Lakeside Logan Martin Homes Edition
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June 2013
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Lakeside Living and
LOGAN MARTIN HOMES
JUNE 2013
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Covering life along Logan Martin Lake since 1994
Around the Lake
Veterans Home Residents Enjoy A Day on Logan Martin Lake
STAFF
Pell City High School students connect with the elders
Editor & Publisher Ed Fowler
By Kenny Farmer
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Lakeside Living Editors Laura Nation-Atchison Jim Smothers
Get Fit on the Lakefront U-Turn Fitness is for you at Lakeside Park By Elsie Hodnett
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Lakeside Dining
Advertising Director Pam Adamson
By Boat or By Car, Pull Into The Back Porch for Great Eats The famous Finchers open a brand new eatery
Distribution Kandi Macy
By Chris Norwood
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Traveling the Coosa
Photography Bob Crisp Brian Schoenhals
First Annual Hatchet Creek Festival Draws a Crowd Eighty paddlers join in the fun the creek offers
Art Direction Jennifer Mashburn
By David Atchison
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Lakeside Living in Style Painting With A Purpose Nikki Goswick builds her business on quality work
Graphic Design Fay Denton Jennifer Mashburn Geraldine Osburn
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Art by the Water
Writers
For This Artist, It’s All About New Things Abby Kuhn expands upon what her father taught her
EMILY ADAMS DAVID ATCHISON Kenny Farmer ELSIE HODNETT AZIZA JACKSON MARK LEDBETTER LAURA NATION-ATCHISON CHRIS NORWOOD
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Take Some Time For These! Ice Cream gets even better with these drinks By Laura Nation-Atchison
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’m taking the liberty of making the announcement-I know we’re all happy, happy, happy that our summer season has officially begun. Now it’s time for all those summertime things we love doing in around Logan Martin Lake, from water sports and getting in a little fishing, to taking in the lakefront view from the patio or pool to having family and friends out for great grilling and get-togethers. We waited patiently for summer to get here and now it’s time to make the most of it! This month, we offer some talent from who I will call “extreme painter” Nikki Goswick who has all kinds of tips for refreshing your home with color. And not only with color, but with some fancy finishes and touches that you may find to be the perfect thing for revamping, both inside and out. There are new colors and products to take some of the “ouch” out of getting the job done, or calling in the expert is always an option, too. We stopped in at a special fishing event held at Lakeside Landing for our residents of the new Veterans Home in Pell City. Though the day was a little on the cool side, the veterans seemed to have a great time using their cane poles to see what the waters would offer. What made it a special day, too, was help from Pell City High School who assisted with the fishing event. Nice for everyone involved, a good
outing for our veterans along with a great opportunity for our young folks to meet these guys face to face who served our country. I took off on an ice cream adventure, while we all love it just scooped up into a bowl, I found some outstanding ice cream drinks you can whip up in no time to serve. One hint here, the raspberry chocolate-oh la la!! Our friends from the landmark restaurant Fincher’s in Pell City have taken off in a brand new venture, they’re now offering fine fare and all your favorites at their new facility, The Back Porch. It’s located where The Willow Grill once was, right on the water, easy to access by car or from the water. Graphic artist Abby Moorehead Kuhn will show us her beautiful designs for invitations and advertising along with t-shirt innovations for all kinds of events. The paddler goes out to Hatchet Creek, which is part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, and you’ll meet some of state dignitaries to tell us about the creek’s offerings and importance to our resources. Then, you’ll meet the group that calls themselves UTurn Fitness and meets out in Lakeside Park for some outstanding workouts together. They get together on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. to work out for an hour together and you’re welcome to join them for their hard core exercise routines. So here’s hoping you’re looking forward to a great summer on the lake, that you find some helpful information in our June issue, and as always, our staff thanks you for your ideas and support!
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Around the Lake
What’s better than a good old cane pole, friends and getting in a little fishing?
Veterans Home Residents Enjoy A Day on Logan Martin Lake Pell City High School students connect with the elders By KENNY Farmer Photos by BOB CRISP
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esidents of the Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home were treated to a fishing trip at Lakeside Landing earlier this month. The trip, organized by the Veterans Home, Lakeside Hospice and a group called Military Assistance Personal Support (M.A.P.S.), was attended by 32 veterans, as well as members of the Pell
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City High School Fishing Team. “We were talking to our veterans, and they wanted to go fishing,” said Kristen Copeland, activities director at the Veterans Home. Copeland said she thinks the outing went wonderfully. There were some early concerns about the weather that day, but in the end, everything turned out fine, she said.
Veterans Home resident Pettus L. Waugh and Pell City High School Fishing Team member Zeke Gossett work together to try for a big one on the outing to Logan Martin Lake.
called “We Honor Veterans,” Lakeside Hospice participates in, that “they are not only helping them at the end of life,” but also “helping them get through life.” Carden was also responsible for getting the PCHS fishing team to participate in the event. “What better thing than to put a young man with an older man and let him tell all the stories he’s been through, and maybe build a bond and have a friendship through that,” she said.
Copeland also said that she believes the fishing outing is something that could turn into a regular trip, maybe even on a quarterly basis. “We like to get our residents out as much as possible,” she said. Veterans Home resident Pettus Waugh, retired from the U.S. Army, agrees that it is “good to get out.” He said that the trip was “lovely, 8
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Curtis Gossett, coach of the PCHS fishing team, says his team wanted to be involved with the trip to “give back to those who gave us the freedom to fish.” He also said it was a great opportunity to talk and share stories with our veterans. “It is just a little bit that we’re giving back for what they have done,” he said. Veteran Lorenzo Burke certainly welcomed the fishing trip. Oh, this is wonderful,” he said. “I’m enjoying this very much. This is really nice.” Burke was accompanied on the pier
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At left, Pell City High School Fishing Team member Hayden Bartee and William “Claude” Wadsworth show their catch. Above, from left, Military Assistance Personal Support representative Debbie Hoyle watches as Sumner Nesbitt, Daniel Lawrence, Robert Goodwin and John Cook try their luck.
by PCHS fishing team member Breanna Wyatt. Wyatt said the trip was enjoyable, and so was her time with Burke. “I’m having fun and learning about his life,” she said. “And I get to thank him for serving.” Veteran Claude Wadsworth had luck on his side the day of the fishing trip, pulling in four fish from the pier. When asked how he managed to pull in more fish than his fellow veterans, he gave all the credit to Hayden Bartee, a tenth grader on the PCHS fishing team. 10
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Veteran Lorenza Burke talks with team member Breanna Wyatt on the fishing trip.
“Well, I give him all the credit, he knows how to bait the hook,” said Wadsworth. Bartee, like Wyatt, appreciated the time spent with the veterans. “It’s just a joy to be out here,” he said. “It gives us an opportunity to give back to these nice men for the things they’ve done for our country, the great things they’ve done for us.” Many other groups pitched in to make this trip become a reality, including Bass Pro Shops, Riverside Outdoors and Lakeside Landing. Cane poles were purchased at a discount from Bass Pro Shops in Leeds and Riverside Outdoors, and Lakeside Landing waived the $3 fishing fee for the veterans. Individual donations were also made to help with the cost of the trip. “We’re very, very blessed,” said Carden. Copeland hopes the fishing trips are something that can be done on a regular basis in the future. In addition to the fishing trips, Copeland has many more activities in the works for the veterans, including an antique car show, a country/ western day, a Hawaiian luau, an Armed Forces celebration and a possible trip to a Birmingham Barons game.
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class at Lakeside in January. She also teaches the class at Moody Park. “I believe it’s never too late for a ‘U-Turn’ in life or fitness,” she said. “I gave up a good-paying desk job to pursue my dream of a fitness career. My objective is to help others reach their fitness goals, which in turn helps improve so many other aspects of life, including quality of life, self-confidence and energy to tackle daily tasks as well as dreams.” Kirkes said fitness, or lack thereof, affects a person’s mindset, which can lead to lack of success in many other
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Rose Flurry, of Pell City, said she joined the class the first week of April. “I usually go two times a week,” she said. “It’s right after I get off work, so it’s perfect.” Flurry said she really enjoys exercising at Lakeside Park in the beautiful lake setting. “It’s a good group,” she said. “I feel very comfortable exercising with everybody, we all have the same goals.” Flurry said her main goals are to tone up and get in shape. “I have definitely seen toning in my arms,” she said. “I especially wanted to tone my arms and abs. I wanted a whole-body workout instead of partial. I didn’t want just cardio. I personally needed strength training and toning, which is why took this class.” Flurry said when she started the class she didn’t know Kirkes or the other participants. 18
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“We talk to each other and socialize while we exercise,” she said. “I get the benefits from working out and also make new friends. It’s real inviting, you don’t feel intimidated at all.” Flurry said Kirkes is a great instructor. “I’ve established friendships and the group keeps me motivated,” she said. Alicia Ballard of Pell City said she began taking the classes when they started in January. “I wanted to get in better shape,” she said. “I’m a nurse and I knew I wasn’t getting proper exercise.” Ballard said she attends as often as her schedule allows. “It’s good to get out and get motivated,” she said. “It’s a very nice environment on the lake. The other people in the class, we help each other out and encourage each other.” For more information call Jessica Kirkes at 205-9190194.
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By Boat or By Car, Pull Into The Back Porch for Great Eats The famous Finchers open a brand new eatery By CHRIS NORWOOD Photos by Brian Schoenhals
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hey say that sometimes when God closes a door, he opens a window. And sometimes, the owners of an iconic eatery will close a location in Renfroe and open back up on the lake under a different name. Or something like that. The iconic Renfroe eatery, if you have not guessed, would be the original Finchers, home of the fried catfish that everyone should eat in Alabama before they die.
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Owners Steve and Kristi Fincher and Blake and Lee Cook closed down and moved the entire operation to Clear Creek Harbor on the Talladega side of Logan Martin Lake. They have been open there for four weeks now as the Back Porch Grill. By the way, fear not, Finchers fans, in Pell City and Sylacauga: the locations in your towns remain open as well.
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It’s hard to find anyone who can resist the fried shrimp, hushpuppies and catfish at The Back Porch Grill.
The menu from Finchers is carried over from the original Fincher’s, according to Kristi Fincher. The specials include fresh grilled or fried shrimp brought up from the Gulf of Mexico every week, along with farm-raised grilled or the fried catfish mentioned earlier. Crab claws are another favorite, along with steaks and burgers. “We’ll have our beer and wine license in a few weeks, but we’re not there yet,” she said. Other items listed on the menu include Philly cheese steaks, club sandwiches, turkey and ham sandwiches, chicken salad, Polish dogs, hot dogs, po’ boys, chicken fingers, bologna sandwiches and grilled pork chops. Grilled chicken, grilled shrimp and chef salads are also available. Sides include burger-baked beans, slaw, French fries and baked potatoes in the evening only. They also serve breakfast Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the options including omelets, scrambled or fried eggs, bacon or sausage, hash-browns, grits, pancakes, toast or biscuits, gravy biscuits and breakfast sandwiches. The shrimp plates are priced at $11.99 to $13.99, and 22
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Traveling the Coosa
Todd Ray and his son Gatlin paddled Hatchet Creek together. I like to see families paddling together. Todd is originally from Childersburg.
First Annual Hatchet Creek Festival Draws a Crowd Eighty paddlers join in the fun the creek offers Story and photos by DAVID ATCHISON
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rganizers said the Cahaba Lily is still sprinkled in bloom along Hatchet Creek, but someone else told me I may have to stick my head under the water to see them. Before heading out early that morning Saturday to Hatchet Creek, which is part of the Alabama Scenic River
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Trail and a tributary of the Coosa River, I checked the weather - flooding. Hatchet Creek is south of Sylacauga in Coosa County, and forecasters said Childersburg and Sylacauga had experienced flooding. I figured the “float� down the creek was cancelled, but off I went anyway.
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Buddy Wise of Shelby County pulls along the shore after running one of the many rapids along Hatchet Creek. Buddy is a member of The Birmingham Canoe Club. I was surprised to see him at the Hatchet Creek Festival, but it’s like I’m always saying, you never know who you are going to see or meet out on the water.
Roger Vines, who is with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in Coosa County and organized the “float” trip, was surprised when 80 people showed up to paddle, despite the flooding rains we got the night before and also that morning. “After all the planning and money spent on this, I thought nobody was going to show up,” he said. Vines secured a $4,000 tourism grant to help hold the first annual Hatchet Creek Festival. “We had 87 people who registered and all but seven showed up,” he said. There were also 40 volunteers, including two safety boaters I became friends with, Sam Lentz of Corinth, Miss.; and John Hayes of Montgomery. The two men are close friends and longdistance paddlers. They attended the same college in North Alabama. Sam and John have paddled the entire 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail along the Coosa River. “We paddled it in two sections,” Sam said. The two men have also paddled the entire Tallapoosa and the Black Warrior Rivers. 30
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“We plan to paddle the Cahaba River and the Tennessee River, too,” Sam said. Paddlers met at the put-in, at the U.S. 280 bridge at Hatchet Creek. Everyone unloaded their boats and camping gear and then drove to the take-out, just past the U.S. 231 bridge. We left our vehicles on Sally Holland’s property and rode a bus back to the put-in. Our camping gear was transported to a campsite about sixand-a-half miles downstream from where we started. The midway point, Dunnam’s Halfway Campsite, is a designated Alabama Scenic River Trail campsite open to all paddlers heading down Hatchet Creek. The campsite is on Tommy and Beverly Bass’ property. They were great hosts for this event, which included a delicious dinner and breakfast, along with a variety of speakers and live music. Former NFL coach Bobby Jackson, who lives in Alpine in Talladega County, was the devotional speaker Sunday morning. He was really funny and made a lot of people laugh, but he also delivered a message.
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Volunteer cooks prepare breakfast at base camp during the inaugural Hatchet Creek Festival.
It was still raining when paddlers got back to the put-in Saturday morning for the two-day trip, but it wasn’t long before people were putting their boats into the water and paddling on down Hatchet Creek. What’s a little rain when you are going to get a little wet anyway? 32
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the middle of summer with very little water running. You just have to drag your boat over the rocks – not me. I was a little surprised though, as I think most people were that day. I thought we would see mostly flat water, with a couple of shoals here and there. Actually, there were shoals or rapids around almost every bend of the creek, which kept it interesting for everyone. Most of the moving water was rocky-shallow shoals or Class 1 rapids. The whitewater rapids were pretty easy, straightforward, as far as picking your way through. There were a couple of rapids that border on Class 2, in my opinion. “There was a lot more whitewater action than I thought,” said Todd Ray, 41, of Phenix City. “It was almost all whitewater.” Todd, who is originally from Childersburg, was paddling with his 12-year-old son, Gatlin, who really looked good in his river-play boat. Young folks tend to do better at kayaking, especially in whitewater, than us older folks. “I have wanted to paddle this creek for a while,” Todd said. He said Gatlin and his daughter are taking a week-long whitewater kayaking course this summer at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson, N.C. Kayaking is really becoming a popular past time for both the young and old, and it is great exercise for everyone. I did get to practice rescue techniques quite a bit over the weekend, but that was fine with me. Everyone “swims” every now and then when kayaking. Some people do it more than others, but that is just the nature of this outdoor adventure sport. This section of Hatchet Creek offered a rapid with a two-foot drop and a sort of S-turn rapid that forced
Sally Holland, who lives along the banks of Hatchet Creek, and Nora Kelley of Rockford, are surprised as fire shoots up high from a hollow log. A hollow log is cut, with a small opening at the base. The base hole is covered with dirt. Fire coals are shoveled into the log from the top. When the dirt is removed from the base hole, the fire shoots up out of the hollow log. It’s almost as fun as watching fireworks.
boaters to maneuver their kayak from left to right and then back to the left. About one mile before the take-out, Socapatoy Creek intersects Hatchet Creek. There is a small rocky area on river left that you can get out of your boat and stretch your legs. It’s also a great place for taking pictures. Paddlers can get out of their boats, stretch their legs and have lunch before finishing their 13-mile journey. I must say, the first Hatchet Creek Festival was a great success, and I may go back next year. We’ll see. But for now, I am ready to get back onto the calmer waters of Logan Martin Lake. So until then have a safe and wonderful time on the water.
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Lakeside Living in Style
Nikki Goswick’s artistry is done to enhance homes.
Painting With A Purpose Nikki Goswick builds her business on quality work By Emily Adams Photos by Brian Schoenhals
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f it’s old, ugly or dirty, Nikki Goswick can make it look new again with just a bucket of paint and some elbow grease. The veteran house painter is practiced in many skills, like
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spackling, caulking, sanding, feather and sponge painting, wallpaper removal, pressure washing – and that’s just what she could fit on her business card. “I can do anything with paint,” Goswick said. “It’s peaceful to me to paint a wall and make something that was ugly look beautiful, and that’s what I do.” Goswick has been a residential and commercial painter
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for 15 years, but only recently left her family’s business to branch out on her own. Until now, she worked for Classic Colors, owned by her father and sister, Mark and Melissa Goswick. But Nikki, who said she liked the idea of making her own money and being her
own boss, decided to go her own way and started Colors By Nikk in April. Still, she knows who to credit with her success thus far. “My dad is the one who gave me 15 years of experience and enough guts to start my own business,” Goswick said.
“He taught me everything I know about spraying, rolling, caulking, spackling, how to pressure wash, remove wallpaper, everything. He taught me how, and it’s just been going since then.” One of her first jobs on her own is a major undertaking. Goswick is painting and repairing about 11 rooms, and possibly the exterior, of a five-bedroom, four-bathroom lake house in Talladega County. The task will take her through the summer months, but she is fitting in other jobs as she goes and continuing to build that all-important customer base. “A satisfied customer is my most important goal, and I do go out of my way to satisfy them,” she said. “If they need me to do it, I do it. I don’t care what it is. I have picked out comforters and curtains, bought air filters, driven across town to pick up paint charts for people. Anything they need.” Goswick’s willingness to go the extra mile is something she feels sets her apart in a male-dominated field. “In a way, being a female is not the best thing, because there are so many guys in the business, but this is my opinion of it: A woman’s going to do it better than a man,” she said. “You know why? Because women are perfectionists. We’re going to put that effort in that men won’t, do that extra little thing, like decorate or light some candles, whatever it takes to please the homeowner. That’s the difference between me and a male painter. I have a
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Just a shade up or down can create a completely different look with paint.
more personal relationship with the homeowner.” Goswick intentionally left the “i” off of Nikki in her business name to detract attention from her gender, she said. “I stopped at Nikk for a couple reasons, but mainly so I could get in the door not letting them worry about me being a woman,” she said. “I feel like once people get to know me, they know I’m trustworthy and honest and do a quality job.” Don’t think she’s afraid of a little dirt and grime either (though she admits it’s not her favorite part of the job). “I’ve been up there on a 30-foot ladder plenty of times when its 99 degrees, painting, sanding and getting stung by bees,” she said. “Painting is just something I like. I love it. I’ve always felt like if you’re doing something you enjoy, its 36
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never a chore to go to work – unless you pressure washed for 10 hours the day before, like I did yesterday, and everything in your body hurts. Then it’s a chore!” Goswick, who swears by Sherwin Williams paint and Purdy brushes, said she especially enjoys the opportunity to work with the homeowner on the project, but she always allows them to dictate the work. “Most of the time, they know what they want done,” she said. “On the project I’m doing now, they trusted me to pick some of the colors and do a lot of the work on my own judgment, and that’s been really exciting for me too.” The 20-plus-foot tall foyer in her current customer’s home is a space Goswick is particularly proud of, she said, as she found creative ways to reach the tall walls over the large staircase that separates them and found an exact paint
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Goswick is a believer in preventing drips and going for two coats when painting.
color match for the stairway banisters to the hardwood floors. “At first the customer had picked a milk chocolate color for the railing, and I painted it and she came and looked and said, ‘No way!’” Goswick said. “So I told her I would handle it. It took me about five minutes to pick a color, and it matches it perfectly, so I guess I have an eye for it. If I spend enough time with a customer, I can almost tell you what they want by the things they say.” At one time, Goswick envisioned herself becoming a chef, but a desire to be near her tightly-knit family led her 38
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to paint, and it has turned into a career she loves. “I couldn’t be happier,” she said. “Starting my own business is one of the most exciting things I think I’ve ever done. It gives me a sense of pride in my work, because I know I won’t stay in business if I’m not good at it. Plus, I don’t want to let my parents or my family down, because we’re so close. I couldn’t do that. I have a lot of motivation to be a success.” Goswick offers free estimates and is available at 256592-8331. Contact Emily Adams at eadams@dailyhome.com.
Painting is not as easy as it seems. Here are a few common mistakes, and how to avoid them, from professional painter Nikki Goswick. • Paint before you carpet: When remodeling your home, be sure to paint the walls before installing new carpet. “The biggest mistake people make is putting in carpet too soon,” Goswick said. “Any painter is going to spill a little paint, no matter how many drop cloths they put out. And if we have to do any sanding, it goes straight into the carpet, so never put new carpet in before the walls are done.” • Start small: If it’s your first time painting, start in a room that won’t be seen by everyone, like the laundry room. “If you find that to be successful, then go to a bigger room,” she said. “Give yourself some time to get it right.” • Test it out: Don’t buy a gallon of paint at once, Goswick recommends, even though it may be a better value. Instead, buy a pint of the color you want, along with a paint brush about 3-inches wide. Paint a test spot on the wall in a dark location and a place that gets natural light. “Turn the lights off and on, and see what you like,” she said. “Always expect the color to turn out a shade darker than what’s on the sample card.” • Take off the tape: Line the molding and door and window frames with painter’s tape (Goswick recommends Frog tape) before you paint, but don’t leave it on too long. “Get the job done, let it dry overnight, and get that tape off the next day,” she said. • Smooth the walls: Take any nails out of the wall and fill the
holes before painting. Also do any caulking or sheetrock repairs necessary. If using sheetrock mud, Goswick recommends letting it dry, sanding it down and applying a light coat of paint or primer to even out the color. • Cut and back roll: When using a paint roller, always back roll to smooth over any lines or imperfections. “Cut the whole wall from top to bottom, which means paint around all the trim, then come behind it and roll the rest of the wall,” she said. “You have to move pretty fast once you start rolling or it will flash, where the trim will dry before the wall and they’ll be different colors. Once it’s rolled, go over it again lightly with a dry roller to smooth over imperfections.” • Don’t double dip: To avoid drips on your wall, a paint brush or roller should be wet, but not dripping. “Drips are hideous, and they’re hard to get out, so always watch your brush and make sure it’s not oversaturated before you start to paint,” Goswick said. • Go for two: Most walls need two coats of paint. “It ensures the longevity and color of the paint, and it just looks better,” she said. “It’s not the cheaper way to go, but if you’re into quality, it usually needs to be done.”
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Art by the Water
For This Artist, It’s All About New Things Abby Kuhn expands upon what her father taught her By AZIZA JACKSON
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hen she’s not relaxing in her home on Logan Martin Lake with her husband, Sam, and their two pets, graphic artist Abby Kuhn is thinking about the next big thing coming along on her artistic path. Even her dog, Banksy, is named after her favorite street artist. Although Kuhn is the daughter of accomplished artist Tommy Morehead, she is blazing a trail all her own. After graduating from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a minor in graphic design, Kuhn worked for several design companies. “My first two design jobs were at
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Abby Kuhn’s roots run deep in the art world-her dad is artist Tommy Moorehead. The younger Moorehead has turned her artistic side to graphic design while her father is nationally known for his paintings. Photo by Brian Schoenhals
stationery companies in Birmingham,” Kuhn said. “I liked working on invitations, but hated the confines of a cubicle so I went back to school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to get a master’s degree in art education.” Kuhn currently teaches visual art at Munford Elementary School to students in kindergarten to fifth grade and says that teaching art has proven itself to be a more natural fit for her professionally. “I have the best job in the world,” Kuhn said. “I work with kids who are
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genuinely excited and engaged. I get to see them develop over the year. I post their artwork in digital art portfolios on Artsonia.com. It is fun to look back and see how they have improved.” Although Kuhn encourages students to follow her lead in the classroom, she often finds beauty in their own interpretations that sprout from their vivid imaginations. “I love when their work looks nothing like my example,” Kuhn said. “Sometimes, their ideas really surprise me,” she said. “However the biggest perk is getting paid to make art all day.
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Kuhn said she’s been known to spend hours searching for the perfect font for a design.
It’s a blessing to love your job.” One can only imagine that Kuhn sees the same look in her students’ eyes that she had for her father while growing up. “My dad has everything to do with my love for art,” Kuhn said. “I remember drawing with him before I was in preschool. He would draw a line down the middle of large piece of paper and practice one step at a time drawings with me.” Kuhn said that her father’s work has had a heavy influence on the type
of art she has been drawn to over the years. “I prefer impressionistic works with bold loose lines. I don’t like works that are too controlled or precise,” Kuhn said. “I would love to be like him when I grow up,” she said. “He works much faster and with more confidence. I am sure I’ll get there one day.” With most of her time spent in the classroom, Kuhn has also been busy designing invitations through freelance work and through her shop
on Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade, vintage, and art items. “I won’t retire from invitations completely,” she said. “I enjoy working on them. I like the simplicity of the layout. I have been known to spend an hour before committing to a font,” Kuhn said. Kuhn also said that she would love to be a printmaker, a love that came from time spent with lithography in graduate school, but she believes that that dream may be in the distant future due to a current lack of space and equipment. “This summer, I plan to start painting on tar paper, the kind that roofers use under shingles,” Kuhn said. “My colleague, Juliet Pruit, experimented with tar paper at a workshop in Gulf Shores last fall. I love heavy weight papers and tar paper is pretty heavy. I’m intrigued by the idea of working on black. My family can testify that I loathe hardware stores but that will be the first place I go during my summer break.”
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At left, Use of color and contrast along with lively fonts are put together to add emphasis to Kuhn’s work.
At right, Kuhn created this design for a fundraiser for a Talladega child with cancer.
However, Kuhn said that the most interesting project currently underway is the “One Million Bones Project” taking place right in her classroom. “One Million Bones is an art installation project that will serve as a visual petition to end genocide and mass atrocities around the world,” Kuhn said. “That’s a big scary topic at any age, but I think that it’s important that my students learn that visual art is powerful. It can carry a heavy message without words.” Kuhn said that the goal of “One Million Bones” is to have students, artists, and activists from all around the world create a bone what will be used in a massive installation that will be displayed at the National Mall in Washington D.C. this summer. “My students created over a thousand bone sculptures for the project in May,” Kuhn said. “I think the project 44
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has potential to be in art history books by the time my elementary students are in college. It’s important to me that they think outside of the museum.” All that Kuhn has done and will continue to do is tied in to her definition that art is the “visual representation of ideas, feelings, and senses through any creative meanings possible.” “I hope to establish a body of work and begin showing my work to an audience over the age of 12 on a regular basis,” Kuhn said. “I think it’s important for art teachers to be artists. I’m confident in my work conceptually but I’m still developing my own unique style. “In five years, I would hope that someone could see my work from a distance and say, ‘I believe that is by Abby Kuhn.’”
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recipes adding to the basics. And, too, they all work well if you want to substitute frozen yogurt or sherbet to cut down on fat and calories. And as for toppings, try fruit or whipped cream, even cookies. The whipped varieties are also available in “no sugar” brands. So let’s get started with our personal household favorite, the Chocolate Raspberry Shake! Chocolate Rasberry Shake What you need: One and a half cups raspberries One and a fourth cups fat-free skim milk One and a third cups Yoplait Original 99 percent fat free red raspberry yogurt (two six ounce containers) One half cup fat free chocolate syrup
What you do: Place all ingredients in a blender, cover and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until smooth and serve immediately. *I served this with Dove raspberry filled dark chocolates on the side…yum! Calories: 185
Dreamy (And I mean DREAMY!) Tropical Cream Fizz What you need:
Three jiggers Crème de Banana Three jiggers light rum Three cups vanilla ice cream One cup milk One cup of ice cubes Two whole bananas, sliced Sprinkle of nutmeg on top of whipped topping-optional.
Two cups mango or tropical juice blend (I used pina colada mix). ¼ to ½ cup lime juice-fresh squeezed is best 12 to 14 ice cubes One cup club soda (I used lemon-lime soda instead) One pint coconut ice cream, sorbet or vanilla ice cream Top with shaved coconut, rainbow sprinkles or fruitI added coconut and sliced mangos and apricots. Colorful straws and cocktail umbrellas add a little fun to the presentation. And the mango pieces are great for dipping!
What you do: Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until bananas and ice cubes are well blended. Serve in tall chilled glasses, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serves six. As a dessert drink, this goes well served with chocolate graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
What you do: Chill serving glasses in freezer for several hours. Place juice, lime juice and soda in a blender, cover and blend on high about 45 seconds or until smooth. Pour mixture into serving glasses, leaving room for one scoop of ice cream in each, add ice cream and garnish with coconut or sprinkles. Note: I blended the ice
Rum Banana Cooler What you need:
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cream with the other liquids and it was nice! Layered Strawberry Shakes What you need: Three-fourth cups milk One container fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped Four cups vanilla ice cream-or frozen yogurt
What you do: Place strawberries in blender, cover and blend on high for about a minute, stopping blender occasionally until smooth. Rinse blender until clean. Place ice cream and milk in blender, cover and blend on high about two minutes, stopping occasionally to stir until smooth and creamy. When ready to serve, in each of 10 to 12 ounce glasses, layer one fourth cup blended ice cream, one third cup strawberry puree and another fourth cup of blended ice cream. Top with whipped cream and fruit of your choice. Makes about six servings, about three-fourths cup each. Calories: 230
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JUNE 2013
A Real Estate Property Guide for Logan Martin Lake and Surrounding Areas
Fields/Gossett Realty
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Close to Town in Pine Harbor This house has everything for the family By MARK LEDBETTER
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rivacy and plenty of room for outdoor fun and entertaining are just two of the attractive features found on this lakeside property. The level lot falls into a cove and with 392 feet of water frontage that provides year-round water for favorite water activities. Recently remodeled, the home features tiled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and a new kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, pantry and stone countertops with built-in microwave, builtin dishwasher, convection oven, electric cook top and refrigerator. With interior features that include carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, crown molding, French doors, recessed lighting, smooth ceilings, the main living area includes an open floor plan with large den and ventless, tile fireplaces in the family room and great room, with a sunroom overlooking the lake. There is also a wet bar and a pull down attic. The main level includes a full bath accommodating two bedrooms and the master bedroom includes a master bath with a garden tub and a walk-in closet. A laundry room on the main level includes an electric dryer hookup, washer hookup, and a utility sink. The finished basement is perfect for a mother-in-law suite or
as a great room for kids and family entertaining. The lower-level sunroom is also configured as a fitness training room. Utilities include a public water system with gas water heater, electric forced air heat pump with gas heat and with central cooling. It is serviced by a septic sewer. The exterior is wood siding and the decking is low-maintenance made from composite materials. The exterior includes a boathouse, an open deck, covered patio, workshop and a sprinkler system. The house is located in the Pine Harbor Community at 6103 Harmon Drive in Pell City. Directions to the property: Take exit 158 off Interstate 20 to U.S. Highway 231 South. Turn left on to Highway 34. Turn right at The Kitchen Restaurant. Take a left at the “Y� and turn left at the stop sign and look for directional sign. The house and drive are on the left, but a little hard to see. Local schools include Coosa Valley Elementary, Duran Middle School, and Pell City High School. Listed price is $459,900 and the home is listed by Karen Bain of Fields/Gossett Realty. Contact Bain by calling 205-473-4613 or e-mail her at karenbain@ymail.com or visit the website loganmartinlaketeam.com. June 2013 - Lakeside Living & Logan Martin Homes 55
Lakeside Agent Spotlight
IN the Business He has always been drawn to Josh Kell is well versed in all aspects of real estate Josh Kell
By MARK LEDBETTER
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shville native Josh Kell has always been around real estate and now follows in the
Association of Realtors Board of Directors and has
footsteps of his father, the late Paul Kell who
taken his father’s place on the St. Clair County Public
started Kell Realty in the 1980s. “I have always wanted to continue in the business,” Kell said.
Building Authority. A primary project for the PBA is overseeing the new DHR building project in Pell City.
With a degree in Real Estate Finance, Kell
Kell is married to Kristin Kell and is a member
graduated from University of Alabama where he
of the Mt. Lebanon Church on Chandler Mountain.
learned different aspects of the realty business and law
He enjoys being outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
before obtaining his real estate license.
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Kell has served on the St. Clair County
Kell is a broker for Kell Realty located at 17
Providing services for everything from
Court Street West in Ashville and can be reached by
residential home sales to large farmland and timberland
calling his office at 205-584-5391 or his cell at 205-
tracts, Kell represents both buyers and sellers.
913-8772.
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3440 Martin Street So., Suite 17 Cropwell, AL 35054 Sharon@SharonThomas.net www.SharonThomas.net (Cell) 205-365-8875
HomeTown P R O P E R T I E S
Phone (205)338-SELL (7355) 1-866-377-9415
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5010 Forest Drive - Pell City $990,000
355 Cherokee Road - Cropwell - $499,900
4 bedroom, 4 bath, situated on 3.2 acres +/-, full finished basement. All bedrooms have doors leading to back deck, main level 2 car garage, 1 basement garage & covered 2 slip pier.
4 bedroom, 4 full baths, 1 half bath on 4.91 acres +/and 250 ft. of water frontage.
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69 Sparrow Lane Pell City - $144,900
1 Acre +/-, has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Some stainless appliances.
467 Greentree Drive Talladega - $99,900
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3820 Logan Martin Dam Rd. Cropwell - $112,900 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre +/- unrestricted.
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144 Horseshoe Cirle Talladega - $149,900
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200 Freedom Lane Odenville - $118,000
4 bedroom, 2 bath on 4 acres +/- of unrestricted acreage.
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Lot in Shelby Forest ....................................................................................$15,000 Lot in Old Beavers Farm w/water meter......................$15,000 Dream lot on Thomason Street 2+/-acres............... $25,000 4.6+/- restricted on Deer Trace................................................. $42,000
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Riverview Cir. - Cropwell Water Access Lots, 1 cleared for $30,000, 2 wooded for $22,500
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3 bedroom, 2 bath, community pool.
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MLS #555714 200 Eastland Dr.
MLS #561420 724 Eastland Dr.
LAKE ACCESS / OPEN HOUSE 6/15/13)
MLS #562169 336 Wood River Lane
MLS #550874 979 Coosa Island Rd.
OPEN HOUSE 6/15/13)
MLS #554574 1650 Davis Acres Dr.
MLS #552511 95 Eastland Hills
LAKE ACCESS / OPEN HOUSE 6/15/13)
MLS #535613 4739 Griffith Bend Rd.
MLS #563764 475 N. Lakeshore Dr.
MLS #550059 290 Treasure Island Cir.
MLS #543163 297 Lakeland Hills Dr.
205-338-MOVE (6683)
1019 Martin St., S. Pell City, Al 35128
MLS #564017 475 River Forest Lane Unit #2250
MLS#548458 0 Lakeside Lane #31 WF-239 $80,00000 MLS#550740 47 Oak Str. #547 WF-130 MLS#537472 Stines Lane #25 WF-5,000 $389,00000 MLS#538801 Riverview Dr. #16 WF- 110 $118,90000 MLS#560672 0 Davis Acres Dr. #6 WF-60 $49,50000 MSL#549805 Riverbend Rd. #189 WF-50 $18,00000 MLS#549807 Riverbend Rd #188 WF-50 $18,00000
LAND / LOTS
MLS #554174 238 Paradise Pointe
MLS #562446 510 River Terrace
Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
MLS #524980 444 River Terrace
256-493-7441 stephaniehurst@outlook.com
MLS #556077 244 S. Lakeshore Dr.
256-493-4488 256-749-7186 tracysellsthelake@yahoo.com angiesellsthelake.com
Tracy Boyd
MLS #558311 1464 Davis Acres Dr.
205-362-6883 nancysellsthelake@yahoo.com
Nancy Locklar
Angie Linn Stephanie Hurst
1019 Martin St., S. Pell City, Al 35128
205-338-MOVE (6683)
Nancy Locklar
Tracy Boyd
MLS#544103 95 Oak Pointe Cir.
MLS#531720 284 Lee Lane
MLS#539728 70 Sunset Strip
Angie Linn Stephanie Hurst
256-493-7441 stephaniehurst@outlook.com
MLS#561650 7143 Skyline Dr.
MLS#550841 2319 Fraim Dr.
$ 00 MLS#557680 10 Idlewild Lane WF-100 140,000 $ MLS#557033 Clear Creek Dr. WF-100 105,00000 MLS#541520 Davis Acres Rd. #58 WF-100 $64,50000 MLS#524037 0 Eastland Dr.#11 WF-100 $175,00000 $ MLS#555370 0 Stillwater #27 WF-400 42,00000 MLS#549338 Shelton Shores #42 & #43 WF-202 $135,00000 MLS#549748 19 Lakeland Hills Dr. #0 WF-99 $94,00000
LAND / LOTS
MLS#546772 111 Dove Cove
OPEN HOUSE 6/01/13)
MLS#542288 621 Cove Point Dr.
256-493-4488 256-749-7186 tracysellsthelake@yahoo.com angiesellsthelake.com
MLS#553052 60 Mays Bend Cir.
MLS#555800 44738 West Hwy 78
MLS#549417 195 Fulmer Dr.
205-362-6883 nancysellsthelake@yahoo.com
MLS#550782 417 West Sunset Dr. OPEN HOUSE 6/15/13)
MLS#552041 259 Ellis Lane
MLS#562174 1472 Davis Acres Dr.
Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
MLS#561069 294 Stuarts Lane
MLS#560236 4806 Lakeshore Dr.
MLS#562125 850 Pine Harbor
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KAREN BAIN
$9 Million In Sales 2012
“a Foundation for Generations”
Lifetime Member of Club of Excellence
205-473-4613
www.loganmartinlaketeam.com
176 River Pine Lane, Talladega MLS#509253
$2,900,000
127 Whispering Oak Dr., Talladega $
MLS#549046
569,900
6103 Harmon Dr., Pell City MLS#561677
459,900
$
123 St. Jude Lane, Talladega MLS#557316
349,900
$
6105 Harmon Dr., Pell City MLS#562084
289,900
$
234 Stuarts Lane, Talladega MLS#533953
249,900
$
229 Willow Dr., Lincoln MLS#558234
799,000
$
386 Lakeview Circle, Alpine MLS#520662
549,900
$
706 Killough Lane, Talladega MLS#559177
449,900
$
173 Albert Rd., Lincoln $
MLS#557736
349,900
3933 Griffitt Bend Rd., Talladega MLS#559498
279,900
$
560 Mays Bend Lane, Pell City $
MLS#533095
216,000
karenbain@ymail.com
1060 Images Square, Cropwell MLS#554101
769,000
$
319 Ellis Lane, Lincoln $
MLS#543472
499,900
106 Viewpoint Circle, Pell City MLS#556051
449,000
$
593 Cove Point Dr., Riverside $
MLS#555430
344,900
6109 Harmon Dr. Pell City $
MLS#563102
279,000
111 Paradise Isle #1, Riverside MLS#564664
215,000
$
106 Ingram Street, Cropwell
200 Skyline Trail, Pell City
749,000
$639,900
1154 Funderburg Bend Rd. Pell City
432 Cedar Cove Dr., Alpine
$
MLS#557352
MLS#562184
499,900
$
890 Black Acres Rd., Cropwell $
MLS#540215
379,900
5009 Masters Rd., Pell City MLS#557441
339,000
$
488 Rabbit Point Rd., Cropwell MLS#502166
275,000
$
0 Lake Hills Dr. Talladega MLS#559523
169,000
$
MLS#552590
MLS#552462
448,900
$
261 Lisa’s Cove, Talladega MLS#493175
350,000
$
135 Holiday Estates Dr., Cropwell MLS#555946
324,000
$
5000 Forest Dr., Pell City $
MLS#545343
269,900
100 Lagoon Lane, Cropwell MLS#534025
129,900
$
“a Foundation for Generations”
Bonnie Voss Adam Bain
Mary Ellis
Bill Gossett
Janice Dillon Nan Morris
Brenda Fields
Blair Fields
Karen Bain
Carl Howard Tony Gossett Gary Smith
Lawrence Fields
Jenny Frey
Scott Fields
Michelle Tina Stallings Jacque Owens Jeff Gossett Shoemaker
$289,500 -145 Sunset Rd.-IN-LAW SUITE
$663,500 - 5762 Seddon Shores Dr. - ELEGANT LAKE LIVING with this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that has warm inviting family room with stone fireplace, dining and large sunroom with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, the master bedroom has a study that overlooks the inground pool and lake. Cottage is also adjacent to the pool area, oversized garage as well as the 2-car attached garage, pier with 2-boat slips and seawall. MLS #561081. Call Brenda 205/812-4141
$260,000 - 107 Seddon Shores Lane - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 levels and two fireplaces, two family rooms, screened porch, carport, seawall and pier. MLS #543534. Call Bill 369-7977
$271,500 - 95 River Oaks Ln. - LAKE ACCESS - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, One level living, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, beautiful inground pool with screen-in deck overlooking the pool, 2 car garage with detached garage/workshop. MLS #554448 Call Carl 965-4755 or Michelle 427-3222
$449,900 - 209 Rock Inn Point - CHARACTER, CHARM AND CONVENIENCE is part of this large one level 4 bedroom home with living room, dining, sunroom and bonus room. The oversize master has his/her dressing areas and private overed porch. MLS #515240. Call Lawrence 812-5195
$429,900 - LAKE HOME with all the features that you are lookinf for! One owner, perfect slope lot, year round water, covered pier with lift, nice seawall, wrap around deck, boat launch. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath built in 2003: Full basement with 1 bedroom, 2 baths, studded up in basement for 4-5 more rooms. MLS #552410 Call Jenny 205/405-0280.
$639,900 - 200 Skyline Trail - LOT OF HOUSE and will be great for two families with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and this includes two master suites. Homes is located on approx 114’ waterfront with year round water. MLS #552590. Call Karen 205/4734613
$249,900 - LEVEL LOT with 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with master bedroom on the main level, bonus room with bath above the garage, concrete boat ramp. MOTIVATED SELLER! MLS #509484 call Nan 256/452-4761
$149,900 - 601 Lakefront Dr.-LAKEVIEW with this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cabin that has 1.5 levels, wood floors and tile and wood ceilings. Rustic and like new with screened porch and fenced yard. MLS #551978. Call Bill 205/369-7977
$479,000 - 155 Valley View - MOVE IN READY, Awesome one level 3/4 bedroom, 3 bath home with many amenities. Vaulted family room with stone fireplace, beams, dining, sunroom overlooking the lake, bonus room could be 4th bedroom, gentle slope lot on year round water with pier and boathouse. MLS #548623 Call Blair 812-5377 or Brenda 812-4141
$284,900 - 99 River Terrace Dr. - YEAR ROUND WATER and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan. Home has living/dining and large unfinished basement for potential growth, 2-car garage and 2-car carport, pavillion, storage building abd civered boat port. MLS #545096 Call Brenda 205/812-4141
$60,000 - 206 Harmon’s Island Rd. LEASED LOT with this nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home with spacious open floor plan. Wonderful water view from the covered porch, concrete storm shelter has been added onto the end of the house. MLS #538550 Call Mary 586-0825
$169,000 - 938 Coosa Island Rd. - DEEDED WATERFRONT LOT with this 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home with covered back porch, 2- car carport, gazebo and pier with 2-boat slips. MLS #563199 Call Brenda 205/812-4141
$130,000 - 235 River Ranch Rd. - APPROX. 3 ACRES with this large 2000 Palm Harbor double wide manufactured home with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, living room, dining room, great room with stone fireplace, approx. 36x36’ pole barn with workshop. MLS #544989 Call Scott 368-8138
$399,900 - 579 Eagle Pt. Ln. - ELEGANT FULL BRICK 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, family room, oversized kitchen with butler’s pantry, formal dining room, study/den and loft/den upstairs with two large unfinished rooms. This home is located in a LAKE ACCESS community with tennis courts and pool. MLS #524860 Call Blair 205/812-5377.
$179,900 - 255 Pepper Rd. - PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING for this beautiful 1.5 story home that is ready to occupy. Family room with fireplace and 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. MLS #553244. Call Tina 205/337-8509
with this beautiful 1.5 story home that has 2story foyer, vaulted dining room, family room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bath and bonus room are located upstairs, PLUS downstairs is another full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bath and bonus room. The home is located in a LAKE ACCESS community with pool and tennis courts. MLS #560181. Call Brenda 812-4141
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420 PATCHES LANE PELL CITY • $249,900 MLS#561218
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2079 TUDOR LANE MOODY • $143,900 MLS#559980
921 E BLUE EYE ROAD LINCOLN • $162,500 MLS#560046
6470 MAYS BEND ROAD PELL CITY • $189,000 • MLS#519580
402 PARADISE ISLE CONDO #402 • RIVERSIDE $219,900 • MLS#550889
312 NE 29TH STREET PELL CITY • $99,900 MLS#564411
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180 PINEVIEw CIRCLE • CROPwELL $285,000 • MLS#489405
34180 HwY 280 CHILDERSBURg • $525,000 MLS#560275
15916 HwY 174 • PELL CITY • $139,900 • MLS#541975
50 BULLDOg CIRCLE CROPwELL • $207,000 MLS#553873
1880 1ST AVENUE, #0 PELL CITY • $95,000 COMMERCIAL • MLS#554250
115 ILAMO CIRCLE PELL CITY • $138,500 MLS#561920
518 COVE POINT DRIVE RIVERSIDE • $380,000 MLS#539887
435 COVE ACCESS RD, #34 636 HAVEN CIRCLE TALLADEgA • $136,000 RIVERSIDE • $429,000 ACREAgE • MLS#544780 wATERfRON • MLS#558831
166 fUNERBURg BEND RD PELL CITY • $269,900 MLS#472892
SHOCCO SPRINgS RD, #0 TALLADEgA • $90,000 ACREAgE • MLS#554750
waterfront 2619 fOREST DRIVE MOODY • $149,900 MLS#558289
115 LAUREL LAkES LANE, #0 HELENA • $14,900 MLS#552314
337 RABBIT POINT RD, #0 CROPwELL • $182,000 MLS#563771
COVE ACCESS RD, #76 TALLADEgA • $304,000 ACREAgE • MLS#544779
508 DAVIS DRIVE TRUSSVILLE • $297,000 SwIMMINg POOL • MLS#552903
0 HAVEN CIRCLE RIVERSIDE
674 MAYS BEND LANE PELL CITY • $229,900 MLS#520497
LOT #36 • $6,000 • MLS#560260 LOT #39 • $7,000 • MLS#560257 LOT #40 • $9,500 • MLS#494895 LOT #41 • $7,000 • MLS#494890
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ROSEDALE DRIVE #0 PELL CITY • $55,000 MLS#506491
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Cell 205-369-2704
Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
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MOODY REALTY www.moodyrealtyal.com “I represent buyers and sellers throughout St. Clair County and surrounding areas.”
Karen Bain
Stephanie Hurst
Realtor
Cell: 205-473-4613
Realtor
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508 Martin St. So. • Pell City, AL 35128 karenbain@ymail.com
loganmartinlaketeam.com
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Paula Krafft Life Member Club of Excellence
Cell 205-365-9612 Office 205-640-7671
Paula Krafft, Realtor
paula@moodyrealtyal.com
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Office: 205-884-2300 Fax: 205-884-2301 Toll Free: 1-800-806-7741
256-493-7441 - direct 205-338-MOVE - office stephaniehurst@outlook.com
“Where The Experts Are”
(205) 338-MOVE (6683) Fax: (205) 338-4149 tracysellsthelake@yahoo.com 1019 Martin St., S. Pell City, Al 35128
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1160 McCaig Road, Lincoln, AL 35096
Homes - Land - New Construction
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MB
Metro Bank “Come Home To Us”
We at Metro Bank believe in the power of local business. In these trying times we want to encourage everyone to shop locally. Remember we are never so powerful as when we work together.
We are a Full Service Bank offering a variety of products to fit your needs. Drive Thru Banking Available at 7:30 a.m.
Open Every Friday Until 5:30 p.m.
Residential Mortgage Lending MB Financial Services, Inc. Personal and Commercial Insurance Pell City • Ragland • Lincoln • Heflin Ashville • Southside • Moody
Member
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Insurance products are not FDIC Insured