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Council gets lesson in retail recruitment By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Alexander City City Council heard a presentation from Birmingham-based Retail Strategies, a company that has been working with the city and Alexander City Chamber of Commerce officials for a little more than two years to help
bring new businesses to the area. Retail Strategies Portfolio Director Scott VonCannon walked city leaders through the services the company has performed and areas where they think that Alexander City can realistically see some success in attracting new retail businesses.
“We have enjoyed our time working with Alexander City and we have nothing but fantastic things to say about Ed (Collari) and Jacob (Meacham) and everyone we’ve worked with at the Chamber,” VonCannon said. “We think Alexander City is in a unique position and has a good story See COUNCIL • Page A2
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Dadeville High gets new sign Electronic sign donated in memory of husband and life-long school supporter
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Those driving along South Street in Dadeville may have noticed a different sign standing next to the parking lot of Dadeville High School in recent months. An electronic board with flashing information has replaced the old marquee, allowing for more information to be shared with the community. Denny The sign was donated to the school, a gift from Lila Corprew Denny in memory of her husband, Donald See SIGN • Page A3
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CACC Ambassadors Payton Bradford, left, Lemar McCormick and Madison Ray work on artwork on one of the drains at Central Alabama Community College Wednesday morning.
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CACC students paint to educate on water quality By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Cliff Williams / The Outlook
A new electronic sign has been installed at Dadeville High School.
New artwork is springing up on the Central Alabama Community College campus in an effort to help educate
students about water runoff. CACC Ambassadors joined with the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership Wednesday, to decorate some of the storm drains on campus in hopes
of educating students about the effects of rainwater runoff. “Our goal with the storm drain marking project at CACC was to reach young See WATER • Page A3
The Alexander City Board of Education received their annual financial audit report during Tuesday night’s meeting. The report, presented by auditor Diane Naler, showed that there had been a small number of issues present over the past 12 months. These included a discrepancy in where unsold raffle tickets had been filed, two schools that had not properly booked interest on CDs and several instances where money coming in through fundraisers had been held by those collecting longer than is allowed. Despite this, there were no funds missing and no serious problems to be noted. “Everything was accounted for,” she said. Financial Officer Rhonda Blythe presented her monthly financial report to the board, stating that the system was in good shape. Both revenue and expenditures were a See BUDGET • Page A3
Local artist’s new mural livens up Mamie’s Place Children’s Library By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Patrons of Mamie’s Place Children’s Library in Alexander City may have noticed a large display of artwork hanging on one wall, adding a new level of vibrancy and color to the building. Four pairs of canvases, each pair measuring eight feet long and four feet high, are mounted over the bookshelves and depict children reading books during each of the four seasons. The artwork was the idea of the library staff, completed by local artist Bonnie Luckie and placed in their current location in June. For the last 10 years, Luckie has been active in the local art community, opening her first art gallery, The Loft Gallery in an
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upstairs section of The Shoppes of Queen’s Attic before eventually landing at her current location, Luck of the Draw in what was once the children’s department of Frohsin’s Department Store. “The library called me, wanting me to fill in the space at the children’s library,” Luckie said. “I ended up deciding to do the four seasons.” Having always been good at drawing trees, she chose to have trees and children reading books in each setting. In the winter scene, a young girl lounges on one of the branches. A boy hangs upside down off a branch in the spring tree. A girl enjoys both reading and swinging in the summer image, while a boy makes his way past some bare See MURAL • Page A3
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DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three years. I am pregnant with twins, and we already have a son together. His daughter lives with us as well. With this pregnancy coming to term, I keep throwing hints to him about us becoming engaged, but he brushes them off. I know he’s the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. I don’t want to pressure him into an engagement, but it’s been three years, three kids and a stepchild, and I still don’t have my ring! I wouldn’t even mind a long engagement. I just want to know we’re headed in the direction of marriage. I want to know he wants the same things I want. An engagement is the only way I’ll feel sure he plans on spending his future with me. Can you help? -- VERY PREGNANT IN NEW JERSEY DEAR VERY PREGNANT: It should be dawning on you by now that a man who brushes off hints about becoming
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engaged isn’t interested in a formal arrangement. I wish you had asked for my advice 10 months ago, because I would have urged you not to become pregnant again unless you were sure where the relationship was going. From where I sit, it is going nowhere. There is no way anyone can help you push someone who is unwilling into marriage. What I CAN do is stress that should anything happen to him, you and the little ones will be left with nothing unless he makes a will that names you as beneficiary. When you discuss THAT with him, do not hint or allow him to brush you off, because the implications are very serious.
DEAR ABBY: My sister “Marcie” is very attached to her dog, “Doodles.” She had two. They were quite old, and one passed last year. It was traumatic for the entire family because we were concerned about Marcie’s mental state. Now Doodles looks close to the end, and she’s in a constant state of distress. Marcie takes the dog with her everywhere, whether it’s appropriate or not. When her in-laws invited her and her husband on a cruise next spring, she burst into tears at the thought of leaving Doodles for a week. I’m beside myself with worry over my sister’s mental state and afraid of what her dog’s passing will bring. It’s not just Doodles’ age and declining health; Marcie has always let her animals run/ruin her life. Thousands of dollars have been spent replacing carpeting, wood floors, urine-stained curtains, rugs and furniture.
Any thoughts? How can she be prepared for what we all know is coming? -- TOO ATTACHED IN TENNESSEE DEAR TOO ATTACHED: If you think there is anything the family can do to prepare your sister, forget it. She will go through a period of grieving for the animal companion she has grown to love. To her, Doodles is a full-fledged family member. When the inevitable happens, be patient, be understanding, be prepared to listen when she pours out her grief and, if necessary, go online to help her find a grief support group for people who are mourning the loss of a pet. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Queen and AT&T’s new retail store that is just a few weeks from opening. They are also close to announcing a new national furniture store chain’s plans on locating a store here in Alexander City. Those businesses have increased the sales tax revenue, attracted other businesses, improved the quality of life and created jobs, VonCannon said. VonCannon said that one of the things Retail Strategies has encountered is that many national chains like Alexander City and see the benefit in locating here, but don’t have a franchisee or an operator for a store here. “That is one of the biggest issues we see,” VonCannon said. “We’ve had multiple companies who want to come here, but don’t have a franchisee ready to act in this market. What we need is five more
people like Daniel Yates (the owner of multiple businesses in Alexander City.) This is not a poor man’s game. But if we can match people with vision and that capital, then I think you will see more of those companies here. It just takes time to match the company, the opportunity and the individual up.” The company represents the city at more than 20 retail trade shows each year, listening to what executives are looking for in a new location and pitching the merits of Alexander City to them. Some other key takeaways from Wednesday’s presentation: • Alexander City’s biggest strength is U.S. Highway 280. VonCannon cited traffic stats indicate the daily traffic count on Highway 280 is five times that of downtown streets. Many retailers believe traffic numbers add up to sales. • Apparel and dining are the sources of the greatest leakage in local dollars headed to other markets. “Every city has leakage,”
VonCannon said. “The key is to minimize that. Every dollar that you lose in one of those areas, you have to figure that those people will spend money on other things while they are there. They may fill up their cars, and shop other stores while they are there. Spending local is very important.” • A national fitness chain has expressed interest and paid a visit to the area. • Several “fast casual dining and fast-food” entities have also expressed interest. • The area has lot of available commercial land, but very few “secondgeneration” locations for new businesses. The city is in its final year of a three-year contract with Retail Strategies, who the city paid $30,000 per year. As Councilman Eric Brown pointed out, they have paid for themselves. “Look at Harbor Freight,” Brown said. “The tax revenue that has come to the city from that one business alone has paid for what we paid them. That’s impressive.”
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adults with our message,” said Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership’s Sabrina Wood. “This is not the easiest age to target but the storm drain marking project was perfect for them.” The ambassadors held a little competition to see whose design would be used. Wood and others associated with the project selected Jesse Sprayberry’s design. The first phase of the project had the students painting three drains with ducks, turtles and a bass, all near the pond on the CACC campus. “Our hope is that as students and visitors walk around campus they will notice the Cliff Williams / The Outlook beautiful paintings and CACC Ambassadors Lexi Bass, Brook Blackwelder, Madison McClellan and Megan Denney important messages, work on artwork on one of the drains at Central Alabama Community College Wednesday mornlike ‘only rain in the drain,’ ‘keep it clean’ ing. campus,” Wood said. Wood plans on more and ‘a clean pond starts trash and gasoline and “The more we complete storm drains across the oil from parking lots. here,’” Wood said. the more likely people campus being decorated. Then that rainwater “Many people do not are to realize the “Through out the flows untreated into realize that rainwater importance of keeping upcoming semester we nearby creeks which washes everything into are hoping to paint other harmful items out of lead to the Tallapoosa storm drains, even the storm drains.” River and Lake Martin.” storm drains across unwanted items like
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Following the meeting, the board held their first hearing regarding the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Blythe stated units had to be cut from Benjamin Russell High School and Jim Pearson Elementary School, due to a drop in the number of enrolled students. Salary schedule changes would be seen in transportation, maintenance and athletic supplements due to the addition of indoor track. Despite these issues, things seemed relatively in shape for the upcoming fiscal year. “Our goal was to have three months of funding in our strategic reserve, and we’ve accomplished that,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “We need to be strategic in what we do. We have plenty of needs to be
met.” The Board of Education also covered the following during Tuesday night’s meeting: • Minutes from the meetings of July 18, 27 and Aug. 4 were approved. • A bid received from Chillys LLC for supplying ice cream to the city schools, totaling $176.88, was approved. • A motion to accept the resolution allowing for the issuance of the series 2017 QZAB warrants was approved. • The board officially approved the resignation of bus driver Christine Combest, which they had accepted during a previous meeting, four supplemental contracts, and a handful of contracts for workers in the HIPPY and After the Bell programs.
The next meeting of the Alexander City Board of Education will be Tuesday, Sept. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the Board of Education building. The second public budget hearing will follow this meeting.
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and did everything right,” Harrelson said. Denny was a good athlete who played both football and basketball while in high school, and Harrelson recalled how he was a well-behaved young man who never gave anyone any sort of trouble. Even after he moved to Georgia and worked hard with his business, Denny still came back to Dadeville, spending time in a house he owned behind the library and donating untold sums of money to the school, Harrelson explained. “There’s no telling how many dollars he donated to the school,” Harrelson said. “He would help anyone in the school. He and his wife were outstanding.” Everyone involved in helping out with getting the new sign made and put in at Dadeville High School wanted to express their thanks to Mrs. Denny for honoring the memory of her husband in such a gracious and generous manner. “The entire City of Dadeville and the DHS Family wish to say, ‘Thank you “Miss Lila”!’ You and Mr. Denny have set an example for all of us to follow,” White said. “Two or three people have told me how nice it was,” Harrelson said. “I appreciate Mrs. Denny honoring her husband with the sign. We’re proud to have it.”
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Denny, a graduate of Dadeville High School in 1951. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and graduating from Auburn University, Denny started his own business in the Atlanta area, but never forgot where he had come from, according to a statement from Harriet White, who helped bring the new sign to Dadeville High School. “His lovely wife, Lila, wanted to do something special in Mr. Denny’s memory, so she decided DHS needed an updated LED sign,” White said in her statement. Wanting to honor all her husband did for the schools in Dadeville, Denny contacted the principal at Dadeville High School regarding this, and then attempted to reach the Florida company that had built the previous sign, but got no response, according to Dadeville City Councilman Dick Harrelson, who graduated with Denny in the Class of 1951. “He was a great friend, one of the best friends I ever had,” Harrelson said. “He was an outstanding person who did a lot for Dadeville High School.” He got involved with the project, contacting Sign Source in Dadeville about designing and making the new sign. “They did an outstanding job with it. They were very polite
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nother primary election night is in the books and in Alabama and our area, numbers tell a story that seems to be a symptom of the climate in Washington these days. In races to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for a U.S. Senate seat, only 17.62 percent of Alabama’s registered voters turned out. That means that out of the 3,282,781 registered voters, only 578,326 bothered to go to the polls. In a state with one of the highest ratios of its citizens registered, Tuesday’s turnout is disturbing. The numbers were a little better in Tallapoosa County where 5,487 of the county’s 29,521 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday. That’s still only 18.59 percent. The results were about what was expected. So maybe that’s part of the reason for the voter apathy. For the Republicans, Moore and Strange will square off on Sept. 26, after Moore finished with 38.9 percent of the vote statewide, followed closely by Strange, who finished with 32.7 percent. Mo Brooks was a distant third with 19.7 percent. On the Democratic side, Doug Jones found strong statewide support and garnered about 65.5 percent of the vote to win the nomination. Robert Kennedy Jr. picked up a disappointing 17.9 percent of the statewide Democratic vote. In Tallapoosa County, Moore was the top vote getter with 45.3 percent of the county’s GOP vote. Strange finished with 33.3 percent in Tallapoosa County. Brooks drew just 11.5 percent of the Republican vote in Tallapoosa County. Tuesday’s ballot did not have a presidential race or any hotly contested local races, but we can’t help but think that the mess in Washington kept some people away. “Does it really matter who we vote for?” one resident said Tuesday morning. “They can’t get a thing done in Washington and once they get there all they are concerned with is getting reelected. I’m sick of the whole mess.” Can’t blame people for having that feeling, but the only way to change that is with your vote. So vote to make a difference. Our country needs us all.
oth of my sons played college football at Columbia University in New York. They are both 5-foot-9. If you evaluated them from the perspective of a college scout, you would say they were undersized but had an adequate natural athletic ability. Why did they have the success they had growing up in sports when many with greater talent, size and strength did not? I think the answer to that question lies in the way they approached earning playing time on their teams. When my sons were little, they realized the coach of the team was in charge. They intuitively understood their job was to give the coach what he wanted, with no excuses. I watched other parents run interference for their kids by talking to the coach about giving “little Johnny” more playing time; or lobbying for the coach to give their child a shot at a different position. That was never the way my boys approached sports. They would have died if they thought I had tried to persuade the coach on their behalf. If the coach was in charge, my boys figured out what the coach wanted and then they gave it to him as best they could. On every team, they played on
lesson to be learned from my son’s approach to sports. If you have a boss, find out what he or she needs and RAY wants from you and then WATERS give it to him or her with no Columnist excuses. Don’t depend on someone else to get you the coaches quickly noticed job promotion. Give your them because of their work best to your supervisor and ethic and their willingness to keep a good attitude and I help accomplish the coach’s believe in most cases the vision for the team. As a doors of advancement will proud dad, I think this was open up for you. It’s that one of the reasons they had simple. Show up every day so much success. And, I with a great attitude and believe it is why coaches produce. I believe that puts went out of their way to help you in the top 2 percent of open doors for them as they workers in America. You left a team to move to the will do better than 98 percent next level of competition. of everyone else with that I know some will disagree simple work philosophy. with my assertion. I have My sons played their last been around long enough football games a long time to know that the exception ago. Now they are successful does not negate the general businessmen with beautiful rule. I am sure coaches families and careers. I exist who are so clueless believe the success they that they could pass over a are experiencing now has a player who could make a direct correlation to the way contribution and leave him they played for their coaches sitting on the bench. It does when they were younger. happen from time to time. Never forget, the coach is in But my experience has been charge. Give the coach what that almost always some he wants, and he will play coach on the staff will see you, and you will have a the hard work and tenacity chance to be successful. The of a player fighting for a role trick is doing what it takes to and will become that player’s get in the game. champion. Ultimately a player earns his way onto the Ray Waters is a minister, field. a motivational speaker and If you want to achieve a columnist for Tallapoosa in business, there is a huge Publishers.
represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee. District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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espite decades of success, Alabama Republicans have possessed a key vulnerability which allows those outside the party to affect who we nominate to represent us in Congress, the Governor’s Mansion, and even the White House. Outdated laws in our state have long allowed Democrats to vote in GOP primary runoff elections – after already voting in their own Democratic primary races. This process is called “crossover voting” and while the Republican Party did everything they could to prevent this practice it was allowed under Alabama law. That’s why I sponsored a bill in the Alabama Senate to put a stop this unfair practice. We passed this bill and am proud to say it is about to make a difference in an election with national implications. On Aug. 15, the GOP primary election for United States Senate resulted in a runoff between Roy Moore and Luther Strange. That runoff will be held on September 26, and it will be the first primary runoff election in Alabama history where crossover voting will be prohibited by law. My bill, which Governor Ivey signed into law in May, safeguards our democracy and ensures a fair nominating process. Although both
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can vote for either the Democratic or Republican candidate. Today, Washington Republicans hold a very slim majority in the Senate, and whoever we send to Congress in November will play a critical role in cutting government spending, reducing taxes and safeguarding our own Alabama values. I plan on supporting the candidate who wins the GOP runoff on September 26 and I hope voter turnout beats expectations. The Republican runoff will be the first race to which the crossovervoting ban applies, and I look forward to this law legitimizing critical, close elections for years to come. I thank State Representative Arnold Mooney for carrying this bill through the State House, Governor Ivey for signing it in to law, and Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill for so quickly implementing the ban in time for such an important election. I look forward to working with all of the above as well as Alabama Democrats to make sure our elections stay free, fair, and accessible.
Democrats and Republicans in Alabama have previously banned crossover voting, that ban was unenforceable without a state law to back it up. The Sept. 26 runoff between Roy Moore and Luther Strange will be a fair contest with only Republican voters choosing the GOP nominee for the general election in November. And that’s the way it should be. This law helps Republicans choose their own candidates and Democrats do the same without any funny business or gamesmanship that can further erode the trust of Alabama voters. It also has the potential to boost the number of voters in our primary elections, which maintain notoriously low turnout levels. And, to be absolutely clear, the law does not stop anyone from voting for the candidate of their choice in any general election, regardless of party affiliation. When we get to the General Sen. Tom Whatley election, anyone – regardless represents District 27, which of party affiliation or their includes Tallapoosa County, primary election vote – in the Alabama Senate.
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Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council
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meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.
Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 8259841 to inquire about the agenda.
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CHRISTIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. is hosting its annual Christian General Assembly themed “Principles and Doctrine for the Perfecting of the Saints,” August 14-20 at the Liberty Life Center at 243 S Street in Alexander City. Daily at 9 a.m. there will be a prayer breakfast, 11:30 a.m. a seminar on Holy Bible research and at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
will be a worship and praise service with a speaker. Sunday, Aug. 20 is is Climax Day with Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor. REVIVAL SERVICES: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater will be hosting revival services Aug. 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Wake Up” with revival evangelist Pastor E. Tramaine Solomon of Springhill Baptist Church in Lineville. Melvin Ervin is pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE: Senior Rx Coordinator Deborah Jones with the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is helping to see if persons are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supple-
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Friday, August 18
GOSPEL SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting Brian Free and Assurance Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund. AL 96175
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Eagle Creek Baptist Church will have revival services August 20-22 at 6:30 p.m. each night. Dr.John Ed Mathison will be the revival preacher. Dr. Mathison retired after 36 years as senior Pastor of the Frazer United Methodist church in Montgomery. Under his leadership Frazer grew from 400 to over 8000 members.
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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: The Just Believe Women’s Conference will be Aug. 18 and 19 at Passion Church on Highway 63 North. Friday will start at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and inspiring testimonies.
CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 21-23 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest minister will be Rev. MacArthur Moss. Edward Milner is pastor.
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SOAP BOX DERBY: Dadeville’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby Race and Festival is August 19 at 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with plans and set up. Help make this a great day for children. Deadline for entry is August 5. Call Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339 with questions. The festival will start at 10 a.m. with inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horseshoe, cornhole and more. YARD SALE: The Ladies of the Elks will host their annual yard sale August 19 from 6 to 11 a.m. MUSTER ON THE TALLAPOOSA: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a Muster on the Tallapoosa August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Creek hunting camps, cannon firing, militia and musket drills, wool spinning and dyeing and more. There is a shaded picnic area with charcoal grills, tables and pavilions available. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on August 19 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund. BENEFIT RIDE: There is a benefit ride for Billy Ward Saturday, Aug. 19. Registration will be at Walmart starting at 8:30 a.m. kick stands up at 10 a.m. The route will be 70 to 100 miles with a gas and rest stop and stopping at Jeff Abbett’s House. Riders are $20 and $5 for passengers. A $20 donation will get you lunch and a door prize ticket. For more information call Jeff Abbett at 256-794-8972, Pattie McLain at 256-267-5374, Scott Vick at 256404-3841 or Donnie Ward Jr. at 334703-3538.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Volunteer Connections is recruiting volunteers to assist with the January through April 2018 free tax assistance program. A pre-training class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22 and again Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in one of these classes of for more information please call VCCA at 256234-0347 or email at vcca.al@gmail. com.
Sunday, August 20
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and
CHURCH HOMECOMING: The New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Sunday, August 27
CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One’ in concert. A love offering will be taken. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.
Monday, August 28
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The Alex City Area Ministerial Association is hosting a dinner for ministers and spouses August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Marshall Street Church of God. The meal will be a choice between pork chop or chicken with two vegetables, dessert and drink. The cost is $15 per person. Please respond ASAP to Pastor Mike Waldrop at radcom2jc@ gmail com or leave a message at 256392-4950. JOB FAIR: The will be a job fair at the Alexander City Sportplex at 1685 Riding Arena Monday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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August 22-24
CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alex City Ministerial Association is hosting a city wide revival at the GAP Fellowship Church August 22-24 at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Rev. Josh Sammons of Hillabee Baptist Church, Wednesday will be Bishop W.T. Traylor of Liberty Life Christian Center and Thursday Rev. Mike Jackson of Flint Hill United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, August 23
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Volunteer Connections is recruiting volunteers to assist with the January through April 2018 free tax assistance program. A pre-training class will be held and Tuesday, Aug. 22 and again Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in one of these classes of for more information please call VCCA at 256234-0347 or email at vcca.al@gmail. com.
Thursday, August 24
UNDERAGE DRINKING FOCUS GROUP: The East Alabama Mental Health Center at 287 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville is hosting an underage drinking and substance abuse focus group August 24 at 6 p.m. Questions can be directed to 334742-2112 or prevention@eamhc.org.
Saturday, August 26
PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Mt. Zion East Baptist Church on Stillwaters Drive is celebrating the 14th pastoral anniversary of Rev. Sis. Jimmy Thomas Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. J.C. Fryer of Pine Hill Baptist Church in Phenix City. Everyone is invited. ANNUAL HOMECOMING EVENT: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church will be hosting their Annual Homecoming Event Sunday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. There will be no evening services on this day. Mountain Community Amazing Grace Minister will provide the music and lunch will be served following morning services. Everyone is welcome to join for this special occasion of worship, music and fellowship. Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church is located in Mountain Community in Clay County. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: St. John A.M.E. Church in Socapatoy is hosting the 22nd Pastoral Appreciation of Rev. and Sister James R. MoCoy Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minster Kelvin Woods of St. Mary Baptist Church in Lincoln.
Wednesday, September 6
GRIEFSHARE: The Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church, next door to Russell Medical is hosting GriefShare. GriefShare is a grief recovery support group to find help and healing for the hurt of losing a love one. The 13 week curriculum uses videos and workbooks led by experts in the field of recovery. It starts Sept. 6 with meetings Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register or for more information call 256-234-2455.
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arry Truman was president, a gallon of gasoline cost 17 cents, and Perry Como was among the billboard’s top artists. The year was 1949 – the last time Auburn played three consecutive SEC road games. The Tigers lost at then-SEC Georgia Tech, then-SEC Tulane and Vanderbilt in consecutive weeks on the way to a miserable season — Earl Brown’s second-to-last, as a matter of fact. Since then, Auburn has won a pair of national championships, enjoyed a handful of undefeated seasons and SEC championships and celebrated three Heisman Trophy winners. And here we are again … it’s 2017 and the Tigers must play backto-back-to-back SEC road games again. What’s worse, Vanderbilt isn’t one of them this time. Instead, Auburn gets consecutive games with LSU in Death Valley, Arkansas in Fayetteville, and Texas A&M in College Station. Schedule-makers should be ashamed. This is the season many fans and pundits have pointed to. Auburn returns a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, has a new, heralded quarterback and gets rivals Georgia and Alabama at home. What could go wrong? I don’t know … maybe 2,900 miles traveled in one regular season if you throw in the other road trips to Clemson and Missouri. These days, scheduling goes a long way toward winning championships. Inferior teams have greater chances of winning divisional and conference championships based on favorable schedules. A lesser team goes unbeaten, or close, and is put on a postseason pedestal because its road trips were in Nashville or Lexington. On second thought, that lesser team will get whacked in the playoffs or conference championship game because it hasn’t been battletested. Gus Malzahn has an excellent opportunity to put a high-quality product on the field this season. Considering this team must endure the aforementioned landmine road games, then finish with the likes of Georgia and Alabama, the playoffs appear out of reach simply based on the schedule. Sadly, this team might even be better than the 2013 team that nearly won the national championship. Granted, where the game is played doesn’t have a complete impact on the way a team performs. Fields are all 100 yards long and 50 yards wide. But the term “home-field advantage” wasn’t just made up, either. Quality backup: As expected, Jarrett Stidham was named Auburn’s starting quarterback on Monday. They didn’t sign the nation’s toprated junior college quarterback to sit him on the bench. Speaking of the bench, Sean White gives Auburn arguably the best second-string quarterback option in the conference. Yeah, I’ve heard of Tua Tagovailoa. He hasn’t taken a collegiate snap, but I’m sure he’ll work out nicely in due time. White, on the other hand, has thrown for 2,845 career yards, has a completion percentage of 62 and holds a 135 career passer rating. He also threw for nine touchdowns against three interceptions as the starter last season. White’s problem, of course, is durability, and maybe the deep ball. I can’t question his toughness as he’s played through some pain in the past two seasons. But injuries knocked him to the bench over and over again. White understands the offense, is accurate and rarely looks rattled. For now, White is the most proven Plan B quarterback in the SEC – and don’t be surprised if he makes a big play in a crucial game at some point this season. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
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For some teams, football season starts in seven days or less. For others, it’s another two weeks before they’ll hit the gridiron for a game that actually counts. 2017 marks the fourth year the AHSAA has allowed teams 11 weeks to play all 10 games of the regular season, and while some area teams are taking advantage of their bye week by playing a scrimmage next week, others are hitting the ground running. Reeltown kicks off the season Thursday night with a game at Notasulga, while Dadeville and Central Coosa also begin during Week Zero by hosting LaFayette and Catholic Montgomery, respectively, on Friday. “I don’t mind scrimmaging ourselves,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “I’ve never been fond of preseason games. If you’re going to play somebody else this time of year, it might as well count.” Benjamin Russell and Horseshoe Bend will both play in jamborees during Week Zero. The Wildcats head to Stanhope Elmore, while the Generals scrimmage B.B. Comer. “It gives you a chance to play a game before it really counts, so you won’t be so wide-eyed for the first team,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said. “It gives you a chance to make some adjustments personnel wise, too. The only bad thing is you play 10 straight games.” For Dadeville, it’ll play 10
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Above: Reeltown’s Tre Hughley runs the ball against Notasulga during last year’s Week Zero game. Below: Dadeville’s Kadore Glenn throws up the stiff arm against LaFayette in Week Zero of 2016. Reeltown, Dadeville and Central Coosa all have Week Zero games this season.
consecutive weeks anyway. While a lot of teams have their bye weeks midseason, Dadeville’s is actually in Week 10. “I had this crazy idea that we needed a week off before we went into the playoffs, so I said that if we’re going to do a preseason game, we might as well just play,” Tiger coach Richard White said. “That way, if we make the playoffs, we’ll have a week off to recover, get injured people back. Well, it didn’t work out last year. We didn’t’ make the playoffs. So if we don’t make the playoffs again this year, we aren’t gonna play no Week Zero game again.” In terms of region play though, playing in Week Zero does allow teams to get two games under their belts before playing a team from the region. White said he saw some advantages in that because the Tigers seemed to play better during last year’s first region game.
For Reeltown and Central Coosa, they’ll both have a built-in bye week. The Cougars have off in Week 2, while the Rebels’ bye comes at the halfway point in Week 5. “I think it benefits us from
a smaller school to get that break and kind of regroup right there in the middle of the year,” Johnson said. “We’re in a tough region obviously, so getting a bye week Week 5 is big for us. It just breaks it up a little bit.”
2017 WEEK-BY-WEEK SCHEDULE Week Zero — Aug. 25 Thursday’s Game Reeltown at Notasulga, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games LaFayette at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Catholic Montgomery at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Friday’s Scrimmages Benjamin Russell at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at B.B. Comer, 7 p.m. Week One — Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 Thursday’s Game Dadeville at Reeltown, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games Central Clay Co. at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Notasulga, 7 p.m. Central Coosa at Fayetteville, 7 p.m. Week Two — Sept. 8 Friday’s Games Pelham at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Dadeville at Munford, 7 p.m. Lanett at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Woodland at Reeltown, 7 p.m. Bye Central Coosa Week Three —Sept. 15 Friday’s Games Benjamin Russell at Chelsea, 7 p.m. Dadeville at Leeds, 7 p.m.
Reeltown at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Prattville Christian at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Week Four — Sept. 22 Friday’s Games Opelika at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Holtville at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Ranburne, 7 p.m. Lanett at Reeltown, 7 p.m. Central Coosa at Beulah, 7 p.m. Week Five — Sept. 29 Friday’s Games Oxford at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Valley at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Holtville at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Thorsby at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Bye Reeltown Week Six — Oct. 6 Friday’s Games Benjamin Russell at Chilton County, 7 p.m. Dadeville at Tallassee, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at LaFayette, 7 p.m. Ranburne at Reeltown, 7 p.m. Central Coosa at Pike County, 7 p.m. Week Seven — Oct. 12 & 13 Thursday’s Game Minor at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m.
Show us your biggest summer catch Left: Devin Caviness caught this 12-pound stripe bass on Lake Martin earlier this year. Right: Shane Burns caught this striped bass near Kowaligia on Lake Martin earlier this summer. For your chance to be featured on our sports pages, send us your biggest catches of the summer, whether they be fish, turtles, snakes or other wildlife. Email your photos to sports editor lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com with name, size and location of the catch.
Friday’s Games Elmore County at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Vincent at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Reeltown at LaFayette, 7 p.m. B.B. Comer at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Week Eight — Oct. 20 Friday’s Games Benjamin Russell at Helena, 7 p.m. Dadeville at Handley, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Fayetteville, 7 p.m. Reeltown at Vincent, 7 p.m. Montgomery Acad. at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Week Nine — Oct. 27 Friday’s Games Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Childersburg at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Fayetteville at Reeltown, 7 p.m. Central Coosa at Southside Selma, 7 p.m. Week Ten — Nov. 2 & Nov. 3 Thursday’s Games Central Coosa at Childersburg, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Wadley, 7 p.m. Reeltown at Loachapoka, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games Beauregard at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Bye Dadeville
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am looking forward to discovering my new favorite piece of local art next month. It might be a painting or a portrait. Last year, it was a collage, and the year before that, it was a quilt. Other times, it has been a watercolor or a photograph. All I know about it right now is that it will depict some aspect of life in Tallapoosa County, and it will be entered in the 2017 Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest. My new favorite work of art may or may not be the winner of the contest – the winning work is featured on the cover of the magazine in October. It might already be finished or perhaps is little more than an idea taking form in the mind of its artist. I love seeing all of the entries for the contest come through the office door at TPI. I love meeting the artists who share their work and the townspeople who don’t think of themselves as artists but just happened to catch a unique and interesting image – a sunset or frog on a lily pad or an old, rusty truck fender – that struck them as a beautiful depiction of this place we call home. Home. The word means so many different things to each of us. For Cliff Clegg, it is 550 acres of forest and food plots where he can spend his retirement working on the tractor and sharing the land with his wife and children, grandchildren and friends. Gov. Kay Ivey honored Clegg this month for his management of the timberland at the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s annual achievement awards banquet. We talked with him after the banquet for the article on page 10, and I hope that article reflects his passion for that place he calls home. For two Benjamin Russell High School graduates who will perform on the sidelines at Auburn University home football games this season, home is a place that supported their dreams and shares in their joy at making the Tiger Paws team. Read about their journey to the top on page 26. You can see the joy of being home in the faces of this year’s Sun Festival event participants who are pictured in the Oh Snap! section starting on page 34 and in the recap photos on page 20. This weeklong celebration of summer also is a celebration of home for us. It’s not surprising that even people who don’t live here love stopping by, including the Apogee Adventure teenagers who took a break from their coast-to-coast bicycle ride to have lunch at the local Piggly Wiggly on their way to the Pacific Ocean. Read a bit of what this town means to them on page 22. That sense of pride and love of home that shows through in every entry of the magazine’s art and photography contest is something I look forward to every year, and I love sharing it in these pages with all of you. Check out the rules on this year’s event on page 30 and enter a photo or a painting or a drawing that says “home” to you. It could be my new favorite.
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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 12. HAPPY GARDEN 16. FROM THE TEE 20. MEDICAL NEWS 32. MONEY MATTERS 34. OH SNAP! 40. LAKE REGION EVENTS 50. THE LAST WORD 6 Lake Martin Living
18 Kaydence Bryan holds the Pie in the Sky medallion her mother found during this year’s Sun Festival celebration in Alexander City. Photo by Mitch Sneed
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L.E. Grinter submitted this oil painting of a lakeside cottage surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn for last year’s Lake Martin Living Art & Photography Contest. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2017 contest. See page 30 for details. Photo by Kenneth Boone
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Lawyer gains national recognition F. Jerome Tapley credits his success as a nationally recognized lawyer to his upbringing in smalltown Alexander City. Being the first male in his family to attend college, the recognition as one of the Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. and one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers as an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Matindale-Hubbell, is a huge honor. “I think in order to be effective in front of a judge and jury, you have to treat people like they’re people,” Tapley said. “I get that from my parents and my hometown.” While most of his work is done out of the Cory Watson Attorneys office in Birmingham, which includes product
liability and class action, he receives calls from and travels around the country taking on cases. “I think you can come from a small town and do big things. I think it’s an advantage frankly,” Tapley explained. “Hard work pays off. The folks in Tallapoosa County understand hard work. In my travels around the country doing cases and seeing lawyers from Ivy League schools, seeing lawyers who represent huge corporations, there is a different work ethic in smalltown folks. I won’t promise you I am the smartest lawyer in the case, but I will promise the other lawyers will not out work me.” ~Cliff Williams
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Local company Robinson Iron continues to expand its reach to iconic landmarks around the country. In the coming months, it will be involved with the renovation of three iron pieces in three different states. Fountain Square Park is the focal point of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Robinson Iron has disassembled the fountain for transport back to its local shop to refurbish the centerpiece, which is Hebe, the goddess of youth. The fountain was installed in May 1881 and will be reinstalled once renovations are complete. The cupola atop the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is another project taken on by Robinson Iron. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1859 and is one of the oldest working capitol buildings in the country. The detailed metal accents will be renovated for about $2.2 million. An 18-foot statue of Themis, Greek goddess of divine law sits 150 feet above the county courthouse in Waco, Texas. An arm and her scales were blown off in high winds three years ago, so Robinson Iron will remove the 5,900-pound piece to repair at home in Alexander City. "We have some pretty neat things going on right now. We are proud people trust us to take care of things that are so important to them," said Scott Howell. ~Mitch Sneed
Pay it Forward
Alexander City is one of the newest members of the painted rock phenomenon. Residents are painting colorful designs or inspirational messages on natural stones and placing them around the town for someone else to find. The hope is to simply spread joy or brighten someone's day. The finder can keep the rock or carry on the tradition and re-hide it. To get involved with the fun or learn more, visit Facebook pages Lake Martin Rocks AL!, Alex City Rocks! or New Site Rocks!!
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Local landowner wins governor’s conservation award
“Then, last summer, the trees were large enough for treehe 10-year-old loblolly pines grew so tightly together that length harvest, and we took out 300 loads of timber. We also Cliff Clegg started the reforestation project on his 550clear cut 100 acres and replanted with longleaf pines.” acre Tallapoosa County farm by cutting more than half Longleaf pines are slow growing but provide excellent habitat of the trees. Last summer, he thinned again, cutting the density for turkey, quail and a number of rare wildlife species, including down from the original 900 trees per acre to 200 trees per acre. the red-cockaded woodpecker. Longleaf pine management “We really just did what the experts told us to do,” said allows for control burning of trees as young as 2 years old, Clegg, who this month was named the Governor’s Forestry which opens the forest floor to sunshine, helps to rid the forest Conservationist of the Year at the Alabama Wildlife Federation of undesirable competition and promotes the growth of native (AWF) annual banquet. grasses and plants. The AWF awards program was The Department of Conservation started more than 40 years ago and Natural Resources and the as a way to recognize the work of Alabama Forest Service were very private individuals, corporations and helpful in the longleaf restoration in organizations that have significant both an advisory and cost-sharing impact on conservation, wildlife capacity, Clegg said. and outdoor resources, said AWF Then, three years ago, Clegg added Executive Director Tim Gothard. a 15-acre lake to the property. “The work that they do serves as “The creek we wanted to dam up an example that others can emulate,” flowed into a major tributary of Lake Gothard explained. Martin. So we hired a consultant to Clegg said he has done just that help us get a permit from the Corps – followed the examples and advice of Engineers. Also the Alabama of others – to create a recreational Department of Environmental property for his family and friends to Management, the Environmental enjoy. Governor's Forestry Conservationist of the Year Protection Agency and the National The project really began in 1995 AWF President Angus Cooper III (left) and Wildlife Federation have veto power. when Clegg and his wife Sarah Gov. Kay Ivey presented Alexander City's Cliff After two years and tons of paperwork purchased a small farm in Macon Clegg with the forestry award at the annual and complying with all things County, Alabama, as he prepared to AWF banquet on Aug. 4. necessary to protect the environment, retire from a career in the poultry we had a permit. industry. After implementing “I have hunted and fished all my life, so I wanted to be hands progressive forest management practices on the land for three on. The contractors are a big help, but I love being out on the years, they sold that farm and bought another, which they also tractor and doing the day-to-day work myself,” he said. improved and sold within a few short years. Clegg puts in about 20 acres of food plots for deer and turkey “Those two farms were farther away from our home in each year and enjoys spending time on the farm with friends Alexander City than we wanted them to be,” Clegg explained. and his family, which includes two sons, their wives and five “I wanted to be full time on the farm, and it was hard to do that grandchildren. from so far away.” “We also enjoy hosting special needs children brought to us “I wanted to do the right thing, to create a sanctuary for wildlife with basic woodlands management, but I needed a lot of by that great local group, Outdoor Friends Forever,” he said. “At first, we built just a small cabin on the property, but the help. I have read a lot about forest management, but I called on whole family could not stay there together. A couple of years ago, people who know more about it than I do,” he said. “Steve Forehand at Russell Lands, with the work he does on all we added a second cabin that will accommodate everyone so we can all use the land together,” he said. their land, has been a great inspiration and source of education “We have worked very hard on this place, and we are for me, and Claude Jenkins, a consultant with AWF, has advised beginning to see the results of the things people have told us to us on several issues. Michael Heatherly with Sizemore & do. In forestry, you had better have a boatload of patience. In the Sizemore Forestry has been our on-site forester, in that he helps poultry business, we could change something about the process me with how to do what needs to be done, including planting, burning and herbicide applications. And there is a lot of work to and know in 10 minutes whether or not we had made a good decision, but with this, we sometimes have to go through two or be done. three growing seasons to see if we have done the right thing. “When we came in and did the first cutting, it wasn’t really “It was nice to be recognized for all the hard work in time. The trees were not big enough to cut for timber, but it improving the land, but the real reward is in being out there on a was ragged and I was impatient. We went in with a chipping tractor and seeing it. I am just grateful for all the help we’ve had.” operation and took out 400 trailer loads of wood chips. 10 Lake Martin Living
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hree weeks ago, we received word that a longtime friend had passed away. We were granted the privilege of being godparents to her children. My wife was recovering from back surgery, and we did not know whether we would be able to travel. One of the godchildren called and told us that the funeral had been delayed, and that gave my wife time to be checked by her doctor for travel. The last time we had contact with the children of our friend was 35 years ago when we lived in Hamburg, New York. Since that time, they had all married, and the family numbers grew to well over 30 children and grandchildren. It was a wonderful reunion. During that visit, we discovered two of the godchildren were Master Gardeners. The eldest daughter invited us for breakfast and a tour of her beautiful garden. We soon learned that many of the children had interest and knowledge of plants, flowers and herbs and how to use them for wellness. The picture in this article was taken from one of her gardens. Lake Martin Living 13
The University of Maryland Medical Center also reports that The Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea (Aster Family) the portion of the plant that grows above ground is the most will forever remind us of this very special family. When we arrived home after our visit, I walked to the flower effective. Interestingly, in Germany dietary herbs are regulated by the government. Above ground parts of the Echinacea garden at the farm, and low and behold, we found several purpurea species are actually approved as natural remedies for purple coneflowers in full bloom, transporting our thoughts to urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, colds a beautiful past event. and slow-healing wounds. Purple coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are attractive Echinacea’s history began when Echinacea purpurea was and rugged flowers that draw butterflies and songbirds to the garden. Bright and colorful, these perennials are daisy-like with used by the Great Plains Indians as a painkiller. It’s especially raised centers, and it’s the seeds found in the dried flower heads effective for the following types of pain: Pain in the bowels, Pain that attract birds. They tend to associated with headaches, pain bloom midsummer, are relatively associated with HSV (herpes); drought-tolerant and can take the pain associated with gonorrhea; heat. Coneflowers also make great pain associated with measles; cut flowers. snake bites; sore throats; The genus name is from If you have Echinacea plants, it is fun to make stomach ache; tonsillitis and the Greek “echino,” meaning your own delicious tea; here’s how to do it: toothache. “hedgehog” an allusion to the Mix one part Echinacea, including leaves, flowers Some common ways to use spiny, brownish central disk. and roots with 1/4 part lemon grass and 1/4 part Echinacea to combat pain is to Purple Coneflower is a showy, mint leaves (of any kind). Pour hot water over the drink the herbal tea, or even easily grown, garden plant. leaves, and let it steep for five minutes. Strain and make a paste out of the ground Plant the seeds in the spring add raw honey to taste. herb and rub it directly on the in humus-rich, well-drained If you don’t have plants, you can buy loose-leaf area that is affected. soil, about 1 to 3 feet apart, tealeaves and plant parts and brew in a similar Arguably the number one depending on the type, in full fashion. Be sure to purchase your tea from a killer worldwide, inflammation sun. Coneflowers can tolerate reputable dealer for best results. is at the root of most diseases. some shade. If you can’t find loose leaves, purchase a Various factors, including In the spring, put a thin layer high quality tea bag (such as stress, toxins in our food and of compost around the plants, Traditional Medicinal Organic poor sleep all contribute. then a 2-inch layer of mulch to Echinacea Tea) and brew as Thankfully, as explained help keep the plants moist and directed. Add raw honey or by the University of prevent weeds. raw stevia to taste. British Columbia, regular If you receive less than an inch Echinacea consumption of rain a week, water your plants can effectively reverse and regularly during the summer. alleviate various types of If your plants are floppy, cut inflammation. them to the ground after they flower. The National Institute Remember to cut off the dead/faded flowers to prolong of Health reports that it can the blooming season and prevent excessive self-seeding. even help with uveitis, or eye To attract birds, keep the late-season flowers on the plants inflammation. It’s a good idea for people who struggle with to mature. chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Divide your plants into clumps every three to four years to regularly consume the herbal tea. in spring or autumn, although coneflowers do not like Warning: excessive disturbance. Echinacea is clearly a potent therapeutic herb that has This flower, once established, can be aggressive if not tended. numerous health benefits; however, people with compromised Technically classified as an herb, several species of the immune systems, such as HIV, AIDs, multiple sclerosis or Echinacea plant are used to make medicine from its flowers, tuberculosis should not use the herb without supervision from leaves and roots. a health professional. Prior to 1950 and the introduction of antibiotics, Echinacea Also, if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family, held an esteemed medicinal status. As the health care industry such as daisy, sunflower, ragweed and chrysanthemum, you shifted, antibiotics became the rage, and the herb lost much of may also be allergic to Echinacea. its esteem. I would like to give credit to Constance Kingston, who Most people don’t realize that the chemicals contained in wrote about her Mimosa tree in her front yard. She was the the root differ significantly from those in the upper part of inspiration for the article and motivation to do the research for the plant. The roots have high concentrations of volatile oils, last month’s article. while the parts that grow above the soil tend to contain more polysaccharides that are known to trigger immune function. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle’s Roost Herb Farms is a Master Many of Echinacea’s chemical constituents are, in fact, Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, powerful immune system stimulators and can provide a significant therapeutic value. A few that you’re probably familiar vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 26 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net. with are essential oils, flavonoids, inulin, polysaccharides and Vitamin C.
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How I spent my summer vacation Keeping an eye on the future of CACC’s golf team
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incoming CACC golf freshmen were under par rom August through May, I am busy with my after the first round. It was good to see that these team for school and golf at Central Alabama four also made the 36-hole cut, where most of the Community College (CACC), so in the field went home. summer, my friends often say, “now that you have All of my new guys are from Alabama. This is time for yourself …” a first for me and possibly for CACC golf. I was a But summer is not a lazy time for me. bit disappointed that the field in the State Junior The end of May through mid-August is my main had no golfers from Tallapoosa County. I would time of year to recruit and prepare for the next love to see more boys and girls focus on their golf year’s golf program. This is when I travel around in our area, though I do understand that when we Alabama and the Southeast in search of talented have one of the nation’s most beautiful recreational young golfers who may choose CACC as their lakes, it is difficult for these young people to beat college of choice. This year, I attended a number of balls and practice their putting in the heat of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour (SJGT) events, the summer instead of hanging out with the pretty girls Southern Junior Golf Championship and the State on the lake. Junior Golf Championship held in Scottsboro. Dave Jennings Watching these young golfers in tournament Conveniently for me, the Southern Junior Golf play is amazing, especially the 9- to11-year-old Championship and one of the SJGT tournaments boys. These youngsters are so much better than were held at Willow Point Golf & Country Club this year and saw some very talented young golfers in Alexander boys of that age when I was 9, 10 and 11. It was really fun to follow one young boy in this age group in Scottsboro – City for those events. Christopher Yeilding . The winner of both of these tournaments is a University of Christopher is the grandson of Dr. Allen Yeilding, the Alabama Birmingham committed player named Ethan Hagood. oncologist who saved my life in my battle with cancer. Allen was Not only is this young man a fine golfer but also I was delighted also a tremendous young golfer who played for the University of to find that he is a terrific young man. Alabama while he attended medical school. At the Southern Junior, one of my incoming freshmen, Reed I watched Christopher play the first four holes, and boy, did Love, held the position of second place for a while in the final he display character and talent. These boys played from a set of round. Unfortunately, the back nine got to Reed a little, but he shorter tees than the 14- to18-year-old boys, but the course was did finish in the top 10, and I was thrilled with his level of play. Recently, I traveled to Scottsboro and watched a lot of boys compete in the 2017 Alabama Boys State Junior Championship Tournament Play at Goosepond Colony’s Lake course. All of my incoming Attending junior level golf tournaments like the freshmen were competing here, and it provided a great Southeastern Junior Golf Tournament at Willow Point gave opportunity to watch them play, as well as see some 2018 Coach Jennings the opportunity to look at future players for the CACC team. recruits. I assure you, I got a bit excited when four of the five
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still a good test. I was impressed, as Christopher made par on No. 1 with a 2-putt. He then proceeded to hit the par-5 second hole in 2 strokes; and then, 2-putted for birdie. On the par-3 No. 3, he hit his iron shot to approximately 30 feet from the hole and made a terrific 2-putt. Unfortunately, he made a bogey on the tricky par-4 fourth hole, but you would never have guessed that he made bogey; he handled it like a champion. After the threeday competition, Christopher won his age group by four shots, shooting a total of 4 over par. I spent three days in the sun (105-degree heat index) from 7:30 a.m. until dark, monitoring a number of boys who had contacted me previously with an interest in playing for CACC. I have a good idea who I would like to have join the team right off the bat for next year, but through this recruiting process, I have a nice list of talented young men from which to choose should I lose any of my preferred recruits. CACC golf should remain healthy and competitive over the next few years. I wish everyone could watch junior tournaments like those I attended this year. These youngsters are awesome. Their character and manners on the course are what every parent and grandparent would want for their children and grandchildren. I can’t tell you how many of these kids walked up and introduced themselves with a hand extended, awaiting a handshake from me. They were truly impressive. I know that there are a number of readers of this article who have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews that play golf and want to play at the college level. Aside from professional golf swing help, let me suggest that these kids get involved in tournament play. Coaches are interested in tournament results. There are a large number of junior tournaments, and if a junior golfer plays in all of them, there’s a good chance that this decision could clean out a bank account; however, that isn’t necessary. Set up a reasonable schedule that works well for the budget. Check with friends to see if players could share hotel rooms and rides. Parents and young golfers will meet some really good people in these events, and youngsters will learn to compete at the highest level amongst their peers. Check with local golf professionals on updates or upcoming golf tournaments; they should have information to share. A number of years ago as I began my college-coaching career, I asked the head golf coach (at the time) from Georgia State University what he really was looking for in recruits. One of the things that he said stuck with me. “I look for kids who are competing on their own during the summer as much as possible. I never bring a kid in unless he has played a fairly extensive summer schedule. Why should I invest in a player with a scholarship who won’t invest in himself?” That stuck with me after all these years. Understanding that not everyone has a big bank account, I weigh that when considering recruits. As long as they are competing as often as possible and at the highest level that their family can afford, I’m good with that. For me to take a young player seriously, he must play more golf than just high school golf. In college, we are not 13th grade golf. College is certainly another level up, and I assure you, I take it very seriously and I expect the same from my team members. It’s never too early to plan for next summer’s junior golf schedule. These competitions will help a child grow and mature. ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Community College. Lake Martin Living 17
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Festival 2017
Alexander City Celebrates Summer
With more than 50 events spread over nine days, the Fifth Annual Sun Festival was a great success. Among the highlights (clockwise): Aubie had a little fun with an Alabama fan; Moon Taxi performed at Strand Park; families spent time on the water at Wind Creek State Park; the Sportplex hosted drone races; runners cooled off on a Slipn-Slide after the 5K race; Faith Night featured a variety of musical artists; the Central Alabama Community College fishing team helped local kids catch fish; and (center) bingo night was a big hit. The event is sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and includes something fun for all ages. Photos by Mitch Sneed & Cliff Williams
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New Docs on the Block Medical News
Susan Foy
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ith the end of summer comes many much-anticipated events – the start of a new school year; the excitement of Friday night high school football; college game days, complete with tailgating, BBQ and traditional orange and blue or crimson and white attire. At Russell Medical, summer’s end heralds the arrival of several new physicians to our medical staff. Join us as we welcome them to the Lake Martin area. Russell Medical proudly welcomes Dr. Tate Hinkle and Dr. Justin Vines to Total Healthcare, a primary care practice currently located in two suites of the Professional Building while their new expansive facility is under construction. Dr. Hinkle received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UAB Huntsville Family Medicine. He is a native of Lanett and is excited to relocate close to home. Dr. Hinkle Dr. Vines 20 Lake Martin Living
also received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Alabama Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa. Dr. Vines and his wife Joanna have two small children and recently moved to their new home on Lake Martin. Dr. Ravali Tarigopula, pulmonologist, Dr. Vines is welcomed by the medical staff, as well as patients suffering from lung disorders and sleep apnea. “Dr. Tari” is board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, sleep medicine and internal medicine. Her office is located in Suite 209 of the Professional Building. Dr. Tari We are
pleased to welcome four surgeons to the UAB Surgery Clinic at Russell Medical. Dr. Helen Krontiras, Dr. Rachael Lancaster and Dr. Catherine Parker are surgical oncologists who specialize in breast surgery. All three exceptional physicians are certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Krontiras received her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, as well as her internship and residency training. She completed a fellowship at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lancaster completed medical school and residency training at UAB School of Medicine and completed her fellowship at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Parker Dr. Krontiras received her medical degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana, and residency training from
LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed her fellowship at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Greg Dr. Lancaster Kennedy, M.D., PhD., is a general, colon and rectal surgeon and sees patients in Suite 207, UAB Surgery Clinic at Russell Medical. Dr. Kennedy is certified by the American Dr. Parker Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kennedy received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine Dr. Kennedy in Seattle, Washington. He earned his doctorate in cancer biology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where he also completed his general surgery residency. He completed his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Russell Medical is proud to welcome all of these physicians to our medical staff and the Lake Martin community. For appointment information, please contact our physician referral line at 256329-7149 or find us on the web at www. russellcares.com. ~Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.
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Tallapoosa on the Tour
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Teenagers ride through Tallapoosa County on an annual adventure trip
STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS COURTESY OF APOGEE ADVENTURES
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n a six-week, 2,700-mile bicycle tour from Charleston, South Carolina, to San Diego, California, a group of 12 co-eds last month stopped in Alexander City and had some of the best pulled pork and warmest hospitality of their trip. The group was traveling as part of Apogee Adventures, a teen adventure camp, and its America Coast to Coast package, which was developed in 2009. The company was founded in 2001 by Kevin Cashman and is a collaboration of his love of working with kids and bicycle touring. The expeditions are open to students ages 11-18 throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. The teens in this year’s group are aged 15-18 and came from Illinois, Washington, California, New York, Massachusetts and beyond. The team came together in Charleston with their bikes and panniers in tow before the
start of their summer journey. “It’s quite an undertaking. The idea is not just about riding across the country, but about doing it together and doing it as a team. There are days where someone is up and someone is down, and you have to keep pushing through. It’s a wonderful growing experience for kids,” said Cashman. Cashman and his team developed the route to follow historical settlement of the country from east to west and also to include a variety of scenic areas across the country, including the Deep South, West Texas, the Rocky Mountains and deserts all the way to the beaches of the West Coast. He worked with bike coalitions and bike clubs in these areas to plan the perfect route for participants, in terms of safety, length and accessibility. “We look for good rural roads with a good shoulder and low traffic volumes. Passing through Alexander City seemed like a good place to go and was one of the bigger towns, with smaller roads,” said Cashman, who wanted to be sure to avoid large metropolitan areas, such as Atlanta, Birmingham and Montgomery. It was the middle of their 93-mile day, which was one of their longest, when team leader Tim Hunt took his group to the Piggly Wiggly in Alexander City where a hearty, delicious meal had been prepared and was waiting for them. The America Coast to Coast trip has been passing through Alexander City for nine years now, so the grocery store had a heads up they were on the way. “It’s not often that a town we aren’t staying in cooks for us or offers us food just for passing through. We had such a warm welcome in Alexander City, and we really appreciate that. The hospitality and the people we met were all so nice – we had a great experience there. Plus, the view of the Southeast and its scenery is beautiful to look at all day,” said Hunt, who is originally from California but heard about Adventure of a Lifetime
Previous Page: Apogee Adventures kids received warm hospitality during their trip through Alabama; Top: Students take a six-week journey and are responsible for carrying all their belongings on their bikes; Bottom: Last year's group of travelers celebrate their accomplishment at their destination in the Pacific Ocean.
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Apogee Adventures while attending Bowdoin College in Maine. The participants burn an inconceivable number of calories each day, so they appreciate a nice meal when they get it. Hunt said the group takes a full rest day every week or so, and that time is used to catch up on sleeping and eating. Also, it gives them an opportunity to do laundry or fix any bike problems they may be having. There is a support car that follows the group to handle any medical or mechanical injuries there may be. Hunt said they deal with one or two flat tires each day and the occasional broken spoke. The teens are responsible for everything they can carry on their bikes, so aside from sleeping bags and pads, they carry only limited changes of clothes and a small number of toiletries. Also, since bicyclists each pay $6,500 up front for lodging and food, they need a limited amount of cash on hand over the course of the rip. “It’s an epic experience. It’s incredibly challenging and pushes us to our limits for sure,” said Hunt, who led this particular trip for the first time, but has been a leader on other Apogee trips for five summers. There are always two leaders in a group, both a man and a woman, who are responsible for the day-to-day progress of the trip, making sure everyone is awake, well fed and staying healthy, safe and hydrated, said Hunt. Also, one leader heads up the pack while the other takes the rear to ensure that everyone is accounted for, and a good pace is continually monitored. Even though all participants are required to interview and provide references, both Hunt and Cashman believe there is a wide range of athletic ability among the group. The route was intentionally mapped out to start with shorter, easier days so as to not discourage any of the participants too quickly. “Anyone in reasonable shape and motivated enough to push through it, can definitely be a part of this journey,” said Hunt. Biking through the South in the summer months would be taxing on anybody, so the team tries to start at first light
each day between 5:30 a.m. Southeast Travels and 6 a.m. and reach their day’s A group of 12 students destination between 4 p.m. and stops to take a photo crossing into Mississippi 6 p.m. Cashman mentioned that sometimes the students will after a three-day tour through Alabama, camp, but they prefer to ensure including a stop at they are out of the heat and into the Piggly Wiggly in air conditioning, so they often Alexander City. stay in community centers, churches or schools. The bikers average about 85 miles a day, but such a long journey can often feel like no progress is being made. Hunt said the beginning is the hardest because when looking at a map, there still appears to be an immense amount of ground to cover, even after a few days of riding. “I think it’s sort of a mix of disbelief at what we’re doing and sort of not being sure if it’s an achievable goal,” said Hunt. The group is one of two on the route this summer and hit its halfway point in Texas on July 22. Hunt said it’s the first time he’s felt they’ve made any progress and also made sure everyone was rotating their bike tires, as the back ones tends to wear more quickly than the front due to the weight of bikers’ bags. “In my mind, we were still on the East Coast, and it’s just been a day or two when it started to feel like were getting toward the western U.S. The air got dry, landscape and vegetation changed, and it really felt like we were finally getting somewhere,” said Hunt. The voyage gives teens the opportunity to meet locals from a variety of areas and to embrace the culture of different environments across the nation. When crossing that finish line in San Diego, family and friends of the bikers often are waiting with open arms to congratulate them and celebrate. “You can imagine, as a parent having not seen them for six weeks, to see such a huge undertaking accomplished – riding across the whole country by bicycle by their own power – how proud they must be,” said Cashman.
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Tiger Paws The 2017 college football season will see two BRHS grads on the sidelines
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arlee Sharpe and Darby Hines knew when they started dancing at age 2 and attending Auburn University (AU) sports games with their families, that they wanted to be a part of that spirit and leadership they witnessed on the sidelines. “When I would go to Auburn games, I would always watch the Tiger Paws. It was my favorite part and my dream,” said Sharpe. That dream has come true for both of these Alexander City natives, as they join the AU Tiger Paws on the sidelines this season. Neither girl applied to any other school except Auburn, and both have generational connections to the university. Sharpe, a year older than Hines, had the honor of being accepted to the Tiger Paws, a group of 20 elite dancers chosen from a group of 50-75 candidates, two years in a row. Hines will be a starting freshman and said she is looking forward to being a part of the family that Sharpe has described as a group of best friends. “One thing I’m looking forward to is having that good, family-based team around me. My family won’t be around since I will be in Auburn, but I’m going to have other people who understand me, and that’s going to be so nice,” said Hines. Every member has to try out again each year, and Sharpe said auditions the second year were even more nerveracking than the first, since she knew what she’d be missing had she not made the cut. Hines said she also was anxious for her try-out when she realized that even though she was a good dancer with a long 26 Lake Martin Living
track record, she was Dream Come True Carlee Sharpe and Darby going up against some Hines of Alexander City have of the best. accomplished their dreams of “These girls come from being a big fish in becoming Auburn Tiger Paws. a small pond to being a really bitty fish in a really large pond. One thing I’ve learned over my seven years of coaching is that people don’t even try out unless they’re good. Most of them have danced all their lives and invested time, blood, sweat and tears into it since they were little,” said Helen Yates Baggett, coach of the AU Tiger
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Paws. The audition process involves three across-the-floor progressions, which focus on technique, and three oneminute dances – jazz, hip-hop and pom, a cheer-style dance using pom-poms. The first selection narrows the field to about 30 dancers, and judges are typically previous Tiger Paws members, former coaches or other dance experts in the field that are not necessarily connected to AU. The second round of auditions includes a five- to eightminute interview, as it takes more than just being a good dancer to make the team.
“These girls are the face of Auburn to the person they meet, whether that is a 90-year-old at a nursing home or the 3-year-old who wants to take a picture with them. They have to be able to communicate to all ages. You make it because of your dance ability, but in the long run, you’re a role model for kids across the Auburn family,” said Baggett. “Both Carlee and Darby are positive young women. The interview process was a key point for both of them. They have great qualities and are able to portray it in communication with others.” Another important element to the right fit is the ability Lake Martin Living 27
to create balance, said Hines. Both Sharpe and she were involved greatly throughout high school with dance team (and both were captains), student council and teaching dance classes to younger girls, so being able to juggle effectively has come easily. “We were always really involved, so we know how to make a schedule and be on time. We know how to handle things,” said Hines. The Tiger Paws is a full-year commitment and requires its members to perform at all home football games, home men and women’s basketball games and even some volleyball, soccer and gymnastics meets. Also, the team practices and runs five times a week and works out three times a week. Along with duties to the university, the group partakes in community service events, local high school pep rallies and a Tiger Paws camp for younger girls interested in trying out down the road, to provide both technical skills and emotional support. Sharpe and Hines both attended the camp for three years when they were in high school, which provided extra experience needed to perform at this level. “You have to be able to put everything On the Sidelines Sharpe and Hines will perform else aside as a Tiger at all home football and Paw. Academics basketball games. comes first, of course, but you have to put this before a lot of things because it’s time consuming and takes commitment,” said Sharpe. Being in shape is another huge benefit, added Sharpe, as these girls are on their feet for up to 12 hours on game days. Before the game even begins, they attend their own tailgate, which is put together on a rotating basis by different parents of the team, and make requested appearances at other tailgates; they then participate in Tiger Walk, the football team’s entrance down the street to the stadium and a chance for fans to get pumped up; and then Spirit March. 28 Lake Martin Living
“Spirit March is one of my favorite parts because literally everyone that is part of the game is there, plus all of the fans. It’s loud; everyone’s surrounding you; it’s great,” said Sharpe. The Tiger Paws’ dance routines consist mostly of cheer, hip-hop and jazz, which come easily to Sharpe and Hines, as they have each been dancing for 15 years. Both girls said the reason they love dance is its ability to distract from problems or release unwanted stress. It all began at Barbara’s Studio of Dance in Alexander City owned by Barbara Yates, said Hines, where the girls spent four days a week, danced competitively and, eventually, taught dance to their own students ages pre-school to eighth grade, whom they consider “their girls” based on the close relationships they have developed. “Carlee and I wouldn’t be the people or the dancers we are today without Miss Barbara. She has been such a big part of our lives and helped us grow spiritually as well,” said Hines. “She’s basically like our second mom.” Yates has owned her dance studio in Alexander City for 20 years and said the drive and performance she has seen in both Sharpe and Hines, along with the positive influence they made on their dance students, made her proud of their successes. “I knew how hard they worked, and whether they made it or not, I knew they had done their best; but to make the team was just the icing on the cake,” said Yates, who had three daughters of her own join the Tiger Paws and compares the position to a job. Carlee’s mother, Kelly, said she often replays old dance videos from Miss Barbara’s when the two were very young and is proud of how far her daughter has come. She said she attends every game, pep rally and event possible because she doesn’t want to miss anything. “I always thought she was just so cute out there dancing when she was little. But now I see the progress she has made. Both girls have leadership skills, which just come natural to them,” said Kelly.
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Art contest entries now accepted
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is the season of art in Tallapoosa County, and Lake Martin Living magazine joins the fray with the annual art and photography contest that features the works of local artists in our October issue. Entries will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 22. There are no entry fees, and each artist is allowed to submit up to three pieces of work, which must depict an aspect of life in Tallapoosa County. All entries must be clearly identified on the back of the work with the artist’s name, address, telephone number and email address. Entries must be ready to hang when submitted. The winning entry will be featured on the cover of the October Lake Martin Living, and at least one entry from each artist will be shown inside the magazine issue. Artwork will be on display at Gallery 128 in Alexander City during the month of October, and the public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice entry during regular business hours between Oct. 3 and Oct. 6. To enter, artists should bring their works to the
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TPI office at 548 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City, by 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. To be fair to all artists, entries brought after the deadline cannot be accepted. Entries should be picked up at Gallery 128 after Oct. 31 but before Nov. 4. Neither Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., nor Emporium Wine/Gallery 128 are responsible for artworks entered in the contest and reserve the right to withdraw any entry from exhibit for any reason. The contest was started more than 15 years ago to showcase the works of local artists, and its purpose remains the same. When TPI purchased Lake Martin Living magazine five years ago, the publisher retained the popular art and photography contest. Works in paints, pastels, pencils, textile and photography are the most common entries, and all skill and experience levels are eligible for entry. Hobbyists, amateur artists and photographers and professionals are encouraged to enter – this contest is just for fun! For additional information, call 256-234-4281 or email editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.
What Says 'Home' to Local Artists?
Opposite: Lynita Motes' oil painting of a family friend at the lake cabin took best of show and the People's Choice award in last year's competition and was featured on the cover of the October 2016 issue; Above: Tommy Chatham's wildlife entries included a photo of turtles on a log; Right: Barb Kazmierczak submitted this painting of a loyal foor-footed friend; Below: Liz Edge's Lake Martin Sunset oil on canvas took first place in last year's friendly competition.
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Income-producing investments could keep retirement savings on track
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ore than 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring every day. The question they ask is “Will I have sufficient income in retirement to live comfortably?” While today’s political leaders promise to “save” Social Security and Medicare benefits, these programs provide only a minimum safety net for seniors, rather than the promise of a comfortable retirement. For many retirees today, there is a looming retirement crisis. Corporate America took notice of the retirement crisis about 15 years ago. Companies in major industries (airlines and steel, for example) filed for bankruptcy protection, in large part due to their inability to meet their pension obligations. Jim Littman Companies began to shift away from employer-sponsored pension plans toward employee-contribution 401(k) plans. In 1998, almost 60 percent of Fortune 500 companies offered defined benefit pension plans to new salaried employees. Today, that number is less than 20 percent. Companies like Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Verizon, L.L. Bean and DuPont have ended pension contributions for active employees. The increased benefit costs are attributed to longer employee lifespans, fluctuating contribution requirements due to investment results and an increase in Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation insurance premium rates. In the past, people worked until their early 60s, earned pensions and collected Social Security benefits. Today, most people know that they will have to rely more on their own savings and investments to generate retirement income. Unfortunately, employees often withdraw or reduce 401(k) contributions to purchase a first home, help children with college expenses, pay for medical expenses or to pay for living expenses following a job loss. For these reasons, Baby Boomers find that they must work a little longer or work part-time to provide retirement income lasting 20 years or more.
How can individuals adapt their retirement income strategies? Certified financial planner David Willis offered the following insights: The policies of the Federal Reserve and sluggish pace of economic growth have caused interest rates to remain painfully low. This presents quite a thorn in the side for those seeking income from the assets they’ve accumulated. There are many different strategies and options for producing income during the retirement years. Frankly, there are too many to discuss in depth in this article, but a few are worth highlighting. Some examples of income-producing investments include dividend-paying David Willis stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds and real estate investment trusts. Recently, it has been routine to see many common stock dividends exceed the yield on long-term government bonds. Dividend-paying stocks have historically provided growth potential and a rising stream of income. Other options include owning rental property, purchasing income-producing annuities, utilizing home equity – either through loans or reverse mortgages – and income-oriented mutual funds. Municipal bonds issued by state and local government entities provide income that is free from federal tax and often state tax, too.
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Always consult your financial and tax advisor when making decisions about your portfolio. ~ Jim Littmann is a mortgage loan originator with Home Place Mortgage in Alexander City. He can be reached at 256329-1410. ~ David Willis is a financial advisor and branch owner with Raymond James Financial Services in Alexander City. He can be reached at 256-414-3355.
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THE LAKE REGION
FEATURED EVENT
Expand Your Horizons Fall Semester Schedule Sept. 11 Dolores Hydock will present The Red-Headed Woman Meets Mr. Death and Southern Comfort in a CastIron Skillet, which is considered one of the last traditional tall-tales of the American frontier. Sept. 18 Dr. Paul Harris will present The Berlin Airlift and Operation Kinderlift and will discuss two humanitarian maneuvers performed by the U.S. Air Force in Germany. Sept. 25 Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, the People’s Poet, which uncovers the difficult, fascinating biography of the country music icon who died in 2016. Oct. 2 Sarah Bill Wright will present Ida Quilt Project after her reenactment of an album quilt project created by 12 women in Talladega County in 1851. Oct. 16 Dr. James Hansen will present, Robert Trent Jones and the Making of Modern Golf on Oct. 16, telling the story of the English immigrant who designed courses in 42 states and 28 countries. Oct. 23 The final speaker, Dr. Mark Conversino, will present the Hot Topic of the Day on Oct. 23. Conversino is a retired Air Force veteran and joined the faculty of the Air War College in 2002. His discussion will not be known until the day he presents but will offer a look into current events in the military world at that time. 40 Lake Martin Living
The fall schedule for Horizons Unlimited is set to provide six presenters to entertain, educate and inspire local audiences. Each lecture will be held at the Alexander City Board of Education located at 375 Lee St. and run from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a question and answer section with the presenter afterward. Horizons Unlimited membership is required each semester, with a flat rate of $20 per person or $30 per couple, which covers all six lectures and includes refreshments of coffee and desserts at each gathering. Registration for the fall quarter begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2017. Susie Boyles, a volunteer with Horizons Unlimited, said the committee chooses lecturers based on the Alabama Humanities Foundation list of recommended speakers. For 26 years, the organization has brought speakers and performers to the area for intellectual inspiration and stimulation. “We try to get something for everyone. It’s a real versatile program. It’s difficult to specify the type of people coming each time because it really depends on the topic,” said Boyles, who added that the majority of attendees are retired; however, many professionals come to hear the lectures during their lunch breaks, and people travel in from other towns. Boyles mentioned these presentations also could be used as learning tools, and she has seen teachers bring in students, if the topic was relatable, to enhance current lesson plans.
LAKE REGION EVENTS Aug. 19
Alabama Avenue at Chuck’s
Alabama Avenue will spend the night at Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin to end the summer with singing and dancing. Music starts at 8 p.m.
Aug. 19
Discover the Stars
The team from the Space and Science Center at Columbus State University will bring their giant telescopes for stargazing. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meal catered by SpringHouse Restaurant, followed by a presentation from the science team. Tickets are $50 per person and include a $10 credit from Catherine’s Market. Space is limited, to reserve a spot early call Robert Gunn at 256-496-4232.
Aug. 19
Big Dreams Have No Limits
Alexander City Parks & Recreation and the Outdoor Friends Forever program will host a concert with Kyle Wilson, Russell Craig and Route 66 and an auction by Alabama’s State Auctioneer of the Year Chuck Bradley at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex football field. General admission tickets are $15, and all proceeds benefit the Alexander City Dream Field, a sports field for children with special needs. Gates open at 6 p.m., the auction starts at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. V.I.P. tickets are available for $35 per person or $60 per couple. V.I.P. ticket holders include a pre-event dinner. Contact Sonny Wilson at 256-329-6736.
Aug. 26
Alabama Art Colony Uno Workshop
Alisa Koch will conduct a workshop using oils and palette knife from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Emporium Wine, 128 Calhoun St., Alexander City. Cost for the workshop is $95 and includes all supplies and lunch. Reserve a place by sending a check payable to Alabama Art Colony to Barbara Grimes, 1923 Mulberry St., Montgomery AL 36106. Include email address and cellphone number with payment. For details, call Barb at 334-546-2233.
Sept. 3
Labor Day Weekend Concert
The summer concert series at The AMP ends with performances by The Bank Walkers, Rexton Lee, Ashton Shepherd and headliner James Otto. Bring coolers and lawn chairs. Gates open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the website at www.theamponlakemartin.com. Call 256-397-1019, for information.
Sept. 3
New Water Worship
Terry Slaughter will preach at 9:30 a.m. for the Labor Day weekend chapel service at New Water Farms, 460 Civitan Rd., Dadeville. Worship at the outdoor chapel on the banks of Lake Martin will be led by Robert Brandon. All are welcome by boat or car. Dress is casual. For information, contact Micah Simpson at 205-725-1460.
Sept. 21
Artists Association of Central Alabama
The general meeting includes a membership drive with 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.
Sept. 23
Dadeville Fall Festival
Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., friends and family can gather for a day of fun including arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and activities for children, including inflatables. Vendor booths are available through the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-825-4019 or email chamber@dadeville.com.
Sept. 23
Fall Boogie
The 6th Annual Fall Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly will feature Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires, Revel in Dimes, Maggie Koerner, Heath Green and the Makeshifters, Lonnie Holley Band and Faye Webster. Tickets are $20-$30 and are on sale now at standarddeluxe.come/shop/fallboogie6.
Season-Long Events AWF Naturalist Hikes
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5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. 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 alabamawildlife.org for more information.
Library Storytime in Dadeville
Storytime for children ages 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public
Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Yoga on the Green
Discover your inner being with free yoga at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads at 7 a.m. Saturday mornings through Oct. 1. Great for beginners and experienced; just bring a mat and water bottle.
Friday on the Green
Wind down the busy work week at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads with live music, lawn games and time with family and friends. Bring coolers, blankets, chairs, kids and pets from 6:30
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Catherine’s Market Wine Tastings
Come by Catherine’s Market for wine tastings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays through Sept. 15. It’s $5 to sample a variety of wines; and then, apply that $5 to your purchase of a wine bottle of your favorite from the night’s sampling.
Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store
Located on Highway 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children's Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.
Antique Car Cruise-in
On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise into Arby’s parking lot on Highway 280 in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the fun and enjoy an era of classic cars and classic music.
Electronics Recycling
The City of Alexander City Public Works Department hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Items accepted include computers, computer mouse, keyboards, modems or routers, CD and DVD players, power supplies, PC mix systems, home or cell phones, printers or copiers, mainframe servers, audio/video adapters, laptop chargers, cable boxes, nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries and flat screen monitors and televisions. CRT monitors and televisions are no longer accepted. For more information, call the Alexander City Public Works Department at 256-409-2020. ~ To have your upcoming event included in the Lake Martin Living magazine calendar, email details to editor@lakemartinmagazine.com before the first day of the month preceeding your event (i.e. Sept. 1 for an October event).
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SpringHouse 256-215-7080 12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583 191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853
25 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 26 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 27 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442 282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 28 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298 2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 29 Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt@ Smith's Marina 256-444-8793 30 Bless Your Heart 334-531-0960 90 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024 31 Original Grace Boutique 334-639-0125 10 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024
Hotels & Lodges 32 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
13 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003 65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024
33 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441 7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
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14 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481 5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010
34 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853
15 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036 230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850
35 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618 2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078
16 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567 1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010
36 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853
19 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 20 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 21 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333 288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010
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12 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
18 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357 8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853
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23 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583 1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010
11 Oskar's Cafe 6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
17 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132 1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024
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22 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com 410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010
Dock Builders 37 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443 180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 38 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400 6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010
Recreation 39 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010
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Enter the 2017 Annual Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest
Calling All Artists Winners featured on the cover and inside pages of our October magazine edition. Entries will be on exhibit at Alexander City’s Wine Emporium and Gallery 128. Submissions accepted in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastels, pencil & photography. (Up to three works of art per artist accepted)
Entries must reflect life and scenes in Tallapoosa County. All entries must be framed, matted or mounted on boards and ready to hang. A panel of local artists will judge the entries. There is no fee to enter, and no prizes or monetary awards will be made. The contest is just for fun! Clearly mark each entry with the artist’s name, address and telephone number and deliver entries to the office of Lake Martin Living magazine on or before 5 pm September 22. The office is located at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, across from Benjamin Russell High School. Please call managing editor Betsy Iler at 256-234-4281 with questions or email editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.
Now accepting submissions through September 22, 2017. “Koi Pond at Lake Martin” by Debra Griffith
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Lake Home Cleaning & Painting......................................................... 4 7
Advanced Auto Parts......................................................................... 4 7
Lake Martin Community Hospital......................................................... 3
Advanced Heat & Air......................................................................... 3 3
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Amanda Scroggins, RE/MAX Around the Lake..................................... 5
Mark King's Furniture ....................................................................... 2 8
American Watersports....................................................................... 3 2
Millstone Nursery................................................................................ 7
Armstrong-Holley Plumbing............................................................... 1 5
OBGYN Associates of Montgomery..................................................... 8
Bezlo's Cafe....................................................................................... 4 1
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Black Jack Gardens............................................................................ 4 3
Prime Management........................................................................... 4 8
Bless Your Heart.................................................................................. 5
Radney Funeral Home........................................................................ 3 3
Bob Alexander Landscaping ................................................................ 8
RE/MAX Around the Lake.................................................................. 2 4
Brandino Brass................................................................................... 1 5
Red Flag Pest Control........................................................................ 4 2
Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation.......................................................... 7
Russell Lands..................................................................................... 5 1
C&C Wood Products.......................................................................... 3 2
Russell Medical.................................................................................. 5 2
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Satterfield, Inc.................................................................................. 3 3
DAVCO Development........................................................................ 4 7
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Sparkle Window Cleaning Services...................................................... 2
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Guy's Heating & Air........................................................................... 4 7
Tallassee Community Hospital............................................................ 4 9
Harold Cochran, State Farm Insurance...................................................... 4 7
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Wedding Advice for Football Season
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goldfish in the soles. But there is no chance you hhh, weddings; they can be such joyous would remember that because weddings are occasions. about the fun after the wedding. Holy Matrimony is a true time-honored Here’s another game of Memory for you: Can tradition representing the sacred union of two you recall the last fall Saturday wedding you caring souls. Ying agreeing with Yang to love each attended? I bet dowries to donuts you know other deeply and file taxes jointly forevermore. exactly who Alabama or Auburn was playing, If Al Gore’s internet is correct – and it always is don’t you? You probably have a great story – this beautiful ceremony dates back hundreds of about how you and 15 others crammed into years ago when Liz Taylor married some guy that the Willow Point coat closet because some guy looked a lot like Moses. In fact, it may have been named Richard (or Rocky or Roman – you can’t Moses, but I have not been able to verify that fact. remember) from Alabaster had the Watch ESPN Anyhoo, no matter its origin, I think we can all app on his iPhone. agree that a wedding can be a deeply meaningful I remember a picturesque fall Saturday in the event to be cherished by everyone involved. mid-1990s. A great friend was getting married So why in the name of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s garter belt would anyone want to have a wedding on a Luke Robinson on the beach. The air was crisp. There was not a cloud in the sky. A flock of doves formed a heart fall Saturday in the South?! and hovered above the reception (OK, I made I realize that this next statement is redundant that up). Everything was really gorgeous. One problem: for most of you, but September through November Alabama was playing football. weekends are for football and football only. Actually, it is Post-ceremony, the bride, having noticed a group of more like August through National Signing Day in early us huddled around some box-y bar TV to catch the final February, but I am willing to negotiate – within reason. minutes, asked us to mingle and defiantly boasted that When you plan a wedding on any of those available fall football would not stop her special day. We all acted as if Saturdays, you are essentially making the guests choose we were gathering our things until she was out of sight; and between your happiness and theirs. It’s simply not fair. then, we started watching again. Once we got re-settled, Now, if the people you invite are in your nuclear family, someone mumbled, “She better be glad ‘Bama ain’t playing they have little choice but to go to your wedding. If they Tennessee.” aren’t, you may not like the attendance. See what I mean? All of a sudden, this “special” moment But don’t blame invitees for missing your wedding; it’s really not their fault. People would miss their own birthdays, is forever remembered for being a burden rather than a celebration. As a footnote, that couple later divorced. christenings, graduations, kids’ dance recitals, surgeries and Perhaps there is a moral in there somewhere … Nobel Prize receptions to see Auburn play North Dakota I know some of you may think you out-smarted the State. You think they bat an eye at missing a wedding in system by planning on a Friday or Sunday fall wedding. which they have no personal stake? I don’t mean to burst bubbles here, but the old saying that Really, those are just as bad. Fridays are for parking RVs, Boston-ing butts and high school games. Sundays are for the wedding is all about the bride is as erroneous as “for Fantasy Football and nursing hangovers. richer or poorer.” The wedding is about the guests. Mondays are out, too, because you need to recover by Lovebirds have the wedding so people can talk about the wedding. That champagne tower doesn’t drink itself; it needs falling asleep to Monday Night Football. Tuesdays and Thursdays are no good due to ESPN offering mediocre to be appreciated and absorbed by those lushes you call college games on those nights, so you can make up ground sorority sisters. with your bookie. Let me put it this way: Try to remember the last marriage So here’s my advice: Just wait until the spring. There are ceremony you attended. What do you recall? Probably the flowers blooming and baby animals being born and all that groomsman who passed out in the flowerbed outside of other sentimental junk in the spring. the country club. Maybe the two hot bridesmaids. Perhaps But if you must get hitched in the fall, do it on a losing your wallet at that bar afterwards only to find out Wednesday. If you don’t, you may be surprised, as your “I you didn’t lose it but had left it on top of the golf cart that do’s” echo through an empty cathedral. transported people to and from their cars. Full disclosure, being the hypocrite I am, I got married in Do you remotely, kinda or even vaguely remember the bride? (Fathers of the brides are excluded from this exercise). October of 2014; however, I did have TVs set up during the whole event for Bama versus Tennessee. That woman could have worn a dress as white as the sands of Destin with flaming shoulder pads. She could have ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also laced a bustier that made it look like she could breastfeed writes a weekly column for the Alexander City Outlook. a brontosaurus. She could have sported K.I.S.S. boots with
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