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Hartselle Living • 5

ON THE COVER

Carson Rose dives into thedeep end of the pool at thenew Hartselle Aquatic Center.The $3 million facility is oneof the places you can cooldown in the summertime.

STAFF

President and PublisherRandy Garrison

EditorBrent Maze

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ContributorsClif Knight

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

Sibling trio from Hartselle – Taylor, Loganand Madison Cain – gets big break atBirmingham’s WorkPlay Theatre.

Old water treatment plant teaches kidsabout importance of stream life andgoing green.

IN EVERY ISSUE: Letters • 6 Calendar • 8 Scene • 10 Last Word • 30

FOOD: Summer time is grillingtime.

GET TO KNOW: Faye Walker isHartselle’s biggest volunteer.

WELLNESS: Making wise choic-es when you’re snacking

OUR WAY OF LIFE: Two musicteachers leave impact.

RELIGION: Campmeeting backfor 113th year

26. Riding the CainTrain

20.Water Works

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SUMMER 2012

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LETTERS

Southern summerummer is my favorite season of

the year. One might wonder why

with so many things going on dur-

ing this time of the year. Many

would argue that the heat and humidity are

enough to dislike this season. Or how

about the bugs, mosquitoes, lack of rain

and humidity? (I know, I already men-

tioned this one.) Perhaps cutting grass,

sweating just as you walk outdoors and

high humidity are other reasons to dislike

June, July, and August. I would not keep

mentioning humidity except for the fact

that it is a topic of conversation with any-

one living or visiting this part of the coun-

try during the summer months.

But my idea of summer includes watch-

ing all of nature at its best. The trees are

covered in full greenery, roses are bloom-

ing and the grass is green – unless that

lack of rain mentioned above comes in to

play.

The birds are raising their young, kids

are out of school and warm summer nights are spent

listening to the croaking of a frog or the crickets chirp-

ing loudly after dark. Long periods of daylight to be

enjoyed and filled with fun things make summer even

better. Summer’s rains that cool the day and night, and

keep everything green and alive, straight from heaven

above; are welcomed by all.

Summer days spent by the pool, cooking over hot

coals, eating outside, and spending time with friends

are some of the great times to be had in summer. Fresh

corn, tomatoes off the vine, growing your own vegeta-

bles, how much better can life be? Cutting grass (a

really good stress reliever), going to the beach or lake

and getting excited about college football – summer is

great time to enjoy. Just feeling the warm sunshine

makes even the most trying day seem easier to bear.

Now after noticing that I have mentioned food and

eating a couple of times already, this article might give

you a hint that this is an important aspect of summer to

me.

Cooking a steak or pork tenderloin over the fire out-

side perhaps takes one back to his or her ancestors who

had no choice but to take task to hand. Food just

seems to taste better when cooked outside.

For instance, someone can start a barbecue in your

neighborhood and you can just imagine what they are

cooking. Then your taste buds go into overtime.

Even if you do not like squash or zucchini, put a few

skewers on the grill with green pepper and onion and

you will be surprised how good it tastes. Leave your

corn in the husks and lay it on the grates and in a short

time you will be enjoying it with just a little crunch

when you bite it off the cob.

So fire up the grill – after you have cut the grass –

and enjoy this time of the year. If you are still too

warm, a freezer of homemade ice cream or a glass of

iced tea will be sure to cool you off.

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Randy Garrison • Letter from the Publisher


Take us with youveryone needs a vacation, even your

Hartselle Living magazine.

So when you pack your bags to go on

vacation or on an out-of-town trip, stick in

the most recent edition of your magazine because

it would love to see the sites around your destina-

tion.

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been visiting

your mother’s home in Florida or you’re taking a

trip somewhere like the

Grand Canyon.

Hartselle Living would

like to see it too.

And this summer –

and throughout the year

– we would like to doc-

ument the travels of our

magazine all around the

world. So here’s what to

do.

First of all, make sure

you take a copy of our

magazine with you.

Then when you get to

your destination and

you’re visiting a land-

mark, just pull out your

magazine and take a

photo with it by the

landmark.

Then when you get

back home, send it to us

in an email to

[email protected]. If you’d rather email

me or Randy directly send it to brent.maze@hart-

selleenquirer.com or randy.garrison@hartselleen-

quirer.com.

If you’d rather bring us a print of your photo,

then just drop it off at the Hartselle Enquireroffice during business hours, Monday through

Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you come by the

office after hours, we do have a drop box where

you can place items in as well.

Or if you prefer to mail your picture to us, just

send it to Hartselle Living, P.O. Box 929,

Hartselle, AL 35640. If you include a self-

addressed, stamped envelope, we’ll be happy to

drop it back in the mail for you.

When you send your photo, make sure you

identify everyone in the

photo from left to right,

front to back and tell us

where you are in the

photo. If you were in

Key West, Fla., you

might want to get a pic-

ture by the marker that

says the southernmost

point of the continental

U.S. Or if you’re visit-

ing Philadelphia, you

might consider getting a

picture by the Liberty

Bell.

I’m not saying that

you have to do this at

Key West or Philly, but

it’s something to get you

mind going. Be creative,

but be legal as well. If

you’ve seen the location

appear in our magazine

or on our Facebook

page, then try finding another landmark in the

same city.

We’ll run those photos in a “Where in the World

is Hartselle Living?” section. We hope you have a

great and fun summer. And we hope this is some-

thing you’ll have a fun time participating in your

magazine.

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Brent Maze • Letter from the Editor


CALENDARCouponing ClassJune 11

Ron and Traci DeWeese will share their

knowledge of saving money with

coupons during the next Coupon Class

beginning June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to

save at least 50 percent on your grocery

bill. The class will show you how to get

organized, how to shop and how to save

as much as you can. This is a hands-on

class with a PowerPoint presentation.

Please register and pay the $10 fee no

later than June 8.

Breeder’s Classic Show June 11-17

The Breeder’s Classic Show will be

held at Morgan County Celebration Arena

June 11-17. For more information, call

256-584-6725 or log on to

http://www.morgancoarena.com/.

Rollin’on the River Car ShowJune 16

Habitat for Humanity will sponsor its

annual Rollin’ on the River Car Show at

Decatur Mall June 16 from

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration

is from 8 a.m. to noon and

will cost $20. The show is

open to cars, trucks and

bikes of interest.

Entertainment includes a

deejay and a kids area. First

100 entries will receive a

gift. Trophies will be given

to winners. Exhibitors will

also have an opportunity to

purchase tickets for a 50/50

pot. All proceeds benefit

Habitat for Humanity of

Morgan County.

Veterans Memorialbass tournamentJune 16

The Combined Patriotic

Organizations of Morgan

County will host the

Veterans Memorial Team

Bass Tournament on June 16

at Ingalls Harbor with a $1,000 guaran-

teed payout. Registration is $100 per

team and includes temporary membership

to American Bass Anglers. For more

information, log on to

townofpriceville.org or

allegionpost15.com or call 256-353-5501

or 256-565-2652. All proceeds benefit

Morgan County Veterans Park.

Camp “ART”-selleJune 18-21

Hartselle Fine Arts Center will host

Camp “ART”-selle, a summer camp

experience for children entering first

through fifth grade, June 18-21 from 9

a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is New York

State of Mind. Grand finale performance

and exhibit will be June 21 from 7-8:30

p.m. The camp will focus on art, music,

dance and drama/theater. Registration will

be $95. Price include supplies, camp T-

shirt, snacks and drinks. Campers will

need to bring a snack lunch daily. For

more information, log on to

http://www.hartsellefineartscenter.org.

MCHS Class of ‘73 reunionJune 23

The Morgan County High School Class

of 1973 is planning a barbecue cookout

Sat., June 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the home of

class member Brenda Livingston in

Hartselle. All class members and their

spouses are invited but a count of those

attending is needed. For more details and

to pre-register, please call Kathy Howard

at 256-466-3561, Brenda Livingston at

256-303-5351 or Diane Allen McGee at

256-773-2824, no later than June 11.

Spirit of America festivalJuly 3-5

Come celebrate the glory of America

on July 3 and 4 at the Spirit of America

festival, a free, family friendly fun-packed

two-day event in Decatur. Catch the daz-

zling sparkles that fill the weekend in the

smiling faces of children in the bike

parade and in the elegant evening gowns

of the women gracing the stage at the

Miss Point Mallard pageant. Feel the

pride of our country at the heartwarming

Camp Art-Selle will beheld June 18-21 at theHartselle Fine Arts Center.


flag-raising ceremonies by the Boy

Scouts of America and in the recognition

of patriotic Americans. Don’t miss the

finale as we celebrate our country’s her-

itage with magnificent fireworks dancing

across the night sky at 10 p.m.

QB Club 5K runJuly 14

Hartselle QB Club has announced

plans to host a 5K and fun run at J. P.

Cain Stadium on July 14. Proceeds from

the event will be used to help finance

expansion and improvement plans at the

football stadium. The fee for the 5K race

is $20 if pre-registered by July 7 or $25

on the day of the race. The first 100

entrants will receive a T-shirt. The fee for

the fun run is $10. The 5K race will kick

off at 8 a.m. and awards will be presented

at 9 a.m. The fun run will begin at 8 a.m.

For more information, contact Scott

Shelton at [email protected].

Youth Fire AcademyJuly 17

Get to experience a day in the life of a

real firefighter during the Youth Fire

Academy on July 17 from 9 a.m. until

noon, Hartselle Fire Department will be

at Sparkman Park to share information

with children ages 6-12. They will allow

them to try on uniforms, explore the

trucks and other fun firefighter activities.

This event is free but we ask that you reg-

ister at Sparkman Civic Center no later

than July 13. Kids, be prepared to get

wet!

Basics of making bread, jamJuly 18

Come and learn the basics of bread and

jam making during a workshop at the

Morgan County Extension Office on July

18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Have you ever

wanted to learn how to make bread with-

out a machine? Have you ever tasted the

sweet freshness of homemade jam? In

this class you will also learn the nutrition-

al facts of the bread and jam and you will

take a loaf of bread and a jar of jam to

show off to your family your newly

learned skills. Registration deadline is

Fri., July 13 and cost of the class is $3. To

register or for more information, call the

Morgan County Extension Office at 256-

773-2549.

Youth Police AcademyJuly 24

Hartselle’s finest will be at Sparkman

Civic Center on July 24 from 9-11 a.m.

for the Youth Police Academy. Hartselle

Police will give children an idea of what

goes on behind the scenes. The officers

invite children ages 6-12 to look in a

patrol car and learn about other exciting

police procedures. This event is free but

we ask that you register no later than July

20.

Basics of Cake DecoratingJuly 31

The Morgan County Extension Office

will host a cake decorating workshop

Tue., July 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. You

will learn basic cake decorating using

your own imagination and go home with

a beautiful cake that was decorated by

you. The cost of the class will be

announced at a later date and registration

deadline is July 13. For more information,

call the Morgan County Extension Office

at 256-773-2549.

Hartselle Police Department will teacharea children about their daily jobs duringits annual Youth Police Academy.


OUT AND ABOUT

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The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce held itsannual meeting at Buningtree Country Club in Mayfeaturing Gov. Robert Bentley. 1. Bentley and his wifeDianne, talk with Wendi Henry. 2. Billy McAbee with hismother, Ozell McAbee, after receiving the Thomas M.Guyton Humanitarian Award. 3. Carolyn Wallace, RitaLee and Mary Murphree. 4. Faye Walker (front left),Angela Hale (front right) and C. Elizabeth Vest. 5.Margaret Harris, Sheriff Ana Franklin and Lynn BrownGarrison. 6. Ed and Wendi Henry. 7. Sandra Sowder, leftreceives the John J. Sparkman Citizenship Award fromDepot Days Queen Lexie Jones and Doug Moss. 8. JackTempleton receives an award. 9. Susan Hines, presidentof the chamber, addresses the crowd after receivingthe Super Chamber President’s Award. 10. Presentingthe humanitarian award to McAbee, right, are BobFrancis, left, and Jones.


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The Hartselle area Relay for Life was held inApril at J.P. Cain Stadium. 1. Tonya Parker andShawna Fincher co-chaired the Relay for Life.

2. Susan Higdon sells a hot dog to OttieNewsom at the Flint Church of Christ relay

tent. 3. Maggie Guyse, 8, entertains Relay forLife participants. 4. Joe Wheeler EMC used a

bucket truck to raise money for HartselleRelay for Life. Rides were $5 per person. 5.Cancer survivor Jane Ann Fields chooses a

cupcake after walking the first lap of theRelay for LIfe. 6. Lily Clair Raley, center, playswith a balloon as her “Papa” Jim Robertson,

left, and her daddy, Matt Raley, look on. 8.Cancer survivors totaling about 150 walk the

first lap of the Hartselle Relay for Life.


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2 The Hartselle Fine Arts Center held itsBenefit Dinner and Silent Auction inApril. 1. Dena Nagel and Edd Balchpose for the camera. 2. Jimmy andBarbara Smith. 3. Hartselle HighAmbassadors Michaela Greene (left),Jessica Lewis (center) and JessieWallace serve as hostesses. 4. HartselleHigh School Ambassadors, from left, areCaleb Faulkner, Connor Shelton, EthanJohnson and Ben Parmer. 5. Billie andBilly Gene Clemons. 6. Cassandra Yeager(left), Anna Kate Yeager and MarkYeager. 7. Al and Trish Faulkner 8. KathyWhite Goodwin and Frank Goodwin. 9.Dwight and Jenny Tankersley. 10.Jimmy and Gina Smith.


GET TO KNOW

Faye Walker From the Fine Arts Center to theChamber of Commerce, Walkerkeep herself busy as a volunteer

f you spend much time in Hartselle, there’s a good

chance you will bump into Faye Walker.

The long-time resident of Hartselle and Morgan

County has been an active member of the community

through volunteering. She’s an active volunteer with the

Hartselle Historical Society, Hartselle Fine Arts Center,

Hartselle Police Department and the Hartselle Chamber of

Commerce, just to name a few.

Walker, who retired 23 years ago, has been one of the

community members involved with restoring the old F.E.

Burleson School, which has now been converted into the

Hartselle Fine Arts Center. While she stays busy, Walker

still takes time to spend with her friends and family.

Hartselle Living:When did you begin volunteering?

Faye: I’ve done some volunteering when I was working, but I

really didn’t get involved with volunteering until I retired. I

said that I would sign up to take my real estate test and start

selling real estate, but I just haven’t found the time. That was

23 years ago.

HL:When did you get involved with the Hartselle Fine Arts

Center restoration project?

FW: I guess I’ve been with them from the beginning. The old

principal at the school, Jim Grammar, got a group together to

see if we could save the old Burleson school. He invited me to

come and I’ve been involved ever since

HL:Have the fine arts been an impact in your life?

FW: I believe they are important to our daily lives.

HL:Have you ever performed in a play?

FW: I accepted a role once in a play when my son was

involved in the play. I haven’t performed in a play since then.

However, I would much rather work behind the scenes an

accept a role in a play.

HL: What’s the one project that you’re the most proud of?

FW: It probably has to be the Fine Arts Center restoration. It

was in bad shape when we got it, a lot worse than we realized

it was, but we got a new roof put on it and we’ve been restor-

ing it back to its original state. I think that’s probably the thing

I’m the most proud of.

HL: If you weren’t volunteering, what would you be doing?

FW: I guess if I wasn’t volunteering, then I would probably

traveling. I know I said wanted to do real estate, but that was

23 years ago.

HL: What is a typical day like of you volunteering?

FW: It’s different every day. Like today, I was working at the

Fine Arts Center. I got there about 8 in the morning and I did-

n’t leave until about 8 o’clock at night. But it’s not like that

every day. Some days I only volunteer just a few hours.

HL: What drives you to volunteer so much?

FW: I just love being able to help. When there’s something

that needs to be done, I’m willing to help. I just get a lot of

satisfaction knowing that I can help people. I think it’s just

something good for everyone to do.

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FAITH & FAMILY

113 andcountingHartselle Camp Meeting will return tothe historic tabernacle to continue itsmission to reach the lost and hurting

he 113th encampment of Hartselle Camp Meeting will

return June 15-22. There will be programming for youth,

children and adults throughout the day. Two worship serv-

ices will be held at10:30 a.m.and 7 p.m. daily.

Evangelist Junior Hill, one of Hartselle’s most beloved citizens,

will serve as a guest speaker for the sixth year in a row – this time

on Sun., June 17, at 7 p.m.. Hill has authored several books, and

preached in camps, crusades, pastor’s conferences, and revival

meetings in thousands of churches all across the United States.

Phil Waldrep, a well-known speaker, author, and conference direc-

tor will serve as a camp evangelist. Waldrep is currently hosting a

successful Christian radio show, and has authored numerous books.

His senior adult conferences draw thousands of attendees, and

include speakers such as former President George W. Bush, Art

Linkletter and famous singer George Beverly Shea.

John Kearns, senior pastor of Christ Harbor United Methodist

Church in Northport, will also serve as a camp evangelist in 2012.

He is an active leader in the ministerial association of greater

Tuscaloosa. Kearns is a dynamic and gifted communicator of the

gospel.

– information courtesy of http://www.hartsellecampmeeting.com/

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Endof aneraJeff Vaughn, Wanda Thompson retire, leaving a lasting impact on Hartselle schools’ music program

STORY BY CLIF KNIGHT • PHOTOS BY BRENT MAZE AND CLIF KNIGHT

Wanda Thompson, left, hasbeen the choral director ofHartselle High School. Shehas helped numerous stu-dents receive college schol-arships and promoted thestudents’ developmentthrough programs such asthe annual Follies program.Below, Jeff Vaughn has beenthe Hartselle Junior HighSchool band director formore than three decades,giving band students thefoundation to be successfulwhen they move up to thehigh school band.

OUR WAY OF LIFE

wo Hartselle teachers have been an integral part of

the music program’s success for the last three to

four decades. This year both Jeff Vaughn and

Wanda Thompson retired from teaching.

Retirement calls Thompson after 42 years

In 2006 Hartselle High School choral director Wanda

Thompson contemplated retirement but changed her mind

because “we had such a good group of kids coming up I

couldn’t leave them.”

Six years later she made it official. Her last day on the

job was May 25 after 42 years.

“I wanted to leave the

music department in

good shape and I

believe I’m doing that,”

she stated. “We have

good kids, supportive

parents and a bright

future. Plus, they’ll be

reaping the benefits of a

new school. It’s an ideal

setup for the new music

director.”

Another reason for

her departure was the

arrival of a new grand-

son, her third, on Wed.,

May 23.

“I want to be around

my grandson while he’s

growing up,”

Thompson said. “I’ll

keep him for my

daughter, Ashley

Hodges of Madison, for

a couple of days a

week. I’m looking for-

ward to being able to be at home more and doing some of

the things I haven’t been able to do before.

“I’ve said all along that I’ll know when the time is right

for me to step down,” she added. “That time is now. God

has other things for me to do.”

In addition to Hartselle High, Thompson has taught

music at Hartselle Junior High and Calhoun Community

College.

The daughter of a Baptist preacher, she was introduced

to music at an early age. She began taking piano lessons

when she was in the first grade and was serving as a

church pianist when she was a junior high school student.

“I knew I was going to do something in music the

minute I got to Calhoun Community College and started

studying under Dr. Frances Moss,” Thompson recalled.

“She saw something in me that I had not seen.”

Thompson went on to graduate from Calhoun and trans-

ferred to the University of Alabama where she earned a

bachelor’s degree in music. She later earned a master’s

degree in music at the University of North Alabama.

Thompson said her love of the kids she taught is what

kept her energy level high.

“It has thrilled me to watch them grow and develop their

musical skills,” she pointed out. “Sometimes kids are shy

when they reach high school

and have never done anything

on stage. I’ve been amazed at

how fast they overcome that

and blossom as stage perform-

ers.”

Two of her former students

are now teaching music in the

Hartselle School District. They

are Debbie Queen at F.E.

Burleson Elementary School

and Sherri Rahm at Barkley

Bridge Elementary School.

Others are using their music

talent and skills as adults,

singing in church choirs or pro-

fessional singing groups.

In keeping with the motto

“Call to Excellence,”

Thompson has pushed her stu-

dents hard to reach their full

potential and the rewards they

have received is a testament to

their success.

“We had 12 kids make All-

State Chorus this year and our

combined choir received a superior rating,” Thompson

pointed out with pride. “Their success was a team effort.

No one on the team sits on the bench; everyone is a play-

er.”

“The cooperative spirit that exits on campus means

everything to the music program,” Thompson pointed out.

“Principal Jeff Hyche went on tour with us to New Mexico

and we had more parents at state choral competition than

we had performers. It makes the teacher’s job a lot easier

when you have that kind of support.”

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Hartselle Highchoral directorWandaThompsonretired May 25after 42 years.


Vaughn opts to retire after 31 years

The band room at Hartselle Junior High School will be

missing a familiar face next school year, following the retire-

ment of Jeff Vaughn, who has directed the school’s band for

the past 31 years.

Vaughn’s last day on the job was Fri., May 25.

“I know I’m going to miss the students because they have

been such a big part of my life for so long,” Vaughn said,

“but I feel comfortable with my decision. I felt like it was

time for me to give it up while I’m still able to pursue other

interests. I hope to catch up on some fishing.”

The veteran musician will continue to serve as music

director at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a position he has filled

since 1985.

“Jeff will be sorely missed,” said Principal Don Pouncey.

“He a professional educator in every sense of the word.

Anytime you ask him to so something, you know the job will

be done well and on time.

“It’s been my pleasure to work with him for the past eight

years and I wish the best for him in his retirement.”

Music has played a prominent role in Vaughan’s life since

he was a seventh grader at Dixie Junior High School in

Minor, a suburb of Birmingham. That’s the year he enrolled

in band and picked up a musical instrument for the first time.

“I enjoyed playing and it stuck,” Vaughn recalled, “but I

had no ambition to teach music

until my senior year in high

school. That changed when

Livingston University (now the

University of West Alabama)

offered me a music scholar-

ship.”

Vaughn studied under LU

band director Ed Jones as

freshmen and then followed

Jones to the University of

North Alabama prior to his

sophomore year. He went on to

play the French horn for the

UNA band for three years and

earned a B.S. degree in educa-

tion with a major in music. He

graduated in May 1981 and

landed the band director’s job

at HJHS three months later,

following in the footsteps of

Howard Baxter.

“I was blessed that this job opened when it did,” Vaughn

said. “I’ve always been happy here. I guess you could say I

married into Hartselle.”

Vaughn’s wife Melissa is a native of Hartselle and an adult

education teacher at Calhoun Community College. They

have two adult children, son Adam and daughter Anna.

In recent years, Vaughn has had 150 or more students in

his classes and a majority of them go on to participate in

band at Hartselle High School and beyond.

HHS band director Randall Key is one of his former stu-

dents. Others he has taught include Gab Beavers, bassoon

instructor at Florida State University and Wes Hopper, a

trombone player for the Boston Pops Orchestra.

The trophies and banners displayed on the walls of the

band room are a testament to Vaughn’s success as a band

instructor.

His students have consistently claimed superior ratings and

won numerous awards in district, state and regional competi-

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Water WorksEco-friendly environment flourishesat Hartselle’s old water treatment plant

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CLIF KNIGHT

Projects Manager Jay Grantland,shown in the Alabama hat, helpsHuntsville students dig for worms inthe Water Works Worm composter.


he use of naturalresources to combatwater pollution and con-serve energy is being

demonstrated with amazingsuccess at Hartselle’s old watertreatment plant on Flint Creek. Man-made wetlands occupy

space once used to filter, treatand store the city’s potablewater. They remove pollutantsfrom creek water, using theroots of aquatic plants as“sponges.” When the water isreturned to the stream it iscrystal clear. Storm water is retained

underneath a 10,000 squarefeet parking lot, which istopped with brick pavers, andprevented from entering eitherthe water table or nearbycreek. Water runoff from roofs

is collected in barrels and usedto irrigate lawn grass, shrub-bery and flowering plants. Solar panels trap the sun’s

rays and produce more thanenough energy to operatepumps, central heating and airconditioning as well as over-head lighting and appliances.Carbon credits accrued in 2011under a TVA energy conserva-tion program brought in anextra $1,500. A green roof insulates the

building from heat and cold,and a portion of it serves as aseedbed for plants, strawber-ries included. Even paper, cardboard and

yard waste is put to a good useas filler for a worm composter. Water Works Center for

Environmental Education is

where these miracles of natureare being demonstrated. The organization was founded

by Alabama Mountains, Rivers& Valleys and the ResourceConservation andDevelopment Council Inc. andhas been evolving since 1997.“The building and grounds

looked like a war zone the firsttime we took a look,” recalledRC&D Projects Manager JayGrantland. “It was a liability toHartselle Utilities and theywanted to get rid of it.” Grantland said he and co-

worker RC&D ExecutiveDirector Mike Roden haddoubts about making some-thing out of the property atfirst but after some brainstorm-

Projects Manager Jay Grantland talks to the studentsbefore drawing a sample of water from a wetland,demonstrating how roots of plants are able to removepollutants from water in Flint Creek.

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ing decided they could make it work as an envi-ronmental education center.“A price had not been mentioned in previous

discussions with HU,” Grantland said. “Whenwe went to negotiate a price we were told wecould buy the property for $10. That was anoffer we couldn’t refuse.”Subsequently, the property was

fenced and a used FEMA trailerwas set up as a temporaryRC&D office. Roden and Grantland then put

their combined 45+ years ofgrant writing to work. They hitthe jackpot in 2009 when theywere approved for a$304,100Water Works Section 319 grant.“That grant combined with in-

kind services totaling $117,000is what really got things going,”Grantland pointed out. “Our vision was to use the

building and its grounds as atool to teach our children about the importance of conservingour natural resources,” Grantland said. “At thesame time we took steps to retain as much ofthe original layout and equipment as possible.For example, one of the walls of our laboratorycontains the original control panel and the deepwell reservoir is a habitat for aquatic plants andnative fish.”

More and more, the facility is being used byschools for educational field trips. Recently,Hartselle Junior High School’s sixth grade stu-dents visited as part of an Earth Day Programsponsored by Hartselle BeautificationAssociation. A couple of weeks later, a fifthgrade class from Monte Sano ElementarySchool in Huntsville made a visit and also par-

ticipated in a guided canoeexcursion on Flint Creek.Water Works is also getting

state and national attention. Itwas recognized as RC&D StateProject of the Year in 2010,Southeastern Project of the Yearin 2011 and is in the runningfor the 2012 National Project ofthe Year.“As far as we know, this is the

only shutdown water plant inthe nation that has beenreopened as a center for envi-ronmental education,”Grantland stated.In addition to his work at

Water Works, Grantland recent-ly opened a canoe/kayak rental

and shuttle service under the name ofAlabamaEcoAdvertures. Inquiries about Water Works educational group

tours or canoe rentals may be directed to JayGrantland, Mike Roden or Renona Seibert, pro-gram manager, at 256-773-8495.

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Aquatic plants thrive in awetland at Water Works.

Huntsville students viewbees at work in their indoorhive at Water Works.

Huntsville students view anaquarium that features fishyou would see in a creek.

hen was the last

time you ate

three meals in a

day? What was

the last snack you had? If

you can answer the snack

question faster than you can

answer the meals question,

it’s not surprising.

Today’s on-the-go, 24/7

lifestyle has created a nation

of snackers. In fact, about

half the nation eats fewer

than three meals in a day,

according to a survey for

Emerald® Breakfast on the

go!™ Blends. Instead, people

average two meals and three

snacks in a 24-hour period. And no matter

how health-conscious people are, more

than two-thirds (69 percent) of people are

snacking on what they want vs. foods

with the nutrients they need.

The good news is, that if you do it

right, snacking can help you satisfy your

cravings and give your body what it needs

Snack AttacksSnacks can help boost your energy in

between meals and keep you from eating

too much when you do sit down for those

meals. But not everyone is snacking wise-

ly. Nearly half (48 percent) of those sur-

veyed said they would be more embar-

rassed to tell people what they snacked on

during the last week than reveal how

much they weigh.

Banishing enjoyable snacks altogether,

however, may just increase your cravings.

The Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics says it’s ok to give in to cravings

when looking at the total diet or overall

pattern of food eaten. The organization

says all foods can fit into a healthy eating

pattern if consumed in moderation with

appropriate portion size and regular physi-

cal activity.

Making some smart substitutions and

indulging in the occasional treat can go a

long way toward helping you stick to your

healthy eating goals. (See sidebar, “What

are you hungry for?” for substitution tips.)

Become a Fan of Fruit The Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics

says that reaching for fruit

can help satisfy a sweet

tooth at the same time it

gives you nutrients like

vitamins A and C, folate,

potassium, fiber and phy-

tonutrients. Here are some

delicious fruit snack ideas:

• Fruit pops: Freeze pureed

fruit or juice in ice cube

trays or paper cups with

wooden sticks. Try mango, papaya, apri-

cots or orange juice.

• Fruit mix: Mix dried fruits in a zip-top

bag: apple slices, apricots, blueberries,

cherries, cranberries, pear

slices and raisins.

• Frozen chips: Slice

bananas, seedless grapes,

and/or berries into thin

rounds and spread them flat

on a baking pan and cover.

Freeze and serve frozen as a

fun snack.

• Frugurt: Slice favorite

fruits to top low-fat yogurt.

What Are You HungryFor?

The next time you find

yourself craving some chips

or a few cookies, try one of

these better choices for your

snack:

• Sweet — Instead of cookies or ice

cream, try creamy low-fat Greek yogurt

sweetened with honey.

• Salty — If you want chips and dip, try

dipping veggies into a mixture of Greek

yogurt and onion soup mix.

• Chocolate — Buy some bite-sized candy

bars, or sugar free chocolates. Limit your-

self to one. Also, sip some

low fat cocoa made with

skim milk.

• Creamy — Dip carrots

or whole grain pita bites

into guacamole.

• Starchy — Try a baked

sweet potato. It’s full of

vitamins, minerals and

antioxidants.

• Crunchy — Crunch on

Emerald Breakfast on the

go! Berry Nut Blend, with

nuts, fruit and granola

clusters.

• Meaty — Enjoy chicken or turkey on

whole grain bread.

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Creating a Snack SenseHow to satisfy cravings and still eat right so you can attain your perfect weight

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Thrill of the GrillPrepare for the summer withthese grilling tips and recipes

Grilled T-bone with Everglades RubMakes: 4 servingsPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 8 -10 minutes

4 T-bone SteaksDry Rub:1 head roasted garlic (roast garlic in oven until golden brown and soft to mash)4 tablespoons Everglades seasoning (available at Walmart)1 teaspoon coffee, ground1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon dry thyme1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rub each steak with an equal portion of roasted garlicpaste on front and back.To prevent burning, do not getgarlic paste on bone.Divide dry rub seasoning for four steaks and thoroughlyrub each steak. Place in food storage container in refriger-ator for 3 to 4 hours.This can be done up to one day inadvance.Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets are

consistently ashed over.Remove steaks from refrigerator and let come to roomtemperature.Put steaks on grill; leave in one position on direct heat for4 to 5 minutes, rotating to get nice grill marks and evenflavor profile. Follow this timeline for medium rare.

– Recipe created by Chef Eric Lackey of FlamestoneAmerican Grill in Oldsmar, Fla., on behalf of the WalmartChoice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford charcoal

and Coca-Cola.

Key to Great Grilling

Build the Right Fire — Use dif-ferent briquet arrangementsdepending on what’s going onthe grill.• Thinner pieces of meatrespond best to high tempera-ture, direct-heat grilling, whichrequires spreading the coals outevenly across the grate.• Thicker pieces of meat cookbeautifully all the way through, without burning on the outside, with atwo-zone fire.• Stack briquets to one side of the grate for high and low temperaturezones. Begin cooking directly over the coals until the outside of themeat has reached the desired doneness; then move the meat to theother side of the grate (the low temperature zone) to finish cooking.


Grilled Corn and Peach Salad with Queso FrescoMakes: 4 servings4 ears sweet corn, shucked 4 fresh peaches or nectarines,pitted and sliced in half1/2 small red onion, sliced1 head frisee (or your favoritelettuce), chopped 4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped2 limes, juiced2 tablespoons extra virgin oliveoil6 ounces Queso Fresco1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and quartered Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets are consistently ashedover. Grill corn for 7 to 10 minutes over medium heat, turning every two min-utes until kernels start to soften. Remove from heat, set aside to cool. Grillpeaches and onions for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat,set aside to cool.Once cooled, remove corn from cob; slice peaches and onions. Place in largemixing bowl. Add lettuce, mint, cilantro, lime juice and extra virgin olive oil.Season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill the Queso Fresco over mediumheat for 3 to 5 minutes or until grill marks appear. Remove and crumble.Serve the salad over avocado slices and garnish with the crumbled cheese.

Recipe created by Johnny Hernandez of La Gloria in San Antonio on behalf ofthe Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford charcoal andCoca-Cola.

Cherry Cola Smoked Chili RibeyeMakes: 4 servingsPrep Time: 1 hourCook Time: 15 minutes

4 Ribeye Steaks1 lime, cut in halfCocoa Cherry Coca-Cola Marinade1/4 cup Cherry Coca-Cola2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets areconsistently ashed over. Mix all marinade ingredients ina bowl with a whisk until blended. Rub each of thesteaks liberally with marinade and let stand for 1 hour atroom temperature, or chill covered for up to 4 hours.Discard any leftover marinade. Grill steaks for 5 to 7 min-utes over medium heat on each side or until an internaltemperature of 140°F is reached for medium rare. Grilleach lime half for 5 minutes. Let steaks rest covered for afew minutes. Squeeze juice of grilled lime over eachsteak and serve.

Recipe created by David Larkworthy of 5 Seasons in Atlantaon behalf of the Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presentedby Kingsford charcoal and Coca-Cola.

Cherry Cola SmokedChili Ribeye


Hartselle sibling trio gainingrecognition, as group gets firstheadline event in Birmingham

STORY AND PHOTOS BY BRENT MAZE

Riding theCainTrain

aylor, Logan and Madison Cain have beenplaying and singing together since they startedin church several years ago.

The three siblings enjoyed it so much thatthey are continuing to play music together, eventhrough their college years.

“We just enjoy being together and making music,”Logan said. “I always want to be close enough so thatwe can make music together.”

Madison, Taylor and Logan – all three separated bytwo years of age – formed their own band entitledCainTrain. The band recently won a contest to openfor a concert at WorkPlay Theatre in Birmingham fea-turing popular contemporary Christian artist DaveBarnes.

For the contest, the band created a video onYouTube covering Whitney Houston’s “Dance WithSomebody.” Taylor said their video got more than

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33,000 views during three days of the contest, helping themwin the date at WorkPlay.

“It was just awesome to get thatkind of attention,” Taylor said.

The trio, which is the childrenof Charley and Shari Cain, are allat Troy University. One’s studyingmarketing, another is in broadcastjournalism while the other is fin-ishing up a degree in music indus-try for a December graduation.

“All three of our majors kind ofwork together,” Taylor said.

In April, the band opened thatnight and two months later, theywill get their own show atWorkPlay. This show, which willbe on June 14, will feature aheavy Hartselle flavor. Opening for CainTrain will be Rachaeland Co., another band based out of Hartselle featuring leadsinger Rachael Fleischman.

To prepare for the concert, Taylor said the band has beenworking on a number of original songs for the Thursday night

event. Madison said they usually write all of their songstogether.

“We don’t like split up the song for each of to work on dif-ferent parts,” she said. “We do it when we’re all together. It

works a whole lot better that waythan when we try to do it a part.”

Taylor said their style of musicis diverse. They grew up likingartist such as Steven CurtisChapman and Amy Grant. Theyalso currently like other artistssuch as Needtobreathe and Barnes,but they said they want to have thesame type harmony as LadyAntebellum.

“Our range of music is verydiverse,” Taylor said. “We mightdo a little Aaron Carter from thelate 90s to contemporary, folk,

blues and even rap.”The band credits a lot of their success to their parents, Jeff

and JT Bush, Rachel Fleischman and others, but at the top ofthe list is God.

“We just want to thank God,” Taylor said. “He’s the onlyreason why we’re doing this.

WHAT: Natives at Workplay(showcases new, local tal-ent from Birmingham area)WHEN: Thur., June 14, 2012,at 8 p.m.WHERE: The WorkPlay

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