In the Homes issue of Lake Wedowee Life we announced a Pets of Wedowee Contest. We had several enter their fur babies and it was a tough decision for sure. But, something about Penny, the Goldendoodle, charmed the hearts of all the judges.

Penny lives full time with her human, Morgan Sidwell, in Auburn, but frequently visits Lake Wedowee when Morgan comes to visit her parents Mark and Pam Sidwell. Penny loves the water and loves boat rides. 

Featured Recipe in this issue
Quick Easy Goulash

Story and Photos by Amanda Causey

If you get the opportunity to meet Miss Katelyn Kirby, you will quickly realize there is something special about her. She has a contagious, carefree smile that always seems to be present on her face, and she has plenty to smile about. "When I found out I was the Living the Lake Wedowee Life model search winner my first thought was it was such a great opportunity and i was excited to represent Lake Wedowee." Our model judges were so impressed with Katelyn they unanimously picked her as the winner.

Featured Recipe in this issue
Redneck Reuben

It is not unusual to see numerous ski boats, personal watercrafts, and fishing boats on Lake Wedowee and maybe the occasional canoe. There are eight ladies that regularly grab their paddles and kayak around Lake Wedowee. " We got our name because you can hear us before you see us. " Laura Campbell said. The " Yakety (Ka)Yakers" come from all parts of the lake and can be heard and seen from all areas as well.

Featured Recipe in this issue
3 Cheese Baked Penne

As a child I remember the library as gloomy and quiet place with very little activity other than searching for a book, checking it out or checking it back in with a possible fine for being late. I never watched a movie there, no games played or story time, no book club.

Oh how things have changes. As one of the librarians’ told me, “we are not quiet, we talk and love to laugh”. Today, our local libraries are a hub of activity in the community, they serve people of every age, income level, location, ethnicity, and physical ability. ​ ​They connect people and provide information and resources needed by people to live, learn, work, and grow. Kids get help with homework, play games, multiple age groups participate in art and craft classes, book clubs and computer classes are offered to older adults. There is place for everyone at the library.

Annie L. Awbrey Library
736 College St.
Roanoke, AL 36274
Phone: 334-863-2632
https://www.roanokealabama.org/library
​https://www.facebook.com/roanokecitylibrary

Ashland City Library
11 2nd Ave N
Ashland, AL 36251
Phone: 256-354-3427
https://www.cityofashlandal.com/library
​https://www.facebook.com/AshlandCityLibrary

Lineville City Library
60119 Highway 49
Lineville, AL
​Phone: 256-396-5162
https://linevillecitylibrary.mailchimpsites.com/
​https://www.facebook.com/linevillelibrary

Lucile L. Morgan Public Library aka "The Lucy"
541 Ross St.
Heflin, AL 36264
Phone: 256-463-2259
https://www.llmorganlibrary.com/
​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064899122376

Wedowee Free Library
Main Street Small Brick Building in Median
Wedowee, AL 36278
Director: Sylvia Grant Hrs: 24/7

​The concept is simple “take a book, leave a book”. There is an ongoing supply of books at the free library from best sellers to classics to a large selection of children’s books. Search on Facebook for “Wedowee Free Library” for more information and to follow the page.

#communityresources #community
​#Ashland #Lineville #Roanoke #Heflin #Wedowee

The perks of living in a small town is when some one is in need the community will always come together and help. This issue is a perfect example of that happening.
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The Second Annual Bingo for Boobies event is dedicated in memory of Shelia Herren Fincher who battled cancer for 17 years. Shelia and her husband Bob attended the first event and they helped raise $12,000 for the Tanner Medical Foundation's Mammogram Assistance Fund.

The community came together again and raised $63,000 for the Handley High School's football team who had won the State Championship title. This money would cover travel, rings, and more for the Handley Tigers.

Then again,  when the family of Greg East decided the best way to honor him was through a scholarship in his memory. The initial goal was to raise $500 and give to a deserving senior. They designed a T-shirt and put it out on social media in hopes of selling enough to raise the money. They were able to raise $2000 and gave away two scholarships in Randolph County.

Featured Recipe in this issue
Jacked Up Baked Potatoes

Photos and Story in Original Issue by Amanda Causey 


​After the wedding is over what do you do with the dress… Spend hundreds of dollars to have it professionally cleaned and preserved? Not anymore. A new photojournalism trend is giving brides another option for what to do with their dress after the big day is over. “Trash the Dress” has become a popular term in wedding photography. Photo sessions are typically staged days, months or even years after the initial wedding and showcase the Bride’s individuality. It involves a bride wearing her dress in unusual places which may result in a “trashed, ” or ruined dress.

Officials from Tanner Health Systems and several other local agencies broke ground December 7, 2011 on the new Tanner/East Alabama Medical Complex in Wedowee, Alabama.

Featured Recipe In This Issue
Mini Oreo Surprise Cupcakes

Photos by Rick Bloomfield and Bob May
Story by Kelly Caldwell
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It’s not uncommon to see a variety of boats and wave runners on Lake Wedowee and for the last six years people have grown accustomed to seeing another mode of transportation on the waters of this lake.

​Bob May has piloted a float plane on Lake Wedowee for more than six years and he has become a celebrity of sorts because of it.

Featured Recipe in this issue
Rainbow Cake

Alabama Power decided to make the best use of the historic low water levels in late 2007 by trimming more than 300 acres of standing timber in the lake bed of Lake Wedowee.

Featured Recipe in this issue
Quick and Easy Hobo Dinner

For seven years, the people of the area have relied on Lake Wedowee Life as the go to source for all things lake related. People use our pages as a phone book and we hear constantly, how the magazine doesn't get thrown away… We are proudly displayed on coffee tables across the lake and have been on more vacations than we can count!​

Featured Recipe in this issue
White Chicken Chili