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Vol.Communicator 9, No. 10 October 2010 Manager's Comments National Cooperative Month gives members a chance to learn about NHTC is a member-owned corporation dedicated to providing communi- cations technology to the residents This month we we serve decide the direction of this busi- and businesses of New Hope, Grant and Owens Cross Roads. celebrate all the dif- ness, and they have the power to change ferent cooperatives that direction every year. Board of Directors across the country. By definition, cooperatives are cre- Barry Jones, President New Hope Exchange NHTC is proud ated to provide the best service possible David Ayers, Vice President to be part of this to their community. Part of that mission Grant Exchange tradition that blends the age-old values of includes returning our profits back to the Garland Elders, Secretary community service and caring for your members who support us. Every member Owens Cross Roads Exchange neighbor with innovation and creativity. of NHTC has a capital credit account. Jimmy Segler, Treasurer As a cooperative, we try to take the Whenever we earn money above our Grant Exchange best of modern technology — optical operating costs, we return it to you in the Jim Duncan New Hope Exchange fiber — and package it in a way that best form of capital credit. Sonny Cantrell serves our community. Cooperatives are transparent with Grant Exchange The cooperative way of doing busi- their finances. It’s important that all our Jeff Cooper ness has been used to provide food, members know exactly how their money New Hope Exchange health care, credit, electricity, and tele- is spent, and they know that if the coop- Mike Whitaker phone and Internet service among other erative prospers, so will they. I’m thrilled New Hope Exchange things. In October, we take the time to to be a part of a business with these val- Greg Glover Owens Cross Roads Exchange recognize this important idea: that a busi- ues. I hope everyone takes the time this The ness could be run by the very customers month to learn more about cooperatives, Communicator it serves, and that great values can fuel a and to be proud that you’re a member — Vol. 9, No. 10 October 2010 successful company. and an owner — of NHTC. is a monthly magazine published by New Hope Telephone Cooperative, Cooperatives take the principles of ©2010. It is distributed without charge democracy and apply them to business. to all Cooperative members/owners. Every year, our members vote on who New Hope Telephone Cooperative will represent their best interest on our Tom Wing P.O. Box 452 board of trustees. In addition, all our poli- New Hope, AL 35760 General Manager, www.nehp.net cies are member approved. The people New Hope Telephone Cooperative For Customer Service: Call 723-4211 For Editorial Advertising: Call 723-2008 or email [email protected] NHTC Accepting Bids Produced for NHTC by: New Hope Telephone Cooperative is presently accepting sealed bids for lawn care/grounds maintenance for the 2011-2013 seasons. Bid specifica- WordSouth Public Relations, Inc. www.WordSouth.com tions may be obtained weekdays at NHTC’s business office at 5415 Main On the cover: Drive in New Hope between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sealed bids can be returned DAR varsity basketball player to the same location, or mailed to NHTC, Attn: Lawn Care Bid, PO Box Aaron Troup shows some of his 452, New Hope, AL 35760. All bids are due no later than 5 p.m. on skills with the basketball. October 29, 2010.
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The Communicator October 2010 | 3 e are your cooperative. We were formed by you and for you to serve W the communications needs of this community. It is a responsibility we have proudly accepted since the early 1950s when our doors first opened. As a cooperative, we are very dif- ferent from phone companies in larger cities. We have our own way of doing things. Why? Because it worked then, and it still works for cooperatives across the nation every day. We simply follow a few basic principles: • Anyone can be a member. NHTC offers membership to anyone in the ser- vice area who accepts the responsibilities that come with joining. • Your cooperative is an equal partnership. Rebecca Hyde is a Customer Service Representative at NHTC You and your cooperative: A partnership that works!
When you are part of a cooperative like NHTC, you matter. Your thoughts, your opinions, and your partici- pation are just as important as any other member. Every vote matters, whether electing a board of directors or deciding on special voting issues. It takes every voice to keep a cooperative strong. • NHTC is here for you, not for profit. We are not a big conglomerate looking to make Celebrate with us! profits while charging outrageous fees. NHTC was formed to provide the best service to our members at the lowest Monday - Friday possible cost. • Capital credit refunds for every member. October 20 - 24 Margins above and beyond our operating cost are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily returned to our members in the form of individually ac- cumulated capital credit refunds. NHTC’s office on Main Drive in New Hope New Hope Telephone Cooperative thanks you, our members, for all the years of continued support and par- Enjoy refreshments with us all week ticipation you have given us. By working together, we will Register for door prizes given away daily continue to keep moving forward. Someone will win 1 month of FREE Services!
4 | The Communicator October 2010 The South Alabama Political Bosses Want Our TVA in-lieu-of Tax Dollars. Butch Taylor Won’t Let That Happen. “I will fight to keep every cent of our TVA dollars working here in Northeast Alabama.” Butch Taylor is the Proven Conservative Leader That We Need Sticking Up for Us in Montgomery
Vote November 2, 2010 Butch Taylor Alabama House District 22 Pd. Pol. Adv. by Friends of Butch Taylor • Butch Taylor Chairman • 224 Taylor Ave, New Hope, AL 35760 D A R Patriots preparing for winning season Varsity Boys says Bell. In preparing for the Dan Bell loves his upcoming season, Bell has job. When asked how he taken a different approach feels about starting his than other coaches. “Most second year as head coach people do weights,” says for DAR’s varsity boys, Bell. “While strength he says “I don’t know is definitely important, a coach alive who isn’t bulking up is not really excited this time of year. what our sport is about If you don’t feel positive — that’s football. Instead, about what you’re doing, we’ve been taking from you really need to get into From Left to Right: Noah Wright (junior), Coach Matt Nelson, Michael Giles the P90X workouts. a different profession. I’m (senior), Coach Dan Bell, Aaron Troup (junior), Coach Jason Wright and KJ We’ve gotten our core thrilled.” Green (senior). Other players this year include Eli Philips, Riley Jones, Taku stronger, and we’ve gotten Kowai, Justen Rhyne, Jacob Rice, Charles Henry Ayers and James Mayes. In almost the same our muscles firing a lot breath, the coach will tell quicker.” you that last season was The plan seems to a struggle. “It was not very good at all,” and make them better? Can you make a be working. Over the summer, the boys says Bell. “We ended up with a 7-21 program that fits them?” participated in team camps at University record.” Bell is interested in working towards of Alabama Huntsville and Samford But the record does not always tell a winning season, and in building a University. “We were very pleased,” the whole story. “In 14 of those losses, program. “We’re working for the future,” says Bell. “We played against some great we were within two points of the lead says Bell. “We want great teams and competition, both 5A and 6A. We com- with less than two minutes to go,” says winning seasons, but first we’ve got to peted well.” Bell. “Our team was not nearly as bad as establish this program. We’re going to Joining Bell this year are Assistant the record says — we just didn’t know make it to where we are competitive year Coaches Jason Wright and Matt Nelson. how to finish games.” in and year out.” “Wright is someone we’re very fortunate Bell comes to DAR with fifteen years Bell was sure to point out that this to have here,” Bell says. “He was the experience coaching basketball at the year’s squad would be anchored by his head coach at Huntsville High last year, college level. He has also coached for “Four Horsemen.” KJ Green and Chuck and he’s coached college before that. larger high schools such as Bob Jones Giles will be the two returning seniors, We’re ecstatic to have someone who and Hazel Green. “It’s all smoke and and Aaron Troup and Noah Wright are really loves the game, and understands it mirrors, though,” says Bell about his juniors. on a high level. previous teams. “In the end, it boils down Green was last year’s top scorer, and “Nelson was with me last year, and to two things: do you love what you do, Giles, at six feet five inches tall, will I think he’s outstanding,” says Bell. “He and can you take the kids in front of you definitely “add some size to the team,” brought the Junior Varsity and 9th grade
6 | The Communicator October 2010 Lady Patriots team members are (L to R): Jackie Rhyne (junior), Morgan Carlisle (junior), Bailee Bell (sophomore), Leigh Stahl (junior), Tanya Cooper (senior), Monica Cooper (junior), Coach Jones, Victoria Bearden (senior), Kelsey Jackson (sophomore), Mesha Kilpatrick (senior), McKayla Edmonds (junior), Addie Grace Kennamer, (senior), Adrianne Talley, bookkeeper. Not shown: Lindsey Bearden (senior).
teams to winning seasons last year, and four, the season was not always a suc- the juniors,” says Jones. One junior, he did it by using our program. That’s cessful one. Ending their regular season Monica Cooper, was selected to the important to me. with a 12-14 record, most people did not All-Tournament team last year. “When “For a school at the 4A level we have expect the players to rally for regionals. we were beaten in the semi-finals last a lot of experience and passion for this “It was a season that could solidify a year, Monica had 17 rebounds and 14 game, says Bell. “I feel like I’m very coach’s faith in teamwork and dedication,” points,” says Jones. “She did that as a lucky.” says Jones. “We learned not to give up at sophomore.” any point. You can never say to yourself Jones said he was also grateful for Varsity Girls ‘this is a bad season — it’s over.’ You can his assistant coaches Brandon Edwards always turn the corner and get going, and and Merlon Largon. “They’re a huge For 10 out of the last 11 years, Coach that is exactly what we did. help, and I’m lucky to have them,” says Jimmy Jones has led the DAR girls bas- “I kept telling the girls that we could Jones. s ketball team to the regional tournament. be a dangerous Nine of those years, they have gone to team,” says Jones. the finals. “The expectations for our girls “Everyone just 2010-11 Schedule are pretty high,” says Jones. “I wouldn’t had to do their Date Opponent Site time Teams have it any other way.” part. Once the 11/11 Asbury A 3:00 JVB/JVG/VG/VB Jones believes that this season can girls realized that, 11/12 Douglas H 3:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB meet those expectations and more. “I’m everything clicked. 11/15 Scottsboro A 4:00 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB really excited about this year,” says I think this year 11/16 Brindlee Mtn A 3:30 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB Jones. “For the first time in several years they remember that 11/19 Pisgah A 4:00 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB we have a lot of experience coming back. lesson.” 11/23 Arab H 4:30 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB We have four of our starters returning Coach Jones 11/30 Brindlee Mtn H 4:30 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB from last year.” will be looking 12/03 Douglas A 3:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB Last season ended with the lady to seniors Tanya 12/06 Asbury H 4:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB 12/07 New Hope A 4:00 JVB/JVG/VG/VB Patriots playing in the final four of the Cooper and Addie 12/10 No. Jackson A state tournament. “There is no substitute Grace Kennemar 12/14 Guntersville H 4:30 9B/ JVB/JVG/VG/VB for that experience,” says Jones. “I can for leadership on 12/17 Crossville A 4:00 JVB/JVG/VG/VB already tell a difference in my players. the court. The 01/04 No. Jackson H 4:30 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB They know they’re supposed to be work- juniors will also 01/07 Guntersville A 4:00 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB ing on a higher level this year, and they be vital to the 01/11 New Hope H 4:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB are already excited about getting back to Patriots this year. 01/14 Crossville H 4:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB 01/25 Pisgah H 4:30 JVB/JVG/VG/VB that point.” “I’m looking for 02/01 Arab A Despite last year’s trip to the final big things out of 02/04 Scottsboro H 4:30 9B/JVB/JVG/VG/VB
The Communicator October 2010 | 7 N H H S New Seasons, New Goals
us with some varsity experience, but past official practices start.“After a hard sum- Varsity Boys that we’ll need strong leadership to show mer of weight lifting, running and getting the underclassmen how we operate here ready for the upcoming season, we went Coach Joey Parker isn’t new to at the varsity level.” 8-4 over the summer at team camps,” running a high school basketball team. For Parker and his Indians, the hard said Parker. “We’ve had a lot of success Starting his 17th year as head coach work starts long before the first game so far, and I think there’s more to come.” of the New Hope Indians varsity boys, of the season. “Basketball is now a year Coach Parker also said that he Parker says he has learned that the key to round sport,” says Parker. “Our players believes in working closely with other success is rather simple: “We work really work all spring, summer and fall to get sports programs to help teach his play- hard. We put in a lot of hours, and that’s ready for November. Now November is ers about teamwork and sportsmanship. our philosophy — hard work.” nearly upon us and hopefully that hard “Being here at a small school,” says Parker plans to use that philosophy to work will pay off. I think it will.” Parker, “we really want our kids to play put the Indians back into the playoffs this There are already signs of a success- three sports. season. “We’ve missed the playoffs the ful season. Over the summer, the team “All the coaches here at New Hope last two years,” he says. “Before that we participated in two “team camps” at the work together,” says Parker. “I help were there the last eight out of ten years. University of Alabama Huntsville and coach football as well as basketball, and I “This year, we’re getting to Birmingham Southern College. fully believe that any sport can teach our Jacksonville,” said Parker. “That’s where These camps offer an early look at kids valuable life lessons through athlet- our regional finals are, and our players what a team is capable of, before any ics. For many, these are the only years know that is where we want to be.” the students have to participate in com- To meet that goal, Parker will be petitive sports, and I don’t want any stu- looking to his five senior boys: Trevor dent to feel like a coach kept them from Cross, Tyler Gurly, Dylan Payne, Danson making as many memories as possible.” Roberts, and Dustin Whitaker. “These young men have been start- ing since sophomore year,” says Parker. New Hope Boys Roster “So I really believe their leadership and 3 Skylar Bearden Sophomore confidence is going to take this team to 4 Dustin Whitaker Senior 12 Dansen Roberts Senior the next level.” 21 Tyler Gurley Senior Leadership will be required of the 22 Michael Mann Junior seniors, as most of their sophomore and 23 Trevor Cross Senior junior teammates will be getting their 25 Braxton Babbidge Junior first varsity experience this season. 31 John Cochran Junior “They’re very excited to get to play, 33 Tyler Mefford Sophomore and that is what’s important,” said Parker. Joey Parker is Head Coach of NHHS 45 Dylan Payne Senior “Michael Mann, a junior, is returning to boys varsity baskteball team.
8 | The Communicator October 2010 Parker was also sure to point out girls, but the ones who have stayed are At least one day a week, we focus on that he finds great support both from the excited about the team and about getting watching the games from last year. We player’s parents, but also from his assis- to play.” are going to learn from our mistakes, and tant coach Keith Jarrell. “I couldn’t ask Martin is confident that the girls I absolutely believe we’re going to have for better parents,” says Parker. “They’re returning from last year will bring the ex- a better year because of it.” s just fantastic.” perience needed for a strong season. “We have four starters returning with a lot of experience under their belt,” says Martin. Varsity Girls “Most of them have been varsity starters New Hope Girls Roster Coach John ‘Seney’ Martin is for at least two years, so I’m expecting a 14 Chandra Brannum Senior looking forward to a chance to redeem lot out of them.” 5 Brooke Canterberry Senior Sierra Childers Freshman a tough season last year for the Lady Like the boys’ teams, Martin’s play- 3 Paige Collier Junior Indians. “It wasn’t great,” says Martin. ers participated in summer team camps Devin Cooper Sophomore “We went 5-15 last year, so we have a lot at University of Alabama Huntsville and 12 Brenna Dickinson Junior of area to improve and make this a much Birmingham Southern College. “We had 32 Gillian Harding Senior better season.” some really good performances at team 34 Natalie Harding Senior camp this year,” says Martin. 40 Romeshia Jolly Sophomore “We lost some games, but they were 42 Nicole Robinson Junior 22 Courtney Sigman Senior all very close – within five points,” says 10 Rachel Warren Junior Martin. “Between the team camps and our sum- mer workouts, 2010-11 Schedule I’ve been very Date Opponent Site Time Teams impressed with 11/16 Woodville A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB the work ethic of 11/23 Section H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB the girls,” says 11/30 Skyline H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB 12/03 Randolph A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB Martin. “We’ve 12/06 Falkville A 5:00 JVB/VG/VB learned a lot and 12/07 DAR H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB the girls have 12/10 Brindlee Mtn H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB already started to Seney Martin coaches the Lady Indians 12/14 Athens Bible A 5:00 JVB/VG/VB basketball team for NHHS. come together as a 12/17 Madison Academy A 5:00 JVB/VG/VB team.” 01/04 Woodville H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB Martin is also 01/07 Athens Bible H 5:00 JVB/VG/VB The key to a great season is a great planning for the 01/10 Falkville H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB 01/11 DAR A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB off season, and the Girls Varsity has been season by see- 01/14 Randolph H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB hard at work all year. “We had a great ing what can be 01/18 Catholic A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB week of spring practice,” says Martin. learned from last 01/21 Madison Academy H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB “We got to see who was coming year’s games. 01/25 Brindlee Mtn. A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB over from the eighth grade, and the girls “I have a whole 01/28 Skyline A 4:30 JVB/VG/VB had to put in some serious work,” stated filing cabinet full 02/01 Section A 5:00 JVB/VG/VB Martin. “We lost a few of the younger of films,” he says. 02/07 Catholic H 4:30 JVB/VG/VB
The Communicator October 2010 | 9 Legislative Update By Rep. Butch Taylor Alabama House of Representatives, Dist. 22
With statewide elec- tions less than one month away and a new legislative session right around the corner, this is an exciting OCR: the little town that could time of year to be a mem- manda Gummer of Ocala, Fla. Chief Dan Kelly says his department did ber of the Alabama Legislature. felt really sorry for the town not give up. Instead, the whole town got I recently launched a new website, of Owens Cross Roads and on board soliciting online votes from www.repbutchtaylor.org, to serve as a A especially for their small volunteer fire friends, family members and anyone resource for those I so proudly represent department (VFD). with an email address. in Montgomery. The primary function They were competing in a contest “Basically, it was getting the word of the website is to offer those in my sponsored by her employer, E-One, a out to the community,” says Chief Kelly. district an alternative means of getting in manufacturer of fire and rescue trucks “We got busy contacting the newspa- touch with me, but there is much more and equipment. The grand prize was pers, television stations, anybody that on the site, information such as how to something the department desperately we could. Then, just by people know- become a registered voter. needed but could never afford to buy— ing people, we started emailing people In my previous two columns I have a $250,000 Traditional Pumper Truck. in Germany, the Virgin Islands, Puerto mentioned how important it is that we As Marketing Communications Rico, Hawaii and even Alaska.” all vote on Nov. 2. I will make that point Manager for the company, Gummer had again today. Those who are registered “We sent out 8,200 postcards,” says voters, please get out on election day helped choose OCR as a finalist in the Kelly. “We mailed out over 1,200 letters and cast your votes for the candidates contest. Over the weeks since the contest to every fire department in the state of whom you want to represent you in state began, she had grown fond of their small Alabama and had them tell everybody.” government. group of firefighters for the way she says “It was incredible,” says Gummer. For those who are not registered to they “symbolized everything the contest “The sense of community was amazing.” vote, the Oct. 22 deadline is fast ap- is about.” Kelly is adamant about giving credit proaching. If you are not a registered Four weeks before the contest was to God, whom he believes was definitely voter, I urge you to visit my website, over, it was Gummer’s job to notify the on their side. where you will find out how easy it is to departments of where they stood in the If God did, in fact choose sides in get registered in time to vote. ranks. the contest, some of the help He sent My website also includes my When she called OCR, she knew might not have come in the form of ev- biographical information and links how many votes they had. She also eryone’s traditional idea of an angel. to important county, state and federal knew that put them in almost last place It came in the form of a fire appara- government contacts, plus much more. I among the seven finalists.With so little tus sales company called Sunbelt Fire, hope everyone will take the time to visit time left, she knew the odds almost cer- in Fairhope, Ala., and an ambitious sales my site. tainly meant they did not stand a chance. representative who knew how to use his It is sure to be an exciting year in the The other thing she knew was the company’s resources for a really good state legislature. We will be facing many phone call would devastate them. cause. challenges this session. There has never What she did not know, was if His name is Billy Atchison. He’s been a time when having good leader- anyone in the world could go from be- a regular guy with a wife and children ship in government is more important. I ing the underdog in fifth place, to being who currently lives in Cullman, Ala. hope you all will take the time to make the winner in first place, in four weeks, After talking with Chief Kelly sure we put the right people in the posi- OCR was the little town that could. and the firefighters at OCR, Atchison, tions to move our state forward. s After the phone call from Gummer, who serves the small department on
10 | The Communicator October 2010 his route, contacted all place only had around of Sunbelt’s national 14,000 votes.” vendors who, in turn, When Kelly drove sent the word through the truck to the com- all of their channels and munity celebration at the contacts. small fire department Between Chief in OCR in September, Kelly and his group of Engine 261 comes home to a huge welcome at a town picnic 2010, there were a few volunteer firefighters, hosted by the OCR Homemakers Club. The Sept. 17 event, which tears in the crowd to go was covered by several media outlets, lasted more than two hours the entire town of OCR and featured emotional speeches and an inspirational video. along with the thunder- and neighboring towns ous applause. like New Hope, Grant ‘Engine 261’ as it and Huntsville, and the combined efforts Chicago, Ill. at the end of August, 2010, is called, is named in honor of founding of Atchison and Sunbelt Fire, the tide Gummer says she could hardly wait to see department member and their beloved began to turn. the look on Chief Kelly’s face. Assistant Fire Chief of 51 years, Robert Then the tide became a tidal wave. “You get to know the people in the Murray Maples. “They went from 4,200 votes to over departments as the contest goes on,” says “I want this to be about him,” says 30,000 votes in four weeks,” exclaims Gummer, “and you care about them. Chief Kelly. “Because when everything Gummer. “The people of OCR did an incred- is said and done, none of this could have She readily admits the folks at E-One ible thing, and we are so proud for them,” happened if it hadn’t been for Robert were flabbergasted. she continues. “They were so far ahead Murray Maples. I want his family to When the winner was announced in by the end of the contest, that second know how proud we are of him.”s There’s a place for you in the Citizens family. It feels good to be at home with your family. At Citizens Bank & Trust, we want you feel the same way about us. We’re not an ordinary, impersonal bank where you are just a number; we know you and understand your needs. Citizens Bank & Trust is locally owned and operated. That means all of our loan decisions are made right here. Ready for convenient, modern banking with outstanding service? Come home to Citizen’s Bank & Trust today. Stop by and see our new ATM machine today!
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The Communicator October 2010 | 11 Community Events New Hope Rec October 22 from 5 - 8 p.m., 5th & 6th grade dance Basketball sign ups will be held Wednesday Vision Screening from 7 - 9 p.m. and 7th & 8th grade nights in October from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Alabama Lions Sight Conservation dance from 9 - 11 p.m. Association (ALSCA) will have a vision Womens Prayer & Share Group screening for adults from 1 to 4:30 New Hope Library Schedule Meets every Tuesday 8 - 9 a.m. during the p.m. at the CARE Center in New Hope. Tues. 10:30 a.m. Story Hour school year at New Hope UMC. For more 10/01 6 p.m. Movie: Iron Man 2 information contact Evelyn Butler at 256-723- Everyone will be screened for visual 4424. All ladies are welcome. acuity, glaucoma and muscle balance. 10/07 7 p.m. Genealogy This is sponsored by the Lions Club. 10/08 5:30 p.m. Sit-N-Knit October 9 10/16 4 p.m. Movie: How To Train October 23 Your Dragon Dedication Ceremony 10/18 12 p.m. Friends of the The New Hope Historical Association Class Reunion Library will have an Historical Marker Dedica- The New Hope High School Class of tion ceremony at 10 a.m. at the New 2000 will have their 10 year reunion at December 4 Hope Cemetery. 7 p.m. at Furniture Factory in Huntsville. Christmas Festival For more information email Christine New Hope City Hall will hold their an- October 12 McDaniel at [email protected]. nual Christmas Festival in downtown 10th Anniversary Program New Hope. The Madison Community New Hope Elementary’s Pre-K Program October 23 Band will perform at 5 p.m. followed by celebrates 10 years with a special pro- Fall Festival a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at the gram during the PTO meeting at 6:30 New Hope Elementary Fall Festival be- Gazebo. Enjoy light refreshments at City p.m. in the auditorium. gins with dinner from 4 - 6 p.m., games Hall afterward and meet Santa Claus.
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The Communicator October 2010 | 13 From Ann Graves per. Bring to a boil; gently stir in black- Turnip green casserole eyed peas being careful not to mash 3 cups cooked turnip greens them. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat 1 med. onion, chopped to low and simmer for 20 minutes 1 Tablespoon hot sauce stirring occasionally. 10 minutes before 2 cans cream of chicken soup serving, stir in cubed Velveeta and gen- 3 cups corn bread, crumbled tly stir until cheese is melted. Garnish 1/2 cup butter, melted (if desired) and serve. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 13” x Garnish: 9” baking dish with nonstick cooking 2 cups sour cream spray. Spread turnip greens evenly in 1/2 cup chopped green onions the bottom of dish. Top evenly with CHEEsY BLACK-EYED PEA 1 teaspoon paprika onion and hot sauce. Spread cream of CHICKEN CHILI chicken soup evenly over onion layer. 3 Tablespoons Canola oil In small bowl, combine sour cream, Top with crumbled corn bread; then 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped green onion and paprika. drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 30 cut into bite-sized pieces minutes, or until golden brown. Serve salt and pepper to taste farmer’s breakfast immediately. garlic powder to taste casserole 2 cups chopped white onion 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown ann’s corn bread 1 cup chopped red bell pepper potatoes 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic 3/4 cup shredded Pepper Jack or 1 cup creamed corn 1 (15 oz.) can seasoned black-eyed cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream peas 1 cup diced cooked ham, or cooked 1 cup self-rising cornmeal 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes breakfast sausage or Canadian bacon 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup water 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. white chicken chili 4 beaten eggs dash of salt and pepper seasoning 1-1/2 cups milk or 1(12 oz.) can 1 teaspoon chili powder evaporated milk Preheat oven to 350º. Melt margarine 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch iron skillet; coat skillet well 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or 1/8 teaspoon black pepper with margarine and sprinkle a little to taste dash of cayenne cornmeal in the bottom of skillet. Mix 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Velveeta cheese, cubed other ingredients together until well Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 2-quart blended. Stir remaining margarine into In a large dutch oven, heat oil over square baking dish with nonstick batter. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake medium high heat. Sprinkle chicken cooking spray. Arrange potatoes for 35-40 minutes until browned and with salt, pepper and garlic powder; evenly in bottom of dish. Sprinkle with done in center. then add to dutch oven and cook for cheese, meat and green onions. In a about 10 minutes or until all sides are bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper browned. Add onion and bell pepper. and cayenne. Pour egg mixture over Cook for seven minutes. Add garlic potato mixture in dish. Bake uncov- and cook for two minutes. Stir in diced ered for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife tomatoes, water, seasoning mix, chili inserted near center comes out clean. powder, cumin and crushed red pep- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
14 | The Communicator October 2010 Community Scaring Up Some Fun
Snapshots
Dylan Allen and Derek Bearden. Photo sent in by Dian Allen.
Halloween, 2008 - Karissa Lewis and Cassie Holliday. Photo submitted by Brandy Holliday.
Izzy Medlen on Halloween 2009. She is the daughter of Donnie & Kanita Medlen.
Jacob, John Alan and Jackson Stapler as Alabama football players. Photo sent by their mom Mandy.
‘Croc Man’ Justin Allen. Photo sent in by Dian Allen.
“These teeth sure are scarey.” Jordan Lasater and Olivia Henley. Photo submit- ted by April Hyatt.
Kenzie Ray dressed up as a Cassie and Emily Holliday on ghost. Photo sent Halloween, 2008. Photo submitted by Missy Stanley. by parents James & Brandy Holliday.
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