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April 2015 Patel home weaves dynamics of family, cultures West East meets New director introducing new programs to Hogan Family YMCA Looking to the future Supreme wings Wing Zilla Grill bolsters Madison’s restaurant scene Pets and artistic flair handshake at annual festival Art 4 Paws Bob Jones visits New York City streets for spring musical In the spotlight

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Page 1: Madison Living April 2015

April 2015

Patel home weaves dynamics of family, cultures

WestEastmeets

New director introducing new programs to Hogan Family YMCA

Looking to the future

Supreme wings Wing Zilla Grill bolsters Madison’s restaurant scene

Pets and artistic fl air handshake at annual festival

Art 4 Paws

Bob Jones visits New York City streets for spring musical

In the spotlight

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features

food4

LET’S EATSUPREME WINGS

ARTS & CULTUREART 4 PAWS

homeHOMEEAST MEETS WEST

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OUT AND ABOUT

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LEARNING TO LEAD

SAFETY FIRST

MANAGEMENTAlan Brown

President & Publisher

EDITORIALKatie McDowell

Editor

Gregg ParkerStaff Writer

Nick SellersStaff Writer

Jen Fouts-DetulleoPhotographer

MARKETINGKim Maracigan

Marketing Consultant

CUSTOMER SERVICETammy OvermanCustomer Service

PRODUCTIONJamie Dawkins

Design

Layken GibbsDesign

Robyn HolmDesign

Amanda PorterDesign

Madison LivingP.O. Box 859, Madison, AL 35758

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Madison Living is published monthly by Madison Publications, LLC.

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HEALTHLOOKING TO THE FUTURE

EDUCATIONIN THE SPOTLIGHT

SPORTS & RECREATIONLACROSSE GOES MAINSTREAM

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West Generations and cultures blend in Dr. Sandy and Amy Patel’s home, like an East-meets-West tapestry tightly woven with family bonds.

In northwest Madison, the Patels chose a two-story redbrick home, built as two houses – one stacked atop another. The previous owners lived in the walkout basement; their son’s family lived upstairs.

WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKER PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO

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HOME

Patel home weaves dynamics of family, cultures East

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PAGE 4: The Patel family includes Kieran, from left, Ryan, Indira, Sandy, Amy and Connery. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A vintage jukebox serves as the base for wedding photos of Sandy and Amy Patel, Sandy and Amy’s parents, along with Amy’s paternal grandparents. The silver statue of Ganesh, an Indian god with the head of an elephant, is the god of new beginnings and wisdom. In this living area, over the old church pew are an Indian wall hanging, two Indian prayer stools, a window from Amy’s great-grandfather’s house and a piece of wood from a trip to Belize.

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The house has much more space than expected at fi rst glance. Downstairs has a separate kitchen, sleeping and living quarters, garage and laundry or “safe room.” Combined, the house has fi ve bedrooms, three baths, two kitchens and several living spaces.

The Patels and their two sons share the home with their nephew, Sandy’s mother and 15-year-old Labrador mix, Gryphon.

The décor refl ects the blend of cultures and generations in the home.

“We’ve decorated with a mix of old and new, Americana and Indian. The house is fi lled with books, quotations, artwork and photos,” Amy said.

Amy was in fi rst grade when her family moved from Crossville, Tennessee for her father’s job at Redstone Arsenal. Reared in Rockville, Maryland, Sandy

moved to earn his doctorate degree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Their entryway displays three generations of wedding photographs, Gina Percifull’s artwork and a Gandhi quotation. The music room houses a piano, guitars and cigar-box banjo. Their pool room has license plates from Sandy’s dad, American fl ag from Amy’s dad and a carrom board.

In the master bedroom, a re-purposed, salvaged door is the headboard and Amy’s hope chest is the bed’s base. Amy and her mother refi nished the dresser. Framed posters like “The Kiss” and old mirrors decorate walls.

The boys’ room is cowboy-themed. A curtain in Sandy’s childhood bedroom inspired their bathroom decor.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Connery Patel practices on his drum set. This snack area is in the home’s basement. Mixed textures, surfaces and forms vary in this collection of the family initial, ‘P.’ A coconut placed at the front door is a traditional Indian blessing. A kite hangs from the ceiling as a decorative element.

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“It’s eclectic. It might seem cluttered, but everything refl ects what’s important to us,” Amy said. “Everything has a story. (People) might have nice expensive things, but they don’t mean anything.”

Most furnishings are contemporary, accented with cherished family antiques. A church pew, barn door and fl our sacks came from Amy’s relatives. Sandy’s grandfather’s suitcase traveled from India to Kenya and is stuffed with letters and photos from India.

Their 22-year-old nephew Ryan moved in after graduating from high school in Florida. “It feels good to be here,” he told them.

Ryan works for Wayne’s Environmental Services. He’s great friends with the Patels’ sons, 10-year-old Kieran and 8-year-old Connery. They attend Columbia Elementary School, enjoy Cub Scouts and play sports and piano.

Sandy’s mother, Indiraben ‘Indira’ Patel, moved from India in 1969 when she married Sandy’s dad, Kantilal Mangaldas Patel. For 30-plus years, they lived in Rockville. About 10 years ago, Kantilal passed away; Indira conceded to move here two years ago.

“The boys don’t have memories of their grandfather,” Indira said. “I need to be with them so they know who we are, what we are. I told (Sandy) when I turned 66, he could come get me.”

Indira visits her other son, a daughter and grandchildren in Florida and North Carolina and recently spent a month in India. She attends Madison Senior Center, volunteers at Madison Hospital and teaches Gujarati words to family.

Indira and Ryan have their own space, but Kieran and Connery often go “down to Ba’s house” to sleep, Amy said. They also visit often with Amy’s parents in Madison County.

Overall, their living arrangement works well. “But we’ll admit it’s not always smooth,” Amy said. “We are four adults with four opinions, schedules and ways of doing things.”

“We’re not the fi rst multi-generation home, nor the last. We hope our boys and spouses will welcome us into their home and let us be close to our grandchildren,” Amy said.

As James Clemens Theatre’s founding director, Amy nurtures a healthy relationship with her peers Dwayne Craft and Mary Davis at Bob Jones High School. “We’ve always helped each other whenever we could,” Amy said.

“Theatre is more collaborative than competitive” compared to sports rivalry, she said. In 2014, Bob Jones brought hundreds to “Little Shop of Horrors” at James Clemens. In April 2015, “we’ll take ours to see ‘In the Heights.’ They learn by watching each other,” Amy said.

After working as a NASA astrophysicist,

ABOVE: The decorating scheme incorporates a mix of old and new, Americana and Indian. RIGHT: Connery Patel takes aim for a game of pool.

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Sandy founded Patel Technologies Corporation in 2013, which provides technical solutions, strategic planning and analysis for tough data-intensive problems.

Sandy is board member and

president-nominee with the Rotary Club of Madison and member of the Industrial Development Board and Madison Street Festival’s steering committee. Amy occasionally returns onstage for community theatre.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: In the music room, a poster of the Chicago skyline pays tribute to Amy’s time in graduate school there. The boy’s bathroom has a superheroes’ theme. Sandy Patel’s grandfather carried this suitcase when travelling from India to Kenya.

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LET’SEAT

Tucked away on the very end of a shopping plaza a dozen yards from the sprawling facility of Last Resort Guns in the still-growing area along County Line Road

lies a modestly sized eatery: Wing Zilla Grill. What it promises inside, however, is known to

make more than a few grown men cry. Wing Zilla Grill, which has been in its present

location since May 2012, is a restaurant that offers,

apart from its daunting arsenal of wing sauces, plenty of classic American food options, including seven different burgers, chicken sandwiches prepared several different ways and salads, not to mention the appetizer options.

That spectrum is only part of the full menu, which also includes plenty of options in the way of Korean food. Kal-bi – charbroiled beef short ribs – home-made kimchi, kimchi soybean stew, spicy pork and

Wing Zilla Grill bolsters Madison’s wing scene

wingsSupremeWRITTEN BY NICK SELLERSPHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO

Traditional wings of the extra-hot variety served with fries to quell the hot temperature.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Wing Zilla off ers beer on tap at its full-service bar. The brick off ers a hardened, rustic touch to the relaxed atmosphere. The kimchi cheeseburger. Owner Kwang Stophel in front of her restaurant. The menu combines cuisine from across the globe.

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other items make up the international gamut.“People come up to me in here and they say, ‘This

is just like eating in Korea,” owner and head cook Kwang Stophel, who goes by Roxanne, said.

The grown-men-crying aspect comes from the wing-eating challenge, a common theme among restaurants with hot wings as its fl agship item. Wing Zilla’s challenge is for patrons to eat 10 wings doused in its signature Help! Sauce in seven minutes or less – after they sign a waiver.

“Every single one cries,” Stophel said. “Every single one.”

Stophel promises a free t-shirt and dessert for those who complete the challenge, but the payoff is questionable when the competitors are forced to miss two days of work to recuperate – as has been told to Stophel.

For those seeking more manageable fares in the wings department, the standard mild, hot, extra hot, barbecue and jerk fl avors are available. Stophel boasts an original recipe for a teriyaki sauce, as well as a Korean y angnyeom day sauce, which comes in mild or sweet and sour.

Stophel gleaned much of her business experience from owning Cricket’s, a Madison establishment recognized for its wings, from 1999 to 2001. It wasn’t until she sold the business and traveled the country

with her family that she recognized the necessity and opportunity there is in operating a restaurant.

“It was during the Great Recession,” Stophel said. “I realized that restaurants are one of the only good things to do [in an economic downturn].”

So, Stophel took classes at culinary institutes in Korea and Texas, her home state, and found out that “cooking is my art.”

One of the things Stophel prides her food preparation on is the separate, fresh oil used to deep-fry the french fries and wings.

“I use soybean oil; it’s supposed to be better for your heart,” Stophel said, adding that she aims to not add any MSGs into the oils. “We have one fryer for wings, one for the french fries.”

Overall, Stophel said, she aims to please the customer, which sometimes includes preparing things off-the-menu.

“If the customer asks, I can make it for them,” she said.

Wing Zilla Grill’s address is 10871 County Line Road in Madison. The lunch hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday, and the dinner hours are 5 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday and 5 – 9 p.m. on Fridays. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and is not open on Monday night. For more information, call 256-772-7393.

TOP LEFT: Spicy pork and rice are just two off erings from the Korean menu at Wing Zilla. TOP RIGHT: Customers can have a seat at the bar, where plenty of alcohol options help douse the fl ames of the scorching wing fl avors. ABOVE: Wing Zilla Grill’s signature logo.

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LEFT: The football experience — team pennants and big-screen televisions for watching the games — go hand-in-hand with the wing-eating experience. BELOW: Wing Zilla does boneless wings, too.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

In the United States, lacrosse exists as a premier sport mainly in the northeast and, at the very least, above the Mason–Dixon Lin e.

Given the transient nature of many of Madison’s residents, however, it was only a matter of time before the area’s youth caught on to the fast-growing sport.

This spring, an emerging lacrosse team for boys began at James Clemens High School. Not offi cially affi liated with the school, the team name is “Jets lacrosse” and practices with Bob Jones’ unoffi cial lacrosse team – Patriots lacrosse.

“Dr. Brian Clayton, Eric Terrell — they were very

supportive of lacrosse,” Theresa Wesson, director of girls programs for Huntsville Lacrosse Association (HLA), said of James Clemens’ principal and athletic director. “[They were] just as supportive as [Bob Jones principal] Robby Parker was with Bob Jones. It just gives kids an avenue, another activity.”

Since 2012, Wesson has been the director of girls’ programs for HLA, which was created in 2007 to address the growing desire for the sport in the Madison–Huntsville area.

Wesson and her family moved to Madison in 2004 after her husband, who works for the government, was transferred to the area. Theresa became familiar with lacrosse herself after her daughter got a visit from some lacrosse specialists when she attended Mill Creek Elementary School. Theresa’s daughter

Upstart sport finds a home with young athletes in Madison

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n the United States, lacrosse exists as a premier sport mainly in the northeast and, at the very least, above the Mason–Dixon Lin e.

Upstart sport finds a home with young athletes in Madison

mainstreamWRITTEN BY NICK SELLERSPHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO

Lacrosse goes

above the Mason–Dixon Lin e. Given the transient nature of many of Madison’s residents, however, it was only a matter of time before the area’s youth caught on to the fast-growing sport.

This spring, an emerging lacrosse team for boys began at James Clemens High School. Not offi cially affi liated with the school, the team name is “Jets lacrosse” and practices with Bob Jones’ unoffi cial lacrosse team – Patriots lacrosse.

“Dr. Brian Clayton, Eric Terrell — they were very

In the United States, lacrosse exists as a premier sport mainly in the northeast and, at the very least, above the Mason–Dixon Lin e.

Given the transient nature of many of Madison’s residents, however, it was only a matter of time before the area’s youth caught on to the fast-growing sport.

This spring, an emerging lacrosse team for boys began at James Clemens High School. Not offi cially affi liated with the school, the team name is “Jets lacrosse” and practices with Bob Jones’ unoffi cial lacrosse team – Patriots lacrosse.

Upstart sport finds a home with young athletes in Madison

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Lacrosse goes

The Patriots lacrosse team sizes up its opponent before a game.

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has been playing the sport competitively since 2010 and is a member of the Jets’ lacrosse team.

The Huntsville Lacrosse Association not only manages the Patriots and Jets lacrosse teams, but also funnels area children into other teams such as boys’ Under-15, Under-13, Under-11, Under-9 and girls’ youth division.

The Jets’ girls team actually plays with students from Bob Jones, making up one of the two girls’ teams of the HLA. The Jets’ girls welcome any high school student willing to make the drive to the James Clemens campus for practice.

“We kind of divide up the teams based on where they live relative to Research Park,” Wesson said.

“Anyone who lives east of it plays with the Huntsville girls, while everyone west [of Research Park] plays with the Jets.”

Girls from Madison Academy, Sparkman and even Hartselle travel to practice and play with the Jets’ girls lacrosse team.

Over on the boys’ side, the Jets team is offi cially designated as junior varsity due in part to it being a fi rst-year establishment. The Patriot boys are a varsity team. Paul Burke is the HLA’s director for the boys programs.

All teams based in Madison play a standard 12-game season, with opponents coming from around Birmingham and out-of-state, in Nashville,

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Patriots boys team. The Jets girls team in action against Hoover. The signature net, ornate in its design. An intense moment in a game. A Jet rears up for a potential goal against Vestavia. The Patriot boys warm up before a match.

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Alabama-Mississippi chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, which is the governing body of youth lacrosse leagues across the country.

The HLA has received extra attention from its presiding Chapter, Wesson said.

“They have identifi ed our area, the Huntsville area, as one for growth,” Wesson said.

The growth has been evident. The

University of Alabama-Huntsville is fi elding men’s and women’s lacrosse teams in spring 2016 for the fi rst time, and the fi rst woman to sign a scholarship with the Lady Chargers was Elizabeth Brown, a current senior at Bob Jones.

As it stands now, though, the opportunities for area youth to get plugged into a lacrosse team are numerous.

“We do have recreational level teams,” Wesson said. “We pretty much take people at any level. ‘No experience required,’ is our motto.”

ABOVE: A lacrosse stick sits waiting for action. RIGHT: The Patriot boys gather during a timeout. FAR RIGHT: The Jet girls battle in the air against Hoover.

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ARTS &CULTURE

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From Afghans to Airedales. To beagles and bullies. Varying from mixed-mutt perfection to show-class pedigrees, dogs will have their day at the Art 4 Paws

festival on April 18.Owners will proudly promenade their pups along

Front Street in Madison’s downtown historic district. “Madison Arts Council started Art 4 Paws because

we found two things we loved and wanted to share them with the community. Two things that always put a smile on my face are animals and art,” MAC President Beth Ridgeway said.

Art 4 Paws will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Each year, MAC volunteers work to make Art 4 Paws “as fun for the guests as it is for us to put together. It’s like a party in beautiful historic downtown Madison where all of your friends who love animals can bring their whole family – dogs included – and have a great

time,” Ridgeway said. People (and pet) watching is an intriguing aspect of

Art 4 Paws. Owners proudly walk their dogs, many dressed in over-the-top costumes and tongue-in-cheek attire.

Art 4 Paws will entertain youngsters, mom and dad, singles, retirees and young couples. “From seeing great arts and crafts to the food trucks, to fi nding new items for your four-legged friend or even expanding your family with a new animal, we have something that everyone will enjoy,” Ridgeway said.

For 2015, the Children’s Area is expanding. Chairperson Debbie Overcash has visualized engaging activities for the youngsters, as well as parents, to play.

A menagerie of vendors will offer artwork, jewelry, pet accessories and gourmet snacks for the four-legged friends. Professional photographers and painters will capture your pet’s unique personality.

Father Joseph Lubrano of St. Joseph’s Catholic

Pets and artistic flair handshake at annual festivalWRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKERPHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO

LEFT: This blonde beauty chose to wear a turquoise scarf for the gathering on Front Street.

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Church will open Art 4 Paws with a “Blessing of the Pets” at 10 a.m. Animal rescue groups will have all types of breeds of dogs and cats for adoption. Visitors can take time and meet the animals to decide on a good match for the pace and lifestyle of the adoptive family.

To-date, animal groups scheduled are Alabama Boston Terrier Rescue Inc., Peaceful Pit Bull Humane Society Alabama, SARTEC (Search & Rescue Technicians) K-9 Unit, Petlinker Inc., Greater Huntsville Humane Society, Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (MARF), Rescue-A-Bull Pit Bull Rescue, Helping Animals Without Shelter (HAWS), Rehoming Unsettled Animals, Peace Love & Animals and Decatur Animal Services.

“Each year, we have amazing artists along with vendors specifi cally for pets,” Ridgeway said. “We’ll have photographers on hand so your dog can walk the red carpet. Plus, a pet pedicure station” will pamper paws.

Local and regional artists will be selling unique, one-of-a-kind wares. You’ll fi nd whimsical garden art, jewelry and paintings, plus fun pet toys.

A defi nite highlight at Art 4 Paws is the Amateur Dog Show. As many as 70 dogs can strut their stuff in judging starting at 2 p.m.

Dogs will vie for prizes as “Smallest,” “Largest,” “Best Personality,” “Best Trick,” “Best Dressed” and “Best in Show.” A special category, “Top Dog,” will feature dogs available for adoption from animal rescue groups that will be on-site.

Art 4 Paws sponsors are Hollywood Feed, Happy Tails Ranch, Redstone

Federal Credit Union, JC Lock and Key, Invisible

Fence of Huntsville, The Comforts of Home Pet Sitting and Madison Animal Veterinary Care.

“All Madison Arts Council and Art 4 Paws committee members are unbelievably dedicated to making this event better than years past,” Ridgeway said. “Our volunteers continue to amaze me at their commitment

to making this city better.”

For more information, visit artsmadison.org.

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Art 4 Paws sponsors are Hollywood Feed, Happy Tails Ranch, Redstone

Federal Credit Union, JC Lock and Key, Invisible

Fence of Huntsville, The Comforts of Home Pet Sitting and Madison Animal Veterinary Care.

“All Madison Arts Council and Art 4 Paws committee members are unbelievably dedicated to making this event better than years past,” Ridgeway said. “Our volunteers continue to amaze me at their commitment

to making this city

For more information, visit artsmadison.org.

Tails Ranch, Redstone Federal Credit Union, JC Lock and Key, Invisible

Fence of Huntsville, The Comforts of Home Pet Sitting and Madison Animal Veterinary Care.

“All Madison Arts Council and Art 4 Paws committee members are unbelievably dedicated to making this event better than years past,” Ridgeway said. “Our volunteers continue to amaze me at their commitment

to making this city better.”

For more information, visit artsmadison.org.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Pieces of art refl ect a springtime mosaic that represents the Art 4 Paws festival. This black beauty takes a break from festival fun. A black-and-white bunny rabbit nibbles on parsley at the 2014 Art 4 Paws. What’s cuter than twin puppies in matching dog-bone outfi ts? In a springtime sundress, this pretty girl is enjoying people and pooch watching at Art 4 Paws.

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HEALTH

New director introducing new programs

to Hogan Family YMCA

Looking to the future

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Following recent changes in leadership with the Hogan Family YMCA and Huntsville’s Heart of the Valley YMCA, the local branch is set to offer the same

summer programs and activities from years’ past, along with a few new ones.

Jerry Courtney was introduced as the president and CEO of Heart of the Valley YMCA last Nov. 10, while Daniel Kasambira was tapped a month later on Dec. 11 to be the Madison YMCA’s executive director.

Kasambira, who was previously the director of Alabama A&M’s student health and wellness center, said he has hit the ground running in his new position.

“I like [the Hogan Family YMCA] a lot,” Kasambira said. “It’s really been great so far. The staff members have really been great.”

Kasambira has extensive experience in the fi eld, with stints as director of three different YMCAs during his career, including in Chicago and New Jersey, along with experience in various non-profi ts in the state of Alabama such as the United Ways of Central Alabama and Madison County and Big

Brothers/Big Sisters of North Alabama, of which he is currently the board president.

As the Hogan Family YMCA just opened in November 2010, Kasambira admitted the branch is not as established as other branches in the Heart of the Valley network, which includes two in the City of Huntsville.

“It really is new as far as association. It’s defi nitely an untapped market here,” Kasambira said, adding that customer loyalty is an asset the branch is aiming

for currently.Already, Kasambira has

lined up an addition to the facility. Groups of teens from Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools as well as Grissom High School in Huntsville and other area high schools will be invited to present their ideas

for an improved “teen center” in the Hogan Family YMCA. The teams will submit their upgrades, and the winning concept will soon become reality, as Kasambira already secured funds in the budget for the teen center.

“We want this to become like a fi fth quarter after high school football games, stuff like that,” Kasambira, a father of four children, said. “We want

“We just want to serve the community the best that we can.”

—Daniel Kasambira

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Daniel Kasambira, the new executive director of the Hogan Family YMCA. The branch’s sign from Hughes Road. The facility’s indoor pool. Kasambira touted the branch’s new exercise equipment.

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to be the premier organization for youth and teen development.”

With summer approaching, there will come a plethora of activities available to the area’s youth. Four-day summer day camps for children ages 5–12 are available during the summer; Kasambira said around 350 children attended last year’s camps.

The outdoor waterpark will also be back open for business in May after opening last June. Tee-ball and coach-pitch options for summer baseball are available, with lower prices for members of the YMCA branch.

Kasambira also outlined recent improvements, such as adding 12 pieces of new cardio equipment and performing an update to the spin room.

It all ties in to Kasambira’s “culture of excellence,” as well as his fi ve C’s: character, customer service, cleanliness, community outreach and commitment.

“We just want to serve the community the best that we can,” he said.

For more information, visit Ymcahuntsville.org/Hogan.

ABOVE: Kasambira holds tightly his fi ve C’s: character, customer service, cleanliness, community outreach and commitment, which comprise his “culture of excellence.” RIGHT: A running track encircles the vast array of workout equipment off ered at the Hogan Family Y.

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Acceptance into the program is selective, and eligibility includes completion of 20 hours of volunteer service through the YMCA.

Th e Yellowstone Adventure and Service program is scheduled for July 21-Aug. 2, 2015.

For more information, contact Joey Barnard, YMCA Camp Director, at [email protected] or 256-705- 9622 ext. 329, or visit chalakee.org.

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For more information, send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Bison photographed during a Yellowstone Adventure and Service program.

Hogan Family YMCA offers two teen leadership programs

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spotlight

EDUCATION

In its most ambitious undertaking ever, Bob Jones Musical Theatre is presenting “In the Heights,” its 2015 spring musical.

Artistic Director Mary B. Davis trusts the community will attend and be familiar with a show that isn’t a “classic musical.” In 2013, Broadway Theatre League brought the show to Huntsville.

“In the Heights” garnered numerous nominations and won Tony Awards in 2008 for “Best New Musical,” “Best Orchestration,” “Best Choreography.”

The musical is set in Washington Heights on Manhattan’s northern fringe. Leads are seniors Chris Gunner as bodega owner Usnavi who dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic and Emily McDowell as college student Nina Rosario who returns home with surprising news.

The cast is exploring an unfamiliar culture “while acting, singing and dancing to upbeat and modernized music,” Gunner said. “Usnavi deals with problems I’ve yet to face; as an orphan, he has more troubles than I could even imagine.”

Nina’s feelings toward family, community and lover Benny require McDowell “to interact on many levels.” Nina reminds McDowell of her own friends – “driven, intelligent, talented, kind.”

Other lead actors are Samuel Jackson (Benny), Genesis Phillips (Vanessa), Samantha Stratton (Abuela), James Mercier (Kevin Rosario), Basia Marotta (Camila Rosario), Erin Shockey (Daniela), Naomi Liriano (Carla), Guerin Tidwell (Sonny), Chance Novalis (Graffi ti Pete) and Nathan Rodes (Piraguero).

The show’s message is timely: “Where is home?

Bob Jones visits New York City streets for spring musical, ‘In the Heights’

WRITTEN BY GREGG L. PARKERPHOTOGRAPHS BY JEN FOUTS-DETULLEO

In the

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Genesis Phillips (Vanessa) gets disturbing news during “In the Heights.” Emily McDowell shows Nina’s complicated feelings toward family, community and Benny, played by Samuel Jackson. Chris Gunner, a senior, has performed in numerous productions by Bob Jones Musical Theatre.

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Where do you belong? Who do you love? Family ... that’s where love is ... that’s where you belong,” Davis said.

Usnavi opens by introducing his neighbors. “Gossiping hairstylists, boy next door, girl rising above hardships for college, nurturing grandmother, girl who

just wants out of a hard life, parents who sacrifi ce all for their child’s chance to live the American Dream, the funny friend,” Davis said.

Then, someone in Washington Heights wins the lottery. How will that windfall affect personalities and the neighborhood?

Dance sequences play an important role for “In the Heights.”

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Buy tickets!What: “In the Heights” musicalLocation: Zompa Auditorium, Bob Jones High SchoolDate: April 23-25 at 7 p.m., April 25 at 2 p.m. Admission cost: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniorsTickets: Showtix4u.com or Zompa Auditorium box office

Buy tickets! Zompa Auditorium, Bob Jones High School

More than 100 students auditioned. Davis and student director Kristin Alley evaluated acting, singing and dancing to cast 50 students.

The show requires about 15 “techies,” or technical crew, with student tech director Sierra Anderson. Professional pit musicians will tackle diffi cult Latin rhythms.

Teaching staff includes Technical Director Dwayne Craft and Music Directors Randall Fields and Newt Johnson.

Because no one could salsa dance, the cast and Davis trained during four 2.5-hour sessions with Carlos Colon and Gabriela Gonzalez at Madison Ballroom. “Incredibly fun and a great bonding for the cast,” Davis said. Colon then assisted during rehearsals at Bob Jones in March.

A 13-minute dance number runs non-stop. In the “Club/Blackout” scene, the cast unites as one “creating stage magic. Layering of melodies, piercing sound of trumpets and high intensity of combined numbers create a whole new dynamic for the show,” McDowell said.

Dancing is new to many. However, soloists, like Gunner, have years of studio training. Davis grew up in a dance studio and previously choreographed her shows with students. Stephanie Friend with Heidi Knight School of Dance coached for hip-hop in scenes with a funkier feel.

“While Stephanie and Carlos are doing the lion’s share, it’s been awesome to use my own dance experience ... to come up with interesting ‘visual pictures,’” Davis said.

The cast learns “home is where your heart is, teaching them that using grit and perseverance can yield a much bigger payout than any lottery,” Davis said. For Davis, a line by Abuela is a favorite: “Paciencia y fe” (patience and faith). “Something we all need a little more of in our lives,” Davis said.

Musicals at Madison’s high schools encompass the school year and cost $20,000 to $30,000 to produce -- $10,000 average just for rights/rental, Davis said. “The kids pour so much talent, time and love into the show.”

Because of costs, Bob Jones and James Clemens alternate years for musicals. “Our city has always supported our musicals. However, we’ve never made $60,000 (cost of two shows) in ticket sales,” Davis said. Two shows would divide the audience.

“We keep the #onecity mentality ... supporting each other during our musical years,” Davis said. In 2014, Bob Jones loaned costumes, props and expertise to Amy Patel and Clint Merritt for James Clemens’ “Little Shop of Horrors.” They’ll reciprocate for “In the Heights.”

“Madison always has a wonderful musical every year and the quality of show that audiences adore and expect from our talented students,” Davis said.

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Chris Gunner (Usnavi) breaks into a hip-hop move and impresses his Heights neighbors. The show music borrows from several genres of urban sounds. Student Director Kristin Alley and Artistic Director Mary Davis stand center-stage with the cast of “In the Heights.” Genesis Phillips (Vanessa) answers a volley from the women’s chorus.

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Madison City Schools values wonderful partnership with our PTAs, local

businesses, city government and others to help us provide a very positive school environment.School Resources Officers (SROs)

are a vital part of that. Under a joint agreement with the City of Madison, SROs –all duly sworn officers of Madison PD – are assigned to schools throughout the school year.The SROs help keep schools safe not only

by their presence but through the positive relationships they build with students.Dennis James is Director of Student

Services for MCS. Mr. James said regular outside reviews of the program find SROs at the top of the list of what students say is working. “Each year we ask our students,

‘What makes you feel safe?’ They always list our SROs number one. Students feel comfortable going to them with their concerns. That allows our SROs to be proactive in preventing problems. They are tremendous role models, and our kids love them,”Our SROs are an integral part of

every school campus. They stroll the halls, interact with teachers and students, and lead good behavior and character-building programs. The SRO works closely with school officials to identify and correct student behavioral issues before they become a serious problem.“SROs often go the extra mile to help

students who are struggling. They offer counseling and act as mentors. They will even do home visits to make sure students are safe,” Mr. James said.

The positive relationships create a trust for students to confide a concern. “We want to be proactive rather than reactive. It is much better to prevent an incident rather than respond to it,” he said.The Madison Police Department puts

on an annual summer kids camp - another relationship-building tool with students It also provides its “text-to-protect” program to the schools free of charge. Our SROs truly make a positive difference in Madison City Schools.

Dr. Dee O. Fowler is Superintendent of Education for Madison City Schools.

EDUCATION

Dr. Dee Fowler

Safety firstSchool Resource Officers are integral part of Madison City Schools

ABOVE: Dr. Dee Fowler gives the State of the Schools 2015 address.

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Maslenitsa Festival

Madison-area residents of all nationalities and cultures turned out for the area’s fourth Maslenitsa Festival on Feb. 21 celebrating Russian and Eastern European cultures.

1. From left, Mariam Mohamed, Aniki Tabassum Sardar (Neela), Anastasiya Ulakina, Khapiya Minaydarova, Anna-Grace Murray andIzabela Manchkhashuili. All, except Murray, are foreign exchange students from various countries who currently attend high schools across north and central Alabama.

2. Beth Thomas, creator of hats and cards that celebrate Maslenitsa and Eastern European culture 3. Anya Chubur with Gabe Kuklis

4. Elena and Timofey Sandrell

5. Magdalena Widemann, left, with Janice Uselton

6. Tim and Svetlana Kalcote, with boys Emil and Kirill

7. Juan and Minerva Rivera

8. From left, Aleksandra Kasman, Daniel Norwood and Tatiana Kasman

PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK SELLERS

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Maslenitsa Festival

Madison-area residents of all nationalities and cultures turned out for the area’s fourth Maslenitsa Festival on Feb. 21 celebrating Russian and Eastern European cultures.

1. David Queener, left, with Father Gregory Schultz of St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church of Huntsville

2. Inna and Charles Teasley

3. From left, Elena Ekstrom and Ibrat Tohirov

4. Rebecca Kime, left, and Rita Feldman

5. From left, Svetlana Hansen and Elena Breault

6. Paul Lee, at left, with Matt Osadcii, at right, and Alex Lee, middle

7. Inna Ryzhkova, at left, and Heather Bell take in the sights and sounds from the festival

8. Bindu Ankam, left, and Latha Gentela

PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK SELLERS

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Mustangs win state title

Fans traveled to Birmingham’s BJCC Legacy Arena on Feb. 27 to watch their Madison Academy Mustangs beat Piedmont for the basketball team’s second state title in three years.

1. From left, Selena White, star running back Kerryon Johnson, Kristi Smith, Karen Meredith, Frances Counselman, and Kathy and Gary Musselman

2. John and Kristy Knight

3. Mark and Paulette Berryman

4. From left, Dan and Sue Passon, Charles and Hilda Musselman

5. Alex and Diean Hairston

6. Back row, Andrew, Morgan and Sandy Holland, with Mallorie Holland

7. From left, Eddie Golladay, Brian Minor, Lawson Minor (front), Angie and Kyle Minor

PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK SELLERS

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Mustangs win state title

Fans traveled to Birmingham’s BJCC Legacy Arena on Feb. 27 to watch their Madison Academy Mustangs beat Piedmont for the basketball team’s second state title in three years.

1. Michael Watson and Annie Eisenhart

2. Alex Pederson, left, with Matthew Clark

3. Marshea and Dale Welsh

4. Wendy Folck, left, and Freddy Bundy

5. From left, Bronson Schad with grandparents Connie and George Schad. Bronson plays on the Mustang football team, and Connie and George traveled from Indiana to see the basketball title game.

6. Wendy Owens and Leah Geis

7. Leah and Becky, back row, with Sarah, Cole and Cade

8. Andy and Sheila Eady

PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK SELLERS

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