Lake Martin Living magazine August 2019

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

Students head back to school

Teachers prep early for a successful school year Lacey Howell talks fashion trends Workforce development grows at CACC August 2019

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From the Editor’s Desk

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ack-to-school always evokes bittersweet feelings that signify the end of summer fun but the beginning of new opportunities. Kids are gearing up to meet fresh faces, catch up with the familiar ones and challenge themselves for another year of absorbing knowledge, discovering new skills and passions.

I’m still not quite accustomed to the school schedule here in the South. Where I grew up in Vernon, New Jersey, you didn’t even start thinking about a new backpack and whom you had for homeroom until close to Labor Day; however, we didn’t get out of school until mid-to-late June. I guess that’s the trade off.

Regardless, the traditions are pretty much the same and so is the preparation for both students and teachers. On page 28, we discuss exactly what that prep entails from some local teachers who have been at this for many years. Aside from the typical desk setup, bulletin board decorating and gathering of supplies, teachers are constantly analyzing data, reviewing the past year’s lesson plans and accommodating changes for improvement – and this is usually coursing through their brains all through summer break.

It’s not just the teachers who strive to create a safe, welcoming environment for students but also the superintendents and support staff. I sat down with both Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford and Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle, who clearly have a passion for education and a bright vision for the future. On page 22, read about the intensive steps it takes grow the school systems in a positive direction. From professional development and reading initiatives to capitol projects and careerreadiness, instructional leaders are tasked with the tough job of preparing students’ for their lives both inside and outside the school walls.

After high school graduation, the opportunities for students to earn good wages and receive additional degrees, certificates and careers they may not have thought possible are expanding. Central Alabama Community College hired Dr. Doug Flor last year as its dean of workforce development, and the programs are slated to continue to improve and incorporate new skills. Read more about the exciting changes happening at CACC on page 32.

All of this is made possible with support from our local property taxes.

Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner Eva Middlebrooks explains where funding comes from and how it’s allocated. Turn to page 16 for more information.

Looking back, the first day of school was always exciting. You got to sport your new shoes and haircut, see friends you hadn’t seen all summer and meet teachers that would play large roles in your success. So embrace the bittersweet; get involved in extracurricular activities; participate in class and study hard. I also suggest sitting with someone at lunch that looks like he or she could use a friend. You may not realize it now, but the decisions we make each day constantly shape our experiences in life.

Oh and whatever you do, don’t follow my lead and brush out your curly hair for picture day. It’s not a good look. Just remember it's about the memories, not the embarassing photos that capture them.

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FEATURES 22. SCHOOLS URGE STUDENTS TO DREAM BIG Educators tasked with presenting opportunities for success 28. EARLY PREP IS KEY TO SUCCESS Teachers use data to improve student performance 32. OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN GOOD WAGES CACC expands workforce development programs 35. LAKE MARTIN LIVING ART WALK Annual cover contest now accepting entries for downtown event

IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. BUSINESS MATTERS 14. GARDEN TALK 19. MEDICAL NEWS 20. MONEY MATTERS 36. FROM THE TEE 39. OH SNAP! 44. LAKE REGION EVENTS 54. CULTURE SHOCK

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If Alexander City was a human, she would Muldrow opened by asking the room have the attributes of a strong, resilient to describe the picture perfect postcard of Southern lady who has a lot of potential, a Alexander City. Healso asked what was missing bright future, loves family and entertaining from Alexander City; and the top things and is good looking and confident, according someone should know about the town; and to a room of nearly 40 community members what one word would describe it. who met last month at the Lake Martin “Friendly,” “home,” “welcoming,” “authentic,” Innovation Center. “special,” “quaint” and “surprising” were the top As part of an exercise during a branding representations that rang out, along with a large meeting spearheaded by Main Street focus on the people who make the town great.

Alexander City, the Alexander City Chamber One main concern was raised regarding of Commerce, City of Alexander City and separating Alexander City and branding it Lake Martin Tourism Association, one of the outside of its Lake Martin connection, but requests was to describe the town as a person.

Muldrow said a delicate balance of the two Tripp Muldrow with Muldrow & make up the community.

Associates out of Greenville, South Carolina, “It’s OK to own those things, but you also and graphic designer/art director Shawn want to come back to the center and heart of Branding Vision Terpack have been hired by the four the city,” he said. “Embrace the surrounding Carlisle's was one image partnering organizations to hone in on a attractions. You don’t want someone else to residents suggested captures consistent brand and identity to showcase the the heart of Alexander City. claim them, but remember it would not be town in the best light for visitors, residents Alexander City without those things.” and potential businesses.

Five additional invitation-only roundtables “We need to figure out what ties us all together,” Muldrow from community leaders were held over two days, and the said. “It’s not just a logo, tagline and colors – it’s a narrative that culminating data will produce a brand for Alexander City. reflects how you all feel about Alexander City.” ~ Amy Passaretti

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Clockwise from top: Carlisle's welcomes its patrons back to the establishment; Todd Dobbs was the first customer at the grand re-opening and his daughter Katheryn Hodge (left) is the manager of the eatery; Coowner Larkin Radney preps the fruit for limeades; Half Moon Market features artisans' wares in rustic displays; 10 flavors of ice cream are available from a creamy out of Atlanta; Melissa Carson enjoys a banana split.

fter what felt like an eternity to Alexander City residents and tourists alike, Carlisle’s re-opened its doors following a four-month hiatus. It now once again offers its traditional limeades, chicken and egg and olive sandwiches and milkshakes, along with a more extensive menu, additional seating and an updated look.

The soda fountain has been a mainstay in town since Hoyt Carlisle opened it in 1914. When Daniel and Lisa Champion announced it would be closing this March after their 21-1/2 year ownership, community members worried this favored store would become a distant memory.

Thankfully, building owners Larkin Radney and Kenny Riley rose to the challenge to renovate, update and re-launch Carlisle’s with a quick turn-around.

“We think it’s a great opportunity, and it will also continue a tradition downtown,” Radney said. “We’re extremely excited to be able to do this and look forward to bringing it back in action.”

While the iconic-checkered floor remains in tact, seating has been expanded to accommodate 50, and the small room directly in front of the railroad is available for more semiprivate dining. The Rail Room offers a space for private lunches or simply a unique spot to share a meal with friends.

Whimsical and vibrant paintings of ice cream cones by local artist Annie Bartol adorn the walls.

With new equipment, an ADA-compliant bathroom, renovations and decorations, Carlisle’s is equipped with a menu of its staple items with a modern twist. New recipes

BUSINESS MATTERS were created for the chicken, tuna and egg and olive salads, and Radney and Riley included steamed sandwiches and paninis to the mix.

Kathryn Hodge, the new manager of the soda fountain, has an extensive background in food and restaurant management and is eager to bring the nostalgic atmosphere back to the community.

“This is Carlisle’s. I’m excited about keeping the fan favorites and adding some new things. We’ve kept the spirit and the heart of it. I think it will do very well,” she said.

Along with the classic milkshakes, Carlisle’s is offering 10 flavors of ice cream outsourced from an exclusive creamery in Atlanta that only sells to local parlors and ice cream shops – not chains or grocery stores.

The shop space side is filled with local artisans’ wares, furniture, gift items, children’s clothing and more. Robin

Holcombe and Vicki Herring, who previously owed Madison House Restoration, opened Half Moon Market & Interiors in this location. The duo stenciled the walls, hung birdcage chandeliers and re-decorated the space with rustic displays for pottery, paintings, jewelry, knives and more.

“We’re trying to bring in as many local people as we can to help launch and promote their business as well, as it’s good for all of us,” Herring said.

Main Street Alexander City executive director Stacey Jeffcoat said Carlisle’s appeal is broad enough to attract tourists, as well as local residents.

Carlisle’s and Half Moon will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ith a normal amount of rainfall this year, it is hard to imagine that summer Alabama weather will likely begin to get back to normal – hot and dry. The month of August is typically the second driest month on record, after October. This change can have a direct effect on lawns and gardens. Most plants had been spoiled with the abundance of water and not had to deal with the dry weather and heat stress until now. The change in weather

patterns means they may get thirsty. The only chance for survival may be through supplemental irrigation.

VEGETABLES Water is essential for a top-notch garden. Vegetables are made up of 80 to 95 percent water and because they contain so much water, their yield and quality suffer rapidly when subjected to a drought. Thus, for good yields and high quality, water is essential to the production of most vegetables. If water shortages occur early in the crops’ development, maturity may be delayed and yields reduced. If a moisture shortage occurs late in the growing season, quality is often reduced, even though total yields may not be affected.

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can damage yields. Irrigation is likely to increase the size and weight of individual fruit and to prevent defects – such as toughness, strong flavor, poor tip-fill and pod-fill, cracking, blossom-end rot and misshapen fruit. On the other hand, too much moisture can have adverse affects on the plant incluidng slow plant growth, yellowing of the leaves, fungal diseases, smaller fruit and rotting of fruit.

Most homeowners don’t irrigate their vegetable gardens but often wait too long to begin irrigation, assuming it may rain the next day. This often results in severe stress. Drought and heat stress can begin in as little as three days after a 1-inch rain or irrigation; thus, frequent watering is necessary to maximize yields.

Up to 1-1/2 inches of water is needed each week during hot periods to maintain vegetable plants. During long dry periods, soak the garden thoroughly once a week; don’t just sprinkle daily. Light, frequent irrigation helps only during seed germination. Overhead irrigation, especially late in the afternoon, is likely to spread certain diseases. If using overhead irrigation, do it earlier in the Stress Test

Only apply water when the lawn starts to show signs of drought test from lack of moisture.

Homeowners could use the footstep or screwdriver tests to determine if water is needed.

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day so plants can dry before night. Lastly, remember to always place mulch around vegetable plants, as it will help hold the moisture in the soil and keep the plants cooler.

HOME LAWNS Lawns are a major investment, and turfgrasses, like all plants, require water for growth and survival. There is an even bigger investment to replace them. This means there is a time to drag out the hoses and irrigation sprinklers. In my opinion, a higher water bill each month is much better in the long run versus the headache and expense of having to replace the lawn.

The most efficient way to irrigate or water a lawn is to apply water only when the lawn starts to show signs of drought stress from the lack of moisture. There are several ways to help determine when the time has come.

The visual condition of the turfgrass blades can be used to evaluate drought stress. The first sign of drought stress is the color of the turfgrass, as it turns from green to a bluish-gray to even a white cast. Turfgrass blades respond to drought stress by folding, rolling and/or wilting. Centipedegrass lawns, in particular, are not drought tolerant and can be the first to show signs of suffering.

Another indication is the footprints on the turfgrass.

Walk across the lawn late in the afternoon and look back. If the steps have left any footprints, the lawn may need watering. When feet compress the leaf blades of the turfgrass, the low water levels in the plant tissues prevent the leaf blades from recovering or springing back up after being pushed down. If the footprints remain for an extended period of time, water the lawn to prevent the turfgrass from turning brown and becoming dormant.

Another means of evaluating drought stress on a lawn is the screwdriver test. To do this, push a screwdriver down through the stressed lawn patches and into the soil. If the soil is very dry, it will be difficult to push the screwdriver down into the ground. Use this test to confirm the results of the other visual indicators above to help determine when a lawn should be watered.

If a lawn exhibits the visual symptoms of drought stress, apply about 1/2 to 1 inch of water, which will moisten the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, depending on the soil type and degree of soil compaction. Then, after watering, use the screwdriver test to determine the depth of water penetration. This will prove valuable for the future in determining how much water should be applied.

Unless the lawn has received a significant amount of rain lately, as a general rule, apply about 1 inch of water per week. Increase the amount to 1-1/2 inches during severe dry periods. And it is also best to divide the irrigation time into two 1/2-inch applications per week.

When watering, avoid applying water to the point of runoff. Allow the water to soak into the lawn and soil.

If needed, apply less water and allow it to soak in before continuing with the watering process.

Once the lawn has been watered, do not water again until similar drought stress symptoms are observed.

Irrigating every day is not recommended. Never water a lawn every day, except during the establishment phase or renovation. Frequent watering only encourages shallow rooting of the turfgrass plants, making the lawn less drought-tolerant.

Automated irrigation systems and timers are convenient but can have flaws. Make sure the system is working properly and is applying the correct amount of water of 1 inch per week. Irrigation systems should be set or manually turned on twice per week in the early morning hours to meet this need; however, if significant rainfall has been received for the week, turn off those automated timed irrigation systems, so water is not wasted.

The best time of the day to irrigate or water is early in the morning because it minimizes the potential for water loss through evaporation. In addition, watering in the morning will not create the environmental conditions that promote the occurrence of diseases.

For additional help with home and garden information, contact the local county Extension office or visit aces.edu. ~ Shane Harris is the Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator for the Alabama Cooperative Extension.

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Dr. Cargill grew up in the Bahamas and came to the States to attend college at Tuskegee University, where he fell in love with Alabama. He earned a master’s degree in analytical chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology and his Doctor of Medicine from the Susan Foy University of the West Indies. He has spent the most recent years completing residency and fellowship programs at State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn.

As a pulmonologist, Dr. Cargill treats a broad spectrum of diseases and conditions affecting the chest, lungs and bronchial tubes including COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, chronic cough, shortness of breath, sleep apnea and complicated chest infections – such as pneumonia and emphysema.

Dr. Cargill and wife, Christie, are the proud parents of daughters Christina and Christin. We can all breathe easier knowing Dr. Cargill is available five days per week at the Pulmonary Clinic at Russell Medical, and he said he is eager to take care of patients’ pulmonary needs. For appointments, please call 256-215-7474.

In other news, cancer survivors throughout the Lake Martin area were treated to a delightful and motivational evening featuring Auburn University’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the recent cancer survivors’ dinner hosted

by UAB Medicine – Russell Medical Cancer Center. Pearl is the co-founder of AUTLIVE, a foundation established to focus on the needs of cancer patients. He and his wife, Brandi, started AUTLIVE at Auburn in 2015 and modeled it after a similar program they had established while at the University of Tennessee. AUTLIVE currently works with nine community cancer centers to provide money to help patients and their families with miscellaneous needs, including transportation, prescriptions, prosthetics, etc.

We are extremely grateful for the commitment the Pearls have made to improve the cancer journey for patients as they fight throughout their treatments. When it comes to fighting cancer, we are all on the same team. ~ Susan Foy is the marketing director for Russell Medical.

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I have always enjoyed studying, These resources were reallocated to other reading and listening to his and his means, which helped grow and shape the Berkshire partner Charlie Munger’s views productivity of our country. Buffett’s point and practices on investing. This year, I had was this will continue to happen. It should the opportunity to go with a couple friends be welcomed, not resisted. Investing, our to the annual meeting in Omaha. I went society and businesses all evolve through not just for the experience but also to be this disruption. We should be aware of this, reminded in person of the timeless advice accepting of it, allowing us to be better they both offer. My goal was to recap a positioned for the future. couple key points to be more cognizant in The next takeaway from the meeting the way I invest and also help my clients. focused on managing expectations. As Buffet explained that we live in a advisors, our role is to help manage disruptive world where we become more and human behavior. Buffett and Munger have Lee Williams more productive, displacing industries and always done a great job exploring this in reallocating resources more efficiently. He their annual letters. Through reading and used a farm analogy in this lesson and spoke about the studying them, I have always respected how honest they very high percentage of working farmers in the 1800s. are with their assessments of their company and future Back then, if someone said in 100 years farming would performance. become much more efficient, disrupting the number of Each year, they downplay future expectations jobs in this industry significantly, compared to the past and get their shareholders more our society probably would focused on how wonderful the business of Berkshire is have been nervous. Very today. They do this for many reasons, and honesty and few would have integrity are at the center of it. They also present their thought this thoughts in a way that secures partners, as they call disruption their shareholders, with whom they want to associate. would lead As this relates to an advisor-client connection, it boils to the down to the same principles. Managing expectations on the front end of a relationship and continuing to do so along the way with honesty and integrity will help to find the clients that are in sync with the advisor.

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Schools urge students to dream big Educators tasked with presenting opportunities for success STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS BY AUDRA SPEARS & GABRIELLE JANSEN

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allapoosa County Schools and Alexander City Schools share a mission to evaluate the needs of their students and keep them at the forefront of every decision made. Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle and Alexander City Superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford are passionate about preparing local children to not just get good grades but also to succeed outside the walls of the schools.

“Every kid has their own pathway to success,” said Lankford. “We are charged with maximizing their potential and opening their minds to discovery, not just putting them on a pathway chosen by us. College, career and life-ready are our goals at Alexander City Schools.”

Windle said administrators and teachers should treat students as gifts and strive to create a school system worthy of the children they serve.

“We need to prepare them to become better people, responsible citizens and for success in life after graduation,” he said.

The two school systems are poised in different positions on how to approach this goal, but both intend to imrpove reading skills, relate subject matter to real life and propose capitol projects that would provide more technologically driven, more acceptable facilities in which the students can learn.

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students to be better equipped to absorb their studies.

“We’re doing a good job, but we need to be great,” he said.

“We want to increase literacy in grades K through 12 by 10 percent, without any slide. We want to increase math skills, and we want to decrease discipline by 10 percent.”

One of the main objectives to accomplish this goal is reinstating the Alabama Reading Initiative in all elementary schools, which both school systems are working on. By refocusing the way students learn how to read, Lankford said, he feels it could decrease the literacy gap.

Last month, educators in Alexander City went through a training program to implement the ARI program where they gained knowledge in the mornings and applied those techniques hands-on with summer reading students in the afternoons.

Lankford also is working with the housing authority to implement a satellite pre-K classroom closer to the students who need it but may not have transportation. Jim Pearson now has five pre-K classrooms, and Lankford said he could see that growing into eight in the near future.

“We want to change the way we’re doing things. If it’s not working, let’s figure out why and implement a plan to change it,” said Lankford.

He added that some students graduating from Benjamin Russell High School are struggling to find employment or even join the Army due to low performance on required admission exams and lack of quality credentials. By implementing a more data-driven focus on interm standardized assessments, 24 Lake Martin Living

such as Scantron achievement testing, he hopes teachers and instructional leaders will compare their results to the state and nation to provide acceptable intervention strategies throughout the course of the year.

“We realized only 30 to 33 percent of our students were going on to college, so what about the other 70 percent?” said Windle.

A strong push has been made toward the improvement of the Edward Bell Technical Center, which teaches technical programs and labor skills to fulfill preparedness for careers outside of school.

“We want to expand the capability of the Edward Bell Center, and in January we are adding a cosmetology program to the six programs we already offer. The second expansion will follow in 2021 when we hope to incorporate computer science to our curriculum,” said Windle.

Lankford also plans to launch a career builder program to bridge the gap between students and life outside school walls by beginning to expose kids to possible job opportunities at the pre-K level and up.

“We want to bring in someone that can relate these subjects to a real life job. The program will culminate in the second semester of each grade with an interactive learning day where kids will visit certain careers and businesses to learn what would be expected of them,” said Lankford. “You can’t dream to become something if you don’t know what that something is.”

A forward-thinking approach is a necessity for leaders in the school systems, as technology and employment needs are ever changing.

“We need to figure out what’s going to be developed in 10 years. We have to think about what jobs these kids in kindergarten are going to need when they graduate,” said Lankford.

This upcoming year, Alexander City Schools will host Professional Learning Communities; teachers instructing other teachers on a subject of interest to them or in which they excel.

“We hope we can grow and foster these instructors, which increases a level of teaching,” said Lankford.

About 16 to 18 classes will be taught for one-and-a-half hours for four days during the first semester and another four during the second semester. Those teaching a class will receive a stipend, and those attending will receive two flex days.

Both school systems have a proposed extensive capitol project strategy in the works as well. The 1-cent sales tax implemented years ago has improved the school’s financial situations, and the superintendents hope the county commission will vote to continue this 1-cent sales tax long term to support necessary construction.

“We have approximately $30 million in projects we want to start simultaneously and another $7 million to pay for out of our local money all over the next three years. This could be the largest construction project in the history of Tallapoosa County Schools,” said Windle.

The wish list includes a new stand-alone auditorium and performing arts center at Horseshoe Bend School; a new gym fieldhouse and weight room at Dadeville High School; renovations at Dadeville Elementary; and a new elementary school in Reeltown.

Student “Over the next 20 months, our major Development focus would be facilities renovations and Right: Joe new construction to create more equal Windle campuses,” said Windle. congratulates Lankford’s major projects include Horseshoe Bend a proposed brand new high school in graduates; Alexander City and additions to Jim Below: Dr. Keith Lankford Pearson Elementary School. The high looks over school would cost under $40 million, elementary which for its size and proposed amenities student Molly is a good deal, he said.

Moncrief's “We’re asking teachers and instructors work. to be involved in how things should be designed and set up. We want their input so we get it right the first time,” said Lankford.

The plan at Jim Pearson is to add on a library, STEM classrooms, more general classrooms and tie the buildings together.

A renovated front entrance would resemble the proposed design of the high school.

“Rather than doing things as an afterthought, we are making an attempt to listen, think ahead and create opportunities,” said Lankford. “If we grow our students, we grow our schools, we grow our town.”

Windle said the current 1-cent sales tax generated at least $1.5 million each year for 44 months, which has benefited three school systems, including Tallassee.

“It was really a life saver, and we’re at the point that we need a long-term commitment to embark on our future journey,” said Windle.

The partnership between the cities, county and communities helps strengthen the allaround education and growth of its residents.

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Early prep is key to a successful school year Teache rs us e data to im prove st ud ent pe rfo rm an ce

STORY BY LONNA UPTON PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & AMY PASSARETTI

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hen the last bell rings at the end of a school year, summer begins for students and their parents.

The cool waters of Lake Martin and vacations at the beach, popsicles and movies, friends and summer jobs beckon students to enjoy freedom from classes and books; however, for teachers, fun in the sun often doesn’t start until preparation for the next school year begins.

Many teachers have a process to enjoy the off-season yet still

be organized for the return of students. Candice Johnson, fifthgrade language arts teacher at Horseshoe Bend Elementary, has three steps she has identified as essential for a smooth transition from one school year into the next. The first step begins with data analysis at the end of the previous year.

Many school systems provide professional development on a variety of topics to challenge and inspire teachers for the next school year. This allows time for them to consider the

results of the current year while the statistical information on benchmark testing is fresh on their minds.

“The end of the year, May and June, is about professional development and the data – understanding and interpreting it.

We always want to see what went right and what might need to change a bit so the students understand it better,” said Johnson, who has 18 years of experience.

Dadeville Elementary teacher Leslie Loftin, a 14-year

veteran teacher who teaches sixth-grade math, attended a fourday workshop over the summer with other math teachers in the Tallapoosa County Schools. The objective was to vertically align their lessons to prepare students to neatly carry lessons into the

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BRHS English teacher Laura Burroughs looks over her schedule to evaluate what needs improving.

following grades. In turn, this allows teachers to become more familiar with the state standards that are required of the grade levels above and below the ones they teach.

At the beginning of the summer, Dadeville High School geometry teacher Deanna Jennings attended a workshop in Auburn with math teachers from across the state to share ideas and to network. And, the last week of May, language arts teachers in Tallapoosa County also met for a workshop with the reading coaches to coordinate lesson plans for consistent merit across grade levels.

After analyzing data and coordinating plans for a cohesive mission, the second step for teachers, according to Johnson’s three-part plan is classroom organization. Schools require teachers to pack up and empty their classrooms of all furniture and supplies before they leave for the summer, so maintenance, floor waxing and cleaning can be done.

Most teachers want their rooms re-assembled before the first day back for teachers, but moving everything back in and putting it in place can be quite a chore.

“Since we have faculty and county meetings, plus department meetings the week we report, it’s easier to have the room all ready for orientation before we come back. That includes reorganizing closets and cabinets and moving the furniture around and back into place. My husband usually comes in to help me with the heavy lifting,” Loftin said.

Teachers at all levels work Analyze and Prep to keep their classrooms fresh Right: Fifth-grade and exciting each year. Bulletin Horseshoe Bend boards are re-done, new charts teacher Candice are often needed to replace old Johnson creates a new ones and, of course, orientation bulletin board each for children and parents means year; Deanna Jennings creating welcoming classroom from DHS browses a geometry book. environments that invite curiosity

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and a hunger for knowledge.

“I worked seven years as a teacher’s aide, and I have taught for 14 years, so I don’t want to become complacent. I always change my room around to make a different environment for myself and for my students,” Jennings said.

Alexander City Schools 2018-19 Teacher of the Year Laura Burroughs also asks her husband to assist with the move-in a few weeks before the school year begins.

“I re-decorated my room last year, so he just helps me get things back into place and hang everything back on the walls.

A majority of my pre-planning time is spent finalizing lesson plans for the first couple of weeks of school. We will meet as a department to identify areas of improvement,” said Burroughs, who teaches ninth and 10th grade English.

Johnson’s third step to prepare for the school year – using data to plan – becomes the main focus for teachers after their rooms are ready to go. Lesson planning can be an individual exercise, system wide, department wide or all of the above.

Level of experience is reflected in whether teachers have a calm approach to the coming year. Denise Shivers, an Alexander City Middle School seventh grade math and prealgebra teacher who has 12 years of experience, said she still gets excited about the first day of school, but she is not nervous any more. In general, teachers prepare ahead of time to reduce the stress of the first few days.

“I started a reflection journal a few years ago to help me plan for the next year. At the end of every day, I take five or 10 minutes to write about what worked in a lesson, what didn’t work and what would make it better. I take a day or two each week all summer to watch videos about how to teach a new concept, to gather new ideas, and I read over that journal and begin planning for the next year,” said Shivers, Alexander City Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Jennings believes it is important for teachers to model what they want from their students – to be prepared and to think ahead.

“I heard a teacher say one time that we all have to avoid teaching 25 years but having only one year of experience. In other words, we shouldn’t do the same thing year after year,” said Jennings.

Some teachers are in and out of the buildings all summer, often as coaches or sponsors. Jennings begins work as the cheer sponsor at Dadeville High School right after July 4. Johnson is at Horseshoe Bend throughout June participating with summer arts camp, and she is the assistant volleyball coach for grades seven to 12, which means she hosts practices all summer.

The summer can be short for teachers, and the beginning of the year can be stressful; however, those teachers who know the ropes are ready to go with enthusiastic students and innovative ideas on day one, realizing that the best laid plans can go astray.

“After 20 years, I am a little less anxious. I can relax now, prepare for unexpected events, but I know that anything can happen. One of the best things a teacher can be is flexible,” Burroughs said.

That flexibility, along with a tremendous knowledge of their subjects and a dose of creativity, ensures a successful year of thinking, writing, investigating, reading and learning for students. The teachers, who spend many summer days planning and preparing, understand they are simply working toward making the upcoming year even better than the last.

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Good Wages Ahead CACC expands workforce development programs

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTO BY DOUG FLOR

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r. Doug Flor has a passion for skilled labor and a desire for residents to earn good, livable wages.

The Central Alabama Community College Dean of Workforce Development officially started in his position October 2018, and previous to Flor’s arrival, there was only one dean at CACC who was over both the academics and career technical programs. With the addition of a new dean to cover Career Technical Education, Flor said, he can focus his time on growing the technical programs, analyzing the needs of the industries and increasing the number of students earning degrees or certificates.

“About 30 to 50 percent of students graduating from high school don’t go on to college. That is my in-road, and I hope to get at least half of that population to even think about a career in the technical workforce,” he said.

With his vision and a three- to five-year strategic plan, Flor hopes to collaborate with ministerial associations, chambers of commerce, industry leaders and local community and civic organizations to generate more opportunities for the underemployed or unemployed to receive educations resulting in quality careers.

“Typically our students at CACC are already making $16 to $20 an hour working locally in their areas of study while they’re still in school,” said Flor. “And 95 percent of them will find a job before they even graduate.”

As a result of scholarships, federal grants, dual enrollment and the Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act, there is no reason a person cannot attend community college regardless of economic and current employment status, he said.

If an individual earns $26,000 or less, there is an opportunity to earn Pell grant money from the federal government. Even if someone were to take out a loan to cover the costs, Flor said, the price per credit hour is significantly lower than an average four-year university.

A Path to Good Jobs “Most people The welding program that graduate from is one of many college with $100,000 offered at CACC and an intern welder in student loans only end up earning on can make up to $20 average $30,000,” he per hour.

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said. “Here, you’re paying less up front and earning at least double the average livable wage for a single person.

That’s at least two to three times the minimum wage.”

While this may be surprising to some, local jobs are abundant in the area and also within a commutable-drive said Flor.

“Employers around here are scrambling. There are plenty of local jobs available and commuting is also an option, especially when you’re driving for a high-paying job,” he said.

To help meet the needs of local industries, CACC is working on expanding its offerings. CACC has designed a new marine technology program. The curriculum is finished, and it’s in the process of being sent to the state for review. If it’s approved, the program could launch by fall of 2020.

“There is a strong need for these positions.

Industry analysis says we need 54 marine techs within the next year, and they have a starting salary of close to $40,000,” said Flor.

The welding program may also get an upgrade with the latest technology of virtual welding, if the school’s grant gets funded. The idea is that it builds muscle memory before working on real materials. The price of steel has tripled, so it will cut down on costs, said Flor.

“We teach them to understand the skill; and then, move on to actual welding. It’s a great way to train,” he said.

In the robotics field, two new robots are being purchased to complement the three that are already available. There are at least 40 robotics positions that

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currently need to be filled, said Flor.

More growth and upgrades could be coming in the near future, since the government approved the Perkins V Act last year, which will provide new opportunities to improve Career Technical Education nationwide and enable more flexibility for states to meet the needs of their students, employers and teachers.

“This could be a total game changer with an emphasis on putting more money toward CTE from the government,” said Flor.

Beginning last month, each region in Alabama hosted meetings for educators to attend that would assess the needs of their areas. The public will then be invited to an open meeting in the coming weeks. Each region will submit a proposal by Jan. 31, 2020, and the state will submit the plan to the federal government.

“This is a major initiative in Gov. Ivey’s office to rethink CTE,” said Flor.

CACC has interests in regions 2, 5 and 6, and local Alexander City residents should attend the region 5 public meeting on Aug. 15 at Trenholm State Community College from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Labor Skills A second meeting Lachristian Pennyamo practices on will take place Oct. a manual machining lathe in the 10 at the same time machine shop at CACC. and location.

Additional programs under Flor’s workforce development program include adult education, noncredit programs and the truck-driving program.

Lake Mart in Living Art Walk Annual cover contest now accepting entries for downtown event

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ake Martin Living magazine has hosted its annual art and photography contest for three decades, and this year the event is growing to incorporate more businesses, more art and more all-day fun.

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., will host the inaugural juried Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest Art Walk in downtown Alexander City on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Presenting sponsor Main Street Alexander City will award $1,000 in prizes at the awards reception at the close of the art walk.

This one-day event will feature submitted artwork on display on Main Street and inside Ocie & Belle’s, Fermenter’s Market on the Green, Lake Martin Pizza Co., Coffee Corner and Emporium Wine. Visitors are encouraged to peruse all the art scattered throughout downtown while live music plays on Broad, Alabama and Main streets. Special thanks to Alexander City Board of Education for display assistance.

Downtown will come alive as merchants host sales and People’s Choice voting for the art walk, and downtown bars will host wine, beer and bourbon tastings.

Ballot boxes for People’s Choice votes will be located inside select merchant locations, including Cloud Nine, Makers Market, Half Moon Market & Interiors/Carlisle’s, Downtown Girl, Merle Norman Cosmetics Store and Frohsin’s Clothier. For a donation to a selected nonprofit beneficiary, visitors at the art walk could vote for their favorite pieces.

Voting will end at 4:30 p.m. The People’s Choice

Local Subject Matter donations will benefit the Mimi Gresham Amerson's Alexander City Theatre painting of The Goats II effort to establish a of Lake Martin won last downtown performing year's People Choice arts center. award.

The awards reception will be held at the United Way conference room at 5 p.m. and will be open to the public. First, second and third place awards will be presented in both the art and photography categories, and the People’s Choice winner will be announced. First place in each category will win $200; second place winners will receive $150; third place winners will receive $100; and the People’s Choice award for $100 also will be presented.

Downtown merchants will provide complementary hors d’ oeuvres at the reception, and Emporium Wine will serve complementary wine.

Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to submit artwork to the TPI office, 548 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City. Entry fees are $15 per entry, with a maximum of five entries per person. The artist’s name and contact information must be clearly marked on the back of the piece, and each submission must be ready to hang or must be submitted with an easel for display.

In addition, the contest’s history and growth will be showcased in an upcoming video that will be produced by TPI Digital. Visit lakemagazine. life/lakemartinliving or visit Lake Martin Living’s Facebook page for more information. For questions, contact Amy Passaretti or Betsy Iler at editor@lakemartinmagazine.com or 256-234-4281.

CACC golf roster young but eager and full of promise

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ast month, I was in Tuscaloosa, Moncus to play a leading role this year Alabama, recruiting at the for Trojan Golf. He’s really come a long Alabama State Junior Golf way, and the sky is the limit for this young Championship at Indian Hills man.

Country Club. I was thankful for a week of cooler weather.

Andrew Friend: Friend is from Thoughts of college football, carved Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has high pumpkins, brightly glowing golden leaves aspirations for a big year. He is the on trees, kids waiting for the school bus grandson of World Series champion and the start of college golf season are all pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates Bob running through my mind. That’s when it Friend and the son of former PGA Tour hit me that summer was indeed on the eve player Bob Friend Jr. Friend also had a of ending. few nice finishes this past summer in As most readers remember, our CACC tournament play.

Trojan Golf Team won the NJCAA National Championship this past year.

Jack Goldasich: Goldasich is from We did so with four sophomores and one Birmingham and will be a red-shirt Dave Jennings freshman in the final top 5 of our roster, freshman. We may only have him for one and all of these boys were from the state year, as he should have enough college of Alabama. I should add that we are credits to move on to the university planning a championship ring ceremony right before level. He was a tremendous junior golfer, but after or during halftime at Benjamin Russell High School’s he had completed his high school senior year, he first home football game on Aug. 30 to celebrate. was suffering from burnout. Goldasich entered the This year, my roster is completely lopsided, and University of Alabama but soon realized how much we only have two returning golfers and seven fresh he missed golf. Last spring, he asked me if he could faces to coach. Normally, I will have four or five join the CACC Golf Team, and, as he had previously new golfers, but this year will be different. This been a highly recruited player of mine as a junior being said and Trojan Golf being young, some player, I was happy to invite him aboard. This people may be counting us out when it comes to the summer, Goldasich won the Alabama State Amateur spring championship date, but I’m not. The Championship at Turtle Point Country quality of players joining this year is Club, beating the best amateur tremendous, and if they listen and golfers in the state. When I say work hard – as I expect them to Goldasich is long, that is a high – we could possibly be back-tounderstatement. He hits the golf back champions. I am proud to ball 20 to 30 yards farther than introduce our upcoming CACC his brother Sam, who was the Trojan Golf Team: longest ball striker I had ever had on the golf team.

Dylan Moncus: Moncus is an Alexander City native and Davis Brown: Brown is a played in our fifth position much freshman from Birmingham who of last year. Moncus is a tremendous was a multi-sport athlete and only student who has earned Dean’s List three years ago began to lean more honors. He also has had some fine toward golf as his sport of choice. showings in this past summer’s tournaments, He is a very fit player who will develop into a where he shot a few rounds under par. Look for tremendous golfer at CACC.

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Tanner Guthrie: Guthrie is a freshman from Auburn High School. Many golfers in the area know his father, Joe, who owns the Guthrie’s restaurant chain. Joe was a fine player in his own right.

Guthrie has grown quite a bit in these past two years and now stands around 6 feet 2 inches tall. His frame fits him well, and he moves the ball a long way. This young man is an athlete and will also become a fine player at CACC. Genki Sadato: Sadato was born in Tampa, Florida, and was raised and educated in Hiroshima, Japan. He began playing golf at a very young age. I met his father, Eiji, in Japan last year while I coached Team USA in the Toyota Junior World Cup. Eiji was the creator of the Junior World Cup and is presently the tournament director.

Many NCAA Division-1 teams recruited Sadato for his tremendous junior golf career in Japan and the U.S., but he and his parents felt that CACC would be a better start for college as his English needs some improvement. Sadato graduated from high school last December and has spent February through the end of July at a language school in Tampa to advance his English. He’ll do just fine at CACC, and we will prepare him well for the next level.

Ken Goforth: Goforth is also from Birmingham and has played a great deal of high-level junior golf over the years. He had a few impressive wins in his senior year of high school, including the Blue-Gray Classic in Montgomery. This young man hits a lot of shots and is so focused on his golf game and education. My biggest challenge will be to get him to take small breaks where he can take a breath every now and again.

Jarod Edwards: Edwards resides in McDonough, Georgia, and was referred to me from quite a few people from that area who I trust. I knew I wanted him on the team after his round of golf at Willow Point Country Club with a couple of last year’s players. Edwards knows how to play the game, and rarely do I get a recruit in on a visit that fires a 69. He won the Georgia High School Golf Championship individually and helped his team at Ola High School win its first state championship.

Watch out for big things from this player.

New Year, New Opportunity to Win

Previous page: The 2018-19 CACC Golf Team will be presented with championship rings at the first home BRHS football game; Above: Last year's champions set a standard for a new roster of players.

Keith Watkins: I visited an old friend of mine from Georgia last year, and we went out to Georgia National Golf Club to play golf. Two of his friends from McDonough joined us. It turned out to be my friend’s future business partner and his senior high school son. Initially, I didn’t think anything about the arrangement, Watkins was 2-under par and missed some opportunities to go lower. I asked him what his plans were for college golf and to my amazement he had none. I invited Watkins and his father, Joe, to visit CACC, and they both fell in love with the area and the college. It was a no-brainer on my part to invite Watkins to join us. This young man is a sleeper and not many people know about him. I have high hopes that he proves me right and becomes an excellent college golfer.

These boys moved into their apartments earlier this month and started off by playing in the Montgomery County Club Invitational. We crank up the fall tournament schedule Sept. 9 and 10 in Jasper, Alabama, at Musgrove Country Club. I will be adding a complete tournament schedule for the year in next month’s Lake Martin Living, so stay tuned. Follow CACC golf tournament results on Golfstat.com. Normally, daily results are reported immediately after each round of golf. We so appreciate you for your interest and care of Trojan Golf.

Go Trojans! ~ Dave Jennings is the men’s golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.

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Event Description Lake Martin Living magazine will host a juried art walk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the arts and entertainment district of Alexander City, with an awards reception at 5 p.m. at Lake Martin Area United Way with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Event will include periodic outdoor music.

Art will be on display on Main Street. Other exhibit locations will include Ocie & Belle’s, Lake Martin Pizza Co., Emporium Wine, Fermenter’s Market on the Green and Coffee Corner.

Attendees can place a People’s Choice Award vote inside the following retail stores for a small donation to the ACT II building fund: Cloud Nine, Makers Market, Half Moon Market & Interiors/ Carlisle’s, Downtown Girl, Merle Norman and Froshin’s Clothier.

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Limit five entries per person.

Entry deadline is Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Artwork must delivered to the TPI office, 548 Cherokee Road.

Each entry must be clearly labeled on the back with artist’s name and contact information.

Submission must be ready to hang or provide an easel.

Pick up submissions between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. from United Way or pick up at TPI, between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18.

Each submitting artist will be featured inside the October issue of Lake Martin Living magazine, and one of the first place award pieces will be featured on the cover.

Winners will be recognized in The Alexander City Outlook and The Wetumpka Herald as well.

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July 18, 2019 Willow Point Country Club 1. Claudia Issiac, Laurie Sturdivant and Debbie Henley 2. Kathy Kirkland and Shireen and Billy Coleman 3. Carle Kent and Robert Gunn 4. Ann Gordon, Leslie Samford, Trina Faulkner, Gina Murray, Susan Remillard, Elaine Stead and Jolene Clark 5. Cole Runyan and Colby Cheaney 6. Mark Denney, Shannon McNatt and Cynthia Denney

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ACT II to hold auditions for traditional Christmas production

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lexander City Theatre II will hold open auditions for A Christmas Carol Sept.

12, 14 and 15. The John Jakes version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale will be performed at Benjamin Russell High School in early December. Auditions will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12; from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14; and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. All auditions will take place at the ACT II center at 216 Tallapoosa St., across state Route 22 from Strand Park in Alexander City.

The play calls for a cast of 23 to 30 players, including several children and 11 men. Patti Smith, who directed Our Town at The Arbor for ACT II in 2017, will direct this beloved holiday story of the transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge into a generous and loving man filled with the Christmas spirit. The show will be produced with period costumes.

The Jakes version of the tale features original author Charles Dickens on one of the two five-month reading tours he took through the United States in the mid-1800s. On these tours, Dickens read some of his popular books. Renowned as an amazing actor, Dickens’ readings were epic performances, and he had to be sneaked into and out of theaters to avoid being mobbed by his audiences.

The ACT II production will open with Dickens at one of his reading performances. As he relates Mr. Scrooge’s tale, actors and scenery will emerge on stage.

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His narrative will transition into the scenes from which he reads, blending from one scene into the next.

“The timing of the vignettes will be very important in this play because furniture and actors will need to appear, seemingly out of nowhere; and then, disappear as another scene begins,” explained Smith.

Rehearsals will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with breaks for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

ACT II is Alexander City’s nonprofit volunteer community theater company. This production is made possible in part with the support of the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call Smith at 256-750-7153.

Aug. 15

Cloud Nine 20th Anniversary Celebration

Downtown Alexander City boutique Cloud Nine, 26 Main St., will host a 20th anniversary celebration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be live music, refreshments and door prizes.

Aug. 15

AACA General Meeting

The Artists Association of Central Alabama general meeting will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus. It is open to anyone wanting more information or to learn about the organization. Contact June Dean at 334-373-3324 or email AACAartclub@gmail.com for details.

Aug. 16

Painting with Your Palette Knife: Landscape in Oils

The final one-day workshop in the Tallapoosa School of Art summer series features palette knife techniques for the beginner with artist Alisa Koch. Tuition is $150 and includes supplies, lunch, tea, coffee, bottled water and snacks. For registration or more information, email dorothylittleton@gmail.com.

Aug. 17

Youth Volleyball Camp

Horseshoe Bend’s volleyball team will host its third annual Lil Spiker Camp from 8 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to students in third through seventh grades.

The cost is $30 per camper.

Aug. 18

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

Country band Dale Watson and His Lone Stars will take the outdoor stage at Standard Deluxe at 7 p.m. The event will be BYOB, but please no glass. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the live music from the lawn in Waverly. The FeedShak will open for BBQ dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children ages 14 and under will be admitted for free.

Aug. 23

An Evening with The Band of Heathens

Standard Deluxe will host The Band of Heathens at its outdoor stage. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and Chef Brian Cosby will serve up supper in the FeedShak at 6 p.m. This event will be BYOB, but please

no glass. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the gate. Kids 14 years old and younger will be admitted free.

Aug. 24

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Symposium

Horseshoe Bend will host its annual symposium at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center (Pebble Hill) for the Arts and Humanities from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s symposium will commemorate the bicentennial with presentations on Alabama’s earliest historians and their insight into Creek Indian history, the Creek War and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Pebble Hill is located at 101 S. Debardeleben St., Auburn. For information, call the park at 256-234-7111 or visit nps.gov/hobe.

Aug. 24

Tykes in Trucks

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will host dozens of vehicles ranging from police, ambulance, fire truck, dump truck, bulldozer, tractors and so much more in downtown Alexander City from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will also be a bouncy house, Kona Ice, face painting, petting zoo, cotton candy – and the best part is that everything is free. Contact the chamber for more information at 256-234-3461.

Sept. 1

Labor Day Concert at The AMP

Close out the summer concert series at the Lake Martin Amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The AMP is located at 8878 Kowaliga Rd. The Bank Walkers and Auburn’s Willie and the G Strings will open for headliner Corey Smith. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets will be $20. For information or tickets, call 256-397-1019 or visit theamponlakemartin.com.

Sept. 6

Joint Recital: Chris Cooley and Diana Thompson

Sardis United Methodist Church and Lake Pointe Baptist Church will present a free recital featuring international pianist Chris Cooley and opera soprano Diana Thompson. The duo will perform at Lake Pointe Baptist Church, 8352 state Route 50 in Dadeville at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken up, and there will be a reception to follow with light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the musicians. For more information,

contact Connie King at 334-744-1024 or Pasty Cooley at 813-453-5642.

Sept. 9

Horizons Unlimited: Dolores Hydock

Dolores Hydock presents her onewoman show Through the Back Door: The Music that Bridged the Bayou and brings to life a wide range of characters from history. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Sept. 16

Horizons Unlimited: Chris Goodman

As the hydro manager for Alabama Power, Chris Goodman is responsible for hydro-generation dams and units. He will present The Hydro Generation of Martin Dam. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Sept. 21

Walking for Warriors

This family-friendly event at the Charles E. Bailey SPortplex will present an opportunity to honor/support individuals and families of Tallapoosa County that have fought or are fighting a battle with cancer. There will have live entertainment with Chris Ewing, bouncy houses, face painting, food vendors and much more.

Bring chairs, tents and blankets, along with family and friends. The group will be pre-selling T-shirt’s and wing plates. For more information, call 256-496-1484.

Sept. 23

Horizons Unlimited: Ruth Beaumont Cook

Ruth Beaumont Cook will present Magic in Stone: The Sylacauga Marble Story, which will highlight Geneva Mercer, a skilled artist and sculptor who was Giuseppe Moretti’s long-time assistant. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

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Sept. 30

Horizons Unlimited: Sandra Fuller

Sandra Fuller has been with Tallapoosa County Tourism since December 2018 and will present Tourism in Tallapoosa County. Horizons Unlimited is a series of programs that are held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church Trinity Campus, 3266 U.S. Hwy. 280 in Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person and $30 per couple for the semester.

Season-Long Events Wine Tastings

Catherine’s Market will host a wine tasting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays through the summer. Admission is $5, and participants will receive 15 percent off any wine purchases from the evening’s selections.

Alexander City Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at Broad Street Plaza will remain open through September. Find fresh produce – including tomatoes, peppers, beans and corn – along with honey, jams, jellies, handmade art and more. Vendors will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. For mroe information, contact Main Street Alexander City at 256-329-9227.

Library Storytime in Dadeville

Storytime for children ages 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Children’s Library in Alexander City

Mamie’s Place Children’s Library holds themed storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged and younger children. In addition, the children’s library hosts board games and puzzles every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call Melissa Finley at 256-234-4644.

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. For each month's book title, call the library at 256-234-4644.

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Santuck Flea Market

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

$20 on the 20th

The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to spend $20 on the 20th of each month to help our local economy.

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share. Some nights are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.

Charity Bingo

Play charity bingo at Jake’s Restaurant at 16 Broad St., Alexander City at 6 p.m. every Thursday night. Cards are $1, and proceeds benefit local charities.

Amateur Radio Club

The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the terminal building at the Thomas C. Russell Field Airport in Alexander City, with dinner and fellowship following at a local restaurant.

For information, contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.

Clean Community Partnership Cleanups

The third Saturday of each month, volunteers throughout the community are encouraged to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pickup supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Worship on the Water

Dadeville First United Methodist Church partners with New Water Farms to host non-denominational worship services every Sunday through Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. New Water Farms is located at 460 Civitan Rd. in Dadeville.

First Saturday Markets

Standard Deluxe in Waverly will host its local markets on the first Saturday of each month through September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local vendors will be on site, the T-shirt shop will be open and food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit StandardDeluxe.com.

Fourth Fridays at EPAC

The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the fourth Friday night of each month at 6:30 p.m. on state Route 9 in Equality.

Visit the Equality Performing Arts Center Facebook page for a schedule of upcoming artists.

Yoga on the Green

Perfect for beginners or seasoned practitioners, this free yoga session starts at 7 a.m. on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Saturday throughout the summer. Just bring a mat and water.

Friday on the Green

Wind down your busy week on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and friends. Play some cornhole, decorate the sidewalks with chalk and take turns with the hula hoops.

Coffee & Connections

Every third Tuesday of the month, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event at 8 a.m. open to any chamber member. Participants should meet at the TPI bullpen at the Lake Martin Innovation Center for coffee, a light breakfast and a chance to network with community members.

Open Studio

The Artists Association of Central Alabama meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Senior Center and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus St. Beginners are welcome, and there is no charge for open studios. For more information, call June Dean at 334-3015317 or Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

Roman Catholic Services

St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church in Tallassee will hold a vigil mass

at 6 p.m. at Church in the Pines every Saturday through Aug. 31.

Confession will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Church of Living Waters

Every Sunday through Sept. 1, Church of the Living Waters hosts guests speakers from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Dress is casual.

Aug. 18: Dr. Joel Richardson Aug. 25: Rev. Kevin Flannagan Sept. 1: Dr. Tim Thompson (Communion served on this day)

Church in the Pines

Sunday services will begin at 9 a.m. with guest speakers.

Aug. 18: Charles Gattis Aug. 25: Brian Erickson Sept. 1: Mickey Morgan Sept. 8: Mark Jackson

Music on the Deck

Every Sunday, there will be live music at Kowaliga Restaurant from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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.

Check the calendar at Calendar.

RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

This group meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus. Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell. Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

To have an event listed in Lake Martin Living’s calendar, email date, time and information to editor@ lakemartinmagazine.com by the first of the month.

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Fashion and music sway back-to-school trends Culture Shock

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t is the 20th anniversary of Jennifer Lopez’s debut album On the 6. When I hear If You Had My Love, I’m transported back to Benjamin Russell High School in the fall of 1999, and I’m a freshman in a tooshort skirt looking for a wild Friday night in a parking lot somewhere. I think everyone in small towns grew up hanging in parking lots.

As a teen in the early 2000s, back-to-school fashion meant JanSport backpacks and anything from American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and the Gap. After Lacey Howell Christmas break, 30 girls would show up at school in the same Gap sweater. And there was a lot of animal print – I mean a lot.

Music and fashion go hand in hand. Today’s teens are using Snapchat while wearing their rompers and jammin’ to Lizzo. One day when Lizzo is in her blues era, they will wonder where the time went.

I do not know about you, but I feel like fashion is a little bit “anything goes” right now. Or maybe it’s not, and I just work a lot and live in my barn clothes. So, when in doubt, call the experts.

I checked in with some very reliable sources to get the low down on what’s hot for teens for fall (and in that case, with some minor adjustments, what’s hot for 30-plus-yearolds, too).

My sister-in-law, Mckenzie Shaffer, is my trend guru.

Fashion and home décor are both her career and passion, so I tapped her for some insight.

Her favorite apps for fashion inspiration

Mckenzie Shaffer’s Hot List: Animal print (Yay! Hello, year 2000) Bandanas/scarves Neon colors Statement jewelry Distressed everything (shorts, jeans, sweaters) include LiketoKnow.it and Instagram. Give her a follow on both @mckenziemshaffer.

Alexander City has many great downtown shops filled to the brim with late summer and early fall fashion. Amy Hill, part owner of Cloud Nine on Main Street, reiterated that young teens are shopping for cute tops and tees that 54 Lake Martin Living

pair well with jeans. Due to dress codes, they cannot wear distressed jeans to school or tank tops. I was sent home for a too-strappy tank once myself. Luckily they let the painted-on pleather pants slide (come on, it was the Britney Spears days, ya’ll).

I often personally refer to ManRepeller.com for cultural trends. It’s a hilarious fashion commentary blog. I scanned it to see if there was anything we might need to know.

But I always take it with a grain of salt because the girls writing it are in New York, and sometimes, the looks just don’t translate here in the hot, muggy South.

The authors of Man Repeller say what’s in this year are:

Block Heels Birkenstocks Culottes (Dang, I thought we’d dodged that revival!)

High-waisted pants are still cool Neon Good luck to all our local kids headed back to school, and remember to study hard and shop local! ~ Lacey Howell is a recovering English major from Auburn who now lives on Lake Martin, sells real estate, rides horses and loves good wine (but isn’t afraid of boxed wine). Follow her on Facebook and Instagram @ LaceyHowell.

Throwback to High School

Lacey Howell graduated BRHS and sported animal print and pleather pants to keep up with the fashion of the early 2000s.

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