October 2014 Pride of Montgomery

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Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

As we begin this new fiscal year, let us take the opportunity to commend our citizens, our City Council, our managers and our employees for the amazing progress we have made, even in the face of declining spending.

In the previous fiscal year, our overall expenditures were less than budgeted by about $5 million, enabling us to shore up Internal Service funds, fill funding gaps for MATS and add to critical reserves. In spite of decreased expenditures, substantial progress was made in maintaining and improving services for our citizens and visitors alike. This year, we’ll tighten our belts again, and we’ll continue to flourish economically, socially and culturally.

From the boom in travel and tourism in America’s Best Historic City to the ongoing explosion in retail and residential developments, we are making strides for the future. Investments in our athletic infrastructure continue paying dividends as we are now one of the premier cities in the Southeast for sporting events, like the ESPN Raycom Camellia Bowl this December. We’ll also host the MLB Futures Southern League All-Star game next year – earlier than scheduled – and the World Horseshoe Tournament in 2016. Thanks to the impact of these and numerous other events, we continue leading the state in increased lodging occupancy rates.

Our community continues thriving in a time when many cities have experience setbacks. Fewer than five months ago, we celebrated the first day of operation for the most technologically advanced solid waste recycling facility in the nation, which has put Montgomery on the list of premier green cities in the U.S. Commercial retailers are following the residential boom, as stores like Gander Mountain and Whole Foods invest in Montgomery. Likewise, our corporate citizens are also confident in Montgomery’s future, which is why Montgomery’s Business Confidence Index has led the state in 12 of the last 16 quarters.

Even as we tighten the budget, we will continue taking care of our hardworking employees. The FY 2015 budget includes a $1.9 million market adjustment to our compensation structure to ensure our employees pay is in line with that of similar cities. In addition, the budget provides for the use of the operational resources needed for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Selma to Montgomery March and the 60th Anniversary of the Bus Boycott, as we ready Montgomery for the thousands of visitors to these events.

In closing, we are grateful for the contributions of citizens, community leaders, businesses and employees who walk with us as we bring our vision for Montgomery’s future to fruition. Although the effects can be felt right now, we are even more excited about the coming years!

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Publishers Virginia Saunders Frank K. Rho publisher's assistant Michael D. Carty Creative Director George Singleton Advertising Representatives Virginia Saunders Contributing Photographers Nick Drollette Photography Pet Pawtography by Diana Bunch Adrian Freeman Photography Dreamers Photography by Adrienne Quick Swanke' Chic Photography George Singleton Contributing Writers Geri Cronier Tasha Scott Rebekah Edwards Henry Hernandez Kasey Hope Dr. Frederick Jackson, O.D. Dr. Phillip V. Mitchell DVM Dr. Kalai Mugilan Dr. Frank K. Rho Geoff Stough Pastor Wendy Coleman George Singleton Jeff Breland Distribution Michael Carty Printed by McQuick Printing

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In This Issue

Advertisers

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Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital

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Alabama News on CBS & ABC 45 Alabama Shakespeare Festival

53 American Forest Management 27

What's New in the City?

Capitol Oyster Bar 31 Chris' Hot Dogs 30

A Word from our Mayor Christ the Redeemer 24

Sights To See Churchill Academy

41 Cronier's Fine Jewelry 54-55 Health & Fitness 13 Dentistry for Children Life Lessons Deramus Hearing Aid Centers 35, Back Cover Doug's 2 Salon 53 workforce Eastside Grille 36 Good Taste Faulkner University 11, 38 Faith Filet & Vine 33, 36 Fine Line Engravers & Gifts 56 Education Station Fitzgerald Museum 42 Meow Woof & Chirp Golden Shears 62 Green Gate School 61

Insurance 101 Harriott II 13

Worth A Look Jackson Hospital 23 Lee & Lan Florist 43

Shopping Spree Looney’s SuperSkate 60 Kid's Corner Lush Makeup Art 52 Macon East Academy 37, 39 Date Book McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP 28 Map It Out McQuick Printing 11 Montgomery Humane Society 44 THE CENTER for PHYSICALNick Drollette Photography 22 Oak Grove Inn 15 MEDICINE & PAIN MANAGEMENT Old Alabama Town 42 Pediatrics at Twilight 24 Pet Pawtography by Diana Bunch 45 Phoenix Salon & Spa 24, 37 -Dr. Janush Primary EyeCare 18-19 Quite the Pair 56 SERVICES RezFIT 14, 16 Whole Person Treatments and River Region TV 25 Techniques: Riverwalk Wine Fest 5 • Nerve Blocks • Botox Injections State Farm, Henry Hernandez 50-51 • EMG / NCV Studies • Physical Therapy Management Steak ’n Shake 32 • Osteopathic Manupulation SuperCuts 7 Pain management, restoring function to people who suffer from: Tasha Scott, Life Coach 14, 42 • Pain - Acute and Chronic • Arthritis / Joint Paint | Back Pain Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital 48-49 • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Chronic Pain | Fibromyalgia The Center for PMPM 20-21, 65 • Headache | Herniated or Bulging Disk • Myofascial Pain | Neurological Disorders The Shoppes of My Kids Attic 59, 60 • Neck Pain | Nerve Injuries • Sports Injuries | Stroke | Work Injuries The Space Walker 58 Tonya Speed Dance Studio 63 Contact Us Troy University Montgomery 40 Office Hours Mailing Address Monday -Thursday Gift Boutique Two Blessings 57 2227 Taylor Road 8:30am - 4:30pm Montgomery, AL 36117 Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. UPS Store 62 Pain Management 334-260-8225 Fax 334-260-8988 WCOV / Fox 20 17 Wilson Shaw IT 26, 29

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On The Cover

When Supercuts first opened doors in July, customers would continually ask, “So what exactly is it that you do?” In the majority of the country, Supercuts is a household name, synonymous with quality and affordable haircare for the whole family. But in Montgomery and Millbrook, we were forging new ground when we introduced the national brand to the area.

Our mission was simple from the beginning. With every customer who walked in, we set out to establish ourselves as unique.

Not only have we set the brand standard for the highest quality in family haircare, but we are first and foremost a local salon, filled with the very best stylists from the area. In fact, Supercuts has set the bar for having the best trained stylists, locally and nationally. Already Alabama licensed and educated hair stylists, every one of our stylists went through additional rigorous Supercuts stylist training just to be a Supercuts stylist. They love to talk about their rite of passage, so to speak, called Supercuts Hairstylist Academy. During that week, our staff of stylists truly became a team.

Cheri Smartt, Supercuts area store manager and a professional Paul Mitchell trainer and master colorist, said, “I have worked at several salons and have even owned my own, but I have never seen a team come together like I’ve seen at these two salons. It’s as if both salons have been here for years.”

That’s the way our customers feel as well. Dottie Younge, local mother of three, said, “My husband first dropped by the store on Zelda Rd for a haircut. He was so impressed with the quality, friendliness and customer service that now all five of us are customers. I just had my hair cut and colored and I was amazed! It was like being in a full service, expensive salon but without those ridiculous prices. And my hair looks amazing!”

Meet the Stylists in our First Annual Supercuts Octoberfest! Giveaways and Prizes all Month!

In October, the stores are inviting everyone to come meet the stylists in a month long Supercuts style Octoberfest. All month, every customer can play Spin the Wheel for a chance to win prizes. All kids receive a free toy with every haircut all month. Anyone who brings in a product from a grocery store can trade it in for 15% off one of our professional products. Plus, everyone gets entered to win in a raffle for a gift basket.

Giving Back to the Community With Charity Donations

And most importantly, Supercuts is partnering with Easter Seals Central Alabama. We will donate a portion of sales from both stores to Easter Seals of Central Alabama. Every haircut or product purchase will directly benefit the local chapter, which helps folks with disabilities gain greater independence.

Drop by your local Supercuts for haircuts for the whole family, color or highlighting ($5 off all color this month), facial waxing, shampoos, deep conditioning, blow outs, flat irons and our patented men’s color camo, which turns salt and pepper hair into pepper and salt. Stores are located in the Publix Shopping Center on Zelda Rd and in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center in Millbrook.

Jeff Breland -Author of Ghost Train-

By George Singleton He's called Montgomery home for the last 22 years; he's originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jeff started writing novels about 7 years ago.

When he was younger, he enjoyed writing short stories. He has written 5 novels so far, including his most recent work, Ghost Train. His latest novel was inspired by his wife's hometown in Louisiana which there was an infirmary where an old doctor once practiced. Ghost Train is a book that takes readers on a journey through the life of voodooist Marie Laveau. The Story and thereby the book is set in the 19th century, which in itself offers a wonderful backdrop and dynamic to the story that is further enhanced by the author's mastery over story telling techniques. In fact, it uses visual imagery so vividly that readers are boud to be mesmerized instantly.

Ghost Train can be purchased via Amazon.com or SingletonPublishingCo.com

"Keep trying, even though there will be rejection." -Jeff Breland

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Excerpt from Ghost Train "The girls elected to enter the cemetery off Conti Street. Waiting until darkness, a hazy fog had begun to drift over the graveyard. Overhead, through the smoky mass, was a full moon. Not only was it full, but it also had a yellowish hue. At times it was hard to discern with the shifting mass of low clouds. Not a time or place for the faint at heart. The fact that this graveyard sat in the middle of a bustling metropolitan area didn't make it any less frightening. Had either of the girls known or cared anything about directions, they might have been aware that the facility sat in a southwest to northeast angle. They didn't. They only knew which bus would take them nearby and how to find it from where they had to walk. " "On the northwest side of the cemetery was N. Claiborne Street. One could possibly have heard cars traveling on that through-fare if not for the constant stream of white noise created by the never-ending flow of traffic on Interstate 10, which was just on the other side of Claiborne.

The southwest end was bordered by N. Robertson. On all these streets, traffic was still moving. In fact, the cemetery, bordered by st. Louis and Iberville Streets on either end, was bisected by Conti and Bienville Streets to form three separate sections. Back in the day when Marie's ancestor was interred here, most of these smaller streets likely didn't exist. If they did, they were mere dirt trails or paths. Adjacent to the cemetery was a public housing project. Most of the inhabitants here were even poorer than those in the row houses of the girls' neighborhood. It was definitely a more crime ridden area. The mothers of all three would have had a conniption had they known where their teenagers were at this moment."

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At one time, Landmarks Foundation was one of the most recognizable organizations in Montgomery. Somewhere between its inception and today, the organization has been pushed aside and the name Old Alabama Town is better known. But how many people understand that these are actually two different organizations and Landmarks is the organization which began and runs Old Alabama Town? How many people realize the number of buildings Landmarks Foundation, not Old Alabama Town, has been responsible for saving? Probably not very many, if I had to guess. As it has been said, “somewhere along the way the child swallowed the parent.”

Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery began in 1967-1968 at the request of the City Attorney for the purposes of “fostering, encouraging, and leading the preservation movement in the city.”

In other words, Landmarks was into renovating buildings before it became the “in” thing to do. Today there is much going on downtown with the development of the Riverfront and buildings being purchased in earnest to be turned into commercial and residential use; however, would this momentum be the same if Landmarks Foundation had never been formed, restored so many structures, and created Old Alabama Town? Maybe and maybe not, but that is a conversation for another day. The point is, Landmarks Foundation has been at the core of downtown preservation and restoration since before many of those involved in today’s restoration effort were born. A few of the more recognizable buildings Landmarks has helped restore, other than Old Alabama Town, are the following: the Train shed, the Confederate Post Office (Washington and Perry Streets), Knox

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Hall (419 South Perry), the House of Mayors (532 South Perry), the Greil Mansion (Lawrence and Scott Streets), and the Carnegie Library (South Perry). These are just a few examples of the influence Landmarks has had over the years.

In 1968 Landmarks purchased the OrdemanShaw complex from Miss Maude Shaw. That purchase helped launch what has become Old Alabama Town which includes the rescue and restoration of more than fifty buildings, spanning more than six city blocks. As part of the initial and subsequent agreements with the city, Landmarks Foundation acts as the governing arm for Old Alabama Town. Over time, Old Alabama Town has taken the forefront and people have forgotten it was Landmarks Foundation who brought Old Alabama Town into being. Did you know Landmarks rents buildings to businesses? How unique would it be to be able to welcome your clients into a historically significant building with more character than anything new?

In order to keep the preservation movement going, Landmarks Foundation needs your support. By becoming a member of Landmarks, you are becoming a part of restoring downtown, at a very minimal cost. Currently, the largest project managed by Landmarks is Old Alabama Town; however, Landmarks Foundation is not out of the restoration movement. A tour of the new downtown lofts was recently held in conjunction with Landmarks Foundation and Foshee Management, who has done a wonderful job of creating new lofts. Landmarks Foundation is still at the forefront of the preservation movement and I encourage individuals and businesses to help fund this very significant organization.

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Health & Fitness

Candy Season...

By Dr. Frank Rho It’s that time of year again. Yellow leaves, cooler nights and little kids (and adult kids) running around door to door trading non trickery for a sweet treat. Afterwards, there’s the loot. Big buckets of CANDY!!! Sweet, chewy, crunchy, gooey. The American Dental Association recoils in shock and terror. Hygienists everywhere are gnashing their teeth, while dentists scream in horror, running around in circles pulling clumps of hair out of their own heads. Last Halloween, I wrote about some of the effects of candy beyond just the sugar and how to negotiate around it so that your kids can enjoy their sweets.

This year I got out the resources to find a topic about Halloween and your teeth. They all say the same thing…

Don’t eat candy. How incredibly boring is that?? Ideally it sounds perfect, but in the real world, who doesn’t eat candy every once in a while? I eat candy. All the dentists I know eat candy. My hygienists eat candy. My assistants eat candy. My dog LOVES candy. EVERYONE eats candy. Then Halloween comes and your kids (and you, admit it) look at that candy with big wide happy anticipating eyes and drooling mouths. I’m going to make a guess that nobody who is in the tenacious grip of a late night sugar craving will look at that candy and say to themselves “The American Dental Association suggests that I don’t eat candy”, then put the plastic pumpkin basket full of treats back on the shelf and eat a celery stick.

My message to you this year is the same. Happy Halloween. Eat your candy. Enjoy the candy. Just don’t graze on the candy all day. Give your kids a half hour each day and let them go crazy with it for that half hour.

After they’re finished, have them brush and floss their teeth. Sugar, by itself, doesn’t cause cavities. But the bacteria that causes cavities loves sugar. When it gets a lot of it, it multiplies and, like anything that is living, has waste products. Poop. Bacterial poop is extremely acidic, which lowers the pH levels in your mouth, and, like battery acid, starts to eat away at the enamel on your teeth. So bacterial poop, not sugar, actually directly causes cavities. Our saliva naturally neutralizes the acid to a healthy level. After you eat something sweet, your acidity level spikes and the bacteria proliferates. Your saliva will neutralize the acidity in your mouth in about 20 minutes. If you eat your Halloween candy a little at a time, all through the day, your saliva does not get a chance to neutralize the acidity and your teeth are actively being attacked in the acid bath all day.

However, on a special occasion, like Halloween, if your kids go crazy on candy for a half hour a day, their acidity level will spike, but then neutralize 20 minutes after your kids are done. A great compromise that allows your kids to enjoy the spoils of their labor and still be kinder to their teeth.

I hope you all have a wonderful fall and a Happy Halloween.

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Dr. Frank K. Rho received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 1997. He has worked with numerous dentists and specialists and has lectured in communities on the subject of dental care throughout the United States. He is an active member of a number of organizations composed of dentists who keep abreast of the latest trends and techniques in dentistry. Dr. Rho practices general dentistry in Prattville, Alabama.

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The Disciplined Dreamer: Finding Your Place

By Tasha M. Scott, Personal Development Coach What must Eve have felt like when she heard God’s voice in the Garden of Eden, asking her “Where Are You?” The regret, grief, and desperation that come after a mistake are part of life, and just as Eve was granted a reprieve and given another chance at life, so are we. Mistakes do not define our lives, rather they grant us the opportunity to discern and define our purpose in life.

Becoming a disciplined dreamer requires that we understand that there is life in the garden, as well as in the desert, and that we must acknowledge God is our source of strength, work past our mistakes, and pursue our God-given dream. Every aspect of life prepares you to be the container of your God-given dream; a dream that can only come through YOU. You are the perfect, imperfect woman (or man) for the purpose.

How many times have you talked yourself out of pursuing a dream, filling your mind with doubts, excuses, and apologies for perceived inadequacies? How many times have you asked yourself “Where is God?” To become a disciplined dreamer and succeed, you must ask yourself “Where am I?” and “Where do I want to be?” as God is ever-present in good times and bad.

You must accept that God made you for a reason, chose you for a reason. It is up to you to move past the pain and fear and reach the Unlimited life that is yours for the taking.

Contact Information: www.tashamscott.com or @coachtashascott on Facebook and Twitter

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Want to be Motivated?

by Corey & Donna Ellis

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If you need some professional, genuine help, come on and see us at RezFIT. We may be considered a tough crew, but one thing about it, each day you come into the facility, you will know that you have left with a well rounded workout. Feeling a little defeated at times, but always motivated and encourage, in spite of!

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What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Health

It's been said that the eyes are the window to the soul.

While the saying has more of a spiritual context, it carries weight when your doctor looks into your eyes. The eye reflects what is happening in the body. In other words, eye problems are usually manifestations of systemic problems. Thanks to clues the eye provides, eye doctors can be the first ones to detect medical conditions and refer patients to specialists for further evaluation. This often leads to life-saving treatment.

Eye doctors regularly alert patients to potentially dangerous auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and type I diabetes. Because the body's organs and systems are interconnected, eye problems can be the first sign of a vascular, nerve or immune problem. The pupil of the eye is an open window allowing a unique glimpse into the body. Blood vessels, nerves and tissue can be viewed directly through the pupil, with specialized instruments, to reveal remarkable data about the body. Swollen eye muscles and bulging eyes can be a sign of hyperthyroidism.

Optic nerve inflammation in an otherwise healthy person can indicate multiple sclerosis. Retinal hemorrhages can signal a myriad of diseases, with diabetes being the most common. Diabetic eye disease is one of the leading causes of blindness and can be diagnosed and treated, as long as the patient is seen and returns for timely care.

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The eyes can help predict risk of stroke, which is particularly important to people with heart disease and diabetes. This is because blood clots in the arteries of the head and neck that might lead to stroke are often visible as retinal emboli in the small blood vessels of the eye.

The patient can then be seen by a vascular surgeon for appropriate treatment. Brain tumors are another serious disorder that can be found with an eye test called the visual field analysis, which is a ten-minute, non-invasive test.

The bottom line is when something changes about your vision, it's best to get it checked to determine if any serious problem has caused the symptom. Children and adults should have their eyes examined at least every two years, and if they have health problems, they should have this check up annually.

For answers about eye-related questions, call Dr. Fredrick Jackson at 334-271-3900. Primary Eyecare Associates is located at 8436 Vaughn Road in Montgomery.

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.

Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. is the proprietor and the neuro muscle skeletal pain specialist of The Center for Physical Medicine & Pain Management. She was recruited to Montgomery in 1996 from The University of Texas-San Antonio for her expertise as an outpatient pain management physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

At that time, she was the only one in her specialty for outpatient pain management from south of Birmingham to Mobile. Currently, she is still the only clinical physiatrist in the area performing multidisciplinary pain care. Dr. Janush frequently tells her patients that, "I am a Southerner by choice," since she grew up in Michigan and had elected to establish her practice and family here in The River Region.

Dr. Janush has been a physician for over 22 years. She still has her zest because she is truly doing what she loves. Since the 3rd grade, she knew that she wanted to be a doctor. Her parents told her that she could be anything she wanted to be, and she felt her calling to be one to save lives by becoming a physician. Dr. Janush could have held a career at large corporations or in major metropolitan cities. Instead, she decided to bring her expertise to Montgomery to assist a population that needed her particular capabilities.

Dr. Janush enjoys a well-run, efficient and pleasant office. Her husband, Henry Hernandez, had been essential to establishing the foundation of her practice. The clinical evaluation and interaction with her patients still enthralls her. Correctly diagnosing, treating patients without surgery, and restoring them to as functional of a life as possible, is critical to her work. Getting to know her patients and their life stories facinates her daily.

Her offices have recently moved to their newest location at 2227 Taylor Road, Montgomery. In the new facility, Dr. Janush offers several methods including nonsurgical back and neck pain treatments, state of the art ultrasound guided pain procedure injections that do not expose any radiation to the patient, migraine neurological assessment and treatment, and much more. Dr. Janush ensures that her patients are fully diagnosed, analyzed, and treated through compassionate care in the treatment of chronic pain.

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Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. Neuro Muscle Skeletal Pain Specialist 2227 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117 Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 334-260-8988 334-260-8225 Fax www.cpmpm.net

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Health & Fitness

Massage Therapy Massage Therapy is a calming way to reduce stress or the ultimate way to get deep into the muscles while increasing circulation and relieving tension.

Individual Massage, Couples Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage are all available.

Our Pregnancy Massage allows expecting mothers to experience total relaxation and relieve muscle and back tension.

Renew, exfoliate and relax your skin with a customized facial specifically for you.

Don’t forget to pick up your holiday gift cards for your loved ones!

Phoenix Salon & Spa Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm (later by appointment)

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Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church

Christ the Redeemer welcomes Rev. Daniel Cenci as its new priest.

Cenci also is the associate priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, and has inspired the congregation, some of whom are seen above. Christ the Redeemer, also known as “Christ the Redeemer, Resurrected,” continues to emphasize the healing ministry, with spirited praise and worship, amidst a greater diversity that now includes three races and seven nationalities.

Sunday Services at 6:00pm 6801 Vaughn Road 334-272-3890

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JT & Leanne - Fall & Football & Diamond Studded eyeglasses!

Whether you're screaming "Roll Tide", "War Eagle" or something completely different, you've got to be excited about the start of the SEC Football Season! Leanne & I are a divided household (Leanne is Auburn, JT is Alabama) and we each try and recruit the girls and even the doggies to our side throughout the season. I think I have an Alabama fan in Bam-Bam (oldest of the crew) & Ashlee and Beccah - although they seem to change based on who is winning each season!

Kimberlee I do believe is Auburn (like her mom).

One thing our family can all agree on is the fact that the absolute best in eye care is available exclusively at Montgomery Lasik & Eye Care Center in Montgomery! We recently featured Dr. Michael Mull on the River Region TV Show to discuss his affiliation with one of his favorite teams, the Miami Dolphins! Dr. Mull has been in the optometry field for over 23 years now and has literally been everything from a clinic technician to an Optician.

He was offered a position with the eye care team for the Dolphins 10 years ago when his wife, Melissa, was in management for the office of Dr. Robert Davis in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Over the years, he has been able to meet celebrated Miami Dolphins like Dan Marino, Coach Don Shula, and even modern day players like Cameron Wake, Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor, Ricky Williams, Auburn's Ronnie Brown, Karlos Dansby, and Sidney Lanier's Jeno James.

Of course, Dr. Mull has roots right here in Montgomery having attended Capital Heights Jr. High, graduated from the LAMP Program at Sidney Lanier, and spent 2 years at AUM before transferring to UCF. Dr. Mull started his career with Wes & Dr. Lisa Daniel back in 1991, and he has found his home at Montgomery Lasik & Eye Care Center. Interestingly, he says that the relationships made on a daily basis continue to be his favorite part of being a doctor. Dr. Mull says one of the biggest events of his career was while doing an eye exam on a young patient and finding a large melanoma (cancer) inside the eye. This patient was referred to a retina specialist, and treated by oncology. Thanks to Dr. Mull and a routine eye exam their life was most likely saved.. This is why we feel Montgomery Lasik & Eye Care is the best and trust them with our family. Leanne had Lasik surgery about 6 years ago and since then all 3 of our daughters have either had glasses or contacts done here.

Recently, our oldest, Kimberlee, who is now 18, had Lasik as well and is seeing perfectly with no glasses!

Want more info on eye health? A few tips from Dr. Mull - UV Protection is key, a diet and nutrition high in antioxidants, visual breaks every 20 to 30 minutes from computer work, and an eye exam every 1 - 2 years is recommended. If you're considering Lasik surgery, Dr. Mull would love to answer any questions you have and is always willing to set up a free consultation with Wendy or Wes to see if you're a candidate! They offer All Laser Lasik, and this technology has reduced the risk factors significantly. Recovery time is fast, as most patients are feeling great and seeing fantastic the very next day. In fact, most patients are back to work following a relaxing weekend, and enjoying freedom from the frustration of glasses and contacts. Even more exciting is that they can wear ANY sunglasses they desire! You can call for your free consultation at (334) 387-2020!

Ask Dr. Mull about the Miami Dolphins, or any football for that matter and you'll surely have a great conversation starter! Sometimes I think he made Leanne's vision TOO clear - she sees EVERYTHING I do and I don't get away with much these days. On the flip side, I know we can trust the staff at Montgomery Lasik & Eye Care Center with all of our eyecare needs.Having recently hit the "40" mark, it may be time for my first set of reading glasses (I'm tired of borrowing Leanne's "blingy" frames). I hear they have some more manly Ray-Ban frames available for guys like me! Trust your family's eye care to Dr Mull with Montgomery Lasik & Eye Care Center, and be sure to take advantage of end of the year savings on Lasik surgery procedures. Also, don't miss the opportunity to use your Flex-Money if you're a First Responder and have it available - visit MontgomeryLasik.net !

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Workforce

Tired of managing IT, when you should be managing your business?

That’s what we’re here for.

www.WilsonShawIT.com 334-356-3461 Managed IT Services IT Security Solutions Email and Collaboration Hosted Solutions Hardware/Software Monitoring

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Don’t confuse looking after yourself with being selfish

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by Kalai Mugilan

Yes, you are right, the world is full of confusing affirmations. At one level, we are encouraged to look after ourselves, and at another, we are accused of being selfish when we do eventually make time to look after ourselves. So, when we finally make time for ourselves, especially the type of time that we take off ensure longevity in caring for others, for example, going to the gym or making time to take an afternoon off to let steam off the pressure cooker we are sitting in, we feel guilty. Well, stop, do not feel guilty. Remember, when you care for yourself, and you know, that self-care ensures that you care for your loved ones longer and with a greater peace of mind and presence, you are on the right track. Remember, when the air steward gives us instructions, they always ask us to put on the oxygen mask on ourselves before, let me say it again, before we put the mask on our most precious cargo, our children we must wear the mask first. There is a certain logic in this, the survival of the child is increased if we ensure the oxygen mask is on ourselves first. In ambulances, paramedics are informed, if and when there is a patient that is too delirious and is potentially harmful to the paramedic or disruptive to the paramedic, they are instructed to knock the patient out, yes, knock them out, by which the survival of the patient is ensured. There are many situations in life that warrants us making sure we look after ourselves first, by which we are able to give the best of ourselves. Therefore, stop feeling guilty, and look after yourself.

Dr. Kalai Mugilan received his Doctorate of Health Promotion/Medical Sociology. He is an Assistant Professor at South University and the co-founder of Varietas LLC Diversity Training, Certification, Staff Augmentation, which is located in Montgomery. He had workshops in New Orleans after Katrina and currently works with local veterans. To contact him, please call 205-243-7747.

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Wilson Shaw Information Technology...not your average IT Specialists...they work on Macs too!

Most businesses today rely on technology, but technology is not always reliable. That's where Wilson Shaw Information Technology comes in! When computers are down, so is a company's time and money. With a strong team behind it, Wilson Shaw IT strives to help businesses solve problems and maximize efficiency with creative technology solutions and practices. Owner and IT Director, Brad Shaw, has been in the IT business for over fifteen years.

Brad and the team at Wilson Shaw IT are passionate about helping customers succeed.

Sometimes it’s the understanding of a customer’s business that helps him find a solution, not just the use of technology. When asked what he enjoys most about his business, Brad is quick to answer, “I enjoy the relationships and customer diversity. I can leave one customer and go into a completely different world at the next customer. Every customer presents different challenges and opportunities.”

Wilson Shaw IT offers managed services with the highest level of support. Brad and his team at Wilson Shaw IT have a wide range of industry certifications and awards.

Technicians come from various IT backgrounds, and each one has a specialized skill set. They can identify areas of improvement and make recommendations to help achieve maximum availability and reliability of a technology infrastructure. Wilson Shaw IT’s expertise in cloud and hybrid infrastructure adoption has been widely recognized by vendors.

Wilson Shaw IT is a thriving business that we are proud to have on our cover! Call them today for any IT issue!

Wilson Shaw IT’s hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8 – 5 p.m.

To reach a certified technician, call (334) 356-3461.

Wilson Shaw IT is located at 8405 Crossland Loop, Montgomery, AL 36117

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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 30

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

At the Marina

Hours Tuesday 11am-8pm’ish Wednesday 11am-8pm’ish Thursday 11am-9pm’ish Friday 11am-9:30pm’ish Saturday 12pm-9:30pm’ish Sunday 12pm-8pm’ish

Hours subject to change based on crowd 617 Shady St. Montgomery, AL 36104 334-239-8958 www.CapitolOysterBar.Co

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Enjoy Steak ‘n Shake’s Fall Favorites Today!

Try our Happy Hour!

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

with Adult Purchase of $8

Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7am-11pm Fri-Sat: 7am - midnight

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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Filet & Vine

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

334-271-6189

334-277-3379

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!

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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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What's

THE

LESSON?

by Rev. Dr. Wendy R. Coleman

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A few weeks ago, a very dear friend transitioned from time to eternity. In a moment she slipped away and left a void in the lives of all who knew her. The beautiful smile she flashed whenever she saw you was pure joy. The way she would tell you the absolute, unfiltered truth (whether you were ready for it or not) was refreshing – if sometimes quite painful! The sound of her belly laugh that she would try to stifle in the quietest moments was contagious. Regardless of how hard you tried to keep from cracking up, seeing Venicia honestly struggle not to laugh out loud was funnier than anything. Resistance was futile . . .

So when God called her from among us, as He often does His angels, it was hard to wrap my mind around the fact that she would never walk through the door again. She would never infect us again with her laughter in the natural.

Although the truths she shared with us will always remain, her unique & beautiful voice will now be heard only in the videos we will replay over and over again. Now that her transition has settled into a place where my spirit can accept it, I find myself asking God the question that often comes up when the unexpected, unexplained, unimaginable happens: WHAT’S THE LESSON? Most people might say that death doesn’t carry a lesson. It just happens. We’ll all have to face it eventually, won’t we? That might be the lesson: be ready to go when it’s your time. But that doesn’t set right in my soul.

I don’t believe God intends for us to live our lives being preoccupied with death and dying. Instead, I believe the most important lesson that the passing of friends like Venicia and loved ones we hold so close to our hearts is much simpler and absolutely more uplifting.

Here’s the lesson: LIVE. That’s all.

LIVE. Death will invariably affect all of us at some point. But just a sure as I’m writing this and you’re reading it, I believe the chief lesson of death is that we’re supposed to LIVE every moment until it’s time to go. I believe that as much as it hurts, God uses even death to remind us how important it is for us to LIVE. Live honestly.

Live wholly.

Live passionately.

Live rightly.

Live truthfully.

Live lovingly.

Live joyfully.

Live meticulously.

Live carefully.

Live fully.

Live gratefully.

Live selflessly.

Live gladly.

Live realistically.

Live purposefully.

Live abundantly.

Learn the lesson and LIVE. LIVE. LIVE.

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.

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At Last!

The Herb Chateau 1043 Woodley Road, Montgomery (334) 356-6980

I can get back to doing what I love!

Spotlight on...Filet & Vine

Filet & Vine Filet & Vine Market, Deli, and Bottleshoppe started in 1997 with partners Derk Lyerly and Jud Blount in Old Cloverdale, Montgomery, Alabama. After six months of renovations, the doors were opened to the public in March of 1998.

When asked the inspiration behind opening Filet and Vine, Derk responds, “My passion and love for beef and steaks.” Derk Lylery grew up working with German chefs preparing beef and went on to work in the beef department of Winn Dixie for 20 years. His vision was to open a facility that not only provided the best cuts of beef available, but also a deli featuring gourmet sandwiches, soup and salad bar, grocery store, meals to go and catering for all events. In addition, it contains a Bottleshoppe that has central Alabama's largest selection of wine and beer, with over 10,000 bottles of wine and 150 types of beers. If they don't have it, they can order it!

Longtime friend Jud Blount recognized Derk’s vision and wanted to partner with him to turn the one-stop shop idea into a reality. Over the years they have expanded twice, now occupying over 6500 square feet, and have seating for 140 people.

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

Services

Phoenix Salon & Spa

Master Stylists & Colorists Barbers Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm GK Smoothing & Multitexture (later by appointment) Full Body Waxing Full Nail Services 6331 Atlanta Highway Bridal & Special Event Services Montgomery, Alabama 36111 334.272.4247 Skin Care www.phoenixsalonandspa.com Glamour Parties For Your Princess Or Diva Don’t forget to pick your holiday gift cards for your loved ones!

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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 334-241-953

Virginia College 334-277-3390

Macon East Academy is a college preparatory school committed to providing students with a safe, nurturing environment that promotes academic achievement, patriotism, and belief in God through Christian doctrines.

With small class sizes targeted at individualized learning, the Macon East experience is designed to nurture and develop wellbalanced, responsible, and dedicated young people. Using a whole-child approach, Macon East seeks to enroll students who are capable of achieving success inside the framework of a

Macon East Academy 15396 Vaughn Road (334) 277-6566 www.maconeast.net

college preparatory curriculum. Our accelerated elementary classes are supplemented with offerings for all ages in music, Spanish, technology, and both visual and performing arts.

Throughout upper school, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of Honors, Advanced Placement, and Elective offerings.

Since 2012, Macon East offers a 1:1 Apple iPad program. Every student in grades 1-12 is issued an Apple iPad for use during the school year, and all K3K5 students have access to iPod Touch devices for daily use in the classroom.

Founded in 1995 in Cecil, Alabama, Macon East was birthed of Macon Academy upon the closing of its Tuskegee campus. The original school, established over 50 years ago in Macon County, was built on the belief in a family environment and small school atmosphere and that remains a part of the framework that sets Macon East apart today. It’s a place where students feel at home and know that every faculty member has a genuine interest in their education and personal achievement on and off campus. Recognizing that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs, our teachers provide the guidance needed to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.

Athletics is a big part of life on campus at Macon East with over 80% of upper school students participating in one or more interscholastic sports.

Team sports at MEA include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Beginning in 3rd grade, elementary boys may participate in interscholastic football, and all elementary girls K3-6 may participate in cheerleading.

The Knights have won 25 regional/ area championships and 12 state championships. Most recently in girls’ athletics, MEA is the reigning back-toback state champions in both volleyball and softball.

Extracurricular activities include many opportunities for student leadership and community service through various clubs and organizations. At Macon East Academy, students are held to high standards in all areas of student life, and Christian values are reinforced throughout all school programs, policies, and practices. The administration and faculty believe that the best schools have a “small town” feel where honesty, integrity, respect, and gratitude are the qualities most admired.

“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

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Spotlight on...Tasha Scott

Don’t Limit Me Book and Journal

by Tasha Scott

Don’t Limit Me, is the first book by Tasha M. Scott, a local Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Coach. She presents her tried and true methods to empower highachieving women to regain their passion, joy and freedom for life by focusing on personal development, so they can maximize their potential and positively impact their communities, and the world. Her powerful personal experiences, insight, faith, and practical application tools are used to help women gain clarity, confidence and purpose. Scott’s message declares, “The only thing that “limits” us in life is our own limited thinking.”

“Tasha Scott has written a powerful and engaging book that will help you get out of your own way. Whether you are stuck in fear, shame, excuse making, self-pity, or just don’t have a clue who you are; Tasha gives you the biblical tools to break free and become the person God designed you to be.” -Leslie Vernick

@coachtashascott (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Book can be purchased here: http://www.tashamscott.com/tashas-products/ Price for Book/Journal Combo: $17.60

Ranked #5 Attraction in Montgomery on TripAdvisor!

The Fitzgerald home boasts the world’s only museum for novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, or his Museum Hours wife, Montgomery native Zelda Sayre. Married Monday & Tuesday: Closed in 1920, the famous couple Wednesday - Friday: returned to Montgomery in 10am - 2pm September 1931 and rented Saturday & Sunday: the house at 919 Felder Avenue 1pm - 5pm until April 1932. The museum 919 Felder Avenue hosts a collection of artifacts, Montgomery, AL 36106 exotic memorabilia, and Zelda’s 334-264-4222 paintings. Admission charged.

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Floral Arrangements meet Wedding Bells

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Lee & Lan F l o r i s t

Lee & Lan Florist www.leeandlanflorist.com

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• 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!

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Flowers For all occasions (334) 277-8040 (800) 239-1600

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Meow, Woof & Chirp

Fa l l, a s e a s o n f u ll of “ T ICKS” and Trea t s

by Dr. Phillip V. Mitchell Fall is finally here! Cooler weather, football, tail gating, and many hours of outside fun for your family and pets. But many of us forget fall is still an opportune time for parasites. We all fear the dreadful fleabites that cause aggravation to our pets, as well as the pet owner. However, we often forget the one parasite that can cause the most damage, the tick.

Interestingly, ticks are not insects. These blood-sucking parasites actually have 8 legs instead of six making them more closely related to spiders. Although tick bites are painless, their bite wound can cause infection. More importantly, ticks -unlike fleas, carry and spread a variety of infectious organisms. For example, ticks can carry blood parasites that cause feline infectious anemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Blacklegged tics often referred to as “deer ticks” carry Lyme disease, a common disease in the southern area that can cause arthritis and several other chronic conditions in both pets and people. Ticks can also carry a neurotoxin produced in their salivary gland that can cause “tick paralysis”.

Living in one of the “tick regions” of the country, I have treated numerous cases of tick paralysis. And, recently, had one of my “own” pets contract the condition. Tick paralysis is far more common in pets than Lyme disease, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. For this reason, pet owners need to be aware of its causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

Causes: As mentioned previously, tick paralysis is caused by a toxin produced in the salivary gland of certain species of female ticks. The toxin is injected into the blood stream when the tick attaches and bites the dog.

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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“Pets are who you love. Well is how we make them feel.�

Offering Comprehensive Veterinarian and Surgical Care 24-Hour Emergency Care Boarding Grooming Doggie Daycare Contact Us: 334-260-8787 www.taylorcrossingvet.com

Insurance 101

Do You Really Need Life Insurance?

by Henry Hernandez, State Farm™ Insurance Agent

Life insurance isn’t just for married couples with children. The need for life insurance is much broader. “Anybody who would experience a financial loss or an emotional loss after a death will need some type of life insurance,” says Marvin Feldman, president and CEO of the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education.

Who is Life Insurance For?

What Can My Life Insurance Cover?

Having dependents of any kind necessitates life insurance.

Here are examples:

Beyond paying for final expenses, loved ones can put these death benefits toward:

• Unmarried couples. Unmarried individuals may have a significant other who relies on their support. Life insurance can help provide for them.

• Paying off debt

• Stay-at-home spouses. Life insurance isn’t just for breadwinners. It can help cover the cost of replacing the services of stay-at-home parents.

• Single parents. These individuals are typically the sole source of support for their children. Life insurance can help provide for children financially should their parent die.

• Singles. Single individuals could be responsible for aging parents or may have significant debt. “Life insurance helps make sure those debts are paid,” Feldman says.

• Retirees. Insurance can help replace income from parttime work, Social Security benefits, pensions or other employer benefits. It helps spouses continue living as they’re accustomed.

• Empty nesters. Older adults may have custody of a grandchild or provide support for other family members. Life insurance may help this care to continue.

• Business owners. Life insurance has many benefits for business owners, such as helping protect family members from taking on a person’s professional debt, or providing funds for survivors to buy out the deceased’s interest.

• Financing an education • Settling estate taxes • Contributing to charity • Creating an inheritance • Replacing income • Replacing employer benefits Are there additional benefits? Some policies also offer living benefits. Whole policies and universal life policies accumulate value that can be tapped as retirement income or used to help cover unexpected expenses.

Universal life policies also may have riders allowing chronically ill policyholders to withdraw the face amount during their lifetimes to help cover long-term care costs or to prepare loved ones financially before passing.

To get an idea of how much life insurance you might need, contact State Farm® agent Henry Hernandez.

1 Unpaid loans and withdrawals will reduce the guaranteed death benefit and policy cash value. Loans also accrue interest.

Henry Hernandez State Farm Agency Find us on Facebook and let us know what other topics Henry can help you with!

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Worth A Look

Look away, lipstick fanatics - Eyes are the focus for this fall''s styles!

by Rebekah Edwards LUSH Makeup Art

Turn attention to your eyes with fun, bright shadow colors coupled with extra long false lashes. Consider using liquid latex on your lids for a vibrant look. Complete the look with facial contouring and definition to achieve the perfect bare-faced style. Of course, the timeless natural look in hair styles remains popular, but this time with a healthy, sporty vibe. Partner the look with naturally tousled hair, ballerina buns, side cornrows, twists or braids for an urban, elegant look.

These latest trends and styles can be located at Doug's 2 Salon-Spa.

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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.

8131 Vaughn Road • 334-396-7120

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Shopping Spree

Chocolate Diamonds

by Geri Cronier Graduate Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, and VP Croniers Fine Jewelry

When mixing color into a jewelry wardrobe, chocolate diamonds, also known as cognac or brown diamonds, are a fabulous tool. They add depth to design, and just like your man’s khaki pants, brown goes with everything!

The dark golden brown color also bridges and connects yellow gold and white or platinum pieces, so if you have both white gold and yellow gold pieces, these diamonds can make these pieces of differing gold colors make more sense together.

Cognac diamonds are usually less costly than their white cousins and have much more sparkle and brilliance than smoky quartz (the only other brown stone you see in fine jewelry). So consider a pair of chocolate diamond studs or dangles with a chocolate diamond as the centerpiece, or perhaps surrounding diamond halo for an artistic yet heirloom feel.

The use of these brown beauties is not new in jewelry design. Most people simply did not know that they were diamonds. In the last few years, all colors of diamonds have been in the news, in celebrity engagement rings, and in design more than ever. Rose gold is an incredible backdrop for the brown and white diamonds. The copper colored metal is used in design with white and yellow metals as well. These are all fun elements to mix in design with fine pieces and can help your “fancy” or “cocktail” pieces to seem more up to date and relevant when mixed and worn together.

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CRONIER’S FINE JEWELRY

2307 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery, Alabama 36117 / 334-272-4995 Open Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Find us on Facebook: Cronier’s Fine Jewelry / www.croniers.com

Fine Line Engravers & Gifts

Find Unique Engravable Gifts & Wedding Supplies

2972 Carter Hill Road, Westminster Shopping Center (down from Panera Bread) 334-281-7577 Visit our Facebook page for sneak peeks of new inventory!

Mon - Fri: 10am - 5:30pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm

furniture • home accents • art • purses • clothing • jewelry

Custom Jewelry-Grab yours!

Quite the Pair Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

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Kid's Corner

Art Journaling...

With A Twist!

by Kasey Hope

My new favorite art trend... and it's oh-so-easy and inexpensive... Art Journaling on old books!! I've seen this on several artsy blogs lately sooo.. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought a ton of their $1 hardback books. We took the cover off, added some cool duck tape to the cover, and started doodling! This is a great alternative to the more expensive sketchbook, plus art over words is oh-so-interesting! The easiest way is to start with a sharpie marker and then simply fill in with crayon or watercolor. That's it! You could even do this on old sheet music. Believe me... your kids will love it and the pieces will be frameworthy! Take a look at a few of the pieces that inspired me!

Kasey Hope is an Auburn University graduate and the owner of P'zazz Art Studio in Prattville, where she has been teaching art lessons to adults and children for 7 years.

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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We l c o m e to Th e S h o p p e s o f M y K i d s At t i c

osting two consignment sales a year led Lynda J a c k s o n - Ta y lor, the owner of The Shoppes of My Kids Attic, to start her business in the spring of 2004. On August 1, 2006, she opened the current location of The Shoppes of My Kids Attic.

With her father’s encouragement, she was able to achieve her goal of hosting the annual consignment sales, as well as following her dream of owning a boutique.

The Shoppes of My Kids Attic is no ordinary boutique.

It is a variety of individual shops whose products are sold through Lynda’s store catering to newborns all the way up to those young at heart. It gives these individuals an outlet without total full time commitment. Over the 8 years, The Shoppes of My Kids Attic has been in their current

location, the store has increased from twenty-seven individual shops to about fifty-five shops. Lynda loves her shop, says it is a dream, and is thankful for all of the relationships it has built.

The Shoppes of My Kids Attic currently hosts three consignment sales a year.

The annual consignment sale in February has a variety of children’s spring and summer clothes. The sale in September contains a variety of fall and winter clothes for children.

This year, the store will host the 3rd annual women’s and home decor consign-

ment sale in March. Check for more information on the consignment sales in our upcoming issues!

Call The Shoppes of My Kids Attic today at 334270-1456 or better yet stop by at their store located at 401 Coliseum Boulevard.

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334-270-1456 401 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery Eastbrook Shopping Center

Why we should SCARE our children!

by Boyd Saunders & Yvonna Richardson

From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!

A Scottish Tale BOO! The season to be frightened, Halloween, is just around the corner and many parents cringe at children's request to read spooky books and scary stories, or even worse, watch them on television and in movies. Many parents worry that exposure to evil characters can send the wrong message, so they steer clear of these tales altogether - hoping children will sleep nightmare-free and happily ever after.

But psychologists say scary tales serve an important purpose in a child's development. Experts believe frightening stories provide great nail-biting entertainment, spine-tingling scary adventures and actually help kids face the fears they already have - and vanquish them. Building new found confidence.

Scary stories allow children to experience a full range of emotions concerning topics like abandonment, while at the same time experience the vicarious thrill of fending for themselves and emerging victorious. Other tales help kids wrestle with their negative impulses, such as greed and envy, and sibling rivalry. Every time the monster, witch, or bad guy dies or goes away, it magically restores children's faith in their ability to conquer their own troublesome emotions.

An open door allowed a gigantic lizard (3 inch) to crawl into Boyd's classroom at Green Gate from the playground, and most of his fellow students screamed with fear. This made Boyd curious. He was studying percentages and he wanted to know what percent of his fellow students were scared of spiders. His next thought was . . . if not spiders, what fears lay under their bed? Boyd's quest led him on a mission of discovery, and he too lost some of his fears in talking to others about theirs. Finding such random fears as bugs, closets, and certain foods made the usual "monster under the bed" seem silly. I guess the experts were right, Boyd overcame his own fears of what lies under the bed . . . .

As an educator, I know if you can get a child to become an avid reader you have accomplished something huge. One of my favorite authors, R. L. Stein, who has been sending shivers down children's spines for 20 years, is certainly one of the best. Each year, I attend the National Book Fair sponsored by the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Stein was a guest author this year. Stein, having sold 3 million "Goosebumps" in 32 languages, a television show, and related merchandise, did not disappoint me or my 25 year old daughter who read his first book in 1992 "Welcome to Dead House.� He signed books for 2 hours and spoke twice to a standing room only crowd that thoroughly enjoyed his reading aloud from past books as well as a glimpse into his new book.

Boyd and I agree if you want a good spine tingling, hair-raising, belly laugh read any "Goosebump" book with your child this Halloween!

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Datebook 10th Annual Don Garner Golf Classic October 3, 2014; 8:00 am Arrowhead Country Club 334-386-7495 (Rachel Miller, Faulkner Law's Assistant Director) Registration begins at 7:00 am. Proceeds benefit the Student Disaster Relief Fund for Faulkner Law.

Dinner Cruise October 3rd, Oct. 10th, Oct. 17th, and Oct. 24th Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The Harriott II Dinner Cruise boards at 6:30 pm, departs at 7:00 pm, and returns to dock at 9:00 pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions.

Governor's Mansion Luncheon-Deck the Halls October 4th, 2014 Alabama Governor's Mansion South Perry Street; 334-263-7914 To register for Deck the Halls, mail a check payable to the Friends of the Alabama Governor's Mansion to PO Box 124, Montgomery, AL 36106. While last-minute guests will be admitted at the door; lunch will only be provided to those who register in advance.

Get Your Tail to the Walk 'N Wag October 4, 2014; 8:00am Blount Cultural PArk at the Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive; 334-409-0622 Join us for the 14th Annual Walk ‘N Wag one-mile pledge walk in Blount Cultural Park on Saturday, October 4, 2014.

Gina Sicilla Performing Live October 5, 2014; 5pm Capitol Oyster Bar at the Marina 617 Shady Street; 334-239-8958 You don't want to miss out on some incredible blues music! Only a $10 cover charge.

Blues Cruise October 5th, Oct 12th, Oct. 19th and Oct. 26th; 5:30pm Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The Cruise boards at 5;30pm and cruises from 6pm-8pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar, and concessions. Tickets are only $20 for adults and $15 per child.

Book Signing for Betty Tucker October 8th, 2014; 6:00 pm The Village Gallery 107 South Court Street; 334-207-3317 (George Singleton) Come out and listen to an amazing story. Betty Tucker was once a migrant worker, but now she's an author. Refreshments for everyone!

Riverwalk Wine Festival October 11th, 2014 ; 2:00pm-5:00pm

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Riverfront Park 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa is offering a special group rate for this event! Individual tickets are $25.00.

Wine Fest Cruise October 11th, 2014 Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 Cruise Boards at 5:00pm and docks at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $25 for adults or $10 with purchase of WineFest ticket, and $10 per child. Cash bar, concessions, and live entertainment available.

Empowerment Workshop Purposes to Awaken the Dreamer Within October 11, 2014 The Comfort Inn and Suites 10015 Chantilly Parkway; 334-323-9471 Tasha M. Scott (ww.tashamscott.com), author, speaker, and life coach to women seeking to live out their dreams and fulfill their purpose, believes women can discover their treasures within by following these 4 basic paths: Take off your mask- Stop pretending that you have your stuff together and it’s everyone else’s fault; Take responsibility for your life- Forgive others. Forgive yourself. Forgive…God!; Find your voice: Get a new vision for your life; Move forward- Pursue your dreams and callings and become a change agent. These tips along with a number of other insights and experiences will be shared at the “Awaken the Dreamer Within” workshop to be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 11 at The Comfort Inn and Suites in Montgomery, Alabama.

Kelly Richey Performing Live October 12th; 5pm Capitol Oyster Bar at the Marina 617 Shady Street; 334-239-8958 Come out and enjoy an amazing guitarist! Only a $10 cover charge.

Selwyn Birchwood October 16th; 7pm Capitol Oyster Bar at the Marina 617 Shady Street; 334-239-8958 Need the blues? Come out and listen to a one of a kind talent.

Only a $10 cover charge.

Zoo Boo October 17th-20th and 24th-31st Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum 2301 Colliseum Parkway; 334-240-4900 There is no more frightful and fun place in the River Region.

Enjoy the horror-filled Haunted Hay Ride thrill ride (scary ride) or for the kiddies or weak at heart, enjoy the Pumpkin Pull, a fall festival-like wagon hay ride (non-scary ride).

Getaway Cruise October 18th, and October 25th Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The cruise boards at 4:30pm, and crusises from 5pm-7pm. There will be a cash bar, concessions, and live entertainment.

Haunting on the Harriott II October 25th, 2014

Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100

The cruise starts at 8pm and cruises from 8:30pm-10:30pm. Individuals have to be 21 & over. There will be live entertainment, cash bar, and costume a contest with prizes.

The Goblin Walk October 31st; 6pm-8pm

THE CENTER for PHYSICAL MEDICINE & PAIN MANAGEMENT Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O.

2014 Montgomery, Alabama: 24 people killed by guns

Eastbrook Shopping Center

Come out to support the Eastbrook Shopping Center!

Montgomery Story Deadline November 1, 2014 Alabama State University Dr. Rick Duque; 310-621-0183

The submission deadline has been extended for the commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Montgomery, AL in 1819. Initial submissions of up to 500 words are being sought for inclusion in the 200th anniversary book, website and film documentary project.

48th annual PIke Road Arts & Crafts Fair November 1, 2014 Pike Road 334-386-3325

This will be a fun filled event that you don't want to miss. It will be arts an crafts heaven.

Lion's Club Chili Cookoff November 1, 2014 11am-1pm Riverwalk Stadium 200 Coosa Street; 334-356-1180

Each competing team is required to cook 10 gallons of the chili of their choice. Entree fee: $300 (includes 30 tickets. Deadline: October 20th. Chef's meeting: October 28th.

900 people killed or maimed in your church community The Killer: High Blood Pressure Dr. Janush is volunteering to speak at your church about Risk, Myths, and Control of The Killer, High Blood Pressure.

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