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Celebrate the New Year with Love!... This time of year, couples are making plans to show their love for one another with a special Valentine’s Day celebration... Page 8
Lifelong Learning A Rose Is A Rose. Or Is It?... In Romeo and Juliet (a play by William Shakespeare), Juliet says “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”... Page 14
The 2014 Limestone County Chamber Of Commerce Home And Garden Show By Ali Elizabeth Turner March 1st and 2nd 2014 is the date for what has become one of the things that gives people in the Athens Limestone area hope that spring, will, in fact, triumph over winter. What’s happening? The Annual Limestone County Cham-
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Brad Stovall’s Auto Body Shop: Over 25 Years Of Makin’ It Right By Ali Elizabeth Turner
The Dog Barker
Recently a young woman who is like a daughter to us and I were attending a Juice Plus business Boot Camp in Branson, MO. We were on our way back from a full weekend, and she was carefully driving under the speed limit. It was a dark, bitterly cold night in the twisty back roads of Kentucky between Missouri and
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Publisher’s Point
“I Can’t Means I Won’t”
Publisher / Editor Ali Turner
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For several years, my husband and I have spent the hour between 7 and 8 am on the phone. This is a time slot that is sacrosanct, so unless
was born with no arms and who was raised with the mantra, “I can’t means I won’t.” It was that statement that struck me, and I have been meditating on it ever since.
his school.
Not only was Isaac born without arms, he was a complete surprise from the get go. He had a twin sister named Elizabeth who was born first, born without a heart, and for obvious reasons didn’t make it. Then, out popped Isaac. No one knew he had been there all along, and from the beginning Isaac was a fighter.
terviewed by several news agencies, and the kid, the story and the mantra have gone viral.
He was invited by the NFL to attend the recent Super Bowl game, met former President Bill Clinton, and got a kiss on the cheek from actress Jennifer Garner. He was in-
as gets on Facebook a lot. He loves to play video games, and is just a regular kid.
In addition to playing for the NFL, he wants to encourage others to never give in to their disability, whatever
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you are bleeding or the house is burning down, you’ll have to wait until after 8 to hear from me. This “our time” can be used to talk about anything from books we are reading to politics to bills to needs in our family, holding up each other’s arms, (as in the analogy of Moses having Aaron and Hur to help Israel prevail in battle by each taking one of his arms and holding it up,) and telling touching or inspirational stories. This week Steve told me a story that made me go silent with awe, and me being silent takes some doing! He told me the tale of 14-yearold Isaac Lufkin, a boy who
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Isaac is being raised by a single mom named Lori, who has taught him to not give in to his disability, and to follow his dreams. His dream, by the way, is to be a place kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, and Isaac currently plays that position for
He says that the only time he has to use the “I can’t means I won’t” phrase to help him get through is when he doesn’t feel like doing his chores. He fiercely dislikes pity because he feels it makes him weaker, and if his backpack slips off, he doesn’t want anyone to pick it up for him. He’ll do it. The kid can open a can of soda, get dressed completely on his own, and is even able to put on his own pants without assistance. He plays keyboards with his feet, as well
it may be. I’ll tell you one thing, this kid certainly has drawn me up short. I have four limbs that work just fine, thank you very much, and it is humbling to have to admit that some of the areas in my life that just don’t budge is because my “I can’t” really, if I am honest, is “I won’t.” Busted.
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All Things Soldier
The Sponge Syringe That Saves Lives by Ali Elizabeth Turner
Recently Popular Science published an article that talked about a technological breakthrough that could save lives on the battle field. Gunshot wounds remain one of the most difficult to treat, and time is always of the essence. If a wound has to be packed, and the bleeding has not been stopped, the gauze has to be removed and the wound re-packed. The process is so painful that it is SOP to make sure the guy’s weapon is nowhere near him.
Former US Army Special Operations Medic Jon Steinbaugh served several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and knows firsthand how important it is to get the bleeding stopped immediately, as well as the limited options to do it. When he retired from the Army in 2012, he went to work for a firm in Oregon called RevMedx with the purpose of developing something that could be carried in a backpack and used in the field.
The original idea was to
be biodegradable and would not have to be removed from the wound, like some suture materials used for stitches that dissolve after a few days. There is also an application being developed for larger wounds such as those caused by IEDs. An interesting non-military application would be to stop life threatening post partum bleeding. Steinbaugh is pleased with the progress his team is making. “I spent the
come up with something that would function like “Fix-a-flat,” which could be sprayed in to the wound and fill it up, stanching the bleeding. That proved undoable, as the force of blood flow would wash out the spray. Steinbaugh’s team then came up with the idea of using small bits of sponge to inject down into wounds. The sponges worked, but
the next challenge was to make sure they were made of material that wouldn’t cause harm. “The team settled on a sponge made from wood pulp and coated with chitosan, a bloodclotting, antimicrobial substance that comes from shrimp shells. To ensure that no sponges would be left inside the body accidentally, they
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added X-shaped markers that make each sponge visible on an x-ray image,” said the Popular Science article. The sponges stopped the bleeding in 15 seconds, but there needed to be a way to quickly get them into a wound. The next step was to develop a large plastic syringe to “inject” the sponges into the wound. The syringe is 30 millimeters in diameter, made of polycarbonate, and the handle is designed to be stored inside in order to save space. Now Steinbaugh and his crew are working to find a way to make the sponges out of material that would
whole war on terror in the Middle East, so I know what a medic needs when someone has been shot,” Steinbaugh says. “I’ve treated lots of guys who would have benefitted from this product. That’s what drives me.”
If I don’t miss my guess, while in Special Forces Steinbaugh was part of what was known as 18 Delta, an elite group of medics who trained at Ft. Bragg, who could probably figure out a way to successfully perform surgery with bailing twine. I am grateful for his service, and grateful that he is still finding a way to help his brothers in arms.
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Calendar of Events U.S. Space and Rocket Center Winter Masquerade Feb 8th
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center invite you to this ‘Black Tie’ and period costume and mask event at 7:00pm for a night of mystery and frivolity. Tickets are $100.00. For more information or to order tickets please visit U.S. Space and Rocket Center Winter Masquerade Page.
Spirit of Athens Chocolate Walk Feb 8th
12:00pm to 5:00pm in downtown Athens, AL. Join participating retailers and sample a variety of chocolate goodies. Visit all locations and be entered into a drawing for one of five $25 “Love Bucks”. $10.00 to participate. For more information 256-232-9040 or trishablack@ charter.net.
6th Annual Jessica Elkins Memorial Pageant Feb 8th
5:00PM at the Athens Middle School Auditorium 601 South Clinton Street, Athens, Al. All proceeds will beneft the Limestone Area Community Foundation’s Jessica Elkin Live, Laugh, Love Fund for promoting menigitis awareness and a scholarship fund to benefit a graduating Athens High School Senior. Open to girls of all ages and boys/men for the “Ugly Walk”. For more information www. missmodelamerica.com. Or contact Theresa by calling 256-777-8949 or by emailing theresa@missmodelamerica.com.
Songwriters’ Night at The Red Caboose Feb 8th
25483 Railroad Street Elkmont, AL 35620 The Alvarado Road Show will be the featured performer. Tickets are $25.00 at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 7:00pm. For more information www.theredcaboose.net
Greek Informational Event Feb 9th
Greek Informational Event for the High School Girls of Athens and Limestone County This is a no cost event to share information about sorority recruitment. Contact Teresa Brown tlbrown@pclnet.net
Sweet Melodies Valentine Luncheon Feb 13th
11:30am - 1:00pm Sandridge Student Center Athens State University 300 North Beaty Street Athens, AL 35611 On a day when romance is in the air, nothing will warm your heart more than sweet melodies sung the way they were meant to be. Join the Center for Lifelong Learning for a wonderul lunch event - bring your best friend or beau and bask in the warmth of friendhsip and “sweet melodies”. Cost is $15.00 each
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Sweethearts Dance Feb 14th
6:30-8:30pm Center for Lifelong Learning 121 South Marion Street Athens, AL 35611 Hers is a chance to woo your sweetheart wile you dance the night away. Even if you don’t know how to dance, you can still come out and enjoy DJ Dwain Cooper as he shows newcomers some steps to get them started to dance, dance, dance. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $15.00 each.
Four Seasons Glow Golf Disc Tournament Feb 15th
Join the Young Alumni Advisory Council of Athens State Univeristy at Carter Gymnasium on Pryor Street at 5:00pm to 7:30pm for registration. $30 entry fee includes CRF Champion Glo Disc, LED Light and batteries for 3 disc, hiking socks, snacks and beverages. For more information or to register contact Bill Bullington 256-990-1254 or bill_bullington@yahoo.com
Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge Feb 22nd
10:00am to 3:00pm at Athens High School Gymnasium on US31 in Athens, AL. Fee For more information: 256-232-5017
Athens Home and Garden Show Mar 1st and 2nd
Athens Home and Garden Show presented by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce at the Limestone County Event Center on Pryor Street in Athens, AL. If you are looking for a unique item for your home or garden or maybe garden tips this event is for you. Activities for the kids to make and take too. For more information: 256-232-2600
Polk Sallet Follies Mar 6th - 8th
This annual dinner show is a wonderful night of entertainment and delicious food. Ticket price and sale date to be announced. For more information 256-233-6412
Ardmore Shamrock Shuffle Race Mar 15th
Registration at Active.com Ardmore Shamrock Shuffle is a chip-timed 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk located in Ardmore, Alabama benefitting Ardmore area charities. The event is an annual event celebrating the good times and fun of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday with Irish music and food and with a variety of vendors. The race kicks off the day wth a crowd of runners/ walkers dressed in their best St. Paddy’s Day garb hitting the streets of Ardmore. The 1 mile Fun Run /Walk follows with walkers and runners of every age heading to that Pot O’ Gold. It is a fun filled day for family and friends to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Good times, good friends and the luck of the Irish all in the same place!!!!
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Tourism
Celebrate the New Year with Love! by Teresa Todd, President, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association 100 Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611 This time of year, couples are making plans to show their love for one another with a special Valentine’s Day celebration. Valentine’s Day is a day to express your love and to celebrate the spirit of love - so do something special for your loved one. Flowers, candy, jewelry, candle-light dinner, a night at the movies, a day of shopping or even a getaway weekend at a nice hotel/motel is always great. Athens and Limestone County businesses would enjoy the opportunity to help you celebrate.
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Local florists will deliver bouquets to your love one. Most women who work enjoy having flowers delivered to their worksite. Valentine’s Day cards and candy are available at local stores. Chocolatecovered strawberries from Russell Stover, Sugar Mama’s Sweet Treats and other locations are good options as well. Go to one of our locally owned restaurants like LuVici’s, Casa Blanca, Little Texas and Village Pizza downtown. There is also Catfish Cabin, Lawler’s, Clark’s Family Restaurant, 306 BBQ, Picasso’s
Grill, The Big Easy and many others on Hwy 72. All are great choices for a nice cozy meal. After dinner, go take in a movie at our CineMagic Theater. Make your loved one feel special with a getaway from the kids for the weekend (or just the night) at one of our local hotels/ motels. Local properties will treat you like royalty when you spend the night/ weekend with them. Most provide a hot breakfast; two have indoor pools (Fairfield and Holiday Inn & Suites). Some hotels are even offering special Valentine’s Day packages.
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Call around and see what’s available. Gifts of all types are available throughout the county at the specialty shops and department stores. Stop by one of the jewelry stores (Hobbs Jewelers and Osborne’s Jewelers) and pick up a special surprise for your favorite person. If you are not sure what to get, the sales personnel at our downtown shops like Pablo’s, Pimentos, Trinity, Crawford’s, UG White and others can help you pick out something special. If your budget is low, you can do something as simple as
walking hand-in-hand through one of the parks or walking trails and watch the sunset. It’s all about showing your special person how important they are to you. You still have time to plan for that special day! If you need information about these or other events and attractions in Athens-Limestone, visit the Athens Visitors Center located at 100 North Beaty Street or call 256232-5411. Information is also posted on our website www.VisitAthensAL.com.
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A Southerner’s Perspective on Snowstorm Preparedness by Melissa Kirby We’re Southerners. Winter or not, we would never guess that we were going to wake up to a snowstorm. Athens suffered broken pipes and frozen fingers, but, bizarrely enough, it was much worse south and east of us. After the tornadoes came through on April 27th, 2011, some people lost the meat in their freezers, a few days of work, and the ability to refill at the local pump. Others lost their homes, their property, and many, their lives. There is a tendency to blame someone else. There always is. Granted, it’s a little hard to blame a tornado on anyone. It happened, and while we can beg for money from the government or complain to our neighbors, it’s not exactly anyone’s fault. A tornado is sudden and unexpected. A snowstorm, on the other hand, lends itself to scapegoats. Governors, mayors, weather forecasters; on every level someone was finding someone to blame. “We should have been told, we should have been warned,” people said. I guess we should have had the governor issue an ultimatum with a curfew, restraining regular citizens from their superfluous schooling and working and driving. Just in case we… what, woke up to snow? Blogger Brian Barrett, in a post that went viral, put it best. “Waking up in Birmingham to snow,” he said, “is like waking up in New Hampshire to quick-
sand.” “They took a gamble,” says Al Roker, a television personality at NBC, who - incidentally - has never lived south of the MasonDixon. “They didn’t want to pre-treat the roads; I don’t think they wanted to
governor. The buck stops with me.” Regardless of our proven ability to blame a politician for the weather, it makes far more sense to make sure that we, personally, are prepared for
when disaster strikes. Spend the money, take the time, and make sure you have bottled water in the closet, flashlights with fresh batteries in the drawer, and extra coats and/or blankets in your car trunk.
We live in the age of the Internet. We can watch a weather radar just as well as the meteorologist on television. The question is not whether we’re informed, it’s what are we going to do with that information?
spend the money and do what they needed to.” Which is probably correct. If he wanted to ship some trucks from New York you know, the kind that “pre-treat” the roads (I’m Southern, I don’t even know what that means), he could have saved all those people from what turned into a horrible disaster. Children stuck in schools and on buses, snarled traffic, and lives put at risk is no joke. But that doesn’t mean we have to locate a target to throw rotten tomatoes at. If mistakes are made, they need to be set right. Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia took an impressive and unprecedented stand when he stated, “I’m not looking for a scapegoat. I am the
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What Makes Ronnie Roll
The 2014 Design Alabama Summit
by Ali Elizabeth Turner
This week Mayor Ronnie, along with mayors from Guntersville, Muscle Shoals, Priceville and Good Hope were a part of a two-day conference held in Florence and sponsored by Design Alabama. The purpose of the conference was to give the mayors an opportunity to present some proposals for renewal projects in their respective cities to various members of the city planning, business, environmental, urban renewal, and art and design worlds, with the hope of receiving feedback as to how to improve the chances of getting
flying and musical gatherings. In addition to being a premier recreational space, the plan envisions it serving as a catalyst for economic devel-
funding for their various projects. The summit was also attended by architects, historical planners, restorationists, photographers, and experts in transportation and environmental policy. Mayor Ronnie’s topic was the proposal to repurpose the old Pilgrim’s Pride plant site. The plant operated in
Athens for six decades and closed in October of 2009, leaving a factory bordering the Athens State University historical area and creating a strange eyesore in the middle of some old and beautiful houses. The desire is to see the land used as a park for a number of activities. The following is an excerpt from the Design Alabama conference syllabus. “According to city officials and the public, open and flexible park space is missing from the current recreation facility inventory. This location is ideal for such a space. The newly adopted Future Land Use and Development Plan envisions a large open space bisected by the stream. Sidewalks traverse the park in a well-designed fashion surrounding grass meadows that can be used for a variety of purposes including sports, kite
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opment on undeveloped and existing neighborhoods around its periphery. The question the city must ponder is how to best design the park and its environs to connect it into the community fabric and take full advantage of such an asset. One of the challenges of the Pilgrim’s Pride project is that it is also is part of the floodway of the stream that runs through it, but this is a problem that can be overcome. In order to be a part of the summit, mayors had to apply and be accepted by Design Alabama. The summit is held annually, and began in 2006. Only 5 mayors are selected each year, and the number is kept small on purpose to foster a more intimate venue that not only creatively discusses the problems faced
by each mayor, but also engineers solutions that will genuinely help get the projects past the
dream stage.
“The Design Alabama Mayor’s Summit hopes to offer Alabama mayors an opportunity to reinforce and enhance their influence on the quality of life and aesthetics of their unique communities,” the organization says of itself. It is an honor to be chosen by them to attend the summit, and past attendees have included Mayor George Evans of Selma, Mayor Steve Bell of Phil Campbell, and Mayor Anna Berry of Heflin, among many others. “Renewal is part of quality of life in our city, and any city,” Mayor Ronnie told me as he was preparing to leave for the trip. I am trusting that he gained much from the summit, and I know he gave much, because that is what makes Ronnie roll.
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Clean and Green
KALB Calendar Of Events by Lynne Hart
BCares.com or under Events on our Facebook page. In the midst of this cold and rainy winter, the KALB Commission has been looking toward Spring! Here is what we have planned for the first half of 2014: TREE SEEDLING GIVEAWAY Feb 15th Just over 1,000 seedlings will be given away to Limestone County residents at Big Spring Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Species will include a variety of oaks, Japanese Maples, Crepe Myrtle, Longleaf Pine, Beautyberry, River Birch, Green Ash and more. Orders will be limited to 6 trees per person. Any leftover trees will be given away first-come, first served from 11-11:30 a.m. at the park and on Monday at the KALB office if any remain available. Are you a paid member of KALB? If so, you will receive first choice of available trees, limited to 6. Seedling order form is available at KAL-
ELK RIVER CANOE & KAYAK TRAIL CLEANUP Mar 8th Over 40 volunteers removed nearly 2.5 tons of trash from the Elk River and surrounding land areas last March. We hope to have even more participants involved in the cleanup this year. Thanks to Fort Hampton Outfitters in Elkmont, we will have some kayaks and possibly canoes available. Flat bottom boats are also welcomed. Lunch and bottled water will be provided. If you, your family, or a group is interested in participating, please let us know and we’ll keep you updated. This is a great opportunity for students looking for community service hours.
Metal Exchange located at the Athens-Limestone Recycling Center during normal business hours. FREE DUMP DAY Mar 29th Limestone County residents may take up to one truckload of trash to the Transfer Station from 7 a.m. to Noon. Restrictions:
may dump free. This is for LIMESTONE COUNTY residents only and no trash will be accepted after 12 Noon. EARTH DAY & OUTDOOR CELEBRATION Apr 26th This family-friendly event is a community
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favorite! Enjoy games, food, entertainment, make and take crafts for the kids, and door prizes while visiting exhibitors and enjoying programs -- and it’s all free! KALB is currently accepting registrations from businesses, individuals, and student groups who would like to have an exhibitor space. Exhibit must include earth-friendly or healthy living products and/or services, environmental education, or information on outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling, etc. Exhibitor Registration forms can be found on KALB’s Facebook page under Events. KALB is also actively seeking partners to help sponsor this event. Please call KALB for details on partnership opportunities.
Watch for information about possible group competitions!
There is plenty to do in Athens and Limestone County all year around. We hope you will make plans to participate in some or all of our activities!
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Cooking with Shelley
Large Lima Beans by Shelley Underhill
In my early years of cooking, I mastered this recipe. It was one of my favorites to prepare on cold days. The heat from the stove helped to keep the kitchen nice and warm, and the aroma of the beans kept me longing for what was to come. This seasoned creamy recipe can be served with or without rice. Let me know me know if you try it. You can email me at shelleysdesk@gmail.com Enjoy!
What you will need: 1 lb. Large Lima beans 2 cups of cubed or chopped ham 3 Tbsp. Maggi’s chicken bouillon 1 Tsp. Tony’s Chachere’s seasoning 1/4 cup dehydrated onions 2 Tbsp. dehydrated garlic 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes 1/4 cup dehydrated chives 8 to 10 cups water Always pour your dry beans out on a cookie sheet and look for small rocks or stones, sometimes they slip by and end up in the bag. In a large soup pot, combine all ingredients together. Bring to a slow boil. Continue cooking, raising the heat until it comes to a rapid boil. The skins will start to come off of some of the beans...that’s ok. Continue to cook at the boiling stage until beans are fully cooked (about 2 hours). If you take your spoon and mash some of the beans against the inside of the pot, it will make your beans thicken.
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Learning As A Lifestyle
A Rose Is A Rose. Or Is It? by Wanda Campbell
Center for Lifelong Learning - 121 South Marion Street, Athens, AL 35611 - 256-233-8262 In Romeo and Juliet (a play by William Shakespeare), Juliet says “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Two young people from feuding families had fallen in love. This was Juliet’s way of saying that it did not matter that Romeo was a Montague, it only mattered that she loved him.
ten ask what the occasion is so they can pick the correct rose. White roses in a bridal bouquet mean “happy love.” If you are not getting married but want to give roses, you can choose yellow roses for friendship or pink roses for appreciation. Some people even send the artificially colored black roses for significant birthdays that end in 0.
Roses have a long history of being the flower of love. A single red rose says “I love you.” Two red roses entwined together say “Marry Me.” Eleven roses say you are truly loved and thirteen roses tell you there is a secret admirer.
These days there are more than ordinary colors to select. Multi-colored roses have meaning too. Yellow with red tips signify falling in love while lavender blends mean love at first sight. Orange is for enthusiasm, coral is for desire, and red and white roses are for unity.
Most florists can tell you the meaning of the color of the rose. Florists of-
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rose is the peach colored rose. This one means appreciation. At the Center for Lifelong Learning we use the peach rose to invite everyone to our Sweet Melodies Valentine Lunch featuring the Southern Splendor Chorus. The lunch will be Thursday, February 13, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Ballroom of the Sandridge Student Union on the Athens State University Campus. The fee is $15/person. Register early, last year this event sold out very fast. Bring your sweetheart, best friend, or partner and enjoy the sweet melodies. You can even treat yourself to sweet melodies and lunch. If you can’t make the lunch, why not bring your sweetheart to the Sweethearts Dance at
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the Center for Lifelong Learning on Friday, February 14, from 6:30-9:00 pm? The fee is $15/person and refreshments will be served. If you don’t know how to dance, our DJ, Dewain Cooper, will help you learn a few steps so that you can dance the night away. Swing music, old and new, will help you get your toes tapping. If all this mushy stuff is not for you, you might want to consider two Academic Traveler trips that are coming up very soon. The first one is to commemorate the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The bus will leave at 8:00am Saturday, March 29, going to the National Park in Daviston, Alabama. Dr. Ron Fritze will describe the background of the Indian Wars on the
trip to the battle site. While there, travelers will see demonstration of life in 1812 and there are activities specially designed for students age 5-12. Bring your family and experience the Indian Wars in a new way. The fee is $40/person. The second trip is May 5-9. The bus will leave at 8:00 am going to New Orleans. You can see a Louisiana plantation, take a riverboat cruise, and see the sights. Transportation, double occupancy lodging, and eight meals are included in the fee, as well as the sight-seeing tours. A deposit of $75 is due when reserving space. The balance, $410, is due by March 1. This and more is available at the Center for Lifelong Learning where learning is a lifestyle. Visit us at 121 South Marion Street in Athens.
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Cover Story
The 2014 Limestone County Chamber Of Commerce Home And Garden Show by Ali Elizabeth Turner continued from page 1
ber of Commerce Home and Garden Show, to be held at the Limestone County Event Center. No one knows what the weather will be like, and in days gone by, during the event March has “roared in like a lion” in the form of a tornado, and “been like a lamb” with true spring weather. Irrespective of the surrounding weather conditions, 60 vendors will be in and outside, displaying everything from the latest gardening tools and tips to beautiful leather furniture. There is no charge for admission. Every year the Chamber has picked a charity to be the recipient of donations accepted at the event entrance. Jennifer Williamson, President of the Chamber, told me that this year they did something different. Chamber members nominated various non-profits, and the selection committee chose a charity to spotlight at this year’s show. The nominees had to be members of the Chamber, have 501 C 3 non profit status, demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability, and be involved in one of the following areas: community development, education, health and human services, arts and culture, environment and natural resources, and diversity and inclusion. This year’s winner is Hospice of Limestone County, the sponsor of the iconic Chili Challenge. “We felt this was a way that the Chamber of Com-
merce can give back to our local non-profits,” Jennifer said. The purpose of the Home and Garden Show, besides to encourage us to hang on until winter passes, is to “showcase small local businesses and merchants,” said Jennifer. The vendors range from the standard bath, kitchen, decorating, gardening, handyman services, construction and banking institutions to non-traditional booths such as chiropractic and massage, (for your aching back if you are too strenuous of a weekend warrior, and) cosmetics. Some outdoor vendors will feature riding mowers, off road ATVs, “mules,” and “gators.” Also, this year the Tower Garden by Juice Plus+ is going to be featured. It is a way of
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growing your own fresh produce with less than 10% of the land, and 10% of the soil needed in standard gardening. Every year Master Gardeners come to give lectures and demonstrations, as does a representative from the Alabama Extension Service. This year’s Master Gardener is Chris Becker, and the Extension Service rep is Doug Chapman. Chris will be speaking on successful gardening and lawn care, and Doug will cover fruit trees from the seedling stage clear through to harvesting and pruning. Lowe’s will be doing demonstrations for kids that are a duplicate of their Saturday workshops. There will be one Saturday morning and Satur-
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day afternoon, and kids will get a chance to build a project that they can take home. They will also be demonstrating money saving gardening tips. In addition, KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful) will give kids an opportunity to plant seeds. “Some they’ll take home for themselves, some they’ll give back to KALB to be placed in the Community Garden. The kids will be invited back to plant their seedlings, and when they are harvested, they’ll know that what they planted will be given back to the community through LCCI,” Lynne Hart, Director of KALB told me. Reseda Nurseries will concentrate on small space vegetable and flower gardening
Jennifer emphasized that she “really wanted people to know about the demonstrations,” and also indicated that there are some wonderful prizes available. “The grand prize is a $500 airline fare voucher compliments of Huntsville International Airport,” she said. Other prizes include 2 tickets to attend a race at Talladega, as well as a beautiful outdoor grill. This year’s event will be emceed by America’s Party Pros, from Huntsville, and if the last few years are any indication, the event should draw several thousand attendees. So, mark your calendar and help usher in what is bound to be a stunningly beautiful spring in our fair county by attending the Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show on Saturday, March 1, from 9-4, and Sunday, March 2nd from 12-4. Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show 114 West Pryor Street, Athens, AL, 35611 (Across from the Alabama Veterans’ Museum)
For more information, come to the Chamber of Commerce office at 101 South Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611, or call 256-232-2600. You can also go online at www.tourathens.com
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Health and Fitness
Progressive Overload by Janet Hunt
Janet Hunt is a Certified Personal Trainer and can be reached at 256-614-3530 to schedule an appointment. Progressive Definition:
Overload
In order for a muscle to grow, strength to be gained, performance to increase, or for any similar improvement to happen, your body must be challenged and forced to adapt to a tension that is above and beyond what it has previously experienced.
creasing the amount of weight we lift. For example, once you can lift 10lbs on some exercise, you need to go up to 12lbs. At some point after that, 15lbs. This then continues as often as you can (while keeping good form intact) and for as long as we can.
It is crucial that we keep “good form intact”. You never want to sacrifice form in order to add weight. Often people are so determined to lift more thinking they have become stronger, but really they have lost form. They are using too much momentum, no longer
Therefore, if you are not increasing the demands (endurance, strength, and flexibility) being placed on your body in some form over time, your body will not be improving. With weight training, the most basic and common way of increasing those demands is by in-
going all the way up or down in the move, swinging the weight up
and/or just letting it drop back down, bouncing the weight, lifting their rear-end off the bench/ seat or any number of other things people do when their form goes to the dogs.
What SHOULD happen instead is that the same good form that was being used with the previous weight remains intact, only now it’s with a weight that’s a bit heavier and maybe harder to lift. Rather than sacrifice form, reduce the number of repetitions and build from there. For example, if you normally do a set of 12 repetitions, you may only complete 8 or 10 reps to begin with. For more information about Progressive Overload and strength training, contact Janet Hunt, a Certified Personal Trainer at 256-6143530.
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Cover Story
Brad Stovall’s Auto Body Shop: Over 25 Years Of Makin’ It Right
by Ali Elizabeth Turner
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I-24 in Tennessee, and a beautiful 10-point or so buck decided to use her car to more than likely end his life. No one but the deer was hurt, but the hood of her little 2010 Chevy Cobalt was munched. We were able to drive home safely, and the next day was spent dealing with getting repair estimates, car rental, and all that is involved in the aftermath of an accident. One thing that was a comfort though, was that for us (based on previously received outstanding customer care), there was only one place to go to get the car repaired and that was Brad Stovall’s Auto Body Shop in Tanner. Brad has been in the auto body business for over 25 years, having carved out his career the old-fashioned American way through hard work and dedication to his craft. He has built a reputation to where people now bring their cars from Tennessee, Huntsville, Decatur, and elsewhere, and there is no more powerful mode of advertising than word of mouth. Brad describes himself as a dreamer and says, “If
you believe in something, don’t listen to the negative, or let the thoughts of others bring you down.” He also understands the importance of listening to those who have been successful themselves. He is one of the few people I have ever met who feels that he has essentially accomplished his dreams, and just wants to keep building on his success. In spite of the current state of the economy, the company has been able to build a comfortable, additional facility just behind the Post Office in Tanner with more space in which to practice his “art.” He also added, “I love to see something that has been destroyed completely restored.” While the Cobalt was far from being destroyed,
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when we went to pick it up, the new hood was gleaming and was now a perfect match to the rest of the body. I learned that silver is a tough color to match, and Brad has computerized equipment that precisely measures the color components of the original color and creates the match. There is a comparable device that measures frames so they can once again be “right as rain.” Brad told me, “In December alone we took care of 41 deer strikes.” Obviously, they have had lots of practice.
that has had repair work done at another shop to bring the vehicle to Brad in order to get “a repair of the repair.” Brad told me that recently a man with a custom colored car had several previous shops try and take care of repair and match, and Brad was the only one who had successfully made the match and do a true repair. Another customer told Brad, “You’ve got my business from here on out, and I’ll tell other people.”
I talked to some of the office staff, and it’s pretty easy to tell if someone is a satisfied worker when they can speak with pride about the work that is done in their place of employment without being prodded. Here are some of the things they feel sets Brad Stovall’s Auto Body Shop apart in terms of customer care.
The shop knows that the paperwork after an accident can be a nightmare, and they will walk people through every part of the claim process, including the deductible. They will pick you up, take you home, and do everything they can to help get you back on the road again. Most importantly, they stand behind their work, and I have personally observed them dealing with an unhappy customer and making it right.
“We do better work,” they said. It is not at all uncommon for someone
Something else I enjoy about Brad and his company is their involvement
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in the community. “We try to keep everything we do to ‘give back’ right here in the area,” he told me. They are the proud sponsors of the annual Ardmore Car Show, which started out with a handful of car owners and now has 1400 participants. They help the school sports teams of the area, and support the Tech School. A couple of the Tech kids have come to Brad’s to do apprentice work, and I have no doubt that he is passing on his legacy. He and his crew will see to it that outstanding repair work and customer care will continue on, and our community will be the better for it.
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Jerry’s Journal
Part 2: Thanksgiving in Taos, 2013 by Jerry Barksdale
It was cold with clear skies when my friend (and sometimes redhead) Pat and I departed Albuquerque and headed north to Taos. Santa Fe was blanketed with snow and the streets were slick and filled with patches of ice and slush. I was tempted to stop at Maria’s where a warm fire would be burning in the Kiva fireplace and enjoy a chicken burrito smothered in red. I had discovered Maria’s in 1985 when I had gone to Santa Fe in search of self. I didn’t find myself, but I did discover a great burrito. Much of the 70 mile stretch of asphalt to Taos wound through a narrow shaded canyon cut by the Rio Grande eons ago. Finally, we popped out of the canyon and saw Taos, white with snow nestled against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Windows sparkled in the sunlight and gray smoke curled from chimneys. We stopped to purchase meal to make cornbread. There were tacos, tortillas, and maize but no regular cornmeal. “That’s the reason that their women are weak, their dogs ugly, and they don’t have a winning football team,” I said. At the base of the mountain, we I turned onto a dirt road bordered by sage brush laden with snow and pulled up at Shannon’s brown adobe house. Nearby, the Rio Hondo murmured as it rushed to the Rio Grande. Snow was caked in the pinion pines and icicles hung
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from the eaves of the squat little house. The door key was under the welcome mat and we entered. The cat scrambled. I felt the same about her. The old house has 16 inch adobe walls and pine beams. A wood-burning stove sat in the kitchen where sunlight poured through a large window. The interior was painted white throughout except for the window frames, which were traditional greenish color to “ward off evil spirits.” I liked the place, but that was before Shannon told me what lived in the attic.
Mid-afternoon Shannon entered, stomping snow from her feet. Marley Dog jumped into my arms. That evening we gathered around the wood stove while Pat made dressing and I snapped green beans. Shannon, who sings with Sisters October, told us about the spirit that lives in the attic. “I was practic-
ing a song when I heard someone singing in the attic,” she said. “I was told that a woman who once lived in the house was a singer.” As long as the spirit was singing and not wandering around with a hatchet making threats I could live with it. Pat and I were honored with sleeping in the dog’s master suite. I didn’t hear the ghost singing but I did hear gophers running a foot race in the attic. When daylight seeped through the window, I saw spiders hanging from the pine beams.
Then I smelled the sweetness of pinion burning in the stove, followed by the rich aroma of fresh coffee. Aaahh. It was 10 degrees outside. I didn’t mention the spiders to Shannon, but I did tell her about hearing the gophers in the attic. “Mister Jingles lives in the bathroom,” she said.
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“Who is that?” “A little mouse. He’s my friend.” That was too much! A singing ghost, spiders dangling over my bed, gophers foot racing and now a mouse in the bathroom. Where was the darned cat? Next morning, after Shannon departed for work, that darned cat hissed at me for no reason. A squawking magpie with long black tail feathers perched on a tree limb near the kitchen window. Had I known that it is considered un-
lucky to see a magpie alone, I would have shut my eyes. Afterwards, Pat and I squashed spiders before driving into Taos. I backed up and “Little Red” and got stuck. That’s what the magpie was trying to warn us about. The tires dug deeper into the snow and mud. We laid firewood in front of the
tires to get traction. “Get the cat litter,” said Pat. Who ever heard of using cat litter? Pat poured the sack of litter beneath the wheels, I pressed the accelerator and Little Red walked out of the deep ruts. “Well, what do you know!” I exclaimed. “Now, aren’t you glad I brought the cat litter?” Pat said. Later a crisis developed. We were hiking at Ojo Caliente when Shannon called and said she had forgotten to take the turkey out to thaw. “We’ll buy another one,” said Pat. Shannon had invited friends over for Thanksgiving. “If they discover they’re eating a non free range, antibiotic laden turkey that died a violent death, they’ll throw up at the table,” I said. We agreed to keep it a secret. I woke on Thanksgiving morning in a cold room. Outside the window was blue sky. I heard Shannon building a fire and soon the sweet aroma of burning pinion and coffee wafted into the room. Cozy and warm beneath the down comforter, I closed my eyes and thanked God for having good health and being present with loved ones. Later, while Pat continued cooking, I used a hatchet to break ice on the sidewalk. Boiling water worked fairly well, but froze in a few minutes. I called my son, Matt, my grandchildren and my friend, Otis Kennemer. Otis was a POW who
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froze and nearly starved to death during three years in a North Korean prison camp where the temperature dropped to minus 40 degrees. He didn’t answer his phone. I left a message: “I hope you are warm today and have plenty to eat,” I said. Shannon arrived home at 2:30 p.m. and we set the dinner table while listening to a Gene Autry CD. Everyone was excited. The house was warm and cozy and smelled of baking turkey, dressing and freshly baked bread when our first guest arrived at 6 p.m. Ellie and her daughter, Angela (originally from Portland, Oregon), entered carrying Italian food and wine. Angela is a song writer and member of Sisters October. Shortly, Sarkis Gorial, an artist of some renown and wearing a boggan (which he never removed) arrived carrying a pot of Borscht soup he had made. Sarkis, a Persian by birth, left Iran in 1978 and has lived all over the world and speaks six languages. Or was it eight? So what? He didn’t know a darned thing about the Iron bowl. Our guests never suspected that they were eating non free-range turkey that went to his death praying for his life. Following dinner, Shannon and Angela sang while we snacked on leftovers well past midnight. The next morning we headed home to Alabama. In Santa Fe we stopped at Maria’s and I ate a chicken burrito smothered in red. The burrito refused to die. Like a goat’s cud, I burped it up several times on the way home. The only effective antidote for burrito overload is southern cornbread. And I was ready for it.
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Dog Barker
Neighborhood Alert For Limestone County Residents by Joel Allen
On February 1, 2014, I received a call from one of my clients informing me that a terrible deed had been done. Some of you may call it cruelty but I call it murder. In
February 1st of 2014, toward the evening. My husband, mother, sister in law, her dog, my 5 children, and our dog went for a walk. My sister in law was visiting,
a fun time. My daughter took a picture, but it was one of the saddest things I had ever seen. Someone had put a bag over a white dogs head and threw her in the
the person(s) who did this act, we forgive you, because we are commanded to forgive everyone, but know that someone is always watching you,
my client’s own words here is what happened: Evening walks are wonderful. You are able to get exercise, breathe fresh air, be outside to look at the trees and animals and walk in their home. It is a beautiful place. Sometimes, however, and for whatever reason certain individuals want to destroy it. I am recounting one day in particular. It was
and wanted to take her dog down to the river. I stayed at home with my baby, and everyone else left. About 30 minutes later they came back and my sister in law was crying and one of my children came to me and told me what happened. Another one of my children brought a camera, to show me, I thought, the fun time they had. Well, it was not
river. The dog was obviously not alive. They all came home and told me this and I immediately called our dog trainer, because I knew he would know what to do. I was told to call the sheriff and report it. My husband did. Cruelty to animals is a learned thing. You are not born to harm. We are born to help, and serve one another. For
GOD, and he knows you and your heart. Now folks, let me explain something to you all. The person who committed this act saw this dog and this is how I envision the whole scenario unfolded. The killer talked nicely to the dog and she came wagging her tail. The whole time the killer is petting and loving the dog and she is looking
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up at him with adoration. Before the dog knew what was happening, the killer pulled a plastic bag over the dog’s head and watched as the dog struggled. He then threw the poor dog into the creek. The entire time this is happening, the Lord was watching. I want the whole community to know that it takes a dark soul to do this terrible act and that this person could eventually harm others, especially our children. It is my hope that anyone who has any knowledge of this terrible deed will come forward and alert the authorities. As for the authorities being notified, nothing was done on their part. “Remember to love your dogs because they love you. Maybe not the way you want them to, like chewing up your favorite shoes or what not, but that is just love chewing. Be thankful for the time you have with them always.” “Remember to love your dogs because they love you. Maybe not the way you want them to, like chewing up your favorite shoes or what not, but that is just love chewing. Be thankful for the time you have with them always.”
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Medical Update
Regrow Your Brain in 2014 By Rachel Clark, RN, BSN
This week, I’ve been doing some research on a truly fascinating topic: regrowing your brain. When I was in nursing school, I was taught that your brain is pretty much fully developed by age 7. I also was taught that by age 25 the brain starts a slow but steady decline process throughout the rest of your life. However, this week I learned that there is now science to support the exact opposite of what many in the medical community have been taught and believed for years. Not only is the concept scientific, it is also Biblical. People say that science and the Bible will always be at odds because
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you cannot scientifically prove faith. I disagree with these people and I’ll tell you why. The more I learn about the universe, the earth, and about the human body, the more I see science proving that the Bible is in fact truth. At the moment, let’s focus on the science of the human body. The human body is made up of millions of cells that form tissues, organs, and organ systems, the most fascinating and least understood of which is the brain and neurological system. The brain is about the size of your two fists. Inside your brain are billions of nerve cells called neurons. Neurons basically look like trees. Your thoughts have the power
to destroy or repair your brain, cell by cell. According to Dr. Caroline Leaf (who is a neuroscientist and Christian), toxic thoughts make the neurons in your brain die. These dead neurons look like dead, black trees. When you “renew your mind” as encouraged by Paul in Romans 12:2, these black trees are made living and green again.
aged cells and change their negative thoughts into thoughts of Love. Science has also found that our brains are wired for positive thinking. This is why Paul says that our weapons aren’t physical but “mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” and commands us to “bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ “ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
Dr. Leaf has worked with patients and participated in brain research for over 20 years. In her research she has found that even those with damaged brain tissue from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and other injuries are able to reverse the damage just by allowing Love to cover the dam-
When we constantly focus on all the negative things that have happened in our lives, we are choosing death. The Bible says to choose life! We can choose to regrow our brains. We can choose blessing over curses (Deuteronomy 30:19), and science is finally catching up to
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the Bible to prove that when we do our brains look healthier! I find it completely mind boggling that you can change the inflammatory process in your body by changing the way you think! I want to challenge you in 2014 to regrow your brain. Get rid of the toxicity that you have allowed to build up in your body due to your negative thought life. Read Dr. Leaf’s book “Who Switched Off My Brain” for more information. There is also a 21-day program that helps you put into practice the skills you will need to regrow your brain. You can access that at www.21daybraindetox. com.
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Security Savvy
Apartment Safety
by Brian Black, Operations Manager of Madison Security Group 203 Us Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 1/3 of the U.S. population lives in multi-housing dwellings,and almost 50% of apartments are occupied by a single resident with an average age of 50. With this in mind, let’s look at how to find the safest apartment options for you and your family.
When looking for an apartment, there are several things you should be aware of from a security standpoint. Does
the apartment complex have security personnel actively patrolling the property on a regular basis? Many places say they have courtesy officers that live at the complex, but do they actually patrol the area? You should go by the complex at night to make sure that the parking areas are well lit and observe what kind of activities are allowed to happen at night. You wouldn’t want to rent an apartment thinking it
will be quiet and later find that there is a party in the parking area every night. Drive around surrounding areas to observe what goes on there. Sometimes, what happens next door will find its way into your apartment complex.
to live on the ground floor or not. If you choose to live upstairs, securing your apartment will be simpler than a ground floor apartment. For an upstairs apartment, you will definitely want to put a wireless security alarm on your door. If you choose a
There is an aspect of living in an apartment complex that you can use to your advantage. As time goes on
Once you have found the apartment complex that you think you want live in, you will need to decide if you want
ground floor apartment, you would want to have all windows and doors monitored by a wireless system. These systems are now more economical than they were just a couple of years ago. No matter where you are, you should always be mindful of your surroundings. When leaving your apartment, make sure to look around to see if something or someone is out of place. Trust your instincts if you think something is wrong until you are certain there aren’t any threats. If you live upstairs, take a moment to look down into the parking area. If you are able to, look behind the building to make sure everything is
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you may become acquainted with those living around you. You can then help each other by being your neighbor’s keeper. I don’t mean being in everybody’s business but being mindful of their comings and goings just to make sure they are alright (in other words, be a good neighbor). Let them know if someone was at their door earlier in the day that seemed out of place, or if someone was asking about them.
If you are currently living in an apartment complex that you think could be safer, talk to your property manager and have them give us a call at Madison Security Group, 256-232-7030.
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