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It’s crazy how much the world has changed since the previous issue of Hartselle Living. I daresay no one expected to witness what we all have over the past month. Schools, restaurants and other public places are closed for the foreseeable future; small businesses are suffering; many people have lost their jobs. What better time than now to focus on the good going on right here in Hartselle?

What’s great is that you don’t have to look far to find the good – even in the middle of a pandemic.

Our cover feature in this issue is the epitome of a feel-good story. We put the spotlight on M.J. Stitts, a second-grade student at Crestline Elementary, and his aunt Muajani. M.J. has myasthenia gravis and scoliosis – but his limitations don’t dampen his spirit.

The good folks at Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County are building the duo a home of their own in Hartselle. The house will be handicap-accessible and improve the daily lives of M.J. and his aunt.

On page 16, Hartselle Living contributor Russell Frye features Hartselle’s first state champion wrestler, Lincoln Bryant. The rising freshman’s win gave Hartselle an individual state champion for the first time since 2013.

As always, Constance Smith brings our readers delectable recipes and DIY tips from her Hartselle homestead. In this issue, she shares a couple of great biscuit recipes as well as information on how to get started raising chickens.

As a community and a country, we’re experiencing uncertain and unsettling times, but remember: There’s always good to be seen if you look closely enough.

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Historic home undergoes full remodel

SCHOOL & SPORTS 16 BEST IN HIS CLASS Lincoln Bryant caps first season with state championship

FOOD & DRINK 19 TWO CLASSIC BISCUIT RECIPES 24 HOW TO GET STARTED WITH CHICKENS

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HARTSELLE LIVING STAFF Editorial Rebekah Martin Alison James Contributors Constance Smith Gregg L. Parker Michelle Blaylock Jodi Hyde Russell Frye Rachel Howard Marketing Baretta Taylor Anna Baker Administration Beth Jackson

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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.

CLIF KNIGHT, writer

Clif Knight is a Lineville native and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1953-57. His resume boasts various stints at newspapers and media outlets in Alabama and Mississippi. He is a former part-owner and editor of the Hartselle Enquirer as well as former mayor of the City of Hartselle, serving a four-year term from 2000-04. Knight has been married to Geanell for 63 years, and they have three adult children, three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

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.

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.

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Historic home undergoes full remodel STORY BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOS BY JODI HYDE Hartselle Living 7

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Although the 117-year-old residence had been neglected and lost some of its spirit, the house at 403 E. Main St. in Hartselle has regained its Victorian ambiance with contemporary conveniences thanks to the work of Mike Tarpley and business partner Randy Hinkle.

Built in 1903, the house has a wraparound porch along with a side porch for relaxation on warm, sunny afternoons. Carved columns support the porch’s ceiling. The house features a high-pitched roof that gives a dramatic look, and its siding is painted white. The dwelling has a new, metal roof.

The prime downtown location in Hartselle appealed to Tarpley.

TRULY ORIGINAL Four Victorian antique fireplace mantels are original to the house. Other original components include the wallpaper in the foyer, molding and the 10- and 12-foot ceilings.

Tarpley completed extensive improvements to and restoration of the structure. Fresh paint for the interior and exterior was a must, and he installed new windows for both aesthetics and

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energy conservation.

“We refinished the hardwood floors throughout the house,” Tarpley said. “A total renovation of kitchen included new cabinets, granite countertops, new appliances and new lights.”

To renovate the bathrooms, he installed new vanities, countertops and lights. “We totally reconfigured the master bath with a tile shower and floor. A new vanity has a granite countertop.”

COMFORTABLE SPACIOUSNESS The house boasts two stories, with 2,400 square feet on the first floor and an extra 1,500 square feet of unfinished space on the second floor. It features three bedrooms, with a spacious, walk-in closet

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in the master bedroom. A large kitchen and dining room can accommodate family dinners and holiday entertainment as family and guests mingle afterwards in the roomy living space.

A large foyer sets the mood as people enter the home, which follows a conventional floor plan. The spacious rooms all have high ceilings and handsome, dark hardwood floors.

The house adheres to French country style, with a color theme emphasizing light grey with dark grey accents. The crown and shoe moldings are painted white.

Tarpley said the kitchen and dining room are favorite spots in the house for gathering and conversation.

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BLOOMING COLOR The home’s backyard has large azaleas for blooms in early spring. Perennials help to give color year-round in the lawn. Other flowering specimens are climbing clematis, rose bushes and crepe myrtles.

Pebble paths provide both a pleasing view and practical walking route in the yard. “We have the original gazebos and two large birdbaths,” Tarpley added. The property also has a one-car detached garage and a separate woodwork shop.

His wife, Lawana Tarpley, is retired from the Morgan County Schools district. Their daughter Jade Chowning works for Remax Platinum.

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about library programs, book sales and other I have to admit it feels very odd in the William library-related material, such as online digital Bradford Huie Library. There is no laughter of resources. children, no sound of computer keyboards clickAs for our Summer Reading Program, the ing, no patrons asking for copies, no proctored theme is “Imagine Your Story.” Patricia and testing. The building is unnaturally quiet, as if I are working on ideas to have a program one the library is holding its breath, waiting for life way or another. It is an awesome theme, and we to start again. are just too excited to totally have to skip it. So Of course, I am referring to the extended closure never fear; your librarians are here! of the library because of the state of emergency I want to remind parents and students of the resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this wonderful resources available on homeworkawriting, I can only say we will reopen when it is MICHELLE BLAYLOCK labama.org. This site provides free homework finally safe – and it will be safe again.

LIBRARY MANAGER help to students in all grades for more than 60 In the meantime, Patricia and I are developing new programs, weeding our library, ordering new books, re- subjects, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, arranging to provide better services and working to bring our statistics, chemistry and physics.

There is also learningexpresshub.com. This site has expatrons as many free digital resources as possible.

I have a list of 40 online digital resources for parents feeling cellent tutorials for career prep, college admission test prep, overwhelmed, students trying to find answers, adults with computer skills for all levels of experience, GED prep and much more. If you need help getting started or setting up an cabin fever and people feeling isolated.

Even though we are closed, there is exciting news to share. account, please give us a call, and we will do our best to walk One of our most exciting changes has been our newly reor- you through it.

Please check the City of Hartselle website at hartselle.org, ganized friends of the library group, renamed Huie Library League. It is a nonprofit, charitable organization. The group City of Hartselle Facebook page and Huie Library League already has an active Facebook page, sharing information Facebook page for updates.

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SCHOOL & SPORTS

BEST IN HIS CLASS Lincoln Bryant caps first season with state championship STORY BY RUSSELL FRYE PHOTOS BY RAW IMAGES AND CONTRIBUTED 16 Hartselle Living

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Imagine being a high school state wrestling champion before taking your first high school class. For Hartselle eighth-grader Lincoln Bryant, it happened earlier this year.

Bryant won the 6A, 120-pound state championship by defeating Melton Powe of Gardendale in a 10-5 decision.

His win gave Hartselle an individual state champion for the first time since 2013.

His march to the state championship started, however, with a loss in late January. He lost to Cory Lands of Moody High School by pinfall in a tournament at Mortimer Jordan. Lands is one of the best young wrestlers in not only Alabama but the United States.

Bryant’s coach Joe Stephenson said even in the loss, “Lincoln found out that he could wrestle with best. After the loss, I saw his confidence begin to grow.” Bryant next reeled off eight wins, marred by only one loss, on his way to the state championship. He finished the season with 42 wins and nine losses.

“It’s an honor to get to represent my school and my team,” said Bryant.

“It’s hard to put these special moments in words. It means the world to me to see him accomplish his goals,” added his father, John Bryant. “It’s something as a parent that you never forget – the tears rolling down his face, the pure happiness in his eyes when leaving the mat that day. It is a special moment that will never be forgotten.”

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The young state champ got his start in wrestling when he was eight years old. He said a friend’s dad introduced him to the sport, and from there his passion for it started to grow.

“I like the intensity and how it’s an individual sport,” Bryant said. “Once I learn where my strengths and weaknesses are, I can work to improve. I like how this sport challenges me every day to be a better athlete.”

Before his championship season, however, Bryant said he was on the verge of giving up the sport because his heart wasn’t in it – but his father kept encouraging him to continue.

“Becoming a state champion this year allowed me to see in myself what he’s always seen in me,” said Bryant.

Bryant made a lot of sacrifices average eighth-graders don’t usually make – sacrifices he had to make to prepare for reaching his goal. He would practice every day and then come home and run two to three miles. He also had to ensure he met his weight goals by focusing on a strict diet.

Bryant said he plans to continue working hard once he gets to high school later this year. His personal goal? To be a fivetime state champion. Stephenson said there have only been a couple of five-time champions in Alabama, and Bryant has a chance to join that group.

“I hope I can inspire other athletes,” added Bryant. “It doesn’t matter how old you are; if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything.”

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TWO CLASSIC BISCUIT RECIPES RECIPES AND PHOTOS BY CONSTANCE SMITH

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When it comes to biscuits, there are countless variations out there. These two recipes are for some of our favorites that I have made countless times over the years; one is a breakfast version, and the other is a savory, cheesy biscuit that is great with soups, pastas or just about any meal you can think of.

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WINNING BISCUITS I spent several years trying to come up with a biscuit recipe that was “just right.” When I came up with this version, my family said these were the winners. From that point on, we called these Winning Biscuits. These are perfect biscuits, whether you like them with a little bit of strawberry jam or smothered with sausage gravy. They also freeze very well for future use. This usually makes around 10 biscuits, depending on how you pat out the dough.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 Tb. sugar 1/3 cup cold butter 3/4 cup plus 2-3 Tb. whole milk INSTRUCTIONS 1. To begin, preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

3. Cut the butter into pieces and drop into the flour mixture.

4. With a pastry blender, fork or knives, cut the butter into the mixture until all of the butter pieces are smaller than a pea.

5. Stir in 3/4 cup of the milk, and add 2-3 Tb. more as needed, to just mix together the dough.

6. On a floured surface, pat out the dough mixture to a smooth flat shape, about ¾-inch thick. With a biscuit cutter, cut biscuits, placing them on a baking stone or baking sheet. Form the scraps together and re-cut biscuits. Take the final scraps and form them into a biscuit by hand.

7. Bake for about 10-13 minutes, or until just golden on top.

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These biscuits are baked in a cast iron skillet and develop an irresistibly crunchy bottom but are airy and moist on the inside. This is one of the recipes that always evokes cheers from my family, and I am quite certain your family will love these biscuits as well.

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 1 Tb. sugar 1 Tb. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup plus 1 Tb. cold, unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/4 cups whole milk INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To begin, preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

2. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over low heat, and spread the butter around the bottom. Set it aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

4. Cut up the remaining stick (1/2 cup) of cold butter into pieces and drop them into the flour mixture.

5. With a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until there are no pieces of butter larger than a pea.

6. Add in the grated cheese. Stir the cheese into the flour mixture.

7. Pour in the whole milk. Stir it together until just combined.

8. Scoop the batter into the skillet, in little balls, about 2 1/2 inches across. An ice cream or muďŹƒn scoop works perfectly.

9. Slide the skillet into your oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the biscuits are nice and golden brown on top.

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HOW TO GET STARTED WITH CHICKENS STORY AND PHOTOS BY CONSTANCE SMITH

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Scores of people are choosing to start their own backyard flocks of chickens – many for the first time. Farm supply stores and hatcheries are selling out, and some even have waiting lists for chicks. If you are thinking of creating your own backyard flock, this will help you get started.

Having backyard chickens not only provides you fresh eggs, but there are additional benefits. Bedding and droppings from the coop can be used to fertilize your garden.

Chickens will eat almost every kitchen scrap you give them, and they love to eat insects, including ticks.

SHOULD YOU START WITH GROWN CHICKENS OR CHICKS? When you start off with chicks, you have the benefit of seeing how quickly they grow. Depending on how much time you spend with them, they can become very tame and allow

you to handle them. It is fun to see just how quickly they grow and develop – much faster than you would imagine.

Raising chicks can be a lot of fun, but you will need some extra equipment, like a brooder – an environment to keep them warm and safe and give them a place to start out. I have shared information on CosmopolitanCornbread.com that thoroughly explains setting up a brooder, and I have also posted other chicken care articles and videos.

However, you may choose to start with juvenile hens, called pullets, or fully mature birds. The biggest benefit of starting with grown hens is that they are already going to be near, or at, laying age. If your goal is to have fresh eggs, this is a huge perk. Additionally, if you start with grown hens, you don’t have the added up-front expense of a brooder and other starter equipment that you would need for chicks.

CHICKEN COOPS AND YARDS When you decide to get chickens, they will of course need a coop to live in. This can be a shed-style coop with a yard or a “chicken tractor” – a small coop with attached chicken run that can be moved all over your yard. This allows the chickens to stay contained but always have access to fresh grasses and insects. These are a great option if you have just a few chickens.

Remember, while chickens can’t fly well, they can easily go over most fences. In particular, if a fence has a top bar or board the chicken can land on it, it will go over it. If you really need to keep your chickens contained, it is best to provide them a run or yard that has a roof. The roof can be made of simply bird netting. That is enough to keep them inside.

Keeping your own chickens is a rewarding experience that you and your family will love. You can find chicken breeds that lay white eggs, brown eggs blue or even green.

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A HOME FOR M.J. Habitat builds house for Crestline student STORY BY REBEKAH MARTIN PHOTOS BY RAW IMAGES Hartselle Living 25

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M.J. Stitts was 2 months old when he underwent his first surgery.

M.J. has congenital myasthenia gravis – a disease that is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under voluntary control. It’s caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. There is no cure. The 7-year-old also has scoliosis – a disease that forces him to use a wheelchair for large parts of the day.

Muajani Stitts, M.J.’s aunt, is his legal guardian and caretaker. Stitts celebrated six years of having full custody of her nephew April 1.

“When he was born, they didn’t know what was wrong,” she said. “One official diagnosis was failure to thrive, but when he was just a few months old, they discovered his lungs had collapsed. That’s when they decided to go with the trach … When you have a child who is on a vent, caregivers have to take classes and undergo a home study.”

Through that process, the hospital and DHR recommended that Muajani, who works as a certified nursing assistant, be M.J.’s caretaker – something she said she never saw herself doing. “I worked a lot, and I didn’t have any babies, so I was like ‘No, that’s not for me,’” she said.

When the choice came down to M.J. coming home with her or going into the foster care system, however, Muajani said it was an easy decision. “He’s family, and we take care of family,” she said. She brought

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M.J. home a week after his first birthday. “I’ve had him ever since,” she said. “It was a struggle at first. It was different at the hospital, when you can call for a nurse, but it got real when he came home.”

Aside from her full-time caretaker duties, Muajani works 12-16 hour shifts in the healthcare industry. A team of homehealth nurses visit throughout the week to help with the care of M.J. Muajani said that bringing her nephew home and taking on his care was life changing for her, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, the pair will embark on a new journey together.

A few months ago, Muajani received word that she and M.J. had been chosen as recipients of Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County’s 92nd newly-constructed home. The three-bedroom, two-bath house, which is now well on its way, will be handicap-accessible in every aspect.

“The hall bathroom has a walk-in shower to make it easier, and every door is 3 feet wide,” Muajani said. “It will be more space and more peace of mind – we’re very excited. And it’ll be something that belongs to us, so it’ll be home.”

She said one of M.J.’s favorite things to do is visit the house to see its progress. “I come up here and work on it, but I didn’t know his nurses were bringing him a few times a week,” Muajani said. “He loves to come see the house.”

Although construction has been slowed because of the threat of coronavirus, the house is scheduled to be move-in ready by the first week in June. The pair currently live in an apartment that will occasionally flood and has issues with mold – a problem that exacerbates M.J.’s health conditions. The goal of the nonprofit

Habitat for Humanity is to build affordable housing for those who need it.

“Future Habitat homeowners work alongside volunteers, putting in their ‘sweat equity’ hours as they build their houses as well as those of other families in our program,” Habitat’s website explains. “Each house is sold with an affordable, no-interest mortgage. Those mortgage payments come back to Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County to build additional houses for other families in our community.

“Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.”

Along with the “sweat equity” future homeowners put in, they also take classes pertaining to homeownership and managing a budget.

M.J. said he’s excited to move into his new home and have a room all to himself. A second-grade student at Crestline Elementary School, MJ’s favorite subject in school is science, and he said he wants to decorate his new room with glow-in-the-dark stars and planets.

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WELCOME 2020 AMBASSADORS! HACC Ambassadors are a highly visible, prestigious group of professional volunteers from various backgrounds who serve as liaisons between the Chamber and its members. This energetic group of people helps maintain contact with other Chamber members while promoting the Chamber of Commerce and its purpose. The goal of the Ambassadors is to encourage meaningful participation in the Chamber’s programs and services for new and existing members in an effort to build member commitment and increase member retention.

Ambassadors are an essential front-line representative of the HACC at public and Chamber-sponsored events, and they help to ensure all members receive the maximum benefit from their investment.

The program is ideal for individuals who have a desire to become more active in the local business environment, want to raise awareness of their business or organization and want to be more involved by giving back to the community.

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Bettye English – Hartselle Historic Society Andrea Hatfield – Inline Lighting

New Members from Feb. 1 to March 31

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Kayleigh Foundation Kelly McIntyre – Columbia Cottages Larry Murphree – Individual member and Hartselle Camp Meeting Kerry Richardson – Main Street Mortgage Nancy Busby Solburg – Individual member Nikki Tallent – Habitat for Humanity Debra Watson – DayStar Church Jimmy and Donna Watson – Hartselle First Assembly of God Jennifer Williams – Junior League of Morgan County and Hartselle Kiwanis

CINDERELLA BALL The chamber hosted the third annual Cinderella Ball at the Burleson Center March 7. We’re looking for a larger venue next year for this well-attended event sponsored by Hagen Homes.

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