EVENT Magazine January - February 2016

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HSO Symphony Ball | Stars Dancing For HEALS | Galaxy of Lights | Margarita Ball JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016

MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1

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January / February 2016

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Contents

14 HSO Symphony Ball

Events 14

HSO Symphony Ball

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Galaxy of Lights VIP Party

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Stars Dancing for HEALS

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Margarita Ball

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HudsonAlpha Tie a Ribbon

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Dinner at the Vineyard

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Amazing Lash Ribbon Cutting

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22 Stars Dancing for HEALS 62 64

12 Editor’s Letter

BMW Brunch Street Scene: EVENT Magazine Release Party Grace Club Cyber Security

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Autumn Evening

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Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

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27th Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner

Margarita Ball

Style Revel Grand Opening

Editorials 20

Spotlight: Brigadier General U.S. Army, Retired Dan Montgomery

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Feature: Health and Wellness

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Centerstage: Suzanne Newton

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Fashion: Winter’s Most Wanted Outerwear

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Business Profile: Alison Wellness Clinic

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Taste: Pickin’ Chicken

Cotillion Announcement Style Revel Grand Opening

56 Calendar

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31 On The Cover: George and Tracy Jones at Margarita Ball Photo by Steve Babin

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53 Huntsville Happenings

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Tsars’ Cabinet at HMA

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10 Publisher’s Letter

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Happy New Year Huntsville! I am hoping that each and every one of us has a happy and prosperous new year. I plan on 2016 being the best yet for myself as well as my company. As I look to the future, I wish to improve on my own life and relationships with my family and friends. I am also hopeful for our country and more peace in this world in the coming year.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater parties have come and gone, thankfully. Let me tell you, I have seen some really ugly sweaters this Christmas. Now we turn our attention back to some semblance of normal life, with the exception of any crazy New Year’s resolution. Even the resolutions which I feel are small steps toward change for a better life seem hard for me — I am definitely a creature of habit.

I do wish you well for your resolutions and endeavors for 2016!

Please shop local and support the businesses you see advertising in this issue.

It is because of them we are able to produce this publication for you to enjoy.

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President/Publisher Todd Stephenson Editor Lori Boatfield Writers Melissa Gerrish Elizabeth Keister Contributing Writers Brooke Lehman Judy Ryals Creative Director/Graphic Design Patty Satterly Website/Graphic Design Scott Seeley Photographers Danielle Adamek Steve Babin Sarah Bélanger Mark Jaeger Jeff White Contributing Photographers Carole Forêt Jennifer Fouts-Detulleo Meghan Medlin Jennifer Tarkington Director of Sales Carolyn Stephenson Account Executives Susan Conner Ann Lane Distribution Victor Mace Huntsville EVENT Magazine is published bi-monthly by Event Magazine, LLC, P.O. Box 14219, Huntsville, AL 35815 For advertising information please call 256.533.8078 or e-mail advertise@eventhuntsville.com For editorial information or to request coverage of an event, please visit our web site at www.eventhuntsville.com

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Editor’s Note

Who can believe it’s 2016? What a whirlwind the last year was — it flew by in a flash! As we celebrate another year of publication in Huntsville, we look forward to showcasing the most fun and meaningful events, giving you insight into generous and remarkable people, and highlighting the businesses that keep our community’s commerce alive.

This issue, our focus is health — not just getting thinner, but getting fitter and feeling even better. We feature experts in the fields of fitness, nutrition and supplements who give the best advice about how to work toward a healthier lifestyle. In the Business Profile we step into Alison Wellness, whose goal is to help individuals promote vitality while combating the aging process. Take a journey into the mind/body balance in the Centerstage with Suzanne Newton, a yoga practitioner and instructor who’s traveled the country and come back home to Huntsville.

Shining our Spotlight on Brigadier General Dan Montgomery gives a glimpse into his career-long service of our country, plus his contributions to the Huntsville community.

We’ve enjoyed being around town covering events this season! From the Symphony Ball and the Margarita Ball, to the openings of two vibrant new businesses, Amazing Lash and Style Revel, we’ve been out in full force to show you what’s going on in the Huntsville area.

When you see the smiling faces of your friends and family in these pages, pay special attention to the advertisers who make it all possible. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do. Support their businesses and don’t forget to tell them you saw them in EVENT!

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Huntsville Symphony Ball

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

Group photos by Mark Jaeger

Emily Brown, Anne Brooke Payne, Lillie Rice, Taylor Morrow, Chandlar Smith, Lindsay Douglas

The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild had the honor of presenting 33 young women on October 24, in the Von Braun Center North Hall at the 52nd Symphony Ball. Over 770 patrons, guests, friends and family attended the formal presentation “An Enchanted Southern Evening,” chaired by Nancy Colin.

Inside the North Hall, table arrangements were antiqued silver compotes and cylindrical glass bowls containing hydrangeas, varying shades of pink roses, and bells of Ireland, arranged by Carl Casiday of Lola’s in Sheffield. A focal point of the hall was a white canopy of taffeta that appeared to float above the dance floor.

The Symphony Orchestra strings and trumpets provided the perfect music during cocktail hour, followed by the debutante presentation and a waltz with the debutantes and their fathers. The Craig Duncan Orchestra performed music for dancing the night away.

Guests dined on sliced pear salad and mixed greens with pear vinaigrette, filet of beef with roasted red pepper sauce, scalloped potatoes, bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus, and Marsala mascarpone mousse with chocolate beignets.

Ginger Pearson, Lauren Merical, Melanie Hinson, Paige Muller, Lauren Muller

The Symphony Guild sponsors the debutante program annually as a fundraiser for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Young women invited to debut are college sophomores with a history of community involvement. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $2.7 million to support orchestral music for the community. n continued on page 16

Back row: Steve Thornton, George Smith, John Johnson, Skipper Colin Front row: Andrew Jeffrey Albert, Ed Rush, Nancy Colin, Richard Van Valkenburgh, Randy Roper, Patrick Robbins

Debbie & Ben Washburn

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Janet Skidmore, Sharon Gartrell

Alice Robinson, Shannon Clemons, Geri Brown

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Christine & Mike Wicks

HSO Symphony Ball cont’d

Front Row: Anna Grace South, Camille Nicole Shockley, Emily Rachel Lapidus, Josephine Ann Tucker, Susan Will Purvis, Mary Scott Pearson Second Row: Lily Margaret Brooks, Lauren Grace Stevens, Mary Morgan Plott, Allyson Elizabeth Nuwayhid, Mallory Frances Castellow, Stephanie Nicole Gilbert, Cameron Ann Seeley Back Row: Sarah Gwin Moore, Katherine Hill Vest, Hughston Elizabeth May, Mary Katherine Russell

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Eric Michael White, Savannah Chappell

Front Row: Lauren Elizabeth Lowe, Sarah Reagan Tepool, Callie Christina Bragg, Abbie Porter Rodgers, Mary Margaret Ragland, Jordan Akin Lee Second Row: Marian Witty Crump, AnnaMarie Marona, Leah Jeane Honkanen, Madeline Jewel Rushing, Lauren Alis Layton, Keeley Malone McMurray,Anna Catherine Brooks Back Row: Mary Gray Lindstrom, Catherine Joseph Rasco, Emily Ann Clemons

Heather Cate, Julie Lowe, Caroline Parker

Front row (left to right): Betsy Lowe, Ivy Albert, Amelia Summerville, Pam Gann, Nancy Colin (Ball Chair), Debbie Washburn, Suzanne O’Connor, Donna Shergy Second row (left to right): Sharon Gartrell, Donna Rush, Linda Akenhead, Debbie Overcash, Karen Kiss, Daphne Reed, Josie Craig, Anne Compton Burke, Patti Thornton, Lee Anne Smith, Janet Skidmore Third row (left to right): Kim Johnson, Beth Wise, Brenda Milberger, Lee Anne Bostick Fourth row (left to right): Theresa Taylor, Pennie Keene, Paige Prozan, Susan Todd, Lori Gregory

Theresa Taylor, Amelia Summerville, Paige Prozan, Susan Todd

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Tamara Huron, Carol Lambdin

Roy Day, Sue Day

Lynn Carden, Marc Jacobson, Linda Green, Mike DeMaioribus, Terry Lewis, Paul Bogosian

Galaxy of Lights Party Celebrated the Season Photos by Danielle Adamek

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The Galaxy of Lights extravaganza kicked off with a VIP party on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

HBG Director of Marketing Carol Casey said, “The event is held as a thank you to our many Galaxy of Lights sponsors and to kick off the Galaxy of Lights season.” The party marked ten years of the celebration.

Clementine’s Catering Inc. provided fare for the party with flowers and décor arranged

by VIP Party Chair, Carolyn Faraci; Co-Chair, Linda Brown; Galaxy Chair, Ann Tippie; Co-Chair, Sharon Cruce and Arbor Chair, Beverly Sullivan. Special guests included the Galaxy Sponsors, Garden Board, Galaxy Guys and Gals and Galaxy Chairs. Steve Metz of Metropolitan Disc Jockey Service entertained guests, plus a visit from the jolly ole elf, Bob Boyer as Santa Claus.

The event was sponsored by Jerry Damson Honda Acura. n

Marc & Denise Jacobson, Scott & Amy Edwards

Paula Steigerwald, Terry Lewis Denise Vickers, Becky Shores Karen Brennan, Jayne Funderburk, Donna Krabill, Vanessa Powell

Dave Seay, Jo Seay, Tim Steigerwald

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Becky Brown, Greg Rice

Stephanie & Chris Jackson

Linda Green, Russell Chunn, Paula Steigerwald

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Dan Montgomery Brigadier General U.S. Army, Retired

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Spotlight

Written by Elizabeth Keister Photo by Steve Babin

Brigadier General Dan Montgomery has dedicated his career to the United States Military since 1967. He served his country in the Army for thirty-two years and continues to support U.S. forces, post-retirement. After being appointed the Lead Executive in the Huntsville area, General Montgomery supports both the Veteran and Active Duty Military community with Northrop Grumman. Additionally he built a business run by service-disabled veterans who strive to provide value-added technical and security services to the government and industry customers.

EVENT: As the co-founder of Strategic Defense Solutions, what is your main goal within the defense sector?

DM: When we started, one of our main goals was to win contracts that would provide jobs for veterans. We have accomplished this task and now we foster both professional and personal growth within our team. Our principal contract is C-RAM and it requires people with experience in a combat zone. So, as it turns out, about 75% of our company is composed of are veterans.

EVENT: What brought you to Huntsville?

DM: The Army brought me, in 1992. I was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and had planned to retire, but was selected to be the Program Manager for the Air Defense Command and Control System. I made the decision to do one more assignment.

I was then selected for promotion to Brigadier General and assigned as the PEO Air and Missile Defense. Fortunately, that job was in Huntsville so I got to stay right here.

EVENT: What does your community involvement consist of?

DM: When I was CLE at Northrop Grumman, I served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and on the boards of many other non-profit organizations.

I participated in both the Huntsville/Madison County and Alabama Leadership programs, which are both excellent programs. I still serve on the Heart of the Valley YMCA Board and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Foundation Board. I really believe in and support what the YMCA stands for in putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all and their support for Military families. The USSRC is a national treasure and it is right here in Huntsville. It does so much, not the least of which is preserving history, while also educating and inspiring our children. n

EVENT: How did your involvement in the military begin?

DM: While in college, I signed up for ROTC. I did not have a profession I wanted to pursue, so thought two years in the Army would be a good way to get some experience and decide what I wanted to do. Well...two years turned into 32 years.

So, you might say I stumbled into my career decision, but it was the best stumble I could possibly have had!

EVENT: To what areas have you been deployed?

DM: I started my military career in 1967, so Vietnam was very much at the forefront of every soldier’s thoughts and assignments. However, my first assignment was to Homestead, Florida. I thought, man if this is the Army; give me 30 years!! But, my next assignment was Vietnam. Other assignments included Fort Bliss, Korea, Germany, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Gordon, The Pentagon and finally Redstone Arsenal.

EVENT: What does the Lead Executive for Huntsville Operations with Northrop Grumman entail?

DM: Northrop Grumman is located all over the nation and all over the world, for that matter. In many locations, there are multiple NG business sectors in the same location. So, in 2004 the CEO decided to assign responsibility to one person in a geographical area to be the central point of contact to all customers and the community where the company operates, titled the Corporate Lead Executive (CLE).

He/she would be responsible for pulling the various operating units together to be more efficient and to serve as the face to customers and the community. I was given this title in Huntsville from 2005 through 2009.

EVENT: What does your involvement with the military, post-retirement look like?

DM: I stay involved through organizations like AUSA, through the work I do in the Defense Industry and through friends still on Active Duty. My wife Phyllis does more than I do through her volunteer work. She stays active with the retired wives community and is one of the officers in Wreaths for Veterans here in Huntsville.

Your best and longest lasting friends are your old Army buddies. We get together often with our retired Army friends and keep in close contact.

EVENT: How was your transition from the Military to the civilian life?

DM: My transition was much easier than most because I became involved with the Defense Industry after military retirement. I quickly learned that Active Duty Military does not have a corner on the market when it comes to hard work, dedication and patriotism. The Defense Industry workforce has that same dedication, patriotism and work ethic.

EVENT: In what ways have you helped the military and contractors whom are deployed in hostile areas?

DM: I recall when we were struggling to develop and field the THAAD system, sending a note to all the men and women working on the program. I wanted to communicate to them that someday they would be sitting in their homes watching a news program broadcast THAAD missiles intercepting enemy targets, saving the lives our soldiers and allies. Today, my company supports the Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar program in Afghanistan, helping to protect deployed soldiers and civilians.

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Carmine Rucco, Maria Bolyard

Connie Carnes, Allen Watkins

Dancing for HEALS Jeff Abbott, Jill & Bill Anderson, Pam & Joe Alexander, Sharon Doviet

Photos by Danielle Adamek

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Stars Dancing for HEALS celebrated their 9th annual event on November 2, 2015 at the Cinemark Monaco Pictures. The event serves as a fundraiser to benefit children in Huntsville and Madison County served by HEALS (Health Establishments at Local Schools.)

Modeled after ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, the event featured eight local community volunteers or “Stars” who, along with their instructors, performed ballroom dance routines to compete for the night’s top prizes – Crowd Favorite and Top Champion for Children, which was the top fundraiser.

Dance instruction for the Stars was provided by Southern Elegance Dance Studio and Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, with lighting and AV provided by Sound Source Productions. Sponsors included: Presenting, Venturi, Inc.; Diamond, Huntsville Hospital; and Platinum, Landers McClarty, deciBel Research, Clearview Cancer Institute, COLSA Corporation and Dr. and Mrs. John Waples along with numerous other sponsors.

Vincent Boles, Meredith Wood

Kay Sommerkamp, Sarah Green

HEALS provides comprehensive medical and dental care to children in need through school-based clinics at four area elementary schools. This event raised enough funds to provide a full year of comprehensive medical and dental care for more than 900 of our community’s neediest children. n

Christopher Tucker, Sarah Savage, Jahani Bernal, Lisa Abbott

Dr. Rony & Marti Najjar, Dr. Douglas & Sarah Downey

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Andy Agee, Breck Robinson, Doug Gregory, Kevin Beebe, Brandon Price, Blake Cantrell

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Margarita Ball Provides Toys for Area Children Photos by Steve Babin

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The Huntsville Margarita Society hosted the 20th Annual Margarita Ball on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in the South Hall of the Von Braun Center.

Each year the Margarita Society’s 42 directors plan this special event to raise toy donations for local charities, in the hopes of providing a special Christmas for children in the area.

Scott & Christina Seeley, Carolyn Stephenson, Susan Redmon

Catered by the VBC, Tim’s Cajun Kitchen, Rosie's Cantina, Granville’s BBQ and Luciano’s, guests had their choice of fabulous fare. Flowers and décor were arranged by the Margarita Society. Party Nation of Atlanta, Ga., dubbed America’s Favorite Party Band, featured Top 40 tunes, old school favorites, R&B, disco and more.

Director Brandon Price said of the event, “This year we smashed our previous toy record with an amazing 3,512 toys with an estimated value of $150,000.” n more event photos on 26

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Breck Robinson, Riley Austin

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Margarita Ball cont’d

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

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Mike & Tracy Griffin, Traci & Steve Breland

Alex Harmening, Wallace Harmening

Heather Edstrom, Tony Smith

Christopher Bruce, Claire Kennedy

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Tatyana Hankinson, Kathy Durdin, Kris Hankinson

Courtney Allen, Margaret Gleason

Laura Howard, Donne Gullion, Alice Chenault

Connie Stephenson, Nancy Davis, Jane Troup

HMA’s The Tsars’ Cabinet Photos by Jeff White

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

One hundred and fifteen guests gathered at the Huntsville Museum of Art on Saturday, October 17, for An Evening with the Tsars, a lecture and reception that celebrated the opening of the much-anticipated travelling exhibition The Tsars’ Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs. n

Gerry Schaffer, Alice Chang, Eugenia McCoy

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It’s here! A new year. Is it time for a new you? So many resolutions have a common bond — getting healthy. Whether you want to lose pounds, gain energy, get stronger or just feel better, the new year is the perfect time to make changes for a healthier life.

We’ve pulled together local authorities in the fields of health and fitness to guide you on your journey. While the road to better health may not be easy, small changes can have big effects. These experts can help you check off your healthy you to-do list. Want to strengthen your core and find mind/body balance? Check! Want to put the burn on calories with cardio while maintaining a low-impact workout, or work your muscles in a whole new way while increasing your at-rest metabolism? Check! Looking for a totally personalized exercise program tailored for your abilities and goals? Check! How about learning how to simplify healthy eating and supplement your nutrition so you’re more energetic and fulfilled? Check!

So sit back (for a few minutes anyway — you’ll be too inspired to sit for long) and see what our experts have to say. Soak up the advice and map out your path. Then stand up and make a beginning. Even if it’s one small change each day, make a start.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu

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Robert McAdory R-Mac Training Implementing Good Nutritional Habits Simplifying healthy eating isn’t so difficult, though it can seem overwhelming.

It comes down to being good to your body and feeling good about the nutrition you’re feeding it. People have general idea of what foods make them feel good or bad; it’s just a matter of making the right choices — implementing good nutritional habits make you more productive. Unfortunately, we live in a here-and-now society and don’t pay close enough attention to our everyday diet. So stay away from foods that make you feel lazy and lethargic. Eat foods that give you lots of energy.

So which diets are better? High carb, low carb, high fat, high protein etc.?

It’s best to keep a journal of your daily activity, which will help you figure out what works best. During my studies in nutrition, I found that people tend to take on too much too quickly, which can set you up for failure. My advice is to make small, reasonable changes weekly. The concept of which diet works best is a mystery until you do it. Keep your journal, start slowly and stay consistent, then you will find what works.

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One simple change we can make is to stay hydrated! Water improves our body’s performance. We live in an energy-frenzy age, chasing quick results with energy drinks, coffee and other stimulants. For the most part, people are thinking of quick energy and not of staying hydrated. If you are constantly dehydrated from stimulants, then things become extremely difficult. If your body is roughly 60-70 percent water, it’s logical to consume water more frequently, which allows for more energy, helps improve circulation and flushes out waste and bacteria.

Being healthy is challenging, especially with our daily activities with family, friends and hectic schedules. It’s imperative to stay active with exercise on a daily basis. As a fitness trainer I’m constantly asked about days off and I reply that you have to exercise your body daily. In a 24-hour day you should be able to dedicate one hour to exercise.

A well-rounded exercise program should include resistance training a minimum of two to three days a week, cardiovascular activity daily plus a flexibility program. With a million programs that fall under these categories, I caution you from overdoing activities.

Get into to the habit of moving daily to stimulate the body. Remember to add a solid nutritional plan to increase your results.

Through many years of personal training and now nutritional studies, I find the best result is consistency. Some diets work better for some people than others. I would encourage everyone to look at overall health when incorporating exercise and nutrition. If something is really extreme, then when you stop, generally there is an extreme reaction the opposite way. The holidays are over and the New Year is upon us. The benefits of exercise and nutrition will help us be more productive for the future, whether you are doing it for the kids, work or the best reason of all, yourself. If you would like to know more about what programs would beneficial, feel free to set up a consultation with me at robertmcadory@gmail.com, 256.417.2140 or on Facebook.

Before starting an exercise program or nutritional program consult a physician.

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We offer “bring-on-the-men” classes where the women bring in that special man to give it a try.

In addition to Pure Barre, we will be offering a new class called Pure Barre Platform. This new fast-paced class optimizes your cardiovascular results and increases total body strength.

The class involves quick bursts of high-intensity, yet stays true to the low impact cardio. You’ll burn more calories, jump start your metabolism and increase overall endurance. It is the perfect cardio complement to Pure Barre.

I think the one thing that sticks out to me about Pure Barre is the community. We’re not your typical gym where you go in, workout and leave. Friendships are made through a simple 55 minute workout. Oh, and Pure Barre works! The results speak for themselves.

Greg Scarpa EVO Fitness EVO Fitness specializes in using the Lagree Method and Sebastien Lagree’s patented, state-of-the-art M3S Megaformer. It is the regime of choice for Hollywood celebrities and several elite athletes. The workout offers a total body workout tying together cardio, strength, resistance training, and Pilates, sculpting your physique in ways traditional exercise cannot.

The workout is designed for all fitness levels. It’s the job of our Lagree certified trainers to make sure that modifications are given, proper positioning is taking place and that you have an intense, challenging workout under low-impact for your joints and tissues. With hundreds of moves, and varying levels of resistance options, every class is different, so you’ll never get bored. Additionally, because of the versatility of the exercises and the tension, your body won’t plateau, which often happens with many workout regimens.

The small class, 50 minute, intense, totalbody workout uses slow and controlled movements with constant tension to work your slow twitch muscle fibers to full exhaustion. This workout is unlike anything you have ever done and the results are amazing. Not only do you burn an average of 600 calories per class, but your metabolism is increased for the next 20-24 hours. We recommend doing the workout two to three times a week to see results and allow your body to properly recover and repair. You will begin to see results in just one month. EVO Fitness is the only fitness studio in Alabama to offer this unique workout.

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Megan Wheeler Yoga Center of Huntsville

“Anybody can breathe. Therefore anybody can practice Yoga,” - T.K.V. Desikachar. For over 50 years, TKV Desikachar has devoted himself to teaching yoga and making it relevant to people from all walks of life and with all kinds of abilities. His teaching method is based on Krishnamacharya’s fundamental principle that yoga must always be adapted to an individual’s changing needs in order to derive the maximum therapeutic benefit.

As there are many types of yoga offered, there is yoga for every “body.”

I am trained in and enjoy teaching Vinyasa Yoga, which in a few words links posture with breath. Students practice integrated patterns of breath, movement,

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and awareness from the very beginning. This system of techniques works well for new students, even in cases of limited mobility and injury.

With the consistent, regular practice, yoga may increase flexibility, muscle strength, tone, and balance which is so important throughout our lives. It also helps with posture, metabolism, relieves chronic stress and anxiety, centers attention and sharpens self-awareness.

The benefits of yoga are overwhelmingly extensive and there is no way to talk about all of them here. My main mission is to share that anyone of any age, size and fitness level can participate. Yoga is a personal practice, not a competition, and all poses can be modified. Every “body” has a different starting place and a different journey that should not be compared to anyone else’s.

Sweat Fitness Studio

The moment you realize your “fat jeans” have become your “skinny jeans” can be explained with one word: Panic!

My transformation over 10 years ago started right there — in a moment of complete frustration and no direction. All I wanted was to feel comfortable in my own skin again, so, feeling bewildered, I hired a personal trainer, despite my reservations of getting bulky. That move changed my life and my career.

I trained myself diligently, eventually obtaining my personal training certification. However, I opened up Sweat three years ago because I was ready to give a wider audience a method of training that would hook them and push them the way it had for me.

I am not fan of traditional group training because it feels generic and can get unsafe quickly. So Sweat developed the concept of Collective Personal Training.

Our approach revolves around the idea that when the most knowledgeable, creative, and passionate trainers get to know and love their people they can take a program and challenge the elite with the rookie in one class.

The trainer’s job is to meet each individual where they are on that day and intensify or modify a movement so that each person is working to their safest max. To prevent injury as well as to chisel out muscle, we emphasize particular muscle groups on different days. Our weeks are cohesive and planned-out so you are both balanced and challenged.

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In addition, we are proud to be a facility that has everything in one place. We don’t just row, TRX, lift, box or boot camp. We do it all because Collective Personal Training demands that you truly train a group with the same care as a one-on-one session.

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ingredient will be reviewed, not approved, by FDA for safety, not efficacy, prior to marketing. Pre-market, the manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements are responsible for making sure their products are safe. If a supplement is found to be unsafe or adulterated, or if the claims are false and misleading, the FDA can take the dietary supplements off the market.

Navigating the World of Dietary Supplements

Supplements are supposed to “supplement” our diets and ensure that we get adequate essential nutrients — not to replace a diet of a variety of whole foods.

However, with our food not always containing needed nutrient levels, or our body not absorbing correctly, supplements can be of value. Scientific research has shown that supplements may contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body that could have benefits to health, like folic acid aiding in the prevention of some birth defects. Or this could make supplements unsafe, like accumulating a toxic dose of a vitamin, or supplements that may interact with medications, or can pose risks if one has medical problems or is having surgery.

With our desire to live longer, more active lives, Americans are increasingly involved in their health and wellness. The use of dietary or nutritional supplements has been a popular method to improve health since the 1940’s. Sales of dietary supplements in the US have skyrocketed, reaching $36.7 billion in 2014. Daily we hear a new study, company, or celebrity sponsor promoting the promise of improved health, increased energy, or weight loss with supplements. Daily new information refutes these heralded effects. How confusing it all can be!

With the ever-increasing search for the magic weight loss or energy-increasing solution, it is important to note that a recent study published in New England Journal of Medicine warned that an estimated 23,000 US emergency department visits annually are attributed to adverse events related to dietary supplements.

Such visits frequently involved adults between the ages of 20 - 34 years experiencing palpitations, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat after taking supplements promising energy or weight loss.

So what are we buying, who oversees regulation, and how do we choose what to take with such a plethora of options? Let’s look at the basics.

It is important that we discuss with our doctors and pharmacists, the use of or interest in using supplements, and that we purchase appropriate products in the appropriate dosages from qualified, ethical companies who do independent testing on their products.

Rebecca Sterling Sterling Health & Compounding

Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, protein powders, and substances such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, probiotics, and enzymes.

While the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is responsible for the oversight of dietary supplements (supplements fall under the “umbrella” of foods), dietary supplements are not approved for safety and efficacy as drugs are by the government before they are marketed. If the dietary supplement contains a new ingredient, that single

As many have experienced, the right supplement can make a world of difference in how we feel and function.

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Kimberly Casey, Sarah Cole, Sharon Singletary

HudsonAlpha’s Tie the Ribbons Luncheon Photos by Jennifer Tarkington

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The HudsonAlpha Foundation hosted the annual Tie the Ribbons luncheon on October 29. The record attendance of 1,265 people was the largest ever for the Von Braun Center’s North Hall. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Kimberly Strong, Faculty Investigator and Director of Bioethics at HudsonAlpha. Additional speakers included Debra Jenkins, Leslie Conway, and Dr. Rick Myers, President and Science Director of HudsonAlpha.

The event supports the Information is Power initiative at HudsonAlpha, which is a year-long genetic testing program for women in the Madison County community who want to know their risk for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 hereditary forms of breast and ovarian cancer. The genetic test also screens for 21 other genes that can predict possible disease risk including breast, ovarian, colon, uterine, kidney, stomach, pancreatic and thyroid cancers. It’s the first community-wide genetic testing initiative in the nation.

The goal is to use the power of genomics to provide potentially life-saving information for women in our community.

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Madison Mayor Troy Trulock, Neil Lamb, Ron Wicks

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Becky Pillsbury, Loretta Spencer, Reba Rogers, Marilyn Phillips

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Joe Alexander, Howard Jacob, Pam Alexander, Tammie Terry

Lynne & Jim Hudson

Linda Smith, Pennie Keene

Standing: Paula Renfroe, DeLynn Gower Seated: Kim Byrge, Barbara Bennett, Gail Bundow

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Tammie & Doug Warner

Kelli Pollack, Suzanne Currie

Pam & Bill Holtzclaw

Therise & Walt Collier

Mike & Becky Griffin

Leela DeVere, Deborah Williams

Dinner in the Vineyard Photos by Steve Babin Dinner in the Vineyard, an evening of fine dining and dancing, was hosted on the grounds of Creekside Plantation at Collier’s End in Mooresville on October 30, 2015.

The elegant meal and silent auction, the first of its kind, benefited P.E.O. International, an organization providing educational opportunities for women.

Signature Chef Ina Rosa from Chef on Call and P.E.O. Chapter Z catered dinner, with flowers and décor arranged by Chapter Z and floral designer Genna Castillo. Honored guest was Nancy Sites, President, P.E.O. Alabama State Chapter. Guests danced to tunes by The Flashbacks and were entertained by Athens storyteller Jerry Barksdale.

Beth Beck , of Chapter Z said, “We’d like to thank all of our silent auction donors as well as our guests for helping make this event such a success.”

Karen Stephens, Sally Priester, Arlene Emery, Jodie Clements

The event was sponsored by Creekside Plantation, The Flashbacks, Jerry Barksdale, Dennison Farms, Scott’s Orchard, Mullins Rentals and Campbell Brothers Farms.

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Maryanne & Alan Little

Sam & Lisa Oneal

Ron & Sandra Klein

Lisa & David Sallo

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suzanne newton

practitioner and instructor

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Centerstage

Written by Melissa Gerrish Photos by Carole Forêt Hair and Makeup by Jeanne Shrader of Attitudes

As a yoga practitioner and instructor, with a lifetime of training and certification, Suzanne Newton’s discipline has taken her across the country, in arts and spiritual practice as well as business. From New York City to San Francisco and back to Huntsville, Suzanne’s life and practice have found home here once again.

EVENT: How did you get started?

SN: My start in yoga happened here in Huntsville in 1972. After a year at university I felt the calling to go inward, to explore other ways to move my body and understand my emotions, my mind and spirit. That is when I attended free yoga classes at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. From 1972 to 1983, I dabbled in yoga while doing other things. I met my first true yoga mentor in New York City in a class taught by Judy Brick Freedman in 1983. Her influence is what changed me from dabbling in this discipline to really embracing it. She wasn’t an old ‘hippie’ yoga teacher.

She was physically very strong, presenting lessons with clarity and humor. To me, a somewhat lost soul at the time, she personified what a devoted practitioner does to get as close as possible to authentic practices. I also enjoyed witnessing that no matter what your social class is, your age, your physical fitness and other factors, everyone is welcome into the practice of yoga. Yoga classrooms are democratic, not elitist.

EVENT: What is your education background?

SN: I graduated from Butler High School. I took classes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville for a few years but didn’t graduate because I felt strongly pulled to explore the world. I was figuring out which path to take – art or spirit? In 1978, I moved to NYC, never having been there before. I eventually realized that art was not going to pay the bills so I accepted a unique opportunity to train as a retail manager, display artist and buyer of product. Star Magic Industries was a phase of my life that taught me important life lessons: how to be creative and how to make money. It was based in San Francisco and then NYC. It was a blend of metaphysics and science.

The fact that I grew up with a NASA father and understood the importance of space exploration all contributed to my being a key player in that organization for eight years.

I liked the role I had in the stores but I also felt a mind/body split. I remember that feeling: too much mind and not enough body. I decided to train in the tradition of BKS Iyengar in NYC, San Francisco, and then Boston for 13 years with my second mentor, Patricia Walden. I regard Patricia with so much respect and affection. She is my yoga role model – strong and feminine.

EVENT: What is your profession?

SN: I am a yoga instructor and a teacher trainer who is recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance. My training school is named Yoga Dharma Intensive Studies Program. At this time I have mentored nine

“... no matter what your social class is, your age, your physical fitness and other factors, everyone is welcome into the practice of yoga.”

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local teachers and am in the process of training eight more. I also teach yoga courses for credit at UAH in the Department of Kinesiology, a few public classes at the Yoga Center of Huntsville and provide private instruction for those who prefer it.

EVENT: Are you a native or transplant?

SN: Born in Idaho, lived in Seattle and Southern California as a child and then transplanted to Huntsville in the mid-60s… like so many of us here from so many different places. I left Huntsville in 1978 thinking that I would never return but fate had other plans. When my husband died in 2011 I returned to be closer to my family for a few months before moving on but was truly surprised when being here felt right and good.

I relaxed and stayed.

EVENT: What are your goals?

SN: On a fundamental level, I aspire to personal health and the ability to be self-supportive. Health comes and goes. Financial security is not so easy for a yoga teacher.

The pay scale is low and many teachers have a second job to make ends meet. Amazingly, I’m doing OK.

I’ve met many curious, receptive and dedicated yoga students in Huntsville. That is a pleasant surprise.

EVENT: What do you like about Huntsville?

SN: Huntsville feels vibrant to me – full of energy and potential. It is more beautiful than I remember.

Downtown Huntsville reminds me of the architecture of New England. The art spirit feels alive and well in Huntsville. I love the balance of nature with the hum of scientific research happening in all directions. I’ve lived in many exciting cities, but this special place does feel like my home now.

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Winter’s Most Wanted Outerwear This season… let it flow Styled and written by: Brooke Lehman of Federal Fashionista Styling Photos by: Meghan Medlen Makeup by: Nancy Finnegan Model: Brooke Lehman

Capes, ponchos, and wraps, Oh My! Winter has arrived and what a perfect excuse to show off some stylish layering!

Dress up your every day staples such as black leggings and jeans with one of these light-weight outerwear pieces from your local boutiques!

Love the boho-chic vibe? Pair a shearling vest with a cozy blanket scarf and wear it as a wrap for those colder nights! Cowl neck dresses and turtleneck sweaters are back and look amazing layered under a duster cardigan – two simple ways to maintain this comfortable style throughout the winter season!

For an edgier look, embrace the art of color blocking and pattern mixing! Start by choosing a neutral base color, and of course, don’t forget to accessorize! These fun flowy garments will turn a basic ensemble into an art of elegance!

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Duster Cardigan Duster Cardigan: Shoe Fly Cowl Neck Dress: Shoe Fly Tassel Necklace: Shoe Fly

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Cape Cape: Cricket by the Creek Black Turtleneck: Cricket by the Creek Lace Print Leggings: Cricket by the Creek Quilted Bow Handbag: Cricket by the Creek

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Poncho Lilly Pulitzer Poncho: Pink Pelican Beaded Statement Necklace: Pink Pelican

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Layer up with the Pelican Girls

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Missy March Carnes, Damon Carnes

Amazing Lash Ribbon Cutting left from the Pink Pelican

Photos by Steve Babin

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

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The first Amazing Lash Studio in the Huntsville area celebrated its ribbon cutting on November 12, 2015 in Heritage Square at 7696 Hwy 72 West in Madison. Special guests included Madison Mayor Troy Trulock, members of the Madison Chamber of Commerce as well as members of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. Fare from Taziki’s was provided for guests to munch as they mingled.

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Paula Bradford, Patti Walker

Ashley Younger, Scott Hulgan

Jeff Olson, Joe Knoch

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Vicki Morris, Kim Maracigan, Lisa Jackson, Madison Mayor Troy Trulock

Kenya Daniels, Kaly Bamburg

Noah Chisum, Ann Lane, Todd Stephenson

Donna McCrary, Patti Walker, Julie Wall

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2016 Victorian Cotillion Club

The Gothic Guild is pleased to announce that 39 young ladies will participate in the 2016 Victorian Cotillion Club, a program sponsored by the Gothic Guild.

Photos by Mark Jaeger

The members of the Victorian Cotillion Club must be 15 years of age and enrolled as a sophomore in a high school in Madison County. Other criteria for selection include a good academic record as well as demonstration of leadership through participation in school, church, social and civic activities.

The Victorian Cotillion Club was chartered in 1985. Each year, members are given five weeks of instruction emphasizing the timeless social graces that continue to befit today’s lifestyle. Social activities of the Victorian Cotillion will include a formal mother-daughter tea, a formal dinner at Valley Hill Country Club and a father-daughter luncheon at The Ledges. The Victorian Cotillion Dinner Dance will be held at the VBC North Hall on March 12, 2016.

The purpose of the Gothic Guild is to promote the cultural, educational and historical preservation of Huntsville and Madison County. Proceeds from this year’s events will benefit the Early Works Society for the creation of a Bicentennial Exhibit in the Historic Huntsville Depot.

Top Row L to R: Margaret Virginia Gardner, Madelene Reeves Garding, Lydia Hope Jaeger 4th Row: Savannah Sumners Cagle, Hannah Renee Blankenship, Catherine Dyar Ahia 3rd Row: Kirby Nicole Hopkins, Alice Kathleen Henshaw, Anna Brooke Bruton, Caroline Lamar Jewell 2nd Row: Margaret McKenzie Huckaby, Sydney Summers Flesch, Anna Grace Johnson Front Row: Juliana Catherine Kattos, Elizabeth Marie Johnson, Taylor Ann Hall, Elizabeth Clay Walker

Top Row L to R: Margaret Diane Bryant, Crosby Camille Loftin 4th Row: Mary Morgan Estopinal, Elizabeth Bankston Creech, Eve Kathryn Schoenrock 3rd Row: Allison Michele Klecka, Caroline Emily Kattos, Shelby Ann Pearsall, Margaret McCulloch Mitchell 2nd Row: Olivia Kathleen Kattos, Jessica Mae Wilkerson, Isabelle Allen Towry Front Row: Sara Laine McNew, Katherine Lee Jones, Caroline Coleman Stucky, Jillian Martha Kennedy

Not pictured: Caitlyn Lee Galloway Agee, Jordan MacKenzie Brown, Jessica Lee Cape, Audrey Lee Greenwood Clayton, Jesse Anna Reid Hall and Anne Elizabeth Hardin.

Following are the names of members of the 2016 Victorian Cotillion Club along with their parents' names and the schools they attend: Caitlyn Lee Galloway Agee daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Joe Agee Huntsville High School

Mary Morgan Estopinal daughter of Doctors Heather & Charles Temple Estopinal Randolph School

Lydia Hope Jaeger daughter of The Reverend & Mrs. David Ross Jaeger Huntsville High School

Catherine Dyar Ahia daughter of Mrs. Conrad Shafer Ahia & the late Mr. Ahia Westminster Christian Academy

Sydney Summers Flesch daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tracy Donald Flesch Huntsville High School

Caroline Lamar Jewell daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Eugene Jewell, junior Huntsville High School

Hannah Renee Blankenship daughter of Doctor & Mrs. John David Blankenship Whitesburg Christian Academy

Madelene Reeves Garding daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Simon Garding Huntsville High School

Anna Grace Johnson daughter of Doctor & Mrs. Alex William Johnson Randolph School

Jordan MacKenzie Brown daughter of Colonel & Mrs. Christopher Lee Brown Huntsville High School

Margaret Virginia Gardner daughter of Doctors Stacey & James Steven Gardner Randolph School

Elizabeth Marie Johnson daughter of Doctor & Mrs. John Dee Johnson, junior Randolph School

Anna Brooke Bruton daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Charles Bruton New Century Technology School

Jesse Anna Reid Hall daughter of Mrs. E’lyse Killen Hall & Mr. Charles Kevin Hall Huntsville High School

Katherine Lee Jones daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Bryant Jones, junior Randolph School

Margaret Diane Bryant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hall Blake Bryant III Randolph School

Taylor Ann Hall daughter of Mrs. Allison Williams Hall & Mr. Peter Hall Huntsville High School

Caroline Emily Kattos daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kattos Huntsville High School

Savannah Sumners Cagle daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Walker Cagle Huntsville High School

Anne Elizabeth Hardin daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Gray Hardin Huntsville High School

Juliana Catherine Kattos daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Nicholas Kattos Huntsville High School

Jessica Lee Cape daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Lee Cape Huntsville High School

Alice Kathleen Henshaw daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Turner Henshaw Huntsville High School

Olivia Kathleen Kattos daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kattos Huntsville High School

Audrey Lee Greenwood Clayton daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Wesley Clayton Laurel Springs Virtual Academy

Kirby Nicole Hopkins daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Troy Foster Hopkins Huntsville High School

Jillian Martha Kennedy daughter of Doctor & Mrs. Kevin Drew Kennedy Grissom High School

Elizabeth Bankston Creech daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen David Creech Randolph School

Margaret McKenzie Huckaby daughter of Doctor & Mrs. Gary Carlton Huckaby, junior Huntsville High School

Allison Michele Klecka daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Scott Clark Klecka Huntsville High School

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Crosby Camille Loftin daughter of Mrs. Robin Roney Loftin & Mr. Gordon Bartley Loftin III Randolph School Sara Laine McNew daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Brian Ray McNew Randolph School Margaret McCulloch Mitchell daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Blake Mitchell Randolph School Shelby Ann Pearsall daughter of Mrs. Charles Brandon Thornton & the late Mr. Carl Edward Pearsall Huntsville High School Eve Kathryn Schoenrock daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Alan Schoenrock Randolph School Caroline Coleman Stucky daughter of Doctors Amy & Fred Sims Stucky III Randolph School Isabelle Allen Towry daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David Joseph Towry Westminster Christian Academy Elizabeth Clay Walker daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Winston Clay Walker Randolph School Jessica Mae Wilkerson daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Hugh Wilkerson Westminster Christian Academy

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Huntsville Happenings Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Happy New Year! Despite the chilly weather this time of year, there’s plenty to do and see in our community. Be sure to check out the exhibits at the Huntsville Museum of Art. BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art explores the imaginative ways that artists use air as a tool for creating large-scale sculpture. It’s only here until January 24, so hurry in and don’t miss it! While you’re at the museum, check out Encounters: Tim Taunton. The latest exhibition in a long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art focuses on the clay sculptures and oil paintings of this critically acclaimed Georgia artist. His works are on display through February 7.

The Alabama Tourism Department has named 2016 the Year of Alabama Makers, so we’re working with them to highlight items made right here in Madison County. One location to see many products being handmade is Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. While you’re there, check out the Flying Monkey artist market and all the great events.

This is an ideal time to take in a play, concert or performance at the Von Braun Center or any of the other outstanding performing arts venues. There are plenty of plays and musical performances to enjoy including Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia!, Blue Man Group and Journey’s Escape performed by the Black Jacket Symphony. Root for the UAH Chargers as they take on opponents in fast-paced and exciting collegiate hockey. The hard-hitting Huntsville Havoc also call the ice at the Von Braun Center home. Support our local sports teams and cheer them on to victory!

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As the Huntsville Botanical Garden often says, “There’s always something growing on!”

The Beaks and Barks Festival will take place mid-January through the end of February, so you can enjoy the Garden during some of the coldest months of the year. Explore the Lewis Birding Trail, included on the North Alabama Birding Trail Map, and bring your favorite four-legged friend to the Garden each day to stretch your legs and theirs and play some fetch in a “No Leash Zone.” Here, your dog can play off-leash with his pals while you make friends with other pet parents.

This new year is just brimming with special events and activities. You can always count on a great experience at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, so be sure to catch the fantastic traveling exhibit “Science Fiction, Science Future.” The exhibit engages visitors with exciting hands-on and full-body experiences incorporating robots, invisibility, mind control, holograms and augmented reality. Celestial Dreams, The Art of Space is an outstanding exhibit of precious gems, minerals and metals by artist Kathy Chan. Best of all, both exhibits are included in the basic admission price at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, so plan your visit today!

It’s always a great day for a duck hunt! Bundle up and get out to enjoy downtown Huntsville while you’re participating in the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt! Can you find all 14 bronze ducks we’ve hidden? Check our website at www.huntsville.org for the clues along with very latest on special events and other great activities throughout the year. You can even get deals at area attractions, sporting events or performances with our free Passport, Arts Pass and All-Star Sports Pass coupons. I hope your 2016 will be a healthy, safe and travel-filled year. n

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Medicine A New Approach Helping Huntsville Live Healthy and Happy Lives Written by Elizabeth Keister Photos by Jennifer Fouts-Detulleo

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As we age, our body goes through many changes both physically and emotionally.

These changes are due in part to hormonal imbalances and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Wrinkles, weight gain, and loss in muscle-tone rank at the top of the physical changes that take place while we age. In addition, it is common for people to experience lethargy, memory loss and confusion during the aging process. At Alison Wellness Clinic, they address many of these issues while promoting overall wellness.

Dr. Bill Alison formed the Alison Wellness Clinic with his wife Christy as an extension of his current plastic surgery practice to further enhance the well-being of his patients. Dr. Alison is able to offer both surgical and nonsurgical solutions depending on individual needs. The two built this business with a goal to help people feel their absolute best, regardless of age. They apply a collaborative effort with their passionate team to help each patient achieve optimum health. The young are no exception, “By starting a disease-fighting, diet strategy now, it can pay off in the future,” said Christy Alison. At the Alison Wellness Clinic, they welcome people of all ages, regardless of their body shape and medical background.

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The atmosphere in the clinic is uplifting and warm. Each patient that walks through the doors is greeted with a cheerful voice and friendly smiles. The team shares a passion for health in their own lives and is sensitive to the struggles of weight-related issues. At the clinic, patients are weighed on a scale that computes not only total weight, but also measures the Body Mass Index (BMI), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), body fat percentage, visceral fat and the measurement of intracellular and extracellular water.“Finding the Basal Metabolic Rate in our patients helps us tailor a diet and nutrition program that will help each individual with weight gain or loss,” said Christy. Visceral fat is the fat in the trunk area surrounding your vital organs and is considered the most dangerous form: the higher the level of visceral fat, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease and Type II Diabetes. By reducing this fat, they have found that patients have been able to decrease or even discontinue certain medications used to control such medical conditions.

Through medical grade supplements, weight loss support programs, nutritional guidance and dietary panel evaluations, the staff is able to customize a program to help each patient look and feel their best. With the use of Ideal Protein and the HCG diet, patients will not only achieve their weight loss goal but also learn valuable information.

“The nutritional information and education will give our patients the necessary tools needed to keep those unwanted pounds off forever and one can enjoy their renewed skin, body shape, health and energy they deserve,” said Christy. The team at the clinic have hand-chosen the best pharmaceutical grade supplements for their patients. They offer both Metagenics and complimentary prescriptions which utilize highly absorbable nutrients so the body has a greater chance of using them the way it should to promote health. They also offer Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy which helps each patient age gracefully. Christy explained, “Balancing your hormones is a crucial step to attaining optimal overall health, and once balanced, you’ll feel younger, more energized and more emotionally settled.

The health coaches monitor patient progression during their treatment program and are always available to answer questions. They offer words of encouragement and guidance during the weight loss process. The maintenance program helps to keep the weight off and applies nutritional methods that maintain muscle without having damaging effects on the metabolism. Patients have the opportunity to learn ways to combat food cravings, how to incorporate healthy meal options into their daily diets and the technique of food pairing so they can maintain their healthy weight.

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Calendar of Events January 1-4

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Skating in the Park Recurring daily Monday - Thursday 2 - 10 p.m., Fri 2 p.m. - midnight, Sat 10 a.m. - midnight & Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

Huntsville Museum of Art in Big Spring International Park 256.535.4350 x 204 Admission charged, Holiday magic coupon available at downtown visitors center

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Huntsville Area Association of Realtors GALA 6 – 9 p.m.

The Jackson Center 6001 Moquin Drive Huntsville, AL 35806 The Gala will be a grand event celebrating the installation of the Huntsville Area Association of Realtor’s Officers and Directors. Tickets are $75.

The cocktail hour begins at 5:30 and the program starts around 6:30. The band will be Junctional Rhythm.

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Planetarium Show: Saturday Night Public Programs Planitarium, located beside the Country Grocery Store & Campground, Huntsville Our Von Braun Astronomical Society members and guest speakers present a variety of astronomy related programs in our Planetarium. This month, programs will relate to the sun. The January 16 program will demonstrate how to use your telescope. Weather permitting; you’ll enjoy viewing the night sky through our telescopes.

For more information call 256.539.0316

Exhibit: Tim Taunton Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church St. Downtown Huntsville Critically-acclaimed artist Tim Taunton’s dreams and colorful imagination have inspired the newest exhibition in the Encounters series. His work includes sculptures and oil paintings which together take viewers into a whimsical, fictional world.

8-10 Broadway Musical: The Producers Friday 8 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St. A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle.

Beaks and Barks in the Garden Huntsville Botanical Garden Cool days in January and February are perfect for enjoying the fresh air and sunshine in the Garden.

Walk trials or play fetch in the “no leash” zone at the back of the garden.

opportunities, corporate tables and individual seating contact lisa@madisonalchamber.com.

29-31 Smokey Joe’s Café Black Box Theatre, Lee High 2500 Meridian St. NW Huntsville, AL 35810 Independent Musical Productions is pleased to warm up everyone’s winter with true rock ’n’ roll this season as it presents Smokey Joe’s Café.

January 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m.

January 31 at 2:30 p.m.

February 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.

HSV Havoc 10th Annual Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund Night 7:30 – 10 p.m.

Propst Arena, Von Braun Center Window World Presents: Join Huntsville Havoc for the 10th Annual Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund Night The first 1,000 fans to bring a new item for the 30 NICU will receive a Melissa George Fund tote bag!

Items can include disposable cameras, blankets, clothing, and booties for premature babies.

A post-game jersey auction benefits the Melissa George Fund with proceeds going toward purchasing life-saving equipment for the NICU. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the VBC Box Office.

For groups of 10 or more call 256.518.6163.

The Downtown Dish - Huntsville Food Tours Each Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Huntsville The Downtown Dish is a unique food, cultural, and historical walking tour through the streets and neighborhoods of downtown Huntsville. Guests will sample distinct flavors and boost their food IQ at six different original tasting locations, while learning about the history and architecture of our great city. For more information, visit www.huntsvillefoodtours.com

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Black Jacket Symphony: Journey’s Escape Von Braun Center 700 Monroe St. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster and Von Braun Center Box office or call 800.745.3000.

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Smokey Joe’s Café Black Box Theatre, Lee High 2500 Meridian St. NW Huntsville, AL 35810 January 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m.

January 31 at 2:30 p.m.

February 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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2016 Dog Ball 5:45 p.m.

South Hall VBC The Greater Huntsville Humane Society largest fundraiser. All money raised benefits the Humane Society. www.thedogball.org

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The Downtown Dish - Huntsville Food Tours Each Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Huntsville The Downtown Dish is a unique food, cultural, and historical walking tour through the streets and neighborhoods of downtown Huntsville. Guests will sample distinct flavors and boost their food IQ at six different original tasting locations, while learning about the history and architecture of our great city. For more information, visit www.huntsvillefoodtours.com

Voices of Our Times: David Sanger “American Power and the American Election” 7 – 9 p.m.

Huntsville Museum of Art American Power and the American Election Connect 2016 Mayor Troy Trulock’s Madison State of the City Address 6 – 10 p.m.

Davidson Center at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Madison’s Premiere Gala Event of the Year, will celebrate connections between the City of Madison, regional and local governments, area businesses, residents, and those interested in investing and moving to our area. Additionally, Madison wants to raise awareness of the importance of education and its relationship to growing in a positive manner personally, corporately, municipally, and regionally.

Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and the program beginning at 7:00 p.m.

This formal evening of connections will include a cocktail reception, formal dinner, a post-event twilight social and special guests. For sponsorship

Beauty For Life-New Year New You 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Merrimack Hall, 3320 Triana Blvd SW, Huntsville, Al 35805 Free public seminar to learn about the newest trends in both surgical and non surgical aesthetic procedures and services. Door prizes! Registration required. 256.536.4448. www.dyaplasticsurgery.com

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Style Revel Opens Huntsville Location Photos by Steve Babin

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Style Revel celebrated the grand opening of its Huntsville location at Bridgestreet Town Center on Thursday, November 12, 2015. The store, in the former Mountain High Outfitters spot, is the second location for the company and is managed by Emilee Vinton. The headquarters of the store is in Starkville, Miss.

Founded in 2013, by owners Letty and Adam Weeks, Style Revel is a unique, trendy clothing and accessories boutique for women of all types and personalities. The store concept comes from the name, which literally means Style Party. Starting off hosting the “style parties” online, the idea evolved into a fun store environment. Along with clothing and accessories, they offer a selection of party gifts that are customer favorites.

Customers who spend $75 or more at checkout receive a free party favor.

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Grace Pendergrass, Elyssa Parmley

Emilee & Thomas Vinton

Jayme Poppin, Danielle Brown Emma Haisten, Randi McVay, Hannah McVay

Savannah Phillips, Anna-Margaret Sparks, Savannah Miller

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Pickin’ Chicken Photos by Sarah Bélanger Chicken is a staple in a healthy diet. Packed with protein, amino acids and vital nutrients, chicken has more of the fuel your body requires while being leaner than other meats. And it’s so versatile! Bake it, grill it, or throw it in the smoker. Whether you serve it with rice, with veggies or a side of slaw, you’re sure to find chicken in some of your favorite meals.

Since our goal this issue is to help you enhance your health, we asked some of our favorite local chefs to share their best chicken recipes so you can try them out in your own kitchen. Incorporate one or all of these delectable dishes into your healthy diet this New Year!

Drake’s California Cobb

CALIFORNIA COBB Marinate chicken breast for a minimum of 48 hours. Bake or roast in oven at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes checking the temperature to ensure it has reached an internal 165 degrees in all areas of chicken. Chicken MUST be rapidly chilled to below 70 degrees within 2 hours and below 41 degrees within 4 hours. Using kitchen knife, cut into 1/2’’ cubes.

Chopped Greens - (Cut the following greens in 1/2 inch pieces) Iceberg, Romaine, Spring Mix, shredded cabbage, shredded red/purple cabbage & shredded carrot. Thoroughly mix.

Citrus Vinaigrette - (a delicious blend of the following ingredients) orange juice, fresh squeezed lime, grapefruit juice, honey, rice wine vinegar, stone ground mustard, salad oil, salt, pepper.

Prepare sliced grape tomatoes, diced scallions, roasted corn.

Top with chopped bacon, chopped avocado and blue cheese crumbles.

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moe’s smoked 1/2 CHiCkens (4) 1/2 Chickens 1 Gallon Brine* 4 Tbs Rub* White Sauce*

Moe’s Original BBQ Smoked 1/2 Chickens

• Smoker Setup - setup your smoker or grill for indirect heat. Preheat smoker grill at 325 degrees. Use your favorite wood chips for flavor (hickory-strong smoke, Oak-medium smoke, Apple-light smoke) • Place the birds in a large container and pour brine over top. Cover with lid and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove birds from brine and place on baking sheet. Apply 1 tbsp of rub to each 1/2 chicken. Rub the entire bird to form a paste.

• Place the birds on the smoker bone-side down. Smoke indirectly for 2 hours or until internal temperature has reached 160 degrees.

• Cut each 1/2 Chicken to separate the breast and the thigh. Serve with white sauce.

Brine: • Mix 1 gallon of cold water with 1 lb of dark brown sugar and 1/2 box of Kosher salt. Mix until all ingredients are 100% dissolved Rub: • Mix your favorite store bought seasoning salt like Lawry’s with garlic power, black pepper, granulated sugar, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper.

Mix thoroughly.

White BBQ sauce: • Mix 1 jar of mayonnaise with 1 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tbsp rub (recipe above), dash of Worcestershire, dash of hot sauce, tbsp of black pepper, juice of 1 lemon. Mix in a mixing bowl with whisk until smooth & creamy.

Humphrey’s Smoked Chicken

HumpHrey’s smoked CHiCken • Brine a free range 1/2 chicken overnight and have your favorite smoker with your favorite wood chips (we use Hickory) set to 225 degrees.

• Rub the 1/2 Chicken well with BBQ spice rub. Bake, skin side up in the smoker for 80 minutes.

• Brine - Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil with two cups of brown sugar, one cup of salt and 1/4 cup cider vinegar. When dissolved add enough ice to make a gallon of brine. Submerge half chickens overnight.

• BBQ Rub - Mix 1 tbsp each fine salt, ground black pepper, paprika, garlic salt and crushed red pepper, and ½ tsp each Colmans mustard, ground oregano and ground thyme.

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George & Tracy Jones

David & Cindy Spillers

Jeff & Lisa Abbott, Frank & Lisa Caprio, Sharon Doviet, Chris Russell

30th Annual BMW Brunch

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin Supporters of Huntsville Hospital Foundation celebrated the start of the holiday season with the Foundation’s oldest, most traditional event, the BMW Brunch. The 2015 event marked the brunch’s 30th anniversary, held on November 22 in the BMW showroom at Century Automotive. Patsy and John Shields, and Tracy and George Jones host the event annually. Many of the guests make it a tradition, attending every brunch since 1984.

Host couples were Sara and Michael Ahearn; Belle and Sean Kelly; Kristi and Dr. Joe Kelly; Ginney and Foster McDonald; Cathy and Dr. Brian Scholl; and Charlotte and John Wessel. The meal was catered by Lyn’s Gracious Goodness, and centerpieces featured beautiful succulents arranged by Brooks & Collier. Eleven lucky guests received door prizes donated by local merchants; and the grand prize – the use of a 2016 BMW 328i – was won by JoAnne and Ed McCormick.

Chris & Katherine Hanback, Amy & Chris George

Gynecologic oncologists Dr. Joe Kelly, Dr. David Engle, and Dr. Tyler Kirby spoke about advances at Huntsville Hospital for the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. Proceeds from the event provided a digital colposcope, used to diagnose gynecologic cancers; three chemotherapy chairs; and a specialized exam table. n

Marlene & Brian House

Joe & Kristi Kelly

Mark & Kelli Powers

Shane & Melissa Slaten

Brandon Ogden, Elizabeth Yokley, Allison & Carter England, Lisa & Mark Yokley, Libby & Ray Jones

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Challice & Rob Warren

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Bonita & Joe Campbell

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Cherylle Love, Pam White, Dee Kilpatrick, Chancey Barton

Nicole & Emmett Blevins

EVENT Celebrates with Release Party Photos by Steve Babin Huntsville EVENT Magazine celebrated its first-ever release party for the November December 2015 issue. Advertisers, those featured in the issue, and EVENT staff gathered to celebrate while munching on fare provided by Catering by Narvell. Hosted

by Everett and Jerri Osborne at Osborne’s Jewelers, wine and champagne was served to the stringed music of Chris Wade. n Dena & Jim Hoekenschnieder, Jeanne Allen

EVENT Magazine staff Back Row: Brooke Lehman, Susan Conner, Todd Stephensone, Scott Seeley, Patty Satterly Front Row: Sarah Bélanger, Ann Lane, Carolyn Stephenson, Lori Boatfield

Cyber Security: Preventing Identity Theft

Ellena LeJeune, Celine Smith

Kellye McCormick, Anne Haynes

Linda Robertson, Corey Fuller

Kathy & Gregg Woodyard

Everett & Jerri Osborne

Cadence Bank along with Linscomb and Williams hosted a special event on Cyber Security at the Davidson Center on October 20. More than 120 guests of Chris Russell, Lisa Abbott and Robert Curtis heard from expert John Sileo how to prevent personal identity theft by data exposure and fraud. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Space and Rocket Center staff. n

Chris Russell, John Sileo, Lisa Abbott, Sheri Robinson, Harold Williams

Crystal Green, Carols Barrentine, Jill Anderson, Cindy Williams, Michelle Omenski, Phyllis Byers, John Starnes

Chris Russell, Sharon Doviet, John Meredith

Grace Club Luncheon Honorees The Grace Club honored Mary Butler and Evelyn Wright at the 2015 Grace Award Luncheon on December 10th. These ladies worked to bring many needed social services to Huntsville. Their work led to the organization of several agencies to benefit mental health care, child care, and volunteerism in our community. n Evelyn Wright, Mary Butler

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Alice Bentley, Mary Butler

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Radhika Kakani, Tiffany Noel

Shari & Ron Poteat

Autumn Evening

Adam & Natalie Brewer, Joel & Ashley Essner, Jan & Dudley Brewer

Photos by Danielle Adamek

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Meadow Creek Farm provided the perfect backdrop for the 12th annual Autumn Evening with Friends, Inc. on October 16, 2015.

Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and the brisk autumn air, all for a good cause. With dinner provided by Catering by Narvell, the meal was like eating down-home on the farm, with baby back ribs, beef brisket, catfish bites, squash fritters, and more. Flowers and décor were arranged by In Bloom florists Shannon Siegel and Shari Poteat with lanterns, mums, gourds and pumpkins filling the barn. The Flashbacks provided music that kept guests on the dance floor until the end of the evening.

The purpose of the event was to provide financial assistance needed to continue providing volunteer support to patients who are seriously ill or disabled. The financial support helps provide volunteers who enable patients to maintain their independence and stay in their homes while undergoing medical care and treatments. The event raised $43,000.

Tara Hise, Blake Chandler, John Stevens, Holly Stewart

Friends, Inc. Executive Director Jan Brewer thanked attendees and explained, “There are thousands of homebound persons in Madison County. Not only do I thank you, but those who receive assistance thank you.” n

Bob Gibbs, Rebecca Byers Katarina Marshall, Don Dukemineer

Diane Strickland, Janice Fowler, Marilyn Schild

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Florence & Ken Shannon

Mitchell & Sheila Byrd, Debbie & Steve Chandler

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Vicki Cape, Chris Cape, Lucia Cape, Mark Torstenson

Liz Hurley Ribbon Run Photos by Danielle Adamek Runners took their marks for the 12th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on October 17, 2015. The race’s namesake, Liz Hurley herself, kicked off the morning announcements then cheered on each participant at the finish line.

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Proceeds from this year’s race will provide two additional digital tomosynthesis mammography machines at Huntsville and Madison Hospital’s Breast Centers. The technology creates a 3D picture using X-rays to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.

Kroger served as Presenting Sponsor and announced that $42,000 was raised this year.

The funds were raised during the month of October through customer donations and the company’s annual Sharing Courage “pink tag” campaign.

Other sponsors included Platinum: Belk, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Mix 96.9, WAFF 48 and Colonial Printing; Benefactors: Fleet Feet Sports, Short Stop Screen Printing, duMidi Woman’s Club and Alabama Media Group; Patron: Lockheed Martin, Zoe’s Kitchen, Big Spring Environmental and Huntsville Track Club plus numerous other sponsors and supporters. n

Jenny Self, Megan Nobriga

Candy Burnett, Donna Palumbo

Samantha Cobb, Matt Mason, Lynn Mason, Tom Mason, Katy Mason

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Mica Rabb, Nannette Miller, Anita Fisher, Debbie McCay

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Donna Payne, Mary Jim Ailor

LaCresha Walter, Michelle Watkins, Sharon Parker

Betsy Keller, Julia Keller, Lori Henrikson

Carol Phelps, Young Su Hoy

Arlene Dickson, Haven Hill, Scarlett Frost-Hill

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Brian Duffy, Sandy Coleman, Carl Walz, Brenda & Rick Chappell

Bryan & Erica Hampton, Timothy Monk, Keithe Eaton, Zach Tolley, Nicole Reynolds

Celebrating a Legacy Photos by Steve Babin

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The 27th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner was Thursday, October 29, 2015 in the Davidson Center at U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

The event is held each year to acknowledge all scholarship and award winners, as the National Space Club gives back close to $45,000 in scholarships and funding for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs in the community. The meal was catered by the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and featured flowers arranged by 333 Designs.

Special guests included master of ceremonies John Zarrella, CNN’s Principal Space Correspondent, along with keynote speaker Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut and professor at Columbia University who has made appearances on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Jennifer Wu-Sanders, Chris Sanders

Phillip & Melissa Fox, Allison Chambers

Presenting sponsor was Orbital ATK, with platinum sponsors Aerojet Rocketdyne, Boeing, Dynetics, Jacobs, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, SGT plus numerous gold, silver and bronze sponsors. n

John Chapman, Jack Stokes, Bennie Jacks, Linda Dinges, Dennis Foster

Madison Hicks, Michelle Hicks

Ann Zulkosky, Greg Johnson

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Kelsey Proudfoot, Alex Aultman

Rob Campbell, Brittney Mayes, Brittany O’Grady, Taylor Threet

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