Hartselle Living January-February edition

Vol. 3, Issue 1

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Mr. and Mrs. James ArthurPeck were married July 21,2012, at Hartselle First UnitedMethodist Church. (Photo byAlyson Clemons)

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FEATURE

DEPARTMENTS

Get tips to prepare for your big wedding day.

IN EVERY ISSUE: Letters • 6 Scene • 8 Calendar • 20 Last Word • 30

Male students talk about beingHHS cheerleaders.

FOOD: Tips and recipes for theperfect grilling.

WELLNESS: Tips for developinggood healthy habits.

WAY OF LIFE: HJHS studentshelp local troop unit.

GET TO KNOW: Local rider winsbig in competition.

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WINTER 2013

LETTERS

Enjoy your triphere are 365 days between

January 1, 2013, and

December 31, 2013, with

each day having 24 hours,

no more or no less. Well, maybe a

couple of milli-seconds to get us

back on track. The sun will rise and

set each day and the earth will con-

tinue its journey around the sun.

There will be births and deaths this

year, happiness and sadness, winners

and losers. Many will wake each day

happy they have another day to live,

while others wake wishing they did

not have to face another day.

What we do with this trip will in

many ways be up to us. But there

will be some circumstances in which

we have no control. We will not get

to choose if we even get to complete

this trip. For some, this year will be

their transition time, leaving this life

to move into eternity. We have little

control over some aspects of our

health, how others in our life will treat us, or our inabil-

ity to control the actions of others.

But thankfully we can control many things this year.

We can control most importantly our attitude as we

wake each morning. We can look at each day as a

blessing and one to be lived. We can start each day

giving thanks for another opportunity to be a better per-

son. It can be another day to grow and learn, another

day to reach out to someone who needs our help,

another day to share with those we love. We have been

given another day to live, to get up, go to work and

earn money so that we are able to provide for our fami-

lies. We are also given another day to fellowship with

God, thanking Him for the life we have and all our

blessings.

While many of us have made resolutions to lose

weight, quit smoking, exercise and eat better, our atti-

tude and positive thoughts can make this year one we

look back on with happy thoughts and memories, or

one that we would rather forget. Since life moves by so

rapidly and we never know which breath could be our

last, why not make this year the best ever. We can

strive to be the person that others want to emulate, the

person everyone wants to spend time with, and the per-

son who can brighten the day of another person.

We can work hard to share life’s blessings and make

sure that we make another person’s life better because

they allowed us to be a part of it. We can try our best to

make this trip better for others, which will in turn make

it our best one as well. Enjoy the trip; they seem to go

by faster with each passing year.

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Randy Garrison • Letter from the Publisher


Life as Southern snowstormere in the South,

the wintertime is

always interesting.

Most of the time,

we are usually going back and

forth between wearing short

sleeves and sweaters.

What the weather is one day

is not what it is will be the

next. I have always comment-

ed to others about this, saying

that if you don’t like the

weather today, just wait

because it will change soon

enough.

The 2012-2013 winter is no

different.

We have gone from seeing

high temperatures in the 70s to

the barely getting above freez-

ing the next day. Because of

this, I’m sure it drives meteo-

rologists crazy, especially

when it comes to Southern

snowstorms.

The conditions all have to

be right for a snow, but it

rarely ever happens. There are

many times it’s cold enough to

snow, but there’s just no mois-

ture to create the snow. Other

times, the moisture is there,

but it never gets cold enough.

When it does snow, it’s just

an amazing experience for

people living in the South. It’s

so rare that we don’t know

what to do when it happens.

However, our snow does-

n’t last long. For example, if

you wanted to build a snow-

man out of our last snow-

storm, you had to do it while

the snow fell. Otherwise, it

was gone in a few hours.

In many ways, a Southern

snowstorm is like our lives.

We don’t know when that

snow will stop falling, but

when it does, it won’t last

long.

So get out and enjoy it

make the best of your

Southern snowstorm.

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The Hartselle Kiwanis Club spon-sored the annual HartselleChristmas Parade in December,attracting one of the biggestcrowds it’s ever seen. 1. Membersof the Morgan CountyCommission and their familieswave to the crowd as their floatpasses by. 2. The Grinch and aWho rides in the HartselleChristmas Parade. 3. Santa wavesto the crowd during the HartselleChristmas Parade. 4. A local moth-er holds her child while watchingthe Christmas Parade in down-town Hartselle. 5. A boy drives thistractor in downtown Hartselle asa family member waves to thecrowd.

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1. Priceville High School’s majorettes are, from left, are Abi Peterson,Lauren Speegle, Alana Drake, Paige Robertson, Layla Sharp, EmilyCawley and Danielle Owens. 2. Riding on the American Legion Post 15float are Anna and Maddie Kennedy, Ben Grider and Shelia Holmes. 3The Blue Star Mothers, showing photos of their military sons, from left,are Angela Wallace, Leisa Horton, Roberta Stephens and Janice Cross. 4.Mike and Mary Jane Warner’s 1929 Mercedes Benz roadster was a hit inPriceville’s Christmas Parade. 5. Cub Scout Pack 275 members, from left,are Andrew Terry, Chase Taylor and Seth OIiver.Their float captured sec-ond place in the Priceville Christmas Parade.

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1. Josh Rumer, Jimmy Free andJacob Lovell appeared inSomerville’s Christmas Paradedressed in turnout gear. 2.Brookelyn Simmons, 4, has afront row seat for Somerville’sChristmas Parade. 3. Bud andMaxine Gibson ride inSomerville’s Christmas Parade intheir hand-made Model A Fordconvertible. 4. Heather Bundy,left,“Miss BHS Rodeo” andAndrea Pulaski,“Miss MorganCounty Sheriff’s Rodeo” carrythe colors. 5. CommissionChairman Ray Long and grand-son Tripp Brown, 2, participatedin Somerville’s parade.

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51. Jacquez Robinson doesan Elvis impersonationduring the IRC’s perform-ance of “Santa Claus isBack in Town.” 2. HartselleHigh School IRC studentsperform sign languageduring a song at theirannual Christmas concert.3. The standing room onlycrowd at the HartselleHigh School cafeteriaenjoys singing “SilentNight.” 4. Katy-Beth Bole,Catherine Bodley, AmyAnders, Michaela Greene,Nidhi Vakaria and KaneEtheredge listen during astory. 5. Paul Montgomeryas he reads “Twas theNight Before Christmas.”


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1. Falkville Community Pride sponsors the annual FalkvilleChristmas in the Park. Officers include Bonnie Thompson, KayStinson, Tina Rogers, Genny Williams, Frances Rowe, Nina Winkles,Susie Cofield and Brenda Grissom. 2. Falkville High School’s bandperforms. 3. Mary Nell Evans holds her granddaughter, EmeryEvans, as Bonnie Thompson looks on. 4. David Halbrooks singsChristmas carols to the crowd.


Local youth enjoyed a snow day in January, thanksto a sudden snowstorm, which canceled schoolearly that afternoon. 1. Caroline and Nolan Sparksof Hartselle show off their snowman. Parents areBrandon and Lori Sparks. 2. Emily Marsh andHannah and Haley Warren use an old knee boardto sled on. 3. Zoe Nagel and Lacey Gargus have asnowball fight during the “best day ever.” 4. ChloePeebles shows off her snowman and snowdog dur-ing a January snow day. 5. Slate Gargus and DJLeathers build a snowman after school was dis-missed early due to a sudden snowstorm.

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ebb Harris is following in

the footsteps of his moth-

er and grandparents as a

17-and-under rider in

horse shows sanctioned by the

American Saddlebred Horse

Association.

A 9-year-old fourth grader at

Crestline Elementary School, Harris

was honored as the recipient of ASHA’s

top-point award in the 17-and-under

walk-trot show pleasure class at a ban-

quet held at Guntersville State Park

Lodge on Jan. 19. The award recog-

nized Harris for accumulating the high-

est number of points in his class at

ASHA-sanctioned shows conducted in

the southeast region in 2012.

He competes on the back of S.S.

Kentucky, a 22-year-old American sad-

dle bred horse owned by B&W Stables

of Hartselle.

Harris emerged as a rising show

horse rider in the nation in his first year

of competition in the 17-and-under

class, posting wins in Alabama,

Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky.

He is the son of Parks and Elizabeth

Harris of Hartselle and the grandson of

Ken and Joyce Webster, co-owners and

co-trainers of B&W Stables.

Seven other riders with ties to B&W

Stables received awards at the ASHA

banquet. They are: Liz Harris, Jr. Park

Championship Award, riding

Roseridge’s No Regret; Ken Webster,

Show Pleasure Driving Championship

with The Major Factor; Joyce Webster,

Park Pleasure Championship, aboard

Nautica; Jennifer Marx, 5-gaited

Pleasure Championship; Collen Brooks,

Adult ASB Show Pleasure

Championship, riding Miss Flower

Power; Regina Head, Adult Country

Pleasure Champion, riding The King’s

Senorita; and Miss Magic Moment won

the Pleasure Pony Championship.

B&W Stables specializes in beginner

to world class horses, boarding, training

and riding lessons for all ages.

GET TO KNOW

A rising starWebb Harris claims regional title in Saddlebred Horse competition

STORY BY CLIF KNIGHT

W Webb Harris of Hartselle is an American Saddlebred 17-and-under com-petitor who received a first place regional award for his 2012 performanc-es at a banquet in Guntersville on Jan. 19.


2013 BRIDAL GUIDE

TThhe Be Big Dig DaayyYour guide to help you prepare and plan for your wedding day

Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Peck were married July 21,2012, at Hartselle First United Methodist Church

PHOTO BY ALYSON CLEMONS


he ring’s on your finger,

the date has been set, now

it’s time to go shopping

for your wedding gown.

Here’s what you need to know

before you go.

“Time is of the essence,”

according to Sarah Morris, a cer-

tified bridal consultant and owner

of The Something Blue Shoppe in

Hartselle.

Establish a budget—The wed-

ding gown you put on for your

walk down the aisle is probably

going to be the most expensive

and talked about thing you’ll ever

wear. That’s why it’s important

for you to decide ahead of time

how much you’re willing and

able to spend.

Make an appointment, shop

early—If you buy your wedding

gown at a full-service bridal

salon, you need to make an

The wedding dress

A Something Blue Shoppe consultantassists a bride-elect in the selectionand fitting of her bridal gown.

STORY AND PHOTOBY CLIF KNIGHT

The Something BlueShoppe sharesanswers to questions

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appointment with a bridal consultant and start the

shopping process early. Nine to 12 months before

your wedding is ideal since you’ll need a six-

month window from the time your gown is

ordered until the time it’s returned and altered—

usually several times—to fit you perfectly. Still,

some companies can turn a dress around more

quickly, if necessary. But if you have less than six

months, start shopping right away and try to be

flexible in making your decision.

Be flexible about your choice of gowns—It’s a

good idea to know what styles of wedding dresses

are available to you, as well as which trends are

popular now. That being said, most bridal salon

owners will recommend that you keep an open

mind when you first start shopping. Gowns that

look great in photos might not be so flattering on

your figure, and the style you never thought you

would like could turn you into a knockout bride.

Limit size of shopping party—“The biggest

mistake a bride-to-be can make is to bring too

many people with her when she is shopping for

her wedding gown,” said Morris. “Our preference

is that she be accompanied by the person who is

going to be the most influential in helping her

make decisions. Our bridal consultants are well

trained and experienced and take a personal inter-

est in the customer. They are there for the bride

from the first measurements to the final fitting.”

Shop with people you can trust—The

Something Blue Shoppe is one of Alabama oldest

and most successful full service bridal salons. It

offers 11 lines of bridal dresses in sizes 6 to 28,

with a full complement of headpieces, veils and

other bridal accessories.

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The following are a few tips forcouples looking to find theideal banquet hall to host theirwedding reception.ASK AROUND: Word-of-mouth is a great way to findthe right banquet hall.CONSIDER THE SIZE OF THEFACILITY: Some couples preferan intimate affair with relative-ly few guests, while others willdesire a large wedding partywith lots of guests. If your wed-ding party is small, then avoida larger facility that will appearempty. If the party is large,make sure there's adequateroom so guests won't feel likethey're sitting on top of oneanother during dinner anddessert.DON'T DOWNPLAY DECOR: Abanquet hall with an attractivedecor is not only aesthetically

appealing but can appeal to acouple's finances as well.Compare the costs of the moredecorated banquet hall withthe one that's more plain inappearance, factoring in thecost to decorate the latter, andyou might just realize the onewith more aesthetic appeal ismore affordable in the longrun.PRIORITIZE PRIVACY: Fewcouples would be open tostrangers having easy accessto their wedding reception.When shopping for a banquethall, look for one that givesyou and your guests all the pri-vacy you need. The receptionroom should be secluded fromthe rest of the hotel so otherguests walking by aren'ttempted to walk in on the fes-tivities.

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hen the time comes to walk down the aisle, more

and more couples are choosing to make the proces-

sion in a far-off land. Destination weddings are on

the rise, with researchers at TheKnot.com reporting

that roughly one in four couples who tied the knot in 2011 chose

to have a destination wedding.

Destination weddings may appear to be an ideal way to tie the

knot, but couples should know that planning such a ceremony

may be even more difficult than planning a more traditional

affair. Couples who choose to have a destination wedding must

be ready to put a significant amount of faith in a wedding plan-

ner, who is often affiliated with the resort where the couple will

be staying. Though the wedding planner may handle many of the

details concerning the ceremony and the reception, couples

should know that some of that planning will still fall on their

shoulders as well. That planning may not be so simple, so before

couples spread the word about their island wedding, it's best to

consider a few factors to determine if a destination wedding is

truly the best way to go.

• Guests: How many guests a couple hopes to invite is a great

starting point when determining if a destination wedding is for

you. Many couples who choose to have a destination wedding do

so because they prefer a more intimate ceremony. Destination

weddings are obviously more expensive for guests than a more

traditional ceremony, so many guests won't be able to afford to

attend. Couples who intend to invite many guests might want to

avoid a destination wedding.

• Locale: The destination for your destination wedding should

be a locale that holds a special place in your heart. If you haven't

traveled much as a couple and don't have a particular place in

mind, then you might find a destination wedding is more hassle

than it's worth.

• Accessibility: A common problem many couples encounter

when planning a destination wedding is the accessibility of their

chosen locale. Couples will likely have to visit the destination at

least once prior to their wedding, which will eat up some of your

wedding budget and your vacation time (which you will need to

save for the actual wedding and your honeymoon). If the locale is

a remote island that's not very accessible, that can make these

pre-wedding trips pretty stressful.

• Legality: The law is another thing couples must consider when

deciding if a destination wedding is for them. Laws vary depend-

ing on the locale, so before you commit to a specific locale, make

sure you're legally allowed to get married there and if there are

any hurdles you must clear before you can. Those hurdles might

be significant, and couples may find they're not worth the hassle.

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CALENDAR

Feb. 2Winterfest Saturday

Winterfest Saturday at Barkley

Bridge Elementary School will be

Sat., Feb. 2. The event will feature

lunch, concessions, inflatables,

games, the silent auction and more.

This fundraiser is one of the stu-

dents' favorite days of the school

year.

Feb. 4Couponing Class

Coupon class at the civic center

Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. Ron and Traci

DeWeese share their knowledge on

how to save 50% on grocery bill.

Please register and pay $10 fee no

later than Feb. 1 to reserve your

spot.

Feb. 7Pinterest Party

Valentine’s Day Pinterest Party,

Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic

Center. Making crafts and cards for

upcoming Valentine’s parties. A

$10 fee includes all needed sup-

plies and a sample to take home.

Register and pay fee by Feb. 4.

Feb. 8Valentine’s Dance

Sparkman Civic Center is having

its Annual Valentine’s Dance Fri.,

Feb. 8, from 7 to 11 p.m. The fee is

$5 per person. A king and queen

will be elected at 9 p.m. There will

be a gift table to purchase gifts for

your sweetheart. Pictures can be

purchased at $5 each. We need

more parent chaperones. If you

have any questions, please call

256-773-2581.

Les Kerr and the Bayou BandThe Princess Theatre in Decatur

welcomes Les Kerr and the Bayou

Band for a performance Feb. 8 at

7:30 p.m. Tickets prices range from

$20-$25.

Feb. 14The Del McCoury Band

The Princess Theatre welcomes

The Del McCoury Band for a per-

formance on Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets prices range from $25 -$33.

The Del McCoury Band is a living

link to the days when bluegrass

was made only in hillbilly honky-

tonks, schoolhouse shows and the

Grand Ole Opry. The legendary

bluegrass band is celebrating 50

years with its 2011 Grammy nomi-

nated CD a tribute to Bill Monroe.

Feb. 20-23“Willy Wonka”

College Street Players invites

you to come see the theatrical per-

formance of “Willy Wonka” Feb.

20-23 at the Hartselle Fine Arts

Center. For more information or

ticket prices, log on to www.col-

legestreetplayers.org.

Feb. 21New Shanghai Circus

The Princess Theatre is featuring

‘The New Shanghai Circus” Feb.

21 at 7 p.m. The New Shanghai

Sparkman Civic Center ishaving its AnnualValentine’s Dance Fri., Feb.8, from 7 to 11 p.m.

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Circus, is an innovative and inter-

nationally renowned troupe of

Chinese acrobats, aerialists and

athletes, performing acts dating

back 2,000 years ago.

Feb. 22-23Sheriff’s Rodeo

The Morgan County Sheriff’s

Rodeo will be held Feb. 22-23 at

the Morgan County Celebration

Arena. Show starts each night at 7

p.m. Adult tickets are $12 in

advance and $15 at the door.

Children’s admission (ages 5-12) is

$8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Children 4 and under are free.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Advance tick-

et sales can be purchased at the

Morgan County Sheriff’s

Department, Peoples Bank and

Morgan County Celebration Arena.

For more information, please call

256-584-6725.

Feb. 27 -28Piccadilly Circus

The Piccadilly Circus will be

held at the Morgan County

Celebration Arena at 67 Horse

Center Road, in Decatur. For more

information call 256-584-6725.

March 16HHS Follies

Hartselle High School will pres-

ent its annual Follies. More infor-

mation will be announced at a later

date.

March 23Dog Bone Hunt

Hartselle Park and Recreation

will sponsor its annual Dog Bone

Hunt on March 23, at 2 p.m. at

Sparkman Park in Pavillion 4.

There will also be a contest for

cutest dog, most unusual dog, best

Easter costume, largest dog, small-

est dog and the dog that found the

most bones. The Easter Bunny will

be available for pictures. There is

no fee or registration, however, we

ask that you have proof of dog vac-

cinations and that you keep your

dog on a leash. No more than one

dog per person, please.

March 30Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Hartselle Kiwanis Easter

Egg Hunt will be Sat., March 30,

at 10 a.m. in Sparkman Park,

between the high school baseball

field and the pavilion area. The

age divisions are 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and

9-10. There is also a division for a

special needs group. There is no

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WELLNESS

Health-wise habitsBuilding the right habits from nutritionto exercise and lifestyle choices canhelp improve and extend your life

STORY BY CLIF KNIGHT


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o the habits we keep really affect our health? You

bet they do!

All of the major causes of death – cancer, heart

disease, stroke and lung disease – can be prevented

in part by making healthy lifestyle choices

The following guides are offered by familydoctor.org to

help keep you healthy in 2013 and beyond:

Don’t smoke or use tobacco – Smoking and using tobacco

are very dangerous habits. Smoking causes 440,000 deaths in

the U.S. every year. More preventable diseases (such as

emphysema, mouth, throat and lung cancer, and heart disease)

are caused by tobacco more often than by anything else. The

sooner you quit, the better.

LIMIT HOW MUCH ALCOHOL YOU DRINK: This means no

more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for

women. One drink is equal to one can of beer (12 ounces, a 4-

ounce glass of wine or a jigger (one ounce) of liquor. Too

much alcohol can damage the liver and contribute to some

cancers, such as throat and liver cancer. Alcohol also con-

tributes to death from car wrecks, murder and suicides.

Eat healthy – A healthy diet has many health benefits. Heart

disease, certain cancers, stroke, diabetes and damage to your

arteries can be linked to what you eat. By making healthier

food choices, you can also lower your cholesterol and lose

weight.

LOSE WEIGHT IF YOU’RE OVERWEIGHT: Many Americans

are overweight. Carrying too much weight increases your risk

for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart dis-

ease, stroke, certain cancers, gall bladder disease and arthritis

in the weight-bearing joints (such as the spine, hips or knees).

A high-fiber, low-fat diet and regular exercise can help you

lose weight and keep it off.

EXERCISE: Exercise can help heart disease, high blood pres-

sure, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression. It can also help

prevent colon cancer, stroke and back injury. You’ll feel better

and keep your weight under control if you exercise regularly.

Try to exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, four to six times a week,

but remember that any amount of exercise is better than none.

DON’T SUNBATHE OR USE TANNING BEDS: Sun exposure

is linked to skin cancer, which is the most common type of

cancer in the U.S. It’s best to limit sun exposure and wear

protective clothing and hats when you are outside. Sunscreen

is also very important. It protects your skin and will help pre-

vent skin caner. Make sure you use sunscreen year round on

exposed skin, Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at

least an SPF 15 and one that blocks both UVA and UBV light.

KEEP YOUR SHOTS UP TO DATE: Adults need a tetanus-

diphtheria booster every 10 years. Your doctor may substitute

one Td booster with Tdap, which also protects you against

pertussis (whooping cough). Adults should also get a flu shot

each year. Ask your doctor if you need other shots or vac-

cines.

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Hartselle has firstmale cheerleadersin decades

Hartselle High School’sfour male cheerleadersare Aaron Baker, GrantShelton, BlaineWilliams and GriffenSteelman.

STORY AND PHOTOSBY BRENT MAZE

riffen Steelman, Aaron Baker,

Blaine Williams and Grant

Shelton are holding a position of

distinction in Hartselle High

School history.

The students are the first male cheer-

leaders for the school in nearly several

decades.

Steelman and Baker, both seniors, said

cheerleaders work just as hard as any other

athletes on the campus.

“We work out just as much for this as

we do for any other sport,” Steelman said.

“We lift weights and do exercises just like

the football team does.”

Williams said the quartet has a good

relationship with the rest of the cheerlead-

ing squad.

“The girls accepted us and we all work

well together,” Williams said. “We have a

great squad.”

Steelman said one of his highlights was

going to a summer camp at a college.

“There were 2,000 cheerleaders at that

camp and we were four of 15 males at the

camp, Steelman said. “That was fun.”


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iring up the grill is an American tradition. The

farm families who produce the food so many peo-

ple enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some

of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an

appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

Farmers like Amanda Folkens, from Iowa, Danell

Kalcevic, from Colorado, and Nicole Small, from Kansas,

have joined with more than 70 other farmer volunteers

across the country in the CommonGround program as a

way to talk with home cooks about how food is grown and

raised.

"On our farm, animal care is top priority, as it is for thou-

sands of other family farms in the U.S." said Amanda. "By

keeping our animals indoors, we make sure they are pro-

tected from predators, disease and bad weather."

To learn more about family farms and facts about your

food, visit www.FindOurCommonGround.com.

Here are some of Amanda, Danell and Nicole's favorite

grilling recipes.

Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures145 degree – Beef, pork, veal and lamb (roasts, steaks and

chops)

160 degrees – Ground meat

165 degrees – Poultry (whole, parts or ground)

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Recipes from the family farm to your backyard

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- There's no need to pay extra for poultry or pork that's labeled

hormone-free. USDA prohibits farmers from using hormones to

raise chicken and pigs.

- Nearly all beef cattle,

whether raised organically or

conventionally, spend the

majority of their lives on pas-

tures eating grass.

- Purchasing organic, grass-fed

and free-range meats does not

make them safer to consume.

These labels refer to how the

animals are raised, but all meat

and poultry can contain bacteria

that could cause illness.

- Most cases of foodborne ill-

ness can be prevented with

proper processing, handling and

cooking of food to destroy bac-

teria.

Beef Rack of RibsBeef Rack of Ribs

By Danell Kalcevic

Serves: 4 to 6

Salt (to taste)

1 tablespoon black pepper (to taste)

1 tablespoon seasoned garlic salt

(to taste)

Cayenne pepper (optional)

1 to 2 racks of beef ribs (number of racks based on number of

people)

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1/3 cup brown sugar

One bottle of favorite barbecue sauce

The night before serving, prepare rub for beef ribs (salt, pepper,

seasoned garlic salt and optional cayenne pepper). Sprinkle both

sides of ribs and then rub vigorously. Wrap in plastic wrap and

refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, place on medium temperature grill and spread

yellow mustard and brown sugar on each side of the ribs. Grill for

5 to 8 minutes until each side is slightly browned and

caramelized.

Remove ribs from grill and slice with sharp knife. Place individ-

ual ribs in a crock pot on low. Add one bottle of your favorite bar-

beque sauce. Let simmer 6 to 8 hours.

Grilled Hawaiian Ham SandwichBy Amanda Folkens

Serves: 1

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 tablespoon seasoning pepper

1 to 2 1/4-inch thick ham slices (about the

same thickness as the bread)

Cooking spray

Pineapple slices (can be fresh or

canned)

2 slices sourdough bread

Preheat grill for high heat.

Mix brown sugar with pepper

to create a rub mixture.

Using your hands, massage the

rub onto both sides of the slices

of ham. Ham slices should be

completely covered (front and

back) with brown sugar mix.

Place ham slices on sheet of

lightly greased foil, then place

onto grill.

On separate sheet of greased

foil, lay pineapple slices out,

uncovered.

Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until

brown caramelization appears

around edges of ham and pineapple.

Remove ham and pineapple from heat and assemble onto toasted

sourdough bread.

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ast October, students in Jodi Fuqua’s Real Life

101 class volunteered to make fleece throws for

military personnel on duty in Afghanistan and

other overseas locations.

The throws were sent, along with letters and personal

hygiene items, in care packages from the Blue Star

Mothers of Morgan County.

Little did the students or their teacher realize at the

time that one of the packages, along with a letter writ-

ten by class member Grace Anne Clardy, was destined

to land in the hands of an Air Force technical sergeant

from Hartselle.

When T/Sgt. Jonathan Lott opened his package, he

was getting ready to complete a three-year tour of duty

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Care package prompts Hartselle airmanto look up a student at Hartselle JuniorHigh School to say ‘thank you’

Special careOUR WAY OF LIFE

HJHS eighth grader Grace Anne Clardy meetsHartselle native Air Force T/Sgt. Jonathan Lott afterreceiving a care package and letter from her whilestationed in Germany prior to the Christmas holiday.

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in Germany and fly home in time to be

with his wife and their two daughters for

the Christmas holidays.

“I received lots of care packages that I

never opened while on duty overseas,”

Lott told Fuqua’s students when he

stopped by her class to meet Grace Anne.

“I’d always pass them on to someone else

whom I felt needed them more than I.

“But for some unknown reason I decided

to open this one,” he pointed out. “It had a

purple and gold blanket (LSU’s colors)

inside, and since I’m an Auburn fan I gave

it to one of my buddies who supports

LSU.

“When I opened Grace Anne’s letter my

interest soared. I couldn’t believe it was

written by a young lady who was attend-

ing the same school I attended as a teenag-

er. Her message was much more mature

and thoughtful than what I can remember

when I was her age. It touched my heart

and made me want to stop by the school

and meet Grace Anne and thank her after

the Christmas holiday.”

Fuqua made arrangements for Lott’s visit

after being contacted by the Blue Star

Mothers and getting permission from

Grace’s Anne’s parents, Mike and Faith

Clardy.

“I was thrilled that my letter was received

by someone from Hartselle,” said Grace

Anne. “I didn’t think it was anything spe-

cial. I just tried to make it sound like I

knew the person who was going to receive

it.”

“When you participate in a military care

project like you did last semester it makes

a positive impact,” Lott told the students.

“It touches all of us. I’ve witnessed grown

men ready to fight to get their hands on

one of the care packages.

“I want to thank you for all you do to

show honor and respect for our country’s

military personnel,” he added.

“Some of the guys don’t have close con-

tact with their families back in the states,”

he said. “Those of us who do always share

with them. Please don’t stop what you’re

doing because it makes a big difference to

us.”

Lott attended schools in Hartselle, gradu-

ating from Hartselle High in 2000. He

excelled in both soccer and wrestling.

Three days after he received his diploma,

he was undergoing basic training in San

Antonio, Texas,

Since then the aircraft mechanic flight

chief has pulled duty assignments in

Korea, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates,

Kuwait and Germany, in addition to

numerous stateside air bases. His next

assignment is at Homestead AFB, Fla.

He has completed requirements for an

associate’s degree and plans to earn a

bachelor’s degree before he retires from

the Air Force at age 37.

He is married to the former Katie Finch

of Hartselle. They have two daughters and

the family will relocate to south Florida

with him following the current school

term.

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