Hartselle Living July 2015

New Nostalgia The Kirk home blends old and new

Inside this edition: One Hartselle native is pursuing opera dreams The grill is good for other foods besides meat

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JULY 2015

HOMES

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16. New Nostalgia

Every part of the Kirk house is decorated from the porch to the two-car garage. (Photo

by Joy Haynes)

Rosemary and Rebecca Kirk built a new house on the original site of their family home on High Street. Their new design brings together the past and present in a very unique way.

STAFF President and Publisher Randy Garrison Contributors Andrea Williamson Clif Knight Joy Haynes Advertising Pam Gray Office Staff Ann Kirby April Thompson Katie Sparkman

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FAITH AND FAMILY: The Garnett family has grown through the years with fostering.

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FOOD: The grill is not just for protein. Try these vegetable and fruit grill favorites.

WELLNESS: Summer is a time of relaxation, but don’t forget to keep kids reading.

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GET TO KNOW: One Hartselle native is following her opera dreams.

IN EACH ISSUE: Letters • 6 Calendar • 8 Scene • 26 Classifieds • 29 Last Word • 30

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LETTERS

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Home is always with you

But moving back to my ince we have definition of home, this is been featuring also the place where love homes over the lives as well, or should last several islive. Everyone should feel sues of Hartselle Living, safe and loved in his or her I thought I would share home. Regardless of age some of my thoughts or gender, there should be on what home means to some place that, no matter me. The homes we have what happens in life, you featured, including this can go to your safe place or month’s home, all have your home. special memories to those Since we think of love who have lived there in being an emotion of the the past or continue to heart and flowing from the live there. Each home has heart, what a better place it’s own story, and the to feel loved than the place best part is those living you call home. Home is there get to write it as where your memories are they live their lives in the made, where you experihome. enced love and felt love There are several from those living with you, definitions of home. most likely being your According to the dictiofamily. nary, home is the house While some may think or apartment where one one can never go back lives. Another is the place home, the really great part where a person was born is, you never really have to or grew up. leave home. Home is My favorite definiwhere you felt safe and tion of home is “where Randy Garrison • Letter from the Publisher secure, where you felt the heart is.” love and loved others.

We think of a home So regardless of what structure you reside in, the memories or dwelling place as a structure made of bricks, wood and other types of building materials. Folks in Bible times lived in that you have saved in your heart go with you. Those memotents or even in structures formed out of rock while some even ries that you hold close and never want to lose.

Home is more than a structure to keep you warm, dry and lived in caves. Pioneer settlers even lived in houses built from safe, home is also the feeling you get when you walk in the sod cut from the ground.

All of the structures mentioned above, while some are much door and experience over and over again all of the good times and blessing you have enjoyed in your life. better and more comfortable than others, still served a comThe last verse of this familiar hymn speaks to what a home mon purpose. That purpose was to keep a family warm and should be: dry and to protect them from enemies such as wild animals.

“Lord, let us in our homes agree When we think of houses today, we tend to think more of This blessed peace to gain; comfort than necessarily protection, but regardless of how Unite our hearts in love to Thee, elaborate the structures we now live in are, they still need to And love to all will reign.” offer the same protection. We still want to be dry, warm and May God Bless your home and may it be filled with love protected; however, now we want to be cool in our homes as and joy that will last your lifetime through. well.

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onda Rousey was awarded the Best Fighter ESPY Wednesday evening July 15 at the annual ESPY awards.

Her reign as the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion as well as her Olympic medal in judo would seem to make her new title inevitable, but that’s not the case. The first female fighter to sign with the UFC not only beat out male competitors in the running for the award, but she beat out the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr., who was recently the winner of the welterweight championship fight over Manny Pacquiao, which was one of the biggest sporting events of the decade.

I’m glad to see “Rowdy” Ronda is getting the recognition she deserves as an allover good fighter rather than just

a good female fighter.

She is 11-0 without a single match going to decision.

She has nine submission wins, one of the most famous of which was her 14-second armbar on Cat Zingano for the bantamweight title, which Joy Haynes • Letter from a Contributor holds the record for the fastest at UFC 190 against Bethe Correia in in UFC history. Her fights are always Rio de Janeiro. They are fighting in the worth watching. headliner for the bantamweight chamHer next bout is targeted for Aug. 1 pionship.

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CALENDAR

Players listen to instruction from a UK International coach during a previous AYSO soccer camp. This year’s camp will be July 37-31 at the Groover Road Soccer Complex for ages 5-16.

Monday through Friday for all ages for $105. Session 2 will be a full day Falkville summer reading program camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday Falkville Public Library’s sumthrough Friday for ages 8-16 for $150. mer reading speaker will be Tammy Participants can register online at www.

Adamson, an ENT for an ambulance tinyurl.com/hartsellesoccercamp. For service. She will tell about lifesaving Annual luau The Hartselle Parks and Recreation more information, call the camp office and give examples. Reading reports at 888-857-6222 or email info@aysocan be given and everyone will enjoy annual luau will be July 24 from 8soccercamps.org.

10 p.m. at the Hartselle Aquatic Cencrafts and music. Come and bring a ter. DJ Krank E will be rocking the friend. house for a $5 fee per person, even July 28 if visitors have a season pass. There Hartselle summer reading program Paintin-Palooza will be a cannon ball contest and a The William Bradford Huie Library Paintin-Palooza is a Hartselle Parks of Hartselle will host their annual sumand Recreation class for ages 10 to14 limbo competition. The concession stand will also be open. For more mer reading program each Tuesday in years old July 23 at 2 p.m. at Sparkinformation, call the pool at 256-751- July. This year’s theme is “Every Hero man Civic Center. For a fee of $15, 0665. has a Story.” Magical heroes Archie and all supplies to create a door hanger Mary Wade will be at the library July will be included. Participants can 28.

July 27-31 pick from the following options: a AYSO UK International Soccer Camp flower, a surfboard or a ball.

Hartselle AYSO will host its annual July 30 UK International Soccer Camps July Falkville summer reading program July 24 27-31 at the Groover Road Soccer Falkville Public Library’s summer Red Cross blood drive Complex. The camps are open to all reading program will be July 30 at 2 An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Decatur Mall children 5-16 years old. Session 1 will p.m. with Lynn Dean of the Falkville be a half day camp from 9 a.m. to noon Canine Unit. He will have the dog for in the vacant store next to Carmike

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Cinema Fri., July 24, from 1-6 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Teresa Becker at 256-990-0830.

“show and tell.” Reports will be turned in, awards given, books checked in and out and food for everyone. Come and bring a friend.

July 31

Friday Free For All The Friday Free For All is the most disgusting fun kids will have all summer. Hartselle Parks and Recreation will have water balloon fights, spaghetti fights, relay games and other fun activities. This event will be Fri., July 31, at Sparkman Park Pavilion #4.

Ages 5-8 will attend from 9-11 a.m., and ages 9-12 will attend from 2-4 p.m. Please bring a pair of goggles and wear old clothes. The fee to participate is $10, which must be paid by July 29.

Co-ed and Mens’ softball registration Registration is now open for the Hartselle Parks and Recreation’s Coed and Mens’ Adult Softball Leagues.

Players must be at least 18 years of age. There is a $450 registration fee

per team. Registration deadline is July 31. Registration forms can be picked up at the Hartselle Civic Center. For more information, call Heather at 256773-2581 or visit the Hartselle Adult Softball League Facebook page.

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Sandlin family reunion The 81st annual Sandlin family reunion will be held Sat., Aug. 1, at the Cold Springs Community Center, 8821 Co. Rd., 109 Bremen, AL 35033. For more information, contact Patsy Lee (Sandlin) Medlock at 205-995-7988.

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August Painting Party The Hartselle Parks and Recreation’s August Painting Party will be Aug. 18.

They will be painting sports themed door hangers with choices of painting a football, a megaphone or a soccer ball.

The fee is $15 per project and includes all supplies, which must be paid by Aug. 13.

Kat Blaylock introduces patrons to a dog during the canine heroes summer reading program at the Hartselle Library this month. The Hartselle summer reading program will be every Tuesday in July with special guests each week.

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FAITH AND FAMILY

Love to spare The Garnett family has grown through fostering and adopting STORY BY JOY HAYNES

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aley Rae and Karli Garnett have seven siblings this week, but sometimes they have more.

Their family has been fostering and adopting children since they were between 11 and 13 years old, so they have welcomed many children into their family over the last few years.

The Garnett children currently span from 23 years old to four months. Their oldest son Hunter recently married and is in his first year of law school, Haley Rae is signed up for seminary classes and younger sister Karli recently graduated from Danville High School.

They have younger siblings Gigi and Yuri, who are from Guatemala as well as baby Aubree. They are the children of Chris and Amy Garnett. They have also had

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several other siblings through foster care.

They were first introduced to fostering through a family that went to Fairview: the Grace Place with them. The Weaver family was fostering Gigi and Yuri, but Chris met the girls and fell in love.

“We were all really surprised when my dad said he wanted to start fostering,” Haley Rae said. “My parents had never discussed adoption or fostering or anything, so it was unexpected when he said he felt like that was what we were supposed to do. He just really made a connection and felt like Yuri and Gigi were meant to be part of our family. When he kept bringing it up, my mom agreed that they could go through the fostering process.”

Haley Rae said she never would have thought her dad

would make that sort of decision.

“My dad is this kind of intimidating man, so his decision to foster seemed out of character for him to me, but I was so glad he wanted to do it,” Haley Rae said. “He is very protective, and he loves having a house full of girls. He definitely has a soft spot for babies and the younger ones never get in trouble with him.”

The Garnetts have been a temporary foster home for many children. They normally keep babies and young children for two to three weeks before they are placed in a more permanent home.

“It can be hard to let them go after we have grown attached to them, but knowing we are a temporary home from the beginning makes it easier,” Haley Rae said. “Most of the babies we have had go on to a forever home, so it’s easier to see them go when we know they are going to a happy permanent family.

Our most recent foster situation was a 17-year-old mom with an infant. Our family decided to take a break once they moved back out of state since we were really attached to them and saying goodbye was really hard. No matter where the kids go, they are still a part of our family.”

Haley Rae said she has plans to follow in her parents’ footsteps.

“Adopting and fostering has done nothing but bless my family,” Haley Rae said. “It’s definitely been a family thing, and it never would have worked if our entire family hadn’t been behind it. Karli and I have both talked about wanting to adopt kids one day our-

selves. I would absolutely love to have a house full of adopted babies.”

The Garnett family is full of baby lovers, according to Haley Rae. “Loving babies is an instinct in our house,” Haley Rae said. “We want to hold every baby we see, so it’s good that we have babies in the house to cuddle and love on. We really feel that meeting Yuri and Gigi was divine intervention for our family.”

Haley Rae said they have learned a lot from growing their family through the years.

“Before we started fostering, I never saw the need for foster families and families willing to adopt,” Haley Rae said. “Being in the middle of the situation, I see that need now. I’ve also spent several months in Guatemala and have seen first-hand how many children there are that need help over there. Our family has always believed that to whom much is given, much is required. I know that I have been blessed, and I feel like I should give back. I fell in love with the kids in Guatemala, and I 100 percent want to live and work there.”

It will be hard for her to get used to not having several siblings around when Haley Rae moves out.

“It’s always loud at our house, but in a good way,” Haley Rae said. “I love having all my sisters around, so it will be an adjustments whenever I move out. We are a close family whether we are biologically related or not. We don’t hide the fact that we have adopted children, so we like to celebrate adoption days. I definitely want to look into fostering as soon as I can.”

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Marshall Reynolds looks at a book during last year’s summer reading program at the Hartselle Library.

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WELLNESS

Keep them reading These tips will make reading fun for the family during this summer STORY BY HARTSELLE LIBRARIAN EMILY LOVE

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eading might be the last thing on your child’s mind once school is out, but reading during the summer months can help your child during the school year.

Here are a few tips to make reading fun:

n If you are planning a trip to the beach or a baseball game, read a book about it before you go. Then you can discuss what your child learned from the book. You can also involve your child in planning vacations and have them look up facts about your vacation spot. n Let your kids see you reading the newspaper, a magazine or a paperback. It will show them that reading can be enjoyable for everyone. n Kids have a lot of assigned reading during the school year, so let them pick books they want to read for fun in the summer.

You can always slip in an educational book. n Books that teach kids how to make or do something can be a lot of fun for you and your child. The Internet is full of ideas for book crafts. n Read aloud to your kids and don’t be afraid to get silly. Use a funny voice or wear a funny hat. Your kids will laugh and make you laugh. n Check websites for ideas to make reading fun. You can find a craft, coloring page or activity for the book your child is reading. n Visit a comic book store. It will encourage your child to read, and a great activity would be for them to create their own comic strip. n Get magazine subscriptions for your child to help encourage reading. They will be excited to get a fun magazine in the mail. n Last, but certainly not least- visit your local library. It is a free resource for the community. We have books for all ages, audio books, summer reading programs on Tuesdays in July, computers, a used book room and free E-books. To get a library card, all you have to do is provide proof of your current address and fill out a short form. There is a lot going on at the library in the summer. Come check us out, and remember to keep reading.

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HOMES

New Nostalgia STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOY HAYNES

The Kirk sisters’ home intertwines past and present

Rosemary and Rebecca Kirk built a new home on the original site of their family home in Hartselle.

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isters Rosemary and Rebecca Kirk started out their home improvement project as a way to preserve the home their grandfather had built.

They wanted to save the four main rooms and rebuild and renovate the rest of the home that they were born in before they grew up and moved to Birmingham for work.

Their builder and family friend John Mitchell advised them to start from scratch, saying it would be more cost effective. They decided to take his advice, but they still wanted to save parts of their family home and keep the original style of old house in the new one.

They built the home on the four lots of the original house on High Street. It’s hard to build nostalgia, but they feel Mitchell succeeded. They are asked regularly if their home is old or new, which they take as a great compliment.

Their three-story home was finally completed after one year of design and two years of construction. Ron Wolf, a Cullman designer, helped them with every step of the process in decorating their new home. He helped them pick out wallpaper, furniture, decor and more in an effort to make their home showroom ready while comfortable for living in at the same time.

The home features several bedrooms, a sun room, a hobby room, an observatory room and an attached gazebo, all of which is decorated immaculately, including the two-car garage.

Their home was definitely a labor of love not only for the Kirk sisters but also for those who worked on it and considered their hobby that they hoped would never truly be completed.

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FOOD

Five a day from the grill Grill more than hamburgers this summer with these cookout recipes STORY BY ANDREA WILLIAMSON

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ummer has arrived, and grilling season is in full swing. While the first things associated with grilling are usually hamburgers, hotdogs, ribs and other meats, consider stepping outside of the box this summer by grilling fruits and vegetables, which provide great options for grilled meals, side dishes or desserts.

According to the USDA’s My Plate website, young children need anywhere from 1-1 ½ cups of vegetables per day, while older children, adolescents and adults need 2-3 cups per day, depending on age, gender and level of activity. Fruit portions are smaller but still important. My Plate suggests 1-1 ½ cups of fruit per day for small children and 1 ½-2 cups of fruit for older children, adolescents and adults. Although there are plenty of ways to consume vegetables and fruits, grilling can provide creative and tasty options to ensure everyone gets his or her recommended daily quantities.

For delicious vegetable ideas, try throwing sweet potatoes, tomatoes or asparagus on your grill that can be paired with garlic, lemon juice, parmesan, lime or cilantro. If your family is having a difficult time selecting one vegetable, try making grilled vegetables for a colorful variety. For a sweet20 • Hartselle Living

er option, try grilled peaches or grilled strawberry shortcake skewers. Even though they include some sugar, they are still a great way to incorporate fruit servings into your family’s meal while still enjoying a yummy grilled dessert.

Trying these new recipes should prove to be lots of fun for the master griller in your family; however, grilling perfect fruits and vegetables requires good techniques. According to the Bright Ideas Blog, it is important to oil your grill or to coat the vegetables in some type of oil in order to prevent the vegetables from drying out or sticking to the grill. Also, avoid marinating your foods for more than two hours so that they do not become too soggy. If you would like to make crunchier vegetables, Written Reality website suggests seasoning the vegetables with salt because it will absorb the moisture.

Grilled Cilantro-Lime Sweet Potatoes Courtesy of Sweet Treats and More 3 sweet potatoes 1 Tbsp. kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest Pinch of cayenne pepper ¼ cup canola or extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped cilantro Place the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook until tender. After the potatoes have cooled, slice them into eighths lengthwise.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Mix salt, lime zest and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Brush the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place on the grill and cook on all sides until golden brown and cooked through. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes for each side, including the skin.

Transfer the sweet potatoes to a plate and sprinkle with the lime-salt mixture and chopped cilantro.

Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise, and then season with salt and pepper.

In a small frying pan, add garlic, olive oil and fresh thyme. Cook tomatoes until they are golden. Remove them from the heat and add in grated parmesan cheese. Place the tomato halves cut-side down on an oiled grill and cook until there are grill marks on the tomatoes. Flip the tomatoes over and continue cooking with parmesan cheese spooned on top.

Grilled Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

Courtesy of Spend with Pennies

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes

Courtesy of Proud Italian Cook

1 bunch of asparagus 1 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste ½ lemon cut lengthwise 3-4 Tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese

Roma tomatoes Salt Pepper Crushed garlic Olive oil Fresh thyme Parmesan cheese

Preheat grill to medium high.

Wash asparagus and break off the ends, and then toss them with olive oil and seasonings.

Cut lemon into three wedges.

Place lemon wedges and asparagus on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning half way.

Remove lemon and asparagus from grill and squeeze lemon over the asparagus.

Top with parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Easy Grilled Vegetables

Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven 1 pound of tomatoes, diced into large pieces (If cherry or grape tomatoes are used, do not cut into pieces.)

1 yellow or white onion, peeled with ends removed and cut into eighths 1 medium zucchini, ends removed and sliced in half lengthwise then cut into ½ inch pieces 1 medium yellow squash, ends removed, sliced in half lengthwise then cut into ½ inch pieces 8 ounces of mushrooms, cleaned and halved 1 bulb garlic 4 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Black pepper Sea Salt

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GRILL, from 21 Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Begin by preparing garlic for roasting. Peel off outer papery covering of the head of garlic. Using a sharp knife, slice off Âź-inch of the top of the bulb so that the inside of each clove is exposed. Place the head on a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle one teaspoon olive oil over the top of the cloves, and then spread it around. Fold the foil over the top of the clove so that it is fully enclosed. Set the foil package directly on top of grill grates and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes or until garlic cloves are soft and lightly golden.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, zucchini, squash and mushrooms with two tablespoons of olive oil and a generous amount of freshly-ground salt and pepper. Toss the mixture until vegetables are evenly coated. Transfer vegetables to a grill pan and set on the grill grates next to the foil-wrapped garlic. Grill the vegetables, stirring every 2-3 minutes until they are tender and lightly charred. Remove garlic and vegetables from grill when cooked.

While vegetables are cooking, prepare the dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, all of the roasted garlic cloves and the chopped fresh herbs until combined. Add extra salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer vegetables to a serving platter or bowl and drizzle with the prepared dressing. The vegetables can be served immediately or chilled. Other vegetables can be used as long as they are cut to the same size.

Grilled Peaches

Courtesy of Listotic.com 2 Tbsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon 4 fresh peaches, washed Grape seed oil or vegetable oil

Slice peaches in half and remove the pit.

Brush all sides of peaches with oil and place in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add sugar mixture to peaches and gently toss until peaches are coated, and then let peaches sit at room temperature for 20-60 minutes.

Cook cut side down on hot grill for five minutes or until peaches have grill marks, and then turn peaches over and grill on medium high for 10-15 minutes or until the fruit is tender. If desired, top peaches with more sugar and cinnamon and serve with ice cream.

Grilled Shortcake Skewers Courtesy of Betsy Life

Strawberries, cubed Pineapple, cubed Store-bought or homemade pound cake, cubed Whipped cream Thread cubed pound cake and fruit onto BBQ skewers and grill over medium high heat, turning occasionally. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until fruit is soft and pound cake is toasted. Serve with whipped cream.

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GET TO KNOW

Jesse Mashburn One Hartselle native is following her opera dreams STORY BY ANDREA WILLIAMSON

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artselle native Jesse Mashburn is not the typical college student.

The 19-year-old aspiring opera performer left Hartselle during her senior year to attend Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts boarding school in northern Michigan. Following graduation, Mashburn chose to attend Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio where she is majoring in classical vocal performance with a focus on opera. Now, while many college students spend their free time in a whirl of social activities, Mashburn spends her evenings balancing homework and strenuous rehearsal schedules. While home for the summer, Mashburn is currently preparing to give a concert Sun., Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Hartselle First United Methodist Church.

Her performance will be open to the public. She recently met with Hartselle Living and shared about her life as a music student and plans for the future.

Hartselle Living: Was it difficult to leave your home to attend Interlochen?

Jesse Mashburn: I braced myself for it to be harder than it actually was. I think it may have been harder on my mom than it was on me. I did have to adjust to the heavy snow in Michigan, but the maintenance crews did a MASHBURN continued on page 24 Hartselle Living • 23

MASHBURN, from 23 great job keeping the sidewalks clear so that we could go to class. Interlochen is just a great place to be, and it is easy to find yourself. Every student is so focused on the goal that he or she wants to achieve. I never doubted that I was in the right place.

HL: Did you have any experience with the arts before leaving for Interlochen?

JM: In addition to private voice lessons, I participated in several music competitions in Alabama and Atlanta.

I also competed in the Classical Singer competition for two years and was able to compete at nationals in Chicago. In addition, I performed in almost every production at the Hartselle Fine Arts Center from the time I was in sixth grade until I left for Interlochen.

than I thought I was able. I performed at our winter performance that year, and the experience just validated my decision. When you find your niche, it just feels so right.

HL: What is a typical day at Oberlin like for you?

JM: I begin each day with classes. I have music theory and aural training three times a week. I also have foreign language classes, music history and private music lessons. I was the only freshman to be cast in this fall’s production of “The Rape of Lucretia” by Benjamin Britten, so this fall I will have rehearsals every night from 7-10 p.m. We also have opera workshop twice a week where we learn about using valid emotions and portraying the characters as we sing. It’s hard to balance classes, practices and rehearsals.

HL: How does a conservatory differ from other univerHL: At what point did you choose your career path? sities?

JM: It was during my senior year at Interlochen that I JM: A major difference is that we only take liberal arts knew that I wanted to focus on classical opera rather than courses for our general education requirements. I am musical theatre. I was progressing at the school more

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required to take German, French and Spanish before I graduate, and these will all count towards my degree. We are not required to take any math or science courses.

JM: I want to bring opera away from being a gentrified art form. It was not always so high and mighty. People formerly took their families and brought food and drinks to the opera. They even threw things if they didn’t like the performance. I want to make it accessible again.

HL: We heard that you recently traveled to Japan. Can you tell us about your trip?

JM: It was amazing. My roommate at Interlochen was HL: What is your dream role? from Japan, so we arranged for me to spend a month with JM: There are different types of opera singers. There her. I don’t speak Japanese at all, so I was very lucky to are dramatic voices, lyric soprano voices and many more have her. I saw the Golden Shrine, several other temples types. I don’t know which voice type I will have at the and most of the city of Tokyo. We also spent a couple end. However, my favorite role is Charlotte in Jules of days with her mother’s Masennet’s “Werther,” so family in the rural area of maybe I can perform that Akita. I was able to experole one day. rience Japan like a native instead of being a tourist.

HL: You are obviously very busy. When you have HL: Have you done any free time, though, what do other international travel? you like to do?

JM: Oberlin has a sixJM: There is a coffee week summer program shop at Oberlin called The in Italy, and I went there Local. My friends and I last summer. The Oberlin enjoy going there when faculty was there, so I was we just need some coffee. able to study with them.

However, we usually end As a vocal major, it isn’t up discussing our classes possible to study abroad and rehearsals, so if I need during the year. However, a break from music, I enjoy there are many other great staying in my room and summer programs in Gerwatching Netflix. many, France and Russia, so I will start thinking soon HL: Who is your role about what I would like to model? do next summer.

JM: My role model is Charlsa Taul Perdew, my HL: As an artist, what high school voice teacher. makes you excited?

She inspired me and taught JM: With your voice, me to have a strong work you’re always learning, and it is always changing. It is ethic. When my family and I were questioning if a vocal so wonderful to be able to be wrapped up in music for career was the right path for me, she believed in me. She the rest of my life. Another thing that is exciting is being gave me pamphlets about Interlochen and Oberlin’s sumable to study a piece – the technical aspects, nuances and mer program, and she helped me when I was applying to meanings – and then be able to share the perfected prod- schools. I am actually taking lessons with her while I am uct with others. You only hope that they realize how hard home to prepare for my recital. you’ve worked for one piece.

HL: What advice would you give to children or youngHL: Where do you hope to establish a career? er students who are wishing to pursue a vocal music caJM: I plan to just wait and see where there is an oppor- reer? tunity. I will go where I find a job, and I will be happy. It JM: Work hard and work hard now. If you don’t develmakes sense to be flexible because there is a lot of mov- op a work ethic now, it is hard to develop one later. If ing involved with this job. you have a passion, then work at it. Once you have confidence in yourself, you will be able to do it, and no one HL: Do you have any specific goals for your career? will be able to stand in your way.

I want to bring opera away from being a

gentrified art form.

It was not always so

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OUT AND ABOUT

The Pentecostals of Hartselle hosted their annual fireworks show July 3 in honor of Independence Day on Highway 36 West.

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Crestline held Kindergarten Camp June 17. 1- Melissa Ward reads a book. 2- Sarah Kate Kirby shows off her caterpillar headband. 3- Christina Shannon helps with crafts.

4- Children match colors in class. 5- Bella Eubanks plays outside.

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Hartselle Parks and Recreation has held several events for local kids over the summer. 1- A participant competes in the Youth Police Academy obstacle course. 2- A father and daughter enjoy the Daddy Daughter Date Night. 3- Girls make pancakes at the Kids in the Kitchen Class. 4- Girls enjoy a pedicure during the Spa Party.

We are available for *Weddings *Receptions *Luncheons *Pre-Wedding Parties *Bridal Teas

Visit our website at hartsellefineartscenter.org or email us at hartsellefinearts@att.net

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Rent one room or the entire building

Call 256-773-4046

Marketplace Hartselle Living • 256.332.1881

Drivers: Home Nightly.

Excellent Money. Full Benefit Package. New Equipment.

Family Work. Environment.

CDL-A 1yrs exp.

Jay: 256-309-7520 Mon-Fri 8-5 Company Drivers and Owner Operators Home at least once a wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have Class A CDL w Hazmat & Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR exp, good safety record. 800-338-2717 JOBS IN ALABAMA!! AIDT assists employers throughout AL by identifying qualified applicants by recruitment, screening & training services. Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs & training!

Alabama Insurance Agency Has a Business Opportunity for Insurance Agents. Turn Key Operation. Contact us through the website, www.alinsagency.com or phone Allen Vest at 205-303-2055 All American Asphalt Complete Paving and Seal Coating Service • Commercial and Residential. No job too big or too small, too near or too far. Quality work at reasonable prices. Free estimates. No obligations. Call now for spring discount. Licensed and insured. Statewide Service Since 1969 (205)767-1585 Caregivers & Nurses ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE Immediate need, Flexible hours, Benefits available. Call for more information 256-539-1400 www.alwaysthereinc.com American Proteins, Inc. Hiring Drivers. Home Daily. Great benefits package (including: health/dental/ vision insurance), paid vacation and holidays, quarterly safety bonus, 401K retirement plan. Need Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, one year verifiable driving experience. Contact Jamie Sewell at 256-970-6133 or Ronnie Demonia 256-970-6109 EOE ANN’S ALTERATIONS 600 Limestone Street, Suite #6 Hartselle, AL 256-773-4213

COME RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS Big M-Transportation $500 Orientation Pay. $1500 Sign On Bonus.

Personal Dispatcher 24/7.

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Buddy Gray Music.

205-822-0482 or 800-593-2462 CARRY TRANSIT Decatur, Alabama Now hiring DRIVERS * Good Pay * Excellent Benefits & Home Time * 18 Months OTR exp. * Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement. Apply on Line@ CarryTransit.com CREEKSTONE 1, 2, 3 BR Apartments 1570 Lawrence St. East, located .5 miles South from Hwy 43, Russellville All ground floor, All appliances, ceramic tile, ceiling fans, Individual Alarm Systems & more.

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Salary + Commission.

Email resume to ccolvard@allstate. com.

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Call your neighbors down the street at Davis Realty. We can help you get a great rate!

Call Willodean 256-762-5671 Davis Realty & Assoc. Inc. 115 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, AL 256-332-9920 DEPENDABLE DOZER & DIRT 256-332-4854 Now Hiring for ALL Positions.

LPN’s in Bham area. LPN’s and PCA in Fayette area. LPN positions also available in North Port, Mauvoo and Admsville. 800-844-0195.

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Massey Ferguson 383, 73HP PTO, 1100 hrs, w/ loader: $16,900.

256-565-8695 (no txt) Gypsum Express LTD. Class A CDL Drivers needed! Bridgeport, AL Terminal Opening Soon! Top pay and benefits, plus bonuses! Call Melissa @1-866-317-6556 ext. 3 Come Home to Holiday Plaza Apartments (Behind Foodland) Equal Housing Opportunity 256332-2960 CLAIM YOUR REWARDS! REWARDING CAREERS, REWARDING PAY, REWARDING OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE IN HOME CARE TO SENIORS NEAR YOU. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES & COMPETITIVE WAGES. LET HOME INSTEAD REWARD YOU TODAY! 256-883-3080 or 256-355-0024 20% off Wall to Wall unless marked sale!

223 Ammo, Box of 500, 55 grain, $179.95; 223 Ammo, Box of 500, 62 grain, $215 JC’s Guns & Tackle Shop 1650 Jordan Ln, Huntsville 256-830-0761

Hickory Heights Lots .4 - 1.2 acres $32,00-$52,000 Call 256773-9554

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KDC Properties, Inc. 256-355-9090 P.O. Box 987 Decatur, AL 35602 kdcpropertiesinc.com J. Wesley Cain, AL #286; TN #6499

Smith Motors Two locations on Hwy 31, Decatur Lot #1 256-350-9938 Lot #2 256-350-9937 smithmotorsautosales.com

We Buy ATVs Motorcycles & Utility Vehicles Motorsports Superstore 888-880-2277 Hamilton, AL

SURVEILLANCE CAMERA MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY STORAGE BUILDINGS For Rent, All Sizes. Russellville, AL. We Accept Credit Cards. Call Jerry 256332-9253 or 256-412-5392 MonFri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm

SPRING CLEAN-UP Need a Dumpster?

Call 205-893-7223 PRESBYTERIAN TOWERS Senior Community 1st Month’s Rent Free! Free WiFi CALL 256-350-3323 Behind Colonial Mall $480 COMPLETE Home Air Duct Cleaning Including Dryer Vent. Call to add FREE Services!

256-830-5022 Pure Air QUALITY HEARING HEALTHCARE Hearing Aids. Free Hearing Test!

Hartselle, Madison Guntersville 256-486-9400 qualityhearinghealthcare.com Established Teams needed to run CA. Must have 2 yrs exp & clean driving record. Sign on bonus, 401k. Medical & life ins. Stop pay. If you qualify, call us! RRR Transporation 800-472-4714 Restore Care is hiring direct caregivers, LPN’s, drivers, and admin team members. Visit restorecareinc.com for more info or call 256-856-2918 Salvation Army Bi-Weekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham. Used electronics, furniture, equipment, bric-a-brac. Fee $4-$5. Public welcome! Call for details: (205)252-8151 Service • Repair • Remodel Gas line repair & installation.

Senior Discount. Work is Guaranteed.

Sammy Brown Plumbing

Need extra money? We need weekend merchandisers! Apply at: supremebeverage.com DELIVERY DRIVERS - CDL A Decatur, AL route delivery: touchfreight. 1 to 2 nights out. - .37 per mile. Pay increase every 3 mths!!! 1 yr exp., clean MVR & pass Phsy/DS. Contact Rick @855-890-7133 TED MILLS Heating & A/C Service & Change out $65 Spring Service Free Estimates 256-412-5408 Town Hill Mini Storage 160 Units Vacancies All Sizes 256-332-9928 MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath.

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THE LAST WORD

“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.”

John Lennon

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