Lake Martin Living September 2021 by Tallapoosa Publishers

Lake Martin Living People, events and culture in the Lake Region

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ALTON FREEMAN shares his love of muscle cars

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From the Editor’s Desk

nd, just like that, it is September. I don’t know about you all, but I am enjoying these cool nights we’ve had lately. While I am a lover of all seasons, I’d have to say fall is probably my favorite, but only once it becomes time for bonfire weather. We aren’t quite there yet, but 64 degrees is pretty close. Something else I’ve been enjoying is the new video element that we have added to Lake Martin Living. Last month our videographer, Jake Arthur, crafted a video of flower-lover Jessica Keyes and posted it on all avenues of social media. This month we will have two more videos released. One featuring Alton Freeman, the curator at Wellborn Musclecar Museum, and the other is an introduction to Gina Abernathy. Gina has come on board as our new food columnist. We had the opportunity to sit down with her and learn a little bit about her passion for food and life on the farm. The camera was rolling the entire time, so we could share her story with you, too. I literally laughed out loud as I was proofing Lacey Howell’s column this month. She tells a hilarious story about her sorority sisters and a farm pig. Let’s just say the pig created quite the mess for the girls, and I’m telling you, this story is worth the read. You can find Sorority Stories on page 50. Then on page 33, Lori Harrell shares several post-ish pandemic money-saving tips, while Drew Metzler informs us of how to properly clear overgrown brushy areas and control unwanted invasive plants on page 18. But also, I’m still reeling from last month when Dave Jennings announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season. I may have cried a tear or two, primarily because I just really got started well, and now he’s up and leaving us. But, the great thing is that he decided not to go without first explaining to us the basics of the game. You can find that information on page 16. Well, it’s that time again, but before I go, don’t forget to check out the information about the Lake Martin Living Art and Photography contest on page 36. We had to make some changes due to the uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, but entries are still due by Sept. 24. That is just around the corner. Stay cool out there.

Brittany Smith, Editor

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Wellborn Musclecar Museum Curator Alton Freeman also is a storyteller-extraordinaire. In addition to catologging the technical aspects of the museum's collection of 80-plus iconic automobiles, he is caretaker of the stories that go with them. Photo by Jake Arthur

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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. BUSINESS MATTERS 16. FROM THE TEE 18. GARDEN TALK 33. MONEY MATTERS 34. MEDICAL NEWS 38. OH SNAP! 40. LAKE REGION EVENTS 43. GOOD EATS 50. CULTURE SHOCK

FEATURES 12. HOME AT CEDAR SPRINGS FARM Gina Abernathy shares her life, her blog and now, her kitchen, with Lake Martin Living. 15. CHAD WILSON & FRIENDS SHOW ALEX CITY A LITTLE LOVE Chad Wilson collaborated with Tallapoosa County Tourism and Mainstreet Alexander City to bring 'A Little Love' to Main Street one more time. 22. BACK TO SCHOOL The first day of school was a success across Tallapoosa County. 26. STORY KEEPER WMM curator Alton Freeman keeps history alive and purring through museum tours and more. 36. ANNUAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Lake Martin Living is now accepting submissions for the annual art and photography contest.

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Rebuild Alabama funds road enhancements Rebuild Alabama is funding an additional $900,000 in “We know we added at least 50 years to the life of the maintenance for Tallapoosa County roads. bridge,” Moore said. “It was needed. We have a couple of other “We are very thankful for Rebuild Alabama funding bridges that need it, and we are applying for grants for those.” because it is getting us ahead at least twice the rate,” Another grant will see the widening and resurfacing of David Moore, Tallapoosa County Road 34 East between County engineer, said. “The U.S. Highway 280 and Highway commission is doing all it can 49 this winter and next spring. with the funds it has, including Projects on the radar include using discretionary funds.” Overlook Road and County None of the funding for Road 34 West, and requests for roads includes all-out new additional funding have been paving, as that costs above made for them. $1 million per mile. Instead, Moore said the county is Tallapoosa County chooses constantly looking for and pavement preservation projects applying for grants to allow that include patching, leveling even more road work. Moore and surface treatments of said just because a road is in paved roads to stretch funding poor shape does not mean it as far as possible. gets to the top of the repair list Pavement preservation at the moment. Roads of Change The funds donated by Rebuild Alabama allowed for projects for fiscal year 2022 “Once we get the higherwork to be completed on Germany's Ferry Road that traffic volume roads done, we include portions or all of Washington Street, Elkahatchee will add at least 50 years of life to the bridge. will branch down to lower Road, Pearson Chapel Road, traffic roads and improve those Goodwater Road, Germany’s Ferry Road, Concord Road, as well,” Moore said. “Higher traffic roads are a priority with South Tallassee Drive and Gammils Store Road. county Rebuild Alabama funds. Tallapoosa County has done Grants through Rebuild Alabama are making larger a great job with the resources it has had and spreading it as far projects come to life. The bridge at Germany’s Ferry as it could.” was cleaned and primed, and all of the substructure and ~ Cliff Williams superstructure steel was painted.

Businesses are Booming in Dadeville Lake Martin-Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce confirmed 13 grand openings this year and 30 new chamber members. Chamber president Peggy Bullard said, “We’ve done more ribbon cuttings in this little town than we’ve ever done.” She added there were several more to go.

New ventures just within the courthouse square include the Miller Hotel building, shuttered since the 1980s, which is being renovated into a restaurant, bed and breakfast and snack bar. Dadeville Performing Arts Center is moving in next door. Dadeville High School graduate Raven Tolbert has opened a dance studio on the corner, and smoothie shop Tallapoosa Nutrition celebrated the grand opening of its new location Friday. A yarn shop is moving into the old one. “With all of those, you’re hearing opening,” Mitzy Hidding, owner of Zazu’s Verandah, said. “You’re not hearing so-and-so is closing. It’s fantastic.” “We’re inviting all these new businesses into Dadeville,” she said. “And we’re welcoming them, and if they want to turn around and join the chamber, we would accept them. But Dadeville is growing. Dadeville is growing so fast right now, it’s hard for us to keep Revamping History up with them.” The MIller Hotel is being ~ Siri Hedreen renovated and turned into a restuarant.

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Innovation Center Success Story Nowlin and Associates skyrockets past goals STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTO BY JAKE ARTHUR

n 2014, Lee Williams played in his last PGA Tour. A disease in his back forced him into retirement, but he refused to believe that he was done. Williams spent the next two and a half years going back and forth to doctors trying to find a way to get back out on the golf course. “In late 2017, my doctor told me I would never play again at the PGA level,” Williams said. “My passion outside of golf was investments.” Although realizing that he would never again play golf at the PGA level was difficult, it didn’t take Williams long to realize that a career in wealth management could be exactly what he needed in his life. Williams soon began working to become licensed in insurance, securities, investments and advisory services. “I had no clients when the business opened in 2018,” said Williams. “I had to do what most people don’t like – go out and meet with people, explain what I’m doing, explain about Nowlin and Associates. I leveraged my contacts, friendships and just started getting in front of people.” Williams said his initial plan was to manage money and also have an insurance focus regarding life and disability. Quickly, this plan evolved into money management with an emphasis on wealth management. Nowlin and Associates began at the Lake Martin Innovation Center with only Williams but has quickly evolved into Williams and a team of highly qualified individuals. The team consists of an executive assistant, an estate planner and an accounting firm made up of six CPAs. The office space has also had to expand to meet the needs of the business. “I first started in a small office just for me at the Lake Martin Innovation Center, and I am still there today, but I have upgraded a few times,” said Williams. “The first time I upgraded offices, it was to a bigger office for me and my executive assistant, Laura Lacey. The second time we moved offices was to the largest office available at the Lake Martin Innovation Center. We did this in order to accommodate bringing in David Wellborn who 10 Lake Martin Living

is an estate planner, and we also have added Hagler & Bracato, CPA, to the office space. “I never thought that in this time frame, I would be where I’m at today. I’ve probably eclipsed my goals by triple from where I thought I would be at this point,” Williams said. He attributes his success in the office to a blueprint that he created because of his success on the greens when he played professional golf. “When I look back on my achievements in golf, there were things that made me successful. Essentially, I had a blueprint of three things: 1) I had a great team that surrounded me that included some of the highest ranked teachers in the world, along with well known sports psychologist Bob Rotella; 2) I had a passion and obsession for the game of golf. I would go above and beyond. It was like a soul obsession. One that I woke up for every morning and sacrificed a lot for. Basically, I outworked everyone; and 3) I tried to do things the right way and be someone that sponsors and that others would want to associate with. And I wanted to take that blueprint of success that I had in golf and transpose it to my business in wealth management,” he said. “So, when I first started Nowlin and Associates, I created a business blueprint, much like the success blueprint I used in golf, and just like when using a blueprint to build a house, I’ve made modifications and improvements along the way. As the business evolved, I pivoted to more of a family office style set-up due to the amount of higher net worth clients I work with and added the others to meet goals,” Williams explained. Because of the innovation center’s size, Williams has had the flexibility to move to larger spaces within the building and has not had to branch out to a different location to grow his business. At 17,200 square feet, the innovation center also offers space to accommodate groups like the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. It supports startups, entrepreneurs and existing businesses and allows for the opportunity to have co-working memberships. There

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also are individual office spaces and suites available. In addition, the innovation center offers state-ofthe-art audio/visual technology in multiple conference rooms and meeting space along with a receptionist during office hours, 24/7 secure access to the facility, and the monthly rent includes the cost of utilities. With events like coffee connections and professional development workshops regularly, Williams and his team have been able to foster strong relationships within the community, which has helped to cultivate growth within the business setting. “At this point, because of the level of growth we’ve experienced, we are more selective and really focusing on offering a high level of service and quality,” Williams said. In May, Nowlin and Associates transitioned into a registered investment advisory firm with the SEC called The Ascent Group, which has more than $2 billion in assets under management. This transition permits Williams and his team to be more selective about who they work with and focus on a concentrated clientele that allows for more touchpoints and deeper relationships to be built. The RIA setup also allows them greater flexibility in the managers they utilize in helping meet the needs of their clients. Williams likened his business strategy to that of a golfer who begins as a square but wants to be a circle. “You see, as a golfer, you start off as a square, but you

want to be a circle. And as Teamwork Counts Williams and his you chip away at the edges it executive assistant, begins to look like a circle. It Laura Lacey, work will never be perfect, but it together to create a certainly will look a lot like dynamic workplace at a circle over time. And that Nowlin and Associates. is what we are doing here at Nowlin and Associates. We are chipping away at the edges, creating a circle.” And a circle they definitely are creating. Williams can focus on educating his clients, partnering them with best in class managers and, when appropriate, bring in estate planning with Browder & Welborn, LLC, and tax management with Hagler & Brocato, LLC. “It’s beneficial if my client is able to explain their investments,” Williams explained. “I want them to have a 30,000-foot overview of what and why they are investing and what we are working towards. Educating my clients makes for a great long-term relationship, and as I always say, ‘Why make something complicated if simple will do?’” For more information on Nowlin and Associates, call Williams at 334-703-3454 or seend him an email at Lee@ NowlinWM.com. For more information about the Lake Martin Innovation Center or to see if its space would be a good fit for a new business, stop by 175 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City, or call 256-414-6100.

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holesome goodness with every click recipe for their family.” of the mouse is what one will find Abernathy said she started the blog because when visiting Gina Abernathy’s everyone she knows, including herself, has lifestyle blog, Home at Cedar Springs a drawer full of recipes, and she decided to Farm. A second-grade teacher in Alexander City, document the ones she has in a more organized Abernathy turned full-time blogger and shares way. everything from what it’s like to live on a real farm “In my kitchen, I have a recipe drawer. It is a to budget tricks, happiness challenges and recipes. large drawer with cutouts, note cards, post-it notes, Although she refers to Home at Cedar Springs scrap pieces of paper and even some coloring Farm as a lifestyle book pages where blog, the recipes I’ve jotted down that she shares recipes from family there have blown and friends, and up and become the drawer is just quite the hit. People overflowing,” love recreating her Abernathy said. farm fixin’s, and “So I thought about Abernathy, who starting a blog as a owns Abernathy way to document Farm Supply with my recipes and put her husband, Jim Ed, them in one place enjoys sharing these so that I, and my family-friendly, family members easy-to-create and friends, could recipes with the click on and find world. the recipe they “When I first were looking started my blog, I for easily. It was did not expect for initially a way it to grow as much to organize my as it has. I just recipes.” thought my family Abernathy said and friends would that she has recipes see it, but it has from her motherreally grown, and in-law, her mother, now it is all over the grandparents, the world. People friends, and sisters, here in the U.S. read and they range it, but I also have anywhere from people in Germany potato salad to and Austria reading caramel cakes. She it. I have people in even has recipes Russia and Poland for dips and quick, and Vietnam reading easy snacks. it. I have people in “I have all Farm and Food the U.K. and South kinds of recipes in Facing Page: Cedar Springs Farm is a full service farm Africa who read it, that drawer, and complete with cows, horses, sheep, pigs, geese, chickens, and they email me hopefully, one day, ducks, donkeys, goats, 2 cats, 5 dogs and its very own blog; and ask questions Above: Gina Abernathy is an online teacher, fulltime blogger I’ll get around to and the new food columnist for Lake Martin Living. about certain documenting them recipes. My southern all on the blog,” cooking recipes are Abernathy said. really popular, and they’ll say, ‘hey, I don’t have In order for a recipe to make it on Abernathy’s this ingredient in my country. Is there anything blog, it has to get two thumbs up from her family, that I can substitute to make this recipe work for she said. my family and me?’ And we work together and try “Nothing goes on the blog unless I’ve made to figure out something that will work that they it, shared it with my family and I’ve tasted it,” can buy at their market so that they can create the Abernathy said. “It has to be good and get two

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thumbs up from everyone Unconditional Moments Abernathy enjoys the I’ve shared it with.” simple life. But Abernathy’s recipes are not limited to those in her drawer. Because Cedar Springs Farm is a full-service farm, she uses the greenhouse to her advantage. “Every year, we plant tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers and other vegetables, and every year, I try to create new recipes from the vegetables that we grow.” Abernathy said they also own a feed and seed store where they sell to small farmers, large farmers, hobby farmers and those who just want to grow their own garden. While these ventures have all been successful, Abernathy has recently decided to add yet another text block to her resume. She has agreed to share her knowledge, love of family, food and farm with Lake Martin Living magazine. As of October, she will take on the role of Lake Martin Living’s food columnist. Abernathy will share recipes that she has never shared before and create a few new ones for readers, as well. While she will continue to nurture and grow the following on her blog, Abernathy will simultaneously write and create tutorials for Lake Martin Living. In the meantime, please enjoy The Best Banana Nut Bread recipe that she has shared with us on page 43.

Chad Wilson & Friends Show Alex City A Little Love PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS

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Clockwise from Top Left: Dixie Red opened the night; Chad Wilson rocked the night away with his biggest fan jamming out behind him; Even after the rain, the crowd showed; Fans of all ages wanted to be a part of the love; Charlie Argo delighted the crowd with his silky, smooth ensemble; Women swooned as they swayed to the beat.

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he game of golf is very simple: Tee a ball up and hit it with a golf club. Continue hitting the ball until it reaches the green; then, putt the ball into the hole. Add up how many times the ball was struck from tee to hole. Do this 18 times on a regulationsized golf course and in as few strokes as possible. Simple enough? Well, no, not really. There are rules. For 600 years, since the origin of golf, the game has been played under a set of rules that have changed drastically while adapting to modern conditions, equipment and other issues. The very first list of rules for golf consisted of 13 rules. In 2019, the rules of golf were altered considerably to simplify and speed up play. In the 2019 rules book, illustrations help to clarify certain rules, and every golfer should have a reasonable understanding of the rules of the game to play well and be accepted in any group of golfers. When playing socially, most of the in-depth rules are not of great concern, and players settle issues within the group; however, in serious competition, proper rulings should be made to assure fair play amongst the field. Every golfer should acquire a United States Golf Association Rules of Golf book and refer to it often. Get a feel as to how the book is organized, so any ruling searched could be quickly found. Look at the illustrations to understand their respective rules. Smart golfers download the USGA Rules app onto their smartphones. This app has a search option that speeds the process considerably when concern about a ruling comes up. No need to be an A-plus student in the rules of golf as long as there is a rules book handy and someone can find rulings in it quickly. When it comes to the rules of golf, the course is divided into five areas; general, teeing, bunkers, penalty and putting green. Where the ball lies within these areas could make a world of difference in the applicable ruling for any occurrence. For example: If someone accidentally drops the driver onto a teed-up golf ball in the teeing area or accidentally drops the putter on a golf ball on the putting green, there would be no penalty. The golfer simply would replace the ball and proceed with the stroke; however, if the ball were to lie in the general area, penalty area or in a bunker and a golfer accidentally drops the golf club on the ball, the 16 Lake Martin Living

player would be penalized. Understand what these areas are and how the rules vary within the different areas. The general area includes everywhere on the golf course that is not specific to the other four areas. This basically includes the fairway, rough, ground under repair, the fringe of the greens and woods that are inside the property lines of the golf course. The teeing area exists from the outside edges of tee markers, extending back within two club lengths. Not included are the mown areas in front of the tee markers, to the sides or behind the two club lengths. Rules pertaining to the teeing area refer to the teeing area on the hole that is presently being played. If the fourth hole is being played, teeing area rules do not apply if the ball comes to rest on the sixth hole tee. Bunkers are depressions that are intentionally filled with sand. Grass bunkers are considered the general area. Any area that is marked with red stakes, red lines, yellow stakes or yellow lines is a penalty area, beginning on the course side of the stakes or lines. If the ball touches the line, it is deemed in the penalty area. Putting greens are mown areas specifically prepared for putting and do not include the fringe of the green. Putting green rules apply to the hole presently being played. Should a player’s ball come to rest on any other of the golf course’s greens, it must be removed, taking complete relief (stance and swing), and dropped at the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole off of that green. Players often are confused about rules pertaining to taking relief and where to drop the golf Dave Jennings ball. Free Relief is one club length and often is offered for obstructions; ground under repair; cart path; on another green; temporary water; or a temporary immovable obstruction. Determine the nearest point of relief (complete relief of stance and swing) no closer to the hole; then, determine a reference point and drop the ball within one club length. Penalty relief is two club lengths and commonly occurs in ponds, streams, lakes, rivers and oceans, tall fescue grass, deep ravines, etc. … any area marked with red or yellow stakes or painted lines by the tournament golf committees or superintendent of the course. Research the options. A point last crossed into the penalty area – two club lengths – no closer to the hole could be reasonable but does not include complete relief. An imaginary line from the hole’s flagstick, through the point the ball last crossed into the penalty area and as far back as the player chooses to take the ball, also is reasonable. Once a reference spot is determined, the player has one club length from that point to drop the

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ball. The final option is to take the stroke-and-distance penalty. When a player has lost a ball or hit the ball out of bounds, utilize the stroke-and-distance penalty relief option or an unplayable ball option in which the player must return to the place from which the previous stroke was made and play the shot again. This is a one-stroke penalty (for the lost ball, out of bounds ball, ball in the penalty area or unplayable ball), plus the distance back (another stroke). For example, if stroke-and-distance are used from an errant drive, following the next tee shot, the ball would be lying three, hitting the fourth. The procedure is to return to the area where the golfer previously played. On a tee, the golfer could tee it up anywhere within the proper teeing area. If the player were in the fairway or anywhere within the general area or bunker, the ball must be dropped within one club length from the original stroke, no closer to the hole. The Relief from Dangerous Animal Condition can be used if the ball comes to rest on a fire ant hill or the player would have to stand on one. This rule also applies if the golf ball comes to rest next to an alligator or close to a resting poisonous snake. Find the nearest safe point, no closer to the hole, and drop the ball, which could be replaced if the player chooses to leave it to the gator or snake for safekeeping. There is no penalty in taking relief in this situation. The only location where free relief from a dangerous animal condition is not given is when the ball is within a penalty area.

The most recent rules changes included a slight alteration for faster play, referred to as Ready Golf. In stroke play, golfers do not have to wait for the person farthest from the hole in the general area to play before playing. If a golfer is ready to play and the person farthest from the hole is not, the ready player may hit the ball. If the player made four on the previous hole, and the golfer who did not want to wait made a five, the golfer who made five does not have to wait. The golfer who made the five can go ahead and tee off if ready, and there is no penalty; however, if the group is playing Match Play, the player whose ball is farthest from the hole must play the ball first. Should someone play out of turn and make a holein-one, the opponent may demand a replay because the ball was hit out of turn. Those with true passion for the game of golf should know the rules as well as possible. The best way to read the rules of golf book is in small bites. Once a week, read and study one of the rules. The USGA welcomes questions and responds quickly via email. If someone needs a rules book, ask a pro for one. If there are none available at the golf course, order one directly from USGA at USGA.org. These books are inexpensive, and every golfer should have one or download the Rules of Golf app; it’s free. ~ Dave Jennings is men’s golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.

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Vegetation Management A

s summer draws to a close with the days becoming shorter and the nights longer, fall in Alabama typically ushers in days that are cooler and less humid, and our minds start to focus on Saturday football games or days spent outside doing our favorite recreational activities. Fall also provides an excellent window of opportunity to clear overgrown brushy areas around homes or control unwanted invasive plants. Overgrown brush, especially invasive shrubs and trees, is often unpleasant to look at and may attract unwanted wildlife, such as rodents and their predators, including snakes. Many homeowners are familiar with regular trimming and brush cutting treatments to tidy up areas around the home, only to be dismayed at the rapid resprouting and regrowth that occurs. This is due in part because of the long growing season we have in Alabama and the propensity of many invasive plants to quickly assume their previous height of growth, or in many cases become even worse than before trimming. For longer residual control, it is best to pair any mechanical trimmings you do with an herbicide application as well. You may ask, shouldn’t we treat unwanted plants during the peak of the growing season when it is hot? While true in some cases, brush control is often most effective during the fall, and that is for multiple reasons. First, unlike during the summer where top growth is emphasized, many plants are focusing on storing energy in their root systems, making them vulnerable to a well conducted herbicide treatment during the fall. Second, many desirable plants are deciduous and lose their leaves later in the fall, leaving them less susceptible to non-target damage. Lastly, brush control can be physically demanding, so cooler temperatures and lower humidity can reduce fatigue and help prevent injuries that may occur while working outdoors. Chinese privet is often the most commonly Lake Martin Living 19

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encountered nuisance shrub both around white budding flowers that resemble the home and in forested settings. Standard popcorn, have the potential to be very mechanical control options often are problematic around Lake Martin and exhausting and frustrating because privet surrounding bodies of water. This is due to is a stump and lateral root sprouter, usually the mass seed production and the ability becoming worse after attempts to cut or of tallowtree seed to easily disperse in dig up the plant. Privet maintains foliage water. In other areas of the state, especially throughout the year, so it’s a good one to along the Alabama River, tallowtrees are now treat later in the fall or winter when other the predominant riparian trees and threaten hardwoods are dormant. the biodiversity in these riparian areas. If you Plants that are at head height or shorter have a tallowtree planted or growing in your can usually be treated with a foliar spray as yard, consider replacing it with a native tree long as daytime temperatures reach the 50s species. Similar to control for Chinese privet, and cooler temperatures do not persist. This the cut stump treatment is highly effective for method is especially popular later in the fall controlling these nuisance trees. Drew Metzler and early winter once many native trees and While many invasive plants are not shrubs have dropped their leaves. This gives recognizable to the general public, kudzu has you the ability to see all the privet that is long been a well-known staple in the invasive occurring and safely allows a foliar application to the plant dictionary for many Southerners. Despite being privet without damaging desirable trees. so well known, it continues to baffle many that try For privet that is taller or or is situated where there to control it. Kudzu has a large root system that is could be concern for herbicide runoff or drift, cutloaded with energy reserves, which are what allow it to stump treatments are highly effective. This method resprout vigorously after standard vegetation control involves cutting the stem close to the ground and techniques, such as mowing or treatment with over-thequickly applying herbicide to the stump. Applying counter lawn herbicides. Kudzu can be tricky because directly to the stump reduces the amount of herbicide it usually grows over or beneath some desirable tree that may run off, and it quickly targets the root system species. The mats of vines and leaves that kudzu forms of the plant. This can easily be done by mixing at also makes it difficult to obtain good coverage during a least a 25 percent mixture of glyphosate, just make foliar leaf application. sure the active ingredient is at least 41 percent active In addition, many Stump Immediately ingredient and treat the stump immediately after herbicides that are highly Previous Pages: Late cutting. effective on kudzu are summer to mid fall For larger areas, mechanical mulching using a is an effective opportunity also soil active and may to spray and manage skid-steer mulcher is a great option to quickly reclaim damage trees you wish to unwanted vegetation; areas infested with privet. Just keep in mind that all keep; however, for small Below Left: A popcorn the mulched stems will resprout in the spring and an infestations or in areas herbicide application will need to be made for long-term tree seedling is much where you can get some easier to eliminate while control. small; Below Right: The cut help, another effective An invasive tree that is becoming increasingly more stump method is effective method for controlling troublesome is the Chinese tallowtree. Tallowtrees, on killing large undesirable kudzu that does not also commonly called “popcorn” trees due to their require herbicides is root woody plants.

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crown removal. A common misconception is that all roots of kudzu must be removed to control the plant. That is not the case, and if you trace each vine to where it roots in the soil you will find a ball of buds and new sprouts called the root crown. A shovel or pickax is useful to the expose the root crown and then a large set of lopping shears or hatchet can be used to remove the root crown from the soil. Another common vine that often can be a headache and also cause a terrible rash is poison ivy. Although a native plant with many wildlife benefits, its sap contains a chemical called urushiol, which causes the terrible itching and blisters associated with poison ivy. Poison ivy growing on the ground can easily be sprayed and controlled. If you take the time to look up the trees surrounding your property, more than likely, you’ll see larger poison ivy vines climbing the tree trunks. These larger vines produce more poison ivy seed and attract more birds that spread the seed. For long term reduction in poison ivy, it’s a good idea to treat these vines; however, the chemical urushiol exists in all parts of the plant including the stem. Cutting the stem and treating with herbicide is highly effective, but more care must be taken to avoid throwing dust or chips of the stem back towards your body. Pruning shears or lopping shears are two tools that you can use to cut the stem without dispersing urushiol into the air. For any herbicide application, you will need to do some background work before you begin your treatment program. Always be sure to check the label of any herbicide and note the active ingredients

and any limitations to where it can be applied. For example, many over the counter “brush killers” may include soil active herbicides, such as imazapyr. Imazapyr can move in the soil and damage desirable trees nearby. In the past year, I’ve had a couple of calls from homeowners that had conducted some mulching of privet and tallowtrees and sprayed one of these types of brush Stay Rash Free Using pruning loppers to cut killer herbicides on the and spray poison ivy will help regrowth the following avoid getting a rash. year, only to be devastated when their oaks and other hardwoods began to die. Also, some herbicides are not allowed to be sprayed in or near water, so keep that in mind when spraying vegetation along the shores of the lake or any streams. There is not always a standard umbrella approach to brush control, and many cases may call for different prescriptions. If you are unsure of what type of treatment suits your needs or the specific herbicide to use, feel free to reach out to your local Alabama Cooperative Extension Office, and we’ll be glad to assist you. Also, our websiteaces.edu contains a vast amount of information on identification and control of many undesirable plant species. ~ Drew Metzler is a regional Extension agent for Forestry and Natural Resources.

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Back to School Day one is a success across Tallapoosa County STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & JAKE ARTHUR

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t’s bedtime, school starts tomorrow,” is commentary most kids loathe to hear from parents. Phrases heard in response often include, “But I don’t want to.” “Already? Summer just started!” or “I’m not going to school.” And of course there is the occasional, “I cannot wait!” This year, in Tallapoosa County, parents were relieved to hear the resounding, “I cannot wait,” as kids were excited to get back to school. After all, this is where their friends are and their future waits. Since COVID-19 has taken over the world, everyone is excited to experience as much normalcy as possible and so the first day of school in Alexander City and Dadeville went off without a hitch. From parents snapping numerous first-day-of-school photos and flooding social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to moms gathering on the front lawn of the schools and directing their kids for a ful- on photo shoot, everyone was excited to send their children off to become mighty learners. According to Dr. Keith Lankford, superintendent of Alexander City Schools, day one went very well. “Car line and transportation was a struggle but overall, the first day of school went very well,” he said. “We were fully staffed, and with the teacher shortage, that was something that we 22 Lake Martin Living

had to overcome, as well. But we had a successful day at every school, and it went pretty smoothly.” Now looking forward in the year, COVID-19 has reared its ugly head yet again, but this time targeting younger kids and adults. Lankford said there have been more close contact positives with school-aged children so far this year than they saw last year, and the schools are taking every precaution necessary to keep the children safe and remain in a face-to-face institute as long as possible. “Athletics are still going, especially at outdoor events, and we are still running pretty strong with all varsity athletics. The middle school has been adversely affected, but we are working on that,” Lankford said. While the school year has a lot of unforeseeable bumps in the road ahead, Lankford and the school board are meeting daily and making decision that they feel will keep the students safe.

Education is Key

Clockwise from Top Left: Seniors sport their upperclassman t-shirts on the first day of school at Dadeville High School; Young kids were eager to get back to learning in Alexander City; Teachers begin day one teaching hallway etiquette; Proud moms photograph their girls at Dadeville Middle School; Students await their first period classes; Second grade students listen intently as Mrs. Forbus reads her class a book at Jim Pearson Elementary.

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Ready, Set, Learn!

Clockwise from the Top Left: Students at Horseshoe Bend had their photos taken in front of the 'Spread your wings and fly' bulletin board; Young men headed to Dadeville Elementary were excited to start the day; Students at Alexander City Middle School assemble for an informational session; Students at Horseshoe Bend rush to class on their first day; Parents love to escort their children in on their first day of a new school year; Math teachers were eager to get busy teaching as they brought out the connect blocks for students.

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Story Keeper History purrs at WMM with curator Alton Freeman STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY JAKE ARTHUR

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lton Freeman rattles off intricate details about great American muscle cars like a true Chrysler man, but he claims he isn’t one. Instead, he’s a General Motors man, said Freeman, who has managed Alexander City’s energy-charged auto museum for more than five years now. He didn’t know much about the Dodge dynasty when, at age 64, Freeman passed Tim Wellborn’s test and was hired to reopen and operate the iconic Broad Street showroom at Wellborn Musclecar Museum, but he hung on Wellborn’s every word and read whatever he could get his hands on. Today, Freeman is a true curator, pouring over technical specifications to authenticate vehicles, cataloging and maintaining each vehicle’s unique components and creating awe-inspiring visitor experiences through tours of the museum floor. Freeman retired from military service with the U.S. Army and was working in security before a mutual acquaintance mentioned that Wellborn was looking for someone to help him reopen the museum he had founded in 2010. Wellborn closed the museum in 2016, following the death of his longtime friend and the museum curator, Phillip Love. When he was ready to reopen, he needed a curator. A friend referred him to Freeman, and Wellborn offered the General Motors man a chance to show what he could do: He asked him to detail a Jeep. “A Jeep!” Freeman laughed. “What was I supposed to do with a Jeep?” Freeman tells that story in a Lake Martin Living magazine video at lakemagazine.life/lakemartinliving but said he got the job because he took an extra step when he was offered an opportunity. “When you think you went as far as you can go, make one more step, and you’ll be surprised what it will do for you,” Freeman said. “If I had just washed that Jeep and set

it out there, I wouldn’t be Curating History Facing Page: Alton talking to you, but I went that extra step and showed Freeman became curator at Wellborn Musclecar what I could do. That’s Museum because he took how I got this job.” an extra step in showing Still, being a GM man, what he could do; Above: Freeman didn’t know the He maintains each of the historical details of the iconic automobiles in the Chrysler MOPARs that collection in running order and knows the history of drove Wellborn to collect each car in museum. more than 80 significant representatives of the brand and become one of the world’s foremost muscle car collectors. Chrysler was not a good quality, big-name automaker in the 1960s, Freeman said, and the company made only limited numbers of each model, depending on how many leftover parts they had on hand from previous projects. The company specialized in stock cars. “That meant that the cars would race on Sunday, and on Monday, you could go to the dealership and buy the same car that you had watched in the race. It was a car that the dealer had in stock,” Freeman explained. “People bought these cars, so they could cruise down the street and go to the Dairy Queen and find someone to race with them.” Wellborn was dedicated to the Chrysler because it was the car he had dreamed of owning as a young boy riding in the back seat of his father’s 1971 Tawny Gold Charger. Freeman knew he had a lot to learn. “I would get with Tim and ask him questions about the cars; and then, when I had to do it on my own, I read everything I could find. I researched everything about these cars,” Freeman said. “When I had to give Tim a tour one day, we stood in the lobby with these two Cudas, a 1970 and a 1971, and I told him all about those cars: How Lake Martin Living 27

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the gills were on the trim in the ’70, but in ’71, they moved the gills up to the side. And how the backup lights were in the taillights on the ’70, but they set them to the side of the taillights in the ’71. And the stripe on the ’70 was the hockey stick, but in ’71, they changed it to a billboard stripe, and they built 109 of them – 108 with a black billboard and one oddball that was made with a white billboard. “Tim just stood there and listened, and when I was finished talking, he said I had told him things that even he didn’t know.” Freeman learned everything he could about the cars in Wellborn’s collection through the manufacturer’s records and the stories of the cars’ previous owners. And it’s the stories he shares on museum tours that bring the cruise-in-a-musclecar era alive for museum visitors. Caring for Wellborn’s cars is a passion for Freeman. His eyes light up and he talks faster 27 Colors, Cops and Changes when he’s explaining Clockwise from Top: The the Cuda was available in intricate 27 colors, but only 25 are included on the Paint details and Code wrapped car; The nuances of State police bought a any of the muscle car for chasing vehicles down other muscle cars; on the The gills were moved museum’s to the side on the '71 showroom model; And backup lights floor. And were integrated into the tailllights in the '70 car. he feels he Lake Martin Living 29

can’t say ‘thank you’ often enough to Tim Wellborn and his wife, Pam, for giving him the opportunity to curate the gift of their museum to the community and to tell the stories of one of the country’s classic automobile eras. When Freeman accompanied the famed 1970 Grand National Champion K&K Insurance car to an event at Huntsville’s Space and Rocket Center, he learned how the car’s designers managed to break Ford’s seven-year win record. The car had been configured with the help of an aerospace engineer, and Freeman’s eyes were opened when engineers at the center explained the effects of certain liberties that were taken with the car’s construction. “They made an air tunnel,” Freeman said, pointing out the innovative air intake positioned below the grill. “This would drop down, so no air could get under the car and lift it up.” He opened the hood to display an interior shield over part of the engine compartment. “This channeled the air to the engine,” he explained. The fender vents were positioned to draw air up through the engine, keeping it cool as the car ran 200 miles per hour or more down the track. Freeman said that the aerospace design also included a tall spoiler at the back of the car, presumably to provide access to the trunk. “Now, why would a driver in a race need access to the car’s trunk?” he asked. “That wasn’t the real reason. The real reason is that the spoiler is an upside down airplane wing that could adjust the airflow, increase stability and reduce resistance.” The reason the 1970 Plymouth Superbird on the next aisle is valued at $400,000 can be found in the engine compartment, Freeman said, but it has nothing to do with performance or the car’s race record. It’s the drivers’ signatures on the underside of the hood. Bobby Allison signed the car in 1992. Bobby Unser’s signature is there, too, among others. Around another turn, he pointed out a 1972 Javelin, which Chrysler built for the State police. “They needed something that could catch the guys in these other cars here,” explained Freeman. The State Department inspects the car every year, but so far, they haven’t given him permission to drive it. The Hang 10 Dodge was painted with a wave stripe and outfitted with shag carpet, A World Renowned Collection he said. In an Top to Bottom: The extensive effort to entice collection includes Richard Petty's No. 43 car; Tim Wellborn's California’s surf crowd to buy a collection includes more than 80 vehicles and rivals any other car, every Hang collection of its kind in the 10 came with a world; The intrinsic value of this surfboard that was Superbird is under the hood - in painted to match the race car drivers' autographs; the vehicle. The cars, with their hockey stick The 1969 stripes and Hemi motors, were Dodge Hemi, known to cruise city streets in once owned by search of a race. 30 Lake Martin Living

late Green Bay Packer Kevin Green, will be displayed as a tribute to the ballplayer, who was a friend of Wellborn’s. In the garage, Freeman’s work-in-progress was the verification of the original, unrestored status of a recently acquired Charger. “You cannot clone a Chrysler product. There are numbers engraved on a plate in the engine compartment, and each of the numbers corresponds with a number on a part in the car. Every part has a number, and you have to go through and check each number and make sure it is the same. If any part has been replaced and the numbers don’t match, you know it’s not original, unrestored,” he said. “One day, I told Tim that the sign on the front of the building was not right. It says ‘musclecar,’ but all that was in here was MOPAR. Other manufacturers made muscle cars, too. So we brought some General Motors cars into the collection,” he added with a smile. A silver Corvette Yenko, a 1970 Cutlass, the 1970 Pontiac – the Judge – a Chevelle that Wellborn sold in 2016 and bought back in 2018, and other GM muscle car models joined the treasury of automobile history in the building that housed Alexander City’s Chevrolet dealership in the 1940s. Freeman has many more stories to tell, and visitors are encouraged to browse the display of vehicles and hear those stories on Oct. 2 when the museum hosts the ’70-’71 MOPAR Reunion. More than 200 cars will be on display in downtown Alexander City, each with a story as unique as the car itself. Admission to the 50th-anniversary event

next month is free, and the Taking Liberties public is invited, Freeman The 1970 Grand National Champion K&K Insurance said. car was able to close “This is really a great Ford's seven-year winning thing Tim has done for streak because of the this community, to put aerospace technology these cars on display and applied by designers, let people come in and including an innovative see them and learn about wind tunnel to cool the engine. this part of history. He doesn’t have to do that, but he invites people to just come in and walk around. It’s a nice thing for him to do,” Freeman said. “I just appreciate that Tim and Pam gave me a chance to be part of it. I just want to thank them for allowing me to do this.” Call 256-329-8474 to book a tour with Freeman and hear the real-life stories about these cars that shaped a generation – even if most of them are Chryslers and he is, after all, a GM man. Wellborn Musclecar Museum on Broad Street in Alexander City is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment Tuesdays through Friday.

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Saving should be the new normal

f the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s the importance of having a financial safety net. Not since the recession of the late 2000s have we seen such disruption to the labor and financial markets, with layoffs and pay cuts becoming all too common, leading people to pull money from savings accounts, 401(k) programs and real estate equity. Many of us were told by our parents and grandparents to Lori Harrell save up for a rainy day. Well, in 2020, that rainy day arrived in the form of a global economic crisis. While truly unprecedented, the pandemic opened many eyes to the importance of putting money aside, whether in a savings account, certificate of deposit, IRA, mutual fund or some other conservative financial instrument. Here are four ways to set yourself (and your family) up for savings success.

MONEY MATTERS

Think about retirement and set up an IRA

Customers who are nearing retirement age can choose between a traditional or Roth IRA to suit specific needs. IRAs are a relatively safe way to invest and grow your money, particularly for people who aren’t comfortable with taking risks on the stock market. Work with an experienced banker who can explain how IRAs work, and find the one that’s best for you.

allowance and watch the balance grow over time. And when the amount is high enough, they can use their savings to acquire a certificate of deposit and get a higher rate of return.

Create budgets and save specifically for special occasions and events

We’re moving into the autumn months, and that means the holiday season will soon be upon us. Valley Bank offers a Holiday Club Savings account that you can use to build up a reserve of funds for spreading holiday cheer. This targeted savings account is a great tool to help make those holiday wishes come true. It’s easy to set up a Holiday Club Savings account. Just visit a Valley branch and deposit a minimum of $20. After that, you can make regular deposits of anywhere from $10 to $50. To make it even easier, Holiday Club deposits can be debited directly from your checking account. Then, in October, you’ll receive a lump sum payout, with interest, that you can use for shopping, travel or whatever end-of-year goal you’ve been aiming for. Plus, you can set up your Holiday Club account to renew automatically the following year. ~ Lori Harrell is Vice President and Market Manager at Valley Bank’s Mill Square branch in Alexander City and the Dadeville branch in Dadeville. She has more than three decades of experience in the banking industry and has been with Valley for the past 10 years.

Start saving money, even a little, regularly

There’s been a lot of talk about the postpandemic new normal, and saving money should be a big part of that conversation. Yes, the housing market is strong, but other parts of the economy, like employment and supply chains, remain volatile. And with inflation lurking around the corner, you never know when you might suddenly start seeing higher prices for goods and services.

Get kids saving early

The earlier you can start positive savings habits, the better. For example, Valley offers a savings account for minors. They can sock away birthday money or perhaps contribute a portion of their

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Fall is the season for preventative screenings

Medical News

his is the time of year when we traditionally focus on two common health issues, prostate cancer and peripheral artery disease. According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In 2021, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is more Susan Foy likely to develop in older men and non-Hispanic black men. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact, more than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys. Russell Medical will host a prostate screening on 34 Lake Martin Living

Friday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This quick and easy screening consists of a prostate-specific antigen blood test and a physician exam by Dr. Lancing Patterson, UAB Medicine urologist. The screening will be held in The Urology Clinic, Suite 100 of the Professional Building at Russell Medical. The cost is $10. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Community Relations at 256-329-7145. Peripheral artery disease is another common ailment seen often around Lake Martin. Dr. Regina Phillips, medical director for Russell’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center sees patients with peripheral artery disease frequently. Peripheral artery disease is a condition that develops when the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms and legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. PAD affects between eight and 12 million people in the U.S. Though the symptoms may be serious, an astonishing 40 percent of people with PAD do not experience any symptoms. Phillips and her staff treat chronic wounds with underlying conditions of the disease, as well as perform non-invasive tests for PAD and counsel patients on how to manage an illness that, if left untreated, could lead to lower limb amputation and death. For more

information on managing Stay in the Know PAD and treating chronic Patient ankle brachial or infected wounds, callt index test measures for peripheral artery the Wound Care team disease. at 256-215-7450 or visit them at 55 Alison Drive. A few updates related to the current uptick in COVID-19 cases: (1) All COVID-19 testing has been relocated to The Mill Two-Eighty, on the northeast corner of the Russell Medical campus. This drive-thru service is available seven days per week throughout the month of September; (2) The vaccine clinic has been moved to Total Fitness Rehabilitation Center. Please call 256-329-7138 for an appointment; and (3) Visitation in the hospital is now limited to one visitor per patient. For current updates on services related to COVID-19, follow us on Facebook or visit our website at russellcares.com. ~Susan Foy is the director of marketing at Russell Medical.

In addition to chronic wounds on the toes, feet or legs, Dr. Regina Phillips notes the following risk factors and symptoms of PAD: • Those who smoke or have a history of smoking have up to four times greater risk. • One in every three diabetics over the age of 50 is likely to have the disease. • People with high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or a personal history of vascular disease, heart attack, or stroke are at greater risk. • As you get older the risk increases since the disease develops gradually. • While some people dismiss it as a sign of aging, nearly everyone with PAD is unable to walk as fast or as far as they could before. • A typical sign is experiencing fatigue or heaviness in the limbs or cramping in the thigh or calf after walking or climbing stairs and then feeling better after resting. • Leg or foot pain may cause trouble sleeping for those with PAD. • The skin of the feet may change color and become pale or turn blue. • Toenails that do not grow as well as before and decreased hair growth on the toes and legs may be another symptom. • Advanced PAD results in delayed wound healing and a greater risk for limb loss. Timely detection and treatment of any wound can reduce the risk of amputation and improve quality of life. Russell Medical’s Wound Care Center offers advanced wound care treatment, technology and research. That means patients heal faster than those who receive only generalized wound care. Chronic, non-healing wounds need advanced wound care. Lake Martin Living 35

Lake Martin Living hosts annual Art and Photography Contest

ake Martin Living magazine continues to accept entries for this year’s annual art and photography contest. The contest will offer sponsored cash awards for first, second and third place in two categories. The fee in this year’s competition is $15 per entry. The top entrants in each category will win $200 for first place and $150 for second place. River Bank and Trust, Lake Martin Tourism and Main Street Alexander City are the sponsors for this year’s prize awards and will receive special recognition in the October issue of Lake Martin Living magazine. All submitting artists will be featured inside of the October issue, and one of the first place works will be featured on the cover. Winners also will be recognized in the Alex City Outlook and The Wetumpka Herald and on TPI websites and social media. Entries must reflect the local area or local lifestyle and should be clearly marked with the artist’s name and contact information. Each artist will be allowed to enter up to five pieces. Entries must be submitted to TPI before 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 or postmarked no later than Sept. 24. Only original works that have not previously been entered Detail Wins Clockwise Top to Bottom: in this contest before are Last year's First Place eligible for entry. Painting Crab Basket Email Brittany Smith by Mimi Amerson; The at Brittany.Smith@ Lake by Johnny Spears; Dadeville Court Square alexcityoutlook.com for Parade by Ildi Andrews; details or sponsorship Green-Winged Teal by information. John Denney.

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Music on the Square Thursday, August 5, 2021 Dadeville 1. Aleem Gillani 2. Judy Summers 3. Wayne Smith 4. Robert Sweeten and Denise White 5. Judy Waters, Peggy Bullard, Bonnie Cahoon, Park Waters and Jim Cahoon 6. Linda and Rich Hickey 7. Vicki and Alan Scott 8. Callie, Addie, Gunner and Stacey Murano

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Russell Lands Labor Day Concert Sunday, September 5, 2021 The AMP

1. Jenna Chandler, Claire Moore and Avery Arden Pemberton 2. Amber Ray and Kristian Dean 3. Gene and Villeta Linton 4. Brei and Sherie Leingang

5. Brody Williamson, Danielle and Emily Strickland 6. Celeste Weiss, Hannah Routon, Sydney Groff, Mae Dowda, Sarah Allen, Skylar Schultz and Louise Paterson 7. Zack, Lee and Walker Roland 8. Buddy King, Jan Hall, Sheila Brown and Phil Spraggins 9. Sandy and Wade Little, Alicia, Jeff, Levin and Larry Neighbors

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THE LAKE REGION

FEATURED EVENT

A tribute to The Man in Black

2020 called for Alex City Arts to close their curtains for the first time in history, but now, ACA is back and they are jump-starting their 54th year of celebrating the arts with a tribute to Johnny and June Carter Cash on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College. The band Cashback will be performing at the event. Based in Birmingham, Cashback is known for performing a variety of classic Johnny Cash songs, which span across his 51-year career in the music industry. From Folsom Prison Blues to those fiery Johnny and June duets, Cashback is arguably the most authentic ‘Man in Black’ tribute band on the circuit today. Leif Bondarenko is the lead vocalist and has been performing Cash classics live since 2018. Lannette Brasher, Gary Edmonds, Eric Onimus, Adam Guthrie and Tommy Bowen, all veteran performers, join Bondarenko to make the Cash Tribute an experience that would be hard to forget. For more information or to purchase tickets to this event or for the season, visit alexcityarts.org. Swingin' Rhythm PHOTO BY LEIGH ANN EDMONDS OF L.A. PHOTOGRAPHY

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CashBack brings a lively show, with blazing guitars and exciting visuals.

LAKE REGION EVENTS Oct. 2

Car Show

Bibb Graves Alumni and Friends in Millerville will hold their annual car show from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Car registration fee $20. Spectators get in free. There will be games, including a 50/50 drawing, wipe out, door prizes and money tree. For details, email Ben Wood at wood1950@centurylink.net.

Oct. 15-17

9th Annual Fall Boogie

Standard Deluxe will host three days of music at the 9th annual Fall Boogie. The lineup includes Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Seath Walker and Joshua Ray Walker on Friday; Maggie Rose, Blue Mountain, Lee Bains III and the Gloryfires, Early James and Janet Simpson on Saturday, and Jon Spencer and the Hitmakers with Lee Bains III solo for brunch on Sunday. Visit standaraddeluxe.com for ticket information.

Season-long Events Alexander City Farmers Market

Open through Sept. 25, the Alexander City Farmers Market, hosted by Main Street Alexander City, is as much an experience as it is an opportunity to buy fresh produce for your table. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, jellies, jams, baked goods, bee products and goats’ milk products, you’ll find hand-crafted items from local artisans. Visit with the farmers, meet friends old and new at Broad Street Plaza in Alexander City from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday.

Friday on the Green

Get the weekend at the lake started early when you meet friends and family at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads on Friday nights all summer long. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and the pup on a leash. Pick up dinner at Catherine’s Market or bring a picnic and adult beverages. Visit russelllands.com/blog/events for the lineup and details.

Yoga on the Green

Meet at the Town Green at Russell Crossroads Saturday mornings all summer long for a free yoga session in the beauty of nature. Class starts at 7 a.m., so bring your mat, a towel and water.

Third Thursdays Downtown

Every third Thursday through September, Alexander City downtown businesses will stay open later for shopping and specials. Main Street Alexander City will coordinate an art walk, live music and other events, like book signings. Purchase a glass of wine at a downtown bar or restaurant and stroll through art at this entertainment district event before dinner.

Bingo Wednesdays

Come out to the alley next door to Castelluccio on Wednesday nights for Bingo. Order dinner and wine from Castelluccio or your favorite downtown restaurant and have it delivered to your table. The event is limited to six people per table, and the number of tables is limited to 20, due to social distancing. Reservations for this weekly event go quickly, so email Main Street Executive Director Stacey Jeffcoat at sjeffcoatmainstreetac@gmail.com to reserve your table.

Wellborn Musclecar Museum

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, email wellbornmusclecarmuseum@gmail. com or call 256-329-8474.

First Saturday Markets

Standard Deluxe in Waverly hosts the First Saturday Market on the first Saturday of each month from now through August. Pick up lunch, local artwork, T-shirts, posters and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit standarddeluxe.com for details.

Charity Bingo

Every Tuesday in September, stop in at Niffer’s at the Lake at 6 p.m. for eight rounds of Bingo to benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. 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 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.

Music at Copper’s Grill

Copper’s Grill hosts music outdoors on the lawn at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bring your own lawn chairs and please keep a proper social distance.

Episcopal Church Services at the Lake

St. James Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at noon at Church in the Pines on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October. For more information, visit stjamesalexcity.com.

Clean Community Partnership Cleanups

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 Ourtown Volunteer Fire Department at 8:30 a.m. to pick up Lake Martin Living 41

LAKE REGION EVENTS supplies and area assignments and help clean up the roads within Alexander City. For more information, contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289. In Dadeville, the monthly cleanup is held on the first 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. Contact Dianna Porter at 256-750-0075.

Lake Martin Creativity

Anyone interested in art, crafts and hobbies is encouraged to come to and participate in the weekly activities, including canvas painting, rock painting, mosaic or terra cotta pots. Share your interest and learn from others and make new friends. Bring your own water and share what you are currently working on. Monthly fee is $5 to help pay for the space. For more information, contact Suzie Ham at 334-464-2882 or Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

Paint Party

Kay Fincher hosts a paint party every Wednesday at 1 p.m. through Sept. 8 at the Lake Martin Wellness Center. All supplies are provided. Cost is $30, cash or check please. Preregister at vkfincher@aol.com or call 256-825-2506.

Library Storytime in Dadeville

Storytime for children aged 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Children’s Library in Alexander City

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

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.

Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit

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

$20 on the 20th

The Lake Martin Dadeville Area asks our community to spend $20 on the 20th of each month to help our local economy.

Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store

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.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

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, call Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724. 42 Lake Martin Living

GOOD EATS

The Best Banana Nut Bread Ingredients

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 3 bananas, well ripened 1-3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup pecans chopped A pinch of salt

Instructions

Combine sugar, shortening, and eggs until creamy. Mash and add bananas. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add nuts. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix only until well moistened. Pour into a well greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees until well browned – about 1 hour. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Baking Tips for Making The Best Banana Nut Bread

Bananas: Use ripe bananas. I like to use bananas that have brown spots and are a little mushy. Tip: It is best to buy bananas that are already getting ripe. This seems to speed up the waiting process by at least a day or two since the bananas should be ripe to create the bread. Flour: Sift the flour to ensure no clumps or lumps are going into the mixture. Nuts: Use fresh pecans. Nuts can go rancid rather quickly if just sitting in the pantry or on the counter for a time. I usually buy my nuts in large bags and freeze them until I am ready to use them in recipes. Feel free to swap out pecans for walnuts in this recipe if you choose to do so. Mixing: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet. Mix only until moistened. Do not over mix.

Loaf Pan: Use a well-greased and floured loaf pan. Baking: This bread usually takes about an hour to bake. Of course, all ovens vary in temperatures and cooking times, so adjust where needed. If your bread is browning too much to your liking, create a tent out of aluminum foil. Place over the top of your bread to complete the baking time. Seriously, this recipe is as easy as can be, and it will come out perfect every time. It’s moist, flavorful and will just melt in your mouth.

Use the Right Pan

Make sure you choose a loaf pan for this recipe—my pan measures 9 inches by 5 inches with a non-stick coating. Even though my pan is non-stick, I still grease and flour to ensure I don’t have any of that delicious bread sticking to the pan.

Variations or Add-Ins

Walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips

How to Store Banana Nut Bread

To Store: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a week. My banana bread never lasts that long. I also find the flavor is better with each passing day. To Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil; place in a freezer storage bag in the freezer. Freeze up to three months. ~Gina Abernathy is the author and recipe creator behind the blog Home at Cedar Springs Farm. She creates easy, familyfriendly recipes that can bring any family together at the end of the day. For more delicious recipes, or to follow Gina, check out her blog at homeatcedarspringsfarm.com. Lake Martin Living 43

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20 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com 410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010 21 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133 6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853 22 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 23 Off the Beaton Path 205-994-0847 21300 Hwy. 280, Dadeville, AL 36853

Hotels & Lodges 24 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853

Churches 25 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853 26 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 8352 AL-50, Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3293

Dock Builders 27 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443 180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 28 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400 6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010

Recreation & Entertainment 29 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010

14 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036 230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850

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17 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 18 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333 288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010

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am a big Heather McMahan fan. If you have been living under a rock, she’s a 30-something comedian from Georgia who is an Ole Miss grad turned Hollywood hustler who is going straight to the top. She does stand-up, and I saw her live Christmas 2019. She is hilarious, and all the women there had on leopard print, including me. She will be in Montgomery in December, so do get tickets. Her comedy is very much geared towards Millenials, making fun of her Yankee mother and husband When we got to David’s farm, Rush Gone Awry and holding up a mirror to all of us Southerners. We are a A country-fied Rush there sat Pig. David had him on a at Auburn's Kappa crazy bunch. leash. We walked/dragged him to Delta led Lacey and In August, the topic of her podcast, Absolutely Not, the Tahoe, where we put him in a was the Tik Tok phenomenon that was the University of big kennel. Pig was squealing – a lot. sisters to remake "John Deere Green" into "KD Alabama Rush. The girls going through Rush posted daily He did not seem excited about his Green," with hilarious outfits, the results of which sororities kept or trip to Auburn. But off repercussions. cut. The world was intrigued, and many of those we went anyway. young girls ended up with quite the following. I took a wide turn Heather gets to laughing about how much onto state Route 280, and the kennel went things have changed since her college rush days sliding. and how much things stay the same. Pig. Was. Screaming. I was listening along, chuckling, and then He screamed all the way to Auburn. I start laughing out loud, remembering one I had begun to think Pig wasn’t such a great particular Rush memory of my own. idea. I was a Kappa Delta at Auburn, and while And he wasn’t. I dragged him screaming into I was there, our skit was always farm-themed. the KD Chapter Room, and it became complete We remade songs like John Deere Green into chaos. “K...D....GREEN,” and the whole thing was Pig pooped on the floor. country-fied. He did not come as advertised. I was in a full While in the planning process, someone said, sweat as it took four of us to manhandle Pig “Wouldn’t it be funny if we could get a real pig?” back into the kennel, and I drove him, as fast as Everyone agreed that would really make the I could, back to Alex City. skit. There is a happy ending to the story. A Lacey Howell Being from Alexander City with plenty of baby pig was found, wrapped in a blanket and country friends myself. I raised my hand and carried throughout skit day. I don’t remember said, “I know a guy with a pig.” for sure, but Baby Pig probably got dosed with a little I promptly called up local legend David McDaniel, who Benadryl. always had lots of animals and a wide variety of unique Lesson learned: A pig cannot be made into a KD lady useless critters (his words, not mine). He did, in fact, have and is cut after Skit Day. a pig, and to hear him tell it, the big guy even walked on a leash. How perfect was that? ~ Lacey Howell is a recovering English major from Auburn I confirmed to my sorority that I secured a pig and took who now lives on Lake Martin, sells real estate, rides horses off in a borrowed Tahoe with a recruited sorority sister to go and loves good wine. Follow her on Instagram @ LaceyHowell get Pig. We needed to practice with him. In a nutshell, my and on her Facebook page. sister and I were headed to the farm.

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SPONSORSHIPS Award sponsorships available: Art - $500; Photography - $500. If you would like to be an award sponsor please contact Brittany Smith at brittany.smith@alexcityoutlook.com or Betsy Iler at betsy.iler@alexcityoutlook.com

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