LAKE JORDAN HOME OWNERS AND BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

NEWSLETTER

LAKEJORDANH O B O

HOBOAPRIL 2018

President’s MessageIt’s beginning to look like Spring on the lake. I hope everyone is able to enjoy

these beautiful days on our wonderful lake and are already getting excited for summer. Spring means it’s almost time for the annual lake cleanup. April 14, 2018 is the exact date.

I hope that everyone will participate in this year’s clean-up. There are many ways you can participatewithout actually getting out on the lake to remove trash; and a number of them can be accomplished priorto April 14th. I would encourage anyone who has an interest in helping to keep our lake beautiful, contactAllan or Brenda Basnight at 334-399-7370 to offer your assistance. Let’s make 2018 another great year!As we discussed at the January meeting, Alabama Power has confirmed the water will be lowered this

fall, 2018. No definite dates have been set as of yet but we hope to have those by our next meeting. Wehave made plans for a representative from Alabama Power to be in attendance to discuss the fall draw-down and answer any questions regarding permitting and improvements.Nikki Miller, our Fireworks Committee Chair, has been working hard in obtaining corporate sponsor-

ships for our annual 4th of July fireworks show. We would like to thank River Region Boathouse andDocks, River Bank and Trust, and Martin Collision for already stepping forward as corporate sponsors.Please let them know by thanking them for their generous support and supporting their businesses. If youown a business or know someone else who would like to sponsor this year’s show, please contact Nikkiat 334-318-9470 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Remember to put April 23, 2018 on your calendarfor the next meeting of the Lake Jordan HOBO Asso-ciation. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm with ameal served at 6:30 pm for those would like to eat.

Thank you!

Jeff

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HHOBOs and Friends

2nd Quarter HOBO meetingMonday, April 23rd, 2018

Camp Chandler YMCA — Lake JordanMeeting at 7:00 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30

#weloveourlakelife The WHO, WHAT & WHEN of Beautiful Lake Jordan:

spotlight . . . on Kim Adams

Who is Kim Adams? Kim Adams and her husband, Vince Adams, re-

cently jumped feet first into active participation with the Lake Jordan HOBO

Association and we are thrilled to have them. Married for 29 years, they are proud

parents of two sons; Christopher Adams (SSgt in the USAF, stationed at Mildenhall AFB in England) and

Jacob (Jessie) Adams who lives in Titus and works for the City of Montgomery. They are faithful members

of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Elmore and share their home in Sears Slough with their

lab Molly, cocker spaniel Sophie, and two kitties Lettie and Gisele.

In addition to her shared Area 3 representative responsibilities with Vince, Kim has recently accepted

the position of Membership Coordinator for the Lake Jordan HOBO Association. An internal auditor for

Alabama Power for almost 32 years, Kim also serves on the Elmore County Children’s Policy Council

and sits on the advisory board of the Elmore County Partnership of Children.

Kim first came to know Lake Jordan in 1972 when her father, a member of the USAF, rented a camper

lot on Jordan Recreation Island. They enjoyed their vacation spot on the lake until the early 1990s. In

1988, Vince’s parents bought a cabin in Holiday Shores, which they still own, and Kim and Vince bought

their “piece of paradise” in June 2013. If you’re counting, that’s a total of 46 years on Beautiful Lake Jor-

dan!

When asked what her favorite season on the lake is, without hesitation Kim goes straight to “4th of

July.” She loves celebrating the holiday with a large crowd of guest and heading out on the boat to Jor-

dan Dam for the annual HOBO Fourth of July Fireworks Show.

She appreciates the lake’s year-round water and the close net family atmosphere, but if she could

change one thing about our lake it would be the amount of trash. She attributes the HOBO Association

for the wonderful job done every year

during the annual clean-up, but encour-

ages everyone to pick up trash as they

see it and keep the lake clean year-

round.

As for Kim’s greatest memory on Lake

Jordan, that’s easy. She and Vince had

their first date on Lake Jordan and luckily

many more followed. It’s apparent their

love for each other and Lake Jordan re-

mains beautiful to this day.

Lake Clean-Up 2018

Lake Jordan HOBO Association inconjunction with Alabama Power’s“Renew Our Rivers – The Coosa”campaign has scheduled our annuallake clean-up for Saturday, April 14,2018.If you are interested in keeping

Beautiful Lake Jordan beautiful,please mark your calendars now andplan to join us. We encourage allHOBO members to participate andto invite friends and family that enjoyour lake throughout the year.If you would like to volunteer,

please contact Allan or Brenda Bas-night at #334-399-7370 orabasn379874@gmail.com.

LAKE CLEAN UP is now scheduled for

April 14, 2018 due to Alabama A-day game.

As the weather starts to warm up and we emerge from our caves (soto speak), some of us will likely realize that the basic cleaning routinewe go through every week is mostly just scratching the surface. Spring isa time of rebirth and renewal; why not make that go for our homes aswell? Spring cleaning is a time-honored ritual for a reason - the fresh airand greenery outdoors make us want to prettify our indoor spaces too. Itjust makes us feel better. But if the mere thought seems overwhelming,here are a few tips to get you started.1.The best refrigerator cleaner is a combination of salt and sodawater. The bubbling action of the soda water combines with theabrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner. Don’t forget tomove your refrigerator out from the wall, sweep behind it and vac-uum the coils. Your refrigerator will last longer and cost less to op-erate.

2. The best way to get rid of lime buildup around the faucet it is tolay paper towels over the fixture, soak it with vinegar and let it setfor an hour. The deposits will soften and become easier to remove.

3. Clean window screens with a scrap of carpeting. It makes a pow-erful brush that removes all the dirt.

4. Clean windows with a rag and soapy water, and then dry themwith another rag. You can also go to an auto-parts store and buy awindshield squeegee, which cleans very well.

5. If drapes are looking drab, take them out of the window, removethe hooks and run them through the air-fluff cycle in the dryeralong with a wet towel (to draw off the dust) for 15 minutes. Hangthem back in the windows immediately.

6. Clean the blades of a ceiling fan by covering them with a coat offurniture polish. Wipe off the excess and lightly buff.

7. Sometimes comforters, blankets and pillows don’t need to becleaned, but they do need to be aired out after a long winter inyour closed-up home. Take them outside and hang them on aclothesline for a day if possible.

8. Machine wash all bed pillows (recommended at least twice ayear). Add ½ cup of baking soda with your regular detergent to thewash. Remove and place them immediately in the dryer with twotennis balls covered with socks to fluff.

9. Clean your shower drain. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down thedrain then ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a wet cloth for 5minutes. Uncover and flush the drain for 5 minutes with hot water.

10. Think your dish washer is clean because it basically gets a bathevery time you run it? Think again. But it’s an easy fix. Place a cupof white vinegar in the top rack (sitting upright). Run a cycle on thehottest setting and you’re done! Don’t forget your coffee pot orKeurig too. Run a cycle of white vinegar and then one or two cy-cles using hot water only to completely flush.

It’s Spring, Let’s Clean!

River Bank & TrustMartin Collision Center

River Region Boathouse & Docks

Businesses Fireworks Donation Form

Thank you Nicki Miller forthe awesome LAKE JORDAN t-shirts and bumper stickers. Ifyou haven’t ordered yours yet,reach out to Nicki via the LakeJordan HOBO Facebook page.Proceeds to benefit the 4th ofJuly Fireworks Fund. Shirts areComfort Color and come in allsizes and a variety of stylesand colors. Show your prideand support a great cause!

Lake Jordan T-Shirts Benefiting 2018 LAKE JORDAN FIREWORKS FUND

A big "Thank You" to these local businesses that have already donated to this year's fireworks

If you own a boat and/or dock, take steps nowto help prevent a tragedy. The Energy EducationCouncil’s Safe Electricity program recommendschecking your boats and docks annually beforeboating and swimming season commences. In prior years there have been devastating acci-

dents near boats and boat docks both locally andthroughout the country. In July of 2012, a 26 year-old woman was swimming with family in the Lakeof the Ozarks and was electrocuted when shetouched an energized dock ladder. That sameyear, a 13 year-old girl and her 8 year-old brotherreceived fatal electrical shocks while swimmingnear a private dock on the very same lake. Offi-cials cited an improperly grounded circuit as thecause in both cases. In Tennessee, two boys, ages10 and 11, lost their lives as they were shockedwhile swimming between house boats on Chero-kee Lake, a result of an on-board generator currentapparently entering the water through frayed wiresbeneath the boat. An important step in helping prevent such

tragedies is to ensure proper installation and main-

tenance of electrical equipment on your docks andboats. Take the time now to inspect all of the elec-trical systems you own that are on or near thewater before Spring is upon us. Safe Electricity in partnership with the American

Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the Interna-tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/NationalElectrical Contractors Association recommend tak-ing these steps before boating season begins:

1) At a minimum, all electrical installationsshould comply with article 553 (residentialcode) and 555 (commercial code) of the2011 National Electrical Code which man-dates a ground fault circuit interrupter(GFC) on all dock receptacles. A GFCImeasures the current in a circuit. An imbal-ance of that current, such as a discharge intothe water, will trip the GFC and cut thepower.

2) A GFC should be tested a least once a monthor per the manufacturer’s specification. TheGFCI should be located somewhere along

Prevent Deadly Shocks – Check Your Boats and Docks

the ramp to the dock so it can be easilyfound and tested by local fire departments asneeded.

3) The metal frame of docks should “bondingjumpers” on them to connect all metal partsto a ground rod on the shore. That will en-sure any part of the metal dock that becomesenergized because of electrical malfunctionwill trip the GFCI or the circuit breaker.

Even if your dock’s electrical system has beeninstalled by a licensed electrical contractor and in-spected, neighboring docks can still present ashock hazard. Ensure your neighbor’s docksideelectrical system complies with the National Elec-trical Code and has been inspected. When it comes to your boat’s electrical system,

particularly those with onboard generators, keepthese tips in mind:1) If you are unsure how to install something,do not call your neighbor/electrician friend.Call an ABYC Electrical Certified Tech.

2) Household wire is not suitable for use onboats as houses are motionless and generallydry. Even marine-rated wire that is not sup-ported along its length will break with con-stant motion stress.

3) Do NOT use wire nuts or splice connectors.Wire nuts are for solid conductor wire,which should never be on a boat, and spliceconnectors cut wire strands.

4) Fuses are rated to protect the wire, not thestereo. If a fuse blows continuously, itshould NOT be replaced with a larger onejust to keep it from blowing again – some-thing else is wrong.

5) Have your boat’s electrical system checked atleast once a year or whenever something isadded or removed from their systems.

These helpful hints have been provided by theEnergy Education Council.

#fishlikeagirl Mary Grace - Granddaughter ofHOBO Member Byron Beasley.

Beatitiful Lake Jordan Photo credit - Susan Ray McBrayer

THE OUT & ABOUT IN THE RIVER REGION April, May, June 2018

April 21st Tulotoma Art Trail 7pm – Mercedes Benz Stadium,Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Kelly Fitzpatrick Memo-

rial Gallery and Main Street Wetumpka will be hosting thefirst official Tulotoma Snail Trail event that will incorporateart and museums with Earth Day activities, annual planswap and community history. Mark your calendars forApril 21st for an amazing good time.As a member, your tax-deductible membership dollars

will help us to continue offering free outstanding visualarts opportunities and learning programs in your commu-nity. We can’t do what we do without your help. Showyour support and join us today!

Call Belyn Richardson at 334-328-0249 for member-ship information or contact her at belyn.r@gmail.com

May 5th1st Annual Community Expo 9:00 am-1:00 pm – DowntownWetumpkaLocal Goods and Services,

Live Performances, Door PrizeGiveaways, Kid's Activities, Exhibits, Featuring Down-town Merchants & Local BusinessesBooth Spaces $50. To learn more about becoming a

vendor, click on the application above or call 334-567-4811.

Water Monitoring Class Friday, April 6, 2018 Frank and Judy May will

host a recertification class in their home for ourcurrent water monitors. Sydney Smith from Ala-bama Water Watch will recertify current monitorsand then will teach a new class for anyone inter-ested in chemical monitoring. If you are interestedin attending, please contact Judy at 334-567-7327or frudymay@elmore.rr.com

Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail Lake Jordan – April 21, 2018

The Fishers of Men National Tournament Trailwill host a tournament on Lake Jordan April 21,2018. Starting gate is the State Ramp (Dam). Registration will take place at Mount Hebron

West Baptist Church, 150 Mt. Hebron Road, El-more, AL 36025, on Friday, April 20th at 5:30 PM. A meal will be provided beginning at 6PM and

a guest speaker at 6:30PM.All are welcome to join for great fellowship.

Mark Your Calendars

According to Alabama NewsCenter, a recordnumber of bald eagles have been counted on Ala-bama lakes this year. Alabama Power employeescounted a record 35 bald eagles on five companyreservoirs during the annual nationwide midwintersurvey in January. Surveys were conducted on Logan Martin,

Smith, Harris, Lay and Martin in early January. Twelve bald eagles were counted at Logan Mar-

tin (six adults and six juveniles), which is a recordnumber for APC reservoirs. Nine bald eagles werecounted on Lay Lake (five adults, four juveniles);nine at Lake Martin (six adults, three juveniles);five adult eagles on Smith; and none were seen at

Harris Lake. Active nest wereseen on Logan Martin, SmithLake and Lake Martin. Bald eagle surveys are con-

ducted across America duringJanuary because it is peak nest-ing season for the national bird.APC has voluntarily participatedfor more than 25 years. More re-cently, the surveys became aFederal Energy Regulatory Com-mission requirement as part ofrelicensing company dams.Although the bald eagle is no

longer listed as an endangeredspecies, the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protec-tion Act requires a 660-foot protective buffer zonearound an eagle nest tree during the October-Maynesting season; a 330-foot buffer is required duringnon-nesting periods.Overall, the bald eagle population appears to

be increasing statewide and on APC reservoirs. Thenumber of juvenile eagles recorded this year washigher than in previous years according to Biolo-gist Chad Fitch, which indicates that companylakes have suitable nesting habitat and a goodfood resource. http/www.alabamanewscenter.com/2018/02/08

It Takes a Village Lake Jordan HOBO Association appre-ciates and supports our local fire depart-ments and rescue squads for supportingthe safety and wellbeing of Lake Jordanresidents and guest alike. Annual grantsare presented to Holtville/Slapout Fire &Rescue, Lightwood Volunteer Fire Depart-ment, Search and Rescue of ElmoreCounty (SARELCO), Titus Volunteer FireDepartment, and Buyck Volunteer FireDepartment.Representatives from SARELCO,

Holtville/Slapout & Lightwood VFD wereeach presented with a $1,000 check to as-sist in the maintenance and purchasing ofnew equipment. We cannot thank themenough for all they do for Lake Jordan.

Bald is Beautiful

75 Ski Club Dr., Wetumpka. – Upgraded home at beautifulLake Jordan! Price re-duced. Make an offer!4BR/3BA home in theHoltville School Zone.Home sits on large lotand has a huge frontyard. All new flooringincluding attractive

waterproof vinyl plankshardwood, tile, and plushcarpet in all bedrooms.Kitchen is incredible andfeatures brand newFrigidaire stainless appli-

ances, new cabinets, granite counter tops, and gorgeousback splash. Master is massive and has French doors exitingonto a private deck, not to mention a office/nursery area.Master bath is completely awesome and comes with granitevanity top, large tub, and beautiful tile shower. Home hasplumbing and electrical updates throughout. All fixtures arebrushed nickel and each bedroom has attractive new ceilingfans. All plumbing fixtures are new as well as new waterheater. Home even has new drywall on all ceilings. Home islike brand new. Call to schedule a viewing today. ClayBoshell of CENTURY 21 Brandt Wright Realty, Inc. 334-657-6167.

1287 Is-land Rd.,Titus –Fine wa-terfronthome onbeautifulLake Jor-

dan! Home has basically been completely remodeled and is100% move in ready! Home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 bathsplus a finished basement with a huge workshop area. Allwindows have been replaced, all new flooring installed,complete kitchen and baths remodeled, HVAC system isonly 2 years old, fresh paint, and all entry doors have beenreplaced. Great room is ENORMOUS and is open tokitchen. There's also a sun room off of the great room that iscurrently being used as an office. Property has a large dock,

tons of parking space, and even a private boat launch. Sunroom exits to a large "Trex boarded" deck and the views areincredible! Call to schedule a viewing today. Clay Boshell ofCENTURY 21 Brandt Wright Realty, Inc. 334-657-6167.

Beachwood Nook - located on main lake one mile from Bonner’s PointRich and Annie Cantrell -Our West Wing, LLCNightly/Short-term waterfrontrental, 3 BR/2BA, wheelchairaccessAll inquiries through

VRBO.COM #1158676Email: OurWestWing@gmail.com

898 Lewis Rd – Welcome to beautiful Lake Jordan! Enterinto an updatedkitchen with eat-in-area and stunningviews. This home in-cludes 4 bedroomsand 3 baths with apartial basement thatcould be an addi-

tional bedroom/recreation room with storm cellar. Entertainin the family room/dining room combo with thermostati-cally controlled gas log fireplace. Enjoy the spacious masterbedroom with multiple lake views. There is a separate guestarea with its own deck entrance, perfect for an Airbnb.Relax and enjoy lake life on the decks and porches of thishome and 2.3 acre lot. Double garage with tool and work-shop area. This is a rare lot with plenty of parking and a pri-vate drive that includes an area that is wired for a RV. Thehome is approximately 2805 sq. ft. with an additional base-ment area of 756 sq. ft. per appraisal. It sits on the flat partof the lot making it easily accessible to the water and pier.Great views and protected docks with approximately 188 ft.of waterfront! Conveniently located on the Holtville side ofthe lake just a few miles from the school, grocery store,eateries, and shops. Gay Carlisle, REALTOR. Gay@Gay-Carlisle.com, www.GayCarlisle.com, 334-398-2514

What’s For Sale On the Lake?Lake residents are always interested in what’s for sale on the lake so they can tell their city dwelling friends and relatives. Thiscolumn will be available to all HOBO members who have listings or property for sale on the lake If you have a listing thatyou would like to appear in the next HOBO Newsletter, please send it to Marci Williams at marci.williams@yahoo.com.We’ll look forward to making this a useful tool for home sellers and buyers.

Submit your homes for sale tomarci.willams@yahoo.com

Area RepresentativesAreas 1 through 6 are on the East side of the Lake andareas 7 through 12 are on the West side of the Lake.Call your area representative if you need information.

Area 1: Softhatchee Creek (Swayback Slough) from aboveCollier Bridge out to the public ramp on Coosa River.Barbara Dreyer 334-567-7551E-mail: bmdreyer@elmore.rr.com210 Weluvit Lane, Titus, AL 36080

Area 2: Public Ramp to and including Lake Jordan MarinaFred & Charlene Lovelace 334-567-9992E-mail: flovelace@elmore.rr.com1029 Hollywood Rd., Titus, AL 36080

Area 3: Lake Jordan Marina to mouth of Weoka CreekKim and Vince AdamsE-mail: vpatr21@gmail.com334-580-0314

Area 4: Weoka Creek southeast shoreline including Holiday ShoresDavid Shows 334-315-4234274 Shady Acres, Titus, AL 36080E-mail: daveshows66@gmail.com

Island Road and tributariesJon Lambert 334-478-3555117 Circle Lane, Titus, AL 36080E-mail: captainjon330@yahoo.com

Area 5: Northwest of Island Road, mouth of WeokaCreek, through Gaddis BeachWanda Williams775 Tarilton Rd. Titus, AL 36080E-mail: wwlake@att.net

Area 6: Gaddis Beach to Mitchell DamFrances Crews 334-514-1126 or cell 334-312-1020145 Eagle DrivePP Box 37, Titus, AL 36080 fcrews0143@aol.com

Area 7: Starting at Jordan Dam and includes Canal, Walter Bouldin Dam and back to end of CanalBob & Gay Carlisle283 Canal Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092334-398-2514 (Gay) 334-462-0792 (Bob)gay@gaycarisle.com (Gay) bcarlisle777@gmail.com (Bob)

Area 8: West side of Canal up to and including Bonner’s PointMike Garrity509 Lake Region Cir, Wetumpka, AL 36092334-391-5684

Area 9: From Bonner’s Point through Funderburg Ter-race subdivision (this includes all of Donehoo Slough)Karla Quinn 569-1373 240 Myrick Dr., Deatsville, AL 36022Ann Quillin 334-569-0012E-mail: wquillin@elmore.rr.com368 Myrick Dr. Deatsville, Al 36022

Area 10: From Funderburg Terrace subdivision to butnot including Shoal Creek areaJudy Perdue 334-315-4583 215 Muscadine Ln.Deatsville, AL 36022 perdjc@msn.com

Area 11: The total shoreline of Shoal Creek (BlackwellSlough) and up to old Fishtails Restaurant Mal Mims504 Womble LaneDeatsville, AL 36022 , mal.mims@yahoo.com

Area 12: From old Fishtails Restaurant up to Mitchell DamHenry Hines544 Sugar Loaf Hill Road, Deatsville, AL 36022205-533-4496, henryrh41@aol.com

Officers & Board MembersPRESIDENTJeff Royal, 619 Shepherd Road, Titus, AL 36080Email: jeffroyal@msn.com, Tel: 334-301-0730

VICE PRESIDENTAlan Williams, 440 Dogwood Drive, Titus, Al. 36080Email: alan.williams@regions.comTel: 334.318.2526

SECRETARYJoyce Wright, 494 Cliffside Drive, Titus, AL 36080Email: wrightlink1@aol.com, Tel: 334-514-4412

TREASURERTommy Counts, 200 Weluvit Lane, Titus, AL 36080Tel: 334-451-2703

PARLIAMENTARIANLee Miller, 1188 Tiger Point Road, Titus AL 36111 Email:lee@jmfirm.com Tel: 334-213-2323

BOARD MEMBERSDee Hartley, Tel: 334-467-9082Email: hartwood72@ymail.com

Dave Kowalski, Tel: 334-514-0804Email: the2skies@att.net

Mary Jankay, Tel: 334-201-3239Email: mjankay@earthlink.net

Tim Owen, Tel: 334-279-7761Email: timothysowen@charter.net

Bob Carlisle, Tel: 334-462-0792Email: bcarlisle777@gmail.com

The Lake Jordan Home Owners/Boat Owners Asso-ciation Quarterly Membership Meeting was called toorder by President Jeff Royal at 7:00pm on January22nd, 2018 at Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan.The Invocation was given by Tim Owen.Jeff Royal, declared that a quorum was present to

conduct business. Jeff welcomed everyone, and newmembers and guests introduced themselves. Jeff recognized and thanked immediate Past Presi-

dent Gerald Hardy for his 4 years serving as the Presi-dent of the HOBO Association. A motion was made and seconded to approve the

minutes from the October 23rd, 2017 QuarterlyHOBO Association meeting. The motion carried.Tommy Counts presented the Financial Report

dated December 31, 2017 with an ending non-re-stricted cash balance of $36, 863.15. A motion to ap-prove the financial report as written was made andseconded. The motion carried. Jeff put forth Resolution 18-01, the proposed 2018

HOBO Association Budget, to the membership for re-

view and approval. A motion was made and secondedto approve the budget as written. The motion carriedand the 2018 Budget was passed.The Annual $1000 checks were presented to the

Fire Departments and the Elmore County Search andRescue Department that serve Lake Jordan and the sur-rounding areas. Representatives from Holtville FireDepartment and the Elmore County Search and Rescuewere in attendance at the meeting to receive the con-tributions for their departments. The water is scheduled to be lowered in 2018; how-

ever exact dates have not been set yet. The AlabamaPower Property Survey Project is now 80% complete.If you plan to do any work on your property while thewater is lowered, you are urged to apply for the permitnow. Any type of maintenance on your property re-quires a permit. Permits are good for one year.

Committee ReportsArea Reps – Alan Williams announced that there

are 3 new Area Representatives. Vince and Kim Adams

Lake Jordan Home/Boat Owners Association Minutes of the Quarterly Membership MeetingJanuary 22, 2018

Committee Membership ListingFollowing are the designated chairs for each of the committees of the Lake Jordan HOBO Association:

Lake Clean-Up Committee:Allan and Brenda Basnight Phone 334/399-7370 or 334-799-3449E-mail: abasn379874@gmail.com orbrendabasnight@yahoo.com

Lake Jordan Water Watch Committee:Judy May 334-567-7327 or 334-399-8330E-mail: frudymay@elmore.rr.com

Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa(ACT) River Basin Project RiverBasin Compact:Dave White 334-567-3936

Lake Safety Committee:Dave Kowalski 334-514-0804E-mail: the2skies@att.net

Fireworks Committee:Nikki Murchison 334-318-9470 Email: nikkimurchison@gmail.com

HOBO Publicity:Marci Williams 334-782-5890E-mail: marci.williams@yahoo.com

Environmental Committee:Mac PatchelE-mail: macp36093@hotmail.com

HOBO Newsletter Editor:Marci Williams 334-782-5890E-mail: marci.williams@yahoo.com

Membership Coordinator/Newsletter Mailing List:Kim Adams, 334-580-0308E-mail: kkadams@southernco.com

Nominating Committee:Board of Directors, Members of the Board

Area Representatives Committee:Chairperson: Alan Williams, 334-318-2526E-mail: alan.williams@regions.com

Memorial and Worship Committee:Wayne Turner 334-202-6555

will be the Reps for Area 3, Mike Garrity will be thenew Rep for Area 8 and Henry Hines will representArea 12. We appreciate their willingness to volunteerand a big thank you to all our Area Reps!!

Lake Clean-Up - Alan and Brenda Basnight an-nounced that the date for the 2018 Annual Lake CleanUp has changed to Saturday, April 14th. Please plan tojoin us for this fun event! Lunch is provided for all par-ticipants!

Water Watch – Judy May reported that there will bea Chemical Testing Certification Class at her house onApril 6th. Please contact her if you are interested in at-tending the class.

Lake Safety – Dave Kowalski reported that thebouys have now been replaced at the Weoka CreekArea. Dave reminded everyone to continue to workon their Ground Fault Interrupters to make sure that alloutlets located anywhere near the water are protected.Also, it is that time of year for the Lake Jordan FishHabitat project/Christmas Tree Drop. Once the dateand time is determined, the Power Company will beon hand at Bonners Point ready to load up and placethe Christmas Trees throughout the lake. Lunch is pro-vided. Please contact Dave if you are interested in par-ticipating.

Fireworks – Nikki Murchison Miller thanked every-one for supporting the t-shirts sales. A new t-shirt de-sign is in the works and it will be available for salesoon. A fishing tournament fundraiser is also beingplanned, so be looking for details soon. We need busi-ness sponsors for the Fireworks. If you own a businessor know someone who might be interested in being asponsor, please contact Nikki.

HOBO Newsletter and Publicity – Please continueto send in topics, articles and/or suggestions to MarciWilliams at marci.williams@yahoo.com for inclusionin the HOBO Newsletter. Please have all items for in-clusion in the next HOBO Newsletter to MarciWilliams by March 1, 2018. Don’t Forget – theNewsletter is available for view online at www.lakejor-danhobo.org.

Website – Please let Sharon Massey know if youwould like anything posted to the website. If you arenot receiving HOBO Association emails and you wishto, please visit the website at www.lakejordanhobo.organd click on the “Join Our E-Mail List” link.

Membership – Kim Adams will be the New Chair ofthe Membership Committee. Thank you so much toJacki Brown for chairing the committee for the past fewyears. Also, thank you to Tommy Counts for filling theposition during the chair transition. Please continue toencourage your neighbors to join or renew! Dues cannow be paid on the HOBO website through PayPal. The $50 Raffle drawing was held. Congratulations

to the winner, Martha Hardy.There being no further business, Jeff Royal ad-

journed the meeting. The next meeting will be held onMonday, April 23rd, 2018 at 7:00pm (6:30 pm if youwant to eat) at Camp Chandler.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joyce WrightSecretary

SUBMIT YOUR STORIES, PHOTOS OR ADS

for the next issue of HOBO by May 1, 2018

to:

HOBO Newsletter EditorMarci Williams 782-5890

E-mail: marci.williams@yahoo.com

Why is boat speed measured in knots? The custom of measuring a boat’s speed in knots comes

from the old method of throwing overboard a small plank at-tached to a line with regularly spaced knots tied into it.Speed could then be easily deuced by counting the numberof knots that passed through one’s hands in a given time.One common method for measuring the time was an hour-glass set for 15 seconds (1/240 of an hour). If the knots werepositioned at 1/240 of a nautical mile, or 7.72m (25.3 feet)apart, the boat’s speed could then be read directly in nauti-cal miles per hour.

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Rich and Annie Cantrell, Our West Wing, LLCNightly/Short-term waterfront rental, 3 BR/2BA, wheelchair accessBeachwood Nook - located on main lake one mile fromBonner’s PointAll inquiries through VRBO.COM #1158676Email: OurWestWing@gmail.com

Cher Carson, Clips of the TitansCher Master Barber/Stylist. Legendary styles for the whole family62 Titus Rd. Titus, AL 36080334-272-4999chercarson@gmail.com

Bill Cook, VP, Southern Homes and Gardens LandscapingFree consult if you call for an estimate now!334-386-4060We’ll help with landscape installation or irrigation. Website: www.shglandscaping.com

Bill Cook, VP, Southern Lawns Professional lawn service since 1978.Fertilization, weed control, insect & disease control.Now offering mosquito controlReynolds Cook, Manager334-466-0600

Frances Crews, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant334-514-1126 Serving Lake Jordan, Titus and surrounding areas

Dr. Michael Crouse, Montgomery Otolaryngololy- Montgomery Hearing Services111 Olive St, Montgomery, AL 36106. 334-263-2150.

Tony Culverhouse, Kitchen Creations, Inc.Countertops: Corian, Quartz, and Granite1570 Geddie Loop Rd.Deatsville, AL 36022Phone: 569-2983 Fax 569-2987Web site: www.kitchencreationsinc.com

Don Darby, Signs To Go1821 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery, AL334-270-1133 signstogo@signstogomgm.com

Ken Graves, Custom Built Sunrooms, LLC1345 Island Road, Titus, AL 36080www.cbsunrooms.com; kgraves@elmore.rr.com334-514-9734Specializing in sunrooms, screen rooms/porches, decks,windows, door and window screens

Matthew Hall – Owner, Hog Wild BBQ1333 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, Al 36022334-569-1200Near Blackwells

James Hammer, Alfa Insurance26 Cambridge Dr., Wetumpka, AL 36092334-567-5156; 334-657-6158; jhammer@alfains.com

Tom Hinton, Coosa Pest ControlOver 20 years experience190 Hinton Hills Rd., Titus, AL 36080334-567-9059

Denson Holley, APEX PropaneSlapout: 569-3325 Wetumpka: 567-8833Tank rentals, Appliances, Grills, Fish Cookers, Accessories

Toby Langley – Owner, River Region Boathouse & DocksWe build boathouses, lift installations, vinyl sea/retainingwalls, piers and decks. Locally owned and operated.334-320-5110

Bert Loeb, Concrete by Design LLCHandcrafted Concrete Pavers available in six colors, threethicknesses, and several sizes. Bullnosed pavers are alsoavailable which are ideal for pool copings, step treads, andwall caps.Pavers can be installed on top of existing concreteor a compacted bed. Please see photo gallery and sizecharts at www.BertsConcreteByDesign.com or call 334-657-1483.

Pam Martin, Co-Owner of Market ShoppesAn artisan & boutique mallwww.marketshoppes.com211 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092334-478-7056

Cliff Massey, Certified Public AccountantBern, Butler, Capilouto, & Massey PC4137 Carmichael Rd. Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36106334-244-4100 Website: bbcm-cpa.com

Cecil Pinson, Pinson Air Conditioning & HeatingResidential & Commercial, 24 Hour Emergency Service1295 Thornton Rd., Titus, AL 36080334-567-2347

Tom Reiske, R & R Plumbing & Contracting, Inc.Commercial & Residential Plumbing334-478-3820, 334-478-3821 or 334-394-5774

Property Owners Goods & Services Directory

Charlie Rowe & AssociatesCertified Mediator/Government Relations4120 Wall Street, Montgomery, AL 36106334-244-2187 ext. 2 or Fax: 334-244-8029E-mail: rowe@franklinrg.comHome: 334-567-5272 ccfir@elmore.com

Rocky Stone, Berry Optical – MontgomeryOffice: 334-271-3937 Home: 334-567-1820

TNT Outfitters, LLC334-303-9966Sales and Service Golf Carts, Cargo Trailers, Utility Trailers and EquipmentTrailersFull Time Lake Resident

Raymond Turner, Larry Puckett Chevrolet Inc.Sales Manager 334-285-9300

Lorie Sommers, Veneer Cast Stone,Inc125 Shadetree Dr., Clanton AL 35045www.alluriamstone.com, (205) 280-1500 officeWe manufacture and install the veneer stone on any homeor business project such as fireplaces, retaining walls, homefoundations, etc. we live on lake Jordan full time and havedone numerous homes on the lake. Check us out on Face-book also.

Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm3071 Dexter Rd., Wetumpka, AL 36092Phone: 334-567-6308 or cell: 334-399-1547Frank and Lucie Wadsworthe-mail: frank@wadsworthchristmastrees.comweb site: www.wadsworthchristmastrees.com Discover Central Alabama’s best selection of Christmastrees! Our farm is a “choose and cut” operation with a largeselection of tree types available. Christmas 2018 marks our39th year of operation.

Wadsworth Lawn CareFor all your lawn care needsMowing, Edging, Blowing, Pine Straw, Hedge & ShrubMaintenance, Weed control, Leaves, Mulch, ETC.Contact: Josh Wadsworth by phone at 334-296-7908 E-mail: Wadsworth.Josh@yahoo.comFree Estimates

Wetumpka Tint3700 us hwy 231, Wetumpka 36093. 334-514-Tint (8468)Owner Rodney SteeleCommercial, residential,marine and automotive tinting

Alan Williams, Mortgage Loan OriginatorRegions Mortgage Wetumpka BranchPhone 334-567-4713Email: alan.williams@regions.com

Real Estate Consultants

Canace Bailey, RealtorWallace Moody Realty334-549-7333Canacebaileyhomes@gmail.com

Chad Barrett, RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty503 C South Main St., Wetumpka, AL 36092Office: 334-478-3825, Cell: 334-799-4693

Rich and Annie Cantrell, Our West Wing, LLCNightly/Short-term waterfront rental, 3 BR/2BA, wheelchair accessBeachwood Nook - located on main lake one mile fromBonner’s PointAll inquiries through VRBO.COM #1158676Email: OurWestWing@gmail.com

Gay Carlisle, REMAX-PROPERTIEScell: (334) 398-2514 email: gay@gaycarlisle.comwebsite: www.gay@gaycarlisle.comSpecializing in the tri-county area for 15 yearsFull Time Lake Resident“Dedicated to Service”

Tammy Chavers, RE/MAX334-782-0550, 334-460-5249Tammy.chavers@gmail.com

Tom Clark, ALFA REALTY – Wetumpka Office “42 years of real estate on Lake Jordan” lake resident — 315-9500

Bo & Punkin Evans, Bo Evans Realty1137 E Main Street, Prattville, AL 36066www.BoEvansRealty.com334-361-4661 334-657-2392 Bo, 334-491-4666 Punkin

Belyn Richardson, RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty503C South Main St., Wetumpka, AL 36092Office: 334-478-3825Cell: 334-328-0249

Michael Wood, RE/MAX of Montgomery“Earning your respect through results”Home: 334-567-3276 Cell: 334-322-3276Specializing in Elmore, Montgomery and Autauga Countiesfor over 29 yearsFull Time Lake Resident

Joyce Wright – Century 21, Brandt Wright Realty, Inc.Wetumpka Office: 334-514-4949Montgomery Office: 334-495-2100www.21bw.com

Lake Jordan HOBO Association, Inc.Post Office Box 431Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

LAKEJORDANH O B O

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PAIDBirmingham, ALPermit No. 12

LAKE JORDAN HOME OWNERS AND BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATIONP.O. BOX 431 WETUMPKA, AL 36092-0431

Renewal __________ New Member __________ Address Change______________________________________

NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________

LAKE ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________

LAKE SUBDIVISION NAME _______________________________________________________ (Hobo Area #) ______

PHONE: (Home) ______________________ (Cell) ________________________ (Business) ______________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING ON ANY OF THE COMMITTEES PLEASE MARK THE ONES YOU WOULD LIKETO HELP WITH:n Spring Clean-Up n Water Monitoring n “Little Church” at Bonner’s n Safety

COMMENTS _______________________________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL DUES$25

PER HOUSEHOLD

FIREWORKS$__________DONATIONSJOIN TODAY!!!

If you would like to join the HOBOs, please fill out the form below and bring to the meeting or mail it in if you cannot make the meeting.Please consider a donation to the fireworks if you want to see this annual event continue in 2018.

Fill out this form if you are renewing your membership and/or would like to volunteer for a committee.REMEMBER----DUES FOR THE YEAR ARE DUE IN JANUARY. If '18 does not appear at the end of your name on the address label,

your membership is not current for this year. Business listings will be removed for non-payment of membership dues.