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Soaring forSmiles By Kristine Bullock In the midst of worldly chaos, it remains important that av- enues exist where people can find joy. Riding high above the crystalline waters, or landing tenderly in the slews and channels of Smith Lake, residents may be lucky enough to delight in the sight of Marty Roberson. Rob- erson has devoted his years in retirement to rebuilding and customizing seaplanes. His most recent projects will soon make their debut appearances on lake, and are sure to make anybody who is witness to this great sight smile from ear-to-ear. Roberson has been a full-time resident of Smith Lake since 2002. He has been instrumental in several notable projects which have raised the level of quality of real estate in the area including the development of Waterford Condominiums and Windemere Lakeside Garden Homes. These endeavors took up much of Roberson’s time until 2010. A few years later, he decided to revisit his long-time passion of flying. 60 | smithlakeliving.com
Roberson obtained his private pilot’s license in the 1980s. Knowing that he was not going to pursue a career in aviation, flying became a hobby that was set aside while he was advancing in his professional career. With re- tirement brought space to return to his love of flying. He put in hours to get a new license, and in 2018, Roberson traveled to Orlando to gain his seaplane rating, an endorsement that only three percent of private pilots acquire. Roberson completed his seaplane training on a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey, which is an American two-seat, single engine, amphibious flying boat designed and manufactured by Progressive Aerodyne. This fixed-winged seaplane allows the plane to land on water. The SeaRey is the world’s most popular and proficient light sport aircraft due to its short takeoff distance, high rate of climb, and tailwheel configuration that makes it effortless to fly. After experiencing flight on a SeaRey, Roberson decided immediately that he wanted on of his own. Continued on page 63 smithlakeliving.com I 61
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With only approximately 1000 manufactured in the world, Roberson finally found a SeaRey to his liking located in Arkansas earlier this year, two years into his search. Much to his wife’s dismay, it was painted purple and gold, the well-known colors of the Louisiana State University football team. Roberson quickly re-painted the seaplane crimson and white in recognition of the Univer sity of Alabama so that it is clear where the fami- ly’s loyalties lie. In addition to the refurbished SeaRey, Rob- erson also has an old plane which he bought in 2015 and converted into a seaplane by installing pontoons. Both should be fully operational by late summer. Smith Lake residents are encouraged to keep their eyes on the sky in search of this air- borne rarity. The magnificent aircrafts will surely be a sight to see! g hSmith Lake Livingtm smithlakeliving.com I 63
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Don’t Litter Help Keep Smith Lake the Cleanest Lake in the State By Rachel Sweigard The environment often remains at the mation about Leave No Mark ™, visit http://www. forefront of many peoples’ minds. The reality of the smithlakeliving.com/NO world is that the population of America, down to small areas like Smith Lake, is quite large and peo- Additionally, for those who would like to be ple produce a good deal of trash, which often ends more involved either as an individual or as a group, up on the sides of roads and in rivers and lakes. there are multiple clean up days planned annually Smith Lake is the cleanest lake in the state and is for various portions of Smith Lake. The Smith Lake known for being so, but it is up to everyone to keep Civic Association sponsors clean up days on Smith it that way. Lake during Spring and Fall of each year and anyone interested in being involved can visit their Facebook Recently, a campaign has been started page and watch for announcements about upcoming on Smith Lake called Leave No Mark. The goal of clean up days. Also, in 2019, the Renew Our Rivers Leave No Mark is to make residents aware of small group cleaned a large portion of Smith Lake in Win- things that they can do to help keep Smith Lake ston County. Alabama Power Company also sponsors clean. For example, the group urges boaters to and organizes various clean up days. If someone is keep trash bags on their boat to fill up while on the looking to be more involved in the Lake community, a water and then throw the bag away in the proper clean-up day is a great place to start. receptacle at the end of the day. They also remind residents that sinking an item such as a bottle or Finally, there is a statewide organization can is littering, even though it does not stay on the called People Against a Littered State (PALS) that top of the water. The easiest way to prevent litter sponsor clean up days across the state. This year, on the lake is to secure items such as hats, towels, they had a clean-up month in April 2020, which was bottles, etc. on a boat to prevent them from flying likely disrupted due to the COVID-19 epidemic. PALS out while riding; if something does fly out, turn sponsors the Adopt-a-Mile program across the state around and retrieve it if at all possible. Also, Leave as well as other programs to better nature. For more No Mark reminds residents and visitors alike that information about PALS and to get involved, visit much of Smith Lake shoreline is vacant and is part https://www.alpals.org of Bankhead National Forest, which sees hundreds of visitors a day, everyone must leave their area the g hSmith Lake Livingtm same or better than they found it. For more infor- Be a volunteer... Help with one of the area Cleanups! Be a good steward... Don’t Litter ! Be proactive... Secure items on your dock. Cover trash or debris when hauling. Set an example. 66 | smithlakeliving.com
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Where Have all the Buoys Gone: End of a Smith Lake Landmark For the past three decades on any given Saturday in the Alabama summer, small boats could be seen queuing up in Little Pigeon on Ryan Creek. They were preparing for a run through the slalom ski course. These days, boats are a rare sighting. Due to the necessity for flat water, slalom skiing is largely confined to private lakes. So, the course on Smith Lake provided a rare opportunity for weekend skiers to test their skills. Slalom cours- es are made from a complex structure of PVC pipe that float 6 feet below the water. These pipes are secured in place by steel cables and heavy anchors which are suspended by a network of buoys. The slalom course at Ryan Creek has been funded and maintained for decades by the Smith Lake Ski Club. It has been open for the enjoyment of all levels of skiers. While its location on a public lake has prevented official permitting, the course has largely been a favorable attraction. In mid-May, the course unexpectedly disappeared from the slough. According to information provided by Chad Pate, commander for the North Alabama Marine Patrol Division for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the course was sunk by the Marine Patrol because it was deemed to pose a navigational hazard. Sadly, no warning was given, and the structure was simply sunk by removing Continued on page 72 68 | smithlakeliving.com
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Where Have all the Buoys Gone: End of a Smith Lake Landmark the buoys that supported the course. Unfortunately, the PVC pipe, steel cables, and bungee cords were left underwater. The Smith Lake Ski Club is making plans to remove the course in its entirety. Development in the area has considerably changed the landscape of the Smith Lake waters. Understandably, homeowners have concerns about boat traffic. Removal of the ski course may be counterproductive as surfers, wake boarders, jet skiers and tubers still fre- quent the slough. The lake shoreline and dock disturbances from these watercrafts may be far more pronounced than that of the ski boats running the slalom course. The removal of the slalom course at Ryan Creek will leave those who used it disap- pointed, but skiers can remain grateful for three decades of enjoyment. The course will surely be missed by skiers and spectators alike. g hSmith Lake Livingtm 72 I smithlakeliving.com
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Events FREE CONCERT / FIREWORKS Church on Smith Lake Parmalee with Lee Gibson Smith Lake RV Resort July 4, 2020 800 County Road 202, Crane Hill Devil’s Branch 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. 8 a.m. Every Sunday www.fredricks.events/rtb 256-340-8899 Rock Creek Mission “God’s Floating Church” Smith Lake Cleanups Renew Our Rivers -A.P.C Next to Rock Creek Marina 8 a.m. Easter, Mother’s Day through Labor Day FOR 2020 SCHEDULE www.alabamapower.com/renewourrivers Smith Lake Park Firewooks Sept. 8-9 Smith Lake ( Walker County) Roger Treglown 205-300-5253 4th of July Sept. 18- Smith Lake (Cullman County) Canceled This Year Contact Jim Murphy 205-529-5981 2020 Sept. 24 Smith Lake ( Winston County) Contact Jim Eason [email protected] Arrowhead Bar and Grill Open ! 205-275-7519 761 County Road 941 Now Crane Hill, AL. 36053 Brian Grace - Owner 74 | smithlakeliving.com
Wright’s Boutique & Gift Shop Store & Deli Women’s Fahion Clothing , Shoes, Accessories County Road 222 Swimwear ~ Gifts Crane Hill , AL. Deli ~ Pizza ~ Fishing Supplies & Live Bait ~ Gas Ashley Waid Email: [email protected] ... Come visit us today for your full line of lake supplies! Owner www.mssmirks.com Wright’s Store and Deli Skinner’s Country Mart in Crane Hill on County Road 222 has recently changed own- ership, and is now operated by Phyllis and Heath Wright. “The new store name is Wright’s Store and Deli. We are excited to have an expanded deli menu, and are now serving break- fast seven days a week” Phyllis Wright shares. A full line of fishing supplies and live bait, lake supplies, and a self-service fuel station are a few of the items that will be available. The store will also be offering non-ethanol fuel for small engine and boat motors. Stop by Wright’s Store and Deli for breakfast or lunch. You will not be disappointed! g hSmith Lake Livingtm Get your smithlakeliving™ APP FREE GET CONNECTED The official name is “Phillips Bridge”, but is known as “BIG BRIDGE”. STAY UP TO DATE ON SMITH LAKE HAPPENINGS ! LEAVE NO MARK™ www.leavenomark.com smithlakeliving.com I 75
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