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Police charge Madison man with first-degree rape

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Eagle Scout To earn the Eagle rank in Boy Scouts, Alex Cole realized he needed to take one step at a time, one skill at a time. Alex, 17, is a senior at James Clemens High School.

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DECATUR - Decatur police last week provided information of an alleged rape involving a Madison resident that occurred April 11 Brandon Luke Handy, 29, who police identified as a resident of Madison, was charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy. Police said the alleged

sexual assault took place in Prospect Drive Southeast’s 200 block, which is between Second Avenue Southeast and Third Avenue.

A woman told police responding to a criminal trespassing call Sunday, April 11, that Handy forcibly held her down during the sexual assault, according to an affidavit filed last Monday by Decatur police Detective Timothy Pace.

Handy fled on foot minutes before police arrived, Pace wrote, but was apprehended near the scene.

Handy remained in Morgan County Jail last week in lieu of $40,000 bond, according to jail records. According to a Morgan County District Court order, Handy filed an affidavit of financial hardship and an attorney was appointed to represent him.

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Into the Woods Jr. Hauntingly comic stories from fairy tales will entertain audiences during “Into the Woods Jr.,” a musical that Madison Academy is presenting May 6-9.

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Tennis A runner-up finish at the Section 4 Tennis Tournament has propelled the James Clemens boy’s tennis team to advance to the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Tournament scheduled to be held in Montgomery. Page 1B

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THUMBS UP - Madison City Schools District Nurse Bonnie Davis gives a thumbs up to MCS employees Marie Cordero (bus driver for Horizon Elementary) and Columbia Elementary custodian Dauniel Holman at Madison Hospital last week at their COVID vaccinations. The hospital provided COVID-19 vaccines to Madison City School employees and Madison city employees for a more convenient location. Helping in the effort was Alice Lessmann, a school board member for MCS and a certified registered nurse practitioner. Lessmann (right) is pictured with nurse Andrea Cooper during the vaccination outreach. Lessmann and MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols worked with MCS District Nurse Davis, Madison Hospital President Mary Lynn Wright and Joyce Thomas (Huntsville Hospital Community Outreach) to bring the vaccine clinic to Madison Hospital.

Excitement builds as first Trash Pandas game at Toyota Field nears

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - As spring began, the giant scoreboard at Toyota Field in Madison continually flashed the countdown for the number of days until the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ first home game. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at Toyota Field before a rivalry baseball game between Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools.

Anticipation for the first professional baseball game at the state-of-the-art, $47 million stadium had been building for four years, and the countdown finally had a target date when the first pitch was scheduled for May 11.

“We’re happy to finally see some Trash Pandas baseball coming to Toyota Field,” said Josh Caray, the director of broadcasting and baseball information for the team.

The story of the Trash Pandas has been one of starts, stops and changes of direction with twists and turns in between.

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Madison City Council members to hold town hall meeting April 22

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Fireworks will become regular occurrence at Toyota Field on Friday and Saturday nights after the Trash Pandas’ season begins next month.

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MADISON - Madison City Council Member Maura Wroblewski, who represents District 1, along with Connie Spears (District 2) and John Siefert (District 7) will be holding a joint town hall meeting on Thursday, April 22, 5:30 p.m., at Madison City Hall, 100 Hughes Road.

Wroblewski said she organized the meeting with the goal of informing residents what the plans are for the Balch/Gillespie intersection.

“Topics discussed will be the

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Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept is starting construction on a new location that will open this summer.

The popular restaurant will be located in Madison at 300 Hughes Road.

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ARAB - A Decatur elementary school principal placed on paid administrative leave last month for “potentially problematic interactions” with school staff is accused of threatening a Madison woman at his Arab residence and holding her against her will March 14 McCollum for nearly four hours, according to court records.

David McCollum, 40, has been told to stay away from Decatur City Schools property, and his contract wasn’t renewed for the next school year. McCollum’s last day of work at Banks-Caddell was March 12.

A 34-year-old Madison woman, who alleged she was in a current or former dating relationship with McCollum, said in her petition for a protection-from-abuse order, filed March 17 in Marshall County and granted the next day, that McCollum hit her on her shoulder, head and arms.

“He said he had a gun and when she tried to leave he attacked her physically and wouldn’t let her leave,” according to the petition.

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Harvest man dies in two-vehicle wreck

By STAFF REPORTS HARVEST - State troopers said a Harvest man died in a two-car accident in Madison County that involved a Elkmont driver on April 11.

Troopers said the accident killed

Gideon Owino Okungu, 33, of Harvest. He was driving a 1999 BMW 3231C when it collided with a Kia Optima driven by Chase Smithart, 23.

In a statement, the troopers said Smithart was driving the KIA that crossed the center line and collided

head-on with the victim’s car about 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Okungu was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred on Harvest Road near Wall Triana Highway, about four miles north of Madison.

MADISON CITY FARMERS MARKET - There were plenty of strawberries available when The Madison City Farmers Market opened their season on Saturday. The Farmers Market, located at 1088 Hughes Road next to Trinity Baptist Church, will open every Saturday at 8 a.m. and close at noon. Founded in 2007, Madison City Farmers Market is a producer-only farmers market.

Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople. Vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local veggies, fruits, cheese, eggs, meats, milk, herbs, honey, jams, relishes, home-baked goods, plants and flowers. For more information, go to www. madisoncityfarmersmarket.com.

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Trash Pandas This project started in 2017 when BallCorps Managing Partner and CEO Ralph Nelson first came to the area pitching a plan to return minor league baseball. The idea quickly caught fire.

In 2018, groundbreaking came for the stadi-

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um. A name-the-team contest with over 30,000 votes was followed by record-setting sales of anything with the Trash Pandas name or logo.

The excitement continued to grow with the construction of Toyota Field next to Interstate 565 helping spur season ticket sales for the 7,500-capacity facility. Many premium seats sold out for the first three seasons.

Then just as the countdown for the 2020 opening day was quickly gaining speed, it went into a holding pattern because of COVID. Eventually, the 2020 season was scrubbed with a new launch date set for 2021.

The minor leagues scheduled a later start this year, May 4, because of a delay for the teams’ spring training. As part of baseball’s COVID restrictions, minor league camps don’t start until the end of major league camps.

Because of the late start, the season was cut

to 120 games instead of the usual 140. That left the Trash Pandas with 60 scheduled home games instead of the anticipated 70 before the end of the season Sept. 19. No playoffs were planned this year.

Game days begin with the gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Sunday games start at 2:35 p.m.

When the Trash Pandas are at home, each Tuesday will be Ladies Night.

Wednesdays will be the night to bring your dog to the park. Thursdays will feature happy-hour promotions.

Post-game fireworks are the treat each Friday and Saturday. “We are putting all of our emphasis into the game day experience,” said Lindsey Knupp, vice president of marketing, promotions and entertainment for the Trash Pandas. “That’s what it’s all about with minor league baseball.”

After a revamping of minor league baseball by

the major leagues, the Southern League is now officially called Double-A South. The league went from 10 teams to eight with Jacksonville, Fla., moving up to Triple-A and the Jackson, Tenn., franchise going out of business.

The Double-A South rivals include the Birmingham Barons, Chattanooga Lookouts, Montgomery Biscuits, Pensacola Wahoos, Mississippi Braves, Biloxi Shuckers and Tennessee Smokies.

Another change starting this season involves scheduling. Every team in the Double-A South will be off on Mondays.

The teams will play a sixgame series each week in one city.

The Trash Pandas will be the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. In the last five years, the Angels have had a top 10 draft pick three times, which could mean some interesting young talent may soon call Toyota Field home.

into potentially problematic interactions on your part with faculty members at your school.”

The Decatur City school board voted on March 26 to accept Douglas’ recommendation not to renew McCollum’s contract for the 2021-22 school year.

The three-year contract expires June 30.

Arab Police Chief Shane Washburn said last Wednesday that officers responded to a domestic call on March 14

at a residence in the 500 block of Fairway Drive in Arab and took the victim’s statement but were unable to make contact with McCollum.

Warrants were obtained for McCollum and he was arrested on April 8 on charges of domestic violence and domestic violence-menacing with a gun, according to Washburn. He was taken to Arab City Jail, booked and released on bond, Washburn said.

Principal The document said the victim feared he would come after her.

“He’s obsessive, and he has threatened to kill her with his gun or through hitmen,” the petition says.

A letter from Decatur City Schools Superintendent Michael Douglas, dated March 19, informed McCollum that he had been placed on indefinite paid administrative leave, “pending the outcome of an investigation

Town Hall time frame of construction, detour routes and justification for an improvement over the current 4 way stop that has been in place for many years.

“This project has been a long time coming and I extend my many thanks to the Mayor’s Office for making this happen,” Wroblewski said. “With the growth of the west

side, the location of Madison Hospital and the three elementary schools within a short distance, a roundabout will be a permanent solution for traffic woes. This should move traffic in a consistent flow with minimal stop and go.”

Wroblewski shared that she sought out the opinion of Madison Police Department, Mad-

ison Fire and Rescue and HEMSI and all three agencies stated they preferred a roundabout over a traffic light because of the continuous flow.

Those interested can attend the Town Hall in person, participate via zoom or watch on the City’s YouTube channel.

More information can be found at www.madisonal. gov.

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School board recognizes several students for achievements, awards fireworks contract for joint prom MADISON – Madison City Board of Education recognized several students Thursday for earning state awards in the arts, science, and spelling; and approved a contract for a pyrotechnics show for the joint James Clemens and Bob Jones proms May 1 at Toyota Field.

It was a lengthy meeting, highlighted also by a positive financial report, professional services contracts, personnel

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A $6,000 contract for Pyro Shows of Alabama was awarded for a fireworks show at the seniors/juniors spring formal on May 1. The fireworks will be in addition to games, entertainment and dancing.

School officials said plans are still being worked out for the graduation venue, which will be decided soon.

The following students were recognized tonight at the board meeting:

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Alex Cole, a senior at James Clemens High School, has earned the Eagle rank in Boy Scouts.

Alex Cole earns Eagle Scout rank with school beautification project

MADISON – To earn the Eagle rank in Boy Scouts, Alex Cole realized he needed to take one step at a time, one skill at a time.

Alex, 17, is a senior at James Clemens High School. “The Eagle project happened by recognizing an opportunity and just moving forward with planning,” he said.

Alex learned about a Huntsville elementary school that wanted landscaping help. He contacted the principal about clearing, cleaning and weeding at the school.

“This thought turned into way more.

Doing work for a school does not leave a long-term impact on the community, required for an Eagle project,” he said. His solution was a butterfly garden.

“I learned about extinction of the monarch butterfly, worked with a master gardener and (visited local) nurseries (Indian Creek, Butterflies By Tina, Bentley’s and Huntsville Botanical Garden),” Alex said. The garden can serve as a teaching/ learning laboratory while feeding butterflies before migration.

For fundraising, Alex wrote to relatives and friends. He worked with experts in the field and had several workdays to buy supplies, clean at the school’s entrance and plant an array of flowers to nurture the butterflies. Fellow Scouts also helped.

The school appreciated Alex’s efforts and the project that students can use in future years. He later expanded this project to earn the Hornaday Conservation Award.

To start his Scout journey, Alex joined Cub Scouts in second grade.

“My father worked at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, and we lived in Clarksville, Tenn. My father was deployed when I started Scouts. It was good to have positive role models especially because my father being away was hard on me and the family,” Alex said.

When Alex’s family moved to Madison, fellow scouts nominated 12-year-old Alex as Senior Patrol Leader. In this position, he assisted in planning activities and working with adult leaders for rank advancement of other Scouts.

“I (found) it very hard to be in charge of other Scouts … to get others to do what needed to be done while still having their respect as a friend,” Alex said. “Leading by example was the only way others will follow.”

At St. John the Baptist Catholic School, he has been a leader with Teen Life Youth. At James Clemens, he participated in Beta Club, National Honor Society and honor societies for math and science.

After graduating from James Clemens with honors, Alex plans to attend Auburn University to study engineering.

He earned the Auburn Fearless and True Scholarship and a Boy Scout scholarship.

His parents are retired Col. David and Melanie Cole. David works as Medical Director for Huntsville Hospital’s Occupational Health Group. Melanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC and has worked as Professional School Counselor and Mental Health Provider locally.

Both David and Melanie have been active in adult leadership for Troop 204.

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Proposal changing charter school funding may have bipartisan support

By WILL WHATLEY and CAROLINE BECK Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As advocates for public charter schools push for more equal funding in the Alabama Legislature this year, an unlikely ally has emerged signaling potential bi-partisan support for the proposal.

Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D- Birmingham, a prominent voice in the state’s minority party, recently filed Senate Bill 387, similar to House Bill 487, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, earlier this session.

These bills would make changes to the Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act and allow for some local tax dollars to follow students to charter schools similar to how they would to any other school.

Currently, both state and federal dollars follow students who leave traditional schools and enroll in charter schools, but local dollars do not.

“Many of these people are constituents and so they asked for some help in those areas, and that’s what the objective was, just to help them to provide them with some funds so that they could ease the burden on the students,” Smitherman told Alabama Daily News.

Alabama Democrats have historically been against expanding charter schools in the state and fought against the broad 2015 school choice legislation, arguing it would undermine traditional schools.

Smitherman said his bill deals solely with public charter schools and emphasized that such institutions are not private schools. He added that the goal of his bill, should it pass, would be to provide funds for students in the same manner as funds provided for students in traditional public schools and stressed that this would be at a community level. Smitherman’s bill has not yet received a Senate committee vote.

While Collins’ bill differed somewhat originally, it has been further focused so as to reach a bipartisan consensus.

Collins stopped her bill from being considered on the House floor two weeks ago after she said misinformation was spread about what it does. Collins told ADN that she has now spoken to the Republican and Democratic caucuses and has cleared up confusion on the bill.

“When the misinformation went out and I corrected it, and Democrats saw that everything that was said was not true, and they knew it wasn’t true, and I actually think that made some Democrats say ‘I’m not against all charters, I just want to understand it better,’ and that we’ve pared it down so much to just the two issues that were addressed,” Collins said.

Collins said she hopes her bill will come back for consideration on the House floor this week. She also voiced support for Smitherman’s bill, which has been referred to the Senate. Finance and Taxation Education Committee.

Gov. Kay Ivey has also voiced support for more even treatment in charter school funding.

“Charter schools are, in fact, public schools and all schools should get equitable funding,” Ivey told the media last week.

There are currently five charter schools across the

state, two of which are in Birmingham. New Schools for Alabama, a nonprofit based in Birmingham, said in this school year, more than 80% of students in charter schools are students of color and more than 60% are considered “economically disadvantaged,” based on qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals.

Despite the bipartisan legislative efforts, stiff opposition remains. The Alabama Education Association, the leading teachers’ organization in the state, hopes to see the bills defeated.

“The Legislature struck a balance when it approved charter schools in 2015 that allows charter schools to open and receive adequate funding, but caps the local funding they receive so neighborhood schools aren’t hamstrung financially,” said AEA President Sherry Tucker. “That has allowed parents and others concerned about Alabama children to open successful charter schools.”

Tucker added that the main concern would be charter schools siphoning off funds from traditional public schools and directing them toward for-profit charter schools. According to her, the bills currently before the Legislature are the result of an Attorney General’s opinion from November that reaffirmed the cap on local funding to charter schools set by the Legislature in 2015.

“The reason charter school advocates attack earmarked money, and other local taxes that local voters earmarked for their neighborhood schools, is to try and make Alabama a profitable market for corporate charter operators, and AEA will never stop fighting against for-profit charter schools,” she added Mark Dixon, president of the A+ Education Partnership, called Tucker’s assertions the kind of misinformation charter advocates have been fighting.

“Alabama law doesn’t allow for-profit charter schools – period,” Dixon said. “These are public school students that deserve equitable treatment.”

Collins has defended the proposal saying that education tax dollars should follow students to support them in whatever public school they attend, whether charter or traditional.

She also said the difference to local districts would be small.

House Bill 487 says that for each student who resides within the county where a public charter school is located, the charter school shall receive from the local school district “a per student share of the net local tax revenue…”

In a public hearing on her bill, Collins explained the local school system could keep the per-student allocation of the 10 mill ad valorem local match required under the state’s Foundation Program, but some money above that, if the system collects additional tax revenue, would follow students to charter schools.

If a local system collects 15 mills, for example, they would keep a per-student allocation of that 10 mills and any money obligated to debt services. The rest could follow the student.

“If you are a student in that district then your family’s local money they’re paying follows the student,” Collins said. “It’s less the match though, so it’s really a small percentage of that local funding.”

BOB JONES TOUR - Madison City Board of Education members toured Bob Jones High School last week in one of their ongoing visits to schools. The BJ stop included a student panel discussion, visits to some of the school labs including the Construction Academy, and the Medical Academy where students demonstrated performing an EKG, and meeting with culinary students, who prepared special treats for the board. They were accompanied by city council-member Karen Denzine. The BOE toured James Clemens High School last month.

Fleet Feet hosting its annual Speed and Distance Training group workouts

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- The warm weather is calling us to get outside and get active. Exercising this time of year is the perfect time to enjoy the sun and its warmth.

Too often people think of exercise in yes or no categories- 30 minutes-yes, zero minutes-no.

In reality, any minutes of movement are better than none and getting into the swing of things when it comes to being active can sometimes be difficult to do and the time when a common injury occurs.

Fleet Feet of Madison and Huntsville is hosting its annual Speed and Distance Training group workouts, which is designed for those who have a race coming up or just want to learn a great training regimen among others who share the experiences of working towards a goal together.

The 10-week program is now open and is available to both male and female participants.

Fleet Feet also looks to

help runners of all ages with 5K, 10K and triathlon training. Details available on its website of www. fleetfeethuntsville.com.

One of the most common injuries for most who partake in spring activities is the very painful and many times debilitating plantar fasciitis, or what many call heel spurs. The condition typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of the foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps at any time you get on your feet.

Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners, especially those beginners.

The painful injury is also prevalent in people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support. For most, the pain is usually worse after exercise.

Exercising or participating in athletic events need not be curtailed as many times making a few lifestyle changes may help you avoid plantar fasciitis.

Those changes include wearing supportive shoes with good arch support,

The dreadful plantar fasciitis is a common foot-heel injury that can occur at any time with any athlete. There are ways to deal with the injury during your spring training sessions. replace athletic footwear regularly, incorporate low-impact exercises into your regular routine and be sure to stretch your calves, Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. Tight Achilles tendons may also result in plantar fascia pain.

Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, stretching and, with a doctor’s guidance, anti-inflammatory drugs.

Any exercise or athletic competition start with the feet. Take care of them for a life-long positive experience.

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Eggs Up Grill begins construction in Madison for first Alabama location Popular breakfast spot to open this summer on Hughes Road

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept is starting construction on a new location that will open this summer. The popular restaurant will be located at 300 Hughes Road.

This is the first Eggs Up Grill for franchise Partners Alex and Kristen McLellan.

Alex’s job brought the family to the area, and they all immediately fell in love with the people, the culture and overall sense of family that come with a close-knit Southern town. Despite growing up in the Northeast, they realized this was where they want to retire.

“We moved quite a bit in the last several years, but nothing felt like home until we came to the Madison area,” said Kristen, co-owner of Eggs Up Grill Madison. “We were

looking for business options that would fit with post-corporate plans and ran across Eggs Up Grill.

As we began to explore an ownership opportunity, we realized it was an obvious fit with our personal goals – the perfect business in the perfect location. The community that we’ve fallen in love with complements the Eggs Up Grill mission of great food, community service, family, and hospitality.”

According to a press release from Eggs Up Grill, the new restaurant will have indoor seating for 86, plus an outdoor patio for 24. “The 2,400 square-foot restaurant is designed to make guests feel at home in a light, bright, and cheery atmosphere. The space is designed to provide a comfortable escape that is welcoming and familiar,” it stated.

The walls will feature artwork specifically designed for Eggs Up Grill that pays homage to its namesake, the Egg. The Madison restaurant will serve guests seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with dine-in, online ordering, takeout, catering, and delivery op-

Eggs Up Grill will open in Madison this summer. tions available. A dedicated to-go station will allow for easy pick-up for online orders and third-party delivery.

Eggs Up Grill will also cater events big or small, with a menu featuring breakfast favorites like eggs, grits, home fries, biscuits and gravy, and muffins. Salads, sandwiches, and wraps are available for catered lunch. Delivery will be available.

“We are excited to open our first Alabama location this summer, bringing our total number of states to five,” said Eggs Up Grill CEO Ricky Richardson. “Eggs Up Grill is not just a great dining option for breakfast and lunch, but also a hub for local activity. We look

forward to partnering with the community and serving our neighbors.”

Richardson said the new Eggs Up Grill will be focused on giving back to the community.

“The team is passionate about working with first responders, churches, schools, and as Alex is a veteran, the military.”

Eggs Up Grill has locations across the southeast in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. It is anticipating 12-15 new restaurant openings this year.

The Madison restaurant will employ 22-25 team members. Those interested restaurant progress, including hiring information, can visit social @eugmadison for updates.

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MADISON – Bank Independent is expanding its products and services offerings through the establishment of a Private Banking program helmed by new team member Amanda Weaver, Senior Vice President – Private Banking Leader, Madison County.

Weaver will be responsible for developing and building a program tailored to meet the needs of private banking clients.

This entails curating products specifically customized to address clients’ entire financial goals. Private banking clients can expect concierge-level service and account management.

Weaver brings over 20 years of banking experience to include an expansive role in the private banking sector. She has worked in the Huntsville and Madison communities for the past 21 years.

Weaver is actively involved with the Madison Chamber of Commerce and serves as the current assistant treasurer and future treasurer with the Huntsville Museum of Art, the board treasurer for the Women’s Economic Development Council, and as an advisory board member for the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

A Graduate of Leadership Connect Class 11 and Leadership Class 30, Weaver was named to 256 Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” list, among other honors.

“Bank Independent has built a solid reputation providing every client excellent customer service,” said Amanda Weaver.

“Private banking elevates that attention to detail for a particular type of client making broad decisions and requires the support of an agile banker. I am pleased to continue to provide the Bank’s signature customer service while ensuring we are meeting our private banking clients’ needs.”

Bank Independent was established in 1947 in Leighton, Ala. Headquartered in the Shoals, the Bank now serves seven counties across North Alabama with 30 convenient

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‘Into the Woods Jr.’ to unfold on Madison Academy campus

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com HUNTSVILLE – Hauntingly comic stories from fairy tales will entertain audiences during “Into the Woods Jr.,” a musical that Madison Academy is presenting.

Madison Academy students will entertain on May 6-9 on campus at the Agora in The Grove venue.

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine concocted this irreverent look at classic fairy tales.

The show won New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for “Best Musical.” The original cast recording won a Grammy.

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, “Into the Woods” received a Tony for “Best Score”

by Sondheim, “Best Book” by Lapine and “Best Actress in a Musical” for Joanna Gleason. A film version of “Into the Woods” was created and featured James

Corden and Meryl Streep.

The story revolves on unrequited wishes for Cinderella, wanting to attend the King’s festival; Jack, a simple peon who wants his cow, Milky White, to deliver milk; and a Baker and his Wife, who fervently hope to become parents. Other characters from Brothers Grimm stories are Red Riding Hood, Jack (from beanstalk fame), Rapunzel and the dastardly Witch.

By the end of the story, the main characters’ storylines intermesh in spiderweb of confusion. They return to the quiet of the forest, but the mood declines to a sinister tone. (allmusicals.com) Well known in theatre circles in Madison County, Terrena Mann is serving as director for “Into the Woods Jr.” The production staff also includes Choral Director Shelli Rimes, Scenic Artist Terri Speir, Scene Shop Foreman Dan Olberding, Scenic Designer Andrew Chase and Student Director Carlie

Madison Academy will present “Into the Woods Jr.” on May 6-9 on campus at the Agora in the Grove venue.

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Tickets are $10. To buy tickets, visit showtix4u.com. In the “Search” box, type “Madison Academy.” In the Search list, click “Into the Woods Jr Spring 2021 Show.”

Show times are scheduled for

May 6-8 at 6:30 p.m., along with shows at 3:30 p.m. on May 8 and May 9. The cast will present the show under the trees of Agora in the Grove, a new outdoor venue on the campus of Madison Academy. (Licensing is provided by my MTI Shows.)

The Mother’s Day matinee on May 9 will benefit Madison County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.

Madison Academy’s address is 325 Slaughter Road in Huntsville (at the city limits with Madison).

Elementary students excel in play at State Chess Championship

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com

MADISON – Madison boys and girls excelled

both in teams and as individuals in the 2021 State Scholastic Chess Championship.

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Migration from over-theboard play to an online venue has challenged young players, but “they have done an outstanding job adjusting to online play,” Ranae Bartlett said.

Bartlett serves as Executive Director of Madison City Chess League or MCCL. “Our youngest players dominated during the State Scholastic Championship with Kylie Zou winning the individual primary title. Rainbow elementary won the Primary (K-3) section for the school team championship, and MCCL tied for first as co-champions in the Primary club division,” Bartlett said.

The top five individuals and the top three teams earned trophies. Any player who tied for fifth place received a medal.

Kylie Zou, a second-grader at Horizon Elementary School, won first place as the Primary Individual Champion with a perfect score of five points. “Her sister, Alice, won third place with a score of four points,” Bartlett said. Es-

The Green Team with Dennis Lenski, Cora Newberry, Annabelle Hsu and Emory Howell from Rainbow Elementary School won first place in their division with the 2021 State Scholastic Chess Championship. teban Jerez claimed fourth place, and Jimmy McHugh took fifth place. Esinam Tettey tied for fifth place and won a medal. In the Primary Under 300 division, Mason Park tied for fifth place.

The Green Team members Dennis Lenski, Emory Howell, Cora Newberry and Annabelle Hsu from Rainbow Elementary School won first place. Columbia Elementary team members Daksh Sunil, Mason Park, Vedanth Siva and Carter Bae earned second place. Heritage Elementary School’s team included Andrew Tkach, Anish Vaderevu, Shrabin Bista and Saisha Iyer, who reached third place as a team.

“MCCL entered a primary team of Kylie Zou,

Esteban Jerez, Alice Zou and Margaret Lin, which tied for first in the Primary Club Division,” Bartlett said.

For the sixth consecutive year, Rainbow elementary earned the title of Elementary (K-6) Co-Champions. “It came down to the final round when Rainbow Blue Team was leading Rainbow Red Team and had to play each other. Rainbow Red won the final round, and Altamont sneaked in for a tie and share the title as co-champions,” Bartlett said.

Rainbow Red Team members were Holland Lang, Jethro Jones, Noah Hsu and Kate Meyer. Rainbow Blue Team members were Caden Jordan, Cooper Meyer, Tyce Crosswy

and Jack Meyer as thirdplace team.

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The MCCL Elementary Club Team claimed second place. Team members were Sophia Jerez, Christina Yang, Samsara Rajbhandari and Emerson Phillips.

For winners in the Elementary Individual category, Jethro Jones won the fifth-place trophy. In a tie for a fifth-place medal were Kate Meyer, Anna Ai and Laya Gowder. In the Elementary Under 600 Division, Samarjeet Bista reached fourth place, Cooper Meyer in fifth place and Jack Meyer in a tie for a fifth-place medal.

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MADISON – Middle and high school teams in Madison practiced online for an entire year to prepare for the 2021 State Scholastic Chess Championship.

The Alabama Chess Federation hosted the 2021 championship online with the ChessKid.com platform on March 27-28.

“A big thank you to all our coaches who adjusted and conducted virtual practices,” Ranae Bartlett said. Bartlett serves as Executive Director of Madison City Chess League or MCCL. “Although our kids are looking for-

ward to returning to playing chess overthe-board, they have done an outstanding job adjusting to online play,” Bartlett said. “They have a lot to be proud of.”

For the fifth consecutive year, Discovery Middle School won the Junior High Chess Championship. The Discovery team compiled a perfect team score. Michael Guthrie coaches Discovery Chess Team, and their sponsor is Julie Goldston.

Discovery team members were Xavier Bruni, Steven Pan, Nirvana Rajbhandari and Caleb Chen. Pizitz and Bayside middle schools ranked in second and third See CHESS Page 7A

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James Clemens team awarded in ACTE challenge

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – Awards were plentiful for the Computer Science Team at James Clemens High School in the Team Programming Challenge, an initiative with the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education or ACTE. Approximately 70 students and 21 teams competed. The event was the largest programming competition in computer science in Alabama history, team sponsor Kayla Brown said. Brown teaches precalculus and computer science at James Clemens.

Students must know one of four programming languages: Java, C++, Python or C. “However, most students are very familiar with several of these programming languages,” Brown said.

Students Xander Corvalan, Ian Lane, Freddy List and Tai Phan earned firstplace honors. Ethan Cook, Logan Cook, Duke Yeom and Justin Yoon ranked in second place. Koury Harmon, Steve Jung and Jackson Lanier were thirdplace winners. These students competed in Level 5, the highest-level division for grades 11-12.

In Level 4 for grades 9-10, first-place winners were Pranav Somu, Joshua Wang and Jeremiah Yang.

Although divisions are separated, all

levels faced the same set of problems.

Normally, the University of Alabama in Huntsville hosts the district-level challenge, and Auburn University at Montgomery conducts state-level contests. However, the pandemic required an online platform.

“Therefore, at a senior ACTE director’s request, Jerry Zheng, a James Clemens sophomore, ran the whole competition from his online contest platform, which he actively manages,” Brown said.

“Jerry (defined) all programs/questions and wrote all test cases and solutions on the contest platform. This platform allows the students to submit their code and then they’re judged automatically.”

The competition’s communication was completed virtually over Cisco Webex. The competition was hosted on the platform MCSC (hosted on Amazon AWS Server).

The competition was set up to run on Jerry Zheng’s contest platform through Amazon Web Services Lightsail. Participants had 1.5 hours to solve and write code for as many problems as possible.

Different types/levels of questions are Hard/Red, Medium/Blue and Easy/ Green).

The type of question determined the points that a team received. For each problem, students submitted their code.

“The unique part about this competition

James Clemens High School students earned awards in the Team Programming Challenge, which the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education sponsors. In the photo, students practice for the competition in 2020, before COVID-19 closed schools. is the live scoreboard. Submissions are graded live, and scores posted to a central leaderboard in real time. Teams can track each other’s progress,” Brown said.

By entering the challenge, students can solve real-world problems “on the spot, preparing them for industry. The time limit … develops skills in time-sensitive problem solving. Overall, (competition) improves programming, time

management and teamwork/communication skills,” Brown said.

Corporate donors support ACTE’s outreach in different regions across the state.

At James Clemens, any student can join the Computer Science Team. The team typically meets weekly to learn new algorithms, practice old problems from competitions, learn new programming languages and collaborate with peers with the same interests.

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Yewon Lee at James Clemens High School has been selected to participate in this summer’s Research Science Institute, affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. piad and American Invitational Mathematics Exam or AIME in top 2.5 percent.

In community service, Lee established tutoring for aspiring middle-school mathematicians during the COVID-19 pandemic with webinars on interactive topics that classroom discussion doesn’t cover.

She founded “Biolympiad” at James Clemens as a service initiative in writing and filming supplemental science videos.

She is interested in attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology to pursue a STEM major.

Yewon’s parents are Jongbok Lee and Hyunkyoung Cho. Jongbok is

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place, respectively.

For individual winners in the Junior High division, Xavier Bruni earned fourth place. Andrew Yang and Nirvana Rajbhandari tied for fifth place.

For individual winners for Junior High Under 1100 players, a five-way tie for first place resulted in this section. Joseph Park tied for first place with 4/5 pts.

Isabelle Park narrowly missed a medal scoring 3.5 points, Bartlett said.

In high school competition, for the first time in school history, James Clemens High School won the High School Chess Team Championship. Team members were Om Badhe, Sherwood Dong, Will Fox and Shreya Sunil with their firstplace win. “Congratulations to Coach Gerald Larson, Chess Sponsor Tammy

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Lee recently was selected to participate in the Research Science Institute or RSI, a summer program that involves approximately only 52 students in the United States and another 30 international students from 16 countries.

This institute is the first cost-free science and engineering program that allows high school students to combine classes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM that MIT professors teach. The basis for a student’s admission solely involves academics and accomplishments. Organizers do not favor an applicant due to legacy status or knowing someone who is associated with the program.

In addition, Lee and her peers will complete research in a lab at MIT, Harvard University or the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Mass., in which participants study medical challenges from across the world and collaborate with scientists and public health experts about important needs in developing countries.

At Research Science Institute, organizers pair

students with a mentor to experience the research cycle of reading current journals to writing a research plan, writing a scientific paper and presenting at a conference.

RSI also invites guest lecturers, including Nobel Prize winners and leaders in emerging STEM fields.

Currently, Lee plans to conduct her research internship in the field of biochemistry. “I hope to not only learn more about cutting-edge developments in the field, but also to meet and connect with likeminded peers who share similar interests,” Lee said.

“I am excited to represent James Clemens High School and present my work to scientists from around the world and also to interact with other students’ research to gain new perspectives, especially during a time when science and innovation has become more important than ever,” Lee said.

Recently, Lee was selected to participate in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair or ISEF for her current research project. Lee is a previous ISEF finalist before receiving her second invitation. “I’m elated to return and participate in their weeklong event on May 16-21,” Lee said.

At James Clemens, Lee earned gold honors for Medical Math with Health Occupation Students of America or HOSA. She qualified twice for both National Chemistry Olym-

Simons and the James Clemens team,” Bartlett said.

Bob Jones Blue Team members Victor Lundy, Constance Wang, Josh Lin and Kennedy Gore tied for second place with a team from Indian Springs.

The individual playing resulted in a five-way tie for first place in the High School Championship section. “These players are considered co-champions,” Bartlett said. “In a tie for first place from Madison were Sherwood Dong and Om Badhe.”

For the High School Under 1400 category, the individual winners battled to a three-way tie for first place with Edward Calinsky and Sam Pratt in a tie. Rachael Ehrman won fourth place. In a tie for fifth place was Kennedy Gore.

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Jets Jr. High Track For the fifth time in its eight years of existence, the James Clemens Jr. High track team has won the North Alabama Jr. High Track Championships winning both the boys and girls divisions.

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It’s never too late Connor White was a late bloomer when it came to showcasing his talents as a high school football player.

He did not see game-starting action until a portion of his junior year, but his senior season was filled with 10 consecutive starts at wide receiver for the Bob Jones Patriots. Page 2B

Members of the James Clemens boy’s tennis team (left) display their runner-up trophy the squad won at the Class 7A Section 4 Tournament. The placement advances the squad to the AHSAA State Tournament. Those on the squad include, left to right, Adithya Bellamkonda, Grant Spivey, Santiago Castillo, Kurt Scheidker, Viraaj Edulakanti and Keerthan Singireddy. Kurt Scheidker (right) of James Clemens was runner-up in the No. 3 singles finals of the Class 7A Section Tennis Tournament.

Strong sectional tennis efforts propel James Clemens’ team to state tournament Bob Jones sends top player to state competition

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com ALBERTVILLE- A runner-up finish at the Section 4 Tennis Tournament has propelled the James Clemens boy’s tennis team to advance to the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Tournament scheduled to be held

at Lagoon Tennis Park in Montgomery. The sectional action held in Albertville also showcased the talents of freshman Parker Free of Bob Jones who won the No. 1 singles title, thus qualifying for the state while the Patriots’ team as a whole did not.

Free took home the championship with a 6-3, 7-6 win over

For Madison Academy’s Mya Clark, the time was well worth the wait. The dynamo softball player is having a banner sophomore season after playing in just five games over the past two seasons.

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HUNTSVILLE OPEN - More than 100 athletes came to Cummings Research Park near Madison last weekend for the U.S Paralympics Cycling’s return to competition after a halt since early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from the Huntsville Open decided the 14 athletes who will head to the 2021 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in Ostend, Belgium next month which acts as the Paralympic qualification opportunity for Tokyo. Para-cyclists will have one additional opportunity to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic Team at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials held June 19, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minn. For more information about team, go to www.teamusa.org/ USParaCycling. Photo by Casey Gibson (U.S Paralympics Cycling)

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- For the fifth time in its eight years of existence, the James Clemens Jr. High track team has won the North Alabama Jr. High Track Championships winning both the boys and girls divisions.

“The boys squad continued to show why they are one of the top teams in the nation as they tripled and almost quadrupled the second place team’s score,” said Drew Bell, head coach of the James Clemens track program, which includes the student-athletes in seventh through ninth grades from Liberty Middle School. “Our squad went undefeated this season while beating 75 teams.”

The final team scores in boys were 1. James Clemens 191, 2. Bob Jones 49, 3. Madison Academy 45, and 13. Sparkman 6. In girls, the scores were 1. James Clemens 114, 3.

Bob Jones 50, and 11. Sparkman 19.

Overall at the North Alabama Championships, James Clemens won 29 medals including 13 gold, nine silver and seven bronze. The boys were led by Dylan Dryer, who claimed three gold medals winning both the 800 and 1600-meter races

and anchored the winning 4x400 relay. Dryer is currently ranked the No. 2 distance runner in America.

The Jets also swept the top three medal spots in both the long jump and hurdles.

In girls, Kayla Willett won gold medals in both the 800 and 1600-meter races and Jazmin Grigsby took gold in the shot put and a silver in the discus.

The final results featuring the four local schools included: Boys- 100-meter- 1. DeEljon Williams, James Clemens, 11.73, 2. Benjamin Thomason, James Clemens, 11.75, 3. Demeriss Carroll, Madison Academy, 11.77; 200m- 1. Justin Johnson, James Clemens, 24.07, 2.

C.J. Weaver, Madison Academy, 24.12; 400m- 1. C.J. Weaver, Madison Academy, 51.98, 2. Justin Johnson, James Clemens, 53.32, 3. Isaac Pollard, James Clemens, 53.39; 800m1. Dylan Dryer, James Clemens, 2:01.28, 2. John Luke Stovall, James Clemens, 2:02.93, 3. Owen Crow, Bob Jones, 2:08.46; 1600m- 1. Dylan Dryer, James Clemens, 4:37.21, 3. Owen Crow, Bob Jones, 4:38.41; 110m hurdles- 1. Michael Ross, James Clemens, 15.65, 2. Ezion Rolingson, James Clemens, 15.67, 3. Isaac Pollard, James Clemens, 16.17; 4x100- 2.

Bob Jones, 46.55, 3. Madison Acade-

my, 47.31; 4x400- 1. James Clemens, 3:42.38, 2. Bob Jones, 3:54.21; high jump- 2. Lucas Downing, James Clemens, 5-04; pole vault- 1. Austin Abney, James Clemens, 10-06, 3.

Michael Ross, James Clemens, 8-06; long jump- 1. Benjamin Thomason, James Clemens, 20-03.50, 2. Isaac Pollard, James Clemens, 19-07.00, 3.

Michael Ross, James Clemens, 1904.00; shot put- 2. Darrell Howard, Bob Jones, 43-04.50; discus- 1. Jaylen Hosea, Madison Academy, 134-05.

Girls- 100m- 3. Zaria Parker, James Clemens, 13.23; 200m- 2. Sloan Williams, Bob Jones, 27.74; 400m- 2.

Jamya Griffin, Sparkman, 1:03.98; 800m- 1. Kayla Willett, James Clemens, 2:28.37, 3. Ebba Detulleo, Bob Jones, 2:31.58; 1600m- 1. Kayla Willett, James Clemens, 5:30.54; 100m hurdles- 1. Riana Wilford, James Clemens, 16.65; 4x100 relay- 2. Bob Jones, 53.89; 4x400 relay- 1. Bob Jones, 4:35.14, 2. Sparkman, 4:37.96; high jump- 2. Chloe Morse, James Clemens, 4-08, 3. Ashlyn Diehl, James Clemens, 4-08. long jump- 2.

Reynna Mayers, James Clemens, 15-11; shot put- 1. Jazmin Grigsby, James Clemens, 38-08.00, 2. Dariana Juarez-Walls, 33-08.75; discus- 2.

Jazmin Grigsby, James Clemens, 68-00, 3. Dariana Juarz-Walls, James Clemens, 66-04.

Bob Jones’ Conner White signs scholarship, proves it’s never too late

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MADISON - Connor White was a late bloomer when it came to showcasing his talents as a high school football player. He did not see game-starting action until a portion of his junior year, but his senior season was filled with 10 consecutive starts at wide receiver for the Bob Jones Patriots.

White’s late start did not keep him from receiving college scholarship offers nor did the timing keep him from signing a college pact to play college football as he signed with the NCAA Div. III Aurora University Spartans of Illinois.

“I saw the school had a good program and I believe in the program’s progress as the coaching staff has seemed to have turned the program around,” said White. “I like the campus. I got good vibes when I visited the school and look forward to my four years there.”

The Spartans are led by head coach Don Beebe a former NFL wide receiver for nine years and who played in four Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills and two with the Green Bay Packers winning one title with the Pack. He was the first player in NFL history to play in six

Super Bowls.

White, 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, will carry a 4.12 grade point average to college where he wants to earn his degree in business. The son of John and Shanna White said he enjoyed the recruiting process and received five offers overall. He also handles some community service work through the Downtown Rescue Mission and Good Shepard Church. He was an outfielder for the Bob Jones baseball team, but gave up that sport after his junior year to concentrate on football. As a sidebar activity, he currently plays lacrosse as his friends encouraged him to try the new sport in the community.

After playing two years at Discovery Middle School and through his freshman season at Bob Jones, White suffered from chronic right knee injuries, which caused him to miss a lot of physical workouts and weight lifting regimens, thus putting him behind many of his teammates on the Patriots’ football team.

He said it wasn’t until his junior season did things begin to look like a bright future was coming his way.

“I had not had a lot of playing time and I was standing on the sidelines thinking I needed to try and play another sport,” said White.

“The coaching staff and teammates

Bob Jones wide receiver Connor White has signed a football scholarship to play for Aurora University of Illinois.

supported me through the struggling times and I began to get some playing time in games and I worked through it.”

White credits the recruiting coaches at Bob Jones for helping get his name out to possible college programs. He received his first offer in November and he signed this spring. His trek through prep football has been rough, but he proved the point that it’s never too late.

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Freshman Keerthan Singireddy won the No. 2 singles championship with a hard-fought tie-breaker match against Huntsville.

He lost in close scores of 4-6, 6-6 (5-7). Senior Jet Kurt Scheidker also took runner-up honors while junior Santiago Castillo and Singireddy just missed a title in No. 1 doubles losing in the finals.

Santiago Castillo, left, and Keerthan Singireddy were runners-up in the No.1 doubles finals of the Class 7A Section 4 Tennis Tournament for the James Clemens Jets.

Parker Free, right, stands alongside Bob Jones head tennis coach Bill Bryant after Free won the No. 1 singles championship at the Class 7A Section 4 Tennis Tournament. With his victory, Free advances to the AHSAA State Tournament.

April 21, 2021

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Mya Clark, No. 23, is pounding the softball at the plate for the Madison Academy Mustangs and is earning numerous looks from colleges and is expected to be a Div. I prospect. Her athletic and academic talents come after having played in just five games over the past two seasons.

Mya Clark proves being away was well worth the wait Madison Academy softball player is a budding star

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- For Madison Academy’s Mya Clark, the time was well worth the wait. The dynamo softball player is having a banner sophomore season after playing in just five games over the past two seasons.

The “Big Hurt,” so nicknamed by her father, through 16 games of the 2021 Mustangs’ schedule is batting .649 with 9 homers, 30 RBIs and nine stolen bases while pitching 33 innings recording 47 strikeouts and a 6-2 won-loss record.

Overall, Madison Academy is 14-2 on the season.

The remarkable softball travels of the 5-foot-10, 155-pound Clark began as a seventh grader when she was a varsity starter for the Lee High Generals of Huntsville. She attended the Academy of Academics and Arts and played for the Generals where she took to shortstop and pitcher. Her father wanted her to be more challenged both academically and athletically and through conversa-

tions with Madison Academy head softball coach Dean Clark chose to enter the private school. Upon entering her new learning center, and according to Alabama High School Athletic Association rules, was forced to sit out and miss her eighth grade softball season.

“I was able to practice with the team, but attended games as a team manager,” said the 15-year old Clark. “At the time we only had one strong pitcher and I felt bad as I couldn’t help the team. The time away from games, but still able to work out, got me ready for that summer’s travel ball.”

The talent the young player possess was well showcased in her summer play with the D-1 Vision Premier travel team, which featured players from throughout the Southeast and games constantly on the road. The only child to Greg and Shondra Clark was quickly drawing the attention of college scouts even before she reached high school.

“I have received school questionnaires from all over the country,” said Clark.

“Right now, I’d love to play for either

Tennessee or Texas as I’m looking to earn a degree to become a nurse anesthetist.”

“She does lots of things very well as she’s big and strong and can pitcher as she throws hard and is very affective,” said head coach Dean Clark. “She can play anywhere we need her. She definitely will be a Div. I prospect.”

Her freshman season a year ago was also cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mustangs played just five games before having to close the schedule. Again, Clark took advantage of the time away from games by working out, becoming stronger and fine-tuned her pitching talents.

“This season, I’m loving it as I was bummed about last year,” added Clark.

“I’m trying to help get us to the playoffs and do our best on the field.”

Clark once took lessons in dance, piano and violin and was urged to excel in a musical talent so to be able to attend the

Academy of Academic and Arts. When she has time she also dabbles in some community service. Clark and her family currently reside in nearby Ardmore and makes the trek to Madison Academy each day where she carries a 3.9 grade point average.

Her nickname she carries with her comes from the fact she’s strong at the plate and has been hit by pitches many times in her attempts to pound the softball. Each time she grabs the bat and makes her way to the batter’s box she draws a cross in the dirt. “I do that knowing no matter what I do at my time at the plate it’s not the end of the world and God will give me more chances,” said Clark.

Having the enormous patience through her down time away from competition made her stronger and helped her understand nurturing her talents meant to wait her turn, which she now sees was well worth the wait.

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Additional major sponsors for the event that began in 1980 include Fleet Feet Sports, TOC Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine and the City of Huntsville.

Runners who deferred last year’s registration will receive an e-mail confirming their registration. New participants can now register on-line at www.cottonrowruns.com. If additional information is required, contact CRR race director Donna Palumbo via e-mail at cottonrowrun@huntsvilletrackclub.org.

The Cotton Row Run is regarded as one of the top 10K races in the entire country and will offer race record incentives totally $20-thousand along with race prize money. The current 10K records for the CRR are: Male- 28:39 (2018), Female- 32:51 (2019), Male Master- 29:38 (2000), Female Master- 33:34 (2003).

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Those statements came from the organizers for the annual Cotton Row Run that has been officially moved to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6 due to concerns for the participating runners, volunteers and spectators around the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Under the direction of the Huntsville Track Club the 41st CRR is being moved to a more suitable date. Action starts and finishes at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville.

The 2020 race was canceled due to the pandemic.

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April 21, 2021

Asbury Church to host Cruise-In this Saturday

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MADISON – Awesome cars, trucks, and bikes will be back on the Madison Campus at Asbury Church for the Cruise-In this Saturday, April 24, from 8am-11am.

In order to keep this annual community event as safe as possible, organizers say the traditional Car Show will be re-envisioned this year as the Cruise-In to provide a more relaxed way for car enthusiasts to participate while maintaining social distancing throughout the parking lot.

“With free spectator admission and no registration fees, vehicles will come and go throughout the morning to provide a fun way to enjoy your Saturday outdoors, weather permitting,” said Andrea Wilhelm,

Director of Creative Communications at Asbury.

She said free donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate will be served while supplies last. “While there will not be a designated kids area this year to reduce physical interactions, families are welcome to bring the kids along and share the wonder,” Wilhelm added.

“After pressing pause on most of our events last year due to COVID-19, we are so glad to be able to offer this fun morning for the community in a way that’s as safe as possible for everyone,” said Chris Knox, Pastor of Engagement at Asbury. “We love getting to know our neighbors and hope to see lots of new and familiar faces!”

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The Cruise-In will take place in the Asbury Church Madison north parking lot, and attendee parking will be available behind Building 3.

Entrance will be from Gillespie Road.

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Groups can apply for Master Gardeners grant for horticulture projects

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – Nonprofit groups or institutions can catch a break on funding an environmental project with the Jane R. Parks Memorial Fund.

Master Gardeners of North Alabama or MGNA manage this fund.

The organization issues available grants annually that fund existing educational projects in Madison County.

“Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to award grants last year. We now are eager to get this going again,” Master Gardener spokesperson Suzanne Kirkhuff said.

Members of Master Gardeners urge nonprofit groups or institutions to apply for an existing project related to horticulture that needs funding assistance. Examples of projects are outdoor classrooms, educational landscapes and crop education.

Grant awards range from $100 to $1,000. Application deadline is October 15, 2021.

The Jane R. Parks Memorial Fund honors the late Mrs. Parks as an educator for many years and a gardener most of her life. “The purpose of the grant is to fund educational horticulture projects while honoring Mrs. Parks’ memory,” Kirkhuff said. “Through this grant, her legacy of friendship, gardening, humor and boundless love for life continues.”

Parks became a Master Gardener in January 2003. This memorial grant honors her extraordinary life through teaching and helping others obtain an understanding of the importance and value in growing things of beauty, according to Kirkhuff.

Applicants for grants must show that their project promotes community involvement in horticulture and has realistic goals and objectives in making a difference for the community. The funds must significantly support the project’s educational goals.

Proposed expenditures must be reasonable and appropriate. An approved sponsor will confirm a regular maintenance schedule. If the grant application is successful, the group will submit status reports and photos of the project before, during and after completion.

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HUNTSVILLE – The 2021 Plant Sale by Master Gardeners of North Alabama Inc. will be held this Saturday.

The plant sale on April 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held at Madison County Farmers Market, 1022 Cook Ave. W. in Huntsville. Admission is free, and the various plants and merchandise will have reasonable prices.

“Mark your calendars, and share information about the sale with your local families, friends, garden clubs, church groups and neighborhoods. Come enjoy our biggest and best Plant Sale yet,” 2021 chairperson Sue Khoury said.

This year, Master Gardeners have been growing vegetables in both heirloom and hybrid varieties.

An heirloom plant has been passed from one generation to another,

carefully grown and saved because of its desirability, possibly in taste or growing ease. A hybrid plant results from growing the seed from cross-pollination of two different plant specimens.

Herbs are always a popular selection at the sale. Some of the flower plants were grown in a greenhouse that students managed at a local school.

“We will also have a wide variety of plants shared by our members and interns, with an emphasis on native plants, plants for pollinators and wildlife and ‘pass-alongs,’” Khoury said. “All plants will be priced below typical market prices.”

In addition, a selection of garden- and nature-themed yard sale items will be available at real bargain-basement prices. Visitors also can try their luck with a raffle, and the gardeners will have a batch of giveaways for the shoppers.

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hardscape like cement sidewalks, foundations and fencing; sheds, arbors, walls, terraces and greenhouses; grading work; power equipment like bulldozers and backhoes; and correction of drainage.

To access an application, visit mginfo.org/grants.

MGNA is a nonprofit organization of Certified Master Gardeners who are committed to community education of horticulture in Madison County. Alabama Cooperative Extension System oversees the Alabama Master Gardener Program.

For more information, email the MGNA Grant Committee at grantcommittee@mginfo.org.

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Key Plays -The Hawks sent eight to the plate and scored four times in the first to go up 4-0 early.

-UAH cut into the deficit in the bottom of the first when Kaylee Vaught drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 4-1, but it would be the second inning that would completely turn the game around.

-In total in the second, 11 Chargers went to the plate in the seven-run inning, and the biggest play of the frame was Hampton’s single

Other activities throughout the day will include pH testing of soil, so bring a dry sample in a zip-lock bag, Khoury said. For a seed exchange, shoppers can bring viable seeds to swap for other individuals at the sale.

Visitors can learn about various plant types and learn solutions to plant problems at the “Ask a Master Gardener” booth. Gardening experts will attend who are experts at dealing with crape myrtle bark scale.

Master Gardeners of North Alabama is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports and promotes research-based home and garden practices for Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

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-The game remained 8-4 in favor of the Chargers until the bottom of the fourth when Vaught homered to right-center, a blast which Shorter would answer with one of their in the top of the fifth to create a 9-5 score.

-Young would belt a two-run jack in the sixth to put the Chargers up 11-5 before Shorter scored a pair on a two-run home run in the seventh to create the 11-7 final.

Noteworthy -Vaught now has three homers on the year, while Young’s is her second of the season.

-UAH now has 152 walks on the season which ranks second in the GSC behind Delta State’s 153.

-UAH has won seven of its eight GSC series this season and has now won 10 straight conference games.

Next Time Out -UAH will be back at it this weekend when the team travels to Delta State for a three-game set. Saturday’s doubleheader is set for a 12 p.m. start.

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Called to Serve

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

Taco Gorp

Very budget friendly and super easy to make!

Recently I was called up to serve on my first ever civilian jury duty. I had jury duty in the military court years ago but never in civilian courts. It is the right of every legal citizen to participate in the government and is exciting.

You are called to serve in an even greater capacity as a child of God ‘serving’ your fellow man day to day. Help serve at church, serve in your community, serve your family and many other areas.

Service is special and should be relished as such.

Don’t bemoan the fact you ‘have to’ but use whatever service you are performing to the glory of God. PRAYER:I am grateful for opportunities to serve and represent Christ on every thing I say and do.

Whether service to my family, children, neighbors, or community may I do it with honor. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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.

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By CHRISTY JORDAN Southernplate.com

There is going to be a recipe for Taco Gorp at the bottom of this column but don’t let that fool ya into thinking that you have to follow it. Really, this is more of a concept to get your thinkerators going and help you use what you have on hand to pull together an effortless meal that your family will love while saving money on meat (which is about to get even more expensive). I’m gonna show you how I did it for this post but even I do it differently every time so check out the instructions for the basic concept and then check out my list of possibilities at the bottom and get to cooking Today, I’m using kidney beans, diced tomatoes, rice, taco seasoning, and some fully cooked ground beef that I dehydrated.

If you don’t have dehydrated ground beef (I don’t expect ya to!), you can cook fresh for this or even put it in raw as long as it is a very lean ground beef but make sure you break it up beforehand and cook it a good bit. You can also use shredded chicken, pork, shredded beef, or no meat at all.

As far as beans go, leftover dried beans that you cooked for another meal would be wonderful in this.

Any type whatsoever.

Veggies? Well, I like tomatoes but you could leave those out and use something else or add more veggies in along with the tomatoes. Corn would be great. Maybe even another type of bean.

Rice – In this economy, I recommend adding rice to a meal whenever possible – BUT only if you don’t pay double for it. In other words, don’t buy it in a grocery store. Click here for my information on how to save money by using rice.

A complete list of ideas is at the bottom of this post.

So basically I dump it all into my slow cooker along with taco seasoning.

I don’t drain any of my vegetables but you certainly can if you like to.

I’m trying to be more conscious of all the nutrients I’m tossing down the drain when I do drain them.

After adding everything to the slow cooker, you need to add the amount of water required for the rice (check the package) and I’m also adding 3/4 of a cup of water for the 3/4 of a cup of dehydrated ground beef I used.

Then, stir that up really well.

Anytime you add dry rice it is important that you stir it really good because if not you’ll end up with pockets of uncooked rice.

Keep in mind that rice grows! I’m adding less than 1/2 a cup here and the end product will be very ricefilled! You can even do this with twice as much rice, essentially using rice in place of the meat, if you like. The one thing you are going to need to really gauge is at what point you want to add an additional

306 Church Street today.

History of 306 Church Street The Bradford - Wikle - Lynd House

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian

I’m using kidney beans, diced tomatoes, rice, taco seasoning, and some fully cooked ground beef that I dehydrated. packet of taco seasoning. This recipe could have done with one or two packets. I used one this time.

Now put the lid on this puppy and let it cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4. Or until Rice is done.

Now at this point, taste it and if you want to add more taco seasoning, just stir another pack in there real quick.

Serve in crispy shells, tortillas, or as a taco salad with chips! Top with your favorite toppings.

Some of my ideas: Meat: Dehydrated ground beef (see this post) Shredded, cooked chicken Fresh cooked ground beef or ground beef that has been frozen Shredded, cooked pork (leftover bbq?)

Shredded cooked Beef (leftover roast) No meat Veggies: Diced tomatoes Corn Diced onion Chopped green chiles Beans: Kidney Beans Black Beans Navy Beans Pinto Beans Ingredients 14.5 ounce can beans such as black, kidney, navy, etc, undrained 1-2 - 14 ounce cans may be 15 oz vegetables (Diced tomatoes, corn, etc), undrained 1/2 cup rice optional 1 cup meat ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded pork, shredded beef, etc, optional* 1-2 envelopes Taco Seasoning to taste

1 cup water for rice Instructions Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir very well. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Serve in taco shells, tortillas, or as a taco salad. Top with favorite toppings.

Yields: A whole lotta gorp! *I use ground beef that is fully cooked and dehydrated. Click here to see a video on how to make that.

If using dehydrated beef, I add equal parts water and beef to the mixture to allow it to reconstitute.

Stove Top Instructions: Combine everything and bring just to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is fully cooked (about 20-30 minutes), stirring every now and then and checking to make sure more water doesn’t need to be added as more water will evaporate on the stovetop than will in the slow cooker.

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.

MADISON - The picturesque house at 306 Church Street in Madison is larger than it appears from the street. It has a rich history of caring owners, but it also was the location of a tragic suicide just over a hundred years ago. Owners of the last few decades have taken great care to perserve and upate the property to today’s pristine condition. The current owner of record is Howard W. Lynd, since October of 2018.

DREAMaps data reviewed last year showed that the house was originally built in 1897 on Lot 1 of the McDermott subdivision per Plat Book 34, page 12.

This lot measures basically 220 feet by 91 feet (about a half acre), similar to the eastern half of the original undivided McDermott lot of about one acre. The eastern half was recorded as Lot 2 of the McDermott subdivision, running eastward from the east end of Lot 1 to today’s Sturdivant Street. Lots 1 and 2 made up the northern half of original 2-acre Lot 101 of the Dr. Isaac F. Deloney plat. The tax assessor’s data further shows the 306 Church Street house as containing 2,253 square feet, with another 720 square feet in a garage that was added in 1989.

Mike and Judy Andrewjeski sold the property to Howard Lynd after they moved to Decatur, Alabama. At the time of their original purchase of the property in 2005, Mike and Judy were granted at no cost a General Easement Agreement enabling access for repair and maintenance reasons to landlocked portions of their property. The access was specified as being through the adjacent William D. Turner III property at 304 Church Street. The agreement stipulated that the terms would remain in effect hereafter, regardless of death, relocation, or transfer of the agreeing parties.

The Andrewjeski family obtained the property in 2005 from Mike and Nell McMinn, who had in turn acquired it from Dale and Joanne McDermott in June of 1998. When the McDermotts acquired the property, they bought the entire parcel from Church Street to today’s Sturdivant Street, measuring 91 feet by 441.64 feet. The subsequent division of the overall parcel into two subdivided lots is the reason for the records showing it as the McDermott Subdivision, consisting of Lots 1 and 2, each being slightly less than one half of a full acre.

Of course, the history of this parcel of land in Madison began with the cessation by the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw Indian tribes to the United States government, which transfer was finalized by 1814. Then the land was systematically surveyed by the U. S. government for two years before being made available to pioneer families for purchase beginning February 2, 1816. Even then, the 16th sections were reserved for the state to be used to fund public education, and Madison lies in the 16th section of Township 4 South, Range 2 West. Therefore, the historical Madison area land was not available for purchase until 1854 when all but the southeastSee HISTORY Page 8B

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ern quarter of the section was sold by the state to Huntsville storeowner James Clemens. Clemens platted a town layout in 1857 and began selling lots. On March 31 of 1860 he obtained the remainder of the one square mile section from its initial purchaser, William M. Gooch. Clemens paid $2,000 for the 160 acres from Gooch just two months before Clemens died at age 82, while investing in the growth of his intended namesake town.

The Clemens estate sold 41 acres of the northern portions of the Church Street area to Madison’s Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney in 1868 at auction. Deloney sold two of the acres, designated by him as Lot 101, to “Cemantha” (Semantha) Grubbs in 1870. She was the wife of Lucius H. Grubbs, a Madison retail dry goods merchant and brother of their neighbor in the 1870 census, L. Hensley Grubbs, a Madison clergyman.

The Grubbs family sold the 2-acre parcel to Lizzie Fletcher in 1879, which logically suggests that there was a house or two on the parcel during Grubbs’ 9-year occupation of the property.

Lizzie (Elizabeth) was the wife of James L. Fletcher, a brother of Madison’s Dr. Richard Matthew Fletcher, both being sons of Limestone County’s very prominent James Nicholas Fletcher. The senior James N. Fletcher died in 1869 in Madison County -- possibly in a house on this lot constructed just before 1870 and occupied at this 306 Church Street location by the Grubbs families and later by James’ son of the same first name. At his time of passing in Madison County, James N. Fletcher was perhaps here to be attended by his son Dr. Richard Fletcher. Both are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery.

James L. Fletcher sold the 2-acre property in 1894 to Joseph Bruce Farley, husband of Nancy Hesseltine Gillespie Farley. After her husband’s death, also in 1894, “Miss Hessie” formed a farming and drugstore partnership with her brother William Harvey Gillespie. She also sold to William the 2-acre parcel across the street from where she and Bruce lived at 313 Church Street. William subdivided the property, and in 1907 the north half of the 2-acre Lot 101 was sold to Thomas Logan Bradford and his wife Fannie Burton Bradford. William and Nancy had previously sold the south half of Lot 101 to Thomas’ mother Mollie Whitworth Bradford, a widow. Later another widow, Madison schoolteacher Ora Wikle would also live at 306 Church Street. Ora was a daughter-in-law of Madison’s Dr. Luther L. Wikle, who also lived on the west side of the street.

Widow Frances (“Fannie”) East Burton Bradford through her mother Nina Burton was an inheritor from the estate of the famous Judge Edward Hazzard East of Nashville, Tennessee. Fannie was known

in her later years as the Madison reporter / columnist for the Huntsville Times, but her family connections may link her to one of the most acclaimed psychics of American history, Edgar Cayce. Fannie married Thomas Logan Bradford in July of 1906, and they lived for a time at 306 Church Street. Tom Bradford committed suicide at home by swallowing morphine from his drugstore on Monday, January 7, 1918. He was 35 years old and left a note stating that “bad health and business troubles” led to his decision to end his life.

Tom had initially worked with his father-in-law, John Mullins Burton, in the Burton pharmacy. However, Tom with James Pride bought the other drugstore in town, which then competed with his father-in-law and operated under the name Pride & Bradford, according to the 1905 Alabama Mercantile Book. Tom also served on the Madison County Board of Education. His obituary said that he left Fannie with two children. Old photos and the census of 1910 listed their children as Juanita (born 1908) and Emma L. Bradford (1909).

Tom was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Fannie soon remarried and then divorced, known only from census records.

The 1920 census showed her at age 31 living in the household of her father, John Mullins Burton, at 21 Front Street, with daughters Juanita and Emma Bradford.

However, Fannie was in 1920 listed with the surname of Cambell, recorded as divorced. No record was filed in Madison County for such a marriage, so it must have occurred elsewhere. In any event, Fannie’s tombstone in the Madison City Cemetery’s new section (on the north side of Mill Road) shows that her birth year was 1889, while her death occurred in 1975.

The tombstone shows her name as Fannie B. Bradford, so the Cambell marriage was apparently short and not cherished. The 1930 census shows her as a widow named Fannie Bradford – not Burton or Cambell.

It was Fannie’s marriage to Thomas

Bradford that may connect her to famed psychic Edgar Cayce of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The Bradford family in Madison included Tom’s great uncle, Hamilton G. Bradford, who owned lots adjacent to George Washington Martin, the first lot owner and storeowner of the town. David, Thomas, and Hamilton Bradford in 1845 joined with Nancy Martin to post a $3000 bond with the county court for David Bradford to serve as executor of the last will and testament of Andrew Martin. This older Thomas Bradford was a brother of Hamilton and the grandfather of Fannie’s husband Tom. Nancy Martin was the widow of Andrew, who had a brother named John Martin, according to the probate papers. Nancy’s own probate packet, dated 1847, shows that she had a daughter named Jane, whose husband was David Bradford, the great grandfather of Fannie’s husband. The probate package further shows that Nancy Martin had grandsons named Hamilton G., Thomas, William C., and Logan S. Bradford.

Hamilton Bradford had a son named Henry, born in 1856 in the Madison area.

Henry married Dora, a daughter of Dr. Hereford of Madison County. They lived in Huntsville, where Henry became a trustee of Huntsville Female Seminary.

In 1855 Hamilton also had daughter Sallie J., who in September of 1879 married Dr. E. G. Cayce of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Edgar Cayce, the most famous American psychic of all time, was born near Hopkinsville in 1877. Sallie’s husband is of the age and place to have been Edgar’s uncle, but the precise connections of the Cayce families have not been determined.

Research has revealed that Sallie and her husband had a son named Eugene Gladstone (born 1885 in Kentucky), so he may have been “junior”. However, it is known Sallie and Henry both inherited considerable property from Hamilton Bradford in Madison. By 1880 Sallie and E. G. Cayce lived in Huntsville on “Bank Row”. Their

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daughters Mary and Dagmar were born in Alabama in 1880 and 1882, respectively.

Another son, Frank, was born in 1889 in Kentucky.

The Sallie and E. G. Cayce family lived in Birmingham, Alabama, during part of the 1880s, because in July of 1883 Sallie’s brother Henry Bradford traveled from Huntsville to Birmingham to file a Writ of Lunacy against his brother-in-law. There was a sensational lunacy trial, and the jury found Dr. E. G. Cayce to be sane. Many physicians testified that Cayce was either insane or “highly eccentric”, but his wife’s testimony kept him free. Yet, by the time of the 1900 census, Sallie was again living with her children in Huntsville, while E. G. Cayce was a patient in an insane asylum near Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He apparently died there, as he was never found again in the later census records, whereas Sallie lived in Citronelle, Alabama, in 1910 and in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1920.

Tom Logan Bradford’s father (John L.) married Mollie Whitworth in Madison County in February of 1882. Accordingly, the Whitworths as well as Fannie Burton Bradford’s husband and his sister Mary (who married David Shelby Lanier) had connections to the Cayce family of Kentucky. Perhaps the negative aspects of the spirit world that must have controlled Edgar Cayce’s visions flowed over to affect his Madison relatives. Thomas Bradford was driven to commit suicide in 1918.

John Ford Lanier was killed by a gunshot wound in a tragic mix-up just before Christmas in 1900. Joe Lanier at age 13 died from an accident at the Russell Mill in Madison on Mill Road at Mill Creek.

Joe was a son of Burrell C. Lanier and his wife Mattie Ashford, whose sister Mazie was married ot William S. Russell, owner of the gristmill. Perhaps psychic abilities served to make famous Edgar Cayce, but the forces behind them may also have eventually led to the insanity and death of our local Dr. E. G. Cayce.

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