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MCSO: Man killed over fireworks

By JOHN FEW news@themadisonrecord.com

HARVEST – A Huntsville man was killed early Sunday morning in Harvest over a dispute involving fireworks, says the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the MCSO, deputies responded to a shooting

scene at the 100 block of Cloverbrook Drive in Harvest just after midnight. The Sheriff’s Office said a black male was found deceased in the roadway from a gunshot wound to the chest. A suspect was later apprehended and charged with capital murder.

Investigators said they deter-

mined the victim, Keelan Andrews, 38, was shot from a vehicle that was occupied by the suspect, Montae Trevius Corbett, 18, of Harvest.

Investigators believe the motive of the shooting stems from an altercation over fireworks.

Corbett’s bond is currently $75,000.

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Highsmith enters race for mayor of Madison

Play Ball!

Ninety-eight-year-old veteran throws first pitch to kickoff Trash Pandas 4th of July celebration. Page 3A

Runoff Election

Voters will finally be able to go back to the polls on Tuesday. Page 3A

EDUCATION

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

Photos courtesy Harvest Fire

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Firefighters from Harvest and Huntsville departments work to put out the blaze early Sunday morning.

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Harvest fire displaces family of four, family dog rescued

Statewide virtual school provider selected. Page 6A

Senior Spotlights

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

SPORTS

Strike Out!

COVID-19 hits a homer against the Rocket City Trash Pandas inaugural season. Page 1B

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The Knight twins at Bob Jones sign for scholarships. Page 1B

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By STAFF REPORTS HARVEST – A family of four was displaced early Sunday morning after a fire damaged their home in the 200-block of Waterbrook Lane, Harvest.

Harvest firefighters said they were responding to a high priority medical call when an additional call came in for a working structure fire.

When they arrived units reported heavy fire showing through the roof of a two story residential structure. They said firefighters from Harvest and Huntsville first fought the fire from inside, but conditions worsened and crews were forced to batle the blaze from outside the house.

No other injuries occurred, and the homeowner’s dog was successfully rescued from the structure.

Members from Monrovia, Toney, Bobo, Huntsville Fire, HEMSI, and MCSO also responded to the fire.

Broer to run for Madison City Council, District 4

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

Fortunately, no one was injured during the fire and the homeowner’s dog was rescued by firefighters.

MADISON – Madison resident Jocelyn Broer has announced her candidacy to represent District 4 on Madison City Council.

Broer has vowed that Broer her campaign will refuse any donations from developers.

A small business owner, Broer has See MASKS Page 2A

Overcash looking forward to quality time with family

MPD investigating menacing incident involving state corrections employee

By GREGG PARKER gregg.parker@madisoncountyrecord.com

By STAFF REPORTS

MADISON – Tommy Overcash will not run for reelection to Madison City Council. He has served as District 5 Councilman since 2004. “It has been my honor and great privilege to have served the residents of Madison’s District 5 and all of our fair city for the past 16 years. I am announcing today that I will not seek a fifth term,� Overcash said.

See OVERCASH Page 2A

MADISON – Madison Police said Monday they are investigating a report filed for menacing that involved an employee with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).

The incident occurred at the Chick-Fil- A, on Highway 72, in the drive-through line.

According to MPD Major John Stringer, shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday July 3, patrol See MENACING Page 2A

Tommy Overcash has been a Madison City Councilman since 2004.

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MADISON – Marc Highsmith has announced his campaign for Mayor of the City of Madison.

Highsmith, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Highsmith Colonel and combat veteran, formerly worked as an Inspector General of Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal.

Highsmith has become concerned about city government. “Too many people do not participate in our elections, See HIGHSMITH Page 2A

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too many decisions are made with too little input and even less outreach, and officials who should accept responsibility to recognize and correct problems our city faces often fail to do so,” Highsmith said.

Highsmith wants to preserve and enhance Madison’s assets. “We cannot reach the great heights … for all of our people for a bright future unless we change. It is you who can make that change happen,” he said.

He pledges “not to be in the pockets of special interest groups, PACs and ‘dark money’ groups. I will be a good steward of taxpayer money.”

“As a military officer, I took an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution, even at the risk of my own life.

When I am mayor, I promise to conduct the people’s business in full public view, seek participation of every citizen and accept responsibility not only for what I do, but for what I allow to be done.”

“After serving my country for over 21 years, I now want to serve the Madison community. I want to build a community that is inclusive to all the citizens of Madison,” he said. “Representatives … must be accountable for all their actions. It’s time for change, and I want to bring that change to Madison.”

Highsmith, 46, has taught human resources, logistics and management as adjunct professor at Alabama A&M University. He volunteers at organizations feeding the homeless and works in voter registration drives. Previously, he has served as youth leader in his churches and currently is an active member of Restoration Foursquare Church. He’s a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

As an Army officer, Highsmith led a team ensuring respectful treatment of remains of fallen warriors and civilians during overseas conflicts.

He conveyed the message

to families and offered compassionate support.

He volunteered with Friends of Africa in Djibouti, Africa and provided needed supplies to communities and taught English and teambuilding.

Highsmith has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in human resources. He received a football scholarship to Benedictine College.

He and wife Vicki have been married for 23 years.

She works as a civilian employee with the Army on the arsenal. Their daughter Ravyn is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville in communications, media and political science. Son Darius II graduated from James Clemens High School and is a sophomore studying biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; Darius wants to become a physician.

For more information, visit highsmith4mayor. com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

lived in Madison for 5.5 years. “The theme of my campaign is ‘I’m Listening,’” Broer said. “Voters need to know that their elected officials are hearing their concerns, and I’m already speaking with my neighbors across District 4.”

“I’ll have their backs on the issue most important to them,” she said.

The Broer campaign platform follows a definite approach: * Sustainable growth -“As a small business owner, I know the importance of fiscal responsibility. We should be growing revenue and value for Madison residents, not problems. We achieve this by growing in a smart way, which will allow us to maintain our

quality of life,” Broer said. * An innovative education system – “It’s no secret that Madison has the best public schools in North Alabama, and, as your voice on the city council, I will make certain we stay on top. It’s important for our property values, but mostly, it’s important for our kids,” she said. * Accountability in local government – “In order for our local government to maintain trust with the public, we must be transparent on the policies, processes and outcomes that affect our communities,” Broer said. “I promise you this: I will never accept donations from developers.”

Broer wants all residents to feel connected. “I believe that happens when we are

all informed and involved in local government. Busy moms and dads should be able to focus on their families, jobs and businesses and know that their elected officials will have their backs.”

“Whether you’ve lived in Madison 50 years or five minutes, I am listening to you,” she said.

Broer reminded residents about important deadlines for municipal elections: Register to vote

by Aug. 20. Submit absentee ballots by Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. Voters must be a resident of Madison by July 26 to participate in the Aug. 25 municipal election.

To speak with or contact the candidate, call 601-2628439 or visit JocelynForMadison.com.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the extension to the ‘Safer at home’ order last week.

State’s ‘Safer at home’ order extended through July 31, other measures may follow

By STAFF REPORTS MONTGOMERY – The state’s “safer at home” order aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 was set to expire Friday, but has been extended through July 31, even as new infections and hospitalizations for the disease hit record highs.

Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced the extension at a news conference in Montgomery last week, and Ivey warned that if cases continue to increase more restrictions may be necessary.

“We are still in the thick of this virus disease, and it is deadly,” Ivey said.

“We’re learning to live with this disease, and we need to continue to do what we need to do to avoid another stay-at-home order.”

Other states experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have tightened restrictions. Texas shut down bars; Arizona closed bars, delayed school reopenings and ordered masks to be worn in public; and Florida and California also recently backtracked on the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions.

Alabama’s ongoing order restricts visitation at hospitals and nursing homes, requires retail stores to be limited to a 50% occupancy rate, requires that restaurants and bars separate tables by at least 6 feet, requires that those in non-work gatherings maintain a 6-foot distance between people of different households, and requires that social distancing and sanitation guidelines be followed by employers, educational facilities, child care facilities and close-contact service providers.

Other than the expiration date, the only change in the order announced is a slight broadening of visitation at hospitals and long-term care facilities. In addition to allowing visitation for “certain compassionate care situations such as maternity, end-of-life, and support for persons with disabilities,” the new order also allows

Menacing officers responded to a report of an armed subject at the Chick-Fil-A. Officers learned that the suspect allegedly began shouting about the vehicle the victim was in not pulling far enough forward.

“At some point the victim got out of the vehicle,

but did not approach the suspect’s vehicle,” Stringer said. The suspect allegedly displayed a pistol.

“Officers on scene learned the suspect was an employee of ADOC at Limestone Correctional Facility,” Stringer said.

“A Madison Police Patrol

Overcash

“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,” he said.

Overcash grew up in Starkville, Miss.

His father was a professor at Mississippi State University, and his mother taught English in Starkville City Schools. Tommy Overcash and Debbie Mullendore married in 1980.

Tommy earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Mississippi State and a master’s in engineering management from Florida Institute of Technology.

“When Debbie, Cameron and I moved to Madison in the spring of 1985, we joined less than 6,000 other residents in a sleepy little suburb. How times have changed!” Overcash said. “The births of Chandler and Mason weeks after our move brought Madison’s population up by two.”

The Overcashes have experienced the formation of Madison City Schools, construction of Madison Hospital, expansion of Palmer Park and development of Dublin Park, along with miles of new roads, greenways and dog parks. He witnessed the city’s solid financial footing with an AA+ bond rating and acquisition of a minor league baseball team.

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visitation “where the presence of a caregiver would facilitate appropriate care.”

Ivey said there is evidence the recent surge in cases was the result of Memorial Day gatherings.

“If we continue going in the wrong direction and the hospitals are not able to handle the capacity, then we’re going to reserve the right to come back and reverse course,” Ivey said.

Ivey stressed that people should stay at home when possible, practice social distancing when in public, and wash hands frequently.

“And when you’re in public, for goodness sake, wear a mask. Dr. Harris and I could order you to wear a mask, but it would be next to impossible to enforce,” she said. “But you know, you shouldn’t have to order somebody to do what is in your own best interest and that of the folks that you care about.”

Harris said the percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive is almost 11%, its highest point.

“That means we know we have increasing transmission going on in the community,” Harris said.

He said hospitalizations are also at their highest point, with 750 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, another 300 hospitalized and awaiting test results, and 275 intensive care beds available statewide.

He said the risk for people 65 and older is particularly high.

“Seniors who are infected with this disease have about a 1 in 9 chance of not surviving. That’s a tragedy,” Harris said.

Like Ivey, Harris emphasized the importance of face coverings in reducing transmission of the virus.

“We know that face coverings aren’t perfect and they don’t prevent everything, but we do know that they limit your chance of giving the infection to someone else if you have it, and as we know many people who can spread the disease don’t even know they are infected,” he said.

Supervisor responded and made contact with the suspect and spoke with an ADOC supervisor at the Limestone Correctional Facility.”

He said the MPD is still investigating the incident. No charges have been made so far.

“Madison is blessed to have many active and involved citizens, city department heads among the best in their field and city employees who work daily to keep Madison moving forward in the right direction,” Overcash said. “The current administration and City Council work each and every day to improve our quality of life, ensure smart growth, pursue economic development and tackle tough traffic issues.”

With extensive community service, Tommy is a member Madison Optimist Club, Madison Friends of the Library, Madison Station Historical Preservation Society, Madison Arts Council, Madison Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Madison Beautification and Tree Board, Huntsville/Madison County Botanical Gardens and Huntsville Madison County Land Trust.

Currently, he works as a Senior Software/Systems Engineer with Willbrook Solutions at NASA on the SLS program.

The Overcashes are members of Asbury United Methodist Church.

The Overcashes have three sons. Cameron and wife Destanie of Denver, Colo.; Chandler and Sarah of Tuscaloosa; and Mason and Ashley of Madison. Tommy and Debbie’s grandchildren are Noah Catherine, Weston, Micah, Laeth, River and Margaret Anne.

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Jeff Sessions Ninety-eight-year-old WWII veteran Ross Malone, Jr. kicked off the Rocket City Trash Pandas 4th of July weekend celebration at Toyota Field on Friday. He threw the first pitch for an exhibition game between two American Legion Post 229 sponsored teams, the Mayhem and Mambas. Ross served in England, Holland, Belgium and France during the war. He was with the US Army 973rd Combat Support Group serving for four years. He landed on Normandy Beach a week after the Allied Invasion. Ross played baseball with Jackie Robinson and Roy Campenella during summer baseball professional baseball breaks. He is pictured below with the American Legion Post 229 Honor Guard, who presented the colors at Toyota Field prior to the celebration.

Postponed runoff election will be held Tuesday, July 14 The election will decide who will face Doug Jones for US Senate in November

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Voters will finally get the chance to choose who will face Doug Jones in the state’s US Senatie race this November. The runoff election, which was originally scheduled for March 31, was moved to July 14 because of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Voters will decide between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville, who held a slight lead in the first primary election.

In Madison County, voters will also held decide the Republican contest between Beth Kellum and Will Smith for

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A Democratic runoff will decide the race between Violet Edwards and Jeshenry Malone for Madison County Commission District 6.

The deadline to register to vote in July’s primary runoff was June 29.

Absentee ballot applications have to be submitted by July 9. The absentee ballots are due back to the absentee election manager’s office by close of business July 13, which is also the last day to postmark an absentee ballot.

Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded online at www.madisoncountyvotes.com or requested by visiting or calling the Absentee Election Manager’s office.

For questions regarding voter registration or to confirm your polling location, call (256)532-3510.

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Huntsville awarded NCAA Division I South Regional Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship for 2021

By STAFF REPORTS

The skies were rocking over Toyota Field on Saturday. The Rocket City Trash Pandas held their 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Madison. Thousands attended the patriotic extravaganza and fireworks show that featured games, family activities, food and the largest fireworks show in the Huntsville-Madison area.

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Sports Commission (HSC) has been awarded the NCAA Division I South Regional Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship for 2021.

The event will take place at the new John Hunt Cross Country Running Park on November 12, 2021 and will bring an estimated 600 athletes, coaches and staff to Huntsville.

“The opportunity to host major championships, like the Cross Country South Regional, is what we envisioned when we invested in the redevelopment of John Hunt Park,” said Tommy Battle, Mayor of Huntsville.

“This is one of the finest running courses in the country, and we look forward to welcoming

this NCAA event in 2021.”

The University of North Alabama (UNA) will act as the host school for the Championship and the City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department will assist the Huntsville Sports Commission in event operations.

“The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Committee is excited the South Regional Cross Country Championship will be heading to the city of Huntsville in the fall of 2021. The University of North Alabama and Huntsville Sports Commission are fully committed to hosting and providing a quality championship experience at the John Hunt cross country facility for the student-athletes participating in the south region-

al.” – Milan Donley, Committee Chair and University of Kansas administrator The NCAA Division I South Regional Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship has an approximate economic impact of $750,000 to the city of Huntsville.

“The HSC is thrilled that NCAA has selected Huntsville for the Division I South Regional Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship. The HSC has already begun plans to ensure this is a stellar championship experience,” said Ralph Stone, Executive Director for the Huntsville Sports Commission. “We are happy that UNA shared our vision and commitment in hosting this event and look forward to future opportunities with the NCAA.”

There is still time to help with “River of Hope” There is still time left to be part of the permanent rock garden being established in Dublin Park. The project, call “River of Hope” is pulling together several non-profit agencies, local government entities, the businesses community, and local families who want to share a message of hope. Headed by Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), the project was created to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The River of Hope is being built out of stones painted by local families and businesses. MVP is asking participants to paint their rock with a positive one-word message of hope and resilience as our community comes together to overcome the COVID pandemic, or they can honor a special person in your life who has inspired them during the pandemic by painting their name on a rock. The stones can be picked up and dropped off at the four stone depots: on Tuesdays at the Madison Public Library and Discovery Middle School, and Wednesdays at Dublin Park and Posh Mommy and Baby Too. Volunteers will be assembling the River through July 11 on “Bill’s Hill” in Dublin Park. Below are some fun photos of volunteers working to create the stones for the river and beginning to assemble it. For more information about the “River of Hope” and how to help with the project, visit www. madison-visionary-partners.square.site. Here are some fun scenes of volunteers constructing the site.

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The staff at Madison Hospital gathered recently to celebrate a momentous occasion: the first triplets delivered at the hospital.

The Whalen triplets were born June 8, about six weeks early. Dr. Mark Purvis of OB-GYN Associates performed the C-section delivery, assisted by Dr. Rachel Acuff. Baby Knox was discharged from the Level II Special Care Nursery on June 20; Ryker and Nash went home Thursday, June 25, with parents Mark and Tiffany Whalen of Moulton. Madison Hospital reports that all are doing great.

HONEST • DEPENDABLE • REALIABLE • SERVICE The Madison Police Department and Madison Fire and Rescue recently made one young birthday boy’s day a little extra special. On Sunday, June 28, officer with the MPD and Madison firefighters were able to visit Lincoln Adams at his 3rd birthday celebration in the Oxford subdivision. Loud noises are uncomfortable for him, so they held a silent parade. “We hope you had an awesome day because we enjoyed being a part of it with you!” Madison Police Chief David Jernigan said in a social media post wishing Lincoln a happy 3rd birthday.

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SPECIAL WAY TO SAY THANK YOU - The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Team jumped Thursday onto the campus of Madison Hospital o salute healthcare workers across the nation and to thank the local healthcare professionals enduring perseverance. “Thank you US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade for honoring us with this patriotic and touching tribute,” a social media post from Madison Hospital stated.

MADISON STREET FESTIVAL CANCELED - For the first time in many years, the streets in downtown Madison will be silent the first Saturday in October. The Madison Street Festival has been canceled for 2020. The event is Madison’s premier and largest annual celebration of art, music, arts and crafts, food and entertainment. It is also been a great opportunty to show off Madison’s historic downtown area to visitors. Organizers say the festival has been canceled due to global health concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MADISON – 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.

All guests will be able to sit in the outfield of Toyota Field and are encouraged to bring blankets, as no chairs will be allowed. CDC compliant social distancing guidelines will be in place.

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.

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Michael Guthrie claims salutatorian title at Bob Jones

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Michael Bartlett Guthrie has earned the title of 2020 salutatorian at Bob Jones High School.

Bob Jones Principal Sylvia Lambert officially informed Guthrie about his honor and asked him to deliver a speech at graduation.

Guthrie had plotted his academic records, so his honor wasn’t a surprise.

“I had moved into rank 2 after the last semester of my junior year, so I knew that as long as I made A’s in my remaining classes, I would likely end high school as the salutatorian,” he said.

Guthrie’s main goal was to challenge himself by taking as many AP and

college classes as possible.

He ‘spread himself thin’ in academics while also trying to balance extracurriculars and socializing.

“I tried to find the most efficient ways to learn material, do homework and prepare for tests.

Taking challenging classes in a wide range of subjects helped me narrow down what I wanted to pursue in the future, as well as allowed me to have intelligent conversation outside my field of preferred study,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie achieved a GPA of 5.428. His commendations include Presidential Scholar Candidate, National Merit Finalist, Seal of Biliteracy and National Advanced Placement Scholar Award.

The National Merit Finalist award will help

Guthrie the most because he is guaranteed a full scholarship, study abroad opportunities and an additional stipend at the University of Alabama. “(These factors) give me a great chance to graduate college debt-free,” he said.

Guthrie served as President of Chess Club and participated in Science National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society, Chess Team, Math Team, Model UN and Taekwondo Club.

With Madison City Chess League, he volunteered as coach for Rainbow Elementary School and All Star East Chess Club. He is a U.S. Chess Federation certified tournament director.

The University of Alabama is Michael’s choice for college, where

he will study chemical engineering. “Chemical engineers play a role in practically every process, so my future job opportunities as a chemical engineer could be flexible. I, of course, enjoy both chemistry and math, but chemical engineering is a fantastic major for keeping one’s options open in the future,” he said.

“With a chemical engineering degree, it is possible to go straight into the work force, pursue any number of master’s degrees, go to medical school, be a patent lawyer and probably some other things I’m forgetting. There are just so many different possibilities,” Guthrie said.

Michael’s parents are Todd Guthrie and Ranae Bartlett.

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Michael Guthrie is the 2020 salutatorian at Bob Jones High School.

Stellar grades place Duan as Bob Jones valedictorian

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Joy Duan has earned the outstanding distinction of 2020 valedictorian at Bob Jones High School.

About a week before graduation, Bob Jones Principal S yl v i a

Lambert called Duan with the good news.

“When I found out I was valedictorian, I was definitely happy but also a little nervous because I would need to prepare a speech,” Duan said.

Duan’s motive for taking so many advanced placement or AP classes or compiling top-ranking

grades was not to achieve valedictorian status. “I wanted a high GPA so I could qualify for scholarships and competitive programs at universities,” she said.

“Overall, I also appreciate the challenge that AP classes offer … learning the class topics in more detail,” Duan said.

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Joy Duan is the 2020 valedictorian at Bob Jones High School.

Away from campus, Duan volunteered at Land Trust of North Alabama, along with Huntsville, Madison and Crestwood hospitals to observe department procedures. She started studying piano as a sixyear-old and now serves as church pianist.

Her parents are Yiwen Duan and Hang Yuan.

Her brother, 22-yearold Kevin Duan, was Bob Jones salutatorian in 2016. Kevin’s achievement motivated Joy to

work for similar honors.

Joy will attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham in their Early Medical School Acceptance Program or EMSAP. “I plan on majoring in immunology; my interest in this major has arisen largely due to COVID-19.

Reading about immune responses to the coronavirus has fueled this interest,” she said.

Bob Jones had 440 graduating seniors for the 2019-2020 school year.

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“It wasn’t until the beginning of my senior year that becoming the valedictorian seemed like something tangible and reachable, rather than a concept to be considered in the future.”

Duan’s final GPA rounded to 5.44.

Duan’s major awards National Merit Finalist, Yale Book Award, Seal of Biliteracy, National AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist.

Of all her honors, she is proudest of the Yale Book Award. Duan’s teachers nominated her. “It meant a lot that they thought highly enough of me. My teachers are some of my favorite people on this planet,” Duan said.

At Bob Jones, Duan served as President of Science National Honor Society and Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society; Vice President, Spanish Honor Society; Service Project Coordinator, National Honor Society; and a member of Mu Alpha Theta and National English Honor Society.

She also participated with Student Ambassadors and Math Team. Instructing math sessions with the Beast Academy program was among Duan’s all-time favorite volunteering positions.

By MARY SELL Alabama Daily News The Alabama State Department of Education has selected a company called SchoolsPLP to provide a statewide virtual learning option for K-12 students in the upcoming school year.

Details of the contract with SchoolsPLP weren’t immediately available, but a spokesman for ALSDE said an emergency contract was issued. The school year begins next month, and school systems must have in-person and at-home education options as the state continues to see the number COVID-19 cases climb.

Arizona-based SchoolsPLP “is an online educational ecosystem where all aspects of eLearning are inter-connected,” according to its website.

In May, Alabama Daily News reported that ALSDE wanted a statewide virtual learning option for K-12 students whose parents may not want them to return to traditional classrooms. The online platform will also be an option should school systems have to close their physical doors again as they did in March.

Nine companies last month responded to ALSDE’s request for proposals.

The department wants the virtual option available to families in August.

Recently, State Superintendent Eric Mackey announced a “road map” for school reopenings, which will include a combination of in-person and distance-learning options in response to the coronavirus. He said the upcoming school year will be “the most difficult” the state has faced.

According to surveying done across the state, Mackey said about 15% of parents are not comfortable with sending their children back to schools, in many cases because they have underlying health conditions or because they live in a household with a person who is at high risk for COVID-19 complications.

State officials and educators have acknowledged that one of the challenges of at-home learning during the pandemic has been a lack of high-speed internet in some parts of the state.

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Senior Spotlight – Emma Leigh Marietta Wright

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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.

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Senior Spotlight – Rachel Morgan White

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Rachel Morgan White is a graduating senior at Bob Jones High School.

“I enjoyed my health internship class most because, before everywhere went on lockdown, we were allowed to shadow real healthcare professionals in the hospital,” White said. “Despite the shutdown, I still enjoyed learning about the human body and how to help the sick.”

White served as a section leader and drum major in Bob Jones Patriot Band.

In addition, she was a member of the track team, National Honor Society, National Technical Society and Tri-M. She achieved a 4.0 GPA. Rachel’s parents are Dennis and Lawanda White. Rachel has one sister, Hannah who is 27 years old.

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MADISON—Emma Leigh Marietta Wright is a graduating senior at Bob Jones High School.

“Some of my favorite subjects included these four, but these aren’t the limits. Astronomy … because of not only my teacher but also the content we learned was just mind-blowing,” Wright said.

“There are so many things we have yet to discover about the universe and about our own galaxy. The possibilities are practically endless,” she said.

In computer class, she “learned about different types of malware and how they can infest your computer and what people do with them, how they’re created and why they can destroy a PC in minutes. We also learned how to work with coding and make our own games using Unity and Python, which was really fun,” Wright said.

“I really enjoyed my 11th-grade history class. Mr. Cory Wright was one of the best history teachers I had,” Wright said. “Mr. Wright made things so fun and interesting to learn about and had plenty of stories to tell us since he’s a part-time officer.”

Multimedia publications also was a topranked class for Wright. “It was a blast to brainstorm ideas for our literary magazine. My teacher, Mrs. Brandy Panagos, was a fantastic teacher!” Wright said.

“It was always fun and exciting to walk into (the multimedia) room, see so many smiling faces and get ready for class. It was one of the few classes I never wanted to miss,” Wright said.

Wright was a member of the Green Power race team during eighth and ninth grades. She also participated with Art Club and “Patriot Pages,” the online news

Rachel Morgan White is a graduating senior at Bob Jones High School.

site at Bob Jones with articles, photography, video and animations.

Her parents are Brian and Debbie Wright, and the Bob Jones graduate has one brother, 12-year-old John.

Emma Leigh Marietta Wright will enroll at the University of North Alabama to pursue a computer science degree “so I can go into programming and game development one day.”

“I really want to make a shoutout to all of my teachers I had in high school -- to say, ‘Thank you,’ all so much for a fantastic set of four years,” Wright said. “I feel so happy when you said, ‘Hello,’ to me when I continued on, even out of your class.”

That courtesy “let me know you care, and it means a lot! I wish you all the best of luck the next years you plan to teach at Bob Jones. It’s a fantastic school. I pray that the next generation and beyond of students enjoys it as much as I did,” Wright said.

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While at Bob Jones, Jackson most enjoyed attending his history classes.

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MADISON—Kalli Renee House is a graduating senior at Bob Jones High School.

“I enjoy working with sciences and health sciences. They tend to be interesting to me, and I plan to further my knowledge in these subjects throughout college,” House said.

“I have been in Bob Jones Color Guard and Bob Jones Winter Guard for all four years of high school,” House said. She participated in National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. Her GPA was 4.33.

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MADISON - “I’m extremely disappointed we will not be playing baseball in this stadium this year, but we will survive and just have to wait a bit longer.”

Those words came from Rocket City Trash Pandas’ CEO and principal owner Ralph Nelson during a press conference inside SportsMED Stadium Club at Toyota Field as he announced that Major League Baseball has decided not to host Minor League Baseball in 2020.

According to a memo from Major League Baseball, this is the first time in the history of MLB there will be a summer without Minor League Baseball and the decision leaves no uncertainty of what the current season will or will not be.

Nelson has sent a letter to the 1,900 season ticket holders about their options on their purchase and added, “I met with the staff on this very spot and challenged them as we’re no longer a baseball company- we have become an event and merchandise company.”

In the last 30 days there have been 26 different events held at Toyota Field and utilizing the facility in this capacity was part of the original plan among the 30-year partnership with the City of Madison. Only three staff employees have been laid off, according to Nelson, who praised his staff as the best he’s ever worked with.

“We’ve known this unofficially for a while and met with the staff a month ago,” said Nelson.

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Ralph Nelson CEO and owner of the Rocket City Trash Pandas met with the news media in the SportsMED Stadium Club at Toyota Field to announce the 2020 season of baseball for the Trash Pandas and all of Minor League Baseball will not be held. to help during this challenging time. We have some big decisions to make concerning spon-

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MADISON - For the first time in their lives, twin sisters Frances and Kamryn Knight will be headed in different directions in both educational and athletic endeavors. At a recent signing ceremony at Bob Jones, the Knights put their names on scholarship offers to further their education and athletic skills.

Frances chose to sign with Belhaven University of Jackson, Miss. while Kamryn put her name on a scholarship to attend Lemoyne-Owen University located in Memphis, Tenn. Frances was a multi-event sprinter for the Lady Patriots track team. Kamryn was a two-year team captain for the Bob Jones girl’s basketball team.

“I spent a lot of my last year in high school concentrating on my studies and sharpening my basketball skills to earn a scholarship as my mother couldn’t afford to send us to college, so I worked hard to help,” said Kamryn of her signing with the NCAA Div. II Magicians.

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Cotton Row Run has been canceled due to COVID-19

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com HUNTSVILLE- The surprise and disappointing announcement came from the Huntsville Track Club that the 2020 Cotton Row Run has been cancelled.

The annual 10-5K race event in downtown Huntsville had been rescheduled for Labor Day, Sept. 9 from its original date of Memorial Day, May 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Huntsville Track Club and race organizers felt with the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing coronavirus it was in the best interest of runners, volunteers, and spectators to cancel the event for this year and look to running the annual event on May 31, 2021.

Beginning in 1980, the Cotton Row Run has been an annual spectacle on Memorial Day and had grown into one of, it not the biggest community event in North Alabama with the race touted as one of the best 10K races in the Southeast.

Current registered runners have two options- Defer registration to next year’s race or receive an electronic refund to the original payment method.

If a participant wants to defer their registration, you do not need to do anything further as your registration will automatically be entered for next year’s races. If a refund is requested, you must send an e-mail to the CRR race director Donna Palumbo, at cottonrowrun@huntvsilletrackclub.org, by Sept. 1.

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The Madison Parks and Recreation is three weeks into their adult rec Summer volleyball season. The report the current standings are: 1. Torch Block Party 6-0, 2. Super Friends 4-2, 3. Tie between Tune Squad and Serv-ivors 3-3, 5. Nothing But Net 2-4, and 6.

All About That Ace 0-6. They Fall season will start Aug. 11. For information about how to sign-up, go to www.madisonal.gov/1164/ Adult-Programs.

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MADISON - Running can be hard, but it can also be fun- running trails can be intimidating, but also fun.

No matter who you are, your running can benefit from a smile and relaxed attitude and many times those facets of running can be accomplished by a trail run.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned competitor, your body and mind can benefit from an intentional fun run on a trail. Maybe it’s ditching the GPS watch to enjoy the scenery or maybe you’ll thrive in a bigger group of friends who also enjoy the trails. No matter the reason for doing so, running with friends, and deviation from your normal routine or just running with a twist can all occur on a trail run.

“Summer is the perfect time to hit the trails as the trees provide shade to cool you off when the temperatures soar and you’ll have some grand opportunities for some viewing of nature along with your workout,” said Dink Taylor, owner of Fleet Feet Huntsville. “If you’ve always trained on the roads instead of trails, the different style of running can be intimidating.”

Taylor, who is an expert and longtime elite runner, and most running experts have suggestions on getting through the intimidation of running a trail and how to enjoy the exercise within nature.

First of all, forget a pace of your run like you set while on a road race. Time is not the most critical point of trail running- instead, just set out with the intention of finishing a particular route. Taylor added, “The fluctuating terrain will require you to slow down and even stop at some points in order to stay safe. Most experienced trail runners walk up steep inclines.”

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Many runners are taking the plunge into trail runs enjoying the natural scenery while getting a great workout. There are many facets of trail running that need to be garnered to for safety and enjoyment. trail at least four feet ahead of you in order to avoid a fall, especially if you’re running alone. Experts suggest leave the electronic devices at home as trail safety is most important. Taylor agreed and said, “It’s a good idea to go without earbuds especially in a new trail, so that you can tune into the nature sounds around you.”

Elite runners understand how important running form is during any run, but especially on trails.

Uneven surfaces of the trails won’t allow a runner to maintain the same running forms that are used on roads. Experts suggest- on steep hills, run tall and avoid bending over at the hips and dropping your head, which is the natural way of accommodating the terrain. Take short steps, drive with your arms and don’t hesitate to walk when needed.

Listen to your body, according to Taylor who suggests to pay attention to your own needs and make sure the trail run is safe and if you feel any abnormalities to have those checked out by an expert. Self-protection goes along with the fact an athlete needs to be

strong and agile to navigate a said course or event. In trail running, strength is certainly important as you will be navigating varied terrain, which in turn requires balance and strength in many ways that are not demanded on the road.

That facet causes for the necessity to have strength-training incorporating exercises to help you avoid injury and be better prepared for the challenges on the trail. Due to the varied running needed to navigate trails, runners should expect some type of soreness of the different muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and joints.

“When nature calls, get as far as you can from the trail to avoid embarrassing encounters with other runners, hikers of cyclists who are using the trail,” said Taylor. “Having to deal with the call of nature is nothing new for trail runners.”

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Frances was part of three relay teams for the Patriots while also participating in the 100, 200 and 400-meter individual sprints. She was the squad’s No. 1 runner in the 400-m and began track in the eighth grade. “I took off my ninth grade season to upgrade my schoolwork and then came back at Bob Jones to earn a scholarship,” said the 5-3, 130-pound Frances who has a 3.09 grade point average and will study pre-med in college with a dream of becoming an OBGYN. Born fraternal twins to Aylicia Smith-Knight

and Willie Knight, the twins have three younger siblings ages 15, 11 and 4.

Frances and Kamryn are self-described “night and day” as personalities, but are very supportive of one another and very competitive. They don’t dress alike and don’t have similar hair styles, but one aspect of their lives is certainly solid and true- they help one another.

“I used to time Frances in her sprints while she would rebound for me in my shooting workouts,” said Kamryn. “In school, we tutored each other. She would ask me for help in math while I looked to her to assist me about history.”

“Our mother was excited and very happy at our signing as she always dreamed of us going to college,” said Frances.

“She would always open my mail I received from schools interested in my attending college and she would take pictures of my mail and send to me. She was always excited at the idea of college for both of us.”

“I’m proud of Frances as I was always there at track meets supporting her and she is my best friend,” added Kamryn.

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MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce last week said the annual Madison Business Expo and Kids Day will be canceled for 2020. Held in July each year, the Expo has been the signature event for the Chamber. Organizers said they plan to host the event again in 2021.

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By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—The front lawn of Bill McGahey’s home in Madison proudly has both the American flag and POW/MIA flag.

McGahey wants everyone to remember prisoners of war and those missing in action. “…

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In 1984, he retired after 20 years of service, including his combat tour in Vietnam from April 1968 until April 1969.

McGahey joined the Air Force in November 1963, the month in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

“I was sitting in a lecture on basic training when JFK was assassinated,” McGahey said. “That

was an unreal moment.

What a way to start your military career.”

McGahey originally was a nuclear weapons technician and eventually became an aircraft munitions loader. In 1965, he was assigned to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colo.

On April 1, 1968 – April Fool’s Day – he received orders to report to Vietnam by month’s end.

He was assigned to 16th Special Operations Squadron at Ubon, Thailand.

He would become an aerial gunner on the first AC-130 gunship designed to disrupt the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The airplane was armed with four 762-mm miniguns and four 20-mm Gatling guns.

McGahey flew on 116 combat missions. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross and six Air Medals.

“Every mission was a little different. We got hit a couple of times (with anti-

BIO Air Force Master Sergeant Bill McGahey.  Assigned to 16th Special Operations Squadron at Ubon, Thailand.  Worked as NCO-In-Charge of 394th Munitions Area at Vandenberg AFB, Calif.  Earned a Distinguished Flying Cross and six Air Medals.

aircraft fire),” McGahey said.

In 1968 over Laos, their aircraft was looking for enemy vehicles and (encountered) intense antiaircraft fire. One 37-mm shell went in front … another behind the airplane.

One shell penetrated the airplane’s center -- right through the belly.

The shell’s concussion blew the backdoor open.

McGahey was the back gunner that night.

Fortunately, no one was injured. The aircraft had enough fuel to safely return to Ubon.

“That was probably the most memorable type thing,” McGahey said.

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Bill McGahey, who reached the rank of Air Force Master Sergeant, works on an airplane’s Gatling gun in 1968 in Ubon, Thailand.

“It was a shock to everybody.” The airplane now is located at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

McGahey returned to Lowry and then arrived at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. in 1978. He was NCO-

In-Charge of the 394th Munitions Area when he retired there six years later.

He worked for Lockheed Martin at Vandenberg and retired as Operations Safety Engineer in 2007

after 23 years. He moved to Madison in 2008.

His wife of 47 years, Judy, died Dec. 31, 2014 from cancer. Their daughters, Kimberly LeChien and Deborah Brooks, live in Madison. Son Daniel lives in Lompoc, Calif. McGahey has seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

McGahey, 76, belongs to American Legion, Post 229 of Madison; Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1067; and CASA of Madison County. He likes cars and traveling.

He supports commemoration of 50 years since the Vietnam War. McGahey is involved with Huntsville’s Vietnam War Lecture Series.

“It was one of those wars that we really shouldn’t have got into,” McGahey said. “Too much politics in that war.”

Note: This article appeared in the June 17 edition of the “Redstone Rocket.” This article was written by “Redstone Rocket” editor Skip Vaughn and reprinted by permission. ( s k i p. va u g h n @ t h e re d stonerocket.com)

The history of 116 Martin Street – The Martin - Brewer House MADISON—The house on the east side of Garner Street and the south side of Martin Street, at 116 Martin Street, was built around 1880 for George Washington Martin’s son Berry Leeman Martin.

Berry’s middle name was in honor of his mother’s father, William Leeman, owner of Leeman’s Ferry and namesake of the Leeman’s Ferry Road in Huntsville.

Berry married Mary Parker in Marion, Alabama, on November 11, 1886, and was the Madison

railroad depot agent in 1889 and the 1890s before his transfer to a station in northeastern Mississippi at Iuka in 1898. His mother, Nancy Leeman Martin (wife of George Washington Martin, Madison’s first store owner and lot owner), at age 60 was tragically struck and killed by the train in April of 1891 when she started to cross the tracks near the depot at the Church Street and Main Street junction.

One of Berry’s sisters, Hassie Martin (a twin of Hattie Martin) died in December of 1917 in Ft. Worth, Texas, when a train stuck their automo-

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bile as she, her husband, and her son were crossing the tracks there. Another of Berry’s siblings, Logan East Martin, was struck and killed by lightning as a young adult. The Martin family had its share of tragedies, as well as joys.

By 1920 Berry’s house was sold to Joel Lee Brewer, who served as Mayor of Madison 19231927. Joel was born in Kentucky of a family with Colonial Virginia roots that had migrated through North Carolina before going to Kentucky.

Joel owned and operated the Brewer Cotton Gin, on the north side of the railroad tracks (still standing, but just barely) behind the Animal Trax store and the North Alabama Gas Company buildings.

Joel’s wife was Katie A. Watkins, daughter of James Albert Watkins and Martha Caruthers Martin.

Martha (“Mattie”) was a sister of Berry Leeman Martin and a daughter of George Washington Martin. Joel Lee Brewer’s father-in-law was a trustee of Madison High School when it was incorporated in 1895. Joel and Katie Watkins Brewer are both buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.

They produced five children: Watkins Lee (never married); Martha Kathryn (married Andrew Lanier); Joe Allen (married Mary Belle Smith), Alice Elizabeth (married Henry Lee Hilson); and John Norman (married Mary Alice McCutcheon).

Kathryn’s marriage to a Lanier was not the first interconnection of the

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PARKER CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR BILL DEISS 28670 POWELL ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35756 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 A.M.

ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL 786 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-864-0788 SUNDAY 8:30 A.M. /11 A.M. /5 P.M. WEDNESDAY 12 P.M. GOSPEL BRIGHT STAR FULL GOSPEL 5167 WALL TRIANA HWY MADISON, ALA. 256-864-8072

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Tomato Mozzarella Melts When the Garden is coming in, you’ll find these on my plate throughout the week. I serve them as a side dish with supper and often have a plate full for lunch. This is one of my favorite summer dishes, taking advantage of those fresh flavors in an uncomplicated, delicious way. They’re super easy, fuss free, and done in no time at all.

Best yet, if you have a garden, chances are most of the ingredients are right outside your door.

You’ll need: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil (fresh or dried), and kosher salt (or table salt if that’s all you have).

I’m using Roma tomatoes, but you can use garden tomatoes if you like.

You can also just use shredded mozzarella if that is what you have on hand. I have basil grow-

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INGREDIENTS Tomatoes* Fresh Mozzarella sliced Fresh Basil torn (or dried basil) Kosher Salt or table salt INSTRUCTIONS Slice tomatoes into thick slices (if using smaller tomatoes, just slice in half). Place on metal pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or in 500-degree oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven and top with slices of mozzarella and basil. Return to oven for 2-4 more minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.

Serve warm. *For tomatoesIf using Roma, slice in half down the center. If using Garden tomatoes, slice in thick 1/2 -3/4-inch slices.

Serving Size: This will serve as many as you allow tomatoes for. I usually allow two slices per person. This is one of those recipes that you can just adjust the quantities based on how many you want to make, which is why it makes a perfect lunch for one!

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

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You’ll need tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil (fresh or dried), and kosher salt (or table salt if that’s all you have).

ing in my sunroom right now, but I wouldn’t think twice about using dried basil or dried Italian seasoning on these.

If using Roma tomatoes, slice them in half lengthwise. If using garden tomatoes, slice them 1/2-3/4 inches thick. Place in metal pan and sprinkle tops with kosher salt. Be sure you use a metal pan for this because we are going to be cooking it pretty rapidly under a very high heat and glass just isn’t designed to be cooked with in that way.

Place under the broiler on high and cook for anywhere from 3-5 minutes, watching carefully.

I cook mine until it gets lightly wrinkled on the skin. You can just cook it just long enough to heat it through if you like though.

I love tomatoes in any cooked form, but don’t care at all for raw tomatoes. I’m weird like that.

Actually, I’m weird in many other ways too, but today we’ll focus on my odd raw tomato aversion.

If you’d rather not cook it under the broiler like I do, you can just put it in a 500-degree oven for 5-7 minutes.

Remove tomatoes from oven and top with slices of fresh mozzarella and bits of torn basil. (remember, you can also just sprinkle with some dried basil or dried Italian seasoning) Return to oven for just a couple of minutes, until cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

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LEFT: Place your sliced tomatoes in a metal pan and sprinkle tops with kosher salt. RIGHT: Place under the broiler on high and cook for anywhere from 3-5 minutes, watching carefully. Then top with slices of fresh mozzarella and bits of torn basil and return to oven until cheese is melted.

Keep Dancing

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28 Help me Jesus, is the response to most calls to businesses during this COVID-19. If you are not used to waiting or have an important issue it can potentially infuriate you to no end. In the human sense you may want to pop a cork.

Recently when I had an issue with this as I waited

on hold in what seems forever I started dancing and singing this Bible verse in a tune I made up just to cope with the frustration building up inside of me. Have you been there and at times you just lose it? You try not to. Be still. Take heart. It might be trying to get important paperwork, do banking, get a driver license in an office closed due to COVID-19, or something similar.

This too shall pass.

No reason to raise your blood pressure so if you can attempt to lie down

somewhere. Prop your feet up. Turn on some praise and worship music to delight and feed your soul. Just be still.

The anger of man never produces the righteousness that God intends it says in JAMES 1:20.

PRAYER: I ask you to help me be still when situations in life arise that would be better handled calmed down and rational. Forgive me when I

have acted otherwise. I want the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5) display always in all scenarios. 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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worked as a clerk in the Wise store and later in the store of his father-inlaw, George Washington Martin, The ledger probably was a keepsake retained by James that was handed down. The leather-bound book contains over 262 pages and includes numerous clippings from old newspapers plus some magazine illustrations in color. It also has a few handwritten family event notes made by Mattie Martin Watkins, wife of James Albert Watkins and sister of Berry Leeman Martin of 116 Martin Street. The ledger shows the purchases (by date, name, price, and merchandise) of most of the “old timers” of the town in those years.

The ledger has been photographed and included in the POTPOURRI section of the Madison Memories Collection DVD series offered by the Madison Station Historical Preservation Society.

By his first wife, Emma Pride (daughter of James Harvey Pride and Amanda

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Brewer Cotton Gin remnants north of RR tracks, east of Church Street.

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Bibb, Pope, Walker, Clay, Hundley, Hughes, and Spencer. It would seem that the people who lived in or frequently visited close relatives in the house at 116 Martin Street had quite a wide range of prominent contacts, connections, and influence throughout the history of America.

Madison’s James Albert Watkins was also linked by ancestral marriages to William Bankhead, U.S. Congressman of Alabama and father of Tallulah Bankhead, a famous movie actress who was born in Huntsville.

William Bankhead was a great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson, our nation’s third President.

James Albert Watkins was likewise connected by marriage to Susannah Withers, wife of Clement Comer Clay, eighth Governor of Alabama.

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and his brother were living in a household headed by a blacksmith named Querlan Smith. In the census of 1880, however, he was listed as living in a household headed by an African-American man named Moses Moore.

James’ occupation was listed as “Manages Farm.” Since the farm was apparently owned by the African-American family, we can see in the situation a reversal of traditional roles from before the Civil War. The experience may have helped James to be a County Commissioner who served all citizens of the county fairly and equally.

The Watkins line in America included another James Watkins who accompanied John Smith in 1608 on his travels through Virginia, when Captain Smith was rescued from death by Chickahominy Indian Princess Pocahontas. An ancestral relative of James Albert Watkins, Dr. John Watkins, was a member of the very first Alabama State Constitutional Convention, which was held in Huntsville in 1819.

Emma died after five years of marriage. She and her last-born child (a girl named Emma) both died in early 1886.

The first two children of Emma and James Watkins were Mattie Eleanor (married James Hugh Stone) and James Albert (married Mattie Lee Strong).

Two years after the death of Emma, James Albert Watkins Sr. married Mattie Martin, who lived to age 96. Mattie is buried in the old section of the Madison City Cemetery beside her husband. Her father (George Washington Martin) and mother (Nancy Leeman) are buried nearby, in the Martin family plot of the cemetery with a shared monument to mark their graves.

James Albert Watkins served as County Commissioner of District 5, Precinct 8 from 19001907. He would no doubt have served longer, but he died in office. His life illustrates the changes that the Civil War made in the Southern society.

In the census of 1860, he lived with his parents.

After the war, the 1870 census revealed that he

Butler), James Watkins had three children. This may be the connection of the original tombstone of James Harvery Pride that has been used for years as a cover over the old cistern at 116 Martin Street after a more impressive replacement was erected at the grave in the Madison City Cemetery.

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