hartselle living summer 2012
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Hartselle Living magazine for Summer 2012TRANSCRIPT
Vol. 2, Issue 1
DD iving Iniving InttooSSummerummerSee what Hartselle hasto offer this summer
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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
AdvertisingKim JohnsonKaren McAfee
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
STORY BY BRENT MAZE
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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.
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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-
tions. They have also performed for audiences in venues such
as Pigeon Forge, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo., and Orlando, Fla., t
Disney World.
Vaughn said what he has enjoyed most about his career is
being part of a big supportive family with teachers and stu-
dents alike striving for excellence.
“A personal joy,” he added, “was building relationships
with so many students and watching them grow in their
musical skills and taking them to a higher level.”
HJHS band director Jeff Vaughnstands in his bandroom with atrumpet in hand. He retired May25 after 31 years.
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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.
Hartselle Living • 21
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.
WATER, from 21
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.
WELLNESS
Hartselle Living • 23
Creating a Snack SenseHow to satisfy cravings and still eat right so you can attain your perfect weight
W
rilling season is here, and that means it’s
time to get fired up for the smoky flavor
of your favorite foods cooked in the great
outdoors over charcoal.
These grilling recipes were created by chefs from
all over the country who participated in the Choice
Steak Challenge to find out who has the best steak-
grilling chops. Their recipes feature Walmart Choice
Premium Beef, as well as delicious sides to try with
each dish.
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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.
Hartselle Living • 25
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
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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
Theatre, BirminghamTICKETS: $8, available atwww.workplay.comONLINE: http://www.face-book.com/heycaintrain/ oron Twitter: @caintrainband
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