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Dr. Nichols says masks may stay in city schools

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COVID relief funds to be used to fill gaps in learning this summer

By JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com

Color Run Madison Chamber of Commerce is launching a new community event with the inaugural Chamber Color Run and Health Fair 2021. A certified 5K event, the first-ever Chamber Color Run will start at 8 a.m. on March 27.

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MADISON – Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said the school district will soon decide what action to

take when a statewide mask order expires in April.

Gov. Ivey extended the mask order on Thursday until April 9. She expressed this will be the end of her mask mandate.

Prior to Gov. Ivey issuing her first mask order in July of 2020, Dr. Karen Landers, Madison County Health Officer, had placed Madison County under a mask mandate (see related story on page 1A).

“It is my understanding

that Dr. Landers has not removed her order,” Nichols said.

“Therefore, on April 9, all of Madison County will still be under a mask mandate unless Dr. Landers removes her order.”

Nichols said in the event all mandates are removed, the Madison City School District will seek guidance from the Alabama State Department of Education, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Madison County Health De-

partment before we make any changes concerning masks in school facilities.

“I am encouraged by the recent decline in Covid issues in both our schools and our community and the increase in staff having access to the COVID vaccines. At this point the district has no plans to cease the use of masks for all staff and students this school year,” he added.

Nichols also said the school See SCHOOLS Page 5A

Bartlett to host District 5 town hall meeting

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EDUCATION

SCGC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN MADISON NEXT SATURDAY - The Bob Jones High School indoor drumline, JV winter guard, and varsity winter guard had outstanding performances in competition at Thompson High School over the weekend. The drumline placed first, and both winter guards placed 4th. The groups are preparing to host the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC) state championship. Forty-eight indoor drumlines and winter guard units from across the state will compete at Bob Jones next Saturday, March 20. The event is open to the public. For more details, go to www.scgconline.org.

Mask mandate to expire in April for state, but what about Madison County?

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MADISON COUNTY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the mask mandate through April 9 despite political pressure to end it but eased a few other COVID-19 restrictions, including limits on how many can be seated at one table in restaurants.

Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris noted at a news conference that conditions are improving in the state, with COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest point since summer and new daily cases dropping

from an average of about 3,000 in early January to below 1,000.

“Even with this positive news, however, Dr. Harris and I are both convinced that we need to get past Easter and hopefully allow more Alabamians to get their first shot before we take a step some other states have taken to remove the mask order altogether and lift other restrictions.”

Ivey was adamant, however, that the mask requirement would not be extended again.

“Let me be abundantly clear: After April 9, I will not keep See MASK ORDER Page 2A

Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday she will not extend the mask order past April 9.

RIVER OF HOPE CLEANUP DAY - It is starting to feel more like springtime, and volunteers took advantage of the nice weather to spruce up Madison’s newest landmark. Volunteers from JustServe assisted Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) Director of Volunteer Resources Dana Chambers and MVP board member Bailey Erickson in helping make the Madison River of Hope cleanup day successful.

The River of Hope at Dublin Park is the city’s testament of how the community came together last year to help raise funds for the area non-profit groups offering various kinds of relief through COVID. The “River” was created with hundreds of painted rocks offering messages of hope.

Groups, businesses, schools and individuals sponsored the rocks to raise the needed funds.

MADISON - Madison Ciity Council member Ranae Bartlett is hosting a District 5 town hall meeting Thursday, March 11, with City of Madison’s Director of Engineering Gary Chynoweth, along with officials from Madison Util- Bartlett ities.

The meeting will be held at the Madison City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Hughes Drive, starting at 6 p.m. It will also be streamed live online.

“We will discuss the discuss the projects along Highland Drive,” Bartlett said.

Highland Drive is currently in the middle of a water main replacement and repaving project.

Bartlett added that any interested residents are welcome to attend whether they reside in District 5 or not.

Attendees will have a chance to learn the City’s plans for the project and ask any questions they may have for officials.

Residents may join through Zoom Meeting. The lMeeting Id number and passcode can be found on the City of Madison’s website at www.madisonal.gov.com.

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Mask Order

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the mask order in effect,” Ivey said. “Even when we lift the mask order I will continue to wear my mask when I’m around others and strongly urge my fellow citizens to use common sense and do the same thing. But at that time it will become a matter of personal responsibility and not government mandate.”

In Madison County, a separate mask order that went into effect prior to the statewide mandate could remain after April 9. It will be up to Madison County Health Officer Dr. Karen Landers.

A spokesperson with the Alabama Department of Public Health said any decisions made regarding the Madison County mask order would ultimately be made after speaking with the Madison County Board of Health and discussion with elected leaders.

“It would be premature to consider discussion of the Madison County mask order, at this time, as this would be a decision made upon factors as they exist nearing April 9 including county infection rate, uptake of vaccine, hospitalizations, for example,” a spokesperson for Dr. Karen Landers’ office said. “Any decisions made regarding the Mad-

ison County mask order would ultimately be made after consultation with the Madison County Board of Health and discussion with elected leaders.”

Madison Mayor, Paul Finley, said his team is meeting this week to discuss the plans moving forward.

Finley indicated he was very happy because there was an end date to the governor’s mask mandate and that gives his team time to determine what is best for his community.

The Huntsville International Airport said Monday they will still be requiring masks after the state’s order expires.

“President Biden’s Executive Order on promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel by requiring travelers to wear face masks when they are in airports, bus and rail stations, as well as while on passenger aircraft, public transportation, passenger railroads, and over-the-road buses operating on scheduled fixed-routes went into effect on February 2, 2021 and does not end in conjunction with the state of Alabama’s mandate,” the airport stated in a press release.

“The airport’s policy will extend beyond April 9th and be upheld as long as a federal law requires the airport to do so”, said Cooper Jacob, Public Relations at Huntsville International Airport. “We want to remind the flying public that just because masks aren’t mandatory elsewhere, they should still be prepared to wear them at the airport due to federal law.”

Pressure Thursday’s extension to the statewide health order comes despite political pressure within the state and the recent decisions by the governors of Texas, Mississippi and some other Republican-led states to end all or most coronavirus restrictions.

The Alabama Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution urging Ivey to drop the mask mandate.

Ivey’s extension of the mask order came as numerous health officials, hospitals and doctors in the state urged her to leave the mandate in place. One of the most vocal has been Dr. Don Williamson, the former state health offi-

cer who now heads the Alabama Hospital Association.

“We are pleased. We think it gives us five more weeks to continue to try to drive down the number of cases, and at the same time five more weeks to get more people vaccinated,” Williamson said. “Importantly, it also gives us five more weeks to better understand the impact of the U.K. variant on future case counts.”

Harris said the state continues to detect more cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom.

While studies indicate it is more contagious, the existing COVID-19 vaccines are effective against it.

“There probably are many cases of variants that we’ve not been able to detect because we do testing for it, but we don’t do widespread, large-scale testing at this point,” Harris said.

Restrictions eased Ivey did ease some restrictions in the renewed emergency order.

• Restaurants, bars and breweries no longer are limited to six people at a table, but still must separate tables by 6 feet or a partition.

• In hospitals and nursing homes, patients or residents can now have up to two caregivers or two visitors, up from the one previously allowed. Nursing homes are still subject to federal limitations which limit visitation and prohibit visitors if the facility has had recent cases of COVID-19.

• Senior citizen centers still are banned from having congregate meals, but other programs can resume if they are outdoors and comply with guidelines to be issued by the Alabama Department of Senior Services.

All nursing homes in the state have had at least two vaccine clinics and many have had a third, according to the Alabama Nursing Home Association.

• Summer camps can resume operations this year, subject to social-distancing requirements that mirror those in schools.

“I don’t know who’s going to be more excited about that, the campers or the parents,” Ivey said.

More than 1 million Alabamians have received at least one dose of the

COVID-19 vaccine, slightly more than 25% of all adults in the state. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, 352,749 — less than 10% — of Alabamians have received both doses of the vaccine.

“We still don’t have enough vaccine for everyone who wants a shot,” Ivey said.

Harris said Alabama typically averages 51,000 to 52,000 deaths per year, but in 2020 there were 64,400 deaths. The state has identified 10,094 deaths as being caused by COVID-19 since the pandemic began, but 2,684 of those were reported in 2021.

“Remember our worst individual days for deaths weren’t even in 2020, they were in January of this year,” Harris said.

Harris said this week the state is scheduled to receive more than 100,000 Moderna and Pfizer firstdose vaccines, the most it has received in a week, and this week will receive about 40,000 doses of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“It’s a one-time shipment,” Harris said of the J&J vaccine. “We have been told we will not get any additional (J&J) vaccine for the next three weeks.”

Harris said he expects the state to be in a good position to end the mask mandate April 9. In addition to the people who will have been vaccinated by then, he said a half million people who are known to have contracted the disease will have some natural immunity, and others who had COVID-19 and either didn’t know it or didn’t report it will also have some immunity.

Williamson also is optimistic.

“The only thing that would change the numbers in a negative direction, I hope — keeping in mind I’ve been fooled by this virus many times — would be the U.K. variant,” he said. “If we vaccinate enough people, then you prevent the U.K. variant from becoming a problem.

At some point, you have to lift the mandate because it does end up being about personal responsibility.”

Harris stressed that masks, social distancing and hand hygiene are especially important with the end of the pandemic in sight.

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Chamber gears up for its first color run and health fair

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com

MADISON – Madison Chamber of Commerce is launching a new community event with the inaugural Chamber Color Run and Health Fair 2021.

A certified 5K event, the first-ever Chamber Color Run will start at 8 a.m. on March 27. A one-mile fun run will follow at 9 a.m.

The run’s starting line will be placed at Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive. Entrants will run through downtown streets and return to the stadium for the finish line. The course will include Celtic Drive; Lanier Road; Cain, Garner, Church and Sturdivant streets; and Mill Road.

To satisfy guidelines

from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all participants will have a temperature check and wear a mask before the race’s start. Officials will ask any participant who has symptoms related to COVID-19 to leave the event.

The chamber will give a cash prize to the school with the most participants. Participants include students, teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, among others. On registration forms, runners should remember to note their school affiliation.

Following the Chamber Color Run, the Health Fair will open in the MCS Stadium parking lot. The fair will offer wellness-related activities, food trucks and various vendors.

For the run’s entry fees, general admission is $20 plus $2.85 fee; family of four, $60 plus $5.28 fee; group of 10 to 19, $150 plus $10.76 fee and group of 20 to 30, $300 plus $19.89 fee. Each runner should include his or her name, shirt size and age.

To guarantee receiving a shirt, runners must register before 5 p.m. on March 15. Times for packet pickup will be at Madison Chamber of Commerce, 401 Carter Drive, Suite B in Madison on March 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on March 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Visitors are welcome to use strollers. Pets will not be allowed.

For more information, call 256-325-8317 or email merrill@madisonalchamber.com.

Madison Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Chamber Color Run and Health Fair 2021 on March 27 at Madison City Schools Stadium.

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By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – Shannon DeFazio and Bryce Taets are now working as Community Mental Health Officers with Madison Police Department. Their primary goal is distinguishing if an arrestee will benefit more from hospitalization or incarceration, both possibly resulting in mental health treatment.

DeFazio was interested in this work after seeing the increase in citizens with mental health crises. “Many people live with mental health issues and are unaware of the resources our community has,” she said. “I’ll work closely with other CMHOs (and) patrol duties.”

Madison has 14 Crisis Intervention Team or CIT Officers trained to recognize a citizen experiencing a mental health crisis. “A CIT Officer or another Patrol Officer will contact me with an immediate need for intervention. As a CMHO, I determine if the person in crisis is posing an immediate threat to themselves or the community,” DeFazio said.

“CIT officers and I follow up with the arrestee, family members, court officials and mental health staff to solve the existing crisis and hopefully prevent future crisis from occurring,” DeFazio said.

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Capitol Notebook

State budgets, legislative authority, gambling bills in Statehouse this week

By CAROLINE BECK Alabama Daily News

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House is expected to vote this week on the 2022 General Fund budget, while the Senate’s priorities include gambling legislation and bills that could redraw the lines of authority between the legislative and executive branches of state government.

Budgets The House was expected to vote on a record-setting $2.4 billion General Fund budget Tuesday.

The proposal approved in committee would increase the fiscal 2022 budget by $78.9 million over the fiscal 2021 budget.

That is about $15 million more than Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposal.

Senate education budget Chairman Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, told lawmakers Thursday the “ark was closing” and that any members who had requests or concerns about the Education Trust Fund budget needed to see him before the weekend.

The education budget hasn’t been taken up in the Senate committee yet, but Ivey’s proposed $7.65 billion fiscal 2022 budget totals $440.8 million above fiscal 2021.

Ivey is proposing an increase of $309.9 million in funding for K-12 schools and $115.9 million more for higher education.

Legislative control Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, said it was likely the Senate would take up two bills to curtail some of the governor’s powers regarding state emergency orders and calling special sessions.

Senate Bill 259 by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, which would allow the Legislature to call itself into a special session, passed in committee last week. It would allow the Senate president pro tem and the speaker of the House to convene the Legislature by a joint proclamation and approval by a two-thirds vote of both chambers.

A bill by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, would give the Legislature more say in extending state emergency orders, such as the ones put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Bill 97 passed out of committee along party lines and would limit state emergency orders to 14 days unless extended by the Legislature. If the Legislature is not in session, an extension could be approved by a joint proclamation by the Senate president pro tem and the speaker of the House.

House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said he doesn’t think Ivey has overstepped her authority when enacting the emergency orders during the pandemic, but that lawmakers are reacting to the concerns they hear from constituents.

“These bills you’re seeing come out, they’re not in any way trying to criticize the governor. They’re just trying to evaluate what we’ve done, where we are and how can we do it better,” McCutcheon told reporters.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he encourages discussions over the exact roles the legislative branch and the executive branch should play in government but does not think

Ivey has overstepped.

“If we have other pieces of legislation that give us more clarity in areas to define the governor’s role and the Legislature’s role or define the Department of Public Health’s role or other state agencies that may be engaged in a scenario like an emergency or a pandemic, I think to talk through those things is healthy, and I think you are going to continue to hear that from the Legislature,” Reed told reporters Thursday.

Ivey press secretary Gina Maiola did not say if Ivey supports the two bills but that she has spoken to McCutcheon and Reed who were “receptive so that we can ensure this is being done in a thoughtful manner, not on impulse.”

“Gov. Ivey believes strongly that our Legislature — like other branches of government — plays an important role in the functions of our state,” Maiola said. “However, the reason the executive branch of government has the authority during a state of emergency to make certain decisions is because it is an emergency.

“The governor believes the Legislature is initiating this from a good place.

In fact, after this pandemic is behind us hopefully soon, Gov. Ivey wants the Legislature to convene a group to conduct a thorough review of emergency handling so that any changes made can be made to best benefit the people of our state.”

Gambling bill vote Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, updated reporters Thursday on his gambling legislation, which he says will be on the Senate floor Tuesday. Marsh said he expects it to pass.

“At the end of the day, we will have a document that finally has controls on gaming in the state of Alabama and will have a strong commission to oversee that and work through the puzzle of making sure those revenues go to where the state would like to see them,” Marsh said.

His bill would allow for a lottery, expanded casino gambling and legalized sports betting.

Marsh said his goal now is to work at gaining support for the bill in the House, where expansive gambling legislation has died in previous sessions.

McCutcheon said House members are still waiting to see what is in the final bill but voiced some hesitancy in possibly confusing voters with such an expansive piece of legislation.

“The last thing we want to do, and I’ve said this for several years, if you’re going to put this lottery and gaming issue out for the people to vote on, let’s not have such a complicated bill that the people get lost on what they’re trying to vote for,” McCutcheon said.

“Many people could go to the polls thinking they’re voting on just a lottery, but yet there is going to be other components to that.”

If the gambling legislation passes it would have to be approved by Alabama voters in the next general election.

Both chambers will return to the normal two-legislative-day weeks this week and will take a weeklong spring break starting March 22.

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Two face theft, drug charges; meth removed from body cavity

By STAFF REPORTS LIMESTONE COUNTY - The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office charged two people with stealing parts and tools from a residence and with possessing methamphetamine, including about 8 grams of meth removed from a Toney woman’s body cavity.

James Townsend, 22, of Taft, Tennessee, is charged with second-degree theft and possession of a controlled substance and is being held in the Limestone County Jail with bail set at $5,000, authorities said, and Amberley Brown, 28, of Toney, is charged with second-degree theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and is being held at the jail with

bail set at $6,000.

A man reported to the Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning that he arrived at his residence to find an unidentified male and female in his shop. The man said that when he approached, the intruders said his nephew gave them permission to look at a vehicle they were interested in buying, the office said.

When the man told them he had no nephew, they left in a Pontiac Firebird and it was discovered that several parts and tools had been taken from the property and an attempt was made to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle there, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Later in the day, Limestone County authorities spotted a vehicle match-

ing the description of the vehicle in the theft report and initiated a traffic stop.

According to authorities, the driver’s side window was not operational, and when the door had to be opened for the deputy to communicate with the driver, the deputy saw drug paraphernalia and a small container of methamphetamine between the seat and the door.

The Sheriff’s Office said that Brown, realizing that a body scanner would be used during booking, admitted she had a bag of methamphetamine hidden in a body cavity, and she was transported to Athens-Limestone Hospital, where medical personnel removed about 8 grams of meth.

Blood donation remains essential amid COVID-19 pandemic

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. Today blood donations are just as essential, and the American Red Cross urges individuals who are healthy to make an appointment to donate blood.

A blood drive will be held in Madison on March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church on Hughes Drive.

For patients in the emergency room, fighting cancer or coping with a life-threatening illness, help can’t wait. Their health is reliant on the selfless generosity of blood donors. However, the blood supply continues to face challenges from the ongoing pandemic and extreme winter weather that impacted much of the U.S. last month.

More donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed now to ensure that patients have lifesaving blood products available for emergencies and everyday medical treatments. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or

enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

March is Red Cross Month, and the Red Cross is celebrating blood, platelet and plasma donors for stepping up to meet the constant need for blood amid the pandemic. In thanks for being a vital part of the organization’s lifesaving mission, all who come to give March 15-26 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Important COVID-19 information for donors The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms.

Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions.

Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have an-

tibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus.

Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face-covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

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America’s Thrift Store in Huntsville already making a huge difference HUNTSVILLE - There is a thrift superstore coming to the Huntsville area. America’s Thrift Store plans to open next week in the old Kroger location on Drake. Huntsville General Manager Miranda Manning said they are excited to open a location in Huntsville. “It’s a perfect fit,” she said.

Besides being a thrift store, the Huntsville location will serve as the distribution center for their locations throughout North Alabama, including Decatur, Florence and into Tennessee.

The store will open on March 18 with grand opening cerebration beginning at 8 a.m., but the donation center has already open. Area residents may drop off gently used clothing and household goods.

For every pound of goods donated, America’s Thrift Stores will make a cash donation to Make-A-Wish Alabama through their unique “Donate for Wishes” program. In addition, the give-back offers an incentive for people to choose to donate rather than throw away their gently used clothing and household goods, keeping 40 million pounds of goods out of local landfills each year.

They take donations from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Then, the store will officially open on March 18.

Manning said the stores process thousands of pounds of donations every day. During a special donation drive recently, Manning told WHNT they received over 3,000 pounds worth

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district will receive $2.3 million because of the COVID situation, and the money will be used to close the gaps in learning caused by the pandemic.

The money is part of the state’s ESSER funds (the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Fund) we will receive due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These funds will be used to provide summer learning and sustained tutoring programs in reading and math,” Nichols said. “These support programs will be in addition to the traditional summer school and tutoring programs already offered within the district.”

More details will be

The America’s Thrift Store donation center in Huntsville is already open, accepting donations daily.

The store, located in the old Kroger location on Drake in Huntsville, will open with a grand opening celebration on March 18.

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of donations at “Donate for Wishes.”

By the end of the weekend, they received an entire ton more, ending the event with over 5,000 pounds of donations.

“Clothing, household item, electronics, books, tv, magazine, any kind of household goods. We take basically everything. We’d take a car if you brought it up here to us,” she said.

Each year, America’s Thrift donates around $1,000,000 to the organization.

Make A Wish Vice President of Advancement, Valerie Cunningham said having a new store in Huntsville will help in a big way.

“All of the money we raise or receive here, and the resources are used to grant wishes for children here in Alabama, and we have about 85 children in the Huntsville area currently waiting on a wish right now,” Cunningham said. “Every donation will help us get closer to granting all of those wishes.”

Manning said they’re excited to get the new location up and running. “The whole team is just thrilled and we can’t wait to open, it feels like Christmas.”

The 35,000-square-foot facility will have the ability to stock more than 15,000 new items every day. With discounted name brand clothing and household goods, the store reinvents itself daily with donations from the community. Plus, 100 new jobs will be created for the community.

The store is located at 2009 Drake Ave SW in Huntsville. For more information about America’s Thrift Store, visit www.americasthrift.com/hunts-

shared in mid to late April, he said.

The Alabama State Department of Education released the graduation rate and dropout rate for the Class of 2020 last week.

Madison City Schools’ graduation rate was 96% with a dropout rate of less than 1%.

“This is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of every member of our Madison City Schools’ family,” Nichols said.

He also said both high schools will have a prom and graduation this spring. More information is expected to be released this week.

“Our original graduation date was set for May 17; this date has not

changed, Nichols said.

“Our team has surveyed the senior class to gather feedback on the graduation ceremony. The majority of seniors indicated that they would like to have one graduation ceremony for their entire graduating class.”

Last year, graduation ceremonies were held at the Madison City Stadium and divided into two groups per each school.

“Our team is currently working to secure a venue that will allow us to hold a ceremony for the entire graduating class,” he said.

“Details about the venue will be released in the future, but for now, families can plan on graduation being held on May 17.”

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panies, Joey Ceci, said they have completed all the items on the checklist given to them from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Once ALDOT gives its stamp of approval, the ramp could be open very soon.

“They’ll review the progress and make sure that we’ve completed those items to their satisfaction, and then, really the rest of the process really becomes more of a legal process,” said Ceci.

Breland Companies, the developer for Town Madison, built the ramp to Interstate 565 and meet requirements from the state before ALDOT approves it and accepts ownership.

“All of the land associated with the interchange [is] being donated to the state, so that kind of deed and transfer has to be completed with the lawyers,” he told WAAY. The Trash Pandas will host their home opener on May 11.

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By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – With a little more patience, families finally can venture outside quarantines to summer sunshine. One option for fun in the sun is Camp Cha-La-Kee, a property of Heart of the Valley YMCA. YMCA branches will host Family Jam info sessions for parents in March and April about the camp.

“Bring your questions to one of four safely socially-distanced, question-and-answer Family Jam sessions in Madison or Huntsville. Huy Lu (pronounced Hoo-ee Loo) is Executive Director of

YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee, and he knows that you have a lot of questions about camp this year,” Mary Anne Swanstrom said. Swanstrom is Director of Communications with Heart of the Valley YMCA. “I am excited to be at Cha-La-Kee and am eager for the summer to begin,” Lu said. “Camp is a great place for children to grow, gain new experiences and make lifelong memories and friends. I believe Camp Cha-La-Kee is the perfect place to do all three.”

Lu will work in the YMCA association office during winter and will transition to the Guntersville campus in spring to

prepare for summer camp and group camping.

“There’s just about everything you need to know about Summer 2021 in the camp catalog, but if you have any questions, you can always reach out to Huy by email or phone,” Swanstrom said. “You also can attend an open house at the camp or one of our Family Jam info sessions.”

Open houses at the camp are scheduled for April 25 and May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Camp Cha-La-Kee’s address is 4380 Chalakee Road in Guntersville.

Family Jam sessions will be held April 13 at Hogan Family YMCA in Madison, and on March 11 and April 6, Southeast Family YMCA, Huntsville. All sessions will meet from 4 to 6 p.m.

The YMCA staff has planned four different camp options for children: • Drop-Off Day Camp – June 7 through July 30.

Families can learn about various gatherings at Camp Cha-La-Kee during question-and-answer sessions at Hogan Family YMCA and other branches.

Day campers will experience action-packed days on the water and in the woods but return home in time for bed.

• Overnight Camp – June 6 through July 30. Overnight campers will attend daytime activities, along with traditional night activities like sitting around

a campfire and sharing stories.

• Mini Camp – July 5-8. “A camp experience perfect for first-timers!

Mini-Overnight Camp is chock-full of traditional camp activities,” Swanstrom said.

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For more information, call Lu at 256-428-9622, ext.

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Elementary, middle and high school students vie in Queen’s Quest

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Students in grades K-12 entered the tournament’s online venue for 2021 on Feb. 13. Queen’s Quest is rated by the United States Chess Federation or USCF. Madison City Chess League sponsored the contest.

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by Madison City Chess League. Sylvia Lambert, Principal at Bob Jones High School, congratulates winners in the High School section: Andrew Park, from left, Josh Lin, Will Bao, Edward Calinsky and Rachael Ehrman. Kennedy Gore and Pranaav Satheesh are not pictured.

Queen’s Quest, Bob Jones High School claimed first place. Second-place honors went to James Clemens High School.

Earning individual awards among high school players were Shreya Sunil, first place; Madhu Balaji, second; Josh Lin, third; Edward Calinsky, fourth; Will Bao, fifth; Kennedy Gore, sixth; Rachael Ehrman, seventh; Andrew Park, eighth; and Pranaav Satheesh, ninth.

For the K-3 section in Queen’s Quest, Horizon Elementary School ranked with the first-place team. Rainbow Elementary School followed in second place. Mill Creek Elementary School took third place and Columbia Elementary School was in

fourth.

Winners of individual awards for K-3 section were Esteban Jerez, first; Kylie Zou, second; Alice Zou, third; Esinam Tettey, fourth; Dennis Lenski, fifth; Remy Delmotte, sixth; Emerson Phillips, seventh; Jimmy McHugh, eighth; Cora Newberry, ninth; Isaac Doyle, tenth; and Margaret Lin, Top Female.

Rainbow earned the team award in the K-5 section. Mill Creek’s team took second place with Heritage Elementary School at third and Horizon in fourth.

Jethro Jones in first place led individual awards for the K-5 section. Other standouts were Noah Hsu, second; Sophia

Jerez, third; Anna Ai, fourth; Holland Lang, fifth; Caden Jordan, sixth; Laya Gowder, seventh; Aurelia Delmotte, eighth; Prahaas Avula, ninth; Kate Meyer, tenth; and Christina Yang, Top Female.

Discovery Middle School finished in first place for teams in the Junior High section. Liberty earned second place.

In individual awards for Junior High, Xavier Bruni rated in first place, followed by Nirvana Rajbhandari, second; Caleb Chen, third; Steven Pan, fourth; Eddie Xiao, fifth; Sai Mudium, sixth; Aadi Saxena, seventh; Andrew Yang, eighth; Oviya Gowder, ninth; Artem Starenki, tenth; and Top Female, Isabelle Park.

Snapshot Students through the schools in Madison used their devices for the National Hour of Chess that was observed recently in Madison City Schools. A fun activity that teaches patience, perseverance, strategy, and critical thinking while also being fun. Promoted by ChessKid, the annual observance began in 2016 in an effort to dedicate one week a year to encouraging chess in every school for at least one hour. Below are some fun photos the school district shared of students during their one hour of chess.

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Bob Jones band secures 8 ‘chairs’ in both District, All-State Bands

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com Note: Lenora Lee, a writer with “Patriot Pages,” researched material for the original article. (bjhspatriotpages.com) MADISON – Different prerequisites and unknown procedures didn’t slow the pace for state and district honors for members of Bob Jones High Band.

Overriding the drawbacks of virtual auditions, eight band members earned a ‘chair’ in both the District Honor Band and the Alabama All-State Band

for 2021. Constraints in personal interaction from COVID-19 caused the musicians to audition by recording their performance instead of playing in person for a panel of judges.

These eight students qualified as members of the 2021 AllState Band: * Katerina Fedoseyev -- Blue Band, flute. * Sydney Truesdail -- Unassigned band, oboe. * Hayden Purser -- Red Band, clarinet. * Elaine Bao -- Blue Band, clarinet. * Liz Robertson- - Unassigned band, contrabass clarinet. * Jacob Johnston -- Unas-

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Bob Jones High School Band has eight members in the 2021 District Honor Band and eight students in the Alabama All-State Band. signed band, baritone sax. * Anna Digges -- Red Band, trumpet. * Chase Smith – Alternate, trombone.

The 2021 District Honor Band includes these eight musicians from Bob Jones. Students in ‘first chair’ are considered the best performer for that particular instrument: * Katerina Fedoseyev – Sixth chair, flute. * Sydney Truesdail – Second chair, oboe. * Hayden Purser – First chair, clarinet. * Elaine Bao – Ninth chair, clarinet. * Liz Robertson – First chair,

contrabass clarinet. * Jacob Johnston – First chair, baritone saxophone. * Anna Digges – Second chair, trumpet. * Chase Smith – Seventh chair, trombone.

“District 1 (which includes Bob Jones) is one of the most competitive districts in the entire state, containing some of the largest and most active band programs,” Bob Jones Band Director Leigh Thomas said. “To be chosen for District Honor Band here is a huge deal, and furthermore to be chosen for All-State Band is about the highest achievement a student can earn in high school.”

The band members’ achievement “is a 100-percent reflection on the kids and their hard work.

Most, if not all, of the preparation is on them,” Thomas said.

Sydney Truesdail, who plays oboe, decided to audition for All-State “because it’s always been a goal for me to compete against the best of the best in the state and get to perform with other great performers around the state.”

“It is unclear if All-State will be in-person or virtual in April, but the Alabama Bandmasters Association is committed to making the event happen in some capacity. I’m one proud teacher,” Thomas said.

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Students in grades 3-5 can test tech skills at Bob Jones Science Challenge on April 3 MADISON – One of the newer academic clubs at Bob Jones High School will host a science contest for third- through fifth-graders in Madison City Schools.

The Bob Jones Science Academy will host the Bob Jones Science Challenge, a district-wide technical competition on April 3. Founded in 2020, Science Academy is a student-led club with the goal of teaching advanced scientific concepts to young students to develop a lasting passion for science.

“We conducted a oneweek online summer program for 30 fifth-graders on careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), as well as a school-year program from September 2020 to March 2021. To expand the reach of this initiative, we are organizing the Bob

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Teare teaches in Bob Jones Medical Academy.

She has experience as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner and diabetes clinical manager.

Registration for the Science Challenge is open through March 27. The challenge’s opening ceremony will start at 2 p.m. on April 3 with announcements of competition rules and meeting links. Testing at 2:30 p.m. will include a 45-minute test via Google Forms.

In addition, contestants in each grade level will participate in Kahoot! at 3:35 p.m. Students will receive scores by MCS email at 3:45 p.m. The awards ceremony will start at 4 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby commended the work of members in the Bob Jones Science Bowl team, after their win at regional competition and advance-

ment to National Science Bowl Finals this spring.

“I am confident they will represent Alabama well.

Good luck to all of the young contestants,” Shelby posted to Twitter on Feb. 23.

Bob Jones team members are Captain Neha Chopade, Aubteen Pour Biazar, Puja Chopade, Thomas Nguyen and Justin Pan. Team coaches are Mary-Katherine Maguire, a science teacher at Bob Jones, and Shubham Chopade, parent of two team members.

Puja Chopade and Neha Chopade are co-founders of Bob Jones Science Academy and serve as president and vice president, respectively. These sisters are sophomores at Bob Jones. Puja is enrolled in the Bob Jones Medical Academy, while Neha is interested in computer science.

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Taets was interested in CMHO work “to assist Madison citizens and truly show the love for mental health. Three years ago, Chief Jernigan implemented a Crisis Intervention Team; I was the second Patrol Officer to become certified as a Crisis Intervention Officer with Detective Stacy Thomas.”

Taets’ CMHO work “makes a difference for the community in mental health (and) assists citizens in need.

We closely work (with) Thomas and Assistant Probate Judge Barger,” Taets said.

After high school, Taets worked with Don Koch in the police department’s Animal Control. After two years, he transferred to Patrol and completed Police Academy and Field Training. He transferred to Resource Officer for Liberty Middle School and soon will transfer to James Clemens High School.

He assists other Crisis Intervention

Officers with involuntary committals.

“If an officer knows the subject has committed a crime and suffers from a mental illness, we have resources to further assist with a treatment program. If an involuntary committal is needed, we work with Judge Barger and staff closely for treatment with Wellstone Behavioral Health,” Taets said.

His wife Elizabeth works as head receptionist for Whitworth Animal Clinic. Bryce and Elizabeth’s son Bryson is two years old. They live in Ardmore.

Elizabeth and Bryce show walking/ racking horses and always have been around the farm and rodeoing. “It’s my fallback to my other hobby of racing off-road RC cars with my brother, Sergeant Weston Taets, who also works for MPD,” Bryce said.

Taets thanked Thomas for mentoring him early in his police career. “Det. Thomas provided me with everything I need to be effective in my career and pushing me to that next step.”

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UAH in NCAA tourney The NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Committee announced the field of 48 for the 2021 national tournament field including the six teams that will make up the South Regional, and for the third straight season and 13th time overall, Page 2B

Softball Preview After a shortened season a year ago due to COVID-19, the 2021 version of high school softball will feature a smorgasbord of talent in all areas of the sport. The newest campaigns by the local programs are expected to be competitive in each of their areas and classifications. Page 3B

All-Star Coach Madison Academy’s Alissa Flowers has been named among the coaching staff for Team Alabama girls’ basketball team for the 31st annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Basketball Classic. Page 4B

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MADISON - The Los Angeles Angels announced their Double-A coaching staff for the 2021 season last week including the return of manager Jay Bell to Rocket City, bringing a well-credentialed staff that includes a combined 26 years of Major League playing experience and 21 seasons of managing and coaching in professional baseball.

Bell was scheduled to lead the Trash Pandas in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An 18-year Major League veteran, a twotime All Star, and a Gold Glove recipient, Bell played for five teams and scored the winning run in the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

He finished with a .265 career average, 195 homeruns and 860 RBI. Before joining the Angels organization, Bell was the Hitting Coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bench Coach for the Cincinnati Reds before becoming a minor league manager with the New York Yankees in 2017. Over three seasons, he won division titles every year he managed three different affiliates of the Bronx Bombers.

Joining Bell will be a coaching unit with as varied a background as any in baseball. Included in the mix are a former independent league player and manager as hitting coach, an ex-Major League reliever as pitching coach, a defensive coach who worked most recently for a bat company, and a U.S. Military Veteran and SEC strength coach as conditioning coach.

Hitting Coach Kenny Hook was slated to be in the same

position at then High-A Inland Empire last season. It was going to be his first season with the Angels after spending the last six in the Texas Rangers organization. Hook worked as a coach at the Rookie and Class-A levels with the Rangers before becoming the Manager of the Spokane Indians (Short-Season A) in 2019. There, his team finished 45-31 before falling in the first round of the playoffs. Before the Rangers, Hook spent two seasons at the helm of the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association.

As a player, Hook played independently with the Amarillo Dillas of the Texas-Louisiana League. Primarily a shortstop, the Kansas City native batted .282 with six homers and 179 RBI over four seasons. After taking a season off in 2001, Hood had a 38-game stint in 2002 with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings where he drove in 13 runs. He also stole 45 bases in his career.

A big-league reliever of 426 games, Pitching Coach Michael Weurtz comes to the Trash Pandas after spending three of the last four played seasons with then High-A Inland Empire.

He was the Pitching Coach for Rookie League Orem in 2018. He was scheduled to return to Inland Empire in 2020 as well.

As a Major League pitcher, Wuertz posted a 3.71 ERA and a 21-11 record along with 11 saves over eight Major League seasons. His best season, perhaps, came in 2009 with Oakland where he matched a career-high in wins (6), registered his lowest ERA at 2.63, tossed a career-best 78.2 innings, and fanned 102 batters. In addition to three years with the A’s, Wuertz spent the first five seasons of his career with the Cubs.

Defensive Coach Derek Florko enters his third season with the Angels in 2021. He was slated to come to Rocket City last season after spending 2019 at In-

land Empire. While not having played professionally, Florko has been praised for his work ethic as a hitting coach at both the high school and collegiate levels. He is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, which focuses on the biomechanics of swinging motions in baseball and golf. Before joining the Angels in 2019, Florko was the Manager of Hitting for AXE Batting Company, which manufactures bats for several Major League players.

Joining the Trash Pandas staff as the Strength and Conditioning Coach is Jon Hill who enters his third season with the Angels. He was penciled in as the Trash Pandas’ Strength Coach last season after spending 2019 in Mobile.

Hill has quite a history. In addition to his time with the Angels, he was also an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of KenSee TRASH PANDAS Page 4B

James Clemens dominates Early Bird track meet

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MADISON - The first major track meet of the 2021 outdoor high school track season was recently held as James Clemens hosted its annual Early Bird Battle Royale with numerous track programs from across the Tennessee Valley taking part. Held on the school’s newly installed track and artificial turf field, the host Jets won both the girls and boys divisions with impressive showings in a wide range of individual and relay events.

The final team scores showed James Clemens winning the girls 180 over runner-up Bob Job Jones 118 and third place Huntsville 117. In boys, the Jets posted 188 points to runner-up Huntsville’s 112.

In boys, top performers included Ephrai Rolingson and Dylan Dryer of James Clemens and Tyler Pitts of Bob Jones. The senior Rolingson won both the 150-meter and 300m sprints while Dryer set new school records in taking first place in the 500m and 1000m races. Pitts took gold medals in the 80m and 200m hurdles.

In girls action, James Clemens freshman Kayla Willett set a new meet and school record by winning the 2000m steeplechase while Madison Rose took home a gold medal in the long jump. Sophomore Tramani Osley was tops in the triple jump.

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Dylan Dryer, right, and James Clemens teammate John Luk Stovall, left, finished one-two in the 1000m race as part of the James Clemens Early Bird Battle Royal track meet. The host Jets won both the boys and girls divisions.

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Mackenzie Nutt of Huntsville increases her average to .531 on the season, and she matches James Clemens grad Shelby Booker with a teamhigh 19 runs.

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MEMPHIS - The 14th-ranked University of Alabama in Huntsville softball team made it a weekend sweep of Christian Brothers, winning 8-4 in the series finale to also record the team’s fifth-straight win.

UAH is now 12-3 (7-2 Gulf South Conference), while CBU falls to 1-10 (1-8 GSC).

Game Changer -A six-run third inning saw the Chargers send 11 to the plate, and it would prove to be the difference in the Sunday win.

Inside the Box Score -The Chargers outhit Christian Brothers by a 12-4 margin.

-Mackenzie Nutt capped off her strong weekend with a 3-for-4 day that also saw he score twice, while

Kaylee Vaught also was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

-Lila Young had a double, drove in three runs, and scored twice, while Laura Harbin also had a double in the contest.

-The Chargers had eight stolen bases with each of Ashley Cornell, Gracie Green, and Vaught swiping two bags.

-Layton Murphy permitted just two hits and none of the four runs she allowed were earned as she picked up the win, while Grace O’Berry pitched the final 1.1 innings to earn the save.

with Vaught and Reagan Malone singling in runs before Malone scored on an error to push UAH in front 6-0.

-A three-run homer in the bottom half of the third for CBU made it a 6-3 game, but UAH would get two of those runs back when Harbin doubled in Young and Nutt to give UAH an 8-3 lead.

-CBU would end the scoring in the fifth, getting the last run in the 8-4 game.

Key Plays -The game was scoreless until the third when Young got the scoring started for the Chargers with a bases-loaded double that cleared the bags and put the guests ahead 3-0, and UAH would tack on three more

Noteworthy -Nutt increases her average to .531 on the season, and she matches Shelby Booker with a team-high 19 runs.

-Young now has 15 RBI on the season which is fourth on the team.

-Murphy improves to 5-2 in the circle, while O’Berry earns her second save.

2:45.15; 2000m- 2. John Luk Stovall, James Clemens, 6:20.34; 80m hurdles- 1. Tyler Pitts, Bob Jones, 11.79, 2. Michael Ross, James Clemens, 13.30; 200m hurdles- 1. Tyler Pitts, Bob Jones, 25.82, 2. Ezion Rolingson, James Clemens, 28.23; 2000m steeplechase- 2. Ryan Bender, Bob Jones, 6:29.25; 4x100- 3. Bob Jones, 50.63; 4x250- 2. Bob Jones, 2:06.08; 4x300- 1.

James Clemens, 2:32.81; high jump- 1.

Cosey Scarebrook, Bob Jones, 6-foot4, 2. Keenan Walker, James Clemens, 6-00; pole vault- 2. Nicholas Rushton, James Clemens, 10-00, 3. Austin Abney, James Clemens, 8-06; long jump3. Jackson Quarles, James Clemens, 19-08.75; triple jump- Keenan Walker, James Clemens, 41-08; shot put- 2.

Jaylen Drake, James Clemens, 4311.25.

Girls: 150m- 2. Madison Rose, James Clemens, 19.36, 3. Faith Mason, Bob Jones, 20.00; 500m- 3. Kayla Willett, James Clemens, 1:27.40;

1000m- 2. Ebba Detulleo, Bob Jones, 3:28.33; 80m hurdles- 2. Lily Melton, James Clemens, 15.08, 3. Riana Wilford, James Clemens, 15.87; 200m hurdles- 2. Chloe Morse, James Clemens, 35.02, 3. Lily Melton, James Clemens, 35.68; 200m steeplechase1. Kayla Willett, James Clemens, 7:48.39; 4x100- 1. Bob Jones, 1:04.42, 2.

James Clemens, 1:06.74; 4x250- 1. Bob Jones, 2:32.96; 4x300- 1. James Clemens, 3:03.51, 2. Bob Jones, 3:07.25; high jump- 2. Lily Melton, James Clemens, 4-08, 3. Julia Grundevik, Bob Jones, 4-08; discus- 2. Kirsten Tigner, Bob Jones, 90-05; shot put- 3.

Jazmin Grigsby, James Clemens, 3110.50; triple jump- 1. Tramani Osley, James Clemens, 31-08; long jump1. Madison Rose, James Clemens, 16-02.50, 2. Kala Christopher, Bob Jones, 15-02.75, 3. Tramani Osley, James Clemens, 14-08.75; pole vault1. Sydney Truesdal, Bob Jones, 7-06, 2. Gabriella Wilson, Bob Jones, 6-00.

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Bob Jones took a one-two punch in the pole vault as Sydney Truesdail won the event with teammate Gabriella Wilson runner-up.

Here’s the final rundown of the Early Bird Royale: Boys: 1. James Clemens 188, Huntsville 112, Hartselle 94.5, Bob Jones 79, Grissom 42, Hazel Green 41, Decatur 28, Florence 23, Austin 20.5 and Priceville 17; Girls: 1. James Clemens 180, Bob Jones 118, Huntsville 117, Austin 61, Grissom 50, Hartselle 33, Hazel Green 25, Brewer 14, Decatur, 14, Priceville 11 and Mae Jemison 3.

Boys: 150m- 1. Ephrai Rolingson, James Clemens, 16.86, 2. Tyler Pitts, Bob Jones, 19.98; 300m- 1. Ephrai Rolingson, James Clemens, 36.51, 3.

Jackson Quarles, James Clemens, 37.29; 500m- 1. Dylan Dryer, James Clemens, 1:09.28, 3. Max Shah, James Clemens, 1:11.67; 1000m- 1. Dylan Dryer, James Clemens, 2:42.53, 2.

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2021 High School Softball Preview

High school softball season features “smorgasbord” of talent MADISON- After a shortened season a year ago due to COVID-19, the 2021 version of high school softball will feature a smorgasbord of talent in all areas of the sport. The newest campaigns by the local programs are expected to be competitive in each of their areas and classifications.

BOB JONES An exceptional season was cut short in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the Bob Jones Patriots were 15-3 at the time of the statewide shutdown. Now with the 2021 season underway and seven returning starters leading the newest schedule, Bob Jones looks to be one-step up on many of its opponents.

“We do have a lot of returners with lots of experience, but we also have some newcomers who should be big impact players,” said Whitney Deaver head coach of Bob Jones. “What I like about this team this year is our talents are spread out among several players instead of in the past when we relied on just three or four players. Now, players one through nine I have confidence in who can make the plays.”

Returning starters are led by Aubrie Lisenby (Sr., C) an Auburn signee who has already set the team career record with 29 homers, Megan Shurtz (Sr., P) a signee with UAH, Alexa Douthitt (Jr., SS), who has verbally committed to UAH, Bailey Tatum (Sr., 2B) a Wallace State signee, Emmah Rolfe (Jr., P), who has committed to Auburn, Haley Seaton (Sr., OF) and Haley Boman (So., UTL).

Two freshman who look to be the real deal include outfielder Layna Sewell and utility player Natalia Kenyatta. Deaver said, “They are very calm and not shell shocked from playing in varsity competition as freshmen as they have lots of experience playing in very competitive summer leagues. I look to them to get a lot of experience this year.”

Consistent hitting is expected with at least a handful within the lineup able to hit the long ball at any swing of the bat and slappers mixed in could give opponents problems. Add the defense with solid, experienced play up the middle and the Patriots should carry on in 2021 where they left off in 2020.

Deaver indicated the main pitching force will be split between Rolfe and Shurtz as both have very good arms.

Rolfe came to the Patriots from Alexandria where she was a two-time All-State player and pitched a perfect game for Bob Jones during her freshman season two years ago. She’s known to draw a plus sign in the dirt at pitcher’s mound after each out.

Backup pitching will come from Tatum and freshman A.J. Vineski.

“This is a fun group to coach and I see the love for the game they have, which makes for a positive environment as every game someone new steps up to make the top-notch plays,” added Deaver.

Overall, Bob Jones has four each in the senior, junior and freshman classes, and two sophomores.

JAMES CLEMENS With a combination of team speed, running the bases, lots of small-ball type hitting with a sprinkle or two of power, the Lady Jets of James Clemens have what can be considered a perfect recipe for success for the Class 7A softball program in 2021.

Third-year head coach Brittany Vintson understands many squads are judged on last season’s posted win-loss records and this year’s squad is no different. “There is no doubt we’ll be the underdog, but I can tell you, this group will play their hearts and other teams will have to show up to beat us.”

With just four returning starters from

last season’s 12-9 squad, along with five each in the senior, junior and freshman classes to go along with two sophomores, James Clemens has a mixture of nuances that could surprise a lot of teams on the season schedule.

“Most of our seniors have been through a lot since arriving within the program with different coaches, but they have laid the foundation that represents what our program is all about,” added Vintson.

The four returning starting Jets include Arianna Hill (Sr., 5-4, 145, C), a Jacksonville State signee, Emma Young (Sr., 5-0, 95, SS), who has signed with Calhoun College, Ashlyn Dougherty (Sr., 5-3, 155, 3B), a signee with Central Alabama, and Dakota Daniel (Jr., 5-18, 125, OF), who has verbally committed at Alabama A&M. Daniel and Young start the usual lineup and will get on base and set up the power hitters in Hill, Alivia Eggleston (Jr., 5-14, 155, UTL) and Elizabeth Brooks (Jr., 5-11, 170, 1B, P). “With our leadoff hitters they are almost unstoppable and really get things going for us,” said Vintson.

The defense will depend on what players are being moved to accommodate the pitching staff as many throwers will be called on to take to the mound. Vintson knows this squad will do whatever it takes to put wins on the scoreboard.

Those pitchers will include Brooks and Dougherty being the one-two combination with several others expected to join in. “I’ve had to ask the girls to pitch and many of them have not taken to the pitcher’s mound since they were 10 years old,” added Vintson. “This is my favorite teach to coach since I’ve been at James Clemens as they play together with lots of true grit.”

MADISON ACADEMY Madison Academy head coach Dean Clark has a team in 2021 which did not lose a senior from its roster a year ago.

The newest version of the Mustangs features two seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, one freshman, two eighth graders and three seventh graders. The squad returns seven starters losing one focusing on basketball and one who moved. In other words, lots of experience will hit the softball field for the Class 4A school.

“I’m looking forward to a good season,” said Clark. “If we stay injury free we should do well as we have very little depth on this team.”

Those returning to prominence this season after last year’s COVID cut short campaign include Elon McCants (Jr., C), Molly Byrne (Fr., 1B), Mya Clark (So., 2B), who will be a D-I prospect when all is said and done as she has lots of attention from colleges and is big and strong, Alex Liddie (Sr., SS), an All-State player who has indicated she will attend Auburn and not play softball despite offers from several schools, Mackenzie Meadows (Jr., 3B) was an All-State player as a freshman, is a good college prospect and is within reach of the school homerun record as she hit 11 dingers as a freshman, Abby Boyd (So., OF), a new player who moved here from Maryland and is what Clark said is a nice addition to the team, Elizabeth Spaulding (Jr., OF) and Cataryna Schreiber (7, OF), who was the team manager last year and will also add to the pitching corps.

“We will be very sound defensively and will have a different player contribute each game,” added Clark, in his seventh season as head coach and 22nd overall with the Mustangs’ program. “We have power in the middle of our lineup and our pitching should be strong.”

On the mound will be a trio of pitchers in what Clark said is the first time in

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MADISON - Madison Academy’s Alissa Flowers has been named among the coaching staff for Team Alabama girls’ basketball team for the 31st annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Basketball Classic scheduled for March 12 in Montgomery.

She will coach alongside Mike Chase of Spain Park as the two coaches selected to lead the elite roster of girls from Alabama as they face a similar selected elite group of players from the state of Mississippi.

“It is such an honor to be chosen as an All-Star coach this year and I feel it is truly a privilege and I won’t take it for granted,” said Flowers upon her selection. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to coach alongside Mike Chase and learn from him. I’m excited to get to know these players with the little time we have together.”

Six girls selected for the 12-player roster competed in the AHSAA State Tournament.

Alabama girls won last year’s game at Mississippi 70-63 and holds a 16-14 edge in the series dating back to 1991.

Flowers just completed her fourth season as head coach of the Class 6A Lady Mustangs who lost in a Regional semi-final game and just missing a berth in the State Tournament after finishing the season with a 14-14 record. As Alissa Hargett, she played at Madison Academy and was a member of the Mustangs’ state runner-up teams in both 2009 and 2010 as a Class 3A program. She played for Faulkner University in Montgomery after her years with the Mustangs.

“I’m expecting this opportunity to be an experience I will forever remember,” said Flowers.

Alissa Flowers Madison Academy head coach of the girls’ basketball team has been chosen among the coaching staff for the 31st annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Basketball Classic scheduled for March 12 in Montgomery.

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On-line registration began earlier this year for the major recreation programs the department offers.

So, time is the essence to register and prepare for what hopes to be a banner 2020 year of play in the new decade of recreational sports in Madison. Registration is available at http://www.madisonal.gov/93/ Parks-and-Recreation as the programs are for both men and woman ages 18 and older.

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Don’t mute the holy spirit

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30

Must in time for St. Patrick’s Day

Watergate Cake

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Mama (Janice) and I baked this Watergate Cake at my house the other day so we could photograph it here. She is writing today’s post. Take it away, Mama! ~Christy

God’s Lemonade Stand is written by former Madison resident Becky Miller. Her daily devotions appear on a Facebook page entitled God’s Lemonade Stand or at www.godslemonadestand.blogspot. com. Becky can be contacted by email at writemiller2002@yahoo.com.

This is today’s lineup of ingredients: white cake mix, pistachio instant pudding mix (you only use one box of pudding in the cake batter. the other one jumped in the picture before i could stop him) , vegetable oil, eggs, and ginger ale.

ing memories.

Try to think outside the box for green ideas. If you need help, just look on the internet for thousands of ideas. I think this year I will put shamrock stickers on all the mirrors and tell the grandkids that leprechauns kissed them. They may think that their grandmother is crazy, but I bet they will remember it long after I am gone. Christy always puts a few drops of green food coloring in every toilet in her house! The kids get up each morning and run to see if the leprechauns visited because, well, they had to use the bathroom before they left you know! You still have a few days to plan for St. Patrick’s Day and don’t forget that April Fools Day is not far behind. Now for our wonderfully green Watergate Cake.

NOTE: You may have noticed that cake mix now has a smaller amount in each box. Christy and I have tried a number of recipes and found no difference in the end result. Our advice is to not worry about it when using a recipe that calls for a box of cake mix. Just proceed with the recipe the same as always. There is no need to make any adjustments.

This is today’s lineup of ingredients: white cake mix, pistachio instant pudding mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and ginger ale.

Note: You could also use Sprite, 7UP or any other clear soft drink in this recipe.

Combine the cake mix, 1 box of the pistachio pudding, oil, eggs and ginger ale. Mix well.

Pour batter into greased 9X13 pan and bake at 350 degreees for 30-35 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick.

The frosting ingredients are: milk, pistachio instant pudding and whipped topping.

Add cold milk to the pudding mix and mix with an electric mixer until well combined and it begins to thicken. Fold in whipped topping

and frost cake. Garnish with nuts if you like.

Enjoy!

Ingredients • 1 box white cake mix • 2 boxes pistachio instant pudding mix • 1 cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs • 1 cup ginger ale or 7 Up • 1 1/4 cups cold milk • 8 oz. whipped topping • Nuts optional Instructions Combine cake mix, 1 box pistachio pudding, oil, eggs, and ginger ale.

Mix well and pour into greased 9X13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

Cool completely.

Add cold milk to remaining box of pistachio pudding mix in a medium mixing bowl.

Stir until well combined and pudding begins to thicken.

Fold in whipped topping.

Frost cake and garnish with chopped nuts.

Store in refrigerator.

Christy Jordan is a food blogger, bestselling cookbook author, tv personality, former editor at large for Southern Living Magazine, former contributing editor to Taste of the South magazine, and someone who loves to feed people. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition. A ninth generation Alabamian, Christy lives just minutes from where she was born with her husband of 20 years, their two children, various cats, dogs, and a small flock of chickens. Her website, SouthernPlate, has been twice named one of the top 25 food websites in the country, and draws millions of visitors each month.

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Watergate Cake is one of our favorite cakes. The cake is moist and the icing is so light and fluffy. Not at all overly sweet like some cakes, but just the right balance of sweet and fluff! The entire cake was gone the first day. Now that is a testament to the deliciousness of Watergate Cake.

Usually we eat half a cake and the rest goes to waste. The grandkids kept coming back for more until there was none left. It warmed my heart to make a dessert that everyone loved. Since this cake is green it is the perfect cake to make for St. Patrick’s Day. I am so excited that St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. That means that spring isn’t far behind. Our buttercups (or daffodils as most call them) are up and already have their buds showing. That has always been the first sign of spring for me. I remember a row of buttercups down each side of my grandmother’s sidewalk when I was a child. She always picked a huge bouquet and brought them into the house. She said it was God’s way of letting us know sunny days are ahead. Buttercups are still my most favorite flower. I even know where every wild patch of them is from here to the next town. I watch for them every year as we pass by. It’s funny how such a small flower can bring us so much joy.

My sister-in-law, Gail, lives in Texas. She talks about the blue bells and how they grow wild in large patches. The last time she came home, she brought a picture of one of her granddaughters standing in the field surrounded by blue bells. It was magnificent. Like my buttercups in Alabama, she also admires the beauty that those Texas bluebells bring into the world.

I’m sure there are all kinds of wild flowers in every state that decorate the fields and roadways. If you are on the road today, take time to enjoy all the beauty that God has surrounded us with. It may not be flowers where you live but surely there are mountains, streams or green hillsides to marvel at as you make your way.

Just as we can take notice of our lovely surroundings, we can also make memories everyday. I have always made a big deal out of every holiday. Kids, even the older ones, love it. My kids still remember the things we made and did for St. Patrick’s Day. I always tried to make as much green food as I could. Believe me, I have had a few disasters too. It is almost imperative that the food is very light or white in order for it to turn green with a few drops of food coloring. The mistakes are usually more memorable that the successes though. We just go with however it turns out and have a good laugh.

That’s what the holidays are for, good times with our family and mak-

Do you ever know that you should have done something because of a deep inner conviction?

Maybe you have silenced it by getting involved elsewhere.

You can hit mute on many devices but please don’t think about muting the Holy Spirit that still small yet mighty inner voice where you know what is the right thing to do. You can asked to be filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit but when He starts to act don’t stifle His work and power.

Let’s face it today’s world has many listening to the wrong voice. Immorality abounds, confusion between right and wrong yet make no mistake that if you diligently hearken into the voice of the Lord and want to be ‘all in’ the Holy Spirit is there giving to the peace, the power, the conviction and the ability to be bold for Christ even in impossible situations. You may abandon the ways of the Lord but the Holy Spirit will pursue you. Listen for His voice.

PRAYER: Lord I pray for those people who don’t understand the power of the Holy Spirit because they have never been taught. I thank you for conviction of right and wrong and knowing when to step out in faith. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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March 10, 2021

Madison History

316 Church Street in downtown Madison today and in 1970.

A look at the history of 316 Church Street: The Caudis H. Tribble House

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian MADISON - The Tribble family has long been present in the Madison area.

The house at 316 Church Street was home to one of the more recent generations of the Tribbles that marked the town limits to the mid-1900s. It was the dwelling place of a kind and generous family who befriended a new family in the town in 1941 by giving a part of their lot to the newlywed True couple from Trenton and Gurley.

That True couple will be addressed more completely in a separate story about the house that they built at 318 Church Street. This article focuses upon the Tribble family history to address the history related to the 316 location.

As a note of explanation, this series of articles about the Church Street houses and related family histories skips over the 315 Church Street address because there is no such address. The lot dimensions at 313 and 317 included the land that would have been 315 Church Street, so no house was ever constructed with the 315 address.

The Tribble family first appeared in Madison County history in 1819 according to the obituary of James Tribble (1756-1840) that appeared in the Huntsville Democrat newspaper of April 11, 1840. The obit stated that James was an American Revolutionary War patriot (#S17156), a native of Maryland who moved to Virginia in 1766. In 1768 James and his brother John appeared in the minutes of the Bedford County, Virginia, Orphan’s Court. They had to choose a guardian, since they were under age, and they chose Thomas Clark.

The Tribble family had numerous connections to the Clark families of Virginia and Kentucky fame. These connections included Brigadier General George Rogers Clark, of great military service in securing for the early United States the lands east of the Mississippi River and west of the Allegheny Mountains, as well as for service in the Revolutionary War. George was a brother of William Clark, the famed Louisiana Purchase explorer appointed by President Thomas Jefferson. George Tribble Sr. (1715-1792) in Virginia married Betty Clark, a sister of George and William Clark.

In 1785 James Tribble moved to South Carolina, and in 1819 he came to Madison County, where he was known as a gentleman and an honest man, according to his obituary. The first land ownership record for James occurred in 1830, when he patented in partnership with James Gray the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 4, Township 4, Range 2 West. That parcel is today identified as lying along the west side of Hughes Road, including the Abbington Downs development located between today’s Bob Jones High School and the Church of Christ to its south. It is not known where James Tribble and his wife Ann Echols lived prior to 1830 in Madison County, but it likely was in Huntsville, where the Echols fam-

ily was located.

Both James and Ann, along with several other members of the Tribble family, are reported to have been buried in the southwestern corner of the Gray family cemetery that later became known as the burial grounds for the early Providence Presbyterian Church that disbanded in 1920. It was located on Gray family lands, just south of the land owned by James’ grandson John P. Tribble, a son of Stephen Tribble. John’s land was immediately north of today’s Gillespie Road and immediately west of Balch Road, where the Walden Preserve development is located.

James and Ann Echols Tribble had seven children, six of whom were born in South Carolina, while the firstborn arrived in Virginia. According data compiled in 1994 by descendant Violet Louise Young of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, their second child was Stephen Tribble (17861850). Her records show that Stephen is buried in the old Providence Cemetery in Madison. As with his parents, there is no headstone there today for him. Stephen’s son John Petty Tribble (1811-1860) in 1840 married Elizabeth Moore Bailey (18201870). Family data says that both are buried in the Gray Cemetery. John’s wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Madison area pioneer Henry Moore. Her first husband was Josiah Bailey, a brother of Hezekiah Bailey.

Hezekiah married first to Martha Moore and second to Louisa Gooch. It is known from Madison County probate records that Hezekiah was a son of Moses Bailey, another Revolutionary War soldier buried in the area, possibly in the Gray Cemetery. Among the notable names found in the probate records of the Tribble families are James H. Pride, David Blackburn, Reuben W. Crutcher, William Moore, James Louis Landers and his wife Sarah Bailey, and James F. Bailey -- all well-known figures in the history of Madison.

A son of John Petty Tribble and his wife Elizabeth Moore Bailey was Robert Donnell Tribble (1841-1914). He married Martha (“Mattie”) Gooch (1856-1930). Robert Donnell Tribble owned land on the north side of today’s Mill Road and east of Sullivan Street. He is buried with Mattie and several other related Tribble family members in the old section of the Madison City Cemetery, with their graves near Maple Street at Mill Road.

Mattie Tribble was a daughter of Nathaniel Matson Gooch and Susan Caroline Litzy. Mattie was also a granddaughter of Roland Gooch (1778-1850) and his wife Elizabeth McGhee (1780-1858). These four Gooch family ancestors of Mattie are all buried, among others, in the Gooch family cemetery on Roland’s land across Hughes Road from the east end of Plaza Boulevard in Madison. Roland’s land included what is today Dublin Park. It passed into Dublin ownership after one of Roland’s daughters married a Dublin.

One of the twelve children of Robert Donnell and Mattie Gooch Tribble was William Henry Tribble (1876-1945). In

1896 William married Annie Inez Powell (1879-1928). One of their nine children was Caudice Henry Tribble (1900-1992).

His first name is often found as Caudis or as Cordis, spelled phonetically. In the 1910 census Caudice was shown as single, age 20, in his father’s household, living beside John David Whitworth and Pryor Farley, near Samuel Palmer. This pins down the location as being on Mill Road near todays southern end of Balch Road.

By the time of the 1930 census, Caudice was married and living in New Hope with occupation shown as cashier in a bank.

His wife was Ozelle Hereford (1906-1984), a daughter of John Edwin Hereford (1873-1905) and Margaret Idella Bragg (1876-1910). Because of the early deaths of her parents, Ozelle and her siblings were raised by their grandparents and other relatives in the Hurricane Creek area of eastern Madison County. These grandparents and relatives included Susanna Mitchell, Jefferson Bragg, Lucinda Stone, and William Francis Hereford.

Caudice and Ozell are now resting in the Huntsville Memory Gardens cemetery, but at the time of the 1940 census Caudice and Ozell were enumerated in Madison, living beside the Clayton and Ruth Balch family. Caudice / Caudis was listed in 1940 as the owner of a garage. Tax records show that their house at 316 Church Street was built in 1939, so they probably were back in Madison from New Hope for a year or so during its construction. The 1940 census also showed two daughters for Caudice and Ozell. Mary Elizabeth was age 13 then.

She later married Charles Heustis King, Jr., who was born in 1924. Margaret Ann Tribble was shown in the 1940 census as age 10, and she later married James Orville Schrimsher (1926-2001), who became the executor of the estate of his father-in-law Caudice Tribble.

In 1994 James Schrimsher executed a deed to the 316 Church Street property for Christopher Todd Cannon and his wife Caroline Elizabeth. The Cannon family passed it along to Paul R. and Mary K. Keel on June 15, 2000. Two years later, the Keels transferred the property to Benjamin C. Ezell, who via a Power of Attorney given to Benjamin’s mother Mary Ann Ezell sold it to Geoffrey and Karen Beech after owning it for only slightly over four months. Since Benjamin was not directly involved in the transaction himself, it is unlikely that he ever actually lived in the house, but that is a possibility. In all of the transactions, the property was described as consisting of a lot that measured 75 feet along Church Street’s eastern side and running back to the east 242 feet. The deeds also mentioned that the lot was a portion of what was historically numbered 4, then 104, this being the northwestern portion of the original 4-acre parcel owned by Mary Burton as purchased from Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney in 1870. The 4-acre lot was sometimes described as lying on the east side of Church Street and south of the Huntsville-to-Madison Road, the portion

of which road today is called Mill Road.

In order to show the kindness of the Caudice Henry Tribble family in Madison, a personal story as narrated by Gladys McFarlen True (1913-2004) is included below. Gladys lived at 318 Church Street beside the Tribble family. The story has been copied and slightly modified with explanations from an autobiographical book that Gladys True dictated into a tape recorder. Her daughters then typed and published the book from Gladys’ recordings. It tells much about her entire life and relationships, but the majority content deals with her life in Madison from 1933 to 1998. The book is entitled “My Life, from Wagons to Rockets” as first published in 1998 and now reprinted by her daughter Beverly Ruth (True) Young.

A few copies may still be available from her at beayoung22@aol.com.

Ozelle Tribble has been my best friend almost since the day I arrived in Madison.

My husband Robert Edgar (“Pud”) True had come to Madison for temporary work in Doc Hughes’ drugstore, and Pud rented rooms in the house at 25 Front Street, near its junction with Church Street.

That house is currently owned by Dennis Vaughn. Mrs. Collier owned the house when we first arrived in Madison on Valentine’s Day in 1933. Doc Hughes was paying Pud $100 a month to work in his drugstore here. Pud’s employer in a drugstore in Gurley had been paying him $1 a day, so we decided to stay in Madison, Mr. McCurley, the night watchman for one of the three cotton gins in Madison, was sent with his big truck to pick up our furniture from Gurley to begin our life together in Madison. Mrs. Collier cleaned out another room for the furniture to be stored in her house.

We were then renting an apartment from her at the same location on Front Street.

The kitchen was across the hall from our other rooms. We did not have a stove to cook on because Grandma True did not want us to move her oil stove to Madison.

Sarah Hughes, Doc Hughes’ wife, loaned us a stove. We got moved in, and I arrived to stay in Madison from Gurley about 11:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning.

Caudice and Ozelle owned the lot where I wanted to have a house someday. These friends gave us the deed to a part of their lot without a penny. They said we would be good neighbors. A year later we paid them for the lot. We came to see the subflooring of our new house on Pearl Harbor Day and moved in January 1, 1942. Clayton Balch had a big cotton truck, so he and Caudice Tribble helped us move from the last house that we rented. Ozelle kept my daughter Eleanor Ann and cooked for us all. Ruth Balch stayed at our rented house to send things in order. We washed the windows on Valentine’s Day, our next day off in 1942. Our house payment was $29.50 a month.

Obviously, times have greatly changed, but Gladys’ book is the most detailed and engrossing account of life in Madison from 1933 to 1998. It is highly recommended for anyone who wants to know more about the lives of most of Madison’s citizens during that period.

Caudise Tribble

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