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Timber Ridge “ A Premier Subdivision Featuring Over 50 Single Family Lots.” • Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to own on beautiful Smith Lake! • Lots have a gentle slope to pristine water and convenient to I-65, Cullman & Jasper. • Located at the intersection of Ryan and Lick Creeks. Contact : Billy Williams 256-507-0965 www.discoversmithlake. com A Shoreline Properties, llc Development smithlakeliving.com I 53
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Dr. Carmen Moss, DMD 18708 US Hwy. 31, Cullman, AL. 35058 256-739-8600 Before www.gobeyonddental.com After Follow us on Facebook GO BEYOND ! Beyond your Expectations Beyond the Status Quo Beyond your Dental Needs Smith Lake Water Level Report Lake Level - August 8, 2019....................... 506.47” Rule Curve Lake Level August 8, 2019 .. 506.43 ’ Water Temperature: 504.0’ 88.48 degrees .04 Inches Above Rule Curve 3.53 Feet Below Full Pool Record High Water Level Historical Average Lake Level .................. March 1973 .......... 521.2’ Record Low Water Level October 1971 ........ 488.8’ Source Corps of Engineers Practice Safe Boating 56 | smithlakeliving.com
A PUBLIC NOTICE FROM ALABAMA POWER PROTECTING THE LAKES WE LOVE. You’re a lake lover, and so is Alabama Power. We’re committed to preserving the scenic, environmental and recreational value of our lakes. And one of the most important ways we do this is by administering our shoreline permitting program. The last time we adjusted our permit fee structure was 2005, nearly 15 years ago. A lot has changed since then, which is why we’re updating the process and related fees. If you are considering projects along the shoreline, please contact your local Alabama Power Shoreline Management office and apply for a permit before the fee changes take effect on January 1, 2020. Alabama Power’s Shoreline Management team is dedicated to serving our lake communities. It’s part of our commitment to you — protecting the lakes we all love. To learn more about the updates, please visit apcshorelines.com/permits. © 2019 Alabama Power Company smithlakeliving.com I 57
By Rachel Sweigard Grocery stores in small towns are often the lifeblood of the area. In many small towns across the country, the locally owned grocery store saves residents from a long drive to a not-so-local chain store. When people visit Smith Lake, especially around Dodge City, they often find themselves at S&S Foods purchasing groceries to take on boat rides or to grill out for dinner. S&S Foods has two locations in the Smith Lake area, which include Dodge City and Holly Pond, and a third location in Cleveland. Each location sells a wide variety of groceries, including fresh produce and dry goods, and has a full-service meat department as well as frozen foods, a dairy section, and a deli counter. The Dodge City location also has a post office in the store, which saves many customers from stopping at an extra location on their way home. Michelle invites you to visit the Take & Bake Section ! 58 I smithlakeliving.com
Vanessa , Tammie, and Maghan in the Deli Section that offers fresh sliced deli meats, cheese and a large selection of Party Trays. The deli at the S&S Foods in Dodge City is more than just a typical deli. Fresh sliced deli meats and cheeses are not the only items sold. The deli has premade sandwiches and snacks offered as a healthy lunch option. It also includes a hot bar that offers a large variety of entrees and sides that change daily. These items include BBQ chicken, lasagna, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and beef roast. The hot bar also has seasonal items such as green beans, sweet potato casserole, and chicken and dressing around holidays such as Easter. All of the items sold can be packaged to take home, and are served hot. Continued on page 60 smithlakeliving.com I 59
S & S FOODS The Dodge City deli also makes freshly baked bread. Many people believe that having freshly baked bread with dinner requires a long drive to the closest grocery store. However, Smith Lake residents need to look no further than S&S Foods. S&S also sells homemade cakes and pies, and bakes birthday cakes decorated to the customer’s liking. For more information about the Dodge City deli, please call S&S at (256) 287-2663. S&S also has a website, www.ssfoods.net, and a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ssfoodshpdc/ where they post their weekly specials and daily hot bar offerings. g hSmith Lake Livingtm Tammie presents one of many Birthday cakes, pies and special occasion cakes ! Drake & Katelyn: All Fruits & Vegetables in our Cut Section are cut fresh in Store. 60 | smithlakeliving.com
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Williams Hardware & Building Supply By Rachel Sweigard One of the few drawbacks of living in the Smith Lake area is the fact that it can be a lengthy drive if you forget a specific item from the hardware store. One of the perks that come with living on Smith Lake is that there are multiple stores in the area that carry essential items for lake living. These stores are often owned by “lake people” who have called the area home for many years, even for generations, and for whom the area holds a special place in their hearts. Williams’ Hardware, located in Arley, is one such store. Williams’ Hardware has been in the area since 1993, and carries virtually any sup- ply needed for a DIY weekend project, a long-term building project, or items needed for rou- tine maintenance. The hardware store’s location saves residents the long drive to Jasper or Cullman to retrieve that one little part needed for a project that they might have forgotten. What sets Williams’ Hardware apart from the “big box” chain stores is that it comes with the Southern hospitality that the area is known for, as well as a personable staff who can offer endless help no matter what the project. Williams’ Hardware carries a wide variety of items including: materials for home renovations such as paint, stain, and painting supplies; plumb- ing fixtures, whether they are needed for a DIY project or a plumbing repair; building materials for any project imaginable; and the tools necessary to do many odd jobs around the house. Williams’ Hardware has a reputation of giving outstanding service with reasonable prices, and they boast a large inventory of necessary supplies for various projects. In fact, a quick Google search reveals a five-star rating, which speaks volumes for how they treat their customers. Continued on next page 62 | smithlakeliving.com
Williams Hardware & Building Supply 205-387-1977 • LUMBER • ELECTRICAL 5059 County Road 41 • PLUMBING Arley, AL. 35541 • PAINT • MASONRY “ Your Friendly Neighborhood Hardware Store in Arley, Alabama” R to L: West , Shirley, & Chase Williams’ Hardware is staffed by “lake people”, and will save you a trip to a larger town for hard- ware supplies. Williams’ Hardware is open Monday through Friday from 6 AM-5 PM, and Saturday from 6:30 AM-12 PM. They are closed on Sunday. You can reach them at (205) 387-1977. g hSmith Lake Livingtm smithlakeliving.com I 63
The second annual Poor Man Poker Run was held on Lewis Smith Lake on August 3 to support The Smith Lake Task Force and Wake the World Alabama. The event was a success, and included 19 stops located all over the lake. Approximately 300 participants entered their poker hands to win prizes and gift cards. Dave Dempsey, the event organizer, reported that sever- al individuals donated their winnings back to the charities. We want to thank all of our sponsors, poker stop docks, and all of the wonderful volunteers that helped to make this a fun event for a worthwhile cause. If you were unable to attend the event this year, be sure to make plans to come to the third annual Poor Man Poker Run next year! “Mr. Smith Lake” & Crew having a fun day running the POOR MAN POKER RUN Poker Run brings out the Performance Boats 64 I smithlakeliving.com
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Sipsey Fork Trout Unlimited By: Kristine Bullock For 60 years, Trout Unlimited (TU) has worked to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s cold- water fisheries and their watersheds. As a national nonprofit with nearly 300,000 members, TU’s staff and volunteers work all across the country to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain trout and salmon habitat to ensure that robust populations of native and wild cold-water fish can thrive for future generations of sports- men and women. To find more information about TU’s conservation efforts, please visit www.tu.org. About 18 months ago, Virgil Stephen Jones began the process of forming a Trout Unlimited chapter for the Sipsey Fork, which flows into Smith Lake. Within six months, the chapter was officially chartered and recognized by TU as Sipsey Fork 636 (SF636). The Sipsey Fork chapter was ultimately formed to conserve, protect, and improve the cold-water tailrace fishery and watersheds below Lewis Smith Hydroelectric Dam in north central Alabama. SF636 is currently the only TU chapter in the state of Alabama. Their mission is to promote good stewardship of the Sipsey Fork so that Alabama’s only year-round trout fishery can continue to support a healthy cold-water habitat, and therefore be enjoyed by anglers and recreationists for years to come. Continued on page 68 66 | smithlakeliving.com
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The Sipsey Fork is the only national wild and scenic Sipsey Fork river in the state of Alabama. The Sipsey Fork of the Black TU Warrior River is 71 miles long, and originates at the conflu- ence of Thompson and Hubbard creeks in the Sipsey Wilder- ness in the William Bankhead National Forest. The tailrace begins at the cold discharge of Smith Dam, which is oper- ated by the Alabama Power Company, and flows southeast for approximately 12 miles before converging with the warming waters of the Mulberry Fork. This tailrace is the southern-most cold-water fishery east of the Mississippi, and is one of the few places in the state that can sustain a rainbow trout popula- tion. On July 15, 2019, SF636 applied for an Embrace the Stream (EAS) grant through TU. EAS is a matching grant program that awards funds to TU chapters and councils for cold-water fisheries conservation. The chap- ters drive to apply for an EAS grant stemmed from a desire to create an entity that would help manage and protect the Sipsey Fork. Their conservation effort ideals pre- scribe that the Sipsey Fork chapter be stewards from the headwaters to the confluence of the Mulberry Fork. “You cannot conserve a part of the whole, you have to conserve the whole thing”, Jones explains. “We need to embrace the whole watershed, not just the cold water”. As president, Jones would like for the chapter to be stewards of the entire water system, which would include Smith Lake. EAS grant awards will be announced this fall. Despite the strong leadership that the Sipsey Fork chapter has assembled, Jones explains that logistical issues have made engagement difficult. There are over 500 TU members in the state of Alabama. If you are a TU member and live in the state of Alabama, you are also considered a member of the Sipsey Fork chapter. However, there are currently only about 30-40 active mem- bers. “It is difficult to organize a tight-nit group of people that are so geographically spread out”, explains Jones. 68 | smithlakeliving.com
Through outreach, SF636 hopes to pro- mote education that will encourage people to take interest in the efforts that the chapter has embraced. “The state of Alabama needs to recognize that the Sipsey Fork is a resource that could be improved to promote tourism in the fish- ing industry”. Many anglers choose to travel out of the state to enjoy idyllic trout fishing locations such as Yellowstone or the Colorado River. Jones believes that the tailrace of the Sipsey Fork has the potential to be a top grade trout fishery if there is an increase in the management and stewardship of the water. To become a member of Trout Unlimited and help in the conservation efforts of the Sipsey Fork chapter, readers should visit www.tu.org. Membership costs $35 a year. Be sure to list the Sipsey Fork as your home chapter. Chapter meetings are currently being held bi-monthly in the Birmingham area. “If we can’t motivate people to engage in this chapter, the chapter will fail”, warns Jones. “Coldwater fisheries everywhere are in danger, and habitats are being compromised. The tailrace of Smith Lake will continue to promote a trout population despite environmental issues, and it is important now more than ever for people to get involved!”. Please visit https://sipseyforktu.org for more detailed information about the Sipsey Fork chap- ter. To get a local insiders scoop, be sure to visit Brandon and Mary Carole Jackson who are owners of the Riverside Fly Shop in Bremen, Alabama. Brandon is the Vice President of SF636, and Mary Carole serves on the Board of Directors. Together, they have an enormous amount of experience and knowledge about trout fishing on the Sipsey Fork. g hSmith Lake Livingtm smithlakeliving.com I 69
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Events Sweet Tater Festival Smith Lake Cleanups Renew Our Rivers -A.P.C Sept. 1st.& 2nd, 2019 Smith Lake Park FOR 2019 SCHEDULE 205-384-6942 www.alabamapower.com/renewourrivers C.A.S.T. for Kids Trident Marina Concert Series Sept. 21, 2019 Smith Lake Park Friday & Saturday Evenings SUN SEPT. 1ST ROCK CANDY Taylor Cain 256-347-2663 LEAVE NO MARK™ www.leavenomark.com Foothills Festival Rock Creek Mission Sept. 6- 7, 2019 “God’s Floating Church” City of Jasper 205-221-8529 Next to Rock Creek Marina 8 a.m. Easter, Mother’s Day through Labor Day Cullman Oktoberfest Church on the Lake Oct. 2-5, 2019 Cullman Festhalle Market Smith Lake RV Resort 800 County Road 202, Crane Hill 256-734-9157 8 a.m. Every Sunday Smith Lake Park Bassfest Oct. 5, 2019 Smith Lake Park 205-384-6942 Spook the Lake Oct. 12, 2019 For More Info: Lewis Smith Lake Group Get your smithlakeliving™ APP FREE GET CONNECTED STAY UP TO DATE ON SMITH LAKE HAPPENINGS ! 74 | smithlakeliving.com
This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs, ages 6-17, the oppor- tunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing. Take to the water with C.A.S.T. for an unforgettable morning of fishing and boating. Location: Smith Lake Park September 21, 2019 8 a.m. Even Contact Taylor Cain- Event Coordinator Phone: 256-347-2663 Email: [email protected] OUR GOAL CAST for Kids is a Non-Profit organization that gives children with special needs the opportunity to be an angler for the day. Our goal is to give children and family a day of fun and fellowship to just relax, enjoy, and make memories. We love to give children the opportunity to ride in a boat for the first time or reel in their very first fish. We live to see a smile everyone’s face as they leave. Source: C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation © smithlakeliving.com I 75
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•- Advertiser Index Add Gas and Go- PWC Repairs 256-590-5369 www.addgasandgowatercraft.com Justin Dyar “Mr. Smith Lake” 205-468-6375 www.justindyar.com Alabama Power Company 800-525-3711 www.alabamapower.com Lakeside Innovation Boat Docks 205-489-6158 www.wahoodocks.com Arrowhead RV Park 256-747-2519 www.arrowheadpark-camp.com Lake Shore Inn & Marina 205-489-2462 www.lakeshoreinnandmarina.com Bama Steel Structures, Inc. 256-338-2066 www.bamasteelstructures.com Lamar’s Glass 205-387-’0297 www.lamarsglass.com Bank of Walker County 205-295-0033 www.bankofwalkercounty.com Leon’s Marine 256-734-3223 Beyond Dental,P.C. 256-739-8600 www.gobeyonddental.com Lynn Layton Auto Dealerships 256-353-8150 www.lynnlayton.com B & H Tree Service 256-287-1446 Mustard Seed Nursery 256-737-7333 BMS Marine 256-747-2988 www.smithlakedockrepair.com Nelems Marine 205-221-3072 www.nelems.com Boat Lifts of Alabama 256-636-2922 www.boatliftsofalabama.com Oasis Outdoors 1-888-599-0590 www.oasisoutdoors.com Caliber Home Loans 205-908-3587 www.caliberhomeloans.com/danield Oden Glass 256-734-2800 Centennial Homes 205-965-3631 www.centennialhomesllc.com Pop’s Place Bar BQ 256-887-1313 www.popsplacebarbq.com Cornerstone Construction 205-384-9990 www.smithlakebuilders.net Riverpeak Partners - Raymond James 205-874-1804 www..facebook.com/riverpeakpartners Country Mall Convenience Store 256-747-6235 Riverside Fly Shop 256-287-9582 www.riversideflyshop.com Cullman County Sheriff’s Office 256-734-0342 Russell Marine 256-841-6365 www.russellmarine.net Culllman Furniture Market 256-841-6754 www.cullmanfurnituremarket.com S & S Foods 256-287-2663 www.ssfoods.net Cullman Overhead Door & Glass 256-734-0792 www.cullmanglass.com Sharon Miller- ReMax Platinum 256-747-2613 www.smithlakehomes.net Culpepper Real Estate 256-739-1389 www.culpepperrealestate.com Shoreline Properties LLC 256-507-0965 www.shorelinedevelopments.com Darren Raspino Re Max 205-807-2381 www.darrenonsmithlake.com ShowcaseLighting Floors & More 205-387-0238 Dodge City Collision Center LLC 256-287-0680 www.dodgecitybodyshop.com Skinner’s Country Mart 256-747-2082 Duncan Bridge Marina & RV 205-387-1208 www.duncanbridgemarina.com Smith Lake Air Park 256-507-0965 www.discoversmithlake.com Duskin Point Marina 205-384-6942 www.duskinpointmarina.com Smith Lake Barge & RipRap 205-221-4229 www.smithlakebargeandriprap.com Elite RV & Boat Storage 256-734-2382 Smith Lake Blind Co. 205-873-1379 [email protected] Fabri Tech Inc Boat Docks 256-385-2336 www.fabritechboatdocks.com Smith Lake Rentals & Sales 800-769-0757 www.smithlakerentals.com Flotation Systems Inc. 800-711-1785 www.aluminumboatdocks.com Speegle’s Marina 256-734-0698 www.speeglesmarina.net FSI- Paradise Pad 256-287-0445 www.aluminumboatdocks.com Sullivan Creek Ranch 256-841-4494 www.sullivancreekranch.com Fredricks Outdoor 256-340-8899 www.fredricksoutdoor.com Target Pest Control 256-739-5487 www.targetpestservice.com Freedom Insurance Agency 256-737-0011 www.freedomagency.net The SnowBird Retreat 269-967-6233 http://alabama-snowbird.com Free State Vinyl 256-747-6867 Tidwell Carpet & Flooring 256-739-5091 Granite South 205-295-5675 www.granitesouthinc.com Timber Ridge 256-507-0965 www.discoversmithlake.com Goldiggers Bar & Grill 205-489-2462 Trident Marina 256-286-0050 www.tridentmarinas.com Harbison Coin Laundry/Storage 205-384-4011 TP Country Club 256-739-0738 www.tpcountryclub.com Harrison Drug 205-489-8806 Valley Heating & Cooling 256-734-2966 Heritage Pharmacy 256-287-3333 https://stores.healthmart.com/HeritagePharmacy Walker Brothers LTD 256-796-2211 www.bearpenatsmithlake.com High Point Furniture 205-384-5990 www.highpont-furniture.com Werner’s Trading Company 256-734-5673 www.wernerstradingco.com Hilton & Barbara Williams 404-307-7164 White Willow 256-739-7001 HydroHoist ® of Alabama 205-384-6990 www.hydrohoistalabama.com Williams Hardware 205-387-1977 Jeff Roberts & Associates 205-313-9150 www,mavencrosswealth.com Windemere at Smith Lake 256-652-4886 www.windemereatsmithlake.com Follow Us on FACEBOOK 78 | smithlakeliving.com
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