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Municipal runoffs today Key races up for grabs in Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill and Goodwater By MITCH SNEED Editor

Voters in several local municipalities will go back to the poll to help determine who will lead their cities and towns for the next four years today. In Alexander City, Dadeville and Goodwater runoff elections will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

Citizens only need to be a registered voter in those municipalities to vote. Having voted in the Aug. 23 election is not a requirement to vote in the runoff. In Alexander City there are three races that will be decided in the runoffs today. Voters in Alexander City will be asked to decide between challenger Jim Nabors and incumbent Charles Shaw in the

mayoral race after a flurry of last minute campaigning that included web video about campaign finances and slick mailers touting the qualifications of candidates. In Alexander City City Council District 1, incumbent Bobby Tapley and challenger Steve Crowe will face off. See RUNOFF • Page 3

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A crowd of 266 people gathered on the field at Hamp Lyon Stadium Monday morning to join in prayer for Quin Harrell, the 14-year-old Alexander City boy who has been battling cancer for two years and underwent surgery Monday morning at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Below, NBA star Dwight Howard, left, took time to pose for a photo with Harrell on the floor of the Georgia Dome before Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons game with the Carolina Panthers. The trip to the game was set up by former NFL star Justin Tuck after learning about Quin’s Monday surgery in his continuing battle with cancer.

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Quin Harrell has come to represent courage, determination and optimism to his fellow students at Alexander City Middle School, so Monday they gathered with others in the community on the field at Hamp Lyon Stadium to show him how much he means to them all. Harrell is a 14-year-old ACMS student who has been battling cancer for more than two years and Monday he was back at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham for another surgery aimed at helping him fight off another setback. In all 266 people huddled together on the damp, grassy field at the stadium and joined hand in hand as they were led in prayer by Rev. See QUIN • Page 7

Enrollment numbers for the Alexander City School system declined for the fourth consecutive year, decreasing by 67 students from 3,052 to 2,985, according to official enrollment numbers, known as the average daily measurement, released by Alex City Schools on Monday. The official system-wide enrollment reported for fiscal year 2016-17 represents the system’s first dip below the 3,000-student mark in the current century. The enrollment high point during that period was in 2005-06, when it hit 3,656. “It concerns me because almost all of our funding from the state is based on our ADM,” said Darrell Cooper, superintendent of Alexander City Schools. “We’ll have to look more closely to see where we’re going to lose units. I’ll give the numbers to my CSFO (Rhonda Blythe), she’ll run them and then we’ll know exactly how many units we’re going to lose and where. “But there’s not a lot you can do about the numbers. You can’t make kids’ parents not move to take a better job or whatever. You just have to adjust your plans to live with what you’ve got so that you don’t get in financial trouble.” Average daily measurement is calculated annually by averaging the total See ENROLLMENT • Page 3

Tonight the community will come together to celebrate and fundraise in the Third Annual Tutu 2.2, a fun run, jog, walk – whatever the participant’s chosen pace at 6 p.m. on the Russell Medical Center campus. “It’s a good community event to kick off October,” said Susan Foy, marketing director at Russell Medical Center. It’s a good cause and we have some participants who run, but most of them walk. We’ve even had some participate in wheelchairs and, of course, our furry friends are welcome, too. “The most important thing is the event is centered around Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the run itself is really to honor all cancer patients – the ones that are still with File/ The Outlook us and fighting the fight and the memory of Runners kick off the annual Tutu 2.2 fun run last year. The event the ones who have already left us. We even is a breast cancer awareness fundraising event. See TUTU • Page 7

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The current Alexander City City Council will not pass a new budget due to lack of information and lingering issues, but will work to straighten things out and let the newly elected city officials determine a budget of their own. That announcement came from City Council President Jim Spann at Monday’s meeting. The council also agreed to sell 16 acres of property to a developer of multi-family housing and tabled a vote on an ordinance aimed at combatting the theft of city utilities. Spann made the budget announcement during his finance committee report even though there was no official vote and the item didn’t appear on the agenda. “After individual conversations with all the council members and consideration of all options, this council is unanimous in feeling that we should not and will not present and pass an operating and capital municipal budget for 20162017,” Spann said.

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DEAR ABBY: I have a brother and a sister. I’m the oldest. My husband and I have a 3-year-old child and no plans for more children. We have been blessed to be able to afford nice things for our daughter, and I have saved them in the hope of giving them to my brother and his fiancee, who are being married this year. My brother and I are very close, and I love his fiancee. They are not financially well off, so I know it would mean a lot to them. Now something unexpected has happened. My sister -- the youngest -- just announced that she’s engaged and is being married in three months. She plans on having children ASAP, whereas my brother and his fiancee want to wait a year or two after the wedding. My mom and my sister say whoever has a baby girl first is entitled to all my stuff, but I don’t want to give all my “treasures” to my sister. We have never gotten along, and

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Obituaries Mr. Bobby J. Jones 1943 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Bobby J. Jones, 73, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, October 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Martin Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Herren and Rev. Jimmy Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery near Kowaliga at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Evelyn Faye Bradberry 1935 - 2016

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Funeral Service for Mrs. Evelyn Faye Bradberry, 81, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Monday, October 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Jeremy Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 2, 2016

Ms. Ruth L. Ashley Ms. Ruth L. Ashley 43 of Goodwater, AL died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Goodwater, Alabama.

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She enjoyed growing flowers and her yard was always adorned with their beauty. She retired from Russell Medical Center where she was a central sterile clerk. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Bradberry of Alexander City; daughter, Cindy Whatley (Danny) of Alexander City; sons, Wade Bradberry (Robin) of Alexander City, Philip Bradberry (Tricia) of Ft. Worth, TX, Mike Bradberry (Nancy) of Alexander City, and David Bradberry (Maera) of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Diana Shunkwiler (Brian), Denise Curtis (Daniel), Chris Bradberry, Melanie Sareyani (Alex),

Carrie Bradberry, John Bradberry(Lindsie), Olivia Bradberry, Jessie Bradberry, Walt Whatley, Daniel Whatley, Maurica Erne (Brian ), Christine Bradberry, and Joshua Bradberry; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and a sister. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

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Dye, Rev. Bennie Lee Yates, and Rev. Jacob Wilkerson officiated. Burial followed in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Daviston Baptist Church. Mr. Meigs passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1929 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Gaines S. Meigs and Zella Niomi Cotney Meigs. He was a member of Daviston Baptist Church, the Tallapoosa County Cattleman’s Association and the Alabama Farmer’s Federation. He was a master farmer and cattleman. Mr. Meigs enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid

reader of western novels. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Townley Meigs of Daviston; daughters, Donna Meigs of Daviston and Kim Shelton (Greg) of Jacksons Gap; grandchildren, Brandon Bence (Autumn), Andy Clark (Kelsi), Ryan Blackmon (Becky), Adam Clark (Kealey), and Samantha Himes (Stephen); greatgrandchildren, Kennedy Clark, Colten Clark, Paisley Clark, and Lily Himes. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Daviston Baptist Cemetery Fund, PO Box 115, Daviston, AL 36256.

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attendance for each of the 20 school days immediately following Labor Day each year. Per-student allocations from the state’s Education Trust Fund are based on the ADM total from the last completed school year prior to the legislative session. The only one of the five Alexander City schools to see an increase in enrollment was Stephens Elementary, which saw its enrollment grow from 457 to 490 students. Stephens is home to the third and fourth grades and saw increases in both. The largest drop in enrollment among the five schools

was at Benjamin Russell High School, which saw enrollment drop from 944 last year to 892 this year, largely due to a 41-student decrease in the size of its sophomore class. At the other Alexander City Schools, Jim Pearson (K-2) was down 12 students at 249 compared to last year’s 261, Radney (grades 5-6) was down 26 students from 446 to 420 and Alexander City Middle School was down 10 students from 444 to 434. Cooper said that the better information is found by comparing the numbers from this year to the grade lower

last year to determine how many students are lost in a class. “For example, looking at those students who were in the 10th grade last year and the 11th grade this year, we lost 32 kids,” Cooper said. “Where did those 32 kids go? I don’t believe that 32 kids were retained in the 10th grade, so we need to look more closely at those kids and their reasons for not being counted this year. Did they move? Did they quit? Did they enroll somewhere else? What’s the issue there?”

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Tapley was the top vote getter in the Aug. 23 election, while Crowe narrowly made the runoff over Beverly White. In District 2, Audrey “Buffy” Colvin and Jacob Meacham will meet in the runoff. Colvin was the leader on Aug. 23 in a three-candidate field. Meacham finished ahead of incumbent Sherry Ellison-Simpson to qualify for the runoff. In Dadeville, there are four races still to be decided. For mayor, Frank Goodman and Wayne Smith are locked in a tight runoff. For Dadeville City Council District 2, Brownie Caldwell and Harold Gamble qualified for the Oct. 4 runoff. In District 3, voters will decide between Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson and Kevin Hall. Troy Davis and Roy Mathis both qualified for the runoff in District 4. For the runoffs in Dadeville, all votes will

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he day for runoff elections is here. Today, we get to make important decisions about who will serve in leadership rolls in several area municipalities. Voting is always important, but several area cities are at critical points financially and in the recruitment of business and industry. In Alexander City there are three municipal offices at stake. In the mayor’s race, Jim Nabors faces incumbent Charles Shaw. In the Alexander City City Council runoffs, District 1 pits incumbent Bobby Tapley against challenger Steve Crowe and District 2 features a choice betwen Audrey “Buffy” Colvin and Jacob Meacham. In addition, there are runoff elections in Camp Hill, Dadeville and Goodwater today, as well. In Camp Hill, voters will go back to the polls to choose a new mayor between Jeff Bandy and Ezell Smith. Dadeville’s mayoral choice is Frank Goodman or Wayne Smith, the Dadeville City Council District 2 choice is Brownie Caldwell or Harold Gamble, District 3 is Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson or Kevin Hall and District 4 Troy Davis or Roy Mathis. Goodwater still has two seats on the town council at issue. Choices are Louis Childs and Sharon Hawkins for Seat 2 and Mary Lee Caldwell and Carlethia Thomas for Seat 3. So regardless if you live in Alexander City, Camp Hill, Dadeville or Goodwater, plan to vote today. There are no excuses not to exercise this important right. Consider that: • The forecast calls for clear skies, with only a remote chance of rain. • There have been forums to help voters educate themselves on the candidates. • From newspaper stories, radio, television and Internet interviews, commercials and candidates knocking on doors to meet the public, there have been ample opportunities to get answered need to make a decision. • Voters will find candidates who have stepped up and volunteered to become public servants. • The field of candidates includes people with diverse backgrounds and ideology and multiple levels of experience. • The polls are open for 12 hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so just about anyone who desires can find a few minutes to do their civic duty. Men and women over the years have sacrificed everything to ensure we continue to have the freedoms we have in this country, including the right to vote. So today, go to the polls and make your wishes known.

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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

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Bureaucracy taking money from students

hen attendees at a recent Business Council of Alabama conference at Point Clear opened their “goody” bags, one of their treats was a flier asking “Do you pay Alabama income tax?” Open the flier and readers were told to “redirect your tax liability and provide a scholarship.” This not-so-subtle message was delivered by way of the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, the scholarship granting organization (SGO) set up by former governor Bob Riley and operated by a group in Florida. And it was attached to a ready-to-be blown-up colorful beach ball emblazoned with the Riley SGO logo. Even though there are other SGOs in Alabama, they are obviously not in favor with BCA. And even though BCA wants us all to think they are strong supporters of our public schools because their members need a more highly-educated and trained work force, they (or the Riley SGO) never mention that when someone takes a tax credit for supporting vouchers, every dollar they claim for a tax credit is a dollar diverted from the revenue

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stream for the Education Trust Fund that supports public schools. Since this program began in 2013, it has diverted $72 million from ETF. And for the life of me, I can’t see how that helps public schools, the ones that have 740,000 students and turn out the vast majority of our work force. The flier everyone at the meeting received had a nice state map claiming they have awarded scholarship in 40 counties. (Though every time I counted I came up with 39. Which seems correct since they say there are 28 counties without their scholarships and 39 + 28 equals 67.) When the Alabama Accountability Act was created to set up this voucher program in 2013, the claim was that it was all about helping students in failing schools. But a look at the map shows this simply isn’t what has happened. There are 24 counties where scholarships have been given – and

there is not one failing school in any of them. Isn’t it logical to think that scholarships would be most used in places where schools are failing? Which means that all the talk about helping failing schools and their students was just that – only talk. (Is this why the law was amended in 2015 to say that it was all about school choice, not helping failing schools?) And there are five counties with failing schools where not one student has gotten a scholarship from the Riley SGO. So here is an idea for the Riley SGO folks. Take some of the beach balls (which are also paid for by money diverted from public schools) to failing schools that have not received scholarships and pass them out. Heck, some of these students might even blow up their ball and imagine they are at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear. Larry Lee led the study Lessons Learned from Rural Schools and is a longtime advocate for public education. larrylee133@gmail. com. Read his blog: larryeducation.com

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Reader thinks Moore did the right thing Dear Editor, In the latest travesty involving Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, a disciplinary (kangaroo) court suspended him for the rest of his term. The values of this kangaroo court seem radically twisted. If the U.S. Supreme Court abused its power and ruled that blacks were inferior to whites, would this kangaroo court just go along with that ridiculous decision? Would it punish “civilly disobedient” justices who tried to fight it? The bizarre decision by five Supreme Court Justices to impose so-called “gay marriage” on this country, which decision basically equates immoral

heterophobic homosexuals with normal moral heterosexuals and can’t be supported with science and logic and natural law, is a decision that should be opposed. (Thinking people have known for centuries that homosexuality is an objective disorder and that homosexual activity is immoral and a bad legal precedent.) We collectively need to tell the five wayward Supreme Court Justices who abused their power and forced this nonsense on us to, essentially, “take a hike.” This country should not only ignore their irrational decision, but demand they resign. They are an embarrassment. The values of pro-LGBT

people are so upside-down and backwards that decent moral business people are now being targeted for grave legal persecution merely because, for example, they don’t want to bake a wedding cake for immoral heterophobic homosexuals! This country needs to rise up against the ignorant liberal bigots who believe it’s okay to discriminate against and make criminals out of decent moral people. This corruption and these backward liberal prejudices need to be vigorously opposed. Wayne Lela Downers Grove, IL

Reader believes Clinton is not a wise choice Dear Editor, Wow, where to begin on the many non-scandals put on Trump. Media and Democrat hacks are working themselves into a frenzy of desperation to take him down. Hillary’s many political scandals are brushed away as nothing to see here. Really? A two-term senator, first lady, secretary of state with no real accomplishments, four years of lying about e-mails, Benghazi, Middle East on fire, VA scandal, no reset with Russia, vote for Iraq war and thousands of innocents still dying in Syria. Citizen Donald Trump is not responsible for all these and so many other government failures. Career political hacks like Hillary brought this country to this crossroad. Desperately trying to smear citizen Donald Trump with past affairs and three marriages. Really Hillary? As a private citizen he answers only to his family. But as a president

who disgustingly disgracefully disrespected this high office, Bill Clinton acting like a fool as he took advantage of a young intern having sex in the White House, phone sex, gifts exchanged then lied to all of us until the blue dress even disrespecting his family and all of America. Bill and Hillary do not deserve to be back in the White House. As for Trump, paying taxes, the rich and powerful, including Washington, have always taken advantage of the great loopholes government officials pass into law. No scandal here. Even billionaire Warren Buffet said his secretary pays more taxes than he does. As usual our crooked government favors themselves and the rich and powerful. Trump didn’t write these laws. At a fundraiser Hillary speech arrogantly put tens of millions of Americans in two baskets, one for desperate, one filled with irredeemable

deplorables. She smiled and said, “You know, they’re racist bigots, sexists, homophobes?” as the audience cheered. Really, Hillary? This proves she is the deplorable one. Trump points out the $20 trillion debt with no end in sight, failing schools, cities in crisis, heroin epidemic, homeless, 22 vets commit suicide a day, middle class stagnant and so much more wrong with America. Hillary means more of the same, been there done that look what got us here. There is a war on Trump only to retain their power and rich lifestyle. Donald Trump’s agenda is to focus on American people, bring much needed change. Trump didn’t create this mess, but finally we have a chance to look within and solve so many problems. This may be our last chance to put people first. Annette Lynch Alexander City

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting its monthly luncheon Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 7

CHAIRISH: Pieces for the Chairish event are due at the United Way. JOURNEY INTO DYSLEXIA: For Dyslexia month, Journey into Dyslexia willbe show from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library.

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CHARISH: Chairish pieces will be on display at the United Way Building in Downtown Alexander City and on the MainStreet Facebook page.

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SISTER 2 SISTER CONFERENCE: New Style Baptist Church will be hosting the Sister 2 Sister Confrence Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. Speakers are Elder Chad Jackson, Missionary Gwendolyn Patton, Pastor John H. Jones, Jr., Sister Shirley Jennings, Rev. Richard Taylor. Registration is $20 and for more information call Sharon Benton at 256-496-1143.

October 8

OKTOBERFEST: The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 36th Annual Oktoberfest is Oct. 8 There will be entertainment, food, Kidfest, vendors, custom car and truck show and a run/ walk. PAINT THE TOWN RED: The Central Alabama Club of NANBPWC, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Paint the Town Red” Fall Scholarship Benefit Saturday, Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center. Donations of $10 per person. There will be a variety of games, karaoke, a best dressed contest and other events that require audience participation. For tickets, see any member of the CAC or call Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839 or 256-749-3839 or Susie Davis at 256-329-1595 or Elsie Shelton at 334-361-7204. STAR GAZING: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting “The Night Sky Comes Alive” Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening of stargazing will offer an opportunity to view and learn about the constellations and night sky. The program will include an indoor slideshow presentation followed by a constellation tour outside with members from the Auburn Astronomical Society. All activities will take place at the visitor center in the front of the park and are free for the public. For more information please call Horseshoe Bend National Military Park at 256234-7111.

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CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, Oct. 9 with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with special guest Fresh Anointed. There will be a covered dish meal at noon. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Hope Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating a church anniversary Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. G.H. Pulliam and Pine Brove Baptist Church of Dadeville will be the guests.

October 10

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present musical jazz to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wine Emporium.

October 11

AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Peggy Wall, author of ‘Alabama Gold, a History of the South’s Last Mother Lode’, will visit the Dadeville Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., to discuss her book and sign copies that will be available for sale. The book covers gold mining in Tallapoosa County during an entire century, beginning in the 1830’s and ending in the late 1930’s. She has included research about Gold Mountain, the Devil’s Backbone, Eagle Creek, Goldville and Hog Mountain. Ms. Wall interviewed miners from the 1930’s and they also told her stories of the experiences of their parents who had been miners in the early 1900’s. The Friends of the Library will sponsor this event in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-825-7820. DYSLEXIA TIPS: Parents of Kids with Dyslexia will share tips and feelings at the Adelia Russell Memorial Library for Dyslexia Month Oct. 11 from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. DINNER FUNDRAISER: The SAV-A_LIFE Annual Fundraising Dinner will be Oct. 11 at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Kevin Ferrin, founder of “That you may know” ministries will speak. Call 256-329-2273 for more information.

October 15

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a trade day Oct. 15. Booths are $10. REUNION: A Mountain Day Reunion will be held Oct. 15 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Community Center. Turn at the Mountain Fire Department on Highway 49 on Bethany Road and the Community Center will be two miles on the right. Bring a covered dish for lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship. Everyone is invited.

October 16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. The speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls with a review of her new book “Alabama Gold” A history of the South’s Last Mother Lode.” PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting its 14th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Min Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Dr. Rev. Eddie Hunter, pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 5th Appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sis Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell, Alabama. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church on Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have their annual Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Bro. Billy Coleman will preach and Highway 22 Bluegrass Group will play and sing. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.

October 17

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Gaillard will present “Biography of President Jimmy Carter and the story based on oral history of a family of runaway slaves,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office. COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will have its October meeting Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office.

October 18

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

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October 20

RALLY IN THE ALLEY: Raffle tickets for Chairish pieces will be sold at Rally in the Alley from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DYSLEXIA INVENTORS: The Adelia M. Russell Library will be hosting Great Inventors with Dyslexia Oct. 20 from 3:45 p.m. 5 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Christmas Card Workshop October 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover dogwoods, pink and white. CHAIRISH: Chairish pieces will be displayed along Main Street during the MainStreet Farmers Market and Fall Festival. Raffle tickets will be sold and drawing held for the winners. The MainStreet Fall Festival and annual pumpkin roll and pumpkin bowling will be in Strand Park. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting family game night with bingo Oct. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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FOUNDER’S DAY: The GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate its 17th Annual Founder’s Day and the dedication of the church building at the new location of 721 Robinson Court, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Bruce Williams of Enon United Methodist Church in Birmingham. The past of GAP Fellowship Church is Lewis and marilyn Benson.

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Plea after hearing evidence presented by the state. Keith Bernard Lawson, 45, of Alexander City was scheduled for trial Monday for the armed robbery of Koons Corner in an incident that occurred on May 14 in broad daylight. Lawson appeared to be ready to enter a guilty plea before testimony began, but when going through instructions from Judge Steven Perryman, Lawson heard he would have had to admit using a firearm in the commission of the crime. Testimony showed that the weapon used in the robbery was in fact a pellet gun that was a chromeplated replica of an actual large caliber revolver that was outfitted to accept pellets rather than bullets. With that change of heart, testimony began. Lawson was seen on surveillance image trying to sell an IPad to the clerk at Koons Corner on Hillabee Street. When the clerk didn’t want to purchase the tablet, the suspect produced what appeared to be a large caliber chrome-plated revolver and pointed it toward the store clerk. Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Duerr walked the jury through the evidence he would present and then called witnesses to the stand. Seventy-two-yearold Nolan Smith who was working as a clerk at Koons on May 14, recalled the words that the suspect used as the robbery attempt unfolded. “He said, ‘I hate to do this’, but he pulled a gun and said ‘I want all your money including yours,’” Smith testified. “I told him I will have to look under the counter and get the combination to the safe, knowing I had a gun, a pistol, under there. He said ‘OK.’ I went down to get it and as I raised up and he was looking over the counter. I pointed the gun at him and he took off out the door.” As Duerr questioned him, Smith said he was frightened and that he thought the weapon that the suspect had was a real gun. Smith said Lawson was using it as if it were a real gun, pointing it at him at close range. Sgt. Michael Waldrop

Tutu have some cancer survivors who participate.” Foy said that the money raised from the run and postcards honoring a cancer survivor of the runner’s choice or the memory of someone lost to the disease goes to the Russell Medical Foundation to be used in the breast cancer awareness activities that Russell Medical Center participates in. Participants may also register the day of the race on-site between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Children 10 and younger may participate free and pets are welcome. The registration fee for the Tutu run is $15. The fee includes a postcard honoring a cancer survivor or the memory of a patient lost to cancer – a person of the runner’s choice – that will be mailed to the survivor or the patient’s family after the run saying “I ran 2.2 in a tutu for YOU!” Additional postcards may be purchased for $5 each. Foy said this is the third annual Tutu 2.2 and, while the event may have run its course, the idea certainly hasn’t. “We know that this is sort of a fad and we may do something different

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was the first officer on the scene and testified that he found Smith visibly shaken from the ordeal. Waldrop said the account Smith gave him on May 14, was almost identical to his testimony he gave Monday in court. The suspect’s image was captured on the store’s security surveillance system. Koons Corner owner Keith Koon testified about arriving to the store and helping secure and extract images of the suspect from the security system. Det. George Long testified about how still images were taken from that security system and how Lawson was identified as a suspect. “I was 95 percent sure I knew who it was after seeing the photos,” Long said. He said he still put the image on social media, used news outlets as well as Central Alabama Crime Stoppers to show the image to the public. All of the tips received, indicated that the tipsters believed that the image was that of Keith Lawson. Long also went through pictures and the evidence collected from the car that Lawson was using at the time of the arrest. Long said and showed the gun and the sunglasses that were found in the vehicle, items that looked identical to the ones worn by the suspect in surveillance photos. “After starting the trial for robbery 1st degree, which is sometimes known as ‘armed robbery’, and after seeing the evidence we had against him, Mr. Lawson decided he would just go ahead and plead guilty instead of wasting anymore of the courts time,” Deurr said. “He plead guilty without a deal from my office and he will be sentenced on Oct. 24th. His sentencing range will be from 20-85 years.” After Perryman went through the plea process, Lawson apologized to both Smith and Koon. In a kind gesture, Smith shook Lawson’s hand and patted him on the back. Lawson is scheduled to be sentenced by Perryman on Oct. 24.

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next year, so we’re calling this ‘Three’s a charm.’ Whether we do the same thing again or not next year, this year should be fun,” Foy said. “The weather’s going to be great and, when everything’s finished up here, we can all go home and wait on election returns.”

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Above, Quin Harrell and other supporters of #TeamQuin ride in this year’s Benjamin Russell Homecoming Parade.

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Bruce Whitehill of The Passion Church, where Quin and his mother Gabrielle attend. “He’s a very tough young man,” Whitehill said. “He is very simple in his faith in God and he has been an inspiration to us all how he has faced his battle with courage and leaning on the Lord and this wonderful network of support like what we saw here today.” Julie Daniel was one of the driving forces behind Monday’s prayer service. “I just kept hearing kids say ‘I wish I could be there for him’ or ‘what can we do to help,’” Daniel said. “So I prayed about it and this is what we came up with. “I know how much he has come to mean to the students and each and every one of us, so I hoped there would be a good turnout, but I never dreamed it would be a number like this. That shows how much he has touched us all and how we all know that God will be there for him through this latest battle.” Late Monday afternoon, Gabrielle Harrell reported that the prayers were answered. She said that surgery, a thoracotomy that allowed doctors to remove a spot on his lung, was successful and that Quin was still in recovery. “We have all been so overwhelmed by the love, support and prayers from everyone,” Gabrielle said. “That

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support from our family, friends, our church family, all the folks at the school and the entire community has just been amazing. To know that he has so many people pulling for him, it has meant so much.” Quin was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma on Jan. 17, 2014 after tests to diagnose some nagging left knee pain revealed the growth in that knee. Surgery and chemo followed and Quinn bounced back. After the treatments Quin adapted to the changes, but another tumor was found in February of last year, which was taken out, but yet another mass appeared in June of 2015. But in June another spot on his lungs was found that required chemo every 28 days and just when that appeared to be in check, another spot was found in September. That led to Monday’s surgery. “He has been through a lot, but he is so strong,” Gabrielle said. “It has been tough at times, but he has kept a positive attitude. It’s like let’s do what we have to do. “His friends at school have been a big help keeping his spirits up and treating him so well. I know he will get through it this time too. All the support and prayers have really lifted us up.”

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“Without cash reconciliations complete, revenue and expenditure details and summaries available, audits complete for 2016 and 2016 to date, IRS questions, questions about golf course funds and other open items, we do not feel in fairness to the incoming administration, that we should pass a budget for them to operate under without their input and evaluation. “Therefore this council will continue operating under the 2015-16 budget until they have an opportunity to develop their own budget. As president of the council I want to apologize to the incoming administration for the confusion and inability to pass a budget.” Spann said he didn’t want the city to shut down, but said it will be no different than the last two years when there were delays in passing a budget. State law mandates that cities have a new, balanced budget in place by Oct. 1 each year or vote to continue under the existing budget until a new fiscal budget is adopted. Last year the council didn’t pass a budget until Dec. 7. In 2014, the passage was even later, on Dec. 28. In 2013, the council was only slightly past the deadline, approving a budget on Oct. 7. Spann said the council could approve a resolution at its next meeting authorizing that continuation under the existing budget. The council voted to allow Mayor Charles Shaw to enter into a contract to sell a 16-acre tract of land at the corner of Dadeville and Comer roads for $400,000 to build housing units for families. The developer, the Bennett Group, LLC. had offered the same $25,000 an acre to the city last December for the property. Council member Bobby Tapley expressed concern about contract language about the city not being given a right of first refusal and that the buyer had the potential to lock up the property until 2017 and walk away without paying sufficient penalties. The presented contract also prohibited the city from any actions on adjoining parcels. With industries considering that adjoining property, that

presented an issue to Tapley. Bennett agreed to address the concerns raised by Tapley, and the council voted unanimously to allow the contract to move forward. The city purchased about 96.55 acres of potential industrial property off Comer Road in late 2014. The property is across from former Avondale Mills property and adjacent to Byers Fields. The city purchased the land from Enitachopco Falls LLC. in September 2014 for $537,500. The land has frontage on Comer and Dadeville roads and already has access to all city utilities. The price was a good one for the city, as the cost amounted to $4,795 per acre. “We paid just a little more than $500,000 for about 100 acres when the city bought the old Avondale property,” Councilman Bob Howard said. “For us to get the opportunity and for us to sell 16 acres of that same property for $400,000 is a good business decision for the city. To me it’s a no-brainer.” Due to some questions about legality and enforcement, the council discussed at length a Utility Tampering Ordinance. But in the end they opted to get more people involved and try to develop a more workable plan and bring it back before the council. The council also approved by unanimous votes: • A resolution declaring a public nuisance at 69 Lafayette St. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an application for improvements at the T C Russell Airport. • A resolution authorizing the mayor a temporary workspace easement to Sabal Trail Transmission. • After a presentation by Dorothea Walker on the “Let’s Move” childhood obesity program, the council endorsed the program and agreed to promote healthy living and eating. • A request from Frederick White, president of Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club, to use Strand Park on Oct. 29, in partnership with the Police Department, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office for a special Halloween Party.

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Tuskegee man charged in string of Alex City Arts announces 2016-17 season, officers statewide store robberies By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

he is accused of firing the weapon at an occupied vehicle. Upon exiting the Dollar General in Camp Hill, Jones Tariq Khalil Jones of Tuskegee has attempted to carjack a Volkswagen been indicted on the spring robberies of Beetle. stores in Dadeville, Camp Hill, Tallassee, Jones was formally arraigned Sept. Auburn, Opelika, Prattville, LaGrange 30, and entered a plea of not guilty to and Newnan. all charges. Jones faces a sentence of A federal grand jury returned a up to 15 years for each robbery count, a 23-count indictment against Jones, 34, minimum of seven years on each count charging him with committing 10 armed charging brandishing a firearm, up to 15 robberies in Alabama and Georgia while years for the attempted carjacking, and brandishing and discharging a firearm, a minimum of 10 years for the count of and an attempted carjacking, announced discharging a firearm. Jones is being George L. Beck Jr., U.S. Attorney for held in custody pending his trial. the Middle District of Alabama. Jones An indictment is merely a method of is alleged to have robbed various charging an individual with a crime and convenience stores and other cash-heavy the defendant is presumed innocent until businesses, including: proven guilty at trial. • Dollar General on Notasulga Road in This case was investigated by the Tallassee; Federal Bureau of Investigation, the • Tiger Spirits on Webster Road, in Auburn Police Division, the Camp Hill Auburn; Police Department, the Coweta County • Chevron Store 10 on West Longleaf Sheriff’s Office (Newnan, Georgia), Drive in Auburn; the Dadeville Police Department, the • QuickTrip convenience store on East LaGrange, Georgia Police Department, Highway 34 in Newnan, Georgia; the Opelika Police Department, the • Marathon Service Station on Prattville Police Department and the Lafayette Parkway in LaGrange, Georgia; Tallassee Police Department. Central • Wing N’ Burger Factory on Alabama CrimeStoppers played an Hogansville Road in LaGrange, Georgia; instrumental part in identifying the • Papa John’s restaurant on South subject accused of these crimes. Memorial Drive in Prattville; Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Geer and • Family Dollar on 2nd Avenue in Kevin Davidson are prosecuting the case. Opelika; Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour • Family Dollar on Broadnax Street in said it is not uncommon to work with Dadeville; and other agencies to solve crimes. • Dollar General on County Road 89 in “We work with other agencies all the Camp Hill. time,” Barbour said. “Anytime we think During each of these crimes, Jones it will help solve a crime, we will work is alleged to have pointed a firearm at with other departments and agencies.” victims. After the Prattville robbery,

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Alexander City Arts Inc., which has been promoting the arts in the Alexander City and Lake Martin areas since 1978 by providing enriching entertainment for the residents of and visitors to the area, has announced its programming for the 2016-17 season, according to Karen Jennings, a member of the board for Alexander City Arts. “I think it’s going to be a fabulous season,” said Karen Jennings, a member of the Alexander City Arts board. “It has created a lot of enthusiasm. We’ve had a lot of people who have commented on the variety of entertainment we’ve lined up and I think it’s got a lot to offer all different age groups. “The folks in our group that put it together have worked really hard. It’s not easy to get contracts, arrange venues and raise money. It takes a lot of hours to bring everything together and make it happen.” Alexander City Arts’ 2016-17 season kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 18, with Three on a String, a popular four-man musical group from Birmingham. The group has been performing its unique combination of music and humor for 45 years at conventions, corporate gatherings, arts groups and in concert. Three on a String is Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, Brad Ryan and Andy Meginniss. “They are great,” said Jennings. “If you haven’t seen them, I encourage you to come out on the 18th. They are funny. Oh my gosh, they put on a hilarious show.” For the holidays, Alexander City Arts will bring a touch of our neighbors to the north to town with “A Tennessee Christmas” on Dec. 1.

Still more neighbors visit with the next performance sponsored by the group when the Wetumpka Depot Players present “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Story” on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Things get a bit more modern in March when the Eagles cover group 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience comes to town on March 17 to sing the California group’s classics from the 1970s. To cap off the 2016-17 season, Birmingham’s Virginia Samford Theatre brings another retro musical experience to town with the smash off-Broadway hit “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” which tells the story of a group of girl singers in the late 1950s. All performances are at Benjamin Russell High School auditorium and begin at 7 p.m. Alexander City Arts also announced its officers for 2016-17. New officers are Ellen Martin, president; Sue Tate, first vice president; Mary Wood Perry, second vice president; Frankie Norland, secretary; and Willa Alford, treasurer. Alexander City Arts was organized in 1968 as a presenter organization and continues today through the support of the community, elected officials and the business community. Past performances sponsored by Alexander City Arts have included “A Chorus Line,” the Alabama Symphony, the Alabama Ballet, “Evita,” and “Smoke on the Mountain” as well as many well-known artists. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Alexander City Arts can do so with a contribution at one of three levels. To become an Angel requires a $150 contribution, Benefactors contribute $100 and Patrons $75. Send contributions to Alexander City Arts, Attention: Willa Alford, P.O. Box 971, Alexander City 35011.

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HOMECOMING FEVER Images from Benjamin Russell High School and Horseshoe Bend High School from last week’s homecoming celebrationw.

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Students from Woody Woodpecker Day Care take part in the homecoming parade. Top row middle, the Alexander City Middle School cheerleaders walk along the parade route cheering. Spectators lined the streets in support. Top right, members of the Ravens and Cowboys Youth football teams ride in the Benjamin Russell Homecoming parade. And creativity had no end on the junior class float pictured center.

Children of all ages took part in the parade at Horseshoe Bend Friday like the tiny cheerleaders pictured above. Crowds gathered for the bonfire and pep rally festivities where Horseshoe Bend’s Matthew Wilson pies fellow student McKenzie Willoughy, pictured left, at Thursday’s homecoming bon fire. Even Elvis made an appearance at the Horseshoe Bend High School homecoming parade. Photos by Cliff Williams

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Bama’s big tests are just around the corner

know Lane Kiffin has driven Alabama fans mad with his play calling lately. Granted, for some it’s a short drive, but we have all yelled “RUN… THE… @#^&…. BALL!” at the TV screen these past few games. Upon reflection, I think Kiffin has been doing his best though. Not his best to upset us (and Saban on occasion); but his best to get Alabama ready for this upcoming grueling three-game stretch run. Arkansas… Tennessee… Texas A&M. All ranked in the top 16. One loss among them in 15 contests. The first two match ups on the road and the third has an off week before travelling to Tuscaloosa. It’s a grown-man’s gauntlet of games that very few, if any, programs could handle. And Alabama will be traversing this rocky trail while starting true freshmen at multiple key positions. Therefore, it won’t be enough just to know how to hand off anymore. There is no Derrick Henry this season. The offensive leader really hasn’t emerged. At least, not the geton-my-back-and-I’ll-carry-youto-victory guy. The defense? It’s still so sick it should be studied by the CDC. Don’t worry about the D; it has SCORED 7 TDs this season itself. It’s offensive leadership and chemistry that concern me. Jalen Hurts has been surprisingly poised, but he hasn’t had to win a game yet. Can he? Damien Harris came close when he ran through the heart of Ole Miss’ defense, but is he healthy? Ardarius Stewart and Calvin Ridley are future NFL receivers, but they are hampered without someone to get the ball to them accurately. Thus, Alabama needed to go a little outside the box with its play calling while it could and when it could. Get the reps in. The Tide could afford to toy around with schemes for Kent State and Kentucky. Those teams combined could put together an all-star squad from their last four years and still lose by double digits to UA. Saturday ‘Bama threw it deep a lot more than we all wanted, but it had a purpose: practice. Hurts has to find that connection with his receivers. Right now, the long ball is the one thing truly lacking in the young quarterback’s game. He seems just a tad slow to make the commitment to throw and a hair off with his accuracy. The Tide has the Frisbeecatching dogs to go get passes that are mildly errant, but only if they are thrown in the first place. Hurts must be aware that he has the green light to go deep (he does) along with the confidence to pull the trigger (he doesn’t). That aspect of Alabama’s team is its Achilles’ heel. If defenses do not have to respect it, they will simply make it harder to do the things the Tide can already do (like run the ball). Unfortunately for UA and Hurts, there is no more study hall time. Midterm exams are upon them. Arkansas, Tennessee and A&M aren’t going to grade on a curve, either. It’s time for the real tests. Here’s hoping they can pass. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native and president of the LAKE MARTIN BAMA CLUB who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

100-HOLE MARATHON SET Witherington seeks pledges for golf challenge set to benefit United Way

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When Rob “Gabby” Witherington learned about United Way of Lake Martin’s continued fundraising needs, the pro golfer decided to swing into action by holding a 100hole marathon at Still Waters Golf Club in Dadeville. On Monday, Oct. 17, Witherington will spend the day playing his way through the fairway until he has reached 100 holes. He is asking area individuals and businesses to pledge any amount per hole that he plays, with all proceeds from the venture benefiting Lake Martin area United Way and its numerous area programs. “It’s real simple,” Witherington said. “People can just call the Still Waters Golf Shop because we’re open seven days a week. All we’re going to get is their name, their phone number and the amount of their pledge.” This is not the first time Witherington has taken on such a feat. When he was at Still Waters 20 years ago, he did a similar marathon with more than 200 holes. He wanted to repeat that concept, adjusting his goal to 100 holes, and donate the proceeds to an area nonprofit organization. Witherington’s opportunity to do so fell into place this spring when United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller spoke to the Dadeville Kiwanis meeting in March that Witherington attended. Fuller’s presentation touched on the fact that United Way serves approximately 25,000 people in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties and that the organization has lost about $80,000 in support with the downsizing of major contributor Russell Corporation. “I thought that’s it,” he said. So Witherington pitched the idea of the marathon to Fuller, who wholeheartedly agreed. “She loved the idea,” he said. While planning for the event,

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Still Waters Golf Pro Rob “Gabby” Witherington plans to donate proceeds from his day-long 100-hole marathon to the Lake Martin area United Way.

Witherington and Fuller decided autumn would be an ideal time for it. “We were waiting through the busy summer and the hot time,” Fuller said. Witherington’s selection of a Monday was strategic. “That’s our slowest day, so I figured if I could get started at daylight I can probably get around twice before I even run into a golfer,” he said. “Our golfers usually come in around 7 or 8 in the morning. When I bump into them I’ll just have to play around them.” Witherington does say the weather could influence his day. “The danger is the possibility of rain,” he said. “If we get a bunch of rain and the cart can’t leave the path, I can’t drive out

to my ball.” That would mean extra time and energy the golf pro might have to spend getting to and from the ball. “That’s 30, 40, 50 yards maybe, going from the cart, getting the shot and going back,” Witherington said. “That will wear me out. So I’m praying we end up having good weather.” Regardless of the weather, he encourages the public to come cheer him on and follow his progress. “They can come watch or stop by and say hi when I stop for water or something,” Witherington said. Fuller and her staff plan to be there lending support. “We’ll get there about 11,” she said. Although athletes always appreciate support, Fuller realized it might be even more motivational to Witherington.

•Alexander City Rescue Squad •American Red Cross of Central Alabama •ARISE Inc. •Boy Scouts of America Tukabatchee Area Council •Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area •Camp ASCCA/Easter Seals •Camp Fire USA •Coosa County Sheriff’s Reserve •D.A.R.E.-Alexander City •D.A.R.E.-Tallapoosa County •Domestic Violence Intervention Center •Food Bank of East Alabama •Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama •Goodwater Head Start/ TCR Child Care •Habitat for Humanity •Head Start-Chambers/ Tallapoosa •Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council •Meals on Wheels •Palmer Place Child Advocacy Center •Rape Counselors of East Alabama Inc. •TallaCoosa Aid To People (TAP) •Tallapoosa County Sheriffs’ Girls Ranch •The Learning Tree Inc. •The Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County Inc. •The Salvation Army •Tri County Children’s Advocacy Center •Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama

“I got to thinking about it and thought, ‘My husband plays golf and he plays 18 holes,’” she said. “I don’t play golf, but I know 100 holes is a lot.” Once the day-long marathon is completed and Witherington has had a little time to recover, he will get to work on collecting the pledges. “Then I’ll put all the checks together and take them to the United Way,” he said. To make a pledge for the 100-hole marathon, call the Still Waters Pro Shop at 256825-1353.

Alexander City Middle falls to TIMS Little Tigers Wildcats to close out season Tuesday night at Chelsea Middle School By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

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Alexander City Middle School seventh grader Bradley Bolan (37) runs the ball with Tigers in pursuit. The Wildcats lost their final home game to Tuskeegee Institute Middle Thursday 28-6.

Alexander City Middle School lost its final home game of the season Thursday night. The Wildcats’ combined seventh and eighth grade team fell to Tuskegee Institute Middle School 28-6. “They had some big runs and we just couldn’t catch up,” said ACMS head coach Shundell Russaw. The Wildcats’ biggest play came from the seventh graders when Carson Riddle threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Calhoun for ACMS’ only score of the night. This was the Wildcats’ first combined game of the season. So far in 2016, the seventhgrade team has one win under its belt while the eighth graders remain winless. “We’ve just got to work and get better,” Russaw said. ACMS has one more game this season. The Wildcats hit the road Tuesday to play Chelsea. Kickoff is at 5 p.m.

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very now and then, I walk into the TPI newsroom and can't help myself. I have to blurt out, “I love my job!” The folks who have worked here for a while roll their eyes at me – they know that as magazine editor, I get to do some of the coolest stuff – but the newest person in the office usually gives me a sidelong glance, as if he expects the next words out of my mouth to be a complaint of the hardships I endure as managing editor of TPI’s magazine collection. Instead, he gets an account of my day that very often goes something like this: “I spent a beautiful sunny afternoon on the lake. We took the boat up to Parker Creek and tied off at Paul and Diane Perrett’s dock to meet Paul’s daughter Pauley. She was in town to dedicate the firehouse for the Equality Volunteer Fire Department. Kenneth Boone took some terrific photographs of Pauley and her dad, and even though she must have been exhausted after spending five hours meeting fans out in the hot sun at the fire station, she was so nice to say she’d answer some questions for us about growing up on Lake Martin (page 40).” Or this: “We took a tour of the new Breakwater house at South Ridge in the old Dixie Sailing Club harbor. I love the soft, illuminating finish that builder Glenn Siddle put on the gorgeous poplar walls and ceilings. And I like the way the gray and green exterior complements the grain of the interior poplar, as well the pops of color Nan Jackson added to those beautiful custom furnishings. It’s always fun to showcase the unique Lake Martin lifestyle in the home features we do for Lake magazine (page 44).” Or this: “I got to work with some folks who really love the lake by putting together an article about the launch of the Adopt an Island and Treasured Mile programs, which will help to keep Lake Martin clean and litter-free. What a privilege it is to get to play even this small part in something so big that it will impact an environment with an 880-mile circumference. And it will affect the quality of time spent by thousands of visitors to Lake Martin over the next two years, which of course, means a lot to our local economy. Just telling people how they can be a part of it (on page 26) really makes me feel good.” Typically, the newbie in the office raises an eyebrow and says, “You mean, you really do love your job?” And I end with the kicker, “I really do! But please don’t tell my boss. I would hate for him to find out that I’d do it for free if I didn’t have three kids in college and just paid for my daughter’s wedding.” Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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On the Cover Cover: During a recent visit home to Lake Martin, CBS television's NCIS star Pauley Perrette relaxed on the patio at her father's house in Parker Creek with the family dog. Perrette came to town to help dedicate the new Equality Volunteer Fire Department station. Photo by Kenneth Boone

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Contents 25. HOW TO CHOOSE A REPAIR SHOP Look into watercraft repairs now, as the heavy boating season winds down

26. UP FOR ADOPTION Adopt a Lake Martin island or shoreline through two new anti-litter programs 32. HOOKING STRIPERS Experienced guides on Lake Martin could be the key to landing fish and bagging limits 38. OPTI REGATTA Dixie Sailing Club celebrates its fourth New Hope anniversary with an inaugural kids' race 40. LAKE Q&A WITH PAULEY PERRETTE The star of the CBS series NCIS comes home to Lake Martin to honor her father and firefighters 44. BEAUTIFUL BREAKWATER A South Ridge home takes a fresh perspective to lake life in a quiet cove

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60. LAKE WATCH

10. LAKE SCENES

62. HEALTHY LIVING

15. WHERE IS LAKE?

64. BIG CATCHES

16. LAKE EVENTS

66. CHEF'S TABLE

20. LAKE MARTIN NEWS

68. FROM THE CELLAR

54. NATURE OF THE LAKE

71. PRO TIPS & TEE TALK

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

Number of sales

Average selling price

Median selling price

Days on the market

Total houses for sale

Inventory/ sales ratio

29 35 27

$490,393 $393,243 $382,974

$439,000 $310,000 $290,000

165 166 164

307 388 447

11.41 19.32 26.55

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

This Month's Fishing Forecast The turning of the calendar page to October is a sign of good things to come to Lake Martin fishermen, said Randy Baker of Fish Tales Bait & Tackle on Highway 280 in Alexander City. “It will be wonderful!” Baker said. “As it cools down through September and October, we’ll see cooler nights and cooler water temperatures. That will bring all the fish in shallow.” A wide variety of lures will be effective this time of year, including spinnerbaits, crankbaits and Shakeyheads, Baker said. “And toward the end of the month, you’ll catch them on jigs,” he added. Moving baits will start working well, especially anything that looks like shad. “The fish will become more active and easier to catch. This is just a good time of year,” Baker said. Head out for some great fishing on Lake Martin this month

Relicensing Fast Facts In granting the operation license for Martin Dam, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) was required by law [Section 10(a)(2)(C) of the FPA] to consider the extent of electricity conservation services and programs in which the licensee has participated over the years. These programs include conservation/recreation-themed programs, such as the Renew Our Rivers effort, which has removed more than 11 million pounds of trash from Alabama waterways with the help of more than 75,000 volunteers. Alabama Power Company also maintains an energy-saving tips website (www.alabamapower.com/residential/save-money-energy/ tips) and sends periodic press releases to media outlets to educate consumers about how to conserve the amounts of energy they use and cut their bills. For example, as winter approaches, Alabama Power Company recently sent a list of seven “temperature tamers” to newspapers and television stations across the state to prompt articles and notices about changing thermostats, insulating water heaters and servicing heating systems to save energy and money. From these programs, FERC must be able to ascertain that the power company has made a satisfactory good faith effort to promote conservation and energy efficiency for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers.

Lake Levels During the Last month

Lake Martin's Weather Outlook for October

Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 489.06 Lowest: 487.15 Lake elevations are subject to change. Individuals who recreate below Martin Dam and those with boats and water-related equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.

Year to Date

For up-to-date lake levels, log on to https://lakes.alabamapower.com.

Precipitation: 37.82 inches Avg. high temp.: 78.6 Avg. low temp.: 54.8 Average temp.: 66.7

Our Normal October Precipitation: 3.08 inches Avg. high temp.: 76.0 Avg. low temp.: 50.0 Average temp.: 63.0 OCTOBER 2016

October 2016 Forecast

Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the mid 70s with lows in the low 50s and about 3 inches of precipitation in the month of October. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures will be remain above average this month and rainfall averages will remain below normal. Information from the National Weather Service.

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Reader Submissions (1) Jellan Heath learns to drive the boat. (2) Kenzie Bass the Yorkie enjoys a cool splash on a Lake Martin beach. (3) Caylee McCormick sent a dockside photo of beautiful Lake Martin. (4) The summer sun sets on Lake Martin in this photo sent by Mary Frances Bloodworth. (5) Kaitlyn Ray gets an introductory float in the inner tube on Lake Martin.

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Reader Submissions (1) David Blanchard and Alex Bechard enjoy a sunny afternoon at the lake with friends. (2) Madden Hatcher and Davis Harris hang on through a rough ride behind the boat on Lake Martin. (3) Jennifer Indovina is head over heels for Lake Martin! (4) A firey sunset at Eric and Fran Tyler's lakeside cabin. (5) The Kissic family enjoying a swim by Peanut Point.

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(1) Tom Jacobus snapped this photo of Venus, the moon and the setting sun at Harbor Pointe on his smartphone. (2) Allen Sneed and his wife canoed the lake on a beautiful still autumn day. (3) Sophie loves to kayak at Wind Creek with her parents, Clarence and Betty Morris. (4) Gloria Bridges relaxes on the dock to watch the sun set from Crowne Point. (5) Tyler Spruill and his 10-month-old son Blake enjoy their first Lake Martin sunset together. (6) Rush and Tate McKelvey got a bird's eye view of Lake Martin from an RV8 that Rush built five years ago. (7) Lynn Vick captured this sunrise shot of a lone fisherman from the porch of the cabin.

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Reader Submissions (1) John-Michael and Ashley Sewell took Lake magazine to Cozumel, Mexico. (2) Lake cruised France's Rhone River with Wendy West and Kathy Westbrook. (3) Mallory Adair, Robert Forbus, Don and Judy Forbus Baker, Sharon and Gary Graveman enjoy a beautiful summer day in Santa Cruz, California. (4) Patsy Prater, Charles and Sherry Worthy, and Melinda Blair took Lake on a ferry boat tour to Valdez, Alaska. (5) Pat and Jim Franklin took Lake to Crater Lake, Oregon, with friends Dave and Liz Dealey. (6) Kathleen Greer took Lake magazine with her on a 4th of July float at Lake Martin. (7) Ellen Brooks, Barbara Gilewicz, Alexa Barger and Jan Fitzgerald enjoying Aruba.

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Sept. 29-Oct. 15 Young Frankenstein

The Wetumpka Depot Players will present Young Frankenstein at the Depot Theatre on Main Street in Wetumpka. Call 334-868-1140 or visit wetumpkadepot.com for tickets and information.

ment, Kid-Fest children’s activities and more. Also enjoy the antique car show. Call 256-329-6736 or visit www.alexandercityonline.com for more information.

Oct. 8 Wind Creek Bass Trail Fishing Tournament

Call Wind Creek State Park at 256-329-0832 for information.

Oct. 3 Horizons Unlimited

Dr. I. William Ferniany will be the guest speaker at this Oct. 10 week’s Horizons Unlimited event. Dr. Ferniany is the CEO Horizons Unlimited Jazz Presentation of the University of Alabama Birmingham Health System. Singer Elnora Spencer will be the guest of honor at He will speak on the history of the UAB Health System and this week’s special Horizons Unlimited performance at its future. This event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Emporium Wine in downtown Alexander City. Spencer in the Alexander City Board of Education building at 375 has been in the entertainment field for 37 years, singing Lee St. Membership is jazz, blues, country, $20 per person or $30 CALENDAR OF EVENTS gospel and more. per couple and grants She was voted Best entrance to every event Female Vocalist in WHAT’S HAPPENING ON LAKE MARTIN in the semester. Birmingham for 2002. This event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 Oct. 7 p.m. at Emporium Chairish Items Wine. Horizons Deadline Unlimited memberShow how much you ship is $20 per person ‘chairish’ Alexander or $30 per couple City by decorating a and grants entrance chair, stool or other to every event in the piece of furniture for semester. the MainStreet Rally in the Alley raffle. Chairish pieces will be on display in the United Way building until Oct. 22. Purchase raffle tickets at the Oct. 20 Rally; winning raffle tickets will be drawn on Oct. 22. Monies raised support MainStreet events downtown. Call 256329-9227 for information.

Oct. 11 Alabama Gold Book Signing

Oct. 7 Wetumpka Golf Tournament

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament at Quail Walk Golf Course. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. The Ball Drop and Putting contest begin at 12:30 p.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Golf sponsorships are available. Entry fee for a foursome is $260; individual golfers at $65 each. Call Jamie Young at 334-567-4811 for information.

Oct. 8 36th Annual Oktoberfest

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Author Peggy Jackson Walls will present a talk on her new book, Alabama Classic cars cruise in to Gold: A History the parking lot at Arby's in Alexander City on the first of the South’s Last Saturday of every month Motherlode, followed by a book signing, at the Dadeville Public Library from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Walls’ book covers gold mining in Tallapoosa County from the 1830s to the late 1930s. The Friends of the Library will sponsor this event in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-8257820 for more information.

Oct. 13 Master Naturalist Course Offered

The Tallapoosa County Extension Service will offer an Alabama Naturalist Program course in East Central Alabama at Wind Creek State Park. The course will include eight sessions, either once or twice a month, beginning Oct. 13 to March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at (256) 8251050. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 7, 2016.

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Oct. 15 Fall Boogie

The lineup for the Fifth Annual Fall Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly includes Corey Harris Band, Dylan LeBlanc, The Pollies, Vulture Whale, Kelsey Waldon, Soulco and Early James. Tickets are $20 online at standarddeluxe.com/shop/fall-boogie-ticket-101516-limited-advance and will be $25 at the gate on the day of the show. Coolers are welcome but will be checked at the gate. No glass allowed. Please leave pets at home and do not smoke on the lawn. For information about this year’s event, visit the website.

Oct. 16 Lake Watch of Lake Martin

Lake Watch of Lake Martin will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Dunn Environmental Center, Camp ASCCA, 5278 Camp ASCCA Dr., Jacksons Gap, from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. The program includes Dick Bronson with How It All Began and Bill Deutsch with The Return of the Water Spirits. There will be an open microphone for stories of 25 years of watershed service, catfish and fixins, and The Campbell Brothers a pickin’ and a’grinnin’.

Oct. 16 Tallapoosee Historical Society

The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 64 Court Square, Alexander City. Featured speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls, author of Alabama Gold: A History of the South's Last Mother Lode. There is no admission fee, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Oct. 16 Bowling Pin Shoot

The Alexander City Shooting Club holds competitive bowling pin matches on the third Sunday of each month from April through October. Everyone is welcome to the range at Coley Creek Road to watch for free. Cost to participate is $10 per shooter per gun. Matches begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call Woody Baird at 256-329-0080 or visit www.alexandercityshootingclub.com.

Oct. 17 Horizons Unlimited

Frye Gaillard will be the guest speaker at this week’s Horizons Unlimited event. Gaillard is the writer-in-residence at the University of South Alabama and has written more the 20 books about Southern history, music, politics and culture. He will discuss his two most recent projects: a biography of former President Jimmy Carter and the story behind Go South to Freedom, a book for young readers about a family of runaway slaves. This event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Alexander City Board of Education building at 375 Lee St. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple and grants entrance to every event in the semester.

Oct. 18 Three on a String

Alexander City Arts begins its 2016-2017 season with Three on a String, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. in the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium in Alexander City. Three on a String is known for presenting a good, clean, entertaining and completely hilarious program. Call 256-496-2424 or email karenjennings124@gmail.com with Arts Council as the subject for more information.

Oct. 20 Rally in the Alley

Join the fun in the alley off Main Street and preview all of the furniture pieces entered in the Chairish Alexander City Raffle. Purchase tickets from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monies raised will be used to support MainStreet’s downtown events. For information, call 256-329-9227.

Oct. 22 Coosa County Sheriff's Office Annual Fish for a Cure Fishing Tournament

At Wind Creek State Park. Call 256-329-0845 or visit www.alapark.com/wind-creek-state-park for more information.

Oct. 22 Chairish Raffle Drawing

Chairish furniture pieces will be on display on the MainStreet sidewalks, and winners will be drawn. For information, call 256-329-9227.

Oct. 22 Christmas Card Workshop

The Artist Association of Central Alabama will host a Christmas Card workshop from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. Cost is $40 for association members and $50 for non-members. Class is limited to 12 prepaid students. Visit Wine Emporium for details.

Oct. 25 Book Signing

Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host author Fred Norrell, Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. to talk about A Boy's Adventures on Lake Martin, a memoir of his boyhood on the lake. He will tell stories about spending summers on the lake from age 6, building a raft with his father, cooking fish over a campfire and exploring the lake like Huck Finn. Join us in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-825-7820 for more information.

Oct. 29 Fall Book Sale

Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will have its Fall Book Sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street.Fill a bag for $5 and get a free bag full when you purchase two. The shelves are over-flowing with books in great condition and some that are very, very old. Books on all subjects are in

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abundance, including biographies, books for children, cookbooks, biographies, politics, history, military campaigns, self-help, religion and the usual fiction categories. Proceeds go to help the library. Call 256-825-7820 for more information.

Oct. 29 Fall Family Festival

The kids and grandkids will have a great time at the annual Fall Family Festival at Russell Crossroads. Dress the kids in their favorite costumes or let them come as they are and join the scavenger hunt, face painting, pumpkin decorating and wagon rides, See a real grist mill and blacksmith in action, archery and more. For information, visit Calendar/RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com or call 256-3971019.

Nov. 4-5 Renew Our Rivers/LMRA Annual Cleanup

Contact Lake Martin Resource Association president John Thompson at 334-323-7880 for details of this year’s cleanup at Lake Martin. As in the past, large dumpsters will be placed in convenient locations around the lake for volunteers to use for disposal of trash removed from the shoreline or roadsides surrounding the lake.

Nov. 12 Holiday in the Country

Cancer Outreach and Community Hope (COACH) will hold the Third Annual Holiday in the Country from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stewartville Volunteer Fire Department, West Coosa Senior Center, 47 County Rd. 70, Sylacauga. The event will feature entertainment, arts and crafts, holiday decor, a car show and motorcycle ride, great food, a silent auction and a Kids’ Korner. For more information, contact coachcountryholiday@gmail.com or visit www. COACHCOOSA.org.

Nov. 13 Annual Holiday Open House

Alexander City businesses will open their doors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for this annual event showcasing the season’s most festive decorations, gifts and one-of-a-kind sales. Bring the kids to visit with Santa. Call 256-234-3461 for more information.

Season-Long Events

Mamie’s Place Children’s Library holds themed storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Gamers Club

Adelia M. Russell Library hosts kids ages 12 to 17 in the conference room on Fridays after school until 4:30 p.m. Bring handheld games or games from home (no games rated M allowed). Participants should be picked up by 4:30 p.m. For information, call 256-329-6796.

Ladies Book Club

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

Electronics Recycling

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

Santuck Flea Market

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

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

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

$20 on the 20th

The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to "Spend $20 on the 20th" of each month to help our local economy.

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

Trade Day, Millerville

Find clothes, dishes, artwork, antiques and flower arrangements, refreshments and military uniforms at the Millerville Trade Day the third Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Bibb Graves School on Highway 9. For information, call Doris Stewart at 256-839-5254.

Library Storytime in Dadeville

Library Storytime in Alexander City

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.

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Memory Makers Quilt Guild

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

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month (second Friday in December) at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share. Some nights are “themed,” so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256329-8724.

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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.

Charity Bingo

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

Art Association of Central Alabama

Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Lake Martin Area United Way the third Thursday of each month. Artistic technique in painting, drawing and other arts taught at each meeting. For information, call Martha McKnight 256-825-6503 or Jerri Hallmark 256-825-0595.

Amateur Radio Club

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

Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours

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Naturalist Marianne Hudson fills the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads with children and adults to see and listen to her lively nature presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl, just to mention a few. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. Your children will love every minute. Check the calendar at Calendar.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.

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Lake Martin News Kowaliga's tomahawk restored

The statue of Kowaliga that stands in the lobby of Kowaliga Restaurant on the banks of Lake Martin, is beaming inside. He has his tomahawk back. The tomahawk had been missing since Sept. 4 when 19-year-old John Mason Friday, visiting the restaurant on a trip to Lake Martin with friends, allegedly slipped it out of the Indian’s grasp and walked out. “It was a college kid that had probably been enjoying the lake a little that day and thought it would be a great idea to come in and take the tomahawk,” said Stacey Jones, front-ofthe-house manager at Kowaliga Restaurant. “You could tell something was up when he first walked in the door. There was a group of them, he pulled on (the tomahawk) and saw that it came out and then he sat down. “Then he came back up here after he ate and pulled it out and looked at it and put it back. And then he went and told his friends, you know, ‘Let’s go,’ and he took it out and they walked out.” Friday was arrested and charged with theft of property based on security footage after a member of the party was located using credit card Security cameras thwart information. robbery of Kowaliga's tomahawk It was the second time, according to Jones, the tomahawk had been stolen. “The first theft was right after we opened three years ago,” said Jones. “Once we got it back that time, I dropped the ball as far as getting it secured in there, but I figured no one was going to take it again.” The Indian was made famous in a Hank Williams hit country song, written while the country music legend was staying in Darwin Dobbs’ cabin, according to Dobbs’ son, Fred. Early renditions of the statue were made of plaster of Paris. The current Kowaliga is actually the first one made of “knotty pine,” as the song says. It was carved by Corey Worden, a chainsaw artist out of Montgomery, 20 LAKE

who operates a business called Beneath the Bark. Today, Kowaliga, his right hand extended into the air, stands 8 feet tall in the lobby of the restaurant, from the sole of his moccasins to the tip of his tallest finger. His left hand clutches his tomahawk, probably a little tighter than it did a month ago. “We’re just real glad to have the tomahawk back,” said Jones. “People pose for pictures with that Indian every single solitary day. We’ve had people walk in the door and say ‘We just want to take a picture with the Indian.’ “Of course, that’s fine with us.” ~ David Granger

CRATA takes steps to discourage vandalism

Smith Mountain and its historic fire tower are revered by many, but after a rash of vandalism and theft, the members of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association (CRATA) are fed up and aren’t going to take it anymore. “For a long time, the Smith Mountain Tower area remained relatively free from problems, but for some reason there has been a lot of mischief this year,” said Jimmy Lanier, CRATA founder. “Recently, we have had problems with graffiti painted on the gorgeous rock formations, damage to our kiosks, theft of trail signs and other signs in and around the tower, people building fires, damage to longleaf pines on the mountain and far too much litter.” The trail association has taken a number of steps to stop these problems. Electronic surveillance devices have been installed that send signals and pictures wirelessly to a frequently monitored website. CRATA also has a Facebook page with hundreds of followers, and when a couple recently removed a sign from the Smith Mountain Tower, their picture was posted on Facebook. Through hundreds of shares, the post reached more than 30,000 people. In less than 24 hours, quick work by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department identified and located the suspects. Charges are pending. The combination of Facebook and electronic monitoring, along with the efficiency of the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, also resulted in the identification of two different groups of people that spray-painted graffiti on the rock formations of Smith Mountain. “Sadly, there were adults in both groups but since there were also minors involved, we are not releasing their names. There will be consequences, however, which include the culprits paying for the graffiti removal,” said Jerry Bynum, president of the association. Board member Harold Banks added, “Ninety-eight percent of the people who visit Smith Mountain and use our trails respect them, and we appreciate the private donations and work of the many volunteers that made

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places of extraordinary natural beauty accessible to the public for free. “But then there is that other 2 percent that needs a lesson in responsibility and civility. If you vandalize or cause damage to Smith Mountain, the tower or our trails, we will take appropriate legal action. We want to thank the many responsible citizens who enjoy our trails and help us in monitoring them and keeping them clean. As posted on our signs, Smith Mountain is closed 30 minutes after sunset. We know people love to observe the sunset from the tower so we allow a little leeway, but nobody has any business there after dark. “Those who enter the tower area late at night could be considered guilty of criminal trespass. The main purpose and objective of our association is to build and maintain hiking trails for free public use. We do not like acting as police but will do whatever it takes to protect special resources that have become major tourist attractions enjoyed by thousands.” Smith Mountain and the historic fire tower are privately owned by the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association. The Smith Mountain and Cherokee Ridge area trails are on property privately owned by Alabama Power Company, which has allowed the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association to build and maintain footpathonly trails on the property.

Vandals at Smith Mountain are now caught in the act on game cameras

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How to choose a shop for boat repairs STORY & PHOTO BY MITCH EMMONS

t’s a boat owner’s worst nightmare – that first warm day in April, the lake calls loudly. It’s time to shake off winter and take that boat out for the first run of the season. You launch and turn the key – nothing! So it’s off the water and into the shop with the boat. But how do you know with confidence how to pick a reliable one? A quick survey of Lake Martin area marine repair shops suggests that word of mouth still is the best source for local business generation. “Just about all of our service and repair business is from repeat customers and referrals,” said Tommy Heltom, parts and shop manager at Russell Marine’s Kowaliga location. The same is true for Russell Marine’s three additional Lake Martin locations – The Ridge, River North and Real Island. But Heltom said even with two-five staff technicians on duty, work can sometimes get behind. Other shop managers agree, adding that for maintaining timely repair, pre-planning is often the best control. This especially holds true during the peak summer season when shops may be working up to 300 individual work orders during any given week. “When boats come in for service or repairs during the summer, customers want it done fast,” added Van Oliver, service and parts manager at Singleton Marine Group (SMG) at Blue Creek. “We do a good job of turning work around timely, but if the work log is backed up because the job in front is related to something that could have been done as part of last year’s winterizing, or done during the winter, turnaround during the peak season could be faster.” “Winterizing is critical,” says Steven Yearkey, owner of Alex City Marine, with two locations: Alexander City and Alex City Marine South in the Red Hill community. “Winterizing also is a good time to take care of many mechanical issues or repair needs. That enables our technicians to keep repairs and service work moving at a pace

that customers are happy with.” Marine service techs are trained and qualified through certification programs similar to automobile technicians and mechanics. Moreover, they are happy to talk about their qualifications and don’t mind being asked, so don't be shy with questions about experience, qualifications and warranties when shopping for repair work. Russell Marine, SMG and Alex City Marine are boat sales dealers, and their shops offer fully certified manufacturer warranty coverage, as well as walk-in service and Are parts under repair. Other shops warranty? Are specialize only in custechnicians tomer-ordered work. trained? These “We are not a boat questions and more to find a sales dealer, so we repair shop don’t offer manufacturer warranty work unless it pertains to parts that we install,” said Linda Sharman, manager at Anchor Bay Marina at Castaway Island. Anchor Bay Marina offers full-service and repair work, and its certified master technician services all motor brands. According to BoatUS (Boat Owners Association of the United States), it also is a good idea to take “before” pictures of the needed repairs, thoroughly inspect the work and remove valuables and electronics before the boat goes into the shop. Parts break and sometimes circumstances create delays, but most marine shops strive to deliver high quality and timely service. They value their customers and work diligently to please and meet their expectations. They guarantee their work anywhere from 30-90 days and will provide written work estimates. Still, the best control a boat owner has is to plan now – as the heavy boating season is winding down – to get a watercraft ready for winter storage, scheduled maintenance and needed repairs. Lake Martin shops surveyed all agree that if this is done at the right time, very few problems arise, and next summer, boating season will be smooth sailing.

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Just south of the River Bridge, Island A is available for adoption

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Up for Adoption

Adopt a Lake Martin island or shoreline through two new anti-litter programs STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY AUDRA SPEARS GOOGLE MAP GRAPHICS BY NORM WHITE

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ake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), Russell Lands and Alabama Power Company this month are launching a cleanup program that will give participants a sense of ownership in the pristine beauty of Lake Martin’s 880 miles of shoreline and major islands. Through the Treasured Mile Program, now up and running on the LMRA website, individuals and groups can adopt an island or a section of the shoreline for regular litter patrol and cleanup. “During the relicensing process, a stakeholder had made a comment about picking up trash on the islands. We really don’t have the resources to monitor the whole lake for litter, but we thought we could maybe put together an Adopt an Island program,” explained Alabama Power Company Hydro Services Manager Jim Crew. “We discussed that and included it in the license application, and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) liked it so much, they put it in the license as a requirement. “We subsequently learned that LMRA had been talking about an Adopt a Shoreline approach to cleanup around the lake. We realized we were basically taking the same approach but working independently. It made sense to have one program dealing with the different components.” The program coincides with a public education effort to, among other things, explain access and availability of Alabama Power-owned islands for public use, Crew said. “A lot of people don’t realize that these 26 islands are available for recreational activities and that it’s perfectly appropriate to go out and use them. They are open to the general public. Anybody and everybody on Lake Martin that wants to use these islands that are owned by Alabama Power can do it,” he said. “Of course, by publicizing that, we understand that there will be more litter as more people use the islands, so along with the public education to use them, we’re also offering the opportunity to keep them clean through this program.” With LMRA on board to distribute supplies and support adopters, the program became feasible. Adopters under the program will receive safety vests, picker/grabber tools and access to a steady supply of trash bags printed with the Treasured Mile logo, said LMRA President John Thompson. “We are working on having bags available for pick up at the marinas,” Thompson said. “The Russell Marine marinas are already on board, and we would like to have all of the marinas around the lake involved,” he said. “Most people would dispose of the trash with their regular pick up from their homes, but Russell Marine has told us we can drop off low numbers of filled bags with them, as well.” For larger trash dumps or big litter problems, Thompson said, adopters would report the problem on the LMRA website. “LMRA would send someone out with the Rapid Response Team, which is a program already in place to deal with illegal dump sites and exorbitant litter,” he explained. The adoption process will be administered through the LMRA website. The Adopt an Island component is mapped separately since it is a requirement in the license to operate Martin Dam. Islands and shoreline segments identified on the LMRA 28 LAKE

website will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, Crew said. “If no one else has claimed that section or that island, the first person or group that signs up will be the adopter. They will sign up for a two-year commitment,” he explained. “Once they’ve signed up for a location, they decide how they want to maintain the cleanliness and litter collection. They can go out once a month or a couple of times a quarter, whatever works for them. We want the adopters to have the flexibility to keep it clean however they want.” Crew suggested the program could be appropriate for civic organizations, Scouting groups, families and coworkers, as well as individuals. “An adopter could sign up to take care of more than one section,” Thompson added. Adopters will be required to sign a waiver releasing Alabama Power Company, Russell Lands On Lake Martin and Lake Martin Resource Association from any liability for accidents or injuries as a result of taking part in the program or picking up litter. Once an island is adopted, a sign will be posted on the island recognizing the adopter. The names of the adopters for each shoreline segment of the lake will appear online on the Google map that designates the official program sections. “We have it on a Google map, so if someone clicks on a particular segment, the name of the adopter for that segment will come up,” explained Norm White, chair of the LMRA Environmental Committee. White has sectioned the map into 78 segments and labeled each with letters that coincide with a location key. The key describes each island or segment by its headwater river or creek or by a common identification tag, such as Union Ramp, Children’s Harbor, Uncle Bob Island or Piney Woods. “If two small islands are next to each other, those two islands might be handled under the same adoption,” Crew said. In such cases, White has grouped the islands on the map to indicate what is included in the adoption assignment. The segment lines that define the areas available for adoption cross the water from one side of the applicable creek, slough or river to the other, and adopters would be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the entire shoreline on both sides of the waterway within that section. For example, the adopter of the section labeled Tallapoosa River-K (Elk’s Lodge Segment) would be responsible for cleaning the shoreline on both sides of the river from the River Bridge south to Mountain Laurel Drive on the east bank and Loblolly Lane on the west. “The map contains four sets of GPS coordinates that define the perimeter of each segment. These can be entered into the boat navigation system or even a smartphone map,” White explained. The designated segments include undeveloped Russell Lands properties around the lake, as well as project lands owned by Alabama Power Company. “We are very much supportive of the efforts to try to keep the Lake Martin shoreline and arteries that lead to the lake clean. And we applaud John Thompson and Norm

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Stars designate Alabama Power Company owned islands and pins indicate shoreline areas that are available for adoption in the new Treasured Mile program

White’s efforts to take it to another level by creating the Treasured Mile Program,” said Russell Lands On Lake Martin President Tom Lamberth. “It’s an important initiative, and hopefully, the lake population will get behind this effort and make it work. Keeping our environment clean and protecting our lake is in our own best interest. In addition to its environmental importance, Lake Martin is a huge economic engine for this area, and it’s very important over the long term that we protect it in every

way possible.” In addition to name recognition on the website map and island signage, adopters will be invited to recognition and celebration events, said Thompson. And they will be included on occasional emails that will update the program’s status and notify adopters of any supply shortages or restockings. To adopt a Lake Martin island or shoreline, visit lmra. info online and click the Projects tab.

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Hooking Stripers

Experienced guides on Lake Martin could be the key to landing fish and bagging limits

STORY & PHOTOS BY MITCH SNEED

or men, asking for help or guidance is a tough thing. Asking for directions and help lifting heavy things fit into that category. Asking for help fishing would be on the top of that list. Most any man would rather wear that pink shirt his mother-in-law bought him last Christmas than admit he needed help catching a fish. That could be grounds for immediate surrender of a man card. And yet, for years, Lake Martin fishing guides have been helping fishermen land their limits and reduce the likelihood of a frustrating, fish-free day on the water. There are distinct advantages to swallowing pride and letting a professional put a boat loaded with men – and women – who need help catching fish right on top of the big stripers on Lake Martin, said Mike Walker of Got You Hooked Guide Service. “There are some really good fishermen who fish Lake Martin regularly,” Walker said. “But for most people who don’t fish as much as they want to, it just makes sense. Everyone’s busy. Say you got some friends in town and you want them to experience what Lake Martin fishing is like. You don’t want to take them out and come up empty.

The fight begins for Reed Bullock; Inset: Capt. Mike Walker takes a charter out at sunrise

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“Don’t get me wrong, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. But it is even better when you finish a trip and see that cooler full when you go home.” Walker has been running trips on Lake Martin off and on for seven years. He said while the lake is one of the great recreational lakes in America, it is becoming known as one of the best in Alabama and the Southeast for striped bass, as well. Walker joins one of the area’s standards when it comes to fishing for striped bass. Capt. David Hare with Alex City Guide Service has been guiding trips for decades on Lake Martin. Like Walker, Hare knows how to find the fish and what they will be biting when he gets there. It’s rare on a Hare guided trip when the rod tips don’t bounce as the stripers take turns hitting the shad and bream that are lowered into the water for bait. Using Hare’s unmatched knowledge and the electronic features on his 24-foot boat, trips rarely return to the docks without the limit in the bag. Hare said that some times of the year are better than others, but with cooling temperatures ahead, the prime of the striper season is on the horizon. Unlike bass and crappie fishing, striper fishermen can see more success in colder, less ideal weather situations. “We have had a good year, but with stripers, the tougher the weather, the better,” Hare said. “If it’s raining and cold, we don’t come home. Some of my best days have been where there are sheets of ice in my boat. So the best time for it is coming up.” Hare said those who book with him do so for a vari34 LAKE

ety of reasons. He said some are visitors who want a great vacation day of catching fish. Others want to learn how and where to fish on their own. “Some people may have bought a place here and just don’t know the spots or how it works here,” Hare said. “People who see that sometimes ask if it doesn’t make me mad to see former customers fishing my spots. I say no way. That’s what I’m here for. If they want to catch a bunch of fish, we will do our best to do that. If they want to learn, I will share everything I can to help them, too.” In the last two years, an estimated 500,000 stripers have been added to Lake Martin. That’s on top of what was already a seemingly endless supply of the fish that have grown to monstrous proportions and provide the kind of fight that fishing tales are made of. Fishing for stripers is popular for numerous reasons. The fish, which typically grow to 40-plus pounds, put up a tremendous fight that is normally reserved for saltwater fishing. Another reason for the popularity is that stripers of the 40-pound size are ideal for anglers looking to put something beautiful on the wall. If that’s not enough, a properly prepared striped bass is one of the most delectable fish put on a plate. Walker said that with so many stripers in the lake, it’s easy to assume catching them would be easy. As Coach Lee Corso would say, ‘not so fast my friend.’ “It depends on the time of the year, the temperature

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Guided trips catch the golden sunrise as well as fish; Top Inset: Reed Bullock, Cale Bullock and John Bullock proudly show off the early catches of the day; Lower Inset: Netting the prize fish

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of the water and all sorts of factors,” Walker said. “Where and when they may be biting in August is totally different than where we will find them and what they will hit in October and November. Obviously, I’ve got a dog in the hunt, but that’s why a guide is the way to go.” Walker is so confident that, at times, he even guarantees catching fish. He runs specials that include the policy that a trip will catch eight fish or the outing is free. Some would say that’s a gamble with a $500 trip fee, but he hasn’t surrendered a free excursion yet this year. On a late August day, Walker hosted an early morning trip with Reed Mitchell of Mitchell Upholstery and John Bullock and his son Cale of Lake Martin Bloom and Bait. They were even handicapped by having an overweight reporter on board who thought he knew a little about fishing. With a sunrise befitting an Albert Bierstadt canvas as a backdrop, Walker had the group in Kowaliga Bay with four lines deep in the water fewer than 15 minutes after leaving the dock. And not 10 minutes later on a slow troll, the first of what were dozens of rod-bending hits had the group scrambling. “Fishing is fun, David Hare has guided but catching is fishing trips on Lake much better,” said Martin for decades Mitchell. “It looks like we are on the fish.” Walker uses depth finders and fish finders but leans heavily on his own experience to get the boat to where the fish are. A combination of baits and depths kept the men in the boat busy all morning. “Some days are better than others,” Walker said. “But regardless, you want it to be an enjoyable experience. That’s why we are going to have fun, no matter what. Obviously, 36 LAKE

the fish cooperating helps, but even if we didn’t catch a fish, I would hope that the people would say that was still a great time.” Walker keeps people laughing with fish tales, laughing at himself and telling about his ideas to make his next fortune. “I’m thinking about starting a fishing guide captain’s school,” Walker said with a smile. “There are so many guys in their early 20s just hanging out in their parents’ basements trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. “What could be better? They could be deckhands with me for a year, and think of all the free experience they would get. I could help them get their captain’s license and even get them a deal on a boat. I’m sure Mom and Dad would pay anything just to get them out of the house. What do you think?” While the comedy was good, the fishing was better. It was easy to lose count of the strikes that the group had, but at the end of the day, the limit was met and included a 30-something pounder Cale Bullock landed after a 10-minute fight that left his forearms burning. It was a Kodak moment when the fish was hoisted. “He flat puts you on the fish,” John Bullock said. “When you think about it, you have four buddies and you come out. You can’t beat it for the money. It sure beats going out and just hoping and praying they hit. This is much more fun.” To schedule a guided fishing trip with Capt. Mike Walker and Got You Hooked Guide Service, call 205-362-8322. To contact David Hare at Alex City Guide Service, call 256401-3089 or visit alexcityguideservice.com.

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Opti Regatta Dixie Sailing Club launches youth program with inaugural regatta

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This summer, Dixie Sailing Club (DSC) celebrated four years at their New Hope location with an inaugural Opti Regatta on July 30. The race committee set a regulation windward-leeward course with two chase inflatables and horn signals for the 12 kids who competed in eight Optis. The club recently purchased the sailboats for their new youth program, which will include a sailing school for kids. Board members at DSC expect to hold this event annually as part of the developing nonprofit sailing program.

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Lake Martin's Paul Perrett welcomed his daughter Pauley home last month

Lake Q&A Pauley Perrette This star of the CBS series NCIS comes home to Lake Martin to honor her father and local firefighters

PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE

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Hollywood star Pauley Perrette, who plays Abby Sciuto on the CBS hit series NCIS, came home to Lake Martin last month to dedicate the new firehouse at Equality. She graciously took the time to tell us about her love of Lake Martin, her family connection to firefighting and growing up with her father, Coosa County Commissioner and Real Island Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Perrett.

Why does Lake Martin hold a special place in your heart?

I didn’t go to school there, but I really did grow up there. We moved a lot, but the lake house was the one constant. No matter where we lived at the time, summers and holidays were always spent at the lake. So that house, more than anywhere else, became home for us.

"I'm from right here," Pauley Perrette told a crowd that gathered in Equality for the firehouse dedication

What is your earliest memory of the lake?

My earliest memories of the lake are the earliest memories I have. I’ve been going there literally since I was born. Back in the day, there was just a tiny little house, a well in the yard and nowhere near as much development as there is now. We would bring water Photo by in from town in milk jugs. Mitch Sneed Days were spent swimming and fishing, and of course, eating. We all learned to ski when we were really little on a tiny pair of skis my grandpa made, so someone was always out skiing.

What activities did you most enjoy at the lake as a child?

I’ve always said my first car was a canoe. I had a red canoe I would take all over the lake. That canoe is still at my dad’s house.

Why did you come to the lake area last month to help your father, Coosa County Commissioner Paul Perrett, dedicate the new firehouse?

I’ve been hearing about the firehouse and the fire department for so long. My whole life has been fire engines and fire trucks and wearing firefighters’ hats. My grandfather was a fire fighter; my dad is a firefighter; my cousin is a firefighter. It's just a part of my family and has always been part of my life. We’re actually in the middle of shooting Season 14 of NCIS. But Dad begged and pleaded for me to get out here, and they all really like my dad. I’m bursting 42 LAKE

with pride for my Dad and everyone involved here. This weekend is all about Dad and the new fire station.

Your father is a beloved public servant in the lake area. Tell us about him. What’s the cleanest, most embarrassing story you can tell us about him?

Stories about my dad are mostly his crazy injuries from doing silly stuff. Once he was fixing the roof and when done, he got so excited he threw the hammer in the air and it hit him in the head. He was fixing something in the yard and ran around the house to tell my mom and ran smack into the window air conditioning unit. One time he was fixing something on the boat, one foot on the pier, and one on the boat. When the boat floated out he fell and broke his ribs on the pier. He was poking around stuff in the yard, put his hand in an old cinder block and got bitten by a cotton mouth. There’s a hundred stories like that. It never ends. My poor mom was driving him to the emergency room on a regular basis.

What is the best advice he ever gave you?

The best advice my dad gave me is probably “Don’t let the turkeys get you down.”

What were the best times at the lake?

On the holidays, all the cousins would come down. Those were the best times, there’s a bunch of us, all really close in age and we had so much fun on the lake.

You are crazy busy. You’re on the boards of more than 20 civic or charitable organizations, in addition to your role in NCIS and working on other projects as an actress, producer, director, writer and singer/songwriter. What do you do when it’s time to relax and regroup?

I spend my time in LA working, doing charity work and going to church. That’s pretty much all I do, as I’m a bit of a recluse. My favorite thing to do with free time is sitting on my couch with all my rescue dogs, drinking beer and watching TV. Pretty simple.

What is your favorite NCIS episode and why?

I love all of NCIS and 14 years later, it’s still super fun. It’s hard to pick a favorite episode, but probably “Hit and Run” where we get to see Abby as a child.

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STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

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Breakwater South Ridge home takes a fresh perspective to lake life in a quiet cove

The poplar walls and ceiling, accented with rough-finished cedar timbers, create a soft palette for touches of bright color

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A shaded porch is the perfect place to relax on a weekend afternoon

irmingham-based builder Glenn Siddle of Newcastle Construction built three spec homes at the South Ridge cove where Dixie Sailing Club once moored boats – Stone Manor, Breakwater and Fairwinds. All of the homes in his South Ridge Harbor Collection feature five bedrooms, open floor plans and generous outdoor living spaces, but Russell Lands On Lake Martin chose the Breakwater model as the host home from which to launch the collection at a late summer open house. Furnished by Siebels Camp & Cottage Outfitters of Homewood and decorated by Nan Jackson of Interiors Etc. by Nan, the 3,825 square foot Breakwater was designed by David Smelcer for just such entertainment. Its rough cedar timbers, tall craftsmen-styled windows and gray-with-green exterior color scheme add interest and contrast, but it was the poplar walls and ceiling in the spacious great room that made an impression. Siddle added a bit of paint to the clear coat finish on the beautiful poplar, lending a soft hue to the wood’s rich grain and surrounding the living spaces with a light, powdery palette on which to showcase the home’s many custom elements. “We wanted to tone down that contrast and make it

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calming, but we wanted to show off the poplar wood,” explained Jackson. “With that great room so open and the natural light from the lakeside, we wanted to show off what the poplar looks like – it’s an unusual choice.” While the home’s bedrooms follow the lake home trend of painted pine board walls, the poplar great room offers a unique and attractive finish. “We added color with glass balls, pillows and artwork, using softer tones but hints of color,” Jackson said. She incorporated aqua, chartreuse, browns and grays in the great room’s decorative finishes but found fabrics in slightly softer shades than those popular in today’s market. Scattering the colors on the monotone furniture pieces of leather, linen and textured woods, Jackson wanted to be able to change the mood of the room with accents and pillows. Rustic black chandeliers, lamps and cabinet pulls anchor the room, as does the dark finish on the hardwood floors. Siddle coated the stacked stone fireplace with the same wall finish, providing continuity to the open, welcoming space, which measures more than 30 feet by 30 feet. Tucked into the driveway side of the home, the gal-

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The kitchen island includes plenty of room for gathering guests as well as meal preparation

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Stone columns greet visitors on the drive side of the house

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ley kitchen offers a traditional gathering space at a long marble island against the backdrop of gray raised panel cabinets and a glass and stone backsplash. But the kitchen is outfitted for real work, as well, with plenty of counter space and a sixburner Wolf stove. The master suite is situated for privacy behind the fireplace, where the stone wraps the corner and actually becomes the wall of a short hallway that leads into a lightfilled room built for comfort and relaxation. Kelly Siebels chose a one-of-a-kind handmade bed and coordinating end tables to create a casual atmosphere for the master, which seems to float among the young oak treetops just outside craftsmen-style windows on three of the bedroom’s walls. Varying textures in the running vine pattern of distressed scrap wood and trim on a high headboard contrast with damask, linen and a touch of velour in the white, sage and gray bedding. Narrow windows above the stone floor and bowl tub in the master bath preserve the room’s privacy while filling it with light, and the large walk-in closet accommodates full-time lake living as easily as weekend stays. Across the great room on the opposite side of the house, the entry-level guest suite sports a cowhide rug and textured bedding in shades of brown and tan on a simpler bed of barn woods with coordinated furnishings. The unique poplar walls and ceiling unify the home’s design, as Siddle carried them downstairs into the den, where Jackson added more energy to the color scheme. “I loved the rug. It looks like pebbles, and the oranges and browns are more vibrant and full of activity,” Jackson said.

Though private, the bowl tub in the master bath comes with its own treetop view

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Glass pendants lend a touch of the modern to the cabin's laid back decor

The downstairs den gives a nod to the lake with coral accents, a pebble rug and big fish art

Breakwater is tucked into the open woods at the south end of The Ridge

Treetops filter the afternoon sun in the guestroom without blocking the lake view

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The home's exterior finishes include rough-finished timbers and colors that blend with the natural wooded surroundings

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The porch is a great place to start and end the day with a filtered lake view

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She drew the lake theme into the den decoration with a stick-and-tin fish that swims across the entire wall behind the sectional sofa. Siddle left a portion of the den untailored, so the homebuyer can choose its function and finishes. The space is ample for game tables; a bar and second kitchen for casual lakeside entertainment; or an indoor eating area to supplement the dining space in the upstairs great room. There are three bedrooms downstairs, and bunks could be added to alcove space in the hall to provide extra sleeping room for the children. Off the covered patio outside the den, the lot enjoys 365 feet of shoreline with only spotty glimpses of the neighbors. As a standard upgrade, Siddle installed a boatlift at the dock. He also built a fire pit, an essential outdoor gathering space that showcases the glassy water of the private cove that served as home for Lake Martin’s Dixie Sailing Club for 50 years. “The sailors picked that cove because it was small and quiet but had deep water,” said Russell Lands On Lake Martin Vice President of Sales Steve Arnberg. “With yearround water at the end of the pier, it has deep water but not busy water.” Yet, at the south end of The Ridge, the home on this .93acre wooded lot is close to everything on the water – just around the corner from The Ridge Marina and Chimney Rock and a nearly equidistant boat ride to activities at Blue Creek or Kowaliga and the Lake Martin Amphitheater. This showcase home is on the market at $1.575 million. For information, contact Emily McDaniel at 256-215-7011.

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A taste of heaven ... or not

American Persimmon

NATURE OF THE LAKE

Persimmon is one of the sweetest treats that grow on a tree – if they're ripe

BY KENNETH BOONE

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Heaven or hell. That might be a slight exaggeration when talking about the tastes of our native persimmon fruit. But with 36 percent sugar, a ripe persimmon is one of the sweetest fruits growing wild in North America. And just ask anyone who has bitten into an unripened persimmon – after they’ve recovered from an overwhelming mouth pucker – whether that second descriptor fits the bill. Persimmon trees go by a number of names: Common persimmon, American persimmon, eastern persimmon, Florida persimmon, possomwood, sugarplum and ‘simmons. Scientists know it as Diospyros virginiana, and its genus name means “fruit of the gods.” (Actually, it means grain of the gods, but you get the idea.) Native Americans, U.S. settlers and modern-day foragers know it as free dessert falling from above. This tree is endemic to the southeastern and central U.S., from Connecticut west to Kansas and south to eastern Texas. Persimmon trees range from a 15-foot shrub-like tree to a large 100-foot tall showpiece, depending on soil. It grows in a wide range of soil types but requires rich, moist soil to reach its full potential and does so most often here in the gulf coast states. It is often found growing near sassafras trees and loblolly pines. Persimmon bark is thick and gray to black in color. It is deeply channeled with blocky scales that some have described as looking like charcoal briquettes, making it easy to identify in the winter when fruit and leaves are long gone. Persimmon is the only member of the 400-species ebony family that grows in our temperate climate. Interestingly, the color of persimmon wood varies greatly, from white to black, along with yellow, gray and green and a brindle or flecked pattern. The wood is very hard, heavy, strong and fine-grained and is used to make heads for wooden golf clubs and furniture veneer. The move to steel drivers by the golf industry in recent decades has saved many a persimmon tree. Woodturners, who use it to make multi-colored bowls and artwork, say that it has a slight odor of cracked black pepper as it is being turned and that it can buffed to a glass-like finish. Persimmon heartwood, which often is streaked with black, is rare and valuable because it is not usually found in logs smaller than a foot in diameter and even larger logs have little heartwood. Persimmons have fragrant flowers that are white to yellowish-green when they bloom in the spring. This tree is dioecious, which means that there are male and female persimmon trees and both sexes are usually required to produce fruit. On a male tree, the flowers appear in clusters; in a female tree, the flowers are solitary.

The size of a mature tree depends on the soil and growing conditions

The bark of a persimmon tree resembles charcoal

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Persimmon leaves are green, 4-6 inch long ovals. They are simple, meaning they are not heavily toothed or partitioned, and alternate, meaning they are attached to the stem singly on alternate sides. These leaves usually turn yellow or orange in the fall before they drop. That’s also when the persimmon fruit begins to ripen and turn orange or even reddish purple. The fruits shown here were picked up off the Persimmon leaves are 4-6 ground near Lake Martin inches long, oval-shaped and on Sept. 24, when most of alternate on the stem the leaves were still green. Persimmons on the same tree ripen at different times and finding fruit on the ground in September does not rule out the possibility of finding ripe fruit under the same tree in November, when all the leaves have fallen. Wild persimmon fruit is small, usually 1-2 inches in diameter, with one to eight seeds in each berry. Larger persimmons that are sometimes cultivated and sold in farmer’s markets are not our native fruits but related Asian varieties. Before the native fruit is ripe – when it is hard to the touch and green or yellow in color – the flesh of the berries is shockingly astringent. This is due to a high concentration of tannins that dissipate as the fruit ripens. Biting into it will “turn your mouth inside out” and is sure to cause an Instagramworthy expression. Once the fruit is very soft to the touch – almost squishy – and deep orange or even reddish-blue or purple, it is ripe and absolutely delicious. Most of the time, the fruit will not fall from the tree until it is ripe, but if you’re gathering persimmons, check each one carefully. One astringent berry can ruin a whole batch of ripe fruits if the pulp is mixed together. There’s an old folk tale that says persimmon seeds can predict the oncoming winter. If you cut open a seed you will find pulp surrounding the beginnings of a root inside. Legend says that: n If the root is spoon-shaped (like a shovel) there will be 56 LAKE

lots of snow this winter. n If the root is knife-shaped there will be cutting winds this winter. n If the root is fork-shaped, winter will be mild. According to Mother Earth News, persimmons are best preserved as “Persimmon leather” which sounds a little tough but is a very old idea akin to a modern grocery store staple: Fruit Roll-Ups. It is simple to make your own. Just pick up ripe persimmons within a day or so of when they fall from the tree, then squeeze them through a commonly-available kitchen press called a “potato ricer” to separate the skin and seeds from the pulp. Persimmon pulp freezes well, so if you don’t have access to a large number of trees, you can freeze small quantities throughout the fall until you have enough to make a batch. Spread the pulp one quarter inch thick on a cookie sheet and dry at very low temperature in the oven. The resulting persimmon leather can be eaten as candy, cut up to sweeten cereals or substituted for raisins for a little homeWhether spoons or knives, grown Alabama taste in this year's persimmon seeds baked goods. indicate a harsh winter Persimmon leather was a sweet staple for Native Americans and settlers. It was often found hanging over rafters where smoke from cooking fires helped preserve it before the days of refrigeration. Dried persimmon fruit may also be fermented with hops, cornmeal or wheat bran to make a form of beer and the dried, ground and roasted seeds have been used as a coffee substitute. Persimmon berries are also a prized food for a number of animals including whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, raccoons, foxes, rabbits and other animals. Rightly so – a perfectly ripe persimmon is a little slice of heaven. And an unripe persimmon is not. Some information for this article came from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Woodturners Unlimited, Mother Earth News and Wikipedia.

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FAQs and Straight Answers I

ally the rest of the watern the course of sellfront land is Russell Lands. ing real estate at Lake Among other things, Martin, I get to talk to a Russell Lands is a developer lot of people. That is always of some of the more distininteresting because I am guished subdivisions on the hearing about their dreams. lake. Since Russell Lands It is fun to listen to other is on the higher end of the people’s dreams. price range, the company is Here are some questions not interested in dumping a that I hear frequently, coverton of inventory on the maring different types of propket at once. erty around Lake Martin: LAKE PROPERTY Alabama Power is a utilQ: I would like to buy BY JOHN COLEY ity company and similarly a waterfront lot on Lake has not sold many lots relaMartin for under $100,000. tive to the market. It doesn’t have to be in a fancy area, but Neither company has historically I would like a good view, good privacy shown that it iswilling to cut one lot out and deep water. How much do lots cost? of an undeveloped land mass; therefore, A: In the last 12 months, about 60 waterfront lots have sold on Lake Martin chances of getting either of them to sell one lot way outside of any development via the Lake Martin Area Multiple will be close to, if not exactly, zero. Listing Service. Of those 60 lots, only Q: We have been renting houses about 20 percent were under $100,000. on Lake Martin for years. This past Right now, there are about 119 lots for weekend, we saw several old cabins that sale, with 19 of them being priced under $100,000, so just know that you are look- looked unused. Do these go up for sale? A: That’s a great question. I see old ing at a small segment of what is for sale. cabins like that on the lake all the time, Please remember that here at Lake Martin, the view, privacy and location are too. Most (99 percent) of the time, there is a reason for it. Maybe it’s an old famwhat drives price. The bigger the view ily cabin, and they can’t decide what to and the better the privacy, the higher do about it. Or maybe the owners arethe price. So if you are in the lower 20 holding on to it to get more when they percent of price, you will have to comsell in the future, but they don’t want to promise on view and privacy. It doesn’t fix it up. Or, maybe the owners would mean that your view and privacy will sell it, but they have a crazy high price in be terrible; just don’t expect it to be the same as the ones at the top of the market. mind. My rule of thumb is this: If they wantQ: I really like my privacy and would ed to sell it, it would be on the market. like to buy a waterfront lot that doesn’t Owners of these type of cabins are have many neighbors. In fact, I do not frequently contacted with the question: I want it to be in a subdivision at all. It see you are never using your lake house. doesn’t have to be a huge lot. It can be down a dirt road, for all I care. I see plen- Would you like to sell? They are presented with many ty of land on the water that is undevelopportunities. In a second home market oped – not a home in sight. That would like Lake Martin, buyers don’t “have” be perfect for me. Why don’t I see any to buy, and sellers don’t “have” to lots for sale in areas like that? sell. That makes it unique from other A: We estimate that only about 30 percent of Lake Martin's 880-mile shore- markets. Don’t get hurt feelings if owners line is developed. When Alabama Power never return a call. Or if they do return it, get ready for a “no” or a price that’s Company built Martin Dam back in crazy high. 1926, they bought up most of the evenQ: I love those real estate shows on tual shoreline. Today, Alabama Power is TV. I especially like those where the stars still the major landholder around Lake buy a home and fix it up. I would like to Martin. buy a home at Lake Martin and do the One other company that owns virtuOCTOBER 2016

same thing. The buyers on TV always have a house budget and then a separate remodel budget. Where does the remodel budget come from? A: The short answer is: Your pocket. The long answer involves a bit of history. In the old days (the pre-2008 banking crisis), a homebuyer might have been able to arrange a remodel budget from the mortgage company. Currently, buyers are more likely to be required to fund the remodel after closing. Keep in mind that I am speaking in generalities. Every deal is different. Plus, I am sure that somewhere, right now some mortgage broker is reading this and thinking “He’s wrong. I can get 125 percent loan to value financing and give them four free pens and three football schedules to boot.” Maybe so, Mortgage Broker, but I haven’t seen loans like that in eight years. John Coley is a broker and owner of Lake Martin Voice Realty.

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FROM OUR REAL ESTATE ADVERTISERS

FABULOUS FINDS

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419 Pine Point, Eclectic • $995,000 Quality Living at It's Best...in this well-maintained and elegant lake home! Located in Trillium, this home features 2.5 stories, 5BD/4.5BA, 2 FRs, play room, 2 Kit., expansive decks, salt water pool, hot tub/spa w/privacy fence and more! All overlooking beautiful Lake Martin..so bring the family and friends and begin entertaining and enjoying life! RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Amanda Scroggins 256-749-6634 www.amandascroggins.com

922 Beach Island Trace, Dadeville • $173,500 Beauty, Warmth, Value! This 3br/2ba charming home tucked away on wooded lot in Still Waters. Open kit, living rm, dining rm, breakfast nook, w/ new hardwoods. New stainless steel stove & dishwasher, frig 2yrs old in Kit. Bonus Rm above garage. Master BR has new carpet. Relax on the screen porch or enjoy the outdoors entertaining on the deck and grilling on stone grill. Roof 2yrs old. Must See RE/MAX Around the Lake Call Samantha Spurlin 256-786-0650 www.samanthaspurlin.com

35 Canoe Point, Equality • $795,000 New Construction. The Shell Cracker XL is a great terrace level floor plan designed by Mitch Ginn. Home features two bedrooms and baths on both main and terrace levels. Terrace also has game room with summer kitchen. Located in the new development of Cedar Point with large lots and incredible views. This pre-sale package includes the lot, cottage, seawall, and dock. Lake Martin Realty Damon Story 205.789.9526 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

139 Cedar Drive, Equality • $760,000 Proposed new construction. Plans by architect Mitch Ginn. The Spot Tail's design provides a great place to relax or entertain guests with its open living, dining and kitchen area. Located in the new development of Cedar Point. Large lots with incredible views. Lake Martin Realty Damon Story 205.789.9526 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

396 Holley Mill Road, Eclectic • $395,000 Beautiful custom 4 BR, 4 BA home on 10 fenced acres with barn and pond. Located in the Eclectic school district just 5 minutes from Kowaliga on Lake Martin. Home has surround sound with custom built-in entertainment center. Bonus room could be 5th bedroom. Gated entrance. If you want room for horses yet convenience to Lake Martin, look no further. Lake Martin Realty Damon Story 205.789.9526 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

467 Windy Wood $1,095,000 Description: Spacious home in established neighborhood of Windermere West. This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom lake home has plenty of space for family & friends but is also comfortable for a quiet weekend. It has a 3 car garage, owners suite, a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, double ovens, work island, and family dining. Main and terrace level family rooms open to deep porches, flat yard and great views! Lake Martin Realty Becky Haynie 334.312.0928 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

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122 Lighthouse Court $798,500 This is one SPECIAL Lake Martin property! Impressive outdoor spaces make this Lake Martin home one that will not last long! Decks, landscaping, views, privacy are all designed to focus on the lake. The home offers living, dining, kitchen, family eating area and 4 bedrooms with the Master and one guest on the main -one of the upper bedrooms is currently a second family room. Lake Martin Realty Becky Haynie 334.312.0928 www.LakeMartinRealty.com

South Ridge Harbor, Breakwater • $1,575,000 Just completed by Newcastle Construction and designed by David Smelcer. This 3,825 sq. ft. five bedroom, four and one half bathroom plan has generous open living-dining-kitchen with owner’s suite and guest suite on main level. Lake level offers three bedrooms, two baths, rec room, bunk room, and lake prep room. Covered porch and lake level patio provide lots of outdoor living space. Russell Lands On Lake Martin Rhonda or Emily 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com

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Willow Glynn, Cove Cottage • $1,197,000 Ready To Move In! Henderson & Coker just completed this beauty in Willow Glynn. A Mitch Ginn design includes owner’s suite, guest bedroom, bunkroom, and bonus loft room on main level. Expansive open kitchen-dining-living area with access to large covered porch. Lake level offers 2 guest suites, large family room, covered patio and bar for plenty of lake fun. Russell Lands On Lake Martin Rhonda or Emily 256.215.7011 www.RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com

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Lake Watch turns 25

Celebrating the success of water quality programs and more

gram in 1993, 67 Lake Watchers have been trained ake Watch of Lake Martin was one of the first citiand certified as AWW water monitors, and they have zen groups to get trained and certified in a Water Chemistry Workshop back in 1993 by the then new- monitored at one or more sites on the lake or in the Lake Martin Watershed; ly-established Alabama Water Watch (AWW) Program. n Four Lake Watchers have been trained as AWW Lake Watch founder and then-President, Dick Bronson, trainers – Judy Palfrey, Dick Bronson, Ann Campbell and saw great value in citizen volunteer monitors collecting me – and conducted dozens of workshops, training scores water quality data using the EPA-approved protocols of of AWW citizen monitors in and beyond the Lake Martin AWW. Watershed; Lake Watch established a network of sites across Lake n Lake Watch has established a network of water qualMartin to monitor several water chemistry variables (air ity monitoring sites from the lake’s headwater streams, and water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity and Secchi disk visibility) on a month- through the lake, down to Martin Dam, as shown on the 2016 map; ly basis, to not only check for any current water quality n Lake Watchers have worked at the local and state problems but also to be able to look at long-term water levels to advocate for and help mitigate point source and quality trends through time. nonpoint source pollution problems in Lake Martin and In the early years, Lake Watchers hit the ground running, getting trained and certified as AWW water monitors. After Twenty-five years ago, Lake establishing sample sites, they began Watch began collecting water monitoring in 1993 throughout quality data at nine sites Lake Martin, with sites stretching from Horseshoe Bend to Kowaliga Bridge (see 1993 map from Citizen Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring of Alabama’s Reservoirs – Lake Martin published by AWW in February, 2000; available at www. alabamawaterwatch.org/resources/ publications). Early Lake Watchers, including Dick and Mary Ann Bronson, David and Diana French, Stan and Virginia Pietrzyskowski, Bill and Linda Stewart, BJ and Bill Niedermeier and Ricky and Terri Brand, got the group off to a strong start, building a solid foundation of science-based water data from which many other watershed-stewardship efforts grew. This commitment to water monitoring continues, with sites expanding from the initial nine to a total of 49 sites, 19 of which are being actively monitored (sites labeled with green markers on map above). Thanks to the volunteer service and dedication of dozens of Lake Watch monitors, members and supporters over the past 25 years, much has been accomplished. Lake Watch efforts and accomplishments include: n After joining the AWW pro60 LAKE

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Martin Home Owners and Boat Owners have actively participated in supporting and (HOBO), LMRA and others, this work resulted developing local and state policies to protect in a new management plan that promises more Lake Martin, as well as other public waters in water for lake residents and lake users; Alabama; n Lake Watchers have advocated for and n Lake Watch has partnered with Auburn defended water rights in interstate disputes University scientists in the drafting of sevknown as the Water Wars, helping to ensure eral proposals to Alabama Power Company, that water quality and water quantity in the USDA-CSREES and World Wildlife Fund to Tallapoosa River Basin are preserved; conduct research and outreach throughout the n And, the crème de la crème, in December Tallapoosa River Basin; 2010, after a lengthy personal crusade for n Lake Watchers have conducted many difspecial recognition and protections for Lake ferent environmental education programs, one LAKE WATCH Martin by Lake Watch founder Dick Bronson, of which (Dick and Mary Ann Bronson estabBY ERIC REUTEBUCH Lake Watch witnessed the fruits of those labors lished and named ‘Living Streams’) has been when then-Gov. Bob Riley signed Executive taught annually to hundreds of school children, Order 52, establishing the Treasured Alabama Lake (TAL), Scouts and teachers at Camp ASCCA over the past two an official designation for lakes in Alabama, followed by decades, instilling an environmental ethic in thousands of our youth, which led to the foundation of AWW’s AMSTI- the Alabama Department of Environmental Management designation of Lake Martin as the first TAL. This new desendorsed Exploring Our Living Streams environmental ignation affords Lake Martin and other future TAL lakes education curriculum; such recognition and protection for generations to come. n Lake Watchers have participated in countless Federal For this achievement, and leadership in many of the Lake Regulatory Energy Commission relicensing meetings over Watch achievements over the past two-plus decades, Dick a period of several years, advocating for environmentally and Mary Ann were awarded the Alabama Water Watch sound management of Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year. River over the coming decades; in partnership with Lake An exciting new effort on the lake is establishing key Lake Watch Today, Lake Watch actively monitors sites in the Swim Guide (see www. 19 sites on Lake Martin theswimguide.org). The first Lake Martin site added to this online swimming water guide was Wind Creek State Park beach, and we are working on adding others soon. By doing so, we make our Lake Watch water quality monitoring data much more readily available to the public and help to advertise these excellent facilities to a national audience, as well as help protect the public’s health. Lake Watch extends a special ‘Thank you’ to Lake Martin HOBO for their generous support of Lake Watch water monitoring efforts. If you haven’t done so, we invite you to join us in our efforts to preserve and protect our Treasured Lake – for all of us and for the children to come. Check us out at www. lakewatch.org, or contact me at 334844-4785 and join us in watching the water. Eric Reutebuch is president of Lake Watch Lake Martin, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and improving the water quality of Lake Martin and surrounding waters. To learn more about Lake Watch, visit the website www.lakewatch.org.

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Perfectly Plump Pumpkins

More than holiday decoration and pie filling

same as pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seeds t won’t be long before jack-o-lanterns were celebrated as food dating back to make their way to doorsteps and pumpthe Aztec cultures. The seeds also had kin pies invade homes on Thanksgiving. medicinal purposes. These American traditions remind us that Today, China produces more pumpthe season of autumn is finally here, but kins and pumpkin seeds than any other pumpkins aren’t merely decoration or fillcountry; however, India, Mexico and the ing in that Thanksgiving pie. Surprisingly, United States are all major producers, as pumpkins offer a lot more than service in a well. The United States produces pumpharvest display or sweet treat. kins mostly for seasonal use to produce This beautiful, plump orange squash canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling. is native to the Americas: North America, Illinois produces 90 percent of the South America and Central America. The HEALTHY LIVING pumpkins in the United States. This early wild plants were much smaller, harder BY JULIE HUDSON is due in part to the town of Morton, and more bitter tasting than the squash that Illinois, which houses the Libby’s pumpis cultivated today. The sweeter varieties kin processing plant. California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, were developed throughout the Americas over time. Popularity of pumpkins eventually spread to Europe Michigan and New York are producers of pumpkin and Asia. In fact, Christopher Columbus was believed as well and make up the remaining 10 percent. More than 100,000 acres of farmland are planted in pumpto have brought pumpkins to Europe. Pumpkins were kins in the United States. a Native American staple and were used for food and Japan’s version of the pumpkin is used in a celebrafor storage. They were made into bowls to hold other tion called the Harvest Moon Festival. Pumpkin is foods, such as grains and beans. Native Americans cherished in Japan, so much so that burger joints serve showed the colonists how to cultivate the pumpkin in the 17th century, and pumpkins were used in the early up pumpkin burgers. South Americans enjoy pumpkin harvest celebrations now recognized as Thanksgiving. year-round in soups and stews or as a filling in empanadas. In Mexico, pumpkin is candied and eaten as a The word “pepita” comes from the Spanish phrase sweet snack. meaning “little seed of squash.” Pepita means the

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And when it comes to the nutrients pumpkin has to offer, it is a sure winner. Pumpkin provides more fiber than kale; it is full of iron and heart-healthy magnesium and is one of the best-known sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene. Pumpkin has an abundance of Vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision, cell growth and strong immune systems. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains 245 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A. One cup of pumpkin also provides antioxidant support by providing one third of the necessary daily amount of Vitamin C. To top it off, pumpkin is rich in B vitamins, such as folate, niacin, Vitamin B6, thiamin, pantothenic acid, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Pumpkin seeds provide additional benefits, too. The seeds are a source of high protein (7 grams in a one-ounce serving) and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as tryptophan, an amino acid that helps produce serotonin, which helps to enhance mood. Pumpkin seeds also contain fiber, heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, minerals and Vitamin K. Pumpkin, whether fresh or canned, is considered a nutrient dense food. This means that in addition to providing all these vitamins and minerals, it is also very low in calories (one cup of fresh pumpkin provides about 50 calories, and one cup of canned pumpkin provides 80 calories). The reason canned pumpkin is higher in calories is because it is more dense; it is cooked down in the manufacturing process to prevent it from being too watery. Although canned pumpkin

is slightly higher in calories, it also is significantly higher in Vitamin A and iron. There are so many ways to incorporate pumpkin into the diet. It can be used in soups, stews, chili, pasta sauces, desserts, breads, pancakes and even as a substitute for butter in recipes. Realistically speaking, it is much easier to use canned pumpkin; however, check the label carefully to avoid confusing canned pumpkin with pumpkin pie mix. The pie mix includes added sugars on the ingredient list while the canned pumpkin contains only pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds are a wonderful, crunchy addition to salads, granola, hot or cold cereals and snacks. Adding pumpkin enhances the flavor and nutritional value of favorite foods. Take note how commercial food processors are promoting this nutrient dense food as a seasonal favorite: Coffee shops now have introduced seasonal pumpkin lattes; convenience stores stock pumpkin pie snack bars and snack mixes with pumpkin spiced almonds. There are even pumpkin spice cookies in the grocery aisle. This fall, experiment with pumpkin, rather than only using it for Thanksgiving celebrations. Incorporating pumpkin or its seeds could add a whole different dimension to favorite recipes and provide a delicious health boost. Julie Hudson is a dietician at the Lake Martin Wellness Center in Dadeville.

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Targeting mid-water bass O

using a particular depth range and not being there ne of the most important factors in catchfor a good reason. ing fish is the ability to predict anything If I can identify that productive depth range, about their location and behavior. One of I have half of the equation figured out for susthe reasons many of us started fishing along the pended fish. banks is because it was much easier to pick out a Garmin has introduced a new type of sonar target – a tree, a dock, a rock, bank grass or some capability called Panoptix that is an added advanother object that we quickly learned was a high tage with suspended fish. Using Panoptix, I can percentage place for fish to hang out. These types scan around the boat and quickly identify baitfish of “cover” are still very productive today because and fish while they are on the move. I can see in they are magnets for both prey and predator. real time what direction they are headed and how Keep in mind, though, that these types of cover fast, which makes it easier to keep bait on fish. are more obvious to other anglers as well, and BIG CATCHES Another very important variable to catching therein lays a challenge in today’s public fisheries. BY GREG VINSON suspended fish is to know where the food source Is it better to fish areas with more fish, as well as is. Fish are especially dialed in on the shad species more fishermen; or to search for the less-pressured this time of year, and if there’s a good concentration of baitfish fish that could be more likely to bite when he’s found? in the area, the fish are going to be close – very close. With the development of high-powered electronics in recent Once again, electronics are key to identifying the schools of years, even the depths are more explored than they used to be. bait, but occasionally, baitfish also will work on the top of the In fact, I’ve seen a shift in the ability of the average angler to water. locate and catch fish off the bank. Baits and presentations are the icing on the cake when it Mapping systems indicate exactly where the underwater comes to catching these open water fish. If I wrote a quick structure elements are, and sonar allows identification of both list of what works, it would include Swimbaits, Spinnerbaits, cover and fish on these places. GPS makes it possible to pinTopwater, Jerkbaits, Spoons and Crankbaits. The common point to the foot a location to which an angler could return denominator among all of these is that they resemble shad. to make a specific cast. A few years ago, this was one of the I’ve had success at times with each of these choices, and I advantages that many pro anglers and highly experienced local would be doing a disservice to my readers if I identified only anglers had over the average fisherman. That is changing rapone as the best. If I knew I was targeting suspended fish, I idly. would have an arsenal on the deck of the boat. I would intend In both bank fishing and finding a spot by GPS, anglers are on trying all of them at some point during the day with hopes fishing cover. Whether the cover can be seen with the naked that the fish would let me know when I got it right. eye or targeted on the bottom using side, down or traditional I’ve caught some very big bass, especially spotted bass, in sonar views, suspended fish are being targeted. The challenge is recent years by targeting them suspended in the water colthat the fish are not so much relating tightly to cover. I often see suspended fish relating to cover, meaning they are umn; rather than bouncing something on the bottom. On Lake close but not close enough to cast to the cover object. They may Martin, don’t be surprised to hook into a magnum striper in the process. It may take some practice, but with great challenge be as much as 100 yards from the object I might think should comes great reward. be the bull’s eye. An even greater challenge is that these fish are typically Greg Vinson is a full-time professional angler on the more willing to move about. They will often move both vertically and horizontally in the water column. It can feel like chas- Bassmaster Elite Series and PAA tours. He lives in Wetumpka and grew up fishing on Lake Martin. ing ghosts a lot of times, but there are methods that work for these fish, and the quality of fish that are out roaming can surprisingly be more like suspended sharks than grouper locked on 256.215.FISH (3474) the bottom. 2190 Cherokee Road , Alex City, AL www.alexcitymarine.com One of the keys to targeting these fish is the electronics. Go back to the elements I mentioned previously about mapping Certified to identify structure, such as underwater Outboard Dealer humps and points. Sonar allows an angler to identify fish, suspended fish included. Although the fish can change depth quickly, a particular depth often seems to show more fish than the others. I think this is because it offers the best combinaCall us today about our tion of light, oxygen and temperature. It’s Winterization Specials hard for me to imagine the fish obviously OCTOBER 2016 LAKE 65

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CHEF’S TABLE

BY ROB MCDANIEL Rob McDaniel, executive chef and general manager at SpringHouse Restaurant, earned a bachelor's degree in restaurant and hotel management from Auburn University and is a graduate of the New England culinary Institute.

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5 medium Idaho potatoes Depending on the size of the potatoes, cut them into quarters or sixths and place them in a large pot; then cover with water. Place pot over high heat and bring potatoes to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Potatoes shouldn’t be falling apart but just shy of it. Strain the water from the potatoes and spread them out on a cooking sheet; let them cool completely. Place a medium Dutch oven on the stove with

enough oil to come half way up the side and heat to 300 degrees. In small batches, cook the potatoes for 12 minutes; then cool completely once again. At this point, the potatoes will keep in the refrigerator for two or three days or in the freezer for a week. To cook them for eating, heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oil and drain well; season with salt. The potatoes should be crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Comparing Reds & Whites

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Everything else is sparkling n the very simwine, Cava, Prosecco or plest level, our whatever else other regions wine preferences want to call their bubbly. are, for the most part, The use of “Champagne” is identified by color. Red highly generic for most of and white are the dominant us but not always accurate. choices and are shorthand Folks who are strictly for what we like in a wine – white wine drinkers often without knowing it. should consider Blanc de Red wine is characterBlanc Champagne, white ized by flavors of chocowine from white grapes. late, red and black fruits, The grape variety for black pepper, smoke and FROM THE CELLAR these wines is 100 percent spice, among others. The BY HENRY FOY Chardonnay. prominent flavors in white Red wine drinkers might wine include citrus, melon, find Blanc de Noirs Champagnes more tropical fruit, grass (the kind you mow), appealing than the usual Brut. Blanc perfume and honey. Chardonnay is often de Noirs translates to white from black categorized by its butteriness, and petroimplying white wine from black grapes. leum is a common trait in Riesling. The color of these wines will range from The skins of black, red, purple and almost clear to very pale pink, apricot or blue grapes give red wines their color. salmon. The pulp and juice of almost all grape Exactly how common is the pracvarieties is white or clear with one exceptice of making white wine from tion: Alicante Bouschet, a French hybrid variety developed in 1866 to add color to red-wine grapes? Well, other than Champagne, which is obviously very less vivid varieties. common, a few wineries do indeed It bears repeating that the longer the produce a Pinot Noir Blanc or white skin of the dark grapes is in contact with the fermenting juice, the darker and more Pinot Noir. Several Oregon producers have been experimenting intense the color. Pink and lightly colwith the idea since about 2008. ored red wines are made by limiting this Oregon’s Willamette Valley is at the contact. White Zinfandel, for example, same latitude as the Burgundy region is made in exactly this manner from the of France. Burgundy, of course, where same black-skinned grape that also proPinot Noir is the dominant red grape duces the deeply colored “red” zins. variety, is synonymous with world-class Though it may seem unusual, if not wines; Willamette Valley wines share a odd, to make white wine from red-wine similar cool climate and the same reputagrapes, it is relatively common, particularly in the Champagne region of France. tion. Let’s taste some wine. The wines for By French law, the primary grapes used this tasting are two Pinot Noirs from the in the production of Champagne are Elkton, Oregon winery, Brandborg. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. We know Chardonnay is a white-wine Elkton is in the Umpqua Valley just 25 miles south of Willamette. The first Pinot grape; we know Pinot Noir is a red-wine is the 2012 Bench Lands Vineyard, a grape; and if you have been reading this traditional red Pinot Noir. The second is column for as long as I have, you will remember a piece a few years back about their 2014 Fleur de Lis white Pinot Noir. After tasting those two, we added Meunier, which is also a black-skinned a third, Chandon’s Blanc de Noirs red-wine grape. But most Champagne California sparkling wine. The objective is usually “clear,” very pale or rosé. The addition of the juice from Pinot Noir and was to not only taste each wine but also Meunier, which has had minimal contact to compare red to white; and then, white to white. All three are priced around $20. with the black hulls of these grapes, proThe red Brandborg is a little dry and vides structure and length to the finished not quite as fruity as many Pinots. This product but almost no color. wine needed to breathe and would be a Let’s be clear about what we call Champagne. Champagne is the region in good candidate for decanting for aeration. Good dark fruit flavors and nice France where sparkling wine producers acidity, great with grilled fish or pork. follow strict rules as to how those prodThe white Pinot Noir was an advenucts are manufactured, thus earning the ture somewhere in the ballpark with right to label their wine as Champagne. OCTOBER 2016

Viognier or Pinot Gris. Nice body and mouth feel with hints of citrus. Chandon is a product of the French Champagne house Moet & Chandon, makers of the Moet line and Dom Perignon. The heritage is solid. The Blanc de Noirs is a blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier and nothing short of superb. If discovery counts for anything, we scored big on this one. I really wanted to see how the white Pinot compared to the red. I hoped that I would have an ah-ha moment of ‘this is what that grape is supposed to taste like.’ I can say that Pinot Noir makes a decent white wine that would be a good alternative to Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. In the end, I tried something different and ultimately experienced something different. On top of that, I confirmed that I truly prefer red wine and learned that my new favorite wine is Blanc de Noirs Champagne. This week. Henry Foy is the owner of Emporium Wine, Café 128, Gallery 128 and Lake Martin’s only walkin cigar humidor located in downtown Alexander City at 128 Calhoun Street. He can be reached at 256.212. WINE, at emporium128@bellsouth.net.

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The Stance

Pro Tips From Lee Williams The stance is the foundation that supports your swing, so it’s essential to get this correct. The width of your stance will depend on the club you are swinging. The longer the club (driver/ long irons), the wider the stance. The reason for this is that the harder you swing, the larger the base that’s needed to support it. A good rule of thumb is for a driver and long irons, the inside of your feet should be shoulder width apart. As you swing your shorter irons, you can naturally narrow it to where the outsides of your feet are shoulder width apart for a wedge. The easiest way to check this is at home in a mirror. Feel and real are rarely the same, so what you think you may be doing isn’t necessarily the case. Next up in a proper stance is alignment. Can you imagine shooting a gun and hitting your target with poor alignment? The same goes for golf! There are a few things you can control in golf, and one is your alignment. To aim correctly, place a club on your ball line and point it a hair right of your target. Next, place another club on the ground just inside your foot line and make that club parallel to the club on your ball line. What you will notice is that your feet will actually be aimed left of the target if you are aiming correctly. In golf, this is called parallel left. As you can see, getting the correct stance is quite simple and one of the few things in golf that you can control. Take care of the small things, such as your grip and stance, and watch your scores improve!

Good Luck!! Lee Williams, a professional golfer on the PGA Tour, grew up playing at Willow Point Country Club. As an amateur, Williams was a member of the 2003 and 2005 Walker Cup teams, as well as the 2004 World Amateur Team. He is sponsored by Russell Lands, King Honda, Nowlin and Associates, P.F. Chang's, Tempus Jet, Hyatt, Adams Golf, Russell Athletic, Titleist, Ameritas Financial Corp. and Southwest Airlines.

CACC season starts well STORY & PHOTOS BY CATHY HIGGINS CACC golf team with Coach Dave Jennings

The Central Alabama Community College (CACC) golf team started its 2016-17 with a win at the Wallace State Fall Invitational in Cullman. CACC overcame an eight-shot deficit from round one to the final third round to win its season opener. CACC was in third place in the first two rounds but rallied in the final round, shooting a team total of 278 (10 under par) to win this 11-team tournament by five shots. For the first two rounds, it was looking like Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. was going to etch out another win or that Wallace State was going to win their home fall tournament. But the Trojan golfers improved from round one to round two by six shots and then in round three improved another six shots with four of the five golfers breaking par in the final round. The team was led by sophomore Steven Wysocki, who finished tied third in the tournament. He was only one shot from the two-man playoff for Medalist Honors. All three rounds were subpar. In round two, Wysocki lit up the front nine, shooting five-under par but hit a couple rough patches and finished that round one-under. On round three the team stepped up and supported Wysocki with Jacob Morgan, Reynolds Carl and freshman Carden McCay all shooting under to allow the Trojans to pass the field and win by five strokes. “This is a great start for the team and after a sluggish past two years, we needed this fast start,” said head coach Dave Jennings. “This is one of the deepest teams I’ve had in quite some time, and they are motivated to play their best and win. Honestly, I’m looking for a number of wins this year from our boys.”

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