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his year, we seem to have carried summer right into the holidays.

Checking the weather forecast before planning outdoor activities is hardly necessary: Every day in the foreseeable future promises warm temperatures and sunshine – and no rain.

The National Weather Service last month reported zero inches of precipitation in our area. Zero. Not a drop. It’s a pattern that has followed us for months now. September’s rainfall was barely half an inch, and we had only slightly above 2 inches in August, which usually brings nearly 5 inches of rain.

And there’s no end in sight. The cumulative effects of this extreme drought could be widespread and severe, according to the authorities with whom Fletcher Scott deliberated on the subject for this month’s Outdoor Living article. At this point, the drought is expected to impact the hunting season, permanent landscaping and next year’s grocery prices; it’s already affected the sales figures of local merchants. Turn to page 18 to learn more about the trickle-down effects we could see as a result of no rain.

And yet, it’s hard to keep spirits from soaring, as holiday preparations are in full swing this month. Local merchants in Dadeville and Alexander City have already held their annual open houses, and the calendar is packed with more events from now until the end of the year.

To make sure you don’t miss the fun, we’ve compiled a guide to the celebrations, from the MainStreet Thanksgiving Market to New Year’s Eve at SpringHouse Restaurant, including the Christmas parades, a special production by Alexander City Theatre II and luminaries at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. Turn to page 28 for help in marking the calendar with your can’t-miss seasonal favorites, one of which has to be this year’s Iron Bowl.

The game of the year promises to be a good one Nov. 26, as both teams are playing well this season. The Auburn Tigers are pumped for a win, but is the Crimson Tide beatable? The University of Alabama this year may have fielded a team of formidable Saban-Bots, at least that’s what Luke Robinson says in a special article on page 24.

But Luke also admits in his regular column on page 50 that he hates Thanksgiving, so can we really lend credence to his critique of the pigskin if he doesn’t even like turkey?

The one thing we probably can count on at this year’s Iron Bowl? The weather will be beautiful.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. BUSINESS MATTERS On the Move Downtown

12. HAPPY GARDEN 14. FROM THE TEE 32. MONEY MATTERS 33. MEDICAL NEWS 34. OH SNAP! 40. LAKE REGION EVENTS 50. THE LAST WORD

FEATURES 16. 2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Featuring great choices for everyone on your list this year 18. DROUGHT! F letcher Scott researches the long-term effects of the current dry spell 24. SECOND BEST IRON BOWL EVER Luke Robinson anticipates this year's football contest in a special article 28. MAKING MERRY T ake time to enjoy the holiday activities offered throughout the area

28 Local holiday activities start this month and include parades, concerts, theatre, crafts shows and more. See them all in our Making Merry feature on page 28.

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ON THE COVER

Jim Ed Abernathy has sold no seed this fall, as planters wait for rain before they sow winter grains. With the drought, farmers have turned to feeding hay early in the absence of grasses that are usually plentiful in the fall. In addition, the drought has caused a drop in timber prices. Read more about its effects on page 18.

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AROUND THE AREA

Caldwell inducted into Hall of Fame Dadeville High School teacher and coach and newly-elected city council member Brownie Vaughn-Caldwell is one of 11 people who were honored Oct. 23 with induction into the Georgia State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

“I was surprised when I got word,” Caldwell said. “I never really imagined being selected. So when they let me know I was very humbled to be considered and selected. I am honored that they thought that much of me to feel that I belonged.”

It should have been no surprise to anyone who ever saw her play any sport from the time she was 5 years old to when she was still playing in adult leagues as recently as a few years ago.

Caldwell said she was just fortunate that the coaches at Georgia State allowed her to play both basketball and softball.

“A lot of coaches won’t allow that, but I had always done it,” Caldwell said.

“Growing up, when the season changed, I played whatever sport was in season.

So in college when I asked, the coaches agreed, but they made sure that I met some conditions.”

Caldwell has taught in Georgia and at Auburn and coached at Edward Bell and Dadeville. She now coaches middle school basketball, having taken a step back to watch her youngest daughter Addie play. Her son Kyle played multiple sports at Dadeville and was an AllAmerican quarterback at West Alabama before coming back home to coach.

Brownie’s oldest daughter Jodie is in her second year on the softball team at Central Alabama Community College. ~ Mitch Sneed

Photo by Cliff Williams

Brownie Vaughn-Caldwell

Thanks to Local Industries

Wellborn Musclecar Museum owner Tim Wellborn took the K&K Insurance Dodge Charger that he now owns to Bonneville Salt Flats, just as NASCAR’s Bobby Isaac did 45 years ago.

Fresh off winning the NASCAR Championship, Isaac and his team became the first car to break the 200 mph speed record on a closed course. Isaac broke that record at 201.104. Then they went to the Bonneville Salt Flats to take aim on the land speed record. There, the car set a total of 28 world speed records, most of which still stand nearly four decades later. They topped out at nearly 217 mph.

“I will say that’s the most fun that I’ve ever had in a car – going down the Bonneville Salt Flats, reliving what Bobby Isaac did all those years ago,” Wellborn said after hitting speeds in the 170s while filming. “It was so much fun, we’re looking at going back and doing it again.”

The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance (LMAEDA) thanked local industries for what amounts to more than $819 milion in local investment during an Oct. 13 breakfast at Central Alabama Community College.

“This is always one of the most satisfying things we do. It’s a day when we get to remind all of our industry partners how much they mean to us and to this community,” said Don McClellan, Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance (LMAEDA) said.

LMAEDA has assisted in bringing 18 new industries to the area and helped with 20 expansions with existing companies, securing more than $32 million in grants from federal, state and other agencies.

“Until you start looking around you don’t really understand how diverse we have become here in Tallapoosa County,” McClellan said. “It’s really amazing to see the things that our manufacturers are doing right here in our own backyard.”

“We are excited about where we are right now and are thankful to have so many industries here and others who are considering our area,” McClellan said.

~ Mitch Sneed

~ Mitch Sneed

Wellborn hits 170 mph in Utah

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BUSINESS MATTERS

On the Move Alexander City businesses look for more visibility downtown STORY & PHOTOS BY LONNA UPTON & BETSY ILER

Three Alexander City businesses in recent weeks made the in more members, but she is also excited to have the space for move to new downtown storefronts to attract more foot traffic the current membership. West and Shawna Woodruff, General and customer visits in time for the upcoming holiday shopping Manager of Anytime Fitness, are excited to welcome back their season. established members and others Anytime Fitness moved from who are ready to make some Alabama Street to Broad Street healthy changes to their lifestyles.

Plaza next door to Jake's on Broad Both women believe members Restaurant in September, followed enjoy the time they spend working

by Madison House Restorations, out, because the environment is an upcycled furniture and gift shop welcoming. that opened last year on Cherokee “We have an uplifting Road. And this month, Elizabeth membership community and an Roberts moved her Alabama Street educated and friendly staff. We love Makers Market from Alabama to change lives,” West said.

Street to Main Street to capture The Broad Street Plaza space is more of the drive-by and foot traffic divided into five areas: functional on the busy thoroughfare. training, studio, free weights, weight MainStreet Alexander City machines and cardio.

Director Richard Wagoner said West and Woodruff are excited there is more to come. Bonnie to introduce the popular workout Luckie next month will move her trend of functional training to gift shop and gallery to Broad members. Functional training Street Plaza, and other - not yet helps with stability, strength and confirmed - plans are in the works. conditioning, which enhance "There are some exciting everyday movement. The area changes," Wagoner said. includes a large pull-up rack, a After six years of growing in climbing rope, a battle rope and its original location on Alabama rubber bumper plates for weight Street, Anytime Fitness opened a lifting. new workout facility on Thursday, In the studio, members will find Moving on Main Dorothy Heard works out daily at the new Anytime Sept. 29. The new location was a hand weights, jump ropes, hulabeehive of activity that included the Fitness Center at Broad Street Plaza. hoops and other exercise tools. The hanging of new mirrors; telephone space also can accommodate classes, repairmen making the final phone line connections the parking as well as individual workouts when classes are not in session. lot and sidewalk under construction, and members coming and Currently, a Boxmania kickboxing class is offered in the studio going to work out in the beautiful new space. on Mondays at 5:15 p.m., and a total body fitness class is offered Michelle West, Marketing Director for Anytime Fitness in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Total body fitness covers Alexander City, said the larger facility will undoubtedly bring cardio and strength training for all levels of fitness.

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Silver Sneakers, a program designed for seniors but open to all ages, also covers cardio and strength training and is offered Monday through Friday at 9:15 a.m. Woodruff suggested that those interested in this class should contact their insurance companies to see if they are eligible for the Silver Sneakers program.

The free weight area accommodates the benches as well as the Smith machines, squat racks and strength training machines for exercises that will increase tone and muscle definition.

Filled with elliptical machines, treadmills and recumbent bikes, the cardio area offers a great view of downtown, as well as individual television screens.

West said joining Anytime Fitness offers members access to 3,200 Anytime Fitness centers across the United States. Members are given a key fob that, when waved in front of a sensor in the door, allows safe, secure access to the center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility has security cameras that cover all areas of the gym 24 hours a day.

New members receive a tour of the facility, including an orientation session to learn how to use all of the machines. They may also take advantage of a start-up plan to take them through the first 30 days of membership.

“We want to provide them with the tools they need to meet their fitness goals,” she said.

And anyone who joins and mentions that they read about Anytime Fitness in Lake Martin Living magazine will receive a free personal training session.

A variety of membership packages are available. To join Anytime Fitness, visit the facility next to Jake’s on Broad

Downtown Happenings

Madison House Restorations moved to 32 Main St., next door to Cloud Nine, in time for Christmas shopping.

Restaurant or call West or Woodruff at 256-329-1004.

Madison House Restorations last month made the move to 32 Main St. next to Cloud Nine on the alley. Kevin Lanier Photography, which previously occupied that building, moved to a new location on Franklin Street.

For Madison House Restorations owners Robin Holcombe and Vickie Luxe, leasing the Main Street facility is a bit like going home. Some 10 years ago, their mother operated an antique store in that same location.

"When she had her store here, we did a lot of renovation work," Holcombe said. "We took down the false ceiling that was here and exposed the transoms, which no one knew were there, and we took down the drywall."

For the present adventure, the siblings added a rustic finish to the semi-exposed brick walls and installed two raised panel doors with barn hardware to close off the workroom where they restore and refinish furniture.

Madison House Restorations will keep longer hours than most of the downtown merchants currently do, Luxe said.

"We'll be open until 5 p.m. on Saturdays instead of closing at 2 p.m., and we'll open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sundays," she said.

In addition to furniture, Madison House features a mix of artwork, decorative accessories and handcrafted items from local artisans.

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Hydroponic Gardening

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y wife and I recently attended a Sounds simple. Well, if I can do it, you can. dinner gathering to catch up on what I have taken a few pictures of what we started has been going on with friends in our recently using a third of our existing greenhouse. neighborhood. The conversation ranged from We will have six 4-foot by 3-foot grow beds raised gardening to politics. up on concrete blocks and 2-foot by 12-inch One dedicated gardener asked me, “What do treated wood planks. The beds are level and have you have in the ground?” a center drain hole that already existed in the I was completely caught off guard, as I do not totes. have a single vegetable in the ground. In fact, I Standard PVC piping will be fitted to drain have the Mojave Desert where I normally put my all the beds into a 70-gallon tub, and after being ground garden. The weather is so dry – and my treated with natural nitrates and fertilizers, the water bill is so high – that we will not even be water will be pumped over the stones as a rain planting in our blue plastic pots until we receive and will provide needed oxygen. There are several some good weather news about rain and cooler variations of water gardening, including using temperatures. live fish in a grow tank (the waste material from Fred Muenzmay This gave me an opportunity to explain the the fish produces nitrate). gardening project we have underway at the farm.

I see many benefits to this method of growing Six months ago, we were traveling to Naples, Florida, fresh produce year round. The cost of purchasing the materials for a reunion with our children, who would not be able in the pictures is under $400, and the water is a closed system, to be with us this Thanksgiving or Christmas due to their the electric pump is the only electricity used. The daily time work schedules. As we traveled south, I noticed many required to maintain this size garden is 30 minutes a day. advertisements for hydroponic or aquaponic produce. Many Our greenhouse is heated with propane, and we will share just advertised organically grown produce. the heat, which we require for the herbs.

Since this was a vacation, I had plenty of time to research There are many alternatives for heating space and the growing produce in water. There is tons of information online water, from solar panels to black pipe laid on black cloth. We from agriculture websites and universities, hobby farmers and have written several articles on growing in raised beds and folks who live in cities and have little or no resources with containers with drip irrigation. which to start gardens.

There are many benefits to a simple grow-bed system: With a tool shack and plenty of winter sunshine, it can be no lifting; using only a gallon of water a day (lost through done. The roof is replaced with clear greenhouse plastic; add a evaporation); and just $1 per day for the electric pump. washtub with a pump and a plastic tub like those used for fruit Nutrients for feeding plants and the test kit cost about juice or other liquids. The fruit juice tub is cut into two beds 50 cents per day. Seed is sown directly into the stones or and filled with stone. Water is supplied over the rocks with seeding baskets, with no bending over or shoveling soil. And nutrients, which can be purchased from organic supply stores. unlimited crops can be grown. The deeper the stones, the 12 Lake Martin Living

Low Energy Gardening Project

From top right: Blocks will support the weight of the hydroponic grow beds; bins are positioned in the greenhouse; filled with pea rock, when seed has been sown directly into the plant beds, the bins will produce vegetables using only $1 of electricity and 1 gallon of water per day.

bigger the plants.

And the best benefit of all: Fresh food year round.

We are far from being finished with this project, but I will keep you informed. Please feel free to drop me a line or stop by the farm to see it.

After we got home from this enjoyable evening, I started to think about a movie called Being There. It is a movie about a gardener played by Peter Sellers. The film is rated as one of best films of the 1970s.

Peter Sellers triumphs in his award-winning role as an illiterate gardener hilariously catapulted into the fast lane of political power. Simple-minded Chance (Peter Sellers), a gardener who has resided in the Washington, D.C., townhouse of his wealthy employer for his entire life and been educated only by television, is forced to vacate his home when his boss dies. While wandering the streets, he encounters business mogul Ben Rand (Melvyn Douglas), who assumes Chance to be a fellow upper-class gentleman. Soon, Chance is ushered into high society, and his unaffected gardening wisdom makes him the talk of the town.

Chance answers all questions from his life experience as a gardener and allows the listeners (those present when he speaks) to interpret his answers as they may apply to themselves or their situations.

His reflection on how television frames his existence in the real world just brought into focus the many answers to our everyday problems and the need to uncomplicate our lives.

This Thanksgiving we are hosting the Muenzmay clan at the farm, and one family will travel 3,600 miles to be present.

My two brothers and their families from Florida will assist me in some chores that I cannot do alone (they are not aware of this project as I write this article; I am thankful they are not on the mailing list for Lake Martin Living magazine).

If you have the opportunity to view Being There in the near future, you will appreciate why we list many of the blessings for which our family is thankful, including the great thing about being a gardener.

Many seeds and plants that we attempt to grow sometimes do not make it. The reasons for this are many, but we move on through and plant more of the same seeds and plants, knowing that we will succeed through adverse conditions, weather, soil, chemicals, pests and human error.

Have a great bountiful Thanksgiving. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle's Roost Herb Farms is a Master Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 25 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.

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Perfect weather, a few surprises and a game with old friends make cancer scramble a great success

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n Oct. 24, Central Alabama Community if needed. The tournament was a total success. The College (CACC) Golf and Russell team players and former college golfers all enjoyed Medical Foundation partnered up to the day. host a fundraising golf tournament; the likes of We at Russell Medical Foundation and CACC which I’ve rarely seen. This was a tremendous Golf are grateful to the very considerate people in event, where proceeds went to benefit the Russell Alexander City and around Alabama who helped Medical Center Foundation and the CACC Trojan sponsor and participate in this tournament. After Golf Program. I heard the word “Wow” quite often the golf, there were a large number of people on that Monday and during the pre-tournament who told me to count them in for next year’s dinner at the Willow Point Golf and Country Club sponsorship and team involvement. cabana.

Our area is so unique, not only because we have As usual, the food and beverage department the most beautiful lake in the state in our backyard Dave Jennings at Willow Point showed why this country club but also because of the amazingly benevolent and is one of the finest premier country clubs in involved community members and businesses that the Southeast. Sunday night’s dinner food was go above and beyond to support one another in plentiful, delicious and presented in a way that was warm and times of need. I cannot find the proper words to thank all of the inviting. players and sponsors enough. I hope that “Thank you from the The Bank Walkers, an Alexander City favorite, played for bottom of my heart” will suffice. those in attendance on Sunday. Breakfast was served from 8 a.m.

On the Sunday afternoon of the golf tournament, I had the until our 10 a.m. shotgun start. pleasure to play golf with three of my former ACJC Trojan The golf course was in peak condition. The on-course food teammates. Emile Vaughn, Chris Hall, Richard Keene and I vendors kept everyone fat and happy, and nobody in attendance teed it up together for the first time in 40 years. Emile, from left hungry.

Montgomery, has played Willow Point a number of times since We were also blessed with perfect weather; temperatures held the renovation, and Chris played the course in a multi-state in the 70s for the day with a mild breeze every once in a while. challenge match this past summer, but Richard had not played The Russell Medical Foundation raises funds for UAB Willow Point or been able to visit Alexander City since the Medicine – The Cancer Center at Russell Medical. CEO/ 1980s.

President Jim Peace and his marketing department were a joy to This may have been one of the most fun rounds of golf that work alongside throughout the whole tournament preparation I can recall. I didn’t make a single birdie and was not fazed by process. Willow Point’s Head Golf Professional, Matt Sheppard, my “lack of talent” display whatsoever. It wasn’t until the fifth or put together a tee prize package for the tournament participants sixth hole that I realized we had not even struck a gentleman’s that impressed everyone. wager before teeing off. We laughed, reminisced and laughed a Also, Matt’s scoreboard printing has always left me envious. whole lot more.

My writing looks like I had used my feet to print while Matt’s Needless to say, score was not a priority in this round of score sheet reporting is suitable for framing. golf. Chris and Richard could not join us in the tournament Cole McInnis and Brad Lacey had the course in magnificent the following day, due to business commitments, but they condition. The greens rolled so smoothly, and I noticed that guaranteed me that they would be here next year. I have a feeling there was absolutely no debris on the course, even with the that our next tournament might be a standing room only event. falling leaves and pine needles usually found everywhere else on This is our month of Thanksgiving. I now have even more the planet in October. for which to praise and thank God after completing this The format was a four-man scramble; a former Alexander tournament. I do love me some Alexander City and Willow City Junior College (ACJC) or CACC Trojan Golfer joined each Point Country Club. Not to mention, I thank God daily for the foursome. As the school was celebrating its 50th anniversary of wonderful facilities and physicians found at Russell Medical. the Trojan golf program, I brought in present and past golfers As my son might say, “It’s all good.” from the past decades. These former golfers played a fun “Skins Game,” and the teams were able to use their tee shots up to six ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama times in the round, as well as their hole-score six of the 18 holes, Community College.

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Drou Year-to-date precipitation for East Central Alabama lags more than 8 inches behind normal with no rain in sight What are the damages?

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allapoosa and surrounding counties have experienced a very dry seasonal period. Autumn is usually a dry season anyway, with October being the driest month of the year (with exceptions, such as hurricanes), but that does not qualify autumn as a drought period like the one East Central Alabama has experienced this year.

Tallapoosa County annually receives an average of 52 inches of precipitation a year. Climate data for Alexander City shows our wettest months are February and March with a little over 5 inches of precipitation received each month. October is the driest month with about 3 inches of rainfall. But Hackneyville’s Jimmy Brown said he has only received a little over 2 inches of rainfall since June, and his garden never produced much because of the hot, scorching sun and dry winds.

Tommy Futral, former Tallapoosa County Extension Agent, now retired, works for his own business, Futral Wildlife Service. He said the drought has had some serious effects on his activities and wildlife in general.

“The first thing, as far as wildlife are concerned, is everyone’s food plots are a complete disaster,” Futral said. “Those that planted early had enough soil moisture for their crops to germinate, but they Dry as Dust soon died from lack of Previous pages: Dried mud, rain. Those that planted cracked by the scorching sun; a little later, say a month Below: Planted six weeks ago, this wildlife feed plot has not sprouted ago, have seeds just but instead waits for rain. lying out there, not

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germinating at all. Many of these seeds are being eaten up by crows, turkeys and squirrels.

“Many farmers in the area are feeding their cows fescue now.

This grass is usually left to grow in July and August, greening up in September. It is primarily a late fall and winter forage, but with the drought, there is no other forage to graze on, so they are letting their cows graze early. Hay for winter grazing will be expensive this year, if you can get it at all.”

Many of the small creeks that fill ponds are dried completely up, Futral said, and this means that water for cattle is at a premium.

“Back during the drought of 2007-08, the Feds, through the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), came out and drilled wells for many ranchers, so they could have water for cattle. Those folks are in pretty good shape for this drought, but if you don’t have a well and your ponds are dried up, water must be hauled in. All this is one reason cattle prices are dropping dramatically. Folks are selling off their livestock to avoid expensive feeding and watering issues,” he said.

Timber prices are dropping as well, and Futral said he thinks this is because loggers are able to cut areas that they couldn’t previously access due to normally boggy soil and mud.

“Just the other day, a logger I know was able to cross a dried up creek with a bull dozer. He is putting in a road to cut trees that they could not get to before. This means more trees can be marketed, which drives down prices,” Futral explained.

“If you’ll notice, most trees have leaves that are turning

What is Drought?

There are many definitions for drought, depending on how it might affect physical and biological systems.  The meteorological definition compares the current situation to the historical average over a 30-year period. The degree of variation from the average long term precipitation is measured and compared to known mathematical indices.  A hydrological drought includes precipitation shortfalls that might affect a large or small watershed. River systems, reservoirs and groundwater are the primary focus of this type of drought.

No Water to Shed Means Lower brown instead of their Lumber Prices usual colorful display Because bogs are drying up, this time of year. There loggers are able to get their heavy equipment into places that are several reasons for this. Prolonged drought previously were unharvestable.

The availability of timber is driving is very stressful for many down the cost of lumber. trees. They will try to go dormant early by getting rid of leaves and shedding their fruit.

“Additionally, I’ve noticed acorns are not filled out completely. Some trees that grow along ridges will have their leaves turn brown and quickly fall. In the spring, they may produce a few green leaves that will fall off and the tree will die.”

There does seem to be an abundance of acorns this year on White Oaks, Post Oaks and Chestnut Oaks. Many of their leaves are turning from green to brown. With native browse dried up, deer seem to be feeding heavily on the acorns.

Jim Ed Abernathy said the drought has even affected sales at his hardware store recently.

“We aren’t selling any seeds at all now. They just won’t germinate without rain. There are lots of folks out there with feed plots planted, but nothing will come up if we don’t get rain,” Abernathy said. “Most seeds will remain in the soil until we get some rain. They won’t rot without moisture, so everything depends on rain.

“As far as hay is concerned, people are getting real worried.

Most hay is used during February through March, but some people have been feeding their cattle on hay for at least a month because all their pastures are burned up. I talked to one of my sales reps from South Carolina, and he says that there is no hay to be found in his state or all across North Alabama through Georgia. Additionally, farmers that usually plant rye grass in early fall to be used as forage in late fall through winter, are not planting any. It’s useless to plant without any rain in sight.

“I have not sold very much at all,” Abernathy summed up.

 An agricultural drought focuses on a shortage of precipitation that affects soil moisture, as well as the evaporation rate of water from the soil.  Mathematical precision is not always used to determine a drought. What may be considered a drought in one area may not qualify as a drought in another. For instance, our extended dry period here in East Central Alabama would not qualify as a drought in the southwestern United States.

Dwindling Reservoirs

This watering pond, like thousands of others across the region, is almost dried up.

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At the Coosa County Forestry Field Day, Rolling Mountain Plantation owner and county engineer Phillip Neighbors said he has noticed some unusual events due to the drought.

“On our land here at Rolling Mountain Plantation, we have two cabins on Hatchet Creek. To get to them, you have to cross a small stream that flows into Hatchet. It is dry as a bone right now.

In fact, Hatchet is running around 9 cubic feet per second, which is about 71 cubic feet below the 35-year average for this date. So it’s really dry in this watershed,” Neighbors noted.

Another person who works in the forest thinning and clearing business is Brian Walker.

Walker uses a Caterpillar 299D to mulch and clear property for feed plots or thinning trees. This machine has a rotary cutting head that grinds anything it comes across.

“With these dry conditions, I have to be very vigilant when cutting. Most places I work have rocks in them. If they are struck with my cutters, they produce a lot of sparks that can Dry Riverbed

The lack of rain means there is no water draining into the Tallapoosa River, where bedrock now is exposed.

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Living on Nuts

With their usual browse dried up and feed plots laying dormant, deer are feeding heavily on a bumper crop of acorns this year.

easily start a fire in these conditions, so I am constantly on the alert for this,” Walker explained.

As of this writing, no rain is in sight for at least the next seven days. On an anecdotal note, ants are rushing to any moisture they find on the ground, especially blood. Deer are moving into neighborhoods, eating garden plants, such as pansies and mums or anything growing with moisture in them. Their native browse has long since been dried up. Local fire departments, as well as the Alabama Forestry Commission, have been putting out many brushfires lately, and there is a strict burn ban in effect.

With cooler weather approaching, local residents might be wise to put off burning wood in fireplaces until conditions improve. A drifting ember might endanger the landscape, including its houses. ~ Fletcher Scott is a retired science teacher who enjoys nature photography.

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This year promises the second best Iron Bowl ever STORY BY LUKE ROBINSON

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s Alabama’s Van Tiffin rushed onto Legion Field in Birmingham with his kicking tee in hand, I could barely watch. Tiffin was about to attempt a 52-yard field goal to win the Iron Bowl, and I had only just turned 13; how could I possibly watch that?!

I was a teenager, and the Iron Bowl had become more meaningful to me than during my childhood years. A gridiron coming-of-age; a country-fried, football Bar Mitzvah. This game meant either looking forward to bragging in school on Monday or quickly developing some weeklong illness to avoid Auburn fans’ taunts.

Tiffin wasn’t just kicking a ball to win a game. He was kicking a ball to win THE game.

Meanwhile, everyone in that living room with me was frozen. I stood behind them in back of the sofa and debated: Do I watch and accept the outcome or turn away in hopes that somehow my gaze – and my gaze alone – could affect the ball’s trajectory?

Tiffin lined up his kick, placed his tee and walked backwards diagonally three paces. The holder signaled for the ball to be snapped.

I … couldn’t … deal with it.

Quickly, I turned 180 degrees. I was now facing directly opposite the TV, which would logically be the best way to not watch this excruciatingly tense moment without actually unplugging the television.

Of course, I had forgotten about the mirror behind me. As my clumsy, adolescent body spun, I caught the reflected image of Tiffin’s kick in mid-air.

I even remember thinking, “It – It looks good. I can’t turn around now.”

And it was good. Ball game.

So, feel free to thank me for not turning back around Alabama fans (don’t act like you don’t believe in jinxes; I know you!).

Since that kick – THE Kick – in 1985, there isn’t an Iron Bowl that doesn’t stand out to me for some reason.

Some are easier to recall than others. Tillman’s reverse in 1986; Langham’s pick in 1992; Alexander’s domination in 1999 and Cadillac’s run in 2003.

Any Alabamian worth his ice cream salt remembers the first Iron Bowl in Jordan-Hare Stadium in 1989. That’s an easy one, no matter your side.

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Auburn’s coming up inches short in 1994; Curtis Brown’s (non)catch in 1995; Dennis Riddle’s scoring late in 1996; Ed Scissum’s fumble in ’97. Then there was Andrew Zow in 2001; Trey Smith in 2002. Shula’s walking wounded taking a lead into the half against an undefeated Auburn team (that eventually proved to be too strong for ’Bama). Saban’s shutouts of the Tigers in 2008 and 2012.

The Cam-Back made Mr. Newton a superstar. The Kick Six made sure Chris Davis never has to pay for another beer in Auburn ever again. The offensive fireworks of Amari Cooper in 2014.

Derrick Henry’s all-important Vegasline-covering run late in 2015.

Every Iron Bowl has a moment. Every Iron Bowl has implications; however, the 2016 version may be the biggest Iron Bowl EVER! Of all time.

OK, I probably embellished that. The “Biggest Iron Bowl Ever” title goes to the 2013 game, considering the teams were ranked numbers 1 and 4; however, the 2016 version is remarkably close. Two teams set on the college football playoff with Boone’s Farm wishes and (redneck) caviar dreams.

Alabama rolls into the Iron Bowl undefeated. A well-oiled collection of five-star Saban-Bots whose only mission is to “de-stroy ... de-stroy.” The Tide doles out soul-crushing beat-downs like Baptist ushers pass out church bulletins. ’Bama has absolutely been the best program in the best era of the best conference in the country. Their decade-long run is truly astonishing.

Speaking of running, that’s what Auburn does. It’s all Auburn needs to do, really. The Tigers run like the lovechild of Forrest Gump and Sonic the Hedgehog.

AU almost “tAUnts” opponents by pointing to the exact place they want to run and then running right there.

Very effectively, I might add. When Auburn gets the momentum, their rushing attack is a thing of beauty.

And while Alabama has unquestionably been the SEC’s bell cow since 2008, Auburn has certainly not been ’Bama’s cud. The Tigers have taken a few lumps from the

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So the Saturday after Thanksgiving features the unstoppable force against the immovable object. Goliath versus David’s bigger, faster cousin. “Auburn Fast” versus “The Great Wall of Tuscaloosa.”

I am not confident enough to make a prediction. This game throws me for a loop every year. In 2012, Alabama was ahead 42-0 at the half, and all I could think was, “We better not take our foot off the gas” in fear of a monster comeback.

All I am sure of is that the 2016 Iron Bowl will have its calling card, something for which we all remember it – its moment.

This time, I will try to watch straight on.

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Shop local. Take unhurried time with Santa.

Sing carols and listen to the story of Christmas told in plays, pageants and cantatas. Make your merriment to-do list from Lake Martin Living’s calendar and check it twice. You don’t want to miss a thing.

The MainStreet Thanksgiving Market will get you ready for the feasting with visiting family and friends. Plan to be at Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find Thanksgiving crafts, treats and sweets for the season. Call 256-3299227 or visit www.mainstreetac. org for vendor information.

Also on Nov. 19, visit the St. James Episcopal Church Annual Bazaar from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The Pottery Guild has been working all year on new clay creations to fund outreach ministries throughout the community. In addition to pottery crosses, platters, nativities, vases, ornaments and more, there will be woodcrafts and other handmade goods,

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casseroles, soup and pimento cheese. St. James is located at 347 musical accomplishments at the Alexander City Schools Choral S. Central Ave., Alexander City.

Christmas Concert Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the BRHS Auditorium.

Nov. 25 through Nov. 27, visit Christmas at the Crossroads The high school band will celebrate the season with their at Russell Crossroads, Highway 63, Alexander City. There will be Christmas concert on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., also in the auditorium. carriage rides, music, decorations and the Holiday Art Bazaar Have your hot chocolate ready and the television tuned to at the Stables. On Friday, Santa arrives at 11 a.m., so be sure to WAXC TV Channel 3 on Dec. 8 for the Alexander City Theatre bring a camera for photos with the jolly old elf. On Saturday, II live broadcast of The Vision by William Grandgeorge. This for a $5 admission charge, children are welcome to Pancakes retelling of an old Bavarian folk tale about a shoemaker’s vision and Story Time with Mrs. Claus and her that Christ will visit his humble shop elves. For information, call 256-794-1397 on Christmas Eve Day carries a special or visit www.russellcrossroads.com.

Christmas message. Check the Alex City On Dec. 1, Alexander City Arts will Outlook for broadcast time and details. present A Tennessee Christmas at the Last year’s Christmas in the Park Benjamin Russell High School (BRHS) at Alexander City’s Charles E. Bailey Auditorium at 7 p.m. The show features Sportplex was such a resounding success the vocals and instrumentals of Meagan that the event is back this year with lively Taylor and Jason Coleman and celebrates music, vendors and an even bigger and all that is good about Christmas. Call 256better Wild Side Reindeer Chariot Race 496-2424 or email karenjennings124@ to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the gmail.com with the words “arts council” Lake Martin Area. Reindeer riders will in the subject line for more information. shout directions to blindfolded pilots as And travel to Eclectic for the ninth each team attempts to be the first through annual An Eclectic Christmas, which a course littered with Grandmas, jingle will run from Dec. 1 through 10 between bells and ice hazards. Races start at 1 p.m.

6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations are Dec. 11 is a big day of celebration in recommended for the tours, which leave Dadeville. At 1 p.m., vendors will be every 15 minutes and last approximately around the courthouse square for local one hour. Accompanied by Roman shopping, and the “Spirit of a Hometown soldiers on horseback, guests visit a Christmas” Parade will begin at 3 p.m. peasant cottage en route to Bethlehem, At 6 p.m. in the Dadeville High School Making Christmas Merry Here at Home Auditorium, the high school and middle encounter a glorious choir of angels that Amy Clark directs her blindfolded appear on the hillside, see a village street driver in the reindeer race. school bands will present their joint and a humble stable and are included Christmas concert, filled with the music of in the Roman census that led Mary and the season.

Joseph to Bethlehem. This event takes place at the Falk Farm, At 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 14, the Red Ridge United Methodist 1733 Claude Road, Eclectic, and admission is free. Visit www.

Church choir will present Night of the Father’s Love: The Awe aneclecticministry.org. For reservations, call 334-578-4846 or and Mystery of God with Us. email reservations@aneclecticministry.org.

At 6 p.m. on Dec. 14, the First Baptist Church choir in On Dec. 5, line the streets of Alexander City, from the Dadeville will present Music of Christmas with a 20-piece wind intersection of Dadeville and Cherokee roads to the Chamber of ensemble comprised of Auburn University students.

Commerce on Tallapoosa Street, as the Chamber presents one And when it's time to ring in the New Year, be sure you have of the most anticipated events of the season - the Hometown reservations for what promises to be a night of breathtaking wine Christmas Parade - at 6 p.m. Call 256-234-3461 for more and outstanding food at the first New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner information or to enter the parade. at SpringHouse. Stephen Clark, advanced sommelier and owner Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a free of A&G Beverages, will showcase hand-selected wines from Holiday Open House with Luminaries from 5:30 p.m. to A&G’s portfolio, which will feature elegant and distinguished 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served in the Visitor beers and wines. For reservations, call 256-215-7080.

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Mortgage Mistakes

Be prepared to take advantage of low interest rates on home loans

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istorically low interest rates make this a good time to Preparation Makes the Process Smoother Before beginning the application process for a home loan, consider buying a new home in the Lake Martin area, check your credit score and think about the amount you refinancing a mortgage or getting a home equity line of can afford to make in payments. credit for a renovation or other major project.

Make sure to give yourself time to dispute any incorrect entries And there are also a number of other signs of the low cost of or address other issues before you apply for a mortgage. getting a mortgage: n Think about what mortgage payment you can afford. n Conventional home loans are available with as Consider how much debt you have versus your little as 5 percent down. income, and think about how your mortgage n Many homebuyers using Federal Housing payment would fit in. An online mortgage calculator Administration loans can now do so with a down can give you an initial idea about what kind of payment of 3.5 percent. payment your budget will allow. But keep in mind n Insurance fees for many Rural Development that while a mortgage calculator can show principal program home loans have been lowered from 2.75 payments and interest rates, it often doesn’t take percent to 1 percent by the U.S. Department of into account other items like property taxes and Agriculture. homeowners insurance.

If you’re thinking about refinancing or buying a n Don’t take on additional debt while you’re home, talk to an experienced mortgage professional applying for a mortgage. Taking on another loan, about what the current interest rates and recent such as for a new car or boat, impacts your debt-tochanges in the mortgage market could mean for income ratio and can negatively affect your credit you and which type of loan best fits your needs. As Scott Blake score. It’s best to hold off on any new loans while you look at your options, here are a few other things you’re pursuing a home loan. about home buying to keep in mind: n Make sure you have an up-to-date picture of your credit ~ Scott Blake is USAmeriBank’s Residential Mortgage score. Before you start the application process, check your credit Production Manager for Central Alabama. report to make sure the information is correct and up-to-date.

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Exercise with Diabetes How to monitor blood sugar before, during and after workouts

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ovember is National Diabetes Awareness insulin to control blood sugar. If a diabetic person month. According to President Obama’s exercises with a high level of ketones, the risk of recent proclamation, more than 29 million ketoacidosis exists; this is a serious complication of Americans have diabetes, a disease in which the diabetes that needs immediate treatment. Instead of glucose levels in one’s blood are higher than normal. exercising immediately, this patient should wait to Although the rate of new cases is falling, the exercise until the test kit indicates absence or a low numbers are still alarming. Diabetes is one of the level of ketones in the urine. leading causes of death in the United States, and it n 300 mg/dL or higher, blood sugar may be results in staggering health and financial costs for too high to exercise safely, as these high glucose Americans. levels may increase the risk of dehydration and Diabetes and exercise go hand in hand when it ketoacidosis. Postpone the workout until blood comes to managing the disease. Exercise can help sugar drops to a safe pre-exercise range. those with diabetes improve their blood sugar During exercise, low blood sugar is sometimes Linda Moore control, as well as enhance fitness and reduce the a problem. If planning a long workout, a patient risk of heart disease and stroke. should check blood sugar every 30 minutes, But diabetes and exercise carry difficult challenges, too. It is especially when trying new activities or increasing the intensity important to track blood sugar before, during and after exercise. or length of the workout.

Those records will show how the body responds to exercise This may be difficult during outdoor activities or sports; and will help to prevent possibly dangerous blood sugar however, this precaution is necessary until it is known how fluctuations. blood sugar responds to changes in exercise habits.

Before diving into a fitness program, diabetes patients should Stop exercising if blood sugar is 70 mg/dL or lower or get their doctors’ OK to exercise – especially if they’ve been shakiness, weakness or confusion occur. Eat or drink something inactive. They should discuss with their doctors the activities to raise the blood sugar level, such as three or four glucose they are considering and the best times to exercise, as well as the tablets, a half cup of fruit juice or regular soda or five or pieces potential impact of medications on blood sugar as they become of hard candy. more active.

Recheck blood sugar 15 minutes later. If it’s still low, have For the best health benefits, experts recommend 150 minutes another serving and test again 15 minutes later. Repeat as a week of moderately intense physical activities, such as fast needed until blood sugar reaches at least 70 mg/dL. If the walking, lap swimming or bicycling. workout isn’t finished, continue once blood sugar returns to a If taking insulin or medications that can cause low blood safe level. sugar, these patients should test their blood sugar 30 minutes Check blood sugar right away after exercise and again several before exercising and approximately every 30 minutes during times during the following hours. Exercise draws on reserve exercise. This will help to determine if their blood sugar levels sugar stored in the muscles and liver. As the body rebuilds these are stable, rising or decreasing and if it is safe to keep exercising. stores, it takes sugar from the blood. The more strenuous the Consider these general guidelines relative to blood sugar workout, the longer blood sugar will be affected. Low blood level: sugar is possible, even several hours after exercise. n Lower than 100 mg/dL, blood sugar may be too low to If blood sugar is low after exercise, eat a small carbohydrateexercise safely. Eat a small carbohydrate-containing snack, such containing snack, such as fruit or crackers or drink a small glass as fruit or crackers, before beginning a workout. of fruit juice. n 100-250 mg/dL, for most people, this is a safe pre-exercise Exercise can be beneficial to health in many ways, but for blood sugar range. those with diabetes, testing blood sugar before, during and after n 250 mg/dL or higher is a caution area. Before exercising, exercise may be just as important as the exercise itself. patients should test their urine for ketones, which are substances made when the body breaks down fat for energy. ~ Linda Moore, RD, LD Registered and Licensed Dietitian at Excess ketones indicate that the body does not have enough Russell Medical.

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Calendar FEATURED EVENT

Annual bazaar funds local charities St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City will host its Fifth Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall at 347 S. Central Ave. Members of the congregation have worked all year through a variety of creative arts guilds to supply inventory for this event, which raises funds for local community outreach.

All proceeds from the bazaar support community organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area, the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center, East Alabama Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross and others.

Last year, the silent auction portion of the bazaar was moved to a later date in February to raise funds for Feast of Sharing, a food ministry in which the Episcopal congregation and the congregation at First United Methodist Church offer a free meal to all comers twice a week. The combined bazaar and silent auction events raised more than $22,000 for the local community organizations last year alone.

“We keep thinking we’ve hit the top amount, but every year, we raise more money for local charities than we did the year before,” said Rev. Rob Iler, rector at St. James. “We appreciate the support from the community, as people stand in line before the doors even open at 9 a.m.”

This year’s offerings will include platters, nativities, vases, salad bowl sets, decorative bowls, coasters and napkin rings from the St. James pottery guild; paintings, watercolors and note cards from the art guilds and craftwork made by the St. James congregation, including jewelry, ornaments, 40 Lake Martin Living

embroidered Pottery and More!

The sale of crosses, platters, salad towels, hand crafted bird houses bowls and other one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the bazaar will fund a variety and feeders, of local charity efforts. candleholders, scarves and other accessories, gift items and more.

In addition, the bazaar offers baked goods and frozen casseroles, as well as soups, pimento cheese and cheese straws.

For information, call the church office at 256-234-4752.

LAKE REGION EVENTS Nov. 17

Book Signing

Lee St. John, author of She’s a Keeper! Confessions from a Southern Girl’s Closet, will be at the Dadeville Public Library, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. to talk about this book and the next in her Keeper series, due to be published this month.

She plans to bring her audiobooks and an adult coloring book as well. All will be available for purchase. Lee wants to make people laugh and hopes readers will identify with many of the funny stories she relates. The Friends will host the author in the library basement at 205 North West Street.

Call 256-825-7820 for additional information.

Nov. 18

Denim & Diamonds Charity Ball

This annual benefit for the Lake Martin Area United Way will be held at the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club at 6 p.m. Steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available at the United Way office in Alexander City, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce or the Lake Martin Event Center.

Nov. 19

MainStreet Thanksgiving Market

Visit the MainStreet Thanksgiving Market at Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Thanksgiving treats and specialty homemade items. Call 256-329-9227 or visit www.mainstreetac.org for vendor information.

Nov. 19

Trade Day

The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will hold a trade day with vendors. Booth space is $10. Some booths are open every Saturday.

Nov. 25-27

Christmas at the Crossroads

Enjoy a weekend-long opening of the Christmas season.

Shop the Company Store for Christmas gifts from Cloud Nine and handcrafted items created by local artisans. Stop in at Catherine’s Market for discounts and giveaways. Bring the entire family to admire the town decorations and revel in the Christmas spirit while shopping the arts and crafts from local and regional artisans at the Holiday Market at The Stables. Santa arrives in town to see all the boys and girls at 11 a.m. on Friday. For information or to register as a vendor, call 256-794-1397 or visit www.russellcrossroads.com.

Nov. 26

Bingo Night

The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends, located at Millerville, AL, between Goodwater and Ashland on Hwy.

9, will have a family Bingo night. All proceeds go to help rebuild the school.

Dec. 1

A Tennessee Christmas

Alexander City Arts Council will present A Tennessee Christmas at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium, 225 Heard Boulevard, Alexander City, at 7 p.m. A Tennessee Christmas highlights Meagan Taylor and Jason Coleman’s vocal harmonies, as well as the finger style guitar and slip note piano made famous by Meagan’s uncle, Chet Atkins, and Jason’s grandfather, Floyd Cramer. The show features a mix of vocal and instrumental songs that celebrate all that is good about Christmas. Call 256-496-2424 or email karenjennings124@gmail.com with “Arts Council” in the subject line for more information.

Dec. 5

Alexander City Christmas Parade

Presented by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, join the fun as one of East Alabama’s largest parades winds through downtown with elaborate floats, dancers, bands, Santa Claus and more! This year’s theme is “Christmas Carols.” Call 256-234-3461 for more information.

Dec. 5

Holiday Open House

The Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host a free holiday open house with luminaries from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served in the Visitor Center. A table with supplies will be available for children to make ornaments to take home.

Dec. 6

Choral Christmas Concert

Alexander City students will delight audiences with their musical accomplishments at the Alexander City Schools Choral Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin Russell High School auditorium.

Dec. 7

BRHS Band Christmas Concert

The Benjamin Russell High School band will celebrate the season with their Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., also in the high school auditorium.

Dec. 8

The Vision

Turn the television to WAXC TV Channel 3 for the Alexander City Theatre II production of The Vision by William Grandgeorge. The play features local actors retelling an old Bavarian folk tale about a shoemaker who has a vision that Christ will visit his humble shop on Christmas Eve Day. Check local listings and the Alex City Outlook for details.

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Dec. 10

Christmas on the Coosa

The annual Wetumpka Christmas event kicks off with the Character Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. There will be arts and crafts on display and available for purchase from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and the car show from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then, line up along the parade route for the 2 p.m. street parade.

Santa will ski in for the fireworks show at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.cityofwetumpka.com.

Dec. 10

Christmas in the Park

Get in the spirit of Christmas fun at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City. There will be music, food, arts and crafts and activities for kids and kids-at-heart, including the Wild Side Reindeer Race to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin area. Call 256-329-6736 or visit www.acpr.me for more information.

Dec. 11

DHS Christmas Concert

The high school and middle school bands will host a Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. at the DHS Auditorium.

Dec. 11

Dadeville Christmas Parade

The theme for this year's Christmas Parade is “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas.” The parade begins at 3 p.m., though vendors will be around the Courthouse Square at 1 p.m. To enter a float, contact the Chamber office at 256-825-4019.

Dec. 13

All Natural Christmas Pageant

The Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department will present the inaugural All Natural Christmas Pageant at the Reeltown High School Cafetorium. The event is open to all boys and girls from infancy to 12th grade. All proceeds will benefit the Reeltown Volunteer Fire Dept. For more information contact Terre Funderburk at terre.george@yahoo.com.

Dec. 14

Music of Christmas

A wind ensemble presents this concert, along with the adult choir and cast of the First Baptist Church, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dadeville. This 20-piece ensemble is comprised of students from Auburn University.

Dec. 14

Christmas Cantata

Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata, Night of the Father’s Love, by Pepper Choplin at 9:30 a.m., performed by the choir and assisted by an orchestra of community musicians under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. A dramatization of the Nativity will be included.

Season-Long Events Electronics Recycling

The City of Alexander City Public Works Department hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Items accepted include computers, computer mouse, keyboards, modems or routers, CD and DVD players, power supplies, PC mix systems, home or cell phones, printers or copiers, mainframe servers, audio/video adapters, laptop chargers, cable boxes, nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries and flat screen monitors and televisions. CRT monitors and televisions are no longer accepted. For more information, call the Alexander City Public Works Department at 256-409-2020.

Santuck Flea Market

The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month except January and February. The Santuck Flea Market is located at 7300 Central Plank Road, Highway 9 in Wetumpka.

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

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

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

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

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 in Birmingham. Call 334-8572008 for more information.

Amateur Radio Club

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

Antique Car Cruise-in

On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise 42 Lake Martin Living

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.

You do the dreaming, We’ll do the rest.

Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

Children and adults fill the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads to see and listen to Naturalist Marianne Hudson’s lively presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl and more. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. Visit Calendar.

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Jacksons Gap

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Mt. Zion Church Russell Farms Baptist Church Friendship Church New Hope Church

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MACO COUNT

Marinas

Daviston

1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

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

450 Ridge Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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33. River North Marina 256-397-1500

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

2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026 5 Smith Marina

Home of Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt 256-444-8793

hoe Bend nal Park

6 Alex City Marine Sales and Service

256-215-3474

2190 Cherokee Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 7 Blue Creek Marina 256-825-8888

7280 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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Camp Hill

8 Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550

486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026

Restaurants

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31 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800

440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 32 Ballard Truss INC 256-234-4511

915 Pankersley Rd., Kellyton, AL 35089 33 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454

8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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

2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Hotels & Lodges

14 Oskar's Cafe

6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

37 Cherokee Bend Bed & Breakfast 877-760-7854

5833 Hwy 22 E, Alex City, AL 35010

15 Truman's Seafood & Catfish 334-567-3156

8185 Central Plank, Santuck, AL

38 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

16 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

39 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

19 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850 20 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567

1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010 21 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132

1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

Loachapoka

30 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

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

35 Hilltop Landscaping

Brian Fuller 256-397-4457 • Eric Brown 256-397-2811

256-329-1901 • 1516 Tallapoosa St., Alex City, AL 35010

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

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

LEE COUNTY

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

8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

11 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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28 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

34 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442

282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

13 Harbor Docks Restaurant at Anchor Bay Marina 334-639-4723

2001 Castaway Island Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

Waverly

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

410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010

10 SpringHouse 256-215-7080

12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

12 Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583

191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853

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26 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333

111 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

Churches 40 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820

8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 41 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

Dock Builders 42 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

22 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900

7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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23 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

Notasulga 85 81

24 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 25 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256

350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

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Holiday Confession

Turkey is for the birds

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The Last Word

K. I have a confession to make. A big It is rather depressing for me though. one. You ready?

According to all of the Norman Rockwell books Thanksgiving is my least favorite my grandparents had, good fathers are supposed major holiday. to skillfully carve turkeys on holidays. They Oh, don’t be so offended. It’s not the “Thanks” all look so happy with their frilly drapes in or “Giving” parts that make this holiday last on the background, their cool pipes and their 27 my list anymore than they make it first on many children around a 6-foot by 6-foot dinner table. of yours. I do love seeing so many of my cousins, Of course, in those books, they also wear nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles that I don’t get bowler hats when they are being punished via to see during the regular course of the year, but stockade, so maybe that’s not the best example that goes without saying. after which to pattern my life.

I know what Thanksgiving should be; I am just Anyhoo, what’s wrong with some good Luke Robinson barbecue on Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims and disenchanted with what it actually is.

Thanksgiving should be about counting Native Americans didn’t eat it, but I blame that blessings and visiting family, but it has generally morphed on the fact that no one brought any Dreamland sauce over into an excuse to put a temporary Golden Corral Restaurant on the Mayflower. buffet right in your living room, upon which several of your What about really eating outside the box and having fried family members’ least-liked spouses will gorge themselves shrimp in lieu of that glorified yard bird? Sounds a little into a gassy food coma as the Detroit Lions throw crazy, but whenever I have good fried Gulf shrimp, I am interceptions until you wheelbarrow your guests out to their definitely thankful! cars.

I guess the good news about my getting older is that I no Hallmark should make holiday invitations that read, longer have to pretend to eat the turkey. No more cutting it “Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us in your ill-fitting into really tiny bites and dispersing them around my plate sweater and mildly-stained khakis by stuffing yourself like a to imply I ate it heartily. I just don’t even put it on the plate piñata as we all pretend to listen to each other.” anymore.

It’s not the company or the bad football that makes me not So if you ever have me over for Thanksgiving (and who look forward to Thanksgiving; it’s the food. wouldn’t want to?) just don’t be offended when I only eat the See, I am a relatively picky eater. I don’t like the traditional collards and 9 to 14 dinner rolls, as in my book, turkey is for Thanksgiving meals. Stuff like casseroles or light-brown the birds. gravies or more casseroles or various congealed formations with fruit in suspended animation or even more casseroles. ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also I especially dislike turkey. That makes Thanksgivings a writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook. grind for me.

Don’t get me wrong, I hate that I hate turkey. I wish I liked it. It could make my life so much easier for Thanksgiving (and at Subway year-round, for that matter). Alas, I cannot stand it. I don’t eat turkey or any other deli-related meats. I don’t care how many glazings of pineapple-flavored lacquer your great auntie puts on that crosshatched ham or how many tin cans of cranberry Play-Doh accompany that Butterball; I ain’t eatin’ it.

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