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Letter from the Editor
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ast month, I was delighted to show off Lake Martin to my sister Jeanette and her husband, Roger, who were vacationing in the area for the first time (they can’t wait to come again!). When we took them for a boat ride on a beautiful 80-degree afternoon, we drove past Chimney Rock and took in Children’s Harbor and then Church in the Pines – all places Jeanette had read about as a subscriber to Lake magazine. They also wanted to see some of the beautiful homes we have featured at the lake, so we cruised along the shoreline at The Ridge. I knew we were scheduled to visit one of the homes in that area for this issue, and I thought she’d like to be able to say she’d seen it in person. When I saw Chris and Tina Bodine’s spectacular yard from the water that afternoon, I could hardly wait for our appointment the following week. But when I arrived for the home tour, I discovered that my cursory look at the yard from the lake did little to prepare me for the treat in store. The scope of the project was so fabulous that we expanded the article to eight pages – the original six we had budgeted just could not have done it justice. Turn to page 40 to see why we are delighted to share the Bodines’ backyard with you in this year’s Builders’ and Buyers’ edition of Lake. Also in this special edition, we pay tribute to long-time Lake Martin stonemason and home builder, Ben Newman, who peppers his chimneys and patios with charming fish, faces and hidden doors that have become signature works of art and sources of pride for their owners. Meet Ben and just a few of his whimsical works in stone on page 50. You might notice that the normal monthly temperature data in our Quick Guide to the Lake (page 9) differs significantly from that of previous months. At the behest of an avid reader of Lake magazine and with the very timeconsuming assistance of the National Weather Service, we have devised a means of reporting more accurate weather data going forward. Also, don’t forget that next month’s issue of Lake magazine will include our annual summer calendar. Please be sure to share with us the details for your favorite summer events, so we can let others on the lake know about them. Email information to editor@lakemartinmagazine.com by April 15 to be sure your event is included.
Editor & Publisher KENNETH BOONE
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Managing Editor BETSY ILER
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Assistant Magazine Editor MIA OSBORN
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Marketing/Advertising Director TIPPY HUNTER
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Marketing Coordinators KIM MORSE
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EMILY GUILL
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Circulation Manager DAVID KENDRICK
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DARLENE JOHNSON
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HALLIE HOLLOWAY
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Contributors KENNETH BOONE JOHN COLEY HENRY FOY ERIC REUTEBUCH JULIE HUDSON ROB MCDANIEL
CLIFF WILLIAMS LEE WILLIAMS MITCH SNEED DAVID GRANGER GREG VINSON
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On the Cover Cover: In this year's annual Builders' and Buyers' edition of Lake magazine, we are delighted to showcase the spectacular North Ridge yard of Chris and Tina Bodine, a haven for entertainment and recreation at Lake Martin that was inspired by a previous feature in Lake. Photo by Kenneth Boone.
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Contents 18. WORLD CLASS FARRIER The Stables' Andrew Wells places among the best at international competition 22. TREASURES AT CHILDREN'S HARBOR Thrift store's new location helps bargain hunters help kids 30. VESTMATE Frustration leads Lake Martin man to develop patented life vest hanging system
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32. BUILDERS AND BUYERS AT THE LAKE Our annual special section devoted to homeowning on Lake Martin 40. LAKESIDE PARADISE Alabama natives come home to leisure at the lake after years in Rhode Island 50. LAKE MARTIN'S 'ROCKMAN' Ben Newman creates whimsical architectural art for lake homeowners 54. SUBCONTRACTOR DIRECTORY A handy reference when you need work done at the lake house
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LAKE MAGAZINE’S MONTHLY FEATURES: 9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE
58. LAKE PROPERTY
TO THE LAKE
62. LAKE Q&A
10. LAKE SCENES
65. LAKE WATCH
12. WHERE IS LAKE?
68. BIG CATCHES
14. LAKE EVENTS
72. CHEF'S TABLE
16. LAKE MARTIN NEWS
74. HEALTHY LIVING
26. NATURE OF THE LAKE
76. FROM THE CELLAR
56. FAB FINDS
79. PRO TIPS & TEE TALK
Lake magazine also features an online, digital edition, available 24 hours a day, free of charge. This edition is perfect to share with friends and family and provides you complete access to stories, photos and advertisements from anywhere in the world with Internet access. View our digital edition today at www.issuu.com.
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Lake’s Quick Guide to the Lake Lake Martin Area Real Estate Indicators Sales Month
February 2016 February 2013 February 2010
Number of sales
Average selling price
Median selling price
Days on the market
Total houses for sale
Inventory/ sales ratio
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$365,748 $547,330 $528,163
$326,500 $434,000 $534,575
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301 349 430
10.20 18.37 24.57
The above numbers are derived from raw sales data from the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors MLS.The sales noted above are for Lake Martin waterfront residential (single family and condominium) sales only. This information is provided courtesy Lake Martin Realty, LLC. (A Russell Lands, Inc. affiliated company.)
Relicensing Fast Facts
April's Fishing Forecast
Alabama Power Company's new license to operate Martin Dam requires the approval, within one year of issuance of the license, of a public education and outreach plan that must include a brochure for homeowners on best management practices for protecting the Lake Martin shoreline and establishing a vegetative buffer on private lands next to project boundaries; methods through which boaters and homeowners can prevent shoreline erosion and sedimentation; an Adopt an Island program to address litter control and information about the power company's longleaf pine reforestation efforts. The plan will be reviewed and updated every six years.
Boating Safety According to Boat Owners Association U.S., 47 percent of boat fires are caused by electrical issues. About a third of those are due to faulty installation of batteries – reversing the positive and negative cables or misconnecting them in series. One solution might be to take a picture of the connections before disconnecting the battery to be replaced. Use red fingernail polish to mark the positive lug and check the photo when reconnecting to make sure it's been done properly.
Lake levels during the last month Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 487.07 Lowest: 484.88 Lake elevations are subject to change. Individuals who recreate below Martin Dam and those with boats and water-related equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions. For up-to-date lake levels, log on to https://lakes.alabamapower.com.
As the weather warms up, love is in the air – or rather, the water. Bass, crappie and other common types of fish can increasingly be found in shallow water as their spawning seasons get under way. “As far as bass are concerned, they’re pulling up to banks and backup pockets. Crappie are doing the same as they get ready to spawn,” said Randy Baker of Fish Tales Bait & Tackle in Alexander City. Try fishing for spawning fish in water around 5 to 10 feet deep. Crappie are also commonly found around brush piles or logs shored up in shallow water. Breeding season is a gift for anglers, but the easy pickings won’t last forever. “Once they’ve actually spawned, they will move back out to deeper waters later in April,” Baker said. Catfish are the exception to this rule: they don’t spawn until late May or early June, so they are still found in deeper water. This month, you may have good luck fishing for them off docks. Throughout April, bass can be caught using several different baits. “Try live baits, buzz baits, spinners, lizards or any plastic combination,” said Baker. Meanwhile, stripers are starting to move into creeks and can be caught with live bait, red fins or pencil poppers. Overall, Baker said, April is one of the best months for fishing. “It’s wide open,” he said. “It’s just a good month. If you just get out and spend some time on the lake, you will catch something.”
Lake Martin's weather outlook for April Year to Date
Precipitation: 14.67 inches Avg. high temp.: 60.2 Avg. low temp.: 36.7 Average temp.: 48.5
Our Normal April * Precipitation: 4.11 inches Avg. high temp.: 74.8 Avg. low temp.: 47.9 Average temp.: 61.3 APRIL 2016
April 2016 Forecast
Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s with lows in the mid to upper 40s and about 4 inches of precipitation in the month of April. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures and rainfall will be at average levels this month. Information from the National Weather Service. * Please see the Letter from the Editor on page 4.
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Reader Submissions (1) Jared Stacey took this picture of the sun rising behind Smith Mountain. (2) The mild early winter prompted the Gainers' azaleas to bloom at the base of Smith Mountain. (3) Kyle Thornton of Rockford took this photo of the Children's Harbor lighthouse. (4) Mary Cartwright sent us this photo of a river otter that swam right up to the dock on Dennis Creek. (5) Sophie the dog takes in a Lake Martin sunset in this photo by Nikki Kemp. (6) Shawn Hafele took this photo after a night of storms near Willow Point.
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Reader Submissions (1) A setting sun turns the sky purple and gold at Kowaliga in this photo from LaBella Alvis. (2) Light fades into the lake in this photo taken from the wooded shore at Trillium. (3) Brooke and Stephen Lindsey love to fish on the shores of Lake Martin with their black lab, Jake. (4) This unusual hawk moth stopped to visit the McClendons' garden near Little Kowaliga Creek. (5) Rhett Farrior captured this image of a vivid orange sky at sunset on Lake Martin.
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Reader Submissions (1) Joy Moore and Chris Doggett took Lake on vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (2) Jack and Dittra Graham took the January 2016 issue of Lake to sunny Cancun, Mexico. (3) Nina and Tony Johnson stopped in Grand Cayman with Lake magazine during a Caribbean cruise. (4) Dan and Beverly Woodham took a magazine with them to snowy Angel Fire, New Mexico. (5) Sharon Cleary took Lake to Haleakala National Park on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Christmas Eve. (6) Lake enjoyed a sunset dinner in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with River Oaks neighbors Tom and Pennie Lafon, Rick and Brenda Silva, Sandra and Reggie Landrum and Lynne and Joe Parker.
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April 3 Words and Music
The Wetumpka Depot Theater will host a presentation of words and music from the Abandoned Rural America and The Land: God’s Gift exhibits now on display at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge.
April 7-10 ACT II Auditions
of Commerce office at 17 Sistrunk St., Suite C, and turn it in before race day. Call 334-283-5151 for information.
April 9 Book Sale
The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West St. from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two and get the third one free. Books include fiction, non-fiction, classics, cookbooks, crafts, art, romance, decorating, self-help, religion, history, beautiful coffee table books and books to read to your children this summer. Baked goods will also be sold. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-825-7820 for information.
Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will hold auditions for a summer production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Scripts are available for review at the Alexander City and Dadeville public libraries and at the media center at Central Alabama Community College. Numerous sample productions are posted for viewing at Youtube.com or watch the CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1944 film starring Cary Grant. This insanely funny dark comedy WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LAKE MARTIN about the nephew of two sweet old ladies with the very bad habit of poisoning their boarders The Old 280 Spring Boogie will draw includes parts for 11 men and crowds to hear Lee Bains III, Kim three women. Some parts are Logan, Pine Hill Haints and others quite small and are suitable for cameos. Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information, email alexcitytheatreii@gmail.com.
April 7 Kiwanis Steak Dinner and Auction
The Alexander City Kiwanis Club will host its annual steak dinner and auction at Russell Crossroads. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. with auction to follow. Entertainment by the River Bottom Blues Band. Tickets are $40.
Enjoy an evening of good food and great entertainment from the students of Adullam House Christian Academy. Students from grades K-12 will compete for the title of “Most Talented” with dance, songs, drama and more. All proceeds go to Adullam House Christian Academy. Talent show starts at 6 p.m. in the AHCA gym. Advance tickets $6.50 or $10 at the door. Kids under 6 free. To purchase tickets contact Rachel Harborth or Ranee Aspy at 334-478-3888.
Register now for the Roaring 5K Run at Park Greens on S. Ann Ave. in Tallassee. The run starts at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $30. Visit www.tallasseechamber.com to register online or pick up an entry form at the Greater Tallassee Chamber 14 LAKE
PATH FINDERS stands For Individuals Needing Dementia Education, Resources and Support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the Lake Martin area by providing support to those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias and to reduce the risk of developing these diseases through the promotion of lifestyles that improve brain health. If this disease affects you or someone you know and you need more information or resources, you are invited to attend. Meeting begins at noon in the United Way Conference Room, Main St., Alexander City. For more information, call 256234-4568 or 256-786-1685.
April 16 Old 280 Spring Boogie
April 8 Adullam House Spring Talent Show
April 9 Lions Club Roaring 5k Run
April 14 PATH FINDERS Meeting
The Spring Boogie celebrates its 16th year at Standard Deluxe in Waverly. Lineup includes Lee Bains III, Kim Logan, and the Pine Hill Haints. Bring coolers, chairs and blankets to spread out on the lawn. Gates open at 11 a.m. and music runs from noon until around 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the gate. For information, visit www.standarddeluxe.com/livemusic.
April 16 Three on a String
Don’t miss an evening of great entertainment at White Acres Farm in Camp Hill at 6 p.m. as this popular favorite takes the stage to benefit Christian Workers in Action, a ministry of Dadeville First United Mtehodist Church. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner. Purchase tickets by April 9 by calling Jerry Bynum at 256-825-7408 or Betsy Keown at 256-8253985.
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April 17 Tallapoosa Historical Society
The historical society will hold the spring meeting at 2 p.m. at the Veranda Assisted Living Facility in Dadeville. Dr. Terance Winemiller of Auburn University at Montgomery will give a presentation on the old federal road. Admission is free for all and refreshments will be served. For information, contact Joan Samson at 256-825-7398.
April 19 Art Association of Central Alabama
Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Artistic technique in painting, drawing and other arts taught at each meeting. For information, call Martha McKnight 256-825-6503 or Jerri Hallmark 256-825-0595.
April 21 Verses of Pain and Love
Local author Runas C. Powers III will sign copies of and read from his most recent book at 2 p.m. at Adelia M. Russell Library in Alexander City. For information, call 256-329-6796.
May 13-14 Kiwanis Clay Shoot
Join the Alexander City Kiwanis Club at Five Star Plantation for the annual clay shoot competition and fundraiser. Shooters will compete in teams of five. Sign up for a full team is $800; a half team (which guarantees two shooters) is $400. Individuals can sign up for $160 each. All proceeds go to support Alexander City schools. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. on May 13 with a light dinner and Calcutta auction. Saturday shoots will begin around 7 a.m., depending upon number of teams. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For information, contact Matt Haines at 256-794-3074.
Season-long Events Antique Car Cruise-in
April 23 Throw Away Day
Several organizations and agencies have worked together to plan the area's first countywide cleanup and spring cleaning day. See the news article on page 16 for details or contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info or 334-399-3289.
April 23 StillWaters 2016 Tour of Homes
Tickets are now on sale for the Tallapoosa County Museum and Historical Society Tour of Homes, which will feature several private residences at StillWaters on Lake Martin from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $15 at The Beauty Shop, Pearson’s Place, Mix It Up and the Plantation House in Dadeville. Tickets can be purchased for $20 on the day of the tour. The tour begins at the Magnolia Room in the StillWaters Golfcourse Clubhouse, where ticket holders will pick up maps and directions to each home and will receive wrist bands that must be worn to gain entry. The wrist bands also qualify ticket holders for discounts at Copper’s Grille on the day of the tour. For details, contact Marsha Hartness at 256-675-0221. All proceeds will support the museum located on North Broadnax Street in the historical downtown area of Dadeville.
April 24 Shinyribs and Cook Out
Shinyribs comes to the Outdoor Stage of Standard Deluxe in Waverly. SpringHouse Chef Rob McDaniel will host a cook out at the Standard Deluxe Feed Shak. Show starts at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. For information, visit www.standarddeluxe. com/live-music.
May 10 The Storytelling of Norman Rockwell
Storytelling of Norman Rockwell, at 1:30 p.m. at Red Ridge United Methodist Church, with funding through the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Hydock will share a behind-the-scenes look at how Norman Rockwell created his one-image stories in some of his bestloved covers for the Saturday Evening Post. The program is free. For information call 245-825-7820.
On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise into Arby’s parking lot on Highway 280 in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the fun and enjoy an era of classic cars and classic music.
Charity Bingo
Play charity bingo at Jake’s Restaurant at 16 Broad St., Alexander City, at 6 p.m. every Thursday night. Cards are $1, and proceeds benefit local charities.
Amateur Radio Club
The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Church of Christ. Dinner and fellowship follow at a local restaurant. Contact the club’s president, Tim Mayfield, at 256-329-1172 or secretary, John Philips, at 256-212-4063 for information.
Real Island Supper
The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Road, Equality. We have a lot of fun, and 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.
Library Storytime
Storytime for children ages 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public Library, 205 North West St., every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will sponsor popular storyteller Dolores Hydock’s Every Picture Tells a Story: The
The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce asks the community to “Spend $20 on the 20th” of each month to help our local economy.
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Lake Martin News Inaugural Throw Away Day planned at the lake Bring your work gloves to the lake on April 23. The fourth Saturday of this month has been designated as “Throw Away Day” around Lake Martin, and plans have been made for a countywide cleanup effort. This is the perfect opportunity to tackle the boathouse or the storage room under the deck and get rid of cracked and weathered patio furniture, old mattresses, construction debris, old grills, tires, rugs, sofas and worn out toys. These items will be accepted free of charge at 12 dumpster sites throughout the county, said Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) President John Thompson. “The beauty of having so many locations for drop off is that no matter what area you live in or want to work in, there is a drop-off point to take the items,” Thompson said. “We are really hoping to make this a true countywide effort. We have seen interest grow in helping out, and we are hoping that with this event, we can have a real grass roots effort where civic clubs, companies, youth groups and just groups of residents interested in cleaning up a stretch of road or around their neighborhood will come together for this event.” Throw Away Day will include organized litter and illegal dump cleanups all around the county, as well as spring-cleaning projects for homeowners in the area. Dumpsters will be placed in all five districts of Tallapoosa County for the Saturday cleanup at the following locations: District 1: Downtown Alexander City, next to fire department District 2: Double Bridge area on Highway 63 (1 mile south of Elkahatchee Creek Bridge) District 3: Three locations: Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department, County shop in New Site and Volunteer Fire Department in New Site District 4: Three locations, including across from Siggers Grocery on Gibson Road, Camp Hill Town Hall and County Shop in Dadeville District 5: Four locations, including Red Ridge Methodist Church on Highway 34, Wall Street Nutrition Center in Tallassee, Union Volunteer Fire Department and Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department. “We’ve had overwhelming support from the county commissioners,” Thompson said. “We were hoping for at 16 LAKE APRIL
least one dumpster in each district, and they have really come out and supported this project.” In conjunction with the effort, associates at Russell Lands will take part in a Prosperity Again Thru Health (PATH) Trash Walk to clean the State Route 63 corridor from Our Town to the Lake Martin Amphitheater. Volunteers will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Russell Lands corporate office. “We just encourage everyone to talk up this event, and we’d like for people to organize into groups to clean up all over the county. Civic organizations, co-workers and businesses, even neighborhoods, can get together to clean up trash sites,” Thompson said. On April 23, volunteers can register and pick up bags and supplies at Alexander City City Hall Be part of something big at the at 8 a.m. to be assigned or lake this month - the first Throw to declare cleanup areas Away Day is set for April 23 where filled bags can be retrieved later in the day. Anyone with a pickup truck or trailer who could be available to help the elderly or those who might need help getting larger items to the dumpster sites is asked to contact Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info or 334-399-3289. The event has been organized by Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership, PATH and LMRA and so far has garnered support from Alabama Power Company’s Renew Our Rivers, Lake Martin Young Professionals and others. For more information, contact Thompson, Sabrina Wood at 334-429-8832 or Shane Harris at 256-825-1050. ~ Staff Reports
Permit expiration not likely to affect Lake Martin properties Lake Martin property owners probably will be unaffected by the recent expiration of programmatic general permits (PGPs) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) had authorized Alabama Power Company to write for shoreline construction/maintenance, said Alabama Power Company Land Supervisor Billy Edge. The PGPs expired March 9, and Alabama Power and the COE are working toward the issuance of new permits. The permits affect proposed shoreline activities that include construction of piers, boathouses and other structures, as well as the maintenance of existing structures. Bank stabilization, debris removal and minor dredging also fall in the PGP area, but on Lake Martin, Edge said, most of the work property owners plan to do would be covered by nationwide permits, which the power com2016
pany can issue without COE authorization “We can issue a permit in the nationwide category for up to 500 linear feet. If it’s more than that, they would have to seek approval from the Corps of Engineers,” Edge explained. “We can still issue permits for boat ramps. Piers on Lake Martin will not be affected because Martin is not considered a navigable waterway. The only thing on Lake Martin that would be affected is bank stabilization, and the water is coming up. Most of the work anyone would be doing for bank stabilization is already done.” If a permit application does require COE approval, Edge said, Alabama Power would work with property owners in that process while the new programmatic general permits are developed. “If you want to get a permit, call the local office,” Edge said. “If it is something that will exceed what we can write for a permit, we will work with you in the process to get it through the Corps.” Alabama Power Company’s Environmental Affairs department will evaluate proposed lakeshore projects and will notify property owners of the results. If it is determined that the project will not adversely affect wetlands, wildlife or cultural resources and a nationwide permit would apply to the project, work could proceed. If wetlands, threatened or endangered species or cultural resources could be affected by the proposed work, property owners may need to contact an environmental consultant to develop a permit application that then would be reviewed by the COE, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the Alabama Historical Commission. The power company did not set a time frame for completion of the new PGP acceptance. The power company has posted a guidance document online at www.apcshorelines.com. ~ Staff Reports Auburn's John McGuire took the plunge at Wind Creek
Park hosts Polar Plunge Wind Creek State Park Feb. 27 hosted its first Polar Plunge with close to 20 participants who braved the cold to win T-shirts, hot chocolate and a place in front of the fire to warm up. ~ Cliff Williams APRIL 2016
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Wells first clips the horse's hoof and cleans debris from the foot
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World class farrier at Lake Martin The Stables’ Andrew Wells places among the best at international competition STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE
Andrew Wells shoes horses the old fashioned way, making them by hand one at a time to fit the individual hoof, and he’s one of the best in the world. Wells, 29, who spends every Thursday working at The Stables at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin, just returned from Ayershire Branch, Scotland, where along with his teammates, he represented the American Farrier Association in an international shoeing contest. He fin18 LAKE
ished seventh overall in the World Championship Blacksmiths 2015 season and sixth in the U.S. National Forging and Horse Shoeing Competition. “It’s amazing for us to have someone of his caliber working with us here at The Stables,” said Russell Lands Trail Boss Stanley Ingram. “And for someone as young as Andrew to be as good as he is, that’s just unheard of.”
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Then he burns the shoe to the horse's foot to customize the fit
"I'm only as good as the last job I did," Wells said
A native of Piedmont, Alabama, Wells earned his journeyman farrier certification five years ago in Oklahoma and spent four years as a farrier in Ft. Collins, Colorado, before returning to his home state last year and setting up shop in the back of a customized van. He spends his work week traveling to trail stables and private barns to ensure the soundness of horses’ feet. “Trail horses like the ones they have here work harder than most,” Wells said. “They carry different riders all the time, different weights and riding styles and levels of experience. That’s hard on a horse’s feet.” So Wells fashions and fits horseshoes that protect the feet from the rocks and gravel on the Russell Forest trails. If a horse has bad joints, Wells rounds the edge of the shoe, so the animal can roll smoothly into the step. If the feet wear unevenly, often due to the turning out of leg bones, he thins one side to help the animal land squarely. “That’s why I go to a lot of contests,” Wells said. “It’s a good way to improve skills quickly when you put yourself up against other guys, but I’m really only as good as the last job I did. I can win all the contests I want, but if I run a nail in bad, I’m done.” While Wells is proud of his placement in the U.S., he measures himself against the European farriers because theirs is a tougher field of competition. So he works hard to prepare for events. During a competition, he is given specifications for a style of shoe and a time limit for making and fitting it to the horse. Time limits are typically under 35 minutes to turn a steel bar into an exact replica of the shoe a contest judge has posted. “The time is most important. I can make a perfect shoe, but APRIL 2016
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if I don’t finish before the time is out, I have nothing. So when I practice for a contest, I might make 20 shoes all the same trying to do it in the time limit,” he explained. “Then you have to evaluate your work and try to better yourself on the next one. You are under duress in a contest, so you need to be automatic about what you’re doing.” Shoeing horses was not Wells’ aspiration growing up. He studied biology and English at Samford University. After graduation, he didn’t know what he wanted to do, so he took a maintenance job on a Colorado ranch where he tried his hand at shoeing. “People there noticed that I was pretty good at it,” he said. “Once you find your thing, you just do it.” It’s taken Wells three years and a heavy contest schedule to climb to the highest division of competition. Last year, he entered some 10 contests, and in 2014, he entered 16. Contests, he said, offer him a framework for improvement, but the competition circuit isn’t for everyone. “A lot of good farriers have never been to a contest,” he said. “But I know if I hadn’t been doing contests, I wouldn’t be as good as I am. “In America, horse owners don’t know a lot about what I do. The skill level doesn’t really relate – if I’m good, then I’ll win is what Americans tend to think. But really, the less they notice that I work for them, the better. If I do it right, it doesn’t hurt the animal. You have to remember that you’re working on a living thing.” The life of a journeyman is hard work, but pays well, he said. “You work 80 hours a week for yourself so you don’t have to work 40 for someone else, but you can make $100,000 a year,” Wells said. “You can’t make a living in contests. They don’t pay that well.” And he added, “But placing as an American was really cool.”
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ummer visitors to Lake Martin will find quite a few changes at Children’s Harbor. The non-profit organization has long served the needs of children with severe illnesses through summer camps and year-round programs. Now, recent expansions mean Children’s Harbor is in a position to help more kids than ever before. “Children’s Harbor has experienced such growth over the last several years that we’re now concentrating our efforts on growing even further,” said Special Events Coordinator Vicki Tuggle. That growth is reflected in the number of new faces added to the Children’s Harbor staff. In recent years, Children’s Harbor has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer Myrle 22 LAKE
Grate, Chief Development Officer LeAnn Crowe, and Director of Philanthropy Rachel Rounsaville. The campus itself has undergone changes, the most notable being the move of the Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store to its new location at 8842 Kowaliga Road in Eclectic. The thrift store opened in 2003. For more than a decade, the store has supported seriously ill children while also providing treasure hunters with a great place to find bargains on unique items. Store manager Kathy Symonds was one of those treasure hunters. “I have been shopping here since it was just a table,” said Symonds. “I always said this would be my dream job.” Symonds’ dream came true in March 2015, when she joined
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Symonds said the store relies on the Children’s Harbor team as the the charity of its donors, not only manager of the store, which had for the items on the shelves but by then grown from a single table also for the shelves themselves. to two whole buildings near the “All the fixtures were donated entrance to Children’s Harbor. As by one generous local company, donations kept pouring in, the store the checkout counter and cash still needed more room. In the fall register donated by another local of 2016, construction began on company,” said Symonds. “We the new location less than 2 miles reuse bags, so if people want to down Highway 63, just south of donate their old Walmart bags, they the entrance to the Lake Martin are welcome. We also take trash Amphitheater. The official ribbon bags for holding clothes until they cutting took place April 1. are sorted.” CEO Myrle Grate believes the Browse the thrift's store wide The Children’s Harbor Treasures store’s new location will provide selection of home décor and Thrift Store generates about added security. $400,000 in revenue each year. “When we have a camp for That money goes to perform essenseriously ill children going on, we tial upkeep at Children’s Harbor locations in both Lake Martin don’t necessarily need the traffic from visitors on our campus. and Birmingham. Keeping both facilities up-to-date is vitally The new site is off campus, so that won’t be a problem,” said important to providing for the needs of the children the organiGrate in an interview with The Alexander City Outlook. zation serves. For Symonds, the store has become a place for The new location should also make the store more visible, her to combine the joy of hunting for bargains with the joy of while the spacious new building will provide visitors with a helping others. better layout for browsing. “Thrifting is a passion that I love, and I love even more that The new building features 10,000 square feet of space, which it benefits seriously ill children,” she said. is the size of the former two buildings combined. The open The Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store is open floor plan holds seemingly endless shelves of dishes, houseFridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. All donations wares, appliances, books, movies, music and knick-knacks of are tax deductible. Gently used furniture, clothing, home décor all descriptions, along with beautiful furniture, artwork and and other small items may be donated to the store between the clothing. hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays and Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store also accepts 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. donations of boats, cars and other vehicles, as long as they Pickup services can be arranged for larger items, such as are in good working order. An expansion designed to hold heavy furniture or vehicles, but must be scheduled ahead of those vehicles will soon be under way. Until the expansion time. To volunteer or to schedule a pickup, contact Symonds at is finished, vehicles are in storage at the previous location on 334-857-2008 or email kathysymonds@childrensharbor.com. Children’s Harbor campus.
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f you think you are seeing more American Bald Eagles around Lake Martin lately, be assured that your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Eagle sightings have become almost a daily occurrence in some areas, and the lake is now home to perhaps four nesting pairs – unless one or more mating pair is keeping up with two nests. Most of the eagle sighting reports we’ve heard have been near Wind Creek State Park and Pace’s Peninsula on the east side of Lake Martin, but we also have sighted a nest at Dixie Island south of Chimney Rock, and we’ve been told of several sightings at Pitchford Hollow and near the Needle Eye in the lake’s northwest corner. Wind Creek’s Park Manager Bruce Adams said bald eagles recently have been sighted at the park marina, and TPI’s newspaper editor, Mitch Sneed, said he has seen a nest in the back of the slough behind the park’s marina. This nest will be difficult to find once the trees are in full leaf, so go early in the season if you want to spot it. Jimmy Lanier, trail builder extraordinaire and founder of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association (CRATA), said he often sees eagles as he walks the CRATA system. “I would see them all the time, especially on the Deadening Trail,” Lanier said. “I have seen them land on those big dead trees on Chimney Rock Island. Once I sneaked up on one and surprised him. I got so close I could see his eyes. He looked back at me when he took off. I would see them once every month. Sometimes more than that.” The Deadening Trail is just across the river from Chimney Rock Island and Dixie Island, where the eagle’s large nest made with branches is fairly easy to spot high in a pine tree. To identify a bald eagle in flight, first check out the wing positions. Eagles have flat, steady wings; whereas, the flight patterns are different for birds that often are mistaken for
eagles. Turkey vultures tend to rock unsteadily as they fly, and their wings are held at a 45-degree angle from the body. Osprey, on the other hand, fly with a bend in the wing. Next, look for the white tail feathers and hood that are the most prominent field marks of the bald eagle. The rest of the bird’s body is covered in brown feathers, except for the yellow beak and legs. Immature bald eagles have dark heads and tails, and their bodies may be mottled with white feathers. It takes about five years for an eagle to reach maturity and attain adult plumage, so if you see an immature eagle, it just might be one that was recently hatched right here on Lake Martin. Nongame wildlife biologist with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Carrie Threadgill said the sightings have become so common statewide that the department no longer keeps a record of them. “We keep a database on the nests, so if anyone has a nest on their property or has sighted a nest, we’d like for them to report that, but not every day sightings. We would just have too many!” Threadgill explained. If you see a nest, call Threadgill at 334-242-3864. Daily sightings of bald eagles can be reported on the Bald Eagles of Alabama Facebook Page, a public group started last November by avid eagle watcher Jennifer Dial. Dial compiles the data from sightings and posts a report by county at the end of each month. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed bald eagles as endangered in the 1940s after they nearly disappeared, but under the protection of the Endangered Species Act and through concerted nesting programs in Alabama and elsewhere, the national bird now flourishes and was removed from the list in 2007. “They are still protected under the Migratory Birds Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, but in Alabama, they are doing great,” Threadgill said.
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John Holmes of Holiday Shores designed the VestMate to keep personal flotation devices from collecting on the floor of his boat
Frustration leads Lake Martin man to develop patented life vest hanging system STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE
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ohn Holmes was fed up. After a day of swimming, skiing and floating at the lake, the life vests always seemed to end up on the bottom of the boat or the floor of his Lake Martin boathouse, where it didn’t take long for the wet, soggy vests to mildew and ruin. “I was looking for a way to hang them up, and I thought there had to be something available on the Internet, but there wasn’t,” said Holmes, a Rockford native who recently launched the VestMate hanger. “I made them out of wood at first. Necessity is the mother of invention.” When his friends and neighbors saw the wooden hangers in Holmes’ boathouse, they started asking him to make more of them. “Then, I got tired of making them out of wood. It was a lot of work,” he said. A friend in Nashville, Tennessee, put Holmes in 30 LAKE
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touch with a patent attorney who helped him develop the first plastic prototype for the multi-functional boating/ swimming vest hanger. The VestMate is engineered so that it’s easy to put the vest on or take it off the hanger, but the vest won’t fall off. It includes a plastic-coated 18-inch cable that can wrap around boat towers, poles and tree limbs. “You can use them anywhere. I had them hanging in my boathouse all last summer, and the more wind they get, the drier they get,” Holmes said. Holmes lives in Auburn and retired from a career in hospital construction five years ago. He’s been married to his wife Susan for 20 years, and they have two grown children and love to spend time at Lake Martin. “We went through several design samples and three prototypes that we had 3D printed and sent to us,” he said. The hangers, which are manufactured in China, are available this summer for the first time. Each VestMate includes an 18-inch plasticcoated steel cable that can be wrapped around a boat tower or a 2x4 in a boathouse and hung to dry. Holmes, who has owned a Holiday Shores lake house since 2013, had three separate versions of the VestMate 3D printed and made improvements to each version until the current model was completed. “It won’t fall off. It’s ultra-violet resistant plastic, and it has a steel clasp,” he explained. “The cable is coated, so it won’t scratch up the boat tower or a pole. You can hang it anywhere.” The hanger also is affordable at under $10. The VestMate is available locally from Holmes at 334-821-2796 or 334-319-5654 or at Russell Marine’s Lake Martin locations.
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hen is comes to Lake Martin real estate, no one knows it better than Randall Rogers. Randall’s superior knowledge and expertise come in many ways and in different categories, all blending together to comprise the complete real estate package on Lake Martin. Randall has been an owner on Lake Martin since the mid 1990s, owning four different lakefront properties during the changing seasons of his family’s life at the lake, making Randall uniquely qualified to help others find or build their lake places, in every life season. Randall began his homebuilding career in 1985 in nearby Auburn, building his first Southern Living home in his new development of Creekwood. He operates as Legendary Homes and Homes by Randall and has built, overseen and renovated many homes and lodges from Auburn to Lake Martin to the mountains of Tennessee and the beaches of Topsail Island, North Carolina. His building experience in the extremely steep mountains of Tennessee has made construction on steep local lake lots a less challenging task, Randall says. He also operates with low overhead, a key to building efficiently and cost effectively. Companies with large numbers of full time employees and expensive insurance, warehousing and office facilities can’t compete with the quality of construction and affordability he offers his clients. He recently completed a beautiful home in The Ridge, and though the project included more than 20 change orders, he finished the project with a tremendous amount of equity for the happy owner – even including the builder’s fee, which typically is 15 percent for a large home. That’s one thing that separates Randall from the crowd. He can’t always put an owner in a large house with equity built in, but when he can, it surely puts a smile on his customers’ faces. “I’m a hands-on builder,” says Randall, “and I stay in constant contact with my customers through email, 34 LAKE 34 LAKE
Facebook, phone and text.” One of his favorite recent Lake Martin projects was the renovation of Bayou Lodge and Guesthouse at Pace’s Point. That home was featured in the March 2013 issue of Lake magazine and now is the home he shares with his wife. The couple has listed the home for part time rental with VRBO/435791, and they are happy to use the home as a place of ministry. “This 11-bedroom, 9-bath home was one of my most challenging projects, and one of the most fulfilling,” Randall says. The complete real estate package comes from Randall’s status as one of the preferred agents at Lake Martin Realty, so with his building knowledge, direct contact with all the lot owners – whether buying or selling – he can help his clients purchase, sell or choose the best lot to build on. Randall says the most satisfaction in any project comes when that home is complete, and the new owner can build countless memories with friends and families for many years to come at the new lake house. Randall is selling and building the Lake Martin lifestyle. Contact Randall Rogers by cell and text at 334-707-5804. Check out his Facebook page at Legendary Homes LLC and visit his website at www.lakemartinwaterfront.com or email him at jrandall970@gmail.com.
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amily owned Everwood Treatment Company, Inc., has been in the wood-treating industry for more than 30 years. Founded in 1982 by Cary and Elizabeth Thigpen, Everwood is a full service supplier of both interior and exterior wood products. Owning a hardware store and lumbar yard and realizing the growing demand for a treated wood supplier in the area, the Thigpens opened the original Everwood plant in Irvington, Alabama. As the company grew, the need for more property and production grew as well, and in 1991, they moved the company to Spanish Fort, Alabama. Current owners, Jay and Cheryl Hudson, Cary and Elizabeth’s daughter and son-in-law, have seen continued growth adding a manufacturing facility, two dry kilns and a stacker. Everwood also now operates automated computerized treating cylinders, which allow for consistent quality control. The company serves retail building suppliers and distribution centers throughout the Southeast and worldwide, offering Wolmanized pressure treated lumber and pine millwork items, such as exterior sidings, beaded ceilings, V-joints, etc. All of the company’s products are manufactured at their own facility, making them a one-stop service shop for customers. Because they have been in business for almost 35 years, Everwood enjoys close, personal relationships with many of their customers. The families have grown up together, and they
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find it very rewarding to watch these relationships continue with their children as well. The close-knit employees are like family to the owners, as most have been with the company for 10 years or longer. The Everwood company has grown from 25 employees to more than 60. A family-owned and family-operated business with strong Christian values, the Everwood owners believe in providing quality service and quality products. They are proud of being industry leaders who bring new products to the market, usually years ahead of other companies. Everwood consistently has ranked among the top five volume-producing locations in the nation for pressure treatment companies. They have been suppliers to the National Deck Builder of the Year for more than three consecutive years. The company’s president, Jay Hudson, has served on the Alabama Association of Wood Preserver’s Board for many years and has held the position of president on the board. Everwood also is a member of the American Wood Preservers’ Association, as well as the North American Wholesaler’s Lumber Association. And the company is an associate member of the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturer’s Association. The husband and wife team also have a home on Lake Martin where they enjoy entertaining friends, relatives and clients throughout the year.
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Leisure time at the lake is the focus of this extensive backyard renovation STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE
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When Chris and Tina Bodine purchased their North Ridge home, a screened porch was their only outdoor living space
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hen Chris and Tina Bodine returned to their native Alabama from Rhode Island in 2010, they looked forward to four-season living at Lake Martin. They bought a house at The Ridge with front and back lake views and plenty of room for their extended family, but the outdoor living spaces lacked the livability and comfort for which they’d come south. In 2011, they made some adjustments, removing the exterior walls from a screened porch and constructing a trellis over an adjacent flagstone patio. But they longed for better use of the grassy yard that sloped severely to the lake. After reading the April 2014 issue of Lake magazine, Chris Bodine knew just what he wanted to do. That edition of Lake featured another Ridge home, this one with a variety of outdoor living spaces – from dining and entertaining to an infinity swimming pool, outdoor fire pit and lakeside lounging – on terraced levels of patio. Stone retaining walls afforded construction of living space at each terrace level, giving that family greater use of their lakeside property. Bodine called Scott Henderson of Henderson and Coker, the contractor who had transformed the lot featured in the magazine, and Henderson brought in Doug Travis of Liberty Environmental Contractors (LEC). Developing the complete plan as they went – and consulting frequently with the architectural review board at The Ridge – the team created a haven for outdoor living that is unmatched on Lake Martin.
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“Doug Travis from LEC did a great job interpreting our goals into a very creative design,” Bodine said. The Bodines’ yard now includes nearly 7,000 square feet of outdoor entertainment space, with more than 3,000 square feet of patio on the house level alone: Three outdoor fireplaces, a grilling kitchen, an outdoor bar, al fresco dining areas, conversation corners, a cozy cabana, a 42-foot heated infinity swimming pool with hand laid tile waterfall, fire pit, putting green and plenty of room for lounging on the dock. Strategic landscaping maintains the intimacy of conversation spaces without compromising the panoramic view of the sun setting behind North Ridge, the marina and the bridge to Ridge Island. The project was completed in seven months with extremely limited access. Crews had to relocate the home’s heating and air units to construct a temporary 10-foot wide road at the north side of the house, so they could bring in all the materials, including more than 1,500 cubic yards of fill dirt and hundreds of 5-foot limestone boulders to build 10-foot retaining walls and the 230-foot seawall. They added patio space south of the existing patio, incorporating the home’s original grilling porch off the kitchen, and then built a carport at the side of the 5,500 square foot home. Finished in pecky cypress, the covered parking area can be used for entertaining when extra space is needed. They also added patio space on the north side of the lawn, creating intimacy with stairs, stone flower beds and changes in flooring from the flagstone to travertine. A
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Shaker-shingled cabana with a wide-screen television over the fireplace mantel, along with comfortable wicker seating under the vaulted ceiling, makes a great place to watch Auburn University play football or to follow the PGA Tour without missing out on beautiful weather at the lake. Just below the expanse of patios, the Bodines placed a 42-foot heated pool. For aesthetics, they complemented the pool lining to the water color in the lake, so their view blends easily from the pool above to the lake below. Flagstone stairs at one end of the pool follow a retaining wall to the catch basin where hand laid tile spouts divert the overflow from the pool’s infinity edge. To maintain even distribution from the mouth of each tiled spout, the pool edge had to be perfectly level. Rectangular glass tiles decorate the 10-foot high wall behind the falling water, which is pumped back into the pool. As the retaining wall for the upper level patio continues to wind around the lower level, the flagstone path leads to a round stone fire pit surrounded with Adirondack chairs, a favorite gathering place for the Bodines’ three children when they visit from Rhode Island. Between the retaining walls, the Bodines have a flat grassy lawn, so they installed a putting green with a PGA licensed synthetic surface. Evenings often find them in putting contests with friends under spectacular landscape lighting that gives them full use of the property after dark. Below the green, they replaced shoreline riprap with a seawall of stacked boulders and added an open deck to the pier. Inside the house, the Bodines have changed little in
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Both of the downstairs masters enjoy privacy and beautiful western views
The upstairs den opens to a porch over the covered patio on the first floor
The Bodines converted a private porch off the spacious main master into an office for Chris
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their six years at the lake. They bought the house for the east and west lake views and the cooking and gathering space it offered their large family, as the boys enjoy cooking when they come to visit. The gourmet kitchen, Tina said, is almost too small when the cooks set to work, but appliances are convenient to the center island workspace where conversation flows. And because the kitchen is open to the living room, the family stays close. The previous owners left the leather couch and chairs and trunk-styled end tables in front of the stone fireplace in the great room, as well as the furniture in the home’s six bedrooms. The home was built in 2005 with 14-foot ceilings and transoms above long windows that offer lake views from every room. The warm Mediterranean interior includes large bedrooms, with two master suites downstairs and another four bedrooms upstairs, as well as a second floor loft den that is open to the foyer. A porch over the first floor patio adds another dimension to the view from the home’s second floor. Downstairs, the Bodines converted a side porch off the master into an office, finishing the walls with pecky cypress and sealing the original flagstone floor. They also converted the garage into an exercise room after completing the carport. They aren’t in a hurry to make other changes to the inside of the house, Tina said. The home is warm and comfortable and meets the needs of their family and guests, and they spend most of their time in the backyard.
The family loves to cook together in the home's gourmet kitchen
Mealtimes around the farmhouse table create lasting memories
Landscape lighting allows the Bodines to use their property into the evening
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Newman sets aside the rocks he recognizes as good pieces for the faces and fish with which he signs his work
Lake Martin’s ‘Rockman’
Ben Newman creates whimsical architectural art for homeowners STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & KENNETH BOONE
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en Newman’s signature works are prized art at Lake Martin. From fish sculpted in stone and driftwood to fireplace faces, birds, tiny doors over secret compartments and patio mosaics, the Waverly native has an undeniable talent for springing life from the natural elements in the homes he He carved this decorative builds at the lake. fish in the woods near the “Ideas just come to me,” Newman said. entrance to The Ridge “When I look at a rock pile, I try to pick out unique pieces and save them for a special place.” The key, he said, is in the face of the animal he is creating or the character of the rocks used in an arrangement. “I try to think ahead about what I’m trying to achieve and work toward that. I’ll set aside anything that looks like a corner, or maybe a rock has a fossil on it. And I’ll save special rocks for the mantels,” he said. Newman is a self-taught stonemason. He did not have a mentor or teacher in the art, so from the beginning 45 years ago, he thought outside the box. “I decided I wanted to build a stone chimney one time, and when I finished it, someone offered to pay me to do another one,” he said. “That was it.” The work helps Newman stay in shape. There’s no need for weightlifting after he’s moved rocks all day. After graduating the former Camp Hill High School, Newman earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He knew he didn’t want a desk job, so he started building homes and laying stone in his early 20s. His works of art are favorite home features for clients who point out the pieces with pride and delight. Between the commercial work, residential projects and the art pieces he sells at shows, he stays busy enough to keep a crew of three helpers whom he enjoys training. “As we find certain rocks in the pile, I try to show them what they can do with those – what to look for – A face hides behind a rock door and we separate those out,” he said. in one of Newman's walls Over the years, he’s learned to interpret the lines and characters of rock and wood and most times can predict how a piece will break or weather, which helps him see the artistic potential of each particular piece. He has completed projects at The Ridge, Willow Point and Glynmere, as well as Auburn, Montgomery and beyond; however, at present, he’s working on a more personal project, a fireplace for his own home. The hearth is built into a wall of boulders so large and heavy that they have to be moved with a Bobcat. The curved wall section will be 20 feet high and 30 feet wide when it is finished. This fish swims Like all of his work, it will be a one-of-aon a patio in kind piece that will hold special meaning for Willow Glynn its owner. APRIL 2016
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South Ridge Harbor, Brooke Ann Coming soon from RLH Construction, this elegant lake home designed by Chuck Frusterio is full of features for lake living. Owner’s retreat and guest suite are on the main level. Two great rooms, generous lake toy storage, expansive covered deck and terrace, and a 2-car garage completes this plan. Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily or Rhonda 256.215.7011 www.RusselllLandsOnLakeMartin.com
Willow Glynn, Cove Cottage Summer 2016 – Introducing the Cove Cottage designed by Mitch Ginn, built by SouthLake Homes. On main level, find the owner’s suite, guest bedroom and bunkroom. Expansive open kitchen-dining-living area with access to large covered porch. Lake level offers two guest suites, large family room, covered patio and bar for plenty of lake fun. Russell Lands On Lake Martin Rhonda or Emily 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
The Ridge, Double Rock Spring 2016 move-in ready from Derryl Thomas! This Mitch Ginn design boasts four bedrooms and four baths on two levels. Owner’s suite and guest suite on main level with kitchen-dining-living. Second family room, wet bar and two bedrooms on lake level with 277 ft. of waterfront. Russell Lands On Lake Martin Emily or Rhonda 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
South Ridge Harbor, Stone Manor Newcastle Construction prepares the homesite for new South Ridge Harbor Gem! Architect David Smelcer has artfully blended natural stone and wood to create an eye-catching design offering vaulted ceiling and open floor plan with 2 master suites on main level. 3 additional guest rooms on terrace level, 2 family rooms, lake prep room, and more! Russell Lands On Lake Martin Rhonda or Emily 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com
123 Wind Crest, Alex City • $1,150,000 Classic finishes make this bright and airy Windermere home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms a must see. Double boat house with winching system and ramp. This property has a beautiful stone outdoor wood burning fireplace with beautiful water views, screened porch and outdoor kitchen for all of your entertainment needs. Deep water dock with lift and jet ski ports. Lake Martin Realty Michelle Brooks 256.749.1031 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
459 North Ridge, Alex City • $949,000 Come see the Kaldrovics home! It's intimate and inviting with a classic clean look. This home is much more than bedrooms and baths--generous space without losing that quaint cozy atmosphere. Wake up each morning to coffee on the porch and drift to sleep each night with the tranquil sounds of nature. Exquisite landscaping; handsome decor--simply perfect in every way. Call today to see this home! Lake Martin Realty India Davis 256.749.7592 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
104 Wind Trace, Alexander City • $998,000 A wonderful lake retreat in Windermere West on Lake Martin! This 4 BR, 3.5 BA waterfront home is immaculate & ready for move in. The rooms are large & flowing with high ceilings & quality finishes. A large study offers even more living options. Breathtaking water views can be seen from the 2,000+ square feet of decks & porches. Private boat ramp, DEEP water, and high property values. A good one! Lake Martin Realty Mimi Rush 334.399.7874 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
100 Harbor Place – Unit 207, Dadeville • $230,000 This FURNISHED, beautifully-updated, condo has a fantastic view of Lake Martin & features 2 BR 2.5 BA, granite countertops, stainless appliances, a large deck lakeside, & outdoor water toy storage. There is also a DEEP WATER boat slip that can be purchased for an additional $20,000. With easy access to the Marina & conveniently located near the Lake's most popular eateries, this condo has it all! The exterior of this complex is almost fully complete in its renovation. It is a great time to buy! Call me to see it today! Lake Martin Realty Haley McKelvey 256.749.8353 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
35 Canoe Point, Equality • $795,000 New Construction. The Shell Cracker XL is a great terrace level floor plan designed by Mitch Ginn. Home features two bedrooms and baths on both main and terrace levels. Terrace also has game room with summer kitchen. Located in the new development of Cedar Point with large lots and incredible views. This pre-sale package includes the lot, cottage, seawall, and dock. Lake Martin Realty Damon Story 205.789.9526 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
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Lot 16 Cedar Point, Equality • $810,000 Proposed new construction. Plans by architect Mitch Ginn. Located in the new development of Cedar Point. Large lots with incredible views. Other plans and lots available. Lake Martin Realty Damon Story 205.789.9526 www.LakeMartinRealty.com
136 Oaks Point in River Oaks • $959,000 Incredible custom lake home on large point lot with 424 FT WF near Hwy 280. 4 BR, 4 BA with four car garage. Solid oak flooring and cabinets, oak panel library, home theater. Call to see today! First Realty Call Bill Whatley 256-234-5163 • 1-800-471-LAKE www.LakeMartinHomes.net
650 Shoreline Drive, Alexander City• $589,900 LAKE MARTIN is waiting for you just steps outside this delightful 4BD/4.5BA lake home. On a gentle slope overlooking the sparkling lake! Features open Dining/Living combo, lots of glass, SS appliances w/ Subzero refrig., granite countertops, wood cabinets, antique cast iron cook stove, eatin kit., hardwood floors. Master suite on main, huge bath w/ separate tiled shower and jacuzzi tub. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Amanda Scroggins 256-749-6634 www.amandascroggins.com
189 O-3 Williams Road, Alexander City• $186,500 READY AND WAITING! 3BD/2BA oversized condo at NLCC. Great location, 3rd floor facing river bridge. Furnished w/SS appliances, Corian countertops and slate glass backsplash, vaulted ceiling in LR. Amenities include play area, two pools, hot tub, on-site grilling, large lobby/ gathering room. Comes w/ boat slip and storage room. Perfect for vacationing or full-time living!! Call today. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Amanda Scroggins 256-749-6634 www.amandascroggins.com
2752 Dobbs Road, Alexander City• $229,000 All For The Family...a neighborhood you have dreamed of, convenient to town. Spacious 4BD/3BA, open FamRm w/ fireplace/Dining Rm. Large kitchen w/ sitting area. MasterBR/BA on main plus guest rm/office &1/2 BA. Spacious laundry rm. 2 huge Bedrms w/bonus rms in each, walkin closets w/ 1BA upstairs. Lg open basement area w/BA, game room, Fam rm 2car garage, lg deck & fenced backyard. RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Samantha Spurlin 256-786-0650 www.samanthaspurlin.com
419 Pine Point, Eclectic • $1,075,000 Quality Living at It's Best...in this well-maintained and elegant lake home! Located in Trillium, this home features 2.5 stories, 5BD/4.5BA, 2 FRs, play room, 2 Kit., expansive decks, salt water pool, hot tub/spa w/privacy fence and more! All overlooking beautiful Lake Martin..so bring the family and friends and begin entertaining and enjoying life! RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Amanda Scroggins 256-749-6634 www.amandascroggins.com
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Bob & Susie Q’s Lake Martin Adventure Why subdividing their lot for return on investment probably won’t work
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new home, how close it can be placed to the lot ob and Susie Q. Buyer have found a way lines, the materials used, or any number of other to buy a Lake Martin waterfront home that things. will pay for itself! Still other neighborhoods have architectural It’s easy money, they think. They have done review boards, committees of residents who are their due diligence (i.e. watch HGTV) and are tasked with making sure all new construction fits ready to make their move. They have found the the homeowner association’s guidelines. These perfect little Lake Martin waterfront cabin. It’s on are all “deed restrictions” because they were part a beautiful lot with 500 feet of waterfront. When of the deed when Bob and Susie Q. bought their they notice that the house is crammed over to one house. side of the lot, the idea came to them. I hear from buyers all the time that want a “Hey, here’s a cute cabin on a lot that is way waterfront lot that is, in their words, “unrestricttoo big for it. We can cut off 300 feet of waterLAKE PROPERTY ed.” When they mention that, I always ask them front to make another lot, sell that lot only and BY JOHN COLEY if they plan to split the lot or build two homes keep the house and the 200-foot waterfront propon a lot. Usually, they say no. Most of the time, erty. We will probably come out ahead. We can’t buyers think unrestricted refers to controls, such as architeclose!” they thought. tural review committees. They don’t want anyone telling them I can think of two reasons they will. what color paint to use on their decks. First, they might need to consider that HGTV is carried on This also comes up when people want to be able to park the cable networks of Charter, Com-Link, Inc., and Dish here at little ‘ole Lake Martin. In other words, we know how to flip their RV on the lot for a few years before they build. Or, they even might want to park the RV during the precious few (and flop) here, too. If a deal is that much of a layup, it will months of home construction. Most formal neighborhoods likely be scooped up by Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand way and county road plats at Lake Martin have restrictions against before it comes on their radar in the big city. this practice. The second – and biggest – reason for their impending Other buyers might like to put a manufactured home on the loss is that the lot is restricted. Well, I should say that there lot and keep it like that as long as possible. Again, it’s equally is a 98 percent chance that it is restricted; and therefore, they difficult to find a lot that would allow this. cannot split the lot. The seller is selling the lot subject to the Does that mean all restrictions are bad? If your neighbor same deed restrictions under which he bought, and at Lake split his lot into 30 parts and planned to sell them all to the Martin, that means Bob and Susie Q. can’t split it, among highest bidders, would you be excited about it? other things. The point here is that each lot buyer must not go around Yes, there are some needles in the haystack here and there, making assumptions. Don’t assume that all restrictions are but the last time I looked for a buyer, I reviewed the 100 or “bad,” or that any restrictions are “good.” Behold any deed so waterfront lots for sale on the lake and only found two or restrictions with your own eyes and decide their beauty. three that were truly unrestricted. How do you do that? Consider the neighborhood where Bob and Susie Q. live You verify before you buy. just outside of Gotham. Most neighborhoods have their own After that, it’s too late. A buyer with concerns about what sets of rules about what can be done on a lot should include a contingency in the real kinds of homes can estate contract to say “this offer is subject to buyer’s favorable be built. They review of all deed restrictions” or something like that. The might also buyer should consult an attorney to make absolutely sure. have I am not a lawyer, but my experience here at Lake Martin rules that has pretty much taught me to avoid making assumptions. If state the I had to guess, I would say that Bob and Susie Q. Buyer minimum wouldn’t be able to split that lot. size of a John Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin Voice Realty. He is also the author of the blog Lake Martin Voice at LakeMartinVoice.com. 58 LAKE
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Bruce Adams Wind Creek State Park Manager
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What were your earliest experiences at Lake Martin? I drove through Wind Creek State Park on a return trip from a managers’ meeting in the early 90s. I was the manager of Claude D. Kelly State Park in Atmore, Alabama, at the time. I remember the impression of cleanliness at the park and surrounding area and the aesthetic beauty of the Highway 280 median in Alexander City. The Bradford pear trees that used to be planted there were in full bloom. What a sight to behold. How long have you worked at Wind Creek State Park and what positions have you held here? I was transferred to Wind Creek in January 1999 at the request of former Superintendent Phillip Easterwood. Phil had been working without an assistant for some time. He needed help, and I needed experience. What is the best thing about your job? Watching families grow as they return to the park each year. The parents I have met over the years are now grandparents. Their once-small children are now bringing their children to teach them the values of outdoor activities. The rewards are generational, and they bring a reality to one of the mission statements of the state parks goals: To preserve for future generations … What is the biggest challenge for you in your job? Making daily decisions that impact others and trying to make others understand the reason behind those decisions. More and more, the public demands answers to “why can’t I” questions instead of accepting the regulations as written. For the most part, the regulations are written and administered to promote the safety and convenience of all the public and not for individuals. Sometimes, this interferes with what some individuals consider “just having fun.” Kind of like going 70 miles per hour in a 45-miles-per-hour zone; it’s never right, but it may not be as harmful if you are the only one on the road. What does the future hold for Wind Creek State Park, and how might the local community help to support those projects? In the immediate future, we are looking at upgrading the playground equipment with help from a LWCF grant and volunteer labor. Also, the advertised Adventure Zip Line is still being considered since the overall state parks funding problems appear to be on the mend. The community can help by supporting legislation that promotes state parks and by continued use of the facilities. The local area needs to be reminded that the users we have at the park have a large economic impact on the Lake Martin area. How have funding cuts over recent years affected the services offered at the park, and what changes have you and your staff had to make to keep things running smoothly? This Park has continued to make a small profit for the state parks system. But being a part of a whole, we have had to adjust operational hours and expenses to cover what is needed and hold back on services we would like to offer. You’d be surprised at how well the public will respond if
you give them the best accommodation possible with the limited resources available. Like most of us, we just expect effort when we make a reasonable request. 100 percent effort is a valuable amenity that costs nothing to give. We insist all of our staff and volunteers give it to each of our patrons daily.
What is your favorite time of day at the park and why? Early in the morning when all is quiet except hearing birds sing and smelling the bacon frying. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given and who was it from? “In your position of authority, never do for one person or group what you are not willing to do for the next. It will get you in trouble every time.” Advice given by Superintendent Hugh Branyon (recently deceased). He hired me as a seasonal worker in 1983 at Gulf State Park and was my mentor until he retired. Describe a random act of kindness that someone did for you, and how did you pass it on (pay it forward; return the favor)? There are too many blessings in life to enumerate. The most recent act of kindness was the First Responder Appreciation Supper hosted by the Elks Lodge. The recognition for all first responders was greatly appreciated. How do you relax at the lake? It’s tough to relax where you work, but every once in a while, you get to just sit down and take it all in. What’s the most fun you’ve had at the lake so far? Watching people (young and old) do something that they have never done before. Catching a fish, putting up a tent, building their first campfire, or jumping off Chimney (Chicken) Rock. I did this for the first time last summer myself to show my grandkids. A woman watching from a boat was impressed. I told her I was pretty impressed myself. If you could have dinner with any three people from any era, who would they be and why? Dinner with anybody, any time is good with me. I’m no respecter of persons when it comes to a good meal. What charities or community service are important to you and why? Disabled children or lonely seniors. I also have a great respect for caregivers that take on these responsibilities. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received and from whom did it come? “Because I know my Papa,” from my granddaughter when asked what made her think she could get “that” by her Nana. What is something that no one knows about you? I relax by playing old video games. The two-button (simple) type, where all you have to do is jump and shoot.
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Martin since it was bestowed upon our lake by ake Watch of Lake Martin recently held then-Gov. Bob Riley in 2011. TAL recognizes its 25th annual meeting at the StillWaters Lake Martin as an exceptional resource with Homeowners Association Building. high quality of water. Thanks to the legwork of Dick Bronson, TAL protections include: founder and a past president of Lake Watch, Mandatory Best Management Practices we were fortunate to have the State Director (BMPs) on NPS dischargers around the lake. of the Alabama Department of Environmental For example, when my wife, Maria, and I Management (ADEM), Lance LeFleur, as our recently built our house on the lake, we were guest speaker, accompanied by his charming required to have a storm water management wife, Elaine. LeFleur acknowledged the critiplan done and had to install and maintain all cally important role that the Lake Watch citizen required BMPs, such as silt fences to catch group plays in monitoring and protecting Lake LAKE WATCH eroded soils and prevent their entering the lake. Martin. BY ERIC REUTEBUCH These BMPs were required throughout the duraHe began his presentation with a graphic tion of our construction project, which is a good showing that, according to federal sources, thing. Alabama ranks in the top 25 percent – among the top 12 No new point source discharges, such as wastewater treatstates – in carrying out its duties in state environmental ment plants or factory outfalls, are allowed except when no management. He continued by presenting public perception feasible alternative is available. If allowed, the new dischargsurvey data indicating some very interesting perceptions – es must meet strict pollution standards, including very low some correct and some incorrect. phosphorus levels of less than 1 milligram per liter. A correct perception is that more people think that our LeFleur then produced a series of slides that emphasized environment is cleaner now than it was years ago, both air the ‘T’ in TAL, graphics showing good dissolved oxygen and water (2013 results vs. 1998 survey results). and low chlorophyll levels. Dissolved oxygen is needed to An incorrect perception he presented is that the majority support healthy fish and other aquatic critter populations, of folks don’t realize that storm water runoff or nonpoint and low chlorophyll translates to low levels of algae, the source pollution (NPS pollution) is the biggest source of stuff that turns lakes green and slimy. These are both indicawater pollution today. Most of the people surveyed believed that point source pollution, or pollution flowing out of a pipe tors of a clean, healthy lake. He concluded his informative and encouraging presentaor outfall from city wastewater treatment plants or factory tion with an assignment for all present, and one that I would discharges, was the more prevalent pollution source. encourage all lake residents and lake beneficiaries to considInterestingly, we all contribute to NPS pollution; examer: If you would like assure that ADEM is able to continue ples include lawn and garden chemicals and fertilizers, to monitor and protect our Treasured Alabama Lake, ask agricultural chemicals and fertilizers and soil eroded from your local state House and Senate members to adequately construction sites that washes into streams, lakes and rivers fund ADEM. during significant rainfall/runoff events. Though the state budget has been gutted over the past LeFleur continued with some encouraging statistics indidecade, with the state taking ADEM-generated permit procating that the number of stream/river miles of impaired or gram funds to supplement the general fund, LeFleur pointed polluted waters has declined to about half of what it was in 1998 – very good news! He reported similar news for lakes/ out that with funding ranked at 49th in the nation, ADEM has done a lot with a little, but recent budget cuts have reservoirs – about a 30 percent decline in polluted water reached the point at which efficiency can no longer make up acreage. And then more good news in that, from 1982 to for a lack of resources. 2014, Alabama saw an increase from zero in Outstanding This is akin to running a car for five years without an oil National Resource Waters to more than 800 stream-miles, change; it may be cheaper in the short-term, but you will plus 1,920 acres of bays; and from zero Outstanding pay an even higher price in the long run. The same is true Alabama Waters to 335 stream-miles and 3,806 acres of for environmental management of our treasured lake and bays, as well as about 40,000 acres of Treasured Alabama for all of Alabama’s waters, lands and air. Please consider Lake (TAL) – namely, our very own Lake Martin. helping ADEM and Lake Watch protect our treasured Lake This was especially great news, since all of these highranking classifications and designations provide significantly Martin for all to enjoy today and into the future. Visit www. lakewatch.org and lend a hand. higher levels of protection for the waterbodies that have received them. Eric Reutebuch is president of Lake Watch Lake Martin, a For example, the TAL designation that LeFleur and volunteer non-profit environmental organization that moniADEM, in collaboration with Dick Bronson and Lake tors water quality at Lake Martin. For information about Watch, worked over several years to establish has provided Lake Watch, visit www.lakewatch.org. – and continues to provide – increased protection for Lake APRIL 2016
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The Perfect Cast Observation, technique and practice help you to hunt like a bass
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racy becomes even more critical. Casting method here have been many articles written and can be essential in getting the bait exactly where many words spoken on how to catch more you want it without spooking the fish off the fish. It’s one of the reasons that, since the cover. first tackle shop opened, we anglers have stood As you move down a bank, picture where around discussing the victorious battles and agothe fish might have the best chance at getting nizing defeats of our finned friends. The success themselves a natural meal. Look at the bank and of fishing tournament organizations is deeply what it has to offer. Are there trees in the water? rooted in our desire to prove who is telling the Any stumps, large rocks, docks? Shade? Wind? tales and who can bring them to the scales. Current? Different species of fish might have Fishing, in general, is a competition with the slightly different preferences; so consider what fish. To fool the fish into biting something they species of fish you are looking for and what shouldn’t is the bare bones explanation. There is BIG CATCHES you have learned about where they like to hang much to be said about the battle that ensues once BY GREG VINSON around. you set the hook, as well. The difficulty – and Each cast is an opportunity to learn more. Cast therein, the great challenge of it all – is to do it at each target with a purpose, visualizing where the fish might with consistency. be positioned and how you can show them your offering withWhere your minnow lands and how it relates to what’s out alerting them to your physical presence. going on under the slick surface of the water matters. Land in Casting method and angle can help you put bait exactly one spot, catch a fish; land in another spot, and your minnow where you want it, within inches, if necessary, and with stealth will get tired of swimming. Casting becomes more important when you’re chasing bass. that won’t blow your cover. The shorter the cast you have to make, the more accurate Bass like to relate to structure, such as points, humps, channel you will most likely be. Approach your target with stealth and bends, etc. They also like cover, such as brush, stumps, rocks, control, setting yourself up to make the perfect cast. Try to get docks, grass … the list goes on there, too. They are predators, it right the first time because that’s your best chance at getand they use these two elements to hunt. ting bit. Keep in mind that the better you can see down in the Hunters set up in blinds or tree stands to conceal their preswater, the better the fish can see, as well. ence from their objectives. Or, they slip through the woods I like to use a gentle underhanded pitch a lot of times, if I quietly, using the terrain to conceal their presence as they stalk a target. The bass is no different in that respect, but their blinds can get close enough. By swinging the rod tip low, I can minimize the splash my bait makes when it lands. I’m more likely and their terrain are below the water. to be able to drop my bait right on a fish’s nose without spookThat’s where the cast becomes important. ing him. He’ll have to see it then. In a day of bass fishing, it’s not uncommon to make thouIf I feel I need a greater distance from my target than a sands of casts. It can be very demanding trying to focus on pitch will provide, the next option – and probably the one I each and every one; however, in a perfect world, that’s what it use the most – is a roll cast. It resembles the motion that a side takes to maximize success. arm pitcher uses. Elbow and wrist will be below the shoulder If you have a purpose and objective to each and every cast. with rod tip sweeping at waist level or below to the side of the You’ll fish that cast with more confidence and, therefore, are body. Again, the rod tip is low to the water, and splash can still more likely to catch a fish. be controlled, although it’s difficult to achieve the stealth of A good cast will often catch the fish quickest. A poor cast may also draw the fish away from its cover, and the further the a close-range pitch. The roll cast allows a great combination fish has to swim away from its home, the more wary it will be. of accuracy at a much greater distance while still giving me a Oftentimes, these are the fish you see following your bait until decent level of stealth. With practice, you can further develop your own technique they see the boat. Party’s over at that point, and you’ll have to be able to skip a bait with a modified version of the roll cast. to return later, at best, and try to catch a fish that you’ve just The motion is very similar to the motion when skipping rocks educated. on the lake. I got a lot of practice with that as a kid walking Fish will often reposition on a structure place, like a point the banks of Lake Martin in the wintertime. or hump, depending on a variety of elements. Wind, current Finally, use an overhand cast when you want to get maxiand time of day are just a few factors that cause fish to move mum distance. This is useful when you want to cover large around. They can often be the reason you fish a spot one day with no success and return later to find them stacked up. Make areas of water and try to draw the fish to your bait. Or you may be casting around an area to survey what’s on the bottom your casts around these areas with a purpose to determine by the feel of your bait bumping along. where the fish are positioned. An overhand cast is about like throwing hand grenades, Visualize what might be going on beneath the water and how that could affect the fish – where they might be sitting and so expect a larger splash. This can be a good thing when you want to attract fish to your topwater bait. how they might be facing. With experience, you will notice Before you throw a bait, consider structure and the condithat these things matter. tions in which you are making your cast. When every cast When you have success, take notes mentally or even write counts, you are sure to improve your success. them down. Chances are there is a reason one particular cast is successful. If you can identify what works, you may have a Greg Vinson is a full-time professional angler on the pattern that will help you make even better casts on the next Bassmaster Elite Series and PAA tours. He lives in Wetumpka stop. and grew up fishing on Lake Martin. When fishing visible cover along the banks, casting accuAPRIL 2016
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Crawfish Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
1/2 pound crawfish tail meat with fat 12 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup Duke's mayo 1/2 cup soft mascarpone cheese or cream cheese Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1 lemon Lemon zest from 2 lemons Cayenne pepper and dill sprigs for garnish
Directions
Place crawfish in a food processor on high speed until relatively smooth; then, place into a cold medium-sized mixing bowl. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Place egg yolks into a bowl along with the crawfish, setting whites aside for now. Using a fork, mash the yolks into crawfish. Then add remaining ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold contents of bowl together. Once all the ingredients have been combined, place in the bowl of a standing mixer with whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. This will make your filling fluffy and will also smooth out any lumps that may be in your filling. Refrigerate the filling for 45 minutes before piping into egg whites. When you are ready to fill the eggs, arrange whites on a plate, and use star tip on a piping bag to fill egg whites. Garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a small sprig of dill.
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day. The upper limit is 4,000 IU per day. itamin D plays an important role in There are several conditions that can lead to a overall health and in maintaining strong Vitamin D deficiency. Kidney and liver disease bones. It helps the body absorb calcium reduce the amount of the enzyme needed to and phosphorus. It helps to convey calcium to the convert Vitamin D to its active form, so it can be bones and teeth and helps regulate the amount used in the body. Cystic fibrosis, Crohns disease of calcium that remains in the blood. Vitamin D and celiac disease can prohibit the intestines from helps protect against bone loss and plays a role in absorbing Vitamin D. Gastric bypass surgery, nerve and muscle function, as well as the body’s which removes part of the stomach and intestines, immune system. makes it difficult for the vitamin to be absorbed, Our nerves need Vitamin D to be able to send as well. Obesity or a body mass index over 30 messages from the brain to other parts of our also can be associated with low Vitamin D levels. bodies; our muscles need it to move; and our HEALTHY LIVING Other factors that can lead to Vitamin D defiimmune systems depend on it to be able to fight BY JULIE HUDSON ciency include age, mobility, skin color, human off bacteria and viruses. breast milk and medications. As we age, our skin Vitamin D comes in two forms called Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin becomes less efficient at making Vitamin D, and homebound people who spend less time outside have less opportunity D2 is manufactured and used to fortify foods. Vitamin D3 is for exposure. Dark skin makes less Vitamin D than fair skin. synthesized in the skin and naturally occurs in some animalHuman breast milk contains only a small amount of Vitamin based foods. These two forms are metabolized the same way D, and some medications may affect the body’s ability to and have the same function; therefore, the term vitamin D absorb or use it. Be aware that laxatives, steroids, cholesterolrefers both of them. lowering drugs, seizure-controlling drugs, the tuberculosis We acquire Vitamin D in three ways: through our skin, our diets and from supplements. You may have heard Vitamin drug rifampin and the weight loss drug orlistat also could lead to a deficiency in Vitamin D. D called the sunshine vitamin. Most of the Vitamin D in our Monitoring Vitamin D on a regular basis does not seem to bodies – 80 to 90 percent – comes from the sun. Our bodbe common practice or currently recommended; however, if ies convert sunlight into Vitamin D when unprotected skin is exposed to sun; however, be very cautious when you are in the you present with any risk factors for a Vitamin D deficiency, your doctor might order a blood test. sun for long periods of time without sunscreen. The amount If left untreated, low levels of Vitamin D can result in of Vitamin D that our bodies make depends on several factors, osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults or rickets in children. such as the time of year, the time of day and the amount of These conditions result in brittle and soft bones, bone and cloud cover or pollution. muscle pain and weakness. This could eventually lead to a It is the ultraviolet light that causes your skin to make Vitamin D. To put this in perspective, an adult wearing a bath- high risk of falling and bone fractures. It is possible to have too much Vitamin D, and there are ing suit while exposed to the sun long enough to turn the skin several symptoms that may occur. The common symptoms to a pink color gets the same amount of Vitamin D as someone who ingests 20,000 IU of Vitamin D. Research has shown include nausea, vomiting, itching, increased thirst and urination, constipation, weakness, weight loss, confusion, heart that Vitamin D produced by sun exposure seems to remain in the body longer than it does when it comes from supplements. rhythm problems and kidney damage. It is very important to always consult with your doctor before taking high doses of Warnings about skin cancer have led most people to wear Vitamin D. extra clothing or large amounts of sunscreen while exposed The goals of preventing and treating Vitamin D deficiency to sun. The interesting fact is that wearing 30 SPF sunscreen are to reach and maintain an adequate level of the vitamin in reduces the body’s ability to produce Vitamin D by 95 peryour body. This can often be achieved by eating more foods cent. Could this possibly be one reason why we are hearing more that contain Vitamin D, exposing yourself to the sun several times a week and, if necessary, taking Vitamin D supplements. about Vitamin D deficiency recently? Research shows that five to 15 minutes of sun exposure to There are very few foods that naturally contain Vitamin D. the face, arms, legs or back three to five times a week may be Best sources come from fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna. Egg yolks and cheese provide a small amount. Fortified foods all that we need. Older adults, people with dark skin or those who live in northern climates may need to expose themselves provide most of the Vitamin D we acquire from food. Most to the sun a bit longer. cereal and milk are fortified with Vitamin D, as well as some Don’t forget that using sunscreen and standing or sitting types of orange juice, yogurt and soy products. Refer to food behind a window, including driving with the windows closed, labels to learn more about Vitamin D fortification. Supplementation may be needed for some people; however, prevents Vitamin D from being produced. it is highly recommended to check with a physician prior to taking supplements. The recommended daily intake in a Julie Hudson is a dietician at the Lake Martin Wellness healthy person between the ages of 9 and 70 is 600 IU per Center in Dadeville. 74 LAKE
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Expectations
Tasting educates the palate
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mended for any wine tasting: sparkling f you haven’t yet figured it out, the wines should be sampled first, and current theme for this column is white wines should be offered before learning what to expect when we reds. The rule of thumb, even around lift a glass of wine to our lips. For the the dinner table, is light before heavy, last several issues, we have focused on young before old and dry before sweet. exploring different varieties and styles This progression allows each wine to of wine, suggesting that wine tastings shine on its own merits, rather than are an effective way to educate our being overwhelmed or negatively influpalates and to enhance the wine experienced by what comes next. ence. A word or two on tasting etiquette Make no mistake, wine preference is to be aware of for any wine tasting. a very personal assessment, and there Strong odors might make detecting are many characteristics by which we FROM THE CELLAR delicate aromas of some wines diffimay form our opinions. Even when we BY HENRY FOY cult. Avoid wearing heavy scents like agree that this is a good wine, one of us perfume, colognes or scented hair spray will invariably add, “But it’s not what I when attending a wine event. Smoking before a prefer.” It isn’t that we are hard to please; just that many of us like what we like and as they say, life is tasting can also interfere with aromas and tastes for you and other participants, both smokers and nontoo short to drink bad wine. smokers. For your own enjoyment, avoid chewing ‘Bad’ is a bit of a misnomer that shouldn’t be used to identify wine, or anything else for that mat- gum or breath mints immediately prior to a tasting. And because many tasters are impressionable and ter, just because we don’t like it. To be bad a wine must in some way be flawed. Wine tastings help us unsure of what they are tasting, keep negative comappreciate the characteristics of different wines and ments to yourself or at least be discreet. Now let’s taste some wine. Bridget Green from how that influences our preferences. United-Johnson Brothers will be the presenter Our tolerances for certain tastes, smells and other traits vary widely and are sometimes difficult for our April wine tasting, which will be a huge to reconcile. The same wine that may be God-awful departure from our usual format. The wines we sweet for one person might be way, way too dry for have selected are all white wines, but as summer approaches, this is a good time to compare some another. Most likely, those are the extremes with the bulk of consumers giving that wine two thumbs very exciting whites. The list begins with a French wine, Picpoul up. de Pinet. We’ve enjoyed this wine from the Folle We also know by now that there’s more to it than Blanche grape in the past and look forward to reinjust tasting the wine. The appearance and aroma are troducing it this month. Next will be a 91-point important factors in evaluating wine. How it feels in Italian Pinot Grigio, the 2012 Attems, followed by the mouth and what sensations linger after taking a another French from the Loire Valley. This Vouvray sip, the finish, are points that contribute to our reacis 100 percent Chenin Blanc and another easy tions and ultimate satisfaction. drinking wine that will appeal to many. Unfortunately, our greatest limitation is our iniThe fourth wine will be Spanish, another tial expectation, prejudice or preconception, based on any number of experiences or lack of, fear, sup- 90-pointer, Fillaboa Albarino. Our final wine is a Burgundy, but remember that Burgundy isn’t the position or who knows what. color, it is the region of France where Pinot Noir is Merlot did experience some quality issues back the primary red grape, and the primary white grape when it was king. But we’ve moved beyond that. is Chardonnay. Notice that the progression here is Plenty of people will not drink red wine period from lightest, the Picpoul, to heaviest, the White because it gives them headaches. Maybe; but don’t Burgundy. blame the sulfites. White wines contain sulfites, Yes, we have been hitting the wine tasting contoo. We can’t let our biases inhibit new opportunities, new pleasures and maybe a few appealing sur- cept pretty hard since late last year and for a couple of reasons. First, it is a great way for both newprises. On the simplest level, it’s fermented grape juice meant to be enjoyed, rather than over thought. bies and connoisseurs alike to try different wines in the company of like-minded enthusiasts. And The wine tastings at Emporium Wine typically because our preferences are so personal, it is good feature five and occasionally six wines. The wines that you can discover those for yourself, rather than are usually a mixture of red and white at various always drinking what someone else chooses. price points. We encourage participants to sample all of the wines, which are about 1-ounce servHenry Foy is the owner of Emporium Wine, ings. The presenter will gladly pour less, and dump Café 128, Gallery 128 and Lake Martin’s buckets are available for those who absolutely do only walk-in cigar humidor located in downnot want that wine in their mouths. town Alexander City at 128 Calhoun Street. He We also provide light hors d’oeuvres for cleansing the palate and to suggest possible pairings. The can be reached at 256.212.WINE, on Instagram, Facebook and at emporium128@bellsouth.net. wines are presented in the standard format recomAPRIL 2016
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Bounce
Pro Tips From Lee Williams You hear the term “bounce” a lot in the game of golf. I would bet that most average golfers really do not have a clear picture of what bounce is. If you know what it is and how to use it, you will learn that it’s your best friend around the green. So what is bounce? Bounce is the back part of the sole of the club. This is what controls how much the club digs into the turf. High-bounce clubs make it easier for the club to bounce off the ground and not dig. Low-bounce clubs promote more dig and aren’t as forgiving around the green while chipping. For most amateurs, I recommend leaning towards high-bounce clubs, anything over 10 degrees. By having more bounce, you will have a higher margin for error on chip shots from a fairway lie. To correctly use the bounce, setup to the ball and position the ball towards the front of your left heel (right heel for lefty). Have the grip of the club aligned with your zipper, so that shaft is vertical to the ground and not leaning towards the target. As you take the club back, keep your wrist from cocking up. Also, make sure you are taking the club back with the turn of your chest and not your arms. On the through swing, make sure you keep your chest rotating towards your target. The biggest flaw I see in amateur golfers is that they take the club back with all arms and no chest and swing through the same way. Picture Steve Stricker’s chipping motion. If you can’t picture his chipping motion, you can find plenty of videos at Youtube.com. As you get better at using the bounce on the club you should see that you are sweeping the ball off the turf and just clipping the grass. If the turf is dry and you are seeing much dirt after you chip, you know you are not fully engaging the bounce of the club. Bounce is your best friend around the green off the tight Bermuda lies that we all tend to get in the spring and summer. Good Luck! Lee Williams, a professional golfer on the PGA Tour, grew up playing golf at Willow Point Country Club. As an amateur, Williams was a member of the 2003 and 2005 Walker Cup teams, as well as the 2004 World Amateur Team. He is sponsored by Russell Lands, King Honda, Nowlin and Associates, P.F. Chang’s, Tempus Jet, Hyatt, Adams Golf, Russell Athletic, Titleist, Ameritas Financial Corp. and Southwest Airlines.
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Inspirational Quotes for Spring Golf Golf season begins in earnest this month at Lake Martin. Recognizing that the transition from the couch to the course can be a tough one, in this issue we compiled some favorite words of wisdom to inspire your play this year. n Ben Hogan: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.” n Dean Martin: “If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” n Bob Hope: “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play at it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf." n A.A. Milne: “Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad.” n Sam Snead: “Forget your opponents; always play against par.” n Gardner Dickinson: “They say golf is like life, but don’t believe them. Golf is more complicated than that.” n Tommy Bolt: “They throw their clubs backwards, and that’s wrong. You should always throw a club ahead of you so that you don’t have to walk any extra distance to get it.” n Martha Beckman: “Man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible for a hole in one.” n Lee Trevino: “If you’re caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.” n Peter Jacobsen: “One of the most fascinating things about golf is how it reflects the cycle of life. No matter what you shoot, the next day you have to go back to the first tee and begin all over again and make yourself into something.”
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Our Advertisers n To Join, Call 256.234.4281 A1 Four Seasons................................................... 48 A&M Plumbing....................................................... 55 Advanced Cardiovascular.................................... 66 Advanced Heating & Air...................................... 49 Alabama Power...................................................... 13 Alex City Taxi & Shuttle...................................... 83 Amanda Scroggins, RE/MAX Around the Lake.........25 Atkinson Home..................................................... 83 Blue Creek Iron Works....................................... 83 Bright Wave Resources , LLC............................. 82 Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation......................... 8 C&T Electric.......................................................... 49 CertaPro Painters................................................. 82 Coach Kraft Upholstery...................................... 82 Com-Link, Inc........................................................... 6 Crew Lending......................................................... 83 Custom Docks....................................................... 60 Damon Story, Cedar Point................................. 61 DAVCO Development......................................... 83 DB Lawn Care....................................................... 82 Designs by Trish....................................................... 5 Docks Unlimited..................................................... 5 Ecological Insulation............................................. 33 Everwood Treatment............................................ 36 First Baptist Church Alexander City.................. 8 First Realty............................................................... 6 Four Seasons............................................................ 3 George Hardy D.M.D............................................. 8
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805 Friendship Road Tallassee, AL 36078 (334) 283-6541 www.chal.org
Community Skilled Care and Rehab Helping Patients Transition from Hospital to Home Why Choose Community Skilled Care and Rehab?
When Rehabilitative Care is Needed. • Generalized weakness • IV medication therapy • Recovery following an accident • Rehabilitation following surgery, stroke, or heart attack. • Rehabilitation following acute care inpatient hospital stay
• Low patient to nurse ratio • 24-hour physician in-house • Dietary, nutritional, and social services • Team approach to recovery & discharge • Coordinated & planned activities program • Nursing care provided by experienced RNs and LPNs • Physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy
For more information call: (334) 283-3857 or E-mail: swingbed@chal.org
Community Skilled Care and Rehab A division of
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