September 2019 Lake magazine

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Find Your Haven in The Willows With large, wooded and secluded lots featuring ample shoreline and open water views, The Willows of Willow Point, Home of Birmingham Home & Garden’s 2019 Inspiration Home, is truly a haven on Lake Martin.

Russell Lands On Lake Martin is proud to introduce the release of Russell Cabins of The Willows, a small enclave of the beloved, vintage cabins with a modern take. Eight waterfront and four water-accessible lots will release early Fall 2019.

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Letter from the Editor

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rowth is a good thing.

When I was a kid, it was a great thing – eagerly anticipated and carefully measured. The tradition in my family – and in many others, I assume – was to be officially measured for growth on every birthday. It was our custom to nick the trim on the kitchen door jam with the new measurement; and then, ooh and ahh about the great difference between this new mark and that made the previous year.

The difficulty was in actually identifying the mark from the previous year. With so many siblings (I am No. 9 of 13), it was sometimes hard to make out a brother’s or sister’s nick on the door jam from my own.

Disagreements were common, as everyone had an opinion about whose mark was whose and which of us had grown the most. It could sometimes be a disappointing and painful end to a day that had started with promise and vision.

Lake Martin, it seems, is experiencing some growing pains of her own. In a few short years, she will celebrate her 100th birthday, and while many people have left their mark on her since the completion of Martin Dam and the filling of the reservoir, she’s witnessed her share of squabbles over which marks are whose.

In this issue of Lake magazine, we take an in-depth look at how the lake is changing and how the collective use of those who love her affects her shoreline, her safety and her future. Turn to page 36 to learn more.

And don’t miss this year’s Labor Day concert at Lake Martin Amphitheater. Corey Smith will headline the summer’s last blowout with Willy and the G Strings and The Bank Walkers on Sunday, Sept. 1. For details, turn to page 20.

At TPI, we’re gearing up for our first-ever Lake Martin Living Art Walk. An expansion of our sister magazine’s annual art and photography contest, this year’s event will include wine, beer and bourbon tastings, as well as live music in downtown Alexander City, while you stroll through the art on Main Street and vote for your favorite work. This year’s event on Oct. 5 will award $1,000 in prizes, which are sponsored by Main Street Alexander City. Turn to page 50 for details and entry information.

The art walk is just one of the ways that Lake Martin is growing – even in the ‘off-season.’ We hope to see you there!

Chairman KENNETH BOONE

editor@lakemartinmagazine.com

Publisher STEVE BAKER

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Managing Editor BETSY ILER

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Assistant Magazine Editor AMY PASSARETTI

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Art Director AUDRA SPEARS

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Circulation ERIN BURTON

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Contributors KENNETH BOONE JULIE HUDSON CLIFF WILLIAMS LONNA UPTON GREG VINSON ROB MCDANIEL GABRIELLE JANSEN LIZI ARBOGAST JESSE CUNNINGHAM MATT SHEPPARD MARK GILLILAND STEVE ARNBERG

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor All content, including all stories and photos are copyright of: Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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On the Cover For Tucker Farnell, it's all about riding that wave behind the boat and being with her family at Lake Martin, but the lake she loves is changing. From an increase in the lake's popularity to boating safety, natural erosion and the erosion and property damage caused by the very recreation that supports the lake's growing economy, the lake in Tucker's future may look very different a few years from now than what it looks like today.

Photo by Kenneth Boone

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Contents 20. COREY SMITH TO HEADLINE LABOR DAY CONCERT AT THE AMP Willy and the G Strings and The Bank Walkers will open the annual concert at the AMP

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28. PEACE, QUIET AND A BIG VIEW Sometimes the best things happen when you're not really looking for them

36. WHAT'S RESHAPING LAKE MARTIN An in-depth look at how recreation, nature and its popularity affect our Treasured Lake

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9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE TO THE LAKE 10. LAKE SCENES 13. WHERE IS LAKE? 14. LAKE MARTIN NEWS 16. LAKE MARTIN EVENTS 23. NATURE OF THE LAKE 46. FAB FINDS

49. HOBO 52. LAKE PROPERTY 54. CHEF'S TABLE 56. HEALTHY LIVING 58. BIG CATCHES 60. CHEERS! 63. PAR FOR THE COURSE

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

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A Place To Worship Lake Martin Area Churches

WATERFRONT Church of the Living Waters Inside StillWaters, Dadeville 256-825-2990 New Hope Baptist Church 529 Peppers Road, Alexander City 256-329-2510 Church in the Pines Kowaliga Road, Kowaliga 334-857-2133

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church 178 South Tallassee Street, Dadeville 256-825-6232

St. James Episcopal Church South Central Avenue, Alexander City 256-234-4752

First United Methodist Church 310 Green Street, Alexander City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Church West Lafayette Street, Dadeville 256-825-4404 First Presbyterian Church 371 Jefferson Street, Alexander City 256-329-0524

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

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

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

Number of sales

Average selling price

Median selling price

Days on the market

Total houses for sale

July 2019 July 2016 July 2013

52 34 27

$503,626 $470,546 $466,889

$462,000 $406,000 $329,500

153 201 186

256 318 401

Inventory/ sales ratio 9.37 11.49 20.83

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

Did You Know?

Photo by Kenneth Boone

Top of the List Lake Martin recently was named to Reader’s Digest’s list of the top swimming lakes in the U.S. Our Treasured Lake shares the limelight with such well known swimming holes as Lake Powell, Crater Lake, Walden Pond and Lake Erie – which few imagined would ever recover from the damage of industrial pollution in the 1960s and 1970s.

Alabama Power Company uses GPS coordinates to analyze the exact locations of proposed activity and to identify any sensitive area stipulations for permit applications. The use of this technology can shorten the time needed to process an application.

Alabama Power does not approve the design or quality of engineering that applicants submit but only approves the type, sizes, locations and uses of proposed structures. Type might include boat ramps, piers, seawalls and the like.

"We do require that engineer-

Weather Outlook for September

September 2019 Forecast

Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the mid-80s with average lows in the lower-60s and about 4 inches of precipitation in the month of September. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures will be above normal, and rainfall will be in the normal range this month.

Year to Date

Precipitation: 37.12 inches Avg. high temp.: 75.8 Avg. low temp.: 52.2 Avg. temp.: 64.1

Our Normal September Precipitation: 4.10 inches Avg. high temp.: 84.8 Information from the Avg. low temp.: 62.0 National Weather Avg. temp.: 73.4 Service.

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The permitting process analyzes the type of structure proposed but not its engineering or design

ing-approved drawings be prepared and submitted, and if your drawings don't meet the specs for that area, we would tell you, but we can't tell you if the engineered design will hold up," said Alabama Power's HydroServices Manager Jim Crew.

Last Month's Lake Levels Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 490.35 Lowest: 484.97 Lake depth is measured in reference to mean sea level. For up-to-date water levels at the lake, visit the website lakes.alabamapower.com.

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

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Lake Scene n People & Places

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(1) Leigh Hester's granddaughter Hayes and her best buddy Griff love the lake life. (2) Everleigh Alford spent an afternoon chillin' in her grandparents' pool at Pace's Point. (3) Evie Grace and Ian Huffstutler loved catching fish at Granddaddy and Granlyn's house on Lake Martin while Gabe Huffstutler (in the background) looks on. (4) Ella Kate and Ann Margaret love floating with their Gigi at Chimney Rock. (5) Cousins McKinley and Ethan Owens, Allie Pendery and Grace and Mia Owens, take the ceremonial leap from the dock. (6) Jolene Clark, Trina Faulkner, Ann Gordon, Susan Remillard, Elaine Stead, Leslie Samford and Gina Murray, members of the class of 1975, took a reunion photo during the Lake Martin Auburn Club annual meeting on July 18. (7) Even the Gainers' hydrangeas can't get enough of a beautiful Lake Martin sunrise.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) All is quiet at Dixie Sailing Club in this photo by Mili Dee Lewis. (2) Averie Dodwell, the 2-year-old granddaughter of Cameron and James Dodwell, was captivated by a recent issue of Lake magazine. (3) Chico and Blakely Sumners love the view during a cruise on the lake. (4) Hayley Harrison Pruitt and Shelby Harrison hang with the goats at Goat Island. (5) Janet Beale's granddaughter, Stella, watches the boat parade with Walker. (6) A firey sunset at Little Kowaliga Creek turns the lake to flames in this end-of-asummer-day photo sent by Charles Murrell.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Larry and Linda Bailey, along with Alex and Karen Smith, Andy, Lara, Mallory and Zac Smith, Jessica Latham and Claire Coutras, took Lake to Florence, Italy, on a Mediteranean cruise to celebrate their 50th anniversary. (2) Martha Sue and Bud Champion took Lake to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. (3) OC and Bobbie Harrison took Lake magazine on their cruise to Glacier Bay, Alaska. (4) John and Jan Jung took Lake magazine to Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to celebrate July 4th with Matt, Kati, Libby and Heidi Doebler.

(5) Hays and William Marks took Lake magazine to Wrigley Field. (6) Lexi Key and Tatum Gandy show their American pride with Lake magazine at the World Cup in Lyon, France.

(7) Lake magazine went to Turks and Caicos with Alan and Mendy Simmons,Tom and Cat Saunders, Phil Saunders and Anne and Nic Ellison to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays.

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Lake Martin News Lake Martin to host 2020 FLW Fishing Tournament

Fishing League Worldwide, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced last month that Lake Martin has been selected to host the third event of the 25th season of the FLW Tour on March 19-22, 2020. The 25th season of the FLW Tour will feature seven regularseason tournaments showcasing the best anglers in the world competing at top bass fisheries at peak times.

“Lake Martin and Alexander City are ecstatic about hosting the Fishing League Worldwide event in February of 2020.” said Ed Collari, President & CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to sharing our Treasured Lake and vibrant community with the best anglers in the world, as well their families and fans.”

The FLW Tour has visited Lake Martin just once previously – in 2001 – with 2020 marking the second visit in the Tour’s 25-year history.

The full schedule for the 2020 FLW Tour season was announced live to anglers and media last month at the annual pre-FLW Cup banquet in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

“We’re extremely excited for the FLW Tour to visit Lake Martin in 2020,” said Kathy Fennel, president of FLW operations. “It’s fun for both the anglers and fans to compete on ‘new’ fisheries, and this will be the first FLW Tour event on Lake Martin in 19 years. We look forward to showcasing the fantastic fishing and expect great success as we bring the FLW Tour back to Central Alabama.”

The event will be hosted by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Further details will be announced later this year. For complete details and updated information, visit FLWFishing.com. ~ Staff Report

Local Elks Club supports Camp ASCCA

Alabama Elks Lodge leaders donated $50,000 to Camp ASCCA during a tour of the facility in Jackson’s Gap on Wednesday.

Many volunteers from the Alexander City Elks Lodge 1878 attended and played a big part in getting the camp boat prepared for the kids to enjoy the summer. The donation to Camp ASCCA is the biggest charitable contribution the Elks make in Alabama every year.

Campers, staff and volunteers welcomed 60 Elks to show them appreciation. Some of the Elks cooked hamburgers for lunch while others toured Camp ASCCA. The $50,000 will be used for capital projects at the facility, such as the newly purchased “Floating Elk” pontoon boat made possible by the Alabama Elks’ generous fundraising efforts last winter and spring.

Camp ASCCA, an Easterseals organization, offers full summer camp activities and programs for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Typical daily camp activities include tubing on Lake Martin, three ziplines, horseback riding, animal and environmental education, arts and crafts, swimming, miniature golf, canoeing, fishing, archery, a waterslide and boat rides. Evening programs include talent shows, concerts, scavenger hunts, ballfield games and dances.

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Camp ASCCA’s mission is to help eligible individuals with disabilities and/or health impairments achieve equality, dignity and maximum independence. ~ Staff Report

AWF honors cleanup with annual award

Alabama Power’s Renew Our Rivers campaign last month was presented with one of the state’s most prestigious environmental conservation awards.

The Alabama Wildlife Federation honored Renew Our Rivers Aug. 9 as the Water Conservationist of the Year during the group’s annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony.

For more than 40 years, AWF has presented the awards to people and organizations that work to conserve the state’s wildlife and other natural resources.

The Water Conservationist of the Year award recognizes work in water resources conservation. Efforts focused on protection and improvement of water quality are especially important.

Renew Our Rivers began in the spring of 2000 with one Alabama Power Company employee’s vision to clean a stretch of the Coosa River near the company’s generating plant in Gadsden. Since then, more than 117,000 volunteers have joined the effort and collected more than 15.5 million pounds of trash and debris from waterways across the Southeast.

“Renew Our Rivers, now celebrating 20 years, has become known nationally as a conservation leader in waterway cleanup,” said Alabama Black Belt Adventures President Thomas A. Harris, who was among those who nominated Alabama Power for the honor. “The natural instinct to conserve and preserve water resources spurred this initiative and grew each year with the help of neighboring community partners, volunteers and organizations.”

In 2018 alone, 4,000 volunteers removed more than 268,000 pounds of trash from Alabama lakes, rivers and shorelines. Since the program began on Lake Martin, more than 105 tons of trash have been collected.

In addition to the Water Conservationist of the Year award, recent Alabama Power retiree Steve Krotzer was honored as the Fisheries Conservationist of the Year. Krotzer worked 37 years with Alabama Power, collaborating on numerous projects with state and federal biologists. His work included assessing fish communities; discovering the most viable population of the threatened trispot darter; and assisting with data collection and water quality improvements for the Tulotoma snail, which contributed to the first federal “downlisting” of an aquatic snail, from endangered to the less-dire, threatened category. He also worked as the principal biologist on a landmark project to restore flows to a bypassed section of the Coosa River downstream of Weiss Lake.

Visit alabamawildlife.org/governors-conservation-achievement-awards for a list of all the honorees and more details about the ceremony, ~ Staff Report

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Sept. 1 Labor Day Concert at The AMP

Close out the summer concert series at The Lake Martin Amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The AMP is located at 8878 Kowaliga Rd. The Bank Walkers and Auburn’s Willie and the G Strings will open for headliner Corey Smith. For more information, call 256-397-1019 or visit theamponlakemartin.com.

Sept. 6 Chris Cooley and Diana Thompson Sardis United Methodist Church and Lake Pointe Baptist Church will present a free recital featuring international pianist Chris Cooley and opera soprano Diana Thompson. They will perform together at Lake Pointe Baptist Church, 8352 state Route 50 in Dadeville at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken up, and there will be a reception to follow with light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the musicians.

Sept. 21 Walking for Warriors

Dolores Hydock presents her one-woman show Through the Back Door: The Music that Bridged the Bayou and brings to life a wide range of characters from history. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City.

Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Alexander City Theatre II will hold open auditions for 23-30 roles in this year’s Christmas production, the Jakes version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Auditions will be held at the ACT II Fine Arts Center at 216 Tallapoosa St., across from Strand Park in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12; from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14; and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. In addition to parts for women, 16 LAKE

Sept. 16 Horizons Unlimited: Chris Goodman

As the Tallapoosa River hydro manager for Alabama Power, Chris Goodman is responsible for hydro-generation dams and units. He will present The Hydro Generation of Martin Dam. Horizons CALENDAR OF EVENTS Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LAKE MARTIN to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, Dadeville's annual fall festival 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 features children's activities, great in Alexander City. food and entertainment Membership is $20 per for the whole family person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Sept. 9 Horizons Unlimited: Dolores Hydock

Sept. 12-15 A Christmas Carol Auditions

there are several roles for children of all ages and for 11 men. Rehearsals will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the production will be staged in early December. For more information, visit the ACT II website at actheatre2.com or call director Patti Smith at 256-750-7153.

Tallapoosa County’s Caring Refuge will host this family-friendly event at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex to present an opportunity to honor/ support individuals and families of Tallapoosa County that have fought or are fighting battles with cancer. There will be live entertainment with Chris Ewing, bouncy houses, face painting, food vendors and much more. Bring chairs, tents and blankets, along with family and friends from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The group will pre-sell T-shirts and wing plates. For more information, call 256496-1484.

Sept. 23 Horizons Unlimited: Ruth Beaumont Cook

Ruth Beaumont Cook will present Magic in Stone: The Sylacauga Marble Story, which will highlight Geneva Mercer, a skilled artist and sculptor who was Giuseppe Moretti’s long-time assistant. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

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participants will receive 15 percent off any wine purchases from the evening’s selections.

Sandra Fuller has been with Tallapoosa County Tourism since December 2018 and will present Tourism in Tallapoosa County. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Oct. 5 6th Annual BGHS Alumni & Friends Car Show

The Farmers Market at Broad Street Plaza will remain open through September. Find fresh produce – including blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, beans and corn – along with honey, jams, jellies, handmade art and more. Vendors will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Main Street Alexander City at 256-329-9227 for information.

Millerville Trade Day

Spectators are admitted free of charge for this annual event at Bibb Graves High School in Millerville. Activities will include 50/50 tickets, a money tree, games, door prizes, music, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register cars for $20 each between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crafts set-ups are $20. Call Patsy Sullivan at 205-317-7798 for crafting information; for event information, call Richard Bearden at 256-596-0073 or Ray Camp at 256-354-3311.

Oct. 5 Dadeville Fall Festival

The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber’s Annual Fall Festival will feature children’s activities, including petting zoos, face painting, color run, pony rides, inflatables, and more, along with entertainment for the whole family. Come and enjoy the good food; hang out with the locals; meet new friends; shop local wares; listen to live music by River Dan; meet Aubie and Big Al; or even build a Soap Box car and enter in the Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby. There also will be a car and truck show on site. The event will be held at Courthouse Square from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

Oct. 5 Lake Martin Living Art Walk

Bibb Graves School on state Route 9 hosts this trade day on the third Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m with free outside setup for vendors, yard sale, flea market and swap meet items (no food vendors). Donations from sales to BGHS Alumni and Friends Association would be appreciated. There will be a designated area to bring vehicles for sale with $20 donation to BGHSAFA upon sale.

For information, contact Bruce Lowery at 205-522-5794.

Alabama Wildlife Federation Naturalist Hikes

Every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, hike some of Lanark’s 5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook.

Visit alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies 18 years of age and older are invited to participate in the club at Adelia M. Russell Library on the last Thursday of every month. Meet in the conference room at 4 p.m. Call the library at 256-234-4644 for each month’s book title.

Santuck Flea Market

Lake Martin Living will put a new spin on the annual art and photography contest this year when Lake’s sister magazine launches the inaugural Lake Martin Living Art Walk on Main Street in Alexander City. Art will be displayed on sidewalks, in alleys and inside five downtown exhibit locations. Downtown merchants will remain open later, and patrons will be able to vote for the People’s Choice award throughout the day. Some $1,000 in prizes will be awarded to submitting artists. The deadline to enter art is 5 p.m. on Sept. 20. Entry fee is $15 per submission, with a limit of five per person. Enter works at TPI, 548 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City. For more information, see the ad on page 48 of this issue or call Betsy or Amy at 256-234-4281.

Season-Long Events Wine Tastings

Alexander City Farmers Market

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

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

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

Real Island Supper

Catherine’s Market will host wine tastings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays through Aug. 30. Admission is $5, and

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd.,

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Equality. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share. Some nights are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.

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 6 p.m. at the terminal building at the Thomas C. Russell Field Airport in Alexander City, with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. For more information, contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.

Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

Fourth Fridays at EPAC

The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on state Route 9 in Equality. Visit the Equality Performing Arts Center Facebook page for a schedule of upcoming artists.

Trivia Night at Niffer’s on the Lake

Every Thursday, Niffer’s hosts trivia night at 7 p.m.

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

Clean Community Partnership Cleanups

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

Every third Tuesday of the month, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event at 8 a.m. open to any chamber member. Participants should meet at the TPI bullpen at the Lake Martin Innovation Center for coffee, a light breakfast and a chance to network with community members.

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The Artists Association of Central Alabama meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Senior Center and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus St. Beginners are welcome, and there is no charge for open studios. For information, call June Dean at 334-301-5317 or Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

Music on the Deck

Every Sunday through Sept. 15, there will be live music at Kowaliga Restaurant from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Worship on the Water

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

First Saturday Markets

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

Coffee & Connections

Open Studio

Standard Deluxe in Waverly will host its local markets on the first Saturday of each month through September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local vendors will be on site, the T-shirt shop will be open and food will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit StandardDeluxe.com.

Yoga on the Green

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

Friday on the Green

Wind down your busy week on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 13. Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and friends. Play some cornhole, decorate the sidewalks with chalk and take turns with the hula hoops.

Roman Catholic Services at the Lake

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

Church of Living Waters

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

Church in the Pines

Sunday services will be held through Labor Day and begin at 9 a.m. with rotating guest speakers.

To include your upcoming event in Lake’s calendar listing, please send details to editor@lakemagazine.life by the 15th of the preceding month.

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Corey Smith will once again rock the AMP this Labor Day

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Just weeks before he sets off across the country on his solo acoustic tour of eight U.S. cities in 11 days, Corey Smith will help Lake Martin bid farewell to summer. The native Southern country music phenom returns to the Lake Martin Amphitheater stage on Sunday, Sept. 1, to headline the last big blowout concert of the year. Willy and the G Strings and The Bank Walkers start the party that will long be remembered as the perfect end to a perfect summer.

Tickets are $20 and can be purhcased onine at theamponlakemartin.com/tickets.

Gates at the AMP open at 5 p.m., and Willy and

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the G Strings take the stage at 6 p.m. Willy and the G Strings, an Auburn band with Lake Martin roots, will turn up the heat and take a hard look at rock. Midshow, The Bank Walkers will take the stage. This popular local band of five musicians, who all hold fulltime professional jobs on the side, will carry the evening with Classic and Southern rock favorites. And when evening falls, Georgia native Corey Smith will close out the summer on the grassy hillside at Lake Martin.

Smith has forged a strong connection with his loyal fans, releasing 10 albums of his own writing, including the smooth, time-twisting Twenty-One. What better

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ne Labor Day concert

Willy and the G Strings will open the concert at 6 p.m.

way to end the summer than to reminisce with great music and great friends under the Lake Martin stars?

Spread a blanket on the cool grass at the AMP; set up lawn chairs and gather friends and family for another great time at Lake Martin’s premier concert venue. Bring the kids and a cooler – but please leave pets at home – and get ready to make another marvelous memory of life at the lake in the summer of 2019.

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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. – 1 Peter 1:3

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Dog Fennel NATURE OF THE LAKE

BY KENNETH BOONE

Dog Fennel was used to ward off fleas and ticks in dog kennels

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The distinctive, lacy green plumes of Dog Fennel are easy to spot, even at 55 miles per hour.

Late summer is a great time to look for this tall native weed. And the shoulders of roads are a good place to start looking, since Dog Fennel likes roadsides, clear-cuts, recently burned woodlands and forest edges.

It’s a prolific early colonizer of newly disturbed soil, and it tends to prefer moist soils.

Dog Fennel can grow to more than 9 feet tall – another reason it’s easy to spot through the windshield at high speed.

Its leaves are very thin and feathery, almost hair-like.

The leaves begin the season a bright, yellowish green color but change to silver tones during the fall.

The long, tall stems of Dog Fennel change from spring and summer green to a more red color in autumn.

The tiny white daisy-like Dog Fennel flowers bloom in September and give way to tiny red berries in the fall. These berries produce hairy seeds that catch the wind to help spread this plant.

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U.S., from Massachusetts and Missouri to Texas and Florida. It is also found on the nearby islands of Cuba and the Bahamas.

Eupatorium capillifolium is the botanical name of this plant. “Capillifolium” aptly means “hair-leaf” in Latin.

The common name Dog Fennel came about because this plant looks a little like the herb fennel, which is used in many cooking cultures, as well as the fact that this weed was once commonly placed on the floor of dog kennels to ward off fleas and ticks.

That kennel trick worked because Dog Fennel contains the chemical pyrrolizidine, which is a toxic alkaloid. If consumed by birds and mammals, pyrrolizidine could cause liver damage – the liver clogs and begins to retain fluid – and may even cause death.

That’s why you will often see Dog Fennel standing tall in fields that otherwise are being grazed low by cattle: Livestock know better than to eat it.

Scientists think the plant produces pyrrolizidine as a defense against getting eaten, and they have good reasons to believe that.

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From left: Dog Fennel grows to 9 feet tall on roadsides and forest edges; In autumn, these tall green stems will take on a red hue; The thin, feathery green leaves will gain silver tones in the fall.

One is the fascinating relationship between beautiful Scarlet-Bodied Wasp Moth and Dog Fennel.

When it comes time to mate, a male Scarlet-Bodied Wasp Moth will land on a Dog Fennel plant and throw up a chemical that dissolves the leaves. He then laps up the pyrrolizidine-laden liquid and goes searching for a mate. When he finds her, he will begin a nine-hour mating process that involves coating his date with Dog Fennel juice and transferring some to the eggs as they are fertilized. As a result of painting both his girlfriend and her eggs with a toxic chemical, his offspring have an improved chance of survival.

Scientists testing this observation took a female Scarlet-Bodied Wasp Moth that had been doused with pyrrolizidine and put her in the web of a banana spider.

The spider promptly cut the moth from its web and freed it.

People can also benefit from this chemical by rubbing crushed Dog Fennel on their clothing as an insect repellent. Just don’t eat it. Although there have been reports of some people using Dog Fennel as a cooking herb with no obvious ill effects, there have also been

reports of people who have permanently damaged their livers by consuming small amounts.

Dog Fennel played an interesting role in the life of early American legend Johnny Appleseed, whose real name was John Chapman. In 1802, Chapman lashed two canoes together and floated 16 bushels of apple seeds down the Ohio River, planting apples and preaching at homesteads across rural America. He charged a few cents per tree and used that money to buy more seed to continue his mission. He was well loved for his work with apple trees but not so much for also planting Dog Fennel on each farm he visited, which he thought provided protection against malaria. As it turns out, Dog Fennel didn’t ward off malaria; however, it is invasive and within a few seasons, Dog Fennel spread to the pastures and newly tilled fields on the farms that Chapman visited.

Information for this article came from the Virginia Native Plant Society, the South Carolina Native Plant Society, Eat the Weeds, WildSouthFlorida.com and gardenofpraise.com.

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Peace, Quiet and a Big View Sometimes, the best things happen when you're not really looking for them

STORY BY LONNA UPTON & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

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With their permanent residence only an hour and a half away, Thad and Allison Estes have had easy access to Lake Martin as their go-to weekend and summer haven for 17 years. Columbus, Georgia, natives, the Esteses owned a home in the Sandy Creek area for seven years, but when they happened upon a cabin for sale near Anchor Bay, their sense of adventure was piqued. Allison loves to decorate, and Thad loved the big water view, so the new location fit the bill. Three renovations later, the Esteses could not be happier with their decision.

“We were riding around in the boat one day, one of our favorite things to do, and we were definitely not looking for a new place. We saw the For Sale sign and the awesome boathouse; then, Thad saw the cabin, and he knew it had potential,” Allison Estes said.

The 2,100-square-foot cabin sits on a half-acre lot with the lakeside beauty of natural boulders in the hillside leading down to the water, a heavily wooded backyard and established landscaping. The cabin itself had white vinyl siding and a green metal roof, which became the first two items to receive updates as the couple began making changes to their new location.

“We hired Kevin Shubird of WSC Distinctive Builders in Wetumpka to do our first renovation. We replaced the vinyl siding with HardiePlank board-andbatten siding and painted it what I think is a perfect lake house color – Urbane Bronze from SherwinWilliams. We were even able to paint the metal roof gray. Inside, we removed a wall that blocked the entryway view of the main room. Losing that wall just opened up the whole house,” Estes said.

Fresh paint updated the entire home. The original pine floors were painted Cord from Farrow and Ball, and the walls and the beadboard ceiling were refreshed with white.

The second renovation phase, completed by Henderson and Coker in Alexander City, installed floor-to-ceiling sliding doors from the house onto the screened porch to enhance the lake view. Wicker furniture with light green and brown cushions and pillows graces the screened porch. Small tables with lamps, oars standing in the corner and live plants decorate the cozy, restful space.

The Esteses’ home includes three bedrooms and three baths, but a separate 800-square-foot guesthouse sits several yards from the main house.

“We actually call it the fraternity house. It’s a big open space with six beds, a pool table and college furniture. It’s indestructible,” she said. “My son, Mobley, worked at SpringHouse and The Ridge during several summers here. In fact, he was inspired from that work to change his major to hospitality. He ended up with an internship at Kowaliga Restaurant, so he has a great connection to the lake and still loves to bring friends – lots and lots of friends.”

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The stone patio was added during the cabin's second renovation

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Fern prints and earth tones lend a sense of the outdoors to the master bedroom

The original tile countertops were updated but retain their vintage charm

Family furniture pieces are used throughout the cabin

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The tree-covered lot offers shade and privacy without compromising the view

An abstract painting adds a pop of color

structed the Esteses’ favorite spot – a stone patio surrounded by a stone wall with steps to the boathouse. Nearby, Thad has set up a tee box for his guests and for him to practice their golf swings while seeing how far they can hit balls into the lake. An original stone fire pit is positioned downhill from the patio.

“We love the patio and the panoramic lake view that goes all the way to Kowaliga Bridge. We just like to sit right there and watch the world go by,” Estes said.

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guest room and a bathroom.

“Roland suggested shiplap in the main areas of the house, which we’d never thought about, and we love it,” she added.

Estes carried a theme of bright blues, yellows and reds in fabrics and paintings throughout the home, splashing color against the white shiplap and crisp, white linens. The walls are complete with whimsical frames, sailboats, fish and a large framed map of Lake Martin.

“We moved most of the furniture from our cabin in Blue Creek. We love antiques, both of our parents are in the antique business, and I love to shop thrift stores,” Estes said.

Just off the entry, two bedrooms and baths provide comfortable spaces for family and guests.

One guest bedroom features an iron headboard that Estes bought online; then, painted blue to match a shuttered TV cabinet. A white quilted coverlet and sheers on the window add to the relaxed surroundings.

“This room went through phases with color and function.

As our daughter’s bedroom, it was a bright, happy green color, but as a guestroom, we painted it white,” she said.

A wide opening and steps lead from the foyer into the main room. A white cotton slipcovered sofa and club chairs provide seating in the living area. The Esteses selected the floor color, Cord, to paint the original brick fireplace for contrast with the white walls. Blue and white pillows and

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lamps, plus red and white pouf ottomans, add pops of color, as do nautical flags over the sofa. Lucite end tables and a colorful abstract painting bring a modern touch.

“I saw the painted flag canvases in a magazine and decided I could do it myself. It was a lot of fun, and I am happy with the colors on that wall,” Estes said.

The kitchen has the original white tiles on the countertops, and the Esteses added track lighting to brighten; a rug to soften; and a tall, blue chest-of-drawers to provide extra storage in the kitchen.

The dining area has windows on three sides. Estes furnished the room with a pine table and chairs, a whitewashed bench and a tall, gray hutch on which to display dishes. A drum shade pendant chandelier lights the table.

“I found the hutch and the metal bar stools at Scott Antiques in Atlanta,” she said.

The master bedroom is located just off the living area, and the couple loves the space in the large room. The upholstered headboard and linens were custom-made to coordinate in a taupe and white, large, checkered print. Estes has a collection of antique wooden boxes of many shapes and sizes displayed on the side tables, along with brass and glass lamps. Prints of fish and ferns reflect the natural world found on the lakeside beyond the bedroom windows.

With imagination and patience, the Esteses created a peaceful home away from home. Now they just ease into their weekends and enjoy being on lake time.

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WHAT'S RESHAPING LAKE MARTIN An in-depth look at how nature, recreation and its popularity affect our Treasured Lake

STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY AUDRA SPEARS & COURTESY OF ALABAMA GIS AND JAMES ADAMS

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" Be courteous. Respect should be extended to homeowners and pleasure boaters alike." ~ Capt. Gary Buchanan

Eroded shorelines like this one near Peanut Point are becoming a common sight at Lake Martin

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In recent months, the cumulative voice of nature enthusi- Thompson’s August article about wake responsibility genasts, property owners and boaters alike has grown from iso- erated more than twice as many engagements as any other lated grumbling to collective, serious concern about boating article from that issue. And emotions ran high in the subwakes on Lake Martin. Conservationists are alarmed over sequent comments that cited wake boats specifically as the the rate at which boat wakes are eroding the shoreline; cause of property damage claims. property owners are outraged at the extent of damage that Erosion is not a new issue at Lake Martin. About 10 large wakes cause to personal and real property; and boatyears ago, said Russell Lands On Lake Martin’s Vice ers fire back that they have as much right to recreation on President and General Counsel Steve Forehand, erosion, the lake as everyone else. property damage and safety issues were raised over large And it may be that everyone is right and everyone can do wakes caused by large boats – vessels longer than the cursomething about it. rent length limit of 28 feet. Known as ‘cigarette boats,’ Erosion is occurring some of these waterat an alarming rate on craft could approach Lake Martin. Though speeds of 100 miles Erosion has divided this picturesque island near Windermere no formal measureper hour and created into two smaller islands ments are kept by large wakes. Lake any local authorities, Martin also was home photographs taken at to a variety of large, specific locations on live-aboard boats, the lake over several which when underway, years show marked produced very large soil loss. So much soil wakes as well. has been washed away A proximity from one island near rule was proposed, Windermere that the which would have center of the island has limited boat travel disappeared; it is now to idle speed within two, much smaller, 100 feet of a shoreislands. line, Forehand said.

Lake Martin This rule could have Resource Association become effective President John upon the signature of Thompson recently the sitting commisreported that Adoptsioner of the Alabama a-Treasured-Island signposts planted 4 feet in from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, as at shoreline three years ago have been washed away in some the time, the Marine Police operated under the umbrella of places.

DCNR. “We went far enough back with them – we thought – to An outpouring of resistance to the rule came from the anticipate some erosion, but in less than three years, the bass fishing industry. Bass often are found under the cover whole bank is gone,” Thompson said. of docks and piers, and they’re often caught in the last minIn River Oaks, Lake Watch Lake utes of a tournament. In such situations, Martin President Eric Reutebuch said a fisherman would have to idle away " We went far that, over the years, his neighbors’ from the dock until he had progressed shoreline has shrunk by 20 feet and the required 100 feet from the structure enough back with had to be backfilled at considerable before he could begin to hurry to the them – we thought expense to reclaim the slope and weigh-in. Such minutes could cost a accessibility to the lake. championship.

– to anticipate some The common perception is that Under pressure from the bass fishing large wakes created by recreational industry, the DCNR commissioner did erosion, but in less wake boaters are responsible. not sign the proposed 100-foot proximthan three years, the Wake boats are designed to create ity rule. Today, such an issue would big wakes used to launch wakeboardto be addressed by the Alabama whole bank is gone." have ers into the air and to create the large Legislature, according to Alabama Law wave needed for wake surfing. Wake Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol ~ John Thompson boats have specially designed ballast Division Chief Steve Thompson. tanks. Water is pumped into tanks In lieu of the proximity rule, a public on one or both sides of the boat to relations campaign – Watch Your Wake, make it heavier, so it throws a higher wake. The boats are Share the Lake – was launched, and a length limit was often fitted with moveable hydrofoils used to fine-tune the instituted for new boats at the lake. Though the long boats wake’s shape. that already called Lake Martin home were grandfathered, On Lake magazine’s Facebook page, a post of few remain on the lake today.

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But wake boats and bass This Alabama GIS map boats are not the only wakeindicates erosion and creating boats on the lake. sediment deposits in three Every boat creates a wake as places in the upper lake it moves through the water.

Russell Lands President and CEO Tom Lamberth said pontoon boats have created problem wakes within 30 feet of the floating dock at his Willow Point home.

And Russell Marine President Dave Commander said boaters who cruise by lakeside neighborhoods looking at houses could inadvertently cause problems with their wakes.

“If you’re driving by viewing property at idle speed, it takes speeding up just a little, and you are not on plane. If you are not on plane, you are creating a wake,” Commander said.

Marine Police Capt. Gary Buchanan agreed. As commander of the Central and Southern Marine Patrol Enforcement districts, which are now under the umbrella of the ALEA, Buchanan said the key to identifying wakecausing watercraft is in the ‘Watch Your Wake’ campaign slogan.

“Boat drivers should be in the habit of looking all around, including looking behind them to see if they are creating a wake. If there is white water, you are creating a wake. Just because you’re driving slow doesn’t mean there’s no wake,” Buchanan explained.

In fact, most wakesurfing is done at 10 to12 miles per hour.

While large wakes may accelerate its progress, erosion is a natural process, explained Reutebuch. As a body of water

seeks balance over time, it naturally carves away soil on 1 points as the flow of water cuts across turns and bends, and that soil is deposited in open areas as the stream widens and slows.

This process can be seen in Lake Martin’s upper lake between Hillabee Creek 2 and the railroad trestle. An Alabama GIS map linked to the Tallapoosa County Tax Assessor’s webpage offers a clear look at the process.

The map shows a series of sandbars that have formed in the upper lake region, an 3 area where large-wake recreational boats rarely go.

A minnow-shaped sandbar can be seen across the riverbed at the bottom of a wide bend of the river just below the mouth of Hillabee Creek.

Around the next turn, a smaller deposit has formed, and at the mouth of Britt Creek, another is forming.

Wind also plays a part in erosion, Reutebuch said.

An erosion-related issue, turbidity can have a devastating effect on a body of water, he added. Clay particles that have been dislodged through erosion can stay suspended for days or even weeks, killing the natural algae community and plants on the lake bottom. If it occurs in late winter or spring, turbidity could interfere with spawning beds and fish eggs. Severe turbidity can keep fish gills from extracting oxygen from the water.

And Jim Crew, Alabama Power Company’s HydroServices manager, said the company’s operations occasionally have been found to be responsible for erosion in specific locations on the reservoir. Alabama Power Wake boats are designed to create large wakes for behind-the-boat recreation

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Company is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to generate electric power at Martin Dam and to maintain the lake under the terms of the license. But under those terms, the company has only limited authority over general erosion issues, Crew said.

If erosion damage cannot be attributed to the company’s operations, the classification of the land determines Alabama Power’s responsibilities toward erosion damage.

“When a specific erosion issue is presented for our review, Alabama Power will do an analysis to determine if that issue is due to our operations. If it is, that’s our responsibility. We fix it. But if it wasn’t caused by our operations, there isn’t much of anything that we could do about it,” Crew said.

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Project lands that are classified as natural and undeveloped, according to the terms of the license, remain just that – natural, even if it means an island might be washed away, he said.

“The primary purpose of the islands is general public use, shared use. It doesn’t have a specific recreational benefit, so it needs to be kept in its naturally occurring situation. Islands are not protected unless a very specific purpose is being protected,” Crew explained.

If an area is classified as a project recreational site – such as D.A.R.E. Park – Alabama Power has an obligation to address erosion there, Crew said.

“That is an area that is not intended to be natural; it is a developed area, and we have a commitment in our license for it to be maintained,” he explained.

Though Alabama Power holds no responsibility for damage to real or physical property belonging to lakefront homeowners, the company provides recommendations for erosion control through its Shoreline Management Plan and monitors shoreline maintenance and repair work through the permitting program.

Learn more about BMPs for erosion control at apcshorelines.com and visit lakemagazine.life for more shoreline protection suggestions.

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Depending on their locations in the lake, islands and shoreline may show from 3 feet to 10 feet of soil loss like this island shoreline near River Oaks and another (inset) just south of the River Bridge

Because erosion is a process that occurs through repetitive actions over time, it’s hard to hold any one party responsible for the damage it causes, explained Buchanan.

“In order to hold a boat driver responsible for damage, you would have to show that there was a negligent or willful act on their part that caused that wake and caused that particular damage. The problem is that most damage is cumulative. It’s caused by multiple wakes over periods of time,” he said.

The same is true of physical damage to docks and the watercraft and other personal property stored at them. In an effort to hold boat drivers accountable, property owners have taken to recording video of wake boats operating in close proximity to their docks as watercraft undulate – sometimes violently – in the residual waves that pass through, hit the shoreline and bounce back again.

But such videos are rarely helpful, Buchanan said.

“If a homeowner is willing to go to the courthouse and swear out a warrant, the video could possibly be used as evidence, but the homeowner would have to be able to identify the person driving the boat. Most people don’t know that person driving the boat, and the registration numbers on the boat don’t necessarily identify the driver,” he explained.

“To write a citation, the marine police have to see the incident happen,” he added.

Protecting property is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner, Buchanan said, just as off-shore landowners would be responsible for the upkeep of their homes and properties. But there are measures that homeowners can take to better protect their boats at the docks, he said.

“Most people do not tie up their boats in a way that protects the boat from a large wake,” he explained. “A boat is made to go into the wake bow first, but if you look at the way boats are tied at piers, the stern is facing the direction that wakes will come from. The best way is to secure your boat where the bow is facing the direction that the " To write a citation, wake will come the marine police from; and then, use fenders – have to see the properly sized and incident happen." secured – to keep a rocking boat ~ Capt. Gary Buchanan from hitting the dock.

“Another thing boat owners can do is to secure the boat in an area where you can secure four corners with rope lengths that are measured so that the boat cannot come into contact with any part of the dock.

When all four ropes are properly secured, no part of the boat could touch the dock.”

Much of the heat in the discussion of large wakes is initiated by lakefront homeowners that find themselves strapped with repair bills for damage to their watercraft and docks. They also contend with the loss of furniture from the docks and endangerment of children who may be swimming near the dock when a wake boat blasts into a slough with full ballasts and a rider behind the boat.

While homeowners wish wake boats would steer clear of the narrow sloughs in which they live, wake boaters contend that they are chased into sloughs by personal watercraft and boats pulling tube riders. This especially is a problem on busy days, said Singleton wakeboard pro Ben Watts, who grew up on Lake Martin.

Like fireflies trailed by children on a summer evening, large wakes attract other recreation. Going airborne is a thrill for tube riders and PWC drivers. Though it’s also against the law for PWCs to jump another boat’s wake, Buchanan said, people rarely drive that way when a marine patrol boat is around to issue a citation.

“PWCs and tubers are out there looking for any wave in general, so they gravitate to the wake. A lot of the PWCs are driven by younger kids who are by themselves. They are just paying attention to the wake, not where they are going, and they’re not aware of the rider in front of them,” Watts said.

Calm water also is important.

Choppy water causes problems for skiers, boarders and surfers, which makes glassy sloughs the preferred location for behind-the-boat water sports.

“We look for places where the wind is blocked and away from other boats that would make the water rough,” Watts said. “When I go out, I go early in the morning or on week-

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Wake boats aren't the only vessels that create large wakes

If there is white water behind a boat, it is generating a wake

Any boat that is not planed off, including a bass boat, can create a large wake

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days when the lake is not so busy, and I choose spots where there are no houses or docks, so I don’t disturb homeowners.

“The reason that I am so aware of wakes and the potential damage is that I have lived on the lake my whole life.

We experience these problems with boats as much as others do. When our boat is on the end of the dock, we have to go run and catch the boat. It’s not just wake boats. We have had a lot of problems with PWCs going really slow, but it could be any boat. It’s a misconception that it’s just the wake boats.

“I was raised to be aware of the wake and the potential damage that it can cause, and everybody I ride with is very aware of where and how we are riding.”

Ideal conditions for wake sports, Watts said, include 15 feet or more of depth, as shallow water changes the quality of the wake.

“The middle of the slough is almost always the deepest, so wake boats generally perform better if they are not close to docks and shorelines,” Watts explained.

While the center of a slough offers the best ride, Buchanan said what looks like the middle section of an area often is a matter of perspective.

“If I am in the boat, what’s close to the dock for me looks very different than for the person on the dock. From the boater’s perspective, he’s plenty far from the dock, but the guy on the dock thinks, ‘Good grief! These people are coming close to me!’” he said. “There’s not a hard and fast requirement.”

A hard and fast requirement is what many homeowners would like to see, and there may well be one on the way.

House Bill 520 has moved through the Homeland Security Committee of the Alabama House of Representatives and could be under consideration when the Legislature reconvenes. If it passes both the House and Senate and is signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey, it would be unlawful for a person to operate a vessel or personal watercraft at greater than idle speed within 100 feet of a moored or anchored boat; a dock, pier or bridge; a person in the water; a shoreline adjacent to a residence; a public park or beach; or a marina, restaurant or other public use area.

Improving general boating education and the licensing process also has been discussed as a potential solution, though no formal proposal has been introduced.

Currently, a boating license can be obtained online after passage of a basic rules-of-the-road type of test. No driving test is administered or required.

When a purchased boat is delivered, customers typically receive basic safety instruction and driving tips from a sales rep or marina employee, and several marinas post safety campaign signs on their counters, urging boaters to operate under self-imposed shoreline limitations. Russell Marine customers sign a compliance agreement to that effect at the time of purchase, Commander said, and boat manufacturers offer support and training sessions to marina employees with the intent that information will be forwarded to customers.

“We do try to educate our customers. If we want to survive, we have to practice safety and good wake responsibility,” Commander said.

But thorough instruction and accountability for boat drivers is lacking on the lake, and many visitors to the lake are not required to hold credentials of any kind to Idle speed is recommended near shorelines drive a boat here. and may soon be law Visit lakemagazine.life for more on boat driving requirements at Lake Martin.

Our Treasured Lake is not the only place that is experiencing these issues: It is a problem of national proportions.

New Hampshire, Vermont and Oregon legislatures are considering similar bills, and Georgia recently adopted a 100-foot proximity limit from shorelines, docks, persons in the water, moored vessels and other boats.

The current issue of Boating Industry Magazine reports that a measure to disallow waves greater than 24 inches within 1,000 feet of shorelines on seven Idaho lakes was defeated when studies showed that wake boats operating more than 200 feet offshore did not damage shorelines or waterfront structures. More than 3,100 people signed an online petition against the proximity proposal out of concern that the limitation would have an adverse effect on the local economy.

Accessibility to boating also plays a major role in the economy at Lake Martin and its surrounding communities. While local boat dealers were reluctant to quote actual sales figures, Russell Marine’s Dave Commander indicated the number would be substantial.

“It would be in the tens of millions of dollars a year in boat sales,” Commander said.

Several Lake Martin boat dealers – including Russell Marine and Singleton – consistently have been named among Boating Industry Magazine’s top 10 dealers in the country every year for five or more years.

These boat sales generate tax revenues, said Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Collari.

Additional tax revenues from registration fees, gasoline

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sales and other purchases are added to the local economy when boaters spend money in local restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations.

Boat sales and tax revenues reflect the fact that boating is the most popular activity at Lake Martin and accounts for more than one-half of all recreational activity, according to data published by FERC in its Final Environmental Impact Study for the Martin Dam relicensing project released in April 2015.

Fishing tournaments also are big business for the communities that host them. At Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park hosts some 30 tournaments each year during winter’s recreational boating off-season. Park Superintendent Bruce Adams said 15 of those tournaments register more than 50 boats.

Visiting anglers rent campground spaces, fill hotel rooms, eat in local restaurants and purchase gasoline at local stations, supporting local jobs. Last year’s three-day Elite Series Bassmaster tournament on Lake Martin brought more than $1 million in revenue to Alexander City and the surrounding area and promoted the Lake Martin area on the national ESPN television network.

The economic impact of boating is an important consideration in any solution to the web of local concerns, but none of these concerns is more important than safety,

said almost every person interviewed for this article. Keeping the lake safe would have a positive impact on tourism, boat sales, the lake’s ecosystem, lake home ownership and more, said advocacy group owners, homeowners, business community leaders and wakesports enthusiasts, and it’s what the marine patrol is all about, said Buchanan.

While stakeholders at the lake – including homeowners, nature enthusiasts, boaters, boat dealers, anglers and others – consider the potential effectiveness and impacts of solutions, Buchanan said the best solution is one that all lake stakeholders have the ability to implement.

“Be courteous,” he said. “Be As erosion nibbles respectful.” at its base, this Respect should be extended Adopt-a-Treasured-Island to homeowners and pleasure sign will soon be swimming boaters alike, Buchanan sugon its disappearing beach gested.

“Operate your boat responsibly. Some of the things people complain about aren’t violations of the law but fall under courtesy and common sense.

If you are driving a wake boat, err on the side of caution.

Look behind you to see if you are creating a wake; and idle past the folks on the dock,” he said. “Don’t cut in front of another boat; know who has the right of way and respect the rules, each other’s property and each other’s right to be on the water.”

Visit lakemagazine.life for more on this story.

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hrough the joint efforts of Lake Martin We have a unique opportunity to bring Home Owners and Boat Owners, Lake together many long-time residents of this area Watch of Lake Martin and Dr. Bill to not only learn from Dr. Deutsch but also to Deutsch, we are proud to announce an excitlearn from each other. Lake Watch members ing opportunity for the residents of our area. have many years of experience with water testDr. Deutsch has taught a course about the river ing in the lake, as well as surrounding streams. systems of Alabama at Auburn University’s They have defended our lake when city sewOsher Lifelong Learning Institute for four age pollution has been a problem. The HOBOs years. Attendance at his courses has been great, have represented homeowners’ interests during and the enthusiasm of attendees has been very the relicensing process; have provided educomplimentary of his knowledge and manner cational opportunities for members; and have of presentation. Deutsch spoke at the HOBO continued to promote safety for neighborhoods HOBO annual meeting this year, as well, and those and residents. Combining all these experiences

BY JESSE CUNNINGHAM attending have requested more from him, so and knowledge will make a great course.

Lake Martin is about to be rewarded with more Dr. Bill Deutsch is a research fellow, of his knowledge of Alabama waterways. emeritus, in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, The “Rivers of Alabama” course will be offered on six Aquaculture and Aquatic Environments. He spent more Monday evenings – Oct. 21 through Nov. 25 – from 6:30 than 20 years traveling around Alabama to study its rivers p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in and work with river-loving folks as the founding director of Dadeville. This central location offers good access for most the Alabama Water Watch program. He continues to learn area residents. Registration is required and may be comabout rivers and give book talks, workshops and classes to pleted through the HOBO website at lakemartinhobos.com. people of all ages and backgrounds.

The registration form can be downloaded from the website or completed online. Click on the Events tab in the left marJesse Cunningham is president of the Lake Martin Home gin for the form. If additional help is needed, call Owners and Boat Owners Association, Visit the 256-825-0919. website at lakemartinhobos.com for more The registration fee is $36 for the entire information. six-week course (HOBO and/or Lake Watch active members pay $30).

Attendance will be limited, so register early. Payment of the registration fee can be made online, or payment may be mailed to Lake Martin HOBOs, P.O. Box 1030, Dadeville AL 36853.

All classes will be taught by Dr. Bill Deutsch, author of the book, Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge. The book will form the basis for the course, and it will be available for purchase at a discount for those registered, though the book is not required for the course.

The course will provide an overview of both the human and natural history of Alabama rivers with an emphasis on the Tallapoosa River. As many know, our Tallapoosa River is part of a river system consisting not only of the Tallapoosa, but also the larger Coosa River, which joins with the Tallapoosa to form the Alabama River near Montgomery; then, flows down to Mobile Bay. Discussions of geology, early human history, river commerce and biological history will prove informative and exciting. Each class will have time for questions and discussion. It will be similar to the OLLI course that Deutsch has The Alabama/Coosa/Tallapoosa Basin taught at Auburn University for the past four years. drains more than 3,000 square miles SEPTEMBER 2019

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Event Description Lake Martin Living magazine will host a juried art walk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the arts and entertainment district of Alexander City, with an awards reception at 5 p.m. at Lake Martin Area United Way with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Event will include periodic outdoor music.

Art will be on display on Main Street. Other exhibit locations will include Ocie & Belle’s, Lake Martin Pizza Co., Emporium Wine, Fermenter’s Market on the Green and Coffee Corner.

Attendees can place a People’s Choice Award vote inside the following retail stores for a small donation to the ACT II building fund: Cloud Nine, Makers Market, Half Moon Market & Interiors/ Carlisle’s, Downtown Girl, Merle Norman and Froshin’s Clothier.

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Entries must reflect local area or its lifestyle. $15 per entry fee submission.

Limit five entries per person.

Entry deadline is Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Artwork must delivered to the TPI office, 548 Cherokee Road.

Each entry must be clearly labeled on the back with artist’s name and contact information.

Submission must be ready to hang or provide an easel.

Pick up submissions between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. from United Way or pick up at TPI, between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18.

Each submitting artist will be featured inside the October issue of Lake Martin Living magazine, and one of the first place award pieces will be featured on the cover.

Winners will be recognized in The Alexander City Outlook and The Wetumpka Herald as well.

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Reverse Logic Think backward when designing a lake home

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ost people in Alabama would call September football season. I am an avid college football fan, but I split my interest this time of year between football and building lake homes. Late summer and fall are the ideal times for both. I realize most people think that fall through winter is the “off season” for Lake Martin, but if you want to enjoy the next boating season from your own lake house and pier, you better be under way now or breaking ground soon.

My transformation to lake home design

For those who are relatively new to lake home designs, the next sentence is going to sound a bit weird: When approaching your lake home in your automobile, the first thing you see is your back door; when approaching your lake home from the boat, the first thing you see is your front door.

Prior to coming to work with Russell Lands, I was a homebuilder and a broker. Occasionally, I built homes along a golf course, and those were the rare projects during which the designer actually was encouraged to make the back of the house pretty. (After all, people on the course who were looking might LAKE PROPERTY purchase the homes). Usually, that

BY STEVEN ARNBERG design shift amounted to more windows, a small covered porch and French doors in lieu of the slider unit.

I quickly found out that my prior design process was not going to cut the mustard at Lake Martin. I had to change my thought process as it relates to waterfront home design if I 52 LAKE

wanted to succeed. I started by telling myself that the front door is the back door. This may not sound like that big of a deal, but for me, it has been a real game changer to residential design.

Working with architects and home designers

I am a believer in hiring someone with a proven track record for designing lake homes. Over the years, I have met and developed relationships with architects and certified building designers. While the two titles mean different things related to education and certification, I have found talented individuals who have one or the other professional designations.

Whatever the designation a designer possesses, the desired traits that produce beautiful and functional design include their willingness to ask questions about how the property will be used and their extensive experience designing lake homes. Most architects and designers have a learning curve with lake design, just like I did.

As an aid to anyone who owns a waterfront home site on Lake Martin or is considering purchasing one and building a custom lake home, I have compiled a starter list of ‘dos and don’ts’ that have guided me over the last 15-plus years.

Do

n Consider the land topo first. Does the lot require a basement design or would a crawlspace/slab design work? n Determine the ideal view from the house and the pier location. n Select an architect or designer and a builder that has Lake Martin experience. n Ask the developer or real estate agent for design guidelines/covenants. n Ask for a design that creates a lake view for as many

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rooms as possible. n Give public rooms (dining, living, kitchen, etc.) the best lake views. Guests will sleep – and only sleep – in secondary bedrooms. n Opt for more, larger windows. Sills need to start at floor level in the family room, and the top of windows should be at least 7 feet to allow for a big water view. n Move the dining room to the lake side of the house in a more casual orientation relative to the kitchen. n Give the master bedroom great views, and size this room to accommodate a king size bed. n Design bathrooms with more showers and fewer tubs. n Design extra pantry and extra linen storage. n Make living room, kitchen and dining spaces large and open for ‘together’ time when family and friends will gather. n Maximize outdoor living space – include outdoor dining and grilling stations. n Provide plenty of covered outdoor living space. n Plan a path from the house to the waterfront – consider lake toy storage room location. n Check permitting requirements with Alabama Power’s Shoreline Management Office for any new seawall, pier or dredging prior to starting the design work.

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Don’t

n Don’t pick a home plan off the internet or out of a plan book and then choose a waterfront lot. Let the land dictate the plan. Very few home plans on the internet or in plan books are designed for lake living. n Don’t force a one-level home on a lot that is ideal for a walkout basement design. You will have too many stairs and expensive grading and foundation costs. n Don’t design a lakeside porch that is fewer than 10 feet deep as the primary outdoor living area. You will spend most of your lake time in this space, so make it accommodating. n Don’t separate the kitchen from lake views or the family room. You come to the lake to have fun with family and friends; meal preparation time is together time, too. n Don’t put the fireplace on the lakeside wall. You will be blocking the view with something that won’t be used much of the time. n Don’t limit storage space. n Don’t put large closets in most bedrooms for weekend homes. You won’t be wearing a suit or a ball gown very often at Lake Martin. n Don’t assume you can do whatever you want on the waterfront. Check covenants by calling the Alabama Power Company Shoreline Management Office at 256-825-0053.

The above lists are not exhaustive; nor are they relevant to every situation. A local real estate pro likely has a list of go-to people like I do. Ask them and other professionals for recommendations, and before you hire them, ask for and check references. Then, you can enjoy building your dream lake home.

Steve Arnberg is vice president of real estate sales for Russell Lands. In that role, he serves as company broker for Russell Lands On Lake Martin Raal Estate, LLC, and Lake Martin Realty, LLC. He also is involved in all of Russell Lands’ development activities and architectural reviews. He has served in these roles since 2003.

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Watermelon

& Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

1 cup diced and seeded watermelon 1/2 cup smashed fresh cucumber 1 teaspoon fresh minced jalapeño 1 taplespoon sliced red onion 2 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese Juice of 1 lime Crispy quinoa (optional)

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño and lime juice; then, toss lightly. Arrange on serving plate and crumble goat cheese over the top. We use puffed quinoa to add a little crunch; chopped roasted peanuts would be great also.

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

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Healthy Coleslaw

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Inspirational twists to accompany your favorite meat dishes n Grilled shrimp tacos: Combine red cabbage, mayonnaise, siracha, lime juice and salt. n Spicy shrimp tacos: Try this creamy slaw using cabbage, sour cream, lime juice and cilantro. n Pulled pork, shrimp or fish: Cabbage with pineapple, lime juice, olive oil, red and green onion and red pepper flakes. n Pulled pork or tacos or any Southwestern dish: Add mango, avocado, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, cumin, salt, olive oil, cilantro and minced jalapeno to cabbage. n Rosemary chicken: Shave Brussels sprouts and add lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. n Cilantro lime slaw: Cabbage, purple cabbage, scallions, corn (optional), cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lime, salt and pepper. n Thai peanut ginger slaw: Broccoli slaw package, cilantro, peanuts (process some to put in your dressing and chop the rest), lime juice, salt, peanut oil, rice wine vinegar and fresh ginger. n Honey mustard Brussels sprout slaw: Shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted slivered almonds, dried cranberries, shredded parmesan cheese, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic and salt. n Buffalo coleslaw: Cabbage, carrots, green onion, celery, Blue cheese, mayonnaise, vinegar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder and salt. n Carrots apple slaw: Carrots, Honey Crisp apple, Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, Feta cheese, plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.

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oleslaw comes from a Dutch term, ‘koolsla,’ meaning cabbage salad. ‘Kool’ means cabbage and ‘sla’ means salad. Koolsla consists primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a dressing based on vinaigrette or mayonnaise. Coleslaw is generally eaten as a side dish, usually served alongside fried chicken or barbecue meats and accompanied by French fries or potato salad. Slaws also are used as a sandwich ingredient, placed on barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs or hamburgers. Coleslaw can be used on the famous Reuben sandwich in place of sauerkraut, which then changes the name of the sandwich from Reuben to Rachel.

Coleslaws are a refreshing and nutritious way to enjoy fruit and vegetables with meals. Slaws can be made with healthy ingredients, are easy to prepare and usually only contain a few ingredients.

Traditionally, coleslaws have been made from cabbage or carrots. More modern versions are made with broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Let’s look at the nutrition in 1 cup of these vegetables.

Cabbage contains only about 22 calories and 2.2 grams of fiber. It provides Vitamin C and the phytonutritents lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important to eye health.

Carrots are packed with nutrition and are very low in calories. Grated carrots have 32 calories and 1.3 grams of fiber. Carrots are also important to eye health and provide both lutein and zeaxanthin. Carrots

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contain 426 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts can add a lot of nutrition to a slaw. Broccoli has 31 calories, 2.4 grams of fiber, 11 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A and 135 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C in a 1-cup serving. Brussels sprouts offer 35 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 16 percent of the daily Vitamin A recommendation, 180 percent of the daily Vitamin C recommendation, 7 percent of daily iron and 4 percent of daily calcium recommendations in a 1-cup serving.

To add more nutrition to slaw, use thinly sliced Bok Choy, Swiss chard, kale, beets, sweet peppers, radicchio, squash, papaya, apples, jicama or mango.

Building a healthier and tastier HEALTHY LIVING slaw specific for your favorite

BY JULIE HUDSON meal can be fun. Consider sweet versus tart, creamy, Asianinspired; or perhaps a more exotic slaw. Create your own recipes by choosing a base; then, additions and top it with a sauce or dressing. Toss it all together and serve it next to the protein of choice – shrimp, fish, ribs, tacos, chicken, pulled pork or on a sandwich. Slaw bases can include cabbage, carrots, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Additions can be sweet peppers, radicchio, squashes, Bok Choy, kale, beets, onions, cheese, papaya, apples, jicama, mango, pineapple, raisins or dried cranberries, toasted almonds or other nuts.

Sauces or dressings can be made using mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, sour cream or a combination of some or all of these ingredients. Experiment with mustards, variations on vinegars, horseradish, spices and herbs like ginger, cilantro, basil, cumin, Siracha, hot sauce, lemon or lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil or another oil, sesame seeds, dry noodles, green onion and peanuts.

As summer comes to a close, don’t leave coleslaw off the menu. Take your favorite slaw into tailgating season and see who wins.

Julie Hudson is a registered dietician at Lake Martin Wellness Center in Dadeville.

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Fish Finders in Depth

Customize settings to get the most out of your electronics

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n angling, there are many tools of the trade: Boats, rods, reels, outboards, trolling motors, anchor systems, fishing lines, terminal tackle (hooks/weights/swivels, etc.), artificial baits and much more. Of the many tools that we rely on as anglers, it should be no surprise in this day and age that fish finders are right up there near the top of the list. In past tips and techniques articles, I’ve pointed out how these electronics can be used to see what the eye cannot beneath the water’s surface.

Fish finders can be expensive as they increase in size and capability. With time on the water, anglers learn to appreciate just how complex these systems really are. In a nutshell, a good set of electronics could tell us exactly what a lake bottom looks like; scuba gear would be needed to learn any more.

Most fish finders come ready to plug and play – at least well enough that an angler could turn it on and immediately start finding cover and fish. But to take that to the next level, it’s important to customize the settings for the angler and for the fishery. Only then are we able to get the most out of these devices.

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mean the older units are no longer as capable as they were at the time of purchase, but manufacturers are producing better and better products each year. With the rapid pace at which fish finding has accelerated, it can seem overwhelming.

I am not a techy person, but when it comes to something that will help me catch more fish, I’m all in. If you have purchased a newer fish finder or are considering an upgrade, let’s talk about some of BIG CATCHES the terminology and how it affects

BY GREG VINSON the fish you can put in the boat.

The first order of business with any electronics is where and how the transducer is mounted.

It’s important to mount a through-hull transducer in the rear and center of the boat. Just consider the portion of the boat that will be in contact with the water the most. There should be no air pockets in the epoxy between the transducer and the hull. Air pockets would cause distortion in all of the sonar images.

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For transducers mounted on the transom, it’s very important to not extend deeper than the hull of the boat, so it doesn’t get knocked off by a stick, stump, etc., while running. Keeping it level is very important to getting good images.

One way to check this is to find the water line on your boat from the last fishing trip.

Using a carpenter’s level, lower the nose of the boat with the trailer jack until the center of the waterline is level. This will compensate for how your boat sits in the water when at idle speed. Keep the boat at that position; then, check the transducer at the transom and make sure it is level. With the boat position at idle, the transducer is in sync, and all aspects of your sonar images will be top notch.

Gain/Sensitivity

Whether we are looking at traditional 2D sonar, side, down or the newest type – Livescope – adjusting sensitivity has the same effect. Turning sensitivity up increases the volume of information you’ll see on the fish finder. In general, I prefer to turn the sensitivity as high as possible, even if that means there’s a small amount of clutter on the screen. As long as the noise doesn’t clutter the image so much that I can’t distinguish fish from cover, etc., it would show any fish, baitfish or cover that passes through the signal sent from the transducer.

Contrast

Contrast is a little trickier but could help to define the object on the screen. Contrast helps most in side viewing and down viewing sonar options. When contrast is adjusted correctly, you could distinguish fish from cover, tell exactly what type of cover is on the bottom and even tell how hard the bottom is.

If contrast gets turned up too high, the image would look too bright with little definition. If contrast is too low, the image could be difficult to see altogether, as it would appear too dark. Keep in mind that the setting may need to be adjusted slightly for different types of lakes or even different types of areas within the same lake.

When searching for fish and cover, adjust contrast slightly up and down to see if fine tuning is necessary in that area on that given day. I’ve even noticed that adjusting contrast at different times of the day makes a difference due to the amount of sunlight hitting the screen. This may seem a little labor intensive, but with just a little bit of time, it will become easy to tell when the contrast setting is set right.

Range

Basically, the range setting tells your fish finder how deep or how far out from the boat you want to look. With most all types of sonar, the range feature could be set to ‘auto.’ This tells the unit to determine the view on the screen. If the water is shallow, it will zoom in; if the water gets deeper, it will zoom out. This could be helpful when trying to find the prime depth where the fish are hanging out. The disadvantage of the auto setting is in the changes: One minute, a target or a fish could look really big zoomed in, but as the unit zooms out and the screen adjusts, it looks smaller.

Consistency is the advantage to setting the range at a constant depth, such as 10 feet or 20 feet, in surveying different areas. This can be key in determining fish size or cover size compared to other places. With a constant range setting, it would be easier to distinguish big rocks from small rocks; big brush piles from small ones; big fish from small fish and so on.

For down-viewing sonar, set the range 5-10 feet deeper than the main depth. This is a great way to tell the big fish from the small ones and to count them. The fish will appear as dots, rather than the traditional 2D arches. Bigger dots indicate bigger fish.

For side-viewing sonar, the closer the range setting is to the boat (50 feet as opposed to 300 feet), the better the image. The trade-off is that a range setting at 50 feet doesn’t show as much area with each pass. Setting the side-view range at 50 to 100 feet offers a good balance of coverage and image quality.

Garmin’s Livescope is a lot like a radar image, showing movement of fish through the water or indicating cover. Setting the range around 70 feet usually allows me to see something in time to cast to it before I get too close. Like with other sonar range settings, the farther the setting, the more I sacrifice image quality. In short, looking too far out could mean missing a target altogether.

Zoom is another option that many people find helpful with traditional sonar, especially in split-screen mode where one side of the screen is normal range and the other is zoomed in on the bottom. Before side- and down-viewing options were available, it was a way to get a better look at cover or fish in a tightened depth range. With advancements in sonar technology, I rely less on the zoom feature and more on the down-viewing options or Livescope for identification of an image on the screen.

Finally, there’s no substitute for time on the water. The best way to get in tune with your electronics is to go to a place you know well. Chances are you know every pebble and every stick around that spot. You know where the fish like to hang out there. Ride over the spot from different angles at different speeds and fine tune the various settings until you see what you already know is there. Take pictures of your settings when you get the best images and use those numbers as a baseline from which to work each time you go out.

Being able to see beneath the water’s surface is amazing technology that’s even more rewarding when you find fish on new places. Some dedicated screen time and less time casting allows fine tuning of those fish-finding abilities using all that the electronics have to offer. The end result will be less time just casting and more time actually catching.

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

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The Pisco Sour The Pisco Sour was created by American bartender Victor Vaughen Morris in the early 1920s in Lima, Peru.

This simple and smooth cocktail gets it name from the base spirit used to make it, pisco. Pisco is a brandy that is produced in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru.

Ingredients

2 ounces Pisco 1 ounce fresh lime juice .5 ounce simple syrup 1 egg white Garnish with Angostura bitters

Directions

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Remove the ice from the shaker tin with a strainer and then shake chilled mixture again for 10 seconds. Strain into a small rocks glass and garnish with three drops of the bitters. Using a straw, swirl the bitters and serve.

CHEERS!

BY MARK GILLILAND Mark Gilliland is the owner of Ocie & Belle's at 41 Main St., Alexander City.

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What makes a home in National Village so special is the sum of the parts of National Village. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, the pool and spa, the lake, the hiking trails, the dining, the friendship, and of course Auburn Football.

Perhaps the saying is true, the whole is equal to the sum of its parts.

Golf trips are a great way to spend quality time with friends

Golfing with friends

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hile playing golf on your home course is plenty of fun, taking your game on the road is an awesome way to enjoy the game.

Buddy-trips come in all different forms – from day trips to weekend trips or even weeklong trips.

Evaluating your options on the front end will help you be more prepared to properly schedule your PAR for the COURSE itinerary. Day trips do not require much planning; securing a tee time

BY MATT SHEPPARD is all you really need. Weekend buddy-trips to locations within reasonable driving distance require some advanced planning but could also be spur of the moment. Weeklong trips across the country or across the pond require much more planning.

If you call the Lake Martin area home, there are plenty of day-trip options close by. These golf courses are accessible to the public and are all fun to play: n Farmlinks Golf Course (Sylacauga) n Robert Trent Jones at Grand National (Opelika) n Robert Trent Jones at Capitol Hill (Prattville) n Robert Trent Jones at Oxmoor Valley (Birmingham) Weekend trips are a ton of fun and allow you to spend quality time with friends. There are numerous options, some requiring air travel, but plenty are within reasonable driving distance. When planning an overnight trip, lodging will be required. While resorts or hotels are the most common ways to find a pillow, using Airbnb or VRBO are also great options for securing decent lodging while keeping costs down.

Remember: Always check availability of the golf course prior to booking your lodging. Here are some ideas on places to take weekend trips:

n Sandestin (Florida) n Barnsley Resort (North Georgia) n Old Waverly & Mossy Oak (Mississippi) n Sweetens Cove (Tennessee) n Sea Island Resort (Georgia)

Weeklong trips are fantastic. There are a million different options and ways to plan and execute these types of golf trips.

Advanced planning is key. You could use a golf travel agency or enlist the help of a PGA Professional to help plan the trip. When looking to find a place to play, you have to first look at your budget. These golf excursions can get pricey, so be prepared.

In addition, depending on your group’s size, you’ll want to make sure you will enjoy the company of your entire group. A week is a long time to be on the road. You’ll be sharing meals, cocktail hours and multiple rounds of golf with three, seven, 11 or more of your buddies.

Book tee times for these classic destinations at least 12 months in advance: n Ireland (Northern or Southwest) n Scotland (The Home of Golf) n Bandon Dunes (Oregon) n Whistling Straits (Kohler, Wisconsin) n Pebble Beach (California) n Doral Resort and Spa (Miami, Florida) n Innisbrook (Palm Harbor, Florida) Obviously, there are many other options. These are just a few ideas to get your mind thinking about taking a trip to play some golf.

But helping you get time off of work or gaining a pass from your wife – that’s all on you! Get some friends together and take a trip.

Matt Sheppard is the PGA Director of Golf at Willow Point Golf and Country Club.

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62. Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550

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This Mallard duck manages to stay on a very hot August dock by standing on one foot at a time.

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"Everybody should have the right to wear flip-flops in summer." ~ Sarah Carter

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