2019 SUMMER C ALENDAR ISSUE
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Letter from the Editor
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thought summer would never get here. We counted down the climb to full pool on our Facebook page, and though it was fun and we even gave away some stuff, it seemed a painstakingly slow journey from Plug Day on Feb. 28 to Full Pool on April 19. Now that summer has arrived at last with sweet summer sun and cool lake breezes, I am quickly filling my calendar with events and activities that I’m looking forward to this year. I’m getting a lot of help with my summer bucket list from this issue – the annual summer calendar edition of Lake magazine. In addition to those must-do events like the July 4 fireworks at Lake Martin Amphitheater and Art on the Lake at Children’s Harbor, I’m looking forward to the Nautique Southeast Regatta at The Ridge Marina, guided geocaching at Wind Creek State Park, the Farmers Market in downtown Alexander City and so much more. You’ll find 17 pages of summer activities in this issue of Lake, starting on page 16 with some new dining and business options around the lake. On page 28, we’ve rounded up the music schedules for your favorite lakeside venues – all summer long. On page 33, you’ll find a couple of poker runs that are practically guaranteed to deliver a great time while also raising money for local charities, and don’t forget Sun Festival on page 26 and Jazz Fest on page 22. Actually, I started working on this year’s bucket list last month when I met up with Dana and Will Ferniany and their friends Jim and Shelley Henderson for a coastal rowing lesson on My coastal rowing lesson Lake Martin. While I love to watch the grace and pace of what I call Adrenaline sports on the lake – wake board, wakesurf and waterskiing – I also am drawn to the low impact, contemplative activities, and from the moment I sat in Jim and Shelley’s lightweight rough-water rower, I was hooked. Learn more about this newcomer activity to Lake Martin’s open water on page 50. That’s just one of this summer’s discoveries for me at the lake. Send pictures of your bucket list discoveries at Lake Martin to us at editor@lakemartinmagazine.com, and we’ll publish them in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Whether this is your first trip to Lake Martin or you come back year after year, we you to have a great time and look forward to returning. So if we can help you with while you’re here, drop us a message on our Facebook page or email us. We’re looking forward to a great summer with you!
Staff Chairman KENNETH BOONE
editor@lakemartinmagazine.com
Publisher STEVE BAKER
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Managing Editor BETSY ILER
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Art Director AUDRA SPEARS
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Circulation ERIN BURTON
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Marketing KATIE WESSON
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JULIE HARBIN
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JOLIE WATERS
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Contributors KENNETH BOONE JOHN COLEY SHAY ROGERS CLIFF WILLIAMS LONNA UPTON GREG VINSON ROB MCDANIEL
GABRIELLE JANSEN LIZI ARBOGAST BEN WATTS JOHN THOMPSON ROB WITHERINGTON MAGALI ZASLABSKY
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On the Cover Dana Ferniany likes the flexibility of coastal rowing on Lake Martin. Even on high traffic days when the water is choppy, Ferniany takes this rough-water sculling shell out on the lake's open water for exercise and relaxation. This new activity at the lake has allowed her to revisit a rowing routine she enjoyed on a team in Pennsylvania. Now that she's returned to Lake Martin, coastal rowing is a great fit. Photo by Kenneth Boone
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Contents 16. WHAT'S NEW AT THE LAKE? Here's a smattering of new and renewed shops, markets and businesses to make life at Lake Martin more fun 20. THIS SUMMER AT LAKE MARTIN Our annual list of art festivals, wake clinics, fireworks, boat parades, guided hikes, sailing lessons and more 26. SUN FESTIVAL What's new this year at Alexander City's annual celebration of all things summer
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28. MUSIC AT THE LAKE Where your favorite musical artists and performers will be when at the lake this summer 33. HANDS FOR CHARITY AND FUN Spend a day in the boat collecting cards and building the best hand for cash, prizes and local charities 34. WORSHIP ON THE WATER Weekly services at the lake, from StillWaters to New Water,Wind Creek State Park to Church in the Pines 40. SPEND MOTHER'S DAY AT THE LAKE Treat Mom to a weekend at the lake when she doesn't have to be the one cooking, cleaning and planning
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50. GOIN' COASTAL Coastal rowing brings to the lake a rough-water, stable alternative to traditional sculling
LAKE MAGAZINE’S MONTHLY FEATURES:
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9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE TO THE LAKE 10. LAKE SCENES 13. WHERE IS LAKE? 14. LAKE MARTIN NEWS 45. NATURE OF THE LAKE 56. LAKE Q&A 58. FAB FINDS
60. BEHIND THE BOAT 63. LMRA 64. LAKE PROPERTY 66. CHEF'S TABLE 68. HEALTHY LIVING 70. BIG CATCHES 75. THE SCRAMBLE
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A Place To Worship Lake Martin Area Churches
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Church of the Living Waters Inside StillWaters, Dadeville 256-825-2990
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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Church in the Pines Kowaliga Road, Kowaliga 334-857-2133
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
Inventory/ sales ratio
30 27 17
$595,526 $519,386 $557,883
$503,000 $430,000 $399,000
144 122 265
260 326 382
10.61 11.34 20.56
March 2019 March 2016 March 2013
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).
Keep this information handy in your boat this summer Important Numbers for Lake Martin Boaters n To speak to an officer or make the marine police aware of a past situation (Monday-Friday): Central Division Office − 256-329-2268 n To report a current ongoing violation of the law (24/7): Alexander City Trooper Post − 256-234-2601 n To report an active life-threatening emergency (24/7): Dial 911 Other numbers for contacting the marine police on Lake Martin: n n n n
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department − 256-825-4264 Elmore County Sheriff’s Department − 256-567-5441 Coosa County Sheriff’s Department − 256-377-2211 Alexander City Police Department − 256-234-3421
Note: If you have mechanical problems with your boat and there is an officer on the water, they will come to your aid. If there is no officer on duty, you may be required to seek help elsewhere.
Weather Outlook for May
May 2019 Forecast
Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the low 80s with average lows in the high 50s and just more than 4 inches of precipitation in the month of May. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures and rainfall will be above normal this month.
Year to Date
Precipitation: 19.56 inches Avg. high temp.: 62.8 Avg. low temp.: 38.8 Avg. temp.: 50.8
Our Normal May Precipitation: 4.33 inches Avg. high temp.: 81.7 Avg. low temp.: 57.4 Avg. temp.: 69.6
Information from the National Weather Service.
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The time to search your phone for law enforcement help on the water isn't when that help is needed. As a precaution, cut out the box at left and post it inside your boat − tape it to the cockpit dashboard; roll it up in your floating key chain; attach it to the inside of a cabinet door, just to be sure you have it when you need it. And remember to always be aware of what's happening around you when you are on the water at Lake Martin.Your safety is what matters.
Last Month's Lake Levels Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 490.58 Lowest: 488.98 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 waterrelated equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.
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Lake Scene n People & Places
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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Max helps Madison with her senior portrait sitting. (2) The Gainers' azaleas below Smith Mountain bloomed early this year, dodging the spring rains. (3) Lake Martin has been hit with one of the worst pollen seasons in recent memory. Audra Spears captured a photo of the pollen sitting on top of the water. (4) Kenneth Fuller took his granddaughter Laney Harris, 5, fishing for the first time on Lake Martin. (5) The Brooks fly a kite over their boat when cruising near Chimney Rock. (6) As beautiful as this Sandy Creek sunrise photo is, Lin VanderBeek said, it isn't as pretty as actually being there.
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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Doris Franklin enjoys the sunset view from Kowaliga Restaurant one February afternoon. (2) Troy Willoughby, 6, shows off his catch on Lake Martin after his second time fishing and loving it. (3) Audra Spears captured this photo from the top of Martin Dam. (4) Max loves retrieving at the lake so much that he doesn't even mind the cold water. (5) Vada Brooks happily beaching on an island near Young's Basin on Lake Martin. (6) Cheryl Gainer McCall watched as this male bluebird shopped for a house at Lake Martin.
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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Lewis and Cathy Goode took a magazine with them to Sint Maarten. (2) Tommy Bice and Ken Northrup took Lake with them for a New Year's celebration in Amsterdam. (3) Annie Swords, Lexy Oliver and Jordan Chapman took Lake along to Jamaica on spring break where they met a local Malik. (4) Lake magazine went to Grand Cayman, Montego Bay and Cozumel to help Lee, Kimberly and Karoline Pitchford celebrate Kimberly's birthday. (5) Jack Hitchcock and Gail Zeanah took Lake to Nihotupu, New Zealand. (6) The January issue of Lake magazine enjoyed the Endymion Ball at The Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Sheila Brown, Madeleine Jeansonne, John Walker, Fran Walker and Jan Hall.
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Lake Martin News Decals support conservation
Boat owners can now help support conservation efforts in Alabama when renewing their boat registrations. First made available in 2018, the purchase of a distinctive registration identification sticker for vessels provides boaters the opportunity to help financially support certain college and university programs, as well as state parks, the Forever Wild program and freshwater fisheries conservation in Alabama. The distinctive identification sticker, which is displayed on the bow of the vessel, is similar to the personalized license plate program for motorcycles, cars and trucks. The stickers are 4-1/2 inches by 28-1/4 inches, display the
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vessel’s registration number and can be issued with a variety of Alabama university and college logos or feature one of three Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designs, including Alabama State Parks, Freshwater Fishing and the Forever Wild Land Trust; however, the sticker cannot be personalized. The cost of the sticker for boats is $50, in addition to the regular vessel registration and county issuance fee. For each sticker sold, $20 will be allocated to ADCNR for the operation of Alabama’s state parks. When purchasing one of the themed stickers, that amount increases to $40 with the additional $20 being allocated to state parks, Forever Wild or the ADCNR Fisheries Section, depending on which sticker is purchased. The distinctive identification sticker fee applies each year. Available at probate offices throughout the state, the sticker is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Once purchased, the sticker is printed and mailed to the vessel owner, usually arriving within one to two weeks. A new sticker will be issued for each year the registration is renewed. In addition to renewing boat registrations, boaters are reminded to always practice safety on the water, including the wearing of lifejackets.For more safe boating tips, visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com. ~ Staff report MAY 2019
Private road designation requested for Willow Point Road
Willow Point roads could be the subject of an amendment to the Alabama Constitution after the Tallapoosa County Commission last month approved a request to create a private road maintenance district. “I was contacted by Russell Lands and received documentation (about a constitutional amendment),” said Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson. “Basically it is a constitutional amendment to authorize Willow Point to assess a road maintenance charge on their residents.” The amendment, if ultimately approved by the legislature and a statewide referendum, would create a private corporation to collect maintenance fees from residents in the district and perform maintenance, repair and construction of roads and bridges in Willow Point Estates. County attorney Thomas Radney said he sees no liability to the county in the proposed amendment. “These will remain private roads,” Radney said. “At the request of Russell Lands, these roads will be their responsibility to maintain. I don’t see any downside to the county.” ~ Cliff Williams
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Keel-Crete Ready Mix will service concrete needs in the area
What's new at the lake this summer STORY BY BETSY ILER & MAGALI ZASLABSKY PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE
Concrete Means Business
A sure sign of growth, a new concrete plant opened on the southeastern side of the lake. KeelCrete Ready Mix opened in February to service residential and commercial concrete needs in the area. “Contractors were having a hard time getting concrete when they needed it, so we felt like there was a need in this area,” said Billy Ogletree, who handles sales for the company. With new and expanding developments going in around the lake this year – including the new LakeTown neighborhood at Talisi Cove and new projects in StillWaters – the time was right to locate in the area, Ogletree said. The plant supports nine employees and has a production capacity of 80 to 100 cubic yards per hour. 16 LAKE
The crew can supply product anywhere around Lake Martin with six trucks in operation. In addition, Keel-Crete can supply rock, stone, fill and sand for driveway base and other construction needs. “Much of what we’re doing now is in the Tallassee and Dadeville areas around the the lake. Our main focus is to provide service in the local area for residential and commercial construction projects,” he said. “There’s a lot of residential subdivisions and construction here right now.” Keel-Crete Ready Mix is owned by Mike Keel and Pate Keel. Mike lives at the lake, and Pate is in Auburn. For more information, call 256-373-3476 or email hannal@keelcretereadymix.com.
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34 Market
Lil Smokey’s BBQ’s biggest and best seller is the pulled As of March 26, neighbors off county Road 34 have a place pork, he said. Other popular items on the menu include ribs, pork nachos, loaded potatoes and an array of menu for barbeto buy fresh local products. 34 Market opened its doors inside cue, Moore said. Table 34, a casual and family-style American restaurant, to On April 27, Moore celebrated one year of business. Now offer fresh produce, meats and grocery items to shoppers on Lil Smokey’s BBQ is open every Wednesday and Thursday the southeastern shores of Lake Martin. “We sell as much local as is available,” said Table 34 owner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. People can find Lil Smokey’s BBQ on Don Arthur. 34 Market offers fresh produce goods to people in the com- Facebook and Instagram at @lilsmokeysbbq. munities around county Road 34, StillWaters Highway and even state Route 50, Arthur explained. Lake Martin Mini Mall Renovations Local is better because it is fresher, said Arthur. Among the Lake Martin Mini Mall in Eclectic, which has been open fresh produce available, shoppers can find steak, chicken and for more than five years, held a grand opening reception last fresh seafood, some products made in-house, including salad month. Co-owner Jason Lett said they knocked down a back dressings and sauces, as well as other local favorites, such as wall for more room, repainted the store and completed other Chimney Rock hot sauce. minor renovations over the course of two months. “There is nowhere on this side of the lake that is convenient During the reception, the store had door prizes, served for the people that live here,” food and had a keyboard Arthur said. player perform while visitors It was his wife, Jessica Lake Martin Mini Mall features plenty attended after hours. Lett said Arthur, who wanted someof items for lake house needs the store wanted to do a grand where to shop for fresh prodopening since it never had ucts in the area ever since one when he and his brother, they moved there three and a Scott, bought the store. half years ago. “When we bought the store After a successful expefive and a half years ago, we rience with the restaurant never had a grand opening,” Table 34, this felt like the Lett said. “We kind of transiright moment to take the next tioned into owning the store. step and open 34 Market, We decided this would be a explained Arthur. In the few good time (for a reception).” weeks that the market has Lett said they did renobeen open, the reception has vations after the store was been very positive among closed and on slow days. Lett people in the area, he said. said the grand opening was a “They are all over Facebook telling us how great it is,” said way to show customer appreciation. Arthur. “We’ve had a lot of response from the people in the com34 Market is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 munity with social media and otherwise who said they were p.m. It is located inside Table 34 at 8276 county Road 34, and glad we’re doing something, and we’re glad they’re coming the market can be reached at 256-307-1647. out,” Lett said. “We appreciate our customers. We look forward to trying to help them enjoy their lake houses or their farm homes or whatever it is so that they can enjoy their time Lil Smokey’s BBQ there with their families, and we can be a small part of that.” Eric Moore started barbecuing as a hobby, but this spring, Lake Martin Mini Mall is located at 7995 Kowaliga Rd. in he began to share his passion for cooking with the Lake Martin Eclectic. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through world. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Located at 8874 state Route 49, Moore opened his food truck, Lil Smokey’s BBQ, to do what he loves the most. “Lil Smokey’s BBQ is just me and my passion for cooking More Boat Storage and ’cueing,” said Moore, the owner and founder. Moore is a Boaters will find more boat storage options at Lake Martin former aerospace engineer who started cooking at family gath- this season, as facilities went up on almost every major thorerings and also for fundraising and church events. oughfare in all areas of the lake over the winter. “People asked why wasn’t I selling it,” said Moore. Lakeside Marina added 40 storage units to the storage facilThat is what made him think about the idea of opening his ity going up the hill on the way to the lake on county Road 34, own barbeque business. Being an engineer and a barbeque said owner Donny McDaniel. lover, he even built a few barbecue grills himself. In addition, Lakeside expanded its marina at Blue Creek, “And I kind of went from there,” Moore explained. adding 10,000 square feet of showroom floor space and a In September of 2017, he competed at the BBQ Cook-Off number of buildings for marine service. Floating docks also contest during the Americanism Football Classic Weekend that were installed for the company’s rental boats. took place at Miles College in Birmingham. On state Route 63 before the Wind Creek State Park turn“I took it very seriously,” said Moore, who took first place off, 63 Boat & RV storage opened with pull-through stalls, as in ribs and first place in chicken. well as garage units. MAY 2019
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In the main lodge, indulge in lake views from all angles with an abundance of natural light flooding the floor-to-ceiling windows. A large great room, kitchen and dining area form the staple common spaces of the lodge, where gathering indoors is a pleasure for all parties involved. 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.
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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. Jump on this opportunity to own a slice of lakeside paradise while it’s still available!
2019 Lake Martin Summer Calendar
May 4 Derby Day at The Stables
May 4 Derby Day at Table 34
Derby Day at The Stables features most-dapper and best hat contests
Join the fun at The Stables at Russell Crossroads on the first Saturday in May to watch the Run for the Roses. There will be eats, drinks, and lots of fun with a hat contest for the ladies and a "most-dapper" contest for the gents, and we usually send Children’s Harbor a nice donation. Call Robert at 256-397-1019 for more information.
May 4 Derby Day with The Naturalist
This year’s Derby Day will get the kids active with a very gentle live horse. Children will learn about safety around horses. Brushes, supplies, and stepstools will be on hand. Bring apples, carrots or sugary treats for the horse. This free activity will take place at The Naturalist Cabin from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Call Naturalist Marianne Hudson at 256-496-2710 for details.
May 4-5 Hatchet Creek Festival
Take the two-day float down Hatchet Creek to see the spectacular blooming of the rare cahaba lilies. The $50 trip registration fee includes camping with gear shuttled to the campsite on the first night and to the take-out location the next day. Supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are provided, and every paddler gets a T-shirt. This trip is open to paddlers 12 years of age and over. Capacity is limited. Send checks payable to Hatchet Creek Festival /ASRT to Beverly Bass, P.O. Box 1346, Sylacauga AL 35150. This annual event is sponsored by Alabama Scenic River Trail and Central Alabama Electric Cooperative in partnership with Tommy and Beverly Bass and Sally Holland, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Coosa County Extension Office, Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Chuck Browne’s Off the Beaten Path and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce. Check the Hatchet Creek Facebook page for more information. 20 LAKE
Come join the fun at Table 34 to watch the Derby races. Ladies, wear your greatest hat. There will be a contest for the best, and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Table 34. Specialty mint juleps will be available. For more information, contact 256-3071466. Table 34 is located at 8276 county Road 34 in Dadeville.
May 4 Lake Martin Wild Game Cook-off
Hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation, this annual cook-off will be held at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, located at 8878 Kowaliga Rd. in Eclectic, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $40 for two adults in advance and $50 at the door. Admission is free for cook teams and children under 15 years old. Tickets include a one-year complimentary membership to AWF and free tastings at the event. Tickets can be purchased at Catherine’s Market, Sure Shot or AWF Headquarters. There also will be a silent auction, live music and more. For more information, visit alabamawildlife.org.
May 5 Callaghan at Standard Deluxe
Live at The Pea Ridge Listening Room at Standard Deluxe in Waverly, Callaghan will perform at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and Chef Rob McDaniel from SpringHouse Restauarant will be cooking supper at the FeedShak. This event is BYOB. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at StandardDeluxe.com.
May 11 New Water Century Cycling Event
New Water Farms will host this cycling ride around Lake Martin. Three routes are available: 30, 60 and 100 miles. Entry is $50 per cyclist, which supports New Water Ministries and includes registration, ride bag, rest stops and Saturday lunch. Free lodging available at New Water based on availability. New Water Farms is located at 460 Civitan Rd. in Dadeville. For more information, contact Robert Brandon at 205-948-7716 or email robert@newwater.com. To sign up, visit newwater.com.
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Art on the Lake is held on Children's Harbor's Lake Martin campus
May 11 Vulcan Orienteering Club
The spring orienteering event at Wind Creek State Park will include four courses throughout the park, with start times from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register at Pavilion No. 3. Courses will be set up for beginners (yellow), intermediate (orange), short advanced (green) and long advanced (red). Entry fee is $7 for the first individual on a team and $1 for each additional team member. For more information call Anne Matthews 205-305-4385.
May 11 Junque Jubilee
Spring cleaning and need to get rid of those items you no longer need? Sign up for a rental space for $35, which includes tent and table. This year’s event will include inflatables, live music, food and more. Sales begin at 8 a.m. For more information, call Main Street Alexander City at 256-329-9227.
May 13 Lake Martin Golf Classic
It’s time to set up for this year’s scramble tournament to support the goats on Lake Martin’s Goat Island. This Lake Martin Real Estate event at Stillwaters Golf Course is limited to just 24 teams, so sign up early. Everyone gets a gift bag, and vehicles, boats and cash prizes are offered for hole-in-ones; other prizes will be awarded for long drive and closest to the pin, as well as door prizes. There will be a continental breakfast, golf lunch and barbecue and live music at the awards ceremony. Visit Stillwaters Golf Pro Rob Witherington at the course clubhouse or call Michael Langston at 256307-5973 for entry fees and more information.
May 18 4th Annual Dadeville Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual cornhole tournament at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the bags fly at 12 p.m. There will be commemorative T-shirts available for the first 40 people. The first tournament is $25 per person to enter, and the second will be $20 per team. There will be $1,000 in prize money awarded, and a corn hole set will be given away. Call the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce at 256-825-4019 for more information.
May 18 Eagle Watch Boat Tours
Wind Creek State Park will host two boat tours on the lake to search for resident bald eagles. Meet at the marina. Cost is $10; additional park entrance fee applies for non-campers. Participants 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seating available.
May 25-26 Art on the Lake
More than 80 artists and vendors from across the Southeast will come together to offer their handmade crafts. Crowds typically reach nearly 5,000. This art event is located on the grounds of Children’s Harbor’s Lake Martin campus. Art on the Lake is in its 14th year of welcoming people back to the lake for Memorial Day weekend. A portion of all purchases benefit Children’s Harbor. For vendor information, email at rachaelwhite@ childrensharbor.com.
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Strand Park and The Lake Martin Amphitheater are the places to be June 14 and 15 when six great bands take the local stages for the 29th Annual Alexander City Jazz Fest. The event coordinator, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, last month announced the lineup for this year’s free concert series, which is presented by Russell Lands On Lake Martin. Kicking off Jazz Fest on Friday night at Strand Park will be The Bank Walkers, followed by Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels, and headlining Friday night’s festivities will be Willie Sugarcapps. Saturday night at The AMP will open with Nikki & the Phantom Callers, who will be followed by Empire Strikes Brass. Headlining Saturday night and closing out the 29th installment of Jazz Fest will be the Honey Island Swamp Band. “We are thrilled with the diversity and talent we’ve recruited to perform at this year’s Jazz Fest,” said Ed Collari, president and CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. “This is the signature event for
Alex City and the Lake Martin community, and it’s exciting to have this caliber of musicians performing to the thousands of attendees Jazz Fest attracts over the two days. I would like to thank Russell Lands On Lake Martin for serving as the presenting sponsor, as well as all of our sponsors and the City of Alexander City for allowing us to host this event each year.” Opening the free two-day event – one of the longeststanding free music festivals in Alabama – will be a local favorite. The Bank Walkers, made up of five Lake Martin area residents, will get the rocking good time started with a wide variety of sounds from outlaw country, Southern rock, folk and classic rock. These guys have played local venues together for eight years. Friday night’s midstage act will be Sam
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Burchfield & The Scoundrels. From his upbringing in folk, moving grooves reminiscent of old school funk. to the funky horn lines inspired by the Atlanta scene, Sam The Honey Island Swamp Band will close out this year’s and his band of Scoundrels capture it all. The rowdy crew event on The AMP stage. This group’s sound has been puts on a show that is electrifyingly entertaining and yet full tagged as Bayou Americana, drawing from a variety of influof Burchfield’s lyrical honesty and depth. ences in the world of roots music, including artists such as Headlining the festival’s opening night in Strand Park Lowell George & Little Feat, The Band, Taj Mahal, Gram will be Willie Sugarcapps. Birthed from a series of casual Parsons, Jerry Garcia, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Reed, Clarence Southern Alabama songwriter-in-the-round jam ses“Gatemouth” Brown and New Orleans’ own Earl King and sions, Willie Sugarcapps is an organic outgrowth of the Dr. John. chemistry between five distinct musicians – Will Kimbrough, The concert at The AMP also begins at 6 p.m. Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee of Sugarcane Jane, More information about this free concert series is available Grayson Capps and Corky Hughes. The collaboration of online at www.alexcityjazzfest.com. Visit the Alex City Jazz such songwriting expertise inspired a repertoire of material Fest Facebook page, or call the Alexander City Chamber of that became their 2013 self-titled debut album, which was Commerce with questions at 256-234-3461. awarded Americana Album Of The Year by the Independent Music Association. The music starts at 6 p.m. in Strand Park. Bring lawn chairs, coolers, picnic supper and all of your best Nikki & the Phantom friends. Please keep dogs at home, though. Callers Opening Saturday night’s show at The AMP on Lake Martin, Nikki & the Phantom Callers will be led by Dadeville, Alabama, native Nikki Speak, who will front a jangling country-tinged indie-rock outfit with one boot heel planted firmly in retro 1960s sounds and the other in the now. The second act of the second night of the 29th festival will be Empire Strikes Brass, a high-energy brassfunk-rock band hailing from the city of Asheville, North Carolina. Formed on the streets of its hometown, ESB is rooted in the New Orleans Brass Band tradition of second-line parades and deep kers The Bank Wal
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May 24-25 RXR Fest
RXR Fest is a two-day music festival held on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. Beginning on Friday, you are invited to bring your cooler, your lawn chair, your pup (on a leash, please) your friends and family, or come alone and make new friends. There is no charge – you’ll hear great music from local, regional, and even some national musicians. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening, enjoy free live music. Artist lineup includes The Bank Walkers, Andrew Weaver, The Tosha Hill Band, Locust Fork Band and more. Look for more information at RussellLandsOnLakeMartin. com.
Wind Creek State Park will host a Memorial Day Heroes 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. The route will go through the campground and along the shoreline of Lake Martin. Registration is $25 and can be done online at active.com or on the morning of the run. Free T-shirts are given to participants.
Russell Marine will host a slalom clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kowaliga Marina, 255 Kowliga Marina Rd. For more information or to register, call 256-397-1210.
Antique cars will be on display at WCSP in June
Head to Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, 386 Talladega Springs Rd., at 6 p.m. to paint along with pop artist Tim Spanjer and take home a keepsake work of art inspired by 1960s pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Sample Oregon Pinot Noir with a catered dinner by Executive Chef Andrea Griffith. The cost per person will be $75 (exclusive of taxes and gratuities) and includes dinner, wine, paint, canvas and brushes. Reservations are limited and can be made by calling 256-208-4402. For additional information, visit PursellFarms.com.
Join a one-day workshop for beginner artists with Perry Austin at Tallapoosa School of Art. Tuition is $150 and includes lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. Contact Dorothy Littleton at dorothylittleton@gmail.com for more information.
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June 8 Antique Car Show
Browse collections of antique automobiles on display from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wind Creek State Park campground playground. Day-use entrance fee applies for non-campers.
Lake Martin’s Dixie Sailing Club, located at 767 New Hope Church Rd., will host a free class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone interested in learning to sail. There will be lessons on the basics of sailing, parts of the sailboat, how to capsize and upright the boat, along with learning how to sail a Sunfish and meeting members of the DSC. A member will provide each student a sail on his boat, as well. A free hot dog lunch will be provided. It’s recommended to bring a change of clothes, towel, sunscreen and a life jacket if you have one − some will be available on site. The class is limited to 60 participants. To register, call Keith Bennett at 334-324-9383 or email him at cat221@msn. com.
June 8 Lil’ Calypso
June 1 Pop Art, Paint and Pinot
June 4 Oil Painting Basics
Kowaliga Marina, located at 255 Kowaliga Marina Rd., will host a clinic for wakeboarders and wakesurfers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call 256397-1210.
June 8 Intro to Sailing
May 26 Heroes Run
May 28 Russell Marine Slalom Clinic
June 6 Wakeboard/Wakesurf Clinic
Chuck’s Marina will host this 17th annual art show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held right on the water’s edge, this art fest will feature more than 60 regional artists to include quality crafts, jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, metal work, furniture and more. For more information, visit Chuck’s Marina Facebook page.
June 9 Miss Lake Martin Area Rodeo Pageant
Contestants from newborn to 20 years old may now register for the Miss Lake Martin Area Rodeo Pageant to be held at 2 p.m. in the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. Girls up to age 9 will model Western wear while young ladies from 10 to 20 will dazzle in evening wear. Winners will participate in local and countywide events and will represent the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area throughout the year. Entry sponsorships are $25. Admission to the pageant is $10 for ages 10 and up; $2 for ages 9 and under. Pick up pageant applications at the BGCLMA office at 1009 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City or email Courtnie Perry at courtnieperrybgc@gmail.com.
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June 11 Still Life in Acrylics
Artist Nan Cunningham will lead the second summer series session at Tallapoosa School of Art. This beginner’s level one-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes tuition, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. Email dorothylittleton@gmail.com for information.
June 12 Guided Geocaching
Learn what a cache is and how to find the caches that are hidden in Wind Creek State Park. Download the geocaching app on your cellphonte at geocaching.com; and then, meet the guide at 10 a.m. at the beach parking lot at the park for a tutorial and help finding the caches.
June 15 Brett Cobb & Them at Standard Deluxe
Music venue Standard Deluxe in Waverly will host Brett Cobb & Them on the outdoor stage. Gates open at 4 p.m., and supper will be available in the FeedShak. The show begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Kids ages 14 and under are free. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit StandardDeluxe.com.
June 18 All Wakesurf Clinic
Russell Marine will host an all wakesurf clinic at The Ridge Marina, 450 Ridge Marina Way, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 256-397-1300.
Arti Gras spotlights local artisans Russell Lands On Lake Martin is now accepting artist entries for the eighth annual Arti Gras on July 5 and 6. The two-day arts festival on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads features the original works of local artisans and includes jewelry, reclaimed wood décor, paintings, pottery, metalwork, photography, candles, soaps and more. A juried art show, Arti Gras is an exhibit of handmade and handcrafted pieces. Artists from Lake Martin and surrounding areas are available to meet patrons and discuss their works. The deadline for accepted applications is June 21. The exhibitor fee for a single booth is $100 through May 31; double booth is $190 through May 31. The fees will increase to $125 and $240, respectively, on June 1, so artists are encouraged to apply early. To apply, submit two to three photos of your work, along with the completed application, to Tyler Mitchell at tmitchell@russelllands.com. Download the application at www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com/blog/event/arti-gras-3/, call Tyler Mitchell at 256-212-1443 or contact him at the above email address.
Hundreds of people turn out to watch the July 4 Boat Parade at Kowaliga
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Fun for All Ages Sun Festival has events everyone can enjoy, even your dog can get in on the action
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The annual celebration of summer that is Sun Festival will get an early start in Alexander City this year, said Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Marketing and Special Events Kim Dunn. “We’re going to back it up to June 6 this year to start with the June Strand Session,” Dunn said. “And we’ll have the cornhole tournament then, too.” Usually an eight-day event with a variety of daily activities for all ages, this year’s festival will take place over 10 days, beginning with live music sponsored by the Lake Martin Young Professionals. Kicking off the evening will be a cornhole tournament, presented by Heritage South Credit Union, at Coffee Corner on Main from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration for the tournament is $50 per two-person team and includes dinner for two at The Taco Bar during the tournament. The second night of Sun Festival will take audiences to Russell Crossroads, where The Bank Walkers will be the featured entertainment. On Saturday, the inaugural Tykes in Trucks event will enthrall children of all ages with a wide assortment of trucks to explore. Firetrucks, street sweepers, ambulances, tow trucks and more will be parked in downtown Alexander City and open for climbing in and around and exploring. “This will be a new event this year. We think the kids will be pretty excited about it,” Dunn said. “And it wouldn’t be Sun Festival without the medallion hunt. This year’s medallion hunt will run Monday through Saturday with the opportunity to win $200 daily.” Glow-in-the-dark golf, movies in the park, dances and dog parades will all return for this year’s festivities. Wednesday’s Faith Night this year will be held at The Mill Two Eighty and will begin with a Bible study, followed by live music. “We’re also bringing back Trivia Night this year. That will be at Fermenter’s Market on Thursday, June 13,” she added. The celebration closes with the 29th annual Jazz Fest on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, at Strand Park and at Lake Martin Amphitheater. For a complete schedule of Sun Festival activities and events, visit the Sun Festival Alexander City Facebook page.
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SUN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Thursday, June 6
Cornhole Tournament 5:30 p.m. Strand Sessions 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday, June 7
Friday on the Green 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 8
Tykes in Trucks 9 - 12 p.m. On the Pontoon 9 - 12 p.m.
Monday, June 10
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Medallion Hunt 6 a.m. KidsFest Fun in the Sun 9 - 11 a.m. Hanging Out at the Home 10 -11 a.m. KidsFest The Magic Show 2 - 4 p.m. Dawg-Gawn Good Parade 5:30 p.m. Dancing in the Park 7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Medallion Hunt 6 a.m. KidsFest College Bound 9 - 11 a.m. Show Me the Movie 3 - 5 p.m. Hittin’ the Links Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Medallion Hunt 6 a.m. Lake Martin United Way IREAD 9 - 12 p.m. Bingo 1 - 3 p.m. KidsFest Luck of the Draw 1 - 3 p.m. KidsFest Build Your Own Sundae 2:30 - 4 p.m. Faith Night 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 13
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Medallion Hunt 6 a.m. KidsFest Healthy Living 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Celebrate America’s Heroes 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. LMYP Trivia Night 7 - 9 p.m.
Friday, June 14
Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 6 a.m. KidsFest Wet ‘n Wild 9 - 12 p.m. Pie Baking Contest 10 a.m. Alexander City Jazz Festival 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 15
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2 Mackey & Stephens Duo 3 Sid Phelps 4 Hinton/Bloom 10 Elvis, Patsy Cline, Aretha, Marvin Gaye Tribute May 11 Brothers Kin May 17 Dueling Pianos May 18 Dueling Pianos May 24 River Dan Band May 25 Ben Moseley & The Contraband May 31 Kowaliga Idol Finalist Sets June 1 8 Track Rewind June 7 Krissy Andres Band June 8 Alabama Avenue June 14 Dueling Pianos June 15 Dueling Pianos June 21 The Pine Box Dwellers June 22 Brothers Kin June 28 Shades of Gray June 29 Outside the Inside July 3 Johnny Hayes & the Loveseats July 5 River Dan Band July 12 8 Track Rewind July 13 3 Guys from Telluride July 19 Shades of Gray July 20 Krissy Andrews Band July 26 Dueling Pianos July 27 Dueling Pianos Aug 2 7 Dollar Mule Band Aug 3 JAMZ Karaoke Aug 10 Outside the Inside Aug 17 Tone Def Hobos Aug 23 7 Dollar Mule Aug 24 3 Guys from Telluride Aug 30 The Pine Box Dwellers
The Landing at Parker Creek Karaoke every Saturday night. Check the Facebook page for a lineup of live bands and musicians throughout the summer.
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June 28 Los Locos 7:30 p.m. June 29 Alabama Avenue 7:30 p.m. June 30 Chuck’s Marina’s Sunday Set Winners of Kowaliga Idol 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. July 3 Blackberry Breeze Band 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. July 5 Chris Posey 7:30 p.m. July 6 Shades of Gray 7:30 p.m. July 7 Sid Phelps 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. July 12 Clay Barker 7:30 p.m. July 13 Old Rowe Place Band 7:30 p.m. July 14 Russell Craig Duo 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. July 19 Jonathan Bloom and Brian Hinton 7:30 p.m. July 20 Todd Gantt & the Tone Deaf Hobos 7:30 p.m. July 21 Tony Brook 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. July 26 Side Effects 7:30 p.m. July 27 Alabama Avenue 7:30 p.m. July 28 Chuck’s Marina’s Sunday Set with Winners of Kowaliga Idol 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug 2 The Rachael Wilson Band 7:30 p.m. Aug 3 Todd Gantt & the Tone Deaf Hobos 7:30 p.m. Aug 4 Chris Posey 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug 9 Blackberry Breeze Band 7:30 p.m. Aug 10 The Girls’ Ranch Annual Rubber Duck Race at 3 p.m. Come out and cheer your duck to the finish line. Music with Shades of Gray 7:30 p.m. Aug 11 Jesse Cofty 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug 17 Blane Rudd 7:30 p.m. Aug 18 Joe DeFee & The Porch Goats 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug 23 Jonathan Bloom and Brian Hinton 7:30 p.m. Aug 24 Gavin Herrington 7:30 p.m. Aug 25 Chuck’s Marina’s Sunday Set with the Winners of Kowaliga Idol 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug 30 Richard Murray Music 7:30 p.m. Sept 1 Alabama Avenue 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
May 3 Celebrate Chuck’s Shar Pei on her seventh birthday which benefits the Lake Martin Humane Society. Visit lakemartinanimalshelter.com and click on the wish list; then, join Reagan’s birthday party at 6 p.m. and bring a gift to help the shelter. Clay Amason and Justin Chavis from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 4 Gavin Herrington 7:30 p.m. May 9 Join the fun from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at a Cajun fundraiser for the Alabama Sheriff’s Girl’s Ranch. Award-winning chef, Raymond “Ramon” LeBlanc’s seafood gumbo and chicken, pork and sausage jambalaya is on the menu, with entertainment provided by Richard Murray. Tickets are available at Chuck’s and at the Girl’s Ranch. May 11 Trest Richerson 7:30 p.m. May 17 The WineStopper’s Wine Club tasting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will celebrate the 10th Annual Wine and Words fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Dadeville Library. Ella Langley with Aaron 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. May 18 A Duo with Sean Heninger (aka Rock Star) and Hoover’s Bailey Ingle 7:30 p.m. May 24 Alabama Avenue 7:30 p.m. May 25 Shades of Gray 7:30 p.m. May 26 Blane Rudd 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 31 Danny and Randy 7:30 p.m. June 1 Todd Gantt & the Tone Deaf Hobos 7:30 p.m. June 2 Trey Foshee of Blackberry Breeze in a solo performance 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. June 7 Ruskin and Cam of King Size Band 7:30 p.m. June 8 Li’l Calypso Art Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and with Sean Heninger from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 8 Old Rowe Place Band 7:30 p.m. June 14 The Rachael Wilson Band 7:30 p.m. Chuck’s hosts the Li’l June 15 Side Effects 7:30 p.m. Calypso Art Fest June 16 Clay Barker 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. June 20 Out of This World Wines WineStoppers’ Wine Club Tasting and star gazing 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. View the planets and stars with The Auburn Astronomical Society from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Kids are welcome to view the stars when accompanied by an adult! June 21 Trest Richerson Duo 7:30 p.m. June 22 Danny and Randy 7:30 p.m.
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June 26 Trail Scavenger Hunt
Complete a nature scavenger hunt while hiking the Campfire Trail at Wind Creek State Park. Meet at the trail head in the North Picnic Area at 10 a.m. for the 1.8-mile hike. Day-use fee applies for non-campers.
Russell Lands On Lake Martin hosts the Southeast's Largest Fireworks Show at The AMP
June 28-30 Nautique Southeast Regatta
Nautique Boats has teamed up with World Wake Association for a weekend of family-friendly events on and off the water. The action-packed weekend, based at The Ridge Marina, will include private demos and clinics with Team Nautique athletes, a poker run, kids’ contests, a golf tournament and a dinner and awards ceremony. The event is free for Nautique owners. Register for activities at www.thewwa.com/event/.
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 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 and Most Creative. Call 256-397-1210 or visit www.russellmarine.net for times and entrant information.
July 4 Fireworks and Concert at The AMP
Join us on the lawn at The AMP for this not-to-be-missed fireworks display. Find your spot on the soft grass – the earth will shake and the sky will be illuminated with a thousand different colors. This July 4 will mark 18 years that Russell Lands, Inc., has hosted the Southeast’s Largest Fireworks Show over Lake Martin. The gates to The AMP open at 5 p.m. The concert features The Bank Walkers and The Tyn Tymes; and then, the highlight of the night: The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. The band returns after the fireworks show. Visit theamponlakemartin.com or call Robert at 256-397-1019 for more information.
July 5-6 13th Annual Lake Martin Rodeo
The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will host its annual two-day rodeo at the Charles E. Bailey 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. 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. For more information, contact Misty Chadwick or Melissa Reynolds at 256-234-4757 or email Misty at chadwick. misty05@gmail.com.
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July 5-6 8th Annual Arti Gras
Artisans and patrons from all over the Southeast will have their handmade goods on display for sale at Russell Crossroads from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day of this annual arts festival. This is a juried art show, and all works must be original and handcrafted. For vendor information, contact Tyler Mitchell at tmitchell@russelllands.com or call him at 256-212-1443. The deadline to sign up is June 21.
July 8 Wakeboard/ Wakesurf Clinic
Tuition for this one-day beginner- to intermediate-level course is $150 and includes lunch, coffee, tea, bottle water and snacks. To register or for more information, email Dorothy at dorothylittleton@gmail.com.
July 18 All Wakesurf Clinic
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. Hone wake skills at this summer's clinics
Russell Marine will host this wakeboard/wakesurf clinic at The Ridge Marina, located at 450 Ridge Marina Way, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 256-397-1300 for more information.
July 19 Movie Under the Stars
Bring chairs and blankets at 7 p.m. to watch a popular children’s movie at the Wind Creek State Park campground. Day-use fee applies for noncampers.
July 15 Heart of Waverly BBQ
July 20 Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run
This year’s big event at Standard Deluxe features fine barbecue music from Channing Wilson, Cecil Allen Moore, Michelle Malone, Tony Brook and Lew Card, in addition to great food from barbecue vendors and art and farm vendors. The gates open at 11 a.m., and the music starts at noon. Limited advance tickets are $20; children 14 and under admitted free. Bring lawn chairs, friends and family. Purchase tickets at standarddeluxe.com/shop/ bbq2019.
Experience the Wind Creek State Park forest at night and learn about the creatures that roam the woods in the 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.
The annual Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run will begin at The Ridge Marina with registration at 8:30 a.m. and will end at Kowaliga Restaurant. Those participating will travel from The Ridge Marina to River North Marina, Harbor Pointe Marina, Real Island Marina and Kowaliga Marina, collecting cards in hopes of creating a winning hand. Awards for best and worst hands, best costumes and other giveaways will be presented at the after-party at Kowaliga Restaurant along with great food and live music. Proceeds will go to the Alexander City Lions Club to benefit local charities. Call 256-212-1416 for more information.
July 16 Personalizing Your Color Palette in Oils
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July 16 Full Moon Night Hike
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Play your best hand in not one but two poker run events this summer
Lake Martin will play host to two great poker run events to raise funds for local children’s charities. On June 8, the 20th Annual Sheriff’s Girls Ranch Charity Poker Run will raise $10,000 for the ranch that provides a stable home for neglected and abused girls; and on July 20, the Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run – replete with costumes and an after-party at Kowaliga Restaurant – will raise money for local charities through the Alexander City Lions Club. Girls Ranch Poker Run The best hand at the Girls Ranch event will win $5,000, and will include promotional giveaways at each stop along the route. Ben Sutton will be the featured entertainment at the post-run awards party, sponsored by Coors Light. The event, which is open to any watergoing vessel, actually begins on the preceding Friday evening at TK’s Convenience Store on county Road 34. Additional stops include a private home on Lake Martin, The Ridge Marina, The Car Stereo Shop’s floating stop at Chimney Rock and Jim Price’s Tiki Hut. ker Run Tickets are $450 per team. To enter, call Po n ti ar M Lions Lake Katie or Evan at 334-887-9999. Lions Lake Martin Poker Run This annual event will begin at The Ridge Marina with registration at 8:30 a.m. on July 20 and will end at Kowaliga Restaurant. Participants will travel to River North, Harbor Pointe, Real Island and Kowaliga marinas in pursuit of the winning hand. Costumes are encouraged, as costume prizes – as well as best and worst hands – are awarded. This event includes a treasure chest of prizes – if your key works, that is. Food is provided by Kowaliga Restaurant. The after-party includes live music, and the proceeds benefit local charities. Entry fee is $160 per team. Call Emily at 256-212-1416 for more information. MAY 2019
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Worship on the Water Church of the Living Waters at StillWaters
Guest Speaker Listing - 2019 Season All Services: Sunday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. May 26 Billy Coleman - Jackson’s Gap Memorial Day Opening 9:00 a.m. June 2 Rev. Faron Golden - Dadeville June 9 Rev. Scotty Hollins - Tuscaloosa June 16 Rev. Al Perkins - Montgomery June 23 Dr. George Mathinson - Auburn June 30 Rev. Sam Henderson - Gainesville, GA July 7 Jamie Langley Henderson - Birmingham Message in Music & Song July 14 Rev. James Cullins - Alexander City July 21 Rev. Vicki Cater - Dadeville July 28 Rev. K.G. Jones - Tuskegee Aug 4 Rev. David Carboni - Lincoln Aug 11 Mike Kolen - Birmingham Aug 18 Dr. Joel Richardson - Newnan, GA Aug 25 Rev. Kevin Flannigan - Auburn Sept 1 Dr. Tim Thompson - Dadeville Labor Day Closing Communion served on May 26, July 14, and September 1 Please join us! Dress is casual. Actual address is 782 Lakeview Ridge across from the Golf Colony Villas - a short distance from the Harbor Pointe Marina in StillWaters. You can come by car, bike, golf cart, or boat - GPS Coordinates N 32º 44.554’ W 085º 48.867’. You are cordially invited to examine our website at www.colw-sw.com
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July 23 Interiors: Alla Prima in Oils Worship on the Water
Starting May 5, Dadeville First United Methodist Church will partner with New Water Farms and 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.
St. James Episcopal Services The Episcopal service includes outdoor praise and worship with an accoustic band at Church in the Pines. Dress is casual. Come by car or boat. Service begins at noon. June 9 and 23 July 14 and 28 August 11 and 25
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Pastor Wayne Wright from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Alexander City leads a worship service at the campground clubhouse at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. Day-use fee applies for non-campers.
Roman Catholic Services at the Lake
St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church in Tallassee will hold a vigil mass at 6 p.m. at Church in the Pines every Saturday from May 25 through Aug. 31. Confession will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Kay Holt Lewis will lead this summer workshop series at Tallapoosa School of Art. Tuition of $150 includes supplies, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. Email dorothylittleton@gmail.com for registration information.
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 of $150 includes supplies, lunch, coffee, tea, bottle water and snacks. Email dorothylittleton@gmail.com for registration information.
Aug. 3 Youth Fishing Rodeo
Alabama Wildlife Federation will host this 16th annual event from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for kids age 15 and under. Admission is free, but participants are asked to pre-register, as space is limited. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Each young angler will receive a T-shirt and will be eligible for door prizes. Snacks and drinks also will be available. Each youth angler may take home five catfish but may catch and release as many as they would like. Only a limited number of loaner rods and reels are available, so participants are encouraged to bring their own. AWF is located at 3050 Lanark Rd., Millbrook. Register online at www.alabamawildlife.org/youth-fishing-rodeo.
Aug. 16 Painting with Your Palette Knife Landscapes in Oils
The final one-day workshop in the Tallapoosa School of Art summer series features palette knife techniques for the beginner with artist Alisa Koch. Tuition is $150 and includes all supplies, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks. For registration information, email dorothylittleton@gmail.com.
Sept. 1 Labor Day Concert at The AMP
Close out the summer concert series at The Lake Martin Amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The AMP is located at 8878 Kowaliga Rd. Artist details to come. Call Robert at 256-397-1019 or visit www.theamponlakemartin.com for more information.
Season-Long Events Main Street Farmers Market
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fresh produce − including blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, honey, jams, jellies, handmade art and more. Vendors open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Main Street Alexander City at 256-329-9227 for information.
Alabama Wildlife Federation Naturalist Hikes
Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m, hike some of Lanark’s 5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.
Alabama Wildlife Federation Creature Feature
Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m, come learn about Alabama’s woods, water and wildlife. Get up close and personal with some of the creatures you may find in your own backyard, and even some you may have never heard of. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit www.alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.
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. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.
Catherine's Wine Tastings
Every Friday, beginning May 24, at Catherine's Market at Russell Crossroads.
Amateur Radio Club
The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the terminal building at the Thomas C. Russell Field Airport (Alexander City Airport) with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. For more information, contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.
Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours
Santuck Flea Market
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. Check the calendar at Calendar.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.
Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store
Fourth Fridays at EPAC
The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month. The Santuck Flea Market is located at 7300 Central Plank Rd., state Route 9 in Wetumpka.
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 334-857-2008 for more information.
Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Services
The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the fourth Friday night of each month (except December) at 6:30 p.m. on state Route 9 in Equality. Visit the Equality Performing Arts Center Facebook page for a schedule of upcoming artists.
Trivia Night at Niffer’s on the Lake
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
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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. for pickup supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at 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.
Open Studio
The Artists Association of Central Alabama meets at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Senior Center and at 10 a.m. on Mondays at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus St. Beginners are welcome. For more information, email vkfincher@aol.com.
Music on the Deck
Every Sunday throughout the summer, there will be live music at Kowaliga Restaurant from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit kowaligarestaurant.com for full lineup.
Strand Sessions
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, come out to enjoy some live music on the lawn from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free family-friendly event. Bring coolers, chairs, blankets and food or support local downtown merchants. For more information and artist lineup, visit lakemartinyp.com.
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NATURE OF THE LAKE BY KENNETH BOONE
Five-Lined Skinks like this one are harmless to humans
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This native lizard is named for the five buff, white or yellowish lines that run the length of its body
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If you spend much time gardening or walking on a wooded path or visiting the woodpile, you probably already know the Common Five-Lined Skink. They are easy to spot during the warm months, and their brilliant blue tails stand out in almost every setting … except maybe a patch of blue hydrangeas. Actually, you’ll probably hear this creature before you see it. Take a step too close to one, and you’ll hear lightning-fast scaly toes racing through the leaves for cover. Five-Lined Skinks are beautiful native lizards, harmless and useful to people. In early April, I was surprised to see a swarm of termites taking flight from a log … and I was happy to see a big blue-tailed skink perched atop the same log with gossamer termite wings sticking out of both sides of its mouth. It’s a shame he couldn’t consume the entire swarm. Five-Lined Skinks do have an unfortunate nickname: “Scorpion.” Let’s get this out of the way once and for all – there are no poisonous lizards native to the Southeastern United States. That blue tail is not a “stinger.” There is one (and only one poisonous American lizard) that lives in the American West, but you’re not going to see any Gila
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Monsters walking around the woods near Lake Martin. The Five-Lined Skink’s primary defense mechanisms are its four fast feet. If you are quick enough to catch a big skink, you might get nipped on the hand. While it may be a bit painful, it’s extremely unlikely you’ll need medical attention from a skink bite. Finally, like other lizards, if a predator does manage to grab a five-liner by the tail, the tail will break off and continue twitching, which creates quite a distraction while allowing the main body of the skink to scramble away. Five-Lined Skinks are well-named because they have – you guessed it – five white, buff, orange or yellowish lines that run the length of their bodies, from their heads all the way to past the base of their tails. Young five-liners have brilliant blue tails, which darken as the lizards mature. The females keep their racing stripes for life. As the males mature, their stripes fade or even disappear during the spring breeding season, when they also develop orange or red heads. The scientific name for Five-Lined Skinks is Plesidon fasciatus. Plesidon is Greek for “most teeth” (remember the nip) and “stripe.” There are two similar-looking skinks
living in the Lake Martin area, the Southeastern Five-Lined Skink, which is rare, and the Broad-Headed Skink, which is larger. Both lack the Common Five-Liner’s row of enlarged scales found under the base of its tail. By the way, the word “skink” applies to lizards in the more-difficult-topronounce family Scincidae and the infraorder Scincomorpha that are distinguished by having no neck and smallish legs for their size. If you see a lizard without any shoulders, it’s probably a skink. The Common Five-Liners can grow up to 8-1/2 inches long, and like all coldblooded reptiles, they are active as long as the weather is warm. These lizards spend most of their time eating crawlies like spiders, crickets, beetles, snails, various larvae, roaches, wasps, termites and grasshoppers. They prefer moist areas near lakes, creeks and swamps and are usually seen around rotting wood, sawdust and rock piles, which is where their prey lives. Common Five-Lined Skinks are native to most of the U.S., from Florida to New England and from eastern Texas to southern Wisconsin. They are common throughout Alabama. During this time of year, these skinks are nesting. Skink moms lay up to 18 whitish eggs in a moist, covered place,
such as under a log or in a rock pile. She spends up to two months in the area, watching over the eggs while they incubate and looking after the baby skinks until after they hatch. Back to that “scorpion” name – there is some question whether the blue-tailed young skinks are poisonous, not to people but to cats. Some veterinarians and scientists think that it is possible that the lizard’s bright blue tail is a toxicity warning sign, which is often the case among other brightly colored creatures, like the poison-arrow frogs found in Central and South America. Some cats that have eaten young Five-Lined Skinks have shown serious symptoms, including loss of balance, paralysis and death. So if your cat likes to chase lizards, you might want to keep that in mind. These skinks can live up to 10 years in captivity, though half that is probably more common in the wild, where predators, including raccoons, opossums, crows, snakes and house cats, are on the prowl. Some information for this article came from Outdoor Alabama, animaldiversity. org, herpsofnc.org and cutness.com.
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Goin' Coastal Open-water rowing comes to Lake Martin STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE
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Lake Martin’s Dana Hardy Ferniany began searching for a rowing shell shortly after the Willow Glynn home she built with husband Will was finished last year. Ferniany had rowed on a team when she lived in Pennsylvania, and as she planned to spend more time at the lake in the future, she wanted to return to the sport; however, she wanted something more substantial than the traditional sculling shell without sacrificing the relaxing, contemplative aspect of rowing. “I was just kind of browsing online, and I came across something called coastal rowing, so I clicked on the link,” Ferniany said. “About a week later, I flew to Sarasota to try one out.” Designed for ocean or open-water operation, coastal rowing is known among its ocean-going following as the adventure side of traditional sculling, but on Lake Martin, it offers a choppy-water alternative to the glassy beauty of calm-water sculling. Coastal shells can handle the rough water of a busy holiday weekend at Lake Martin – including crossing wakes and heavy traffic areas – without turning over or compromising stability. The boat is outfitted with a sliding seat, and a rower faces the stern while using legs, back and arms to propel the boat across the surface of the water with long, fixed oars. The motion is low impact and works more than 87 percent of the muscles in the human body, said Coastal Rowing USA dealer Jim Henderson. Ferniany rowed on Lake Martin alone for about four months before Will decided he wanted a boat as well, so when Henderson delivered Will’s LiteBoat last month,
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the Fernianys invited some friends to a workshop with Henderson to learn more about the sport. Henderson and his wife, Shelley, taught themselves how to row a couple of years ago when they were looking for a rowing option they could employ from their ocean-front home. They opened the dealership to grow the sport and support an international effort to add coastal rowing as an Olympic sport. A 23-year law enforcement veteran, Henderson captained or engineered ocean-going yachts for several years after he retired in 2013. Now, he hits the water in a coastal boat several times a week with his wife of 37 years. “Rowing appealed to us because it is so versatile,” Henderson explained. “You can tailor it to the competency level that you want to achieve; work as a team or as a solitary rower; row for recreation, exercise or competition.” Shortly after discovering coastal rowing, Henderson said, he learned of its benefits in the area of physical therapy for applications including breast cancer survivors, paralytics, athletic injury recovery and military PTSD victims. Shelley and he started volunteering with nonprofit rowing organizations, where he met a group of serious coastal rowers. He began to attend rowing business conventions and shows and learned of the effort to turn coastal rowing into an Olympic sport. “It needs more people doing it, and that meant more boats needed to be available,” he said. “It’s a core-building exercise that works the legs, arms, chest, back, abs, glutes and ham strings with no
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Dana Ferniany brought her coastal rowing shell to Lake Martin last fall
impact. It strengthens balance, builds confidence and selfassurance, and age is no limit. You can do it well into your advanced years because it doesn’t put stress on the skeleton. I have rowed with a guy who is 82 years old,” he said. Most people with paddling experience – whether in canoeing, kayaking or sculling – will become proficient at rowing smoothly within a few hours, Henderson said. Initially, a beginning rower will start out with clunky movements before becoming familiar with the rhythm of ‘catch-drive-finish-recover.’ That rhythm, coupled with feathering and squaring the oars, adds style to an individual rower’s workout so that it becomes a flow of efficient movements, driving the boat smoothly forward.
A coastal rowing boat is wider and heavier than the traditional sculling shell. A single vessel – for one person – is generally 15 feet to 20 feet in length and weighs in the neighborhood of 50 pounds. A double will accommodate two rowers and measures 18 to 25 feet, starting at 86 pounds. The quad model, which is built for four rowers and a coxswain, can be up to 35 feet long and weigh as much as 300 pounds. Racing models’ dimensions are governed by FISA, the governing body for the sport of rowing. Most coastal rowing boats are fiberglass or carbon fiber, and while the boats can be adapted for fishing, that’s not a standard option. Henderson recommends a short lesson before venturing out, even for paddlers with experience on other types of boats.
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The oar blade dances across the water on the stroke recovery
At the top of the stroke, the arms are extended with oar handles crossed and legs flexed
Coastal rowing shells are designed for stability in rough water, such as crossing wakes and white caps
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“There are some safety precautions you should be aware of – like the quick release at the feet – just in case something happens, and the feathering of the oars can be a little tricky,” he said. Feathering and squaring are similar but opposing motions that keep the blade of the oar in the appropriate positions for the drive and recovery phases of the stroke. At the catch or lowering of the oars, the oar blades are perpendicular to the water. The rower starts with feet strapped in; seat slid toward the stern; knees together and close to the chest; arms fully extended straight toward the stern; oars in the water with the blades in the vertical position perpendicular to the water. The drive begins by pushing with the legs and rolling forward on the seat until the legs are fully extended. “Keep the arms straight and have the left hand pass above the right as the arms move forward,” Henderson said. “When the legs are fully extended, pull in with the arms, and as your arms near your chest, finish the stroke by lightly pressing down on the handles and simultaneously rotating the blades flat as they come out of the water.” Once the blades are out of the water, the recovery begins. Straighten the arms, keeping the left hand over the right, and move the grips toward the stern. As the oar handles pass the knees, begin rolling on the seat toward the stern, keeping the arms straight and knees together. “As you roll back, bringing your knees back to a position near your chest, just before getting to the position of your next catch, turn the blades to vertical. As you stop rolling on the seat, drop the blades in the water and begin pushing off for the next drive. The action of the stroke is identical to that of a rowing machine at the gym, Henderson said. “It’s the same body mechanics, but rowing on the water includes a greater range of motion and introduces a balance element, helping to build that core,” he said. “Besides, who wants to be in a gym when you can come out here and enjoy this beautiful lake?” Henderson said Shelley and he usually row 45 minutes to two hours every other day. “It is a smooth, fluid motion when done correctly, so it’s important to start with the correct technique,” he said. “I like to teach from a double boat with the student sitting in the front seat – facing the back of the boat – so she can watch the instructor and follow along with the technique. Most people are rowing pretty well on their own in about 45 minutes.” For Ferniany, it was a great fit for the wide variety of conditions on Lake Martin, where she might find glassy water early on a summer day, choppy waves in the afternoon on a summer weekend or a little wind and white caps in the fall. “I really missed rowing and was glad to get back to it. This is easy to learn and easier to do than the traditional sculling, and it’s safe in rough conditions – perfect for Lake Martin,” Ferniany said.
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Following Mack Daugherty’s retirement last fall, Alexander City native Steve Morgan was named head of security at Russell Lands. At Lake magazine, it is our pleasure to introduce him to the returning summer residents and visitors at Lake Martin.
Congratulations! You come to this position with a long and successful career in law enforcement. Tell us about that. I worked with the Alexander City Police Department for 28 years; graduated police academy at 21 years old. I worked in the patrol division for three years and was promoted to criminal investigation, where I worked for 16 years. After that, I was promoted to the city’s first code enforcement officer position, and I held that post for eight years before retiring. I was a founding member of the special response group (S.W.A.T.) in 1995. I also was ACPD’s first tactical sniper. I worked with nine police chiefs and five mayors during my time there. The city was always good to me, and I am grateful for the experience. What was it about your current position that attracted you? I retired as the code enforcement officer in September, and when this came up, it was a good opportunity to use my skill set and my extensive training on the security side to help people safely enjoy the area. Russell Lands is a good company and a great asset to the area. It’s made up of people who all have the same goal in mind – to make sure people enjoy their time here. I was fortunate to spend a few months working with Mack before he retired. He showed me the ropes and helped me transition. Russell Lands is great about giving us everything we need to provide top-notch security and make people feel safe while they are here. When you work in municipal government, there can be some lean times on occasion when you have to make do or do without, but security and safety are a priority here. It’s a different atmosphere. If we need it, it’s provided. How do you do that – make people feel safe at Lake Martin? The most important thing is that we are highly visible. We have 15 officers in the security department here. Most of us are former law enforcement officers. We are armed and trained in handling any type of security situation. What kind of networking do you have in place for working with other area law enforcement? We have a good rapport with other agencies that operate locally. We just hosted an area law enforcement meeting with sheriffs from the surrounding counties, the district attorney, conservation officers, highway officers and marine police. We host this meeting twice each year – once in the spring and again in the fall. We share information – that’s how crimes are solved. The meeting provides better communication between all the departments. There can be a lot of turnover in law enforcement, so this meeting gives us a chance to meet the new people and share contact information. It keeps us all in conversation. It’s a big job. What kind of support do you have? My longtime girlfriend, Ashley Barker, is on Team Steve. She always has my back, and she makes me a better person. I love her to death. We’ve been together for six years now.
Tell us about your family. You are from Alexander City, right? Morris and Joan Morgan are my parents. My dad is gone now, but my mother still lives here. My dad took good care of us. He kept the family together. I have a twin sister who is seven minutes older than me and doesn’t let me forget it. She lives in Chelsea. I have one brother and an older sister. We’re a close family. I have two children. My son, Reid, will graduate Auburn University this month, and my daughter, Raylan, also graduated Auburn University and now teaches school in Florida. We’re Auburn folks. I graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 1986 and went to Alexander City Junior College. It’s CACC now, but then it was a different name. So what do you do to relax on your off hours? I get out on the water a lot. I bass fish mainly – a weekend angler. I am the current president of the Alexander City Bassmasters. Fishing is my biggest hobby. We have 30 teams in our club. It’s just about bragging rights, but it’s fun. My dad was a founding member of the club in 1971. It’s the oldest club in the state of Alabama. I took over as treasurer when dad died. I sure miss him a lot. I enjoy getting out on the pontoon boat, too. I love the lake. This is a great place. The lake is a real asset for the area. What charities are you involved with at the lake? I also fish most charity bass fishing tournaments on the lake, and along with other anglers, I take special needs kids on the water to fish for the Magic Moments event at Children’s Harbor every year. I am a Lake Martin Resource Association member, and we’re focused on keeping the area clean and the lake healthy. I do litter cleanups regularly with other Russell Lands employees. There is a lot of pride at Russell Lands about keeping the lake corridors clean. What reminders would you offer to keep folks safe on the water this summer? Of course, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency marine patrol is the authority on water safety, but it’s important for people to have their boats ready for the water before they get to the boat ramp. Make sure there are life jackets on board, along with a first aid kit, and don’t overload the boat. Be mindful of the weather at all times. And in their lake homes? If you’re going to be away, let your neighbors know. It helps us, too, to know who is OK to be on the property. At Russell Lands, we have several gated communities, but security systems and cameras can make a difference. We got a call a while back from a woman who had someone in her house on the camera. She was not in town, but she was watching him on her cellphone, telling us what room he was in and what he was doing. She watched him the whole time, and we were able to catch him when he went outside. Turns out he was involved in a couple of other break-ins around the lake, so we were able to solve those crimes, too. If you see a crime or suspect someone is where they shouldn’t be or doing something they shouldn’t be doing, for your own safety, don’t get involved, but call 911 if it’s an emergency or call Russell Security at 256-329-1511 if it’s not an emergency. There is someone in the office 24/7.
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FROM OUR REAL ESTATE ADVERTISERS
150 Liberty Lane, Jacksons Gap • $749,900 Madwind Creek Masterpiece! Big View! Private swimming cove. 2010 construction on 195.64 ft of Lake Martin waterfront with big views. Grassy flat lot wiwith big covered boat house with boat + jet ski lifts! This is a 3 BR ensuite with two additional half baths all with water views. MASTER on MAIN. Get ready to entertain with a cozy wood burning fireplace, a separate Dining Room, and spacious modern kitchen with granite countertops. Terrace level has a large open living room + kitchenette (2 BR) +ICE MAKER. There is a Safe Room to protect from tornadoes + tons of storage. Bonus room or study. 2 car enclosed garage with major storage above. Portion of the seawall is new. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Lacey Howell 256-307-2443 www.laceyhowell.com
173 Sunrise Lane, Jacksons Gap • $765,000 251.34 ft of FLAT waterfront! Premium lot in Madwind Creek with a 2002 move in ready lake home. 4BD/4BA + 2 half baths! Enclosed 2 car garage. MASTER ON MAIN. Bonus bedroom over garage perfect for bunks. Deck is getting fresh boards. Covered boat lift will fit a pontoon-great opportunity to build a covered boat house down the road. Great swimming area. Wood burning rock fireplace. Big closets, ton of storage. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Lacey Howell 256-307-2443 www.laceyhowell.com
3041 Crosswinds Road, Alexander City • $1,499,999 Villa Crosswinds is a late 20th century villa in Old Windermere on Lake Martin. The sprawling grounds roll over 2 acres boasting mature landscaping with a sweeping 284 ft of waterfront. Hardwoods and gorgeous Mexican tile throughout--this luxury property was impeccably and timelessly designed with a thoughtful floorpan that delights at every turn. All of the main living is on one level and the terrace level hosts a second living area, screen porch, full kitchen and wet bar. The pool and cabana courtyard transports you to a Palm Springs state of mind. Preview the home for yourself via the 3D tour! If you want to stand out - schedule your private viewing today. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Lacey Howell 256-307-2443 www.laceyhowell.com
151 East Elmwood Street, Dadeville • $589,900 The nostalgic Lake Martin cabin everyone wants but cannot find! Rare gem of a cabin in BLUE CREEK nestled on a FLAT lot with grassy lakeside yard in a private cove. Enjoy fantastic views from its cozy front covered porch. Modern remodeled baths, new carpet and custom barn doors. Beautiful and thoughtful new landscaping w/stone walk ways, a new dock w/lift & floating dock! Garage/Workshop. Seawall is brick over block-106 ft of LAKE MARTIN waterfront! Parking pad offers extra parking. This cutie will not last long-call today to schedule your show. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Lacey Howell 256-307-2443 www.laceyhowell.com
257 Bayou Road, Dadeville • $1,590,000 Lake Martin Lodge & Guest House! Stunning 10,000+ sq ft retreat is ideal for large families, events, or a bed & breakfast. The main lodge boasts 8 BR & BA, large kitchen, dining, great room, private master retreat, game room, movie room, & 2 laundry rooms. The guest house portion of the lodge features 3 BR, 1 BA, large living room & kitchen, access to the third vehicle garage. Each of the main living rooms features an expansive Lake Martin view! Property has parking for 10 cars as well as over 2,000 square feet of decks. Sandy beach for swimming & a covered boat house with 2 slips. Fully furnished. Ryan Roberts (334) 750-9872 RyanRobertsRealtor.com
Whisper Wood • $536,500 WATERFRONT IN STILLWATERS- This updated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is nestled amongst the trees on a flat half acre lot in Stillwaters. The outdoor areas include a large deck, gazebo, and covered boat house with a lift. Home improvements include granite in the kitchen, bathroom remodels, a roof replacement in 2010, and new HVAC in 2014. Ryan Roberts (334) 750-9872 RyanRobertsRealtor.com
1115 Cricket Road, Dadeville • $575,000 This darling 3 BR/2 BA has been renovated! Enter the property through the 400 ft driveway that opens into a 2.5 +/- acre lot. Great view. Convenient to Auburn. Renovations include: painted outside, 2 car garage added, new decking/dock, new flooring, new interior walls, new tile counter tops, large walk-in master closet, Stainless appliances, updated BA, all light switches and outlets have been replaced. Boat ramp, boat storage, new seawall, additional concrete added to driveway and added a parking pad, retaining walls and numerous trees thinned from property! Three Sixty Resort Living 256.827.LAKE
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112 Cottage Loop, Dadeville • $559,000 This charming 3BR/2.5BA cottage home is just what you've been searching for! Amazing spacious master on the main level with two bedrooms on lower level. One great room has a beautiful stone fireplace keep you warm on those cool nights! On the lower level, step out onto the covered patio and walk down to the dock covered with tree decking and also has a floating dock. Located in The Village on Lake Martin coming complete with all Village amenities such as boat ramp, pools, workout facility, chapel, boat storage, and gas pump. Gorgeous water views! Three Sixty Resort Living 256.827.LAKE
58 Village Key, Dadeville • $715,000 Unique lake living at its finest. Enjoy 360 degrees of lake views from this home situated on the Village Key, an Island that sits just west of The Village. A beautiful blend of modern elegance and trusty style make this home a truly spectacular home! The interior will boast wood floors and concrete, wood wall accents, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Outside will feature wood decking with Cale railing, Hardie siding with stone accents and dark bronze Pella windows. Comes complete with assigned boat slip and all Village amenities. Three Sixty Resort Living 256.827.LAKE
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390 Marina Point Road, D404, Dadeville • $325,000 What an incredible view!!! Fantastic location at Harbor Pointe Condos inside StillWaters resort! This awesome 2BR/2BA condo is newly remodeled from floor to ceiling and comes furnished... all you need bring is your swimsuit and sunglasses! Private pool, beach, gazebo and boardwalk just for owners and all StillWaters amenities included as well! Three Sixty Resort Living 256.827.LAKE
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160 Ridge Crest Drive, Alex City • $2,750,000 •Beds: 5 •Baths: 5.5 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty David Mitchell (256) 212-3511 LakeMartinRealty.com
43 Stone Ridge Court, Alex City • $649,000 •Beds: 3 •Baths: 3.5 •Water Access & Water View Lake Martin Realty Mimi Rush (334) 399-7874 LakeMartinRealty.com
122 Canoe Point, Equality • $999,000 •Beds: 4 •Baths: 4 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Damon Story (205) 789-9526 LakeMartinRealty.com
138 Glynmere, Alex City • $515,000 •Beds: 4 •Baths: 3.5 •Water Access Lake Martin Realty Jan Hall (256) 329-6313 LakeMartinRealty.com
49 Bald Cypress East, Eclectic • $2,100,000 •Beds: 4 •Baths: 5 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty Rhonda Jaye (256) 749-8681 LakeMartinRealty.com
70 Loft Circle, Dadeville • $440,000 •Beds: 3 •Baths: 3.5 •Water Access & Water View Lake Martin Realty Becky Haynie (334) 312-0928 LakeMartinRealty.com
680 Silver Hill Road, Dadeville • $945,000 •Beds: 5 •Baths: 6 •Waterfront Lake Martin Realty John “Frog” McInnish (334) 415-2149 LakeMartinRealty.com
269 Natchez Road, Dadeville • $369,900 • Beds: 4 • Baths: 3.5 •Water View Lake Martin Realty Randall Rogers (334) 707-5804 LakeMartinRealty.com
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South Ridge Harbor, Cascadia • $2,300,000 Builder: Legacy New Homes Beds: 5 • Baths: 7 • SQFT: 4,786 Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily McDaniel, Rhonda Watson 256.215.7011 RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
Willow Point, Parkview Cottage • $795,000 Builder: Derryl Thomas Beds: 4 • Baths: 4.5 • SQFT: 2,580 Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily McDaniel, Rhonda Watson 256.215.7011 RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
1936 Castaway Island Road, Eclecic • $419,900 4 Pin Oak, Jacksons Gap • $625,000 Cabin with big water view. 2 BR with 1 BA. It has a neatly ''UNDER CONSTRUCTION'' on flat lot with deep water. 4 decorated interior and is only steps away from the water. No BR, 3.5 BA, open kitchen/dining, both covered and open deck seawall, sandy beach. Gazebo. Flat lot on Castaway Island. 40 for lakeside activities, double carport, with approximately 120 Minutes from Montgomery and Auburn. ft of deep water and boat ramp. Completed summer 2019. Lake Martin Realty Lake Martin Realty Call Damon Story 256-789-9526 Call Damon Story 256-789-9526 www.damonstory.com www.damonstory.com
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South Ridge Harbor, Stonehaven • $1,790,000 Builder: Lake Martin Signature Construction Beds: 4 (5th opt.) • Baths: 5.5 • SQFT: 4,072 Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily McDaniel, Rhonda Watson 256.215.7011 RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
The Willows, Inspiration Home Builder: Classic Homes Beds: 5 • Baths: 5.5 • SQFT: 4,130 Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily McDaniel, Rhonda Watson 256.215.7011 RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
Lot 6 White Oak Landing, Jackson Gap • $640,000 Pre-construction - The Sunfish. Basement cottage plan offering 3 BR and 3.5 BA. Designed by architect Mitch Ginn of L. Mitchell Ginn and Associates. Master on main. Lake level has 2 BR, 2 full BA, bunk room, Rec room and summer kitchen. Low maintenance landscape. Seawall, pier and waterfront features included. Lake Martin Realty Call Damon Story 256-789-9526 www.damonstory.com
248 Ledges Trail, Alexander City • $695,000 Largest plan available in The Ledges with over 4000 sq feet. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Two masters, one on main and the other up with a private deck. Open great room with stone fireplace. Enjoy the lake and let someone else take care of the maintenance. Lake Martin Realty Call Damon Story 256-789-9526 www.damonstory.com
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Look to land
Ben Watts looks for his landing at the end of a toe-side front roll
Trick Tip Toe-side Front Roll The Toe-side Front Roll is an intermediate-to advanced-level trick, but for some, it can be relatively easy. To start, you’ll need to go outside the wake on your toe-side and edge out further than you normally would for a simple wake-to-wake jump. This trick is in a category that we call trip flips, meaning that you use the wake to trip you into the flip. Keeping this in mind, you’ll want to have a strong and fast edge into the wake, much faster than a normal wake jump. You’ll need to stand up tall and push up and off the wake. As soon as you leave the water, throw your chest down towards your knees to begin the rotation, which will resemble a front flip. This trick is very hard to over-rotate, so don’t hesitate to edge hard with lots of speed; and then, pop as hard as you can. To land, just continue trying to push your chest to your knees during the rotation, and try to visualize landing on the tips of your toes on the water.
When it comes to watersports – and wakeboarding, in particular – falling tends to happen much more frequently than landing. Air awareness and knowing how to fall or bail can be key to avoiding potential injuries, especially on your first few runs on Lake Martin this summer. Wakeboarding is known for its big airs, smooth flips and quick spins, and all of these things require lots of learning-to-fall. One of the biggest things I practiced as a young wakeboarder was air awareness. This is basically just knowing where your body is and where it is moving during a trick. Ultimately, as in most sports, wherever you look, there you go. Your body will follow your eyes most of the time, so it is essential that you keep this in mind, especially when learning a new trick. When you go upside down for the first time with a board strapped to your feet, it can feel really awkward and uncomfortable, and you likely will feel lost in the air until you hit the water. This is usually because you don’t know where to look. It is important to spot your landing; to look where you are going to land. For most flips, get your head around as fast as you can and look for the water underneath you; it could also help to look for the boat. If you can see the water, you can see how far away you are from landing and how much you need to tuck or open up to control your flip and land strong. BEHIND THE BOAT This concept is just as important when it comes to falling or bailing. If BY BEN WATTS you can spot your landing, you can determine what you need to do with your body to get safely back around and either land the trick or fall softly. This goes back to controlling where your head is and where your eyes are looking, and in most cases, this is the main thing I focus on when I’m teaching someone a trick. Another important aspect to falling is handle placement and when to – and when not to – let go of the handle. It may seem that the best thing to do when you think you are not going to land the trick is to let go of the handle, but this may not always be the case. Sometimes holding on can be extremely important in making a full rotation on a flip. If you let go of the handle mid-flip, you have no way to control the latter part of the movement, and you will just continue rotating until you hit the water. This is why it’s important to hold on until you know for sure that you are going to make the full rotation; at that point, you can determine whether or not you need to let go. With time on the water, you will be able to determine more easily when to bail and when to ride it out. Ultimately, it is most important to be conscious of where your head is and where you are looking during your tricks. If you find yourself flipping sideways or rotating weird, try to focus on your head and eye placement and concentrate on making sure you are looking where you need to during the trick. Ben Watts learned to love wakeboarding on Lake Martin. He is a student at Auburn University and takes every opportunity to get behind the boat.
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h, the joys of lake living. I’ve lake, so take the time to properly tether your enjoyed living on and loving Lake furniture to something stable. Do this before a Martin for years. This article could surprise 40-mile per hour wind gust deposits it be about the rhapsody of summer sunsets, in the middle of Kowaliga Bay for someone to the shimmering shifts of water color or the run over. always-changing landscapes from rocky It’s also a good idea to mark your stand-up shears to shallow sands. paddleboards, kayaks and paddles with your But it’s not. identification and lake address. It’s about the other side: the well-meaning A lakeside address sign is critical for neighbut uninformed newcomer to the lake; the bors, guests or emergency crew to find you. LMRA careless boater; and the flat-out rude. Part You can make your own or purchase a reflecBY JOHN THOMPSON of Lake Martin Resource Association’s mistive, metal, official lakeside address sign from sion is to respond to the comments from LMRA. those who enjoy the lake. Sometimes, we hear about what Boats go missing, too! An LMRA member recently people don’t enjoy; yet, we listen to all. called to report a sunken boat bumping against his dock. As the phrase goes, I get an earful (or three) of lake It happens more often than you might think. Secure PWCs issues. Here are some of the most pressing ones, along and boats to avoid it happening to you. with a few suggestions that could be helpful:
Trash, Garbage, Lake Litter Litter is everyone’s problem, and you can be part of the solution. Please report heavily littered shorelines to LMRA@lmra.info if you are unable to remove it from the beautiful place where you found it. Boat ramp trash is especially sickening since it’s done by people who enjoy the lake but trash it for others. Recently, LMRA volunteers at the Kowaliga boat ramp picked up four bags of trash that was left there by boaters who didn’t feel like disposing of it properly. Frustrating as it is, volunteers willing to pick it up is the only answer at this time.
Hazard Buoys: Needed and Missing
LMRA installs and replaces buoys each year to help you avoid hazards. (Note: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency marine police do an incredible job on this lake, but replacing buoys is not their responsibility. LMRA buys and installs these as affordability allows, based on membership funds.) If you see a hazardous area where a buoy is missing or you encounter a buoy that is floating after becoming dislodged, please report it at www.lmra.info with directions as to the location. As a safety precaution, if possible, please remove the free-floating buoy and report to LMRA. Remember, we are an all-volunteer organization totally funded by our membership. The point is: Unless you want to get hurt, ruin your boat or be towed home, avoid buoys. They are there for a reason – to protect you and your property.
Unwelcome Wakes and Discourteous Boating I love watersports, but when your fun becomes someone else’s misery, expect an issue. No one wants huge waves caused by a wakeboarder or a careless boater crashing against a floating dock. Aside from maddening, it can be extremely dangerous and could cause property damage. Wake boarders should avoid swim areas. It’s hard to stay on a raft if you’re suddenly hit by 3-foot swells. Lakeside erosion eats at property owners’ land values. Seawalls were built for full pool, not 3-foot waves. Property owners are allowed to place swim buoys within 25 feet of their piers as per the marine police guidelines. Please observe and respect them. Please be a model of loving Lake Martin this season. And if you’re a guest, we welcome you and hope you’ll act in a way that we want to see you back. For all, have a wonderful, blessed summer in this Treasured environment. John Thompson is president of Lake Martin Resource Association. This all-volunteer agency exists to support beauty, safety and protection of Lake Martin. You can become a caring member. Join at www.LMRA.info/join.
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Market Value Look beyond mere satisfaction to qualities like pet rallying and low snakiness
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re you a maximizer or a satissubway. Normally, lack of performance fier? wouldn’t matter much, but if a buyer is These are new terms to me coming from out of state and is comparthat attempt to describe how people ing Lake Martin to other vacation areas, make decisions. like Rosemary Beach, it could matter if Satisfiers are those who make a deciwe don’t score well on things like walksion or take action once their criteria are ability. Even if walkability doesn’t matmet. That doesn’t mean they’ll settle for ter here. mediocrity. Their criteria can be very Then, too, we at Lake Martin would high, but as soon as they find the car, score off the charts on some factors LAKE PROPERTY the hotel or the pasta sauce that has the that are hard to chart; difficult to distill BY JOHN COLEY qualities they want, they’re satisfied. to data; problematic to parse to a paraMaximizers, in contrast, want to make the optidigm. mal decision. So even if they see a bicycle or a For instance, Lake Martin is very “boatable.” We photographer that would seem to meet their require- don’t have to worry about tides or sharks or getting ments, they can’t make a decision until after they’ve swept out to Cuba. The lake is pretty deep (in most examined every option, so they know they’re makplaces), and thanks to local volunteers, the shallow ing the best possible choice. spots are well marked. Like any behavioral or personality description, Also, in my opinion, Lake Martin is not gross or people are usually a blend of the two, or might be snaky. Let me tell you – the snaky factor is imporsatisfiers in some decisions and maximizers in othtant, and I get asked about it all of the time. How ers. would you graph that? I see it all the time when I am helping people Lake Martin is a place that rallies around lost search for lake homes. Most of the time, couples pets. That might seem kind of random, but I think make decisions the same way when it comes to real it reflects well on our sense of community. When estate. If they aren’t on the same wavelength, it can someone loses a pet around Lake Martin, I don’t be difficult. care if we are weekend renters or lifelong residents: The advent of the internet has helped the home We respond. search process in many ways. Obviously, viewing We try to tell you if we have seen your lost loved homes for sale online – along with the accompanyone. We get serious, and we let you know that we ing pictures, videos and descriptions of homes – has care that you are hurting. Sincerely. really changed the game. Beyond just the basics, Would you want to live in a place that was indifas the years go by, more and more websites vie for ferent to your pleas of help to find Fido? I think the attention of eyeballs by adding more and more not. Does lost pet rallying appear as a ranking on information that they think might help buyers make Zillow? No, but it should, if it were possible. decisions on home purchases. So whether you are a maximizer or a satisfier, if For instance, school zoning is a really important you are considering Lake Martin as a place that you part of many home purchases. So are crime rates might live, I would offer some advice: and distance to commuter trains. I get it: These Satisfiers, don’t settle too quickly on a lesser types of metrics can be highly helpful, especially community. You might need to consider other metwhen coming from out of town. I totally understand rics, like boatability or pet rallying. why websites post this information; and then, once Maximizers, once you realize how nice our lake they do, buyers naturally might think these things is, go ahead and pull the trigger. There’s no need to matter. search for a solution more perfect. But real estate is like politics in that it is all local. Clearly, here at Lake Martin, we are not too worJohn Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin ried about how close our homes are to the nearest Voice Realty. 64 LAKE
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Jammy Eggs with Fava Beans, Radish, Almonds and Mint
Ingredients
2 eggs 1/4 cup fresh, blanched fava beans 2 small radish, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped almonds 2 tablespoons torn fresh mint 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
For the eggs, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Using a slotted spoon, lower eggs into water. Cook eggs for 6-1/2 minutes; then, quickly remove and submerge in ice water until completely chilled. Once chilled, peel and reserve. Mix fava beans, radish, mint, lemon juice, olive oil; season with salt and pepper; then, place on plate or serving bowl. Cut eggs in half; then, place on top of fava bean mixture. Season eggs with salt and pepper and serve. Enjoy!
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CHEF’S TABLE BY ROB MCDANIEL
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veryone loves this time of year. It’s lake time, Physical sunscreens protect the skin from the sun and at Lake Martin, that means enjoying the by deflecting or blocking the sun’s rays. beautiful sunshine, catching a relaxing boat Physical sunscreen starts protecting the skin immeride, hanging out at The Landing or watching a diately upon application. It is thick and opaque. It can breathtaking sunset. While the season is approaching be hard to apply and may leave a white cast or tint. It and we’re all getting ready to do all these wonderful also needs frequent application. You can find physithings, we need to know how to protect our skin from cal sunscreens in powder form, which may be easier skin cancer. to use. Physical sunscreens also are found in mineral The primary risk of skin cancers is ultraviolet light, makeup. so people that are in UV light, whether outdoors or in Physical sunscreens include titanium dioxide or tanning beds, are more likely to develop skin cancer. zinc oxide. Titanium dioxide could be problematic for More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each some people. (If you break out from mineral makeup year in the United States than all other and physical sunscreen, titanium dioxide cancers combined. One in every five could be the culprit.) Zinc oxide is generAmericans will develop skin cancer by ally safe. It can be used on delicate skin the age of 70, so it is best to have monthand is a main ingredient in diaper rash ly exams and be sure to be checked at creams. least once a year by a dermatologist. Titanium dioxide protects against UVB Sunscreen is the most important means rays but not the full spectrum of UVA of protection. Wearing protective clothing rays. and hats will also help, as will monitoring Zinc oxide is my favorite. I love natuthe amount of sun exposure every day. ral minerals over chemicals. Zinc oxide That’s right, lake friends, if you’re out protects against the entire spectrum of on the boat all day, wear that sunscreen UVB and UVA rays. These natural minand even cover up after a couple of hours erals create a barrier on top of the skin, in the sun. Find some shade at Kowaliga THE SKIN YOU'RE IN allowing sun but not the harmful rays. Restaurant or Chuck’s Marina; and then, Sun damage can be reversible, but that BY SHAY ROGERS get back out there for fun in the sun. could cost tons of money, so be smart and There are two types of sunscreens: chemical and protect your skin. physical. Colorscience and Jane Iredale are both mineral Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the sun’s makeup brands that are easily applicable. These two rays. Some chemical filters can scatter sunrays but are my top picks. Blue Lizard is my over-the-counter still mostly absorb them. Chemical filters tend to pick and can be found in most local pharmacies and be more irritating to the skin. Some can cause allerbig box stores. At least a 30 SPF is recommended, gic reactions. Chemical filters offer more coverage but anything over 50 SPF is mostly marketing. There against UVA and UVB than physical sunscreens. is no scientific proof that higher SPF content protects Chemical sunscreens are colorless, odorless and usuthe skin more efficiently than 50 SPF. ally runny. The sun is a great source of Vitamin D, too, and These sunscreens are generally safe; however, along with the sun, the water and the lake, most peosome chemical filters generate free radicals, which ple want more of that. Just be smart and protect your can cause skin damage, irritation and aging. Chemical skin: You were only given one. sunscreen ingredients include octyl crylene; avobenzone; octisalate; octinoxate; oxybenzone and hemoShay Rogers is a master cosmetologist and medisalate. cal aesthetician. She is the owner of Shay Donna You will need to wait 20 minutes after application Aesthetics in Alexander City. To contact her, email of a chemical sunscreen before exposing your skin to shay@shaydonnaaesthetics.com. sun. 68 LAKE
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he strike in fishing is arguably the most anticipated Walking the bait allows it to create a lot of disturbance in moment in the sport. Regardless of the species, the strike one spot. It also maximizes the amount of time that the bait is when preparation and expectation meet with a rush of could be in the strike zone. Fish these baits over submerged taradrenaline. All of us who have experienced the joy that comes gets − such as stumps, rocks or brushpiles. Or walk them along with catching fish can relate to that moment when time stops the edge of a dock to draw the fish out to your bait. and we realize, “I’ve got a bite!” There are many models of these walking style baits on the The strike can come in many forms – seeing a bobber sink market. One that most people can relate to is the Zara Spook. below the surface; feeling the tug while retrieving a crankbait; One important thing to remember in walking the bait properly a light tick on the other end of the line as we drag a soft plastic is to keep some slack in the line as you twitch the bait. That worm along the bottom. Each of these is exciting in its own allows the bait to dart from one side to the other, throwing unique way, but there is no substitute for the exhilaration that sprays of water in the process. comes with a topwater bite. Poppers: Popping-style topwaters are hard plastic baits and With a topwater bite, the senses are not limited to what we are recognized by a deep cup in the mouth of the bait. This cupcan feel on the other end. A topwater bite is like sensory overshaped mouth pushes water forward, making a “bloop” sound. load when we see a fish take the bait (often with a splash); hear When fished aggressively, the poppers mimic a school of fish the explosion; and then, feel on the line that the fish got the chasing baitfish on the surface. When fished slowly, they can bait. Then the fight is on! attract bream to the bait, which in turn, attracts bass to it. In Late spring and early summer is one of the best fact, it’s my first choice when the fish are feeding times for topwater. The surface of the water is now heavily on bream. warm but not outside the range of what’s comfortPoppers can be fished very slowly in shallow able to the fish. The shad spawn has been taking water in a more finesse fashion. They are great place. Frogs, lizards, snakes, insects and other when cast to shade on the bank because they can forage have been scooting across the water as they remain in the strike zone for a long time and the hatch out or fall from overhanging trees. speed of retrieve is only limited by how often you Bream are becoming a primary forage for the want to chug the bait. Strikes often occur as the bass now, too. The new forage stirring the surface bait sits at rest, so there’s no need to feel that you attracts bream and bass alike. The fish, in general, have to keep working the bait to get a bite. are conditioned to looking up for food from all the Toads: Surface toads are amazingly versatile spring activity, so it’s no surprise that they are very because they can be fished like buzzbait; however, susceptible to some type of topwater bite. Because since the hook is texposed (hidden beneath the big fish often rule their territories, they can be easplastic like a worm) a toad can be fished through BIG CATCHES ily duped with topwater baits. cover. Floating debris, grass and trees are no BY GREG VINSON Here are some of the best topwater choices for match for a toad. Cast it over the cover and reel this time of year. Each can provide that moment of through, allowing the soft plastic feet to stir the excitement we are all looking for. water. The fish will find it. Buzzbaits: Buzzbaits are similar to a spinnerbait in design Two of the more popular versions of toads are the Stanley with a wire form, lead head and a metal blade. The buzzbait Ribbit and Zoom Horny Toad. Each is effective, but they make blade creates lift and churns the surface of the water. Traditional different sounds because of the design of the feet on the baits. buzzbaits always had skirts like a spinnerbait. More recently, Using braided line is highly recommended when fishing anglers have been using the buzzbait frame but attaching a soft toads to minimize stretch on the hookset. plastic toad or other trailer. Personally, I like the Netbait Kickin Frogs/Rats: The ultimate ATVs in the topwater lineup are B or Mini Kickin B for this, as a trailer or as the main attrachollow-body frogs. Originally designed to fish over thick mattion. ted vegetation, they can come through just about anything The buzzbait is great for covering lots of water. It allows you without hanging up. Scum Frog was one of the first to offer the to make many casts to potential targets during those prime tophollow-body frog. Other brands that are popular include Snag water windows of early morning and late evening. Proof and SPRO. Ploppers: In recent years, the plopper baits have really come Anglers in recent years have been using these hollow-body on strong. The most notable is the Whopper Plopper with a frogs to skip underneath cover – such as overhanging bushes hard rubber tail that spins on the back of a hard plastic body. and docks. Once the frog has been cast into the strike zone, it The plopper tail makes a unique sound that has great drawing can be walked in place or chugged as in the case of a poppingpower to the fish. The plopper includes elements that make it style frog. This gives anglers the advantages of the walkers similar to a buzzbait, allowing you to make many casts; howand poppers in a design that can be cast directly into the most ever, it is unique in that it can be stopped at will and doesn’t treacherous habitat. sink like a buzzbait would. If a fish misses the bait, it can be Braid is a must-have with Frogs because they often have stopped and pulled to see if the fish will come back and take double hooks, and when a fish takes the bait down, it generally another shot at it. runs the line across some type of cover. The minimal stretch of Walkers: Walking topwater baits are some of my favorites. the braid, along with its toughness, makes it a clear choice for They are great for calling fish up over open water, as well as frog fishing. shallow water. These cigar-shaped hard plastics can be twitched Frogs really do damage when fishing matted vegetation, but on the surface in a walk-the-dog type of action. I prefer walking they also shine in stained water because of their larger profiles. style baits when the fish seem to prefer minnow species, such The larger profile attracts larger fish, so it’s a great way to put a as shad and herring. big one in the boat. MAY 2019
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Fearless under pressure Practice tough shots to prepare for tough times
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ello to springtime and the month of May! playing in a golf events. Many are afraid of shot making Before I move forward with any golf discuswhen trying to avoid the penalty areas (water/sand) and sion, allow me to wish every mother reading this trying not to hit their balls out of bounds. article the happiest of Mother’s Days. Being a mother Just so you know, professional golfers deal with fear, is such an incredibly important role, and the love that as well. I have developed my golf skills to the point mothers share greatly impacts the young lives in their where I am confident in advancing the ball to my target. care. If you are reading this, be sure to reach I focus on a positive end result, not on the out to your mother and return the love she so dangerous areas of the course between and deserves. around my target. By focusing on the end Throughout our lives, we are continuously result, I can block out any thoughts about presented with challenges and must work to hitting into a penalty area. overcome our fears. In the arena of athletics, See it. Feel it. Trust it. Do it! the confidence to perform is greatly impactBut even the most advanced professionals ed by the ability to control fear. Learning to are always seeking improvement. If I had control emotion, remain positive and live in achieved golf perfection, I would be winning the moment can be difficult for all athletes, on tour and not writing a monthly article to including professionals. inform and entertain golfers at Lake Martin. Practicing your skills, learning to picture Controlling emotion, maintaining positive positive outcomes and believing you can mental imaging and performing under presachieve greatness are part of performing sure are challenges to me as I play golf. fearlessly under pressure. Going forward in your 2019 golf camTHE SCRAMBLE The NCAA men’s basketball tournapaign, make the decision to achieve greatBY ROB WITHERINGTON ness, as Kyle Guy did. Develop a plan to ment delivered excitement, as always. The Virginia Cavaliers managed to get past the lead you to success. Auburn Tigers on the way to the national Get instruction and practice to develop championship title. In the previous 2018 tournament, better skills and confidence. As you practice, imagine Virginia rolled in with a No. 1 ranking and became one yourself in pressure situations and challenge yourself to of the most infamous losers ever after being defeated by pull it off. Remembering to breathe, and remaining calm No. 16 ranked UMBC. This shocking loss could have will allow you to perform better physically. devastated its program going into the 2019 campaign. If you have ever played a round of golf with me, I am Instead, the team resolved to work harder, created a sure you have seen me get angry. focus on winning and achieved greatness throughout the When golfers get angry, hormones are released into season and into the tournament. the bloodstream, which cause the muscles to tighten and One player, Kyle Guy, was a perfect example of overcontract. coming fear during a pressure-packed moment. His abilThis is not the best place for a golfer to be when perity to hit three straight free throws to beat out Auburn forming the next shot. was a testimony to my discussion this month. He had Most champion golfers have chosen to handle temper spent countless hours practicing free throws while visuin a manner known as cool-mad. The goal is to bring the alizing himself in that exact game-time situation of havpowers of concentration into use by being aroused just ing to make two out of three to win. His routine was to enough to be agitated but not so much as to lose control. dribble the ball, take a deep breath and shoot. Not easy for me, but this will be a goal of mine for the This practice solidified his confidence to perform, and rest of my golf season. when the time came, he was able to return to that routine Develop your golf routine. Practice. Focus positively, and deliver under pressure. and keep your cool on your way to successful, fearless The game of golf is a constant mental challenge and golf. learning to play without fear can be difficult. Amateur golfers fear many different things when playing. Some Rob Witherington is the PGA Director of Golf at Lake are afraid they will miss the ball when they swing. Some Martin’s Stillwaters Golf in Dadeville. are afraid to hit a bad shot when others are watching them. Some are afraid to let their teams down when
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ost people don’t think through advanced retirement, where they will live, and what it will cost in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Housing is both a major financial asset on the balance sheet and a significant expense in the household budget. Housing may also be the largest expense component of retirement income; the time for planning is in advance of a major health event and before advanced age takes its toll. Where to live should be proactively thought through in advance of a health crisis, even if the intent is to “age in place” and remain in your home. Mobility limitations, a chronic illness or a catastrophic health crisis may give way to a housing move, reshape the best-laid plans and disrupt your financial preparedness. Susan Moore of Moore Wealth Management, Inc. (MWM) in Alexander City, AL conducts a free workshop every year in May on planning for housing expense during retirement. The workshop was produced by Legg Mason, in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. 83 LAKE
When people think of retirement, they often envision the couple walking on the beach, sailing the sailboat, or playing golf. It is easy to picture the active part of retirement that is free of the stresses of work and career. However, with many retirees living as long as 30 years in retirement, the reality is that their retirement ends up having three phases: the go-go years, the slow-go years, and finally, the no-go years. Attendees receive a comprehensive set of worksheets that help them evaluate whether or not it is financially feasible to “age in place” and stay in their home the rest of their lives. What renovations would be required for them to remain in the home in the event that they had mobility limitations? They also receive worksheets that enable them to compare and contrast other options, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities, as well as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) that offer the entire spectrum of choices in one place. The May 2019 workshop will be on Tuesday, May 21 at 12 p.m. at the local office at 51 Clay Street. Please call 256.234.2761 for more information and reservations. We conduct a variety of workshops and seminars at MWM. The mission statement of MWM is very simple: “and then some.” We attempt to do what is expected, what is required “and then some”. The Planning for Retirement workshop is part of our monthly “and then some” workshops. In addition, MWM conducts monthly MAY 2019
current events market updates that attempt to explain what is going on in the financial world. If you would like to be on the mailing list or receive email notifications of upcoming seminars, please call 256.234.2761. Susan Clayton Moore, J.D., is a financial advisor and principal of Moore Wealth Management, Inc., with offices in Alexander City, Auburn, and Montgomery, AL. Managing over $150 million in assets, she has been a financial planner for nearly 35 years. She is affiliated with LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer* and ranks in the top two percent of their financial advisors based on total production. Contact Susan at 256.234.2761. Email contact is susan@moorewealthmanagement. com. * Based on total revenues, as reported in Financial Planning magazine, June 19962018. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC
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