Archive | July, 2011
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Cattails

You’d be hard put to find a more interesting, useful, loved and despised plant than the cattail.

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Our nation’s birthday party

Russell Lands On Lake Martin’s Fourth of July celebration is shaping up to look better than ever this year.

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The rules on the water

Personal watercraft – the motorcycles of the lake – are unquestionably lots of fun. These small “boats” are fast, nimble and, unlike drivers of larger vessels, PWC riders expect a full-contact experience with the water.

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Heelside backside 180’s and blind landings

There’s no doubt that the heelside backside 180 is one of the most stylish tricks that can be done.

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Weighing reward and risk

Progression is what we all want when we ride – to get a little better. Progression is simply risk vs. reward.

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Lake Q & A: Sarah & Doug McCullough

Trillium residents Sarah and Doug McCullough are Ohio natives and the owners of Eclectic Pottery. They have four children and six grandchildren with another expected in September.

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Will a rising winter level lift all homes?

The cheering, hooting and hollering you heard on June 3 was not your imagination.

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Outdoors Without Limits

The 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series regular season has now come to a close and I’ve had some time to reflect on the highs and lows of another season.

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Pan seared snapper with fresh field peas

This time of the year there is nothing better than fresh vegetables like the ones that we have paired here. It could really be a meal in itself and I know this because I just had it for lunch.

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Breaking down vitamins and minerals

They’re called non-energy-providing nutrients, but don’t let the name fool you. These food components, including water, vitamins and minerals, do not supply calories or energy to your body.

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