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Council votes Waldrop to school board By MITCH SNEED Editor

A new position will be created in the fire department to handle billing and eliminate the use of a contractor, shoppers will get a tax break in Alexander City for back to school shopping and an existing school board member will return. Those items were among several items approved by the Alexander City City Council at its Monday night meeting. The council approved a budget amendment that will create a position in the fire department of billing clerk that pays $50,799, purchasing billing software, computers and heart monitors.

While the equipment needs are long overdue, Chief Reese McAlister showed that the city now pays 6 percent to a contractor to handle the billing for EMS and fire services. He showed that with the addition of the clerk and software, the city would actually add revenue over time. McAlister said he feels that doing it in house will also increase collections of funds and will allow the city to take on billing for other smaller municipalities. The entire council, including councilman Eric Brown, voted for the move. Brown’s wife Misty Brown is a city employee and McAlister said he had talked to her about the position. McAlister said he planned to advertise the position internally first and then outside if no one See COUNCIL • Page 2

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Councilmen Scott Hardy, Eric Brown and Tommy Spraggins vote in favor of a budget amendment that would create a new position in the fire department for a billing clerk so that billing could be done internally rather than using a contractor.

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Local Soles4Souls Shoe Drive a great success By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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The recent Soles4Souls shoe drive held by Junior Leadership Lake Martin was an overwhelming success. With Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend, and Reeltown High Schools, several local daycares and a handful of churches all serving as collection points, members of the community did not have to look very far to find a dropoff center. “Between 2,500 and 3,000 pairs of shoes were collected in the Lake Martin area,” said Mark Knight, who was key in helping the Junior Leadership members in running the event, after speaking with a Soles4Souls representative over the weekend. “All they do is weigh the boxes. They just estimate the total number of pairs from there,” he said, explaining why there was not an exact number available. While the shoe drive itself may be over, the students of Junior Leadership Lake Martin will travel to the Soles4Souls distribution center in Wadley on Wednesday, April 26. Knight explained that this would allow them to better understand how the organization works and benefits those in other countries. “They will see how the shoes received are processed,” he said. “Also,

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Not your average car show The 16th Annual Klassic Kruisers car show, swap meet and car corral was held Saturday in New Site with nearly 200 cars on display. For more photos from Saturday’s show, see page 9.

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The Benjamin Russell High School Gymnasium will host a Countdown to College event on April 19. Open to Alexander City students in grades 7-12 and their parents, the event aims to help them better understand what to expect during the college application process and beyond. The event, held by Potential Magazine of Montgomery, provides attendees such information as the many scholarship opportunities that are available and how to earn them, ways to improve ACT or SAT scores, and why taking dual-enrollment classes in high school can be beneficial. “We’re excited to be able to offer this to our students and parents. We hope they will take advantage of this opportunity,” said Benjamin Russell Guidance Counselor Kerrie Carr. A couple of months ago, Carr and several other teachers attended a workshop for educators put on by Potential Magazine. It was from attending this workshop, Carr said, that the idea for having a See COLLEGE • Page 3

Total Fitness honors Scale Back Alabama winners By MITCH SNEED Editor

The husband and wife team of Jason and Kristie Moss lost 17 pounds each, for a total of 34 pounds, to take top honors in the Scale Back Alabama team weightloss effort recently completed at Russell Medical. Theresa Matthews and Jack Walls tied for the top individual loser honors, both losing 18 pounds. Jason and Kristie, who called their team “Can’t Weight,” said they combined diet and exercise to drop the pounds. “For me it was eating fewer

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weighed in. The total loss this year was 235 pounds, Tidwell said. Walls said his weight loss was almost all due to diet. “I went on a no carb diet,” Walls said. “I cut out the bread and sugar for the most part. I have some joint problems so I can’t exercise the way I would like to. So for me it was almost all diet.” Matthews said it was a combination of factors that helped her say goodbye to 18 pounds. “It was just a lot of hard work,” Matthews said. “It was diet and exercise or me.” See SCALEBACK • Page 3

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Mr. Kenneth Duane Blue, Sr. 1941 - 2017 Memorial Service for Mr. Kenneth Duane Blue, Sr., 75, of Dadeville, will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Dadeville with Pastor Ronnie Jennings officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Mr. Blue passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on April 23, 1941 in Warsaw, Indiana to Thomas Marshall Blue and Ethel Truelove Blue. He was a member of New Covenant Church. Mr. Blue was known as “The Watchman” while employed by the former WDVI, now known as the WELL. He proudly served his country in the 82nd Army Airborne in Korea and Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of

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DAV and a proud member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane Grace Keller Blue of Dadeville; son, Kenneth Duane Blue, II of Wadley; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, Basil Blue (Leta) of Jackson’s Gap; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Ann RomanCruz Blue; brother, Carl Blue; and sister, Jan Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DEAR ABBY: I am a full-time nanny for a family with two children, ages 7 and 9. The mother is wonderful, and so are the kids. But the father, who is absent due to work travel most of the time, teaches his children attitudes I strongly disagree with. It is not often I must interact with him, but when I have, he says hateful things about people who are gay, obese or poor. The children have now begun to repeat these comments, pointing out large people when we are in public, or saying nasty things about the homeless we see as we drive. I try to combat this hatred by sharing words of love or acceptance. The mom is mortified when I tell her the things her children have said. She doesn’t share the same attitudes as her husband, but she works a lot and isn’t around to discuss things like this with her kids in the moment. I feel like part of the family

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because I spend so much time with the children. But I wonder if I am overstepping my boundaries by admonishing them for saying things their father has taught them to believe. Is it my place to teach the kids lessons about acceptance that are contrary to what he tells them? -- NANNY IN TAMPA DEAR NANNY: The person to whom you should be addressing this question is the children’s mother. Whether I think teaching the children compassion and tolerance is the right thing to do (which, by the way, I do) is not relevant. You should abide by her wishes because she is your employer.

Obituaries Max Howe Dawkins

The funeral service for Max Howe Dawkins, age 87 of Ashland, will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Mellow Valley Baptist Church with Bro. Joel Maxwell and Bro. James Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay County Memory Gardens. Mr. Dawkins passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. He was a native of Clay County and lived there for most of his life but had also lived in Birmingham and Alexander City. Mr. Dawkins was a graduate of Mellow Valley High School and worked for Russell Corporation for 47 years before retiring. He was a member of Mellow Valley Baptist Church but

Mrs. Sue Edwards Towns 1921 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mrs. Sue Edwards Towns, 95, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Blue Vardaman will officiate. The family will receive family and friends on, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Towns passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1921 in Titus, Alabama to Julius Clark Edwards and Mattie Dee Edwards. She was married for 68 years to her loving

DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-yearold female. I’m not married and have no kids. I’ve been dating a man who is 14 years older for two years now. He has no children. We have talked about marriage and having children, but recently I found out he has no retirement savings. This scares me because I’m thinking about the future. If something were to happen to him and we were married, I’d be stuck with his debt. I am at a loss. I don’t want to be the snobby woman who kicks him when he’s down and leaves him, but at the same time, I don’t understand why he hasn’t planned for retirement. Am I wrong for thinking this way? -- CONTEMPLATING MY FUTURE IN SANTA ROSA, CALIF. DEAR CONTEMPLATING: If you don’t understand your boyfriend’s thinking on the subject

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Harold Dawkins. Pallbearers will be Bud Jordan, Randy Dawkins, Alan Fulbright, Cavin Hill, Jamey Saxon, Tim Saxon, Glen Kennedy and Bradley Cline. Honorary pallbearers will be Dinky Roughton, Bobby Joe Wood, Larry Moncus, Rex Porter, Bo Smith, Stan Brooks, Troy Mattox, Joe Jordan, Jack Denham, Orville Mills and Jonathan Saxon. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and until one hour prior to service time. He will lie in state at the church from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Send online condolences to benefieldfuneralhome.com.

husband, John D. Towns. Mrs. Towns was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Alexander City. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Auburn University in 1961, Master of Education in 1967, Certifications in Reading and Gifted Education. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, and Delta Kappa Gamma Society the Alpha Pi Chapter. After graduation she taught in the Alexander City School system from 1961 to 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Susan T. (Alan) Sharp of Prescott, AZ; grandson, James Oliver (Tracy) Dean III of Montgomery; sister,

Emogene Rogers of Alexander City; and great-grandsons, John Dozier Dean and James Collier Dean. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Frances T. Dean. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 310 Green Street, Alexander City, AL, 35010 or to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

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The structures have been deemed beyond repair and in many cases unsafe. The list had some additional properties, but four property owners asked for and received building permits with hopes of doing work and bringing the structures up to code. The council also voted unanimously to approve: • A resolution to rename Alexander City Theatre ACT II. This had to be voted on again because the council handled the resolution improperly at their last meeting. • A resolution awarding the ACRIP 2017 Award Bid for paving to Gary Ingram Paving and Grading. The bid will cost the city $749,200.74 • A resolution to rework the language in the Fire Department Training Requirements

to keep up with state guidelines. • A proclamation marking April as Autism Awareness Month • A request by the Boys & Girls Clubs for $3,000 in funding and $6,000 for a sponsorship of the annual rodeo that is planned again this year by the group. • A request from Tallapoosa County (American Cancer Society) Relay for Life Committee to hold a road race • A request to hold the annual Autism Walk. • Approved a request to donate the Russell Eagle outside the former Russell Headquarters to Russell Medical. • Held a lengthy discussion about a community concert to be held at the Sportplex in May.

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had been attending Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Dawkins was a kind hearted man, that was strong, selfless, and caring and was passionate about his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of loving wife of 44 years, Shirley S. Dawkins of Ashland; his son, Duane Nappier (Wendy) of Ashland; four grandchildren: Colten Carr (fiancée Chassidie Parsons) of Lineville; Chelsea Young (Will) of Auburn; Taylor Nappier of Auburn and Case Nappier of Ashland and honorary grandchildren: JoJo Brannock and Matthew Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bemon J. Dawkins and Maelda Bailey Dawkins; two sisters: Alverine Fulbright and Maude Gray and two brothers: Bill Dawkins and

Council was interested. Brown said after the meetings that he didn’t see it as a conflict of interest. The board voted to reappoint Kelly Waldrop to the school board. Several council members commented on the quality of all four of the candidates, but in the end, it was a unanimous vote for Waldrop. Glenda Bland, Jeffrey Hines and Vantrice Heard all applied and were interviewed. “I would like to commend all the candidates,” said Councilwoman Buffy Colvin. “They were all very strong, qualified candidates and I would encourage them all to apply again. It’s great

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CACC student accepted to prestigious Chemistry REU program By JEREMY CARR and BRETT PRICHARD Central Alabama Community College

Chad Williams, a local CACC student has been accepted to the prestigious Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), also known as the Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Research Program. Williams’s acceptance is the second time in two years that CACC students have participated in the National Science Foundation-funded opportunity. “To be honest, I wasn’t 100 percent sure that I would be accepted,” Williams stated. “When I got the email from Ole Miss saying that I had been admitted into the program, I was really excited.” Using advanced computing technology, Williams will spend 10 weeks working along side Dr. Gregory Tschumper and fellow researchers at Ole Miss to study how chemicals behave at the molecular level. This type of research has proven valuable to the development of molecules such as

pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals we use on a daily basis, which are costly to develop at a bench top laboratory. “This opportunity is cool because they normally only accept upper-class students, but for me, as a community college student, to get accepted to this program seems pretty rare.” Although most REU programs are geared toward accepting upper-level chemistry majors, Williams’s background in chemistry and math, and his love of computer science made him a fantastic candidate for the position. “These programs are often targeted by students who want to grow their resumes for professional training such as graduate, medical, or pharmacy school,” said Jeremy Carr, a CACC chemistry instructor who mentored Williams through the application process. “I think Chad’s acceptance was a result of his ability to positively stand out from the applicant pool.” Williams hopes that his experience will help him devel-

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op his own personal endeavor — encoding messages on molecules. “I’m looking forward to learning things at a more advanced level,” Williams mentioned. “My career goal to contribute toward the emerging areas of cryptography and chemistry through a field called molecular communications. I’m fascinated to one day study how to transmit communications at the molecular level. I think my experiences at Ole Miss this summer will give me a strong background to begin exploring my interests.” “I’m hoping that this experience will allow Chad to explore chemistry in detail and think about how it can apply to emerging fields like molecular communication.” In addition to living at Ole Miss and contributing to cutting edge research projects, Williams will attend lectures on advanced topics in chemistry and computing and have the opportunity to participate in various social activities around the University. “When I was in graduate

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The hospital’s top participation came in 2011 when 376 people took part in Scale Back Alabama at Russell Medical. Scale Back is a joint project of the Alabama Hospital Association and the Alabama Department of Public Health and is underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. It has become a

model weight loss program for the nation and has received inquiries from other states. Approximately 17,000 Alabamians participated in the 8-week program that resulted in a total statewide weight loss of 57,761 pounds.

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Countdown to College event for Benjamin Russell’s students and parents. “We thought they did an outstanding job at their workshop and we felt the people in this community needed this information,” she said. According to Carr, six colleges are currently scheduled to attend Wednesday night’s event and both smaller and larger schools will be there. She believes that representatives from all six institutions will be seated at a table, while a representative from Potential will moderate the panel, directing questions at the representatives. Specific questions might be directed at one school in particular, while more general topics could be open to any and all of the representatives. Following the panel, Carr believes that each college will have a table set

up in the gym, where students and their parents will be able to get more detailed information from the colleges they are most interested in. “It’s nice to hear from the smaller schools and what they’re looking for versus the larger schools,” Carr said. Due to the fact that the school has gotten the word to parents in a variety of ways, including Facebook, Twitter, and an e-mail to the parents, Carr hopes that the entire gym will be filled with students and parents ready and willing to learn as much as they can about getting ready for the college experience. The event will begin promptly at 6 p.m. in the Benjamin Russell Gymnasium on Wednesday evening and is scheduled to last approximately an hour and a half. All Benjamin Russell students and their parents are invited to attend.

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school at The University of Alabama, I had the opportunity to mentor undergraduate chemistry researchers,” recalls Carr. “The department had clearly defined requirements for what undergraduates had to complete during summer months, along with a whole bunch of other activities—rafting, cookouts, seminar speakers. Most of

students ran with their projects and exceeded expectations… often motivated to keep pace with the graduate students. I suspect that Chad will fall in love with his research project and make some fantastic contributions to the field of chemistry. CACC will be well represented at Ole Miss this summer.”

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Soles4Souls has partnerships with several shoe companies like Timberland. When they’re not being used any more, these companies will donate their salesman samples.” Since the donated salesman samples donated come in as singles, the students will also spend part of their time at the facility helping to find matches for the donated singles. “The main goal is that we want the students to understand how the shoes collected benefit those in poorer countries and see how the Soles4Souls model works,” Knight said. “They are

more than just giving shoes to people in places like Haiti and El Salvador.” In addition to providing shoes to the needy of these locations, they also help the locals set up a small business, doing things like repairing shoes. Even though there was not an exact count on the number of shoes donated during the recent drive, Knight expressed his feelings about the results. “We’re very pleased with how it turned out. It turned out to be a pretty good project,” he said.

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t would be hard pressed to imagine more perfect weather for an Easter weekend than what was enjoyed in Tallapoosa County. Warm temperatures, clear skies for the most part and plenty of activities to enjoy. The picture-perfect conditions had many visitors as well as area residents flocking to the waters of Lake Martin to enjoy the opportunities that the area’s top natural resource offers. But just as the traffic on the lake picked up, there was also an increased presence from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Unit and conservation officers. So we felt now was a great time to remind you that there are some simple rules on the water that people need to remember before they hit the lake. Make sure your watercraft has been checked out and is operating properly. That means checking to be sure the required lights are working, the registration is current and that there are no issues that could leave you stranded on the water. Make sure there is a life jacket for everyone on board, that the boat has a fire extinguisher and that you have a throwable floatation device just in case you have someone in distress in the water. Those who pilot a boat must have a boaters license and that is something that is check regularly on the water. Be aware of other boats on the water and watch your speed. Slow down and keep a safe speed where you will have time to react if it becomes necessary. For those of you who are fishing, make sure you have a valid license. The cycle in Alabama has licenses expiring at the end of each August, so check yours to make sure the one you are carrying is still valid. Failure to have a valid license can be costly in you are caught fishing without one. Also, be aware of all the rules regarding limits and size restrictions on fish. Crappie are biting right now, but there is a 10-inch minimum for keepers and the fine for keeping smaller ones runs per fish and that adds up in a hurry. We want everyone to enjoy the lake, but follow the rules as you do.

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Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn in to office on April 10, 2017 and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be Mark Tuggle reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected Tom Whatley to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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grew up around water. When I was a kid, there was a little creek running through our back yard. I spent countless hours back there catching crawdads, salamanders, and minnows. I only had to watch out for two things: snakes and glass. While I was never bitten by a snake, I did gash my big toe open once thanks to an idiot who decided to break a bottle. Who knows? Maybe I was that idiot. I hope not. If it was me, I learned a lesson with respect to our waterways. In recent weeks, I’ve been down to the Tallapoosa River here in East Alabama quite a few times. I’ve enjoyed its beauty and tranquility. It’s rather wide in some places, but there are also places where one can literally walk all the way across the river, and it’s just a mile or two from where my mom and dad grew up. They spent a lot of time on that river, and I plan on doing the same in the very near future. My dad and some of his friends once caught a 76-pound yellow catfish. I once caught a 2-pound catfish not too far away at my Uncle Curwood’s catfish pond, so I can kind of relate,

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give or take 74 pounds or so. According to legend, one of my grandads used to skinny-dip down there. First of all, I can’t imagine my grandad swimming, period, and secondly, I sure as heck don’t want to imagine him swimming naked. Another distant cousin told me of his childhood river memories with his grandpa. He described to me how his pawpaw would slip off his shoe and fill it with water… and they’d drink out of it, which got him to giggling, but I could tell it was a special memory. I’m just thankful I never had to drink from either of my grandad’s shoes and am even more grateful for never having swam with them naked. I can’t wait to fish in the river, though. I fished it a few times when I was knee high to a grasshopper. We’d use just about anything we could find for bait, including grasshoppers, crickets, and,

of course, worms. Maybe I’ll catch my own 76-pound yellow cat one day. Even if I never catch a thing, there’s just something special about being down by the river, or better yet, on the river. One day, I hope to have a canoe or two, so I can make frequent trips down the river with family and friends. With the changes within each season, the water level, the wildlife, and nature in general, I simply can’t imagine it ever looking the same from one trip to the next. Every bend will bring excitement. The best things in life are free. Rivers are yet another example of God’s beautiful creations. I look forward to making memories with my loved ones on the Tallapoosa. If you ever want to hang out with us down by the river, you’re more than welcome, and I promise to have bottled water. I may even wear a swimsuit. 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.

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pril is the most miserable month of the year — because that’s when I must make a massive “contribution” to the federal government. It consoles me, however, to learn what some of our greatest minds have to say about taxes. I found their quotations in Inc. Magazine: “We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” — Winston Churchill “They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” — Al Capone “I don’t know if I can live on my income or not — the government won’t let me try it.” — Bob Thaves Hey, Winston, progressives will never understand your point. Al, thanks to taxes, legitimate work, like crime, also doesn’t pay. And Bob, you couldn’t have described our silent business partner, the government, any better. Here are some more gems: “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” — Albert Einstein “Today, it takes more brains and effort to make out the income-tax form than it does to make the income.” — Alfred E. Neuman “A fine is a tax for doing something wrong. A tax is a fine for doing something right.” — Anonymous If Einstein failed to understand tax complexity, none of us stand a chance. Alfred E., I rely on a supersmart CPA to help me comply with onerous tax require-

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ments. And Anonymous nails the bizarre sense of punishment I experience every April for the petty crime of working hard. Speaking of tax pain, here’s more genius: “You don’t pay taxes. They take taxes.” — Chris Rock “Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.” — Calvin Coolidge “It’s income tax time again, Americans: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” — Dave Barry Chris, the government’s understanding of “contribution” is similar to its understanding of “investment;” in both cases, we pay. Silent “small government” Cal is my kind of president. And Dave, which brand of pencil do you recommend? I still worry about the popularity of Bernie Sanders’ socialist policies among the young. I hope they come to their senses and heed this advice: “America is a land of taxation that was founded to avoid taxation.” — Laurence J. Peter “What the government gives it must first take away.” — John S. Coleman “There’s nothing wrong with the younger generation that becoming taxpayers won’t

cure.” — Dan Bennett The IRS — which, apparently, does have a sense of humor — posted a series of tax quotations on its website. Some of them are grand: A tax loophole “is something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.” — Russell B. Long “I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is — I could be just as proud for half the money.” — Arthur Godfrey “Taxation with representation ain’t so hot, either.” — Gerald Barzan Russ, we’re overdue for real tax reform, and hopefully, Republicans can pull it off. Arthur, I could be just as proud for a quarter of the money. And Gerry, you’re spot on. Here are some more interesting quotes from the IRS site: “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown “Income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf.” — Will Rogers “Where there is an income tax, the just man will pay more and the unjust less on the same amount of income.” — Plato Well, then. I guess tax woes have been around for a while. Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970’s Childhood” and “Wicked Is the Whiskey,” is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc.

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ARTS ASSOCIATION: There will be a meeting of the Artists Association of Central Alabama April from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a demonstration and practice on weaving an old watercolor into another and general painting.

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SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The Oak’s in Lafayette is hosting a sporting clay shoot, turkey shoot, live auction, gun raffle, long shot booth, guess the load contest and concessions April 22 with registration at 7:30 a.m. The proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham under the Log a Load for Kids program. NJROTC FUNDRAISER: The Benjamin Russell Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) will be washing cars at Advanced Auto Part’s parking lot (west side of HWY 280) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The BRHS NJROTC cadets will be accepting donations for their car-washing services in order to raise funding to send selected cadets to NJROTC Basic Leadership Training summer camp located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi in June. Please support your BRHS NJROTC Unit by swinging through and getting your car washed for this worthy cause. Look for the cadets waiving flags and guiding you into the parking lot! Visit the unit website photo gallery at brhsnavyjrotc. weebly.com to see photos of the cadets in action. AUTISM Walk: Join us in supporting Autism awareness and having fun doing it. The Alexander City Autism Walk will be April 22 at Alexander City Middle School (359 State St., Alexander City, Al 35010). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. A $30 donation covers registration with a T-shirt included and proceeds going to raise money for Autism research. The walk begins at 9 a.m. and is free for all. There will be a bouncy house, games, snow cones, train rides and a few special guests. ANNIVERSARY: The Faithful Few will have an anniversary at New Cannan Baptist Church on Highway 50 in Camp Hill April 22 at 5:30 p.m. PRAISE SERVICE: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting an evening of praise honoring musicians and choirs of Hatchett Springs Saturday, April 22 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker is Minister Darnell Thomas of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Moody. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have a Family Game Night with bingo Saturday, April

22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. SCHOOL REUNION: The New Site School Reunion will be Saturday, April 22 at the Horseshoe Bend School. It starts at 10 a.m. with a covered dish lunch at noon. All former students and teachers are invited. It is hosted by the Class of 1967.

April 23

CHURCH SINGING: Cavalry Heights in Alexander City is hosting the Kempters April 23 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 4th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C.Kelley Jr. Aunday April 23 at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Terry L. Magby of New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church of Lafayette. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Joymasters will perform at 10 a.m. to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Dinner will follow and Tony Harris is the pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Word Bible Church at 161 Main Street is celebrating its 15th anniversary Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Eddie Marbury of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Dadeville. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and Min. Brenda Davis.

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COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256369-3003.

April 26-30

FAIR: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a fair at the Sportplex April 26-30.

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LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” April 27-29,May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wtumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.

April 29

5K RUN: The 5K Spring Sprint benefitting the Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Scholarship Program and Community Service activities will be April 29 at 7:45 a.m at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park with registration at 7:15 a.m. The registration deadline is April 14 and registration fee is $25. For more information contact CACC at 256-215-4415 or email hhamby@ cacc.edu. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: The 50th anniversary for Pastor Ida Ruth Meadows will be Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The speaker will be Apostle Alton Burris from Fitzgerald, Georgia. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule Day Saturday, April 29 starting at 6:30

a.m. A sausage biscuit breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Events and activities include plowing demonstrations, buggy rides, trail rides, antique car and truck show, The Train Man Mr. Robert Pearson, vendors, the history room, concessions, camper sites, and more. Vendor booths are available for $20 each. For more information call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8886 or Bobby Ezekiel at 256-626-2556 or visit www. weogufkacenter.org or the Facebook page Wegufka Center.

May 6

CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team will have a car wash at Arby’s on Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds will help get our team to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and provide VBS and community outreach to the residents of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Edward Lee and Diane Carraker May 6 at 6 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.

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USHER PROGRAM: The Early Rose District Usher’s Special Effort Program will be May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Rev. Develkio A. Wilson is the guest speaker. All churches are invited.

May 13

BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions.

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ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m.

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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334233-9852.

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Conservation is the act of carefully protecting the planet from being polluted. A few popular terms for practicing conservation are “being green” or “Eco-friendly.” People all over the Globe must recognize the importance of the Earth, its resources, and the need to practice recycling and conservation. We must responsibly use the resources on the Earth to keep from destroying them or depleting them to extinction. It is important to make sure that we have clean drinking water, pure land to grow healthy crops, and clean air to breathe. Conservation is also about protecting the Earth’s animals and their ecosystems. All living things on Earth are important; together we make the ecosystem of the planet work. For example, humans and many animals require oxygen to breathe in order to live, and plants require carbon dioxide to live. Humans create carbon dioxide, and plants create oxygen. In turn, we help create what each other needs in order to live. Conservation of this ecosystem is vital to maintain a habitable environment so that the Earth will be a clean place to live for millions of years. Recycling is a way to be green. Reusing products produces less waste. Choosing products that have less packing materials is another way to reduce waste. Water conservation can be practiced by being sure water isn’t running unnecessarily. Conserving energy can be done by unplugging appliances, using HQHUJ\ HႈFLHQW FRPSDFW ÀXRUHVFHQW OLJKW EXOEV RU E\ VLPSO\ WXUQLQJ Rႇ DQ\WKLQJ WKDW is not in use. Preserving fossil fuels can be done by driving hybrid cars or carpooling at least once a week. A carbon footprint is a term used to describe how much damage one person does to the Earth in their lifetime. Learn what your carbon footprint is and how to improve it. This includes how much water you use (or waste), how much solid trash you throw away, how much air pollution your car creates, and whether or not you choose to recycle to reduce your footprint. Be kind to the Earth and all those who share it with you!

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Klassic Kruisers Car Show The 16th Annual Klassic Kruisers car show, swap meet and car corral was held Saturday in New Site with nearly 200 cars on display. Above left, Pratville’s Greg Boxler wipes dust off his 1966 Mustang fastback. Below, New Site’s Aaron Perry, who helps organize the Klassic Kruisers car show each year, directs a Buick Grand National into a parking spot for display at Saturday’s show. Bottom, this Ford 1999 Ford F-150 owned by Larry Moon comes complete with a billiards table in the back.

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Predictions ahead of Alabama’s spring scrimmage

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uick! I don’t have much time…. Not even a moment for a decent lead-in from the title to the meat of the article regarding my predictions for what you’ll see this Saturday at Alabama’s spring game. You must read this column as expeditiously as possible! Or…. Don’t. Either way is cool. There still is no good segue from headline to body. 1. A quarterback will “wow” you, but NOT Jalen Hurts…. The reigning SEC Player of the Year has not regressed. He has actually gotten better (according to practice reports). However, Hurts will be judged against the standard he set last year AND the improved QB play we saw in other SEC spring games like those of Texas A&M, Auburn, Florida and South Carolina. Hurts will also be compared to true freshman Tua Tagovailoa who has been incredibly accurate this spring. My bet is Tua T. (nickname trademark pending) has some beautiful throws and maybe even better stats than Hurts; especially since Hurts’ main weapons- his legs- cannot be as effective in a spring game which blows scramble plays dead quickly. 2. Huge comeback day for a forgotten wide receiver…. A few years ago, Robert Foster was the No. 1-rated pass catcher in the country. Since signing with Alabama, though, he has faced injuries and stiff competition at his position. Now with all eyes on superstar junior Calvin Ridley and freshman phenom Jerry Jeudy, I can easily see Foster having a huge A-Day game…. And maybe a huge 2017 as well. 3. Najee makes his case for a lot of carries… Najee Harris was the top high school running back in the country by most services last year even though he played with a bum knee for the majority of the season. A few key running backs with seniority over Harris either won’t play or will get only limited minutes in this scrimmage. That means Harris has a lot of touches and he will probably do a few things to get the crowd stirring. 4. Kickers still leave everyone worried… Alabama spits out inconsistency at the kicker position like Hollywood spits out “Fast and the Furious” movies. (Hey people… Please quit going to these! It only encourages them to make more! ...Of course, as I type this, the movie is set to break an opening weekend record which is certainly part of some apocalyptic prophecy.) This scrimmage will be no different than the last few A-Day games: A kicker will make a long one to get fans’ hopes up, then promptly shank an extra point so badly that Nick Saban decides to give him a one-way ticket on a crowded United Airlines flight. 5. More emphasis on passing to the tight end…. I am not sure who that tight end will be, though. Miller Forristall? Hale Hentges? Irv Smith? Major Tennison? They are all candidates and were all pretty highly rated in high school. I am not sure which one will be best, but I feel confident ONE of these guys has a huge day with Bama’s new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calling the shots. So there you have it; check back next week to see how wrong I was. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and president of the Lake Martin BAMA Club.

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Benjamin Russell’s Brett Pitts, center celebrates with Landon Cotney, left, and Darius Jackson after a play by Pitts at shortstop. Below, BRHS’s Timmy Lawson shares a laugh with Dadeville’s Landon Wilson after stealing second without a throw.

Benjamin Russell tunes up with 11 run win over Tigers By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

On Senior Night, Dadeville’s baseball team knew it was going to have an uphill battle against playoff-bound Benjamin Russell. And the Wildcats didn’t disappoint. After jumping out to a 4-0 lead after the top of the first inning, Benjamin Russell took advantage of a few Tiger miscues and a handful of walks to earn an 11-0 victory in just five innings. “It’s always good (to start well); it takes a little pressure off everything,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said. “We were going to throw several people today, too, and I think we finished with four.” Benjamin Russell’s pitching arsenal put together a onehit effort, as Jeff Rice notched Dadeville’s only hit of the day. Darius Jackson started the game, throwing two innings, and he was followed by Cody Hanners, Dylan Adamson and Austin Elliott. For Elliott, who also had two singles and two

RBIs at the plate, it was his first appearance on the mound after going through Tommy John surgery in December. “I’d been lying if I was I wasn’t jumping out of my skin I was so excited,” Elliott said. “The plan was for me to be back in the playoffs, but things turned out that I finished (rehab) a little bit early. It was a good tuneup game, so I figured why not throw today to prepare me for the playoffs? I was glad to have an inning under my belt. That inning felt great, honestly; it was a little messy, but it was great to be back out there.” Brooks said, “Darius has been really struggling for us, too. He’s one of our better guys, but he was injured in football and hasn’t been the same guy. We were glad to see him give us that performance today.” While Benjamin Russell’s pitchers dazzled, the Tigers simply couldn’t match that performance. Four Dadeville pitchers combined for nine walks and three hit batters. The defense also looked sluggish behind them, committing a total of

three errors, compared to just one for the Wildcats. “They’re a playoff team every year, and we struggled a little bit in all three phases at some point in the game, and that cost us,” Dadeville coach Kyle Caldwell said. “We got people on base, but we weren’t able to take advantage, then we walked a couple and they got some timely hits. So on and so on, but this is a great senior class. Next year’s seniors will be hard to follow, so hopefully they set a good stepping stone for the younger kids.”

Prior to the game, Dadeville honored seniors Brady Claybrook, Will Claybrook, Brian Eaton, Tyler Muniz, Landon Tidwell, Michael Welcher, Landon Wilson and Carson McClendon. The Wildcats finished 13-15. “We had some ups and downs,” Caldwell said. “They realized what it took to be successful every day, and toward the end, they were catching on. The goal next year is, let’s find it early and work as hard as we did the whole time; that way, we can have that same success rate.”

BRHS wins, Dadeville splits, Reeltown softball rolls STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Benjamin Russell tuned up for the playoffs Saturday, taking a 9-6 win over Homewood in a game that was back and forth until the Wildcats took the lead for good in the third inning. The game was tied at three with the Wildcats batting in the top of the third when Homewood pitcher Jeffery Hindman induced Wildcats shortstop Timmy Lawson to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored. Both offenses were strong at the plate as Benjamin Russell collected six hits and Homewood had nine. Benjamin Russell took a lead in the first inning when Tanner Barnett drove in a run with a single. Homewood knotted the game up at three in the bottom of the second inning. With two outs in the second inning, Michael McClung drove in two runs when he doubled. Benjamin Russell took the lead for good with one run in the third inning. The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth inning. Homewood scored three runs in the seventh inning. The big inning for Homewood came thanks to a single by Daniel Sims and a walk. Nic McGhee earned the win for Benjamin Russell. He pitched two shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out one with no walks. Hindman took the loss for Homewood. He went two and two-thirds

innings, surrendering four runs, four hits, and striking out three. Lawson started the game for Benjamin Russell. He went two innings, allowing three runs, five hits, and striking out one. Wilson Hays and Lawson each collected multiple hits for the Wildcats. Lawson, Brett Pitts, and Austin Elliott all drove in two runs to lead Benjamin Russell, which didn’t commit a single error in the field. Connor Brooks had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

Dadeville splits double-header with Beauregard Saturday It was a mixed bag for the Dadeville Tigers Saturday against Beauregard, as they took an 8-4 win in the opener, before falling 14-1 in the nightcap. In the opener the Tigers jumped out to an early lead as they scored on a double by Landon Tidwell in the first inning, a single by Landon Wilson in the second, and a stolen base in the second inning. Dadeville scored four runs in the third inning. The big inning was thanks to a double by Wilson. Justin Meadows earned the win for Dadeville. He tossed seven innings, giving up four runs, seven hits, and striking out six. The Tigers collected nine hits. Wilson, Tal Bullard, and Tidwell each collected multiple hits. Tidwell, Bullard, and Wilson all had two hits to lead Dadeville. In the nightcap, Dadeville fell behind early and couldn’t dig out of the hole.

Seth Broome took the loss for Dadeville Tigers Varsity. He tossed one and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs, three hits, and striking out one. Brennon Wright went 1-for-2 at the plate and drove in the team’s only run.

Lady Rebels take two softball wins Saturday Reeltown moved to 18-6 with a pair of wins Saturday as the Rebels prepare for their big Tuesday matchup with Horseshoe Bend on Tuesday. The Lady Rebels beat Brewbaker Tech 7-1 and Elmore County 3-1. Reeltown jumped out to an early four-run lead over Brewbaker in the first on a double by Makenzie Baker, a single by Katyln Jaye, and a groundout by Kaitlin Baker in the first inning. The Lady Rebels had nine hits in the game. Katlyn Jaye and Kelsey Jaye each collected multiple hits for Reeltown. Baker led Reeltown with two runs batted in. She went 1-for-2 on the day. Against Elmore County, Reeltown got on the board in the top of the fourth when there was an error, scoring one run. Elmore added a run in the bottom of the fourth, but Reeltown followed that up with two runs in the fifth to put the game away. The pitching was strong for Reeltown as Ayriana Stoneback struck out seven in taking the win. Shortstop Kayli Hornsby went 2-for-3 at the plate as she led the team with one run batted in.

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his month, we’re all about getting out to have a great time as the weather hints of summer, and the days continue to lengthen in our little corner of heaven here in Tallapoosa County. Kick things off next weekend on the lawn at Standard Deluxe in Waverly. Drivin N Cryin will headline this year’s Old 280 Boogie, which is always a terrific day with friends, family, great music, good food and lots of fun. This will be the 17th annual Boogie event and also will feature local favorites, the Pine Hill Haints, as well as the South’s own Southern Culture on the Skids and a new sound from New York’s Revel in Dimes. Read the article on page 22 to learn what else is planned for this year’s Boogie. As you meander through the county, stop at the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitors’ Center in Daviston, where the exhibits are getting an upgrade to reflect recent research and to integrate modern technology. The remodel will make the space more user friendly and hands on, and Phase I should be complete before the end of the summer. See what Phase I includes, and get an introduction into Phase II of the project on page 20. Then slip on by Fermenter’s Market on the Green in Alexander City. This new craft beer bar across the street from Strand Park is the newest addition to a downtown area that is quickly becoming the place to be this summer. Turn to page 10 for a tour of this new hangout for the thirsty and fun loving. While you’re there, stroll across the park to the Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center on Tallapoosa Street and look over the renderings for an upcoming building renovation. The local community theatre unveiled preliminary drawings for proposed renovation of the former Bama Theater at an open house early this month, to much interest and excitement in Alexander City. You’ll find the drawings and a discussion of the project on page 30. With all the increased traffic these changes are expected to bring to the area, it’s a good thing that roadwork has started on Lee and Washington streets, but even there, a light and friendly attitude prevails. On page 26, meet Gary Ingram Grading & Paving Safety Director Jeff Harte, who last month inaugurated the company’s use of electronic signage with a cheerful greeting. Harte left a lot of drivers smiling when the road rebuild began, and he hopes they are still smiling when the project results in smooth conditions down the road. We’ll be out there along with you, taking pictures and telling stories in Lake Martin Living magazine.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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20. HORSESHOE BEND PARK RENOVATION New exhibits at the Visitors’ Center will reflect recent research and use interactive technology

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22. 17TH ANNUAL OLD 280 BOOGIE Drivin N Cryin will headline the concert on the Standard Deluxe lawn in Waverly 26. HELLO ALEX CITY! Ingram Paving safety director takes a novel approach to public notice for Lee Street roadwork 30. COMING SOON! ACT II unveils a classic concept for Alexander City’s new fine arts center

Visit the MainStreet Strawberry Market in Alexander City on April 22, and find more events in the calendar listings on pages 44-46.

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Lindsey Cleveland tends the bar at Alexander City's Fermenter's Market on the Green. This new hangout across from Strand Park offers a 64-ounce growler jug to take some craft beer home or sit and stay a while at the new "place to be" in Alexander City. Photo by Kenneth Boone

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Graveman opens season with a win for the A’s

Kendall Graveman

Oakland A’s starting pitcher Kendall Graveman made his hometown proud in the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball play on April 3. The Benjamin Russell High School graduate gave up two runs on six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in six innings, a very strong start to the season. “He’s kind of on a mission to be one of those guys who pitches at the top of the rotation for many years to come,” said A’s skipper Bob Melvin. A standout at Mississippi State where he helped lead the Bulldogs to the College World Series, Graveman was drafted in the eighth round (235th overall) by the Blue Jays in 2013. He spent the remainder of the year with

the Single-A Blue Jays affiliate in Lansing, Michigan. There he went 1-3 with a 4.31 ERA in 10 starts with the Lugnuts. In 2014 Graveman was named a Baseball America Minor League Baseball First Team All-Star. He was acquired by the A’s from Toronto in the Josh Donaldson trade in November 2014. Graveman, now 26, was the A’s top starter last season when Gray was out with an elbow strain. Graveman finished 10-11 with 4.11 ERA but had stretches in which he was superb, going 9-2 with a 3.33 ERA from May 30 to Aug. 24. ~ Mitch Sneed

Sokol named County’s Woman of the Year

Learning the Ropes

Alexander City Fire Department Captain Jeff Brewer last month taught a rope rescue course through the Alabama Fire College on Patriot’s Point at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Alabama Highway 63 in Alexander City. ~ Cliff Williams

Alexander City’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the women of Tallapoosa and Coosa counties at its Lead Forward luncheon March 10. Following the keynote address, the 2017 Tallapoosa County Woman of the Year was awarded to Barbara Sokol of Alexander City. “It was quite a surprise,” Sokol said. “I was quite overwhelmed. I love Alexander City and the area. It’s not where I grew up, but this is home for me, and it’s the people in the community who make it home for me.” Sokol has taught several generations of young and old how to swim through her work at the Russell Pool in Alexander City. “I just need to thank the Chamber of Commerce and the Lead Conference and the community for the support they give me,” Sokol said. ~Alethia Russell

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Fermenter's

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Market Craft Beer on Tap in Alexander City STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

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ermenter’s Market on the Green opened its doors at 4 p.m. March 2, without advertising or making it well known, with one motto in mind: All who are thirsty are welcome. More than 100 people came through the doors that first night, and business has been booming ever since. Alexander City had been looking for a go-to innovative bar as the downtown entertainment district grew, and Dee Walker of Fermenter’s Market had been searching for a place to expand his Sylacauga business. The result is a symbiotic relationship. “Alex City has been so hospitable and nothing but gracious. I cannot say enough about the people and how they’ve welcomed Fermenter’s Market. It’s very gratifying,” said Walker, who opened Fermenter’s Market at the Rex in Sylacauga nearly three years ago. After researching many different areas to open a new location, Walker found the perfect niche for the craft beer industry on Alabama Street at Strand Park. With the innovation of craft brews still fairly new, it meant potential positive economic room for the future, and Fermenter’s fills a much-needed void in the area. “Alex City has a lot to offer. The city is aggressively marketing the downtown area and is open to bringing in new places and new ideas,” said Walker. Taylor Henderson, one of Fermenter’s employees

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Handmade Renovations

Previous pages: Fermenter's Market on the Green owner Dee Walker and his team built the 35-foot long bar of 100-year-old heart pine; Above: The new Alexander City hangout offers 36 brews on tap, including craft varieties from all around the country.

and a recent Auburn graduate, said the town really needed a place like this because there had been a lack of opportunity for younger crowds – a growing age group in Alexander City – to hang out. Fermenter’s Market was a combined effort from a lot of hard-working hands, and Walker credits its success to a variety of people. Richard Wagoner of MainStreet Alexander City and Jacob Meacham, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Business Development are just two examples of individuals who helped make the process possible and the transition into town easier. Along with his son, Sam Walker, and Henderson, Walker’s team did many of the interior renovations, demolishing the former home of Alabama Street Maker’s Market (which moved to Main Street) to a shell and completely rebuilding it from the ground up. “We had a very loose idea when we started. There was a plan, but it changed. It became an ambiguous plan,” said Walker. “The bar was not initially designed to be as large as it is now. It just kind of got away

Walker credits Chris and Audra McClure of J.R.s from us and we thought, ‘Let’s just go big!’ We’ve Sports Bar & Grill for being invaluable during the gone way out of our comfort zone building this.” opening transition. They have helped out wherever The result is a 35-foot-long bar made out of possible and have become a main hub for food 100-year-old heart pine from Avondale Mills delivery to the bar. in Sylacauga, coated in two-part epoxy, with an “We encourage people to order delivery or take oversized iron door at the entrance and oversized out from other restaurants or even bring in their own tables. The whole renovation process took about food. We will clean up after you, pick up after you, 90 days, which also included taking down the glass but we will not cook for you,” said Walker. facade out front and setting the door back 15 feet to Fermenter’s Market has already hosted birthday create a covered porch where patrons can socialize, parties and various celebrations and is open to mix with an event at the park and watch a game on a events and community flat screen television. gatherings. There The beer coolers On-Premise or Take-Home Refreshment also are five well inside were hand built, Fermenter's Market is the only place in town that offers 64-ounce, heat-sealed growlers for take-home refreshment. placed flat screen TVs as well, and the wood visible from all seats, skins on the border including the porch, come from Avondale; for sports fans. however, installing the “We just hope for five display coolers for a large turnout every bottled beer was quite time we open the door. a feat, as Walker and More than anything Henderson struggled we want people to to add the cooler know they can just doors. The handle on come here to enjoy the walk-in cooler themselves. It’s a had to be moved to comfortable, inviting the top of the door environment where for everything to fit, people can relax and which is just one of enjoy the company of the many adjustments family and friends,” made throughout the said Walker. build-out process. Walker said he “I had to learn to wants to be sure paint and stain and everyone has a good plumb. It’s so cool time but is also safe to see something about it. you did, and it “Anytime, in this actually worked,” business, you have said Henderson, an to be very cognizant Alexander City native. and aware of when Fermenter’s is the people are having fun, and they’re having too much first establishment of its kind in Alexander City fun. We’re going to make sure you’re taken care,” said and offers patrons both draft beer and on- and offWalker. premise alcohol sales. This means customers can Right now, Fermenter’s is open Monday through enjoy beer, wine and liquor at the bar or take it home, Saturday from 4 p.m. until midnight at the latest. including bottles, growlers and mix-and-match six Earlier in the week, the bar may close earlier, but packs. Being located in the entertainment district as long as people are there, it will stay open as late means a customer also can grab a drink and take it as legally allowed. Walker said he hopes to begin outside in a disposable cup to downtown events. opening at noon on Fridays and Saturdays and Currently, Walker offers 36 craft beers on tap and changes them out regularly. They run the gamut from is planning to add Sundays in the near future to accommodate people just getting into town for the more familiar local Alabama breweries to obscure lake area or coming into town to spend the day. international brands and everything in between. “The goal is for the place to be successful, but it’s There is something for every different palette to more than that. If everyone that comes here enjoys enjoy. Once fully stocked, the location will have themselves and has a good time and tells five or 10 available more than 200 different brands of bottled other people about it, then mission accomplished,” beer, 120 different bottles of wine and numerous said Walker. “We’re here. We’re open.” distilled spirits. But the one thing they will not carry is food.

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edu/extnesion/ghic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1185 to see he second week in March, my wife and I visited our some of the many Lenten Rose varieties. son at his home in Nellysford, Virginia. We were on a This plant multiplies by division in a bulb form. mission to assist him in selling his house, These plants are also great for naturalizing packing things and placing them in storage. It wooded areas, as well as slopes and hillsides. The wound up being an adventure; our youngest Lenten Rose flower will begin blooming in late daughter took charge of the What, Where and Do winter to early spring, lighting the garden with It Now! colors that range from white and pink to red and Part of my wife’s chore was to see that the purple. These flowers will appear at or below the gardeners made the yard and gardens look plant’s leaves. After flowering has ceased, you can beautiful. simply enjoy the attractive dark green foliage. The winter leaves and undergrowth made During the first season after planting Lenten it appear that no plants existed in the front of roses, they should be watered once or twice the house. We walked in the front gardens, each week. From the second season on, they can which appeared to be rocks and moss. With be watered much less often. These are highly a few strokes of the rake and leaf removal, we drought-tolerant plants after they become uncovered one of the most beautiful winter rose established. If the weather is particularly dry, gardens we have ever seen: Dozens upon dozens they will look better with a good, deep watering of Lenten Rose groupings with hundreds of once every week or two. blooms. Add mulch around the base of your The Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus), Fred Muenzmay roses. Spread a 2- to 3-inch depth which is also commonly called of bark mulch on the soil around Winter Rose or hybrid hellebores, the Lenten Rose to help retain is a perennial plant that is hardy moisture. Sprinkle slow-release 10in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10-10 fertilizer around the plants 9, which means that it can stand when new buds form in mid-winter. minimum temperatures that range Provide a light fertilizer if soil from -30 degrees F to 20 degrees F is of poor quality. Lenten roses (-34.4 to -6.7 degrees C). do not need large amounts of They grow to a height of 1 to 2 fertilizers and will do fine with feet and begin blooming in midplain rainfall if required. A 6- or winter, producing colored flowers 9-month slow-release fertilizer in a wide range. While they do not should give the Lenten Rose all require the level of care that regular the nutrients it needs. If the plant roses (Rosa spp.) need, a little bit is struggling, mix rose fertilizer of effort will be greatly rewarded at half strength and feed once a during dreary winter months when season. Rose specific fertilizers not much else is happening in the are available at most garden supply garden. In zone 7-8 (our zone) this stores. plant can bring much beauty to a During the summer months, garden at a time of year when very trim back any diseased or dying few plants bloom from January to leaves by cutting the stem as March in Alabama weather. close to the ground as you can. The Lenten (or Lenton) Rose From Bulb To Bloom You can also remove small plants is not a rose like the thorn-laden Above: The bulb of the Lenten Rose resembles that have formed under the base multiple-petaled flowers that bring a scallion onion bulb; Facing page: The Lenten of the plant. These small plants beauty in the late spring through Rose blooms in late winter to early spring in colors that range from white to pink, red and are new healthy Lenten roses fall. This rose is the “Winter Rose,” shades of purple. and can either be composted or also called the “Christmas Rose.” transplanted further away from Visit the website at www.clemo*n.

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ACT II unveils concept for new Fine Arts Center

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI DRAWINGS COURTESY OF GRIMES ARCHITECTS

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t an open house early this month, members of the Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) board of directors wowed townspeople with the unveiling of renderings for a proposed renovation of the old Bama Theatre downtown. Close to 100 people attended the event after the Alexander City City Council got a preview of the drawings and unanimously approved a name change request at a regular council meeting held April 3. Now known as the Alexander City

Time to Play

Previous pages: The front elevation of the proposed Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center; Above: The ground floor includes a large stage and an elevator to the second-floor Bama Mezzanine; Below: The open house highlighted the need for volunteers.

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Theatre II Fine Arts Center, the building will be home to a wide assortment of fine arts exhibits, events and activities, starting next month when the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation holds its annual student art show there. “The name change really is more in tune with the direction we want for the theatre. It’s not only for performing arts but also for all disciplines of fine arts to use as display space and a venue for performances and events,” explained ACT II President Betsy Iler. For more than six months, ACT II’s building renovation committee has worked with Tuscaloosa-based architect, Butch Grimes, to develop a rendering that reflects the fine arts concept that ACT II wants to bring downtown. Grimes prepared renderings for the proposed building, including a front elevation,

ground level and mezzanine floor designs and a bird’s eye or 3D view of the proposed interior. “The committee looked online and toured other theatres across Alabama to gather information on what we needed to include and how we could meet the needs of this community in our renovation plans,” said Iler. “Most theatres go with an art deco exterior, but we wanted the building to be more of a reflection of the fine arts as a whole, which is important to us and our mission. “An added bonus is that our architect has worked with several other community theatre organizations around the state to renovate old movie theaters for exactly this purpose, so he has been able to provide us with additional guidance, as well.” The exterior of the building, which

faces Strand Park, would include a large half moon window in its center, with the second level hosting a glass door onto a balcony built into the marquee. The hope is to include projectors that would display on the right and left panels of the building front, casting images as a way to promote upcoming events, give credit to sponsors and perhaps live feed events happening inside the building or in other locations downtown, said Iler. “We are fortunate that the building once housed a movie theater, so the sloping concrete floors, now covered by oak, could be partially exposed to reinstall seats that will give everyone an excellent view of the stage. Part of that oak flooring would remain to extend the stage about one-third of the way into the building, creating a stage large enough to accommodate productions with a large cast,” said Iler. “Can you just imagine 40 people in costume on stage for the “Ascot Gavotte” in My Fair Lady?” Backstage would include dressing rooms and restrooms, along with a docking area to unload scenery and furnishings for productions and work areas for the construction of sets. The front lobby would include restrooms, a box office and an administrative office, as well as both an elevator and a grand staircase leading up to the mezzanine level. The interior auditorium would seat slightly fewer than 300 people, including an upper mezzanine section of box seating. “We wanted to incorporate the Bama name to pay tribute to the history of the building and the downtown area, so we have designated the second floor as the ‘Bama Mezzanine,’” said Iler. ACT II hopes to use the original Bama sign, which once welcomed moviegoers to the Bama Theatre, at the interior entrance to the mezzanine. Vintage photographs and memorabilia that recall the local history would comprise a permanent display on the mezzanine level, which would also include a small kitchen space in which caterers could set up for receptions, meetings and other events in an open, second-floor lobby. The next phase for the project includes funding. The organization already has applied for grants to pay for the plans and drawings, so the board can nail down a budget for the total cost of the project. “We will now be working to put together a fundraising campaign with a presentation that we could use to make appeals to potential sponsors and

benefactors, and we will ask people to be thoughtful and generous in helping out. It’s a great investment in our community and our townspeople,” Iler said. The board plans to apply for numerous additional grants that could help to cover construction costs and will campaign for in-kind contributions and matching funds, as they hope to begin renovations, perhaps in phases, by early next year. ACT II will also accept donations of furnishings, props and costumes on approval in good condition. According to Iler, the support of the community has already been overwhelming. A number of residents have donated furniture and period costumes, and local antiques and consignments shops have loaned props, costumes and furnishings for past productions. Russell do It Center last year donated close to $10,000 in building supplies to help offset the start-up costs for building stage sets that will transport audiences to make-believe locations for plays. Most importantly, Iler said, it’s not just a great opportunity to come see a show or local art but also to participate as a community. The actors on stage are only a small piece of the puzzle of staging a production, and the theatre is looking for volunteers to help in all areas, including: directors; technicians to work lights and sound; building and set designers and decoratorsl; and people who can choose, modify or create costumes that fit the time period and situation of a show; as well as actors. “It’s called community theatre because it takes just that: community,” said Iler. “And we want to make it an appealing place, especially for kids growing up in town and the younger generation returning to the area and looking for things to do. This will help serve a purpose and meet the needs of the community, with no other place like it. “Participation is open to the entire community – all ages, races, income levels and occupations – and we hope this is a place where the entire community can connect and work together in a way that benefits us all.” To make a financial contribution to ACT II, send a check to Alexander City Theatre II, P.O. Box 1786, Alexander City, AL 35011. Visit the Alexander City Theatre II Facebook page for audition information for the summer production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. For more information, contact actheatreii@ gmail.com. Lake Martin Living 33

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According to Peace, the new building will ospital employees, auxiliary members and provide a more convenient and accessible locale on-call chaplains recently paid homage for the practice and will offer modern technology to a beloved volunteer during a touching and amenities, including radiology and a chapel dedication ceremony in honor of Mr. Bob laboratory. Floyd. Mr. Floyd has embodied the true spirit of “Our Professional Office Building is maxed out volunteerism, having donated more than 12,000 with occupancy, and the only way to grow is to volunteer hours to Russell Medical since 1995. expand our campus footprint.” Peace said. “We Floyd’s genteel demeanor and numerous identified the need for an urgent care presence random acts of kindness have served as several years ago, but like most things related to inspiration to those fortunate to work alongside the healthcare industry, it takes time to see these him. Staff and volunteers eagerly donated funds to type projects come to fruition.” name the chapel in his honor and place a stained Peace said the urgent care center would provide glass window in the chapel door. extended hours, as well as weekend coverage. It Thanks for your many years of service, Mr. will be staffed by clinical professionals, physician Bob! Susan Foy extenders and physicians. Russell Medical officials and city leaders “The clinic will have physician oversight and March 23 broke ground for a new primary care will accommodate office and urgent non-emergent care facility in conditions. This Alexander City. A addition will modern, spacious complement building is planned our vast array of for the home of medical services Total Healthcare, offered by Russell a primary care Medical,” he said. practice staffed Did you know with four that more than physicians, two of one million new which will relocate cases of skin cancer to Alexander City would be diagnosed in early summer. in the United States In addition, an this year? Basal urgent care center cell and squamous operated by cell carcinoma are hospital personnel the most common will open in an forms. If detected adjacent space. and treated early, Jim Peace, these carcinoma President and CEO have a greater than of Russell Medical, Dedication for the Dedicated Tammy Jackson (left) and Janet Gilliland congratulate Russell Medical 95 percent cure rate. said the new volunteer Bob Floyd on the dedication of the hospital's chapel in his name. Monday, May building has been 1, is National on the drawing Melanoma Monday, a day set aside to raise awareness of skin board for seven years as part of the organization’s strategic cancer detection and prevention. Dr. Jamie Evans and the staff plan and was timed for implementation once the additional of Medical Park Family Care in Dadeville invite you to drop physicians were recruited to the Lake Martin area. by their office for a free skin cancer screening that day from “We are proud to announce that Dr. Tate Hinkle and Dr. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This simple, non-invasive screening takes Justin Vines will be joining the busy medical practice of Dr. only a few minutes but is a quick way to be proactive with skin Bob Edwards and Dr. John Adams this summer. The four health. will comprise the well-established medical practice, Total Healthcare, and they will relocate to their new medical home ~ Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical. once construction is completed this fall.” Lake Martin Living 37

Veterans can get VA help with home loans

labama has played an important role in our nation’s military history. Five military bases are currently located in Alabama, as well as many Alabama National Guard ground and air units. Members of Alabama’s National Guard units have served in the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay. One benefit that the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers its service men and women (veterans) is help in purchasing homes at competitive interest rates, often without down payments or private mortgage insurance. In addition, cash out refinance loans allow veterans to take cash out of the equity in their homes to pay off debt, fund education expenses or make home improvements. The VA home loan was introduced in 1944 to help military members buy homes after returning from World War II. Since that time, more than 18 million service members have taken advantage of this benefit they’ve earned.

Cash-Out Refinancing Loans A cash-out refinancing loan is a VA-guaranteed loan that refinances any type of mortgage or lien against the secured property. The maximum loan amount is 100 percent of the appraised value, plus the cost of any energy efficiency improvements, plus the VA funding fee. Loan proceeds in excess of the amount needed to pay off the lien(s) may be taken as cash by the borrower to pay off debt, fund education expenses or make home improvements. The veteran must certify that he or she will continue to occupy the property as a personal residence.

VA Home Purchase Loan There are many benefits to the veteran with a home purchase loan. First of all, no down payment is required. In addition, the VA home loan allows the seller to pay all of the veteran’s reasonable closing costs so that minimal out-ofpocket monies are required. VA loans do require an upfront funding fee (generally 2.15 percent to 3.30 percent of the loan amount), which can be included in the loan. Veterans may be exempt from the funding fee if they have any service-connected disabilities; however, veterans are not required to pay monthly mortgage insurance premiums, which represents a huge savings for the buyer when compared to other loan programs. Finally, the lender is limited to a 1 percent flat charge to cover all of the lender’s costs and services, which are not reimbursable as “itemized fees and charges.” The lender may not charge the borrower for attorney’s fees, although the veteran can independently retain the services of an attorney.

Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) The IRRRL is a “VA to VA” loan. It is used to lower the interest rate and reduce the monthly payment on an existing VA guaranteed loan. It is also called the Streamline Refinance Loan, as it has fewer documentation requirements.

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The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and DD Form 214 Before processing and closing a loan for an applicant, the lender must verify the applicant is an eligible veteran. A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is the only reliable proof of eligibility for the lender. Both lenders and veterans can apply for the COE, which verifies the Eligibility Requirements entitlement amount, funding fee status and Many veterans don’t realize they are eligible other conditions applicable to the loan. for VA home loans. General guidelines for DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or eligibility are that the applicant must be on Discharge From Active Duty) generally active duty or honorably discharged and must Jim Littman contains all the information needed for the VA have served a minimum of 90 days in wartime, to make an eligibility determination. Member 181 days in peacetime, 24 continuous months if 4 copy of DD Form 214 also verifies the type enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or six years if in the of discharge and the reason for separation. Discharged National Guard or Reserves. members of the National Guard may submit NGB Form In addition, the veteran must have satisfactory credit, 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) or a sufficient income to meet the expected monthly obligations retirement points statement. Current members of the and a valid Certificate of Eligibility. Some surviving spouses Guard/Reserves must also provide a statement of service. of veterans may also have home loan eligibility.

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VA Home Loans provide veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, with significant monetary savings in purchasing homes or refinancing existing home mortgages. Both active and retired members of our nation’s military could seek out and use these benefits with the thanks of a grateful nation. ~Jim Littman is a mortgage loan originator with Home Place Mortgage in Alexander City. He has 33 years of banking experience and can be reached at 256-329-1410.

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Lake Martin Area United Way Wrap-up Event March 24, 2017 USAmeriBank 1. Bridgett Harell and Sharonna Hayes 2. Laura Levell, Linda Boone, Starlene Meyers, Martha Dee White and Michael McKenzie

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Sailing Intro 101 March 11, 2017 Dixie Sailing Club 1. Addison Cline and Stephanie and Olin Childers 2. Samantha Stewart, Randell Luster, Judd Stewart, Abby Luster, Zack Schmidt and Matthew Bennett 3. Norah Childers, Anna Duncan, Sarah Childers, Jim Simons and Brycen Phillabaum 4. Ron Jenkie, Abby Luster and Samantha Stewart

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8th Annual Horseshoe Bend Cheerleaders Fishing Tournament March 25, 2017 Wind Creek State Park 1. Bentley McGraw and Micheal and Brody Blackmon

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the parent plant. Prune off the newer leaves at any time during the growing season if they begin to look ragged. If you prefer to leave the evergreen leaves, even in mild winters, this will cause no harm to the plant. Prune the old leaves off the roses in the winter when the new buds begin to emerge. Use sharp bypass pruners and snip the leaves right off at the base of the plant. This will improve the plant’s appearance, will help make room for new leaves and will reduce the possibility of bacterial and fungal disease. Throw the leaves in the trash. Do not leave old leaves and debris on the soil around Lenten roses. Trim the flowers off at the base of the stems as they begin to fade. If they are left on the plant, they will go to seed and produce new Lenten roses all around the parent plant. Consider your environment when pruning the roses. In mild climates, you may prune the Lenten Rose completely to the ground to give a unique look to the new blooms. In harsher areas, you’ll need to leave some of the leaves surrounding the plant to protect it against harsh winds. Consider your environment. How to care for your plant will depend on what climate you live in and how you wish the plant to look. Roses in zones 4 and 5 (where temperatures dip to -30 degrees F and -34.4 degrees C) may need protection during the winter. Consider planting your roses near covered areas and bushes. Roses in the hotter zones will need shade to protect them from wilting in the summer heat. Select a site that gets moderate amounts of sun. Plant your rose in a sheltered area with moderate sun. Since Lenten roses prefer alkaline soil and areas near trees and large plants, look for a spot where shrubs and bushes grow naturally. Such spots may be near a large tree, in the corner of the garden or near a pond. Test the pH of your soil. Alkaline soil with a pH of 7.6 to 8.5 is ideal for Lenten roses. Buy a soil pH test kit at your local garden center and test the pH of your soil. Be sure to use soil that you dig up from 4 inches (10.2 cm) below the surface to get a good sample. Wear gloves while collecting your soil, as touching the sample with your hands could influence the pH. Break up the soil and allow it to dry. Put the dried soil into a clean container. Put distilled water

and the chemical that comes in the test kit into the container with the soil. Shake up the container; and then, let the soil settle. Check the color of the water in the container against the chart that comes with the kit to determine the pH of your soil. Add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline if the pH is too low. The amount of lime necessary depends on the texture of the soil and how much the pH needs to be changed. If the soil is sandy, 1-1/4 pounds of lime will be required to change the pH of 25 square feet of soil from 6.8 to 7.8. Heavy clay soil will require 2-3/4 pounds of lime to make the same change. Work the lime into the soil to a depth of 6 inches (15.2 cm) if the Lenten Rose has not already been planted. If it is already growing in the garden, gently work the lime into the top few inches of soil around the plant. Add organic matter to your soil. Lenten roses grow best in organically rich, fertile soil that drains quickly. If the Lenten rose has not yet been planted, work a 3- to 6-inch depth of organic matter – such as well-aged cow manure, compost, sphagnum peat moss or leaf mold – into the soil. Work it in thoroughly to a depth of 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm). If the Lenten Rose has already been planted, gently work the organic matter into the top 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm) of soil around the rose. Be careful not to damage its roots. The organic matter will improve the texture, fertility and drainage capabilities of the soil. To plant a Lenten Rose, begin with the proper-sized hole. Dig a hole twice the size of the plant. Place a layer of peat moss in the hole; and then, place the roots directly above the moss. The plant needs at least 3 inches of topsoil over its roots to help it survive during the winter months. Leave the stem clear when returning the soil to the hole. This will encourage growth while discouraging diseases from affecting your rose. Sources and citations for this article include www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/. 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 26 years. Contact him at Lake Martin Living 15

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You only need two simple swing thoughts From the S Tee

Jake on the two playoff holes, and this fairway/ pring has arrived! Although we’ve had a mild green mentality proved to work well again, as Jake winter, playing golf on growing green grass is earned his first college golf tournament win at this a bit more enjoyable than dormant Bermuda event. or over-seeded rye grass. I’m getting excited! When Oftentimes, when we compete, whether for you can enjoy this springtime weather, you are an adult beverage, state championship or club truly blessed. championship, we feel that we must do something An update on the CACC Trojan Golf Team: extraordinary to win. What I have found to be the Our team had a heck of a fall semester in winning key to winning at this game is to stay out of our four of our five tournaments. Unfortunately, in our own way. first spring event, three of the five Trojan golfers If you have worked on your game somewhat, were sick in Melbourne, Florida. In our second trust it. I believe to hit shots well a person must event at Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope we just remove the clutter from the minds. At the most, did not perform well; however, in the past two you might have two swing thoughts. These tournaments we’ve played in Scottsboro and Foley, thoughts should never be at the positions of the Trojans finished in the runner-up position. In Dave Jennings impact or the top of your backswing. Scottsboro, we got off to a poor start in this threeThe top of your swing should be a rhythmic round event. The boys held on and improved their transition from back swing to forward swing; you position slightly in the second round, and in the accomplish this movement in practice and don’t think about it final round, they played some excellent golf to come from sixth while you play. As far as impact, the club should be accelerating place to second. through the impact area, and if you’re attempting to square the Freshman Jake Maples learned a valuable lesson in club at impact or manipulate it in any way at this position, you contending for a golf tournament. Jake played solid all three are in for some rude surprises. days and stayed in contention. On the final day, he was paired When I play my best, my two swing thoughts are to begin the with the leader of the tournament. On the 12th tee of the final backswing with a nice, slow and smooth pace and to finish my round, he told me he was getting a little nervous but felt he had swing balanced while facing the target. Whatever you choose to to put some pressure on the leader to have a chance to win; he be your swing thoughts, keep them simple. was two shots behind. Make all of your decisions away from the address position. I assured Jake that the leader was more nervous than he and From behind the golf ball is where the “think tank” area of the that all he had to do was to play his own game. I asked him to golf shot should be. Behind the golf ball and in line to the target, make the center of the fairways and center of the greens his evaluate your upcoming shot. From this position, decide where focus and targets, which would put plenty of pressure on the you do not want to miss your golf shot. leader. Great rounds come from good misses as much as from good Sure enough, as they approached the 18th tee, the leader had shots. If you mis-hit your ball to an area that still allows for a fallen back into a tie with Jake, and with both of them making simple par – bingo! You’re figuring out how to play the game. pars on 18, they were destined for a playoff. I walked with 18 Lake Martin Living

"Make yourself a few attainable goals this year in golf."

Make yourself a few attainable goals this year in golf. Perhaps you want to break 90 or 80 or 70. Possibly, you want to play in the final group in your flight during the club championship on the final round. Or it could be as simple as dedicating yourself to playing golf with a better attitude this year. This simple attitude may be the greatest thing you could do for your game. Attitude not only includes being good to yourself and to others in your group when playing. Attitude means being devoted and committed to your decision in playing your next shot. For you golf parents and grandparents who have young junior golfers hoping to play high school or college golf one day (girls and boys), take your junior golfer to watch some upperscale golf this summer. In Alabama, we have a few exciting events happening. At the Robert Trent Jones in Opelika, the PGA Tour will be playing the Barbasol Tournament in July. In May, the Champions Tour will be playing in Birmingham for the Regions Tradition at Greystone Country Club. Here in Alexander City, at Willow Point this summer, our own course will host one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments of the year, The Southern Junior Championship in mid-June. Make a day of it with your junior golfers to visit one, a few or all of these special events. When you take your youngster to a big tournament like this, share with them the etiquette of the game. Swing by the practice tee to see how the better players and pros go about preparing for a competitive round. Watch the pre-shot routines these players use. Enjoy these special times with your youngsters, as they will learn from these experiences but will always remember these special hours you spent with them. Have a great spring season of golf. I hope to see you on the first tee. ~ Dave Jennings is the men’s golf coach at Central Alabama Community College. Lake Martin Living 19

Horseshoe Bend Park starts renovation STORY BY BETSY ILER

Historic Upgrades and Innovations

The schematic resdesign of the Visitors’ Center at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park includes upgraded exhibits that are based on recent research. Lettered items on the plan above correspond to the lettered renderings on the facing page. For more information, contact Horseshoe Bend National Military Park at 256-234-7111 or visit www.nps.gov/hobe/index.

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orseshoe Bend National Military Park this month started the first phase of a renovation project that will include the exhibit space, theater, lobby and staff areas. The plan for Phase I was unveiled last month at commemoration activities for the 203rd anniversary of the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend. “There will be upgrades to the museum, and we are renovating and upgrading the exhibits, so they can be more technology savvy and innovative,” explained Park Superintendent Barbara Tagger. “We want the exhibits to be interactive for the children, and we are adding some upgraded information to the exhibits based on recent research.” The research is continuous, Tagger said, so the renovation will include space for temporary exhibits that can be changed as more information becomes available. Interpretive programming also will play a role in the new look at the visitors’ center. “For example, we wanted to focus more on the culture of the Creeks and their lives before, during and after the time of the battle, so we can show the impact on the culture and the people, especially their lives today. Yes, they were removed from here, but they continue their life and culture, and they have had input on the exhibits that will be installed.” To maximize the space in the center, the lobby area will be upgraded and some features moved to other areas. A new visitor desk will be installed in an area that currently serves as the bookstore, and the desk will include a display case. The bookstore will be moved to the current desk area, which will make other areas of the building more available to staff for storage. The renovation project also will include moving the dugout canoe that was built early last year and is on permanent display. The canoe will find a new home in space that presently acts as the center’s theater. “The theater will be upgraded as part of Phase II, and we are applying for a grant to fund that part of the project,” Tagger said. Phase I is expected to be complete by midto-late summer, but Tagger emphasized that the renovations would have minimal impact on programming scheduled during that time. “We don’t anticipate any changes in the programs, as most of those are outdoor programs. If the center would need to be closed temporarily – for example, for bringing in and setting up a new exhibit – we would post that on our Facebook page and our website to let people know about it, but we will keep that as minimal as possible,” she explained. Park patrons also are welcome to call before visiting to check on the status of the center and its exhibits. The entire project should be complete by the end of 2018 or early in 2019, she said. Lake Martin Living 21

Drivin N Cryin to headline 17th Annual Old 280 Boogie

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI

he quaint 100-person town of Waverly transforms into one of the most sought-after destinations of the South each year when Standard Deluxe hosts the annual Old 280 Boogie. April 22 will mark the 17th anniversary celebration of refuge from the nuisance of tractor-trailer trucks barreling down Waverly’s tiny streets, thanks to a four-lane bypass created in 2000. And in true Southern fashion, the Town of Waverly will celebrate with a jamboree of music, food, fun and community. “There’s always a good vibe here. Everyone’s happy. People drive in from all over the South; some even fly in. It’s become a place for reunions,” said Scott Peek, owner of Standard Deluxe, the location of the Boogie for the last eight years. Peek and two brothers moved to Waverly in 1991 to start a screen-printing business in an old cotton warehouse. As the son of a retired band/choir director, Peek was exposed to music his whole life and decided to incorporate that into his business. During the 1990s, Peek and his team hosted T-shirt sales that featured a band playing, a potluck meal and a bon fire. The concept helped initiate the idea for this annual celebration years later. It began with Peek and the help of

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other townspeople and has grown into an all-out festival. There will be nearly a dozen art and farm vendors selling local, handmade goods and about five food vendors, all who pay a small booth fee to use the space. The support of 18 sponsors also helps to offset the cost of the event. The Standard Deluxe T-shirt shop will be open and selling merchandise as well. The main attraction is the eclectic selection of six bands performing on the outdoor stage, starting at 12 p.m. With the hype surrounding the show, Peek has secured a variety of well-known acts and lesser-known performers over the years. “The angle is to bring in folks people haven’t heard of, but they always leave totally surprised. It’s a wide variety of music, which is unusual in itself,” said Peek, who said bands have to be booked some four to six months in advance, and it’s hit or miss if they’re routing near the area at the time. This year’s lineup: Blackberry Possum: This local bluegrass/newgrass/ country jam band out of Auburn that has been performing together for years includes Tony Brook, Wildman Steve, Brian Fowler, Jimbo Leach, John Boyd and Tom Burgess. Revel in Dimes: A fairly new blues rock/jazz band out

and other Nashville stars. of Brooklyn, New York, Revel in Dimes will keep people Southern Culture on the Skids: Formed in 1983 out dancing and moving, Peek said. of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this band is best known “They are going to blow people away. People are really for throwing fried chicken and banana pudding into going to dig them,” said Peek, who is super-excited to bring the audience, according to its website. With their music in this unique talent from out of state. The band includes founded in rock, members consist of Rick Miller on vocals/ Eric Simmons on guitar, Dave Hartman on guitar; Washington percussion and Mary Huff on Duke on drums; vocals/bass. Kia Warren on Drivin N Cryin: This vocals; and Chris year’s headliner has 14 “Primo” Waller on records and originated in bass. Atlanta, Georgia, in 1985. Pine Hill “This is one of those Haints: This adventuring bands that still Auburn-based has such a great following,” group has been said Peek. around nearly Rooted mostly in punk 20 years and rock, folk and country, the has played band doesn’t like to be defined every Boogie by labels. According to their except one. website, the motto is “never They headlined to be defined by one sound or last year’s genre.” Fall Boogie, Drivin N Cryin has toured according to with artists that include Neil Peek. Their Young, Soul Asylum and diverse sound is R.E.M. The band has shared a self-proclaimed stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, as by the band well. Current band members as “ghost include Kevn Kinney, vocals and music,” and guitar; Tim Nielsen, bass and their musical vocals; Dave V. Johnson, drums; influence runs and Warner E. Hodges, guitar. the gamut. Members – Peek’s screen-printing Jamie Barrier, business and venue Katie Barrier, destination go hand in hand, J.R. Collins, as he has booked bands for Steven LeBlanc BOOGIE T he which he prints. He’s also and Justin gained new business from S. Ward – are known OLD 280 17 bands that have passed to incorporate a vast 17 through for the first time. array of folk music The mutual exposure instruments, such as FU N greatly increases the band fiddle, harmonica, banjo, FOOD 6 inquiry to Standard Deluxe mandolin, saw, accordion, T Y AR L M U SIC WAV ER once they hear the lineup hollow-bodied guitar and from past shows, said Peek. more. For 10 years, the concert was free and based Adam Hood: Based out Never Be Defined By One Sound solely on a donation bucket passed through the of Opelika, this country Facing page: with 14 records audience; however, as exposure for the event artist had his first breakthrough has grown, the audience size now approaches in 2002 and has since recorded six and stage appearances with such artists as Neil Young and 1,000, and Peek said the need for financial help albums. R.E.M., Drivin N Cryin refuses to “He has a big following in Texas embrace just one genre; Above: became apparent. “It became a quality issue. We are now and has written songs with well The "ghost music" of Auburn’s able to organize a better event – more official. known artists,” said Peek. Pine Hill Haints has entertained We’ve gotten a little flack, but no one really Hood has also toured with local audiences for years. complains,” said Peek, who this year will charge Miranda Lambert, Taylor Hicks APR

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one of a kind. $25 for tickets until April 19 and $30 afterward online and “I really find Southern vernacular signage appealing, at the gate (kids 14 and under are free). which is reflective in our aesthetic,” said Peek. The Boogie is held rain or shine, and Peek reminds Standard Deluxe everyone to bring a chair, blankets and small coolers. The hosts shows year round, Boogie is BYOB, but no glass containers, including its Fall Boogie, please. The event which started about six is family friendly years ago, and smaller and can be enjoyed shows at the indoor by all ages, but auditorium with a dogs and other pets capacity for about 40-50 are not permitted. people. Known as the For the security “Little House,” Peek said, of attendees, a Lee the smaller venue has County sheriff ’s great acoustics, and the deputy will be in space has potential for attendance, as there a variety of uses in the has been in the past, future. which Peek said For more promotes a sign of information about safety, even though the event, check there is, typically, no out the Waverly issue. “Old 280” Boogie The location is Facebook page. To as distinctive as purchase tickets, go its business and to standarddeluxe.com/shop/ fan base. The everGet Ready to Boogie boogie17. To check the schedule growing destination Top: Standard Deluxe owner Scott Peek is excited of other upcoming events at is decorated with band to bring New York's Revel in Dimes to this year’s Standard Deluxe, visit www. memorabilia and artistic Boogie; Below: Southern Culture on the Skids is standarddeluxe.com/live-music/. statement pieces making it known for throwing fried chicken at audiences.

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Safety director takes a novel approach to public notice

STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & MITCH SNEED

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hen Jeffrey Harte wanted to get the attention of 16,000 drivers on Lee Street in Alexander City, he put up a sign. “Hello Alex City; Roadwork Begins Soon; on Lee St & Wash St,” read the electronic banner posted by Gary Ingram Grading & Paving on March 14 off the roadway near the intersection of Lee Street and 5th Way. Harte is Safety Director for Ingram Paving, the company that has the contract to rebuild Lee Street from U.S. Highway 280 to 5th Way and resurface Washington Street from 5th Way all the way through town to the county line. “We wanted to let people know we were getting ready to start the construction and give them the opportunity to think about alternate routes and being prepared for some changes in the area,” Harte said. “The idea was to get their attention, and let them know, and I just thought, before the job got started, we could have a little fun.” Four days after the first sign appeared, Harte changed up the message. “Don’t Be Burly – Plan to Leave Early! Lee St Roadwork Soon!” were the words that greeted drivers on March 18. And on March 24, Harte wrote: “Yippee! Hurray! Roadwork Starts Monday!” “I was trying to make it rhyme,” explained the northern Virginia native who moved to Opelika with Kathy, his wife of 24 years, along with their 14-year-old Bichon, to be closer to grandchildren in the area. Harte worked with a company in Georgia for a number of years before joining Ingram Paving in Dadeville more than six years ago as an estimator. He took a personal interest in the safety operations of the company, and his position eventually evolved into that of safety director. This is the first time the company has used the electronic signs to relay information to drivers on the roadways, Harte said. “I just wanted people to look and pay attention. They don’t look if it’s the same old thing. People ignore signs all the time,” he said. The road project began last month with the placement

of cones and rerouting of Lee Street’s five lanes into just two. “Any time you make that big of a change to the traffic patterns, you have to do it in stages to help people get used to it,” Harte explained. “We wanted to put the traffic control measures up early, so if people were going to make a mistake, we could minimize it. We’ll be digging out about 20 inches of roadway all along the route, so if people were going to drive into closed lanes, we wanted them to do it before we started tearing up the old pavement and they drove into a big hole.” The company has posted two signs for the project: one at 5th Way and the other at U.S. Highway 280. The electronic messages are written and posted right on the signboards, using a limited access box on each sign, Harte explained. “There’s a keypad in the box, but it’s very limited. There is only one program. I can do either words or numbers. I can get 18 characters per page, but I have to limit the number of pages for each message. Any more than three pages is too much for a driver to be able to read and still drive safely,” he said. “It takes some planning. I have to think about what I want to say to get the message across in the characters and pages I have available.” The Lee Street portion of the project is expected to take a couple of months or more, depending on weather conditions, and since the roadwork began, the signs have been moved onto the roadway and carry messages that are all business. “We have to be all business at this point; can’t put anything frivolous or fun on the signs right now. We don’t want to do anything that could be a distraction to drivers and endanger anyone. While the road crews are working in that area, the signs are part of the traffic pattern, and it’s all business until the end,” he said. Then he added, “But look for a special thank you message at the end.”

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Auditions for the Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder are set for 6 p.m. April 21 and 2 p.m. April 22-23. Wilder won a Pulitzer Prize in 1938 for this minimalist play written in an attempt to find value for the smallest events of daily life. “The story indicates how important life is and is something any age group can see. It’s not a comedy or a tragedy, but you don’t have to clean up the language for it to be family friendly,” said Patti Smith, who will direct ACT II’s summer event, which will be part of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Sun Festival celebration. The play offers acting roles for more than 20, including three boys and one girl around 11 years old; at least two high school-aged performers; and between 13 and 18 other positions for adults of varied ages. There are also about three one-liner roles that Smith said might be played on a rotating basis by people within the community. Scripts for the play can be reviewed at Radney Elementary School, Benjamin Russell High School, The Coffee Corner, the Central Alabama Community College Media Center and the Adelia M. Russell Library in Alexander City. All scripts are to stay on premises and cannot be checked out for home reading. The stage is purposefully left bare in this play because Wilder said the meaning of the play couldn’t be felt if distracted by a full set and ornate costumes and decorations. In his play, Wilder attempted to put the lives of one or two individuals against the backdrop of the galaxy and all the different cultures and millions of lives lived. The production will be performed at The Arbor at First United Methodist Church on Green Street, with evening shows July 14, 15 and 20 and matinees the following weekend, July 22 and 23. “We wanted it to run two weekends in case someone was out of town or heard by word of mouth that someone else had enjoyed it. We wanted to give viewers another opportunity,” said Smith. For information about the auditions, contact Smith at pattinsmith@charter.net.

LAKE REGION EVENTS April 20

Artists Association of Central Alabama

This general meeting will include an open studio. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City.

April 22-30

The Miracle Worker

The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present The Miracle Worker at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on April 21-22 and April 2829 and at 2 p.m. April 22-23 and April 29-30. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For information, call 356-369-3003.

April 22

17th Annual Old 280 Boogie

Mark your calendars for the spring concert on the grounds at Standard Deluxe in Waverly. This year’s lineup includes Drivin N Cryin, Southern Culture on the Skids, Adam Hood, Revel in Dimes, Pine Hill Haints and Blackberry Possum. Tickets are $25 online until April 19 and then increase to $30 online and at the gate. Kids 14 and under free. Gates open at 11 a.m. Show starts at noon.

April 22

Make It Simple

Sponsored by the Alabama Art Colony Scholarship Fundraiser, join Alisa Koch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Palette Knife-Minimalist Landscape Workshop at Emporium Wine, 128 Calhoun St. Alexander City. The cost is $95 and includes art supplies and lunch. For more information, contact Barbara Grimes at Barb2shop@yahoo.com or 334-546-223.

April 22

MainStreet Strawberry Market

The MainStreet Strawberry Market will open at 8 a.m. to celebrate the sweetness of spring at the tree-lined lot next door to the First Baptist Church on Lee Street in Alexander City.

April 23

Sacred Places Cantata

Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville will host Sacred Places, A Pilgrimage of Promise, a cantata inspired by early American songs by Joseph M.

Martin. The event will include musical and theatrical treatment with characters that will represent people from the story of Jesus’ life, accompanied by liturgical dancing, at 2 p.m. Scenes from the event will be presented during the regular worship service at 9:30 a.m. Participants include the choir, singers from area churches and student musicians under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Rd. 34. For information, call 256-825-9820 or visit www.redridgeumc.org.

April 28

King & Queen Golf

Couples will play an afternoon ninehole scramble at Stillwaters Golf Club, followed by dinner in the Magnolia Room at Copper’s Grill. For details, contact Rob Witherington at 256-825-1353.

April 28-30

Russell Marine In-Water Boat Show

Enjoy a fun day in the sun with the whole family; see the 2017 boat models; check out all the new gear in the Pro Shop; demo a stand-up paddleboard; and maybe win some exciting prizes. With more than 50 boats on the water available for demos and another 50 boats on display, there’s something to interest every lake lover. Demo any 2017 model from Sea Ray, Godfrey Pontoons, Nautique, Hurricane, Key West, or SeaDoo, and you will receive a key that just may unlock a treasure chest filled with great giveaways.

April 28-30

Art and Faith Retreat

New Water Farms invites artists to connect art and faith through theological discussions, artistic practice and spiritual formation at a three-day event on the banks of Lake Martin at 460 Civitan Rd., Dadeville. Visit www.newwater.com for information, registration and fees.

April 29

15th Annual Cruisin’ fer Critters

Registration starts at 11 a.m. at DeJa Vu, 121 N. Burbank Dr., Montgomery, for the motorcycle ride and poker run to benefit the Elmore County Humane Society. Each hand is $15, and fee includes event patch, goodie bag, food and door prize ticket, as well as live music, bike/

car wash and live auction. Best hand wins $250; second best wins $100 and worst hand wins $50. For information contact Joe “Shaggy” Keithahn at 334558-1423 or Sherri Clower-Kirkley at 334-207-3773.

May 2

ACT II Community Chorus

The Alexander City Theatre II Community Chorus has invited Auburn University’s Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. Thomas R. Smith to guest conduct at an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church on U.S. Highway 280. Smith has chosen three pieces for the evening’s selections, including Why We Sing, It’s a Grand Night for Singing and Sun and Moon. Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone will be the warm-up piece, and the evening will end with Let There be Peace on Earth. Smith founded the Auburn University Singers and Concert Choir and conducted at numerous performances, including two at Carnegie Hall in New York City and nine European concert tours. Anyone interested in singing with the chorus should email alexcitychorus@gmail.com to pre-register. For more information, contact any of the ACT II Community Chorus committee members: Larry Jennings, Bobby Boone, Mary Perry, Robert Lamborne or Karen Jennings.

May 6

Derby Day at The Stables

Ladies, bring out your hats, and guys, dig out the seersucker for Derby Day at The Stables, a fundraiser for Children’s Harbor. The fun includes great music, refreshments and cheering on the favorites and long runs during the “Run for the Roses.” For details, visit www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com/events.

May 6

AWW Bass Anglers Classic

Lake Watch Lake Martin’s water quality monitoring program will benefit from this first-ever Alabama Water Watch fishing tournament at Wind Creek State Park. Proceeds after payout will be used to purchase kits for volunteer water testers, as well as educational outreach. For details, visit www.alabamawaterwatch.org/specialevents. To volunteer on tournament day call Michael Freeman at 334-740-1267. Lake Martin Living 45

LAKE REGION EVENTS May 13

Tallapoosa River Bass Bash

Conventional and fly rods will be allowed in this fun benefit tournament from Horseshoe Bend to Jaybird Creek for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Participants will float and fish for the combined length of three fish. Contact Drew Morgan for details at drewrmorgan@gmail.com or 334-797-7362.

May 18

Artists Association of Central Alabama

The May general meeting will feature an open studio and a demonstration by Dottie Holdren on textures for a future workshop. The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City.

May 13

Stars from Heaven

The staff from the Space and Science Center at Columbus State University will return to Heaven Hill with giant telescopes. Russell Lands will fire up the grill and serve ribeye sandwiches and have soft drinks available, or you can bring your own beverages. The gathering will include acoustic music, great food, a brief presentation about the night sky and guided star gazing. Space is limited to 40 people, and tickets are $25. Call Robert Gunn at 256-397-1019 for tickets and information.

May 20

Paddle for a Purpose

The second race in this year’s Stand Up Paddle Board race series will benefit Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. Check-in is 7:30 a.m. with a pre-race meeting at 8:30 a.m. and the 1-mile start

at 9 a.m. Start and finish lines at Children’s Harbor. For information, contact Sharon Johnston at 334-799-0529 or 334-857-2443 or email sharon@paddlelakemartin.net.

May 20

Union VFD Spring Festival

The Union Volunteer Fire Department will host the 35th annual Spring Festival from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out to gather with the community and meet the firefighters and department staff. The event will feature arts and crafts booths, music, a flea market, a bake sale, breakfast and BBQ lunch plates, Military Working Dog demonstrations, face painting, a bouncy castle and a cash raffle for $20 per ticket. For more information, please call the fire department at 256-825-0016.

Season-Long Events Strand Sessions

The Lake Martin Young Professionals are hosting live music at Strand Park the first Thursday of each month. Entertainment is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local favorites, The Bank Walkers will play in June, and Blackberry Breeze is scheduled for the Aug. 3 concert.

Friday on the Green

Wind down the busy work week at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads with live music, lawn games and time with family and friends. Bring coolers, blankets, chairs, kids and pets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Friday between May 19 and Sept. 15, except June 10 (Jazz Fest weekend) and July 21 (Sun Festival Battle of the Bands).

Live Music Sundays at Kowaliga

On the first and third Sundays of the month come enjoy live acoustic music on the deck of Kowaliga restaurant from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first event kicks off April 2 with Jonathan Bloom.

Alabama Wildlife Federation 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 even 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.

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.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

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 256-3298724.

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35 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441 7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

18 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900 7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 19 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

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

Hotels & Lodges

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

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

34 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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

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25 Kowaliga Whole Health & Pet Care Resort 334-857-1816 8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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

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

24 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583 1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

12 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

14 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481 5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

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

Churches 36 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 37 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618 2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

Dock Builders 38 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443 180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 39 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400 6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

20 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 21 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

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22 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333 288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

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Alex City Marine American Inn Anytime Fitness Baymont Inn BB&T Big B Bar-B-Que Campus of CACC Carlisle's Carlos Mexican Grill Catherine’s Market Chamber Of Commerce Cherokee Quick stop Citgo Cloud Nine Collegiate Deli Comfort Inn Dark Insurance Darwin Dobbs Days Inn Discount Food Mart Emporium Wine Grace’s Flowers Hampton Inn Holley’s Home Furnishings Hometown Pharmacy Jackson Drugs Jake’s JR’s Sports Bar & Grill Koon’s Korner Koon’s Korner II Lake Martin Building Supply Lakewinds Golf Club Larry’s General Store Longleaf Antiques Mark King Furniture Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast Queen’s Attic Regions Bank Ridge - Clubhouse Ridge - Marina River North Marina Riverbend Store Russell Home Décor Russell Medical Center Russell Lands Russell Retail Store Satterfield, Inc Senior Nutrition~50+ Center Sho’ Nuff Restaurant Springhouse Restaurant T.C. Russell Airport Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc The Medicine Shoppe The Sure Shot USAmeribank Warren's Appliance Parts Willow Point Country Club Wind Creek - entrance Wind Creek - store Winn Dixie 280 BP 280 Exxon

CHELSEA

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CHILDERSBURG Winn-Dixie

DADEVILLE

American Watersports Bay Pine Marina City Hall

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Chamber of Commerce Chuck's Marina Dadeville Wellness Center Foodland Foshee Boat Dock Homeplate Restaurant Harbor Pointe Marina Lakay’s Flowers & Gifts Lake Martin Flowers & Gifts Lake Martin Community Hospital Lakeshore Discount Pharmacy Lakeside Marina Niffer's At The Lake Oskar's Cafe Payne Furniture Pearson’s Place Poplar Dawgs Public Library Pug's Place PNC Bank Russell Building Supply Shell Station Sigger’s Stillwaters Country Club Store 34 USAmeribank

ECLECTIC

Children’s Harbor Cotton’s BBQ Eclectic Do-It Center Johnson’s Furniture Kowaliga Marina Lake Martin Dock Lake Martin Mini Mall Nail’s Convenience Store Peoples Bank

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INVERNESS

Airwalk Ultimate Trampoline Area Tree Top Family Adventure Winn-Dixie

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MOUNTAIN BROOK Whole Foods Market

RED HILL Citgo

SYLACAUGA

Good Ole Boys BBQ

TALLASSEE

Community Hospital Chamber of Commerce The Tallassee Tribune

WALNUT HILL

Lakeside Mercantile Walnut Hill Grocery

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AD INDEX A&M Plumbing.................................................................................... 7

Karen Channell, State Farm Insurance.................................................................5 1

Amy Clark, Selling Lake Martin.......................................................... 5 1

Kelley’s Heating & Air........................................................................ 5 1

Armstrong-Holley Plumbing............................................................... 2 5

Lake Martin Community Hospital......................................................... 3

Atkinson Homes................................................................................ 3 6

Lake Martin Dock........................................................................ 19, 51

Beyond Home Care............................................................................ 3 6

Lake Martin Realty........................................................................ 28-29

Bezlo's Cafe....................................................................................... 3 3

Marble City Laser............................................................................... 3 6

Black Jack Gardens............................................................................ 2 5

Millstone Nursery................................................................................. 7

Bob Alexander Landscaping................................................................. 8

OBGYN Associates of Montgomery................................................... 1 6

Brandino Brass..................................................................................... 5

Prime Management........................................................................... 1 6

Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation......................................................... 4 6

Red Flag Pest Control.......................................................................... 7

C&C Wood Products.......................................................................... 4 7

Russell Lands..................................................................................... 5 5

DAVCO Development........................................................................ 5 1

Russell Marine..................................................................................... 2

DB Lawn Care.................................................................................... 4 7

Russell Medical.................................................................................. 5 6

Designs by Trish................................................................................... 7

Satterfield, Inc.................................................................................... 5

Estate Manors.................................................................................... 4 7

Southern Sash................................................................................... 1 6

Four Seasons Irrigation....................................................................... 5 1

Sparkle Window Cleaning Services.................................................... 3 5

George Hardy, D.M.D.......................................................................... 7

St. John The Apostle Catholic Church.................................................. 8

Guys Heating & Air............................................................................ 5 1

Summer Village................................................................................. 1 7

Harold Cochran, State Farm Insurance...................................................... 5 1

Tallassee Community Hospital............................................................ 4 7

Heritage South Credit Union..................................................................... 5 3

Troy Cable........................................................................................... 8

Jackson Thornton............................................................................. 5 0

Truckworx............................................................................................ 5

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THE BEST OF THE BIG APPLE

Through the Eyes of the Young

The Last Word

We made pictures by the Statue of hen I turned 13 years old, my Liberty. uncle from New York began “Cool,” he murmured. a tradition of bringing his We took selfies from atop the Empire nephews and nieces to the Big Apple for State Building. some sightseeing. It’s a pretty cool idea “Yeah … it’s tall,” he mentioned. and having an NYC local take you around We took in The Lion King on Broadway. is that much better. “It was OK,” he reviewed. The thing I remember most about my We soaked in Times Square, where two trip back in 1985-ish wasn’t the Statue voluptuous women were wearing only of Liberty or Wall Street; nope, I most skimpy, shoestring bikini bottoms and vividly recall being offered “crack” on the body paint on their breasts. street as my uncle walked just a few feet “Seems inappropriate,” he shrugged. ahead of me. Probably not a memory New We traversed Central Park. York wants me to announce, but it is the “I’m kinda getting tired,” he told me. truth. Luke Robinson By Saturday afternoon, we had logged Since I was completely oblivious to 15 miles on my trusty iPhone’s pedometer. what “crack” was at the time, I wasn’t I normally don’t walk 15 miles in all of April, but I frightened or scared in the least as I hustled by the was doing my best to “Cliff Note” that town and make guy who solicited me; however, I do remember sure Truitt had some indelible images etched into his thinking it was kind of cool when our sixth-grade memory banks that weren’t about “crack.” Weekly Reader came out later that year and had a The thing is, Truitt just didn’t seem too fired story on how “Crack was the new drug sweeping the up about any of these incredible landmarks. He nation.” I mean, for a kid who wore husky-sized blue jeans, Rec-Specs and Asahi sneakers, it was like I was obviously liked them; but he wasn’t “wowed” by anything. Just as I was tacitly debating if his lack of in front of a trend for once. amazement was a by-product of a generation with Anyhoo, this past March, my son Truitt became access to the entire world at their fingertips or simply a teenager, so I thought I would carry on the NYChis moderate personality, Truitt’s jaw dropped. trip tradition. My uncle wasn’t available to lead us There it was … Just past Rockefeller Center and around, but I have been to New York; I can handle it after we had taken photos underneath The Tonight ... Right? Show marquee. There, in all of its glory was ... The First things first: I had to pick Truitt up in most iconic claim to fame in all of the five burroughs Columbus, Ohio, where he currently resides, along … (drumroll would be appropriate here) … with my other two kids. Then, before Truitt and I The Nintendo Store. left for New York on Friday, I took my daughter to a Yep, the very one you have all heard about. The father/ daughter dance put on by her school. And by “father/ daughter dance,” I mean an hour and a half ’s star of many a postcard. NYC’s greatest achievement. Well, at least to Truitt. worth of watching men in wrinkled suits pretend You know what though? I was cool with it. This to enjoy talking to one another as gaggles of young trip was for him. If he wanted to spend it by learning girls danced spastically together, only occasionally more about how an Italian plumber can kick a stopping to take selfies. capsized turtle down a brick walkway, more power to So that Friday Truitt and I made it to LaGuardia him. Airport and headed out into the Big City. So up next is my daughter Mary Sanford and her Unfortunately, we only had from Friday at noon until “13th Birthday Trip” in three years. She’s already 9 a.m. Sunday. There were lots of cool things to see packed for Los Angeles. and very little time in which to see them, so we moved quickly. We walked to the World Trade Center Memorial ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also and Freedom Tower. He thought that was “neat.” writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

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