Alabama Music Hall of Fame

American Idol is making a comeback and there is a lot of excitement about this week’s auditions at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.   Here’s a few answers to the some of the important questions people are asking about the Thursday auditions:

Where will the American Idol auditions be held? 617 US 72 West, Tuscumbia, at the Hall of Fame.

When should I line up for the auditions?
Registration and auditions will take place on the same day and you will audition on a first come, first served basis at Producer’s discretion.
Remember, auditions take place rain or shine! Audition start and finish times are subject to Producer’s sole discretion, but it is currently anticipated that auditions will start no later than 9:00 a.m. and will end no later than 5:00 p.m. on the audition day in each audition city. You will need to be in the area directed by Producer at that time. Even if you are in line before 9:00 a.m., Producer cannot guarantee that you will be seen for an audition, regardless of whether or not you have a wristband (or other form of identification provided by Producer) and/or seat ticket (if applicable). Some locations may prevent people from lining up before 6:00 a.m., so you must continue to check our website at www.abc.go.com/shows/american-idol DAILY for the most up-to-date audition schedule and information, including the time you need to be in line by. You should plan on arriving as early.
Producers reserve the right to audition people out of order of their place in line. THERE WILL BE NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ANY OF THE LOCATIONS.

What do I do on audition day?
Once you have your wristband (or other form of ID provided by Producer) and seat ticket (if applicable), you and your one guest (if applicable; if you are a minor, your guest must be your parent or guardian – see Auditioners Under 18 Years of Age above) will need to return at the appointed time for your audition. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED IN THE REGISTRATION & AUDITION CHECKLIST BELOW. The auditions likely will begin sometime around 9:00 a.m. Audition start and/or finish times are at the discretion of the Producer. You will need to be in your assigned seat at the appointed time.
While waiting in line to register and audition, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHER PEOPLE IN LINE. DO NOT CUT IN LINE. IF PRODUCERS DISCOVER THAT YOU HAVE CUT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER PERSON IN LINE, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS. Also, you may not hold a place in line for another person for an extended period of time.

What should I wear to the auditions?
Please do not wear any clothing or bring any items that have designer names, corporate or sports team names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate messages or words (for example, profanity). If you do wear such clothing, you may be required to remove it, turn it inside out or put on additional clothing to cover it. If you have any tattoos that contain any corporate or sports names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate message or words (for example, profanity), please cover the tattoo for your audition.

What should I sing at the auditions?
Be prepared to sing a song of your choice either a cappella (without music) or with your own instrumental accompaniment, e.g., a guitar. You should be prepared to sing at least two or possibly three songs. If you are called back to audition further, you may be asked again to sing two songs a cappella, one of which may or may not be from a list that will be provided to you by the Producer at that time. The other song, if requested by Producer, may be a song of your choice. All rules and procedures are subject to change at Producer’s sole and absolute discretion.

Will everyone in line have the opportunity to audition?
This will depend on how many people show up for the auditions. Although we would love to audition everyone who registers, it may be impossible given time constraints built into our schedule. There is no guarantee that everyone who registers will be given the opportunity to audition. If time is running short, Producer may select people to audition (regardless of how early they arrived) based on performing ability, style, personality and other factors, at Producer’s sole discretion.

Are auditions by appointment or is it “cattle call” style?
Auditions are not by appointment. All those auditioning in each city will appear at the same designated place during the times determined by the Producers. Producer may, at its sole and absolute discretion, select any eligible person to advance further in the audition process and/or participate in the American Idol® competition regardless of whether the eligible person has attended any of the audition cities listed above or auditioned in any other manner available.

What paperwork will I need?

See the checklist at http://www.abc.go.com/shows/american-idol

Source: ABC

PoBoys in Downtown Tuscumbia closes

TUSCUMBIA–Lovers of PoBoys Cajun cooking and the like will now have to travel to New Orleans Transfer on Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals to get a PoBoy sandwich.  The owners of PoBoys have closed for health reasons.

PoBoys at 104 South Main Street closed on Aug 27th and posted this on their Facebook Page:

Effective Sunday August 27th we will be closing our doors at PoBoys.

Due to current health issues we are no longer able to meet the demands of restaurant ownership. It has been an honor to serve our many friends and customers over the past five years. Our staff has been some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet. We would like to say thank you for your service and dedication, you are the greatest. We wish all the best to the beautiful town of Tuscumbia and all the people who make it their home. You welcomed us with open arms and made us a part of Tuscumbia and we will never forget that.
God bless you and thank you again.

We at Shoals Insider really hate to see them go. We loved the food too. We pray for a speedy recovery and good luck on your future endeavors.

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall welcomed the Trump Administration’s decision Tuesday to end the unlawful Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program which was implemented by an Obama administration memo in 2012.

The DACA program, which granted legal presence and work eligibility to hundreds of thousands of otherwise unlawfully present aliens, usurped the authority of Congress and faced legal challenge by a coalition of ten states including Alabama.

“I am proud that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed with me that the DACA program is ‘an unconstitutional exercise of authority by the Executive Branch,’” said Attorney General Marshall. “Only Congress has the authority to make U.S. immigration law.

“The Trump Administration’s action is a victory for the Constitution and the rule of law and it restores Congress’s rightful role in overseeing U.S. immigration policy. Only the Legislative Branch of the Federal government can decide whether programs like DACA should become immigration law. That question is now back in the hands of Congress.”

On June 29, 2017, Attorney General Marshall joined a coalition of ten state Attorneys General asking the Trump administration to end the unlawful DACA program by September 5, 2017, or face a legal challenge.

TUSCUMBIA–You can feel the excitement in the air as the American Idol Bus has arrived in the Shoals area to begin auditions for contestants to be on the international hit music show.

Tuscumbia city officials tell the Shoals Insider they are expecting a big turnout for the event.

Producers say there will be no camping overnight or sleeping at the audition site the night before to get a better place in line.

The line will start to form at 6:00 a.m. and auditions will start at 9:00 a.m. and end around 5:00 p.m.

If you are unable to make the audition, you can submit your video audition online by clicking here.

You can do both an online video audition and an in person audition at the Hall of Fame.

The show is returning to ABC in 2018 and will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

The groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others.

American Idol alumni are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million album sales, 47 Platinum records, 95 Gold records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257 million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award.

Jeff Roland

Shoals Insider – Keeping You Informed

Ron Rand

TUSCUMBIA– On September 12th, Tuesday evening, from 5 to 7pm, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame will host a special Book Event & Signing for Ronald Rand’s new book, “CREATE!” and A Benefit for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame locat-ed at 617 on Highway 72 West in Tuscumbia, Alabama with special music guests in-cluding Jim Seales, Mitchell Curtis, Michael Curtis and Donny Carpenter of Three Wheel Drive, Travis Wammack, Jake Landers, Kerry Gilbert, Alyssa Ashley and Hugh Banks of The KGB Band, Will McFarlane, and Eddie Martin, Tony Lee and Malcolm Singleton of the Wildwood Ruminators.
The Special Book Event kicks off with music from 5 to 6pm, followed by an exciting Panel Discussion on Creativity 6-7pm with many of the music artists including author of CREATE! Ronald Rand, Tonya S. Holly, Jerry Masters, world-renowned portrait artist Martha Carpenter and one of America’s finest landscape painters, Tim Stevenson. Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Stevenson will be exhibiting some of their large paintings related to music, plus iconic photographs displayed by acclaimed Atlanta-based photographer, Parish Kohanim, and needlepoint by Muscle Shoals native, Jan Masters. Admission is free and contributions will be accepted to benefit the Alabama Hall of Fame. Seating is first come, first serve. For more info call: (256) 381-4417. Visit CreatetheBook.com & Alamhof.org

Ronald Rand’s new book, “CREATE!” features over 100 rare interviews including local artists Jim Seales, Travis Wammack, Martha Carpenter & Tim Stevenson plus Carol Burnett, Chaka Khan, Ben Vereen, Ellen Burstyn, Phylicia Rashad, Kelsey Grammer, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Christopher Plummer, Patch Adams, Chita Rivera, Carol Channing, Dick Cavett, Bill T. Jones, Tony Randall sharing their insights on creating art.
Ronald Rand’s new book, “CREATE!” Includes over 150 full-color paintings, photo-graphs and artwork including Al Hirschfeld, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Carolyn D Palm-
er, Martha Carpenter,Tim Stevenson, Tommy Tune, Sire Derek Walcott, Michael Shane
Neal, Stephen Lang, and Robert Wilson.
Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theatre in New York City
has said: “An enriching book for everyone, “CREATE!” captures the passion of creativity
in the theater, music, dance, in fact, all the arts. An invaluable guide to the inner workings
of the artist’s vision.”
CREATE! also includes such greats as Edward Albee, F. Murray Abraham, Ruby Dee &
Ossie Davis, Elie Wiesel, Tony Randall & Jack Klugman, Katherine Dunham, Lucie
Arnaz, Elizabeth Ashley, Olympia Dukakis, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Horton Foote,
Sheldon Harnick – lyricist of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Jerry Orbach, Sylvia Sidney, Marvin
Hamlisch, Charles Strouse – composer of “Annie,” Spalding Gray, and Eugenia Zukerman
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located in Tuscumbia, is located not too far from the
banks of the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, opened its doors in 1987. Showcasing
a multitude of heralded musicians from the state of Alabama who have had a
significant impact through their performing, song-writing, management, and publishing,
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame honors its “achievers,” through informative exhibitions,
a bronze star on their Walk of Fame, and their inclusion in the Hall of Fame roster.
Among the Hall of Fame’s 12,500 square foot exhibit halls you’ll find displays honoring
many stars from Alabama including Hank Williams, Lionel Richie Nat King Cole, Shenandoah,
Travis Wammack, Tammy Wynette, Emmylou Harris, the group Alabama, W.C.
Handy, among many other important Alabama-born artists.
Ronald Rand, author of CREATE! is an International Goodwill Cultural Ambassador,
performing in his 16th year around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE
ART! as Harold Clurman, appearing at theaters, international festivals and universities
in 23 countries and 20 states. Best-selling author of “Acting Teachers of America,” Rand
is the Founder and Publisher of “The Soul of the American Actor” Newspaper in its 19th
year, and an international renowned director. His award-winning production of LUV continues
into its 4th sold-out year at Sarajevo’s Chamber Theatre 55. Librettist of a new
opera, IBSEN, about the famous playwright, Henrik Ibsen, Rand has been a visiting
guest professor at over seventy-five universities around the world, including recently
performing and teaching at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. He recently played Captain
Keller in a new solo presentation in “The Tuscumbia I Know” as part of The Helen
Keller Festival. Visit: CreatetheBook.com, LetItBert.com, SoulAmericanActor.com
“CREATE!” can be found at Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com — softcover Edition
$42 — Special Hardcover Edition $72 — Kindle $19.99

MONTGOMERY–Attorney General Steve Marshall warned this weekend those who might exploit the ongoing bad weather for illegal profit that Alabama’s price gouging law, which was activated by Governor Kay Ivey in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, remains in effect under the threat of Hurricane Irma.

On September 8, Governor Ivey declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma which is anticipated to affect Alabama by the end of the weekend extending into early next week. In her declaration, Governor Ivey cited her previous emergency proclamations of August 30, 2017, September 1, 2017, and September 6, 2017, including notice that the imposition of unconscionable prices (commonly referred to as “price gouging”) during the State of Emergency is unlawful.

Attorney General Marshall urged citizens to be cautious of those who would prey upon them through crimes such as price gouging and home repair fraud. He also warned that anyone who seeks to take advantage of the public will be held accountable.

Alabama’s price gouging law comes into effect when the Governor declares a State of Emergency, and it prohibits the “unconscionable pricing” of items for sale or rent. Although what constitutes an unconscionable price is not specifically set forth in state law, a price that is 25 percent or more above the average price charged in the same area within the last 30 days–unless the increase can be attributed to a reasonable cost– is a prima facie case of unconscionable pricing. The penalty is a fine of up to $1,000 per violation, and those determined to have willfully and continuously violated this law may be prohibited from doing business in Alabama.

Consumers and officials can report any problems of alleged fraud or illegal price gouging to the Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection by calling toll-free 1-800-392-5658, visiting the Attorney General’s website at www.ago.alabama.gov, or by writing to 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130.

FLORENCE, Ala. — Shelby Wall scored in the 12th minute and the University of North Alabama women’s soccer team rolled on to a 4-1 Gulf South Conference win over Union at the UNA Soccer Complex.

With the win, UNA improved to 3-1 overall and is 2-0 in Gulf South Conference play. Union falls to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the GSC.

Wall’s third goal of the season gave the Lions the early lead at the 11:56 mark and UNA would never trail. Beatriz Fernandes assisted on the first goal of the day and UNA made it 2-0 at 21:28 when Margarida Sousa netted her second goal of the year. Kristen Sinden put the ball in play off a corner kick and Haley Yarber headed the ball to Sousa for the goal.

Union’s Shelby High scored unassisted at the 23:23 mark to cut UNA’s lead to 2-1 at intermission. Wall scored her second goal of the day and fourth of the season in the 57th minute off a free kick that she blasted around the wall into the lower right corner of the net.

UNA’s final goal came off another Sinden corner kick at the 69:40 mark when Haley Yarber netted her first goal of the season.

North Alabama was out-shot 11 to 10 by Union in the match.

UNA goalkeeper Shelby Thornton recorded three saves.

The Lions play at Auburn-Montgomery on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

Reverend Ron Craig

Notice that in Matthew 28:20, Jesus promised to be with His followers all the days (literal Greek) all the way to the end of this age (which is not over yet). That has to mean that whatever He both commanded them and promised them should continue (as far as Christ was concerned) until His Second Coming. And, Mark 16:15-20 reinforces His command, (“Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.”), as well as His promise to be personally with them, as they obeyed His command, (“They went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Word with [supernatural] signs following.”) What were some of those signs?

Casting out demons (which today would help solve many world problems), and healing the sick (supernaturally; which would remedy a major portion of mankind’s painful problems).
If the reader can just lay aside all theological speculation, we can reach a biblical conclusion. Writings known as The Early Church Fathers reveal that, the very same supernatural ministry Jesus started continued through certain groups of believers into the fourth century. Subsequent church history proves that different groups of believers down to this day have believed and practiced what Jesus Christ commanded back then, and have obtained the same results. One book I recommend other than my own is 2000 YEARS OF CHARISMATIC CHRISTIANITY, authored by Eddie Hyatt, and published by Charisma House. Dare to get a copy and read it. All of my books too! Each is well worth the price.
It is obvious, then, that God expects believing believers to remedy some of the world’s problems. Which problems, and how many of them, to be discussed later. Also, I challenge anyone to provide one Scripture that suggests the Lord’s commands and promises were supposed to be limited in scope and time. When did either of them change? Might we need to rethink some of our theology?

(If you are not a committed member of some other Christian fellowship, you are invited to visit Living Way Fellowship at 2041 County Road 73, in Killen area. From Killen, going north on US 43, turn right on County Road 73 and go 2 and 1/2 miles. We are on the right. You can’t miss the sign out front—Living Way Fellowship. Sunday 10:00 A.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Ron Craig is the pastor, teacher and Christian book author. Contact us at ronwritercraig@gmail.com, or log onto our church website at www.livingwayfellowshiponline.org.)

FLORENCE–Hurricane Irma evacuees have inundated the Shoals area starting this past weekend as Florida officials ordered an evacuation.

Florence city officials came out Monday to help welcome the evacuees to the Shoals. Florence Mayor Steve Holt and Council members Kaytrina Simmons and Michelle Eubanks helped serve food to the evacuees.

Officials tell the Shoals Insider approximately 250,000 evacuees are staying in Alabama.

The Shoals area hospitality community has risen to the occasion to take care of those fleeing the hurricanes.

The Baymont Inn in Florence has partnered with several restaurants and churches to provide meals to feed up to 500 hurricane evacuees.

The meals will be offered tonight through Wednesday for all evacuees staying in area local hotels, campgrounds or with friends and family.

The meals will be available, free of charge, beginning at 5:00 p.m. each night in the Baymont Inn and Suites Kitchen at 115 Ana Drive, Florence.

If you need further information, please call 256-764-5326.

Lauderdale County Divorces for July 2017

Gary K. Stinnett V. Megan Cole Stinnett

Karal Hasani Efia Battle-EL V. Trudy Yvonne Battle-EL

LaMarcus Darcy V. NeNe Susan Okereke

Toni Murphy V. Matthew Ray Tidwell

Rebecca Jean Moss V. James Daniel Moss

Jeffery Rolin Broadfoot V. Katherine Lee Broadfoot

Joseph Luther Wilson V. Heather LeAnn Wilson

Genny Rebecca Thigpen V. Ronnie Glen Thigpen

James Craig McIntyre V. Olivia Dell McIntyre

William Phillip Rhodes V. Kayla Breanna Rhodes

Beth Ann Scott V. Everett Michell Scott

Michael Lee Richey V. Sharon Lynne Richey

Whitney Webb Mangina V. Matthew Ross Mangina

Aaron Shane Gray V. Kayla Nicole Gray

Joshua Coggins V. Alyson Coggins

Lindsay J Kerr V. Joel W. Kerr

Donna Sue Poss V. Bobby Joe Poss

Brain Earwood V. Lorie G. Earwood

Mary-Catherine Contreras V. Anthony Kevin Contreras

Wendy Webber V. Ray Alan Webber

Stephanie Jo-Anne Jones V. Eric Dwayne Jones

John Glen Smith V. Misty Michelle Smith

Christopher Connor Hathcote V. Darcy Brook Hathcote

Alexa Nicole Lesser V. Caleb Douglas Lesser

Angela Hope Foster V. Jason Daniel Foster

Brittany Desirea Roberson V. Steven Zachary Butler

Jennifer J. Todd V. Michael Scott Todd

Tina Ann Elmore V. Kevin Dewight Elmore

Velma Diane Atkinson V. Jeffery Ray Atkinson

Rachel Lynn Berry V. Christopher Jonathan Brock

Brianna Charles Paduganan V. Gabriel Michael Paduganan

Dave Barry

The University of North AL will host Dave Barry on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Norton Auditorium on the UNA Campus. The event is Free, no ticket required.

Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was a lot easier than working.

For many years he wrote a newspaper column that appeared in more than 500 newspapers and generated thousands of letters from readers who thought he should be fired. Despite this, Barry won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary, although he misplaced it for several years, which is why his wife now keeps it in a secure location that he does not know about. One of Barry’s columns was largely responsible for the movement to observe International Talk Like a Pirate Day every year on September 19. This is probably his most enduring achievement.

Barry has written more than 30 books, including the novels Big Trouble, Lunatics, Tricky Business and, most recently, Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster). He has also written a number of books with titles like I’ll Mature When I’m Dead, which are technically classified as nonfiction, although they contain numerous lies. Two of Barry’s books were the basis for the CBS sitcom Dave’s World, which can probably still be seen on cable TV in certain underdeveloped nations. Barry lives in Miami with his family and a dog that is determined to urinate on every square inch of North America.

RUSSELLVILLE–A two-vehicle crash at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, has claimed the life of a Russellville man. William Alexander Wellman, 24, was killed when the 2006 Suzuki motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2007 Honda pickup. Wellman was transported to Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Honda was not injured. The crash occurred on Franklin County 48, ten miles east of Russellville.

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the first mobile medical application to help treat substance use disorders (SUD). The Reset application is intended to be used with outpatient therapy to treat alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUDs. The application is not intended to be used to treat opioid dependence.

“This is an example of how innovative digital technologies can help provide patients access to additional tools during their treatment,” said Carlos Peña, Ph.D., M.S., director of the Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices in FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “More therapy tools means a greater potential to help improve outcomes, including abstinence, for patients with substance use disorder.”
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SUD occurs when an individual’s recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school or home. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a diagnosis of substance use disorder is based on evidence of impaired control, social impairment, risky use and pharmacological criteria.
The Reset device is a mobile medical application system containing a patient application and clinician dashboard.
The device delivers cognitive behavioral therapy to patients to teach the user skills that aid in the treatment of SUD and are intended to increase abstinence from substance abuse and increase retention in outpatient therapy programs. The system is intended to be used in conjunction with outpatient therapy and in addition to a contingency management system, a widely-used program for treating SUD that uses a series of incentives to reward patients for adherence to their treatment program.
The FDA reviewed data from a multi-site, unblinded 12-week clinical trial of 399 patients who received either standard treatment or standard treatment with the addition of a desktop-based version of Reset which could be accessed at the clinic or at home. The data showed a statistically significant increase in adherence to abstinence for the patients with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUD in those who used Reset, 40.3 percent, compared to the patients who did not, 17.6 percent. The clinical trial did not demonstrate the effectiveness of using the Reset device in patients reporting opioids as their substance of abuse.

The Reset device is indicated as a prescription-only adjunct treatment for patients with SUD who are not currently on opioid replacement therapy, who do not abuse alcohol solely, or whose primary substance of abuse is not opioids.

Data from the clinical studies did not indicate any side effects associated with the device. The adverse events evaluated were typical of patients with SUD, including cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal events, depression, mania, suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation and attempts.
The Reset device was reviewed through the de novo premarket review pathway, a regulatory pathway for some low- to moderate-risk devices that are novel and for which there is no legally marketed predicate device to which the device can claim substantial equivalence.

The FDA permitted marketing of the Reset device to Pear Therapeutics.

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

(BPT) – Often spending their days hunched over phones, tablets or computers and their free time at spin class or playing sports, millennials are the next generation poised to experience chronic pain. Even at their young age, millennials say acute and chronic pain are already interfering with their quality of life.

But while older generations are more likely to turn to medication for pain relief, millennials’ preferred method is lifestyle changes such as exercising, eating right, quitting smoking and losing weight, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in conjunction with September’s Pain Awareness Month.

The survey also found that millennials were half as likely as baby boomers to have turned to opioids to manage pain, and 1 in 5 millennials regret that they used the highly addictive painkillers.

But while the results reflect a positive trend, they also reveal a knowledge gap. The survey found many millennials were:

* More likely to obtain opioids inappropriately. One in 10 millennials (ages 18-36) obtained opioids through another household member’s prescription, compared to 3 percent of Gen Xers (37-52), 1 percent of baby boomers (53-71) and none of the silent generation (72-92).

* More likely to think it’s OK to take an opioid without a prescription. Nearly 30 percent of millennials thought it was OK to take an opioid without a prescription, compared to 20 percent of Gen Xers, 12 percent of baby boomers and 3 percent of the silent generation.

* AND less likely to dispose of leftover opioids safely. In fact, 1 in 5 millennials said they “did not know” the best way to safely dispose of opioids, and only 37 percent were aware that a collection center at a local police station, hospital pharmacy or drug store was the best method of disposal.

“It’s encouraging that millennials see the value of opting for safer and often more effective methods of managing pain,” said ASA President Jeffrey Plagenhoef, M.D. “But clearly they are in need of further education because using opioids initially to treat pain can turn into a lifelong struggle with addiction.”

Learning how to manage pain is vital: 75 percent of millennials say they have had acute pain (which comes on suddenly and lasts less than three months) and nearly 60 percent have experienced chronic pain (which lasts longer than three months). The source of that pain is reflective of millennials’ lifestyle, including technology use (leading to eye strain, neck aches, hand or finger pain, wrist or arm pain), migraines and sports injuries.

It’s important to address pain before it interferes with quality of life by seeing the right specialist for pain management. Whatever the age, people in severe pain who don’t find relief through lifestyle changes should see a physician who specializes in pain management, such as a physician anesthesiologist who has the expertise and training to best help manage pain.

To help all generations cope with pain, ASA offers the following tips:

* Take a break from devices and gaming. To avoid aches from smartphone, tablet and gaming overuse, use devices at eye level instead of looking down for long periods of time, which puts strain on your neck and back. To avoid digital eye strain, look away from the screen every 20 seconds and don’t sit too close to the screen.

* Don’t be a weekend warrior. Whether you plan to hit the basketball court after many years away or do CrossFit weekly, ease into it. Warm up your muscles and stretch to avoid pain and injury. If you think you’ve been injured, see a pain management specialist right away.

* Remember to move. Whether you’re in the library studying or at a desk job, get up and move at least once an hour, if not more.

* Get healthy. Take charge of your health now and engage in healthy lifestyle changes before chronic pain sets in. Maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet. Quit smoking.

* Take and dispose of opioids the right way. If prescribed opioids, ask your physician questions about taking them appropriately. If you have leftover opioids, dispose of them at a collection center at a local police station, hospital pharmacy or drugstore. This will ensure that others who have not been prescribed the opioids do not have access to them.

For more information about pain treatment and the importance of seeing a physician anesthesiologist, visit the ASA’s pain management page at www.asahq.org/whensecondscount.

Job seekers apply for jobs during the 2016 Northwest Alabama Job Fair at NW-SCC

MUSCLE SHOALS — Avoid the long registration lines by pre-registering at nwscc.edu for the second annual Northwest Alabama Job Fair to be held October 17 and 18 at Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC).

Online pre-registration opens today, September 15 and remain open until October 16. NW-SCC will host the job fair Tuesday, October 17, from 4 – 8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals campus.

“The job fair will be an excellent way for employers to recruit upcoming Northwest-Shoals graduates, current students, university graduates and area residents,” said Dr. Humphrey Lee, NW-SCC President. “We are expecting a great event with employers from all over Northwest Alabama.”

Prior to the job fair, the Shoals Career Center will be providing FREE “Job Shops,” teaching job seekers how to best handle the process of finding a new or better job, on an as-needed basis. Job seekers can take advantage of everything from resume` writing assistance, interviewing techniques, dressing for success and much more. The Shoals Career Center is open from 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.; Monday – Friday. For more information, call 256.383.5610 or email sheffield@alcc.alabama.gov.

Along with industry representatives, the Shoals Career Center and the following NW-SCC programs: Ready to Work, Adult Education, Career Technical, and Admissions/Financial Aid will have booths with representatives to assist and answer any questions people may have.

The Northwest Alabama Job Fair is a joint partnership between AIDT, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, NW-SCC, Shoals Career Center and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the job fair, please visit https://www.nwscc.edu/your-path-starts-here/special-programs/northwest-alabama-job-fair. If you are a company that would like to participate, please contact Amanda Terry, Career Services Coordinator at 256.331.8062 or amanda.terry@nwscc.edu.

MUSCLE SHOALS–Tomorrow, Saturday, September 16th is a very special day for lots of people and a very special day for us at the Shoals Insider. It’s the Annual Remembering Alex Denton Day: A Day for St. Jude at the Muscle Shoals Recreation Center.

The event will be from 10 am until 2 pm in the inside gymnasiums 1 and 2. There will be a silent auction for all kinds of Alabama and Auburn sports memorabilia. Don’t miss the face painting and vendor booths, a raffle, and inflatables. So, if that’s not enough you will also get to meet Captain America or Spiderman or both. I have it on excellent authority that one of them will be at the event.

The event is held in honor of Alex Denton, who went to be with the Lord due to childhood leukemia. Alex was receiving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis at the time of his passing.

All proceeds go to St. Jude research. Regardless of what you have going on Saturday make a designated effort to come out and join in all the excitement.

Jeff Roland

Shoals Insider – Keeping You Informed

LEIGHTON–A single-vehicle crash at 2:40 p.m. today, Sept. 16, has claimed the life of a Leighton man. Angelo Lavon Montgomery, 49, was killed when the Chrysler 300 he was driving left the roadway, struck a mailbox, fence, and a tree. Montgomery, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Jarmon Lane two miles north of Leighton. Although circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, preliminary findings have indicated that alcohol was a factor in the crash. State Troopers continue to investigate.

RUSSELLVILLE- A single-vehicle crash at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, has claimed the life of a Double Springs man. Troopers tell the Shoals Insider, Christopher Allen Turner, 41, was killed when the 2001 Volvo truck he was driving left the roadway and overturned.

Turner, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred on Alabama 243, 12 miles south of Russellville.

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

Jeff Roland