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April 2017 DEPARTMENTS
CONTENTS
VOLUME 8, NUMBER 11
3 From the Publisher • Disciple One Another – Be a Christian Mentor
ON THE COVER 14 As the country adjusts to policies under the new Trump administration, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer serves our state as the voice of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Bibb, Chilton, and Coosa counties in Washington, D.C. He shares with us how his faith impacts his service. See page 14.
11, 12, 20, 23 Spring is Here 17 Successful Aging
8 Best Books • Day by Day 8 Are We There Yet? • Castin’ and Catchin’ 11 Bagainomics 11 Potluck • Lucy Greer’s Green Spring Shrimp Pasta 12 Hassle Free Zone • Clear Clutter for Spring
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Hear the Word behind the words… Christianity isn’t a science. There are no secret formulas for spiritual success, no laws which drive predictable patterns of spiritual formation, no axioms upon which spiritual maturity can be assured. Even the Scriptures defy our impulses to turn it into a textbook. Our faith is perplexing and mysterious, much like a poem laden with layers of meaning. Following Jesus is an art, not a science, and all art is personal. Like salt which has lost its savor, faith is meaningless unless it is personally engaged, felt, and beheld in wonder. Trailon Johnson Alabama author Trailon Johnson’s understands book, Day by Day: Life, Liberty, and Joy ($10), is available for purchaseon the need to Amazon.com. engage our faith on a daily basis. In his book, Day by Day: Life, Liberty, and Joy, he offers ninety days of Scriptures, prayers, and devotional readings designed to encourage and strengthen your spiritual life. After each reading, Johnson offers questions designed to make the passage personal. What does the verse mean to you? Can you relate to the writer’s point? Are there things in your life the text is speaking to? Does the passage encourage you? Unsettle you? Convict you? Day by Day: Life Liberty and Joy invites you to read the daily Scripture selection in the same fashion one would approach a painting. Make the text personal. Let it move you. Encounter the devotional reading for yourself, not through the eyes of another. Hear the Word behind the words. With eyes to see and ears to hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to you, today, wherever you are on your journey with Jesus. — Darrel Holcombe, Owner Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts
When Brody Simpson was born May 8, 2015, his parents Jason and Lacey Simpson expected everything would be normal, but as soon as Lacey had a C-section, they realized they were wrong. Brody had outer birth defects that led doctors to discover that he has Shone’s Complex, a rare congenital heart disease. On May 10, Mother’s Day, Brody was in a helicopter on his way to Children’s of Alabama. He had his first open heart surgery at 13 days old. Jason recalls, “a newborn’s heart is the size of a strawberry, but Brody had the best surgeons who were able to take vessels the size of his IV lines and repair them.” Lacey adds that Brody is now a healthy and fearless toddler who “is just a joy.”
The Simpson family, along with three other families, are the organizers of the Castin’ ‘n Catchin’ for Congenital Heart Disease. Lacey and Jason Simpson are seen here with their children Brody (19 months), Shelby (3) and Walt (5). Jason served as a meteorologist at ABC 33/40 from 2004 to 2011 and is now chief meteorologist at WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Ala..
The Simpsons credit Children’s of Alabama for Brody’s success. Jason says stories like Brody’s are “what this hospital exists for.” The staff at Children’s sets the hospital apart because, according to Jason, “They minister to you first. It doesn’t matter if they are hungry or tired.” The Simpsons are adamant that the staff at Children’s are there because they desire for all stories to be like Brody’s. Jason and Lacey have chosen to tell Brody’s story because, “Brody was made this way to show God’s glory through him,” says Lacey. Jason reflects on their experience when he says, “The Bible says that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not yet seen. When you are at day one, you see nothing and Castin’ ‘n Catchin’ for Congenital Heart Disease fea- hope everything, but at the end tures a great payout, door prizes and family-friendyou see that you hoped in the right ly activities throughout the day and benefits the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s thing the whole time.” of Alabama, www.childrensal.org
Jason and Lacey, along with three other families, have organized The Captain D’s Castin’ N Catchin’ for CHD (Congenital Heart Disease). The goal of the event is to raise awareness about congenital heart defects and funds for medical research. The inaugural 2016 event raised $105,000, with all proceeds benefitting the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama. This year the fundraiser will be May 5-6 at Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro, Ala. The Angler’s Dinner will take place Friday May 5 followed by bass fishing in Lake Guntersville starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday May 6, plus a children’s area, food trucks, and an expo at the Resort from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at www.castinncatchin.org and learn more by visiting Facebook.com/castinncatchin. — Rachel Biddy
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Pecan Praline Cake Start with a box of yellow cake mix, prepared in a 9x13 pan per package directions. For the icing, you’ll need: (A) 2 cups of light brown sugar; (B) 1/2 cup of butter or margarine; (C) 2/3 cup of heavy whipping cream; (D) 2 cups of pecan pieces; (E) 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar; and (F) 1 tsp. of vanilla flavoring. In a large nonstick saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and whipping cream. You don’t want this thick at all. Whisk until well blended. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and begin whisking in confectioners sugar a little at a time. Mix in pecans. Pour over the cooled cake and spread. Frosting will harden quickly.
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Declutter Kitchen Countertops Almost everyone wishes for more kitchen countertop space. You may already have it, but it’s simply hidden under unnecessary clutter. If you have small appliances sitting out on your countertops and they’re not used on a daily or almost daily basis, why keep them out all the time? Find a place to tuck away your blender, mixer, toaster, and other irregularly used items. You’ll appreciate the extra space and you’ll really like the decluttered look of your kitchen.
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12 oz pasta, cooked according to package instructions 1 lb shrimp 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin 8 oz fresh spinach 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 whole Garlic clove, finely chopped 8 oz asparagus, sliced into 1” pieces, sicard tough ends Juice of 2 whole lemons ½ cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth 2 tablespoon Olive oil 2 tablespoon butter 4 oz feta cheese (optional) 1 pt cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green onions, garlic, and asparagus. Cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, spinach and vegetable stock. Stir and cook for a few minutes until spinach wilts. Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, salt, pepper and butter. Stir together until pasta is coated with sauce. Shrimp will be cooked through when they turn pink. Add feta cheese, toss and serve immediately. — Chef Lucy Greer Greer’s Market & Catering
Closing Thoughts This is My command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, NLT). God’s command to Joshua stands true for every believer. Each of us has other people watching us, looking up to us, and following our examples. Don’t wimp out on your witness in your workplace, school, home, church, or social setting – “Be strong and courageous!” — Judy Woodward Bates Want Judy to speak to your church, civic organization, or ladies’ group? You can contact her and follow her on her website, www. Bargainomics.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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Clear Clutter for Spring
I have been looking at counter tops, tables, and end tables and peering into closets, cupboards, and drawers for a long time. I have been thinking about what insights from my experiences I could share with you this spring. My husband and I are now empty nesters who are selling our family home to downsize after twenty-eight years of marriage—wow, lots of emotions there, as well as ideas I want to share with you. This spring I also plan to focus more on helping cancer survivors with my new book Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools and my cancer coping blog at www.curetoday.com. If you know a cancer survivor who can’t afford my book, please reach out to me and I will do my best to help. Okay, here are my latest clutter clearing observations, and I truly hope you find them helpful.
Bathroom: Make it a habit to regularly sort through this area. It seems like I can always find things that, if I am honest, I will either no longer use or have expired. I also have learned that, especially in bathrooms, it works better to decorate vertically rather than horizontally. That is, wall décor tends to take less space and accumulate less dust than decorating with stuff on counters or the backs of toilets or on bathroom shelving. Wall décor: We are in the process of downsizing our home for something smaller and more frugal. After looking at our home with fresh eyes and at homes online, I would say the magic number for wall décor/pictures per room is two—two large items or two groupings of smaller items. Between windows, doors, built-ins, fireplaces, and furniture one picture each on two of the four walls of a room is plenty. More than that can make the walls of the room close in as well as taking away all potential, and fewer than two in a room can make the room look stark and impersonal. I know this is all personal preference, and this is just my own opinion. Kitchen: I am regularly surprised by the amount of non-kitchen stuff that gets tucked into kitchen cupboards and drawers or starts lingering on countertops. Why? I suppose it is the fact that we spend a lot of time hanging around in the kitchen and all that concealed storage is too tempting to pass up, and all the horizontal space makes it too easy to set things there. In addition, duplicates and extras seem to magically grow in kitchen drawers and cupboards. I don’t know why, but when we purchased a cabin, I had no trouble gathering enough kitchen utensils from my home for my cabin kitchen. Living room/family room: Besides the kitchen, this is another family gathering place for rest and relaxation— better accomplished if it isn’t cluttered and visually distracting. My preference is to store blankets and extra toss pillows in large lidded baskets and to hide DVDs and CDs out of plain sight purely for visual relaxation. I have always admired my mother-in-law for her ability to subtly change out decorations in this area in a seasonal and visually pleasing way.
Bedroom: This room is the safe haven of any home. The purpose is rest and relaxation. That is difficult if there is a lot of visual clutter on dressers, nightstands, or the floor, and even when the closets and drawers are crammed full. I also feel like I sleep better in a room where I am not storing stuff under my bed either. Maybe that is kind of Feng Shui or maybe it is just a matter of airflow. I honestly don’t know. Garage & vehicle: I don’t know about you, but I often need to walk through my garage and I spend a lot of time in my car. It is helpful to me to keep my garage free of clutter and my car too. Sweep out the garage. Weed out what you aren’t using that found its way into the garage. For my car, I like one-gallon plastic zip bags to store car stuff by category neatly in the glove box or center console. I grab the garbage and recycling out of my car every time I get out at home. I also try to keep the trunk as clutter-free as possible. General clutter clearing observations: Don’t try to fit into anyone else’s clutter clearing methodology. When you truly make your systems and habits yours, they will delight you and you will maintain them. Tweak as needed because life changes and your stuff changes as you change. That is perfectly okay! Above all, make your home a haven for you. This isn’t rocket science. With a little thought in your spare moments, trial and error, and reading the occasional clutter clearing book or article to stay motivated, you can do this! Drop the procrastination and perfectionism. Everything is on a continuum. We can only do our best—learn from the past, create potential, proactively look forward, and make courageous course changes as we go—Barbara Tako Trust in God. Always yours, and wishing you peace and clutter-free joy, — Barbara Tako Barbara is a clutter clearing motivational speaker and author of Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life (O Books, 2010), a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. She also is a breast cancer and melanoma survivor who wrote Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools—We’ll get you through this. Sign up for her free monthly clutter clearing tips newsletter at http://www.clutterclearingchoices.com.
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Many of you have either already planned your summer vacations or are in the midst of doing so. Obviously, there are many things to figure out. Where does everyone want to go? When can we fit vacation time into everyone’s schedule? What can we afford? A couple of years ago, my wife Tee and I were at a baseball tournament watching our grandson play. A girl about 10 years old walked by and the front of her t-shirt said, “I have no life. My brother plays baseball!” At first glance it was hilarious, but in reality, the parents and all the child’s siblings, could probably wear that same shirt. Whether it be baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, cheer, band, dance or any other extra-curricular activity, we need to be careful that we keep it in perspective and not allow it to rule our schedules, and in turn our lives. Sometimes the most well-meaning parents let their children’s activities become top priority – over church, over time with family, etc. – to the point that it becomes an idol. Remember that some of the most fun and enjoyable moments are pick-up games in the back yard with paper plates for bases, a talent show in your living room where your kids are the stars, a neighborhood cookout where you roast hotdogs and marshmallows – times when everyone is laughing and having fun, and it doesn’t cost a dime or close to it. Those times are priceless! Be intentional with your time this summer – and be sure you are creating memories that will last a lifetime!
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Congressman Gary Palmer took the oath of office for his second term representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives earlier this year. As the country adjusts to policies under the new Trump administration, he will continue to serve as the voice of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Bibb, Chilton, and Coosa counties in Washington, D.C. A Christian since childhood, Palmer has used politics as a platform to demonstrate respect, conservative values, and the exciting realities of the American dream. A native of Hackleburg in northwest Alabama, Palmer says growing up in a rural part of the state meant playing in his Gary Palmer is one of at least 75 members of the House of Representatives who sleep in their offices grandpa’s barn with his brothers and the boys that lived in Washington, D.C. He says Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy do the same. “Our work load is extremely heavy,” he says. “I also do it because I don’t want to be a down the road. He hunted in the woods and worked in resident of Washington, D.C. I am a resident of Hoover, Ala., and I come home every week.” the gardens on the family’s 40-acre farm, raising cows and picking strawberries. Palmer’s father had grown up during the Great Depression and dropped out of school in the eighth grade, so when Palmer made education a priority and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1977, he was the first member of his family to receive a college degree. “For me it was an opportunity to open the door for the rest of my family,” he remembers, noting that his younger siblings followed his lead and went into careers in banking and engineering, then his mother went back to school as well. “My mom had finished high school but always wanted to be a nurse. She went to community college and got a nursing degree. It was a transformative moment not just for me but for my whole family.”
As he enters his second term representing Alabama’s Sixth District, Congressman Palmer uses Facebook, Twitter, and Palmer.House.gov to inform local citizens on important national issues, his committee work, and new bills and resolutions sent to the House floor for consideration. He also speaks frequently at area events in order to meet with constituents face to face.
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While at Alabama, Palmer was a walk-on wide receiver for Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He still carries with him the lessons he learned on the field. “I remember us losing the first game of the year in 1975 to Missouri; it was on a Monday night, and it was a team that I think had only won one game the year before.” The three-hour scrimmage Coach Bryant put the team through the following weekend was one of the hottest, toughest football practices Palmer had ever attended. The turf burn on his forearm left a scar that didn’t fade for 15 years. “We went undefeated the rest of the year. Losing that first game illustrates how you’ve always got to be prepared. You’ve always got to do your best, and you can’t take anything for granted. Losing that game probably cost us a shot at the National Championship.” Palmer earned a B.S. in Operations Management and worked in the private sector for 12 years before attending a summer Counseling Enrichment Program at Focus on the Family that inspired him to found the Alabama Family Alliance. Now the Alabama Policy Institute, the non-profit research organization is a “conservative think tank” that informs Alabama citizens on legislative issues being debated
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Citing the 1 Corinthians mandate that believers are to be the aroma of Christ, Palmer says after a particularly tough meeting with some of the Democrats in Washington, D.C., he recently reminded another member of Congress that their goal should be calm collaboration. “I said that Romans teaches us that as much as it is possible for us, we are to be at peace with all men. An aroma is not a stench— it’s pleasant.”
Palmer’s involvement with Focus on the Family also gave him the chance to meet American philosopher and Christian author Dallas Willard. Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines made an impact on his commitment to spiritual practices. “A lot of people are disciplined in what they eat and their exercise regiment and it’s all about the body and health—I’m all for that, I do that myself—but there’s also spiritual disciplines Reflecting on how far he’s come since his Palmer and his wife Ann live in Hoover, Ala. and attend Briarwood that help develop the whole person,” he boyhood days in Hackleburg, Palmer says Presbyterian Church. Their children, Rob (23), Claire (29) and says. Palmer writes devotionals based on the opportunity the U.S. affords its citiKathleen (25), graduated from Briarwood Christian School and then personal reflection and Bible study and says zens is perhaps unmatched by any other attended Auburn University. that while they are mostly for his personal country in the world. “There is very good benefit, he shares them via e-mail with his peers. ingenuity among the American people. They are hard workers. They are confident workers, and I see that in the people of Alabama. They are good neighElected to the House of Representatives for his first term in 2014, Palmer bors,” he says. “Here’s a guy that grew up pretty much dirt poor with a dad says faith directly overlaps with his duties as a Congressman because faith who was a logger with an eighth grade education, and now he is in Congress. defines his character, and character influences every decision he makes. Some I don’t know that there’s any country in the world where that could happen. people expressed surprise when he shook hands with Hillary Clinton at the And I’m not the only story like that up here [in Washington, D.C.]. That’s one conclusion of the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. He says simple courtesies of the beautiful things about this country is that if we’re willing to work hard, are a matter of living out his faith. “It’s never wrong to show respect. It speaks we’re disciplined, we’re willing to make some sacrifices, we have patience—we more about your character how you treat people you do not necessarily agree can go as far as our abilities will take us.” Palmer is quick to point out those with or do not like than it does how you treat people you do agree with or abilities come from God and he leans on God daily for direction. “Prayer is do like. In politics, we need to pay more attention to [the fact that] we have like breathing,” he says. “It’s really been helpful to me knowing that my future an obligation, particularly as a Christian—especially as a Christian—to treat is not in my hands or any human hands. It’s in His hands.” people with respect.” — Camille Smith Platt
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E NCOU R AG I NG W OR D THE Rock This year at The Jimmie Hale Mission our emphasis is to “firm up the foundation.” Before we explore additional programs, ministries or expansion projects, we want to make sure our foundation is solid to support growth. Foundation is defined as that on which something is founded; the basis of anything; the prepared base on which some structure rests. A solid, firm, strong foundation is required for any structure. You can have both quality materials and competent craftsmanship but if the foundation is faulty, you will have problems with the structure. The same can be said regarding life. We need to have a firm foundation to build our lives upon. It needs to be a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 3:11 says, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” This life foundation of faith needs to be comprised of Judeo-Christian values along with a biblical belief system. These will assist in one’s ability to make better life choices. In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus talks about the two life foundations. The wise man built his house (life) on the rock. Wisdom comes from hearing, believing and adhering to the Word of God. When the storms of life come, the foundation will hold and the house will stand firm. The foolish man built his house on the sand. This foundation was faulty because he didn’t hear the words of Jesus and act upon them. When the storms of life came, the house fell and great was its fall. Many lives are being beaten down and shattered because their life foundation is not built on the rock, the Word of God. Make sure your life foundation is built on THE Rock. Like the hymn says, “This rock is Jesus, yes He’s the one. This rock is Jesus the only One. Be very sure, be very sure. Your anchor holds and grips the solid rock.” — Tony Cooper, Celebrating 26 Years of Service as Exec. Director Jimmie Hale Mission, www.jimmiehalemission.com
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Successful Aging This is the third of a five part series on how to age successfully. Our third strategy to refining age, adding years without adding pain, disease and dementia is perhaps the easiest and certainly crucial. Gerontologist Henry Lodge, MD of Manhattan and faculty member of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons puts it very frank, “Don’t Eat Crap!” Instead of chips, desserts, canned, frozen and processed foods down to slice of pizza and a fatty sausage dogs, it is time we acknowledged how bad these food items truly are for us and to give them up. Aging Nutrition 101 We need the good fats, unsaturated fats in our diet to build strong resilient cells and tissues. Avoid foods fried in saturated fats. This’ bad’ fat raises LDL or bad cholesterol and increases inflammation to invade artery walls causing build up of plaque which lead to a variety of heart diseases. Consistent diets high in saturate and trans fat as well as sugar increases the formation of proteins implicated and linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. When you over-eat starch or carbs, you tell your body to send in the wrecking crew of dangerous chemicals: insulin, gastric acid and many others. These digestion chemicals break down the starch into sugar which sends your body into hyperabsorption or hyper break down. In this hyperabsorption the body absorbs every last starchy/sugary calorie as stored energy or ‘fat’. This stored energy is saturated fat, the fat that dominates our diet today. So we eat carbs which turns into saturated fats on top of saturated fats, i.e. gooy sausage dog on a white bun with chips and soda. As a result of this hyperabsorption caused from constant and continual consumption of carbs over the years, we overeaters suffer diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, arthritis, cancer. No wonder we are all so heavy. No wonder we are all suffering and are in pain. Just eat the good stuff: fresh fruits (not much, just one or two servings per day), fresh vegetables and whole grains. Make sure your breads are made from true whole grains, (whole wheat does not usually count as whole grain, read the label). All three major foods help to ease our digestion, slow down the absorption of fat and cleanse our colon, keeping it working and keeping us as healthy and as cancer free as possible. The second important reason to indulge in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and whole grains is so your body can absorb trace vitamins and minerals or micronutrients they provide that canned, industry processed foods or store bought supplements cannot provide. Micronutrients are absolutely essential to having a strong immune system, the best heart and bone health, good productive blood formation and very importantly, proper and effective muscle and brain function. Four eating rules for the rest of your life: DO NOT EAT STARCH or refined carbohydrates, the white foods such as plain white potatoes, white rice and practically anything made with refined white flour. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables and WHOLE grain foods. Go real-super easy, on saturated and trans fats. Read the label. We are committed to exercising our bodies and our brains to reproduce and activate cells, creating a healthy energetic body. These are stages one and two. We can help this renewal and growth by avoiding simple carbohydrates and easing up on the saturated and trans fat and provide our cells with nutrients. Stage three in a nut shell, no pun intended, eat healthy. — Janet Rich Pittman Dementia Administrator, Practitioner, and Prevention Specialist www.TheBrainNerd.com
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presented by: Jason’s Fitness
1 on 1 with Jason S. Greene: H.I.I.T.
Beach season is coming at you and it is coming fast! So, what better time to talk about one of the fastest most effective ways to workout. It is called High Intensity Interval Training or H.I.I.T. for short. H.I.I.T. it is one of the quickest ways to burn body fat and increase cardio function. You know you should exercise, and one of the main reasons is to keep your heart in shape. Unfortunately, most people in the South won’t exercise until at least one doctor tells them they are going to die from a heart attack if they don’t! Everyone thinks of effective cardio-vascular exercise as being on a treadmill or exercise bike for an hour or more, bored out of their mind. So, we get the immediate excuse “I don’t have time’. Which is an absolute lie, straight from the bowels of hell, but we will save that rant for another day. I want to give you a brief description of H.I.I.T. It is a simple system of exercise where you do short bouts of intense anaerobic exercise, interspersed with less intense recovery periods. H.I.I.T. is nothing new or magical. H.I.I.T. has been performed for as long as man has walked on the earth. Think about running an all out sprint when you were a child, then stopping to catch your breath only to take off running again. That was a form of H.I.I.T. Most H.I.I.T. workouts only take 9-20 minutes, which is a big fat hairy deal if you have ever used the excuse “I don’t have time”. Which is the lie I mentioned earlier, because I know you can spare 9-20 minutes 4 or 5 times a week? My favorite method of H.I.I.T. is known as the Tabata method. It uses 20 seconds of ultra-intense exercise (at an intensity of about 170% of VO2max) followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated continuously for 4 minutes (8 cycles). That means with warm up and cool down your total workout time is 12-minutes! One study, comparing H.I.I.T. to traditional lower intensity training, demonstrated 2.5 hours of sprint interval training produced similar biochemical muscle changes as 10.5 hours of endurance training and produced similar endurance performance benefits. The other benefit of H.I.I.T. is the fact you can use a wider variety of exercises. In other words you are not limited to just running, cycling, or any of the other forms of traditional cardiovascular exercise. You can utilize weight training, body weight exercises, such as pushups, jump rope, stair climbing, etc. Anything that causes you to reach a high level of intensity quickly will do the job. I will also tell you that H.I.I.T. style exercise is not for everyone. Some people just do not like to participate in high intensity training of any kind. If you are naturally drawn to sports like basketball, football, tennis, soccer, or volleyball, fast explosive sports, you are going to love H.I.I.T. style exercise. If growing up you liked to run cross-country or you enjoy long walks now, H.I.I.T. may not be your cup of tea. One thing I know for sure is if you don’t enjoy it, you won’t stick with it, and if you don’t stick with it…nothing works. Time to H.I.I.T. it! — Jason S. Greene E-mail your question to Jason@JasonsFitness.com You can see this exercise and many others demonstrated at www. southfit.com!
Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical, health or scientific fitness advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program, or weight loss diet---especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity, or have any health problems.
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Rising Teen Health Risk in Alabama At the recent Kick Butts Day rally in Birmingham, Ala., new research was shared regarding teen smoking in Alabama. According to the 2016 Alabama Youth Tobacco Survey, in which Children’s of Alabama partnered with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Alabama Department of Alabama middle and high school students participated in the March 15 Birmingham Kick Butts Day Rally at Kelly Public Health: Ingram Park.
• About 15 percent of middle school students and 37 percent of high school students in Alabama have tried smoking a cigarette. • About 12 percent of middle school and 26 percent of high school students in Alabama have tried cigars or cigarillos. • About 6 percent of middle school and 15 percent of high school students in Alabama have tried an electronic cigarette. “Nationally about 90 percent of smokers start using tobacco regularly by the time they are 18, and we know from the December 2016 Surgeon General’s Report that three million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2015. The nicotine in tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, is addictive. Teenagers, with their developing brains, are more likely to become addicted to nicotine than adults so it is crucial to prevent them from using tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, in this critical period of their lives,” said Dr. Susan Walley, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a pediatric hospitalist at Children’s of Alabama. For more details on the study and the Kick Butts Day rally visit www.BirminghamChristian.com and click on Articles/News.
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Called to Enjoy the Warmer Weather The most experienced turkey hunters and world champion turkey callers recently converged upon Mark’s Outdoors in Vestavia, Ala. for TURKEY DAY! The annual event, Known for sharing his great hunting expertise on the Outdoor Channel’s Primos held right before spring Truth about Hunting, Jimmy Primos is turkey season kicked off, seen here next to some of his hunting included five-time world calls available year round at Mark’s Outdoors. champion turkey caller Daniel Boggan of Whisker’s Catfish Catering prepared delicious catfi sh Preston Pittman and even 5-Time World Champion Turkey Caller, Preston Pittman on site at Mark’s Outdoors and discusses with a customer calls and camo. And if you haven’t already, “Turkey Man” himself, Mark’s staff, including owner Dana Whitlock Stockli, served up 435 remember to find and champion caller Eddie plates of free catfish and fixings for “Like” Mark’s Outdoors on Facebook to keep up with upcoming events Salter. Customers could Turkey Day! like Turkey Day as well as new product arrivals and specials. Happy learn first-hand from hunting! dozens of experts about new cutting edge products and techniques as well as enjoy a free Whisker’s Catfish lunch served up by Mark’s Outdoors staff. — Mark’s Outdoors www.marksoutdoors.com Spring turkey season will continue through April 30 and whether this is your first season or your fifteenth, one thing all turkey hunters agree on is turkey hunting takes work- especially perfecting your call. If you are having a hard time deciding what call to use, try each type of call and see which one, or ones, feel good to you. If you still don’t have a preference, ask yourself which one allows you to achieve that turkey sound Eddie Salter, host of Turkey Man on the Sportsman Channel, demonstrates his champion winning turkey calls. you are looking for the best and the easiest? The most important thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong decision. Most calls are inexpensive enough that you could buy one of each type without breaking the bank. And if you are still having a hard time deciding, let one of the Mark’s Outdoors staff members help you pick out your new favorite call. Airport Schilllinger The store is stocked with 4707 Airport Blvd 435 Schillinger Rd all types of calls to choose Mobile Al, 36608 Mobile Al, 36695 from. 251-461-9933 251-639-1163 Knight & Hale mouth call builder Chris Parrish was on site creating calls for Mark’s customers.
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Fellowship Bass Tournament Features Bassmaster Champ Randy Howell Get your rod and reel ready, May 6 Valley View Baptist Church will host its 9th annual Fellowship Bass Tournament on Lake Tuscaloosa. The entry fee to this event is hard to pass up. All you need to do is attend a mandatory May 4 Thursday night devotional featuring Bassmaster Classic Winner, Randy Howell who will share his testimony at 7pm. Check-in starts at 5:30pm. You do not have to be a registered participant in the tournament to attend the devotional. The church is located at 8820 Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa. The tournament begins at first safe light at Binion Creek Boat Landing, North Port and ends at 3pm. The tournament payouts include a $1000 first place prize in the Open Division and a $500 first place prize in the high school division. There are cash prizes for second and third place as well. Register on line at www.thevalleyinfo.
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Dave Says
Dear Dave, One of my relatives just graduated from college with $20,000 in student loan debt. Her boyfriend graduated, too, and he has over $100,000 in student loan debt. They want to get married, so she’s looking for a job. He wants to go to graduate school, and take out more loans to remain a full-time student. The idea of even more debt hanging over their heads really bothers her. Do you have any advice? — Denise Dear Denise, You don’t throw away a great, potentially lifelong, relationship just because of debt. Things like laziness, dishonesty, and irresponsible behavior are deal breakers, though. Those are flaws that usually don’t go away. I’m glad she’s looking for a job, but her boyfriend needs to be working, too. There’s no excuse for either of them being full-time students with more than $120,000 in combined student loan debt hanging over their heads. Lots of people hold down real jobs, save money, and further their educations on a part-time basis. If she were my niece, I would encourage her to have an open and honest discussion with her boyfriend about their future, and how he plans on paying for graduate school. She also needs to be very real about her feelings in this situation. If, after that, he still wants to just borrow more money and not work outside of school, then she might have a difficult decision ahead. However, if he realizes how damaging additional debt could be to their relationship, and he’s willing to work while continuing his education, I think their future together looks much brighter. — Dave Ramsey
Dear Dave, My husband and I heard about your plan, but we’re not sure what to do next. We have between $400,000 and $500,000 in a 401(k) for retirement, but we don’t have any other savings. We’re both in our forties, and the only debt we have is our house, so what should we do about Baby Steps 4 and 6? — Mary Dear Mary, Overall, you two have done a great job with your money. Let’s go over the Baby Steps you mentioned. Baby Step 4 is putting 15 percent of your income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement plans. Baby Step 6 is paying off your home early. The thing that worries me is you’ve completely skipped Baby Step 3, which is having three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund. This is money set aside strictly for emergencies. The problem right now is if you have a real emergency, you may have to cash out your 401(k). If you do that, you’re going to be penalized 10 percent, plus your tax rate. That’s a real kick in the teeth just because you didn’t do things in the right order. My advice is to temporarily stop your 401(k) contributions until you get a fully funded emergency fund in place. By temporarily, I mean six to eight months at most. That way, you’ll be covered when life happens without having make a big dent in your retirement savings! — Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon offers help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics. New Life Al-Anon meets MWF at 12:00 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2921 Airport Blvd. Courage to Change Adult Children Al-Anon meets Mondays 5:30 p.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 232 Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. Searching For Serenity Adult Children AlAnon meets Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 240, Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. For meeting information call 251-639-5858.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group (South Alabama)- 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7pm. No entrance or support fees associated with the group. VIA Senior Center, 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, 36604. For Meeting information call 251.776.5999. Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group- Touching Hearts Senior Care, 3rd Tuesday of each Month, 11am-12pm, 3263 Demetropolis, Ste10, Mobile, AL 36693, 251.455.4204, no fee all invited
Compassionate Friends Grief Support Group – 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604, (251) 471-1511 Hours: 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of Alzheimer’s Support Group (Fairhope)- Thom- each month as Hospital Wellness Center, 750 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) 660-5661 Discover Groups The groups below help individuals battling adAlzheimer’s Disease Support Group (Mobile)- diction, coping with divorce, suffering from a E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, 169 Mobile loss and co-dependency. This is done through Infirmary Blvd., Mobile, AL (251) 435-6950 a Christ-centered and Bible based approach. Hours: 2nd Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 am New - Discovery Group starting Monday, December 7th from 7-8 pm at Graceport Church,
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Positive Parenting Discovery Group every Tuesday from 7-8 pm Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Interat Christ Anglican, 3275 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile, national Drive, Suite 701, Mobile, AL 36606, Al, 36606 (251) 479-5700 Discovery Group every Thursday at 7 pm at Widowed Persons Group Wings of Life, 800 St. Louis Street, Mobile, Al, Dauphin Way Baptist Church, 3661 Dauphin 36602 Street, Mobile, AL 36608 Group meets Wednesdays at 3:30 pm 251-342-3456 Divorce Recovery Support Group – 6101 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL 36609 Widowed Persons Service of Greater Mobile (251) 342-0462 Grief groups and “Building a New Life” Hours: 6 p.m. - 7:30p.m. every Wednesday group offered at different times and in several locations. Call the WPS office for info. 1204 Mom’s Day Out – Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL, 251-470-6866 First Baptist Church, 806 Government Street Childcare in Downtown for working Moms and Dads, (251) 432-6513, ext. 22, Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, ages 8 Does your organization offer a support group weeks to 4 years for the Bay Area? Mom’s Support Group Tell us! Send your information to: Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Internabayareachristianfamily@mchsi.com tional Drive Ste 701, Mobile, AL 36606, (251) to be listed in upcoming issues 479-5700 Hours: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays
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APRIL 2017 Calendar April 1 24th Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show - Enjoy a display of hundreds of vintage and classic automobiles. Bellingrath Gardens and Home will host the Mobile Bay Mustang Clubs 24th Annual Camellia Classic Open Car Show on the Great Lawn. It’s all for a good cause, proceeds from car registrations will go to Feeding the Gulf Coast (formerly Bay Area Food Bank) and the Autism Society of Alabama. Cost is $13 for adults and $7.50 for children. For more information, contact 251-973-2217. Port of One Featuring Bethel Music Port of One is a city-wide worship event coming to the Saenger Theater featuring Bethel Music, Pastor Joe Johnson and more. The purpose is to ignite our community with love and healing by immersing our community in the presence of the Lord through worship and prayer. April 4 Hope For Healing Celebration Dinner An Evening with Stephen Mansfield on Tuesday, at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Reception 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Dinner and Program 6:30-9:00pm. To further the mission of Victory Health Partners. Call Kim Garrett, 460-2928 for Tickets. April 6-9 Cirque Italia – A creative mix of the best elements of entertainment and technology. A “Never-seen-before” production that combines acrobatics, dance, contortion and even high-performance BMW and roller-skating. All performances are done in ways that push the physical boundaries of human abilities, which leaves audiences amazed and astonished. Show times are 2:30pm, 5:30pm and 8:30pm. April 7 Bellingrath Gardens and Home Celebrates 85th Anniversary - Help us celebrate the 85th anniversary of the date that the Gardens first opened to the public! On April 7, guests may visit the Gardens at a special anniversary rate of $8.50 per person. Members of the Friends of Bellingrath will receive a 20% discount in the Gift Shop. April 8 Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny @ Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Hop on down to Bellingrath for a morning of Easter fun with our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Thousands of Easter
eggs will be scattered across the Great Lawn for children to collect, and there will be plenty of candy and treats for little ones to fill their Easter baskets. After the egg hunt, families are encouraged to enjoy other Easter activities within the Gardens. Registration is required for the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny; to register, call (251) 973-2217. 2017 Mobile Area Special Olympics Track and Field Competition - Approximately 350 very special athletes will be representing close to 40 Mobile area schools in track events such as relays, runs, walks, wheelchair races, and many more. There will also be field events such as running and standing long jump, shotput, javelin, softball and tennis ball throw. Please make plans to join us in cheering on these incredible athletes. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event please reach out to mobilecospecialolympics@gmail.com for more information! The event will be located at St. Paul’s Episcopal School. Praise Fest 2017 - Praise Fest 2017 will be held on Saturday at 6pm at the Bayou La Batre Community Center, 12745 Padgett Switch Road, Irvington. The Christian Music Festival is free and features The Least, John Gee, Gold Frankincense and Myrrh, and Surrender. Concessions will be available with proceeds going to benefit Christ-N-Us Family Shelter. April 12 Brown Bag in Bienville Square - Spring has sprung in downtown Mobile! Come out and listen to the soothing Sounds of live jazz as you lunch in Bienville Square around the historic Ketchum Fountain. Catt Sirten sets up live musicians and the City sets up tables for your enjoyment each Wednesday in the Spring. April 15 Dauphin Island Community Easter Egg Hunt - Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10:00am at Cadillac Square. April 16 Easter Sunrise Service at Bellingrath Gardens and Home - As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, guests are invited to a special Sunrise Service on Live Oak Plaza. The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. and is open to everyone in the community. There is no admission charge. A limited number of chairs will be set up and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. After the service, breakfast will be available for purchase in the Magnolia Cafe. In the case of inclem-
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ent weather, the service will be moved indoors into the Magnolia Cafe. April 21-30 Playhouse in the Park Presents “Bye Bye Birdie” – Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. For more information, email playhouseintheparkmobileal@gmail.com or call 422-5434. April 22 Infirmary Duathlon - hosted by Infirmary Health Duathlon and Infirmary Health, is Saturday, 8-11 a.m. at Mobile Infirmary campus, 166 Mobile Infirmary Drive, Mobile. The event begins with a 2-mile run before competitors take to their bikes for a 10-mile bike ride. The race concludes with a final 2-mile dash to the finish line. April 25 A Night with Nick Saban - Mobile-based Team Focus is pleased to celebrate its tenth year to host its annual fundraiser event “A Night with Nick Saban”. The evening will include a silent auction featuring numerous signed sports memorabilia. Team Focus founder Mike Gottfried will speak and introduce Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban who will speak with the audience. Individual tickets are $75. A table for ten is $750. April 28 Deer Run Homeschool Family Day Camp– Experience a day of camp with your family 9am-3pm, $12 per person. Free for ages 4 and under. Mega relay race, craft, archery, BB guns, fishing tutorial, climbing tower, wagon ride and more. For grades 3 and up: Leap of Faith (no additional cost), Giant Swing ($6), Paintball ($10). Advance registration recommended: DeerRun.camp/events/homeschool. Questions call 888-794-2918.
April 1 St. Mary’s/Knights of Columbus 15th Annual Crawfish & Blue Grass Extravaganza - St. Mary Knights of Columbus hosts the 15th Annual Crawfish & Bluegrass Extravaganza featuring the sounds of Fat Man Squeeze, Delta Reign and The Modern Eldorados, with headliner, Black Irish Texas from Austin.The charity to which proceeds will flow this year is Veterans Recovery Resources, a local charity established by Knight John Kilpatrick and other veterans to provide mental wellness and addiction recovery services to all veterans who need help. Adult tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. High School Students with ID are $15. Children are admitted free.
May 6 Castin’ ‘N Catchin’ – Fishing tournament, Goosepond Colony Resort Lake Guntersville. Benefitting Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama, www.castinncatchin.org
April 29 Blisters for Sisters – Little Sisters of the Poor’s 3rd Annual 5k and Fun Run benefiting our elderly residents at the Sacred Heart Residence. We’ve had a great time each year, and expect this to be our best yet! Please join us. Jubilee Jog - Jubilee Jog 5K and Fun Run to benefit Junior League of Mobile will be held at 5pm. Crawfish for a Cause - Please join us at The Grounds for crawfish and music. All proceeds benefit the USA Arnold Luterman Regional Burn Center.
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A BOUT O U R A DVE RTI S E R S Blue Cliff Career College – 2970 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, 251-473-2220, www.blue.edu Children’s Health System - www.childrensal.org Christopher Mullenix, DMD, MD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 715 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, 251-471-3381, www.mobileoralsurgery.com D&K Suit Discounters – 1714 W. I65 Service Road S, Mobile, 251-665-7350 Deer Run Retreat - 888-794-2918, camps.deerrunretreat.org Greer’s – Locations throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties, www.greers.com Hacienda San Miguel - 880 Schillinger Road, Mobile, AL, 251-633-6122, www.sanmiguelrestaurante.com Jason’s Fitness – 3724 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL, 251-391-1234, www.southfit.com Knollwood Dental Group – 5612 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, 251-666-3982, www.knollwooddentalgroup.com Lighthouse Restaurant - 12495 County Road 23, Irvington, AL, 251-824-2500
Support us by supporting them. Mobile Archdiocese of Mobile – www.mobilearchdiocese.org/giving Mobile Ballet – 251-342-2241, www.mobileballet.org Mostellar Medical Center - 12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington, AL, 251-824-2174, www.mostellarmedical.org Oliver Orthondontics - 5901 Grelot Road, Bldg E, Mobile, AL, 251-639-0801, www.droliverortho.com Palmer’s Toyota Superstore - 470 Schillinger Road South, Mobile, AL, 251-639-0800, www.palmerstoyotasuperstore.com Pickett Orthodontics – 6611 Wall Street, Mobile, 251-607-0110, www.picketortho.com Power 88 Christian Radio Station, Goforth Media, – 6530-B Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, 251-473-8488 and 888-473-8488, www.goforth.org Premier Medical Group - 3701 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL, 251-470-8807, www.pmg.md Saad Healthcare - 1515 University Blvd S, Mobile, AL, 251-287-8907, www.saadhealthcare.com Sav-a-life Mobile, Women’s Resource Center – Sage Ave, Mobile, 251-473-4000, www.savalifemobile.org
The Man About Town - Ray Weinshenker - 251-391-3601
Small’s Mortuary & Cremation Services – 7000 Bellingrath Rd, Theodore, 251-653-1421, www.smallsmortuary.com
The Martin Center - 4621 Morrison Drive, Mobile, AL, 251-344-7474, www.themartincenter.com
Zaxby’s of Mobile - Three Locations to Serve You, Schillingers Road, Hwy 90 & Springhill Ave, www.zaxbys.com/mobile
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