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Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/10/2007 1:28:03 PM

Can the HOBO's pull together to try to save Sand Island? I realize this is not so important to some, especially on the east side of the lake, but it is a LANDMARK that should be saved. I live on the east side now but grew on the 'other side'. As I stated, 3 generations of my family have used it as a gathering spot since the 70's. I don't get over there very often now, but it is depressing to see its current state. It is without a doubt the best sandbar on the lake.

There was thread on this subject last year in regards to the last effort back in the 80's. I thought it was the CORPS that had done it, but found out it was just concerned lake dwellers. They used Army sandbags at that time. Even that would be better than just watching it slip into the waves to be gone forever, since it can not be reclaimed per the license agreement. I would show up to fill sand bags if that is what it came down too. Someone has put rip rap around Cemetery Island. Could that be an option for Sand Island? I realize that the two islands hold a different significance, but it just seems a shame to let one disappear.

I would join the HOBO just to get behind this issue.

Name:	Kizma Anuice -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/10/2007 2:28:18 PM

I thought Kenneth Boone and Fred Dobbs had a plan to do this?

Name:	Maverick -	Reply
Subject:	Save Sand Island
Date:	7/10/2007 2:41:52 PM

LTL - I found this last night when doing some research on Sand Island. I to think the HOBOs should join forces with LAKE Magazine, APCO, Russell Lands and Mr Dobbs and others in a concerted effort to save a cherished landmark of Lake Martin.

While the HOBOs right now do not have the financial resources to support such an undertaking, we sure can supply some labor and make phones calls. Is that not what it is all about fostering long term relations for the preservation of the lake and this would be a great project to foster relationships with other potential HOBO members, other lake organizations and businesses.

SAVE SAND ISLAND

Boats zoom by. Waves constantly beat its shore. And as a result, one of Lake Martin’s most recognizable landmarks, Sand Island, is quickly sinking. We think that’s a shame and we want to do something about it. LAKE Magazine has teamed up with Russell Lands and Alabama Power Co. to help save Sand Island. We’re in the planning stages, but we’ve already enlisted a number of companies to help. The plan is to build a seawall around the island, which will take some creative effort (like hauling tons of materials out there). We’ll need materials, labor and funding. If you’re interested in helping, please give us a call at (256) 234-4281 x24.

URL: Save Sand Island

Name:	PC Al -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/10/2007 2:47:01 PM

Who are Kenneth Boone and Fred Dobbs? I too would like to contribute to this cause. As I stated a couple of days ago, it would be a shame to let Sand Island disappear. I rode up there last week on the Sea Doo, where you can get up close, and it will about be gone with the waves of the next full pool. There are ruminants of one picnic table left and that is about it. For years, anyone leaving the old Cecil’s (now Sinclairs) at night needed Sand Island to navigate by. It will be a landmark missed.

Name:	Kizma Anuice -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/10/2007 3:09:38 PM

Kenneth Boone owns many newspapers and his family owns even more.
Including all of the papers in Tallapoosa County.

Fred Dobbs owns Darwin Dobbs GM dealership in Alex City. His father or grand father is the person that provided the concrete "wooden Indian" that Hank wrote the song about. I believe that the Indian came from the Pontiac Dealership in Sylacauga.

Fred is the oldest teenager on lake martin. If he is involved, Ben R is probably also involved.

Any of these three guys have more of what it takes to get the job done $$$$ than all of the posters put together

Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	Thanks Mav
Date:	7/10/2007 3:44:27 PM

Count me in!! About all I can do at this time is labor, but I will GLADLY help with that anyway I can, whether it be phone calls or filling sand bags. I may can even get some contact names, numbers at APCO if you guys run into a beauracratic brick wall. But I know that APCO is always ready to help out in matters that can garnish good PR while helping the community. I am glad to hear that the 'big guns' are on board to help out. They are about the only ones with deep enough pockets to accomplish the task.

I agree that for the HOBO's to be associated with this effort will only mean good things for the organiztion. Now your job is make sure that the HOBOs get top billing.....lol.

Name:	4PAR -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/11/2007 12:48:12 PM

I will also be glad to provide labor. My pockets are about as shallow as the sleugh my cabin is in, but I can probably get together several people to help. I have been coming to that side of the lake since I was old enough to swim probably around '69 or '70 and I would hate to see that island disappear. I call it "one tree island" but I know the official name is Sand Island. I'd have a hard time making it back to the cabin at night if that island was gone. After I get past Kowliga I use the island and the flashing light at Veazey's to get back.

Name:	AC KT -	Reply
Subject:	Issue for HOBO's
Date:	7/12/2007 8:55:56 PM

So the question is, what is needed and where do we start? Who is in charge? I have signed up for the mission several times and never been contacted.

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