July 2018 Lake Wedowee Life

7/5/2018

On The Cover...
Can you imagine our surprise... When we discovered Santa loves Lake Wedowee as much as we do??? Well, we happened to see him recently and begged for a story. Well, we got one and we hope all the boys and girls in the Lake Wedowee area enjoy the tale as much as we did. Be sure to be on your best behavior especially not that we know, you may run into Santa while he spends time at hi favorite place away from the North Pole!

Santa K. Loves Lake Wedowee

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So if you have been following along with my letters from the editor this year, you may have noticed I have been on a Happiness journey this year. It started as a self-discovery lesson, but has turned into a great big ole journey that I am truly loving. Mindset is a funny thing. We all grew up hearing, you are the company you keep and as I have gotten older that is the absolute truth. People say it a lot of different ways but mindset plays a big part of it. Here is a little lesson on mindset... We all have that person in our lives that is a Grumpy Gus... or a Negative Nellie or a Sad Sam... (No offense to anyone named Gus, Nellie or Sam). Have you
ever spent time with that person and your thoughts turned grumpy, negative or sad. And on the other hand, have you hung out with a person that is confident, happy and self assured? Well more often that not, you become a version of the people you spend the most time with... I saw it in myself for the past few years and as I break the chains of negativity, I am realizing that there is a big ‘ole positive happy world out there waiting for me to explore and enjoy it. I choose to be happy and I encourage you to make up your mind to do the same! It is the best choice I have made this year!

Enjoy Life!
Kelly

"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their mind up to be."
- Abraham Lincoln

In this issue:

Special Moments Explore More Camping on Lake Islands ....8
Wedowee’s Celebrity Resident ..............13
Searching for our Next Pets of Wedowee Star ....................................24
East Love of Alabama Runs Deeper than Song ...................................32
News to Know SU Builds Students to Succeed ...............16
Wadley Area Concerned with SUSCC future ..................................19
Lake Life A Front Porch Re-do ...............................22
Tiny Home Makeover..............................27
Recipes A New Take on Southern Tomatoes .......47
Sippin’ on Sweet Summertime ..............51
Barbecue Sundaes ..................................58
Cool off with the Elvis .............................62
Southern All the Way Letter from the Editor ................................6
Where in the World is Lake Wedowee Life? ...........................34
Readers Photos .......................................36
Living on Faith: Do you want to be a Star ........................38 I
Intentional Kindness: Embrace Imperfection with Grace .........64

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News and Events Issue 2018

5/18/2018

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Lake Wedowee Life May 2018

I am so glad that its lake season! The longer days and the warm weather just puts a smile on my face! Granted, I have been listening and reading some amazing personal development material that has kind of helped that smile, too. But, seriously don’t you just love life! It’s so much more fun when you embrace it! It reminds me of that “Friends” episode where Phoebe and Rachel go running… I spent too much of my past running like Rachel consistent… do the job… don’t stand out... blend in... repeat… Where now I have been running more like Phoebe and saying Yes like Mary Lee. (check out the Power of Yes in this issue). It is so much more fun to be care free… I mean, yes I still have bills to pay and all that jazz… But I am experiencing more freedom since getting my mind right and appreciating what I have. I know I am beyond blessed compared to a lot of people and some would look at me and say I am selfish for wanting more. But, the more that I want isn’t necessarily materialistic things. I want more laughter. I want more time with family and friends. I want more freedom to explore my true potential. I encourage everyone that reads this issue of Lake Wedowee Life to figure out what you want more of this summer! We are almost to the halfway mark of 2018! You still have time for More! Go Make It HAPPEN!

Enjoy Life! Kelly

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About The Cover

VINTAGE LAKE WEDOWEE: Former staffer Amanda Causey Baity captured this fun little moment back in 2012 when working our first Model Search Photo shoot. Amanda moved to Virginia in 2014, but we have an update on what she has been up to on page 36.

In this issue

News and Events

LWPOA Kid’s Fishing Derby - p 15
Worship on Water Celebrates 10 years - p 18
Big Changes in Store for 2018 Rodeo - p 22
15 Years Later Summer Still Sizzles - p 25
Clay County announces Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival - p 27

Recipes

French Toasted Blackberry Grilled Cheese - p 10
Overnight Sausage Casserole - p 11
Easy Iced Coffee - p 12
Hawaiian Hotdogs - p 30
Strawberries 3 Ways for my Sweet Mother-in-Law - p 45

Southern All the Way

Letter from the Editor - p 6
Charley’s Treasures” Whiskered Whale of Wedowee - p 33
Vintage Lake Wedowee Life - p 36
Living on Faith: Am I Liked? - p 38
Intentional Kindness: The Power of Saying Yes - p 52
Readers Photos - p 57
Where in the World is Lake Wedowee Life? - p 60

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Lake Wedowee Life April 2018

4/11/2018

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Read online the April Issue of Lake Wedowee Life magazine featuring Women & Weddings.

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In this issue...

Survivor Finds Strength & Courage from Faith and Family
Old Fashion Made Easy Coconut Cake
Simple Ways to Welcome Spring to Your Home
A Southern Belle's Guide to Wedding Planning
A Look Back with Vintage Lake Wedowee Life
and so much more!

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Lake Wedowee Life - Feb 2018

2/15/2018

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Anniversary Issue
10 Years Strong!

Revealing our new look for 2018

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LWL 10 Years Strong Cover Photo 2018

Turn the page... New Look For Lake Wedowee Life in 2018

In this issue...

Special Features

10 Years Strong
Concerts Coming to Ashland Theatre
Intentional Kindness: Life on Purpose
Still Fabulous Baker Boys
Floating the Day Away
Simply Fabulous
Cooking with Papa

In Every Issue
Letter from the Editor, Where in the World is Lake Wedowee Life, Readers Photos, Charles Treasures, Living On Faith, What's Cookin'

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PETS OF WEDOWEE - SEPT 2016 ONLINE

10/10/2016

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Special Features
14. Pets of Wedowee Contest Winner
18. Lake Wedowee Pets on Instagram
20. Instagram Summer in Review
24. The Need for Speed
26. Reader Submitted Photos
32. Tiny Home Movement
36. Tee Up for Bison Classic

In This Issue
8. Letter from the Editor
10. The Tale of Jimmy Jack:
Reaching the Jackpot
39. What’s Cooking: Easy
Weeknight Meal
40. Charley’s Treasure
42. Where in the World
Parting Shot. . .

Contributors
Charley Norton
Tracy Carpenter
Shondae Brown
Lake Wedowee Readers

Does your pet love Lake Wedowee as much as you do? Be sure to get that picture of your pet enjoying the Lake Wedowee Life for next years contest!

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LWL PEOPLE - July 2016 Online

8/4/2016

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Special Features
10. Summer of Fun Lake Wedowee Area
Calendar of Events
12. A Thank You to
Lake Wedowee Community
20. Meet the Contestants for
#PetsofWedowee Contest
28. Recycle a Stained T-shirt
34. Creative Side: Home is Where You
Make It

In This Issue
8. Letter from the Editor
14. Charley’s Treasure
18. Lake Map
32. Readers Photos
40. What’s Cooking
44. Where in the World is Lake Wedowee Life?
46. Parting Shot

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LWL June - Homes 2016 Issue

6/30/2016

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Special Features
10. Summer of Fun - Lake Wedowee Area Calendar of Events
12. Lake Wedowee Area Updates and Happenings
20. News to Know Show us your Pets
22. Home on the Lake Alabama Shoreline
Management Protects the Lake
25. Instagram Fun for Everyone
34. Home on the Lake: Home Sweet Home
on Lake Where Are We

In This Issue
8. Letter from the Editor
14. Charley’s Treasure
32. Readers Photos
40. What’s Cooking
46. Parting Shot

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