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ur cover story is about former Pelham High gridiron star Jake Holland, now starting middle linebacker for the Auburn Tigers. The picture was compliments of the Auburn Athletic Department, stylized a bit so we could enlarge it enough to go on the cover. The play depicted shows Jake helping make a goal line stand against Mississippi State to preserve Auburn’s second victory of the season. We are proud of Jake and wish him the best as he enjoys his collegiate career. He earned it.

On a side note, Jake’s older brother Wes, also a former Panther great, is finishing his career at UNA. Look for an article updating local football fans on him soon.

Pelham lost a young man over the summer who had become a beacon of light for cancer victims and their families. Carson Sumpter went to a much better place in July, but the memories he left behind will serve to strengthen and comfort all who knew and loved him.

He played a local outdoor concert with the U.S Band in Helena about a week before he died, and played his heart out. He was introduced on stage by a young lady who his obituary described as his “Soulmate,” Maddie Gathings. To her and Carson’s family, we extend our heartfelt condolences.

For those who are growing weary of high food prices at the check out stand, there is a new company building now in Pelham whose goal it is to help you economize.

ALDI’s practices might take a little getting used to—placing a refundable 25¢ deposit for a shopping cart and buying bags at 10¢ each—but hey, if they can save me the kind

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As a part of our site, we also have a blog, so be sure to check it out at www.pelhamcitynews. blogspot.com. With our blog, we can give you updates daily if necessary on upcoming community events, special offers, etc., so be sure to watch it frequently. And if you have an event or item of interest to the community, please send it to me at pelhamcitynews@ aol.com or send it through our website. I’m usually slow to come around to new things (like the Internet is new or something—I know Al Gore invented it back in 1957, duh?), but I can definitely see the advantages of having an online presence and am happy to finally join the 21st century.

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and preferences, they say their core concept remains: “honest to goodness savings.”

ALDI bills itself as a supermarket with no sales to sleuth, no coupons ith grocery prices conto clip and no discounts to debate. tinuing to go up and up, A place where select brand products it’s nice to know that exceed the quality of big name brands another option for food purchases is coming next but cost up to 50 percent less. Their streamlined operations eliminate March to Pelham. competition for families looking to In fact, the building is under save money on the prices they pay for construction now near the Valleydale groceries. They do have regular sales Road/Highway 31 interchange, just and promotions, but their sale prices south of Rite Aid. are available to everyone, and no couALDI, a grocer that only accepts pons are needed. cash and debit cards for payment, ofShoppers are said to discover fers a unique concept to food shoppers: products that are made to extremely high quality, low price groceries, all of demanding standards, designed and which are store brands. tested against national brands to Today, there are over 1,000 ALDI exceed them in taste, quality and stores in 31 states. Though the ALDI performance. To insure customers are concept has been modified somewhat satisfied, ALDI offers what they call a DOUBLE guarantee: “Quality, taste to accommodate ever-changing tastes

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Smart shoppers do their math. They know the typical supermarket or super center is a minefield of hidden costs.

Along with your groceries, the extra freight of free bags, baggers and check acceptance is loaded into your cart every time you shop, whether you use those services or not.

Most stores price their items far too high, then offer more realistic prices on “sale.” They know that if they get you in to buy butter on sale, they have a good chance of getting you to buy something that’s not on sale — and that’s how they make their money.

ALDI says it has redesigned the food shopping experience to eliminate extra costs you might find at those other grocers. The company charges for bags, encouraging shoppers to come with their own, reusable bags.

Company spokesperson Amy Maber says the projected opening for the Pelham ALDI is March, 2012. Until then, ALDI has five other Birmingham area stores you can check out if you, like me, are fed up with high grocery prices. They are: ALDI Bessemer, 710 Academy Drive; ALDI Homewood, 428 Green Springs Highway; ALDI Birmingham, 7400 Crestwood Blvd.; a second ALDI Birmingham location, 520 Gene Reed Road; and ALDI Trussville, 5960 Chalkville Road.

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by MarketForce, a national survey group, as being the national low price leader, beating both Costco and Wal-Mart. The grocer’s stores carry about 1,400 regularly stocked items, including fresh meats, beer and wine.

The Pelham ALDI (construction site, inset, next to Rite Aid at Hwy 31 near Valleydale Rd), which is set to open in March, will look much like this one in Sanford, Fla.

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Meet Your Neighbor, John Geddings: From space stations to books For more than 12 years, John Geddings worked with NASA to help put men on the moon. His job was to manage and operate manned-space tracking stations worldwide, which ultimately included all Apollo, Gemini and Skylab missions.

“We put the guy on the moon,” says John. “I did something that no one in history has ever done before and in my lifetime will never do again.”

John was born an Army brat in New Bern, N.C. He spent his childhood growing up all over the United States and the world at one Army post after another. Four years of service in the Air Force included a year in Greenland where he was cross-trained in avionics.

After a short stint with Lockheed, he was recruited by Bendix Field Engineering, the main contractor for NASA, specifically to work in the manned-space program. This career included assignments in Virginia, Mexico, the Grand Bahamas, Bermuda, Hawaii, Guam and Maryland.

“It was July, 1969, when Neal Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface,” he recalls. “April, 1970, during Apollo 13, I was on duty alone in Guam when it blew up.”

Other distinct memories include the January 1967, Apollo 1 mission when Ed White and two other astronauts were killed. Ed was the first American spacewalker during the earlier Gemini 4 mission, and John was close friends from high school with Ed’s brother James.

“I was in Mexico on the headset when Ed was burned up,” remembers John. “That was traumatic.

One minute I was so proud that I knew this guy, and the next instant he’s gone.”

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The next stop on his distinguished career path included the launch of his own computer business.

“We beat out IBM for the contract with Miller Brewing Co. for its warehouse management,” says John.

During the remainder of his career, he became what was commonly referred to at the time as a “beltway bandit,” which means he worked with a number of companies that operated computer systems for the federal government.

It was during this phase of his professional life that he was lured to the Deep South. In 1996, a local company involved in imaging technologies contacted him with an offer to come to Alabama.

His wife, Trudy, agreed to make the move. John’s new company eventually sold out, and he had an opportunity to return to D.C. “My wife said, ‘no way,’” he recalls.

Four and a half years ago, John decided it was time for a change.

He and Trudy opened Books, Etc., a used book store in Pelham. A lover of traveling, John says that everywhere he goes he always looks for used bookstores. He knew of a couple in other locales that seemed to have staying power.

“My dad was an avid reader,” boasts John. “When we were overseas, we used to do a lot of bowling and a lot of reading.”

For the most part, he loves the interaction with customers and says that he has forged a lot of friendships. On the other hand, he is drawn to the books.

“With books,” says John, “you are surrounded by the greatest minds in history.”

Pelham High School graduate, videographer captures a behemoth reptile Cory King’s recent tangle with a monster alligator is a far cry from the opponents he faced on the Pelham High School gridiron.

Before the gator hunt, King celebrated his birthday in January unexpectedly filming a duck hunting expedition with friends who have formed B.A.D. Sportsman, a wildlife film production company.

King’s video experience also includes tracking big bucks with trail cameras during last fall’s deer hunting season. These are tree-mounted near a stand and motion-sensor triggered. As deer travel mainly at night, much of the footage shot is in infrared.

King is passionate about the outdoors because, for him, the peace that nature offers is a spiritual experience.

“My dream job would make it possible for me to be outdoors every day,” said King. “It would be on national television hunting everyday.”

But what about that gator?

Alabama allows three areas for alligator hunting each year,

B.A.D.’s Kyle Barefield says. About 200 hunters of some 5,000 who entered are selected by lottery and assigned to one of the three areas. Barefield and B.A.D. (Bucks and Ducks) crew member Russ Hardwick both drew tags for Lake Eufaula. Neither had previously had the opportunity to hunt and harvest a gator.

During the first week, the gators were not as spooked by all the hunters and commotion.

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They also chose to cast with treble hooks. One gator, after being hooked, deceptively sank to the bottom and escaped leaving their wires taunt but stuck in tree limbs rather than in the gator.

An all-night, ultimately unsuccessful hunt on Friday left the crew weary. But they were willing to try again the last night of the season, albeit with low expectations.

For this final attempt they tracked only a single large gator, chasing him first for two hours, then patiently stalking him from 200 yards away.

“We were lucky because the gator was engrossed in eating a dead bass and the first casting hook sank in,” Barefield noted.

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As the gator towed the boat in his escape attempt, the men could hear the gator gasping to breathe, and were confident victory was in sight. From a distance of about 12 yards, Hardwick had only a fourinch target area, but hit it perfectly.

The men began lifting the gator slowly by rope, but as it rose to the boat’s edge, the gator gave a great slap of his tail, jarring the 17-foot Carolina Skiff, an impressive jolt captured on video. It took another two hours to get the gator close enough to dispatch with a shotgun, then the body was brought aboard and the celebration began.

The gator weighed between 600 and 650 pounds and efforts to get a group shot of the four men with the gator on their backs failed.

“This is the first dangerous game animal we’ve harvested,” said Barefield. “But we want folks to know that we will hunt or fish for any game and we video everything because we want everyone to have a chance to witness the hunts.”

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Hey Bama Nation—Rammer Jammer Gear in Pelham is dedicated strictly to those who bleed Crimson

“Tank” keeps Pat company and she says he holds his own with the elephants.

He is proud to wear his houndstooth scarf when he’s in the mood (which he obviously wasn’t the day this photo was taken).

blur of crimson and white is punctuated by more than a smattering of houndstooth inside Pat Smoot’s shop, Rammer Jammer Gear, on Yeager Parkway just off Hwy. 31 in Pelham.

If it comes in Alabama colors, it is likely found here. A large assortment of earrings, necklaces, jewelry, and watches plus purses, quilted totes, scarves and sunglasses are on hand for accessorizing your game day look, ladies. Check out the new sparkly red football pendant. The shop also carries ladies wear such as dresses, shirts, pants, and even pajamas. An adorable collection of baby and toddler wear can help start your child or grandchild off “in the right direction,” according to Pat. Pat says she was born with crimson in her blood. She fondly remembers listening to games on the radio with her daddy when she was “just a little bitty thing.”

Her favorite players back then were future Hall of Famer, Joe Namath, and Foley-born Kenny Stabler (a.k.a. The Snake) known in Alabama lore for his ‘Run in the Mud’ play in the Iron Bowl during his senior year in 1967.

She says she still remembers the early “trauma” of her dad not taking her to see Johnny Musso play, and at the age of 15, spending New Year’s Day crying on the doorstep, dev-

astated again to be left behind. Oddly, her two brothers were not that interested in football, so Pat would sneak and watch Monday night football, mostly alone, with the TV’s volume on silent.

OK, back to the store—it has Roll Tide Roll car décor in stock—magnets, car flags, windsocks and an 11.5 foot team flag to plant squarely in your yard or favorite tailgating spot. Other outdoor asscessories include a concrete yard bench and elephant statues, pictured at left with the store mascot, “Tank.”

T-shirts include the “Tide for Clyde” design, which alludes to former Tide player Clyde Goode and raises money for Leukemia research. Christmas cards, ornaments and houndstooth trimmed stockings make easy holiday gifts for the Bama fan in your family or office. Wall art with matted medallion combos are available, including prints by Tim Atchenson.

Be forewarned — do not wear orange in any form; Pat “doesn’t do that house divided stuff.”

Seriously though, if you are in need of game-day items to show your Bama spirit, stop in and tell Pat you read about her shop here. Rammer Jammer Gear is located at 201 Yeager Parkway (across from Urgent Care).

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Native Canadian rocks and rolls the American way in Pelham with U.S band Guitarist and vocalist Jeff Manns has played exclusively for the band U.S, fulfilling his dream of being a professional rock ‘n’ roller since long-ago evenings spent jamming with buddies in his parents’ garage.

Manns, who was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, played in a rock band as well as saxophone throughout his five years of Canadian high school. He had every intention of studying music at Humber College in Toronto and performing professionally in an orchestra.

But a different scenario took shape when Manns, whose father sang in an old-school rock ’n’ roll band before his career with (Boy) Scouts Canada, chose to go on the road, met Kelly Nagy and the band U.S was conceived.

Today, Manns finds himself still performing live but is also involved with several other facets of the music industry.

In the ’90s, U.S was playing events and clubs from New York to Florida to L.A. In 1996, they gained the sponsorship of Budweiser and played at the Atlanta Olympics.

About ten years ago, group members settled in the Birmingham area and gained recognition playing gigs throughout the SEC college circuit.

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“I have paid my dues since the age of 16,” Manns says. “The success we have had comes from simply refusing to ever give up.

“You’ve got to make your own breaks, unless you happen to be an American Idol winner.”

Now that the first decade of the twenty-first century is history, Manns says U.S is ready to reinvent itself.

“We are going to more of a ‘concept’ format, in that we will be adding video technology to tell a story along with the music.”

“We can layer the impact of the music in a fun way, say with the song Taking Care of Business or Pink Floyd’s Money, and comment on those songs from a modern viewpoint.

“We are thinking, for example, of creating musical montages around the theme of grunge music, disco or ’60s flower child songs.

“We can also bring attention to current events and the struggles ongoing in today’s world.”

And of course, Manns says, U.S will continue performing favorite ’80s tunes as well, and there will be plenty of upbeat SEC football footage and rah-rah fun in the music/video mix.

U.S music is free online for listening and downloading at: www.uscanus.com. Keep up with scheduled performances on their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/pages/US/195345322962.

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In 2005, Brandy Edmondson was sitting in front of her computer typing when her back began to hurt.

“It almost felt like I had pulled a muscle,” she says. “Over the next several hours the pain grew and my husband took me to the emergency room.”

After an X-ray, medical staff carefully placed Brandy on a stretcher. She had beaten cancer once and thought it might have come back. But doctors were conkidneys and brain, which means cerned for another reason. the lungs can’t supply the body’s “They wanted to know how other organs with enough oxygen I was injured,” Brandy says. to live.

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Charla Draper, head of public relations for Birmingham Public Library, Pelham resident, food stylist and foodie, has known a career that, over the years, has presented many an interesting pot for her to stir.

Prior to joining BPL, Draper was one of the food editors at Southern Living, a position she “could not refuse” that brought her to the South. She worked as part of a team that pitched stories engaging to the Southern Living reader.

One story special to her was a presentation made by Chef Art Smith — Oprah Winfrey’s chef — at an event in Kosciusko, Miss., for the local Boys and Girls Club.

Another highlight was working with Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis, Inc. in 2009, as the African-American Maryland organization celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The club adds an educational component to their work of introducing the seafaring life to young people.

Draper began at Kraft Kitchen, working with Miracle Whip mayonnaise and salad dressings and also Velveeta. There she was introduced to food styling and began styling for television commercials.

While at Kraft, Draper returned for her graduate degree in Marketing Communications. This served her well, as she transitioned from her original Fashion Merchandising track and jobs with Marshall Fields, Nordstrom and Macy’s to the food industry.

“People think TV commercial work is very glamorous, but I was introduced immediately to days that began at 6 a.m. and lasted 10-12 hours every day. And almost every day brought some unexpected snag that had to be addressed.”

She followed her work with Kraft with a stint at Campbell’s Soup and was also Food Editor for Ebony Magazine.

Draper has also been a consulting home economist and the owner of her own company, Food-

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Biz, working with food companies and trade associations providing promotional tools and marketing.

One of her FoodBiz clients was MacDonald’s, which at the time had a close relationship with the NBA, so Draper worked on set with basketball stars Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman and Grant Hill.

“That was a lot of fun,” she recalls. “I styled a lot of burgers; it all keeps you on your toes.”

Draper is active in the Association of Black Journalists where she frequently provides homemade baked goods for meetings. She adds, too, that even in her new position, she is “not ready to hang up her writing shingle.”

In mid-September, Birmingham Public Library presented the Eat Drink Read Write Festival that promised to “feed the mind, body and soul” with a series of free programs about food, culinary arts and literature.

The series launched with a discussion led by journalist and author Barry Estabrook. James Beard Award winner and Alabama Chef Frank Stitt discussed tomato varieties and presented appetizing fare.

The Brown Bag Lunch Series showcased PieLab of Greensboro who had samples.

Details for the entire series can be found at www.bplonline.org.

Pelham resident Charla Draper was a food editor at Southern Living and Ebony magazines.

Oak Mountain readies for

GPS treasure hunts, festival, nature talks an outdoor treat With cooler weather moving into central Alabama, you might be looking for a unique outdoor activity that can be fun for the whole family at Oak Mountain State Park.

Ever try geocaching?

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game where players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online.

In Alabama, the state parks system recognizes geocaching as an opportunity for additional outdoor activities for individuals and families at their parks.

To ensure the safety of guests and maintain proper management of natural resources, a geocaching policy was established, which requires that all geocaches hidden in Alabama’s state parks be permitted.

Before hiding any geocaches, the parks system asks that you please review and submit a signed permit to the park manager or designated representative at each park. After the park manager or designee receives and reviews the permit, you will be contacted for disposition.

It has been stated that there are 73 geocaches in Oak Mountain State Park. However, only 55 permits are on file. If you have a geocache located in the park, please contact the park at 620-2520 to make sure you have a permit on file. *** As the days grow shorter and the nights a little longer (and cooler!), fall festivals are in the air.

On Oct. 29, Oak Mountain State Park is hosting its 1st Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dogwood and Lakeside pavilions and has a slew of activities planned with families in mind.

The festival’s activities include: hayrides, face painting, moonwalk, cake hop, corn cob toss, bobbing for apples and a pumpkin carving

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contest (bring your own pumpkin to carve).

Food and drinks will be available to purchase onsite.

Park admission will be charged: $3 adults, $1 children (ages 6 to 11), ages 5 and under are free, $1 seniors (age 62+).

Tickets for activities cost $1 each and will be available for purchase at the Dogwood Pavilion. *** Oak Mountain has a naturalist that can provide programs for local schools, churches, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and anyone that would like to talk about nature and the area surrounding the park. The programs can be done here in the park or brought to you wherever you and your group meets. A wide variety of topics can be discussed. Call 205620-2520 or email the naturalist at OakMountain.Naturalist@dcnr. alabama.gov to request a program.

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Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game where players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for Covenant Classical School and Daycare’s new campus in Pelham.

Covenant Classical School and Daycare is opening a new campus in Pelham Ground has been broken.

Covenant Classical School and Daycare had a groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus in Pelham on Sept. 2. The project should be complete by the spring of 2012.

Covenant Classical has served communities in Hoover and Hunstville for the last 11 years and is a Christian preschool that prepares its students spiritually as well as academically.

“We’re really excited about having a presence in the Pelham community. We look forward to serving the families in this area and working with them to help raise a generation of well educated and well behaved children,” said Adam Smith, the Director of the Pelham campus.

Smith also spoke of how important it is to teach children things like character, honesty, loyalty and responsibility.

Covenant Classical will help boost the local economy by providing about 40 new jobs and will serve up to 200 children.

The new campus will be located off exit 242, on Huntley Parkway across from Publix. If you’re interested in working or enrolling, please contact Covenant at its website, www.covenantclassical. com, call 205-444-KIDS (5437) or email adam.smith@covenantclassical.com.

Covenant Classical School is a privately owned company that focuses on academics using a Faith based program.

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Assemblies of God Lamb of God Charismatic Episcopal

Oak Mountain Independent Church 1475 Highway 35, 663-1927 Pastor George Golden Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

RiverPoint Church

375 Bearden Road, 621-0112 Pastor Bobby Lewis • riverpointchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Crosscreek Baptist Church

600 Crosscreek Trail, 663-4886 Pastor Dr. Jay Kieve • crosscreekbaptist.org Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

CrossWay Baptist Fellowship Meets at Shelby Co. YMCA, 664-0137 Pastor Fred Muse • crosswaybf.org Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church-Pelham

2867 Pelham Parkway, 663-7492 Pastor Dr. Mike Shaw • fbcpelham.org Sunday Morning Worship 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m.

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9013 Highway 261, 980-5577 Pastor Chris Hodges • churchofthehighlands.com Sunday Morning Worship 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 a.m.

Hope World Outreach Ministry 192 Chandalar Place Drive, 655-1332 Pastor Earl V. Gardner Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Kingdom Christian Center Life Christian Fellowship Life Church

Master’s House Ministries

135 Corporate Way, 620-0720 Pastors David & Diane Rogers • mastershouseministries.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Oak Mountain Community Church 889 Oak Mtn State Park Rd, 663-7176 Pastor Gene Brown • oakmountaincc.com Sunday Worship/Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m.

Safe Harbor Church

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3540 Pelham Parkway, 447-2214 Pastor Luke Camara • safeharboronline.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

2054 Oak Mountain State Park Rd, 663-6566 Bob Hutto, Evangelist • oakmtnchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

3540 Pelham Parkway, 383-7545 ?

Pastor Steven Van Gieson • rockofbirmingham.org Sunday Service 6:00 p.m.

Pelham Church of Christ

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1449 Court Place, 663-1937 Pastor Rick Bishop • wherelifeisgood.com Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

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3375 Cahaba Valley Road, 988-3662 Pastor Buddy McGohon • isfbc.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Indian Springs First Baptist Church

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2029 Valleydale Road, 424 0991 Pastor Rev. Glenn E. Davis • lambofgodcec.org Sun. Worship/Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

3405 Pelham Parkway, 663-7735 Dick Sztanyo • pelhamchurchofchrist.com Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

Pelham Church of God

2100 Highway 52 East, 664-0120 Pastor Mitch Underwood Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pelham Church of God of Prophecy 3362 Pelham Parkway, 620-9598 Pastor Krameon Martin Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Episcopal

The Rock Church

The Worship Center Christian Church Meets at PHS Auditorium, 451-1750 theworshipcentercc.org Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

PENTACOSTAL

New Testament Christian Church

2976-D Pelham Parkway, 401-1629 Pastor E.J. Rodriguez • newtestamentchristianchurches.org Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Korean Presbyterian Church 7814 Helena Road, 982-1990 Pastor Rev. Steven Son Sunday English Worship 11:00 a.m.

Saint Francis of Assisi

545 Cahaba Valley Road, 988-4371 Father Neil Kaminsk • saintfrancisindiansprings.org Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:30, 10:45 a.m.

Attend the Church of Your Choice This Sunday!

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Grab your helmet and your bike and join the Dixie Divas for their third annual “Revvin’ 4 Research” charity ride for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.

“Breast Cancer is something that touches all women in some way. Whether it is you, your mother, sister, friend, aunt, cousin, niece, daughter or granddaughter, this disease affects all women’s lives. This is our way to give back and fund research. We need to change our future,” says Sherri Simmers, the founder of Dixie Divas Riding Club.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Dixie Divas are dedicated to making a strong contribution toward a cure. The Divas are ready for a great time, a

great ride and making a great stand against breast cancer.

The Dixie Divas are an allwomen’s motorcycle club that formed in early 2008, and is likely Alabama’s largest female riding club that focuses on giving back to the community by partnering and sponsoring local charity events.

The escorted ride’s festivities begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.8, and kickstands go up at 11 a.m. The ride will begin and end at Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson in Pelham with an entertainment filled after-party included in the entry fee for both riders and passengers.

The cost of a single rider is $35 and includes a commemorative T-shirt and admission to the after-party. The cost for a rider and passenger is $50 with both rider and passenger receiving the commemorative T-shirt and admission to the after-party.

Breakfast will be provided by Jack’s and lunch is courtesy of Texas Roadhouse.

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Dixie Divas get their motors runnin’ for the 3rd annual ‘Revvin’ 4 Research’ charity ride

for just $15, you can join us for the after-party at Heart of Dixie. The party includes live entertainment (Rollin’ In the Hay) and a cash beverage station. The after-party will offer prizes, silent auction, poker-walk with prizes for best and worst hands, best bike and best “Pink’d Out” bike.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register online at www.revvin4research.com.

Proceeds from the Revvin’ 4 Research Poker Run benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. (www.bcrfa.org)

Dixie Divas Sherri, Jennifer and Leslie, from left, gear up for the first “Revvin’ 4 Research” charity ride in front of Heart of Dixie HarleyDavidson in ’09. This year’s charity ride on October 8 will begin and end at Heart of Dixie. More Divas below at the after party.

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From left, Venice Brooks, Jordan’s mother, Jordan Brooks, Dr. Resia Brooks, Jordan’s stepmother, and Dr. Lewis Brooks, Jordan’s father.

Former Pelham High School student and football player Jordan Brooks accepted an athletic scholarship to play football at Duquesne University, a catholic university in Pittsburgh, Penn.

After receiving scholarship offers from Alabama A&M

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University and Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, he chose to attend Duquesne University.

“I chose to attend Duquesne University because of their academic standards, and they provided the best opportunity for me as a football player,” Brooks said.

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Dorothy and Mike Sarvaunt show off some of their delectable fare at Pub 261 on County Road 261 in Pelham.

eat. drink. be merry.

New management at Pelham’s Pub 261 working hard to improve every aspect of its watering hole

ith the fall football season at hand, longtime Pub 261 customers may have noticed some changes in the past few months as new owners, Mike Sarvaunt and Keyvan Soleymani, gradually implement a subtle facelift on the premises.

Seventeen new large screen TVs have been installed and the wall between the pool table area and dining area has been opened up. Both the sound system and ventilation system have been upgraded.

“We want to create a comfortable atmosphere where you can join friends for good food, live entertainment and share in football and sports festivities,” said Sarvaunt.

Sarvaunt, formerly manager at Gabriel’s in Hoover for 16 years, has a strong following as does bartender Sherry Church, also a Gabriel’s transplant.

Don and Kay Cole recently paid Sarvaunt and Pub 261 a first visit after a too-hot week at the beach and were impressed with the open airiness and generous stage and dance area.

“We have a lot of bands that want to come play here,” said Sarvaunt.

Deputy 5 was scheduled for the opening football weekend in September.

Sarvaunt says the experienced bar staff has helped keep things rolling through the transition and gives kudos to his kitchen staff as well, for the consistency and quality that they have maintained.

“Our staff deserves a lot of credit for getting us from March to where we are today,” he said.

Pub 261 continues their extensive selection of domestic, premium and specialty drafts including Blue Moon Seasonal and Samuel Adams Seasonal and 30 other choices.

Dorothy Sarvaunt has joined her husband at Pub 261 and is currently updating both the food and specialty drink menus. She has added her own family recipes — chicken and dumplings and pot roast — to the featured daily menu.

“We are getting lots of compliments on the improvements we have made, such as cleanliness and the bathroom upgrades and we will next be tackling a remodel on our bar,” Dorothy said.

Be sure to ask for your Pub 261 Lunch card that entitles you to a free lunch after purchasing 10 lunches with a drink. It applies to individuals, not table groups, so remember this when you bring friends out for lunch.

A new website will soon be online, and events and band schedules are posted on Facebook at www.facebook. com/Pub261Pub261

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COVER STORY

Auburn’s Jake Holland (5), a former Pelham High School student athlete, says “High school athletes need to take the opportunity to study the game. The more you know it, the more comfortable you feel with it. A lot of guys come to college and don’t know it as well as they should.”

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Pelham’s Jake Holland takes recipe for success to Auburn’s football program

t was Clemson week, as if Pelham native Jake Holland needed any more motivation.

“He’s a family friend,” says the Auburn starting middle linebacker of Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. “There’s no question that we have that (Pelham) connection. I was recruited by him and I know him very well. I’m not sure I would say that ‘it fuels a fire,’ but it’s definitely motivation — being able to go to battle against a friend.”

It’s not often Pelham High School produces an athlete that takes their talents to a BCS conference. Swinney was among the forefathers, walking on at the University of Alabama and earning a scholarship as a wide receiver.

Swinney went on to become a graduate assistant and full-time assistant with the Crimson Tide

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before joining Tommy Bowden’s staff at Clemson. More recently, Pelham High’s pride for Tiger fans was former Auburn receiver Montez Billings, who is now on the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad. Holland becomes the first Pelham Panther to play a pivotal role on an SEC roster since Billings’ time at Auburn.

“It feels great,” said Holland.

“I’m blessed to be where I’m at and to have an opportunity to play at a big school like Auburn. All I can do now is work day by day to get better at my trade.”

Auburn and Clemson weren’t the only schools vying for Holland’s services. Schools called from as far away as the west coast.

Facing a daunting process, Holland felt his best decision was to stay closer to home.

“Auburn is close,” Holland

said. “I liked the people here, and I knew I had an opportunity to do great things here. I appreciate that it’s family oriented and, it’s worked out pretty well.”

And it’s at Auburn that Holland was a part of a BCS National Championship team in 2010. “A lot of my family was at the game,” he said. “The first person I talked to was my dad. We’re very close.

He works a lot in Auburn, and we talk football a lot. It was an overwhelming feeling, what we had accomplished.”

Holland’s brother, Wes, another former Pelham High star, is a senior tailback at the University of North Alabama. It’s Wes, Jake says, that gave him the skill, the focus and the determination to ascend to a starting role by his sophomore season.

“I saw what a hard worker he

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was, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” he said. “I worked hard in high school to prepare for this, and it was because I was motivated by him.”

Holland still stays in touch with his former Pelham coaching staff, and managed to attend the season opener against Hueytown. He hopes to see more Panthers follow in his footsteps.

“High school athletes need to take the opportunity to study the game,” said Holland. “The more you know it, the more comfortable you feel with it. A lot of guys come to college and don’t know it as well as they should. And you’ve really got to know the playbook front to back. You’ve got to know how the plays work. You’ve got to know the game.”

Golf with the greats ­­— Special Equestrians to host celebrity golf tournament October 6 Alabama and Auburn fans alike will want to join Special Equestrians at Timberline Golf Club on October 6 for their annual Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Celebrity Host and former Alabama football star Bobby Humphrey recruits an amazing group of Alabama and Auburn football alumni, former profes- sional athletes and some local media personalities. Each foursome plays with its own celebrity.

It is always a great day of golf in support of Special Equestrians, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with physical, mental, developmental and emotional disabilities located on the campus of Indian Springs School.

The tournament will be held on Thursday, October 6, at Timberline Golf Club in Calera. A continental breakfast will be served and registration at 8 a.m. A shotgun start is at 9 a.m.

A silent Auction will take place in the Clubhouse throughout the special event.

There are a lot of ways to get involved. Sponsorships are available at all levels, starting with individual golfers ($175) and foursomes ($600), which include the continental breakfast, range balls, cart fee, a gift bag, the after-play lunch party and door prizes.

Those choosing to sponsor at the Birdie ($1,000), Eagle ($1,500), Ace ($2,500), and Tournament ($10,000) levels receive additional benefits ranging from hole signs and banners to tournament naming opportunities.

Non-golfers can support Special Equestrians by giving a tournament donation of any amount, sponsoring a hole sign for $300, or donating a sports-related item to the silent auction.

Gift cards to restaurants and other businesses are also welcome — either from the businesses themselves or from individuals — for use as door prizes.

For complete details, please contact Dorrie Fuchs at (205) 987-WHOA (9462) or development@ specialequest.org.

Jamie bleeds crimson while Matthew has tiger blood coursing through his veins.

Roll Tide or War Eagle? Pelham home a classic house divided Loud sounds often emanate from the Stonehaven home of Jamie Cook and Matthew Gordon.

Don’t mistake these sounds though for a serious domestic dispute. They only seem to happen during football season.

You see, this is a house divided, right down the Crimson/Orange and Blue fault line. Jamie, an R.N. at UAB, is all Bama, while

Matthew, who works in the family timber business, yells War Eagle on Saturdays.

Their front door features a large Bama decorative wreath and the two rockers on the front porch sport Bama pillows. One might wonder which color will be the most dominant on Nov. 26. How about Nov. 27?

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rea resident Tyler Hillman, owner of AllSouth Appliance, says his original idea was to create a smaller satellite branch to serve the needs of Pelham, Helena, Alabaster and surrounding communities to supplement his larger, ultra modern, state-of-the-art showroom off Oxmoor Road in Homewood.

The result was the AllSouth Appliance store in Pelham Promenade on Highway 31.

“We displayed a good representation of our medium price point appliances and had a few of our higher end lines to shop, but what seemed to happen was our customers would ask to see more products and some of our higher end lines so customers ended up shuttling to our Homewood store to see these products. With the economy being what it is, we are making a decision to consolidate our Pelham store into our much larger, longer established Homewood location.” (Hey, it’s

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only a 15-20 minute drive away, next to the old Barber’s Dairy building on Oxmoor Road.) This will keep shoppers from having to make two stops.

“We invite anyone looking for appliances to come visit us. You will still be supporting your hometown.

Because we deliver, sales taxes are paid to your city of residence, and the selections we offer from our Homewood appliance and kitchen showroom should impress even the most seasoned chefs. We display over 30 name brands. Plus, with our price match policy, we’ll meet anybody’s price. We often have specials that the larger chain stores do not even offer,” said Tyler.

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set up, a Sub Zero Living Kitchen® and a Live Kitchen where cooking demonstrations are given by visiting chefs the second Saturday of each month, be prepared to be wowed. “Most all of our outdoor grills are on display there, too,” said Tyler. “And remember, we actually show the appliances in the showroom. You don’t have to look through books or literature. See it before you purchase.”

Talking about the drive, Tyler said, “Some think of Homewood and assume it’s a long drive, but I live out in Helena and am at work most days in about 20 minutes. I travel South Shades Crest, come down the mountain and cross Lakeshore Drive and I’m there.”

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If traveling I-65, the showroom is only two turns off Exit 256. “We’re also as close as your computer. You can visit our website at www.MyAllSouth.com . Our goal is to make appliance shopping as easy as possible. You can visit our showroom and take in all our beautiful appliance displays or if you know exactly what you want, you can buy it online and have it delivered and setup without ever leaving your home.”

Take I-65 north to Exit 256 and go west on Oxmoor Road, passing Jim and Nick’s. Turn right on Barber’s Court, go through the next light, and AllSouth Appliance is the first building on your left.

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 Verizon Wireless Music Center - Charter Pavilion Gates open to the public at 1 p.m.

Tickets $5, may be purchased at the chamber or at the event entertainment schedule The Blue Devils 1:15 Bourbon and Bleach 2:30 Ray Cashman 3:45 The John Bull Band 5:00 Cyril Neville 6:30 Presented by the City of Pelham and Organized by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

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Please pray for our Active Duty Military Personnel­…

We’re the Home of the Free Because of the Brave!

Staff SGT Jeremy Barton

US Army; 1st Armored Division; Iraq; Son of Fred & Mary Barton, brother of Christopher

2LT A.J. Blount

US Army; Germany; Husband of Christina, son of Barry & Terrie Blount & parents-in-law of Jesse & Lori Hernandez

Corporal James W. “Wes” Brakefield US Army; Ft Bliss, Texas; Son of Brenda Davis & Father of Brianna Brakefield

1st SGT Flynn D. Broady, Jr. US Army; Iraq; Son of Ret SGT Flynn & Marjorie Broady

2nd LT John H. Calhan II US Army National Guard; Ft Benning, Georgia; husband of Katie Burks Calhan

David Douglass US Marine Corps; Montgomery, Ala.; Pelham firefighter; Son of Tom & Ann Douglass

CPL Amos Elmore US Marine Corps; Camp LeJeune, North Carolina; Son of Danny & Joy Boyd

SPC Christopher G. Evanko US Army, Ft. Bliss, Texas; 2007 PHS graduate; Son of Tracey & John Evanko, Jr

LCPL Garrett Gamble US Marine Corps; Second tour in Iraq; Son of Erick & Becky Gamble

Captain Samuel Garrison

Cameron Rich Army Rangers; Afghanistan; Son of Scott Rich, brother of Brittany, grandson of Ken & Linda

SGT Clyde Lael Hubbard US Army National Guard; 20th SF GSC; 3rd tour; Husband of Viridiana Hubbard, father of Armando

LCPL Jonathan D. Jarvis US Marine Corps; Iraq; Son of David & Linda Jarvis

MC3 Andrew “AJ” Johnson

US Navy; Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola, Florida; 2002 PHS graduate, Son of Trudy Johnson

Afghanistan; 2009 PHS graduate; Son of Lee Ann Hallman & Don Hallman

SrA Alexander D. Hand US Air Force; Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.; Son of Doyle & Sally Hand;

PO3 Bradley Jacob Hardin US Navy; USS Ronald Reagan, San Diego, Calif.; Son of Rachel & Michael Jordan US Marine ARFF; Afghanistan; Husband of Brooke, father of Gracie

LTC William C. Smith US Army; Iraq-3rd tour; Husband of Connie, father of Josh & Michelle

Captain Shaun T. Southall US Air Force; Travis AFB; Son of Buck & Kathy Southall

US Navy; Deployed in Iraq; Husband of Stacy, father of Joshua & Janci

PFC Tiara Stovall US Army; Fort Hood, Texas; Daughter of Stephen & Toni Thomas

MP Sal Juarez US Army; Iraq; Son of Dr. Jesus & Blanca Juarez, husband of Kimberly, dad of Ethan & Gavin

Tre’ Christian Stovall US Army; Fort Riley, Kansas; Son of Stephen & Toni Thomas

NCO Corporal John Justin Kirchler US Marine Corps; Iraq; Son of Kim Kirchler

SGT Jeffrey S. Kisamore US Air Force; Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan; 2000 PHS graduate

1st LT Randal C. Knight US Army; Afghanistan; Husband of Rebecca Binford Knight

PFC Kimberly Sweat US Army; Fort Kit Carson, Colo.; Daughter of Mike Sweat, granddaughter of Shirley Grimes

SPC Kevin Turner US Army; Fort Turner, Wash.; Son of Mike & Cheryl Turner, husband of Kelly & proud father of Jacob

CW2 Judson White

SPC James R. Mann IV

US Army National Guard; Iraq; Husband of Ashleigh White, PharmD

U.S. Army National Guard; Fort Jackson, SC Husband of Beth, proud father of Ashlee, Anna, & Jay US Marine Corps; Hawaii; Grandson of Earl & Linda Wells Miller

PFC Robert Lee Hallman

LCDR Robert Sawyer US Navy; OIC, Historic Ship Nautilus & Museum, Groton, Connecticut; Son of Ken & Liz Sawyer

CM1 (SDW) Jack D. Johnson

SGT Clayton Wells Miller

US Army; Graffenwohr, Germany; Son of Lance & Marcia Garrison

LCpl Daniel T. Hedrick

John Hensley US Army; Afghanistan; Nephew of Jim Phillips

SPC Justin Aaron Womack US Army, Fort Bragg, NC; Afghanistan; Son of Anthony & Betsy Cordero & Phillip Womack

SRA James S. Owen US Air Force; Afghanistan; 2000 PHS graduate; Son of Steven & Connie Owen

PO Matt Pinkerton US Navy; USS Makin Island, San Diego, Calif.; Son of Kenny & Nancy Pinkerton

Lance Corporal Patrick Powell US Marine Corps; Camp Pendleton, California; Son of Steve &Glenda Powell

PFC Douglas “Corey” Ray US Army; Iraq; Son of Danny & Robin Ray

If your loved one is from Pelham or Indian Springs and serves on active duty, please e-mail us their name, address and where they are stationed: pelhamcitynews@aol.com . If your loved one is back home, please update us by e-mail or call us 746-1188

so that we can remove them from our active duty prayer list. Visit us online now at www.PelhamCityNews.com .

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“Snow Right and the Seven Good Decisions” is part of the Kids Conquest program.

Birmingham Metro Master’s Commission helps students with divine direction The Birmingham Metro Master’s Commission program housed at Kingwood Church is one of five in the state of Alabama and was started in 1993 by current director Mark Sims, a 30-year member at Kingwood.

The program consists of three, nine-month semesters, and has an enrollment of about 50 students who come from all over the country. Students from Paraguay & Africa have been enrolled in the past.

They come, says Asst. Director Abraham Ortega, because “they have reached a place in their lives where they feel called to the ministry.”

Students are given practical training to go forth in their own individual direction after receiving not only Bible knowledge, but practical, hands-on training.

Completion of the program grants a student a ministerial license.

“We consider this time an apprenticeship. Our mission is ‘To Know God and Make Him Known’ and Kingwood Church is a phenomenal church in which to learn to serve,” says Ortega.

Originally from Los Angeles, Ortega has been on staff seven years plus his three years as a program member. Other staff members include Peggy Sims, Allie Cole, Jason Hughes and Caren Lewis.

Students receive hands-on experience in every form of ministry and are given access to travel and mission service. Outreach originally extended to inner city Birmingham, but has recently been more concentrated on serving their local communities of Pelham and Alabaster.

As part of encouraging students to love and connect with people of every age, Elder Care is implemented at Chandler Health & Rehab and Shelby Ridge. Students are encouraged to make not just one-time visits, but to visit on a regular basis and build relationships with residents and consider them friends.

“The elderly are great sources of wisdom — they have lived through so much — and their perspective of times past is valuable. So to speak, they were the ones who dug the wells that produce our waters today, and if we listen to them, we can learn,” Ortega says.

Students also participate at the Pelham YMCA activities and with Aaron’s Staff, which serves children with disabilities and spend time at Hillcrest Foster Home “encouraging them and showing them love.”

“We look at every task, not as a chore, but as an opportunity to just listen and show love. That’s how Jesus did it — one-on-one,” Ortega says.

“As I have grown thru this program, I feel I have been called to help young people—especially girls—who have low self esteem or who are down on themselves,” says staff member Allie Cole of her experience.

Under Conquest, a more secular outreach in public school assemblies, issues such as bullying, drugs and violence are addressed in elementary, middle and high school programs. By sharing how they approached their own decisions made at the same age and how their lives were impacted, speakers put emphasis on making good choices every day.

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685-5825 SafeHouse wins a Toyota Sienna in the “Toyota 100 Cars for Good” competition SafeHouse, a full-service domestic violence and sexual assault center that provides emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to victims, recently participated in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good competition and won a Toyota Sienna.

The non-profit’s mission is to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence through support and advocacy and to educate the community to prevent future abuse.

A message from SafeHouse: Dear Friends, We are honored to have been a part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good competition, and we’re humbled by the tremendous response from our all our friends and supporters.

We also want to honor the other four organizations who competed.

They are all wonderful and deserving organizations.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and clients we say thank you all so very much for your support in this and all we do.

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Participants raise money by wearing high heels for a day to benefit SafeHouse. Above, former Pelham fire chief Gary Waters, right, and Sen. Cam Ward, left, walk around in the most beautiful red heels.

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Participants at a previous North Shelby Relay for Life.

This year’s kick-off will be held at Nino’s iItalian in Pelham.

North Shelby Relay for Life Kickoff event to be held at Nino’s Italian Restaurant in Pelham The American Cancer Society announced that the North Shelby Relay for Life will host its 2012 kick off on October 18th from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The event is set to be held at Nino’s Italian Restaurant in Pelham on Hwy. 31. Nino’s will donate 10 percent of its sales that night toward the relay.

The owner’s of Nino’s have been big supporters of Relay in the past and we are grateful for their continued support.

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ous teams or new teams to sign up. If you are a survivor of cancer, please come out and let us get to know you.

If an individual wants to get involved, please come out and we will plug you in. If you enjoy great Italian food, stop by and have dinner for a good cause.

For more information regarding the North Shelby Relay for Life, please contact Bob Van Loan, the event’s chairman, at 972-897-4919 or via email at bob75137@aol.com.

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Our yard of the month belongs to Cynthia Palmer in the Cedar Bend subdivision and reflects the personality of her more naturalized approach to landscaping.

Like many homeowners, her yard came with two big trees and four bushes lined up across the front, which Palmer lost little time in tearing out and replacing with a small pond surrounded with hydrangeas, coneflowers, roses, mums, Mexican heather, azaleas and a Confederate Rose.

Confederate jasmine sweeps over the front door and porch and helps the eye flow visually, uniting the front façade asymmetrically.

A whimsical touch was added as she began to collect and be gifted with flamingo statuary. The pond has become home to several frogs and a turtle or two, which also have the benefit of visiting her backyard habitat that backs up to Bishop Creek.

In the shade of a branching pear tree that anchors the bed tucked between driveway and street, Palmer has nestled a seating area of vintage chairs among lantana, hostas and caladiums.

Cynthia says she loves to shovel and enjoys yardwork minus the heat. She and neighbor Robin Calico have spent many an hour sharing time digging and planting rootings from Calico’s yard. Calico is also the neighborhood patron saint for injured animals — many a bird has found refuge in the ivycovered area next to the creek.

Palmer’s son, Michael Bullard, is also very hands-on in the Cynthia Palmer with son, Michael yard and Palmer says, has a real Bullard, and granddaughter Alexandria Bass. Alexandria says all the neighbors flair for what looks appealing. will be excited to see this photo of her He added the two large pots of modeling her Puddle Princess galoshes ferns this year that flank the while enjoying her grandmother’s yard. doorsteps and just finished con“They need to see me famous,” she verting a gazebo in the backyard noted. Here she posed with a small frog to a tin-roofed potting shed. just discovered hiding in a nearby pot.

The potting shed deck has another sitting area complete with retro glider, one of several Palmer has discovered on yard sale jaunts.

In a nearby bed, recently acquired giant elephant ear bulbs will join their standard-sized kin.

A wisteria arbor connecting the potting shed with the back deck of the house is also in the planning. Already the back deck is interspersed with wisteria-covered chandeliers—not your everyday view.

At the request of her granddaughters, a tea pavilion has been created in another front yard bed. With a child-size iron table and chairs, a family of concrete rabbits and a tin guardian angel, the girls help maintain the iris and daylilies planted in this area. They will always have memories of gardening with their grandmother, just as does Palmer of her own grandmother.

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The staff at APT readies to cut the ribbon at July’s open house.

Accelerated Physical Therapy celebrates 5th anniversary Todd Howatt and the associates at Accelerated Physical Therapy in Pelham celebrated their 5th anniversary in July with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, and welcomed the newest member of their staff, Laura Longard.

Laura joined APT in February. Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Laura first came to Alabama in 2003 to go to Troy University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology. She made the move to Birmingham in 2008. Laura graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in December 2010.

Congratulations to Todd and his staff on a successful first five years.

Accelerated Physical Therapy helps bring each issue of your Pelham City News by being a regular advertiser.

Laura Longard, a native of Canada, graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UAB. Welcome to Pelham, Dr. Laura!

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Everyone is invited to Valley Elementary’s annual Trick or Treat Trot and Fall Festival at the Verizon Wireless Music Center on Saturday, October 29 for a funfilled family event!

Trick or Treat Trot 9:30am The day’s festivies begin with Valley’s annual Trick or Treat Trot Arthritis Foundation benefit. The one mile fun run also promotes health and fitness for children as well as adults.

Fall Festival 10:00am-3:00pm Something fun for the whole family at one of the biggest fall festivals of the year. Enjoy great rides and attractions, plus incredible silent auction items and entertainment by Tom Killian with “music.tom.” Activities include a Rock Climbing Wall, Train Rides, Pedestal Joust, hair painting by Sports Clips, carnival games, craft and vendor booths, and much more. The Silent Auction includes huge themed baskets with everything from gadgets for guys and toys for the kids to iPods and Disney World tickets!

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1 - Yard Sale Bus Fund Benefit, Pelham Senior Center, 7am-2pm - 39th Greek Food Festival — thru Oct. 1 bhamgreekfestival.com - Chandlar Shred Fest, 9:30-10:30am page 11 for details - Shelby Blues & BBQ, Verizon Music Center, 1pm shelbybluesandbbq.org - Bark in the Park, Veterans Park Alabaster, 9am-2pm shelbyhumane.org 3 - Emergency Siren Test, 10am 6 - Special Equestrian Golf Tournament, Timberline, Reg. 8am, 9am Start 8 - Shelby County Free Landfill Day, 7:30am-3:30pm - Revin’ for Research Benefit Ride, HOD, 9am revvin4research.com page 15 10 - Shelby County Schools Teacher Workday-No Students 13 - 2011 Panther Bowl Riverchase Middle vs Helena Middle, PHS, 5:30pm 15 - Aaron’s Staff Respite Care (ages 0-21), LNLC, 4-9pm, Must reserve 620-5004 17 - Pelham Senior Center Payment Due in Full for Dec. 3 Rockettes Trip 18 - Seniors Job Fair, First Baptist Pelham Annex, 8am-1pm page 30 20 - Pelham Senior Center Health Fair 10:30am-12pm 22 - Pelham Library Children’s Halloween Carnival 2-3pm 27 - 30th Middle Eastern Food Festival, Oct. 27-29 saintgeorgeonline.org 29 - Valley Trick or Treat Trot for Arthritis, Verizon Music Center, 9:30am - Valley Fall Festival, Verizon Music Center 10am-3pm - Oak Mountain State Park First Fall Festival 10am-2pm 31 - Halloween — Please watch carefully for trick or treaters!

- Visit the No. Shelby Library in your costume on Oct. 31 & receive a treat

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The Pantherettes award winners at UDA camp

The 2011-2012 Pelham High Pantherettes attended the Universal Dance Association camp at the University of Alabama. The dance team’s honors included: First Place for their Home Routine, a Superior Trophy, Leadership Award, and the Spirit Stick. Congratulations, ladies!

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North Shelby County Seniors in Action Pelham Senior Center, 620-6064 • www.pelhamlibrary.com Open weekdays 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. to Shelby County residents 55 and over for fellowship, fun, games, monthly dances and much more. To view the full event calendar visit the web site above.

From left, Katie Whatley, an honoree; Prince Whatley; Jennifer Foster of Children’s Hospital; Liz Bishop, president of Cahaba Valley Elks; and Denise Michard, who ran 62.5 miles to raise the donations.

Cahaba Valley Elks donate $1,400 to Children’s Hospital The Cahaba Valley Elks are known as the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.

Recently, a fundraiser was held to benefit the Children’s Hospital and the Elks National Foundation charities.

A check was presented to Children’s Hospital in the amount of

$1,400.00 to be applied specifically to their Hemotology and Oncology Center. This contribution was given in honor of Katie Whatley, who is a child cancer survivor.

Furthermore, a check will be sent to the Elks National Foundation charities in the amount of $300.00.

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Rummikub 1:00-3:00, Beginning Line Dancing 2:00-3:00 Wed. Men’s Coffee Club 10:00, Bridge 10:00-1:00, Wii Bowling 11:00

Exercise 12:30-1:15, Rummikub 1:00-3:00 Thur. Pelham New Pioneers featuring various guests 10:30-1:00 Sept. 29 Set up for Yard Sale Oct. 6 Covered Dish with Rep. April Weaver Oct. 13 Bingo Oct. 20 Health Fair 10:30-12:00 various health-related vendors Oct. 27 Halloween Festival

Golden Voices after program, Mah Jongg/Rummikub 1:00-3:00 Fri. Tai Chi 10:30-11:30, Healthy Choices 11:30-12:30,

Exercise 12:30-1:15, Games 1:00-3:00 Oct. 28 Bookworms 1:15-1:45

Oct. 21 Octoberfest Dance w/ Wolfgang 7:00-9:00 p.m. $4/person Oct. 1 Fall Yard Sale, Pelham Senior Center, Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The sale will offer a variety of items including clothes, books,

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Dec. 3 Pelham seniors will have the opportunity to visit Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry to see the Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular. Cost with transportation is $95 for Pelham Senior Center members and $110 for non-members. The day trip includes lunch at Santa Fe Restaurant and dinner at the Cracker Barrel. A deposit of $50 is due at sign up and full payment must be paid by October 17. No refunds on the Trip.

For more information contact Activities Coordinator Regina Jimenez at pelhamseniorcenter1@yahoo.com or 620-6064.

Heardmont Senior Center • 991-5742 Open weekdays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for games, fellowship, exercise, lunch, and more. For more information e-mail heardmontpark@hotmail.com or call 991-5742.

Be sure and schedule a dental appointment before this year’s benefits run out!

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If you are a new patient and would like to make an appointment with our office, check with your insurance provider to ensure that we are in your network.

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JOB FAIR FOR MATURE WORKERS (50+) Tuesday, October 18th 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Pelham First Baptist Church 2867 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL AWARE (Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees) A Division of Positive Maturity, Inc., A United Way Partner This is a unique opportunity for mature workers who are looking for employment or a change in careers. For job seekers there is no charge. Applications are available onsite.

Job skills workshops will be conducted during the event.

After the old school burned in 1951, the building at left was constructed for Thompson High School until the latest project was completed in 1987. The Thompson Sixth Grade Center is currently located in the building.

50 years later Thompson High School’s Class of ’61 celebrates reunion

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he Thompson High School Class of ’61 celebrated their 50th class reunion recently at Bridlewood Acres, the home of classmate Allen Fulton and his wife, Betty. The event was the culmination of months of planning and locating the class’ graduates and many other classmates who started their education in the “old rock school” in 1949.

During the early years, Thompson was one of only five high schools in Shelby County. It drew students from all of north Shelby County which included Alabaster, Helena, Pelham, Chelsea and the Oak Mountain area all the way to Highway 280.

The THS 1961 reunion planning committee did a tremendous job, locating and contacting classmates or their family members to inform them about the special milestone 50th reunion celebration.

Of the 103 Class of 1961 graduates, 39 were known deceased, but 67 attended the reunion. Classmates came from other cities in the state of Alabama as well as many from out of state to the special event. The classmates of the ’61 class enjoyed seeing longtime friends and renewing acquaintances from years gone by. In spite of the lapse of time, these friends and classmates still know how to celebrate and have a great time together. As they celebrated seeing those classmates who were in attendance, they also respectfully remembered those who had passed.

Perhaps one of the most honored guests was Mrs. Eleanor Lewis–Brown, who was one of two first grade teachers at Thompson School in 1949. She also taught many of the reunion attendees in both first and third grades.

Other beloved teachers in attendance included Coach Jimmy Jones, Mr. Charles Knowles, Mrs. Carolyn Davidson-Knowles, and current County Commssioner Dan Acker.

Class of ’61 graduates attending the 50th reunion were LaMoine Booth Bramblett, Mary Butler Lee, Donna Carden Smitherman, JoAnn Cardwell Thompson, Sheror Caton Moore, Elois “Lois” Coggins Tipton, Jim Collins, Tommy Draper, Lanis England Taylor, Sandra Fowler Bentley, Jeanie Fulgham Jones, Allen Fulton, Nellie Glasgow Kinstler, Sarah Hodgens Atchison, Mildred Hoggle Knowles, Sharon Holbrooks Stagner, Terry Hosmer, Cecil Hubbard, Billy Jack Lawley, Joe Lee, Lonnie Maske, Roger Dale Massey, Charlotte Mathis Draper, Dudley McGuire, William Moore, Robert Moore, Richard Posey, JoAnn Reach Brasher, Brenda Rowe Dover, Nina Shelton Wilson,

Frankie Smitherman Fulgham, Shelby Tully, Mary Ann Wilson Horton, Barbara Garrett Satterwhite, Janice Glass Sparks, Joyce Hatfield Langston, Don Hooks, Mickey McDonough, Paul Ozburn, Ralph Payton, Ida Martha Reed Dimick, Donald “Buck” Rutherford, Randy Sides, Barbara Vernon Dunaway and Allen “Buddy” Whitington, residing in the Birmingham area; Judy Adams Crumley, Wayne Bailey, Bobby Baldwin, Mitchell Handley, Robert “Butch” Johnson, Arnold “Butch” Thornton, Patricia “Tricia” Harper. Darlene Lovelady Hornsby, Mary Branham Putman, Ann Reach Prestridge, Jerry Busby, Linda Dawkins Phillips, Dorothy Frost Jackson, Judy Usher Huckabee, Gail Martin McDonald, Larry Barton–Class President, Carlton Dinwidde, Arnold Fulmer, Mable Bentley Wynn, George Wilburn Moore, Nancy Brett Stevens, and Carol Moore Isley.

Classmates who are known deceased: Trudy Brown, Marvin Burnett, Anthony H. “Tony” Collier, Hilda Creamer, Faye Davenport, Lanell Davis, Terra Dickerson, William Doss, Shawood Dunn, Earl “Corky” Fallin, Cecil Franklin, Tommy Fulmer, Billy Ruth Gentry, Jimmy Grimes, John Hale, Jimmy Hentz, Jerry W. Hinds, Patsy Jones, Loyd Kenderick, Judy Lee, Charles Lightsey, Ronnie Maske, Sherrell Massey,

William Earl Motes, Phares Nielson, Robert Noe, Jackie R. Nolen, Wanda Payne Brasher, Robert Posey, Sue Reeser, Tommy Rich, Tommy Stamps, Frances Stone McManus, Faye Strickland, John R. Sweeney, C. Earl Templin, Patricia White, Lynn Whitfield, and Wayne Wood.

The event was a special time for the Class of 1961.

The evening was filled with laughter, retelling stories about high school days, renewing friendships, enjoying good food, and great music of the ’60s. This was an event to add to the memory book. After all, it is the “Class of 1961 — BEST EVER.”

Former THS teachers, from left, Jimmy Jones, Eleanor Lewis Brown, Charles Knowles, Carolyn Davidson Knowles and Dan Acker.

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oung newlyweds Mario and Esmerelda “Ezzie” Peña, natives of Baytown, Texas, moved from their home state over 30 years ago. Mario, an employee of U.S. Steel (33 years now), was transferred to Pennsylvania.

After a few years, an opportunity arose in the Fairfield plant, and the young family moved to Birmingham.

“That was 18 years ago,” said Ezzie, “and we initially planned to move to Hueytown to be close to Mario’s job.

But with three children, we had to have a three-bedroom and couldn’t find one.

We looked all over, and finally found one in Homewood. Many would not rent to us because of our Mexican heritage,” she laughed, “for fear that we would move five more families in with us. I remember that our rental agent fibbed to the property owner that we were Italian, and we moved in shortly thereafter.”

After a few years, Ezzie says she got the itch to open a business, and she thought of a store she loved near her high school in Houston. It was a small grocery that served delicious tacos in a little deli tucked inside, and the idea for Gordos was born.

The Peñas opened their first Gordos in Homewood in 2001 where it is still thriving today. They opened a second store in Helena, but moved it to Pelham in the last few years on Hwy 31.

“We had a restaurant in our Helena Gordos, but our food at that time

catered more to the Mexican palate,” she says. “What people kept asking for though, was more Tex-Mex dishes, and that is what we are emphasizing in our new restaurant — Tejano Bar and Grill.” (Tejano is Spanish for Texan) The couple hired Lupe Torres. He helped the Lopez family open Las Pinata’s Mexican restaurant in Pelham several years ago, and for seven years managed the popular Iguana Grill off Lorna Road. Torres is the manager of the new restaurant and together with the Peñas, brings a Texas-style Mexican dining experience to Helena on the corner of Hwys 95 and 58.

You will not recognize the inside when you walk in however.

The interior has been beautifully redone and resembles a courtyard complete with a full bar, shed roof, and mood lighting.

This writer spent four years in the Air Force outside San Antonio, Texas, and the food I ate at Tejano reminds me of some of the restaurants I frequented in the lone-star state, where Tex-Mex originated and still rules today.

At Tejano, the guacamole is as good as it gets. “We will not serve it unless we can get ripe avocados,” said Ezzie.

This is the mark of a great Mexican restaurant. “Stone pestles have been ordered and as soon as they come in,

we will make the guacamole at diner’s tables, guaranteeing they get it just the way they like it.”

The night my family visited, ours was ordered with avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and just a dash of salt and lime, and it was delicious. The salsa and chips were the best I’ve had since Las Pinata’s closed, without a hint of grease on the warm, crispy chips and the salsa fresh with just the right amount of heat and fresh cilantro (extra hot sauce available on request).

An appetizer I would highly recommend, especially for cheese lovers, is the Queso Fundido. Many restaurants offer this dish, but none compare to that at Tejano. Made with the finest imported Chihuahua cheese, it is thick, melted in a casserole dish and served with homemade flour tortillas and your choice of steak, chicken or chorizo (Mexican sausage). It is a meal unto itself. You simply put some cheese on a flour tortilla, wrap and enjoy. (My favorite addition to this dish is a little guacamole on top of the cheese).

The fajitas were spectacular, the tamales perfect, and the tacos come crispy or soft, depending upon your taste. We had some of both, and they were all outstanding. Our dish featured a skirt steak that was sauteed with pep-

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Tejano’s dessert selections are special (and only $2.50 each). If you have never tried Tres Leches (lechays), or three milk cake, I suggest that you try a piece.

The deliciously moist (actually soaked) cake is topped with a whipped cream icing. My selection had a scrumptious filling of fresh strawberries and nuts between the layers. If you like cake, you must sample the Tres Leches.

Tejano also features a bakery which you can access through the restaurant or the side entrance of the building.

It opens at 6 a.m. and will serve fresh croissants (think the ham, egg and cheese variety), muffins, doughnuts and other assorted pastries to the breakfast crowd. It will also be open for restaurant patrons to stroll over and select a sweet treat that looks appealing to them for dessert.

Tejano is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. til 9 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday lunch is available 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Great Margaritas and your favorite beers are always on hand. Happy Hour is 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and all day Saturday until 6 p.m.

Come and enjoy Helena’s newest place to eat some great Mexican food or just to escape the heat and sit around the friendly bar to enjoy a refreshing drink. Please be sure to tell them you read about their delicious food in the Pelham City News!

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Grow Your Mind Grow Your Community Visit Your Local Library Pelham Public Library • 620-6418 • www.pelhamlibrary.com

Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Sunday

The Pelham Public Library offers a digital media collection of audios, e-books and music that can be accessed from the comfort of your home 24/7. All items are automatically returned so no late fees are incurred!

The library also offers knitting classes, a book club and free computer classes as well as many other special events. For more information, please call the library at 620-6418 or visit their web site listed above.

Adult Events @ Pelham Library Oct. 17 Page Turners Book Club 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 29 Beginning Knitting 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call to register.

The Pelham Public Library also offers free computer classes on weekdays as well as some night classes. In order to keep the classes small, registration is required. Call 620-6418 to sign up or stop by the library.

Children’s Events Wed. Together Time 9:25 & 10:30 a.m.

Thur. P.J. Storytime 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 15 LEGO Brick Brigade 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Children 12 and under

practice their block-building skills (no registration required).

Oct.22 Halloween Carnival 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wear your costume to play

fun carnival games and receive lots of treats.

For more information about the library’s children’s program contact Mary Campbell, MLIS, at mcampbell@pelhamonline or call 620-6418.

North Shelby Library • 439-5500 • www.northshelbylibrary.org Hours: Mon./Thur. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue./Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

For adults, the library hosts several special events monthly, book clubs and FREE computer classes. For details, visit www.northshelbylibrary.org or call 439-5510.

Children’s Story-Time Programs (Registration required, unless otherwise noted, call 439-5504) Mon. Toddler Tales (19-36 mos) 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tue. Baby Tales (birth-18 mos) 9:30-10:00 a.m.

Wed. Mr. Mac (all ages-no registration.) 10:45 a.m.

Thur. PJ Storytime (all ages-no registration) 7:00 p.m.

Special Children’s Events @ North Shelby Library (Registration required, unless otherwise noted, call 439-5504) Oct. 8 LEGO club 10:00-11:30 a.m. Legos provided for master block

building creations. Snacks served.

Oct. 15 Pumpkin Painting (No Carving) Contest begins. Bring your

pumpkin to the library by Oct. 30 to be judged Oct. 31.

Oct. 19 Homeschool Hangout 1:00 p.m. Guest Sarah Flanagan DMD

talks about dental hygiene Oct. 22 Movie Phineas and Ferb: The 2nd Dimension 2:00-3:30 p.m. All

ages welcome, no registration. Snacks served.

Oct. 28 BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) Painting Workshop for ages

three and up. Snacks provided.

Oct. 31 Stop by in your costume and receive a treat. All day event.

For more information about children’s programs contact Cecelia Dean at northshelbyyouth@gmail.com or 439-5504.

Teen Scene@NSL: Movie nights, video games, book clubs and more Oct. 16 Teens Read Week Oct. 16-22 & Their Top Ten Reads Oct. 17 Teen Book Club 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 20 Anime Night 6:00 p.m. Work on an anime/manga project and be

served some exotic treats.

For more teen scene information e-mail nsyouth@shelbycounty-al.org or call 439-5512.

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How do you know when to use ice and when to use heat for pain?

Nathan C., Helena, AL

Good question, and one that comes up frequently. The answer depends on what type of pain. In an American Academy of Pain Management article, the terms acute, subacute, and chronic were classified for pain. Think of acute pain as new pain, less than 30 days. Consider subacute pain as pain lasting 1 to 6 months and chronic pain as pain lasting longer than six months.

Acute pain is typically sudden with a rapid onset, and often is the result of a trauma—a strained muscle or sprained ankle. Swelling begins soon after the injury. During this time, the goal is to reduce the amount of swelling and pain, so ice therapy is the best option as it helps to do this.

Cold packs, sandwich bags filled with ice and frozen bags of peas are all effective options. You can also fill small paper cups with water, freeze them, and use the cups as applicators to massage the area of pain. Don’t ice an area more than 15-20 minutes at a time.

Chronic pain typically develops slowly and can be a nagging pain that can become much worse over time if left untreated. Overuse and repetitive use injuries are examples of chronic pain since the area affected doesn’t properly heal. Heat is generally best to use for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation or swelling. Nagging, sore, stiff muscles and joint pain are ideal conditions for the use of heat therapy. Heat can be applied to the area of chronic pain prior to exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow. Heat can also help relax tight muscles or muscle spasms. However, after exercise, ice is the better choice for a chronic injury to prevent further inflammation. As with ice, heat should be used for no more than 15-20 minutes at a time, and can be safely used with a layer between the heat source and the pain. Moist heat is best, so try using a hot wet towel.

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An important message from the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition “Some teens are popping pills like they are candy. Tell your children that you expect them to be completely drug free, including not abusing prescription or over-the-counter medications,” says Carol Williams, project coordinator for the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition.

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