Lake Martin Living March 2018

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his month, we turn our minds – and the articles in this month’s Lake Martin Living magazine – toward spring.

Excepting the high pollen counts and the grueling week of adjusting to the time change, spring ushers in bright blossoms, fresh greenery and long evenings spent among them. So we couldn’t help teasing you just a little in this edition with a few articles to start you on your spring path.

Please turn to page 14 to meet Lake Martin Living’s new garden columnist, Sidney Hancock. Sidney is a horticulturist at New Water Farms in Dadeville. She received her training at Auburn University and is eager to help you connect with your garden. In her introductory column, Sidney encourages sharing the garden with beneficial insects, birds and amphibians, and she offers some suggestions for attracting those beneficials and keeping them happy.

We are sad, though, to see Fred Muenzmay leave our pages. Fred has charmed and entertained us with his garden adventures over the last few years, and personally, my life has been greatly enriched with his knowledge and his kindnesses (my Lenten houseplant project is going great, by the way). After writing the Happy Garden column for last month’s issue of Lake Martin Living, Fred told us it would be his last. He has a number of retirement projects he would like to address, and we wish him well.

You can still connect with Fred at Eagle’s Roost Farms in Rockford and visit him at the MainStreet Farmers Market in Alexander City this summer.

In this month’s Business Matters feature on page 10, I visited with Jeff Smith and Pat Lanier at Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor. I love to see the innovation in business that is happening in our little corner of heaven here. It’s great to see local business owners in a growth-oriented mindset, recognizing what the community needs and thinking innovatively about meeting those needs. It was fun to hear the story of how this new outdoor equipment business developed, and it’s fun to share that story with you.

Besides, they let me drive a tractor!

Thoughts of gardening and springtime are great, but let’s take just a minute to think seriously now. Amy Passaretti last month took part in a self-defense class, and she learned some worthwhile skills and picked up some startling information about active shooting cases nationwide. That provided the spark for her article on page 20 in which local experts share tips and tactics for personal preparedness and protection. Please take a few minutes to read what they had to say because (Spoiler Alert: It’s going to get a little bit sappy here) you are our readers, and we have a relationship in these pages, and we at TPI care about you.

And we want to see you out there in the garden of life for many more pages to come.

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FEATURES 14. SHARE THE GARDEN C are for the beneficials that care for your garden 20. PROTECT YOURSELF W hat to do when faced with a potentially life-threatening situation 46. THE BIG DOG A n interview with MainStreet Family Urgent Care's Dr. Wags

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AROUND THE AREA

New equipment increases safety With all the lights off in the meeting room of the to go a certain way.

Alexander City Rescue Squad building, ACRS President “I hope we don’t need it,” Cowart said, “but we have Ken Cowart demonstrated how little the dive team could practiced several times, and it’s ideal. You can hear see underwater. Obtaining everything crystal clear.” a $3,500 grant for new a Cowart said the grant underwater communication provided regulators for system was vital to the four divers. He showed the squad’s success. he said. masks, demonstrated how Coosa Valley Resource to hook up the wires and Conservation and explained how the surface Development Council unit allows rescue squad awarded the grant, and the members to communicate new system will provide back and forth through more safety in the form of either a speaker or a necessary communication headset. He said the between divers and boat system has four different operators during missions. channels to communicate Safety and Convenience The boat operator through, which will be Alexander City Rescue Squad President Ken Cowart shows adds a layer of safety and useful when other rescue off the team's new masks and regulators (above) for the convenience and can squads are on scene. underwater communication system made possible by a instruct or guide the diver ~Santana Wood $3,500 grant.

Smith takes the reigns Kevin Smith was named the Alexander City new Benjamin Russell head Superintendent Dr. Darrell football coach.

Cooper made the final “I don’t know if it shows recommendation to the school through, but it’s not just a job. board after a month-long I’m not from hiring process. The here, and I’m hiring committee really, truly a narrowed the fan of Benjamin process down Russell,” said from nearly 90 Smith. applicants to 12 Originally interviewees to from Vidalia, three finalists.

Georgia, Smith “He’s got a lot of graduated from football knowledge Cullman before and a lot of ideas attending Auburn about how to lead BRHS Hires New Coach the program,” University and Kevin Smith was being selected Cooper said. “Even for an internship formerly assistant though he’s been football coach to in Alexander under coach Horn Danny Horn.

City. With more for the last nine than 22 years of years, he’s got a lot service, Smith has grown from of new ideas to even carry the intern in 1995 to positions program further." coach to coordinator. ~Lizi Arbogast

Schools Celebrate Seuss in Style Dr. Seuss’s legacy turned 114, and local schools and the children's library celebrated in true whacky, whimsical fashion last month.

From themed baked goods, TV showings of some of the author’s famous books turned animation and large art representation of Seuss’ book covers, Mamie’s Place went all out to make some fun for its patron.

Schools had weeklong

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Students at Jim Pearson Elementary School dressed as literary characters for a walk around the school's parking lot in honor of Dr. Seuss.

celebrations, concluding with a character parade, where students dressed up as their favorite literary creatures. Others hosted guest readers with parties and crazy-themed outfits in honor of the late author. ~Donald Campbell Lake Martin Living 9

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor STORY & PHOTOS BY BETSY ILER

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ith spring gardening and yardwork on the upswing, a local new business, Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor, offers a close-to-home service and equipment option for home gardening, small farm and hunting club operations.

Alexander City’s Tallapoosa Ford dealer Jeff Smith opened the Mahindra dealership at 1551 U.S. Highway 280 last fall when he realized he would have to travel out of town to replace his own tractor.

“There was no other franchised tractor dealer in the area, and I saw a personal need,” Smith said. “When something broke, I had to go two hours away to take care of it, so I started looking at filling that need for myself as well as for others in the area.”

He chose the Mahindra line tractors, which is assembled in the U.S., for the company’s longevity, reputation and affordability.

Mahindra has been making tractors and implements since the 1940s, Smith said, and they are the only North American tractor manufacturer to win the industry’s top two quality awards.

“And they are really reasonably priced,” Smith added.

“This is not a big agricultural community, so it took some convincing with the company, but once they came out here and saw the untapped market, they have been as excited about it as we are,” Smith said.

The product line includes Mahindra tractors, Mahindra and Titan implements and Mahindra XTVs for the homeowner and small farmer. From machines at 20 horsepower to 120 horsepower, Smith said, the Mahindra tractors could meet such needs as grading gravel driveways after the erosion of spring rains; tilling large gardens and green fields; mowing, raking and seeding lawns; digging post holes, trenches and foundations; moving rocks and debris; compacting and aerating soils; spearing hay bales; and even moving snow.

“The technology has come so far,” explained Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor Manager Pat Lanier. “They are very operator friendly and very accommodating. The ease of maintenance is much better than it used to be – changing implements is just a quick-release and replacement – and there are so many options.”

The variety of implements and versatility of the tractors address a wide spectrum of tasks, Lanier said. One tractor with a back hoe attachment might serve the needs of a general contractor, but with a forklift attachment could also move pallets in a small business owner’s warehouse.

The dealership also will perform service, maintenance and repairs for all makes and models of tractors.

In addition, Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor stocks XTVs in a variety of configurations with accessories and options suitable for function or fun.

“These are available in crew cabs with toolboxes or gun racks, electric dumps on the beds, light kits, engine options. It’s amazing what technology has done for this industry to enhance the outdoor experience for people,” Smith said.

Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit the website at www.lakemartintractor.com or call 256-392-3613.

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Previous Page: Jeff Smith (left) and Pat Lanier drive equipment onto the Lake Martin Tractor & Outdoor lawn for the season; Left: A model of the Mahindra line of tractors.

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Care for the beneficials that care for your garden

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arm weather is upon us, and in my opinion, nothing makes the garden feel more complete than seeing wildlife crawling and flying around.

We share the outdoors with a host of beneficial organisms, from insects, frogs and birds to worms, fungi, bacteria and more. These organisms include anything that aid plants in pollination, pest control and the improvement of soil health.

The more we can do to promote them, the healthier the garden will become.

It’s as simple as providing food, water and shelter.

flowers, such as daylilies and hollyhock.

Maintaining multiple food options will help to build the beneficial populations, even when the harmful insect populations are low.

Those living in the soil should not be forgotten. Below the surface, fungi and bacteria, worms and some insects make their homes. Healthy soil that is high in organic matter will feed microorganisms that aid in producing healthy plants. These microbes recycle nutrients that are then made available to the plants. They also create pathways that provide space for roots, air and water to penetrate the soil. After death, microbes turn Food into organic matter, recycling While insects do live in a bugtheir nutrients back into the eat-bug world, we need to give ecosystem. them plenty of pollen and nectar Remember to test the soil Sidney Hancock on which to feed as well. For a regularly to find out what its continuous food supply – and specific fertility needs may be. more diversity – select a mix Over-fertilizing can be harmful of flowering plants that will provide blooms to plants, as well assoil-borne organisms. It constantly throughout the growing season. can also attract unwanted pests. Aphids and Due to their short mouthparts, smaller mites are encouraged by excess nitrogen in the beneficial insects, such as lacewings, lady soil. beetles and hoverflies, are typically drawn to Add a thick layer of compost and mulch tiny flowers arranged in clusters. Carrots, dill on top of the soil every year and leave it to and fennel are great selections. Hummingbirds break down. Try to and insects with longer mouthparts enjoy drinking from brightly colored, tubular

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refrain from mixing or tilling it into the soil, as that will damage the fungi already living there. The slow release of nutrients from the compost, along with any weeds that were smothered and killed by the layers, will aid in the building of nutrient-rich soil. Other organic materials that can be added include, but are not limited to, gypsum, green manures, such as clover, and sawdust.

At the end of the growing season, I like to prune to soil level the plants that I am removing from the garden. Leaving the root systems beneath the soil surface to break down naturally can be especially helpful for those who participate in no-till practices.

Water

During dry seasons, access to water in the garden is especially important. Partially submerge decorative stones or gravel in birdbaths to give insects and birds a safe resting place while they drink.

If you have outdoor cats, you may notice that you have a hard time keeping birds in and around your garden. Alternative beneficials to attract into the garden are amphibians. Frogs and toads absorb moisture through their skin and lay their eggs in water to reproduce. And the best part is that each one can eat up to 100 insects in a single night.

Amphibians are typically attracted to ponds with still water, so there is no need for pumps or flowing water.

In a small space, miniature ponds are easily created DIY-style.

Pick several shady spots near low foliage in which to bury shallow pots or pans up to the rim. Anything that holds water will work. Once you’ve added water, along with half-submerged rocks and sticks, paired with our Southern humidity, frogs will take up residence in no time.

Shelter

Once you’ve worked hard to make sure beneficials are happy, you don’t want them to succumb to the elements or predators. They all need a safe environment in which to hide and thrive.

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Plant selection is an easy way to add different textures, bloom sizes, colors and habitats for beneficials. Native grasses and butterfly plants are great options because they don’t have to be pruned back every year. Bees see in ultra-violet colors and prefer specific colors of blooms with sweet fragrances.

Planting native bee/pollinator seed mixes that contain blue, purple, yellow, white and orange blooms will add fantastic pops of color.

Frogs are nocturnal and seek shade to prevent dehydration during the day.

To create a frog shelter, turn an empty clay plant pot upside-down and prop it up with rocks. Leave enough room for the frog to hop inside. You can also turn the pot on its side and bury it halfway in the soil. Place this shelter in a cool, moist area; near the frog’s water source would be ideal.

To make your garden more attractive to local birds, add nesting Choosing Foliage Fennel adds color and shelter boxes in nearby to the garden. shade trees, as well as birdfeeders.

Keep nesting habits in mind, as birds typically like to make homes in dense foliage and hedges. Clean out the boxes each winter. Make sure to remove old nests and rinse boxes with hot water before replacing each year.

The hot water will help to kill any parasites harbored inside.

Create hiding places for insects by mulching around the plants. When selecting mulch, there are many different options. Pine straw, leaf litter and wheat straw are all popular and are, typically, widely available. As some options can get quite pricey, select the mulch that makes the most sense for you; however, do your best to select one with the least amount of weed seed, especially if you want to cut herbicides from your maintenance regimen.

During the off-season, avoid leaving visible bare soil.

While mulch is still an option, using cover crops and ground covers instead could serve two purposes – feeding soil-residing beneficials and providing

above-ground shelter.

For beneficials living belowground, soil compaction is a main concern. Compaction destroys the organisms, air and water tunnels and the loamy texture you strive to create within the soil. While soil may be naturally compacted with clay and sand, it is only made worse by tilling and walking in the garden.

Create dedicated walking paths throughout the garden to avoid stepping in the plant root zones.

Make sure to add 3 to 4 inches of mulch on top of the pathways to avoid heavy compaction from foottraffic, in case you ever need to rearrange the beds in your garden.

If compaction is a big problem for you, consider planting a cover crop, such as daikon radish that grow large taproots. Those will help break up the soil’s hardpan.

What should be in the forefront of every grower’s mind is to be extremely careful when using chemicals in the garden. Chemical misuse is a contributing factor to the decrease of beneficial populations. Use selective chemicals that target specific insect pests, rather than broad-spectrum insecticides. Always avoid spraying when pollinators are active or during windy conditions. Choose the least toxic chemical that will achieve the goal, and always read the label.

Happy gardening! ~ Sidney Hancock is the farm manager for New Water Farms in Dadeville.

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t times, it seems as a group. I have been requested to raise like only yesterday money for our athletic program this year, when I moved and I believe I have created a means that to Alexander City to would please everyone involved. Trojan become the Head Men’s Golf Pride!

Coach for Central Alabama Please go online to www.CACC.edu Community College. Other times, and click the “Athletics” tab at the top of I feel like I’ve lived here forever. I can’t the page. You will see a line that reads, express in words what it has meant to “Trojan Pride.” When you click on this me in acquiring the many friends I have option, you will be taken to our fundraising made over these 16 years. Some people campaign. For only $100, you can purchase have become very close and some pleasant your choice of packages that all include: a acquaintances. It has been a special gift for beautiful embroidered polo shirt (men’s or me. women’s); cap (or visor); and logo keychain.

Our area companies and businesses all This is a limited time offer that will Dave Jennings play a part in the success of one another. end on April 1. Your support in this effort The area schools, where our families, will assist all of our Trojan athletic teams friends, cousins, brothers and sisters attend tremendously. I ask that you please visit this are so well supported by our community. This is a very page as soon as possible and make your purchase. You special place, and I was blessed to find my way here. will certainly be doing a great deal to help these student When first arriving to coach the CACC Golf Team, athletes.

I knew full well that my position would require me to Proceeds from this fundraiser will assist us in making do some fundraising to maintain the existence of the up for another year of state funding cutbacks. As golf program. The coaches, we work financial support as hard as possible that I’ve realized to develop our from so many athletes to prepare here has warmed them for the next my heart. I assure level of college you, our Trojan athletics. Without athletic programs you, we cannot do in baseball, softball, our jobs. Without tennis and golf you, these young could not exist men and women without your cannot achieve their generosity. dreams. Thank you I am so honored for caring. Thank to coach amongst you for sharing. a group of coaches Thank you for at CACC who have investing in the a winning attitude. future of these The great thing young adults. Thank about these head you for taking coaches is that they PRIDE! Trojan Pride do it the right way. All four of us do our best to excel in This year's fundraising program competition while working hard to see that our student ~ Dave Jennings is will support CACC golfers, athletes also excel in the classroom and make a positive the men's golf coach as well as baseball, softball impact in the community. at Central Alabama and tennis athletic programs, To assure the security of the CACC athletic programs, helping local students excel on Community College. we must fundraise from time to time, individually and the fields and in the classrooms.

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Protect Yourself STORY BYAMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY AUDRA SPEARS

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hen an active shooter or potential threat is in events are unpredictable and occur in everyday locations, the vicinity, a person must be prepared mentally such as businesses, churches, schools and commercial areas. and physically to deal with the situation.

There were more than 307 mass shootings in the United Professionals in Alexander City are quick to note that bodily States in 2017. The Gun Violence Archive defines a mass strength is not necessarily the most valuable skill to have on shooting as one in which a gunman shoots or kills four or hand – environmental awareness and a few small tips and more people in the same general time and location. techniques may aid in prevention and It could be important to be prepared response to a life-threatening scenario. and proactive, which may assist in “Being vigilant and knowing what’s avoiding a potentially dangerous going on around you is the most situation. important part of protection. It takes a “You have to remember, you will shift of the mindset to do this. You have likely not rise to the occasion when to think to think,” said Russell Wright, faced with danger, but a little bit goes an executive protection specialist and a long way. Everybody should have tactical master instructor at United some basic form of training to simply Martial Arts Academy and Practical know what to do and not do in these Tactical Protection in Alexander City. scenarios,” explained Wright.

Victims in active shooter cases are Taking an active approach not ~Russell Wright only empowers a person but also, it selected at random, and there is usually no pattern or method in a shooter’s might minimize panic and chaos. reasoning, according to the Federal While Wright, along with Alexander Bureau of Investigation. People have taken the approach that City Police Captain James Orr, called for avoidance when ‘it won’t happen to me,’ said Wright, when in fact most tragic possible, being prepared to tackle a difficult situation exudes confidence in an individual.

“Eighty percent of crimes can be avoided if you can Self Defense conduct yourself as a confident individual, so as to not be Previous Page: Walking while distracted by your perceived as a soft target. While the old paradigm holds true cell phone makes it difficult to pay attention to your surroundings; Below: There are many simple that the elderly, the young and the weak are prime targets, techniques to learn that don't require physical the number one target is someone who is distracted,” said strength to help ward off an offender.

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"You will always be your own first responder."

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In a world dictated by technology, one of the easiest ways Once safe, a person should dial 911. For the best results, to avoid being targeted is to put away cell phones when the FBI recommends providing the dispatcher with the walking in public and to pay attention to surroundings. Orr most accurate information possible, including the location added that staying in well-lit areas and making eye contact of the active shooter (or other possible threat), the number with people when they approach is another form of caution. of attackers and a good physical description of the offenders.

Environmental awareness and behavior profiling are Woody Baird, owner of The Sure Shot in Alexander City two strategies any person can employ on a daily basis to and a trained NRA counselor, promotes a more detailed prevent being caught in a dangerous situation. By assessing emergency action plan within churches, businesses or how others are dressed and how organizations that could include they’re behaving in their current designating leaders with specific environment and atmosphere tasks in case of an emergency. versus the norm should be done “There are three kinds of on an initial scan whenever people: sheep, wolves and sheep Be vigilent at all times to avoid entering a public place, said dogs.

We need people to be any potential dangerous situation, Wright. the sheep dogs that will guide but if faced with a threat: “If something doesn’t feel the sheep. When everything right, that raises a red flag. It’s goes wrong and people are Run that tribal innate feeling within standing there eyes wide open, n Head toward an exit and have us. Keep a mark on that person a sheep dog says, ‘follow me,’ an escape plan in mind until it can be qualified in your and they will. But someone n Drop all belongings mind,” he said. in this leadership role has to n Keep a low profile If a person notices changes be prepared in advance,” said n Run in a zigzag formation in someone’s daily behavior Baird. or other suspicious activity, it Thinking through possible Hide should immediately be reported scenarios is vital to formulating n Choose an area out of sight to the police, said Orr. successful plans of action. Along n Lock door or block entry Also, locating all exits and with figuring out the most n Silence phone and remain quiet points of escape when entering effective escape plan, breaking a any business, organization or larger organization into groups, Fight workplace, and knowing where each with an assigned leader, n This is a last resort option to sit for the best vantage point, may ensure a more organized n Fully commit - Be in it to win it are important factors to make strategy. n Attempt to incapacitate part of the daily routine.

Having a medical kit on site, the offender Orr said the police as well, may assist those with n Act with as much physical department teaches businesses any medical background or aggression as possible and churches to create active training to help others who are n Improvise weapons preparation plans to ensure wounded until first responders intelligent escape procedures or arrive. *Call 911, when safe substantial hiding places that When police enter the scene, could be barricaded or locked. allow the officers to have control “We try to provide people of the situation and listen to with options because, in this situation, things unfold very their directions, said Orr. quickly. You have to make split-second choices and smart “Understand they are there to do a job and get people out decisions,” explained Orr. safely,” he added.

There are some rules of thumb to follow to logically run, While evaluate, evade or escape are the most hide or fight, explained Wright. recommended solutions, there may come a point where When choosing to run, it’s important to be heading defense is the only option. If a person must fight, he has to toward an exit. While dropping all belongings and keeping fully commit and see it through for it to be effective, said a low profile, a person should run in a zigzag formation.

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Also, an individual should change angles and heights when “You will always be your own first responder,” said running to make for a more difficult to target. Wright said Wright. distance alone dictates there being less of a chance for a There is a difference between targets and vitals when good shot. striking an offender, and while a target – such as a punch in A person should run behind pillars and doorframes to the face – will get a reaction, a vital will be more effective. put an extra barrier between him and the shooter.

Vitals include action – such as a punch in the throat, Another option is to hide, but choose a place that is not digging fingernails into an attacker’s eyes or aiming for easily accessible. For example, in a home, hide in a locked nerve centers. Observe the base of the offender and attack bathroom inside a locked bedroom and away from the door. the knees and feet, whenever possible, he suggested.

For added coverage, take shelter in the shower or other “Use anything you can as an improvised weapon. I added concealment and remain as quiet as possible. recommend striking someone with whatever you can find,

Tips to Remember

such as a book,” explained Wright.

On a daily basis, Wright promotes certain tips that friends and family could employ to keep one another safe.

Safety in numbers is a tried and true philosophy to follow.

Being more aware is the number one factor, and Wright asserted that people need to stop giving away so much information on social media. It is easy to become vulnerable when releasing personal photos and details of an individual’s every move.

When traveling or going out with a group, it’s smart to choose a safe word or gesture to alert friends or family to potential threats. Also, take inventory of what everyone is wearing, in case something goes wrong. For children, pay close attention to the shoes on their feet, as kidnappers may easily alter a child’s clothing or hair but rarely think to change the shoes, said Wright.

Most importantly, Wright advocated taking some form of training class. Everyone should have at least a basic idea of what to do in a threatening setting.

“Confidence only comes from competence. Being prepared, trained and aware can make you more confident for yourself, your family and the community as a whole.

Once you learn to fix a problem, you’re less scared of it, and you feel empowered,” Wright said.

While it may seem daunting at first for someone to alter the way her brain processes information, these small behaviors eventually become part of a daily routine.

“Anything you don’t know seems overwhelming at first, but you never go wrong investing in yourself,” said Wright.

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Newest Member of the Team

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Medical News

ealth Partners of Goodwater, an affiliate of Russell Medical, recently welcomed Jamie Chappell, MSN, CRNP, to the primary care facility located on Highway 9 in Goodwater. Chappell hales from Coosa County and is a lifelong resident of Rockford, where she resides with her husband, Brad, and Susan Foy two sons, Hogan and Emmett.

Chappell completed her RN, BSN and Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees at Troy University. She has a broad background of nursing service in hospitals and clinic settings, most recently working in a family practice clinic in Rockford. At Health Partners, she provides family medicine, acute and chronic disease state management. She collaborates with Dr. John Adams, who also practices in the clinic one to two days per week.

Chappell is passionate about her patients and the thorough and continual care she provides to them.

“I am the patient advocate,” she explained.

“Simply put, I always try to involve my patients in their own care. I believe that an informed patient is a compliant patient. I also feel that education is the key to success in all avenues of patient care. Without the proper information, how could anyone make a decision regarding their own health? I strive to arm my patients with ample education so that they can be proactive with their healthcare needs.”

In her spare time, Chappell stays busy with her many interests, including integrative medicine, physical fitness and nutrition science. Her personal hobbies include golf, college

Jamie Chappell, MSN, CRNP

football, dogs, crocheting and photography. She and her family are active members of Rockford Baptist Church.

Chappell sees patients at Health Partners Monday through Friday at the location on Highway 9, right down from Madix.

For appointments, please call 256-743-1300. ~Susan Foy is marketing director at Russell Medical.

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Debunking the myths SBA loans offer funds for business growth and are easier to arrange

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Small Business Administration loan can be an effective way for a small business to fund its growth, yet many small business owners never consider SBA lending due to misconceptions they have about the program.

It’s important to debunk some of these common myths, so more small business owners can start thinking about SBA lending as a viable option to help them take their businesses to the next level.

borrowers who may need help putting together a business plan or getting their financials together.

Myth 3: The SBA loan process takes too long.

This once was true, but the program has changed drastically over the last 10 years, and now we are able to move through the loan process pretty quickly. The length of time in the process also depends on how motivated the borrower is to get it done. The average timeframe for the loan process is around 60 to 75 days. To move things along quickly, it’s important to provide the bank with the necessary financials and completed forms in a timely manner.

Myth 1: It’s too hard to qualify.

An SBA loan isn’t all that different from a standard bank loan, except that it includes backing from the Small Business Administration, allowing the lender to make loans that might not meet all conventional criteria. So an SBA Myth 4: SBA loans are too restrictive loan may be a good option if you have on how the money can be used. a new business, limited liquidity or are An SBA loan can be used for any light on collateral. business-related purpose, like hiring Collateral to secure the loan is new employees, purchasing inventory certainly preferred by the bank, or equipment, acquiring a new building especially for a startup company, or even consolidating debt. The only but there can be ways to address this restriction is one that prohibits using an creatively. For example, borrowers that SBA loan for the purchase of investment have additional assets on their balance property that won’t be used for the Mark Woods sheet, such as stocks or real estate, may business. be able to make up for a shortage of business assets, and often, the assets Myth 5: SBA loans don’t provide financed with the SBA loan can serve as the enough money to finance major projects. collateral.

SBA 7(a) loans carry a maximum loan amount of The bank will want to review the financial $5 million each, and borrowers can have more than information, and approval is largely based on the one SBA loan at a time, as long as they qualify for borrower’s cash flow and ability to repay the loan. each loan individually; however, no borrower can You’ll have to provide your company’s financial have more than $5 million in SBA debt at any given history and your personal financial statement and time. credit score.

Your first step in the SBA loan process is to have an idea of what you’ll use the funds for and how Myth 2: Getting an SBA loan is too complicated. much you’ll need; then it’s time to call a qualified Borrowers probably think a lot of financial SBA banker to help you start the application process. information has to be provided, but that isn’t only the case with SBA loans; this is true for any loan. It’s ~Mark Woods is Vice President, SBA Business important to work with a banker who is well-versed Development Officer Team Lead, for Valley National in SBA rules and regulations and can walk you Bank, previously USAmeriBank. For information on through each step of the loan process. There are also SBA loans, email SBAInfo@usameribank.com or call resources available like SCORE and small business 205-408-2051. development centers for first-time commercial

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Feb. 9, 2018 Ballard Farm, Kellyton 1. Michael, Locher and Leanne Colley 2. Chris and Amy Landers and Susan Kelly 3. Julie and John Ballard 4. Blaire Davis, Andy Tucker and Annie Bartol 5. Jeffrey Higby and David Symonds 6. Leigh and Steven Yearkey 7. Brandon and Melanie Foshee 8. Brock Jones and Alexis Ingram 9. Mark and Mischelle Lasseter and Amy and Brock Hill

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THE LAKE REGION

FEATURED EVENT

Red Ridge UMC to host living Last Supper

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ed Ridge United Methodist Church will present a re-creation of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.

Inspired by Leonardo daVinci’s world famous painting, the event will take place on Maundy Thursday, the Christian holy day that always falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ when Jesus told his apostles that one of them would betray him.

Church members will recite soliloquies, written by the Rev. Ernest K. Emurian, as examples of how 36 Lake Martin Living

the 12 apostles might have expressed themselves when they heard Jesus' words. Mr. Harlan Burton of Union will be guest pianist and soloist.

The Last Supper was a celebration of the Jewish feast of Passover, the seder.

The service will be followed by Holy Communion.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 county Road 34, near the corner of highways 49 and 34, outside of Dadeville. For information, call the church at 256825-9820 or visit redridgeumc.org.

March 16-17

Sporting Clay Shoot

The 12th annual Ronald Koon Sporting Clay Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club.

The night before, there will be a Calcutta and steak dinner at the Alexander City Elks Lodge. To be a participant or a sponsor, contact Stacey Jeffcoat at 256-234-4757 or email her at staceyj1229@gmail.com

March 17

Trash Walk

Volunteers will meet at the entrance to Kenneth Boone’s property located at 4294 Elkahatchee Rd. Those arriving by 8:30 a.m. will be treated to a light breakfast, and all volunteers should arrive by 9 a.m. to receive supplies and begin the walk. The plan is to clean Elkahatchee Road from Highway 280 to Ourtown on Highway 63. The cleanup will conclude at noon when volunteers will be treated to a cookout courtesy of the Boones. For more information, contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.

March 17-18

Lake Martin 100

Voted the Best 100-Mile Race in North America and Best North American Ultra, the fifth annual Lake Martin endurance run will be held at Russell Crossroads with options for 100-, 50- or 27-mile races through the hilly course at Russell Forest beginning at 6:45 a.m. March 17. The Lake Martin 100 has a cutoff time of 32 hours, while the 50- and 27-mile runs have cutoff times of 16 hours. Friday afternoon, racers will sign in to pick up racer packets and release forms and place drop bags at designated areas. There will be a prerace dinner available at Harbor Lodge dining room for $13, followed by the pre-race meeting. For information, contact Robert Gunn at rgunn@russelllands.com.

March 22

Kiwanis Auction and Steak Dinner

The Alexander City Kiwanis’ annual steak dinner will be the first event held at the new Russell Event Venue (old Russell Retail building) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50, which includes dinner, drinks and entertainment. All of the proceeds go back into the community to support the youth. For information, visit the Kiwanis Facebook page.

March 24

Easter Egg Hunt at Wind Creek

Wind Creek State Park is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Most eggs will have small prizes in them and will be hidden for each age division (ages 0-2, 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12).

The event will take place in the north picnic area acess from the beach. There is a park entry fee for non-campers.

March 24

Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 204th anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend with demonstrations of Indian and frontier life in the year 1814.

The program is free to the public. HBNMP is located at 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Daviston.

March 31

Full Moon Hike

Wind Creek State Park will host a full moon hike at 7 p.m. The hike will begin at dark in the north picnic pavilion.

There is a fee for non-campers.

April 6-8 Grease

The Dadeville High School Theater program will perform Grease at 7 p.m. April 6-7 and at 3 p.m. April 8 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium.

April 7

Junque Jubilee

Beginning at 8 a.m., MainStreet Alexander City will host this upscale yard sale with anything from antiques to furniture, vintage items, arts and crafts, old cars and iron works. Registration ends March 31, and information can be picked up at 21 Main St., Alexander City. For information, contact Executive Director Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

April 7

Basic Boating License Course

This class is for anyone who needs an Alabama vessel license, and it will be taught by senior troopers Frank Cartwright and Ty Ray. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cartwright and Ray will cover all sections of the basic boating operator’s handbook. A test will be given in the afternoon, and participants will receive a certificate in the mail upon passing the class. This class is free to anyone 12 years of age and up and is located at Russell Marine. Email Frank Cartwright at frank.cartwright@alea.gov to sign up.

April 7

United Way 3rd Annual Quail Fry

The Lake Martin Area United Way will host its third annual Quail Fry event at The Stables at Russell Crossroads located at 288 Stables Loop Rd. in Alexander City. The event will feature an evening of fun, including fried quail and all the sides, a shrimp boil and shrimp gumbo, baked goods sale, auction and music. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets to the event include admission and all food and drinks. Doors open at 5 p.m., food will be served at 6 p.m., and the auction will follow dinner. All proceeds benefit the LMAUW. Tickets are available at the United Way office at 17 Main St. or in Dadeville at Valley National Bank (formerly USAmeriBank).

For additional information, call 256-329-3600 or email uw211@unitedwaylakemartin.org.

April 7

Women’s Only Practical Tactical Protection This one-day personal protection training camp will be held at United Martial Arts Academy at 155 Alabama St., Alexander City from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The course is a safe, practical, effective and empowering design to teach everyday women the mindset, tools and skills to put odds back in their favor. Registration is required. Call 256-329-9199 for cost details and more information.

April 9-10

Throw Away Day

The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission will team up to Lake Martin Living 37

provide dumpsters for the disposal of household items at five locations from noon on Monday through Tuesday evening. The dumpsters will be available free of charge at the Alexander City Annex, 395 Lee St.; Double Bridges on Highway 63; Abernathy Farm Supply at 3827 Hillabee Rd.; Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican/Gibson Road; StillWaters entrance on Highway 29. No liquids, appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, propane tanks or hazardous or medical waste will be allowed. For more information, contact Sabrina Clark Wood at 334-429-8832.

April 9-12

Putting Light into Your Paintings

Bill Farnsworth will conduct a four-day workshop for beginning- to advanced-level painters at Tallapoosa School of Art. Two days of the workshop will be plein air; two will be in the studio. Visit www.tallapoosworkshops.com for details, costs and reservations.

April 12

Ain’t Misbehavin’

Alexander City Arts, Inc., presents this delightful Virginia Samford Theatre production at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. It is a tribute to African American musicians of the 1920s and 30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. For ticket information, visit AlexanderCityArts.org.

April 14

Fatherguard: The Family’s Protector

This one-day personal protection training camp held at the United Martial Arts Academy, 155 Alabama St., is geared toward men to learn active protection principles, techniques and countermeasure for protecting yourself and others.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this course will provide constant and effective security skills. Registration is required. Call 256329-9199 for cost details and more information.

April 17-18

Painting the Landscape in Oils

Artist Perry Austin will lead this two-day workshop with students at all levels to create landscapes in oils. For information and reservations, visit www. tallapoosaworkshops.com.

Season-Long Events Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

Naturalist Marianne Hudson fills the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads with children and adults to see and listen to her lively nature presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl, just to mention a few. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. Visit Calendar.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.

Music at The Equality Performing Arts Center

The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in 38 Lake Martin Living

Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302.

Trivia Night at Niffer’s on the Lake

Every Thursday, Niffer’s hosts trivia night at 7 p.m.

Winners receive Niffer’s gift cards. First place gets $40, second place gets $25 and third place gets $15. Grab a group of friends and come out for a night of games. A bonus question is posted on the Niffer’s Facebook page at 2 p.m. Thursdays.

Camp Hill Flea Market

The Town of Camp Hill will host a flea market on the second Saturday of each month through Nov. 10. The hours are 30 minutes after day break until 2 p.m. Spaces are available for rent for $10 and are 20 feet by 20 feet. For information, contact James Woody at 256-749-8270.

Communiy Cleanups

The third Saturday of each month, community volunteers are encouraged to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 9 a.m. for pick-up supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@ alexandercitychamber.com.

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

Located on Highway 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies 18 years of age and older are invited to participate in the club at Adelia M. Russell Library on the last Thursday of every month. Meet in the conference room at 4 p.m. Call the library at 256-234-4644 for each month’s book title.

Santuck Flea Market

The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month. The Santuck Flea Market is located at 7300 Central Plank Rd., Highway 9 in Wetumpka.

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

The Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin exhibit is on display all year long at the Alexander City Board of Education building, located at 375 Lee St.

$20 on the 20th

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Daviston

1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

255 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 2 The Ridge Marina 256-397-1300

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33. River North Marina 256-397-1500

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5 Blue Creek Marina 256-825-8888 7280 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

24 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298 2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Restaurants

8 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 9 Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583

191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853 10 Oskar's Cafe 6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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11 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 12 Bezlo's Bar and Grill 334-639-0003

65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

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13 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010 14 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

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1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010

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16 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132

1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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22 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 23 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

7 SpringHouse 256-215-7080

12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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21 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853

4 Real Island Marina 334-857-2741

2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026

6 Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550

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CHAMBERS COUNTY

20 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

Hotels & Lodges 25 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853 26 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Churches 27 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820

8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 28 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078 29 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293

8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853

Dock Builders 30 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 31 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400

6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

Recreation 32 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

17 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256

350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 18 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333

288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

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Foodland Foshee Boat Dock Homeplate Restaurant Harbor Pointe Marina Lakay’s Flowers & Gifts Lake Martin Flowers & Gifts Lake Martin Community Hospital Lakeshore Discount Pharmacy Lakeside Marina Niffer's At The Lake Oskar's Cafe Payne Furniture Pearson’s Place Poplar Dawgs Public Library Pug's Place PNC Bank Russell Building Supply Shell Station Sigger’s Stillwaters Country Club Store 34 USAmeribank

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Equality Food Mart Real Island Marina Southern Star

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Airwalk Ultimate Trampoline Area Tree Top Family Adventure Winn-Dixie

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THE BIG DOG

Tongue wagging with the Doc

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f you live in the Lake Martin area, you spend a lot of Dr. Wags: It’s funny, you know? I had a lot of time to time on Highway 280. I mean, a lot of time. think about my career choices as a young pup. I attended Undoubtedly, you have noticed a few changes along both Alabama and Auburn at the same time! I spent a lot that highway, too. New businesses are popping up all of hours with my head out of the car window wondering the time, and this is wonderful news for our community. what life choices to make. Then my destiny hit me like a One such business is MainStreet Family Urgent Care Frisbee in the nose: I had always loved helping people. located directly across from Walmart (don’t act like you I spent a lot of my childhood fetching newspapers and don’t know where that is; you shop there just like the rest chasing armadillos out of neighbors’ yards, but something of us). inside of me said I could be doing more, you know? So, MainStreet Family Urgent Care is a medical facility I applied to Harvard Medical School and worked my tail dedicated to helping patients heal and feel better fast. off (laughing). Not literally, of course. I graduated in Its objectives are to work closely with local healthcare only six human months and finished magna cum heraboi providers at the hospital and primary care (pronounced here-boy) in my class. offices to provide continuity of care and to Me: Interesting. So why not become a support the local healthcare network. They surgeon or work in a larger hospital setting? simply saw a need in the area to accommodate Dr. Wags: I certainly thought about those life’s little emergencies. paths, but I wanted to do something diff – When you have strep throat, an squirrel! aching cough or even a small broken Me: What?! bone on a random Sunday afternoon Dr. Wags: (panting furiously) Sorry about or Tuesday morning, it’s not always ideal that. There was a squirrel – right … right to head to the emergency room. MainStreet outside ... the window there. Even though I Family Care provides attentive, caring services am a well-schooled and trained animal, it is for those needs without the stressors or difficult to suppress thousands of years of price of a sometimes-chaotic emergency room. instinct.

You can certainly find out more Me: No problem. Um, continue please. about MainStreet Family Urgent Care on Dr. Wags: Whew! OK. As I was saying, its website, so no need for me to get into all I wanted a place where people could get the of those specifics. Instead, being the awardcare they deserve from staff with Luke Robinson attentive winning journalist I am (Editor’s note: Luke friendly attitudes. Something that could has won no awards at all … ever), I wanted to be effective and wallet-friendly, all while talk to the head honcho at MainStreet Family Care. The providing what we call the family treatment, which VIP. The “Big Dog.” means we treat all of our patients like they are our family.

And by “Big Dog,” I mean this very literally, Thus, MainStreet Family Urgent Care was born. as I would be speaking with none other than Dr. Me: Very cool. Now, before we go, is there anything Richard Wags, MainStreet Family Urgent Care’s official personal you’d like to share with our readers? mascot.

Dr. Wags: I love to read! I started A Tail of Two Cities Below is the transcript of my interview with Dr. Wags recently and just could not put it down – that is, until himself: someone jerked it from my jaws. I also love sleeping Me: Dr. Wags, thanks for joining me today on such next to the couch, watching a good movie. Have you seen short notice.

Air Bud? Man, that film is like The Godfather to me. Of Dr. Wags: Well, Luke, like any good canine, I come course, the other night I saw a horror flick that I haven’t when I am called. been able to shake, Old Yeller. Truly, the worst ending Me: Well said. So, Doc, go ahead and tell the people of ever! our little corner of the world a little about yourself.

Me: Well, Doc, thanks for sitting down with me to talk Dr. Wags: Sure! I was born under a porch in Dogtown, about your life and what MainStreet Family Care brings to a small town in the dead center of Alabama. I have 15 our community. You have been a good boy today. A really, brothers and sisters, and my parents worked very hard to really good boy, haven’t you? Yes, you have. You’re a make sure we were all taken care of. Daddy dodged many gooood boy! a car to cross a busy street to make sure our family had Dr. Wags: Please don’t do that. plenty of food each day.

Me: So, when did you know you wanted to be a ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also doctor? writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

The Last Word

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