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PrideThe

ofMontgomeryFeb/March 2012

Connecting You to the Capitol City

Love Gone Bad p24

Valentines in the City p2-3

Getting Past Discouragers p10

Valent inesin the City

the alley Bar Cool Beans Olive Room Dream land Cantina saza

Central at 129 Coosa street the HouseMontgomery Café at embassy suites

White Tablecloth ServiceC omplimentary Rose at your TableSpecial Valentines Menus

Participating Restaurants:

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My vision for 2012 is that we’ll have a vibrant and growing city. Outsiders will continue to be impressed with our place in history. While we have had pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement and the Confederacy, Montgomery also has the distinction of having the Wright Brothers’ First Civilian Flight School, the first electric street car line, the first air-

conditioned theater and many other unique firsts.

Outsiders will see the bold steps we are taking to sustain a safe, vibrant and growing community that we are proud to call home. A place where individuals, families and businesses flourish, and revitalization projects come together, such as the West Fairview Initiative beginning at Montgomery Mall, and the plans for downtown Montgomery and Maxwell Boulevard.

Our care about our children will be evident as we pursue charter schools, continue to support career academies and move forward in constructing new schools, ensuring the best future possible for our students.

Our crime statistics, which are at a 20-year low, show Montgomery is safe. We will advance the public success, to ensure perception reflects this reality.

Increased tourism numbers prove

that outsiders know Montgomery is a place for fun. Continued tourism investments will heighten this view and reap economic dividends.

Montgomery’s reputation as a place that is progressive and innovative will be maintained as we nurture the partnerships that are attracting new jobs and leading to re-development and improvements in neighborhoods across the city.

In short, outsiders will see we’re not just the Capital Of Dreams, but also the City For Success.

February/March 2012

PublisherFrank K. Rho

EditorVirginia SaundersCreative Director

Emily CobernOperations Manager

Katy Reid

Advertising RepresentativesDonna Ellis

Jannifer HarrelsonPhotography

Adrian Freeman PhotographyWebmaster

JIm SchmidtContributing WritersCorey & Donna Ellis

A.D. MarshallPastor Alan ReidDr. Frank K. RhoBrett Richardson

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A Word from our Mayor

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

Departments Sights To See 6Health & Fitness 10Good Taste 18Faith 24Education Station 26Kid’s Corner 30Meow Woof Chirp 34The Parking Lot 38Shopping 40Datebook 42Map It Out 46Special SectionsValentines Day 2Trolley Route 36Civil Rights 36 Advertisers A Touch of Eden 17Adrian Freeman Photography 15American Forest Management 39Artistic Expressions 27Body & Soul 30Chantilly Boutique 41Chick Fil A Prattville 23Child Evangelism Fellowship 25

City of Montgomery 311 45Dreamers Photography 25Express Health 14Fitzgerald Museum 9Flowers & Cakes by Amanda 31Green Gate School 29Harriott 2 Riverboat 17 & 43Holy Cross Episcopal School 26Isaiah’s Restaurant 23Jim ’n Nicks 20Kelly’s House & Pet Sitting 35Line-X 38Looney’s SuperSkate 30Montgomery Humane Society 35Montgomery Multisport 13Montgomery Veterinary Assoc. 35Moore Maids 27McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP 7Painted Pink 41Resolution Camps 14Sa Za Italian Back CoverSteak ’n Shake 21The Look Boutique 41The Mark Apartments 11Tonya Speed’s Dance 30

PrideMontgomeryThe

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The beautiful photo on the cover is the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, taken by Adrian Freeman. As a group, the staff of The Pride of Montgomery wanted to celebrate Black History Month, and especially Montgomery’s role in the Civil Rights Movement within the pages of this magazine.

As Adrian walked downtown to photograph some of the memorable sites of the Civil Rights Movement (p36), he expressed his thoughts of the church this way: “My favorite (picture) was from behind the pulpit, just knowing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood there. It was the church he pastored, not Atlanta. I got chills several

times... the church had never been vandalized in all its years. Not true of Dr. King’s house a few blocks away.”

This National Historic Landmark shows the modest pulpit where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. first preached his message of hope and brotherhood. This church was also a center point of the Civil Rights Movement. The meeting in which the decision was made to launch the bus boycott was held in the church’s basement on December 2, 1955.

A large mural in the church depicts King’s civil rights crusade from Montgomery to Memphis.

On the Cover

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Sights to See

Proud of... Alabama Dance Theater

The Alabama Dance Theatre was founded in 1986 by Kitty Seale, Artistic Director. ADT is an award-winning, regional ballet company with an eclectic repertoire. The company emphasizes serious training for the pre-professional dancer. The training foundation is classical ballet drawing strongly from the Russian Syllabus.

ADT’s dancers perform classical and contemporary ballets by nationally recognized guest choreographers, as well as emerging choreographers within the company.

Alabama Dance Theatre’s goal is to train and educate students in the disciplined art of dance and to educate and develop the future audience for dance in central Alabama.

This March, back by popular demand, the Alabama Dance Theatre will present “The Little Mermaid & more!” Friday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 4th at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. The performance will feature the audience favorite “The Little Mermaid” choreographed by ADT’s Resident Choreographer, Sara Sanford.

The performance will also have two new works by resident choreographer Sara Sanford, Ballet Master Foye DuBose, and Jenny Letner that will be adjudicated for a performance in Montreal at the 2012 National Festival of Regional Dance America. Also returning to the stage is the delightful ballet “Full Moon” choreographed by the late Leslie Norton. It depicts three young girls unable to sleep during the night and their hilarious antics.

Performances are Friday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13th and range in price from $15 to $25. Reserved and general admission tickets are available at the Armory Learning Arts Center by calling the ADT Ticket line at 334-241-2800. For information on classes, performances, or tickets, visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com or call 334-241-2800.

After the children’s matinee on Saturday, March 3rd, children are invited to come on stage and meet “The Little Mermaid” and other characters for $5.00.

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Sights to See

The Cloverdale Playhouse The Cloverdale Playhouse, the Elizabeth Crump Theater, in the heart of historic Cloverdale, is the city’s newest community theatre. Onstage, backstage and all around the Playhouse, it is our community that

provides the talent and spirit that goes into these productions. Come visit and see the state-of-the-art multipurpose music, lecture and theater facility. Find out what is happening at CloverdalePlayhouse.org.

The Capri TheaterThe Capri Theatre in Old Cloverdale was built in 1941 as The Clover and was Montgomery’s first neighborhood theatre. It was remodeled and renamed The Capri in December 1962. The Capri Theatre has been operated by the Capri Community Film Society, a non-profit organization, since 1983 and is Montgomery’s only independent cinema.

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Museum Hours:Monday & Tuesday: ClosedWednesday - Friday: 10am - 2pmSaturday & Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

919 Felder AvenueMontgomery, AL 36106334-264-4222

Willie Thompson, Executive Director

Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

The Fitzgerald Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the life and works of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. The Fitzgerald House was the residence of F. Scott, Zelda and their daughter, Scottie, from 1931 to 1932. The Fitzgerald House was saved from demolition in 1986, making it the only remaining residence of the famous couple.

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Health & Fitness

Are you, or have you ever tried to live a healthier lifestyle, by changing your eating habits, and including exercise in your daily regiment?

If your answer is yes, then let me ask you this . . . did you tell anyone within your circle of family, friends, co-workers, etc. about your plans for a healthier lifestyle? What kind of response did you get from them?

I ask because it seems as though whenever people finally decide to change their lifestyle, there’s always someone around in the discouraging business. It’s like this . . . if you don’t change, you get talked about; and if you take the initiative to change, they still talk about you! If we really just sit back, observe, and ponder on it, those that are trying to discourage you, are probably in some of the worst physical shape you could imagine. Use that thing or that discouraging individual as your foot stool, your motivation mechanism.

Take that negative energy coming towards you, and use it as fuel to help

yourself become more consistent with your exercise regiment, and continuously strive to make the better choices with your food intake.

Know this: whether you have a lot of weight to lose OR you’re very thin and need to build more muscle, it’s not going to be easy to get others to understand the goal that you’ve set for yourself pertaining to your body and health. In most instances, you’ll be the only one that really cares about what you want to accomplish. So, don’t worry about what others say about the kind of food that you choose, or how many times you may work out within a week, or a day. Continue to grind, and PUSH YOURSELF towards your overall health goal!

Don’t let yourself become your biggest discourager. You will always have others who do not want you succeed.

Just don’t fall into the same trap.

Here is our scenario:

It is the beginning of the year, and you are ready to make your New Year’s Resolution. You have made a commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. You are going to exercise, eat right, and as a result, lose weight. You go hard for about 6 weeks and are now beginning to see a difference in how you feel, how you look, and how much more you are able to physically accomplish during exercise. You are so proud of yourself for your accomplishments, and someone makes a NEGATIVE comment to you. So, how do you react to this comment? There are two ways you can react:

1. Let it get you down and give up on your New Year’s Resolution to get healthy.

Dealing wth Discouragersby Corey & Donna Ellis

2. Ignore the comment and let it push you to work harder. Prove to yourself that you CAN do it.

Too many times we react with option number 1. We give up and listen to others around us. When we begin to fall into other traps, we become our biggest discourager. I know that it’s hard, but you must keep your spirits up and still work to achieve your goals. Others may say or do something to discourage your progress. It’s up to you to stay on track.

How do you stay on track with negative people around you?

You can’t. Negative people will always bring you down. Once you become your biggest discourager, it is all over. It will be very hard to bounce back, but not impossible if you change your surroundings.

How you do keep yourself from becoming your biggest discourager?

Surround yourself with POSITIVE people who will MOTIVATE and ENCOURAGE you. You must put yourself in an environment to succeed. Placing yourself around positive people will help keep you on track, even when you may fall off. They will be there to help get you back on track.

Let’s leave the negativity back in 2011 and focus on the positive in 2012. Stop surrounding yourself discouragers and surround yourself with encouragers.

You must put yourself in a situation to succeed.There are plenty of people out there who will try and

discourage you, don’t become one of them!

For those individuals that may be seeking an avenue to fulfill his or her fitness goals, come and join us at Resolution Camp! See Health and Fitness section p14 to view our ad.

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Recently while on Facebook, I ran across the heading, “When’s the last time you did something for the first time?” It was referring to a destination run in Guatemala. My initial reaction was “Do the dates work?” And then it occurred to me … for this introductory column focusing on running marathon distances, this is the most appropriate question to have you ask yourself, and it embodies the spirit of what running means to me. When’s the last time you did something for the first time?

The last two months I’ve been in Los Angeles. I received an invitation to a “group” run, the Santa Barbara’s Nine Trails Double Trouble Endurance Run. After a two hour nap and a two hour drive, I struck out into the cool, foggy darkness with eighteen locals whom I’d never met and began a grueling 70 mile trail run with over 22,000 ft. of elevation gain. That was Friday at 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning around 10:45 (or 29 hrs later), Sandee Sanger and I emerged from the scrub brush a second time, making us the only two to ever finish the course twice.

The invitation to that run was extended to me by someone I happened to meet two weekends prior at a trailhead leading to rocky and steep Malibu Canyon route commonly referred to as The Bulldog. Despite losing the intended trail and adding 15 miles and 3.5 hours to a 2.5 hour run, we remained upbeat and managed to have fun. Keep in mind, a little over three years ago, you would have been lucky to catch me running more than 3-6 miles a week.

The single most important change that occurred since training for my first marathon was accepting my responsibility to carry my own water and stay hydrated while running. RUN WITH WATER. I cannot stress this enough; both runs mentioned involved instances where even the experienced runners failed to carry enough. Rarely will I run without water and often I am accused of carrying too much. My rationale: a) I do not want to run out; b) Extra weight increases difficulty; c) The lost factor; d) Others never take enough.

Incidentally, the last premise is focal point of the column: helping others who just do not know. And, I hope to make the column engaging with your help. Those who will to share their questions, concerns, or solutions, please email me at: admarshall@theprideadvertising.com. Together, I hope that we can help one another keep pace with, and even challenge, our imaginations.

Name Albert-Dean MarshallAge 37 (but with a 15 year handicap)How long have you been running? Since summer of 2009 when I started to train for NYC Marathon.

How many miles a week do you run? As little as 30 and as many as 80. Lately I’ve been in the 45-55 range, mostly on single track mountain trails, with a few big runs (more than 50 miles).

When and where was your 1st ultra? Buffalo 100 mi: March 30, 2011 on Antelope Island in Salt Lake, UT.

What did you do differently to train for the 100 mi? When training for an ultra, it’s important to get used to the mileage and lack of rest. I found that back-to-back long runs helped prepare me to keep moving when I didn’t even want to roll out bed, let alone stand up and start running again. So on Saturday, I might run 18-24 mi in the afternoon, and another 12-18 mi Sunday morning, giving me ample time to rest before getting back to work on Monday.

Next race: October 8th Heartland 100 mile in Cassoday, KS.

Current Goals 20 hrs or better at Heartland 100 and Sub3 at 2012 Boston Marathon.

Long term goals I believe that some goals are meant to remain personal so that your friends and family don’t have you committed. For example, finish running across the state, before announcing that you plan to run across all of them. (Pending work schedule, I’m leaning to finish The Lonesome Border Run, Baton Rouge, LA to Texas, around December).

Favorite Quotes “Make friends with pain and you’ll never be lonely.” Ken Choubler

Health & Fitness

Upcoming Events In Our Area

Marathon Runningby AD Marshall

About the writer...

YoungLife Run for the Kids 5KOld Cloverdale Jr. High SchoolFebruary 4, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.

2012 Polar Bear RunFist Baptist Church PrattvilleFebruary 11, 2012 @ 8 a.m.

CCAP 5K Run/WalkChildren’s Center of Montgomery February 25, 2012 @ 8 a.m.

Resurrection Run, PrattvilleFirst United Methodist ChurchMarch 3, 2012

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Meet the Staff: Andy Steinhauer (Store Manager), Andy Belsterling (Service Manager), Erin Morrison, Amanda Pitts, Lee Liles, Mike Camire, David Steinhauer, Jason McLaughlin. Not Pictured: Heather Walker, and Shawn Kelley.

We use a software program called “Motion Pro” to do running Gait Analysis and an “iStep” machine so we can properly fit people in the best shoes and orthotics. We sell the following brands of shoes and running apparel: Asics, Brooks, K-Swiss, Mizuno, Newton, and Saucony.

We use “Motion Pro” to coach people in the “Endless Pool.” This “Fastlane

Pool” is a model of the “Endless Pool” products. We offer coaching services

to help swimmers and triathletes improve their form in open water.

Back in 2004, a group of local triathletes organized themselves and began a website and a club called Montgomery Multisport. On September 1st, 2010,

five club members opened the doors of Montgomery Multisport, the Triathlon Store. In March of 2011 our store expansion allowed us to deepen our investment in the running

community, while adding new diagnostic equipment and four additional shoe manufacturers. Currently the club has over 200 members, a masters swim group, and various racing subteams.

Our vision is to be the premier swim, bike and run facility in the southeast by exceeding the expectations of the beginner to the elite, inspiring athletes of all ages.

334-356-7271

We sell Trek, Scott and Felt brand bicycles. We use a “Body Scan” to take five

measurements of the human body to accurately fit people on bikes.

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Health & Fitness

the nurse Practitioner will see you now

Resolution

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Fitness Camp Dates:

Montgomery Camps held at AlabamaShakespeare Festival

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Prattville Camps held at the Park at Riverchase Subdivision

New Camp! TTh @ 9am for $105

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Health & Fitness

Dr. Rho Knows... Gums & Teeth

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.

How to Care forBaby Teeth!by Dr. Frank Rho

Last week a friend dropped by my office to visit and brought her daughter with her. While

we visited she hugged her mom for security and looked at me with a mixture of caution and curiosity. I offered her a toy as a peace offering and she slowly reached out and took it with little hands, stared at it with big dewy eyes, then handed it back. We played a little game of back and forth until she turned to her mom and smiled. I love baby teeth. Perfectly sized for their little mouths and faces, when they smile you can’t help but smile yourself. Then you find yourself making nonsensical noises and sounds and acting like a baboon just to conjure up one more smile. It’s worth it! Just a tip, this only works on kids. Don’t try it on your boss.Of course, baby teeth do much more than make you

act like a nut. They are just as important as adult teeth. Besides helping them say their first few words and eating their first real food, they act as place holders in their developing jaw and skull to help guide their adult teeth as they come in. You’ll generally see your child’s first baby teeth start to erupt around the age of three months and they’ll have all twenty of their baby teeth in by the time they are three. At around six years old, their first permanant teeth arrive and the baby teeth begin to shed. Save your money. Kids don’t expect the tooth fairy to give just quarters anymore! Many expecting and new mothers and fathers often ask me two common questions. The first question is...

When should parents bring their children in to see the dentist?

A good time to bring your baby to your dentist is soon after they begin to show their first teeth. The American Dental Association recommends within six months of getting their first tooth. Their first dental experience should be a pleasant one with a doting staff and fun prizes. Hopefully this will set the stage for making all their future visits associated with a good experience and less with dental anxiety. Also, your dentist or hygienist can give you instructions on how to take care of your child’s teeth and what to expect over his or her

next few years. We can also check for tooth decay and make recommendations on how to evaluate any adverse conditions like thumb sucking. The other question many new parents ask me is:

How should we take care of their baby’s teeth?This can begin even before your child has his or her first

teeth. After every feeding, wipe your child’s gums with a clean gauze pad or rag to remove plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that can harm erupting teeth. When your baby’s teeth begin to show, brush them with a child’s toothbrush and water. When your child turns two, you can begin to use a fluoride toothpaste to brush their teeth and show them how to spit it out when you are finished. Just use a small amount of toothpaste on the brush about the size of a pea. By the time they are six or seven, your child is likely to be able to brush on their own. About flossing... I’m forty one years old. I always hated

flossing. I still hate flossing. But I still do it. It’s just as, if not more important, than brushing alone to remove plaque from in between teeth. When your child has two teeth next to each other, you can begin to floss their teeth and show them how so they can do it on their own by the time they are six or seven. Brushing and flossing your child’s teeth twice a day is a fantastic way to reduce dental decay and make their visits to the dentist much more pleasant. Diet also plays a huge part in the health of your baby’s teeth. Avoiding sugary snacks, carbonated and sugary drinks and eating a diet rich with healthy fruits and vegetables is beneficial in ways that we still are discovering beyond just our dental health.It’s still amazing to me when I study a child’s radiograph

and see all the baby teeth and budding adult teeth developing even before they show up in their little mouths. There is a flurry of activity that happens under the gums over their first couple decades of life. Proper diet, good hygiene and regular dental visits

ensure that you’ll be acting like a monkey for years just to get that feeling that comes watching a child’s smile light up their - and your face. Enjoy!

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American/Deli

American Deli971 Ann St334-262-6122

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 2775 Eastern Blvd334-272-2122 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 Street Deli412 Scott St334-264-9415

Shoney’s 850 Eastern Blvd334-396-8533

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 Japanese 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 Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar8173 Vaughn Rd334-215-2275

Saigon Deli2323 Eastern Blvd334-279-5921

Satsuki6534 Atlanta Hwy334-239-7450

Shilla3526 Eastdale Cir334-354-3026

Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar5215 Carmichael Rd334-271-6999

Street 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

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

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Restaurant Guide

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1 ounce of sliced shallots 3 ounces of sliced mushrooms1 ounce of julienne carrots 1 ounce of good chardonnay½ cup of lobster stock/base1 cup of heavy creamsalt and pepper6 ounce portion of red snapper¼ cup of canola oil

Lightly flour the red snapper in salt and pepper. Have about a quarter cup of canola oil heating. Place red snapper presentation side down first in the canola oil. Lightly brown it. Give pan a good shake so it does not stick. Be careful not to burn it. Once it has a nice brown color flip snapper and discard the oil. Grab a good pinch of salt and pepper and sprinkle it around the pan. Put in mushrooms, carrots, and shallots. Glaze with lobster stock. Put back on heat for no longer than one minute. Pour in heavy cream then reduce heat. Stir all vegetables around. Cook for about seven minutes until gravy like consistency. When the bubbles become smaller, closer together, and more uniformed, you know you’re almost done. Pour chardonnay around red snapper and let simmer for one more minute (no longer than two minutes). Carefully take out snapper (it will be flimsy), and pour sauce on top.

Located in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Olive Room’s main goal is to meet Montgomery’s needs for fine dine without gouging the pocketbooks of their customers. Their objective is to show Montgomery the meaning of fine dining with their seasonal menu that is a fusion of cuisine around the world. The personable environment of the Olive Room causes their customers to return time and time again, and they even know most clients by name. The Olive Room prides themselves on their handcrafted cocktails. Chef Michael Serdula’s most well known dish is the Red Snapper Chardonnay. It was his father’s dish and has been perfected over forty years.

Recipe of the Month:The Olive Room’s

Red Snapper ChardonnaySpotlight on ...

The Olive RoomGeneral Manager Patrick McInerey & Chef Michael Serdula

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Varsity BBQ5471 Atlanta Hwy334-279-5444

Café

Café Louisa1034 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Café MOne Museum Dr334-240-4333

Cool Beans at Café De Art115 Montgomery St334-269-3302

The Deli at Alley Station130A Commerce St334-263-2922

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

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

Chili’s7355 EastChase Pkwy334-270-1973

City Limits Bar & Grill3585 McGehee Rd334-239-9130

Dreamz511 E Edgemont Ave334-239-7303

The Exchange at Renaissance Hotel201 Tallapoosa St334-481-5165

Island Delights 323 Air Base Blvd334-264-0041

Nancy’s Italian Ice7976 Vaughn Rd334-356-1403

Roux503 Cloverdale Rd334-356-3814

Ruby Tuesday1310 Eastern Blvd334-396-0224Ruby Tuesday6970 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 & Things Café109 S Court St334-241-0770

Sommer’s Grill 9188 EastChase Pkwy334-274-0275

Sommer’s Place7972 Vaughn Rd334-279-5401

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

32 Degrees, A Yogurt Bar7030 EastChase Pkwy334-272-4773

The Tipping Point5015 Hampstead High St334-260-9110

Fine Dining

The Chophouse at Vintage Year405 Cloverdale Rd334-264-8463

City Grill & Next Door8147 Vaughn Rd334-244-0960

Derk’s Filet & Vine431 Cloverdale Rd334-262-8463

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Good Taste

Garrett’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy334-396-9950

Ham & High5251 Hampstead High St334-239-9982

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

Olive Room121 Montgomery St334-262-2763

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 Italian Restaurant1510 Eastern Blvd334-271-7500

Cheezie’s Pizza 8125K Decker Ln334-244-9496 2762 Bell Rd Bldg B334-365-5423 1113H Perry Hill Rd334-239-9263

CiCi’s Pizza981 Ann St334-386-3086

Corsino’s Italian Restaurant911 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 Pizza130 Commerce St334-495-7292

Stevi B’s Pizza5411 Atlanta Hwy334-279-3112

Tomatinos 1036 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Mexican

Cantina130 Commerce St Suite 103334-262-2339

Cuco’s11123 Chantilly Pkwy Suite A334-271-3528

Cuco’s Express31 S Court St334-832-0081

El Ray Burrito Lounge1031 E Fairview Ave334-832-9688

Ixtapa Bar & Grill7157 EastChase Pkwy334-277-7600

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy334-272-5232

Jalepenos Restaurant8157 Vaughn Rd334-277-2840

La Zona Rosa2838 Zelda Rd334-274-1153

Las Salsas Mexican Cuisine7921 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 Grill2900 Zelda Rd334-273-91987028 EastChase Pkwy334-356-3333

No Way Jose 5338 Atlanta Hwy334-396-2222 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 and Oyster Bar5331 Young Barn Rd334-819-7423

Southern Style

A Social Event/Bandanas301 Jefferson St334-265-9113

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

Eastside Grill6667 Atlanta Hwy334-274-1200

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 Street Café2739 Zelda Rd334-279-1009

Golden Corral 1480 Eastern Blvd334-532-0020

Isaiah’s Restaurant 135 Mildred St334-265-9000

Mamma Nem’s1200 Eastern Blvd334-420-6262

Martin’s Restaurant1796 Carter Hill Rd334-265-1767

Mary B’s Buffet3428 Atlanta Hwy334-279-7890

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

Chick-Fil-A PrattvilleDaniel Grier, Owner/Operator

1967 Cobbs Ford Rd.Premiere Place Shopping Center

334-365-8222Monday - Thursday: 6am - 9pmFriday & Saturday: 6am - 10pm

Wagon Wheel Café1961 Maxwell Blvd334-265-9979

Sports Pub

Baumhower’s Restaurant2465 Eastern Blvd334-271-1831

Baumhower’s Restaurant Downtown201 S Union St334-263-8800

Buffalo Wild Wings7971 Vaughn Rd334-215-7977

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 Restaurant 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

“Mo Delicious Than So Delicious”

135 Mildred StreetMontgomery, AL 36104

334-265-9000Email: isaiahrestaurant03@yahoo.com

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Faith

by Alan Reid

February is the month. . .during which greeting card companies, florists, and jewelers cash-in. They would have men believe that the only way to convincingly say “I love you” is to spend big bucks. Advertisers would have us believe that we’re losers if we don’t have someone to bestow all these gifts upon.

I don’t buy it. Not because I’m cheap (although I am) and not because I don’t love my wife very much (because I do). I don’t buy it because I don’t like anyone telling me how or when I should show my love. To put it simply, I just don’t like Valentine’s Day.

There are plenty of other men, and possibly quite a few women, who don’t like Valentine’s Day either. Their reasons for disliking the day may be similar to mine, but there are plenty of more serious reasons that people cite for wishing they could skip Valentine’s Day. Certainly the death of one’s beloved can bring pain on the day which is meant to celebrate love. I hurt for these people who greatly miss their loved one.

Many people dislike Valentine’s Day because their love has gone bad. Some of these people and their broken relationships keep the country music industry in business. Most of us have at least a little bit of experience in this area. Betrayal. Rejection. Losing “that loving feeling.” Divorce.

People who know me also know that I deeply cherish my wife of more than 30 years. I am a blessed man to come from a family of lasting marriages, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know a few things about betrayal and rejection.

It’s heartbreaking when the people to whom you’ve show commitment, loyalty, and love discard you like an old magazine. What about when a friend uses your deeply personal information in an act of betrayal? This is what I mean by love gone bad. It’s terrible to go through these

. . . Gone BAD

LOvefeelings, but it’s especially devastating when this happens in the church. The church is supposed to be a safe place especially when you recall that the church is the Body and Bride of Christ.

The eternal problem with that illustration is that Body and the Bride of Christ is made up of people who are just as imperfect, and dare I say, as messed-up as I am.

When we’re betrayed, rejected, or we’ve lost “that loving feeling,” it hurts. It hurts bad. We don’t like pain so we try to stop the pain and avoid pain in the future. Some people medicate their pain. Some people stuff their pain. Some people ignore the pain. Some vow they will never open themselves up to that kind of pain again. As a counselor, I’ve seen all of these responses. As a pastor, I confess I have seen these responses in my fellow Christians more often than I would like.

My own responses to having my love rejected or to being betrayed have run the gamut. Most of the time, I apply a thin veneer of Christian-ese to the situation to avoid dealing honestly with my feelings. I’m coming clean with my feelings and you can too.

Jesus has a few things to say about love gone bad. Even when he was being betrayed by Judas, Jesus called him “friend.” While he was being beaten and crucified, Jesus said, “Father forgive them because they don’t know what they’re doing.” Peter said he would be loyal to Jesus no matter what happened. The very night that Jesus was arrested, Peter denied even knowing Jesus. How’s that for loyalty? This is the very same follower who correctly stated that Jesus was the Christ (Savior). Another time, when Jesus was asked how many times it was necessary to forgive someone who does you wrong, he replied “seventy times seven.” (This was Jesus’ way of saying, you just keep on and keep on forgiving.

So, here’s what Jesus wants you to do when love goes bad:

keep your heart open, keep on forgiving, and keep on loving. The continual nature of these actions is the key. Even when our love for God goes bad…even when we betray the love of Jesus by our silence or lack of trust, the heart of Father God is always open to you and Jesus keeps on forgiving you. If He can keep loving a world whose love has gone bad, you and I should be able to keep loving others even when it seems that the love’s gone bad.

Alan Reid is an Anglican priest and university consultant who lives in Prattville with his wife Teresa.

The purpose of CEF Military Children’s Ministry™ is to serve alongside military chaplains, chapels and churches in military communities to specifically meet the spiritual needs of military children. We strive to establish them in the Word of God and in the local military chapel or church for Christian living. Our programs bring continuity, consistency, and positive reinforcement of each child’s value to God, family, and the military community.

Ed Solomon, Director CEF Military Children’s Ministry™ed.solomon@cefonline.comwww.cefonline.com/mcm(334) 233-0133

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Education Station

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 Montgomery 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 University at 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

Hours:Mon/Wed/Sat: 10am - 6pm Tues/Thurs/Fri: 10am - 8pmSunday: 1pm-4pm

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Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny!See Events section for details!

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Education Station

More than four decades ago, a group of community leaders and parents gathered together with the vision of creating a school that would combine challenging academics with a Christian perspective.

Trinity Presbyterian School is the result of that vision and is an accredited K4-12th grade school for over 900 students.

The faculty and administration at Trinity work and live by the school’s mission statement: “To glorify God by providing for students the highest quality college preparatory education, training them in the Biblical world and life view, thus enabling them to serve God in spirit, mind, and body.”

Trinity was the first school in the River Region to implement an Apple 1:1 Laptop Program. Starting August 2012, each child in grades 6-12 will receive Macbooks for their everyday use. Each classroom at Trinity has a SmartBoard, and the entire campus has wireless internet. This creates a 21st Century learning environment in every classroom for teachers

and students. Trinity is located on one campus so older students are able to mentor younger students.

In the Spotlight....

Fun Fact: Trinity’s Lower School science lab, in conjunction with Sage Dining, has a vegetable garden. The gathered herbs and vegetables are used in the school’s lunches everyday.

Trinity Presbyterian School

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Montgomery has aSchool Where…

…children race to their classrooms each morning eager to learn…teachers encourage with praise in an effort to build the self-esteem of each child

…learning math, reading, science, and history can be fun…values for living are a part of all we teach

…each child’s individuality is embraced and nurtured…each child’s individuality is embraced and nurtured

Green Gate SchoolWe believe your child’s private school education should be affordable

with payment plans to meet your family’s needs.Compare our tuition and fees with other fine private schools in the Montgomery area.

We are proud to share with you our standardized test scores.Green Gate is Montgomery’s only private school for children 12 months through Grade 8.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

WE CHOOSE TO PLACE OUR FAMILIES FIRST…

For over thirty years we have proudly served Montgomery’s families.Call Yvonna Richardson or Terry Weaver today for an appointment.

334-281-3300

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Kid’s Corner

Contact: Lisa Marie Kerr (334) 290-4225 Local Body & Soul Instructor www.bodyandsoul.org

3370 Harrison Road Montgomery, AL 36109 (334) 277-1098

Hey … Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection opens its doors to host Body & Soul Fitness providing you an opportunity to get a great workout

while your pre-schooler takes a dance class.

Introducing 4 2…for too… for two…

What: 60 minutes of exercise, fun, faith-based fellowship (Body & Soul workout) When: Tuesday, 9:00 am – 10:00 am (September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11) Where: Tonya Speed’s Dance Connection *Cost: FREE – first 2 sessions – FREE… $5.00/session thereafter Theme: Way Beyond Myself… the music and devotionals will guide us to remember

that God is with us to help us get beyond ourselves and into Him.

*Additional fees apply for children attending the Tonya Speed Pre-School dance class.

Fitness Classes at Tonya Speed’s Dance ConnectionTuesdays at 4:30 - Beginning AFTER Christmas

$4.00 per Class, First Two Classes FREE!Lisa Marie Kerr, Instructor

Work out with Christian music! Artists include Lincoln Brewster, Newsboys, Francesca

Battistelli, Mandisa, Jeremy Camp, Beckah Shae, Matthew West, Chris Tomlin and more!

*Tonya will offer a pre-school dance class at the same time... work out while your little one(s) dance!

*Additional fees apply for children attending the dance class.

For more information call: Tonya Speed’s Dance (334) 277-1098 or Lisa Kerr (334) 290-4225

Flowers and Cakes by Amanda

Incredible Style. Incredible Taste. Incredible Price.334-590-5095 amandarylant@gmail.com

“Flowers & Cakes by Amanda”

Sweetheart Pencil ToppersWhat You Need:ScissorsCraft foamPermanent markersPipe cleanerPencil What To Do:Cut a small heart from craft foam or buy premade cutouts.With a permanent marker, print a short message on the front and the name of the giver on back.Poke an inch of the pipe cleaner through the bottom of the heart, bend it down, and twist it back around the remaining length of pipe cleaner.Coil the pipe cleaner tightly around the pencil.Gently pull up on the heart so that part of the coil bobs freely above the pencil, with several loops anchored around the eraser to secure. See theirlittleworld.com for more ideas!

In the Middle

Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who

would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto their sleeves for one week for everyone

to see. This was the origin of the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve.”

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the most Valentine’s Day

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mothers, wives,

sweethearts and

pets.

About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.

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The new downtown trolley now offers a more complete downtown route with

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downtown montgomerytrolley route

. . . is well known for its tours of downtown Montgomery. The trolley has been in Montgomery for 13 years. Formerly, the trolley system was half-owned by the city, and the other half was federally owned. This meant that all routes had to be federally approved, and no variations of the routes could be made, even for chartered trolleys.

Another downside to the federal ownership was that you couldn’t see all the sites on one trolley ride. You had to ride the trolley twice, with two different routes, in order to see all of downtown’s historical sites, government centers and city landmarks.

Recently, the city purchased a new trolley as well as “The Capital Dreams Bus.” Both the trolley and the Capital Dreams Bus can seat roughly 35 people at one time. The trolley has combined the previous two routes into one 30-minute route, so that close to 30 sites can now be seen. The 35-minute route begins at Union Station and leaves on the

hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are three scheduled stops: the Rosa Parks Museum, the Capitol and Old Alabama Town. The trolley comes back in an hour to pick you up or you can also hop on the trolley at any location along its route.

A unique addition to the trolley is the flat-screen televisions that take the passengers through an informative virtual tour of downtown Montgomery so no site is missed! Ronnie Taylor, of Troy University, was instrumental in developing this video production, which is overlaid with interviews featuring Mary Ann Neely, a City Historian. The Capital Dreams Bus and the trolley can both be chartered for private events such as reunions, parties, church groups or other organizations.

Mr. Steve Jones, Special Projects Manager for the City of Montgomery stated, “The city of Montgomery wants this to be an experience, not just a ride.”

Trol ley, Anyone?

New Tr o l ley Route

The trolley system in Montgomery. . .

The new downtown trolley now offers a more complete downtown route with

three stops and a virtual tour video.

1. Train Shed2. Hank Williams Museum3. Rosa Park Museum4. Church of Christ5. Federal Court House6. Fountain7. RSA Tower

8. MLK Church 9. Capital10. Confederate Memorial11. Alabama Veterans Memorial12. MLK Home13. Ben Moore Hotel14. White House of the Confederacy

15. Alabama Archives16. Civil Rights Memorial17. City Hall18. Old Alabama Town19. Biscuits Stadium20. MPAC

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Do you know the most common disease of our US human population, as well as our US pet population? You might have guessed correctly: the most common disease in our country is gum disease. According to statistics of the CDC, 85-90% of human adults suffer from some stage of gum disease.

It does not look much different in our pet population: the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) reports that about 8 -9 out of 10 dogs and 7 out of 10 cats have some form of dental health issues. You probably wonder why this is so significant since many dogs “inhale” their food and do not really rely on their teeth when eating. However, gum health has a significant impact on overall health.

Like humans, our pets suffer from most of the same oral health problems – namely dental tartar, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Cavities are luckily not a big problem since our pets don’t consume too much sugary foods.

Let’s look at the different stages of dental problems in our beloved pets: Dental tartar develops from bacteria mixed with saliva that coats the teeth as plaque. The first areas to form plaque or tartar are usually the maxillary premolars and molars, which are the back teeth of the upper jaws. The plaque creates irritation of the gum line, which then lead to inflammation and some gum infection. This is termed gingivitis and classified as stage 1 dental disease. It is usually visible as reddened gums adjacent to teeth with dental plaque or calculus. At this stage, the disease process is still reversible if the teeth are professionally scaled and cleaned by a veterinarian.

If the gum infection proceeds to periodontal disease, there is permanent damage to the attachment of the tooth to the jaw bone and often even the bone itself.

Longstanding plaque and gingivitis allows for bacteria to invade the space between teeth and the jaw bone, creating pockets and loosening of the dental cement that attaches the tooth to the bone. In very bad cases, the infection causes resorption of bone and further loosening of the teeth. Depending on the severity of bone loss and attachment, the tooth might need to be extracted to prevent further damage to the bone. When periodontal disease is present, dental disease gets classified as stage 2, 3 or 4 depending on the severity of pockets and bone resorption.

Cats are a little different than dogs. Cats can mount an immense immune response to the dental plaque or calculus that results in very bad gingivitis and stomatitis (inflammation of all mucous membranes in the mouth). It tends to be very painful and sometimes the only cure is to extract affected teeth. Regardless, the cat needs to have the dental calculus removed by a professional teeth cleaning at your veterinarian. Cats can also suffer from enamel loss right at the gum line termed Feline Orthodontic Resorptive Lesions (FORLs), which is extremely painful. Many cats refuse to eat dry food and start losing weight. Affected teeth need to be extracted to give the cat comfort and quality of life.

Oral health has a big impact on overall health, since bacteria and inflammatory by-products can get inhaled or get released into the blood stream and circulate through the body. Heart valves, the lungs, liver and kidneys are all organs that can become affected by the dental infection resulting in endocarditis with secondary heart murmurs and circulatory disturbances chronic lung inflammation, hepatitis or nephritis. These can shorten your pets life span by up to 2 years.

You can notice dental disease in your pet because of his bad breath termed halitosis, increased salivation, visible dental tartar or even reluctance to eat.

If there is dental calculus build up, the best thing to do is having his teeth professionally scaled and cleaned by a veterinarian. You probably wonder what you can do at home to prevent dental disease in your pet. After the professional dental prophylaxix or in a young pet without any dental disease, an oral hygiene regimen needs to be implemented. The first and best thing is regular teeth brushing – yes, you heard right. Brushing your pet’s teeth will remove early plaque

Meow, Woof & Chirp

What’s Up With that Doggy Breath? (or... An Overview of Pet Dental Health)by Dr. Siggi Farris

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and many more adoptable pets at the Montgomery Humane Society.

Meet Billy

Dr. Farris was born in Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany, and moved to the United States in 2003 after meeting her husband Justin. She graduated Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She practices at Montgomery Veterinary Associates and is a member of the Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.

and bacteria to prevent calculus formation. It can take several weeks to get your pet used to having his teeth brushed – there are pet toothbrushes and toothpaste available at your veterinarian’s office. You can also use rubber brushes that fit over a finger or gauze pads to clean your pet’s teeth. Please make sure you use a doggy or kitty-toothpaste since it needs to be fluoride free. Many pet toothpastes have the added benefit of pleasant taste (yummy chicken instead of mint or bubblegum), and enzymes that help with plaque degradation. If brushing your pet’s teeth is impossible, there are many dental treats and oral hygiene rinses available that help reduce bacterial numbers in the mouth and break-down some plaque. Dental treats

or chews often provide mechanical abrasion of the plaque, as well as they cause an increase in salivation, which provides enzymes that reduce bacteria and plaque as well.

Let’s get brushing, pets!

From the Cradle of the Confederacy to the Birthplace of Civil Rights, the City of Montgomery possesses a personal knowledge of the events and people that have changed history.

Take time to visit our historical treasures. Begin your tour through history at the Visitor’s Center at the Train Station downtown, where a trolley ride highlights attractions such as the Rosa Parks Museum, the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and parsonage, the Ben Moore Hotel and the Civil Rights Memorial.

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And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

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The New “H” in America’s Auto Kingdomby Brett Richardson

Years ago as a teenager. . . I remember drooling over which vehicle I could get when the 16-year

leash was removed and I could terrorize the streets. The name of the game at that point was convincing my parents which practical vehicle was safe, fuel efficient, and reliable. No one came near Honda. Honda dominated this market with the ever-reliable, everlasting Honda Civic that would get 30 mpg and run forever. The Accord offered a two-door sporty version that was still ever-faithful and great on fuel consumption. Then the sport flagship Prelude and S-2000 with V-tec and over 220hp was something ethereal. The Insight introduced the first hybrid to hit the pavement in America.

Now as I commute to work and notice what’s new in the automotive world, I see a new

“H” dominating the streets….Hyundai. Strange, considering at one time the Hyundai was seen as a cheap imitation to the Honda and not known for reliability only its price point. A company that started out playing catch-up slowly crept into the automotive game, and now they command a fleet to be reckoned with….even by the Germans.

Since then, Hyundai, somewhat under the radar, has steadily improved the quality of its growing

lineup, building cars that are as reliable and rewarding as they are affordable. Over the last few years, Honda has lifted off the trailblazing throttle to the dismay of many loyal fans. Hyundai has put its pioneering foot to the floor and made huge gains in market share.

For instance, Honda currently tops out at a six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai?

Eight. Honda offers not one car with a direct-

injected engine. Hyundai? Seven (and counting). The most luxurious Honda, the Acura RL, pales next to the amenities and power of Hyundai’s Genesis and Equus while commanding a much more significant price. Hyundai satisfies rear-drive sports-car fiends with the Genesis Coupe. Honda? Not so much. Honda’s tiny CR-Z Hybrid (34 mpg combined) barely surpasses the fuel economy of the comparably-sized Veloster (32mpg), which is devoid of any hybrid wizardry. What the Veloster has, however, is a dual-clutch transmission, that sporty tech piece adopted by Audi, BMW, Ferrari, and Porsche. And now Hyundai. But not Honda.

Hyundai still has a ways to go, especially in terms of chassis dynamics, but the perception and

reality of the brand have changed. When looking to the future, I wouldn’t be surprised to see an “H” badge leading the way -- just not the one I adored as a kid.

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The Shopping Spree

Chantilly Boutique, owned by Shonie Martin, is a unique shop that offers beautiful lines not typically found in department stores. The store was founded in 1983 on Zelda Road, and moved to its current location on Carter Hill Road in 2006. Their friendly staff is trained to help you find the perfect outfit for your occasion, whether it be a mother of the bride or groom dress, a prom or homecoming, debutante ball or a sorority formal.

Chantilly also boasts a wide selection of sportswear for those days when you’re just running around town, having lunch with the girls, and Sunday dresses for going to church.

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Can We Move Beyond Stereotypes: Dedicated to Improving Human RelationsJanuary 3- February 28

Rosa Parks Museum, 252 Montgomery Street 334-241-8701 This exhibit at the Rosa Parks Museum explores how stereotyping affects our society.

The 39 StepsJanuary 27- May 19, 12 - 5 p.m.

Alabama Shakespeare FestivalOne Festival Dr. 800-841-4ASFA comedy thriller that is a combination of Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Fleming and Monty Python. Richard Hannay’s dull life becomes anything but when he meets up with a mysterious female spy. When she is murdered in his home an organization called the 39 Steps gets hot on his trail. But who really done it? Admission charged. For exact dates and times of performances, please call the ASF Box Office or visit our website. www.asf.net

Black Heritage ToursFebruary 1-29, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Old Alabama Town888-240-1850Throughout the month of February, Old Alabama Town is offering heritage tours to honor the great sacrifices and struggles endured by Alabama’s early African-Americans. Individual self-guided tours are available. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more by reservation. Free. www.oldalabamatown.com

Travels With My AuntFebruary 3 - May 19

Alabama Shakespeare FestivalOne Festival Dr. 800-841-4ASFA global comedy adventure in which Henry Pulling’s boring life is turned upside down at his mother’s funeral when he reunites with the long lost and eccentric Aunt Augusta. The two begin an around-the-world adventure in which they encounter spies, thieves, smugglers, and a long-held family secret. Admission charged. For exact dates and times of performances, please call the ASF Box Office or visit our website. www.asf.net

Adult Art ClassFebruary 4, 6:30 p.m.

Artistic Expressions, 2481 Pinnacle Way, High Point Shopping Center, Prattville 334-285-7878

Our in-store artist will be here to teach each month’s technique. This month is Happy Home Plate. The only cost is the piece you paint, there is a $10 fee to hold your space, however it goes toward the piece you paint. Spaces are limited.

Southern Bridal FaireFebruary 5, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Alabama Activity Center201 Dexter Ave. 334-491-0425Brides, we cordially invite you to the First Annual Southern Bridal Faire. View award-winning portraiture, taste gourmet cakes and cuisine, daydream while watching our spectacular fashion shows. Enjoy personal attention from the area’s

most distinguished wedding professionals, who will bring your vision to life.www.SouthernBridalFaire.com

Alabama Tourism WorkshopFebruary 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Alabama Center for Commerce, 401 Adams Ave., 7th Floor334-242-4169 New tourism industry members, events organizers or anyone interested in the programs and services of the Alabama Tourism Department and how to enhance tourism in your local area are encouraged to attend.

Montgomery Ballet’s “Swan Lake”February 17, 7:30 p.m.February 18, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Davis Theatre, 251 Montgomery St.334-241-9567

This March, back by popular demand, the Alabama Dance Theatre will present “The Little Mermaid & more!” The performance will feature the audience favorite “The Little Mermaid” choreographed by ADT’s Resident Choreographer, Sara Sanford.

Ms. Wheelchair Alabama-USA PageantFebruary 17-18, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Staybridge Suites 334-237-4606Pageant, based on attitude, knowledge and speaking to choose the next Ms. Wheelchair, who serves as advocates for all people with disabilities in Alabama. www.mswheelchairalabama-usa.org

Mardi Gras Party Bus to New Orleans, February 17-19

Turn-Around Party Bus to New Orleans. $88.00 per person. On the party bus enjoy free drinks, music, movies, snacks and Mardi Gras beads. You will also receive a $10.00 FREE Slot Play Card to Harrah’s Casino while in New Orleans. Enjoy 14 hours of Mardi Gras, parades; catch some beads, Harrah’s Casino, mid-day cruise, French Quarters and good Cajun Food. No one under 21 allowed to travel! No exceptions!

Ladies Night OutFebruary 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Artistic Expressions, 2481 Pinnacle Way, High Point Shopping Center, Prattville 334-285-7878 Let loose on ladies night! Paint, hang out, relax, and have some girl time! Bring in your favorite beverage and munches and enjoy a fun night out with the girls. Reservations required.

A $10 deposit is due at registration, and this goes toward the piece you paint. Orion QuartetFebruary 19, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 1 Museum Dr. 334-240-4337Classical music quartet. Admission charged. www.montgomerychambermusic.org

B.B. KingFebruary 19, 8:00 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100 His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth, yet BB King continues to wear his crown well. At age 76, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on BB other than to make him more popular, more cherished and more relevant than ever. BB King is alive as the music he plays and a grateful world can’t get enough of him.

Black Jacket Symphony Presents U2’s “The Joshua Tree”February 24, 8:00 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100 The Black Jacket Symphony returns on Friday, February 24th to perform U2’s “The Joshua Tree”. Performed sound for sound, note for note, this classic U2 album will come to live on the MPAC stage with stunning visuals

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Datebookto complement the performance. It’s the album that Rolling Stone says took U2 “from heroes to superstars.”

Alabama Women Making HistoryMarch 1-31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-4500Celebrate Women’s History month as Old Alabama Town focuses on today’s women history makers. Guided tours available by reservation to groups of 10 or more. Admission charged. www.oldalabamatown.com

Alabama Dance TheatresMarch 2-4

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100 The Alabama Dance Theatre presents “Spring Concert.” The performances will feature an array of classical and contemporary works to celebrate Alabama Dance Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season. Admission charged. www.alabamadancetheatre.org

18th Annual Fitzgerald Museum Gala, March 3, 7 - 10 p.m.

F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum, 919 Felder Ave. 334-264-4222

The 18th Annual Gala and Auction is a fundraiser for the world’s only museum dedicated to America’s illustrious literary couple, Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre. A 1920’s-styled flapper party (costumes encouraged) provides attendees with a true Jazz Age experience complete with live period music, 20s cocktails, supper provided by King’s Table Catering, costume prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 individually and $60 per couple.

Vince GillMarch 3, 8 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100

The singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has recorded more than 17 studio albums, sold more than 26 million copies and won 20 Grammys and 18 CMA Awards. The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year is the only man to ever win five consecutive CMA Male Vocalist of the Year awards and the only songwriter to win Song of the Year four times.

MAX Capital City ClassicMarch 6, 7:05 p.m.

Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St.334-323-0362The Rivalry Continues...Auburn and Alabama compete in a baseball game with a football game atmosphere in Downtown Montgomery. Admission charged. www.maxcapitalcityclassic.com

Jasmine Hill Gardens & Outdoor Museum Opens, March 9

Jasmine Hill Gardens, 3001 Jasmine Hill Garden Rd., Wetumpka334-567-6463Jasmine Hill Gardens consists of 20 acres which burst forth with flowers in spring. Follow winding stone paths to enjoy statuary, fountains and Greek temple reproductions. Japanese cherries, bulbs and many flowering shrubs are in bloom when Jasmine Hill opens for its annual season. Check for times at www.jasminehill.org. Admission charged.

Jewish Food FestivalMarch 11, 9 a.m. - 3p.m.

Montgomery’s Temple Beth Or 2246 Narrow Lane Rd. 334 262-3314Annual Jewish Food Festival and Treasure Market where scrumptious and “exotic” culinary treats such as rugelach and challah are for sale. Other menu items include brisket (slow-cooked beef), potato latkes (pancakes) and stuffed cabbage, not to mention Carnegie Deli cheesecake straight from the Big Apple. templebethor.net/calendar/events

ArchiTreats: Food for Thought: Hank Hung the Moon...And Warmed Our Cold, Cold HeartsMarch 15, 12 - 1 p.m.

Alabama Department of Archives and History 334-353-4726Program presented by Rheta Grimsley Johnson as part of ArchiTreats Third Thursday lecture series. www.archives.alabama.gov Free.

River Region Walk MSMarch 24, 7-10:30 a.m.

Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St.205-879-8546River Region Walk MS will offer a one mile and three mile route option for all participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk begins promptly at 9 a.m. After the walk, the celebration continues with refreshments, announcements, awards, and entertainment. Prizes awarded for best team T-Shirt, top rookie team and overall team spirit!www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/alc/fundraising-events/walk-ms/in. Free.

Broadway at the MPAC presents BowfireMarch 24, 7:30 pm

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100 BOWFIRE is the total string

experience. An ensemble of world-renowned musicians takes audiences on a journey that moves seamlessly from Jazz to Classical to Bluegrass to Celtic to Rock to World music. BOWFIRE is a fully staged theatrical event, earning standing ovations and repeat bookings worldwide.

Modigliani QuartetMarch 29, 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts 1 Museum Dr. 334-240-4337

Broaden your horizons watching this outstanding French chamber music group. This concert tour kicks

off in Paris, Brussels and Vienna, and makes only 8 stops in the US before heading back to Europe. www.montgomerychambermusic.org. Admission charged.

Festival of Alabama Fiber ArtsMarch 30-31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-4500Statewide fiber arts exhibit, workshops, demonstrations and fiber market. Materials and equipment, plus finished items by fiber artists and craftspeople on display and available for purchase. Free. www.safeguild.wikidot.com

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!March 31, 9 - 10 a.m. & April 7, 9 - 10 a.m.

Artistic Expressions, 2481 Pinnacle Way, High Point Shopping Center, Prattville 334-285-7878

Come join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Sign up quickly to register for this event! $20 per child is due at registration. It includes breakfast for the child of juice, milk, muffins, doughnuts, ect. It also includes a jumbo Easter Egg for them to paint and all the pictures you can take! Our custom artist will put name and year on all the Easter Eggs!

Cookies with the Easter BunnyApril 1, 4:30 p.m.

Artistic Expressions, 2481 Pinnacle Way, High Point Shopping Center, Prattville 334-285-7878 Come join us for Cookies with the Easter Bunny. You must sign up and register for this event! The fee is $20 per child and is due at registration. It includes cookies, juice, and milk. It also includes an Easter Egg for them to paint and all the pictures you can take! Our custom artist will put name and year on all the Easter Eggs!

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130 Commerce StreetDowntown Montgomery in Alley Station334-495-SaZa (7292) www.sazapizza.com