March 2017
Choosing Cedar Acres Hawkins family feels at home in Madison
A Night to Shine:
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MANAGEMENT Randy Cox Publisher EDITORIAL Alison James Editor
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HOME CHOOSING CEDAR ACRES
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LET’S EAT FUELING HEALTH
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COMMUNITY A NEW CHAPTER
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ARTS AND CULTURE EN ROUTE TO HER DREAM
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HEALTH PATHWAY HEALTHCARE
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CHAMBER NEWSLETTER
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IN THE BIZ CYCLE CITY
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS A NIGHT TO SHINE: DR. MICHELE PARKER
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The Hawkins family lives in Cedar Acres, a new neighborhood in Madison just west of James Clemens High School.
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ason and Kacy Hawkins have joined thousands of other residents in deciding to live in the rapidly expanding landscape on Madison’s western perimeter. The Hawkins family lives on Sawrock Drive in Cedar Acres. This neighborhood is directly west of James Clemens High School and near I-565. They chose their floor plan, the Amelia, primarily for the bonus room over the garage. Also, having the master bedroom on the first floor gave a layout they liked. For the exterior, they used San Jose brick with
Hardie board siding and stacked stone. The home has approximately 3,000 square feet with four bedrooms, three full baths and bonus room. The Hawkins family likes the upscale trim, hardwoods and tall ceilings. At home, the family gravitates to their favorite spot, the keeping room. “For 18 years, Jason has wanted to purchase a sectional sofa. I refused until it was an obvious fit for the keeping room’s style and dimensions,” Kacy said. “I’m so glad I gave in.” The keeping room “has become our favorite hangout because our 13-year-old son loves it so
ABOVE: For the exterior, Hawkins decided on San Jose brick with Hardie board siding and stacked stone.
LEFT: Traditional furniture blends with casual touches and trendy furnishings.
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TOP: The dining room has furniture that Kacy Hawkins inherited from her great-grandparents. RIGHT: The kitchen’s darker cabinetry and gray walls contrast crisply with the white island and lighter granite.
much. He says, ‘Mom, I will snuggle with you if you will stay and watch TV with me and dad,’” Kacy said. Their traditional furniture blends with casual touches and trendy furnishings. “We live in our home, so nothing is off limits,” Kacy said. Among their antiques, the dining room set originally be8 Madison Living
longed to Kacy’s great-grandparents. “It is in the original state with all its unique scrapes and bruises. They raised four boys, with stories to tell.” Pleasant gray and blue tones dominate the house’s color scheme. Kacy’s mother volunteered as their “unpaid, professional decorator.”
Outdoors, they are pleased with the trees and shrubbery in the landscaping and plan to add their own personal touch. “Stoneridge designed our flower beds. I will tweak it and make it my own in the spring,” Kacy said. Jason works in the gas department for Huntsville Utilities. Kacy is a clinical specialist in the Rehab Science Department for Infinity Orthotics and Prosthetics. “Our family loves the outdoors – everything from riding our dirt bikes, to fishing and, of course, baseball,” she said. The Hawkins family has attended Willowbrook Baptist Church in Jones Valley for ten years. “Jason and I were high school sweethearts from Gurley at Madison County High School,” Kacy said. “We have lived in Madison one year.” Located on Burgreen Road, Cedar Acres is a new Stoneridge community that has 62 home sites in western Madison. Homes’ exteriors feature carriage style garage doors, raised slab foundation and front elevations with stone accents. The interiors have numerous amenities, such as two electrical outlets in the great room’s floor for better lighting and furniture configuration, ventless gas log fireplace, granite in all baths and rounded sheetrock corners. The kitchen has a stainless steel double oven, vented gas cooktop and tumbled travertine backsplash.
TOP: Sunlight gleams through leaded glass of the double front doors on the foyer’s hardwood floor.
LEFT: Cooling tones of gray and white in molding and trim emphasize the height of this bedroom.
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Compared to juices, smoothies are a bit more filling and are great meal replacements.
LET’S EAT
Fueling health
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resh, nutritious ingredients are only one of the attractions at Juice Bar Madison. “Our guests enjoy coming to hang out with us because we’re always friendly, compassionate and kind. I think I’m kind of funny, too,” Amanda Behrens said about her role as manager. “We have customers from every walk of life, which is something I love. I enjoy meeting everyone and helping them in any way I can. I love answering any questions and helping people come up with something that works for them. I genuinely love our guests.” Juice Bar Madison serves wholesome foods, juices and smoothies. “Juices are extraction of fiber to get all nutrients without your body having to use energy to digest it. Juicing also stimulates your digestive tract so you can actually flush out your system and start over,” Behrens said. Compared to juices, smoothies are “a bit more filling and are great meal replacements. You also use whole fruits and veggies so you keep the fiber,” Behrens said. “You can add protein to any smoothie or any add-ons like flax oil, Maca powder, chia seeds or hemp seeds. It’s a great way to get all of your fruits and veggies for the day quickly and easily.” Juice Bar Madison’s extensive menu is grouped so customers know all components in an order. “We offer vegetarian, gluten-free and very clean eating,” she said. “Overnight Oats” are packed full of protein and fruit. Soups are vegan-friendly. Mason Dixon gluten-free bakery in Huntsville provides treats like Sweet Greens Muffin and Apple Orchard Bars. Many customers order the Green Smoothie and Doc Smoothie for the day’s fruit/vegetable requirements. “They taste amazing,” Behrens said. “’Ginger Greens’ and ‘We Have the Beet’ juice are two of my favorites. They give me energy to get through the day and really help my body feel great.” Behrens favorite drink is the “PB&J” (peanut butter and jelly). “I always add spinach and hemp seeds. The ‘Smooth Beet’ is my go to smoothie,” she said. “We also do Juice Cleanses and Growlers of Juice … We are always ready to think outside the box. We will customize to meet anyone’s needs.”
TOP RIGHT: Juice Bar Madison is located at 107 Brookridge Drive, Suite E2, in the vicinity of Madison Hospital.
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Local growers supply as many ingredients as possible. “Scott’s Apple Orchard is one of my favorites. Vonnie’s Greens grows all of our wheat grass,” she said. The menu includes Superfood Smoothies, too. “Superfoods are high in vitamins and minerals. Like spirulina ... It’s great for iron but also has (many) properties like wheat grass. Two ounces of wheat grass is like eating five pounds of greens but removes toxins. It also helps you not rely on deodorant that contains metal and other chemicals.” Grub South delivers for the juice bar. Located at 107 Brookridge Drive, Suite E2, Juice Bar Madison is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 256-3254300, email Madison@ILoveJuiceBar.com or visit ILoveJuiceBar.com, Facebook/Juice Bar Madison and Instagram. 12 Madison Living
FROM TOP: Many customers order the Green Smoothie and Doc Smoothie for the day’s fruit/vegetable requirements. Customers at Juice Bar Madison can add protein to any smoothie.
Transcending the barriers
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uch goes in to designing curriculum for secondary schools. There are state mandates, staff and budget considerations, expectations of community and business and industry partners, and of course, students’ interests and needs. Each year Madison City Schools makes changes to ensure a viable curriculum. We lay out a plan and dream big, but ultimately make adjustments based on workforce development data and career fields students express an interest in. In order to adequately prepare our students for colleges and ca-
reers, we must deThis year we have 883 liver an education seats in Options Open. The Options Open that is transformaofferings are just a part tive, enriching, and of the secondary curricgives them choices, ulum for the 2017-18 which often means school year that range getting out of our from core content to fine comfort zone as edDr. Heather arts to STEM. A highucators to do things Donaldson, light of next year’s curdifferently. One of those out- Coordinator riculum is the addition side-the-box initia- of Secondary of Advanced Placement tives was the 2015- Instruction and (AP) Capstone em16 rollout of our Career Tech phasizing independent research, collaborative innovative Options teamwork, and communication Open course scheduling in high schools. This is our second year skills valued by colleges. AP offering courses outside the tra- Capstone is built on the founditional school day with zero dation of AP Seminar and AP block (before school), fifth Research. With the AP Capblock (after school), or online. stone addition, Madison City
will now offer 30 AP courses at the high school level. Next year’s course catalog reflects the rich heritage of the district’s fine arts programs by adding a Jazz Band course at both middle schools. We will also enhance our STEM Academy to include courses that dive deep into computing, code design, and app development with PLTW Computer Science Innovators and Makers and PLTW App Creators. A highlight in the middle school curriculum is the addition of PLTW Flight and Space. See the new course catalogs at www.madisoncity.k12.al.us or on the secondary school websites.
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Maura Wroblewski represents District 1 on Madison City Council.
A NEW CHAPTER
Maura Wroblewski
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new representative on Madison City Council, Maura Wroblewski is anything but new to current events and the lives of people in the City of Madison. A political newcomer, Wroblewski successfully reached the District 1 seat, relinquished by Tim Holcombe. Her long, hot summer of campaigning paid off, securing almost enough votes in the primary with two opponents and then winning the runoff. “I’ve always been interested in politics, whether at the local, state or national level,” she said. “Now that our children are grown, I have the time and energy it takes to devote to the city. I’m an effective communicator and will work well with my fellow councilmembers and mayor.” Her communications have started with her website, maurafordistrict1.com, relaying specific details for District 1 and general updates for the city. “It’s important to have a woman on the council, as I bring a different perspective and insight to the table,” Wroblewski said. District 1’s greatest need is an increase in sidewalks and greenway spaces, she said. “We’re a walking community, as evidenced by Hughes Road at 5 p.m. on any given day. My hope is to have a multiuse walking path, similar to both sides of County Line Road, from the intersection of Wall Triana and Gillespie south to Browns Ferry Road.” This pathway would give apartment dwellers better access to Madison’s new Kroger. “Right now, this community is considered a ‘food desert,’ an area lacking access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk and other foods for a healthy diet. By building a sidewalk, we make access both easier and, more importantly, safer for the community.” Wroblewski also wants that same sidewalk extended along Browns Ferry to Balch and Gillespie roads and Wall Triana, effectively encircling District 1. “When we moved to the Bridgefield neighborhood in 1999, our builder indicated our children could walk to West Madison Elementary School. It’s 18 years later, and that still hasn’t happened,” she said. In addition, she wants to extend greenway space from Madison Dog Park from Balch/Browns Ferry to behind Oakstone, Park Meadow and Bridgefield neighborhoods at Wall Triana. She said she believes a traffic circle would alleviate traffic congestion at Balch/Gillespie. Madison’s preeminent need is increased retail development. “Huntsville has had a stronghold in re-
tail development,” Wroblewski said. “It’s a struggle to provide services our residents need, expect and deserve when our tax base does not meet demand.” Wroblewski said she is excited about Town Madison and continued growth on Madison’s western perimeter. “Our future looks very bright,” she said. Her husband Ron works as a human resources specialist for the Department of the Army on Redstone Arsenal. The Wroblewskis moved to Huntsville in October 1998 and then to Madison in July 1999. “Ron and I consider ourselves blessed that both of our children received the solid foundation of their education in Madison City Schools,” she said.
ABOVE: Wroblewski has launched her website, maurafordistrict1.com, to relay news for District 1 and general updates for the city.
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ABOVE: The Wroblewski family: Maura, Ron, Zach and Sarah.
Tommy and Debbie Overcash are natives of Starkville, Mississippi and graduates of Mississippi State University.
Their son Zach, 23, graduated from Bob Jones High School and then Berry College with a double major in secondary education and political science. Zach received a Fulbright Scholarship and is teaching English and playing professional soccer in Krompachy, Slovakia. Also a Bob Jones graduate, daughter Sarah, 20, is a sophomore at Marion Military Institute. After graduating from a four-year college, Sarah plans to join the U.S. Air Force. Maura earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts at Pensacola Junior College and a bachelor’s degree in marketing at University of West Florida. She worked several years in the food sales industry with Kraft Foods, Kimberly-Clark and Nabisco. In Madison, she received a substitute teaching license and worked as a school crossing guard at Bob Jones and Liberty Middle School. Maura is a member of Madison Hospital Women’s Council and teaches the Christian Families class for Sunday School at Asbury United Methodist Church. For three years, she has participated in the 100-mile swim challenge at Hogan Family YMCA. In 2016 she swam 133 miles.
“I’ve always been interested in politics, whether at the local, state or national level. Now that our children are grown, I have the time and energy it takes to devote to the city. ” — Maura Wroblewski
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ARTS AND CULTURE
Jillian Tippie attends the Institute for American Musical Theatre in New York City.
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“I love all things Broadway and theatre, and New York is the place to be for that,” Tippie said.
While she was growing up in Madison, Tippie studied dance with classes in ballet, tap and jazz at The Dance Company. “During my time there, I achieved nine years of dance and was a performer in the 2005 Alamo Bowl half-time show. I loved all of my teachers, and the owners Beth Cannon and Julie George are great,” Tippie said. In her vocal studies, she sings as a Soprano 1. “I began to be serious about singing when I auditioned for the Patriot Singers, taught by Mr. Randall Fields at Bob Jones High School,” Tippie said. Away from school, she pursued private voice training with local, respected instructors Dixie Harrison, Dr. Ginger Beazley and Luz Ladrillono. Currently, she is studying with Andrew Drost. “My dad, Charles Tippie, passed away in 2014, but he always encouraged me to be a performer. He played the drums and the guitar,” Jillian said. “My mom and stepdad are Nan and Shawn Highsmith. They’ve both been very supportive. My mom has a background in musical theatre and started introducing me to theatre at a young age. My stepdad even once agreed to audition with me for a local production of ‘Les Miserables.’” Her grandparents, Ken and Ann Tippie, also have been fundamental “in getting me where I am today,” Jillian said. “They would often take me to see the touring shows at the Von Braun Center, and I saw my first Broadway show with my grandma.” Jillian’s goal is to perform on Broadway. “Specifically, I’d like to play Christine in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ someday,” she said. “Besides Broadway, I’d also love to be part of a national tour and get to see the country while performing.
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illian Tippie is one of the talents who earns the nickname “Triple Threat.” She is fine tuning her skills in singing, dancing and acting while living in the Big Apple. Tippie moved to New York in August 2016 and attends the Institute for American Musical Theatre. A busy woman, Tippie has juggled the responsibilities of a student while also working, including jobs at Pokeworks and Sigmund’s Pretzels. Her jobs keep her daily schedule full as she pursues her training. “I love all things Broadway and theatre, and New York is the place to be for that,” Tippie said. “While the city is a bit intimidating at times, for the most part, I have felt very at home here.” Tippie lives in student housing, lodging in the New Yorker Hotel, right in the heart of Manhattan. “Musical theatre dance is by far my favorite and my strongest ability,” she said. “I love building a character and telling a story through dance. I also enjoy ballet for the gracefulness and precision.” How can Tippie hone her best skills while striving always to improve on any possible weakness? “Practicing – by doing exactly what IAMT is helping me do every single day. With voice and ballet three times each week, along with other dance, acting and theatre-related classes, it’s hard not to improve.” Tippie said. “IAMT is really my ‘college,’” she added. At IAMT, students enroll in classes to learn more about musical theatre history acting, singing, dancing and exercise that helps while performing. Students enroll for two years into the structured program, much like the discipline of a conservatory.
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ABOVE: Jillian Tippie and her instructor Andrew Drost admire the stage of the Majestic Theatre in New York City.
ABOVE: Jillian Tippie (front, third from left) takes a break with classmates in the Singer program at the Institute for American Musical Theatre.
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HEALTH
Dr. Michelle Grana and Dr. Brett Boyett treat patients at Pathway Healthcare.
Pathway Healthcare
Local center helps patients caught in opioid epidemic WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO
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he staff of Pathway Healthcare stands on the forefront in the battle against the opioid epidemic in North Alabama communities. The local center is a primary care clinic for people who suffer from addiction and chemical dependence. “The pain of addiction and chemical dependence can be treated,” Dr. Brett Boyett said. Boyett is executive medical director and founder of Pathway Healthcare, and he sees patients in Madison. Andrew Turner
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is office manager in Madison. Scott Olson of Dallas, Texas, is Pathway Healthcare CEO. Boyett cited a 2011 World Health Organization report stating the United States has about 4.5 percent of the world’s population yet consumes about 80 percent of the world’s opioid pain relievers. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control in 2013 stated that Alabama ranks No. 1 of all 50 states for pain pill abuse per capita. Tennessee ranks second.
Dr. Brett Boyett is executive medical director and founder of Pathway Healthcare.
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“This puts North Alabama in the epicenter for the prescription pain pill abuse epidemic for the whole world,” Boyett said. One critical component is the lack of training for doctors and healthcare workers to diagnose addiction. “’Chronic pain’ has become the politically correct diagnosis to describe ‘opioid dependence,’” Boyett said. “The word addiction conjures up images of a villain; the term chronic pain allows the patient to be a victim. Addiction is ... usually a situation of a good person with a bad problem.” When he worked in primary care and emergency medicine, Boyett began to see some patients that nurses called “frequent fliers” or “seekers.” These patients visited doctors and emergency rooms complaining of pain and seeking opioids.
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“Emotional volatility was common; patients would often present with humble cries for help but then quickly shift to an emotion of anger and hostility. The emergency medical personnel called this ‘drug drama,’” he said. In 2012, Boyett attained board certification in Addiction Medicine. “Help is available – people just need to know where to find it,” Boyett said. Pathway Healthcare provides various treatment options for substance abuse disorders and chemical dependencies. “We treat alcohol abuse and tobacco abuse with medication and counseling,” Boyett said. “Several therapies work quite well in the hands of a well-trained addiction specialist and with a motivated patient.” One treatment option is Vivitrol, an opioid blocker that stops the reward (pleasure) from opioids and alcohol. Pathway also
treats opioid dependency with Buprenorphine/ Naloxone medications, such as Suboxone, Zubsolv or Bunavail. “These dual-therapy medications treat the chronic pain of dependence, while blocking opioids’ pleasurable effect,” he said. “Over time, we typically see our patients restore their damaged relationships, get jobs, raises and promotions. They become better parents, husbands and wives and generally feel better about their lives. Patients will commonly say, ‘I feel normal again.’ This is the goal of the treatment.” Boyett grew up in Sulligent, a town of about 3,000 in west Alabama. “My oldest brother developed a heart condition that required him to go on the heart transplant list at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. My inability to fully understand my brother’s situation was a helpless feeling to me,” he said. “My brother died while on the heart transplant waiting list. I never wanted to feel that helpless again. I wanted to understand the science of health and disease and the healthcare system.” After earning a bachelor’s degree at BirminghamSouthern College, Boyett graduated from the UAB School of Dentistry in 1994. He then earned a medical degree from the University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., in 1998. Boyett has worked in family medicine and general dentistry in Hamilton and in emergency rooms in
LEFT: Pathway Healthcare provides various treatment options for substance abuse disorders and chemical dependencies.
Corinth and Amory, Miss. and Red Bay, Hamilton and Winfield. He chose to practice in Madison because his brother Dr. Patrick Boyett and former partner Dr. Jason Hatfield work in the Athens area. His wife Sandra Boyett is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. The Boyetts have twins, son Zachary and daughter Austin. For more information, call 256-325-1598, email info@pathwayhealthcare.com or visit pathwayhealthcare.com or Facebook/pathwaycenters.
PAGE 24, FROM LEFT: Pathway Healthcare’s address is 20 Hughes Road, Suite 101. Dr. Michelle Grana, physician/addiction specialist, meets with a patient at Pathway Healthcare.
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IN THE BIZ
A member at Cycle City can reserve a specific bike online and avoid worry about not getting in a desired class.
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ycle City Indoor Cycling and Fitness is prepared to put a new spin on healthy lifestyles for local residents. Cycle City specializes in indoor cycling and “showing people how it can be a fullbody workout,” owner Jonathan Adkins said. A member can reserve a specific bike online and avoid worry about not getting in a desired class. 26 Madison Living
Classes accommodate skills from beginner cyclists to advanced students. No experience is necessary to ride at Cycle City. “Our licensed instructors provide training for people at all fitness levels. To give people a chance to try us out, we offer all first-time guests a free ride,” he said. The studio gym’s trainers and employees are licensed indoor cycling instructors. “On your
first visit to Cycle City, our instructors get you properly fitted for a bike so that you can maximize your workout and minimize the risk of injury,” Adkins said. During class, music helps cyclists through their workout. Cycle City’s calendar will feature special theme rides with concentration on 1980s, disco, pop/rock and hip-hop music to enhance the exercise experience. The classes include Cycle 60, with 60 minutes of fat-burning cardio and performance training; City Tour, which focuses on newcomers to learn basic techniques; and City Ride, in which students will want to sing to the pop classics while engaging in a high-intensity cardio workout. Another class, City Hype, involves an endurance ride. For Community Ride, Cycle City donates proceeds to a local charity. City Yoga acclimates beginners with breathing and stretching basics. For busy people, City Express gets exercisers in and out in 30 minutes. City Performance challenges cyclists to 45 minutes of cardio and performance training. “Our cycle room has theater lighting so members can focus on the ride and their workout and not have to worry about other riders,” he said.
Cycle City’s indoor bikes are top-of-the-line Stages Performance models with onboard computers to monitor a student’s performance. A HDTV display tracks heart rate, power and calories burned. By email, a student receives a post-workout report to measure progress and to track personal goals. “The great thing about indoor cycling is that the instructor guides you through the whole ride. While they’re coaching you through, you can still work at your own pace,” Adkins said. “I decided to locate my business in Madison because my wife Veranda loved going to indoor cycling
ABOVE: Jonathan and Veranda Adkins own Cycle City.
LEFT: Cycle City Fitness is located at 525 Hughes Road, Suite G.
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ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Cycle City’s licensed instructors provide training for people at all fitness levels. No experience is necessary to ride at Cycle City.
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classes, but there wasn’t really a gym or facility in the area that focused on just those types of classes,” he said. In addition, he always has been interested in physical fitness. In college, he ran track and lifted weights. “Indoor cycling is a great way to stay in shape and have a great time while doing it,” he said. Jon and Veranda have lived in Madison three years. Their daughter Jasmine is a high school sophomore. Located at at 525 Hughes Road, Suite G, Cycle City Fitness is open seven days each week. For more
information, email info@cyclecityfit.com. For a full calendar of classes, visit cyclecityfit.com or Facebook/ Cycle City Fitness. For a first-timer free ride, register on Cycle City’s website.
HEALTH
Expanding your community Emergency Department
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Mary Lynne Wright, President of Madison Hospital
hen Madison Hospital opened in February 2012, we knew from experience that our Emergency Department (ED) was going to be busy. As you may recall, we operated an urgent care facility on our property before construction even started on the hospital. Our experiences there told us clearly that people in Madison and the surrounding communities would support quality emergency care offered closer to home. That remains as true today as it was the day we opened our doors. Our ED has become one of the area’s most-visited health care facilities. We are on track to treat about
52,000 patients in 2017, which is ahead of what we projected at the five-year mark. We have expanded the ED three times to accommodate more patients and plan to add two new exam rooms this spring, which will give your community Emergency Department a total of 22 exam rooms. More exam rooms mean more patients can receive emergency care at the same time from our dedicated nurses and physicians. We believe this will significantly reduce wait times in our lobby. Efficient, high-quality emergency care has been Madison Hospital’s goal from Day One. Taking care of our community is a privilege. Thank you for entrusting your health to our hands.
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Madison Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Madison Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
STORY & PHOTOS BY MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Madison Chamber of COmmerce has been on the move celebrating Grand Openings, Anniversaries, Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses, Business After Hours, Luncheons, Connect 2017, Trains on Main participants and much more. Thank you to all of our Board Members, Ambassadors, Volunteers, and Chamber Members who always go the extra mile with a smile to help make the chamber great. For information on chamber events, membership or sponsorship opportunities, visit madisonALchamber. com or call 256-3258317. Visit the Chamber on Facebook at Madison Chamber of Commerce (MCC) to help keep up to date with what’s happening in our city.
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Cycle City Fitness .
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Progressive Academy of Dance.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for MCC Member Southeastern Skin Cancer & Dermatology.
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MCC Ambassador Luncheon.
MCC Ambassador Luncheon.
Madison Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member 9Round Fitness.
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Cycle City Fitness.
Business After Hours hosted by MCC Member Alabama Credit Union.
Mayor Paul Finley at Connect 2017 giving his State of the City Address
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member Progressive Academy of Dance.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for MCC Member Southeastern Skin Cancer & Dermatology.
Business After Hours hosted by MCC Member Alabama Credit Union.
Ribbon Cutting & Meet and Greet for MCC Member 9Round Fitness.
MCC Executive Director Pam Honeycutt with Council Members Maura O’Dea Wroblewski and Teddy Powell and spouses at Connect 2017.
Trains on Main Participants. Keep Hunting Madison.
Trains on Main Participants. Keep Hunting Madison.
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS
A Night to Shine:
Dr. Michele Parker
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n preparation for Connect 2017, the staff of Madison Publications wanted to help make Michele Parker, the mother of Madison’s Family of the Year for 2017, feel extra special. Mallory Clemons, a Madison resident and LuLaRoe Consultant, offered to let Michele pick from any of her inventory for the perfect dress. Local makeup artist, Kristin Weatherman, offered her services for a glamour makeover for the big night. Michele humbly accepted our offer with only one request, she wanted to bring her best friend, Emily McIntire, along for the experience to say thank you for nominating her family. The staff of the Madison Chamber and LeAnne McGee. Chairman of the Family of the Year Committee, also worked with us to help make the entire day and night special for the Parkers.
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ABOVE : From left to right: Dr. Paul and Dr. Emily McIntosh, Dr. David and Dr. Michele Parker, Lincoln and Arple Hudson, and Bob and Renee McCaleb LEFT: On the left is Dr. Emily McIntosh. On the right is Dr. Michele Parker
In our efforts to honor and bless Michele, she blessed everyone else with her gracious spirit, thankful attitude and positive outlook on life. The pictures just show a little bit of the fun that we had helping honor a very special woman!
ABOVE: For more information on the makeup and clothing contact: Kristin Weatherman, MUA, Instagram: kweatherman_mua. Mallory Clemmons, Facebook: Lu LaRoe Mallory Clemmons
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MARCH 2 The 26th Annual Gala Black Tie Dinner and Live Auction will be at Huntsville Museum of Art March 2. The 26th Annual Gala consists of three separate events that each offer unique cultural activities to attract a variety of patrons, both young and old. These three events are tied together by the month-long Gala Art Exhibition – this year, featuring artist Sherrie Russ Levine. Complimentary cocktails and valet parking are offered for all events. Visit hvsmeseum.org for more information.
MARCH 3 Kids Night Out will be hosted at Heritage Church March 3 from 6-9 p.m. Ages 3 (potty trained) to 6th grade are welcome. Cost is $10 for the first child and $5 for each child thereafter. Background-checked workers will watch your children while you go out for the night.
MARCH 3-4 The Building Home and Remodeling Show will be March 3-4 at the Von Braun Center South Hall at 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for the whole weekend; children 12 and younger get in free. It will be hosted by the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association and feature over 200 companies. MARCH 3-5 The Broadway Theater League presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” March 3, 4 and 5 at the Von Braun Center: March 3 at 8 p.m., March 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and March 5 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit boardwaytheater.org.
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Calendar MARCH 4 Bob Jones High School is hosting a SCGC MadTown Throwdown March 4. Come see some awesome color guards and drum lines (around 50 of them) in one of the season’s first competitions.
MARCH 4 Legacy Elementary PTO will be hosting a Mermaids and Pirates Carnival March 4 from 4-8 p.m. There will be games, food, silent auction, bingo, inflatables, face painting and more. Armbands are $10 presale or $12 at the door. There will be an extra cost for food, bingo and silent auction.
MARCH 4 The 2nd annual Georgia Tech Pi Mile Race will be held March 4 at the Bradford Creek Greenway in Madison. Parking will be at Heritage Elementary School on County Line Road. All proceeds from this race go into the North Alabama Georgia Tech Scholarship Fund for students of Georgia Tech from the North Alabama region. Setup and packet pickup are at 7 a.m., event starts at 8 a.m., awards will be held at 9 a.m. and the event ends at 10 a.m. There will be awards for first, second and third place and for overall male and overall female. Door prizes will also be offered after the awards presentation. MARCH 4 A mini-hike will take place March 4 at Bradford Creek Greenway from 2-6 p.m. This hike is two miles through Madison under cover of a dense hardwood forest. The paved pathway begins at Palmer Road (at the entrance to Palmer Park) and heads north following Bradford Creek past residential neighborhoods to end at Heritage Elementary School. People might have the chance to spot beavers, possums, deer and many species of birds. Everyone should meet in the parking lot off Palmer Road at 2 p.m.
MARCH 5 Huntsville Botanical Gardens will begin the 6-week series of a Native Tree Identification class from 12:30-2 p.m. March 5. The class will cover at least 70 tree species and approximately 40 genera. Class will meet in the Anderson Education Classroom in the Nature Center, but people should expect to tour the garden in order to familiarize yourself with species covered.
MARCH 10 Firelight Free Screening will be March 10 at Eagle Rehab Physical Therapy. People who have received a diagnosis for their children and are unsure what to do next can take advantage of this free monthly screening to help light the path for which services a child might need. The screening will include speech therapy, behavior therapy and pediatric physical therapy. Appointments are recommended. Call the office to schedule: 256-325-5400. For more information visit the website eaglerehabpt.com. MARCH 10 AND 24 Huntsville Botanical Gardens is hosting a Seeds to Sprouts event March 10 and 24 from 10-11 a.m. Cost is $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling, ages 2-5. Listen to exciting stories and enjoy crafts, learning activities and walks. All classes will be in the Anderson Education Center Classroom. Pre-registration is encouraged, online or over the phone at 256-837-4104. For more information call 256-837-4104 or mhertzig@hsvbg.org.
MARCH 14 Huntsville Botanical Gardens is hosting The Learning Barn March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and touch all the animals and learn a little about them. MARCH 15 Huntsville Botanical Garden is hosting a Raptor show March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come watch the raptors take flight and learn some interesting facts. Seating is first come, first serve.
MARCH 23 Madison and Shoals Vein Center is offering free varicose vein screenings March 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Do you experience discomfort, leg pain or swelling? Do you have varicose veins? The underlying cause of varicose veins and heavy achy legs can be treated in our office. It allows you to resume normal activities typically within one day. To attend this free varicose vein screening, call now: 256-772-6018
MARCH 10 THROUGH JUNE 30 Huntsville Botanical Gardens will host watercolor artist Anita Hoodless from March 10 through June 30. Gallery is included in admission. MARCH 23-25 The Von Braun Center will host a Free Robotics Competition open to everyone. The event will feature 60 high school teams from all over the world, as well as handson activities for all ages. Competition will open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MARCH 14 Grounded Coffee is hosting a Coffee Tasting and Pairing March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5-10. This event takes place the second Tuesday of every month.
MARCH 24 Knox Performance Racing is hosting a Pre-Import Meet-up and Cruise out March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Planet Fitness parking lot. They will be meeting up at the far end of the Planet
ed areas. This family-friendly fun mud run is open to anyone over the age of 12. Runners can expect to slip, slide, climb, jump, slog and swing their way to a fun finish where food, refreshments and music are waiting.
Fitness parking lot to show their cars and meet up before the spring Import Alliance event. Around noon they will be leaving for Atlanta to attend the event. All are welcome to come, whether going to Atlanta or not. Those going to Atlanta are more than welcome to cruise with them. MARCH 25 Madison Academy is hosting a Mustang Mudder 5K for their spring fundraiser March 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The obstacle course is situated on the beautiful campus of Madison Academy and will challenge participants with 10-15 obstacles along and through Indian Creek and the adjacent wood-
MARCH 25 Brews and Blooms will take place at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens March 25 from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $35. Come enjoy local craft brews and appetizers in the garden, while listening to some music. 21+ only. MARCH 28 Paul Mitchell School of Madison will host an Open House Event for prospective student March 28 from 6-8 p.m. Come explore scholarships, career-focused education, unique cultures and mock classrooms.
MADISON LIBRARY STORY TIMES
Toddlers: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Pre-school: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Baby Sign: Monday at 9:30 a.m. Family: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 a.m.
MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 1 Madison Academy is hosting a Music Mania from 7-9 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Elementary students are set to perform March 31, and the Upper School is set to perform April 1. Come support the students and check out their talents. APRIL 8 PuppyUp Huntsville 2017 is going to be hosted at Discovery Middle School April 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Registration begins at noon with the Opening Ceremony and Walk beginning at 1 p.m. Individuals, teams, canine companions, sponsors and vendors will come together to raise awareness, education and funds for cancer research that benefits both pets and people. The money raised from this event and other walks nationwide will help fund research grants for comparative oncology.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
A breastfeeding support group meets at Madison Hospital Wellness Center Classroom every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Expectant or new moms dedicated to breastfeeding can join these weekly support group meetings offering ongoing support from Certified Lactation Consultants, answers to questions and solutions to common problems, weight checks with infant scales and celebration with other new moms who are also meeting their goals. For more information, call 256-508-9009 or 256-457-0403.
TENNESSEE VALLEY TOASTMASTERS, CLUB 960
The TVT meet every Saturday at Woody Anderson of Madison at 9 a.m. Toastmasters empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. They provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
TED ED CLUB
The TED ED Club meets twice a month on the second and fourth Fridays from 5-6:30 p.m. at Madison ALOHA. The Club is for any student age 8-18 who is interested in learning to give a TED talk. Students will learn critical thinking and public speaking skills.
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Pour Your Heart Out Feb. 11 the U.S. Space & Rocket Center held the Annual pour your heart out event to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The event was held in the Saturn V Hall at the Von Braun Center and featured live music from Juice as couples danced. Couples also had the opportunity to carve out a design in a hardened sand tile that was then taken outside and filled with molten-iron. The result was a permanent iron keepsake of the evening.
PHOTOS BY RANDY COX
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World Read Aloud Day Student athletes give back through story time STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY BOB LABBE
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ven the most celebrated of high school athletes can step aside from their fast-paced worlds to lend a hand to call attention to the importance of reading. That’s exactly what happened in mid-February when several student-athletes from James Clemens High put down their athletic gear and picked up a book to read to several of the local elementary schools in Madison. The special event was part of the annual celebration for World Read Aloud Day. The observance is designed to motivate children, teens and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words to create a community of readers taking action to show the right to literacy that belongs to all people. “I had a great time. To be able to do something like that – you can’t turn it down,” said LaBryan Ray, James Clemens football player who recently signed with the University of Alabama. “It’s a blessing for me to be a role model and to be able to follow up with my actions.” Athletes representing football, volleyball, basketball and baseball traveled to James Clemens elementary feeder schools to read to students in kindergarten through second grades. The high school students made stops at Heritage, Mill Creek, Columbia and Madison Elementary schools, where the young faces were as bright as the colors used in books, full of excitement.
“The kids were really excited, and at the end they asked me and all of the athletes for autographs,” said Garrett Brown, pitcher and third baseman for the Jets baseball team. “I attended Heritage as a student, and it was sort of surreal to go back there and read to the students. I can remember being their age, and I, too, looked up to the high school baseball players. Today was a great day.” “This was an exciting day for both our high school athletes and for our elementary children to get together and celebrate reading and sharing stories,” said Laura Smith, library media specialist at James Clemens. “It’s important for high schoolers to share their love of reading, and it is equally important for the elementary students to see that their role models love reading.” Ray, the No. 1 college recruit in Alabama and one of the largest recruits in the country, said he enjoyed the opportunity to read, smile and make new friends. “The kids were yelling my name, and I could hear them from down the hallway,” said Ray. “I read the book ‘Roll Tide’ to Ms. Davis’ class. When all is said and done, I’d like to be involved with kids one day.” World Read Aloud Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 100 countries, but probably nowhere more exciting than in Madison. The event’s tagline is Read aloud. Change the World. – and for one day, several student-athletes from James Clemens did just that. Madison Living 37
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hile rest and limited activity are great prescriptions for some diseases, exercise – particularly in a social setting has been shown to have benefits for individuals undergoing therapy to fight cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. To help cancer patients be more active and more social, the Hogan Family YMCA in partnership with Clearview Cancer Institute and the Russel Hill Cancer Foundation has launched FIT to FIGHT. FIT to FIGHT is a 12-week wellness program offered at the Hogan Y and Southeast Y in Huntsville and is free to those currently undergoing treatment for cancer or those who have had treatment in the past five years. The program includes three months of Y membership, goal-setting and personal training sessions with a Certified Wellness Coach, Walk and Tone classes, seminars and a graduation celebra-
tion. Through FIT to FIGHT, patients keep or improve their physical fitness, improve their balance lowering the risk of falls, control their weight thereby lowering the risk of heart disease and improve their quality of life. Besides improving patient health, FIT to FIGHT is designed to emphasize a holistic approach to wellness for the cancer patient including developing friendships with other participants in the program. “Having relationships with their Wellness Coach and with their peers will help participants keep active and engaged and will keep their spirits uplifted,” said Terri Keller, Health Initiatives Coordinator for Heart of the Valley YMCA. “Friends encourage each other.” For more information, call Terri Keller, Health Initiatives Coordinator, at 256.428.9622 ext. 3011 or email terri.keller@ymcahuntsville.org.
JOIN US FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Neighborhood Earth transports visitors to the surface of our closest planetary neighbors with cutting-edge cinematic techniques and projection technologies. Using hands-on advanced technology, guests assemble rockets with 3D-printed parts, simulate the Orion Capsule’s reentry to Earth, discover the weight differences on other planets, and learn from interactive holograms. See this dynamic exhibition at the U.S.
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