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Go inside one of Madison’s historic homes19 Front Street
Pudelski keeps your animals safe, sound
Just Homelike
Main Street Café offers holiday alternatives
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who choose Crestwood. With advanced technology and a
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Another month has passed and another issue has been put to bed. The November edition of Madison
Living not only captures Madison’s unique essence, it also profiles the city’s businesses and residents. Each month, Madison Publications, LLC publishes the Living magazine, spotlighting what makes our community great.
In this issue, we’ve compiled stories to service your life in the areas of health, food, entertainment and education. Cindy Sensenberger, owner of Main Street Café, shares how she got into the restaurant business, and provides some of her favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Chris and Lynn Crumbly, owners of one of Madison’s prestigious historic homes, lets you inside. Steve Swann, owner of Madison Cycles, gives you tips on staying healthy and in shape during the holiday season.
As Madison’s only magazine, we strive to provide you with the quality, accurate and informative stories that separate us from other communities. Pick up a copy or two in shopping venues, City Hall, eateries, the Chamber of Commerce and physician and real estate offices near you. Enjoy.
Erica Slone, Publisher
FROM THE
PUBLISHER
One Hospital Drive • Huntsville, Alabama 35801crestwoodmedcenter.com
As your full service community hospital, Crestwood offers a
wide range of medical services including outpatient surgery,
emergency care, cardiology, women’s services and much
more. It is our mission to serve our community by providing
the highest level of quality patient care, clinical excellence
and service excellence for all patients and their families
who choose Crestwood. With advanced technology and a
caring team of health professionals, Crestwood is right here
to meet your health care needs. Ask your doctor about
Crestwood.
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Behavioral Health Services
Cardiology
Emergency Department
Gastroenterology
Maternity Center & Women’s Services
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging
Outpatient/ Inpatient Surgery
Sleep Center
Therapy Services
Total Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Blue Distinction
Vascular Lab
Vein Center
Women’s Center with Digital Mammography
150 Private Patient Rooms
Crestwood is Proud to be Your Full Service Hospital
Another month has passed and another issue has been put to bed. The November edition of Madison
Living not only captures Madison’s unique essence, it also profi les the city’s businesses and residents. Each month, Madison Publications, LLC publishes the Living magazine, spotlighting what makes our community great.
In this issue, we’ve compiled stories to service your life in the areas of health, food, entertainment and education. Cindy Sensenberger, owner of Main Street Café, shares how she got into the restaurant business, and provides some of her favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Chris and Lynn Crumbly, owners of one of Madison’s prestigious historic homes, lets you inside. Steve Swann, owner of Madison Cycles, gives you tips on staying healthy and in shape during the holiday season.
As Madison’s only magazine, we strive to provide you with the quality, accurate and informative stories that separate us from other communities. Pick up a copy or two in shopping venues, City Hall, eateries, the Chamber of Commerce and physician and real estate offi ces near you. Enjoy.
Erica Slone, Publisher
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There are few things that are as comforting as curling up under a quilt on a cold night. If that quilt is made by someone you love, it seems to have an extra warmth and comfort.
The owners and teachers at Quilters Combo in Madison offer the knowledge and materials to create traditional and whimsical quilts. The fabric room is a kaleidoscope of color, with bolts of fabric that change with the seasons and class sample quilts hanging on the walls. Listening to Kat Norman talk about the templates and fabrics makes you want to start on your own quilt right away.
Norman and co-owner Judy Balance opened the shop almost five years ago in the basement of Miller Plaza, offering quilting supplies and embroidery services. It wasn’t long before the embroidery portion of the business was dropped as more fabrics and classes were added to the store. The store will celebrate its fifth anniversary on April 2 of next year.
Quilters Combo carries fun fabrics for creating children’s quilts, including 3-D fabrics, some which glow in the dark, and fun holiday designs. Norman is available to help with fabric selections and supports the use of unusual color combinations and designs.
“Around here, you will often hear, why not?” she said.The quilting classes, for beginners to advanced quilters, are
held in a separate portion of the basement. There, you will find
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ARTS & CULTURE Quilters Combo
“The best part of running the store is I get to play with fabric and the customers have become family.”
— Kat Norman
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There are few things that are as comforting as curling up under a quilt on a cold night. If that quilt is made by someone you love, it seems to have an extra warmth and comfort.
The owners and teachers at Quilters Combo in Madison offer the knowledge and materials to create traditional and whimsical quilts. The fabric room is a kaleidoscope of color, with bolts of fabric that change with the seasons and class sample quilts hanging on the walls. Listening to Kat Norman talk about the templates and fabrics makes you want to start on your own quilt right away.
Norman and co-owner Judy Balance opened the shop almost fi ve years ago in the basement of Miller Plaza, offering quilting supplies and embroidery services. It wasn’t long before the embroidery portion of the business was dropped as more fabrics and classes were added to the store. The store will celebrate its fi fth anniversary on April 2 of next year.
Quilters Combo carries fun fabrics for creating children’s quilts, including 3-D fabrics, some which glow in the dark, and fun holiday designs. Norman is available to help with fabric selections and supports the use of unusual color combinations and designs.
“Around here, you will often hear, why not?” she said.The quilting classes, for beginners to advanced quilters, are
held in a separate portion of the basement. There, you will fi nd
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Quilters Combo
PAGE 6: Kat Norman prepares fabric for Halloween quilt quarters. ABOVE: One of many colorful designs to be found on the walls at Quilters Combo. LEFT: Quilters Combo carries fun fabrics for creating children’s quilts, including 3-D fabrics, some, which glow in the dark, and fun holiday designs.
“The best part of running the store is I get to play with fabric and the customers have become family.”
— Kat Norman
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tables set up for sewing machines and walls hung with quilts in progress from the beginning quilting class.
The youngest student the shop has had was 10 years old.Classes offered at Quilters include techniques for creating
more than quilts. Purses, clothing, cloth bleaching and coloring on fabric have also been offered.
New ideas and techniques are continuously found and presented by the instructors.
The classroom is also home to the Ann Yelle Memorial Library, which belongs to the Madison Station Quilters Guild. The guild has more than 130 members and meets in the council chambers in Madison City Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Many quilters who frequent the shop are couples.“They each have their own style and most have their own work
spaces as well,” Norman says. “Quilting isn’t just for women, men have become involved, too.”
Quilters Combo keeps an up-to-date website with class offerings, listings of quilt guild meetings, quilt shows, items for sale and tips. The website also offers recipes.
“The best part of running the store is that I get to play with fabric and the customers have become family,” Norman says.
LEFT: Bright and whimsical elephant quilt pattern and fabrics. BELOW: The classroom is also home to the Ann Yelle Memorial Library, which belongs to the Madison Station Quilters Guild. BOTTOM: Karin Martinez in the beginning quilt class with her quilt in progress behind displayed in the background.
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LEFT: Bright and whimsical elephant quilt pattern and fabrics. BELOW: The classroom is also home to the Ann Yelle Memorial Library, which belongs to the Madison Station Quilters Guild. BOTTOM: Karin Martinez in the beginning quilt class with her quilt in progress behind displayed in the background.
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Skyler, Domestic Medium Hair belongs to Blue Sky Pet Spa.
Blue Sky Pet SpaRory Konnece, Great Dane, belongs to E
mily Konnece of Madison.
Kiwi Bocchino, Chihuahua belongs to Tessa Bocchino of Madison.
Beauty Hutt, a Hairless Chinese
Crested belongs to Melody Hutt of Madison.
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Lizzie Lu Gray, Malti-Huahua belongs to Janet Gray.
Lizzie Lu Gray, Malti-Huahua belongs to Janet Gray.
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Eliza Carroll, Maltese belongs to Ron Carroll in Madison.
Kiwi, Chihuahua belongs to Tessa Bocchino of Madison.
Savvy Sheehy, Powder Puff Chinese Crested
belongs Jessica Shueehy.
Lizzie Lu Gray, Malti-Huahua belongs to Janet Gray.
Roscoe Jibson, Chihuahua belongs to Ted Jibson.
Maddie Slone, a Yorkshire Terr
ier belongs to Erica Slone of Madison.
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The house at
19 Front StreetWritten bY JAnelle thomAs
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HOME
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Chris and Lynn Crumbly’s home at 19 Front St. is one of a kind
in Madison’s historic district. With its six bedrooms, four bathrooms, six porches and eight fireplaces, the Crumbly’s are never lacking on space for their family of four, including two dogs. Chris has worked for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center for more than 20 years, and since purchasing the house in January, he has also taken up the ongoing family project of restoring, renovating and enhancing their new home.
The Crumbly’s had originally planned to build a custom designed house on six acres of land on the edge of Madison’s city limits. After about a year of planning, the entire thing fell apart due to title issues with the seller. Chris and Lynn had already sold their home and moved the family to an apartment so they knew it was time for plan B. Their Realtors, Joe and Renaye Wilmer, immediately began showing them houses across all of Madison, but they kept coming back to 19 Front St.
“After a few weeks of prayer and consideration, we jumped in and never looked back,” Chris said.
With the help of a builder, Aaron Swearingen, the couple developed a plan. Upon purchase of the house, demolition began immediately.
Lynn quickly realized the huge commitment of time and money the structural enhancements required such as foundation work, insulation,
PAGE 15: The historic home was purchased by the Crumbly’s in 2011 and underwent major renovations.ABOVE: The kitchen and family room was completely redone for a more modern feel. Lynn says the kitchen is the heart of the home.
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new plumbing and wiring. Although these timely projects were essential to the soundness and safety of the house, Lynn said it was “very” frustrating to work so hard without being able to see any results.
The Crumbly’s and their two sons, Preston, 17, and Clayton, 9, were finally able to move into the home the last weekend in May.
“It was apparent that this house was well loved by all
ABOVE: The original wallpaper still remains
in the parlor located downstairs. ABOVE
RIGHT: A window from one of the couple’s
past homes now serves as a decorative piece to a bookstand
purchased in Nashville. The piece was an
actual window in one of the Crumbly’s first
homes. FAR RIGHT: The home features
double staircases in the grand hallway.RIGHT: A Clawfoot
tub in the master bathroom. The
bathroom was added during the home’s
renovation.
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new plumbing and wiring. Although these timely projects were essential to the soundness and safety of the house, Lynn said it was “very” frustrating to work so hard without being able to see any results.
The Crumbly’s and their two sons, Preston, 17, and Clayton, 9, were fi nally able to move into the home the last weekend in May.
“It was apparent that this house was well loved by all
who lived here over the years.” the couple said, “But with all historic homes, eventually major repairs are needed.”
The entire process, that most often seems never-ending, has become an entire family affair.
“Lynn’s mother, Imogene Odom, has been there for us the entire time — bringing us food, encouraging us and now sewing our new draperies,” Chris said.
Over the summer, Preston and Clayton built a spectacular
brick patio from the reclaimed bricks of three chimneys that Chris took down one brick at a time. Even some of the family’s friends pitched in to help during the ongoing process.
It was hard for the Crumbly’s to respond when asked to name their favorite feature of their new home. They said that they loved the land and the many porches. They named a few of the features inside the home such as all of the fi replaces
in every room that have very different and interesting mantles and that the original lead crystal chandeliers still hang in the dining room.
It is really hard for them to say that one thing is their favorite since they love the house for what it is.
“We know that 19 Front St. is Madison’s house, but we understand that this is our time to take care of it,” Lynn said.
“After a few weeks of prayer and consideration, we jumped in and never looked back.”
— Chris Crumbly
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The Main
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Located in the heart of downtown sits one of the city’s
most popular eateries.Main Street Café is a staple
restaurant in Madison.The restaurant’s owner,
Cindy Sensenberger, described it’s flavor as Southern gourmet.
“It’s good comfort food,” Sensenberger says. “The recipes are a combination of everyone involved from me, to my husband, to our chef.”
One aspect of Main Street Sensenberger prides herself on is knowing that all the food is made in-house. Only a few items such as ribeyes are bought frozen or pre-fixed.
“About 95 percent of everything is made within the restaurant,” she says. “Our mashed potatoes are real, the green beans, squash casserole. Everything is made here.”
Sensenberger grows a lot of the fruits and vegetables in the garden in her back yard, such as squash, tomatoes, cilantro, rosemary and mint tea.
“I like the freshness … the flavor,” she explains. “And I don’t like chemicals.”
With a view of the famous Madison Roundhouse and train track, Main Street offers country cooking with a taste of elegance.
Sensenberger opened Main Street in 2000.
She previously owned Shelley’s Iron Gate in Decatur. It closed in ‘97 and she moved to Madison in ‘98.
“My husband gave me one year to find a new business before we would auction off the equipment ,” she says.
The building was used as a gift shop before Cindy took over. She is now leasing it from the city.
“I liked the quaintness of it, and the proximity to my house,” she laughed. She lives in one of the historic homes downtown.
Huntsville is Sensenberger’s hometown. She moved to Kentucky in 1971 for 10 years. Her husband, a developer, moved the family to Canada for 10 years. While there, Sensenberger opened Cindy Ann restaurant with her sister-in-law. Sensenberger claims to have introduced catfish to the area in Canada.
“I had a buffet line with fried catfish and they said they hope I wasn’t going to serve that ‘muddy stuff,’” she said. “After everyone got their plates, they asked what it was and I said catfish.”
She had to move back to the area in ’91 when her father fell ill.
CuisineExecutive Chef Russell
Tomson has worked at Main Street for nine years.
PAGE 21: One aspect of Main Street Sensenberger prides herself on is knowing that all the food is made in-house. TOP: Executive Chef Russell Tomson said Main Street serves cuisine not found anywhere else in the area. ABOVE: Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Reservations can be made for a group of five or more. RIGHT: Main Street Cafe ownwer Cindy Sensenberger.
“About 95 percent of everything is made within the restaurant. Our mashed potatoes are real, the green beans, squash casserole. Everything is made here.”
— Cindy Sensenberger
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Located in the heart of downtown sits one of the city’s
most popular eateries.Main Street Café is a staple
restaurant in Madison.The restaurant’s owner,
Cindy Sensenberger, described it’s flavor as Southern gourmet.
“It’s good comfort food,” Sensenberger says. “The recipes are a combination of everyone involved from me, to my husband, to our chef.”
One aspect of Main Street Sensenberger prides herself on is knowing that all the food is made in-house. Only a few items such as ribeyes are bought frozen or pre-fixed.
“About 95 percent of everything is made within the restaurant,” she says. “Our mashed potatoes are real, the green beans, squash casserole. Everything is made here.”
Sensenberger grows a lot of the fruits and vegetables in the garden in her back yard, such as squash, tomatoes, cilantro, rosemary and mint tea.
“I like the freshness … the flavor,” she explains. “And I don’t like chemicals.”
With a view of the famous Madison Roundhouse and train track, Main Street offers country cooking with a taste of elegance.
Sensenberger opened Main Street in 2000.
She previously owned Shelley’s Iron Gate in Decatur. It closed in ‘97 and she moved to Madison in ‘98.
“My husband gave me one year to find a new business before we would auction off the equipment ,” she says.
The building was used as a gift shop before Cindy took over. She is now leasing it from the city.
“I liked the quaintness of it, and the proximity to my house,” she laughed. She lives in one of the historic homes downtown.
Huntsville is Sensenberger’s hometown. She moved to Kentucky in 1971 for 10 years. Her husband, a developer, moved the family to Canada for 10 years. While there, Sensenberger opened Cindy Ann restaurant with her sister-in-law. Sensenberger claims to have introduced catfish to the area in Canada.
“I had a buffet line with fried catfish and they said they hope I wasn’t going to serve that ‘muddy stuff,’” she said. “After everyone got their plates, they asked what it was and I said catfish.”
She had to move back to the area in ’91 when her father fell ill.
CuisineExecutive Chef Russell
Tomson has worked at Main Street for nine years.
He says people come to Main Street because it’s food that can’t be found anywhere else in the area.
For Thanksgiving, the restaurant serves special dishes to celebrate the holiday.
“People want something other than the ordinary Thanksgiving food,” he says. “I could do the turkey and the ham, but it gives people another take on Thanksgiving.”
His favorite dish is the Poulet, a cornbread stuffing with layered chicken in the middle topped with mushroom sauce and cheese.
“That’s what everyone comes here to eat,” he says. “It’s out of the ordinary.”
Tomson never had formal culinary training. He has worked with many chefs throughout his career and has honed his craft to appeal to the most critical taste buds.
“You have to know what people want. It’s all about taste. When you’re cooking, you want what you think is good to be good for the customers,” he says.
“About 95 percent of everything is made within the restaurant. Our mashed potatoes are real, the green beans, squash casserole. Everything is made here.”
— Cindy Sensenberger
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1 Tbsp. plain gelatin12 oz. Cherry gelatin3 cups boiling water1/4 Tbsp. salt1 cup cranberry juice1 can whole cranberry sauce1 cup finely chopped apples1/4 cup chopped pecans
Pour boiling water into large bowl with plain and cherry gelatins. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients, stir well. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Pour into pan and refrigerate until congealed.
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Cranberry Congealed Salad1 red pepper, diced1 green pepper, diced1/2 white onion, diced1/2 red onion, diced1/4 cup jalapeño, diced4 cups mango chunks1 1/2 oz. olive oil1 1/2 oz. apple cider vinegar3 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing mix
Mango Salsa
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1 red pepper, diced1 green pepper, diced1/2 white onion, diced1/2 red onion, diced1/4 cup jalapeño, diced4 cups mango chunks1 1/2 oz. olive oil1 1/2 oz. apple cider vinegar3 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing mix
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
Mango Salsa
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Spiced Hot Tea5 cups water
5 tea bags2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cherry Jell-o16 oz. orange juice
16 oz. pineapple juice1/2 cup lemon juice
Boil water with cinnamon and cloves for about 20 minutes. Add
tea bags and turn off heat. Let stand about 5 minutes. Strain cloves and cinnamon out of tea. Put strained
tea in a container and add all other ingredients, stir well and add enough
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Peanut Butter Pie1/4 cup lemon juice1 can sweetened condensed milk1 16 oz. jar crunchy peanut butter2 16 oz. container Cool Whip2 chocolate pie shells
Mix juice, milk and peanut butter in mixing bowl until blended then fold in Cool Whip until creamy. Divide the mixture evenly between the pie shells, then freeze. When serving, top with chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. Makes 2 pies.
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Spiced Hot Tea5 cups water
5 tea bags2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cherry Jell-o16 oz. orange juice
16 oz. pineapple juice1/2 cup lemon juice
Boil water with cinnamon and cloves for about 20 minutes. Add
tea bags and turn off heat. Let stand about 5 minutes. Strain cloves and cinnamon out of tea. Put strained
tea in a container and add all other ingredients, stir well and add enough
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Peanut Butter Pie1/4 cup lemon juice1 can sweetened condensed milk1 16 oz. jar crunchy peanut butter2 16 oz. container Cool Whip2 chocolate pie shells
Mix juice, milk and peanut butter in mixing bowl until blended then fold in Cool Whip until creamy. Divide the mixture evenly between the pie shells, then freeze. When serving, top with chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. Makes 2 pies.
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It’s that time of year when the weather is cool and the food is plentiful.
Some make the excuse to not get outside and exercise because of the cold weather that, in concert with an abundance of food, can lead to packing on the pounds.
Steve Swann, owner of Madison Cycles, said that should deter people from getting out and burning calories.
If you’re not the type to fancy running or hiking, Swann suggests cycling as an alternative.
“Cycling is an awesome way to get fi t, burn some
calories and have fun,” Swann says. “Cycling is a non weight-bearing exercise, as opposed to running and other sports, which allows most people to participate in the sport for much longer.”
Swann says some people can run well into old age, but he’s not one of them.
“My body is just not built for running without injury, but I can ride” he says. “Many times, people will come to us at Madison Cycles, and they have ran all their life, and enjoy it. But, they are fi nding that the years have taken a toll and they can’t run like they used to.”
One advantage to cycling
is the non weight-bearing aspect, which allows fi tness enthusiasts to participate in an activity that gets them outside in the fresh air.
“It gets their blood moving and lungs working, just like running,” Swann says. “Don’t get me wrong, running is awesome exercise, however, cycling can be a sport that you can do for much longer and to a greater age.”
Swann says cycling helps keep weight in check. He uses a power meter to let him know how many calories he has burned on a ride.
“I got into cycling for the fi tness aspect, along with the freedom and sense of exploration that comes with long rides in the county,” Swann says. “The social aspect of cycling, being able to ride and have a conversation with other riders in between the hard efforts, is one thing that really keeps me motivated.”
Swann says the shop does see an increase in business during the fall and winter seasons.
“Cycling is an awesome way to get fit, burn some calories and have fun.”
— Steve Swann
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calories and have fun,” Swann says. “Cycling is a non weight-bearing exercise, as opposed to running and other sports, which allows most people to participate in the sport for much longer.”
Swann says some people can run well into old age, but he’s not one of them.
“My body is just not built for running without injury, but I can ride” he says. “Many times, people will come to us at Madison Cycles, and they have ran all their life, and enjoy it. But, they are finding that the years have taken a toll and they can’t run like they used to.”
One advantage to cycling
is the non weight-bearing aspect, which allows fitness enthusiasts to participate in an activity that gets them outside in the fresh air.
“It gets their blood moving and lungs working, just like running,” Swann says. “Don’t get me wrong, running is awesome exercise, however, cycling can be a sport that you can do for much longer and to a greater age.”
Swann says cycling helps keep weight in check. He uses a power meter to let him know how many calories he has burned on a ride.
“I got into cycling for the fitness aspect, along with the freedom and sense of exploration that comes with long rides in the county,” Swann says. “The social aspect of cycling, being able to ride and have a conversation with other riders in between the hard efforts, is one thing that really keeps me motivated.”
Swann says the shop does see an increase in business during the fall and winter seasons.
About Madison CyclesMadison Cycles, 8760
Madison Blvd., is a full service bicycle store.
The store stocks and sells bicycles, parts, accessories and clothing. The store also has a repair and maintenance department.
“Where we strive for a two-day turnaround,” Swann says. “We have a lot of folks who get road bikes from us, many of whom enjoy competing in triathlons, but we also have a very popular bike from Electra, the Townie, which is a super-comfortable, fun to ride ‘neighborhood’ bike.”
Swann says the shop sees an increase in business during the fall and winter seasons.
Swann opened Madison Cycles in 1996.
He started from a small room with accessories, parts and clothing.
“I’ve always loved riding, racing, going on group rides and staying fit,” he says. “I’ve always had a mechanical aptitude for fixing and tuning mechanical things, so a bike shop was a natural fit.”
“Cycling is an awesome way to get fit, burn some calories and have fun.”
— Steve Swann
PAGE 29: Swann says cycling is a great alternative to running. LEFT: Swann says he is an avid cyclist. ABOVE: Madison Cycles opened in 1996. BELOW: In a time-lapsed photo, Swann cycles at the Mill Creek Greenway.
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Start exercising now, don’t wait until January and New Year’s. Keep the pounds away now, and you won’t need to lose them later.
Vigorous exercise boosts the metabolism for the rest of the day, so get moving in the morning with a ride, walk, run, row or whatever you enjoy as long as you get your heart going. At least glisten
with sweat. Sweating is your body’s way of letting you know you are doing something.
Watch what you eat. Your body is a temple, not the city dump. Put good things into it, and your body will feel better and you will not have the urge to over-eat.
All things in moderation, unless it’s sugar. Get off the blood sugar level roller coaster; when blood sugar levels get low, you feel bad and want to eat more. Eat food that keeps your blood sugar levels
stable: foods with protein and fat in them. Minimize sugar and corn syrup. There is a great deal of information out there, check out the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet.
Over-indulge at the gathering? Don’t beat yourself up, just do a little more exercise the next day, and eat a salad. Concentrate on forming good exercise and eating habits.
Most folks over-estimate the amount of work they do while exercising, and under-estimate the amount of food they are taking in. Keep a food diary. Write down everything you put in
mouth, and be honest about portion sizes. Most people will automatically eat less if they are writing everything down, and almost everyone is surprised at how much they are eating if they record it.
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Start exercising now, don’t wait until January and New Year’s. Keep the pounds away now, and you won’t need to lose them later.
Vigorous exercise boosts the metabolism for the rest of the day, so get moving in the morning with a ride, walk, run, row or whatever you enjoy as long as you get your heart going. At least glisten
with sweat. Sweating is your body’s way of letting you know you are doing something.
Watch what you eat. Your body is a temple, not the city dump. Put good things into it, and your body will feel better and you will not have the urge to over-eat.
All things in moderation, unless it’s sugar. Get off the blood sugar level roller coaster; when blood sugar levels get low, you feel bad and want to eat more. Eat food that keeps your blood sugar levels
stable: foods with protein and fat in them. Minimize sugar and corn syrup. There is a great deal of information out there, check out the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet.
Over-indulge at the gathering? Don’t beat yourself up, just do a little more exercise the next day, and eat a salad. Concentrate on forming good exercise and eating habits.
Most folks over-estimate the amount of work they do while exercising, and under-estimate the amount of food they are taking in. Keep a food diary. Write down everything you put in
mouth, and be honest about portion sizes. Most people will automatically eat less if they are writing everything down, and almost everyone is surprised at how much they are eating if they record it.
ways to stay fit over the holidays
OUT & ABOUT
Keegan and Kyle Mumaw with Dakota.
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mpl’s living librarythe Children’s living library garden at the madison Public library is the first of its kind for any library in alabama. it features a life-size scrabble board, mini-amphitheater for story time, madison County soil history/display, veggie garden, boat dock with ship and more.
1. andre, felicia and elizabeth downs
2. april and Charlee Wharton
3. leah henning
4. kristen and seth kulavich
5. matthew and sandra Clark
6. tommy Cox and sandra Cox
7. nathaniel Possel
8. rania dihou and Peter saadeh
9. meenu and aparna bhooshanan
10. ellary and abbey harvin
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mpl’s living librarythe Children’s living library garden at the madison Public library is the first of its kind for any library in alabama. it features a life-size scrabble board, mini-amphitheater for story time, madison County soil history/display, veggie garden, boat dock with ship and more.
1. andre, felicia and elizabeth downs
2. april and Charlee Wharton
3. leah henning
4. kristen and seth kulavich
5. matthew and sandra Clark
6. tommy Cox and sandra Cox
7. nathaniel Possel
8. rania dihou and Peter saadeh
9. meenu and aparna bhooshanan
10. ellary and abbey harvin
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madison Academy homecoming weekmadison academy celebrated homecoming week by dressing up in themes throughout the week. on this particular day, the school celebrated with salad dressing day.
1. tiffany Von tungeln, madison draper and ashley bingham
2. Jacob deep, Zack smith and lydia mcgee
3. ben mcCafferty, madeline bevin and Joshua Pulliam
4. ty bartley, Will Coby, Jessica hold and Jack West
5. sarah Williams and nick hall
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madison Academy homecoming weekmadison academy celebrated homecoming week by dressing up in themes throughout the week. on this particular day, the school celebrated with salad dressing day.
1. tiffany Von tungeln, madison draper and ashley bingham
2. Jacob deep, Zack smith and lydia mcgee
3. ben mcCafferty, madeline bevin and Joshua Pulliam
4. ty bartley, Will Coby, Jessica hold and Jack West
5. sarah Williams and nick hall
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madison chamber of commerce small business Awardsthe madison Chamber of Commerce held its annual small business awards sept. 29 at the Westin hotel in huntsville.the chamber handed out four awards to members in the categories of ambassador of the Year, start-up business of the Year, excellence in leadership and small business of the Year.
1. Janine nesin-Parrish and Joseph Parrish
2. larry marvin, gene Pospicil, ann Pospicil and richard king
3. myra sawyer, geraldine mcnamara and george martin
4. burt bright and felecia mcinnish
5. adrienne stephens, erica Weseman and beth sippel
6. Carolyn dietrich and david dill
7. James Walker and Jennifer Walker
8. Courtney mcCool, laura aylward and kathleen byrne
9. susan masotti, elizabeth houssian, linday levy and steven levy
10. dorothy king
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madison street festivalWith more than 100 artists and craftsmen that lined the streets, the festival was a great place to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. non-profit groups and civic clubs use the festival as a fundraising outlet. it’s a great opportunity to not only learn about local organizations but to support their efforts.
1. tommy overcash, nansi Clark, gayle milam and tim holcombe
2. Jackie Wilson
3. abbie Warren, hilary Warren and lori grant
4. noah and london locke
5. Julia schmidt and Julie finley
6. alabama ghost busters Jason mott, ronnie taylor and shanon shelton
7. gina Perciful
8. lisa and adam fincher
9. Walker, dwight, Quaynteece and trip mosby
10. kacie lynn and micah gregg
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madison street festivalWith more than 100 artists and craftsmen that lined the streets, the festival was a great place to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. non-profit groups and civic clubs use the festival as a fundraising outlet. it’s a great opportunity to not only learn about local organizations but to support their efforts.
1. tommy overcash, nansi Clark, gayle milam and tim holcombe
2. Jackie Wilson
3. abbie Warren, hilary Warren and lori grant
4. noah and london locke
5. Julia schmidt and Julie finley
6. alabama ghost busters Jason mott, ronnie taylor and shanon shelton
7. gina Perciful
8. lisa and adam fincher
9. Walker, dwight, Quaynteece and trip mosby
10. kacie lynn and micah gregg
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IN THE BIZ
Just Home
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Pets come in all breeds, shapes and sizes. For most pet owners, they are an
important part of the family. Whether you own a Maltese
or Main Coon, your pet depends on you to take good care of them, even when you are going to be out of town. It’s during those times that fi nding a boarding kennel that can give your pet quality care and your peace of mind matters.
For pet owners in the Madison area, Just Like Home Professional Pet Sitting specializes in care and overnight boarding allowing attentive and supportive care.
Just Like Home was founded by owner Karen Pudelski, who boards anywhere from two to as many as 18 animals a week. Pudelski only accepts indoor “spoiled” dogs and cats whose owners are looking for services that are provided in a private home atmosphere where there is continual group play and socialization. According to Pudelski, the socialization and group play helps build self-esteem and wears down energy.
“I am open seven days a week with convenient pick-up and drop-off times,” Pudelski says.
Her services include neighborhood walk and car rides and when necessary, administration of medications. Pudelski only uses crates or cages when they are requested as
“I enjoy watching a large Bull Mastiff being cleaned in the face by a 13-week-old Yorkie, or a big yellow Lab trying to give a baby Shitzu a big rope and trying to play tug-of-war with it.”
— Karen Pudelski
LEFT: Just Like Home was founded by owner Karen Pudelski, who boards anywhere from two to as many as 18 animals a week. ABOVE: Whether you own a Maltese or Main Coon, your pet depends on you to take good care of them, even when you are going to be out of town. RIGHT TOP: “I hope to bring peace of mind and a sense of security to owners by giving pets love and attention with around the clock socialization in familiar surroundings,” she said. RIGHT BOTTOM: Pudelski only accepts indoor “spoiled” dogs and cats whose owners are looking for services that are provided in a private home atmosphere where there is continual group play and socialization.
necessary by her clients. “Most vets and kennels are
closed on the weekends. They will crate or board animals separately and they also require extra costs to administer medicine and socialization,” she says. “They often charge extra to administer medications and provide walks.”
Pudelski loves caring for animals and fi nds watching them come out of their shell to be one of the highlights of her job.
“I love to see a transition from dysfunctional, shy, or non-socialized animals,” Pudelski says. “It is so rewarding to watch them come out of their shell, learn to trust, allow the other animals to teach, and become the happy, loving pet they were meant to be.”
Karen’s two daughters, Lauren and Hailey, often help with boarding services. Lauren recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in international studies and Spanish.
She now resides and works in Birmingham. Hailey is a sophomore at Sparkman High School and plays soccer and is in
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Pets come in all breeds, shapes and sizes. For most pet owners, they are an
important part of the family. Whether you own a Maltese
or Main Coon, your pet depends on you to take good care of them, even when you are going to be out of town. It’s during those times that finding a boarding kennel that can give your pet quality care and your peace of mind matters.
For pet owners in the Madison area, Just Like Home Professional Pet Sitting specializes in care and overnight boarding allowing attentive and supportive care.
Just Like Home was founded by owner Karen Pudelski, who boards anywhere from two to as many as 18 animals a week. Pudelski only accepts indoor “spoiled” dogs and cats whose owners are looking for services that are provided in a private home atmosphere where there is continual group play and socialization. According to Pudelski, the socialization and group play helps build self-esteem and wears down energy.
“I am open seven days a week with convenient pick-up and drop-off times,” Pudelski says.
Her services include neighborhood walk and car rides and when necessary, administration of medications. Pudelski only uses crates or cages when they are requested as
“I enjoy watching a large Bull Mastiff being cleaned in the face by a 13-week-old Yorkie, or a big yellow Lab trying to give a baby Shitzu a big rope and trying to play tug-of-war with it.”
— Karen Pudelski
necessary by her clients. “Most vets and kennels are
closed on the weekends. They will crate or board animals separately and they also require extra costs to administer medicine and socialization,” she says. “They often charge extra to administer medications and provide walks.”
Pudelski loves caring for animals and finds watching them come out of their shell to be one of the highlights of her job.
“I love to see a transition from dysfunctional, shy, or non-socialized animals,” Pudelski says. “It is so rewarding to watch them come out of their shell, learn to trust, allow the other animals to teach, and become the happy, loving pet they were meant to be.”
Karen’s two daughters, Lauren and Hailey, often help with boarding services. Lauren recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in international studies and Spanish.
She now resides and works in Birmingham. Hailey is a sophomore at Sparkman High School and plays soccer and is in
JROTC.Karen describes her clients as
animal lovers like herself. “I love sharing pictures and
stories of their pet’s adventures while they are in my care,” she says. “I enjoy watching a large Bull Mastiff being cleaned in the face by a 13-week-old Yorkie, or a big yellow Lab trying to give a baby Shitzu a big rope and trying to play tug-of-war with it.”
This past year, Karen provided boarding services to 380 animals with about 60 of her clients considered repeat customers. One of her biggest challenges is having more space to provide more individual care separate from her living space.
“I also would like to have more of me to go around,” Karen joked.
Just Like Home is located at 214 Bob. G. Hughes Blvd. in Harvest. All animals must be spayed or neutered with proof of flea prevention and up-to-date immunizations. To find out more about Just Like Home Professional Pet Sitting, check them out on Facebook at Facebook.com/justlikehomeapp, or call 256-508-6059.
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