Lakeside - July 2012

Lakeside Magazine Logan Martin Homes Edition

July 2012

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Lakeside Living and

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LOGAN MARTIN HOMES

Traveling the Coosa

Covering life along Logan Martin Lake since 1994

Longtime Friend Shows Up on River David Haynes passes through Pell City on 631 mile journey

By David Atchison

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STAFF

Lakeside Beach

Lakeside Living Editors Laura Nation-Atchison Jim Smothers

Come Out to the Beach And it’s right here in Pell City

By Chris Norwood

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Lakeside Dining

Advertising Director Pam Adamson

Caribe Club and Marina Make it a Logan Martin destination

By Elsie Hodnett

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Distribution Kandi Macy

Around the Lake

Poker Runs and “Monsters of Logan Martin” catfish tournament There is always something for everyone on our waterways

Photography Bob Crisp Brian Schoenhals

Lakeside Living in Style

Art Direction Jennifer Mashburn

A Kid Friendly Retirement Home

James and Patsy Rogers use the lake to entertain grandchildren

Graphic Design Fay Denton Jennifer Mashburn Geraldine Osburn

By Emily Adams

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Dish It Up! With Lakeside Take It to the Top With Tacos Stuff your favorite foods into a shell and it’s done

Writers

By Laura Nation-Atchison

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EMILY ADAMS DAVID ATCHISON Kenny Farmer ELSIE HODNETT AZIZA JACKSON MARK LEDBETTER CHRIS NORWOOD LAURA NATION-ATCHISON

Art by the Water

The Nature of Her Art Is Nature Frances Ross uses her paintbrushes to bring the outdoors in

By Aziza Jackson

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On the Cover: Crimson Bean, daughter of Chris and Emily Bean Photo by Bob Crisp

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of neighbors, and things they did to make their home accommodating both for themselves, as well as for wet grandchildren!

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ere we go on another great summertime issue!

And while I’m thinking about it, a very happy Fourth of July to all! I know there will be lots of celebrating out on the waters of our favorite lake getaway!

I did some reading and found out-or refreshed my memorythat the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain took place July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, declaring the United States independent from Great Britain.

After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by the Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its primary author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4.

We were finally our own country and still are, a milestone certainly well worth a celebration.

So, as usual, I digress, but I think it’s an occasion worth noting and I know it’s one that will get great attention from our Lakeside communities.

Our July issue brings you a visit with watercolor artist Frances Ross, who loves bringing nature indoors with her beautiful paintings. She’s fond of the lake, too, and has spent lots of time waterskiing and enjoying other outdoor activities.

Then we’ll take you to the home of James and Patsy Rogers on the Talladega side of Logan Martin Lake, where they tell how they toiled through all kinds of projects to build their dream home.

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Traveling the Coosa

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series written by David Atchison, Lakeside Magazine writer and Daily Home Pell City news editor, about his experiences as he travels down the Logan Martin stretch of the Alabama River Trail.

David and his two dogs, Roscoe and Bailey, travel down Logan Martin Lake near Riverside.

Longtime Friend Shows Up on the River David Haynes passes through Pell City on 631 mile journey Story and Photos by DAVID ATCHISON

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always say you never know who you are going to see out along the river, and I recently happened to run across someone I’ve hadn’t seen in many, many years.

I don’t know when I last saw David Haynes, but I think my hair was brown at the time.

I met David for the first time more than 20 years along the shores of the Mulberry Fork River in North Alabama.

David told me he was going to write a book about the Alabama Scenic River Trail, as soon as he finished the 631-mile trek.

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sional photographs, so we go way, way back.

David, who lives in Blount Springs, told me he was going to be in my neck of the woods, paddling down the Coosa River soon, probably, May. “When you get to Logan Martin Lake, call me,” I told David.

“I might camp and paddle with you one day.”

David’s plan was to paddle the entire 631-mile Alabama Scenic Trail and write a book about his adventure.

He said the University of Alabama Press had agreed to publish his book.

“It’s going to be in a journal format,” David said.

David said by writing his book in a journal style, someone

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David relaxes at a camp near Dena’s Cove at the north end of Logan Martin Lake.

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who wants to take a two to three day trip would know what to expect along that portion of the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

After our first encounter, it wasn’t long before I heard from David again.

He brought a big bag of dog food to our Pell City bureau office, which I kept for him until he reached Logan Martin Lake in his wooden canoe.

David took his two golden retrievers with him on his journey, and he strategically stashed dog food along the trail, so he could feed his dogs.

Before I knew it, David was calling on me again.

“I’m in Ohatchee,” he said.

To be honest, I thought it would be another week before I would hear from David again. He started his trip in May. I gave David directions to a nice camp near Dena’s Cove, where I once camped.

I would meet him there the next day.

I met David there the next evening, taking him certain items he had requested. It was nice to visit with my old friend and one of my many mentors in the newspaper business.

The following day, David paddled and camped in Riverside and the next night, at Sundance Marina in Pell City, where we met again.

I paddled with David from Sundance Marina to the Logan Martin Dam, giving us time to catch up on the past 20-25 years. It was really nice, and a great day to paddle.

We stopped at an island above the dam and let his dogs loose. Normally he ties their leashes on a long rope tied between two trees. The dogs are able to move around, but it does restrict their movement. The island provided a place where the two dogs could roam and play freely and they loved it.

David started his journey at the Alabama/Georgia border. It was almost two weeks later that we paddled together down Logan Martin Lake.

“I start looking for a place to camp at four, before it gets dark at eight,” David told me.

His wooden canoe was packed with gear, supplies and his two golden retriev-

David Haynes canoed the 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail in 45 days.

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David’s two dogs watch as I paddle just ahead towards one of the many islands on Logan Martin Lake.

ers, Roscoe and Bailey. He also carried a carbon fiber guitar his brother Bill designed and built for the trip.

“It provided me music and comfort at night,” David said.

Among his other camping gear was a Hennessy hammock.

“I look for a place I can hang my hammock,” he said, adding that he didn’t need much room to set it up.

Hammocks are becoming popular among backpackers, who are looking to keep their pack weight down.

David, like my other friends who use hammocks, said they are extremely comfortable.

David had a great little saw for cutting firewood. It’s called a Sven Saw. The blade folds up into the handle, and it can really cut wood. It doesn’t weigh much or take up a lot of space.

He brought a light spinning rod and reel with fishing lures to catch dinner.

David also packed a small solar panel to charge up his batteries for his phone or ipod and camera.

He basically packed like he was going on a backpacking trip, although he was able to carry a little more, including a frying pan and fish basket for cooking his fish.

“I haven’t been hungry,” David told me when we paddled down Logan Martin Lake.

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But before David’s 45-day journey was over, he had lost 28 pounds.

After we finished our paddling trip to Logan Martin Dam, we said our goodbyes and I wished David good luck on his journey.

I later found out he camped on a large island below the dam on Lay Lake, before U.S. 280.

David said along the way, he camped on four to five islands.

“I camped out 44 nights in all,” he said.

David called me in mid-June to let me know he safely completed his 631-mile trip.

I was happy to hear he was safe and sound. Some of the stories he told me were really interesting. I can’t wait to read his book.

David said he came close to disaster a couple of times, but his whitewater skills and “Lady Luck” helped him complete his journey in one piece.

He said his canoe got pinned below the Class 3 Moccasin Gap whitewater rapid near Wetumpka, and he barely stayed afloat when he tried to cross Mobile Bay one stormy day. The weather was so bad, he had to return to shore and wait the storm out.

“We lost three days,” he said, adding that it was the only incident where he lost time because of the weather.

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A pair of herons perch on a rock below Logan Martin Lake Dam, where I told my friend David Haynes goodbye as he continued his trip down the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

David said even in calmer weather, it was a battle getting his wooden canoe across Mobile Bay. “You could never relax,” he said.

David saw his first alligator between Selma and Camden, near Roland Cooper State Park. He said he traveled close to one area where someone killed a record-sized gator.

In another area, he saw a dozen gators within a one-hour period.

David said the gators would have their heads sticking up, floating on top of the water. As he paddled downstream, the gators would disappear underneath the water.

He said the gators would silently submerge themselves underneath the water when he approached 30 to 40 feet away from them.

He said it was eerie paddling across the water, knowing an alligator was just underneath his canoe somewhere.

“I had my gun out,” David said. “But none of them bothered us.”

He said the biggest gator he saw as a 13-footer that actually followed his canoe. The gator was probably looking for a food handout.

Now back at home, David said he is trying to adjust to living indoors, after living outdoors for so long.

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“The coolest part of my trip was the people,” David added.

He said the further south he paddled the more remote it got and the friendlier the people who approached him got.

People offered David breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some people just gave him food.

“That didn’t happen everyday,” he said.

Two men, one a complete stranger, helped David get his canoe unpinned at the rapids near Wetumpka.

David said there were times he did not see any people. He said along one stretch of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, he didn’t see anyone for five days.

He said one retired couple actually traveled south to greet him as he finished his journey at Fort Morgan.

People were able to keep up with David’s travels on Facebook and at a special website that was set up so he could provide daily updates about his trip.

“The people you meet are what make a trip like this so enjoyable,” he said.

And I can’t agree with him more. Every time I paddle my kayak down the Alabama Scenic River Trail, I meet great people, and I hope to again on my next trip down Logan Martin Lake.

So until then, have a safe and wonderful time on the lake.

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Come Out to the Beach And it’s right here in Pell City

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here is something inherently relaxing about going to the beach. The sun on your back, the sand under your feet, the sound of children splashing in the water, the subtle roar of the rolling tide all work together to make you completely forget whatever you’re stressed out about. Unfortunately for us here in east Alabama, however, the nearest beach is half a day’s drive away. Or at least it was until a few weeks ago, before the beach at Lakeside Park in Pell City opened. And while there are no waves what with it being on a

lake and all, it is the whole beach experience.

Pell City Beach, as it is formally known, occupies 300 feet of shoreline between boat docks and the bridge that crosses the lake over to the sports complex.

Matt and Emily Powell, along with their son Jace, who just celebrated his first birthday, visited Pell City Beach for the first time on a sunny Saturday about a week after it opened. They will be back.

“I walk in the park every day,” Emily said. “This is our first

People are enjoying the new beach at Pell City’s Lakeside Park.

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time visiting the beach, but we’ll definitely be coming back in the future. It’s nice to come out and just walk around.”

Kyle and Brian from Birmingham were the same afternoon with a girls 11 and 12-year-old softball team.

“One of the parents found it on the internet,” Kyle said. “It sure looks good to me.”

Pell City Parks and Recreation Director Harold “Bubba” Edge Jr. said Pell City Beach officially opened June 2, one day later than originally planned. The project initially grew out of a specific safety concern brought forward by Edge and the mayor and city council.

“We had swimming areas all over the lake, but we all thought it would be safer to have them in one place.

We don’t have a city pool, but we can work with the resources we do have,” namely lots of property next to Logan Martin Lake.

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Pell City Police Chief Greg Turley and Assistant Chief Ed Brasher launch buoys to keep watercrafts out of the swimming area.

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Take a dip, have a picnic, it’s all part of the park now.

“It was a vision we had for two years,” Edge said. “Getting all of the approvals we needed took months before we could even get started.”

And though the beach is now opened, work is still going on. Pell City Police Chief Greg Turley just finished the paperwork for buoys posting boat-free areas and idle speeds, and Edge said he has just ordered signs stating the rules for use.

Specifically, those rules are swim at your own risk, as there are no lifeguards on duty; no dogs or other pets; no glass containers or alcohol; no jumping off the piers; and pick up your personal trash before you leave.

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Lakeside Dining

Caribe Club’s pool area takes you “Caribbean” without leaving “home.”

Caribe Club and Marina Make it a Logan Martin destination

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aribe Club and Marina offers a taste of the islands right here on Logan Martin Lake.

“We want this place to be a destination—somewhere you can come spend the day,” said Bobby Smith, who owns Caribe Club and Marina with his wife, Diane.

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West, off of Stemley Road between I-20 and US 78, where Franks Supper Club was decades ago.

“We started remodeling it last fall and opened the beginning of June,” Bobby said.

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The Caribe Club and Marina bar reflects the atmosphere of a true getaway.

water or by land.

“We have a 260-foot boardwalk with boat tie-ups for 10 to 12 boats,” he said. “And there is room to expand.”

Bobby said the club underwent renovations to offer everything needed for a fun-filled day, complete with great food.

“We have a pool, a hot tub and a steam room,” he said.

He said there are also private showers with changing areas.

“Some of our members may spend time on the lake and want to shower and change before dinner,” Diane said. “You can do that here.”

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only and offers non-motorized water sports such as kayaks and paddleboats, free to members.

“We also plan to have games out at the pool,” she said.

Bobby said a steel drum band will play Caribbean music poolside on weekends.

“We will have stage bands periodically,” he said.

“We are trying to let members have input on entertainment.”

Bobby said the club features a beach area, about 15-by-80-feet, along the pool area.

“There are tables, beach chairs and loungers both beach side and pool side, as well as a swim-up pool bar,” he said.

Bobby said there is also a lakeside screened porch

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Above: Caribe coleslaw is just one of the inviting dishes offered at Caribe Club.

At Right: Bobby and Diane Smith have gone all out to create a unique destination for members.

area for dining.

“The club has resort-casual attire, where you can enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere,” Diane said. “All our food has a Caribbean theme. We have a full bar with mixed drinks, draft beer and signature drinks such as our Logan Martin Lemonade, Caribe Punch and Key Lime Margarita.”

Diane said signature dishes include coconut shrimp, steamed crab legs, grouper fingers, fresh

mango salsa and many more.

Members may bring guests and also book the club for special events.

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Pell City Civitan Club 2012 Poker Run The Pell City Civitan Club 2012 Poker Run drew 105 participants and was a great success. The event raised approximately $2,300 for the Civitans, which will benefit the Pell City Toys for Children Program, The Arc of St. Clair County and other local projects for developmentally disabled citizens in the general Pell City area.

Jeff Kaufmann watches Roy Carroll of Riverside draw a card at the Pell City Civitan Club 2012 Poker Run. Photo by Brian Schoenhals

Pell City Civitan Club President Matt Mitcham presents the first place prize to Sonya Sparks of Alpine. Steven Taylor of Chelsea won second place and Trey Miller of Talladega won third place.

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From left, Jerry Noto from the Poor House Branch area, Alexis the Golden Retriever, Sambo the Pit Bull mix, Craig Jordan from the Poor House Branch area and Vanna the Golden Retriever relax before the start of the RBO Poker Run. Photo by Elsie Hodnett

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From left, Rex Davis won first place with a king high straight flush, Matt Stamps won second place with four aces and a king high and John Robinson won third place with four aces, queen high.

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A Kid Friendly Retirement James and Patsy Rogers use the lake to entertain grandchildren

By EMILY ADAMS Photos by BOB CRISP

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ost people retire so they can slow down and relax, but James and Patsy Rogers say they are busy as ever since retiring and building their lake house about five years ago.

“It’s a lot of work to have a lake house, but the down time is

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great,” James said.

The couple completed their home on Logan Martin in 2007, after James retired from a career as a mining engineer with the state of Alabama and Patsy retired from WDJC radio station.

“She told me about a lot for sale next door to them,” he said.

“We got here, and there wasn’t even a sign up, so nobody knew this lot was for sale,” Patsy said. “It was just this jewel on the lake. It was perfect.”

James said the price was right, so they bought the lot and, after retiring a few years later, sold their home in Shelby County.

“What was miraculous is our house in Shelby County sold the same day we put it on the market,” Patsy said. “That was a God thing.”

The couple then set out to construct their three bedroom, two bathroom house with the help of friends and family.

“We had great neighbors who took care of us, and we got a local builder,” Patsy said.

“We also used mostly local businesses like Marvin’s, and a lot of the furnishings came from friends. It was a group effort.”

James and Patsy Rogers, along with lots of good help, worked hard to create their Logan Martin paradise.

Home “We were going to retire to the beach, but all those hurricanes started to change our minds,” Patsy said.

Their minds really changed when James ran into family friend, and now neighbor, Shirley Ferguson at the grocery store.

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The Rogers’ built their home with relaxation and fun in mind.

They took a house plan from a magazine and modified it to meet their needs.

“Our neighbor Mack Ferguson can do house plans, so he touched ours up,” Patsy said. “He is a jack of all trades. He made the dining room bigger and did a few other things to improve it.”

James said the house was designed so the lake can be seen from every room.

“The lot is shaped and the house positioned so that you really get a good view,” Patsy said.

They chose hardy board, a stucco-like material, for the exterior to give the home a “Floridian” look, and the builders also added details like curved stairs on the back porch that mirror the arched doorways throughout the house.

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and their friends.

“Mack’s brother helped wire it. I painted most all the walls and woodwork. James did all the tile,” Patsy said. “We did our own landscaping, and James and the neighbors did the pier.”

The house has ceramic tile throughout, save the master bedroom, to make it “lake-friendly” for their three grandchildren, Emilee, 15; Ally, 11; and Mason, 8; who may come in with wet feet.

The walls are painted in light shades of yellow and green.

Floor-length windows in the kitchen and master bedroom to bring the lake view inside.

“We did without blinds for a long time, because we liked the wide openness and being able to see everything,” Patsy said.

“But we finally decided to get them, and we chose a natural wood finish so I wouldn’t have to paint the woodwork.”

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Patsy painted the kitchen cabinets herself with gorgeous results.

Patsy said she looks for ways to avoid painting after a bad experience with their white kitchen cabinets.

“Oh gosh, painting those cabinets,” she remembered. “In August, in the garage, in the heat, having to sand and put three coats of paint and primer on, and the gnats and the mosquitoes sticking in the paint. We’d have to pick them out. That was a chore.”

“If you’ll notice in the kitchen, the cabinets are white, but in the rest of the house, they’re sanded, because I got tired of painting,” Patsy said. “We just put a primer on, and I was sanding with an electric sander, and I thought, ‘This looks pretty good! I think we’ll just do the rest of them like that and call it shabby chic.’”

The foyer of the house opens to the dining and living areas, and to the right are the master bed and bath, an office space and a guest bedroom, usually reserved for grandchildren. On the other side of the house is another guest bedroom with a door to one of the two back porches.

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Most of the furnishings came from friends and family or are were repainted items they already had, Patsy said.

“We bought a few new things like the living room furniture, but a lot of it was given to us from different people,” Patsy said.

“It’s called the grandkid-safe, lake eclectic look.”

Some of their collected furniture includes a table from a restaurant that closed in Birmingham, an antique wicker sofa, day beds and a variety of tables. Patsy also found some items, like their mismatched cabinet knobs, while bargain hunting.

“We tried to stay within our budget of what we sold our old house for,” she said. “We didn’t want to go over that to build this house. That’s why we tried to do so much of the work ourselves.”

They also found ways to save outdoors without slacking on entertainment for their grandchildren. The Rogers’ have a used boat and Jet Ski, a paddle boat, a few kayaks and a “Big Bertha” intertube for fun on the lake.

“Mason loves to kayak, but the girls like tubing,” Patsy said.

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Soothing colors and water friendly tile floors add to the home’s inviting flavor.

When the grandkids aren’t there, Patsy said she still spends plenty of time outside reading, napping and doing yard work.

“I like to live outside,” she said. “I’d rather pull weeds than dust any day.”

James said he and Patsy “could stay outside all day” on warm, sunny days. Patsy agreed, and added that choosing the

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“You can always go to the beach if you want to,” she said.

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Dish It Up! With Lakeside

Take It to the Top With Tacos Stuff your favorite foods into a shell and it’s done Story and Photos By

LAURA NATION-ATCHISON and DAVID ATCHISON

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never realized, or had the sense to figure out, how many kinds of tacos there are out there.

But when I made the discovery and found out how diverse tacos can be, I realized that you could put just about anything inside a taco shell or a tortilla and it would be great.

So I figured there may be others out there unaware of the opportunities with tacos, and here we go.

I’m something of a “heat freak” when it comes to food, so beware...you may want to tone down some of my spices and heat levels.

I chose to make a barbecued chicken taco, a Baja fish taco and a pork loin taco (my favorite!).

Any and all of these can be made any size or with either a taco shell, flour or corn tortilla. I have learned that corn tortillas are lower in carbs somehow, so those who are carb conscious, take heart and read the labels.

I embarked on my taco celebration on a Sunday afternoon, and let me tell you, I had tacos all over the place. I think I can simplify the process the next time I want to make three different tacos at a time. I will give hints as to how as we go through the recipes. Mainly, though, I think buying “prepared” shredded cheese, lettuce and for one recipe, cabbage, is strongly advised.

But probably the best idea I will bring you is my friend Betty’s long held secret salsa recipe.

She’s only given it to one other person in her life, I’m told, her niece, who somehow wrangled it out of her.

If it’s a little too hot for you, Betty says just add crushed tomatoes-or diced-until the heat level suits you.

So off we go, with some recipes I truly believe you will find outstanding. I did.

Also, on the matter of the size of the “holder” you choose, those “mini” taco shells are great for appetizers or “finger foods.” You can totally fix them, or as I often do, set up a “bar” with all the fixings so people can just make them to suit themselves. That cuts the prep time by at least a third, plus it makes the dining experience more personal and pleasing.

Baja Fish Tacos What you need: One-half cup sour cream.

One-half cup mayonnaise.

One fourth cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Our dog Taco has always had a special taste for tacos, perhaps because of her heritage, who knows! So of course, she had to have her very own “Taco sized” taco and even donned her own sombrero for the occasion. From the way she’s licking her lips, you can tell how she felt about her barbecued chicken taco.

One package Ortega Taco Seasoning mix, divided.

One pound total of white fish filets, cut into one inch pieces.

(I used Tilapia).

About two cups of shredded cabbage.

Two tablespoons cooking oil. (I used extra light olive oil).

Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice.

One package (12 count) taco shells, warmed.

What you do: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro and two tablespoons of the taco mix in a small bowl and set aside.

Combine fish pieces, oil, lemon juice and remaining seasoning mix in a medium bowl, and pour into a large skillet.

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minutes until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Fill taco shells or tortillas with fish mixture. Top with cabbage, tomato, lemon juice and salsa.

Makes six servings.

Barbecued Chicken Tacos What you need: I used a two pound package of chicken tenders-about eight to 10 pieces.

Barbecue sauce of your choice.

One package tacos shells of your choice, warmed.

Eight ounces of prepared coleslaw.

One cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese-I used pepper jack and it gave it an outstanding flavor boost!

What you do: Bake chicken pieces dotted with butter for about 25 minutes, until done, but not dry.

Slice chicken pieces into bite sized, add barbecue sauce as desired.

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Crispy Pork, Guacamole and Chile Pecan Tacos NOTE: (If you don’t try anything else, try these!!)

What you need: A boneless pork loin, one to one and a half pounds, thinly sliced. (The recipe said to do it this way, cook it on the stovetop sliced) but I cooked the pork loin whole for about 45 minutes and then sliced it).

One fourth cup finely chopped ancho chiles-couldn’t find any around here, so I used chopped canned green chiles.

Two cups guacamole, make it yourself or buy it!

Eight flour tortillas, warmed. Crispy taco shells work well, too.

What you do: In a medium sized skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Meanwhile, season the pork loin with salt. When the oil is hot, add the sliced pork in batches and

sear on both sides for five to seven minutes until very crisp. Transfer the pork to a cutting board, cut into narrow strips and keep warm. In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the pecans and chiles and cook three to five minutes or until the butter starts turning reddish brown. Season with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Spoon one-fourth the guacamole onto each tortilla or taco shell.

Divide the pork among the tortillas and top each with some of the chile laced pecans and serve.

And now, for the finale…

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Art by the Water

The Nature of Her Art Is Nature Frances Ross uses her paintbrushes to bring the outdoors in

By AZIZA JACKSON Photos by BRIAN SCHOENHALS

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atercolorist Frances Ross has a lot of paintings.

Don’t ask her to choose a favorite—it might take a while.

But one thing is for sure, and that is the fact that this nature lover loves to bring the beauty of the great outdoors and of its critters right into your home.

“I’ve spent my life outdoors water skiing and snow skiing,” Ross said. “I love animals more than people.”

Ross said that she often gets inspired from photographs and from her circle of artsy friends who she loves creating with and learning from.

She often looks forward to her Thursday morning classes with artist Wayne Spradley.

“He’ll say to do all these different things,” Ross said.

Ross also paints at Heritage Hall in Talladega with artist Tommy Morehead and paints with other artists Wednesday mornings at her church.

Ross doesn’t consider herself an artist, and instead refers to herself as just a local person who loves to paint.

But her paintings say otherwise.

“My favorite thing to paint is water and snow,” Ross said. “I’ve just always liked it. Especially the way the light plays on it. It’s just so beautiful.”

Ross travels and partakes in many outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, sailing where she said she feels as free as the birds she paints.

Ross’ trip to Israel is one of her most memorable experiences, a journey in body and spirit that let her walk where Jesus walked.

“It just gives you chills,” Ross said. “You start out like a tourist and end up feeling like a pilgrim.”

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Ross’s use of color and light is impressive.

But when Ross has her feet on the ground and can get some time in to paint, she doesn’t want to stop.

Painting doubles as a release for her and a way to express herself creatively.

“It’s all relative,” Ross said. “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.”

Ross said people usually like to see things with animals in them.

“I painted a dead tree in a snowy field and I decided to paint a red fox in it because it needed some color; it was too bland,” Ross said.

“I’ve got to get back to painting more.”

Between local art shows, classes with artsy friends, traveling, and of course, a little sailing here and there, Ross plans to paint a lot more and take it one red fox at a time.

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Logan Martin Homes July 2012

A Real Estate Property Guide for Logan Martin Lake and Surrounding Areas

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Patio, Porch, Dock - It’s All Here

By KENNY FARMER

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his single-level, four bedroom home features a vaulted glass sunroom that provides an incredible view of Logan Martin Lake. The waterfront property also features cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and an area for fishing.

The exterior of the house is made of brick, stone and wood.

The property also has a patio, porch and dock.

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The family room contains cathedral ceilings and beams that open to a vaulted glass sunroom. The family room also features a bonus room.

All four bedrooms are large and have hardwood floors. The oversized master bedroom contains separate ‘his and her’ closets/dressing areas and leads out to a private glassed-in porch.

So are plenty of decorative features inside Brick floors cover the foyer, kitchen, breakfast room and dining room. Appliances include a dishwasher, an electric cooktop and an electric oven. Counterspace is constructed of solid surface countertops.

The home is cooled through central air and ceiling fans, and it has central heat for the fall and winter months. The water is

warmed by a gas hot water heater. The home operates on a septic system and its source of water is public.

Other features of the property include a laundry room, utility sink and smooth ceilings.

The home, located at 209 Rick Inn Point in Cropwell, is listed for $489,900 by Fields and Gossett Realty.

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Lakeside Agent Spotlight

Every Day Brings Something New for Bill Pharr He’s there to help with the information you need.

By KENNY FARMER Bill Pharr

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ill Pharr has been a real estate agent in Sylacauga for 25 years, but says he had not planned on making it his profession.

“I had no idea it would be my profession for 25 years,” said Pharr. “It just became my life.”

After graduating from college, Pharr began buying rental properties. He thought it would be beneficial for him to take a few real estate courses. Upon completion of the classes, Pharr went to work for Atkinson Real Estate in Sylacauga.

After working for Atkinson for 20 years, Pharr decided to branch out on his own. He began his own franchise of ERA Real Estate for a few years before changing over to his own, independent agency, AREA Real Estate.

Pharr says he enjoys working in real estate because each day is “new and different.” He says that new challenges present themselves every day, and every day he meets new people.

On of the main things Pharr enjoys about his job is helping people realize their dreams of home ownership.

“My most enjoyable customers are first-time homeowners,” said Pharr. “They’re ecstatic to actually

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own a home.”

Pharr says AREA Real Estate provides everything a young couple needs to purchase their first home, from in-house financing to critical information.

Pharr says he first meets with prospective homeowners to see what they desire in a new home. He talks to them about what type of neighborhood they want to live in, how much acreage they want, what kind of monthly payments they can afford, the style of home they are looking for and if they are looking for a home that is ready to move into or one that is a “fixer-upper.”

Pharr, his wife of 22 years,Jenny; and his 14-yearold son, Blake, live in Sylacauga. They are members of First Baptist Church of Sylacauga, where Pharr serves as a deacon and also sings in the choir. Pharr is the past president of the Talladega County Board of Realtors and was named Realtor of the Year in 1993. He also serves on the board of directors for the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. Pharr’s AREA Real Estate have also been proud sponsors of local youth baseball and soccer teams.

Pharr’s office is located at 1102 West Fort Williams St. in Sylacauga. He can also be reached through the AREA Real Estate website, www.arearealestateinc.com.

“a Foundation for Generations”

(205) 884-2300 1-800-806-7741

Fax 205-884-2301 www.fieldsgossett.com

$329,000 - 6502 Riviere Dr. - 4 bedroom, 3 full, plus 2 half baths, family room, sunroom, rock fireplace, wood floors, partial basement, main level garage, boathouse with lift, dock and GREAT VIEW AND YEAR ROUND WATER. MLS #522663.

Call Bill 205/369-7977

$299,900 - 99 River Terrace - LIKE NEW LAKE HOME ON YEAR ROUND WATER - open floor plan 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home that has large covered front and back porch, unfinished basement that is stubbed for future growth, garage that can presently hold up to four cars, carport, concrete driveway to the lake with covered boat port, pavillion overlooking the lake, and several out buildings. MLS #526474 Call Brenda 205/812-4141

$425,000 - 1201 Logan Martin Dam Rd. - 23 ACRES M/L with 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with mostly pine floors, granite countertops, 18’ ceiling in greatroom, master located on the main level, 3 car garage on main level, wrap around porch, patio and property has a 5 stall barn for horses, workshop and 2 ponds. fully fenced. MLS #524800. Call Ollie at 205/305-4292.

$469,900 - 209 Rock Inn Point - CHARACTER, CHARM AND GOOD VIEW with this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home that has large master bedroom with his/her dressing areas, living room, dining, family room with fireplace, sunroom with lots of glass, den off the kitchen. Lots of amenities with this LARGE ONE LEVEL home.MLS #515240.

Call Lawrence 205/812-4141

$485,000 - 4729 Griffitt Bend Rd. - BEAUTIFULL SETTING with this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath country lake home that has family room with rock fireplace/dining, 2-car detached garage, manicured lawn and gentle slope lot with year round water, boat port, separate pier, seawall and launch. MLS #530996. Call Brenda 205/812-4141

$380,000 - 518 Cove Point Dr. - Gorgeous, unique one level waterfront home on approximately 3 ACRES with living room, dining room, beautiful sun room overlooking the lake, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and den with fireplace. MLS #506375. Call Mary 205/586-0825

$161,000 - Beautiful waterfront lot with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath 20x60 manufactured home with large deck facing the water and (2) piers. MLS #519450. Call Carl 205/965-4755 or Tina 205/337-8509

$449,000 - 598 River Bend Circle MANY UPGRADES with this lakefront 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, granite countertops and antique cabinets, large rec/ media room. MLS #531951. Call Janice 205/936-6707

$209,900 - Riverside - One level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, family room, large back yard , pier and shared boat launch and minutes from I-20. MLS #530254 Call Carl 205/965-4755

$499,900 - 265 Rock Inn Point - WATERFRONT WITH TERRIFIC VIEW - 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, dining room and large den, plus pool. MLS #522424. Call Karen 205/473-4613

$229,000 - 1785 Funderburg Bend - FULL BRICK 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan, great for entertaining, wide plank hardwoods in the living room, dining room and kitchen. LAKE ACCESS. MLS #482992. Call Blair 205/812-5377

$149,900 - 420 Shady Brook Ln. -LOGAN MARTIN LAKE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths mobile home , large family room, fireplace, spacious master bedroom and bath, vaulted ceilings 10x42 screen porch, gentle slope lot, pier. MLS#506422. Call Jenny 205/405-0280

$259,000 - WATERFRONT - 2-story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with master bedroom on the main level, sun room and bonus room. Home has hardwood floors, fireplace and 2-car garage you can pul a boat through to the boat launch.

MLS #509484. Call Nan 256/452-4761.

$274,900 - 320 Big Oak Lane - REDUCED! 3.8 ACRES M/L with this large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home that consists of living room, den, play room and 2-car garage on main level and 1-car garage in the basement, plus a bonus room. MLS #505229. Call Scott 205/368-8138

$299,900 - River Ranch Road - St. Clair County - 120 ROLLING ACRES with 80 acres in mature pine plantation and beautiful 6 ACRE STOCKED LAKE with pavillion, green fields, abundant wildlife. MLS #456288. Call Blair 205/812-5377

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$359,900 - 5733 Seddon Shores Drive - Manicured Lawn, full brick and convenience are just some of the amenities with this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home that has large family room with rock fireplace, dining room, sun room with lots of glass. BOATHOUSE ON YEAR ROUND WATER. MLS #496956. Call Lawrence 205/812-5195

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PHONE (256) 249-3727

www.arearealestateinc.com Bill Pharr, Broker / Owner

Lay Lake Estates - 100 Jake Dr., Fayetteville 4000+ sq ft 5 bedroom/3.5 bath, 2 story home: 3 car garage with storage; Master Bedroom with en suite bath and large walk-in closet.

Kitchen with all stainless appliances; CHA; large front porch with low maintenance landscaping; 6-acre back yard with large composite deck; 200 ft of water frontage with 2 slip boat dock. $369,900

Talladega Springs - 750 Kelly Lane - 2 BR /1 BA newly constructed property with access to Lay Lake; bamboo flooring with ceramic tiled bathroom; large vaulted great room; large built-in kitchen with a top of the line ceramic wood stove; central heating & air; includes a laundry room; beautiful mountain views with a over 3 acres surrounding the property! Call today for a visit. $139,000

107 Maple Dr., Sylacauga - Beautifully updated home on large secluded lot, close to everything: Completely new kitchen with quartz countertops, hardwood floors, 3 bed/3 bath, new windows; full basement with kitchenette; den; 2 fireplaces; CHA; patio with natural stone and brick BBQ pit. $179,000

108 Morning Cir., Sylacauga - Beautiful home in pristine condition, large spacious room, 9’ ceiling, hardwood floors throught, professional kitchen w/ Jenn-air cooktop, Bosch silent dw & plenty of space for cooking, Greatroom w/ fireplace, Jacuzzi tub in masterbath, large 2-car garage, beautifully landscaped yard, lots of privacy. $164,900

1826 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Sylacauga - 4 BD / 3.5 Lay Lake - 42 S. Cove Dr. - (Hidden Valley) near Paint BA , Great room w/fireplace, sprinkler system, vinyl siding, front Creek. 3 BD / 2 BA, very nice mobile home with 2- slip boat porch, screened in back porch, Patio at the basement level, large master bath w/Jacuzzi tub & shower. $249,900 dock, 1.5 acres.Great Weekend get-a-way! $149,900

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your new lake home in beautiful Lay Lake Estates. $285,000

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Lay Lake Lot - Nalrie Circle Lot 30 - Beautiful lake front lot in Fayetteville, ready for you to build your dream home! $35,000

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1202 Magnolia Dr., Sylacauga - 4 BR / 2.5 BA, 2 story on 2.5 acres. Formal living room, separate den in a great subdivision, in Sylacauga School district. $136,500

Lay Lake Estates - 855 Billingsley Dr. - Beautiful lake home, nestled on 2 acres of privacy with a great view overlooking the main channel of lay lake. Custom built home (in 2003) with modern amenities and with many windows to enjoy the incredible views. Custom oak cabinets, beautiful floors, jetted tub, very neat rustic room upstairs and tons of decks space! Tie your boat up to the existing dock, and enjoy

Rita Foster, 205-369-5783

Associate Broker/Owner, ABR, GRI, CRS

email: ritafoster@centurytel.net

www.ritafoster.com

Ronnie Foster, 205-965-9697

Broker/Owner, Certified Residential Appraiser email: ronniefoster@centurytel.net

www.realtyprospc.net 418 Martin Street South, Pell City, AL 35128, Office 205-884-0400

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CROPWELL/RIVER OAKS $575,000. Lovely 3BR/2.5BA home sits on beautiful lake lot with amazing lake view. Level lot, Pool, Cabana, fenced area, pier. Master suite with sep.sitting area, Greatroom overlooking fabulous view of lake w/stacked stone Fireplace. Separate office & laundryroom on the main level. Upstairs has 2 Bedrooms plus a large bonus room. MLS#530142

PELL CITY $409,900. Beautiful lake home nestled in trees & gardens on terrific188’ waterfront lot, with covered boathouse, extra pier, seawall, open deck, covered patio. Great room with fireplace & built-in shelving, opens to gorgeous sunroom overlooking the lake. Large kitchen with solid surface counters, lots of cabinetry, pantry. Nice master with sitting area leads to elegant bath with jet tub, walk-in closet. Basement has plenty of work space plus full bath. MLS#529974 CROPWELL $1,450,000. Fantastic 4BR/4.5BA lake home on approx 6 acres with over 1000 wftg. Beautiful vanishing edge salt water pool with fountain, surrounded by stone patio overlooking lake.

One level home, views of the lake from all rooms. Playground, beach volleyball area, gazebo w/swing. Landscaped and wooded for privacy, great fishing spot, plus a guest house! MLS#498718 PELL CITY $589,000. Unique custombuilt home on Pine Harbor Golf Course, with Lake access, 3BR/3.5BA, open floor plan, kitchen with granite, great room with lots of windows, sunken dining with glass walls, perfect for entertaining. Amazing Foyer with 18 ft ceiling. Lots of extras, like travertine and marble floors, handmade mahogany doors, solid limestone fireplace, DBS HBSBHFT MJGFUJNF UFSSBDPUUB SPPG and beautifully landscaped with 16 station JSSJHBUJPO TZTUFN .-4

LINCOLN $349,900, Ready to move in! Brick 4BR/3BA lake home with year round water & boat house. Great front porch, hardwoods upstairs, large living area with FP & bookcases; opens to large kitchen with island & lots of cabinets. Master opens to screened porch. Finished basement has living area, kitchenette, bath & bedroom. Plus garage, storage, workshop area, & security system. Gutter Guardian System, never clean out the gutters w/lifetime warranty. MLS#510279

REDUCED! TALLADEGA $349,000. Lovely 3BR/2BA with tons of space! Vaulted 14ft clngs in GR/DR, study w/french doors, beautiful hardwoods w/silent floors. Huge kitchen, lots of cabinets, cooktop island, large pantry. Sunroom, bonus room & storm shelter basement. Spacious laundry w/sink. Beautifully landscaped yard with Gazebo & gas grill on patio. MLS#375237

TALLADEGA $269,900. Beautiful 3BR/2BA lake home with great lakeview from lots of windows. Great Room with FP & vaulted ceilings, open to kitchen with eating area. 2 BRs on Main level. Spacious master with FP, private deck & adjoining loft area. Cozy Den in Basement, with Laundry room, walk-in closet, patio area and double garage. Nice decking down to seawall.

Good parking. MLS#524247

KAREN BAIN

$7 Million In Sales 2011 “a Foundation for Generations”

www.loganmartinlaketeam.com

100 Lagoon Dr. Cropwell

Lifetime Member of Club of Excellence

205-473-4613

karenbain@ymail.com

MLS#523004

560 Mays Bend Ln Pell City

173 Kewanee Lane

580 Seminole Trail

$216,000

$225,000

$229,900

Fraim Drive

70 Sunset Strip

513 Eagle Point Lane

488 Rabbit Point

$249,900

$269,900

$289,900

800 Haven Cir, Riverside

$299,900

$299,900

45 Willow Point Lane

3165 Easonville Rd.

261 Lisa’s Cove

$299,900

$349,900

MLS#516940

$349,900

194 Church Rd. Pell City MLS#516842

$349,900

$350,000

855 Lake Ridge Ln., Talladega

4735 Red Hawk Trail

265 Rock Inn Point

10 Belbrook Dr.

386 Lakeview Circle

$392,000

$449,000

$499,900

$519,900

$599,900

850 Pine Harbor Rd., Pell City MLS#533187

1060 Images Sq.

2018 River Oaks Point

5017 Collins Dr.

176 River Pine Lane

$1,100,000

$2,900,000

$134,900

MLS#502408

1685 Pine Harbor Rd. Pell City

MLS#524947

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$189,900

MLS#511831

MLS#523508

MLS#526724

MLS#506451

$799,900

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MLS#530288

MLS#522424

MLS#528690

$997,500

MLS#521927

MLS#502166

MLS#514253

MLS#487999

MLS#499353

MLS#493175

MLS#520662

MLS#509253

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$799,900

606 Paradise Isle

Pell City, AL

Jo McCabe

Lisa Gaither Realtor

Associate Broker

256-375-9848

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www.Jomccabe.com

Sharon Thomas 3440 Martin Street S. Suite 17

www.SharonThomas.net sharon@sharonthomas.net

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MOODY REALTY www.moodyrealtyal.com “I represent buyers and sellers throughout St. Clair County and surrounding areas.”

Rita Foster, 205-369-5783 email: ritafoster@centurytel.net www.ritafoster.com

Ronnie Foster, 205-965-9697

418 Martin St. S. Pell City, AL 35128

Cell 205-365-9612 Office 205-640-7671

Paula Krafft, Realtor

paula@moodyrealtyal.com

Homes - Land - New Construction

“A FOUNDATION FOR GENERATIONS”

Karen Bain

Commercial,Residential & Lake Front Property.

2012 Realtor of the year

Cell: 205-473-4613 Office: 205-884-2300 Fax: 205-884-2301 Toll Free: 1-800-806-7741

1-800-627-3300

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Caran Wilbanks 205-338-1961

508 Martin St. So. • Pell City, AL 35128 karenbain@ymail.com

Nicole Anderson ABR Realtor

2010 REALTOR OF THE YEAR

(205) 753-0225

“I can show you ANY home, listed by ANY agent”

Email: pellcityrealtor@yahoo.com www.loganmartinproperties.com

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Independantly Owned and Operated

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Paula Krafft Life Member Club of Excellence

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418 Martin St. So., Pell City, AL Office: 205-884-0400

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Broker/Owner, Certified Residential Appraiser email: ronniefoster@centurytel.net

418 Martin St. S. Pell City, AL 35128

loganmartinlaketeam.com

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256-493-7441 - direct 205-338-MOVE - office Stephanie.Hurst1@gmail.com Stephaniehurst.com

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Office: 205-338-SELL (7355) Cell: 205-246-1456

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