with tongue-and-groove ceilings throughout. Both Kochs credit Melanie Wilkes at Russell Home Décor with great assistance throughout the selection process.

Outside, the Kochs built a double boathouse for two boats and personal watercrafts. Large porches on the main and downstairs lake side of the home provide additional space to enjoy that big-water view.

The terrace level includes three bedrooms and baths, plus a rec room with a custom bar. The comfortable main floor with kitchen, living room and master is only rivaled by a covered porch measuring 50 feet by 16 feet, which takes outdoor living at the lake to a new level.

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plans. We pushed it out to double the size and added the vaulted roof. We knew we would spend most of our time there. The view is just beautiful,” Greg Koch said.

The couple added a stone fireplace with a high hearth to the porch, along with a reclaimed wood mantel and a built-in grill, which Koch constructed with his daughter, Grace, who was 11 years old at the time. A mason completed the process by adding a granite countertop and enclosing the grill with stone to make it a permanent feature in the space, perfect for entertaining. Comfortable furniture from Pottery Barn includes a large sofa and four chairs.

“Besides naming our house, we also named parts of the house. We call the porch The Refuge. I love it when the kids are here, and we can all gather there. I love the high windows and that we have a beautiful sunrise,” JoAnn said.

Antique beams reclaimed from a building in Selma, Alabama, define the large opening between the living room and kitchen. Original nails and hollowed spaces have been left untouched in the beams.

“We worked with Clay Klinner at Evolutia in Birmingham to find the reclaimed wood beams and mantels. He was really great in helping us get the right pieces, especially since we were out of town,” Koch said.

The red oak floors upstairs are stained with a mixture of three-fourths ebony and one-fourth Jacobean

Finny Moore's boat painting adds a pop of color to the open living space

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Kitchen comfort and efficiency were created with Jenn-Air appliances and Wellborn Forest cabinets

Favorite pieces are paired to add color and variety throughout the home

Cozy beds await guests at the end of fun-filled summer days

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The Kochs altered the original design of the home to double the size of the porch, where they spend most of their time at the lake

for a modern, sophisticated look. Because the house is on a point, the large living area faces southeast to greet the breathtaking sunrise, and the opposite side welcomes a beautiful sunset at the end of each day.

Large nailhead-trimmed club chairs and a leather sofa create a restful retreat near the stone fireplace and reclaimed wood mantel. Artwork by Finny Moore, a Georgia artist and JoAnn’s sister, adds pops of color among the neutral furnishings and creamy shiplap walls. The ceiling is pickled, better reflecting natural light into the room. Large iron chandeliers from Restoration Hardware light the room and stairwell.

The kitchen features Jenn-Air appliances and Fantasy Brown granite countertops. Cabinets from Wellborn Forest are painted Arctic white, and the large island is stained. Pendant light fixtures hang above the

island, which is equipped with four bar stools. A dining table, custom-made to match the ceiling, and six upholstered chairs complete the room.

To the back of the kitchen, the pantry and laundry room are conveniently situated near the back door and a covered flagstone walkway that leads to the garage.

The master bedroom on the main level enjoys an amazing lake view through large windows; plus, a private side porch off the main covered area provides easy access to taking in that view from two chaise lounge chairs. Two gray and yellow patterned, modern chairs add a colorful element to the neutral fabrics in the linens and Roman shades that were custom made

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The incredible lake view spills into the master bedroom

Driftwood from Russell Home Décor. With the ceiling shape, it made sense to take the color from the walls all the way up,” said JoAnn. The master bath entrance boasts a set of barn doors that accent a large chandelier hanging from the beam in the bedroom. The barn door was built by the couple’s son, Christopher, and his wife, Tori. Another chandelier hangs in the center of the bath, featuring a soaker tub, shower and double vanity. The couple moved a unit of cubbies from another home for their large master closet and cleverly painted them to appear as if they were built in.

At the terrace level – or Moonlight Basin, as the Kochs have dubbed the space – they pushed the foundation wall back to add more room upstairs for the entry and downstairs for a bar area. Koch designed and selected the materials – reclaimed wood, glass shelves and a mirrored wall behind it. Shiplap walls painted a Titanium color and pickled shiplap ceilings keep the space airy and bright.

Porcelain tile protects the floors leading straight onto the patio and backyard, which extends to the water just a few feet away. The couple chose a waterrepellent jute rug for the room, perfect for the feet of children and dogs constantly coming in from and going out to the lake. All of the doors open across the back of the rec room to the patio where comfortable seating and a shady spot are available for guests returning from lake excursions.

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two sets of built-in bunk beds. Koch built the ladder and rails with industrial plumbing pipes, adding a unique custom look. Also, the bunkroom has the same Driftwood stain from Russell Décor on both the walls and ceiling as the master bedroom.

Both of the other bedrooms are on the lake side of the house and offer exquisite views. They are furnished with many pieces from Holley’s Home Furnishings in Alexander City. One bedroom has become JoAnn’s mother’s room when she visits, and it even includes a toddler bed for her mother’s greatgrandchild to share the room. The other bedroom – the one all the kids want when they visit – seems tucked away on the opposite side of the rec room and features a beautiful view of the lake through the porch.

One of the couple’s greatest pleasures at the house is sitting at the boathouse at night when the dock is lit up with a custom four-light fish-attraction system designed and built by Lake Martin’s very own Ronnie Dennis, founder of Green Monster Fish Lights. His sons love to fish into the wee hours in what Koch calls his aquarium, where they catch largemouth bass, crappie and stripers.

Whether it’s just the Kochs or a houseful of friends and family, the couple has found that coming from Georgia to their Lake Martin home every weekend has become a routine that offers great stress relief.

“Our house on the lake is our serenity – our little piece of heaven,” JoAnn said.

Perched atop the hill, most of the home's views cascade down the lake side

Holiday dĂŠcor is appropriate for July 4th at the lake

A favorite chandelier adds interest in the stairwell

Large windows lend an al fresco air to indoor dining

The bunkroom is the grandkids' first choice when visiting at the lake

The vintage style of fixtures adds warmth to a bathroom

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The Lake Martin ROR crew includes more than 300 volunteers from AlaOver the past two decades, Alabama Power bama Power Company, Russell Lands On Lake Martin, Lake Martin Dock and other Southern Company employees, Company, Lake Martin TowBoatU.S., Wind Creek State Park, Dirt Road along with 115,000 volunteers, have improved Gourmet, Advanced Disposal, LMRA and others waterways across the Southeast by removing more than 15 million pounds of trash. At Lake Martin alone, the effort has removed 105 tons of trash since 2006.

STORY BY SUSAN COMENSKY & BETSY ILER It all started on a spring day in 1999 PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & COURTESY OF LMRA when Gene Phifer looked out his window at Alabama Power’s Gadsden Steam Plant. He didn’t like what he saw: piles of litter along the banks of the nearby Coosa River.

Phifer shared his concern with fellow plant employees, and they decided something needed to be done. Soon, they’d organized about 20 employees for a cleanup that removed 3,000 pounds of trash from the Coosa River.

Phifer and that first group of volunteers had no way of knowing they’d birthed a movement, though Phifer did realize that just one cleanup wouldn’t be enough. He envisioned working with local leaders, businesses, civic groups and others to clean up the Coosa throughout Etowah County.

Later that summer, Alabama Power employees and other local stakeholders met at Gadsden City Hall to plan future cleanups.

The first official “Renew the Coosa” cleanup took place in May 2000 with 500 volunteers who removed 28,000 pounds of trash and debris.

That one cleanup evolved from “Renew the Coosa” to “Renew Our Rivers” and grew into one of the nation’s largest river cleanups.

Cleanups were added on Smith Lake and the Tallapoosa River, and the campaign eventually spread across Alabama and into Georgia, Mississippi and Florida.

Last year, 4,000 volunteers removed more than 268,000 pounds of trash from Alabama.

ROR cleanups are coordinated locally, and at Lake Martin, John Thompson has championed the effort for more than a decade.

As president of Lake Martin Resource Association, Thompson lined up sponsors that could do more than simply write checks to support the effort: Alabama Power Company, Russell Lands On Lake Martin, Lake Martin enough to be put in a bag.”

Dock Company, Lake Martin TowBoatU.S., Wind In addition, Thompson said, a corps of dedicated Creek State Park, Tallapoosa County Commissioner volunteers has gone above and beyond in the effort to Steve Robinson, Dirt Road Gourmet and Advanced clean up the trash. Some of them collect every weekDisposal all contribute equipment, employees’ time end, clearing whole areas over time before moving and specialized services to the success of the annual upriver to clean the next slough.

November cleanup.

“They’re passionate about it,” Thompson said.

“It really started clicking for us when we formed As a result, some 2,000 or more volunteers have colthese partnerships, and these sponsors really turn out. lected 105 tons of trash from Lake Martin roadways, It doesn’t matter how many dumpsters I ask Advanced shorelines, islands and sloughs over the last 13 years – Disposal for, they always give us what we need,” including 9 tons of building debris that 179 volunteers Thompson explained. “That has made it possible for us to pick up the big stuff. Until then, we were limited collected following the 2011 tornados.

“That total tonnage does not include the tires that to just picking up cans and other trash that was small

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we have found. We did not include more than 400 rubber tires in that number because we have been able to recycle them through the efforts of County Commissioner Steve Robinson,” Thompson added.

When LMRA took on the effort at the request of Alabama Power Company in 2006, volunteers cleared areas where trash had accumulated for as long as 75 years. In one such area last year, volunteers were able to measure the difference their dedication has made.

Two years ago, Ken Holland, his wife Tanya and sister-in-law, Tammie McVickers, collected 20 bags of trash from one particular slough. When they returned to that area during last year’s two-day cleanup in November, their efforts yielded just two bags of trash.

“We have fun, and we made a difference,” Tanya Holland said.

“The collection amount really took off when volunteers started coming for a few weeks before the November Renew Our Rivers cleanup,” Thompson said. “They will go out for two or three weekends – some of them start earlier – and they will bag up trash in different areas and report the locations, and they’ll report big items, too. During the cleanup, when we have more hands on deck, other volunteers will go and pick up that trash and bring it back to the dumpsters.”

Over the years, dumpsites that included appliances, furniture and mattresses, as well as household trash, were cleaned from hard-to-access areas, and some kinds of trash that were plentiful when the program began – such as beaded Sytrofoam – now make only rare appearances in the shoreline trash cache that is collected through Alabama Power Company’s Renew Our Rivers program, Thompson said.

The 2018 cleanup yielded 20 tons of trash and

recovered an abandoned sailboat that had languished on the shoreline for three years.

“I think we’ve pretty much gotten around to the whole lake and cleaned up the stuff that has been here for years,” Thompson said. “There are very few places now where we’ll find old cans. Last year, we collected 20 tons, and I don’t think we’ll bring in that much anymore – I sure hope we don’t.

“Most of the trash is going to be new from this point on, and it’s going to be left by people who are out enjoying the lake. That makes no sense.”

This local effort has grown from a few hardworking volunteers picking up trash to a point of community pride and an education opportunity for local schoolchildren, who enter an annual contest to design the Renew Our Rivers T-shirt each year. The contest is coordinated through elementary school art teachers, and students’ drawings are displayed in an exhibit at City Hall.

“When Alabama Power Company agreed to print those T-shirts for us, I don’t think they realized that eventually they would be printing 1,000 of them,” Thompson added.

Now in the 20th year of Renew Our Rivers, Alabama Power Company is celebrating the milestone.

And what better way than with more cleanups? More than 30 cleanups have been planned across the state in 2019, from Cedar Bluff and Double Springs to Mobile, Demopolis, Eufaula and right here at Lake Martin.

Today, the commitment by Alabama Power employees to Renew Our Rivers continues to grow through partnerships that bring together Alabama Power Company employees, civic leaders, community volunteers, homeowner and boat owner organizations,

Ken Holland, his wife Tanya, mother-in-law, Shirley Cook, and sister-in-law, Tammie Vickers, love to clean up the lake when they visit on weekends

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students and other groups. These are the people that have made this effort truly sustainable. The campaign’s continued success is a testament to them and to their passion for protecting our state’s precious natural resources.

Renew Our Rivers has made a real difference in communities across the state by improving water quality and the health of lakes and rivers.

As we celebrate 20 years of cleaner rivers and lakes, we invite you to join all the partners at one or more of the cleanups scheduled this year.

Learn more at www.alabamapower. com/renewourrivers.

The Lake Martin Renew Our Rivers event will take place the first weekend of November when the water has hit winter pool and more shoreline is exposed. To be a part of it, contact Thompson at lmra@lmra. info.

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Be the someone else who helps the lake Proactive attitude urged at LMRA annual meeting

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The greatest obstacle to making Lake Martin a better place, said Lake Martin Resource Association board member Adams Hudson, is “Someone Else Syndrome.”

“You know what that is. That’s when a person sees something that needs to be done – maybe some litter picked up on the lake or a shallow rock marked with a buoy – and says ‘Someone needs to take care of that,’ meaning ‘Someone besides me,’” Hudson said. “If you see something that needs attention, you be the someone else.”

Hudson made the closing remarks at the LMRA Annual Meeting, which was held at Kowaliga Restaurant and drew the attendance of some 150 of the organization’s members.

Hudson also urged each member to recruit one new member to the organization, which advocates for a clean, safe lake through a variety of cleanup programs, the lighted buoy campaign and legal action, if needed.

LMRA president John Thompson said growing the organization’s membership is one of the main goals this year.

“We especially would like to have more members in the Blue Creek and StillWaters area. There’s a lot of work to be done in that part of the lake, and we don’t have near enough participation there,” he said.

Another goal for the 2019-2020 year is continued growth of the lighted buoy program, which replaces unlit buoys with lighted models where appropriate.

The third objective for the year is to strengthen the routine litter pick-up programs and avoid incidences of litter buildup. For the past 10 years or so, LMRA has spearheaded an effort to rid the lake of accumulated litter and trash that, in some places, has collected since the lake was created almost 100 years ago.

Additional speakers at the meeting included Lt. Mark Fuller with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s marine patrol, who asked Lake Martin Resource Association membership to report and help prosecute reckless boat-

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ing on Lake Martin.

“There’s a lot of you; there are fewer of us,” Fuller told the members in attendance.

He reminded the LMRA membership that when a personal watercraft operator jumps the wake of another vehicle, it constitutes reckless boating and is a prosecutable offense.

“If you see that, and you want to prosecute, please call us,” he said. “Jet skis are a high target for us. They are smaller, less visible and hard to catch. They have no lights. They are faster than we are.”

Fuller said personal watercraft pose a particular safety problem in Blue Creek, where the vehicles frequently operate after dark, which is prohibited by law.

LMRA legal counsel Steve Forehand reviewed two legal issues in which the organization is involved: the relicensing of R.L. Harris Dam and the ongoing Water Wars.

Stakeholders in the Harris Dam project have requested a higher winter pool level, and Forehand said, if the provision is included in the new license there, it could benefit Lake Martin with more frequent fall extensions. The Martin Dam license allows Alabama Power Company to extend the summer water level to mid-October when certain conditions exist within the river basin.

Forehand also told members that briefs have been filed in the Water Wars suit challenging the revision of the Army Corps of Engineers water manual, which authorizes retention of flow from Alabama’s water sources, including the Tallapoosa River, which feeds Lake Martin.

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association president Jerry Bynum discussed the organization’s continuing work to complete a bridge over Channahatchee Creek on the Forever Wild property south and west of Martin Dam known as the Yates Lake area. The bridge is expected to allow accessibility to more area for hikers in the future.

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379 Glynmere Drive • $1,295,000 •Beds: 6 •Baths: 7 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Hugh Neighbors (256) 750-5071 LakeMartinRealty.com

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White Oak Landing, Jackson’s Gap • $679,900 •Beds: 3 •Baths: 3.5 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Damon Story (205) 789-9526 LakeMartinRealty.com

379 Glynmere Drive • $1,295,000 •Beds: 6 •Baths: 7 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Hugh Neighbors (256) 750-5071 LakeMartinRealty.com

767 Old Still Road, Dadeville • $775,000 •Beds: 4 •Baths: 4.5 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Jeff Cochran (256) 786-0099 LakeMartinRealty.com

994 Long Branch Drive, Dadeville • $629,000 •Beds: 4 •Baths: 2.5 •Water Access & Water View Lake Martin Realty Michelle Brooks-Slayman (256) 749-1031 LakeMartinRealty.com

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64 Stoneview Summit, Unit 5307, Dadeville • $345,000 • Beds: 3 • Baths: 2 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Lindsay Kane (256) 675-6792 LakeMartinRealty.com

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Food on the Float

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STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

Lake lovers will see familiar food on the float at Lake Martin this summer, as Nibblers Float-thru Grill will re-launch under new ownership June 28 with a menu of traditional favorites, along with some new offerings.

Wayne and Maria Cody of Brooks, Georgia, purchased the brightly painted floating pontoon restaurant this spring and are excited about bringing the popular Lake Martin food venue back to Chimney Rock, as well as to other locations around the lake.

“We are looking forward to this. It’s going to be fun,” said 56-year-old Wayne Cody, who will bring more than 30 years of restaurant experience to the endeavor. “This is something that is unique on the lake, and it’s cool, and it’s going to be fun.”

The floating restaurant opened on Lake Martin in 2013, serving a dynamic menu of sandwiches, wraps, burgers and salads, along with ice cream treats and shakes – all available boatside. Boaters could pull their vessels up to the drive-thru window to order and pay for food without having to come in

Maria and Wayne Cody have brought Nibblers Float-thru Grill back to Lake Martin

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off the water to eat. Orders could even be called in ahead of time, so the food would be ready when the customer arrived. Reay and Phyllis Culp, Nibblers’ original owners, later added Jet Ski service in the Chimney Rock area which will be brought back latter this summer.

But the Culps retired last year and put the pontoon kitchen up for sale.

The Codys own a half dozen Jimmy John’s restaurants in the Atlanta area, and their CFO – who has friends who live at Lake Martin – saw the Nibblers sale notice on Facebook.

“She threw me the Facebook post on a lark, and I thought, ‘Well, why not?’ I like to look for something out of the ordinary and this was it!” said Cody, who grew up in South Georgia near Lake Sinclair.

The couple had a soft opening in June to help staff learn the menu and get used to working on the boat, and they’ll be open on the lake all through July 4 weekend. After the holiday, the restaurant will open on weekends and will post its lake location online Friday through Sunday.

“Our commissary kitchen is the Kickin’ Chicken

Restaurant in Eclectic, so we’ll be able to make a quick run in the supply boat to stay well stocked,” he said.

When the restaurant hits the lake for the holiday, the staff will be up to speed on the full menu, Cody said, including such favorites as the Boom Boom Burger and the Harpoon Quesadilla.

“We’ve already started taking catering orders, and when we put it out on Facebook that we would back on Lake Martin this summer, people went crazy. We had over 3,000 friend requests,” Cody said.

The Codys will retain the happy, bright look of the pontoon restaurant, as well as the favorite menu items, but as staff becomes more comfortable preparing food on the boat, they’ll expand the menu to include a few of their own family favorites.

The couple has been married six years and, between them, have three children. One of their daughters recently finished a social media internship with Disney, and she will be handling the social media for Nibblers, Cody said.

The couple’s long-term goal is to replicate the Nibblers concept on other lakes where hungry boaters play.

Look for Nibblers on Facebook at Nibblers FWG or call in an order at 256404-4305.

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Wakesurf pro Cassidy Gale took the board for a spin on Lake Martin

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hances are, if you’ve been around Lake nity on Lake Martin.

Martin at all you’ve seen this new craze The recent advances in boat technology have known as wakesurfing. It seems almost been another key aspect to the growth of wakeeveryone that is into watersports is setting aside surfing, as it makes it easier for more people to the skis and wakeboards (and ropes) and trying get out on the water and start surfing. Most new their hands at this rope-less experience. But when wake boats come equipped with a surf system, did it start? And why has it grown to be one of the allowing the user to simply press a few buttons most popular watersports ever? on a control panel and be ride-ready.

Firstly, if you don’t know what wakesurfing is, In the past with older boats, if a person wanted it’s just what it sounds like. It is surfing at a slow to surf, it meant filling up all the weight on one speed close to the boat without using a rope. The side of the boat and getting all the people in the BEHIND THE BOAT boat rider uses a board with no bindings on it, and the to sit on that side. This created a good wake,

BY BEN WATTS board is often much wider than a wakeboard. but it would take at least 30 to 45 minutes to set Once the surfer gets up, the goal is to find the up. sweet spot in the wake where there is enough drive to maintain Now, it takes five minutes, and there is little to no labor forward motion, which allows the surfer to throw the rope involved. The simplicity of the new boat systems has made it into the boat and ride a seemingly endless wave. This is done much easier and much less intimidating for people to get out within close proximity to the boat, often about 15 feet, and at and do it on their own. a slower speed of about 10 miles an hour. The slower speed, Perhaps one of the biggest factors in the growth of wakecombined with extra ballast in the boat, creates a big wake that surfing is that it doesn’t hurt. People of all ages can get out and is easy to ride on. This should only be done behind an inboard do this. It is very low impact, and due to the low speeds when boat in most cases because the propeller is farther up on the riding, the falls are usually painless. Needless to say, there are bottom side of the boat than an outboard or an inboard-outalways exceptions, and falling is never always painless. But for board motor, allowing for better safety, as the rider won’t fall the most part, the falls will not hurt nearly as badly as wakeas really taken off in recent years, due to many different facboarding, skiing or even tubing. tors, but the sport has actually been around longer than some All this to say that ultimately, there are plenty of options may realize. On Lake Martin, people have been doing this for for anyone that might want to get out on the water and ride. years. I started wakesurfing about 14 years ago with Sawyer Someone who is intimidated by the falls in wakeboarding or Davis. Sawyer has been a huge advocate for wakesurfing, someone who is an old-timey skier, like my dad, and thinks especially on Lake Martin, and is known as being one of the age is too much of a factor to getting on the water and riding, best surfers in our area. He introduced me and countless others could try surfing. I would highly recommend it. to wakesurfing and continues to do that for others today.

For Sawyer, it was an easy transition into wakesurfing, as Ben Watts learned to love wakeboarding on Lake Martin. he was an avid wakeskater, which is a sport best described as He is a student at Auburn University and takes every opportuskateboarding on water. After transitioning into surfing from nity to get behind the boat. wakeskating, he quickly became one of the best in the area and can be largely thanked for creating such a big surfing commu68 LAKE

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fter working on Lake Martin over the past n Maintenance/repair of BMPs as needed couple of decades, and now living on the (details available at www.adem.state.al.us/prolake, I’ve discovered one thing that everygrams/water/constructionstormwater.cnt). body agrees on. Whether your blood runs orange These requirements may sound like a bunch and blue or crimson, whatever your political of government regulations, but engineers and persuasion, I believe that everyone who has expestormwater professionals will tell you that they are rienced our Treasured Alabama lake loves it. And necessary and quite effective at keeping mud out all who are fortunate to come to live on the lake of the lake and off the highways, as well as probear the responsibility of maintaining our treasure. tecting property from washing away during conThe establishment of the TAL designation for struction of a home. And they are the responsible Lake Martin in 2011 was a lengthy, multi-year things to do when building on the lake.

LAKE WATCH process that involved lots of effort by Lake Watch But what about the not-so-responsible builders?

BY ERIC REUTEBUCH – decades of water data collection by Lake Watch How can they be held accountable if they choose monitors and many meetings to ignore ADEM’s regulations and and letters by then-Lake Watch decide that polluting the lake is Follow the construction president, Dick Bronson – our OK since it’s a bit cheaper? I was rules and regulations that squeaky wheel extraordinaire. It asked this very question recently keep our lake clean also involved a lot of effort on the by a long-time Lake Watch water part of Alabama Department of monitor. A new resident in his Environmental Management, supcove was constructing a home, ported by ADEM Director Lance and it was shocking to see no LeFleur and led by then-chief of BMPs, especially no silt fences the water branch, Lynn Sisk – lots on the site. In fact, the excavated of water data compilation/analyses red clay ran all the way down to and drafting of the legislation for the water’s edge – a blatant violathe creation of TAL. tion of the protective regulations The benefits of the TAL desigon our lake. The concerned Lake nation for our lake are substantial: Watcher was very disturbed by a ban on any new point sources this, knowing that a significant emptying into the lake (sewage rain event would wash mud into treatment plant outfalls, factory outfalls), as well as strong prothe lake and foul the water in his neighborhood cove. tections against construction runoff entering the lake. The latter The solution: Contact the folks that wrote the regulations affects all new building projects on the lake and is the responsi- and whose job it is to enforce them. ADEM has a complaints bility of the landowner. portal on its homepage at www.adem.state.al.us. The first thing The TAL designation requires all building projects around you should do if you see bad construction practices like what the lake to: was described above is to take several digital pictures; then, go n Obtain a general NPDES permit from ADEM for disto the complaints portal and fill out the form. You can remain charges associated with construction activity on the lake; anonymous if you wish. Be sure to upload your picture(s); they n Develop a stormwater runoff plan, called a Construction are truly worth a thousand words.

Best Management Practices Plan, prepared and certified by a ADEM personnel will come and inspect the site, determine qualified credentialed professional, which includes a profesif violations have occurred, and if so, will notify the property sional survey to determine property boundaries and the topogra- owner of the violations and the required remedies. Enforcement phy of the land; may involve warnings, fines and/or shutting down construction. n Identify in this plan, all areas on the property that need In the photo above, you can see that the system worked. erosion control measures, called best management practices After an ADEM inspection, the builder installed silt fencing (silt fences to catch eroded dirt before it washes into the lake, between the construction site and the lake to catch eroded clay/ mulching, control of mud at entrance/exit of the construction dirt from entering the lake. Assuming proper periodic maintesite, etc.); nance (we’ll keep an eye out for that), kudos to our responsible n Define the actual BMPs that need to be installed at areas water watcher and to ADEM! that need them; We’d love to have you come aboard and join the Lake Watch n Install BMPs before breaking ground on the construccrew so that we can have more eyes and ears looking out for tion project – planned BMPs do no good until they are actually our lake. installed; n Periodic inspection of all BMPs after each significant rain Eric Reutebuch is president of Lake Watch Lake Martin. For event (3/4 inch or greater within 24 hours), and; more information, visit www.lakewatch.org.

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Off-water options growing at the lake

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ome construction can be trendy. Sunken dens, Talisi Cove is one such example. It is located on intercoms and avocado green have dwindled the Kowaliga side of the lake in Tallassee Slough. to obscurity. Split levels, parquet floors and Each of the homes there is designed by Nequette mini-blinds are becoming rare, and that is okay.

Architecture and is being built and sold by Harris Things come and go. Please don’t get upset, but there Doyle Homes. According to the plat, both on-water may be a time in the future when Chip and Joanna’s and off-water homes are offered. The entirety of home might look dated.

Talisi Cove is focused on the waterfront, with the offAn interesting trend that I have noticed around water homes sharing the amenities.

Lake Martin is the new attention to off-water lots Near Talisi Cove, there is another new neighborand homes in neighborhoods that are clearly waterhood called The Village at Kowaliga. The streets front focused. No longer considered afterthoughts or have been finished there for years, but only recently throwaways, the off-water properties in some new have some homes popped up. I drove through there a communities around Lake Martin are playing central few weeks ago to check out the progress. The Village roles in their respective developments. at Kowaliga is what I call a common waterfront Sure, there have been off-water homes setup. Looking at the plat, it appears to built around Lake Martin for many me that there are no waterfront homes in years. There are many off-water lots at the traditional sense. It looks like all of StillWaters, but these homes have felt the waterfront footage is owned in comto me more like primary residences than mon by the neighborhood, along with vacation homes. Maybe it is because the other amenities. Each off-water home StillWaters is, by acreage and by number in The Village at Kowaliga would own of homes, one of the largest formal neighthe off-water lot and home and would be borhoods on Lake Martin. Perhaps the a member of some sort of homeowners sheer vastness of StillWaters makes me association, I assume.

LAKE PROPERTY feel like some of its streets and homes are The Hideaway is another new entrant

BY JOHN COLEY not trying to be lakey – they just want to to the Lake Martin market. The Hideaway be homes near a lake. is located inside the gates of StillWaters Similarly, there are many off-water lots in The on the east side or Dadeville side of the lake. It Ridge. It is, without a doubt, a lake-focused commuincludes about 34 lots, about eight of which are on nity, but only a few off-water homes have been built the water. The rest of the homes are situated so that there in the last 15 years. they look toward the water in a terraced setup. The One exception may be the neighborhood called The new homes will have separate amenities inside The Village that is near Chimney Rock. The Village has Hideaway but also will be close to the StillWaters many off-water homes. It is a spot that I think feels amenities, like the golf course and the marina. like a second home, lake-dedicated community. The I think these new offerings will be welcomed at way The Village lays out topographically, there are Lake Martin. When I show buyers around the lake, waterfront homes; homes that aren’t on the water but most of them have to strike a balance between gethave water views; and homes that don’t have water ting a home they love and a lot they love. Sometimes, views but have water access. buyers find that, within their budgets, they must make For a very big lake like Lake Martin, I would think a choice between the two. That is why I think these that, historically, we would have seen more off-water new neighborhoods offering water view and water homes in neighborhoods dedicated to the lake. access homes seem to be good solutions for buyers That is why it is interesting to me that 2019 very that prioritize wanting a new home with fresh design well may go down as the “Year of The Off-Water” but don’t insist on owning their own waterfront and (this is my made-up term). The reason I say that is dock.

I am seeing several new waterfront neighborhoods started that offer water view and water access homes John Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin as a prime, rather than secondary, strategy for their Voice Realty. sales.

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CHEF’S TABLE BY ROB MCDANIEL

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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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Roasted Chicken, Zucchini, Field Peas & Heirloom Tomatoes 2 airline chicken breasts 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups fresh cooked field peas 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes 1 small zucchini 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh thinly sliced chive 1 tablespoon chiffonade fresh basil Salt and pepper Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees. Small dice one tomato; then, place with juice in a small mixing bowl. Add vinegar to tomato, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Marinate while cooking chicken. Heat an iron pan over medium heat; then, add the canola oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; then, place skin side down in hot pan. Sear until browned on skin side; then, flip. Pour excess oil out and place in preheated oven for 6 minutes or until juices run clear. While chicken cooks, whisk olive oil into tomato mixture. Allow field peas to warm to room temperature; thinly slice zucchini and add to field peas. Toss field peas, zucchini and tomato mixture with all the herbs; then, season with salt and pepper and slice remaining tomato. While chicken is resting, place a scoop of field pea salad in center of plate; garnish with tomato slice on the side; then, place chicken on top.

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Just Peachy!

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delicate fruit, with deliciously sweet and juicy flesh, paperthin skin and a texture ranging from fuzzy to quite smooth, peaches originally were cultivated in China as far back as 1100 B.C. and were treasured by royalty. Today, peaches are grown across the world in temperate climates, including Italy, Spain, Greece and the United States. Domestically, California remains the No. 1 peach grower, while Georgia, known as the Peach State, HEALTHY LIVING sits at No. 7. China still remains the

BY JULIE HUDSON world’s foremost source of peaches. In the Northern hemisphere, peach season runs from May through September, making the summer months the prime time for enjoying peach recipes.

There are hundreds of varieties of peaches that fall into the two main categories called freestone and clingstone. Freestone peaches have pits that can be easily removed from the flesh. These are best for eating fresh or using in recipes that call for halved or sliced peaches.

The clingstone peaches have pits that stick to the fruit flesh. These peaches are mostly used by commercial canners and sometimes for home recipes that call for diced peaches or peach puree.

The unique Saturn peach, which is sometimes called a donut peach, hasa flattened, squashed shape with white flesh. The Saturn peach is an incredibly sweet freestone peach, making it a perfect choice for eating while fresh.

If you prefer fuzz free, try nectarines. A subspecies of the peach, nectarines have skin that is smooth and much redder than peaches.

Peaches are on the Environmental Working Group list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits due to possible lingering pesticides. Does this mean we need to avoid peaches? According to the EWG, the answer is no. Studies show that although peaches are on the Dirty Dozen list, it really depends on where the fruit originated and the cultivation methods.

Experts have agreed that a diet high in fruit and vegetables offers health benefits that outweigh the negative effects of possible pesticide exposure.

One medium peach contains about 59 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of dietary fiber and 13 grams of sugar. Peaches are rich in potassium, niacin and vitamins A and C. The take away: Don’t stop eating peaches; instead, look for those produced organically or with fewer synthetic pesticides. The Food and Drug Administration recommends washing fruit with three parts water and one part vinegar, scrubbing the flesh gently with your hands.

Biting into a fresh, juicy, ripe peach from the farmers market is hard to beat. Look for peaches that are plump and free of bruises or shriveled skin. Peach skin will range from dark red to light orange-yellow in color.

A ripe peach should give slightly when you press it gently around the stem area, and it should emit a sweet smell. If you buy peaches that are a bit hard, ripen them in a paper bag on the counter. The best way to enjoy peaches is to store them on the counter and eat them within a few days, or you can refrigerate ripened peaches for up to a week.

You can enjoy frozen or canned varieties of peaches even when they are not in season without sacrificing quality. It is important to read the label to make sure you know what else is in the package. Sometimes, peaches are frozen and

Grilled Peaches

Grilled peaches are a simple and delicious way to end a summer meal 3 tablespoons white sugar 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 large fresh peaches with peel, halved and pitted 1-1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

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ast month, we discussed why fish transition provides predatory fish perfect feeding opportunifrom one area during the spring to other ties as baitfish wash by. Predatory fish use eddies types of areas in the summer. To know in the current, produced by objects on the bottom where the fish may be transitioning to, it’s imporor bends in a river or creek channel, as feeding tant to know where they came from. Springtime zones. Since the current is stronger closer to the fishing primarily revolves around the spawn. That headwaters or a tailrace, shallow water techniques means the fish are going to be close to those areas will be stronger choices than in the lower sections where the spawn will happen. of the reservoir.

These are usually protected bays and pockets.

When seeking fish in deeper water, it’s almost In the case of spotted bass, it could even be small imperative to have a good set of electronics with secondary points. Water that warms quicker is an high quality lake mapping and sonar options. option, as well. As the spring season progresses, Look for those stopping points discussed earlier the water continues to warm. Once water temperaand ride around at different depths. If baitfish are BIG CATCHES tures warm beyond the optimal range for spawnpresent, that’s good. Pay attention to the depth at

BY GREG VINSON ing, the baitfish and the predatory fish – like bass, which they are positioned in the water column. crappie, etc. – move to areas that are cooler. Deep Bass, crappie and stripers are likely to be at simiwater takes longer to heat and longer to cool overall. Fish look- lar depths. If you mark a few fish in the form of arches on 2D ing for more comfortable environments are likely to move to sonar or dots on down-viewing sonar, mark that spot on a GPS the areas of creeks or lakes that have deeper water in the early or with a marker buoy (I always just drop a waypoint); then, transition from spawning locations. come back and make specific casts there.

Looking for transition routes is as easy as reading a road One of the best choices this time of year – if the fish are map. Relate main river channels to interstates the fish will deep enough – is a drop shot. Fish could be viewed on sonar; travel; smaller creek channels are like state highways with con- and then, the drop shot rig could be put right on top of the fish siderable traffic. The channels coming out of isolated pockets and kept there until one eats it. are like county roads. Any type of structure or cover scattered If fishing water deeper than 15 feet, I suggest using a 3/8along these routes will serve as a stoplight with a convenience ounce weight with the No. 2 hook tied about 10 inches above store on the corner where the fish could get a snack and fuel up. the weight. Light line is much more forgiving on spinning Current becomes more of a factor further into the summer tackle – 6-pound and 8-pound test fluorocarbon works great. transition. Current mixes the water, usually giving it a uniform Using a fluorocarbon leader attached to 15- to 20-pound test temperature and – more importantly – oxygen. The baitfish could offer an advantage once you get comfortable with the migrate to this more comfortable zone, as well. The current also knots connecting the two pieces together.

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For drop shot baits, I recommend the 4.75-inch Netbait Contour Worm or a 6-inch Roboworm. Green colors are dependable, and I highlight the tips with chartreuse JJ’s Magic.

Shaky heads with straight tail worms are good choices for those same schools of fish. Sometimes, the fish want to pin the bait to the bottom when they eat, and a shaky head sets up perfectly for that.

Topwaters and small swimbaits could be excellent choices for suspending fish, rather than relating to the bottom.

Occasionally, they’ll give away their locations by schooling over a spot, but other times, you may not be aware of their presence until they show up on a graph. When that happens, it may be best to mark the spot where you saw them on the graph and return later, casting to that location. One of my favorite setups for this is a 3/16 Fish Head V3 jighead that I helped to develop while testing prototypes on Lake Martin. Small swimbaits, like the Netbait Little Spanky or Keitech Swing Impact, are deadly.

Other options for targeting the deep fish are Carolina-rigged creature baits or straight tail worms, deep diving crankbaits and wobble heads.

If you’re uncomfortable with the deep fish or not as well equipped with electronics, it may be best to seek out fish relating to current. This may mean making a somewhat risky run to the back of a creek or to the upper reaches of the reservoir, but when there, it’s back to fishing visible targets for the most part.

Look for areas that produce some shade, especially if the water is fairly clear. Remember that the shallow fish want to conceal their presence from the prey, so they hide like snipers in the shade lines. Casting accuracy and minimal splash will help. Generally, the first cast to a high-percentage target will

be the best chance to get a strike. Each fruitless cast thereafter could blow your cover. In some cases, repeated casts to the same target will yield a bite, but I prefer to save this approach for the spring and hit as many targets as possible in the summer.

Topwater poppers, buzzbaits and hollow-bodied frogs are excellent choices throughout the day in these summer retreats.

If the topwater bites aren’t happening, try pitching jigs, soft plastic creatures and even wacky-rigged stick worms to the same spots. These shallow fish add bream and crayfish to their diets, so keep color selection in the brown/green range.

In larger bends where visible eddie lines form from current breaking off a point, try small crankbaits, like the Bandit 200, spinnerbaits and swimbaits. The 1/4-ounce Fish Head Spins rigged with the small swimbaits mentioned earlier could be perfect also.

If the fish aren’t hitting the fast-moving baits, come back with a shaky head or a football jig in a crawfish or bream color.

I usually prefer a 3/16 shaky head and a 3/8- or 1/2-ounce football jig for bottom bouncing.

When all else fails, go back to a small 1/8-ounce Rooster Tail or a Beetle Spin. Yellow with a silver blade has always done me well and been a way to catch just about any species.

Knowing why the fish transition to certain areas could help make the search easier. If fishing deeper water, lean on the electronics. If fishing shallow water, remember the isolated targets that redirect current and/or offer some shade.

Greg Vinson is a full-time professional angler on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour. He lives in Wetumpka and grew up fishing on Lake Martin.

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veryone, please, grab a life preserver; we Additional positives include faster chilling and could be going over the falls for this one. less pretention for folks who enjoy wine but are We’re celebrating freedom this month, so still in the closet. Several websites have suggestlet your hair down, and let’s do it right. It’s the ed, insistently, that the wine should be poured lake; it’s summer; and it’s hot. We want to be into a glass or at least a plastic cup, which goes laid back, carefree and happy, and all we need is completely against the theories of practicality a nice cold can of wine. and convenience. Who wants to take a glass on a A can of what? Yes, wine. What could be more trek through the mountains? Some of the propolaid back, break all the norms and totally notnents in their green idealism seem to confuse the your-daddy’s-wine than wine in a can? They’re attributes of wine in a can. here, and they are perfect for the boat, the beach From an objective and realistic point of view, or anywhere you can take a cooler or a backpack. there are some good points and some drawbacks We need to look into this. to canned wine. I like that cans are Canned wine is not new. One of the the world’s most recycled beverage first, Coppola’s ‘Sophia’ sparkling container. I like that four cans would wine hit the streets in 2004. Since fit nicely in a beer cooler, and I then, the market has grown from wouldn’t have to fumble with a cork$10 million in 2012 to $69 million screw; though screw cap bottles also in sales last year. Forbes magazine are easy to open, they won’t fit in a and The Wall Street Journal consider small Igloo. The downside is that I that a spectacular rise, despite it can’t see the wine inside the can, and being a mere .4 percent of total wine finding a date on some brands can be sales. Other authorities anticipate difficult. that alternative packaging for wine, Chances are that most people who particularly cans, will outperform the drink out of a can or pour from a can growth experienced by craft beer in into a glass or other container are FROM THE CELLAR not going to swirl or sniff the wine. cans. Some even hint that the end of

BY HENRY FOY glass wine bottles may be near.

Most of the wines being canned are The advantages of cans over glass not particularly complex or capable are numerous, starting with the carbon footprint. of ageing, so the rituals associated with fine wine Cans are less expensive to produce; are 100 permay be, uh, diminished. cent recyclable; and because they are lightweight Although some of these wines come from aluminum, they’re less expensive to ship. Cans strong brands that are known for quality wines, will go where glass often cannot, such as pools they should be consumed soon after purchase. and beaches, making them ideal for concerts, Note also that when a winery uses both bottles sporting events, hiking or boating. and cans, what is in the can is exactly the same Inspired by the novelty and practicality of as what is bottled. Product quality within a brand canned wine, some producers contend that glass is generally consistent. bottles are heavy and passé. Truth be told, a stanAll things considered, wine in a can is a great dard 750ml bottle of wine does weigh about a fad for hikers, boaters, sunbathers and all those pound more than the equivalent volume in cans. activities where a little bit of wine might be nice Most of the wines currently available in cans but glass containers are unwelcome. If this is are 12, 10, 8.4 and 6 ounces, making them very part of the transition from beer or sodas to disattractive when one or two servings are adequate. covering the mystique and joys of wine, that is a The 12-ounce size is comparable to a beer can good thing. But I seriously doubt that glass wine and is half the amount of wine in a standard bottles will disappear, ever.

750ml bottle. These usually come in four packs Let your hair down and drink wine out of a can or singles at fairly economical price points. if you want to. Have a happy Fourth of July, and Keeping in mind that a standard serving of wine please celebrate responsibly. is 5 ounces, the 12-ounce can contains two and

a half servings. It is a convenient way to enjoy Henry Foy is the owner of Emporium Wine smaller quantities when a full bottle might be too and Spirits, including a walk-in humidor and much (LOL). The varieties now available have cigar lounge, in downtown Alexander City at 128 exploded and include not just varietal wines – Calhoun St. He can be reached on Instagram, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Facebook and at emporiumwine128@gmail.com Cabernet Sauvignon – but also a growing list of or call 256-212-WINE. wine cocktails, spritzers and sparkling wines.

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hat is a PGA Professional? Well, PGA Hopefully, you would go to your local club Professionals come in many differprofessional. While playing and teaching are ent forms, so sometimes, it may be the cornerstones, many more hats must be worn hard to explain. Most people’s response would to properly carry the badge. be, a “Golf Pro” that plays on the PGA Tour, Looking at the roots of the golf business, like but most often, that would be incorrect. See, many others, it is based on a long history of there are roughly 400 people in the world with mentorship and creating a welcoming culture.

PGA tour status, but there are 28,000 PGA Think about it. When you take time out of Professionals around the globe. Do you know a your work/family life to travel to a course, what golf pro? are you looking for? Most likely, you’re looking There is a big difference between a PGA for a fun time. When you visit the course, you PAR for the COURSE should be treated like you’re the only one that Professional and a PGA tour pro. About 50 years ago, maybe not too much of a difference, matters. The whole idea is that you are visiting

BY MATT SHEPPARD but these days, yes. a place of recreation to enjoy a game; it should A PGA Professional is an expert in the game be fun. That is the welcoming culture that I of golf, period. He or she is an individual that earned certihope you seek when you are looking to spend your recrefication through a playing-ability test and a series of profesation time with friends or family at your local golf course. sional education courses, all pertinent to management and Mentorship is what drives that welcoming culture. The golf operations. welcoming culture is key in making you feel like you want The course was developed by the Harvard Business to come back to the course … well, that and the one great School. PGA Tour professionals must gain their badges 100 shot you hit on the 15th hole! percent by performance on the course. So while the glory More times than not, if you have had a great experimostly goes to the gentlemen that played at Pebble Beach ence at a golf course, there is a PGA Professional behind in the U.S. Open a few weeks ago, grassroots professionit; maybe not directly, but indirectly. Hopefully, those als have been working to grow the game at their respective PGA Professionals that have helped you get hooked on the facilities. game are also helping to mold the next generation of PGA A PGA Professional wears many hats. Whether it be Professionals that are hungry to help your kids and grandkids the local club professional, Junior Golf coach, or the PGA get hooked on this great game.

Professional at the PGA Tour Superstore in Birmingham, Please, if you haven’t done so yet, go say hello to your each plays a key role in growing the game. local PGA Professionals and get to know them. I would Growing the game of golf should be the goal of all PGA imagine they would be eager to help you in any way.

Professionals. After all, if the game doesn’t grow, it most Remember, PGA Professionals wear many hats, and you likely will decline. never know what they might be able to help you with.

Teaching and playing are the cornerstones of the profession. When you need help with your game, the first person Matt Sheppard is the PGA Director of Golf at Willow you go to – hopefully – would be your local club profesPoint Golf and Country Club. sional. When you need advice on your next set of clubs?

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PoorHouse Boat Outlet............................................77

First Baptist Church Alexander City........................................... 8

Prime Management....................................................... 6

First Community Mortgage......................................25

Professional Plumbing................................................24

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The Ridge –Where Home is Worth a Thousand Words Ownership at The Ridge comes with an array of extras—The Ridge Club, a 10-acre recreation complex; miles of trails, as well as nature and waterfront parks; and the state-of-the-art Ridge Marina—all designed to connect you with family, friends, nature, and always, the lake.

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Twist contest at the 2018 July 4th Blast.

~ Bob Fosse

"Live like you'll die tomorrow, work like you don't need the money and dance like nobody's watching."

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It Won’t Happen to Me

By Susan Clayton Moore, J.D., principal of Moore Wealth Management, Inc.

T

he interesting dynamic is how differently men and woman tend to view long-term care, which relates to how they tend to think about risk. Harley Gordon, an influential elder law attorney, wrote a book about it, “The Conversation,” Helping Someone You Love Plan for an Extended Care Event.”

He notes, “Men are wired to minimize if not dismiss risk in life. If there is no risk of a serious event happening, what consequences can there be? If there are no consequences, why put together a plan?” Whereas, he says, “women have an aversion to risk. They see the risk of serious event and the consequences of it as being inseparable.”

Gordon observes that trying to motivate men to plan for long-term care with the statistics doesn’t work because they don’t believe it will happen to them, whereas women hope it won’t but understand that the odds are that it will. He recommends that since men

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The statistics can’t be denied. Seventy percent of Americans will need long-term care before they die. On average, someone needing long-term care will receive over four years of care in their home and then will go on to a facility, such as an assisted living, a memory care facility or a nursing home for another two years. Long-term care includes assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, moving around, toileting or incontinence due to physical limitations or cognitive impairment. are most motivated by taking care of those they love, the conversation about planning for long-term care needs to focus on the consequences to those they love if they fail to take action and long-term care is needed.

The cost of long-term care can be prohibitive. Genworth, in its annual 2016 Cost of Care Survey, estimated that a home health aide in Alexander City, AL cost $3,337 a month or $40,044. The cost of an assisted living facility in Montgomery was estimated to be $3,675 a month, or $44,100 a year. So, six years of receiving long-term care in the Alexander City area currently costs in excess of $200,000.

There are multiple ways to financially plan for long-term care, including traditional insurance, hybrid types of life insurance and long-term care insurance, long-term care annuities, self-insuring, etc.

These methods will be covered in a workshop on Tuesday, July 23rd by Susan Moore of Moore Wealth Management, JULY 2019

Inc. at the local office at 51 Clay Street. The workshop is free, takes place at 12 p.m. and includes lunch. Please call 256.234.2761 for more information and reservations.

Susan Clayton Moore, J.D., is a financial consultant and principal of Moore Wealth Management, Inc., with offices in Alexander City, Auburn and Montgomery, AL. Susan serves over $150 million in brokerage and advisory assets through LPL Financial and has been a financial planner for over 35 years. She is affiliated with LPL Financial, member FINRA/ SIPC, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer*.

Contact Susan at 256.234.2761.

Email contact is susan@ moorewealthmanagement.com. * Based on total revenues, as reported in Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2018.

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