Lake Martin Living July 2017

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

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From the Editor’s Desk

E

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 16.

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!

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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Lake Martin Living Chairman Kenneth Boone Publisher Steve Baker Managing Editor Betsy Iler Assistant Magazine Editor Amy Passaretti Contributors Dave Jennings Luke Robinson Fred Muenzmay Cliff Williams Susan Foy Mitch Sneed Mark Woods Magazine Distribution Manager David Kendrick Creative Services Audra Spears Darlene Johnson Hallie Holloway Marketing/Advertising Sales Tippy Hunter Emily Gregg Tabby Edwards Scott Hardy Lake Martin Living P.O. Box 999 Alexander City, AL 35011 256-234-4281 www.lakemartinmagazine.com

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ON THE COVER

Coosa County is poised for an economic boost with the prospect of renewed flake graphite mining to supply makers of lithium-ion batteries.

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FEATURES 22. SUN FESTIVAL W hat’s new – and what favorite activities return – for the 5th annual celebration of summer 26. ALABAMA GRAPHITE A Coosa County project could revitalize the nation’s graphite mining industry and boost the local economy 32. MARKING HISTORY The 4th county courthouse in Dadeville envelops two previous renditions 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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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 14. FAB FINDS 16. HAPPY GARDEN 18. FROM THE TEE 38. MEDICAL NEWS 39. MONEY MATTERS 40. OH SNAP! 48. LAKE REGION EVENTS 58. THE LAST WORD

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AROUND THE AREA

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.

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Space Walk STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY BETSY ILER

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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 Facing Page: Amilia available in 15, 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. kids have fun.

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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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FABULOUS FINDS

Willow Glynn, The Abby $1,250,000 Just completed by RLH Construction. The Abby is a 3,219 sq. ft. plan designed by Chuck Frusterio. Owner’s suite and guest suites on main level with spacious livingdining-kitchen and large covered porch. Lake level offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, generous lake-prep room, family room, wet bar, second laundry, and spacious covered patio for outdoor entertaining.

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by Classic Homes, this plan is a unique design that provides lake views from every room. The main living area is surrounded by covered lakeside porches. Two owner’s suites on main level and rec room, bunk loft and two guest suites on upper level. A detached two-car garage with guest suite above completes this plan.

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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!

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Willow Glynn, Riverside Cottage $1,224,900 Under construction by RLH Construction & designed by Mitch Ginn, this design offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 living areas and vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and owner’s suite. Enjoy the spectacular water views from both of the spacious covered porches.

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62 Windjammer, Windermere $898,000 Top quality appointments & finishes including white oak floors, granite & marble countertops, travertine stonework, stainless appliances, copper lanterns, & a vaulted wood ceiling. Main level is completely handicap accessible. The screened and open-air lakeside porches face a large stone, wood-burning fireplace. Extras include a private outdoor shower off the master bath, commercial grade ice maker, gas cooking stove, top quality custom-built cabinetry, a butler's pantry, nursery/sleeping closet, a boat lift, an underground pet fence, & a green monster fishing light. One of our favorite properties!

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883 North Ridge, The Ridge $1,050,000 Brand new and ready for you!! This lake home is market priced and has all the extra you dream about---views from most rooms.. huge open greatroom; master on main with greatroom and bedrooms on lower level for a quick dash to the lake. Deep water lot and landscaped with gorgeous stones... Call for your personal appointment!

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Lot 7 Lacewings Road, Alexander City • $279,900 With +-400 ft. of waterfront, this spacious, level lot is perfect to build your dream home! Located in Windover, a Russell Lands development, it features nice water views which opens up to big water views. Great swimming, boating, fishing and fun just waiting for you! See today!

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2426 Dobbs Road, Alexander City • $319,000 Most amazing buy in Alexander City..Welcome home to this exquisite move-in ready 6BR/5BA home. Remodeled master BR suite on main level w/family rm, den, dining rm & kit w/stainless steel appl. 4 BR, 2 beautifully updated BA upstairs, basement is any families dream w/den & FP, workout rm, 1BR & gorgeous bathroom. Walk out of the basement into your park like setting fenced in back yard w/saltwater pool & workshop.

New concrete circle driveway, roof, windows & septic system in past 5 years. This home is nestled on two oversized lots in the wonderful neighborhood of Indian Hills.

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163 Alabama Street, Alexander City • $267,000 Historical commercial building located in main central park of downtown Alex. City...Built in 1935, it features a beautiful masonry brick construction with high ceilings. Lovely, vintage inside brick walls, open floor plan and space with 2BAs and shower. Several multi-use rooms, handicap accessible, and insulated tinted windows provide lots of natural light. This iconic building will last a lifetime and is ready for your special business!

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Mimosa 16 Lake Martin Living

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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.

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Play T

Nice From the Tee

he Rules of Golf allow for the game to ball 280 yards or further – sure, go back there – be played equitably amongst a group of but if your best tee ball rolls out to 250, get on the players. They are not designed to punish member’s tee. If you are a senior or junior player, golfers but rather to help and to protect the field move up another block. To do otherwise not only of golfers in competitions. slows play but hurts your lie.

But then there is “That Guy;” meaning, the If you are walking, place your bag or pull cart fellow that hangs on to your very last nerve, to the side of the tee markers. Don’t place the bag always interrupts and is starving for attention. close to a tee marker or inside the teeing area.

This is the guy who lives by another clock and As a player in your group tees off, stand to expects everyone to understand his timeline; that the side of the intended ball flight. Do not stand fellow who believes deep in his mind that all of directly behind the player. the planets in the universe are revolving around Stay still while fellow golfers play their shots. him. He thinks he is an expert on the rules and Be quiet; you can finish that conversation or pretty much completely disregards etiquette. joke between shots. Get your hand out of your Most golfers have unfortunately met him. I try pocket and quit rattling that change.

Dave Jennings to avoid him whenever possible. Golfers who use Try to follow the ball flight for the players in good etiquette are people that other golfers love your group. If a ball enters the rough, tree line, to join on the course. At the very beginning of the hazard or fescue, try to mark the entry point with book The Rules of Golf is a section that covers etiquette. Any a tree, hazard marker or other landmark that will help your player who introduces someone else to the game of golf should group to locate that player’s golf ball. This will help the pace of teach that new player the importance of proper golf etiquette. play as well.

These are simple rules that will last a lifetime. Skill may come If you like to listen to music while you play, ask the other and go, but everyone appreciates good manners. players in your group if they would mind if you did so. I was a musician for a number of years and love my generation of Before play begins music but not on the course. I consider myself to have a pretty Show up on time. If you’ve scheduled a round of golf with smooth swing with good tempo, but if there is a quick tempo people, don’t make them wait on you – it’s disrespectful. If song playing, the speed of my swing increases. A slow tempo you show up early, warm up on the practice tee or hit some song and my swing decreases in speed. 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 On the tee sand helps everyone. Pour out the sand and step on it.

Play from a set of tee markers that makes sense for your Be ready to hit when it’s your turn. Begin your mental shot game. Not all good golfers play from the tips. If you drive the process as you approach the ball; then, select a club, take a 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 Comunity College.

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Sun Festival preview

STORY BY BETSY ILER

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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.

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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

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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 26 Lake Martin Living

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. natural lubricant based on its composition and ability to “If China is actively mining theirs, and we can afford withstand high temperatures. Today, there are more than it, I don’t care where it’s coming from, but we know 200 applications for graphite, with lithium-ion batteries we’ve got it. And we can save ours to use it when we being in the highest demand. really need it,” said Hawkins, who explained that it takes “It’s a wonderful material.

300-400 million years to It can get really hot before form new minerals. it breaks down, and it’s soft Another consideration, and easy to manipulate. But Hawkins said, is the most importantly, for battery stability of the land once applications, is its high rock is removed and electric conductivity,” said backfilled. He said every Edmondson. rock has a structure and an At this time, the U.S. arrangement, and if that is imports 100 percent of its disturbed, the rock structure battery-ready, natural graphite is weakened. There is no way from China. According to to ever refill it exactly the Edmondson, issues with the way it came out, he said.

China supply of graphite “All the rocks in this include inconsistency, as region are striking northeast product comes from 10-15 with a slope down to the different mines, as well as southeast, in a Higgins Ferry poor mining practices with no formation,” said Hawkins, environmental monitoring. who compared the structure “You can’t develop green to books lined up on a shelf. energy technology by using According to Edmondson, dirty batteries,” said AGC the environmental impacts President and CEO Donald would be minimal, since Baxter, a veteran graphite the area to be mined is mining engineer. “The world isolated and the process doesn’t need more graphite for Domestic Business Venture of refinement uses Facing Page: Extracted graphite concentrate traditional applications. What environmentally friendly samples from the pilot project in Coosa County; battery companies do need gases. The Coosa County Above: AGC President & CEO Donald Baxter; are new sources of batteryproject would be a zeroBelow: CR2016 lithium-ion batteries built by ready graphite, specifically discharge operation with AGC using Coosa County graphite material for engineered to optimize battery electrochemical testing. leftover waste being retained performance, produced using and recycled on site. Plus, environmentally safe methods the actual mine would be at and located in politically stable regions.” most 75 feet deep, eliminating the need for drilling and But Geology Professor at Auburn University Dr. John blasting. No more than 100 acres would be mined at any Hawkins said he feels the possible consequences of given time, and after the graphite mining operation is graphite mining don’t compare with the small completed, the land would be prepared for replanting by amount of money that could be the timber company that owns the property. made or saved.

The graphite, which comes out of the “You might make some ground in flake form, then has to be money, but you’re going shaped into spheres that are 25 microns to pay a cost to the long (one millionth of a meter), said environment and a cost Edmondson. This spheronization to the refining process. process is crucial because more There is a cost to be paid materials could be packed into the for having locally sourced anode of a battery this way. graphite,” said Hawkins.

The graphite would then be “Would you rather pay to coated with another layer import it and let someone else deal of carbon to optimize with the environmental impacts?” performance.

There also are a finite number of “This is basically to resources in the world, so it makes homogenize the outer more sense, said Hawkins, to save surface. It enhances U.S. reserves until they are needed. the properties of it and At any point, the U.S. could lose maintains the stability of 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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the graphite long term,” said Edmondson.

Alexander City and also the marble mine in Sylacauga, The U.S. has had zero production of graphite in the there is a lot of local skilled labor in the area with a markets since WWII, which was the peak of graphite manufacturing mindset and expertise in engineering, production in Alabama that began in the 1800s. The managing and technical labor, said McClellan. Central resurgence of operations using modern equipment, Alabama Community College (CACC) also works with methods and technology could be a significant boost to local companies to manipulate courses and training the local economy. programs that are geared toward skills needed in those AGC estimates that the economic impact of the companies to ensure local employment and growth. project over the life of the mine could be as much as “We have two missions. Number one is providing $2.4 billion, said Baxter. our students with skills for a career, but number two “We are excited at the opportunity to bring the is providing our companies with the skilled labor they graphite industry back to Alabama, where our mine need to be competitive,” said Mike Mann, industrycould play a key role in providing a domestic supply training specialist at CACC. of a critical, strategic mineral needed by the emerging According to Edmondson, Alabama Graphite technology markets,” he said. predicts the creation of 75 jobs, some being recruited “This would bring industry to Alabama with a critical expertise positions, but the hope is the majority would material and bring be local hires. manufacturing “We’ve been in to the area. It’s communication potentially very with the attractive for other LMAEDA, as well companies to as Manufacture move here and has Alabama, and potential to increase they’ve done an industry all around impressive job in the county,” with establishing added Edmondson. a workforce According to training program Don McClellan, in the state. Hats executive director off to them and of the Lake Martin the community Area Economic college on the effort Development they’ve done,” said Alliance Edmondson.

(LMAEDA), about AGC is in the 75 percent of funding phases residents drive out for the project at Mineral Abundance of Coosa County the moment, but a AGC estimates roughly 4 million tons of flake graphite are available for work each number of different locally, which could provide a domestic-based source for a day, so anything battery companies number of different applications. that would keep are presently testing people employed its product for in the community would be a benefit. McClellan and potential uses. The company’s main focus and shorthis staff visited the mining site, where they could see term goal is to work with battery suppliers and the graphite at the land’s surface firsthand. They also have U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), since the military been researching graphite and its potential economic personnel tend to have more than 20 electronics on benefits. their bodies at a time, most relying on lithium-ion “I think it would be a great thing for Coosa County,” batteries. Due to the importance of these batteries, said McClellan, who explained the job of the LMAEDA the DOD has mandated that battery companies they is to work with companies to bring them to the area contract must have batteries built in the U.S., using U.S. and help them grow within the community. “We’ll do raw materials, if available. Having a domestic supply anything in the world to help them, and we certainly would be important as well, so that market could be support them.” targeted without foreign competition, according to Additionally, the potential for indirect jobs from Edmondson. support agencies is strong, providing another form of But even with some bumps in the road, as soon as economic growth. According to McClellan, about three requisite funding is received, the company could have to seven indirect jobs on average are created when a a functional mine – and be reaping financial benefits new industry locates to the area.

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Marking history The 4th county courthouse envelops two previous renditions

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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.

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

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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.

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Don´t fear success SBA could help your business grow

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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 Most small businesses are eligible gather and provide all of the information required Your business must be an operational, for-profit for the loan. business to qualify.

It’s important to work with a banker who has Be ready to say how you’ll use the funds experience in SBA lending. An experienced SBA You’ll need to know what you’re going to use banker knows the rules and regulations, has a the loan for and how much you’ll need. Borrowers grasp of what information you need to provide can use an SBA loan for a variety of businessand can get the application done quickly and related purposes, such as buying equipment, efficiently, so you can get back to what’s important purchasing a building, hiring new employees, – running your business. providing long-term working capital or even refinancing debt. ~ Mark Woods is Vice President, Team Lead SBA Alabama with USAmeriBank. For more Understand your financials information on SBA loans, email SBAInfo@ To apply for a loan, business owners need to usameribank.com or call 1-866-979-2265.

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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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THE LAKE REGION

Calendar FEATURED EVENT

The Battle 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.

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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.

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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

your purchase of a wine bottle from the sampling.

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.

Healthy Hearts Make More Memories More moments mean more memories.

More time with grandkids and family.

More days on the lake. More sunsets.

Kevin Sublett, MD, and the staff at the UAB Heart & Vascular Clinic of Central Alabama are committed to keeping your heart healthy, so you can keep on making memories.

The clinic is backed by the world-class expertise you expect from UAB Medicine, offering: • The full spectrum of cardiovascular care • Care from a physician board-certified in interventional cardiology • The latest in cardiac and vascular ultrasound technology, as well as nuclear medicine imaging in accredited laboratories • Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders • Convenient location within Russell Medical Center Call us today to schedule an appointment!

3368 Highway 280, Suite 130 Alexander City, AL 35010 (256) 234-2644 uabmedicine.org/heartcentralAL

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Piney Woods Landing

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Marinas

Daviston

1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

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

450 Ridge Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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33. River North Marina 256-397-1500

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

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

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

486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026

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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

Business & Shopping

35 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Churches

15 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

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

Notasulga If you would like to advertise your business on our Lake Martin Region Map, 85 for as little as $25 call 256-234-4281. Space is limited.

28 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454

8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

13 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003

65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

18 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900

7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

Loachapoka

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

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

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

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26 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

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

9 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

12 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Waverly

25 Kowaliga Whole Health & Pet Care Resort 334-857-1816

8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

30 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298

2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

11 Oskar's Cafe

6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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24 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

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

Camp Hill

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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Games People Play The Last Word

he Fourth of July has always meant a lot to my between her hands and claimed that she would not family. Yes, the national independence aspect read it again. is a tremendous part of the holiday (and thus The other women leaned back in their chairs to us), but we really look forward to the cavalcade confidently and folded their arms with Cheshire of game time. When I was young, my grandfather Cat-like smirks. Truth be told, they were very started a tradition in which there were all types of relieved this question avoided them, and they all kinds of contests all day long. Winners of the enjoyed watching the men struggle for an answer. various games got prizes – sometimes even trophies!

The question was, after all, a real stumper: ‘Is Those first couple of years, I cleaned up. Of course, God dead?’

I was the only grandchild available at the time, but I The men’s first inclinations were, ‘Um ... Isn’t this racked up awards like Gone with the Wind. a pretty philosophical and subjective question for a Obviously, my family is pretty competitive when family-fun themed board game?’ it comes to playing games. Very competitive. At any Their next thoughts were, ‘Even if the question is game. You know, that reminds me of a story ... (cue definitely answerable, how do the people of Hasbro dream sequence music and squiggly lines).

Luke Robinson know? This type of information surely gives the Many moons ago, my parents and their friends company a leg up on Milton Bradley! Why hasn’t were hooked on what was then a new board game this been in the news or something?’ called Trivial Pursuit (TP). The game comes in many forms now.

Even though the question was only made of three little words, There are TPs for specific decades or occupations, but back then, it carried a lot of significance. It sounded more like a religious there was only one option. scholar’s thesis title page than something asked in a Trivial The group gathered at one of their respective houses and Pursuit game. Especially when other questions read like, ‘Which played the game for hours on end. Usually, the teams were is the largest of the Great Lakes?’ divided into a men-versus-women battle of the sexes. As most After several pensive and self-reflective moments, the men competitions get when couples are split and then pitted against debated about how to answer. They asked the women for clues, each other, the game got very heated. but the females were afraid those were standard male tricks and One night, my parents hosted the dinner/game party. The left the card securely covered on the table. food was consumed quickly in hopes of jumping right into As the minutes wore on like hours, the dinner party Trivial Pursuit; and then, seated oppositely at the long dinner transformed into a modern day Council of Trent. Sips of vino table, the men and women prepared to determine, once and for were replaced with all types of Clinton-esque contemplations. all, which gender was smartest (at least, according to standards “What is death?” “What is life?” “What is ‘is’?” set by Hasbro, the game’s manufacturer).

In the end, my father convinced the group it was better to be Because the competition was so cutthroat, the couples had safe than sorry. Some men looked out the sliding glass doors to to adopt various habits and rules not necessarily included in make sure lightning-filled storm clouds weren’t gathering. They the game’s official instructions. For instance, a question could nervously nodded in agreement and went with ‘No ... he is NOT only be repeated once and the questioners – especially the dead’ as their final answer. females – were very careful not to look at the answer prior to the By this point, the women were just as eager to get to the back opposition’s submission in fear of some form of marital extra of the card as the men. All eyes seemed to scream, ‘Oh, great sensory perception giving away the correct reply to their mates Hasbro, tell us the answer to this universal mystery!’ seated across the table. Therefore, once a question was asked, the But instead of an answer, the questioner only burst into asker tightly cupped the question card in his or her hands, as the embarrassed laughter. answers were printed on the back.

It turned out, she had read the answer side to the game card, Cheating was both abhorred and anticipated in this game, so not the question. card security was at a premium.

In her haste to keep the answer secret, she had covered the As this particular night wore on, the match was very tight. card too quickly to notice her mistake. The actual question was There were the typical questions like ‘Who was the MVP of supposed to be, ‘What was on the cover of Time Magazine on Super Bowl X?’ and ‘Who was Richard Nixon’s Secretary of April 8, 1966?’ with the answer being, of course, ‘Is God Dead?’

State?’ Then, a female team member asked a question that shook There was a great sigh of relief around the dinner table. The the dinner party to its core. men were allowed a new question, and no one was struck by a She lifted the card, posed the query and quickly covered the vengeful thunderbolt. card with both hands.

From that point forward, though, the couples decided it The men sat in stunned silence. Jaws hit the floor, and wine might be best to stick to Monopoly. glasses were nervously emptied.

The guys asked her to repeat the question, as it had truly ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a bewildered them. She reiterated the question, slammed the card weekly column for the Alexander City Outlook.

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