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M O N T G O M E RY — Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded an $87,230 grant to continue the operations of the state’s mobile career center, a vehicle that travels across the state to serve residents who

are out of work. The grant to Southern Union State Community College will provide staff to drive and set up the mobile career center as necessary at sites of natural disasters, mass employee lay-offs, plant closings, job fairs and other events. “The mobile career center allows us to bring immediate on-site assistance to Alabam-ians who have been laid-off,” Governor Rob-ert Bentley said. “Alabama has a strong work force, and this center helps workers with train-ing to find new employment.” Professional staff from area career cen-ters travel with the bus to ensure workers have access to all the assistance available at Alabama Career Centers. The vehicle houses a comput-er lab with Internet access that can be used for job-search activities or as a mobile computer lab for training up to 12 people at a time. The Alabama Department of Econom-ic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Labor. ADECA manages a wide array of programs that support law enforcement and traffic safety, workforce development, en-ergy conservation, water resource management, economic development and recreation. Bentley notified Glenda Colagross, Southern Union interim president, that the grant had been approved.

Bentley Awards Grant for Mobile

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(StatePoint) In to-day’s economy, a full-time job is no guarantee that a second income won’t be necessary to live a comfortable life-style or save for the fu-ture.

If you’re inter-ested in earning extra

revenue, drawing upon your skills from your primary career can be a lucrative and fulfilling path. It’s all about using your experiences and abilities to jumpstart new ways to earn extra money.

Robert Whitlow knows this principle well. A practicing tri-al lawyer for nearly 35 years, Whitlow now writes best-selling legal thrillers and is a pioneer of the Southern legal thriller. His new novel, “The Confession,” explores the moral battle a district attorney faces when he reopens a cold case.

“My involvement in thousands of trials and depositions over many years informs my writing and has lent my words authenticity,” he says.

With that in mind, Whitlow recommends the following tips to those interested in pursuing a second or entirely new career path:

• Seek out experts: Talk to those who have made a similar switch and ask for their advice. They may have surprising wisdom to impart.

• Just finish: Make the leap and complete your first project. For example, aspiring authors know that a finished product can be a great motivator to keep working harder. “When you type ‘the end’ you’ll be amazed by what you’ve done and you’ll know whether or not it’s something you want to keep on doing.”

• Do your research: Anything you do in life should be done with excellence, so develop knowledge and expertise on the second job or career you’re considering.

• Seek support: Surround yourself with people who are positive and believe in your success.

• Work with purpose: Find meaning in your work and you’ll be inspired. And if your work has meaning to others, so much the better.

• Don’t take yourself too seriously: While discipline is a key element for success in almost any career, a relaxed attitude can encour-age creativity and help you remain stress-free in the face of competing demands.

• Take care of yourself: Many wonder how they will find the time to pursue a second career. Dedicating time each day to pursuing your passion is key, but don’t forego the basics or you’re bound to regret it. Eat well; exercise; get enough sleep; don’t isolate yourself -- friends and family will support you and celebrate your accomplish-ments.

If you’re reluctant about taking the plunge, remember it’s never too late to get started on a new or second career.

“I didn’t start writing fiction until I was 42,” says Whitlow.

For more information about Whitlow’s novels, including his latest, “The Confession,” visit www.RobertWhitlow.com.

Don’t take a stab in the dark. Your current skills, experience and know-how can make a great springboard for a successful second career.

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(StatePoint) Kidney disease is on the rise, according to government statistics. Even if you haven’t been diagnosed, getting informed about it is important, as more than 26 million Americans likely have kidney disease and over 430,000 Americans are currently receiving di-alysis treatment for kidney failure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Now is a great time to get the facts. Ask Your Doctor Those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) don’t exhibit symptoms until the dis-ease is advanced, according to the National Kidney Foundation. As a result, you could have the disease long before you’re aware. Left un-treated, it can lead to other serious health com-plications. While standard annual physicals don’t include tests that detect kidney disease, you can be proactive and ask your doctor to test you. Age, obesity, high blood pressure and ethnicity can all play a role in your risk of developing the disease. Talk to your physician about what diagnostics are right for you. Treatment Options When CKD progresses to the point of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), dialysis therapy or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain life. Whereas traditionally patients with ESRD visit a dialysis center three times a week for treatments lasting about four hours, a new movement to improve renal care is giving pa-tients access to home hemodialysis. Home hemodialysis is a different way of doing hemodialysis. When prescribed by their doctor, trained patients and their care partners are able to perform their dialysis treatments on their own schedule in their home or while trav-eling. Additionally, home hemodialysis can be done more frequently, which is closer to how healthy kidneys work. Many patients re-port – and various studies have confirmed –that compared to three-times-weekly in-center he-modialysis, more frequent home hemodialysis may offer the following health and quality of life benefits: lower risk of death, better blood pressure control with fewer medications, less stress on the heart, quicker recover, more ener-gy, and improved appetite. Given the flexibility and health benefits of more frequent home hemodialysis, many pa-tients are regaining their lifestyles.

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Portable, home hemodialysis is giving patients like Henning Sondergaard independence.

He wrestled a bear, narrowly avoided being lynched by the Ku Klux Klan, was pronounced dead and taken to the morgue, became an ordained preacher, and even got mugged in Los Angeles while trying to see actress Morgan Fairchild - or so the story goes.

Charles ‘Chess’ McCartney was his name but most people knew him only as ‘The Goat Man.’ If you traveled this

country from one corner to another, you might be surprised how many people say they remember or have heard of the Goat Man. Or you might not be surprised... did you ever see the Goat Man?

Could one man, traveling on foot with a herd of goats and a two-ton wagon, possibly have visited every one of the lower 48 states and even Canada and Alaska? Legend has it that Mr. Chess McCartney, the Goat Man, did exactly that.

McCartney was born in Iowa, in about 1901. At the age of 14 he ran away from his farm and settled in New York, where he married a Spanish knife thrower ten years his senior. He served as her target for a couple of years, then returned to farming in Iowa. When his farm failed at the beginning of the depression he went to work for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), cutting trees.

After a falling tree shattered his left side, he was pronounced dead, only to awaken on a shocked undertaker’s table. After recovering from this ordeal, he sold his goat-weary wife to a neighboring farmer for $1,000 and took his goats on the road.

From 1930 to 1987, legend has it, Mr. McCartney walked more than 100,000 miles and preached the Gospel in 49 of this nation’s 50 states. According to legend, he retired from traveling with his goats in the late 1960’s after he was beaten and robbed one night near Chattanooga, Tennessee. When he awoke from the assault, he found eight of his goats dead.

I first heard about the “Goat Man” when I was just a little boy living here in Alabama. My folks talked about how he would go up and down the highway with his wagon and goats. Sometimes he would stop and rest for a few days and the lo-cals would give him food and drink. Sooner or later he would move on and it might be a couple of years before he came back through. I’ve been told that he actually settled down for a spell in Central Alabama, but, as the seasons changed, the Goat Man would eventually hit the road again.

Chess McCartney died at the Eastview Nursing Home in Macon, Georgia in 1998 at the estimated age of 97. He claimed to have had three wives, four sons and a daughter.

Let us know if you remember the Goat Man. Mail to us at PO Box 1161, Guntersville, AL 35976 or email [email protected].

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(StatePoint) With today’s engaging technology, it can be hard to get kids off the couch and outside. But no matter what your child’s interests are, outdoor time is important.

Here are some ways to inspire kids to get outside without sacrificing their technology:

Tablets Taking your entire library with you to the park for story time may not have been possible when you were a kid, but these days, the answer is at your fingertips. Tablets designed just for kids, like VTech’s InnoTab, offer tough and rugged designs, with features that lend themselves to exploring the great outdoors, through a camera or video recorder for on-the-go creativity or just relaxing outside with an e-book. Hours of reading pleasure can easily become outdoor entertainment that takes kids on a myriad of literary adventures!

Wearable Gadgets Cool, outdoor-friendly gadgets can inspire tech-loving kids to leave their computers behind for some outdoor fun. Wearable technology in particular is a growing and affordable trend.

The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch, for example, is a

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Montgomery, Ala. -With school starting in school systems throughout Alabama, motorists are cau-tioned to be especially careful as they travel along Alabama’s streets and roads as school buses will again be on the road loading and unloading stu-dents across the state. According to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Pupil Transportation Sec-tion, the most dangerous part of a school bus ride

is when the bus stops to load or unload students. All too often, students are placed in danger by careless or distracted motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus. In far too many instances, students are injured or killed as a result of these illegal passings. In the ALSDE’s most recent annual survey of illegal school bus passings conducted in April of 2013, 1713 motorists were recorded as illegally passing Alabama school buses in one day. Over an entire school year, this could result in over 308,000 illegal passings of school buses with each one endangering the life of students. The following rules are not only important as school starts, but should be adhered to year round. •On a two-lane road or street, motorists approaching a school bus from either direction must stop when the bus displays flashing red warning lights and extends the stop signal arm. •Vehicles may not pass until the flashing red lights and signals are turned off. •Drivers traveling in the same direction as the bus are always required to stop. •On a divided (separate roadways with median) highway of at least four lanes, drivers traveling in the opposite direction of the bus are not required to stop. However, they should proceed with all due caution. Always watching for children. •NEVER pass on the right side of a school bus where children enter or exit.

Parents should discuss school bus safety with their children. Here are some safety points for students who ride school buses:SCHOOL BUS SAFETYTips, 2014 Statistics and the Law •Arrive at the school bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. •Stay at least 10-15 feet away from the roadway while waiting on the bus and NO horseplay! •Wait until the bus stops and the driver signals that it is safe to load the bus or cross the street. •Respect the rights of others while riding the bus. Cooperate with the driver and remain in your seat.

According to Joe Lightsey, Director of Pupil Transportation, ALSDE, “The most dangerous part of a school bus ride is when the bus stops to load or unload students. We urge motorists to be particularly careful whenever they see a school bus stopping.” Lightsey continued, “Alabama’s children are our most precious resource. We owe it to them to make sure we do all we can to provide safe transportation to and from school.” Stiff penalties are also in effect for motorists identified as illegal-ly passing a stopped school bus. A driver who illegally passes a stopped school bus can expect a fine of no less than $150 and not exceeding $300. •If convicted twice for this violation, a fine from at least $300 up to $500 will be assessed. In addition, second offenders will have to complete at least 100 hours of community service and have their driving privileges revoked for 30 days. •On a third conviction, fines from $500 to $1,000 will be given, 200 hours of community services must be completed and the driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days. •Upon a fourth subsequent conviction, the driver will be charged with a Class C felony, punished by a minimum fine of $1,000, and driv-er’s license suspended for a period of one year.

For more information on school bus safety, visit the ALSDE Pu-pil Transportation website http://web.alsde.edu/home/Sections/Section-Info.aspx?SectionID=63.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A chaotic atmosphere taxes the patience of the Aries Lamb, who prefers to deal with a more or-derly environment. Best advice: Stay out of the situation until things settle.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Tension runs high in both personal and workplace rela-tionships. This can make it difficult to get your message across. Best to wait until you have a more receptive audience.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good time to take a break from your busy sched-ule to plan for some well-deserved socializ-ing. You could get news about an important personal matter by the week’s end.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An offer of help could come just when you seem to need it. But be careful about saying yes to any-thing that might have conditions attached that could cause problems down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Sometimes a workplace colleague can’t be charmed into supporting the Lion’s position. That’s when it’s time to shift tactics and overwhelm the doubter with the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You continue to earn respect for your efforts to help someone close to you stand up to a bul-ly. But be careful that in pushing this matter you don’t start to do some bullying yourself.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t ask others if they think you’re up to a new responsibility. Having faith in your own abilities is the key to dealing with a chal-lenge. P.S.: That “private” matter needs your attention.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to use that Scorpian cre-ativity to come up with something special that will help get your derailed career plans back on track and headed in the right direc-tion.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) While change is favored, it could be a good idea to carefully weigh the possible fallout as well as the benefits of any moves before you make them.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Goat continues to create a stir by following his or her own path. Just be sure you keep your focus straight and avoid any distractions that could cause you to make a misstep.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague’s demands seem out of line. But before reacting one way or another, talk things out and see how you might resolve the problem and avoid future misunder-standings.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A per-sonal matter appears to be making more demands on your time than you feel you’re ready to give. See if some compromise can be reached before things get too dicey.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re able to com-municate feelings better than most people. Have you considered a career in the pulpit or in politics?

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Summer MexicanPasta Salad

CampfireBreakfast Sandwich

Recipe by Natural Chef Michelle“Make an egg breakfast sandwich over the campfire with

your Hobo/Sandwich/Mountain Pie toaster.”

Ingredients•2 Tablespoons Butter •1 Egg

•2 Slices Bread•1 Slice Cheddar Cheese

Directions Place a Hobo Pie toaster in the hot coals of a campfire to preheat for a few minutes. Butter both slices of bread, then place one slice, butter-side down into the toaster. Crack the egg onto the bread, and break the yolk. Top with a slice of

cheese and the second slice of bread, butter-side up. Close the toaster and place into the coals of the fire. Cook for several minutes, turning frequently, until the bread has

browned nicely on both sides.

Brown-bagging it? Pack this in your lunchbox, and you’ll almost think you traveled to Mexico on your lunch break.

2 cups cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained1 cup unpeeled and diced fresh tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped red pepper

3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese1/2 cup fat-free Catalina Dressing2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon chili seasoning

1. In a large bowl, combine rotini pasta, tomato, green pepper, on-ion and Cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, combine Catalina dress-ing, mayonnaise, parsley flakes and chili seasoning. Add dressing mixture to pasta mixture.2. Toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 220 calories, 4g fat, 10g protein, 36g carb., 603mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable.


“Home dialysis has restored my free-dom to travel, visit friends and experience so many things I wasn’t able to do during my years of in-center dialysis,” says Henning Son-dergaard, a NxStage System One user. After learning about home dialysis, Henning began using NxStage System One which is currently the only portable hemodialysis system cleared for home use by the US Food and Drug Admin-istration. More information about the benefits and risks associated with home hemodialysis can be found at www.nxstage.com. Prevention While some risk factors are beyond one’s control, such as race, age and a family history of the disease, reducing your risk is pos-sible. Getting plenty of exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding smoking are a few ways to promote healthy kidney function. Being informed is also important. Talk to your relatives to learn if kidney disease runs in your family. Don’t let kidney disease go untreated. Take steps to learn more about renal health.

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Morning Brain

We’re morning people! Or at least we are when it comes to complet-ing challenging tasks. So says a Cana-dian study done by Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care and a research group af-filiated with the University of Toronto. This must have been a fun bit of research, pairing participants at opposite ends of the age spectrum: Young adults aged 19-30 were tested along with older adults aged 60-82 to see how memory works ... and when. Memory tests done two times during the day involved seeing and re-membering pictures and word combi-nations, along with distractions on the computer screen. MRI tests were used at the same time to see what parts of the brain were active and to see if they cor-relate with the other results. Here’s what researchers found out: During the afternoon, seniors were 10 percent more likely to be dis-tracted by the extra screen information and weren’t completely engaged on the cognitive tasks. Researchers called it “idling,” when the senior brains went into resting mode and weren’t focused. Fast-forward the clock to morn-ing, and seniors did much better at ig-noring the distractions, on par with the younger participants, and focusing on cognitive tasks. The MRIs showed this to be so, with other areas of the brain activated. Here are just a few things that might be easier to accomplish in the morning:•Balance checkbook•Brain puzzles•Driving test•Creating a shopping list for a new rec-ipe•Learning a musical instrument•Reading•Planning an event or trip One of the researchers noted that this morning brain challenge needs to be considered when seniors are being test-ed. Tests at other times of the day might not be truly accurate.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader ques-tions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to [email protected].


(StatePoint) One out of every three adults over 65 years old falls each year, accord-ing to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention. And for older adults with dementia, the risk of falling is three times higher than those with no cognitive impairment, according to the AARP Bulletin. However, research supports the notion that many of the physiological changes relat-ed to aging -- such as loss of balance -- can be prevented or postponed with regular exercise. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that many senior living communities are making compre-hensive health and wellness programs available to their residents. “We’re seeing residents increase their mobility, endurance and balance, and improve their range of motion and fitness levels,” says Katie Westberg, national director of Life En-richment at The Goodman Group, a company that has developed a new fitness program for its senior living and health care communities. Additionally, Westberg cites that partic-ipants feel better and are having fun, showing quick results to their overall well-being, “Many of the residents involved in our FIT Functional Fitness program start seeing long-lasting and significant strength training benefits within an eight to 16 week period.” The experts behind the FIT Functional

For Older Adults, Regular ExerciseMay Stem Aging Effects

Fitness program, a new, national, personalized functional fitness program developed by The Goodman Group in partnership with a physical therapist and board certified geriatric specialist, are offering some tips for older adults looking to improve their well-being and restore their vigor. • Engage in exercises that can improve your core strength, balance and cardiovascular health. If you live in a senior living community, inquire about on-site programs. Additionally, many community centers and health clubs con-duct exercise classes designed specifically for senior health. • Invest in a stationary bike. It’s easy to incorporate this activity into your day while watching TV, listening to music or talking to your family, and pedaling lowers blood pres-sure, according to AARP. • Consult your physician before getting started. Your exercise routine should take into account your current health level and function-ality as well as your physical needs. • Food and health are directly correlat-ed, so pair your exercise with healthy eating. The FIT Functional Fitness program at The Goodman Group, for example, incorporates local, organic, seasonal produce as well as lean protein alternatives and plant strong ingredi-ents in their menu options. • Stick to it. Results may come quickly, but a long-term health benefit requires commit-ment. For more information about senior fit-ness and health programs, visit www.TheGood-manGroup.com. While you can’t stop time, research shows that with exercise, you may feel better, longer.


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I am a 6 year old Schnoodle (Schnau-zer/Poodle mix). I am very smart. I knock on the door when I want to come in, love to ride in the car and I lay in my bed when I’m told. I love my family and yelp at them when they leave.

Would you like to seeyour pet featured in the

Nifty Pickle?Jot down some information about your pet (name, personality, some-thing funny, tricks it can do, etc.) and send it along with a photo to Nif-ty Pickle Pet Pix, PO Box 1161 Guntersville, Alabama 35976, email to [email protected] or bring it by the office at 7032 US Hwy 431 in Albertville (next to Merle Norman).

These Answers are for the Super Crossword puzzle that was in the Nifty Pickle last week. We will do the Super Crossword

puzzle at least once a month.

fun, durable, kid-tough watch that features a camera, video recorder, onboard games, a wacky voice changer and a re-chargeable battery.

Its timer and stopwatch could easily inspire a relay race and its camera will make a budding detective of any child. The Smartwatch is also great for capturing a digital photo scrap-book of kids’ outdoor adventures and sharing with friends and family. More information can be found at vtechkids.com/kidizoomsmartwatch.

Outdoor Movie Screening For kids who are movie buffs, prying their eyes away from the screen can be a formidable task. So why not take the screening outdoors?

Bask in the glow of fireflies while screening a family favorite. All you’ll need is a small projector. Borrow one from a friend if you don’t have one. Hang a sheet as a makeshift screen against the side of the house. Invite the neighbors and make it a party. And since kids aren’t confined to movie the-ater rules and restrictions, encourage them to act out scenes or sing along for even more fun interaction.

These days, technology is making it easier than ever to get kids outside and experience the world around them.


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ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL, CONSULTING, BOOKKEEP-ING and Much More. Call James at WLC ACCOUNTING 256-673-8190. 7032 US Hwy 431 in Albert-ville... 3 Doors Down from The Nifty Pickle Variety Store.

ALABAMA CRAFT SHOW Selling Year Around Crafts hand-made by local artists. Custom or-ders welcome. Piper Station, Boaz. 256-996-4945.

BRIGITTE’S CHILDREN’S CLOTHING 403 Martling Road, Albertville. 256-744-8404 or 256-506-5853. Family owned business Specializing in Boys and Girls Clothing Sizes Newborn to 14.

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PINK PANTHER SALON 208 East Main Street, Albertville. Avon Sold Here. 256-878-7900

Q SLOW SMOKED BBQ 106 South Main Street in Old Down-town Boaz. If you love BBQ, then you will love REAL Q-slow-smoked with natural hardwoods. 256-281-9699. See our ad and cou-pon in this issue.

NIFTY PICKLE VARIETY STORE 7020 US Hwy 431 in Al-bertville, 2 doors down from Ace Hardware. Merchandise Added Daily. We Buy, Sell and Trade. 256-673-8190

TRADEBANK The Smarter Way To Barter®.Save Cash on Business and Personal Expenses. See our Ad in this issue or call JW at 256-673-8190.

DUNE BUGGY. Needs to be completed. Big Boy Frame, Brand New Tires, New Seats, New Gas Tank and much more. $3000 obo. Call James at 256-673-8190.

OUTSIDE SALES Representa-tive, Graphics Designer, Editori-al Specialist. Mail Your Resume and Salary Requirements to Nifty Pickle, 7032 US Hwy 431, Albert-ville, AL 35950.

CLASSIFIEDS: $5 each week for 30 words or less. 10¢ each ad-ditional word. Mail your ad and payment to Nifty Pickle, 7032 US Hwy 431, Albertville, AL 35950 or you can come by the office located at that address. The deadline is ev-ery Monday at Noon.

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