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8 A Gracious Plenty — Carron Morrow

13 Social Security — Kylle’ McKinney

17 Moving Free — Mirabai Holland

22 The Creative Crafter — Callie Corley

23 MoneyWi$e — Alan Wallace

27 Off The Beaten Path — Niko Corley

28 Medicare Open Enrollment

30 In Every Life — Arlene Morris

31 Prime Diversions — Mark Glass

32 Calendar

24 - NOT Homefor the holidays.

A sample of holiday destinations — mountain vistas, a living history village, a working farm,

or a fun-loving city. By Janet Adams

10 - Full/Part-time GrandparentingAn increasing number of grandparents are taking on thechild-rearing role traditionally done by the parent, whether through divorce, death, or other circumstances.

14 - War In AlabamaViolence erupts as Creek “Red Sticks” launch

attacks aimed at driving settlers from the Creek’s ancestral home. By Alan Wallace

18 - When Poets Met GeneralsIn the 1960s and early ‘70s, the football game stirring the most passion wasn’t Auburn and Alabama, but Lanier and Lee high schools. By Tom Ensey

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Mention the words “Lee-Lanier” and it’s guaranteed someone within ear shot has a memory

from their high school days in Montgom-ery in the 1960s or early 70s. The foot-ball match-up each November was THE game, and like Big Bam Shows and the Alabama State Fair, the Lee-Lanier rivalry remains part of the collective memory of those of us who grew up here. This month, writer Tom Ensey recalls the ex-citement of that monster rivalry, show-casing the Lee-Lanier football phenom-enon in When Poets Met Generals (page 18). The retelling of this classic chapter in local history is a must-read, whether you grew up here or not.

From classic football rivalries to the kick-off of the holiday season, November brings recollections of family, fun-filled festivals, and fabulous Thanksgiving meals.

I haven’t spent a Thanksgiving in Montgomery since I married in 1979. In-stead we’ve visited my husband’s family in Troy, where my in-laws celebrated Thanksgiving in high traditional American style. With a lineage in this country going back to the American Revolution, it’s a celebration handed down through generations.

As a young bride, Thanksgiving in Troy was a sharp contrast to the Thanks-givings I’d grown up with. In my own family’s household, along with turkey and dressing, our small family of five was just as likely to have roasted lamb with potatoes, green beans in tomato sauce, and a giant Greek salad. A uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving was happily adopted by the Greek families I knew, recognizing it as a day to be thankful. And we were.

My first Troy Thanksgiving was definitely different, in style if not substance. Every family member from far and near was in attendance, including most of the in-laws’ parents (mine, too), along with friends and acquaintances. My mother-in-law used to say that everyone needed a place to go on Thanksgiving — and if she knew someone who didn’t, they were invited to the meal we shared. The focus was on fellowship and a palpable sense of thankfulness that we were all together again — to laugh, tell a year’s worth of new stories, and repeat the old collective memories that bound our extended family together.

Mama Corley planned the event for weeks, putting out her best for this holiday, with fine linens, china, the family silver, and a feast like none other. The menu was massive -- smoked turkey breast, corn bread as well as oyster dress-ing, sweet potato casserole, field peas, butter beans, squash casserole, broccoli casserole, rice and giblet gravy, homemade cranberry sauce and store-bought cranberry jelly, apricot salad, and yeast rolls. Eating it all was out of the question, but everyone made a noble attempt. Then, after the dishes were cleared, out came the homemade pies — mincemeat, pecan, pumpkin, chocolate. My, oh my, we all loved pie!

Over the years our celebration has changed. My brother-and-sister-in-law have graciously hosted the meal in recent years. We remember loved ones who are no longer with us and embrace new faces around the table, welcoming them into the clan by marriage, birth or friendship. The compelling sense of family still permeates the day, and along with it our thankfulness that, for the most part, we are together again, creating new memories and adding to the fabric of our family tapestry.

May you have a fun and family-filled Thanksgiving!

Sandra Polizos, Editor

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Heavy Drinking May Lead to Stroke Earlier in Life A new study, published in Neurology®, shows that people who

have three or more alcoholic drinks per day may be at higher risk for experiencing a stroke almost a decade and a half earlier in life than those who do not drink heavily. Heavy drinking has been consistently identified as a risk factor for a type of stroke called intracerebral hem-orrhage which is caused by bleeding in the brain rather than a blood clot.

The study found that heavy drinkers experienced a stroke at an average age of 60, 14 years before the average age of their non-heavy drinking counterparts. Among people younger than 60 who had a stroke that occurred in the deep part of the brain, heavy drinkers were more likely to die within two years of the study follow-up than non-heavy drinkers.

OSA Increases Cardiovascular Mortality in the Elderly

Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as-sociated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in the elderly, and adequate treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may significantly reduce this risk, according to a new study from researchers in Spain. The findings were published in the American Thorac-ic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking

People with diets high in several vitamins or in omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheim-er’s disease than people whose diets are not high in those nutrients, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®. Those with diets high in Omega 3 fatty acids and in vitamins C, D, E and the B vitamins also had higher scores on mental thinking tests than people with diets low in those nutrients. These Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D are primarily found in fish. The B vitamins and antioxidants C and E are primarily found in fruits and vegetables.

Exercise Found Beneficial to Cancer PatientsNumerous studies have shown the powerful effect that exercise can have on cancer care

and recovery. For patients who have gone through breast or colon cancer treatment, regular exercise has been found to reduce recurrence of the disease by up to 50%. But many can-cer patients are reluctant to exercise, and few discuss it with their oncologists, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

Researchers found that patients who exercised regularly before their diagnosis were more likely to exercise than those who had not. Many patients considered daily activities, such as gardening, sufficient exercise. Researchers noted that most patients didn’t realize daily activities tend to require minimal effort. In addition, researchers found that patients took exercise advice most seriously when it came directly from their oncolo-gists, but none of those studied had discussed it with them. Exercise can improve patients’ mobility, enable them to enjoy activities and keep them from becoming isolated in their homes. It can contribute to overall feelings of strength and physical safety, ease cancer-related fatigue and improve sleep.


Treating Vitamin D Deficiency Could Improve Depression

Women with moder-ate to severe depression had substantial improve-ment in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D defi-ciency, a new study finds. Because the women did not change their anti-depressant medications or other environmental factors that relate to depression, the authors concluded that correction of the patients’ underly-ing shortage of vitamin D might be responsible for the beneficial effect on depression.

A Cup of Joe May Help Some Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

According to new research, drinking caffeine each day may have a benefit in controlling movement in Parkinson's patients. For the study, Parkinson’s pa-tients who showed symptoms of daytime sleepiness and some mo-tor symptoms were given either a placebo or a pill with caffeine (the equivalent of between two and four cups of coffee per day).

After six weeks, the partici-pants that took caffeine supple-ments averaged a five-point im-provement in Parkinson’s severity ratings compared to those who didn’t consume caffeine. The caf-feine group also averaged a three-point improvement in the speed of movement and amount of stiffness compared to the placebo group. Caffeine did not appear to help improve daytime sleepi-ness and there were no changes in quality of life, depression or sleep quality in study participants. Previous studies have shown that people who use caffeine are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. (Neurology®)

“Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency...”

Aspirin Helps Men with Prostate Cancer Live Longer

Men who have been treated for prostate can-cer, either with surgery or radiation, could benefit from taking aspirin regularly. Taking aspirin is associated with a lower risk of death from prostate cancer, especially in men with high risk disease, according to a multicenter study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

The findings demonstrated that 10-year mortality from prostate cancer was sig-nificantly lower in the group taking aspirin, compared to the non-aspirin group (three percent versus eight percent, respectively). The risks of cancer recurrence and bone metastasis also were signifi-cantly lower.


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Celebrate the season of family times and places not to be forgotten, along with sweet memories of the past in

your kitchen. I remember mama and my pre-cious grandmother Hanks in the kitchen, the smell of Thanksgiving spices and pecans bak-ing, syrup bubbling to my delight, and those delicious handmade pie shells.

We were laughing, and relishing being together, even though they were actually teaching me about the kitchen and making everything from scratch.

There must be hundreds of pecan pie recipes, and I think I like them all, but my mother, Lela Foshee, makes the most delicious. It’s quick and simple - like I like it. This recipe yields one deep dish pecan pie.

Thanks for trying our recipes, calling me with your results, and loving your family enough to bring life back into your home with creations you have made with such care. Sitting at the dinner table, discovering family again, can bring so much joy.

Carron Morrow owns Personal Touch Events, a 35-year-old Montgom-ery-based company specializing in corporate and personal catering and event planning. Contact Carron at 334-279-6279 or by e-mail at [email protected], or visit www.onlinepersonaltouch.com.

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LELA’S PECAn PIE1 cup granulated sugar4 eggs, beaten1 T. all purpose flour1 cup Karo white syrup1/4 stick melted butter1 cup chopped pecans1 nine inch deep pie shell

Cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add syrup and heat well. Add eggs, beat until smooth then add pecans. Pour into an unbaked pie shell and cook at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.

LELA’S PuMPKIn PIE

Yield: 2 pies

1, 30 oz. can of pumpkin (we use Libby’s)

2 T self-rising flour

1, 14 oz. can condensed evaporated milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ginger

1/2 t. nutmeg

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon or pour

into nine-inch deep dish pie shells. Bake at 350 degrees

for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick or tester comes out

clean. When cool, garnish with whip cream.

Carron Morrow


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Divorce, death of parents, or a parent's work or school-related responsibilities are just a few of the reasons some grandparents assume full- or

part-time responsibility for their grandchildren. Often known as “kinship care,” a growing number of grand-parents are taking on the parenting role of their grand-children, thus foregoing the traditional grandparent/grandchild relationship. Grandparents who assume the role of parents often find themselves giving up leisure time, the option of traveling, and many other aspects of their independence. Instead, they take on responsibil-ity for the day-to-day maintenance of a home, sched-ules, meals, homework, and play dates. In cases where

tragedy required a grandparent to step into the role of parent, there are also many additional stress factors—grieving on the part of the children and the grandpar-ents, for example—that need to be addressed.

Raising your grandchildren, while challenging, can also be incredibly rewarding. Grandparents in this position experience much greater connection to their grandkid’s world, including school and leisure activities. They often find themselves rolling back the years, rejuvenated by the constant companionship of much younger people. They also derive immense satisfaction providing their grandchildren with a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment in which to grow and feel loved.

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Grandparents’ rightsSome circumstances make it

necessary for grandparents to seek legal help. If there's been a divorce, death of one parent, estrangement, or the suspicion that your grandchildren are being neglected or abused, you may want to consult a lawyer or advocacy group to ensure access to your grandchildren. Two issues arise with regard to grandparenting: custody and visitation. In either event, the goal is to maintain the children's connection to a family beyond the nuclear family.

Step-grandparentingHave you married another grandparent? Have your kids

become stepparents? Step-grandparenting has grown as a fam-ily phenomenon because of the growing number of blended families.

As with all aspects of blended families, step-grandparenting can present awkward moments and create complex relation-ships—especially if there are already other grandparents in the picture.

Children might feel the need to be loyal to the original grandparents and conflicted about giving and receiving affection in the new relationship. With patience, understanding, and open communication, though, a step-grandparent can become an

Tips for raising grandchildren: n Keep up your own health. Get regular checkups, follow your doctor's advice, try to get adequate sleep and do not skip meals.n Walk or exercise three times a week for 30 min-utes or more to reduce stress, promote well-being.Insist on a regular quiet hour. Children can take naps or have a quiet time in their rooms. Teens can listen to their music through earphones. Learn to relax during this time.n Take time for yourself. Look for events where grandchildren can enjoy time apart from you such as story hours at the library or activities at the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.n Do something you enjoy. Participate regularly in at least one hobby or activity.n Talk out your problems with understanding friends or other grandparents, or join a support group.n Set limits with your grandchildren; stick to them.n Let yourself off the hook. Your adult child's circum-stances are not your fault.n Focus on the positive and keep your sense of hu-mor.n Avoid isolation. Make an effort to maintain friend-ships, even if it is only by telephone for now.n Since you probably have not had to "parent" for a while, you may find it useful to look into parent-ing classes to learn new methods for helping children develop self-esteem, confidence, and responsibility.

Source: Parenthood in America

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©Helpguide.org. Used by permission. Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. contributed to this article. A wealth of additional information on grandparenting is available at www.helpguide.org (click on the topic ‘Grandparenting’).

Tips for step-grandparents:n Learn all you can about blended families and under-stand stepfamily problems.n Get to know each stepchild as an individual.n Give everybody time to adjust to the new blended family.n Be patient, supportive, loving, caring, and non-compet-itive.n Reserve a special place for your step-grandchild’s things at your home.n Don’t expect to love your step-grandchildren instantly. Affection takes time.n Even if you don’t like your step-grandchildren, at least treat them with respect.n Family customs differ from family to family, so be flex-ible in your grandparent behavior.n Talk over problems with a close friend, therapist, or support group.


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Here are some typi-cal ques-

tions submitted to the Social Security Administration, and our answers to them.

I applied for a Social Security card for my baby at the hos-pital, but the card came back with a misspelled name. What should I do?A: Find at least two original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship and identity, as well as one proof of your identity as the parent. Then go to your local Social Security office or card center to ask for a corrected card. The documents you show us must be either originals or copies certified by the issu-ing agency. We cannot accept photocop-ies or notarized copies of documents. To find out more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

What is the earliest age that I can apply for my Social Security retirement benefits?A: The earliest age to receive retire-ment benefits is 62, but you can apply up to three months beforehand. If you retire at age 62 today, your benefit would be about 25 percent lower than what it would be if you waited until you reach full retirement age. Even if you are not ready to retire, you still should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. You can do both on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

Can I delay my retirement benefits and receive benefits as a spouse only? How does that work?A: It depends on your age. If you are between full retirement age and age 70 and your spouse is receiving Social Se-curity benefits, you can apply for retire-

ment benefits and request the payments be suspended. Then, you can choose to receive benefits on your spouse’s Social Security record. You then will earn delayed retirement credits up to age 70, as long as you do not collect benefits on your own work record. Later, when you do begin receiving benefits on your own record, those payments could very well be higher than they would have been otherwise, because you earned delayed retirement credits.

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?A: SSI provides monthly income to peo-ple 65 or older, blind or disabled, who also have limited income and financial resources. To be eligible, an individual also must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the United States or a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. There are, however, some noncitizens granted a special immigra-tion status who are eligible. To get SSI, an individual’s financial resources (savings and as-sets) cannot be more than $2,000 ($3,000, if married).

For more information, read Supplemen-tal Security Income or Understanding Supplemental Security Income, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits subject to federal income tax?A: No. SSI payments are not subject to federal taxes. If you get SSI, you will not receive an annual form SSA-1099 from Social Security. However, your Social Security benefits may be subject to income tax. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Kylle’ McKinney, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, can be reached in Montgomery at 866-593-0914, ext. 26265, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Social Security:Answers from the ExpertsPROVInG A CHILD’S IDEnTITy

A birth certificate can be used to prove age or citizenship, but not identity. For identity, Social Security prefers to see the child’s U.S. passport, but may also ac-cept the following:n Adoption decreen Doctor, clinic, or hospital recordn Religious record (e.g., baptismal record)n Daycare center or school recordn School identification card

A non-photo identity document may be accepted if it has enough information to identify the child (name, age, date of birth, parents’ names).

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By June 1813, pioneers and friendly Creeks in what is now southwest Alabama were anxious about the prospect of attacks by

hostile Creeks, known as Red Sticks. Spanish Pensacola was the likely place for them to obtain war supplies, and in July, several dozen warriors attempted to do so. When news reached the pioneer settlements, 180 men volunteered to intercept the Creeks on their return north.

On the 27th, stopped near Burnt Corn Creek (Escambia Co.), the Red Sticks were am-bushed by the settlers but soon gained the upper hand. The settlers captured some supplies but fled in disorder.

Within days Gen. F. L. Claiborne reached the settlements from Nat-chez with his Mississippi militiamen and put Maj. Daniel Beasley in com-mand at Ft. Mims (Baldwin Co.). The fort, just east of the Tensaw River, was built around the home of ferry operator Samuel Mims and held a few dozen militiamen and more than 400 settlers, friendly Creeks, and Negro slaves. Beasley, a Virginia transplant with little frontier experi-ence, was nonchalant about reports of nearby hostile Creeks and dismis-sive of written admonitions from Gen. Claiborne.

On the morning of August 30 the fort’s main gate stood open, without guards, as the military drum called the inhabitants to lunch. Suddenly 700 Red Sticks launched an attack from low ground a few hundred yards from the gate. Beasley died trying

to close the gate.After two hours, with dozens slain and

wounded on both sides, the attackers retreated. An hour later they returned with flaming arrows

and torched the buildings, exposing defenders to the final onslaught. A few dozen defenders survived, either as Red Stick captives or by es-caping through a gap cut through the stockade

wall. Escapees told of Red Sticks taking scalps and mutilating victims, including women and

children.In the wake of Ft. Mims, volunteers

were recruited in Tennessee and Georgia to suppress the uprising. Gen.

Andrew Jackson commanded the Tennessee militia, while Gen. John

Floyd led the Georgians. Jackson, Floyd and Claiborne planned

to advance from their respec-

tive starting points and converge in the heart of Creek territory,

burning Red Stick towns and food supplies in the process.On Novem-

ber 3rd, Jackson successfully attacked

Tallushatchee (Cal-houn Co.), followed

by another victory at Talladega (Talladega Co.)

on the 9th. Four of Clai-borne’s men achieved fame on

the 12th in a canoe fight on the Alabama River (Monroe Co.). Sam Dale,

Jeremiah Austill and James Smith, in a small canoe paddled by a black man named Caesar, intercepted a larger canoe of nine

warriors. Caesar held the canoes together as his

Anguish inlabama

By Alan Wallace

Andrew Jackson


three compatriots dispatched their op-ponents in hand-to-hand fighting.

On November 29th Floyd’s Geor-gians defeated the Red Sticks at Aut-tossee (Macon Co.) on the Tallapoosa River. That month nearly 800 Red Sticks and 31 soldiers died in battle, a ratio of 25 to 1.

These events in November repre-sented the turning point in the conflict.

By mid-December, aided by Choc-taws under Pushmataha, Claiborne was moving north toward Econochaca (Lowndes Co.), the base from which the attack on Ft. Mims was launched. On the 23rd his forces were victori-ous there, and a day later destroyed a nearby plantation of the Red Stick leader William Weatherford. Days later Claiborne resigned his command when his soldiers’ enlistments ran out.

On December 22nd, facing the end of his own men’s commitment in Janu-ary, Jackson sent them under command of his adjutant, John Coffee, against Emuckfaw (Tallapoosa Co.). Discover-ing the town’s strong defenses, Coffee disengaged and retreated westward. On the 24th they were attacked in the rear by Red Sticks while crossing Enitachopco Creek, but managed to avoid disaster.

On the 27th,while maneuvering toward Tuckabatchee, Floyd’s Geor-gians were camped near Calabee Creek (Macon Co.). Just before dawn a sizable force attacked the Georgians and their friendly Creek allies. The battle was hotly contested for nearly an hour before the attackers withdrew. With their enlist-ments running out, the Georgians took no further part in the conflict.With Georgia and Mississippi out of the

Sam Houston, Horseshoe Bend. Berhardt Wall Collection, Tennessee State Library & Archives, . Used by permission.


fight, Jackson alone confronted the hostile Creeks. Along with fresh recruits from Tennessee he was reinforced by the 39th U.S. Army Infantry, 100 friendly Creeks and more than 600 Cherokees, bringing his force to 3,300.

Most of the remaining Red Sticks—perhaps 1,000 warriors and their families—were gathered at Tohopeka (Tallapoosa Co.) on the north side of the Tallapoosa River. Better known as Horseshoe Bend, the town was protected on three sides by the river with a well-built stockade wall blocking the only av-enue of overland attack. The final battle took place March 27th, precisely nine months after Burnt Corn.

While the majority of his force was arrayed before the stock-ade wall, Jackson sent Coffee’s mounted troops and Indian allies across the river to the undefended Red Stick rear. As artillery was proving ineffective against the wall, Jackson’s Indian allies swam the river, stole the Red Stick canoes, and set fire to build-ings in the town. Seeing the smoke, Jackson ordered a charge led by the 39th, which succeeded with moderate losses. One of

the first U.S. regulars to die was Maj. Lemuel Montgomery, for whom Montgomery County is named. Another officer wound-ed in the charge was Lt. Sam Houston, whose injuries troubled him the rest of his illustrious life. Cut off from escape via the river, the Red Stick force was decimated.

Horseshoe Bend was a climactic end to the fighting in Ala-bama. Aside from Ft. Mims, largely a result of Beasley’s incompe-tence, the Red Sticks rarely had the upper hand. Not counting Ft. Mims, the Red Sticks lost about 2,000 warriors—a large percentage of the Upper Creek male population—compared to 200 killed among U.S. forces.

The hostile Creeks were ineffectively led and always out-gunned. And while state militias and their leaders faced their own difficulties—supply problems, sickness, lack of discipline and short enlistments—the final outcome of the fighting was never in doubt. A war of attrition always favors the side with greater resources if it is tenacious enough to remain in the field.

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Moving free© with Mirabai

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in which bronchial passages become inflamed and

narrowed in response to triggers like cold air, exercise, smoke, pet dan-der, dust mites and stress. Breathing becomes labored and difficult and in extreme cases, asthma attacks can be fatal. According to the National Insti-tutes of Health, asthma affects about 25 million people in the U.S. and 300 million worldwide.

The most common asthma symptoms are wheezing, short-ness of breath and coughing. There is no cure, but modern medicine has provided options that help keep most asthma symptoms under control most of the time.

Exercising with asthma is a two-edged sword, since exer-cise is an irritant trigger and can induce asthma. In fact there is a whole category of asthmatics for which exercise induced asthma (EIA) is the main issue. However, this can be overcome.

Studies show exercising for fitness, particularly aerobic

exercise, strengthens and builds the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to the same extent as it does in non-asthmatics. Many Olympic and professional athletes have exercise-induced asthma; asthmatics can become very fit. So what kinds of exercise can and should asthmatics do, and what precautions should they take?

Pick an exercise that gets your heart rate up without put-ting too much pressure on your breathing.

Generally, the most easily tolerated are low intensity activi-ties; walking, biking, moderate aerobics, swimming outdoors where fumes from pool chemicals are less of an irritant. High intensity aerobics or calisthenics can be more problematic.

Some asthmatics have trouble with even low intensity ex-ercise, while others can do almost anything most of the time. First and foremost consult your doctor before you begin. You may need to take medication, or take a puff or two from your inhaler before you begin. Use your peak flow meter and don't exercise unless you're in normal range.

Keep your emergency inhaler handy during exercise just in case. Avoid triggers whenever possible. If it's too cold or the pollen count is high, exercise indoors. Exercise outside when the air is clear and humidity is higher. If you exercise in the cold, wear a scarf over your nose and mouth to warm and moisten the air as you breathe.

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water before, during and after exercise.

Take time to warm up with slow dynamic movements like marching in place or gentle stretching. Start slowly and moni-tor how the exercise is affecting you. Avoid sudden bouts of intense exercise.

Breath through your nose if possible in a relaxed controlled pattern. Try using pursed lip breathing by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth with lips pursed as though whistling. This helps avoid hyperventilation and man-ages shortness of breath by keeping your airways relaxed and dilated so you can expel carbon dioxide and take in oxygen. If exercise induces your asthma more severely, with your doctor’s approval, you may want to try easing in with gentle movements while seated in a chair.

Exercising with asthma is a very individual undertaking. Some people can do almost anything, while others have trouble with even light exercise. Talk to your doctor, listen to your body, start gently and build up. Stay in your comfort zone, take precautions, get fit and live well.

Mirabai Holland M.F.A. is a leading authority in the Health & Fitness industry and a public health activist specializing in preven-tive and rehabilitative exercise. Her Moving Free® approach to exercise is designed to provide a movement experience so pleasant it doesn't feel like work (www.mirabaiholland.com).

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feature

Back before the internet and video games, even be-fore shopping malls, when Elvis and the Beatles were scandalous, when TV had three stations if you had a

TV – and if you did, it was probably black-and-white – that’s when this happened. The ticket booth at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery opened up on a hot July day to sell tickets to a football game in November.

When he was a little boy, Slade Rhodes stood in line with his mom and brothers and sisters. The hot asphalt burned his bare feet. People lined up for blocks – some said all the way

to the State Capitol -- but Rhodes said not that far, because stories get bigger with the passage of years.

This much is true: in one day they sold all 25,000 tickets to the Sidney Lanier and Robert E. Lee high school football game. There were only about 100,000 people in Montgomery at the time, and the game between the city’s only two white high schools was the biggest show in town. The 1966 game was the most dramatic in the see-saw rivalry that lasted about 20 years.

Nobody who saw that game ever forgot it, and the kids

By Tom EnseyPhotos by Heath Stone, Stone Images Photography; Bob Corley

Poets GeneralsWhen met

(Top) Lee Coach Jim Chafin, (L-R) Spence McCracken, Everett Marshall, Jay Jeffcoat.(Right) Lanier Coach Bobby Wilson, (L-R) Jimmy Speigner, Mike Kelly, Danny Speigner.


Lee-Lanier Bands

School rivalry extended to the halftime show, which were extravaganzas, and both bands were outstanding. One year, the Lee band played the state song “Alabama” while a giant replica of the State Capitol on wheels tooled around the track. Another show featured a brassy “Chattanooga Choo Choo” as a train circled blow-ing red smoke, which settled on the field, delaying the second half kick-off until the smoke cleared.

Lanier band director Bobby Collins liked to tell about a show featuring a horse-drawn carriage - the horse got spooked and bolted. Another year it was Disney characters and enough helium balloons released into the night sky to make the stadium lights throw shadows on the field.

At six years old, Don Darby saw the red-and-white uni-forms of the Lee band for the first time, and knew he wanted to be there. A local business-man and former radio person-ality, Darby played trumpet in the band during this period. He says band director John Long was a great innovator and made sure his players be-lieved they were special.

“He once told us if the Robert E. Lee band laid down and wallered in the mud on a Friday night,” said Darby, “by the next Friday, every other band in the state would lay down and waller in the mud to try to keep up with us.”

who played in it still remember every snap. Two weeks earlier, No. #2 Lanier had beaten No. #1 Lee 10-0 in the regular season, before another standing-room crowd. When the two teams met in the state playoffs before another packed house, the game was broad-cast to a statewide TV audience for the first time.

Lee and Lanier dominated state high school foot-ball. Almost every year, one or the other captured the state champi-onship, and both sent a bunch of boys on to play for Alabama, Auburn, Troy, and in some cases, colleges such as Tennessee and Miami.

“If you grew up on the east side of town, you grew up idolizing the Lee play-ers,” recalled Spence McCracken. “When you were 10, 11, or 12, you knew all the players’ names,” he said. “All I could dream of was one day playing for Lee High School.”

McCracken played center for Lee, includ-ing the 1966 game. He went on to play at Auburn, and later returned to his alma mater as head coach and won more state titles. Recalling the 1966 game, McCracken still gets a little sick about a costly offsides penalty

deep in Lanier territory.Boys on the west side had similar

feelings about Lanier, said Rhodes. They all played pee-wee football the way they play soccer now, he said. Their idols, the high school players, refereed the pee-wee games. For the youngsters in the YMCA league, it could not have been a bigger deal if President Eisen-hower had shown up wearing a striped shirt, with a whistle clenched in his teeth.

The rivalry went beyond the field; it was part of the community’s fabric. The Lee Generals were the

blue-collar kids, the ones Lanier students

called rednecks. Lee saw Lanier as home to rich kids, snooty and pampered. Lani-er teams were known as the Poets, and they liked to say, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” In reality, both schools - about 2,500 students each - were

populated by mostly middle-class kids.

Montgomery was an insular community, said Eddie Phillips, a former Lee play-er who wrote a book called “The Other Side of Montgomery.”

“There were two separate cities in Mont-gomery,” Phillips said. “And the football teams were like the defenders of our way of life.

They were like our

Eddie Phillips, Class of ‘70, QB on Lee’s 1969 State Championship team.

Slade Rhodes, Class of ‘69, Split End on Lanier’s 1967 and 1968 State Championship teams.


Cramton Bowl was standing-room-only for Lee-Lanier games, particularly the State Championship contest in 1966.

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gladiators.”The Lanier hangout was the Dari-Delite on Carter Hill

Road, Rhodes said. The Lee kids cruised the Krystal on the Atlanta Highway. During game week, carloads of students drove into enemy territory, hooted at each other and maybe scuffled. But no bad incidents erupted, said Leroy Pierce, a Montgomery police officer who for years guarded the statue of Robert E. Lee on the school’s campus the night before the game.

“The Lanier kids used to threaten to come over and paint the statue in their colors,” said Pierce.

“Nothing ever happened. I did get a little worried one year, when there might have been about 100 of them. I was afraid they might try to rush us.”

In that 1966 game, the crowd was roaring when Lee, trailing 9-7, moved the ball down inside the Lanier 5. McCracken drew that 5-yard offsides penalty he’d never forget, because on the next play, his quarterback threw an interception.

Danny Speigner, the Lanier tight end, caught the Poets’ touchdown pass from Mike Kelley on a bootleg play.

“I was wide open,” he said. “You just drift over the middle and get behind the linebackers. It worked almost every time.”

Speigner, the short kicker, missed the extra point. Randy Moore, who went on play for Alabama, kicked the longer field goal.

The game came down to a final field goal. Lee’s Butch Heisler, a straight-legged kicker, lined up to try a 50-yarder.

“Nobody thought he’d make it,” Speigner said. But he connected well, and the ball just kept going,

straight toward the middle of the goal post. McCracken couldn’t believe it.

“I thought, ‘He’s going to make it,” he said. “We’re going to win this game.”

It fell a few inches short if you ask McCracken. More like a yard, Speigner said.

“It was short,” Speigner said. “That’s all that matters.”

The rivalry drew huge crowds, and continued to fuel championship match-ups between the two schools into the 1970s. But the opening of Jeff Davis High School gave the city a third 4A team, diluting the talent pool as well as the size of the fan base and the intensity of the match-up. Private school proliferation further dissipated the students and the fervor, and the Lee-Lanier rivalry receded into memory.

“One of my earliest memories is being at a high school football game at Cramton Bowl, I’m sure it was a Lee-Lani-er game,” Rhodes said. “I was maybe four or five, and I laid down between my mother and daddy and went to sleep, looking down between the bleachers at the ground below. It was a great time to grow up.”

“I still love a night football game,” he said. “All the rest of the world disappears, and everything is right there, under those lights.”

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Lee and Lanier students sported distinctive corsages, reproduced here by Rosemont Gardens, aMontgomery florist that created hundreds of corsages for area schools during football season.


the crafter’s corner

Callie Corley

Fall is in full swing, even in the Deep

South. What better way to celebrate two of the most anticipated events of the year, the Iron Bowl and Christmas, than making ornaments

to adorn the tree or mantel. Of course, you can mix and match whatever colors you like, but these spirited ornaments make great gifts for the die-hard fans in your life.

Don’t let the glitter scare you away. This is an easy, grandchild-friendly activ-ity with a quick clean-up. But as with any craft activity involving glue, wear a work shirt or old T-shirt, as glue can be difficult to remove from clothing.

You’ll need fine glitter, glass orna-ments, Mod Podge®, water, a small mouth funnel, whatever add-ons you want (ribbons, bows, etc.) and a hot glue gun. If working with young children, don’t let them handle the glue gun with-out your direct, hands-on supervision. (Note: The finer the glitter, the better your coverage will be. Larger pieces of glitter don't stick as well to the Mod Podge®, giving less opaque coverage inside the ornament.)

Before you start, lay down newspaper to keep your work space clean and make clean-up a breeze. You’ll need to thin

out the Mod Podge®, so pour some in a container you don’t mind getting sticky or throwing away, then add enough water to make it easily stirrable, but not too runny.

To get started decorating, remove the hanger from the ornament, pour some of your Mod Podge/water mixture into the ornament and swirl it around, mak-ing sure to coat the inside thoroughly. Turn it upside down in its container to let the excess glue drip out.

Once that’s done, put your funnel into the ornament and pour in the glitter.

Don’t fill up the ornament, but use just enough glitter to cover the inside. You can dump out any excess, or add more glitter later for better coverage.

Cover the opening of the ornament with a finger and shake away. If you’re not adding anything to the ornament, you’re done! Replace the removable hanger and let it dry. f you’re adding rib-bons or bows, a small drop of hot glue goes a long way.

For more pictures on the process, check out www.primemontgomery.com.

Callie Corley began crafting when she was old enough to hold a pencil, squeeze a glue bottle, and use a pair of scissors. If you have craft ideas to share, send instructions and photos to [email protected].

Iron Bowl Ornaments


Moneywise

Last month we looked at why you might still need life insurance, how to determine the amount you need,

and what type of coverage (term or per-manent) to keep. This month we will talk about how to transition from the coverage you have to the coverage you need.Scenario 1: You want to reduce or drop entirely your current term coverage.

First, if you have multiple term policies, decide which ones to keep, if any. Factors to consider include the current and future premium cost per $1,000 dollars of coverage, how long you think you will need the coverage, the face amount of each policy, and whether or not the insur-ance company will reduce the face amount of a policy if you request a reduction.

If you will be dropping a policy entirely and are paying the premium monthly, simply stop the premium on the policy; it will lapse after the grace period ends. If you pay the premium less often than monthly, find out if the insurance company will refund the unearned portion of your prepaid premium. If they will, surrender the policy and request that refund. If the company will not give you a refund, use the same procedure for a policy with a monthly premium.Scenario 2: You no longer need any of the permanent (cash value) life insurance you own.

This is a trickier situation because you have more options. In addition, surrendering a policy could trigger recognition of taxable income to you. Before making a decision, ask the insurance company the amount of any taxable gain that could be reported if you surrender the policy. If you are at or near retirement age, ask the insurance company how much month-ly income you can collect and what the tax treatment will be if you select a fixed annuity payout under the policy. If you are well off and do not need the coverage or the cash value, you could always donate the policy to your favorite charity. Scenario 3: You want to reduce your permanent coverage but keep some of it.

This situation is even more complex. You still have the issues mentioned in Scenario 2 above, but you also have to decide which specific policy to keep.

Among the factors to consider are: annual premium, current cash value and average cash value increase per year, whether or not the insurance company pays an annual dividend on the policy, the amount of any policy loan and the loan interest

rate, whether the death benefit is level or increasing, the dif-ference between the policy face amount and cash value (the amount of pure insurance protection the policy provides), and the underwriting classification of the company that issues the policy.

Since every situation is unique, the decision about what permanent coverage to keep and what to get rid of involves art as well as science. There are no easy rules of thumb for making this decision.

If you want to work through the situation yourself, rate each policy for each attribute listed above. Then compare the policies to see if there is a clear winner or loser on the criteria you think are most important. If so, you can rank the policies from best to worst in order to reach your decision. The other option is to get help from a financial professional who is qualified to advise you.

Life insurance is property that has value. If you have one or more policies than you no longer need, focus on keeping the right policies and getting the maximum value from any that you drop.

Alan Wallace, CFA, ChFC, CLU is a Senior FInancial Advisor for Ronald Blue & Co.’s Montgomery office, www.ronblue.com/location-al. He can be reached at 334-270-5960, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Excess Life Insurance...?“Life insurance is property that has value.”

Alan Wallace


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Brassytown Valley (top), Norwegian ‘Sky’ (above), Blackberry Farm lodge (left). Opposite page (top to bottom), Costa Rica, Williamsburg’s Reagan Dining Room, Charles Dickens Characters in New Orleans.

What’s your holiday fantasy? No extra clean-ing, no dragging boxes of decorations out of storage, no last minute trek to find the

perfect tree? Or, best of all, no hours of cooking and baking?

Yes, Virginia, your wish can come true! A stress-free, chore-free holiday is as simple as booking a holiday trip, a time to create heartwarming family memories with-out harried, last-minute shopping at crowded stores.

Your family holiday getaway can be as simple as a few days at a posh lodge nestled among the mountains of North Georgia. A two-hour drive north of Atlanta, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, Georgia, offers something for everyone – even budding eques-trians. Relaxing in the main lodge lounge is a treat, with huge windows framing breath-taking valley and mountain views. Imagine a multi-course Christmas Eve dinner in a private dining-room, or an incredible buffet

on Christmas Day. For details of special events and extensive, mouth-watering menus, see their link in our Resources Section.

For great food, hiking, exploring scenic trails on horseback, or being pampered by spa professionals, spend a few days at Blackberry Farm. A working farm in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, its nationally-famous cuisine is based on fresh, home- and locally-sourced ingredients. As a plus, take home a Blackberry Farm cookbook so you can recreate favorite dishes your family enjoyed.

If your dream getaway involves sheer relaxation and super-pampering, it’s hard to beat a short Bahama cruise from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. The Norwegian Sky, part of Norwegian Cruise Line, departs from Miami and has a limited number of upper deck family-sized suites that can accommodate five people. Enjoy the view through panoramic cabin windows during

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a leisurely four-day round trip to Freeport and Nassau. A sumptuous buffet by the pool is an excellent way to celebrate your seasonal family gathering and make your dream cruise a reality.

Family fun time is the focus of all-inclusive Disney cruises, offering a bonanza of activities suited to youngsters and the young-at-heart. Do we ever outgrow our love for Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Clarabell? Be prepared to purchase a prin-cess outfit or two, plus tiaras of course, or a Goofy light-up tie.

If land-based activities are your preference, Disneyworld near Orlando, Florida, has gone far beyond princesses and castles. Incredible new areas highlight science, movie-making, thrilling rides and innovative exhibits. Themed hotels dot the area, and a lifetime of memories awaits.

History aficionados alert! Colonial Williamsburg goes all-out to re-create authentic old-fashioned holidays of Colonial times with special music, dancing, festive foods and fireworks. Many activities involve youngsters AND grown-ups. This ex-cerpt from a brochure may prove tempting and enlightening:

“Rather than simply an effort to preserve antiquity, the combina-tion of restoration and recreation of the entire colonial town at-tempts to recreate the atmosphere and the ideals of 18th century American revolutionary leaders. The re-enactors or interpreters work, dress, and talk as they would have in colonial times”.

Traditional holiday decorations add to the ambiance. Inter-ested in hearing Charles Dickens’ great-great grandson read A Christmas Carol? That’s just one of the special events celebrat-ing this 200th anniversary of the famous tale.

Perhaps your adventure-loving gang longs for something more exotic – in another country. A few hours flight from At-lanta, Costa Rica has become a popular destination. Whether hiking the rim of an inactive volcano or exploring a tropical rainforest inhabited by an incredible array of flora and fauna, this Central American country entices avid nature lovers. If you like unusual accommodations, stay in a refurbished airliner that appears to have landed in the middle of a jungle! Or a B&B with tree houses for guest rooms. Eco-lodges are meccas for nature buffs, but may be a bit too nature-intensive for some family members. There are many air-conditioned, bug-free rooms near gorgeous beaches and lush forests for the more squeamish in your group.

The party-city of the South, New Orleans, has several kid-oriented events. Meetings with Santa and Teddy Bear Teas are just two of the activities dear to the hearts of wee ones.

The above suggestions are just a few offerings from the smorgasbord of festive celebrations for the upcoming holi-days. Links to all of these, plus more holiday options, are in the Resources Section. Another option for this season of giv-ing is joining a church or civic group for a mission trip in the U.S. or abroad.

Whether your group is large or small, you can further reduce holiday stress by using a local travel agent to make ar-rangements tailored to your needs.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, may you discover the perfect memory-creating getaway for your family.


Brasstown Valley Resort/Spa www.brasstownvalley.comBlackberry Farm, Tnwww.blackberryfarm.comnorwegian Cruise Line, Skywww2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/overviewDisney Cruiseswww.disneycruise.disney.go.comDisney Worldwww.disneyworld.disney.go.com

Williamsburgwww.colonialwilliamsburg.comCosta Ricawww.costaricabureau.com

new Orleanswww.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/seasonalCharleston, SCwww.christmasincharleston.com/packagesOpryland, nashville, Tnwww.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/a-country-christmasGrand Bohemian Hotel, Asheville, nCwww.bohemianhotelasheville.com/Holiday-Packages.aspBiltmore Hotel, Asheville, nCwww.biltmore.com/stay/packages.asp

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TravelResource

GuideLike most destinations mentioned in the article, Biltmore House in North Carolina (R) and Opryland in Nashville (L) offer holiday specials.


off the beaten Path

“What kind of dog is that?” the stranger asked, approaching as I filled my truck's gas tank. The dogs sat in their crates in the bed.

“German Chocolate,” I replied, “cross between a German short-hair and a chocolate Lab.”

He looked puzzled. “Did you mean to do that? That cross, I mean.”

“Yes,” I said. “It's a very scientific breeding program.” He leaned closer. “See, the fence to our backyard was this high,” I gestured, hold-ing my hand parallel to the ground about waist high, pausing for effect. “It kept out every dog in the neighborhood but one.”

He smiled, amused. “Does it swim? Does it fetch? Does it point? I mean, can it hunt?”

“Yes, yes, yes... and you better believe it,” I said, grinning.

When our chocolate Lab Bella turned up pregnant by our neighbor's German shorthair nearly two years ago, I wasn't sure what to expect from the puppy we kept. Some called her a mutt, others a “drop;” we just called her Coco, and she quickly won our hearts. But would she amount to anything in the field?

As she grew from puppyhood to adolescence, all fears vanished. Her point certainly wouldn't woo many field trial judges, but she covers ground faster than you can follow on a four-wheeler, and when she gets a nose full of bird she locks up tighter than Fort Knox. She delivers to hand and on command will

break point and flush, keeping shooters out of each others' way on a hunt.

Coco is a meat dog. If it flies, swims, crawls or climbs, she has probably got-ten ahold of it. She may be a pointer/

retriever by breeding, but in the woods she’s an equal-opportunity hunter. Until Coco came into our lives I had no idea Montgomery had such a possum problem, but rest assured she’s steadily chipping away at that bloated popula-tion, one “false-coon” at a time.

Coco’s mother, Bella, with her strong pedigree, doesn't turn her nose up at a coot shoot or a good squirrel hunt either. I've had people tell me their dog shuns this or that creature, to the point it won't retrieve said animals even if its owner issues the command. Oftentimes, it's the owner turning up his or her nose and not a deliberate choice by the dog. After all, a canine in its pure ele-ment is a meat dog; a perfectly designed hunting and game-tracking machine.

Turn Coco loose in any neighborhood and she will likely be locked down on a house cat in short order. At the same time, in my hunting circle, drop the

tailgate on a quail hunt and she’s usually the first to strike game. I remember a hunt not long ago when Bella's meat dog instincts truly shined.

She was working a thick blackberry patch, acting quite “birdy,” to the point we expected a flush at any moment. When she disappeared over a nearby rise hot on the heels of a fat cottontail, I almost doubled over with laugh-ter. A hunter in our group, surprised at my reaction to her distraction from the quail hunt, asked why I didn't admonish her.“Ever had rabbit?” I asked.

“It's pretty tasty.”Is style important? Absolutely. So is

obedience. But equally important is enjoyment of the outdoors. Most of us who hunt with dogs do so out of an en-joyment of canine company. Anytime bag limits or decorum get in the way of the hunting experience, it's time to reevalu-ate your priorities.

That day in the blackberry patch I didn't apologize for Bella's brief sabbati-cal with the bunny rabbit, and I don't make excuses for Coco's point, which is a style all her own. But the three of us together enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. If that makes me a meat dog too, well, I'm ok with that.

Niko Corley spends his free time hunt-ing, fishing, boating and generally enjoying outdoor activities. He can be contacted at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @cootfootoutfitters.

“Meat Dogs”

Niko with Bella, Coco and friends following a successful quail hunt.


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Now’s the time for Alabama residents with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2013.Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct.

15 until Dec. 7, and is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual needs, especially if you’ve had any changes in your health. By now insurers should have notified you of any adjustments in your health or drug coverage or any changes in your out-of-pocket costs for next year.

The average monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage plans will inch up $1.47 to $32.59, while the average monthly pre-miums for basic drug plans will hold steady at about $30. Medicare Advantage remains a strong alterna-tive for people who prefer to receive care through a private insurer rather than through Medicare’s original fee-for-service program.

Enrollment in the private Medicare Advan-tage plans is expected to grow by 1.5 million to 14.5 million people in 2013 – almost 30 percent of Medicare beneficia-ries. Even if you’ve been satisfied with your health and drug coverage, you may benefit from review-ing all your options. Shopping around may save you money or improve your coverage.

Alabama residents in Medicare’s original fee-for-service pro-gram can choose from 33 drug plans with monthly premiums ranging from $15 to $113.80 — about the same number of plans and premium range as last year. Look beyond premiums, though. The only way to determine the true cost of your drug coverage is to consider other factors like deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance.

Medicare’s website — www.medicare.gov — has the best tool for helping you narrow your search for a new health or drug plan. Just click on “Find Health and Drug Plans.” After entering your ZIP code and the list of your prescriptions, you can use the “Medicare Plan Finder” tool to compare your

coverage and out-of-pocket costs under different plans. The quality of a health or drug plan’s customer service should be considered, too.

To help you identify the best and worst, the Plan Finder provides star ratings for each plan. A gold star will show plans with the highest, five-star rating, while a warning icon will alert you to plans that have performed poorly for at least the past three years. Besides using Medicare.gov, you can call Medicare’s toll-free help line at 1-800-633-4227 or consult

your “Medicare & You 2013 Handbook,” which you have just received in the mail.

One-on-one benefits counseling is also avail-able through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. In Alabama, you should call 1-800-243-5463.

Due to the health care law, you’ll enjoy more savings on your prescrip-tions in 2013 once you land in the coverage gap, known as the “doughnut hole.” You’ll receive a 53 percent discount on your brand-name drugs and a 21 percent discount on your generic drugs while in the gap. The doughnut hole begins once you and your drug plan have spent $2,970 for your drugs. More than 24,000 Alabama residents

have saved more than $14.2 million on their prescriptions so far this year.

If you’re having difficulty affording your medications, you may qualify for extra help with your drug coverage premiums, deductibles and co-payments. The amount of help depends on your income and resources. But, generally, you’ll pay no more than $2.60 for generic drugs and $6.50 for brand-name drugs. Thirty-two percent of Alabama residents with Medicare’s drug coverage now get such a break. To learn more about whether you qualify for extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/pre-scriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

Now’s the time to check your Medicare coverage. Any changes you make will take effect January 1, 2013.

Contact Bob Moos via e-mail, [email protected]/, or call 214-767-4463.

By Bob Moos, Southwest Public Affairs Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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I recently returned from my aunt’s 70th birthday celebration a few states away. Although we don’t visit in person very

often, we keep in touch by phone or e-mail at least monthly. One remarkable character-istic of this aunt and uncle is that they have been full-time caregivers for their daughter for the past 21 years. At age 17 my cousin, a junior Olympic swimmer, was in a car acci-dent that crushed her skull. Following a year of hospitalization, and multiple out-patient visits, she returned home to a very dif-

ferent “normal” life. A plaque in their kitchen reads “Life is about how you handle Plan B”.

Nearly one-third of the U. S. population provides informal (unpaid) caregiving services for another, usually a family member. Caregivers are increas-ingly older and include more males than in previous years, although more women than men continue to provide caregiving services. A recent somewhat surprising trend is the increase in adults age 65 through 95 providing care for their children, spouse, or non-relative.

The majority of caregivers are em-ployed, and a major-ity of these need to rearrange their work schedule, decrease their hours, or take unpaid leave to meet their caregiving responsibilities. Their caregiving duties usually involve 20 to 40 hours per week.

Caregiving provides opportunity to interact with and serve a loved one, which can validate the value both place on the relationship bond. A higher degree of “normalcy” may be obtained as some of the home environment and relationship roles remain the same. However, often the environment must be revised to accommodate healthcare equipment such as a wheelchair, walker, hospital bed, bedside toilet, or feeding/

hydration equipment. Building or remodeling a home pro-vides an opportunity to plan in advance for “aging in place” by incorporating standards for universal design (www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/).

Pre-planning for role changes is advisable before a family member or friend experiences decline in cognitive or physical function. During a family dinner discussion, the topic of “What would you want done if_______occurred?” can be answered by the various family members or friends. Should one person subsequently have need for caregiving, discussion of desires and expectations has begun, and it’s known who the person

prefers to manage finances, provide personal care, or make healthcare decisions. Completing a writ-ten Advance Directive provides clear designation of

personal desires should you be incapable of making such decisions yourself.

Although caregiving can be very rewarding, it can be stressful and physically

demanding. The health of the caregiver may be neglected when prior-ity is placed on meet-

ing someone else’s needs. When the care provider’s health de-clines, the risk is that both the caregiver

and care recipient require supportive or rehabilitative care in a health care facility. Being specific when others ask how they can help, and seeking respite care services from family, friends, or community resources to provide a break from caregiver duties, may help prolong the physical, emotional, and spiritual stability of caregivers and care recipients. The Alabama De-partment of Senior Services may provide information regard-ing local resources (www.alabamaageline.gov/home.cfm).

Arlene H. Morris is Professor of Nursing at Auburn Montgom-ery’s School of Nursing. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Madagascar 3, That’s My Boy andSeeking a Friend for the End of the World

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Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) If you haven’t seen the first two animated adventures of the zebra, lion, giraffe and hippo (voiced by Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer) who left their cozy New York zoo in search of fulfillment in The Wild, only to find them-selves stranded with a tribe of lemurs in Madagascar, despite

the aid of four psychotic para-military penguins, don’t start with Round Three. Even in a zany farce like this, those backstories are quite helpful to one’s enjoyment. Our quartet tried again to get home, this time tracking the pen-guins to Monte Carlo, where they

run afoul of an obsessive animal control officer, forcing them to join a down-and-out touring circus. Apart from a couple of slow stretches, the action is frenetic and more colorful than in the first two flicks. The dialog includes gags aimed for the grownups, too. Martin Short and Frances McDormand add considerably to the comedic bounty among the voice cast. This should be the last outing for our beloved crew of intrepid travelers. They gave us a good run, but I’ll miss the anarchistic penguins most of all. Them birds is nuts... but lovable, nonetheless.

That’s My Boy (R) After a string of mostly mediocre attempts at mainstream, sentimental comedies, Adam Sandler returns to the lowbrow slapstick fare that made him a zillionaire, playing another doofus protagonist. Although much of the proceedings range from humor-deprived to annoying, the story rebounds before the ending enough to please his legion of fans.

Sporting an absurd, vaguely blue-collar Boston accent, Sandler’s character became a cult hero when he not only boinked a hot teacher (Eva Amurri Martino, a/k/a Susan Sarandon’s daughter) while he was in middle school, but got her pregnant. She went to jail for 30 years; he milked the Buttafuocco/Bobbit-style tabloid

celeb circuit for decades, while atrociously raising the son of their union. Twenty-seven years later, the boy (Andy Samberg) has changed his name and life, hating the irresponsible father who made him a neurotic mess with more psychological baggage than a jumbo jet could stow. But Samberg, passing himself as an orphan, is about to marry. Sandler needs $43K immediately to avoid a jail stretch for back taxes. So he crashes the nuptials, pretending to be his son’s old friend, hoping to get the money in time. Nothing that follows makes much sense...or needs to.

The script is just a vehicle for a series of grossouts and cheap laughs along the way to some sort of Happy (Madison) Ending. Much of the fun comes from former stars like Vanilla Ice and Todd Bridges hyperbolizing their over-the-hill selves. Toss in a few SNLers, Nick Swardson (Sandler’s Rob Schneider 2.0), and a handful of other comics and celebs (notably including James Caan and Ms. Sarandon), and you have a cast to enjoy from their mere presence. One may choose to loathe the premise of teacher-child sex and avoid the whole thing. Others can decide not to take the social and moral issues seriously, and float along with the guilty pleasures of the gags.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (R) Maybe it’s due to the buzz surrounding the Mayan Dooms-day scenario (their calendar ends 12/21/12, and, presumably, so do we), but last year Kirsten Dunst sleepwalked through the utterly, and pointlessly, depress-ing Melancholia. Now Steve Carell headlines a dramedy about our planet’s imminent demise due to an unstoppable meteor heading our way. Unlike the former film, this one offers relatable characters, and some speculation about how humanity might cope with knowing we all have three weeks to live. When there’s no future, and virtually no consequences, what will everyone do? Some party; some riot; some cling to their routines; some plan for the remote possibility of post-Apocalypse survival. If anything, the film sugarcoats the extent to which mayhem reigns. Carell’s final days begin with his wife literally running away from him the moment they learn all hope is lost. In another understated performance, he silently mourns the life and the people he never really knew or appreciated - especially the roads not taken. He meets a free-spirited neigh-bor (Keira Knightley), who winds up sharing a road trip to find his lost love and her family. The script is far from satisfying in many respects. There’s an uneasy mix between the comic and sentimental facets of the tale, and some plot points are rather farfetched, even for this extreme premise. But there’s food for thought in any look at our looming mortality, individually or as a species. One can’t help but reflect on the gap between the ways we spend our time, and how we would if we knew the sands were quickly running out. Bucket lists, anyone?

Mark Glass is an officer and director of the St. Louis Film Critics Association.


RECuRRInG EVEnTS/MEETInGSExercise Class, Bible Study, Bingo. Various days, times, locales. Mtgy. Area Council on Aging, www.macoa.org, 334-263- 0532.

Jam Sessions:-- 1st. Sat. 9 am-Noon. AL River Region Arts Center, Wetump-ka. All levels welcome. 334-578-8594. FREE-- 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 am-noon, Old Alabama Town, www.oldala-bamatown.com. 334-240-4500. FREE-- 3rd Sat. (Mar.-Sept.), 9 am-noon. Perry Hill UMC. 334-272-3174. FREE

“Not Just Art”. Tues. 10 am, Perry Hill United Methodist Church, www.perryhillumc.org, 334-272- 3174. FREE

Docent lead tours. Sun., 1-2 pm. Mtgy Museum of Fine Arts. FREE

Mtgy Amateur Radio Club, 3rd Mon., 7 pm. Mtgy. Chap. Ameri-can Red Cross, 5015 Woods Crossing Rd. For info. visit www.w4ap.org or e-mail [email protected].

Capital City Camera Club. 2nd Mon, 7 pm, Eastmont Baptist Church, 4505 Atlanta Hwy, Mont-gomery. All skill levels.

Toning/cardio for Seniors. Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15-10 am. Gillespie Senior Center, 332 Doster Rd., Prattvile. Call 334-361-3779.

SuPPORT GROuPS/ASSISTAnCE

Cancer -- Tues., 10-11 am, Mtgy Cancer Center. For info 334-279-6677.

Cancer -- The Wellness Founda-tion. Help with prescriptions, transportation, wigs, medical de-vices. For info. 334-273-2279, visit www.cancerwellnessfoundation.org. 4145 Carmichael Rd.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia -- 1st Thurs., 11 am, Frazer Church. For info 334-272-8622.

Visually impaired -- 2nd Thurs, 1-2:30 pm, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. For info 334-272-6152.

Hearing Loss -- 2nd Thurs., 4 pm, First United Methodist Church. Speakers, hearing screenings, refreshments. For info. call 334-262-3650.

Mental Illness -- 2nd. Mon., Dalraida UMC Church Annex, 3817 Atlanta Hwy. For info. 334-396-4797.

Fibromyalgia -- 3rd Tues., 6-8 pm, Frazer Church. For info, 334-272-8622.

Gluten Intolerance -- 2nd Thurs., 6-7 pm, Taylor Rd. Baptist Church. For info., Ruth Givens, [email protected], or http://gfmontgomery.blogspot.com.

Parkinson’s -- 4th Sun., 2 pm, Cloverdale School, Fairview Ave. For info 334-328-8702 or 334-322-6301.

Disabled American Veterans -- Last Thurs., 5:30 pm. 906 Max-well Blvd. Vets of all conflicts. For info. call 334-294-1551.

Vietnam Veterans of America -- 1st. Mon., 6:30 pm. Crazy Buf-fet, Atlanta Hwy.

Meals, transportation, outreach services and much more, Montgomery Area Council on Aging, 115 E. Jefferson St. For info. 334-263-0532.

THEATRE/MuSIC/DAnCE/ARTAn Evening of One Acts — Theatre AUM. Student playwrights. Nov. 1-3, 7-10. For info. 334-244-3632, [email protected].

Wounded Warrior Family Foun-dation Benefit Concert — Nov. 8, 7 pm. Renaissance Hotel. Active military free. Tickets at the door. For info on Wounded Warrior Family Foundation, 334-279-7567, www.WoundedWarriorFamily-Foundation.com.

The Foreigner — Millbrook Com-munity Players, Nov. 8-10, 15-17, 7:30 pm, Nov. 11, 2 pm. For tickets, 334-782-7317 or [email protected].

Yeshua the Musical — Fri. Nov. 9, 7 pm, Aldersgate United Method-ist Church, 6610 Vaughn Rd. For info., 334-272-6152, www.alder-sgateumc.org, e-mail [email protected].

Mtgy Museum of Fine Arts — Free docent-led tours, Sun. 1-2 pm. 3rd Annual Artist Market Nov. 17, 10 am-4 pm. Paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, more. Jazz Jams, Nov. 25, 2-4 pm. For info, 334-240-4333, or e-mail [email protected].

The Homecoming — Red Door Theatre, Union Springs. Nov.29-Dec 2. For info. 334-738-8687, [email protected].

Inspecting Carol — Faulkner Dinner Theatre, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 13-15. For tickets, 334-386-7190, e-mail [email protected]. $25 dinner and show. Discount for military and groups of 30 or more. Reservations must be paid in advance.

Music for the Holidays — Fri. Nov. 30, 7:30 pm, Sun. Dec. 2, 2:30 pm. The Montgomery Chorale, Mtgy Museum of Fine Arts. Robby Gibson on guitar For tickets, 334-265-3737, montgomerychorale.org.

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FLEA MARKETS/FESTIVALS/FunDRAISERS/OTHER...

Eastdale Mall -- Free Blood Pressure Checks, Nov. 8, 7:30 - 9:30 am. Offered by Baptist Health and Eastdale Mall’s Out to Walk Club. Courtyard Cafes.

Santa Arrives Nov. 9, 7 pm. Santa Photos starting Nov. 10.For info. 334-277-7380 or e-mail [email protected].

14th Annual Charis Craft Show — Nov. 8, 9. Wetumpka Civic Center. Craft items for all ages, tastes, budgets. Birdhouses, handmade dolls, crocheted items, ornaments, cakes, pies, other homemade food items, hourly door prizes, 500-recipe cookbooks $10 (food samples from the cookbook will be

served). Ticket and cookbook sale proceeds used for local mission work. $5 admission good for both days. For info., 334-541-2505.

The Shoppes at Eastchase — Santa arrives. Sat. Nov. 17, 9:30 am. Parade, carriage and train rides, photos w/Santa. $500 Gift Card Give-away each hour, Nov. 23, 10 am - 4 pm.

Medicare Seminars (Conducted by HealthSpring. All start at 10 am)

Prattville – 2620 Legends Pkway, Nov. 6, 28.Montgomery – 427 Interstate Prk Dr. Nov. 11, 20; Dec. 3.Wetumpka – 297 Wharf Street. Nov. 11, Dec. 4.

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T h e S e n i o r M e d i c a r e P a t r o l W a n t s Y O U !( t o h e l p p r e v e n t M e d i c a r e F r a u d )

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a program to recruit and train retired professionals and other senior citizens to recognize and report instances or patterns of health care fraud. The program is designed to increased aware-ness and understanding of healthcare programs, and to help seniors use this knowledge to protect themselves from the economic and health-related consequences of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error and abuse.Alabama’s SMP program is looking for community leaders to reach

Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries across the state with a simple mes-sage: Protect, Detect, Report. In this volunteer position you will empower beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud by providing outreach and education on health care fraud in your community.Duties include distributing information, assisting with administration,

staffing exhibits, making group presentations, one-on-one counseling and handling complex issues and referrals. Training will be provided.The skills needed for this position include being a leader as well as

a team player, being comfortable speaking to groups, and a willing-ness to learn and share information. If you’re interested in serving as a SMP leader in your community, call your local SMP Coordinator, Susan Segrest, at 334-240-4668.

(nOTE: All events are free)Nov. 10 -- Union Springs, Courthouse Square, 11 am. Music, guest speaker, Roll Call honoring local veterans.

For info. 334-738-8687.Nov. 11 -- Montgomery Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4 pm. Musical Tribute to Veterans. Patriotic and sa-

cred music, part of Memorial’s Vesper Concert Series. For info. 334-221-1876.Nov. 11 -- Wetumpka, Pine View Memorial Gardens, 11 am. Boy Scouts place flags on veterans’ graves; key-

note speaker and brief program. At 6 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 4th Annual Musical Tribute to Veterans, Elmore Co. church choirs.

Nov. 12 -- Montgomery, steps of the State Capitol, 10 am. 3rd Annual River Region Veterans Day Parade. Festivities begin with an observance program and concert by the Capitol Sounds Concert Band, followed by a parade down Dexter Ave., 11 a.m. For info visit. www.visitingmontgomery.com.

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To Kill a MockingbirdMarch 8–24; May 12–18

Twelfth NightMarch 28–30;

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