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table of contents
Hartselle Living • 5
ON THE COVER
Klaire Rooks, 5, of Hartsellevisits Santa during Hartselle’sChristmas Open House. Thiswas the official kickoff to theChristmas shopping seasonin Hartselle.
STAFF
President and PublisherRandy Garrison
EditorBrent Maze
AdvertisingKim JohnsonKaren McAfee
Pam GrayAnn Kirby
ContributorsClif Knight
Richard Hollingsworth
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FEATURE
DEPARTMENTS
Sandra Smith talks about her battle with breast cancer.
IN EVERY ISSUE: Letters • 6 Calendar • 8 Scene • 10 Last Word • 30
HISTORY: The great heist of theBank of Hartselle.
FOOD: Having the perfectThanksgiving meal.
WELLNESS: Dealing with thosecaffeine cravings.
WAY OF LIFE: Communityreaches out to help others.
RELIGION: Local church getshelp to build new building.
17. A Hallelujah Moment
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WINTER 2012
LETTERS
Melting the frostt seems as if we just kicked off
summer and now we are cruis-
ing through the fall season at
great speed. Halloween has
passed and we are moving hurried-
ly toward Thanksgiving. If we
blink twice, Christmas Day will be
here and another year will have
come and gone. Just as the leaves
are falling from the trees so each
day moves along at a rapid pace.
Our time on earth is so brief we
really owe it not only to ourselves
but to others to make each day the
best it can be, to do something to
make another one’s day brighter.
Even if we spend long hours each
day at our job it is still possible to
make a difference to others around
us.
Even as the frost is stuck to your
windshield and laying like new
fallen snow on the grass, we have
the opportunity, especially at this
time of year, to melt that frost. We have many opportu-
nities to warm the hearts and souls of those around us.
The event that we now celebrate as Thanksgiving was
actually begun as a time set aside to thank God for a
bountiful harvest. While most of us do not harvest our
own food, we can make sure others have food to eat by
supporting local food banks in our towns. Many
churches in our area have food pantries and even have
special days set aside to help make sure the folks who
are in need have a holiday meal of their own. Share
your harvest by supporting these events. Also, canned
food drives this time of year will help to refill those
shelves that may be bare by this season.
As we move toward Christmas there are many who
are unable to provide gifts for their children. No child
in our area should be left without a gift to open on
Christmas morning. Many charities and civic organiza-
tions have already begun the difficult task of identify-
ing those families who can use their assistance. As we
string our lights, cook the holiday food, enjoy the
Christmas cheer and, most importantly, celebrate the
birth of our Savior, we cannot overlook and forget oth-
ers. Even if you find yourself short of cash and funds
this season, a visit to a local nursing home with small
gifts of fruit and candy will make a huge difference in
the life of someone without any family or visitors.
A simple act of kindness, a smile to a stranger, buy-
ing an extra can of food to share, giving thanks for our
blessings are just a few of the ways we can warm the
hearts of our neighbors. Showing love to others will
melt even the thickest frost in their lives. Enjoy this
time of year and don’t forget to “Give thanks with a
grateful heart.”
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Randy Garrison • Letter from the Publisher
Hartselle Living • 7
Football is the best seasonootball is the reason why fall
is my favorite season of the
year. One thing that makes the
sport enjoyable is covering
high school football on Friday nights.
This year is my 10th football sea-
son covering high school football and
I still get the opportunity to see things
happen each week that I’ve never
seen before. Last year, it was seeing a
15-0 Hartselle team win its first state
championship.
This year, it’s just been the grit and
determination from a bunch of kids
that just won’t quit. They might not
be as talented as other schools. They
might not even have as many pure
athletes as other schools do, but they
don’t make excuses for those weak-
nesses.
This year has just been a pleasure
to cover high school football for
another year, getting to know the
football coaches and players. It’s just
been a pleasure to see the players
grow and mature through each foot-
ball season.
I’ve followed the team since they
played in Tuscaloosa through their
visits to Fort Payne and Muscle
Shoals. It’s been another good year
for Hartselle.
And I’ve counted it a pleasure to
follow the team wherever they go,
just like many of you have done.
Go Tigers!
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Brent Maze • Letter from the Editor
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CALENDAR
Nov. 18Falkville Open House
The Town of Falkville will have
its Christmas Open House Nov. 18.
Nov. 19County School Chess Tournament
All nine Morgan County elemen-
tary and middle schools, in grades
5-8, will compete Mon., Nov. 19,
in the Fall Chess Tourney at Cotaco
Jr. High School. There will be 90
students competing for the 5 tro-
phies.
Nov. 24Fuzzy Youth Horse Show
The Haystackers 4-H Horse Club
of Morgan County presents the
Fuzzy Fun Youth Horse Show Sat.,
Nov. 24, at the Morgan County
Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, located at
1801 Vest Road in Hartselle.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. with
class start at 10 a.m. Entry fees are
$5 for each class or $25 for unlim-
ited classes. Admission is $5 per
car load or donations accepted.
Dec. 1Priceville Christmas Parade
The Town of Priceville will have
its annual Christmas Parade on
Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. Rain date will be
Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. For more informa-
tion or to obtain an application,
please call the Town of Priceville at
256-355-5476.
Dec. 2Falkville Christmas in the Park
The Town of Falkville will have
its annual Christmas in the Park on
Dec. 2 beginning at 4 p.m. Enjoy
Christmas caroling, hot chocolate,
music from the Falkville High
School Band and the lighting of the
town Christmas tree during this
annual Falkville event.
Dec. 3“It’s a Wonderful Life”
The Rotary Club of Decatur
hosts the Free Family Movie Night
immediately following the Decatur
Christmas Parade. Enjoy Christmas
decorations, popcorn, candy and
maybe even some hot chocolate to
warm up after a cool night out
watching the parade. Come and
watch one of the most beloved
family holiday movies of all time,
"It's a Wonderful Life!" at the
Princess Theatre.
Dec. 4HJHS Christmas Concert
Hartselle Jr. High School’s
Chorus will have its Christmas
Concert Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at East
Highland Baptist Church.
Dec. 8Somerville Christmas Parade
The Town of Somerville will
have its annual Christmas Parade
on Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Lineup is at
3:30 p.m. For more information,
please call the Town of Somerville
at 256-778-8282.
Hartselle’s annualChristmas Parade willbe held Dec. 13.
Hartselle Living • 9
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of MusicSing-a-Long-a Sound of Music
is a screening of the classic Julie
Andrews film in glorious, full-
screen technicolor, complete with
subtitles so that the whole audience
can sing along at the Princess
Theatre Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. There is
also a fancy-dress competition.
Tickets range from $15 to $20.
Dec. 8-9Live Nativity
Hartselle First United Methodist
Church will have its annual Live
Nativity Dec. 8-9. Pet the animals
and hear the story of the birth of
Christ. Also enjoy Christmas carols
and enjoy a unique collection of
nativities. For more information,
call the church at 256-773-6952 or
log on to www.fumchartselle.org.
Dec. 12Project 12/12/12
Hartselle Fine Arts Center is ask-
ing everyone in the community,
city, county and beyond to give
$11 to our elevator fund by
12/12/12. This is a project that is
near and dear to our hearts and we
are now ready to move forward
with Phase I. We have secured
Godwin, Barnett and Woods archi-
tectural firm out of Decatur to
design the project and are excited
that our dream is becoming a reali-
ty. For more information, log on to
www.hartsellefineartscenter.org.
Dec. 13Hartselle Christmas Parade
The Hartselle Kiwanis Club and
the Hartselle Area Chamber of
Commerce will have the annual
Hartselle Christmas Parade Dec. 13
at 7 p.m. The theme of the parade
is Christmas melodies.
Dec. 15“The Nutcracker”
Dancer's Incorporated continues
their tradition of presenting the
timeless classic “The Nutcracker”
Dec. 15 at the Princess Theatre.
Tickets are available at the Princess
Theatre Box Office. Shows at 2
and 7 p.m.
Hartselle First United MethodistChurch hosts its annual LiveNativity on Dec. 8-9.
10 • Hartselle Living
OUT AND ABOUT
1. The Po House Hollow Bandplays a Lawrence Welk polka atHartselle Historical Society'sDown Memory Lane Program inSeptember. 2. Anthony Pattersonrelated a history of Indian trailsand early roads in Morgan Countyin the 1800s. 3. This display ofhousehold memorabilia at DownMemory Lane’s “Hearth andHome...Pioneer Days in Hartselle”sparked lots of conversationsamong visitors. 4. This collectionof kitchen utensils and gadgetsand other memorabilia fromHartselle’s early history received alot of second looks at the 2012Down Memory Lane Program. 5.Early pioneers used these handtools to make their log cabins.
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1. Letesha Turney feeds a snow cone to her eight-month-old daughter, Angel Fuller, in the Depots Daysentertainment tent. 2. Bill Padgett of the Men’s Quartetof FUMC sings the solo to “At the Cross.”The Men’sQuartet of East Highland Baptist also performed. 3.Birmingham artist Maurice Cook works on a piece ofcountry art in front of his exhibit. 4. Jack and Erin Silverof Hartselle ride on the swings at the Depot DaysFestival. 5. Daystar Youth Pastor Kip Potter paintsAuburn “A-U” on the head of worship leader Alan Hostat the Depot Days Festival.
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1.Trinity Kate Coots, Little MissFrontier Days Queen, gets readyto ride in Eva Frontier DaysFestival parade. 2. Richard Greerof Falkville stands next to one ofthe four Farmall Cub tractors heshowed at the Eva Frontier DaysTractor Show. 3. Gina andTommy Lance and daughterTaylor of Hartselle entered their1954 Chevy pickup in the EvaFrontier Days antique and classiccar show. 4. Morgan CountySheriff Ana Franklin was theGrand Marshal for Eva FrontierDays parade. 5. Edward Nelsonof Houston, left, and BobbyChandler of Addison engage insome “tractor talk”in Eva.
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1. The Town of Falkville held a ribbon cutting for Jack McCaig ParkOct. 27. Helping then Mayor Jimmie Walker cut the ribbon are JaxonStringer, Jean McCaig and family. 2. A fall festival attendee rides histractor down the street. 3. State Sen. Arthur Orr was on hand to cele-brate the re-opening of Jack McCaig Park.
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Hartselle won its first state cham-pionship in volleyball on Nov. 1. 1.Taylor Dellinger receives a plaquefor being named the MVP of thetournament. 2. Hartselle playersMelissa Paul Hill, Alley Orr, ToriDenslow, Claire Forsythe, JordanBarbrey and Taylor Lybarger. 3.The HHS student section cheersduring the state championship. 4.Tanya Lybarger receives a statechampionship volleyball.
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1. Shirley Livingston, left, of Bella Reeseshares information about a Christmastree with Christmas Open HouseShoppers Joyce Burrow, center, andAnnette Bailey. 2. Brady Greenhill, 4,shares his Christmas wishes with Santaat the gazebo in Hartselle. 3.Preparing food for The Taste ofHartselle, from left, are JoannStephenson, Katie Young and BeckyYoung. 4. Holladay Antiques ownerRachel Slate, left, and Sandy Hughesentertain shoppers with their accor-dions during Christmas Open House.
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andra Smith never knew how
she would react to the dreaded
“C” word until one day seven
years ago.
However, her reaction was quite dif-
ferent from what you might think.
“It was apprehension and peace,”
Smith said. “I was apprehensive
because I knew I had cancer, but I also
had peace about it. I always knew I was
going to be healed one way or another.
I wanted to be healed here in this world,
but if that didn’t happen, I knew I
would be healed in the next world.”
That unique perspective on her can-
cer is one of the reasons why she can
say she’s cancer free seven years later.
Smith, who runs Adventure Travel
with her husband Fred, found the tumor
during a self-exam while she was on
vacation. Once they returned home, she
went to see the doctor, had a biopsy and
then found out that the tumor was
malignant. The form of cancer she had
was ductal carcinoma in situ.
“The doctors told me it was a fairly
aggressive form of breast cancer,”
Smith said. “They did a test to see if it
had spread to my lymph nodes, but it
hadn’t.”
Thus, she began treatments at the
Kirkland Clinic in Birmingham. It was
a little unusual because she had
chemotherapy first and then had radia-
tion treatments.
“It seemed a little unusual to me
because I’d always seen others who had
radiation before chemotherapy,” Smith
said. “But the doctors said they wanted
to shrink the tumor before they went in
and surgically remove it.”
She began the treatment and began to
lose her hair, which she said was the
lowest point of her struggle with cancer.
“Even though I knew it could hap-
pen, I still wasn’t prepared for it, when
I’m in the shower and I have a clump
of hair in my hands,” Smith said. “That
was the lowest point for me.”
However, it was also during that
treatment that Smith had a “hallelujah”
moment.
About midway through the
chemotherapy, she went back to the
doctors and received good news.
“There was no signs of the lump,”
Smith said. “You can’t imagine just
how I felt at that moment.”
While the tumor was gone, she and
her doctors continued the treatment
until the end, but Smith said that
moment and several scriptures helped
her get through the rest of the treat-
ments.
“It was at this time that I learned to
stand on the promises of God,” Smith
said. “Verses like, ‘Trust in the Lord
with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding.’ One of my
favorites is from Psalm 23:1, ‘The Lord
is my Shepherd. I have all that I need.’”
It was also at that time that she
learned to live life to its fullest. She had
one grandson at the time and decided to
make it a priority to be a part of his life.
“One of the things that I learned is
that every day is a gift from God,”
Smith said. “I had a 1-year-old grand-
son and I wanted to be a part of his life.
And it was at that time I learned this
lesson.”
Hartselle Living • 17
GET TO KNOW
A hallelujah momentSandra Smith treasures each day of her life after being cancer free
STORY AND PHOTOS BY BRENT MAZE
S Breast cancer survivor SandraSmith is celebrating seven yearsof being cancer free.
18 • Hartselle Living
HISTORY
The heistfor all timeBank robbery still stirs interest forHartselle’s most famous incident
t has been referred to as the most sensational robbery
ever to occur in Alabama. In the morning of March
16, 1926, an elaborate plot by a gang of about 15 bank
robbers set out to wipe clean the monetary holdings of
the Bank of Hartselle. While the exciting events that took
place on that Monday morning may seem disastrous for
the small town; it actually captured the attention of the
surrounding state stirring thousands to visit the location of
such a “bold invasion of robbery in Alabama’s history,” as
The Birmingham News stated. The event of that day,
though long forgotten by many, still captures the imagina-
tion of the public 86 years later.
“While I was reading this story, all I could think is what a
movie it would make,” said Ed Shaffer of the OldTennessee Valley Magazine. The magazine researched and
documented the story of the “Great Hartselle Bank
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ROBBERY continued on page 19
A crowd gathers at the Bank of Hartselle duringhappier times. The bank was robbed March 16,1926, and the suspects were never caught.
STORY BY BENJAMIN MAXWELL
Hartselle Living • 19
Robbery” in its very first issue in
1994.
As documented, the morning
began for the gang of thieves at 1
a.m. The exact number of men to
makeup this particular gang has
never been confirmed but believed
to be about 15 men. Dressed in
their corduroy clothing and
brimmed hats the men’s first stop
was at the telephone exchange that
was located above the Speake
Hardware Building. The men used
a handsaw to sever the communi-
cations of Hartselle and the outside
world.
Still being early in the morning,
the men then went about rounding
up the few townspeople that were
out and about. The gang rounded
up seven hostages in total. Less
Williams, a night policeman was
captured first. He was followed by
Ernest Mittwede, the vice-president
of rival bank Farmers and
Merchants. Both men were preced-
ed by J.B. Huie, Oscar Williams,
Mack MacGinnis and Bob
Grigsby.
After clearing the streets of all
coherent pedestrians the gang went
about shooting out the street lights.
This performance began to awake
a few of the sleeping Hartsellians
including Mrs. J.A. Schnell and Dr.
J.D. Johnston. Mrs. Schnell was
the switchboard operator of the telephone exchanged.
Thinking that the shots were to signal a fire, which was cus-
tomary at this time, Mrs. Schnell went about calling out over
the phone but discovering the lines were dead.
Local dentist Dr. Johnston was also awaken by the gun shots.
Also thinking that the shots were an indication of a fire, he
grabbed his gun and commenced firing out of his window to
aid in signaling the fire. Dr. Johnston then ran down the street
towards where the fire was believed to be still carrying his
gun which was empty by this time. When a member of the
gang spotted the doctor carrying the gun he immediately
opened fire wounding Dr. Johnston in the leg. Though he
would survive the injury, the doctor would turn out to be the
only casualty of the day.
The shooting of Dr. Johnson also discouraged the rest of the
people of Hartselle from attempting any kind of interference
with the act. After the thieves had made their way into the
bank with the hostages, they began their attempts at breaking
into the bank’s vault with the use of nitroglycerine. It was
reported that the successful use of nitroglycerine in the rob-
bery was a sign of the robber’s experience. Hostage J.B. Huie
was later reported as stating that what stuck out most in his
remembrance of the crime was the “workmanlike attitude”
This shows the blownapart safe at the Bank ofHartselle.
ROBBERY, from 18
ROBBERY 2 continued on page 20
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and calm demeanor of the gang members.
The bank had a double brick wall with steel lining
guarding the safe. After a reported eight blasts of nitro-
glycerine the robbers dislodged the safe door and sent the
safe lock into the ceiling. The blasts reportedly were
heard as far as two miles away.
The darkness of the early morning prevented local
townspeople from organizing any preventative action
against the criminals. They could do nothing but sit anx-
iously by and pray for the best.
After the money was obtained, the hostages were com-
manded to lay still until the gang was gone. The robbers
threw the money over their shoulders and exited through
the back of the bank. The men waded through water
behind the bank thus covering any tracks or scent of their
departure. They eventually found their way to a parked
car that is unclear of its exact location where they report-
edly headed south towards Birmingham. It is believed
that from there the men split up, but their whereabouts
remain a mystery.
It was finally determined that the gang escaped with
$14,302.78 of gold, paper currency and silver. Despite the
huge financial loss and property damage the Bank of
Hartselle opened for business the following Monday.
Arthur Stephenson, the bank’s president, and I.V. Griffin,
the vice president, opened the doors and welcomed their
customers in with confident smiles as to discourage a
“run out.”
Though the people of Hartselle could do little during the
act of the crime they willingly pitched in to aid in the
cleanup efforts.
Arguably the criminals might have done a small portion
of good for the Bank of Hartselle. Despite the terrorizing
of the local business, the crime attracted the curiosity of
the surrounding state. It was reported that the four days
following the robbery that the Bank of Hartselle held
$10,000 more deposits than before the crime.
Though it only took a week for the attention to die
down, the robbery is still getting its fair share of attention.
Local play director Edd Balch, who was interviewed
prior to his death in November, was working on turning
the 1926 robbery into a play. Edd attempted this in the
past with a street side play only a few years ago, but he
wanted to see it made into a full time annual production
for the city of Hartselle.
The hope is to relive this remarkable event that had a
great impact on the then small town of Hartselle in the
“Down Memory Lane” event hosted by the Hartselle Fine
Arts Center.
ROBBERY 2, from 19
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ICaffeinecontrol
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STORY BY CLIF KNIGHT
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•Caffeine may reduce the risk of developing cancer.
•Caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of
Parkinson’s disease.
*Caffeine may lower the risk of developing Type 2
diabetes.
•Caffeine may reduce certain kind of hepatic cancers.
Negative effects of caffeine.
•Caffeine can increase vasoconstriction and blood
pressure.
•Caffeine may reduce control of fine motor move-
ments.
•Caffeine can stimulate urination.
•Caffeine can increase cortisol secretion.
•Caffeine can contribute to increased insomnia and
sleep latency.
•Caffeine withdrawal produces headache, fatigue and
decreased alertness.
•High doses of caffeine can cause anxiety.
•High caffeine consumption has been linked to an
increase in the likelihood of experiencing auditory
hallucinations.
•High caffeine consumption accelerates bone loss at
the spine in elderly postmenopausal women.
CAFFEINE 2, from 22
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Perfect ThanksgivingA show-stopping holiday meal that won’t break the bank
Roast Turkey withMushroom StuffingPrep: 25 minutesRoast: 3 hours 30 minutesStand: 10 minutesMakes: 12 servings3 1/2 cups Swanson ChickenStock (Regular or Unsalted)3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves,crushed1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves,crushed1/4 teaspoon ground blackpepper 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped(about 1/2 cup)1 small onion, coarselychopped (about 1/4 cup)1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (about 1 1/2 ounces)4 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)Vegetable cooking spray 1. Stir 1 3/4 cups stock, lemon juice, basil, thyme and 1/8teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.2. Heat remaining stock, remaining black pepper, celery,onion and mushrooms in a 4-quart saucepan over medi-um-high heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover andcook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.Remove saucepan from heat. Add stuffing to saucepanand mix lightly.3. Remove package of giblets and neck from turkey cavi-ty. Rinse turkey with cold water and pat dry with papertowel. Spoon stuffing lightly into neck and body cavities.
Fold any loose skin over stuffing.Tie ends of drumstickstogether.4. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roast-ing pan. Spray turkey with cooking spray. Brush withstock mixture. Insert meat thermometer into thickest partof meat, not touching bone.5. Roast at 325°F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until thermometerreads 180°F. Baste occasionally with stock mixture. Beginchecking for doneness after 3 hours of roasting time. Letturkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing.Notes:– Bake any remaining stuffing in a covered casserole withthe turkey for 30 minutes or until the stuffing is hot.– Stuffing in the turkey should reach 165°F.
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Green Bean CasserolePrep: 10 minutesBake: 30 minutesMakes: 12 servings (about 3/4 cup each)2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request)1 cup milk2 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper8 cups cooked cut green beans2 2/3 cups French’s French Fried Onions, divided1. Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cupsonions in 3-quart casserole.
2. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until bean mixture is hot andbubbling. Stir bean mixture. Sprinkle with remaining onions.3. Bake for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Cornbread Turkey Pot PiePrep: 15 minutesBake: 30 minutesMakes: 4 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each)1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)1 can (about 8 ounces) whole kernel corn,drained2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 package (about 8 ounces) corn muffin mix3/4 cup milk1 egg1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1. Heat oven to 400°F. Stir soup, corn and turkey in a 9-inch pieplate.2. Stir muffin mix, milk and egg in medium bowl just until com-bined. Spread batter over chicken mixture.3. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinklewith cheese.
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undreds of needy families in the Hartselle area will
benefits from the generosity of thousands who partici-
pated in this year’s Hartselle Day of Caring.
Canned and nonperishable food items inundated The
Caring Place in November as filled blue recycling bins arrived
from schools, churches, businesses and residential curbsides.
The number of food items collected totaled more than 8,200.
Bethel Baptist School students bagged the food (10 items per
bag) to facilitate its division among The Caring Place and food
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Bethel Baptist School students assistwith the collection of Caring Day items.
OUR WAY OF LIFE
Caring andsharingSchools, churches, businesses collectnonperishable food for needy families
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pantries at First Assembly of God, First Church of the Nazarene
and First United Methodist Church.
“If not for their help, it would take our volunteers several days to
sort the food and and bag it up for distribution,” said Virginia
Alexander, director of The Caring Place.
Cash donations received for the purchase of hams and turkeys
totaled over $1,000.
“We’re so thankful to the many volunteers who help each year
as well as each donor,” said Susan Seibert, project coordinator.
“Their generosity will ease the pain of many hurting families.”
Among the volunteers are personnel of the Hartselle Schools,
Hartselle Public Works and The Caring Place Volunteers.
The food will be distributed from The Caring Place and the three
participating churches prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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HHS Principal Jeff Hychehelps Alice Ann Glasgowwith a donation of cannedfood she collected forCaring Day.
Employees of ILPEA Industries in Hartselle donated over 30cases of canned food to The Caring Day food drive on Nov. 1.
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Spanish-speaking Seventh-Day Adventist Church
at 1704 Vest Road, Hartselle, is getting a new
building thanks to Maranatha Volunteers
International, a mission arm of Seventh-Day
Adventists.
Skilled carpenters and helpers began framing up the 40-
foot by 125-foot building on Oct. 11 and were putting on the
roof five days later.
”We’ll have it dried in and be gone from here on Oct. 25,”
said project coordinator Betty Beattie, a widow from
Wisconsin who has served as a Maranatha volunteer since
2001.
Working with her on the project are about 50 fellow
Seventh-Day Adventists who pick and choose the projects
they want to work on a year in advance.
“We have people here from at least eight states,” Beattie
pointed out. “Most of them are retired couples and everyone
has a job to do. Some are skilled plumbers, electricians, car-
penters and roofers. Others pitch in as carpenter’s helpers and
kitchen workers.
“Even though we are a diverse group, we all share the same
faith and are working for the Lord,” she added.
The new church building is replacing a smaller wood-frame
building that sustained major roof damage in a snowfall two
winters ago. It consists of a large sanctuary, classrooms,
kitchen and offices.
“I drove over and checked out the church building when we
were working on a project in New Albany, Miss.,” said
Roger Hatch, projects supervisor. “They had cables stretched
under the ceiling joists to keep the roof from falling in. There
was no doubt they needed a new building but didn’t have the
resources to built it themselves. I knew right away this was a
RELIGION
The Lord’s WorkMaranatha Volunteers build new Seventh-Day Adventist Church here
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Volunteers with Maranatha and the local churchcongregation work on the roof of a new Spanish-speaking Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hartselle.
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project that needed our help.”
The Maranatha organization provides the labor for church
building projects throughout the U.S. and many foreign coun-
tries with the local church being responsible only for the materi-
als and lodging. Volunteers, many of whom are in their 70s and
80s, travel to work sites in automobiles and motor homes and
participate in worship services before and after each work day
begins.
“We can’t believe this is happening,” said Misael Aguilar, a
church elder. “We needed a new building but couldn’t afford
one. This is the answer to our prayers.
“We now have 75 members including children,” he added.
“This will help us grow.”
“What we see taking place here is tremendous,” said Melvin
Eisele, president of the Gulf States Conference of Seventh Day
Adventists. “These people may never preach a sermon or teach
a Bible class but they’re doing what Jesus did as a carpenter.”
Retired Baptist minister Hank Smith of Decatur is working on
the project at the invitation of a Seventh-Day Adventist friend.
“We’ve worked together on past Baptist missions and he invit-
ed me to come help out on this project,” Smith stated. “It’s
something I can do and stay close to home. I’m happy anytime I
can be busy doing the work of the Lord.”
WORK, from 28 These three Maranatha Volunteersassemble an electrical entrance for thenew Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
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