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MADISON - Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is synonymous with the word love. And love is more than romance. Love is patient, love is kind. Love is alive and well in the heart of Alexandra Ramsey. And she enjoys nothing more than spreading that love. Alexandra, a quiet 22-yearold who loves plaid, Twix candy bars, stuffed animals and the Netflix series “Wednesday”, spends her free time painting local businesses, schools and the occasional portrait and then simply gives them away. “Giving them away gives me joy,” Alexandra said. “I do it to spread kindness. I like painting. It’s one of my favorite hobbies.” When Alexandra first
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By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Three students in Madison City Schools or MCS earned awards at the national level in the 2024 National PTA Reflections fine arts contest. Annually, 300,000-plus students nationwide in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade create original works following a student-defined theme. Winners can advance from their individual schools to their district, state and national competitions. Competition categories are Dance Choreography, Film Pro-
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came up with the idea, her mother, Kelly, was on board 100 percent. She says after taking a painting class while a junior at James Clemens High School, Alexandra got on a roll. “She came to me and said, ‘Mom, I just wanna do this for people,” Kelly said. “And she does it out of the goodness of her heart and because she enjoys it.” Culver’s, Wendy’s, McDonalds are all beneficiaries of Alexandra’s work. Since her first painting captured the beauty of a banana split sundae, ice cream became an object of her artwork. A subject that did not surprise Kelly. “When she was a toddler, she kind of got her start playing with ice cream,” Kelly said. “She would sometimes put it on the window of the car and was like designing
with her fingers–even when she was three years old. I had a feeling that she would be creative. She liked to work with her hands and make little shapes with Play-Doh.” Alexandra painted a canvas of her alma mater but also captured Sparkman High School in acrylic, her favorite medium. She says the school’s interior is pretty and she wanted to paint it. She gifted the large painting to the school’s front office, leaving it in the hands of bookkeeper, Heidi Fowler. “When she presented us with the artwork, she was so quiet, but you could see that she was happy,” Fowler said. “She told us she thought our building was pretty. It was during the summer, but she had a small audience. We have fought over who gets it, See ALEXANDRA Page 8B
MADISON - The first Safe Haven Baby Box in the state of Alabama opened in Madison on Jan. 10. The box was the result of combined efforts between Safe Haven, the City of Madison, Madison Fire and Rescue, and Kids to Love, a licensed private adoption and child placing agency in Alabama. Kids to Love’s initial work to expand the Safe Haven law, allowing women another place to safely surrender their babies besides the hospital while remaining anonymous and expanding the time for surrendering from 72 hours to 45 days, paved the way for the baby boxes to be installed at fire stations throughout the state. Kids to Love worked with south Alabama representative Donna Givens to unanimously pass the law in the state legislature and later have the bill signed into law by Governor Ivey in June of last year. Founder and CEO of Kids to Love, Lee Marshall, explained the thought that went into the new law, “Alabama was the first state to have the Safe Haven law many, many years ago, and so the Safe Haven law was in effect, where women could surrender their babies at the hospital 72 hours after birth. So, we felt like two things needed to happen that they needed to have another place to do that where they could keep their anonymity, but also we felt like women might need a little more time than 72 hours.” Marshall said they saw the work Safe Haven Baby Boxes were doing in neighboring states and identified Knoxville, TN as a city comparable to the Huntsville-Madison area where the boxes were proving effective. “We saw Knoxville and we kind of felt like Knoxville was probably See MARSHALL Page 8B
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duction, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Following the theme, “Show Your Voice!,” 34 MCS students placed at the Alabama State level. Fourteen students received first place in the state contest and advanced to the National level. Three MCS students placed at judging for Nationals from more than 900 entries and 300,000-plus submissions from across the country, according to Madison City PTA Reflections Co-Chairs Beth Green and Ricki Schwartz. See REFLECTIONS Page 8A
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A big congratulations to Heritage Elementary for being named a top 25 school in Alabama. The state Department of Education honored Principal Dr. Georgina Nelson on Thursday with a proclamation. The recognition is significant given that there are 100s of elementary schools statewide. MCS Elementary Instruction Coordinator Melissa Mims accompanied Dr. Nelson to the State Board of Education meeting where North Alabama BOE District Rep. Dr. Wayne Reynolds participated in the awards presentation. Way to go Heritage! All Madison City schools perform admirably in state rankings. Every single MCS school has earned an A on its annual state report card since ALSDE began the statewide school and district grading system.
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Madison Visionary Partners to promote Monarch butterfly survival with mural, upcoming contests By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners or MVP is coordinating an effort to bolster the population of Monarch butterflies that migrate through Madison. MVP has received funding from Huntsville Area Association of Realtors or HAAR, Toyota Alabama and private individuals to create a mural of a Monarch butterfly. This artwork will be painted at The Avenue Madison apartments outside of Honest Coffee, 85 Shorter St. in downtown Madison. Work on the mural will begin this spring. To celebrate this public asset, MVP is leading a community project to encourage residents and businesses to plant more pollinator gardens. Bailey Erickson, local volunteer and owner of Wafel-Bitte LLC, is leading the venture for volunteers in Madison. “The Monarch butterfly is Alabama’s state insect and is in need of our help. The Monarch population has declined by 90 percent due to insecticides, urban sprawl, climate change (and other factors),” Erickson said. “Madison is a stop on the Monarch’s journey from Mexico, and we are trying to provide them with more food to stay strong and for the Monarch population to increase,” Erickson said. The community project for the Monarch is in the early planning stages. “MVP is asking for community and
business input, as well as for sponsors, to help fund a community-wide competition and community plant swap day,” MVP Executive Director Melanie Thornton said. To ‘feed’ the butterflies, milkweed and nectar sources are the best options for Monarchs. Examples of plant types are aquatic milkweed, orange or yellow butterfly weed, Pinewoods milkweed, Redring and Whorled milkweed. (Milkweed4Monarchs.org) Nectar sources that home gardeners can plant are phlox, lantana, lamb’s ear, sedum, coneflower, lavender, bee balm, yarrow, sage and zinnia. Common milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) will grow almost anywhere. MVP has drafted ideas for supporting the effort to help the Monarch: • Friendly neighborhood competition – The subdivision with the most butterfly gardens wins. • Friendly competition among Madison businesses – The business with the best butterfly garden wins. • Swap/giveaway – Residents who are interested in gardening will gather at Home Place Park for a community plant swap and plant giveaway. To support these community events, email Melissa Davison, MVP Project Coordinator, at melissa@mvpmadison.org. Madison Visionary Partners’ office address is 103 Spenryn Drive. For more information, call 256-384-4358 or visit mvpmadison.org
Volunteers created a Monarch Butterfly Habitat at Dublin Park in 2021. They planted 30,000 milkweed seeds, along with pollinator plants, the Monarchs’ main food source.
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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong: Time to defeat the left’s lies about Trump, Jan. 6 By US CONGRESSMAN DALE STRONG
US Congressman Dale Strong dia’s narrative of what occurred in January 2021 and in the aftermath is being exposed. When peaceful Trump supporters were losing control of the protest, the president took action, calling on the protesters to go home. It would seem that the morally superior elites that control American media would decry a riot of any kind, no matter who spurs it, right? Yet, in the summer of 2020, small business owners had their property looted and possessions destroyed by violent mobs of Black Lives Matter rioters. Women were beaten, police stations were set ablaze and churches were vandalized. Of course, the media told us that criminals stealing Gucci bags and robbing Target cash registers must be permitted for the sake of democracy. These are the kind of “mostly peaceful protests” liberals prefer, apparently. Yet these rioters were praised because they vote for the Washington establishment overseeing America’s decline, the progressive Democrats. Meanwhile, January 6 protesters are portrayed as traitors because they vote for Trump. It is that simple. Ironically, Democrats are so afraid of speech within their own ranks that they tried to block demonstrations from being within earshot of their party’s convention this summer. Thankfully, they forgot to check the local regulations, so the protest application was accidentally approved. Chalk another one up to bureaucratic incompetence. Since 2015, the deep state and left-wing media have acted to undermine Trump in ways that have See STRONG Page 8A
Alabama Baptist leaders oppose new state gambling legislation By CRAIG MONGER www.1819News.com Alabama’s Baptist leadership has come out in opposition to the proposed gambling legislation currently being considered by Alabama lawmakers. Last week, lawmakers unrolled a comprehensive plan to legalize casino gaming, sports betting, and a state lottery through a constitutional amendment to be voted on by the public. The two bills are sponsored by State Reps. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) and Andy Whitt (R-Harvest). Both have been referred to the Alabama House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism. While the bill is in its infancy, proponents and opponents are already making their voices heard on the
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Alabama’s community college system is a vital part of the state’s workforce development strategy, but it’s only as successful as it is accessible. Not everyone needs or even wants a traditional four-year (or more) college degree, but with most jobs — especially good-paying ones — becoming increasingly specialized and requiring greater technical know-how, almost everyone needs education beyond a high school diploma. That’s where Alabama’s two-year junior colleges come in. They bridge the gap that stands be-
tween Alabamians looking for jobs and business and industry looking for employees capable of meeting their needs. As such, two-year colleges often appeal to students coming from the most modest backgrounds. They may even be the first in their families to go to college at all. Often, they already have jobs or have started families and are scraping to get by while taking classes and trying to better their lives and the lives of their children. Unfortunately, they’re also far more likely than students at fouryear colleges and universities to get derailed when life puts unexpected obstacles in the way.
That’s why Calhoun Community College has two programs to help students in need. The first is the Student Emergency Grant program, which to date has given out about $100,000 to 128 needy students for things like car repairs, utility bills and medical bills. “It helps them be successful in school, helps them stay on target to meet their goals and their dreams of what they want to do for themselves rather than ... letting that derail them or cause them to get discouraged and drop out of school,” said Calhoun social worker Florence Doughty. “It enables them to focus on school and meet that little immeSee CALHOUN Page 8A
Grateful for Alabama’s new non-union manufacturers The following is a response from a reader to last week’s editorial: “Don’t let what happened in Detroit happen here too” by Helena Duncan. By BRIAN MILLER Letter to the Editor I grew up in Detroit but left in 1978 to escape the downward trend of the automotive industry. I am a car guy
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The liberal media’s talking heads have spent the better part of three years lecturing the American people about “The Big Lie,” claiming President Donald Trump sparked a so-called “insurrection” on January 6, 2021. Before that, the left’s propaganda machine cranked out “Russia-gate.” But history shows that neither of these narratives stood the test of time, nor did they hold up in the court of law. This is why I proudly co-sponsored U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) resolution proclaiming that President Trump did not “engage in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States” on January 6. Peaceful assembly is an American birthright, as is the right to petition the government. The Founders placed these liberties within the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On January 6, 2021, thousands of Americans put these rights into practice. It was on this day that President Trump told his supporters, “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” According to the left and their media lackeys, this was the rhetoric of a fascist dictator. Not once in Trump’s speech did he call for violence, and he certainly did not tell his supporters to lead a rebellion against the federal government. But the media pushed their narrative. If the left protests, it must be for a noble cause. If the right stands firm to have its voice heard, the media claims they are “attacking democracy.” When anti-Israeli protesters violently assaulted six Capitol Police officers last November at the Democratic Party headquarters in Washington, D.C., the mainstream media characterized it as “a protest for peace.” This hypocrisy clearly illustrates the left-wing media bias. Thanks to the reporting of independent journalists, the corporate me-
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Ever hiked the Almshouse Trail in the Land Trust hiking area? Before social security, welfare, and food stamps, a community was judged by its willingness to help widows, orphans, and the less fortunate. Hundreds of communities across the South, after the Civil War, established almshouses. An almshouse offered help and healing, nothing expected, offering a refuge from life’s storms. Huntsville’s almshouse was located near the Three Caves on Monte Sano Mountain. Funded by local churches for people with disabilities, the elderly, or anyone who fell into hard times. Today, you can hike the Alms House Trail on the Land Trust area to the site where it once stood. This is the story of two of Huntsville’s almshouse residents. All was lost, the house, contents, nothing left but a few scraps of clothing and a picture of the happy family that once lived in the wood frame house now smoldering in ruins. With a few items tied in a bundle, Isaiah and Hannah walked up Toll Gate Rd. (still there) to the almshouse. Local churches and charitable individuals gave funds to help the less fortunate. Many came through the door with a heavy heart and a broken spirit, Issiah and Hannah were two of hundreds who needed shelter from life’s storms. Isaiah stood watch over Hannan’s bed as she slowly recovered, cholera had claimed the lives of their three children in the epidemic of 1873. Hannah, broken in body and spirit, fought the cholera symptoms, her only comfort
was Isaiah standing over her and pressing a cool, water-soaked cloth to her face. The routine at the Alms house was straightforward, if you could help you did, and if you could not, you were helped. Ample servings of hot nutritious food placed on a large table three times a day, Grace was said, and all helped themselves, an inviting fire was crackling in the broad open-faced fireplace. The residents all gathered around, telling, and hearing each other’s stories, making each other’s burdens a little lighter. For weeks Issiah paralyzed with grief from the death of their children, and Hannah was just too weak to care. As spring came to Monte Sano a slow re-emergence of spirit came to Isaiah and Hannah. They became the most faithful workers at the Almshouse, after six months, Isaiah found work in an Apple orchard on Chapman Mtn, (near where Chapman Middle School now stands), and he and Hannah moved into the little stone cottage at the entrance to the orchard and tended it for twenty years. They took in countless orphan children and raised them as their own. To see Isaiah and Hannah at the town square on Saturday with a swirling brood of laughing and playing children running about, you would think they had not a care in the world, and you would be right. They came to the almshouse broken, beaten, and sick but left renewed and ready to be a part, once again, of the community; that was the Blessing of the Almshouse. Bruce Walker speaks regularly to a wide variety of groups. You may contact Bruce at bruce@brucestoryteller.com or visit his website www.BruceStoryteller.com
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By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Skipping meat on Fridays is a common sacrifice some Christians make during Lent. Meals can still be flavorful even if chicken, beef or pork may be off the table. In fact, Lent makes for an ideal time to embrace delicious vegetarian meals or those that feature seafood. Salmon is a hearty, flavorful and heart-healthy protein. When glazed in an easy sauce, this “Sweet-and-Sour Baked Salmon” will be the star of mealtime. Enjoy it, courtesy of “30-Minute Meal Prep” (Sourcebooks) by Robin Miller. Sweet-and-Sour Baked Salmon Serves 4 • 8 salmon fillets, about 5 to 6 ounces each
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup 100 percent pineapple juice • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, regular or seasoned • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 teaspoons cornstarch • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/8 ground ginger • Chopped green onions for serving 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Coat a shallow baking dish with a thin layer of olive or vegetable oil. 2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them in the prepared pan. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Set aside. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic,
and ginger. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently. 4. Spoon the sauce over the salmon. 5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is fork tender (a meat thermometer should register 145 F). 6. Reserve half of the salmon for a future meal. Refrigerate up to 3 days. 7. Top the remaining salmon with the green onions, and serve. Tip: You can make this dish spicy by adding hot sauce or sriracha sauce to the glaze. You can also top the finished dish with crushed red pepper flakes. Also, this thick sauce is versatile, so it can be used on chicken, beef and shellfish.
Here’s some interesting facts about Leap Year Leap Day is not considered a legal day. Those born on Feb. 29 have to choose Feb. 28 or March 1 for their legal birthdays By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Leap Year typically takes place every four years, which will happen again this month with the inclusion of Feb. 29. The process of adding a day to the calendar every four years was designed to realign the clock and calendar more closely with how long it takes the Earth to rotate around the sun, which is slightly longer than the 365 days
attributed to a year. If not for Leap Year, the seasons would slowly shift out of place. There are many interesting facts to learn about Leap Year, and Feb. 29 is the perfect time to explore them. · It takes the Earth 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to circle once around the sun, says Time and Date. Without leap years, we’d lose almost six hours every year. After a century, the calendar would be off by nearly 24 days. · Despite 2100, the next turn of the century, being divisible by four, it will not be a leap year. That’s because it is divisible by 100 but not 400, which means it will not be a leap year. This exception to the rule pertains to new century years. · Forbes reports that it’s likely the calendar will need to be changed again since the Earth’s rotation rate, the axial tilt orientation and the Earth’s orbital motion around the sun is not constant. Various effects, such as earthquakes and something
called tidal braking, affect the passage of time. · Legend states that on Feb. 29 it is alright for a woman to propose to a man, a custom attributed to St. Bridget. Bridget complained to St. Patrick that some women had to wait too long for their suitors to pop the question. As the legend goes, Patrick supposedly provided women this day to propose to compensate. · Some cultures view Feb. 29 as an unlucky day. In Greece, couples are warned against planning weddings See LEAP YEAR Page 8A
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Madison Methodist to host Gifts of Grace Craft Fair Saturday By ERIN COGGINS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Madison Methodist Church will host their second annual Gifts of Grace craft fair on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event, held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature 50 vendors offering handmade goods from jewelry, pottery, quilts, candles, soaps, woodcrafts, baked goods and much more. Some of the vendors include Colors Gone Wild, Edison Candle Company, The Plot Thickens and Wayne Higginbotham Wood Works. “We offered all of our vendors from last year a returning spot and then looked through numerous applications and pictures to chose others,” event coordinator Carol Moats said. “A committee of three look for vendors that are a good fit and we invited vendors we see at other events to join us.” Like last year, the church will open Charity Café so patrons can have soup and muffins before or after shopping at the fair. New this year is the prayer room. “We are offering the
prayer room for those who just need to take a break or for those who need to talk to God,” Moats said. “It will be open for both vendors and patrons.” The proceeds from the event will serve the Church’s children, youth and preschool ministries. The non-profits 305 8th Street, Lincoln Village and the Madison County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association. “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.”
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First-responders, medical personnel, city employees and many other contacts will participate in ReadyFest on Feb. 24 at Discovery Middle School.
ReadyFest on February 24 to promote preparedness in all life’s situations, emergencies By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Organizers of an upcoming event want residents to be ‘ready’ in every sense of the word. The City of Madison will hold ReadyFest, its annual preparedness event, on Feb. 24 at Discovery Middle School, 1304 Hughes Road. Demonstrations and exhibits will open at 9 a.m. and will continue until 1 p.m. The program centers on Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA Community Lifelines, including safety and security; food, water and shelter; health and medical; energy; communications; and transportation. “We’ve been impacted since 2019 with the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, the weeklong ice event that our city experienced. It’s critically important for our families to be prepared should we have an areawide weather event or a personal family event in which we need to work through a situation that may
seem overwhelming,” Maura Wroblewski said. Wroblewski represents District 1 on Madison City Council and serves as council’s liaison to ReadyFest. “We have wonderful community resources to share information to be prepared in any event,” Wroblewski said. “ReadyFest is an opportunity for everyone in our community, from the youngest to the oldest.” “ReadyFest is a great opportunity to raise awareness of resources available in our own backyard, as well as build a sense of optimism and community for Madison residents. We hope patrons walk away with knowledge and security for possible emergency situations,” Steve Perry said. Perry is Special Operations Chief for Madison Fire and Rescue Department. A few displays at ReadyFest will serve to foster ideas to assist individuals and families in their preparedness endeavors. “Virtual Reality equipment from Madison Fire will teach folks how to escape a burning building. We hope to have
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the SARTEC K9 unit (all-volunteer unit with dogs trained for land and water searches) on-hand to provide a demonstration,” Wroblewski said. Officers in Madison Police Department will discuss opportunities for women to sign up for Rape Aggression Defense or RAD classes. Police personnel will discuss personal, family and neighborhood security. Public Works Department employees will display their latest winter-weather heavy equipment. Madison and Limestone County EMAs will have a Mobile Command Trailer on display. Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit will be available for health screenings, and local mental health therapists will discuss mental health topics. Sports teams from Discovery Middle School will sell concessions; food trucks are scheduled for lunch options. “There will be something for everyone. Please mark your calendar and help to prepare your family for whatever life throws at them,” Wroblewski said.
MADISON — The Kids to Love Foundation has set the date for its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser, the premier fundraising event for its Davidson Farms home for girls and the Whitaker Cottage Community. This year’s Denim & Diamonds, presented by Twickenham Advisors, will take place April 27, at The Jackson Center, located at 6001 Moquin Drive NW in Huntsville. Country music star Billy Dean will be this year’s headline artist. Over the course of his 25+ year career, Billy has released 11 albums and has been recognized with several awards and nominations. In 1992, he was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year for “Somewhere in My Broken Heart,” which went on
Country music star Billy Dean will be this year’s headline artist. to win Song of the Year at the American Country Music Awards. That same year, Billy was named Top New Male Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music awards and nominated by the
Country Music Association for the Horizon Award. In 2017, Billy was inducted as a member of the Florida Artist Hall of Fame. “This past year at Davidson Farms has been one of our most fulfilling ever,” said Kids to Love Founder and CEO Lee Marshall. “Davidson Farms is about Hope, Healing, and Home, and we have a wonderful group of girls and young women there doing that every day. We can’t wait to show our Denim & Diamonds guests how we are changing their lives every day for the better.” In addition to Billy Dean, the evening also will feature dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and an auction. Davidson Farms, the foundation’s home for girls located near Ardmore, Ala., was established in 2017. It is a state-licensed home but See KIDS TO LOVE Page 8A
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Guests are encouraged to try samples, ask questions directly to vendors, and leave with a bag full of wedding planning swag. McPhail explained this kind of event can help take the burden off of the bride and groom for searching out reputable wedding professionals. It can also provide a fun bonding experience for those involved in planning a wedding. “Planning a wedding can be pretty stressful,” said McPhail. “The Expo is a perfect way to vet potential vendors for your big day, and it can be a lot of fun crossing things off your ‘to-do’ list with your one special someone or your entire entourage.” Advance tickets are $20 for HBG members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased at hsvbg.org/wedding-expo. The price increases to $25 for HBG members and $35 for non-members who wait to purchase at the door. Ticket includes admission to the Garden and a free Expo tote bag.
Huntsville Ballet Company to kick off new series Feb. 23-25 HUNTSVILLE - As the 60th season continues for Huntsville Ballet Company (HBC), a major production and a new intimate series is on the horizon. Huntsville Ballet’s performances and community outreach programs are designed to appeal to a broad audience and bring the art of ballet to everyone from the ballet lover to those new to the experience. Dancers Choice New to the 60th season, HBC will present “Dancers Choice” in February. This gives HBC members the opportunity to choreograph and perform in genres of their choice. Organizers say performing in a smaller, more intimate setting of the HBC studio has proven to create a truly
interactive and educational experience allowing for conversation between the audience and the dancers and directors. It will be offered Feb. 23-25. Swan Lake Act II To round out the season, the Huntsville Ballet Company takes the stage of the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall in April with the spellbinding second act of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. One of the most iconic ballets of all time, Swan Lake entwines love, magic, and tragedy to tell the story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, the swan maiden who has fallen under the enchantment of the evil Baron Von Rothbart. Only a vow of true love can break the spell. It will be performed April 1921. For more information, visit huntsvilleballet.org.
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Madison students were recognized on Jan. 31 during the National PTA’s Virtual Reflections Student Arts Showcase. The online ceremony included remarks from National PTA President Yvonne Johnson and Lauren Mendoza, U.S. Department of Education. These Madison students won at the National Level: • Harshtha Chander -Liberty Middle School. Received Award of Merit in Dance Choreography for her original dance, “Our Voices Inspire.” Chander was invited to share her perspective during the showcase: “My inspiration and goal behind this piece was to tell people that showing and using your voice is extremely important. It’s important to surround yourself with people who will listen to your thoughts, emotions and ideas.” • Alice Grieve -- Mill Creek Elementary School. Grieve was one of only seven students to earn the Award of Outstanding Interpretation in Visual Arts at the Intermediate level for grades 3-5 for her original mixed-media work, “Paved the Way.” Grieve placed among the highest scores for interpretation of theme. She designed a skirt made of neckties, each stating the name of a woman who accomplished outstanding
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February 14, 2024 Continued from page 1A precedents in science, politics, engineering, chemistry and other fields. One tie is blank because “I want to write my name when I work as a structural engineering for NASA and help put astronauts on Mars,” Grieve said. • Ishita Rajput -- Liberty Middle School. Earned the national-level Award of Merit in the Music Composition category in the Middle School level for grades 6-8 for her original song, “Stand Up for What Is Right”. “My music composition explores and emotionalizes the expression of the innocent to be heard and recognized of their thoughts and stand for what is right. Show your voice for what you stand for is the message of the composition,” Rajput said about her melodic, pleasing composition. Experts for each category judged all entries on interpretation of theme, creativity and technique. Interpretation is considered most important. Entries for 2024-2025 Reflections with the theme “Accepting Imperfection” will open to all MCS students in fall 2024. Visit mcsarts.site. To view national winners, visit pta.org/home/ pro g rams/reflections/ awards. For more information, email mcsptarelections@gmail.com.
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during leap years. In Italy, the phrase, “Anno biseto, anno funesto” (“leap year, doom year”) is uttered. · Individuals who are born on Feb. 29th are known as leaplings or leapers. · Leap Day is not considered a legal day. Those who are leaplings have to choose Feb. 28 or March 1 for their official and legal birthdays. · Individuals who are paid fixed monthly in-
comes often work for free on Feb. 29th because their wages will not be calculated to include the extra day. · Guinness World Records indicates the only family it could verify as producing three consecutive generations born on leap days belongs to the Keoghs. The elder Patrick Anthony Keogh was born in 1940, his son Peter Eric was born in 1964, and his granddaughter Bethany in 1996.
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the industry. First was Ford Motor with one of the nation’s largest aluminum casting plants in Sheffield. Workers were making well over the average wage in that location but UAW was demanding more. Ford Motor finally said enough and shut down the plant. This also affected Reynolds Aluminum, the major supplier to Ford. Thousands of jobs were lost and I lost business too. Next was Chrysler, manufacturing electronic components for their cars and for many international automotive companies. A 747-cargo plane left Huntsville a couple of times a week carrying products overseas. The UAW demands pushed Chrysler to sell the opera-
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Continued from page 4A tion to Siemens hoping to break the UAW stronghold. After a few years without success, Siemens closed the plant. Thousands of good-paying jobs were lost again, and I lost more business. The last US manufacturer to go was Delphi in Decatur in the early 2000s. There were three plants making parts for nearly every car General Motors made here in the USA and overseas. Again, the same scenario of workers making higher than average wages and the UAW demanding more money more benefits and shorter work hours. This led to all three plants closing and thousands of jobs lost. Much of the very large machinery was shipped to Mexico. I lost a lot of business.
Fortunately, Alabama’s business incentives and qualified workforce brought back much of the automotive industry and their jobs. Alabama, my company and I benefitted from this international automotive expansion including Mercedes, Honda, Toyota Engine and Toyota/Mazda Assembly, Hyundai and Polaris and their many supporting manufacturers. I have since retired. Let us not forget what happened to Detroit also happened in North Alabama because of the unions. I’m grateful for Alabama’s aggressiveness in obtaining new non-union manufacturers for our state and keeping North Alabama a great place to live.
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diate need.” The grant is funded by donations, which include about $300 a month from Calhoun employee voluntary payroll deductions, parking space auctions each semester, Calhoun clubs, and one-time donations from Huntsville Hospital and Boeing. Students confronted with unexpected bills such as car repairs who miss work because of illness, or inclement weather like January’s winter storm, may end up short of cash. When that happens, college tuition may be the first thing they cut, which can delay or even ultimately derail their pursuit of an associate degree or job training certification. “If they had to drop out of school because now, they’ve got to get an extra job to make up the money they lost when they were sick or to make up the money they lost from the ice storm, having to miss work,” she said. “If we’re able to just get them over that hump for that month, then they stay on track academically to reach their goals.” So far, the Student Emergency Grant program has been success-
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ful not only in keeping students enrolled, but helping them graduate. In 2022, Calhoun awarded 32 grants totaling $29,416, and 63% of students who received a grant graduated, earned a certificate or were still enrolled and taking classes. In 2023, 40 grants were awarded totaling $25,866, and 83% of those students graduated, earned a certificate or are still enrolled and taking classes. Sometimes, however, all a student needs is a good meal, and that’s where Calhoun’s other program comes in. The Calhoun Cupboard, funded entirely by donations, has been in operation for 12 years and helps students dealing with food insecurity. “I think food insecurity is a big topic among not only K-12, but community college and university students,” said Calhoun Cupboard coordinator and English professor Heather Gilliam. “I think if they’re hungry or they’re worried about where their next meal is going to come from, they will not do their best in school, and it has a trickle
effect into their future and their career.” Just as K-12 schools have become a primary means of providing a social safety net for students, community colleges are ending up in the same position. With the aid of volunteers and donations, Calhoun has risen to the challenge.
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served to tarnish the reputation of our institutions. Two impeachments and four indictments later, the ruling class is still terrified of a second Trump administration. President Trump deserves to have his name cleared from the left’s egregious lies. That is why I am proud to fight for the truth, which is that the 45th president is only guilty of having exposed the far left for who they truly are.
Congressman Dale W. Strong represents the Fifth District of Alabama and is a member of the House Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Science, Space and Technology Committees.
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is not run with any state funding — all funding to meet the needs of the girls who live there comes from private donations. For young ladies who age out of the foster care system, Davidson Farms has the Whitaker Cottage Community. Opened in September 2022, the cottages allow the young women to begin a life of independence while they continue their ed-
ucation or begin a career, all with the aid of Kids to Love’s mentors. Most recently, Kids to Love opened the Damson Family Barn at Davidson Farms. The Damson Family Barn is home to Kids to Love’s new equine therapy program, which helps heal trauma through interaction with horses. Davidson Farms is named in honor of the late Dr. Dorothy Davidson,
whose generosity allowed Kids to Love to buy the property. The Kids to Love Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to meeting the immediate needs of foster children. Since its incorporation in 2004, Kids to Love has reached more than 300,000 children and foster families. For more information, go to www. kidstolove.org.
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Bob Jones doesn’t care that the Sparkman girls soccer team won the state championship last year. They proved that in last week’s season opener. Page 2B
Bob Jones head coach Jazmine Carr stands with her team as they are named the 7A Area 8 Champions last Wednesday at Bob Jones.
National Signing Day
National Signing Day has come and gone for 2024, but not without a multitude of student-athletes putting their official signatures onto their scholarship commitments to attend the college of their choice. Page 3B
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A Madison church’s fraternal organizations have helped to purchase innovative equipment to help students in special education in Madison City Schools or MCS. Page 4B
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14. It is a holiday that was named in honor of Saint Valentine. It is sometimes referred to as the Day of Love. Generally, it is a romantic holiday, but many people now consider it to be a fun holiday for everyone. Kids tell their friends and family members how much they mean to them. Cards and gifts are given to loved ones to show love and appreciation for them. School children often bring small cards to hand out to all their classmates on Valentine’s Day. Hearts and the colors red and pink often symbolize the holiday. Red roses are the most popular flower given on this day. Heart-shaped boxes full of small chocolate candies are also popular. Another notable Valentine’s Day candy is Conversation Candies. These small candy hearts have different sayings on them that have changed over the years to fit the times. Greeting cards are perhaps the most common gift given to the one you love or even to friends. Many plan special meals on this day as a way to spend time with someone they love. While Valentine’s Day is a fun day, remember that it is important to show everyone love and kindness each and every day.
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MADISON - The Bob Jones Lady Patriots won the 7A Area 8 Championship last Wednesday with a 51-33 defeat of James Clemens at home. Senior Alana Obianozie powered the Lady Patriots with her 16-point showing against JC while teammates Janiyah Bone and Jae Smith both had nine points in the victory. James Clemens turned to the efforts of freshman Deyon Smith with 10 points for the Lady Jets. Bob Jones held a narrow advantage at 13-11 after one-quarter of play. The Lady Jets stayed right with the Lady Patriots by the midway point only down 22-19. It was tied 30-30 with just under two minutes remaining in
James Clemens defender Kimory Porter (23) faces Bob Jones’ Jordyn Fields (20) during the Area Championship game the third quarter but the wheels were about to fall off for JC. The Lady Patriots went on a run of 20 straight points to bury James Clemens in the fourth quarter and pull away to win
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By CALEB ODOM caleb@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Last week the Boys 7A Area 8 Tournament took place at Austin High School and the James Clemens Jets emerged from it as the Area Champions. Austin defeated Bob Jones in the semifinal game 58-43 while James Clemens was victorious over Florence 57-49. With Bob Jones and Florence eliminated from playoff contention, Austin and James Clemens had both already secured spots in the regionals at Wallace State in Hanceville today. The Jets were able to top the Black Bears 75-70 in overtime in the championship round on Feb. 8. “First of all, I want to thank God for the win last [week,]” James Clemens head coach Frankie Sullivan said. “The players showed great
character throughout the entire game. Austin is a physical and well-coached team. I’m proud of my players for making my job easy.” The Jets were uplifted by the senior Bryce Mason who finished with 23 points in the game while juniors London Townsend had 21 and Noah Gorman ended up with 18 for JC. Austin turned to the talented Jordan Johnson who racked up 19 for the Black Bears in the losing effort. Both Isaiah Fuller and Harry Malone tallied 14-point performances for Austin last Thursday. Austin actually led the game 18-14 after one-quarter of action. The game remained tight by halftime as the Black Bears clung to a 35-32 edge. James Clemens continued to stay right will Austin after three quarters of play down 50-46. These two schools continued
The Jets advanced to the regional semi-finals after a thrilling overtime win over Austin to claim the Area title. to battle into the fourth quarter as the contest ended regulation deadlocked at 61-61. The Jets were able to do more in the overtime period to defeat the Black Bears in an epic game for the area crown.
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BIRMINGHAM- James Clemens led the contingency of athletes from local schools at the 23rd annual AHSAA Indoor Track State Meet held in Birmingham. The boys team from James Clemens had the highest finish ever by a Madison City School claiming third place out of 32 teams. Individually, Luke Alverson of James Clemens was tops by winning two state titles at the meet held at the CrossPlex. Alverson won both the 1,600meter run (4:16.10) and 3,200m (9:23.78). Three additional athletes from the four local schools each won a state championship. Those included Jasmyne Rochelle from Bob Jones who took the high jump competition (5-foot-4-inch), Alijah Vaughn of Sparkman won the 60m dash (6.84) and Madison Academy’s Selano Thomas was first in the boys 60m dash (7.20) among Class 1A-3A action. The final teams scores were: James Clemens- Boys, 3. 56.5, Girls, 16. 12.5; Bob Jones- Boys, 14. 9, Girls 9. 27; SparkmanBoys, 6. 29, Girls, 13. 14; Madison Academy- Boys, 13. 16. For Alverson, the junior also took home a silver medal as part of the 4x800 relay team, which included Cole Robinson, Dylan Dryer and John Luke Stovall. Alverson is currently ranked among the top 10 distance runners in the country. For Sparkman’s Vaughn, he began the season with a first place victory at the Magic City Invitational. His winning ways continued throughout the season as a solo runner and as a See TRACK Page 8B
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Bob Jones welcomed Sparkman to the 2024 season with a 3-1 road loss at Madison City Stadium last Thursday.
2023 Champs Sparkman fall in season opener to rival Bob Jones MADISON - Bob Jones doesn’t care that the Sparkman girls soccer team won the state championship last year. The Lady Patriots couldn’t care less about that massive championship ring on Samuel Tidmore’s finger. All of that is in the past and Bob Jones welcomed Sparkman to the 2024 season with a 3-1 road loss at Madison City Stadium last Thursday. The Lady Patriots were powered by a two-goal performance from the junior Patty Nichols who wasted no time setting the tone for this match. Nichols gave Bob Jones the 1-Nil lead in the 3’ minute with a goal out of the reach of Sparkman goalie Emily Huddleston. “Super excited. It’s a good way to start the game. I was definitely shocked,” Nichols said. The Lady Patriots controlled much of the possession in the first half as Sparkman tried to find its game. Nichols and Bob Jones struck again in the 31’ minute on a set piece to go up 2-Nil on a ball that Huddleston struggled to track due to issues with her contact lenses on a cool, windy night. “I practice free kicks all the time,
so I was glad that one went in,” Nichols said. While the Lady Patriots celebrated the second goal by Nichols who was suddenly on a hat trick, the Lady Senators netminder Huddleston was rubbing her eyes in discomfort. She was lifted for replacement goalie Emma Moore. The match remained 2-0 Bob Jones by halftime as Sparkman tried to put together a comeback in the second half. The Lady Senators took a positive step in the right direction when the sophomore Olivia Tillman buried a ball in the back of the net in the 51’ minute to slice the Bob Jones lead to 2-1. “This was my first game on varsity,” Tillman said. “They passed it to me, and I saw the opportunity, so I hit it in.” It all started with a ball played by Sparkman senior Sofia Sasan that drifted high in the air near the goal and Tillman flew in to pop it over the lunging Bob Jones goalkeeper Fortune Malegni for the goal. The Lady Patriots bounced back in the 64’ minute thanks to a goal by the freshman Claire Strother that made the score 3-1 Bob Jones. Another player who emerged for the Lady Patriots in the second half was the strong performance by the freshman striker Kourtney Dun-
ham who terrorized Sparkman with her speed and wicked shots from the right side. Dunham unleashed lasers that hit the post, a shot that screamed at the goalie Huddleston who made a made a timely save and a third shot that cracked off of the crossbar with a loud thump. “I think she is getting better each game,” Bob Jones head coach Luke Oakley said. “I think we are going to get the end product even better. If we get that, she is going to be a scary, scary player.” For Sparkman, there was definitely room to improve in the eyes of the Lady Senators’ coach. “Sometimes the first game, it looks like we haven’t played together in a couple of months,” Tidmore said. “Bob Jones, I always tip my hat to Coach Oakley, he is a great coach, he has always got his teams ready to play and [Last Thursday] was no different. They came out and played a good game and we just couldn’t quite capture the momentum and get the equalizer and I anticipate we’ll see them down the road.” The Sparkman girls next face Randolph School on the road this Thursday at 7 p.m. while Bob Jones has a home double dip this Saturday with John Paul II at 2 p.m. followed by Buckhorn at 6:30 p.m.
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Men’s basketball tops Mississippi College in Saturday road matchup By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com CLINTON, Miss. - The UAH men’s basketball team capped off the week’s slate with a 74-64 victory at Mississippi College on Saturday afternoon in Gulf South Conference play. UAH improves to 15-8, while MC slides to 12-11. Athens, Alabama, native Tommy Murr posted a team-high 19 points, six rebounds and five assists in a
stellar overall performance at Mississippi College. The junior did not turn the ball over across 30 minutes on the floor, while going 4-of-9 from the field, 2-for-4 on three-pointers and 9-of-10 on free throws. Two more Chargers joined Murr in double-figures on Saturday, including Luke Burnett at 16 points and Daniel Saylor with 15 points. Saylor added five rebounds and three assists in addition to an efficient 7-for-9 from the field.
Overall, the UAH offense shot 50.0 percent (24-48) on field goals against MC and 36.0 percent (9-25) from beyond the arc, while holding the Choctaws to 38.1 percent (24-63) from the field. The Chargers benefitted from a successful night from the free throw line, going 17-for-20 as a team at the charity stripe. UAH looks ahead to a pivotal road matchup at nationally-ranked West Georgia on Saturday.
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National Signing Day By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - National Signing Day has come and gone for 2024, but not without a multitude of student-athletes putting their official signatures onto their schol-
arship commitments to attend the college of their choice. The annual signing extravaganza featured seven athletes from James Clemens, three from Bob Jones and six attending Madison Academy who made public their choice of schools to continue their
expertise and athletic talent. Those signing on the special day included those participating in football. “As hard as it is to say goodbye to these guys, it excites me that they are going to their prospective places and taking our program and our school with
them,” said Bob Godsey head coach of Madison Academy while speaking to his signing seniors. “I’m very proud of you guys. Excited for you, excited to see what you are going to bring to this world, because I know it’s going to be something spectacular.”
Here are the signings reported to the Madison Record:
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Frankie Hill, DB, 5-8, 180; Bellarmine University located in Louisville, Ky.; 14 tackles, including nine solo, one interception for the Class 7A Patriots.
Hezron Kincey, Ath., 5-8, 180; Kentucky Wesleyan College; 37 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, six pass break ups, one fumble recovery on defense. Had 14 kickoff returns for 276 yards.
Christian Abrams, OL, 6-4, 310; Tuskegee University; Second-Team All Region, graded 87-percent with 44 knockdowns as an offensive lineman for the Bob Jones Patriots.
MADISON ACADEMY - Ken Cherry, RB, 5-10, 190; Samford University; First-Team All-State in Class 3A. Had 206 carries for 2,836 yards and 44 touchdowns and 20 pass receptions for 379 yards for the Madison Academy Mustangs. Reece Baker, OL, 6-4, 280; Tulane; First-Team All-State in Class 3A for the Mustangs. Jackson Reece, WR, 6-0, 180; Samford University; First-Team All-State for the Mustangs in Class 3A. Recorded 87 pass receptions for 1,383 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had 16 kickoff returns for 380 yards and 26 punt returns for 300 yards. Tyler Long, DE; Kentucky Wesleyan College; Had 41 tackles including 8.5 tackles for loss for Madison Academy. Austin Chambers, DL; Auburn; Had 34 tackles including 10 tackles for loss in the Mustangs’ 2023 season. Khamoni Merrell, NG; Miles College; Defender for Madison Academy had 46 tackles including 10 for a loss.
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Devon Cooper, WR, 5-6, 150; Tuskegee University; 30 touches for 400 yards and five touchdowns for the James Clemens offense.
D.J. Williams, RB, 5-6, 166; Andrew College of Georgia; Ran 96 carries for 463 yards and four touchdowns on the season for the Jets.
Jaylen Brown, DE, 6-6, 242; Missouri; FirstTeam All-State, Huntsville Quarterback Club Defensive Player of the Year, played in Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Game. Had 55 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks for the Jets.
Hunter Headley, OL, 6-3, 230; Campbellsville University of Kentucky; Started 21 games for James Clemens where he was eight-time pancake belt winner with a total of 27 pancakes as he graded out 89-percent as a senior.
Brody Stinson, Safety, 5-11, 166; Birmingham Southern; 46 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, four pass breakups for James Clemens.
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Knights of Columbus donate pods for MCS Special Ed. By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – A Madison church’s fraternal organizations have helped to purchase innovative equipment to help students in special education in Madison City Schools or MCS. Knights of Columbus, Councils 10232 and 17519, and their women’s auxiliary from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church continued their commitment from previous years to donate funds for special education. Knights of Columbus officers delivered checks on Jan. 26 to staff at MCS Central Office for portable Nook pods that special education students can use. The Nooks are portable, sensory stations that suppress noise and provide calming lighting. The manufacturer designed the Nooks to give a comforting effect for students in distress. “I would like to thank the local Knights of Columbus, Councils #10232 and #17519 along with their ladies’ auxiliaries, for generous support of the MCS Special Education program,” MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols
said in his recent district update. “The Knights of Columbus delegations toured the SPED department at Journey Middle School, where a Nook Pod, bought with proceeds from the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll Run 5K, is in use,” Nichols said. “The Nook Pod is a specially designed, portable sensory booth used for calming anxieties and sensory overloads in students.” Nichols and MCS Special Education Director Dr. Susan Zinkil led KOC visitors on a tour at Journey. The cash donation resulted from proceeds of the Tootsie Roll 5K, which Knights of Columbus sponsor each fall. Participation increases every year. The Tootsie Roll 5K Challenge is a certified 5K course with USA Track and Field. KOC Councils 10232 and 17519 coordinate the run, which is affiliated with the nationwide campaign by Knights of Columbus. Madison’s Knights of Columbus urge residents to mark their calendars and start getting in shape for the seventh annual Tootsie Roll 5K Challenge that is
Anwarul Haq (at left), Grand Knight of Council 10232 of Knights of Columbus in Madison, and Dr. Susan Zinkil, Director of Special Education for Madison City Schools, sit in a pod, which is a sensory station that suppresses noise and has calm lighting for students in distress. Knights of Columbus, Councils 10232 and 17519, and their women’s auxiliary from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church donated funding for the pods. scheduled for Nov. 2 at Madison City Schools Stadium. KOC is a global Catholic fraternal service order. Father Michael J. McGivney founded the order on March 29, 1882. (kofc. org) Officers for Council 10232 in
Madison include Grand Knight Anwarul Haq, Deputy Grand Knight Craig J. Priebe, Chaplain Rev. Bryan K. Lowe, Chancellor Carlos A. Fernandez, Financial Secretary Joseph C. McCarty Sr., Recorder Stephen P. Moeller, Treasurer Lawrence A. Burke,
Advocate Daniel T. Ward, Warden Christopher A. Pate, Inside Guard Christopher A. Ingels, and Outside Guard James Mitchell Cook II. (madison-kofc.org) For more about St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, visit sjbcatholicchurch.org.
TVA’s School Uplift grants can reduce energy costs and improve campuses By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – The Tennessee Valley Authority or TVA is offering grants with its “School Uplift” program and encourages Alabama educators in public schools to apply. Recipient school staffs will receive training in energy efficiency and grants to reduce energy costs and improve the quality of the learning environment. Local power companies and TVA’s EnergyRight initiative are offering School Uplift, a no-cost program, to help schools through behavior-based training and grants that help the entire school community -- from faculty/ staff to students. School administrators can adopt easy energy-saving behaviors for a campus. (energyright.com/business-industry/school-uplift) For training, the program uses free, strategic sessions in energy management, along with coaching on steps to operate buildings more efficiently, according to Adam May, TVA Media Senior Specialist in Knoxville. “School Uplift is making a big impact on the region. Teachers, administrators and students across the Tennessee Valley are all working hard to save big on energy,” May said. “Each year we help approximately 100 public schools lower their energy bills with no-cost, energy-saving practices that reduce energy costs by 10 percent.” To-date, 25 energy grants are in place, and
TVA wants to award more grants in the future. “TVA is investing over $3 million each year in School Uplift to make sure this grade-A work continues,” May said. To secure the competitive grants, the applicant will compete against other schools for up to $200,000 in grants for building energy upgrades. With program completion, all participants will receive a minimum of $10,000 in grant money. To enroll in the program, visit EnergyRight. com/school-uplift, and submit contact information. School Uplift grants have proven benefits: • Training in energy management – Participating public schools receive behavior-based strategic training. This perspective promotes engagement from faculty and students with easy, energy-saving tips and energy-efficiency practices. • Stronger communities – Uniting for a common cause can energize students, families, teachers, business owners and statewide leaders. • Need-based grants -- Participating public schools compete for grant eligibility. The Association of Energy Services Professionals recognized School Uplift with the 2022 “Groundbreaking Program Design and Implementation” Award. This honor recognizes the program’s effectiveness in improving customer engagement for TVA. For more information, visit energyright.com.
Bob Jones High School Air Force Junior ROTC claimed the title of Competition Grand Champions at Hoover Invitational Drill Competition. The Madison group included former Cadet Audrey Groger, from left, Titia James, cadets Ava Curtis, Kaitlyn Thompson, Prisha Pahwa, Esteban Del Rio Perez, Logan Jackson, Neil DiGennaro, Laiken Justice, Gary Stephenson, Lucy Halter, Sydney Turpin, Veronica Layne, Anthony Rivera, Elizabeth Lee, Charlotte Droege, Nick Fury, Vincent Franz Colon, Alexander Dyer, Caitlyn Johnston, Audrey Ellis, Maj. (ret.) Dr. Melissa Lacey, former Cadet Shaniya Jacobs Lanier and Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Ellis Clark.
Bob Jones AFJROTC named Grand Champions at Hoover Invitational Drill Competition By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – At the third annual Hoover Invitational Drill Competition, cadets in Air Force Junior ROTC or AFJROTC from Bob Jones High School earned numerous individual awards but also claimed the title of Competition Grand Champions. “I’m very impressed with my drill team members because they performed superbly considering that they were not able to practice for an extensive period due to the bad weather we experienced in the North Alabama region,” Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Ellis Clark said. Maj. (ret.) Dr. Melissa Lacey also teaches aerospace science for Bob Jones AFJROTC. Bob Jones dominated the top places in most competitions: Armed Inspection, first place; Unarmed Inspection, third; Unarmed Color Guard, first; Armed Squad, third; Unarmed Squad, first; Arm Regulation Flight, first; and Unarmed Reg-
ulation Flight, first. In addition, the cadets as a group earned the honors of Overall Armed Champions, Overall Unarmed Champions and Overall Competition Champions. “Our Bob Jones Blue Knights put on a spectacular performance at the third annual Hoover Invitational Drill Competition,” Clark said. “Beginning with Unarmed Inspection, led by Cadet Charlotte Droege, who made her debut commanding several routines, led the team to take third place.” “Later in the drill competition, Cadet Droege led the Armed Inspection event, where the team won first place. In both instances, cadets were graded on uniform appearance, military bearing and their knowledge of the military and current events,” Clark said. “Cadet Droege also commanded the Armed Squad routine where the team took third place.” Cadet Veronica Layne led the Unarmed Squad routine that resulted in a first-place win. Cadet Esteban Del Rio Perez was in charge of the Unarmed Color Guard routine, and
the team captured first place. “Cadet Lucy Halter did an amazing job commanding the Unarmed Flight Regulation routine that earned the team first place,” Clark said. “Cadet Halter was also recognized for her excellent performance in her routine and was recognized with a first-place Commander’s Medal.” “Cadet Laike Justice led the Armed Flight Regulation routine in wonderful style earning the team a first-place win,” Clark said. The Bob Jones cadets who competed at Hoover are Vincent Franz Colon, Ava Curtis, Neil DiGennaro, Charlotte Droege, Alexander Dyer, Audrey Ellis, Nick Fury, Lucy Halter, Logan Jackson, Caitlyn Johnston, Laiken Justice, Veronica Layne, Elizabeth Lee, Prisha Pahwa, Esteban Del Rio Perez, Anthony Rivera, Gary Stephenson, Kaitlyn Thompson and Sydney Turpin. Accompanying the Bob Jones students were former cadets Audrey Groger and Shaniya Jacobs Lanier, along with Titia James and instructors Lacey and Clark.
Warm-up Quads on Feb. 24 to prepare players for City Chess Championship By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison City Chess League or MCCL has scheduled the Championship Warm-up Quads on Feb. 24 to ready players who plan to compete in the 2024 City Chess Championship. A new event, Championship Warm-up Quads will start at 9:15 a.m. at Mill Creek Elemen-
tary School, 847 Mill Road, in advance of the City Championship on March 1-2 at James Clemens High School. The Warm-up Quads are a rated, round-robin chess event intended for scholastic chess players who plan to compete in the City Championship, 2024 State Scholastic Chess Championship or both events. (The state championship’s site is Pike Road Elementary School
in Pike Road on March 23-24.) “Players who register will be divided into groups of four (a ‘quad’) so they can play a threeround tournament against other players in their quad,” MCCL Executive Director Todd Guthrie said. “The quads will be formed starting at the highest-rated player and working down so that each group has four players who are relatively close to
each other in rating,” Guthrie said. “There are no byes. Because of the round-robin format, you should not register unless you plan to play all three rounds.” If a player drops out, the round-robin play cannot be completed. “The benefit of this format is that each of the three games is likely to be competitive,” Guthrie said. Warm-up Quads’ format will
be four-player round robin. Time control will be G/45, d5. Round 1 will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by Round 2 at 11:45 a.m. and Round 3 at 1:45 p.m. For awards, each quad’s winner will receive a medal. The warm-ups do not provide cash prizes or trophies. “The real benefit of this event is good, competitive chess before the upcoming championships,” See CHESS Page 8B
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HISTORY
THE MADISON RECORD • 5B
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The remarkable autobiography of Charles Burns - Part 2 By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian MADISON - Continued from last week’s issue: Memories of Charles Burns, written by Charles Burns: Poppa T. and Mamma Frances were a beautiful couple. They had twelve children. Even as late as 1917 there would usually be ten of us around the supper table. My grandfather would always say the blessing. He sat at the head of the table and my grandmother sat at the other end. After supper all of the aunts and uncles would clear the table and wash the dishes. After that we would head for home. Mom and Dad would stay awake, but the rhythm of that old buggy and the steady clop of the horses’ hooves always rocked me to sleep before we got home. Then there were the times on weekend and holidays that we would spend the night or whole weekend at Poppa T.’s. Those occasions were great and fun. In the summertime everyone would get around the piano and sing, or they would play Edison’s “graphnola.” In the winter when night came early, we would sit around the huge fireplace and read or tell jokes and laugh a lot. There was plenty of candy, cookies, and nuts for all. The men would have a drink of wine or whiskey. Poppa T. always had a keg of Bourbon whiskey that he would order from Louisville, Kentucky. Mama Frances made wine for the holidays. The fire, drink, and food made everybody sleepy, and the pleasant evening would end in the assignment of bedrooms for the large group. My aunts would all share a room with two beds to split between the three of them by putting two in one bed. When I spent the night, I slept between my Aunt Maggie and Cebelle. My mother would sleep with Celester in the other bed. My father would sleep in a room with his brothers Spencer and Booker T. A hired hand slept there too. In a child’s eyes it was fun to be packed so close together. From the aunts’ giggles and the uncles’ guffaws, I know they loved it too. We spent nights and weekends with Poppa P. Burns and Grandma Amanda. Grandfather Burns had a big farm, but he did not do any farming himself. It was done by farmhands. Poppa P. ran a General Store, a blacksmith shop, and a cotton gin. A cluster of childhood memories circles around World War I. I was four years old when it started. My dad and all his brothers received letters from Uncle Sam — I hadn’t met “him” yet — calling upon them to enlist in the armed forces. J.P. Burns and his brother-in-law Jerry Lanier went into the army. They both went to England and France and finally to Germany. When they came back, they brought with them helmets, gas masks, guns, and swords. They also returned with some great war stories. The end of the war in 1918 was overcast at our house by the final illness and death of Grandfather Burns on March 22, 1919. Poppa P. was a fine man, very attached to me, his first grandson, and I to him. His country store was like Santaland to me. He had everything anyone could want. There was sawdust on the floors. I liked to run my toes through it and form my letters or shape a heart for my mom. I was always fascinated by the store and being there with him. The smells especially caught my attention. Even when I wasn’t hungry, the scent of peppermint candy, cheese, peanuts, pickles, and baloney triggered my appetite. Sometimes Poppa P. would get tired of the store and close it, and then we would walk to the house, where some of the family and friends were picking cotton. Granddaddy would put me on a cotton sack and pull me on it while he picked cotton. He liked the fresh air and the feel of Fall that accompanied cotton-picking time in north Alabama. I used to feel like that cotton sack was my magic carpet. When we would get to the end of the row, Poppa P. would sit down and put me across his lap. Then he would sing a song. In it, he was “working on a building for his Lord”, but before he finished his song, which he accompanied by patting me on the behind with his hand, I would be fast asleep. Then he would carry me to the house, and I would wake up when he put me down. In the mornings Grandma Amanda always fixed us lunch, but in the evening, we would sit down to a big meal of turnip greens, cornbread, potatoes, and milk followed by blackberry pie. Before eating, we always said the blessing. After eating lunch, we would take a nap and then head back to the store. I felt like such a big little man. When Granddaddy closed the store at dark, we would come back home. After supper we would go out on the front porch, and I would always sit on Poppa P.’s lap. Poppa P. Burns’ death was a big shock to
me. James P. Burns died of double pneumonia in 1919. I remember the day of the wake and funeral as if it was today. I was frightened, not by him, but by the thought that they were going to bury him in the ground. Everything was black that day. The funeral director, Mr. Golson, was a handsome jet-black man. The horse was black, and so was the hearse. And everybody was wearing black clothing. I walked along beside the hearse to the graveyard. It was the saddest half-mile of my life. The day was gloomy, the road was bumpy and rough. This was the first time that I had seen anyone buried. When I saw the top of the casket close and his casket lowered into the ground for the first time in my life, I felt a terrible feeling of loneliness. I couldn’t understand what was happening. It was all so sad and terrible and frightening to a small boy. The ground which had been a source of comfort and pleasure for me -- the good earth which had always been my playground -- had all of a sudden taken my grandfather from me. I mourned his death for a very long time. My early childhood, that time of magic, dreams and vivid imagination, gave way with Poppa T’s death to the growing pains of dealing with real life. The lives around me were changing too. Uncle Oscar Burns found better land and moved to the city of Huntsville, Alabama. Uncle J.P. Burns bought a farm of about 80 acres and built a beautiful six-room house on it. About a half-mile away my dad moved us to a bigger farm called the Fennell Place. We then had approximately 80 more acres of land that were lush with creeks, ponds, stands of timber, and fertile fields. We even had our own cemetery {now called the Moore-Landman Cemetery}, which dad made available to the community. This area of southwest Madison County was called Three’s Place. All of the land at one time had belonged to Whites. Now, if a Negro was able to, he could buy it. Between my mother’s family and my father’s, they together owned about 2,000 acres in close proximity to one another. We had everything we needed. Most relatives lived within hollering distance. Mother’s brother, Uncle James Horton, lived the farthest, about a half-mile away. We had our own stores, schools, and churches. The community was integrated, too, but the Whites were not landowners. They were tenants. Everyone was friendly and worked well together. They raised cotton to sell, but the rest of the products were for themselves to live on. I didn’t see much use for school with all of life’s bounty so close at hand. In time I wondered about distant names and places like Chicago and New York that I would hear the adults mention. But still, I wasn’t quite sure school was where you really learned about such things. My teachers wanted me to learn to read and write. These teachers were my aunts and cousins, and they gave over to me, yielding to my shenanigans. They loved me, but it wasn’t any good for them to do this for me. When an outside teacher was hired, I had to calm down and get busy studying at school and at home. That was quite a jolt. Uncle James Horton had six children, three boys and three girls. We all went to school and did everything together. Their names were James, Mae, Ovoy, Leroy, Mildred, and Willie. Like my father, Uncle James was a farmer, but he also hired people to do his farming for him. He was more of a sportsman and hired his service out to the White people who wanted to hunt wild ducks, geese, and small game. The White men would spend the night in his large barn up in the hayloft. All the men, including my father, would make homebrew and corn whiskey and enjoy it at hunting time. Sometimes my father and Uncles James would hide a keg of corn whiskey or homebrew in the fields for the hungry hunters. One hot summer day, cousin James Bruce and I were playing and wandered off into a cornfield. Lo and behold, we stumbled onto a jug of corn whiskey and decided to see that it really tasted like. I lay on my back and James Bruce put the jug to my mouth, and I drank until it ran down my neck onto my clothes. Then it was his turn. They found us, still there on the ground, sick and drunk, about three hours later. I don’t remember that we got into any trouble, but I do know that neither of us likes corn whiskey to this day. We may drink it, but we’re not crazy about it. I was eight years old when tragedy came to our close-knit community, striking my own family. Some people had begun stealing cotton, hay, corn, hogs, chickens, and other things off our farms. My Uncle James Horton had been missing cotton and found out that his stolen cotton was “being bought” by his brother-in-law, Bassie Rice. He talked to Bassie about this, asking him to return the cotton, or to give
him the money for it. For weeks they argued, but it only added to the ill-will between them. Finally, on December 1, 1922, Uncle James ran out of patience and rose early in the morning to confront Bassie Rice. Uncle James came to our house on his way. He called his sister, my mother Clara, out to the porch. When she saw how angry he was, Mother called dad and me out. We were all gathered at the woodpile, trying to calm Uncle James. But like the wood that was destined soon to be consumed in flames, Uncle James could not be turned from his resolve to get his cotton or the money from Bassie Rice. Mother cried and begged him not to go. Bassie had threatened Uncle James’ life several times, and we could see Uncle James’ small pearl-handled 32-caliber pistol glinting in the early sunlight from his waist belt. Mother could sense the danger, and she grabbed hold of Uncle James’ arm. But Uncle James began to walk away and finally got his arm loose from her. We watched him until he got to Bassie Rice’s house and shouted for Rice to show himself. When Rice appeared, we could see and hear them arguing. An old cultivator stood between the two men, silently offering them one last chance for conciliation. But both men whirled out from behind it and fired. We do not know who fired first, but they both fell to the ground. We flew to Uncle James, his still body lying in a pool of blood. He had been shot through the head and died within three or four minutes. Bassie Rice was shot in the groin and leg, but in his desperation, he fled on a horse. We found out later that Bassie had gone into West Huntsville to give himself up to the sheriff. My father took command, comforting Uncle James’ wife Ella Dee. He sent a hired man on horseback to get Grandfather Horton, Booker T., and Spencer. They lived about three miles away. In the stillness of that morning, we could hear Poppa T.’s motor vehicle being started up. Within thirty minutes they had arrived. Poppa T. had his 30-aught-06 rifle, and he left trying to overtake Bassie. When that effort failed, Poppa T. rode on into Huntsville to the funeral home to get the undertaker, who came out, picked up the body, and brought it into our house. There in our living room, the body of Uncle James was embalmed. They let me watch the embalming. The burial took place in the Glenwood Cemetery in Huntsville, about ten miles from
our family homes in Silverhill, the old Fennell Place, Threes Place, Mullins Flat, and the Bottoms. Bassie Rice was tried for cotton theft and was sentenced to one year in prison. He was not held for the murder of Uncle James since the killing occurred on Rice’s own property. Cousin Bruce Horton vowed to kill Bassie Rice if he ever showed his face in Huntsville. When he was freed, Rice never came back. It was a good thing that he didn’t return, because we had hatred in our hearts for Bassie at that time. We heard that he went to Louisville, Kentucky. Later we were told that someone had killed Bassie Rice in Louisville. After Uncle James’ death, Aunt Celestine Horton continued her farming along with her children, my father, mother, and myself. We drew even closer together in our effort to fill in the lonely times and blank spaces left by my gallant, headstrong, and loving Uncle James Horton. The following list was with Charles Burns’ handwritten pages: Eliza J. Burns, born July 15, 1882, died Oct. 23, 1977; Doral Burns, born Aug. 20, 1885, died April 11, 1955; Mary L. Burns, born Feb. 15, 1885, died Mar. 10, 1957; Cora A. Burns, born Aug 15, 1886, died Sept. 25, 1886; Oscar R. Burns, born Aug. 25, 1889, died Aug. 10, 1980; Virginia A. Burns, born Dec. 3, 1890, died Dec. 10, 1890; John W. Burns, born Feb. 20, 1892, died Dec. 17, 1961; Missouria Burns, born Sept. 12, 1844, died May 29, 1955; J.P. Burns Jr., born Feb. 15, 1896, died Dec. 1, 1982; Baby Boy born dead, Feb. 21, 1897; Ophelia Burns, born Oct. 19, 1901, died Aug. 30, 1942. NOTE: Grandpa J. P. was married to Mrs. Amanda Lanier, Feb 3, 1900. To this union was born Ophelia Burns. Grandma Mandy died April 26, 1927. Thusly ends this remarkable and touching account of the early life of Charles Burns on the land that became Redstone Arsenal. It is unfortunate that efforts were unable to contact Charles in the 1990s to see if he had finished his book to cover the later events of his life. However, it is known that he returned to the Huntsville – Madison area for visits with his relatives after writing the text above. It is also known that he lived many years in the Chicago area, establishing a family there. During one of his visits back in Alabama, he helped to erect a memorial to his ancestors, as published in a 1987 article of the REDSTONE ROCKET newspaper when he was interviewed.
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Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 ESV Bible gateway What is weighing on your heart? Do you want to be able to live in peace? There are minor issues and really big ones but to the person going through whatever they are all huge. Unexpected death, scary medical diagnosis, broken family relationships no matter what God is in the middle and here to help you gain composure and come out peace-
ful on the other end. Life has ups and downs and the junk you go through may be used to bring you closer to Him or help you grow in your walk with Him. Keep praying. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in peace, breathe out fear. PRAYERS: I need you Lord and am thankful no matter what is going on in my life you have not forgotten me. Give me the strength to keep smiling. 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.
old saying, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” The goal is found in Hebrews 3:13: “Encourage one another daily…” One person every day makes 366 in 2024. (It’s leap year.) And there’s no age limit mentioned. Whether you are 7, 27, 57, or 107. Bill Pistore, at 87 years old, is still using his words for good. He recently said he wanted to make sure people who encouraged others are also encouraged. I like that idea! February is the month of love. What if instead of chocolates, we dished out kind words? From Gas ‘N Go, Goodwill, to the Mexican restaurant, we can be kind to those we meet. We can throw kindness around like confetti, treating others like they were truly made in the image of the Creator. People need a kind word. Do we have one for them? Use your words for good. My mom did that everywhere she wentand online if she stayed home. I miss her and look forward to seeing her in heaven. Til then, I have her good example to follow.
tion on encouragement: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on…” I love the phrase “spur on”. Synonyms for that are: encourage, inspire, motivate, buoy, and cheer. I really like “buoy,” too. Have you ever been buoyed by an encouraging word? Proverbs 16:24 sounds like that: “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” Definitely “buoyed.” As followers of Jesus, let’s look for ways to encourage, inspire, motivate, buoy, and cheer those around us. Let’s see people like Jesus did. Matthew 9:36 tells us He was surrounded by a mob, yet He still had compassion on them. They were helpless and harassed, like sheep without a shepherd. May I add Ephesians 4:29 to the point of using your words for good? Paul wrote, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Unwholesome talk might not be filthy language, but hurtful words. Sounds like the
This week we are celebrating the fourth anniversary of my mom being with Jesus. I’ve been reminiscing and pondering all the good things about her. She was an amazing encourager. She used her words for good and the good of others. Don’t ever take your words for granted. Many times we tell kids (or adults), “Use your words.” That means we need them to communicate what they are upset about or what they need. (My beloved says it to me sometimes, too.) God tells us in His Word to use our words in a good way. First Thessalonians 5:11 instructs, “Encourage one another and build each other up.” In this day and time, an encouraging word can change someone’s day, put a spring in a feller’s step, bring a smile to a face. Also, in this day and time, building others up might be as fresh as a spring rain watering a dry and withered soul. Hebrews 10:24 gives good direc-
Looking ahead 2ND ANNUAL MERCY PARISH BLESS FEST Mercy Parish, at 10609 Segers Road in Madison, is hosting their 2nd Annual Bless Fest on May 4th-5th, from 9:30am - 4pm both days. For a family admission of $5, you can shop at various craft tents, enjoy live entertainment, let the kids play a few games, participate in the auction, eat a yummy treat, sit and relax with a fresh burger or brat. You can also donate toward sweepstakes tickets to win a $3,000, $1,000 or $500 cash prize, or donate toward 50/50 raffle tickets for another cash prize giveaway. If you have any questions, please email mercyfest@mercyparish.church.
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BAPTIST Big Shiloh Baptist 133 Maple St.
Mt. Zion Baptist 228 Mount Zion Road Huntsville
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
First Baptist Madison 4257 Sullivan St. Grace Baptist 122 Walnut St.
St. Andrew Primitive Baptist 1393 Swancott Road
Greenbrier Baptist 7939 Greenbrier Road
Church of Christ of Madison 556 Hughes Road
The Brook 8573 Highway 72
Haven Baptist 1840 Slaughter Rd.
Korean First Baptist 4257 Sullivan St.
BIBLE First Bible Church 29113 Browns Ferry Road
Real Ministries 8006 Madison Pike
Parker Chapel Methodist Church 28670 Powell Road
The Harbor Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road
Restoration Foursquare 5810 Wall Triana Highway
Springhill United Methodist Church 1605 Zierdt Rd.
Hope Church 1661 Balch Road
Mt. Zion Cumberland 3726 Pryor Road
Light of Christ Center 4208 Holmes Avenue NW
New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian
Living Word Fellowship 1477 Slaughter Road, Ala.
Providence Presbyterian 7745 Highway 72 W
Jesus Ministries 331 Landess Circle, Ala.
MORMON The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1297 Slaughter Road
Wall Triana Lindsay Lane Baptist Church of Christ East Campus Good Shepherd 7535 Wall Triana 1659 Nick Davis Road United Methodist (256) Little Shiloh PB508-9440 CHURCH OF GOD 1418 Old Railroad Bed Madison Bible Church 229 Maple St. First Church Of God 1520 Hughes Road Grace United 1547 Capshaw Road Madison Baptist Methodist Church 15 Years of The Service CATHOLIC 840 Balch Road Experience You Deserve New Owner Sarah Lash 2113 Old Monrovia Rd. EPISCOPAL St. John’s Catholic 7663 Highway 72 W, Ste C Madison Free Madison, AL St. Matthew’s Episcopal 1057 Hughes Road Grady-Madison AME Will Baptist 256-721-9221 786 Hughes Road 129 Gooch Lane Follow us on 5295 Wall Triana Hwy www.southernsensationsdance.com Most Merciful Jesus GOSPEL Harvest Pointe CALL JORDAN 931-625-2057 Catholic Parish Moses Chapel Bright Star Full Gospel Methodist Church 10509 Segers Road Primitive Baptist 5167 Wall Triana Hwy 103 Gin Oaks Court New Owner Sarah Lash 372 Moses Chapel Experienced • Professional • Insured • Guaranteed 7663 •Highway 72 W, Ste C Experienced Professional • Insured • Guaranteed Serving your since 1986 • Matt.6:33 Robin Gerrish Serving your since 1986 • Matt.6:33 AL Madison, Realtor Call
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Lifesong Community Home Church
Ford’s Chapel United Methodist Church 280 Ford Chapel Drive
Fellowship United Methodist Church 29768 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd.
Spirit Life Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road
Journey Church 13902 Bradford Road
St. Peter UMC 107 Stewart St.
Asbury - Harvest 8089 Wall Triana Hwy
Swancott Church of Christ Swancott Road
Wall Highway Baptist 6597 Wall Triana
Grace Fellowship 11900 Mooresville Road
St. Paul United Methodist Church 620 6th Street
METHODIST Asbury Church 980 Hughes Road
Monrovia Church of Christ 595 Nance Road
Trinity Baptist 1088 Hughes Road
International Baptist 1025 Shelton Road
Messiah Lutheran 7740 Highway 72 W
Madison Methodist Church 127 Church Street
Redeemer Presbyterian New Owner Sarah La 9580 Madison Blvd. 7663 Highway 72 W, Ste Madison, St. Elizabeth Cumberland
Madison Mission Economic 183 Shelton Road
Presbyterian,256-721-92 104 Perry St. Madison Worship Center Follow us on www.southernsensationsdance.co 5290 Wall Triana Highway Triana Cumberland 256-837-2762 263 Stone St. Sw New Creation Christian Center Valley Presbyterian Church 8006 Madison Pike 719 Hughes Rd
NAZARENE Madison First Church 8234 Madison Pike NONDENOMINATIONAL Center Of Hope Church 5167 Wall Triana Hwy.
Oasis Tabernacle 8006 Madison Pike
Cornerstone Word Of Life 3783 Sullivan Street
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Madison Mission SDA 183 Shelton Road
Ray Of Hope Ministries Jan Scott, Realtor Jan Scott, Realtor Fellowship Of Faith Church 9580 Putnam Plaza Triana Seventh Day 132 Maple Street
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Hanceville. The Lady Patriots square off with Vestavia Hills today at 9 a.m. while Hoover does battle with James Clemens in the second girls game today at noon. “We are excited,” James Clemens head coach Monica Maxwell said. “We have another opportunity to face the defending state champs. We have to take care of the ball and box out and limit them to one shot a possession. We have to put together four great quarters against them.” The mentality for Bob Jones head coach Jazmine Carr is to stay the course with her team against Vestavia Hills. “We know that Vestavia is a really good basketball team and that they shoot the ball really well,” Carr
James Clemens finished first and third in the 3,200-meter run at the AHSAA Indoor Track State Meet. Finishing first was Luke Alverson, above, while third place went to Cole Robinson.
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said. “But honestly, we have just been focusing on ourselves. Focusing on the details of what we in and out of practice from defense to offense.” The winners of these two games will face each other in the Elite Eight on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Hanceville. In the Girls 7A Area 7 portion of the bracket, the Sparkman Lady Senators rolled through the competition to earn the Area 7 Championship last Thursday. Sparkman first sent Albertville packing with a 63-14 beating in the semis before a 67-34 drubbing of Grissom in the championship game. The Lady Senators had major contributions from Tournament MVP Khloe Bradley with 20 points while Abethany James and Jurnee
Sparkman’s Alijah Vaughn won the 60m dash at the AHSAA Indoor Track State Meet. His winning time is also the third best in the country among sophomore athletes.
Moore both ended up with 11. “I was very pleased with our overall performance in both Area Tournament games,” Sparkman head coach Jarvis Wilson said. “I was especially pleased with our defensive effort. The girls are finding their stride and looking very confident on the offensive end of the court.” Sparkman and Grissom are part of the Northeast section of the bracket which means these two schools had games on Tuesday in Jacksonville, Ala. Sparkman faced Chelsea while Grissom had to deal with Hewitt-Trussville. The winners of these two games play each other in the Elite Eight on Tuesday, Feb. 20
Selano Thomas, senior at Madison Academy, won the 60m run for Class 1-3A at the AHSAA Indoor Track State Meet with a time of 7.20 seconds.
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member of relays squads which took home several first place awards. His winning time of 6.84 seconds in the 60m dash at the State Meet also ranked him third in the country among sophomore athletes and was the best time in Alabama among all classifications. Vaughn was also part of two relay teams which set new school records as the 4x200 team was second (1:30.12) and the 4x400 squad was third (3:27.25). One additional highlight for James Clemens came from the performance of freshman sensation Erihana Johnson who was runner-up in the 60m sprint and set a new school record with a time of 7.73.
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The final results of medal winning performances included: James Clemens- Girls: 60m, 2. Erihana Johnson, 7.73, Boys: 1,600m, 1. Luke Alverson, 4:16.10, 3,200m, 1. Luke Alverson, 9:23.78, 3. Cole Robinson, 9:28.80, 60m hurdles, 3. Benjamin Thomason, 8.14, 4x800m, 2. James Clemens, 7:57.62; Bob Jones- Girls: 400m, 2. Alivia Urrutia, 56.33, high jump, 1. Jasmyne Rochelle, 5-4; Sparkman- Girls: shot put, 2. Charity Collier, 36-2.5, Boys: 60m, 1. Alijah Vaughn, 1. 6.84, 4x200m, 2. Sparkman, 1:30.18, 4x400m, 3. Sparkman, 3:27.25; Madison Academy- Boys: 60m, 1. Selano Thomas, 7.20, 400m, 3. Jackson Reece, 51.95.
Bob Jones sensation Jasmyne Rochelle took the high jump competition with a leap of 5-foot-4-inch at the AHSAA Indoor Track State Meet.
are not members. Registration will close on Feb. 21 (or later) when the number of players is divisible by 4 (for quad setup). Players should arrange for lunch. Breaks between rounds will allow time for players to eat. For more information, email mccl.director@gmail.com. Following preparatory Warm-up
Quads, MCCL will hold its ninth annual grade-level City Chess Championship on March 1-2 at James Clemens. The City Championship accepts any scholastic player if the student lives in Madison or attends Madison City Schools. For more information, visit madisonchess.com.
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Guthrie said. To register for Warm-up Quads, visit madisonchess.com. Scroll to the “Donate * Join * Register” section, and click “MCCL Championship Warm-up Quads.” On the next window, complete the registration form. Registration fee is $10 for MCCL members and $15 for players who
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as close to a sister city as we would be from a size standpoint, and we saw several babies successfully surrendered there,” said Marshall. Kids to Love then further helped bring the boxes to Alabama by raising awareness to secure funds for the first baby boxes to be installed in the state, including the Madison box, which was supported by private donations from Bill Roark of Torch Technologies and the Pilot family in honor of daughter Nikki Pilot Carlisle. The first box had an extra special significance for the Madison-based organization.“We’re actually based in Madison, and so for me, it was important that the first box be installed right here at home,” she said. “It was a no-brainer for us to start at home because we also knew that our community would be ready to do this and to execute well when that box was utilized.” The box was used for the first time just twelve days after its installation when a mother surrendered her newborn daughter. Marshall recalled it as an emotional day for the Kids to Love team, “We figured that these boxes would be utilized in the first year to have so many across the state. We knew it would be utilized, but honestly, we were all shocked and amazed and overcome with emotion that in twelve short days a mother chose to safely surrender her baby in the box in Madison.” The baby was reported to be in good health and was immediately tended to by first responders in Fire Station 1. The baby was then taken to Madison Hospital for further medical assessments. Once cleared by the hospital, surrendered infants are placed in the care of Alabama DHR.
Just three weeks ago, however, the relationship between Kids to Love and Safe Haven was called into question over conflict of interest concerns. Safe Haven announced in a statement its intention to distance itself from Kids to Love, “Kids to Love became a private adoption agency in November of 2022 after many years as a foster care organization. This information came to the attention of our Board of Directors this past month, and as such, we are required to cut all financial and fundraising ties with Kids to Love. It is important that as nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations we all maintain the highest levels of integrity and transparency in our operations and our fundraising. We trust that Kids to Love will understand the need for this clarification. We appreciate all that Kids to Love has and continues to do for foster children and families in Alabama.” Marshall commented on the situation, “We were notified of an updated policy that Safe Haven did not want to do anything that appeared to be a conflict of interest. We are a child-placing agency, and even though we have had numerous conversations with Safe Haven over the past year, apparently, they did not know that, and so, they wanted to make sure that there wasn’t any type of impropriety of taking funds from a child placing agency even though in the state of Alabama the baby can’t come to us.” The development appears to not be a hindrance to the installation of the ten other boxes Kids to Love has committed to helping establish. Marshall said that they will now work
Lee Marshall directly with the cities the boxes will be placed in to finish out the installations. “Going forward we’ll work directly with the municipalities to finish out what we’ve committed and respect the work that Safe Haven has done and continues to do in the efforts to give moms a choice to safely place their babies,” she said. “Our job was never to be the baby box provider in the state of Alabama. We were like I said, the catalyst to change the law, the catalyst to bring about education and awareness and to take that first action step, and we’re on that last piece of what our intention in this project was all along.” Kids to Love is committed to supporting a total of twelve boxes placed strategically throughout the state. The first two in Madison and Prattville opened in Jan. and four more are coming soon in Opelika, Dothan, Gadsden, and Tuscaloosa. In addition to their work with the baby boxes, Kids to Love works as an adoption agency and child-placing agency and provides support for foster families and children through mental health treatment, scholarships, and clothing assistance.
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Pictured above and below are some of the art Alexandra created, including one of Madison Mayor Paul Finley (below). it, but I think one of our SRO’s has claimed it for her office.” Kelly is her partner in this endeavor, driving Alexandra to locations to drop off her gifts, sometimes accompanying her inside and sometimes waiting patiently in the parking lot. “It makes me happy to drive her around to deliver her artwork–it’s delivering joy to other people,” Kelly said. “I’m just kind of her sidekick. I want her just to be; to have all the credit because she is the one who works hard. I’m just on the sidelines.” As the sidekick, Kelly also mails Alexandra’s artwork to people and places out of state which Alexandra funds. Due to being a military family, the Ramseys have lived in several states. Alexandra often paints scenes from the places she has lived or visited and has those pieces sent to prospective recipients. In fact, her next project will be sent to Pittsburgh. “We visit family in Pittsburgh and there is a candy store there we visit,” Alexandra said. “I want to paint a picture of the founder, Frank, who passed away.” Alexandra creates her masterpieces in the family’s garage where she has a desk full of her supplies, including her favorite acrylic paint Apple Barrel. She prefers the quiet the garage offers. “She likes the garage, not only because her art things are in there, but she likes quiet environments,” Kelly said. “I think it helps her too with not getting sensory overload or anything. Like Alexandra said she experiences noise sensitivity and overstimulation sometimes.” Willing to paint anything she sees, Alexandra is never in need of a subject. Her approach is simple–if she is out and about and sees something that inspires her, she gets to work. Even painting people. “I painted a portrait of Mayor Finley,” Alexandra said. “I presented it to the people in City Hall, but the mayor was not there. They thanked me for it.” Her technique begins with a picture in her mind, then utilizes tracing paper to capture the image on canvas or wood, followed
by blending her colors. She says the total time spent on anyone painting is 40 minutes. “She will just be zoned out completely on what she is doing. She knows exactly what colors she wants to use,” Kelly said. “She is very focused and will not stop until she is finished. She just looks at stuff and just brings it to life. I’m like ‘whoa,’ I could never do that’.” Before gifting her masterpieces, Alexandra adds her unique signature that includes a heart. Besides acrylic painting, Alexandra also puts her artistic ability to use in creating art through graphic design, script writing and songwriting. She says her graphic art usually derives from her dreams. “I dream about flying a lot, so the art I do on the app has me flying,” Alexandra said. When she is not painting, Alexandra works three days a week at the Rose of Sharon soup kitchen where she sorts through donations. And yes, she has painted the building and will soon paint the cat, Percy, that roams the building. “She’s very protective of that cat,” Kelly said. “It’s just who she is. She’s very calm and cares very deeply for both people and animals.” And it’s that kind heart–that love–that defines Alexandra. It’s that kindness that hangs in the front window of Kroger’s, the Toyota Field grounds, Lowe’s and Home Depot. “Alexandra really feels and loves hard. And I think that’s also why she enjoys so much doing what she does with the painting because she just really, really enjoys making people happy,” Kelly said. “And I tell her that I feel she lives up to her name which means helper and defender of mankind. And that is what she honest to goodness does.”
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