December 2013 Pride of Montgomery

December 2013

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The holiday season is upon us. Decorations already adorn our downtown lampposts and colder temperatures have arrived. On Friday, December 6th Governor Bentley will light the State Christmas tree, we’ll have our annual Christmas Parade on Dexter Avenue and then Montgomery’s

Christmas tree will be illuminated in front of City Hall. Marching bands and floats from across the River Region will proudly show off their talent and creativity. It promises to be fun for everyone.

During the month of December we’ll also observe the 58th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This year, our festivities are part of a special year-long commemoration of civil rights events that occurred across the South. A traveling exhibit of artifacts will be on display and a special tribute is planned for the Rev. Robert and Mrs. Jeannie Graetz and Attorney Fred Gray.

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A Word from Our Mayor

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

These activities are the start of our ramp up to 2015, the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march. The eyes of the nation and world will be upon us; and we’re preparing for the spotlight. A major renovation will soon clean up blighted portions of the Voting Trail. A construction project to enhance the Dexter Avenue streetscape has just begun after years of planning. The sidewalks will be more accessible for the disadvantaged, damaged trees will be replaced and there will be a uniform appearance from the Court Square fountain up to the Capitol.

Renovation and upgrade projects are taking place across all of Montgomery. In a few weeks, some our police officers, firefighters and medics will have a new base of operations at the former Montgomery Mall location. This will allow for shorter response times and better protection.

Key portions of the Genetta Park on West Fairview have been completed that will protect our waterways from pollution. The park acts as a filter to trap substances that would otherwise contaminate the Catoma Creek and the Alabama River. This revolutionary design is one of the first of its kind in the country, and represents the efforts we are taking to ensure Montgomery lives up to its reputation as the “Capital of Dreams”.

Have a joyous holiday season and safe and prosperous New Year.

Merry & Bright in 2014: Looking Beyond the Season

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PublishersVirginia SaundersAmelia Strickland

Frank K. Rho

editor/Creative direCtorEmily Hillman Cobern

oPerations ManagerAllie Manzari

advertising rePresentativesVirginia Saunders

Donna Ellis

CoPy & features direCtorWhitney Wall-Williams

Creative assistantTosh Parker

front Cover PhotograPhyNick Drollette Photography

Contributing PhotograPhersNick Drollette Photography

Pet Pawtography by Diana BunchGeorge Singleton

Adrian Freeman PhotographyDreamers Photography by Adrienne Quick

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Contributing WritersDr. Wendy R. Coleman

Geri CronierRebekah Edwards

Corey & Donna EllisHenry Hernandez

Kasey HopeDr. Zeb A. King, DVM

Dr. Kalai MugilanDr. Frank K. Rho

Yvonna RichardsonJT & Leanne

Dr. Hunter SadlerRyan SellersGeoff Stough

distributionJonathan Newman

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Donnie Sasser opened

Two Blessings Gift

Boutique in April 2013.

When asked about his

passion for his store,

Donnie is quick to respond, “It’s a great feeling at the end

of the day to know you’ve made new friends, brightened

their day and their gift will bring joy to their friends as well.”

Donnie strives to help his customers find the perfect gift

by listening to their requests and trying to accommodate

them as much as possible. Donnie is constantly looking for

unique and different items - things you won’t see in other

stores in the area. He likes simple gifts that have some

meaning, a great story, and simple message - gifts that

inspire both the buyer and the recipient.

Do not be surprised if one of the gifts you pick out is one of

Donnie Sasser’s original Faceless Angels and/or Reflection

Crosses from The Donnie Sasser Collection, which are

featured in hundreds of stores across the country. The

store also features several other local artists. When asked

about owning his own business, Donnie responds, “It’s a

great sense of accomplishment owning your own business.

You know at the end of the day that the hard work and

planning has been a blessing to others.”

Two Blessings Gift Boutique is open Monday 10 a.m. - 5

p.m., Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is located at 8127 Vaughn Road in the

Peppertree Shopping Center. Call Donnie and his staff

today at 334-647-1745.


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What was Christmas like in Montgomery, and the South, during the War Between the States? Supplies were scarce, es-pecially as the war continued, paper money was almost worth-

less, most able bodied men were off fighting, unless they received a short leave, and the women had to add “making Christmas” to the load they already carried.

There were two sisters who lived in Montgomery during the war. Bell and Sarah Follansbee were from New England and taught school in Montgomery. Sarah Fol-lansbee kept a diary of her time in Montgomery, which includes Christmas of 1864. She and her sister spent that Christmas with friends between Wetumpka and Hayneville, eating, dancing, and exchanging gifts. She notes in her diary they were given “bundles of the richest ‘lit wood’ clean cut in small splints delighted us.” These were small bundles of kindling, which were popular gifts as re-sources became scarce. Gifts also included homemade woolen mit-tens, fruits, nuts, and cakes. Food

at one of the parties consisted of “Chicken salad, fruitcake (a nov-elty)” along with other items. An-other event recorded by Sarah Fol-lansbee stated a nice tea was served.

Another recorded Confeder-

ate Christmas is from an article written by Varina Howell Davis, wife Confederate President Jef-ferson Davis. She writes of how most of the focus was prepara-tion for Christmas at the local Episcopal Orphanage as well as her own family. Mrs. Davis de-scribes how young ladies learned to “make do” with what was avail-able. She states, “some small feath-ered chickens and parrots…were furnished with new tail feathers, lambs minus much of their wool were supplied with a cotton wool substitute, rag dolls were plumped out and recovered with clean cloth, and the young ladies paint-ed their fat faces in bright colors and furnished them with beads for eyes.” The young ladies learned to remake items or take an old item and turn it into something new. Mrs. Davis records, “Trunks of old things were turned out and

snipping of silk and even woolen of bright colors were found…the beauty of those home-made things astonished us all, for they looked quite ‘custom-made.’” Gifts were made for everyone, including servants, who were included in the family game of who could wish a “Merry Christmas” be-fore someone else said it to them. Everyone also attended Church in observance of Christmas.

Despite the desolation of war, Christmas was still observed throughout the South. Having parties, sharing laughs, singing songs, and exchanging gifts, no matter the quality, helped every-one during that time. Mrs. Davis remarked, “These young people are gray-haired now, but the les-sons of self-denial, industry and frugality in which they became past mistresses then, have made of them the most dignified, self-reliant and tender women I have ever know—all honor to them.”

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Health & Fitness

In all the years I’ve been a dentist, I’ve had the honor of being involved in the ever-changing and improving field of dentistry. It has, and continues to make, some incredible strides in learning more about your dental and general health, improving the materials and methods to raise the quality of the dentistry you receive, and always discovering new breakthrough facts about the art and science of dentistry.

I’ve also been here long enough to come across some pretty worthless facts about dentistry that have no therapeutic value at all. So to round out this year, I’m dedicating this article to share with you 10 of the most worthless ones… I hope you enjoy them!

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.

by Dr. Frank K. Rho

1) The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That’s enough spit to fill 2 swim-ming pools.

2) The Statue of Liberty’s mouth is three feet wide.

3) An elephant’s tooth can weigh over 6 pounds.

4) In 1994, a prison inmate in West Virginia braided dental floss into a rope, scaled the wall and escaped.

5) A sneeze comes out of your mouth at over 600 mph.

6) According to a Time Magazine sur-vey, 59% of people would rather sit in a dentist’s chair than sit next to a person talking on a cell phone.

7) Dogs have 10 more teeth than people. Cats have 2 less teeth.

8) A mosquito has 47 teeth.

9) Doc Holiday was a dentist.

10) The first commercial toothbrush similar to what we use today was invented by a man in prison in 1770 made from bristles and an animal bone from his prison dinner.

I hope you have a very fun and merry Christmas and a happy new year!

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Every year, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding minority or female-owned small business for its achievements and contributions to the community with the Point of Light Award. We are so proud to live in a community rich with citizens who routinely pay it forward. We are equally blessed that one of the nominees for a Point of Light Award this year is our own Virginia Saunders!

The award process is open to minority-owned and female-owned businesses in Montgomery and the River Region. Two awards are given, one for businesses that

have been operational for one to nine years and another for ten or more years. In addition to the afore mentioned criteria, nominees must be for-profit, their business must show stability and growth, they must have positive community involvement and they must be a member in good standing with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

The 2013 Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Point of Light Award ceremony was held on November 7. Many deserving people were nominated for both awards. The final contestants in category one, people who have been in business from one to nine years, were: Tish Leonard- Cupcakes by Tish, Shankar Yalamanchili M.D.- River Region Psychiatry Associates, Jennifer Cooper- Gigi’s Cupcakes, Kim Hall- Kreative Moments, Barbara Handmacher- Unbelievable Flooring and Décor, Eugene Tinker- Certified Technical Experts, Charles Lewis- Supreme

Cleaning, Inc., Ahmad Austin- Cy3 Computing, LLC, Temisha Mitchell Young- Little Magic Cards and Virginia Saunders- Pride of Montgomery Magazine. The winner of this category was Shankar Yalamanchili, M.D. with River Region Psychiatry Associates.

The final contestants in category two, people who have been in business for 10 or more years, were: Beverly Gulino- Charlie’s Trophies, Calvin Dunning- O’Dessa’s Blessing, Sherry Weeks- ERA Weeks and Browning Realty, Inc. and Nan Lloyd- Associated Business Services. The award for this category went to Sherry Weeks with ERA Weeks and Browning Realty.

We are very proud of all the contestants and congratulate you on this honor. Thanks to all of you for your continued service and dedication to making our community better and brighter!

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Pride of Montgomery Owners Amy Strickland (right) Virginia Saunders, Point of Light Nominee (center), and Dr. Frank Rho (left).



On a sign was printed Hunter Salder, D.C.Now Santa was not one to like a new tactic,But all else had failed so he’d try chiropractic.

“It must be the hurry, the tension and all,I simply can’t seem to get on the ball,Life used to be easy, just toy guns and whistles,Now I have to dodge fall-out, spaceships and missiles.”

“And Doc, take a look at the size of this pack!Have you any idea what it does to my back?”Poor Santa was miserable, just barely able,With the help of the doctor to get on the table.

The doctor was gentle, without fuss or tussle.He examined the vertebrae and relaxed the muscles.He spotted the trouble and then with a click,Started aligning the ailing St. Nick.

Santa felt his aches and pains quickly abate,In no time at all, he began to feel great.His cheeks were glossy with a brand new glow,And a healthy Kris Kringle was roaring to go.

As he went out the door, he threw the receptionist a kiss,Why, it had been centuries since he’d felt as good as this!Then once more he shouldered the bagful of toys,His heart overflowing with true Christmas joys.


Health & Fitness

T’was the day before Christmas, but there was no cheer, No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer.

The word had got out that Santa was sick,There’d be no friendly visit from a sick St. Nick.

The people were sad, no happiness sounded.For Christmas had come, but Santa was grounded.

He walked down the street and what should he see?

by Dr. Hunter Sadler

Dr. Hunter Sadler received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Parker College of Chiropractic in 2006. Dr. Sadler is licensed by the Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiner Parts I – IV and Physiotherapy. He also is a member of the Alabama State Chiropractic Association and the Parker College of Chiropractic Alumni Association.

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Merry Christmas to All! Dr. Hunter Sadler

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Corey & Donna EllisOwners of Resolution Fitness Camps

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by Corey & Donna Ellis

We’ve made it through the holiday of giving thanks. Now it’s on to the holiday of giving gifts. When you think of giving an individual a present or gift during the holidays, fitness doesn’t normally surface at the top of the list. Why is that??? A runner would love nothing more than a brand new pair or two of his or her favorite running shoes OR a paid registration to the next half or full marathon of their choice. Why wouldn’t they also be excited about a holiday gift certificate for training sessions with a personal trainer OR a RezFIT BOOTCAMP gift certificate? There is no better gift to give a loved one than the gift of physical fitness!

We have had a great year sharing our experience and expertise with the River Region community. And what a privilege it’s been for us to have the opportunity to write for The Pride of Montgomery. We would like to thank all of our readers for staying interested and tuned-in to our articles. We enjoy sharing our knowledge, advice and compassion towards those that are continuously seeking motivation and encouragement while working on individual lifestyle changes.

The year 2013 has been amazing for fitness and the upcoming year will top this one by far. There are so many more people trying to live healthier and so many more striving to get in shape. If you have an individual like that around you and you are thinking about a gift for the holidays, please consider the gift of fitness. Merry Christmas!

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Lee & Lan Florist is proud to be one of the oldest and established Florist in Montgomery. Lee & Lan was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haponski and first began serving the community in the late 1950’s. The original location was on the corner of Panama Street and Mount Meigs Road. Today, the company continues to serve the community with a much more expanded line of traditional and contemporary arrangements along with specialty food baskets to suit any occasion. Lee & Lan’s official slogan has always been “Flowers for all Occasions.” This slogan is as true today as it was in the beginning. Regardless of the order or occasion, the customer can count on

tasteful arrangements with special attention being given to the smallest of details.

Lee & Lan prides itself on going the extra mile to exceed the customer’s

expectations. To honor our military, Lee & Lan offers a discount to both active duty and retired members and delivers to Maxwell and Gunter Air Force Bases.

Along with being the official florist for the Miss Alabama USA

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DDoubleTree by Hilton Downtown MontgomeryExperience the luxury of DoubleTree by Hilton in historic downtown Montgomery! The building may encompass part of Montgomery’s past, but there is nothing old about the clean lines and modern feel of the city’s elegant new hotel. The design streamlines

a contemporary urban feel with true southern hospitality. Guests at the DoubleTree will experience spacious, contemporary guest rooms featuring either two double beds, deluxe king rooms, king junior suites or 2-bedroom suites.

It's the small conveniences that elevate DoubleTree by Hilton above their competitors, turning travel into an enjoyable experience for everyone. That includes the genuine comfort of their Sweet Dreams® sleep experience and highly-trained staff who are dedicated to making every stay be the very best. Doubletree by Hilton makes it easy for you to enjoy a delicious meal without even leaving the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant and bar, one2zero, provides you with inspired traditional dining. Stay in and use the in-room dining service, check out the onsite restaurant, or unwind with after-dinner drinks at the bar.

At DoubleTree by Hilton, their warm signature chocolate chip cookie is ready and waiting at check-in. There is something special about a yummy chocolate chip cookie that offers a welcoming touch to weary guests. DoubleTree by Hilton gives out approximately 60,000 chocolate chip cookies each day worldwide, adding up to more than 21 million cookies

annually. Cookies are baked fresh daily at every hotel, all over the world, from Canada to China. DoubleTree by Hilton has donated more than 1,000,000 cookies to acknowledge and honor members of the communities where they operate hotels.

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Montgomery has amazing accommodations for meetings of all sizes. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or a large social event, we have over 8,500 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space to accommodate you. Doubletree by Hilton offers rooms for meeting, greeting, wheeling, dealing, dining or simply resting up for another day.

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The Montgomery Area Council On Aging, MACOA, which was founded in 1972, has been serving seniors in the River Region area of Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Coosa, Talladega and Tallapoosa counties for more than 40 years. A Board of Directors, composed of community volunteers, has been responsible for the management of this agency. MACOA’s purpose has been to assist senior citizens by providing services to promote independent living, offering opportunities to enhance quality of life, and increasing community awareness of senior issues.

Since its humble beginnings, MACOA has grown into an organization that manages four senior nutrition centers, delivers more than 470 hot meals a day, and runs a number of other services.

The MACOA office is located at 115 East Jefferson Street with the Archibald Center, which hosts hundreds of seniors, directly behind. Hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

For further information feel free to contact MACOA main line at 334-263-0532 or the Meals On Wheels line at 334-204-6765.

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Serving Seniors In The River Region For More Than 40 YearsThe Montgomery Area Council On Aging



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Life Lessons


Dr. Kalai Mugilan received his Doctorate of Health Promotion/Medical Sociology. He is an Assistant Professor at South University and the co-founder of Varietas LLC Diversity Training, Certification, Staff Augmentation, which is located in Montgomery. He had workshops in New Orleans after Katrina and currently works with local veterans. To contact him, please call 205-243-7747.

Feelings are neither negative nor positive. Yes it is true - feelings are just feelings, and nothing more than that! All of us, men and women, have been endowed with or should I say, blessed with an awesome set of tear ducts and the ability to release tears. Not just when our eyes need to clean themselves, but when we are filled with the most intense emotions or filled with a high degree of emotional pressure. Those tear ducts are like a set of feeling pressure valves. Crying helps to release some of the pent up emotion, so we can perhaps focus again and make decisions without those emotions being the single guiding force controlling the decision-making process .

Feelings are neither negative nor positive, but rather energy looking for a way to be expressed. And our tears, or feeling pressure valves, are just there to help us release pent up emotions. I believe this is the reason we all have the ability to cry. To further support my claim, researchers have found stress hormones in our tears. All of us know how euphoric we feel after a good cry and how good it feels to laugh until we cry.

However, when we learn or train ourselves not to use this awesome set of abilities that we have been blessed with, trouble begins. In such pent up emotional situations, we walk around looking for opportunities to feel or to vent, or find ways to numb ourselves, often with overuse of sedatives like alcohol and prescription drugs.

Even though emotions are neither negative nor positive, there is danger in not feeling. If all of us find a place, a person or a regular time to keep our emotions safe and fully feel them, we will most likely be capable of a clearer thought process. I wish all of you a very happy holiday and hope give yourself permission to feel the spirit of the season!

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The holiday season is here - What happened? It seems like it just left a few weeks ago! What's on your wish list this season? It's funny, we read an article on the air earlier this week that stated more people are asking for "updated versions of already existing technology" this year. In other words, the iPhone 4 is no longer good enough - we want the iPhone 5. Nintendo Wii is being replaced by Xbox One (soon to followed by Xbox One-2, I'm sure) and don't forget the Ipad Air (the new thinner, sexier model), and Playstation 4 (because 1, 2 & 3 just don't cut it anymore). WHOA!

Somebody definitely knows what they're doing when it comes to marketing and selling us electronic gadgets! We also discovered the cheap iPhone chargers that we pick up ROUTINELY at truck stops on the road during vacations when 3 teens all need to charge their phones simultaneously no longer work with the new iPhone models. No, you have to buy the expensive "official" iPhone chargers.

Contact JT & LeanneMix 103 Radio Personalities

River Region TV Show (CW & WSFA12)Direct Cell: (334) 380-1950

Email: [email protected]: www.Mix103.com and www.RiverRegion.TV

But don't plan on bringing any of these things to the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, because the Olympic Committee has banned them from the events! Kind of a stunning move quite frankly - I wonder if it will hurt ticket sales? How will spectators survive without them?

It truly is our Christmas Wish that you will take time out of the busy, hectic lives we all lead to spend time with family and friends and maybe even let the iPhone battery go dead for a day or two. I mean really, do we need to post EVERY move we make on Facebook during Christmas? Do we like our relatives we only see once a year that much? JT goes home to St. Louis now and doesn't even know half the people there!

To help you stay connected with what's going on this holiday season, we hope you'll tune in as well to Mix 103-3 for our "Sounds of the Season" broadcast - Christmas tunes 24/7 thru Christmas Day! We'll see you around town as the

Christmas Shopping Season progresses into a full panic starting Thanksgiving Day with stores opening with special incentives! Ugh!

Hey - charge that iPhone up and listen to Mix 103-3 on iHeart Radio - you can take us anywhere and it's free! Even on those outdated, dinosaur iPhone 4 models! From our family including Rebeccah, Kimberlee, Ashlee & 5 Montgomery Humane Alumni & 1 "JT, can we keep him?" dog we found elsewhere - MERRY CHRISTMAS & Best wishes for a successful 2014!

JT & Leanne: Married with Microphones!


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Good Taste

American/Deli

American Deli971 Ann St334-262-6122

Chappy’s Deli 1611 Perry Hill Rd334-279-7477 2055 E South Blvd334-286-9200 8139 Vaughn Rd334-279-1226

Chick Fil A EastChase6921 Eastchase LoopMontgomery, AL 36117334-271-1095

Chick-Fil-A at RSA Tower201 Monroe St.Montgomery, AL 36104334-293-4773

Chris’ Hotdogs138 Dexter Ave334-265-6850

Courthouse Café100 S Lawrence St334-832-1684

El Paso Chili Company539 N Eastern Blvd334-244-0118

Five Guys Burgers & Fries7220 EastChase Pkwy334-239-7220

Flames Grill142 Montgomery St334-264-0100

Flips Uptown Grill 3900 Atlanta Hwy334-244-8833 7900 Vaughn Rd334-270-5559

Guthrie’s 5376 Atlanta Hwy334-396-8300 7216 EastChase Pkwy334-270-3331

Hamburger King547 S Decatur St334-262-1798

Honey Baked Ham2816 E South Blvd334-284-9100

Jason’s Deli1520 Eastern Blvd334-409-9890

Lunde’s201 Montgomery St334-265-3663

Mama’s Sack Lunch To Go21 S Perry St334-265-5554

MiMi’s Café6814 EastChase Pkwy334-271-0124

Momma Goldberg’s Deli7960 Vaughn Rd334-517-1071

Montgomery’s Café at Embassy Suites300 Tallapoosa St334-269-5055

Panera Bread 2998 Carter Hill Rd334-262-0064 7224 EastChase Pkwy334-274-9170

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers7005 EastChase Pkwy334-396-1078

Ruddle’s Pub Grill3133 Bell Rd334-277-8710

Schlotzsky’s Deli5055 Carmichael Rd334-409-9993

Scott St. Deli412 Scott St334-264-9415

Shoney’s 850 Eastern Blvd334-396-8533

Steak ’n Shake Prattville2313 Cobbs Ford Rd.334-290-0036

Steak Out 3271 Malcolm Dr334-270-0747 2930 Carter Hill Rd334-269-1800

Stop & Sip Coffee981 Adams Ave334-230-9989

Sundown East3416 Atlanta Hwy334-271-0501

Tenda Chick5951 Atlanta Hwy334-260-8547

Wings Xpress5780 Woodmere Blvd334-244-7898

Wishbone Café 61 Bridge St334-356-4175 7028 Atlanta Hwy334-244-7270

Zaxby’s 3130 Taylor Rd334-481-0406 6453 Atlanta Hwy334-277-8066 2923 Eastern Blvd334-420-3500 2675 Zelda Rd334-293-9933

Asian/Indian

Ala Thai Classic963 Ann St334-240-2549

Ala Thai East 6663 Atlanta Hwy334-271-3141

Asia Bistro & Seafood7839 Vaughn Rd334-213-3628

Bombay Masala109 Eastern Blvd334-272-8510

Buffet City5461 Atlanta Hwy334-279-1678

Choices Restaurant80 Commerce St334-262-0888

East China 8153 Vaughn Rd334-279-1779

Green Papaya409 Coliseum Blvd334-395-7654


Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 6561 Atlanta Hwy334-260-7799 181D Eastern Blvd334-260-6111

India Palace 3007H McGehee Rd334-281-1200

Kabuki Steakhouse7834 Vaughn Rd334-273-8885

King Buffet2727 Bell Rd334-273-8883

Korean Garden2891 Vaughn Plaza Rd334-277-5685

Lek’s Railroad Thai at Union Station300 Water St334-269-0708

Lek’s Taste of Thailand5421 Atlanta Hwy334-244-8994

Midori 5824 Woodmere Blvd334-593-1754

Ming’s Garden 1741 Eastern Blvd334-277-8188

Miyako Japanese8173 Vaughn Rd334-215-2275

Saigon Deli2323 Eastern Blvd334-279-5921

Satsuki6534 Atlanta Hwy334-239-7450

Shilla3526 Eastdale Cir334-354-3026

Shogun Japanese 5215 Carmichael Rd334-271-6999

St. Café 2777 Eastern Blvd334-396-2232

The Super Buffet5831 Atlanta Hwy334-215-0055

Sushi Café3004 Zelda Rd334-819-7060

Sushi Yama2070 Eastern Blvd334-612-7800

Thai Gratiem 8868 Minnie Brown Rd334-215-9960

Top China9160 EastChase Pkwy334-270-1668

Bakery

Cupcakes by Tish1940 Mulberry St.334-625-0999

Louisa's Bakery1039 Woodley Road334-356-1212

Barbeque

Country’s Barbecue 2610 Zelda Rd334-262-6211 5761 Atlanta Hwy334-270-0126

Dreamland BBQ101 Tallapoosa St334-273-7427

Jim ’N Nicks Bar-B-Q6415 Atlanta Hwy334-213-0046

K&J Rib Shack4255 S Court St334-356-1368

Sam’s Bar-B-Que3510 Atlanta Hwy334-279-0008

Sophia’s BBQ1055 Adams Ave334-269-1177

Varsity BBQ5471 Atlanta Hwy334-279-5444

Café

Café Louisa1034 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Café MOne Museum Dr334-240-4333

Cool Beans at Café d'Art115 Montgomery St334-269-3302

Shashy’s Fine Foods1700 Mulberry St334-263-7341

Casual Dining

All City Coney Island701 Madison Ave334-819-4100

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3001 Carter Hill Rd334-264-9064 3195 Taylor Rd334-274-0009 6601 Atlanta Hwy334-279-1902

California Yogurt Kraze 3010 Zelda Rd334-356-3716 7730 Vaughn Rd334-215-9135

Chili’s7355 EastChase Pkwy334-270-1973

City Limits Bar & Grill3585 McGehee Rd334-239-9130

Dreamz511 E Edgemont Ave334-239-7303

Eastside Grille6667 Atlanta Hwy334-274-1200

The Exchange at Renaissance Hotel201 Tallapoosa St334-481-5165

Filet & Vine431 Cloverdale Rd334-262-8463

Island Delights 323 Air Base Blvd334-264-0041

Nancy’s Italian Ice7976 Vaughn Rd334-356-1403

True503 Cloverdale Rd334-356-3814

Ruby Tuesday 1310 Eastern Blvd334-396-0224


Good TasteRuby Tuesday 6970 EastChase Loop 334-215-2285

Sinclair’s 1051 E Fairview Ave334-834-7462 7847 Vaughn Rd334-271-7654

Smoothie King7026 EastChase Pkwy334-356-5621

Smoothies & Things109 S Court St334-241-0770

Sommer’s Grill 9188 EastChase Pkwy334-274-0275

Sommer’s Place7972 Vaughn Rd334-279-5401

32 Degrees Yogurt Bar7030 EastChase Pkwy334-272-4773

The Tipping Point5015 Hampstead High 334-260-9110

Fine Dining

Central Restaurant129 Coosa St334-517-1155

Chophouse Vintage Year405 Cloverdale Rd334-264-8463

City Grill & Next Door8147 Vaughn Rd334-244-0960

Garrett’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy334-396-9950

Ham & High5251 Hampstead High 334-239-9982

The House Restaurant at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel201 Tallapoosa St334-481-5166

La Jolla Restaurant & Bar6854 EastChase Pkwy334-356-2600

Michael’s Table2960 Zelda Rd334-272-2500

Greek

Mr. G’s6268 Atlanta Hwy334-356-4662

Zoe’s Kitchen7218 EastChase Pkwy334-270-9115

Zoe’s Kitchen2960C Zelda Rd334-395-4698

Italian

Carrabba’s Italian1510 Eastern Blvd334-271-7500

Cheezie’s Pizza 8125K Decker Ln334-244-9496 2762 Bell Rd Bldg B

Cheezie’s Pizza334-365-5423 1113H Perry Hill Rd334-239-9263

CiCi’s Pizza981 Ann St334-386-3086

Corsino’s Italian911 S Court St334-263-9752

Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs1712 Carter Hill Rd334-262-8988

Marco’s Pizza3171 Taylor Rd334-356-6000

Mellow Mushroom7915 Vaughn Rd334-213-6443

Midtown Pizza Kitchen2940 Zelda Rd334-399-0080

Olive Garden2700 Eastern Blvd334-260-9220

Pizza Perfect428 Coliseum Blvd334-244-7721

Sa Za’s Serious Italian130 Commerce St334-495-7292

Stevi B’s Pizza5411 Atlanta Hwy334-279-3112

Tomatinos 1036 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Mexican

Cuco’s11123 Chantilly Pkwy Suite A334-271-3528

Cuco’s Express31 S Court St334-832-0081

El Rey Burrito Lounge1031 E Fairview Ave334-832-9688

Ixtapa Bar & Grill7157 EastChase Pkwy334-277-7600

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Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy334-272-5232

Jalepenos Restaurant8157 Vaughn Rd334-277-2840

La Zona Rosa2838 Zelda Rd334-274-1153

Las Salsas Mexican7921 Vaughn Rd334-260-9096

Los Cabos Cantina1801 Eastern Blvd334-277-7571

Los Ranchos127 Eastern Blvd334-270-1509

Los Vaqueros2195 Eastern Blvd334-277-8339

Moe’s Southwest Grill 2900 Zelda Rd334-273-9198 7028 EastChase Pkwy334-356-3333

No Way Jose 5338 Atlanta Hwy334-396-2222

No Way Jose 8844 Minnie Brown Rd334-819-7363

Salsaritas8015 Vaughn Rd334-356-5430

San Marcos Mexican61 N Burbank Dr334-279-6680

Santa Fe Express15 Commerce St334-262-7676

Taqueria El Cantaro1130 Ann St334-356-7361

Tipico De Mexico3441 Malcolm Dr334-356-0459

Seafood

Bonefish Grill 7020 EastChase Pkwy334-396-1770

Capitol Oyster Bar at The Marina617 Shady St334-288-4217

Jubilee Seafood1057 Woodley Rd334-262-6224

Red Lobster300 Eastdale Cir334-277-0780

Ric & Mos3150 Watchman Dr334-517-1140

Wintzell’s Oyster House105 Commerce St334-262-4257

Young Barn Pub 5331 Young Barn Rd334-819-7423

Southern Style

A Social Event/Bandanas301 Jefferson St334-265-911

Blue Moon Café7725 Averritt Dr334-356-0543

Cornerstone5336 Atlanta Hwy334-386-0449

Cracker Barrel9191 Boyd Cooper Pkwy334-244-1085

Davis Café518 N Decatur St334-264-6015

Eastbrook Café520 Coliseum Blvd334-272-2438

Farmers Market Café315 N McDonough St334-262-1970

Farmhouse Kitchen5251 Hampstead High St 334-284-8989

Fried Tomato Buffet6050 Atlanta Hwy334-244-6162

Gail’s Down the St. Café2739 Zelda Rd334-279-1009

Golden Corral 1480 Eastern Blvd334-532-0020

Isaiah’s Restaurant 135 Mildred St334-265-9000

Martin’s Restaurant1796 Carter Hill Rd334-265-1767

Odessa’s Blessings726 Forest Ave334-265-7726

Peyton’s Place5344 Atlanta Hwy334-396-3630

Piccadilly Cafeteria2610 Eastern Blvd334-271-6189

Red’s Little School House20 Gardner Rd334-584-7955

Wagon Wheel Café1961 Maxwell Blvd334-265-9979

Pub & Restaurant

Baumhower’s Restaurant2465 Eastern Blvd334-271-1831

Irish Bred Pub & Res-taurant78 Dexter Ave.334-834-7559

Key Largo Bar & Grill1343 Dalraida Rd334-272-1402

Rock Bottom American Pub2430 Eastern Blvd334-239-7625

Wingers Sports Grill2773 Bell Rd334-277-3379

Steakhouse

Charles Anthony’s Restau-rant at the Pub10044 Chantilly Pkwy334-281-3911

Longhorn Steakhouse4095 Eastern Blvd334-613-7555

Outback Steakhouse1040 Eastern Blvd334-270-9495

Texas Roadhouse7525 EastChase Pkwy334-396-7774


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Are you in the mood for some cuisine inspired by the beauty and culture of Italy? Then Carrabba’s Italian Grill is the place for you! Carrabba’s was founded by Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola in Houston, Texas over 27 years ago out of a desire to create a family-style restaurant experience that made guests feel as though they were dining in a friend’s home.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere featuring a unique dining environment for their customers. Dining experiences range from an intimate Family Table in the main dining room, where families and friends can share quality food and time, to a more intimate, social experience, where mature guests can meet-and-greet at the bar and sip some Italian or Californian vintages.

Many of the recipes on the menu here at Carrabba’s are those of Damian’s mother, Grace and sister, Rose. Damian travels the world in search of the best ingredients and the most unique Italian dishes to ensure that the food at Carrabba’s tastes authentic and delicious!

Carrabba’s is best known for its wood-burning grill. Signature dishes such as Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa Maria and Marsala are enhanced with flavor imparted by this grill.

Spotlight On . . .

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Signature Pastas sauces are made from scratch every day. Not only does Carrabba’s cater to the palate of an older crowd, but the little ones will also find something to satisfy their taste on the Bambini Menu.

Carrabba’s offers a list of seasonal cocktail specialties such as peach, red, white and blackberry sangria to perfectly complement many of Carrabba’s flavorful dishes. A premium selection of domestic and imported beers is also available.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill features Carside Carry-Out, Call-Ahead Seating and Handicap Accessibility. They cater to guests who manage their gluten intake by providing a Gluten-Free Menu. Delivery for catering orders is another service of the restaurant.

Carrabba’s is located at 1510 Eastern Blvd.

Hours of Operations: Mon-Thurs, 4 p.m. -10 p.m.; Fri, 4 p.m. -11p.m Sat, 11a.m - 11p.m. Sun, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

To make a reservation call 334-271-7500.

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Come to Carrabba’s and Experience Authentic Italian!



II know you’ve already re-alized it, but Christmas is almost upon us! Time (if I can paraphrase the old say-ing) 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 be-come 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 some-one else. Being a blessing to you means taking a vaca-tion sometimes, getting in some “me” time, or just sit-ting quietly to contemplate where you are in reaching your goals, obtaining your dreams, or being fulfilled. When it comes to being a

blessing others, well that can happen in so many ways and most of them have noth-ing to do with money. Just sharing some of your valu-able time with them can be life-changing.

Laughter. You know that side-splitting kind of laugh-ter you experience when you hear a really funny joke? It comes from an uncontrol-lably 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 laugh-ter 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 uni-verse?

Love. This one is so im-portant because sometimes we get too caught up in try-ing to “prove” we love oth-ers 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. Uncompro-mising. 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 Christ-mas 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 appreci-ated more than you know.

Merry Christmas, PRIDE readers.

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Public Schools Montgomery Public schools 334-223-6700

Private Schools alabama Christian academy 334-277-1985

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

lighthouse Christian academy 334-271-4200

Macon-east academy 334-277-6566

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

success unlimited academy 334-819-8005

trinity Presbyterian school 334-213-2100

Special Needs alabama institute for deaf and blind 334-262-0824

sylvan learning Center 334-262-0043

Universities alabama state university 334-229-4100

amridge university 334-387-3878

auburn Montgomery 334-244-3000

faulkner university 334-272-5820

fortis College 334-272-3857

huntingdon College 334-833-4497

Jones school of law 334-386-7495

Prince institute of Professional studies 334-271-1670

south university 334-395-8800

trenholm state technical College 334-420-4200

troy university 334-241-9537

virginia College 334-277-3390


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by Yvonna RichardsonGreen Gate School

Fifty-five years ago, I became really fascinated by this man with many names. When I was five years old, I sat in his lap, explaining how “good” I had been and how much I deserved the Chatty Cathy doll I wanted so badly. As the first talking doll, Chatty Cathy was at the top of every little girl’s list. My mother had told me that due to her popularity, Santa would need to make substitutions. I looked deep into Santa’s eyes and assured him that should he choose me, Chatty Cathy would be loved forever, and I didn’t want any other toys. As the elf finally had to gently remove me from Santa’s lap, he laughed his “Ho!Ho!Ho!” and reminded me to believe. So I believed with all my heart and Santa delivered. Our Christmas tree seemed to have a special glow on Christmas morning because Chatty Cathy was sitting there in her red velvet party dress waiting for me. I ran to her and immediately pulled her talking string. Her first words were “I love you.” I promised to believe in Santa forever.I never understood why every year during my childhood, there was always some “kook” that would ask my teachers, scout leaders, and other adults the same question, “Is Santa real?” The answer was always the same: “Yes, Santa is real.” I mean, come on already. Why keeping asking, “Is Santa real?” That’s like asking, “Is love real?” Just because you can’t see him doesn’t make him less real. Sure he is surrounded by stories and legends, but that doesn’t make him less real.

Remember, Santa chose Christmas Eve to deliver his love to the children of the world. Each time I asked my mother and daddy the question, their answer was always the same, “If you believe in love, then you believe in Santa.” Since that time, the question, “Is Santa Real?" has crossed my mind. Through the years I have kept my eyes open and I am happy to report: Yes, Santa is real!!! Proof ? I have it; my daughter Karoline’s face when she discovered the Molly doll she wanted so badly under our tree. She cried with joy. When Emily, my daughter, noticed Santa had freckles she suddenly loved her freckles and announced freckles must be magic. When I asked my new son-in-law where he stood on the Santa question Eddie told the story about how his mom had set a trap to catch Santa, only to find a piece of red velvet and a note to “Believe,” so he believes too. My husband’s voice changes when he describes the stockings stuffed with simple and exotic Christmas goodies he and his brother shared. This year was my first year without my parents, yet Santa still came and Chatty Cathy is still with me. I believe… so, “You better watch out ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to town!" . . . and I will always believe in love and Santa.

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This holiday season I am challenged to really think about the lessons I am teaching my children and how I am spending my money. I want to be intentional and purposeful with each purchase I make. This year instead of focusing so much on what my children are "getting," I really want to impress upon them the joys of "giving." One way we can do that is to fill a shoebox through Operation

Christmas Child. You can find these at Chick fil a, most churches, or on the Samaritian's Purse website. In addition to doing this with my

children, I also want to purchase things that give back as well. Here are a few things on my list this year.

"TOMS" shoes for my kids- for every pair your purchase, they give a pair to a needy kid.

This cute LOVE tote has tons of purposes. My little artist will fill it with on-the-go art

supplies, I am sure. You can find this at www.globalgirlfriends.com. This company helps to employ women in remote areas so that they can make a living creating beautiful products. This bag was made by some women who live on

the border of South Africa.

Cute Kids Tees. You can find this at www.commonthreadz.com. When you purchase one of their products, they either feed an orphan for a month or provide school uniforms for an orphan.

I am so inspired by companies who give that we have created our own product that gives. Buy this tank and it feeds an orphan for a week through the "Rice Bowls" organization. Find

this at www.kaseyhope.com.

And locally, you can pick up a few of these Christmas

Cards at "Blessings" in Prattville. 100% of profits go to the A.I.C.C. This organization gives food, clothing, and financial assistance to those in need in the tri county area.

This Christmas lets think beyond ourselves and our little world. Let's teach our children and remind ourself that it truly is better to give than to receive!

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 6 years.

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Dog & Cat Vision: What DO They See?

Take a stroll down your local pet store shelf and chances are

good you will spot pet toys that are fire engine red, bright orange, and vivid yellow or green. Pet toy manufactures do a great job advertising to the “human eye” but what about the actual “consumer’s eye” (your pet)? Unlike the known misconception that pets are color blind, dogs and cats do see color, but their world still doesn’t look quite like ours. Research has shown any shade of red is difficult for your pet to see and may actually appear as a brownish gray. This probably explains why Rover has a hard time locating the red ball on the lawn. In fact, the latest research has shown that if the ball is red it is highly probably that your dog’s sense of smell leads him to the ball rather than his vision.

Dogs and cats do see colors, but the colors seen are neither as

rich nor contain as many color hues as those seen by humans. The eyes of people, dogs and cats contain special light catching cells called cones that respond to color. Dogs have fewer cones than humans suggesting their color vision will not be as rich or intense as ours. Another difference is humans have three different types of cones, dogs only have two.

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

by Dr. Zeb A. King, DVM

So what exactly do dogs see? Recent testing done at the

University of California, Santa Barbara, has answered this puzzling question. Instead of seeing the rainbow as violet, blue, blue-green, green, yellow, orange and red, dogs would see it as dark blue, light blue, gray, light yellow, darker yellow, and very dark gray. Basically, dogs see the colors yellow, blue and gray. Which means, dogs see colors green, yellow and orange as yellowish and they see purple and blue as blue. So the red ball in green grass is obviously hard for your dog to see. A better option for pet toy manufacturers would actually be two contrasting colors together, like white and blue or white and purple.

As for cats, many researchers believe there color vision is comparable to a dog’s BUT with less

richness of hues and saturation for the colors. However, cats do have an advantage. Cats have a wider field of view—about 200 degrees, compared to humans who have 180 degree view. Cats also have a better range of peripheral vision which helps them spot your toy or mouse wiggling in the corner.

As most people know, cats are also crepuscular, which means they are active at dawn and

dusk. This means they need better night vision. Cat’s eyes have 6 to 8 times more rod cells, which are more sensitive to low light than humans do. This could explain why cats like to sleep during the day…it is a blurry world for them until dusk.

The bottom line “do you see what I see?” doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer. Basically, your

pet sees things differently than you do, and in some cases , especially at night, they see better. But, when it comes down to seeing color, humans have them beat.

Above: A dog's-eye view of colors.Graphic by SantonDogObedience.com

Above: Human vs. Cat's View in daylight. Below: Human vs. Cat's View at Night. A wider field of vision and better night vision helps them do what they do best: hunt!

Photos by Nickolay Lamm

Human Canine


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Holiday Driving Tipsby Henry Hernandez, State Farm™ Insurance Agent

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For many of us, the holidays mean more travel, and that means more potential pitfalls in transit. Oftentimes drivers are battling seasonal weather, and what’s more, the increased amount of traffic means fewer resources available to help if you break down.

Here are a few tips to stay safe and keep those holiday plans on track.

•Saynotoholidayeggnog. Never drink and drive, but also be on the lookout for haphazard driving and drivers operating their vehicles under the influence. Unfortunately, the number of accidents and fatalities caused by drinking inevitably rises around the holiday season. You can take other steps to avoid drinking and driving.

•Plan for shorterdays.The more light, the safer the roads. During the winter months, an earlier sunset means you’ve got less daylight to work with. Ideally, plan your trip to avoid driving at night. If you think you’re going to be out after dark, keep these night driving tips in mind.

•Bereadyifyourbatterydies. Cold weather takes its toll on car batteries. Double-check to make sure you’ve got jumper cables in your trunk. You never know when an easy jump-start could save you time and hassle – or when you could use them to help someone else.

•Preparetobestuck. A winter storm can leave you spending your holiday stuck in a drift or stranded in a blizzard, particularly if you’re traveling on unfamiliar roads. Stock your vehicle with other items that might be helpful in case of a problem: thick blankets, extra food and water, coats and jackets, and a flashlight.

Whether it’s the abundance of shopping or thieves channeling the Grinch, holiday season in the United States brings with it increased vehicle break-ins – especially at shopping malls around the country. To make yours a positive holiday shopping experience, be sure to:

•Keepallreceiptsinyourwalletorpurse.Leaving the receipt in the bag makes it difficult for you to prove your purchase, and easy for thieves to return the items for cash.

•Moveyourvehicle toanotherspot in the lot if you opt to drop off purchases to your vehicle at a midpoint in your shopping trip. Onlookers will think that you have left the mall, and your vehicle will be less of a target.

•Makesureyourpurchasesareoutofsight.Keep them in your trunk or covered in the front or back seats.

• Spread your shopping over several days. You are away from your vehicle for a shorter period of time each day, and shopping becomes less stressful.

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Shopping Spree

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.

by Geri Cronier Graduate Gemologist, Jewelry Designer, and VP Croniers Fine Jewelry

Bracelets


Stunning 40% OFF Our Handmade Custom Designs

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Open Tuesday- Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

2307 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery, Alabama 36117 • 334-272-4995

CCRONIER’S FINE JEWELRY

The Big Sale...40% OFFOnly at Cronier's Fine Jewelry!

This is our way of saying "Thank You" for over 30 years of Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and more! Some pieces have been reduced more than 40%. Many styles and pieces on sale. . . platinum, handmade one-of-a-kind,

white gold, yellow gold! Come in while supplies last!

CCRONIER’S FINE JEWELRY

We provide our clients with the highest level of customer service in the industry and we are committed to always having a team of passionate and knowledgeable representatives. This sale is possibly one of our largest Reduced Sales we've ever had. Come in and get what you've always wanted.

Thank you for your business.

Jerry Cronier, OwnerCronier's Fine Jewelry



Books can be found at www.singletonpublishingco.com

We believe "Instructions for Stepping Out into the Real World- A Student Guide for Success and an Instructor's Effort to Make It Happen" by William H. Turner is a fantastic book that gives students pointers on professionalism and helps with the transition of graduating school and proceeding into the workforce. We believe it is an extraordinary book that is even great for professionals! -Review by Virginia Saunders, Editor of The Pride of Montgomery Magazine and Allie Manzari, Operations Manager of The Pride of Montgomery Magazine

Book Review

We believe "Wisdom- Wise Words from and for Young Men" by George G. Singleton is an inspirational book full of

encouragements for people of all ages and even all genders. Not only did it touch us with the author's words, but it also helped us

to gain the courage to believe in ourselves.-Review by Virginia Saunders, Editor of The Pride of Montgomery Magazine and Allie Manzari, Operations Manager of The Pride of

Montgomery Magazine


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Peppertree Shopping Center8127 Vaughn Road(334) 647-1745

Monday: 10am-5pmTuesday-Friday: 10am-6pmSaturday: 10am-5pm



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We also have the gorgeous illumination set that comes with a gorgeous shimmer for all

Holidays!

Last but not least, take advantage of the Deluxe Kits! They are usually a limited edition, so they go quickly. Deluxe kits are makeup product sets with lots of color choices. See some shades in the deluxe kit that may not be for you? Break it up and give those products as mini gifts or stocking stuffers!

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The Perfect Look for The Perfect Day

The decorations are set and the holiday gifts are here! One thing I

love about the holidays are gift sets! You can

great deals on fabulous items! One of my

favorite sets is the Glo Minerals Brush Roll. This

deluxe set comes with your makeup brush

essentials and is perfect for anyone at any age!

Another great gift idea is the lip gloss sets.

They usually come with more than one color

choice, and it's a great way to try other color

options without paying full price for each

lipgloss.

All products mentioned are available at Dougs 2 Salon-Spa.Glo Minerals Brush Roll $71Lipgloss Tin $35Glo Minerals Deluxe Kit $76

by Rebekah Edwards LUSH Makeup Art

skin tones, luxury hand cream, and a cute mirror perfect for any purse!

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DatebookA Christmas CarolNovember 29 - December 24

Alabama Shakespeare Festival1 Festival Drive; 334-271-5353An ASF tradition begins with the return of this holiday hit featuring Charles Dickens himself who, with sleight of hand and sense of humor, brings his magical story to life. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner, an overnight journey of epic proportions begins. With a gorgeous set and period costumes, beautifully sung carols and a spectacu-lar new ending, you and your family will be left totally enthralled!

Doug’s 2 Christmas SpecialDecember 1-25

Doug’s 2 Salon8131 Vaughn Road334-396-7120From December 1 through December 25, you can buy a Doug’s 2 salon-spa gift certificate of $100 or more and receive a $25 gift certificate for free! Stop by today to get your free gift certificate!

Mellow MondaysDecember 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 6:00 p.m.

Mellow Mushroom7915 Vaughn Road; 334-356-7271Montgomery MultiSport and Mellow Mushroom will host a running group every Monday. Join us at Mellow Mush-room at 6 p.m. for a group run followed by dinner specials, raffles and fellow-ship! 2, 3, and 5-mile options available, runners will begin at Mellow and follow courses marked throughout Halcyon subdivision. Everyone meets back for pizza, beer, and giveaways!

Gingerbread House Decorating ContestDecember 3-21

Louisa’s Bakery1039 Woodley Rd. 334-356-1212Order your gingerbread kit at Louisa’s Bakery from De-cember 3-12. Kits will be available for pick up on December 14. All contes-tants must bring their uniquely decorat-ed gingerbread house on December 20 by 10 pm to Louisa Bakery. Winners will be announced on December 21.

A&P Development’s Annual Open HouseDecember 5; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

A&P Development501 Cloverdale Road; 334-239-8884Toast to the Holidays at the Annual A&P Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stroll, Sip & Shop your way through the shops at The A&P Lofts and enjoy holiday discounts, festive snacks, door prizes and more. Be sure to stop by TRUE to unwind with a delicious meal, or Pine Bar for cocktails with friends. Courtyard Entertainment provided by BTW Music Magnets.

Old Alabama Town Holiday Open HouseDecember 5; 5:00 p.m.

Old Alabama Town301 Columbus Street; 334-240-2400Join us for Old Alabama Town’s Holiday Open House at 5pm, followed by the Old Alabama Town Revue with Karren Pell and Friends at 7pm. Enjoy the holidays, early-Alabama style!

Wine Tastings at Filet & VineDecember 5, 12, 19

Filet & Vine431 Cloverdale Road; 334-262-8463Join us every Thursday for wine tastings at Filet & Vine! The wine tasting ranges from $5 to $10 depending on the wines being poured. Filet & Vine will be closed the day after Christmas and will not have a tasting on December 26.

Christmas Lights FestivalDecember 5-8, 12-15, 19-315:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum2301 Coliseum Park-way; 334-240-4900See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland sparkling with thousands of lights. Take a leisurely stroll, a brisk train ride or see the lights atop the Zoofari Skylift Ride. Visit Santa, enjoy the nightly live entertainment and no winter’s night would be complete without some warming hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies.

Thursday RunsDecember 5, 12, 19, 26; 6 p.m.

Chipotle2560 Berryhill Road 334-356-7271Montgomery Multi-Sport’s Thursday runs are changing! The first Thursday of every month (starting in November) we are starting to spice it up and will meet at Chipotle! Join us at 6 p.m. for 2, 3, or 5-mile options and BOGO entrees afterwards!

Christmas Open House at Montgomery Antiques and InteriorsDecember 6 - 8

Montgomery Antiques and Interiors1955 Eastern Blvd 334-277-2490Montgomery Antiques and Interiors is having their Christmas Open House on December 6 through December 8.

2013 Capital City Christmas ParadeDecember 6; 5:15 p.m.

Parade Route - Capitol Steps to City Hall600 Dexter Ave; 334-625-2100Kick off the season with the Capital City’s Very Merry Christmas Parade filled with oh-so-jolly floats and festivities. Celebrate this special season and gather with loved ones for a night that is sure to make all your Christmas dreams come true! The Governor’s Tree Lighting at the Capitol steps begins as 5:15 pm, the Capital City Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm, and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting at the Lister Hill Plaza across from the City Hall begins at 7:30 pm. Entry categories for the 2013 Float Contest include: busi-ness floats, floats by adults, and floats by children/youth. Float staging will be held at the Cramton Bowl. The 2013 Capital City Christmas Parade is sponsored by Sam’s Club and The Pride of Montgom-ery Magazine. For more information, contact Denise Welch at 334-625-2100 or [email protected].

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CITY OF MONTGOMERY

DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWNNEW YEAR’S EVE

Commerce Street Entertainment District

Live Entertainment fromBlack Jacket and Rhythm Nation

9pm til 1amWWW.FUNINMONTGOMERY.COM


DatebookThe Ninth Annual Father Daughter Diamond Princess BallDecember 6; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Capital City Club201 Monroe Street; 334-240-4500The Landmarks Foundation presents the Ninth Annual Father Daughter Diamond Princess Ball. The Ball welcomes girls grade 6 and under. Black tie is optional, and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $100 per couple and $50 for each additional daughter. Call Landmarks Foundation at 334-240-4500 for Reserva-tions. Space is limited so call today to get your tickets!

Jamin and Ashley Mills Book SigningDecember 7; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Montgomery Antiques and Interiors1955 Eastern Blvd; 334-277-2490Jamin and Ashley Mills began their ad-venture together as college sweethearts at Auburn University, and now run the popular home-design website The Hand-made Home. Their projects have been featured in Redbook, the New York Times, Country Living, and Better Homes and Gardens Do It Yourself magazine, among other media outlets including the Nate

Berkus show. They have also partnered with major brands, including RYOBI, La-Z-Boy, Target, Procter and Gamble, The Home Depot, Clorox, Moen and many others. They currently reside with their family in Montgomery, Alabama. You can visit their website at www.thehandmade-home.net.

Cruising with SantaDecember 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21; 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100

Cruising with Santa boards at 6:30 pm, departs

at 7 pm and returns to dock at 9 pm. Santa will be on board! There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions available. For pricing information visit: www.funinmontgomery.com.

ElizabethGrace Fashions Christmas Open HouseDecember 8; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8101 Wyndridge Drive; 334-612-9836

Wonderful selection of winter styles that are great for giving or receiving will be available! There will be great sale items too! Gift certificates will also be available.

Hear for the HolidaysDecember 9-13

DeRamus Hearing Aid Centers334-543-0034Visit one of DeRamus Hearing Aid Centers during December 9-13 when all hearing aids will be half the price! DeRamus Hearing Aid Centers are located in Montgomery, Selma, Clanton, and Opelika. Call immediately to sched-ule your evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for this program!

Harpsichord Ensemble Candlelight Chamber Music Concert December 11; 6:00 p.m.

Christchurch Sanctuary8800 Vaughn Road334-387-0566, ext. 203Enter the true spirit of Christmas at the Harpsichord Ensemble Candlelight Chamber Music Concert in the beautiful Christchurch Sanctuary. All are welcome


to this free annual event. Featured artists are: Maestro Thomas Hinds, conduct-ing; MSO Violin Fellow, Delyana Laz-arova; World-renowned Cellist, Katerina Juraskova; Flautist, Dr. Robert Scott; Harpsichord, Margaret Cauthen; Vocalists Christina Burroughs and Leah Dubberly, and the Christchurch Chancel Choir. A Champagne & Dessert Reception honor-ing the musicians follows (tickets on sale to benefit the Christchurch Pipe Organ Fund at $25.00 each). For tickets to the Reception, call the church. www.christchurchxp.net

Favorite Snacks & Giving BackDecember 12; 6:00 p.m.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital4465 Narrow Lane; 334-290-0646Alabama Head Injury Foundation invites anyone with a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or any disability & their family to attend our support groups. The meetings are held at HealthSouth in the cafeteria. www.ahif.org

Christmas Open HouseDecember 14; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum919 Felder Avenue334-264-4222Join us at the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum for their Christmas Open House on December 14!

Santa at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, December 21; 1:00 p.m.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival1 Festival Drive; 334-271-5353Come visit Santa at the Alabama Shake-speare Festival!

Christmas Eve Run 2013December 24; 8:00 a.m.

Montgomery Multisport8107 Vaughn Road; 334-356-7271Packet Pickup will be at Dec 23rd, 4 - 6pm at Montgomery MultiSport. To be honest, we don't care what time you start or how far you run. Just make sure you are back at Montgomery MultiSport at 8:00 am

for a Christmas Eve after-party complete with Christmas Music, hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and more. Registration: $15 (total cost, we absorb the fees) on www.onestoprace.com. Online registration closes Dec 18th and includes a collec-tors long sleeve cotton shirt, insane 30% off MMS Christmas Eve Stocking Stuffer coupon, race day glow sticks and raffle ticket for after-party raffle ($100 MMS gift card and other cool stuff). Day of registration is $10 and does not include anything but snacks. It is worth register-ing early just for the raffle. All monies not spent on the goodies and after-party will be used to buy blankets for the homeless in Montgomery through MMS Charities and Urban TREC.

New Years Eve CruiseDecember 31; 10:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa Street; 334-625-2100 The New Years Eve Cruise boards at 10 pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions available. There will be a firework display at midnight. www.funinmontgomery.com.

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