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Congratulations to Dr. Beverly Price, who was appointed superinten dent of education at Alexander City Schools earlier this month. Born and raised at Horseshoe Bend, Dr. Price has a long history of guiding children to success in Alexander City, and she’s excited about the opportunity to do even more for local children in her new position. Get to know her in Breanna Manley’s article on page 16. As in business, fitness and many other aspects of life, success in academic life pivots on personal discipline. We caught up with a few experienced leaders in the area for a timely primer on achieving success, no matter the endeavor. Pick up a few tips on page 12. Then, turn to page 22 for a look back at the wildly success ful Second Annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival, held through out the area last month. This year’s event was bigger and better than the inaugural festival last year. Hats off to Sandra Fuller and her crew of volunteers at Tallapoosa County Tourism for coordinating this spectacular event. We’re looking forward to next year. This month, we’re introducing a new column, Go Local, written by Erin Chesnutt. Erin has been writing occasional freelance articles for TPI magazines for several years now and is excited about sharing her local shopping discoveries with you. In this month’s article, she introduces Ricky Hicks, a third generation farm stand owner in the area. Perhaps you’ve seen his canopy set up on state Route 63, but there’s so much more to his story than what you can see from a passing car. Check out Erin’s latest discovery on page 10. We’ll see you out there. Betsy Iler, Editor-in-Chief
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6 Lake Martin Living ON THE COVER Dr. Beverly Price joined Alexander City Schools as a principal more than 18 years ago and earlier this month was chosen to serve as the Photocommunitytoabouteducatorknowsuperintendent.system’sGettothispassionatewhoisexcitedtheopportunitypartnerwiththeforchildren.byKennethBoone DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION CHEAPER THAN NETFLIX! LOCALNEWS THAT MATTERSTOYOU!DID YOU KNOW? TPI produces new content EVERY DAY while Netflix only produces new content every 3 to 6 months. alexcityoutlook.com256-234-4281 IN PRINT AND ONLINE TPI subscriptions cost only $11 while a standard subscription to Netflix costs $13.99 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OUTLOOK TODAY!
14 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. GO LOCAL 18. GARDEN TALK 26. GOOD EATS 28 MONEY MATTERS 30. MEDICAL NEWS 31. FROM THE TEE 32. OH SNAP! 36. LAKE REGION EVENTS 46. CULTURE SHOCK IN EVERY ISSUE Museum displays include office equipment that was used in the area before electricity and modern technology were readily available. FEATURES 12. PERSONAL DISCIPLINE Local leaders in their fields offer some tips on how to succeed in life. 14. WHAT'S OLD AT THE MUSEUM The Tallapoosee County Museum reopens with outdoor space and new collection items. 16. DR. BEVERLY PRICE Get to know the dedicated woman behind the desk at Alexander City Schools. 22. SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL REVISITED More than 20 songwriters delighted audiences around the area with merriment and music.
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In the book, a fish with colorful, shimmering scales learns to share part of herself with others to make friends. The children worked together under the leadership of Bobby Hill to bring the story to life through a live performance, learning songs and dances as part of their presentation. They also painted T-shirts to create their costumes.Heldin conjunction with Everything’s Art!, the children created clay dishes in the shape of fish and painted pictures. Raining Dogs Gallery helped with the pottery glazing. And Raven Tolbert at Mahogany Masterpiece studio taught choregraphy. Lunches for the campers were provided by local restaurants and by the East Alabama Food Bank. Three camp sessions were held with children of similar ages grouped together, so volunteers could tailor the lessons to appropriate skill levels.
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Lake Martin Living 11 W hen traveling from Alexander City to the Kowaliga Bridge, it’s hard to miss the fresh produce stand located just past Patriot Gas Station at state Route 128. Ricky Hicks has been selling fresh fruits, vegetables, jams and jellies there for 16 years, but the history of the business goes back three generations.
As his grandfather got older, Hicks’ father, Artie, started helping him. After his grandfather passed, Artie took over the stand and eventually moved it to Alexander City. The produce is sourced out of Birmingham, so his father would drive to Finley Avenue to get the freshest selections.
Ricky’s Produce is open six days a week, every day but Sunday. The stand used to operate from March to October, but Hicks has decided to cut back a bit and will be open from May to October in the future. Patrons can visit the stand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. While Sandra and he have two adult children, it’s not likely either of them will take over the family business when Hicks decides he’s sold his last peach. “My daughter, Kim, is a counselor at Verbena High School, and my son, Brian, is a computer wiz, so they won’t be taking over the business.” Enjoy it while you can, now that you know it’s more than just a produce stand; it’s been a family business at Lake Martin for many years.
Three Generations of Farmstand Foods
Hick’s grandfather, Lee Minor, started the business with a produce stand on Old U.S. Route 280 for more than 30 years.
“I never planned to get into this business,” Hicks said. “I was working in fiber optic cable. As my dad got older, I was worried about him driving to that part of Birmingham, so I quit my job to help him.”
“My grandfather was the first to do this in the area, and no one else did it for years,” explained Hicks.
Artie kept the stand going for 20 years; then, the family tradition continued. When Artie died, Hicks decided to keep running the business. He lives in Clanton with his wife of 45 years, Sandra, and he’s one of the first in the area to get those highly-sought-after fresh, sweet Chilton County peaches each season. Hicks puts out a special sign to announce the arrival of the summer treat and usually keeps them in stock at the stand until the peaches are gone. His most popular item, though, is tomatoes. “I have more people stop by for tomatoes than anything else. They are really good,” he said.
Facing Page: Ricky Hicks took over the farmstand when his aging father needed help, just as his father had helped his grandfather, who built the original stand; Right (top to bottom): Hicks gets his vegetables in Clanton, which is known for its fresh, flavorful produce; He also sells local jams, jellies and sauces; Hands down, tomatoes are his most popular produce item.
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n Create and maintain routines n Make a plan that requires accountability to a trainer, teacher, etc. n Associate with others who have positive attitudes n Participate in classroom/business discussions n Engage in extracurricular/community civic activities n Make a to-do list n Keep a calendar schedule STORY BY BREANNA MANLEY
Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce president, Peggy Bullard echoed Tidwell’s remarks about personal discipline improving in a group setting. Bullard, who owns Little Lambs & Ivy Day School and Lakay’s Flower and Gift Shop in Dadeville, said surrounding yourself with negativity creates obstacles to success.“You need positive people around. You need the good book,” Bullard said. In academics, one of life’s biggest challenges requires self-discipline in continuing education at the collegiate level. During the prime age of 18, most students have participated in extracurricular activities, class discussions and activities alike, all of which are guided by teachers, coaches and parents. Continuing on to college brings on a whole new set of responsibilities that are up to the students to address. To maintain day-to-day schedules, study times and classwork, students must draw on self-discipline. Central Alabama Community College president Jeff Lynn sees personal discipline in the students on campus every day. “I think personal discipline is critical for the success of the students in class and while they’re working. It creates a foundation for their success in the future for family and for other things they plan to do and aspire to do. Having the discipline to be there and be attentive is important,” LynnSettingsaid.up schedules and using tools, like technology and to-do lists, could make a world of difference, he said. “It could be as simple as making a list of things you need to do, write them out,” he said. Lynn also believes extracurricular activities are a great way to further improve that discipline. It can enrich students, help them learn about the community and about budgetingPersonaltime.discipline is important to achieving success, and it’s made easier by finding what tools and techniques work best for you. How badly do you want to achieve your goals? Apply some self-discipline, as improving might be easier than you think. Practice these tips to help you achieve success in personal life goals: n Work with others with similar goals
Success in academics, business, fitness and more requires personal discipline, and though success looks different for every individual, employing the advice of local leaders could be helpful in achievingPersonalgoals.discipline
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is used in everyday life. Some people use it for fitness; others use it for academics or business. It’s used in just about every aspect of life, but selfdiscipline could alter how and if goals are achieved. Building selfdiscipline could be as simple as creating and maintaining routines targeted toward making your goal or goals reality. For Russell Medical Center Total Fitness director Cara Tidwell, bettering yourself is easier if you have some help from friends, trainers or others who are trying to achieve similar goals. “In my profession, I see people adhering to the program more if they’re involved in group exercises or group fitness classes. I also see excellent retention in personal training, most of which should be credited to personal discipline,” Tidwell said. She highly recommends hiring a reputable trainer to hold you accountable while you work on achieving fitness goals.Tidwell stressed the importance of keeping an exercise plan that’s safe for those participating to get their desired results. “I’m
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Sitting in the heart of downtown Dadeville amid a row of gorgeous miniature crepe myrtles, the Tallapoosee Historical Museum is packed full of amazing artifacts representing the history of Tallapoosa County. Containing so much history and receiving new donations all the time, just one visit to this museum is not enough, said Sharon Gaither, secretary-treasurer of the Tallapoosee Historical Society. “I still see things I’ve never noticed before,” she said. The museum houses donated artifacts and documents in two large buildings near the courthouse square. “There’s a little something in here for everybody,” said Danny Hayes, president of the Tallapoosee Historical Society. Even the museum’s name is historical. “Tallapoosee” is the name the Creek Nation gave to the area before the territory became part of the State of Alabama. This is one of the many ways the historical society puts focus on the early settlers and citizens of the county, promoting its cultural and historical significance.Thereisalways something new and exciting going on at the museum. The historical society has been busy with renovations to improve the space and make more room for artifacts. Recent renovations have been concentrated on the side of the museum that used to be the Ben Franklin Dime Store.“We used to call it the 10-cent store,” Gaither said. What once was the loading dock for the Ben Franklin Dime Store is now a cozy side patio. The loading dock was crumbling and, so the historical society decided it was time for it to be renovated. It has now been rebuilt with a beautiful stone foundation and stone steps. The patio is lined with an intricately designed iron railing that perfectly follows the curve of the corner. Gaither shared that the next part of the plan is to add a handrail for the steps, followed by a picnic table on theFuturepatio. renovation plans focus on the backroom, which used to What's old at the museum?
Rich History Top: The museum occupies two buildings on North Brodnax St.; Left: Rare books are preserved among the museum collection, like this White House Cookbook
Lake Martin Living 15 be a stockroom for the store. Museum volunteers would like to transform the room into additional gallery space, allowing them to continue expanding the museum’s exhibits. Because the historical society is a nonprofit organization, it relies on donations and occasional fundraisers to finance these renovations for the museum. Founded in 1969, the Tallapoosee Historical Society owns and operates the museum with the goal of securing, preserving and permanently displaying historical artifacts from Tallapoosa County. It has approximately 200 members from across the southern region of the United States who support the museum and its preservation efforts. The year the historical society was founded was also the year of Alabama’s 150th birthday.
All those who work at the museum are volunteers. “We rely on donations and membership dues to support and run the museum,” said Gaither, who along with Hayes and others has volunteered at the museum for years. “We have enjoyed this so much.”
Hayes loves walking people through the museum and listening as they share their stories and the memories sparked by the items they see. “We can evoke memories,” he said.The museum is located at 214 N. Broadnax in Dadeville and is open free of charge to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. It's in the Past Top: Tallapoosa County was home to three generals;decoratedBottom: This wagon delivered goods to customers in the 1800s.
Left: Dr. Beverly Price begins her tenure ofsuperintendentasAlexanderCity Schools.
Price is ambitious and determined to further improve not only the learning aspects of school days, but also, she plans to lend a hand and offer resources for the students’ emotional and wellbeing needs,“Socialtoo.and emotional learning is a big push in our schools, and we’re addressing that right now,” she explained.Thenew superintendent also plans on upping community involvement within the schools following the pandemic-related hiatus, knowing she’s ready to see and interact with students and their families to the extent it was before COVID shut the schools downPriceperiodically.notedtheobvious need to focus on the learning loss during the pandemic but said she realizes the students need much more than learning. Tapping into her compassion and understanding, she hopes to target all aspects of the students’ lives. Not only is Price heavily involved and interactive with students and faculty during the school year, she also makes it a priority to join in on the community togetherness by attending sporting events, plays and other events where she can get a glimpse of the students in her charge. Integrating herself into the community beyond the school system is important to Price as well. Perhaps one of the most endearing qualities of the new superintendent is her acknowledgment and implementation of necessary self-care and self-awareness in everyday life. Although she has shown her dedication to her position within the school system time and time again, Price enjoys time with herself to unwind and step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Price’s recent predecessors have been hired from outside the system, but her history and longevity within Alexander City Schools have helped her develop a passion for the students and what they need to succeed. She’s looking forward to applying that passion in positive ways during the next school year.
The sense of a new beginning for the school system is nearing as the severity of the pandemic slowly slinks away. For Price, this means zeroing in on and strengthening community and family engagement, strong qualities Alexander City offers. “The one thing that I can say is that this community loves our schools, and they show it,” Price said. “Actually, we had a lot of people that were real concerned and complained when they couldn’t come into the schools, and so that’s a great thing. We had parents that really wanted to come in. Again, that’s why I know that we have a community that loves our school district. They’re very supportive, and we can count on them.”
Bend native, Price fell in love with the strong bond among community members in the city and said she truly feels like the support of the community heavily influences the children she has cared for daily in the schools over the course of 20 years. She plans to take full advantage of the support the school system receives from parents and other residents as she takes on her new position as superintendent of the school district, a role that she already wears well.
Lake Martin Living 17 C hances are if you are connected to the Alexander City School system in any way you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Beverly Price, who was appointed superintendent of schools earlier this month. Price has been a source of warmth within the system since her first position as assistant principal at Radney Elementary School began in 2002. Since then, she has shared smiles, laughter, celebrations and even a few hardships with community members and coworkers she’s befriended since her arrival.AHorseshoe
Price has come to cherish not only the amazing community surrounding her, but also the coworkers that have repeatedly shown their dedication to helping students grow in more ways than one. She applauded the faculty members who have showed out for personal development over the summer, mentioning the overwhelming participation from all of the schools in the district.
“I make sure to take the time to do the things that I like to do. As busy as this job or any of the other jobs that I’ve had is, I’m going to take care of my job, and I’m also going to make sure I take time for myself. Every school that I’ve been at in this district, I always make sure to remind teachers that they’ve got to take care of themselves.”
When she isn’t at the board office or visiting the schools to connect personally with staff and students, Price loves to spend her time reading, watching true crime shows and traveling with her family. That love of her family emulates just as easily as the love for the surrounding community. She loves interacting with her 1-year-old grandson and cannot wait to meet her next grandchild who’s already on the way. “My all-time favorite book is Charlotte’s Web. I love it, love it, love it. I love the themes in it. It’s just ‘you can’t give up,’ so that’s always been my favorite book.” Price said.
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Reset with a Fall Garden
many home gardeners choose to stay indoors these days. August is a too hot and uninspiring of a month to garden. It’s so hot that many folks, including myself, have almost given up on summer gardening; however, August also is an opportunity to hit the reset button and startLikeover.with a video game, gardeners get another chance to play and try again, even if the spring garden was a failure. Although many of the summer vegetables are finished and harvested, there is still time to grow another round. Most summer vegetables will grow and produce fruit right until the first frost, which on average occurs around Nov. 10. Beans, summer squash and tomatoes can be planted again for a late season crop, even as late as Christmas. Tomatoes Finding tomato transplants to purchase might be tricky in late summer, but gardeners could grow their own by cutting off and rooting the suckers or new growth found in the stem axils of existing plants. With enough water, they will develop roots and begin growing. Hot and dry weather makes it difficult to maintain the moisture needed to get the cuttings to root out in the garden; therefore, it is probably best to root them in a pot placed in a shady area. Transfer the new plant back to the garden once it is actively growing and putting on newBelieveleaves.it or not, late summer and early fall is the scheduled time to plant the cool season vegetables in Alabama. You may laugh and say nothing is going to survive out there in this August heat. While that is true, if you plan on eating collards and turnip greens this fall, you better get to planting.
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Creative vegetable gardeners know that the fall of the year could be just as Shane Harris GARDENTALK
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Fresh Options for Fall Previous Pages: Cold-hardy and easy to grow, cabbage is a popular fall garden option; Above Left: Currently available, transplants could give you a headstart; Above Right: Turnip greens are a fall garden favorite, as fall is the ideal time they can be grown.
20 Lake Martin Living productive and perhaps even more rewarding if proper timing is followed and proper varieties are selected. Cool season plants like broccoli, collards, turnips, cabbage, lettuce and many others actually grow better in Alabama when planted in the fall instead of the spring. But it’s not just the cooler temperatures that make a difference. Many cool season vegetables also are affected by the day length. As the days grow shorter, things like broccoli and cauliflower form tighter heads and will not go to flower like they do when planted in the spring. Beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, collards, kale, lettuces, mustard, winter squash and turnips should be planted from seed in August. Transplants can be set out in the garden in September. Bulb onions, radishes, spinach and Swiss chard should be planted from September through October. Fast-growing, cool-season vegetables, such as leaf lettuces, arugula and radishes, could be planted every two weeks to extend the harvest period. September through October is also a good time to plant onion seed. Here’s a closer look at the top five fall vegetable crops: Turnip Greens Fall gardens and turnips are made for each other. And more than likely, if you have a fall garden, you have included turnips. Turnips have a maturity date of 40 to 60 days. Plant them right on top of the planting furrow. Press seed down for good contact and cover lightly with mulch. Provide adequate moisture to prevent the soil from drying out. Some turnip varieties are grown for their greens while other varieties are grown for their turnips. Broccoli Broccoli is one of the best fall vegetables. Broccoli has a central green head that, when removed, forms smaller lateral heads. Broccoli is best grown from transplants that can be purchased locally or grown at home. Broccoli does best in a moderate to highly fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants about 18 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. Maintain a fairly rapid growth rate throughout the season with adequate water and fertilizer. Harvest the heads before flowers open and show yellow. When ready to harvest, the central head usually measures 3 to 6 inches across. Lateral heads that develop after harvesting the central head are much smaller. When harvesting, cut 3 to 4 inches of the stem and accompanying leaves with the head. Use or freeze broccoli soon after harvesting. Cabbage Cabbage is another popular fall garden crop. It is cold-hardy, easy to produce, has a long harvesting season and adapts to a wide range of soils. The crop grows best in moist soils supplied with organic matter and liberal applications of complete fertilizer. Watch plants closely for insects. Cabbage should be side-dressed with one pint of ammonium nitrate per 100 feet of row about two weeks after transplanting and again about 30 days later. Cabbage matures in 60 to 90 days and is ready to harvest after the plants develop firm heads. It will tolerate cold to 20 degrees Fahrenheit with little damage; however, late rains may stimulate growth after heads have formed, resulting in heads splitting or cracking open. Collards Collards do very well in the fall. Sow seeds from July through September. They grow best at temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees and in fact will withstand frosts and light-to-medium freezes. Thin seedlings to 6 to 12 inches apart to allow enough space for plants to mature. Collards should be ready for harvest 70 days after direct seeding. Entire plants may be eaten when very young, half-grown or full-grown. Tender leaves could also be harvested from full-grown plants. Store all
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Songwriter's Festival Clockwise from top left: Brian White’s wife Karyn Williams sings at Niffers on Lake Martin Wednesday night as the Second Annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival kicked off; Kristen Kelly performs at The Local at 41 Main; Jesse Beth Jones, winner of the 20 and under singer/ songwriter competition takes on the big stage on Main Street; Johnny Bulford and Heidi Raye perform at Zazu’s Verandah; Thompson Square entertain sponsors after rain damaged equipment on the Main Street stage; Nancy Woodson and Cheryl Maddox watch Adam Hood, Kristen Kelly and Charlie Argo; Brian White performs at Niffers on Lake Martin; Some of the artists performing at the Second Annual Lake Martin Song Writers Festival pose for a photograph at the Hank Williams Cabin at Children’s Harbor Thursday.
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24 Lake Martin Living Songwriter's Festival Clockwise from above: Heidi Raye performs at Zazu’s Verandah; The crowd at Chuck’s looks on; Charlie Argo takes the stage at Chuck’s; Emma Zinck, Cameron Havens and Jessie Wilson entertain the crowd at Copper’s Grill; Ryan Robinette and Cameron Havens kicked things off at Lake Martin Pizza Company; Adam Hood, Kristen Kelly and Charlie Argo performing a set at Chuck's; Josh Kiser on the big stage on Main Street; The threat of rain didn't stop Jesse Beth Jones from taking the big stage on Main Street; Emma Zinck and Marla Cannon-Goodman perform at Lakeside at Bay Pines.
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Ingredients 2 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped small 1 ripe mango, chopped small 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 large tomato, ripe and diced 1 jalapeño, diced 1/2 red onion, diced Juice from 2 limes Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions Stir prepared ingredients together in a large bowl. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Use a slotted spoon to serve. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, over tacos, with fish or as a side. Note: Liquid will gather from the fruit and tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl. Drain before serving, or add a slotted spoon to the bowl. This salsa is best served after it has been refrigerated for a few hours or overnight. The flavors of the peach, mango and tomato pair well with the fresh lime juice and cilantro. The combination may seem a little strange, but trust me, the fruits and vegetables complement each other. This makes a nice bowl of sweet, tangy and spicy salsa that gets tastier with every bite. This Peach Mango Tomato Salsa is so incredible and versatile. It’s also a great way to use seasonal fruits and vegetables. So, if you are looking for something flavorful and a little different, try this salsa. It’s easy, healthy and delicious.
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Peach TomatoMangoSalsa
26 Lake Martin Living Peach Mango Tomato Salsa is a colorful, chunky salsa made with sweet fruits, garden ripe tomatoes and fresh ingredients. It’s bursting with flavor in every bite and brightens every dish you pair with it.
Peach Mango Tomato Salsa is perfect for scooping up with your favorite chips, adding to the top of tacos or spooning over grilled pork or chicken. A beautiful take on traditional salsa that’s bright and tasty and screams summertime.Ifyou’relooking for something a little different for backyard barbecues and family celebrations, are craving a snack for the lake or want to complement your favorite grilled foods, look no further. This salsa is loaded with the right combination of sweetness, tanginess and spiciness.
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n The key to good salsa is to chop the fruits and vegetables into small bites.
n If you don’t like spice, leave out the jalapeno; however, I did remove the seeds to cut the heat just a bit.
n Add a pinch or two of salt. It brings out the flavor of the mango.
Tips for the Best Salsa
n I used yellow bell pepper but feel free to use any color.
n The liquid will gather from the fruit and tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl. Drain before serving, or add a slotted spoon to the bowl.
~ Lee Williams offers products and services using the following business names: Nowlin and Associates – insurance and financial services | Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA/SIPC – securities and investments |
I don’t have definitive answers for these questions; however, I do know that there is always uncertainty. Each set of circumstances has the same motto of “This time is different, and there is more risk.”
Lee Williams
What does all of this mean? There are significant risks today, and there will be significant risks in the future, including how long inflation will stay elevated; how many more rate hikes the Fed puts in place; and when Russia and Ukraine find peace. Bottom line: It’s unknowable; as much as people like to talk and think they may know something, most don’t.
The Ascent Group, LLC – investment advisory services. AIC is not affiliated with Nowlin and Associates or The Ascent Group, LLC.
MATTERSMONEY 2022 Market Predictions Update
What this means is don’t put too much emphasis on short term earnings/results. There will be good quarters and also bad quarters. Focus more on the long-term characteristics of the business, which will give you a better understanding of how well your returns are likely to be over time. China and Russia still dominate the news with another addition in Taiwan. The U.S., China and Taiwan have bickered amongst one another over Taiwan’s independence for quite some time. I believe the U.S.’s interest in Taiwan today is more elevated and has more to do with arguably one of the top few most important companies on the planet, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor).Semiconductors are imbedded into our daily lives and, in my mind, are new age infrastructure. They are a key component of the digital highway. Right now, phones, TVs and other digital products dominate the supply for them, but moving forward, automobiles will become a dominant player in the industry, too. For these reasons, Taiwan is now more important than ever, due to the majority of TSMC’s operations being located there. A disruption of this company could be far worse than a war between Russia and Ukraine.
28 Lake Martin Living In February, I said I would prefer to focus on facts instead of making predictions. Some of those facts included n Interest rates were still low but likely rising; n Inflation was the highest it had been since the late 1970s/ early 1980s; n Unemployment was very low, and anyone who wanted a job could typically find one; n Consumer balance sheets were strong with lots of cash in the bank; n Corporate profits had risen and were still rising with S&P 500 profits in 2021 at all-time highs; and n China and Russia were dominating the news with Taiwan andFastUkraine.forward to today, and for the most part, the same headlines and trends dominate markets. Back in February, I was cautious on bonds due to rising rates and the potential for much larger rate increases. With the rate increases that have come, bonds in general have had a tough year. In fact, they have had one of their worst years on record. Keep in mind that if you own individual bonds, you may be seeing a loss from a performance standpoint, but if you hold the bond to maturity, that performance number could change drastically for the good. Bonds are marked to market based on current interest rates. For the first time in quite some time, bonds are becoming more attractive with recent interest rate increases.Inflation is still uncomfortably high. The news is still dominated by inflation and the effects of it. This is what is driving the consistent rate increases by the Fed. Also, the soft landing you are hearing about in the news is directly tied to inflation and the ability of the Fed to raise rates, bringing down inflation and doing so without pulling the economy into a recession.Justrecently, news came out about us having two consecutive quarters of negative GDP. Are we in a recession? I’m not sure to be honest. Historically, recessions have consistent characteristics, like high unemployment, which we don’t have right now. It will take some time to know if we officially are in a recession, which will be determined ultimately by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Consumer balance sheets are still generally holding up well, but there are signs of stress. Right now, there are cracks forming in the sub-prime market. Given the high inflation rate, which has been ongoing for some time now, the lower earners who make up most of the sub-prime market are beginning to have a hard time making payments. Interest rates for these consumers are very high, and coupled with high inflation, it’s easy to understand how they may have a harder time. Corporate profits for the second quarter of 2022 are rolling in now. A lot of companies are reporting better numbers than the market was pricing a month ago, and companies are giving decent guidance for the third quarter. Keep in mind that the market is forward looking, and as Benjamin Graham is famous for saying, “The market in the short run is a voting machine but in the long run is a weighing machine.”
Looking back through time, regardless of the then-current risks, capitalism has a way of working through the issues. As I’ve said repeatedly in the past, the United States and the world in general have a long track record of becoming more efficient, and businesses have historically done a great job of adapting, evolving and carrying on.
Times like today is when a plan carries its weight. When everything is going well, no one worries too much. As stress enters the picture, doubts arise. The plan in place is what keeps you on track and protects you from making irrational decisions. If you don’t have a plan, get one.
Lake Martin Living 29 Chicago • Clint Black • Jessica Vosk • Jay Leno Damien Sneed • Fiddler on the Roof • Vince Gill Complexions Contemporary Ballet • Hairspray! MOMIX: Alice • and many more featuring
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Russell Medical earns 5 stars STORY BY CLIFF WILLIAMS MEDICAL NEWS
Accolades
Russell Medical is one of only 429 hospitals across the U.S. to receive the rating this year, and it’s the second time in two years the local hospital has received the rating from data required to be submitted to CMS. “It is highly sought after, but very hard to come by,” said Paula Davenport, Russell Medical’s chief nursing officer. “We are fortunate to have received the prestigious Five-Star CMS award for the second year in a row. It is a designation that is a reflection of the hard work of everyone here at Russell Medical.”
Davenport believes the recognition demonstrates Russell Medical’s staff is committed to treating all patients like they want to be treated. “What would I do if it were my family, my mother?”
Duncan said the Five-Star Rating for a third year is highly achievable because of the support from Russell Medical’s board of directors and administration. “It’s about communication,” Duncan said. “It’s ingrained from the top down. It’s in our culture here at the hospital to provide the best and most compassionate care we can.”
In 2021, Russell Medical was joined by Baptist Health Prattville, St. Vincent’s in Birmingham, Jack Hughston Hospital in Phenix City, Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville and Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton as the only hospitals in the state to receive the Five-Star Rating. Of those, Baptist Health Prattville and Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville duplicated efforts in 2022 to join Russell Medical again for back-toback Five-Star Rating designations in Alabama.
Davenport said. “We should treat all of our patients that way. It just shows the compassion that everybody has for quality here at the hospital.”
“Russell Medical is the name on the building, but it’s each individual employee and their dedication that makes us who we are,” she said. “Their dedication to quality patient care allows Russell Medical to achieve high standards and recognition.”
The designation of “Five-Star Rating” is determined from five broad categories – mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timeliness and effective care. Under those five categories are many more sub-categories on which the facility was measured. But the standards from CMS are the same for all hospitals.Davenport said the award recognizes the staff.
“Part of our mission statement is to be the best because we care,” Duncan said. “It’s truly what our employees do. Everyone gives 100 percent, and they strive to give quality care.”
Brenda Duncan is Russell Medical’s director of quality services. Duncan said the standards have many parts and“Itpieces.isjust a snippet of what we do for quality,” Duncan said. “Hospitals have forever been tracking data –quality measurement related to safety and quality.” Duncan said all staff members at Russell Medical operate under the same goal, allowing the recognition for a second straight year.
Davenport is hopeful Russell Medical can receive Five-Star Rating again. “It’s difficult, and you can’t take your eyes off anything. It’s keeping up with every little task. It’s a daily effort,” she explained. “I believe the daily dedication of our employees giving compassionate care in a team environment, all who seek quality and excellence on a daily basis, will help us achieve it again.”
poured in last month for Alexander City’s hospital, as Russell Medical was one of only three Alabama hospitals to receive the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Five-Star Rating in 2022.
Duncan said she wasn’t surprised Russell Medical received the Five-Star Rating designation for a second year in a row. “It’s humbling, but we live it every day,” she said.
Dave Jennings Teethe Hoyt Carlisle
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I suppose there are a lot of people who opt to travel and play golf at Pebble Beach or maybe St. Andrews. Some folks may want to take that deep-sea trip to catch the Yellow Fin tuna of a lifetime. The considerations run rampant. A dear friend of mine had made many trips to his second favorite country, Ireland; however, he had always wanted to take his whole family and watch them experience what was so enchanting to him for many years. Sometimes, the planets line up and let things that you had hoped and dreamed for come true. That’s what happened to Hoyt Carlisle. He organized the time and the trip for everyone in his family to visit Ireland for a couple weeks recently. What a dream come true. Sadly, on his return, Hoyt fell very ill. Short story: After a trip to UAB in Birmingham, Hoyt and his life partner, Alyce, were informed that Hoyt had cancer, and it had progressed through his body so much, there was nothing that could be done. He only had a couple of weeks to live. A few weeks ago, Hoyt was playing golf, enjoying life with his family; and then, he was dealt this hand. It sounds unfair, but there is nothing fair about life or death. A few years back, Hoyt survived bypass surgery. Had his situation not been diagnosed and had they not performed the surgery, Hoyt most likely would have left us years ago. He bravely survived and recovered and was able to continue his favorite vocation of playing golf with friends and his wife. What a break – it was to me, at least. In 1975, I lost my father to heart failure due to arterial sclerosis. Had his illness happened three to five years later, my dad most likely would have enjoyed another 20 to 25 years of life. In a way, Hoyt escaped death years ago, but this last illness, he and everyone who loved and called him friend were not as fortunate. A lot of people pat me on the back for reinstating the men’s golf program at Central Alabama Community College. My ongoing comment has and is to this day, “Thank you, but it wasn’t just me. I had three gentlemen on my side who helped every step of the way.” Those gentlemen were Al Hartley, Billy Hardy and Hoyt Carlisle. Now, all of three of these wonderful gentlemen are gone. It breaks my heart. When I first decided to retire as the head coach of the men’s golf team at CACC, there were two men I felt it best to personally tell, rather than have them hear about it second hand. Those two people were Tom Lamberth and HoytTomCarlisle.istheCEO of Russell Lands and a good friend. He loves sports and is a tremendous supporter of athletics at CACC, Benjamin Russell High School and Auburn University. With Russell Lands owning Willow Point Golf & Country Club, which is one of the greatest draws to our golf program for recruits, I felt that he should know right away. The second call I made was to Hoyt Carlisle. Had it not been for Hoyt and the other two gentlemen, people would be speaking about CACC golf only in the past tense.Hoyt always asked me how my boys were doing and if they needed anything. He graciously gave annual donations to our golf team and was involved in all fundraising events that I hosted for the team.
Remembering
Early on, my players are trained to take off their caps, look a person squarely in the eyes, shake hands with the person I am introducing them to and say, “How do you do?” Every year that I introduced my freshmen golfers to Hoyt, he immediately made them feel at ease, comfortable and welcome to Alexander City and Willow Point. That’s a specialLarkinquality.Radney, with comments by John Thompson, wrote an elegant article recently about Hoyt and his input in Alexander City, especially with Carlisle Drugs, in the Alex City Outlook. If that article got by you and you did not read it, please get a copy of it. It is a wonderful story and shares more about the kind of person, my friend, Hoyt Carlisle was and his amazing footprint on our town. I hope you were blessed, as I was, to have the opportunity of knowing Hoyt and his wonderful wife, Alyce. These two were a team. Fortunately, they have two children who will keep a close eye on Alyce. I haven’t played much golf this year, but the next time I do, I am going to do it in honor of Hoyt. I also hope that Bally Bunion in Heaven has reserved tee times for Hoyt, Al and Billy. golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.
If you were informed that you had 30 days to live, what would you do to complete your bucket list? I hope you wouldn’t sit at home alone saying, “Woe is me!”
32 Lake Martin Living 2nd Annual Songwriters Festival Sunday, July 4, 2021 Lake Martin Area 1. Nancy Woodson and Cheryl Maddox 2. Donny Teel and Ryan Robinette 3. Jean Roberson, Ashley Atkins and Brian Atkins 4. Liz Lowe, Katelyn Cotten and Scott Cone 5. Tia, Sherri, Marty, Michael and Kevin Harrison 6. Robert and Rhonda Gaskins 7. Rick and Mitzy Hidding and Rhonda and Skip Courtney 8. Donnie Teel, Karla Teel, Patty Hildreth, Liz Lowe and Scott Cone OH SNAP! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Lake Martin Living 33 Everything's Art! Annual Meeting Thursday, July 28, 2022 Raining Dogs Studio Dadeville 1. Elaine and Mickey Forbus 2. Kim Walls 3. Stacy Marano 4. Stokes Jones, Bill Ponder and Ann Marie Jones 5. Peyton and Pearson Thurlow 6. Leigh and Kurt Pfitzner and Delaine Hanson OH SNAP! 1 5 6 2 3 4
34 Lake Martin Living OH SNAP! A MidSummer Camp's Dream Friday, July 29, 2022 Central Alabama Community College 1. Karen and Julia Kilby Kison 2. Leelyn Waldrop, Kennedi Tuck, Annailse Butler, Ryleigh Askew and Brooklyn Thomas 3. Tammi, Sarah Grace and Lydia Montgomery 4. Abbie Waldrop, Abby Chance and Winslett Wilder 5. Dax Kerley 6. Kenley Simmons 7. Lannie Kim and Evie Katt Platt 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7
Lake Martin Living 35 OH SNAP! BRHS FFA Rodeo Friday, July 8, 2022 Sportplex, Alexander City 1. Ivy Williams and Katelyn Baker 2. Jackie and Randy Weaver 3. Zack and Alyssa Daniel 4. Bryan Young 5. Jessee Porter and Erin Hall 1 2 3 4 5
Play Music on the Porch Day is an international event that started in 2013. It was started by artist Brian Mallman, a Milwaukee native based in Los Angeles, as a means of transcending the world’s playontheporch.com,registergrow.itcountries,musiciansthousands−inlastplacealwaystheFivethroughproblemsmusic.yearslater,event−whichtakesontheSaturdayAugustincludedofin70andcontinuestoParticipantsat adding their location to an interactive map, and are invited to post a video of their jamThissessions.isthe first year that Performing Arts Center has participated in the event.
Musicians will play on the back deck at the center, and spectators are welcome to come by and enjoy the music. Bring a lawn chair or use one of the center’s folding chairs, said the center’s vice president, Gerri Looney, who is organizing the event in conjunction with Lake Martin Dulcimer Club. “The dulcimer club brought us the idea and will be our host group. Other local groups are invited to come as well. Bring an instrument and pick along or bring a song, ” Looney said. “We’ll move our porch inside if there’s rain.”
D adeville Performing Arts Center will coordinate informal music making on the back porch from 9:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Jam sessions will be organized for all genres, and bottled water will be available for participants. Call 256307-1689 to be put on the schedule along with others whose music complements your own.
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Dadeville Performing Arts to join international porch music event
Fungi Farm will host this workshop where participants will learn the fundamental principles of mushroom cultivation, laboratory design, greenhouse/fruiting chamber design, aseptic technique, substrate formulations, cloning mushrooms and more. The class begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Please bring your lunch. Snacks will be provided. Workshop includes lecture, hand-on activity, laboratory work and a tour of the facility. Go home with a ready-to-fruit mushroom block and two commercial mushroom cultures. Cost is $175. Visit mushroommag.com.
Russell Lands will move the annual Labor Day concert to the Town Green at Russell Crossroads with two nights of free music. Supper Club will kick off the traditional end-of-summer event at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by The Stews at 8 p.m. Saturday’s event will feature The Bank Walkers at 6:30 p.m. with Hotel Fiction closing out the weekend. There will be lawn games and a food truck on site, so pack up the lawn chairs, blankets, picnic fare, the kids and a leash for the pup and plan to meet friends and family on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads for this annual Lake Martin tradition. Visit russelllands.com/blog/events.
Dadeville Performing Arts Center will host a Sunday afternoon Gospel presentation at 2 p.m. with Fellowship Quartet. Advance admission is $5. Tickets are $10 at the door. Patron and performer members admitted free with promo code. For information, dadevilleperformingartscenter.com.visit
Sept. 16 Tina Marie and Friends ’70s Revue Wear your ’70s attire for an evening with Tina Marie and Friends at Dadeville Performing Arts Center, starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 at the door. Patron members use advance discount code in the center’s newsletter. For more information, dadevilleperformingartscenter.com.visit
Charity Bingo
Aug. 28 Fellowship Quartet
Russell Brands/Fruit of the Loom will be the pacesetter for this year’s fundraising campaign, themed “Because of You.” Celebrate the kickoff at 5:30 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College with food, fun and displays from each of the agencies served by Lake Martin Area United Way. Call 256-329-3600 for details.
Aug. 27MushroomWorkshopCultivation
Wellborn Musclecar Museum
Lake Martin Auburn Club will host a scholarship golf tournament at Willow Point Golf & Country Club to raise funds for scholarships for students attending Auburn University. Entry is $500 per golfer and includes breakfast and lunch, as well as a swag bag and opportunities for other prizes. The scramble begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and range time before a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Contact Chris Bodine at cwbodine@gamil.com or Neal Butler at aujnealbutler@gmail. com for registration details.
United Way Campaign Kick Off
Sept. 14-16
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Artists Association of Central Alabama AACA artists meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex grounds. Meetings are followed by an open studio program, which also is open to the public. Club dues are $20 for the year.
Season-long Events Music in the Air Spend your Thursday evenings at Zazu’s Verandah on the beautiful Dadeville Square enjoying a variety of live music. The music begins at 6:30 p.m. indoors or outdoors under the verandah, depending on weather conditions and performers’ preferences. Come early to settle in and be sure to get a seat. Free admission but please tip the musicians. Visit Zazu’s Verandah on Facebook for the weekly scheduled programs.
Housed in a restored vintage auto dealership in downtown Alexander City, the Wellborn Musclecar Museum collection of great American automobiles of the 1960s and 1970s is open for public viewing Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exemplary collection includes the famed K&K Dodge, the 1970 Grand National Champion, as well as Aero cars designed for NASCAR. You will see an example of each manufacturer’s highest horsepower cars of 1970, from Dodge, Plymouth, Chevrolet, Buick, Porsche and Oldsmobile.
The inventory on display changes frequently, so every visit includes something new and exciting. Admission for adults is $11; children ages 7 to 17 admitted for $7, and children ages 6 and under are admitted for free. To arrange discounted group tours or private tours, comwellbornmusclecarmuseum@gmail.emailorcall256-329-8474.
Red Hill Gallery
The Red Hill Gallery on state Route 229 in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for live music performances. No admission is charged, but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments.
Every Tuesday in September, stop in at Niffer’s at the Lake at 6 p.m. for eight rounds of Bingo to benefit a lake area charity. Cards are $1 each. The first seven rounds pay Niffer’s dollars, but the last round pays a cash jackpot. Soup to Go Drive through the parking lot at St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave. between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. every Tuesday and pick up a free
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The Figure in Pastel or Oil This intense studio workshop will feature artist Margaret Dyer teaching traditional pastel or oil painting technique using a simple step-by-step method. Students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and application. Visit tallapoosaworkshops.com for biographical information for Dyer and booking details.
Sept. 2 & 3 Labor Day Music Fest
Bibb Graves School on state Route 9 hosts this trade day on the third Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m with free outside setup for vendors, yard sale, flea market and swap meet items (no food vendors). Donations from sales to BGHS Alumni and Friends Association would be appreciated. There will be a designated area to bring vehicles for sale with $20 donation to BGHSAFA upon sale. For information, contact Bruce Lowery at 205-522-5794.
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The Equality Performing Arts Center invites all musicians to its monthly jam sessions on the second Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no cover, but donations are greatly appreciated. There will be an intermission for snacks, and people are encouraged to bring a dish to share. The EPAC is located at 560 state Route 9 in Equality. For more information, visit the EPAC Facebook page. Tallassee Lions Club
Located on state Route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.
38 Lake Martin Living LAKE REGION EVENTS brown bag dinner with soup, sandwich and more. COVID-19 precautions are taken by volunteers who prepare, pack and distribute the meal, which is open to the whole community.
Naturalist Marianne fills the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads with children and adults to see and listen to her lively nature presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl, just to mention a few. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. For scheduled dates, times and subject matter, check the calendar at RussellLands.com/blog/events.
Volunteers in Alexander City and Dadeville are encouraged to participate in community partnership cleanups every month. In Alexander City, the cleanups are held on the third Saturday of the month. Meet at Our Town Volunteer Fire Department at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For more information, contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.InDadeville,the monthly cleanup is held on the second Saturday of the month, and volunteers can pick up sanitized pickers and bags at 8 a.m. at Dadeville City Hall. There also will be a trash bag drop-off on site. Call Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905 for more information.
Fourth Fridays at EPAC
Memory Makers Quilt Guild
Second Friday Open Mic Night
The Tallassee Lions Club meets every Tuesday at Cozumel Restaurant, across from the football stadium in Tallassee,
Library Storytimes Storytime for children aged 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m. In Alexander City, Mamie’s Place Children’s Library holds themed storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged and younger children. In addition, the children’s library hosts board games and puzzles every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call Melissa Finley at 256-234-4644.
Millerville Trade Day
Santuck Flea Market
The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month at 7300 Central Plank Rd., state Route 9 in Wetumpka. Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store
This group 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 256-329-8724.
Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours
The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the fourth Friday night of each month at 6:30 p.m. on state Route 9 in Equality. Visit the Equality Performing Arts Center Facebook page for a schedule of upcoming artists. Trivia Night at Niffer’s on the Lake Every Thursday, Niffer’s hosts trivia at 7 p.m. Winners receive Niffer’s gift cards. Grab a group of friends and come out for a night of games. A bonus question is posted on the Niffer’s Facebook page at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Charity Bingo at Niffer’s Place Lake Martin Niffer’s, 7500 state Route 49 in Dadeville, hosts charity bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Cards are $1 each, and funds go to participating charities.
Lake Martin Creativity This group meets every Monday at 1 p.m. in the downstairs community room at the StillWaters Residential Building. Anyone interested in arts and crafts is encouraged to join. Bring something to work on or come see what others are doing. A monthly fee of $5 is charged to help pay for the use of the space. Contact Christine Glowacki at 205-535-5974 or Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506 for more information.
Lake Martin Living 39 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The public is welcome to join for an hour of humor, information, civic pride and patriotism. For more information, call Ron McDaniel at ronmcd416@gmail.com.
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Yoga on the Green Bring your mat and a water bottle to this free yoga class every Saturday morning all summer long. Certified instructors will lead routines that are appropriate for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. Friday on the Green Start your weekend with friends and family on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads with free music and lawn games from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Friday night through Oct. 7. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets, as well as the pup on a leash. Coolers are welcome and food trucks will be on site. Click the Events tab at Russelllands.com for details. To add your upcoming event to Lake Martin Living’s calendar pages, email details to editor@lakemagazine.life by the last day of the preceeding month. usbank.com/mortgage
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lvis Presley is regarded as one of the most significant cultural influences of the 20th century. He was breaking boundaries across every category; the way he moved and dressed during the conservative 1950s set the stage for the cultural revolution of the 1960s. Even today, every glittery jumpsuit you see on Beyoncé, Harry Styles or Jennifer Lopez was inspired by the glittery Vegas costumes of Elvis. His music was a big part of my childhood. My father worshipped him. He and his best friend, John Davis, loved to talk about seeing him live twice, in Auburn and Montgomery, in the 1970s. His poster hung in the half bath of our house, probably the only spot my mother would have allowed it.
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John and I went to Memphis years ago when I ran a half marathon. Of course, we made sure to take a tour of Graceland. It was like stepping into a 1960s time capsule and the Jungle Room’s green shag carpet was something to behold. ELVIS the movie premiered this summer and has made over $120 million globally. Baz Luhrmann directs, and Austin Butler stars. If Austin Butler doesn’t win an Academy Award, it will be highway robbery. The story, the music, the cars and the costumes are epic. Fun fact: The movie was actually filmed in Australia during COVID-19. BB King and Little Richard steal the show in a bar scene on Beale Street that may be the best in the film. The movie is told from the perspective of Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis’s lifelong manager, played by Tom Hanks. I had never heard the full scope how much control Parker had over Elvis, his career and money, and how he abused it. It reminded me of the story of Britney Spears, except Britney made it out alive.The backstorydetailedofwhat a great bycovers, plusElvisatMississippi,grewwasgospelAmericaninfluence AfricanmusicandmusichadonElvissointeresting.HeuppoorinTupelo,andhungouttent revivals.ThesoundtrackmixesoriginalmusicalongwithButler’scoolnewtrackslikeDojaCat,
~ Lacey Howell is a recovering English major from Auburn who now lives on Lake Martin, sells real estate, rides horses and loves good wine. Follow her on Instagram @LaceyHowell and on her Facebook page.
The King and I Green and Eminem, plus a gorgeous cover of Can’t Help Falling in Love Musgraves.Elvispassed in August of 1977, and every year, there is a big celebration in Memphis. Aug. 9 through 17 is Elvis Week at Graceland, and it marks 45 years since the King of Rock ’n Roll passed away; however, he is immortal. Emblazoned in our televisions and radios until the end of times.
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