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Full slate of Sun Festival events set STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Sun Festival has begun and this weekend features some of the most popular events of the entire nine-day run. This year’s event is the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth Annual Sun Festival and this year more than 50 events are planned throughout the week. Today, The MainStreet Farmer’s Market kicks things off at 7 a.m., followed by the inaugural Slip N Slide 5K downtown. Check in is at 7 a.m. at Strand Park and the race is set to begin

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at 8 a.m. Runners will run the 5K through the streets of downtown Alexander City or can compete in the 1-mile fun run. Runners will be able to cool off at the end with a trip or two down the adultsized slip-n-slide. The first male and female to cross the 5K finish line will receive a Sun Festival medal. The 5K starts at the top of Strand Park, and travels down Madison Street to Cherokee Road, with a turn right onto Jr. College Drive. Instead of going down the hill at CACC, runners will circle the round-about to the right, then head back down Jr. College Drive

toward Cherokee Road, turn left onto Cherokee Road, turn right onto Heard Boulevard in front of BRHS. Runners will then circle through the bus line at BRHS and back down Heard Boulevard, turn right back onto Cherokee Road, veer left onto Church Street, go halfway through the round-about onto Main Street, turn right into the alley beside Alabama Street Makers Market, turn right at the back of the alley and end at the top of Strand Park where they started. “We had done the Glow Run in the past and we thought this would be a See SUN FESTIVAL • Page 3

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The hot dog eating contest, Doggin’ it at the Lake, is set for Sunday at 5 p.m. at Wind Creek State Park.

REALTOR OF THE YEAR

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

As technology has continued to increase its capabilities, the world of education has benefited greatly. With online communication easier than ever before, online schooling has become a highly popular alternative to traditional school. This has become even more common recently in Alabama, since a mandate from the state legislature requires all high schools offer some form of online education for their students. Earlier this year, Connections Academy, a free online school system available in a number of states across the country, was approved for usage in Alabama. Overseen by the Limestone County School District, Alabama Connections Academy allows students from kindergarten to 12th grade to receive a their education without having to set foot in a traditional classroom. “Virtual school is the wave of the future,” Limestone County Executive Director of HR and Operations Tommy Hunter said. “This is for

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Scantron set to replace ACT ASPIRE By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Emily McDaniel talks with fellow Realtors after being named Realtor of the Year by the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors.

McDaniel awarded by Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors held their annual Realtor of the Year dinner Thursday evening awarding Russell Lands’ Emily McDaniel the title. Last year’s recipient of the award, Todd Clark, tried to hold the crowd in suspense before dropping any real clues as the winner’s real identity.

“I have been waiting all year to surprise someone,” Clark said. “This years Realtor of the year is a very civic minded person. He or she is involved in local organizations and programs. This Realtor is involved in the LMRA board. This Realtor is young and energetic and passionate about the Lake Martin area.” Clark’s last clue let everyone know who

After four years of using the ACT ASPIRE test to assess elementary and high school students throughout Alabama, the state Department of Education decided to drop the ASPIRE, moving in a new direction. Recently, State Superintendent Michael Sentance told the state Board of Education that the ASPIRE would be replaced in the upcoming school year with the Scantron test, formerly known as GlobalScholar. “Scantron will be used this upcoming spring for grades three through eight while we continue to look for a permanent replacement for the ASPIRE,” Alabama Department of Education Public Information Manager Malissa Valdes-Hubert said. Alabama was given permission from the federal Department of Education to drop the ASPIRE and temporarily utilize the Scantron test, according to Valdes. While Scantron would be used for the time being in assessing student achievement during the year, key staff at the department would be actively searching for an effective and permanent replacement. See SCANTRON • Page 3

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Floaters need to take precautions to save themselves By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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4-Hers practiced their newly acquired kayaking skills on Sandy Creek recently following a safety class at RiverKids Kayaking Kamp.

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It used to be kayaking was something rarely seen on the creeks and rivers in the area. You saw it magazines and on television out west. A few locals managed to get kayaks to go along with the few canoes around to float down the gentle flowing waterways of the area. Now kayaks are stacked up and available for purchase at Walmart and are available for rent from a few different vendors. With ready access to a new sport in the area, the number of people taking part has increased and so have the accidents.

Since the Memorial Day weekend, three people have perished while kayaking along the Tallapoosa River. Just Tuesday, Charles Edward Stewart perished on the Tallapoosa River just below the Thurlow Dam and another reportedly victim made it out safely. “They were both wearing a lifejacket at the time that they exited their vessels,” Tallassee Fire Department Assistant Chief David Rodgers said. “One victim was able to get to the rocks and get himself out of the water. The other victim was floating in the middle of the river and could not make it to See SAFETY • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I come from a large family. We are not wealthy but always loved dressing our children up for holidays. Because the outfits were expensive, as our children outgrew them, we passed them on to my sister-in-law. When my youngest daughter was born, I asked her about the dresses, and she informed me they were not her style so she had given them away. I was heartbroken, but I never said anything. My older daughter is not a practicing Catholic, and my younger daughter is not having children at all. I saved their christening gowns, but they don’t want them. I would love to pass them on to another family member so they can be used instead of sitting in a trunk, but I don’t want them to leave the family or be sold. Is it OK to put stipulations on something you are passing on? -- UNSURE IN NEW JERSEY DEAR UNSURE: You can

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stipulate whatever you like, but there is no guarantee that the garments will remain in the family. Once a gift is given, it becomes the property of the recipient to keep or dispose of. DEAR ABBY: If someone did something “nice” for you, but it turned out to cause such a hassle that you didn’t appreciate the gesture, how do you politely tell the person not to do it again, or that you wish they hadn’t? An example: Someone gives you a box of chocolates or cupcakes when you are trying to lose weight. Or, the baby sitter folds all the clothes that were sitting in the laundry basket, but puts everything away

in the wrong drawers. (And you didn’t ask her to fold the laundry in the first place.) -- DON’T DO IT AGAIN DEAR DON’T: Here’s how. Thank the person for the thoughtful gesture and explain that you are watching your diet, cannot have candy and won’t be able to for the foreseeable future. If the person is someone who cares about you and is not a saboteur, he or she won’t tempt you again without asking first. As for your baby sitter, while you thank her for trying to help you by folding and putting away your laundry, explain that this isn’t something anyone can do for you because you have your own way of doing it, and please not to do it again. DEAR ABBY: I am writing this to relieve a heavy burden I have carried for many years. I’m 16 and have had a crush on this girl since I was 9. I fell in love with her the first time I

saw her, and have never gotten over it. I have always had a problem expressing my feelings. I have been very shy from the day I was born. Now that I’m older, I have more confidence and have lost most of my shyness. What should I do after years of barely talking to her? -- NOT SO SHY ANYMORE DEAR NOT SO SHY ANYMORE: Now that you have more confidence, start talking to her. You don’t have to declare your love in the first conversation, but her reaction will tell you if she wants to have some sort of relationship with you, even if it’s only friendship -- and that’s an auspicious beginning. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mrs. Dorothy Hamlet Harry 1935 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Dorothy Hamlet Harry, 81, of Goldville, will be Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Site United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Stonbraker will officiate. She will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the BethlehemNew Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Harry passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1935 in Tallapoosa County to James Colvin Hamlet and Julia Lucile Hamlet. She was an active member of New Site United Methodist Church. For many years, Mrs. Dorothy served as a Teacher’s Aide for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. She also served as the Town Clerk for Goldville. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, dancing, shopping and cooking. She loved her family very much and was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Edgar Harry (Lesa) of Goldville and Alan Colvin Harry of New Site; and daughter, Susan Lee Patterson of Jacksons Gap; step-children, Charles Rodney Clark of Daviston, Steve Orval Clark of Eclectic, Billy Frank Clark (Vickie) of New Site, Philip Allen Clark of Daviston and Joseph Earl Clark (Shannon) of Daviston; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Prestridge (Leonard)

of Cragford; Nephew, Victor Lee Prestridge of Cragford; and her best friends, Frances Godfrey and Rose Spates, both of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Donald Bruce Harry and second husband, Charles Curtis Clark. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William (Bill) Benjamin Chambers, Jr. 1930 - 2017 William (Bill) Benjamin Chambers, Jr. died peacefully at his home on July 11, 2017 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born on December 13, 1930 in Lynchburg, VA to Naomi Sandidge Chambers and William B. Chambers. He is preceded in death by his parents and his only sister, Linda Chambers Faunce (Bob) of Richmond, VA. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Betty; his son William III (Phyllis Creech) of Reidsville, NC; his daughter Jane Chambers House (Brad) of Greensboro, NC; two granddaughters and one great-grandson. Bill was raised in Lynchburg, VA and attended the College of William and Mary. In his senior year, Bill set the NCAA record for individual rebounds (51) in a single game — a record which still stands. After an unsuccessful try out with the Minneapolis (now Los Angeles)

Lakers, Bill coached at Warwick High School in Newport News (VA) High School, where he won two Virginia High School Basketball Championships. He then returned to his alma mater where his William and Mary coaching record (113-110) was the most wins until 2016. Bill left coaching in 1966 and went into sales with Converse Rubber Company. After several years, he moved into management with Converse in Boston. He returned to the south and became a sporting good salesman in Florida, selling mainly Russell Athletic uniforms and soft goods. In 1990, Bill was appointed Vice-President of Sales for Russell Athletic in Alexander City, AL. Bill retired in 1994, and he and Betty spent many years enjoying road trips throughout the United States. He also spent many hours playing golf and fishing with his good friends at Willow Point. His many health problems limited his last years, but his perseverance and fighting spirit were an inspiration to many. Visitation will be at Radney Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 1st. Contributions can be made to: The Tribe Club/Basketball (College of William and Mary, P O Box 399, Williamsburg, VA 23187; the Carlisle Enrichment Foundation (510 E. Samford Ave., Auburn 36830), or the charity of your choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Scaffold unit collapses leaving two men injured

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Before 8 a.m. Friday, a scaffold unit that workers on a new home construction site on Ridgeview Point were using collapsed, leaving two men injured. One of the workers, who fell an estimated 20 feet was flown by helicopter for treatment. A second man, whose fall was said to be about 10 feet, was taken by ambulance to Russell Medical. The names and conditions of the men were not made available and the accident remains under investigation.

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department July 13

• Obbie Lee Davis, 46, of Kellyton was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Amy Cossey Cosby, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and two counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs. • James Robert Smith, 50, of Vestavia was arrested for public intoxication. • Simone Necole Hutchins, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Quintina Latia Marbury, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for contempt of court. • Dee Jeremy Tucker, 27, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported on Iris Avenue. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Hillabee Street. • Possession of marijuana was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1500 block of J Street. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Jefferson Street. • Possession of a controlled sub-

stance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Campground Road. • Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary was reported in the 600 block of Glenwood Road. • Theft was reported to Highway 22 West. • A gas drive off reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Elvert Drive. • Using false identity to obstruct justice and criminal trespassing was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street.

July 12

• Juan Dell Moon, 58, of Alexander City was arrested aggravated assault. • Jartavious Kishawn Moon, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and minor in possession of alcohol. • Carrying a concealed weapon and minor in possession of alcohol was reported on N Street. • Identity theft was reported on East Pine Street. • Theft was reported on Washington Street. • Criminal mischief was reported

in the 200 block of B Street. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Meadows Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on K Street.

July 11

• Tory Antwuan Anderson, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for assault and domestic violence. • Shakiyah Andrenae Walker, 20, Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Deangelo Shardel Davis, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Alethea Antionette Newell, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Synthia Victoria Pierson, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Sharon Annette Riggins, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Arthur Deon Daniel, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Michael Lashawn Pinkston, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for minor consumption of alcohol. • Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 280. • Harassment was reported on

Highway 280. • Assault was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Andrew Jackson Road. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 110 block of Andrew Jackson Road. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Theft by deception was reported in Mill Square. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Assault was reported on Washington Street. • Burglary and receiving stolen property was reported on S Street. • Harassment was reported on County Road.

July 10

• Nathan Lee Golden, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. • Amondos Todd Bridges, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Quintina Latia Marbury, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for

theft. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Springhill Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Springhill Road. • Burglary was reported on 14th Avenue. • Criminal Trespass was reported in the 4000 block of Elkhatchee Road. • Burglary was reported on J Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department July 13

• Gregory Motes a resident of Monroe Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant failure to appear probation revocation. • A resident of Herren Camp Road filed a report for domestic violence.

July 12

• A resident of Samford Drive in Camp Hill filed a report for a private property accident. • A resident of Tallapoosa Street in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a business. • A resident of Tigerwood Drive filed a report for theft. • A resident of Hodges Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment.

Sun Festival great way to change things up a little,” said Alexander City Chamber of Commerce CEO Ed Collari. “We think it will be a lot of fun.” Saturday’s events will conclude with the second presentation of ACT II production of “Our Town” at 7 p.m. at The Arbor. Sunday’s focus will turn to Wind Creek State Park where a day full of events are planned. All park entry fees will be waived for the day and we will be hosting canoe and paddleboard races along with a beach volleyball tournament.

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You can learn about sailing and fishing all while enjoying live music and food. One of the featured attractions will be a special deal on use of the Lake Martin Jungle Float, which is a mobile water park with a trampoline, rope swing, tunnel slide, low dive and high dive. For one day only, the price is $10 for one hour or $25 for the entire day. If you want to play all day, make sure you get there early because there will only be a limited number of all-day passes sold. One of the most talked about events is Doggin’ it at

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students who want to receive their education exclusively online.” Alabama Connections Academy would have their offices housed in one of the old Limestone County school buildings while offering a rigorous curriculum to students throughout the state, according to Hunter. “The curriculum is 100 percent online, and it has been approved and accredited through the Alabama Department of Education,” said ALCA Principal Jodie Dean. There would be between five and eight certified teachers at the facility in Athens, while others would be working from their homes elsewhere in the state. As a public school, there is no tuition cost, and all prospective students are required to go through the same registration process that traditional schools require. Other advantages Dean mentioned included having a number of networking opportunities with other ALCA families in a particular area, giving the students complete control of when they want to access the curriculum, and receiving an Alabama high school diploma upon completion of the 12th grade. For those students who want to transfer from ALCA into a more traditional setting, she said that records and transcripts could be easily sent to the destination school. At the same time, Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper and Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle had their own thoughts about online education opportunities. “We started offering our online programs before the state mandate,” Cooper said. “It’s another option for our students. We offer it at Alexander City Middle School as well.”

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“We’ll be talking to teachers and administrators as well, getting their input and feedback,” Valdes said. Even though over half of all public school systems in Alabama utilize Scantron in some form, the state Department of Education would be holding plenty of training in the coming months for school districts that have not used Scantron before, in order to familiarize them with the new test system. “Hopefully there won’t be a large change in going to Scantron,” Valdes said. “It’s in a format most everyone is familiar with. I

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“In the county, we use a blended learning system, where students spend part of the day learning online and part of the day in a traditional classroom. In addition, we started Tallapoosa County Virtual Academy two years ago, only accepting 18 students,” Windle said. “It’s an option many parents are seeking. We need to provide that option, but we also need to ensure the quality of our programs.” Like Alabama Connections Academy, Access Distance Learning and the Tallapoosa County Virtual Academy have been accredited by the state Department of Education and provide those students enrolled in the program with a rigorous and high quality curriculum. Both Cooper and Windle agreed that online programs like these are not for every student in the system. “It’s a good idea, but you have to be very self-disciplined in order to be successful. We found that the students who are selfmotivated are successful, while those with discipline issues tend to struggle a bit more,” Cooper said. “It has to be a daily grind. You need personal discipline and the will to work every day on your academic mission,” Windle added. Whether parents and students choose to enroll in one of these online learning programs or stick with the more traditional classroom model, carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of every option will ensure they pick the learning method that is the best fit for them. “Times are changing, and virtual learning is a good idea for those who may not be able to attend in a traditional setting,” Cooper said. “I like our options because we can closely focus on our students and our school system,” Windle said. don’t see anything significantly different with it.” In addition to the new test being relatively familiar with many teachers throughout the state, other advantages to using Scantron Valdes mentioned included the test providing teachers with a bank of sample test questions along with the time necessary to complete the test being less than the old Alabama Reading and Math Test. She also believed that the new system would not have the same technical issues that plagued the ASPIRE test. “It’s an unexpected change, but we’ll be there to offer the necessary resources,” Valdes said.

association out in the community and beyond.” continued from page 1 McDaniel has been with Russell Lands since 2011 when she and her husband the winner was. moved to Lake Martin as her husband took “This Realtor is able to take care of all those duties while taking care of two of on the role of Executive Chef at Springhouse the newest residents in the Lake Martin and she joined the Russell Lands real estate team. community.” Outside of real estate, Emily is involved McDaniel appeared surprised, even in the community by serving on the more so when friends and her husband executive board of the Lake Martin Young Rob popped through the door just after the Professionals, the board of Leadership Lake announcement. “I thought twins were enough,” McDaniel Martin and is an Alexander City Chamber of said. “I look forward to working with the Commerce Ambassador.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday MainStreet Farmer’s Market 7 - 11 a.m. Slip-n-Slide 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run 8 a.m. Our Town 7 p.m.

Sunday at Wind Creek State Park Paddleboard Race 11 a.m. Family Day at the Lake 1 - 6 p.m.

Hook ‘Em at Sun Festival 1 - 4 p.m. Oh, The Places You’ll Canoe! 1 - 4 p.m. Raising the Sail 1 - 4 p.m. Lake Martin Jungle Float 1 - 6 p.m. Beach Volleyball Tournament 1 p.m. Canoe Race Me? 3 p.m. Doggin’ it at the Lake 5 p.m.

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Harold Banks goes over canoe and kayak safety at the 4-H RiverKids Kayak camp two weeks ago in Dadeville.

the edge.” According to Harold Banks, the stretch of the Tallapoosa River below Thurlow Dam is one of the most dangerous in the state. “The two miles below Thurlow Dam is some of the roughest white water in the state of Alabama,” Banks said. “There is a bad recirculating hole just below the Dam. What most people do not realize is that PFD’s lose a lot of their effectiveness in white water due to the amount of air in the water.” In May, a father and son lost their lives on the Tallapoosa River near Heflin. 34-year-old Jason Smith, of Heflin, was kayaking with his 3-yearold and 4-year-old sons on Sunday afternoon. Authorities said a 12-yearold was kayaking beside them. Cleburne County Coroner Tracey Lambert said Smith’s vessel flipped over when Smith tried to grab a tree limb to slow down the kayak. The 12-year-old was able to get out of his kayak and rescue the 4-year-old, Lambert said. “The dad tried to save the 3-year-old, but was unable to,” Lambert said. Lambert said the father and son were not wearing life jackets. “Any time you are in the water, always wear a life jacket,” Lambert said.

Just last year, Tallapoosa County Commissioner John McKelvey donated funds to allow the Alex City Rescue Squad to purchase kayaks to aid in the rescue of boaters along the Tallapoosa River and have been used twice – once to rescue floaters on the Tallapoosa River who left Horseshoe Bend too late and to help a boater who was stranded in low water on Lake Martin. In addition to added rescue abilities in the area, floaters need to be mindful to take care of themselves, first by being properly equipped and as evidenced by Tuesday’s accident that is not the only thing to be mindful of. Linda Forbus floats almost weekly through Skint Back Floating Club all along the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers and the many creeks in the area with 10 to 20 other floaters. “We float them all,” Forbus said. “If it has water, we will float it. Normally we are in the water almost every weekend.” Forbus advises the area around the Thurlow Dam is dangerous due to the constantly changing water conditions. “That is a whole different ballgame,” Forbus said. “It can be very dangerous down there.” She says life preservers are the first step but not

the only step to a safe float trip. “Every trip we go on, we make sure everyone has a floatation device,” Forbus said. “In addition a lot of us carry extras on the trip just in case.” Forbus advises that children to take special care. “Children are required to wear a life preserver,” Forbus says. “We think it is very important.” Banks says a lot of things for a safe trip are easy. “The obvious things are wear your life jacket, don’t stand up in fast water and scout the area first before paddling,” Banks said. “When paddling on the lake, stay near the shore to stay away from the motor boats and jet skis and never paddle at night.” Forbus says the group checks on water levels before striking out on a trip and advises the area. “We check the waterflow on the USGS website,” Forbus said. “The amount water can change a waterway. With more water you will be able to float in areas that you might not normally be able to but that presents a possible problem too.” Forbus said there is another resource available too. “If you don’t know, just ask someone who has been,” Forbus said. “Anyone who has been floating is willing to help.”

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ere in the United States, we often look around us and say we’re the greatest country in the world. We have so many freedoms to enjoy and a wide range of natural beauty to take in. However, with all the rights we have, we do have a number of responsibilities we should not ignore. One of the simplest, yet most effective ways of taking responsibility is by voting as a well-informed citizen. There have been times when it appears that people choose one candidate over the other simply because he or she looks better in commercials or because the voter was angry with the other party (i.e. people who voted for Trump because Hillary was a Democrat, those who voted for Obama because McCain was a Republican). Voting is a right some take for granted, but being well educated about all of the candidates is a major responsibility. You might find out that someone you thought you liked a lot takes stances you don’t agree with, while the candidate you believe you can’t stomach actually is a lot more in line with your beliefs than you realized. Our responsibility does not end with voting, though. Once elected officials have taken office, it becomes a responsibility of the citizens to hold them accountable for the decisions they make. There are times when a good crowd does turn out for city council and board of education meetings, but there are other times when the town hall and board of education facilities are devoid of anyone not a city employee or central office staff member. The media’s goal is to be a watchdog, keeping the public informed what their officials are doing, but there is just as much of a responsibility on the citizenry to attend these meetings, observing for themselves just what discussions are had and decisions are made. It is true that these meetings may not always be held at a time where everyone can show up, but even if just a small handful of people show up and observe the proceedings, it shows they care about their town and their schools. Here in the U.S., we are an open society, where good decisions are recognized on the front page and bad ones are free to be roasted by every television talk show host. Living in such a place gives us so many rights to enjoy on a daily basis, but we cannot forget how important our responsibilities are. By enjoying our rights and accepting our responsibilities, we are actively supporting the democratic system we live in and upholding the ideals we hold so near and dear to our hearts.

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saw an honest Republican congressman on TV the other day. I was so shocked I can’t remember who it was or what channel I was watching. But he gave the most truthful explanation I’ve heard from a Republican politician all year about why the GOP can’t get it together on healthcare reform. The congressman was asked the same simple question that House and Senate Republicans have been asked a million times before – “Why didn’t you guys have a bill ready in January that would repeal and replace ObamaCare?” After all, for seven years Republicans had railed in unison against the stupidities, inefficiencies and inequities of ObamaCare. Republican candidates in flyover country had used the “repeal & replace” mantra to help them win dozens of governorships, House seats and Senate seats. The GOP-controlled House had bravely and boldly voted for bills to repeal it at least five hundred times. Then last fall Donald Trump shocked the world and Republicans even took narrow control of the U.S. Senate. Repealing ObamaCare suddenly became possible. But as the honest congressman I saw on TV admitted, the GOP wasn’t ready because “We never

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thought Donald Trump would win.” Like everyone else in the political and media establishment, Republicans in DC believed Hillary Clinton was sure to be the next president. With her and Bill in the Oval Office armed with their veto pens, the GOP had no serious plans drawn up for ending ObamaCare - or trying to do anything else. So when Trump won on Nov. 8, 2016,, Republicans in Congress basically said, “Oh, crap. What do we do now?” Overnight a whole bunch of Republicans became terrified about having to back up their tough repealand-replace talk with actual legislation. Eight months later they’re still looking for their conservative spines and trying to figure out what to do. They’re stuck between living up to their empty promises or losing their seats in Congress in 2018. They’re afraid to vote to take away the “free” or subsidized health care coverage ObamaCare gave millions of voters as it wrecked the already government- wrecked health care world.

But if they lose control of the Senate in 2018, Republicans are done. They’ll see nothing passed if Chuck Schumer and the Democrats get to run the Senate. Schumer will do what Harry Reid did when he was boss ---- make sure no House bill ever comes up for a vote in the Senate. At least this week the Senate took President Trump’s hint and put off their summer vacations for two weeks. Now GOP leaders are again promising us they’ll put together a health care reform package that Rand Paul, Susan Collins and 48 other Republicans can vote for. Ted Cruz announced Thursday that he’ll vote for the new bill as it exists at this point in time, but who knows what will change by next week. After all the tough talk, Republicans may end up having to sit down with Democrats to “repair” ObamaCare, which will mean we’ll never be able to shop for health insurance across state lines and idiotic things like mandated maternity benefits for grandmothers will live forever. Michael Reagan is the son of President Ronald Reagan, a political consultant, and the author of “The New Reagan Revolution” He is the founder of the email service reagan.com and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation.

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Small businesses have to stay on watch at all times. Some big businesses are always trying to move them out of business. Small business was the leading roll 50 years ago. They were everywhere in small towns and did great. They got along with their neighbors and weren’t jealous of one another. Even in the rural area, those small businesses did very well. Today, there are more empty buildings left standing with great memories of what it used to be. When big business came

in, it took out the ‘little man’ because he can’t keep up with the demand and his business goes under. I love small businesses because they have lead the world and can lead again if the government were to be fair and work for them, as well. With help, they could grow their business. Instead of people creating barriers to make their business harder, they should welcome their business as a whole. There is room for everyone, so stop the greed. It’s not working out for you and if you can’t help them, move out of their way and let them earn their living. It is time to stop the hating and

time to start loving one another instead. If you are trying to be like Washington, you are going to fall with nothing just like they are — stuck on stupid. The world we live in is going on and they haven’t passed any bills that are real. Everything is a joke to this administration but the people at the lower level should be better than that. They should want see the their town grow. City government should welcome and foster all businesses, not just big businesses. If that is done, then Alexander City will grow again. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City

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TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on July 15 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. BOOK SALE: Friends of the Dadeville Public Library is having its summer book sale July 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can fill up a bag of books and get it for $5. Hardback books are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center on Sewell Street is hosting Vacation Bible School July 13-14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon with a parents program July 15 at 11 a.m. KIDS AND YOUTH CAMP: The Tallapoosa Baptist Association camps will be held July 13-16 at Camp Alamisco on Lake Martin. Youth Camp is for those who have completed grades 7-12. Kids Camp is for those who have completed grades 3-6. The theme is “Following Jesus.” Jeremy Simpson of FBC, Alex City will be the camp pastor. Campers will enjoy playing crazy games, kayaking, swimming, “the blob,” crafts, skits and much more. The cost until June 23 is $85 per camper. After that, the cost is $95 per camper. The final deadline to register is June 30. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.tallapoosabaptist.org under the Resource tab.

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Judy Brown, Ken Griffith, Cameron Pouncey, Katie Pouncey, Ashley Brewer, Melana Cox, John Livingston and Gyovantaye Tucker are celebrating their birthdays today.

Sunday’s Events

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tallapoosee Historical Meeting on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. features talks about the restoration of Smith Mountain Fire Tower and the proposed Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association education center at the Tower. The meeting will take place at the Society’s museum on the town square in Dadeville. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Hope Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting a homecoming Sunday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. All for Him will be singing and covered dish lunch follows at noon. For more information, call Lou Ann Fuller at 256392-5218. WOMEN’S DAY: Bread of Life ACOP Church at 1476 Highway 280 is hosting its annual women’s day program Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Elder Netherland Tuck is pastor. Guest speaker will be Sis. Jennifer Taylor, National Secretary ACOP. CHURCH SINGING: The Johnny McDonald family will be singing at Marshall Street Church Sunday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH REVIVAL: God’s House

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Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/. Church on Highway 63 is holding revival July 16 at 6 p.m. and July 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Bro. Ton Harris. The pastor of God’s House Church is Bro. Roger Green. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Comer Baptist Church, located at 341 East Church Street, will be hosting its Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School July 16-20 from 5-8 p.m. for ages 4 years old to 6th grade. For more information, call 256-234-2236 or 256-749-1926.

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Monday’s Birthdays

Thomas White, Kaye Johnson, Summer McKelvey, Dakota Goodwin, Alice Flemming Morrow, Charles Lee Dunham, Pat Payne Holt, Morgan Lindsey Fox, Kaye Johnson, Carol Woodring, Tiffany Anne Reed and Bobby Partridge celebrate their birthdays Monday.

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Six bands will compete in this year’s Sun Festival Band Battle July 21 at Strand Park at 6 p.m. Bands from musical genres all across the board will be featured as they battle for cash and a chance to be the opening act for Saturday, June 22’s finale featuring Moon Taxi. Bands participating in Band Battle are: Airside, Duece’s Wild, Madwind, The Common Phenomenon, The Talismen and the The Rachel Wilson Band. Pictured above is Alex City’s own Madwind that bills itself as a party band that plays “the oldies but goodies, classic rock and classic country.” The band features some familiar names including Kenny Dean, Cheri Edwards, David Florine, Tina Marie, Van Edwards, Jeff Loyd and Tony Buenger.

Tuesday, July 18

RETIREE MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees will meet Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at Catherine’s Market. The program will be on pre-paid funeral arrangements.

Wednesday, July 19

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 19 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach.

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ART SHOW: Members of the Artists Association of Central Alabama will be presenting their art work and paintings in a show at the Comer Museum in Sylacauga July 20 from 6-8 p.m. There will be music, wine drinks and refreshments. There will also be an art demonstration by Dottie Holdren. BINGO: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting bingo night to benefit the Boys and Girls and Club of the Lake Martin Area every Thursday this month from 6 to 8 p.m. Cards are $1 each.

Friday, July 21

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 21. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

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STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky July 22 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo Saturday, July 22 from 5-8 p.m. The event will begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

will provide the music. Dinner will be served and everyone is invited.

Wednesday, July 26

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 26 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. HEALTH FAIR: A Summer Safari Health Fair, hosted by The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Senior Services Department will be held at the Bibb Graves High School in Millerville Wednesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be health screenings, health education, refreshments, door prizes and more. Special guest will be Brian Peters, meteorologist from ABC 33/40. This event will be indoors and free to the public. For more information contact Tabitha Royal, BSW, service coordinator at 256-751-3740 or email ROYAL.TABITHA@AIDB.ORG. GENEALOGY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting “Genealogy Connects Us” July 26 at 11 a.m. Procedures for collecting, preserving and storing of church and other organizational records and artifacts will be taught by Sheralyn Belyeu, Loretta Whetstone and Frazine K. Taylor.

Thursday, July 27

GOSPEL QUARTET: The Carolina Boys Quartet will be at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium July 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The concert is presented by Radney and Langley funeral homes and admission is one non-perishable food item donation to benefit the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes. BINGO: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting bingo night to benefit the Boys and Girls and Club of the Lake Martin Area every Thursday this month from 6 to 8 p.m. Cards are $1 each.

Sunday, July 23

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Saturday, July 29

$500 GIVEAWAY: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is having a $500 giveaway July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization, located at 7882 U.S. Highway 280 in Goodwater. First prize is $250, second is $150 and third is $100. Donations are being accepted by calling Richard McElarth at 256-2764776, Renell Hill at 256-839-6915, Wade McElarth at 256-749-9100 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. Proceeds will be used to help feed veterans. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades 1-8 July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information, contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542. BENEFIT SINGING: All for Him will be praising God with the Pritchard family. Sonny went home and those of us that wait for our time to join him will be rejoicing and singing praises for a blessing to fall on his wife and children in their time of need. Please come out and join us at Kellyton Revival Center July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. BENEFIT SINGING: Mt. Siani Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting a benefit for Edger Tug Woody July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Host Star Wonder gospel singers will be performing. Rev. Cory Hughley is pastor. BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIVE: The Jacksons Gap Back 2 School Drive is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksons Gap Fire Department. There will be food, fun and school supplies for students who can’t afford them. Donations are being accepted through July 25 at the Jacksons Gap Town Hall. FAMILY REUNION: The Mahan yates Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and sit a spell.

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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

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BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

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Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

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Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787

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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Good food is essential to good sports

ridays in the fall are enchanting. After all the practice in the summer heat, all the hours spent lifting weights, all that time and dedication finally culminates in actual game night. But there’s a lot more that goes on behind the scenes of a successful football game – or any sporting event for that matter – than just what the players put into it. One of my favorite things about being a sports journalist is being surrounded by good food. There’s just nothing like pulling up to the ballpark and smelling the hotdogs on the grill. Concessions stands are an essential part of a good sporting event. Back in Pennsylvania, we always coveted the concession stands that served hot chocolate, but I’m not sure I see much of that in my future. On the other hand, I’m sure I’ll be introduced to some concession stand gems we didn’t have up north. I already made an enemy of the dreaded pickle pop, which is basically just a ranch-dressing container full of frozen pickle juice, and yes, it’s as disgusting as it sounds. I also noticed the fried Oreos at Benjamin Russell’s baseball games, which I’m gonna have to get my hands on at some point next season. Down at Valley for BRHS’ spring game, the Rams’ concession stand was serving Dairy Queen’s Dilly Bars, and the guys in the pressbox were touting these things as if the Dilly Bars had saved their lives. Of course, at a 100-degree football game, I can definitely switch my love for hot chocolate with a love for ice cream. Being a sports reporter, it’s no secret there’s a lot of late nights and most games run right through dinner time. My brother recently started culinary school, and about the time I’d be grabbing my $1 hotdog or $2 slice of pizza at my nightly boys basketball game last season, he’d be sending photos of his most recent culinary creation. Most people would be jealous, but as a journalist, you definitely learn to have a special appreciation for concession stand food. Even sports I don’t really enjoy can be cured by good food. Although I love high school baseball, Major League Baseball can be kinda boring for me. But with a chili cheese dog in one hand, a cup of Dippin’ Dots in the other and an ice cold beer waiting for me in the cup holder, I’m a happy camper. Or those ridiculously long days a reporter has every once in a while can definitely be made better by a good meal. One of my favorite things to cover back home was the state track and field meet – not only was it a reunion of sorts for my colleagues around the state, but we also brought each other snacks to get through the long (usually rainy) days. I’ve also always been told I had it good by covering Penn State football. Although those noon games were a bear - getting up in the wee hours of the morning, making the long trek to State College and usually not getting home until well after dinner – there was one big benefit. The pressbox served two meals: breakfast before the game and lunch/dinner afterward. And whoever those caterers are were awesome. Food is such an essential part of a good sports experience Sports Illustrated has recently launched SI Eats, a vertical dedicated to food adventures, new recipes and sports memories involving food. Honestly, sports and food are two of my favorite things on the planet, so I consider myself lucky to be able to combine the two so often. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

Sports events abound at Sun Festival By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

The 2017 Sun Festival has officially kicked off, and this week’s lineup is full of a plethora of sports for all ages. Beginning with the Slip-n-Slide 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday morning, there are countless sporting events on the docket throughout the week. “I think it’s natural in this community where a lot is driven by lake activities and outdoor recreation,” Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said. “It made sense to incorporate these types of events into a week-long festival.” Sunday is the day for sports. Prior to the kickoff of Family Day at the Lake, Wind Creek State park will be hosting a paddle board race at 11 a.m. The boys and girls division will start the event on a quarter-mile course, while the men’s and women’s division is a half-mile race beginning at 11:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., families can find any number of sports to participate in around Wind Creek. Hook ’Em at Sun Festival will allow participants to learn from the Central Alabama Community College fishing team how to bait a hook, cast a line and fish. Community members will also have a chance to learn how to canoe and sail at Oh, the Places You’ll Canoe and Raising the Sail, respectively. Off the Beaten Path will teach both canoeing and kayaking, while the Dixie Sailing Club is sponsoring a hands-on instructional clinic. At 1 p.m. at the Wind Creek beach, a beach volleyball tournament will be held. Participants can either form a team before arrival or join a team when they get there, and members of the winning team will receive a pair of wristbands for the Moon Taxi Concert next Saturday. The final competitive sports event at Family Day on the Lake will be a canoe and kayak race at 3 p.m. Races will include a kids division for 12 and under, a one-person kayak division and a two-person canoe division. “Being out at Wind Creek State Park, there are different areas they

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Above, a paddleboard race will take place at Wind Creek on Sunday before the kick off of Sun Festival’s Family Day at the Lake, which will feature a Dixie Sailing Club instructional clinic, below.

have that will be able to host all these events,” Collari said. “It just made sense with the beach volleyball courts and all the various places to be able to launch paddleboards and canoes. It’s really conducive to host these events out there at Wind Creek.” On Tuesday, LakeWinds Golf Course will play host to a unique Hittin’ the Links Glow-in-the-Dark Tournament. The first nine holes will be standard play beginning at 5:30 p.m., while the back nine will feature glow-in-the-dark golf after the sun sets. The format is a four-person scramble. The sports week culminates on Wednesday night, which will feature a Show Your Colors night at Benjamin Russell High School. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite fan colors and support area high school students as they make the rounds for media day with Sports Blitz. The event runs from 5 to 6 p.m.

Alexander City has hot start at regional STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alexander City’s 8U All-Star baseball team is starting out great at the Southwest Regional in Spanish Fort. Despite still having a game left in pool play, Alex City has already qualified for the single-elimination tournament, which begins Saturday afternoon. To begin, Alex City defeated Broken Bow, 8-1, on Thursday before taking down Jonesboro, Arkansas, 11-3, Friday. They play their final pool play game at 10:30 a.m. Saturday against Semmes. LakeWinds to host championship On July 29 and 30, LakeWinds Golf Course will host its 2017 Alexander City Championship. The cost is $90, which will include green fee and cart.

The forward tee division tournament will be flighted and will also include a skins game and closest to the pin contest each day, as well as tee gifts and lunch each day. The overall champion will receive an exemption for the 2018 tournament. For more information, contact Jim Gunnells at 256-825-9860. Dadeville youth football and cheerleading registration begins next week Registration for Dadeville’s youth football and cheerleading opens next week. Registration begins July 10 and runs through August 5. Locations to register include the Summer Sports Training Camp, which take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the Dadeville Elementary School, and at the football building in Dadeville from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

The league is open to anyone ages 5 to 12. The cost for football is $80 for the season and $110 for cheerleading. Outlook searching for freelancers Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with keeping stats at a game or finding an interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos? You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the fall season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook. com.

Boys hoops team heads to invitational STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Martin Area’s boy basketball team will participate in the first annual Boys & Girls Clubs Invitational hosted by Gadsden on Wednesday. Made up of 12 youngsters from the area, the boys team includes Boys & Girls Club participants under 14. The team will begin with a game at 10:15 a.m. against the Boys & Girls Club of Gadsden/Etowah County at the Dawson Unit. If they win, they’ll face either Gadsden Team 1 or Northwest GA at 1 p.m. The tournament will continue throughout the day and culminate in a 14U Championship game at 3:30 p.m. at the Gadsden State Beck Fieldhouse. In addition to the tournament, all participating teams will be given a campus tour of Gadsden State.

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The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area’s boys basketball team has been invited to play in an invitational at Gadsden on Wednesday. Team members include, front row, from left, Qua Files, Elisha Hayes, Jy Hicks, Cory Thompson, Elijah Richardson; middle row, Jaivion Freeman, Zhi Files, Jamarion Wilkerson, Tripp McKinley, P.J. Eason; and, back row, coach Jesse Foster. Not pictured are TJ Calhoun and Oliver Malone.

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From the Editor’s Desk

ven though it’s summer, we’re all still in school. We keep learning every day, no matter how old we get or how much we already know. The key is making it fun, and we hope we’ve done that in this issue of Lake Martin Living magazine. Take our cover story about the flake graphitemining project in Coosa County. Amy Passaretti spent more than two months putting this feature together. She worked at understanding the science of the process, its nuances, economics and environmental implications; and then, she worked at teaching it to you in a way that we hope you find entertaining, as well as educational. Learn more on page 26. Our happy gardener Fred Muenzmay teaches us all in every column he writes for Lake Martin Living magazine. This month, he discusses the roadside beauty that is unique to Alabama, especially the Mimosa tree, its reputation, appearance and Asian origins and even a few benefits. Pick up a little Mimosa trivia on page 14. Then, learn a little something about this delightful rural county we call home in the “Marking history” article on page 32 about the four structures that have served residents here for nearly 200 years. To learn more, visit the courthouse in Dadeville and take a stroll up the street from the square to check out the Tallapoosee Historical Museum. And just for fun, turn to page 34 to relive the magical moments that were this year’s Independence Day celebration at the Gateway to Lake Martin. This particular holiday is extra special to me because it’s my birthday, so I like to celebrate in style. All of Tallapoosa County met my every hope for a spectacular Fourth of July, and as special as it was, it definitely deserves another look. There’s more learning and fun ahead, too. Check out the calendar of upcoming events starting on page 48 for more fun in learning this summer!

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22. SUN FESTIVAL W hat’s new – and what favorite activities return – for the 5th annual celebration of summer

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34. THE BLAST This year’s independence day celebrations at Lake Martin ticked all the boxes - great weather and great times

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New Weather Alert System Citizens of Tallapoosa County now have another way to get weather alerts – Tallapoosa Alert. “Tallapoosa County EMA is introducing 'Tallapoosa Alert,' a mass notification system to help keep residents safe and informed with reliable notifications during emergencies and other events,” said EMA Director Jason Moran. “It will automatically send out weather alerts from the National Weather Service to each land line in the county warranted by the alert.” Moran said setting it up took a little while, but it will be something that everyone can use. And best of all, it is free to the public and requires little of the county. “It has been a little over a year in the making,” Moran said. “It is very reliable with today’s technology. There is no equipment to maintain. So from my cellphone or anywhere I can get the Internet, I can access it.” Moran explained that the alerts come via phone call, text or email to addresses and numbers when someone

sets up their user account. The system will keep trying until you acknowledge the alerts the user programs in. “You must acknowledge the alert,” Moran said. “By pressing one, texting back “yes” or clicking the button in the email. If not, Tallapoosa Alert will continue to call you until a response is received back for the next four hours.” The county’s 12,000 landline numbers are already programmed into the system. “It's set to call only in case of a thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning,” Moran said. Users can set up their own account online and manage what alerts they get and how they get them. To sign up to receive alerts from the system, go to Incoming Calls www.tallaco.com, click the Jason Moran works departments tab and select with Commissioner John McKelvey to set EMA. From there click on up his phone with the Tallapoosa Alert. new alert system. ~Cliff Williams

Sabal Trail Pipeline Now in Operation As of July 3, the Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC (Sabal Trail) placed its pipeline system into commercial service from Alexander City to the Central Florida Hub in Kissimmee, Florida. "Sabal Trail has successfully navigated a rigorous enviornmental permitting process over the past four years while working with landowners and key stakeholders to construct this new pipeline system. With the completion of the project, Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy will realize needed firm natural gas transportation services to meet their power generation requirements. We are pleased to reach this critical milestone and serve our customers in the Southeast U.S.," said Bill Yardley, President and Chairman of the Board of Spectra Energy Partners. The pipeline will provide 400,000 dekatherms of gas per day to Florida Power & Light and accept 300,000 dekatherms once the Citrus County natural gas plant is ready to receive natural gas. The 515-mile pipeline will have the capacity to deliver approximately 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. The project is a joint venture of Spectra Energy Partners LP, NextEra Energy, Inc. and Duke Energy. ~Staff Report

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nflatables have gone above and beyond the traditional bouncy house found at children’s parties. Amilia Boone has opened a franchise of Space Walk in Alexander City and rents bounce houses with wet and dry slides attached, basketball hoops, dunk tanks, rock climbs, obstacle courses and much more. Boone graduated Auburn University in December with a mathematics degree and taught eighth grade at Union Springs for the last six months; however, she’s always wanted to be her own employer and decided to start looking for a side business. What initially started as an interest in a T-shirt printing business, quickly switched gears when Boone’s friends informed her that the Alexander City branch of Space Walk was available. “I called to talk to them about the T-shirt business, but they own the Space Walk in Auburn and Columbus. They suggested I try this instead and led me to who I needed to talk to. I don’t regret it at all; I like it,” said Boone. After attending a special training session in March, Boone officially opened April 1 with the help of her fiancé Brandon Kelly. At the training, Boone was taught paperwork, the ordering system and how to clean, maintain and maneuver the heavy-duty, commercialgrade inflatables. The parent company opened in 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and locally is available to rent out to any residential or commercial event, including schools, festivals, carnivals, churches, home parties and more. Boone will deliver the requested equipment to the designated area on the morning of an event and typically allows it to be used all day, or even overnight if she doesn’t have it booked the following day. “I work with people to try and let them get their money’s worth,” said Boone. Since the coverage area for Space Walk is so extensive, the price for rentals varies by location. This is why pricing will not be found on the website; however, rentals can be booked as far in advance as wanted, and Boone will even take them the day of, if the chosen equipment is still available. So far, business has been consistently busy with rentals nearly every weekend and steady incoming calls with the opportunity to rent any day of the week. Boone also will set up, clean and sanitize and disassemble all inflatables as part of her training to keep the workload down for renters. “I do all the hard work, so way they can have all the fun,” said Boone. The most popular items rented since opening are the water slides, Fun Days available in 15, Facing Page: Amilia Boone takes a break after 17, 18 or 22 setting up an inflatable feet, and the for a church VBS event in majority of Dadeville; Right: Boone available didn't set out to enter the inflatable business, but she slides can be either saw an opportunity to run her own business and help wet or dry. All that’s kids have fun.

needed is a hose that attaches and runs up the slide to allow water to drizzle down. “The slides are made for not only children, but adults too. You would be surprised how many adults rent them,” said Boone. The items available can be found on the website at www.herecomesfun.com/alc, and Boone said as the business grows, the company will receive more variety and quantity of inflatables. The business also has a $2 million liability policy for protection. Boone said there was a locally owned Space Walk Alexander City partnership a few years back, but the franchisees eventually let it go. She said a lot of people are thrilled to have someone back in town to provide service. The Auburn branch had taken over coverage here and had to charge more for the distance of delivery. In May, Space Walk held a Fun Day at Byer’s Field to help promote the new business and bring kids out to get excited. Inflatables were available to play on for free, and there were concessions available, along with a DJ. The most exciting part of the business, Boone said, is getting to meet new people. “I’m a very talkative person, and it’s a small world. You never know who you’re going to run into. I enjoy getting to know the people in the community,” said the Jacksons Gap native. For more information about Space Walk, call 256750-1546 or email at spacewalkalc@ herecomesfun. com.

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South Ridge Harbor, Diamond View $1,625,000 Classic Homes, a division of Russell Lands, has just broken ground on the "Diamond View" in The Ridge. This exciting new lake home design by Larry Furlong has it all: four bedrooms, four full baths, two powder rooms, PLUS two Great Rooms...one on each level. Claim your spot next to the stone fireplace and cozy up to spectacular views of Kowaliga Bay! The open kitchen overlooks the living and dining areas making this home perfect for entertaining family and friends. Call today for more details or to visit this new home project in person! Russell Lands On Lake Martin Contact Emily or Rhonda 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com

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167 Seven Bark Trail, Jacksons Gap $799,900 This pristine custom built Lake Martin home is definitely move-in ready. Tastefully built with 16' ceilings in DR/LR & 14' in MBR & BA. Spacious open floor plan offering large kitchen with keeping room. All bedrooms are on the main level with bonus room on terrace level. Beautiful screened porch and plenty of open decking. Magnificent open views of Lake Martin with 200' of WF. Concrete seawall and pier with additional wood pier with two PWC lifts. Custom boat launch, electric wench, and conditioned storage area for boat. Lake Martin Realty Amy Duncan 256.212.2222 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

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82 Misty Ridge, Alexander City • $1,289,900 A winning combination, Mitch Ginn's, Riverside plan built by Keel and Till, Inc. Spectacular views across the Blue Creek channel! Tucked behind Cypress Island for a great place to swim and enjoy the lake. Beautiful wood finishes, vaulted wood ceilings, stone, upscale kitchen and so much more. Lake Martin Realty Rhonda Jaye 256.749.8681 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

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Happy Garden

y wife and I have lived in Coosa to 25 feet wide, the Cold Hardy Mimosa tree fits County for 25 years, enjoying perfectly into any landscape, even those with the beautiful farmland and rural limited space. Their large, thick canopies provide landscape. Living 18 miles from Alexander City, relaxing shade in which to hang out during Lake Martin, shopping and medical facilities, summer days of blistering heat. we drive every other day and view the beautiful The Cold Hardy Mimosa tree can give up Alabama roadside. to four months of blooms on a tree that will Late May through July is show-off time for the survive in a variety of poor soils and different roadside plants and trees. The orange lilies, wild climate conditions. Black-eyed Susans, Queen Anne’s lace and the Hummingbirds, butterflies, deer, birds and bees Mimosa tree. all love mimosa trees. I have never looked closely at this flowering This year, with the extreme wet rainy weather, tree. We do not have a Mimosa on our road. We the leaves show a great deal of movement. When see the Mimosa trees driving into town. looking at the tree in the late afternoon, there The trees are set back on private property, and seemed to be a fairytale-like cloud of pink cotton I had not taken the time until this June to admire candy above me. The leaves fold up then, making the beautiful Mimosa up close and take photos. them invisible in the low light. The limited light Fred Muenzmay When I first approached the tree I noticed made the feathery blossoms appear like soft a pleasing fragrance and some insect activity fluff suspended in the air, and the fragrance was (depending on the time of day). The blossoms intoxicating. appeared to be from fantasyland and looked heavenly soft, and That was when I first learned that the leaves of the mimosa when I touched the fern-like leaves, they reacted to my touch. fold for the night. I often wish I could have gotten a photo. Mimosa trees are originally from Asia. The genus is named The mimosa tree is cold weather tolerant and has been after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who introduced known to survive temperatures as cold as -25 degrees it to Europe in the mid-18th century. Fahrenheit. Nature Hills Nursery in Omaha, Nebraska, claims The mimosa tree, sometimes called the Persian silk tree, is a the mimosa tree acts as a natural de-wormer for woodland legume and can help enrich the soil where it grows. The Persian creatures. name shabkhosh means “night sleeper,” and in Japan, it is known Many horticulturalists and others believe the Mimosa tree to as the sleeping tree. That is because the bipinnate leaves fold up be an ecological threat. Mimosa trees can grow in a variety of at night and during rainstorms. soils, produce large seed crops that travel and spread easily by Bipinnate simply means that instead of one undivided leaf, wind and water and re-sprout when damaged. the leaves are separated like those of a fern or a palm frond. But please be warned: The seedpods are toxic, and the seeds The flowers are anywhere from pale to deep pink and form in within them even more so. Caution children not to put the clusters that look like fine silk threads. They form long pods 5-7 seedpods or seeds in their mouths. They can cause seizures. inches long that enclose the seeds. The flowers and leaves are not toxic, and some people cook The tree’s technical name is Albizia julibrissin, and it is native them and eat them like vegetables or make tea from them. to eastern and southwestern Asia but does well in most climates Mimosa strigillosa, also known as mimosa powderpuff, is a here in the States. It is a fast-growing ornamental tree that can ground cover, not a tree, and is used as food for livestock, such reach up to 30 feet or slightly more in height. The variety we see as cattle and chickens or turkeys. It is equally utilized by wild in Alabama is a cold hardy tree. fowl, deer, caterpillars and honeybees. No part of this strain of By being cold hardy to growing zone five, the Mimosa tree mimosa was listed as toxic, and its parts are regularly utilized as can withstand freezing temperatures down to -20 degrees, food by both domestic livestock and wild animals. making it the coldest hardy Mimosa variety available. This It does not grow into trees or bushes and remains fairly close Mimosa will thrive under heavy layers of ice and snow. to the ground, usually 3 to 4 inches high, but rarely as much as The Cold Hardy Mimosa tree brings an exotic look to 12 inches high. The United States Department of Agriculture neighborhoods all over the country, even up North with their says it is not considered an ecological threat or in any way lush green leaf pairs that pop against their smooth grey trunks invasive. for a beautiful display of contrasting colors. Mimosa strigillosa is a very hardy plant and can withstand Then around mid-June, the canopy of this tree explodes many severe conditions. Like the mimosa trees, this ground with hundreds of pink blossoms all over that last until July and cover readily adapts to most soil types and can withstand August. The flowers have multiple long stamens, giving mimosa drought very well. While it does grow well from the seeds trees their nickname, the ‘silk tree.’ it produces, the stems also spread and form an overlapping The vibrant blooms attract a variety of wildlife, including vegetative mat, making it an excellent way of controlling hummingbirds and butterflies, which are a delight to watch as erosion. they flutter around the landscape, gracefully floating from Some information for this article was sourced from John bloom to bloom. Minton’s post at gardenoftomorrow.com. This tough Mimosa cultivar is also Persian Silk Tree This native of Asia extremely drought tolerant and heat ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle's Roost Herb Farms is a Master resembles a pink resistant, so it will grow in the hottest Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, cloud growing areas of the South and will to bloom vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets wild along during long, dry summer days. for 26 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net. Alabama's scenic By growing 30 to 40 feet tall and 20 rural roadways. Lake Martin Living 17

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ball 280 yards or further – sure, go back there – he Rules of Golf allow for the game to but if your best tee ball rolls out to 250, get on the be played equitably amongst a group of member’s tee. If you are a senior or junior player, players. They are not designed to punish move up another block. To do otherwise not only golfers but rather to help and to protect the field slows play but hurts your lie. of golfers in competitions. If you are walking, place your bag or pull cart But then there is “That Guy;” meaning, the to the side of the tee markers. Don’t place the bag fellow that hangs on to your very last nerve, close to a tee marker or inside the teeing area. always interrupts and is starving for attention. As a player in your group tees off, stand to This is the guy who lives by another clock and the side of the intended ball flight. Do not stand expects everyone to understand his timeline; that directly behind the player. fellow who believes deep in his mind that all of Stay still while fellow golfers play their shots. the planets in the universe are revolving around Be quiet; you can finish that conversation or him. He thinks he is an expert on the rules and joke between shots. Get your hand out of your pretty much completely disregards etiquette. pocket and quit rattling that change. Most golfers have unfortunately met him. I Dave Jennings Try to follow the ball flight for the players in try to avoid him whenever possible. Golfers who your group. If a ball enters the rough, tree line, use good etiquette are people that other golfers hazard or fescue, try to mark the entry point with love to join on the course. At the very beginning a tree, hazard marker or other landmark that will help your of the book The Rules of Golf is a section that covers etiquette. group to locate that player’s golf ball. This will help the pace of Any player who introduces someone else to the game of golf play as well. should teach that new player the importance of proper golf If you like to listen to music while you play, ask the other etiquette. These are simple rules that will last a lifetime. Skill players in your group if they would mind if you did so. I was may come and go, but everyone appreciates good manners. a musician for a number of years and love my generation of music but not on the course. I consider myself to have a pretty Before play begins smooth swing with good tempo, but if there is a quick tempo Show up on time. If you’ve scheduled a round of golf with song playing, the speed of my swing increases. A slow tempo people, don’t make them wait on you – it’s disrespectful. If song and my swing decreases in speed. you show up early, warm up on the practice tee or hit some practice putts to get a feel for the speed of the greens that day; visit the pro shop or spend a few minutes catching up with Approach Shots friends before your round of golf begins. Have you ever hit a shot out of a divot? If you normally play Make certain that you are prepared for your round of golf: the ball as it lies, I would bet you have. How did you like it? have in your bag an adequate number of golf balls, tees, ball If available, fill divots with the sand or turf mixture marker and a divot tool. provided by the club; it’s usually found on your cart. Count your clubs before you tee up the ball. We’ve all Before filling a divot, kick its edges into the center of the warmed up on the practice tee and left a club or two there, bare area to avoid creating another obstacle for other players. only to search in vain for a missing sand wedge on the third Put just enough turf mixture or sand in it to bring it level hole and hope someone turned it in. to the surrounding grass. Avoid creating a speed bump or If you own and use a rangefinder, make certain that your something that resembles a fire ant bed after a heavy rain. A battery is in good shape. Most pro shops sell these CR2 higher mound of sand actually causes damage to the mower batteries. reels that cut the fairways and is a hazard when another player’s golf ball comes to rest adjacent to it. A level pour of sand helps everyone. Pour out the sand and step on it. On the tee Be ready to hit when it’s your turn. Begin your mental shot Play from a set of tee markers that makes sense for your process as you approach the ball; then, select a club, take a game. Not all good golfers play from the tips. If you drive the 18 Lake Martin Living

practice swing, find your target and execute your golf swing. Help others locate their golf balls. If you see someone searching for a ball – help to find it. If you are holding up play for the group behind you during your search, waive the next group through. There is no need for loss of pride in allowing a faster group of golfers to play through; however, remember that The Rules allow five minutes to search. Especially on heavier traffic days, be courteous to the group ahead of you. Don’t stand and stare at them with wantful eyes while they are putting. Be patient. Slow play is aggravating for most everyone, but so is playing too fast. Most golf courses expect a four-hour round for 18 holes. Should the field on the course be on this pace but you’re playing at a three-hour pace, you have become the problem. Again, be quiet and still for the short time it takes for your fellow players to play their shots. Stand outside of their vision and allow them to play without distraction.

On the green

Find your ball mark and repair it. If your ball landed on the green, it did indeed make a mark on the green. Look for it. And while you’re at it, fix a few that have been missed by other players. If you missed your approach shot to the green and it entered a sand bunker, it is your duty to rake the bunker. Be sure to rake your entrance and exit footprints and inspect your handiwork. Would you want to hit a bunker shot from the area you just raked? Take an extra few seconds to do a good job. If it is not your turn to putt, mark your golf ball. Other golf balls are a distraction to the player who is putting. Also, if the player who is putting strikes your golf ball with his, he is penalized. Be courteous.

Stay still and quiet as other players putt

Stand outside of other players’ target lines, so you are not a distraction. If you putt out early, pick up the flagstick and step off of the green onto the fringe. The player closest to the hole should tend the pin for others. This player should also remove the flagstick from the hole, and place it on the fringe of the green. Never place a flagstick on the ground that may be on the extended line of another player’s putt. Do not drop the flagstick – this causes an indentation on the green and also damages the flagstick. The player that holes out first in the group should pick up the flag and, after everyone has completed the hole, carefully replace the flagstick into the hole. If you drag your feet on the green, repair the putting surface by tapping down the damaged area, especially around the hole. Make it smooth again. Don’t be a twister with your feet to coax the ball into the hole, but if you do, repair the green. All golfers should practice these few general courtesies and share these good habits with people they introduce to the game. If you play with others who are unaware of these practices, tactfully share these etiquette standards with them. You may turn “That Guy” into a good guy. ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Lake Martin Living 19

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Sun Festival preview STORY BY BETSY ILER

he 5th Annual Sun Festival is under way this week with new and returning events and activities all around the area, including Wind Creek State Park and Kowaliga Restaurant. New at this nine-day celebration of summer is a slip-n-slide 5K and 1-mile fun run in Alexander City. Previous festivals have featured a glow-in-the-dark run, but this year’s event offers a very ‘cool’ option at the Strand Park race end – a slip-n-slide! “The route is basically the same as it has been in previous years, but we changed the end of the race to finish at the top of Strand Park,” explained Sun Festival coordinator for the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Kim Dunn. “When racers finish, they can take a run down the slip-n-slide to cool off.” Race check-in and day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Strand Park on Saturday. The race starts at 8 a.m. with an after-party to follow. Pre-registration for the race is recommended. The entry fee for early registrants is $25; entry fee on the day of the race is $30. Register online at www.active.com or stop by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce at 175 Aliant Parkway to register. 22 Lake Martin Living

Check out the drone race at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex football field on Tuesday, July 18. This new event will feature a professional drone exhibition and a race to see who can manipulate their drones the best and fastest. Caldwell Electronics will have a few extra models on hand for anyone who wants to join the fun but doesn’t own a drone. Returning to the activity lineup this year is Alexander City Theatre II with another production featuring local talent. Patti Smith is directing Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Our Town, on July 14, 15, 20 and 22, with a fifth performance on July 23 after Sun Festival. Performances will be held at The Arbor on Green Street. Tickets are $15 and are available at Emporium Wine, Carlisle’s, Cloud Nine and The Coffee Corner downtown, at the chamber office and at TPI across the street from Benjamin Russell High School on Cherokee Road; this year, tickets also are available at The Company Store at Russell Crossroads. Central Alabama Community College (CACC) joins the festival this year with KidsFest College Bound activities on Monday, July 17. Pre-school and elementary school-aged children will visit the Alexander City college campus for robotics and welding simulations and tips from the college baseball, softball, golf, tennis and fishing coaches. The Lake Martin Young Professionals will make their inaugural appearance at this year’s festival with Trivia Night at Kowaliga Restaurant. “The Young Professionals wanted to get involved with Sun Festival, and this is an event that they have previously put on with great Fun in the Sun

Facing Page: Moon Taxi will close the event at Strand Park on July 22; Right from top: KidsFest activities include arts and crafts and exercise; Before Family Day at the Lake, paddleboarders will race at WInd Creek; Lip Sync in the Park returns to Strand Park this year.

success,” Dunn explained. Trivia teams will compete for cash prizes by answering questions about history, science, music, movies and sports. The entry fee is $5 per person for the first four team members and $10 for each additional team member. Wind Creek State Park will waive day-use fees on Sunday, July 16, for a host of activities that will include fishing with the CACC team, canoeing, sailing, beach volleyball, a hot dog eating contest and more. Though some activities at this year’s festival have not changed, the locations and details for them have. This year’s closing concert on Saturday night will be in a new location. Moon Taxi will appear on the Strand Park stage this year, and barbecue and beer will be available for sale inside the fence. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 on the day of the concert and are available at the chamber office and online at www.alexandercitychamber.com. No coolers will be allowed inside the park, Dunn said. Though a fence will be in place for the Friday night Battle of the Bands at Strand Park, that is a free event, and no admission will be charged, Dunn explained. Beer and barbecue also will be sold during the band battle event, and no coolers will be allowed inside the park. Band battle attendees are urged to bring cellphones to the event, as the crowd will vote in the winning performers, who will take home $1,000 and open for Moon Taxi on Saturday night. With the relocation of the chamber offices to the Lake Martin Innovation Center, the pie-baking contest on Friday, July 21, will take place inside, as local baking enthusiasts vie for the blue ribbon in this year’s intense competition. The car show, KidsFest Healthy Living and the start of the motorcycle ride also will take place at the innovation center. For a complete schedule of events, visit the Sun Festival Alexander City Facebook page or www. alexandercitychamber.com/sunfestival-alexander-city.

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Alabama Graphite Coosa County project could revitalize nation’s graphite mining industry

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALABAMA GRAPHITE COMPANY

oosa County could get an economic boost in the coming years, as it is home to the country’s largest graphite deposit, the historic Alabama Graphite Belt. With the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries in the U.S., the need for natural flake graphite – a critical input material for battery production – is growing, and this area’s surrounding communities could benefit substantially. The graphite belt stretches across three Alabama counties and was previously mined during world wars I and II, but when international trade routes reopened after World War II, production moved overseas. “Coosa County is a very rural, sparsely populated area. We have very few industries here, so any move in that direction is good for the county. The potential jobs created, the additional business for our current businesses, the idea of bringing in more industry, all have positive impacts,” said Kathy Fulmer, president of

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the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce. Alabama Graphite Corp. is a Canadian-based flake graphite development company operating through its U.S. subsidiary, Alabama Graphite Company (AGC), which leases the mineral rights to more than 43,000 acres of land northwest of Rockford. The initial phase of the current project included testing and sampling the area’s quantity and quality of graphite. The company has determined that this land has approximately 4 million tons of flake graphite, based on exploration to date. According to project geologist Jesse Edmondson, the pilot plant for the Coosa County project extracted graphite concentrate at 96.7 percent purity; these extractions can be easily further purified to the required 99.95 percent purity required for battery applications using halogen gas, which would be recaptured and recycled.

Originally, graphite was used in the steel industry as a relations with China, or its resources could run out. “If China is actively mining theirs, and we can afford natural lubricant based on its composition and ability to withstand high temperatures. Today, there are more than it, I don’t care where it’s coming from, but we know we’ve got it. And we can save ours to use it when we 200 applications for graphite, with lithium-ion batteries really need it,” said Hawkins, who explained that it takes being in the highest demand. 300-400 million years to “It’s a wonderful material. form new minerals. It can get really hot before Another consideration, it breaks down, and it’s soft Hawkins said, is the and easy to manipulate. But stability of the land once most importantly, for battery rock is removed and applications, is its high backfilled. He said every electric conductivity,” said rock has a structure and an Edmondson. arrangement, and if that is At this time, the U.S. disturbed, the rock structure imports 100 percent of its is weakened. There is no way battery-ready, natural graphite to ever refill it exactly the from China. According to way it came out, he said. Edmondson, issues with the “All the rocks in this China supply of graphite region are striking northeast include inconsistency, as with a slope down to the product comes from 10-15 southeast, in a Higgins Ferry different mines, as well as formation,” said Hawkins, poor mining practices with no who compared the structure environmental monitoring. to books lined up on a shelf. “You can’t develop green According to Edmondson, energy technology by using the environmental impacts dirty batteries,” said AGC would be minimal, since President and CEO Donald the area to be mined is Baxter, a veteran graphite isolated and the process mining engineer. “The world of refinement uses doesn’t need more graphite for Domestic Business Venture Facing Page: Extracted graphite concentrate environmentally friendly traditional applications. What samples from the pilot project in Coosa County; gases. The Coosa County battery companies do need Above: AGC President & CEO Donald Baxter; project would be a zeroare new sources of batteryBelow: CR2016 lithium-ion batteries built by discharge operation with ready graphite, specifically AGC using Coosa County graphite material for leftover waste being retained engineered to optimize battery electrochemical testing. and recycled on site. Plus, performance, produced using the actual mine would be at environmentally safe methods most 75 feet deep, eliminating the need for drilling and and located in politically stable regions.” blasting. No more than 100 acres would be mined at any But Geology Professor at Auburn University Dr. John given time, and after the graphite mining operation is Hawkins said he feels the possible consequences of completed, the land would be prepared for replanting by graphite mining don’t compare with the small the timber company that owns the property. amount of money that could be The graphite, which comes out of the made or saved. ground in flake form, then has to be “You might make some shaped into spheres that are 25 microns money, but you’re going long (one millionth of a meter), said to pay a cost to the Edmondson. This spheronization environment and a cost process is crucial because more to the refining process. materials could be packed into the There is a cost to be paid anode of a battery this way. for having locally sourced The graphite would then be graphite,” said Hawkins. coated with another layer “Would you rather pay to of carbon to optimize import it and let someone else deal performance. with the environmental impacts?” “This is basically to There also are a finite number of homogenize the outer resources in the world, so it makes surface. It enhances more sense, said Hawkins, to save the properties of it and U.S. reserves until they are needed. maintains the stability of At any point, the U.S. could lose Lake Martin Living 27

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Mining and Processing

Clockwise from top left: An AGC employee splits a drill core for analysis; Diamond core drilling at the Coosa project in 2015; The view looking northwest from the 43,000 acre site located in Coosa County where AGC will mine; A photomicrograph of flake graphite shaped into spheres that are 25 microns long; Photomicrograph of graphite that comes out of the ground in flake form.

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Alexander City and also the marble mine in Sylacauga, the graphite long term,” said Edmondson. there is a lot of local skilled labor in the area with a The U.S. has had zero production of graphite in the manufacturing mindset and expertise in engineering, markets since WWII, which was the peak of graphite managing and technical labor, said McClellan. Central production in Alabama that began in the 1800s. The Alabama Community College (CACC) also works with resurgence of operations using modern equipment, local companies to manipulate courses and training methods and technology could be a significant boost to programs that are geared toward skills needed in those the local economy. companies to ensure local employment and growth. AGC estimates that the economic impact of the “We have two missions. Number one is providing project over the life of the mine could be as much as our students with skills for a career, but number two $2.4 billion, said Baxter. is providing our companies with the skilled labor they “We are excited at the opportunity to bring the need to be competitive,” said Mike Mann, industrygraphite industry back to Alabama, where our mine training specialist at CACC. could play a key role in providing a domestic supply According to Edmondson, Alabama Graphite of a critical, strategic mineral needed by the emerging predicts the creation of 75 jobs, some being recruited technology markets,” he said. “This would bring industry to Alabama with a critical expertise positions, but the hope is the majority would be local hires. material and bring “We’ve been in manufacturing communication to the area. It’s with the potentially very LMAEDA, as well attractive for other as Manufacture companies to Alabama, and move here and has they’ve done an potential to increase impressive job industry all around with establishing in the county,” a workforce added Edmondson. training program According to in the state. Hats Don McClellan, off to them and executive director the community of the Lake Martin college on the effort Area Economic they’ve done,” said Development Edmondson. Alliance AGC is in the (LMAEDA), about funding phases 75 percent of for the project at residents drive out Mineral Abundance the moment, but a of Coosa County AGC estimates roughly 4 million tons of flake graphite are available number of different for work each locally, which could provide a domestic-based source for a battery companies day, so anything number of different applications. are presently testing that would keep its product for people employed potential uses. The company’s main focus and shortin the community would be a benefit. McClellan and term goal is to work with battery suppliers and the his staff visited the mining site, where they could see U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), since the military graphite at the land’s surface firsthand. They also have personnel tend to have more than 20 electronics on been researching graphite and its potential economic their bodies at a time, most relying on lithium-ion benefits. batteries. Due to the importance of these batteries, “I think it would be a great thing for Coosa County,” the DOD has mandated that battery companies they said McClellan, who explained the job of the LMAEDA contract must have batteries built in the U.S., using U.S. is to work with companies to bring them to the area raw materials, if available. Having a domestic supply and help them grow within the community. “We’ll do would be important as well, so that market could be anything in the world to help them, and we certainly targeted without foreign competition, according to support them.” Edmondson. Additionally, the potential for indirect jobs from But even with some bumps in the road, as soon as support agencies is strong, providing another form of requisite funding is received, the company could have economic growth. According to McClellan, about three a functional mine – and be reaping financial benefits to seven indirect jobs on average are created when a – with the purification plant in Rockford in about 18 new industry locates to the area. months. As a result of the Russell brands history in 30 Lake Martin Living

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Marking history The 4th county courthouse envelops two previous renditions

STORY & PHOTOS BY BETSY ILER

he Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville is actually a building within a building within a building, as evidenced by three cornerstones, all of which remain exposed inside the county center. The original courthouse on the site was erected in the South Carolina “open arms” style in 1861, with architectural details that mirrored a Tuscan style rural courthouse. Civil war broke out just as the building was completed, and the courthouse structure was neglected over the next 40 years and fell into disrepair. When funds

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became available to refurbish the original building, which was built by P. Coniff, additional space was needed. With the exception of the cornerstone wall, the new building – designed by architect W.C. Chamberlain & Co. – was constructed around the old one in 1901. Chamberlain was known for his design of courthouses and is credited with numerous such buildings across the South, including the Holmes County Courthouse in Mississippi, the Pulaski County Courthouse in Virginia and the Jeff Davis County Courthouse in Georgia. The 1901 structure

was built by W.R. Harper, Cornerstones of the County Facing Page Top: The cornerstones of the who was known for his original building and the first renovation are courthouse construction still visible in a ground floor hallway of the projects. County Courthouse in Dadeville; The cornerstones for these Tallapoosa Bottom: Like the original build in 1861, the two buildings remain visible current courthouse features red brick and – along with the red brick stone accents; Above: A historic marker was of the original 1861 wall – placed in front of the courthouse last month. on the ground floor of the courthouse on N. Broadnax Street. Another cornerstone upstairs, just inside the second floor main entrance, attests to a 1960 renovation, which was designed by architect Martin J. Lide and built by Lynn H. Blair. In addition to other changes, a new entrance was built in a forward addition that enclosed the two previous cornerstones. But none of these three buildings was the county’s first courthouse. The original courthouse was built in the 1830s, shortly after the dedication of the county in 1832. A drawing of the building was included on a Dadeville map dated 1836. Similar designs have been attributed to builder Joshua Mitchell. The map drawing features a Federal style structure with half-round transoms over the doors and white trim against red brick walls. The county was established in December of 1832 on lands that the Creek Nation ceded to the U.S. Government by the Treaty of Cusseta in March of that same year. Prior to that time, Dadeville had been a trading post on the southern route around the Appalachian Mountains. The promise of farmland for $1.25 per acre brought European settlers to the area, which prospered with the cotton crop and the textile industry. Learn more about the formation and history of Tallapoosa County from the historical marker that last month was placed on the courthouse lawn. And much more archived information, along with artifacts, photos, records, historical costumes and furnishings, can be viewed at the Tallapoosee Historical Museum just up the road from the courthouse at 214 N. Broadnax St. The museum is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call the museum office at 256-825-7535. Lake Martin Living 33

The Blast This year’s Independence Day at Lake Martin ticked all the boxes STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

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ink flamingo hats, children dressed as zoo animals, a paper maché Kowaliga Indian, the yellow submarine and an astounding amount of red, white and blue garb and décor filled the banks of Lake Martin for the annual Fourth of July Blast and Boat Parade this year. A total of 30 boats turned out to take part in the parade this year, which was down from last year’s numbers, said Selena Bunn of Kowaliga Marina. Bunn credited the lower turnout to the nonstop rain that flooded the area for the previous week. But July 4 this year was sunny and beautiful, despite a forecast of rain, and hundreds of boats lined the parade’s route, while festive spectators watched from the shorelines. Boats of varying shapes and sizes – including one paddling rowboat – blared American-themed music as their occupants sang patriotic songs, threw candy at the crowds and danced and shouted their way from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor and back again. This year’s judges were locals Christa Speigner, Sarah Ayers and Susan Campbell, along with Campbell’s niece Emily Goldsmith, who lives in North Carolina. Each boat entry was scored on a 1-10 scale in each of the following categories: Tallest Flag, Largest Flag, Most Creative, Most Patriotic Crew and Best Overall. “It was a lot of fun and very exciting to see all the creativity of different boats,” said Campbell. The most difficult task, said Goldsmith, was that some boats drove by too fast. The judges had to search for boat numbers and score the multiple categories before the entries left the dock’s view. All four judges agreed though, the more enthusiastic the boaters aboard were, the easier it was to give them a better mark. The hardest decision to make, said the judges, was in the Most Patriotic category, as so many boats were decked out in flags, balloons, wigs, costumes and props – ranging from an eagle head to a Donald Trump impersonator.

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First place winners of each category earned a $150 gift certificate to use at any Russell marina and second place winners won a $75 gift certificate. The tallest flag winner was Kenny Campbell with a giant red balloon that floated at least 50 feet in the air with a small flag attached to the string. Tito Sanchez won the largest flag category, and his boat was playing Sweet Home Alabama as it floated passed the judges. Laurie Bullington won the most creative title with her boat’s theme “Kowaliga Indian,” complete with a towering handmade Indian out of paper maché, a teepee decoration on the boat’s stern and all crew members donning feathers in their hair and Native American clothing. The winner of the Most Patriotic category was Jeff Fox whose crew sang God Bless America loudly for the crowds. The best overall winner was John Anker, whose team won $500 cash. His boat featured a lookout perch with a crewmember using a periscope, a kid dressed as George Washington steering from an oversized wheel and a handmade cannon off the bow displaying the word “diplomacy.” That night, the Bank Walkers opened the Fireworks show at The AMP, hosted by Russell Lands and Sweet Tea Trio headlined. The Celebrate Freedom event July 3 at Benjamin Russell High School boasted large crowds and performances by Raised in Glory and 7eveth Time Down. The weekend before the holiday, the Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual Fireworks Bash with vendors, games for kids and live music. Summer Celebration

Previous page: The fireworks at The AMP this year were spectacular; Clockwise from left: Sweet Tea Trio rocked The AMP for the second year in a row; The boat parade had 30 festive participants and enthusiastic spectators; Spectators enjoyed Kona Ice at the Celebrate Freedom event held at Benjamin Russell High School; Nearly 2,500 people watched the Hackneyville fireworks July 1; Children hula-hooped during the Fourth of July festivities.

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Wishing Someone Well Community icon finds new home at hospital

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he Eagle has landed,” was famously articulated by astronaut Neil Armstrong upon landing on the moon in 1969. On June 30, Russell Medical staff quipped with the same line as we celebrated the arrival Symbol of Community Heritage Roosts in Hospital Courtyard of a famous eagle to its new home on the Russell The refurbished Russell Corporation eagle was unveiled earlier this Medical campus. month in its new home at the courtyard at Russell Medical. The Russell Corporation eagle, which had graced the front of the Russell Corp. main office iconic piece. for 40 years, was recently restored and installed “Eagles are majestic. They are proud. They in the courtyard between the hospital and are powerful and known for their keen vision. Professional Office Building. The hospital has What a perfect representation of the true grit deemed this beautifully crafted cast iron eagle that is the fabric of this community. We are perched above a fountain as a wishing well, or proud to be its new home,” Peace said. rather, a ‘Wish Someone Well’ fountain. Councilwoman Audrey “Buffy” Colvin The cast iron eagle was produced in 1977 by was credited with spearheading the effort to Robinson Iron to celebrate the 75th anniversary of relocate the fountain to the Russell Medical Russell Corporation – once a global textile giant campus. She thanked her fellow elected officials founded by Benjamin Russell and headquartered for their support in transferring guardianship in Alexander City. Mr. Ben, as he was commonly and pledged that it will remain in good hands. referred to, began using the eagle as the symbol Former Russell executives, including former for Russell Mills in the early 1900s. President Dwight Carlisle, were on hand Over the years, the eagle became an iconic for the ceremony. Dr. Mary Emily Sheffield, Susan Foy symbol of the company, as it appeared on president of the medical staff, and Mayor distribution trucks, apparel and in the Russell Nabors unveiled the fountain, followed by a logo mark. Those who grew up in the area in special blessing by hospital chaplain Brother Russell’s heyday regarded it as a symbol of the community’s Wayne Cowhick. As a special treat, “Spirit,” Auburn heritage. University’s bald eagle, was on hand for photos during and Mayor Jim Nabors, former CFO of Russell Corp. after the ceremony. and current chairman of the board for Russell Medical, The month of June also marked the arrival of Dr. Ravali addressed the crowd during the unveiling ceremony. He Tarigopula, pulmonologist, to the medical staff. “Dr. Tari” noted the eagle has stood through the good times and the is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, sleep and bad for both the company and the city. He stated that in its internal medicine. Her office is located in Suite 209 in the new location, future generations would see the eagle and Professional Building. Call her office at 256-215-7474. view it as a symbol of hope. Welcome, Dr. Tari! Jim Peace, president and CEO of Russell Medical, said the hospital is honored to be the new custodian for the ~ Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.

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Don´t fear success SBA could help your business grow

iffany Huff has worked at Lake Martin provide a current personal financial statement Building Supply in Alexander City for 15 and three years’ worth of business and personal years. When the owner decided tax returns. First-time commercial to retire last fall, Tiffany and her borrowers might need help getting husband bought the business. their business plans and financials After consulting with their banker, together. Your bank can help, and you the Huffs decided that a Small Business can also talk to nonprofit resources like Administration (SBA) loan was the a small business development center. right fit to help them purchase the business. Be prepared to show consistent cash An SBA loan is a standard business flow and ability to pay back the debt loan made by a lender that carries Before approving a loan, a bank the backing of the Small Business and the SBA will want to see your Administration, which allows the company’s financial history, as well as lender to make loans that might not a personal financial statement. They’ll meet conventional criteria. It’s one of also want to review your credit score, the best ways for a business to fund its evaluate your business’s performance growth, but it is also a viable option for and consider how you’ll use the loan. Mark Woods new business owners, like the Huffs, The amount of money you would who were buying an existing business. need to invest to secure an SBA loan is Many small business owners don’t consider determined on a case-by-case basis. SBA loans because of misconceptions that the process is too complicated and takes too long. Understand the SBA’s timeframe for approval The Huffs also weren’t sure if the SBA process was Applying for an SBA loan really isn’t much something they could navigate, but they found different than applying for a conventional loan. that with help from an experienced SBA lender, it The information required is similar, and the wasn’t overly difficult. program has changed drastically over the last If you’re thinking about pursuing an SBA loan decade, so moving through the SBA loan process for your business, here are some things to keep in is much faster than it used to be. On average, the mind: SBA process can take 45 to 60 days. Of course, that depends in part on how quickly you can gather and provide all of the information required Most small businesses are eligible Your business must be an operational, for-profit for the loan. business to qualify. It’s important to work with a banker who has experience in SBA lending. An experienced SBA Be ready to say how you’ll use the funds banker knows the rules and regulations, has a You’ll need to know what you’re going to use the loan for and how much you’ll need. Borrowers grasp of what information you need to provide and can get the application done quickly and can use an SBA loan for a variety of businessefficiently, so you can get back to what’s important related purposes, such as buying equipment, – running your business. purchasing a building, hiring new employees, providing long-term working capital or even ~ Mark Woods is Vice President, Team Lead refinancing debt. SBA Alabama with USAmeriBank. For more information on SBA loans, email SBAInfo@ Understand your financials usameribank.com or call 1-866-979-2265. To apply for a loan, business owners need to

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Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Calypso Art Festival June 10, 2017 Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina 1. Carson and Beth Nelson and Jaylee Noe 2. Julie Brock and Kenny Franklin

3. Annie Bartol 4. Ethan, Abby and Russ Davidson, Jeremy Haynes, Amanda Davidson, Ainsley, Zachery, Allison and David Haynes

5. Laura Latimer Mills, Barry Boddie, Phil Spraggins and Tim Thornton 6. Tyler Garlipp, Brent Dillard, Brandon Pitchford and Dean Harbison 7. Tess and Mary Grace Staples

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Auburn Ambush Lake Martin June 8, 2017 Willow Point Golf & Country Club 1. Wayne Patterson and Gerri Jo McDaniel

2. Dan Chappell, Eltoro Freeman and Ben Chappell

3. Jimmy and Felicia Long 4. Angela and Ron VanHouten 5. Mark Nunnelly, Jim Colvin and Donnie Wadsworth 6. John and Janice Massa 7. Tracy and Jeff Kirk and Elizabeth Gowan 8. Gale Parrott, Kaylyn Mitchell and Aubie Lake Martin Living 41

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June 17, 2017 Charles E. Bailey Sportplex 1. Hank and Eddie Adams 2. Kinsley, Jessica, Will and Scott Coats 3. Jake and Mike Robertson

7 4. Rylen Northcutt and Ana'ya Waldrop 5. Corey Thornton, Gracie, Harlan and Brittany Butler 6. Camilla Foster, Jaivion Freeman, Zaquaviae and Zai Files 7. Lewis Campbell, Jimmy and Pay Avery, McKinley, Ben and Morgan Campbell

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Water Wars

June 17, 2017 Wind Creek State Park 1. Jolly Young

2. David Thomas, Hayden Barrentine, Easton Thomas and Jonah Taylor

3. Bailee and Katie Seaman and Amanda Brooks 4. Remi and Jessica Lobell 5. Danny Gilreath, Rachel, Brad, Evan and Riley Hodges and Ronnie Gilreath 6. Dale Ferguson, James, Carmela and Jenna Owens, Kaci Love and Terri Ferguson

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27th Annual Jazz Fest June 9, 2017 Strand Park 1. Suzzan Tarno and Clyde Gulledge

2. Randy Dawkins and Terry Martin

3. Mollie and Billy Barrett 4. Sheila and Danny Ashley 5. Rylee Holley, Kynsley Rae Blasingame, Bailey Mitchell and Ivy Vickers 6. Dorothy Benson and Kathy Young 7. Jane Blackenship and Dan and Kay Jarvis 8. Carrie, Lucy and Katie Waldrop and LeighAnne Caldwell 44 Lake Martin Living

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27th Annual Jazz Fest June 10, 2017 Lake Martin Amphitheatre 1. Lila and Bea Graves

5 2. Luke, Joshua Bo and Renee Duke and Kenzie Owens 3. Cindy and Mitch Sneed 4. Janet Price and Phyllis McAnally 5. Jackson Walters, Julian Hetzler and Jenna Walters

6. Cody Dobbins and Victoria Moorehead

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Hackneyville Shrimp Boil Bash July 1, 2017 Hackneyville Baseball Field 1. Jason Moran

2. Amy Hamlet and Tiffany Patterson 3. Kristel Thomas and Kathy Moss

4. Mady Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell and Abby Counts 5. Scott and Jessica Coats, Amanda Shurum, Hunter Cleveland and Marty Shurum 6. Bailee James, Elizabeth Meek, Jayda McClure and Kyleigh Shirey

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Battling for the Stage Bands

From Left: The Talismen and Airside

Six local and regional bands have been selected to compete in this year’s Sun Festival Band Battle. Russell Lands On Lake Martin will sponsor this annual favorite event July 21 for the third year in a row. Get ready for a fun night with family and friends at Strand Park in Alexander City, listening to a variety of musical genres as they compete for the prize – the opening spot on stage for headliner Moon Taxi on Saturday night, along with $1,000 cash. Each band will play for 30 minutes and will be judged by industry judges, according to Kim Dunn, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce director of marketing. Attendees also will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite band once all performers have completed their sets. Four of the six bands competing are native to Alex City, including the Rachel Wilson band, Madwind, Duece’s Wild and Common Phenomenon. The Rachel Wilson Band is a local group playing a blend of 48 Lake Martin Living

rock, blues and country. Madwind self-describes as a party band, playing oldies but goodies, classic rock and country. Featuring four lead singers providing an array of musical vocals, this group has a strong local following. Duece’s Wild is a four-piece cover band with members ranging from age 21 to 68 and with the range of songs covered spanning the decades. Common Phenomenon is a four-piece, newly formed Indie rock band from the Alexander City area. Airside is a Memphis-based rock band that formed in 2014, and this group dabbles in sounds of Indie, funk and pop. The Talismen are a Montgomery-based jam band formed in 2015 comprised of one college freshman and recent high school graduates from Montgomery Academy and Park Crossing High School. They play soulful and funk-filled original music, along with covers of their favorite bands, such as Widespread Panic.

LAKE REGION EVENTS July 14

Sun Festival Kick-off at Friday on the Green

Russell Lands On Lake Martin will kick off the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Sun Festival with the Jonathan Bloom Band at Friday on the Green at Russell Crossroads. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.

July 14-23 Our Town

Alexander City Theatre II will present Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic, Our Town, at The Arbor on the First United Methodist Church Green Street campus at 7 p.m. on July 14, 15 and 20 and 2 p.m. on July 22 and 23. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.act2fineartscenter.com, at the door or at locations listed on the website. Email actheatreii@gmail.com for more information.

July 15

Book Sale

Fill a bag with books for $5 at the Dadeville Public Library’s annual summer book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchased individually, hardback books are $1 each, and paperbacks are 50 cents. The library is located at 205 N. West St. in Dadeville. For information, call Elaine Toney at 678-231-1666.

July 16

Tallapoosee Historical Society

Harold Banks and Jerry Bynum will present a program about the history of Smith Mountain and the fire tower there, as well as the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association effort to create an outdoor environmental education center at Smith Mountain. Email ejwashburn@charter.net for information.

July 19 & 26

Field and Forest Hike

Wind Creek State Park will host a trail hike at 9 a.m. Day use fees apply. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. For information, call 256-329-0845.

July 21-23

Couples Retreat at New Water

Tom and JoAnn Doyle will lead a retreat for married and engaged

couples at New Water in Dadeville. Cost is $300 per couple. Lodging is available at Creekside Lodge or free tent camping and bunk rooms are available. For information, visit newwater.com or email Micah Simpson at micah@ newwater.com.

July 22

Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run

The 14th annual Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run will benefit local charities as players begin at The Ridge Marina and travel to River North, Harbor Point, Real Island and Kowaliga marinas to collect the best hand of cards. Prizes for the winning hands and best costumes will be awarded at the after-party at Kowaliga Restaurant. For information and to register, call 256212-1416 or visit russellmarine.net.

July 22

Moon Taxi Sun Festival Concert

American Indie-progressive rock band Moon Taxi will headline the Fifth Annual Sun Festival concert on Saturday, July 22, at Strand Park in downtown Alexander City. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.alexandercitychamber.com or at the Chamber of Commerce office. For more information and the schedule of Sun Festival events, visit www. alexandercitychamber.com.

July 22

Fit in 22 with Ty Levett

Join top fitness trainer Ty Levett for a free 22-minute workout at 8:30 a.m. on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. For more information, call Robert Gunn at 256-496-4232.

July 22

Stargazing

The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park for an evening of stargazing over Lake Martin. Day use fees apply. For information, call 256329-0845.

July 28

Art, Liquor and Music

Fermenter’s Market on the Green will host a gallery opening and sale

for Annie Bartol’s artwork, handmade jewlery and Erskine leather. John Emerald Distilling Co. will provide liquor tastings, and there will be live music performed by Sylacauga native Rocky Lucas. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and artwork will remain on display at Fermenter's throughout the month of August.

Aug. 5

Fit in 22 with Ty Levett

Join top fitness trainer Ty Levett for a free 22-minute workout at 8:30 a.m. on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. For more information, call Robert Gunn at 256-496-4232.

Aug. 13

Sunday Night Supper

Call 256-215-7080 to reserve space at the table for this special oneseating dinner service at SpringHouse Restaurant. Scott Burlingame will mix up a tasty seasonal cocktail mingling at 6 p.m., and Front of House Manager and Sommelier Daniel Goslin will plan a small selection of wines for dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner menu will include shareable dishes that have been handselected by Chef Rob. Cost is $40++ per person (does not include alcohol) and $15++ for children under 12.

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.

Sept. 3

Labor Day Weekend Concert

The summer concert series at The AMP comes to a dramatic close as concert goers of all ages gather at The AMP for the final event of the year. Visit www.theamponlakemartin.com, keep an eye on The AMP Facebook page or call 256-397-1019 for information about this year’s event.

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. Lake Martin Living 49

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

Sept. 11

Horizons Unlimited

Dolores Hydock will present the fable The Red-Headed Woman Meets Mr. Death and Southern Comfort in a CastIron Skillet, one of the last traditional tall tales of the American Frontier, at the Alexander City Board of Education building at 375 Lee St. from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in cooperation with Horizons Unlimited. For information, email Susie Boyles at sboyles1947@gmail.com.

Season-Long Events PATH Garden Harvest

Every Thursday at 8:30 a.m., volunteers and Lake Martin Area Boys and Girls Club members harvest vegetables at the PATH Community Garden on Green Street next to the Jacob’s Ladder playground. The harvest is donated to the Salvation Army for distribution. To volunteer, email Kim Fraher at kimfraher@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Jr. 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.

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. in 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.

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.

Amateur Radio Club

The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Church of Christ with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact Club President Tim Mayfield at 256-329-1172 or Secretary John Philips at 256-212-4063.

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. For the schedule, visit the website Calendar.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin. com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.

Strand Sessions

The Lake Martin Young Professionals will host live music at Strand Park the first Thursday of August from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring chairs and coolers.

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. 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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 15, except July 21 (Sun Festival Battle of the Bands).

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 apply that $5 to 50 Lake Martin Living

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Crossroads Community Garden Club Pancake Breakfast

The Crossroads Community Garden Club members will serve up pancakes at the Artists Cabin at Russell Crossroads. For details, visit www.RussellCrossroads.com.

Live Music Sundays at Kowaliga

On the the fourth Sunday in July, and the first and third Sundays in August, come enjoy live acoustic music on the deck of Kowaliga Restaurant from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Kowaliga will serve a full menu all day on Wednesdays through Sundays at the lake this summer.

First Sundays Crawfish

Kowaliga Restaurant’s Chef Ban will be boiling up the Southern favorite, crawfish, along with all the usual fixin’s, in addition to the regular menu on the first Sunday of the month. The crawfish will be available only on the first Sunday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 256-2157035.

Free Driving and Docking Clinics

Blue Creek Marina will host free clinics on Mondays this summer to teach driving and docking a boat. Registration is required, and clinics run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snacks and bottled water are provided. Bring your own lunch. Space is limited, so call Jennifer or Nicole at 256-8258888 to reserve your spot. Pontoon clinics will be held Aug. 7 and Sept. 11; towboat clinics are scheduled for July 17, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18; and sterndrive clinic dates are July 24, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25.

MainStreet Farmers Market

The MainStreet Farmers Market offers fresh-picked local produce every Saturday through October from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. next to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Lee Street in Alexander City.

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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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29 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442 282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

32 Bless Your Heart 334-531-0960 90 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024 33 Original Grace Boutique 334-639-0125 10 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

Hotels & Lodges 34 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853 35 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441 7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Churches 36 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 16 256-234-2567 1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010

37 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618 2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

17 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132 1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

38 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853

Lakeside Mercantile 19 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 20 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

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28 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

15 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036 230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

18 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900 7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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27 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853

31 Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt@ Smith's Marina 256-444-8793

13 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003 65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

26 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133 6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853

9 Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market 256-215-7070 17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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SpringHouse 8 256-215-7080 12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Homeplate Cafe 10 256-825-0583 191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853

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23 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com 410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010

21 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 22 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333 288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

Dock Builders 39 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443 180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 40 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400 6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

Recreation 41 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

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IS GOD DEAD?

Games People Play The Last Word

between her hands and claimed that she would not he Fourth of July has always meant a lot to my read it again. family. Yes, the national independence aspect The other women leaned back in their chairs is a tremendous part of the holiday (and thus confidently and folded their arms with Cheshire to us), but we really look forward to the cavalcade Cat-like smirks. Truth be told, they were very of game time. When I was young, my grandfather relieved this question avoided them, and they started a tradition in which there were all types of enjoyed watching the men struggle for an answer. all kinds of contests all day long. Winners of the The question was, after all, a real stumper: ‘Is various games got prizes – sometimes even trophies! God dead?’ Those first couple of years, I cleaned up. Of course, The men’s first inclinations were, ‘Um ... Isn’t this I was the only grandchild available at the time, but I a pretty philosophical and subjective question for a racked up awards like Gone with the Wind. family-fun themed board game?’ Obviously, my family is pretty competitive when Their next thoughts were, ‘Even if the question is it comes to playing games. Very competitive. At any definitely answerable, how do the people of Hasbro game. You know, that reminds me of a story ... (cue dream sequence music and squiggly lines). Luke Robinson know? This type of information surely gives the company a leg up on Milton Bradley! Why hasn’t Many moons ago, my parents and their friends this been in the news or something?’ were hooked on what was then a new board game Even though the question was only made of three little words, called Trivial Pursuit (TP). The game comes in many forms now. There are TPs for specific decades or occupations, but back then, it carried a lot of significance. It sounded more like a religious scholar’s thesis title page than something asked in a Trivial there was only one option. Pursuit game. Especially when other questions read like, ‘Which The group gathered at one of their respective houses and is the largest of the Great Lakes?’ played the game for hours on end. Usually, the teams were After several pensive and self-reflective moments, the men divided into a men-versus-women battle of the sexes. As most debated about how to answer. They asked the women for clues, competitions get when couples are split and then pitted against but the females were afraid those were standard male tricks and each other, the game got very heated. left the card securely covered on the table. One night, my parents hosted the dinner/game party. The As the minutes wore on like hours, the dinner party food was consumed quickly in hopes of jumping right into transformed into a modern day Council of Trent. Sips of vino Trivial Pursuit; and then, seated oppositely at the long dinner were replaced with all types of Clinton-esque contemplations. table, the men and women prepared to determine, once and for “What is death?” “What is life?” “What is ‘is’?” all, which gender was smartest (at least, according to standards In the end, my father convinced the group it was better to be set by Hasbro, the game’s manufacturer). safe than sorry. Some men looked out the sliding glass doors to Because the competition was so cutthroat, the couples had make sure lightning-filled storm clouds weren’t gathering. They to adopt various habits and rules not necessarily included in nervously nodded in agreement and went with ‘No ... he is NOT the game’s official instructions. For instance, a question could dead’ as their final answer. only be repeated once and the questioners – especially the By this point, the women were just as eager to get to the back females – were very careful not to look at the answer prior to the of the card as the men. All eyes seemed to scream, ‘Oh, great opposition’s submission in fear of some form of marital extra Hasbro, tell us the answer to this universal mystery!’ sensory perception giving away the correct reply to their mates But instead of an answer, the questioner only burst into seated across the table. Therefore, once a question was asked, the asker tightly cupped the question card in his or her hands, as the embarrassed laughter. It turned out, she had read the answer side to the game card, answers were printed on the back. not the question. Cheating was both abhorred and anticipated in this game, so In her haste to keep the answer secret, she had covered the card security was at a premium. card too quickly to notice her mistake. The actual question was As this particular night wore on, the match was very tight. supposed to be, ‘What was on the cover of Time Magazine on There were the typical questions like ‘Who was the MVP of April 8, 1966?’ with the answer being, of course, ‘Is God Dead?’ Super Bowl X?’ and ‘Who was Richard Nixon’s Secretary of There was a great sigh of relief around the dinner table. The State?’ Then, a female team member asked a question that shook men were allowed a new question, and no one was struck by a the dinner party to its core. vengeful thunderbolt. She lifted the card, posed the query and quickly covered the From that point forward, though, the couples decided it card with both hands. might be best to stick to Monopoly. The men sat in stunned silence. Jaws hit the floor, and wine glasses were nervously emptied. ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a The guys asked her to repeat the question, as it had truly weekly column for the Alexander City Outlook. bewildered them. She reiterated the question, slammed the card 58 Lake Martin Living

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