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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 52 I smithlakeliving.com
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For the Love of Bells By Samantha Acton For those who love to decorate, a nautical theme will not only highlight the surroundings of the lake, but can be inspiring as well. One way to incorporate a nautical feel into home décor is by adding one simple piece of decoration - a bell. There are so many different kinds of bells that can be featured in a nautical wonderland. From fish bells to dinner bells, vintage brass metal bells to nickel brass ship wall bells, bells can add an authentic touch that will bring out a distinctive style and unique flare to any lake home. A large cast iron dinner bell on a wooden post mount can be placed as a decorative piece outside, in front of a patio, on a boat dock, or even in a garden. These bells were once used to alert children and other family members out working in the yard to come home for dinner. A fishing style bell is a great accessory to any lake home. Whether it be featured on a dock, or placed at a doorway entrance, it makes for a beautiful addition to any space. A dinner bell is also a great feature for a lake home, and brings forth Continued on Page 58 an old fashioned look. Rather than a standard door bell, this bell will add a distinct look to any front door, and will ring when someone walks into the room. 56 | smithlakeliving.com
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An anchor ship bell can be hung on the inside walls of a home with a rope lanyard. This bell will stand out, and make for a great conversational piece. And finally, the best thing about any of these bells is that they can be personalized to include a family name, a lake house nickname, or even a picture. Hopefully these bells have offered some fresh and new decor ideas! g hSmith Lake Livingtm 58 I smithlakeliving.com
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CHURCH ON SMITH LAKE GREG ALDRIDGE - PASTOR After the service at the Church on Smith Lake on July 25, 2021, pastor Greg Aldridge bap- tized the following five people at the Smith Lake RV Resort boat launch: Katie Calvert, Brenten Calvert, Sherry Niebeling, Tina Gray, and Shelby Delockery. Services at the Church on Smith Lake are held at the lake pavilion at the Smith Lake RV Resort located at 800 County Road 202 in Crane Hill every Sunday at 9:00 AM. All are welcomed to attend by boat or vehicle. CHURCH ON SMITH LAKE BAPTISM g hSmith Lake Livingtm 60 | smithlakeliving.com
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The day camp is held Monday through Thursday. It starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM, and can hold up to five kids. The camp consists of learning sessions about animals and covers animal health care, including feeding and brushing, animal safety, and horsemanship. The horsemanship session enables the kids to ride on a horse, and teaches them how to handle the horse appropriately. Private individual horse- manship lessons are held on Fridays, and are taught by Jesse. Shelby plans to get back to offering trail rides, and hopes to get the Country Store fully stocked and operational after a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelby’s love of animals is unmistakable. She shares, “If you give animals love and trust, they will love you back without judging who you are or how you look.” For more information about Shar-Itt Farm contact Shelby at (334) 517-5873 or (205) 647-0577, or visit their Facebook page at Shar-Itt Petting Farm. g hSmith Lake Livingtm Day Camp Students learning horsemanship. Sheep Red Roster Horse Donkey Water Buffalo 64 I smithlakeliving.com
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SShheellbbiiee Z Z By Rachel Sweigard While it can be a bit of a hidden gem, Alabama boasts countless talented people. Shelbie Z, a local singer, brought some notoriety to the Jasper area with her powerful voice, and continues to enter- tain countless people with her music while staying true to her roots. Shelbie Zora James Panter, better known as “Shelbie Z,” grew up in Sumiton, Alabama, and graduated from Hope Christian School. She has been singing her entire life, and comes from a mu- sical family as her dad played music. Her grandmother was also an avid fan of the Grand Ole Opry, and Shelbie would frequently watch performances with her. Shelbie discovered her love for singing in public when she was young. One day, her mom was singing a special at church on Sunday, and Shelbie wanted to sing too. Her mom eventually agreed to let her sing, and the rest is history. In the years that followed, Shelbie gained notoriety by singing in various venues in the Jasper area. In 2013, Shelbie competed on The Voice, and in 2016 she appeared on American Idol. In 2020, she was named the 2020 BAMA Female Breakout Artist at the Alabama Music Awards. Shelbie currently resides in Jasper with her husband and son, and runs a company called Junking Divas which refurbishes and repurposes heirlooms. Since appearing on The Voice and American Idol, Shelbie has continued to write and record music. Currently, she has a single out called “Love You Anyway”. She has recently started a new group called ‘Shelbie Z and the CB3’. She continues to sing at various venues in the area. Shelbie will be performing at Hideaways Marina on Smith Lake on August 6, and at Trident Marina on August 21. Shelbie is active on social media, and loves to engage and interact with fans. Fans can “like” her “Shelbie Z.” Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram @shelbie_z. g hSmith Lake Livingtm 66 | smithlakeliving.com
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A Money Saving Fact from Brian DeWitte... of the Smith Lake Blind Company As you are constructing a new home or completing a remodeling project, if you are considering installing automated custom blinds, be sure to remind your contractor or electrician to put electri- cal service at the top of the windows. When planning is done during construction, it will save time and money when getting re- mote-control blinds installed. Need additional help with specifications and requirements for automated customs blinds? Con- tact Brian at (205) 873-1379 or email [email protected]. g hSmith Lake Livingtm 68 | smithlakeliving.com
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BMS Marine moves to new location. By Rachel Sweigard It is always great to hear that a long time, locally owned business has moved their location to a larger facility. In a world where everything seems to be outsourced, and small businesses have to compete with gi- ants in the consumer world, it has become increasingly important to shop small and local whenever possible. BMS Marine Inc., a longtime business on Smith Lake, has recently expanded to a new location to better serve its customers. BMS Marine Inc. specializes in many services that are vital to homeowners on Smith Lake. They are a dealer for EZ Port floating docks, and can install virtually any type of boat dock, including docks that have slips for jet skis or other watercraft, a full range of lifts, and docks with swim decks that can contain walkways from the shore to the dock. BMS Marine Inc. also offers repairs to ensure that docks reflect the quality of lake properties, and continues to remain safe over time. Lake properties frequently have to manage erosion around the waterline, and BMS Marine Inc. specializes in rip rap shoreline work to help slow erosion and boost the aesthetics of a property when viewed from the water. In addition to rip rap work, they can also build steps from the shoreline to the back of a home using rocks creating a natural walkway to the water. BMS Marine Inc. builds customized fire pits and patios so that customers can enjoy their time outdoors in the summer. All of the services that BMS Marine Inc. provide have contributed to their need to expand to a larger location, which they did in June of 2021. They intend for this larger location to allow them to better serve their customers and the community. BMS Marine Inc. is now located at 295 Clubhouse Road in Jasper, AL. They can be reached at (205) 265-2690 for quotes on any of their services. They also have a website, www.bmsmarineinc.com, and a Face- book page that people can “like” to receive updates. g hSmith Lake Livingtm Harbison Self Storage ,LLC ICE VENDING STORAGE UNITS & LAUNDRY MAT 6526 COUNTY ROAD 41 Contact info: P.O. Box 65 Cell: (205) 388-1320 Arley , AL. 35541 (205) 471-3958 (205)388-0117 70 I smithlakeliving.com
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Achieving Objectives by Implementing the use of Shared Participation Litter Trash Clean Up Volunteers (LTCV) Can a vision or dream come to fruition by combining the abilities, skills, and experience... of a diverse assembly of enablers? By Tom Miller During the early months of 2021, a conversa- Maintaining safety of the volunteers was of utmost im- tion took place whereby a small group of individuals portance. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Department, assembled and developed a game plan designed to help under the leadership of Sheriff Matt Gentry, pledged remove and reduce the amount of accumulated litter their full support. In addition, Deputy Ron Wood with from Cullman County Roadways. A formal meeting the Cullman County Litter Crew offered to assist when was scheduled, and all interested individuals were wel- available. Deputy Jim Butts, who is in charge of the comed to attend. Various members of several Cull- Sheriff’s West Side man County Government Field Office, serves Agencies were also invit- as LTCV’s chaperone ed. during roadside lit- ter pickup activities. The public meet- With the support of ing exposed a consen- Sheriff Gentry and sus among the attendees the Cullman County that something needed to Sheriff’s Department, be done to clean up the LTCV entered into the community. During this final stages of prepara- meeting, Cullman Coun- tion to begin roadway ty Leadership from sev- cleanups. eral departments shared their knowledge and ex- With any organi- pertise on the subject of zation of this scope, litter removal. The County Leadership collectively was funding is a necessity. unified in offering their respective departments expertise The Sponsorship Team went to work to secure the nec- and abilities to assist those who would volunteer to ini- essary funds to procure needed equipment. LTCV mem- tiate litter removal efforts. bers are grateful to all those who donated to help the organization begin, and continue to maintain the opera- It was overwhelmingly decided that there was tion. Below is a list of those businesses and individuals a place for community involvement with regard to the who donated to the LTCV organization. removal and reduction of litter accumulation along the county’s roadways. As a result, the Litter Trash Clean Continued on page 75 Up Volunteers (LTCV) organization was created. A con- cept was generated whereby a number of zones would be formed to facilitate small groups of volunteers to take on the responsibility of removing litter from coun- ty roadways. An overriding consideration was imple- mented that volunteering with this organization was not going to become a fulltime undertaking or commitment. Currently, five zones around Smith Lake have been des- ignated to help retain the part time participation concept. Leadership positions were created for both the LTCV organization as a whole, and for each individu- al zone. Each zone has two leaders who manage both roadside activities as well as roster staffing. 72 I smithlakeliving.com
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Events Veterans Appreciation Parade August 28th- Duncan Bridge Marina. For more information: www.smithlakerotary.org Church on Smith Lake Sweet Tater Festival Smith Lake RV Resort Sept. 5th.& 6th.- Smith Lake Park 800 County Road 202, Crane Hill For more information: 256-739-2916 9 a.m. Every Sunday Bass Fest Rock Creek Mission October 2nd.- Smith Lake Park For more information: 256-739-2916 Easter to Labor Day- 8 a.m. next to Rock Creek Marina Cullman Oktoberfest For more information: 205-914-6586 Sept. 30th. Oct. 1st. & 2nd. Worship on the Water For more information: 256-734-9157 8:30 a.m. Thru Sept. 26 Spook the Lake 2021 Dogwood Lane Pavilion 224 County Road 3146, Houston, AL. October 16 -1p.m. 4p.m. After Party, Fun, & Costume Judging at Trident Marina Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Championship Series. Leave No Mark ™ October 22- 23 - Smith Lake Dam For more information: 205-384-4571 www.leavenomark.com Cullman Veteran’s Day Celebration Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sportsman Lake Don’t TEXT and DRIVE ! ~ Stay Alert • Drive Defensively • Obey the Speed Limit & Traffic Laws • Be Safe ~ Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Matt Gentry (256) 734-0342 1910 Beech Avenue S.E. Cullman, AL. 35055 @ Cullman.Sheriff Get your smithlakeliving™ APP FREE 74 | smithlakeliving.com
J&D Auto/Tire Service LTVC SPONSORS Trident Marina Dodge City, AL. Wheat, AL. 256-887-1410 Smith Lake RV & Cabin Resort 256-286-0050 Ardell, AL. Integrity Real Estate 256-709-1820 Leon’s Marine Crane Hill, AL. Trimble, AL. 256-590-3370 BMS Marine 256-734-3223 Curry, AL. Vintson Marine 205-265-2690 Country Mall Bremen, AL. Wheat, AL. 256-287-1155 Whitlock’s General Store & Cafe 256-747-6235 Trimble, AL. S & S Foods 256-734-8395 Flotation Systems Dodge City, AL. Hanceville, AL. 256-287-2663 Federer Fertilizer Inc. 256-287-0445 Trimble, AL. Jean & Curtis Rhone 256-734-1226 Steve & Kelly Holbert Bremen, AL. Crane Hill, AL. State Farm - Tonya Wilson Eddie & Deniece Hand Cullman, AL. Tom & Sharon Miller Brushy Pond, AL. 256-775-4965 Crane Hill, AL. Alabama Power Birmingham, AL. LTCV has partnered with other organizations to assist with the removal of litter on our highways. Shortly after LTCV organized, they became affiliated with People Against A Littered State (PALS). Members are indebted to Cherrie Haney and PALS for their assistance and guidance during the early days of their existence. LTCV contacted Gary Marchman at the Cullman County Commissioner’s office. Marchman and his as- sistants were very helpful and supportive. With their assistance and knowledge, the organization has been able to secure and mount “Do Not Litter” signs at various locations around the county. The Cullman County Sign Shop has also provided the LTCV with two sets of roadside “Litter Crew” signs. Commission Chairman, Jeff Clemons, offered his full support and was instrumental in expediting the recent installation of signage. Phillip Patterson with the Cullman Solid Waste Department and his staff have been support- ive of the organizations efforts. Their hauling away of collected litter in a timely manner is much appreciated. LTCV would like to acknowledge the efforts of many individual citizens who, of their own initiative, keep the roadways in front of their property and adjacent areas devoid of litter and trash. The organization appreciates their involvement in helping make our roadways clean and attractive. LTCV would like to give a special thank you to LTCV members Missy Jones, Betty Bissot, and Jim Eason for all their “active volunteerism” to make the pro- gram successful. Without the combined participation of all those mentioned above, it is hard to imagine what our roadways might look like today. Looking forward, as increased awareness develops, there are more individuals coming for- ward to volunteer their time and to interact with others to continue improving the cleanliness of our roadways in Cullman County. In 2021, the efforts of LTCV and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Litter Pick Up Crew have combined to col- lect approximately 2695 pounds of litter from Cullman County Roadways. “Its Not Who.....But You, Who Can Make A Difference” 75 g hSmith Lake Livingtm smithlakeliving.com I
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