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HOOVES LAURA GLENN FINDS FULFILLMENT IN HELPING OTHERS

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As a community and as a country, even as a human race, we’re navigating uncharted waters these days.

It seems like it was a different world prior to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – one we long to get back to for a sense of normalcy.

Dark times – filled with uncertainty, stress, anxiety and little hope about how the future will play out – call for a large dose of positivity, if you ask me.

Working on this issue of Hartselle Living actually helped me see a little light in a worrisome time in all of our lives. We’re all just doing the best we can, right?

I hope you’ll enjoy this issue of Hartselle Living and spend some time with these stories curated for our readers. If we’re talking about how recent goingson can affect one’s outlook and mental health, look no further than Laura Glenn and her story of how she meshed her career as a social worker with her love of horses. She and her mother Martha operate Healing Hooves on Gary Anders Road in Hartselle.

Glenn is a licensed mental health practitioner who always wanted to find a way to share the benefits of equine therapy with others. She and her horse Beau grace our cover this issue.

We also feature the beautiful home of Kassi and Caleb Long on Tabernacle Road. The old farmhouse, on family land that dates back decades, features a wraparound porch and antiques throughout. It’s a beautiful home the Longs say is a dream come true.

We also feature Bryan Moore, the new head football coach at Hartselle High School, and Constance Smith brings us a feature on a popular way to preserve food – steam canning – as well as a couple of delicious zucchini recipes.

There are good things going on in our community and good people who are making Hartselle a better place to live. If you know of a friend or neighbor who has a story to share, please reach out to me anytime.

Thanks for reading,

ON THE COVER

Laura Glenn has spent her life around horses and, as a licensed mental health professional, she works to mesh her two passions: helping others and her love for her eight gentle giants.

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HOME & STYLE 7 DREAM HOME Caleb and Kassi Long incorporate nostalgic details in Hartselle farmhouse

SCHOOL & SPORTS 15 ‘WHERE GOD WANTS MY FAMILY’ Coach Bryan Moore looks to make an impact in Hartselle

FOOD & DRINK 18 SUMMER SQUASH AT ITS BEST Zucchini corn fritters

20 BACK TO BASICS Using a steam canner

ARTS & CULTURE 23 HEALING HOOVES Laura Glenn finds fulfillment in helping others

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CONTRIBUTORS ALISON JAMES, copy editor

Alison James earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Auburn University, graduating in 2012. She began her career in community journalism in Alexander City and Dadeville, followed by a stop in Opelika before landing in north Alabama. She loves sharing the stories – and correcting the grammar of those stories – of the people and places that make north Alabama such a special place.

CONSTANCE SMITH, writer

Constance Smith is a lifestyle blogger and YouTuber at CosmopolitanCornbread.com.

After 25 years of Army family life, Constance has planted roots here in Hartselle. She now homesteads on her small farm, where she raises heritage breed animals and is focusing on permaculture gardening. In her spare time she enjoys photography, art, kayaking and other outdoor sports.

GREGG PARKER, writer

A graduate of Mississippi State University, Gregg Parker relocated to Madison with Intergraph Corporation in 1990 with wife Brenda and son Andy. For 15 years Gregg wrote for “Madison Spirit” and “Limestone Spirit” sections in “The Huntsville Times.” His articles have been published in numerous chamber of commerce publications, “Southern Family Magazine” and “Life on the Water.” Gregg considers it a privilege to document Madison’s coming of age in his hundreds of articles for “The Madison Record” and “Madison Living” magazine. Gregg enjoys spoiling his rescue dachshund, Francis Underwood Parker; binge-watching Netflix series; and visiting Andy and wife Saadia, both physicians, in Nashville, Tenn.

RUSSELL FRYE, writer

Russell Frye is a freelance sportswriter for the Hartselle Enquirer and Hartselle Living.

He covers sports for Hartselle, Danville, Falkville, Brewer, and Priceville High Schools.

He is married to Tammie and has three children, two who are grown, and Nastia who is in the sixth grade.

JODI HYDE, photographer

Jodi Hyde has a genuine love for the Lord and tries to shine His light in everything she does. She is an encouraging wife to a youth pastor, and a loving mother to three, as a well as a Sunday school teacher. Jodi loves outdoor activities and spending quality time with her family. As a photographer, Jodi manages to freeze life’s precious moments and capture them on camera. She loves meeting new people and being creative through her photography business. Hartselle is her hometown, and is currently where she resides, and where she loves to serve in the community.

RACHEL HOWARD, photographer

Rachel Howard is a Hartselle native who is proud to own and run a business in her hometown. She graduated from Hartselle High School in 2010. She pursued her nursing degree at Wallace State Community College and graduated as the August 2013 Nursing Class President. After working in the nursing field for several years, she decided to pick up a camera – which led her to fulfill her passion of photography. Capturing moments on camera allows her to give the gift of memories, and that makes her soul smile. She is an avid fitness-lover and teaches spin classes as a side hobby. She enjoys singing, slow boat rides with her husband Nick and being a dog mom to Ralphie and Bud. 6 Hartselle Living

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DREAM HOME Caleb and Kassi Long incorporate nostalgic details in Hartselle farmhouse STORY BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOS BY JODI HYDE Hartselle Living 7

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Caleb and Kassi Long have blended charismatic architecture with popular trends for a contemporary lifestyle in their home on Tabernacle Road in Hartselle.

The house is built in “old farmhouse” architectural style, with an exterior finished with white siding and a red-brick chimney. The front porch features a wraparound on one side with fireplace and entertainment area. The small back porch connects to a covered grilling deck.

In the lawn, flower beds boast the contrast of perennials, white hydrangeas and leafy green hostas.

The driveway meanders aroudnd three large oak trees that have stood as sentinels for decades. Kassi’s father played under these oaks as a child as Kassi’s grandfather, Poppy, plowed the nearby fields.

With approximately 2,900 square feet, the two-story house has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, playroom, walk-in pantry and craft room. “We love the open floor plan because it always feels like you are interacting with everyone – no matter where you are,” Kassi said.

“The kitchen, dining room and living room all feel like one big room.”

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SUBTLE COLOR PALETTE Whites and grays as predominant colors honor the farmhouse decor. Touches of color add accents, and

dark-stained hardwood floors help tie all living areas together, while wet rooms – including laundry and baths – are finished in white and gray tile.

The sitting area in the master bedroom has two antique wingback chairs the Longs recovered to match the house. Cabinets throughout the house were custom built by Mike Gillespie, and countertops in white-and-gray quartz promote the subdued color scheme. The kitchen’s island holds a large farmhouse sink, and the laundry room has an industrial mop sink.

Kassi said the entire family enjoys relaxing on the side porch while watching TV and sitting by the fireplace. “We love all of the features that make our home look old,” Kassi said. The chimney and fireplace are constructed of red brick with messy white mortar. “We chose the exterior finishings (with seven-inch vinyl siding versus Hardy board and vinyl versus wooden columns) that we did because of the lower maintenance and upkeep.”

The house has vintage features throughout, from the cove-farmhouse trim style and wraparound porch all the way down to the front doorknob and mailbox.

Even with open concept, the house emphasizes the farmhouse motif with cosmetic and built-in features,

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like the interior fireplace as the living room’s focal point with white shiplap, an intricate seven-foot mantel and gray-blue glass tile. “We tried to put our ideas on paper several times so we could provide something for Boyd and his crew to build. However, nothing ever did justice for what we were thinking,” Kassi said.

Luckily, builder Boyd Sparkman understood exactly what the Longs wanted, and he found one for sale. “A couple built one for their home, but it didn’t work out. It was styled like an antique mantel that had been handpicked for our home … the perfect focal point for the room.”

The Hartselle farmhouse also boast large floor-to-ceiling windows in living and dining spaces, gingerbread trim on porches, a clawfoot tub in the master bath and a pantry door that was a building project for Kassi’s father and Caleb.

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EATING AT NANNY’S TABLE Throughout the house, the Longs have incorporated antique furniture and picture frames. One example is the kitchen table that belonged to Kassi’s grandmother, Nanny – with an important update for functionality.

Kassi wanted a table that could seat both of their families, “but I wanted to keep my Nanny’s table,” Kassi said. “Nanny’s kitchen table meant so much to me because of all the meals and card game nights we shared around it.”

Knowing all of this, Caleb took the table apart and made a new, much larger top with required bracing to support the additional weight on the base. “Then he painted/refinished the table to match the house’s look and feel. I now have the look and feel of

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a large farmhouse table with a little piece of my Nanny still inside our home,” Kassi said.

A buffet in the dining room has her Nanny’s antique china, which features a white and gold pattern.

A DREAM COME TRUE Sparkman built the house in 2019. “Our builder Boyd and his crew were wonderful to work with. They understood our vision of what we wanted the end product to look and feel like – an old house that had been in the middle of a field for years,” Kassi said.

Several times throughout building, Sparkman sat down with the Longs to review construction because he wanted to confirm his work matched their ideas.

“One afternoon, Boyd called and said he needed us to come look at the upstairs because he thought we’d want to move the layout around instead of how the walls were supposed to be, per the plans,” Kassi said. “He was exactly right. Things needed to change, and the next day, they did.”

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is framed and hanging in the playroom upstairs as a reminder of the process,” Kassi said. “They are battered and torn from use but something we will treasure forever.”

LEGACY OF THE LAND “The land has been in the family for three generations. My parents live across the road in the house I grew up in,” Kassi said. “My grandparents bought the land, built their home here

and farmed the rest of the land. When my mother and father got married, they built their home across the road, and my father farmed alongside my grandfather, Poppy. Now my son, Kayden, dreams of being a farmer himself one day.”

Kassi works as an engineer on Redstone Arsenal. Caleb Long works for Cook’s Pest Control. Kayden, 4, is in pre-kindergarten at Barkley Bridge Elementary, and 2-year-old Lizzie attends Fairview Child Development Center.

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‘WHERE GOD WANTS MY FAMILY’

Coach Bryan Moore looks to make an impact in Hartselle STORY BY RUSSELL FRYE PHOTOS BY RAW IMAGES Hartselle Living 15

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“I am passionate about the game of football. I am intense. I love to practice, love the offseason and love the games. I truly love all aspects of football.”

Those are the words of Bryan Moore, who was named head coach for the Hartselle Tigers Jan. 7. He is the team’s sixth head coach in the past 50 years.

Moore came to Hartselle following stints at Jasper and Eufala. During his five years as a head coach, he has compiled a record of 49-12 and five play-off appearances, including two regional championships.

“I chose Hartselle because I felt like this is where God wanted my family,” said Moore. “Hartselle is a great school system with a history of winning. I have always believed you should never close doors; this door opened, and I could not turn my back on it.”

Moore said he decided to go into coaching when his playing career had ended. “I learned so much from sports while growing up,” he said, “that I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” He said his dad has had the most significant influence on his life, both on the field and off. “My father instilled in me the drive to work hard and earn everything and not to expect anything from anyone.”

Moore got his start in coaching as a student at Auburn University in 2005. His first stop was at his high school alma mater, Springwood School.

Following the season, he joined Spence McCracken’s staff at Opelika High School. McCracken was one of the greats in

Alabama high school football history, finishing with 279 wins in 30 years as a head coach – 130 of those coming as head coach at Opelika. Moore coached under McCracken until the latter retired in 2008.

In 2009 Moore was retained at Opelika by new head coach Brian Blackmon, who promoted him to the varsity coaching staff at the age of 23. After two seasons, Blackmon promoted him to the offensive coordinator position. Blackmon is another of Moore’s coaching idols and mentors.

In 2015, at the age of 29, Moore was hired as head coach at Eufala. In three years there, he led the Tigers to a 26-9 record and three trips to the Class 5A playoffs, including two trips to the second round. He also served as the athletic director for the school.

In 2018 he left to take over the Jasper Vikings program. The previous year, the Vikings finished 3-7. In 2018, the Vikings finished 11-2 and won a region championship. They lost in the third round of the playoffs. In 2019 the Vikings finished 11-1 and won another a region championship, a season performance that led to being ranked No. 1 in 5A for 10 weeks. The No. 1 ranking was the first ever for a Vikings team since the Alabama Sports Writers Association started ranking teams in 1960.

Moore said he is excited for the chance to follow in the footsteps of former Hartselle head coach Bob Godsey.

“Coach Godsey is a winner and an incredible leader,” said Moore. “I believe he and I are a lot alike, and I am so thankful to have a relationship with him. I hope to spend as many years

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here as he did. It is amazing hearing what the assistant coaches have to say about him and how beloved he is by this town; I can only hope to have the same impact that he has had here.”

Moore said coaching has allowed him to “have the chance to see former players become husbands and fathers. It is amazing to see them with their kids. Hopefully, something myself or other coaches said might have influenced them in their role as a husband or father.”

He said fans can expect his best every day as head coach. “As a coach, I want to be the best I can be and push to try to make other coaches and players reach their potential,” said Moore. “It is my goal for us to win a bunch of games – to win region championships and state championships – but it is more important that we create a culture that makes great people. I will never make promises about results, but what I will promise is my best as well as the best from our coaches and players.”

Off the field, Moore said he is, first and foremost, a family man and a believer. He has been married to his high school sweetheart Lindsey for 11 years, and they have known one another for 19 years.

They have three boys, Parker, Baker and Tucker. “I want us to have a very normal life, and I want to be present,” Moore said. “In this profession, you can be pulled in many directions and not see your kids and wife a lot, but I work hard not to allow that to happen.”

Moore said he believes people are on this earth to affect each other positively. “I truly feel the purpose for my life as well as my wife,” he said.

“We’re excited to be here,” he added. “Hartselle is one of the best jobs in Alabama. Go Tigers!”

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FOOD & DRINK

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SUMMER SQUASH AT ITS BEST

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY CONSTANCE SMITH

Summer is in full swing, and if you garden or visit the farmers market at all, you know there is an abundance of zucchini. Gardeners often find themselves with more zucchini than they know what to do with, so here are two of my favorite ways to use it.

ZUCCHINI CORN FRITTERS We all love a thick, hearty soup that sticks to your ribs – but other times we want something a little more subdued and unpretentious. This slow cooker chicken soup is simple to make, but it will quickly become one of your favorites.

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. zucchini 2 tsp. fresh lemon zest 1 tsp. salt 2 Tb. parsley 1 clove garlic, grated (optional) 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 2/3 cup whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen 2 eggs, whisked 1 cup all-purpose flour oil for frying; I use extra virgin olive oil Optional toppings: one lemon, cut into wedges; sour cream; or curry mayo (3/4 cup mayonnaise plus 1 tsp. curry powder, whisked together) INSTRUCTIONS 1.To begin, shred up the zucchini and toss it in a mixing bowl.

2.Add in the fresh lemon zest, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic, corn and eggs. Stir this all together so that everything is coated with the egg.

3.Sprinkle the flour all over the mixture and stir it all in.

Mix until there are no lumps of flour.

4.In a skillet, heat about a quarter cup or so of oil over medium heat. You want the bottom of the skillet to have a thin layer of oil. When the oil is nice and hot, but not smoking, scoop the mixture by 1/4 cups at a time into the oil. Allow it to sit there and cook for two to three minutes until it is golden on the bottom.

5.Carefully turn the fritter over and cook it on the other side until golden, around two to three minutes again.

6.Place the cooked fritters on a platter lined with paper towels and repeat with the remaining batter.

7.Keep the fritters that are already cooked warm by setting your platter in a warm (not hot) oven while the others cook.

Serve them with your favorite topping and enjoy!

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BACK TO BASICS: USING A STEAM CANNER

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Many people have never heard of steam canning, a particular method of canning in which an atmosphere of steam is created to process the foods being canned, instead of using pressure or a hot water bath. Steam canners remind me of a big cake tin: The bottom that holds the water is relatively shallow and holds a rack for the jars, while the lid is a large dome that goes down over the jars.

BENEFITS OF STEAM CANNING

Steam canning is my favorite way of processing things like jellies and salsas for several reasons: 1. Steam canners use less water and thus are much lighter.

Because there is only about 2.5 quarts of water used – it varies by model – the canner is much lighter. The weight alone of a traditional hot water bath canner can be prohibitive. People with back issues or those who do not have the strength to carry that heavy pot will find steam canning much more doable. Heavy hot water bath canners can also be very hard on your stove. If it is a glass top stove, or if the stove isn’t durable enough, it could damage it. I have actually had my stove top bend under the weight of a canner in the past.

2. Steam canners use less energy.

Another great benefit is that it takes much less energy to bring the canner to temperature than it does a great big pot of water, as used with the hot water bath canning.

The smaller quantity of water prevents your kitchen from getting heated up as much. You can pour the water out right away, as it cools quickly; there’s no waiting for ages for the pot to be cool enough to be safe to move. This is great for summer – when a lot of our canning takes place.

3. Steam canners are easy to use.

There’s no lowering jars into boiling water – or lifting them out. I don’t know about you, but lowering my rack of filled jars is almost as nerve-wracking as when it comes time to pull them out. Reaching into the hot canner and trying to grab those little handles and lift out the rack of jars can be daunting. I am always afraid I am going to drop it and splash scalding water all over the place. I actually did once, and miraculously I didn’t end up in the ER. The rack in the steam canner is much more level than a traditional canner rack. When you lift out a jar rack from the hot water bath canner, the jars often shift, tilt or sometimes even fall over. This risks your seals and leads to more seal failures. The smooth rack in the steam canner allows even the notoriously-tipsy small jelly jars to stay level.

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IS STEAM CANNING SAFE? Yes! Steam canning is perfectly safe if, like other canning methods, it is done properly. For a long time, there were many reports that steam canning wasn’t recommended because there wasn’t enough data to deem it safe. However, several years ago, the University of Wisconsin did extensive research on the process and gave the stamp of approval.

FOODS THAT CAN BE STEAM CANNED Steam canning can be used to processes foods that are naturally acidic – with a pH level of 4.6 or lower. Foods like apples and peaches fall into this catgory. It can also be used to process acidified foods like pickles, jams and salsas.

Essentially, if a food is safe for hot water bath canning, then it is likely safe to be steam canned. The exception would be if the processing time exceeds 45 minutes for where you live. The reason for the time limitation is because the steam is continually venting and the water boiling. Unlike with a water bath canner, you cannot add additional boiling water to the canner as it is processing.

HOW TO STEAM CAN SAFELY

1. Choose the right foods and recipes.

Remember: Only acidic foods that are safe for hot water bath canning can be steam canned. Foods that are not acidic – like meats, soups, beans and others – must be pressure canned and cannot be steam canned.

Only use tried-and-true recipes. Use recipes that have been tested and deemed safe for hot water bath canning, for quart, pint or half-pint jars. Recipes chosen should also have a processing time of 45 minutes or less. Any recipe that requires a longer processing time will need to be done in a traditional hot water bath canner.

2. Heat the jars.

Jars should be pre-heated and filled with hot liquid, whether it is raw or hot-packed foods.

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3. Maintain the appropriate temperature.

Jars have to be processed at 210-212 degrees. If the lid begins bouncing or spitting water, lower the heat of your stove enough to stop that action but still maintain the correct temperature. If the stove is too hot, and you boil the water dry, the food will not be properly processed and is unsafe.

Some steam canners do not have gauges, and the temperature has to be monitored with a thermometer where the steam is venting. Personally, I think that is risky. I would not use a canner like that.

The steam canner I use has a gauge built into it that shows you, without a doubt, when your canner has reached the required temperature. It even has readings for different elevations, so there is no questioning whether it is the proper temperature or not.

4. Allow the necessary processing time.

Processing time does not begin until the steam canner has reached the appropriate temperature. The lid cannot be opened, and you must maintain the appropriate temperature the entire time. Processing time is the same in a steam canner as it is in a hot water bath canner. The time must be adjusted according to the elevation where you live.

Once the processing time has finished, turn off the heat.

Then carefully remove the dome lid; tilt it away from you so you don’t burn yourself with the steam.

5. Finish up properly.

Use a jar lifter to transfer your processed jars to the surface where you will let them cool – whether that’s a cooling rack or a towel-lined counter. The jars should cool naturally, away from drafts, for at least 12-24 hours.

That’s it! As I said before, steam canning is my favorite method of non-pressure canning. I rarely use my traditional hot water bath canner anymore because the steam canner is simply so much easier to use. Give it a try; I’m sure you will agree!

ARTS & CULTURE

HEALING HOOVES Laura Glenn finds fulfillment in helping others STORY BY REBEKAH MARTIN PHOTOS BY RAW IMAGES

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A 15-acre farm on Gary Anders Road in Hartselle is much more than it might seem from the outside. It’s the home of Healing Hooves LLC, a family-owned horse farm that doubles as a way to help those struggling with a variety of problems and issues.

Laura Glenn, the owner of Healing Hooves, has been around horses her entire life, and she’s a licensed independent clinical social worker in private practice. Earning her undergraduate degree and master’s degree in social work, from UAB and Alabama A&M, Glenn said her goal has been to one day broaden her practice to include horses as partners in mental health treatment.

Glenn said she grew up learning many valuable life skills and lessons from horses through ownership, riding lessons and competitive equine events. “Horses have been a lifelong gift and a positive dimension in my personal development.

I want to share horses’ therapeutic value for growth and positive change with others,” she said.

Glenn is an experienced Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association certified mental health professional and certified equine specialist. EAGALA is an established, leading association for equine therapy professionals. Applying the EAGALA model, horses are used at Healing Hooves in equine assisted psychotherapy and equine assisted learning exercises. EAP and EAL are solution-focused, brief

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approaches that successfully address many mental health needs and life skills challenges. Most recently, Glenn helped to coordinate an equine-assisted therapy program for Bradford Health Services in Warrior.

Glenn said EAP and EAL are experiential models, meaning individuals learn about themselves and others in real time by participating in activities and exercises with horses. The activities are planned and coordinated by a Glenn and co-facilitated by an equine specialist who focuses on horse safety during activities and on the premises. Glenn said she learned her love of horses from her mother, Martha McMurray, who fills the equine specialist role at Healing Hooves.

Glenn said EAP is among the most effective of the experiential therapies, and it is often used in conjunction with clinical counseling. Because horses are not for everyone, though, Healing Hooves also offers mental health counseling in a traditional office setting.

In addition, Glenn is experienced in a wide variety of treatment specialties, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, family/marital counseling, motivational interviewing, substance abuse counseling, person-centered treatment, grief counseling, psycho-dynamic therapy, solution-focused counseling, brief treatment and trauma-informed treatment.

Glenn said equine therapy, even in its many forms, can’t be boxed in – running the gamut of disorders it can effectively treat.

“It’s great for everything, and that’s the cool thing about it,” she said. “You might have someone who has test anxiety and, while that might not seem like an earth-shattering barrier to some, if you look at a 20-year-old who’s in college, and their test anxiety is so great that it’s interfering with their view of life and their success – it’s a problem.” It’s a problem equine therapy can help solve.

Glenn said the horses teach mood regulation and life skills – often without the participant being acutely aware. She said a lot of progress can happen between sessions, too.

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“Anyone who has had horses like I have for their entire life knows how much horses can teach a person,” she said. “They can teach someone everything from the importance of having a strong work ethic to important life skills and relationship building skills.”

No horseback riding is involved at Healing Hooves. All exercises are conducted 100 percent on the ground.

Glenn’s equine team is made of up of two mares, a black roan American Quarter Horse named Midnight and a bay Thoroughbred named Dixie, plus two geldings, a black and white pinto named Beau and a true golden palomino named Doc. Two pint-size team members are a miniature horse named Dolly and a small Shetland Pony named Tiny Tim. “All

our horses are as gentle as they can be, and they are excellent people readers,” Glenn said.

The professional staff at Healing Hooves is skilled and experienced, Glenn said, having worked in a variety of settings – including hospice care, child and adult protective services, severe psychiatric care, trauma, substance use and other mental health programs. They accept and have worked with children, adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, families and small groups to address a range of treatable issues, including grief work, life balance problems, life transitions, relationship conflict, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, family and marital conflict, substance abuse, autism, learning disabilities, behavioral problems and more.

“I wanted to combine my passions, and I knew how effective it was … With equine therapy, you don’t have to verbalize how you’re feeling, as it often happens naturally in this process,” she said. “It helps people break down a lot of barriers.”

“It’s an amazing thing to witness – and it can very spiritual,” McMurray added. “Sometimes the horses choose a specific person to bond with based on what they can sense.”

Healing Hooves is located at the Glenn home at 67 Gary Anders Road in Hartselle. For more information, visit www.healinghoovesllc.com or call Glenn at 256-318-6300.

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When Patricia and I locked up the William For our patrons’ and staff members’ safety, Bradford Huie Library March 13, we never all returned materials will be quarantined for dreamed we would not be welcoming patrons at least 48 hours. Because of this, wait times might be a little longer. back until June. Although we have made the Since we do not know how long it will be most of the time the library was closed to before we can have large group programthe public, we have missed our patrons. One patron exclaimed when she walked in, “I am ming, our Summer Reading Program is going so happy to be here!” and we are happy to see to be a little different. Our goal is, as always, to prevent summer slide in our kids’ skills our patrons, too!

– especially this year, since children will be We are doing a “soft opening” with limited out of a classroom setting for longer than hours, fewer computers and no group proMICHELLE BLAYLOCK normal. We have put together grab-n-go kits gramming. Temporarily, our LEGOs, stuffed LIBRARY MANAGER WILLIAM animals and children’s computers will not available for checkout starting, each of which BRADFORD HUIE PUBLIC LIBRARY be available. We will still be offering and will have one to three books and an activity encouraging curbside service for those who are inter- to go along with the books. We will also have Book Bingo ested or in a high risk category. We encourage patrons for adults, teens and kids again this year. to bring their own masks and respect social distancing We hope you have remained safe and healthy during guidelines. Please call the library or check the City of this difficult time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hartselle - Local Government Facebook or the Huie Happy reading!most certainly blooming where she has Library League Facebook for updates. been planted!

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NEW MEMBER PERKS Did you know new members receive a FREE ad in Hartselle Living?

They are also listed in the Chamber’s Membership Directory, and they receive recognition in the Chamber’s E-Newsletter, Hartselle Living Magazine and on the Chamber’s social media accounts. They are invited to serve on committees and the Board of Directors, attend Chamber events and leave their information in the Chamber foyer. Chamber staff members only refer Chamber members.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

NEW MEMBERS Hanna Denton – Young Living SmartFox Solutions Inc. That Nutrition Place Integration

May 5 the Chamber delivered letters and gift cards to Hometown Market to all the teachers in the Hartselle City Schools system, as well as the central office. The chamber also placed banners in front of the school building to show appreciation for the dedication of all the teachers and staff in the school system. This would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors: Hartselle Family Dentistry (presenting), Drake Eye Center (gold), Hartselle Utilities (silver), Peck Funeral Home (silver), Hartselle Eye Care (silver), Widner Dentistry (silver), Zoey’s Downtown (silver) , Advance America (silver) and Mack’s Paint and Body (silver.)

2020-21 HARTSELLE AREA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company JW Steakhouse The Witt House Shaw’s Printing Company New Members from April 1 to May 29

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Chairman of the Board: Tammy Lott, Redstone Federal Credit Union

Chair-Elect: Brad Sheats, Life Church

Dr. Ashley Holladay, Hartselle Family Dentistry

Daxton Maze, Hartselle Utilities and Green Pro

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Secretary/Treasurer: Bradley Colburn, Hartselle City Schools

Past Chairman: Grant McKelvey, McKelvey Technologies

Mike Tucker, LifeWork Physical Therapy

Stewart Smallwood, Cerrowire

DIRECTORS

Not Pictured: Sherry Floyd, Sonoco, Chad Hughey, State Farm Insurance

Missy Evans, president

Kassi Hill, administration and events coordinator

new building with a ribbon cutting March 14.

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NETWORKING AT NINE

The Chamber’s Networking at Nine events are a social opportunity for our members! Each N@N is hosted by a different Chamber member at their business location. Events begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately one hour, starting with networking followed by a brief meeting that includes new member/guest introductions, Chamber announcements and updates from Chamber members.

Because of the current culture, the March event with RAW Images and April event with South of Main were postponed. Please stay tuned for when these will be rescheduled.

The Chamber’s Networking at Nine events are new social opportunities for our members! Each N@N is hosted by a different Chamber member at his or her business location. They begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately one hour. The event starts with networking with other attendees and ends with a brief meeting that includes new member/guest introductions, Chamber announcements and updates from Chamber members. In February the Michael Holifield State Farm hosted our N@N, and we were at Behind the Canvas in March.

If your business would like to host a Networking at Nine event, contact the Chamber.

Hartselle Tours On Feb. 14 the Chamber hosted its first #HartselleTours event at ICOOL USA Incorporated. Chamber members and community leaders toured the facility on Thompson Road. ICool manufactures high quality refrigerant and refrigerant accessories for the HVAC industry, and it currently employs more than TRC Campaign 40 at the growing Hartselle plant. #madeinmorganco

RIBBON CUTTINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS Hartselle 101 Tour

June 24-July 22

July 25

Serve Day

Teacher Welcome/Back to School Reception

July 11 That Nutrition Place celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting May 29.

Aug. 4-5 DEPOT DAYS

The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is full steam ahead on plans for its 40th annual Depot Days Festival. In conjunction with Hartselle’s sesquicentennial (150th birthday), it will be a memorable year to celebrate! Join us Sept. 13-19 for a full week of events. For vendor information and schedule of events, go to www.hartselledepotdays. com or contact the Chamber office.

Register your booth at http://www. hartsellechamber.com/depot-daysfestival.

Sponsorships will be available through the Chamber’s TRC campaign, goingon now through July 22.

Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 817, Hartselle, AL 35640

256. 773.4370  kassi@hartsellechamber.com

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Where there’s a will, there’s a waiver Hartselle City Schools Child Nutrition Program feeds children during the pandemic

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meals were assembled into “week bags” of Child Nutrition Program coordinator Jenny breakfasts and lunches.

Newton remembers well the afternoon of March 13. It was at 5:30 p.m. that Friday

By Wednesday, curbside service was when she and others across the state offered to our students. Hundreds were in learned from our governor that schools need. Many told stories of being suddenly would be closing – the next week. She imand unexpectedly laid off from their jobs.

Others had budgeted for the month and had mediately began working to secure a waiver purchased food for their families, but they from the USDA to feed students during the had not anticipated having everyone in the school closure. The approval came Sunday home for three meals a day when they had afternoon. made those grocery purchases.

Newton, with the cafeteria managers from Families were grateful, and children were each of Hartselle’s schools, began working SUSAN HAYES HCS FEDERAL PROGRAMS excited with exclamations of, “Yes! I love on a plan to provide students with food.

COORDINATOR Lucky Charms!” or “Strawberry fruit cups!

Though schools were open March 16, few children attended. Parents were concerned and kept These are my favorite!”

The CNP team continued this curbside meal effort them home. week after week, despite having to adjust grocery orders In the meantime, all in the community with the means to do so had rushed to local grocery stores to stock their to find items that were available. In all, 48,392 meals cupboards and prepare for the unknown. Shelves were were distributed. Across the schools, all who assisted emptied. And so, many of Hartselle’s children missed in the effort were mindful of the necessary COVID-19 their Monday meals, and Newton and the cafeteria man- precautions and protections.

During spring break when HCS did not serve curbside agers feared these families might not have food in their meals, local churches stepped in to fill that gap. In fact, homes to nourish them through the week.

Newton and her compassionate team got to work. local churches and restaurants continued to assist in Hartselle’s Dollar General and Kroger stores donated feeding Hartselle’s children with other offerings and bags into which meals could be packed and distribut- services. The whole thing has been heart-warming to ed. Printed for the bags were labels indicating which witness.

Even now Hartselle City Schools cannot predict exactfoods needed to be refrigerated or how to prepare the foods. The bags were stocked with food items that ly what August will look like, but we know all will remain could feed a child over the course of a week. With the committed to nourishing the brains and the bodies of help of HCS Central Office employees, thousands of Hartselle’s children.

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