Dale Hollow Lake Explorer - Visitors Guide 2020

2020 Visitors Guide

The Beauty of Fishing

Photo Contest Scholarships Make 2020 The year For Safer Boating Friends of Dale Hollow Lake

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CONTENTS 6 All the comforts of home - Coke Family 1 2 Family Roots - Anderson Family 2 2 The “King” of Fishing 2 3 Things to do on and off the lake 2 6 DHL Map 2 8 THE MORE, THE MERRIER! 3 1 about the cover 3 2 Friends of Dale Hollow Lake 3 6 Schooling A New Generations of Anglers 3 8 Make 2020 the year for Safer Boating 4 0 Checklist 4 1 Boat Licencse Required 4 2 Corp of Engineers Photo Contest 4 4 When the Lake Was Bigger 5 0 Scholarships

Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association is a nonprofit association established to promote Dale Hollow Lake. Our members are comprised of each marina owner/ operator listed on this page. Associate members include our advertisers that participate in this Visitors Guide. The Association is comprised of 11 marinas located around Dale Hollow Lake. We band together and work in conjunction to make sure that all local and tourist visitors to our amazing home have the best possible experience. Dale Hollow Lake isn’t simply a job for us, it’s a tradition. While we serve you, we also spend our free time fishing, boating, camping, and enjoying the lake life. No one knows this lake better, and we strive to make your experience the best you’ve ever had.

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HORSE CREEK DOCK & RESORT 1150 Horse Creek Road Celina, TN 38551 800.545.2595 www.horsecreek-resort.com Marina Radio Channel: 66

MITCHELL CREEK MARINA 1260 Livingston Boat Dock Rd. Allons, TN 38541 866.533.1842 www.mitchellcreekmarina.com Marina Radio Channel: 22

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All the comforts of home

By Beth Underwood

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ome say if you’re lucky enough to live at the lake, you’re lucky enough. Dale Hollow Lake regulars Buford Coke and his brother Jeff are inclined to agree.

Buford said they’ve been regulars at Dale Hollow Lake—particularly at Wolf River Resort and Marina area, for some 62 years now, with no sign of stopping.

“We started coming in 1957,” he said. “My brother was six-months-old and I was four. We’ve been coming here all our lives.”

The brothers are following in the footsteps of their

grandfather, who started coming to the area when the lake was first built.

Today, Buford and his brother have neighboring homes at Wolf River. While that may not be unusual for die-hard lovers of Dale Hollow Lake, there are aspects of their setup that are quite unique. Buford’s home is technically in Tennessee, while Jeff’s is in Kentucky — yet they’re stone’s through away from each other.

Another less common aspect is the fact that they live in mobile homes.

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“It’s unique in that regard,” he said. “As far as I know, there’s no other setup like this on the lake.”

In all, he said, Wolf River Resort is home to about 120 mobile homes at the marina. Primitive to full-hookup campsites are also available, as are cabins and a hotel, boat rentals, boat slips, and a marina.

And any time one of the mobile homes goes up for sale, it’s in high demand.

“I think people realize it’s an affordable way to have a nice place to stay and be comfortable here at the lake.”

He said about a half-dozen residents stay there yearround, while the others, including himself, come and go.

For the most part, everybody knows everybody, which lends itself to a real sense of community.

“Our main home is in Louisville, KY,” he said. “We’ll come down here for a week or two, then go back to Kentucky for a few days.”

They never stay away for long, though, he said. “Wolf River and the lake are a huge part of our lives — and our sons and grandchildren.”

And like most people who’ve made the lake a part of their lives, they spend a great deal of time on its waters.

“We’re pontooners,” he said. “On the weekends, my nieces and their husbands will pop in — other family and friends — we hit the lake and sort of make a pontoon island with three or four pontoons.”

They spend so much time there, that they keep clothes at the Wolf River home, too, meaning there’s less to carry back and forth.

“Being here is so comfortable for us,” he said. “I guess we’re just spoiled. And we wouldn’t want it any other way.”

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Family Roots

By Beth Underwood

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said. “It never gets old and always something new to

ana resident Gary Anderson’s roots run deep, geo-

see.”

graphically speaking. Although his primary residence

is in Indiana, his second home sits five minutes from

that can be found in the small towns, cafes, and

Dale Hollow Marina on family property that dates

other locales that isn’t present in other places. It’s a

back to pioneer days.

perfect combination—a sense of place and the spirit

of those who live there—that keeps them coming

hen it comes to the Dale Hollow Lake area, Indi-

The property, which originally spanned 127 acres,

Gary added that there’s also a mid-south charm

holds a lot of memories for Gary and his family. It

back year after year.

was the birthplace of Gary’s mom and grandmother.

And his great uncle, Joe Stone, raised tobacco and

enjoy it all more often than ever.

cattle on the land, and helped build Dale Hollow

Lake Dam.

warriors,” he said, adding that they come down and

spend two to three weeks at a time, now. It also

These days, Gary and his wife Vickie have their

And in their post-retirement years, they’re able to “The good news is we’re no longer weekend

own home on the property and are regulars at Dale

allows them to enjoy the area throughout the year,

Hollow Lake with their own children and grandchil-

not just in the summer.

dren, marking five generations of the Stone and

Anderson family descendants at Dale Hollow Lake.

It’s one of the things my wife insisted on,” he said.

“What’s special is we can live on the porch year-

Like others who enjoy all that Dale Hollow Lake

“We have a huge covered, screened-in porch.

has to offer—the Andersons often boat well into

round. I’ve got the grill right there. We can go out

November—they also enjoy other natural resources,

after a snow fall and sit in a sweatshirt and take it all

landmarks, and small towns in the area.

in. We truly get four seasons here in Tennessee and

they’re all enjoyable.”

“The lake is the big attraction, but not the only

attraction,” Gary said. “We like to go to the flea mar-

kets, and go off to explore local waterfalls, national

get back to the property that anchored the family to

and state parks, and all the natural resources in the

the area all those years ago.

area. “

restaurants, exploring the marinas, the waterfalls at

In fact, their outings have become a tradition of

And at the end of the day they’re always glad to

“We’re all about the lake—going to the different

sorts, and are shared by other sets of friends from

Mitchell creek,” he said. “Bottom line, we love the

Indiana, who frequently join them on the excursions.

beauty of the lake and all its resources. And Dale

Hollow Lake is full of them.”

“We return to a lot of places time after time,” he

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There’s way more to Dale Hollow Lake than fast boats and tan lines

by Jesse David Walton

Paddle the Obey with East Port Marina

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ale Hollow Lake, also known as the Obey River, is hands down one of the most pristine and beautiful lakes in our country. There is truly no better place to enjoy the peace and tranquility offered here then from an early morning kayak outing. I have spent countless hours out on the Dale over the years and have silently observed a secret world hidden to most of those who visit these waters.

The East and West Fork of the Obey River join together at East Port Marina to form the beginning of the Dale. Some say that the waters flowing past East Port Marina are the best waters for fishing in the Spring. These waters are the first to warm up each year. The East Obey is known locally for the annual Spring Walleye and the White Bass spawn which is second to none.

The Smallmouth Bass spawn heavily well up river on both forks as well, well above where your bass boat can reach.

These waters are some of the most fished on the Dale, with every tournament angler trying to get as far up river and into as skinny of water as possible. Besides the bass hunters there are all the crappie, catfish, walleye and white bass fishermen you can think of hitting these

rivers daily. And they all catch fish, big fish.

The Obey holds many secrets yet to uncover but there is no shortage of adventure or wildlife.

It’s hard to be paddling the Obey and not daydream about the lives of the first people to live along these shores. People like Chief Nettle Carrier of the Cherokee, who sold some of his tribe’s land to a developer, who then sold to William Dale in 1812.

Paddling past the high bluffs you can think of the Long Hunters like Obediah Terrill who travelled thru the Cumberland Gap in 1769 with about 20 others. It was for this hunter whom the Obey was named. Robert Crockett was among those Long Hunters and was killed in ambush near the Obey during a Cherokee attack.

His brother, David Crockett, died a much more famous death at the Alamo.

If your thirsty to wet your paddle in the Obey and drift thru deep green pools where the brave once hunted then find me at East Port Marina, I’ll take you there. It would be my pleasure to show you a place locked in time. The Obey is still wild and wonderful, can you here her calling your name? There’s way more to Dale Hollow Lake than fast boats and tan lines.

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The “KiNG” of Fishing

By Beth Underwood

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ishing is often an activity passed down from one family member to another—it’s fairly commonplace for fathers and their kids, brothers and sisters, or entire generations of family to head to Dale Hollow Lake for a day of angling.

So it was for J.B. King, whose father taught him to fish years ago. At that point, offering his services as a fishing guide wasn’t on his radar. But as his skills improved, passing the skill along to others became a viable pursuit.

“I thought I may want to try it,” King said. “so I talked to Tommie Copeland, who owned Star Point Marina at the time and asked if she ever needed help.”

As it turned out, she did.

That was 28 years ago. In his first year as a fishing guide, he spent about 13 days on the water. From there, the service took on a life of its own. Today, King’s guided fishing service is still going strong, finding him on the water more than a hundred days out of the year.

Unlike some guides who fish for a variety of species, King, who raises cattle and farms his land in Pickett County, has found a niche for himself as a small-and large-mouth bass fishing guide.

Over the years, he’s attracted quite a following with customers from near and far — as far away as Washington State California, and New Mexico.

“I’ve had some of the Cincinnati Reds boys and Music City people, and people from every walk of life.”

Regardless of who’s in the boat with him, his favorite part of being a fishing guide is helping others catch fish.

“I had a lady last year who got in the boat and said, ‘JB, I’ve never caught a bass’ and I said, ‘we’ll see what we can do about that,’” he said. “And the first spot we fished, she caught a bass.”

One man and his son, now a young man at Texas A&M, started coming to fish with King when the son was about 10 or 11-years-old, King said, noting that they still fish with him to this day.

Certainly there’s a lot to be said for the skills of the guide, but King also credits Dale Hollow Lake “If people want to catch fish, they need to come here,” he said.

One of the benefits of fishing Dale Hollow, he said, is the ability to fish all year long, he said, adding that he offers both night and day fishing trips.

If he has one word of advice for prospective fishers?

“Book early,” he said. “By January, they’re already calling.”

When you’re ready to do some bass fishing, give him a call at 931-864-3963, or email csking@twinlakes.net

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THINGS TO DO

ON & OFF THE LAKE! January 18 & 25 Eagle Watch Lilydale & Dale Hollow State Resort Park March 7 BFL Tournament Music City Division at Star Point Resort March 14 BFL Tournament Mountain Division at Star Point Resort April 4-5 Spring Dale Hollow Bass Classic sponsored by Town Hall (931) 864-6215 April 11 BFL Tournament Mountain Division at Star Point Resort (931) 864-3115

June Clay County Fair in early June

September 11 Clay County 911Tribute Historic Courthouse

June 13-20 Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebration Week

September 19 Standing Stone Marbles Festival & National Rolley Hole Championships

July 4 Independence Day Celebration Byrdstown

September 25-26 Cordell Hull Day (School day on Friday)

July 4 Shake The Lake Fireworks Show at Willow Grove Marina

September 26 Cumberland Run Cruise-In Courthouse Square Celina

July 4 Fourth of July Events & Fireworks Cumberland County

October 1-3 34th Annual Roller Coaster Yard Sale www.theroller coasteryardsale.com

July 4 Fireworks Over Livingston First Baptist Church

October 2-3 Murder Mystery at Clay County

April 16-18 FLW TOURNAMENT Sunset Marina & Resort (931) 864-3146

July 4 Fireworks at Mountain View Park Albany, KY

October 10 Town of Byrdstown 5k (931) 864-6215

April 18 GNT’S 3rd Annual Fashion Show “Lavender Fields”

July - Mid Overton County Agricultural Fair

October 16-17 Foothills Festival on the square in Albany

August 6-8 127 Corridor Sale “The World’s Longest Yard Sale” www.127sale.com

October 23 Trick-or-Treat Celina Downtown Celina

May 15th-16th TN Hwy. 52 Yard Sale www.tn52.com May 21-25 Jammin’ at Hippie Jacks Americana Music Festival May 25 Memorial Day Program Livingston Town Square May 29-30 A Southern Marketplace Barn Sale Red Boiling Springs, TN (Clay County)

August 6-8 Celina Homecoming Days Historic Courthouse September 4 -5 Clay County Moonshine Days

October 24 Livingston Central Park Pumpkin Carving Contest Face Painting Movie Night: Hocus Pocus October 24 Haunted Trail @ Cordell Hull State Park (931) 864-3247

October 31 Fall-O-Ween in Livingston Livingston Town Square (931) 823-6421

December 12 55th Annual Livingston/ Overton County Christmas Parade

November 11 Veterans Day Program Livingston Town Square

December 14 Christmas at the Courthouse play Celina

November 13-14 Annual Christmas Bazaar November 27 Christmas in the Country Livingston Courthouse Square (931) 261-3862 November 29 Clay County Christmas Parade November 30 Small Business Saturday November 28 “Keep it Local” and Mistletoe Market Clay County.

Historic Courthouse December 4 Christmas in the Country Livingston Courthouse Square December 4-5 Byrdstown Christmas Celebration December 11 Christmas in the Country Livingston Courthouse Square December 12 4th Annual Forgotten Christmas & Christmas Dinner at CHBSP (931) 864-3247 December 12 Christmas at the Courthouse Clay County

RECURRING EVENTS CRUISE-INS Cumberland Run Cruise-in Celina Town Square Overton County Cruise-Ins 2nd Saturday of the month April - October Livingston Town Square LIVE MUSIC • Dixie Café in Byrdstown Every Friday and Saturday Night.

• Country Kitchen in Byrdstown • Willow Grove Marina & Resort Oasis Every Saturday night Memorial Day thru Labor Day. • Sulphur Creek Marina • Sunset Marina SPEAKERS Saturday Speaker Series at Cordell Hull 1st Saturday of each month throughout the year Cordell Hall State Park (931) 864-3247 PRODUCTIONS June - August 2020 Livingston Central Park @ Dark Summer Movie Series every other Saturday

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The More, the Merrier!

By Beth Underwood

“It’s always so nice and clean here, and everybody is so friendly.”

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Summers on the lake are an integral part of life for Cincinnati family

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off with a life jacket and head out on the water for the

started coming to Dale Hollow Lake with their six boys.

day by 10 or 11 each morning,” Maureen said. “We’re

home for dinner about 6 and often back out on the wa-

ore than a decade ago, Rick and Maureen Marschall

Fourteen years later, the trips to Dale Hollow Lake

have become a staple of every summer. Beginning the

ter again after dinner.”

first of June and continuing through Labor Day each

year, the family makes the four-hour trip from Cincinnati

around a fire, roast a few hot dogs and call it a day.

to Starpoint Resort every other weekend, staying from

And the next day? Rinse, lather, repeat.

Wednesday through Sunday.

Although they have that part down to an art, there’s

a lot of advanced planning involved, including reserving

Now that their boys are grown with families of their

Once they’re on shore for the duration, they settle in

own, the group has grown by leaps and bounds. The typ-

their spaces at the campground up to a year or more in

ical Marschall family outings are 24 strong, including their

advance.

sons’ spouses and the grandchildren (a twelfth grandchild

is expected in February). Add in extended family members

said. “It’s always so nice and clean here, and everybody is

and friends, and the usual tally rises to about 30.

so friendly.

Of note? All the grandchildren are under the age of

With more than two dozen people to feed, planning

also extends to meal prep.

six.

“We almost always have the same spots,” Maureen

“We start them young,” Maureen said. “One made

Maureen said she supplies the food and does most

the trip down at five days old.”

of the cooking unless the guys are grilling, and her kids

bring the drinks.

That means it’s not uncommon to find a bassinet —

sometimes two — on their pontoon.

No doubt such early exposure to Dale Hollow Lake

may not always be easy, but as long as the Marschall

can foster a lifelong appreciation, but it’s also requisite to

family is at Dale Hollow, nothing else seems to matter.

their way of life

dogs,” Maureen said. “As long as it’s not lightning, the

“We’re very safety conscious,” Maureen added, not-

Juggling the needs of a couple dozen or more people

“We have so much fun even if it’s raining cats and

ing they start them out learning to swim when they start

kids can play in puddles and ride their bikes, while a

to crawl.

parent or grandparent keeps watch under the cover of an

umbrella.

Now the older of the grandchildren are already surf-

ing.

If the last fourteen years are any indication, this family

“That’s my favorite thing,” she said.

will be enjoying the lake for many years to come.

Their typical days start assembly line fashion with a

“No one ever complains while we’re here, and no one

big breakfast. Next it’s time to clean up and make lunch.

ever wants to go home early,” Maureen said “We all love

it here.”

“We lather up all the kids with sunscreen, top them

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The Beauty of Fishing

ABOUT THE COVER Overton Countian Bailey Talent is living proof that a girl really can have it all. On the water, Bailey was an inaugural member of the Livingston Academy Anglers team—and the first female angler on that team. Throughout her years as an LA Angler, she fished multiple times in the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship tournaments.

Off the water, Bailey was named Fairest of the Fair as a senior at Livingston Academy, and was also the 2019 recipient of the Hunter Northcutt Memorial Merit Scholarship, which is given to a Tennessee Bass Nation high school senior. Currently, the 18-year-old is a biochemistry major at Tennessee Tech.

And of course, she still loves to fish.

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ale Hollow Lake has long held a reputation as one of the nation’s most pristine bodies of water. Such a designation doesn’t happen by accident though. A lake needs a community of people who look out for its well-being, and Friends of Dale Hollow Lake was created to do just that.

“We no doubt have the cleanest lake of its size in the United States,” said Friends of Dale Hollow Lake President Toni Johnson. “Our goal is to do our part to keep it that way.”

As active participants in conserving and protecting the lake, the group helps with trail maintenance, eagle watches, and lakeshore cleanup. Their efforts support the Army Corps of Engineers in its stewardship of the lake.

“Being a member is very rewarding,” Johnson said.

“Feeling the pride in helping to preserve the lake is immeasurable.”

Membership currently stands at about 50 people, and is a great way to make new friends and strengthen community bonds.

“We are very excited about the future,” Johnson said. “Moving forward, it’s vital that the next generation continue the work that Friends of Dale Hollow Lake have started,” Johnson said, “and we have no doubt that will happen. We’re very excited about the future.”

Friends of Dale Hollow Lake is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the lake.

Membership is open to all. For more information or to activate your membership, visit www.friendsofdalehollowlake.com and fill out the membership application.

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By Beth Underwood

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts its Eagle Watch Tour each winter on the third and fourth Saturdays of January. Friends of Dale Hollow Lake is also on-hand for the annual event. For more information or to make reservations, call (931) 243-3136.

Photo to right middle: Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers attend a presentation at the Livington-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. From left, Tim Dunn, Amber Jones, Bob Sneed, Toni Johnson (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake president) , Stephen Beason, and Jimmy Carter.

Friends of Dale Hollow Lake members participate in lake shore clean-up.

Friends of Dale Hollow Lake members work to repair one of the foot bridges on the Accordion Trail.

Hilham student Jamie Lancaster took first place in the 75th anniversary of Dale Hollow Lake coloring contest. On hand to congratulate her are, from left: Carolyn Oldfather (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake), Jamie Lancaster, Toni Johnson (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake), and Kim Dillon, Hilham principal.

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Schooling a New Generation of Anglers Pickett County Fishing Team is reeling in success

By Beth Underwood

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everal years ago, coaching a high school fishing team was the furthest thing from Tanner Rich’s mind. Like most people, high school angling wasn’t even on his radar. In fact, from where he stood, extracurricular options for high schoolers were limited to football, basketball, soccer and baseball.

These days, all that is changing. High school angling is taking on a much more prominent role, and giving so-called traditional sports a run for their money. As the coach of the Pickett County High School Fishing Team, no one is more surprised, or excited, than Rich.

“The interest in high school (fishing) teams has exploded, especially in the past two years,” he said, adding that he initially didn’t have plans to be a part of it all. “At first, I was afraid I wouldn’t have the time to devote to the team. I knew it was gonna be a big commitment.”

That said, he did have the background for it.

Rich, who played multiple sports in high school, also fished plenty of tournaments, both on his own and in college.

Ultimately, it was his own experiences—and the community support he received when he was younger—that led him to the coaching position.

“I realized it was time to give back,” he said.

And one tournament was all it took to know he was in the right place.

“That very first tournament when they held up a fish and they all had their jerseys on—there’s nothing like it,” he said.

The students’ sense of pride and accomplishment was unmistakable, Rich said, and he recognized he had an opportunity to make a positive impact on a new generation.

“Some of these kids have never picked up a fishing rod in their lives, and they’ve never played sports,” he said. “This gives them a chance to show something they can do. Being part of the team gives them an opportunity to shine in the spotlight.”

In its inaugural season, Pickett County High School’s fishing team came on with a bang.

Tyra Johnson, last year’s only female team member, earned a scholarship to Campbellsville, and the two-man team of Lucas Reagan and Tyler Cook qualified to compete against kids from across the country in the national tournament.

“They came in thirtieth out of 300 teams,” Rich said. “Both of these boys are really good anglers. And, of course, that set the bar high, so we’re gonna try our best to take another team.”

Reagan and Cook, who are both juniors this year, could well be among them. Now in its second year, the team has grown to eight members, and a junior team has been added as well. From the looks of things, this angling team is just getting started, which is fine with Coach Rich.

“I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.”

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“I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.”

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Make 2020 the Year When the boating season officially begins in 2020, boaters by the thousands will again make their way to Tennessee’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Officer Dustin Buttram and other wildlife officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will be ready, day and night, rain or shine.

THE ROLE OF THE TWRA

The TWRA is the government agency in charge of patrolling the state’s waterways to check for safety and accident preparation. They are recognized by their uniform and when on the water, their green and orange striped patrol boats…and sometimes with blue, flashing lights. “Contrary to popular belief,” Buttram points out, “TWRA officers are not there to spoil the fun, they are working to see that boaters who are out on the lakes and rivers make it back home without incident.”

Every TWRA officer has the authority to stop and board any vessel subject to the State Boating Act. They may issue citations or, when necessary, they may arrest, on sight, without warrant, any person they see violating any provisions of the Act. Boaters who are signaled to stop must do so immediately and maneuver in such a way that the officer may come along side or come aboard. “Mostly,” said Buttram, “stops provide teachable moments and can ultimately save a life.”

BUCKLE UP FOR SAFETY

Buttram is a strong believer that safety education is the key to avoiding a tragedy. According to Buttram, the single best action a boater can take to prevent a fatality while boating is simply to wear a life jacket when out on the water. An estimated 84 percent of people who drown in boating accidents were not wearing life jackets at the time. Lifejackets on a boat, in a compartment, do no good when an accident occurs.

He said watercraft tend to present more hazards than landbased vehicles because water is more inherently dangerous and very few people who operate or ride in boats and personal watercraft are often not properly trained to operate them. In fact, research shows that some 77 percent of all boating accidents are caused by people with no boating education, with 5.5 fatalities occurring for every 100,000 people in the water.

Add in alcohol to the mix and the results can be deadly.

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for Safer Boating

By Peggy Georgi

SAFETY EDUCATION SAVES LIVES

TWRA Officer Dustin Buttram encourages anyone who plans to boat this season to invest in a boater education course. The TWRA offers a variety of helpful resources and courses throughout the state, many free of charge.

Buttram, pictured at the Caney Fork River, said swift currents and quickly moving waters below the dam make the rivers more dangerous.

“Like anyone driving a vehicle on the road, boating, and watercraft operators have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely on the water,” said Buttram, who has seen his share of disastrous accidents that simply started out as just a fun day on the water. “During the busy boating season, our lakes and waterways are filled with swimmers, boaters, skiers, wakeboarders, tubers, divers, fisherman, and all types of watercraft including motorboats, houseboats, luxury vessels, personal watercraft, and commercial vessels day and night,” said Buttram, who currently serves TWRA’s District 31 which includes Center Hill, Cordell Hull, Great Falls, and Dale Hollow reservoirs and the Caney Fork River.

Buttram has earned a respected reputation for his focus on safety education. Buttram and boating officers like him know of the dangers present in local waterways. He is usually the lead officer in accident investigation in his area and assists rescue squads and sheriff’s officers in the search for drowning victims on Center Hill and Dale Hollow Reservoirs. Named the Tennessee Boating Educator of the Year in 2019 by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), Buttram has embraced the challenge of providing boating education opportunities to the public, teaching a record number of boating safety classes and certifying hundreds of students who are required to have boating education by law, plus numerous others not required by law to have the certification.

Buttram, like other TWRA Officers, can often be found patrolling the water on enforcement boats, personal watercrafts, and kayaks to check for safety violations. To keep boaters safe, among the factors that officers look out for are individuals boating under the influence, young operators, and those operating their vessel recklessly. All of these can result in jail time, suspended license, and/or up to thousands of dollars in fines.

“Our primary goal is education and safety,” Buttram noted.

“We really don’t want to work an accident, fatality, or drowning.

Any day that we don’t is a good day.”

TWRA Officer Dustin Buttram

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CHECKLIST

FOR WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO CHECK THE WEATHER.

Storms can pop up fast. Be weather aware and know that heavy wind and rain can cause visibility issues and swamp boats.

INSPECT YOUR VESSEL prior to use every

time to make sure the boat is in working order and has what it needs to be legal to operate on the waterway.

If it is motorized, ensure vessel has its registration and a first aid kit on board. Check fuel level, make sure battery is charged, and navigational lights work. Have a lifejacket on board for each passenger, Type IV (throwable) personal flotation device, paddle, and a working fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers do not last forever.

Check regularly to ensure the charge is operational.

KNOW THE NAVIGATION LAWS OF THE WATER. Study up before you get to

the water. You should know how and when to pass, when to give way, and how to approach a crossing situation. There are other rules related to your boat’s wake and where you can sit in a moving vessel. Riding on the front, side, or back (outside the gunners) will earn the driver a ticket for reckless driving.

TAKE A MAP (don’t rely on your cell phone for

directions or service when you are on the open water).

Maps of waterways are usually free or available at a small charge at the local marinas. They can also be

downloaded at the TWRA and Army Corp of Engineers websites. Water levels change. When the lakes and rivers are low, there are exposed gravel bars. Maps will provide this detail.

HAVE A FLOAT PLAN.

Let someone know where you are headed and when you will be back.

KNOW WHERE YOU LAUNCHED YOUR BOAT, SO YOU KNOW WHERE TO RETURN. At the very least,

know the name of the marina, city, or town where you launched. New boaters should practice launching before attempting at a busy ramp for the first time.

TAKE PLENTY OF WATER/HYDRATING BEVERAGES.

A sunny day on the water can easily lead to dehydration-related illnesses.

DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER.

A sober driver is a must have on the water. Alcohol contributes to many accidents. A blood alcohol concentration of .08 means you are legally impaired and will result in a ride to the local jail.

RESOURCES FOR BOATERS The Handbook of Tennessee Boating Laws and Responsibilities, The Official Boating Handbook of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Web Version (https://www.boat-ed.com/tennessee/handbook/page/9/Navigation-Rules/) For more information on education classes and exams, visit https://preprod.tn.gov/twra/boating.html

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DID YOU KNOW? Any Tennessee resident

born after January 1, 1989 must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate as proof of successful completion of the TWRA Boating Safety exam. TWRA will accept any NASBLA approved boating safety certificate from out of state boaters born after January 1, 1989.

No other certificate will be accepted as meeting the requirements of the law.

Jackson County High School students Mason Wade, Micah Scoggins, and Blake Harris successfully completed the TWRA Boating Safety exam to earn their TWRA-issued wallet size Boating Safety Education Certificate required to legally operate a motorized boat in Tennessee.

To find locations of classes and exams in Tennessee by county go to: www.tn.gov/twra/boating/boating-education.html

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General: Crystal Campbell, Jamestown, TN

Boating and Water Safety: Wendy Fish, Nashville, TN

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Flora and Fauna: Marty Wininger, Richmond, KY

Scenic: April Haden, Byrdstown, TN

Recreation: April Haden, Byrdstown, TN

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Winners!

GET READY FOR NEXT YEAR! Attention all shutterbugs!

The Corps of Engineers at Dale Hollow Lake invites you to enter your pictures in our photo contest! As you are out enjoying the lake, be sure to have your camera handy to capture the fun and memories of your visit, the beauty only Dale Hollow can offer, and anything else that shows why you love it here!

Submit your digital photographs by following the Contest Rules listed available at: https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/ Lakes/Dale-Hollow-Lake/Photo-Contest/ Entrants whose photos are selected will receive two nights camping on Dale Hollow Lake.

The submission period will end at midnight on October 31st of the current year.

Hunters and Anglers: Nicole Jordan, Searcy, AR

Family Fun: Jerry Latka, Waukesha, WI

CONTEST JUDGING CATEGORIES • Boating & Water Safety (water sports, life jacket wear) • Fall, Winter & Spring Scenic • Family Fun (people shots) • Flora & Fauna (flowers, plants, animals, birds) • General (any category, any season) • Hunters & Anglers (people hunting and fishing) • Recreation (marinas, camping, day use areas) • Scenic Photographs containing nudity, obscenity, profanity, pornography, violence, drone photos and anything that is lewd or offensive in nature, or otherwise inappropriate images will be excluded from the contest. The U.S. Government reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject and disqualify any images that are considered inappropriate or depicting unsafe activities.

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when the lake was W

By Darren Shell

e all know that our wonderful lake has been the same size since its humble beginnings back in 1942/43.

But I think if we all think back a little, we’ll agree that in many ways, this lake is smaller than it used to be.

Let’s look at some of our early days.

I’ve not boated on this lake as long as many of the lake-lovers of the Dale, but I’ve spent 38 seasons here, and I’ve seen how things have changed over the years. Even before my time here, so much has come and gone. Why, when D. L. Hayes caught his world record smallmouth bass here in 1955, it took him nearly an hour just to get to his fishing hole up in the mouth of Wolf River from his boat slip at Cedar Hill.

The horsepower in his then-huge boat just doesn’t carry water to the new 250 horsepower bass boats that race from one end of the lake to the other in minutes. It sure seemed like a big lake then. In fact, most boats were tiny wooden runabouts, sometimes even without engines. Most marinas were fishing camps—not lavish resorts with all the wonderful amenities. Believe me, those old wooden row boats were no speed machine!

Willow Grove, 1940’s

John Gorman and Dock Owner, Lloyd Harrison 1969 Mr. John Gorman and his wife, Bea, could just barely ski their kids with their little 75 horsepower Mercury.

Their short trip up the river to catch their number two world record smallmouth in 1969 was still a long way in that little boat. I suppose it was worth the long drive way up river. I bet they’d be amazed with how far out the docks now spread into the river—now that the lake has shrunk around it.

Dale Hollow Marina, 1950’s

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bigger Wisdom Dock, 1950’s

Horse Creek 1950’s

Holly Creek 1950’s

D. L. Hayes and his record Smalley 1955

Dick Roberts of Cedar Hill Fishing Camp, 1950’s (note the old wooden rental boats) These days, that old fish of David’s would have been on the legal scales in just minutes. It’s just a smaller lake, that’s all.

Willow Grove 1948 I traveled the whole lake this year, dock by dock, cove by marina cove, and you know what … it’s been contagious. I can tell. The lake is shrinking—no doubt! East Port barely fits on the point any more!

Star Point—the bluffs are closing in! Sulfur Creek Hollow just isn’t as long as I remember as a kid.

Dale Hollow Dock barely fits! And State Dock!!!!!

Ya need a shoe-horn to squeeze in there! What are we gonna do?

You know I’m joking. I love the new amenities of this lake like everyone else. I love the food at that wonderful restaurant at Sunset. I like the new fuel dock at Mitchell Creek. I like my boat nestled comfortably in a clean new boat slip, even if those slips stretch way out into the lake. It’s just progress, that’s all. But, I’m still the Gravedigger. I still love

the old stuff too. I still buy antiquated fishing lures up at Gunnel’s Camp. I still love the catfish, beans, and onions at Cedar Hill almost as much as Mom’s!

I still buy ice cream over at Hendricks Creek. I even still visit Jay up at Sulphur Creek—he’s always there— kinda like the rest of us old dock hands. I think the lake is shrinking around us too!

So, my advice about this whole lake-shrinking thing…

I’d get out there and love the lake like you’ve always done. Take pictures (send me some!). Enjoy what this wonderful place has to offer. ‘Cause you know what? It ain’t gettin’ no bigger, but it isn’t really getting any smaller. It just has more to offer.

And that’s the long and the short of it. ~ DS

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Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association Previous Scholarship Winners

Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and to graduating high school seniors on the fishing team living in each of the counties listed below:

2015 / 2016 Clay County – Tennessee – Ben Upton Clinton County – Kentucky – Jordan Nicole Goodman Cumberland County – Kentucky – Brooklyn Branham Overton County – Tennessee – Hallie Beason Pickett County – Tennessee – Katie Winningham

HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 10 total GRADUATING SENIOR GRADUATING SENIOR scholarships $500.00 ON THE FISHING TEAM 2 in each SCHOLARSHIP $500.00 County SCHOLARSHIP

2016 / 2017 Clay County – Tennessee – Hulen Clay Copas Clinton County – Kentucky – Zackary Garman Cumberland County – Kentucky – Sierra Long Overton County – Tennessee – Allie Clouse Pickett County – Tennessee – Zachary Blackmom 2017 / 2018 Clay County – Tennessee – Cora Beth Key Clinton County – Kentucky – Macy Hope Campbell Cumberland County – Kentucky – Brooke Ellen Wallace Overton County – Tennessee – Rylee Jeanette Smith Pickett County – Tennessee – Dylan Edward Parrott 2018 / 2019 Clay County – Tennessee – Garrett Lee Franklin Clinton County – Kentucky – Cumberland County – Kentucky – Overton County – Tennessee – Brook Lauren Boles Pickett County – Tennessee – Justin Blake Maxwell 2019 / 2020 Academic Clay County – Tennessee – Ali Reighann Smith Clinton County – Kentucky – Joelie Elizabeth Hicks Cumberland County – Kentucky – Madison Paige Willis Overton County – Tennessee – Hallie Elizabeth Sevier Pickett County – Tennessee – Madison Lee Beaty Fishing Team Clay County – Tennessee – Clinton County – Kentucky – Cumberland County – Kentucky – Alexander S. Motiel Overton County – Tennessee – George Dakota Wilson Pickett County – Tennessee –

WHO Can Apply CUMBERLAND CO., KY, CLINTON CO., KY, CLAY CO., TN, PICKETT CO., TN OR OVERTON CO., TN

How to apply for the 2020 Scholarship!

Application Process: Candidate must submit application form, two letters of recommendation, essay as described below and supporting materials (GPA, essay, and letters) to their Guidance Counselor.

Qualifications: • GPA: 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scales.

• Candidate must be a high school graduating senior.

• Candidate must display and provide confirmation of good work ethics, school attendance, civic and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.

Candidate must provide a minimum 500 word essay detailing their past job responsibilities and their future goals as they relate to their college course of study.

Method of Payment: By check to recipient and college after proof of enrollment is provided to Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association.

Awards Process: Candidate chosen will be awarded their scholarship during their Graduation Ceremony or when deemed appropriate per each school.

Return of Application Students: Applications may be picked up and returned to your schools Guidance Counselor no later than the April 15th deadline. Please include a Senior Photo in your packet.

Guidance Counselors: Mail to: Hendricks Creek Resort Attn: Patty Brendel 945 Hendricks Creek Road Burkesville, KY 42717 Scan & Email to: patty@hendrickscreekresort.com Fax to: (270) 433-5692 Winning candidates agree that the Dale Hollow Lake Marina Association may post their photo in the annual Dale Hollow Lake Explorer magazine.

If there were no name listed beside a county above then no one applied for the scholarship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DUE: April 15, 2020

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