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Columbia Elementary School Drama Club will relate the exploits of a lovable fish who just keeps on swimming when they present their 2024 musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” Page 7A
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Molly Magnuson, age 8, and Jaxon Jimenez, age 7, are shown having fun last week during the recent blast of winter weather. The mixture of snow and ice kept kids out of school all week, and many businesses closed, while roads remained treacherous for travel. The temps last week didn’t help, taking a couple of nose dives into the single digits with dangerous wind chills. With the extreme cold, TVA reported record-breaking power usage. Last Wednesday morning’s preliminary peak power demand was 34,526 megawatts at a system average temperature of 4 degrees – setting an all-time TVA record. The previous record was 33,482 MW in Aug. 2007. Just to prove how crazy North Alabama winters can be, this week we will see temps in the mid-60s and possible flooding by Thursday.
Robin Dauma reps Global Ties Alabama in KTECH talks in Slovenia, Bulgaria By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – As a representative of the KTECH initiative and Global Ties Alabama, Robin Dauma traveled to Slovenia and Bulgaria to discuss careers in advanced manufacturing. “I had the privilege of participating in the Youth Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative or YTILI, a program for reciprocal exchange,” KTECH Recruitment Specialist Robin Dauma said. Dauma attended at the invitation of Kristiyan Mihaylov, who was the YTILI Fellow that was partnered with KTECH in spring 2023. “I am so grateful for this opportunity to represent KTECH
Robin Dauma (right) shared explanations about the success of KTECH, founded by Kids to Love, with educators and tech professionals in Slovenia and Bulgaria. The visit was affiliated with Global Ties Alabama. and Global Ties Alabama and to continue helping Kristiyan
achieve his dream of providSee DAUMA Page 8A
MADISON - Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) will continue accepting nominations through Jan. 31 for its second annual Madison Visionary Awards, a community-wide event to celebrate the people who make Madison a great place to live, work and play. Nominations are being accepted for Community Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year and Philanthropic Businessperson of the Year. “One elements of Madison’s success is its people and MVP thought it fitting to honor the volunteers who work every day to build community in our city,” said Melanie Thornton, Executive Director of MVP. “We have many people doing good and most often, they are the ones working behind the scenes. What better way to bring them in the spotlight then through these awards?” Finalists will be selected by an outside judges panel and featured on social media and on the MVP website. The winner of each category will be announced at a breakfast on March 28 at the SportsMed Club at Toyota Stadium and be featured in Madison Living Magazine. “This event also serves as MVP’s signature fundraiser, so we can make a bigger impact on the quality of life in the City of Madison,” said Thornton. Last year, MVP granted seven nonprofits $14,500 in funding for Madison-based projects due to the success of the event. These awards highlight a key element in MVP’s mission as Madison’s community nonprofit. In addition to fundraising for large projects, MVP is also working on building a community of volunteers who want to bring small projects, events and programs to Madison. To qualify, the nominee must live and/or work in the City of Madison. Nominations are only being accepted online via the MVP website. For more information and a complete set of guidelines visit the MVP website at mvpmadison.org/visionaryawards .
Kiwanis International preparing to start new club in Madison By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - A new civic club focused on serving kids is coming to Madison. The Alabama district of Kiwanis International is starting the club for the community. An informational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza
Blvd. Kiwanis members from around the state also will be in Madison next week (Jan. 29-Feb. 1) to talk with anyone interested in joining the new Madison club. The Kiwanis members will explain what clubs offer and the types of projects they undertake. For more information, visit Facebook.com/MadisonALKi-
wanis or send questions to madisonkiwanisclub@gmail.com. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis motto is “Serving the children of the world.” The organization’s causes include health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth See KIWANIS Page 3A
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By DAVID GAMBINO From The Decatur Daily HARVEST - As an activist inmate who says he’s in fear for his life at Limestone Correctional Facility lobbies a federal court to intervene and transfer him away from the prison, signed statements from fellow inmates in support of the motion describe a culture of violence and abuse of power. Robert Earl Council is serving life without parole at the prison in Harvest. Council and Melvin Ray, of Huntsville, in 2013 founded the grassroots Free Alabama Movement (FAM) aimed at advocating for the civil and human rights of incarcerated individuals. “There was no way for the media to penetrate and get inside of the Alabama prison system,” Ray said in a phone call Friday from St. Clair Correctional Facility, where he’s serving a life sentence for murder. “The only way this prison system was going to be exposed, it would have to be an inside job.” Ray said the founders of FAM understood they needed to use social media to bring attention to
Four-year-old Lincoln Royster spent last Wednesday afternoon sledding down his grandparents’ ice-covered long driveway. He is pictured above making one of his many trips back from the hill. The winter weather was frustrating for many who were stuck at home waiting for the roads to be treated or to thaw out, however for many children it was a wonderful break from school and the chance to have fun outside doing things that are a rare treat in Alabama -- like sledding.
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Volunteers provided needed rides on icy roads last week Editor’s note: The following story is about a group of volunteers who helped make it possible for essential healthcare workers in the Tennessee Valley to be ready for all of us. I have a stepdaughter who works at Huntsville Hospital, and she was able to report for work because of their assistance. When you consider the number of people who come together to help in times like these, it is very heartwarming. Thank you to everyone, from the first responders, public works employees, linemen, healthcare, and law enforcement personnel. Your sacrifice and caring for others do not go unnoticed. - John Few By WES TOMLINSON Decatur Daily TENNESSEE VALLEY - Faced with perilous roads under extreme snow and ice, several medical work-
ers in the Tennessee Valley were stranded at home — until a helpful man and his Jeep provided a lift. Scott Williams, along with about 100 volunteers from the Rocket City Wranglers Club, had been transporting health care workers to and from work for no charge last week. “Every day I get started at 4 a.m., I take my wife to work at Buc-ee’s and then I start checking our weblink to see who has requested rides,” Williams said. “On Monday night, I transported people up until 11 p.m.” Williams has been involved with the Rocket City Wranglers Jeep Club for the last five years, and each year, he said, when bad weather shuts the roadways down, they get to work. He is one of the more than 100 drivers on the club’s inclement weather team, and their territory covers Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties as well as Arab in Marshall County.
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TARCOG helps senior citizens train, secure part-time jobs By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Are you 55 years old (or older) and want to work part time? A local agency, Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments or TARCOG, can assist with the job-search process. TARCOG provides paid training, work experience and extra income to senior citizens who are 55 years old and older who want to re-enter the workforce on a part-time basis. TARCOG’s Senior Employment staff will discuss income limits and other qualifications with interested residents. These senior citizens most commonly take jobs in security work, custodial or maintenance needs, food service, office support, retail and driving/ transportation, according to John Sanders, Director of Senior Employment for TARCOG. The Senior Community Service Employment Program or SCSEP has an important role in locating jobs. TARCOG is SCSEP’s local sponsor. “SCSEP participants work at several nonprofit or government agencies that partner with TARCOG. The agencies train the participants to do the duties they need done. The SCSEP program pays their wages from grant funding,” Sanders said. Participants earn $7.34 per hour, based on Federal Minimum Wage, and work an average of 20 hours weekly.
Each facing different circumstances, many TARCOG clients encounter various challenges in finding a job. Lack of transportation, documented disability or health issue, lack of substantial employment history or needing a high-school diploma” are examples, Sanders said. “This program provides an opportunity to work around some of those obstacles.” “The SCSEP program is based on age and income, so prospective participants are screened” for eligibility,” Sanders said. “Participants must be at least 55, unemployed and have a family income of no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level.” Enrollment priority goes to veterans and qualified spouses, followed by individuals who are older than 65 or have a disability, low literacy skills, limited English proficiency; reside in a rural area; are homeless or at risk of homelessness; have low employment prospects; or did not find employment after using American Job Center. TARCOG serves communities throughout DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties. The staff identifies common regional issues, opportunities and challenges for these residents. For more information or to see if you qualify, call TARCOG at 256-7162666.
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A great addition to any game watch party By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Football season heats up each January. The National Football League will host the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February 11. Each year, football fans gather to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Those battles can get pretty fierce, and football fans know they’re best watched with some delicious food on hand. This recipe for “Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings” from “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing) makes for a great addition to any game watch party table. These crispy appetizers meld Korean and American flavors together for a truly unique offering. Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings Makes about 45 • 50 thin square eggless wonton wrappers (around 4 inches in size) Vegetable oil, for frying Filling: • 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
• 1 pound, 2 ounces cooked, shredded beef short ribs • 11 ounces cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped 3-1/2 ounces spring onions, finely chopped • 3 ounces pickled jalapeños, finely chopped • 1 pound, 2 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste To serve: • Silgochu (dried chilli threads) • 1 spring onion, julienned and soaked in ice water until curled, then drained • Sriracha For the filling, first sauté the mushrooms in the sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the filling ingredients with the mushrooms. Mix together using your hands, really breaking up the short rib meat to make a uniform texture. For the dumplings, line a couple of baking sheets with parchment and set aside. Fill a small bowl with water. Unwrap the wonton wrappers and cover lightly with
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Columbia elementary to present ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ on Jan. 26-27 By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com
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Madison Volunteer Fair to be held Jan. 27 at library By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Anyone who wants to make a New Year’s resolution for self-improvement while benefiting the community can look no further than Madison Visionary Partners or MVP for ideas. MVP will host Madison Volunteer Fair on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Madison Public Library auditorium, 142 Plaza Blvd. “We receive many inquiries about volunteer opportunities in Madison and the surrounding area,” MVP Executive Director Melanie Thornton said. “We know that many people aim to become more involved as part of their resolutions so we thought this would be a fitting way for our community to hear from organizations and see what types of opportunities are available.” “Our goal is that Madison residents will leave
with new information about organizations and be inspired on how they want to be involved in the community. We encourage residents to become engaged with the many organizations doing great work in Madison,” Thornton said. Melissa Davison, who serves as MVP Project Coordinator, said the volunteer fair will be “perfect for newcomers, seasoned residents looking to become involved and highschool students who need to increase service hours” for their resumes and academic or club requirements. A representative cross-section of Madison County’s municipal agencies and non-profit organizations will attend. Madison Visionary Partners’ office address is 103 Spenryn Drive in Madison. For more information about Madison Volunteer Fair, call Davison at 256384-3763, or visit mvpmadison.org/volunteerfair.
MADISON – Columbia Elementary School Drama Club will relate the exploits of a lovable fish who just keeps on swimming when they present their 2024 musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” Directors Britney Deutschendorf and Dana Herwig “have loved the story of Marlin, Nemo and Dory since 2003 when ‘Finding Nemo’ was first released. The characters and story in ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ bring happiness to the stage. We’re so excited to share it with our community.” “The couple who wrote ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2’ adapted the original movie into a 30-minute stage production that has been performed in Animal Kingdom for 21 years, so you know the music is fantastic,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. Notable songs in “Finding Nemo Jr.” include “Big Blue World,” a traditional Broadway big opener; “Fish Are Friends, Not Food,” humorous tune in Bob-Fosse style; “We Swim Together,” a conga party; and “Go With the Flow” in laidback, island groove. Cast leads are Colton Brooks (Nemo), Camilla Shurtz (Marlin) and Logan Deutschendorf (Dory). “These three students each brought something unique to their auditions, whether it be energy, amazing vocals, intuitive acting or wit. What’s most magical to watch is their onstage chemistry together,” Deutschendorf said. “The students have learned a lot of patience this year and how to support their fellow actors,” Herwig said. “It warms our hearts to see them clapping for their friends and providing encouragement and support during rehearsals.” Producers are Kayla Herwig and Rachel Schrandt. Britney Deutschendorf and Dana Herwig are choreographers. “We’ve had so much fun with choreography and watching the students really make it their own,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. Jessica Krefting and Bonnie Winstel are costume leads. “They and all of the parent volunteers creating costumes have done an incredible job, helping us bring our costuming vision to life,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. “We took a different approach, using Disney bounding and color
themes for our named characters and stuck to more traditional sea creature costumes for our sea chorus. Our costume team took our vision and created even better costume designs than we could have imagined,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. Show sponsors include Cintel Inc., Chick-fil-A, Society Salon and JbeeH Photography. “We’ve also had an outpouring of support from Columbia elementary administrators, faculty and staff, as well as our fantastic parent volunteers, who we could not do this without,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. “This show is wonderful for the whole family . . . a story of friendship, inclusion, support and love.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy — from witty one-liners to dad jokes and introspective moments . . . such a fun show,” Deutschendorf and Herwig said. “The students amaze us with their talent each year. We’ve had so much fun seeing them learn and grow throughout rehearsals,” they said. Show times are Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. “Finding Nemo Jr.” will be presented in James Clemens High School Auditorium. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. To buy tickets, visit https://www.showtix4u.com/ events/findingnemojr. Guests also can buy tickets (with cash) at the event.
U.S. Navy Concert Band to perform free concert at Huntsville High on Feb. 13
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MADISON - Touring the country since 1925, the United States Navy Concert Band has scheduled a free concert in Huntsville. The concert venue will be Huntsville High School Auditorium, 2304 Billie Watkins St., on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Associated with the band’s 2024 national tour, the performance by the U.S. Navy’s premier band for North Alabama will be free and open to the public. This family-friendly event’s objective is to connect with veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy. The U.S. Navy Concert Band
is the top-tier wind ensemble for this military branch. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for 99 years. The band performs a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind compositions. The full ensemble, along with small groups of varied instrumentation and voices, can entertain in several music genres. A trio of strings, primarily violins or ‘fiddles’ in this scenario, can deliver a toe-tapping country tune. The jazz ensemble plays upbeat standards from the 1940s to contemporary times. These musicians have mastered a vast
repertoire. Past tours have included performances at major municipal halls, community centers, countless universities, outdoor venues and the American Bandmasters Association Annual Convention. These patriotic concerts range from traditional to contemporary and showcase the versatility of the band’s different units. Ensembles from the Navy Band tour nationally for 12 to 15 weeks each year. Sailors in the Navy Band are full-time professional musicians. Most sailors in the Navy Band have undergraduate degrees in music, and many have graduate degrees. Each year, all the band’s primary performing units tour on concert tours throughout spec-
ified regions of the country. This schedule allows the band to reach out to audiences that do not have opportunities to see the Navy’s musicians regularly. “For many years, Navy bands have been where it matters, when it matters, just like the rest of our Navy. Today, we have sailors performing around
the world, improving relations with our allies abroad as well as telling the Navy story here at home,” according to a Navy spokesperson. The U.S. Navy Band is based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C.· For more information, visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
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heath care worker or emergency responder to make a difference. “Anybody with basic life support (BLS) certification and steady nerves could have handled that situation (in the airport) just as well,” Dunning said. “It was lucky that we were right there when it happened, but anybody with proper CPR training could have jumped in and made the save.”
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a student robotics grant competition,” Dauma said. At that grant competition, Dauma was a keynote speaker and explained KTECH’s mission and the procedures and strategy that the KTECH staff applies to implement initiative programs. After leaving Sofia, Dauma participated in the YTILI Alumni Summit in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Dauma described her visit’s last segment as “an incredible experience. Around 90 YTILI fellows (past and present) joined about 10 hosts from the United States for the conference,” she said.
A private school licensed by the Alabama Community College System, KTECH won the award for Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association Service Provider in 2021. KTECH offers interactive instruction for students to earn certifications in robotics, soldering, modeling/design software and Mechatronics. Formerly, Dauma taught honors and advanced-placement English at Bob Jones High School and sponsored students’ technical organizations. For more information, visit goktech.org or globaltiesalabama.org.
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(AED) to restore the rhythm of her heart. Although neither nurse paused for even a second, Dunning said the lack of resources at the airport was a challenge. “In the hospital, we have absolutely everything we need at our disposal, from existing IV access to point-of-care ultrasound to highly trained medical specialists with decades of experience,” she said. “But in that moment, Christy and I only had each other and a basic AED. … We both kept calling for things we didn’t have on hand. It was an incredibly humbling experience.” Dunning and Cantey, both nursing graduates of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), said the experience
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Be a lifesaver Cantey and Dunning hope their story will inspire others to learn the skills needed to respond to an emergency and help save a life. “You could be someone’s only chance at survival,” Cantey said. “It could be your mom, your dad, even your child.” Dunning said trading a few hours of time to get CPR certified is such a “small thing” to do to perform a life-saving procedure when it’s needed most. “I can’t think of anything more valuable than that,” she said.
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Exceeding Expectations Two Sparkman wrestlers win gold at AHSAA Girls State Tournament By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
The 2024 All Girls State Chess Championship will be held at Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville on Feb. 10. Page 3B
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Kloe Robb, left, and Kalea Loving of Sparkman High won individual state championships at the AHSAA Girls Wrestling State Championships held in Birmingham. Robb won her title in the 107-pound weight class while Loving earned her title in the 165-pound division. and posted a final team score of 179 to runner-up Daphne’s 170. Individually, two Sparkman
girls and one from Bob Jones were state title winners. For the Patriots, Carly Thomas (28-1)
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UAH Track & Field combines for four NCAA provisional marks at Samford open By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The UAH men’s and women’s track and field teams were back in action at the Samford Open on Saturday for this weekend’s competition.
By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com MADISON- The word is out. One of the top basketball recruits in Alabama is located in Madison. College recruiters are chomping at the bit to gain the multi-facet, unimaginable talents of this young student-athlete. “Her potential hasn’t even been tapped as she’s still growing physically and emotionally,” said Monica Maxwell head coach of the James Clemens girls’ basketball team of her prodigy. All the hoopla is about freshman sensation Deyon Smith. At 5-foot-9, 120 pounds, the 15year old is posting statistics that are just a fraction of what kind of player she is and could be. She’s posting 11 points, four steals, three rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots per outing. College recruiters know her on the court numbers are impressive, but there’s much more to Smith than points and rebounds. “She’s a huge part of our
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James Clemens freshman Deyon Smith is rated the No. 3 player among her 2027 class in Alabama. Last season, as an eighth grader, she received numerous contacts from college recruiters. Photo by Alexis Blue team offensively and defensively,” added Maxwell, in her third season as head coach. “She’s long, gets deflections and steals, plus she’s gaining the knowledge and confidence to take charges when possible. Colleges like her talents as a
package.” “I feel I’m good, but I need some work,” said Smith, 15. “I’m lacking confidence and I honestly don’t know why as my parents and my four sisters try to help me in that area as See SMITH Page 2B
Men’s Notable Performances -Michael Gizzi garnered a first-place finish in the 60-meter sprint with a time of 6.75 in the final round, topping the NCAA provisional standard in that performance. His time of 6.75 now ranks in the top 10 nationally. -Gizzi also earned first place and an NCAA provisional mark in the 200-meter dash at a time of 21.17, which tops his season-fastest time of 21.20. -Wilson McClain eclipsed the NCAA standard in 60-meter hurdles with a third place finish at a time of 8.14 in the finals. -Sam Wilhelm generated an NCAA provisional time and program record in the mile with a first-place time of 4:08.96. -UAH registered two additional first-place performances in distance races, including Nathan Knox in 3000 meters at 8:26.61 and Will Anglea in 5000 meters at 14:56.43. -Thomas Vaughn landed in See UAH Page 2B
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BIRMINGHAM - “To us, this was not an upset,” stated Sparkman wrestling head coach Ronnie Watson after his team of Lady Senators won the Class 6-7A State Championship held at the CrossPlex in Birmingham. Taking a nine-point victory over Daphne, the team many thought was the favorite going into the State Tournament, Sparkman won its first team title with two Senators winning individual state titles while a third Senator took runner-up. “All of our girls won matches in the preliminary rounds as that got us going towards the state title,” said Watson. “From top to bottom, I couldn’t have asked for more from the squad, which featured 19 wrestlers throughout the season.” Runner-up by 12 points a year ago, the squad set a goal to make it back to state and come away with the Blue Trophy signifying an AHSAA State Championship. The squad never quit
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Continued from page 1B they encourage me.” tation,” said Smith. “On defense, I Smith is listed as the No. 3 player feel I have good feet and good eyes.” in Alabama among her 2027 class, A one-time soccer player, Smith so listed by Global Grassroots, and switched to basketball at age seven, is listed among the top 250 players “Because my whole family played, in the country by Prep Girls Hoops so it was natural for me to play,” Game Changers. she added. “When I first began to The daughter of Jazz Porter and play I was just average, but I was a Kellie Rowes, Smith and her family good ball handler.” moved to Madison from Ohio three Smith received many hours of years ago. One of her sisters, Darin, basketball tutoring from one of her is a member of the James Clemens older sisters who showed her the junior varsity team. For Smith, she ropes of the game on their home was a member of the Lady Jets last court and goal. At their current season as an eighth grader. She’s home in Madison there’s still a basbeen making waves among basket- ketball goal in the driveway as she ball in the ranks of AAU as a mem- and Darin go one-on-one for a fun ber of the Birmingham based On game that provides enormous basMy Grind team where she traveled ketball experiences. to the likes of New Orleans, Atlan“I used to practice and play basta, Memphis and Louisville, Ky. ketball with boys,” said Smith, who “On offense, I’m not selfish as had at least eight colleges reach out I love to pass out the ball to team- last season in discussions on her mates and, in my shooting, I feel possible future. “Growing up I was I have keen eyes and good ball ro- more of a tomboy.”
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to earn a three-peat state championship in a season of tragedy for the junior Lady Patriot. Thomas earned her third consecutive title in the 126-pound weight class as she was named among the top 30 wrestlers in the country going into the competition. For Sparkman, Artis (31-0), a senior, pinned Charlotte Parker (163) of Montgomery Catholic at the 2:36 mark of the 145-pound division final. She went through three earlier matches in the opening rounds to make it to the finals. She’s been wrestling with the Senators since seventh grade with the first two years having to face boys just to be able to wrestle. Grant (25-2), a junior, pinned Autumn Boutwell (17-6) of Arab in just 25 seconds in the 152-pound division before the stunned crowd in attendance. In her third season of wrestling, Grant set two goals for the 2023 campaignwin a team and individual state championship. She finished third two seasons ago, was runner-up last year and was focused on taking it all in her junior season. Against Boutwell, Grant was 4-1 on the season matchups. “She showed up and took care of business,” added Watson of Grant. “I had wrestled my opponent just two weeks before the State Tournament and I knew she would be good, but I was a little nervous with butterflies knowing this was my last match as a high school wrestler,” said Artis. “I worked hard to get there and I didn’t want this opportunity to slip away. I want to thank all of my coaches along with both my mother and father as I couldn’t have done this without their support.” Artis was a two-time state runner-up before having her arm raised as the state champion. She said the school didn’t have a girls wrestling team and she had to wrestle against boys before the team was born. “I was going to quit until Coach Watson came to me and told me of the girls team coming on. Two other girls came on board that first year
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Smith is known to be extremely shy and soft spoken. When she first arrived among the program at James Clemens she didn’t talk much. She admitted her shyness has been a hindrance and held her back in being social and having communication with others. “Now, I’ve taken on more of a leadership role as I talk more and encourage others,” she said. “She’s a standup kid and she’s learning the ropes of how to be a leader,” said Maxwell. “She’s quiet, handles her studies well and balances training, practice and books. She’s a humble kid so her publicity at this level doesn’t really affect her. She’s a great teammate.” Maxwell added about her young star, “Schools like her practice talents. She’s fast, can handle the ball and is a pest on defense. As she grows, the word will get out she’s will be unstoppable.”
The Sparkman girls wrestling team finished seventh place at the AHSAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament. In attendance left to right were Keane Robb, assistant coach, Kalea Loving (165-lb division, Kia Loving (235), Kloe Robb (107), Ella Harmon, Jessica Cook (138), Kayla Bonds (100) and head coach Dylan Miller. in my sophomore season,” said Artis, who wore a brace on her right shoulder this season due to the shoulder occasionally popping out of place causing intense pain. “We had 15 girls last year and 19 this season. I’m humble about being the first girl to win a state wrestling championship in school history, but I hope I’m an inspiration to others on the team as I’m glad to be a part of this state title squad.” Grant moved up the ladder of success taking third place in the state two years ago and finishing runner-up a season ago as a sophomore. She attributed her success to a great work ethic as she indicated she was taught early in her life not to quit, set a goal and work for it. “My opponent in the finals was my fourth time to face her this season,” said the 5-foot-6 Grant. “She’s tall and went for her leg for a quick takedown. Once I got her on the mat she reached back for my head and that’s when I slipped around into position to throw a half-nelson and turned her over. She fought hard to get up, but I forced her back on her shoulders for the pin. I have strong legs and utilizing my hips being able to use my weight on my opponents is how I’m successful. The last two years I used strength, but this year I chose to be more intelligent and that made a difference for me.” Grant said her coaching staff and teammates helped her prepare and
through hard work helped reach her individual and team goals. Joy Hawkins, a junior at Sparkman, finished runner-up in the 185-pound division falling at 1:58 to Aniyah Griffin (35-0) of Pinson Valley. Hawkins (24-1) suffered her first loss of the season in the finals. For Thomas, standing tall on the mat is something she’s used to. “I was happy to be there again as the girls are getting better throughout the state and I’m happy they are as that helps our sport develop,” said Thomas of her three-peat performance. “It was very stressful being on the big stage at the CrossPlex for the finals. Upon winning it felt like the first time I won the state title two years ago as all of my hard work paid off.” There was more emotion than just wrestling for Thomas at this year’s State Tournament. On the recent New Year’s Eve, her father, Carlos Thomas, 44, was shot and killed. He had been working in Washington State for a couple of years and the last time he had a chance to see Thomas in action on the mat was her state tourney-winning effort two years ago. “The entire state tournament was dedicated to my father,” said Thomas, who currently lives with her mother and grandparents. “I wanted to win for him and I know when I had my arm raised in victory he was smiling from heaven.”
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Amelia Brady in fourth at 10:41.06. -Reigning GSC Freshman of the Week Aniya Johnson notched fourth in the high jump at 1.55 meters. -Raegan Miller registered fifth in the pole vault at a height of 3.26 meters. -Ashley Parrish was a fifth-place performer in the shot put at 11.63 meters.
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first overall in the pole vault at 4.41 meters. -Gabe Henneberger also performed well in 5000 meters with a second-place time of 15:16.01. -Conner Patterson notched third in 800 meters at a clocking of 1:57.20. Women’s Notable Performances -Amiah Murry landed in second place in the triple jump at 11.44 me-
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The 2024 All Girls State Chess Championship will be held at Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville on Feb. 10.
Winner at upcoming “All Girls State” to represent state at national tourney assigned time control is Game 45/d5 (4SS). Rounds will be held at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. “In the teams, the top four individual scores from the same school in each section will comprise the team score,” Guthrie said. Entry fee for All Girls State is $25 if the player pays by Feb. 2. After that date, the fee increases to $50. Deadline to enter is Feb. 7. Players cannot register onsite for this tournament. To register, visit madisonchess.com.
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ciation. “A representative from the Madison County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association spoke to our church at the beginning of the year. He spoke of the need for their organization to create a shoe closet so teenagers they serve can get shoes that are in style,” Moats said. “We felt that was a worthy cause.” The first 50 shoppers will receive a free tote and door prizes will be given away throughout the fair. “The fair will offer some of the area’s most talented artisans and crafters. We even have a lady who creates mosaic tiles,” Moats said. “We had a great turnout last year and invite the community to join us again this year.”
Before registering, entrants in the championship must have memberships in the United States Chess Federation or USCF and the Alabama Chess Federation or ACF. To secure these memberships, visit alabamachess.org or uschess.org. In individual prizes, competitors who reach first through fifth place will receive trophies. Players who tie for fifth place in each section will earn medals. For team prizes, the teams in first through third places in each section will receive trophies. The champion in the K-12 Section will represent Alabama at the Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions in Norfolk, Va. on July 27-30. For more information, email mccl.director@ gmail.com or visit madisonchess.com.
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Huntsville. Madison City Chess League or MCCL will host the tournament. State Sen. Arthur Orr and the Madison County Delegation are sponsors for the event. The championship is divided into three sections: K-12, K-6 and K-3. Topplace earners in all sections will receive individual and team awards. For the K-3 and K-6 sections, the time control will be Game 30/d5 (5SS). Round times are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For the K-12 Section, the
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MADISON – Players on Esports teams at James Clemens High School temporarily will pause their controllers for Mario Kart and Splatoon to pick up an apron and order pad for their upcoming fundraiser. The award-winning team members of James Clemens Esports will serve guests at a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s of Madison, 302 Hughes Road. The fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 3 from 7 to 10 a.m. “The cost is $5 per person, and our players for the teams Overwatch, Madden, Super Smash and Mario Kart will all be selling tickets and serving the patrons,” James Clemens Esports Coach Pam Paquette said. Paquette teaches cyber security and networking classes. “During 2023, my teams all participated in PlayVS esports (a scholastic Esports platform that provides the infrastructure and platform for amateur esports). We had Madden, two Overwatch teams, two Mario Kart Teams, Splatoon and Super Smash Brothers,” Paquette said. “The teams that were in state playoffs were two Overwatch teams, one Mario Kart team, Splatoon and Madden. The two teams that won Alabama State Championship titles in Montgomery on Dec. 11 were the
Mario Kart Varsity Team and the Splatoon Varsity Team,” Paquette said. “We are actively recruiting players for the new Spring 2024 season. We will be practicing in my room during lunch for the Nintendo games, and all teams practice on Mondays from home. Our official season starts the last week of January,” Paquette said. James Clemens Esports teams will practice and compete with Madden, Mario Kart, Overwatch, Splatoon and Super Smash Brothers this coming season, she said. Proceeds from the pancake breakfast will be used to purchase Esports equipment and offer students that have financial needs with a ‘scholarship’ to participate. “Some students have the device but not the game or don’t have a headset to use to communicate with their team from home. In addition, we may need to hardwire a Nintendo system to the network, so we have to purchase docking stations with an RJ45 port,” Paquette said. Setting goals for James Clemens teams in 2024, Paquette “would love to see the two State Champions receive invitations to the National Championships and then have them win in June. I would also like to see more students come out to participate.” “We don’t have a Rocket League team right now, and we need Splatoon players,” she said about other New Year goals.
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Signalink founds ‘Women in Tech toBE FUND Scholarship’ for study in STEM-related fields By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Steve and Alice Lessman, owners of Signalink Inc., have founded the “Women in Tech toBE FUND Scholarship.” “Our scholarship for students is designed to provide financial assistance to female high-school students who want to pursue a degree in STEM-related fields. The scholarship aims . . . to play a role in reducing the gender disparity within the industry,” Steve and Alice Lessmann stated in the scholarship announcement. Women in Tech or WIT // HSV is an Alabama-focused community platform aimed at educating, encouraging and empowering women to succeed in STEM career fields. The Invention to Innovation Center or I2C at the University of Alabama in Huntsville launched WIT. The toBE FUND is committed
to empowering women in STEM (‘to be’ whatever a woman aspires to be). In financial support, Signalink is cornerstone sponsor for toBE FUND scholarships and grants. “When we began our journey with Signalink, our vision was to create a dynamic and innovative presence in the Huntsville community. We were driven by a passion for technology and a desire to make a tangible impact on the world,” the Lessmanns said. However, the Lessmanns realized a drastic imbalance . . . “a lack of gender diversity that was hindering the industry’s potential for growth and progress.” “Our sponsorship is driven by a profound conviction that women in the workplace represent a wealth of untapped potential. When women are provided with opportunities, guidance and resources, they can, and do, transform the tech landscape,” they said. “We deeply appreciate the op-
portunity to support a shared belief in this vision. Together, we can work towards a future where women are not just participants in the technology industry, but leaders, innovators and champions of change,” the Lessmanns said. To apply for the scholarship, students must satisfy eligibility requirements: • Female high-school students – Seeking admission to accredited college for fall 2024 semester with major in technical or STEM field. • GPA – Minimum 3.0 on 4.0 scale. • Status – North Alabama resident with financial need. • College entrance -- Proof of acceptance/confirmation of enrollment (when available). Judges for the toBE FUND scholarship will only consider original work that applicants produce independently. For example, essays must include proper citations but avoid AI
Steve and Alice Lessmann, owners of Signalink Inc., have founded the “Women in Tech toBE FUND Scholarship.” Signalink specializes in techtools. Application deadline is March nical services, engineering and 15. integration for government and Successful recipients will re- commercial markets, includceive a one-time scholarship of ing the Department of Defense, $5,000, disbursed to their chosen Armed Forces and Aerospace. college upon confirmation of enFor more information, visit rollment. wit-hsv.org/funding.
Bank Independent’s Toy Share drive delivers for local kids By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - The 13th annual Bank Independent Toy Share Drive collected 3,517 toys and $2,519.16 in cash between Nov. 6 and Dec. 8. All donations were distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama in time for the holidays. Toy Share is the last of four annual Share drives hosted by Bank Independent to give back to the community as part of the Helping Hands Foundation. Since Toy Share started in 2011, over 42,000 items and over $48,000 in cash have been donated to the families in our local communities. The total economic impact has surpassed the $1 million mark. “We are so grateful to everyone who donated toys, time, and resources to help spread joy to children in need this holiday season,” said Macke Mauldin, President and CEO of BancIndependent. Inc. “This year’s Toy Share Drive was an enormous success thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. Your kindness sets a great example for how we can make a positive differ-
ence as a community as we move into 2024.” This year, the bank accepted donations from team members at all 32 Bank Independent locations. Additionally, the bank established an Amazon Wish List for online shoppers and accepted monetary donations through PayPal. “The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and giving back. This year, Bank Independent is proud to help spread holiday cheer to children in need through our annual Toy Share drive,” said Hallie Mauldin, Community Engagement Leader for Bank Independent. “We are so grateful for the charitable organizations that work alongside us to distribute the toys to those in need in our communities.” Charitable organizations distributing Toy Share donations included DHR of Limestone County, Christmas Charities YearRound of Madison County, North Alabama Christian Children’s Home and many others More information on all the share drives and the Helping Hands Foundation can be found at www.bibank.com/helping-hands-foundation.
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in Montgomery for a reception honoring leaders in state government. On March 6, the group will depart Montgomery after lunch and arrive in Huntsville at approximately 5 p.m. The early-bird registration fee of $475 will be available through Feb. 4. The fee after Feb. 4 will be $525. To attend the reception only, the fee will be $100. Registration closes on Feb. 22. Madison Chamber of Commerce members will register on the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s website at hsvchamber.org for “NON-MEMBER” status. On the “Events” dropdown menu, click “Upcoming Events” and scroll down to the “2024 Montgomery Trip” section and click “Register.” Use the code “2024MTE” to receive member pricing. Registration fees cover transportation on tour buses. Madison Chamber of Commerce’s staff will distribute “Madison Car Snacks” for bus travelers’ hunger pangs. Businesses can sponsor snacks by emailing marketing@madisonalchamber. com. Members from both chambers
are responsible for booking hotel accommodations. Participants can choose the Huntsville chamber’s room block at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel; click the link on the trip’s webpage, or call 334-4815000. Deadline for room reservation is Feb. 11. Other hotels in the vicinity include SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites and Embassy Suites by Hilton. Lockheed Martin is Event Sponsor, and Raytheon is Presenting Sponsor. Gold sponsors are The Boeing Company, GTEC, Port of Huntsville and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Silver Sponsors are Calhoun Community College, Davidson Technologies, Drake State Community & Technical College, First Horizon, PFM Financial Advisors LLC, Summit 7 Systems, TTL Inc. and Tennessee Valley Authority or TVA. “Don’t miss out on this outstanding networking opportunity that will help you stay informed about our state’s pivotal issues,” Michelle Epling said. Epling is Executive Director of Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Bank Independent promotes Bell to Business Development Officer By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Bank Independent recently announced the promotion of Kris Bell to Business Development Officer for Madison County. “The creation of the Business Development Officer role demonstrates our commitment to meeting deposit demand through relationship-based business development,” Bank Independent CEO Rick Wardlaw said. “As Business Development Offi-
cer, Kris will serve as an ambassador of the bank’s mission, vision, and values within the communities we serve. With her talent for building strong relationships, we are confident in her ability to fulfill the responsibilities in this new position.” In her new role, Bell will be responsible for generating long-term, sustainable core deposit growth by serving as a brand ambassador and nurturing new and potential deposit relationships within Madison County.
Bell joined Bank Independent in October of 2020 and brings over 20 years of extensive industry experience, specializing in commercial banking. Throughout her career, she has successfully navigated the dynamic landscape of lending and strategic financial planning, building strong relationships with a diverse clientele base ranging from small businesses to large corporations. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Yorkville University and
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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Today’s challenge for Christian parents and grandparents is to make sure that young children are aware of what is popular Culture versus The Truth of God. God’s word is not to be mocked but so many movies take his name in vain, swear like a drunken brawl is going on, and make fun of the truth. The generations are being raised without a Biblical worldview.TV depicts Hollywood’s idea of a family, Sundays are crammed with events, sports, and
unending mimosas at Sunday brunch but where is time to worship with other believers? There is no compromise between sin versus living for God. The culture lies to young people and unless parents are the authority figure God intended them to be what kind of life will these little ones have? If someone doesn’t remind them bad company corrupts morals (1 Corinthians 15:33) how will they know? PRAYER: Guard my heart Lord bring conviction upon those whose ways are sliding closer to Satan’s slippery slope. I pray for anyone I know who needs to be rescued. In Jesus’ name. Amen. God’s Lemonade Stand is written by former Madison resident Becky Miller. Her daily devotions appear on Facebook or at godslemonadestand.blogspot.com.
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The girls sat around the wall. Some on mats, some in plastic chairs. Their breakfast trays came so they ate while we studied. Last Sunday morning at 7 a.m. sharp we had the privilege of meeting the girls at the county jail for Bible study. It was before the snow started and everything was cancelled or shut down. The morning’s lesson was from Luke 2:41-52. It’s one of my faves. I used to call it “Jesus was Lost.” I can most assuredly tell you today that Jesus was NEVER, EVER lost. God’s Word amazingly applies to our lives today. Let’s unpack it together. The first thing I love is that it was Mary and Joseph’s custom to take Jesus to the temple. Mercy, if it was good enough for Mary and Joseph to take the Son of God to church, then it’s a genius example for us to follow. According to commentaries, most festival-goers traveled in caravans for safety. Women hung with the womenfolk, while men stayed together. Because Jesus was 12, He would have been considered almost an adult. That meant He could have been with the women or the men. (One of my kids was accidentally left at church once, so I get how that could happen.) They knew something was wrong. They could feel it but not put their
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CHURCH OF CHRIST Central Valley 5700 Mooresville Rd.
JEWISH SYNAGOGUES Temple B’nai Sholom 103 Lincoln St. S.E.
Crosspointe 78 Hughes Road
Phillip Tabernacle Primitive Baptist 930 Balch Road
Church of Christ Hughes Road at Gooch Lane
LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran 660 Gillespie Rd
Skyline ABA Baptist 586 Slaughter Road
The Church of Christ on the Highway 7594 Wall Triana Hwy.
Lamb Of God Lutheran 11716 County Line
Grace Baptist 122 Walnut St.
St. Andrew Primitive Baptist 1393 Swancott Road
Greenbrier Baptist 7939 Greenbrier Road
Trinity Baptist 1088 Hughes Road
International Baptist 1025 Shelton Road
Swancott Church of Christ Swancott Road
Wall Highway Baptist 6597 Wall Triana
Korean First Baptist 4257 Sullivan St.
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Parker Chapel Methodist Church 28670 Powell Road
The Harbor Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road
Springhill United Methodist Church 1605 Zierdt Rd.
Hope Church 1661 Balch Road
Asbury - Harvest 8089 Wall Triana Hwy
Ford’s Chapel United Methodist Church 280 Ford Chapel Drive
Fellowship United Methodist Church 29768 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd.
MORMON The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1297 Slaughter Road
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pected thing: she jumped all over Jesus! “Why have you treated us this way?” It sounds harsh. She was clearly upset-had been frantically searching for her son. We can feel slighted, asking the same question today when things haven’t worked out as we hoped. “Why have you treated me this way?” we may want to belt out to God. “We have been anxiously searching…” Proof right there that time away from Jesus brings out anxiety. When Jesus answered, they didn’t understand. Had they already forgotten all that had happened? This was Mary and Joseph. THE Mary and Joseph who had seen angels, given birth in a stable, entertained shepherds and wise men. Time away from Jesus may cause us to forget all God has done. Jeremiah 29:13-14 reminds us that God truly wants us to seek Him: “You will seek me and find me when you see me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD…” Oh, how He longs to be close to us. We packed up our bags as the girls returned to their cells. We pray they seek Jesus with all their heart. I hope you will, too!
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finger on it. After a day, they stopped. It was never their intention to leave Jesus; they had just gotten busy, were distracted with other things. Mary and Joseph began searching for Jesus in their family and friends. Nowadays, when problems come, we often turn to humans first. Family and friends are important to have, but we won’t always find Jesus there. This is especially true for those with addiction. Family and friends cannot rescue or save. Only Jesus Himself can. Then they did what makes so much sense: they went back to the place they had last been in the presence of Jesus. Or felt His presence. It took three days to find Him. He was in the temple. If we are searching for Jesus today, church is a surefire place to look. Time without Jesus was stressful. Though the Bible does not record this as fact, it’s fair to expect harsh words, finger pointing, blame, distress, and fear on the road back to Jerusalem. When we don’t spend time with Jesus, we are not our best. We are trusting in our own wisdom, our own strength. A stressed-out Mary did an unex-
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Light of Christ Center 4208 Holmes Avenue NW
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Institute at UAH in its Spring 2024 curriculum. In a series of four classes from Jan. 30 to Fe. 8, Huntsville-based religion author Dr. Lameh Fananapazir will explore the belief that the world’s various religions are facets of
one faith, divine in origin, identical in their aims, complementary in their functions, continuous in their purpose, and indispensable in their value to mankind. In addition, Dr. Fananapazir will address the Baha’i principles of
racial harmony, justice, gender rights, universal education, harmony of science and religion, and elimination of prejudice. Further information about the course and how to register is available at www.uah.edu/
library/olli/term-registration/ olli-registration-spring? Dr. Fananapazir’s two current works, “Islam at the Crossroads”, and “Christianity Beyond the Crossroads”, are published by George Ronald Publishing.
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ADOC Commissioner John Hamm and other correctional staff seeking a jury trial and compensation. The suit claims, since the founding of the FAM, ADOC has responded to Council with “every sort of retaliation and cruelty, including one near-successful attempt to kill him.” Because of the alleged threat to Council’s life, his attorneys also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to transfer Council out of Limestone Correctional as soon as possible. According to the motion, a correctional officer named Lt. Jeremy Pelzer has been “cultivating the conditions for preventable but life-threatening harm to Council.” The motion claims Pelzer, with the warden’s approval, promised gang members protection if they killed or assaulted Council. In one example, Pelzer allegedly accused Council of uploading a TikTok video of an inmate’s injuries after a beating. Pelzer then publicly announced that all inmates would be denied commissary because of Council, allegedly painting a target on his back, according to the motion. Council has also been placed repeatedly in solitary confinement as retaliation for his activism inside the prison, according to the motion. His lawyers said officials at Limestone Correctional have been blocking attempts to transfer Council. “One of the reasons Council can’t move right now is because they are intent on keeping us separated from each other,” Ray claimed. “They want to keep us isolated so we can’t have access to other facilities and other people and continue to have these conversations going on.” The judge hasn’t ruled on the injunction request. History of dysfunction “These people are human,” said Limestone County NAACP President Wilbert Woodruff while speaking about Limestone inmates last week. “The fact that they haven’t been put to death means the responsibility for their lives and their well-being is on the state. We’ve been pleading for a while now for ADOC’s heads as well as the governor to come in and do something, particularly about this prison.”
The Death in Custody Reporting Act requires the Department of Justice to collect information about deaths in state and local jails and prisons. According to ADOC’s fourth quarter report, 337 death investigations were opened during fiscal year 2023 statewide. Around 32 of those focused on Limestone, where 2,404 inmates are housed. There were also 590 sexual abuse investigations opened across the state prisons. The per capita rate of homicides in Alabama prisons is around 10 times higher than Alabama’s overall murder rate, according to the ACLU: “The rate of violence inside Alabama prisons exceeds the rate for some of the most dangerous places in the world.” Family wants answers Several families are still seeking answers after their loved ones died inside Alabama prisons. Leota Kendrick said she’s still waiting on autopsy results for her son, 27-year-old Anthony Kendrick, after he died at Limestone Correctional on Aug. 8. “They (ADOC) claim he overdosed, then they lost his paperwork and couldn’t tell me where he was, then they said they had a contract with UAB and they had to do the autopsy there before I could get his body,” Kendrick said. “Almost a week later, they said he couldn’t be transported to me without being embalmed. When we did get him, he was covered in bruising.” ADOC is also facing federal lawsuits over allegedly returning the bodies of two deceased inmates to their families without hearts or other organs: Brandon Clay Dotson, who died at Ventress Correctional Facility in November, and 74-year-old Charles Edward Singleton, who died at the Hamilton Aged and Infirmed Center in 2021. Statewide, 57.8% of prisoners are Black. Black people make up 26.8% of Alabama’s population, according to the U.S. Census. ADOC’s reports don’t break out racial makeup by institution. In response to The Decatur Daily’s request to tour Limestone Correctional, ADOC spokeswoman Kelly Betts wrote: “I appreciate your request for a tour of Limestone. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate your request.”
The DOJ sued ADOC and the state of Alabama in 2020 “because Alabama fails to provide adequate protection from prisoner-on-prisoner violence and prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse, fails to provide safe and sanitary conditions, and subjects prisoners to excessive force at the hands of prison staff,” according to a DOJ press release. Ray said FAM’s efforts to expose the conditions are primarily responsible for the DOJ taking an interest. Menefee, who’s not a part of that case, said it’s expected to go to trial this year. In a November report, ADOC said Limestone Correctional has a design capacity of 1,628 inmates, but was holding 2,401. Woodruff said the NAACP has held press conferences in the past to shine a light on the problems at Limestone Correctional and is planning another one. “We’ve had inmates turn up dead there, and there really hasn’t been any clear reason given as to the cause of these inmates’ deaths,” he said. “We’ve gotten several complaints from families of inmates in Limestone Correctional, and they’ve come to us for help to address some of these plights men are facing up there.” Woodruff said he spoke to the warden last year and asked if the public might be allowed to tour the facility in the spirit of transparency. That request was denied. Staffing Woodruff, Menefee, and the DOJ all point to understaffing as one of the main problems plaguing Limestone Correctional and other ADOC facilities. “They don’t have enough guards to adequately secure all the inmates, and that leads to possibly gang violence and inmate-on-inmate crime,” Woodruff said. Correctional officer positions aren’t the only ones understaffed, according to Menefee. “For example, one allegation that we heard is that the medical staff get overwhelmed because there are so many stabbing victims,” he said. “They have to prioritize responding to that, and they don’t end up responding to people with chronic health care problems. “At Limestone, sometimes they’ll have 10 correctional officers guarding 2,300
prisoners. Sometimes, you’ve got dormitories with 400 prisoners and maybe one correctional officer assigned to watch them.” Betts would not comment on facility-specific staffing levels. “The way that the prison is broken up, you’ve got three different sides to the prison because it’s so big,” Ray explained. “And, sometimes, you may have one officer as a ‘rover,’ and he has to ‘rove’ a whole entire section by himself. It’s equivalent to having no officer.” Menefee said delayed health care is a common story at ADOC facilities. He represents another Limestone Correctional inmate, Joseph Renney, in an ongoing lawsuit against the prison. “He was a diabetic prisoner who was denied medical care and had half his foot amputated,” Menefee said. “You know, it’s outrageous that someone would be denied medical care for months and months and months until the point where they have part of their foot amputated, but what’s more outrageous is that ADOC officials have been on notice for years that diabetic prisoners in all ADOC facilities are not receiving prompt medical attention and care.” There are 1,758 ADOC employees across the state’s prisons, according to the latest data available which tracks staffing through Sept. 30. In September, ADOC hired 36 new employees and lost 31. Also in September, Hamm answered questions at the state’s quarterly Legislative Prison Oversight Committee meeting. “So we’ve got 20,000 people in prison, and we’ve got facilities that are built to house 13,000?” asked Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville, according to Alabama Daily News. “So we’re roughly 7,000 over design capacity, and (at) roughly 60% of the security officers that you would like to have? To me that’s pretty obvious why that’s a tough situation.” Hamm told the committee that ADOC hired 40 correctional officers over the summer and budgeted for 727 of more than 1,000 vacancies. ADOC recruiters held a hiring event at Limestone Correctional Facility last month. The starting pay for correctional officer trainees is $56,971.20, according to Betts.
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