Lake Martin Living August 2017

Lake Martin Living People, events and culture in the Lake Region

Enter 2017’s Art Contest

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From the Editor’s Desk

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am looking forward to discovering my new favorite piece of local art next month.

It might be a painting or a portrait.

Last year, it was a collage, and the year before that, it was a quilt. Other times, it has been a watercolor or a photograph. All I know about it right now is that it will depict some aspect of life in Tallapoosa County, and it will be entered in the 2017 Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest.

My new favorite work of art may or may not be the winner of the contest – the winning work is featured on the cover of the magazine in October. It might already be finished or perhaps is little more than an idea taking form in the mind of its artist.

I love seeing all of the entries for the contest come through the office door at TPI. I love meeting the artists who share their work and the townspeople who don’t think of themselves as artists but just happened to catch a unique and interesting image – a sunset or frog on a lily pad or an old, rusty truck fender – that struck them as a beautiful depiction of this place we call home.

Home. The word means so many different things to each of us.

For Cliff Clegg, it is 550 acres of forest and food plots where he can spend his retirement working on the tractor and sharing the land with his wife and children, grandchildren and friends. Gov. Kay Ivey honored Clegg this month for his management of the timberland at the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s annual achievement awards banquet. We talked with him after the banquet for the article on page 10, and I hope that article reflects his passion for that place he calls home.

For two Benjamin Russell High School graduates who will perform on the sidelines at Auburn University home football games this season, home is a place that supported their dreams and shares in their joy at making the Tiger Paws team. Read about their journey to the top on page 26.

You can see the joy of being home in the faces of this year’s Sun Festival event participants who are pictured in the Oh Snap! section starting on page 34 and in the recap photos on page 20. This weeklong celebration of summer also is a celebration of home for us.

It’s not surprising that even people who don’t live here love stopping by, including the Apogee Adventure teenagers who took a break from their coast-to-coast bicycle ride to have lunch at the local Piggly Wiggly on their way to the Pacific Ocean. Read a bit of what this town means to them on page 22.

That sense of pride and love of home that shows through in every entry of the magazine’s art and photography contest is something I look forward to every year, and I love sharing it in these pages with all of you.

Check out the rules on this year’s event on page 30 and enter a photo or a painting or a drawing that says “home” to you. It could be my new favorite.

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FEATURES 10. LOCAL LANDOWNER WINS FORESTRY AWARD G overnor honors Alexander City's Cliff Clegg for wildlife enhancements at his Tallapoosa County farm 18. SUN FESTIVAL REVISITED Alexander City's celebration of summer in pictures 22. TALLAPOOSA ON THE TOUR Teenagers ride through Tallapoosa County on an annual adventure tour from coast to coast 26. TIGER PAWS Childhood dreams come true for two BRHS graduates 30. ART CONTEST ENTRIES NOW ACCEPTED It's time for the 2017 art and photography contest at Lake Martin Living magazine

IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 12. HAPPY GARDEN 16. FROM THE TEE 20. MEDICAL NEWS 32. MONEY MATTERS 34. OH SNAP! 40. LAKE REGION EVENTS 50. THE LAST WORD 6 Lake Martin Living

18 Kaydence Bryan holds the Pie in the Sky medallion her mother found during this year’s Sun Festival celebration in Alexander City.

Photo by Mitch Sneed

ON THE COVER

L.E. Grinter submitted this oil painting of a lakeside cottage surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn for last year’s Lake Martin Living Art & Photography Contest. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2017 contest. See page 30 for details.

Photo by Kenneth Boone

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Lawyer gains national recognition F. Jerome Tapley credits his success as a nationally recognized lawyer to his upbringing in smalltown Alexander City.

Being the first male in his family to attend college, the recognition as one of the Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. and one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers as an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Matindale-Hubbell, is a huge honor.

“I think in order to be effective in front of a judge and jury, you have to treat people like they’re people,” Tapley said. “I get that from my parents and my hometown.”

While most of his work is done out of the Cory Watson Attorneys office in Birmingham, which includes product

liability and class action, he receives calls from and travels around the country taking on cases.

“I think you can come from a small town and do big things. I think it’s an advantage frankly,” Tapley explained.

“Hard work pays off. The folks in Tallapoosa County understand hard work. In my travels around the country doing cases and seeing lawyers from Ivy League schools, seeing lawyers who represent huge corporations, there is a different work ethic in smalltown folks.

I won’t promise you I am the smartest lawyer in the case, but I will promise the other lawyers will not out work me.” ~Cliff Williams

Small Town Success F. Jerome Tapley

Landmarks repaired by locals

National Renovations

Robinson Iron will repair three state landmarks, including this cupola on the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.

Local company Robinson Iron continues to expand its reach to iconic landmarks around the country. In the coming months, it will be involved with the renovation of three iron pieces in three different states.

Fountain Square Park is the focal point of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Robinson Iron has disassembled the fountain for transport back to its local shop to refurbish the centerpiece, which is Hebe, the goddess of youth. The fountain was installed in May 1881 and will be reinstalled once renovations are complete.

The cupola atop the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is another project taken on by Robinson Iron. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1859 and is one of the oldest working capitol buildings in the country. The detailed metal accents will be renovated for about $2.2 million.

An 18-foot statue of Themis, Greek goddess of divine law sits 150 feet above the county courthouse in Waco, Texas. An arm and her scales were blown off in high winds three years ago, so Robinson Iron will remove the 5,900-pound piece to repair at home in Alexander City.

"We have some pretty neat things going on right now. We are proud people trust us to take care of things that are so important to them," said Scott Howell. ~Mitch Sneed

Pay it Forward

Alexander City is one of the newest members of the painted rock phenomenon. Residents are painting colorful designs or inspirational messages on natural stones and placing them around the town for someone else to find. The hope is to simply spread joy or brighten someone's day. The finder can keep the rock or carry on the tradition and re-hide it. To get involved with the fun or learn more, visit Facebook pages Lake Martin Rocks AL!, Alex City Rocks! or New Site Rocks!!

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Local landowner wins governor’s conservation award

he 10-year-old loblolly pines grew so tightly together that “Then, last summer, the trees were large enough for treeCliff Clegg started the reforestation project on his 550length harvest, and we took out 300 loads of timber. We also acre Tallapoosa County farm by cutting more than half clear cut 100 acres and replanted with longleaf pines.” of the trees. Last summer, he thinned again, cutting the density Longleaf pines are slow growing but provide excellent habitat down from the original 900 trees per acre to 200 trees per acre. for turkey, quail and a number of rare wildlife species, including “We really just did what the experts told us to do,” said the red-cockaded woodpecker. Longleaf pine management Clegg, who this month was named the Governor’s Forestry allows for control burning of trees as young as 2 years old, Conservationist of the Year at the Alabama Wildlife Federation which opens the forest floor to sunshine, helps to rid the forest (AWF) annual banquet. of undesirable competition and promotes the growth of native The AWF awards program was grasses and plants. started more than 40 years ago The Department of Conservation as a way to recognize the work of and Natural Resources and the private individuals, corporations and Alabama Forest Service were very organizations that have significant helpful in the longleaf restoration in impact on conservation, wildlife both an advisory and cost-sharing and outdoor resources, said AWF capacity, Clegg said.

Executive Director Tim Gothard.

Then, three years ago, Clegg added “The work that they do serves as a 15-acre lake to the property. an example that others can emulate,” “The creek we wanted to dam up Gothard explained. flowed into a major tributary of Lake Clegg said he has done just that Martin. So we hired a consultant to – followed the examples and advice help us get a permit from the Corps of others – to create a recreational of Engineers. Also the Alabama property for his family and friends to Department of Environmental enjoy.

Management, the Environmental Governor's Forestry Conservationist of the Year The project really began in 1995 Protection Agency and the National AWF President Angus Cooper III (left) and when Clegg and his wife Sarah Wildlife Federation have veto power.

Gov. Kay Ivey presented Alexander City's Cliff After two years and tons of paperwork purchased a small farm in Macon Clegg with the forestry award at the annual County, Alabama, as he prepared to and complying with all things AWF banquet on Aug. 4. retire from a career in the poultry necessary to protect the environment, industry. After implementing we had a permit. progressive forest management practices on the land for three “I have hunted and fished all my life, so I wanted to be hands years, they sold that farm and bought another, which they also on. The contractors are a big help, but I love being out on the improved and sold within a few short years. tractor and doing the day-to-day work myself,” he said.

“Those two farms were farther away from our home in Clegg puts in about 20 acres of food plots for deer and turkey Alexander City than we wanted them to be,” Clegg explained. each year and enjoys spending time on the farm with friends “I wanted to be full time on the farm, and it was hard to do that and his family, which includes two sons, their wives and five from so far away.” grandchildren.

“I wanted to do the right thing, to create a sanctuary for “We also enjoy hosting special needs children brought to us wildlife with basic woodlands management, but I needed a lot of by that great local group, Outdoor Friends Forever,” he said. help. I have read a lot about forest management, but I called on “At first, we built just a small cabin on the property, but the people who know more about it than I do,” he said. whole family could not stay there together. A couple of years ago, “Steve Forehand at Russell Lands, with the work he does on all we added a second cabin that will accommodate everyone so we their land, has been a great inspiration and source of education can all use the land together,” he said. for me, and Claude Jenkins, a consultant with AWF, has advised “We have worked very hard on this place, and we are us on several issues. Michael Heatherly with Sizemore & beginning to see the results of the things people have told us to Sizemore Forestry has been our on-site forester, in that he helps do. In forestry, you had better have a boatload of patience. In the me with how to do what needs to be done, including planting, poultry business, we could change something about the process burning and herbicide applications. And there is a lot of work to and know in 10 minutes whether or not we had made a good be done. decision, but with this, we sometimes have to go through two or “When we came in and did the first cutting, it wasn’t really three growing seasons to see if we have done the right thing. time. The trees were not big enough to cut for timber, but it “It was nice to be recognized for all the hard work in was ragged and I was impatient. We went in with a chipping improving the land, but the real reward is in being out there on a operation and took out 400 trailer loads of wood chips. tractor and seeing it. I am just grateful for all the help we’ve had.”

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Purple

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Coneflower Fred Muenzmay

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hree weeks ago, we received word that a longtime friend had passed away. We were granted the privilege of being godparents to her children.

My wife was recovering from back surgery, and we did not know whether we would be able to travel.

One of the godchildren called and told us that the funeral had been delayed, and that gave my wife time to be checked by her doctor for travel.

The last time we had contact with the children of our friend was 35 years ago when we lived in Hamburg, New York. Since that time, they had all married, and the family numbers grew to well over 30 children and grandchildren. It was a wonderful reunion. During that visit, we discovered two of the godchildren were Master Gardeners. The eldest daughter invited us for breakfast and a tour of her beautiful garden.

We soon learned that many of the children had interest and knowledge of plants, flowers and herbs and how to use them for wellness.

The picture in this article was taken from one of her gardens.

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The Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea (Aster Family) The University of Maryland Medical Center also reports that will forever remind us of this very special family. the portion of the plant that grows above ground is the most When we arrived home after our visit, I walked to the flower effective. Interestingly, in Germany dietary herbs are regulated garden at the farm, and low and behold, we found several by the government. Above ground parts of the Echinacea purple coneflowers in full bloom, transporting our thoughts to purpurea species are actually approved as natural remedies for a beautiful past event. urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, colds Purple coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are attractive and slow-healing wounds. and rugged flowers that draw butterflies and songbirds to the Echinacea’s history began when Echinacea purpurea was garden. Bright and colorful, these perennials are daisy-like with used by the Great Plains Indians as a painkiller. It’s especially raised centers, and it’s the seeds found in the dried flower heads effective for the following types of pain: that attract birds. They tend to Pain in the bowels, Pain bloom midsummer, are relatively associated with headaches, pain drought-tolerant and can take the associated with HSV (herpes); heat. Coneflowers also make great pain associated with gonorrhea; cut flowers. pain associated with measles; The genus name is from snake bites; sore throats; If you have Echinacea plants, it is fun to make the Greek “echino,” meaning stomach ache; tonsillitis and your own delicious tea; here’s how to do it: “hedgehog” an allusion to the toothache.

Mix one part Echinacea, including leaves, flowers spiny, brownish central disk.

Some common ways to use and roots with 1/4 part lemon grass and 1/4 part Purple Coneflower is a showy, Echinacea to combat pain is to mint leaves (of any kind). Pour hot water over the easily grown, garden plant. drink the herbal tea, or even leaves, and let it steep for five minutes. Strain and Plant the seeds in the spring make a paste out of the ground add raw honey to taste. in humus-rich, well-drained herb and rub it directly on the If you don’t have plants, you can buy loose-leaf soil, about 1 to 3 feet apart, area that is affected. tealeaves and plant parts and brew in a similar depending on the type, in full Arguably the number one fashion. Be sure to purchase your tea from a sun. Coneflowers can tolerate killer worldwide, inflammation reputable dealer for best results. some shade. is at the root of most diseases.

If you can’t find loose leaves, purchase a In the spring, put a thin layer Various factors, including high quality tea bag (such as of compost around the plants, stress, toxins in our food and Traditional Medicinal Organic then a 2-inch layer of mulch to poor sleep all contribute.

Echinacea Tea) and brew as help keep the plants moist and Thankfully, as explained directed. Add raw honey or prevent weeds. by the University of raw stevia to taste.

If you receive less than an inch British Columbia, regular of rain a week, water your plants Echinacea consumption regularly during the summer. can effectively reverse and If your plants are floppy, cut alleviate various types of them to the ground after they flower. inflammation.

Remember to cut off the dead/faded flowers to prolong The National Institute the blooming season and prevent excessive self-seeding. of Health reports that it can To attract birds, keep the late-season flowers on the plants even help with uveitis, or eye to mature. inflammation. It’s a good idea for people who struggle with Divide your plants into clumps every three to four years chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, in spring or autumn, although coneflowers do not like to regularly consume the herbal tea. excessive disturbance.

Warning: This flower, once established, can be aggressive if not tended.

Echinacea is clearly a potent therapeutic herb that has Technically classified as an herb, several species of the numerous health benefits; however, people with compromised Echinacea plant are used to make medicine from its flowers, immune systems, such as HIV, AIDs, multiple sclerosis or leaves and roots. tuberculosis should not use the herb without supervision from Prior to 1950 and the introduction of antibiotics, Echinacea a health professional. held an esteemed medicinal status. As the health care industry Also, if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family, shifted, antibiotics became the rage, and the herb lost much of such as daisy, sunflower, ragweed and chrysanthemum, you its esteem. may also be allergic to Echinacea.

Most people don’t realize that the chemicals contained in I would like to give credit to Constance Kingston, who the root differ significantly from those in the upper part of wrote about her Mimosa tree in her front yard. She was the the plant. The roots have high concentrations of volatile oils, inspiration for the article and motivation to do the research for while the parts that grow above the soil tend to contain more last month’s article. polysaccharides that are known to trigger immune function.

Many of Echinacea’s chemical constituents are, in fact, ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle’s Roost Herb Farms is a Master powerful immune system stimulators and can provide a Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, significant therapeutic value. A few that you’re probably familiar vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets with are essential oils, flavonoids, inulin, polysaccharides and for 26 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.

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How I spent my summer vacation Keeping an eye on the future of CACC’s golf team

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From the Tee

rom August through May, I am busy with my incoming CACC golf freshmen were under par team for school and golf at Central Alabama after the first round. It was good to see that these Community College (CACC), so in the four also made the 36-hole cut, where most of the summer, my friends often say, “now that you have field went home. time for yourself …”

All of my new guys are from Alabama. This is But summer is not a lazy time for me. a first for me and possibly for CACC golf. I was a The end of May through mid-August is my main bit disappointed that the field in the State Junior time of year to recruit and prepare for the next had no golfers from Tallapoosa County. I would year’s golf program. This is when I travel around love to see more boys and girls focus on their golf Alabama and the Southeast in search of talented in our area, though I do understand that when we young golfers who may choose CACC as their have one of the nation’s most beautiful recreational college of choice. This year, I attended a number of lakes, it is difficult for these young people to beat Southeastern Junior Golf Tour (SJGT) events, the balls and practice their putting in the heat of the Southern Junior Golf Championship and the State summer instead of hanging out with the pretty girls Junior Golf Championship held in Scottsboro. on the lake.

Dave Jennings Conveniently for me, the Southern Junior Golf Watching these young golfers in tournament Championship and one of the SJGT tournaments play is amazing, especially the 9- to11-year-old were held at Willow Point Golf & Country Club boys. These youngsters are so much better than this year and saw some very talented young golfers in Alexander boys of that age when I was 9, 10 and 11. It was really fun City for those events. to follow one young boy in this age group in Scottsboro – The winner of both of these tournaments is a University of Christopher Yeilding .

Alabama Birmingham committed player named Ethan Hagood.

Christopher is the grandson of Dr. Allen Yeilding, the Not only is this young man a fine golfer but also I was delighted oncologist who saved my life in my battle with cancer. Allen was to find that he is a terrific young man. also a tremendous young golfer who played for the University of At the Southern Junior, one of my incoming freshmen, Reed Alabama while he attended medical school.

Love, held the position of second place for a while in the final I watched Christopher play the first four holes, and boy, did round. Unfortunately, the back nine got to Reed a little, but he he display character and talent. These boys played from a set of did finish in the top 10, and I was thrilled with his level of play. shorter tees than the 14- to18-year-old boys, but the course was Recently, I traveled to Scottsboro and watched a lot of boys compete in the 2017 Alabama Boys State Junior Championship Tournament Play at Goosepond Colony’s Lake course. All of my incoming Attending junior level golf tournaments like the freshmen were competing here, and it provided a great Southeastern Junior Golf Tournament at Willow Point gave opportunity to watch them play, as well as see some 2018 Coach Jennings the opportunity to look at future players for the CACC team. recruits. I assure you, I got a bit excited when four of the five

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still a good test. I was impressed, as Christopher made par on No. 1 with a 2-putt. He then proceeded to hit the par-5 second hole in 2 strokes; and then, 2-putted for birdie. On the par-3 No. 3, he hit his iron shot to approximately 30 feet from the hole and made a terrific 2-putt. Unfortunately, he made a bogey on the tricky par-4 fourth hole, but you would never have guessed that he made bogey; he handled it like a champion. After the threeday competition, Christopher won his age group by four shots, shooting a total of 4 over par.

I spent three days in the sun (105-degree heat index) from 7:30 a.m. until dark, monitoring a number of boys who had contacted me previously with an interest in playing for CACC. I have a good idea who I would like to have join the team right off the bat for next year, but through this recruiting process, I have a nice list of talented young men from which to choose should I lose any of my preferred recruits. CACC golf should remain healthy and competitive over the next few years.

I wish everyone could watch junior tournaments like those I attended this year. These youngsters are awesome. Their character and manners on the course are what every parent and grandparent would want for their children and grandchildren. I can’t tell you how many of these kids walked up and introduced themselves with a hand extended, awaiting a handshake from me. They were truly impressive.

I know that there are a number of readers of this article who have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews that play golf and want to play at the college level. Aside from professional golf swing help, let me suggest that these kids get involved in tournament play. Coaches are interested in tournament results.

There are a large number of junior tournaments, and if a junior golfer plays in all of them, there’s a good chance that this decision could clean out a bank account; however, that isn’t necessary. Set up a reasonable schedule that works well for the budget. Check with friends to see if players could share hotel rooms and rides. Parents and young golfers will meet some really good people in these events, and youngsters will learn to compete at the highest level amongst their peers. Check with local golf professionals on updates or upcoming golf tournaments; they should have information to share.

A number of years ago as I began my college-coaching career, I asked the head golf coach (at the time) from Georgia State University what he really was looking for in recruits. One of the things that he said stuck with me. “I look for kids who are competing on their own during the summer as much as possible. I never bring a kid in unless he has played a fairly extensive summer schedule. Why should I invest in a player with a scholarship who won’t invest in himself?”

That stuck with me after all these years. Understanding that not everyone has a big bank account, I weigh that when considering recruits. As long as they are competing as often as possible and at the highest level that their family can afford, I’m good with that. For me to take a young player seriously, he must play more golf than just high school golf. In college, we are not 13th grade golf. College is certainly another level up, and I assure you, I take it very seriously and I expect the same from my team members.

It’s never too early to plan for next summer’s junior golf schedule. These competitions will help a child grow and mature. ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.

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Festival 2017

Alexander City Celebrates Summer

With more than 50 events spread over nine days, the Fifth Annual Sun Festival was a great success.

Among the highlights (clockwise): Aubie had a little fun with an Alabama fan; Moon Taxi performed at Strand Park; families spent time on the water at Wind Creek State Park; the Sportplex hosted drone races; runners cooled off on a Slipn-Slide after the 5K race; Faith Night featured a variety of musical artists; the Central Alabama Community College fishing team helped local kids catch fish; and (center) bingo night was a big hit. The event is sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and includes something fun for all ages.

Photos by Mitch Sneed & Cliff Williams

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New Docs on the Block Medical News

Susan Foy

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ith the end of summer comes many muchanticipated events – the start of a new school year; the excitement of Friday night high school football; college game days, complete with tailgating, BBQ and traditional orange and blue or crimson and white attire. At Russell Medical, summer’s end heralds the arrival of several new physicians to our medical staff. Join us as we welcome them to the Lake Martin area.

Russell Medical proudly welcomes Dr. Tate Hinkle and Dr. Justin Vines to Total Healthcare, a primary care practice currently located in two suites of the Professional Building while their new expansive facility is under construction. Dr. Hinkle received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UAB Huntsville Family Dr. Hinkle 20 Lake Martin Living

Medicine. He is a native of Lanett and is excited to relocate close to home.

Dr. Vines also received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Alabama Dr. Vines Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa. Dr. Vines and his wife Joanna have two small children and recently moved to their new home on Lake Martin.

Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, pulmonologist, is welcomed by the medical staff, as well as patients suffering from lung disorders and sleep apnea. “Dr. Tari” is board Dr. Tari

certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, sleep medicine and internal medicine. Her office is located in Suite 209 of the Professional Building.

We are pleased to welcome four surgeons to the UAB Surgery Clinic at Russell Medical. Dr. Helen Krontiras, Dr. Rachael Lancaster and Dr. Catherine Parker are surgical oncologists who specialize in breast surgery. All three exceptional physicians are certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Krontiras received her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, as well as her internship and residency training. She completed a fellowship at Dr. Krontiras Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Lancaster completed medical

school and residency training at UAB School of Medicine and completed her fellowship at University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Parker received her Dr. Lancaster medical degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana, and residency training from LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans. She completed her Dr. Parker fellowship at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

Greg Kennedy, M.D., PhD., is a general, colon and rectal surgeon and sees patients in Suite 207, UAB Surgery Clinic at Russell Medical.

Dr. Kennedy is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and by Dr. Kennedy the American Board of Surgery.

In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kennedy received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington.

He earned his doctorate in cancer biology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where he also completed his general surgery residency.

He completed his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Russell Medical welcomes these physicians. For appointment information, call 256-329-7149 or find us on the web at www.russellcares.com. ~Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.

Healthy Hearts Make More Memories More moments mean more memories.

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Tallapoosa on the Tour

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Teenagers ride through Tallapoosa County on an annual adventure trip

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS COURTESY OF APOGEE ADVENTURES

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n a six-week, 2,700-mile bicycle tour from Charleston, South Carolina, to San Diego, California, a group of 12 co-eds last month stopped in Alexander City and had some of the best pulled pork and warmest hospitality of their trip.

The group was traveling as part of Apogee Adventures, a teen adventure camp, and its America Coast to Coast package, which was developed in 2009. The company was founded in 2001 by Kevin Cashman and is a collaboration of his love of working with kids and bicycle touring. The expeditions are open to students ages 11-18 throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.

The teens in this year’s group are aged 15-18 and came from Illinois, Washington, California, New York, Massachusetts and beyond. The team came together in Charleston with their bikes and panniers in tow before the

start of their summer journey.

“It’s quite an undertaking. The idea is not just about riding across the country, but about doing it together and doing it as a team. There are days where someone is up and someone is down, and you have to keep pushing through. It’s a wonderful growing experience for kids,” said Cashman.

Cashman and his team developed the route to follow historical settlement of the country from east to west and also to include a variety of scenic areas across the country, including the Deep South, West Texas, the Rocky Mountains and deserts all the way to the beaches of the West Coast. He worked with bike coalitions and bike clubs in these areas to plan the perfect route for participants, in terms of safety, length and accessibility.

“We look for good rural roads with a good shoulder and low traffic volumes. Passing through Alexander City seemed like a good place to go and was one of the bigger towns, with smaller roads,” said Cashman, who wanted to be sure to avoid large metropolitan areas, such as Atlanta, Birmingham and Montgomery.

It was the middle of their 93-mile day, which was one of their longest, when team leader Tim Hunt took his group to the Piggly Wiggly in Alexander City where a hearty, delicious meal had been prepared and was waiting for them. The America Coast to Coast trip has been passing through Alexander City for nine years now, so the grocery store had a heads up they were on the way.

“It’s not often that a town we aren’t staying in cooks for us or offers us food just for passing through. We had such a warm welcome in Alexander City, and we really appreciate that. The hospitality and the people we met were all so nice – we had a great experience there. Plus, the view of the Southeast and its scenery is beautiful to look at all day,” said Hunt, who is originally from California but heard about Adventure of a Lifetime

Previous Page: Apogee Adventures kids received warm hospitality during their trip through Alabama; Top: Students take a six-week journey and are responsible for carrying all their belongings on their bikes; Bottom: Last year's group of travelers celebrate their accomplishment at their destination in the Pacific Ocean.

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Apogee Adventures while attending Bowdoin College in Maine.

The participants burn an inconceivable number of calories each day, so they appreciate a nice meal when they get it.

Hunt said the group takes a full rest day every week or so, and that time is used to catch up on sleeping and eating. Also, it gives them an opportunity to do laundry or fix any bike problems they may be having.

There is a support car that follows the group to handle any medical or mechanical injuries there may be. Hunt said they deal with one or two flat tires each day and the occasional broken spoke.

The teens are responsible for everything they can carry on their bikes, so aside from sleeping bags and pads, they carry only limited changes of clothes and a small number of toiletries. Also, since bicyclists each pay $6,500 up front for lodging and food, they need a limited amount of cash on hand over the course of the trip.

“It’s an epic experience. It’s incredibly challenging and pushes us to our limits for sure,” said Hunt, who led this particular trip for the first time, but has been a leader on other Apogee trips for five summers.

There are always two leaders in a group, both a man and a woman, who are responsible for the day-to-day progress of the trip, making sure everyone is awake, well fed and staying healthy, safe and hydrated, said Hunt. Also, one leader heads up the pack while the other takes the rear to ensure that everyone is accounted for, and a good pace is continually monitored.

Even though all participants are required to interview and provide references, both Hunt and Cashman believe there is a wide range of athletic ability among the group. The route was intentionally mapped out to start with shorter, easier days so as to not discourage any of the participants too quickly.

“Anyone in reasonable shape and motivated enough to push through it, can definitely be a part of this journey,” said Hunt.

Biking through the South in the summer months would be taxing on anybody, so the team tries to start at first light

each day between 5:30 a.m.

Southeast Travels and 6 a.m. and reach their day’s A group of 12 students destination between 4 p.m. and stops to take a photo crossing into Mississippi 6 p.m. Cashman mentioned a three-day tour that sometimes the students will after through Alabama, camp, but they prefer to ensure including a stop at they are out of the heat and into the Piggly Wiggly in air conditioning, so they often Alexander City. stay in community centers, churches or schools.

The bikers average about 85 miles a day, but such a long journey can often feel like no progress is being made. Hunt said the beginning is the hardest because when looking at a map, there still appears to be an immense amount of ground to cover, even after a few days of riding.

“I think it’s sort of a mix of disbelief at what we’re doing and sort of not being sure if it’s an achievable goal,” said Hunt.

The group is one of two on the route this summer and hit its halfway point in Texas on July 22. Hunt said it’s the first time he’s felt they’ve made any progress and also made sure everyone was rotating their bike tires, as the back ones tends to wear more quickly than the front due to the weight of bikers’ bags.

“In my mind, we were still on the East Coast, and it’s just been a day or two when it started to feel like were getting toward the western U.S. The air got dry, landscape and vegetation changed, and it really felt like we were finally getting somewhere,” said Hunt.

The voyage gives teens the opportunity to meet locals from a variety of areas and to embrace the culture of different environments across the nation. When crossing that finish line in San Diego, family and friends of the bikers often are waiting with open arms to congratulate them and celebrate.

“You can imagine, as a parent having not seen them for six weeks, to see such a huge undertaking accomplished – riding across the whole country by bicycle by their own power – how proud they must be,” said Cashman.

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Tiger Paws The 2017 college football season will see two BRHS grads on the sidelines

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arlee Sharpe and Darby Hines knew when they started dancing at age 2 and attending Auburn University (AU) sports games with their families, that they wanted to be a part of that spirit and leadership they witnessed on the sidelines.

“When I would go to Auburn games, I would always watch the Tiger Paws. It was my favorite part and my dream,” said Sharpe.

That dream has come true for both of these Alexander City natives, as they join the AU Tiger Paws on the sidelines this season.

Neither girl applied to any other school except Auburn, and both have generational connections to the university.

Sharpe, a year older than Hines, had the honor of being accepted to the Tiger Paws, a group of 20 elite dancers chosen from a group of 50-75 candidates, two years in a row. Hines will be a starting freshman and said she is looking forward to being a part of the family that Sharpe has described as a group of best friends.

“One thing I’m looking forward to is having that good, family-based team around me. My family won’t be around since I will be in Auburn, but I’m going to have other people who understand me, and that’s going to be so nice,” said Hines.

Every member has to try out again each year, and Sharpe said auditions the second year were even more nerveracking than the first, since she knew what she’d be missing had she not made the cut.

Hines said she also was anxious for her try-out when she realized that even though she was a good dancer with a long 26 Lake Martin Living

track record, she was Dream Come True Carlee Sharpe and Darby going up against some Hines of Alexander City have of the best. accomplished their dreams of “These girls come from being a big fish in becoming Auburn Tiger Paws. a small pond to being a really bitty fish in a really large pond. One thing I’ve learned over my seven years of coaching is that people don’t even try out unless they’re good. Most of them have danced all their lives and invested time, blood, sweat and tears into it since they were little,” said Helen Yates Baggett, coach of the AU Tiger

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS COURTESY OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Paws.

The audition process involves three across-the-floor progressions, which focus on technique, and three oneminute dances – jazz, hip-hop and pom, a cheer-style dance using pom-poms. The first selection narrows the field to about 30 dancers, and judges are typically previous Tiger Paws members, former coaches or other dance experts in the field that are not necessarily connected to AU. The second round of auditions includes a five- to eightminute interview, as it takes more than just being a good dancer to make the team.

“These girls are the face of Auburn to the person they meet, whether that is a 90-year-old at a nursing home or the 3-year-old who wants to take a picture with them. They have to be able to communicate to all ages. You make it because of your dance ability, but in the long run, you’re a role model for kids across the Auburn family,” said Baggett.

“Both Carlee and Darby are positive young women.

The interview process was a key point for both of them.

They have great qualities and are able to portray it in communication with others.”

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to create balance, said Hines. Both Sharpe and she were involved greatly throughout high school with dance team (and both were captains), student council and teaching dance classes to younger girls, so being able to juggle effectively has come easily.

“We were always really involved, so we know how to make a schedule and be on time. We know how to handle things,” said Hines.

The Tiger Paws is a full-year commitment and requires its members to perform at all home football games, home men and women’s basketball games and even some volleyball, soccer and gymnastics meets. Also, the team practices and runs five times a week and works out three times a week.

Along with duties to the university, the group partakes in community service events, local high school pep rallies and a Tiger Paws camp for younger girls interested in trying out down the road, to provide both technical skills and emotional support. Sharpe and Hines both attended the camp for three years when they were in high school, which provided extra experience needed to perform at this level.

“You have to be able to put everything On the Sidelines Sharpe and Hines will perform else aside as a Tiger at all home football and Paw. Academics basketball games. comes first, of course, but you have to put this before a lot of things because it’s time consuming and takes commitment,” said Sharpe.

Being in shape is another huge benefit, added Sharpe, as these girls are on their feet for up to 12 hours on game days.

Before the game even begins, they attend their own tailgate, which is put together on a rotating basis by different parents of the team, and make requested appearances at other tailgates; they then participate in Tiger Walk, the football team’s entrance down the street to the stadium and a chance for fans to get pumped up; and then Spirit March.

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“Spirit March is one of my favorite parts because literally everyone that is part of the game is there, plus all of the fans.

It’s loud; everyone’s surrounding you; it’s great,” said Sharpe.

The Tiger Paws’ dance routines consist mostly of cheer, hip-hop and jazz, which come easily to Sharpe and Hines, as they have each been dancing for 15 years. Both girls said the reason they love dance is its ability to distract from problems or release unwanted stress.

It all began at Barbara’s Studio of Dance in Alexander City owned by Barbara Yates, said Hines, where the girls spent four days a week, danced competitively and, eventually, taught dance to their own students ages pre-school to eighth grade, whom they consider “their girls” based on the close relationships they have developed.

“Carlee and I wouldn’t be the people or the dancers we are today without Miss Barbara. She has been such a big part of our lives and helped us grow spiritually as well,” said Hines. “She’s basically like our second mom.”

Yates has owned her dance studio in Alexander City for 20 years and said the drive and performance she has seen in both Sharpe and Hines, along with the positive influence they made on their dance students, made her proud of their successes.

“I knew how hard they worked, and whether they made it or not, I knew they had done their best; but to make the team was just the icing on the cake,” said Yates, who had three daughters of her own join the Tiger Paws and compares the position to a job.

Carlee’s mother, Kelly, said she often replays old dance videos from Miss Barbara’s when the two were very young and is proud of how far her daughter has come. She said she attends every game, pep rally and event possible because she doesn’t want to miss anything.

“I always thought she was just so cute out there dancing when she was little. But now I see the progress she has made.

Both girls have leadership skills, which just come natural to them,” said Kelly.

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Art contest entries now accepted

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Annual art and photography competition features winner on magazine cover

is the season of art in Tallapoosa County, and Lake Martin Living magazine joins the fray with the annual art and photography contest that features the works of local artists in our October issue. Entries will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 22.

There are no entry fees, and each artist is allowed to submit up to three pieces of work, which must depict an aspect of life in Tallapoosa County. All entries must be clearly identified on the back of the work with the artist’s name, address, telephone number and email address. Entries must be ready to hang when submitted.

The winning entry will be featured on the cover of the October Lake Martin Living, and at least one entry from each artist will be shown inside the magazine issue.

Artwork will be on display at Gallery 128 in Alexander City during the month of October, and the public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice entry during regular business hours between Oct. 3 and Oct. 6.

To enter, artists should bring their works to the 30 Lake Martin Living

TPI office at 548 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City, by 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. To be fair to all artists, entries brought after the deadline cannot be accepted.

Entries should be picked up at Gallery 128 after Oct. 31 but before Nov. 4.

Neither Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., nor Emporium Wine/Gallery 128 are responsible for artworks entered in the contest and reserve the right to withdraw any entry from exhibit for any reason.

The contest was started more than 15 years ago to showcase the works of local artists, and its purpose remains the same. When TPI purchased Lake Martin Living magazine five years ago, the publisher retained the popular art and photography contest.

Works in paints, pastels, pencils, textile and photography are the most common entries, and all skill and experience levels are eligible for entry.

Hobbyists, amateur artists and photographers and professionals are encouraged to enter – this contest is just for fun!

For additional information, call 256-234-4281 or email editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.

What Says 'Home' to Local Artists?

Opposite: Lynita Motes' oil painting of a family friend at the lake cabin took best of show and the People's Choice award in last year's competition and was featured on the cover of the October 2016 issue; Above: Tommy Chatham's wildlife entries included a photo of turtles on a log; Right: Barb Kazmierczak submitted this painting of a loyal foor-footed friend; Below: Liz Edge's Lake Martin Sunset oil on canvas took first place in last year's friendly competition.

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Income-producing investments could keep retirement savings on track

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ore than 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring every day. The question they ask is “Will I have sufficient income in retirement to live comfortably?” While today’s political leaders promise to “save” Social Security and Medicare benefits, these programs provide only a minimum safety net for seniors, rather than the promise of a comfortable retirement. For many retirees today, there is a looming retirement crisis.

Corporate America took notice of the retirement crisis about 15 years ago. Companies in major industries (airlines and steel, for example) filed for bankruptcy protection, in large part due to their inability to meet their pension obligations.

Jim Littman Companies began to shift away from employer-sponsored pension plans toward employee-contribution 401(k) plans. In 1998, almost 60 percent of Fortune 500 companies offered defined benefit pension plans to new salaried employees. Today, that number is less than 20 percent.

Companies like Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Verizon, L.L. Bean and DuPont have ended pension contributions for active employees. The increased benefit costs are attributed to longer employee lifespans, fluctuating contribution requirements due to investment results and an increase in Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation insurance premium rates.

In the past, people worked until their early 60s, earned pensions and collected Social Security benefits. Today, most people know that they will have to rely more on their own savings and investments to generate retirement income.

Unfortunately, employees often withdraw or reduce 401(k) contributions to purchase a first home, help children with college expenses, pay for medical expenses or to pay for living expenses following a job loss. For these reasons, Baby Boomers find that they must work a little longer or work part-time to provide retirement income lasting 20 years or more.

How can individuals adapt their retirement income strategies? Certified financial planner David Willis offered the following insights: The policies of the Federal Reserve and sluggish pace of economic growth have caused interest rates to remain painfully low. This presents quite a thorn in the side for those seeking income from the assets they’ve accumulated.

There are many different strategies and options for producing income during the retirement years. Frankly, there are too many to discuss in depth in this article, but a few are worth highlighting.

Some examples of income-producing investments include dividend-paying David Willis stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds and real estate investment trusts. Recently, it has been routine to see many common stock dividends exceed the yield on long-term government bonds. Dividend-paying stocks have historically provided growth potential and a rising stream of income.

Other options include owning rental property, purchasing income-producing annuities, utilizing home equity – either through loans or reverse mortgages – and income-oriented mutual funds. Municipal bonds issued by state and local government entities provide income that is free from federal tax and often state tax, too.

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Always consult your financial and tax advisor when making decisions about your portfolio. ~ Jim Littmann is a mortgage loan originator with Home Place Mortgage in Alexander City. He can be reached at 256329-1410. ~ David Willis is a financial advisor and branch owner with Raymond James Financial Services in Alexander City. He can be reached at 256-414-3355.

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THE LAKE REGION

Calendar FEATURED EVENT

Expand Your Horizons Fall Semester Schedule Sept. 11 Dolores Hydock will present The Red-Headed Woman Meets Mr. Death and Southern Comfort in a CastIron Skillet, which is considered one of the last traditional tall-tales of the American frontier.

Sept. 18 Dr. Paul Harris will present The Berlin Airlift and Operation Kinderlift and will discuss two humanitarian maneuvers performed by the U.S. Air Force in Germany.

Sept. 25 Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, the People’s Poet, which uncovers the difficult, fascinating biography of the country music icon who died in 2016.

Oct. 2 Sarah Bill Wright will present Ida Quilt Project after her reenactment of an album quilt project created by 12 women in Talladega County in 1851.

Oct. 16 Dr. James Hansen will present, Robert Trent Jones and the Making of Modern Golf on Oct. 16, telling the story of the English immigrant who designed courses in 42 states and 28 countries.

Oct. 23 The final speaker, Dr. Mark Conversino, will present the Hot Topic of the Day on Oct. 23. Conversino is a retired Air Force veteran and joined the faculty of the Air War College in 2002. His discussion will not be known until the day he presents but will offer a look into current events in the military world at that time.

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The fall schedule for Horizons Unlimited is set to provide six presenters to entertain, educate and inspire local audiences. Each lecture will be held at the Alexander City Board of Education located at 375 Lee St. and run from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a question and answer section with the presenter afterward.

Horizons Unlimited membership is required each semester, with a flat rate of $20 per person or $30 per couple, which covers all six lectures and includes refreshments of coffee and desserts at each gathering.

Registration for the fall quarter begins at 1 p.m. on Sept.

11, 2017.

Susie Boyles, a volunteer with Horizons Unlimited, said the committee chooses lecturers based on the Alabama Humanities Foundation list of recommended speakers.

For 26 years, the organization has brought speakers and performers to the area for intellectual inspiration and stimulation.

“We try to get something for everyone. It’s a real versatile program. It’s difficult to specify the type of people coming each time because it really depends on the topic,” said Boyles, who added that the majority of attendees are retired; however, many professionals come to hear the lectures during their lunch breaks, and people travel in from other towns.

Boyles mentioned these presentations also could be used as learning tools, and she has seen teachers bring in students, if the topic was relatable, to enhance current lesson plans.

LAKE REGION EVENTS Aug. 19

Alabama Avenue at Chuck’s

Alabama Avenue will spend the night at Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin to end the summer with singing and dancing. Music starts at 8 p.m.

Aug. 19

Discover the Stars

The team from the Space and Science Center at Columbus State University will bring their giant telescopes for stargazing. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meal catered by SpringHouse Restaurant, followed by a presentation from the science team.

Tickets are $50 per person and include a $10 credit from Catherine’s Market.

Space is limited, to reserve a spot early call Robert Gunn at 256-496-4232.

Aug. 19

Big Dreams Have No Limits

Alexander City Parks & Recreation and the Outdoor Friends Forever program will host a concert with Kyle Wilson, Russell Craig and Route 66 and an auction by Alabama’s State Auctioneer of the Year Chuck Bradley at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex football field. General admission tickets are $15, and all proceeds benefit the Alexander City Dream Field, a sports field for children with special needs. Gates open at 6 p.m., the auction starts at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. V.I.P. tickets are available for $35 per person or $60 per couple. V.I.P. ticket holders include a pre-event dinner. Contact Sonny Wilson at 256-329-6736.

Aug. 26

Alabama Art Colony Uno Workshop

Alisa Koch will conduct a workshop using oils and palette knife from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Emporium Wine, 128 Calhoun St., Alexander City. Cost for the workshop is $95 and includes all supplies and lunch. Reserve a place by sending a check payable to Alabama Art Colony to Barbara Grimes, 1923 Mulberry St., Montgomery AL 36106.

Include email address and cellphone number with payment. For details, call Barb at 334-546-2233.

Sept. 3

Labor Day Weekend Concert

The summer concert series at The AMP ends with performances by The Bank Walkers, Rexton Lee, Ashton Shepherd and headliner James Otto.

Bring coolers and lawn chairs. Gates open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the website at www.theamponlakemartin.com. Call 256-397-1019, for information.

Sept. 3

New Water Worship

Terry Slaughter will preach at 9:30 a.m. for the Labor Day weekend chapel service at New Water Farms, 460 Civitan Rd., Dadeville. Worship at the outdoor chapel on the banks of Lake Martin will be led by Robert Brandon.

All are welcome by boat or car. Dress is casual. For information, contact Micah Simpson at 205-725-1460.

Sept. 21

Artists Association of Central Alabama

The general meeting includes a membership drive with an open studio.

The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City.

Sept. 23

Dadeville Fall Festival

Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., friends and family can gather for a day of fun including arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and activities for children, including inflatables. Vendor booths are available through the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-825-4019 or email chamber@dadeville.com.

Sept. 23

Fall Boogie

The 6th Annual Fall Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly will feature Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Revel in Dimes, Maggie Koerner, Heath Green and the Makeshifters, Lonnie Holley Band and Faye Webster. Tickets are $20-$30 and are on sale now at standarddeluxe.come/shop/fallboogie6.

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5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow.

General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook.

Visit alabamawildlife.org for more information.

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Storytime for children ages 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public

Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Yoga on the Green

Discover your inner being with free yoga at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads at 7 a.m. Saturday mornings through Oct. 1. Great for beginners and experienced; just bring a mat and water bottle.

Friday on the Green

Wind down the busy work week at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads with live music, lawn games and time with family and friends. Bring coolers, blankets, chairs, kids and pets from 6:30

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Catherine’s Market Wine Tastings

Come by Catherine’s Market for wine tastings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays through Sept. 15. It’s $5 to sample a variety of wines; and then, apply that $5 to your purchase of a wine bottle of your favorite from the night’s sampling.

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.

Antique Car Cruise-in

On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise into Arby’s parking lot on Highway 280 in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the fun and enjoy an era of classic cars and classic music.

Electronics Recycling

The City of Alexander City Public Works Department hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

Items accepted include computers, computer mouse, keyboards, modems or routers, CD and DVD players, power supplies, PC mix systems, home or cell phones, printers or copiers, mainframe servers, audio/video adapters, laptop chargers, cable boxes, nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries and flat screen monitors and televisions. CRT monitors and televisions are no longer accepted. For more information, call the Alexander City Public Works Department at 256-409-2020. ~ To have your upcoming event included in the Lake Martin Living magazine calendar, email details to editor@lakemartinmagazine.com before the first day of the month preceeding your event (i.e. Sept. 1 for an October event).

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Jacksons Gap

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Bethel Church

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Marinas

Daviston

1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

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

450 Ridge Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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33. River North Marina 256-397-1500

250 River North Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 4 Real Island Marina 334-857-2741

2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026 5 Smith Marina 256-444-8793 smithmarinaonlakemartin@yahoo.com 6 Blue Creek Marina 256-825-8888

7280 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853 7 Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550

486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026

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SpringHouse 8 256-215-7080

12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 9 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 Homeplate Cafe 10 256-825-0583

191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853

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11 Oskar's Cafe

6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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25 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800

440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 26 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454

8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 27 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442

282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 28 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298

2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 29 Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt@ Smith's Marina 256-444-8793 30 Bless Your Heart 334-531-0960

90 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024 31 Original Grace Boutique 334-639-0125

10 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

Hotels & Lodges

13 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003

65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

33 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Business & Shopping

Churches

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

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

34 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820

8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

15 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

35 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

16 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567

1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010

36 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293

8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853

19 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 20 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256

350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 21 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333

288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

Notasulga

24 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

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

32 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

18 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

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23 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

12 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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

1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

Loachapoka

22 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com

410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010

Dock Builders 37 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 38 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400

6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

Recreation 39 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

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Enter the 2017 Annual Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest

Calling All Artists Winners featured on the cover and inside pages of our October magazine edition.

Entries will be on exhibit at Alexander City’s Wine Emporium and Gallery 128.

Submissions accepted in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastels, pencil & photography.

(Up to three works of art per artist accepted)

Entries must reflect life and scenes in Tallapoosa County.

All entries must be framed, matted or mounted on boards and ready to hang.

A panel of local artists will judge the entries. There is no fee to enter, and no prizes or monetary awards will be made.

The contest is just for fun!

Clearly mark each entry with the artist’s name, address and telephone number and deliver entries to the office of Lake Martin Living magazine on or before 5 pm September 22.

The office is located at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, across from Benjamin Russell High School.

Please call managing editor Betsy Iler at 256-234-4281 with questions or email editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.

Now accepting submissions through September 22, 2017.

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Bob Alexander Landscaping ....................................................................................... 8

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WAIT UNTIL SPRING

Wedding Advice for Football Season

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hhh, weddings; they can be such joyous goldfish in the soles. But there is no chance you occasions. would remember that because weddings are Holy Matrimony is a true time-honored about the fun after the wedding. tradition representing the sacred union of two Here’s another game of Memory for you: Can caring souls. Ying agreeing with Yang to love each you recall the last fall Saturday wedding you other deeply and file taxes jointly forevermore. attended? I bet dowries to donuts you know If Al Gore’s internet is correct – and it always is exactly who Alabama or Auburn was playing, – this beautiful ceremony dates back hundreds of don’t you? You probably have a great story years ago when Liz Taylor married some guy that about how you and 15 others crammed into looked a lot like Moses. In fact, it may have been the Willow Point coat closet because some guy Moses, but I have not been able to verify that fact. named Richard (or Rocky or Roman – you can’t Anyhoo, no matter its origin, I think we can all remember) from Alabaster had the Watch ESPN agree that a wedding can be a deeply meaningful app on his iPhone. event to be cherished by everyone involved.

I remember a picturesque fall Saturday in the So why in the name of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s garter mid-1990s. A great friend was getting married belt would anyone want to have a wedding on a Luke Robinson on the beach. The air was crisp. There was not a fall Saturday in the South?! cloud in the sky. A flock of doves formed a heart I realize that this next statement is redundant and hovered above the reception (OK, I made for most of you, but September through November that up). Everything was really gorgeous. One problem: weekends are for football and football only. Actually, it is Alabama was playing football. more like August through National Signing Day in early Post-ceremony, the bride, having noticed a group of February, but I am willing to negotiate – within reason. us huddled around some box-y bar TV to catch the final When you plan a wedding on any of those available fall minutes, asked us to mingle and defiantly boasted that Saturdays, you are essentially making the guests choose football would not stop her special day. We all acted as if between your happiness and theirs. It’s simply not fair. we were gathering our things until she was out of sight; and Now, if the people you invite are in your nuclear family, then, we started watching again. Once we got re-settled, they have little choice but to go to your wedding. If they someone mumbled, “She better be glad ‘Bama ain’t playing aren’t, you may not like the attendance.

Tennessee.”

But don’t blame invitees for missing your wedding; it’s See what I mean? All of a sudden, this “special” moment really not their fault. People would miss their own birthdays, is forever remembered for being a burden rather than christenings, graduations, kids’ dance recitals, surgeries and a celebration. As a footnote, that couple later divorced.

Nobel Prize receptions to see Auburn play North Dakota Perhaps there is a moral in there somewhere …

State. You think they bat an eye at missing a wedding in I know some of you may think you out-smarted the which they have no personal stake? system by planning on a Friday or Sunday fall wedding.

I don’t mean to burst bubbles here, but the old saying that Really, those are just as bad. Fridays are for parking RVs, the wedding is all about the bride is as erroneous as “for Boston-ing butts and high school games. Sundays are for richer or poorer.” The wedding is about the guests.

Fantasy Football and nursing hangovers.

Lovebirds have the wedding so people can talk about the Mondays are out, too, because you need to recover by wedding. That champagne tower doesn’t drink itself; it needs falling asleep to Monday Night Football. Tuesdays and to be appreciated and absorbed by those lushes you call Thursdays are no good due to ESPN offering mediocre sorority sisters. college games on those nights, so you can make up ground Let me put it this way: Try to remember the last marriage with your bookie. ceremony you attended. What do you recall? Probably the So here’s my advice: Just wait until the spring. There are groomsman who passed out in the flowerbed outside of flowers blooming and baby animals being born and all that the country club. Maybe the two hot bridesmaids. Perhaps other sentimental junk in the spring. losing your wallet at that bar afterwards only to find out But if you must get hitched in the fall, do it on a you didn’t lose it but had left it on top of the golf cart that Wednesday. If you don’t, you may be surprised, as your “I transported people to and from their cars. do’s” echo through an empty cathedral.

Do you remotely, kinda or even vaguely remember the Full disclosure, being the hypocrite I am, I got married in bride? (Fathers of the brides are excluded from this exercise). October of 2014; however, I did have TVs set up during the That woman could have worn a dress as white as the sands whole event for Bama versus Tennessee. of Destin with flaming shoulder pads. She could have laced a bustier that made it look like she could breastfeed ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also a brontosaurus. She could have sported K.I.S.S. boots with writes a weekly column for the Alexander City Outlook.

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