ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
Dogwoods: True Southern Beauties
The State of Our Watershed
The Re
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On the cover: Acapulco Rock, commonly
misnomered as Chimney Rock, is a popular
Lake Martin destination.To learn about the
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about the summer’s hottest events,
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tion LAKE MARTIN ALABAMA EDITION LAKE MAGAZINE SUMMER PREVIEW Get a jump on summer at Lake Martin ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Dogwoods: True Southern Beauties The State of Our Watershed The Re
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On the cover: Acapulco Rock, commonly misnomered as Chimney Rock, is a popular Lake Martin destination.To learn about the real Chimney Rock, turn to page 24.To read about the summer’s hottest events,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT YOU NEED TO READ e Lake magazine also features an online, digital edi- tion
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park hosted the 194th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on March 29-30, 2008.This annual event recreated frontier life in the year 1814 and empha
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Abby Grace Graham, of Mt. Olive, Ala., enjoys the shoreline at Children’s Harbor. Sarah Howe,7,andWillAaron,6,both of Montgomery,enjoy the 2007 Jazz Fest.The Aaron family ha
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH BY TERRY PARKER AND NIKKI REEVES On the Coosa County shoreline of Lake Martin,an old GM&O Railroad caboose has sat quietly since its purchase from the Tuscaloosa railroa
JUST HOW DO YOU MOVE A CABOOSE? Recently, the 100-year-old caboose was transported from its Lake Martin location to another location in town. The caboose, weighing in at 38,000 pounds was moved
DEAR EDITOR LETTERS FROM OUR READERS THANKS FOR GREAT STORIES AND NEW DIGITAL FORMAT I just had to let all of you know how much I love the new inter- active online edition!Very impressive an
NEWS & NOTES GOT NEWS? (256) 234-4281 Fuller recognized as regional Marine Police Officer of the year Marine Police Officer Mark Fuller was concerned about the numbers of underage drinkers on
No Jumping Here Lake Martin’s real Chimney Rock is a formation that looks like a chimney located on the next island south of the popular jumping-off spot
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TAKING ACTION Martin HOBO president. Borden said he has a good working rela- continued from page 27
TAKING ACTION continued from page 28 spring, and leave it at 490 “Martin datum” level for an extra month and a half in the fall. Lamberth said the proposal was a response to anAlabama Power study tha
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Attendees at the fourth annual State of the Watershed conference listen to the impacts of the drought on Alabama and the Lake Martin area. What you need to kno
TALLAPOOSA WATERSHED continued from page 32 The Impact of the 2007 Drought J. Brian Atkins, the division director for Water Resources at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Af
TALLAPOOSA WATERSHED continued from page 33 Martin Dam Relicensing Update Jim Crew, manager of the Martin Dam relicensing project, dis- cussed the status of the project. Martin Dam's current li
True Southern Beauties Spring is in full bloom as Lake Martin’s shoreline and yards are speckled with dogwoods
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FROM TOP,CLOCKWISE:Pink dogwoods are a natu- rally occurring variation enhanced by commercial breeders.The lakeshore is dotted with blooming dog- woods this spring.The small yellow and green flo
Aaron Kovak, co-owner of Island Wakeboarding School, throws a trick while wakeboarding on Lake Martin. Teaching The Skills Island Wakeboarding School opens in the Blue Creek ar
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Several people walk around the entrance of the old Blue Hill gold mine, which is a short distance from the shore of Lake Martin. BE WARNED: Old mines are extremely danger
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HAVING A BLAST: The Russell Lands’ Fourth of July Blast and concert is scheduled for Friday, July 4 at the Lake Martin Amphitheater. Summer Preview
SUMMER PREVIEW continued from page 44 can all be found each Saturday at the County Road 34 Open Air Market.Artisans scheduled for appearance throughout the summer. Open every Saturday starting at 7
VINTAGE ON-SITE: The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce presents an antique car show to visitors and residents on May 31 at Dadeville’s Keebler Park.
SUMMER PREVIEW Sporting & Spoiling at Five Star Plantation continued from page 46
FASTEST OF THE SLOW:The Turtleneck Turtle Races will be held at the Airport Pavilion in Alexander City on June 14. SUMMER PREVIEW continued from page 47 Signs on
AT THE PARK: Several events will be held throughout the spring, summer and fall at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.
FOR THE SOLDIERS: Operation Rise and Conquer, put on by the Lakeshore Foundation, will be held at Camp ASCCA September 25-28. SUM
AN ART AFFAIR: The Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony will be held at Children’s Harbor October 6 – 10. held at the end of the week. For more informa
A Big Fish Story An unexpected catch on Lake Martin ends up quite a tale for two local fishermen Brett Pritchard
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Lake Q&A Get to know Smith Mountain area residents Dorothy and Giles Gainer PHOTOS BY NIKKI REEVES
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The Weakest Link Line sizes make more of an impact that one might think on the catch of the day BIG CATCHES BY GREG VINSON 62. LAKE H adTveherienydkowuofheyivtetrheli
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PRO TIPS There are many small habits that can make a great improvement in your game. One of these is creating a strong base. What's a strong base? Picture Tiger Woods with a driver. His sta
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BAKED BEANS QUINTET 1 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 16 ounce can butterbeans, drained 1 17 ounce can lima beans, drained 1 15 ounce can pork and beans 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
The Super Vegetable Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, minerals and they fight off illness, too B espuaronpvseirdeafroaeovdat.riueTltyheoyaf nutrients that play a vital role in fig
ON THE MARKET PROPERTY: 23 Marin Lane FEATURES: Outdoor kitchen, pool, jacuzzi ROOMS: 3+BR, 3BA, 4,200 sq. ft. AGENT: Debbie Fullington, RE/MAX Advantage WATERFRONT: 5.3+/- acres
MEDITERRANEAN RETREAT continued from page 72 shower with steamer. The home is located inside the community of Marina Marin, just off Highway 50. Community features include a gated front entrance
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PARTING SHOT PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE “Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decis
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