Madison Living November 2016

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LET’S EAT ANY WAY YOU SPIN IT EDUCATION

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GROWTH COMMITTEE ANALYZES MCS’ FUTURE

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ARTS AND CULTURE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HOMEMAKERS

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HOME Cindi and James Sanderson stand by his grandfather’s dinner bell, which was rung to alert field workers that it was “dinner time” (lunch) or “quittin’ time.”

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ames and Cindi Sanderson’s home in the Chadrick neighborhood defines respect for the past and their families’ heritages.

In 1998 these native Madisonians bought the house, which was a decade old at the time, after it appeared on the Parade of Homes. The house had sat empty quite some time. “It needed lots of cosmetic help,” Cindi said. Before moving in, they gutted about 75 percent of the house during three months of renovations.

The property offered a large lot, treed backyard and potential for flower gardens. The one-level layout suited them, as did the floor plan. Over time, James and Cindi have completed other improvements, inside and out.

The traditional, ranch-style house is full brick, 2,800 square feet with 12 rooms and large back porch and patio. The brick color has undertones of rust and slate.

One renovation added floor-to-ceiling bookcases flanking the fireplace mantle. One bookcase each is devoted to James’ family and Cindi’s family photographs.

Red, green and touches of blue accent their neutral and cork color scheme with paints from Benjamin Moore Historic Collection. However, their kitchen’s paint matches colors of Fiesta dishes.

The family and den/TV rooms are spots for playtime and reading to grandchildren Luke and Logan Sanderson. “I always have a craft project to

ABOVE: The Sandersons’ back yard has banks of hydrangeas, which Cindi rooted from her grandmothers’ plants.

BELOW: The traditional, ranch-style house is full brick with 2,800 square feet with 12 rooms and large back porch and patio.

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do with Luke,” Cindi said. Vintage photographs of Madison cover one wall, while another wall displays cotton-related prints, paintings and needlepoint.

Special family meals and entertaining are set in the dining room. “The parlor holds treasured memories, including an Empire settee from James’ grandparents and his great-grandparents’ clock.

James’ grandmother remembered, as a child, seeing her mother dust the clock with chicken feathers,” Cindi said.

“Our favorite part of our home is the large back porch. We have lots of family gatherings there.

Sometimes, we make ice cream on Sunday afternoons,” Cindi said. “The grandchildren love to run in the yard and play on the porch.”

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Bold colors give atmosphere to a collection of men’s vintage hats and hatboxes in this bedroom.

The Sandersons’ outdoor living space has vintage signs, plants, whimsical collectibles and black wrought-iron furniture with chartreuse pillows and cushions.

ABOVE: This immaculate clock belonged to James Sanderson’s greatgrandparents.

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In addition, Cindi enjoys early-morning solitude there. “Many mornings, I watch a woodpecker family and several cardinals have breakfast at the feeders.”

Predominately casual, their furnishings are both eclectic and traditional, but the parlor and dining room have more formal pieces.

Furniture varies from Empire, Duncan Fyffe, Victorian and Chippendale to Primitive.

The Sandersons would never part with furniture from grandparents and great-grandparents. Cindi cherishes her grandparents’ dining room suite and dresser and her great-grandmother’s sewing machine cabinet.

A favorite antique is a large dinner bell mounted on a post in the back yard. “James’ grandfather owned the bell and rang it to let workers in the fields know when it was time for dinner (or lunch) and then again when it was quitting time,” Cindi said.

Other special items are a wooden plane that James’ great-grandfather used in building his family’s house and a pie safe, Cindi and James’ first antique purchase after marrying in 1977.

Cindi has nurtured Shasta daisies and massive hydrangea shrubs, rooted from her grandmothers’

plants. A photograph shows two-year-old Cindi in front of those hydrangeas. Along with herbs, Cindi fills her perennial garden with plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

The Sandersons are members of Madison United Methodist Church. In 1974, they were in Bob Jones High School’s first graduating class.

Cindi serves on Madison Municipal Cemeteries Committee.

In 2004 after 25-plus years of antiquing, Cindi founded her business CWS Interiors with locations at Jacklyn’s Keepsakes in downtown Madison and Serendipity Antiques in Athens. CWS Interiors offers vintage collectibles, candles, home decor and gifts. Recently, Cindi designed custom flour-sack towels with the Roundhouse and one with the state’s outline surrounding the state flower, cotton boll, train and Madison’s location.

Retired from General Motors, James currently works as a lab operator for Nektar. In June 2016, Cindi retired from Madison Elementary School and currently works part time at Madison Station Antiques.

Their son Adam and his wife Julie have two sons, 5-year-old Luke and 13-month-old Logan. Their daughter Mollie is married to Landon Carter.

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LET’S EAT The Greek Pizza has organic baby spinach, two cheeses, red onions, black olives and artichoke hearts drizzled with Greek dressing.

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ho knew pizza could offer so many options?

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza has brought the createyour-own pizza concept out of Atlanta to residents of Madison.

“We feature made-from-scratch dough and completely fresh ingredients,” operating partner Jeromy Gwin said. “Our produce is sourced locally, and we don’t have a freezer in the unit, so no frozen/precooked products.”

The franchisee families for Uncle Maddio’s are Jeromy and Rosemary Gwin, John and Joy Howard and Brian and Denise Brandt. All the families are actively involved with the business.

“We’re all local and love to spend time in the restaurant visiting with guests and assisting the team,” Jeromy Gwin said.

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Guests can choose among traditional, whole wheat or glutenfree dough, six sauces including herb pesto, seven cheeses, 13 meat choices and 22 vegetables.

Guests can choose among traditional, whole wheat or gluten-free dough, six sauces including herb pesto, seven cheeses, 13 meat choices and 22 vegetables.

“We also pride ourselves on the availability of healthy, allergy-aware options and one of the best gluten-free crusts in the industry,” Gwin said.

The most popular orders at Uncle Maddio’s show the outof-the-ordinary options at the restaurant. The Steak and Blue Pizza combines grilled Angus steak with blue cheese crumbles and mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, garlic, spinach, fresh basil, balsamic glaze and olive oil. The Jamaican Jerk has a tomato-basil sauce base with grilled jerk chicken and pineapple, mozzarella, red onions, green peppers and cilantro.

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LEFT: Uncle Maddio’s owners promise the “Served with Love” guarantee.

Another popular option is The Greek, a specialty pizza that features organic baby spinach, mozzarella and feta cheeses, red onions, black olives and artichoke hearts, drizzled with homemade Greek dressing. Other pizza possibilities are the Spicy Italian, Simply Veggie, Chicken Club, Southwest Baja and The Big Max – the latter of which is a bold combo of Italian sausage, bacon and handmade meatball.

“But our salads and ‘Foldwiches’ (folded sandwiches) are fantastic as well,” Gwin said. Guests could choose a steak and cheese foldwich; Mediterranean, featuring goat cheese and Greek dressing; Caprese, with grilled chicken and pesto; or the Spicy Italian.

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Salads include Greek and Chicken Caesar with free-range grilled chicken and homemade dressing; Sante Fe, with blackbean corn salsa and crostini; and the more traditional chopped salad with ham, grilled chicken and bacon, along with side salads.

All options and descriptions are available at unclemaddios. com, Gwin said.

Uncle Maddio’s offers multiple brews in local craft beer, both on tap and in can or bottle. “We have an eight-tap beer cooler with a local-only flair, featuring Straight to Ale, Blue Pants, Old Black Bear, Mad Malts and Rocket Republic, among others,” Gwin said.

Gwin and the other owners decided to locate Uncle Maddio’s in Madison “based on the community and the growth potential that it offers. We chose our specific location based on the traffic on U.S. 72, the street-front view and centralized location within Madison.”

Uncle Maddio’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. “We are partnering with Grub South as our third-party delivery service. You can find us on their website or mobile app at grubsouth.com,” Gwin said.

Uncle Maddio’s address is 8048 U.S. Highway 72 W. in Madison at the intersection with Wall Triana. For more information, call 256-430-2388, email madison@unclemaddios.com or visit unclemaddios.com, Facebook/Uncle Maddio’s or Instagram: Uncle Maddio’s of Madison.

HEALTH

Continuing to grow Madison Hospital approaches five-year anniversary

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Mary Lynne Wright, President of Madison Hospital

t’s exciting to know that your community hospital will celebrate being five years old in 2017. And in this time, we have added to our Madison Hospital services and medical staff in order to continue meeting your healthcare needs.

Some of the additional specialists who recently joined the medical staff include an OB/ GYN and orthopedic surgeon. These types of physician specialists help meet the diverse healthcare needs of our family and friends.

With the growing demand, our facility is also on the cusp of expanding. We filed a

Certificate of Need with the state requesting to build out 28,000 square feet of unfinished space on the fifth floor. With approval, construction of 30 more patient rooms will begin in late 2017. Twenty-two of the rooms are earmarked for general acute care, the rest for intensive care.

The past five years have been incredible. Be on the lookout for Madison Hospital’s 2017 events and join us for an open house, health fairs and healthcare speakers.

Caring for family and friends in our community is our privilege. Thank you.

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EDUCATION

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tudying in classrooms without walls is an option for students and teachers at Liberty Middle School.

The Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program has approved the Liberty Living Laboratory, and the National Wildlife Federation has certified the property as an official Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat. Teachers are using the laboratory for all curricula, especially STEM studies.

Liberty campus’ proximity to wooded land led the staff to discuss ways to connect curriculum with real-world experiences, Assistant Principal

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Dr. Kary Roberts said. Liberty also wanted to accommodate residents who use the campus for walking and biking beyond class hours.

Previously, an Eagle Scout had completed preliminary work for an outdoor classroom with a footbridge, mulching and design of outdoor seating.

In 2015 the Liberty Outdoor Classroom Committee first partnered with Alabama Wildlife Federation to plan learning stations and secure financing. “We reached out to local businesses and community members. The generosity and support was unbelievable,” Roberts said.

ABOVE: Art students find inspiration for drawings of flowers and insects in the butterfly garden.

PAGE 14: Liberty students monitor growth patterns of flowers, herbs and vegetables in raised beds and gardens.

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ABOVE : PTA members sponsor fun activities that build camaraderie in the school population.

Maria Burgos-Diaz teaches a new elective class, Environmental Explorations, in the living laboratory.

LEFT: PTAs engender enthusiasm that unites the entire school to raise money for projects to benefit students and teachers.

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By year-end 2015, Liberty established three separate sites for outdoor classrooms. “Site One was developed with our developmentally-delayed students in mind and includes outdoor seating with a chalkboard, sensory garden and barefoot pathway,” Roberts said. Site Two contains the weather station and 330-gallon rain collection devices, along with shade and butterfly gardens.

Site Three, the largest, encompasses a large wooded space with songbird sanctuary, tree identification trail, two seating areas with chalkboards, three composting/decomposition setups, dry/wet streams, animal tracking and gardens for berries, herbs and vegetables.

The area’s weather station boasts instrumentation like barometers and anemometers. Students monitor butterfly and bee populations and migration in the Pollinator Garden, which has large butterfly bushes, gardenias, marigolds, lantana, hibiscus, milkweed, Gerber daisies, geraniums, blanket flowers, parsley and dill.

“Thermophyllic and Vermiculture Decomposition Stations with worms show students the

“It’s also a joy to spend time on campus during evenings and weekends when the community uses the area for exercise and explorations – great for our school but also for those who live nearby.”

— Dr. Kary Roberts processes of decomposition and biodegradation,” Roberts said.

To satisfy National Wildlife Certification as a Schoolyard Habitat, Liberty was required to have established resources for food, shelter and protection for indigenous wildlife.

To complete Alabama Wildlife Federation Certification, Roberts and seven Liberty teachers attended federation and outdoor classroom training. “The process wasn’t a simple one. The federation was so supportive,” she said. Liberty’s other teachers later completed in-house training.

Liberty completed both certifications in one year – a record for any applicant. The school hosted a commemorative celebration in May 2016.

With all three sites, Liberty Living Laboratory covers approximately five acres. About one mile of developed nature trails is ready. “We still have space to add lots of trail and many more learning stations,” Roberts said.

Liberty students grew and ate kale, squash, cucumbers, onions, corn, carrots, radish, peppers, watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe, cabbage and okra. They planted blueberries, muscadine vines, raspberries and blackberries.

PAGE 16 FROM TOP: With all three sites, Liberty Living Laboratory covers approximately five acres.

Liberty campus’ proximity to wooded land led the staff to discuss ways to connect curriculum with realworld experiences, Assistant Principal Dr. Kary Roberts said.

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Growth Committee analyzes MCS’ future

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n 1998 Madison City Schools spun off from the county, serving 5,000 Madison and Triana students with six schools.

This fall, adding 400 students pushed enrollment over 10,200 students across 11 schools and a Pre-K Center.

This explosive growth didn’t just occur by happenstance.

High academic standards, competitive sports teams and a variety of extracurricular activities earn high marks from stakeholders and rank MCS as one of Alabama’s top school districts.

Rapid growth brings tremendous challenges. It has

ABOVE FROM LEFT: About one mile of developed nature trails is ready, and land is available for more trails and learning stations.

Scores of plants and shrubs attract wildlife, like this butterfly perched on purple flowers of a butterfly bush.

Students and parent volunteers have planted numerous shrubs and flowers, like Alabama honeysuckle, azaleas, sedum, English ivy, bougainvillea, mandevilla and iris.

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The herb garden has thyme, parsley, sweet basil, sweet mint, oregano, sage, catnip, garlic/chives, dill and citrus thyme.

“All around campus, we added winterberry bushes, Alabama honeysuckle, shrimp plants, azaleas, citronella plants, hydrangeas, coleus, caladiums, elephant ears, hostas, huchera, sedum, English ivy, bougainvillea, mandevilla, sweet potato vines, purple heart, iris, tiger lily, lavender and different succulents,” Roberts said.

Students have observed skunks, squirrels, raccoons, snakes, deer and a huge variety of birds, including wood ducks. One student plans to establish a rabbit habitat.

“We’re extremely excited to add a new Environmental Explorations elective class taught by Maria Burgos-Diaz. Students spend three days weekly outside for maintenance,” Roberts said.

accelerated the last sales tax. Resolving the few years and been Limestone County edheavily weighted ucation tax issue alone in newly-annexed will not solve this. land in west MadiWe now have portason. With elemenbles at Mill Creek Eletary schools at 96 mentary; have asked the percent capacity, City to slow residential David we need a new one Hergenroeder, annexations; and recently NOW. A third high Madison City zoned future residential developments to more school and new BOE distant schools with camiddle school are pacity rather than to closer not far in the future.

But we cannot afford new schools that are full. However, schools without securing a these are stop gap measures.

In an effort to get widenew funding stream. We are “house poor” and unable to spread community input in take on a new mortgage with- addressing these challenges, out new income like an edu- MCS has formed a Growth cation-dedicated property or Committee of school person-

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nel – myself included – as well as city officials, local industry partners, parents and students.

We plan to communicate our findings with the community but cannot resolve this alone.

We need your feedback, ideas and, most importantly, your engagement and support.

Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler often says, “The education a child receives in Madison City Schools will not be determined by which of our schools he or she attends.”

As we plan for the future, we won’t lose sight of our mission to challenge every student and ensure they receive the highest quality education possible.

Jimmie Walls’ STEM II students have cleaned vegetable gardens and planted fall/cold weather plants for produce before winter. Sarah Baker’s art classes frequently find inspiration and work on chalk drawings of flowers and insects in the butterfly garden.

During summer break, student groups, teachers and residents watered and tended to plantings. “Learning does not stop in winter. We’ll continue providing food and habitat for wildlife, composting and adding tree identification plaques,” Roberts said.

“I’m always so excited when I see classes outside using the Living Laboratory. It’s also a joy to spend time on campus during evenings and weekends when the community uses the area for exercise and explorations – great for our school but also for those who live nearby,” Roberts said.

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ainbow Mountain Homemakers Club deals with 21st-century needs in the community with numerous outreach and altruistic commitments.

In May 1977 four neighbors in the Rainbow Mountain area chartered the club. From four charter members, the club has grown to 24 members and one of ten clubs in Madison County. The club is associated with Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders and Associated Country Women of the World.

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This volunteer, nonprofit organization’s mission is “to strengthen families and communities through educational programs, leadership development and community service,” club publicist Mary Millhouse said. “We’re affiliated with Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.”

In the early 1900s, the extension service created Home Demonstration Clubs to help educate rural Alabama women on safe food preservation and canning methods, water safety and other home-

ABOVE LEFT: Rainbow Mountain Homemakers Club have operated a booth at Madison Street Festival for many years.

making skills. “Homemaker clubs of today have evolved from those early beginnings and are celebrating 90 years in 2016,” Millhouse said.

Rainbow Mountain Homemakers Club focuses on education and emphasizes programs for health and nutrition, environmental issues, family life and citizenship, along with homemaking skills.

Their slogan supports these efforts: “We are not your grandmother’s home demonstration club anymore!”

Rainbow members have careers as teachers, medical and software professionals, accountants, homemakers, mothers and grandmothers. “We even boast a local astronaut trainee as a former member. Our ages range from 40s through 80s.

Many have been members and, more importantly, friends for many years,” Millhouse said.

Among their service projects, members volunteer monthly with Adopt-A-Mile in downtown Madison, Huntsville’s Manna House, Salvation

ABOVE: One of Rainbow Mountain Homemakers Club’s many projects is keeping the Village Green clean with the Pride of Madison program.

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ABOVE: The group’s motto is, “We are not your grandmother’s home demonstration club anymore!”

Army Angel Tree, Habitat for Humanity and in judging 4-H competitions.

For military personnel, club members make greeting cards and care packages for soldiers deployed overseas, support Still Serving Vets and visit nursing homes. “We routinely make food donations to Madison’s Weekend Backpack Ministry and Salvation Army, First Stop and CASA,” Millhouse said.

“Many of us enjoy sewing. Those who don’t will cut, pin, press or whatever.” In 2016 they made pillowcases for children at Hope Place and 40 laundry bags for women at Mercy Ministries in Nashville.

For local schools, Rainbow Mountain assists consumer science or “home ec” classes and libraries, along with Madison and Monrovia’s public libraries. They help Huntsville Hospitality House, Crisis Services, Rose of Sharon, SS Kids, St. Andrew Gleaning Ministry, The Land Trust and more. For Christmas, they adopt a family and enjoy fulfilling gift wish lists and a generous food box.

“Our biggest fundraiser is Madison Street Festival. We partner with Domino’s Pizza on Hughes Road and sell pizza and drinks. Our club is one of only two nonprofit organizations to participate as food vendors,” Millhouse said.

Judy Case of Madison said membership “gives me the sisters I never had. We support each other, listen to each other, cry and laugh together and have so much fun.”

Millhouse said she “enjoys the opportunity to serve my community and do things I couldn’t do on my own. As a bonus – to do it alongside such great friends.”

Club President Annie Brasseale said she remembers “losing a member to breast cancer (several)

years ago. We became educated and now keep each other accountable for self breast exams monthly.

Years ago, a member discovered a mass that was not picked up on her mammogram; this self-discovery saved her life. We take this very seriously.”

Members host monthly meetings in their homes on second Thursdays at 7 p.m. Programs feature guest speakers and member-driven presentations.

Club members enjoy fieldtrips and outings – some educational, like museums and historical sites, and some just for fun.

The club asks prospective members to attend three club events before joining. Annual dues are $25. For club information, call 256-461-7792 or visit madisoncountyhomemakers.org or www.alhomemakers.club.

ABOVE: In May 1977, four neighbors in the Rainbow Mountain area chartered the club.

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HEALTH

More than a Band-Aid

School nurses provide in-depth medical care for Madison students

“School nursing offers more of a sense of serving the community than being a nurse in a doctor’s office. We try to make the school nurse’s office a safe place where a student can talk about a health issue for correct, confidential information.”

— Bonnie Davis

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onnie Davis hopes the perception of school nurses will change.

A “clinic nurse” doesn’t just apply BandAids and see students for stomach aches.

“Sometimes, we’re the only medical person that a student sees,” Davis said.

As the district’s Health Services/School System Nurse, registered nurse Davis has duties as lead nurse for Madison City Schools. She supervises all MCS nurses and coordinates hiring nurses with principals and special education director.

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“I am the middle man between the state school nurse director at the Alabama State Department of Education and nurses in the school system,” Davis said. She serves as liaison with outside health agencies, writes Health Services policies/procedures and monitors nurses to confirm health screenings and supply orders.

“Nurse Bonnie,” her nickname to many, is a resource for the nurses. She helps out and substitutes in clinics when needed.

Davis has held this job for 12 years, but this year is the first when she hasn’t served as both lead nurse and clinic nurse at Bob Jones. “Although I miss the daily interaction with Bob Jones students and staff, giving up the clinic job has freed me up to visit all schools (regularly) and allows me to help more,” Davis said.

Each clinic nurse must assess students throughout the day for illnesses and injuries, sending sick children home and “not-so-sick” students back to class, she said. Clinic nurses chart visits, administer medication, monitor immunization compliance and review health records.

In addition, the nurses implement “individualized health care plans based on a student’s health needs and educate teachers on the student’s health concerns,” Davis said. “Many nurses perform catheterizations, gastrostomy tube feedings and diabetic care – all while

A registered nurse, Bonnie Davis works as Health Services/ School System Nurse for Madison City Schools.

PAGE 26: Rebecca Tucker, nurse at Madison Elementary School, take a child’s temperature.

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teaching healthy habits, germ prevention and answering parents’ and staff ’s questions.

“Every day is a little different. You never know what emergency might arise,” Davis said.

Eight clinic nurses, including Davis, hold bachelor’s degrees of science in nursing. Four have associate’s degrees in nursing, and the Pre-K center’s nurse is a licensed practical nurse.

MCS nurses are Faith Aderholt, Mill Creek; Aimee Allen, West Madison; Kelly Brewer, Discovery; Emry Bryan, Heritage; Laura Dickinson, Columbia; Lisa Harmon, Horizon; Shelia Kasulka, Bob Jones; Jennifer Reed, Pre-Kindergarten Center; Dee Smith, Rainbow; Laura Strong, James Clemens; Rebecca Tucker, Madison Elementary; and Benita Tunstill, Liberty.

In addition, Jennifer Dennis works as nurse health educator. The district employs three LPNs – Andrea Craig at James Clemens, Krista Sunderman at Mill Creek and Laura Arthur at Rainbow – who work directly in the classroom with students who have special needs.

On an “average” day, a school nurse handles about 50 visits, not including diabetic or medication visits.

Stomach aches and headaches are the most common complaints, along with numerous bruises and scrapes, Davis said. Nurses also assist students with chronic illnesses, like diabetes, severe allergies, seizures and asthma.

In a typical year, MCS has about 32 students who are diabetic. Bob Jones has the most Type 1 cases with 15 students. James Clemens has seven. “Some

ABOVE: On an “average” day, a school nurse handles about 50 visits, not including diabetic or medication visits.

PAGE 29: Nurse Benita Tunstill helps a student at Liberty Middle School.

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have been a diabetic several years, while others might have just been diagnosed,” Davis said.

A nurse “helps students monitor blood sugar levels and provides treatment if blood sugar is too low or too high,” Davis said. She supervises elementary and newly-diagnosed students most closely. “We gradually add more independence. Our ultimate goal is to make them totally independent when they graduate.”

Nurses follow rigorous standards and policies from the State Department of Education, Alabama Public Health Department and Board of Nursing.

Parents can help their school clinic with gift cards, along with bottled water, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, baby wipes and underwear for unexpected accidents in elementary school.

“School nursing offers more of a sense of serving the community (than) being a nurse in a doctor’s office. We try to make the school nurse’s office a safe place where a student can talk about a health issue for correct, confidential information,” Davis said. “It’s a good feeling when we see students at ball games or the grocery store and they speak to us.”

School nurses are “confidants of health concerns, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, advocates of health care and hand-holders. We care,” Davis said. “School nursing is not just a job – it’s a profession, and we are passionate about our profession.”

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oung or old. Male or female. Fit or outof-shape. Regardless of your status, owners Scott and Lori Bean believe CrossFit Nomad defines the personalized regimen that can benefit anyone.

In 2000 Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai of Santa Cruz, California, founded CrossFit as a branded methodology or type of exercise program. Workouts combine weightlifting, gymnastics, agility work, calisthenics and cardiovascular training. Participants squat, dead lift, pull/push and run.

“By 2005 the regimen gained popularity worldwide.

Now, more than 13,000 affiliated gyms worldwide use CrossFit,” Lori said. “These intense workouts are not just for elite athletes. All types of people can benefit.” The workout does require weekly commitment for maximum benefit. “We’ve seen people lose from 10-50 pounds.”

Leading each class, a certified CrossFit trainer explains the movements, workout and scaling. Nomad’s daily programming includes strength training, flexibility exercises and intense but fun conditioning workouts for stamina and endurance.

In 2009 Scott Bean began his CrossFit journey; a few months later, Lori joined in. “We quickly fell in love with CrossFit’s methodology, results and community. We dreamed of creating a place where anyone could exercise without feeling inadequate, without judgement and without stigma,” Lori said.

In summer 2011, CrossFit Nomad was born in a small RV storage unit with 960 square feet without heat, air or bathrooms. “We rented a bathroom for our people to use. We didn’t have the fanciest equipment, but 25 members signed up for Boot Camp, and our little community grew,” Lori said.

Operational for five years, CrossFit Nomad has moved four times. “We never knew when we named our business Nomad that it would bring truth to our actual journey,” Lori said. “This location at 102 Gin Oaks Court will be our last; we have a giant vision to use all 2.5 acres.”

ABOVE: Owners Scott and Lori Bean believe CrossFit Nomad defines the personalized regimen that can benefit anyone.

BELOW: Clients are introduced to technical movements, such as Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, gymnastics and rowing.

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Honoring our nation’s heroes

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Veterans Week supports military STORY AND PHOTO BY HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA

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eterans Week in the Tennessee Valley begins with biscuits’n’gravy, prayer and musical celebration at the Hogan Family YMCA. The 11th annual YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast is a gift to U.S. military veterans in the community as well as an opportunity to pray together for this nation and those currently serving in the military. Patriotic music by the Army Materiel Command Band and the Fahrenheits, an a capella group, will lift the spirits as we lift up our military in gratitude and prayer Nov. 4 at the Hogan Y. Doors will open at 7 a.m. for a coffee social with the program beginning promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Wouter “Woody” Lassauw and Elizabeth Brewster are head coaches.

Currently, CrossFit Nomad has 120 members and a coaching staff of ten, which includes two head coaches.

“CrossFit affiliates have the freedom to go their own ways,” Scott said. The Beans do require potential members to enroll in their fundamentals program, which is a survey of group exercises, like aerobics, bodypump or boot camp.

To start, clients follow an instructor in one-on-one or two-on-one private training sessions. “Here, they learn the basics of safe and efficient movement, allowing the body to adjust to the training style,” Lori said.

Clients are introduced to technical movements, such as Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, gymnastics and rowing. “Since our programming uses ‘functional movements,’ you, in a sense, become the machine.”

The coaching and the community of members differentiate CrossFit Nomad from any other gym, according to the Beans. “Nomad is more than a gym – it’s a family,” Scott said. Recently, CrossFit Nomad members held a charity fundraiser and collected more than $2,000 for well construction in Cambodia. They partnered with the “WOD (Workout of the Day) for Water” organization.

Daily classes start at 5:30 a.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.

For information, call 256-258-9347 or visit cfnomad.com.

The Beans also offer personal training, nutrition consulting, sports strength and conditioning, an endurance program and a boot camp.

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Ticket ($20 each) and sponsor table sales make the event possible. Tickets may be purchased online at ymcahuntsville.org/VETERANS, by emailing events@ymcahuntsville.org or calling 256-428-9622 x3008.

Max Bennett, chairman of Huntsville/ Madison County Veterans Week, will emcee. Beverly Lowe, president of the North

Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Organizations Coalition, will preside over the Silver Star Awards to Veterans, and a member of the community showing exemplary altruism for the veterans community will be recognized with the YMCA Service to Veterans crystal eagle.

“The purpose of the YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast is to let our military heroes, both those who have served previously and those currently serving, know how much they are cherished,” said retired Brig.

Gen. Bob Drolet, chairman of the YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast.

Veterans Week at the Y includes free admission for veterans and those with valid military I.D. from Nov. 4-13.

The coaching and “the community” of members differentiate CrossFit Nomad from any other gym.

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Madison Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Madison Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

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The Madison Chamber of Commerce has been on the move celebrating Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Ambassador Luncheons, and Trains on Main participants. Thank you to all of our Board members, ambassadors, volunteers, and chamber members who always go the extra mile with a smile to help make the chamber great. For information on chamber events, membership or sponsorship opportunities, visit madisonALchamber. com or call 256-3258317. Visit the Chamber on Facebook at Madison Chamber of Commerce (MCC) to help keep up to date with what’s happening in our city.

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Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member EXCURSIONS by CityVision.

Business After Hours hosted by Holiday Inn Express. Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Kroger. Thank you for all the support of our Ambassadors, Board, City Council and Members for welcoming them into the MCC.

Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Kroger.

Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member EXCURSIONS

by CityVision. Thank you for all the support of our Ambassadors, Board, and Members for welcoming them into the MCC.

Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Joe Hudson’s Collision Center.

Ambassador Luncheon hosted by The Hogan YMCA and food provided by Teds Bar-B-Q.

Ambassador Luncheon hosted by The Hogan YMCA and food provided by Teds Bar-B-Q.

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Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Joe Hudson’s Collision Center. Thank you for all the support of our Ambassadors, Board, Mayor Trulock, City Council and Members.

September MCC Monthly Luncheon sponsored by Progress Bank with guest speaker Joanne Randolph with the Women’s Business Center of North Alabama.

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