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Dr. Ed Nichols says Madison schools will offer traditional and virtual options

COVID-19 Spike

By JOHN FEW news@themadisonrecord.com

MADISON – Schools throughout the state will open for traditional classes this Fall, including in Madison. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey introduced a plan Friday that will help guide school districts in what he says will be the most

difficult school year they have faced so far.

Districts closed campuses and moved to virtual learning in Nichols March on order of the state. A survey showed about 15% of parents still are not comfortable sending their

Record COVID-19 cases hit Madison County, state. Page 3A

children back to school, Mackey said.

Madison City Schools superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said although campuses will open for traditional classes, there will be other options available.

“In Madison, we are planning on two avenues of educational services for this fall,” Nichols See SCHOOLS Page 7A

Bartlett to run for Madison City Council

What a way to say “thank you”!

Anonymous donor gifts Madison Police Department $50,000 for new patrol car. Page 3A

EDUCATION

Ranae Bartlett is currently serving her second term on the MCS school board

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Madison City School Board of Education member Ranae Bartlett announced last week she is running for Madison City Council, District 5.

Bartlett has served as the school board’s vice president and president during the past nine Bartlett years.

“After over 10 years of community See BARTLETT Page 2A

Dedication Nikki Griffin’s dedication earns Teacher of the Year at Madison elementary. Page 6A

Staff Member of the Year Gray named Madison Elementary’s Staff Member of the Year. Page 6A

Senior Spotlights Local high school seniors are highlighted in this weekly series. Page 7A

SPORTS

The Rocket City Trash Pandas say they will have the largest fireworks show in the Huntsville metro area this year.

Rocket City Trash Pandas planning huge 4th of July festival and fireworks show

By STAFF REPORTS

Football is returning High school athletic competitions in state will start back, but “will look different”. Page 1B

New coaches Bob Jones adds new head coaches for boys soccer and cross country.

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FCA Fellowship Rally FCA to hold “Message From The Mound” fellowship rally at Toyota Field. Page 2B

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MADISON – In many cities and towns across America, the Fourth of July will look different this year as concerns over the coronavirus caused the cancellation of fireworks festivals.

While some long-standing festivals, such as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Fireworks Extravaganza and Decatur’s Spirit of America Festival will remain dark, other community celebrations will take place in

several north Alabama towns.

Bursts of pink, red, green, blue and white fireworks in the shapes of flowers, comets, rings and stars will fill the night skies above Madison as America celebrates its 244th Independence Day. The traditional setting for the city’s 4th of July celebration has changed this year, from Dublin Park to the new $46 million Toyota Field Stadium, the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

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Masks now mandated at all city-owned facilities

By STAFF REPORTS

MADISON – While Madison may not be entertaining an ordinance anytime soon requiring people to wear masks in businesses throughout the city, Mayor Paul Finley did announce a mandate requiring masks be worn at all city facilFinley ities.

The mandate is response to a reSee MASKS Page 2A

Dawe, Jackson and Sedlacek recognized with annual honors

By GREGG PARKER gregg.parker@madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – Ralph Dawe, Leroy Jackson and Michael Sedlacek received awards in Madison Employee of the Year recognition at the June 22 meeting of Madison City Council.

For 19 years, Rotary Club of Madison with city approval has recognized exemplary city workers in law enforcement, fire protection and community services. “These fine employees have been selected by their supervisors for this well See HONORED Page 2A

Celebrating 80 years!

Recipients of Madison Employee of the Year honors for 2020 are Leroy Jackson, from left, “Employee of the Year,” Madison Parks and Recreations; Michael Sedlacek, “Firefighter of the Year”; and Ralph Dawe IV, “Officer of the Year.” CONTRIBUTED

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Tommy Overcash not seeking a fifth term for Madison City Council, Dist. 5

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Long-time Madison councilman Tommy Overcash said Monday he will not seek a fifth term.

“It has been my honor and great privilege to have served the residents of Madi-

son’s District 5 and all of our fair city for the past 16 years; I am announcing today, that I will not seek a 5th term,” Overcash said.

“Debbie and I are looking forward to quality time with one another, family and friends, enjoying our volunteer activities,

and a little slower pace. Our hearts are and will always be with Madison, thank you.”

Overcash has served four terms on the city council, beginning in 2004.

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Extravaganza The Trash Pandas are hosting a two-night celebration starting Friday, July 3, with a block party and culminating with a patriotic extravaganza and fireworks show on July 4.

The July 3 block party will feature live entertainment, food and fireworks. The gates will open at 5 p.m. Full-season ticket holders will gain early entry at 4:30 p.m.

For the July 4th extravaganza, Trash Pandas spokesperson Josh Caray said the event will allow patrons to have on-field access to enjoy live entertainment and partake

in multiple activities for kids and adults.

A bungee jump trampoline, swing rides and food and beverage options will be available for purchase. He also said they plan to have the biggest fireworks display in the Metro.

Gates open at 4 p.m. for the general public and 3:30 p.m. for full-season ticket holders.

Admission to each night’s event is $10. Kids two and under enter for free. Parking is free on July 3 but will cost $6 per car on July 4.

Tickets for the events are on sale online at www.TrashPan-

dasBaseball.com/events.

Other area celebrations include: Independence Day Celebration Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

MidCity District in Huntsville Cost: Free A watermelon-carving contest, live music, outdoor movie and fireworks await visitors to the Independence Day Celebration at Huntsville’s MidCity District, 5901 University Drive. A band will take the stage at 7 p.m., followed by a showing of “Jurassic Park” at 8:15 p.m. The fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m.

pointed in 2016.

She also serves as Executive Director of the Madison City Chess League, a non-profit organization she founded to promote chess education in the community.

Long-time city councilman Tommy Overcash is the current District 5 representative.

He is nearing the end of his fourth term in office, and will

not seek a fifth term.

Bartlett’s announcement is the second school board member, or former member, who has recently decided to run for city council. Former school board member Connie Spears is running for the District 2 position.

The municipal election for mayor and city council positions will be held Aug. 25.

we continue to take additional positive actions to combat the spread,” Finley said. “Masks will be required in all transition areas and in meetings unless the parties are able to stay six feet apart. All spectators at City Council meetings and during Court will be required to wear

masks unless speaking.”

Finley said city employees will lead by example, cleaning jointly used equipment before and after use each time. Additionally, any employee who is tested for COVID-19 must remain quarantined until they receive their results.”

Bartlett service to Madison families and the community, I’m ready to take another big step, Bartlett said. “I want to bring my strong work ethic, proven service record, and a new voice to your council. I believe it’s time for a new era of transparency.”

Bartlett was appointed to the Madison Board of Education in June 2011 and reap-

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cent spike of positive COVID-19 cases in Madison County, said Finley. He said masks will be required to enter city facilities, including city hall and the Dublin Park, and should be worn in all common areas.

“The rise in positive Coivid-19 cases county wide dictates that

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Madison Police Arrests June 19 • John Daniel Lee, Madison, AL was arrested at Celtic Dr / Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (ALCOHOL) • Jimmy Dewayne Allison, Madison, was arrested at Balch Rd at St Martins St, Madison, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Jonathon Paul Mann, Madison, was arrested at 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, n the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Joshua Michael Jennings, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • William Matthew Kirshner, Madison, was arrested at Mill Rd / Sullivan St, Madison, on the charge(s) of: IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE • Michael Lee Scott, Madison, was arrested at 1600 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS June 20 • Cole Alexander Millard, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Jon Eric Pride, Madison, was arrested at 106 Canyon Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Sierra Monei Miller, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION, ASSAULT (SIMPLE) • Sabrina Leigh Workman, Limestone, was arrested at 23027 Al Hwy 20, Limestone, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Chance Leon Oneal, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE June 21 • Virgil Rashad Joseph, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Christopher Leldon Ball, Madison, was arrested at County Line Rd / Lena Cain Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (ALCOHOL) • Ashley Brooke Deleo, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Kadaryl Obrian Morris, Madison, was arrested at 201 Water Hill Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3RD-HARASSMENT-FAMILY June 22 • Roderick Lashawn Shoulders, Madison, was arrested at 102 Royal Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 2ND, FIREARMS LICENSE REQUIRED • Marquise Rashad Thompson, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE • Kelvin Devon Pettway, Madison, was arrested at Bressette Ln, Madison, on the charge(s) of: ATTEMPTING TO FLEE OR ELUDE POLICE OFFICER • John David Morris, Decatur, was arrested at 419 Lee St, Decatur, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Jason Kruse Marshall, Madison, was arrested at 11682 County Line Rd, Madison, on the

Honored

deserved recognition,” Debbie Overcash said. Overcash is a Rotarian and chairs the award program.

Honorees each receive a plaque, name on City Hall’s perpetual plaque, four tickets to Parrots of the Caribbean and monetary donations from Rotary and Optimist Club of Madison.

Ralph Dawe IV “Officer of the Year” Madison Police Department “Officer Dawe has done an amazing job since joining in January 2009,” Police Chief David Jernigan said. “This past year, he far exceeded already high expectations the department bestows upon him.”

Assigned to the School Resource Officer or SRO Unit, Dawe is lead at Bob Jones High School. He has taken most calls including Text-to-Protect, child abuse, narcotics, theft, harassment calls. He instructs classes ranging from drugs and alcohol prevention to bullying and traffic stops.

Dawe also successfully mentored a new SRO. In January, Bob Jones Principal Sylvia Lambert contacted Dawe about a burglary and criminal mischief case, causing $20,000 in damage. He reviewed surveillance video of four males rummaging in classrooms and setting off sprinklers that damaged the auditorium, chorus and band rooms.

Dawe identified an unusual walking mannerism of one offender. He monitored students for that mannerism and identified a suspect in February. School administrators obtained a confession and identities of the other three burglars.

As SWAT Assistant Team Leader, Dawe assists in scheduling training, ensures members’ proficiency and oversees eight SWAT operators, including several with higher rank. “Dawe helped plan the operation of numerous high-risk search warrants … not only narcotics raids but for fugitive suspects that have histories of violence with police officers,” Jernigan said.

Leroy Jackson “Employee of the Year” Parks and Recreations “Leroy’s knowledge about the neighborhood parks and all the ‘workings’ of Palmer Park qualifies him an exceptional employee,” department chair Kory Alfred said. “Leroy continues to share his knowledge and understanding of Palmer Park to new Parks and Rec employees.”

“When given a task, we know the request will be completed on time (by Leroy) and to the best of his ability. He is truly an asset to our department,” Alfred said.

Jackson’s work ethic sets an example daily, Alfred and assistant director Kelly Johnson said:

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY-2ND, FIREARMS LICENSE REQUIRED • Katherine Lynn Allen, Madison, was arrested at 107 Abby Ln, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (ALCOHOL) • Tykeah Ariana Rogers, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Gustavo Arreola, Madison, was arrested at Old Madison Pike, Madison, on the charge(s) of: MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA June 23 • Basil Cortlan Hicks, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, Al on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Stacie Lynn Kelley, , was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20 on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • John David Papenburg, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: RAPE-1ST-STRONG ARM June 24 • Omar Rashal Jones, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Andrew Mark Hammond, Tanner, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE • Kenneth Vance Clayborn, Madison, was arrested at Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, on the charge(s) of: MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2, ALTER FIREARM ID NUMBER • Shaneah Marie Cole, Madison, was arrested at 140 Royal Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3RD-HARASSMENT-FAMILY • Christina Marie Morgan, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Melissa Dawn Mitchell, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Christopher Joseph Cundiff, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION June 25 • William Christian Bransford, Madison, was arrested at 67 Hartington Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (ALCOHOL) • Evan D Brannon, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE • Brandon Scott Elkins, Madison, was arrested at Morris Dr / Powell Road, Madison, on the charge(s) of: OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE-FALSE IDENTITY • Tyler Lee Napier, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE Michael Christopher Bailey, Gurley, was arrested at 6022 Highway 72 E, Gurley, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION • Casey Jay Hodges, Decatur, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Decatur, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC • Brandon Ray Brantley, Grant, was arrested at 33034 Us Hwy 431, Grant, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION

• Being prepared – For cutting the city’s trailhead, Jackson scheduled equipment and staff at the location. Workers completed the job within two hours.

• Cooperation – For Dublin Pool’s air structure, Jackson lead a maintenance crew in assisting the aquatics department in taking down equipment. Jackson helped with removing/replacing diving boards.

• Leadership – Constant assistance during state baseball tournament.

• Park maintenance – In charge of 30plus neighborhood parks. He keeps equipment in working order, adds mulch to playgrounds and removes unsafe items.

• Overtime – Willing to work extra hours.

• Willingness – Team player with all departments.

• Punctuality – On time with few sick days.

• Suggestions – Offered ideas for improvements.

Capt. Michael Sedlacek “Firefighter of the Year” Madison Fire and Rescue During 12 years with the department, Sedlacek has served as a firefighter, paramedic, driver/engineer and currently as Captain of Community Risk Reduction Division.

“Sedlacek has led our efforts to collaborate with city school leaders and created a Family Risk Reduction program that we now deliver to third-grade students in Madison,” Fire Chief David Bailey said.

National Fire Academy recruited Sedlacek as adjunct instructor for Community Risk Reduction curriculum.

Working with local engineers, Sedlacek created the first Virtual Reality Program that allows children and adults to experience ‘virtual’ real-life emergencies and practice life saving techniques.

He led efforts to revive Alabama Fire & Life Safety Educators group, which developed a Community Risk Reduction Manual for fire safety educators.

Sedlacek and wife Courtni’s children are Makenzi, Caiden and Macy.

Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in public safety and emergency management from Grand Canyon University. He graduated from Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy in 2019 and is attending the Managing Officer Program at National Fire Academy. “’Spellcheck,’ as everyone calls Michael, has tremendous drive and enthusiasm for Community Risk Reduction and helping our citizens,” Bailey said. “Daily, he puts his energy and talents to work.

We’re very fortunate to have him here in Madison.”

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Record COVID-19 cases hit Madison County, state

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new cases, the increased number of cases each day, the record number of hospitalizations — where those are all occurring right now are all in the west part of the country as well as the Southeast, unfortunately, which tend to be the warmest areas of our country.”

She said numbers are also spiking in Latin and South America, despite warm temperatures.

“We shouldn’t rely on the warmer weather as being what helps us out during this pandemic,” she said.

Alabama had 10,425 new cases over the past 14 days. ADPH reported over 30 new deaths statewide, bringing the total since

The data makes clear that summer will not slow spread of the virus, said Dr. Molly Fleece, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at UAB School of Medicine.

“Early in the pandemic there was some hope that in warmer temperatures, as with some other respiratory viruses, that we might not see as high of a spike in the number of new cases as the temperature warmed,” Fleece said Wednesday. “Unfortunately that does not seem to be the case.”

She said COVID-19 cases are accelerating in Alabama and other areas with warm summer temperatures.

“Looking at the regions of our country right now — where the highest number of

MADISON – Despite summer temperatures, Madison County and Alabama have both posted large increases in COVID-19 cases last week.

Madison County had over 66 new cases reported last Wednesday, 50 on Thursday 40 on Friday and 85 over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to 996 at press-time on Monday. In the last 14 days, 433 Madison County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. There have been 6,782 people tested in the last 14 days.

ADPH reports six Madison County residents have died of COVID-19.

reporting began to 905.

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Wednesday announced that travelers from Alabama and eight other states where COVID-19 cases are spiking are subject to a 14-day quarantine when visiting their states.

Montgomery County had the most confirmed cases in the state last week, followed by Jefferson and Mobile counties.

Fleece said increased summer travel and reduced precautions due to “COVID fatigue” are contributing to the spike in Alabama cases.

“We are seeing potentially more people See COVID-19 Page 5A

Anonymous donor gifts Madison PD $50,000 for new patrol car

By STAFF REPORTS

Trash Pandas to show “Field of Dreams”for the next movie night at Toyota Field July 10

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have announced their next “OnField Movie Night”.

The Trash Pandas will show “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Coastner at Toyota Field Stadium on Friday, July 10.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and showtime is set for 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for Adults, $8 for kids ages 12 & under, kids 2 and under are admitted free.

There is no charge for parking.

There will be a designated area where fans can play catch on the field prior to the start of the film.

“Field of Dreams is as iconic a baseball movie as there is,” remarked Trash Pandas President & CEO Ralph Nelson.

“The chance for families and friends to play catch on our own field of dreams, and then watch the movie on the biggest TV screen in the Tennessee Valley, is going to be an incredible experience.”

All guests will be able to sit in the outfield of Toyota Field and are encouraged to bring blankets, as no chairs will

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Tickets are available for purchase in-person at the Toyota Field Box Office, by phone at 256-325-1403 ext. 1 or by visiting TrashPandasBaseball.com/ Events.

Select Toyota Field Concession stands will be open for the event.

Based on the book “Shoeless Joe” by W.P. Kinsella, “Field of Dreams” follows an Iowa farmer yearning for the chance to have one more catch with his deceased father. He begins hearing voices directing him to turn his fledgling corn field into a baseball field. The film’s runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are the Double-A Affiliate of MLB’s Los Angeles Angels. The Trash Pandas play games and host events at state-of-the-art Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama, and are members of the Southern League.

For directions to Toyota Field please visit TrashPandasBaseball.com.

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FIREWORKS

The Joint Fueling Station, a collaborative project by Madison Utilities, the City of Madison, and Madison County Commission District 2, was celebrated last Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The station, which located at 183 Ray Sanderson Drive, was built to provide an independent fuel source for daily operations by MU, the city and Madison County District 2. Madison Mayor Paul Finley said it will especially be useful in disaster and emergency situations.

MADISON – The Madison Police Department received a generous gift last week. An anonymous donation of $50,000 will be used to purchase and equip a new police car for the city. It was accepted at last Monday’s city council meeting.

The individual making the donation said in a letter to the city, they had a desire to “show support to our police department and thank them for their service.”

City officials said they would like to publicly thank the anonymous donor who was willing to support the city in an incredible way. The donation was distributed through Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), a local non-profit organization that supports various city projects.

“I find myself frequently referencing the City mission statement: ‘Our mission is to provide excellent services through responsible use of public resources, enhancing the quality of life for our community,” said Madison Mayor Paul Finley. “We are exceptionally grateful for this donation and assure our citizens that it will be used as requested.”

For more information on MVP, visit mvpmadison.org.

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SLS oxygen tank tested beyond limits at Marshall Space Flight Center in prep for Artemis missions

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE – Last week, engineers completed the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s structural testing campaign for the Artemis lunar missions by testing the liquid oxygen structural test article to find its point of failure.

“The Space Launch System and Marshall test team have done a tremendous job of accomplishing this test program, marking a major milestone not only for the SLS Program but also for the Artemis program,” said John Honeycutt, the SLS Program Manager.

“From building the test stands, support equipment and test articles to conducting the tests and analyzing the data, it is remarkable work that will help send astronauts to the Moon.”

For the final test, the liquid oxygen tank test article — measuring 70 feet tall and 28 feet in diameter — was bolted into a massive 185,000-pound steel ring at the base of Marshall’s Test Stand 4697. Hydraulic cylinders were then calibrated and positioned all along the tank to apply millions of pounds of crippling force from all sides while engineers measured and recorded the effects of the launch and flight forces. The liquid oxygen tank circumferentially failed in the weld location as engineers predicted and at the approximate load levels expected, proving flight readiness and providing critical data for the tank’s designers.

The test concluded at approxi-

mately 9 p.m. This final test to failure on the LOX STA met all the program milestones.

The successful completion of SLS structural qualification testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama wraps up the largest test campaign at the center since tests conducted for the Space Shuttle Program, more than 30 years ago. During the test campaign five structural test articles underwent 199 separate test cases and more than 421 gigabytes of data were collected to add to computer models used to design the rocket. The final test marks the achievement of all SLS structural testing requirements prior to the Artemis I mission — the first in a series of increasingly complex missions that will enable human exploration to the Moon and Mars.

Earlier this year, NASA and engineers from Boeing, the core stage prime contractor, completed 24 baseline tests that simulated actual flight conditions on the liquid oxygen structural test article. For all the tests, thousands of sensors measure stress, pressure and temperature while high-speed cameras and microphones sought to identify any buckling or cracking in the tank’s cylindrical wall. The data gathered from this baseline test helped qualify the SLS core stage structures and integrated upper stage for flight.

The Marshall team has been conducting structural qualification testing on the rocket

since May 2017 with an integrated test of the upper part of the rocket stacked together — including the interim cryogenic propulsion stage, the Orion stage adapter and the launch vehicle stage adapter.

That was followed by testing of the four largest structures that compose the core stage — the engine section, the intertank, the liquid hydrogen tank and the liquid oxygen tank. Each of these tests provided additional data to computer models that predict how the structures will perform under the harsh conditions of launch and flight.

“The Marshall test lab team has worked closely with the Space Launch System Program to test the rocket’s structures from the top to bottom,” said Ralph Carruth, Marshall’s test lab director. “After watching the test stands being built, working alongside SLS and Boeing engineers to establish testing procedures and conducting and gathering results of five structural qualifying tests, we are proud to contribute data shows these structures can withstand the rigors of flight.”

With the conclusion of testing, designers now have data that may be helpful in optimizing SLS hardware. SLS will have the power to send astronauts forward to the Moon and ultimately to Mars. Testing the new, complex pieces of hardware is critical to the success not only of the first flight test of SLS and NASA’s Orion spacecraft, but also to all future mis-

Boeing and NASA engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center completed the structural test campaign for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. A duplicate of the SLS core stage’s liquid oxygen tank was filled with water and underwent millions of pounds of pressure until it was purposefully destroyed. This test provides engineers with valuable data, and ensures that the rocket’s structure can endure the rigors of launch and safely transport astronauts to the Moon. sions.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – A silver lining has emerged for one Madison-based couple after COVID-19 derailed their wedding plans.

Kids to Love, the nonprofit dedicated to meeting the needs of children in foster care, is paying forward the donation of a $1M estate in Fayetteville, Tennessee by gifting ER nurse Rebecca Greene and her fiancé Caleb Cheatham a wedding celebration at Tranquility. The couple was one of 60 partners that shared their story this spring as part of an online contest to win a wedding valued at $30,000.

Tranquility is a 48-acre mountain estate in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Originally known as Cerro Tranquilo, it is the beloved former home of Rey and Cynthia Almodovar. The estate was gifted to Kids to Love in January and will serve a dual purpose for the benefit of children living in foster care.

In addition to hosting weeklong summer camps reuniting siblings who have been separated by the foster care system, it will also generate revenue for

Kids to Love programs as an elegant event venue for corporate retreats, weekend getaways and weddings.

Engaged in February, Greene and Cheatham planned to have a small family wedding in May. However, Greene has been caring for patients battling COVID-19, and the couple has been self-quarantining to keep their families and friends safe.

The complexities of the pandemic forced the couple to postpone their wedding. Now, a second chance for a dream celebration has emerged, and Greene and Cheatham are planning an October exchange of vows at Tranquility.

Lee Marshall, Founder & CEO of Kids to Love, shared, “This year has served too many with disappointment and heartbreak, which inspired our pay-it-forward wedding mission. Gifting Rebecca and Caleb with a beautiful celebration of love gives the entire Kids to Love team immense joy and reflects the gratitude we feel for our blessings and for the healthcare work Rebecca is doing to support our community.”

Rebecca and Caleb will receive a total wedding package for a maximum of 50 guests, including: • Rehearsal space prior to the wedding day • Full use of Tranquility the day of the wedding for pictures, ceremony and reception, including a choice of three event spaces: The Atrium, The Meadow and The Veranda • Wedding day décor including an arbor, seating for up to 50 guests, tables, linens and place settings • Reception charcuterie grazing table for up to 50 guests • Wedding cake About Kids to Love Foundation Three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Lee Marshall founded Kids to Love in 2004 to find forever families for foster children and meet their immediate needs while they wait to be adopted.

A former foster and adoptive child herself, Marshall and her organization have impacted the lives of more than 265,000 foster children in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi.

Every week, she shares with the Tennessee Valley stories of children waiting to be adopted.

Out of 350 children featured in the weekly segments, 300 of them have been placed for adoption.

Kids to Love is a 501(c)(3) approved foundation and is based in Madison, Alabama.

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COVID-19 in crowded situations, whether in restaurants or bars or beaches, and more people are traveling. I think as individuals are engaging in more activities where they’re in crowded situations, we would expect to see more cases there to follow,” Fleece said.

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By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Nikki Griffin appreciates her fellow teachers and co-workers who have recognized her hard work.

Griffin is 2020 Teacher of the Year at Madison Elementary School.

Griffin was surprised to receive the honor. “I don’t do this job for the awards or recognitions, but I work with a great group of people. We truly are a family,” she said.

Griffin believes that all

students can learn. “You just have to meet them where they are,” Griffin said.

In addition, Griffin and her colleagues definitely discovered during the pandemic that connecting with students is a group effort. “We found that out during the last few months of school. It wasn’t always easy but by working together, we made it through,” Griffin said.

When this past school year began, Griffin had a student who she knew might have some challenges. “We did have some

but, I can honestly say, the good days outweighed the tough ones. I was very pleased and proud of the progress made,” she said.

Griffin earned associate’s degrees in both computer information systems and elementary teacher education at Calhoun Community College.

She then transferred to Athens State University and received a bachelor’s degree in education.

At her church, Griffin serves on the Finance/ Count Committee.

“Through the women’s group at my church, I

have helped assemble weekend snack packs for an area school. I also help out with the children’s ministry,” she said.

Each year, schools in the Madison district select Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year for exemplary service. The Central Office and Transportation Department also select a Staff Member of the Year.

Winners are presented $500 and become eligible for districtwide honors announced at the beginning of the next school year.

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Nikki Griffin, front row center, visits with her relatives. Griffin has been named 2020 Teacher of the Year at Madison Elementary School.

Gray named Madison elementary’s Staff Member of the Year

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David Gray enjoys a vacation with daughter Heather and his wife Terri. He is Staff Member of the Year at Madison Elementary School.

M A D I S O N — D av i d Gray has been honored as Staff Member of the Year at Madison Elementary School.

“My thoughts when I found out I won were ‘surprised,’ but I was very grateful that the staff thought I deserved it,” Gray said. “Madison elementary is a great place to call ‘My Work Home.’”

Gray has the demand-

ing job of Plant Manager at Madison elementary.

“I have worked in the school system going on 23 years. Before that, I worked for an elevator company … it had its ups and downs!”

Gray said jokingly.

In dealing with children, Gray sees a great deal of promise. “What I see in today’s kids is the willingness to help others in need. I see it every day here at the school, where we have children helping others out with their reading or math,” he said.

“It’s good seeing them help each other out,” Gray said.

One particular student at Madison elementary has made a solid impression on Gray. “We have a child that really works hard on a certain sport.

This child goes to camps and practices every day to get better at it,” Gray said.

The student “is determined to be the best, and the improvements are noticeable. It is good to see any child -- whether it is

in sports, academics or a hobby -- go the extra mile to succeed,” Gray said.

“I am married to the love of my life Terri Gray.

She works for Madison City Schools as Personnel Manager,” he said. The Grays’ daughter, Heather, is enrolling this fall at Athens State University to pursue a degree in education.

Away from work, David likes to fish, hunt, do woodworking and gardening, along with spending time with his family.

Lynne Hyche named Staff Member of the Year at James Clemens High School

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—The faculty, staff and administrators at James Clemens High School have selected Lynne Hyche as the 2020 Staff Member of the year.

On hearing about her honor, Hyche said she was both “surprised and pleased.” She works as a bookkeeper and receipts

coordinator for James Clemens students.

“I started working at Bob Jones High School as an aide in 2012. In 2013, I moved to James Clemens as an aide,” Hyche said.

“Later, I was offered a position as a second bookkeeper.”

Working as bookkeeper at James Clemens, Hyche said the job keeps her “super busy. I offer help here and there when possible.”

The behavior and attitude of students impress Hyche. “I see some very respectful, resourceful, talented, funny, creative teens in our school every year.

They are truly amazing!” she said.

She is married to Randy Hyche, who works as Area Manager for EOC. “Lauren and my three grandkids live in Calera.

My youngest daughter

Kelsey lives in Lacey’s Spring,” Lynne said.

When time in her schedule will allow, she always takes advantage of an opportunity to travel, read, sew and scrapbook.

Dr. Brian Clayton is Principal at James Clemens. The assistant principals are Dr. Kerry Donaldson, Jennifer Flanagan, Allison Miller and Jason Watts.

Each year, schools in the Madison district select Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year for exemplary service. The Central Office and Transportation Department also select a Staff Member of the Year. Winners are presented $500 and become eligible for districtwide honors announced at the beginning of the next school year.

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Lynne Hyche has been selected as 2020 Staff Member of the Year at James Clemens High School.

Colleagues laud Hartfield as Jets’ Top Teacher

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com

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M A D I S O N —Nancy Hartfield recently solved a drawback with virtual learning for her students during the pandemic.

Hartfield is 2020 Teacher of the Year at James Clemens High School.

Few students were sharing their video during Google Meet. “I was basically looking at a sea of names. I’m used to looking out at their faces, and I just know -- that one understood but the one over there didn’t,” Hartfield said.

Hartfield created a Google Voice account so

students could text her and schedule one-on-one appointments. “This personal interaction is a central element to my teaching philosophy of engaging each student at their level,” Hartfield said. “This has been the most challenging time of my teaching career.”

Hartfield graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a master’s degree in mathematics. She taught several years at a community college in Mississippi, then at Athens State University and Calhoun Community College.

After teaching four years at Liberty Middle School,

she transferred when James Clemens opened.

Currently, she instructs teachers during summer with APlus College Ready.

At James Clemens, Hartfield teaches A dva n c e d - P l a c e m e n t Calculus BC. “I love my job.

I love to see the look on students’ face when they finally ‘get it,’” she said.

She sponsors First Priority and Students for Life and coaches the Jettes Dance Line with James Clemens Band.

This semester, Hartfield observed a busy student who participated in numerous activities and was enrolled in challenging courses. This student han-

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dled the workload at first but lagged toward the middle of the year.

“I was worried this student would lose focus but that didn’t happen,” Hartfield said. The student met with Hartfield in February, and they mapped out a plan to move forward.

They planned to meet regularly, but the schools closure squashed that plan.

“We couldn’t have those meetings in person, but we were still able to meet.

Not as often as planned but enough,” Hartfield said.

The student finished the year very strong. “The determination at the end to do well, when so many students stopped working, was

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The Hartfield family: Jesse, Jonathan, Nancy, Joshua and Stuart.

Nancy is 2020 Teacher of the Year at James Clemens High School. impressive. I’m convinced the result will be success on the AP exam. I’m super proud,” Hartfield said.

Her husband Stuart works in chemical sales for Daikin America. Their chil-

dren are Jesse, 23, a student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville; Jonathan 21, an Auburn University student; and Joshua, 11, sixth-grader at Liberty Middle School.

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Senior Spotlight — Sarah Katherine Woosley

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Sarah Katherine Woosley is a graduating senior at James Clemens High School.

“I have been part of Madison City Schools since I was in kindergarten! I attended preschool at Little Madison Academy and went on to Heritage elementary and Liberty Middle School before ending at James Clemens High School,” Woosley said.

“My favorite subject would be English because it is so interpretive,” she said.

Woosley participated in two different, independent events in technical theatre for Trumbauer Drama Festival. She competed in costume design and one event for lighting design. Both of her entries advanced to the state level with Trumbauer, and she earned ratings of “Excellent.”

Woosley participated with Thespians Honor Society, Troupe #8070; National Art Honor Society; Beta Club; and Student 2 Student.

Sarah’s parents are Eric and Amanda Woosley.

We are shining the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Let’s celebrate them! They are our future. Each week The Madison Record will highlight local high school seniors and wish the best for a successful future.

If you are a high school senior, please send a photo, short bio and what your future plans and goals are - and we’ll feature you in our Madison Record Senior Spotlight Series.

Go to www.TheMadisonRecord.com to submit your senior spotlight information or email gregg.parker@madisoncountyrecord.com.

Senior Spotlight – Mason Nicholas Fletcher Senior Spotlight – Kaitlyn Mackenzie ‘Kerry’ Hutson

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Sarah Katherine Woosley is a graduating senior at James Clemens High School.

Sarah’s younger sisters are 15-year-old Maura and 12-year-old Hadley.

“I am continuing my Calhoun Community College courses through the next year and transfer-

ring to either the University of Alabama in Huntsville or the University of South Alabama,” Woosley said.

“I am planning on majoring in atmospheric science.”

Senior Spotlight – Susanna Mae Edgecomb

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Susanna Mae Edgecomb is a graduating senior at James Clemens High School.

Edgecomb enjoyed English class most of all during high school “because I’ve always loved reading.”

She was a proud member of the Jets Band and performed with the James Clemens Competition Marching Band, in which she served as Section Leader, along with the Wind Ensemble.

Edgecomb participated with Student Ambassadors and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Susanna’s parents are Commander James Edgecomb and Allison Edgecomb. Susanna has two siblings: Jason, 8, and Karissa, 5.

“I am going to the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in nursing,” Susanna said.

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Schools platform and the directives of separation and disinfecting from the ADPH. If we were to delay the start of the school year for students until August 12, it would not affect any of the other parts of the school calendar that have already been approved.”

A survey has been created for people to provide feedback as the school district nears reopening. “Our goal is to communicate our plan as expediently as possible with the new information we are receiving from the state,” Nichols said. “We would appreciate your feedback as we build this plan.”

A link to the surveys can be found on the Madison City Schools website at www. madisoncity.k12.al.us.

“We realize these are very challenging and uncertain times, and we appreciate your understanding as we work together to ensure a safe and successful school year.” Nichols said.

The state has the power to close all schools again if the virus outbreak gets too bad, and a parent guide published by the state said local officials could shut down individual systems or campuses as needed in consultation with health officials.

The parents guide and other information from the state department concerning plans to reopen the state’s schools can be found at www.alsde.edu.

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Nichols explained the virtual option will provide both a long range plan of education and a hybrid plan that will provide flexibility for students who may need to move from school-based to virtual due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

“Regardless of the option, all students will remain enrolled in their home school,” he said.

The students who attend classes on campuses will be met with some changes to keep them and the staff safe.

“This setting will utilize facial coverings, physical distance practices and sanitation procedures to protect staff and students on each campus,” Nichols said.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – High school athletic competitions will return this fall, state superintendent of education Eric Mackey said at a news conference Friday morning.

Mackey announced at the news conference that all Alabama schools are set to reopen for in-person learning this fall. Alabama schools closed in March due to the coronavirus, and athletic activities were eventually called off for the rest of the school year.

Teams throughout the state were allowed to begin working out together June 1, but competition between teams is prohibited this summer.

“We will have extracurricular activities and co-curricular activities on campus. They will look different. And we’re still working through some of those, and again it may change from community to community.”

High school football programs, like James Clemens, have started summer workouts getting ready for the fall season.

Many questions about how high school sports will change remain unanswered.

Mackey said details about specific changes to high school sports will come and said he and AHSAA executive director Steve Savarese have talked frequently about possible changes.

“Can you social distance and physical dis-

tance the crowd? Yes. There are ways you can do that,” Mackey said. “We saw that at graduations, where families sat together but they were six feet away from the next family.

All across the state we saw that, so there are ways we can make our gyms and stadiums safer for competition.”

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Bill McIlwain has been selected as the new cross country head coach at Bob Jones High. He has several years of coaching experience and was the assistant coach of the Patriots’ program last year.

Bob Jones High has named Mike Parker as its new head coach of the boys’ soccer program. A veteran of 22 years in the U.S. Army, he has been the director of the AYSO United Club program for six years.

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Summer months continue to be busy times for local high school athletic programs and Bob Jones High is among those staying the course prior to the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The Patriots recently named two head coaches to assist in coordinating its athletics in boys’ soccer and cross country.

children who live in the immediate area.

McIlwain began running in college and continues to run today and has participated in seven marathons along with numerous 10K and 5K races.

“I have put in a lot of mileage through the years and love to run with the team during workouts,” added McIlwain. “I kind of just fell into this new position as they asked me earlier this year if I was interested in being the head coach.”

Bill McIlwain As the new head coach of the cross country program, the 51-year old McIlwain actually unofficially coached the team last school year as the official head coach was on maternity leave early in the 2019 season.

Once a multi-media specialists in television, radio and newspaper, he jumped into coaching in 2006 as an assistant in Clinton, Miss. In 2010, his squad won the Boys Class 6A State Championship. He took over the girls junior high program as head coach in 2010 where he remained until 2015. He was a varsity assistant until arriving in Madison in 2019.

Married to his wife, Susan, they made the trip to Madison to be near both of their adult

Mike Parker A 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Mike Parker currently works fulltime in criminal investigation on Redstone Arsenal. He takes over the boys’ soccer program after the departure of Uwe Spiller, who became head coach in 2011.

“I’m super excited about this challenge as having a military background I will set the bar high and demand discipline from our players,” said Parker, 50, who first moved to Madison in 2009 with his wife, Jodie, and their three children. “My style of coaching is development be a priority. On the field, I like possession style of play, plus I’m a big believer in student-athlete development.”

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MADISON - Toyota Field will be transformed into a field of inspiration on Friday, July 31 as the new home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) “Message From The Mound” fellowship rally. The one night event begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free, but all tickets must be reserved via registration at northalabama@fca.org.

Registration begins at noon on Friday, July 10.

Presented by Kabco Builders and Shane Wood Builders, the rally will feature inspirational speeches, spiritual testimonials, music and prayer. The keynote speaker will be Jay Bell, former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Trash Pandas. Musical entertainment will be provided by Zach Williams and the Beasley Brothers.

Williams was part of a Southern Rock band before turning to Christian music where he began to have solo success.

Born in Florida and raised in Arkansas, Williams left rock music in 2012 and became the worship leader of the Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro two years later. In 2016, he signed a recording contract and is currently based in the Music City of Nashville.

Led by brothers Lawson and Jackson of Huntsville, the Beasley Brothers tagged up with Austin McBride and Josh Bolding and became one of the region’s most popular acts. Their music catalog spreads across many genres.

The Message From The Mound is replacing what would have been the 15th Power Leadership Training (PTL) normally a two-day event held at the Von See FCA Page 2B

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The Lady Falcons of John Paul II High have graduating senior at a new home. Jordan Jefferies signed a scholarship with Millsaps College to play both basketball and track.

Nick Bonifay of the Falcons of John Paul II Falcons has signed an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Oklahoma City University.

Bonifay was a four-year player for the Falcons.

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MADISON - Two members from the 2020 class of John Paul II High recently signed athletic scholarships to continue their athletic skills in college.

Nick Bonifay signed an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Oklahoma City University and Jordan Jefferies signed a similar scholarship to play both basketball and run track at Millsaps College.

“I would like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game of basketball and also

with my gifts and talents,” said Bonifay, who plans on majoring in Business Administration.

The Falcons had Bonifay at guard where he helped the squads to Region and Area champs and making it to the sub-regionals of the AHSAA State Playoffs. He was a four-year player for JP II. In Oklahoma, the Stars are a six-time national championship team playing in NAIA Div. I. He’s noted as a well-focused, committed and forceful athlete.

Jefferies will use her ball skills and natural speed ability to carve out what is expected to be a high-success college athlete in two sports af-

ter having a high school career that was worthy of a college scholarship.

In track, she was a sprinter and member of the third place 4x100 relay squad at the AHSAA State Track Meet. On the basketball court, Jefferies was a speed dribbler and ball handler.

“She came into our program with the mental strength and ability to build the confidence of our relay team and it showed in the results,” said track coach Steve Zibas of Jefferies who will study pre-law and business at the school located in Jackson, Miss. and partakes in NCAA Div. III.

The FCA ask that those attending place a love offering of $10 or more to help cover the financial costs of the event. Business partnerships are encouraged and can be a huge part of

the evening’s festivities. Those businesses interested in assisting the fellowship can contact Kandi Armstrong at 256-536-7333 or via e-mail at karmstrong@fca.org.

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Braun Center. The FCA administration is disappointed the PTL will not take place this year due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the outdoor event will feature some of the same fun, fellowship and worship all in memory of Madison Wood.

In 2012 as a high school student, Wood attended a PTL and became enthralled with the messages of the fellowship and spiritual atmosphere and chose to serve as an intern with the FCA the following year as a high school senior. In 2015, she was diagnosed with an extremely rare sarcoma cancer and passed away on May 8, 2017. Her months of battling the disease became an inspiration to many and her chilling dedication to the FCA and her faith has become a lighthouse for others that have followed her.

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how many people are out there,” Mackey said.

Mackey said some cities have ordinances requiring facial coverings, so conversations will continue about how that affects players competing.

“Obviously we’ve got to think about how that applies to students,” he said. “It’s not always practical, and I’ve talked to many mayors and I know they’re working through those issues.”

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As summer high school workouts pick up steam, so does the need to stay hydrated

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - The primary cause of early fatigue for any athlete is dehydration.

Drinking enough water before, during and at the conclusion of a workout is essential.

Local high school athletic teams are currently busting at the seams to get going in their preparation for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. All athletes, no matter what level of skills they have nor the sport they are partaking in, will consider hydration during this time of year. Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. The situation is simple- if you don’t replace lost fluids- you will be dehydrated.

“Can’t work without water,” said Wade Waldrop head coach of the James Clemens football program. “Our players are asked to bring their own water as we are not providing group water out of concern of COVID-19.”

At Madison Academy, head football coach Bob Godsey is also taking measures to keep his players and staff safe from the pandemic virus by not providing water and other refreshments during daily workouts. Instead, players are asked to bring a gallon jug of water each day for consumption during workouts, which Godsey is hosting early in the morning to allow for an acclimation period to the summer heat.

“We have always encouraged them to consume another gallon of fluid before they return the next day,” added Godsey. “We encourage them to drink water or sports drinks, but to stay away from soft drinks. Proper nutrition and eight hours of sleep is also encouraged.”

A lot of factors come into play upon planning on dehydration- weather conditions, time of day and type of workouts.

In the summer months the risk of a heat illness is intensified and activity modifications must be made available for all participating athletes. Muscles within the body are made up of 70-percent

water as water helps the body regulate temperature and supply oxygen to the muscles. Water helps keep stress levels in check and maximize recovery of used muscles.

For any athletes, it’s best to drink water before exercise. In addition, check your urine color as a pale yellow color of urine indicates you are well-hydrated.

Recommendations from experts include drinking water during your exercise by tailoring water intake to the conditions.

In addition, intake water after an exercise to replenish what was lost in sweat.

Check your urine- if it’s dark yellow, more water is needed to fight of hydration.

Thirst is not always a reliable early indicator of the body’s need for water. Most people don’t feel thirsty until they’re already dehydrated and that is a main reason why it’s important to increase water intake during hot weather.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) mandated activity modifications for practice sessions during the current hot environment.

Those protective measures include number of rest breaks and keeping a watchful eye on at-risk athletes. Coaches are urged to use a Heat Index chart to formulate practice sessions for heat safety.

“We are always on guard for signs of dehydration or heat stress,” said Godsey. “Everyone’s body handles heat/ hydration a little different so we are on guard for any signs of heat stress. This plan has stood the test of time to keep our players safe and playing well.”

Runners especially seem to know their bodies extremely well. The elite runners will even dab into knowing their sweat rate, which in turn drains the sodium levels in the body. Sweat contains electrolytes- sodium, potassium, chloride and other minerals. Of all these, sodium takes the biggest hit from sweat loss, so it’s the most important to replace.

Dehydration will stop any athlete in their tracks long before their fuel reserves run low. A well-rounded game plan on hydration for any athletic endeavor is important, smart and healthy.

High school football programs are currently in summer workout mode. Staying hydrated is key to staying safe.

Calhoun goes virtual for 2020 commencement ceremony

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE - Calhoun Community College will honor its graduates on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 6:00 pm through a virtual commencement ceremony.

The College’s Nursing Program will also hold its traditional Candlelighting ceremony from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Both ceremonies are closed to only participating graduates and faculty. Although guests are not permitted, the event will be livestreamed at www.calhoun.edu/graduation.

According to the Calhoun Admissions Office, more than 1,900 students have qualified for graduation. Of that number, over 150 students plan to participate in this year’s ceremony with more names being added daily to the list.

“When making the difficult decision to go virtual, our biggest concern was the safety of our graduates, faculty and staff, as well as ensuring that this year’s virtual ceremony includes as many of the same elements as our traditional program,” commented Dr. Joe Burke, Calhoun Interim President.

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FUTURE SOLUTIONS: FARMERS TO FAMILIES - The Farmers to Families food box program in Madison continued last week and will be held again on Thursday, July 2. From 10 a.m. to noon, families can pick up a free food box at Horizon Elementary School from this federal initiative managed locally by Daystar Church in Madison. Farmers to Families is a $4 billion provision of the recently passed federal Cares Act. Through this act, the federal government is purchasing food from U.S. farmers and giving it to families to ensure that the food does not go to waste and that families are helped during the pandemic. Daystar, in partnership with the Faith-Based Coalition and GA Food Service, lined up Horizon as the distribution point. Each food box contains perishable food products such as pre-cooked chicken or pork, dairy products, and assorted fruit and vegetables, and are available to all families on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Horizon Elementary is located at 7855 Old Madison Pike Road in Madison.

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By Teresa Taylor-Duncan Madison Police Community Relations Officer MADISON—To have been born in the last half of the twentieth century sounds antiquated, but for Clayton Jordan, it was just the beginning of a life of service. Raised by a single mother who worked with him by her side, Clayton learned from her example that life was about hard work, commitment, and honor.

After high school, with no money for college, he volunteered for service in the US Marine Corps (who in his opinion, had the “baddest ass” uniforms) where he served as a decorated NCO in Field Artillery at Camp Lejeune.

Upon completion of his military service, Clayton returned to the Madison area and worked for Intergraph Corporation providing uniformed security. It was there that he met MPD Officer Marcus Adams who encouraged him to join the ranks of Madison Police Department. Clayton had always felt a deep desire to enter law enforcement influenced by seeing the immaculately uniformed

State Troopers whom he held in high regard.

As a child, he had experienced the helping hands of others and it was his desire to enter a profession where he could not only give back but lift up those who were in need.

In 1991, Clayton applied to several law enforcement agencies and Madison Chief Moses gave him the opportunity he had been waiting for. After graduating from the Northeast Alabama Police Academy in 1991, he began his career as a patrol officer with the only city he would serve.

For a period of almost two years after starting his “dream job”, Officer Jordan was the only black policeman in Madison. He experienced racist jokes and worked side by side with a known KKK member.

There were times when this isolation led him to feel as if he were working alone and without backup. It was this enlightenment that allowed him to understand that “wearing another man’s shoes” gave perspectives on how he would later influence officers under his supervision.

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In 2004, Officer Jordan was promoted to Sergeant. His responsibilities increased after joining the SWAT team which he would later lead. But before this, his most humbling experience was traveling to New York after the 9/11 bombing as a part of the Response Team. Sgt. Jordan, the late Captain Wayne Kamus, Det. Marcus Adams and other MPD officers were boots on the ground to assist the NYC Police Department during this tragic time in our history. With emotion in his voice, Jordan says that he wants to go back someday to pay his respects to those who gave their lives and those who changed his.

In addition to the Police Academy training, during his career Jordan was certified as an FBI Sniper, Field Training Officer, a Hostage Negotiator, SWAT operator, and School Resource Officer.

These certifications prepared him for one of his most rewarding jobs, that of School Resource Officer to which he was assigned in 2010.

Jordan recounts his first week in the assignment when Todd Brown, a student at Discovery Middle School, was shot and killed by another student during a break between classes. He says even though he had been the SRO supervisor for only a matter of days, he has always felt an abiding need to have done something to prevent the events that happened that day.

Jordan feels that this tragedy brought him closer to the students he served and says he still has contact over ten years later with many of the students who turned to him for reason and comfort because “they were my kids”.

In 2013, Sgt. Jordan assumed the supervision of the Special Operations

Traffic Safety Unit in addition to leading the School Resource Officers.

With his diverse training, he had also served as the Cadet Program Advisor to the Boy Scouts of America. This was a service-oriented group called the Madison Police Explorers that taught young men how to give back to their community by painting houses, feeding families during the holidays, and helping out others when needs arose.

Sgt. Jordan said his desire to influence and change the misconceptions of law enforcement is what spurred him to become involved with young people. During his childhood years, he saw what reaching out to others could do and how a kind and caring heart could influence people to not only better themselves, but also the lives of others.

October of 2019, Sgt. Jordan was promoted to Lieutenant.

During his years of service, he received multiple recognitions including three Officer of the Year Awards and two Meritorious Service Awards. In addition, his personnel file contains 15 letters of commendation from citizens which could be considered the greatest recognition.

After the promotion, he continued to guide and supervise officers and serve as a role model for community policing.

Each year, during the Christmas holidays, Lt.

Jordan would make several treks to a local grocery store where he would purchase a full holiday meal for families in need.

He never asked, but simply showed up and with his beaming smile, delivered holiday cheer to many of those who otherwise might not have had a warm meal.

Speaking to Lt. Jordan, it is clear that his 29 years in law enforcement have seen many changes. He says the profession is more technical and less personal than when he began his career.

Officers are rarely seen walking a neighborhood street and when they are, the public assumes something is wrong. Jordan says we must get back to personal interaction being the norm. Mending fences, rebuilding public trust, and humanizing the police department must be priority going forward. “I am a police officer in this uniform, but when I take it off, I am a black man”.

Seeing the world from both aspects has provided Lt. Jordan with a unique perspective on not only how policing has changed, but also how policing must change. He says that new officers entering the profession must constantly train, remain open minded, treat others with respect, press the fight, and remember that “when you think you know it all, you don’t.”

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Hernandezplata graduated from East Limestone High School in 2015.

Seaman Hernandezplata is an operations specialist aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, which operates out of Norfolk, Va. A Navy operations specialist is responsible for maintaining situational awareness of all ships, airplanes and submarines in the area, along with controlling the ship’s radar and occasionally Navy aircraft in the vicinity.

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“You get to meet people from different places. You meet people from your own hometown or your own state that you never would have known,” Hernandezplata said.

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Creamy Cucumbers and Crazy Friends This is one of those recipes that you just can’t stop eating!

MADISON—You see that bowl of cucumbers? I ate every bit of that. Sure, not in one sitting. It took me a couple of tries but I’m no quitter and I stuck with it until the bowl was empty. And I’d do it again, too, given half the chance.

Creamy Cucumbers are just that good! Every now and then we go to a German restaurant and they serve this dish as an appetizer. I eat mine and my husbands.

Every.

Time.

This is a very light and refreshing side dish with the taste of cucumbers in a creamy smooth sauce. Ever since I showed it on a plate with Crunchy Chicken, I’ve had tons of comments and emails from folks asking me what it was. Most people thought it was a potato dish but alas, it’s even better and as easy as stirring a few things together in a bowl. I’m happy to share it with you today.

If you want to hop to the recipe, you can skip this part. If you want to hear a story about friendship, keep reading and we’ll all get to the cucumbers after my tale has been told.

Ready? Here it goes.

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LEFT: Me and Mary Anne. RIGHT: Creamy Cucumbers. mindset of “Daddy is a cop, whatever we do, he can get us out of trouble.” I had the mindset of “Daddy is a cop.

If I do anything wrong, I will instantly go to prison.”

So, I followed the rules.

I fretted over the rules. I kept a close watch on that line that separated “following” from “breaking” and I stayed as far away as I could. It was quite easy to see the line most days though, because my brother and sister were having a dance off on it. We’re still not sure who won…

And then came Mary Anne. She was bold, daring, independent, stood up for herself and anyone else she felt needed standing up for (that was usually me), and seemed to be so busy living her own life that she didn’t even notice there were lines.

because the ghost stories still make your heart race.

Middle school for Mary meant a lot of time in the office because during those horrendous bully years, she met ’em all on the blacktop on behalf of those that she felt couldn’t.

Her home life was the stuff of tragic Southern novels so at one time we both had maps for escape plans written out and I had canned goods hidden in my room should she need to make a break for it.

The first day of high school, Mary and I were two of only eight students who transferred over from our county middle school to the “city” high school. I walked in, all excited carrying the trapper keeper which matched hers – horses in full gallop with manes blowing in the wind. Mary Anne

spotted me, walked over and snatched it out of my hand before tossing it in the trash atop hers. “Trust me. I got here early.” Apparently, trapper keepers were major no-nos at our new uppity school and Mary Anne had taken the first hit to avoid us both having it.

One time, she had to work at her parents stables so instead of spending the Saturday alone hard at work, she invited friends and made it a party. I think about it now and see my 16-year-old-self scraping out horse stalls and laughing with some of the best hearted kids in school and can hardly recall a day when we had more fun.

No plans on a Friday night? All you needed was Mary Anne and a car and just driving around town was a party. She was crazy in all the good ways mostly because she came from background that was crazy in all the bad ways, so she knew the difference.

Boys I dated didn’t have to worry about my brother (he barely acknowledged I existed) but Mary Anne, should they bruise my heart. And they actually did worry about her because Mary Anne was not someone you wanted to cross. I was one of the rare folks who had her undying loyalty and still am, though she lives a few states away.

And now I see Katy Rose and Sara Jane. Fortunately, Sara Jane comes from a good home and family that loves and adores her. She is respectful as the day is long and is quick to listen and do what she is told when the time comes… But that Sara Jane is a firecracker. She does not abide by injustice (Lord help any man who crosses her later in life) loves hot sauce on everything, sings at the top of her lungs even when she has never heard a song before, tells Katy to “get a grip” when she freaks out over whether or not her loose tooth is going to hurt, and then hugs her tight when a tear falls because even though her irrational fear of pain is irrational, Sara Jane loves her.

The two of them are crazy together. And it’s so much fun to watch. They are like Frick and Frack.

Together, the best parts of each personality are magnified, and it is one of those epic friendships that is just a joy to behold. They’ve been fierce friends since they first met in first grade.

In the early stages of their friendship, their different personalities used to rub each other the wrong way and they’d argue from time to time. But they both quickly decided that they didn’t like arguing with each other and so they created a code. Whenever they would get twisted up in

strength only comes through trials and maybe some hardship. Perhaps you went through something and can see now how God was with you in those days. Don’t cave to fear from enemy or lack of patience but keep letting Romans 4:17 be your promise “calling things as not as though they were” and charge on for the prize and victory!

PRAYER: I hate trials and there is no one alive who likes them but many

times hardship or pain is what we need to help us hear from you. Strengthen me Lord so I can run the race to win even when difficulties come. 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. She can be contacted at writemiller2002@yahoo.com.

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LEFT: Sara Jane and Katy Rose. RIGHT: You’ll need: Cucumbers, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill, and salt.

I’ve had a lot of friends in my life, and they’ve each been a blessing to me.

Today though, as Katy has her friend Sara Jane over for what has turned out to be a marathon sleepover (an afternoon turned into two days and that turned into just one more night and just one more day), I am watching the two of them play and can’t help but remember one particular friend from the old days.

Mediavine I was always a rule follower. With our father being a policeman, there are generally two ways you could go as a kid. My brother and sister had the

Mary was on one end of the spectrum and I was on the other. Together, we helped pull each other just enough towards the middle to balance things out.

We were a good combination. My excessive blah balanced out her little too crazy.

Mary Anne taught me how to have fun. Riding through the woods on four wheelers fun. Matching outfits fun. Electric Blue mascara and Bon Jovi as loud as it can go fun. Crazy-stupidbut-not-life-threatening-inany-way fun.

In our younger years slumber parties at her house were the kind you talk about thirty years later

an argument or riff, one of them would say “Hot Cocoa” and that would remind them both how much they mean to each other and they’d let it go and apologize.

Hot Cocoa…the brilliance in that from two so young amazes me. They are so much alike and so very different at the same time, and they love the alikeness and differentness in each other.

Theirs is the kind of friendship you can look at and just know they’re going to be old ladies together.

Old Lady Katy: “Remember that time we….”

Old Lady Sara Jane: “Sure do. Pass the hot sauce, Katy” I had my Mary Anne.

And I’m so glad Katy has her Sara Jane.

Now let’s make creamy cucumbers. This one comes together fast so don’t blink because you’ll miss it.

To make this stinking amazing dish you’ll need: Cucumbers, sour cream,

vinegar, sugar, dill, and salt. That’s it.

Stir everything together except the cucumbers. Peel and slice your cucumbers kinda thin-ish if you’ve a mind to.

If you like thicker cucumbers, or even cucumber chunks, knock yourself out. I set out to slice thin slices and then I start going down my mental to do list and my slices get progressively thicker, then I remember what I’m supposed to be doing and they get thin again. And it works.

Put cucumber slices in a bowl and pour dressing over. Stir well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to serve later.

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By CHRISTY JORDAN Southernplate.com From 2015

What is your desert?

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand

Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.

Deuteronomy 8:2 Often in life, even life of followers of Jesus, there are desert experiences where you may feel God has abandoned you. Why me Lord?

Many times, these desert times are proving ground for your faith. Maybe the enemy tries to come into your mind and say, “see this walk with God is not

good huh” and you answer back “Shut Up Devil” and march on.

Desert experiences could be betrayal by someone close, sudden unexpected death of someone not of the ‘dying age’, loss of a child before or after birth, prodigal child, loss of significant income, divorce, lose custody of your child, child lost to a cult or wrong thinking, and add to that list.

These times are not when you need to doubt God is morning but to be positive and know that the Lord hears your prayers and do your part to press in.

Temptation may come to give in but know true

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PHOTO BY JOHN RANKIN

Vivian’s 1939 yearbook photo along with the 2005 interview photo.

PHOTO BY JOHN RANKIN

18 Martin Street: The Vivian Murphy Bell Landers House.

18 Martin Street: The Vivian Murphy Bell Landers House

By JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian MADISON—After several other owners of the little house at 18 Martin Street, Vivian Murphy Bell Landers came to own it. She was recorded for an audio-only oral history interview by John Rankin and Percy Keel in her home in 2005. She told of her life before coming to live in Madison, as well as her time in Canada working for the Al-Can Highway project.

Her 45-minute interview has been preserved, along with ten others, in the Oral History Series of the Madison Memories Collection CD-ROMs, previously offered by the Madison Station Historical Preservation Society.

In the interview, Vivian stated that she was born in 1921 in Morgan County, Alabama. She appears in the 1939 Madison High School yearbook as a Senior and stated that she was a census enu-

merator in the Triana area in 1940 and in 1950.

In the 1940 census, Vivian was listed in the household of her father Frank (age 52, born in Alabama) and her mother Cordie (age 51, born in Alabama), living on the Madison County side of County Line Road.

One of her brothers in the household was listed as Dock Murphy, age 10. Dock is still associated with the area along County Line Road, as the road to Liberty Middle School east of County

Line Road is named Dock Murphy Drive.

Vivian’s account of her early life included residences in Morgan, Limestone, and Madison County, while her parents moved around as sharecroppers to various places growing mostly cotton and “sugar” cane (which for this area was probably sorghum).

The family lived for about five years in the New Haven area on the east side of today’s Jetplex, farming the land of Dr. Kyser of Madison.

She related that eventually her father accumulated enough funds to purchase 100 acres of his own land in the area. Vivian’s father died on the property after the Airport Authority had the land taken by eminent domain as he watched the bulldozers working over his former place.

Vivian said that she and her first husband Caldwell Bell came to

live in Madison in the 1950s. After her graduation in 1939 from Madison High School and later from the North Alabama Business College, Vivian found work in the law firm of Griffith & Ford in Huntsville. From there she took a job with the Army Corps of Engineers’ Chemical Warfare division, developing the arsenal complexes as a purchasing and cost accounting employee.

When Caldwell Bell was sent to Edmonton, Alberta Province of Canada, by the Corps of Engineers to work on the Alaskan – Canadian Highway, Vivian also went there for a time, but she returned after only a few months due to homesickness. Her husband followed later. Back in this area, Vivian took a job as a clerk-typist with the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, later transferring into NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as one of their

earliest female technical employees. She worked in the Property Management Division’s Logistics area as a computer systems analyst.

There she was recognized for pioneering NASA’s first on-line Property & Supply System program.

Her service in support of the Apollo – Saturn V program and the moon landing was commemorated with achievement awards signed by Wernher von Braun.

In the immediate area of 18 Martin Street, in the time before street numbers were in use, was the home of notable merchant George Washington Wise. He had married Hattie, a daughter of Madison’s first merchant, George Washington Martin. At first Mr. Wise worked with his father-in-law in Mr. Martin’s store.

Eventually Wise became owner of a large store in town, primarily in the furniture business.

PHOTO COURTSEY OF JOHN RANKIN

The photo of George Washington Wise’s now-gone house is taken from an old post card. The photo of his store was in the files of the Madison Station Historical Preservation Society.

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With a daughter entering her teens and a wife of 18 years who has a long list of chores, Lt. Jordan has decided that 29 years is long enough. He will be retiring from the Madison Police Department in July with a goal of spending time teaching his daughter to fish, play basketball, and travel to visit family. So, what will Clayton Jordan miss about his time at MPD? “I could always come to work and crack jokes because I had a captive audience. After I retire,

Continued from page 4B my audience will be limited to my wife and my comedy career will undoubtedly come to an end.”

Lt. Jordan is remembered by his fellow officers as one who was always looking for a way to help others, beaming a bright smile after pulling pranks or telling his not so great jokes, and being a solid officer.

Living by standards taught to him by his late mother, “Be a voice for those who cannot speak, fight for those who can-

not fight, and help those who cannot help themselves” Lt. Clayton Jordan has fought the good fight, been a voice for many, and lent a hand to multitudes of those he never knew. The officers and citizens of Madison are eternally grateful and forever changed because of his 29 years of dedicated service. Go forward and rest Lt., we have it from here.

Please join us in celebrating his career and accomplishments as we wish him all the best.