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New Year New Beginnings! Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

Happy New Year!

Thank you to our citizens, employees, business leaders, community

advocates and visitors for helping Montgomery reach new heights last year. In 2014, we garnered an unprecedented amount of national praise and recognition by bringing home our first All-America City Award, being named America's Best Historic City in a USA Today/10Best poll and winning the SCOTT World Firefight Combat

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Challenge. The combined efforts of our Emergency Communications Department, Montgomery Water Works and Fire/Rescue personnel earned Montgomery an Insurance Services Office (ISO) “1” rating – an honor never before bestowed upon an Alabama city. In addition, we were ranked as the 6th safest city in the nation for drivers and the happiest city in the state.

This recent success is neither fleeting, nor coincidental. It stems from the

hard work and extraordinary vision of our citizens and community leaders. When visitors and residents look around our city today, they see a Montgomery changing for the better. Huge events, like the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, now callMontgomery home thanks investments in our infrastructure. Now theseinvestments are paying dividends into our local economy. The Camellia Bowlalone attracted more than 20,000 fans and produced estimated economic impact$5-8 million dollars. We hope to build on the boon for businesses this year byhosting the Southern League All-Star Game at Riverwalk Stadium and the SCOTT World Firefight Combat Challenge in October.

Contributing Writers Tasha Scott Geri Cronier Rebekah Edwards Henry Hernandez Dr. Frederick Jackson, O.D. Dr. Phillip V. Mitchell DVM Dr. Kalai Mugilan Dr. Frank K. Rho Geoff Stough Yvonna Richardson Thomas Kaufman George Singleton John Sadie Zachary Cruce Dr. Wendy Coleman Distribution Michael Carty Printed by McQuick Printing

These events will only complement once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to

mark two milestones in American history and welcome thousands of visitors to the Birthplace of Civil Rights. In March, we will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March. Thousands of visitors across the country, including many high-level public figures, will join us as we observe this monumental occasion. An array of events planned for the commemoration can be found at www.dreammarcheson.com.

In December, the eyes of the nation will once again look to Montgomery

during the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. With each event, we plan to partner with community leaders, local groups and

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other municipalities to ensure we succeed in telling the story and emphasizing the importance of each event in molding our nation and our city into what they are today. We commend everyone, from our city employees, leaders and residents to our visitors who share their great experiences with friends, for their part in our achievements. Last year was remarkable, but the coming year holds much in store! -Mayor Todd Strange 4

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2 What's New in the City? 4 A Word from our Mayor 10 Sights To See 12 Health & Fitness 22 Life Lessons 26 workforce 28 Good Taste 32 Faith 34 Education Station 44 Meow Woof & Chirp 46 Insurance 101 48 Worth A Look 50 Shopping Spree 56 Kid's Corner 60 Date Book 62 Map It Out

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Sustained Preservation and Reconstruction: A Vision for Montgomery

By Thomas Kaufmann

As we enter into the New Year, it seems to be an appropriate time to reflect and ponder on the future of historic preservation in the City of Montgomery. Much has been accomplished in the past several years, and our Fair City is on a very positive trajectory in terms of preserving our ‘canonical’ downtown historic building stock. True, there have been very sad losses over time, but this has been true all along in not only the history of our city, but also of so many other cities worldwide. Consider the architecture of the Campidoglio, and the Basilican Church of St. Peter, both in Rome. Did you know that before Michaelangelo was retained to renovate the Campidoglio, those sets of medieval brick buildings were deteriorating on unattractive mounds of earth? Also, the old Basilican Church of St. Peter was a large edifice of good design and aesthetics, but deemed to be in need of total replacement, meaning, of course - demolition. In America, our very own Independence Hall in Philadelphia (which was not-so-good-looking at the first) has undergone transformations over time to achieve it’s present look, and the very same applies to our nation’s capitol in Washington. Today, the symbol of our nation, the grand dome designed by Thomas Ustick Walter, has completely supplanted the original dome(s) designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe and Charles Bulfinch. And - to bring the discussion closer to home, the fabulous Late Empire-styled Moses building was built on the corner of Commerce Street at Court Square only to make way after a relatively short period of time for the building now known as the Renasant Bank building. Could there have been disagreement and derision about any and all of these architectural transformations? Certainly, and historical accounts are the voice of such. Even in the mid-20th century, howls and objections were hurled in the direction of John Russell Pope’s Jefferson Memorial, against both architect and the design, which was cited as being aesthetically competitive with the Lincoln Memorial, and for also causing the removal of Japanese flowering cherry trees from the building’s site on the Mall. The account of Pope’s trials and tribulations is not isolated, but is echoed over and over throughout the annals of architectural history. What do we make of all this, and how do we proceed forward with respect to our own city’s future, particularly with the important focus to carry our past into the future for the next generation and beyond? My long-held personal belief has been that, if the City of Montgomery could have retained 80% of it’s historic downtown and residential environs from the late 19th century, our city could have been a ‘Genius Loci’ rival with Savannah, Charleston, and Eureka Springs, Arkansas, especially with the amenity of being a ‘river town’. Of course, this did not happen, but we still have a significant downtown historic district along with largely intact historic neighborhoods. These are the priorities, simply stated. Focusing on preserving our historic downtown and the surrounding historic neighborhoods is so critical. This is not to say it is not happening, or that progress has not been made. Great progress has been made; it is so important, though, to set goals that so highly value each and every part of our city’s historic districts and urban fabric, despite ‘appearances’, which is often the arbiter for a structure’s initial assessment for ‘standing or falling’. As well, pursuing the ‘Reconstruction of Historic Properties’ is a valid option endorsed by the

Secretary of the Interior. It would be interesting to see if our city could resurrect some by-gone historic buildings to add back into our historic districts, even if the impressions of the architecture were in exterior appearances alone. Many historic buildings have been brought back through Reconstruction. Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda at the University of Virginia was all but a charred masonry shell after a catastrophic fire reduced it to such, until it was rebuilt with architectural oversight by the New York firm of McKim, Mead, and White. Historic Hargis Hall at Auburn University is another similar example of being faithfully recreated and brought back from the dead……from the terrible effects of a catastrophic fire in the late 1970’s. Would the University of Virginia and Auburn University be the same campuses without their original and very prominent campus buildings? And aren’t we glad that wisdom prevailed in both circumstances?

The City of Montgomery; view to the Capitol from Court Square ~ Engraving from the November 7, 1857 Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion In conclusion, there has been a longstanding ‘paradigm’ or ‘mantra’ that says that once a historic building is gone, it’s gone forever. There is much truth in that assertion, yet it is still very possible to enjoy a faithful recreation, or reconstruction, of a historic building for posterity. On a very personal level, if one’s own much beloved house was destroyed, is it out of the question to build it back just as it was before? If the answer to that question is ‘yes’, then why can’t we do the very same with our beloved historic buildings that we enjoyed once upon a time? Therefore, we may say with utmost confidence that a historic building’s life ‘is not over’ if it no longer stands, or if only ‘one brick of it remains’. While there is the desire to recreate and preserve the grand structures of yesterday for today, we may most assuredly agree with Alexander Pope ~ “Hope springs eternal”. Old buildings can be brought back to life for us to enjoy today along with those which remain. Thomas Kaufmann teaches design studio, architectural history, and historic preservation at the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science at Tuskegee University, and was formerly the Designer of the Alabama Main Street Program at the Alabama Historical Commission. He is happily married to the former Ann Marie Majerick and they have one son, Tommy; Tom may be contacted at artisthistorian@ gmail.com.

Meet Montgomery's 2014 Couple of the Year Henry Hernandez and Dr. Rachelle Janush

Meet your Good Neighbor, independent State Farm Agent, Henry Hernandez and his wife of 17 years, Dr. Rachelle Janush, Montgomery’s longest practicing sole Neuromuscular Skeletal and pain management expert.

a full-service office for all his customer’s needs: insurance, banking, and retirement. Also essential in his business success was to build relationships with the people in our community. By working one-on-one with each client Henry is able to help his customer discover the risk exposure in his or her insurance policy that could possibly lead to financial devastation and provide specific solutions. He often asks his clients “If something happened to you today, what will your family have to deal tomorrow without you? Could your family handle both the emotional and financial hardship without you?” Henry often uses his expansive business background with other small business owners in areas of business liability, workers compensation, life insurance, and retirement planning. Insurance is too important in protecting all of us from the financial destruction seen in today’s economy. Henry believes helping others protect his or her investments will strengthen each of us in our Montgomery community and enable our economy to grow.

In December, Henry was presented the 2014 Gentleman’s Quarterly Humanitarian award for his community service. Henry Henry Hernandez has been a successful businessman and an is currently a class member of Leadership Montgomery, an elite active community member in Montgomery and the River Region group of selected business professionals in our community. for over 18 years. He graduated from The University of Texas This outreach program integrates the business community with with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in computer science and the underserved economically suppressed African American a Master’s of Science degree in Judicial Administration from community of Montgomery so both can mutually benefit. Auburn University Montgomery. In 1996 he co-founded and served as Systems Administrator and Chief Financial Officer of The Center for Physical Medicine and Pain Management for 14 years. In 2010 he established his own independent insurance agency, Henry Hernandez State Farm, to continue assisting Montgomery and the River Region by helping those in our community protect themselves and their families with comprehensive insurance coverage. Henry knew early in his insurance career that the way to make a difference in our community was to be an agent to offer exceptional customer service with the convenience of

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Henry Hernandez’s training and interests include computer information technology and aviation. He is a flight instructor and multi-engine commercial pilot and for many years he has volunteered for the Alabama Civil Air Patrol. He especially enjoys being an Angel Flight pilot providing piloting services to terminally ill patients for travel to and from medical treatment.

assist our population that needed her specific capabilities and training.

Dr. Janush has a multidisciplinary holistic approach to her practice. This means she analyzes patients in all aspects of medical disciplines: neurology, orthopedic, anesthesia, movement, and psychiatry. She offers several methods including Henry and his wife, Dr. Rachelle Janush, are also avid community non-surgical back and neck pain treatments, physical therapy supporters of multiple charities including the Family Sunshine oversight, innovative cutting edge treatment: ultrasound guided Center in Montgomery serving victims and survivors of family nerve blocks accuracy without radiation, plasma rich platelet violence; Montgomery Catholic charities; F. Scott Fitzgerald (PRP) tendon ligament treatment. Dr. Janush ensures that her and Zelda Museum in Montgomery; Little Sisters of the Poor patients are fully diagnosed, analyzed, and treated through in Mobile Alabama who care for the aged and dying. They compassionate care in the treatment for chronic pain. Patients also support Bridges of Faith in Millbrook Alabama bringing have even asked Dr. Janush to expand her services and now Ukrainian Orphans to Alabama in hopes of finding a loving she is offering rejuvenation services: nonsurgical plasma rich family; Adullam House in Wetumpka who offer safe haven for the platelet face lifts “Vampire” injections. children of incarcerated parents; Mary Ellen’s Hearth at Nellie For many years Dr Janush has donated her personal time to the Burge offering hope, help and healing to homeless children community by offering free lectures to the community in a wide throughout the River Region. Rachelle and Henry financially range of topics: non-surgical back pain to the myths of blood and morally support Salvation Army; Goodwill; New York City pressure control, fibromyalgia, an chronic pain. charity for Ukrainian immigrants, and Chicago inner city charity for Ukrainian immigrants. Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. is the proprietor and medical director of The Center for Physical Medicine since 1996, as the Neuro Muscle Skeletal pain management expert. Dr. Janush has a long list of education. She is a graduate of the following universities: University of Notre Dame; Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine; Michigan State University; University of Texas School of Health Science Center; and has studied at many other universities such as Wayne State University, Rush University, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Janush still retains her zest because she is truly doing what she loves. Since 3rd grade she knew that she wanted to be a doctor. Her parents told her that she could be anything she wanted to be. Unanimously, her patients agree that she is practicing her calling. Dr. Janush could have held a career at a large corporation or in a major metropolitan city in any field. Instead, she decided to bring her expertise to Montgomery to

Henry and Rachelle have two beautiful daughters, Gabriella and Izabella. “Izabella is our resident artist, pianist, academician, Student Council President, and tennis player. She is even a published poet! She is in the 6th grade and is 11 years old. She begins girls’ basketball in January and is psyched! She is not quite certain which of her interests she wishes to pursue for her future; so she is continuing to explore all of her options. Gabriella is our 13 year old teen. As a 7th grader last year she played varsity level tennis and will continue to do so again as an 8th grader. She is in honors courses for both math and English. She is interested in pursuing the study of law for her future. We are deep into visiting high schools anticipating freshman year for her in the fall, 2015.”

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The Founding of Montgomery by Geoff Stough

he town of Montgomery was established on December 3, 1819, the same year Alabama became a state. How did Montgomery have its beginning? Who hasn’t driven the streets of downtown Montgomery and wondered why the streets are so oddly drawn? The best place to start is always at the beginning. Two men purchased land located in Montgomery County, which was organized out of the Mississippi Territory in 1816. The land auctions in Milledgeville, Georgia in 1817. One man was Andrew Dexter and the other was John Scott. Dexter founded “New Philadelphia” in the eastern section of the new county and Scott first founded “Alabama Town” on the bluff of the river in the western part of the same county, but moved the town closer to New Philadelphia, which included the river area, and renamed it “East Alabama.” There was a bitter rivalry between the two towns and the streets in each town were drawn so the towns would not touch.

ndrew Dexter believed his town would grow and profit from new settlers as they entered the area via the Federal Road. John Scott believed his town would profit from river traffic. Unfortunately, neither man was absolutely correct and economics forced the two towns to join in 1819. The junction of Market Street (now Dexter Avenue) and Commerce Street was chosen to bring the two towns together and is known today as Court Square. It was the site of the first Court House, slave auctions, land auctions, and other important events. The well at Court Square, which would later be known as “Big Basin,” was just a small spring in 1819 and not dug-out to its present size until many years later.

nce the two towns joined, the new town needed a name. A local businessman, Walter Lucas, who owned Lucas’ Tavern on the Federal Road along with a general merchandise store in East

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Alabama, offered the name of Montgomery after the Revolutionary hero, General Richard Montgomery. Montgomery County was named for Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery who was killed at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.

evertheless, what became of the city founders? Andrew Dexter was a prospector and always on the lookout for a new or better business venture. He moved to Mobile where he died of Yellow Fever and buried in an unmarked grave in that city. His wife and son are both buried in Oakwood Cemetery. John Scott outlived Andrew Dexter by two years and died at his plantation home outside the city of Montgomery with his grave being lost to history, although there is a head-stone with his name in the Scott burial plot in Oakwood Cemetery. It is ironic that neither of the city founders is buried in the city they helped found and are in unmarked graves.

he city of Montgomery did benefit from the Federal Road as well as river traffic. Andrew Dexter and John Scott both had a vision, which eventually propelled Montgomery to become one of the leading cities of the growing South as the country expanded westward.

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Facts you may not know...

By Dr. Frank Rho

It’s difficult to believe that ANOTHER year has gone by isn’t it? I’m sure you’re going to be too busy with Christmas and New Years to be reading a boring dental article so I’ve put together another annual list of completely and utterly useless dental facts to pass some more time away. A snail’s mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, but can contain over 25,000 teeth. In Medieval Germany, the only cure for a toothache was to kiss a donkey. The average woman smiles about 62 times per day! A man? Only 8. The stone-faced farmer in artist Grant Wood’s famous “American Gothic” painting was actually the artist’s dentist. The cotton candy making machine that made widely consumed cotton candy possible was co-invented by a dentist. Before it was cotton candy, the fluffy confection was called “fairy floss.” An elephant molar tooth can weigh almost nine pounds. Kids laugh an average of 400 times a day. Adults... 15. Around 400BC, the Greek Physician Hippocrates suggested a toothpaste made from three mice and the head of a hare to cure toothaches. In roman times, the ancient Gauls used urine as a mouth rinse to whiten their teeth. A tooth of Sir Isaac Newton was purchased by a businessman for $4560.00 which he used as a ring. $775 million – the amount spent on toothbrushes. $2.2 billion – the amount spent on Halloween Candy in 2014. $50 billion – the amount spent on dental care. $100 billion – the amount spent on hair care. $300 billion – the amount spent on lottery tickets.

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Healthier Lifestyle by Corey & Donna Ellis

Happy New Year to everyone!

The end of one year has come, and the start of the year 2013 is upon us. This is the time when many of us begin self-analysis, and make New Year’s Resolutions. How many of you have honestly been consistent with a New Year’s Resolution? I’m willing to guess not too many, including myself! This new year, we are going to approach our fitness resolution in a different way. I want you to attack your weight loss or fitness level month by month. You have to conquer one month before you can even fathom dissecting twelve. Take it one day at a time. As simple as this sounds, this is the mindset you need to begin your journey to a healthier lifestyle . Most of us have new year’s goals of eating healthier, exercising more consistently, or just living a healthier lifestyle. Trying to keep up with your workouts or making healthier eating choices is an everyday struggle and process. Your patience is truly tested, but taking it one day at a time is the simplest way to approach your goal. That is to say, if your personal schedule happens to conflict with your workout schedule 2 or 3 days within one week, it’s ok! Just start back the upcoming week on the routine that you have established for yourself. Setbacks are part of the process of being and becoming a healthier individual. You may take one step back to take two steps forward. That goes for healthier eating and lifestyle change also. So, this year, let’s approach losing weight, toning, and muscle-building one day at a time! Your process to a healthier lifestyle is NOT going to be easy, and it will be a challenge...but stay focused on each month’s results, then evaluate your progress at the end of the 12th month. The results you will have obtained then, will be the resolution to your new year!

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Starting An Exercise Program

So the holiday season is over, and I completely blew it. It’s time to get focused and take off the extra weight from the holidays, the extra weight I meant to lose the year before, or begin that exercise program I meant to start for the past, umm, how many years? There is only one problem. I don’t know where to begin.

The main reason we never start is because we don’t know how.

First, you must find out what works for you. Working out by yourself, taking group exercise classes indoors at a gym, group classes outdoors with fitness trainers, working out with a personal trainer, or group personal training are all great options. What works for one person does not work for everyone. Be cautious when starting an exercise program without any professional help. All exercises are NOT made for everyone. Now, don’t take this the wrong way and say exercise is not for you, because, EXERCISE is for EVERYBODY! However, performing the wrong exercises, using the wrong form or technique, or performing the wrong type of workout can cause injuries and/or lack of results. It’s always a good idea to seek professional/medical guidance before you start. Exercising can be intimidating. Too many times, people don’t know what to do when they join a gym. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out all the different machines. Even getting a treadmill started puts people on edge, not to mention the strength training machines. No one wants to walk around aimlessly wondering what to do first. Remember, quality is more important than quantity. Whether it is ten minutes or two hours, make every minute

count. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Start off SLOWLY. If your instructor tells you to go at your own pace, then go at your own pace. Do not worry about the people around you. You have no idea what their fitness level may be, but you need to know where you are. Starting off slowly will keep you from getting too sore. It is ok to be sore the next day, but if your soreness last for more than 3 days, you OVERDID it. Please remember that exercise is not all or nothing. Something is better than nothing. Don’t start off like a professional athlete. Start off at your level and build from your starting point.

Always, always, always make goals.

Your goals must be realistic and directly related to your starting point. Be sure that your goals are measurable. You need to track your progress. Seeing your progress will keep you motivated. Let’s make a citywide goal to become healthier. If we get up and get moving, the weight will drop, along with the blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Last but not least, we will FEEL better!!! The hardest part about beginning an exercise program is not starting it, but committing to the lifestyle change. Don’t expect results overnight. Take small steps. Please know that you may take a step or two back, but do not let it be a landslide. Bounce back and keep moving forward and success will follow. For any health and fitness questions, comments, or ideas that you may have, please feel free to write us at resolutioncamp07@ hotmail.com and/or become a part of our Facebook family @ keyword (Resolution Corey & Donna Ellis Fitness).

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Dr. Fredrick Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Huntingdon College, and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of AL-Birmingham 1984. He has practiced in the Montgomery area for over 27 years and his areas of specialty includes treatment of dry eye syndrome and nutritional eye care, and management of refractive surgery patients.

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In America 10% of our population has diabetes and it is predicted that this number will triple by the year 2025. 90% of diabetics are type ll which typically comes on in our 40's and is most related to obesity. The eye is one of many organs damaged by this disease. A annual comprehensive eye health evaluation is the key to finding and treating diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems caused by complication of diabetes resulting in vision loss and blindness. The three sight threatening problems are:

Diabetic Retinopathy- This is the most common diabetic eye disease and is a leading cause of

blindness in adults. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina. There are levels of severity but as much as 45% of diabetics have some degree of this. The key to managing this eye problem is annual eye health evaluations by your optometrist. One technique that helps eye doctors with earlier diagnosis is retinal photography. Often there are no symptoms, nor pain to this disease. The good news is that diabetic retinopathy can be treated if found early.

Cataracts- clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts develop in almost all of us but diabetics develop cataracts at an earlier age. Cataracts are not a disease but a condition that can be resolved completely with surgery.

Glaucoma-damage to the optic nerve usually caused by by increased intraocular pressure resulting

in vision loss. Diabetics are twice as likely to get glaucoma as other adults. Glaucoma in most cases is treated with medicine eye drops with careful monitoring by your eye doctor. The important fact is that diabetic eye disease can be treated with the possibility of retaining vision if it can be detected. All diabetics must have annual eye examinations because there are no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic eye disease. Remember it's how you live that is the biggest determinant of whether you become diabetic in most cases. Lifestyle counts much more than genetics with diabetes. Basic principles of good health can be as effective as medicine in the management of type ll diabetes in most people. Next month we'll discuss the top five ways to beat type ll diabetes. For now, keep up with your annual eye health evaluation by your optometrist. To discuss your eyes and diabetes call Dr Fredrick Jackson at Primary Eyecare Associates at 334-2713900. Primary Eyecare Associates is located at 8436 Vaughn Road in Montgomery AL.

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Don’t Limit Me: Commitment to a Healthier You Tasha M. Scott, a local entrepreneur, speaker and personal development coach, challenges women entrepreneurs, small business owners, sales professionals, freelancers and any other woman who is ready to take her life and career/ business to the next level by committing to the process of becoming who they were created to be. Scott will host the first of a three-part series of personal development Event Details: “Don’t Limit Me: Commitment to a Healthier You,” will be held on January 31, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Small Business Resource Center, 600 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Special guest Casie Scott, Owner of NShape Fitness will be speaking in addition to Coach Scott. Local health and wellness vendors will be also present. Registration is $67. Visit www.tashamscott.com/speaker/ workshop for registration information. Casie Scott

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JT & Leanne - "Safe Travels in 2015 - JT's New Year's Resolution!" As we kick off a brand new year, I (JT) am making it my new year's resolution to drive more carefully and take care of the car that I bought in 2013, before they completely changed the look (which I personally don't like) of the Camaro in 2014! It's almost a running joke now that I'm eligible for the "frequent wrecker points" at McGriff Auto & Body Shop on Bell Street in Montgomery. Leanne & I have a chance to work with many great business owners in the River Region - some of them are even husband/wife teams like ourselves - living and working together 24/7, which can be challenging, much like my driving record - challenging! The good news is I don't hit other cars - just objects on the roadway, parking posts, mailboxes, and the like. I've used the "blind spot" on the Camaro excuse with Leanne several times, which it does truly have! I don't know if it will work any more, I may be trading my Camaro at her request for a golf cart or something if I continue to have issues! One business owner I can definitely recommend and call a true friend is Walt McGriff. Walt (pictured here) joins us on the River Region TV Show on WSFA12 News with car care tips for every season, and has also personally overseen some pretty extensive body repair on my vehicles over the past 8 years here in Montgomery. I'm amazed - every time I pick up my car, it looks brand new! They've been in business at the same location, 1614 Bell Street near the main gate to Maxwell Air Force Base since the late 1940's - so as Walt says, they're "almost getting the hang of it" now. With a lifetime warranty on all body work and a full auto service repair facility right across the street under the same ownership, you can't go wrong with McGriff! They'll even give you a ride to work if you're office is near downtown Montgomery! Give Walt McGriff and his staff a shot at your business in 2015! You won't be sorry - and I might even see you down there (for an oil change or tune-up)! What were you thinking? haha! Happy New Year from JT & Leanne - hope it's a great 2015 for you and your family!

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Happy New Year to Midlife Crisis

by Kalai Mugilan

As I have understood midlife crisis, this is the time when a person finally faces all the stories they have internalized and socialized as scripted by their parents and the society on what brings happiness. The script is rather straightforward, if you study hard, go to college, get a good job, get married to the love of your life, buy a house, and have children; you will be happy. This is an age old mantra in just about every culture in its various forms. Blessed are those still trying to achieve these, they are far less likely not to face a midlife crisis. On the other hand, what if you have followed the script, pretty neatly and have achieved all the glory of the script, but you find yourself unhappy or unfulfilled? Generally, most of us will work harder and longer now, perhaps pursue one more or a higher degree, work for more money, buy more for the wife and children and will do all sorts of things trying to hold on to the script that has been pumped into us for a long time. Finally, we come to the end of the road or maze or race, exhausted emotionally with our truth, and decide to be the most honest person we could possibly be to ourselves because we cannot take it anymore, and find the courage to say “This is not working.” “The script is not true for me. I have been wasting all my time.” Now, we have a midlife crisis. And, redo does not work, ask anyone who has had one of these crises. We can avoid this crisis all together if we begin being honest with ourselves from the beginning, that is, studying hard may not be the end all or be all, while it is a good thing. College may not be for all while it can prove to be advantageous. Married life is not meant for all. Many a lonely couple are married. Raising children is not meant for all, couples fall apart trying to do just that. None of these proposition makes us any lesser of a societal member. We belong just the same. And, there are far more ways to make life meaningful or experience happiness other than to follow the prescription to happiness strictly. I have found, when I serve others without wanting anything back, meaning without judging why and who is in the predicament they are in. Doing which, I have found the most meaning and joy and gratitude in my everyday life. So, perhaps a new year’s resolution could be, “once a month, feed a veteran or a homeless man.” Be a foster parent, just to try it out. Visit the local homeless shelter or battered women’s shelter and provide an open heart and ear. Become a big brother or big sister to a kid in the neighborhood. Give someone a ride, or visit an old person you know, and hug them really close. Just perhaps, midlife crisis will not happen this year. Happy New Year.

Kalai MugilanAuthor: Reflections in a Broken Mirror. Get your copy on Amazon.com or in Kindle. Monthly Contributor: The Pride of Montgomery; Diversity Trainer: Varietas, LLC Cell Number (205) 243 - 7747

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Good Taste American/Deli American Deli 971 Ann St 334-262-6122 Chappy’s Deli 1611 Perry Hill Rd 334-279-7477 2055 E South Blvd 334-286-9200 8139 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1226 Chick Fil A EastChase 6921 Eastchase Loop Montgomery, AL 36117 334-271-1095 Chick-Fil-A at RSA Tower 201 Monroe St. Montgomery, AL 36104 334-293-4773

Chris’ Hotdogs 138 Dexter Ave 334-265-6850

Lunde’s 201 Montgomery St 334-265-3663

Tenda Chick 5951 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-8547

Mama’s Sack Lunch To Go 21 S Perry St 334-265-5554

Wings Xpress 5780 Woodmere Blvd 334-244-7898

MiMi’s Café 6814 EastChase Pkwy 334-271-0124 Momma Goldberg’s Deli 7960 Vaughn Rd 334-517-1071 Montgomery’s Café at Embassy Suites 300 Tallapoosa St 334-269-5055 Panera Bread 2998 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-0064 7224 EastChase Pkwy 334-274-9170

Courthouse Café 100 S Lawrence St 334-832-1684

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 7005 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1078

El Paso Chili Company 539 N Eastern Blvd 334-244-0118

Ruddle’s Pub Grill 3133 Bell Rd 334-277-8710

Five Guys Burgers & Fries 7220 EastChase Pkwy 334-239-7220

Schlotzsky’s Deli 5055 Carmichael Rd 334-409-9993

Flames Grill 142 Montgomery St 334-264-0100 Flips Uptown Grill 3900 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-8833 7900 Vaughn Rd 334-270-5559 Guthrie’s 5376 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-8300 7216 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-3331 Hamburger King 547 S Decatur St 334-262-1798 Honey Baked Ham 2816 E South Blvd 334-284-9100 Jason’s Deli 1520 Eastern Blvd 334-409-9890 28

Scott St. Deli 412 Scott St 334-264-9415 Shoney’s 850 Eastern Blvd 334-396-8533

Steak ’n Shake Prattville 2313 Cobbs Ford Rd. 334-290-0036 Steak Out 3271 Malcolm Dr 334-270-0747 2930 Carter Hill Rd 334-269-1800 Stop & Sip Coffee 981 Adams Ave 334-230-9989 Sundown East 3416 Atlanta Hwy 334-271-0501

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Wishbone Café 61 Bridge St 334-356-4175 7028 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-7270 Zaxby’s 3130 Taylor Rd 334-481-0406 6453 Atlanta Hwy 334-277-8066 2923 Eastern Blvd 334-420-3500 2675 Zelda Rd 334-293-9933

Asian/Indian Ala Thai Classic 963 Ann St 334-240-2549 Ala Thai East 6663 Atlanta Hwy 334-271-3141 Asia Bistro & Seafood 7839 Vaughn Rd 334-213-3628 Bombay Masala 109 Eastern Blvd 334-272-8510

Kabuki Steakhouse 7834 Vaughn Rd 334-273-8885

Saigon Deli 2323 Eastern Blvd 334-279-5921

Thai Gratiem 8868 Minnie Brown Rd 334-215-9960

Buffet City 5461 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-1678

King Buffet 2727 Bell Rd 334-273-8883

Satsuki 6534 Atlanta Hwy 334-239-7450

Top China 9160 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1668

Choices Restaurant 80 Commerce St 334-262-0888

Korean Garden 2891 Vaughn Plaza Rd 334-277-5685

Shilla 3526 Eastdale Cir 334-354-3026

East China 8153 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1779

Lek’s Railroad Thai at Union Station 300 Water St 334-269-0708

Shogun Japanese 5215 Carmichael Rd 334-271-6999

Green Papaya 409 Coliseum Blvd 334-395-7654 Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 6561 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-7799 181D Eastern Blvd 334-260-6111 India Palace 3007H McGehee Rd 334-281-1200

Lek’s Taste of Thailand 5421 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-8994 Midori 5824 Woodmere Blvd 334-593-1754 Ming’s Garden 1741 Eastern Blvd 334-277-8188 Miyako Japanese 8173 Vaughn Rd 334-215-2275

St. Café 2777 Eastern Blvd 334-396-2232 The Super Buffet 5831 Atlanta Hwy 334-215-0055

Bakery Cupcakes by Tish 1940 Mulberry St. 334-625-0999

Louisa's Bakery 1039 Woodley Rd 334-356-1212 Barbeque

Sushi Café 3004 Zelda Rd 334-819-7060

Country’s Barbecue 2610 Zelda Rd 334-262-6211 5761 Atlanta Hwy 334-270-0126

Sushi Yama 2070 Eastern Blvd 334-612-7800

Dreamland BBQ 101 Tallapoosa St 334-273-7427

Jim ’N Nicks Bar-B-Q 6415 Atlanta Hwy 334-213-0046

Cool Beans at Café d'Art 115 Montgomery St 334-269-3302

Chili’s 7355 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1973

Nancy’s Italian Ice 7976 Vaughn Rd 334-356-1403

32 Degrees Yogurt Bar 7030 EastChase Pkwy 334-272-4773

La Jolla Restaurant & Bar 6854 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-2600

K&J Rib Shack 4255 S Court St 334-356-1368

Shashy’s Fine Foods 1700 Mulberry St 334-263-7341

City Limits Bar & Grill 3585 McGehee Rd 334-239-9130

True 503 Cloverdale Rd 334-356-3814

The Tipping Point 5015 Hampstead High 334-260-9110

Michael’s Table 2960 Zelda Rd 334-272-2500

Dreamz 511 E Edgemont Ave 334-239-7303

Ruby Tuesday Fine Dining 1310 Eastern Blvd 334-396-0224 Central Restaurant 6970 EastChase Loop 129 Coosa St 334-215-2285 334-517-1155

Sam’s Bar-B-Que 3510 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-0008 Sophia’s BBQ 1055 Adams Ave 334-269-1177 Varsity BBQ 5471 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-5444

Café Café Louisa 1034 E Fairview Ave 334-264-4241 Café M One Museum Dr 334-240-4333

Casual Dining All City Coney Island 701 Madison Ave 334-819-4100 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3001 Carter Hill Rd 334-264-9064 3195 Taylor Rd 334-274-0009 6601 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-1902 California Yogurt Kraze 3010 Zelda Rd 334-356-3716 7730 Vaughn Rd 334-215-9135

Eastside Grille 6667 Atlanta Hwy 334-274-1200 The Exchange at Renaissance Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St 334-481-5165

Filet & Vine 431 Cloverdale Rd 334-262-8463 Island Delights 323 Air Base Blvd 334-264-0041

Sinclair’s 1051 E Fairview Ave 334-834-7462 7847 Vaughn Rd 334-271-7654 Smoothie King 7026 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-5621 Smoothies & Things 109 S Court St 334-241-0770 Sommer’s Place 7972 Vaughn Rd 334-279-5401

Greek Mr. G’s 6268 Atlanta Hwy 334-356-4662

Chophouse Vintage Year 405 Cloverdale Rd 334-264-8463 City Grill & Next Door 8147 Vaughn Rd 334-244-0960 Garrett’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-9950 The House Restaurant at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St 334-481-5166

Zoe’s Kitchen 7218 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-9115 Zoe’s Kitchen 2960C Zelda Rd 334-395-4698

Italian Carrabba’s Italian 1510 Eastern Blvd 334-271-7500 Cheezie’s Pizza 8125K Decker Ln 334-244-9496 2762 Bell Rd Bldg B

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January Shows Sunday, January 4th at 5:00 PM Spencer Bohren ($15 Cover) Sunday, January 11th at 5:00 PM Honey Island Swamp Band ($15 Cover) Sunday, January 25th at 5:00 PM Karp Foley Band ($10 Cover)

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Breakfast at Steak ’n Shake! Close to I-65, Exit 179; Open at 7 am

Every Monday - Friday 2pm - 4pm 1/2-Price Drinks & Shakes!

LUNCH Served Anytime!

Minutes from MAXWELL AFB! 334-365-5423 1113H Perry Hill Rd 334-239-9263 CiCi’s Pizza 981 Ann St 334-386-3086 Corsino’s Italian 911 S Court St 334-263-9752 Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs 1712 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-8988 Marco’s Pizza 3171 Taylor Rd 334-356-6000

Ixtapa Bar & Grill 7157 EastChase Pkwy 334-277-7600

Sa Za’s Serious Italian 130 Commerce St 334-495-7292

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy 334-272-5232

Stevi B’s Pizza 5411 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-3112

Jalepenos Restaurant 8157 Vaughn Rd 334-277-2840

Tomatinos 1036 E Fairview Ave 334-264-4241 Mexican Cuco’s 11123 Chantilly Pkwy Suite A 334-271-3528

Midtown Pizza Kitchen 2940 Zelda Rd 334-399-0080

Cuco’s Express 31 S Court St 334-832-0081

Olive Garden 2700 Eastern Blvd 334-260-9220

El Rey Burrito Lounge 1031 E Fairview Ave 334-832-9688

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2313 Cobbs Ford Road Prattville 334-290-0036

Pizza Perfect 428 Coliseum Blvd 334-244-7721

Mellow Mushroom 7915 Vaughn Rd 334-213-6443

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La Zona Rosa 2838 Zelda Rd 334-274-1153 Las Salsas Mexican 7921 Vaughn Rd 334-260-9096 Los Cabos Cantina 1801 Eastern Blvd 334-277-7571 Los Ranchos 127 Eastern Blvd 334-270-1509

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Los Vaqueros 2195 Eastern Blvd 334-277-8339 Moe’s Southwest Grill 2900 Zelda Rd 334-273-9198 7028 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-3333

Tipico De Mexico 3441 Malcolm Dr 334-356-0459

Seafood Bonefish Grill 7020 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1770

No Way Jose 5338 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-2222 Capitol Oyster Bar at The 8844 Minnie Brown Rd Marina 334-819-7363 617 Shady St 334-288-4217 Salsaritas 8015 Vaughn Rd Jubilee Seafood 334-356-5430 1057 Woodley Rd 334-262-6224 San Marcos Mexican 61 N Burbank Dr Red Lobster 334-279-6680 300 Eastdale Cir 334-277-0780 Santa Fe Express 15 Commerce St Ric & Mos 334-262-7676 3150 Watchman Dr 334-517-1140 Taqueria El Cantaro 1130 Ann St 334-356-7361

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Wintzell’s Oyster House 105 Commerce St 334-262-4257

Eastbrook Café 520 Coliseum Blvd 334-272-2438

Young Barn Pub 5331 Young Barn Rd 334-819-7423

Farmers Market Café 315 N McDonough St 334-262-1970

Filet & Vine Market, Deli, and Farmhouse Kitchen

Odessa’s Blessings 726 Forest Ave 334-265-7726

Peyton’s Place 5344 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-3630 Bottleshoppe started in

Key Largo Bar & Grill 1343 Dalraida Rd 334-272-1402

1997

Rock Bottom American Pub 2430 Eastern Blvd with334-239-7625

partners Derk Lyerly and Jud Blount in Old Cloverdale, Montgomery, Southern 5251 Hampstead High St Piccadilly Cafeteria Wingers Sports Grill Style Alabama. After six months of renovations, the 334-284-8989 2610doors Easternwere Blvd opened to2773 Bell Rd the public in March of 1998.

A Social Event/Bandanas 301 Jefferson St When asked 334-265-911

Fried Tomato Buffet Atlanta Hwy behind the 6050 inspiration 334-244-6162

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Steakhouse

Red’s Little opening FiletSchool andHouse Vine, Derk 20 Gardner Rd responds, “My passion and love for beef and 334-584-7955 steaks.” Derk Lylery grewCharles Anthony’s Restaurant Blue Moon up Café working with German chefs beef and went on to work inat the Pub Gail’s Down the St.preparing Café 10044 Chantilly Pkwy 7725 Averritt Dr Wagon Caféwas to open Zelda RdDixie for 20 years. the beef department2739 of Winn HisWheel vision 334-281-3911 334-356-0543 334-279-1009 1961 Maxwell Blvd a facility that not only provided the best cuts of beef available, but 334-265-9979 Longhorn Steakhouse Cornerstone also a deli featuring Golden gourmet Corralsandwiches, soup and salad bar, grocery Pub & 4095 Eastern Blvd 5336 Atlanta Hwy 1480catering Eastern Blvdfor all events. In addition, it contains a store, meals to go and 334-613-7555 Restaurant 334-386-0449 334-532-0020 Bottleshoppe that has central Alabama's largest selection of wine and Crackerbeer, Barrel with over 10,000 bottles of wine and 150 Baumhower’s Restaurant types of beers. If theyOutback Steakhouse Isaiah’s Restaurant 1040 Eastern Blvd 9191 Boyd Cooper Pkwy 2465 Eastern Blvd don't have it, they can it! 135order Mildred St 334-270-9495 334-244-1085

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and wantedTexas Roadhouse Davis Café Longtime friend Jud Blount recognized Derk’s Irish Bredvision Pub & Restaurant Restaurant to partner with him Martin’s to turn the one-stop shop 518 N Decatur St 78 idea Dexter into Ave. a reality. Over7525 EastChase Pkwy 1796 Carter Hill Rd 334-396-7774 334-264-6015 334-834-7559 the years they have expanded 334-265-1767 twice, now occupying over 6500 square feet, and have seating for 140 people.

For special occasions, Filet& Vine offers gift baskets, gift boxes and gift cards.

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Faith

OUR M OST P RE C IOUS RESOUR C E

by Rev. Dr. Wendy R. Coleman

ell me the truth: is it a new year already? Does the calendar really say 2015? I mean, doesn’t it seem like we just wished each other Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy 4th of July, Happy Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas 2014? Regardless of how many questions I ask, and how much my mind wrestles with the reality of it, time passes more swiftly than we can comprehend. Our children grow up and are off to college before we can forget the nights of getting up to change their diapers. We look in the mirror, see those strange looking strands of gray, and wonder how they got there. Time, my friends, forges ahead without our permission and despite our protests. That’s why I want to encourage you to make every moment count this year. Don’t make any resolution to use your time wisely. Instead, make these habits a part of your everyday reality.

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When you are working, make the best effort you can to do the job well. Try not to spend so much mental, emotional, and spiritual energy trying to figure out how to do it in the shortest time, with the least amount of effort, at the smallest cost. Sometimes the most satisfaction comes with taking your time to do the job right the first time even if it takes a bit more time. When you are resting, don’t worry about keeping the covers neat on the bed or the pillows neatly stacked on the couch: throw them on the floor and get your rest on! Our bodies are so fearfully and wonderfully made that when it’s time for rest, this instrument gives us clear signs. Don’t ignore what your vessel is telling you. While work and productivity are absolutely worth spending time on, the same is true for well-deserved rest. When you spend time with family and friends, give them your undivided attention. Don’t try to figure out where that nickel is that will balance the bank account. Leave the insurmountable problem at work . . . at work. You can figure out later when the tires need to be rotated, if there’s enough detergent to finish the laundry, or who’s going to win the Super Bowl. Give those closest to you the best of you. When you know it’s time to begin (or end) a chapter in your life, find the courage to do it. The most costly thing in the world is regret. Regret for the time you spent doing a thing too long or staying in a place too long. Regret for the time you wasted being angry at someone for too long when you can’t even remember why you’re mad anymore. Regret for the opportunity you didn’t take because you were simply scared or doubtful or lazy or insecure. If you sense in your spirit that this is your time, go for it! Pray for strength, clarity, direction, and discernment – and just do it.

Time, dear readers, is simply our most precious commodity. When it’s gone, we can’t get it back. So as we enter into a new year with our heads swimming at how fast it arrived, let’s pull ourselves together and be grateful that we have some more . . . time. 32

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Rev. Dr. Wendy R. Coleman serves as Pastor of First Congregational Christian Church, UCC, and as Chair for the Department of Theatre Arts at Alabama State University.

Education Station Public Schools Montgomery Public Schools 334-223-6700

Lighthouse Christian Academy 334-271-4200

Private Schools Alabama Christian Academy 334-277-1985

Macon-East Academy 334-277-6566

Calvary Christian 334-281-9633 Churchill Academy 334-270-4225 Eastwood Christian School 334-273-1164 Evangel Christian Academy 334-272-3882 Frazer Memorial 334-279-0271 Green Gate 334-281-3300

Holy Cross Episcopal School 334-395-8222

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Montessori Academy 334-262-8685 The Montgomery Academy 334-272-8210 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School 334-272-7220 SafetyNet Academy 334-277-1334 Saint James School 334-277-8033 St. Bede 334-277-8551 St. Jude Educational Institute 334-264-5376

Seventh Day Adventist 334-272-6437

Faulkner University 334-272-5820

Success Unlimited Academy 334-819-8005

Fortis College 334-272-3857

Trinity Presbyterian School 334-213-2100

Huntingdon College 334-833-4497

Special Needs Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 334-262-0824

Jones School of Law 334-386-7495

Sylvan Learning Center 334-262-0043 Universities Alabama State University 334-229-4100 Amridge University 334-387-3878 Auburn Montgomery 334-244-3000

Prince Institute of Professional Studies 334-271-1670 South University 334-395-8800 Trenholm State Technical College 334-420-4200 Troy University 334-241-9506

Virginia College 334-277-3390

How to Really LOVE a Child! by Yvonna Richardson with Green Gate School

Be there . S ay yes as often as possible. Let them bang on pots and pans. If they’re crabby, put them in the water.

If they’re unlovable, love yourself. Realize how important it is to be a child.

Go to a movie theater in your pajamas . Read books out loud with joy.

Invent pleasures together. Remember how really small they are. Giggle a lot. Surprise them. Say no when necessary. Teach feelings.

Heal your own inner child. Learn about parenting.

Hug trees together. Make

loving safe. Bake a cake and eat it with no hands.

Go find elephants and kiss them.

Plan to build a rocket ship.

Imagine yourself magic. Make lots of forts with blankets.

Let your angel fly. Reveal your own dreams. S earch out the positive. Keep the gleam in your eye. M ail letters to God.

Encourage silly. Plant

licorice in your garden. Open up.

Stop yelling. Express your love. Speak kindly. Paint their tennis shoes. Handle

with caring.

Children are Miraculous …

For many of us, the New Year means fixing what we don't like in ourselves. Whether it's our diet, exercise routine or tendency to procrastinate, even relationships. We believe there is always room for improvement in the coming year. We not only benefit from New Year's resolutions; our children can also learn a lot about selfdiscipline and the value of setting and making goals. So take time out and sit down with your family to write New Year’s resolutions that will enhance your family life. Happy New Year! 36

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“Educating Bright Children With Unique Learning Differences”

Churchill Academy

Churchill Academy is a one-of-a-kind school for bright children with unique learning differences. Many are gifted in specific intellectual and academic areas, but their potential is overlooked by educators because they aren’t able to achieve in mainstream academic environments with traditional methods, materials and techniques. These children learn differently. Churchill Academy is a unique, supportive environment with individualized academic programming for grades K-12. Churchill’s low student-teacher ratio, tailored learning programs, remedial programming, and behavior management techniques teach to students’ strengths, and addresses their weaknesses. We provide detailed biannual progress reports, training seminars, and other activities which foster parent involvement.

395 Ray Thorington Road • Montgomery, AL 36117 • 334-270-4225 The Pride of Montgomery

Arrowhead Country Club

Arrowhead CC was opened in the late 60's with just a golf course at first, then the actual Country Club was built in the 70's. Arrowhead Country Club has several eating areas in the club including a Men's Grill Lounge, Ballroom, Meeting Rooms, and Main Dining Room. All of these are capable of hosting members, their guests, and any event nonresidents may want to have as well. Private parties exist almost daily, especially during the holidays, where there is an average of 3 per day. ACC is agreat place for business meetings, weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, dances, Balls, luncheons, and other events. More importantly, there is great value in each event, given that the facility is beautiful and inexpensive to rent, and they provide excellent service and food. From the General Manager (John Sadie) himself: "I believe excellent service makes the food taste better."

Contact Us ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB 50 OCALA DRIVE, MONTGOMERY ALABAMA 36117 CLUB PHONE - 334-272-7180 GOLF SHOP - (334) 272-7188 38

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Voted Best in Montgomery by Reader’s Choice Award!

FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS • Traditional and modern floral designs. • Specialty food, fruit, snack, and gourmet baskets. • We wire flowers anywhere in the world and deliver to all of Montgomery, including Pike Road, Waugh, Cecil, and Hope Hull. • Choose a design from one of our websites or allow our team of talented designers to create a one-of-a-kind arrangement for you! • Discount For Active & Retired Military

Order early for Valentine’s Day! (334) 277-8040 (800) 239-1600

3365 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm

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Harriott II -Cruising with Santa-

by George Singleton

What a wonderful evening it was cruising with Santa on the Harriott II. There was live music by Double-O Entertainment. The food was delicious! You would have thought that it was Thanksgiving all over again. You don't want to miss this next year! However, the Harriott II hosts various events and cruises throughout the year. Check out more at funinmontgomery.com!

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Pastor Phil and Johnna Bevilacqua with their beautiful children

One Church, 2 Locations

Montgomery

2430 Eastern Blvd. 36117 @ Rock Bottom American Pub

Prattville

972 Mcqueen Smith Rd. 36066 @ YMCA

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Meow, Woof & Chirp

S TR ANG E T H I N G S D O G S D O… . E X P L A I N E D by Dr. Philip V. Mitchell Living with a dog doesn’t mean you understand life from a dog’s point of view. Dogs have some strange behaviors! Read on to unravel the “why” behind some of these mystical actions.

THE NEED TO SMELL BAD Watching your freshly bathed dog blissfully roll into a pile of manure, garbage, or another smelly mess is frustrating. While there are several theories explaining this behavior, most point to “evolutionary reasons.” Before dogs became “domesticated” masking their natural odor aided their hunting skills.

BUTT SNIFFING Having such a keen sense of smell, you would think dogs would avoid butts at all cost! However, the smell of another animals rear gives your dog an abundant amount of information about that animal. Glands on both sides of a dog/cat’s anus release chemicals that communicate information about him/her. All dogs have a Jacobson’s Organ in their nose, which allows them to take in chemical information from a “sniff.” Just one sniff can tell a dog information about another animal’s sex, health, diet and reproductive needs.

BED TIME CIRCLING Before domestication, dogs did not enjoy plush designer beds or “human” bed comfort. Instead, dogs would spin in circles before lying down to flatten the ground and to scare off insects or other pests from nature’s canvas. Bed circling is another example of inherent dog behaviors that continue to be passed down from one generation to the next.

SCOOTING Butt scooting usually draws a giggle as some pet owners interpret this action as amusing. However, this behavior has a more profound medical interpretation. All dogs contain anal glands located around their anus. These glands secrete a useful liquid that enable a dog to mark his/her territory. Normally they are emptied upon defecation, however, if a dog’s stool is too soft the glands will not empty and may become blocked. The scooting action owners see is their dog’s attempt to relieve the discomfort. If you notice scooting discuss this behavior with your veterinarian.

HUMPING An obviously embarrassing behavior, humping is actually “normal.” Both male and female dogs participate in mounting behavior for several reasons. The obvious reason is for reproduction, however, dogs hump when they are excited, stressed or anxious. They also hump to establish dominance. If humping becomes an excessive behavior, it might be a good idea to discuss behavioral modification options with your veterinarian. Smelling, rolling, sniffing, scooting circling, and humping…are just a few of the mysterious behaviors dogs exhibit. Hopefully you now have a better understanding as to the reasoning behind these actions.

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Dr. Mitchell is a 1988 graduate of the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is an active member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association.

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Insurance 101

Phone Applications Downloading Safety by Henry Hernandez, State Farm™ Insurance Agent

The busiest shopping weekend of the year has arrived. If you’ll be joining the crowd of more than 140 million Black Friday shoppers, take some extra precautions to protect yourself, your purchases and your personal information.

What’s at Risk?

Apps often ask for access to your personal information before you can open them. This information can include but isn't limited to: •

Your contacts and call logs

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Calendar appointments

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GPS location

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Your phone’s unique ID

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Internet data

App Safety •

Don’t download just any app. Ensure you’re downloading phone applications from reputable, trusted sources. Your best bet is your smartphone’s official app store.

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Watch out for fake apps. Copycat apps are disguised to look like the real thing. You can tell them apart by checking developer names and reviews.

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Research the app thoroughly. Check app store reviews and ratings, read up on the app developer and don’t skim over the privacy policy — this will reveal what data the app collects and shares.

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Review the app permissions. Verify that phone applications won’t access unnecessary information. For example, it makes sense that a social networking app would want access to your phone contacts, but a game app shouldn't need access to your text messages.

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Beware of “free” apps. Free apps or games are sometimes supported by advertisements, which could collect your personal information and sell it to third parties.

More App Safety Tips Close or log out of phone applications when you aren’t using them. This will prevent apps from accessing your information. Don’t share passwords with your children so they can’t accidentally download malicious programs. Make sure your phone has a remote lock or wipe function in case it is lost or stolen. Thieves are less likely to steal personal information from a locked phone. 46

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Worth A Look

Happy New Year!

by Rebekah Edwards LUSH Makeup Art

Here are some great glamour tips for before and after your holiday parties! Don't forget those lashes! False lashes ad flare to every outfit! It's a great way to glam up even the simplest look. Give a darker shadow and a brighter lip a try! You will be surprised how well you can pull it off! Need a pick me up the next day from having to much fun the night before? Take your eye cream and put it in the fridge over night and apply on tired eyes in the am! It will be a little cold at first so rub the cream around with a Q-tip to warm it up it will be absolutely refreshing on tired eyes. Make sure you drink plenty of water! It not only hydrates your body but your skin as well. Vitamin C supplements are great during the holidays as well to keep skin healthy through out the parties and help eliminate any blemishes from popping up. Finally, make sure you keep your skin moisturized, it's cooler weather which means it will dry your skin out quicker.

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Have you heard? Doug’s 2 Salon-Spa is expanding! Doug’s 2.5 will open this fall. Doug’s 2.5 will offer salon only services. Come and see us! We will be located 8121 Vaughn Road, a few doors up from Doug’s 2 in the Peppertree Shopping Center.

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Shopping Spree

The Classic Beauty of Pearls by Geri Cronier Graduate Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, and VP Croniers Fine Jewelry

Pearls carry a feeling of classic beauty, the same

Pearls are easily re-strung on silk cord.

way an image of Audrey Hepburn did in the

According to industry authorities, when worn

movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's.

daily your pearls should be restrung yearly. Knowing this about restringing, if you are going to change the length you may also add some black pearls, black diamond beads, colored stones in faceted bead form like sapphire or amethyst, or diamond encrusted stations. I have also taken short strands of pearls and spaced the pearls along diamond and chain necklaces.

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People come to me all the time with their pearls an say, "I know these are fine quality pearls, but I find myself not wearing them." My first answer is always think of pearl length like

hemlines: they change with current fashions

When the jewelry becomes not useful in its

and your own wardrobe and style of dressing.

current form, remember you can always recover

So the length of strands can easily be changed

your old sofa so you can certainly restyle your

(cost is somewhere from $40 to $200) to restring

old gemstones. They are far more valuable both

depending on length.

in money and close to your heart!

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Kim Tomberlin opened Fine Line Engravers in 2001, however, she has been in the engraving business since 1985. Over the years, she has engraved many intricate pieces for her clients. With each piece she has created, she tried her best to perfect it for her customers. She is a firm believer of quality over quantity. To stay relevant in her business, she has always been on top of the new trends; she has gone to every trade show; has read every article; and has attended many classes to sharpen her skills to deliver the best work for her clients. Even though she has battled many obstacles throughout her life, that never stopped her from giving her customers quality work. Kim would like to thank all of her clients, friends, family, clients who have become friends, and everyone else who have supported her over the years!

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Are you ready to start or grow your business in 2015? By Tasha M. Scott, Personal Development/Business Growth Coach Are you a woman with an entrepreneurial dream, but find yourself struggling with the following: • I don't have enough money to pursue my dream. • I don't have enough time. • I sometimes feel overwhelmed with all of the things that I want to do and wish to accomplish. • I am drained! I need more energy. • I have wasted ENTIRELY too much time. • I feel that there is a small population that understands the struggles of being a business owner. • I'm too old. • I feel lonely. • I wonder if I am wrong to be focusing on this business right now?!? • I feel guilty for having a business and a family. • I feel guilty that I have a business and I haven’t gotten married yet. These are real-life responses that I acquired from women like you who pursued their dreams to start a business. As a fellow entrepreneur, I can definitely relate. Numerous times, those feelings are what caused me to “shrink back” and hide my true potential. While others were celebrating my entrepreneurial journey, I felt insecure and inadequate. MOMENT OF TRUTH: I was ashamed of being an entrepreneur because I was fixated on my failures in life AND in business. The dream became a nightmare when I stopped owning who I was called to become: A successful entrepreneur. As I reflect back, I can admit the good success of my business venture far outweighs the bad failure. There are still many valuable lessons that I continue to learn along the way; perhaps the biggest is the power of perseverance. Through all of the highs and the lows, I can honestly say that this is my BEST year ever in business. I give ALL glory to God and I confess that my turnaround was not an overnight process. There have never been any quick fixes. Success takes a LOT of prayer, faith, hard work, perseverance, a never-give-up mindset and a strong support team. “We need someone to show us how to get through the different ages and stages of life; someone who’s been there to coach us through the process and say, “Keep going, don’t give up now.” – T.D. Jakes My losing streak started turning around when I reached out for help, specifically in mentors and coaches. I have vowed since then to “Pay It Forward” by becoming a source of support for those along the same path: women in business. This is one of the main reasons that I decided to become a coach. 54

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DO YOU NEED SUPPORT IN YOUR BUSINESS DREAM? How many of you are in business or desire to start a business and you’re scared and maybe ashamed because somewhere along the path you’ve become overwhelmed with the feelings above. “Many business problems are personal problems in disguise,” Michael Port In 2015, I am dedicating this column to you, Fellow Entrepreneur. I will share the truths of my entrepreneurial journey with you as a source of hope, inspiration, support and, even, practical business advice to help you win! I want to encourage you that it is beyond possible for you to soar in your business growth. Your business is an extension of you; which is why I spend so much time on personal development, as well. “May You Prosper In All Things, Just As Your Soul Is Prospering Because You Walk In The Truth” (3 John 1:2) My mission is to empower you to AWAKEN, COMMIT and GROW into your true potential so that you can prosper in life AND in business. Be encouraged, Fellow Entrepreneur, you don’t have to “shrink back” or hide anymore. Help is here! It’s time to shine because a world in need is waiting on you to come out of hiding. QUESTION: Have you been guilty of hiding as an Entrepreneur because of the internal struggles listed above? What topics or questions would you like to see addressed in this blog series for Women Entrepreneurs? Tasha M. Scott is a Personal Development/Business Growth Coach in the Montgomery, Alabama area. To learn more about Tasha and her services, visit tasha@tashamscott.com or follow @CoachTashaScott on Facebook|Twitter|Instagram|Pinterest|YouTube

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Kid's Corner

You Supply The People, We Supply The Fun!

NEW! After School Program Indoor Fun Center Party Rooms Open Play Contact Owners Allen and Dawneese Bowen for more information! 334-546-8116 1514 • West Street • Montgomery, Alabama 36106

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CONSIGNMENT SALE EVENT: Receiving Dates:

January 24th 9am-2pm January 25th 1pm-5:30pm January 29th- 31st 9am-2pm

Public Sale Dates:

February 7th- 14th 10am - 6pm with 1/2 price starting Wednesday, February 11th

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Datebook Ladies of High Tea

Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd; (334) 244-5717 The Ladies of High Tea will hold a discussion meeting to decide new books to read. Everyone is invited to attend and make suggestions! February's book will be available after the meeting.

Chess Club

Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd; (334) 244-5717 The Chess Club has extended their their time to 10am-12:45pm. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome! If you have ever wanted to learn how to play chess or are looking for a place to play, join the Lowder Chess Club each Saturday!

Gamer's Club

Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd; (334) 244-5717 The Gamer's Club is still meeting the first and third Friday afternoon from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Tweens and Young Adults are invited to play games on our gaming system! They have a Wii, and X-box, and two Playstation 2's. Pre-registration is required and slots fill up fast, so get your name on the list in a hurry. Parents must stay in the library while participants are playing, and a signed permission slip must be on file before anyone can play-no exceptions!

Don't Limit Me Workshops January 31, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Small Business Resource Center 600 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 Special guest Casie Scott, Owner of NShape Fitness will be speaking in addition to Coach Scott. Local health and wellness vendors will be also present. Registration is $67. Visit www. tashamscott.com/speaker/workshop for registration information.

Valenitine Day Cruises Feb 12, 13, 14

Harriott II-Riverfront 255 Commerce St; (334) 625-2300 Boards @ 6:30pm; cruises from 7pm-9pm. $155 per couple, which includes roses, surf and turf dinner, Live Entertainment, and Champagne with a commorative glass.

Live Music

Pajama Story Time Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd; (334) 244-5717 Remember that every Monday evening from 5:30pm-6:15pm, they will be having Pajama Story Time! The suggested attire for this program is...PAJAMAS! Parents dress the little ones in their pjs and let the librarians and volunteers read them bedtime stories. Stuffed friends and pillows are optional, but encouraged! Friday's 10:15am Story Time continues to be at the same time as always.

Patsy Cline Theatrical January 13th-Feb.8th

1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 271-5353 Come out and enjoy some great theatrical entertainment!

Sunday, January 4th at 5:00 PM Spencer Bohren ($15 Cover)

Stitch and Share/Lowder Fiber Fine Arts Club January 22, 2015

Sunday, January 11th at 5:00 PM Honey Island Swamp Band ($15 Cover)

Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd; (334) 244-5717 The Stitch and Share/Lowder Fiber Arts Club will continue to meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects if they have started one. Those that are beginners, may pick up a supply list at the front desk in order to purchase items prior to the class they plan to attend.

January Shows

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Sunday, January 25th at 5:00 PM Karp Foley Band ($10 Cover)

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 American Forest Management 2 Capital Oyster Bar 3 Chris' Hot Dogs 4 Christ the Redeemer 5 Churchill Academy 6 Cronier’s Fine Jewelry 7 Deramus Hearing 8 Doug's 2 Salon 9 Eastside Grille 10 Filet & Vine 11 Fine Line Engravers & Gifts 12 Fitzgerald Museum 13 Golden Shears 14 Green Gate School 15 Harriott II 16 Hue Studio 17 Jackson Hospital 18 27

Lee & Lan Florist 19

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Looney’s SuperSkate 20

Lush Makeup Art 21 26

McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP 22 Montgomery Humane Society 23 Old Alabama Town 24 Oak Grove Inn 25 Pediatrics at Twilight 26

Phoenix Salon & Spa 27 Primary EyeCare 28

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Rez Fit 30 State Farm - Henry Hernandez 31

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Tasha Scott, Life Coach 33 Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital 34 Office of Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. 35 The Shoppes of My Kids Attic 36 The Space Walker 37 Tonya Speed Dance Studio 38 Troy University Montgomery 39 Two Blessings Gift Boutique 40 Wilson Shaw IT 41