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Special Feature A Tribute To Tammy...

One afternoon I had the chance to play the piano in the dining room of what was then called Athens Rehab and Senior Care, located across from the AthensLimestone Hospital...

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Tan Lines Athens: Dollar For Dollar, Your Best Tanning Value

By Ali Elizabeth Turner John and Melissa Filewich met in a Chicago area high school and became sweethearts after they graduated. They worked for a while, married, and then decided to attend UAH. Melissa Continued on page 15

The Millennial Mind

Ultra-Fit Gym: The Fitness Hospital

Beyond All Reason...

The subject of economics has become one of the most easily misconstrued elements of government function...

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From The Vets' Museum A Time to be Thankful!...

I really can’t believe that it is November already; as usual this has been a very busy month for the Alabama Veterans Museum! As this is the month for thankfulness...

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Melissa Filewich, co-owner of Tan Lines

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Hollis Jolly, owner of Ultra-Fit Gym

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Hollis Jolly, owner of the Ultra-Fit Gym located next to Casa Blanca on Hwy 72 in Athens, graduated from East Limestone High School in 1997. He studied drafting at Limestone County Career Technical Center as well as Continued on pages 17

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Publisher’s Point

“Make Each Day Your Masterpiece”

Publisher / Editor Ali Turner

Copy Editor

Yvonne Dempsey

Graphic Design

Jonathan Hamilton

Web Design Teddy Wolcott

Contributing Writers Janet Hunt Lynne Hart Paul Foreman Shelley Underhill Sandra Thompson Rosemary Dewar Jackie Warner Deb Kitchenmaster Sasha Acelajado, MD

Publisher’s Point . . . . . . . . 3 All Things Soldier . . . . . . . 4 Special Feature . . . . . . . . 5 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 6 What Makes Ronnie Roll . . . 8 The Millennial Mind . . . . . . 9 From The Vets' Museum . . 10 Clean and Green . . . . . . . 12 Cooking With Shelley . . . . 13 Health and Fitness . . . . . . 14 Cover Stories . . . . . . . 15 & 17 The View From The Bridge . . 19 Horse Whispering . . . . . 20

I can’t take credit for the saying which is the title of this Point. They were the words of Joshua Wooden that he taught to his boys over a century ago. You’ve never heard of Joshua Wooden? Well, perhaps you’ve heard of his boy, the legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. If you are a collegiate or professional basketball fan, you may know that Wooden was one of the “winningest” coaches ever, having won 10 NCAA championships in a 12 year period, seven of those in a row. Wooden coached a gambit of UCLA players, from actor Beau Bridges, Lakers’ legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jamaal Wilkes, to the Clippers’ controversial Bill Walton. He also personally mentored a number of other sports figures, both male and female, coaches of all kinds, and leadership training icons such as Ken Blanchard, Tony Robbins, and John Maxwell. Wooden died in 2010, about six months before his 100th birthday, and while he had left the basketball court decades earlier, he never stopped coaching, clear til the end.

The day I heard a montage of Wooden’s teachings, as well as extensive interviews with the people whose lives he touched, I was in great need of a little societal elegance in the recent aftermath of the election. People were being paid by George Soros

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to pitch fits because they hadn’t gotten what they wanted as far as their presidential candidate was concerned. Teachers were telling students that Donald Trump was like Adolph Hitler, and a woman was filmed defecating in the street and then smearing feces on a Donald Trump sign.

In addition, women stood outside Trump Towers with placards that said, “Rape Melania.” Other folks were sporting safety pins on their shirts to indicate that they were “safe people,” and my husband responded by putting five safety pins on the pocket of his Tshirt in the form of a cross. It is a blessing to be married to a tru- Photo copyright AP Photo / Gus Ruelas ly safe man, a warrior than to just win games to be sure, but a safe one. or titles. He spoke of the As I listened to Wooden power of John’s faith, and talk about a visual he cre- vowed to keep Wooden’s ated over a 15 year period legacy alive. It was clear beginning in the ‘30s, the that Kareem loved Coach, “Pyramid of Success,” I and that losing him was realized that he was far painful. more than a coach, he was There were so many things a philosopher, and a quiet about John that touched preacher. He was a Chrisme, but one thing stood tian, and drew out Lew out as to his gentlemanliAlcindor’s best, even afness in triumph. When the ter Lew converted to IsBruins would be within 90 lam and became Kareem. seconds of taking a nationKareem spoke at John’s al championship, Wooden memorial service, and would call a time out, the said that it really was true, last of the game. He alWooden didn’t use foul ways made sure to save language, and he wanted one, and during it he would far more for his players

tell his guys that in no way were they going to make fools of themselves as they took the title. There would be time to celebrate with abandon, but first they would shake the hands of those they had defeated while congratulating them for a game well played. Then the Bruins would walk off the court with poise, which happened to be one of the blocks located near the top of Wooden’s “Pyramid.”

While there are 25 different parts to “the Pyramid,” the whole concept can be summed up in the phrase of Joshua Wooden: “Make each day your masterpiece.”

Wooden basically defined success as knowing that at the end of the day, if you can look at yourself in the mirror and know that you did your best, you are a success, period.

While we face an uncertain future as our nation moves ahead, may we make the choice, individually and as a culture, to make each day a masterpiece by doing and being our best.

Ali Elizabeth Turner Athens Now Information & Inspiration 256-468-9425 ali@athensnowal.com Website: www.athensnowal.com

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All Things Soldier

Bravo, General Bergman!

by Ali Elizabeth Turner It brings my heart great joy to know that a former Marine Lt. General by the name of Jack Bergman is going to be representing the First District of the State of Michigan in the United States Congress. He defeated a Democratic opponent who had huge and powerful backing on the national level, and just as Michigan was a battleground state for the presidency, so it was for the US House. His campaign slogan was, “If you want change in Washington, send a Marine. I’ll get the job done!”

OK, that’s a great sentiment, but is it just a slogan, or can the guy deliver?

I am inclined to think that he can. General Jack commanded the largest force-level organization in the USMC, and he also started two medical

equipment companies.

Early in his career he flew choppers in Vietnam, and also served in Japan as well as stateside. He has 17 medals, including a Bronze Star and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. As a Marine, he was on the business end of incompetent career politicians, and he knows firsthand what kind of damage can occur when there is leadership that does not have the interests of our troops as a top priority.

While the election and its aftermath was one of the most tumultuous in our history, there was one thing that brought Bergman’s battle into the national spotlight.

The Detroit Press reported, “A northern Michigan state House candidate was caught stealing

campaign signs from his Republican opponent and GOP 1st Congressional District candidate Jack Bergman.

Harrisville Democrat Robert Kennedy, who is running for state House District 106 in Alcona County, apologized Monday for taking the signs. He said he took them because they were too close to the highway.

A local resident caught Kennedy taking the signs supporting Bergman and his Republican opponent Sue Allor, who is also a friend of Kennedy’s, according to a Presque Isle Sheriff’s Department report filed about the incident. The witness took photos and reported the incident to the police, according to the report.

“I apologize for my actions over the weekend in removing two political yard signs that did not belong to me,” Kennedy said, reading a prepared statement on the telephone.

“They were placed too close to the U.S. 23 Highway. “But it is not my role to remove them. And for taking on that role, I am sorry. Before the police contacted me I had returned the sign to my opponent.”

In his report, the Sheriff said that Kennedy “didn’t seem to have an explanation” about why he removed the Bergman sign. At the end of the day, Bergman garnered 55% of the

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vote, and I can only guess that it actually helped that he had experienced what has come to be referred to as “sign warfare.”

Why is being a Marine important when it comes to facing down Washington? Well, Alabama State Senator Bill Holtzclaw, who is also a retired Marine, explained it to me recently at a Coffee Call when he said, “I am not a good politician. I am a Marine, and I don’t compromise.” If General Jack is of the same ilk, I think Michigan might just be able to begin to dig out from the load of stuff under which they have been buried. And, I think it goes without saying that our troops will have someone who is truly in their corner.

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Special Feature

A Tribute To Tammy

by Ali Elizabeth Turner One afternoon I had the chance to play the piano in the dining room of what was then called Athens Rehab and Senior Care, located across from the AthensLimestone Hospital.

Every other month, for over five years, I have had the great privilege of interviewing senior citizens who were residents of the facility. On this particular day, I had some time to kill, which is rare, and I chose to use the time to play some worship music and enjoy my Maker.

It wasn’t long before a slight woman with mocha skin, large and tender chocolate-colored eyes, and one of the gentlest voices I have ever heard came and stood behind me to listen. Eventually I looked

up, and the rest, as they say, was history. We had one of those connections that was instant and deep, and whenever we would bump into each other while we were out and about, it was like meeting a long-lost friend or family member.

She was a Katrina refugee and had come to Athens to start over. She owned her own catering business called Arabella’s, and she could have just about been the Cake Boss. She was patient and painstaking, and her cakes were a work of art.

She taught classes on cake decorating at the Athens State University Center for Lifelong Learning, and as Jackie Warner mentioned in her article, Tammy was the Resident New Orleans Chef at the Bridge, the wonderful place on Hine

Street that is owned by the Warners, and dedicated to building our community.

One time Tammy and I catered a dinner for a Juice Plus event, and we had some challenges, that if overcome, would serve to make the meal memorable.

One was that we had a woman attending who had Celiac disease so badly that if she came in contact with any gluten whatsoever, she would have to be hospitalized.

The other was the goal to make a tasty catered meal with linens and such for $10 a head. Because of Tammy’s generosity and the fact that we could work so well together, we were able to do it, and the sponsors of the event were greatly pleased.

Tammy had a dream, and

Photo of Tammy Wilkinson taken by her dear friend, Jackie Warner, at The Bridge Community Center that was to teach cake and cupcake decorating in the projects with the hope of teaching a trade that could result in owning a business. Frosting would change the future.

When her fellow Katrina refugee and Athens Now cooking columnist Shelley Underhill found her-

self in need of help with her column while she cared for elderly relatives, Tammy stepped up. She was not at all comfortable with technology, and used the Internet as little as possible; so we used to meet in the beautiful, sunny breakroom at the new library, and she would hand me her recipe written in long hand, with detailed instructions designed to make it just right. My job was to get it converted into a word document and get it to Production, and make sure the pictures she had taken would work.

Tammy’s passing on November 8th shocked and saddened us all, and this paper won’t be the same without her. She has been returned to her beloved Louisiana, and I know that because she was a woman of faith, her "soul is rested," as Mother Pollard used to say. We will see you soon, sweet girl, and just know that you are sorely missed.

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Calendar of Events Tickets On Sale for Holiday Home Tour

day, 6:45 – 7:30 am. Overall Top Male/Female, Top Male/Female masters, and Top Male/Female in each age group. We will also have a Best Costume Award. Entry: $28.

​ ickets are now on sale for the Athens Ladies Civitan 6th T annual Holiday Home Tour taking place on Sunday, December 11th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. $15 advance tickets are available at Pimentos and Crawford's Gifts (on the Square) and First National Bank (Hwy. 72) in Athens. Tickets are $20 day of event and can be purchased on site at any home on the tour.

This is a fundraiser to benefit the developmentally challenged of our community. For more information, call Carolyn Stair at 256-233-0258.

Alabama Veterans' Museum and Archives, 100 West Pryor Street, Athens, AL. All veterans and their families are invited to the museum for breakfast and a time of fellowship with fellow veterans at 8:00AM. Contact 256-771-7578.

Athens Christmas Open House Nov 18th - 20th

2016 Elkmont Lions Club Annual Christmas Parade Dec 3rd

Coffee Call Dec 3rd

Downtown Athens. Ice skating on the Square. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus & Christmas characters. Carolers, entertainment, and tacky holiday sweater contest. Complimentary wrapping at Santa's Wrapping Station. Shop with our merchants and enter to win the grand prize. Presented by Martin & Cobey Construction Company. 256-232-2600.

Rivalry Run 5K Nov 19th

Cowart Elementary, 1701 West Hobbs Street. Chip-timed USATF Certified 5K Course (AL14071JD). Registration and packet pick starts at 7:00AM; registration closes at 7:50AM. 5K Starts 8:00AM and awards at 9:15AM. Overall Top Male/Female, Top Male/Female in each age group: 0‐9, 10‐14, 15‐19, 20‐29, 30‐39, 40‐49, 50‐59, 60‐69, 70 and up. Entry: $25.

"A Patriotic Christmas” Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ​

Historic Mooresville Holiday Home Tour and Progressive Dinner Dec 10th

2 to 7 PM. The 1818 village of Mooresville offers a holiday tour of the historic buildings and four private homes decorated for the season. Homes open & shopping available 2 to 6. Salad in Brick Church. Dinner seating at 3:30 to 4:30 and at 5:00 to 6:00 in town square. Dessert and coffee in Peebles' barn. Reservations required.

Click here for more and click on Holiday Dinner in the menu. Or call 256-355-2683 $70 per person

Ardmore Christmas Parade ​Dec. 13th

Athens Christmas Parade Dec 1st

"I'll Be Home For Christmas" Parade starts at 6:00PM.

Athens Christmas Parade starts at Athens High School/Swan Creek Park, 100 U.S. Highway 31N, and travels west on Hobbs Street to North Jefferson Street, then turns south toward the downtown square and finishes in the Hometown Grocery/AthensLimestone Public Library area.

The Holiday Soirèe Dec 2nd

Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 South Jefferson Street.

Contact: DebbieJoyner@comcast.net or 256-655-6690. ​

JROTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K Dec 3rd

Athens High School, 100 Hwy 31 N., Athens AL. Wear your funniest, most comfortable Christmas outfit and join us on a flat, fast USATF Certified 5K Course (AL13063JD). Registration and packet pickup starts on Dec. 2nd, 3:30 - 6:00 pm and race Page 6

Senior Lunch Matinee Show Dec 15th

Yesterday's Event Center, 15631 Brownferry Road. Join Yesterdays for a complete lunch including drink and dessert for $11.00, and entertainment featuring a Special Christmas Show with Kevin Adams Doors open 10:30AM, Event begins 11:00AM and showtime 12:00PM with a show length 60-75 minutes. Groups of all size welcome. Bus parking available. Cancellation fee may apply.

2-S Winter Buckle Series Dec 18th

2-S Arena, 26155 Thach Road. Join 2-S Arena for barrel racing.

Contestants must compete in 6 of 8 shows to be eligible for awards.

Show Starts at 3:00PM. Cash Only. For more information Mindy Sanders 256-278-5758 or Wil Sanders 606-246-0628.

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What Makes Ronnie Roll

Squashing Sloth And Reaching Out

by Ali Elizabeth Turner “Hey, Ali Ali,” Mayor Ronnie called out as he rolled in for our usual appointment, moving a mile a minute. We compared notes with regard to our respective weekends, and as is often the case, he whipped out his sermon notes from church. “Oh, we talked about the seven deadly sins in church,” he said, “and you and I need to talk about sloth.”

I nearly laughed out loud, as the man who could easily be crowned as Athens’ version of the Energizer Bunny is not the first person I would think of when it comes to the term “sloth.” He said, “Actually, I think everyone struggles with sloth,” and I had to agree, albeit reluctantly, and we determined to “squash sloth.”

We celebrated the fact that over 150 Athens citizens showed up for the first annual “Let’s Move Athens,” which was a 1.5 mile walk held at the Athens High School track. Its purpose was to empower people to raise funds and awareness for various organizations, and get some exercise while they were at it. We also talked about various projects that were being sponsored by local churches, and the need to reach out beyond our church walls into the community all year long.

that they must recycle.

Some of the agencies included in this year’s budget are the Alabama Veterans’ Museum and Archives, Learn to Read, Birdie Thornton, the Mental Health Center, Tourism, the Beautification Board, the Family Resource Center, and more.

look beautiful to providing much needed resources for various projects. As always, I was both fascinated by what I was learning, as well as thankful that our City Council calls for an uncommonly high level of accountability when it comes to dispensing funds to NGOs. “When we do the annual budget, we take care of the departments first,” he said, and added, “Usually we have around $500K left over for other agencies and projects.” He showed me the budget print-out carefully prepared by Annette Barnes that shows the agency, the amount, whether or

not they would receive funds in this cycle, and more.

If you are seeking financial support from the city for your organization, you submit a proposal.

If approved, you must submit a quarterly audit, and if you don’t submit the audit, you are not approved for the next quarter. “There is no such thing as just throwing money at an organization,” he said, and told me that one of the requirements for each NGO is

“We believe that supporting these organizations is important and speaks to one of the most important aspects of a good city, and that’s quality of life,” he said. “But people need to understand that everything about it is going to be done with transparency and accountability.”

Those two words are not just “buzz words” to him, and he also let me know that each organization needs to state its purpose and mission with each proposal, no matter how many times they have been previously approved. The long-term effect is something that is a network of support, almost like an entity that has tentacles, except they are positive and life-giving.

We prayed for our city and our country, and then it was time once again for Ronnie to roll.

We moved to the topic of the city’s role in supporting NGOs (non-government organizations) and the process involved in approving and auditing the funds designated for the outfits that range from making our town

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The Millennial Mind

Beyond All Reason reward and repeats the reinforced behavior.

The ability to reconcile one’s emotions with the truth has been lost to an entire generation as illustrated by the recent “protests” over the outcome of the election. Politics and religion have blurred the lines in which feeling good and doing good are mutually exclusive. Taking a closer look at what has fueled this phenomenon is essential if the restoration of truth is going to be successful. In order to do so, a moral argument must be emotionally reinforced. The culture has been emotionally motivated for decades. Leftists have swung the pendulum of expression towards rash behavior. If those on the intellectual right prepare to manage for the upcoming pendulum swing, the ability to manage morality and reason can occur.

Within a healthy emotional expression, a thought should prompt a feeling that influences the behavior, but this is not so for most of the millennial generation. They have been conditioned by culture and academia to feel first, then think, and behave without the element of reason which serves to connect them with all three processes.

Reason is vital to processing information. There has to be a root for that reason, and there must be an emotional connection with it. The Judeo-Christian worldview asserts that reason comes from a logical God that loves. A god that only consists of one of these attributes at a time is either brainless or heartless. Followers are urged to worship in spirit and in

truth. In other words, they are to show reverence with an emotional connection, as well as with verifiable reason. From the atheistic worldview, reason is rooted in man’s pursuit of perfection through logic. Worship is shifted from the giver of reason to the seeker of reason. Atheistic reason acknowledges that man is imperfect, and worships him anyway. When one worships the imperfect, they end up with the profane.

Our culture has made imperfection sacred. Very similar to France’s “Age of Reason” that led to the revolution, they gutted God from culture, and eventually associated virtue with terror. When a society idolizes mediocrity--no matter how lofty--over excellence, it will devour its beauty, stupefy its intellect, and nullify its purpose. People

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of a purposeless society will constantly contribute that which means nothing to them.

The British evangelist, George Campbell Morgan, stated, “Sacrilege is defined by taking something that belongs to God and using it profanely. But, the worst kind of sacrilege is taking something, and giving it to God when it means absolutely nothing to you.”

Society is the same, in that it loses its validity if its citizens continue to give it what means nothing to them. Much of the millennial generation, and the iGeneration that follows, do not understand what is sacred, or what has inherent value. They do believe that society is important, but they don’t know why.

The founding father, Thomas Jefferson, stated, "Shake off all the fears of

servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear."

Advocates for liberty must be ready and willing to give a moral and emotional response to the call for truth and justice. The act of doing good should not be absent from the sentiment of generosity.

Preserving one’s freedom should be paired with conviction, and the pursuit of justice ought to be coupled with empathy.

Let us romance a society with both reverence and reason.

Fear and pleasure are two of the strongest influences on behavior. Nothing inspires self-preservation like fear does. Leftists are extremely aware that if they can fabricate a motive to fear something, they can also fabricate the remedy. By contrast, the assertion of pleasure after a desired behavior can perpetuate that behavior.

The veneer of virtue has become the reward for those who have adhered to the philosophy of the left. Those who oppose the left are threatened with defamation. Similar to domesticating a pet, the desired behavior is rewarded while the unwanted behavior is disciplined.

Conditioning is complete once the pet anticipates a

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From the Alabama Veterans’ Museum

A Time to be Thankful!

by Sandra Thompson, Director, Alabama Veterans’ Museum

I really can’t believe that it is November already; as usual this has been a very busy month for the Alabama Veterans Museum! As this is the month for thankfulness, I wanted to take this time to say “Thank You” to each and every one of you for your support this year.

Without the support of the Limestone County Commission, the City of Athens, the Limestone County Delegation, and of course the community, we could not do what we do to honor our veterans.

I would like to thank my wonderful volunteers; the museum really could not function without them. I hesitate to list them because I am afraid I will leave someone out, but here goes; our faithful volunteers are: Ed Adams, Jerry Barksdale, Johnny Beck, Tyre Benefield, Price Boyd, Anne Crutcher, Mike Criscillis, Yvonne Dempsey, Ralph Green, Anthony Lindner,

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Sal Ragona, Bill Scheuler, Ewell Smith, Julia Smith, and Jim Watson. We have a sign in our breakroom that I read daily which says “Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” No statement could be truer! If you would like to join this awesome team, come on down to the museum because we are always looking for new volunteers.

least I want to say a big “Thank you” to my Board of Directors. I would like to give a special shout out to our board president, Jerry Crabtree. I always know I can count on Jerry for support! No matter what crazy event we come up with, he is always there to do the introduction and to work to ensure it is a success! I could not do what I do without the support of each and every one of you!

I would also like to thank Steve Hornberger, who takes care of the office, Teddy Dutton and Ron Thrift, who take care of the building and our visitors. These guys always go the extra mile for me, whether it be getting here at “0 dark thirty” the first Saturday of every month for Coffee Call or setting up for an Elvis show, they work tirelessly. Thank you to our sponsors for Coffee Call; we literally could not do it without them each month.

Now, a little bit about who we are and why we do what we do every day. The vision of the Alabama Veterans Museum is to keep our military history alive for the education and enjoyment of the public. What makes our museum different and unique is that everything we have has been donated and each piece has a story behind it. We have artifacts from the Revolutionary War until present day. Most of our tour guides are veterans so you get the stories from the people who were actually living it.

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The role of our museum is not only to entertain, but to educate. Last year we had over 10,000 visitors, over half of them children. We want to convey the incredible sacrifices and intensity of a world at war. Everyone should learn that our freedom is not free… it was bought

by men and women, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. Throughout history and even today, ordinary individuals have given their life for this country; we owe these individuals a debt that can never be repaid.

“Thank you for your service.”

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Clean and Green

Don’t Let Grease Party In Your Pipes!

by Lynne Hart

It is that time of year when we turn our focus to the holidays. For most of us, that means lots of family time, cooking, baking and, of course, eating! The first thing that comes to my mind is the wonderful smell of a roasting turkey.

I’m obviously not the only one.

Forty-five million others in the United States will be enjoying turkey, too - although our cooking methods may be different.

Some love to grill their turkey and others will deep fry it in peanut oil. I prefer a turkey roasted in the oven. No matter how the turkey is cooked, there will be grease. When our plates are clean and the leftovers stored, there will be a lot of kitchen fats, oils and grease (FOG) to be handled.

FOG can originate from vegetable or animal sources, such as dairy products, vegetable oil, olive oil, or fats from cooking meats. Fats, oils and grease poured into the wastewater system (sewers) will cool and become a sticky layer on sewer pipes. The sticky mess then attracts and holds other food particles and debris that flows through the drains causing blockages or clogs. These clogs can then cause overflows.

Removing these blockages is very costly, both financially and to the health of the environment.

The Athens Wastewater Department spends tens of thousands of dollars removing these clogs, the cost of which is passed on to the consumer. We all know who that is!

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In 2012, the Wastewater Department, in cooperation with Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful, developed the FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) Collection and Recycling Program to help reduce the occurrence of clogs. This program provides an easy way to recycle household FOGs. KALB continues to work with the Wastewater Department educating residents about the dangers of improper disposal of fats, oils and grease because there is still so much that is not being captured.

In our haste to get things done, we often think that “just a little bit” of grease down the drain won’t hurt.

With a hot water chaser, it will be ok. That is false thinking. Eventually that small amount of oil or grease will cool and attach itself to the pipe. All those little fatty party animals will get together and invite everything else you let slip

processed and used in a variety of products.

Street •Utility Building – 1806 Wilkinson St. •Various apartment complexes in Athens (check with apartment management) Once the container is full, return it to the bottom shelf of any of the collection cages. The contents will be down the drain to join them.

That could become a costly plumbing repair bill for Joe Homeowner. If you don’t create enough fats, oils or grease to collect for recycling, let the fats cool, then wipe the pan and discard the fats into your trash.

How To Participate FOG Collection and Recy-

cling containers are available free of charge to Athens and Limestone County residents. Just pick one up from the white FOG cages located at the following locations: •Athens-Limestone Recycling Center – 15896 Lucas Ferry Rd. •KALB Office – 125 East

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Since the program started in 2012, nearly 4,000 gallons of fats, oils and grease have been recycled. If you produce fats, oils or grease in your kitchen, then this program is designed for you. Please take the time to keep these harmful materials out of the wastewater system and allow them to be useful again.

Pick up your FOG container now so you have it ready for your holiday cooking, then continue to keep grease out of the sewer lines by using the program throughout the year.

Call KALB or the Athens Wastewater Department if you have questions about this program.

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Cooking with Shelley

Easy Chicken Stew

by Shelley Underhill

It’s that time of year again; so get ready. Here is a chicken stew recipe that’s hard to beat. I promise you that everyone will be coming back for more. Send your questions and answers to shelleysdesk@gmail.com

Easy Chicken Stew 4 boiled chicken breasts - save the stock 1 can peas 1 can corn 1 can green beans 2 cans diced tomatoes 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken bullion Remove chicken from stock and tear into strips. Add all other items into stock. Bring to a raging boil for about 30 minutes. Add chicken and let simmer for another 30 minutes. Enjoy

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Health and Fitness

Sugar Substitutes

by Janet Hunt

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

Frequently, students and clients ask my opinion of sugar substitutes. So having recently read an article from ACE (American Council on Exercise) on this subject and the upcoming holidays with all the desserts, I think this is a good topic to write about.

White sugar is a processed “food” that is high in calories and contains no nutrients. It is associated with high insulin levels, diabetes (all the side effects resulting from diabetes), obesity, tooth decay, cancer and more. Sugar causes your body to react a certain way chemically and if you have insulin resistance, diabetes, or prediabetes your body does not use the sugar as expected. Sugar substitutes are chemically different and do not contain a form of sugar, therefore they do not produce the insulin response that sugar does. The problem is that most sugar substitutes are chemicals and not foods.

Sugar substitutes can be divided into four categories: natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and novel sweeteners. Let’s look at each group in a little detail.

Natural Sweeteners: Natural sweeteners are often advertised as better options for sugar because they come from real food and may contain small amounts of nutrients. Some examples of natural sweeteners are honey, agave nec-

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plant. The FDA has not approved stevia leaves or their extracts for use as food additives. There is some concern about the effect this form of stevia has on blood sugar control, cardiovascular and renal systems, and fertility. The FDA has approved an isolated chemical from stevia.

This form of stevia contains no calories.

tar, molasses,and fruit juices. All these contain about the same amount of calories as white sugar, will increase blood sugar levels, and can lead to tooth decay just like white sugar.

Artificial Sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are often called synthetic sugar substitutes. Most of these are chemical substances made in a lab.

They are much sweeter than white sugar and require smaller amounts for a sweet flavor. Some examples of artificial sweeteners are sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin. These substitutes are most often used in “sugar-free” foods. Numerous side effects have

been reported with the use of artificial sweeteners including the possible increased risk of some cancer.

via is in this category.

Stevia comes from the leaves of the stevia

As a fitness professional, I always recommend reducing sugar intake.

Sugar is known to increase inflammation, encourage weight gain, promote tooth decay, and cause problems with controlling blood sugar and all the problems associated with that. Sugar substitutes may seem to be a logical alternative, but that does not address the root of the problem.

I recommend making healthy food choices that are unprocessed as well as low in calories.

Sugar Alcohols: Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables or may be synthetic. These types of sweeteners are less sweet than white sugar and contain calories but less calories than sugar.

Because of their chemical makeup, they do no not cause as much of a blood sugar rise as sugar. Some examples of sugar alcohols are xylitol, erythritol and sorbitol. The side effects of sugar alcohols are gas, bloating and diarrhea.

Novel Sweeteners: Ste-

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Cover Story

Tan Lines Athens: Dollar For Dollar, Your Best Tanning Value

by Ali Elizabeth Turner

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used to spend her summers in Rogersville with her grandmother, so Alabama was already a second home; and like so many of us, they are grateful to call Athens home.

While they were attending A UAH, they used to come to Tan Lines to tan, and never dreamed they would one day become the owners. By way of back story, Melissa was in a serious car accident in high school and had to have extensive facial reconstructive surgery. Tanning had an important role in her recovery, greatly boosting her confidence, and became a permanent part of her lifestyle.

They both graduated with degrees in business, and worked for two large cell phone companies. John works in Huntsville for Verizon in tier-one tech support and is planning on making it his career. However, Melissa was commuting to work in Birmingham nearly two hours every day, and it was grueling. John and Melissa had owned several businesses, and this just seemed like the next right step. When Tim and Judy Springer decided to sell Tan Lines earlier this year, John and Melissa knew this was the “fit” they were looking for. John sacrificed greatly in terms of sweat equity in order to help Melissa, and Melissa gave up her successful corporate career in order to make the new Tan Lines a reality.

They made a number of changes in the salon, starting with a theme. Most tanning salons understandably have a tropical theme as part of their décor, but Melissa and John wanted to create a safe, homey atmosphere where kids could come and be comfortable while their parents took a few minutes for themselves.

Tan Lines has a well-stocked Keurig machine that no doubt will be especially popular when the weather finally gets cooler. They replaced the tanning beds, stocked the salon with the highest quality American-made lotions at the best prices, and all of it is paying off. “We had 30 new sign-ups in October,” Melissa told me.

Tan Lines offers spray tanning, which has come a long way from the days when it made you look like a human Cheeto.

“We use Norvell products, and they are the very best,” John

rienced, customer-focused staff. Jordan Smith, who has worked for several years for the previous owners, is someone who truly loves what she does, and it shows.

She stayed on through the transition, and I can speak from experience that she is one of the biggest reasons that I have been a satisfied Tan Lines customer.

My own reason for frequenting Tan Lines is possibly a bit different than most. I have had a life-long battle with eczema, and it bed at no charge.

What is unusual about Tan Lines is that they do not require a contract. Tan Lines offers comparably priced tanning packages when compared with other salons, including monthly packages and by-the-minute. They do not use EFT, and their packages are flexible. “Hardly anyone has packages by-the-minute anymore,” John said, and added, “I want everyone to

told me. He took me back to the booth to show me how it works, and I never would have guessed that both he and Melissa were sporting a spray tan. They just looked healthy and natural, and I was glad to know that the products used are made from food. “We offer discounts for wedding parties who want to look their best on that special day,” Melissa said, and business is brisk during prom and bridal season.

No matter how much effort you put into renovating, replacing, and re-decorating a business, none of it is going to matter if you don’t have friendly, expe-

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gets much tougher when winter comes. Tan Lines has what they call a “red bed,” which is short for infrared light therapy.

This type of light helps skin, bones, wounds, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), shoulder pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, knee pain and so much more. It also reduces stress, and Melissa swears by it. Last year I used the red bed package, and I had one of the easiest eczema seasons ever.

Tan Lines is right next door to Ultra-Fit, a highly personalized fitness studio that opened last spring, and active UltraFit members get to use the red

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get the best value.”

One of the things that is very important to Melissa is to provide eye protection for every client. “Other places charge you nearly five dollars to purchase the standard tanning goggles, and we do carry those

if you want them,” she said.

She then pointed to a basket in the hallway that holds disposable eye protection and said, “I can relax knowing that this is always available to our customers at no charge.”

If you have been considering a tanning package for yourself or as a holiday gift for someone you love, you need look no further than Tan Lines which promises, “Dollar for dollar, this is your best value.”

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Ultra-Fit Gym: The Fitness Hospital

by Ali Elizabeth Turner continued from page 1

Calhoun, and also studied guided communications.

He worked in several places in the US, including Texas, where he met his wife, Brenda. One thing that he never expected to be was the sole proprietor of his own gym. In fact, he had never even worked out in a gym until he was close to 20 years old. His mom had gotten a family membership to a local gym, and she didn’t want to see her investment in her family go to waste, so at first he went because of that. Hollis will quickly tell you that at the time he weighed “118 lbs soaking wet.” However, it wasn’t long before he was hooked on being fit, and became hungry for more education.

He began to read everything about fitness, physiology, and nutrition that he could get his hands on.

Eventually the gym was sold and renamed No Limits, and the new owner continued to mentor Hollis. He competed in body building competitions in Huntsville, Montgomery, and Cincinnati, and he told me he “took 1st, 2nd and 3rd.” He also became a certified personal trainer, and that’s where the story really begins. Wherever he was, whether on the road with work or at home, he found he had a passion to help people transform their health as well as their shape. He began to do one-on-one personal training at several fitness centers in Alabama, including in Decatur, Rogersville, Hartselle, here in Athens at SportsFit, and he built a solid cadre of clients who followed him to each location.

For a while, after Target downsized 2 ½ years ago,

he even had a small studio in a building in his own back yard. “My clients have stuck by me wherever I have been.

I have always loved training people, seeing results, and helping with their transformation,” he said. He added, “When I no longer had my job at Target, I knew I would never quit being a PT, and it was the perfect time to do this. I’m still here; I’m not going to quit, and I am happy at what I do,” he added.

The concept of “marketplace ministry” became clear when he attended some seminars on the topic given at his church, and he realized that’s what he wanted to do.

He finally became comfortable with the obvious truth that helping others to get fit in every way was his purpose. They say you have found your true calling if you would do it for free if

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you could, and that’s how Hollis feels about helping others build their health. The only thing he loves more is supporting his wife and three kids, and he works hard to do so.

While the prices at UltraFit are competitive with other fitness centers, Hollis feels he brings far more value to his clients than what they’ll experience at any other facil-

lease them to work with the clients.

ity. “Here, people really get the help other places promise but don’t deliver.”

While one-on-one personal training at Ultra-Fit is available for an additional fee, clients can ask questions any time, get tips and suggestions, and under Hollis’ watchful eye they are taught how to maximize their work out, as well as how to avoid injury. He also “certifies” any of the personal trainers on his staff. They have to meet his approval before he’ll re-

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“We really don’t want to function like the big gyms,” he said. “People here are family, and they are the ones that are building the UltraFit brand. They are the ones that are out recruiting. One woman lost 12 lbs in one week, eating clean and exercising,” he added. The word “transformation” is used a lot these days, but Hollis has both seen it and helped make it happen.

“We are a fitness hospital,” he said. “If you are disabled, you are welcome. If you are wanting to gain strength, sculpt your body, or change your attitude, we are here for you,” said Hollis. He also has a library available and teaches his clients physiology. He doesn’t just want them to get visible results, he wants them to know why it’s working.

Ultra-Fit has the highest quality treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and an

all-in-one Smith machine made by Cybex. They offer aerobics, yoga and Zumba classes. Soon they will be adding spin classes as well as kick-boxing. There is child care available at no charge.

The Ultra-Fit packages are designed to meet the specific needs of their clients. If you are not someone who wants to commit to a contract, you can go month by month.

That cost is $45. Contracts are $30 per month, and for November and December, the cost is $20 per month.

There are family packages as well, and those are $55 per month. Each client is given a key card, so they can have access 24/7.

If you are wanting to give the gift of fitness to a loved one or yourself, come see Hollis Jolly at Ultra-Fit, and experience transformation from someone who has found their passion.

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The View From The Bridge

Life: It Is Even a Vapour, That Appeareth for a Little Time, and Then Vanisheth Away - James 4:14 Jackie Warner

by Jackie Warner

Community Outreach “Impact, Engage, Grow” Community Matters

Have you ever had that person come into your life who perhaps did things a little differently, who made you think and dig a bit deeper inwardly to see where they were coming from? Their walk was sure and their goals were set, and they exhibited incredible action in executing those goals in order to achieve success.

Well, I have experienced this at many levels in my life, but there is one person in particular I choose to share with you as you read my article this month.

I can’t remember the exact date, but I do remember it was a kind and welcoming first meeting.

She was professional, very business-like but most definitely friendly.

As I reflect on our meeting, I think about what Maya Angelou said: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

did, we began a work of service in our community.

There were many things I learned from her. She was truly all about business, sprinkled with kind words but allowing no nonsense when it came to our purpose of work. She would always say to me “Iron Sharpens Iron.” She was so right! When you know your purpose and you are doing purposeful work with one another, you build, motivate and cause the other to grow.

Our next meeting was when I dropped off my daughter to attend a cupcake decorating class and my new friend was the instructor. This time I felt so drawn to really get to know her. You could see her business-savvy character shining through, and her intentional concern and care for her students.

I am not sure when we met again, but when we

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Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Over the last four years, she has been my business colleague, resident New Orleans Chef at The Bridge, event setup and breakdown partner, my personal accountability

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mentor, but most of all the “Iron” that I needed.

You don’t know what you don’t know until you open up and allow knowledge to be received. It was an honor to work with her these past years, and I have been deeply saddened by her passing. I will miss her oh so dearly.

In Deepest Memory and Love for Tammy Wilkinson- May You Rest in Peace, My Friend!

Until Next Time, Be Sincere, Kind and Intentional Jackie Warner, Community Outreach Specialist Email: thebridge.us@gmail.com Check out upcoming events: http://thebridgeus.yolasite.com/

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Horse Whispering

Gratefully Grounded

by Deb Kitchenmaster What do earth, soil, land, and manure have in common? Let’s take a look. The earth is one big dirt ball known as the world or a globe.

Soil is the upper layer of earth in which plants grow consisting of a mixture of organic remains such as clay, and rock particles. Land is any part of earth’s surface not covered by a body of water. And manure is animal dung released upon the earth from its life source to fertilize the land, increasing its ability to support plant growth.

Prior to transporting our horses 1200 miles, I had an interview with a professional trainer at one of the stables here in the area. She told me because of the pH differences in the soil, the biggest adjustment our horses would have would be with their hooves. She was spot on. Acidic soils are soils that have a pH of less than 6.5. The most common cause of acidic soil is heavy rainfall and where there are evergreen trees (dead evergreen needles are acidic). The soil’s percentage of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate are what the horse’s hooves are required to adjust to.

Soil pH had an effect on each of our horses. I remember well the work, the attention, the treatments required to support each horse in their

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adjustment. At one point I became so weary. In route to the feed store, I picked up my cell phone (not having my glasses on) to call my son Michael (who brings such honor and practical advice into my

world). I was surprised when I heard my friend Mary answer my call. Within minutes of praying with Mary, I met a couple of men at the feed store who were an answer to our prayer! Information was exchanged, appointments scheduled, and in a short time the horses were on

brings liberty.

Shame brings lameness. Grace brings a consciousness of being the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Shame brings a consciousness of not being ‘good’ enough or that something is ‘wrong’ with you.

Grace brings an awareness of being a son or daughter of God through the cross. Shame brings an awareness of being an orphan and not belonging. The good news – “Jesus took all our shame.” I pray that

the road to recovery.

The soil on which our horses stood and ate

you be rooted and grounded in LOVE.

from affected their walk. As humans the soil on which we stand and eat from affect our walk as well.

Is the pH of your soil more grace than shame or more shame than grace?

Grace

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of this process. Have I eaten any of these watermelons? No, not yet.

I’ll decide that after I cut into one.

We all have had moments that we wish we could undo something we did, erase words that we spoke that brought harm to another, or reacted instead of responded to someone we sincerely love.

(Your reaction nailed your coffin rather than growing a relationship). Yet, look at this visual right out in the pasture!

Scripture tells us, “You shall know them by their fruit.”

Not once did I question what kind of fruit this was. I knew – watermelon. What amazed me was the environment where it had grown. In 2015, I wrote, ‘…but God is going to shift the environment to make it possible for you to thrive.’

This Thanksgiving watch and be aware of the shifting that is possible in and through the LORD for you to thrive; whether it is earth, soil, land or manure.

In our stallion’s pasture are two watermelon patches.

How funny! Did I plant them? No. EMR Big Sky (stallion) enjoys eating waYour “NEIGH” bor termelon rind.

From time to time we Your NEIGHbor, would take rind to his Deb Kitchenmaster pasture. Life is in the Corral Connections seed. The seed is in an www.corralconnections.com environment for roots ‘A church of great heart’ to take place and grow.

This environment hap256-426-7947 pens to be manure piles. Animal B.E.S.T. practitioner The fruit is the result dkitchenmaster@mchsi.com

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Medical Update

Fall Risk And Prevention In Older Adults

by Sasha Acelajado, MD

Falls are a leading cause of disability and death in adults over the age of 65. Statistics show that every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall-related injury and many more are injured. While most falls do not cause harm, 1 out of 5 falls result in a serious injury, such as a fracture (broken bone) or bleeding into the brain. When an older adult gets a fractured bone, it limits his/her ability to perform daily activities and often leads to severe disability, which can be stressful for both patient and family.

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vicious cycle wherein they get weaker (because they are not moving around as much) and increases their tendency to fall even more.

Several conditions are associated with an increased risk of falling. Lack of Vitamin D, arthritis or any condition that leads to difficulties with walking or balance, taking certain medications, problems with eyesight, and weakness of the lower body are just some of the conditions that can predispose to a higher tendency to falls. Environmental factors such as poor lighting in the home, increased clutter and trip hazards, and lack of railings and grab bars, also play a role in increasing fall risk.

It is usually a combination of

multiple factors that lead to a major fall in most adults over 65 years old.

What can you do to reduce your risk if you or a loved one is over 65 and is at risk for falling (or may have already fallen)? Here are some tips: 1.GET ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS. Get your eyes checked every year, and see your primary care provider so that they can identify medical conditions or medications that can increase your risk of falling. If you have Medicare, take advantage of the Annual Wellness Visit that it offers.

2.SPEAK UP. Tell your healthcare provider if you have fallen, if you are afraid of falling, or if you are unsteady on your feet. Most pa-

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tients do not tell their healthcare providers about a fall unless they have sustained an injury, but you would not want to wait until that happens.

3.STAY ACTIVE. Most experts recommend activities that help with strength and balance, such as Tai Chi. As with any exercise regimen, consult with your healthcare provider before initiating a new program to see if it is right for you.

4.CHECK YOUR HOME. Most falls happen at home.

Fall-proof your home by doing the following: a.Keep your floors and stairs free of clutter. b.Make sure wires and cords are close to the walls and

not in areas where you can walk over them. c.Remove rugs that you do not need or make sure that they are secure to the floor (use double-sided tape if you have to). d.Make sure every room has good lighting. Make sure you can easily reach a light switch or a lamp from your bed (in case you have to get up at night). e.Add grab bars in the bathroom – one next to the toilet, and another in the shower or tub. Place nonslip mats on the floors in the bathroom. f.Add railings and lights to all staircases (lights at the top and bottom of each staircase). The railing should extend the length of the entire staircase and there should be a railing on both sides. g.Repair any loose or torn carpet. h.Fix loose or uneven steps. i.Keep the items that you use frequently within reach (so you do not have to use a step stool). Never use a chair as a step stool. j.Put a phone near the floor in case you fall and cannot get up (so you can use it to call for help). Keep numbers in large print near each phone. Have your loved ones check on you regularly to see if you are doing well (especially if you live by yourself).

Falls affect a lot of people each year – whether it is an older person or their family who may be burdened when their loved one cannot be independent anymore. Take these simple steps to reduce your fall risk. Do not underestimate your risk – fall-related injuries are costly, dangerous and lead to significant disability.

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Foreman’s Forum

Knock Knock, Who’s There?

by Paul Foreman

This is no joke. But you should know the answer to “Who’s there?” before you answer the door. Even in the daytime, thieves and B & E artists are likely to knock first to see if anyone is home.

Home invaders will knock to see if you are stupid enough to open the door, making it easier for them than kicking it down. Is it just a salesman knocking at your door? Is it a neighbor you do not recognize? Or, is it someone with nefarious intentions?

Most of us are taught to be polite and courteous to strangers. Children are taught about “stranger danger” in school. But, as we get older, we seem to let our good manners “trump” what should be common sense. Is it really impolite not to open your door for a stranger? Is it impolite to ask them, from a position of safety, “Who is it?”

Why isn’t it more impolite to let your loved ones be victimized by a stranger?

a Sunday afternoon. No, I am not sneaking around the house, peering out windows with a gun in my hand, looking for attacking zombies. To me, it is just good common sense. Ok, maybe I am a little jaded by my experiences as a Deputy Sheriff for twentythree years, after taking reports and investigating so many residential burglaries.

It’s crazy how cops will give nicknames to bad guys, like the “Valley Strangler” or the “Barefoot Rapist.” When I was a Deputy Sheriff in Lee County, Florida, we had a family of daytime burglars.

Their country of origin was a certain part of Europe, and we gave them a name which went along with one of Cher’s songs. They even dressed in their ethnic garb while committing their crimes.

Their MO or method of operation went like this: The thieves would drive into a wealthy looking neighbor-

hood and pick their mark.

They worked in teams of two or three. Usually the “lady” in the group would knock on a door while her partner would wait a short distance away. When the unsuspecting homeowner would come to the door, the thief would act very distraught and tell a story about how she lost her little dog and ask permission to look in the backyard. She would ask to walk around to the backyard with the homeowner or ask the homeowner to meet her there.

While the homeowner was helping the woman in the backyard, her partner in crime would go into the house through the now unlocked from door, grab a purse or wallet and be gone in just a few seconds. The homeowner might not even miss the stolen items until hours later.

After a dozen or more of these daytime crimes, we finally got a description and

A fantastic system which has recently come on the market allows you to view who is at your door via the Internet, even when you are not at home. I am not saying you need to live in fear. Being vigilant around your home is really no different than driving safely when operating your car. I am probably speaking here to men and women who either already carry a firearm for selfdefense or are considering whether or not to start carrying one. Being vigilant while at home is no different.

the car from the passenger side, I could see them moving things about, attempting to hide things in the back seat. While remaining cautious, I pretended the reason for pulling them over was the improper tag. Both thieves had outstanding warrants. We quickly discovered numerous ladies’ purses and a few men’s wallets laying on the back seat and on the floor. In addition to outstanding warrants, we arrested the couple and cleared fifteen home invasion burglaries.

The moral of the story here is keep your doors locked, even in the day time. All of the victims in the above story left their front door unlocked while going to their backyard.

Paul Foreman: Is a retired Deputy Sheriff, from Lee County Florida.

Paul is a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor For further information about Firearm's Training, Paul can be reached through e-Mail at Captureman@PaulForeman.com or his web site, www.PaulForeman.com or

by Phone at 256-431-6702

You do lock your doors, don’t you? How about right now as you are sitting there reading this article? My doors are all locked right now and it’s 1:00 p.m. on

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partial tag number of the car the thieves were driving. One Sunday afternoon, I spotted the car coming out of a residential community, and called it in. The car was a blue Chevy Malibu, but the tag came back registered to a Ford pickup. With a backup Deputy coming up behind me, I conducted the traffic stop. While approaching

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