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Sakura serves a taste
of Japan
Fashion from
Joy’s Dance Wear
Madison Hospital
opens
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Introducing Alabama’s newest hospitalThe dream of a hospital to serve Madison and western Madison County has become a
reality. Constructed with the future in mind, Madison Hospital can grow along with the
community … up to about 200 beds. Everyone here is passionate about providing quality
care and excellent customer service. While we take care of you and your family, we
pledge to treat you like a member of our family.
Come experience the difference.
A member of the Huntsville Hospital Health System
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Welcome to our third issue of the year. If this is your fi rst time reading the magazine, let me introduce you to
who we are. Madison Publication, LLC publishes two newspapers, The Madison Record and Madison County Record. We also publish Madison Living monthly, a progress magazine, Madison Wellness and Bride Guide.
We keep busy, but it’s to make sure you with high-quality, informative products.
In this issue of Madison Living, we take you inside Madison Hospital and talk to hospital President Mary Lynn Wright. We also showcase local artist Gary Anderson’s paintings.
Joy Chang, owner of Joy’s Dance Wear, invited us into her store to photograph dancers wearing her clothes from The Dance Company’s Honor Ballet program. Tennis star Willis Mbandi gives lessons on the court.
We take you inside David and Lou Ann Lanier’s home on Maple Street. For our Let’s Eat section, get a taste of Japan at Sakura Sushi and Steak House.
We hope you enjoy what’s inside. See you next month.
Michael Hansberry
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eDiTORiAlMichael Hansberry
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Having an eye for art is considered to some as a gift, but for Gary Anderson he believes most people
could have the same gift if the desire and opportunity is there.
Anderson said his interest for art was fi rst sparked during his senior year in high school when he was a part of the yearbook staff. Anderson says he enjoyed it so much, he decided to study commercial art in college.
“I wasn’t particularly artsy as a child, but I appreciate that my parents supported me trying something different for a vocation,” Anderson says. His parents were farmers.
Anderson says he noticed his gift at the age of 20 while attending Athens State University. He concentrated on communication graphics while taking several painting classes.
“That was fun. The instructors were encouraging, and I had some success with juried exhibitions,” he adds.
After he fi nished college, he continued to paint sporadically.
“Once my children got a little older, I focused more of my spare time on painting. Now I paint mostly on weekends.”
Anderson creates his painting using photos.
“When using photos for painting, I have to remember that I’m making a painting not copying the photograph,” he says. “Sometimes, I start with an idea and then fi nd photo reference. Other times, I start by
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looking through my photos to get an idea.”Before Anderson begins to paint, he
brings the photo into Photoshop on a computer and manipulates the image so it will make a good quality painting.
“I will usually crop the photo, adjust the contrast and sometimes add or delete elements,” he says.
“Once I have the photo the way I want it, I print it and use an opaque projector to project the image on a surface, such as canvas or paper.”
He uses charcoal, pencil or paint to sketch the image. Once he has a sample line drawing on the surface, he fills the canvas or paper with layers of paint.
“Usually, my goal is to paint the entire surface, so any time I stop, the painting could be finished. Working on a painting longer defines the image more,” says Anderson.
Painting is all about the appearance and quality, Anderson says. He creates the type of painting he wants by using oil, water color or liquid paint to make a painting more transparent.
“Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments bound with a medium of oil. There are several different mediums, but linseed oil is probably the most common,” says Anderson.
Oil paint can be used on many different surfaces. Anderson says he uses cotton canvas primed with gesso and hog’s hair or synthetic bristle brushes to apply the paint.
“My paint is thinned with a solvent such as artist-grade mineral spirits,” he added.
Anderson explains that watercolor paint is a pigment suspended in a water-soluble vehicle.
“I paint on paper when I use watercolors, and the best part about using watercolors is that it’s generally more transparent than oil paint,” he says.
Anderson has painted more portraits of people and animals than landscapes. He says he wants to become better at landscapes. Someday, when Anderson has more time, he would like to paint “plein air” from life, but for now he says it’s convenient for him to paint from photographs.
“I like playing the visual ‘trick’ on the eye you get with realism,” he says. “Folks are usually very appreciative and that makes me feel good. Normally I need a couple of
months to do a painting, and the subject, as well as size, determines the price,” he added.
Anderson also plans on being a Da Vinci dogs artist for Therapy Partners benefit again this year. “I’ll be ‘helping’ a dog create a painting, and then the painting will be auctioned at Therapy Partners’ fundraiser Dog Days of Summer, he says.
Anderson paintings can be seen at the annual Athens State University alumni exhibit. Anderson says anyone who has
attended Athens State and creates art is eligible to exhibit.
“We are looking for as many Athens State alumni to participate as possible, he says. Anyone interested can contact Anderson, or visit asuart.com for more information.
Anderson’s paintings can be seen online at garyandersonart.com. If you would like more information about his art work he can be reached at [email protected] or (256) 683-8742.
Anderson does oil and watercolor paintings. He works full-time as a technical illustrator.
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left: Caroline Smelser is wearing Eurotard’s black camisole leotard with rhinestone detail across the trim. $36.99 rigHt: Caroline Clark is wearing Capezio’s ruffl ed tutu dress in black with glitter detailing. BeloW rigHt: Caroline Smelser is wearing Mondor Fantasy Ice skate dress in black with glitter detailing. $61.99 BeloW left: Briley Blomeley is wearing Capezio’s tutu fl ower dress in pink. $34.99
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Kaitlin Burge is wearing Bloch’s mesh
tie leotard in black with Capezio purple leg warmers. aBove rigHt: Kaitlin Burge is wearing a Mondor
salsa skirt and top with sequin trim. Skirt
$59.99. Top $31.99. rigHt: Kaitlin Burge is wearing Capezio’s
teal tank leotard with matching bra top.
Leotard $31.99. Bra top $19.99.
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Amaya Alexander is wearing a praise dance dress with red chiff on overly by Eurotard. $60.99 left: Aubrey Blomeley is wearing Capezio’s matching
hooded sleeve jacket with Capri pants in black with pink detailing. Top $29.99. Bottom $28.99
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Amaya Alexander is wearing a Bloch camisole leotard with front runching in black.
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Ambling through Madison’s historic district, you may miss David and Lou Ann Lanier’s home, east on Maple Street.
The Lanier family always has owned the property. The L-shaped, 10-room farmhouse is one story with 3,000 square feet. Ceilings stand at 11.5 feet throughout the home. They converted an old barn into a detached garage.
Built before the 1850s, the home predated the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
“Railroad tracks actually cut across the original front lawn, changing the house’s front to the house’s back,” Lou Ann Lanier said. The street address changed from Martin Street to Maple Street.
As custom in those days, the original house had a detached kitchen. The Laniers’ current kitchen and dining area were added later. The back porch was converted into an upper level for the sunroom. A pond was dug in 1999.
About 35 years ago, the Laniers installed vinyl siding.
“This past August, the storm knocked one of our ancient oak trees on top of the house to reveal the original structure’s handiwork, she said.
Hardwood floors went directly over floor joists and later were used as sub-flooring for newer hardwoods. All lumber measured actual dimensions.
At the bottom corner of each wall, 2-by-4s at a 45-degree angle reinforced the structure and kept it square, David Lanier said. Small, one-inch wood strips were nailed closely across each wall from top to bottom. “Red mud was pushed in between these slats to insulate the house.”
Two years ago, the Laniers built and glazed a new fireplace surround “over the old, ugly brick one. Now, it would have to be my favorite features in the house,” she said.
Living in the historic home, Lou Ann Lanier learned the art of faux finishes “to
Lanier home predates railroad
Living in the historic home, Lou Ann Lanier learned the art of faux finishes “to mask many wall areas.”
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mask many wall areas. “Anyone (visiting) can tell you I practice what I preach,” she said.
Their home has no plain painted walls. Lou Ann’s faux fi nishes account for the kitchen’s tile, sunroom’s
stonewalls and master suite’s leather. She designed “decaying Venetian plaster” in two rooms and “a raised-all-over stencil over heavily textured Venetian plaster fi nish” in daughter Alex’s room. The living room and another bedroom feature smooth Venetian plaster.
The Laniers’ children graduated from Bob Jones High School. David S. Lanier IV and wife Lauren are stationed in St. Mary’s, Ga. with the U.S. Navy, where he oversees the USS Maryland submarine’s nuclear reactors. Their children are Davey, 2, and six-month-old twins, Eli and Eleanor.
Alex Lanier is a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a full academic scholarship.
David Lanier and their children are natives of Madison. He owns and operates Lanier Construction.
“I’m an Air Force brat, born in Wareham, Mass. I ended up in Huntsville when I was 10,” Lou Ann said.
Lou Ann Lanier owns her own business, Faux and Beyond Faux Finishing Studio.
For more information, call (256) 772-8436, send email to [email protected] or visit fauxandbeyond.com.
Living in the historic home, Lou Ann Lanier learned the art of faux fi nishes “to mask many wall areas.”
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Sakura offers taste of Japan
Situated in the back of the Village Shoppes of Madison center sits one of Madison’s most delectable restaurants.
Sakura Sushi and Steak House is an upscale establishment that serves dishes not found anywhere else in North Alabama.
The restaurant serves high-quality steaks, seafood and poultry menu items. The sushi is sourced from around the world.
“When people want to find healthy Asian cuisine, they come here,” said owner Steven Lin. “People are becoming more health conscious, so we made sure to follow that trend while also serving a taste that’s pleasing to our customers.”
Pictures in the hundreds of past and current customers surround the walls in the foyer.
Paintings and statues give the restaurant its signature Japanese motif.
“We used traditional Japanese designs, bamboo and original artwork,” he added.
Cuisine
The design isn’t the only pleasing aspect of the restaurant.
The restaurant has a sushi bar, a bar for drinks and six hibachi grills.
“Our skilled hibachi chefs will prepare your dinner with a flair of knife-flinging fun,” Lin said.
He said all his chefs have gone through “rigorous” training before coming aboard.
Sakura has a sushi chef, three hibachi chefs and a head chef.
Sushi Chef Richard Li, originally from China, lived in Japan for four years to train
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snow Maki2 pieces of Tuna
2 pieces of salmon2 pieces of yellowtail fish
1 Teaspoon of tobiko (fish eggs)1 soybean paper
Ricespicy mayonnaise
Wasabi sauce
spread rice on top of soybean paper. Turn the paper over and put tuna, salmon, tobiko
and yellowtail fish in the middle. Roll with bamboo sheet and cut into eight small
pieces. spread sauce over sushi rolls.
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before moving to Manhattan for work. Lin recruited him and said he is one of the best sushi chefs he’s ever seen.
“In a hibachi restaurant, you can see how and what they’re cooking for you,” Lin said. “You know you’re getting fresh, hot food while being entertained.”
HuMble beginnings
Sakura opened in 2008. It’s a part of a
chain of restaurants in the Northeast.Lin has been in the restaurant business
for 10 years. He started out as a busboy in Pittsburgh at a sushi restaurant.
He crafted his skills while working his way up in the industry.
“I now know everything and I know what people want,” he said.
“This area has been very good for business. We have lots of regular customers and just as many new ones.”
Lin said the weekends are usually busy, so it’s best to call and make reservations during those times.
Sakura is located at 12090 Suite P, County Line Road. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 12:30 p.m.
For more information, visit Sakuramadison.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Sushi Chef Richard Li lived in Japan for four years until moving to Manhattan where he seasoned his skills. He’s known for making French and traditional-style sushi. Gyoza is popular pan-fried dumplings appetizer. Chef Ricky Zhu entertains guests with a spectacular fire, knife and volcano show while preparing their meals. Sakura has three hibachi chefs. From left, Sushi Chef Richard Li, Hibachi Chef Ricky Zhu, busboy Jose Mazi, waitress Stella Li, Head Chef Paco Chen, waiter Guowu Chen and Hibachi Chef Ben Chen.
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summer Roll2 pieces of shrimp tempura 3 Pieces of crab meatHalf a piece of apple1 cup of riceMiso saucespicy mayo sauceseaweed paper
spread rice on top of seaweed paper. Turn the paper over and put two pieces of shrimp tempura in the middle. Cut apple into thin slices and put on top of shrimp. Roll seaweed paper with bamboo sheet. Put spicy crab meat on top of roll. Cut into eight or 10 pieces. Add miso sauce on top.
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Chicken Yakitori1 piece of chicken breast
1 cup of carrots1 onion
1 piece of steamed broccoli
Cut chicken breast into eight pieces. grill chicken until golden brown. Put chicken
pieces, carrots and onion onto sticks. Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken. Chicken can
be substituted with steak.
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Madison’s hospital strives to be patient-oriented
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After 10 years and 71 million dollars, Madison’s own hospital is finally open.
Madison Hospital is the first hospital to be constructed in Alabama since the 1970s.
When everything is phased in, services will include maternity care, various surgery procedures, non-invasive cardiology, intensive care and general medicine inpatient care.
The hospital does not offer neonatal intensive care or services for those in critical need. Those patients would need to go to Huntsville Hospital.
“We are a small community hospital and the volume would not be substantial enough that will allow us to care for open heart surgery, cardio catheterization labs and major trauma,” said Hospital President Mary Lynn Wright. “You want to go to a hospital that provides those services in large volumes like Huntsville Hospital.”
Wright added that as the hospital grows, more services would come available.
“With this community growing rapidly, we needed health care in this area,” Wright said. “While Huntsville Hospital is only 15 minutes away, with traffic, it could be problematic to get there quickly.”
Wright said one of her main goals is to ensure that the hospital is patient-focused and oriented.
One aspect of this is allowing 24-hour access to patients in intensive care. The entire campus will be smoke-free, and all personnel will have color-coordinated uniforms according to his or her title.
Fewer classifications of employees will visit rooms to limit the number of interruptions so patients can become familiar with the staff member helping them.
The 230,000-square-foot facility boasts state-of-the-art surgical equipment, five operating rooms, 24/7 ED and a Healing Garden designed to provide a peaceful
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The hospital has a 24/7 emergency department, 12 exam rooms and three triage rooms. The cafeteria and dining area are located on the first floor. The hospital’s ambiance reflects that of a hotel and a hospital, according to President Mary Lynn Wright. Madison Hospital houses a mother/baby unit on the second floor.
Officials made sure no cords or equipment were on the floor in surgery rooms.
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outside atmosphere for patients to relax.She said the hospital’s ambience is more reflective of a hotel
than a hospital. Madison Hospital offers 17 medicine beds, 20 surgical beds,
19 mother/baby beds, four beds in the Intensive Care Unit, five operating rooms and 12 exam rooms. Wright said those 60 beds will eventually expand to 200 beds once the need is there.
Always thinking ahead, hospital staff built shell space on the fifth floor so when that need does come, space would already be available to open immediately.
“We’re in the right path for the airport, so we built it as tall as we could,” Wright said.
That, too, will open once the hospital grows. A new wing can also be added to the south side of the hospital.
“This is all due to excellent pre-planning,” Wright said. “We tried to think of everything we possibly could. Some of the beauty of it is that we have a lot of experience at Huntsville Hospital, and we were able to take what worked there and implement it here. We modified the things that didn’t work to make them better.”
Upcoming eventsHUntsville classic Dinner
anD concertMadison Hospital benefit to feature Foreigner
Renowned music group Foreigner will perform at the 24th annual Huntsville Classic Dinner Thursday, May 10 at the Von Braun Center Arena.
Concert-only tickets are available for $25 per person at ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster outlet or at the VBC Box Office.
2012 Classic Schedule
Huntsville Classic Dinner & Concert Featuring ForeignerThursday, May 10Von Braun Center Arena5:30 p.m.-Complimentary Cocktail Hour7 p.m. Seated Dinner and Destination Auction8:30 p.m.- Foreigner Concert
HUntsville classic golf toUrnament
Saturday, May 12Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove8:30 a.m.-Breakfast & Registration10 a.m. Shotgun StartAfter the tournament-New Car Dealers Par 3 Shoot-out. Dinner and awards aeremony.
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An idea for a new company visualized for Resa Ross while searching a parking lot for her car. She and husband
Boyce Ross own Antenna Poms. On her car antenna, she had placed an
easy-to-see ribbon, which had become
frayed and needed replacing. Within a year, her product came to life after finding vendors with materials to manufacture Antenna Poms in various colors.
Boyce Ross made the first prototype and completed their manufacturing setup. “Over the last four years, we’ve both manufactured thousands of Antenna Poms,” Resa Ross said.
Their motto is “Support Your Team with
Flying Colors.” In 2007, Antenna Poms opened as
a fundraising supplier to schools and organizations. An Antenna Pom costs $5, with wholesale cost depending on order quantity. “Most groups make at least 50-percent profit,” Ross said.
Antenna Poms are available for most local schools and all SEC team colors, in stock and ready to deliver or ship in a couple of
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LEFT: Resa Ross and her husband Boyce own Anenna Poms. ABOVE LEFT: Ross makes the products herself. ABOVE RIGHT: Antenna Poms are available for most local schools and all SEC team colors, in stock and ready to deliver or ship in a couple of days.
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days. A two or three custom-color mixture can ship in two to three weeks.
“I’ve worked for Varsity Spirit Fashion for 14 years as a sales rep,” Ross said. Ross provides cheer and dance apparel and accessories to all schools, youth groups and colleges and became familiar with these people in Madison, Morgan and Limestone counties.
Most teams order their own school color, along with the biggest sellers -- University of Alabama and Auburn University. The Rosses have shipped to 12 states. Design World in Madison carries Alabama and Auburn Antenna Poms, which sell out regularly.
People also place Antenna Poms on the dashboard, rearview mirrors, Christmas trees and on ‘spirit sticks.’
“We’ve given pink Antenna Poms to the Breast Care Center. They handed them out as ladies came in for mammograms and at the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run,” Ross said. “It’s very exciting to drive around town or even out of town and spot Antenna Poms on many vehicles.”
The Rosses identifi ed their niche by fi nding groups with team spirit needing a fundraiser, along with relationships with local schools and college towns. “Everyone loves to support their school or college teams,” she said. “This is a one-of-a-kind product that they won’t fi nd anywhere else.”
Outside the team markets, they also have sold to organizations known by their ‘colors’. “They love the visibility with Antenna Poms,” Ross said.
“Samples make the product sell itself,” Ross said. She carries Alabama and Auburn Antenna Poms in her vehicle. “If I see one in a parking lot that needs replacing, I leave them a new one under their windshield wiper with a business card.”
Boyce and Resa Ross moved to Huntsville from Kentucky in 1983 and then to Madison in 1991 with their three children for the schools and community involvement. He is director of engineering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For more information, call 256-895-6695, send email to [email protected] or visit antennapoms.com.
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Mbandi making racket on court
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Willis Mbandi is living the American dream.
The 27-year-old Kenyan native has
become one of premier tennis players in our area after only living here since 2004.
Mbandi’s serve is just as dynamic as other pros. What sets him apart is his solid performance on the court.
He fell in love with the game when he was 11. He said he was attracted to the game after a friend had taken him to play one day.
“I was on the court for my very first time, and one of the coaches looked at me and asked had I played before,” he said. “She said I had a natural swing and that I should consider playing,”
From that point on, Mbandi said his free time was spent on the court learning and perfecting the game.
He has had the opportunity to compete in the nationals against Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya and a host of other countries. He was also the National Junior Champion in Kenya in 1999.
While competing with different countries, Mbandi was ranked top 15 among other junior players within the International Tennis Federation. His rankings led him to college at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he was offered a full tennis scholarship.
“While there, I was still able to compete in tournaments held in my own country during the summer. I played in the Davis Cup tournament in 2003 held in Italy and again in 2005 in Egypt,” he said.
He said his most exciting experience as a tennis player was during the Davis Cup tournament in 2003; his team won the promotion to Zone 3, Euro-Africa.
Mbandi graduated in 2006 with a
degree in management information systems, but his love for tennis led him to his current position, tennis director, at Dublin Park.
“I decided to take up coaching in tennis teaching junior and adult programs,” he said.
Mbandi says he never thought about giving up tennis. He said it’s always been a part of him.
“I strongly believe that everyone should grow to know and like the game,” he says. “After most people learn the game, they
tend to stick to the game and tennis is for any age. It’s a lifelong sport.”
Mbandi emphasizes a lot on the correct technique.
“With the correct technique, you’ll be able to progress in the game,” he says.
Mbandi says teaching his students the correct way allows them to be quicker, last longer and able to play without injures.
By studying Mbandi’s motion, you can identify all the basic elements that go into building a supersonic serve. Mbandi offers five tips to better your serve.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT ON PAGE 38: Willis Mbandi said he first “fell in love” with tennis at age 11. While competing with different countries, Mbandi was ranked top 15 among other junior players within the International Tennis Federation. He is currently the tennis director at Dublin Park. ABOVE: Mbandi received a full scholarship to Alabama A&.M.
tips• You must have the correct grip, which is called the continental grip.• Develop an effortless rhythm.• Ball toss, because your serve is as
good as your toss.• A good throwing action.• Practice.
Mbandi allows his players to get the most out of their ability on a consistent basis. He offers classes
beginning at four years old to adult classes.
Mbandi says tennis has been a great game for him; you work hard, put in practice and remember you’re responsible for your own results.
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32 Degrees, A yogurt bar32 Degrees, A yogurt bar grand opening held Friday, Jan. 27.
1. Alaina, chloee and Lisa burnham and kathleen grosvenor
2. Aiden and Samantha brinkley
3. cammeron williams, karso Lankford and kimberly Stram
4. Amanda Harrison, Rick Dunphy and Paget Pizit
5. kaki morrow and Hope wallace
6. Austin Elrod, Danielle cutshall and Lauren Tuten
7. margraet, miley, Jack and Lori martin
8. maya and melissa Newman
9. Natalie Pittis, Lauren Jones and brenda buschmann
10. carolyn Sipiek and mayor Paul Finley
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Alabama credit union after hoursThe madison chamber of commerce held its monthly business after hours event at Alabama credit union Thursday, Feb. 2.
1. william Figueroa and chuck makarov
2. Henry Hammonds, william Figueroa and Fern Jones
3. Felecia mcinnish, Steve Rousseu and Pam Sparks
4. Steven Rice
5. Joe knoch and Steven Levy
6. william Figueroa, Tabitha ivey, Jim Durham and Susan Voiers
7. Susan massotti, Richard king and Samantha brinkley
8. Linda Putnam and Lawrence Taylor-Duncan
9. June Landrum, brady wakefield and kelly Jones
10. Tina buchanan and mike goodman
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keith graham farmer’s Insurance ribbon cuttingThe madison chamber of commerce held a ribbon cutting for keith graham, an independent Farmer’s insurance agent Thursday, Jan 12.graham’s offices are located at 9059 madison blvd., Suite L.
1. Leah igo, Denton and martha kimbrough
2. Sheri Fry and Jessica Smith
3. mary kelley and michael Flanagan
4. mayor Paul Finley and michael Flanagan
5. Police chief Larry muncey and
Lori king-Taylor
6. matt and Jessica Smith
7. keith graham, Dean knight and Renee graham
8. keith graham and Doug kiser
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bob Jones rotc military ball
The bob Jones ROTc military ball was held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Redstone Officers’ and civilians club on Redstone Arsenal.
1. Hillary Hoell and Joseph Edwards
2. Natalie williams and Austin Neal
3. Victoria bingham, mitchell Stease and micahaela gardner
4. Tavis malone and Alex Ogden
5. monique Dixon and brandon Attanasio
6. brett mccracken and Leslie Hammond
7. Jarrod moore and Nichole Rodes
8. connor cook, Lee Lownan, Amy mguyen and chris marris
9. mayor Paul and Judy Finley and Jackson Teubert
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state of the city addressThe annual mayoral State of the city address was held Friday, Jan. 20 at the u.S. Space and Rocket center.
1. Shea and Sarah brewer
2. Dana Trulock and Phoebe Steele
3. geraldine mcNamara
4. Erica Slone, Liz Dubbereley and christina Smith
5. Steve and Amanda Holland
6. kelly butler, Tim Holcombe, Ronica Ondocsin, melanie williard and Troy Trulock
7. Tammy Palmer and Stephanie kirby
8. Rodney Pennywall, mckenzie crisp, Philip crisp and Frank williams
9. myra Sawyer and christy Hawkins Dunn
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10. Tyler Finley, Eula battle, mary Reynalds, Dr. Julie Finley, martha Finley and mayor Paul Finley
11. Joe and Joan knoch and walt Tennessee
12. Jannett melton, Lori Daniel and Sady Zayas
13. Dr. Dee Folwer and marcia Fowler
14. michelle Nesin and Lori king-Taylor
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