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A black panther has Dadeville residents abuzz

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Is a big black cat roaming the woods around Dadeville?

Some residents think so and have called the Dadeville Police Department about it. “I have had a few reports in Dadeville about seeing one,� Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “But no one has a picture or video of it.�

There are also no laws governing the hunting of blank panthers because there is no belief they are in Alabama.

Officials with the Alabama Department of See PANTHER • Page A8

Ivy Creek Healthcare rebrands hospice care

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It has been around for years as Lake Martin Hospice under the management of Mike Bruce and Ivy Creek Healthcare, but it’s now Ivy Creek Hospice.

The rebranding is in an effort to let everyone know Ivy Creek Hospice’s area covers seven counties – Tallapoosa, Coosa, Clay, Chambers, Elmore, Lee and Macon from its locations in Dadeville and Wetumpka. “A lot of people say Lake Martin Hospice but did not realize we serviced their area,� Ivy Creek’s Ashley Benton said. “This was done to let everyone know that we cover more than just the Lake Martin area.�

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THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018

Local Realtor has licenses revoked Alabama Real Estate Commission also fined Langston for handling of funds

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A longtime local Realtor has been fined and seen his licenses revoked by the Alabama Real Estate Commission.

According to the minutes from a March 22 meeting of the commission, Michael Langston, formerly of The Lake Martin Experience, was found guilty on two counts which included failing to “properly account for or remit money coming into possession which belonged to othersâ€? and “co-mingling See LANGSTON • Page A3

Dadeville native Bucky Heard will be in his hometown this weekend for a mini-concert at First Baptist Church of Dadeville at 10 a.m.

Sunday. He will also perform with Alexander City Junior College Reunion Singers at Central Alabama Community College’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center in Alexander City Saturday at 6 p.m.

Dadeville man arrested for burglary and theft

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HEARD COMES HOME: Dadeville native returns this weekend for 2 appearances

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A Dadeville native who is making a big name for himself in the entertainment industry will be back in the area this weekend for two special performances.

Bucky Heard, who partnered with Bill Medley in 2016 to revive the Righteous Brothers, is set to do a mini-concert at First Baptist Church of Dadeville at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Heard is featured on a new Righteous Brothers CD and he

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A Dadeville man was quickly apprehended Wednesday morning after breaking into a home.

Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said Demarcus Tyrone Lockhart, 20, of Dadeville was arrested and charged with burglary second degree and theft. “The guy broke into a house and didn’t realize someone was home,� Barbour Lockhart said. “A resident in the home recognized him.�

Barbour said officers got the call about 4:40 a.m. Wednesday and responded to a victim who was able to provide a description.

Lockhart was in custody a short time later. “When officers found out who it was, they went to his house,� Barbour said. “He was in custody at 5:23 a.m.�

Officials are looking to see if this incident is connected to a string of similar burglaries in the area.

Lockhart was still being held in the Tallapoosa County Jail Wednesday afternoon on a $35,000 bond.

Dadeville’s Thomas denied reduction in bond in murder case

MORAN: ‘THIS IS JUST A DRILL’ Area first responders to prep for possible disasters in training drill

By MITCH SNEED Editor

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Local Emergency Planning Committee will be holding a disaster drill in Dadeville Wednesday to prepare for a possible emergency in the future.

According to Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran, the exercise will involve multiple agencies responding to a scenario in the vicinity of School Street and North Spring Street in Dadeville.

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The alleged triggerman in the Jan. 18, 2017 killing of 27-yearold LaDarrell Lamar Hart in his Thomas Third Street home will not have his bond reduced.

Dadeville residents Edward Rashun Thomas, 21, and 21-yearold Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., were arrested Jan. 20, 2017 and charged See THOMAS • Page A5

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

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Obituaries Mr. Leon Pierce 1939-2018 Graveside Service with military honors for Mr. Leon Pierce, 78, of Dadeville and formerly of Baldwin County, were held Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 1:15 p.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 34904 Highway 225 Spanish Fort, Alabama. Bro. Roger Adcock officiated with a special reading by Mrs. Valerie Davis.

Mr. Pierce passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1939, in Leakesville, Mississippi, to Lee Ander and Lillian Pierce. Mr. Pierce received his Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering from Perkinston State in Mississippi then served in the Army National Guard when he was called to active duty.

He retired from KimberlyClark as an electrical instrument maintenance leader. He enjoyed watching Alabama football, playing golf, and spending time with his friends, family and beloved dog, Buck.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and loved the Lord with all of his heart.

He attended Sage Avenue Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, for many years. He previously served as Deacon and Sunday school teacher.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Pierce of Dadeville, formerly of Baldwin County; daughter, Amber (Jeff) Davis; grandchildren, Paul Davis, Emma Claire Davis; nephews, Robbie Francis, Rusty Francis, Robert Persons, Ricky Persons, Wade Gannaway, Eric Thompson, Ian Kennedy, Eli Kennedy and nieces, Sherry Irby and Ashley Gannaway.

Honorary Pallbearers are Harold Foster, Larry Jensen, Greg Kennedy, Daryl Lee, Jim Matthews, James Rhodes, Joe Scott and Arthur Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Vesta Lee and Verna Persons.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Lake Martin Hospice (Ivy Creek Hospice) for their wonderful care given to Mr. Pierce.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee, 38148-0142.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department May 2

• A Dadeville man age 21 was arrested on Gristmill Court for burglary second.

May 1

• A Phenix City man, age 46, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. • A Jacksons Gap man, age 19, was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol on Highway 280.

April 30

• A Daviston man, age 33, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. • A Dadeville woman, age 21, was arrested for possession of marijuana second and possession of drug paraphernalia on South Broadnax Street. • A Tuskegee man, age 26, was arrested for driving under the influence and disorderly conduct on East Lafayette Street. • A Dadeville woman, age 42, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. • A Dadeville man, age 43, was arrested for possession of marijuana second, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and loitering on Freeman Drive. • Two reports were filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Shepard Street.

April 28

• A Dadeville man, age 56, was arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication on East Lafayette Street. • A Dadeville woman, age 52, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

April 27

• A report was filed for property damage that occurred on Barrett Street. • A Dadeville man, age 23, was arrested for possession of marijuana second and possession of drug paraphernalia on Highway 280. • A Dadeville woman, age 36, was arrested on a warrant for theft of property third. • A report was filed for theft of services that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on Fulton Street.

April 26

• A Dadeville man, age 39, was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence second. • A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Herren Street.

April 25

• A Tallassee man, age 24, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. • A report was filed for harassment that occurred on Weldon Street. • A report was filed for disorderly conduct that occurred on East Columbus Street. • An Ashland man, age 35, was arrested on a warrant for possession of burglars tools.

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• A resident of Buttston Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Kendrick Norris of Carver Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure appear child support.

April 30

• A resident of Basking Chapel Loop in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence second. • A resident of Spring Street in Camp Hill filed a report for domestic violence third. • Patrick Wells of Monroe Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear assault second. • Michael White of County Road 38 in Notasulga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation. • A resident of Allgood Street in Camp Hill filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Howard Street in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence third.

April 29

• A resident of Webster Road filed a report in reference to an altercation. • Rodney Norris of Alexander City was arrested for a failure to appear warrant on child support and transported to the county jail. • Wardarius Ashley-Mobley was arrested on a probation revocation warrant for burglary third and theft of property first and transported to the county jail.

April 28

• A resident of Rock Springs Road filed a report in reference to fraudulent use of a credit card.

April 27

• Malcom Robinson of 16th Place in Opelika was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear burglary third and criminal mischief and transported to the county jail. • A resident of Lester Road filed a report in reference to theft.

Alexander City Police Department May 1

• Gregory Earl Thomas, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Sherri Hamlet Spann, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Luis Alberto Elvira, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. • Miranda Lane Acker Hunter, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary and theft was reported on Highway 22 East.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Fraudulent use of a debit card was reported in Alexander City.

April 30

• Thamarcus Emanuel Bell, 18, of Opelika was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Willie Frank Martin, 47, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of a conceal weapon without license. • Brittany Elizabeth Covel, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Harrison Soloman Gilmore, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for open container of alcohol in a vehicle. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported on Sanders Road. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Court Square. • A house fire was reported in Alexander City. • A house fire was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • A firearms license required and disorderly conduct was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Mason Street. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on 3rd Street. • Open container of alcohol in a vehicle was reported in Alexander City.

April 29

• Mark Russell, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal trespass was reported on Semmes Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Clubview Drive. • Theft was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Shooting inside the city limits was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence and violation of a domestic violence protection order was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Red Barn Road.

April 28

• Jeremy Rashon Turner, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and three counts of assault. • Rodney Nakia Norris, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Johnny Wade Worthy, 21, of Alexander City was arrested but no charges were listed. • Cory Rendel Carvin, 27, of Tallassee was arrested for public intoxication. • Assault was reported on North Central Avenue. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Locust Street. • Harassment and criminal mischief was reported on County Road. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported on Lee Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 63 North. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 63 South. • Domestic violence was reported on Ford Avenue. • Identity theft was reported in Alexander City.

April 27

• Christopher Zachary Kidd, 25, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and giving false identity to law enforcement. • Devyn Wayne Jones, 20, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Stephanie Nicole South, 22, of Clanton was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Tamatha Lashon Williams, 41, of Kellyton was arrested for domestic violence and public intoxication. • Alexus Vonshae Moon, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Jinerika Undrenique Murphy, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Bianca Mi’ele Moon, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Carmen Sherae Bowen, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Adrian Jerome Grigsby, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear.

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Friday, May 4 is Star Wars day. May the Fourth be with you! It’s the day to celebrate the Star Wars saga, your favorite characters and everything the galaxy far, far away means to you. It’s the day to check out your favorite sci-fi book. Introduce Star Wars to a younger sibling, family member or friend.

Readers of all ages will explore all things musical this summer as Dadeville Public Library presents “Libraries Rock� summer library program. Activities may include group

games, musical crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, and more.

The 2018 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times, a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program.

You are invited to come to the library to check out books and read for prizes, as well as to take part in special events offered

throughout the summer.

Stop in during the Month of May to register your children for Libraries Rock, the Dadeville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The program runs from June 11-20. Programs are on Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call the library at 256-825-7820.

New releases in adult fiction:

• The Forgotten Road by Richard Paul Evans • Robert B. Parker’s Old Black Magic by Ace Atkins

• Ready player one by Ernest Cline • Whiskey & ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith • The Kremlin’s Candidate by Jason Matthews • Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine,

New releases in adult nonfiction:

• Redemption: Martin Luther King Jr.’s last 31 hours by Joseph Rosenbloom

Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week is a great way to get your toddler interested in reading. Numerous studies have shown that students who are exposed to reading before preschool are more likely to do well in all sides of formal education. Early reading for toddlers has been linked to a better grasp of the basics of language as they approach school age.

Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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and Medley are currently booked as artists in residence at Harrah’s in Las Vegas. “These days we are pretty busy and we don’t get the opportunity to get back home very often,� Heard said. “It just so happened that we had a weekend off and everything fell into place. I’m looking forward to being there and catching up with some old friends.�

Sunday’s show in Dadeville will follow up Heard singing with a group of friends Saturday night who were part of a special era in music at what was then called Alexander City Junior College.

Alexander City State Junior College Reunion Singers will present “Songs from our Past� on Saturday, May 5 at CACC’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center in Alexander City at 6 p.m.

Alexander City’s Scott Blake said the show is something that the group has talked about for a long time and is excited to finally see come together. “We’ve been trying to get a reunion together for years and it just finally all worked out for it to happen now,�

Blake said. “We already have 25 commitments and we think we may end up with 30 before we are done. We

have Bucky coming from Las Vegas and others coming from Colorado and South Florida. The core group that is expected to come are people from here in Central Alabama with a bunch from Alexander City, Sylacauga and Montgomery. “We had a group of nine or 10 of us get together last Sunday and we sounded pretty good. So, we are really excited about putting on a show for the community.�

The public is invited out for an evening of beautiful and fun vocal selections that were performed under the direction of Ken Yates during his tenure at Alex City Junior College during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. “Mr. Yates is in his 80s, and he can still really sing,� Blake said. “We are excited to have him directing us and singing with us.�

In addition to Blake, Heard and Yates, Steve Lewis, Tracy Lambert Carr, Catie Howell Simpkins, Jeffery and Shannon Etheridge, Billy Connelley, Donna Mann, Dennis Dean, Daniel Dean, Patti Schell Carter and Robin Lewis have already committed to be a part of the show.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to assist CACC’s Music Department.

Submitted / Bucky Heard

Dadeville’s Bucky Heard and Bill Medley command a big presence on stage in Las Vegas as the Righteous Brothers. Heard will perform at First Baptist Church of Dadeville Sunday at 10 a.m. and also with ACJC Reunion Singers at CACC’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Saturday at 6 p.m.

Langston funds coming into possession which belonged to others with the company operating account and with the personal account of Mr. Langston.�

A total of four licenses that Langston had held, which included broker qualification, were revoked by unanimous votes of the commission.

In addition, he was fined $2,500 for each license for a total of $10,000.

According to K.C. Baldwin, an investigator with the commission, the term of a revocation is two years and prevents the “person from participating in any licensed real estate activity.� “After two years, a person who has been revoked can reapply for licensing through the board.� Baldwin said.

The meeting was held in Cullman and present were Vice Chairman Bill Watts; Commissioners Reid Cummings, Cindy Denney, Carole Harrison, Clif Miller, Vaughn Poe and Danny Sharp; Executive Director Patricia Anderson; Assistant Executive Director Teresa Hoffman; General Counsel Mandy Lynn; Investigators David Erfman and K.C. Baldwin; Auditors Anthony Brown and Vickie Shackleford and Executive Assistant Barbi Lee. The hearing officer was Jim Hampton.

Langston acknowledged the action taken by the commission, but said the mistakes made at his company were not as some have painted them. “We made some

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mistakes, but I didn’t shoot John Kennedy, I can tell you that,� Langston said. “Last year when I had five people leave me by sending an email in the middle of the night, I had to change my controller as well,� Langston said. “Because of that, I wanted to make sure everything was OK, so I asked the Real Estate Commission to audit the company. In that process, they found some instances where some mistakes were made. In one we paid payroll out of the wrong account, realized it and put it right back. Another time, Harland, the check company, was paid from the wrong account. That time, same thing, we paid it right back. It was instances like that, not where I was paying my rent or bills out of escrow or something.�

He said he expected the fine, and acknowledged the mistakes. Langston believes a legal dispute between he and another entity apparently swayed the commission to take the more severe action.

In March, Eric McKinley asked the court for a restraining order and declaratory judgment against Langston.

The complaint asks the court to limit Langston’s ability to do business as The Lake Martin Experience after McKinley entered into the business as a partner and Langston had been cited by the State of Alabama Real Estate Commission for ethical violations and is facing suspension or revocation of his real estate license.

McKinley, according to his legal filing, had

joined the partnership in Dec. 2017 with 50 percent ownership with an agreement that if ethical violations, loss of real estate license or other legal proceedings arose, the party would be removed from ownership of the business. McKinley asked the court to remove Langston from ownership in The Lake Martin Experience as deemed in the partnership agreement.

Langston said he would have never agreed to sell half of his company for $50,000, especially when he knew he would be going before the commission. “That temporary restraining order, which I am still fighting and disputing, is what escalated the decision they made,� Langston said. “I don’t mind explaining it at all. I do that every day. You look at the ruling or hear what some people are telling you and you think the worst. It’s not at all what it is being painted as.�

Langston also has court cases pending involving former clients and employees, according to court records.

In November 2017, Gary Thomas Widmer of Michigan filed suit against Langston who served as Widmer’s real estate agent to purchase a Sunset Point Condo with a boat slip and personal watercraft lift.

After closing Widmer went inspect the property to find out the boat slip and lift had been left out of the real estate deal.

Widmer alleges Langston negotiated on his behalf with power of attorney and did not disclose the

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change in the contract to him. Widmer is asking for $10,000 plus interest, costs and attorney fees for “willfully with intent to deceive, recklessly or innocently by mistake, concealed and misrepresented material facts about the PWC Slips in the purchase‌â€?

In January, Windy Carter filed suit against Langston seeking $30,000 in commissions owed to her after she left Langston’s business after she discovered Langston was “co-mingling funds� in violation of the laws of the State of Alabama and the Ethics of Alabama Real Estate Commission.

Langston said she is one of the employees who left the company last year and he has filed a countersuit in that case.

Langston said he is trying to move forward and do what he does best.

He has opened Michael Langston LLC, a firm dedicated to marketing real estate for companies and helping with training. “I’m not doing any transactions or any licenses activity,�

Langston said. “I’m working with a new

broker and sales staff assisting the newest real estate company on Lake Martin, We Are Lake Martin. That’s what real estate is all about – marketing. I enjoy doing that and hopefully I can

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make a difference in that role until all the rest of this gets cleared up.�

Langston said he has 30 days to appeal, but said he hasn’t even gotten official notification of the revocation at this point.

CATCHING FOXES

This singing group from the University of Mobile will lead our evening service. One member of the group is McCall Smith, from the Dadeville area.

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Ivey’s monument ad a slap in the face

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ith a crowded field on the Republican primary ballot in the race to be Alabama’s next governor, there should be plenty of issues worth talking about.

The state is under federal order to fix massive issues with our prison system. Our old and crumbling facilities are so overcrowded that we are turning violent criminals loose because we don’t have enough beds. Sentencing guidelines have handcuffed judges so that they can’t be tough on crime. Most criminals escape with a slap on the wrist. If our leaders don’t find a solution fast, a federal judge is going to step in and order that criminals be released long before their sentences are up. Believe this: A federal fix will be much more expensive than a state plan.

Our state’s public schools still rank among the nation’s worst and our leaders can’t even agree on what tests should be administered. We’ve been told the state has changed directions so many times recently, most local officials don’t know whether to scratch their wrist or wind their butt these days.

We’ve has a long list of elected officials charged and convicted of crimes continues to grow each year, yet we are looking at ways to soften ethics laws.

Rural hospitals, including those right here in our area, are struggling because our leaders didn’t want to expand Medicaid even though we are already paying for it.

That’s just a partial list so there is no doubt our state has some serious issues.

But instead of telling us her views on these pressing issues, Gov. Kay Ivey, the front-runner for the GOP nomination, made it a point in her first campaign television ad to play us all for fools.

Ivey’s ad plays to the extreme right and trumpets her decision to sign the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act last May as a reason to elect her to a full term. Surely, she has something more than that to offer us. By gosh, we love our history here in Alabama and no one can say otherwise.

To repurpose a line from the noted philosopher (or rapper) and husband to Beyonce, Jay-Z, Alabama’s got 99 problems but a monument ain’t one.

Most Alabamians would have to agree that the chunks of granite, metal plaques and molds of cement aren’t even a passing thought. To have a governor who thinks that is the state’s top priority is embarrassing to say the least.

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Jones proving to be his own man Our Mission

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enjoy politics almost as much as I do walking barefooted over broken glass strewn on hot Alabama asphalt.

I don’t have any party preference and look at every race on an individual basis and vote for the person I think will be the best for my community, my state and the country. I don’t publicly support any candidate and beating me with a rubber hose won’t get an answer out of me about I who I cast my ballot for.

With that said, I will admit the way Doug Jones has started his run in the Senate has impressed me. There are some things he has supported I don’t agree with and there are some things where his vote shows me that we have elected a man who will vote with his mind, not the way party robots want.

Jones started a series of weekly calls with small-town newspapers across Alabama to not only tell us what he is doing, but to listen to us on important issues and educate himself on issues newspapers and our readers are seeing.

This week Jones talked about his fight to get tariffs that have been levied on Canadian newsprint rolled back to make sure there is ample supply and to quell prices that are rising as fast as Earnhardt driving towards a checkered flag at Talladega.

Jones talked about a letter he wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging him to review recently imposed newsprint tariffs, and consider how they will hurt local and community newspapers in the United States.

“Local newspapers are an essential component of the communities they serve, both as the primary distributor of regional news and advertisements for small

MITCH SNEED Editor business,” Jones said. “For an industry that is already struggling, a 22-percent import increase groundwood paper from Canada has the potential to close down small-town papers across the country. I urge Secretary Ross to evaluate these tariffs soon before they force our small-town Alabama media outlets to cut jobs, local media coverage, or both.”

The sad part is the tariffs are a response to a single complaint made by a hedge fund-owned paper manufacturer, North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), in Washington State, that claimed that Canadian government subsidies allowed their producers to sell newsprint at unfairly low prices.

Heck, the low prices were the only way some newspapers were making a profit.

Jones said you want to look out for American industries, but sometimes the consequences need to be considered as well.

“Combatting unfair trade practices and ensuring a level playing field for American businesses are goals that I share with President Trump and the Administration,” Jones said. “I am concerned though in the case of tariffs on uncoated groundwood paper that the harm for American consumers will far outweigh the good. At a time when local newspapers are already taking a serious hit from electronic media, these price increases could mean that some are forced to shut down, jobs will be lost and the only source some of our smaller

Alabama communities have for news will be gone.”

So, I know what you are thinking. I like Jones because he is taking up for an industry that I have loved since I was a kid and one that has put food on my table for more than 35 years.

Sure, that is good news. But really, it’s because he seems to be his own man.

I asked him about his vote to support conformation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State and if that showed that he is dedicated to his promise to not be a rubber stamp for one side or the other.

He explained it like this.

“After meeting with Director Pompeo, reviewing the record of his confirmation hearings, and speaking with others with expertise in national security and diplomacy, I believe he has the skills required to meet the weighty and urgent demands facing our State Department today. I have therefore decided to support his confirmation as Secretary of State. …In our conversations, I did share my concerns about certain troubling statements he made as a member of Congress. He gave me his word that, as Secretary of State, diplomacy would always be his first priority and he would ensure that our nation continues to be a leader in protecting human rights and the dignity of all people.

“Look, this isn’t about being bi-partisan or being a rubber stamp for this administration or any party initiative. This is about me being an independent thinking senator who acts on data and facts to do what’s best for Alabama and this country.”

It’s hard to argue with that kind of stance.

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The roads less traveled

he other day, I was in the car with Emily, our 11-year-old. I pointed at a road out in Salem and told her I didn’t know where it went. She quickly chimed in. “Oh, I do,” she said. “It just goes down to the end of the road.” I’m glad we were able to clear that up. I like to know where all roads go.

My mama and stepfather used to enjoy getting in the truck and going for rides. I’m sure they still enjoy it but don’t do it as often as they’d like. They’ve been doing it for decades. Where to, you might ask. It doesn’t matter, as long as it’s far away from traffic, construction, and roundabouts.

Lucy and I are carrying on the tradition, albeit in a sedan.

It’s not quite as enjoyable in a car, but it works for now. Being in a car, limits the roads we can take. We prefer the roads less traveled—less paved, too. One day, we’ll have a truck again, but for now, we are blessed to have the car.

There’s nothing better than getting off the beaten path.

Whether I’m traveling in East Alabama, across the U.S.A, or around Europe, I prefer to get away from the crowds. I like a slower pace. I can’t stand when someone tailgates me when I’m on a less beaten path. Do they not know how it’s supposed to work?

Sometimes you have to drive through congested areas to get to the less congested ones. When I say congested, I mean places like Beulah and Camp Hill. You never know what you are going to see around the next curb. It’s curve, I know, but Lucy uses the

JODY FULLER Columnist two words interchangeably, so I have to give her a hard time.

In Beulah, we saw a yard where all lawnmowers go to die—all of them. If all dogs go to heaven, then all lawnmowers go to Beulah. Who knew? I’d never seen anything like it, until we drove through Camp Hill on old 280. That is apparently where all motorcycles and boats go to die.

Lucy says that all the fivegallon buckets go to die at our house. I have a plethora of them on the side yard. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. You can tell how old a rattlesnake is by the number of rattles it has.

You can tell how old a tree is by the number of rings it has. And, you can tell how old a man, by the number of five-gallon buckets he has stacked up around his house. I just look young for my age.

We went for a short hike over at West Point Lake the other day, but Abigail was not in the hiking mood, so we went on an impromptu drive. She sleeps very well in the car. We wound up way out in the middle of nowhere in Chambers County.

We found our way to places I never knew existed. I absolutely adore Chambers County, but I’m pretty sure I heard banjos playing a time or two.

However, most of the places were really nice. There were old trees, old farms, and Old Glory. It

was Americana at its finest.

We just turned wherever we felt like turning. We made our final turn at the places where all tractor tires go to die. We turned there because the sun was setting in that direction. You can’t go wrong with a sunset.

As we got to the end of the road, we noticed the landscape along the sides of the road had changed to rock—like one big rock. Beyond that, we saw a rapidly flowing creek with a waterfall. We pulled up a little further and saw another one. This place was simply amazing. It appeared to be the location of an old gristmill.

I took photos and sent them to my mother. I was certain she’d know where we were, because we certainly didn’t. We were so far removed from cellular reception that she did not see the photos until later that evening, but she knew right where we were— Ripville. In fact, she and my dad used to go swimming there in the sixties, and so did my uncle.

Apparently, it was a popular hangout. It was a cool place.

You most likely know where paved roads go. They are seemingly always under construction, and sometimes they just go ‘round and ‘round. That’s not me. That’s not us. We prefer the roads less traveled, especially if they put the baby to sleep.

Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749.

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

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Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749.

Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4.

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

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“We are encouraging people to avoid the area if possible,” Moran said. “There will be multiple emergency response vehicles in the area.”

Moran does not want to the public to be alarmed.

“This is just a drill,” he said.

The drill follows a similar drill in Alexander City this week where emergency personnel responded to an event at the Sportplex.

“We have simulated Oktoberfest,” Alexander City Fire Department Training Captain Jeff Brewer explained to all involved in the exercise. “Our car show is down this way and the vendors are over here. We have a vehicle that enters the Sportplex from the Highway 22 side ignoring barricades and police officers.

The suspect vehicle proceeds to run over people and tents and winds up in a Cliff Williams / The Record ditch. Two suspects exit the vehicle firing weapons into the crowd.”

Firefighters work to free a victim from under a wrecked car at the Sportplex in a staged mock If the situation sounds real, it is meant disaster training drill Tuesday morning. to. Just a quick look at headlines over the Brewer said. “We have had people driving multiple incidents throughout London as past year shows it is possible. through crowds running over people. We a van struck pedestrians and more injured April 2018 try to go real world every time we do after suspects slashed other victims with • 10 killed, 16 injured by van running this.” knives. into a crowd in Toronto.

Tuesday morning the driver in the drill April 2017 Oct. 2017 was stopped quickly by officers already • Four killed in Sweden when truck • Eight killed in New York by driver in at Oktoberfest but not before taking out drives into pedestrians on busy street. rented truck on bicycle path. pedestrians. The passenger in the vehicle March 2017 Aug. 2017 was able to elude authorities but not • Driver stabs police officer in London • 13 killed, 100 injured after van before causing mayhem with an assault after killing four while driving on plows through crowd in tourist district in style rifle creating automatic gunfire. sidewalk.

Barcelona.

In the end, there were 13 injured, three Training for a real scenario is June 2017 of which were critical. Three were dead on • Van plows into pedestrians in London something local authorities like to do. arrival.

“This has happened in the real world killing one and injuring 11.

The drill even included a press lately and we need to be ready for it,” • Eight killed and dozens injured in

conference to give details of the incident and to give the public information on how to be reunited with loved ones.

“At Oktoberfest, we already had officers working the event,” Alexander City Assistant Police Chief James Easterwood said at the mock press conference. “They went towards the vehicle and exchanged gun fire with one suspect who was deceased at the scene.

The other one went into the woods.”

The Lake Martin Area United Way was there to explain how the 211 system works to give updated information for those with relatives involved. The 211 system is available for all natural and personal disasters as well as everyday needs.

The Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church would be used in this scenario for family reunification.

While in this scenario things were confined to a small part of the Sportplex, in a real situation other things come into play.

“The V.A. has got to be notified,” Brewer said. “They would go on lock down. The same is true for Radney School. They are just over the hill.

They have got to be notified. The health department is just over there.”

While no one wants this type of catastrophe to strike the area, Tallapoosa County Chief Deputy David McMichael says they still need to be prepared.

“The role of these exercises is to help prevent real life accidents from happening to due to stress in situations like these,” he said. “We pray nothing like this ever happens in our cities and communities, but we still have to prepare for it.”

Thomas with murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of Hart.

A preliminary hearing painted Thomas as the shooter and Ponds as helping in the aftermath of the crime. Both men have been indicted and Thomas was previously denied youthful offender status.

A decision on Ponds’ application for youthful offender status is pending.

Attorney James Bailey filed a motion seeking that the $100,000 bond amount that Thomas has been under since his arrest on Jan. 20, 2017 be reduced.

Judge Steven Perryman heard the arguments from Bailey and Assistant District Attorney Kevin Hall on the motion.

The motion stated that Thomas has not been able to make bond and that he has no one who can post a property bond for him. It

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further states that Thomas is “no threat to society” and that he was under the age of 21 at the time he was charged.

“Mr. Thomas does have two sisters, but neither are able to help with a property bond, so with this amount, he is simply unable to get out of jail until this case comes before the court,” Bailey told Perryman. “We would respectfully ask for a reduction and we believe that he does not pose a danger to the community.”

Hall disagreed.

“The facts in this case are so ridiculously heinous that we see no reason to even entertain a reduction in bond,” Hall said. “This isn’t a misdemeanor. We are talking about a coldblooded killing.”

Perryman sided with the state.

“I do believe that he

presents a risk to the community,” Perryman said. “He’s accused of killing someone for no apparent reason. Motion for reduction of bond is denied.”

Thomas remains in the Tallapoosa County Jail.

In other cases before Judge Perryman Wednesday, a man who is well known to local law enforcement and suspected of playing a role in multiple shooting incidents last year was denied youthful offender status on the charges.

Alan Lyrenski Sandlin, 18, of Alexander City has been indicted on charges of shooting into

an occupied dwelling or vehicle.

Alexander City Police Department Chief Jay Turner said at the time of the indictment that Sandlin is suspected in multiple incidents that took place last April and May. During that time, there were incidents of shooting into homes and at vehicles on the Northside as well as in the Spring Hill community. He is alleged to have been on the lam from a youth detention center at the time of most recent allegations.

Perryman said that the lengthy criminal history and an inability to stay out of trouble were grounds to

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deny the youthful offender application.

Perryman also denied an application for probation for a man accused of multiple counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling. Treon Tirez Banks was instead sentenced to 36 months in prison with credit for time served.

Before he made his decision, Hall told the court that the criminal history spoke for itself.

“If the criminal background is any indication, just a pattern of constant criminal activity, we ask that probation not be considered in this case,” Hall said.

Banks has also been ordered to pay restitution and court costs in the case.

A 19-year-old Alex City man will have his fate determined on June 14, after Perryman accepted a guilty plea in shooting into an occupied dwelling charge and granted youthful offender status.

Bradley Parrott, 19, was charged with multiple counts, but information received by the court indicate that he was not the shooter, but instead the driver of the car that was used in the incidents.

Parrott was also ordered to pay about $1,700 in restitution as well as court costs.

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Ivy Creek Healthcare CEO Mike Bruce is proud of the healthcare company’s humble beginnings and where it is headed.

“I have been here 20 years and this has become my home,” Bruce said at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting to celebrate the rebranding. “We started out with a small hospital and have expanded it.”

After starting with the Lakeshore Community Hospital, Bruce soon expanded adding locations in Elmore County and south Alabama and adding services like Ivy Creek Hospice.

“Fourteen years ago my father and I started the hospice and struggled to get it going,” Bruce said. “I am really proud of what we have grown it to, especially in the last few years.”

Bruce is happy with the company’s progress but says it is due to more than just the people with Ivy Creek.

“It is pretty amazing what I have seen it do,” Bruce said. “It is a community effort, it is not just hospice.

It is the support it has gotten from the hospital, the community around it and the staff too. It is also due to the growth and support of the city.”

Dr. Melissa Thompson is the medical director for both locations of Ivy Creek Hospice.

“We are proud of our name change and hope to become more visible in the community,” Thompson said. “We all see this as a way to minister to the community.”

Bruce is pleased with the how patients are reacting to Ivy Creek.

“The quality of care is better than any place I have seen,” Bruce said. “It shows in the ratings that we have gotten.”

Hospice care is special to Beth Wade, director of the Dadeville office of Ivy Creek Hospice and is thankful the staff is welcomed into homes at trying times for patients.

“What we do everyday is not a business, it’s not a job, it’s a calling,” Wade said. “Our goal everyday is to provide quality care at the most precious times. That is what we strive to do.

“It is always an honor to be invited into anyone’s home. It is their personal space. To be invited into someone’s home in this precious time in their life is a privilege that I can not put into words.”

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Members of the Ivy Creek Hospice team and the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce gather for the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday as Lake Martin Hospice changed its name to Ivy Creek Hospice.

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area to be in their habitat according a-z-animals.com Panthers are natively found on three of the world’s continents, with their location depending on whether or not it is a black leopard or a black jaguar.

Conservation and Natural Resources insist there is no evidence of black panthers existing in the state for at least 50 years.

While the black panther is not likely to be in the area, it is possible for the

There are 30 different subspecies of leopard found across both Asia and subSaharan Africa, and with the once large natural range of the jaguar stretching throughout Central and South America and even

into parts of the USA, the panther has become an incredibly adaptable animal that is found in a variety of different habitats.

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The bear managed to make its way off into the woods beside the expressway.

After that it was spotted on July 13, 2016 when Candis Birchfield and her daughters videotaped the bear eating and lounging in the sun in the backyard of their home in the Union Community. From there it was sighted near Lake Martin and again along Highway 280 in Coosa County. Then, for months it seemed that it had just vanished back into the deep woods from where it came.

That was until late in the fall of 2016 when state wildlife officials say that 22-year-old Matthew Gage Stewart of Talladega shot and killed the 315-pound bear while hunting in the Talladega National Forest.

Stewart was arrested on Dec. 9, 2016 and charged with shooting a black bear, a Class A misdemeanor.

Barbour said in his years at the Dadeville Police Department, he and the other officers of the department have seen some strange things, but not a blank panther.

“I have been here 25 years and never seen one,” Barbour said. “It could be a dog, one of those hybrid coyotes or maybe even a super kitty.”

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Could it be residents are confusing distant sightings of a big cat with a bear?

Average weight for a female bear ranges from 120 to 250 pounds and for males from 150 pounds to 350 pounds.

Tallapoosa County has seen its share of bear sightings the last couple of years, which are protected.

One was seen last summer on a game camera in the Daviston area nearly a year after a wayward bear made headlines several times previously, having first been spotted in Coosa County, then multiple times over several days in Tallapoosa and Chambers counties and into Lee County before being tranquilized and tagged in Opelika in late June and taken to the Tuskegee National Forest.

Shortly after the bear was tagged and released, there were sightings near Tuskegee and reports of a bear being hit by a vehicle

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NFL Draft could produce future stars

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ne thing I’ve learned over the years of being an NFL Draft watcher is that the first round doesn’t always matter that much.

Of course there were some absolutely great picks Thursday night in Round 1. Obviously there’s Cleveland’s choice of Baker Mayfield, who can’t possibly make the Browns worse.

(As a quick side note — I always wonder if potential draft picks are sitting around saying, “Please not the Browns, please not the Browns.” Sorry, Baker. Hopefully this year will be different.)

I also think the New York Giants picking Saquon Barkley was extremely smart. Up until as late as yesterday afternoon, I saw some analysts saying Barkley wasn’t first-round worthy. That’s crazy, and I’m not just being a Penn State homer. I’ll reiterate what Joe McAdory wrote last week — Saquon Barkley has the potential to be a franchise player.

His vision is uncanny, his agility is unparalleled, and he has the speed to go along with it. Look for Barkley to be a guy like Adrian Peterson or LaDainian Tomlinson, and I say that even with the knowledge the NFL has turned into a pass-first league.

Also, I should mention Alabama did exceptionally well in the first round, sending off four guys in 32 picks. That’s not bad odds. Minkah Fitzpatrick will be a great fit for the Miami Dolphins, and Washington’s defensive line can only improve with Da’ron Payne. Outside linebacker Rashaan Evans went to the Tennessee Titans, and receiver Calvin Ridley was selected by the Falcons. Not a bad day at the office for the Tide.

But ultimately, I think it’s important to remember how much the order of the draft does not matter. In most cases, yes, the No. 1 overall draft selection is expected to have a great career and usually delivers. But there are many studs selected out of the second and third rounds and even later. Look at Benjamin Russell grad Terrell Owens, whose inspirational story was told last week. He wasn’t drafted until the third round.

One of the greats of the current era, and one who will go down as one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Tom Brady, wasn’t drafted until the sixth round.

As much as I hate to admit it, Antonio Brown, of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was possibly the best receiver in the league this year, and he wasn’t drafted until round five, and Seattle’s Richard Sherman, who has been explosive both on and off the field, was also taken in the fifth round.

Elvis Dumervil, who in eight seasons is already in the top 50 in league history in sacks, was taken in the fourth round; and I’ll leave you with Marques Colston, who basically carried my fantasy football team one year. He had five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and he was selected in the seventh and final round.

The point is, most NFL fans put all their stock into who was picked in the first round. I’ll be the first to admit I wasn’t through the roof when the Detroit Lions selected Frank Ragnow (who?!), a center out of Arkansas, on Thursday night with their firstround pick. But one lousy pick does not a shattered draft make.

There’s plenty of damage still to be done, and those selected in later rounds may not be as big of names now but they could be even bigger surprises later.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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Although Dadeville has shown a lot of improvement this softball season, it’s going to need to pull off a big upset if it hopes to get out of the Class 4A Area 5 tournament successfully. The Tigers are ranked No. 3 in the area but will have to get through the likes of Tallassee and Holtville if they want to reign supreme.

Holtville was ranked No. 3 in Class 4A in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll, while Tallassee was No. 9.

But Dadeville seems like it could be the kind of team to surprise some people, as it’s come close to a few upsets, most recently in its regular season finale, which was a narrow 8-6 loss against Benjamin Russell.

Dadeville will begin its area tournament journey today in a battle of the Tigers as it takes on Tallassee at 3 p.m. in Holtville. In all three meetings this season, Dadeville has gotten progressively better. Tallassee won the first meeting by a dominating score of 18-3, then Dadeville pulled much closer in a 10-2 loss, and most recently, Dadeville fell just 7-3.

If Dadeville were to pull out the win, it would face either Holtville, Elmore County or Bullock County on Friday at 1 p.m. in the winners’ bracket final. If it loses, it’ll take on the loser of Elmore County and Bullock County and attempt to fight its way back through the consolation bracket. The championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday.

Dadeville has several strong batters to rely upon with five Tigers batting over .300. The top offensive player with at least 50 at-bats is Pearl Huff, who averages .360 with a teamleading eight doubles. Makya Johnson (.343), Zoe Veres (.325), Quanesha Presley (.321) and Isis Johnson (.317) have all been consistent hitters as well.

Presley leads the way in both home runs (5) and RBIs (25) and is tied for second on the team in runs scored with 22.

The biggest problem for the Tigers thus far has been their defense, as they have a team fielding percentage of .862. They have committed 100 errors this season for an average of three per game.

Pitching has also been up and

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Dadeville’s Cali Jones throws the ball against Elmore County earlier this season. The Tigers begin their area tournament today at Holtville.

down for the Tigers, as they’ve given up 79 walks and have a team ERA of 5.011. Likely Timirian Tinsley and Malorie Meadors will do most of the work during the tournament.

The two have combined for more than 113 innings of work and have 20 and 24 strikeouts, respectively.

Also in action today is Reeltown, which will be hosting the Class 2A Area 8 tournament and is the obvious favorite to win after finishing the season at No. 4 in the ASWA 2A poll.

Reeltown absolutely dominated both LaFayette and Horseshoe Bend in area play this year, never needing more than six innings and beating them in four games by a combined score of 70-4.

If anyone has a chance at taking down the Rebels, though, it would be rival Horseshoe

Bend, which also beat up on LaFayette, 22-0 and 15-0.

“We let Reeltown get in our head, and it’s very evident,” Horseshoe Bend coach Hagen Vickers said last week. “It’s very obvious, we see it happen. We played a really good game (last weekend) in Oxford against Clay Central, and I really would like for that team to show up (today).”

Reeltown is led by stud pitcher Ayriana Stoneback, who has thrown all but 20 innings this season. In 195 2/3 innings of work, Stoneback has racked up 249 strikeouts and just 42 earned runs. She’s allowed 153 hits and give up 56 walks.

She’s also backed up by a solid offense led by Morgan McGuire and Kayli Hornsby, who are both batting over .400.

Makenzie Baker (.389), Katlyn Jaye (.375), Stoneback (.329)

and Marlee Knox (.304) are all solid as well.

The biggest problem for Horseshoe Bend has been the defense, which has committed 155 errors for a fielding percentage of .800. It’s also had some up and down pitching, as Danielle Mitchell and Caly Carlisle have struck out 154 but have also allowed 253 hits and 90 earned runs.

The Generals do have one of the best offensive teams, though, with a team average of .375.

Hannah Adcock and Lily Combs are both batting .429, and Leighann McWhorter follows closely behind at .424. Only three Generals are batting under .300 and none of those has had more than 31 at bats.

That area tournament begins at 10 a.m. with Horseshoe Bend and LaFayette, with the championship set for 4 p.m.

Qua Tucker wins 4 gold medals again STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Dadeville’s Qua Tucker asserted his dominance at the Class 4A Section 3 championships once again. He won all four events he competed in, and he did so in commanding fashion.

Tucker was the top competitor in the 100 and the 200 with times of 10.74 and 22.16, respectively. He won both by at least threetenths of a second. Tucker then smashed the field in the 110 hurdles, clocking in at 14.12, which was 1.35 seconds faster than anyone else, and he won the 300 hurdles by nearly a second. Tucker finished in 40.27.

Josh Taylor followed Tucker in the 300 hurdles, claiming second in 41.21.

Jamauri Chisolm also had a strong day in the throws, placing fourth in the shot put (394.5) and sixth in the discus (111-10.5).

Earning eighth-place finishes were Jalen Sullivan in the long jump (19-5.75) and the triple jump (39-11.25) and Jordan Ford in the 800 (5:04.30).

Reeltown collects 7 golds at sectionals

In its second year of existence, Reeltown’s track and field team had a dominating performance at the Class 2A Section 3 championships. The Rebels had two competitors win a pair of events each, and they totaled seven gold medals this weekend.

Cameron Faison was the top performer of the day, taking first in both the 100 and the 200 with times of 11.24 and 22.71,

respectively. In both, he won by at least three-tenths of a second. Faison was also second in the long jump (21-11.25).

Eric Shaw nearly matched Faison’s performance with a pair of firsts and a thirdplace finish. Shaw was the top competitor in the 110 hurdles and the 300 hurdles, clocking in at 15.19 and 40.71, respectively. He won the 300 race by more than a second. Shaw was third in the high jump (5-8).

Also winning an event on the boys side was Derrick Hammonds, who earned first in the javelin with a throw of 131-8.5.

Hammonds also placed eighth in the discus (92-2).

Taniya Haynes earned a medal in all four of her events, taking the top spot in the 100 with a time of 12.81. She also placed second in the 200 (27.38), fourth in the triple jump (29-8) and seventh in the 300 hurdles (57.72).

Nearly matching Haynes’ performance was Nyla Hayden, who earned medals in three events. Hayden won the javelin with a toss of 105-0, and she took fourth in shot put (28-9) and sixth in the discus (69-11).

Both Diyanna Newton and Brekia Riley had strong performances in the hurdle events. Netwon was fourth in both the 100 hurdles (19.78) and the 300 hurdles (5719), while Riley took eighth and ninth, respectively. On the boys side, Zantjuan Knight was seventh in the 110 hurdles (20.46 and sixth in the 300 hurdles (46.01).

Makayla Langston did well in the throws, taking third in the discus and fifth in the shot put with throws of 79-1 and 28-1,

respectively. Caleb Gantt was second in the shot put (41-2.5) for the boys.

Other medalists included Eyrn Wells in the 400 (8th, 1:12.18) and the long jump (8th, 13-2); Haley Bowins in the 800 (7th, 3:04.26); Angel Estes in the 1,600 (8th, 7:42.53); Rhasheed Wilson in the 100 (8th, 11:89) and the 200 (23.84); Xavier Mabson in the triple jump (7th, 37-5); and Cohen Reed in the 800 (4th, 2:18.37).

SOFTBALL Reeltown takes second at Pleasant Home tourney

Despite being up against a stacked Pleasant Home tournament schedule, Reeltown’s softball team proved its strength with a second-place finish. After falling in its first game — a narrow, 1-0 loss to Wicksburg on Friday night — Reeltown came storming back and won three straight before falling to Brantley to finish as the runner-up.

The Rebels picked up wins over Straughn, 3-1; Pleasant Home, 4-0; and Kinston, 6-1.

A trio of Reeltown players had exceptionally strong tournaments offensively with Ayriana Stoneback, Katlyn Jaye and Kayli Hornsby finishing with six hits apiece.

Kelsey Jaye and Kyndel Lee each had three hits and split six RBIs evenly. Morgan McGuire also picked up three singles.

Stoneback also went to work in the circle, throwing all 25 innings. She had an ERA of .840, allowing just three earned runs.

Although she gave up 22 hits, she also struck out 25. Stoneback walked six.

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Dadeville Kiwanis Club hears from former Homeland Security agent

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Retired Department of Homeland Security agent Joe Wright was the special guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, talking about his time in law enforcement and his recent travels around the world to assist in counterterrorism measures.

With more than 30 years of serving in some form of law enforcement to his credit, Wright talked about his experiences with the Border Patrol and serving alongside the armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan as a counter-terrorism specialist. He described how he once managed to intercept a shipment of 10 kilos of cocaine coming across the border from Mexico because he questioned why the person carrying the drugs had driven from Los Angeles to Tijuana, stayed for three hours and was then returning to the U.S. without bringing anything back.

“You have to be able to think outside the box,” Wright said. “My expertise is in counterfeit money and counterfeit documents, so after my time in the Border Patrol, I went to Iraq as a counter-terrorism specialist.”

Over the course of three years in Iraq and 14 months in Afghanistan, he worked with other specialists who would investigate in the aftermath of roadside bombs and other explosive devices if American servicemen died in the incident in order to try and find the parties responsible for the attack.

Once these individuals were identified, Wright and his fellow specialists would pass the information along so that the military could hunt down the terrorists and either detain them or eliminate them.

At the same time, he and others were helping to build sustainability in these countries for the future when U.S. troops are no longer stationed there.

“We were helping teach them about things like gender equality,” Wright said. “For example, if police officials were hesitant to hire female officers, we explained how they could be useful for things like surveillance.”

In his experiences overseas, Wright said he has been able to get along well with his Muslim

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Retired Department of Homeland Security agent Joe Wright speaks to members of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club at last Thursday’s meeting.

counterparts, sitting down and having respectable conversations with them on religious topics.

“Unlike Christianity, Islam is more of a worksbased faith,” Wright said. “They judge you based on what you do.”

One key example Wright gave of this was when his time in Afghanistan was almost up, and he noticed that the interpreter working with him was wearing a pair of boots that were riddled with holes.

Wright gave his interpreter a new pair, and as a result of his generosity, the interpreter’s superior officers invited Wright, despite being of a different faith, to join them for prayer at their mosque whenever he desired.

Wright also described how he has gone to places like the Maldives, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan on behalf of the Department of State.

“The people of Kyrgyzstan, they love the United States,” Wright said. “They were once a part of the old Soviet Union, and they’re not real big fans of Russia.”

Along with his discussion about his time serving in a multitude of capacities, he also told the Key Club members in attendance that, should they be interested in a career field like his, one of the most valuable resources they can utilize is the government hiring website, usajobs.gov.

“If you’re interested in law enforcement, there are a lot of interesting and viable career paths you can take with that,” Wright said.

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Left, the ladies load into limos from Wright’s Funeral Home outside of Mistletoe Bough Saturday afternoon. Right, Jayden Culpepper, 7, of Alexander City poses for a photograph before entering the Fairytale Ball Saturday.

DREAMS DO Lake Martin Area Boys & Girls COME TRUE: Club hosts its Fairy Tale Ball

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Smiles were the order of the day as children from the Boys and Girls Club spent a day in the parlors at Mistletoe Bough Saturday getting ready for a Fairy Tale Ball.

Girls gathered for an afternoon of indulgence with manicures and hair dressing while sharing craft time with friends before slipping on dresses for the ball.

Mistletoe Bough owners Todd and Sandra Mellot were more than happy to be a part of the magical day.

“This house is meant to be shared,” Sandra said. “It comes alive when it is full of people. It’s the magic of Mistletoe.”

The girls took advantage of the day relaxing in the shade of the

porches of the Queen Anne home up on the hill on Hillabee Street.

It was no different for the boys as they made memories at the Boys and Girls Teen Center hanging out as the guys kicking back and having fun playing Xbox games.

Instead of a carriage carrying them to ball at the Sportplex Gym, Wright’s Funeral Home provided the nearly 30 children with a limousine ride to the special event where Harrell and volunteers created an event to be remembered for a lifetime.

The idea of the Fairy Tale Ball was born from the Boys and Girls Club’s Bridgett Harrell and was a fundraiser the children could take part in.

“We wanted to let our kids know they can have fun with a purpose,” Harrell said. “They can be dressed nicely, act accordingly

and still have fun. Most of our fundraisers are adult oriented and we wanted to let them be a part of it, something the kids could enjoy.”

Helping Harrell with the mission of the children’s Fairy Tale Ball was Crystal Freeman.

“We wanted them to have a day to pamper them,” Freeman said.

“We wanted to give them a day that was solely about them and let them see they can have fun anywhere.”

Freeman said the biggest mission of the day was to let children see what happens when they are trying to change things for themselves.

“It is a day to celebrate themselves,” Freeman said. “We want them to learn and see that when you are trying to better yourself, people love to put into the effort too.”

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Jazz Fest announces 2018 lineup Hollis Brown, former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks headliners

R&B icons as Dr. John and Allen Toussaint.

The lineup Headlining the has been set for festival’s opening the 28th annual night is Brown, Alexander City an American indie Jazz Fest on rock-n-roll band Friday, June 8 that has toured in downtown extensively in the Alexander City’s Hicks U.S. and Europe Strand Park and headlining and on Saturday, supporting bands June 9 at The AMP on such as the Counting Lake Martin.

Crows, Citizen Cope, Kicking off Jazz The Zombies and Jackie Fest on Friday night is Greene. the New Devils, which Opening Saturday will be followed by Jon night’s show at The Cleary. Headlining the AMP on Lake Martin is opening night’s festivities Scott, a Grammy-award will be Hollis Brown. winning musician whose Saturday night’s career began at age seven music will open with and has since led him to Yonrico Scott who will recording or sharing the be followed by Roman stage with a Who’s Who Street. Headlining the list of well-known artists night and closing out the such as Stevie Wonder, annual musical festival Whitney Houston, Aretha will be local favorite and Franklin, Ray Charles former American Idol and The Allman Brothers winner Taylor Hicks.

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This two-day music The second act of festival is free to attend the second night will and presented by Russell be Roman Street, Lands On Lake Martin. which has been dubbed “We are thrilled with the next generation the diversity and talent of Jazz Fusion with we’ve recruited to brothers Noah and Josh perform at this year’s Jazz Thompson combining Fest,” Alexander City their guitar talents to Chamber of Commerce form an internationallyPresident & CEO Ed trained instrumental Collari said. “This is band specializing in the signature event for improvisational fusion Alex City and the Lake of Classical, Gypsy and Martin community and Contemporary Jazz, Latin it’s exciting to have this and Nuevo Flamenco. caliber of musicians To round out the performing to the festival will be Alabama thousands of attendees native and former Jazz Fest attracts over the American Idol winner two days. I would like Hicks who will bring to thank Russell Lands excitement to the stage On Lake Martin for with his soulful vocals serving as the presenting and talented group sponsor as well as all of of bandmates for an our sponsors and the City up-tempo, high-energy of Alexander City for closer. allowing us to host this More information event each year.” can be found at www.

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Friday night’s second Friday, June 8 act Cleary is a staple of New Devils, 6 to 7 p.m.

Jon Cleary, 7:30 to 8:30 New Orleans rhythm p.m. and blues music with Hollis Brown, 9 to 10:30 a 35-year career that p.m. has earned him respect around the globe as an Saturday, June 9 accomplished keyboardist Yonrico Scott, 6 to 7 and guitarist and a deeply p.m. soulful vocalist. Cleary’s Roman Street, 7:30 to hands-on work on the 8:30 p.m.

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Russell Marine had more than 70 boats in the water and another 80 or more on display for its annual boat show at the Ridge Marina Saturday.

Central Coosa student is top Girl Scout cookie seller STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

A student at Central Coosa Elementary School has been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama for being the top Girl Scout cookie seller in her school.

Jasmine Heflin was awarded the title of Top Cookie Seller after selling 1,628 boxes. During the sale, Heflin learned more about what it takes to be an effective leader, how to manage finances, gain a greater sense of self-sufficiency and develop confidence in handling money.

“During the Girl Scout Cookie Program, each amazing G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) is not only selling delicious cookies, but also building essential life skills, such as goal setting, people skills and business ethics,” Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama CEO Karlyn Edmonds said. “I hope these essential life skills will stay with Jasmine forever.”

The Girl Scout cookie sale began a century ago and has served as an entrepreneurial training program for participants every year. The program also helps support girls by helping them achieve goals they set for program activities and community service projects.

For more information about the Girl Scouts and the cookie sale, visit girlscoutssa.org.

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Organizations hold annual Drug Take-Back event The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, the Alexander City Police Department, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Drug Enforcement Agency held its annual Drug Take-Back event Saturday to give residents a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. According to Sgt. Fred White, shown here boxing up medication Saturday, about 40 pounds were collected from the event and 257.4 pounds total were taken in counting the three drop boxes across the area.

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DAY OF PRAYER: The Alex City Ministerial Association is hosting the National Day of Prayer at the First Baptist Church sanctuary Thursday, May 3 at noon.

Friday, May 4

PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre In Tallassee is hosting “The Firemen’s Training” Friday, May 4.

Saturday, May 5

FACEBOOK SOCIAL: Do you have friends on Facebook that you’ve never met? Here is your chance to spend some time with them face to face. The first Alexander City Facebook Social Mixer will be held at Strand Park from noon until 5 p.m. Hot dogs will be for sale and you can bring your own refreshments.

Come out and invite your Facebook friends.

BAKE SALE: The First United Methodist Church UMW is hosting a baked and frozen foods sale Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Campus on Highway 280.

Proceeds will benefit local and global mission projects.

CHORAL REUNION: The Alexander City State Junior College Reunion Singers present “Songs from Our Past” Saturday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center.

Admission is free but donations to the Central Alabama Community College are appreciated.

CLAY SHOOT: The Annual Alexander City Kiwanis Club Sporting Clays Competition will be Saturday, May 5 at the Five Star Plantation. Registration deadline is Friday, April 27.

For more information contact Phil Blasingame at 256-3074004.

CHURCH YARD SALE: GAP Fellowship Church on Robinson Court is hosting a yard sale, fish fry and BBQ Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 6

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: County Line Baptist Church in the Dudleyville community is celebrating its 183rd anniversary Sunday, May 6 at 10:45 a.m. The speaker will be Brother Jimmy Allen. There will be dinner on the grounds following the service.

MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating Men and Women Day Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Rev. Otis James Tyner Jr. Pastor of New Harmony is Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. MINI-CONCERT: Bucky Heard will be giving a miniconcert Sunday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church

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DAY OF PRAYER: Hackneyville will be hosting its third annual National Day Prayer from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hackneyville Community Center. Everyone is invited to attend.

SPRING PROGRAM: Faith Christian Academy will present its annual spring program Thursday, May 3, at 6 p.m. in the Faith Temple sanctuary. The theme is “David and the Psalms.” The classes will present several of the more familiar Psalms including the 23rd Psalm, Psalm 119 which is the longest Psalm, Psalm 91 which Dadeville.

CHURCH SINGING: Catching Foxes from the University of Mobile will be singing at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Dadeville.

SPECIAL EFFORT: Early Rose District Ushers are hosting Early Rose District Center’s Special Effort Program at the Early District Center Building on E Street in Alexander City Sunday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MINISTRY: Tim Greene and The Greenes from North Carolina will be singing and ministering at West End Church on Old Dark Road in Alexander City Sunday, May 6 during the Sunday morning service.

Come and be blessed by this anointed ministry.

For more information, call 256-234-2130.

Monday, May 7

SUMMER READING REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2018 summer reading program at Adelia Russell and Mamie’s Place libraries opens Monday, May 7. Participants can register for the program at either library and have the chance to win great prizes for their participation. The summer reading program kickoff event will be June

4 at the Alexander City Sportplex Gym, while registration for both the summer reading program and the children’s talent show will be open until June 8.

CHICKFILA LUNCH: Meals on Wheels is taking orders through May 7 for a Chick-fil-A lunch to be delivered Thursday, May 10. It will come with a sandwich, chips and a cookie. It is $6 per order and orders can be placed by calling Helen Brock at 256-750-0245.

May 9-11

CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting spring revival services May 9 to May 11 at 7 p.m. nightly.

The evangelist for the week is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Loachapoka. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor of Pine Grove.

Friday, May 11

EARLY BIRD SALE: Want to get a jump on the best deals? Red Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a special early bird session for its Annual Mission Fund Yard Sale Friday, May 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. A wide variety of items as members of the church all donate to

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is the Soldier’s Psalm and the messianic Psalms. The 80-voice choir will sing scripture songs taken from the Psalms. They will feature the FCA Dance Troupe dancing to “Your Heart (David)” and the sixth-12th grades will present “The Champion.” The public is cordially invited.

Today’s Birthdays

Kayla Hunter, Bruce Holley, Martha Foster, Carolyn Fuller, Holli Hendrick and Lanier Edwards are celebrating their birthdays today. help the cause. Every dollar raised goes into the church’s mission fund and the goal this year has been set at $7,000.

The sale will be held at the church which is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. For more details call John Mann at 256-3072366.

Saturday, May 12

JUNQUE JUBILEE: MainStreet Alexander City is hosting Junque Jubilee in downtown Alexander City Saturday, May 12 starting at 8 a.m. with shops opening at 10 a.m.

FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Fire Department will be hosting its annual fish fry Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HVFD in Hackneyville.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy some fresh, fried catfish. Fish plates will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $10 per plate. This is the HVFD annual fundraising drive to help keep the department active and to help pay for a new fire department.

MOTHERS PRAYER BREAKFAST: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Mothers Prayer

Breakfast Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. The speaker is Debra Harris, 1st Lady of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church.

Rev. Jimmial Harrison Sr. is pastor of Centerview Missionary Baptist.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast May 12 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out for $6 a plate.

BENEFIT YARD SALE: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Mission Fund Yard Sale Saturday, May 12, from 6 a.m. until all the goods are gone.

A wide variety of items as members of the church all donate to help the cause.

Every dollar raised goes into the church’s mission fund and the goal this year has been set at $7,000.

The sale will be held at the church which is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. For more details call John Mann at 256-3072366.

CANDIDATE FAIR: The Coosa County Republican Party is hosting a candidate fair Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center at 333 School Street in Rockford.

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hat’s on your bucket list for this summer at the lake? More than seeing you just check items off that list, the TPI magazine staff wants to help you turn those experiences at Lake Martin into your best times ever.

Every April, we compile the most comprehensive summer calendar of events on Lake Martin to help you plan your summer and create memories to go with those bucket list check marks.

Want to finally nail that 360 behind the boat? The calendar section starting on page 22 includes lots of wake clinics to accommodate your schedule. Is it time to learn to drive the boat? Do you want to finally devote some time to your passion for the environment? Take better care of yourself with yoga? Blue Creek Marina offers free driving and docking clinics every week; Russell Lands’ Naturalist Marianne Hudson offers a full schedule of presentations, opportunities and hikes; there’s fee yoga at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads every Saturday morning; and you’ll find details for these activities and more in the calendar section.

This year, in addition to the long list of concerts, art shows, wake clinics, paddle trips, fireworks, barbecues, games and festivals on Lake Martin, we’ve included an up-to-date list of eating options at the lake. Our new dining guide on page 64 includes contact information, pricing, menu item descriptions and must-do photo ops to help you choose the perfect place to dine, wine and keep the kids happy when you want a break from the grill at the lake house.

And to help you make those grilled dinners even more delicious, check out the beer guide from the new manager at Fermenter’s on the Green in Alexander City. Visit Myra Abrams’ Beer Banter column on page 88 for a discussion that pairs grilling meats with hearty craft beers.

Then flip to page 82 for a great pub chips recipe from five-time James Beard nominee, Rob McDaniel, the executive chef at SpringHouse Restaurant.

Over that fabulous dinner, as you watch one of Lake Martin’s incredible sunsets with great friends and family, tick off another item on that bucket list.

With this issue of Lake magazine in your hands, you’re well on the way through that bucket list and set for your best summer ever at Lake Martin.

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Contents

20. SAIL THROUGH THE SUMMER Dixie Sailing Club offers free introductory lesson to help you love your summer at Lake Martin 22. SUMMER AT THE LAKE Concerts, games, festivals and events on Lake Martin from now through Labor Day

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40. LAKE MARTIN CHARM A Birmingham couple's third lake house focuses on the relationships that matter most 50. FLY THROUGH THE TREES Wind Creek State Park installs an aerial adventure attraction in time for summer fun 58. SMITH MOUNTAIN SIGNAGE PROJECT The environmental education center is now open to fire tower visitors 64. EAT AT THE LAKE Sample of a few of Lake Martin's dining destinations 74. LAKE MARTIN TRADING COMPANY New owners of this east side convenience store added a craft beer selection to the inventory

50 LAKE MAGAZINE’S MONTHLY FEATURES: 9. LAKE’S QUICK GUIDE TO

76. LAKE PROPERTY

THE LAKE

79. LMRA

10. LAKE SCENES

80. HEALTHY LIVING

15. WHERE IS LAKE?

82. CHEF'S TABLE

18. LAKE MARTIN NEWS

84. BIG CATCHES

68. NATURE OF THE LAKE

88. BEER BANTER

72. Q&A

90. PAR FOR THE COURSE

75. FAB FINDS

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22 Lake magazine also features an online, digital edition, available 24 hours a day, free of charge. This edition is perfect to share with friends and family and provides you complete access to stories, photos and advertisements from anywhere in the world with Internet access. View our digital edition today at www.issuu.com.

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Lake’s Quick Guide to the Lake Lake Martin Area Real Estate Indicators Sales Month

Number of sales

Average selling price

Median selling price

Days on the market

Total houses for sale

Inventory/ sales ratio

27 36 22

$595,385 $472,944 $472,938

$490,000 $376,250 $407,500

129 185 171

261 358 377

9.10 14.46 21.14

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The above numbers are derived from raw sales data from the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors MLS.The sales noted above are for Lake Martin waterfront residential (single family and condominium) sales only. This information is provided courtesy Lake Martin Realty, LLC. (A Russell Lands, Inc. affiliated company.)

What's New at Lake Martin this year?

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & BETSY ILER – PHOTOS BY MICAH BENNETT

With a brand new showroom and an aesthetic exterior facelift, Lakeside Marina at 7361 Hwy. 49 in Lakeside Marina Dadeville mascot Lilly gives now offers visitors a tour more serof the new showroom vices to its customers with a fresh new look.

The 6,000-square-foot indoor showroom opened in February and can accommodate six boats on display.

“We’ve been open 15 years and have always wanted a show room. This is the first major remodel since we started the business,” said Donnie McDaniel, owner of Lakeside Marina.

The facade of the building was updated with an awning and a more contemporary feel to modernize its appeal. More glass windows were installed on both the highway side of the marina and the lakeside to allow more natural light into the shop.

“This idea really opens up the building and makes it feel larg-

er,” McDaniel said.

Some departments were rearranged to streamline the flow of visitors, and more office space was created. Lakeside provides boat sales and rentals, parts and service and storage.

“We’ve had a lot of people come through the new showroom and remodeled building. It’s been a really great response, so far,” said McDaniel.

Lakeside Marina is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dadeville location. Lakeside's second location can be found at 3455 Bay Pine Rd. in Jacksons Gap. Anchor Bay Marina also made updates over the winter, Improvements at replacing dockside gas pumps Anchor Bay shine with newer 24-hour pumps and on a sunny adding new sidewalks, including spring day ADA compliant passage and adjustments to the existing pier.

More updates are expected to be complete by mid-summer.

Read about more changes at Lake Martin – including the completion of new signage and an environmental education program at Smith Mountain, a zip line aerial adventure course at Wind Creek State Park and craft beer at Lake Martin Trading Company – in this issue of Lake magazine.

Last Month's Levels Weather Outlook for May May 2018 Forecast at Lake Martin Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the Summer: 491MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 490.4 Lowest: 488.3

Lake depth is measured in referece to mean sea level.

For up-to-date water levels at the lake, visit the website lakes.alabamapower.com.

Lake elevations are subject to change. Individuals who recreate below Martin Dam and those with boats and waterrelated equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.

upper 80s and low 90s with average lows in the high 40s and nearly 5 inches of precipitation in the month of May. The National Weather Service has predicted that both temperatures and rainfall will be slightly above normal this month.

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Precipitation: 14.92 inches Avg. high temp.: 62.4 Avg. low temp.: 37.9 Average temp.: 50.1

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Our Normal May Precipitation: 4.92 inches Avg. high temp.: 91 Information from the Avg. low temp.: 44 National Weather Service.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Last fall's gardenias are but a memory in spring at Lake Martin. (2) Kellan Heath is ready for a great day on the lake. (3) A tree stretches across Sandy Creek on a quiet Lake Martin day.

(4) The Cody clan visited the lake for Betty and Gene's 40th wedding anniversary last summer.

(5) Jaxon catches the wind in his face on a boat ride with Maria Luttrell.

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(1) Richard Lykes woke up to a foggy lake one morning at The Ridge. (2) Kelli McClellan captured this photo of her daughter Morgan playing on the shores at Big Beach. (3) Cheryl Gainer McCall sent this photo of a cedar waxwing claiming the last berry on the tree. (4) Taylor and Jonathan Cochran built this Auburn fan in Stillwaters during January's snowy day. (5) Randy McClendon took this photo of a beautiful sunrise at Cedar Point on the morning of the solar eclipse.

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READER SUBMISSIONS (1) Even snowmen like kayaking on Lake Martin – like this one near Randy and Paige Perry's home in Curry Cove. (2) Diane Ricio took this photo of the Russell Crossroads windmill on a windy Easter Sunday at the lake. (3) Tony Johnson sent this photo of the moon shining brightly on the lake near Smith Mountain. (4) Ella Kate and Ann Margaret get summer started on the sandy beach at Harbor Pointe. (5) Laura Broome snapped a photo of these beautiful white pelicans as they stopped for a relaxing day at Lake Martin. (6) Rick Marks took in the quiet serenity of the lake as a heavy morning fog rolled in.

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Lake Martin News Lake area officials start process to create local tourism bureau

John Wild talks tourism

Tallapoosa County is home to one of the largest and most pristine lakes in America, a network of hiking trails, rivers for canoeing and kayaking, incredible sports complexes and several sites with significant historic importance.

Despite that long list of attributes, there is no organization dedicated to promoting tourism in the area. At least not yet.

John Wild, Robyn Bridges, Brooke Harris and Cat Bobo of the Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau were featured guests at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon where they presented the program, “Talking Tourism.”

The group gave the 49 area leaders and business folks gathered at Central Alabama Community College last month an overview of how they are structured, how they operate and how they go about telling the story of their area and attracting conventions, conferences, events and visitors to their area.

“You have to find ways to tell the story of your community to a wide range of people in all parts of the country,” Wild said. “Communication is the key. Telling that story about all you have to offer is so important, and we use every means possible to do that.”

Wild said that having Auburn University in their area is a big plus, but they reach far past football Saturdays and the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Grand National. They listed things like mountain biking, wine tours, triathlons, academic conferences, Christmas home tours and robotics competitions as big draws.

Bridges talked about the diverse ways they market the area by using print media, web resources, social media, newsletters, trade associations, radio and magazines.

“It’s using a blend,” Bridges said. “You have to be able to reach out to the target audience and use whatever means that will get you in front of them. I think that’s why it’s important to have a group dedicated to the tourism effort. It can’t be a sideline, it has to be a concentrated effort.”

The Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau is funded by lodging taxes and Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Collari said that idea would be possible here as well.

“When you look at other lodging tax rates around the state and even in nearby communities, Alexander City’s rate of 9 percent is below average,” Collari said.

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is 12 percent with comparable communities like Sylacauga checking in at 15 percent, with 9 percent going to the city.

Wetumpka’s rate is 16 percent with 12 percent dedicated to the city. Auburn and Opelika both have 13 percent lodging tax rates.

“Who in here has stayed at a local hotel recently?” Collari asked. “See, not many hands. The idea is to take the money that is paid by others and put it to good use to bring even more dollars into our community.”

In March, the Tallapoosa County Commissioners started the process of establishing a county tourism authority.

Commissioners voted to ask the local legislative delegation to sponsor a local bill allowing the creation of the authority. The idea was the brainchild of Commissioner Steve Robinson who said that having one body working together may help concentrate efforts to draw more visitors to the county.

Collari said he sees the effort by the county and what was talked about as a cooperative effort.

“I think today’s program showed the benefits of having a combined effort,” Collari said. “We have some incredible resources here, but we have to start telling that story to a wider range of people if we hope to attract them here. That’s what this is all about.” ~Mitch Sneed

No More Mud at DSC The Dixie Sailing Club has Derek Smothers to thank for a new set of stairs to access the docks.

Smothers, a senior at Horseshoe Bend High School, planned, organized volunteers and helped construct the steps and railing for an Eagle Scout project.

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Derek Smothers built stairs to the DSC docks

project,” Smothers said. “We talked about the need of stairs at Dixie Sailing Club and how members walk down a hill in the mud to get to the dock.”

Smith is not only Smothers’ Scout Master through Troop 605 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wetumpka but also he is a DSC member.

“Club members park at the top of a steep hill, then walk down to the boats,” Smith said. “People were slipping on the hill on the way to the dock, especially when it was wet. We needed

new steps.”

The soon-to-be-Eagle Scout is no stranger to the Dixie Sailing Club.

“I have been out there 10 to 12 times,” Smothers said. “I took part in a youth program and worked on my sailing merit badge there.”

Smothers explained planning took place quickly in January of this year.

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Learn to sail this summer when Lake Martin's Dixie Sailing Club hosts a free class on June 9. The lesson, which is open to anyone interested in sailing, will cover the basics of the sport – the parts of the boat and how they work – as well as safety and hands-on practice with DSC members.

The lesson begins at 10 a.m. at 767 New Hope Church Rd. in Alexander City. GPS coordinates are 32.81606, -85.918506.

A free hot dog lunch will be provided. Each participant should bring a swimsuit, change of clothes, towel and sunscreen, as well as a life jacket.

This event is limited to 60 participants. To reserve a spot, call Keith Bennett at 334-324-9383.

DSC members are happy to share their knowledge and experience and welcome new sailors to join the fun. Memberships are available at several levels, including summer and junior memberships.

Summer members may store boats on club property from Memorial Day to Labor Day and would serve on race committees and work parties along with regular members. Summer member families are welcome to participate in club activities.

Junior memberships are granted on an individual basis for sailors between 7 and 18 years of age.

Junior members must be supervised by a responsible adult while on the property. Membership fees are reduced for juniors, who also would be expected to participate on race committees, work parties and other club activities.

Both summer and junior memberships can be converted into regular memberships.

For more information about DSC on Lake Martin, visit the website at www.dixiesailingclub.com.

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May 1-4 Plein Air in Pastels and Oils

Greg Barnes will welcome students from beginner to intermediate levels with daily demonstrations and instruction from supplies to subjects, process and final touches. Visit www.tallapoosaworkshops.com for information and reservations.

May 5 Facebook Social Mixer

Come and meet your Facebook friends Saturday, May 5, from 12 noon til 5 p.m. at Strand Park in Alexander City. The Facebook Social Mixer is for everyone and admission is free. You can enjoy a hot dog meal at your own expense from Ernie's Hot Dogs or dine at JR's or The Coffee Corner next to the park. There will be great music from the 50s through the 90s by DJ Jay Andrews. Bring your lawn chairs, and if you wish, a small table to sit your lunch and other items. There is no program and no agenda. No business or any special interest group is connected to this event. It is just a chance to meet and socialize with other Facebook members. Please bring a good attitude and hopefully we will pull off an event to remember.

May 5 Hatchet Creek Lily Paddle

Put in at Double Bridges on Hatchet Creek, Coosa County Road 29 in Coosa County (GPS: 32.8613792 -86.3387123) at 10 a.m. and paddle upstream to see the Cahaba lilies in bloom. Then float back down the creek when ready to leave. Bring your own kayak, personal flotation, paddle, snacks, beverages and gear.

May 5 Derby Day

Break out the large hats and seersucker for Derby Day at The Stables on Russell Crossroads. This annual event is a fundraiser for Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. Join the fun in cheering on your favorite horses, along with enjoying some great food and live music. Visit russlllandsonlakemartin.com or call 256-397-1019 for more information.

May 5 Sporting Clays Competition

The Alexander City Kiwanis Club will host the annual sporting clays competition at Five Star Plantation to raise money for local

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charities. Each team of four will shoot the 18-hole course at a cost of $800 per team. Half-team and individual entries, as well as shooting station sponsorships, also are available.

Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. The event is limited to 18 teams, so register early by calling Phil Blasingame at 356-307-4004 or email him at pblasingame@river.bank.

May 8-10 One Day Workshops

This three-day set of workshops with artist Ronald Bayens will focus on the details of portraits in oil. From eyes to hair and bling, Bayens will teach techniques during morning sessions, and students will practice during afternoon paint-alongs.

For information and reservations, visit www.tallapoosaworkshops.com.

May 11 Friday on the Green Kick-off

Jonathan Bloom will kick off this free summer concert series at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. Bring the family, pets, coolers, chairs and blankets and come listen to some live music from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Robert Gunn at 256-397-1019.

May 11-12 10th Annual Rodeo Club BarBQue Cookoff and Festival

Particpants can register for $50 in each category to compete for the winning bbq recipe, cash prizes and a unique barbeque trophy. Contestants can compete and vie for the best barbeque in chicken, pork or ribs. There will be additional vendors available with goodies and gift bags. To register, call the Rodeo Club at 256-825-7503.

May 12 Junque Jubilee

Beginning at 8 a.m. MainStreet Alexander City will host an upscale yard sale with anything from antiques, furniture, vintage items, arts and crafts to old cars and iron works.

Find just the right item to add character and charm to your home or pick up a great piece of art at a bargain. For information, contact Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.

May 12 Stars from Heaven

The guys from Columbus State University will bring their giant telescopes to Heaven Hill for a night of star gazing. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner will 24 LAKE

be served during the sunset, there will be a brief presentation and then participates will spend time studying astronomy first-hand. There is a very limited number of reservations available. This event is sold out, but call Robert Gunn at 256-397-1019 to be added to the waiting list.

May 12 Lake Martin Wild Game Cook-off

The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host this annual cook-off at The AMP in Eclectic at 5 p.m. Sample some of the best wild game in the area for $40 a couple prior to the event or $50 at the door.

For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.

May 17 Crawfish Boil

Don’t miss the inaugural crawfish boil to benefit Friends of the Dadeville Library. This private event at Chuckwalla’s Pizzeria will be open only to ticket holders. Featuring awardwinning Louisiana Chef Stars from Heaven Raymond LeBlance, music with The Murray Brown Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., wine tasting and a book sale, the fun starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person in advance, and $40 at the door, if any are still available on the event date – only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available at Chuck’s Marina and the Dadeville Library at 205 N. West St., Dadeville.

May 19-20 Lee County Garden Tour

The Lee County Master Gardeners will offer tours of 10 gardens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Advance individual tickets are $30 each; groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets in advance at $28 each. Tickets are $36 on tour days. Ticket prices include a boxed lunch from Chicken Salad Chick.

The gardens are varied, and this year’s selection includes an orchid greenhouse, a delightful shade garden and a historic home. For information, visit www.leemg.org.

May 18 Camp Smile-a-Mile Ride of Love

Join in cheering on the bike riders during their last leg of the trip, which started in Tuscaloosa and ends at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. This event raises money and awareness for the camps held for children and families living with cancer.

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Lawn Games

The Bank Walkers

Friday on the Green started in the summer of 2012, and this free weekly concert series at Russell Crossroads was an instant hit. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. on the grassy lawn across the street from Catherine's Market, and it's a great way to start any vacation or weekend at Lake Martin. Socialize with neighbors and friends, gather with the family and meet others who enjoy great music and Lake Martin.

In addition to the music, Russell Lands provides free lawn games.

Bring a cooler filled with your favorite food and beverages. Be sure to pack a chair or blanket, even a table on which to spread out your goodies. Pets are welcome, but please keep them on a leash.

Concerts start on May 11 and continue every Friday night through Sept. 14, except RXR Fest on Memorial Day weekend (see page 27) and Jazz Fest weekend June 8 and 9.

Check out the links to artists' pages and possible schedule changes at www.russellcrossroads.com.

Pets welcome!

Friday on the Green Free Friday Night Concerts 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Town Green at Russell Crossroads May 11 May 18 June 1 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20

Jonathan Bloom Sid Phelps Kurt McKinney and Chuck Lofton Ella Langley Richard and Rusty shadowood Bank Walkers John Bull (Duo) Clay Barker

July 27 Aug. 3 Aug. 10 Aug. 17 Aug. 24 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14

C2 and the Brothers Reed Jack Stearns Kurt McKinney and Britt Johnson Matt Smith Kendall Street Bank Walkers Charity Bowden Pierce Edens (Duo)

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May 19-20 Hatchet Creek Festival

Sign up early for this year’s two-day float trip down the beautiful Hatchet Creek in Coosa County because the event is limited to the first 100 registrants. The $40 entry fee includes shuttle service for camping gear and vehicle drivers, snacks, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, entertainment, private pond fishing, overnight camping with portable potties and hand-washing stations and an event T-shirt. Sponsored in part by Alabama Scenic River Trail, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative and Off the Beaten Path Alabama, in cooperation with landowners, this annual rite of spring fills up quickly. Visit www.aces.edu/coosa or call 256-377-4713 for information.

May 25-27 RXR Fest

The Town Green at Russell Crossroads comes alive with some great music Memorial Day Weekend. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening, come enjoy some live music with good friends and family. For this year's lineup visit the website at russelllandsonlakemartin. com.

May 25-27 Memorial Day Weekend at Chuck’s

Celebrate the holiday at the lake as Chuck’s hosts music Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Friday will see Blane Rudd on stage, and the popular Alabama Avenue takes the stage on Saturday night. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, party with Kane and the Saints Duo. For information, visit the Chuck’s Facebook page.

May 26-27 Art on the Lake

bill buys pancakes piping hot off the griddle with butter and syrup, coffee and juice from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please bring cash. Visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com for more information.

May 29 Slalom Clinic with Wade Cox

Get a head start on the tricks you want to master this season and sign up for this clinic with Wade Cox, who has racked up dozens of professional waterski titles over his career. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cox will lend his knowledge, skills and instruction to help slalom skiers improve. Cost for this clinic is $50. An afternoon session might be added as well. For information and reservations, contact Russell Marine’s Scott Goslin at sgoslin@russelllands.com or 256-496-0713.

June 2 Birding Paddle on the Big T

Watch for details from the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail on this birding paddle trip on the Tallapoosa River.

Birdwatching Paddle Trip

June 2 LMRA Annual Meeting

Discussion at this year’s annual meeting will include an update on the lighted buoy project, lake criminal activity, shoreline cleanups and legal action against the Corps of Engineers.

Marine Police will be on hand to provide a report and answer questions as well.

The meeting will be held at Kowaliga Restaurant. Alabama Power Company Credit Union will host a buffet breakfast at 8 a.m., and the meeting will start at 9 a.m.

June 4 Russell Marine Wakeboard/Wake Surf Clinic

More than 60 artists and vendors from all over the Southeast will set up on the grounds of Children’s Harbor to offer a variety of handmade goods. This family-friendly, pet-friendly event also will include a Kids Zone, music, cocktail bar and more. Saturday the event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 334-857-2133.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit Kowaliga Marina for individualized, small group instruction from professional wakeboard riders and skiers, coaches and enthusiasts. Cost is $50 per person. To sign up, contact Scott Goslin at Russell Marine at 256-496-0713 or sgoslin@russelllands.com.

May 26 Community Garden Pancake Breakfast

June 4-9 6th Annual Sun Festival

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ties. This community development and tourism initiative is designed to enhance the lifestyle of Alexander City (see the schedule on page 28).

June 8 Chris Cooley Concert

Classical pianist Christopher Cooley will play a concert at Red Ridge United Methodist Church, 8091 County Road 34, near the intersection of highways 34 and 49 in Dadeville.

Call the church at 256-825-9820 for details.

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June 8-10 Lil’ Calypso Art Fest

Held right on the water’s edge, the 16th annual festival on Chuck’s Marina will feature nearly 60 regional artists on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will display quality crafts, including jewelry, pottery, metal work, furniture, wood and art work.

But the fun starts on Friday night with the Russell Craig Duo on stage. There will be live music from Dan Adams on the deck Saturday, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday night will feature the Blackberry Breeze Band. On Sunday Augusta, Georgia’s, Ruskin and Cam from King Size Band will close out the weekend from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit the Chuck’s Marina Facebook page.

June 8-9 Jazz Fest

One of the biggest events of the summer, this free concert series brings three bands to Strand Park in Alexander City on Friday night and another three to The AMP on Saturday evening. Visit alexcityjazzfest.com for lineup and details.

June 9 National Marina Day and Russell Marine Customer Appreciation

Celebrate a day of boating and stop by any Russell Marine marina for complementary hot dogs, chips and drinks for the whole family. Shop top-of-the-line gear and accessories and receive 15 percent off as Russell Marine host customer appreciation activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lamont Landers Band will close out the Memorial Day weekend concert series on the Green

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RXR Fest on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads May 25 through May 27 is like a super Friday on the Green all weekend long. The music starts at 6 p.m. each evening.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, picnic baskets, friends, and even pets (on a leash, please) for this annual event that kicks off the season at Lake Martin. This year's music could be the best lineup yet.

Belle Adair starts the fun at 6 p.m. on Friday night. This Alabamabased foursome drank the Kool-Aid in Muscle Shoals and came out with power pop on Americana, folk and country, mixing Britpop and California country-rock. The band was named among Rolling Stone's 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know in February.

AJ Ghent will follow Belle Adair at 8 p.m. on the Green stage. Ghent brings a fresh, nostalgic, electrifying and roots rock to his performances, fusing blues, funk, rock and pop into a genre he calls Neo Blues. He plays the lap steel standing upright, which translates into a more energetic performance than most players.

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Brian Bice, Mark Tucker and David Sturdivant and supplemented by Neil Tucker, The Bank Walkers will warm up the night with classic rock n roll numbers until 7:45 p.m..

Tyler Mac will take it from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tyler Mac started his professional career at age 13 and by 18 was touring internationally.

He has played around the world for the last 10 years, sharing the stage and opening for Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers, Johnny Winter, Joe Bonamassa and Ted Nugent.

Wrapping up the weekend on Sunday, King Corduroy will hit the stage with cosmic Southern soul at 6 p.m., and Lamont Landers Band will close out this weekend concert series at Russell Crossroads from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Landers, who was born and raised in Alabama, developed his skills as a teenager, playing self-taught guitar in his room. When his sister posted a candid video of him playing a classic Ray Charles tune on YouTube, the post went viral. Today, his YouTube channel has more than 11,000 subscribers, and the band is a staple in college towns across the Southeast with a crowd-pleasing mix of soul, funk and R&B. Let the summer begin!

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A weeklong, town-wide celebration with music and dancing, kids' activities, animals in costume, good times with friends and an opportunity to win some money hits the Lake Martin area the second week of June as the 6th Annual Sun Festival.

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce hosts more than 50 activities for all ages. This year’s festival includes some favorite original events, along with new ones and culminates with the two-day free Jazz Fest.

Friday on the Green kicks off the party June 1 on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads, featuring Kurt McKinney and Chuck Lofton. It’s a great way to start the weekend with music, lawn games, friends and family. Bring chairs, and coolers.

Early Saturday, June 2, turn out for the Motorcycle Ride and Show at 7:30 a.m. starting at the Lake Martin Innovation Center and a Car Show held at the Lake Martin Area United Way parking lot from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Slip-n-Slide 5K makes a comeback this year at 8 a.m. at Strand Park. This fun cool-down post-race activity is appropriate for all ages.

Monday begins the highly anticipated Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt with the chance to win some cash. The Alexander City Outlook will post a daily clue Monday through Friday, and participants must decode the riddle to find the hidden medallion and collect a check.

Then join the fun at KidsFest activities and a chance to spread some cheer at area nursing homes. The evening will close with the Dawg-Gawn Good Parade of animals in costume, followed by Dances in the Dark at Strand Park.

Bring the kids out to KidsFest Healthy Living from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Martin Innovation Center June 5, followed

by Show Me the Movie at Playhouse Cinemas at 3 p.m. The day concludes with a round of Glow-in-the-Dark golf at Lake Winds Golf Course at 5:30 p.m.

Mill Two Eighty will host programs all day Wednesday, starting with a KidsFest magic show at 9 a.m., followed by Bingo at 1 p.m. and Faith Night at 6 p.m.

Be sure to show patriotic pride and swing by Bill Nichols Veterans Home June 7 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate America’s heroes. The kids have a full day of Fun in the Sun, Luck of the Draw and Build Your Own Sundae to follow. Start practicing now for the Cornhole Tournament at The Coffee Corner alley later in the day, and then head to Strand Park at 6 p.m. for Strand Sessions with a cooler and picnic fare.

Kids can get Wet ‘n Wild at the Alexander City pool from 9 a.m. to noon June 8, while the returning Pie Baking Contest will be held at 10 a.m. at the Lake Martin Innovation Center.

Break out the family recipe for bragging rights.

Round out the week of fun with Alexander City’s free Jazz Fest at Strand Park June 8 and at The AMP on Lake Martin June 9. Bring chairs, coolers, friends and dancing shoes to enjoy a full evening of good tunes and good times.

Contact Kim Dunn, director of marketing and special events for the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, at kdunn@alexandercitychamber.com for more information about Sun Festival.

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Friday, June 1 Friday on the Green

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Saturday, June 2 Motorcycle Ride & Show Slip-n-Slide 5K Car Show

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Monday, June 4 Pie in the Sky Treasure KidsFest College Bound Hanging Out at the Home KidsFest Libraries Rock Dawg-Gawn Good Parade Dances in the Park

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9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 Pie in the Sky Treasure KidsFest Healthy Living Show Me the Movie Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 6 Pie in the Sky Treasure KidsFest Magic and a Message Bingo Faith Night Thursday, June 7 Pie in the Sky Treasure KidsFest Fun in the Sun Celebrate America's Heroes KidsFest Luck of the Draw KidsFest Build Your Own Sundae Cornhole Tournament Strand Sessions Jeep Show

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10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Friday, June 8 Pie in the Sky Treasure KidsFest Wet 'n Wild Pie Baking Contest Jazz Festival

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9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Saturday, June 9 Jazz Festival

6 p.m.

Events Schedule Location The Town Green at Russell Crossroads Lake Martin Innovation Center Strand Park Lake Martin Area United Way parking lot Tallapoosa County Central Alabama Community College Area nursing homes Mamie's Place Children's Library Strand Park Stand Park Tallapoosa County Lake Martin Innovation Center Playhouse Cinemas Lake Winds Golf Course

Tallapoosa County The Mill Two Eighty The Mill Two Eighty The Mill Two Eighty Tallapoosa County Airport Pavilion Bill Nichols Veterans Home Luck of the Draw Art & Frame Gallery Carlisle's Drugs The Coffee Corner alley Strand Park 120 Tallapoosa St.

June 12 Little Things

Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host professional storyteller Delores Hydock at 12:30 p.m. at Red Ridge United Methodist Church for It’s the Little Things: Five small objects that shaped the world in the Dutch Golden Age will reveal how five tiny things that can be held in a hand changed world history in unexpected ways.

Contact Bonnie DeNegre at bdenegre@charter.net.

June 15-16 Lake Martin Area Rodeo

The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will host this Southeastern Professional Rodeo-sanctioned event from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. Events each night will include bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle-bronc riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping and bull riding. Gates open at 5 p.m. Activities for the whole family, including a children's area, greased pig contest, stick horse races, vendors, food trucks and more. Presold tickets are $7 for adults; $3 for children over age 5.

Gate price is $10 for adults and $5 for children over 5.

June 15-16 Lake Martin Slalom Championship/Clinic

This annual competition at Porter’s Branch, sponsored

by Russell Marine, is open to novice slalom skiers. On Friday, there will be a slalom clinic taught by U.S. Senior World team member and Alabama State record holder, Bob Scouten; State Champion and Nationally Ranked Competitor, Payton Phillips; and Kate White, the 2016 Girls 2 State Champion. Participants will be designated a time for individual instruction; availability is limited to 30 participants. The tournament will begin Saturday at 12 p.m. and will continue until all divisions have competed.

T-shirts, trophies and other prizes will be available. For more information or to register, contact Bob Schouten at alabamawaterski@gmail.com or email Doug Hamrick at dhamrick@russelllands.com.

June 16 Miss Lake Martin Pageant

The 2018 Miss Lake Martin Pageant will be held at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Miss Lake Martin will receive a $2,000 cash scholarship. The Baby-Little pageant will begin at 11 a.m., and the Preteen-Miss pageant begins

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Russell Lands hosts naturalist presentations and guided forest tours

Tiffany Hallmark 2017 Miss Lake Martin

Summer is a great time to explore the nature of the lake with Russell Lands' naturalist Marianne Hudson and expert guests. Check out the dates and times and mark your calendar for these active and exciting events for all ages. Presentations are free and will be held at the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads; guided tours cost $10 per person, and participants will meet at trailheads designated below.

Visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com for information about these events.

PRESENTATIONS Date Time Subject May 5 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Horsing Around May 25 6 a.m.-8 a.m. Raptors May 26 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Raptors May 27 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Raptors May 28 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Raptors June 9 10 a.m.

Scales Galore 12 p.m. Scales Galore 2 p.m. Scales Galore June 16 10 a.m.

Scales Galore 12 p.m. Scales Galore 2 p.m. Scales Galore June 23 10 a.m.

Scales Galore 12 p.m. Scales Galore 2 p.m. Scales Galore July 4 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wild About Nature July 7 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wild About Nature July 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wild About Nature July 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wild About Nature Aug. 3.

6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. Aquatics Aug. 4 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aquatics Aug. 10 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aquatics Aug. 11 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aquatics Aug. 12 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aquatics

at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. For entry information, contact Brittany Wright at 334-332-4701 or email misslakemartinpageant@gmail.com.

June 17 Jess Meuse at Kowaliga

This musician, originally from Holtville, was a 2014 finalist on American Idol. She will be performing at Kowaliga Restaurant from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

June 18 All Wake Surf Clinic

From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., visit The Ridge Marina for individualized, small group instruction from professional riders, coaches and enthusiasts. Cost is $50 per person. To sign up, contact Scott Goslin at Russell Marine at 256-4960713 or sgoslin@russelllands.com.

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Point Trailhead Point Trailhead Road Trailhead Road Trailhead

NIGHT HIKE NATURE TOURS Aug. 4 6:45 p.m.

Aug. 11 6:45 p.m.

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June 21 United Way Day of Action

Join Lake Martin Area United Way volunteers to improve local schools. Past projects have included building playgrounds, painting classrooms and updating landscping. For details about this year’s event, call 256-329-3600.

June 23 Birding Paddle Trip

Watch for details of this Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail paddle trip to Wind Creek State Park. Visit alabamabirdingtrails.com/trails/piedmont-plateau/ for information.

July 4 Parade at Blue Creek

This annual parade starts at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Camp Road, Dadeville, and ends at Niffer’s. Park anywhere along Ponder Camp Road to collect candy and trinkets thrown by parade entries. To join the parade, arrive at Olana Drive at 10 a.m. For information, contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

Blue Creek 4th of July

July 4 Blue Creek Neighborhood Barbecue

Gordon Ballard at 94 Olana Dr., Dadeville, hosts this annual barbecue event following the July 4 parade at 11 a.m. Join in the karaoke, eat the ribs and celebrate the holiday in true picnic style. For information and directions, contact Ballard at 256-307-4017.

July 4 Fourth of July Boat Parade

This marks Russell Marine’s 40th annual boat parade that seems to grow each year. Boats parade from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor decked in festive displays and patriotic themes. Two prizes will be awarded for each category: Tallest Flag, Largest Flag, Most Creative Theme and Most Patriotic Crew. Two prizes will be awarded in each category. First prize is a $150 Russell Marine gift certificate, and second prize is a $75 gift certificate. And new this year, Best Overall Boat and Crew will receive $500 in cash.

Get your crew together to decorate your boat, or enjoy the colorful parade from the shore at 10 a.m.. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or stop by any marina to register today.

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Arti Gras

Jonathan Bloom on the deck at Kowaliga

Music on the Deck returns to Kowaliga Just because Monday morning follows a great weekend at the lake doesn't mean you have to leave the lake. Stick around Sunday afternoon to catch music on the deck at Kowaliga on the first and third Sundays of every month this summer.

Performers are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 19, so pull up by boat or car and make that great time at the lake last just a little bit longer.

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June 3 June 17

July 1 July 15

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Jonathan Bloom Richard and Rusty Kurt McKinney and Chuck Lofton Ella Langley Jess Meuse (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

Sid Phelps Kurt McKinney and Britt Johnson Clay Barker Matt Smith

July 4 Fireworks and Concert

Celebrate this holiday at The AMP with muisc by The Grains of Sand Band at 8 p.m. The Southeast’s largest fireworks display will start at 9 p.m., and the band will return at 9:30 p.m. when the fireworks show is over. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Bring chairs, coolers and friends to stake out your spot on the grass. The annual Twist and Hula Hoop contests will keep kids entertained. For more information, visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com.

July 4 The RAWK(ets) Red Glare

The Painful Reminders will perform a free waterfront show on the Tallapoosa River side of Lake Martin at 7 p.m.

Visit www.bandsintown.com for details.

July 6-7 Arti Gras

Featuring dozens of artists throughout the South, this two-day juried art show event is held on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and MAY 2018

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Vendors will sell handmade paintintgs, jewlery, photography, sculpture and much more.

If interested in partcipating as a vendor, submit two or three photos of your artwork, along with an application, to Tyler Mitchell tmitchell@russelllands.com before June 21.

July 7 Alabama Avenue at Copper’s Grill

Come early and stay late to dance under the stars Stillwaters with Alabama Avenue. The band will play classic and Southern rock, new and traditional country and fun party songs. Bring the kids; there’s no cover charge. Pull up in the boat and call 256-373-3536 for the shuttle from the lake. For information, call 256-373-3536.

July 7 Community Garden Pancake Breakfast

Club

tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, propane tanks or hazardous or medical waste will be allowed. For more information, contact Sabrina Clark Wood at 334-4298832.

July 21 Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run

This annual event gets bigger and better every year. Boat crews crisscross the lake to collect cards for the best poker hand while the party revs up at Kowaliga with music, food and fun. Prizes are awarded for the most original crew costumes as well. For registration information, contact Emily Sprayberry at 256-212-1416.

Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run

Come to the Artist Cabin at Russell Crossroads for breakfast and support the Community Garden Club. A $5 bill buys pancakes piping hot off the griddle with butter and syrup, coffee and juice from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please bring cash. Visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com for more information.

July 9 Russell Marine Wakeboard/Wake Surf Clinic

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit Kowaliga Marina for individualized, small group instruction from professional wakeboard riders and skiers, coaches and enthusiasts. Cost is $50 per person. To sign up, contact Scott Goslin at Russell Marine at 256-496-0713 or sgoslin@russelllands.com.

July 16 All Wake Surf Clinic

From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., visit The Ridge Marina for individualized, small group instruction from professional riders, coaches and enthusiasts. Cost is $50 per person. To sign up, contact Scott Goslin at Russell Marine at 256-4960713 or sgoslin@russelllands.com.

July 16-17 Throw Away Day

The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission will team up to provide dumpsters for the disposal of household items at five locations from noon on Monday through Tuesday evening. The dumpsters will be available free of charge at the Alexander City Annex, 395 Lee St.; Double Bridges on Highway 63; Old Daviston School on state Route 22; Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave.; and Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. No liquids, appliances with compressors,

July 28 Heart of Waverly BBQ

Standard Deluxe will host this daylong event featuring good food and a five-band lineup. Visit standarddeluxe.com for more information.

July 30 Russell Marine Wakeboard/Wake Surf Clinic

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit Kowaliga Marina for individualized, small group instruction from professional wakeboard riders and skiers, coaches and enthusiasts. Cost is $50. For information, call Scott Goslin at 256-496-0713 or email him at sgoslin@russelllands.com.

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Labor Day Weekend at Chuck’s Marina

Close out the summer with music and embrace fall football at Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin on Labor Day weekend. Sean Heninger from Birmingham will be the fea-

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tured musician on Friday night, and Blane Rudd will close out the summer music schedule on Sunday. But Saturday at Chuck's will be all about football – the glory days gone by and what's up with your favorite teams for the season ahead. For more information about weekend activities, visit the Chuck’s Marina Facebook page.

Sept. 2 Labor Day Concert

Gates open at 5 p.m. at The AMP for the annual summer close-out con-

Visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com for this year's Labor Day Concert lineup

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cert. Bring coolers, kids, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and turn out for one last great big party at the lake.

Music starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and artist information, visit www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com.

Sept. 3 Cornhole Tournament

The Landing at Parker Creek will host a cornhole tournament at the lake on Labor Day. An officially sanctioned, regulation tournament. Details on The Landing Facebook page.

Worship on the Water Church of the Living Waters

782 Lakeview Ridge - StillWaters Guest Speakers - 2018 Season • Sundays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2

Billy Coleman - Jackon's Gap - Memorial Day Rev. Sam Henderson - Commerce, Georgia Rev. Jim Pate - Dadeville Rev. Faron Golden - Dadeville Rev. Al Perkins - Montgomery Brandon Morgan - Opelika - Message in Music and Song Dr. Joel Richardson - Newnan, Georgia Rev. James Cullins - Alexander City Rev. K.G. Jones - Tuskegee Rev. David Carboni - Birmingham Dean Collins - Lanett Rev. Tommy Greer - Carrollton, Georgia Rev. Vicki Cater - Dadeville Billy Coleman - Jackson's Gap Dr. Tim Thompson - Dadeville

Dress is casual. Come by car, bike, golf cart or boat. GPS coordinates: N 32 44.554, W 085 48.867.

For more information, visit www.colw-sw.com

Church in the Pines at Kowaliga

Guest Speakers - 2018 Season • Sundays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

May 6 may 13 May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 Aug. 5 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9

Coach Bill Clark, Head Coach, UAB Football Sherry Harris, Vestavia Hills UMC, Mother's Day James Cullins, Retired, Church of Christ, Alexander City George Matheson, Retired, Auburn United Methodist Church Gates Shaw, Retired, Christ Episcopal Church, Birmingham Chuck Roberts, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta Lawson Bryan, Resident Bishop South Georgia, Father's Day John Coleman, Church of the Nativity, Dothan John Ed Mathson, Leadership Ministries, Montgomery Brian Erickson, Trinity United Methodist Church, Birmingham Karl Stegall, Firsth United Methodist Church, Montgomery Hamp Greene, Church of the Highlands, Birmingham Keith Thompson, Canterbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham Charles Gattis, Retired, United Methodist Church, Owens Cross Roads Jeremiah Castille, Jeremiah Castille Foundation, Birmingham Gerald Hallmark, Retired, United Methodist, Birmingham John Mann, Retired, United Methodist, Dadeville Mickey Morgan, Retired, United Methodist Church, Birmingham Mark Jackson, Mulder Memorial United Methodist Church, Wetumpka MAY 2018

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Season-Long Events

Millerville Trade Day

Summer Saturdays at The Landing

Pull up the boat and park the car at the The Landing at Parker Creek for karaoke and occasional live music duos on Saturday nights. This open pavilion dining destination is great casual fun at the lake any time. Summer Saturdays begin the week before Memorial Day. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m., but during the day, join in the volleyball and Jenga games while the kids play on the beach.

Bibb Graves School on Highway 9 hosts this trade day on the third Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Find books, toys, models, coins, lamps, original artwork, jewelry, clothing, antiques, glassware, quilts, home decor and more. Refreshments available.

Alabama Wildlife Federation Naturalist Hikes

Every Tuesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. until noon, hike some of Lanark’s 5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how Summer Paddleboarding Meet up with other paddleboarders at 10 a.m. on the sec- to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. General admission ond and fourth Saturdays of June and July for demos, tours applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per famand relays. Call Paddle Lake Martin at 334-799-0529 to ily. The Alabama Nature Center is located sign up or for more information. at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closSummer Paddleboarding ings.

​ labama Wildlife Federation A Creature Feature

Every Monday and Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., come learn about Alabama’s woods, water and wildlife. Get up close and personal with some of the creatures you may find in your own backyard, and even some you may have never heard of. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook.

Visit www.alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.

Library Storytime in Dadeville

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

Yoga on the Green

Start summer Saturdays from May 26 to Sept. 29 with relaxing yoga stretches on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads at 7 a.m. Bring your mat and a bottle of water to this free event that will be led by experienced instructors.

Free Driving and Docking Clinics

Boost your confidence and learn to safely and properly operate and dock your boat. Blue Creek Marina will host free clinics on Mondays all summer long with experienced captains who will offer instruction, demonstration and coaching. Registration is required, and clinics are held at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Space is limited so call 256-825-8888 to reserve a spot, or email j.shockley@ singletonmarinegroup.com or m.bishop@singletonmarinegroup.com. Pontoon clinics will be held May 7, June 4, July 7 and Aug. 6; sterndrive clinics are scheduled for May 14, June 11, July 16 and Aug. 13; and tow boat clinics will be held May 21, June 18, July 23 and Aug. 20.

Children’s Library in Alexander City

Mamie’s Place Children’s Library holds themed storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and offers kid-friendly movies on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

Ladies’ Book Club

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

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

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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.

Charity Bingo

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

Amateur Radio Club

The Lake Martin Area Amateur Radio Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the terminal building at the Thomas C. Russell Field Airport (Alexander City Airport) with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. For more information, contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.

Santuck Flea Market

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

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

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

Music at The Equality Performing Arts Center

The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on State Route 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302.

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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 334-8572008 for more information.

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

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

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Camp Hill Flea Market

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

Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell.

Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

Real Island Supper

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

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.

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Trivia Night at Niffer’s on the Lake

The Town of Camp Hill will host a flea market on the second Saturday of each month through Nov. 10. The hours of operation are 30 minutes after day break until 2 p.m.

Spaces are available for rent for $10 and are 20 feet by 20 feet. For more information, contact James Woody at 256749-8270.

Clean Community Partnership Cleanups

The third Saturday of each month, volunteers throughout the community are encouraged to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 9 a.m. for pickup supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City.

For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Coffee & Connections

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

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The Fordham home features wood from the former Russell Mills

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The third time’s the charm, and few know this better than Jimmy and Janie Fordham. Last year, the Birmingham couple moved into their third house in The Ridge, and they couldn’t be happier.

“We love Lake Martin and The Ridge, but we had always wanted a level lot so we could build up instead of building a basement. We also wanted to be able to walk out of the main level and be on the water, so when we found this lot, we knew it was the one,” Fordham said.

The Fordhams’ five-bedroom, six-bath home was designed by Birmingham architect Chuck Frusterio and built by Lake Martin builder Chad Stearns.

Decorator Nan Jackson assisted the Fordhams in their selection of dark gray paint coupled with a creamy trim for the exterior of the home. Gray stone, set in a random Ashler pattern, as well as cedar columns and defined areas of cedar shake, complement the colors and architecture of the home.

A flagstone walk leads to the front entrance from the driveway past the large pots of dipladenia, blue plumbago and asparagus fern from Tim Price Landscaping. Through double six-light front doors, an open-concept living room, dining area and kitchen are tied together with creamy shiplap walls, simple rugs, textiles in creams and blues and cherished furniture pieces from the Fordhams’ previous lake houses.

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The couple was set on a minimalist approach to decorating their new home, concentrating on open spaces for little feet to travel.

“Our home revolves around our children, our grandchildren and memories on the lake – lots of framed photos. We definitely geared everything in the house toward our family being here together,” Janie Fordham said.

A stone fireplace anchors the living area while additional warmth is created by a neutral, comfortable sofa and chairs and photos of special Lake Martin locations on the walls. Several lamps are focal points in the living area and other locations throughout the home. Featuring a rustic wooden console, concrete sink and an Edison bulb fixture, one of two half-baths in the home is located near the staircase.

The Fordhams wanted hardwood floors that could withstand traffic from children and dogs, so Jackson found reclaimed wood from Russell Mills and suggested a dark stain for the main level flooring. With a hardwood floor, cedar columns and a wood ceiling in the main room, Jackson’s help was central to coordinating the color selection for the wood stains, Fordham explained.

Fordham loves to cook when the family comes together at the lake, and her dream kitchen, with stainless steel Wolf appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, allows plenty of space for everyone to pitch in. The gray cabinets, white, cream and

Lake views and room for the family drove the design of the house

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The decor includes elements of both vintage and modern

The great room has views of the lake as well as the woods

Janie Fordham loves the potted flowers

Jackson found whimsical pieces of art for the home

An apartment above the garage provides extra space for the family

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Great wooden beams and the stone fireplace add a cabin feel to the lake home

gray tiled herringbone backsplash and white quartz countertops are clean and spacious. The island, one slab of quartz 10 feet by 4 feet, offers preparation space and seating for four beneath two large pendant lights. Beneath a counter-to-ceiling-height window, a large countertop surrounds three sides of a multi-purpose farmhouse sink that expertly doubles as a little bathtub for grandbabies.

A large round table in the dining area easily accommodates 10, perfect for lively conversation at mealtime. The entire living area spills onto the large covered porch, which is furnished for both dining and living – a high-top mosaic table for four, a dining table for six, plus a wicker sofa, loveseat and two rockers. A television mounted on the porch provides a great location to view football games in the fall. The grill is stationed on a separate but connected cooking porch with a shed roof.

“When we are all here, we leave the French doors open most of the time, so we can just go back and forth from inside the house to the lake.

The porch is really another room for us,” Fordham explained.

The porch has two stone walkways that guide lake lovers toward the water. One walkway provides access to steps that lead directly into the water; the other leads to the boat dock.

Fordham enjoys decorating with plants and

flowers, especially with iron baskets she has collected through the years. She has a Birmingham nursery fill the baskets with seasonal flowers; and then, she places the baskets at the lake to brighten the space.

Behind the kitchen, a hallway leads to the spacious laundry room, a walk-in pantry with a barn door and a guest bedroom and bath. Also accessible from the hallway, a mudroom with a built-in bench and hooks was designed to store everything needed to keep happy dogs as part of the family dynamics. Across from the butler’s pantry, a fullsize refrigerator and bar sink are housed in a summer kitchen. The summer kitchen, which includes the second half bath on the main level, affords easy access for swimmers, boaters and grill masters through a side door from the porch.

The master suite features comfortable gray and blush-colored linens. The room also has access to the back porch and a wall of windows for a view of the lake. The bath with double vanities has a shower room with high windows for light, a Jacuzzi soaker tub and two walk-in closets.

Fordham displays her love of horses in framed photos in the room.

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enjoying perfect lake views. Rooms are simply appointed with light colored quilts and linens and with plenty of space to spread out.

An indoor sitting area provides yet another relaxing space for second floor guests. Although the plans called for a large unfinished storage area upstairs, the couple opted to finish the space to create a home office that will eventually become a bunkroom for the grandchildren.

A covered breezeway highlighted with white mandevilla, also from Price, connects the home with a spacious three-car garage. One bay stores lake toys – personal watercraft, tubes, ski vests and other items.

More guest space was added in an apartment above the garage. The suite includes a bedroom, bathroom, minikitchen and nursery space.

The Fordhams’ third try in The Ridge gave them plenty of room and easy access to the water for their growing family to enjoy. Good food and fun on the lake abound.

“This place is all about being here with the family,” Fordham said, “and we love it.”

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Fly through the trees Wind Creek State Park installs an aerial adventure attraction in time for summer fun

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

The zip line course includes spectacular views of the lake

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Walkways move as adventurers cross

Sara Beth Wendling pulls herself along a skywalk bridge

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Soaring through the sky 70 feet off the ground, adventure-seekers this summer will thrill to a unique, yet breath-taking perspective of Lake Martin. The Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventure Park opened as an exciting canopy tour at Wind Creek State Park last fall and boasts 11 zip lines and six skywalks over the park grounds.

This new attraction at the lake is available Thursday through Sunday for visitors that are ages 8 and over for $59 per person. Reservations must be made in advance online at windcreekzipline.com, and a minimum of two people is needed to open the tour. Reservations can be booked at www.windcreekzipline.com.

“I’m excited to celebrate the Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures, which started several years ago with the owners at Historic Banning Mills in Georgia. I was so impressed by what they do there that we decided to partner with them and bring this attraction to Wind Creek,” said Greg Lein, director of Alabama State Parks.

When you go, said Sara Beth Wendling who took a tour last month, pay attention to the instructions at the beginning of the adventure.

“It seems like it’s a lot to take in, but definitely pay attention, especially when they are telling you how to change from line to line. Really listen because you will use all of it,” Wendling said.

Tour mate Dylan Adamson agreed.

“The hardest part is the beginning, and you’re trying to move your clip and get used to doing that, and at the same time, you’re moving,” he said.

“The long zip lines were fun – you get a little speed up, and on one or two you actually have to brake yourself to come in. But the short, fast ones were fun, too.

It was real cool to be beside the water. You can see over Wind Creek,” Adamson said.

WCSP is the public’s access to Lake Martin. The

largest state-owned campground in Alabama, WCSP welcomes thousands of visitors every summer for a full schedule of recreational opportunities. As amenities expand, larger crowds are drawn to Lake Martin.

“Traffic is always great at the park, and we look forward to the economic impact of this that will benefit the Lake Martin area,” said WCSP Park Superintendent Bruce Adams.

Since Alabama state parks faced some financial challenges in recent years, it’s even more fortunate that the zip line attraction did not cost the state or the parks department anything, said Lein.

“This is a great example of what we can do when we get excited about adding new features. We want to stay current with those that use our parks frequently,” he added.

After presenting a required safety briefing about the course and how to properly use the gear, two or more trained tour guides will accompany groups through the track. Guides are trained in CPR and wilderness first responder skills, along with high-rescue techniques.

“Safety is the number one priority,” said Adams.

The apparatus was developed as a closed belay system from beginning to end, so riders are never disconnected until the tour is over and their feet are on the ground. Helmets, harnesses and gloves add extra protection during Once a rider is comfortable, the adventure. it's fun to try some kicks Zip lines span and tricks up to 650 feet between platforms with varying elevations, and the connecting skywalks are

Though a little intimidated at first, Maggie Daniel loved the adventure

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A rider can glide 650 feet on some stretches of the course

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Gliding among the trees can be exhilarating

Raising the feet increases speed

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set for a challenge with wobbly connections and inconsistent steps. Sky walks range from guided bridge systems with wooden planks to tightrope styles on single cables. The entire excursion requires about two hours to complete, depending on the group size, physical abilities and, of course, the fear factor.

“There were some parts that were a little scary,” admitted Maggie Daniel, who took the tour with Wendling and Adamson.

“The bridges were fun, some of them were kind of scary,” said Adamson. “You’re stepping on a piece of wood that is attached to wires. They’re shaky. Of course, you know that you’re not going to fall. That helps.”

Daniel said the tightrope bridge posed the biggest challenge for her.

“You are walking on a little tiny wire, and it’s moving because others are on it with you,” she said.

As a precaution, closed-toed shoes are required, and no sandals, flip-flops or open-backed shoes are allowed.

“The people who work there are so nice, and they’re super helpful,” Wendling said. “They tell you safety stuff, and they tell you stuff you can do – like on the longer lines you can put your feet in the air. That makes you go faster, and you can do some fun stuff.”

According to the booking website, the course requires a moderate amount of physical exertion, and certain health conditions may prevent participants from completing the tour.

“If you’re scared of heights, you probably don’t want to do it,” Adamson suggested.

“Pack a lot of sunscreen,” Daniel advised. “I got

burned.”

Wendling advised wearing comfortable clothing. Shorts and a tank top or short-sleeved shirt are comfortable under the harness, she said.

“I definitely recommend it. It is definitely worth it.”

“This is a great model for this concept of new ideas,” said Lein. “Over time, this system of adventure touring could be along the lines of whitewater rafting and mountain biking where people travel to try different courses and want to test them all.”

For additional information and guidelines visit the website. Choose a date and time slot for reservations online and try to arrive 30 minutes early. Tours will continue in the rain, but not in severe weather, such as high winds and lightning, so call ahead for possible cancellations.

Wind Creek State Park is located at 4325 Alabama Hwy. 128 in Alexander City and can be reached at 256596-3081.

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CRATA board member Jerry Bynum, Harold Banks and Kenneth Boone are all smiles at the project installation

The environemental education center is now open to fire tower visitors

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Signage identifies plant life along the Smith Mountain trails

Signs in the tower point out landmarks on the horizon

As visitors climb the tower, they can rest at landings to read about the moon phases and the local forest

A sign overlooking the lake discusses the varieties of fish found in local streams and rivers

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Construction on the environmental education center at the Smith Mountain fire tower began last month, and visitors are welcome, though Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association President Jerry Bynum said he doesn’t expect the project to be complete until late summer or early fall.

“The programmatic signs have been installed. There is still some trim to be put on them, some recognition signs and some work to do on the display, but we encourage people to go see it and enjoy it,” Bynum said.

CRATA was awarded a grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs in November 2016 to help pay for the $159,000 educational project. Private donations have helped with the funding as well, but Bynum said more money is needed to finish the effort.

“We still need to raise $25,000,” he said.

The project includes high quality, durable signage about the history, geology, animal and plant life and other aspects of the environment in the area.

Signs above and below the sight line in the fire tower will help visitors identify landmarks on the horizon and provide geologic information about the Devil’s Backbone, a line of hard, strong quartzite outcroppings that can be traced all the way through Tallapoosa County.

Visitors to the education center will find information about the longleaf pine restoration efforts, the mountain laurel that blooms below the fire tower this time of year and the fox squirrels that populate the area, as well as the history of the tower that once served to protect the vast forest from wild fires.

“The area has a lot of history behind it,” said Jimmy Lanier, a founder of CRATA and trail building master for the nonprofit organization. “It was a joint venture between Tallapoosa County, Alabama Power Company and the Forestry Commission originally. While we have some things there now, we really think we will be better able to share that history and many of the elements of the terrain with the enhancements this has made possible.”

“We just hope people will enjoy it,” Bynum said. “We encourage individuals, school groups, church groups, naturalists, science classes – anyone who is interested in the nature and history of the area really needs to go see it and learn about Lake Martin.”

Visitors are encouraged to sign the roster, which helps CRATA to substantiate the area’s use.

To protect the environmental education center from vandalism, CRATA has installed state-of-the-art surveillance equipment but also requests patrons to report any vandalism on the Facebook page. Past reports frequently have resulted in apprehension of vandals who have been held accountable for their actions.

Contributions to the project are tax deductible. Donors who contribute $100 or more will be recognized on a permanent cast plaque.

“This is a great opportunity to make a gift in honor or memory of someone or to show appreciation,” Bynum said.

To make a contribution to the project, send your gift to Jimmy K. Lanier, CRATA, P.O. Box 240503, Eclectic AL 36024.

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Another landing sign explains the wonder of the Devil's Backbone beneath the tower

The foundation of the old fire tower office still stands

Granite outcroppings offer an opportunity to educate visitors

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Sample a few of Lake Martin's dining destinations

Fun in the sun and on the water works up an appetite, and fortunately, Lake Martin offers plenty of options to quench the hunger and thirst.

Accessible by boat, car or both, these dining destinations might be just what the captain and the crew need to keep the good times rolling.

Catherine’s Market Café 17 Russell Farms Rd. Alexander City 256-215-7070 catherinesatcrossroads.com $$

n Located at Russell Crossroads and accessible by shuttle from the lake, Catherine’s Market Café offers dine-in and take-out foods fresh daily.

Breakfast features include omelets and French toast. For lunch try a Cobb salad, tuna or chicken salad plate, smoked turkey on walnut-raisin bread or the Crossroads Club sandwich. Have a Market Burger or Philly Cheesesteak for dinner, or pick up a cut of meat in the market to take back to the lake house for the grill. Catherine’s bakery case offers homemade bread, croissants, pastries and desserts, too.

Hours Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Chuckwalla’s Pizzeria 237 Marina Rd. Dadeville 256-825-7733 Facebook@Chuck’s Marina $$ n Best known for pizza, Chuckwalla’s also gets rave reviews for wings and the view from the shady decks on hot summer days. Chuck’s offers a full bar, sandwiches, burgers, salads and a children’s menu. Live music is showcased on Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. May Hours Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Memorial Day through Labor Day Hours Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Copper’s Grill at Stillwaters 797 Moonbrook Dr. Dadeville 256-373-3536 coppersgrill.com $$ n At the Stillwaters Golf and Country Club, Copper’s Grill offers casual dining on Lake Martin. Featuring specialty drinks, soups, salads, fresh seafood, pasta and steaks, prime rib and Cajun cuisine, Copper’s Grill is accessible by shuttle from the lake at selected hours.

Call 256-373-3536 for a shuttle ride Wednesday through Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Live music on weekends.

Hours Wednesday and Thursday,11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Harbor Restaurant & Bar (Known locally as Harbor Docks) 2001 Castaway Island Rd. Eclectic 334-8572654 Facebook@ theharbor. lakemartin $$ n Harbor Docks celebrates 10 years in business this year.

Offering a large selection of fresh seafood, including ahi tuna, oysters and bacon-wrapped shrimp, the menu also includes salads, sandwiches and the house special, the T.N.T Burger. Harbor Docks features live music and dancing on the weekends. Check the Facebook page for the season’s opening date.

Hours Monday – Tuesday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Wednesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday – 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Kowaliga Restaurant 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd. Alexander City 256-215-7035 kowaligarestaurant.com $$ n Convenient to the west side of Lake Martin, Kowaliga provides a boat dock just steps away from the wide dining porch where guests linger under the cool breeze of the fans. Boat or float up for salads and appetizers, hot dogs and hamburgers, catfish and fried shrimp.

Kowaliga also offers a full bar and a beautiful view of Kowaliga Bay from every seat. Weather permitting, guests enjoy live music on the deck on the first

and third Sundays of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The restaurant is named for the classic Hank Williams’ tune about an Indian statue that fell in love with the statue of an Indian maiden at a local store. Paying tribute to the legend, restaurant owners commissioned a chainsaw artist to carve a new Indian statue when the original fell into disrepair. When you visit, take a selfie with the Indian and post it on Facebook.

Hours Wednesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Lake Martin Pizza Co. 2 Broad St. Alexander City 256-392-5454 and Lake Martin Pizza Co. 5042 Hwy 49 South Dadeville 256-373-3337 $$ n Kira and Justin Woodall tested gourmet pizza recipes on the Big Green Egg in their backyard before opening their first restaurant on Lake Martin’s east side three years ago. Their menu was such a hit that this spring they opened a second location on Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City. In addition to traditional and specialty pizzas, the menu includes garlic knots and salads. Call ahead or place your order at the counter and grab a table in the vintage industrial vibe dining area. Choose your own toppings or try the house specials, including The

Buoy, The Wilson, Mac Daddy and Kira’s Favorite. Delicious accommodations can be made for some food allergies and sensitivities, including gluten-free, dairy and vegan. Beer and wine are available.

Hours Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The Landing at Parker Creek 8300 Parker Creek Marina Rd. Equality 205-410-6091 thelandingatparkercreek.com $$ n This 1,250-square-foot lakeside pavilion offers appetizers and small plates, an 8-ounce bone-in Duroc pork chop and a fresh-cut 12-ounce ribeye steak, as well as a full bar. The Landing provides 30 boat slips and a wide, flat lawn for family games of corn hole, ladder toss and ring toss. There’s live music on the weekends, and new this year, The Landing will provide an area for pets on a leash.

Hours Thursday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bar open until midnight Thursday – Saturday Nibblers Float-Thru Grill On the water near Chimney Rock or PWC delivery 256-404-4305 nibblersfloatthrugrill.com $ n Look for the brightly painted pontoon kitchen in the Chimney Rock area of Lake Martin.

Sporting the motto, “one bite and you’re hooked” since 2013, Nibblers is the only floating food option on Lake Martin, but what wonderful food! Phyllis and Reay Culp offer a menu of original recipes featuring meats smoked right on the boat.

Pull your boat, float or PWC right up

to the window to place your order for the original Boom-Boom Burger, the Harpoon Quesadilla and twisted tacos, hand-dipped milkshakes and shaved ice treats. Or call your order in, and the Nibblers PWC runner will deliver within a limited area.

Summer Hours Weekends and major holidays, weather permitting, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Niffer’s Place at Lake Martin 7500 Hwy. 49 South Dadeville 256-825-5950 niffersplace. com $$ n Niffer’s opened in 1991 and boasts locations in Auburn, Opelika and Dadeville.

Offering burgers with attitude, appetizers, sandwiches, wings and chicken, Niffer’s has something for everyone, including gluten-free options, and a full bar with specialty drinks, such as Fishbowls, Nifferitas and Lake Martin lemonade. There’s live music at the tiki bar, trivia night and charity bingo night, so check out the Facebook page before you come.

Hours Monday – Wednesday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Oskar’s Café at Blue Creek 6684 Hwy. 49 Dadeville 256-825-4827 oskarscafe.com $$ n Open seven days a week, Oskar’s Café has served Lake Martin since 1993. That’s 25 years of touting great food and homegrown hospitality.

The menu features appetizers, soup and salad, sandwiches and burgers. The Barnyard and Seafood sections of the menu include steak, chicken, barbeque, ribs, catfish and shrimp. A children’s menu is available as well.

Hours Sunday – Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Poplar Dawg’s Eatery 10277 County Rd. 34 Dadeville 256-825-9288 Facebook@Poplar Dawgs $$ n Casual and cozy, Poplar Dawgs serves daily blue-plate specials, salads, sandwiches and pizza.

Thursdays’ menu includes baby back ribs and prime rib. On Fridays, Poplar Dawgs specializes in center-cut pork chops, steak and lobster. Dogs on a leash are welcome on the patio.

Hours Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thursday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

SpringHouse 12 Benson Mill Road Alexander City 256-215-7080 springhouseatcrossroads.com $$$ n At SpringHouse Restaurant, Executive Chef Rob McDaniel, a fivetime James Beard nominee, uses ingredients from local farmers to create exceptional starters, entrees and desserts.

Paying homage to his grandmother’s Southern cooking methods, McDaniel changes the menu based on the availability of seasonal produce, but guests will discover such unique cuisine as Crawfish Pirlou and Hickory Grilled Triggerfish. SpringHouse offers a fullservice bar and wine by the bottle or the glass. Dress is casual. Shuttle

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This bright and beautiful blossom is really a monster in disguise

Yellow Flag NATURE OF THE LAKE

BY KENNETH BOONE

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If you see a yellow flag at the Talladega 500, it means take caution.

If you see a Yellow Flag on your shoreline, it should probably be taken as an even stronger warning.

Yellow Flag is the common name of the beautiful plant Iris pseudacorus. It’s so attractive that Leonardo Da Vinci included the flower in the lower left corner of one version of his masterwork, “Virgin of the Rocks.”

However, this femme fatale of a flower can be as troublesome as she is gorgeous.

Also known by the common names pale yellow iris and water flag, Yellow Flag is native to Northern Africa, the Mediterranean region and all European countries, other than Iceland.

Gardeners enamored with its large, showy, yellow blossoms have planted it all around the world. And this hardy, aggressive plant has escaped a number of those gardens and is now Yellow Flag will completely becoming a take over a shroeline problem in many countries. This is a plant that forms dense colonies that can crowd out native plants and, in some cases, completely overtake the native shoreline vegetation.

It was originally brought to the Americas in the early 1900s. Yellow Flag was first identified in the wild in Newfoundland in 1911 and quickly spread. In 40 years, it had spread from Newfoundland to Minnesota. By 1957, it was reported in a California river where it “excluded all other plants,” according to the University of Florida’s Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants website.

Yellow Flag is now found throughout all the United States and Canada, except for the areas around the Rocky Mountains.

When not in bloom, Yellow Flag’s sword-like leaves, which stand 3-4 feet tall, are sometimes confused with cattail leaves and native irises. When it’s blooming – in late spring around Lake Martin – you can’t confuse Yellow Flag with any other plant because it is the only yellow iris found in the United States.

One challenge to eradicating this invasive species is that these plants don’t usually flower until their third

year, so by the time you spot Yellow Flag, its been there for a while.

These flowers, which can range from pale to bright yellow, form on erect stalks that are 3-4 feet tall, with several flowers on each stalk. Yellow Flag blossoms have a typical iris form, with three large, yellow, drooping sepals that may have purple or brown veins (on most flowers, these are the green structures at the base of the petals) and three smaller erect yellow petals.

This perennial grows in moist areas and along shorelines, pushing out into freshwater to about 10 inches deep, but it also has been known to populate salt marshes in Scotland. It can handle a wide range soil pH from 3.6 to 7.7, and despite its preference for moist feet, it is also drought tolerant.

Yellow Flag moves downstream in watersheds when its rhizomes (root-like structures) are broken off and carried by currents. Pieces of rhizomes can survive for up to 10 years in the wet soil and up to three months if dried. This plant also produces a long, three-sided seedpod containing an air pocket, which allows it to float. These pods can float for up to a year before washing up onto the soil, opening and starting a new colony.

The problem with a Yellow Flag colony is how densely it grows, compacting the soil and inhibiting native plants. These colonies trap sediment, causing wetlands to fill in and streams to narrow. Dense colonies can adversely affect populations of fish and waterfowl by reducing their habitat. All parts of Yellow Flag are toxic to livestock and most animals, and contact with the plant can cause irritation to some people’s skin.

In Alabama, it is perfectly legal to purchase and plant Yellow Flag iris; however, in many western and northeastern states, it is banned or listed as a noxious weed or invasive species.

To get rid of Yellow Flag, dig up the clumps, making sure to take out every piece of rhizome. Glyphosate herbicides designed for use in aquatic environments can work effectively, especially if applied to the open wound

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of a plant that has been cut.

According to Wes Anderson with Alabama Power Company Environmental Affairs, it is illegal for anyone to treat vegetation in public waters without being certified and permitted by the State Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Anderson said it is fine for owners to treat Yellow Flag on their private property, but if the plant has grown into the water, call 1-800-LAKES11 to report the problem, and Alabama Power will provide assistance.

Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator Shane Harris said he has not heard many problems about Yellow Flag in Tallapoosa County, but he cautioned that if anybody does want to use aquatic herbicide on their private property, they should strictly match the herbicide with the pest plant and follow the directions on the herbicide container to the letter.

Nancy Loewenstein, an extension specialist with Alabama Extension, said Yellow Flag is an invasive species that she sees every now and then, on the edges of ponds.

“In fact, I saw some on the way to lunch today, in a swampy area in the forest understory,” she said. “It’s one of those things that you hardly notice unless it’s blooming.

“It’s just a local problem in some areas at this point. I would definitely keep an eye on it, and if it was spreading, do something about it.”

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Lake Q&A:

Chad & Danah Gilliland

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Alexander City native Chad Gilliland and his wife Danah purchased TowBoatUS Lake Martin last winter, and we thought you might like to get to know them better.

Are you originally from the area? If not, where did you move from?

I’m a native of Alexander City and graduated from both Benjamin Russell High School and Central Alabama Community College. Danah is originally from Clay County and graduated from Bibb Graves High School. She went on to University of Alabama at Birmingham to obtain her dental hygienist license. She continued her education to receive her certified dental technician license.

What prompted you to take over TowBoatUS Lake Martin?

The Doziers started this business in 2011 when they first came to the lake, but I’ve known Jackson since childhood. I started working for TowBoatUS Lake Martin part-time to help him out, and he encouraged me to obtain my open-water diving certification and my captain’s license, and he taught me the tricks of the trade of salvage work. As their first employee and Jackson’s right-hand man, I always felt a personal connection to the business.

When the Doziers were getting ready to move and sell the company, Jackson approached me with the first opportunity to buy it. Since it was something I was always interested in, and Jackson really helped me grow my skill set and my experience, it made the offer a good fit. It’s a great business venture and something the lake community can really benefit from.

What were you doing previously?

I’m actually one of those guys that has done a little bit of everything, but this job is in line with the philosophy of my past work experiences. I have a diverse background, one that includes guiding hunting and fishing trips in the backcountry of Montana; a wildland firefighter as a Dozier Boss; a Senior Special Agent with the State Bureau of Investigations and more. I like serving the community and helping people in their time of need.

Danah has worked locally with Toothmasters for the past 18 years. She started as a dental assistant and has furthered her education to become a licensed dental hygienist and certified dental technician. Working with people has always been important to both of us.

Tell us a little about TowBoatUS Lake Martin and what it is you do.

The easiest way to explain TowBoatUS Lake Martin to most people is comparing it to AAA for the water. We provide 24/7/365 service, and we are available and on call for towing, battery jumps, fuel deliveries, salvage work and dive jobs. For a $72 per year membership, all towing, battery jumps and soft ungroundings are covered.

What is new for this summer is the addition of a third boat on the water to keep up with the high demand of call volume.

What’s the toughest part of the job?

I think the most difficult aspect of the job is that I am on call 24/7, and when you get that call, you have to do what needs to be done. This is something I am very used to with previous

jobs, but not something you ever really get comfortable with.

It can be challenging to juggle family and work life, but I am lucky my family is supportive. Basically, we put other people’s needs in front of our own, which ties back to being a public servant.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

There are two things I would say are my favorite aspects of the job. I really enjoy the physical and mental challenges presented with salvage work because it takes a certain solution to get some of these boats out of the predicaments we may find them in. The most rewarding feeling is being the person that shows up in people’s time of need. People are almost always happy to see us, and I find comfort in adding a little sunshine to someone’s bad day.

What would you say is the most important goal for the future of the company?

The Doziers have done a great job building it from scratch.

They offered a great service to the lake, and it’s not like I am reinventing the wheel. Since Alexander City is my hometown, I just want to continue to grow the business they started and be really involved in the community.

Are you very familiar with the lake area and its residents?

Do you feel that will help you succeed in this business?

Growing up on Lake Martin, I know all the intricacies and areas of the lake very well. With past jobs, I have always been familiar with the community. My understanding of the lake area comes in handy when locating people on a call.

What are your favorite areas of the lake and most enjoyed activities?

While some may not consider it the lake area, we find the north end of Lake Martin the most enjoyable. Anything north of the train trestle is our favorite area because it’s been left mostly untouched. My family enjoys being able to go fishing there and witness the abundance of wildlife. Hands down, this natural area is at the top of our list.

What local charities or community services are important to you and why?

Recently I’ve been venturing into a partnership with Outdoor Friends Forever. I had a family member that had Down Syndrome, and I have always had a soft spot for children with special needs. OFF involves youth with the outdoors, and the happiness it brings to their faces is very fulfilling for us. It’s something we would like to expand on even more and get youth involved in lake activities.

There really are so many great organizations around the lake.

I know TowBoatUS Lake Martin has been involved with charities in the past, and we will certainly continue to do so.

Do you have children? How many and how old are they?

Danah and I have three children. Jadon and Hanna are both 11 years old, and Ashtyn is 9 years old. They all grew up spending time out on Lake Martin and enjoy being on the water doing lake activities. The children also love dressing up in their TowBoatUS Lake Martin attire and setting up booths with us at events. It’s something they can play a role in to feel involved in the family business.

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Lake Martin Trading Company New owners add craft beer selections to the inventory STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY MICAH BENNETT

ity products to their customers, they do on occasion sample Michael D. Richardson and Mike L. Richardson purthe goods. chased a convenience store at Holiday Shores on Lake “I do drink some craft beer,” Richardson said. “I had Martin’s east side a year ago in January. They rebranded the store as the Lake Martin Trading Company, and after a little some friends who got me into mountain biking, and they would all drink craft beer after riding, so that was my introbrainstorming over how to bring in more traffic, the answer duction. came to them: Beer.

“There’s a big diversity in craft beers, and everyone likes But not just the usual run-of-the-convenience-store beer.

No, these construction company partners who, though unre- something different, so you have to carry a variety.”

Richardson and Mike have been in the construction busilated, share the same last name decided to build on their ness together for 13 years, so it was natural that they would retail business with a discerning collection of craft beer. take on this new retail endeavor as partners.

“We have as good a craft beer selection as any store in Mike Richardson, who grew up in Valley, Alabama, Tallapoosa County,” Michael Richardson said. often visited an The store is older sister who located on County lived in the lake Road 34 about 2 area. He founded miles west of the Richardson 34/49 intersection.

Construction here It is the only access in the 1990s and road onto the Paces hired Richardson Point peninsula, in 2004 to help him which is situated run the business. north of Blue Creek Michael and south of Sandy Richardson had Creek. attended Auburn The idea, University and Richardson said, is liked the Lake to provide customMartin area so ers with whatever much that after they need to keep graduation, he just them from havMichael Richardson and Mike Richardson stocked craft beer stayed. Though his ing to drive more when they purchased a Lake Martin convenience store degree is in agriculthan 20 minutes ture economics, he into town for supplies. So in addition to beer, they carry whatever lake lovers served as an electrician and construction supervisor in the Alabama National Guard for 21 years. might need to grill burgers, including the meat. They have In 2005, Richardson and Mike went in together as busibasic groceries and household items, along with Dirt Road ness partners. Great friends, they have a lot in common.

Gourmet casseroles and YumYum products.

Both are married and have daughters, and they share the The store carries a variety of fishing supplies, including same hobbies and approach to life. locally handmade lures, and live bait.

“We both grew up in small towns where if you shook The inventory includes gift shop items, as well – hands with someone, it meant something. To us, it means T-shirts, visors and more. good customer service. That’s important to us,” Richardson And they sell non-ethanol gas. explained.

When a nearby store closed recently, Lake Martin And good customer service at the lake just happened to Trading Company took over its Hunt Bros. pizza franchise, include offering a solid collection of craft beer. a perfect pairing for the beer inventory. Customers are Lake Martin Trading Company is located at 10323 encouraged to call pizza orders in ahead of pick up.

The store regularly stocks 15-20 seasonal craft beers, and County Road 34 in Dadeville. Visit them on Facebook or call them at 256-825-8157. of course, as conscientious owners who want to offer qual-

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Priorities at Parker Creek What lake home improvements add the most value?

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n Location: Historically, several neighborhoods on Lake Martin seem to sell at higher prices than others. It pays to know which. n House and improvements, like docks, etc.: Yes, what is actually built on the lot comes in fourth.

Remember, you can always change your house, but you can never change your lot. You had better love it.

Mason, you have already bought your house; therefore, your die is cast with your lot (which I think to be a great one, by the way). Please understand that projects can improve your value only so much. The lot is king; however, I understand your desire to prioritize your potential projects. At the risk of your marital harmony, I will venture my thoughts. Please keep in mind that I am ranking these based on what I think the market prefers – not necessarily what I would do on my own home. To each his or her own: n Kitchen: As much as I might not like Mason: I have several things I want to to admit it, those reality TV shows are generupdate on my cabin, and I am wondering, ally correct. Most buyers prefer a modern in your humble expert opinion, which helps kitchen. the sales value the most? I can’t do them all n Screened porch: This is a sentimennow, and I need to prioritize. What would be tal favorite of mine. Who doesn’t love a an order of importance ranking? I know all facscreened-in porch? But again, most buytors vary, and at the end of the day, real estate ers can conceive of expanding a back deck.

LAKE PROPERTY is all about location. What about the shape of Kitchen remodels take greater vision,

BY JOHN COLEY the lot? Is it second most important? although, I might bump it up into a tie with Here are my projects, in no particular order: the kitchen if you make it an outdoor room n Adding on screened-in porch space: Right now, with cool amenities like TV and fireplace. there is decking on only one half of the house, and only n Baths: This is another area in which your average half of that has a roof and is screened in. I’m wondering if buyer lacks the vision or the know-how to imagine anyit’s a good investment to screen it all. thing different from the present. Bathrooms are also a big n Updating kitchen: It needs new countertops, painting fear-of-the-unknown area. I have listened to buyers specuand sink updates. late wildly about the potential cost of a remodel. Save their n Bathrooms: They each need a new vanity and fears and do it ahead of time. new plumbing fixtures in the sink and the tub. n Normal maintenance: This is always important, but n Normal maintenance items, like painting and trim, I ranked it last for you. I think if you were about to put it carpentry repair, etc.: Should these happen before all of on the market, you would need to do it first. the above? I am curious on the bang for the buck on resale.

Mason: Just as I was thinking. So much time is spent I would be interested in getting your opinion on all of on a screened porch, I guess that it is a good place to put this because I am sure residential priorities are different on money. If I did the kitchen, what about upgrading countera Lake Martin home versus a house in the big city. tops from the old Formica to granite? Is that necessary?

John: Mason, you are so right. Here at Lake Martin, John: Yes, I think as long as you’re working in the real estate is valued in ways that are a lot different than kitchen, you might as well do full granite – not the granite your property back in Gotham. When I am asked to estitiles. Honestly, these days granite is not that expensive mate a likely sales price for waterfront property here, I when you consider the whole project. Again, I have nothalways look at these four elements, in this order of imporing personal against granite tiles. Install them if you like tance: them, but most buyers prefer solid stone surfaces, like n View: Bigger is better. How far can you see from the granite and quartz instead of tiles. dock? From the home? n Privacy: Are you so close to your neighbors that you John Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin Voice can you pass a coffee mug to them?

Realty. Visit his blog at LakeMartinVoice.com. uthor’s note: Occasionally, current and former clients and readers of my blog ask my advice on remodeling their lake homes. Keep in mind, these are people who don’t live with me day-to-day. They don’t see me do things like walk from room to room looking for my iPhone, only to realize it’s been in my hand the whole time. They don’t hear me yell at Siri when she can’t decipher my drawl. Somehow, they still respect my opinion enough to for ask it. Here is a recent conversation I had with a Lake Martin homeowner whom I will call Mason. Mason has a lovely lake house in the Parker Creek area and is trying to decide how to prioritize his projects. Judging by how he misinterpreted my scoring of his screened porch project, I may have wandered into a domestic dispute. Let the record show that I voted the kitchen No. 1, not his pet screened porch. At any rate, I hope I helped.

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Enjoy the Lake but please watch your wake H

shoreline. There have been reports of small ere’s to another great fun-filled sumchildren being knocked into the water and mer boating season on Lake Martin. being placed in very dangerous situations The water level is almost at full when large waves are created. Shoreline eropool, and as usual, Memorial Day weekend sion is another serious concern and will only (May 26-28) is the kickoff for the fun to get worse if it goes unaddressed. begin. There are so many events planned In February 2012 at the initiative of that I won’t even attempt to list them, but LMRA, a meeting was held in Alexander thank goodness I don’t have to. This issue City with representatives from all of the of Lake magazine is jam-packed with things major Alabama lakes along with representato do at the lake all summer long.

LMRA tives from the Department of Conservation There are also many other sources of & Natural Resources and ALEA. The group information, including the Russell Lands

BY JOHN THOMPSON agreed that large wakes are a statewide App, which is available as a free download, problem that grows every year as a result of an increase and numerous web pages highlighting summer events. in the number of boats on the water, as well as an Check out the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce increase in the popularity of wakeboarding. and MainStreet Alexander City pages online.

After failure in passing a law making it illegal to creThe Lake Martin Resource Association Annual ate a wake within 100 feet of piers and floatmembership meeting, which is scheduled for ing docks, the group agreed that the next Saturday, June 2 (see calendar of events on best alternative would be to tackle the page __), will feature Alexander City growing problem with a statewide Chamber of Commerce President public education campaign.

Ed Collari and Russell Lands Vice The slogan, “Watch your Wake, President of Marketing Roger Share the Lake,” was developed, and Holliday, who will talk about all the efforts have been made to bring entertainment plans and activiawareness to the boating public. ties.

Boaters are encouraged to Of course, many Lake Martin not operate a vessel, pull skilovers look forward to simply ers or wakeboard in narrow sloughs relaxing in the sun, enjoying the and always to travel at idle speeds cool clear water with the kids, takwithin 100 feet of floating docks, ing afternoon boat cruises or hangmoored boats, swimmers or the ing out on one of the many sandy shoreline. beaches located across Lake Martin.

“Watch your Wake, Share the This is where common courtesy, safe Lake” signs have been posted at boating practices and respect for the public launches, on the roadsides environment and fellow boaters starts and around the gas docks at the marito come into play. nas on Lake Martin.

A couple of years ago LMRA and If any property owners are interthe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ested in posting signs at the end of their piers or on kicked off a public media campaign to educate boaters floating docks, they are available for purchase at any of on Lake Martin about the problems that result from crethe Russell Marine locations or by contacting LMRA at ating large wakes near the shoreline.

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When the lake is at full pool, it is not unusual for a Have a fun and safe summer at Lake Martin! boat wake to wash over seawalls, lawns and patios. It is a common sight to witness boats and floating docks John Thompson is Lake Martin Resource Association “rocking and rolling” when large waves created by a president. An enthusiastic advocate for the environment careless boater come rolling in.

Many boaters are just unaware of the potential danger and Lake Martin, he can be contacted at www.lmra.info. and destruction that can result from large wakes near the MAY 2018

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Walk your way to health Lower stroke risk, lose weight, boost confidence and more

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s walking a waste of time? Why bother getting on a tread- can benefit from walking, although at a slower pace and on less of an incline. Adults that are looking for the maximum mill if you are only going to walk? Imagine this: You are physical and emotional benefits, brisk walking is the key. at the gym, and someone next to you is on the treadmill Walking briskly for 30 minutes at least five days a week is the running on a high level. Does this make you feel less than recommended goal from the Department of Health. adequate, even though you are walking at a very fast pace My favorite saying is to “walk with a purpose.” That means and perhaps on an incline? As a huge advocate of walking, I walking with a fast pace with arms swinging back and forth. decided to explore what the experts say.

If you are winded while talking or walking a mile in fewer Experts say we unfairly place walking in the “pointless” than 15 minutes, you are making a difference. category. If we write off walking as a form of exercise, we Proper technique when you walk on a treadmill or outside miss out on an extremely effective form of exercise, not to is important. Fitness walking begins with standmention the positive mental effect it has on emoing up straight, with neck, shoulders and back tions. relaxed. Your head should be up with the eyes I think most of us could agree that running looking forward (not down at your feet, the is more physically demanding; and therefore, treadmill or the ground). Arms should swing running appears to be a much better workout. freely; however, pumping the arms could help Running engages larger muscles, demands you to increase your walking pace and heart rate. greater force and faster motion than walking.

Stomach muscles should be tight with your back That is why running seems to win over walking. straight, creating a smooth walk by rolling each Although experts would like to say that walking foot from heel to toe. could be just as effective as running, they say the How you begin a new walking regime will two are very difficult to compare, though walking depend on your current fitness level. If you are is an extremely good form of exercise that aids new to exercising, you should always check with in reaching fitness goals, particularly if the body HEALTHY LIVING your physician before starting something new. cannot tolerate a lot of running.

BY JULIE HUDSON Start your new walking program by walking for Experts say walking provides physical and 10 minutes, either on the treadmill or outside, emotional benefits. Walking improves overall fitand work up to at least 30 minutes five days a week (150 minness, manages heart health and prevents high blood pressure utes). Increase your pace and incline (hills outside) each week and Type 2 diabetes. It creates less stress on bones and joints as you feel more comfortable. than running; reduces pain; can help prevent weight gain; A great way to get the most out of a workout is to incorporeduces the risk for cancer; improves endurance and circularate intervals. Challenging yourself to increase your speed for tion; strengthens bones and muscles; and improves posture, 30 seconds to a minute, or perhaps as you walk up the hills, balance and coordination. and then take the pace back to a brisk walk after your 30-secIn the Six-Year National Runners and National Walkers Health studies, the energy used for moderate-intensity walking ond to a minute interval or after you have topped the hill. This form of training will increase strength and cardio endurance. and vigorous-intensity running resulted in similar reductions Recruiting a walking partner, some up beat music, changin high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart ing the exercise route and keeping a record of your steps, disease. Walking at a moderate intensity can get the job done distance and time are ways to help you stay motivated. A as well as running if you are expending the same amount of pedometer, fitness bracelet or smart phone health app can help energy. you meet the minimum of goal of 10,000 steps and 30 minOther studies have shown that a daily walk can reduce the utes per day. risk of stroke, reduce the number of hospital stays and lower Studies have shown that walking can be one of the most the risk of death by 39 percent, as compared to engaging in beneficial forms of exercise for improving overall health and no leisure physical activity. Another study demonstrated that increasing longevity and the number of functional years. The adhering to a walking program resulted in improvements in biggest difference in end-results is determined by how vigorblood pressure, resting heart rate, body fat and weight reducously you walk and the duration of your walking sessions. If tion, reduced cholesterol and increased endurance.

Beyond the physical benefits of walking, there are emotion- your goal is to maximize your health benefits, going beyond the minimum recommendation of 10,000 steps and 30 minal benefits that have an immediate impact. Walking has been utes per day, while walking with a purpose, is the key. shown to positively impact mood, increase attentiveness and self-confidence and alleviate depression, fatigue and anxiety.

Julie Hudson is a dietician at Lake Martin Wellness Center But all walking is not created equal. Depending on your age and physical capability, you will need to adjust your walk- in Dadeville. ing to meet your individual needs. For example, older adults

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Spring Vidalia Onion Romesco & Pub Chips Romesco Ingredients 3 spring Vidalia onions (bulbs and tops), sliced thin 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1/4 cup almonds 1 cup day-Old French bread, torn into large chunks 1 packed cup picked parsley 1 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons for roasting Romesco Directions Place first five ingredients into a roasting pan and toss with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; then, place into a 350-degree oven. Roast 15-20 minutes or until the bread has a little color and onions have softened. Place hot ingredients into a blender with the parsley and begin to purée. Slowly drizzle in olive oil; if mixture becomes a little thick, add tablespoons of cold water as needed. Once the mixture is smooth and no chunks are left, chill or serve immediately. The Romesco should be served at room temperature.

Pub Chips 3 large Idaho potatoes, peeled

Cut each potato into eight wedges; then, cut each wedge in half, so each potato is cut into 16 pieces.

Directions Place the cut potatoes into a medium pot and just cover with cold water. Season the water with a good pinch of salt; taste the water – it should be a little salty. Bring potatoes to a boil; then, turn off heat and allow to sit for five minutes before removing them from the water. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer and cool in the refrigerator for at least one hour (two would be better). Once the potatoes have cooled completely, blanch them in 300-degree oil until they start to brown. This will most likely have to be done in batches until all the potatoes have been blanched. Once again, spread the blanched wedges out and allow to cool for at least one hour. The potatoes are now ready for their final cooking. Fry at 350 degrees until golden brown and crispy; remove from the oil and season with salt. Serve immediately with Romesco for dipping.

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s there anything worse in fishing than missing or losing the fish you’ve worked so hard to catch? The hooks that are attached to the bait or line most certainly make a difference. The right hook allows your bait the right action and appears natural to the fish; yet, it’s sharp enough and strong enough to get the job done.

One of the biggest mistakes I have made – and that I see other anglers of all experience levels make – is choosing a hook that doesn’t match the bait and technique for which it is being used.

I learned a portion of the equation while

bream fishing from our dock at an early age.

During the summers when school was out, I used to fish for bream from my dock every chance I got. I fed the bream old bread to get them gathered around. Then I made small dough balls and put them on a hook to catch the bream.

Since I was fishing for the same population of bream around the dock on a daily basis, they got a little picky. I learned that I had to use the smallest hook possible and make the dough ball just big enough to hide the point of the hook. If I used too big of a dough ball, it would engulf the hook all right, but it was much more diffi-

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cult to hook a biting fish. I soon figured out that I needed the smallest hook possible to be able to wrap the dough ball completely around the point but was large enough to stick and hold a big bluegill when he inhaled the bait.

As a teenager with a few more fish catches notched in my belt, I was privileged to have the opportunity to be a deckhand for my neighbor Doug Patterson. Doug was one of the best striper guides on the lake at the time. We used live bait (shad) most often to keep his clients catching fish. We first used traditional round-bend hooks that were really good options, as long as the client could set the hook well.

Oftentimes though, we missed fish when we were too late getting to the rod or someone didn’t set the hook well. Other times, the fish took the bait so deep that we were not be able to release it alive. In that case, with a two-fish limit per person, the trip ended much more quickly if we were forced to keep every fish, as opposed to being able to release a few until we caught a bigger one.

Then we tried circle hooks.

The circle hooks worked great for less-experienced anglers who might not be as sharp on the hook sets and the hook normally caught the fish in the corner of the mouth. With the circle hook, we had the option of releasing a fish to be caught another day.

The only downside was that the angler had to allow the fish to hook itself from the steady tension on the rod.

Setting the hook resulted in a missed fish nearly every time.

All things considered, the circle hook put more fish in the boat for the clients. So, in that case the circle hook was the best option for live-bait fishing, but we had to consider the size of the shad we were using before choosing the size of the hook to tie on. If we used a hook that was too big, the shad would not swim as well and therefore not attract bites as well. I also thought the stripers could see the larger hook after my experiences with bream and dough balls. So the perfect hook was a size big enough to hook and handle 20-plus-pound stripers but small enough to get the most bites.

More than 30 years later, many of those principles I learned then still apply to the hooks I use today. I’ve learned to appreciate things like the diameter of the hook wire, strength of the wire, sharpness of the point and even the shape of the bend in the hook. Each of these factors plays a role in how effective hooks are on different baits.

When you choose a hook to use with your bait, it’s important to consider the variables at play to make sure you get the bites first; then, maximize hookups; and finally, keep the fish hooked until it’s landed.

Whether using soft plastic baits, like plastic worms or jigs, or hardbaits, like crankbaits, the hook style matters and can make a difference.

The best all-purpose choice for a hook is the traditional round bend. It normally maximizes hook-ups and has good holding power, as long as the diameter of the hook wire is strong enough to hold up to any force angler or fish puts on it.

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hooks weigh less overall and let the bait move more naturally in the water. These are good for smaller baits that are more susceptible to weight.

Heavy wire hooks are great for techniques that involve fishing heavy cover. Whether it’s a straight shank-flipping hook or a jig hook, the heavy wire hooks allow for more pressure when setting the hook and moving fish out of cover. Heavy wire hooks are especially good when dealing with large fish, but keep in mind some of the bait action is lost because of the weight of the heavy hook.

Heavy wire hooks also take more force on the hookset, so they’re not a good match for light rods and light line.

Some hooks that have a special bend, called the O’Shaughnessy bend, appear very similar to a round bend hook, yet they incorporate a small notch in the bend that aids in keeping fish hooked up like the wide gap version.

Hook points make a difference as well. Ideally, folks think the sharper the point the better, and there is a lot of truth to that. Today’s chemically sharpened hooks are along the lines of surgical equipment, but a hook point can be so finely sharpened that it lacks strength when it meets anything hard. Contact with rocks, wood or even the tougher parts of a fish’s mouth can roll the point of a super sharp hook, rendering it useless. Sharpness is extremely important, as long as the point is strong enough to be effective after some abuse.

Typically, light line presentations require extremely sharp hooks to get the point through the plastic and to the fish. Since you can’t apply as much pressure on the hookset with a light rod and light line, the hook needs to be extra sharp to compensate.

With heavy cover, it’s important that the point be strong first, and then as sharp as possible. Heavier tackle allows more force on the hookset. That amount of force would be too much for a very sharp but weak hook point.

There are several different hook manufacturers, and each has various hook point shapes to achieve the balance of sharpness and strength.

The variables that affect the performance of different hooks in different situations apply to treble hooks just as they do to single hook setups. Most baits and presentations that incorporate trebles do not require excessive force to get the hooks set. Oftentimes, the fish hook themselves as they bite a crankbait that whizzes by or attack a topwater bait on the surface. By applying steady tension following a strike, we can get the treble hooks to set.

One thing to keep in mind is the power of the fish you are targeting. Smaller treble hooks let hard baits dance and move better in the water, yet they may not be up to the task once a big fish latches on.

If you have a selection of lures and hooks in your arsenal already, take a closer look, and you’ll notice the variations in size, sharpness and thickness. Chances are you’ll be able to match the right hooks with the right baits and get your hands on a few more fish.

Greg Vinson is a full-time professional angler on the Bassmaster Elite Series and PPA tours. He lives in Wetumpka and grew up fishing on Lake Martin.

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Instead of marinating o get the most out the chicken, try splashing of your summer a bit of the beer on it as grilling selections, basting during the grilling choose beverages that process. enhance the natural flavors Another great grilling of great cuts of meat. Pair match is pork and porters. steaks, ribs, chicken and Try Stone Smoked Porter, even dessert with bold, a rich, dark and delicious hearty craft beers to bring porter with chocolate and out the best in entrees and coffee overtones accented refreshment. by a subtle smokiness Red meats work well from just the right amount with a dark, easy-to-drink BEER BANTER of peat-smoked malt. black lager, such as New

BY MYRA ABRAMS Unlike a rauchbier, the Belgian 1554 Black smoke in Stone Smoked Lager. Born of a flood and Porter is an element of the character, centuries-old Belgian text, 1554 Black Lager uses a lager yeast strain and dark rather than being the character.

Vegetables and Seafood go well with chocolaty malts to redefine what dark a classic wheat beer, such as Goose beer can be.

Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale. It carries In 1997, a Fort Collins flood the spicy aroma of Cascade hops, foldestroyed the original recipe that lowed by the crispy, fruity ale flavor researcher Phil Benstein found in the delivered in a smooth, creamy body, library. So Phil and brew master Peter the result of blending barley malt with Bouckaert traveled to Belgium to torrified wheat. And in that mix of vegretrieve this unique style that had been etables, try sweet potatoes and grilled all but lost to the ages. Their first challenge was in deciphering the antiquated Brussels sprouts with a touch of caramelized honey. Yum! script and balancing the outdated units For dessert, try the award-winning of measurement, but trial and error – and many months of in-house sampling Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, a unique sipping beer with the distinctive nose of – culminated in 1554, a highly quafa well-crafted bourbon. Kentucky Ale fable dark beer with a moderate body is aged for up to six weeks in freshly and mouth feel. decanted bourbon barrels from some of Lamb might go well with maltKentucky’s finest distilleries. forward Belgian-style dubbel like Subtle yet familiar flavors of vanilla Sierra Nevada Ovila Dubbel, a rich ale and oak are imparted to this special made with twice the standard amount of malt. Ovila Abbey Dubbel is brewed ale as it rests in the charred barrels.

Having acquired the pleasantly smooth in the abbey tradition and is perfect for and robust quality of those Kentucky the re-birth of summer. Clear and deep copper in color, this Abbey Dubbel has bourbons, this ale might be a good candidate for cutting the sweetness of your a complex and rich malty sweetness with hints of caramelized sugar, a great favorite summer dessert. Try grilled peaches with a scoop of vanilla ice match for the gamy, earthy taste of lamb. The aroma is a heady and layered cream; grilled pound cake with cherry compote; or apple pie in an iron skillet mix of fruit and spice, with hints of over the grill flame. Or skip the extra clove, raisin and black pepper from the calories and serve this Kentucky bouruse of an abbey style yeast. bon beer treat as an aperitif or afterFowl finds its best match in a rusdinner drink. tic, farmhouse-house style ale, like Saison Dupont. This is a beautifully Myra Abrams is the manager at balanced, complex Belgian beer that has a refreshing fruitiness and long, dry Fermenter's on the Green at 149 finish. It is bottled unfiltered, so it could Alabama St., across from Strand Park, be cloudy or have a slight sediment, but in Alexander City. this is normal and perfectly natural.

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Play the course, not the pros Tee it forward for more fun

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age drives of more than 300 yards, and ost of the time, when we think they shoot sub-par scores on 7,000-yard of golfers we think of men courses, but remember that they are the … and with a man sometimes pros. That’s what they should be doing. comes a macho man ego. But golf is These yardages are averages, but for game that is designed for all – men, comparison, check out the chart showwomen, boys and girls – and that is the ing drive distance and recommended beauty of the game. There aren’t many yardage for play on the course. sports that grandparents and grandchilThe philosophy on yardage is simple: dren can enjoy playing together. How A golfer wants to hit a similar club many grandparents do you see playing into the green that a professional on soccer or T-ball? Not many, but you see the PGA Tour would hit. This does not plenty of grandparents playing a few mean that a non-professional golfer holes of golf with a grandson or grandPAR for the COURSE should be compared with or should comdaughter. pete with the scores that pros make.

BY MATT SHEPPARD Golf is a game – a form of play.

The whole idea is to enjoy the game, Though it can be extremely frustrating at not punish yourself with extremely high times, it is meant to be enjoyed. scores due to playing a tee that you think you should Most of you have seen Happy Gilmore, correct? play because that’s the tee the pros play or your In this 1996 major motion picture, Adam Sandler friends play or your age bracket plays. plays the role of a hockey player whose grandfather To better enjoy the game, play from the recompassed away. Through the process of being there for mended tees that coordinate with your drive dishis grandmother and helping to settle her estate, he tance. If you do that, you probably would enjoy the realized he loved the game of golf. game more.

My point is that if we can expose people to the Another tool that parents and grandparents could game in the correct way, more people would fall in use to help love with the kids develop sport. It’s all as players is about learning Operation 36. how to enjoy the It is a phenomgame more.

Recommended Distance enal program The game Yardage Drive for children that starts with teaches them the drive.

6700-6900 275 to score from Professional 6200-6400 250 shorter yardages golfers on the 5800-6000 225 initially; and PGA Tour play 5200-5400 200 then, graduate golf courses that 4400-4600 175 to longer ones. are in excess 3500-3700 150 Sound familiar? of 7,000 yards 2800-3000 125 Earl Woods from the tips, called all par 3s, the tees that are par 4s for Tiger farthest from as a child. That the hole, on a turned out OK, right? weekly basis. That means you should be playing the Golf is a game of keeping score relative to par. rearmost set of tees, too, right?

You are playing the course, not yourself. The scoreUm, no. This is where that ego could get in the card doesn’t have room for comments or pictures, so way of enjoying of the game. You should play the play, have fun and enjoy the game! tee that fits your game, not your ego.

The average male hits the tee ball approximately Matt Sheppard is a PGA professional at Willow 225 yards. The average female hits the tee ball 170 yards. The game of golf was built on the relationship Point Golf & Country Club. Contact him at 256-3290835 or email him at msheppard@russelllands.com. of a score to par. The men on the PGA Tour aver-

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Housing During Retirement: Your Go-Go Years, Your Slow-Go Years and Your No-Go Years

By Susan Clayton Moore, J.D., principal of Moore Wealth Management, Inc.

When people think of retirement, they often envision the couple walking on the beach, sailing the sailboat, or playing golf. It is easy to picture the active part of retirement that is free of the stresses of work and career. However, with many retirees living as long as 30 years in retirement, the reality is that their retirement ends up having three phases: the go-go years, the slow-go years, and finally, the no-go years.

Most people don’t think through advanced retirement, where they will live, and what it will cost in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Housing is both a major financial asset on the balance sheet and a significant expense in the household budget. Housing may also be the largest expense component of retirement income; the time for planning is in advance of a major health event and before advanced age takes its toll. Where to live should be proactively thought through in advance of a health crisis, even if the intent is to “age in place” and remain in your home. Mobility limitations, a chronic illness or a catastrophic health crisis may give way to a housing move, reshape the best-laid plans and disrupt your financial preparedness.

a comprehensive set of worksheets that help them evaluate whether or not it is financially feasible to “age in place” and stay in their home the rest of their lives. What renovations would be required for them to remain in the home in the event that they had mobility limitations?

They also receive worksheets that enable them to compare and contrast other options, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities, as well as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) that offer the entire spectrum of choices in one place. The May 2018 workshop will be on Tuesday, May 22nd at 12 p.m. at the local office at 51 Clay Street.

Please call 256.234.2761 for more information and reservations.

Susan Moore of Moore Wealth Management, Inc. (MWM) in Alexander City, AL conducts a free workshop every year in May on planning for housing expense during retirement. The workshop was produced by Legg Mason, in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Attendees receive

We conduct a variety of workshops and seminars at MWM. The mission statement of MWM is very simple: “and then some.”

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Susan Clayton Moore, J.D., is a financial consultant and principal of Moore Wealth Management, Inc., with offices in Alexander City, Auburn, and Montgomery, AL. Susan serves over $150 million in brokerage and advisory assets through LPL Financial and has been a financial planner for over 35 years. *She ranks in the top two percent of LPL’s financial advisors based on total production. Contact Susan at 256.234.2761. Email contact is susan@moorewealthmanagement. com. *Based on total revenues, as reported in Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2017.

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