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his month, we’re all about getting out to have a great time as the weather hints of summer, and the days continue to lengthen in our little corner of heaven here in Tallapoosa County.

Kick things off next weekend on the lawn at Standard Deluxe in Waverly. Drivin N Cryin will headline this year’s Old 280 Boogie, which is always a terrific day with friends, family, great music, good food and lots of fun. This will be the 17th annual Boogie event and also will feature local favorites, the Pine Hill Haints, as well as the South’s own Southern Culture on the Skids and a new sound from New York’s Revel in Dimes. Read the article on page 22 to learn what else is planned for this year’s Boogie.

As you meander through the county, stop at the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitors’ Center in Daviston, where the exhibits are getting an upgrade to reflect recent research and to integrate modern technology. The remodel will make the space more user friendly and hands on, and Phase I should be complete before the end of the summer. See what Phase I includes, and get an introduction into Phase II of the project on page 20.

Then slip on by Fermenter’s Market on the Green in Alexander City.

This new craft beer bar across the street from Strand Park is the newest addition to a downtown area that is quickly becoming the place to be this summer. Turn to page 10 for a tour of this new hangout for the thirsty and fun loving.

While you’re there, stroll across the park to the Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center on Tallapoosa Street and look over the renderings for an upcoming building renovation. The local community theatre unveiled preliminary drawings for proposed renovation of the former Bama Theater at an open house early this month, to much interest and excitement in Alexander City. You’ll find the drawings and a discussion of the project on page 30.

With all the increased traffic these changes are expected to bring to the area, it’s a good thing that roadwork has started on Lee and Washington streets, but even there, a light and friendly attitude prevails. On page 26, meet Gary Ingram Grading & Paving Safety Director Jeff Harte, who last month inaugurated the company’s use of electronic signage with a cheerful greeting. Harte left a lot of drivers smiling when the road rebuild began, and he hopes they are still smiling when the project results in smooth conditions down the road.

We’ll be out there along with you, taking pictures and telling stories in Lake Martin Living magazine.

Betsy Iler, Managing Editor

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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. BUSINESS MATTERS 14. HAPPY GARDEN 18. FROM THE TEE 37. MEDICAL NEWS 38. MONEY MATTERS 39. OH SNAP! 44. LAKE REGION EVENTS 54. THE LAST WORD

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FEATURES 20. HORSESHOE BEND PARK RENOVATION New exhibits at the Visitors’ Center will reflect recent research and use interactive technology 22. 17TH ANNUAL OLD 280 BOOGIE Drivin N Cryin will headline the concert on the Standard Deluxe lawn in Waverly 26. HELLO ALEX CITY! Ingram Paving safety director takes a novel approach to public notice for Lee Street roadwork 30. COMING SOON! ACT II unveils a classic concept for Alexander City’s new fine arts center

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

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

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Graveman opens season with a win for the A’s

Kendall Graveman

Oakland A’s starting pitcher Kendall Graveman made his hometown proud in the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball play on April 3. The Benjamin Russell High School graduate gave up two runs on six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in six innings, a very strong start to the season.

“He’s kind of on a mission to be one of those guys who pitches at the top of the rotation for many years to come,” said A’s skipper Bob Melvin.

A standout at Mississippi State where he helped lead the Bulldogs to the College World Series, Graveman was drafted in the eighth round (235th overall) by the Blue Jays in 2013. He spent the remainder of the year with

the Single-A Blue Jays affiliate in Lansing, Michigan. There he went 1-3 with a 4.31 ERA in 10 starts with the Lugnuts.

In 2014 Graveman was named a Baseball America Minor League Baseball First Team All-Star. He was acquired by the A’s from Toronto in the Josh Donaldson trade in November 2014.

Graveman, now 26, was the A’s top starter last season when Gray was out with an elbow strain. Graveman finished 10-11 with 4.11 ERA but had stretches in which he was superb, going 9-2 with a 3.33 ERA from May 30 to Aug. 24. ~ Mitch Sneed

Sokol named County’s Woman of the Year

Learning the Ropes

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

Alexander City’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the women of Tallapoosa and Coosa counties at its Lead Forward luncheon March 10.

Following the keynote address, the 2017 Tallapoosa County Woman of the Year was awarded to Barbara Sokol of Alexander City.

“It was quite a surprise,” Sokol said. “I was quite overwhelmed. I love Alexander City and the area.

It’s not where I grew up, but this is home for me, and it’s the people in the community who make it home for me.”

Sokol has taught several generations of young and old how to swim through her work at the Russell Pool in Alexander City.

“I just need to thank the Chamber of Commerce and the Lead Conference and the community for the support they give me,” Sokol said. ~Alethia Russell

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

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ermenter’s Market on the Green opened its doors at 4 p.m. March 2, without advertising or making it well known, with one motto in mind: All who are thirsty are welcome. More than 100 people came through the doors that first night, and business has been booming ever since.

Alexander City had been looking for a go-to innovative bar as the downtown entertainment district grew, and Dee Walker of Fermenter’s Market had been searching for a place to expand his Sylacauga business. The result is a symbiotic relationship.

“Alex City has been so hospitable and nothing but gracious. I cannot say enough about the people and how they’ve welcomed Fermenter’s Market. It’s very gratifying,” said Walker, who opened Fermenter’s Market at the Rex in Sylacauga nearly three years ago.

After researching many different areas to open a new location, Walker found the perfect niche for the craft beer industry on Alabama Street at Strand Park.

With the innovation of craft brews still fairly new, it meant potential positive economic room for the future, and Fermenter’s fills a much-needed void in the area.

“Alex City has a lot to offer. The city is aggressively marketing the downtown area and is open to bringing in new places and new ideas,” said Walker.

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Handmade Renovations

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

and a recent Auburn graduate, said the town really needed a place like this because there had been a lack of opportunity for younger crowds – a growing age group in Alexander City – to hang out.

Fermenter’s Market was a combined effort from a lot of hard-working hands, and Walker credits its success to a variety of people. Richard Wagoner of MainStreet Alexander City and Jacob Meacham, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Business Development are just two examples of individuals who helped make the process possible and the transition into town easier.

Along with his son, Sam Walker, and Henderson, Walker’s team did many of the interior renovations, demolishing the former home of Alabama Street Maker’s Market (which moved to Main Street) to a shell and completely rebuilding it from the ground up.

“We had a very loose idea when we started. There was a plan, but it changed. It became an ambiguous plan,” said Walker. “The bar was not initially designed to be as large as it is now. It just kind of got away

from us and we thought, ‘Let’s just go big!’ We’ve Walker credits Chris and Audra McClure of J.R.s gone way out of our comfort zone building this.”

Sports Bar & Grill for being invaluable during the The result is a 35-foot-long bar made out of opening transition. They have helped out wherever 100-year-old heart pine from Avondale Mills possible and have become a main hub for food in Sylacauga, coated in two-part epoxy, with an delivery to the bar. oversized iron door at the entrance and oversized “We encourage people to order delivery or take tables. The whole renovation process took about out from other restaurants or even bring in their own 90 days, which also included taking down the glass food. We will clean up after you, pick up after you, facade out front and setting the door back 15 feet to but we will not cook for you,” said Walker. create a covered porch where patrons can socialize, Fermenter’s Market has already hosted birthday mix with an event at the park and watch a game on a parties and various celebrations and is open to flat screen television. events and community The beer coolers gatherings. There On-Premise or Take-Home Refreshment inside were hand built, Fermenter's Market is the only place in town that offers also are five well 64-ounce, heat-sealed growlers for take-home refreshment. as well, and the wood placed flat screen TVs skins on the border visible from all seats, come from Avondale; including the porch, however, installing the for sports fans. five display coolers for “We just hope for bottled beer was quite a large turnout every a feat, as Walker and time we open the door.

Henderson struggled More than anything to add the cooler we want people to doors. The handle on know they can just the walk-in cooler come here to enjoy had to be moved to themselves. It’s a the top of the door comfortable, inviting for everything to fit, environment where which is just one of people can relax and the many adjustments enjoy the company of made throughout the family and friends,” build-out process. said Walker.

“I had to learn to Walker said he paint and stain and wants to be sure plumb. It’s so cool everyone has a good to see something time but is also safe you did, and it about it. actually worked,” “Anytime, in this said Henderson, an business, you have Alexander City native. to be very cognizant Fermenter’s is the and aware of when first establishment of its kind in Alexander City people are having fun, and they’re having too much and offers patrons both draft beer and on- and offfun. We’re going to make sure you’re taken care,” said premise alcohol sales. This means customers can Walker. enjoy beer, wine and liquor at the bar or take it home, Right now, Fermenter’s is open Monday through including bottles, growlers and mix-and-match six Saturday from 4 p.m. until midnight at the latest. packs. Being located in the entertainment district Earlier in the week, the bar may close earlier, but means a customer also can grab a drink and take it as long as people are there, it will stay open as late outside in a disposable cup to downtown events. as legally allowed. Walker said he hopes to begin Currently, Walker offers 36 craft beers on tap and opening at noon on Fridays and Saturdays and changes them out regularly. They run the gamut from is planning to add Sundays in the near future to more familiar local Alabama breweries to obscure accommodate people just getting into town for the international brands and everything in between. lake area or coming into town to spend the day.

There is something for every different palette to “The goal is for the place to be successful, but it’s enjoy. Once fully stocked, the location will have more than that. If everyone that comes here enjoys available more than 200 different brands of bottled themselves and has a good time and tells five or 10 beer, 120 different bottles of wine and numerous other people about it, then mission accomplished,” distilled spirits. said Walker. “We’re here. We’re open.”

But the one thing they will not carry is food.

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he second week in March, my wife and I visited our edu/extnesion/ghic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1185 to see son at his home in Nellysford, Virginia. We were on a some of the many Lenten Rose varieties. mission to assist him in selling his house, This plant multiplies by division in a bulb form. packing things and placing them in storage. It These plants are also great for naturalizing wound up being an adventure; our youngest wooded areas, as well as slopes and hillsides. The daughter took charge of the What, Where and Do Lenten Rose flower will begin blooming in late It Now! winter to early spring, lighting the garden with Part of my wife’s chore was to see that the colors that range from white and pink to red and gardeners made the yard and gardens look purple. These flowers will appear at or below the beautiful. plant’s leaves. After flowering has ceased, you can The winter leaves and undergrowth made simply enjoy the attractive dark green foliage. it appear that no plants existed in the front of During the first season after planting Lenten the house. We walked in the front gardens, roses, they should be watered once or twice which appeared to be rocks and moss. With each week. From the second season on, they can a few strokes of the rake and leaf removal, we be watered much less often. These are highly uncovered one of the most beautiful winter rose drought-tolerant plants after they become gardens we have ever seen: Dozens upon dozens established. If the weather is particularly dry, of Lenten Rose groupings with hundreds of they will look better with a good, deep watering blooms. once every week or two.

The Lenten Rose (Helleborus x hybridus), Add mulch around the base of your Fred Muenzmay which is also commonly called roses. Spread a 2- to 3-inch depth Winter Rose or hybrid hellebores, of bark mulch on the soil around is a perennial plant that is hardy the Lenten Rose to help retain in USDA hardiness zones 4 to moisture. Sprinkle slow-release 109, which means that it can stand 10-10 fertilizer around the plants minimum temperatures that range when new buds form in mid-winter. from -30 degrees F to 20 degrees F Provide a light fertilizer if soil (-34.4 to -6.7 degrees C). is of poor quality. Lenten roses They grow to a height of 1 to 2 do not need large amounts of feet and begin blooming in midfertilizers and will do fine with winter, producing colored flowers plain rainfall if required. A 6- or in a wide range. While they do not 9-month slow-release fertilizer require the level of care that regular should give the Lenten Rose all roses (Rosa spp.) need, a little bit the nutrients it needs. If the plant of effort will be greatly rewarded is struggling, mix rose fertilizer during dreary winter months when at half strength and feed once a not much else is happening in the season. Rose specific fertilizers garden. In zone 7-8 (our zone) this are available at most garden supply plant can bring much beauty to a stores. garden at a time of year when very During the summer months, few plants bloom from January to trim back any diseased or dying March in Alabama weather. leaves by cutting the stem as The Lenten (or Lenton) Rose close to the ground as you can.

From Bulb To Bloom is not a rose like the thorn-laden You can also remove small plants Above: The bulb of the Lenten Rose resembles multiple-petaled flowers that bring a scallion onion bulb; Facing page: The Lenten that have formed under the base beauty in the late spring through of the plant. These small plants Rose blooms in late winter to early spring in colors that range from white to pink, red and fall. This rose is the “Winter Rose,” are new healthy Lenten roses shades of purple. also called the “Christmas Rose.” and can either be composted or Visit the website at www.clemo*n. transplanted further away from 14 Lake Martin Living

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the parent plant.

Prune off the newer leaves at any time during the growing season if they begin to look ragged. If you prefer to leave the evergreen leaves, even in mild winters, this will cause no harm to the plant.

Prune the old leaves off the roses in the winter when the new buds begin to emerge. Use sharp bypass pruners and snip the leaves right off at the base of the plant. This will improve the plant’s appearance, will help make room for new leaves and will reduce the possibility of bacterial and fungal disease.

Throw the leaves in the trash. Do not leave old leaves and debris on the soil around Lenten roses.

Trim the flowers off at the base of the stems as they begin to fade. If they are left on the plant, they will go to seed and produce new Lenten roses all around the parent plant.

Consider your environment when pruning the roses. In mild climates, you may prune the Lenten Rose completely to the ground to give a unique look to the new blooms. In harsher areas, you’ll need to leave some of the leaves surrounding the plant to protect it against harsh winds.

Consider your environment. How to care for your plant will depend on what climate you live in and how you wish the plant to look. Roses in zones 4 and 5 (where temperatures dip to -30 degrees F and -34.4 degrees C) may need protection during the winter. Consider planting your roses near covered areas and bushes. Roses in the hotter zones will need shade to protect them from wilting in the summer heat.

Select a site that gets moderate amounts of sun. Plant your rose in a sheltered area with moderate sun. Since Lenten roses prefer alkaline soil and areas near trees and large plants, look for a spot where shrubs and bushes grow naturally. Such spots may be near a large tree, in the corner of the garden or near a pond.

Test the pH of your soil. Alkaline soil with a pH of 7.6 to 8.5 is ideal for Lenten roses. Buy a soil pH test kit at your local garden center and test the pH of your soil. Be sure to use soil that you dig up from 4 inches (10.2 cm) below the surface to get a good sample. Wear gloves while collecting your soil, as touching the sample with your hands could influence the pH. Break up the soil and allow it to dry.

Put the dried soil into a clean container. Put distilled water

and the chemical that comes in the test kit into the container with the soil. Shake up the container; and then, let the soil settle. Check the color of the water in the container against the chart that comes with the kit to determine the pH of your soil.

Add lime to the soil to make it more alkaline if the pH is too low. The amount of lime necessary depends on the texture of the soil and how much the pH needs to be changed. If the soil is sandy, 1-1/4 pounds of lime will be required to change the pH of 25 square feet of soil from 6.8 to 7.8. Heavy clay soil will require 2-3/4 pounds of lime to make the same change.

Work the lime into the soil to a depth of 6 inches (15.2 cm) if the Lenten Rose has not already been planted.

If it is already growing in the garden, gently work the lime into the top few inches of soil around the plant.

Add organic matter to your soil. Lenten roses grow best in organically rich, fertile soil that drains quickly.

If the Lenten rose has not yet been planted, work a 3- to 6-inch depth of organic matter – such as well-aged cow manure, compost, sphagnum peat moss or leaf mold – into the soil. Work it in thoroughly to a depth of 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm).

If the Lenten Rose has already been planted, gently work the organic matter into the top 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm) of soil around the rose.

Be careful not to damage its roots. The organic matter will improve the texture, fertility and drainage capabilities of the soil.

To plant a Lenten Rose, begin with the proper-sized hole.

Dig a hole twice the size of the plant. Place a layer of peat moss in the hole; and then, place the roots directly above the moss. The plant needs at least 3 inches of topsoil over its roots to help it survive during the winter months.

Leave the stem clear when returning the soil to the hole.

This will encourage growth while discouraging diseases from affecting your rose.

Sources and citations for this article include www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle’s Roost Herb Farms is a Master Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 26 years. Contact him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.

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You only need two simple swing thoughts From the S Tee

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

I assured Jake that the leader was more nervous than he and Make all of your decisions away from the address position. that all he had to do was to play his own game. I asked him to From behind the golf ball is where the “think tank” area of the make the center of the fairways and center of the greens his golf shot should be. Behind the golf ball and in line to the target, focus and targets, which would put plenty of pressure on the evaluate your upcoming shot. From this position, decide where leader. you do not want to miss your golf shot.

Sure enough, as they approached the 18th tee, the leader had Great rounds come from good misses as much as from good fallen back into a tie with Jake, and with both of them making shots. If you mis-hit your ball to an area that still allows for a pars on 18, they were destined for a playoff. I walked with simple par – bingo! You’re figuring out how to play the game.

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

Make yourself a few attainable goals this year in golf. Perhaps you want to break 90 or 80 or 70. Possibly, you want to play in the final group in your flight during the club championship on the final round. Or it could be as simple as dedicating yourself to playing golf with a better attitude this year.

This simple attitude may be the greatest thing you could do for your game. Attitude not only includes being good to yourself and to others in your group when playing. Attitude means being devoted and committed to your decision in playing your next shot.

For you golf parents and grandparents who have young junior golfers hoping to play high school or college golf one day (girls and boys), take your junior golfer to watch some upperscale golf this summer.

In Alabama, we have a few exciting events happening. At the Robert Trent Jones in Opelika, the PGA Tour will be playing the Barbasol Tournament in July. In May, the Champions Tour will be playing in Birmingham for the Regions Tradition at Greystone Country Club. Here in Alexander City, at Willow Point this summer, our own course will host one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments of the year, The Southern Junior Championship in mid-June. Make a day of it with your junior golfers to visit one, a few or all of these special events.

When you take your youngster to a big tournament like this, share with them the etiquette of the game. Swing by the practice tee to see how the better players and pros go about preparing for a competitive round. Watch the pre-shot routines these players use. Enjoy these special times with your youngsters, as they will learn from these experiences but will always remember these special hours you spent with them.

Have a great spring season of golf. I hope to see you on the first tee. ~ Dave Jennings is the men’s golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.

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Horseshoe Bend Park starts renovation STORY BY BETSY ILER

Historic Upgrades and Innovations

The schematic resdesign of the Visitors’ Center at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park includes upgraded exhibits that are based on recent research.

Lettered items on the plan above correspond to the lettered renderings on the facing page.

For more information, contact Horseshoe Bend National Military Park at 256-234-7111 or visit www.nps.gov/hobe/index.

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orseshoe Bend National Military Park this month started the first phase of a renovation project that will include the exhibit space, theater, lobby and staff areas.

The plan for Phase I was unveiled last month at commemoration activities for the 203rd anniversary of the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

“There will be upgrades to the museum, and we are renovating and upgrading the exhibits, so they can be more technology savvy and innovative,” explained Park Superintendent Barbara Tagger. “We want the exhibits to be interactive for the children, and we are adding some upgraded information to the exhibits based on recent research.”

The research is continuous, Tagger said, so the renovation will include space for temporary exhibits that can be changed as more information becomes available. Interpretive programming also will play a role in the new look at the visitors’ center.

“For example, we wanted to focus more on the culture of the Creeks and their lives before, during and after the time of the battle, so we can show the impact on the culture and the people, especially their lives today. Yes, they were removed from here, but they continue their life and culture, and they have had input on the exhibits that will be installed.”

To maximize the space in the center, the lobby area will be upgraded and some features moved to other areas. A new visitor desk will be installed in an area that currently serves as the bookstore, and the desk will include a display case. The bookstore will be moved to the current desk area, which will make other areas of the building more available to staff for storage.

The renovation project also will include moving the dugout canoe that was built early last year and is on permanent display. The canoe will find a new home in space that presently acts as the center’s theater.

“The theater will be upgraded as part of Phase II, and we are applying for a grant to fund that part of the project,” Tagger said.

Phase I is expected to be complete by midto-late summer, but Tagger emphasized that the renovations would have minimal impact on programming scheduled during that time.

“We don’t anticipate any changes in the programs, as most of those are outdoor programs.

If the center would need to be closed temporarily – for example, for bringing in and setting up a new exhibit – we would post that on our Facebook page and our website to let people know about it, but we will keep that as minimal as possible,” she explained.

Park patrons also are welcome to call before visiting to check on the status of the center and its exhibits.

The entire project should be complete by the end of 2018 or early in 2019, she said.

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Drivin N Cryin to headline 17th Annual Old 280 Boogie

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI

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he quaint 100-person town of Waverly transforms into one of the most sought-after destinations of the South each year when Standard Deluxe hosts the annual Old 280 Boogie.

April 22 will mark the 17th anniversary celebration of refuge from the nuisance of tractor-trailer trucks barreling down Waverly’s tiny streets, thanks to a four-lane bypass created in 2000. And in true Southern fashion, the Town of Waverly will celebrate with a jamboree of music, food, fun and community.

“There’s always a good vibe here. Everyone’s happy.

People drive in from all over the South; some even fly in.

It’s become a place for reunions,” said Scott Peek, owner of Standard Deluxe, the location of the Boogie for the last eight years.

Peek and two brothers moved to Waverly in 1991 to start a screen-printing business in an old cotton warehouse. As the son of a retired band/choir director, Peek was exposed to music his whole life and decided to incorporate that into his business. During the 1990s, Peek and his team hosted T-shirt sales that featured a band playing, a potluck meal and a bon fire.

The concept helped initiate the idea for this annual celebration years later. It began with Peek and the help of

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other townspeople and has grown into an all-out festival.

There will be nearly a dozen art and farm vendors selling local, handmade goods and about five food vendors, all who pay a small booth fee to use the space. The support of 18 sponsors also helps to offset the cost of the event.

The Standard Deluxe T-shirt shop will be open and selling merchandise as well.

The main attraction is the eclectic selection of six bands performing on the outdoor stage, starting at 12 p.m. With the hype surrounding the show, Peek has secured a variety of well-known acts and lesser-known performers over the years.

“The angle is to bring in folks people haven’t heard of, but they always leave totally surprised. It’s a wide variety of music, which is unusual in itself,” said Peek, who said bands have to be booked some four to six months in advance, and it’s hit or miss if they’re routing near the area at the time.

This year’s lineup: Blackberry Possum: This local bluegrass/newgrass/ country jam band out of Auburn that has been performing together for years includes Tony Brook, Wildman Steve, Brian Fowler, Jimbo Leach, John Boyd and Tom Burgess.

Revel in Dimes: A fairly new blues rock/jazz band out

of Brooklyn, New York, Revel in Dimes will keep people and other Nashville stars. dancing and moving, Peek said.

Southern Culture on the Skids: Formed in 1983 out “They are going to blow people away. People are really of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this band is best known going to dig them,” said Peek, who is super-excited to bring for throwing fried chicken and banana pudding into in this unique talent from out of state. The band includes the audience, according to its website. With their music Eric Simmons on founded in rock, members consist of Rick Miller on vocals/ guitar; Washington guitar, Dave Hartman on Duke on drums; percussion and Mary Huff on Kia Warren on vocals/bass. vocals; and Chris Drivin N Cryin: This “Primo” Waller on year’s headliner has 14 bass. records and originated in Pine Hill Atlanta, Georgia, in 1985.

Haints: This “This is one of those Auburn-based adventuring bands that still group has been has such a great following,” around nearly said Peek.

20 years and Rooted mostly in punk has played rock, folk and country, the every Boogie band doesn’t like to be defined except one. by labels. According to their They headlined website, the motto is “never last year’s to be defined by one sound or Fall Boogie, genre.” according to Drivin N Cryin has toured Peek. Their with artists that include Neil diverse sound is Young, Soul Asylum and self-proclaimed R.E.M. The band has shared a by the band stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, as as “ghost well. Current band members music,” and include Kevn Kinney, vocals and their musical guitar; Tim Nielsen, bass and influence runs vocals; Dave V. Johnson, drums; the gamut. and Warner E. Hodges, guitar.

Members – Jamie Barrier, Peek’s screen-printing Katie Barrier, business and venue J.R. Collins, destination go hand in hand, Steven LeBlanc as he has booked bands for BOOGIE T he and Justin which he prints. He’s also OLD 280 S. Ward – are known gained new business from 17 to incorporate a vast bands that have passed 17 array of folk music through for the first time. instruments, such as The mutual exposure FU N fiddle, harmonica, banjo, greatly increases the band FOOD 6 mandolin, saw, accordion, inquiry to Standard Deluxe T Y AR L R C M U SI WAV E hollow-bodied guitar and once they hear the lineup more. from past shows, said Peek.

Adam Hood: Based out For 10 years, the concert was free and based Never Be Defined By One Sound of Opelika, this country solely on a donation bucket passed through the Facing page: With 14 records artist had his first breakthrough audience; however, as exposure for the event in 2002 and has since recorded six and stage appearances with has grown, the audience size now approaches such artists as Neil Young and albums.

1,000, and Peek said the need for financial help R.E.M., Drivin N Cryin refuses to “He has a big following in Texas embrace just one genre; Above: became apparent. and has written songs with well “It became a quality issue. We are now The "ghost music" of Auburn’s known artists,” said Peek. able to organize a better event – more official.

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

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Safety director takes a novel approach to public notice

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

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hen Jeffrey Harte wanted to get the attention of 16,000 drivers on Lee Street in Alexander City, he put up a sign.

“Hello Alex City; Roadwork Begins Soon; on Lee St & Wash St,” read the electronic banner posted by Gary Ingram Grading & Paving on March 14 off the roadway near the intersection of Lee Street and 5th Way. Harte is Safety Director for Ingram Paving, the company that has the contract to rebuild Lee Street from U.S. Highway 280 to 5th Way and resurface Washington Street from 5th Way all the way through town to the county line.

“We wanted to let people know we were getting ready to start the construction and give them the opportunity to think about alternate routes and being prepared for some changes in the area,” Harte said. “The idea was to get their attention, and let them know, and I just thought, before the job got started, we could have a little fun.”

Four days after the first sign appeared, Harte changed up the message.

“Don’t Be Burly – Plan to Leave Early! Lee St Roadwork Soon!” were the words that greeted drivers on March 18.

And on March 24, Harte wrote: “Yippee! Hurray!

Roadwork Starts Monday!”

“I was trying to make it rhyme,” explained the northern Virginia native who moved to Opelika with Kathy, his wife of 24 years, along with their 14-year-old Bichon, to be closer to grandchildren in the area.

Harte worked with a company in Georgia for a number of years before joining Ingram Paving in Dadeville more than six years ago as an estimator. He took a personal interest in the safety operations of the company, and his position eventually evolved into that of safety director.

This is the first time the company has used the electronic signs to relay information to drivers on the roadways, Harte said.

“I just wanted people to look and pay attention. They don’t look if it’s the same old thing. People ignore signs all the time,” he said.

The road project began last month with the placement

of cones and rerouting of Lee Street’s five lanes into just two.

“Any time you make that big of a change to the traffic patterns, you have to do it in stages to help people get used to it,” Harte explained. “We wanted to put the traffic control measures up early, so if people were going to make a mistake, we could minimize it. We’ll be digging out about 20 inches of roadway all along the route, so if people were going to drive into closed lanes, we wanted them to do it before we started tearing up the old pavement and they drove into a big hole.”

The company has posted two signs for the project: one at 5th Way and the other at U.S. Highway 280. The electronic messages are written and posted right on the signboards, using a limited access box on each sign, Harte explained.

“There’s a keypad in the box, but it’s very limited. There is only one program. I can do either words or numbers.

I can get 18 characters per page, but I have to limit the number of pages for each message. Any more than three pages is too much for a driver to be able to read and still drive safely,” he said.

“It takes some planning. I have to think about what I want to say to get the message across in the characters and pages I have available.”

The Lee Street portion of the project is expected to take a couple of months or more, depending on weather conditions, and since the roadwork began, the signs have been moved onto the roadway and carry messages that are all business.

“We have to be all business at this point; can’t put anything frivolous or fun on the signs right now. We don’t want to do anything that could be a distraction to drivers and endanger anyone. While the road crews are working in that area, the signs are part of the traffic pattern, and it’s all business until the end,” he said.

Then he added, “But look for a special thank you message at the end.”

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ACT II unveils concept for new Fine Arts Center

STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI DRAWINGS COURTESY OF GRIMES ARCHITECTS

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

Now known as the Alexander City Time to Play

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

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Theatre II Fine Arts Center, the building will be home to a wide assortment of fine arts exhibits, events and activities, starting next month when the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation holds its annual student art show there.

“The name change really is more in tune with the direction we want for the theatre. It’s not only for performing arts but also for all disciplines of fine arts to use as display space and a venue for performances and events,” explained ACT II President Betsy Iler.

For more than six months, ACT II’s building renovation committee has worked with Tuscaloosa-based architect, Butch Grimes, to develop a rendering that reflects the fine arts concept that ACT II wants to bring downtown. Grimes prepared renderings for the proposed building, including a front elevation,

ground level and mezzanine floor designs and a bird’s eye or 3D view of the proposed interior.

“The committee looked online and toured other theatres across Alabama to gather information on what we needed to include and how we could meet the needs of this community in our renovation plans,” said Iler. “Most theatres go with an art deco exterior, but we wanted the building to be more of a reflection of the fine arts as a whole, which is important to us and our mission.

“An added bonus is that our architect has worked with several other community theatre organizations around the state to renovate old movie theaters for exactly this purpose, so he has been able to provide us with additional guidance, as well.”

The exterior of the building, which

faces Strand Park, would include a large half moon window in its center, with the second level hosting a glass door onto a balcony built into the marquee. The hope is to include projectors that would display on the right and left panels of the building front, casting images as a way to promote upcoming events, give credit to sponsors and perhaps live feed events happening inside the building or in other locations downtown, said Iler.

“We are fortunate that the building once housed a movie theater, so the sloping concrete floors, now covered by oak, could be partially exposed to reinstall seats that will give everyone an excellent view of the stage. Part of that oak flooring would remain to extend the stage about one-third of the way into the building, creating a stage large enough to accommodate productions with a large cast,” said Iler. “Can you just imagine 40 people in costume on stage for the “Ascot Gavotte” in My Fair Lady?”

Backstage would include dressing rooms and restrooms, along with a docking area to unload scenery and furnishings for productions and work areas for the construction of sets.

The front lobby would include restrooms, a box office and an administrative office, as well as both an elevator and a grand staircase leading up to the mezzanine level. The interior auditorium would seat slightly fewer than 300 people, including an upper mezzanine section of box seating.

“We wanted to incorporate the Bama name to pay tribute to the history of the building and the downtown area, so we have designated the second floor as the ‘Bama Mezzanine,’” said Iler.

ACT II hopes to use the original Bama sign, which once welcomed moviegoers to the Bama Theatre, at the interior entrance to the mezzanine. Vintage photographs and memorabilia that recall the local history would comprise a permanent display on the mezzanine level, which would also include a small kitchen space in which caterers could set up for receptions, meetings and other events in an open, second-floor lobby.

The next phase for the project includes funding. The organization already has applied for grants to pay for the plans and drawings, so the board can nail down a budget for the total cost of the project.

“We will now be working to put together a fundraising campaign with a presentation that we could use to make appeals to potential sponsors and

benefactors, and we will ask people to be thoughtful and generous in helping out.

It’s a great investment in our community and our townspeople,” Iler said.

The board plans to apply for numerous additional grants that could help to cover construction costs and will campaign for in-kind contributions and matching funds, as they hope to begin renovations, perhaps in phases, by early next year.

ACT II will also accept donations of furnishings, props and costumes on approval in good condition. According to Iler, the support of the community has already been overwhelming. A number of residents have donated furniture and period costumes, and local antiques and consignments shops have loaned props, costumes and furnishings for past productions. Russell do It Center last year donated close to $10,000 in building supplies to help offset the start-up costs for building stage sets that will transport audiences to make-believe locations for plays.

Most importantly, Iler said, it’s not just a great opportunity to come see a show or local art but also to participate as a community. The actors on stage are only a small piece of the puzzle of staging a production, and the theatre is looking for volunteers to help in all areas, including: directors; technicians to work lights and sound; building and set designers and decoratorsl; and people who can choose, modify or create costumes that fit the time period and situation of a show; as well as actors.

“It’s called community theatre because it takes just that: community,” said Iler.

“And we want to make it an appealing place, especially for kids growing up in town and the younger generation returning to the area and looking for things to do. This will help serve a purpose and meet the needs of the community, with no other place like it.

“Participation is open to the entire community – all ages, races, income levels and occupations – and we hope this is a place where the entire community can connect and work together in a way that benefits us all.”

To make a financial contribution to ACT II, send a check to Alexander City Theatre II, P.O. Box 1786, Alexander City, AL 35011. Visit the Alexander City Theatre II Facebook page for audition information for the summer production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. For more information, contact actheatreii@ gmail.com.

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ospital employees, auxiliary members and According to Peace, the new building will on-call chaplains recently paid homage provide a more convenient and accessible locale to a beloved volunteer during a touching for the practice and will offer modern technology chapel dedication ceremony in honor of Mr. Bob and amenities, including radiology and a Floyd. Mr. Floyd has embodied the true spirit of laboratory. volunteerism, having donated more than 12,000 “Our Professional Office Building is maxed out volunteer hours to Russell Medical since 1995. with occupancy, and the only way to grow is to Floyd’s genteel demeanor and numerous expand our campus footprint.” Peace said. “We random acts of kindness have served as identified the need for an urgent care presence inspiration to those fortunate to work alongside several years ago, but like most things related to him. Staff and volunteers eagerly donated funds to the healthcare industry, it takes time to see these name the chapel in his honor and place a stained type projects come to fruition.” glass window in the chapel door.

Peace said the urgent care center would provide Thanks for your many years of service, Mr. extended hours, as well as weekend coverage. It Bob! will be staffed by clinical professionals, physician Susan Foy Russell Medical officials and city leaders extenders and physicians.

March 23 broke ground for a new primary care “The clinic will have physician oversight and office and urgent will accommodate care facility in non-emergent Alexander City. A conditions. This modern, spacious addition will building is planned complement for the home of our vast array of Total Healthcare, medical services a primary care offered by Russell practice staffed Medical,” he said. with four Did you know physicians, two of that more than which will relocate one million new to Alexander City cases of skin cancer in early summer. would be diagnosed In addition, an in the United States urgent care center this year? Basal operated by cell and squamous hospital personnel cell carcinoma are will open in an the most common adjacent space. forms. If detected Jim Peace, and treated early, President and CEO these carcinoma of Russell Medical, Dedication for the Dedicated have a greater than Tammy Jackson (left) and Janet Gilliland congratulate Russell Medical said the new 95 percent cure rate. volunteer Bob Floyd on the dedication of the hospital's chapel in his name. building has been Monday, May on the drawing 1, is National board for seven years as part of the organization’s strategic Melanoma Monday, a day set aside to raise awareness of skin plan and was timed for implementation once the additional cancer detection and prevention. Dr. Jamie Evans and the staff physicians were recruited to the Lake Martin area. of Medical Park Family Care in Dadeville invite you to drop “We are proud to announce that Dr. Tate Hinkle and Dr. by their office for a free skin cancer screening that day from Justin Vines will be joining the busy medical practice of Dr. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This simple, non-invasive screening takes Bob Edwards and Dr. John Adams this summer. The four only a few minutes but is a quick way to be proactive with skin will comprise the well-established medical practice, Total health.

Healthcare, and they will relocate to their new medical home once construction is completed this fall.” ~ Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.

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Veterans can get VA help with home loans

labama has played an important role in our nation’s military history. Five military bases are currently located in Alabama, as well as many Alabama National Guard ground and air units. Members of Alabama’s National Guard units have served in the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay. One benefit that the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers its service men and women (veterans) is help in purchasing homes at competitive interest rates, often without down payments or private mortgage insurance.

In addition, cash out refinance loans allow veterans to take cash out of the equity in their homes to pay off debt, fund education expenses or make home improvements.

The VA home loan was introduced in 1944 to help military members buy homes after returning from World War II. Since that time, more than 18 million service members have taken advantage of this benefit they’ve earned.

Cash-Out Refinancing Loans A cash-out refinancing loan is a VA-guaranteed loan that refinances any type of mortgage or lien against the secured property. The maximum loan amount is 100 percent of the appraised value, plus the cost of any energy efficiency improvements, plus the VA funding fee.

Loan proceeds in excess of the amount needed to pay off the lien(s) may be taken as cash by the borrower to pay off debt, fund education expenses or make home improvements. The veteran must certify that he or she will continue to occupy the property as a personal residence.

VA Home Purchase Loan There are many benefits to the veteran with a home purchase loan. First of all, no down payment is required. In addition, the VA home loan allows the seller to pay all of the veteran’s reasonable closing costs so that minimal out-ofpocket monies are required.

VA loans do require an upfront funding fee (generally 2.15 percent to 3.30 percent of the loan amount), which can be included in the loan. Veterans may be exempt from the funding fee if they have any service-connected disabilities; however, veterans are not required to pay monthly mortgage insurance premiums, which represents a huge savings for the buyer when compared to other loan programs.

Finally, the lender is limited to a 1 percent flat charge to cover all of the lender’s costs and services, which are not reimbursable as “itemized fees and charges.” The lender may not charge the borrower for attorney’s fees, although the veteran can independently retain the services of an attorney.

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

MONEY MATTERS

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

Guard/Reserves must also provide a statement of service.

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

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THE LAKE REGION

Calendar FEATURED EVENT

ACT II sets Our Town auditions

Auditions for the ACT II production of

Our Town

by Thornton Wilder

April 21 - 6 p.m.

April 22-23 - 2 p.m.

ACT II Fine Arts Center 264 Tallapoosa St. Alexander City

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Auditions for the Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder are set for 6 p.m. April 21 and 2 p.m. April 22-23. Wilder won a Pulitzer Prize in 1938 for this minimalist play written in an attempt to find value for the smallest events of daily life.

“The story indicates how important life is and is something any age group can see. It’s not a comedy or a tragedy, but you don’t have to clean up the language for it to be family friendly,” said Patti Smith, who will direct ACT II’s summer event, which will be part of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Sun Festival celebration.

The play offers acting roles for more than 20, including three boys and one girl around 11 years old; at least two high school-aged performers; and between 13 and 18 other positions for adults of varied ages. There are also about three one-liner roles that Smith said might be played on a rotating basis by people within the community.

Scripts for the play can be reviewed at Radney Elementary School, Benjamin Russell High School, The Coffee Corner, the Central Alabama Community College Media Center and the Adelia M. Russell Library in Alexander City. All scripts are to stay on premises and cannot be checked out for home reading.

The stage is purposefully left bare in this play because Wilder said the meaning of the play couldn’t be felt if distracted by a full set and ornate costumes and decorations.

In his play, Wilder attempted to put the lives of one or two individuals against the backdrop of the galaxy and all the different cultures and millions of lives lived.

The production will be performed at The Arbor at First United Methodist Church on Green Street, with evening shows July 14, 15 and 20 and matinees the following weekend, July 22 and 23.

“We wanted it to run two weekends in case someone was out of town or heard by word of mouth that someone else had enjoyed it. We wanted to give viewers another opportunity,” said Smith.

For information about the auditions, contact Smith at pattinsmith@charter.net.

LAKE REGION EVENTS April 20

Artists Association of Central Alabama

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

April 22-30

The Miracle Worker

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

April 22

17th Annual Old 280 Boogie

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

Gates open at 11 a.m. Show starts at noon.

April 22

Make It Simple

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

April 22

MainStreet Strawberry Market

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

April 23

Sacred Places Cantata

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

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

For information, call 256-825-9820 or visit www.redridgeumc.org.

April 28

King & Queen Golf

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

April 28-30

Russell Marine In-Water Boat Show

Enjoy a fun day in the sun with the whole family; see the 2017 boat models; check out all the new gear in the Pro Shop; demo a stand-up paddleboard; and maybe win some exciting prizes.

With more than 50 boats on the water available for demos and another 50 boats on display, there’s something to interest every lake lover. Demo any 2017 model from Sea Ray, Godfrey Pontoons, Nautique, Hurricane, Key West, or SeaDoo, and you will receive a key that just may unlock a treasure chest filled with great giveaways.

April 28-30

Art and Faith Retreat

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

April 29

15th Annual Cruisin’ fer Critters

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

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

May 2

ACT II Community Chorus

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

May 6

Derby Day at The Stables

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

May 6

AWW Bass Anglers Classic

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

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LAKE REGION EVENTS May 13

Tallapoosa River Bass Bash

Conventional and fly rods will be allowed in this fun benefit tournament from Horseshoe Bend to Jaybird Creek for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.

Participants will float and fish for the combined length of three fish. Contact Drew Morgan for details at drewrmorgan@gmail.com or 334-797-7362.

May 18

Artists Association of Central Alabama

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

May 13

Stars from Heaven

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

May 20

Paddle for a Purpose

The second race in this year’s Stand Up Paddle Board race series will benefit Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin.

Check-in is 7:30 a.m. with a pre-race meeting at 8:30 a.m. and the 1-mile start

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

May 20

Union VFD Spring Festival

The Union Volunteer Fire Department will host the 35th annual Spring Festival from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out to gather with the community and meet the firefighters and department staff.

The event will feature arts and crafts booths, music, a flea market, a bake sale, breakfast and BBQ lunch plates, Military Working Dog demonstrations, face painting, a bouncy castle and a cash raffle for $20 per ticket. For more information, please call the fire department at 256-825-0016.

Season-Long Events Strand Sessions

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

Friday on the Green

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

Live Music Sundays at Kowaliga

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

​Alabama Wildlife Federation Creature Feature

Every Monday and Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., come learn about Alabama’s woods, water and wildlife.

Get up close and personal with some of the creatures you may find in your own backyard and even some you may have never even heard of. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit www.alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.

Ladies’ Book Club

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

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus.

Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by show-and-tell.

Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.

Real Island Supper

The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share.

Some nights are “themed,” so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-3298724.

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Piney Woods Landing

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Marinas

Daviston

1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111

255 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 2 The Ridge Marina 256-397-1300

450 Ridge Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010

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33. River North Marina 256-397-1500

250 River North Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 4 Real Island Marina 334-857-2741

2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026 5 Smith Marina 256-444-8793 smithmarinaonlakemartin@yahoo.com 6 Blue Creek Marina 256-825-8888

7280 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853 7 Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550

486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026

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8 SpringHouse 256-215-7080

12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 9 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070

17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 10 Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583

191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853 11 Oskar's Cafe

6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

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12 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035

295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 13 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003

65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

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Business & Shopping 14 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481

5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010

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15 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036

230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

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25 Kowaliga Whole Health & Pet Care Resort 334-857-1816

8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 26 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133

6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853 27 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800

440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 28 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454

8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 29 Bodyworks Massage & Spa 256-395-0442

282 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 30 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298

2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 31 Shipwreck Sam's Yogurt@ Smith's Marina 256-444-8793 32 Bless Your Heart 334-531-0960

90 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024 33 Original Grace Boutique 334-639-0125

10 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024

Hotels & Lodges 34 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440

6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853 35 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441

7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Churches 36 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820

8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 37 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618

2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078

17 Russell Do It Center (Eclectic) 334-541-2132

1969 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

38 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293

8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853

19 Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853

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24 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583

1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010

16 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567

1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010

18 Lake Martin Mini Mall 334-857-3900

7995 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024

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23 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com

410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010

20 EastLake Coffee @ Lakeside Mercantile 334-850-6357

8246 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 21 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256

350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 22 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333

288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

Dock Builders 39 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443

180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 40 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400

6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

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Through the Eyes of the Young The Last Word

hen I turned 13 years old, my We made pictures by the Statue of uncle from New York began Liberty. a tradition of bringing his “Cool,” he murmured. nephews and nieces to the Big Apple for We took selfies from atop the Empire some sightseeing. It’s a pretty cool idea State Building. and having an NYC local take you around “Yeah … it’s tall,” he mentioned. is that much better.

We took in The Lion King on Broadway.

The thing I remember most about my “It was OK,” he reviewed. trip back in 1985-ish wasn’t the Statue We soaked in Times Square, where two of Liberty or Wall Street; nope, I most voluptuous women were wearing only vividly recall being offered “crack” on the skimpy, shoestring bikini bottoms and street as my uncle walked just a few feet body paint on their breasts. ahead of me. Probably not a memory New “Seems inappropriate,” he shrugged.

York wants me to announce, but it is the We traversed Central Park. truth.

“I’m kinda getting tired,” he told me.

Luke Robinson Since I was completely oblivious to

By Saturday afternoon, we had logged what “crack” was at the time, I wasn’t 15 miles on my trusty iPhone’s pedometer. frightened or scared in the least as I hustled by the I normally don’t walk 15 miles in all of April, but I guy who solicited me; however, I do remember was doing my best to “Cliff Note” that town and make thinking it was kind of cool when our sixth-grade sure Truitt had some indelible images etched into his Weekly Reader came out later that year and had a memory banks that weren’t about “crack.” story on how “Crack was the new drug sweeping the The thing is, Truitt just didn’t seem too fired nation.” I mean, for a kid who wore husky-sized blue up about any of these incredible landmarks. He jeans, Rec-Specs and Asahi sneakers, it was like I was obviously liked them; but he wasn’t “wowed” by in front of a trend for once. anything. Just as I was tacitly debating if his lack of Anyhoo, this past March, my son Truitt became amazement was a by-product of a generation with a teenager, so I thought I would carry on the NYCaccess to the entire world at their fingertips or simply trip tradition. My uncle wasn’t available to lead us his moderate personality, Truitt’s jaw dropped. around, but I have been to New York; I can handle it There it was … Just past Rockefeller Center and ... Right? after we had taken photos underneath The Tonight First things first: I had to pick Truitt up in Show marquee. There, in all of its glory was ... The Columbus, Ohio, where he currently resides, along most iconic claim to fame in all of the five burroughs with my other two kids. Then, before Truitt and I … (drumroll would be appropriate here) … left for New York on Friday, I took my daughter to a The Nintendo Store. father/ daughter dance put on by her school. And by Yep, the very one you have all heard about. The “father/ daughter dance,” I mean an hour and a half ’s star of many a postcard. NYC’s greatest achievement. worth of watching men in wrinkled suits pretend Well, at least to Truitt. to enjoy talking to one another as gaggles of young You know what though? I was cool with it. This girls danced spastically together, only occasionally trip was for him. If he wanted to spend it by learning stopping to take selfies. more about how an Italian plumber can kick a So that Friday Truitt and I made it to LaGuardia capsized turtle down a brick walkway, more power to Airport and headed out into the Big City. him.

Unfortunately, we only had from Friday at noon until So up next is my daughter Mary Sanford and her 9 a.m. Sunday. There were lots of cool things to see “13th Birthday Trip” in three years. She’s already and very little time in which to see them, so we packed for Los Angeles. moved quickly.

We walked to the World Trade Center Memorial ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also and Freedom Tower. He thought that was “neat.” writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

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