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A Place Called Home The CARLETONS settle in Mountain Brook

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27 HOME & STYLE

11 A place called home

SCHOOL & SPORTS 24 A father’s footsteps

FOOD & DRINK

27 A little taste of Texas

IN EVERY ISSUE: 6 The Question 7 The Guide 44 Out & About 51 Marketplace 52 Chamber Connection

ARTS & CULTURE 33 Finding her passion

FEATURE

41 Going sky high

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The question

What are some of your favorite fall traditions?

Some of our favorite fall traditions include going to Tate Farms, the pumpkin patch!

We go every year as a part of my birthday festivity. We went before having my daughter and we can’t wait to go every year with her now!

Oh and I can’t leave out the Madison Street Festival!

-Crystal Hambright

We love the apple cider slushies at Isom’s Orchard and walking historic downtown both in Madison and Huntsville to see the trees turning their brilliant orange and gold. We also love eating on the back patio at Old Black Bear on a cool afternoon. It’s the perfect time of year. Another one of our favorites is the Madison Street Festival. We get there early in the morning when the parade starts to catch the candy thrown from the floats. These are all highlights for us in the fall months.

-Angela Marie Beavers

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The Madison Street Festival.

-Shrail Heinrich

I’m looking forward to being able to walk in my neighborhood without my face melting off.

-Ronnie Colvin

The Scarecrow Trail at Huntsville Botanical Gardens.

-Michelle Harrison

Apple picking and cider at Scott’s Orchard.

-Whitney Routon

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MADISON STREET FESTIVAL OCT. 6 DOWNTOWN MADISON 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. The festival includes an artist alley, car show, children’s area, entertainment, arts & crafts and plenty of southern food.

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the guide

Oct. 18, 7-9:30 p.m.

Blues Brews and Boos Mozaic AV and Compass Physical Therapy present the second annual Blues Brews and Boos spooktacular Halloween event! Attendees will be treated to a night of live music, local brews and appetizers along with raffle items, with proceeds benefiting Clothe Our Kids of North Alabama. This indoor/outdoor event will be held at Old Black Bear, 212 Main St., in Madison. Entry is $10 suggested donation. Costumes are encouraged.

Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 31, 7 p.m.

Mad Al’s Haunted Maze at Insanity Complex Mad AL’s Haunted Maze is back for 2018, sponsored

by Insanity Complex and Madison Parks and Recreation. Admission is $5 per person. Mad Al’s House of Horrors is arguably North Alabama’s best haunted house. With more than 20 wicked scenes, this haunted house is sure to make you scream!

Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fun Fest and World Record Attempt Everyone is invited to this amazing opportunity to break the world record for the most people dressed as cows in one location – and cow hats will be provided.

There will be food vendors present, as well as free games, a commemorative gift for the first 500 people, a hot air ballon “cow” drop, the chance for five lucky people to win free Chick-fil-a for a year and the opportunity for Madison to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records! Record break will be at 11 A.M.

Oct. 20, Noon to 4 p.m.

Fall-Out Car and Bike Show Bring the entire family for a relaxing spring day at Redstone Harley-Davidson in Madison. The favorite video game truck, inflatables, food trucks and of course cool cars, bikes and trucks will also keep everyone entertained, bringing the community together in a positive atmosphere while making a difference in the lives of many. Come out and celebrate nine years of impacting the community in positive ways. All donations will fund scholarships for students and education and mentoring programs.

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FALL ACTIVITIES Oct. 1-31 Lyon Family Farms Taft, Tenn.

For years, families have come from all over Tennessee and Alabama to visit the Lyon Family Farms Fall Festival and experience the biggest pumpkin patch in the Tennessee Valley for themselves. Come have some fun and get lost in the corn maze on a cool autumn afternoon.

Oct. 1-31 Tate Farms Meridianville Best known for its school tours, Tate Farms Cotton Pickin’ Pumpkins is also open for family fun! Cost is $12 including tax for general admission (ages 2 and above), which includes pedal cart track, two jumping pillows, hay ride to pumpkin field (pumpkins are an additional charge), play in the cotton jump, hay bale maze, four corn cribs to play in, farm animals to pet, cotton picker slide, tire tower, corn train rides and fall photography displays.

Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.

Fall Festival Asbury Church in Madison invites all to a fall festival to celebrate the season.

Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Time to mark your calendar for the Parker Chapel United Methodist Church free Trunk or Treat. Come on out for fun and prizes!

Oct. 20, 3-6 p.m.

Fall Festival Lamb of God Lutheran Church will host a fall festival featuring costume contests at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., chili cook-off, bounce house, pumpkin bowling, cake walk, movies, photo booth, crafts and games. This event is free and open to the public.

Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m.

EarlyWorks Children’s Museum Fall brings a fun family event at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum in Huntsville, with trick-or-treating, games, movies, stories and more.

FALL ACTIVITIES Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m.

Trunk or Treat 2018 Point Mallard Park in Decatur will host a Trunk or Treat event for the whole family! Admission is two canned goods per person; all canned foods go to the local Committee on Church Cooperation. There will be a Facebook Costume Contest, goodies, games, bounce houses, live DJ and all sorts of other fun stuff.

Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Trunk or Treat and Outdoor Movie Madison United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat as well as show an outdoor movie: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

Oct. 28, 3-6:30 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Picnic for Individuals with Special Needs Dublin Park will be the site for a Trunk or Treat Picnic for those with special needs. Participants are welcome to dress up in their costumes. Each trunk will provide candy and non-candy items for those on special diets. Trunk or Treat will be from 3-4:30 p.m., followed by games, activities and a picnic from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reservation by Oct. 21 to mc@autism-alabama.org is required to attend. Include party name, how many children and adults in the party and a good contact phone number.

Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m.

Fall Festival Asbury Church in Harvest will host a fall festival.

Oct. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Fall Y’all Festival Wall Highway Baptist Church will host the Fall Y’all Festival on Halloween night.

Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Fall Festival Mt. Zion Baptist Church will offer free games for preschoolers and children at its Fall Festival.

Throughout the evening, children will collect game tickets and candy. Game tickets can be redeemed for prizes at the Prize Booth. The event will also offer hotdogs, chips, popcorn and drinks. Bring the entire family, friends and neighbors. No scary costumes, please.

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Oct. 26, 7-11 p.m.

Halloween Bash Sponsored by Madison Police Foundation, the Fourth Annual Madison Police Foundation Halloween Bash is an adult-only party before Halloween! Tickets are $40 per adult and include music, dinner, dancing, a cash bar and prizes throughout the evening. Come in costume for the contest or come as you are.

Oct. 27, 9 A.M. to NOON

Volksmarch of Madison Take a fun family stroll around historic downtown Madison! $10 per person.

For more information email volksmarch@madisonalrotary.org.

Oct. 28, 7-9 P.M.

MCCO Heroes and Star Wars Fall Pops Concert Madison City Community Orchestra presents the Fall Pops Concert series, featuring music from favorite superhero and Star Wars films. Admission is free for all! Come on out and bring the family for a fun-filled adventure evening at James Clemens High School.

Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to noon

50+ Boomers and Seniors Generations Expo The 50+ Boomers and Seniors Generations Expo will be held at Dublin Park offering health screenings, wellness information, community resources, door prizes and refreshments. There will also be a costume contest for best dressed. Admission and parking are free, and anyone is welcome to come and join the fun!

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A place called home The Carletons settle in Mountain Brook WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 11

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After living in Madison for six years, Larry and Mary Carleton were exhausted from moving five times. “Our friends wouldn’t even pick up the phone any more, but Two Men and a Truck were our best friends,” Mary joked.

They decided to find a builder to create their last-and-best home. Mary remembered a story in “Madison Living” magazine that featured Rachel Brown Homes. “I was in love with that house on Mill Road that Rachel created. I contacted her immediately.

Rachel was a powerhouse of energy with a

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no-nonsense attitude to find a lot to build our dream home.”

The Carletons collaborated with Brown and a draftsman to finalize a home plan in July 2017. “We broke ground in October 2017. Rachel walked through all the difficult choices with us and maintained a can-do attitude unparalleled to any builder we’ve met,” Mary said. “By May 2018, Rachel had built our beautiful home and kept expenses in line. We now have closed a door on a professional relationship but enjoy a fun friendship with Rachel.”

Old South style

Their house in Mountain Brook subdivision has an architectural style reminiscent of homes in Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. The exterior features Cypress Point brick, along with Peppercorn and Chelsea Gray siding.

Pebble Hill designed the propane gas lanterns that spread a soft aura like those homes in the Low Country on the home’s porch and entryway.

The lanterns are Mary’s favorite feature. “After living in Charleston, it was abundantly clear that the gas lantern was a symbol of hospitality. We wanted to bring this hospitality to our home and neighborhood,” she said. “The perpetuallyburning lantern is a welcome reminder that all are welcome at the Carleton home!”

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Claiming his “cave”

The three-bedroom house has four bathrooms and a total of 3,039 square feet. Don’t forget to add in 533 square feet for the bonus room – also known as Larry’s man cave.

For the man cave, Michael Johnson with Mozaic Audio Video & Integration of Madison designed the AV & Smart Home System. “Larry views sports, sports and more sports with a 75-inch television and four 50-inch TVs flanking,” Mary said.

Upscale touches

The house is being converted to a “smart home,” with surround sound speakers and app-compatible features, like security cameras and lighting.

Hardwood and tile cover the floors.

Adhering to Craftsman tradition, trim and crown molding are painted bright white.

Mary and Larry chose paint hues from Sherwin Williams, including Tony Taupe in the living area, Gray Frost in master bedroom and Rain for master bath.

Each room has function

“Our home does not feature an open floor plan, as is the current trend in homes. Our living room is completely separate from the kitchen/dining area,” Mary said.

In the kitchen, Shaker-style cabinets are Dover White. The backsplash uses brick contrasted with ceramic tiles in cream.

They selected Napoli granite for the countertops, while faucets use a striking finish of Venetian bronze. Black, stainlesssteel appliances and a Hickory island and hood vent complete the plan.

A relaxing oasis awaits in the master bath, with double showerheads in the walk-in shower of slate gray tiles, matching the room’s floor finish. Seagreen tiles line the shower floor. Again from Sherwin Williams, the Carletons chose Rain as color foundation, along with a white granite countertop by Viscount.

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A peaceful oasis

“The yard is my refuge,” Mary said. “I love flowers and don’t mind doing the work to create an outdoor oasis. Larry, however, will stick to mowing and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

“The front porch is the most important room in the house. I can watch the grandkids on the big front yard, see my neighbors and enjoy the afternoon sunshine,” Mary said. “Mountain Brook neighbors are the best in Madison – super friendly and always willing to share their time while walking their dogs.”

The Carletons plan to transform their pie-shaped backyard into an English garden with hardscape designs.

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The Carletons

Larry works as safety manager for Redstone Test Center of Five Stones Research Corporation. A “perpetual volunteer,” Mary serves as religious education coordinator at Bicentennial Chapel on Redstone Arsenal and volunteer coordinator of Redstone Arsenal Military and Civilians Club.

“Our home has a lot of military patronage. Both our fathers served in the military, and Larry served 24 years.

Our American pride runs deep here,” Mary said.

Their daughter Kaitlin and husband Shane Kiley live in Madison. Son Sean recently graduated from a master’s program at New York University.

Cassidy attends Calhoun Community College and will transfer to Athens State University.

Larry and Mary’s grandchildren are Thomas, Aubrey Anne and Laila Grace.

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What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a question that most of us haven’t answered since high school. However, this is where Ronnie begins with a new client and the answers are more nuanced than when we were deciding college majors. The first thing he wants to do for a new client is try and understand what their goals are—beyond simply planning for a new home or retirement. What do you want do with your life besides work? What are you saving money for? What do you want your retirement to look like—convertibles and golf trips or European vacations? Are you planning to have children and what do you want their lives to look like? Do you want a lake house or a beach house?

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The best part of my job is helping people take control of their finances, rather than having their finances control them. finances Ronnie Colvin has been helping people reach their financial goals long before he started with Cole Financial Planning. He grew up in the Huntsville area and went to University of North Alabama with the goal of becoming a financial advisor. However, he lucked into the burgeoning IT industry as it was starting to boom and spent 30 years working in technology, all while maintaining his interest in personal finance. After returning to college as an adult, he competed his accounting degree at UAH and received his Masters in Financial Planning from The University of Alabama. Ronnie then decided to change careers and opened the Cole Financial Planning office here in Madison in late 2016. Ronnie, his wife Sharon, and their cats have lived in Madison since 2000. He is involved in several area networking groups.

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THE SUITE LIFE

Your personal oasis

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Is your bedroom in need of a mini makeover?

Even if your space is lacking in style, you can still create a personal oasis by focusing on the functional.

Here are some designer-free ways you can elevate the atmosphere!

Change the sheets Invest in the highest quality, natural fiber bedding your budget will allow. Keep a few folded sets on hand for quick changes. The extra effort is worth it. There’s nothing more relaxing than slipping into fresh sheets at night.

Switch to organic laundry detergents. Care for your endocrine system and overall health by reducing toxic chemicals and artificial fragrance.

There are brands carried at most supermarkets. Do a little research and find your fave!

Oh, and – make the bed, every day.

Tidy up Banish clutter. Keep only functional, beautiful things on tabletops and shelves. Clear those corners of items like sneakers, laundry and other random things that tend to pile up.

Tuck a few microfiber cloths in a drawer for quickly wiping things down. Dusting and vacuuming daily will improve your sleep quality. You don’t have to wait for the housekeeper. It only takes a few minutes – if you have decluttered your space.

Believe me, once you get used to the routine of tidying up, it will become a ritual you enjoy. You will notice the difference in how you feel having a fresh bedroom every day.

Light it up Whether you have made the switch to LED bulbs or you still prefer incandescent lighting, choose a soft or warm white. You don’t want your bedroom feeling like an office. If you have a lovely ceiling fixture, or

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wall sconces, consider installing a dimmer. It’s a great way to customize your ambient lighting.

Warm things up with beeswax or coconut wax candles. They are lightly scented, non-toxic and clean burning. If lighting a flame in your home makes you uneasy, check out battery-operated candles. You can find them just about anywhere in styles and price points to suit you. Psst – candles often lead to romance. Get some.

Plug in an authentic Himalayan salt lamp. The rosy glow is perfect for your bedroom, and they help clean the air naturally.

No screens Don’t work in your bedroom. Officially clock out when you cross that threshold.

Give your eyes and your mind a rest by putting away your phone, computer or tablet an hour or two before you turn in. You will sleep better. Also, you might rediscover all the great things you used to do before bed like sinking into a bath, getting some exercise, journaling or losing yourself in a novel.

Eliminating screens also reduces the mangled mess of cords that lurk around in your bedroom.

Enter your sanctuary Spend more time in your private space. Go to bed earlier. Learn the lifechanging magic of catnaps.

Keep an exercise mat and some light equipment tucked under your bed for quick morning and evening fitness rituals. Listen to music, or reconnect with yourself and with your partner. Make this space a true retreat where you recharge and renew within your own home.

With just a little web browsing, shopping and experimenting with some of the above products and ideas, you can change the way you experience your adult space. Incorporating habits that require minimal time and effort will bring joy, peace and vitality back into your life in and out of your bedroom.

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A father’s footsteps Fisher serves as chief of staff

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WRITTEN BY BOB LABBE PHOTOGRAPHS CONTRIBUTED

Steve Fisher grew up with the nickname Fish. Even today

Robby Parker, his former principal at Bob Jones High and current superintendent of Madison City Schools, still calls him the nickname that was used when Fisher attended the school and graduated in 1992.

The four-year Patriot baseball player and 2017 inductee

to the Bob Jones Hall of Fame knows he has come a long way in his life since arriving in Madison at age 13. Today, at age 44, Fisher is chief of staff at Redstone Arsenal’s Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, which ensures the U.S. Army is ready when called to do battle against all foes, foreign and domestic, and is technology driven and war fighter focused.

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Fisher’s adventure into the world’s most superb fighting force began a year out of high school while attending college.

“I never had the ambition of joining the military and following in my father’s soldier footprints,” said Fisher. “I joined the Alabama National Guard as a Patriot Crew member and soon joined the Army. I got the itch to do so and was looking for money to continue my college education.”

A member of the Army as an aviation operations specialist from 1997-2009, Fisher was deployed six times in support of combat operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, with the first deployment in support of Enduring Freedom. A portion of his service included three years at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where he served as the non-commissioned officer in charge of the survival, evasion, resistance and escape program.

seriously, as you may miss out on life. I work hard when it’s time to work hard, and I play hard when it’s that time to do so.”

Fisher is married to the former Pam Monger, who also graduated from Bob Jones High (1991), where she was the school’s homecoming queen and was a member of the cheer and dance squads. They have been married for 16 years and have three children: two daughters, ages 20 and 6, and one son, age 18.

Steve’s mother, who retired after 36 years as a government civilian, jumped back into the workforce and works at the Corps of Engineers, where Pam also works. Steve’s father retired from the military and passed away in 2005.

Steve has seen firsthand how the U.S. Army has made the transition from the pure fighting soldier to a more educated force utilizing the newest technology – much of which comes from work by AMRDEC. He said the military overall is looking for more enlisted personnel with a much higher education.

His son, Robbie, is in basic training in the Alabama National Guard and looks to follow his father’s footsteps in the military.

“I suggest any young person thinking of joining the military to actually embrace the opportunity and to continue to grow academically and excel at everything they do,” said Steve.

Steve has had not only had a long-lasting nickname but an even more prominent impact on the U.S. Army as well as his Madison community.

I suggest any young person thinking of joining the military to actually embrace the opportunity.

– Steve Fisher

After earning a rank of sergeant first class, Fisher exited the military in 2009 – but not before earning a bachelor’s degree at Troy University and two master’s degrees from Strayer University and Arizona State, using the G.I. Bill financial services for his education.

Fisher became a contractor for the Army and made his way back home to Redstone Arsenal, where he soon became a U.S. government employee and worked his way to his current position as the “right-hand man” to the AMRDEC director.

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A little taste of Texas Written BY STEPHANIE L. ROBERTSON photographs BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 27

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People don’t have to travel 800 miles to get smoky, mouth-watering, genuine Texas barbecue. Chuck Wagon BBQ on Madison Boulevard is well-known for tender brisket that customers would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else this side of the Mississippi River.

The difference is in their recipes, rubs, sauces and cooking process.

“We brought brisket to Madison,” said Mike Holley, who owns Chuck Wagon BBQ with his wife Frances, who is originally from Madison.

The two met when he was stationed in Madison, and they have been married almost 50 years.

The cowboy-hat-wearing, blue-eyed father of three learned how to cook authentic Texas

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grub when working as a petroleum engineer on western oil rigs. The volatile nature of the oil industry provided him with ample opportunity to start a mobile barbecue business. During lay-offs, he would go on furlough to operate his restaurant out of a trailer – before food trucks were cool. “I’d go and set up on corners, and the grocery stores would let me set up in their parking lots, and I’d sell barbecue,” he said.

Later his family moved to Madison. The Holleys opened Chuck Wagon BBQ on Valentine’s Day 2008 at its current location. Initially they had to order brisket out of Birmingham because raw brisket wasn’t available here.

The man that I kind of look to as my mentor told me three things: make it good, get it to ’em fast and keep the place clean.

– Mike Holley

“We had trouble breaking the market open because people had tried brisket before, and it was kind of dry,” Mike said. The trick, he explained is to cook it like a Texan. “The difference is off-set cooking. When you’re cooking brisket, you need a firebox, where your fire’s in one area and you’re just cooking with smoke and heat. Most people cook it right over the coals, which causes brisket to get dry and tough. It’s a delicious meat if it’s done right – tender and flavorful. We also use a different wood.”

Chuck Wagon BBQ uses a blend of hickory, pecan and mesquite wood to fire up their barbecue. “Mesquite is what we used in Texas, just because that was what was available there,” Mike said.

In addition to brisket, Chuck Wagon BBQ offers tangy ribs, chicken, pork, sausage, sandwiches, crunchy Texas toast and tasty sides.

“We’re one of the few barbecue places that has sausage,” Mike said. “In Texas, that’s common – brisket and sausage.”

The restaurant’s velvety macaroni and cheese is its newest addition. “We put bacon in the macn-cheese,” Mike said. “In the restaurant business, if you want anything to be better, add cheese or bacon.”

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Diners can rack up the temperature with Chuck Wagon BBQ’s famous dipping sauces. Choose mild sauce for no heat, medium with a little siracha for a bit of a kick or hot for a real barn-burner punch.

Mike attributes much of the restaurant’s success to hard work, friendly staff and strong values. “The man that I kind of look to as my mentor told me three things: make it good, get it to ’em fast and keep the place clean. Everything we do surrounds those three things. We’ve had amazing customer reviews. We’re very proud of that.”

The Holleys also eagerly give back to the Madison community. For the past three years Chuck Wagon BBQ has offered a free Thanksgiving buffet for veterans, active duty military, firefighters, police officers and first responders.

There’s a reason the Holleys often hear people say they go to Chuck Wagon BBQ directly from the airport. AL.com recently selected Chuck Wagon BBQ as 2018’s No. 1 barbecue restaurant in Madison County and the seventh best ribs in the state.

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“We’ve had a 4.5-4.8-star customer rating for over 10 years,” said Mike. “Yelp, Urban Spoon, Trip Advisor – all of them have voluntarily sent us certificates for our customer average for over five years. That is a really good record with them, but we’ve had it for 10 years straight.”

The rustic building that houses the restaurant is about 1,000 square feet. Mike built all of the furniture himself from upcycled wooden fences.

People can’t miss the little old building at 8982 Madison Boulevard. There’s a chuck wagon in front, and BBQ is painted prominently on the restaurant’s red tin roof.

Visit www.chuckwagon-bbq.com for business hours and a complete menu. Call 256-772-5179 for catering. One of the Holleys’ children recently opened a Chuck Wagon BBQ in Huntsville, so diners might want to check out that location, as well.

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FINDING HER PASSION Maggie Price excels as lifelong artist WRITTEN BY ANNELISE KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 33

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Maggie Price is a multi-medium artist who uses acrylic paint on canvas and watercolor on paper, and she has experimented with paint on wood panel.

Price is a lifelong artist. One could say the drawings she made as a 5-year-old foreshadowed her development into the artist she is today. If someone were to lay out Price’s artistic pieces, in order from her first drawings to her latest project, they would show the many stages of her life.

As a lifelong artist, Price has pieces representing her creativity as a child, books she read, a poetry phase, her interests and her passions.

Her chosen mediums are those she picked up in different stages of her life. With each medium, she delivers a variation of her style.

In her canvas paintings, she shows more of a focus on children’s literature and lore. Among her collection are a mermaid, the Hogwarts castle from the Harry Potter series and animals with fictitious characteristics, such as a cat made from a plant and a turtle with a castle sitting on its shell.

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Learning how to be your own artist instead of just being taught how to do things takes that push of getting outside your own head.

– Maggie Price

She takes advantage of being able to draw in her watercolor pieces by using a spectrum of weighted lines that she said is common in comic books.

A couple of the overarching themes in her watercolor pieces are endangered species and people’s portraits.

A piece she is focused on at the moment is her wood panel painting, which she said is “honestly one of my favorite things I have ever done.” The painting is of an octopus, and it departs from her animal watercolors through its more unpolished and spontaneous look.

In a general sense, Price described her influences as “children’s stories more than pop culture, and nature, but mostly sea creatures.” She shows a particular affinity for octopi, which she includes with her sea collections. The endangered leafy sea dragon is another one of her favorites.

Price attributed her development into an artist to some key figures, including her kindergarten teacher, who told her mother she should keep encouraging Price’s art. She also credits Bob Jones’ teachers and art program, which Price said is highly developed, with many levels of art courses and a curriculum that focuses on individual interests and portfolios rather than a general art education.

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Price said she spent a substantial amount of time finding herself as an artist. “I hopped. I don’t so much now because I focused, but that’s another thing people don’t know right off where art is concerned: It takes a long time to know your focus. It took me a long time,” she said.

Price’s unique style of fantasy presents its own challenge.

Price’s style requires that an she be capable of physically creating the images but also be able to visualize and transcribe the visual, which Price said “takes a really big push.” She said she did not automatically have this skill. “I had to teach myself how to be that way.”

Her suggestion accomplishing such a push “is that if you have a drink or two, or if you let yourself get really tired, or both, and just get out of your own head, it’s much easier.”

“Learning how to be your own artist instead of just being taught how to do things takes that push of getting outside your own head.”

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Madison is an incredible place to call home, and I am so proud to be the mayor of our town.

As a father of three boys now 25, 22 and 19, I feel blessed to have raised them in a Paul Finley community where they felt safe, atMayor tended incredible schools, enjoyed fantastic sports and drama programs and grew up in neighborhoods flooded with friends. Year after year we attended our Madison Street Festival, participated in high school homecoming parades, watched fireworks at Dublin Park and enjoyed more soccer, basketball, baseball and school events than one could ever imagine. It is safe to say Madison provides each of our residents a quality of life that is second to none!

Working with our Madison City Council and our city department heads, we have continued to strive to make Madison even better. Our Town Madison development soon will have a full interchange off I-565, a multi-use venue that houses minor league baseball and a Margaretville resort hotel. The landscape of our historic downtown will soon change as the Sealy Project – a 190-unit highend apartment complex that includes over 10,000 square feet of retail space and a new downtown public park complete with amphitheater – comes out of the ground. And businesses such as Publix, Marshall’s, Michael’s, Ace Hardware, IGA Grocery and Verizon are now in place, allowing Madison residents the ability to shop locally.

The council has approved new road projects including the five-laning of Hughes Road from Plaza through Eastview, five-laning of Sullivan Street from the railroad tracks to Madison Boulevard and three-laning of Browns Ferry Road from County Line to Burgreen. Our

Public Works team will focus on adding turn lanes to multiple intersections, moving more traffic through during peak rush hour times.

Additionally, we will make major improvements to Palmer Park, Dublin Park and our Bradford Creek Greenway.

Lastly, the City has worked hand-inhand with our Madison City Schools Board and Superintendent Parker to understand our growth projections, defining areas where growth can be managed and planning for the school buildings that will be needed to keep educational value at its high level. School safety has also been a primary focus, with the city supporting additional School Resource Officers.

While we will work to keep you updated here in the upcoming months, please visit our website at www.madisonal.gov to learn more about all the great things happening in our city.

Paul Finley Mayor, City of Madison

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GOING SKY HIGH The Brook Church celebrates 20 years WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA BERRY Madison Living 41

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The Brook church commemorated its first 20 years with a day of festivities to celebrate its successful formation, growth and outreach to the community, region and remote sites around the world.

The church’s 20th anniversary celebration was billed on social media as “The Party of the Decade – Make That Two Decades!” After weeks of planning and volunteering, the congregation celebrated the church’s “birthday” with a community-wide event Aug. 12.

The celebration was open to anyone in Madison. Church members invited friends to join the fun for free hot dogs, chips and desserts from the Sweet Temptations food truck. Children’s games and bouncy castles were also in great supply.

The party was so ambitious, with a fireworks exhibition as the finale, that the City of Madison and the State of Alabama granted its sanction for the event.

Madison Fire and Rescue Department alerted community residents to the planned fireworks show and was on alert in case of emergency.

“Our 20th anniversary celebration was a great night in the life of our church,” said the Rev. Brian Mayfield, lead pastor.

“While we had many new families here, there were also many who returned to fellowship and catch up. It was honestly just a giant party with something for everyone.”

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One major highlight of the evening was “a wall with a bit of picture history, from the very beginning leading up to now. Throughout the evening, there were always people over at the wall, checking it out,” Mayfield said.

“Of course, the fireworks display did not disappoint,” Mayfield added. “While we know there were a few neighbors who weren’t incredibly excited about explosions at 8:30 p.m. on a school night, the overwhelming response we had – from our people and even from the community – was great enjoyment.”

Mayfield described the event as “awesome. Our desire was for that entire day to be an opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness so far but also to look ahead to the future. We are incredibly grateful for our church family and to be a part of this incredible city and area.”

In The Brook’s beginning, Willowbrook Baptist Church in Huntsville, through the leadership and vision of Steve Lacy, planted the new church in 1998. The Brook moved to its current location at 8573 U.S. Highway 72 West in Madison in 2000. When Lacy left in 2007, Richard Buckley accepted a full-time interim role.

In spring 2009, the church called Brian Mayfield to be lead pastor.

“Our worship center is a unique building called a Sprung,” Mayfield said.

When the structure was built originally,

many residents were curious about how the interesting building would be used.

Because of its rounded and pinnacled exterior, some people referred to it as “the M&M Building.”

Today, The Brook campus has four buildings that house the offices, worship center and preschool classrooms, along with space for children’s and youth activities. “That said, our property is currently for sale, and we are looking to relocate a little further into Madison,” Mayfield said.

The Brook is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The church partners with several other churches in the area, particularly in global mission efforts.

The church offers a ministry for preschool, children and youth. Chip Woosley serves as family pastor for all children and

students. Chad Cronin came to The Brook in 2010 as worship pastor and transitioned in 2015 to discipleship pastor. Reid Hopkins joined the staff in March 2018 to serve in the role of executive pastor.

“Our missional communities meet in homes throughout the week and provide opportunities for single adults, couples and families to connect, grow, serve and love one another,” Mayfield said. “Through the King’s Table and the Lunches of Love programs, we are working to intentionally wipe out hunger in our city.”

The church’s slogan is “worship. grow. serve. together.”

Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

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Best in Business Awards – Coming Soon!

Oct. 23, the Madison Chamber of Commerce will salute excellence in business with our Best in Business Awards at Insanity Complex.

Congratulations to all our members who were nominated in the following 2018 categories: Start-Up Business of the Year, Excellence in Leadership & Service, Community Servant of the Year, Health & Wellness Business of the Year, Medical Practice of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Food Service of the Year, Home & Living Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Best Business of the Year.

We will also recognize our Ambassador of the Year for his or her dedication and hard work on behalf of the Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Best of luck to all!

Business After Hours hosted by MCC Member Renasant Bank

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Come help us recognize the outstanding local businesses that shape our economy! Join us for cocktails at 6 p.m., with dinner and the awards ceremony beginning at 7 p.m.

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Why I love Madison

Beth Mumaw A 25-year Madison resident, Beth Mumaw is firmly established in the local community. Her son Kyle Mumaw is a Bob Jones High School graduate, and he and his wife, Keegan Greenlee, have one daughter, Greenleigh Kate, 2.

A graduate with a degree in secretarial science from Lakeland College in Mentor, Ohio, Beth is an administrative assistant for the Education Foundation at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which is the fundraising arm of the Center.

What does your work as an administrative assistant involve?

My job entails serving on the waiver committee for donations and overseeing the purchase of bricks for the Apollo courtyard, as well as serving as the secretary for the Board of Directors for the Foundation. I am also heavily involved in fundraising events, such as Rocket City Summerfest in July and the Mad Scientist Bash in January.

What do you enjoy about your job, and what about it is meaningful?

I worked at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center beginning in 1986 for the first director and was fortunate to assist with the 25th celebration of the moon landing. I am back at the Center and will be at the Rocket Center for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, which is very exciting to me.

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What is your favorite place to visit in Madison?

I love the downtown area with the many shops. It is also a great place to be the first Saturday in October to celebrate the Madison Street Festival.

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

Greenbrier – they have fantastic BBQ in a very relaxed atmosphere. Crickets – they have the best wings. Main Street Café – they have great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Why do you love Madison?

It is a great place to raise a family.

Growth is inevitable here and desirable, but we still embrace that home-town feel.

It makes grocery shopping less painful when you run in to so many friends.

Fast Five 1. Favorite hobby: Baking, volunteering – especially for the Madison Street Festival – and swimming 2. Favorite food: Crab legs, chocolate and pasta 3. Goal or ambition: Spending as much time as I can with my granddaughter 4. Church: Messiah Lutheran Church 5. Something people might not know about me is: I worked for the first recipient of the Heisman Trophy, Jay Berwanger, who was our sales rep in Middlefield, Ohio. He would fly in often from Illinois, and I was assigned to work for him while he was there.

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