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Public meeting with Mayor Paul Finley postponed Tax-free weekend With inflation driving the cost of school supplies up this summer, a tax-free weekend sounds like a great idea. Well, it’s here. The annual school supplies tax-free weekend will begin July 15. See what kind of items are included on Page 3A

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By JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - A petition drive to bring Madison’s city manager issue before the voters is gaining traction. Led by a citizens group called Madison Forward and supported by city leaders, the drive has been collecting signatures for the petition since the beginning of July. On Friday, they had

over 200 signatures. They need 900.

If the drive is successful and voters approve, Madison would transition to a city council-appointed city manager to run the city instead of a full-time mayor.

Former Madison school board member Dr. Terri Johnson is the co-chair for Madison Forward.

She said they are encouraged by the strong start, but many signatures are still needed. The group’s hope is to get enough signatures in time to place the issue on the ballot this fall. Once that goal is reached and the signatures verified, Mayor Paul Finley would then call for an election.

“Murphy Homes at 18 Main Street in downtown Madison and Progress Bank at 8337 Hwy 72 in Madison have petitions in their lobbies where Madison residents who are registered voters can go by and sign during business hours,” Johnson said. “Citizens who would like for us to speak or would like information on signing a petition may email us at citizensformadisonal@gmail.com.”

For information about Madison Forward, citizens can go to madisonforwardal.org.

Johnson added the group is planning to speak with some of the neighborhood HOAs and Rotary Clubs about the city manag-

er plan and petition drive.

Finley, who has shown support for the proposed transition, had planned to discuss the city manager issue at a public meeting on Monday at the Madison Public Library, but it was postponed due to illness. It is expected to be rescheduled for later this month.

Several city and community leaders are hopeful meetings like this one will help explain why they feel transitioning to a city council-appointed manager would benefit Madison in overseeing its day-to-day functions.

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Groundbreaking

Madison leaders and the business community celebrated the groundbreaking of what will become Madison’s largest hotel. The 208 room Courtyard and Residence Inn will be in Town Madison. Page 5A

LIVING Major Samuel Porter Logan, Jr. and Helen Virginia Hull married on May 29, 1944.

Local organization helps keep alive the memory of Maj. Sam Logan and other Korean War vets

A Madison man is instrumental in discovering local graves of American Revolution soldiers. Page 6A

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Upcoming events Several events are headed our way in the next few days, including family fun events at the Library, and the Huntsvegas Tattoo Expo.

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The 4th of July was a big day for Harold McMurran.

The WWII veteran who participated in the invasion of Normandy and other actions, celebrated his 75th wedding anniversary in front of 7,500 people at Toyota Stadium. He was invited to throw out the first pitch for the Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball game against Chattanooga. His wife, Ruth was there to cheer him on and to celebrate their many years together.

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MADISON – The life and military service of Major Samuel Porter Logan, Jr. will never be forgotten because of his family’s efforts and a local veterans’ organization based in Madison.

The Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation has been committed in keeping Maj. Logan’s legacy of service in people’s thoughts in several states.

He served in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War. Maj. Logan is listed as POW, MIA and KIA — Prisoner of War, Missing in Action, Killed in Action.

KIA is a casualty classification that indicates the death of U.S. personnel at the hands of enemy or hostile forces.

K.C. Bertling of Madison is founder and has served as president of Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation. Her

husband Sam Bertling has volunteered as the foundation’s financial advisor.

The foundation was established in January 2011 to honor and recognize the veterans with special emphasis in honoring the Korean War veterans and inspiring America’s future leaders.

The Bertlings say their mission is to involve and inform today’s generations of the sacrifices, dedication, honor, and character of our Korean War veterans, keeping alive the memories of veterans just like Maj. Logan.

Maj. Logan was the pilot of a B-29 Superfortress, B-29A-60-BN, 44-62084, 325th BS (Bombardment Squadron)/92nd BG, nicknamed ‘Little Mike.’ Anti-aircraft fire severely damaged the plane while it was making a bombing run over North Korea on their last target on Sept. 9, 1950.

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Limestone is state’s fastest growing county

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East Limestone leads growth with 786 lots approved

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What would the 4th of July be without watermelon? The Rocket City Trash Pandas hosted a Crawfish Festival on Saturday, July 2, to help celebrate Independence Day. Included were some fun contests, including a watermelon eating competition (above). This photo was taken by photographer Kassidy Wilkins. You can see more photos from various 4th of July celebrations on pages B3 and B8.

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and a mayor that oversees the various functions of the city. If the change is approved, it would require redistricting Madison into six districts, with a mayor elected at large. The mayor would also serve the city in public events and in meetings with neighboring cities.

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like confetti in a windstorm, five parachutes were observed to open,” according to military records. In November 1950, Graves Registration Service located the wreckage.

An investigation resulted in the recovery of remains of three crew members. In November 1950, a news release by the North Koreans carried a picture of this B-29 they claimed to have shot down. In addition, they issued a picture of the Maj. Logan, whom they claimed was taken prisoner Nov. 1, 1950.

On Jan. 31, 1951, the State Department also received information stating that Logan’s name was scratched on a cell’s wall in the courthouse jail in Pyongyang, North Korea.

Other carvings stated, “shot down 9 September 1950” and the notation “27 September 1950.”

Logan’s awards include Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National

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the proposal.

The proposed change would place a city manager in charge of the city’s daily operations and departments.

Currently, the city of Madison operates with a mayor-council form of government, with seven voting district representatives

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LIMESTONE COUNTY Alabama’s fastest growing county is adding housing for even more residents, and that means Limestone County will have to improve roads and find ways to expand other services, officials said.

In the first six months of this year, the County Commission has approved 786 lots just for District 2, which includes parts of Madison.

“Right now, (growth is) a good thing to have,” Commission Chairman Collin Daly said. “We’re trying to grow well, the best we can with the resources we

have.”

He said 35 have been approved for District 3, which also includes parts of Madison.

Limestone County grew by an estimated 3.1% to 107,517 people from 2020 to 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Danny Barksdale, District 2 county commissioner, said he believes his district is growing because of its proximity to Huntsville.

But challenges accompany the growth, and Barksdale said they have hired a consulting firm to do a traffic study in District 2.

“Indications are that our roads will handle the growth, but our challenge will be to get traffic through intersections. So that’s what we’re working on, intersection improvement,” Barksdale said.

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Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea War Service Medal and WW II Victory Medal.

On a 30-day pass, Maj. Logan married his ‘high school sweetheart,’ Helen Virginia Hull of Nashville, Tenn. on May 29, 1944. The couple had two sons, Charles David Logan of Franklin, Tenn. and Thomas Michael Logan of Germantown, Tenn.

In honor of Maj. Logan’s 100th birthday in August 2020, a team with Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation collected approximately 100 birthday cards from all over the country. Foundation associates delivered cards to Maj. Logan’s sons with a motorcade escort to Tennessee.

That event “was very memorable to everyone.

Every card had some money for his birthday tribute,” K.C. Bertling said.

For more about Legacy 4 Karean War Veterans, go to www.legacy4koreanwarveterans.org.

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With the 2022 Sales Tax Holiday, families will not pay sales tax on many purchases, including most items on school supply lists that students need when the new school year opens.

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – With escalating prices on practically all consumer goods, even a break on sales taxes can help. These savings are welcomed as parents buy needed items for children to return to school.

Alabama will conduct its 17th annual Sales Tax Holiday starting July 15 at 12:01 a.m. and closing on July 17 at midnight. The tax holiday allows shoppers to buy designated school supplies, computers, and clothing – without paying Alabama sales tax.

The Alabama State Legislature enacted the ‘holiday’ to allow a county or municipality to adopt a resolution or ordinance 30 days minimum before the third full weekend of July. Counties also have the option to exclude other taxes (county tax, municipal sales tax, use tax) during the same weekend, following the same terms, conditions and definitions that the Sales Tax Holiday provides.

Clothing that costs $100 or less, per article of clothing, is exempt from sales tax. However, clothing accessories, protective equipment and sports gear are not exempt.

Residents won’t pay sales tax for computers, including software and supplies, for a single purchase at $750 maximum.

However, sales tax does apply to furniture, devices for recreation, and video games without educational use.

School supplies and instructional materials are exempt for $50 maximum.

Most standard classroom needs are included, like book bags, tape, calculators, crayons, folders, glues, paper, pencils/pens, and scissors. Art supplies, maps, globes, books, and $30 maximum are exempt.

However, printed docu-

ments like magazines and newspapers do require sales tax.

Before shopping, school families can access supply lists for Madison students at Facebook/Madison City Schools or the individual school’s website. In summary, the list for secondary grades has loose-leaf paper, binders, notebooks, a scientific calculator (TI30XS suggested), pencils/ pens, dry-erase markers, highlighters, and more.

Open House for elementaries will be held Aug. 1, middle schools on Aug. 9 and high schools on Aug. 11, all from 5 to 7 p.m.

Most parents realize the practical purpose of an open house – from a child entering first grade who needs to see a smile on the teacher’s face or for a high school junior who is needing advice about classes that will be most beneficial now for inclinations in college study.

At Open House, students can drop off their school supplies. Families can learn about bus schedules, clubs, medication drop-off, cafeteria accounts, PTA membership and extended day registration.

Some elementaries are staggering Open House times by requesting students to attend alphabetically based on their last name.

Each middle and high school will host a tour during July. Rising sixth-graders and ninth-graders and new students can learn about their campus. Bob Jones High School’s tour is slated for July 25. James Clemens High School’s tour will be held on July 26.

For more information, call the Alabama Department of Revenue at 334242-1490 or 866-576-653 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the department’s exempt/ non-exempt list, visit revenue.alabama.gov.

With a heat index nearing 110 last week, workers continued laying roof panels at the new Journey Middle School in Madison. The dry summer has aided progress, but the trade-off is the heat. The school, located just south of Madison City Stadium, is scheduled to open for the 2023-2024 school year. Construction on the 1,200-student, 170,000-square-foot middle school began in early 2021 with a targeted completion date this month, but progress had been disrupted by supply chain and labor issues related to COVID and bad weather during the winter months. In January, the school district’s construction management team reported a revised completion date of Sept.

2, which was then moved to mid-October causing the opening to be pushed back a year. Madison residents overwhelmingly approved a 12-mill property tax increase in September 2019 to fund the construction of the school, plus Midtown Elementary School and additions at Bob Jones and James Clemens. Construction also continues this month on a new special education wing at Bob Jones.

Growth Continued from page 2A said, and the Alabama Department of Transportation is reconstructing two of them.

“Alabama DOT is doing a $2 million renovation to Alabama Highway 72 and Mooresville Road. And they’re installing a roundabout at the intersection of Capshaw (Road) and East Limestone Road. The next intersection that I would have concerns about is East Limestone and Nick Davis (roads) that we’re looking at trying to determine the best solution,” he said.

Barksdale said other intersections will eventually become a priority.

“With our growth, that’s not to say others won’t pop up,” he said.

Some options for intersection improvements, Barksdale said, are adding turning lanes and roundabouts. He said he is a fan of roundabouts when it comes to moving traffic through an intersection.

Two subdivisions in District 2 near Madison moved forward at the June 21 commission meeting. The commission approved construction starting on 101 lots in the Walton Creek subdivision and OK’d sales starting on 96 lots in the Charleston subdivision.

Walton Creek is in the first of two phases.

Charleston just completed the 96 lots in its first phase and received a final approval, meaning the roads are completed and they can start selling the lots. They received preliminary approval from the commission in May to start construction of the second phase with 170 lots.

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July 13, 2022

What day is it?

July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day, National French Fry Day July 14: Bastille Day, Shark Awareness Day, Cow Appreciation Day, National Mac and Cheese Day, Pandemonium Day July 15: Be a Dork Day, Gummi Worm Day, National Give Something Away Day, National Pet Fire Safety Day July 16: World Snake Day, National Corn Fritter Day July 17: Wrong Way Day, World Emoji Day, National Lottery Day

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Foster Care to Law Degree Laila-Rose Hudson hopes her story inspires other foster children

By LEE MARSHALL Kids to Love Foundation For Laila-Rose Hudson, May 14, 2022, had been a long time coming.

“It feels amazing,” she said. “It’s very, very surreal. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time, and I couldn’t be any happier.”

That moment was when she walked across the stage at Ohio State University to receive her law degree.

It wasn’t an easy journey.

Laila-Rose was a foster child and although she knew at age 11 she wanted to become a lawyer, she heard from foster parents and social workers that kids like her didn’t become lawyers. She would never be able to afford it.

“At first I was very much subscribed to those odds,” she said. “And I let other people often put limiting beliefs onto me, and I just accepted them as reality.”

That changed her senior year in high school, when her government teacher pulled her aside and asked her if she’d ever thought about law school. She wasn’t even sure how she would pay for college.

Laila-Rose was one of the recipients of a Kids to Love scholarship, which are given each year to children in foster care.

She used that scholarship her first year of college, at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Laila-Rose was taking mostly communications classes at Berry but also had a government class. One day, her professor kept her after class and asked her if she had considered a career in law. It was another push to help her realize that communications wasn’t on the path she truly wanted to be on.

“It’s not really what I was going for,” she said. “And I knew in my heart that I was not being true to myself. I was taking the path of least resistance, and that’s not me.”

She took a semester off and transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she changed her major to political science and started her pre-law track. She joined the mock trial team and finally realized her teachers

and advisors were right.

“I think that all these people having faith in me gave me the ability to have faith in myself,” she said. “And so even though I could look on a computer and look what the odds said, that wasn’t my reality. It didn’t have to be. I could be different. And I just started to believe that, slowly but surely.”

Laila-Rose received a Kids to Love scholarship to help with college tuition, and after graduation, Kids to Love continued to support her as she continued her career track through law school.

“I just was really shocked,” Laila-Rose said. “I didn’t think you would be able to do that or and it was such a nice surprise and a little bit — even though I had a very generous scholarship here — just a little bit less of a loan I had to take out.”

When it came time to apply to schools, Laila-Rose sent applications everywhere — and to her surprise, she got accepted to several. After getting acceptance letters from several schools including USC, Penn State and Emory University, she settled on attending the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University.

“I saw the people. I saw the culture. I saw the family that was here,” she said.

“And foster kids are always looking for family, and I knew that this was my place somehow.”

She also came back to the Kids to Love Scholarship Luncheon — this time, as a guest speaker.

“I was super honored to get to stand in front of a bunch of current and former foster youth that are hopefully coming behind me and doing great things and to get this chance to tell them a story of hope, to inspire them,” she said. “I love any opportunity I get to do things like that.”

That wasn’t the last time she spoke to a group about her journey, either.

Laila-Rose was a speaker at her law school graduation. And after taking a much-needed vacation, she’s going to start studying for the bar exam. After that, she’s not sure what her future holds, but she does know she wants to be involved with children who come from the same background she did.

She has a message for young girls in foster care as well: Have a family when it’s right and love yourself first. Many girls in foster care haven’t had much affection shown to them, she says, and she doesn’t want anyone to jump into a relationship and start a family because they don’t feel loved enough.

“It has been my experience that although I’ve had good romantic relationships, I outgrew them,” Laila-Rose said.

“And I have seen a lot who find that those kinds of relationships end up limiting them, and they don’t go on to do the things that they want to do because maybe they have children younger than they originally intended or and they just have a whole world of responsibility, and they don’t get to focus on them. And it’s so important.

“I have gotten to enjoy my twenties, work hard in my twenties, set myself up for success. And that’s so important. I don’t know if I could have done this with a child. It would have been much hard-

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For Laila-Rose, it’s a good time in her life, and she wants other foster children to know the same thing is on the horizon for them, if they want it.

“I just want foster kids to know, former and current, that they have some-

thing very meaningful to contribute to the world, even if it’s just their story,” she said. “And if it’s their artwork, if it’s their culinary abilities, they have something that’s worth something, and they should know that because I don’t think that they’re told enough.”

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On This Day in History

Live Aid 1985 - The benefit concert Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia; the event drew an estimated 1.5 billion television viewers and raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia. Queen’s Live Aid performance has not only gone down in history as the day’s show-stopping event, but one of the greatest live concerts of all time.

Job seekers invited to ReLaunch Career Fair

Groundbreaking The groundbreaking ceremony for Madison’s newest and largest hotel was held recently in Town Madison. The Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott will be a 208 room hotel will be the first dual branded Marriott in north Alabama. The groundbreaking was attended by Louis Breland, President of Breland Companies, David Dunn, President of Dunn Hospitality Group, Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong, City of Madison Mayor Paul Finley and representatives from the Madison Chamber of Commerce and business community. Dunn Hospitality Group is based in Evansville, Indiana and has hotels in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. The hotel at Town Madison will be their first in Alabama. It will be located on Stadium Way across from J Alexander’s restaurant.

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to open Madison location on Hughes Rd August 2

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3rd Thursdays return July 21

By MARIA RAKOCZY news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 21, and make plans to be in downtown Madison that evening. Third Thursdays is back. Hosted by the Shoppes of Downtown Madison, it is a fun, family-friendly street party taking place every third Thursday of the month through August.

The events start at 6 p.m. and go until 8 p.m.

For more information, you can find the “Shoppes of Downtown Madison” on Facebook.

MADISON - A highly anticipated opening is almost here, just in time to help beat the heat.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is opening its Madison location on August 2.

In 1988, high schooler Jeremy Litwack started selling Italian Ice out a push-cart in Philadelphia. After learning the craft of fine frozen dessert-making, Litwack

opened the first Jeremiah’s brick-and-mortar location in Winter Park, Florida in 1996. Today, the franchise boasts more than 40 flavors of delicious Italian ice for endless combinations.

Starting with the Madison location, Todd and Alexis Bentley are bringing the franchise to north Alabama. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice’s Madison location is the first of three coming to north Alabama. The Madison

location will also be the first location of all the Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchises to have a kids play area for the perfect, family-friendly gathering place.

The team is also looking to hire soon.

Who: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice What: Hiring at its new Madison location When: Opens August 2 Where: 181 Hughes Road

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and employers.

The ReLaunch Career Fair next week will provide opportunities for individuals who are changing careers, unemployed, underemployed, have dropped out of high school, who are not achieving their full potential, or are in need of a second career chance.

The free event will be held July 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. and July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jemison High School, located at 5000 Pulaski Pike NW, in Huntsville. Go to www.hsvchamber.org for more info.

Bank Independent on the Forbes’ “Best-In-State Banks 2022” list

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Bank Independent has been named on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Banks 2022. This is the third consecutive year Bank Independent has appeared on the list. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc.,

the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The awards list was announced on June 21st, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.

“As we strive to fulfill our vision of being the bank of choice in our communities, the Forbes Best-InState Banks honor is very encour-

aging since it directly reflects the voice of our customers,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “We are proud of the trust our customers place in us to be their financial services provider.”

Forbes and Statista identified Best-In-State Banks 2022 based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 US consumers who

were asked to rate banks at which they have or previously have had checking accounts. Participants made recommendations regarding overall satisfaction; they also assessed banks in the following areas: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Service, and Financial Advice.

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Events Studio Portrait Painting Night July 13 Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Drive Admission Charged www.annmoellerstudios.com/ studio-portrait-night This is a gathering of artists wanting to practice their portraiture skills with oils. There will be a live model. Bring some wine and let’s have some fun! Bring your own supplies as well. Easels and taborets provided. Studio 271, South Wing, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.

Tutus & Tiaras July 11-14 9:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre Studios 1405-D Weatherly Plaza SE Admission Charged www.aybtheatre.org Introduce your tiny dancers (girls and boys aged 3-7) to the basics of dance in the fun-filled Tutus & Tiaras Summer Camp. In this four-day program, campers enjoy dancing, stories, crafting, creating their own costumes (e.g. tutus, tiaras, etc.). The program concludes with a performance for friends and family. More information can be found at www. aybtheatre.org Theatre Huntsville Presents: Noises Off July 8-16 Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

VBC Playhouse 700 Monroe Street Admission Charged www.vonbrauncenter.com Michael Frayn’s Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of “Nothing On” in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayn gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!

Tennessee Valley Civil War Round Table July 14 6:30 - 8 p.m.

725 Franklin St, Huntsville Admission Not Charged www.tvcwrt.org There will be nationally acclaimed speakers and there wlll also be a wide breadth of subjects covered. The 2nd Thursday of each month at the Huntsville Elks Lodge.

Food Truck vs Trailer Rallies Friday, July 15 5-9 p.m.

Big Spring International Park 200 Church Street www.downtownhuntsville.org/ foodtrucksandtrailers The Food Truck & Trailer Rallies is one of the largest events and a staple to the Huntsville community. On the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m., food trailers will show us what they have. The third Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. is the food trucks’ time to shine!

HuntsVegas Tattoo Expo July 15-17 VBC South Hall 2 700 Monroe Street Admission Charged huntsvegastattooexpo.com

Low Country Boil at The View July 15 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville Admission charged burrittonthemountain.com Celebrate summer at The View enjoying a southern Low Country Boil. Salad, sausage, crawfish and did we say lots of Alabama gulf shrimp! Sweet treats include Peanut Butter Brownies and Key Lime Tarts. Listen to the sounds of the Mathis Mtn. Band, playing acoustic 60’s and 70’s -- tunes you know and love done with a southern flavor. Don’t miss the best sunset at 8 p.m. at The View. Seating is open with dress summer casual.

Painting Mentoring Group July 15, 29 1-3 p.m.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Drive Admission Charged www.annmoellerstudios.com/ mentoring-group Need some guidance on your artistic journey? This class is for beginning to advanced oil painters who need a little closer instruction.

The class size will remain small, with no more than five students, and individual attention will be available. Bring your own goals, dreams, and supplies. Easels provided. Studio 271, South wing 2nd floor, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.

Adaptive Climbing Event at High Point Climbing July 16 9 a.m. - 12 noon High Point Climbing & Fitness 1020 Nunnahsae Park Drive, Huntsville Free admission www.catalystsports.org/adaptive-climbing-tour Catalyst Sports will be hosting its 6th stop of the Adaptive Climbing Tour in Huntsville.

All individuals with physical disabilities are welcome to come out and participate. Everyone is encouraged to come out. There will be one-on-one instruction provided by highly qualified Catalyst team members. This event will serve not only to introduce new participants to climbing but also to develop the skills of experienced adaptive climbers.

They hope to build camaraderie in the adaptive sports community and foster the notion that the only limits that exist are those that we place on ourselves. There is no cost to attend this event and there will be free food and t-shirts for participants.

Beginning Drawing and Painting July 16, 30 Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Studio 271, South Wing, 2nd floor 2211 Seminole Drive Admission Charged www.annmoellerstudios.com/ beginning-drawing-painting Don’t know how to start? This is a class for beginners who want to start drawing and painting. It is the basics, taught by Ann based on the information she has gathered over her years of painting and teaching.

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Benny Hannah of Tennessee Valley Sons of the American Revolution clears some of the vegetation at a small family cemetery that includes the gravesite of John Menefee, a Revolutionary War veteran and the first judge in what became Morgan County.

Madison man helps locate graves of Revolutionary War veterans

By ERICA SMITH The Decatur Daily MADISON - An organization marking local gravesites of people who fought in the Revolutionary War came across a name among the war’s veterans about a year ago: John Menefee, the first judge in what became Morgan County.

But that created a separate dilemma for the the Tennessee Valley Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). The group’s members didn’t know the burial spot of Menefee — who risked his life simply by taking an oath in 1777 to the colonies battling England.

Benny Hannah of Madison, a past president of the Tennessee Valley SAR and chairman of its patriot burials, began a threemonth research process to find Menefee’s gravesite, turning to the geography department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for help.

“I secured a list of cemeteries. From that list I started going through and looking for the ones that were closest to us,” Hannah said. “Based on the information we got from the (UAB) mapping department, we went back and located it … and found the tomb-

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution at a recent grave marking ceremony. stone.”

Menefee is buried in an old family cemetery in a wooded area of Decatur west of Pines Park on the property of North Alabama Fabricating Co., which is no longer in operation.

The Tennessee Valley SAR hopes to restore Menefee’s broken headstone and hold a grave marking ceremony for him later this

year or in 2023 as it continues an effort to locate gravesites and have ceremonies for all the Revolutionary War patriots — their term for those Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War — buried in three local counties, including Madison County.

“To date, we believe that over 30 patriots died in Morgan CounSee HANNAH Page 8A

Huntsvegas Tattoo Expo July 15-17 at the VBC in Huntsville • This event will be like no other. It will be more than just tattoos. They will be hosting over 150 amazing artists and vendors. There will be live music and entertainment, food, drinks, and even casino tables, and you can get tattooed at the event. Go to huntsvegastattooexpo.com for more information.

Dye Plants | In-person class July 16 10 a.m. to noon Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Admission Charged www.hsvbg.org Many of the common colors and dyes used for our clothing are derived from plants. If you have ever wondered about this process, we will learn more about some of the plants that are used for natural dyes and discuss how to grow, harvest, process, and utilize them in your own textiles. This will be a workshop-style class, so be prepared to get your hands dirty!

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NPC Greater Tennessee Valley Championships July 16 Starting: 8 a.m.

Von Braun Center 700 Monroe Street Admission charged www.greatertnvalleychampionships.com The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world.

Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League, a list that includes 24 Olympia and 38 Arnold Classic winners.

Sanctuary Huntsville’s MakerSpace Recurring weekly on Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sanctuary Huntsville 3305 Governors Dr Southwest No Admission Charged www.sanctuaryhsv.com/shop Sanctuary Huntsville has introduced a Maker Marketplace for people to sell their creations.

Every Saturday from 10am - 3pm you can find handcrafted items at their location.

ONGOING Cocktails at the View Recurring weekly on Wednesday 5-8 p.m.

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive No admission charged.

Food and drink for purchase. burrittonthemountain.com Experience the most spectacular view of the city and watch the sunset from the cantilevered overlook. Enjoy cocktails from a full service bar and purchase food items from the gourmet market.

In Full Swing Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue The Huntsville Botanical Garden newest exhibit, “In Full Swing,” features over 40 swings of all shapes and sizes spread throughout the Garden. The exhibit invites guests to slow down and spend time in nature in a fun, playful way. “With In Full Swing, we wanted to provide guests with a new way to enjoy the Garden,” said Sue Wagner, chief executive officer of the Garden. “We wanted to capture that joyful feeling and encourage guests to slow down, play and relax in the Garden, away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives.” The exhibits features 10 different types of swings, including: tree swings that are tucked away in the forest of the Garden’s Dogwood Trail; bed swings that are the size of a twin bed; baby swings for the Garden’s littlest guests; and a wheelchair-accessible swing. For more information, go to hsvbg. org/InFullSwing.

Peak Butterfly Season in the Purdy Butterfly House Through September 3 Huntsville Botanical Garden The Purdy Butterfly House is a must-see in May through September! Peak Butterfly Season is the best time of year to visit the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house.

This immersive habitat is home to over 1,000 brightly-colored native butterflies, as well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Come meet the butterflies while enjoying a stroll among the waterfalls, ponds, streams, and lush vegetation.

Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain Recurring daily Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive burrittonthemountain.com Stake your claim on all the fun at Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain! Hunt for treasure at this exciting, interactive adventure.

Experience the Alabama Gold Rush of 1829 as you “shop” in the General Store for provisions, build a cabin out of child-size faux logs, pan for “gold” in the sluice, play traditional games, learn about the Trail of Tears, try your hand at pioneer chores and much more.

Clues are given along the way so you can find “gold nuggets” along with tons of fun. The Gold Mountain activities are geared towards children ages 3-11.

Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty Through September 3 Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue hsvbg.org Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty has captivated audiences around the world with its whimsical architecture and immersive designs made entirely from natural materials. Now, this novel art form is coming to the Huntsville Botanical Garden with a brand new installation of massive scale.

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The Madison Mom shares the daily activities of Elizabeth Neal and her children in a fun and informative way.

An introduction to The Madison Mom

Live like a local Editor’s note: The following is a new weekly column for The Madison Record

by Elizabeth Neal. It compliments her growing blog, The Madison Mom, a daily journey of her life with her children. In it, she shares stories and informative information for families in Madison.

By ELIZABETH NEAL The Madison Mom MADISON –With the rush of everyday life, our days seem to be passing by at supersonic speed. As a mom of two (Owen 4 and Hazel 2) I have a deep yearning to constantly collect memories with and for my children. I am continuously snapping pictures and making videos of their every move along the way, seemingly as a plea to make time slow down just a little bit.

I have become a seeker of rich experiences within our community and I have decided that I am taking my children along for the ride.

As I look back on my daughter’s life, half of it was spent in quarantine.

She was born right on the cusp of the COVID 19 outbreak in March 2020. We are finally making our way back out into the world and I have loved showing her and my son all that the world

The Golden Hour Recurring weekly on Wednesday 5-7:30 p.m.

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue hsvbg.org Illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun, the Golden Hour invites you to unwind and enjoy the Garden’s natural beauty in a new light. Explore The Botanical Gardens 112 acres with food, drinks, and live music, enjoying an elevated evening experience whether you are strolling along our nature trails or lounging in the grass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, spread out with friends, and make new memories together, rain or shine! $5 After 5 Recurring Thursdays Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street hsvmuseum.org Enjoy $5 admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Artsy Tots!

Fridays Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street Admission Not Charged hsvmuseum.org Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Downtown Walking Tour Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday Scenethat Walking Tours Downtown Huntsville scenethat.net Outdoor Market Recurring weekly on Saturday 11 .m. - 4 p.m.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Drive lowemill.art Visit Lowe Mill A&E Saturday’s from May until October for an

has to offer in this first “true” summer outside of our house. How lucky we are that we have these rich experiences right here in our own backyard: strawberry picking, farmers markets, tulip fields, lavender fields, trampoline parks, blueberry and strawberry farms, baseball games, splash pads, concerts in the parks, gardens, farmers markets, parks, and so much more.

I’ve lived in Madison my entire life, attending Horizon, Rainbow, Discovery, and Bob Jones, so I can clearly see how fast our community is growing and how different our city has become over the years. There’s so much to do and see these days.

One of my greatest priorities as a mom has been to make memories that last a lifetime. Our beautiful, growing city has provided unlimited opportunities to do just that. This love of experiences has turned into an awesome opportunity for me to simply share the things we do, so that other families can do the same.

I started The Madison Mom on Instagram (@themadisonmoms) and Facebook (The Madison Mom) in April of this year. Here, I enjoy sharing the daily activities of myself and my chilSee THE MADISON MOM Page 8A

Outdoor Market. Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether madeby-hand, second-hand or made by the earth. With community safety still in mind Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment will host this event throughout the grounds providing patrons, pickers, and art lovers with an open air shopping experience.

FARMERS MARKETS Madison City Farmers Market Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison madisoncityfarmersmarket.com Located at 1088 Hughes Road at Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, the market is the area’s original local, producer-only farmers market -- founded in 2007.

Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople.

Old Thyme Market Recurring weekly on Friday 3-7 p.m.

Downtown Madison Old Thyme Market is the newest farmers market in Madison.

The market is making its home in downtown Madison every Friday afternoon throughout the summer. Old Thyme Market includes farmers, craftsmen, artisans, and local businesses selling goods such as produce, local honey and preserves, pottery, and art. The markets also feature refreshments from Black Dog Grounds and Sounds, Suzy’s Pops, and Nanny’s Lemonade, and live music will be performed every week by local musicians.

The market takes place every Friday from 3pm-7pm now through September on Garner Street in downtown Madison.

For more information about Old Thyme Market, go to www. facebook.com/OldThymeMarketMadisonAL.

Concerts

America July 15 Starting: 7:30 p.m.

Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the VBC 700 Monroe Street Admission Charged www.vonbrauncenter.com America is a rock band that was formed in London in 1970

by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as the sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live.

Opera Huntsville’s Masquerade Ball July 16 6-9 p.m.

Stone Event Center 2620 Clinton Avenue www.operahuntsville.org/masquerade-ball Opera Huntsville’s Annual Gala

Concerts In The Park Them Damn Dogs / Karmessa July 18 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Big Spring Park, Huntsville 200 Church Street www.artshuntsville.org The concerts are held in downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on the Huntsville of Museum of Art outdoor stage and are FREE to the public.

Concertgoers should bring

their own seating and leashed pets are welcome. Picnics are welcome at Concerts in the Park, but local food trucks and vendors will be on site.

Josh Groban: Harmony Tour July 18 at 7 p.m.

The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive www.theorionhuntsville.com Possessing one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music, GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs (over 30 million sold worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances.

Groban’s special guest will be Preservation Hall Jazz Band featuring Lucia Micarelli and Eleri Ward.

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Vince Gill with Wendy Moten July 17 Starting: 7:30 p.m.

Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the VBC 700 Monroe Street www.vonbrauncenter.com One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, Vince Gill is set to perform at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall featuring Wendy Moten.

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Oakwood Farmers Market Recurring weekly on Friday 12 noon - 4 p.m.

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Every Monday STEAK NIGHT Every Tuesday KARAOKE Every Wednesday WILD WEST WEDNESDAY Every Thursday BIKE NIGHT July 15 July 16

MADISON – The thrill of summer days may be wilting in the heat wave, but Madison and Triana public libraries are percolating with options to underscore reading’s importance, while also checking out new avenues of recreation.

In all four seasons, local libraries offer frequent sessions for the toddler to teenager set. Preschool Storytime and similar narrator readings captivate the children’s imaginations.

The “Oceans of Fun” summer reading program continues with attractions before school resumes.

Educational, interactive stories for caregivers and children are available. Librarians will engage the young patrons with everything from creating oceanthemed art to scavenger hunts and code-breaking.

“Mini Makers: Movie Magic” will place children behind the camera or ‘stage left’ on their way to Hollywood stardom. This Madison program runs July 13 and 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for six- through 12-year-olds. Participants will learn about cinematography’s components, including script application, acting and special effects. They will create a short film.

Madison has several book clubs for conversational comparisons. A new group, “Next Chapter Book Club,” will meet July 13 at 10 to 11 a.m. This weekly club invites adults and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anyone can participate, whatever the reading or ability level.

Another book club, Time Out, targets people enjoy Young Adult books but are no longer teenagers. They will meet July 14 from noon to 1 p.m. This monthly club in Madison ‘themes’ food dishes to the books they are reading and discussing. Their current read is “We Are Okay” by Nina LaCour with dorm food as the theme.

Both new and experienced players are welcome to play American Mah Jongg, the classic strategy game of matching. The group meets weekly from 1 to 4 p.m. in Madison. For information, email tallison@hmcpl.org.

“Mini Makers: Coding” will offer an overview of computer programing languages, exploring coding techniques and vocabulary. Students will learn about building blocks to create a game or website.

Sessions include July 18 and 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Madison for six- to 12-yearolds. All materials are provided.

Fans of “American Girl” can attend a book club devoted to “Lea” on July 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Madison. Crafts and games will relate to the book, character or era. Participants have the option of bringing a doll. To register, call 256-461-0046 or visit hmcpl. org/americangirl071822.

“Bridgerton” Ever After Book Club will critique the popular Netflix series on July 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Madison. This look at the “Bridgerton” book series by Julia Quinn will start with “The Duke and I.” Triana Public Library now boasts a Makerspace Studio with 3D printers available for use. Patrons See LIBRARY FUN Page 8A

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The Madison Mom dren as static posts and “stories” on Instagram whether it be fun in our own backyard, recipes I am trying out with our local produce, or us venturing out and about at the many places and events offered around town. Follow along with me for outing ideas and resources such as a printable Madison City Summer Bucket List, monthly event calendars, and even local shops and date night ideas.

Lucky for you, there are many more opportunities ahead for more rich experiences! In July we can look forward to performances at the Orion Amphitheater, more concerts in the park, story time at

Library fun

our local public library, more blueberry picking at Boyd Family Farm, Food truck rallies, pick your own flowers at Field and Forage, Saturday markets at Lowe Mill, Trash Panda games, sunflower fields, Friday markets in Historic Downtown Madison, pick your own peaches, and Golden Hour at The Botanical Gardens just to name a few. As parents and caretakers, we are constantly trying to entertain our children. Let me help you make more memories. Let me help you live like a local!

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can use their computer to order on-demand 3D printing.

With “Go for Launch!,” students in grades 8-12 will learn about human spaceflight and will work

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to compete collaboratively to launch an experiment into space. Registration required. (higherorbits.org/ go-for-launch) For more information, visit madison@hmcpl.org.

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The Market at Leigh Acres Recurring weekly on Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Leigh Acres, 5655 Maysville Road www.leighacres.com The Market at MidCity Recurring weekly on Sunday 1-5 p.m.

MidCity Huntsville

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Bored Teachers Summer 2022 Comedy Tour July 19 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Mars Music Hall 700 Monroe Street Admission Charged www.vonbrauncenter.com The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world—Bored Teachers—presents its first-ever comedy tour with all your favorite teacher-comedians from the BT videos and beyond!

Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss.

2022 City Lights and Stars Concert Series July 22 Burritt on the Mountain www.burrittonthemountain.com The City Lights & Stars Concert Series hosts concerts with musical acts from varying genres. Enjoy being entertained under the stars of Alabama over a breathtaking view of the City of Huntsville only Burritt can provide. A casual atmosphere encourages attendees to bring chairs, blankets and picnic food to enjoy a relaxed musical experience. Concert Series Lineup: July 22 - Austin Grimm & Friends, August 12 - Mambo Gris Gris, September 9 - Huntsville’s In the Mood Swing Band.

Madison History Association hosting presentation July 19

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - The Madison History Association is currently presenting “Early Alabama stories every citizen should know - in four sessions by John Allen”.

Session 2 will be presented Tuesday, July 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Madison Public Library Room 1,

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The presentation is free to the public.

Session 2 focuses on how Alabama became a territory, and includes: • Who knew? Alabama was part of the Louisiana Purchase • We began as Georgia, then Mississippi, and finally became Alabama

• And why was Mobile, once the capital of Louisiana?

The presenter is John Allen, a long-time history buff and past president of both the Tennessee Valley Civil War Roundtable and the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society.

For more information, you can find the Madison History Association on Facebook.

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ty. Unfortunately, we can only find about a dozen gravesites,” Hannah said. “We believe that we can prove another 10 patriots in the Morgan County area.”

The Tennessee Valley SAR, which covers Morgan, Limestone and Madison counties, was formed in 1958 but has had a renewed interest in locating the gravesites in the last five years, Hannah said.

Hannah said the best source for finding information on patriots is documentation of their war pensions at an online data pension records site. With the Revolutionary War Pension Act of 1818 and a supplementary act in 1832, the U.S. Congress granted pensions to Revolutionary War veterans for their service.

“When we’re going through and we’re trying to prove a patriot, typically if we can find a record of where they either applied or they received a government pension, that is the best source that we can come up with that they actually participated,” Hannah said.

Jess Brown, a retired political science professor from Athens State and spokesman for the Tennessee Valley SAR chapter, said to receive a pension, the patriot had to serve a certain amount of time.

“You’re considered a Revolutionary War patriot if you served two weeks, but you wouldn’t have necessarily gotten a pension,” Brown said. “Some of them got rejected because they couldn’t produce sufficient witnesses or documentation to show service.”

The Tennessee Valley SAR continues to search for the identity and gravesites of other Revolutionary War patriots.

When it comes to finding the graves of the patriots, Brown said, “You get to where you have census records that will tell you who was

Imagine your home, totally organized!

whose father and mother essentially, and you just keep tracking it back, another generation back and another generation back and you find out the county or community where they lived, probably at the time of their birth, and you start to look for them.”

“For a substantial number of them, we don’t know where they are buried,” Brown said. However, he said for some they know a general, probable location of their gravesite, such as a county. “For others we can specify exactly where they are.”

Hannah said after he has identified a patriot, to find a grave he usually starts with UAB’s geography and mapping department. Those departments, he said, have been locating all the cemeteries in Alabama.

Hannah then looks for historical county documents.

Hannah said most burial sites that they do know about are in old family cemeteries that are overgrown, have been neglected for years and are usually forgotten. Aside from a rare legislative grant, Hannah said, there are no funds for cleanup, so the SAR and other volunteers clean out the brush in the cemeteries.

They also restore headstones, some of which are original.

Menefee’s grave became forgotten over time but in 1966 a researcher from Moulton discovered the site. The original tombstone was engraved “Sacred to the memory of John Menefee, who departed this life Feb 24, 1824, A.D. aged 76 years.”

The Daughters of the American Revolution erected a new tombstone shortly after the find. Originally, his grave was covered with a box-tomb to keep animals from digging up the grave. Currently, slabs of the box-tomb lay scattered around the tree.

Menefee’s tombstone is broken and leaning against the tree. Han-

nah said they will find out where the body is buried, repair the tombstone, and place it at the gravesite before the ceremony.

The SAR has started performing Patriot Grave Markings in which they have a ceremony and place at the grave a marble marker that has SAR patriot markings on it.

The Tennessee Valley chapter performed its first two ceremonies at graves March 19.

“Once we get everything identified, we try to find any family members or descendants of the patriot itself and typically invite them,” Hannah said. To start the ceremony, the flags are posted, and the Pledge of Allegiance and the SAR pledge are said.

“We will then invite, if we have a descendant, invite them to tell anything they know about the patriot,” Hannah said. If no one is available, an SAR member will give the history of the patriot.

The honor guard wears colonial clothing, fires muskets and play taps throughout the ceremony. The two March ceremonies were for Electious (or Electius) Thompson, buried in the Russell (also known as Pines) Cemetery near Somerville, and William Evan Ryan, buried in the Crawford-Ryan Cemetery between Eva and Arab, both in Morgan County.

Hannah said he does not want to rush through setting up Menefee’s ceremony “and have a lot of people miss the opportunity of seeing his importance to the county. More so just the county, especially with his descendants.”

But the Tennessee Valley SAR’s quest to honor Revolutionary War veterans now has momentum.

“Our goal for the program,” Hannah said, “will be to complete 30 grave markings prior to (America’s) 250th birthday, July 4, 2026.”

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4th of July fun photos Take a look at some of the fun photos from last week’s 4th of July events at Dublin Park and Toyota Field in Madison.

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After the Saturday afternoon storms rolled across Madison, the sky put on a dazzling display over Toyota Field for the start of the night’s game between the Trash Pandas and Chattanooga. The Minor League ball team ended the night by adding another win to their streak to make it eight victories in a row, the longest winning streak for the Trash Pandas so far.

However, the streak was snapped on Sunday in the series finale. After wrapping up their home series over the weekend they kicked off a six-game road series against the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday. You can keep up with the Rocket City Trash Pandas with daily updates at www.themadisonrecord.com. During the games, Josh Caray will be on the call for 103.9 FM THE UMP and 730 AM SportsRadio.

FCA hosting “party” with Casting Crowns in August Bridging the gap Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy is working to bridge the learning gap created during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding its in-school touring program.

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the two-day Power Leadership Training Conference (PLT) Aug. 5 and 6, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is hosting a party gathering to kick off what is known as one of the highlights of the year for FCA members and students in grades 6-12.

The PLT will feature guest speaker Tom Richter and musical entertainment by the Casting Crowns on Aug. 5 and conference special guest speaker Andy Mineo on Aug. 6. Also on hand will be the North Point Worship leaders.

The event begins with a gathering and dinner at the VBC East Hall. After an hour-long

huddles session with the students and FCA leaders, the action goes to the Concert Hall for the evening’s highlight performance of Richter and the Casting Crowns.

The Casting Crowns were originally developed in 1999 near Daytona Beach, Fla. Youth pastor and lead singer Mark Hall established the Christian music group with band members who also work in the Christian based programs.

Most of the band now resides in Georgia.

The group’s biggest hit song, Voice Of Truth, sat atop the Christian Music Charts for 14 See FCA Page 2B

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Two Bob Jones swimmers earn All-American honors

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Always regarded as one of the top high school swim programs in Alabama is now receiving national recognition. The Bob Jones swim team has had two of its swimmers earn All-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.

Rising senior Riley Groves and upcoming junior Samantha Chan each have been named All-Americans for their outstanding posted times during last season’s swim season.

“I am happy to see these two recognized for their hard work and fast swimming,” said Wade Thaxton Bob Jones head coach.

“Both return this upcoming season and were obviously an important part of our team last

year.”

The Patriots took state runner-up in both boys and girls at the AHSAA State Swim Meet.

Both Groves and Chan posted their All-American times at the State Meet and those marks were among the top 100 in the U.S., thus elevating them to the status of All-American.

Groves posted a 49.18 in the 100 butterfly, which put in position No. 97 among the top 100, while Chan had her best at 55.00 also in the 100 butterfly event, which placed her No. 89.

“I was surprised I actually received the All-American honor and I’m very thankful to my coaches and parents who have helped me along the way,” said Chan who began swimming at age 6 with the Madison Dolphins at Dublin Memorial Park. “This honor gives me a lot of confi-

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MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced starting pitcher Ky Bush has been named to the American League roster for the 2022 SiriusXM AllStar Futures Game. The prospect-filled game will take place on Saturday, July 16 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles as part of MLB All-Star Saturday.

“I’m very thankful to be picked to the Futures Game and represent the Angels organization,” Bush said. “It’s going to be a really exciting experience and I can’t wait for it.”

Bush becomes the second Trash Pandas player to earn a Futures Game selection after Reid Detmers pitched in the game last season at Coors Field in Denver.

“It’s going to be very cool to have the opportunity to go to such a historic stadium like Dodger Stadium and pitch on that mound,” Bush added. “It’s a chance to go out there and prove myself, have fun, meet some cool guys, and learn what it’s all about.”

Currently ranked as the Los Angeles Angels No. 4 prospect

by MLB.com, Bush has spent his first full minor league season in the Rocket City rotation.

In 13 starts for Rocket City, Bush is currently 5-2 with a 3.53 ERA and 61 strikeouts over 63.2 innings pitched. He currently ranks among the Southern League leaders in wins (T-4th, 5), WHIP (6th, 1.21), ERA (7th, 3.53), and opponents’ batting average (8th, .240). He has allowed three See BUSH Page 2B

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Bob Jones rising junior Samantha Chan has been named All-American for her efforts in the 100-yard butterfly putting her among the top 100 in country and earning the honor from a national swimming organization.

Riley Groves has been named All-American by a national swimming organization for his time in the 100-yard butterfly. The rising senior at Bob Jones set his high mark at the AHSAA State Swim Meet last year.

dence going into our upcoming swim season. I work very hard and try my best in each practice and swim meet.”

Chan has a weighted grade point average of 5.1 and just began the recruiting process as she See ALL-AMERICAN Page 2B

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or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 13 starts in his first stint at the Double-A level.

From May 21 to June 17, Bush went on a run of five consecutive quality starts, earning the win in three of them and posting

a 1.48 ERA, allowing just five earned runs in 30.1 innings while striking out 29. He was at his best on June 17 against Montgomery, firing six scoreless innings, striking out five to earn his fifth victory of the season.

All-American wants to swim in college and earn a scholarship.

“Sometimes I feel I’m at a disadvantage during a race as I’m usually shorter than the other swimmers,” added Chan, who stands 5-foot-3. At last year’s State Swim Meet, she won four medals. She took gold in the both 100 butterfly and 200 IM while picking up silver medals on relays teams that finished runner-up in the 200 medley and 400 freestyle.

Groves took home four silver medals at the season

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ending event last season.

He took individual silver medals in both the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.

As a member of a relay team, groves helped his squads take silvers in both the 400 freestyle and 200 medley.

“They are both perfect examples of being a leader in the pool and their work ethic and practice dedication does not go unnoticed by their teammates,” said Thaxton.

Groves was unavailable for comment.

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Families can sign up their child for Heritage Sports Leagues, sponsored by Heritage Church. The photo shows a spirited group of children performing a song at a recent sports camp hosted by Heritage.

Children learn basics safely in Heritage Sports League

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Heritage Sports Leagues, an outreach of Heritage Church, are accepting boys and girls for soccer and cheer squads.

League players will have their share of fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

Rev. Michael Katschke and Rev. Suzanne Katschke serve as pastors at Heritage Church; Michael and Suzanne are married. The church’s address is 29768 Huntsville – Brownsferry Road in Madison. Heritage Church is affiliated with the Methodist conference.

Keyana Malone and Tynesha Malone lead the leagues as Sports Directors. The Malone sisters “are very active in the local sports scene, have extensive coaching experience and simply have a heart for kids and families,” Suzanne said. “We feel extremely blessed to have directors of such high caliber.”

Heritage Church’s sports teams are a “developmental league,” Suzanne said. “To us, a developmental league is concerned with a child’s development as a whole person. Our league is not a competitive league, but kids will be developed to the best of their ability.

All kids will play and will be chal-

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teers coach the teams. All coaches and volunteers will complete training and must submit a national background check.

All team members will receive a uniform and a seasonal devotional sheet. Children from 4 to 12 years old are eligible. Fee is $110.

Founded in 2016, Heritage has approximately 600 members. On Sundays, worship times are 9 and 10 a.m. for in-person services and 11 a.m. for online.

Heritage Sports Leagues will have children on scholarships.

“Not every child can afford to participate in extracurriculars, but our desire is to help families who struggle financially by providing scholarships,” Suzanne said.

The staff wants to instill the importance of serving others. “Each team will be tasked to complete a service project during their season. The best part? We will let them decide how they would like to make a difference in our community,” Suzanne said. “We are excited to see what the kids do for others!”

To sign up, visit yourheritagechurch.churchcenter.com and click “Signups.” Then, click “Heritage Sports Leagues.” For more information, call 256-325-1700, email info@yourheritagechurch.com or visit yourheritagechurch.com.

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Church leaders founded sports leagues to serve local families. “We have a heart for kids and want to serve them. Our motto is, ‘Come Play!’ We know that kids learn best through play,” Suzanne said.

As a community-based league, children who sign up for the league will play against each other – not ‘outside’ teams in other leagues.

Heritage staff wants to partner with families to offer children a meaningful, rich experience. “Our emphasis is on mind, body and spiritual development,” Suzanne said. “We focus on character and physical skill development, along with encouraging spiritual development through team devotions and service projects.”

The staff also understands time constraints on busy families. “We offer the convenience of practice and games on the same day (Saturdays) to meet the needs of our kids and families,” she said. Leagues will open Aug. 13 and continue through Sept. 24.

Children in Heritage leagues can learn the same basic skills as other leagues but with a special emphasis on character and spiritual development.

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Once the gatherings are complete, dinner will be served prior to the walk to the Mars Music Hall at the VBC for an inspirational meeting with Mineo, team huddles and the event-ending “concert of prayer.”

Attendees must register and purchase tickets for the two-day event by visiting the FCA at www. northalabamafca.org.

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Trash Pandas’ Crawfish Festival at Toyota Field On Saturday, July 2, the Rocket City Trash Pandas kicked off Independence Day weekend with the Crawfish Festival at Toyota Field. Throughout the day there was live entertainment including music, performances, and contests including a crawfish eating contest, watermelon eating contest and hot dog eating contest.

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Christian Cavaletti (Italy) has a whopping collection of Pepsi cans. The assortment is so large, in fact, that it has broken the record for the largest collection of Pepsi cans. It includes 12,402 cans from all over the world and many limited editions of the soda. Christian has a master’s degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, works as a Site Manager in a textile company and has a huge hobby: collecting Pepsi cans from all over the world.

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Yewon Lee chosen for Emmy Noether Awards, worth $25K

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Yewon Lee, a graduating senior at James Clemens High School, has been named a Silver Medalist with the 2022 Emmy Noether Awards.

As a Silver Medalist, Lee will be awarded $25,000 upon entrance into a graduate-level research program, and she was inducted as a 2022 Emmy Noether Scholar. Other Silver Medalists from Alabama are Catherine Kung, Indian Springs School in Indian Springs; Sanjana Mupparaju, Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile; and M. Claire Sykes, Auburn High School in Auburn.

Three of the remaining 2022 Emmy Noether scholars live in Louisiana and two are Mississippi residents. The first-place Gold Medalist, Ashini Modi from Caddo Parish Magnet High School in Shreveport, La., will receive $75,000 ($25,000 during three school years).

The Community Foundation of Acadiana and Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation announced the 2022 honorees. Emmy Noether was an accomplished mathematician, known for her mastery of the discipline.

The 2022 Emmy Noether Scholars aspire to become

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy is expanding its in-school touring program and engaging in a capital campaign.

Yewon Lee leaders in STEM research careers. These prestigious students are working to become astrophysicists, biological engineers, chemists, mechanical engineers, environmental engineers, computer engineers, physicians and scientists.

These scholars will join a network of young women who are aspiring research scientists. They will be offered information on internship and networking opportunities. 2022 marks the sixth year for Emmy Noether Awards.

In 2022, the Emmy Noether Scholar’s average ACT score was 34.9 with a grade point average of 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale). These scholars will attend an array of universities, including Harvard, Vanderbilt and Brown universities; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Louisiana Tech University.

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Madison City Schools require all students re-enroll

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Central Office staff with Madison City Schools has opened the re-enrollment process for all students.

The student’s legal parent or legal guardian will complete all registration entirely online.

To access instructions, visit the MCS website at madisoncity.k12.al.us.

In the “District News” section, click “Time for Returning Students to Re-enroll in MCS.” The next page has an overview of the process, along with a link to more re-enrollment details at madisoncity.k12.al.us/domain/113.

MCS employees use re-enrollment information daily to work on staffing, student scheduling and other logistics in the operation of schools.

By completing re-enrollment steps, the parent or guardian confirms that a student in high or middle school will receive a class schedule, and elementary students will be placed on a class roster.

Central Office employees have emailed Snapcodes to student families to use in re-enrollment.

(A Snapcode is Snapchat’s version of a QR code.) The first emails for Snapcodes were sent on June 8 to “Contact 1” for the student in the MCS database.

A second email was sent on June 23 to “Contact 1” and “Contact 2.”

The sender of these emails is noreplyregistration@powersschool.com.

This step is an annual enrollment requirement.

When completing this online re-enrollment, parents or guardians should update all contacts, especially emergency contacts.

For younger children to enroll in kindergarten, state law dictates that students must be five years old on or before Sept. 2 of the new school year. In addition, for children to enroll in first grade, Alabama laws require students to be six years old on or before Dec. 31 of the current school year.

Parents will need to familiarize themselves with certain terms: * ‘Returning student’ — A student who currently is attending MCS and will advance to the next grade.

Also considered ‘returning students’ are children who have been attending a MCS First Class and/or Early Beginnings PreKindergarten and will attend MCS this fall. * ‘New student’ – A child or youth who will attend MCS for the first time in the 2022-2023 school year.

Students who withdrew previously from MCS and now are returning also are considered ‘new students.’

If the child attended MCS in the 2021-2022 school year and was still enrolled on May 25, 2022, do not register as a new student. School employees will email a Snapcode when it is time to re-enroll.

If you have any questions regarding re-enrollment, call 256-772-9255 or email Kim Johnson at kljohnson@madisoncity. k12.al.us.

Fantasy Playhouse works to bridge learning gap for kids

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy is working to bridge the learning gap created during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding its in-school touring program.

Fantasy Playhouse’s staff believes that they have identified a creative way to engage children by bringing history to life through theatrical performances. With its in-school touring program, Fantasy Playhouse focuses on nutrition, bullying and history. (fantasyplayhouse.org) The touring shows introduce students to the art of theatre with age-appropriate, curriculum-based pieces, which are socially relevant, entertaining and exciting. Professional actors relate experiences for each child to expand his or her imagination at multiple touring shows during the school year.

Programs include “Nick Nutrition and his Dog Fiber,” for grades K-6,

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to save the world from the villains of bad eating habits; “Poarch Creek Courage,” for grades 3-5, that intersperses lessons about bullying with Poarch Creek history; and “Freedom Riders — An Engaging Look at the Civil Rights Movement,” for grades 6-12, is set in 1961 as two female Harvard students consider joining the Freedom Rides.

Each 60-minute program ends with a question-and-answer session.

Fantasy Playhouse’s touring shows have free, accompanying study guides.

Summer camps at Bob Jones High School have introduced students to the experience of live performance on stage in Zompa Auditorium. After study and rehearsals, the campers present a fully staged production as the camp finale.

In addition, Fantasy Playhouse wants to deepen its impact by not only providing educational programs to schools but also staging its own productions.

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Playhouse’s capital campaign, needs $19 million minimum for a new facility, which will include a 355-seat theater, technical theater lab and supporting technology.

The new space will allow Fantasy Playhouse to become a field trip destination and provide needed resources to develop programming that fights back against learning loss and bridges the education gap that COVID-19 created.

The theatre arts campus will encompass 35,700 square feet and feature classroom space to support all aspects of theatre arts education.

The Fantasy Arts property will be a community asset to the Terry Heights neighborhood, the organization’s location for 18-plus years.

Fantasy Playhouse’s current location is 3312 Long Ave. SW in Huntsville. For more information, call the office, 256-539-6829, or Bob Jones cell phone, 256-975-2159; email info@fantasyplayhouse.com or EducationDirector@fantasyplayhouse.com; or visit fantasyplayhouse.com.

Madison City Schools recently announced their elections for teacher and staff of the year awards. Over the next few weeks, The Record will spotlight each one leading up to the overall teacher and staff selection in August.

Suzanne Curry holds the honor of “2022 Teacher of the Year” at Mill Creek Elementary School.

Suzanne Curry delights in boosting students’ imaginations at Mill Creek

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Suzanne Curry delights in creating opportunities to help her students grow and then celebrate that growth with students and their families. Curry is the “2022 Teacher of the Year” at Mill Creek Elementary School.

After college, Curry gained teaching experience overseas. “I was a part of a mission team in Prague in the Czech Republic and taught missionaries’ children on that team,” she said.

She then taught third-graders at David Lipscomb Elementary School in Nashville, Tenn. She served as Aide for Special Needs at Cedar Grove Elementary School in Smyrna, Tenn. After moving to Madison in 2017, Curry worked as Aide for the Early Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten at Mill Creek until hired to teach kindergartners at Mill Creek in fall

2018.

“I’m very passionate about young children learning through play . . . and learning through a variety of experiences,” Curry said. “I believe children need an environment with structure and flexibility to feel secure and learn.”

In one of Curry’s successes, she hosted ‘Family Nights’ in her classroom, before the constraints of COVID-19. “I planned one for the fall related to literacy and one in the spring related to math. My husband and daughter joined me,” Curry said.

Families brought food, and Curry prepared hands-on activities for parents and their children to do. “I loved being able to see my families meet each other and spend time together,” she said. “I am hopeful that I will be able to bring back Family Nights this coming school year.”

“A huge part of my teaching style is related to children’s imaginations.

I like for my classroom to resemble a small town with businesses, such as a pet store, grocery store, construction company and school. I like for them to be able to apply/use what we’re learning about in those stations,” she said.

“Watching them and listening to them as they pretend, and as they truly do use what we are learning about, is incredibly exciting and rewarding,” Curry said.

Curry grew up in Knoxville, Tenn.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at David Lipscomb University in Nashville.

Her husband, James Curry, works for Summit 7 Systems. Their daughter Cate just finished her sophomore year at Bob Jones High School.

“A little-known fact about me is that I play the piano and enjoy composing music,” Suzanne said. “Truly, my hobby is teaching. I really enjoy planning new experiences for my students.”

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The Union of Sinners and Saints bringing their “StoryTeller” tour to Madison July 22

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The Brook 8573 Highway 72

Madison Baptist 840 Balch Road

Trinity Baptist 1088 Hughes Road

Madison Free Will Baptist 5295 Wall Triana Hwy

Wall Highway Baptist 6597 Wall Triana BIBLE First Bible Church James Clemens High School Auditorium

Korean First Baptist 4257 Sullivan St. Lindsay Lane Baptist East Campus 1659 Nick Davis Road

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Central Valley 9580 Maison Blvd.

St. Andrew Primitive Baptist 1393 Swancott Road

Church of Christ Hughes Road

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1418 Old Railroad Bed

620 6th Street

Church of Christ of Madison 556 Hughes Road

JEWISH SYNAGOGUES Temple B’nai Sholom 103 Lincoln St. S.E.

Grace United Methodist Church 2113 Old Monrovia Rd.

St. Peter UMC 107 Stewart St.

Monrovia Church of Christ 595 Nance Road

Journey Church 13902 Bradford Road

Grady-Madison AME 129 Gooch Lane

LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran 660 Gillespie Rd

Harvest Pointe Methodist Church 103 Gin Oaks Court

Lamb Of God Lutheran 11716 County Line

Madison United Methodist Church 127 Church Street Parker Chapel United Methodist Church 28670 Powell Road

Wall Triana Church of Christ 7535 Wall Triana

CATHOLIC St. John’s Catholic 1057 Hughes Road

Phillip Tabernacle Primitive Baptist 930 Balch Road

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The Union of Sinners and Saints features members from the two bestselling Christian Rock bands of all time, with over 15 million albums sold, 25 #1 songs, 15 Grammy, and 40 Dove awards and nominations between them.

“The idea of this tour really intrigued both of us,” Schlitt declares. “With our histories, it only made sense to feature Petra and WhiteHeart favorSee CONCERT Page 7B

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HISTORY

Did you know?

Famous conqueror, Napoleon Bonaparte, was once attacked by a horde of bunnies! He had requested that a rabbit hunt be arranged for himself and his men. When the rabbits were released from their cages, the bunnies charged toward Bonaparte and his men in an unstoppable onslaught.

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Lost remotes and other blessings

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand

“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Whether it is age, being spaced out, or just in too big of a hurry, everyone loses things. Popular items are cell phone, keys, glasses, and so on. There is a joke I heard once that said, “Why don’t women over 50 have babies?” Answer: “Because they would put them down and forget where.”

When you misplace something, did you first pray? Even though I wear

a wristband that reads ‘Pray First’, often my emotions take over and I forget.

Even if you do not instantly find the item you are basically releasing it, and your minor stress, over it to God. Let him have it.

When I said ‘other blessings’ in my title, I simply mean sometimes it is a blessing in a way to get away from things that take us away from God. Think of that and go enjoy your day.

PRAYER: Father you are so good. You blessed me with the ability to think and to do things.

Sometimes a hurried spirit causes me to misplace things. I choose calmness and peace. 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.

Church Directory

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The Harbor Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road

Spirit Life Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road

Hope Church 1661 Balch Road

PRESBYTERIAN Grace Presbyterian USA 5555 Wall Triana Highway

Lifesong Community Home Church Light of Christ Center 4208 Holmes Avenue NW Living Word Fellowship 1477 Slaughter Road, Ala. Jesus Ministries 331 Landess Circle, Ala. Madison Mission Economic 183 Shelton Road Madison Worship Center 5290 Wall Triana Highway New Creation Christian Center 8006 Madison Pike Oasis Tabernacle - Faith & Love 8006 Madison Pike Ray Of Hope Ministries 9580 Putnam Plaza

Madison Monrovia Presbyterian Westminster Christian Academy Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian 3726 Pryor Road New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Providence Presbyterian 7745 Highway 72 W Redeemer Presbyterian 9580 Madison Blvd.

St. Elizabeth Cumberland Presbyterian, 104 Perry St. Triana Cumberland Presbyterian 263 Stone St. Sw Valley Presbyterian Church 719 Hughes Rd, Madison, Ala. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Madison Mission SDA 183 Shelton Road

Real Ministries 8006 Madison Pike Restoration Foursquare 5810 Wall Triana Highway

Triana Seventh Day Adventist 251 Ervin Lane

The Madison Record is currently in the process of updating the church directory. Please take a moment to look it over. If your church is not listed or a listing needs to be updates, please email that to us at john@themadisonrecord.com or call 256-763-1150.

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ites along with the new songs that we were writing in the studio but give it an ‘MTV Unplugged’ sense of style that lets the audience feel a part of the journey. The intimacy and stories have been an incredible treat for us and the long-time fans of both groups.”

“A lot of the fans of White Heart and Petra are bringing their kids to the shows, and many

kids and teens have never seen us live, and so we have seen a lot of interest where we played so many shows in the 80s and ’90s,” says Smiley.

Fans can find The Union of Sinners and Saints’ self-titled CD and vinyl on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube, as well as the group’s official website at www. theunionofsinnersandsaints.com.

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1963 Christmas party of the 50-year Tuesday Bridge Club of Madison (at the home of Sallie Williams Dublin - not pictured). Pictured above (first row, left to right): Ada Williams, Laura Jane Gillespie, Vivian Vaughn, (second row) Ruth Balch, Gladys M. True, Willie K. Drake, Ozelle Tribble, Mattye Belle Hughes and Beth Humphrey.

“True Tales” of Gladys True - Part 24 The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book, “My Life from Wagons to Rockets” by Gladys McFarlen True. It chronicles her life while living in Madison.

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian {Gladys’ book continues:} We had some interesting customers come to our store. Some of those I griped about. Now when I say I griped, this is a for-instance. I watched a woman take a dozen eggs -- that was all she bought -- out to her car, open up the carton, and come tell Pud, “Mr. True, one of these eggs is not large.”

He said, “Oh, that’s too bad,” and took an egg out of another carton, put it in her carton, and did not say a word to her. That just made me so mad.

Shopping centers were beginning to spring up, and Madison had a new one, M&M, in Miller’s Shopping Center. (Ashley, that is where you took dance classes.) We had this old maid who did not come to our store all the time, but she came one morning. She asked me if we had a graham cracker crust because M&M was out. I got her graham cracker pie crust, put it down on the counter, and said, “It’s just hard as heck to know what M&M is out of.” Pud did not say anything over at his checkout. When she went out, he said, “I guess you got rid of her.”

She did come back about as much as usual, but she never made that remark again.

When I go to the grocery store today, I do not talk about how high things are, but it takes my breath away sometimes. I was on the other side of the counter for all those fifty years, and I played Bridge with these ladies. In the later years when we had to mark things up because of rising prices, I never could make these ladies understand that if something had gone up and we found out, we had to re-mark what was on our shelf, or we could never buy that again. My very best friend, the one who lived next door and who deeded us the lot free and clear, argued with me until the day she died that if we did not pay that much for it when we bought it, we were not supposed to sell for that price. Anyway, I did help markup merchandise. I found out that hair spray took the original mark off, and nobody saw it. I do not know how I found that out, but I kept a thing of hair spray under my counter.

Did you know that I kept a little bitty pistol under my checkout counter because I did not want a big one like Pud had? I am not sure I could have shot it. After we were out of the store and we had things to do, Beverly, do you remember that we went down to city hall where they had classes to teach women how to shoot? Crime was beginning to pick up. I took my little gun, and the policeman laughed and said, “Mrs. True, with this thing you couldn’t have hit anybody.” Well, I could not hit anybody anyway. I finally was able to shoot on the board, but I never shot that figure in the heart like Beverly did. The policeman said I would have to point, shoot, and drag them in if anybody ever came along because I sure could not kill them. But I kept that little old pistol under the counter and felt perfectly safe. They say what you don’t know won’t hurt you. I guess that is true.

204 Church Street in Madison – Home of former mayor Howard Dublin and his wife Sallie (Williams) Dublin from 1937. It burned in 2005. It was the site of the Bridge Club of Madison for 50 years.

We played Rook for a good many years, then Bridge came along so we learned to play that. Some people did; I never was worth a flip. I am not a gambler. I simply went for the association, but I did play Bridge and Rook combined, with the same group of women for fifty years. We played every Tuesday no matter what and made quite an event of it.

Now so many of us are gone. I just have a few friends left that are the friends I had when I first came to Madison. We had more fun at the Bridge Club. We planned parties; we planned church activities; we raised our families. Because I was younger, I was the one with kids in school and college, and I was still very active in PTA. We played Bridge for many, many years longer than we played Rook.

I have come home with a pair of dollar earrings plenty of times, and Pud would say, “Oh, that’ll cost me a dress and a pair of shoes.” If it was the wrong color, he was about right, but we had a lot of fun. We finally got so old that we could not remember what had been bid so we were just going to meet and go out to eat.

That lasted less than a year, and we just quit. But I have oh, so many fond memories. And my friends did so many things for my children.

Those that are here are still my friends.

Madison does not have the parties that they used to have. I do not think there even is a Bridge group here. Out at our Senior Center they play Bridge and Canasta and different games, but they do not really have a club like we had all those years. If the men folk were at home when we played Bridge, they used to say, “How do you know what somebody has said.? You all talk at once. And then all of a sudden you can hear a pin drop. That’s when you’re eating.” We took good care of the brides in Madison, too, with parties and teas. We even wore evening dresses when we had Sissie’s tea.

Just one more thing about the Bridge Club. I know this is not a change, but I guess it is, too. We would serve refreshments: a drink -Russian tea or coffee or maybe both, a salad, a sandwich, a chip or cheese straws, and a dessert. And we had already had a Coca-Cola. When we first arrived, we got a Coca-Cola, then we played another progression, got the prizes, and went home.

I know that people play Bridge in Huntsville. I see all the clubs. There might be a Bridge Club out here, but I doubt it because they teach Beginning Bridge at the Senior Center. I am sorry to say that I do not partic-

ipate in the Senior Center, but not because I am not a senior. I qualified many, many years ago, but I do not have time. I do not know whether I have more to do or whether it takes me so much longer to do it.

But I just do not have time to go out there, so I don’t. I am glad we have one here though.

We used to just have a Senior Center in Huntsville. Before we bought the store back, we went to the Senior Center. Pud said he would shoot pool, and I could play Bridge. We got there on a day when they were dancing. Now my whole idea of going there was to do china painting.

I always wanted some hand-painted china. I love china. But it was dance day. Pud did not dance when he was young, and he certainly was not going to dance when he was old.

We did not stay long, and when we came out, I said, “Have you ever seen so many old people in your life?” He turned around and looked at me. He never did really fuss at me. He just said, “Where do you think we have been?” So, we never went back. They did not have a Senior Center in Madison while Pud was still living.

One of the other things Pud came up with for us to do was raise chinchillas. That was the only thing we ever lost money on. We paid $3,000 for six chinchillas. We named the first male George Wallace. We built cages for them ourselves. They were very interesting to watch and took baths in volcanic ash. While we had them, I learned to cook everything in the oven because that was all I had time for. Caring for and feeding those animals were very time-consuming. We kept them until we had sixty. One question we failed to ask initially was how to sell them, so no one ever told us. We finally ended up donating them to Auburn University.

When we got the store back, we stayed down there {in business at our Madison store location} maybe three years. We had a furniture store there one time. On my side of the store with my checkout counter, we had the ice cream box and the drink box. We did some moving, and got permission from Mr. Farley to make an opening between those two buildings. When they opened the walls, they were three feet thick. I am sure it weakened the structure on that building, but that was all right with Mr. Farley. We stocked some furniture. If things did not sell in a little while, we got rid of them. That is why Pud sold radios. The furniture did not move fast enough.

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Lee

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The Acadiana and Brown Foundations held an award ceremony on June 4 for the honorees and their families at the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans, La. An academic standout, Lee ranked in top places for Medical Math in HOSA Virtual State Leadership Conference; 2021 Alabama State Science Olympiad; The Center for Excellence in Education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist; and numerous extra-curricular and martial arts commendations.

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The Brown Foundation works to alleviate human suffering. Based in Metairie, La., the Brown Foundation primarily serves the Gulf South but also supports quality programs throughout the United States. They believe in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and developing new treatments for the sick.

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4th of July Trash Pandas game and fireworks spectacular Here are some fun photos taken by photographer Kassidy Wilkins of the 4th of July Trash Pandas game and fireworks show at Toyota Field in Madison. The Trash Pandas report it was a sold-out event with 7,500 fans. The game also included a 75th anniversary celebration for Harold and Ruth McMurran. Harold is a WWII veteran and threw out the first pitch.

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