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Brad Curnutt For Circuit Court Clerk

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By Ali Elizabeth Turner

The Curnutt family Paula, Brad and Madison

I caught up with Brad Curnutt in Starbuck’s the other day, and got a detailed update on the “blessed rigors” of running for Circuit Court Clerk. His campaign has had to be considerably longer than other local campaigns because of the fact that Alabama now goes for the early primary date, and the position of circuit court clerk is overseen Continued on pages 15

Get Healthy With Snack Healthy On October 27th

By Ali Elizabeth Turner Recently I have had the joy of getting to know a diverse group of healthy-minded women who make up a growing team that goes by the name of Team Snacks ‘n Shakes.

They are part of a direct marketing company called Snack Healthy, whose products are gluten free, soy free, non GMO, and are compatible for those who are both vegan or who eat kosher as a part of their lifestyle.

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Tammy Waddell, left, and Pam Blackburn of Team Snacks ‘n Shakes

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Publisher’s Point

The “Viral” Courage Of A 14 Year Old Girl

Publisher / Editor Ali Turner

Contributing Writers Shelley Underhill Janet Hunt Lynne Hart Jeanette Dunnavant Wanda Campbell Deb Kitchenmaster Will Anderson Brian Black Sarah Chadwell

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How in the world does one begin to fathom what would motivate a Taliban gunman to shoot a 14 year old Pakistani girl in the head because she wants to go to school? The simple answer is evil, something we faced down routinely in Iraq. On our camp, which is where the fledgling Iraqi Special Forces was formed and trained, there was an inside job that resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen trainees. They were all kidnapped and beheaded, and the head of one was sent in a box to his widow.

Insurgents would also control and manipulate whole neighborhoods through fear, the worst example being a “feast” that was thrown by Al-Qaeda, and the “entrée” was one family’s nine year old child, who had been missing. They roasted him, and told those present that the same thing would happen to their children if they cooperated with the Coalition.

I am not being gratuitous, here, in my description of evil. I have no desire to shock or alarm any reader of Athens Now. But it is so easy, (in the current climate of political correctness that

whining about it, essentially saying that they are the victims here.

To say that the Taliban has been exposed once again for its insane hatred of freedom and maniacal insistence upon control is an understatement. The question is, will we grow weary in welldoing, first of all in resisting those who would usurp is insisting that FBI training manuals no longer make any references to terrorism and Islamofacism,) to forget what we are really up against.

Then along comes this gutsy little girl named Malala Yousafzai, who does what teens do throughout the West: she posts videos of herself online, and rather than blather on about what she is going to do this weekend, makes quite the case for something we in America take for granted, i.e., the opportunity for girls, (and boys, for that matter,) to go to school.

And what is the response of the “courageous servants of Allah?” A plot is hatched to silence Miss Malala forever by murdering her in cold blood. Only, Miss Malala

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survives, the Brits spirit her out of Pakistan and back to the UK where she gets the best of care, and surgeons say she is not only going to survive, she is going to recover.

And the Taliban’s response?

They vow that they will hunt her down, no matter where in the world she is hiding, and they will not rest until they have completed their mission and stilled her voice. That might take some doing, though, because throughout Pakistan there have been demonstrations, and little Malala and her plight has gone “viral” on the Internet. Muslims, Christians, Jews and secularists everywhere are denouncing the Taliban’s actions, and as unbelievable as it sounds, the Taliban is

our own Constitution and replace it with something else, as well supporting those in other lands whose freedoms are so routinely quashed through fear? At the end of the day, I believe evil springs from fear, and the only thing that casts it out is love. May God have mercy on both little Malala and her malevolent maurader, and may justice, true justice spring out of this assault on a child.

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All Things Soldier

Veterans’ Day Parades, Why Should We Bother?

by Ali Elizabeth Turner

The 5th annual Veterans’ Day Parade is set to be held on the 3rd of November at 11 am. This year the Grand Marshall is going to be a WWII POW by the name of Dempsey McLemore, and Dempsey has quite the story to tell. He was part of the 82nd Airborne, and parachuted into France behind enemy lines. His mission was to blow up bridges, destroy power grids and communications systems, and in general, wreak havoc upon and cause mayhem for the Germans.

He was captured and held in a German prisoner of war camp. Ultimately he was rescued by the Russians, returned to the States, built a life, and became part of the Greatest Generation. He lives here with his wife, Virginia.

disconnected from the whole meaning of the day, as is the case with many, I am afraid.

Another participant in the parade will be Lt. General Richard Formica, who is the Commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Command/Army Forces Strategic Command at Redstone Arsenal.

tor Tom Hanks has said so famously, “It’s time to say thank you.” The Veterans of WWII are not getting any younger, and these treasures need to be treasured before they are gone forever. Same for Veterans of the Korean War, often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” I had the experience of saying “thank you” to a Korean War vet who

I mentioned that this is the 5th Annual Veterans’ Day Parade, and the fact that it is only the 5th one makes me wonder, why? I know it’s football season, people are busy, and no one needs any more guilt dished on them. I also know that for most of my life I looked upon Veterans’ Day as a time when there would be good sales being held, it would be a three day weekend, and the banks would be closed. I was

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Why should we bother to take a little more than an hour out of our day to stand in what could be really chilly weather and watch some floats, marching bands and horse riders go by while we wave at them? So many reasons, the first being that, as ac-

is the father of a friend a few years back, and he said I was the FIRST one in his entire life to do so! What a shame.

ally do mean that without an ounce of snark, take the time to come out on November 3rd You can reflect for a moment on the courage of those who have

put themselves in harm’s way, either long ago or just recently, so that you and people you’ll never meet can be free to go to a parade in the first place.

In wouldn’t hurt to take the time to thank those who fought in Vietnam, either. In a “former life,” people like me made life hell for people like them, and while being vilified is incredibly tough, I think that it is actually worse to be ignored, which is something I am afraid is going to happen to those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

So, if you can, and I re-

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Calendar of Events Fall Festival Oct 21 at 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Join Spirit of Athens and T.R.A.I.L. for movie nigh. We will be screening “The Goonies” in the Storytelling Tent on Marion Street.

Admission is $3. THE GOONIES starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin Rated PG; 111 minutes; 1985. THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heartpounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie.

of Dan Havely, will present a Halloween Concert on Monday in the Carter Gymnasium on the Athens State campus. The event, sponsored by the Livingston Concert Lecture Series, is free and open to the public. This is the first year the band will offer an autumn concert with a focus on music that thrills and chills. Band members will be in costume and they will welcome any costumed attendees! “We believe this concert will be great fun for all ages,” states Director Dan Havely.

“The music we have picked ranges from the macabre to those tunes sure to bring back memories of Halloweens past.” Havely continues, “The band is really having fun with this. They will be in costume for the performance, they are arranging refreshments for those attending, and there may be a few other surprises up their sleeves.”

The Athens State Community Band is open to anyone with an instrument, the ability to play it, and the desire to have fun while playing good music. The Community Band plays both spring and Christmas concerts each year, performs at Singing on the Square, and provides musical accompaniment for Athens State University events.

Haunts Walks (all sold out) Oct 23 & 30 at 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM

Athens Veterans Day Parade Nov 3 at 11:00 AM

Join the fun with food, games, hay ride and cake walk at 7 Mile Post Road Church. Free to the community!

Movie - “The Goonies” Oct 23 at 7:00 PM

For a fun night with family and friends, join us for our annual “Haunts Walks”. Tour guides will tell you some of the ghosts’ stories of homes and buildings in Athens. It’s about a mile walk and takes between 1½ - 2 hours. Tickets are $5.00 each. You must purchase your tickets in advance. Contact: 256-232-5411/256-867-1438.

Rails to Trails Fall Color Ride or Walk Oct 26 & 27

This is the perfect time to see the fall colors on the Rails to Trails.

You can start at Veto Methodist Church north entrance or Mitchell Coffman Park on Piney Chapel Road at the south entrance. You can also park in downtown Elkmont and enjoy the beauty of the trail. Contact: 256-732-4211. Free

Athens Storytelling Festival Oct 25, 26 & 27

It’s going to be an exciting weekend. Thursday night will feature John McCutcheon. McCutcheon has been described by the Washington Post as “folk music’s rustic renaissance man.” Storytellers include Bobby Norfolk, Carmen Deedy, Donald Davis, Dolores Hydock, Kevin Kling and Sherry Norfolk. Check out the website www.athensstorytellingfestival.com – for more information. Tickets are now on sale in Athens at the ASU Bookstore on Marion Street on the square. Contact: 256-232-0400.

Pancake Breakfast Oct 27 at 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The American Legion Post 49 invite you to their breakfast at 124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens, AL. The menu will be pancakes, juice, coffee or milk, sausage or bacon. Takeouts are available. $5.00 per plate. Support this worthy cause.

Halloween Concert Oct 29 at 7:00 PM

Its Parade Time!! Join us in honoring our Grand Marshall WWII Paratrooper and POW Dempsey McLemore. McLemore was part of the 82nd Airborne and one of Company A who jumped in behind enemy lines in Normandy, France to capture the village of Ste. Mere Eglise, destroy rivers, blow up bridges and disrupt communications, he was captured and taken as a POW and then liberated by the Russians!! Also joining us will be special guests Lt. Gen & Mrs. Richard P. Formica, Commander of the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command. If you would like to participate in the parade, please contact Roxanne Haggermaker at 256-374-2073 or Sandy Thompson at 256-771-7578.

Elkmont’s 1st Hilltop Arts Festival Nov 3

Over 30 booths of Tennessee Valley Artist’s arts and crafts including paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, henna, pottery, candles and much more. Art Market is free to the public. Musical guests include Taylor McLain, Mary Crowell, The Mothership Connection, Bonner Black, The Barnstormers, Mary Justice Lucas, Jim Parker and more. Open Mic Poetry Reading at 6:00 PM inside the Red Caboose. Admission is $10.00. Special guests include Karolina Manko and more. Visit www.facebook.com/hilltoparts.

Athens Limestone Hospital Sherry Lovell Adams Pink Ribbon 5-K Race Nov 3 at 9:00 AM 5-K will be at The Waddell Center. Fee is charged. Call 233-9122.

Alabama Veterans Museum Coffee Call Nov 3 at 8:00 AM

All veterans are invited to the museum for breakfast and a time of fellowship with fellow veterans. Contact 256-771-7578.

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A Giant Midway of Fun...

Inflatable Games!

Kiddie Train!

“Trunk “Trunk--n-Treat” Carnival Games Prize Drawings Costume Contest

Happy Costumes Please!

Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Popcorn & Cotton Candy Much, Much More!

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Cooking with Shelley

Calling All Broccoli Fans

by Shelley Underhill

If you like cornbread and a hint of broccoli, then this is a must try for you and your family. When the weather started getting cool, I had a serious craving for some really good broccoli-cornbread. I found myself on a mission for just the right recipe...

The recipe that follows will please your tastebuds

and keep your friends and family coming back for more. And it’s really easy too! Let me know if you try it or if you have any recipes for this type of bread. Enjoy!

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What you will need: 2 Boxes Jiffy cornbread mix 4 Beaten eggs 3 Sticks melted butter 1 Cup cottage cheese 1 Cup chopped onion 1 10oz box of frozen broccoli - thawed 9x13 baking pan or dish ~ well greased Preheat oven to 400. Mix together all ingredients, place in baking dish.

Bake at 400 until golden brown. You should be able to test bread with a toothpick; ready when pick comes out clean.

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Clean and Green

Fun Halloween Ideas Your Goblins Will Love!

by Lynne Hart

Decorating for the holidays can be fun. It can also be expensive!

Here are a few ideas using items you may already have at home. Save some green while being green and have a Happy Halloween!

Milk Jug Ghosts Collect some empty milk jugs. You can use gallon

or half-gallon containers. Make sure you wash them thoroughly.

On the opposite side from the label, use black paint or a black Sharpie marker to create funny or scary ghost faces. Leave caps on while you do

this so the jugs won’t dent.

If you have white paint, use it to color the caps white.

You can also use your paint or marker to paint the caps black.

Cut a 2”-3” hole in the back of the jugs (this is an adult job).

Line up your ghosts. Place portions of a string of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lights into each jug. Plug them in and they’ll brighten your holiday!

Window Critters Use large pieces of cardboard or other material you have available that will fit in the windows you have selected to decorate.

Draw the outline of your critter and cut out (let an adult do the cutting).

Paint the critter black.

Ghosts Suckers Here’s a great idea to dress up your Halloween sucker treats!

Use whatever size suckers you like.

Cut out squares of white fabric or tissue paper large enough to cover the sucker leaving enough to cover most of the sucker stick.

the sucker. You can dress it up a bit by using orange or colorful ribbon if you have it available.

Add ghost faces using a black marker.

Enjoy the smiles as you give these to your guests!

Using black string or ribbon, tie a bow tightly just under

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Use cellophane to cover mouth, eyes, and other openings as shown in the picture. Attach to the back of your critter. You can use light colored markers to add accents to the cellophane.

Make sure the lights are on in the room so your critters can be clearly seen from outside!

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Sarah’s Sagas

Aussies Appreciate Athens

by Sarah Chadwell

lucky we are to live in a place where the people, the landscape, and the spirit of kindness combine to make it a home as “good as it gets” no matter how far and wide you should travel!

enjoy the weekend. Her chronicles pick up below:

What a great impression Athens made on our Australian friends!

I haven’t seen Jacinta and her hubby in 23 years, and was nervous about what we could do to entertain them while providing the best of southern hospitality.

Jacinta is a journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Service, (like our PBS,) and she was sending chronicles to her friends on each day’s highlights. Including Athens in the tales of their travels provided details for the fast growing list of each new adventure; from Los Angeles, New York, and to Ohio for harness racing.

As luck would have it, they arrived the day before the Fiddlers’ Convention. The leaves were turning with the first nip of cool, and everyone seemed to be ready to

“Like lots of towns at home, Athens downtown is capturing some tourism and day-tripper trade.

There are plenty of craftytype places, a few up market-looking cafes, and a great historic hardware and outdoor clothing store.

It’s a really pleasant-looking town! We are introduced to various shopkeepers, the mayor, the county commissioner, the clerk of courts and the gals that run the diner beside her office.

All are impressed that some Aussies are visiting Athens and are all enormously polite and welcoming.

Invariably it’s “Welcome to the States” and beaming smiles, with questions ranging from where we live to whether English is our first language! But particularly in the south we are finding people just love the chance to chat. Our next stop,

the Bean Day event. Anyone who is anyone in the town is at bean day, which was great fun. We call by a friend’s house (Cherry Ann & Bill) who live in a gorgeous home in Athens.

They give us a tour of their home...the architecture is grand and they are a lovely couple. After a visit to Lynchburg, we headed back to our next appointment -- the Fiddlers’ Convention. It is a very traditional southern event, and obviously a huge deal on the

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local calendar. There was a guest band (Riders in the Sky) but the drawcard was clearly the competitions.

Hundreds of entrants from a wide area of Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, were there and not a dud among the finalists.

Has been a HUGE day... didn’t take much nodding off tonight!”

The following day was cool and we decided rest was the best item for the agenda.

During her visit, we were constantly reminded how

Our Athens home and more importantly our Athens families will be the focus of a ZUMBA event on Saturday, October 20th at 10:00 AM at the Athens City Recreation Center.

This event is hosted by the Miles Blackwell Foundation, the Family Resource Center, and is sponsored by the Athens City Recreation Center. We provide a good Saturday workout for you that will help us provide funding to families in need of rent, utilities, or whatever it takes to help them through a tough time. We have an expert ZUMBA teacher ready to lead the group. Just put on your “gear” and hope to see you there!

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Tourism

Wrapping Up An Outstanding Year Of Tourism

By Jeanette Dunnavant, President, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association As our 2011-2012 year came to an end, I looked back over the past 12 months and I am amazed to see how many new events and successful events we had this year.

It has been a fantastic year for our tourism industry.

I predict that 2012-2013 will be an even bigger and better year.

Our new tourism year began October 1st with a bang. The Haunts Walks sold out, Bean Day had a great turn out, Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby had a record number of ducks adopted, and the 46th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention had a record crowd on Friday night. If the rain had held off on Saturday, I think Saturday would have also been a record breaking crowd.

at their peak. It’s the perfect time to bring the kids and enjoy the 10 mile walk. If you prefer, bring your bicycles and horses and enjoy the trail. No motorized vehicles are allowed.

We will wrap up October with the 6th Annual Athens Storytelling Festival on October 25th – 27th. The school children will get to attend free again on October 24th& 25th thanks to our local legislators. Athens State University is bringing John McCutheon and his folk music to the tent on October 25th.

This man will amaze you with his talent as he plays numerous instruments.

The Spirit of Athens will use the Storytelling Tent October 22nd and will be showing the movie “The Goonies.” Admission is only $3.00. Bring the entire family and enjoy the movie.

All that is behind us and there is so much to look forward to attending in this fiscal year. On October 20th Chick-fil-A will have their Fall Festival with lots of great games and food. The annual Rails to Trails Fall Walk/Ride will be Oct 27th& 28th and leaves should be

November events will begin with the Annual Athens Veterans’ Day Parade on November 3rd at 11:00 AM. On

November 10th the Alabama Veterans Museum will celebrate their 10th anniversary and have a rededication ceremony.

The annual Athens and Ardmore Veterans’ Day Ceremonies will be on November 11th. We all look forward to the Annual Christmas Open House downtown November 17th& 18th. Open House is the perfect time of year to find that special Christmas gift.

As you can see, even though the weather is getting chilly, there’s still plenty to do in Athens and Limestone County. We are all looking forward to more events for 2013.

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Learning As A Lifestyle

What Is A “Snollygoster?”

by Wanda Campbell

tives lost.

I am not a big fan of YouTube, and most of the time I ignore the posts in my Facebook or email account. I was of the group that thinks most of the YouTube postings were silliness or family pictures.

I am not interested in silliness, and I don’t feel right viewing anonymous family pictures.

My son, Ben, is an avid viewer. He recently told me I could subscribe to cooking, lectures, and other interesting how-to videos.

He also told me about the TED Talks that are posted on YouTube. TED Talks are speeches from the annual TED (Technology Entertainment Design) Conference. The TED website boasts riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world.

To make sure I would be really interested, he sent me a clip - Mark Forsyth: What is a snollygoster? A Lesson in Political Speak.

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In his conclusion, Forsyth said that politicians try to use words to shape the reality they hope to create, but reality changes words far more than words can change reality.

DEFINITION

According to Encarta New World Dictionary, 2009, a snollygoster is a “(U.S.) self-seeker: somebody, especially a politician, whose actions are motivated by self-interest rather than by high principles (slang) [Mid-19th century.]”

There were two reasons to watch. One is the word – snollygoster. What a great word! I had to know more. The second reason to watch was the “Lesson in Political Speak.”

As we get ready to elect a new president, I thought I should know even more about political speak.

In his talk, Forsyth tells us that a snollygoster is a dis-

honest politician, someone who seeks office regardless of party, platform or principles. He said that words were at the very center of politics, because it allows politicians to control the language. And then, he tells of the discussion about naming George Washington’s position as leader of the country. It seems the House of Representatives did not want George to get a big head, and they suggested a lowly title – President. President, at the time, meant someone who presides over a meeting. The Senate wanted a great title, like King or Magistrate, that would be accepted in international events. After three weeks of debate, the House of

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Representatives agreed to use the title of President as a temporary measure.

According to Forsyth, the Senate has never formally endorsed the title of President.

Forsyth said there were three things to come away with from his discussion.

The first was that President Obama is living on borrowed time – any minute they will take away his title of President. The second thing is a “government temporary measure” is really a permanent thing.

The third thing is that the President of the US is not that humble these days.

There are 147 countries that use that title now, so in the end the Senate won, and House of Representa-

Mark Forsyth Mark Forsyth is a passionate, self-described pedant when it comes to the English language -but his detailed knowledge of history has given him a commonsense approach to its “proper” use. He is an author, blogger, journalist, proofreader and ghostwriter. He can be found dispelling the grammar myths we were all taught in his popular blog, the Inky Fool. His book The Etymologicon takes “a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language” by history of one word or phrase with each chapter.

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What Makes Ronnie Roll

Leaves Or Roots?

I had the chance to speak with Mayor Ronnie just on the heels of Governor Bentley’s visit to Athens on Monday, October 15th.

Mayor Marks attended the event, which was held at the Center for Lifelong Learning, and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Governor’s visit was to discuss the importance of passing Amendment 2 in the upcoming election. Amendment 2 would change Alabama’s constitution so that if interest rates go down, debts carried by the state could be refinanced at a lower rate, much like one’s personal mortgage. Amendment 2 would free up revenue for economic development.

Yesterday was the day our Mayor had us “Paint The Town Pink.” He made a proclamation setting October 18th as the date we would all wear pink, say the word pink, or mention the Pink Elephant Mammogram Scholarships to show support for those who have been afflicted by breast cancer. By doing so when we went to Chickfil-a, the franchise on Hwy 72 donated part of its proceeds to help in the fight.

There was also a Pink Elephant Day luncheon held at the Limestone County Event Center, and in all, Athens is turning out in

force all year long to fight cancer.

Most folks are aware that Mayor Ronnie is a Vietnam veteran, and active in the local veterans’ community. He is hoping that there will be a solid showing of support for our vets of all branches by attending the Veterans’ Day parade to be held on Saturday, November 3rd.

Most often when we get together every two weeks for his interview, he tells me about something that inspired him at church, or a book, scripture or devotional that spoke to him in his ongoing quest to become a better man and a better Mayor. This time he had two things. One had to do with the concept of interdependence. It says the following: “Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make. Dependent people cannot choose to become interdependent. They don’t have the character to do it; they don’t own enough of themselves.”

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then we concluded that if you don’t have yourself in the first place, there’s no way you can give yourself away in the right way for your own good or the good of others.

Then he moved to another reflection on pg 31 from the same book. Ironically,

at the root.”

Covey went on to comment on Thoreau’s statement by saying: “We can only achieve quantum improvements in our lives as we quit hacking at the leaves of attitude and behavior, and get to work on the root, the paradigms from which our attitudes and behaviors flow.”

Whether the “leaves” are

the evil of cancer, or effects of our immaturity or lower nature, I for one am glad that we have a Mayor who wants to go for the root, and that is one of the many things that makes Ronnie roll.

it was a quote by Thoreau, and a good one, no less. It said: “For every thousand hacking at the leaves of evil, there is one striking

Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People, pg 290 I thought about that for a while, and normally I would think that owning oneself would stand in the way of moving toward interdependence, but

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Local Experts Warn Residents, Business Owners Of The Risks Of Halloween Fires PuroClean Property Rescue’s Paramedics Of Property Damage Assist Insurance Companies, Property Owners After Fire Damage Athens, AL (Grassroots Newswire) October 12,2012 -- From 1999 - 2002, decorations for special events accounted for an estimated 1,100 reported home structure fires per year, the majority involving candles, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Halloween is no exception to these statistics, as open flame fires increase by 50 percent around the Halloween holiday due to increased use of candles.

PuroClean, known as “The Paramedics of Property Damage,” is a professional mitigation company specializing in property remediation after a home or commercial structure has been damaged by fire and smoke. Dave Cowan, owner of PuroClean Property Rescue serving North Alabama, says, “We experience an increased number of fire mitigation calls beginning in September. The source of many of these fires is typically attributed to seasonal decorations.”

To help reduce the risk of fire and prepare homeowners if a Halloween fire were to ignite, Cowan provides local property owners with the following tips: - Use glow sticks or battery operated candles inside jack-o-lanterns instead of open flame candles - Keep all candles, pumpkins with candles, matches and lighters out of children’s reach - If using a candle in a jack-o-lantern, never leave it unattended - Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trickor-treaters - If using candles and jack-o-lanterns indoors, keep them away from curtains, decorations and other combus-

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PuroClean has earned the trust of property owners, insurance professionals and home service providers throughout the United States and Canada since 2001. Backed by a comprehensive network of 300 franchise offices and a national training and business support center, each PuroClean office responds promptly to property emergencies, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and compassion. PuroClean certified technicians are thoroughly screened, insured and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures throughout the remediation process while operating under a strict code of ethics. In addition to serving the needs of property owners, PuroClean offers hundreds of continuing education classes each year to insurance professionals and property service providers nationwide. In 2011, PuroClean trained over 10,089 insurance professionals nationwide, helping them earn their continuing education credits. For more information on PuroClean, please contact 800-775PURO or visit www.puroclean.com. For more information on PuroClean, please contact Dave Cowan at 256-729-5067 or visit www.PuroClean.com/ppr-al.

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Cover Story

Brad Curnutt For Circuit Court Clerk

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by the state. He is understandably looking forward to the successful conclusion of the election on November 6th, and hopefully getting on to serving residents of Limestone County in a new capacity come January.

For those of you who don’t know him well, Brad’s history certainly is the kind that citizens would like to see when choosing a circuit court clerk. He is from Limestone County, and graduated from Athens High in 1987. He majored in Police Science at Calhoun and received his Associate’s degree in 1992. He worked for several years at United Technologies Advanced Systems Division, and began to move toward a career in law enforcement, serving in the beginning as a reserve officer, then as a corrections officer. He became a deputy sheriff, graduated from the Alabama Police Academy, and first served as a patrolman. His job descriptions as a Sheriff’s department officer have included being on the road as a patrolman, four years with D.A.R.E, (where the kids called him “Deputy Brad,”) a stint as the School Resource Officer at Clements High, being trained as an investigator and interrogator, and being promoted to the rank of Lt. Investigator. All in all he has worked for the Sheriff’s department for 18 years, and has been the recipient of several law en-

forcement related awards, including Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year and VFW Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Brad is married to Paula Bates Curnutt, and is the father of Madison, their daughter. The Curnutts reside in Clements, and live close to Paula’s parents, Randy and Charlotte. Brad’s folks, Walter and Betty, live in Athens.

Brad is on the deacon board of Seven Mile Post Church of Christ, and has served on the board of the Athens-Limestone Child Advocacy Center, as well as the Multi-Disciplinary Child Protection Team.

What has impressed me about Brad is the lengths to which he has gone to put himself in a position where he can serve us. In order to support his family while the long election season has been in full swing, Investigator Cur-

who are out in triple digit heat day after day to take care of us, whether it’s been cutting lawns, resurfacing roads or working on power lines. “It’s been humbling,” he said with a chuckle.

Many days he has finished up doing lawns, dashed home to get a shower, and then attended local events of all kinds in order to do the hard work of campaigning. He is one determined fellow!

Brad demonstrated to me long ago that he already has a solid as well as unique idea of what is involved in functioning as the circuit court clerk, because as a law enforcement officer he was there in that office often, only on “the other side of the counter.” The circuit court clerk wears a

perwork,” he says, and also orients jurors to the experience of being on jury duty. He deals with divorces, child support modifications, and issues the checks to jurors for their service.

nutt has been running his own lawn service. “Man, that has been an education,” he said, and added, “it’s been tough.” As a result of his “unexpected and temporary career,” he has gained a greater appreciation for people

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number of hats, including issuing criminal warrants for misdemeanors and felonies, collecting traffic and hunting fines, processing domestic protection from abuse petitions, overseeing applications for passports and absentee voting, “does lots of pa-

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Brad has always said that he is the best candidate for circuit court clerk because of his law enforcement background, and, I would add, the fact that he is not afraid of hard work that at times can be thankless.

“I have had to know the court system, the law and the changes to the law.”

He also made it clear that there would be no adjustment to having to be on call 24/7, “because that is what I have been doing for the past 18 years.” He has had training with Homeland Security, something helpful in the passport department, has had to manage cases, learn decision making skills, and numerous ways to help victims.

“People should vote for me because I want to continue to serve and have the experience to do it well,” he told me. If you agree, you need to be sure to vote for Brad. In any case, see you at the polls on November 6th!

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Get Healthy With Snack Healthy On October 27th Ali Elizabeth Turner

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Before I tell you about the products and the upcoming Snack Healthy event to be held at the Senior Center on the 27th of October, I would like to tell you more about the crew.

Pam Blackburn is the team leader, and comes from a background of corporate involvement and management in the telecommunications industry. She was the owner of a cellular phone franchise store, and found she needed to look for a new line of work when the economy went sideways. She is passionate about health, loves to go walking and running, and daily faces the challenges of caring for loved ones who have severe health problems.

Pam’s “other job” is caring for her mom, (who has Alzheimer’s,) and other family members are dealing with such diseases as cystic fibrosis, diabetes and cancer.

She is understandably highly motivated both to be healthy and to build a healthy business.

Suzanne Rainey is the Vice President of the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Northern Alabama, and, her part of the “why” for being on this team

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is the pain of the loss of several family members to cancer; the most recent being her sister, who succumbed to breast cancer in 2010. In addition, her father died of a heart attack at the age of 48.

Her “message,” when it comes to cancer, is that “prevention is the cure.”

Snack Healthy is whole food, the consumption of which is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, and Suzanne wants to get those tools into the hands of everyone. “What sold me on Snack Healthy products is that they are whole, and the sweetener is stevia,” she added.

Cynthia Cross is a fitness trainer/instructor, and successful in her trade by

any definition. She has more than 200 clients enrolled in her Fitness Camp, and the name of her business is Life Changing Fitness. She is passionate about fitness, and this includes eating healthy. She states, “Snack Healthy provides on-the-go parents and kids the opportunity to snack healthfully, and the products are portion controlled.” Cynthia is slated to be one of the speakers at the October 27th breakfast event.

Tammy Waddell is a Lt. in the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department, and has worked there since

Suzanne Rainey

Cynthia Cross of Life Changing Fitness, one of the scheduled speakers for the Get Healthy With Snack Healthy event

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1998. Her reason for becoming involved with Snack Healthy centers around the desire to change her own lifestyle and improve her health. She is eating healthy, working out with Cynthia Cross, has lost weight, and is having an impact on the health of our law enforcement personnel in the Sheriff’s Department by encouraging her colleagues, including Sheriff Blakely, to in-

corporate Snack Healthy snacks and shakes into their daily eating plan.

These gals have pooled their resources to put on an event called “Get Healthy With Snack Healthy,” and it will be held on Saturday, October 27th at the Athens Limestone Senior Center at 8 am. The Senior Center is located at 912 Pryor Street. The purpose of the event is three fold: to educate our community on the importance of a healthy

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lifestyle, make samples and information on Snack Healthy available for those who are interested in the product, and introduce those who may be interested in a home based direct marketing business to the Snack Healthy team.

Other speakers for Get Healthy With Snack Healthy get together will be Kathy West, Co-Owner of Snack Healthy, and Jim Kenney, the company’s top earner.

Snack Healthy’s products are delicious, as I will freely attest. They have an energy drink called Zing that gives a burst of energy, “but without the jitters.” Zing has about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, and no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. Crispy Fruit comes in a pack, with your choice of dried

fuji apples, pineapple or bananas. Real Fruit is dehydrated as well, but a bit softer. The fruit choices for Real Fruit are similar as those of Crispy Fruit, but with the addition of mango and apricot. There are also fruit bars, pretzels, popcorn and shakes, all whole food, tasty and nutritious. There will be samples of Snack Healthy products at the event.

Team Snacks ‘n Shakes is also serving a healthy and complimentary breakfast for those who register for the event by October 25th.

To register, call Tammy at 256-434-0663, or email Pam at supermimi236@ gmail.com.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Get Healthy With Snack Healthy, and come to an event that will be sure to build your health and your community.

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Horse Whispering

Haunted Horse A long time ago, a rider saddled up her Palomino Quarter Horse to go for a lovely, peaceful ride out in the prairie near her homestead. In preparation for her ride, she securely tied a gray Arabmixed gelding with a long rope to a concrete block so the horse could gently graze the hillside, while she and the gelding’s friend, the Palomino, left the vicinity.

Having traveled across a sizable mass of land, faint sounds were echoing to her. She and the Palomino paused, and continued to hear muffled sounds that sounded like someone hollering. Turning her horse around, she saw her son and husband waving their arms and shouting.

Coming straight towards her and the Palomino at full speed was the gray gelding. He had a flying concrete block trailing behind, and it looked like a malfunctioning flying saucer repeatedly soaring in the air, and then crashing to earth!

People and horses are social animals, and horses simply do NOT do well when a partner is removed from their presence. The horse is more interested in partnering than digesting food! For example, the Morgan breed came into being simply be-

by Deb Kitchenmaster

to Springfield, Massachusetts to collect some money he had loaned to an old neighbor by the name of Farmer Beane.

Justin was a singing

cause a man by the name of Justin Morgan walked from Randolph, Vermont

schoolmaster, and wanted to buy a harpsichord for his singing class.

Not having the money, Farmer Beane asked, “Would you take a colt instead of cash?” After some time, a decision was made to take the larger colt by the name

on vet bills. Or perhaps start a new breed!

of Ebenezer. After all, the little colt by the name of Bub was only a pint measure, and in the Vermont hills of lumberjacking, a strong horse was desired.

Leading the larger colt down the road, Justin began his 100 mile journey home.

Little Bub would not have this nonsense! He jumped the fence to partner with his friend Ebenezer. Farmer Beane waved his arms and hollered, “Take both of em.”

This little horse became the father of the American breed known as the Morgan horse. His willingness became an American legend.

Justin re-named Bub “Figure.” Go figure, this runt that didn’t look like it would amount to anything could walk faster, trot faster, run faster, and pull heavier logs than any other horse in all Vermont!

Remember, when you are separating one horse from another, secure the horse in a safe place. You might save yourself some pennies

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As the gray gelding was quickly closing the gap between himself and his Palomino friend, a solution to the danger of the flying cement block was quickly needed. “Face and position” became the strategy of the rider. She would face the potentially deadly object, and position her horse and herself to use her foot and the bottom of her stirrup to stop the cement block from touching her horse.

WHAM! Mission accomplished! Now she was on the back of a runaway horse!

Losing centeredness from the jolt of the impact and the response of the horse, she knew she was coming off. As the ground was getting closer and closer to her body, a thought occurred, ‘relax.’ She chose to relax, and draping over the side of the horse, she was able to get in sync with the rhythm of her horse. In doing so, she was able to recover, recenter and bring her horse safely to a halt. No injuries accept a swollen ankle on the human.

The moral of the story is this: humans need to understand the horse. In doing so, there will be less “haunting stories” between horses and humans!

Your NEIGHbor, Deb Kitchenmaster Corral Connections: Connecting with LIFE through a horse Animal B.E.S.T practitioner dkitchenmaster@mchsi.com

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Health and Fitness

How Many Calories Do I Need?

by Janet Hunt

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

The question I am asked most often by my training clients and participants in my weight management classes is: how many calories should I eat? Well, this is a very complicated question. This depends on your activity level, your metabolism, your age, your gender, your muscle mass, and more. Below are some VERY GENERAL ideas for calorie consumption to maintain your current weight. To actually determine what is true for you, maintain a daily food diary with an accurate calorie count and weigh daily to confirm your weight is not

changing.

If you are inactive, you should eat about 20 calories per kilogram of body weight. For those that are somewhat active, 25

and divide by 2.2. Then take this number and multiply by 20, 25 or 30 to 35 depending on your activity level. Below are some results.

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Weight

Inactive

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1700

2040 - 2400

200lbs

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2730 - 3200

calories per kilogram is recommended.

And if you are very active, you may be able to eat up to 30-35 calories per kilogram.

To calculate this, take your weight in pounds

Then, to lose about one pound per week,(which is a safe, healthy goal for weight loss,) you need to reduce your food intake about 3500 calories per week (500 calories per day) or increase your activity level without increasing your calorie intake.

If you decide to drop your calories to less than 1200 calories per day,

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you should talk to your physician first. If you are going to increase your activity level, you may want to consult your physician first.

To find out more about healthy weight management programs and successful activity programs, contact Janet Hunt at 256614-3530.

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The World According to Will

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Obama’s Election Reality, As Exposed By The Debates

by Will Anderson

If the election is to be decided by independents (as I hypothesized in my last column), Romney continues to hold the advantage after this week’s debate. Obama’s job this time around was to give his base something to be fired up about. If Chris Matthews and the rest of the MSNBC crowd is any indication, he delivered. His problem is that the governor showed up and didn’t disappoint conservatives. His other problem—and it’s distinctly his, not Romney’s—is that the tone of the debate didn’t win over any undecided voters.

To be fair to the President, his was an impossible task. In order for him to win, Romney needed to be so over that top that those on the fence were unambiguously repulsed.

It isn’t unlike counting on your opponent to scratch on the eight ball; Obama really had no control over how he would be perceived. Had he been the impotent guy who showed up a couple of weeks ago, it would have been over. Had he mirrored Biden’s spectacle, he would have lost the vote of anyone who went his way based on his amicability.

So what to do? Smile more, interrupt felicitously, and vaguely maintain the mantra that Romney is a pathological liar with the hope that at some point the governor will snap.

Obama did what he could, and Romney, more than once, was caught off guard. But he didn’t blow his top.

The two first butted heads on energy. Romney pointed out that oil extraction on public

land was down 14 percent on Obama’s watch, to which Obama replied (as he would throughout the debate), “that’s not true.” Rather than sound irritated, Romney, striking the same balance between assertiveness and grace that

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served him well the first time around, insisted that it was true. And so it went with taxes and trade, immigration and gun control, and every other topic randomly covered.

Jonathan Alter, a reliable Leftist, said that “Romney

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didn’t operate well when challenged.” Andrew Sullivan, another liberal acolyte, remarked that he was “almost disoriented by what happened last time,” and that it was about time we saw the real Obama.

The real Obama, of course, will do or say whatever it takes to win re-election. The bad news for the incumbent is that he’s done all he can do.

Two debates into the game (with only one left), he has, in the order that it’s played out, left the nation limp, re-invigorated his base, and given independents no reason to vote for him.

In 2008, the independent vote was divided between McCain and Obama. The senator from Arizona, an honorable man, was seen as competent and over the hill. He lost because the senator from Chicago’s energetic campaign of hope and change was contagious. This year, there’s no such hope (pardon the pun). Romney will win because his down-to-earth approach to what ails us trumps Obama’s unrealistic utopian ambitions.

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Medical Update

How Diabetes Affects Vision And Dental Health courtesy ARA content

It’s no secret that diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with other chronic conditions, like heart disease, and can cause a range of serious complications including nerve damage and limb amputation. When it comes to understanding how diabetes can affect oral and visual health, however, many people may feel they are in the dark.

Gum disease can make it hard to control blood sugar levels, and high or uncontrolled levels of glucose in the body can worsen mouth infections.

This cycle can cause painful gums and tissue that can eventually result in tooth loss. In fact, gum disease may be a first indicator that a person may not have control of his or her blood sugar level.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently found that one out of every two Americans 30 years or older has periodontal (gum) disease.

Gum diseases are infections of the mouth that affect the tissue and bone that hold a person’s teeth in place and can lead to bad breath, abscesses and tooth loss. The risk for gum disease is even higher for the 26 million Americans living with diabetes.

Primary care physicians, dental and eye care specialists are teaming up to urge those living with the disease to schedule regular checkups. These visits can help regulate the disease’s impact on oral, vision and overall health. For people who are not aware that they might have diabetes, certain signs and symptoms can actually help diagnose the disease.

“Good dental and vision health - and well-controlled

blood sugar - are critical to managing diabetes and preventing serious complications that could affect the mouth and eyes,” says Dr. Michael D. Weitzner, vice president

of National Clinical Operations for UnitedHealthcare’s dental business.

“Diabetes has the potential to weaken one’s ability to fight

bacteria in the mouth and throughout the body. Unmanaged blood sugar can lead to difficulty fighting infection effectively, paving the way for serious gum disease,” says

Dr. John Luther, chief dental officer at UnitedHealthcare.

“Because periodontal disease often is painless, people might not know they have it until the damage has already been done.”

In addition to affecting oral health, diabetes also can have a negative impact on vision health.

Diabetic retinopathy, which occurs when the disease damages the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, is the leading cause of blindness in the United States among people between 20 and 74 years of age. People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy; the National Eye Institute estimates that between 40 and 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some form of retinopathy. Vision complications related to diabetes extend beyond retinopathy to include increased risk of developing glaucoma and cataracts.

“Eye examinations play a

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significant role in diagnosing, monitoring and managing diabetes,” says Dr. Linda Chous, chief eye care officer at UnitedHealthcare. “According to the CDC, recent studies show that keeping one’s blood glucose levels close to normal can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes-related eye disease. All patients with diabetes should receive a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.”

Changes in vision such as blurriness, seeing spots or persistent redness can be symptomatic of the disease. Other vision-related complications of diabetes that can serve as early indicators of the disease include double vision, dry eyes and lid infection.

This National Diabetes Month, Dr. Luther recommends patients with diabetes take the following four precautions to stay healthy: 1. Check your blood sugar often to ensure you are managing your levels effectively.

2. Schedule regular dental and vision checkups and alert your dentist and eye care professional if you have diabetes.

3. Maintain an oral health care regimen of regular flossing and brushing using toothpaste with an antiplaque or antibacterial ingredient and preferably with an electric toothbrush.

4. Make sure to take normal medications prior to dental and vision visits unless your dentist or doctor instructs otherwise.

For diabetes managementrelated tips, programs and more, visit www.unitedhealthgroup.com/diabetes.

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Security Savvy

The Holiday Season Is Here, So Are The Thieves

by Jim Doyle, owner of Madison Security Group Do not ever leave the purse on a restaurant table, even for a moment.

We are all looking forward to the holiday season, getting together with loved ones and close friends. People will be filling the malls, shopping for that special person and for family.

Unfortunately, thieves will be “shopping,� as well, and taking advantage of people who are not aware of their surroundings. So, what can one do to keep the holidays fun for all?

Please do not ask your child to watch your purse. A child cannot stop a purse snatch.

Always keep your purse closed, and beware of pickpockets.

If possible, do not carry a purse.

If you are using a purse, please do the following:

Keep it close to your body, and hold on to it firmly.

Keep the straps short, as it will keep it close to you.

If being followed, go to an area that is busy, and has several other patrons present.

Now, as far as children who are with you while you are shopping, be on the alert for predators. I know that getting distracted while shopping is easy to do, but please keep your kids close. It only takes a moment, (especially in a crowded mall,) and they are gone.

Make the effort to insure your shopping security and the safety of your children, and your holiday will be truly blessed.

If you are having lunch, place your purse under the table, not looped on the chair.

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If you become a victim of a purse snatching, do not fight the person, as they could have a weapon. Try to get a good description of their appearance and which direction they ran.

Remember, your purse is not worth your getting injured.

If possible, have someone watch them while you shop, as you will feel better knowing where they are, and your shopping experience will be more enjoyable.

First, do not carry any more money or charge cards than you need.

If using the ATM, stand close to it to block your transactions from view.

If you notice someone lurking around who seems to be looking for opportunities, report it to Security.

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