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8 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com ON THE COVER: Al Head, Director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts — leading the way for our arts programs. The Premier Lifestyle Magazine for the Heart of Alabama SEPTEMBER 2018 DEPARTMENTS 10 FROM THE EDITOR 12 TRENDING Fabulous Fall Finds 14 THE DISH FPH Bakery: Sweet Concoctions 16 LIVINGWELL Healthy at Any Age 20 SPOTLIGHT 360 Chicken Salad Chick 24 CULTURE Al Head: Alabama Council on the Arts 28 INSIDE OUT The Beauty of Tulips & Fall Planting 32 DESTINATIONS Pursell Farms: A Lively Display of Southern Charm 40 DESTINATIONS Hampton, Virginia: From Sea to Shining Stars 52 MONEYMATTERS Popular Scams Targeting Seniors 54 CITY BUZZ The Latest Happenings in the Business World of the Heart of Alabama 60 HERE & THERE Community Events Calendar in the Heart of Alabama 36 32 SPECIAL FEATURE 36 United Way: Why we have supported the River Region United Way (RRUW) for so many years Here Jimmy and Margaret Lowder ’s testimony on how humbling it is to experience making a difference in someone else’s life. They have been instrumental in helping so many organizations in the River Region, including the many agencies funded by the RRUW. FEATURES 44 When Roles Reverse… Parenting Your Parent No one likes to discuss aging. But as your parents get older, it’s important to talk about the future with them, so you can make sure they get the best assistance and care possible. 48 Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Turns 100 Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc., one of Montgomery’s oldest African-American owned businesses celebrates a milestone most rarely accomplish — this year they celebrate turning a century old!