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SUMMERTIME WHAT’S POPULAR IN HOME DECOR?

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11 HOME & STYLE

11 What’s popular in home décor?

SCHOOL & SPORTS 17 Doing it right

FOOD & DRINK 20 Sweet summertime

IN EVERY ISSUE: 6 The Question 7 The Guide 39 Out & About 41 Chamber Connection 43 Marketplace

ARTS & CULTURE 25 Dare Mighty Things

FEATURE

29 Leaving a Legacy 35 Town Madison

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THE QUESTION

What is your favorite way to cool off in the summer heat?

Relaxing by the pool, and enjoying fancy Popsicles with the family.

-Marissa Weir

I love the Alabama weather, especially because I moved from Illinois. We love to sit outside in the evening and have a few tasty beverages.

We also love the concerts in the park with an ice cream. We also go to the movies when we can; the air conditioning and the popcorn makes them special. Lastly, I love being in the rain here.

It is a relief as well as a treat for me.

Drinking a cold coffee smoothie and relaxing in the pool.

-Joann Schultz-Loy

My two youngest love to run in the sprinkler in the front yard.

These two were both born in Colorado but are very happy to be Alabamians as we celebrate our third anniversary as Madison residents!

-Carrie Giles

-Kim Rouleau

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THE GUIDE

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THE GUIDE

BOB JONES HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

First Day of School

Aug. 1 – MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS Aug. 7 – MADISON CITY SCHOOLS Aug. 8 – LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Aug. 1 through Sept. 3

MathAlive!

U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER

MathAlive! is designed to inspire, spark the imagination and reveal not only math at work but also the endless possibilities of math. Primarily designed for children in grades three through eight, the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most – video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics and more – and creates interactive and immersive experiences that bring to life the math at work in each, whether in design, application or use.

Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Fall 2018 Master Gardener Class FALL 2018 MASTER GARDENER CLASS

The Fall 2018 TriCounty (Madison, Morgan and Limestone) Master Gardener Class begins Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Class is held weekly through Nov. 8 at the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center in Belle Mina, off Mooresville Road. Visit www.mginfo.org/mgnacourse-support-page/ for more information or email Regional Extension Agent Rhonda Britton at rcb0003@aces.edu.

Aug. 10 and 24 at 8 p.m.

Movies in the Park

BIG SPRING PARK, HUNTSVILLE

Movies in the Park has quickly become one of Huntsville’s most anticipated summer events. Family-friendly films will begin at sundown on a big inflatable screen in Big Spring Park on the second and fourth Fridays of August. Aug. 10 will be “Trolls,” and Aug. 24 will be “Ice Age: Collision Course.”

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AUG. 24 7 p.m.

Christian Brothers (Memphis, Tenn.)

Location: Bob Jones High School AUG. 31 4 p.m.

Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.) Game details: TBA SEPT. 7 7 p.m. @ James Clemens (Madison) * Location: James Clemens High School SEPT. 14 7 p.m. @ Florence (Florence) * Location: Braly Municipal Stadium SEPT. 21 7 p.m.

Gadsden City (Gadsden) * Location: Bob Jones High School SEPT. 28 7 p.m.

Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa) Location: Bob Jones High School OCT. 5 7 p.m. @ Grissom (Huntsville) * Location: Grissom High School OCT. 12 7 p.m. @ Sparkman (Harvest) * Location: Sparkman High School OCT. 18 7 p.m.

Austin (Decatur) * Location: Bob Jones High School OCT. 26 7 p.m.

Huntsville (Huntsville) * Location: Bob Jones High School _______________________ *Region Game

JAMES CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AUG. 24 7 p.m.

Thompson (Alabaster) AUG. 30 7 p.m.

Clay-Chalkville (Pinson) Location: James Clemens High School SEPT. 7 7 p.m.

Bob Jones (Madison) * Location: James Clemens High School SEPT. 14 7 p.m.

Huntsville (Huntsville) * Location: James Clemens High School SEPT. 21 7 p.m. @ Florence (Florence) * Location: Braly Municipal Stadium OCT. 5 7 p.m. @ Gadsden City (Gadsden) * Location: Gadsden City High School OCT. 11 TBA Grissom (Huntsville) * Location: James Clemens High School OCT. 19 7 p.m.

Sparkman (Harvest) * Location: James Clemens High School NOV. 2 7 p.m. @ Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa) Location: Hillcrest High School _______________________

THE GUIDE

Aug. 10 and 24 at 7:45 p.m.

Date Night Movies at Madison HUNTSVILLE MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join other movie-goers at the Madison Public Library for your next date night. This free movie series is intended for audiences 17 and up. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy a movie on the outdoor patio. Movie begins at sunset, so come early and grab a good spot Popcorn will be served. Aug. 10 will be “Hidden Figures,” and Aug. 24 will be “Lost City of Z.”

Aug. 16 at 5 p.m.

KnowHER & The Exciting Things Women Do In Business PORT OF MADISON CAFÉ

As spirited promoters of women stepping into bigger shoes, KnowHER invites women to network and to meet other women in business, encouraging women to excitedly go beyond their comfort circles as they work the room. Seize this opportunity to strike up a conversation with an unfamiliar person and harness the real value of getting to KnowHER. Free admission.

Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CAMPUS NO. 805, HUNTSVILLE

Rocket City Festival

Rocket City Festival is an outdoor festival at Butler Green Space, Campus 805, featuring live music, Vets with Vettes car display, food trucks, various vendors and family activities.

Huntsville Young Professionals, in partnership with Life South, will be hosting a blood drive. Free admission.

Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

Concerts for a Cause Series at Blue Pants BLUE PANTS BREWERY

Blue Pants Brewery will be hosting a series of concerts this summer to support four local charitable organizations. Cost is a $5 donation at the gate. Proceeds from beer sales will go to the night’s featured charity, and additional donations will be welcomed throughout the night. Aug. 31’s event will benefit The Enrichment Center, with music from Kyle Nachtigal and Falcon Punch and food from Brix & Embers Wood-Fired Pizza.

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WHAT’S POPULAR IN HOME DÉCOR? Noble Passage Interiors has answers for today’s homes WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 11

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Noble Passage Interiors in downtown Madison monitors the pulse of trends in home furnishings, which are shifting dramatically for most consumers.

“Our store is constantly changing. We’re a little more ‘refined Bohemian’ than the look of your average furniture store,” owner Deborah McDaniel said.

“We buy for all cultures, which reflects in our store.” She selects most merchandise at market in High Point, North Carolina, but constantly receives shipments direct from England, India, New York City – even Shanghai.

The contemporary shopper is not afraid to experiment with color for living-space seating and case goods, McDaniel said.

Younger clients at Noble Passage like bolder choices like fuchsia,

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teals, mustards and dark green.

Older shoppers lean to greens, gray, beiges and light blue.

McDaniel said durable yet attractive upholsteries, like Crypton, that stand up to family life are in demand. Sofas in gray, beige and even white are predominant. The majority of seating is in solid colors. “Patterns are in the art. Art is bigger than ever,” she said. “’Updated traditional’ with a playfulness is what people want.

“Lamps are art. Lamps have a lot of personality,” McDaniel said about the latest in lighting.

Lampshades use a myriad of different mediums – silk, linen, cutout patterns with hanging crystals, burlap and metallic.

Floor lamps usually make bold statements. Many home-

owners use globes and/or bulbs with rustic or vintage finishes.

For the ultimate in lighting decadence, sphere lights merge circles of metal bands to form a globe with lights interspersed, often with crystals that multiply the brilliance.

While battery-operated candles are popular for background accents, McDaniel said real candles are making a comeback.

“Small, scented candles are huge right now,” McDaniel said.

Homeowners’ tastes have changed the most drastically when it comes to dining rooms. Comfort and function are the priorities. Formal settings in dining rooms must yield to function and family-friendliness, McDaniel explained. Consumers want to have comfortable seating in-

stead of hard-bottomed chairs, and they will even use benches, settees and banquettes. The formal dining room might be a bit smaller but amped up for conversation. “People like to linger and enjoy each other’s company,” McDaniel said.

The traditional dining room table no longer is only cherry, mahogany or glass but has more than 20 categories of material and up to 80-something finishes, along with custom paint the owner chooses. “Traditional isn’t gone – just blended in,” McDaniel said. “Casual elegance is important.”

McDaniel said consumers are building somewhat smaller kitchens with intimate dining nooks, and the room often has open access to a television or audio system. “Kitchens are

meant to be used and not just looked at,” McDaniel said.

Additionally, people want to easily transition from indoor to outdoor. “Outdoor living areas are popular with comfortable seating, a television, rugs, accent tables and plenty of outdoor lighting,” McDaniel said.

Today, most interiors use hardwood flooring, with medium to dark tones at the top of the list. For window treatments, “clean lines are a must”

Traditional isn’t gone – just blended in. Casual elegance is important.

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with a preference for panels in fine fabrics that blend with the surroundings, she said.

Heavy hardware and cornices are gone.

In the bathroom, the marble look is in demand, according to John Baker with Huntsville Granite & Marble. “People want quartz products that look like marble but are stronger.” Many homes have full-length, glass-walled showers with benches, seats and curbs that match countertops.

“The trend for greenery is big,” McDaniel added. “If you don’t have a green thumb, you can buy life-like, preserved boxwoods or lemon grass and place those with candles, wine casks or Oriental foot baths. Succulents are big, and you can’t tell the difference.”

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Homeowners continue to use antiques but primarily as accent pieces – not the dominant theme. Vintage antiques mix well when used in a playful or even practical setting with other furniture.

Glass and mirrored compartments are common fixtures, and glass vases embellished with mosaic patterns of colored glass are a mainstay. These accessories are “just a little twisted and not what they used to be,” McDaniel said.

Feathers often appear in contemporary decorating – maybe a single, brilliant plume from a peacock, or framing in a shadowbox

or as paintings. “Feathers are fun and have meanings to some people,” she said.

On a more personal note, shoppers like the one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces at Noble Passage. VSA and Made in the Deep South are top popular designers. Deep South melds multiple vintage pieces into one jewelry creation.

Noble Passage Interiors: 204 Main St., Madison noblepassageinteriors@gmail.com Facebook: Noble Passage Interiors Twitter: @NoblePassageInteriors 256-325-1919

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Ask the experts Do you need help making Madison your home?

These leaders in the community, business, finance and real estate have answers to all your questions.

Jan Wells Realtor 12181 County Line Road, Suite 180, Madison, AL 35758 Phone: 256-337-2400; email: jan.wells@knology.net A Madison resident since 1986, Jan has been active in the business and real estate communities as well as city government. Whether chairing committees for the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS, serving as the first President of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, or leading the city as Madison’s Mayor from 2000-2004, Jan has enjoyed meeting the many diverse residents who call Madison home. The experience gained through that service has given her a unique insight into life in Madison. A licensed REALTOR since 1989, Jan now enjoys representing former clients as well as their sons and daughters. That continuity of service is especially gratifying.

Jan says that the trust implied by these referrals is her greatest compliment and the many new friends she continues to meet are the greatest reward.

Ronnie Colvin, M.S. ColeFP Financial Planner 250 Sun Temple Drive, Suite C-3, Madison, AL 35758 Phone: 256-617-7189; email: ronnie@colefp.com Ronnie was born and raised in Huntsville and has lived in Madison since 2000. He spent 30 years working in technology before changing careers to financial planning, with the goal of helping the high-tech workforce in North Alabama take control of their financial lives. Ronnie takes great pride in the fact that his firm is a strict fee-only advisory, meaning that they sell no investments, insurance, or other financial products, so their client can be sure that the advice they receive is as objective and free from conflict of interest as possible.

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SCHOOL& SPORTS

DOING IT RIGHT Danny Petty builds coaching legacy WRITTEN BY BOB LABBE PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 17

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James Clemens boys’ basketball head coach Danny Petty will enter his 46th year of coaching in the 20182019 school year. Even with all of his well-deserved accolades as one of Alabama’s all-time greats of coaching, he said he hopes to leave a legacy of being more than a winner.

“I want to be remembered for doing it the right way,” said Petty. “I want to be known as setting a good example for kids. Coaching is all about the players and the relationships you have with the players, parents, coaches and school administration.”

Born in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Alabama’s Madison County, Petty, 67, is an inductee to the Alabama State High School Hall of Fame, as he has posted a record of 758-385 as a varsity coach and remains the only coach in state history to win state championships at three different schools. He won state titles at Johnson (1987), Madison Academy (2002) and Bob Jones (2010). He coached both boys and girls varsity teams at Johnson, Hazel Green, Lincoln County, Tenn., Madison Academy and Bob Jones before making the move to James Clemens in 2014.

Even more than winning, Petty said he loves the ability to change the course of life for so many studentathletes.

“You don’t get into coaching to get rich. It’s the love of being with young people and making a difference in their lives,” said Petty. “I still communicate with my former players going back to when I began coaching in 1972.”

As a player growing up in Huntsville and attending Lee High School, Petty was cut from the school team as a sophomore. He was later seen playing recreational league basketball, where he showed incredible roundball talents. He was persuaded to try for the school team again as a junior and soon made the squad for the Generals.

As a senior, he led Lee High to a state championship, where he was named Most Valuable Player. He earned a scholarship to continue to play basketball in college.

During his many years as a coach, Petty has also remained active as a player in different adult leagues and has played in the Senior Olympics five times, winning both silver and gold medals. He said he also enjoys playing tennis and golf.

His fondest times, however, are reminiscing about his long tenure as an educator and coach. He said his work is his passion.

Petty has said this next season of coaching will be his final one hovering on the sidelines of the James Clemens program, as he’s set to retire after one last hurrah.

When he does call it quits, he said he wants to learn how to play guitar from his son Scott; play more tennis and golf; travel; and enjoy his daughter, Olivia, who is a nurse.

“God has blessed me,” added Petty. “Coaching was the right thing to do, and I feel I’ve done it the right way.”

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EDUCATION

Madison schools close in on filling teaching and admin ranks

Robby Parker

MCS Superintendent

The new school year is almost here.

Over the summer, schools are being cleaned and repaired, buses are getting serviced and middle school expansions are going strong. Assistant Superintendent Eric Terrell and I have been busy with the admin staff on operational, budget and, of course, staffing decisions.

Employees are a school system’s greatest asset. They give us a competitive advantage in turning out the best students in America. I say with confidence we have the best.

Before I introduce some of our key staffing changes, let me first say how fortunate we are to have Travis Cummings as our newest Board of Education member. His insights and passion for Madison City Schools are unsurpassed. The city council could not have picked a more qualified BOE member.

Last month, I had the pleasure of introducing Jamie Golliver as principal of Madison Elementary. Jamie has been with Madison City Schools since its formation 20 years ago, most recently as assistant principal at Liberty Middle. They don’t come any finer than Mr. Golliver.

I am also pleased to report we are closing in on being full strength again in our instruction department. Several open slots went unfilled when we were dealing with revenue losses from the Limestone County tax imbalance issue; fortunately, that case has been settled.

The Board approved secondary instruction specialist Sharon Powell as coordinator of secondary instruction.

Our new elementary instruction specialist is Nicole Phillips, currently AP at Heritage Elementary.

Kevin Wilson, former AP at Discovery Middle, is now administrator over The Academy/Alternative

School. He replaces Treva Stewart, who is now AP at Liberty Middle.

Ryan Foy, former AP with JCHS, is also now AP at Liberty Middle.

Kate Wade, former MCS math specialist, is AP at Discovery Middle.

Demetria Freeman, former AP at Rainbow, is now AP at Madison Elementary. Gerald Franks, another former AP at Madison Elementary, is now AP at Heritage Elementary.

Kerry Donaldson is the new AP at James Clemens. He is formerly an administrator from Florence and Athens city schools.

Kurt Yancey, a school administrator in Athens, is the new AP at Discovery Middle.

Coach hires at JCHS so far include Capriee Tucker for girls’ basketball and Molly Waddell for swimming.

I will highlight other key positions throughout the year as we fill them.

Summer is great, but I am ready to see our 11,000 kids in the halls.

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Through Sept. 3 MathAlive! is designed to inspire, spark the imagination, and reveal not only math at work but also the endless possibilities of math. Primarily designed for grades 3-8, the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most — video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics and more — and creates interactive and immersive experiences that bring to life the math at work in each, whether in design, application or use.

VISIT ROCKETCENTER.COM/MATHALIVE OR CALL 1-800-637-7223

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FOOD&DRINK

SWEET SUMMERTIME Fun, easy recipes for busy families on a budget WRITTEN BY TORI WAITS PHOTOGRAPHS BY TORI WAITS 20 Madison Living

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It’s that time of the year again. The days are long, the pools are open, the sun is hot, and children are home.

Here in the South, there are a few rules for summer dining and entertaining. First, keep it simple. With all the children out of school for the summer, friends over to play and summer sports keeping us busy, very few of us have the time or energy to prepare complicated meals.

Second, keep it cool. When temperatures climb into the high 90s and head toward the dreaded triple digits,

staying cool and hydrated is more important than ever.

Icy drinks and fruit salads are an easy and delicious way to stay cool. Finally, keep it fun! Summer is the season of cookouts and pool parties, and the best way to celebrate is to have fun with your food and your family.

Here are four recipes that will save you time, keep you refreshed and provide fun for the whole family.

In fact, these four recipes could easily be the menu for your next summer party.

SPARKLING HONEY LIMEADE Sweet tea is a Southern staple, but every once in a while you have a craving for something different.

Whether your taste buds are calling for sweet or sour, this fizzy punch should hit the spot. Made with fresh lime juice and local honey, the sweet-and-sour flavors perfectly balance each other out.

Whip up this punch before your next cookout and add some lime wedges and fresh mint leaves for a beautiful and delicious crowdpleaser. The best part is, it looks like it should take much longer to prepare than the 10 minutes it really takes.

Yields: Total time:

1 gallon 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS ● 1 liter club soda or sparkling water, chilled ● 1 cup fresh lime juice ● ½ cup cold water ● ½ cup granulated sugar ● ½ cup honey (preferably light colored) ● Ice ● Fresh mint (optional) INSTRUCTIONS In a pitcher, whisk together the half cup water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Pour in honey and mix until well blended. Stir in lime juice.

Pour in club soda or sparkling water and stir once. Add in ice and mint.

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MIMOSA FRUIT SALAD The amount of fruit consumed in my family is directly proportional to the temperature outside. The hotter the summer, the more fruit we eat. With the Hartselle Farmers’ Market in full swing, summer is the best time to find fresh, local fruit. This recipe calls for several different kinds of fruit but can be adapted for any set of taste buds and your farmers’ market finds. Depending on the crowd you’re preparing this for, you can make this Mimosa Fruit Salad kid- or adult-friendly. Simply replace the Prosecco with your favorite nonalcoholic bubbly drink and follow the rest of the instructions.

Yields: Total time:

8 servings 10 minutes

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● 1 cup blueberries ● 1 cup strawberries, quartered ● 1 cup pineapple, cut into small pieces ● 1 cup Prosecco, chilled (or 1 cup sparkling grape juice, ginger ale or your favorite fizzy addition for a kid-friendly dish) ● ½ cup freshly-squeezed orange juice ● 1 tbsp. honey ● ½ cup fresh mint INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, combine all fruit.

Pour Prosecco, orange juice and honey over fruit and toss carefully to combine. Garnish with mint and serve.

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ISLAND GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN This delicious pork tenderloin is impressive enough to serve at a party but simple enough for a Tuesday night meal. In other words, this is the perfect main dish for summer. Anything served in a cast iron skillet is an instant party-pleaser with built-in eye candy for your table. With a spice rub and brown sugar glaze, this mildly spicy pork tenderloin is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of taste buds. Bonus: Most kitchens should have these ingredients on hand already.

Yields: Prep time:

4 servings 5 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS ● 1.5-2 pounds pork tenderloin (two small or one medium-large tenderloin) ● 2 tbsp, olive oil For glaze: For rub: ● ¾ cup brown sugar ● 2 tsp. salt ● 2 tbsp. minced garlic ● 1 tsp. cinnamon ● 1 tbsp. sriracha or other hot sauce ● 1 tsp. cumin ● 1 tsp. chili powder ● ½ tsp. pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle an oven-safe pan or skillet* (such as a cast-iron skillet) with olive oil and preheat on the stove over medium-high heat until the oil is hot.

Whisk together all rub ingredients. Sprinkle the rub mixture all over the tenderloin and use your fingers to massage into the meat.

Place tenderloin in skillet and allow to brown for three or four minutes, turning the meat throughout to sear on all sides.

Mix the glaze ingredients together and spread the mixture over the tenderloin.

Transfer to pre-heated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through.

Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze from the pan all over the tenderloin just before serving. __________________ *If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can sear the tenderloin in a regular skillet then transfer it to a greased, rimmed baking pan or casserole dish for the baking portion.

Recipe by Creme De La Crumb

S’MORES BARS Summer is the season of campfires and family fun. S’mores and Rice Krispie treats were a summer staple for us growing up. Both are fun and easy to make.

There aren’t many things more exciting to a 5-year-old than making parentsanctioned messes filled with sugar. Well, S’mores Bars combine these two kid classics into a delicious treat appropriate for little hands and adult hands alike.

Yields: Prep time: Total time:

20 servings 10 minutes 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS ● 3 tbsp. butter ● 1 package mini marshmallows ● 7 cups Golden Grahams cereal ● 3 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces ● Extra butter to grease pan INSTRUCTIONS Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter. In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat 3 tablespoons of butter until melted. Add all but one cup of mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.

Turn the heat off and quickly stir in Golden Grahams until evenly coated. Press into 9x13inch pan and top with chocolate pieces and remaining cup of mini marshmallows.

Heat broiler and cook for two minutes. Let set at least 30 minutes, then slice and serve.

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ARTS&CULTURE

DARE MIGHTY THINGS WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY

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In her debut novel, “Dare Mighty Things,” Heather Kaczynski reveals the story of Cassie, an ambitious, high-achieving teenager – a thrilling tale set partially right here in Madison County.

Kaczynski started writing fiction in second grade but never finished a novel until after college graduation. She was working at a library on Redstone Arsenal; NASA, access to books and young readers inspired her.

“I wanted to write something that could encourage young people’s interest in science and space travel,” she said. “I finally had a predictable schedule and no homework or lab reports for the first time in my life. I had no more excuses.”

In “Dare Mighty Things,” main character Cassie secures a summer internship at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville before her senior year in high school. Set in the near future, Cassie’s story takes place in a time when NASA’s missions of exploration are no longer valued or funded. Her dream of becoming an astronaut is shattered – but then she is invited to compete for a top-secret, space mission.

“Cassie trained her whole life to become an astronaut. She is determined to win at all costs, but when she gets to the competition, she realizes she might not be as great as she thinks,” Kaczynski said. Many questions surround this mysterious mission, which Cassie and fellow competitors attempt to uncover.

“Dare Mighty Things” targets the young adult audience, 14 years and older. However, Kaczynski has received positive reviews from sixth-graders to 60-year-olds.

Kaczynski’s agent negotiated a deal with HarperCollins/HarperTeen for the book. “My book went to auction with two different publishing houses competing for publishing rights,” Kaczynski said. “An amazing editor at HarperCollins offered to buy two books from me – among the best outcomes a writer could hope for on the first book.”

In the fast-paced, full-of-twists story, Cassie is never sure what test is coming next or which fellow competitors she can trust. Readers won’t expect the huge twist ending, which sets up the sequel, “One Giant Leap.”

Running the emotional gamut, “Dare Mighty Things” engenders fear, excitement, sadness and even humor. “I wanted to capture the

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elation Cassie feels to go into space and her realistic fears of a catastrophe. She feels sadness at saying goodbye to people she loves, possibly forever,” Kaczynski said. “Writing scenes involving Cassie and her fellow competitors was especially fun for me. Cassie is a bit standoffish and arrogant at first but makes friends almost against her will.”

If “writer’s block” sets in, deadlines help. “You have to work whether you feel like it or not.” Kaczynski said her best motivation is when someone is waiting for her words – an agent, editor or a friend.

Another solution to writer’s block is to back up a few chapters, re-read it and proceed in a different direction.

She quoted Picasso: “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”

Kaczynski’s family relocated to Alabama when she was 10 years old. She attended Sparkman High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and exercise physiology.

Kaczynski, her husband and daughter moved to Madison proper in 2017. “The schools were definitely our main priority. We love the area, its amenities and family-friendly surroundings,” Kaczynski said.

Her hobbies include gardening, especially strawberries and blueberries; exercising; cooking healthy meals; playing video games; and quilting.

“Dare Mighty Things” is available in bookstores and through online retailers. “One Giant Leap” will hit stores Oct. 23, 2018.

For more information, visit HeatherKaczynski.com, along with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr.

Readers can follow Kaczynski on social media for future book signings and for the launch party for “One Giant Leap,” planned in October at Books-A-Million in Huntsville.

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Why I Love Madison Joanna Thompson Joanna Thompson might be a new resident of Madison, but she’s no stranger to the area. She is a graduate of Athens High School, and she moved to Madison in February 2018.

Director of retail marketing at the Downtown Rescue Mission in Huntsville, Thompson creates promotional materials and takes photographs of the Mission’s seven thrift stores across the Tennessee Valley, putting her Jacksonville State University degree – a major in business marketing and minor in art – to work.

What makes your role with Downtown Rescue Mission meaningful to you?

I love working for the downtown rescue mission because I can directly see the lives I am helping to impact. We are a gospel-based life recovery center, as well as a place where anyone and everyone can come for safe overnight shelter, clothing, three meals a day and daily food bags – all at no cost to the recipient. My job provides me with a sense of purpose, knowing that every penny we earn goes into ministering to those in need as well as spreading the gospel.

Where is your favorite place to visit in Madison?

In my free time I love to go on walks with my dog Dylan on the Indian Creek trails, and I also love visiting Rainbow Mountain or going on a treasure hunt in a thrift store.

go wrong with anything on the Sam and Gregg’s Pizza menu! I live in the Providence area and enjoy walking to all of the restaurants there. My go-to restaurant there is Brickhouse Sports Café, especially on weekend nights when there’s live music.

What are your favorite Madison restaurants, and what do you like about each of them?

I love love the San Francisco Eggs Benedict at the Metro Diner, but you can never

Why do you love Madison?

I love the community I have made in Madison! No matter where you are, the kindness of the residents is very apparent.

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Fast Five 1. Favorite hobby: Photography 2. Favorite food: Any type of coffee 3. Goal or ambition: I’d love to own a coffee shop that showcases local art and talent 4. Church: Refuge Church, where everyone is welcome and anything is possible 5. Something people might not know about me is: My dog, Dylan, was rescued from the Madison Animal Rescue Foundation

LEAVING A LEGACY A patriotic family involved in Madison WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 29

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Since settling in Madison 32 years ago, Larry and Lisa Vannoy have kept constantly busy as youth mentors, public servants, entrepreneurs, activists for veterans and as parents and grandparents.

As “military brats,” Larry and Lisa lived in Oklahoma, Texas, California, Oregon, New York, Virginia, Vermont, Florida, Japan, France and England.

In high school, they both lived in Sumter, S.C., for their fathers’ assignments at Shaw Air Force Base. The year was 1973.

“I saw Lisa in her neighborhood. I tracked her phone number, called and went to her home the same day,” Larry said. Larry had long hair and a jacked-up red Chevy Impala and owned a motorcycle. “To Lisa’s dad, a strict military man, I was known as ‘the bum.’

“Lisa kissed me at that first meeting. I knew she was ‘the one.’ We were pretty much inseparable after that,” Larry said.

They married 22 months later with $350 in the bank.

Enrolled at the University of South Carolina, Larry received an Air Force ROTC scholarship, while Lisa attended nursing school. “Believe it or not, we lived on $100 a month, counting every penny,” he said. Two years later, he graduated with an engineering degree and was assigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Lisa continued nursing study. A year later, their first daughter was born.

The Vannoys were stationed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida; Lindsey Air Force Station, Germany; and Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. When Larry separated from active duty in 1986, the family moved to Madison.

Larry served another 21 years in the AF Reserves in Los Angeles; Dayton, Ohio; Tullahoma, Tenn.; and two Alabama locations.

In May 2018, Larry became commander of American Legion Post 229 in Madison. As a longtime resident, he said he has a clear perspective on veterans’ needs and accessing resources. “Our Post is very active, demanding lots of time, often during the day. Few Madison Living 31

members have the time to dedicate,” he said. “I’m retired – except for our store – so I’m willing and available.”

With 300 members, Post 229 is Madison’s only veterans’ organization. Post 229 offers emergency aid, home visits, transportation for medical appointments and comradeship. Community visibility and patriotism are important, shown by the post’s events, civic involvement and youth mentoring.

The post sponsors three baseball teams and Junior Shooters air rifle program. Members also chartered an American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.

As commander, Larry said he wants to add a veterans’ service officer to help access benefits and offer options to veterans’ families, such as care packages, holiday dinners and social activities.

A motorcycle buff, Larry might also start a Legionnaires riders group.

The Vannoys’ children are all products of Madison City Schools: Jessica of Franklin, Tenn.; Ashley of Madison; Adam, an Air Force major, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Joshua, a Bob Jones student. Grandchildren are Riley, 13; Regan, 11; and Charlotte, 2.

For 13 years, Lisa has been proprietor of Posh Mommy & Baby, Too!, a onestop baby boutique that’s the largest by size and inventory in Alabama and much of Tennessee. The shop offers clothing, baby and youth furniture, recliners, healthcare products, accessories, strollers and car seats. Personalizing is available with monogramming, sublimation printing and vinyl.

“Lisa offers warm, caring personalized service and knows our products – something you don’t get when purchasing online. Product quality and customer service is more important to us than competing with big-box discount franchises,” Larry said.

In volunteering, Larry has served as Cub Master and Assistant Scout Master; coach for softball, baseball and soccer; and president of the Madison Street Festival Committee. Lisa has helped with Relay for Life, March of Dimes, Hospice and United Way. They are also members 32 Madison Living

of Forever Young Senior Veterans, Quilt of Valor and Bob Jones Band executive board.

For 30 years, Larry has worked as a defense contractor. He has supported Missile Defense Agency and Army Space and Missile Defense Command in hardware/software test and evaluation as launch operations manager and target launch director at Pacific Missile Range, Kauai, Hawaii and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. He also worked for Teledyne Brown Engineering, Schafer Corporation, Davidson Technologies and Lockheed.

“In parallel, I served as AF reservist for Missile and Space Intelligence Agency, test labs at Wright Patterson AFB and Department of Homeland Security, retiring as a colonel,” Larry said.

Larry also served 12 years on Madison City Council. In retrospect, he said he feels most fulfilled for promoting Eastview Drive Extension; construction of two elementary schools and James Clemens High School; and adding a fire station.

While Larry was finance committee chairman, the city gained two credit-rating upgrades, added outdoor swimming and tennis at Dublin Park and collaborated for a YMCA. As director with the Water and Wastewater Board, he worked to access the Tennessee River for unlimited water for Madison.

Larry’s schedule required “a wonderful, supportive wife, understanding children and living with four hours of sleep,” he said. “I believe in the cliché, ‘Leave the planet better than you found it.’”

American Legion Post 229 meets monthly on second Thursdays at 7 p.m., Lunar Lodge, 740 Eastview Drive, Madison. For more information call 256-2588534 or visit www.AmericanLegionPost229.org.

Posh Mommy & Baby Too! is located at 7755 U.S. Highway 72 West. For more information call 256-722-3181, email poshmommyandbabytoo@gmail.com or visit online at poshmommyandbabytoo. com and on Facebook.

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Few members have the time to dedicate.

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Town Madison is evolving from 530 acres of red-clay wilderness, which once stretched from Intergraph Corporation’s campus to Zierdt Road, into a dynamic center for commerce and cultural amenities.

Town Madison, a regional mixed-use development of upscale properties, will encompass more than 1 million square feet of new retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. In addition, the project will have 700,000 square feet of office space and 700 new hotel rooms.

Louis Breland with Breland Companies, developer for the massive venture, said he expects to see construction begin for outparcels along Zierdt Road and Wall Triana, along with retail/restaurant space immediately adjacent to the baseball stadium, in late 2018 to early or mid-2019.

Looking at Town Madison’s layout, designs teams have created seven distinct neighborhoods or districts: • Avenue Z – An entertainment district with a movie theater, upscale fitness facility, grocery store, restaurants and traditional retail shops and apartments.

• The District – A regional, premium center for retail shopping.

• The Exchange – A section of “large-format,” traditional retail stores, restaurants and hotels.

• The Heights – A neighborhood of single-family townhouses with proximity to retail, dining and office space.

• The Commons – A future development phase of single-family, townhouses.

• West End – A mixed-use retail area at Wall Triana with Home2 Suites by Hilton.

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Backhoes and bulldozers first unearthed the clay soil for construction of Home2 Suites by Hilton. This Hilton hotel is rising at the intersection of Wall Triana and I-565, near Intergraph Corporation/Hexagon headquarters. Extended-stay and overnight travelers will enjoy several amenities, such as a pool, fitness center, an airport shuttle and the Inspired Table, a complimentary breakfast concept.

“We heard loud and clear from businesses and families that Madison needs more hotel rooms,” Breland said. “We have responded with a hotel that is perfect for the business traveler or families visiting for athletic events or family functions.”

Home2 Suites by Hilton will have 107 suite-style rooms and represent a $14-million investment. Estimated completion for the Hilton construction is spring 2019.

Undoubtedly, the stadium/multi-use venue will stand as an iconic landmark for Town Madison. Minor League Baseball and the Southern League have approved relocation of the Mobile Baybears to Madison, and BallCorps LLC, owner of the Mobile BayBears, plans for the team to begin the 2020 season in the Madison stadium.

“From the first day we visited Madison, we set our sights on this region as the ideal market for our franchise,” said BallCorps managing partner and CEO Ralph Nelson.

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Adjacent to the stadium’s center field, the full-service Margaritaville Hotel with 150 rooms will satisfy tourists for a destination vacation or residents for a fun “stay-cation.” The first for Alabama, Margaritaville Hotel will boast several signature food and beverage concepts, a Margaritaville-branded retail store, 3,000 square feet of meeting space, a water park with sand volleyball court and lazy river and more diversions.

The lyrics and lifestyle of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett inspired the Margaritaville concept, which evokes a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Hotels offer the Margaritaville Restaurant, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill and LandShark Bar & Grill.

For a posh residential lifestyle, Tynes Development has joined the Town Madison team to build Station at Town Madison, 280 luxury apartments in a vibrant, mixed-use development. The Station will stand adjacent to multiple dining, shopping and entertainment options.

The Station will have four stories with elevators and top-end amenities. Residents can choose among a mixture of

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Eventually, 1,000 apartments will be available across Town Madison with collaboration by Breland Companies, Tynes Development Corporation, a Harbert-related partnership (B&J LLC) and Fuqua Development.

Existing roadways and new interstate access will take motorists to Town Madison, according to Joey Ceci, spokesperson for Breland Companies. Builders are referring to the main east-west connector as “Town Madison Boulevard” but will officially name the street later.

Town Madison will have five points of entry for motorists: Zierdt Road at Town Madison Boulevard, new interchange for I-565, Intergraph Way below I-565 connecting to Madison Boulevard, Graphics Boulevard at Wall Triana and Kellner/ Dunlop Boulevard connecting to Wall Triana.

“All the pieces are falling in place for Town Madison,” Breland said. “Now that the roads are built and the new interchange is under construction, we will continue to see more tenant announcements, including the retail, entertainment and restaurants that follow the residential announcements in these types of mixed-use developments.”

For more information, visit brelandcompanies.com.

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1. John Tidball and dog Arenita 2. Kasey Dean 3. John Cameron and Joann Roberts 4. Todd Aure, Todd Blass, Lisa Williams and Steve Brown 5. Jordan, Gabbriel and Jenniffer 6. Concert-goers enjoy the sounds of JED Eye. 7. Joshua Hawk, Debbie Kean, Jessica Kean, Ashley Kean and Marry Francis Wagoner

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Madison Chamber of Commerce CONNECTIONS The Madison Chamber of Commerce has been busy this summer celebrating grand openings, ribbon cuttings, meet and greets, Trains on Main, Business Expo and Kids Day and much more. Thank you to all the board members, ambassadors, volunteers and chamber members who always go the extra mile with a smile to help make the chamber great. For more information on chamber events, membership or sponsorship opportunities visit www.madisonALchamber.com or call 256-325-8317.

Madison Chamber of Commerce board of directors: PRESIDENT Jim Pride Good Samaritan Hospice of Madison VICE PRESIDENT Janet Brown Belk – Bridge Street Town Centre SECRETARY David Barrett Barrett Insurance Associates TREASURER Daniel Kasambira Hogan Family YMCA DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Jan Bias Redstone Federal Credit Union

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Shari Burnum Investor’s Resource/Raymond James Fin. Nancy Dollar IBERIABANK DeWayne Howell Polaris Industries Clifton Miller Legend Realty Carmelita Palmer iHeart Media Cindy Sensenberger Main Street Cafe Amanda Weaver National Bank of Commerce Mary Lynne Wright Madison Hospital Liaison to the City of Madison Maura Wroblewski

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At some time in their lives, everyone has felt like an outsider. At the Y, we believe that when everyone feels valued and can fully participate in society, communities benefit. The Hogan YMCA, along with the rest of Heart of the Valley YMCA, will host Welcoming Week Sept. 14-23 to celebrate newcomers with free multicultural activities that are open to the public.

YMCA branches will host Welcoming Day Sept. 15, opening its doors with free admission from noon to 6 p.m. Membership is not required to enjoy classes, swimming pools, fitness center and gym.

Members and guests are invited to place a sticker on a world map at the Y to show where they were born. The Hogan Y will host an International Food Fair and Recipe Swap Sept. 22 from 6-8 p.m.

Members and guests are invited to bring samples of family recipes or ethnic dishes to share; please list all ingredients in the samples so that those with food allergies can sample safely. Contact derry. kearns@ymcahuntsville.org for more information.

“Welcoming Week is an opportunity for neighbors to connect,” said Jerry Courtney, YMCA president. “At Heart of the Valley YMCA, we are inclusive and celebrate diversity. We believe our community is stronger when everyone in the community feels welcome and we can all work together for the common good.”

8:44:38 AM The YMCA has a long history of helping new Americans integrate into new neighborhoods and preparing communities receiving them to be inclusive. In 1856 the Y was the first organization in the U.S. to offer English as a Second Language classes. In the late 1800s, YMCA immigration secretaries greeted hundreds of thousands of new arrivals at Ellis Island and Angel Island, helping them locate family members, housing and employment.

Today, the Heart of the Valley YMCA collaborates with Madison City Schools to offer summer academic and language enrichment to young English learners enrolled in school.

The Y continues its mission to offer Y programs and services, as well as a place where all can feel welcome, regardless of their ability to pay. Visit ymcahuntsville.org/welcome to learn more.

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