Athens Now August 3, 2018

August 3rd - August 16th, 2018

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Special Feature The Pet Food Store Of Decatur: Best Tasting, Best For Your Pet...

Dave Ancel has lived a life of adventure that has ranged from the nuclear power industry to the...

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Tina's Tales

Herbs & More, Part 1: Offering Athens A Healthy Alternative Since 1993

By Ali Elizabeth Turner In 1993, in a tiny little shop in Athens’ Hobbs Plaza on Hwy 72, a woman by the name of Flo Ellis opened a 300-square

foot health-building business by the name of Herbs & More. Flo and her daughters had a deep desire to meet the nutritional and health needs of the people of the Tennessee Valley, and one of their customers

My Transformation...

My life today is so different than what it had been; there is no denying that I have gone through a transformation....

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Jerry's Journal Judge Rosenau – One Of A Kind...

Judge David L. Rosenau, Limestone County Superior Court Judge, was an American original...

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Where it all started in 1993

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Calexit And The Carr Fire

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Contributing Writers Janet Hunt D. A. Slinkard Lisa Philippart Lynne Hart Anna Hamilton Cayce Lee Rosemary Dewar Tina Cook Jerry Barksdale Joel Allen Roy Williams

Publisher’s Point . . . . . . . . 3 All Things Soldier . . . . . . . 4 Special Feature . . . . . . . 5 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 6 Tina's Tales . . . . . . . . . . 7 What Makes Ronnie Roll . . . 8 Slinkard on Success . . . . . . 9 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Clean and Green . . . . . . . 12 Cooking With Anna . . . . 13 The Millennial Mind . . . . 14 Health and Fitness . . . . . . 15 Cover Story . . . . . . . . 16 & 17 Jerry's Journal . . . . . . . . 19 Dog Barker . . . . . . . . . 20 Mental Health Minute . . . 21 Alternative Approach . . . . 24

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As of this writing, there are 16 wildfires raging in California, and all of them tragically affect everything from life to the environment to the economy. The reason why I am singling out the Carr Fire is purely egocentric: I have several friends with whom I went to theological school in Seattle who now live in Redding, including the woman I consider to be my spiritual mom. She is in her 80s, and while I think I would have been informed by now if she was in trouble, the Carr fire has been a reminder that everything tangible we have worked for can, in a moment, literally go up in smoke. It is also an admonition to build the things that cannot be stolen by thieves or destroyed by fire – relationships, personal growth, and “the things that are above.”

I don’t want to get political when it comes to something as monstrous as a wildfire, nevertheless juxtaposed against the emergencies caused by the blaze is a genuine cry on the part of a frightening number of Californians to secede from the Union. It is being called “Calexit.” Here is what would happen if they achieve their first goal of getting upwards of 365,000 signatures to get on the ballot. There would be a creation of what is being called an “Autonomous Native Nation,” which means that all federal lands would be turned over to Native Americans. As Calexit co-founder Louis J. Marinel-

li said on July 31, “Why not do something to right some of the wrongs of the past to the Native American people, and give them back their land?” Sounds naively noble, but my first question is, “What does La Raza think about that prospect, seeing as their claim is that the nation that supposedly has first dibs on California is sion? The ones who need disaster relief when there is an earthquake? How about the ones who are affected by an EMP or a solar event?

Mexico? Would they counter-propose a “Mexit?” If so, Mexico would then be responsible for managing a republic that will not allow dry brush to be trimmed because it might harm the environment, and the current infernos are proof positive of just how well that would work.

The federal land that would be given back is at present time populated by Californians who are more conservative, and, no joke, Calexit co-founder Marcus Ruiz Evans stated that the proposed Autonomous Native Nation would create a “buffer zone between Donald Trump’s America and the new independent California

Republic.” Donald Trump’s America? What does that mean? According to their polls, aren’t there huge parts of the population that despise the man and are working around the clock to get him impeached? I know that the president is really good with real estate, but when did POTUS purchase the U.S.?

Here is my favorite part: Marinelli told FOX News that the plan wouldn’t be “unduly disruptive to Californians.” Which ones? The ones on the coast who won’t have anyone to help them fight their wildfires? The ones on the coast who are in no position to protect themselves from any type of inva-

All I can say is, I am glad that my friends in Redding have every possible firefighter and first responder in the entire state of California and from elsewhere putting themselves in harm’s way to save them, their animals, and their homes. I am hoping that the Calexit folks will themselves exit Cal, and allow the free market to invest in highly successful Israelistyle desalination systems that will produce enough water from the ocean to put out these fires for good.

Maybe they’ll even cut back some dry stuff while they’re at it.

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All Things Soldier

Congrats, Col Bassett!

by Ali Elizabeth Turner Colonel Chris Bassett is an Army National Guard chaplain who thankfully functioned as my pastor the first summer I was in Iraq.

He was just promoted to his current rank, and my thoughts are that few people deserve it more. Who is this guy?

He is an awesome worship leader, a man who would talk about his (then) young kids in sermons and have to stop to regain his composure, a fine soccer player, a deep thinker, someone who had a handle on history, was funny, and a friend to all, Iraqis and Coalition alike.

There are a number of things that I appreciated about him, not the least of which was the fact that he was ready to defend me from treatment by co-workers that bordered on being legally actionable. As I have often said when people ask me what was the hardest thing about being in Iraq, it was not “having neighbors who wanted to store my head in a refrigerator, it was a few co-workers who worked overtime to make my life hell.” Chris was a firsthand observer of some of these actions, and the

time slot available on Sunday nights so we could stay as long as he wanted. The Spirit moved, and we soaked it up as ones who were “in a dry and thirsty land where there’s no water.”

Chris was part of the National Guard that had deployed from Washington state, and amazingly we knew people in common, people who were a part of his church in Bonney Lake. He also was a law enforcement officer in addition to being a pastor and a chaplain. He is happily married and it’s hard to think about his kids being all grown up now. His

He does indeed love our troops, and it makes me glad to know that he is going to still be on hand

support I got from him and the rest of the soldiers in his unit gave me the strength to not cave in and head home before “things got really good,” which they did.

Sucking it up certainly paid off; because of Chris, I was able to be a part of the praise and worship team who ministered in what had been Saddam Hussein’s fishing lodge, and that blessing continued for three

Summer 2004: Captain Chris Bassett leading worship in the former fishing lodge of Saddam Hussein

years, long after they had rotated out. Songs like “Days of Elijah” and “Agnus Dei” have always been favorites, but because of Iraq, they will forever have a special place in my worshipping heart. Chris specifically requested that last

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“It is official. I am now CH (COL) Chris Bassett.

Praise and honor belong to God through His Son, Jesus. A million thanks to my wife and kids, who have endured countless weekends without Dad around, and about four total years away on various deployments and AT periods. They deserve much of the credit for my success, and I love seeing them succeed now, as well. I was looking forward to retiring, but since they’re gonna promote me I’ll stick around for a few more. I love our troops, so it really is a blessing.”

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family has paid a high price for him to do all that he has for God and country, and in typical Chris style, here is what he said on Facebook when he got his promotion:

to shepherd them in the years ahead. From all of us, Colonel Bassett, those who have been with you in the desert and the “Great Northwet,” thank you for your service, and congratulations once again!

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Special Feature

The Pet Food Store Of Decatur: Best Tasting, Best For Your Pet

by Ali Elizabeth Turner Dave Ancel has lived a life of adventure that has ranged from the nuclear power industry to the pet industry. For many years he was a radiological health technician at several nuclear power plants and was off work for 4 to 5 months each year. To fill the time, Dave, who is an avid pet lover, became a certified animal control tech because he wanted to make sure that dogs in different situations were treated humanely. That led to Dave and his business partner to open a facility called Planet Doggiewood in Rainbow City, AL. “We had pet lodging, day care, taxi service, boarding, and a grooming spa,” he told me with a chuckle.

When Dave moved to North Alabama, he settled in Decatur and became the manager of a shop known simply as “The Pet Food Store.” Early on, Dave became a rep for Nutro Dog Food, and one of the things he liked about that brand was the cleanliness of the facilities where the pet food is made. He proceeded to educate me about pet food; how and why less expensive pet food is so unhealthy for your dog, and what can be done to upgrade the quality of your pet’s food without breaking the bank. Many less expensive pet foods are made to lower standards, and contain ingredients to which pets can become allergic. This often results in the development of skin disorders and other health issues. A few years back, there was a brand-name dog food that went through a massive recall because less expensive pet food is made with ingredients that are not what is known as “human grade.” Some of the cattle that did not meet the criteria for human grade were sick and subsequently euthanized; then they were sold to the

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pet food company. The Pet Food Store refuses to sell such brands.

The Pet Food Store carries a selection of high- and medium-quality human-grade pet foods such as Fromm’s, which has been around since 1904, Zignature, and Canine Caviar, which have never had a recall. There is also a new brand about which Dave is quite excited. It’s simply called Dr. Harvey’s.

Dr. Harvey is not a vet, but is a chiropractor who understands that pets often develop the same degenerative diseases as humans because they eat in the same kinds of highly processed, devitalized foods. Dr. Harvey makes his own food, infections, overweight, kidney problems, digestive issues, body odor, diabetes, and a salivary gland tumor. Most of the testimonials are prefaced with wording along the lines of, “I never write any companies, but I just have to tell you what a miracle your product has been in the life of our dog…”

Dr. Harvey’s foods are 100% human grade and contain no GMOs. If you are a “do-it-yourself” type of pet owner, then the Pet Food Store offers a number of options to increase the quality of your pet’s protein intake.

You can put in custom orders for chicken livers and hearts, beef hearts, turkey, and pork that are guaranteed to be antibiotic and hormone free. Dave told me that amongst wolves, the alpha male gets the heart first, the second wolf gets the stomach and the rest of the pack gets the rest of the body.

The reason why raw is so important is that the enzymes are not cooked out.

Blue Ridge Beef Company carries all-frozen beef, chicken, duck, quail, rabbit, and

and you can actually call the doc for a food consultation for your pet. If you can send him your pet’s blood work, he will send you back an extensive workup and recommendations for changes to be made in your pet’s food and lifestyle.

Dr. Harvey publishes what he calls a “Book of Miracles” that is full of informationalpurposes-only testimonials as to the kinds of things that have been alleviated by a holistic dog food regimen. They include, but are not confined to: diarrhea, undesired weight loss, allergies, hair loss, ear

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venison food with bone, as well as cat and kitten mixes. They also have goat’s milk available by the pint, quart, or half-gallon.

There are grain-free biscuits, products that are full of enzymes, and in short, a number of holistic health options for furry family members.

The Pet Food Store also carries standard accessories such as leashes and collars, and just in time for the football season, there are all kinds of what Dave referred to as “Canine Collegiate Clothing.”

That’s right, for your tailgate party or showing your school colors on game day, you can get sweaters, cheerleading dresses, jerseys, and more for your pooch. Of course, the two most prolific selections were for Alabama and Auburn, but you can also order collegiate canine clothing to represent nearly any American college or university.

Soon The Pet Food Store is going to be adding healthy reptile food featuring live mealworms and Dubia roaches.

If you are looking for a source of healthy, tasty, and reasonably priced food for your pet, and a human resource who will not rest until he has your answer, then come see Dave Ancel at the Pet Food Store in Decatur. It will be completely worth the drive!

The Pet Food Store

2622 US-31, Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 580-5178 Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Saturday Facebook: The Pet Food Store of Decatur

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Calendar of Events 26th Annual Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days Aug 3 & 4, 2018

20147 Elkton Road, Athens, AL 35614. Show Grounds Open at 7am til. Antique power exhibits, live animal exhibits, wheat threshing exhibits, skillet throw for the ladies, pedal pull for the kids. This years theme is "Everything John Deere". Tractor ride and fish fry on Friday, live entertainment. Admission: $5, Children 10 and under are free. For information, call 256-431-0619 or 256-206-5926.

Proclamation signing by Mayor Ronnie Marks Aug 3

Limestone County Archives. 11AM. Historical reflections from present and former members, and special line hymn music by Ms. Lovie Swoope and Ms. Deidre Swoope. Refreshments will be served. An Alabama Fork CPCA centennial display will be showcased.

Tennessee Valley Authority to harden their power grids, 2) to ensure that the National Guard and Emergency Management are prepared to maintain operations during a multi-year nationwide grid down scenario, 3) to ensure communities have proper civil defense planning and 4) to ensure individuals know how to prep for such an event. Sessions will feature more emphasis on cyber-attacks. We will look at what is being done in other states. We will have a Public Services Commissioner and a State Senator in attendance. Lunches on Thursday and Friday, and dinner on Thursday. You can sign up for the entire event or pick and choose the days and events to best fit your interests, schedule and budget. For more information: www.powergriddefense.org/ PGDCcon2018.shtml. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2 018-power-grid-defense-symposium-tickets-41927754041.

Singing on the Square Aug 10

Athens State Community Band will be performing at 6:30PM on the steps of the Limestone County Courthouse on the Marion Street side in downtown Athens AL. 256-232-5411.

9/11 Heroes Run Pancake Breakfast Aug 11

Athens Saturday Market Aug 4, 11, 18, 25

A state-certified farmers' market. Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, music, art, and crafts at the Green Street pavilion, 409 West Green Street in Athens. 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

Alabama Veterans Museum. 100 West Pryor Street in Athens.

8:00AM-10:00AM benefitting the Alabama Veterans Museum and the Travis Manion Foundation. $5.00 for pancakes, sausage, orange juice or coffee. Tickets at Museum or door.

Wheeler Lake Sunset Cruise Aug 4 - 5

4405 McLean Drive in Rogersville, AL. Departure at 6:15PM for a 1.5-1.75 hour cruise around the scenic Wheeler Lake. $15.00 / $10.00 12 & under. For reservations, or information: Call/text 256-335-2187.

The Secret Garden Aug 4 - 5

Presented by the Footlights Community Theatre at Athens State University McCandless Hall. 300 North Beaty Street in Athens.

2:00PM or 7:00PM. Enjoy the tale of Mary Lennox, an orphan who finds herself in the gloomy home of her uncle, except for one secret spot. Tickets at footlightsal.booktix.com

Storytime in the Park Aug 8

With Athens-Limestone County Public Library at Robert Allen Tinnon 5th Avenue Park. 5th Avenue in Athens. 10:15AM10:45AM with songs, stories and fun.

2018 Power Grid Defense Conference Aug 9 - 12

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Dog Day with SK Salon Aug 11

1117 U.S. Highway 72 E in Athens. Benefiting Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter from 9:00AM-11:00AM with a day of puppy kisses, dog baths and treats for your furbabies, and meet-andgreet with your future pup. Pet food donations collected-dry, can, and treats. For info: 256-800-1088.

Alabama Veterans Museum and Archive 20th Anniversary Celebration Aug 19

2pm. A not-to-be-missed comedy/variety show highlighting our local veterans’ museum. The Senior Center on Pryor St. is the place to be as you enjoy skits, stories, music, and tributes to veterans highlighting artifacts from the museum. Tickets on sale at the museum - $10 for adults; $5 for 12-under.

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti at VVA Aug 20

All-you-can-eat $7. Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad or coleslaw, dessert, and drink. Eat in or carry out. Lunch 11am-1pm. Dinner 5-7pm. Entertainment during dinner. Call ahead for large carry-outs or for more info 256-431-3213.

Proceeds fund scholarships for local students.

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Tina's Tales

My Transformation

by Tina Cook Director, Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center This article is dedicated to my Victorious Living & Break-Free families at COTC in Bradenton, Florida.

Thank you to Ms. Judy & Mr. Don Wyllys for their ministries.

My life today is so different than what it had been; there is no denying that I have gone through a transformation. As a recovering addict, I could go through a checklist of items that I'm sure many could identify with immediately because I am not unique or special in my addiction. I am, in fact, quite common in the things I have done while under the influence. But, for qualification purposes, I will tell you that I was first arrested in 1985, because of my addiction, and was released from jail the last time in 2011.

My convictions range from public intoxication to possession of a controlled substance with a few miscellaneous violations thrown in here and there for good measure. I even managed to be captured as a fugitive from justice and faced two counts of robbery, burglary, and theft while being held on a quarter-million dollar bond.

It makes no difference that the main agenda in charging me with them was to apprehend the two escaped convicts I was hanging out with. The tragedy of it was inflicted mostly upon my family who had to endure the humiliation of my name, face, and crime on the front page of my small hometown newspaper, as well as hear the repeated details of it on the local news stations.

I'm sure many of you suffer as I do with guilt, shame, and regret over the pain our addiction has placed on our loved ones.

I want you to know that I also do not believe I am uncommon in my inability to live life successfully while

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NOT under the influence. I will venture to say that many who suffer from the disease of addiction have tried at least once to live without the use of drugs...and failed. I will even be so bold as to say that some have become productive members of society and been reunited with their families once again...only to have it all come crashing down around them when the sleeping monster of addiction awoke very angry and extremely hungry. Yes, I could supply many dates, give details, and describe desperation regarding how the disease of addiction had become so much a part of me that I no longer knew where it ended and I began. But, instead I want to tell you about the power that transformed me into a new creation.

I am the woman I am today

because God created me specifically. He made me with purpose and designed me wonderfully and individually. He thought of me and all the days of my life before any of them even began. I am not an accident...I was intricately planned; I am not unworthy...I am immeasurably valuable; I am not common or ordinary or replaceable...I am special, extraordinary, and irreplaceable. I am where I am today because God devised something for me to do in His kingdom that is so unique that if I don't do it, it won't get done. I am priceless. I am God's favorite. Long before I ever took a breath, I was on God's mind; long before I ever heard of Christ, He had His eye on me. He had designs on me for glorious living. I am able to walk with

my head held high today because the God I serve is a God of infinite mercy, abundant grace, untiring patience, and innumerable chances.

I know who I am today but once I was lost...I was confused…I didn't know how to live. Now I know: Jesus is the way...Jesus is the truth...Jesus is the Life. He brought me through a dark valley to grow me up and into Him, to show me how to live and how to love and how to become the woman I have always dreamed of being. I am where I am today because He has work for me to do and I want to do it. I am doing what I am doing because He wants me to tell others that He loves them just as much as He loves me and to assure them they are wonderful, valuable, unique, extraordinary,

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and irreplaceable – they are priceless and we are all God's favorite. He has something for them to do that is so specific that if they don't do it, it won't get done. I'm doing what I need to do to be better prepared to tell those who have lost their way, their faith, and their hope due to addiction that they never have to believe the lies of their disease or of the world or of the devil again. I'm here to tell anyone who’ll listen that Jesus CHOSE to die for us rather than live without us in eternity. We are ALL on the mind of God and in the eye of Our Redeemer. I have been converted from enemy to friend, living my life as a beacon of light signaling that God STILL intends for each of us to become EXACTLY who He created us to be.

I am able to be “here” in this moment filled with Holy changing Power, thriving in an intimate relationship with my Creator, joyfully doing the work of my Savior because I have been radically transformed. I was once unknowingly a pawn of Satan leading many to death simply by the way I lived my life. I was lost, detrimental, hopeless, and helpless to self and anyone else. I have been redeemed from that misshapen carnal Christian. Now I am found, productive, hopeful, and helpful. I am the epitome of the well-known biblical sinners’ that Jesus reached toward, loved greatly, and died for. I am the reason He left perfect Heaven and died on the cross…and so are you!

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What Makes Ronnie Roll

Stop, Look, And Listen

by Ali Elizabeth Turner It had been an undeniably tough week in Athens, Alabama. It seemed that Mayor Ronnie had been to non-stop funerals, several of whom were the parents of staff members, and then there were three horrific deaths: a boy, his grandmother, and the suicide of the perpetrator of the other two deaths.

He happened to be the boy’s father as well as the grandmother’s son.

Ninety-nine percent of the time the mayor bounds into the office, but today his steps were understandably more measured.

The mayor spoke with compassion about the tragedy, and later we moved to a discussion on public safety; but in between time, he knew he had a trusted source of inspiration in the

form of a self-published book with the simple title of Stop, Look, and Listen: Thoughts For Living. He first told me about the author, and then proceeded to read to me. As is always the case with God’s wisdom, no matter how timeless it is, when it is anointed, it is always “fresh manna,” and our flagging spirits began to rise as he read.

ten there are comments written up the sides of the page. Page 187 was no exception:

Stop, Look, And Listen was written by a man named Dr. Curtis D. Coleman, an ordained Methodist minister who was a greatly beloved Emeritus Dean and Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Athens State University. He wrote for the Athens News Courier for several years, and the book is the compilation of those articles. They were full

of practical, godly, sound advice, wise perspectives, and genuine hope. When the book was published in 2006, Mayor Ronnie went to the book-signing and purchased a copy, which Dr. Coleman autographed. It was apparent that Dr. Coleman was experiencing some discomfort in his back and mentioned to Ronnie that he knew he needed to get it looked into.

Not long after the booksigning, Dr. Coleman began his last journey in the form of a battle with cancer, and he

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passed in 2010. It was during that time that the things he had written were to be put to the test.

Do they hold up when you are facing death?

According to those who knew him, they did, and once again they were being put to the test as we were grappling with the recent tragedy in our own town.

As is always the case with the books that are the weapons in the mayor’s arsenal, the pages that speak to him the most are dog-eared at nearly a 45 degree angle, highlighted, starred, and underlined; most of-

“Prayer is not merely for the weak; it is the strength of the strong.

Prayer is not an emergency button we push when life seems to close in upon us. It is not a last resort. It is a daily resource which gives us strength and guidance for living victoriously. Prayer is bending God to our wills, but it is a bringing of our wills into conformity with God’s will so that He may work in and through us.

Prayer is not bending the universe to our wills, making God a cosmic bellhop for our purposes, but prayer is cooperating with the purposes of God to do things we never dreamed we could do. Prayer is not an occasional exercise to which we turn now and then; it is a life attitude. The persistence of prayer in some form among all the peoples of the earth reveals much about the human creature. To pray is to be truly human—man being man in relation to God.” Then we did what we always did: we prayed.

We prayed for our town, our nation, and I prayed for our mayor. Then it was time for Ronnie to roll.

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Slinkard On Success

How Are You Training Your Children?

by D. A. Slinkard

D.A. Slinkard is the manager of the Athens Staples store The world is changing whether we like it or not, and it has been since the beginning of time. I want to clarify that when I write the beginning of time, I am not talking about a big bang or a combustible explosion. I am talking about Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth”. Please notice that this is not a question, this is not a suggestion, but this is a definitive statement about what God did. We, Americans, are always trying to live a better life than what we have known before, and I have a suggestion that starts with Genesis 1:1 and ends at Revelation 22:21.

We need to dive into God’s word and really take a hold of what the scripture says.

I have written about the generational gaps before and what ails society, but let us take the Good Book and turn to Psalm 22:6. According to the King James Bible, this scripture states, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This sounds like some sound advice, especially since we have many parents who simply want to be a “friend” rather than a parent to their kids. We wonder what has happened to society, but we must first look at how we parent and then question the change that has taken place.

had to deal with. We have seen changes in the dynamics of families in which over fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. We have parents who are playing different roles than what God intended, and we have a society that has allowed confusion to take place simply because we do not want to hurt someone’s feelings.

The reality is that life is going to smack many people in the face because we have not raised our children up in a manner that prepares them for the road ahead.

What does that mean? It means the future of our society rests solely upon those reading this article who have already created life and those who in the future will create life. You have a

responsibility, a duty, and an obligation to train your child in the ways of the Lord. Some people might ask what that means, and the reality is that you already know what it means.

We need to get back to the biblical principles we had so long ago. The world has become so wicked and such a dark place that it could leave a person feeling hopeless.

When we feel hopeless, this is the time we need to search out and find the positives of life. Not everything is going to be a bed of roses throughout life, but we need to train our children for those times. We need to train them with the right mindset and beliefs when it comes to dealing with the negativ-

ity of life. If we train up a child in the way he should go, when times get tough he will know where to turn and hopefully not falter. Sadly, though, we have failed to do what the Bible instructs us and that has created fear of the “what ifs” in life.

I jokingly told a friend the other day that worrying works because ninety percent of what we worry about never comes to fruition. I think about some of the things in my life, what would have happened if I had only been better trained on XYZ. How different would my life be? How different would my kid’s life be if someone would have just shown me? Sometimes we have to figure things out for ourselves, but when we

do figure it out, we need to be able to properly demonstrate it to our children.

As a society we love our children so much we do not want them to fail, but our helicopter-parenting style is promoting dependent children versus independent children. We have to train our kids in the way they need to go. Let them make mistakes but just know that when they get older, they will not depart from these ways. If we are to have any kind of hope for our future, we must have certain expectations for our children, and the training of them needs to begin as quickly as possible to impact tomorrow’s world.

What would our society be like if we truly trained up a child in the ways of the Lord? We have a societal foundation that has been weakened over time due to the changes our society has

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Tourism

It’s All About Family And Community Fun In August

by Cayce Lee Social Media Specialist, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association Highlights from the VisitAthensAL.com Calendar

nial in Limestone County, check out the stories on the Limestone 200 blog at visitathensal.com/limestoneco-200.

The weekend of August 3 and 4 are definitely days to enjoy with the Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days in Athens, and the Ardmore Police Reserve and Fire Rodeo in Ardmore.

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival has two weekends of fun left, after adding one week to their 2018 season to meet the demand for the new Scrambler ride – Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug 2, 3, and 4, and August 9, 10, and 11. Singing on the Square will be October 10 with the Athens State Community Band.

August 25 has Elkmont High School revving up the fun as the Elkmont Car Show comes to town.

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival comes to Ardmore Avenue on the August 25 with music, vendors, and more.

You’ll find quite a few ways of helping the community and enjoying a good meal, too, this month. Don’t miss the fish fry Friday, August 3, at the Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days.

Eat Wings, Raise Funds for Elkmont Volunteer Fire Department at Buffalo Wild Wings is August 8. The 9/11 Heroes Run Pancake Breakfast will be August 11.

Looking for a plate of fried fish? Don’t miss the fish fry at Elkmont Volunteer Fire Department on August 11 or the West Limestone High School Volleyball Swamp John’s Dinner on August 29. The 20th Anniversary Celebration Show for the

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Riverview RV Resort Expands

the details for these events and others at VisitAthensAL. com.

Alabama 200 PastPort Update Great news for those wanting to explore the people, places, and stories of Alabama as we commemorate 200 years of Alabama’s history and heritage. The Alabama 200 Commission has announced the release of the free AL200 PastPort app at the app stores for Apple and Android.

Alabama Veterans Museum will be August 19 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center on Pryor St. Tickets are available at the museum - $10 adults and $5 for 12-under. August 20 is the Vietnam Veterans of America all-you-can-eat spaghetti lunch and dinner for $7 per person. Eat in or carry out.

There are a ton of additional events besides these highlights - from live music to fundraisers to farmers markets to storytimes - and new events are added daily. So explore the calendar and find

Athens-Limestone Visitors Center. Available in medium to 3XL, the limited edition t-shirt features the Alabama 200 logo as well as the Athens-Limestone AL bicentennial logo.

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Enjoy the scenic views of the Tennessee River/ Wheeler Lake Reservoir from the southern shores of Limestone County at the expanded Riverview RV Resort. Now featuring 70 sites with full hook-ups and an amazing number of amenities, this gem is a great escape on the water or a home-away-from-home for the Fiddlers Convention or Storytelling festival. Learn about Riverview RV Resort and Limestone County’s other campground offerings at visitathensal.com/campgrounds.html

If you want to get your AL200 PastPorts stamped in Limestone County, here’s the information you need to know. The Mooresville Post Office is open MondaySaturday from 8:00-10:00 a.m., the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and the historic Donnell House is offering free PastPort Tours on Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.-noon and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Bicentennial t-shirts are still available for purchase at the

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Clean and Green

Beautification - A Labor Of Love

by Lynne Hart Executive Coordinator - Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful

As you travel through Athens, take note of some of the plantings and flower pots you see. Many may be the work of the AthensLimestone Beautification Board, a division of Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful, whose volunteers have been improving Athens for nearly 40 years. Members are passionate and love the work they do.

Major projects taken on by this board include Roselawn Cemetery, the Clinton St. triangle, the Old Town Cemetery located on East Washington, downtown flower pots, beautification awards, and facilitation of the memorial benches found around town.

The flower pots located around the square were purchased through the board by merchants and families several years ago and are maintained by the Beautification Board. As the project was developing, Donna Cole, owner of Smarty Plants, and husband John Cole were consulted in the design and selection of appropriate plants for the seasons. John and Donna Cole are the son and daughter-in-law of former Beautification Board member and city councilman Jimmy Cole. Smarty Plants continues to offer beautiful, healthy plants at a fair price for board projects.

Roselawn Cemetery entrances at Forrest Street and Highway 31 were redesigned in 2006 with the assistance of Athens Parks and Recreation Director, Ben Wiley, and John Cole.

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The board provided the funds for the landscaping, and have since added 40 trees throughout the cemetery.

Steelcase - 99 Town and Country Animal Hospital – 98.5 American Leakless Company - 98

A more recent project has been the addition of a new wrought iron fence, landscaping, and headstone repair at the Old Town Cemetery on Washington Street. This cemetery is located next to the Scout House, which is undergoing renovations to become a part of the High Cotton Arts project. Additional landscaping will be done

Athens City Hall - 98 Holiday Inn & Suites – 98 Clayton Homes – 98 Limestone Health Facility – 97.5 Calhoun Community College – 97.5 Bojangles – 95.5 Check-Fil-A – 95 Lindsay Center - 95 We receive more compliments on this addition, and have recently added similar pots to the Hwy. 31 entrance at Roselawn Cemetery.

when the renovation of the west side of the Scout House is complete. The Beautification Board decorates this cemetery during the holiday season with wreaths to bring attention to the historic sight which holds some of

Athens’ first citizens.

The triangle located at Clinton St. and Hwy. 72 has been maintained by this board for many years. Several years ago, it was redone to include stone pots with stunning plants that catch your eye.

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Not only does this board manage these spots of beauty, but they encourage local businesses, industries, churches, and government buildings to take pride in their properties. Annually, in April and May, the board accepts nominations of properties to be judged in hopes of receiving a Beautification Award sign to proudly display. Properties receiving a score of 90 or above will be provided a sign. The following properties were recently judged and have received scores of 90 or above, with the highest score of 99 received by Steelcase. Winners are listed below in order of score received:

Athens State University – 94.5 First Baptist Church – 94 Garner Auction – 93 Athens-Limestone Hospital – 93 First National Bank – 92 Hampton Inn – 92 Alabama Welcome Center – Elkmont – 91.5 Soule Packaging – 91 If you would like more information on the AthensLimestone Beautification Board, or would like to make a donation specific to their projects, please call the KALB office. We are proud of the work they do and would be happy to answer any questions.

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Cooking with Anna

Scalloped Tomatoes

by Anna Hamilton

Pomme d’amour, the “Love Apple,” the humble tomato, was once considered an exotic fruit with the powers to spark love for any who dared to eat one. What actually happened was a spark of love for this lovely fruit.

Whether you like them green and fried, red and juicy, yellow and mild, tomatoes are an amazing fruit. While technically and botanically speaking, the tomato is a fruit, culturally, it is considered a vegetable.

Every summer, I look forward to one of my favorite sandwiches – a thick, juicy, red, ripe tomato between two pieces of white bread with mayo, salt, and pepper.

The juice will run down my elbows, and I become as happy as a pig in mud while I chomp on my “mater sammich.”

Fresh, diced tomatoes are tossed with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs of your choosing, topped with crackers, bread crumbs, or diced bread; you can make this dish your own. It’s like having a tomato sandwich in a bowl!

As children, we would request scalloped tomatoes on a weekly basis. It is such an easy side dish to put together.

I’m sure my mom loved when we requested her tomatoes.

My mother’s version simply used saltine crackers laid across the top of the tomatoes and then baked. I have added a few things over the years, and it is still one of my favorite things to eat.

This summer, introduce your family to scalloped tomatoes. You won’t regret sitting down to the supper table featuring this lovely dish. Happy summer!

My mother would take fresh tomatoes, or canned ones in the winter, and make a wonderful scrumptious side dish called scalloped tomatoes. Now, most people know scalloped potatoes, a heavy dish full of butter, cheese, and cream. Scalloped potatoes can be lovely, but not always lovely for your waist line. Scalloped tomatoes are the opposite of their heavily starchy cousin. They are light, refreshing, and oh so satisfying.

Scalloped Tomatoes What You Need:

6 medium tomatoes, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced Salt & pepper to taste 1 cup crushed crackers (saltine, butter, or club) 3 Tbsp. butter, divided

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Directions:

In a skillet, sauté garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter for two minutes. Remove from heat and add cracker crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and remaining butter; mix well. Place diced tomatoes in a greased 8x8 square baking dish.

Top with cracker mixture. Bake uncovered, at 400⁰F for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Feel free to add different herbs or parmesan cheese to your cracker topping.

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The Millennial Mind

I Fear The Party Doth Protest Too Much

by Rosemary Dewar As it turns out, the majority of Americans will not vote for a socialist. The Democratic Party is finding this to be a great hindrance to the progress they are looking for. There is a need for order, and a necessity for purpose. Systemized socialized thinking does not seem to fulfil that. Those who have been selected to speak for the movement are still not listening to the people they are trying to represent.

The young woman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is believed by some to have become the shiny, new face of the Democratic Party.

The theory is that the social shift has occurred due to her membership in the Democratic-Socialist Party. The membership in the Democratic-Socialist Party has reportedly skyrocketed

to “35 times larger than normal.” This observation simply means that membership was abysmal to begin with.

Every time she has appeared on primetime news, she has exposed that the enthusiasm for the socialized programs the Democratic Party promotes is as shallow as the intellect she portrays when she opens her mouth.

Ever since Nancy Pelosi stated, “We are capitalists,” this past February, the Democratic Party has doubled down after Alexandria’s repeated failure to promote the party’s interests. Senator Elizabeth Warren repeated the declaration of capitalism. Soon after, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez removed her endorsement from the Democratic-Socialists from her Twitter account. The mad dash on the parts of Ms. Pelosi and Ms. Warren to con-

vince the American people of their belief in capitalism is now leaving them vulnerable; now they must prove it. Either they need to lie incredibly well for long enough (which they can’t), or actually abandon some of their socialist endeavors for now.

Former Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman has urged Democrats to recant Ocasio-Cortez’s particular brand. He said it is “likely to hurt Congress, America, and the Democratic Party. It doesn’t have to.” The harder left they push the party, the harder they push voters out of their party. The standard party insistence that citizens paying for what Democrats believe will better society is not drawing the type of fervor they were looking for.

Democratic Party supporters do not favor the idea of

being taxed more, and it is becoming harder to sell that necessity without eventually turning away potential voters.

CNN journalist, Jake Tapper, recently pointed out that, “The Democratic Party is the weakest it has been since the 1920s,” as a comment in response to a sighting of Barack Obama in Paris with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Jake might as well have been the aristocrat being destined for the mob’s fury. Jake is not wrong.

That is what is frightening the Democratic Party.

Exposure to the history of socialism has made the Democratic Party’s propositions harder to coherently sell, even though those promises may sound persuasive. Given the real hardships the United States faces with its debt and

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worsening bureaucracy, the government’s ability I to be the stop-loss it was F created to be in situations t such as natural disasters is hindered. Due to the lack of order that has been protected by compounded bad policy, the American public is not interested in making the government harder to deal with.

Socialism’s rise was an anti-wealth movement, and as such had no choice but to be an anti-liberty movement. Being against wealth is not much to lead with when one is trying to persuade a public that is healthfully accustomed to freedom. An anti-freedom movement is not a warrior cry; it is an emotionally driven death sentence.

The Democratic Party is becoming like what a pop song says, “a rebel just for kicks.” Until they find something to be for that does not demand giving up some fundamental freedom, they will continue to be anti-anything “they don’t agree with at the time.” That is not a platform; that is a temper tantrum.

Should the Democratic Party happen to gain a majority in either of the Houses of Congress, their resistance will ultimately be short and futile. Right now, their pitch is that they are both socialists and capitalists, tolerant and violent, compassionate and ruthless; yet no one actually knows who they are. It is not healthy for this country. It’s better to find a way to live with your neighbors before you’re willing to do away with them.

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Health and Fitness

Testimonies On The Benefits Of Exercise

by Janet Hunt

Janet Hunt is a Certified Personal Trainer and can be reached at 256-614-3530 to schedule an appointment.

I teach Silver Sneaker Flex class in three locations: • Monday/Wednesday/ Friday at 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in the Youth Center on Jefferson St. next to LCCI. • Tuesday/ Thursday at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Round Island Baptist Church in the gym behind the church on Brownsferry Rd. • Monday/Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the East Limestone Senior Center on Nick Davis Road.

These classes are open to all with no sign ups needed. Payment is by donation.

Recently I have had a few new people in my classes and they each wrote something about the classes: “I have been attending

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the exercise group at Round Island Church for about 6 weeks; and I’ve just got to say how much better I feel in such a short amount of time. My balance issues are greatly improved. Having had two knee replacements, I didn’t have the strength and control I felt that I once had. I’m also able to once again walk upstairs normally instead of one at a time like a child does. Best of all, my blood pressure has dropped 20 points! If you are looking for something that is doable, I would highly recommend this class.” By: Minnie “I grew up in a family of teachers. I attended years of school and then spent approximately 30 years as a teacher myself; there-

fore, I believe that I know a little something about what makes a good teacher. Janet Hunt is an excellent teacher. Her classes are well-organized; and she is always well-prepared. Each class offers just that perfect balance between challenge and possibility. Time is never wasted, routines are never boring, exercises are always beneficial, and in-

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structions are clearly and patiently explained. As a master teacher, Janet combines good hard work with just the right touch of fun! I wholeheartedly recommend her classes.”

By: Delores “Along with the wonderful friendships – there’s always laughter in our class!

For myself, since I’ve been coming to class, I see increased energy, my

strength has improved, strength in my knees is better also!” By: Vickie “I recently returned to classes after shoulder surgery and a fall that reinjured my shoulder. Since coming back, my shoulder is even better.” By: Patsy For more information regarding group classes, call Janet at 256-614-3530 or jhunt9155@gmail.com.

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Cover Story

Herbs & More, Part 1: Offering Athens A Healthy Alternative Since 1993

by Ali Elizabeth Turner continued from page 1

who would go on to be a part of the Herbs & More legacy was Mary Sulcer.

In 1999, Mary was struggling with a debilitating and mysterious syndrome known as fibromyalgia, a little understood and horribly painful set of symptoms that present themselves in one’s muscles, as well as bones, and are often accompanied by fatigue and issues with sleep, memory, and mood.

Mary had been a widow after many years of marriage and ministry, and was now happily remarried to Bud Sulcer.

Feeling she had been blessed by God with a new lease on life and love, the overwhelming urge to not get out of bed in the morning just didn’t make sense, and standard medications were not bringing any relief. Mary ventured into Herbs & More out of desperation and not much else, and she told me her attitude was, “Well, I told Flo I’d give it a try. I really wasn’t convinced that it would help.” Mary tried MSM+C and, in fact, it ended up helping greatly. It was right around that time that through Flo, Mary and Bud met Roy and Gwen Williams. These were the early days of Roy’s patented line of NEWtritional Health Care supplements, and Mary added their HGH and

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CoQ10 to her recovery regimen; now she was feeling even better.

For the next year, Bud and Mary began to devour everything they could on nutrition, holistic health, and the mind-body piece to the wellness puzzle. They were in the store often, and were eager learners.

One day in 2000, Bud was in Herbs & More picking up some items, and out of the blue Flo asked him if he wanted to buy the store. It was most definitely a “deer-in-the-headlights” moment, and he told Flo he’d get back to her. He went home, told Mary what Flo had proposed, and in about 15 minutes they decided to go for it together. Mary had years of administrative and ministerial experience, both of which came in handy, and they started a second career that neither of them had ever planned to pursue.

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They moved into a larger location right next to the Riviera Fitness Center on the south side of the Athens Town Center shopping complex, and were there for the next several years. I met them for the first time at that location, having returned from Iraq in the spring of 2007, and knowing that I was in need of some deep and protracted detox. I had lived for three

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years in the country where Saddam Hussein had literally poisoned his own people, and truly God only knows what I had been exposed to.

Bud and Mary were so helpful, and cheered me on in my quest to secure the future of my health and begin the next phase of my life.

Herbs & More then moved to a new loca-

tion on Clinton Street, right next to Champion Jeep, and it did well. Bud and Mary loved what they were doing, but they began to feel the “retirement itch.” They approached Roy and Gwen about buying the Clinton location, and the Williamses took over in 2011. In August of 2013, Herbs & More moved into their present location at 935 US Hwy 72 in Athens, and again, the store has done well. However, as is the case with most entrepreneurs, Roy and Gwen had the desire to own rather than lease the land and the building that is the home of their business, and have exciting news: Herbs & More is pleased to announce that they have purchased the old Osborne’s Jewelers building on Jefferson Street across from the Limestone Public Library!

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Where it all started in 1993

Bud and Mary Sulcer are welcomed to their first "new location" in July, 2002 If all goes according to plan, they will be moving into the new facility in the next few weeks, and the excitement is building! As was reported in the April 20th edition of Athens Now, Mary Sulcer decided she had had enough of “retirement” and came back to work three days a week. A few days ago she told me “the rest of the story.” “I tried to do other things: I refinished furniture, I had a booth in the flea market, and while there

was nothing wrong with any of it, I knew I was not walking in my calling. I missed working at Herbs & More so bad, and when I came back, I felt like I was home.” All was well until last week when Mary had her own “wake-up call.” She was at the Herbs & More store and had what is known as a TIA, which stands for Transient Ischemic Attack, or a mini-stroke.

They speedily got Mary to the ER and discovered that she had a blockage in her neck; thankfully

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she experienced no long-term effects.

I asked her, “What happened, do you think?” Her answer was quick: “Over time I got away from eating a healthy diet, and ‘walking the walk.’ I subtly believed that I would be ok because of the supplements I was taking. You can’t do that; you can’t treat your body that way and just expect some pill to fix it, even if you are taking

David Williams healthy supplements,” she said firmly. “I have been given another chance, and this time I am going to walk in my calling, which is to help people build their health so they can do what they have been called to do,” she said. Mary finished our time by saying, “I am so excited for Roy and Gwen. It is a dream to see Herbs & More in its own place. I feel like there is a legacy; I want to be a part of it and help them help others.”

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Jerry’s Journal

Judge Rosenau – One Of A Kind

by Jerry R. Barksdale

Judge David L. Rosenau, Limestone County Superior Court Judge, was an American original. Totally unique.

I first met him in the fall of 1960 when I was a freshman in his political science class at Athens College. He opened the class with a question. “Who was the greatest governor of Alabama? The question will be on the final exam.” We were stumped.

“Gov. Bibb Graves,” he said.

“And you know why?” We were still stumped. “Because he appointed me judge of the Limestone County Court.”

That’s how I was introduced to his wonderful sense of humor. Sure enough the question was on the final exam.

Rosenau’s wit and pennysqueezing frugality was legendary. Bibb Graves, a Yale graduate and former WWI Army Officer, appointed Rosenau to the bench in 1937.

When I returned to Athens to practice law in 1968, he had been on the bench for 31 years.

Every bootlegger feared him, errant teenagers knew he would call their fathers, and out-of-town lawyers didn’t know what to make of him.

Rosenau called U.S. Supreme Court decisions “magazine law.” He didn’t get bogged down with legal technicalities. He cared about right and wrong and that a just and fair result was reached.

Hollywood portrays Southern judges as cigar-chomping rednecks dressed in seersucker suits. Rosenau didn’t fit that image. Not even close.

He didn’t smoke, drink, or cuss; was smarter than Ol’ Satan himself; was urbane, well-educated, well-read, and well-traveled. He spoke with a pleasing and mellow Southern accent and was graced with Old South manners. His son-in-law, Mack Graham told me that Rosenau was on his way to Yale at age 16. After graduating in 1922 with

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honors, he aced Stanford Law School. Quite an achievement.

Rosenau’s grandfather, Isaac Rosenau, came to America from Germany, and served in the Confederate Army under Stonewall Jackson. After the Civil War, he and his brother, Samuel, settled in Athens and opened a merchandise business on the Northside of the square where Lucia’s is currently located. Later, David Lee Rosenau, Sr. operated the business until it was sold to Sharp and Killen Department Store. Bruce Sherill, a gifted storyteller, who began his law practice in Athens following WWII, used to joke that Judge Rosenau went to work for a big-mule law firm in Birmingham after graduating from Stanford. Certainly, one of the best jobs in Alabama at the time. “His father mailed him a post card saying that the shoe salesman had quit and he needed to come home and work in the store,” said Bruce, laughing. “Can you imagine a man quitting the best law firm in Alabama to sell shoes?” I can imagine him doing that.

He didn’t fit a pattern.

The judge also taught business law at Athens College. He walked to class followed by his faithful hound that slept at his feet. I never saw Rosenau drive anywhere until he and his wife, Jewell, moved to Brookwood, east of town. There was one exception: He drove to H & H Bar-B-Que Ranch on Nick Davis Road where he ordered one meal and requested two settings. He didn’t waste his own money, and he watched taxpayers’ money like a chicken hawk. Rosenau had a tiny office on the third floor of the courthouse, refused to hire a court reporter, had no secretary, and did his own typing on an antique manual typewriter. He married Jewell Hertzler, whose family were large landowners in the Mooresville-Belle Mina area, as were the pioneer Peebles family. The judge used to

fb.com/jerry.barksdale.7 joke “the Peebles speak only to the Hertzlers and the Hertzlers speak only to God.” Mrs. Leaton Martin, who lived around the corner from Rosenau, was delivering pies to a neighbor when they slid off the car seat. She reached to grab them, lost control, and crashed into the Rosenau breakfast room. Bam! Crash!

The judge looked up and calmly said, “Well, good morning, Leaton. Come right in.”

Rosenau’s humor carried over to the courtroom. While trying a bootlegger case, attorney David Patton was hotly crossexamining Sheriff Clyde Ennis on the witness stand. Clyde didn’t like David and didn’t like him in his face. Clyde turned to Judge Rosenau on the bench. “Judge, how much will you fine me if I knock the hell outta David?” “Oh, about a dollar I guess,” replied Rosenau.

The judge quoted Shakespeare in court. When he ruled against a lawyer, he often quoted a line from Hamlet’s soliloquy: “Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished, Counselor.” In other words, "You lose."

Rosenau frowned on men wearing long hair. If a defendant showed up in his court with long hair, the judge would suggest he get a haircut. James Doss’s barber shop was located next to my law office on South Marion Street. One day a long-haired teenager climbed into Doss’ chair and said Judge Rosenau told him to get his hair cut before he returned to court. The kid teared up. “Will you call Judge Rosenau and ask him not to make me cut my hair?” Doss called while the teenager sat in the chair.

“Judge wants to know why you don’t want it cut,” Doss said to the boy. “Tell him… boo-hoo…that Jesus…boohoo…had long hair.” Doss relayed the message. “Judge says when you start acting like Jesus you can wear long hair.”

Doss sheared the kid. Several

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David L. Rosenau in 1918 while the Limestone County Courthouse was under construction days later a man showed up at Doss’s shop and asked if he was the barber who cut his son’s hair. Doss reluctantly admitted that he was and waited for a fist. “Well, I’m his daddy and I want to thank you,” he said and shook Doss’ hand.

I represented a part-time preacher in a divorce case whose wife had gone astray.

My client thought Rosenau should have punished her – with stoning, I suppose – and prophesied to the judge: “The sword of the Lord will strike you dead.” Rosenau didn’t hesitate. “Mister, you better be sure that your hand isn’t on that sword.”

Judge Rosenau was incorruptible. A big time politician in Montgomery was busted for a traffic offense in Limestone County. The governor’s office called Rosenau to fix the ticket. “You tell the governor to run his office and I’ll run mine,” he said and hug up. He and Jewell had two daughters – Joy Graham and Jill Hicks – but the judge knew how to handle young males who appeared before him. “Young man, I’m going to give you a choice, would you rather spend time in jail or the service of your country?” If they enlisted he dismissed their case.

He made good citizens out of many errant teenagers who later thanked him. A fellow

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who had been caught shooting dice appeared before Rosenau and admitted he was guilty.

Rosenau laid a pair of dice on the bench. “Do you feel lucky today?” he asked. The defendant eyed the dice. “I-I don’t know, Judge. Why?” “I’ll let you roll for the days you’re going to spend in jail,” the judge said. “I don’t feel that lucky,” the defendant replied.

When a young man merited jail time, but was in school or working, the judge had a solution. He would order him to report to jail on Friday and spend the weekend locked up.

That was a death sentence.

No weekend partying. He had another tactic that worked well with fast driving, beer drinking teenagers. “I know your father, let me call and see what he thinks.” “No-no, Judge, don’t do that.”

Judge Rosenau retired in 1981, after 44 years on the bench, the longest serving judge in Limestone County.

He died in 1998 at age 95.

Jewell passed in 2003 at age 96.

The judge wouldn’t fare well in today’s political-correctness atmosphere. He’d offend someone before 9 a.m.

If threatened by the ACLU, he’d most likely quote Shakespeare and suggest they get a haircut. Like I said, he was an original.

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Dog Barker

“You Can’t Have That Dog Here!”

by Joel Allen

Folks, I have been listening to the public, and just the other day I received a call that someone’s landlord was telling them they could not have their service dog because the property does not allow dogs.

Those who own property and are landlords need to listen up. Here is what the Americans with Disabilities Act website (www.ada.gov) defines as a service animal:

Q: What is a service animal?

A: The ADA defines a

service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.

Then I get another call and someone has been told they can’t have their

service dog because of its breed and size. By the ADA Law this discrimination is not allowed.

So, here is another ADA answer below. But wait, don’t take my word for it. Fact check me by going to the ADA.

Q. Can service animals be any breed of dog?

A. Yes. The ADA does

not restrict the type of dog breeds that can be service animals.

Q. Do apartments, mobile home parks, and other residential properties have to comply with the ADA? A. The ADA applies to

housing programs administered by state and local governments, such as public housing authorities, and by places of public accommodation, such as public and private universities. In addition, the Fair Housing Act applies to virtually all types of housing, both public and privately-owned, including

housing covered by the ADA. Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers are obligated to permit, as a reasonable accommodation, the use of animals that work, provide assistance, or perform tasks that benefit persons with disabilities, or provide emotional support to alleviate a symptom or effect of a disability. For information about these Fair Housing Act requirements see HUD’s Notice on Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-funded Programs.

To landlords or those who own property and rent houses out to the public, there can be no breed discrimination or limit of the size of the service dog(s). Sometimes when I am told about these discriminations I ask, “Have you filed a complaint through the ADA?” Most people don’t think to do this, but when they do, it can

be very effective against those who are ignorant.

Believe me, the wheels of justice turn slowly.

The reason I say this is because ADA’s response could take anywhere from a month to six months; they have a lot of people like yourself who also have filed complaints.

Lastly, I will leave everyone with this true story. Many years ago, I had an incident where I was shopping in a mall in Huntsville, Alabama.

I was approached by a Huntsville police sergeant who stated, “I have numerous complaints about you and your dog.”

This police sergeant approached me and Zues, who was a Great Dane.

Zues sat on the floor and never growled or barked but just remained calm and watched. I turned toward the officer and stated, “This is my service dog.” The officer responded, “According to the back of your shirt, you’re a dog trainer.” I said, “Yes, I am a dog trainer, but this dog is my service dog.”

“Why do you need a Service Dog?” he asked. I replied, “According to the ADA Law, you are allowed to ask me two questions: Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?”

This police officer, it turned out, was working part time for the mall and when I in-

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formed him of this law, he became irate with me and stated, “That is just ridiculous!” I said, “Sergeant, here is the Department of Justice’s phone number.” He took down the number and after he said some more things, I informed him he was now violating federal law. I was not being confrontational, but I felt that he wished I would say or do something that would be considered disorderly. During the whole situation Zues remained calm. We soon left the mall, and I have only been back maybe two more times since this incident happened in 2010. Remember, folks, police officers are only doing their jobs when they question anyone. Be respectful to them because they are here to protect and serve us. Also, be very diplomatic when dealing with a situation like this regardless of whether it is a store manager or police officer because their experience with us will directly affect the next individual who has a service dog…and it could turn out good or bad depending on the examples we set.

“Remember to love your dogs because they love you. Maybe not the way you want them to, like chewing up your favorite shoes or what not, but that is just love chewing. Be thankful for the time you have with them always.”

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Mental Health Minute

Unhealthy Relational Patterns

by Lisa Philippart, Licensed Professional Counselor

“It’s better to be healthy alone than sick with someone else.”

What About Bob? Copyright 1991. Touchstone Pictures.

- Phil McGraw

Emotional attachment is one of the most important capabilities we possess.

Emotional attachment is defined as an emotional bond we form with someone at any time in our lives. The most common concerns brought to my attention during counseling sessions revolve around the development of positive and negative attachments.

Unfortunately, someone with meager attachment skills often has developed unhealthy relational patterns, which are characterized by poor boundaries, poor personal insight, and poor judgment. These clients ask me to explain what unhealthy relational patterns look like so they can begin to understand how to “attach” in a healthy way. I believe there are five patterns or limitations that are common to those with attachment challenges: 1. Those who become too close too soon. This is part of setting up and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Have you heard or said anything like, “I know I’ve only known him for two months, but...?” Relationships take time to form and develop. It’s okay to connect with people and enjoy connecting with new people. But red flags should be raised when you or someone you know is too emotional or connects too fast with nothing but shallow

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into the status quo. If you lack an identity, or a certain level of self-confidence, you will be forced to seek people to mimic or emulate.

Such individuals might pursue ways to fix personal flaws or seek friends who are attractive. They make a lifestyle out of pursuing things that keep them attractive and current. But, what they are truly seeking is some sort of relational validation through shallow compensation.

As you can see, individuals with poor attachment issues can become needy and emotionally hungry. Look

interactions.

2. Those who go to great lengths to be close to anyone positive. Some people seek to enthusiastically connect with those in perceived power. I’m sure you know people who love to be surrounded by authority figures, actors, politicians, supervisors, professors, doctors, or administrators.

Their “power” causes individuals to either become romantically involved or believe they can receive some kind of love or affection, or even a transfer of that power. People with this skewed relational view taken to the extreme become stalkers.

3. Those who overidentify with strangers. These are people who attach themselves to others who show them the slightest amount of attention or affection.

This leads to believing that all encounters are closer than they really are. As a

therapist, I have had clients who desire a close relationship to a parent so much that they begin to see me as fulfilling that parental role. I have had to maintain appropriate boundaries so that neither of us gets sucked into that emotional neediness. (Think: Bob in What About Bob?) 4. Those who become clingy. This is emotional attachment to the extreme.

These are people who think they cannot live without

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a certain person, and that their connection is somewhat “divine.” There is a delusional element to their emotions, which tends to distort the reality of the relationship. A person who is clingy needs someone else to meet his or her needs in that relationship, which will never be enough. Sadly, these people are starving for a connection that they won’t be able to experience.

5. Those who get sucked

for my follow-up article on how to break the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns through positive emotional attachment.

Lisa Philippart is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who divides her time between her own private practice in Huntsville and providing personal counseling services at Athens State University.

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The Alternative Approach

Making The Move

by Roy Williams WOW! It is hard to believe that Herbs & More has already been in this location for five years and in Athens for 25 years. It is also hard to believe that we are making another important move to a new and even better location. Special thanks to everyone in Athens and the surrounding area for supporting us for all these years.

This move will help us to serve everyone better. We will continue to carry all the brands that you have learned to love. In the new location we will have even more room to make sure we are “The Go-To Place” for alternative health care including individual rooms for Massage, Bio-Mat, Full Body Vibration, Infrared Sauna, and our newest health enhancing service, the BEMER Mat which is FOR LIFE *** FOR ENERGY *** FOR YOU Better health for all our customers is our goal. Helping you to understand what is necessary for maintaining good health and coaxing your body into the healing process when needed is what we strive for. Yes, you can truly say that Herbs & More is all about you and your health.

Serving You Better We continue to be on the

cutting edge of health care because we are “True Health Care.” These are some of the services Herbs & More offers you for better health and a better future.

BEMER ENHANCES: General Blood Flow; the Body’s Nutrients & Oxygen Supply & WASTE; Cardiac Function; Physical Fitness, Endurance, Strength & Energy; Primary Prevention; Concentration, Mental Acuity & Relaxation; Stress Reduction; Sleep Management. creased Energy; Improved Sleep; Improved Digestion; Toxin Reduction; Decreased Swelling; Reduced Weight; Improved Skin; Improved Emotions (Attitude); Reduces Yeast. By appointment only – Contact Abbie 1 Session $35 3 Sessions $90 6 Sessions $150 AMETHYST BIO MAT 1 Session $20 12 Sessions $200 1 Month $400 You can OWN your own!

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Our greatest asset is our ability to learn about your symptoms and then direct you toward the products and services that will support your health.

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