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Local Theater Production
50 Years of BBQ in Albertville
Where Bugs are a Big Deal
Sleep Late, Do Brunch
The director of recent production Godspell discusses the process.
Follow you nose to delicious and hang a tasty right.
We visit the new Cook's Natural Science Museum in Downtown Decatur.
Part breakfast, part lunch, try these great brunch recipies.
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Beware the Bunny · 6
Easter with twin boys brings back memories of childhood and a five-foot rabbit.
50 Years of BBQ · 8
Just follow your nose to this Albertville landmark, your mouth will thank you.
Putting on a Show · 10
So just what goes into a community theater production?
Take 10 with Mandy Broadhurst · 14
The director of Guntersville Public Library is more than just a bookworm.
If Not For Art · 18
Few know this well-known restaurateur turned carpenter is also an amazing artist.
Bug Out For a Day · 24
The Cook's Museum in Decatur has everyone bugging out - in the best way.
Let's Do Brunch · 28
Chicken and Waffles, Eggs Benedict, Fritattas, and of course, a great Bloody Mary in our recipe section.
Lake City Calendar · 37
There's a lot to do in Lake City. Don't miss a bit of it; check out our calendar. Cover: Mandy Broadhurst Director, Guntersville Public Library Photography: Marceliano Muñoz
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ello spring; goodbye winter! We’ve all suffered long enough through these winter months of rain, and rain. Oh, and some more rain. Luckily, this edition of the Lake City Magazine is full of stories and content that will help you usher in the time of spring renewal. Inside this edition we sit down with the Guntersville Public Library director, get inside the mind of a local artist and of course serve up some delicious recipes. The winter production at the Whole Backstage, Godspell, is also featured within this issue. I’ll also once again dive into what’s going on with yours truly in the “Average Joe” column. On a different but related note, the Lake City Podcast can now be heard by following
the magazine’s Facebook page or by searching “Lake City Magazine” on Soundcloud. I, along with John Davis Rollings, sit down each month to talk about what’s going on throughout Marshall County. There have been two episodes already so be sure and check them out! I speak for everyone at Lake City Magazine when I say I hope, you, the reader find nothing but happy times as we head into the warmer months. There are stressors around us every single day, and all we can do is keep our heads up and march on. What better time of year to put a spring in your step than spring? It’s a pleasure to bring you another edition of the Lake City Magazine! So kick back, relax and enjoy every story from cover to cover.
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Beware the Bunny The Average Joe By: Joe Cagle
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he time is here once again when most of us are dealing with unbearable allergies. The green pollen falling from pine trees and the blooms of the Bradford pear trees have us sneezing, coughing and a bit swollen in the face. But don’t fret too much. Because with greener grass comes bluer skies, and of course, Easter. Easter has always been one of my favorite times of year strictly because of the warm weather we usually get to enjoy. It’s also always been a day, Easter Sunday that is it, when most of my family gets together for food and fellowship. Each year, our Easter dinner closely resembles what you’d see at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner - ham, turkey, dressing, beans and of course deviled eggs. For my family, the only difference is the tray in which the deviled eggs will be served. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, they’ll be served in a typical egg serving dish, but not at Easter. For Easter they will be sitting in egg cups, which look like Easter eggs. You can imagine how confused 6-year-old me was seeing these eggs when all I wanted to do was run outside and search for eggs. In some ways, I used to look forward to Easter more than Christmas. As weird as it might sound, I actually put more stock in the Easter bunny than I did Santa Clause. I never said that out loud, but when my mom decided I was old enough she let me know the truth - Santa and the Easter bunny don’t exist. I kind of shook off the Santa news, but for some reason I was very distraught about the Easter bunny not being real. So much so that I began crying as I tried to process the news. My mother and I talk about that story every year at this time and laugh. My question is - Why would a giant rabbit coming into the house in the middle of the night be anything but horrifying? Apparently to 5-year-old Joe there was nothing scary about that. Nowadays, I’m a husband and a father. The last four Easters we’ve gotten to dress our twin boys up in spring themed outfits that are well documented by everyone’s iPhone camera. Our Easters as a family are very similar to the other major holidays. This means that the MarshallEtowah marathon is in full effect again. I’m particularly excited for Easter this year because I think the boys will finally be willing to hunt for Easter eggs, correctly. Last year’s Easter egg hunt started with the boys running in the yard with Easter baskets and ended with them trying to climb my Grandad's goat fence. We’re going to do our best to keep the boys on track this year, but we shall see. Regardless, a full afternoon of family time is always a good remedy for the winter blues. So, after months of cold weather, and rain it’s time for the spring weather we all look forward to. Thoughts of rebirth, growth and renewal … now bring on summer. LAKE CITY · 7
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50 YEARS OF BBQ By: Joe Cagle Photography: Marceliano Muñoz
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lthough it might be a bit difficult to find, Wilson’s BBQ in Albertville is even more difficult to forget. The small building is located on Highland Avenue just off of Highway 431 atop Sand Mountain, and has been in business since 1970. Originally opened by Charles Wilson, the restaurant has been serving up barbecued pork, chicken and beef along with signature sides for more than 50 years. However, nine years ago the restaurant was purchased by the Henley family. Fred, his wife Mickey and brother Steve Henley co-own Wilson’s BBQ and kept the Wilson’s tradition of delicious BBQ as the standard. “My brother Steve and I decided to buy the business almost 10 years ago with no experience in the food industry,” Fred said. “Steve and I were working on the road a lot and just got tired of the rat race. Running our own business was very intriguing to both of us. The opportunity to take over Wilson’s presented itself. So, we took a leap.” Fred added, “Our customers have been so important, and they have been since the business was opened in 1970. We have grandparents who have been eating with us for 50 years. Their children and now their
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children's children eat with us also. It’s very satisfying to know that families have been enjoying our food for generations.” Don’t let the long line of cars keep you from pulling through and grabbing some BBQ from Wilson’s. Because odds are, there will be a line. The crew at Wilson’s are Johnny -on-the-spot when getting orders out of the window. Fred said the cooking technique used at Wilson’s is straight forward, but effective. All of Wilson’s cooked meats are prepared slowly at low temperatures with lots of smoke. “Meat is cooked overnight for 10 to 12 hours,” Fred said. “Our day starts at 6:00 a.m. preparing the meat and prepping the side items. All seven employees are involved in that process.” It might be small, but Wilson’s BBQ has all the room it needs to continue serving up smoked meats that pack a punch. While smoked meats are the name of the game at Wilson’s, don’t forget to sample some of the must-have sides. “We offer potato salad, baked beans, slaw, mixed greens and black eyed peas,” Fred said. “My personal favorite are the mixed greens.”
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Putting on a Show The Community Behind Community Theater By: Joe Cagle Photography: Patrick Oden
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early 2,000 theatre goers caught the recent performance of Godspell at the Whole Backstage in Guntersville. Directed by John Davis Rollings and Diane DuBoise, this production closely resembled the Godspell productions of more recent years as opposed to the original production from 1971. Rollings, DuBoise and the cast of 12 began working on the production in September of 2019. After hours, days and weeks of hard work, Rollings feels the show was a success. “It just went by so fast,” Rollings said as he reflected on the show. “We started working on this in September. Then the next thing I know it’s closing night and the cast and I are doing our final circle. The cast gave me a gift as the cast does in each show. When they gave me that the tears started. I’m an emotional person anyway. So, to get that from them after all the work really meant a lot.” The show opened February 7 and ran through February 16 with seven performances in that time frame. “I learned something from everybody during this entire experience. We all worked well together especially with it being a small cast,” says John Davis. “There was really a group of about 25 people who worked on this for basically half a year,” Rollings said. “Then the show is over, the curtain comes down and you’re forced to now live through a group text. It was definitely hard to adjust away from not working on the show.” “I can’t say enough about how great this cast was to work with,” Rollings said. “When I found out I’d be directing the show there were a few 10 · LAKE CITY
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people who I thought of immediately for roles. One of them was Mason Aldridge for John the Baptist and Judas. We also had two other cast members, Liz and Nick, who aren’t even from the immediate area. They’re both from Huntsville and ended up joining us. Also, Mandy was in the 2011 production of Godspell at the Whole Backstage. Really from top to bottom the whole cast did a great job.” “If you’ve never seen a production at the Whole Backstage you need to soon,” Rollings concluded. “You’ll be surprised at what kind of great talent we have in this area.” Up next for the Whole Backstage will be a production called Love in the Country, which will be directed by Tim Hayes and Diane DuBoise. Love in the Country is being billed as a Southern musical. The production will also be written by Hayes. Performances will being April 17 and end on April 26. Tickets for upcoming shows can be purchased on the Whole Backstage website, www.wholebackstage.com or by giving the theatre office a call, 256-582-7469.
Cast members for Godspell at the Whole Backstage featured Nick Morris as Jesus, Mason Aldridge as John the Baptist and Judas, Caleb Godfrey as Nick, Garrett Gamble as George, Wesley Rorex as Telly, Mandy Broadhurst as Uzo, Charlotte Watts as Anna Maria, Ashleigh Harris as Morgan, Celeste Stapler as Lindsey and Liz Nicks as Celisse. Others who helped in the production were Karen Francher as music director, Kennedy Pickard as choreographer, William Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Woodward as assistant directors and Sue Blike as head costumer. Joshua Barksdale and Tony Wildfong were also a part of the ensemble.
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Lake City Magazine: Mandy, thanks so much for taking the time to let our readers get to know you a little better. For those who may not know, you are the director at the Guntersville Library. How long have you been in that position and what’s your background in the profession? Mandy Broadhurst: I’ve been Library Director for a little over a year, but I have worked at the Guntersville Public Library for almost eight years. Prior to my promotion, I served as the Assistant Director and Youth Services Librarian. Lake City Magazine: What’s been the best part of the job so far? Mandy Broadhurst: I love everything about libraries, so there isn’t much that I don’t enjoy. I would say the best part of my job is working with an incredible staff each day. Everyone really does their best to make our library a great place for our community. I’d also say it’s really fun to get to know our “regulars.” There are certain faces we see each and every week in the library, to the point where we notice when they don’t show up. Library users become our friends. Some even become like family. That’s a special thing. Lake City Magazine: You’re originally from Albertville and still live there today. Talk about your upbringing in Albertville – family, friends, 14 · LAKE CITY
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school years, and what the community means to you today. Mandy Broadhurst: Sure! My parents are Anthony and Dora (Wilson) Moore. My dad spent his entire career as a police officer for Albertville City and my mom (now deceased) spent her entire career as a nurse at Marshall South. I graduated from Albertville High School in 1997 and was part of the Aggie Band and Choir programs. I went to college at the University of Alabama and remained in Tuscaloosa until my son was born. We decided to move back to Albertville so he could grow up close to my parents. My son now attends Albertville HS and, like me, is also in the band and choir there. Since I live in Albertville, but spend so much of my time in Guntersville, I often feel like I have a dual citizenship. The Albertville community will always be close to my heart. Lake City Magazine: When did you decide that library science was the subject you wanted to study in college? Mandy Broadhurst: Well, librarianship has been a second career for me. I actually started out teaching music. I have a B.S. and M.A. in Music Education from UA. I taught music at Guntersville Elementary for 2 years and then went on to be the band director at New Hope High School for 4 years. I never felt completely settled in that field and found myself exploring other options. I started thinking about what I truly love, value, and enjoy… and the most immediate answer was books. So I went back to school for the Master of Library and Information Studies at UA. Since I was already a teacher, I had planned on becoming a school librarian, but when I saw a position open at Guntersville Public Library, I jumped at the chance. Public libraries quickly became my passion and I wouldn’t change a thing about this path. Lake City Magazine: You were a part of the cast of Godspell at the Whole Backstage last month. This particular play wasn’t your first to be involved in either. What is it about the performing arts that you like so much, and how can that relate to working as a library director? Mandy Broadhurst: Godspell was so much fun! I auditioned for The King and I on a whim back in 2005 and I caught the acting bug, so to speak. I’ve been in a bunch of productions over the years and it is always such a rewarding experience. Since my background is in music, I was no stranger to performing arts, but there is something addictive about theatre, especially community theatre. So many volunteers come together to put on these shows and it’s just remarkable to witness. I think the primary way that it relates to my job as a librarian is how they both serve the community. The theatre and library both entertain and educate. They both often provide an escape for people. We both strive to provide the best possible cultural experience for our community. Lake City Magazine: Talk a little bit about being a mom and how that’s impacted your life. Mandy Broadhurst: Being a mom has been the most special aspect of my life. My son, Will, has been an absolute joy to raise. He is such a great kid. He’s smart, thoughtful, empathetic… I could go on and on. I’m so proud to be his mom. He’s 16 years old now and driving, so I’m beginning to go through that transition where he doesn’t need me like he used to, which is an adjustment. Luckily, whether he needs me as much or not, he still
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seems to like being around me, so I must be doing something right. He has my sarcastic, goofy sense of humor, so we laugh a lot. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Lake City Magazine: Do you have a favorite author? Book? Mandy Broadhurst: Whenever I’m asked this question, I put my answer in two categories. First, my favorite book of all time is from my childhood. That’s A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. It’s the book that made me love books. My favorite book I’ve read as an adult has been The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. It’s a Gothic historical thriller - an exciting, creepy adventure tale combined with fascinating historical accounts. I tell people this book is the love child of Dracula and The DaVinci Code. Highly recommend! Lake City Magazine: If someone in Guntersville, or anywhere in the county for that matter, hasn’t visited the Guntersville Library, why should they ASAP? Mandy Broadhurst: Libraries have changed so much over the years. Gone are the days of the silent, dark rooms of dusty books and ‘shushing’ librarians. Public libraries are now the communication and information hub of any community. Yes, we still have books - just about anything you want, we either have it or can acquire it for you. But we also have audiobooks, DVDs, a large digital collection of audio and ebooks, genealogy resources, and more. But that’s just our collection. We also provide regular, quality programming for all ages: preschool storytime, multiple book clubs, monthly indie and foreign film series, LEGO® Club, yoga, summer reading programs and activities, and much more. We also provide free internet/wifi, which is really important to our community. If you haven’t been to our library, you need to come visit! It costs nothing for a county resident to get a library card, but that card can sure save you a lot of money! Lake City Magazine: Guntersville has an active arts and culture community. In your opinion, what makes this group so important to the community? Mandy Broadhurst: I think Guntersville is a very unique community in so many ways, but one of my favorites is the amount of quality cultural arts experiences and opportunities that it provides. It’s really pretty amazing that we have all that we do in such a small town. The public library, museum, and community theatre all sit right next to each other in the Cultural Arts District. We have an active arts council, a music academy, a performing arts academy, an annual art festival, community sponsored concerts, and so much more! I think the way a community regards the arts says a lot about the values of that community. Guntersville obviously knows the importance of cultural arts and the all the ways it can enrich lives. Lake City Magazine: Thanks again for the time, Mandy. We always like to close the same way: Is there any last thought you would like to address directly to our readers? Mandy Broadhurst: I just want to invite you all to come use your library. While you’re there, come say hello to me! My door is always open and I’d love to meet you!
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eau Pendergraft moved to Guntersville from North Carolina in 2009 and quickly found himself right at home. For more than 10 years, Pendergraft has called Lake City his home and continued his first love - painting and drawing. After years of working in the restaurant business, then owning his own restaurant, Beau now owns his own carpentry and remodeling company. Pendergraft Carpentry and Remodel started up in late 2019. Beau's road leading to this new venture has had several speed bumps including a struggle with addiction that he said began as a teenager. Through the ups and downs art has remained a constant. “I've been painting and drawing since before I could read. I honestly can't remember a point in my life before I was creating some kind of art,” he said. “Both of my parents are artists so it was very important that I learned to draw and paint as well. I always had an opportunity to be in an art class during my education and for that I am extremely blessed. At one point my mother was the professor of illustration at the Delware College of Art and Design and I was fortunate enough to sit in on her classes after school for a few years. Art has always been a big part of my life, it's something that no matter how busy my life gets I can always get back to.” Beau has created signage, among other things, for local business in the Guntersville area. Nowadays, he uses his creative talents as an outlet. “Art plays a major role in my personal life, it’s always been something therapeutic I can fall back on,” he said. “When I'm creating a work of art I really feel centered in the moment and that type of serenity is something I have to have in my life. Art is something that I'm very LAKE CITY · 19
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sure of myself about, when I'm making it that sense of security in my craft gives me the peace of mind that somebody like me really needs. I struggled with alcoholism for most of my life, and in November of 2018 I got sober and artwork immediately came back into my life.” Beau opened up about his struggle with alcoholism. “I started drinking at the early age of 14 and by the time I was 18 I was a heavy, daily drinker. For so long what alcohol did FOR me was so much more important than what it was doing TO me. It wasn't until alcohol stopped doing for me and was only doing to me that I sat down to count the cost,” he said. “I was a highly functioning alcoholic for years. It was my solution for everything, good and bad. Between 2014 and 2016 I owned a restaurant/bar in Downtown Guntersville, and when I had to close the doors I turned to my only solution, the booze, and my alcoholism spiraled downward and out of control. In a lot of ways I felt like it was a very public thing, with the loss of the business and my very apparent drinking problem I was ashamed. I felt like a failure and that I had let my family, friends and community down.” During the early days of recovery, Beau found himself looking for a way to fill the time he used to spend drinking. It didn’t take him long to turn to the canvas. “Artwork played a tremendous role in my early sobriety. I had to have something to do to fill my time now that I was sober and art was there for me,” he said. “ I'm grateful everyday for my talent and that I had something I was passionate about to fall back on to keep me busy.” He went on to say, “I had fallen so far down the scale that I was utterly hopeless and powerless. Through a series of events and Good Orderly Direction I was pointed in the direction of a fellowship of men and women who shared my problem and they offered a solution. I was given a set of spiritual principles to live by and taught how to live life on life's terms. It's a miracle that I've been restored to sanity and that God saw fit to remove the drinking obsession from me.” Beau’s artistic style comes from an interest he developed as a youngster. It wasn’t scenic landscapes or the beauty of a woman that brought him to art. Instead, it was his love for comic books and graphic novels. “I've been painting in this particular style for about a year and a half now, but I feel like it's a style I've grown into. I was always really influenced by comic book art and I've designed many tattoos for myself and others that 22 · LAKE CITY
had similar elements to my current style,” he said. “The bright colors and the bold lines really appeal to me, plus the obvious definition of shadows and highlights with the small dot pattern throughout my pieces really just makes the whole thing pop. It's a style that feels natural to me.” While he enjoys a specific style, Beau said there are several other styles he also enjoys. “I like painting more than anything, specifically acrylic paint. I know how to work it and mix colors, how to water it down and manipulate it,” he said. “I like that it dries fast and I like the way the finished product looks. I've done a lot in colored pencil in the past as well. It's great for something fast and good looking, especially sketches. Really though, nothing beats a quality paint brush on a solid canvas for me. I've done plenty of murals as well, which I really enjoy.” Beau said his mother and father were big influences on his love for art. Both of his parents have an extensive background in the arts, a background that Beau believes helped shape him today. “My biggest inspirations as far as artists go would have to be my parents. My mother, Elizabeth Traynor, is a very accomplished illustrator and graphic designer,” he said. “As a boy I always admired her when I would see her artwork on major brands like Nike or Arby's, and it seemed like she was always having something printed in the Wall Street Journal, or a new book cover published at Barnes & Noble. My father, Don Pendergraft, was a huge inspiration as well. Dad got a sculpture degree from the University of North Carolina and managed to use that to become the chief exhibit designer at the North Carolina Historical Society.” As he continues working around Guntersville as a carpenter, Beau continues to meet new people and look for new ways to create art. He has no set goals when it comes to art, but rather likes keeping it as a form of therapy. He also feels that painting and carpentry go hand in hand continuing to grow the former helps the latter. “I never had high hopes for an art career honestly. I'm just really grateful that I've been able to sell the little bit of art that I have sold,” he said. “I'm blown away by the interest my artwork has already gotten and I'm looking forward to how people are going to react to my next few pieces. As far as my current career path, I think my creativity plays a big role in that already. I'm really blessed to have been given that gift early on and to be able to channel it into my day to day work.”
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reetings Lake City readers. It’s time for another day trip, and we have some questions for you. Did you know that Alabama is known as the Amazon of the South? Or that we are one of the highest ranked states for biodiversity? What about that the family who owns one of the largest pest control companies in the south is also responsible for the highest tech and comprehensive new science museum around? These are just a few of the things you will learn on your day trip to Cook Museum of Natural Science. Cook Museum of Natural Science, located in Decatur, Ala., has been a local institution since the late 1960’s, when John Cook Sr. made the decision to share his professional insect collection with the public, often touring malls throughout the south to share and educate the public on the natural world. From there his collection grew to include all aspects of natural science, from wildlife to naturally occurring minerals and everything in between. In 1980, a 5,000 square foot building was constructed to house this collection and Cook Museum of Natural Science was born. From its construction to its closing in 2016, the museum saw a total of 750,000 visitors come through its doors. The new building is 62,000 square feet and cost over 20 million dollars to construct. Needless to say, the new Cook Museum is a far cry from the days of the traveling mall exhibit, with 11 state-of-the-art galleries and a nomination from USA Today as one of the best new museums to open in the past two years. When visiting the museum, you can expect to see all the beauty that Alabama’s natural habitat has to offer, including a life-sized replica of one of the oldest living trees in Sipsey Wilderness and an interactive replica of an Alabama cave system. However, that is only one small portion of what the museum has to offer. Whether you are interested in wildlife, our place in the universe, naturally occurring rocks and minerals, ocean life, or the museum’s namesake - insects - there is truly something to pique the interest of every member your family. So, on your next free weekend, load up the family and take the short 50 minute drive to Decatur, Ala and visit one of the best new things shaking in River City. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Chicken & Waffles Ingredients Instructions
Chicken 4 chicken breasts 2 c.buttermilk 1 tbps paprika 1 tbps kosher salt 1 tbps pepper Dredging 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbps paprika 1 tbps kosher salt 1 tbps ground pepper 1 qt. vegetable oil (for frying chicken) Waffles 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tbps baking powder 3 large eggs 2 c. milk 4 tbps butter, melted 1 pinch salt 1 dab of butter, drizzle of maple syrup, and dusting of powdered sugar (per sandwich)
Take your chicken breasts, place them between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them until they are evenly 1/4 inch thick. Mix buttermilk with chicken spices and marinate chicken for at least an hour, overnight would be best. Mix flour with other dredging ingredients. Add chicken breasts and lightly coat with flour. Remove breasts to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Fry chicken for about 4 minutes per side. It should be golden brown and crispy. Let chicken drain on a few paper towels once removed. For waffles, mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to combine. Add to a nonstick waffle maker. Amount of batter will vary depending on the size of your waffle maker. Cook waffles until golden brown. You should get 8-10 waffles with this amount of batter. Serve two waffles with a piece of fried chicken. Butter the inside of the waffle and drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you want.
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Eggs Benedict (Southern Style)
Ingredients Instructions 4 egg yolks 3 ½ tbsp lemon juice 1 pinch ground white pepper ⅛ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp water 1 c. butter, melted ¼ tsp salt 8 eggs 1 tsp distilled white vinegar 8 slices country ham 4 English muffins, split 2 tbsp butter, softened
Make Hollandaise Sauce: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water, making sure water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water. Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If Hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is blended in. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Cover and set aside. Preheat oven on broiler setting. Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate. While eggs are poaching, brown the country ham over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler. Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each half one with a slice of country ham, followed by one poached egg. Drizzle with Hollandaise sauce and serve immediately. Country fried diced potatoes make a great side, perfect for sopping up the plate.
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Veggie Frittata Ingredients Instructions 8 large eggs 1/3 c. heavy cream ¾ c. shredded mozzarella Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced 4 oz. roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2 c. ricotta 3 c. baby spinach
Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch red pepper flakes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until soft, 5-minutes, then add mushrooms and tomatoes, cook until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into cast iron skillet then dollop with ricotta and transfer skillet to oven. Individual quiche dishes make a great personal-sized serving option. Bake until eggs are just set, about 12 minutes.
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Bloody Mary Ingredients Vodka Tomato juice or V8 Tabasco sauce Lemon or lime juice Worcestershire sauce
Garnish Options
Celery stalks Baby dill pickles Pickled asparagus Pickled okra Olives Pepperoncini Cherry tomatoes Bacon Chilled shrimp Caper berries Chunks of cheese Lemon and lime wedges Salt and pepper
Instructions Fill the glass with the ice cubes. Add one and a half ounce of vodka Add additional flavorings, including hot sauce, horseradish and lemon or lime juice. Add tomato juice or V8 to 1 inch from the top of the glass. Stir vigorously. Choose garnishes, spear them with the skewers, and set the non-garnished end of the stick into or across your Bloody Mary.
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ABOUT US
The Schools of Guntersville operate 4 schools within the district serving approximately 1900 students. Our faculty, 138 strong, is 100% highly qualified with 64% of these holding advanced degrees and six who are National Board Certified.
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Mission Statement Educate, develop and empower every student to reach their unique potential and become citizens that enrich their communities.
OUR MAIN FOCUS: Success of Our Students
• FOCUS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Increased composite ACT score from 18.8 to 19.2 99% elementary passing rate 94.3% Average Daily Attendance (SY18-19) • FOCUS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING Members of Key Leaders Network Powerful Conversations Network Principally Speaking Network AMSTI A+ College Ready • FOCUS ON STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Heart of the Valley YMCA/21st CCLC After School Programs City of Guntersville - Project Lead the Way - Wildcat Pantry United Way - Apple Foundation - Project Literacy Project Graduation - Blessings in a Backpack • FOCUS ON STUDENT SUPPORT Fine Arts - Marching Band - Athletics - STEM Education Service Clubs – Alabama First Class Pre-K Student Government Association – Technology College & Career Readiness
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March 13 SYBL Hoop Jam Tip Off
April 3 Wildflower Hike with Mike
March 14 2020 Wild Irish Run 5k/10k
April 4 Archery
Exciting new tournament league. Southern Youth Basketball League will have a different tournament and tournament location each week. For more information contact Branch Whitlock sybltourney@gmail.com
Noon The Wild Irish Run will start at the Guntersville Dog Park located at 1500 Sunset Dr, Guntersville AL. The course includes all paved road with some rolling hills, part of the course will take you through downtown Guntersville.
March 14 Bluegrass and BBQ
5:30pm Eat some BBQ and listen to some bluegrass music! 10.00 per adult and 5.00 per child, admission includes food. Family friendly event. Located at Hodges Farm 80 S. Sauty Rd, Guntersville, AL.
March 21 Bike + Yoga
2-3:30pm Bike+Yoga is here! We will meet at LB Wallace Pavilion at 2pm. We will ride up and down on Sunset dr and stop at beautiful spots to practice yoga and take photos. There will be drinks and lite snacks at LB Wallace Pavillion following the event.
March 27 Art in the Park
Come Join us at Lake Guntersville State Park campground for an artistic extravaganza from 2-4pm at the outdoor classroom. Prepare to get messy and create a masterpiece.
2pm Hike with Mike as we search for early season wildflowers. Meet at Lake Guntersville State Park Campground Store at 2pm. Bring sturdy shoes and drinking water.
9am-1pm Join us at the outdoor classroom at Lake Guntersville State Park for Archery instruction for 4th grade up to adults. Please wear closed-toed shoes, equipment is provided.
April 18-19 Art on the Lake
Art on the Lake features 120 booths with fine artists and craftsmen from the Southeast and beyond. In addition to art there will be outdoor games, food vendors, rides and even a bake shop. Don’t miss this event at 1500 Sunset Dr.
April 24 Taco Trot 5k Night Run
6:30-9:30pm The Taco Trot 5k Night Run will be a fun and relaxed walk/ run, followed by a taco bar, margaritas/beer and live music! There will also be bouncy houses and games for kids, so bring the whole family! Event will be held at 1500 Sunset Dr.
April 26 YMCA Camp Che-La-Kee
2-4pm We are inviting you and your family to come visit our campgrounds on Lake Guntersville. We are having an open house from 2-4pm, come on out and see what we have to offer.
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We like to say we’re big on the small things, but this is pretty big. Thank you for making us the Marshall County deposit market share leader. According to the FDIC’s annual Summary of Deposits, Citizens Bank & Trust now holds the highest deposit market share in Marshall County*. Since our founding in 2003, Citizens has worked hard to be the top bank in our home county. In a world of big chain banks we knew that was pretty ambitious. But we believed in the people of Marshall County, and we want to say thank you for believing in us. Being number one is a big honor, and we’re proud to share it with those we call friends.
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*FDIC Summary Of Deposits as of June 30, 2019 (report released 9/13/19)
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