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6 RIVER REGION LIVING SPECIAL “WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT” ISSUE: 24 2018 River Region Living Women of Achievement The River Region is blessed with numerous powerhouse women making their mark in the business world and we’ve only scratched the surface of the amazingly talented ladies profiled here on the following pages. Wonder Women of the Working World! 30 Special Section Honoring the 2018 Women of Achievement . DEPARTMENTS 8 FROM THE EDITOR 10 ON THE TABLE Tips to Help Reduce Waste 12 LIVING WELL Backyard Chickens 12 ARTBEAT Alabama’s Book Festival 16 IN THE GARDEN Colorful Caladiums 18 LEADING EDGE Cool Spring Items 20 TRAVEL Girlfriends Getaway in Orlando 44 BEAUTY & HEALTH Tips for Soft Skin 48 SOCIALLY SPEAKING The River Region’s Social Scene 54 HISTORY Montgomery’s History with Mary Ann Neeley 56 OUT & ABOUT Community Events Calendar 20 { contents } APRIL 2018