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The downtown trolley now offers a more complete downtown route with three stops and a virtual tour video.

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hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are three scheduled stops: the Rosa Parks Museum, the Capitol and Old Alabama Town. The trolley comes back in an hour to pick you up or you can also hop on the trolley at any location along its route. A unique addition to the trolley is the flat-screen televisions that take the passengers through an informative virtual tour of downtown Montgomery so no site is missed! Ronnie Taylor, of Troy University, was instrumental in developing this video production, which is overlaid with interviews featuring Mary Ann Neely, a City Historian. The Capital Dreams Bus and the trolley can both be chartered for private events such as reunions, parties, church groups or other organizations. Mr. Steve Jones, Special Projects Manager for the City of Montgomery stated, “The city of Montgomery wants this to be an experience, not just a ride.”

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. . . is well known for its tours of downtown Montgomery. The trolley has been in Montgomery for 13+ years. Formerly, the trolley system was half-owned by the city, and the other half was federally owned. This meant that all routes had to be federally approved, and no variations of the routes could be made, even for chartered trolleys. Another downside to the federal ownership was that you couldn’t see all the sites on one trolley ride. You had to ride the trolley twice, with two different routes, in order to see all of downtown’s historical sites, government centers and city landmarks. A few years ago, the city purchased a new trolley as well as “The Capital Dreams Bus.” Both the trolley and the Capital Dreams Bus can seat roughly 35 people at one time. The trolley has combined the previous two routes into one 30-minute route, so that close to 30 sites can now be seen. The 35-minute route begins at Union Station and leaves on the

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A Word from Our Mayor

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Grateful. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

As we enter the season of thanks, there are many things for which we can be

grateful. Of course family and good health should top the lists of those of us blessed to have both; but there are also some things that we can be thankful for as residents of the River Region.

The latest business confidence index shows that once again Montgomery is

on top. This quarter we share the distinction with Mobile, but nevertheless it is a good economic indicator. It’s calculated by polling business owners in Alabama’s four largest cities and asking them if they are optimistic about the future. Montgomery has had the highest index for 13 of the last 17 quarters. During those four quarters when we were not in the top spot, we were ranked second.

Communities with healthy business climates often have higher employment

rates. In September (the last month for which we have numbers) we had 1,200 fewer unemployed people than we had in August. We will continue to press forward to get to “full employment”.

According to the Alabama Policy Council, Montgomery is the most business-

friendly city among Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and us. We are ranked eighth in the state and tip our hats to Millbrook and Prattville who are ranked first and second respectively. All River Region residents can be thankful that existing partnerships are successfully luring businesses and jobs.

Last month, developers broke ground at the former Frank Lieu site in

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downtown Montgomery. For years, it has been a surface parking lot. In the future it will

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be the setting for retail shops, a restaurant and residential units on the upper floors.

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New apartments are also coming to Maxwell Boulevard across from the Wright Flyer. By this time next year, Montgomery will have 500 additional apartment units.

We have long said residential rooftops attract retail. The adage continues to

ring true. Outdoor enthusiasts will be grateful when Gander Mountain opens its first Montgomery store on the Eastern Boulevard in the former Sports Authority location. We are also thankful that our area is primed to get its first Whole Foods Market store. The grocery chain specializes in natural and organic foods. The 40,000 square foot store will employ about 175 people.

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Lastly, we are very thankful for all of the upcoming special events in

Montgomery. The Christmas Light Festival at the Zoo is always a family favorite. Who among us doesn’t enjoy a great parade? ASU’s homecoming parade is November 22nd and Santa Claus is coming to our town on December 19th. He will likely hang around after the parade to enjoy the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl the next day at the Cramton Bowl. We hope to see each and every one of you having a great time in Montgomery. Todd Strange Mayor 4

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2 What's New in the City? 4 A Word from our Mayor 12 Sights To See 14 Health & Fitness 24 Life Lessons 28 workforce 32 Good Taste 36 Faith 40 Education Station 50 Meow Woof & Chirp 52 Insurance 101 54 Worth A Look 56 Shopping Spree 60 Kid's Corner 64 Date Book 66 Map It Out

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Alabama News on CBS & ABC 47 Alabama Shakespeare Festival 26 American Forest Management 29 Capitol Oyster Bar 33, 46 Chris' Hot Dogs 32 Christ the Redeemer 26 Churchill Academy 44 Cronier's Fine Jewelry 56-57 Dentistry for Children 15 Deramus Hearing Aid Centers 37, Back Cover Doug's 2 Salon 55 Eastside Grille 38 Faulkner University 13, 40 Filet & Vine 35 Fine Line Engravers & Gifts 58 Golden Shears 58 Harriott II 24, 44 Jackson Hospital 19 Lee & Lan Florist 45 Looney’s SuperSkate 61 Lush Makeup Art 54 Macon East Academy 44 McQuick Printing 13 Montgomery Humane Society 63 Nick Drollette Photography 25 Oak Grove Inn 7, 16-17 Old Alabama Town 38 Pediatrics at Twilight 26 Pet Pawtography by Diana Bunch 62 Phoenix Salon & Spa 39 Primary EyeCare 20-21 Quite the Pair 58 RezFIT 15, 18 River Region TV 27 State Farm, Henry Hernandez 52-53 Steak ’n Shake 34 SuperCuts 49 Tasha Scott, Life Coach 24, 48 Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital 50-51 Office of Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. 23 The Shoppes of My Kids Attic 61 The Space Walker 60 Tonya Speed Dance Studio 38, 55 Troy University Montgomery 41 Two Blessings Gift Boutique 59 UPS Store 48 WCOV / Fox 20 22 Wilson Shaw IT 28

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Oak Grove is nestled in the rolling garden landscape of Grove Park. Nature offers the quiet, secure setting for Oak Grove Inn. Past the single entry/exit Elizabethan stone gate house, private tree lined streets (lighted dusk to dawn), lead to the resort style entry of the Inn. The inviting English style architecture of the Inn stretches across the broad expanse of buildings, and provides a relaxing style of comfort and livability to let you enjoy each day more than the past. The professionally landscaped and maintained grounds enhance the view and offer a sense of home and security. Here, there is a complete staff of healthcare professionals that understand, anticipate, and offer care and services to enhance your level of participation and abilities. At Oak Grove Inn, individuals can enjoy a full lifestyle in a community of friends. It's no wonder Oak Grove Inn was voted Montgomery's Best Assisted Living Facility.

Gestalt and Genius Loci by Thomas Kaufmann

in Downtown Montgomery

S.H. Kress Department Store Building on Dexter Avenue, avec architecture detail en glorieux

I’ve been teaching my students at the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science how to grasp the concept of a term used to describe experiences which rate as the highest, best, and most meaningful experiences in life one can have, and which happen all the time. The term can be used to describe the experience of climbing up a leeward knoll to it’s summit, and beholding a breathtaking panoramic landscape………or sitting quietly, reading a tremendous novel which opens your mind and senses to an idea that you find compelling, and which you completely understand and identify with. It could even be used to describe the experience from a film or a movement of music that ‘affects you’…..and makes you ‘feel something’……..all of these, and much, much more is known as experiencing ‘Gestalt’. When Gestalt principles of design are employed successfully, the users immediately grasp, identify with, and understand the beauty and majesty of vistas and viewsheds, as well as the very same in literature, art, music, theater, film, or architecture. My 3rd year design professor in architecture is the one who first imparted the idea of ‘Gestalt’ to me, when he drew a simple outline sketch of the Dome-‐Rotunda of St. Peter’s Basilica and a a human figure within, declaring in his distinct Scottish brogue -‐ “This is Gestalt..….this is architectural space that has real power……people inherently know and understand this type of space”. That was 30 years ago, and I’ve never forgotten that valuable lesson. 8

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In order for ‘Gestalt’ experience to be successful in downtown anywhere in the world, there must be the prevailing element of what is known as ‘Genius Loci’ -‐ the prevailing character or atmosphere of a place, or ‘spirit of place’. Architecture plays a tremendous role in defining a city, being one of the principal, if not the sole principal contributor in creating the prevailing character or atmosphere of a city. This is universally true worldwide, and we know that this is so very true of our beloved city.

Our irreplaceable historic fabric on Dexter, chaired by the Klein and Son Building & Clock; avec architecture detail assui en glorieux

As we examine our downtown Montgomery, the logic behind it’s Genius Loci follows this line of reasoning:

A typical city block is so marked by it’s historic architecture, even over a considerable window of time. This is in essence what defines each individual building, which in turn defines the city block, which in turn defines the street, which in turn defines the district, which in turn defines the city, especially in terms of it’s prevailing character and atmosphere, or ‘Genius Loci’ – spirit of place.

Our very own Dexter Avenue is still extremely rich in possessing very good ‘bones’ and ‘imageability’ of the remaining antique building stock, including what are now known as the more Modern examples, or ‘Recent Past’ architecture – being built sometime around or after the Second World War. Dexter Avenue still possesses a diverse collection of buildings from a window of building that is around 150 – 170 years old. There are still some remnants of the first brick structures on Dexter that date to the 1840’s, no doubt, along with the Civil War era structures, late 19th & early 20th century structures, Recent Past structures, and the examples from our generation to present, all contributing to a tremendous sense of Genius Loci for our Fair City. The Pride of Montgomery

But, let’s not leave the discussion on a general level, let’s think upon what Robert Adkin, the late Peter O’ Toole’s drama teacher once told him concerning how to develop as an actor: “Don’t broaden – Deepen”! And that is exactly what we must do to preserve our historic architecture, not only in our downtown, but everywhere in our city in order to retain and reinforce this wonderful quality and virtue known as ‘Genius Loci’. With that being established, the next question is how do we deepen with respect to our historic architecture? The answer – by ‘looking deeply’ at, indeed, ‘looking deeply’ into the details of our historic architecture.

Excellent example of Italianate (above) …..and Art Deco (above) on Dexter Avenue

‘Recent Past’ Terrazzo Store Entry Signage (above) ……… and magnificent Art Deco parapet work on Dexter Avenue

If the details of historic buildings are not deeply considered in any downtown revitalization initiative, the end result will almost always be one where ‘spirit of place’ is sought, but not found, and consequently, the wonderful element of Gestalt is also lost in the experience. The photos shown above are only a sample of the many distinctive features and character defining details that give our downtown it’s charm and interest. From the multi-‐layered planes and Baroque architectural details of the Italianate-‐style Klein and Son Building’s exterior façade to the very refined Art Deco detailing of adjacent buildings on the same block, including the magnificent S.H. Kress Department Store Building façade, and including the Art Moderne storefront entrances, such as one for the former Diana Shoppe, all of these details and much, much, more give Montgomery the tremendous power of ‘Genius Loci’ to our city. 10

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Every element and facet of a historic building is worthy of consideration for preservation: from historic paint color schemes, to original doors, windows, brick, stone, carrara glass, cast-‐iron storefront assemblies, chrome metal edging details, signage, lighting, transom windows, display windows, prism glass, awnings, lettering, and much more. More to the point, is the importance of the details of the historic buildings which the user can see, touch, and appreciate on the ‘street level’. Indeed, these are those details which generate the greatest life and energy for America’s ‘Main Streets’. Without the inclusion of these important details, historic downtown storefronts become only a little more than Hollywood studio sets. The historic details make all of the difference.

Crown Square -‐ 14th Street in Old North St. Louis

To prove this theorem, I would like to include for the reader some photographs of the wonderfully revitalized Crown Square -‐ 14th Street in Old North St. Louis (above), which proves how important it is to ‘really study’ historic photographs of downtown businesses before commencing with design and construction plans for rehabilitating historic storefront buildings, and especially the face of the same – the building’s street façade. This redevelopment project was completed fairly recently when I visited St. Louis in October of 2010. Though the redevelopment was freshly done, the appearance of the storefronts/streetscape is authentic and convincing in representing the various periods and phases of history of Old North, even including some Recent Past examples, all marvelously done with attention to historic architectural detail, construction technique, craftsmanship, material, texture, and color. The Pride of Montgomery

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A Proud Heritage by Geoff Stough

He then sailed back to London to get his family and return to his new business. However, upon returning to London, he found his wife had died. He remained in London long enough to settle accounts, remarry, and begin searching for a ship to return to Jamestowne.

very Thanksgiving, I pause to remember my Mayflower ancestor, Stephen Hopkins, and what he and his family endured during the first feast we now celebrate. Hopkins first came to the “New World” aboard the Sea Venture in order to bring new supplies to the Jamestowne colony. The ship ran aground in what is now Bermuda and it took some time for the crew to make the journey to Jamestowne. Once in the new colony, Hopkins established a new business and served for several years under Capt. John Smith at Jamestowne Colony.

opkins eventually found passage to Jamestowne on a small ship named the Mayflower. On board, he and his family were referred to as one of the “others” since their intentions for sailing to the new colony were not religious, rather business. However, the ship was caught in a storm and landed in Plymouth, not Jamestowne. Hopkins was one of the forty-one signers of the Mayflower Compact and an influential leader in the colony, serving as assistant to the Governor. He was asked by the Governor of the colony to serve as ambassador to the Indians. It is documented many of the tribe

leaders spent the night in his home or the tavern he ran during times of negotiation.

tephen Hopkins was a member of the early Mayflower exploratory parties. As he was well-versed in the hunting techniques and general lifestyle of American Indians from his years in Jamestowne, Virginia, which was later found to be quite useful to the Pilgrim leadership.

he first formal meeting with the Indians was held at Hopkins’ house and he was called upon to participate in early Pilgrim visits with the Indian leader Massasoit, who had also donated food to the settlers during the first, harsh winter when supplies were dangerously low. Over the years Hopkins' assistance to Pilgrims leaders such as Myles Standish and Edward Winslow regarding his knowledge of the local Indian languages was found to be quite useful. Due to Hopkins’ leadership and interaction with the Indians, the first feast between the two cultures, now called Thanksgiving, was held. The first feast was held in 1621 at Plymouth where the settlers held a harvest feast after a successful growing season. Afterwards, feasts in late autumn or early winter continued sporadically. At first, these were impromptu religious observances, but later civil traditions.

here is much more to Stephen Hopkins than written in this account. However, his descendants have a distinguished heritage in such a great, although sometimes controversial, ancestor.

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Controversy Meets Reality By Dr. Frank Rho

It seems like there’s a lot more concern about our global environment we live in and its effect on our health than ever before. We have genetically altered food, monster chickens and cows that make us crazy. We have global warming, avian flu, ebola, ozone, super-bacteria and super-viruses. Other things have changed too. Our access to information is incredible, information is literally crammed into us through news channels and the Internet. Meanwhile, we are generally growing more discerning in our trust of our governing organizations such as the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and the Medical and Dental Associations. Over the years, I’ve been practicing dentistry, there have been some major controversies over some of the materials that are commonly used in dentistry today. Let’s see if we can cut through the potential political posturing and the media hype of two of the major ones that I frequently get asked about by patients today. Dental amalgam fillings (silver fillings) which contain mercury and, next month, bonded tooth colored fillings which can contain bis phenol A. Dental amalgam fillings are a mixture of about 50% elemental mercury by weight. The other 50% is made up of powdered silver, tin and copper. They are strong, last a long time and have been used for over 150 years in over a hundred million patients. About 10-15 years ago, concern about mercury and its link to cancer and neurological disorders started to rise prompting independent, university and government organizations from many countries to study its risks extensively. There are hundreds of studies and repeated studies about the levels and potential toxicity of mercury in people who have amalgam fillings. They read like this: …borrrrinng. Let me try to explain without the yawns. There are a number of different kinds of mercury. Of them, elemental mercury is what is in dental amalgams, methyl-mercury is the kind you’ll find in fish. Of the two, methlylmercury is more toxic. In the studies, they measured the mercury levels of people who had 15 or more amalgam fillings in their teeth. The levels of mercury in all of the studies were well below the levels in which the FDA and WHO claim can cause adverse health effects and, as of now, it is approved for adults and children over 6 years old in the United States. That being said, there are numerous subjective stories and accounts of thousands of people who have said that their overall health and mood had improved drastically once they had their amalgam fillings removed. Many countries, such as Sweden, Germany, Norway and Denmark and largely in Japan have banned amalgam fillings altogether. And early 2013, the UN signed a treaty to phase out the use of amalgam fillings worldwide. So the governing bodies say that it is safe to use and at the same time are working to phase it out because of its toxicity and environmental effects. Does this make sense to you? It doesn’t to me either, and there’s the rub. With all this directly opposing information what should you do for you and your family? First, don’t panic. If you already have amalgam fillings, you’re going to be fine. The studies report that your exposure is extremely low. However, if you or someone in your family needs a filling, or if you already have amalgam fillings and are concerned about them, talk to your dentist about alternative ways to fix your teeth without using amalgam. Today’s dentistry offers many options in restoring your teeth to be beautiful and healthy. If there’s a controversy over the safety of the materials that is used in your and your loved ones mouths, then let’s allow the people in the suits and lab coats debate it for the next 20 years and we’ll just simply avoid using it altogether. Have a great November and a Happy Thanksgiving! DR. RHO KNOWS... GUMS & TEETH

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

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Mj Lyerly: I had great years in my home and loved my yard, however friends convinced me it was time to leave my home and look at independent living facilities. It was the best suggestion ever given and I best move I found and moved into Oak Grove Inn assisted living! I feel very secure living here and my apartment here has a lovely balcony and very pleasant surroundings, including many activities and friendly people. My best friend, Nikki, my Yorkie, lives with me. On our daily walks, Nikki loves to stop and see his loving friends at Oak Grove. Hazel Quiggins / Anne Byram: Ms. Hazel Quiggin’s daughter, Elizabeth Byram, stated that it is a rare opportunity for both my mother and my mother-‐in-‐law to live in the same beautiful facility. My mother, Ms Hazel Quiggins and my mother-‐in-‐law, Ms. Anne Byram are so happy and content at Oak Grove Inn! This is a big weight off my and my husband, Jim Byram’s shoulders. To know that both of our mothers love where they live is a rare treat for all of our family and for them. Anne Ramsey: Living at Oak Grove Inn is living a step from heaven. After leaving my home, I knew it would be difficult to live in new surroundings. I have since learned to embrace these changes in my life and now enjoy my new friends at Oak Grove and consider them my family. I am involved in many activities during the day including Sunday worship service. Staying involved keeps me positive and inspired to stay active while enjoying new friends. My son, Radney Ramsey, has been so supportive and feels this was the best move for me to be cared for by a wonderful staff on a daily basis. I am truly happy at Oak Grove. Jack & Jean Wong: My wife and I lived in California. Our daughter, Irene Gribben and her husband Alan Gribben, live in Alabama and wanted both of us to move here so we could be close to family. Irene & Alan found Oak Grove Inn and moved us here. We will probably stay here for the rest of our lives. We enjoy living here in the independent living apartement, and enjoy our new friends! We love our children and that our children are able to visit with us daily. My children are very glad that we are both happy and well taken care of by Oak Grove Inn. Hugh Darden: I am a native of Alabama and grew up here. I left during the time of the war. After further schooling and being at MIT for 40 years, I retired and moved back to Montgomery. My daughter, Karen Bowers, found Oak Grove Inn and it has exceeded anything I could have imagined. It is rewarding to live here with new friends, and have a meaningful lifestyle. Due to my physical needs, and also wanting to be close to my family and grandchildren, it was the right decision!

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Locally-owned, Oak Grove Inn offers: • Privacy and security as well as the chance to enjoy daily life with active residents of similar interests and tastes. • Beauty shop, pool, jacuzzi, club house, library, etc. • Selective menus offered daily • Planned activities to strengthen mind & body • Housekeeping Services • Complimentary transportation services Monday-Friday • And Much More!

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What Makes us Different by Corey & Donna Ellis

Here at RezFIT, we pride ourselves on helping the average individual, as well as athletes, reach his and her goals & become more healthy and in shape. Our style of training is a little different than most, because it's specifically geared towards creating lean muscle, defining the body, and decreasing body fat. Hence rendering the quote, "cut up". Our trainings at RezFIT are core focused. We believe that if your core muscles, (extending from the outer middle back, down to the hip/ glute area), are strong and or built up, your entire regiment will be flawed through lack of ability from non developed core strength. We indulge in a plethora of accessory exercises, with lighter weights, higher repetitions, and CONTROLLED speed, to create the definition for your body that you may be seeking. If you desire lean muscle, muscle definition, and or flat abs/ strong core, look no further. RezFIT is THE training facility to obtain your goals. We want to help you, and we want you to succeed! If you are interested in training at the Resolution Training Facility, email us at rezfit@hotmail.com OR resolutioncamp07@hotmail.com. Corey & Donna Ellis Owners of Resolution Fitness Camps 504.915.7879 resolutioncamp07@hotmail.com

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Dr. Fredrick Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Huntingdon College, and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of AL-Birmingham 1984. He has practiced in the Montgomery area for over 27 years and his areas of specialty includes treatment of dry eye syndrome and nutritional eye care, and management of refractive surgery patients.

7 Habits That Are Aging Your Eyes b y D r. Fre d r i c k J a c k s o n

Are you a sun worshiper? Do you stay up late playing on your electronic device? Are you eating fast food a little too often? You are probably accelerating the aging of your eyes- inside and out.

Let's look at 7 habits to consider modifying to keep our eyes looking and feeling good! Rubbing Your Eyes The skin around your eyes is one of the first areas on your face to show signs of aging. Rubbing your eyes can break tiny blood vessels under the skin's surface and cause dark circles and puffy eyes, as well as premature crow's feet and drooping eyelids. Cosmetic eye surgery can rejuvenate the eye area, but prevention is best: Refrain from pulling and tugging at the skin around your eyes.

Forgetting Your Sunglasses Exposing your eyes to the sun's harmful UV and high-energy visible (HEV) Blue rays is a surefire way to prematurely age and damage your eyes, eyelids, and retina. Extended sun exposure leads to: sunburn of the front surface of the eye (photokeratitis); cataracts; macular degeneration; pinguecula and pterygium (unsightly growths on the eye); and even cancer of the eyelid. Wear sunglasses that block 100 percent of UV rays and the most damaging HEV Blue rays whenever you're outdoors — even on overcast days. There is only one sunglass lens that blocks both UV and HEV Blue rays and that is BluTech, a new medical sunglass. This lens is a brown polarized lens that offers the absolute best protection.

Smoking Smoking harms just about every organ in your body — including your eyes. Research has linked cigarette smoking to sight-threatening eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, uveitis, dry eyes and diabetic retinopathy. In fact, smokers are up to four times more likely to go blind, compared with nonsmokers. The good news is that quitting smoking, no matter what your age, can reduce your risk of developing a serious eye condition.

Eating Poorly Are you eating too much fast food and not enough fruits and vegetables? Then you're probably not getting the necessary vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids for optimum eye health. A diet rich in leafy greens, colorful fruit and vegetables, and wild-caught fish such as salmon can help prevent or manage many age-related eye diseases. Eye vitamins and other supplements can help fill in nutritional gaps, but eating a healthful diet, exercising daily and watching your waistline are more effective ways to keep your eyes in top shape. There are specific ocular supplements that will help prevent age related macular degeneration.

Not Getting Enough Quality Sleep It's called beauty sleep for a reason: not enough sleep can accelerate aging, and your eyes often are the first to suffer! In addition to red, bloodshot eyes, lack of sleep also causes dark circles under the eyes, eye twitching, dry eyes and blurry vision. Some cases of glaucoma are associated with lack of sleep. Some causes of lack of sleep are too much caffeine later in the day, and evening use of electronic devices which suppress our natural melatonin production. Not Drinking Enough Water Not getting the recommended eight glasses of water a day and eating a high-sodium diet can cause your body to dehydrate and in turn not produce enough tears to keep your eyes moist and properly nourished. Eye-related symptoms of dehydration include dryness, redness and puffy eyelids.

Not Seeing Your Eye Doctor Regular eye health examinations by your optometrist can detect vision problems, eye diseases and general health problems before you're aware problems exist. Routine exams are especially important because certain sight-threatening diseases such as glaucoma and age related macular degeneration often have no warning signs until there is a permanent, irreversible loss of vision. Inform your eye doctor of your family's eye health history to help determine if you have a high risk for a particular eye disease or condition. If you don't already, start scheduling regular eye exams for you and your family — it just might add years of healthy vision to your life. If you're ready to receive excellent advice on how to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime, call Dr Jackson at Primary Eyecare Associates at 334-271-3900. Located in Montgomery at 8436 Vaughn Road. 20

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How to Overcome Internal Shame By Tasha M. Scott, Personal Development Coach There is nothing more beautiful than a woman who can walk in the confidence of who she is and what her true life’s mission is, but it’s never as easy or as simple as it sounds. One of the biggest obstacles to becoming a disciplined dreamer is internal shame, specifically shame that stems from past mistakes, failures, and unhealthy comparisons to others. For me, this was one of the hardest obstacles to overcome; it had lingered for so long and had caused so much pain and heartache. Shame was one of the contributors to my living a limited life. To become a disciplined dreamer, you must move past your shame and accept and learn from your mistakes, much like Eve did after her fall from heaven. So how do you make your way from shame to hope? Begin with these empowering steps: Confess you made a mistake, Forgive yourself, Take responsibility for your actions, Make a decision to start over, Be accountable as you take action, Celebrate, victories, big and small, Rest in God’s grace and mercy, Learn to hope in God and not the outcome It is more than possible for you to take back your own life, become unstuck and unstoppable, and pursue your dreams. God has a plan for your life, and the setbacks are only meant to make you stronger and teach you important lessons. God has never left you and as long as you have faith in him, he never will. Keep going no matter the hardships you face, the loneliness and the darkness, keep going. Don’t stop now. Keep your faith and you will see glimmers of hope to guide you on your journey to finding yourself and finding your true purpose in life. This process involves you waking up to your true power, purpose, and potential, in your personal, spiritual, and professional life. It won’t be easy, but I’m cheering for you and I am here for you should you need me. Let’s pursue an unlimited life together. ~ Tasha M. Scott, @coachtashascott; www.tashamscott.com To schedule a 15-minute no-obligation consultation with Tasha M. Scott, Personal Development Coach, please visit http://www.tashamscott.com/ coaching-programs/

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Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church

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

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

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JT & Leanne - How will you make a difference? As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy JT and I talk about teaching our girls (Kimberlee 18, Ashlee 16 & Beccah 14) to appreciate what they have been given, to be thankful, to be charitable and give back! We remind them that an email or text is nice, but a hand-written letter, like with a pen and paper, is best! Yes, we get the look like we have 3 heads! It's truly a foreign concept in today's teenage world! Consider volunteering. Give your time, energy and talents whenever and wherever you can. There are so many great and reputable organizations and non-profits that would benefit – even with donating an hour or two a month. We had a great reminder the other day of the old saying “Your kids do as you do”. Kim, our Huntingdon College Freshman, decided to become a volunteer at the Montgomery Humane Society. Now, the hardest thing for her to learn will be that we can’t take all of the homeless animals home, but she is doing something with her time that is not revolving around herself. In today’s “all about me & instant gratification” society – JT and I are very proud! It reminds us that what we do and how we act is watched by younger eyes! I am excited to see how our younger two girls, when they get older, will give back and make a difference. That is what leaving a legacy is all about! How will you make a difference? How will your children see you paying it forward? As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas – help a family, fill a shoebox, support a neighbor, volunteer – I believe God puts opportunities in front of us to realize how truly blessed we are. Happy Thanksgiving from JT & Leanne and family! Contact JT & Leanne Mix 103 Radio Personalities River Region TV Show (CW & WSFA12) Direct Cell: (334) 380-1950 Email: RiverRegionTV@Gmail.com Websites: www.Mix103.com and www.RiverRegion.TV

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Saturday, November 8th, 7:30am Saturday, November 22nd, 7:30am Join JT & Leanne as they showcase local fun in our community! Join them on their tour of the places, faces and local businesses that make Central Alabama a great place to work, raise a family and socialize! Don’t miss the show! Two weekend specials on WSFA-TV 12! Visit www.riverregion.tv for future dates and times.

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We are HumanbyFirst Kalai Mugilan

Last month, I mentioned that no matter where we go, or what we change externally, if we are not happy with who we are as it has been presented to us; the grass will always look greener to our eyes. This month, an answer to a question you might have asked, “what if I have been presented to me a set of “who I am supposed to be” and I am not happy with it.” You are right, ironically, almost all of us feel that, some labels, we are not happy with, we did not chose them but given. Peculiarly, even the one whom most of us feel has been presented with all that we wish we had, for instance a king of a nation, feel like the grass is greener on the other side. We may not be happy with two group of labels; one is changeable and the other is not. We cannot change our gender, race, sexuality, or our past. These labels in general cannot be changed, but, the good news is these are just labels, our minds are not to be boxed by our gender, race, sexuality and our past. These are labels that can be re-interpreted, or re-labeled. All of us carry about thirty labels both changeable and not (i.e. white, black, man, woman, uncle, teacher, preacher, sick…etc.). We are deep inside, beyond all these socially constructed reality labels are one thing for sure; we are humans, just brilliant, beautiful and we are our brothers’ keepers. Our humanity runs deep, deeper than blood. We are all humans, pass all labels, the biggest label is that we are humans, no matter what the label. That we must feel happy with our humanity first, and treat everything else as just what it is, labels. Then, just maybe, the grass that we walk on becomes greener because we are standing on it.

Kalai MugilanAuthor: Reflections in a Broken Mirror. Get your copy on Amazon.com or in Kindle. Monthly Contributor: The Pride of Montgomery; Diversity Trainer: Varietas, LLC Cell Number (205) 243 - 7747

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5th Annual By George Singleton

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.â&#x20AC;? -Ernest Hemingway 30

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The 5th Annual Riverwalk Wine Festival was an amazing event! There were hundreds of residents and non-residents who came out to enjoy and taste various wines. There were 10 main wine distributors who provided all of the wine. While individuals were taking dose of their fancy beverages, many had the opportunity to watch and listen to The John Bull Band live, or watched football via Satelite on flat screens which was provided by Keith Satelite, Inc. Ken Reynolds is the man with the plan. He is the one who originated the idea of the festival. He has visited many wine festivals in the South East Region. So 5 years ago, he decided to start one here in the Capitol City, Montgomery, AL. Since then, it has been a great success that has exposed many wine distributors to many residents and non-residents.

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Good Taste American/Deli American Deli 971 Ann St 334-262-6122 Chappy’s Deli 1611 Perry Hill Rd 334-279-7477 2055 E South Blvd 334-286-9200 8139 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1226 Chick Fil A EastChase 6921 Eastchase Loop Montgomery, AL 36117 334-271-1095 Chick-Fil-A at RSA Tower 201 Monroe St. Montgomery, AL 36104 334-293-4773

Chris’ Hotdogs 138 Dexter Ave 334-265-6850

Lunde’s 201 Montgomery St 334-265-3663

Tenda Chick 5951 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-8547

Mama’s Sack Lunch To Go 21 S Perry St 334-265-5554

Wings Xpress 5780 Woodmere Blvd 334-244-7898

MiMi’s Café 6814 EastChase Pkwy 334-271-0124 Momma Goldberg’s Deli 7960 Vaughn Rd 334-517-1071 Montgomery’s Café at Embassy Suites 300 Tallapoosa St 334-269-5055 Panera Bread 2998 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-0064 7224 EastChase Pkwy 334-274-9170

Courthouse Café 100 S Lawrence St 334-832-1684

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 7005 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1078

El Paso Chili Company 539 N Eastern Blvd 334-244-0118

Ruddle’s Pub Grill 3133 Bell Rd 334-277-8710

Five Guys Burgers & Fries 7220 EastChase Pkwy 334-239-7220

Schlotzsky’s Deli 5055 Carmichael Rd 334-409-9993

Flames Grill 142 Montgomery St 334-264-0100 Flips Uptown Grill 3900 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-8833 7900 Vaughn Rd 334-270-5559 Guthrie’s 5376 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-8300 7216 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-3331 Hamburger King 547 S Decatur St 334-262-1798 Honey Baked Ham 2816 E South Blvd 334-284-9100 Jason’s Deli 1520 Eastern Blvd 334-409-9890 32

Scott St. Deli 412 Scott St 334-264-9415 Shoney’s 850 Eastern Blvd 334-396-8533

Steak ’n Shake Prattville 2313 Cobbs Ford Rd. 334-290-0036 Steak Out 3271 Malcolm Dr 334-270-0747 2930 Carter Hill Rd 334-269-1800 Stop & Sip Coffee 981 Adams Ave 334-230-9989 Sundown East 3416 Atlanta Hwy 334-271-0501

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Wishbone Café 61 Bridge St 334-356-4175 7028 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-7270 Zaxby’s 3130 Taylor Rd 334-481-0406 6453 Atlanta Hwy 334-277-8066 2923 Eastern Blvd 334-420-3500 2675 Zelda Rd 334-293-9933

Asian/Indian Ala Thai Classic 963 Ann St 334-240-2549 Ala Thai East 6663 Atlanta Hwy 334-271-3141 Asia Bistro & Seafood 7839 Vaughn Rd 334-213-3628 Bombay Masala 109 Eastern Blvd 334-272-8510

Kabuki Steakhouse 7834 Vaughn Rd 334-273-8885

Saigon Deli 2323 Eastern Blvd 334-279-5921

Thai Gratiem 8868 Minnie Brown Rd 334-215-9960

Buffet City 5461 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-1678

King Buffet 2727 Bell Rd 334-273-8883

Satsuki 6534 Atlanta Hwy 334-239-7450

Top China 9160 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1668

Choices Restaurant 80 Commerce St 334-262-0888

Korean Garden 2891 Vaughn Plaza Rd 334-277-5685

Shilla 3526 Eastdale Cir 334-354-3026

East China 8153 Vaughn Rd 334-279-1779

Lek’s Railroad Thai at Union Station 300 Water St 334-269-0708

Shogun Japanese 5215 Carmichael Rd 334-271-6999

Green Papaya 409 Coliseum Blvd 334-395-7654 Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 6561 Atlanta Hwy 334-260-7799 181D Eastern Blvd 334-260-6111 India Palace 3007H McGehee Rd 334-281-1200

Lek’s Taste of Thailand 5421 Atlanta Hwy 334-244-8994 Midori 5824 Woodmere Blvd 334-593-1754 Ming’s Garden 1741 Eastern Blvd 334-277-8188 Miyako Japanese 8173 Vaughn Rd 334-215-2275

St. Café 2777 Eastern Blvd 334-396-2232 The Super Buffet 5831 Atlanta Hwy 334-215-0055

Bakery Cupcakes by Tish 1940 Mulberry St. 334-625-0999

Louisa's Bakery 1039 Woodley Rd 334-356-1212 Barbeque

Sushi Café 3004 Zelda Rd 334-819-7060

Country’s Barbecue 2610 Zelda Rd 334-262-6211 5761 Atlanta Hwy 334-270-0126

Sushi Yama 2070 Eastern Blvd 334-612-7800

Dreamland BBQ 101 Tallapoosa St 334-273-7427

Jim ’N Nicks Bar-B-Q 6415 Atlanta Hwy 334-213-0046

Cool Beans at Café d'Art 115 Montgomery St 334-269-3302

Chili’s 7355 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-1973

Nancy’s Italian Ice 7976 Vaughn Rd 334-356-1403

32 Degrees Yogurt Bar 7030 EastChase Pkwy 334-272-4773

La Jolla Restaurant & Bar 6854 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-2600

K&J Rib Shack 4255 S Court St 334-356-1368

Shashy’s Fine Foods 1700 Mulberry St 334-263-7341

City Limits Bar & Grill 3585 McGehee Rd 334-239-9130

True 503 Cloverdale Rd 334-356-3814

The Tipping Point 5015 Hampstead High 334-260-9110

Michael’s Table 2960 Zelda Rd 334-272-2500

Dreamz 511 E Edgemont Ave 334-239-7303

Ruby Tuesday Fine Dining 1310 Eastern Blvd 334-396-0224 Central Restaurant 6970 EastChase Loop 129 Coosa St 334-215-2285 334-517-1155

Sam’s Bar-B-Que 3510 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-0008 Sophia’s BBQ 1055 Adams Ave 334-269-1177 Varsity BBQ 5471 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-5444

Café Café Louisa 1034 E Fairview Ave 334-264-4241 Café M One Museum Dr 334-240-4333

Casual Dining All City Coney Island 701 Madison Ave 334-819-4100 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3001 Carter Hill Rd 334-264-9064 3195 Taylor Rd 334-274-0009 6601 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-1902 California Yogurt Kraze 3010 Zelda Rd 334-356-3716 7730 Vaughn Rd 334-215-9135

Eastside Grille 6667 Atlanta Hwy 334-274-1200 The Exchange at Renaissance Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St 334-481-5165

Filet & Vine 431 Cloverdale Rd 334-262-8463 Island Delights 323 Air Base Blvd 334-264-0041

Sinclair’s 1051 E Fairview Ave 334-834-7462 7847 Vaughn Rd 334-271-7654 Smoothie King 7026 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-5621 Smoothies & Things 109 S Court St 334-241-0770 Sommer’s Place 7972 Vaughn Rd 334-279-5401

Greek Mr. G’s 6268 Atlanta Hwy 334-356-4662

Chophouse Vintage Year 405 Cloverdale Rd 334-264-8463 City Grill & Next Door 8147 Vaughn Rd 334-244-0960 Garrett’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-9950 The House Restaurant at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel 201 Tallapoosa St 334-481-5166

Zoe’s Kitchen 7218 EastChase Pkwy 334-270-9115 Zoe’s Kitchen 2960C Zelda Rd 334-395-4698

Italian Carrabba’s Italian 1510 Eastern Blvd 334-271-7500 Cheezie’s Pizza 8125K Decker Ln 334-244-9496 2762 Bell Rd Bldg B

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Minutes from MAXWELL AFB! 334-365-5423 1113H Perry Hill Rd 334-239-9263 CiCi’s Pizza 981 Ann St 334-386-3086 Corsino’s Italian 911 S Court St 334-263-9752 Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs 1712 Carter Hill Rd 334-262-8988 Marco’s Pizza 3171 Taylor Rd 334-356-6000

Ixtapa Bar & Grill 7157 EastChase Pkwy 334-277-7600

Sa Za’s Serious Italian 130 Commerce St 334-495-7292

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy 334-272-5232

Stevi B’s Pizza 5411 Atlanta Hwy 334-279-3112

Jalepenos Restaurant 8157 Vaughn Rd 334-277-2840

Tomatinos 1036 E Fairview Ave 334-264-4241 Mexican Cuco’s 11123 Chantilly Pkwy Suite A 334-271-3528

Midtown Pizza Kitchen 2940 Zelda Rd 334-399-0080

Cuco’s Express 31 S Court St 334-832-0081

Olive Garden 2700 Eastern Blvd 334-260-9220

El Rey Burrito Lounge 1031 E Fairview Ave 334-832-9688

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2313 Cobbs Ford Road Prattville 334-290-0036

Pizza Perfect 428 Coliseum Blvd 334-244-7721

Mellow Mushroom 7915 Vaughn Rd 334-213-6443

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La Zona Rosa 2838 Zelda Rd 334-274-1153 Las Salsas Mexican 7921 Vaughn Rd 334-260-9096 Los Cabos Cantina 1801 Eastern Blvd 334-277-7571 Los Ranchos 127 Eastern Blvd 334-270-1509

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Los Vaqueros 2195 Eastern Blvd 334-277-8339 Moe’s Southwest Grill 2900 Zelda Rd 334-273-9198 7028 EastChase Pkwy 334-356-3333

Tipico De Mexico 3441 Malcolm Dr 334-356-0459

Seafood Bonefish Grill 7020 EastChase Pkwy 334-396-1770

No Way Jose 5338 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-2222 Capitol Oyster Bar at The 8844 Minnie Brown Rd Marina 334-819-7363 617 Shady St 334-288-4217 Salsaritas 8015 Vaughn Rd Jubilee Seafood 334-356-5430 1057 Woodley Rd 334-262-6224 San Marcos Mexican 61 N Burbank Dr Red Lobster 334-279-6680 300 Eastdale Cir 334-277-0780 Santa Fe Express 15 Commerce St Ric & Mos 334-262-7676 3150 Watchman Dr 334-517-1140 Taqueria El Cantaro 1130 Ann St 334-356-7361

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Wintzell’s Oyster House 105 Commerce St 334-262-4257

Eastbrook Café 520 Coliseum Blvd 334-272-2438

Young Barn Pub 5331 Young Barn Rd 334-819-7423

Farmers Market Café 315 N McDonough St 334-262-1970

Filet & Vine Market, Deli, and Farmhouse Kitchen

Odessa’s Blessings 726 Forest Ave 334-265-7726

Peyton’s Place 5344 Atlanta Hwy 334-396-3630 Bottleshoppe started in

Key Largo Bar & Grill 1343 Dalraida Rd 334-272-1402

1997

Rock Bottom American Pub 2430 Eastern Blvd with334-239-7625

partners Derk Lyerly and Jud Blount in Old Cloverdale, Montgomery, Southern 5251 Hampstead High St Piccadilly Cafeteria Wingers Sports Grill Style Alabama. After six months of renovations, the 334-284-8989 2610doors Easternwere Blvd opened to2773 Bell Rd the public in March of 1998.

A Social Event/Bandanas 301 Jefferson St When asked 334-265-911

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Red’s Little opening FiletSchool andHouse Vine, Derk 20 Gardner Rd responds, “My passion and love for beef and 334-584-7955 steaks.” Derk Lylery grewCharles Anthony’s Restaurant Blue Moon up Café working with German chefs beef and went on to work inat the Pub Gail’s Down the St.preparing Café 10044 Chantilly Pkwy 7725 Averritt Dr Wagon Caféwas to open Zelda RdDixie for 20 years. the beef department2739 of Winn HisWheel vision 334-281-3911 334-356-0543 334-279-1009 1961 Maxwell Blvd a facility that not only provided the best cuts of beef available, but 334-265-9979 Longhorn Steakhouse Cornerstone also a deli featuring Golden gourmet Corralsandwiches, soup and salad bar, grocery Pub & 4095 Eastern Blvd 5336 Atlanta Hwy 1480catering Eastern Blvdfor all events. In addition, it contains a store, meals to go and 334-613-7555 Restaurant 334-386-0449 334-532-0020 Bottleshoppe that has central Alabama's largest selection of wine and Crackerbeer, Barrel with over 10,000 bottles of wine and 150 Baumhower’s Restaurant types of beers. If theyOutback Steakhouse Isaiah’s Restaurant 1040 Eastern Blvd 9191 Boyd Cooper Pkwy 2465 Eastern Blvd don't have it, they can it! 135order Mildred St 334-270-9495 334-244-1085

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and wantedTexas Roadhouse Davis Café Longtime friend Jud Blount recognized Derk’s Irish Bredvision Pub & Restaurant Restaurant to partner with him Martin’s to turn the one-stop shop 518 N Decatur St 78 idea Dexter into Ave. a reality. Over7525 EastChase Pkwy 1796 Carter Hill Rd 334-396-7774 334-264-6015 334-834-7559 the years they have expanded 334-265-1767 twice, now occupying over 6500 square feet, and have seating for 140 people.

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

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T H E GIFTS

I know you’ve already realized it, but Christmas is almost upon us! Time (if I can paraphrase the old saying) sure flies when you’re living life. But regardless of how many Christmases our God allows us to share with family and friends, some things never change. The gifts we give and receive become more sophisticated as we age, but one basic truth will always remain: the best things in life really are free. Here are three that are most valuable and precious to me. Time. When I come to the end of my journey here on earth, the one thing I don’t want to do is look back over my life and say, “Girl, you wasted too much time!” So each day I try to make sure each moment is filled with something valuable. That doesn’t mean I try to spend every day working to gain something of value or working to earn money to buy things of material value. Filling each moment with something valuable means that whatever you do, it’s a blessing to you or to someone else. Being a blessing to you means taking a vacation sometimes, getting in some “me” time, or just sitting quietly to contemplate where you are in reaching your goals, obtaining your dreams, or being fulfilled. When it comes to being a

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blessing others, well that can happen in so many ways and most of them have nothing to do with money. Just sharing some of your valuable time with them can be life-changing. Laughter. You know that side-splitting kind of laughter you experience when you hear a really funny joke? It comes from an uncontrollably free place inside. It comes from your soul. It frees you, makes you have to hurry to the restroom, and causes mascara to run in spite of itself ! That kind of laughter can ease the harshest pain for a moment, calm the greatest fear for a few seconds, and soothe a troubled mind if only for a little while. But you know what else that kind of laughter does? It makes us all the same. It connects us. It helps us realize that we’re not alone in the world. Now what better gift could you find anywhere in the universe? Love. This one is so important because sometimes we get too caught up in trying to “prove” we love others or wanting them to do the same for us. We buy. We give. We expect. We buy more. We give more. We expect more. During this holiday season, I want to challenge you to think about only giving gifts that

your loved ones really need (especially the adults). It might be a very hard task, but I can almost guarantee you that beside each name one gift will fit all . . . and that’s love. Unconditional. Uncomplicated. Uncompromising. Love. As a gift to me, do this for the special people in your life: buy three boxes for each of them. Leave them empty and wrap them beautifully. On Christmas morning, sit quietly as they open them one by one. With each person, decide which gift you want to give them first – time, laughter, or love – and tell them why you’re sharing that gift with them. Do the same for the other two. It might sound a little strange, but I’ll bet the sincerity of your giving these gifts will be appreciated more than you know. Merry Christmas, PRIDE readers.

Rev. Dr. Wendy R. Coleman serves as Pastor of First Congregational Christian Church, UCC, and as Chair for the Department of Theatre Arts at Alabama State University.

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Education Station Public Schools Montgomery Public Schools 334-223-6700

Lighthouse Christian Academy 334-271-4200

Private Schools Alabama Christian Academy 334-277-1985

Macon-East Academy 334-277-6566

Calvary Christian 334-281-9633 Churchill Academy 334-270-4225 Eastwood Christian School 334-273-1164 Evangel Christian Academy 334-272-3882 Frazer Memorial 334-279-0271 Green Gate 334-281-3300

Holy Cross Episcopal School 334-395-8222

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Montessori Academy 334-262-8685 The Montgomery Academy 334-272-8210 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School 334-272-7220 SafetyNet Academy 334-277-1334 Saint James School 334-277-8033 St. Bede 334-277-8551 St. Jude Educational Institute 334-264-5376

Seventh Day Adventist 334-272-6437

Faulkner University 334-272-5820

Success Unlimited Academy 334-819-8005

Fortis College 334-272-3857

Trinity Presbyterian School 334-213-2100

Huntingdon College 334-833-4497

Special Needs Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 334-262-0824

Jones School of Law 334-386-7495

Sylvan Learning Center 334-262-0043 Universities Alabama State University 334-229-4100 Amridge University 334-387-3878 Auburn Montgomery 334-244-3000

Prince Institute of Professional Studies 334-271-1670 South University 334-395-8800 Trenholm State Technical College 334-420-4200 Troy University 334-241-953

Virginia College 334-277-3390

Thanksgiving Trivia! Thanksgiving Day is important to us as Americans and we have many traditions, none of which are similar to the first celebration in the fall 1621. Can you imagine a football game between the Wampanoag Indians and the Plymouth Puritans? How about a game of Turkey Trivia? Hopefully these facts about Thanksgiving will enable you enjoy this day in a new light.

What was the name of the ship the Puritans used to sail into Plymouth Rock? A) Nina B) Mayflower C) Mayfair D) Puritans Progress

The first Thanksgiving Day was in the fall of 1621 in Plymouth, MA and lasted days. A) 5 B) 3 C) 6 D) 1

What drink did the Puritans bring with them on the boat? A) Root Beer B) Grog C) Beer D) Wine

were the Indians who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land. A) Cherokee B) Navajo C) Walapai D) Wampanoag

By Yvonna Richardson 5 By the fall of 1621, 8 (TRUE / FALSE) The first

only half of the pilgrims had survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a Thanksgiving feast. Pilgrim leader, Governor , and Chief, Massasoit had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in the year 1621 and invited the neighboring Indians also to the feast. A) William Bradford B) John Bradford C) Thomas Bradford D) Kenneth Bradford

(TRUE / FALSE) Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who opposed him. It is believed that Franklin then named the male turkey as 'tom' to spite Jefferson.

Thanksgiving menu consisted of duck, geese, fish, lobster, berries, dried fruit, and vegetables.

(TRUE / FALSE) Congress continues to veto a proclamation declaring that now and onwards Thanksgiving will be observed as a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November every year.

(TRUE / FALSE) The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by giving thanks to God and the Native Americans for helping the Pilgrims survive the harsh winter weather.

(TRUE / FALSE) When the Pilgrims arrived in North America, the clothing of the Native Americans was made of woven plants and deer skin.

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Spotlight on the Capitol Oyster Bar...

The Capitol Oyster Bar is not just your local seafood restaurant, but also a place where you can be entertained with live music. There are musicans and customers who travel across the country and around the world just to visit and perform at the Capitol Oyster Bar. The restaurant was purchased by Lewis Mashburn in has been in business ever since. However, around 2010 BP oil spill happened, they had to close down for about That set back did not deter them from opening back

1996, and when the 6 months. up again.

The Capital Oyster Bar is currently located on the marina off of Shady street. It has only been at this location for approximately 3.5 years. The marina is now under renovation. The owner hopes to have everything up to par before spring of 2015, so everyone can enjoy their boats in the sun!

Victor WainWright For the third year straight Victor has been 'nominated' for the prestigious Pinetop Perkins "Piano Player of the Year" award by the Blues Foundation for the Blues Music Awards! Victor wins the prestigious BMA Award for Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year 2013!! Victor WainWright performed at Capitol Oyster Bar Sunday, October 26, 2014 46

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Don’t Limit Me Book and Journal by Tasha Scott

Don’t Limit Me, is the first book by Tasha M. Scott, a local Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Coach. She presents her tried and true methods to empower highachieving women to regain their passion, joy and freedom for life by focusing on personal development, so they can maximize their potential and positively impact their communities, and the world. Her powerful personal experiences, insight, faith, and practical application tools are used to help women gain clarity, confidence and purpose. Scott’s message declares, “The only thing that “limits” us in life is our own limited thinking.” “Tasha Scott has written a powerful and engaging book that will help you get out of your own way. Whether you are stuck in fear, shame, excuse making, self-pity, or just don’t have a clue who you are; Tasha gives you the biblical tools to break free and become the person God designed you to be.” -Leslie Vernick

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

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4319 Atlanta Hwy 2751 Legends Pkwy (in Prattville)

Separation Anxiety: The “Elf on the Shelf “ for Pet Owners

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S ep ara t i o n A nxiet y : The “El f on th e S h el f “ for Pe t O w n ers by Dr. Zeb A. King As the holidays approach, separation anxiety becomes more common in dogs. During the holidays pet owners travel, attend holiday functions or act as host to holiday festivities. All require subtle changes to a pet’s regular routine causing signs of separation anxiety or worsening of an already existing anxiety problem. Nothing can be more frustrating than returning home to find your sofa shredded, door scratched, house soiled, or belongings destroyed. Understanding what causes separation anxiety can help pet owners cure the problem. It just takes a combination of “human” and “pet” conditioning. First, pet owners must understand the signs of “separation anxiety.” The condition consists of persistent howling, barking or whimpering when you leave, even if your absence is for a short time. The behavior manifests to destruction of property and even house soiling. In some cases, excessive drooling will occur. Without behavior intervention, separation anxiety can develop into other anxiety problems in dogs including noise phobias and body destruction including excessive chewing of the feet or tail. Separation anxiety is the most common anxiety disorder I see, but it is easy to prevent and treat. The treatment is not difficult; if the “human” is willing to change some bad habits they have unintentionally created. NO EMOTIONAL FAREWELLS: Any excitement created before you leave transforms into anxiety for your dog. This means do not get your dog worked up with your emotional farewell. You should treat your departure exactly like you treat every day activities like laundry, preparing meals or opening the mail. The best farewell is done when you get your keys and leave. Believe it or not, this type of “good by” is healthier for you dog’s psyche than the “emotional” farewell many dog owners give. PROVIDE A SPECIAL TOY: Before your departure, leave a “special” time consuming treat like a food filled kong toy. This distracts your pet from your departure and gives him/her something to do while you are away. NO EMOTIONAL RETURNS: Ignore your dog when you return if he/she meets you with uncontrollable excitement. Ignoring your pet can be tough, but it is needed in order to confirm to him/her that it is a normal activity when you return. Once your dog has settled down then give him/her attention. DOGGIE DAYCARE: Consider a fun and interactive doggie daycare if you will be leaving for long periods of time during the day. A good program should provide a safe and loving environment that emphases exercise and socialization. ALONE TIME: Encourage your dog to play with his/her toys without you. This gives them the security of knowing they can still have fun when you are away. EXERCISE: A build up of stored energy can cause multiple behavior problems in a dog. When owners leave, their dog acts out because he/she does not know what to do with built up energy. If you do not have time to exercise your dog daily, consider enrolling him/her in a reliable doggie daycare program. MEDICATION: If your dog suffers from severe separation anxiety your veterinarian may suggest a medication that increases serotonin production. However, medications is meant to facilitate a behavior modification program not replace it. Holidays are a time for you and your family to enjoy each other. This often means normal day-to-day routines change. Pets must understand this change is temporary. To ensure a smooth transition exist when separation is necessary remember leaving and returning without emotion. Also, provide several bouts of exercise daily to offset a build up of excess energy. For many pet owners, doggie daycare programs provide an excellent option for exercise and socialization. By providing a little “human” and “pet” behavior modification, hopefully you can prevent separation anxiety in your companion friend and keep the “jingle” in your “bells” ringing this holiday season.

Dr. King is a 2005 graduate of the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a current member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. 50

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Insurance 101

Do You Really Need Life Insurance? by Henry Hernandez, State Farm™ Insurance Agent

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

Who is Life Insurance For?

What Can My Life Insurance Cover?

Having dependents of any kind necessitates life insurance. Here are examples:

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

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

• Paying off debt

• Stay-at-home spouses. Life insurance isn’t just for breadwinners. It can help cover the cost of replacing the services of stay-at-home parents. • Single parents. These individuals are typically the sole source of support for their children. Life insurance can help provide for children financially should their parent die. • Singles. Single individuals could be responsible for aging parents or may have significant debt. “Life insurance helps make sure those debts are paid,” Feldman says. • Retirees. Insurance can help replace income from parttime work, Social Security benefits, pensions or other employer benefits. It helps spouses continue living as they’re accustomed. • Empty nesters. Older adults may have custody of a grandchild or provide support for other family members. Life insurance may help this care to continue. • Business owners. Life insurance has many benefits for business owners, such as helping protect family members from taking on a person’s professional debt, or providing funds for survivors to buy out the deceased’s interest.

• Financing an education • Settling estate taxes • Contributing to charity • Creating an inheritance • Replacing income • Replacing employer benefits Are there additional benefits? Some policies also offer living benefits. Whole policies and universal life policies accumulate value that can be tapped as retirement income or used to help cover unexpected expenses. Universal life policies also may have riders allowing chronically ill policyholders to withdraw the face amount during their lifetimes to help cover long-term care costs or to prepare loved ones financially before passing. To get an idea of how much life insurance you might need, contact State Farm® agent Henry Hernandez.

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

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Henry Hernandez, Agent 3574 Quad Parkway Montgomery, AL 36116 Office: (334) 271-6000 Fax: (334) 271-6202 www.HenryHernandez.net NMLS #1092375

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Worth A Look

Fall Must-Have Trends to Rock NOW!

by Rebekah Edwards LUSH Makeup Art

Red lips are still in style, but now that the weather is cooler, it's time to tone down the glossy look for a matte look! A sharp crimson red mixed with a soft brown suede will add both confidence and style! To finish off your look, once lipstick is applied, lightly place a tissue over your lips and lightly brush a translucent powder over the tissue at your lips, viola! You have a matte finish! Secondly, during the holiday rush we have a tendency of those unwanted pimples to pop up! Remember don't pick! Let it heal on its own and apply a small dab of tinted powder to the area, concealer then powder again. Try to lightly dab and not push. This will help the area conceal better for all those family pictures. Finally, try a dark manicure for your nails.. Dark smoky colors are in for the fall, and go great with all the coats we will be getting out! Try dark chocolates and smoky Greys! These latest trends and styles can be located at Doug's 2 Salon-Spa.

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Have you heard? Doug’s 2 Salon-Spa is expanding! Doug’s 2.5 will open this fall. Doug’s 2.5 will offer salon only services. Come and see us! We will be located 8121 Vaughn Road, a few doors up from Doug’s 2 in the Peppertree Shopping Center.

8131 Vaughn Road • 334-396-7120

Moscow Ballet Performance What an amazing turnout for the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker auditions. 13 studios were represented and 60 girls casted! Such a wonderful opportunity. MPAC one night performance is November 25, 2014. Like the Facebook of Tonya Speed's Dance Connection for more pictures and to get more details later! Thanks to MANY dance teachers in the area for encouraging your dancers to participate.

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Shopping Spree

Bracelets

by Geri Cronier

Graduate Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, and VP Croniers Fine Jewelry

Today in bracelet design, people are mixing fine and vintage pieces with rough metals, blackening agents around stones, and materials like leather and wood. The juxtaposition of the more casual and natural-looking materials create a less formal, everyday look. The stacking of the many designs gives a person the ability to get a different look each day and has an artistic flair as well. Everyone wants to use their jewelry to make a statement and express their personality in different ways from day to day. The ability to use bracelets as a component part of an overall look makes us all like painters with different colors and designs. Tennis bracelets are just plain lines of diamonds and many people have them and think that they are only dressy. Famous tennis player, Chris Evert, made them sporty and popular for daily wear in the 1980s. Now people seek to stack sterling, leather, solid stone bangles, and vintage designs in addition to blackened almost gothic looking pieces with these to create a modern impression just like a room with furniture from different periods with all the pieces seamlessly flowing. Many people inherit tennis bracelets from mothers or grandmothers and are not sure how to wear them with their existing pieces. Often the person has all white gold jewelry and inherits a yellow gold tennis bracelet. By stacking this piece with a two-tone or blackened bracelet, it makes a new design that is more reasonable and relevant to the person's existing wardrobe. Something awesome on your wrist says something cool about where you've been and where you're going. So check out the many directions for your own bracelet wardrobe! Many are as low as $200 and create a more earthy or vintage feel paired with the items you already own.

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

Fine Line Engravers & Gifts

Find Unique Engravable Gifts & Wedding Supplies

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

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

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

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Come grab gifts for your loved ones! Quite the Pair Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

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15 Mitylene Park Lane Montgomery, Alabama 36117 334-356-8745 phone 334-356-8746 fax quitethepair@hotmail.com

Male Grooming Salon Scalp Treatment Spa Packages Manicure/pedicure Cigar Lounge Shoe Shine And other cosmetology services are available!

Mon-Fri 8:00am-6pm Sat 6:00am-4pm

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Call us today! (334) 262-7800

A Unique Shopping Experience Offering Gifts for Home, Holidays, Weddings or any Occasion

Find Us On Facebook Monday: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm

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Kid's Corner

Crafting Gratitude

by Kasey Hope

I always enjoy creating with my daughter, but if we can do something that holds a higher purpose, it's doubly special. Here is a fun little something we made as a way to remember to be thankful each day. We started with a simple craft box. I glued a knob on top and then let my little girl have fun painting. Next, I added black and made a few "thankful strips." We took it home and set it on the table. The intent of this little box is that each night at dinner it will remind us to jot a few things down that we are thankful for: a visible reminder to begin and end each day with gratitude. It will be overflowing very soon, just another reminder of the blessings that overflow. When gratitude is where your focus is, all the other stuff (stress, jealousy, worries, anxiety) starts to fade just a bit. And for that I am thankful. Kasey Hope is an Auburn University graduate and the owner of P'zazz Art Studio in Prattville, where she has been teaching art lessons to adults and children for 7 years.

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NEW! After School Program Indoor Fun Center Party Rooms Open Play Contact Owners Allen and Dawneese Bowen for more information! 334-546-8116 1514 • West Street • Montgomery, Alabama 36106

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The Shoppes of My Kids Attic Christmas Open House November 22nd from 10am-4pm!!

Open Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Find us!

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

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For more information call 334-405-0622 www.montgomeryhumane.com

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Datebook Murder Mystery Cruise November 1st, Nov. 8th, Nov. 22nd, Nov. 29th

Riverfront-Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 Boarding Time: 5pm, Cruise Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets: $35 for adults and $20 for children. Concessions and Cash Bar will be available.

Trunk or Treat Festival Party November 1st, 2014 5:00pm-7:00pm

Capital City Church of Nazerene 4450 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery 36106 334-272-8176 There will be a giant Bounce House to play in and free hotdogs. Come out and have a great time!

Making Strides for Breast Cancer November 1st, 2014

Riverwalk Ampitheater 200 Coosa Street Come out and walk for a great cause. The walk starts at 9:00am!

The Ladies of High Tea November 4th, 2014 3:00pm

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL The Ladies of High Tea meet the first Tuesday of each month at 3pm. Bring your cup for tea and join!

Scenic Lunch Cruise November 5th, 2014

Riverfront-Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The cruise begins boarding at 11am and cruises from 11:30pm-1230pm. Tickets will be only $20 and they include lunch

Dinner Cruise November 7th, Nov. 14th, Nov. 21st, Nov. 28th

Riverfront--Harriott II 200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The cruise boards at 6:30 and departs at 7:00pm. Returns to dock at 9:00pm. There will be anniversary and birthday packages available. There will be live entertainment and concessions as well.

Veteran's Day Parade and Concert November 11th, 2014 11am

State Capitol and City Hall Auditorium Location: Downtown The 2014 Montgomery River Region Veterans Day PArade will begin at 11am in front of the State Capitol and will proceed down Monroe Street. Following the parade, the Capitol Sounds band will perform a veterans Day Concert inside the City Hall Auditorium beginning at 12 noon. Rain or shine!

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City Hall Auditorium 334-224-4424 The Capitol Sounds Concert Band will be performing Sounds of Autumn at the City Hall Auditorium at 7pm! This will be on the heels of the Veteran's Day concert. However, this will not be the same selections in the music repeated!

Go Firefly Night Run November 15th, 2014 4:00pm

Alabama Nature Center/Lanark Pavilion 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, AL; 334-2854550 Are you ready for a cool, new run at the ANC? Runners and walkers will experience the trails at night. Come glow with us at the Alabama Nature Center's inaugral Firefly 5K Evening Trail Run! Join your running buddies on the mulched and boardwalk paths for a sunset 5K! Feel free to make yourself shine as bright as you can! Enjoy the post race after party with refreshments, music and an awards ceremony. Get your shine on!

Stich and Share November 20th, 2014 3:30pm-5:30pm

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL Come join us! We will be quilting this month!

The Lowder Chess Club Every Saturday

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL The Lowder Chess Club would like to welcome you to join them. They meet each Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. All ages and levels are invited to attend.

Pajama Story Time Every Monday

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL Our Pajama Story Time is each Monday evening 5:30pm-6:15pm. Remember at PJST it is perfectly okay to wear pajamas and bring a pillow (and/or a stuffed friend).

Gamer's Club Every First and Third Friday

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL Ages 8 to 18 are welcomed to sign up at the front desk for the Gamer's Club every first and third Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. A signed permission slip must be on file to participate, and a parent or guardian must stay with the participants during the program,

Rainbow Loom Every Fourth Friday

Lowder Library Bell Road, Montgomery, AL Rainbow Loom meets every fourth Friday of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm. The program will be continued until rubber bands are out. If you have your own loom, please bring it.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 American Forest Management 2 Capital City Oyster Bar 3 Chris' Hot Dogs 4 Christ the Redeemer 5 Churchill Academy 6 Cronier’s Fine Jewelry 7 Deramus Hearing 8 Doug's 2 Salon 9 Eastside Grille 10 Filet & Vine 11 Fine Line Engravers & Gifts 12 Fitzgerald Museum 13 Golden Shears 14 Green Gate School 15 Harriott II 16 Hue Studio 17 Jackson Hospital 18 27

Lee & Lan Florist 19

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Looney’s SuperSkate 20

Lush Makeup Art 21 26

McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP 22 Montgomery Humane Society 23 Old Alabama Town 24 Oak Grove Inn 25 Pediatrics at Twilight 26

Phoenix Salon & Spa 27 Primary EyeCare 28

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Rez Fit 30 State Farm - Henry Hernandez 31

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Tasha Scott, Life Coach 33 Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital 34 Office of Dr. Rachelle Janush, D.O. 35 The Shoppes of My Kids Attic 36 The Space Walker 37 Tonya Speed Dance Studio 38 Troy University Montgomery 39 Two Blessings Gift Boutique 40 Wilson Shaw IT 41