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Living by the Book by Elsa Rutherford There’s a different look about him. Something artistic and sensitive in his face. I’m intrigued, but can’t quite put my finger on why I’m feeling so disconcerted when it suddenly strikes me that the young man I’m looking at might have stepped out of another century. Am I imagining it or does he look rather like a young Edgar Allan Poe? He’s slim with spikey dark hair, dark beard, thick eyebrows and mustache (didn’t Poe have only the mustache?) and he’s dressed in dark colors: black shirt, a vintage-style blackish vest, the kind you see in photographs from a former time. Behind dark rimmed glasses his eyes are deep blue, observant and intelligent. I’m right, he would not look out of place a century or two ago. “Hello, he says, “I’m so pleased to meet you.” He speaks in a polite and refined manner and bows slightly as he shakes my hand and gives me his business card, I feel there is something exceptional about this young man.
His name is TC McKinney; I see from the card there are no periods after the initials T and C. Quite unusual, I think. Inventive, to make you remember him. He’s originally from Birmingham, but now lives in Albertville. “I like the peace and quiet,” he says. He’s seated on a pale buttery patterned sofa in the office of my publisher. I sit across from him in a comfortable chair, upholstered in a cinnamon colored fabric. Between us there’s a large glass-topped coffee table on which he’s spread an array of books. Some are hardback; others are paperback and also the larger trade paperback size. All have appealing, eye-catching covers. They look very professionally produced. “This is just a sampling of the books we publish,” he tells me. McKinney is the owner of PDMI Publishing Company located in Albertville. Yes, Albertville is headquarters of a book publishing company! And no, this is not a self-publishing company, where a writer pays to have his or her work published. There is no cost to the writer. This is the real deal except there is no advance paid to the author when the manuscript is accepted, as is standard with most legitimate publishers. However there is one huge bonus McKinney offers that no other publishing compaContinued on Page 6
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Camp LeJeune Water Claims Time Limit Those who lived at Camp LeJeune during its toxic water heyday (from 1957 to 1987) drank water contaminated with dry-cleaning fluids that seeped into a well from a dry cleaners that was only 900 feet from the water supply and solvent from a leaking fuel tank farm. Babies were born with twice the average number of birth defects. There have been kidney, bladder, ovarian, cervical, lung, prostate and breast cancers among veterans and dependents. Add in non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia and liver disease. Some of these illnesses surfaced fairly quickly, but getting attention from the VA was difficult when it was claimed there was nothing wrong with the water. And there was no help for dependents. Families and individuals sued for damages. But not every illness surfaced quickly enough to be tied in to the Camp LeJeune water lawsuits because of the Statute of Repose. In an attempt to get them some help, the North Carolina legislature tried to undo its Statute of Repose, which had limited filing of lawsuits to ten years, to allow families to file beyond that time limit. Finally, after a string of lawsuits and appeals, a federal court objected to North Carolina’s new legislation attempts. Claims older than ten years are now dead. Starting a few years ago, veterans were one by one able to convince VA doctors that they were made ill by the Camp Lejeune water. In 2012 a law was passed to cover the health costs (after any other insurance pays first) of dependents who were made sick by the water. Only now, two years later, are they getting around to actually doing that, and it’s limited to a list of illnesses and costs incurred only since March 26, 2013. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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“Yea, though I walk through the valley.” I know I’ve heard this verse thousands of times. It has also been quoted to me by people whose only reference of God is what their Grandmamma’s cousins’ brother said while sipping coffee at the kitchen table. It comes in a lot of forms and fashions, but it’s always some version of “I’m just going through it.” Well, God just completely spun the tables on my opinion and thoughts of this verse the other day. It began with Him reminding me of the verse, “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thy rod and thy staff comforts me” Psalm 23:4 “What is a valley”? He asked. I have learned to recognize a set-up from God when I see one. He asks a question to something He already knows the answer to in order to begin the conversation and reasoning process. I love it. A valley is usually a flat place between mountains; in the south it could be call a holler. Then I felt like He asked what is so hard about walking through a flat place? Shouldn’t it be easier than climbing a mountain? I thought to myself, “Well, Yes.’ I could feel a shift of opinions beginning. So as the conversation unfolded, I felt like God was showing me that when we walk through the flat places that is not the problem. Many times it is supposed to be a time of
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refreshing or refueling. The problem is not the valley, it’s the shadows. Those dark thoughts and fears that infect our minds with their diseases. They cause us to start judging God incorrectly. Say things like He has abandoned us even though He promised He never would. Another problem with darkness is it makes it hard to stay on the path. We start to get off track. We lose sight of what God has told us, and the things we know to be true. We give up on our dreams, or worse, yet compromise to get them. How many times have we later discovered that the thing we prayed so hard for was probably the worst thing that could have happened to us? Or the opposite when what we thought was the worst thing ever worked out to be the best? I think sometimes God gives us a “break,” we get to go through a level place for a while by removing something in our lives that was not good for us. But sometimes instead of allowing His rod and staff (power and authority) to comfort us, we freak out over the “loss.” Instead of receiving His refreshment, we turn it into resentment. Once we realize that this is easier when God has us sheltered in the valley, we can’t get too comfortable. We still have mountains to climb. So if you find yourself in a valley, don’t freak out and don’t camp out. Trust God to refresh your soul.
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ny I’m aware of provides: the author receives a whopping 50 % of the sales (or royalties.) In the New York publishing world with which I’m familiar, this is unheard of. A first-time writer might receive 8% royalties; one who has an established name will get somewhat more. The royalties usually increase when the book sales go higher. (We’re talking somewhere close to best-seller status here.) To my approval, McKinney tells me that his books are distributed through Ingram Book Publishing Services, a Tennessee based company that has an excellent reputation in the publishing world. When I press him about what bookstores have carried his books, he says simply, without a hint of boasting, that Books A Million and Barnes and Noble are two of his outlets, as well as smaller bookstores. A poet himself, McKinney says, as if it explains everything, “Being involved with books and writing is what I’ve always wanted to do.” I ask him what the initials of his company---PDMI---represent. “Perceptional Design Management International,” he says, not missing a beat. International? Talk about the power of positive thinking! I’m impressed; this man thinks in big terms. He’s determined to excel as he aims for the peak of his professional venture. Since he, the publisher, invests in printing the books, hiring a graphic artist to do cover work, and providing editors to improve the manuscripts when needed, I ask McKinney why he takes such a big risk. “We care about writers,” he tells me. Can it really be that simple? But hearing those words from an Edgar Allan Poe lookalike, and hearing them spoken with such sincerity and enthusiasm, I sense no duplicity in him. It seems what you see is what you get. I question him about his writers and he says they are from all over the country, including Alabama. There are two submission periods in the year when
he is open to receiving manuscripts from writers. If he thinks the work is worthy of publication, if it’s well written and the story is likely to have wide appeal, he takes on the writer. He likes writers who are willing to help promote their work. Such as appearances at book signings, open to interviews, establishing websites, etc. He publishes a wide variety of genres (or types of books) such as general fiction, children’s books, inspirational works, health and well-being, and dark fiction, which includes mystery, suspense, fantasy and horror. As we talk about well-known authors we enjoy reading, he proves himself to be extremely knowledgeable about various genre writers as well as what is often deemed “literary” works. He also proves himself to be charming and expressive with an easy smile and a cheerful laugh. McKinney may remind me of Poe, but he’s definitely the opposite of a gloomy person. I’m pretty sure no raven comes tapping at his window upon any midnight dreary. But if one did, TC McKinney would be quick to find an author to write about it. The man has an uncanny sense for what the reading public likes. If you think it’s far-fetched to believe Albertville could become famous for its book publishing, just remember what happened to the music industry in Muscle Shoals. All it takes is a great idea, hard work and a little luck. So, remember the names TC McKinney and PDMI Publishing Company. You’re going to be hearing them again. ©
About the Author: Elsa Rutherford is a native Alabamian and lives in Albertville with her attorney husband, Nick Kirst, and they have two very spoiled cats. She attended Snead College and the University of North Alabama. Rutherford is a seasoned writer, beginning her award-winning career almost forty years ago as a newspaper columnist and features writer. She has written for numerous magazines and newspapers and sold her first book in the 1980’s. Her short stories have been published in anthologies in the U.S. and many other countries.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A long-sought workplace change could be happening soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. A personal relationship takes a new turn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasiveness doesn’t really start to kick in until midweek. By then, you can count on having more supporters in your camp, including some you doubted would ever join you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is still high, but -- good news! -- you should start to see daylight by the week’s end. Reserve the weekend for fun and games with friends and loved ones. You deserve it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A misunderstanding with a partner or spouse needs to be worked out before it turns into something really nasty. Forget about your pride for now and make that first healing move. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Communication dominates the week. Work out any misunderstandings with co-workers. Also get back in touch with old friends and those family members you rarely see.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As busy as your week is, make time for someone who feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindness could later prove to be more significant than you might have realCANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless of ized. how frustrating things are, keep that “Crab” under control. A cutting comment you might CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) think is apt right now will leave others hurt- Congratulations. Your busy workweek leads ing for a long time to come. to some very satisfying results. Sports and sporting events are high on your weekend LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be more sen- activities aspect. Enjoy them with family sitive to the emotions of loved ones who and friends. might feel left out while you’re stalking that new opportunity. Be sure to make it up to AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) them this weekend. A nice surprise could be Your generosity of spirit reaches out once waiting. again to someone who needs reassurance. There might be problems, but keeping that VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The line of communication open eventually pays gregarious Virgo rarely has a problem mak- off. ing new friends. But repairing frayed relationships doesn’t come easily. Still, if it’s PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You are what you want to do, you’ll find a way. among the truth-seekers in the universe, so Good luck. don’t be surprised to find yourself caught up in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you believe is an insidious exercise in lying. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in loyalty and in keeping secrets. All things considered, you would probably make a perfect secret agent. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Tomato-Macaroni and Cheese Bake “I’m hungry! What’s for supper?” When you hear those words, this is a perfect answer. It also helps take the chill out of the coldest, rainiest, windiest autumn day. Ingredients 1 (12-fluid-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, rinsed and drained Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a covered jar, combine evaporated milk and flour. Shake well to blend. Pour milk mixture into a medium saucepan sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray. Add cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. 3. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and cheese melts, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato soup, onion flakes, parsley flakes, chili powder and black pepper. Add macaroni. Mix well to combine. 4. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. • Each serving equals: 249 calories, 5g fat, 15g protein, 36g carb., 511mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Pier Fishing Tips, Tricks and Tactics
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Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar
We can all use a few good tips to improve our fishing skills and the below tips are for people who plan on fishing from a pier. Our pier fishing tips aren’t specific to any species of fish but are rather an overall strategy to improve your chances of catching a fish on a pier. If you have a tip on pier fishing that you would like to share below then please use our submit a tip form. Watch the Birds - Seagulls and other types of birds that hang around the pier are a great way to see where fish might be. They tend to know local fish movements and patterns at specific times of the day. Who ever thought a seagull could be so useful? You Don’t Need to Cast - One of the best parts about pier fishing is that you don’t need to cast out far to find fish. They usually like to hang around the pier, so try dropping your line right by the pier and work your way out until you find some fish. Locate or Create Underwater Structures - Submerged structures near or along a pier can be a great hiding place for fish. Where applicable some anglers will actually sink stuff along a pier and come back weeks later to fish it. Before you try this method, you should first make sure that it’s legal to do it. Secondly, never use anything that can poison or pollute the water. That real Christmas tree might have some use after all. The Right Live Bait - Choosing the right bait is a vital part to being successful when fishing on a pier. While some standard baits will always work, you’ll want to ask some locals or the local tackle and bait shop what works best on the pier you plan on fishing from. Never introduce live bait that isn’t allowed by law and never dump live bait into the water after you’re done. Polarized Sunglasses - A good pair of polarized sunglasses will give you a big advantage when pier fishing. It will allow you to see through the water and locate fish. Look for Cloudy Water - You can usually find fish hanging out where cloudy water meets clear water.
Ingredients
Original recipe makes 8 cups of mix
6 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Directions
In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa. Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water.
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porch and patio plants. If you’re feeling a little more ambitious, try a raised-bed garden with a variety of plants, from cabbage to cucumbers and beyond.
Social Security COLA Increase: 1.7 Percent You’ve likely heard that our Social Security increase for 2015 will be only 1.7 percent. Last year, the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) was 1.5 percent, so it’s a small improvement. But here is how that translates into real money: The average monthly increase will be $20. Here are a few items from the Bureau of Labor Statistics chart: During 2014, food went up 3 percent. (Of that, beef has gone up 17.8 percent since January. Dairy has gone up 10 times in the past 11 months. All meats, poultry, fish and eggs have increased 9.4 percent this year.) Utilities went up 3.5 percent. Medical care commodities went up 2.9 percent. Medical care services went up 1.7 percent. The net loss of those dollars is in our current buying power. The loss will be made worse down the road because of compounding. Dollars we don’t get now can’t be compounded in years to come. Seniors League has a calculator to determine the long-lasting impact of this low COLA. Go to seniorsleague. org and enter your figures. It will show you the dollar loss over time. COLA became mandatory in 1975. The yearly increase or decrease is based on the Consumer Price Index, which includes food, shelter, doctor and dentists, drugs and other day-to-day goods and services, with figures collected every month in 87 urban areas. Since 2010, the increase has averaged 1.4 percent per year. In two recent years it didn’t increase at all. If this low COLA for 2015 keeps you from being able to quit work, remember that you can earn $15,720 before it starts taking $1 out of your benefits for every $2 you earn. If you’re ready to turn 66 next year, that earning limit will be $41,880 before it takes $1 for every $3 you earn. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Trends and fad diets come and go. But a progressive approach to nutrition - one grounded in positive eating - remains constant. It’s the desire to get more out of food with real, pure ingredients. Most people find the commitment to natural, healthy living isn’t as challenging as they imagined. From the garden to the market, and the kitchen to the table, countless opportunities allow you to incorporate plant-based, nutrient-rich foods into your diet: * Make the most of the grocery store. Eating real, pure foods, including whole grains, is at the core of a healthy lifestyle. Take a closer look at packaging to find items made with wholesome ingredients. You’ll be excited to see that many grocery stores carry a variety of nutritious options. “People don’t always look as closely as they should,” says dietitian Toby Amidor. “Dig in and read the labels to get the full picture and educate yourself on the foods in your grocery basket.” * Get into gardening. There’s no need to till your yard and plant rows of crops - gardening can start small, in a pot or container. Herbs, lettuce, spinach and tomatoes are all great
“Growing your own garden can do more than provide tasty produce. It can also be a therapeutic way to increase your overall intake of vegetables,” says Amidor. “When I was growing up, my dad had an amazing garden. He taught me how to plant, weed and pick produce like radishes, carrots, sunflower seeds, cucumbers and tomatoes. Gardening is a great way to bond with family members and educate the next generation about the importance of farmto-table.”
* Keep it up in the kitchen. It’s important to make sure you’re getting all the right nutrients to fuel your day. Are your foods providing essential vitamins, minerals and protein? If not, add new products to your pantry, like Kashi’s Non-GMO Project Verified GOLEAN Crisp! and Crunch! cereals, which each contain at least 9 grams of protein per serving, more than double that of the 3 gram average of leading cereals.
“Meeting the Daily Value of around 50 grams of protein for the average adult can be challenging - especially for vegans and vegetarians. Protein is an essential component of a nutritious diet,” says Amidor. “To incorporate more plant-based proteins into your meals, exercise your imagination and pair together different types of proteins, like whole grains, legumes and nuts to create wholesome meals.” The more you learn about real, pure ingredients, the more delicious ways you’ll find to enjoy them.
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The Little Boy A little boy walked down the beach, and as he did, he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes.”. “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, “Yes.” Do you pray often?” the boy asked next, and again she answered, “Yes.” With that he asked his final question, “Will you hold my quarter while I go swimming?”
Please Support Your Local Merchants! I Love My Job I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; he is the best! I love his boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its location I hate to have to go on vacation. I love my furniture, drab and gray, and the paper that piles up every day! I love my chair in my padded Cell! There’s nothing else I love so well. I love to work among my Peers I love their leers and jeers and sneers. I love my Computer and its Software; I hug it often though it don’t care... I love each Program and every File, I try to understand once in a while!! I’m happy to be here, I am I am; I’m the happiest Slave of my uncle Sam. I love this Work: I love these Chores. I love the Meetings with deadly Bores. I love my Job - I’ll say it again I even love these friendly Men These men who’ve come to visit today In lovely white coats to take me away!!!! Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Psalms 37:8 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Luke 16:10 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. - 1 Corinthians 6:18
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Mail your ad and payment to Nifty Pickle, 7032 US Hwy 431, Albertville, AL 35950 or you can come by the office located at that address. The deadline is every Monday at Noon.
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KARAOKE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Amp, Speakers and stands, Microphones, All necessary Cords. $850 obo. Call James at 256-6738190.
OUTSIDE SALES RepresentaMcCLENDON WHOLESALE tive, Mail Your Resume and SalBuy It By The Pallet. Returns and ary Requirements to Nifty Pickle, Shelf Pulls from All Major Stores. 7032 US Hwy 431, Albertville, AL Great for Auctions, Trade Day, 35950. Yard Sales, etc. Open Tuesday Friday 9am until 4pm. Claybrook Road in Albertville. Call Charlie at 256-477-3914 for more informa- HOUSE FOR RENT 3 BR / 2 tion. Bath Brick Home with carport and large yard outside Boaz in Mt. NIFTY PICKLE VARIETY Hebron area. $500/month. ReferSTORE 7020 US Hwy 431 in Al- ences and Deposit Required. Call bertville, 2 doors down from Ace 256-558-4499 after 5pm please. Hardware. Merchandise Added Daily. 256-673-8190
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