2023-2024 Dadeville Magazine

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DADEVILLE M A G A Z I N E

The Heart of Lake Martin Produced by Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., in conjunction with the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber

LETTER

FROM THE

MAYOR Jimmy “Frank” Goodman

We Are Dadeville Strong

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elcome to Dadeville! Home of the Tallapoosa County seat and the geographic center of Tallapoosa County. More than that, Dadeville is a city of opportunities – a great place to raise a family, start a business and spend your retirement years.

Business is good in Dadeville. In fact, construction starts now are better than they have been in the last 15 years. Not a week goes by that, along with the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance, we aren’t talking with someone about bringing business and industry to the Dadeville area. We look forward to more growth in the next few years.

Several buildings all around our renovated and revitalized downtown square have been sold or are in the process of being renovated to benefit the community. In addition, several new businesses have opened around the square, including clothing boutiques, specialty shops and a performing arts center, and several other businesses are coming soon. The Funky Goat and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza opened just recently, and the fast-food chain, Guthrie’s Chicken, plans to start building in a few months on U.S. Route 280.

In addition to the downtown growth, the Alabama Legislature recently voted to extend the City of Dadeville’s municipal boundaries to include property owned by Triple T Investments State Route 49 South where six businesses have opened. The potential for others to come includes a grocery store. The City of Dadeville is proud to have this development in our City limits.

Store owners are taking pride in their storefronts and are excited to enhance the downtown area. People are flocking to the area to shop and dine every day, and to visit the city’s first mural – an 4

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Everything’s Art project on The Funky Goat building on the courthouse square. I encourage everyone to visit this mural of very special butterflies for a picture or just to reflect on what they mean to you.

Dadeville and the surrounding areas have countless offerings for the community.

The lake traffic keeps right on coming, all through football season, as we are conveniently located near Auburn University. More than 25,000 people come through our fine city on home-game weekends, stopping in our restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations.

Our community is our churches, schools, healthcare and people.

We pride ourselves on giving back to residents through fellowship, fundraisers and increasing business opportunities. After the tragic event of April 15, 2023, our love for our community was never more apparent when our city, neighbors and friends came together in thought, prayer and support to give back to those affected by the senseless tragedy. We were affected deeply and will be forever changed, but we will not allow this one tragic event to define Dadeville because we are and always will be Dadeville Strong.

As your mayor, I am pleased to welcome you home, and I invite you to stop in at Dadeville City Hall to say hello. My door is always open, and I look forward to speaking with and meeting each of you.

Jimmy “Frank” Goodman Mayor, City of Dadeville

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CHAIRMAN Kenneth Boone GENERAL MANAGER Tippy Hunter EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Betsy Iler ART DIRECTOR Audra Spears BUSINESS & DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Angela Mullins CONTRIBUTORS Kenneth Boone Ben Smith Lizi Gwin Cliff Williams Dalton Middleton Henry Zimmer Abigail Murphy AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Samantha Himes MARKETING Renee Trice Hidey Arrington Sheryl Jennings Rachel Hubbard Meolody Rathel

On the cover: Dadeville’s Anna Caroline McKelvey takes in a relaxing sunny afternoon at Lake Martin.

Photo by Kenneth Boone

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Butterflies on the Square........................................................................8 Chief Jonathan Floyd.................................................................................13 Our Lovely Lake............................................................................... 14 Unsung Heroes....................................................................................20 The Doctor is In............................................................................................22 Making Music in Dadeville..................................................................24 Where Magic Happens..................................................................30 More Room for Trucks.............................................................................32 Fantastic Eats & Drinks................................................................34 Women’s Wellness.....................................................................................36 Lodging...........................................................................................................................38 Fun-Raising............................................................................................. 41 Keebler Park....................................................................................................42 Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest..............................46 Dadeville Area Churches......................................................................49 New Business................................................................................................50 Calendar of Events.....................................................................................54 Utilities & Emergency Services.......................................................56 Board of Education....................................................................................58 Elected Officials............................................................................................60 Area Map.............................................................................................................61 Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber........................................62 Business Card Directory.......................................................................65

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Butterflies on the

Square

STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY JIM DENNEY & ABIGAIL MURPHY

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ast summer, Everything’s Art introduced the first mural to downtown Dadeville. A tourism draw in communities around the country, murals offer residents and visitors a snapshot glimpse of a town, and they draw people to stop, shop and dine in areas that add them.

Dadeville’s inaugural mural project was added to the side of The Funky Goat on Cusseta Street and features butterflies that are symbolic of Dadeville’s past, present and future.

The bulk of the mural was created by lead artist Lynda Thurlow and her husband, Don, but additional artists from Everything’s Art, Lake Martin Creativity and Dadeville Performing Arts Center summer camp also contributed to the finished product.

According to The Funky Goat owner Stacey Jeffcoat, these local artists approached her and her husband, Jeremy, along with the building’s owner Dwayne Britton, about the mural.

“They sent us their thoughts, and we all just collaborated. They wanted us to approve the design before they had to go to city council and get the City to approve the design. They decided to use the colors that are in our logo for the butterflies,” Jeffcoat said.

A former executive director of a Main Street organization in a neighboring city, Jeffcoat was a big supporter of the mural project.

“As former Main Street director, I understand the importance of murals and art in a downtown area. It increases foot traffic and tourism. Murals are important,” she said.

Following the approval by city council, work began.

The mural includes two selfie stations with butterfly wings, one the perfect size for children and the other sized for an adult. Just above the butterfly wings, several Dadeville High School senior Hunter Palfrey strikes a celebratory pose in the butterfly wings.

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smaller butterflies flutter away towards the picturesque downtown square. Patrons can step in front of the painted wings for fun, fluttery cellphone photos.

According to Everything’s Art president Kurt Pfitzner, the placing of the mural was a strategic move, and the artists involved are thrilled to have made the mural happen for Dadeville residents and tourists alike.

“We wanted kids stepping out of the library to see the mural. When you step out of the library, you see that wall, and the kids will want to take pictures,” Pfitzner said.

The square is heavily trafficked every day, making the location a great attention-grabbing spot for the mural. With this location decided, Pfitzner and others in the town’s nonprofit Everything’s Art organization knew they wanted to make the mural meaningful and powerful.

“We wanted to build symbolism into it. Butterflies are the official state insect of Alabama, so choosing the butterflies seemed the right way to go,” Pfitzner explained.

Though the incorporation of butterflies is an homage to Alabama, the mural also represents the past, present and future for Dadeville and its residents.

According to Pfitzner, when first spotting the location, they decided to keep the weathered look of the bricks to incorporate the past.

“The bricks have flaking paint from years past. It’s a

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building that’s seen its share of tenants, and we believe it represents the past of Dadeville. It shows its age.

It’s not just a wall. It’s the blood, sweat and tears of Dadeville,” Pfitzner said.

The sets of butterfly wings depict the present.

Pfitzner said this component of the mural is as much for the Dadeville residents as it is for the tourists.

“It represents those of us in Dadeville who are here now and bringing in new people. It represents the diversity of Dadeville. We want to celebrate that,” he said.

Finally, the collection of butterflies angled toward downtown represent the the generations to come.

“These butterflies represent the hopes and dreams for the future of Dadeville. They’re flying into the world, flying into the future,” Fitzner explained.

The mural is just one of many ongoing projects of Everything’s Art. Pfitzner and his team hope to continue adding color to Dadeville with the integration of art into the community.

Jeffcoat said she couldn’t be more thrilled for the mural and what it means for The Funky Goat and Dadeville.

“It feels good to bring some beauty back into the community. Every time I pull up, seeing the mural makes me happy,” Jeffcoat said.

Dadeville artist Lynda Thurlow adds a fine detail to the mural.

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POLICE DEPARTEMENT

Chief Jonathan Floyd

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STORY BY BEN SMITH & PHOTO BY LIZI GWIN

hen Dadeville Chief of Police Jonathan Floyd meets new people – people who work in the community or live in the area – he offers them a pen. He always keeps one clipped to the upper sleeve of his left arm for when the occasion arises. The pens are something of quality: ballpoint, with weight to them, finished in decorative metallic detailing. The side of each is stamped “Dadeville Police Department” in all capital letters. They write well.

Chief Floyd doesn’t hand out these pens for free.

They come with a catch. All he asks in return is for the recipients to pray for him and his department.

A lot of times, they tell him they already do.

The relationship between DPD and the people it serves is unique to small towns. To varying degrees, it’s more personal.

“In a small community, you have a greater opportunity to impact people, and that’s something that I think really kind of gets missed in the hustle and bustle of today’s age,” he said. “Everything is so fast paced now. The world has shrunk. You have instant communication, instant information, instant everything.

And one of the things that’s been lost along the way is our human connections.”

Floyd emphasizes the opportunity for human connectedness as an element that makes policing in Dadeville unique. People regularly stop by the office

with cookies, brownies or fruits and vegetables from the garden. Last November, a private fundraiser even raised enough money to provide Dadeville’s first responders with gift cards to the local grocery store, just in time for Thanksgiving. Floyd is thankful to work for an area where, when arriving on-scene at a call, he usually can count on knowing the names of people there.

“In a lot of cities, you serve in anonymity,” he said. “Being in a community like Dadeville is just a tremendous opportunity because when you go home at the end of the day, you could say, ‘You know what, I helped this person today.’ And when that comes to mind, you can probably name that person’s parents, children, family, whatever.”

In Dadeville, the victims, the perpetrators and the onlookers are not just strangers. They’re the brothers of friends from high school or the mothers of your children’s best friends. They’re distant cousins and former coworkers. These relationships, no matter how distant, mean that officers start seeing citizens as people, and people start seeing officers as humans.

This structure provides tangible, positive effects.

When people are able to recognize the officers that come to assist them in moments of peril, there’s a level of trust established. That trust is vital in situations that are sometimes life-or-death.

“And so, in April when we experienced something that I hope and pray, nobody ever has to experience again, the small, quiet city was hit hard,” Floyd said, referring to a shooting last April that left four young adults dead and 32 people injured.

Floyd said it was through this horrific tragedy that the kindness, love and empathy of the Dadeville community showed.

“Everybody that was affected has received prayers, hugs, some type of love and support,” he said. “And a lot of times, from people that you wouldn’t expect … It truly shows everything that was right about the City of Dadeville and about our community. There’s just some really good people here.”

Dadeville Police Department’s Chief Jonathan Floyd confers with officers and other officials after the April shooting.

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Our Lovely Lake STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE, CLIFF WILLIAMS & AUDRA SPEARS

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id they know? More than a hundred years ago when Alabama Power Company acquired the rights to build a hydroelectric dam at Cherokee Bluffs on the Tallapoosa River, did the developers know the tremendous impact their plan was to have on the local quality of life and economic vitality of the neighboring towns?

Perhaps they had some inkling. History recounts Dadeville’s Nora Miller as playing a role in the choice of the Martin Dam site simply to have her name associated with Alabama development.

“I want no remuneration of any kind except the consciousness of having a part in the development of Alabama,” Author Elizabeth D. Schafer reports Miller as saying when the “Mother of Cherokee Bluffs” was offered payment for guiding Alabama Power Company representatives around the area in the early 1900s.

She must have had quite a vision for the new lake near her hometown.

Did she see the recreation in what is now known as one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation and second home markets? Did she envision the influx kayakers paddling through the shoals, the many anglers crowding local restaurants at tournament times and the grandparents pulling laughing grandchildren on tubes behind pontoon boats? From the valley below, did she smile at the top of Chimney Rock and realize hundreds of boaters would converge there in the next century to cool off on hot summer days?

The gift that Miller gave to her community extends far beyond a few hours of her time and the loan of her automobile – the first one in the county. She helped to make possible a host of activities that feed the economy and the lifestyle of hundreds of people in her community of Dadeville and beyond.

From the Harold Banks Canoe Trail in the lake’s upper reaches to the magnificent dam at the lake’s southern tip, Lake Martin hosts a year-round schedule of activities for every age and taste.

Part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, the Harold Banks Canoe Trail is named for local historian and

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Dadeville native Harold Banks, who paddled the 258-mile length of the Tallapoosa River. Banks has a lifelong relationship with the ancient bluffs and the spectacular Cahaba lily stands along the stillundeveloped river, and his feat brought attention to the pristine river route. Today, Tallapoosa County Tourism hosts an annual Riverfest paddling event on the trail, which takes kayakers along a historic ride from Horseshoe Bend National Military Park to Jaybird Landing.

Anglers also love this area where the shoals empty into the lake proper. Many a winter tournament has been won by hooking a monster bass at the bottom of the shoals. But Lake Martin attracts crappie, striper

Above: The Harbor Pointe lighthouse is a picturesque landmark at Lake Martin; Left: Relaxing in a quiet slough is a popular Lake Martin activity.

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and catfish anglers, too.

A maze of idyllic islands and picturesque inlets, the Dadeville side of Lake Martin is a popular swimming area where boaters congregate on summer weekends.

Visitors often find a volleyball game in process, and several times a year, a band sets up and plays music.

It’s not uncommon for the boats to line up three deep at the beach, while others raft together just offshore.

Several marinas serve boaters along the river’s eastern shoreline of Lake Martin, including Lakeside Marina at Bay Pines and Blue Creek, Harbor Pointe Marina, Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina and Chuck’s.

D.A.R.E. Power Park, which is open May 1 to Labor Day, provides lakegoers with a clean beach swimming area, picnic spots, playgrounds, grills, restrooms and an outdoor amphitheater, among other amenities. This 30-acre park is one of the largest operated by Alabama Power.

Blue Creek is one of Lake Martin’s busiest and most popular areas. From lakeside restaurants at the back of the long, wide creek to its myriad coves and sloughs, boaters window-shop beautiful lake homes, water ski, ride wakeboards and wake surf.

Off-water, Dadeville is home base to other recreational outlets, as well, including hiking trails and the Stillwaters Golf Club.

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association built a series of footpath-only trails that draw thousands of hikers to the area every year. Just off Youngs Ferry Road near Dadeville proper, Smith Mountain boasts a number of popular trails, as well as a panoramic view of Lake Martin from the top of a restored fire tower.

At the base of the fire tower, an outdoor education center offers insight into the history, geology, flora and fauna of Lake Martin. Just north of Martin Dam, the Overlook section and Deadening trails provide numerous hiking options with scenic views and opportunities to observe bald eagles, deer and other local wildlife. In this area, a second fire tower restoration project is under way. Visit crata.org for more information.

Alabama Power maintains a Nature’s Way park and lakeside trail on the lake’s east side, as well. Learn more about Nature’s Way at apcshorelines.com.

New Water Farms off County Road 34 promotes training and ministry in the idyllic setting of a garden. Sunday services are offered in the outdoor chapel and fellowship and missionary opportunities are offered throughout the year. The lodge on the grounds hosts meetings, weddings and other activities as well.

Stillwaters Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course that plays 6,906 yards from the back tees and features Clockwise from Facing Page: Lounging on one of the lake’s many beaches is a great way to spend an afternoon; The lake is famous for its beautiful sunsets; There’s plenty of room for the adventurous; Nature’s beauty can be found along Lake Martin’s 880 miles of shoreline.

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more than 200 feet in elevation. The 18th hole now finishes where the expanse of StillWaters Clubhouse overlooks a breath-taking view of Alabama woodlands and wildlife. Grab a bite or a drink at Copper’s Grill after a round. Visit stillwatersgolf.com or call 256-825-1353 to reserve a tee time or learn more.

Birding in the area also is a popular hobby. The woods along Smith Mountain Drive are a patchwork of mature pines, emergent second-growth pine and mixed pine-hardwood, creating a natural habitat for a plethora of native species.

Another location for birding is Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, the site of the historic Battle of Horseshoe Bend. There is a museum on site, along with walking trails, a driving tour, picnic areas and a slew of re-enactments and historic events held throughout the year. To learn more, visit nps.gov/ hobe.

It’s difficult to imagine that Nora Miller and the minds behind Martin Dam envisioned the growth, recreation and quality of life that now thrives along the 347 miles of the lake’s undulating eastern shoreline. But isn’t it wonderful that they made it all possible?

Left: The playground at D.A.R.E. Park offers physical exercise and sparks children’s imaginative play; Below: Fishing Lake Martin is an important component of the area’s winter economy.

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Unsung Heroes STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS

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hese are folks who get the job done when no one else is doing it, when City funds are not available to hire people to do it, and the task simply needs doing. They roll up their sleeves and haul out the gloves, rakes, hoes and shovels, along with the trimmers, clippers and wheelbarrows, and they make Dadeville look beautiful.

They plant and maintain landscaping around the county courthouse square and other downtown businesses. They diligently clear brush and fallen trees at Keebler Park, decorating the gazebo according to the season and spearheading big projects. They keep Dadeville’s Tree City USA status current, add Christmas decorations to the courthouse square, maintain crepe myrtles and planter beds around the downtown business district, present awards for Yard of the Month and Business of the Month and organize monthly cleanups in spring and summer to keep litter off the streets.

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funding, and the occasional grant can be won to help their efforts, the members of Dadeville’s Beautification Board often fund projects from their own personal pockets.

“It’s a never-ending but very rewarding job,” said Elaine Forbus, co-chair of the Dadeville’s Beautification Board, a nonprofit staffed solely by volunteers.

The board was established in 1981, and Dadeville native and lifelong resident Mickey Forbus joined early. As an agency of the State at that time, the board’s original focus was to plant trees and beautify downtown districts.

“We were a consulting board to maintain the tree populations and make recommendations to the city for maintenance and planning,” he said.

Dadeville met the criteria for designation as a Tree City USA in 1982, largely due to the efforts of the Beautification Board. The board also was instrumental in the building of the gazebo on State Route 49 and maintained a cardboard recycling center for a number

of years.

“One of the members said they ought to put Christmas lights up, and as people donated to that effort, Dadeville became widely known around the area as the City of White Lights,” Elaine Forbus said.

But the original board aged out, and in 1987, Dadeville lost its Tree City USA designation.

The organization was dormant until 2018 when then-sitting Mayor Wayne Smith encouraged Forbus and others to revive the effort. In 2019, the Beautification Board compiled the data and the bulk of the 600 volunteer tree board hours required to reinstate the Tree City USA designation. It’s been current ever since.

The re-established Beautification Board also renewed community pride across the city with monthly Yard of the Month and Business of the Month beautification awards.

“A lot of people strive for the beautification awards. They are a source of pride, and they show appreciation for what they do to improve their properties,” Forbus said.

When the gazebo needed repairs earlier this year, Beautification Board members replaced the steps and spruced up the landscaping.

They cleaned up outside the Dadeville Public Library and last year tallied more than 400 volunteer hours in the installation of Christmas decorations around the courthouse square alone.

“We have a strong volunteer group with several retired contractors, some Master Gardeners and some who just want to make the town look good. They see things that need to be done, and they jump in,” Forbus said.

And while volunteers are quick to put hands to the work, there also is much to be done from an administrative perspective. They helped to select Christmas decorations for the new square when the highway improvement project was completed. When the City’s Christmas tree needed upgrading, they petitioned City and Tallapoosa County officials and others to come up with the funding. They also apply for applicable grants to provide funding for beautification projects.

Last year, they installed more than 64,000 lights around the courthouse square for Christmas, and this year, they will add more wreaths and garlandfor new businesses.

“Years ago, Dadeville was the City of White Lights, and we were asked to bring that back again. The merchants have been supportive of the effort, and we are working to create the feel of an Old Style Christmas,” Forbus said.

Most of the board’s big ticket projects must be done in stages when funding becomes available.

Beautification receives a nominal budget from the City,

but it’s a small amount that doesn’t go very far, Forbus said.

“It’s only about $1,500, and the City will scrape up more money for projects or offer help in-kind when they can,” she added. “Some businesses help with funding and even send their people out to work on projects, too.”

The board ish working on a design for a sign at the walking trail at Keebler Park. Another vision the Beautification Board would like to advance is a sign on U.S. Route 280 that would direct traffic to Dadeville’s historic downtown.

“Manpower goes a long way, but we also need funding,” Mickey Forbus said. “There are some who are willing to help, and that makes a difference. We just think a lot of this little town.”

Facing Page: Tax-deductible donations help the all-volunteer Beautification Board make improvements and increase community pride; This Page Top: Board members dress the gazebo with seasonal decorations; Bottom: The Beautification Board raised funds and planted trees at the high school.

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HEALTHCARE

The doctor is in Q

STORY BY BETSY ILER

uality healthcare is provided to Dadeville and surrounding communities through a network of services from a variety of sources.

Ivy Creek Healthcare provides a spectrum of services to Dadeville area residents, from preventative care to family medicine, lab work, radiology, pharmaceuticals, emergency care, home health, detox and hospice care. With facilities in Dadeville, Alexander City and Tallassee, as well as Wetumpka and more widespread communities, caring and costeffective health care is always close by.

Lake Martin Community Hospital provides surgeries, emergency medicine, pediatrics pain management, sleep lab, in-patient and out-patient services and more. State-of-the-art diagnostic technologies help medical staff with resources for efficient and effective care. But it’s the compassionate, personal care that lifts this facility above and beyond expectations.

Hospital personnel are dedicated to providing effective rural

community health care in this rural setting.

In addition to Lake Martin Community Hospital, Ivy Creek recently opened a walk-in medical care facility at 5958 State Route 49 in Dadeville, bringing qualified healthcare closer to lake area neighborhoods. Ivy Creek Urgent Care of Lake Martin provides evaluation and treatments for minor emergencies, illnesses and injuries. Fully staffed with doctors, nurse practitioners and medical professionals, the center provides flu shots, wellness checks, school and sports physicals and a variety of additional medical services with no referral or appointment necessary, and most insurances are accepted.

Lake Martin Family Medicine, located on the hospital campus, specializes in adult medicine and now offers nutrition counseling services. Services are offered on a discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income, so no one is denied access to quality healthcare due to an inability to pay.

When home health services are ordered by physicians, the team at Ivy Creek Home Health Lake Martin – Dadeville can help. Patients who recently have been released from the hospital or need rehabilitation for joint replacement, stroke or cardiovascular disease could benefit from development of a plan for individualized care through the Ivy Creek Healthcare facility.

In-home nursing services, personal care aides, social services, medical supplies and more are available through Ivy Creek Hospice Dadeville. Research has shown that patients live longer with hospice care, an aggressive symptom management program that allows a person with end stage illness a higher quality of life.

Also on the Lake Martin Community Hospital campus, Lake Martin Pharmacy helps patients manage medications and identifies preventative care measures to help patients stay as healthy as possible. With one-on-one consultations, pharmacists can provide valuable information about drug interactions and side effects, as well cost savings and tips to get the most benefit from medications.

Russell Medical at Medical Park Family Care in Dadeville provides family medicine, EKGs, in-house X-rays, pulmonary function testing, lab work and asthma treatments. Schedule appointments or walk-in.

In addition, Russell Medical Center in Alexander also provides a 24/7 emergency room, as well as a sleep disorders center, sports medicine, wound care and hyperbaric medicine, birthing services, cardiology and vascular services, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.

In the Dadeville area, quality healthcare is only a call away.

Quality healthcare is close by in Dadeville.

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Ivy Creek Healthcare ivycreekhealth.com LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville | 256-825-7821 Services: 24/7 Emergency Room Surgeries Pediatrics Radiology Laboratory Testing Pain Management In-Patient and Out-Patient Services Sleep Studies Wellness Center: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Fitness Complex LAKE MARTIN FAMILY MEDICINE 301 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville | 256-825-7871 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Services: Occupational Medicine Family Medicine, Specializing in Adult Care Nutrition Counseling HOME HEALTH LAKE MARTIN – DADEVILLE 729 E. South St., Dadeville | 256-825-7050 Offers home-oriented alternatives for post-joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease and more.

Russell Medical russellcares.com Medical Park Family Care 1034 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville | 256-825-9900 Walk-in services and scheduled appointments Services: Family Medicine EKGs In-House X-Rays Pulmonary Function Testing Lab Work Asthma Treatment RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER 3316 U.S. Highway 280, Alexander City | 256-329-7100 Services: 24/7 Emergency Room Total Fitness: Physical Therapy + Rehabilitation Programs Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sleep Disorders Center Women’s Center Birthing Services Pediatrics Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Laboratory Surgery Clinic Cancer Center Cardiology Vascular Services Radiology Non-Emergency Urgent Care

Alabama Public Health alabamapublichealth.gov/tallapoosa Tallapoosa County Health Department, Dadeville 220 W. Lafayette St., Dadeville | 256-825-9203 Certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are available at this health department.

Programs and Services: Women, Infants and Children Program Home Care Clinical Services

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Making music in Dadeville Songwriters Festival strikes a chord STORY BY BEN SMITH PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL MURPHY

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he song is composed of nothing but lyrics and an acoustic guitar. It’s spacious, humble and honest.

Especially when played in an intimate setting, like Zazu’s Verandah in Dadeville, where the room is small but not cramped, cozy but comfortable. It’s just large enough to allow the music to bounce off the walls, sounding deep and rich. There are only a handful of people, but they are listening with all the attention of a sold-out stadium. There’s no chatter going on in the background. The music is good, and every word of it seems genuine. Each chord change tells its own story.

This feeling isn’t as easy to come by at a concert, where 50,000 people cram into a stadium, while a cranked-up PA system echoes through the arena and a sweaty guy next to you yells at the band to play “Free Bird” the entire show (the band in this story isn’t even Lynyrd Skynyrd).

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed my share of concerts.

They are unique in their own ways and provide something that a small room filled with quiet people cannot. But its rare that we are able to experience the intimacy of an accomplished musician playing to gatherings of 20 or 30 people. Maybe your uncle whips out his guitar on the family camping trip every year and muddle his way through campfire-standards like Rock Me Mama and Knocking on Heaven’s Door (I’m not making fun of your uncle, I promise). But when songwriters sing their own songs, accompanied by an instrument like the acoustic guitar, it often seems more honest and authentic.

Performances like these are the foundations of music. A single instrument and a single voice; that’s how human beings first heard music. Prehistoric men sat around campfires at night and listened to Gruk bang out his new experimental concept album on a mammoth bone flute. The sort of performer we call a singer/songwriter is the archetype for every iteration of music: recordings, concerts, musicals, music videos, movie scores, elevator music, operas and so much more. It all starts with a person, an instrument and a feeling.

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Clockwise from Above: Adam Hood headlined a concert at Copper’s Grill; Josiah Rodda performed on The Local Stage; Chuck’s was one of 16 venues that featured artists at the Third Annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival in 2023.

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“The people at these venues get that they are there to listen. It’s truly like a listening room,” said Tallapoosa County Director of Tourism Sandra Fuller.

That sort of music can be found throughout the east side of Lake Martin in July, when upwards of 30 songwriters descend on the area for five days of performing at venues across the lake. These are both up-and-coming and well-established songwriters.

Some have millions of followers across social media platforms, and others have worked with the likes of

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Rodney Atkins, Miranda Lambert and George Strait.

Fuller was one of the minds behind creating the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival three years ago. Back then, the festival committee scheduled 12 songwriters across 10 venues. Two years later, the festival had grown to more than 30 songwriters performing at 16 venues.

Fuller said the festival was created with the goal of encompassing the entirety of Lake Martin, not just a single part of the area. One quick look at a map confirms that the goal was met.

The venues stretch across the lake, from Russell Crossroads to downtown Dadeville to Alexander City, with venues both on and off the water.

“The Lake Martin area is becoming more and more musical,” said Fuller. “We’re kind of trying to figure out who we are.”

She pointed out that more restaurants and bars in the area are outfitting their spaces to provide places for musicians to perform.

“Five years ago, we didn’t have that,” said Fuller.

“Five years ago, there were a handful of venues that played live music. But more and more venues are putting that in place now because it’s a big draw.”

The Lake Martin Songwriters Festival attracts plenty

of Lake Martin residents, but many attendees are from other areas. Fuller said data collected on last year’s festival showed that over 50 percent of attendees were from out-of-town area codes. It’s a big indicator, along with the rapidly growing popularity of the event, that the songwriters’ festival could become a draw for tourists, resulting in a further boost to the area economy and reputation as a music-centered hotspot.

“When people think of Nashville, they think of country music. When you look at Muscle Shoals, it’s sort of become the Alabama music area,” said Fuller. “I think we have a lot of musically talented people, and it would be great to be known for that.”

Locations known for their music are notable for the styles that come out of them. The Mississippi Delta spawned the Delta Blues. New Orleans was the birthplace of Jazz, and West Coast rap began in Los Angeles. Maybe the stylistic fingerprint of Lake Martin is the simple, honest singer/songwriter performance.

“You get to hear the songwriters tell the stories about how their songs came about. It’s just the coolest thing,” said Fuller. “Once you hear a story, it becomes kind of etched in your mind. It takes that song to a different level, and you know what the purpose was behind it.

“I always just assumed the people who sang the songs were the ones who wrote them. I never realized there was this group of people that that’s all they do is write songs. That’s all they want to do.

But they come to a bunch of songwriting festivals because there, they get an opportunity to share their own songs and sing their own songs. And they get to tell the stories behind the songs.”

Having a little background on a song can drastically change the experience of listening to it. I don’t know about you, but realizing that the Macarena is actually about a woman who cheats on her boyfriend with his two friends changed its meaning pretty starkly for me. I’m not sure I can put my hands on my hips as enthusiastically now.

But if the Macarena can move me emotionally, the sky is the limit for songs about current and former lovers, daughters dating unpleasant boys and little kids praying to God. There’s a certain level of empathy in hearing men and women sing songs that they created. You can hear it in the lyrics, in the guitars, and most importantly, in the tones of their voices. These are the performances that are more human than most.

Facing Page Top: Kensie Coppin played at Lake Martin Pizza Company in Dadeville; Bottom: Alexander City’s Kyle Wilson performed at Niffer’s Place Lake Martin; This Page Top to Bottom: Goldpine at Niffer’s Place Lake Martin; The last round of the festival was at Copper’s Grill at Stillwaters; Dadeville’s Haley Hawkins performed at Chuck’s Marina.

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WHERE MAGIC HAPPENS STORY BY BETSY ILER PHOTOS BY BETSY ILER & KURT PFITZNER

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urt and Leigh Pfitzner have big plans for Pennington Park this holiday season, including encouraging more elaborate seasonal vignettes, a new Santa’s workshop display and entrances that will lend a sense of magic to the venue.

Four years ago, the Pfitzners opened the park to tree displays by families, friends, businesses, co-workers and others in an attempt to recapture the quaint history of Dadeville as a center of holiday wonder.

“In the 1980s, the cars used to come from miles around and were backed up on State Route 49 to drive by the live Christmas vignettes in Dadeville. Dadeville became known locally as the ‘City of White Lights.’ The pageantry, however, faded and the ‘City of White Lights’ became just a memory. We’re trying to bring back some of that spirit of the season,” Kurt Pfitzner said.

Owners of the city block park, Pfitzner and Leigh open the space year-round for art shows, farmers markets, patriotic displays and private events, but they reserve the holiday season for a very special community display. Marking off 10-foot by 10-foot areas throughout the park, they allow community members and businesses to set up holiday trees or other related displays for public viewing during the month of December. There is no fee for use of the space, but each concept for display must be approved and reserved in advance.

The exhibit is lit on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, and lights shine from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night until early January. Some rules apply, and anyone interested in creating a display space is encouraged to contact the Pfitzners as soon as possible, as preparations for the event began in mid-October.

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sleigh with four lighted reindeer. The sleigh also features a North Pole mailbox where children can deposit letters to the Jolly Old Elf. Each letter is answered with a personalized response from Santa.

“A lot of people come to take photos in the sleigh,” Pfitzner said. “Some of them even use the photos for their Christmas cards – complete with the family pet.”

The sleigh was created in the 1960s as part of the original Dadeville Christmas collection, Pfitzner said.

“When the live vignettes were a highlight years ago, this same sleigh was part of the display,” he explained.

“When that ended, the sleigh was given to a small town in North Alabama that used it for many years until it went into storage. Karen White, original owner of the sleigh, eventually checked with them and learned that they were no longer using the sleigh. So, they took it out of storage and gave it back to us, where it was used for a few years on the Dadeville square. When we thought about bringing this event to Pennington, Karen graciously donated it to the park where it has remained for the past five years.”

The lighting of the park is an event itself. Hot chocolate is served, and the Dadeville Community Chorus presents a holiday concert. Once the trees are lit, visitors stroll along a well-defined trail to view the displays and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Every year, the Pfitzners add more to the grounds. As planning proceeded at Dadeville magazine’s presstime in October, the couple had already procured two 16-foot arched tunnels that will be strung with lights to add to the excitement.

“We want people to feel like they are walking into something very special,” Pfitzner said. “We want it to be a place set apart from the world outside, something

magical.”

They also planned to create a Santa’s workshop display in the park’s pavilion. Not a working shop, but one that will spark visitors’ imaginations and transport them to Santa’s North Pole for a few minutes.

Several times throughout the season, Santa will visit the park to meet with children and have pictures taken with them. Pfitzner encourages those setting up vignettes to be creative in how they decorate their assigned 10-by-10 spaces.

“It doesn’t have to be a tree display. They could do a small scene where visitors might want to take pictures.

We had one where they had a doghouse and a Santa that was decorating the doghouse with lights,” he said. “It could be something related to their business. One year, Lake Martin Pizza Company turned their tree upside down and decorated it like a slice of pizza. We hope people will have fun with it. That’s what it’s all about, celebrating with the community.”

Memorial Day weekend is another very special time at Pennington Park. A retired Air Force colonel with 32 years of active service, Pfitzner commemorates fallen military by planting more than 2,000 U.S. flags in the soil around the park’s central flagpole. More than 100 military grave markers around the display bear the names of deceased service members with local

connections.

As they do with the Christmas display, the Pfitzners add to the exhibit each year. In 2023, Pfitzner crafted life-sized soldier statues from chicken wire and placed them as sentries around the flags. Each was lit at night, so the renditions appeared spirit-like among the remembrance of the fallen. Pfitzner used a mannequin to help fashion the shapes of the statues, which memorialized military personnel from World Wars I and II, a Navy man and a nurse, as well as an officer holding a salute.

“The realism is in the generic image. The transparency is meant to evoke emotion, to represent those who have gone before us. When you have those images of soldiers from the past guarding their fellow men and women in arms, it evokes a sense of pride, remembrance and respect, whether or not they died in battle,” Pfitzner said.

Pennington Park also is available free of charge for weddings, birthday parties, family reunions and more, but events must be pre-approved by the owners. For more information about the park, visit the Facebook page or contact Kurt or Leigh Pfitzner by email at kppfitzner@gmail.com.

Facing Page: Everything’s Art holds an annual show at Pennington Park; Clockwise from Top Left: Volunteers plant 2,000 flags at the park for Memorial Day; Christmas is a magical time at Pennington Park; The Memorial Day display also includes handcrafted wire renditions of military personnel.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

More Room for Trucks STORY BY BEN SMITH

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esidents in the Dadeville area will benefit not only from quicker fire response times, but also from decreased home insurance rates as the City completes a new fire station on Young’s Ferry Road. Those living within 5 miles of the station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant will see a positive change in their ISO rating. The necessity of a new station became apparent when the aging Old Susanna Fire Station was deemed inadequate.

The Old Susanna station’s main function has been to store firetrucks, but on account of the building’s age, the newer truck models were too large to fit inside the garage. The tall, uninsulated garage sits on a lot leased from Alabama Power, and it is heated by a single propane space heater. The roof leaks when it rains, and the structure is infested with termites.

These conditions prompted the City of Dadeville to begin construction on a new station, which will allow the department to serve a wider area. The projected cost is estimated at around $400,000.

“The fire station is very important, but it only needs to be functional,” said Dadeville Fire Chief Scott Atkins. “We don’t need to build the Taj Mahal. We don’t need a castle.”

Atkins said the cost is relatively low compared to fire departments in larger cities, where bids often reach upwards of $4 million to $5 million. The new station initially will include only the essential elements, such as

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an engine bay, a restroom and a county voting booth.

The department plans to add living quarters, a kitchen and a designated training area in the future.

Atkins said that as the area becomes more populated, the need for firefighters has grown drastically.

“The more dense you are, the higher the chance for something happening. It requires more equipment, personnel to cover,” said Atkins, adding that while fire codes have reduced the frequency of building fires, the fires tend to burn quicker and hotter.

“Before, when everything was made out of solid wood, the fires didn’t burn as hot, which gave us more time when we’d get the call to get there. The fire was held to one room, versus the whole house being over because the fire spread so fast. The dynamic of fire has changed. So, we may not have the numbers of fires, but when we do have fires, there’s a great tendency for them to be worse.”

The Dadeville Fire Department encourages all interested in serving their community to apply to be volunteer firefighters. Trainings are held at the Dadeville Fire Hall on the first and third Thursdays of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The City’s firehouse is not tall enough to house modern trucks, so a new fire station was built, offering more protection and reduced insurance rates for residents.

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Azteca’s Mexican Grill 18092 U.S. Route 280 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1898

Copper’s Bar & Grill 797 Moonbrook Dr. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3536

Bob’s Fine Food & BBQ 306 N. Broadnax St. #1307 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1824

Fusion Grill 1065 Tallassee St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1858

Castelluccio Lake Martin 7051 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853

General’s Cafe 11051 AL-22 New Site, AL 36256 256-234-2121

Chuckwalla’s Pizza at Chuck’s Marina 237 Marina Rd. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-7733

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Niffer’s Place Lake Martin Fusion Grill

Oskar’s Cafe

Lake Martin Creamery 8212 County Rd. 34 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3246

NolaBama Snack Shack 109 W South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1777

Tallapoosa Nutrition 132 W Cusseta St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-4052

Lil Smokey’s BBQ 8678 State Route 50 Dadeville, AL 36853 334-530-3959

Ooh Crabs Juicy Seafood 17957 U.S. Route 280, Suite D Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1163

The Burritos Corner Mexican Grill 8605 State Route 50 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1887

Me Mama’s Grub Hub 332 E South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3314

Oskar’s Café 6684 State Route 49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-4827

The Funky Goat 145 N. Tallassee St. Dadeville AL 36853 256-307-1675

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza 191 E South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1246

Poplar Dawg’s Eatery 10277 County Rd. 34 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-9288

Twice Baked 5058 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 334-744-3061

Niffer’s Place Lake Martin 7500 State Route 49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-5950

Sadies Goldenrod Cafe 105 West Columbus St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-269-2870

Yellow Top Ice Cream Shop 205-531-7628

Nirvana Latte 5054 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1253

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Womens Wellness STORY BY BETSY ILER

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honda and Skip Courtney at Destination Glamping Resort offer great escapes, drawing visitors to music events, wellness weekends and more in their luxury accommodations surrounded by picturesque woods close to home. In addition to intimate summer concerts with Nashville performers, this year, the couple added women’s wellness weekend programs to their one-of-a-kind offerings.

“We’ve created an experience where women can unplug from their day to day and really focus around taking care of self, pampering self, taking a time out,” explained Rhonda Courtney, who owns Dadeville’s award-winning glamping haven with her husband, Skip.

The mid-October weekend started on Friday afternoon with a wine tasting meet-and-greet. On Saturday, Eloise Faber-Stewart of Eloise Design Co. in Auburn conducted a two-hour high-end training on how to build personal time into daily routines. That session was followed by a two-hour sound therapy session with a plethora of instruments and a retreat to Zen space.

The weekend included an afternoon of nothing but personal time – no agenda, no to-do lists and no

pressure.

“Relax in a hammock with a book, go canoeing, go for a hike, however you want to spend the time,” Courtney said.

After a fresh farm-to-table dinner with musical entertainment on Saturday night, weekenders enjoyed brunch and prepared to return to daily life with more tools to make the busy days less stressful. It was just one of the experiences The Destination Glamping Resort offers to locals and visitors alike.

The only venue of its kind in the Lake Martin area, The Destination Glamping Resort is located on more than 100 acres bordering the lake’s Sandy Creek. Accommodations include four unique, climate controlled glamping experiences in sturdy, wellappointed Safari Tents. Each glamping tent is nestled in the pine and hardwood forest just outside of Dadeville and features amenities that include spacious decks, hot tubs, refrigerators, microwaves, grills, luxurious bedding, tiled showers, granite countertops and fire pits. Guests can immerse themselves in nature by hiking, kayaking or canoeing, bird watching, star gazing and more.

In addition to the luxury tents, events often are held in the resort’s Sandy Creek Lodge. The owners host private dinners in the wine cellar, jam sessions, corporate retreats and meetings, rehearsal dinners and other events here. Music also is featured in the resort’s intimate amphitheater at Southwind Stage.

“We want to be known for our experiences,” Courtney said, “experiences for couples, for families, for friends.”

Visit The Destination Glamping Resort online or on Facebook.

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Lodging From cozy to luxurious, Dadeville’s overnight options accommodate every budget

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STORY BY BEN SMITH PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & BETSY ILER

ver 100 events take place every year across Tallapoosa County. In Dadeville alone, there are football games and festivals during the fall, fishing tournaments and Christmas celebrations in the winter and live music throughout the summer and spring. For a town of about 3,000 people, there’s plenty to do.

With these events – and others – come visitors.

They may be families looking for vacations on the lake, or football fans hoping to find a quiet place to crash for the Iron Bowl. Either way, they’re going to need somewhere to stay.

Hotels might be the first option for most people; however, the options are limited in Dadeville. There’s the cozy Creekside Lodge, a rustic cabin-themed hotel located on Lake Martin. Or the Courtside Inn at Stillwaters, with its southern-decorated rooms

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overlooking the beautiful Stillwaters Golf Course.

There’s also the historic Miller Hotel on the square that is currently under construction. The Destination Glamping Resort offers another unique lodging option in the area.

But with only these few options for lodging, tourists may choose to to visit another area entirely. That’s money lost out on lodging taxes. Restaurants miss out on lunch and dinner sales; retail locations sell fewer items; gas stations are less busy, etc. The effects of tourism on a city are numerous and exponential, and lodging is the first step in attracting tourists. That’s where short-term rentals come into play for Dadeville.

Short-term rentals are the prime function behind popular vacation-rental apps, such as Airbnb and VRBO, and they are the primary means of lodging across Dadeville.

“What people may not understand is you’ve got the two main ones, which are the VRBOs and the Airbnbs. But you also have close to 75 different types of rental organizations that people go to so they can put their homes up for renting,” said Sandra Fuller, director of tourism for Tallapoosa County. “Some people use realtors to get through the process. Some people do it on their own and build websites and promote the homes themselves. There’s lot of places for people to list their properties.”

There are over 350 listings for short-term rentals across Tallapoosa County, a number that has consistently increased over the past few years. COVID saw the prevalence of these rentals increase greatly, and in the last year, short-term rental listings increased from 250 to 350.

These rentals provide a vast range of options for tourists to choose from. There are hundreds of listings for lodgings on the water, and others closer to Auburn. There are luxurious lake houses and cozy condominiums. A wide range of price points and lodging styles encourage tourism in Dadeville.

“Most of the time, rural areas are heavily dependent on short-term rentals,” said Fuller. “Because they may not have a lot of hotels, but they have a lot of different events that are in their area that draw people to the area and need places for people to stay. Short-term rentals are our lodging. We’re overflown when we have ball tournaments or fishing tournaments or big events, and we want people to stay in Tallapoosa County.”

Unlike hotels, short-term rentals are typically not self-contained businesses. They tend to serve as supplemental incomes for homeowners looking to make some money from an unused vacation home.

While they may not be available year-round, these homes are less subject to depending on inconsistent

rates of tourism throughout the year.

But just like hotels, these rentals pay a lodging tax that provides Dadeville with a direct economic benefit, in addition to the attraction of customers to restaurants, bars and shops. Through short-term rentals, the town of Dadeville can maintain a steady rate of tourism throughout the year.

Clockwise from Facing Page Left: The Destination Glamping Resort; Creekside Lodge in Blue Creek; Courtside Inn at Stillwaters; and a short-term rental on the lake.

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Local pickleball players turned out to support local arts.

FUN-RAISING STORY BY HENRY ZIMMER & PHOTO BY ABIGAIL MURPHY

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ickleball and the performing arts don’t share a lot in common. But that didn’t stop the Dadeville Performing Arts Center from utilizing the sport that’s now sweeping the nation to bring awareness to the center’s programs.

DPAC hosted a community pickleball tournament to raise funds for the center. With almost 30 participants, some coming from Auburn and Alexander City, the group raised $1,600.

“The main purpose of the weekend was to be a fun fundraiser,” tournament organizer John Tincher said.

“Everyone seemed to have a very good time.”

The participants played in about four games each, with a playoff system in place. Groups were split by skill level, including a group that was purely for fun and another, more competitive, classification; however, the games were not played in standard tournament format.

The games were set by drawing numbers at the beginning of the day. Each game then featured a new partner and opponent for each individual player, furthering the community aspect through luck-of-thedraw style of play.

“It was a little different,” Tincher said. “It was to mix up and get people to know each other.”

This was the second time DPAC has offered the tournament, and as pickleball continues to grow daily,

Tincher hopes this tournament does as well.

“Pickleball is exploding across the country,” he said.

“People of all skill levels can play, and I think that was an advantage of our tournament. We will be looking to have a third year.”

The money raised for the weekend went toward helping DPAC provide top-of-the-line production for the Dadeville community and its visitors. Local community supporters also helped the DPAC organizers, allowing for door prizes to be made available to participants.

“We were really pleased with that,” Tincher said of community involvement. “It was a good way for people not familiar with the Dadeville Performing Arts Center to be aware, while also playing some fun pickleball.”

Tincher noted that while some people came to the tournament focusing more on the athletic side of the weekend, they left with a broader understanding of the performing arts.

That, in turn, could not only help DPAC grow but also will help grow the Dadeville community as a whole.

“That was the secondary purpose of the tournament, to have the community be more aware of what is going on at the performing arts center,” Tincher said. “At least half were familiar, so the other half gained some information and will hopefully be involved moving forward.”

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KEEBLER PARK Benches, planters, bike racks and other improvements are on the way STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTO BY KENNETH BOONE

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hrough the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a local industry and a lot of elbow grease from Dadeville Beautification Board members, Keebler Park is getting a healthy dose of tender, loving care.

Established in 1999, Keebler Park offers residents and visitors a respite in the woods with a three-quarter-mile paved walking trail, picnic tables and an array of wildflowers. There are benches along the path, so walkers are able to rest or take some time to reflect in nature.

The Beautification Board assists the City with park cleanups by organizing brush trimming, clearing and other general maintenance and improvement projects with help from a few local businesses.

“We had a big cleanup in the spring,” said Beautification Board Co-chair Elaine Forbus. “The City hired contractors to come in and repair damage to the walking path, and Hellas personnel helped with weed eating, trimming overgrown shrubs, picking up fallen limbs and other maintenance. Forbus Custom Pools employees reinstalled pavers and added caps to the handprint wall. We’re planning some landscaping projects this fall, funded by a Good Roots grant awarded by Alabama Power.”

Pediatrics Associates’ Dr. Eric Tyler is working with the Beautification Board to install a living memorial for those affected by the mass shooting of April 15, in which four youth were killed and 32 wounded.

“It will be a reflection garden with trees and a bench there and a plaque,” Forbus explained.

The park suffered severe damage when straight-line winds toppled trees, and cleanup resources were limited. But the area has become a pet project for the Beautification Board, which often holds work parties there.

In addition, ENI, a grant program through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Alabama, made possible $50,000 in improvements for the park. The upgrades will include custom sculpted bike racks, benches, exercise equipment and planters. Some elements will be specifically designed for children with developmental disabilities, like autism.

The ENI amenities will be placed on a 6-inch crushed gravel floor and will be low maintenance. The project will include signs demonstrating how to use the exercise equipment. Weather permitting, the installation was expected to begin this month and will be complete within six months. The program also will purchase 15 trees.

A new neighborhood initiative will bring $50,000 in improvements to Dadeville’s Keebler Park.

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Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest

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STORY BY BETSY ILER & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & AUDRA SPEARS

or the first time in the publication’s history, Lake Martin Living magazine hosted its annual art contest at Dadeville Performing Arts Center, and the community responded with off-the-chart enthusiasm and attendance.

The contest awarded $1,000 in prizes to artists from around the state who entered photographs, paintings, drawings, glasswork and hanging sculpture inspired by the beauty, nature and lifestyle of Alabama. All entries were displayed during an exhibit and wine-and-cheese reception on Sept. 28. More than 100 people attended the event, which showcased 103 pieces by 60 artists.

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DPAC. Lake Martin Living’s original owners launched the annual in-office contest in 1991 to generate cover art for the monthly periodical. When Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., purchased the publication in 2012, the contest was expanded to include a public exhibit and reception. At least one work from each entering artist is featured inside the October issue of the magazine, and one of the first place winners in art or photography is shown on the issue’s cover.

The reception was standing room only as patrons browsed the exhibit on the walls and temporary display panels throughout the center’s main room. Music was

provided by Suzanne Scholz, and Mrs. P’s created an 8-foot charcuterie board for the event. Tickets to the show were $15, and the entry fee for each piece of art was $20, which included a ticket to the reception.

DPAC Director Kim Walls said the center’s board was pleased with the show’s attendance, which included many patrons who had not previously visited or supported the performing arts facility.

Everything’s Art and Pennington Park were presenting sponsors for the show.

Additional sponsors included Oskar’s, The Mitchell House, Brooke Bartol, Tallapoosa County Tourism, Waymon Williams at Gunn Homes and Land, Alex City Arts, Karen Jennings and Picket Fence in Alexander City.

Security was provided by Dadeville Police officers, and additional support for the event was provided by Alexander City Schools, The Funky Goat, Kenneth Boone, Dorothy Littleton, Lake Martin Area United Way, Alexander City Theatre II, Market 34, Megan Mullins Photography, Kurt and Leigh Pfitzner, DPAC Director Kim Walls and the DPAC Board of Directors.

Top: The art reception was standing room only as guests mingled, enjoyed wine, desserts and an 8-foot charcuterie board; Above: Mark Mortensen’s impressionist cottage painting was among the winners.

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Dadeville Area Churches ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-404-5743 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Mt. Zion Baptist State Route 22, New Site Pine Grove Baptist 281 Pine Grove Loop, Dadeville 256-825-4963 Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Shady Grove Baptist Shady Grove Ln., Jackson’s Gap 256-224-3166 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 456 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256-825-1755 BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd., Jackson’s Gap, 256-307-1708 Bethel Baptist 2367 Youngs Ferry Rd,, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist 5891 Lovelady Rd., Dadeville 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-307-1029 Daviston Baptist 211 Church Rd., Daviston 256-395-4689 Eagle Creek Baptist 7680 Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville, 256-269-3377

Fellowship Baptist 1731 Buttston Rd., Dadeville First Baptist 178 S. Tallassee Street, Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 U.S. Route 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-496-2154 Horseshoe Bend Baptist 17363 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 256-825-7544 Jackson’s Gap Baptist 23 E. Church St., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-6814 Lake Martin Baptist 9823 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 State Route 50, Dadeville 256-373-3293 Lebanon Baptist 8413 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville 256-234-7541 Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville New Concord Baptist 396 Concord Rd., Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Baptist 13890 State Route 22 E., Daviston 256-234-2932 Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle, Dadeville Pine Grove Baptist 1878 County Rd. 34, Camp Hill 256-329-8313

CHURCH OF CHRIST Dadeville Church of Christ 1404 East LaFayette St., Dadeville Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd., Jackson’s Gap CHURCH OF GOD Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-8820 | 256-749-6775 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Lake Martin Church of the Nazarene 16797 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville HOLINESS House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill METHODIST – UNITED First United Methodist 140 West Lafayette St., Dadeville 256-825-4404 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 108 Church Rd., Daviston Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist 22525 State Route 22 E., Daviston 256-395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 800 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-596-3411 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 171 Okefuska St., Dadeville 256-825-4081 INDEPENDENT New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367

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NEW BUSINESS From bees to skis, Dadeville business is booming STORY & PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL MURPHY

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ultiple businesses are popping up around Dadeville. Some work with bees; others wood and some with flowers. One thing these business owners have in common is seeing the charm and potential of Dadeville.

The Bee N B

Ted Kretschmann is the owner of Alabama Bee Company — making him the largest beekeeper in the state for the past 50 years. While most of his products go out in barrels for industrial use, many locals have been asking him where they can buy his honey.

Kretschmann used to have a shop out on U.S. Route 280, and now, he is reopening a spot along the Dadeville Square.

The Bee N B expected to open sometime in

October at 224 W Cusseta St. The small shopt is lined with hexagon shelving to maximize storage space and create a beehive effect.

The shop will sell 100 percent pure, raw, natural honey in honey bear containers of various sizes, as well as handmade 100 percent pure beeswax tapers and rolled beeswax candles.

Kretschmann said the bee business is technical farming, and it’s something he started studying at a young age.

“I was 10 years old and was really inquisitive,” he said. “My mother thought I would get into trouble. A friend of mine’s dad had bees. So, I got a hive of bees, and I built it. We now run about 1,800 of them.”

Along with the bee company, Kretschmann owns some of the buildings along Cusseta Street. When he first bought the strip about six years ago, they were all painted a whitecream color.

He renovated the buildings and repainted them with bright colors.

Since then, more buildings have been painted around the square.

“It’s amazing what a gallon of paint will do, because after we did that the town came to life,” he said.

The hours of operation will be Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shelving at The Bee N B reflects the shop’s product line.

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Above Left: Steve Knutson fashions Adirondack chairs out of old wooden skis; Above Right: Wind chimes hang from a piece of driftwood.

K&S KreationS

Along East South Street, a new woodworking shop has begun construction. Steve Knutson has been selling some of his pieces at Surplus City for the past year.

With his approaching retirement from Lockheed Martin, he decided to open his own space. K&S KreationS will have a workspace area and a place to buy his pieces.

Knutson will have swing beds and larger custom wood items for sale. Plus, his neighbor has offered to do the engraving work for his pieces.

Knutson said his wife, Kirsten, also has been a big influence with his woodworking projects.

“My wife, she’s very creative,” he said. “She just looks at something and goes, ‘Could you do that?’ and I go, ‘I don’t know, but I could try.’”

Knutson picked up woodworking from his grandfather. One of his most notable works is his Adirondack chairs made from old water skis.

Most of the skis he uses are 40 to 50 years old.

Knutson goes to garage sales and thrift stores to find them. In addition, some people bring him their own wooden skis to repurpose into chairs.

Because of this, the chairs are limited, but he

enjoys how they become like art pieces as well.

The Knutsons came to Lake Martin in the early 2000s. They started in the Alexander City area and moved to Stillwaters about four years ago.

“I think most people that come here quickly realize, ‘Why would I want to be here,’ it’s the community,” Knutson said. “This is just a great small town.”

K&S KreationS plans to be open around Christmastime or the start of the New Year. The shop is located at 2668 E. South St.

Flower Shop

In downtown Dadeville, the sign for Pearson’s Place still hangs, and the flower shop soon will be renewed. Chris McClendon used to work for Frank Pearson back when it was his store.

She said she loved working for him, especially on the gifts side with its big old-fashioned bow maker. In 2020, she bought the building from Pearson to turn it into a flower shop and a boutique at the suggestion of her daughter, Maddie.

At that time, 18-year-old Maddie had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While attending Auburn University her freshman year, Maddie

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woke up crying in pain. It was later discovered she had a 16.5 centimeter tumor.

It was removed in less than a week, but it had metastasized to her lymph nodes.

Maddie died on World Ovarian Cancer Day — May 8, 2021.

“I don’t want it to be a sad place,” McClendon said of her future shop. “It’s a way for me to heal and to help carry my daughter’s memory. She was really excited when I bought the building.”

McClendon said her daughter had such a fun personality. At Dadeville High School, Maddie was a co-captain cheerleader. She also ran track and played softball. McClendon wants her shop to bring joy in her daughter’s memory.

Currently, McClendon is working through the renovation process and does not plan to open until 2025. While working full-time at Auburn, McClendon has done flower arrangements for proms and weddings on the side.

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With her future shop, she hopes to order from local flower farmers, offer wedding registries and sell house plants along with the flowers. She also would like to incorporate philanthropic efforts toward gynecological cancers or local charities and host small classes to bring the community in.

“It’s a passion I have, too,” McClendon said of starting the business. “I grew up in this town. It’s really exciting to me to see this renovation and revitalization. I just think Dadeville has great potential and good people here.”

Down State Route 49

Not only is Dadeville bringing in more business, but it’s also expanding its city limits for businesses. A shopping center down State Route 49 was spot annexed into Dadeville earlier this year.

The shopping center is currently open with Big Fish Real Estate Group, Ivy Creek Family Care of Lake Martin, Fawn Brook Home Market, Liquor by the Lake, Mortgage Pro and Lake Martin Closings.

The center also ishome to a wine-tasting boutique called Lucky Flight Bottle Shoppe. A dentist’s office, grocery store and a car wash are expected to open soon, as well.

The new shopping center on State Route 49 in Dadeville opened with much fanfare and anticipation.

SMALL Town, BIG Thinkers.

Join us in powering economic development along the shoreline of Lake Martin.

Driving growth Connecting community Building local business Accelerating the economy Advancing quality of life

Connect with us!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Left to Right: Crank 4 Bank; Russell Lands fireworks at Lake Martin Amphitheater; Dadeville Performing Arts Center

JANUARY Dadeville Chamber Banquet: The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber hosts its annual awards banquet and dinner to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals in the town and install new chamber officers.

Contact the chamber at 256-825-4019 for more information about this event and others in the Dadeville area.

Old 280 Boogie: Originally started to celebrate the construction of a highway bypass around the little town of Waverly, this annual all-day music festival is held at Standard Deluxe. Bands perform all day, and concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and coolers to enjoy the show.

Vendors and food options are available as well. For more information, visit standarddeluxe.com.

FEBRUARY Lake Watch Annual Meeting: Lake Watch will hold an annual general membership meeting this month to review water quality, monitoring and pending legislation that could affect the lake. Visit lakewatch.org for more information.

Water Cycle: Alabama Power hosts the annual Water Cycle and Dam Jam at Martin Dam, with 60, 20 and 15-mile bike rides to raise funds for drinking water projects in Guatemala and Bolivia.

Wedding and Event Expo: The Mitchell House in Dadeville hosts this annual show to highlight venues, bands, decorations, caterers and other services for local events and weddings. The $10 admission is donated to the Lake Martin Area United Way. Look for announcements in the February bridal issue of Lake magazine.

MARCH Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Horseshoe Bend Military Park hosts the anniversary of this historic 1814 battle each year with live reenactments and demonstrations of Creek Indian and frontier life. For more information, visit nps.gov/hobe.

Chili Cook-off: Enter your favorite chili recipe in this Pennington Park event or come out to try all the different varieties. Prizes for the best recipes and best looking booth. Contact Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-826-4019 for more information.

APRIL Crank4Bank: This annual tagged fishing tournament runs through July 4, giving anglers a chance to win a $1 million cash prize, a new bass boat, a truck or $1,500 per tagged bass caught. Visit crank4bank.com for details, rules and registration or purchase your ticket from a member of a local high school fishing team to help them raise money for their clubs.

Master Gardener’s Plant Sale: The Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners hold their annual plant sale each spring to raise funds for programs and to help local gardeners start their planting. Visit mg.aces.edu/Tallapoosa for information about the Master Gardeners program.

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MAY Dadeville Community Chorus Spring Concert: Local musicians practice for months for this annual tradition of patriotic anthems and sing alongs to well-known songs. For tickets, visit dadevilleperformingartscenter.com.

New Water Century Cycling Event: New Water Farms hosts an annual cycling ride in the Lake Martin area with three routes available: 30, 60 and 100 miles. For information, visit newwater.com.

Union VFD Spring Festival: Each year, the volunteer fire department hosts this long-running community event for fellowship and a chance to meet the local firefighters. The event features home-cooked barbecue sales, arts and crafts booths, music, a flea market, a bake sale, demonstrations and lots of kids’ activities. For more information, call the fire department at 256-825-0016.

JUNE Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce BBQ Social: The Lake Martin Area Dadeville Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual BBQ Social, providing drinks, dancing, good food and great company to raise scholarships for local high school students. Purchase of a ticket comes with catered food, lemonade, beer and wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Chamber Executive Molly Parker at 256-825-4019 for more information.

Lake Martin United Way Day of Action: Join the fun and fellowship as community volunteers help clean up and improve the local schools before school starts again in the fall. Projects could include painting, landscaping, power washing, cleaning and more. To learn more or to volunteer, contact Lake Martin Area United Way at 256-329-3600.

Left to Right: Songwriters Festival; Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest; Everything’s Art at Pennington Park

Summer Music and Related Arts Camp: Dadeville Performing Arts Center and associated organizations will offer a four-day integrated music/ art/dance/drama camp for Tallapoosa County children in grades one through five. The program is free for local children. Program registration information will be available at dadevilleperformingartscenter.com.

early fall, and a reception will be held at DPAC to display the artwork and announce the winners. Purchase tickets online, or in-person at the Tallapoosa Publisher’s office in Alexander City. Details will be announced in Lake Martin Living editions leading up to September, or visit lakemagazine. life/lakemartinliving/.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Dadeville Public Library will kick off it’s summer reading program in downtown Dadeville. The program is open to all ages, and weekly prizes are awarded for reading and participation. Visit the library at 205 N. West St., or sign up online at dadevillepubliclibrary.com

OCTOBER Fall Boogie: Standard Deluxe in Waverly features a multi-cultural lineup of artists at its outdoor pavilion. This spin-off to the spring Old 280 Boogie includes arts vendors and food. Eventgoers should bring blankets, chairs and coolers to stake out a good spot on the grassy lawn.

JULY Cornhole Tournament: Hosted by the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual competition offers players of all levels the chance to win some prizes. Registration includes a T-shirt. Contact the chamber for more information at 256-825-4019.

Fireworks and Concert: Russell Lands On Lake Martin hosts a not-tobe-missed July Fourth celebration at the Lake Martin Amphitheater with fireworks and musical concert. Visit the website at Russelllands.com/blog/ events for details.

Heart of Waverly BBQ: This day-long concert at Standard Deluxe in Waverly features multiple bands performing throughout the day on the outdoor stage, and plenty of barbecue items and handcrafted wares are available for purchase.

Lake Martin Songwriters Festival: Over 30 musicians will perform at 15 or mroe different venues across Lake Martin during this five-day festival.

To stay updated on which songwriters and venues will be included in 2024, visit the festival’s web page at lakemartinsongwritersfestival.com.

AUGUST Art in the Park: Everything’s Art hosts an annual art festival at Pennington Park featuring local artisans, music, food and more.

Duck Norris Race: The Alabama Sheriff’s Girls Ranch and the Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center are beneficiaries of the Annual Duck Norris Ducky Derby. The ducks will be released at Chuck’s Marina on beautiful Lake Martin. Buy one duck (or 100) and race for a chance to win $2,500.

SEPTEMBER Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest: Lake Martin Living hosts their annual art and photography contest to benefit the Dadeville Performing Arts Center. Submissions will run through late summer to

Fall Festival: The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual celebration with hundreds of vendors, food and fun for the kids. Held just off the downtown Dadeville courthouse square, the event features bouncy houses, pony rides, music and more to make this an event that draws thousands of visitors every year. For more information, contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

NOVEMBER Denim and Diamonds: This annual charity ball is held at Lake Community Church in Dadeville to support the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Martin Area United Way. A ticket includes a steak dinner, silent auction and live music.

Dadeville Christmas Open House: Dadeville’s businesses stay open on a Sunday in November to encourage Christmas shopping and exploration of the town’s charming downtown area.

Renew Our Rivers Cleanup: All around the lake, hundreds of volunteers turn out the first weekend of November to clean up trash on area roadways and in the lake to keep our Treasured Lake clean. Look for details in the October and November issues of Lake magazine and send in your photos to enter the magazine’s Golden Picker drawing to win a bag of merchandise valued at $1,000 from local businesses.

DECEMBER Spirit of a Hometown Christmas: The annual Christmas parade comes through downtown Dadeville and includes festive floats, music and organization participation. Vendors are on-site as well to sell food, arts and crafts and other goods.

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Utilities & Emergency Services

Dadeville and the Lake Martin area are getting better broadband access.

Several projects are under way in and around Dadeville, thanks to grants approved by Gov. Kay Ivy in 2021 to improve access to broadband internet.

Three internet providers received grants for work in Tallapoosa County and the Lake Martin area. Together, the grants total over $300,000 and will provide much-needed upgrades to broadband access in the area. With more work and school moving online and requiring remote access, the need for stronger, faster internet is great. These grants will make a huge difference in the service available in the area.

Point Broadband, a fiber-based technology company, received one of the grants and has partnered with Alabama Power to take on a portion of the fiber infrastructure around Dadeville. The company has a mission to provide superior fiber-based broadband solutions and does so by partnering with the community and local utility companies −in this case, Alabama Power. The improvements Point Broadband is bringing will have a great impact on the area.

Spectrum Southeast also received one of the Tallapoosa County grants and will be increasing internet access for up to 244 households. This will improve the lives of many people and will benefit the continuing growth of the Lake Martin area. Windstream Alabama received the final grant for areas in Tallapoosa County. The company will be able to provide internet services to homes in the Camp Hill area.

For questions about services from utility providers, contact the following:

CABLE & SATELLITE

Spectrum: 866-874-2389 | 879 Market Place, Alexander City | spectrum.com Cable Busters: 256-825-9939 | 940 Campbell Rd., Dadeville | Cablebusters-satellite-communication-service.business.site AT&T Internet and DirectTV: 256-229-3755 | 4529 State Route 280, Alexander City | att.com

WATER

City of Dadeville’s Water Department 265 N. Broadnax St. | 256-825-9242 | cityofdadevilleal.org/water/ Water deposits are $50 for homeowners and $100 for renters.

Walnut Hill Water Authority 7794 State Route 50, Dadeville | 256-825-9841 walnuthillwater.nextbillpayonline.com.

GAS

City of Dadeville’s Gas Department Annie Fitten, Clerk 826 E. Columbus St. | 256-825-9242 | cityofdadevilleal.org/gas Gas deposits are $100 for homeowners and $200 for renters.

ELECTRICITY

You can start, stop or transfer electric service with Alabama Power online at alabamapower.com. The website also offers information regarding reporting an outage, products, services and conservation. Call Alabama Power at Residential Service: 1-800-245-2244 or Business Service: 1-888-430-5787. Visit the local office at 225 E. Lafayette St. in Dadeville or alabamapower.com for more information.

GARBAGE PICKUP

Waste Management regularly makes pickups Monday through Wednesday. All trash must be placed in trash bags. Trashcans should not be overfilled; the lid should be able to fully close. If your trash can is damaged or missed from pick-up, call Dadeville City Hall at 256-825-9242.

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Streetside household garbage pickup is scheduled for each Wednesday and is limited to big items that do not fit in garbage cans. Appliances containing freon, car/tractor batteries, old tires and roof shingles are prohibited. Items that are picked up may be hauled to the city dump for a $10 dump fee, to be paid at City Hall.

On Fridays, the City will pick up limbs and other vegetative matter from along the right of ways. All leaves must be bagged, and limbs cut in 5- to 10-foot sections and placed perpendicular to the road. Anything weighing more than 100 pounds is prohibited.

Garbage deposits are $57.50 for residential customers and $60 for commercial or industrial customers. Deposits can be paid at City Hall at 265 N. Broadnax St. in Dadeville.

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE OFFICE

Tallapoosa County Courthouse 125 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256-825-4266 | tallaco.com/probate.asp.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Services include but are not limited to license issuance, renewals, tags, titles, boat registration and hunting and fishing licenses.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration information and the registration form can be found at tallaco.com/voter.asp.

With a valid Alabama Driver’s License or non-driver’s identification card, residents are eligible for online voter registration.

If you do not qualify for online voter registration, you can download and print the State of Alabama Voter Registration Form. The completed application can be hand-delivered or mailed to the local Board of Registrars at 125 N. Broadnax St., Room 20, in Dadeville.

To be eligible for an upcoming election, your registration must be complete and accepted at least 10 days prior to the election.

PUBLIC SAFETY

For emergencies, dial 911 for immediate assistance in the Dadeville area.

Dadeville Police Department Chief Jonathan Floyd 192 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville Non-Emergency 256-825-6212 Investigator: 256-825-9959 Narcotics Investigation: 256-825-7080 Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jimmy Abbett 316 Industrial Park Dr., Dadeville Non-emergency 256-825-4264 Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Scott Atkins 339 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville Non-Emergency 256-825-8534 Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Rooms 9 and 16 Director: Jason Moran | jmoran@tallaco.com Administrative Assistant: Brandi Hardy | bhardy@tallaco.com Sign up to receive emergency alerts at tallaco.com.

For information on emergency healthcare facilities, see page 38.

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TALLAPOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TCBOE meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. in the boardroom. To address the board, a request must be submitted to the board secretary by the Wednesday prior to the meeting. For more information about the Tallapoosa County School System, visit tallapoosak12.org.

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 679 E. Columbus St., Dadeville - 256-825-0746 Superintendent: Raymond C. Porter raymond.porter@tallapoosak12.org Administrative Assistant: Kayla Ceman kayla.ceman@tallapoosak12.org Deputy Superintendent: Casey C. Davis casey.davis@tallapoosak12.org Director of Special Education: Page Cotten 256-825-0746, ext. 23 page.cotten@tallapoosak12.org Board Members District 1: Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton 256-896-4446 matilda.hamilton@tallapoosak12.org District 2: Martin Johnson 256-825-6402 martin.johnson@tallapoosak12.org District 3: Michael Carter, President 256-825-5554 michael.carter@tallapoosak12.org District 4: Carla Talton, Vice President 256-825-4453 carla.talton@tallapoosak12.org District 5: Linda Daniel 256-329-2688 linda.daniel@tallapoosak12.org TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS Dadeville Elementary School (Pre-kindergarten through grade 6) 670 E. Columbus St., Dadeville - 256-825-6811 Principal: Diane Miller diane.miller@tallapoosak12.org

Reeltown High School (Grades 7 through 12) 4090 State Route 120, Notasulga -334-257-1670 Principal: Cliff Maddox cliff.maddox@tallapoosak12.org Edward Bell Career Tech Center 251 Martin Luther King St., Camp Hill - 256-896-0160 Principal: Chad McKelvey INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Southern Preparatory Academy (Grades 6 through 12) 174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill - 256-790-9202 Dean of Academics: Mark Morgan mark.morgan@southernprepacademy.org DAYCARES Kings Kids Daycare 18124 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville - 256-333-0422 Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Little Lambs and Ivy Day School 580 E. South St., Dadeville - 256-825-9415 Hours: 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church Daycare 17363 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville - 256-825-7544 Hours: 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Geneva Heard Daycare 756 Fulton St., Dadeville - 256-825-8976 Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Beulah Baptist Church Daycare Center 5891 Lovelady Rd., Dadeville - 256-825-6515 Hours: 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dadeville High School (Grades 7 through 12) 227 Weldon St., Dadeville - 256-825-7848 Principal: Tom Cochran tom.cochran@tallapoosak12.org Horseshoe Bend School (Kindergarten through grade 12) 10684 State Route 22, New Site - 256-329-9110 Principal: Christie Marvel christie.marvel@tallapoosak12.org Reeltown Elementary School (Pre-kindergarten through grade 6) 4085 State Route 120, Notasulga - 334-257-3784 Principal: Lisa Hornsby lisa.hornsby@tallapoosak12.org

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Dadeville Elementary School students return after summer break.

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Elected Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. Contact your local representatives to let them know how you feel about state or local matters.

City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall.

To find out which commissioner represents your area, visit tallaco.com.

Kay Ivey Governor 334-242-7100 600 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, AL

Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. Mayor 256-825-9749 241 Goodman Rd., Dadeville, AL

T.C. Coley District 1 256-234-5325 2316 N. Central Ave. Kellyton, AL

Steve Marshall Attorney General 334-242-7300 501 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL

Darryl Heard District 1 256-825-9242 269 Wink St., Dadeville, AL

Steve Robinson District 2 256-654-0047 1225 Warren Circle Alexander City, AL

Ed Oliver (R) 81st District 334-803-1889 11 S. Union St., Ste. 410-B Montgomery, AL

Brownie Caldwell District 2 256-825-4749 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

John McKelvey District 3 256-825-4268 125 N. Boradnax St. Dadeville, AL

Tom Whatley 27th District 334-242-7865 11 S. Union St., Ste. 734 Montgomery, AL

Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson District 3 256-825-9946 1191 Fulton St., Dadeville, AL

Emma Jean Thweatt District 4 256-825-4207 585 Brookwood Circle Dadeville, AL

Clyde Chambliss Jr. Senate District 30 334-343-7883 clyde.chambliss@alsenate.gov

Terry Greer District 4 256-825-4369 1163 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

George Carleton Jr. District 5 256-825-4268 125 N. Broadnax St. Dadeville, AL

Tony Wolfe District 5 Dadeville, AL 1752 W. LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

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Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber Members INDIVIDUAL Anne Marie Jones Bill & Joanne Walker Corey Hallmark Ellen Poling Janie Merrifield Jim Cahoon Jimmy Abbett Karen White Kay “Sharon” Gaither Lesia Woody Linda Harris Lydia Staples Patrick Craddock Stacy Marano Wayne Smith Will Ponder

Interesting Ellei 18124 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 334.444.2165

Chuck’s Marina 237 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6871

Kiwanis Club of Dadeville Dadeville 256.496.2776

Dadeville Boat Storage & Marine Services 1898 Barnesville Loop, Dadeville 469.286.5816 boarstoragedadeville.com

ACCOUNTING Sellers CPA, LLC 180 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.825.8259 sellersCPS.net

Lake Martin Home Owners Boat Owners Dadeville 770.634.0864

ARTS / CRAFTS Everything’s Art 128 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 334.233.9851 everythingsart.net Raining Dogs Studio & Art Gallery 129 N Tallassee St, Dadeville, 256.307.0017 The Cottage Creations 114 Broadnax St., Dadeville 937.266.7600 ASSOCIATION / ORGANIZATION American Red Cross Alabama Lakes 807 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 334.399.3750 www.redcross/alabama As Close As Family of East Alabama 2060 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.638.6009 ascloseasfamily.com

Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance 256.215.4404 lakemartineda.com Lake Martin Area United Way 17 Main St., Alexander City 256.329.3600 unitedwaylakemartin.org

Lake Martin Resource Association 2544 Willow Point Rd. , Alexander City 334.202.1730 LMRA.info Lake Watch Lake Martin 218 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 504.723.6393 lakewatch.org Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry P.O. Box 606, 337 Hector St., Dadeville 254.290.1583 StillWaters Residential Association 1816B StillWaters Dr., Dadeville 256.825.2990 Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch 174 Samford Dr., Camp Hill 256.896.4113 boysandgirlsranches.org Tallapoosee Historical Society 212-214 Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4687

Business Owners & Future Entrepreneurs 1239 Finley Rd., Camp Hill 334.332.5970

Union Volunteer Fire & Rescue 5171 State Route 50, Dadeville 256.825.0016

Camp ASCCA P.O. Box 21, Jackson’s Gap 256.825.9226 campascca.org

ATTORNEYS Faye Edmondson P.C. Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.9559

Dadeville Performing Arts Center 128 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4958 dadevilleperformingartscenter.com

Harrison Law Firm 169 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7393

Everything’s Art 128 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 334.233.9851 everythingsart.net Friends of the Library 205 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.7820 dadevillepubliclibrary.com

Oliver & Treadwell 129 W. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.9296 olivertreadwell.com AUTOMOTIVE/MARINE PARTS / SALES / SERVICE Big Boy Toys at Blue Creek LLC 6888 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 334.799.1627 334.887.8442

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Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600 harborpointe.net McKelvey Chevrolet 17488 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 256.825.4201 mckelveychevrolet.com Momentum Marine Lake Martin 7361 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.825.9286 lakesidemarinallc.com

The Backyard 10147 County Rd. 34, Suite 5, Dadeville 256.427.4656 backyardauburn.com CATERERS Kona Ice 1236 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.307.3590 256.794.1007 kona-ice.com Lil Smokey’s BBQ 8675 State Route. 50, Dadeville 334.530.3959 Me Mama’s Grub Hub 332 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.3314 Oskar’s Enterprises, Inc. 6684 State Route 49 South, Dadeville 256.825.4827

S & S Discount Tire, LLC 224 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.8195 sansdiscounttire.com

CHURCHES / FAITH / WORSHIP First Baptist Church Dadeville 178 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.6232 fbcdadeville.com

Southside Collision Center 2144 State Route 49 South, Dadeville 256.749.5806

First Presbyterian Church 171 Okefuske St., Dadeville 256.825.4081

Spic & Span Auto Detailing 212 W. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.794.8785

First United Methodist Church 140 W. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.825.4404 dadevillefumc.org

Thomas Auto Parts 157 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.4155 BANKING / FINANCE CMJ Financial Group (Primerica) 629 Holiday Dr., Dadeville 256.620.2153 Farmers & Merchants Bank 216 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.9943 fmlafayette.com River Bank & Trust 3617 U.S. Route 280, Alexander City 256.329.0500 riverbankandtrust.com Valley National Bank 391 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.215.7300 locations.valley.com/al/dadeville/valleybank-318.html BUILDING SUPPLY, HARDWARE Floyd’s Feed & Seed Floyd’s Lawn & Garden Center 273 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7968 256.373.2030-garden center Moore’s Hardware (W & A Inc DBA) 406 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.6211

Lake Community Church / Lake Martin Event Center 10268 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.212.2113 lakecommunity.church Lake Martin Baptist Church 9823 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.7434 lakemartinbaptist.org Lake Pointe Baptist Church 8352 State Route 50, Dadeville 256.373.3293 lakepointebaptist.com New Water Farms 460 Camp Civitan Rd., Dadeville 205.902.8583 newwater.com Pentecostals of Dadeville 800 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256.675.6499 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.9820 redridgemethodist.org CONTRACTORS M & M Construction 120 McBride Loop, Jackson’s Gap 256.234.9532 mandmconstructioncompany.com

Rhodes Brothers Construction Inc. 64 Shelby Lane, Dadeville 256.825.8913 www.rhodesbrothersinc.net TMP Construction 225 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.0967 tmpconstruction.com DENTISTS F. Kent Norris, DMD 315 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7853 norrisdentistry.com EDUCATION Central Alabama Community College 1675 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.234.4959 256.215.4305 Little Lambs & Ivy 580 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.9415 Tallapoosa County Board of Education 679 E. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.0746 tallapoosak12.org ENTERTAINMENT Blackberry Breeze Dadeville 256.750.0857 blackberrybreezeband.com Dadeville Performing Arts Center 128 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4958 dadevilleperformingartscenter.com Mahogany Masterpiece, LLC 210 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 334.332.0490 Pennington Park (KE Enterprises LLC) 121 N. Spring St., Dadeville 334.233.9852 The Destination Resort Inc. 1474 Agricola Rd., Dadeville 615.477.9813 tdbsc.com EVENT VENUE Pennington Park (KE Enterprises LLC) 121 N. Spring St., Dadeville 334.233.9852 The Destination Resort Inc. 1474 Agricola Rd., Dadeville 615.477.9813 tdbsc.com The Mitchell House At Lake Martin 357 W. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.307.1225 mitchellhouseevents.com Zazu’s Verandah 128 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.307.2188 zazusverandah.com FORESTRY / TREE SERVICES Floyds Professional Tree Service 256.329.2265 floydstreeservice.com

FUNERAL HOMES Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers 21927 U.S. Route 280, Camp Hill 256.896.4502, 256.896.4512f alabamafuneralhomes.com Langley Funeral Home Radney Funeral Home, Inc. P O Box 130, Dadeville 256.234.2511 GOVERNMENT AGENCY Dadeville Housing Authority 845 Freeman Dr., Dadeville 256.825.6004 Dadeville Public Library 205 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.7820 dadevillepubliclibrary.com Horseshoe Bend Regional Library 207 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.9232 horseshoebendlibrary.org Tallapoosa County Board of Education 679 E. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.0746 tallapoosak12.org Tallapoosa County Commission 125 N. Broadnax St Rm 131, Dadeville 256.825.4268 Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources 1279 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.3710 Tallapoosa County Farmer’s Federation 4578 Tallapoosa St., Notasulga 334.401.9018 GROCERY / CONVENIENCE STORE Chuck’s Marina 237 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6871s, 256.825.7733p Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600/256.825.0220 harborpointe.net Renfroe’s Market 483 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 334.462.7332 HOME DÉCOR Fawn Brook Home Market 5958 State Route 49 S., Ste. H, Dadeville 770.560.5471c, 256.373.3080 Floyd’s Feed & Seed Floyd’s Lawn & Garden Center 273 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7968 256.373.2030-garden center Lake Martin Consignment LLC / Surplus City 1572 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.3023 surpluscity.com

Off The Beaton Path 21322 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 205.994.0847 otbphome.com One Oak - Pottery Garage 113 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.749.4043 Payne’s Furniture 140 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7727 256.825.2237f Raining Dogs Studio & Art Gallery 129 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.307.0017 Sweet Pick’ins 444 E. South St., Dadeville 256.307.8193c The Backyard 10147 County Rd. 34, Suite 5, Dadeville 256.427.4656 www.backyardauburn.com HOME SERVICES Bluecreek Ironworks 17324 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 334.332.3435c 334.329.4635o C & T Electric 1876 Airport Blvd., Alexander City 256.234.0007 candtelectricllc.com Clean Start Pressure Washing 1034 E. Columbus St. Dadeville 256.675.0401 cleanstartpw.com Deep Water Dock Services 10116 County Rd. 34 Dadeville 256.373.3220 deepwaterdockco.com Forbus Custom Pools LLC 194 Green Lane, Dadeville 334.329.0905 Gary Ingram Grading & Paving, Inc. 1767 Griffin Shoals Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6878 ingrampaving.com iFoam, LLC 1390 U.S. Route 82 Bypass E., Prattville 334.367.4695 ifoam.com

Lake Martin Surveillance Dadeville 334.521.2565 Lewis Pest Control 652 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.329.1018 lewispest.net Prestige Flooring 2021 S. College St., Ste. E, Auburn 334.329.5855 floorsbyprestige.com Red Flag Pest Control 9856 U.S. Route 280, Jackson’s Gap 256.825.0430 redflagpestcontrol.com Scott Roe Roofing Dadeville 334.559.8889 Spencer Heating and Air 28 Midway Circle, Jackson’s Gap 334.750.4332.Mike Smith 334.703.4043.David Simpson spencerheatingandair.com Splash Pools 605 Central Blvd., Tallassee, AL 36078 334.703.2713 backyardvacation.com HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE HOSPICE / ASSISTED LIVING Bartel Family Medical Clinic 139 E. Lafayette St., Dadeville 256.825.8211 Dadeville Healthcare Center 385 E. LaFayette st., Dadeville 256.825.9244 dadevillehealthcare.net Interim Home Care (R&R Healthcare LLC) 611 E. Glenn Ave., Ste. C, Auburn 334.539.5140 interimhealthcare.com/auburnal Ivy Creek Healthcare (Lake Martin Community Hospital) 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7821 https://ivycreekhealth.com/locations/emergency-department-lake-martin-hospital/ Ivy Creek Hospice 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.3272 ivycreekhealth.com

Kelley’s Heating & Air 10973 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.2100 kelleyshvac.com

Ivy Creek Urgent Care of Lake Martin 3958 State Route 49 S., Unit K, Dadeville 256.827.5379 ivycreekhealth.com/locations/ivy-creekfamily-care-of-lake-martin

Lake Martin Cabinetry 3875 Dadeville Rd., Alexander City 678.758.1503

James Chiropractic Center 229 S. Central Ave., Alexander City 256.234.2233

Lake Martin Inspections 345 E. LaFayette St, #104, Dadeville 256.794.5551 lakemartininspections.com

Medical Park Family Care 1034 W. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.9900 direct 256.329.7322

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Prime Healthcare Management Dadeville 256.825.9273 Russell Medical Center 3316 U.S. Route 280, Alexander City 256.329.7100 russellcares.com Tallapoosa EMS, LLC 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.3357, 256.825.0800f tallaco.com/content.asp?id=73976 The Veranda at Lake Martin 165 Landing Lane, Dadeville 256.825.4685, 205.222.7233JH TheVerandaSuites.com Viva Health / Triton Health Systems, LLC. 2107-B Eastern Blvd., Montgomery 334.272.8882 Wellness Center 309 Mariarden St., Dadeville 256.835.2304 https://ivycreekhealth.com/locations/ wellness-center-at-lake-martin HOSPITALITY Holiday Cove Vacation Rentals 60 Dogwood Dr., Dadeville 775.622.7700 holidaycovevr.com Paradise Bed & Breakfast on Lake Martin 98 Rainbow Rd., Dadeville 512.516.1652 lakemartinbnb.com INSURANCE Alfa Insurance - Drake Martin 431 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.9211w, 334.745.6304c alfainsurance.com/agents/drake-martin Dark Insurance Agency 410 Hillabee St., Alexander City 256.234.5026 darkinsuranceagency.com HighPoint Insurance Agency 114 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.825.4612 highpointinsurancegroup.com State Farm Insurance -Karen Channell 5030 U.S. Route 280, Alexander City 256.234.3481 karenchannell.com State Farm Insurance -Leigh Ann Wren 790 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.9940 insurelakemartin.com LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING OptiGreen Jackson’s Gap 256.750.6332 OptiGreenturf.com

R&R Landscaping 12359 County Rd. 188, Waverly 334.524.6244 rrlandscapes.com MARINAS Chuck’s Marina 237 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6871 Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600 harborpointe.net Momentum Marine Lake Martin 7361 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.825.9286 lakesidemarinallc.com/ MEDIA / PUBLISHING Lake Martin TV 236 Kensington Lane, Alabaster, AL 35007 205.621.0940 c205.902.8035

Harbortouch Services of Alabama Inc. 205.567.0622 harbortouchservicesofalabamainc.com/ Modern Business Systems 2900 Wyndham Industrial Dr., Unit C, Opelika 334.748.9388 bmscopiers.com

Three Sixty Real Estate 7674 State Route 49 S, Dadeville 334.887.3601 concepttoclosing.com

REAL ESTATE / REALTORS Aronov Realty, Gary Warren Dadeville 256.794.2256

TLC Real Estate LLC 175 Alliant Parkway, Alexander City 256.786.0465 256.827.9003 TLCREALESTATELLC.com

Aronov Realty, Melody Ritchey Dadeville 334.201.1405

Vanessa Tolbert, Realtor Lake Area Realty Dadeville 256.794.9618

Lauren Minix Photography Camp Hill 678.614.8252 Marble City Media LLC -WRFS/WLMA/WFXO/ WYEA 1 Motes Rd., Sylacauga, AL 35150 256.404.2948

Bruce Real Estate Group 105 N. 10th St., Opelika, AL 36801 334.864.1030 brucerealestategroup.com

Rivers Advertising 79 Deer Point, Dadeville 256.825.3000

Exit Reatly Anchor South 175 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City 334.402.0028 exitanchorsouth.com

Southern Real Estate Media, LLC 410 Windflower Dr., Dadeville 256.307.6160 southernremedia.com Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. 548 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.234.4281 alexcityoutlook.com PHARMACY Jim’s Pharmacy At The Lake 6378 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.373.3449 jimsatthelake.com

Fuller Realty At Lake Martin 6626 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.675.0067 fulleratlakemartin.com Fuller Realty At Lake Martin - Wade & Linda Moore 256.749.2639 Katherine Lipscomb Kachadurian - HomeLink Realty 310 Samford Village Ct., Auburn 334.740.2020 katherineauburn.com Lake Area Realty, Inc. 440 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4800 lakearearealty.net

Lakeshore Discount Pharmacy 221 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.0063 256.825.5584f

Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors 260 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.7522

PROFESSIONAL SALES / SERVICE ABS Business Systems of Auburn 1850 Opelika Rd., Auburn, AL 36830 334.329.7000 absofficesystems.com

Lake Martin Realty, A Russell Lands Company - Lindsay Kane 256.675.6792

Allegiance Staffing (Lee Staffing dba) 207 S. Central Ave., Alexander City 256.329.3477 Becky Cleveland Web Design LLC 37 Fairlane Dr., Alexander City 256.750.5000 beckycleveland.com

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Those Lake Martin Guys, LLC 18 Poplar Point, Dadeville 334.549.4555

Service Printing & Office Supply, Inc. 275 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.6307 www.serviceprinting.biz/

Big Fish Real Estate, Susan McBride REALTOR® 8404 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.496.3119 SusanSellsLakeMartin.com

Service Printing & Office Supply, Inc. 275 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.6307 serviceprinting.biz

Team Chad and Haley 5958 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.749.8353 thebestoflakemartin.com

River Region Title Services 334.300.6053 Russell Lands On Lake Martin, Lake Martin Realty 2544 Willow Point Rd., Alexander City 256.329.0835 russelllandsonlakemartin.com

RECREATION Float Alabama LLC 16871 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 870.740.2679 www.floatal.com Horseshoe Bend National Military Park 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Daviston 256.234.7111 nps.gov/hobe/index.htm Martin Pond Equestrian Farm Dadeville OGS Tournaments DBA ogstournaments 124 Whisperwood Dr., Dadeville 678.758.1503 The Destination Resort Inc. 1474 Agricola Rd., Dadeville 615.477.9813 tdbsc.com RESTAURANTS Chuckwalla’s Pizza 237 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7733 Copper’s Grill at Stillwaters / Stilwaters Golf 797 Moonbrook Dr., Dadeville 256.373.3536 stillwatersgolf.com Fusion Grill 256.307.1858 Lake Martin Pizza Co 5042 State Route 49 S., Dadeville 256.373.3337 Lil Smokey’s BBQ 8675 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 334.530.3959 Me Mama’s Grub Hub 332 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.3314 Niffer’s Place at the Lake 7500 State Route 49 South, Dadeville 256.825.5950 niffersplace.com

NOLABAMA Snack Shack 109 W. South St., Dadeville 256.269.8711

Root 49 at Lake Martin 230 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.373.3699

Ooh Crabs Juicy Seafood 17957 U.S. Route 280., Suite D, Dadeville 256.307.1163

SHOPS / RETAILERS Archer Porta Potty 1778 Philmore Court, Auburn 334.707.8461 archerportabletoilets.com

Oskar’s Enterprises, Inc. 6684 State Route 49 South, Dadeville 256.825.4827 Tallapoosa Nutrition LLC 132 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.307.4052 The Funky Goat 145 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.307.1675 SALONS & SPAS At the Beauty Shop 233 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.4532 Oasis Salon & Spa 8336 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.373.3733 oasislakemartin.com Rodan & Fields 256.749.3890 sjcarlisle.myrandf.com

Lake Martin Consignment LLC / Surplus City 1572 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.3023 surpluscity.com

Seoyon E-Hwa Manufacturing (KwangSung America) 54 & 217 Thweatt Industrial Blvd., Dadeville 256.794.3828c 256.825.1838 256.825.8002

Off The Beaton Path 21322 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 205.994.0847 otbphome.com

UTILITIES Alabama Power Company 225 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.207.2803 256.825.4431 Andrea 205.561.4141 256.825.1101 Angela 256.825.1137 smartneighbor.com

Ellaby Boutique 126 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.373.3313

One Oak - Pottery Garage 113 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.749.4043

Fawn Brook Home Market 5958 State Route 49 S., Ste. H, Dadeville 256.373.3080

Payne’s Furniture 140 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7727 256.825.2237f

Flutterflies Gift Shop 210 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.307.9517

Sweet Pick’ins 444 E. South St., Dadeville 256.307.8193c

Grace’s Flowers 951 Hillabee St., Alexander City 256.234.4238

The Cottage Creations 114 Broadnax St., Dadeville 937.266.7600

KTee’s Creations 218 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.373.3070

Wickles Pickles/Sims Foods, Inc. 21240 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 256.825.0848

LaKay’s Flowers and Gifts 368 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.2890

TRADES / INDUSTRIAL Hellas Fibers (Archon Fibers) 146 Industrial Park Dr., Dadeville 256.825.3041

VETERINARIANS / PRODUCTS BOARDING / GROOMING Animal Care Center 17309 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 256.825.6737 animalcarecenter280.com Dadeville Animal Clinic 17830 U.S. Route 280, Dadeville 256.825.9308 dadevilleanimal.com

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Jerry Purcell 205.382.3417

Judy Voss 256.794.0779

Rhonda Jaye 256.749.8681

John McInnish 334.415.2149

Michelle Brooks-Slayman 256.749.1031

Jan Hall 256.329.6313

Damon Story 205.789.9526

India Davis 256.749.7592

Ashley Chancellor 334.202.9017

Becky Haynie 334.312.0928

Adam Yager 205.914.0830

Mimi Rush 334.399.7874

Jeff Cochran 256.786.0099

Mike Davis 256.226.1238

Jim Cleveland 256.596.2220

David Mitchell 256.212.3511

Howard Haynie 334.312.0693

Haley Fuller Lamborne 256.750.2411

Allison Ladson 256.750.0711

Denise Cochran 256.786.2484

Lindsay Kane 256.675.6792

Cindy Scroggins 256.794.3372

Dan Barnett 470.505.6149

Hugh Neighbors 256.750.5071

Sawyer Davis 205.965.7940

Judith Jager 205.789.0698

John Shelton 404.858.9198

Amy Duncan 256.212.2222

WE’RE THE MARKET LEADER Lake Martin Waterfront Market Share

DADEVILLE

256.825.9092

WILLOW POINT

256.212.1498

*LMAAR/MLS Member Firms Sales Volume Data August 2022-July 2023

52.6%

LAKE MARTIN REALTY REALTY/ RUSSELL LANDS OUR CLOSEST COMPETITOR

OTHER COMPETITORS (44 companies)

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