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on the coverSeptember 11th would have been “Bear” Bryant’s 100th birthday. With 52% of col-lege football fans 45 and older, Prime readers well remem-ber the “Bear” Bryant Era. Tom Ensey spoke with former players for, or friends of, this football legend. What is clear in their stories is that Bryant believed, first and foremost, that hard work pays off. It certainly did for the “Bear.” Happy Birthday, Coach Bryant. (Image courtesy Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa)

On Medicare? You should still familiarize yourself with thenew Health Insurance Marketplace (pg. 17); more reasons to limit TV time for children (pg. 7); add tough succulents to your garden (pg. 25); why less than 10% of Master Sommelier candidates pass their final ‘wine’ exam (pg.27).

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QUICK READS

A GRACIOUS PLENTYNew Season, New Dip

SOCIAL SECURITY Defense & Offense

MUST-SEE FESTIVALS BBQ, Seafood, & Bluegrass

IN EVERY LIFE Plan NOW for Emergencies

SWITCHING ROLESFrom On Stage to Back Stage

TINSELTOWN TALKS Rose Marie: A Lifetime of Acting

MEDICARE Q&A Obesity Screening/Counseling

MEDICARE FORUM Health Insurance Marketplace

REMEMBERING “BEAR”Players Recall The Coach

MONEY WI$E Maintenance: Pay Now, or Later

COTTAGE LIVING What Small Homes Have to Offer

YARD ‘n GARDENTough Plants for your Yard

PRIME VINTAGE Wine Documentary

MOVING FREERelax Away Stress

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September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue 6

PUBLISHERBob Corley, [email protected]

EDITORSandra Polizos, [email protected]

ART DIRECTORCallie Corley, [email protected]

WRITERSTom Ensey, Lenore Vickrey

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Niko Corley, Mark Glass, Mirabai Holland,Kylle’ McKinney, Bob Moos, Arlene Morris, Nick Thomas, Alan Wallace, David White,

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At five I had my first acting role, a Christmas angel in our annual church pageant. My task was simple: welcome Baby Jesus from “on high”, or more specifically, from atop a tall table posi-tioned behind the manger scene.The costume was a little girl’s dream

– white satin robe, silver halo, shim-ming gossamer wings that sparkled with glitter in the light. My only prop was a brilliant star I held high above my head. The director, a very kind, young priest, gave me precise instructions: “Stand tall so everyone can see your bright star.” Mother worried I was too young for the part, but I was ecstatic. It wasn’t a difficult role, but definitely an important one. When the big night came, I climbed onto the table and stepped on my

mark. As the student choir began to sing It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, my moment arrived. On cue - and nudged from backstage by one of the older children - I stepped into the lights and held my shiny star high overhead. And held it, and held it, and held it...Within minutes the glaring spotlights felt like bolts of fire burning my eyes,

and my tabletop perch seemed mountainous. Sweat soaked through the shiny robe. Out of control, my Star of Bethlehem began the first of several quick, downward trajectories, resembling a hesitant meteor shower more than any celestial light. Just as I was about to take a header into the manger, a hand reach out to support my Star, and an arm braced my waist until the pageant was over. Mom had rushed backstage, rescuing me from stage disaster. My older brother Vic, by his own theatre involvement, encouraged my inter-

est in acting from the very beginning. Performing throughout his school days at Lee High School in Montgomery, he ultimately chose acting as a career (much to our old-school father’s dismay) and has spent his life in the spotlight, on and off Broadway, in entertainment television, and on film. (Check out Vic Polizos on IMDB for more details). As for me, I continued my theater involvement through high school and

early college, before charting a course toward broadcasting and journalism. But even as an adult I’ve participated on the community stage, convincing my husband and both children (then 10 and 14) to join me one summer for an on-stage adventure.After being cast in The King and I at Faulkner University, we rehearsed for

a month before performing three times a week over four weekends. It was hard work, and we were weary and bone-tired at the end. But the house was packed most every night, and such a unique opportunity for a joint family ex-perience comes all too rarely. Ask any of them, now 16 years later, about The King and I. My son will wince, my daughter will grin, and my husband will shake his head in laughter. But they’ll all agree it was a unique, fulfilling experience none of us will ever forget.For those of you who have ever experienced that heady moment in the glare

of the footlights, or who just enjoy the intimacy, and immediacy, of live theatre, our story on a local actor-turned-first-time director will likely strike a chord, and possibly encourage you to step out on the stage yourself.Have a wonderful September, and break a leg!


quick rEads

Post-Op Delirium in SeniorsAlmost half of senior citizens undergoing

surgery with general anesthesia were found to have delirium in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), according to a recent study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Delirium - sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function - occurring early after surgery, is linked to decreased cognitive (men-tal) function and an increased rate of nursing home admission, according to the study by Dr. Karin J. Neufeld of Johns Hopkins University and colleagues.

“Recognizing delirium in the PACU may be important for identifying patients at higher risk of in-hospital harms…as well as cognitive impairment and institutionalization at hospital discharge,” they write.

The patients’ average age was 79 years, and nearly 80 percent were living independently before their operation. All received widely used forms of general anesthesia for surgery.

Readers Still Want ‘Paper’While newspapers have ramped up their on-line pres-

ence, and circulation figures have fallen, a new study from City University London shows more than 90% of news-paper reading is still done with the paper in-hand. This includes ‘apps’ developed by newspapers to make on-line consumption of their material easier.One surprising finding is that for newspapers with an

international presence, overseas readers still spend more time with the printed paper than the on-line edition.Published in the journal Digital Journalism, the study is

one of the most comprehensive of its kind, and demon-strates the enduring importance of newspapers' print editions in capturing and holding their readers' attention.One co-author of the study pointed out that news-

papers still receive more than 85% of their advertising revenues from print, so it’s little surprise that a similar percentage of their readership still enjoys holding the printed page.

Prime Reader Response: A Quick Reads selection from August regarding fish oil supplements and heart health prompted a local doctor to refer us to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. That study concluded that fish oil pills do not reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at increased risk. The study did not address the consumption of fish containing omega 3 fatty acids. As with all health-related information, in Prime and elsewhere, consult your doctor before starting any supplement regime.


Vascular DementiaAfter Alzheimer’s disease, the most com-

mon cause of significant memory loss is vascular dementia, a disorder often resulting from a series of tiny strokes, or infarcts, that destroy brain cells. Each small infarct may be inconsequential alone, but the cumulative ef-fect of many infarcts can destroy enough brain tissue to impair memory, language and other intellectual abilities.

Symptoms of vascular dementia often develop suddenly, and they are not limited to brain functions. Non-cognitive hallmarks of vascular dementia include loss of bladder or bowel control, a mask-like facial expression, and weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Vascular problems account for 10 to 20 percent of all dementia cases.

Many people suffer from vascular dementia as a result of chronic high blood pressure, diabetes or coronary heart disease.

– From the Johns Hopkins Health Alert, www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com

TV Before Kindergarten; Bad IdeaThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages

parents from allowing children to watch TV during infancy, and recommends no more than two hours per day be-yond age 2. These recommendations were recently given added credence by a U. of Montreal study on the effects of TV viewing prior to kinder-garten.

Researchers concluded that, at 29 months old, each hour of increased TV viewing beyond AAP recommendations is associated with diminished vocabulary and math skills, and reduced classroom engagement. Other results included victimization by classmates and physical prowess at kindergarten.

This study only looks at the most common form of screen time, which is in the home. However, it may be an underestimate because many child care settings use television as an activity during care giving.

Internet InfluencesPeople are heavily influenced by the positive

opinions other people express online, but are much less swayed by negative opinions posted in the same venues. Certain topics, including poli-tics, see much more of this “herding” effect than others.

A new study, co-authored by MIT professor Sinan Aral and published in the journal Science, details a five-month experiment conducted on a major news-aggregation web site. By manipulating the favorable ratings on certain comments on the website, researchers were able to increase the popularity of the com-ments by up to 25 percent.

Comments given negative ratings at-tracted more negative judgments, but the increase of negative comments was offset by additional positive responses.

The research points out the ease of manipulat-ing online ratings, whether by political operatives, marketers or someone who stands to profit by creating an exaggerated appearance of popularity.

One aim of the research is to aid designers in developing on-line response systems that are more fair, with fewer incentives for manipulation and fraud.

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a gracious PlENty

CuCuMBER CuPSYield: 16 servings2 English cucumbers1 container hummus1 teaspoon paprika1 bunch parsley, finely choppedPeel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch pieces.Using melon baller, carve out seeds to create a vessel, making sure to leave bottom intact. Using piping bag or small spoon, fill each with hummus, about 1 teaspoon each. Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped parsley.

New SeaSoN, New DipS

When family and friends gather together to watch the game, loading up the table with a variety of easy-to-grab, flavorful appetizers is a winning plan.

After all, casual food and good times are what game day is all about.

In the world of appetizers, dip is king. From savory to sweet, this simple tailgating party addition can take on flavors that span the globe, or that are as American and as beloved as the gridiron game itself. n Keep it light - A tailgating scene can seem overwhelming

for those who don't want to splurge all their day's calories, so be sure to have lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables on hand. Start with your standard dippers - sliced carrots, broccoli and cucumbers - or score big with unique vegetable dipper op-tions - snap peas, asparagus spears and radishes. This recipe for Cucumber Cups creates simple and crunchy bite-sized noshes with a delicious dip of hummus in the center.n Serve Delightful Dippers - Potato and tortilla chips

go hand-in-hand with tailgating festivities, but beyond these standards is a whole world of other dipping options. For a Mediterranean touch, go with flatbread, pita bread or pita chips. Instead of plain old butter rounds, opt for more texture with multi-grain crackers that include raw flax, chia or sesame seeds.

Or, serve up a warm batch of buffalo wings with this smoky and spicy recipe for Hummus Buffalo Wing Dip.n Offer Variety - A large spread of dippers calls for a wide as-

sortment of scrumptious dips. As an alternative to sour cream or cheese-based dips - which are loaded with fat, preservatives

HuMMuS BuffalO WIng DIP

Whisk first seven ingredients together (vinegar through

paprika). Add hummus and combine thoroughly.

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 cup Sabra hummus

and sodium - serve up an assortment of delicious hummus. Hummus offers up the protein, iron and fiber that other dips lack. Incorporate a few of these dip tips into your game day strategy and watch as fans huddle up to fill their plates.

Provided by Family Features. For more great game day recipes, visit www.sabra.com.

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social sEcurity

Social Security is committed to reducing improper payments. Our goal has always been to pay the right person the right

amount at the right time. And we’re highly suc-cessful at doing that. But making proper Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments is no game. Nevertheless, im-proving our accuracy has some similarities to a good football strategy: you have to be strong on both defense and offense.

In paying retirement, survivors, and disability benefits to more than 55 million people each

month, our accuracy rate is over 99 percent. When it comes to Supplemental Security Income – the means-tested program for elderly, disabled and blind people who have limited income and resources – our payment accuracy is about 91 percent.

As with a good game of football, we need a game plan to improve payment accuracy. Here is ours.

On offense, we check and recheck our benefit computa-tions and recipient information. That’s done at kickoff, before we ever make a payment.

On defense, we have game plans, or strategies, to collect funds back from the person we improperly paid, especially if the error was the result of a beneficiary failing or incorrectly reporting an event that affects his or her payment amount. When an individual commits fraud in order to receive pay-ments not due, we prosecute him or her to the fullest extent of the law.

We will continue to work on offense and defense in our efforts to perfect our game plan and to make each and every payment a touchdown. Learn more about what Social Security is doing to prevent improper payments by visiting our website on the subject at www.socialsecurity.gov/improperpayments.

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

Defense and Offense

Kylle’ McKinney


fEaturE

Taste of the BayouBayou la BatreSept. 28

Support local fishermen at this event held in one of Alabama’s most laid-back fishing commu-nities. Guests can sample fabulous fare pre-pared by amateur and professional chefs using fresh seafood from the waters near Bayou La Batre. For information visit www.visitbayoulaba-tre.com/events.

Bluegrass festivalTitusSept. 28

Down-home music kicks-off the annual Titus Bluegrass Festival, featuring regional and local talent. Family-oriented fun and entertainment will be the order of the day as banjos, mando-lins, and guitars take center stage. Children’s activities, plus barbecue and beverages available for purchase. For information e-mail [email protected].

Alabama’s September Festivals

Riverfest Barbecue Cook-OffDecaturSept. 14

Decatur’s Riverfest Barbecue Cook-off is open to both professional and amateur teams. Folks come for the barbecue and stay for the live music and children’s activi-ties. For information visit www.decaturjaycees.com/riverfest.

PorktoberQueDothanSept. 27-28

A combination of Oktoberfest and a barbecue competition, this festival is a unique event with free activities, plenty of food and drinks, music and, of course, a barbecue cook-off. For information visit http://porktoberque.com/.

Whistle Stop festival, IrondaleSept. 28

The Whistle Stop Festival is acclaimed for its mix of food, live music and arts and crafts. The event concludes with a beautiful fireworks display illuminating the city’s historic downtown, home to Irondale Cafe and its famous fried green tomatoes. For information visit http://irondalewhistlestopfestival.com/.


iN EvEry lifE

Autumn in Alabama is often asso-ciated with tornadoes and hur-ricanes, and rightly so when we

recall events of the past several years. Since these events unfold rapidly, we need to put into practice the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Start by knowing what emergencies are most likely to occur in your commu-nity.

Do you live in a flood plain? Are major highways usually blocked during bad weather? Find alternate routes for evacuation, and be familiar with the emergency alert systems in your community. n Develop a preparedness plan based on family needs, tak-

ing into account special medical or other needs. n Write the plan down, with current contact information,

and give a copy to everyone involved.n Practice the plan with family members, friends, and those

for whom you provide care.n Decide how contact will be made if land lines and cell

phones are not working.n Select a location or shelter where

everyone will meet, and select an alternative to that location.

n Provide spare keys if these locations will be locked.

n Know locations of emer-gency shelters.

n Before evacuating, unplug ap-pliances, turn off utilities and lock your home securely.

n Make copies of important docu-ments, including health records for each family member.

n Make the following lists and keep them in a waterproof container or bag:

o contact list of all family healthcare providerso names, doses and frequency of administration of

all prescriptions and over-the-counter medication taken by each family member.

n Keep an emergency supply of medications on-hand, rotat-ing monthly to assure freshness.

n Keep a basic first aid kit ready for travel and alert every-

one to its location.n Keep a supply of non-perishable food, rotating it

every 3-6 months. Take water based on one gallon per person per day. Don’t forget pet food. Also,

have a container with the following:o flashlightso portable (and weather) radioo extra batterieso matches in waterproof container, can opener, aluminum foil, plastic food bags,

plates, utensils, trash bags, strong tapeo personal hygiene items including hand sani-

tizer, toilet tissue, unscented bleacho extra clothing, raincoats, maps.When you hear a warning, gather cash, cell phones and

chargers, eyeglasses and personal items, any bedding and pet supplies such as leashes, carriers, and medications.

Your preparedness plan needs to be reviewed every year. Autumn in Alabama is a good time to do that.

Arlene H. Morris, EdD, RN, CNE is Professor of Nursing, Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing. Reach her at [email protected].

Disaster Preparedness Checklist

al Dept. of Public Healthfamily Preparedness

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american Red Cross Prepare Home & family

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family

american Red Cross Safety Checklists

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library

CDC guide http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/

fEMa http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide

Arlene Morris


fEaturE

At 76, Eleanor Davis is proving you’re never too old to try something new. The septuagenarian grandmother of two has been at home entertaining Montgomery

area theatre goers on-stage for the past 30-plus years. But starting September 26, audiences will see a new side of this talented actress when she makes her directoral debut as the thriller “Wait Until Dark” opens at the Cloverdale Playhouse.

“I’m very excited about it,” says Davis. “I’m not apprehen-sive because I’ve worked with so many good directors myself. Hopefully I’ve worked with so many good ones I’ve picked up something from them.”

Directing may be a new role for her, but the play is not.In the 1980s, Davis auditioned for a part in “Wait Until

Dark” at the Montgomery Little Theatre. She wasn’t cast, but became the understudy for the role of Suzy, the blind woman played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1967 movie.

“I had one performance,” Davis remembers. “I brought the house down. From then on, it was my part. That’s why it means so much to me, because it proved that I could act.”

The play is similar to the movie “and just as scary,” Davis says. The story revolves around several criminals desperately searching for a doll filled with a valuable stash of heroin.

Davis is a member of the artistic committee that helps select the plays for each season of the Cloverdale Playhouse. “Wait Until Dark” was suggested by Playhouse Artistic Di-rector Greg Thornton.

“He loves the play and I do, too,” Davis says. When he asked if she’d be interested in directing it, it took her “about two minutes” to consider before agreeing.

“I’d never directed before, although I’ve assisted Randy (Foster, longtime Montgomery musical theater director) a lot,” she says.

Davis estimates she’s acted in 75 dramatic productions and seven or eight musicals at the Montgomery Little Theatre, in local dinner theater, and in Birmingham. She first performed in high school glee club in Selma. She then attended Alabama College (now the University of Montevallo), raised her family, and finally completed her theater degree at Auburn Univer-

Stage By Lenore Reese VickreyPhotos by Bob Corley

of Life

A New

Eleanor Davis, Director (above) and Actor (opposite), and with “Wait Until Dark” cast (opposite below).


sity Montgomery at age 51.“Everything I’ve ever done that’s been really fun has been

after 50,” she says with a hearty laugh.After living away from Mont-

gomery and being out of theatre for several years, she returned in 2003 and jumped right in to help get the fledgling Cloverdale Playhouse off the ground. She co-starred in the opening show in 2012, “The Gin Game,” and then in “Cabaret,” and made costumes for “Starting Here, Starting Now” and “Clean House.”

“I am thrilled Eleanor is directing this show for a number of rea-sons,” says Greg Thornton. “She has such a rich background in theatre and a full history of working with so many theatres in the region. My instinct to ask her to direct this par-ticular show followed a conversation about something else entirely but, then she mentioned that she under-studied Susy, the blind woman, at the heart of ‘Wait Until Dark.’”

The biggest challenge with the play is technical, Davis says.

“You have to have a completely dark theater for one of the scenes. No lights. And you have a lot of people falling down stairs, knives being thrown. It’s very physical.”

She’s confident the cast of six men and two women can handle it. All those who auditioned read for the part, then read scenes together. She cast the parts based on which ac-tors worked well with each other.

“You have to decide not just who’s good, but who’s good together as a unit,” she says. “I have such faith in my cast. They

have all worked in Cloverdale Playhouse productions before.”Being directed by Davis is nothing new for the actors.

Several have known and worked with her for decades. Says cast member Mark Hunter, with affection, “She’s been directing our lives for years!”

“We have a great deal of trust (in her),” adds Rhonda Crim, who plays the role of Susy. “She’s going to make it a great show.”

“There’s something about an actor being directed by an actor,” says actor Greg Babb, who’s known Davis since 1975. “They’ve been in your shoes.

Thornton, himself an actor and director, has great confidence in Davis’ ability.

“She simply has a terrific feel for things theatrical,” he says, “and a wonderful eye for detail. Aside from these great traits, she bridg-es the span of the Montgomery Little Theatre to the Cloverdale Playhouse, which is important to our young history, and she can traverse the generational span

like a dancer.”What does Davis want the audience to take away from

the play? In a word, “fear!” she exclaims. And does she prefer directing over acting?

“I’ll let you know later,” she says with a smile.

“Wait until Dark”Sept. 26 – October 6

www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org


tiNsEltowN talks

Best known for her role as Sally Rogers in the 60’s CBS sit-com The Dick Van Dyke Show, Rose Marie turned 90 August 15.

“I don’t feel it,” she admitted when I spoke with her recently. “I feel 60, and still keep busy.” In the past year, that included voice-over work for The Garfield Show on the Cartoon Network.

“I love it. You don’t have to dress up or put on makeup. All you have to do is show up! Although I can do many different voices, the producer wanted my voice so people would know ‘that’s Rose Marie.’”

Audiences have known her for nine decades, since she began performing at

an age when most children were still potty training. Her phenomenal singing voice as a child

(see www.missrosemarie.com) rocketed her to fame overnight.

“I have no idea where that voice came from, I think God just gave me a wonderful gift,” she said. “When I was three, I won an amateur contest, and my family took me to Atlantic City. We saw a showgirl named Evelyn Nesbit perform and I started singing along. She invited me up on stage to sing with her, then people began throwing money.”

Backstage, Nesbit suggested she change her name to Baby Rose Marie, and her career soon took off. At five years old, she had her own coast-to-coast radio show on NBC. But there were also doubters.

“Unlike other child singers, I sang adult songs with adult phrasing and

mannerisms. People would write to the station in disbelief saying that no child could sing like that and I must have been a midget. So NBC sent me out to play theaters to prove I was a child.”

As her fame grew, famous people wanted to meet her. President

Franklin Roosevelt invited her to the White House when she was six.“After I sang for him,

Rose Marie at 90By Nick Thomas


we played tiddlywinks with some poker chips I found in his office.”

She caught the attention of the infamous, too. While work-ing with Milton Berle in Chicago, a visitor came backstage.

“It was Al Capone and he wanted to invite me to dinner! He picked me up the next day and we went out to eat with all the mob.”

Years later, as a young adult, she was invited to perform at the opening of the Flamingo Hotel, in Las Vegas, in 1946, along with Jimmy Durante, bandleader Xavier Cugat, and other stars of the day. The invitation came from notorious mobster and hotel owner, Bugsy Siegel.

“We became close friends and he was very good to me. I just didn’t think of those guys as gangsters.”

At ten, Rose Marie met Morey Amsterdam, who would become an important influence in her career and later her co-star on The Dick Van Dyke Show.

“He was a popular writer for comedians like Fanny Brice and Fred Allen and become a comic himself,” she recalled.

“We met when I guest starred on a radio program. He also wrote most of my nightclub material and become a life-long friend. I actually got him the Dick Van Dyke Show job.”

As for Dick Van Dyke, she says it was a joy to work with someone so talented, and has only fond memories of Dick and the cast.

“We were a close group and genuinely liked working to-gether. Everyone came to work happy, and oh did we laugh!”

Speaking from his Malibu home, Dick Van Dyke recalled meeting Rose Marie for the first time.

“I knew she had been in show business since she was three, but never met her until the first reading of the script,” he said. “She just knocked me over. She probably had the most razor sharp sense of timing of anybody I ever worked with. She was a delight and still is.”

Nick Thomas teaches at AUM. His features and columns have ap-peared in more than 300 magazines and newspapers. Reach Nick at his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com

Rose Marie on NBC Radio (far left) with Johnny Depp (opposite), and with cast of Dick Van Dyke Show (above).


MEdicarE

Marci’s Medicare Answers september 2013

Dear Marci,I heard that due to the affordable Care act,

Medicare covers preventive screenings at low or no cost to people with Medicare. Does Medi-care cover obesity screenings and counseling? — CarlosDear Carlos,

Yes, Medicare covers Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings and behavioral counseling for people who are obese and have Medicare. Medicare covers these screenings and coun-seling sessions if you receive them in your doctor’s office or in another primary care setting.

If your primary care doctor or other health care provider finds that you are obese (i.e. you have a BMI of 30 or more), then Medicare will cover behavioral counseling and therapy so you can lose weight through proper diet and exercise. Specifically, Medicare will cover doctor’s office visits every week for the first month of your behavioral therapy. During months two through six, Medicare will cover doctor’s office visits every other week.

At your six-month visit, you will be re-screened for obesi-ty, meaning your doctor will measure how much weight you have lost since your initial screening. If you have lost at least 6.6 pounds during the first six months of therapy, Medicare will cover a monthly office visit for six more months. If you have not lost at least 6.6 pounds during the first six months of therapy, your therapy may end. Your doctor can re-screen you for another Medicare-covered obesity screening after another six months have gone by.

If you have Original Medicare, the traditional Medicare program administered directly through the federal govern-ment, it is best to receive the screening from a doctor who accepts Medicare and takes assignment. A doctor who takes assignment accepts the Medicare-approved amount for the service as full payment. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, also known as a Medicare private health plan, it may be best to see an in-network provider. Contact your plan for more specific costs and rules.

Dear Marci, are Medicare advantage plan agents allowed

to visit my house to get me to sign up for their particular plan? — KhalidDear Khalid,

Plan agents can make a marketing appointment with you and talk to you about a particular Medicare Advantage plan. However, plan agents are not allowed to come to your

home without an invitation.If you do make a marketing appointment with a plan

agent and allow the agent to enter your home, you must complete a scope of appointment. A scope of appointment form includes information you would like to discuss with the plan agent during the meeting. The plan can also call you and record your scope of appointment.

During the meeting, the agent is not allowed to discuss anything that is not on the scope of appointment form. If they do discuss something else with you at the appoint-ment, they must fill out another scope of appointment form at that time. Plan agents are allowed to provide you with plan materials, tell you where you can find further infor-mation about the plan, and collect or give you enrollment forms.

Plan agents may not discuss anything outside of the scope of your appointment, market non-health related products to you, or ask you for referrals of other people who may be interested in the plan. In addition, plan agents are prohibited from taking an application for enrollment if you are not eligible to enroll into Medicare or make changes to your Medicare coverage during that time.

If a plan agent violates any of the mentioned rules, you can contact your State Department of Insurance and call 800-MEDICARE to file a complaint.

Dear Marci,I have a Medicare advantage plan. Can I have both a Medicare advantage plan and a Me-digap? — Oslo

Dear Oslo,No. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, also known as

a Medicare private health plan, you cannot sign up for a Me-digap plan. You can only have a Medigap if you have Original Medicare, the traditional Medicare program administered directly through the federal government.

A Medigap plan is a health insurance plan that works with Original Medicare to cover some health care costs that Original Medicare does not cover. For more information on the different types of Medigap plans in your area, you can contact your local State Department of Insurance or State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Marci's Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center, the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for Medicare recipients. Visit www.medicarerights.org to subscribe to “Dear Marci’s” free educational newsletter.


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If you haven’t already, you’re going to hear a lot over the next few months about the Health Insurance Market-place, a new and convenient way to shop for health

care coverage. The initial enrollment period is October 1 through March 31, 2014. During that time, the Marketplace is likely to turn into a household word, as health insur-ance becomes the topic of TV and radio shows, newspaper articles, Internet messages and everyday conversations. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you may think you’re affected by this new program and you need to do something in re-sponse to everything you’re hearing and reading. However, you can relax.

The Marketplace is designed to help people without health insurance, which you have through Medicare. No matter how you get Medicare, whether the traditional fee-for-service program or a private Medicare Advantage plan, you do not have to make any changes. But don’t turn a deaf ear to all the talk about the Marketplace because you may have family members and friends without health insurance who could benefit. A few words from you could alert them to this new way of buying insurance, especially with those who think they can get by without it. A word from you could persuade them to sign up for health care coverage.n Your spouse, for example, may need coverage

because he or she isn’t 65 and can’t qualify for Medicare. Maybe your spouse tried to buy insurance but was turned down because of a pre-existing medical condition. The Marketplace can help.

People will have guaranteed coverage regardless of a medical issue. Insurers won’t be able to deny coverage or charge more because they have, say, diabetes or high blood pressure.

The Health Insurance Marketplace will give people ac-cess to affordable, comprehensive coverage. They’ll be able to go to one website to learn about available insurance plans, check on their benefits and out-of-pocket costs, and then comparison shop. n Maybe your grown children or grandchildren aren’t

insured because they just don’t see the need. Many young adults think of themselves as invincible. They don’t realize a broken leg from an accident could cost them thousands of dollars in hospital and doctor bills.

The private, individual health plans sold through the Marketplace will provide a package of 10 essential benefits, including emergency services, hospital care, doctor visits, prescription drugs and preventive care. The benefits are similar to what’s typically covered in an employer-provided plan.

n Maybe your adult children or grandchildren under-stand the importance of health insurance but can’t fit the monthly premiums into their already stretched budget. As much as they’d like to have the peace of mind that comes with health care coverage, there are other demands on their pocketbook. Again, the Marketplace can help.

People with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level ($45,960 for individuals; $94,200 for families of four) may qualify for tax credits they can use right away to lower their premiums. Some may also qualify for help with co-payments, deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

If you’re on Medicare, you know health insurance can make a big difference in the quality of life. Just as your fam-ily and friends have watched out for you, you can return the love and affection by suggesting they look into this new health care coverage option.

The latest, most accurate information on the Market-place are the government’s website, www.healthcare.gov, and new call center, 1-800-318-2596. Visit the website or call the toll-free number for answers to your questions.

Beginning October 1, they can use www.healthcare.gov to shop for the health plan that best fits their budget and needs. If family members or friends are uninsured, sit down and have a conversation with them today, and then remind them to sign up for coverage this fall.

Bob Moos is Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Paul “Bear” Bryant would have been 100 years old this month. Dead more than 30 years, ‘Bama fans still talk as if he were alive. He remains the standard by which college football coaches are measured, and like all who become legends, the man he was has

faded, replaced by the myth. And myths don't die.Marlin “Scooter” Dyess was a sophomore in 1958 when Bryant

returned to his alma mater to take over a program that had won four games in three years. Alabama’s new coach came from Texas A&M,

where in 1954 he put the team through brutal practices with no water breaks in a blasted landscape near Junction, Texas.

The 35 survivors became known as “The Junction Boys.” One of those Junction Boys was Gene Stallings, who be-

came an assistant coach under Bryant and later Alabama’s head coach.

“Coach Stallings told me we did the same things they did, only we lived in dorms and they lived in quonset huts,” Dyess said. “It

was like going from dark to daylight from where we had been.”To everyone’s surprise, Alabama went 5-4-1 that first year.

“We didn't know we weren't any good,” said Dyess. “I wasn't the most talented player, but I did the best I could with what I had.” That's the kind of guys who played on those first two teams, he said. Dyess’ biggest athletic honor was being selected

captain for the first of Bryant's 24 bowl games at Alabama, the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. After moving to Montgomery to start a successful business, they stayed in touch until Bryant died. He still recalls the coach's soft side.

Dyess had a friend with a special-needs child who wanted an autographed picture of Coach Bryant for Christmas. Bryant went by the house and delivered it in person. If former players had problems with money, drugs or alcohol, Bryant started a fund to help them out. If they could pay it back, they did, and if they couldn't that was all right, too.

“I loved the guy,” Dyess said. “A lot of players didn't. We all respected him.”

Tom Somerville arrived as a freshman in 1964,

By Tom EnseyPhotos By Bob Corley and

Paul W. Bryant Museum, University of Alabama, www.bryantmuseum.com

rememberingThe Bear


a national championship season. He played on the 1965 team that won the national title with a 9-1-1 record after two teams ahead of them in the polls lost and ‘Bama shocked Nebraska 39-28 in the Orange Bowl.

“They had big, old guys, and they had black players. It was the first time most of us had played against black players,” Somerville said. “Coach Bryant told us to be sportsmanlike. If we knocked one of them down, help him up and pat him on the back. We looked like ants after we tackled them,” he said, laughing. “We all ran over and swarmed them to pat them on the back.”

And while Alabama's players were usually smaller than the teams they played, they weren't that much smaller. Somerville said he stood 5-foot-9 and weighed about 195 pounds. But he was listed in the program at 178, which was accurate, sort of.

“Coach Frank Howard at Clemson accused Coach Bryant of fudging the weights in the program,” he said. “So, Coach Bryant decided he was going to have them notarized.”

After a brutal afternoon practice during preseason two-a-days, the players weighed and a notary public certified them.

“I weighed 178 then, but that morning I was probably 15 pounds heavier,” Somerville said. “That was my weight in the program for the rest of my career.”

Phillip Marshall was sports editor of the Montgomery Advertiser from 1980 to 1991. He covered Bryant's career before that as a sports editor at the Decatur Daily and Birmingham Post-Herald. His father, Benny Marshall, was a close Bryant friend.

“My first memory of him, my brother and I went to a press conference with my dad,” Marshall said. “We were playing outside of Bryant Hall. Once the press conference started, Coach Bryant asked my dad if that was his kids, and dad told him yes. So he stopped the press conference, came out and told us hello, then went back in.

“Some guys were intimidated by him, but I guess he had a soft spot for me,” Marshall said.

Bryant wasn't an innovator, said Marshall, but he was a brilliant adapter. He didn't invent the wishbone offense, but ran it better than anybody else and incorporated passing into it. Marshall was there for Bryant's transition from little, quick teams to bigger, quick teams.

“I asked him one time if he could still win with those little, quick guys, and he had that cigarette in his hand and he said, 'Phillip, a big fast one will whip a little fast one every time.'

“He was a master of getting guys to play near the top of their ability,” Mar-shall said. “But he had a lot of really good players, too.”

Marlin Dyess (L) and Tom Somerville.

(Top to Bottom) Tom Somerville,Marlin Dyess, Mike Raines.


Marshall said Bryant dealt him one of his most embarrass-ing moments at a press conference before Alabama resumed a series with Georgia Tech after a long hiatus. The series had gotten bitter, and prior to a game at Tech's home field, Bryant wore a hel-met onto the field in case the fans threw something at him.

“I asked the first question at the press conference, and I said, 'Coach, are you going to wear a helmet on the field before this game?'”

Bryant stared at him a minute, then shot back.

“I raised you,” Bry-ant said to Marshall. “I used to drink coffee with your daddy when it was a nickel a cup. Is that the best question you could come up with?”

Mike “The Hook” Raines and his brother Pat, grew up Auburn fans and starred at Sidney Lanier High School. They were recruited by both Alabama and Auburn. Mike said he knew he was going to play wherever his brother played, because of his dad, who never missed either of their games.

Raines was a freshman in 1970, the year Southern California came to Birmingham and crushed the Crim-son Tide 42-21 in the season opener. The Trojans, coached by Bryant friend John McKay, had an all-black offensive backfield.

“They had 6-4, 265 offensive linemen who were as fast as we were,” Raines said. “We had a guy, Terry Rowell, who weighed 195 at defensive tackle. We got hammered.”

The next year, Alabama started recruiting black players.Bryant also made a dramatic switch to the wishbone of-

fense, which he installed in the three weeks of preseason practice before the opener against USC in Los Angeles.

“The first day of prac-tice, Coach Bryant told us we were going to sink or swim with the wish-bone,” Raines said. “He put up blankets around the practice field. You could have seen in if you had a helicopter, but not otherwise. We went to Southern Cal as 19-point underdogs and beat them.”

There's no way that would have

been possible now, Raines said. One ‘tweet’ would have blown the whole cover.

“The reason we won football games was because we worked harder in the off season, and we were better pre-

pared,” said Raines. When you went out on Saturday, you didn't have to think what your assignment was. If you take care of your responsibil-ity, and take care of what you have to do, after about 1,000 repetitions, you win games.”

Raines was part of a second turnaround at Alabama – follow-ing three mediocre seasons, then launch-ing into a hyper suc-cessful era.

“It was an evolu-tion into a new age,” he said. “Most coaches wouldn't have taken the risk. He showed a lot of forward thinking. We played with two or three sets of running backs, ran the triple option, threw it at them all day long. We won a lot of football games.”

Bryant’s first coaching staff at Alabama included future ‘Bama head coach Gene Stalling (back row, white hat). The Bryant Museum (below) holds a treasure trove of memorabilia.


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Ben Franklin made significant contributions to America and mankind as a printer, inventor, and statesman. Among the

aphorisms associated with his Poor Richard’s Al-manac is the expression “A stitch in time saves nine.” For those unfamiliar with this saying, the point is that putting things off—such as a minor sewing repair—often results in bigger problems and greater expense. This column is the first in a series on dealing with issues sooner rather than later in order to conserve resources. This month we look at vehicle repair and

maintenance.If you ever had a belt, hose, tire or battery fail while

away from home or in a rush, you know the cost of dealing with the situation tends to be higher in stress and aggravation, as well as dollars, than it would have been at home or when you were not already under time pressure. For these reasons it is a good idea to have a trusted mechanic or service technician routinely check these items. Which is better: replace a part with a month or two of life remaining, or get the last mile from it and pay extra for emergency road service and repairs in a place where you have no friends and may face delays?

I was never a Boy Scout, but I try to follow their motto: Be Prepared. Wise preparation for auto difficulties includes having some fairly long jumper cables in case of a battery problem, a can of “Fix-a-Flat” for loss of tire pressure, and similar stopgap options if my preventive maintenance does not keep me out of trouble. A membership in AAA or having emergency roadside assistance coverage on your auto insurance may also be worth-while.

Keeping the air pressure in your tires within the recom-mended range improves gas mileage, enhances road traction, and extends the life of your tires. Having fluids at proper levels avoids many problems with power steering, power brakes, au-tomatic transmission, etc. Running dry could contribute to an accident or a failure of a major system under the hood. In addi-tion, filters should be changed and associated fluids replaced on

sched-ule (oil,

transmission fluid, radiator cool-

ant, etc.).Your brake system needs atten-

tion beyond fluid levels. If you do not have your brakes checked and brake shoes or pads

replaced in a timely manner, the underlying parts may become worn and require replacement. Shoes and pads are much less costly than the drums or rotors to which they are attached. Putting off a brake check or repair may wind up costing you much more than you would have spent to replace relatively inexpensive parts.

In addition to air pressure, other maintenance items can ex-tend the life of your tires. Keeping them balanced and rotated on schedule will make them wear more evenly, allowing you to postpone replacement. A failure to keep the front end of your car aligned can also accelerate tire wear, so pay attention to that as well.

No doubt a rock has struck your windshield at some point during your driving career. If your windshield sustains such minor damage you can pay a relatively small amount to get it repaired. If you persist in driving without fixing the small problem, your windshield is likely to develop a larger, longer crack that will require the windshield to be replaced. As you can imagine, the difference in cost is considerable.

While there are, no doubt, other examples of opportuni-ties to apply preventive maintenance (washing, waxing, treat-ing damage or rust promptly), my final one has to do with a product I have used for some years.

Keeping a coat of Rain-X on the outside of your car win-dows, as well as on your outside mirrors, prepares you to drive in rainy weather like nothing else I have found. If you will pardon the pun, the benefits of better visibility are clear. Avoid-ing an accident in the rain is the ultimate payoff, but even the reduced stress of seeing more clearly in a storm is worthwhile.

May your preventive vehicle maintenance pay dividends in lower operating costs, time saved, fewer hassles and less ag-gravation.

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].

A Stitch in Time Part 1

Alan Wallace


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Cottages: A Montgomery TourSix colorful, one-of-a-kind small homes located close to downtown.

Each home has a unique history, and cottage owners will showhow stylish and functional a small space can be.

Newly vibrant downtown Montgomery with itsemployment and entertainment assets is bordered

on the east, west, and south by historic neighborhoods. Each of these neighborhoods has its own character, but all are diverse socio-economically. Some are more hip, some have higher energy levels,

some are well established and others are for ad-venturous urban pioneers. All offer a blend of urban and suburban with residential possibilities in varying

prices, sizes, architectural styles, and degreesof restoration/renovation.

Old Cloverdale, 1201 felder ave.1925 Mediterranean-style house with winter bedroom

(eastern exposure), and summer bedroom opening onto a screened porch that opens onto a terraced garden.

In May 2013, the Alabama legislature created a state tax credit for property owners who rehabilitate residential or commercial properties. Historic

buildings can qualify for a 25% income tax credit if the work follows preservation standards.

Non-historic, income-producing buildings can qualify for a 10% credit. Regulations are currentlybeing written. For more information go to

www.preserveala.org/taxcredits.aspx.

This tour showcases a variety of “cottages,” one in each of six historic districts. These small houses make

great homes for young professionals anddownsizing boomers, ideal for anyone wishing to live in a dynamic, exciting, lively neighborhood in a home

with character and personality.

Highland Park District, 2100 Plum St. Circa 1910 cottage with original quarter-sawn pine floor-ing, ladder doors, double-hung sash windows, door and

window surrounds, three coal-burning fireplaces.

Capitol Heights, 10 South Capitol Parkway 1912 center hall bungalow. A 1927 addition in the back

features a huge kitchen overlooking a garden.


“Cottages!”Sunday, September 29, 1:30-5 p.m.

Tickets are $15 from landmarks foundation(Houses are small; tour numbers limited.)

Register early on-line at www.oldalabamatown.com.Pay by check/credit card at Old Alabama Town.

Or by check at the Capri Theater, 1 p.m. Sept. 29.New Landmark members can qualify for one

free ticket. Call 334-240-4500 for details.(Sponsors: Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery,

Alabama Historical Commission.)

Tour Rules• Wear walking shoes (no high-heels) for comfort

and to protect the floors of the homes.• No food or drink in the homes.

• Homes can be toured in any order.• Tour held rain or shine; no refunds.• Children under 12 not admitted.• Wheelchair access not available.

Cottages: A Montgomery Tour

Historic S. Hull, 3202 South Hull St.1947 International style/mid-century

modern designed as a “machine for living,” with east-west orientation minimizing summer sun and ensuring full winter sun through a wall of windows

on the south side.

Cottage Hill, 24 Whitman St.1892 Victorian cottage with restored original weather-

boarding, windows, floors, doors, etc. Former kitchen con-verted into a bathroom, porch converted into the kitchen.

Ceilings lowered from 14 to 12 feet.

garden District, 339 Cloverdale Rd.1915 Arts & Craft bungalow with original details

-- hardware, quarter-sawn pine floors, built-in closets, drawers, cupboards.


A road trip to Mobile’s Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa is the perfect romantic getaway. In this legendary AAA Four Diamond Hotel, you can celebrate The Year of Alabama Food with a gourmet supper at the award-winning Trellis Room. Or relax at The Spa at The Battle House, a spectacular 10,000-square-foot Zen-like oasis. When you’re ready to explore Alabama’s 300-year-old port city, you’re just steps away from the entertainment district, the Carnival Museum and the History Museum of Mobile. Be sure to take time to savor the scented blooms at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, one of the South’s most storied estates. Whether you pack jeans or jewelry, your romantic memories will linger long after Mobile disappears in the rearview mirror.

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yard ‘N gardEN

My childhood summers were spent on Cape Ann in Massachusetts where the weather is influenced by the closeness of the Atlantic Ocean. There was

not much rain, but it was frequently damp, the soil was rocky, and the sun could be intense. One of the plants that thrived in this environment was the succulent called “hens and chickens”, a small rosette shaped plant with a central “hen” surrounded by off-shoots of little “chicks”. I loved the growth habit and their seeming ability to grow almost anywhere, including cracks and crevices with only tiny amounts of soil.

When I started gardening as an adult, this plant - properly called Sempervivum, meaning always alive - was one of the first to go into my garden.

Sixty years later I still have some of the Sem-pervivum from Cape Ann growing in my garden. The architectural shapes, the colors, and their hardiness continue to fascinate me. What are the characteristics that make a plant a member of the succulent family? All succulents are able to store

water in their tissues using their specialized structures, and to

live in hostile environments.The tall columnar cactus is a succulent most people

recognize; it stores water internally, expanding or con-tracting its shape according to conditions. The spines of the cactus are part of its strategy for collecting moisture for future use, as the spines expand the surface area of the plant and allow it to collect moisture from the air. All

cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. This article will focus on leaf succulents such as the Sempervivum mentioned above.

There are many families in the leaf succulent category, including the jade plant, kalanchoe, aloe and agave. One frequently grown in our gardens is the sedum, Autumn Joy.

People frequently make the error of treating these plants like most other plants and water and

fertilize them too generously, resulting in rotted plants or spindly floppy plants.

Remember, these succulents evolved to survive in hostile environments. To enjoy them and keep them shapely, treat them with tough love. Water infrequently, not more often than every two weeks; less frequently for larger plants. In the winter they’re dormant so water even less. If the leaves, where they store water, start to wither, you know they’re thirsty. Pot them in a soil that drains rapidly, place them in a bright window in the winter, outside in the sum-mer, and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Growing succulents in Alabama is a bit of a challenge as the humidity is too much for most of them. The leaf suc-culents mentioned here do very well as house plants, and there are many creative ways of using containers to grow the hens and chicks and other small succulents that don’t do well in the garden.

For example, any discarded watering can, wheel barrow or birdbath is lovely filled with succulents.

Just be sure to provide excellent drainage and move it into the garage on cold winter days. Most are hardy to 40 degrees or a bit lower. The way I currently enjoy my succu-lents is in dish gardens or growing in a living wreath where the various textures and colors complement each other.

Try growing succulents in your house or garden, but re-member to treat them rough.

Barbara Witt, a member of the Capital City Master Gardener Association, specializes in succulent plants. For more information about the association, visit their website, www.capcitymga.org/, or e-mail [email protected].

SucculentsBy Barbara Witt


By David White

Broadway Under the StarSThursday, September 12th • 7:30pm

FREE Concert • Blount Cultural Park240-4004 • montgomery symphony.org

The Montgomery Ballet & The Montgomery Zoo present

Friday Sept. 27Montgomery ZooFree Admission

Gates Open 6 p.m.Performance 7 p.m.

Ballet Beasts& the

For information: 334-409-0522 • www.montgomeryballet.org

Photography by the Robertsons


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Some movies rely on grand battles and epic fight scenes to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. "Somm," a new documentary from Jason Wise about three students

aiming to join the Court of Master Sommeliers, attempts to captivate viewers with wine evaluation. And it succeeds.

When Ian Cauble, a master sommelier candidate, assesses an Australian Riesling early on in "Somm," it's impossible to look away. Before even tasting what's in his glass, Cauble detects notes of "lime candy, lime zest, crushed apples, under-ripe mangos, under-ripe melon, and melon skin." As he describes the wine, Cauble speaks with the conviction of a preacher and as quickly as an auctioneer. The florid jargon comes out at a mile a minute -- and it's riveting.

During the Court's final exam -- a two-day test divided into three sections -- each sommelier is expected to identify six unlabeled glasses of wine by variety, country, district and appel-

lation of origin, and vintage, all within

25 minutes. Candidates must

also pass a verbal theory examination that tests

their knowledge of virtually everything in the world

of wine, from the regions and villages where grapes are grown to the reasons why some vintages are better than others.

Finally, candidates must impress exist-ing master sommeliers

with their service skills. They're judged on their

ability to open and decant wine, speak eloquently about

cigars, spirits, and wine-and-food pairing, and even resolve

conflicts with unruly guests.Virtually everyone fails. Fewer

than 10 percent of master sommelier candidates pass the final exam. Since its incep-

tion in 1977, just 202 professionals worldwide have earned the title of master sommelier. Many exception-

ally talented sommeliers never pass. At the most recent seating -- held in Dallas in July -- just one of 70 candidates

succeeded.

It's no wonder the exam is often described as "the hardest test you've never heard of."

The three men at the center of "Somm" are tremendously likable. Unlike the snooty wine stewards of yesteryear, Ian Cauble, Brian McClintic, and Dustin Wilson are young, funny, and approachable. If anything, they're too bro-ish -- the friends seem to split their time between studying for the exam and trash talking each other. But it's refreshing to see sommeliers who would be just as comfortable shotgunning beers in a frat house as evaluating high-end Bordeaux at a French chateau.

It's no wonder why Brian's wife, Kristin, describes the three men as "guys in a locker room, with wine bottles."

The supporting characters are just as endearing. DLynn Proctor, another exam candidate, isn't just the best-

dressed man in the film -- he's also the most confident. But that confidence evaporates on exam day when he leaves the hotel to find a doctor who will prescribe a steroid to clear his nasal passages.

Fred Dame, America's first master sommelier, seems cantan-kerous at first. But it quickly becomes obvious that he's rooting for every candidate to pass. Reggie Narito, another master sommelier, is cool and calm as he mentors the students -- even when it seems as if Ian Cauble is on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

The documentary isn't without flaws. Since the men are presented as jocks, the women are rel-

egated to supportive spouses; they do little but clean the "spit buckets." Casual consumers might be left wondering if wine appreciation requires so much intensity -- the film does nothing to demystify wine. Finally, the film relies too heavily on unnec-essary flourishes -- like shattering wine glasses -- to transition from scene to scene.

But this is Jason Wise's first feature film, so these shortcom-ings can be forgiven.

Early in "Somm," Reggie Narito confesses that he's only cried on a handful of occasions: when his parents died; when his children were born; and when he passed the master sommelier exam.

At first, the admission seems ludicrous. But by the end of "Somm," even viewers will cry when test results are an-nounced. "Somm" is still playing in a handful of theaters, but it's easiest found through iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Com-cast On Demand. It'll be available on DVD September 3.

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named "Best Overall Wine Blog" at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Palate Press: The Online Wine Magazine (PalatePress.com).

Good Tastes

"Wine one is a white wine.It's clear, star-bright, and

there's no evidence of gas or flocculation."

By David White


MoviNg frEE© with Mirabai

Easing Chronic Stress

Mirabai Holland

Chronic stress is every-where and

almost impossible to avoid. It’s been around since time began; the fight-or-flight response when early humans con-fronted life-threaten-ing situations. When

this happens stress hormones, adrena-line and cortisol are produced, blood vessels constrict, blood pressure goes up, pupils dilate, heart rate quickens and breathing is more rapid. The body is preparing to fight or run, essential in times of acute danger. But work prob-lems, crying kids or traffic can trigger the same response.

In our daily lives chronic stress itself is life-threatening, contributing to problems from headaches and gastro-intestinal issues to insomnia and weight gain. We can’t eliminate stress, but we

can relieve the response that sends our bodies into danger mode by cultivating a relaxation response to reduce our physiological stress reaction.

“Relax...” is what my first yoga teacher said when I was bent up in the pretzel pose with a grimace on my face. And it worked. Once relaxed I was stress-free even in the pretzel pose. Daily conscious relaxation exercises can make a difference in the way your body responds to stress.Dr. Herbert Benson coined the phrase

“relaxation response” in 1975 in his book of the same name. Since then, he and others have conducted numerous studies, one detailing the body’s intri-cate positive response to conscious relaxation exercises.Simply put, the relaxation response has

the opposite effect of fight-or-flight. It engages the parasympathetic nervous system to counteract the effects of stress. You experience a feeling of relax-ation and well-being, and if you practice

relaxation regularly you’ll help yourself avoid stress-related health issues.Meditation is just one of an almost

infinite number of ways to consciously relax. Almost anything that takes your attention off the daily grind and makes you concentrate on just one thing can work; washing dishes, aerobic exercise, yoga, golf, playing a musical instrument, casting a fishing rod, playing with a cat, can all help IF you clear your mind and pay attention to only that. I’m partial to exercise - my stress release - because I get the benefits of a workout. Relaxing, however you do it, is a life-

style change that’s easy to make because it feels so good when you do it.

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Montgomery, Sept. 25-29, Embassy Suites downtown

In 1948, the 2.3 million citizens of Berlin faced starvation, a cold winter and the

constant threat of 200,000 Soviet troops blockading land routes in and out of the city in an effort to force it to surrender. The Berlin Airlift, lasting more than a year, kept the city alive until the blockade was lifted. The courage and

sacrifice of pilots, air crews and logistics personnel from the U.S., Great Britain and France, resulted in the most massive humani-tarian effort in history. More than two million tons of food, coal and other supplies were flown in during the Berlin Airlift on the wings

of 277,000 flights.One of the planes that participated

was a C-54 now dubbed “Spirit of Freedom.” This restored aircraft will be part of the reunion event, flying

into Montgomery Regional Airport. Due to sponsorships by area busi-

nesses, there is no charge to the public to tour the aircraft. Sponsors will have displays in the lobby of Montgomery Aviation, with free parking and access to the “Spirit of Freedom.”The plane is now outfit-

ted as a flying museum containing artifacts, photos and displays relating to the Airlift. More than 300 C-54s were flown during the Airlift.For information about the

reunion, the aircraft, or to find out about programs

and events in which Associa-tion members will participate,

contact:Eddie Ide, 828-238-6297e-mail [email protected].

Berlin Airlift Veterans Association Reunion

Berlin residents cheer a C-54 cargo plane during the Berlin Airlift.


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Mud (R) Welcome back to the bayous, y’all. After last

year’s sleeper sensation, Beasts of the Southern Wild, we get another soggy setting for a lesser, but still worthy, coming-of-age drama that’s more about specific characters than a subculture. Here, a couple

of teen boys, Ellis and “Neckbone” (one of the coolest nicknames in movie history) find a guy (Matthew McConaughey) hiding on an island in the sleepy backwaters near their small southern town. He spins a romantic yarn about trying to save a damsel in distress (Reese Witherspoon) that leads the lads to want to help him.

Ellis (Tye Sheridan) is especially drawn into the adventure, as a matter of timing. He pines for an out-of-his-league, slightly older lass, and also fears having his entire world fall apart with the loom-ing divorce of his parents that will mean moving away from the river that has anchored a strong bond with his father. He really needs to see love as something powerful and enduring to stabilize the only life he’s known. Their new friend is hoping to wrest his lady from the clutches of her late husband’s rich, vindictive and violent family. Everyone may be in danger.

Writer/director Jeff Nichols does a fine job of creating char-acters who present a satisfying mix of empathy and ambiguity to maintain suspense on several fronts. The ensemble acting is fine, including nice contributions from Sam Shepard and veteran villain Joe Don Baker. The script builds to a spirited climax that leaves a few questions realistically unclear, but still covers the bases. When an actress with Witherspoon’s industry clout takes such a small, though intriguing, role, it’s fair to assume she was drawn by a com-pelling screenplay. Like this one.

Oblivion (PG-13) As post-Apocalyptic sci-fi adventures go, this one’s a solid bet,

and a near-miss to something special. In the late 21st Century, Earth has been invaded by aliens who were only repulsed by nuking the planet, leaving it uninhabitable for decades. A handful of humans are left to oversee our elaborate revitalization equipment. That includes defending it from bands of alien “Scavs” trying to sabotage the project. Orders are beamed down from Sally (Me-lissa Leo) in an orbiting command center. Jack and Victoria (Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough) are the team of field ops whose memories were wiped to keep them from divulging secrets if cap-tured. They’re two weeks away from the end of their tour, with the promise of transit to our new colony on Titan. Or maybe not.

The complicated plot serves up a number of surprises for Cruise, leading to plenty of stunning action sequences, as the fight for survival of our species rages on many fronts. Writer-director Joseph Kosinski, whose only other feature was another CG opus, Tron: Legacy, shows a stellar eye for crafting settings and futuristic accessories, and a deft hand at choreographing high-tech battles and chases. His script is also relatively cohesive for such fare. For proof of quality, Morgan Freeman fills a small, yet significant, role. Either he don’t do bad movies, or he makes them better; or some of each. When was the last time you saw him in a turkey?

Cruise also serves well as the hero, though it’s pretty much a rehash of what he’s done in a slew of other adrenaline flicks. The fact that he’s still so youthful and athletic at 50 is either admirable or aggravating, depending on your perspective.

The film’s biggest flaws are its excesses. 125 minutes of running time needlessly diluted the story’s punch. The exposition grew repetitive; several scenes, including the climactic clash and epilog, could easily have been trimmed without losing any of the meat or message; the score was overly ponderous. The net result of timid editing and orchestral excess was an escapist thrillfest that takes itself too seriously. If you go, try for the biggest screen in reach. Kosinski’s visuals are the real star.

The great gatsby (PG-13) This latest screen version of

the classic novel is a mixed bag of assets and flaws. Director and co-writer Baz Lurhrmann ambitiously tries for a spectacle with several lavish party scenes that Busby Berkeley would have envied. He inserts bits of anachronistically modern music into this 1922 setting. That worked beautifully in his Moulin Rouge, and hilariously in the opening joust of A Knight’s Tale, but feels overly coy and somewhat forced in this context.

Most of the glitz one sees in the trailers comes in the first half of this 143-minute extravaganza, with the rest more somberly follow-ing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s sad tale of love and loss, as told by a rather nerdy observer and participant, Nick Caraway (Tobey Maguire).

On the plus side, major themes of abuses by the rich and pow-erful, obsession with gaining and flaunting wealth, and short-sight-edness in the pursuit of fun and profit are solidly developed. The boom of that era is not unlike that of recent vintage - especially in the ill-fated, nearly religious zeal over Wall Street as the easy path to riches beyond what anyone could earn from his labors.

DiCaprio plays Gatsby with an odd stiffness, especially com-pared to Robert Redford and others who have assumed that role, from Warner Baxter (before talkies), to Alan Ladd, Robert Ryan and more. Mulligan’s Daisy is too ephemeral to give resonance to anyone’s feelings about her, which undermines the emotional core around which the rest revolves. Arguably, she never was intended to be a relatable character, as opposed to a lovely canvas upon which adoring men would project their idealized versions of her, enamored of the fantasy, without knowing her reality. But that dichotomy is harder to craft on a big screen than the printed page. The film has many moments and elements to admire, but Luhrmann’s excesses ultimately sink the ship.

Mark Glass is an officer and director of the St. Louis Film Critics Associa-tion.

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Sept. 2 -- Family Fun Day, Pike Road. Jazz on the Grass, noon, Rolling Hills Park, off Trotman Road west of U.S. High-way 231. Summer Fest after the concert, approximately 7 p.m. Music, children’s play area, fireworks, food, beverages. The Waters, off Marler Road. For information call Mary Catherine Barganier, 334-272-9883. Admission for each event.Sept. 4 -- Gardening: “Harvesting and Using Herbs,” Lunch

& Learn, noon-1 p.m. , Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Avenue. For information visit Capital City Master Gardener Association website, www.capcitymga.org/ or e-mail [email protected]. Free.Sept. 5 -- ‘Music with a Mission: Donica Knight in Concert”

benefiting Brantwood Children’s Home. Riverfront amphithe-ater. Gates open 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. $20. Children under 5 free. Tickets can be purchased at the Riverfront box office, or on-line at www.etix.com (search Donica Knight).Sept. 12 -- Exhibit Opening reception, Montgomery Mu-

seum of Fine Arts, 5:30-7 p.m. Exhibit features Material Trans-formations (on view Sept. 14) and Winfred Rembert: Amazing Grace (on view now). Followed by artist panel discussion 7 p.m., Museum Auditorium. For information call 334-240-4333 or visit MMFA’s website, www.mmfa.org. Free (donations welcome).Sept. 12 -- Hearing Loss Support Group meets 4 p.m. First

United Methodist Church. Speakers, refreshments. Free.Sept. 14 -- 90th Birthday Celebration for Hank Williams.

Wreath laying at 9 a.m., Oakwood Cemetery Annex, followed by 10th annual collectors faire, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hank Williams

Museum. Live music with special tribute to Braxton Schuffert. For information call 334-262-3600 or visit www.TheHankWil-liamsMuseum.net. Admission.Sept. 15-17 -- 47th Annual Montgomery Art Guild Re-

gions Bank Show, Region’s Bank downtown. Free.Sept. 27 -- “Ballet and the Beasts,” Montgomery Ballet at

the Montgomery Zoo. Gates open 6 p.m., performance at 7. Admission.Sept. 29 -- Gardening Workshop: “Slow Gardening, Tough

Plants for Southern Gardens and Pass Along Plants” with Felder Rushing. Mtgy Museum of Fine Arts, 2 p.m. Open to the public. Workshop sponsored by Capital City Master Gardener Association, Central Alabama Master Gardener Association, Autauga County Master Gardeners, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. For information contact the Montgomery County Extension Office, 334-270-4133. Admis-sion $15.Oct. 4 -- Annual Blue Jean Ball and Dean’s Golf Outing, Oct.

4. Hosted by Auburn U. and Auburn U. Montgomery nursing schools to support the schools’ joint graduate program as well as programs/initiatives benefitting nursing school stu-dents and faculty. Enjoy 18 holes of golf in the morning, and in the evening a catered dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and tours of AUM’s School of Nursing and new Well-ness Center. Golf outing $250/person, Blue Jean Ball $100/person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Shelley Grider, 334-244-3032, or e-mail [email protected].

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Niko Corley

From a rise in the middle of the field came three shots and a “comin’ at ya!” Five dove, looking for a safe exit, sped toward my stand along the

tree line. They would not find it. Down the line to my right, my neighbor fired and dropped a single, driving the flock to me. Bella broke when I shot, distracting me, but I dropped one on the second shot. The birds flared back toward my neighbor, who downed another before the flock hightailed it for the next county. I waved at the white-haired gentleman under the low-limbed live oak 50 yards away.

“Good shooting!” I yelled. He reciprocated, asking if I’d mind sending Bella for his birds.

When Bella returned we walked the birds over, scanning the skies every few steps. The gentleman sat in the shade of the mas-sive oak, perched on a green five-gallon bucket, eating peanuts. Lines on his weathered face indicated he’d seen many opening days. His gnarled, spot-ted hands clutched a humpback A-5, a tool he still clearly wielded with preci-sion.

I complimented his shotgun, then turned back toward the tree line when he inquired as to where I’d had Bella trained. Only a few birds into my limit, I wasn’t up for conversation, and quickly explained I’d trained her my-self and asked his grace for her rough edges.

“On the contrary,” he said, “you’ve got a good one there. Watching her makes this heat almost bearable.”

As it turned out, he’d lost his own Lab a few months back, and Bella reminded him of his ole Missy. I paused, feeling selfish for wanting to hurry back to my stand so quickly. As we talked ducks and dogs, several flights of doves slipped between the tree line and the oak un-scathed. Glancing down at Bella and noting my admira-tion for his Browning, he offered a trade -- gun for dog. As a true Belgian, it was worth a mint, but I couldn’t.

“How about a thousand dollars?” he said, straight faced, reaching for his wallet. I smiled, thanked him for the offer but politely turned it down.

“Tell you what. She can hunt for both of us,” I said. “ You can even call her Missy.” He smiled.

That afternoon, the white haired gentleman and I scratched out a couple dozen birds between us, with Bella working like a field trial queen.Each time she brought a bird to our new friend, he gave her a good ear scratch and a few peanuts. It wasn’t long before Bella was taking him every dove we shot.

In the failing afternoon light I winged my last bird of the day, which Bella watched disappear over a rise 200 yards away. I had my doubts but sent her anyway. She re-turned five minutes later, bird in mouth. Having seen the retrieve, the gentleman cupped his hand to his mouth.

“Two thousand!” he hollered. “That wouldn’t cover her food!” I shouted back,

chuckling.He threw his arms up in mock frustration and

began packing his gear. I dropped my empty hulls and a water bottle into the bucket and started toward the live oak. When I arrived, the gentle-man motioned me toward his cooler.

“I believe I have a few of your birds,” he said, laughing.

“Wonder how that happened?” I remarked, smiling, toeing the mound of peanut hulls with my boot.

We chatted about missed shots and best re-

trieves as a worn out Bella lay

curled at my feet. It had been

a good hunt; not a barn-burner but good nonetheless. Plus, a stranger had offered two grand for a dog I’d trained myself.

“Thanks for helping an old man out this afternoon,” he said. “It was a real treat.”

“It was my – well, Bella’s pleasure,” I said. “I just wish I‘d shot better. I should’ve had a limit.”

The old man reached down, gently scratching a now-snoring Bella behind her ear.

“Sometimes,” he said, “even a few birds is more than enough.”

Niko Corley spends his free time hunting, fishing, boating and enjoying the outdoors. He can be contacted at [email protected] or fol-low him on Twitter @cootfootoutfitters.

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