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SERVING THE VALLEY www.thevalleystar.net Three plus years and still going eanBeans Boutique opened in April 2015. Owner BSabrina Hodges (Bean Bean as her niece’s and nephew’s call her) pictured separate, is a Dental hygienist/ assistant and never dreamed she would be opening her own business selling trendy Ladies apparel. Three and a half years later BeanBeans has been voted Peoples Choice 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and Best Womens clothing 2018. BeanBeans has THE BEST customers!! It’s been an amazing venture but one she cannot take credit for. Had it not been for David Hodges, BeanBeans would have never happened. Sabrina also credits her employees for her successful business. Pictured are Anissa Green, left and Cammie McCaig, right. Anissa, a retired school teacher, has worked for her on and off since the store’s opening. She has been a huge asset and everyone loves her. There are a lot of customers who think she’s owner and BeanBean says she is ok with that. Cammie, also a retired school Anissa Green and Cammie McCaig teacher, joined them about trendy and affordable Boutique September this year and has fit Apparel and Accessories, come right in. She’s a natural. see us at 201 Hwy 31S in Athens BeanBeans says hiring Cammie (between Pizza Hut and Rooster’s). has allowed her to spend more Our hours are M-F 10-6, S 10-4. time with her sweet granddaughter We carry sizes Small to 3X. We Alaina. These two ladies are the have a monthly drawing for a $30 key!! Upbeat, energetic, depen- Gift Card. Bring this Ad and receive dable and fashionista are a few and extra 10% off you’re entire words that describe them best. purchase. (Expires11/20/18) Sabrina Hodges, owner of BeanBeans. If you are looking for the latest, Bradley Walker wins ‘Dove’ Award imestone County’s Bradley for three years. He was the first Walker, a worker at the ever and the only one to have that LBrowns Ferry Nuclear Power honor for three consecutive years, Plant, recently won his first Dove first in 1989. Award for best bluegrass/country/ I remember him very well. roots album of the year. I loved to watch “Mornin’ Folks” Walker’s album, “Blessed: Hymns with Grady Reeves, that is the first and Songs of Faith” features some time I remember seeing Bradley of the 40-year-old baritone’s favorite on television. His first song to hymns, including “Amazing Grace,” appear on Mornin’ Folks was “Old Rugged Cross,” “Victory in “Elvira,” made famous by the Oak Jesus” and “I’ll Fly Away.” Ridge Boys. Gospel Music Association’s Dove Association’s Male Vocalist of the performed by Walker and I thought it was the coolest thing Awards is compared to country Year in 2007, the country- produced by Feek, hit the airwaves hearing such an amazing voice at music’s Grammys for Christian bluegrass singer returned to in September 2016 and debuted that young of an age. Bradley was and gospel performers. performing at the request of his at No. 9 on the country charts. a hit and became a regular on the Born with muscular dystrophy, a close friend, the late Joey Feek. “Growing up singing these songs in show. genetic disorder that weakens the One-half of the popular husband church, you don’t think you are continued on page 16 muscles, Walker never let the and wife Grammy Award-winning going to receive an award one wheelchair he has been confined duo Joey+Rory, the 40-year-old day,” Walker told the Decatur to since childhood define him. Feek, who died from cervical Daily. “It’s just hard to believe.” THE VALLEY cancer in March 2016, asked for He made his singing debut at the The Valley Star’s Anthony Bates Walker to sing at her funeral. STAR age of four performing “Elvira” for did an in-depth interview with Athens Bible School’s Musical Bill Gaither of Gaither Music Group Publisher/Editor in Chief Walker a few years back. In honor Sonny Turner Explosion. He became a regular on attended the funeral and heard of his latest award, we are [email protected] the Jerry Lewis Telethon of the Walker’s version of “Leave it reprinting that interview below. 256-431-5498 Muscular Dystrophy Association, There.” A week later, Walker Co-Publisher/Photography By Anthony Bates Danny Johnson | [email protected] appeared on “Nashville Now” with received a call from Joey Feek’s The Star’s Valley Rover Copy Editor the Oak Ridge Boys, sang lead for husband Rory Feek. The Gaithers, Debra Johnson | [email protected] the Trinity Mountain Boys and Feek said, were interested in doing hances are if you were born Owner performed on the Grand Ole Opry. a project with Walker. after 1970, you will not Chris Shindorf remember Bradley Walker. Advertising staff: Nine years after being named the “Call Me Old-Fashioned,” a C Sonny Turner | 256-431-5498, He was the poster child for the MD Danny Johnson | [email protected] International Bluegrass Music compilation of inspirational songs Telethon on local TV’s Channel 19 Kathy Thornton | 256-777-1425

Page 2 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 SCHOOL BELLS by Debra Johnson AIS 5th graders enjoy trip to Gulf

Submitted by Michelle Smith about the salt water marsh by he Dauphin Island Sea Lab dragging seine nets, sieving mud, field trip has become an an- and scooping up marine animals Tnual event for 5th graders at to identify and discuss the Athens Intermediate School. species that live in that environ- About 100 students and chaper- ment. ones went to Dauphin Island ear- Students got into the ocean and lier this fall. The students measured wave frequency and participated in a variety of labs, the crest of the water. They also lectures and in-the-field experi- visited the Estuarium, rode on a ences. boat, cast a net and caught vari- The students examined and ous fish. The scientists taught touched a large variety of pre- them about the different species, served specimens in the lab room the food chain, and the habitat of and pairs of students dissected the marine animals. squid. The students learned

November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 3 12th Annual Storytelling Festival thens recently held the visitors to our town. Online ticket which is good for the economy in Tuesday and Wednesday before 12th annual Storytelling sales revealed that we had travel- this area. Good crowds attended the weekend event. Three old AFestival, which has become ers from at least 12 different the event all weekend with area time favorite storytellers were on one of the favorite attractions for states to come to the festival, school children attending on the roster with two newcomers.

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November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 5 Golden Eagles going to the playoffs he Athens Golden Eagles are Logan Smothers, Division 1 candi- also plays on the defensive side of Athens will be in their new school making improvements each date, has led the Eagles this year the ball making big plays as a in the near future, and students Tyear under head coach Cody as quarterback. Logan has great cover corner. will have the best facilities Gross and staff. The Eagles went speed and the ability to pass down The Golden Eagles have great for learning ever offered to our stu- 8 and 2 in regular season qualify- field. Jaelen Cates and Lakeidron boosters, and the Athens program dents. A solid education and ing the team to play Homewood in Borkin has carried the pig skin is making a come back from past sports program will prepare our the first round of the Alabama 6A down the field for the running at- years and good things are to students for whatever the chal- play-offs. This is the 3rd year Gross tack. Cesar Sanchez has done the come. Coach Gross is a player’s lenges the future throws at them. has been the head coach of the kicking duties and made some key coach who sees to the needs of Thanks to the teachers, coaches, Golden Eagles. The excitement field goals that contributed to the players. Players come out and and leaders of the Athens School has been contagious to the com- wins. The offensive line is an- enjoy the game of football. Foot- System that work each day to edu- munity and fans. The team excite- chored down by 340-pound offen- ball takes a lot of hard work and cate our children to the best of ment last Friday night from the sive lineman, Caden Shoulders. sacrifice. The late Bear Bryant is their ability. Having success as a players as they defeated the 7A Leading the defensive side of the quoted, “The price of success is young person as they mature Austin Black Bears reminded me ball is Ethan Rinke. Jaelen Cates often high, but so are the re- helps define who they are and how of the good times and excitement wards.” when Steve Rivers had winning content they are about life. seasons. Today’s competition is much better than the old days. Players are big- ger and faster and formations much more complicated. Nutrition is a valuable part of the player de- velopment in seeing to it all team players get what calories they need to develop to the maximum. Phil Cross, head trainer, cares for our injured players with utmost care. Volunteer equipment manger, Bill Zachary, sees to it the equip- ment and fluids are there for the players. Running back, Jaelen Cates.

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Page 6 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 by Flo Doughty Preston Builders Hope for the holidays ring your funny bone to the puppet show. The joy that fourth annual Preston overtook them became BBuilders Hope for the contagious and inspired me. I Holidays childhood cancer dinner didn’t make the choice to go into featuring award-winning this business…the choice was ventriloquist Mark Thompson. made for me. I just followed my Tickets are on sale now as are calling.” tabletop sponsorships for your business or organization. Enjoy this holiday tradition with friends, family, or co-workers, and look out for The Grinch as he will be lurking around during dinner. Hosted by Eli’s Block Party Childhood Cancer Foundation, the dinner offers tables of eight or six seats are as well as individual seating. Thompson’s show is family friendly as he uses his incredible gifts of ventrilo- quism, song and comedic puppetry to entertain all ages. With the help of his endearing Throughout the years, Thompson puppet friends, Red, Kirby and has received thousands of Crackers and his unique invitations and performed over approach to audience 3,000 live shows including over participation, Thompson creates 60 times on television. The a vibrant show that is robust with popularity of the act comes from music and laughter. His special his ability to captivate and ability to entertain in a entertain all age groups whether wholesome light makes for the of the same ago or various ages perfect evening. together. The show is not only “I have always been inspired by entertaining and hilarious, but the great need for clean adult also educational and inspirational. bringing Mark to our community Tickets and sponsorships are on and family entertainment,” is exactly the direction we have sale online at . The foundation Thompson said. As a very young “We are thrilled to have Mark as envisioned it growing.” raises money for pediatric brain man, I developed the skill and our featured entertainment this Dinner guests will enjoy a holiday cancer research and puts the talent of ventriloquism and year,” said Kristie Williams, Eli’s funds directly in the hand that comedy while performing shows Block Party director. “The dinner buffet-style meal catered by Suzanne’s Bakery, and live dinner holds the microscope. Dr. Ted around town in Southern is really growing and becoming a Johnson’s innovative California. It all began when I was holiday tradition for families, and entertainment by harpist Steven Miller. Guests may visit with The immunotherapy work at 6 years old. I pulled my puppets some companies use it as their Children’s of Georgia is the around the neighborhood in a employee holiday dinner. We Grinch from SantaLand in Rogersville, Alabama, and be recipient of this year’s little red wagon asking people believe there is nothing like it in fundraising. house to house if they wanted a Athens for this time of year, and ready to bid on a holiday cake auction.

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November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 7 OUTDOORS with Danny Johnson Fall scouting for bucks By Danny Johnson herd. The alpha buck will try to he cool nights that happen fend off newcomers, but they due to less sunlight in Octo- have little luck getting rid of a Tber will get the bucks out of love struck buck. their bachelor groups. Bucks will A watering hole is just as impor- separate from the pack and begin tant as a food source for all deer. to stake out their territory. I re- The warmer the weather, the cently was scouting a white oak more the water is in demand. flat for acorns. I was walking Having an undisturbed area along an old logging road and where bucks can bed and feel saw two scrapes in the dirt where safe is a must on hunting prop- a buck had started to lay down a erty. Bucks like to bed on high scrape line marking his space. spots with a lot of undergrowth. Also there were several saplings The escape route allows the buck rubbed by a buck along the road. to clear out if a hunter pressures The activity of the bucks in- the animal. creases daily till the full rut kicks A hunter needs to get on their in, usually after Thanksgiving. I deer stand an hour before day- have found the first week in light and walk in as quietly as December primetime for catching possible and avoid stepping on bucks cruising for does. dry branches and leaves. Always Acorns will be the primary food consider the wind direction when source for deer in the early sea- choosing a deer stand. Never son and as the acorns are de- hunt with the wind blowing your pleted, green fields will be food scent into the bedding area. The sources for the later part of the three things to always try to season. The does bed down and avoid: noise, excessive move- stay close to the green fields ment, and human smell. feeding on them several times a day. I see does on deer plots at 12pm to 1pm. As long as there is little pressure on the doe, they won’t venture far from the feed- Big rub shows a buck is using the area. ing source. Always remember Follow all game laws and wear ments before transporting them. where there is a doe the bucks your hunter orange for safety’s If you hunt out of state, follow the are nearby. sake. Alabama requires all deer new rules or face a stiff fine. Con- Many hunters depend on game harvested to be logged on hunt- tact Alabama Fish and Game for cameras to get a snapshot of the ing license or regulation sheet. A a clarification of the new rule. deer that inhabit their hunting confirmation number must be ob- CWD is a dreadful disease that property. Cameras are a good tained within 48 hours of the har- can wipe out complete deer tool to see the deer that travel vest and recorded on your herds. All hunters have the re- through, but don’t be fooled by document sheet or license. sponsibility to help protect our thinking you get a photo of every With the threat of CWD being re- deer and report sick or unusual deer. When the bucks start chas- ported in the Southeast, har- acting deer they may encounter. ing does, they may come from 5 vested deer from out of state miles or more to visit your doe hunts must meet special require-

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Page 8 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 by Rebekah Davis YEARS AGO IN LIMESTONE COUNTY Limestone County Archivist Historic Trade Days recreated at Athens Bicentennial Bash Nov. 17

Identified businesses in this photo are, from left: Hendricks Corner, Gilbert Drug Co., Jaffe Bros., C.O. Johnston’s Hardware Store, L. L. Rogers’ store; The Leader, Joe Steinberg, Martin-Richardson-Malone, Farmers & Merchants Bank, W.T. McDaniel building, Johnson-Rawls-Cain, and Edmundson’s Grocery. A Nashville photographer took the panorama photograph of the crowd that day. n Nov. 17, the City of why were all those people piled her ticket. Her sons and drawing to compete in an Athens Athens will celebrate its into Athens? Well, here’s what we nephew had pooled their Trivia Contest. And like nearly a O200th birthday a couple of know: money to buy her husband a century ago, the contest winner days early with the Athens Bicen- • The first special Trade Day new suit of clothes for when gets the keys to a car – this time tennial Bash, a great big party on event was Dec. 27, 1922, and he boarded a train, bound for a Kia Rio donated by Dealers the Square. the event went so well that a new job, so they all got a Auto Auction – and a Events will include: they did it again, on Dec. 23, ticket. One son gave his ticket photographer will be on hand to to his mama. once again snap an iconic photo • Beard and Bonnet Contest 1924. of the celebrating crowd in – sponsored by the Friends of • There’s a reason so many This year, you can donate $5 a downtown Athens. the Archives, who will award a people crowded on the square ticket or $10 for three to Athens crisp $100 bill each to the that day: They were hoping to Main Street to be eligible for a male with the best beard and win a car, and you had to be the female with the best bon- present to win. net or hat. Start growing and • You didn’t have to buy a raf- sewing! fle ticket, you got one for • Art as Our Narrative – bi- free… IF you spent money in a centennial-themed art exhibit participating merchant’s at High Cotton Arts. store. And obviously, everyone • Christmas Open House – spent their money on… shops open and decorated … hats. A status symbol of the with a historical flair this year. time, a new hat showed that you had made your crop and • Live music had made your money for the • Commemorative shopping year. So every fall, Herman totes and cupcakes Swanner’s store nearly sold But the perhaps biggest event of out of the thousands of hats them all during the Bicentennial he had stocked. Bash will be the re-creation of an • Winners of the cash draw- event nearly a century ago and of ings that day were LeRoy one of the most iconic historic Howard; $5; J. S. Owen and J. Limestone County photos: The M. Cannon, $10 each; Hinson Trade Days car giveaway. Grigsby, $15; and W. J. Hud- If you’ve been in the Limestone son, $25. The new car went to County Archives – or in Dobbs Mrs. Lakin Lambert, who lived Shoe Shop – then you have prob- in the Shoalford district in ably seen the photo of the throng today’s East Limestone. Ironi- of people massed on the east cally, Mrs. Lambert didn’t buy side of the Square and wondered, a hat or anything else to get To advertise in The Star call Sonny Turner | 256-431-5498 or Kathy Thornton | 256-777-1425

November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 9 Growth dwindling down in the garden By Debra Johnson As colder weather approaches, the plants’ growth period is dwin- dling. I have been so happy that our tomatoes put on a second growth, and we have had fresh tomatoes on into the late fall. However, I am watching for the freezing temperatures in the weather forecasts so I can pull off the remaining tomatoes instead A few heads of fall cabbage. of letting them freeze. I guess we can eat fried green with plenty of sweet potatoes to tomatoes if they have not all last until next year’s crop. We are ripened by then. We are pulling letting them cure in the barn for a up the cabbage that we planted while before eating them. and are enjoying the turnip We will soon bush-hog the re- greens, which should last for a mains of the plants in the garden while even in the cold tempera- and prepare soil and let it lay out tures. this winter. We will kick back this My grandboys are having fun find- winter and enjoy the garden veg- Checking to see if the cabbage is ready to pull. ing and digging up a few sweet etables that have been preserved potatoes that were uncovered either by canning or freezing. from the last rains. We ended up answer on page 20

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Page 10 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 DEB’S Delights by Debra Johnson Sweet Potato Pie have submitted this recipe be- fore, but with the Thanksgiving IHolidays approaching, I thought some people might like to try this recipe. I have made this pie, and it is delicious. Ingredients 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 unbaked pie shell 1 tsp vanilla flavoring 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until spices. Stir, then add sweet pota- until smooth. Pour into unbaked until center is firm. Serve warm creamy. Add milk. eggs, vanilla toes and beat together with mixer pie shell and bake for 1hour or or cool. Store in refrigerator. flavoring, salt and all of the

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November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 11 UNCLE BONDEE’S ADVENTURES by Uncle Bondee Fall Feast in the holler

was walking around in the just after daybreak was a prime squirrels for meat to highlight the was overpowering and the pie woods a couple of weeks ago in time to hunt. I preferred to squir- meal with the garden food. Squir- never had the opportunity to cool. Isearch of deer signs. I noticed a rel hunt after a fall rain while the rels were first pressure cooked, Living walking distance to your good crop of hickory nuts and leaves were wet. The wet leaves then fried to perfection. A baked kinfolks has many advantages, acorns had started to fall from allowed a hunter to slip through sweet potato and a chunk of like breaking bread together and the trees. The woods were alive the woods undetected. Walking in fresh hand churned butter was a talking about the events of the with gray squirrels gathering up dry leaves makes a lot of noise real treat. day has many dividends. The the nuts and storing them for alerting all the wildlife to scamper Greens were best cooked slow family raised or hunted down later in the year when food will be in another direction. with a piece of hog jowl meat to their food, and no one went to short. In the fall, we had fresh turnip season them. The final thing bed hungry. Papa said, “ They Taking a limit of squirrels in the greens and fall cabbage. We dug needed was a pone of corn told us back in the 30’s there fall was a thrill we looked forward our sweet potatoes in early Sep- bread. My favorite dessert was a was a depression going on across to when the leaves started to fall tember and stored the in the barn sweet potato pie. There is nothing the country. We had no idea what from the trees. A hunter could crib to cure out. Sweet potatoes any better than sweet potato pie a depression was. Living off the find 2 or 3 hickory nut trees, sit need a month or so to cure in a with a cinnamon topping. Cinna- land and not counting on anybody quietly and bag a mess of young warm dry place. The starches in mon was lightly dusted on the top to feed us was our way of life. We squirrels. I had a Winchester 74, the sweet potatoes turn to sugar of the pie. Sweet potato pies were quenched our thirst with well or 22 caliber rifle to harvest the making them sweet. Grandma set on the window ledge to cool. spring water and lived off the squirrels. Early in the morning would ask us to hunt some young The desirable aroma sometimes land.”

Page 12 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 13 The 1958 Olds 88 was unique he Oldsmobile 88, a unique and brightly colored heavy Tvehicle back in time, is rarely seen on the highway today but in the late 1950’s it was popular in Limestone County. For 1958, General Motors was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced Anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, , Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and . The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Roadmaster Riviera, Oldsmobile Holiday 88, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the all-new Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. The 1958 model is best known in power version of the 371 cubic-inch portable batteries. A revised Plymouth, while surpassing a now- Oldsmobile as the year of the Rocket V8 with two-barrel instrument panel was highlighted by floundering sister division Buick on “ChromeMobile” thanks to carburation. a new deep-dish steering wheel with the sales charts for the first time in tremendous splatterings of chrome Super 88 models were powered by “horn bars” replacing the long- many years. Oldsmobile was also trim on the body, particularly on the a four-barrel 300 horsepower standing horn ring still common way ahead of other middle-priced higher-priced Super 88 and Ninety- version of that engine as standard during that period. competitors such as sister division Eight models. The styling was equipment with a J-2 option Despite an economic recession that Pontiac, Mercury, Dodge and advertised by Olds as the “Mobile featuring three two-barrel carb- cut into new car sales industry wide, Chrysler, along with Ford Motor Look.” The Dynamic 88 debuted in uretors and 310 horsepower. A new and especially affected the Company’s all-new and ill-fated 1958 and lasted through 1966 option for 1958 was a “Trans- medium-priced car market that Olds Edsel, and Chrysler Corpor-ation’s positioned as the entry level model Portable” radio that could be competed in, Oldsmobile saw only a DeSoto - the latter two nameplates below the Super 88. This model removed from the instrument panel slight decline in sales for 1958 and of which would fade into oblivion featured a more economical Rocket through the glove compartment and even rose in industry standings to within the next three years. V8 than its more expensive used as a portable radio for fourth-place behind the “Low-Priced linemates – a de-tuned 265 horse- beaches, picnics, etc. thanks to Three” of Chevrolet, Ford and

Page 14 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 SEARCHING FOR TRUTH by Kevin Harrington, Marion Street Chuch of Christ Being Thankful his is the time of year when in the name of our Lord Jesus most people are getting Christ,” (Eph. 5:20), and “Oh give Tready for the holiday sea- thanks to the Lord, for he is good, son. Believe it or not, Christmas for his steadfast love endures for- decorations are already being ever!” (Psalm 107:1). When I read sold and Christmas music is al- these verses from the Bible, I ready playing on the radio. How- don’t get the impression that we ever, contrary to popular belief, are to only be thankful on there is a holiday in between Hal- Thanksgiving Day, but we are to loween and Christmas: be thankful every day. Paul tells Thanksgiving is one of my favorite the Thessalonians to give thanks holidays. It’s a time of year when in everything. He told the Eph- we can eat good food, watch esians to give thanks always and some football, and enjoy some for everything. much needed family time. How- You and I have been extremely ever, I do have one major prob- blessed by God. Even when it lem with Thanksgiving. Since seems like times are hard and we there is a national holiday for giv- are struggling through life, God ing thanks, most Americans save has blessed us richly. James tells Kevin Harrington all their thanksgiving for the us “Every good gift and every per- the food. He could find nothing You can be thankful you’re not a fourth Thursday in November. fect gift is from above, coming for which to be appreciative. His turkey.” Should this be the only day we down from the Father of lights daughter said, “Dad, isn’t there are mindful of our blessings? Is with whom there is no variation I hope we never lose sight of what anything you’re thankful for?” this the only day out of the year or shadow due to change” (James God has done for us. I hope we “Nothing,” was his tense reply. where we thank God for all the 1:17). Take a moment to think remember to be thankful every His little grandson, taking all this wonderful things He’s done? about where you are in your life. day of the year, not just on in, noticed the big bird in the cen- Thanksgiving. Tell God how thank- A form of the word “thanks” is Think about all your possessions ter of the table. “Grandpa, I know ful you are. And more importantly, found over 169 times in the and your education. Think about one thing you can be thankful for. show God how thankful you are. Bible. If something is talked your family and your friends. MarionStreet

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November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 15 Bradley Walker continued from page 2 “Naturally that led to a close Besides his love of music he is also my job at TVA pays my bills.” really enjoyed and miss very much,” relationship between Grady and I,” very passionate about Alabama “You have to be at the top of the he said. said Bradley. “I remember when Crimson Tide football. His entire music business to make a career out Bradley has one album out entitled, mom and I would be sitting around living room is proof of that. Due to his of it and make a living.” “Highway of Dreams,” and is the house I grew up in on Pepper talents involving music, he has been He says nothing in life is easy and if currently working on a second Road, and this big car would pull up fortunate to have met many big you don’t work for it, it is not worth release. He remembers the country in the yard, displaying Mornin’ Folks names in the music industry, having. music of yesterday - Hank Williams, on its side. Many times he would pop including the Oak Ridge Boys who Loretta Lynn, and the Conway Twitty “I’ve gotten to do what a lot of in just to check on me and say hello. made the song “Elvira” famous. back when country music was what singers out there would love to do, I loved Grady Reeves, and still to this Many of us remember the popular it was meant to be. “Country music sing at the Opry with some big day I miss him very much, and think country music show “Nashville today is way out in left field. I’ll names, nine times to be exact,” he of him often. He was one of the Now.” At 10 years old, Bradley was always be more of a traditional said. “Still to this day I get calls from sweetest, kindest, and most gentle invited to appear on the show and country singer, that’s where my songwriters in Nashville wanting me men that I ever met.” sing with the Oak Ridge Boys. heart is,” he said. to sing on a demo of one of their In 2002, Bradley was hired on at the But his ultimate goal is still ahead. latest songs. I am lucky for such a In 2011, an album was produced Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. There Bradley has many friends, in short drive to Nashville.” titled, “Mark Twain: Words & Music,” he met and became good friends particular, a bluegrass band called a story that is based around the life Bradley’s mother Sherl, stepfather with Roger King to whom Bradley IIIrd Tyme Out who had already and times of Mark Twain. Bradley is Jimmy Putman, and his dad Tom credits for helping him settle into the performed on many big stages. One featured on the album along with Walker, do a lot of traveling with their job he holds now as a material stage in particular, the Grand Ole country legends such as Vince Gill, son when time allows it. coordinator. Since then, Roger has Opry. They knew that it was a dream Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Joe Diffie, retired and they still remain close of Bradley’s so the band quickly “I would not be able to do what I Emmylou Harris, and Ricky Skaggs. friends. decided, to make his dream come have accomplished, without my The album also features Jimmy “I am blessed to have great co- true. The guys made the phone call family’s support,” he said. Buffet as the voice of Huck Finn, and workers and friends at TVA today. We and informed him “Welcome to the Each year in July, Bradley travels to legendary actor Clint Eastwood as are like one big family,” said Bradley. Big Stage”! Columbus, Ohio to perform a festival the voice of Twain. Two years later, Bradley built a new On May 31, 2002, he made his very benefit show for childhood cancer Anyone interested in buying home in the East Limestone area. first appearance at the Grand Ole research sponsored by St. Jude. Bradley’s CDs can do so by Opry. “I love my house, and I plan on being Walker also performed for years at visiting his website at here forever,” and with a smile he Bradley says today that he has to Athens Bible School’s Muscial www.bradleywalker.com says, “You never know, my passion is keep things in perspective. “I’ll Explosion. still there for music.” always love my music,” he says. “But “That is something to this day that I

Page 16 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET November 9, 2018 NASCAR Legend, guest of honor at Rogersville Chamber of Commerce agentBy Paula Phillips Jocko Maggiacomo on the driver’s including Davey and Clifford. He Guest Writer side. Pronounced dead at the hos- chuckled and said that they got obby Allison, legend of pital, Mr. Allison was revived by that name because they started NASCAR, was guest of honor medical staff. Suffering a major out racing (and winning) so much Bat the Rogersville Chamber head injury, his recovery took in Montgomery, Alabama. Actually, of Commerce dinner on October months, and he never recovered the original members – Donnie, 11 at Joe Wheeler State Park. He enough to drive in a race again. It Red and himself - were from signed autographs and spoke to would be safe to say that the ex- . tent of his recovery was no less One audience member asked him than a miracle. about his infamous fight with Cale Yarborough. Mr. Allison became ARES agent James Phillips animated and was still pretty fiery with Allison. about that incident. According to Mr. Allison, Cale Yarborough caused a wreck with Donnie Alli- son on the track at the Daytona 500 on the last lap, when Donnie was winning. Bobby passed the wreckage and on the way back around, he stopped to check on his brother to see if he was all right and give him a ride back to the Dusti Hafner and husband, Fred Rogersville Chamber of Commerce with Allison Bobby Allison with stories Director Leslie Sith and Mr. Allison garage. He (Bobby) was still in his of his racing days. car. According to Mr. Allison, it was It was later in the year that he de- at this time that Cale came run- dozens of people before the din- cided to help guide his two sons, ning up to him, yelling that it was ner. Clifford and Davey, in their racing his (Bobby’s) fault that there was Amongst his caps, books, and careers and became an owner. a wreck. Cale took off his helmet other NASCAR memorabilia, Mr. Al- Both sons were rising in the ranks and hit Bobby in the face, causing lison relaxed and enjoyed conver- and it looked as if the Allison team cuts. At this time, Bobby climbed sations with individuals as they was headed for many more victo- out of his car and the fight was on. approached him, many with awe ries. These hopes were dashed Mr. Allison, now eighty years old, is inspired looks and admiration. when his son, Clifford, was killed in still going strong. After speaking Named as one of NASCAR’s 50 1992 in a practice race in Michi- to the Rogersville Chamber of James Phillips and Dusti Hafner greatest drivers, Mr. Allison has be- gan. Eleven months later, Mr. Alli- Commerce and friends, he was with Allison. come a legend in his own time. son’s other son, Davey, was killed headed for the famous Talladega in a helicopter crash in Talladega. After dinner, Bobby Allison took to Speedway for yet another speak- Mr. Allison said these were the the stage. He began by telling the ing event. His friend Red Farmer greatest tragedies he has ever suf- audience a little about himself, the and his brother Donnie - the origi- fered. races he’d won, and how he some- nal – were all right times had some problems remem- Mr. Allison spoke about the “Al- beside him, doing what they loved bering even now. But, as he abama Gang,” as his team was best: listen to the sound of en- spoke, it felt as if he remembered known. This team originally con- gines roar, feeling the excitement every detail of every race in which sisted of his brother Donnie and of the crowds in the stands, talking he had ever participated. their friend Red Farmer. Later about the good old days, and theypicked up , Neil smelling the tires burn up the Over the course of his career he Bonnett, David Bonnet, and Hutt track. James Phillips won 84 races (tied with Darrell and Allison. Strickland…plus all their offspring Waltrip for third in all-time victo- ries) and 2 uncredited victories. (He is still upset about not getting credit for those victories). He won the Winston Cup in 1983; three Daytona 500 victories (1978, 1982, and 1988), among many other major races. He was voted national Driver of the Year in 1972 when he won 10 races and took 11 poles – including a record 5 straight. He won Driver of the Year again in 1983 when he won his championship. His driving career was cut short by a serious, life-threatening accident at the Miller High Life race in 1988. At a speed of 211 mph, his tire blew during the opening lap. He hit the outside barrier head on Colby Corum, Stephanie Corum, James Phillips, Dusti Hafner, and Fred Hafner enjoying the night. and then was t-boned by racer

November 9, 2018 THEVALLEYSTAR.NET Page 17 HORSE SENSE by Jim Swanner Trust Issues ne of the most common things I run into when Oworking with people and their horse is, oftentimes trust issues from the horse therefore trust issues from the people. When working with a horse, we must first gain their trust and respect. Neither can be forced upon the horse. It has to figure it out on its own. Sometimes, we try too hard or push the horse too hard to accept us. Our relationship with our horse has to be a slow go. In sneaky. What is usually sneaky, a to get a bit worried. main ingredient is to take your some horses they get it pretty predator on the hunt. We want When we are trying to gain the time. quick, others, not so much. It’s our horses not to see us as a trust of the horse, we have to do Jim Swanner usually the not so much ones predator in that sense. things that will not cause the 13124 Carter Road that teach us patience. Patience When moving around horses horse to have a fear of us but Athens, AL 35611 and laughter are the only two simply move normal. The way you look at us as the leader. Horses www.JimSwanner.com emotions we need to have around would on any occasion. Any quick want leaders but we must prove Enjoying Horses through a horse. movement could startle the horse to the horse we are such a Communication Taking it slow doesn’t mean we and any slow/sneaky looking leader. When the horse views us 256.874.6781 have to be so slow it looks movement could cause the horse as the leader then we can begin to gain its trust. A check to help fight breast cancer There is a lot of things we can do Alabama Real Estate Solutions presented a $3,600 check to the American and not do, but it depends on the Cancer Society of Huntsville/Madison County recently to help out local efforts horse we are working with. The in the fight against breast cancer. On hand during the check presentation were several members of the local real estate agency.

Thank you to ALL who joined the American Cancer Society in the month of October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer! From our #RealMenWearPink campaign and other initiatives throughout the month, a significant amount of funding was raised to #fundacure.

We'd like to thank our #RealMenWearPink candidates: - Rodney Jones of Rockstar Personnel LLC who was the winner of the campaign! - Chase Gallimore of 256 Team at Rosenblum Realty - Dr. Noel Estopinal of Alliance Cancer Care - Nick Lasater of Rocket City Digital - Brad Woodis of Lakeside Title & Escrow of Alabama - Jim Merical of Coldwell Banker of the Valley - Russ Russell of Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate - Dr. Davis Reed of Davis Reed Dental - Blake Cruttenden of Bradford Health Services - Josh McRight of Rocket City Insurance Group - Jim Eady of Hamilton Mortgage - Tommy Siniard of Siniard, Timberlake & League, P.C.

We'd also like to thank a few of the partners who helped our Real Men campaigns - - PuroClean, Monarch Steel Co of Alabama, ILPEA Industries, Rockaxe City Throwing Club, Honest Coffee Roasters - Huntsville, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Meridian Crossing Tavern & Eatery, Parkway Place, ZTA Huntsville/Madison, Al Alumnae, Rocket Re- public Brewing Company, Ben Labaree and a whole host of others! Last but certainly not least, Rocket 95.1 98.1 The Beat and My Star 99.1raised a HUGE chunk - $3600 - during their 2nd Annual Paint the Town Pink campaign. Alabama Real Estate Solutions and Compass Homes of Alabamaalong with Amplify Apparel and Rocket City Broadcasting listeners made this campaign the success that it was.

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Nov 10, 2018 — Ardmore Limestone County Event Non-Members: $30.00 - Nov 17, 2018 — Athens Bi- Christmas Open House Center (114 West Pryor includes can-apes and centennial Bash in down- with store specials, re- Street in Athens) featuring punch from 6:00 PM - town Athens from freshments at select Gary Baker, George Barn- 8:00 PM. For more info or 10:00AM-5:00PM with stores. More details to hill, and Lenny LeBlanc. tickets: 256-509-2172 shopping, cupcakes, bi- come. Doors: 5:30PM, Dinner: Nov 15, 2018 — Albert centennial exhibit, com- Nov 12, 2018 — Veterans 6:30PM, Show 7:30PM. Pickett and his History of memorative shopping Day Observance — local Tickets include barbecue Alabama at the Athens- totes by WOW!, a recre- governments, area agen- chicken dinner for $38.00 Limestone County Public ation of the historic Trade cies, attractions, restau- per person. Ticket at Library (603 South Jeffer- Days including vehicle rants and shops may be ryzer.com son Street in Athens) from giveaway sponsored by closed or have modified Nov 15, 2018 — Donnell 5:30PM-7:30PM with Dealers Auto Auction and hours of operation in ob- House Festival of Trees James Pate, editor of Pick- more. servance of this holiday. Preview Party at the Don- ett’s History of Alabama. Nov 17, 18, 2018 — Festi- Please call ahead to con- nell House (601 South Nov 15, 16, & 17, 2018 — val of Trees at Donnell firm availability and hours. Clinton Street in Athens) Bicentennial Celebration: House (601 South Clinton Nov 13, 2018 — 1st An- celebrating Christmas and Living Pictures More de- Street in Athens) with nual Song Writer Night Alabama Bicentennial with tails to come. amazing scapes and deco- amazing decorated rated Christmas trees cel- and Silent Auction with Nov 16-18, 2018 — Athens High School Base- scapes and trees. Donnell Christmas Open House ebrating Christmas and ball and Softball at the House Members: $25.00; Downtown Athens, AL the Alabama Bicentennial. Christmas comes early to Open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. downtown Athens with car- Admission $5.00; Ages 12&under: Free For more answers oling, ice skating, snow, and specials for shopping info: 256-509-2172 to help complete your Nov 22, 2018 — Thanks- Christmas list and Santa giving Observance — local visits. Bicentennial activi- governments, area agen- ties. For more informa- cies, attractions, restau- tion, contact the Greater rants and shops may be Limestone County Cham- closed or have modified ber of Commerce at 256- hours of operation in ob- 232-2600 Detail list of servance of this holiday. event on our Tockify Calen- Please call ahead to con- dar firm availability and hours. LIMESTONE DRUG

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6400 Snake Road • Clements • $850,000 20355 Hogan Drive • Elkmont • $316,500 3202 Howard Street • Huntsville • $101,000 MLS#1098101 • James Phillips, 256-656-2370 MLS#1102046 • Liz Wingard, 256-777-3988 MLS#1106195 • Anton Etenke, 256-763-3123 BUYING • SELLING • RENTING • BUILDING • INVESTING • AUCTIONING

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3107 Fouche Drive • Huntsville • $105,000 122 Edgebrook Drive • Ardmore • $220,000 15434 Hwy. 24 • Moulton • $700,000 MLS#1084067 • Missy Degroff , 256-508-8432 MLS#1083412 • Missy Degroff , 256-508-8432 MLS#1104422 • Dale Carter, 256-898-4358

800 Lucas Street • Athens • $20,000 412 Vine Street • Athens • $53,400 9 W. Hwy. 72 • Clements • $59,999 MLS#1103403 • Ginna Chittam, 256-777-3300 MLS#1102126 • Ginna Chittam, 256-777-3300 MLS#1071999 • Jacky L. Patterson, 256-874-6033

14149 Lucas Ferry Road • Tanner * $79,900 18821 Bream Bluff Road • Clements • $79,900 14536 Ripley Road • Tanner • $89,900 MLS#1079408 • Liz Wingard, 256-777-3988 MLS#1092640 • Leonel White, 256-337-3165 MLS#1101449 • Glynda Walker, 256-431-1474

0 Bayles Street • Anderson • $112,500 29600 Lester Road • W. Limestone • $139,500 Shinnecock Hills Drive • $145,000 MLS#1104328 • James Phillips, 256-656-2370 MLS#1100855 • Ginna Chittam, 256-777-3300 MLS#1053216 • Ginna Chittam, 256-777-3300 PENDING

Equine Farm Menefee Road • E. Limestone • $18,000 16594 Huntsville/Brownsferry Rd. • Tanner • $185,500 1355 Mitchell Road • Pulaski • $599,000 MLS#1092637 • Kim Shindorff , 256-421-7916 MLS#1104453 • Glynda Walker, 256-431-1474 MLS#1098411 • Ginna Chittam, 256-777-3300 BUYING • SELLING • RENTING • BUILDING • INVESTING • AUCTIONING

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250 Rolling Brook Drive • Rogersville • $28,500 COMMERCIAL LAND 1511 Grace Avenue • Athens • $75,000 MLS#1096119 • James Phillips, 245-656-2370 941 Blake Bottom Road - Huntsville - $2,522,545 MLS#1103695 • Erica Crunk, 256-508-6782 MLS#1098273 • James Martinez, 256-335-0611 Price reDuced

987 County Road 610 • Rogersville • $75,000 11971 Little Coff man • W. Limestone • $119,900 170 Stevens Street • Lexington • $142,500 MLS#1102298 • James Phillips, 245-656-2370 MLS#1100346 • Kim Shindorff , 256-421-7916 MLS#1100614 • Chris Corum, 256-412-9516

7205 Parkwood Street • Florence • $175,000 310 Aqua Vista Drive • Killen • $429,900 14224 Hunter Road • E. Limestone • $325,000 MLS#1102673 • Chris Corum, 256-412-9516 MLS#1103007 • Erica Crunk, 256-508-6782 MLS#1105278 • Kim Shindorff , 256-421-7916

25575 Gray Stone Drive • E. Limestone • $219,900 311 Happy Hollow Drive • Florence • $337,000 COMMERCIAL LAND/QUAD APARTMENTS MLS#1085559 • Glynda Walker, 256-431-1474 MLS#1080710 • Kim Shindorff , 256-421-7916 410 N. Columbia Avenue • Sheffi eld • $218,000 MLS#1103320 • James Martinez, 256-335-0611

14203 Mooresville Road • Athens • $225,900 16714 Mulberry Lane • E. Limestone • $240,000 10815 Elles Drive • Athens • $249,900 MLS#1072001 • Jacky L. Patterson, 256-874-6033 MLS#1101878 • Glynda Walker, 256-431-1474 MLS#1093086 • Leonel White, 256-337-3165 BUYING • SELLING • RENTING • BUILDING • INVESTING • AUCTIONING

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