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2020 Census Madison is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 25.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,938 in 2010. Page 3A

MADISON – Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols addressed the current COVID situation in Madison schools over the weekend. He said the school district is seeing the highest number of positives since they have been tracking COVID. There have been 89 positive cases of COVID within the district last week, bringing

the total over 100 since school tancing mitigation procedures.

This becomes even more imbegan on Aug. 4. portant as the number “Those students of cases in our school and their families are system continues to complying with MCS rise.” procedures for being These close contacts excluded from school are excluded from until they are cleared school and school acfor a safe return,” tivities for 14 days Nichols said. “Our based on the Alabama faculty, staff, and Department of Public students have done Dr. Nichols Health (ADPH), una great job following our masking and social dis- less they have been fully vacci-

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nated or have been diagnosed COVID positive in the last 90 days.

Nichols said the district will coordinate this week with principals to reevaluate the district’s school schedules to assist with social distancing during the school day.

“Activities will be evaluated and adjusted to lessen the spread of the virus and assist our staff in contact tracing,” See SCHOOLS Page 2A

Madison Street Festival canceled again

Theatre Huntsville Get ready for Theatre Huntsville’s first post-pandemic production “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll,” a play by Eric Bogosian, at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment.

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Let The Be Music The Winslow Davis Ensemble, a unique group of talented musicians will perform at the next concert installment for “Let There Be Music, Madison!” on Aug. 19.

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FOOTBALL KICKOFF - The 2021 high school football season kicks off this week for local teams. The Bob Jones Patriots will face Dothan in the 2021 Kickoff Classic in Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl on Friday, Aug. 20 (See page 1B for story). Kickoff is at 7 p.m. James Clemens will also be on the road, traveling to Mobile to face Murray on Friday. The Jets are coming off their 26-7 preseason jamboree win over Oxford last Friday. Madison Academy will travel to Briarwood Christian and Sparkman will host Gardendale. Watch for game results at www.themadisonrecord.com. Pictured above: Bob Jones wide receiver Nakye Reese reaches for the ball during practice.

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The Great Cycle Challenge Linda Rickabaugh hopes residents will join her quest with the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

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MADISON - The COVID virus has claimed the Madison Street Festival for a second consecutive year. Madison Street Festival, which is usually held the first Saturday in October, has in the past drawn over 10,000 people to celebrate and have fun in Madison’s historic downtown.

Debbie Overcash, the festival committee’s president, issued a statement Monday morning explaining some of the struggles the festival organizers have experienced in planning this year’s event even without the COVID numbers rising. With positive cases currently high, especially in Madison City Schools, the decision to cancel this year’s event seemed inevitable.

“After the necessary cancellation of the 2020 festival the committee was optimistic that a 2021 festival could become a reality and has worked diligently toward that goal. But recent developments in the pandemic would be not only

Zoo planned for area; phase II includes Madison property

By STAFF REPORTS LIMESTONE COUNTY - The nonprofit North Alabama Zoological Society announced plans last Tuesday to bring a zoo to Limestone County, although the group still needs $11 million in funding to buy the land and a spokesman projected completion of phase 1 of the project will take more than three years.

As planned, the zoological park would span 279 acres. The central portion of the park, a traditional walking zoo, would

be between Interstate 65 and U.S. 31, just north of Martin Line Road.

According to city of Athens spokeswoman Holly Hollman, the park will be located on old farmland across the interstate from the site where Buc-ee’s is being built in Athens.

North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) spokesman Ethan Fitzgerald said the group would work with civic and business leaders to secure the needed funding.

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Details were released last week for a planned zoo for North Alabama. The second phase involves a 200-acre property in Madison.

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Nichols said. “Our goal is to keep the cases down and be able to continue with our regular school schedule. Many districts in the country are already moving to hybrid and virtual options. I believe that by following the ADPH guidelines, we can continue to avoid this type of schedule disruption.”

Nichols is staying optimistic things will soon change for the better. “My hope is that in a few weeks, we will see a decline in these positive tests and be able to develop a mask optional status for our schools.”

Governor Kay Ivey issued a lim-

ited State of Emergency last week based on the surge in COVID-19 cases. She stressed that this emergency order was not the same she declared over a year ago. “I want to be abundantly clear: there will be absolutely no statewide mandates, closures or the like. This state of emergency is strategically targeted at removing bureaucracy and cutting red tape wherever we can to allow our doctors, nurses and hospital staff to treat patients that come through their door,” Ivey stated.

However, Nichols indicated the school districts throughout the state expect this to prompt the Ala-

bama Department of Public Health to issue further guidance this week.

“It is our understanding that more information will be issued this week on current COVID procedures and protocols from the ADPH. We will provide an update of any changes once we receive that information,” Nichols said.

Regarding athletics, Nichols said the school district is following AHSAA guidelines. Based on AHSAA guidelines and points of emphasis, seating capacity will not be limited or masks required for outdoor events. However, masks will be required for all indoor events.

near where it was seven days prior.

In the numbers released by Huntsville Hospital Health Systems (HH) on Friday, Madison Hospital had 33 patients with COVID. Six were in ICU and three were on ventilators.

The previous Friday, there were 30 COVID patients, but that number rose to 45 by mid-week before dipping back into the 30s.

HH says 291 patients have COVID throughout their system — up from 218 a week ago. Ninety-two of those are in ICU with 43 on ventilators.

This includes hospitals in Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Colbert and Franklin counties.

In Madison County alone, there were 156 patients with COVID at HH facilities on Friday. A little over week before, Madison County had 122 COVID patients.

On Friday, there were 36 patients in ICU throughout Madison County, up from 29 the previous Friday, with 27 on ventilators — nearly double

from the week before.

The Alabama Department of Public Health has some good news on Monday. According to its COVID Dashboard, the rate of new positive cases in Madison County fell by 24.1% over the past seven days. Last week started out with 200 new cases reported on Aug. 9. Since then, the numbers have been in decline The ADPH also shows there have been five deaths in Madison County due to COVID since July 29.

Limestone County has seen a 316.7% drop in new cases over the past week. They had 22 new cases reported on Friday, down from 67 reported Aug. 9.

Editor’s note: Due to our Monday print deadline, the reporting on the COVID numbers in this story reflect where they were at press time. For current COVID numbers, please check out the Madison Hospital Facebook page and watch for updates at www.themadisonrecord.com.

Festival risky but potentially unsafe and dangerous for attendees, vendors, and sponsors. Necessary social distancing and safety protocols would be extremely difficult to accomplish throughout the day,” Overcash said.

“The rising uncertainty about the course of COVID has already shown up for us in dwindling vendor registrations, parade entries, and food vendors.”

Overcash said the committee has evaluated the risks and felt it is best to cancel the 2021 Madison Street Festival for the continued health, wellbeing, and safety of our community. “We understand that many people, like ourselves, will be disappointed but the decision to cancel was made out of necessity not choice,” she said.

COVID CASES IN MADISON The number of COVID patients at Madison Hospital rose drastically last week, then fell to end the week

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By STEVE NORRIS MADISON - Another week of stormy weather in the forecast with chances at least 50% each afternoon, which is unusual to see for seven straight days.

High temperatures will be around 85 to 88. Very heavy downpours and frequent lightning will be associated with some of the storms this week.

We had a beautiful rainbow the other day. Did you know the rainbow is mentioned in the Bible? God put the rainbow in the sky as the sign of his promise that he would never again destroy the earth with flood (Genesis 9:13–17).

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For our astronomy enthusiasts, I hope you were able to view the Perseid meteor shower last week. The next big shower is Dec. 13 and 14. I will remind you before its occurrence.

We have two bright planets that you can see in the nighttime sky this week.

Venus is bright in the western sky after sunset and Jupiter rises in the southeastern and southern sky late at night -great viewing especially for those of you with a good telescope.

A full moon is coming on August 22.

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Zoo “In the park, there will be three Adventure Trek Areas representing national parks and preserves from North America, Asia, and Africa. Beyond observing wildlife, guests will be able to ride horses, zipline, and safari through these areas,” according to a statement issued by Huntsville-based NALZS, which was formed in 2019. It would also include an aquarium.

The second phase of the project would be a 200-acre property along Limestone Creek in Madison along Hwy 72 that “will focus on sustainable farming research for humans and animals,” according to the statement. Agricultural products from the site would be used to feed zoo animals and to supply restaurants at the zoo.

Fitzgerald said it was too early to know what types of animals would be at the zoo.

“Depending on funding, we are at minimum three-plus years from building/ completing phase one,” he said in an email. “At most, it could take a decade to complete the development.”

While the zoo is being completed, he said, guests would be able to visit the park.

The zoo site is outside Athens city limits but would be served by Athens Utilities, Hollman said.

California-based development firm Lansing Companies is purchasing the 687-acre site that will include the 279acre zoological park as well as the 200acre Madison property, according to the statement, and NALZS plans to buy the two properties from the firm for $11 million.

Greg Lansing, CEO of Lansing Companies, was quoted in the NALZS statement as saying the zoo would provide an economic benefit for the area. “… We expect it will bring substantial economic growth to the I-65 corridor that will be a catalyst for further highly beneficial projects in not only Huntsville, but also nearby Madison, Athens and Decatur,” he said.

According to its website, NALZS was formed for the purpose of building the zoological park, and Executive Director Ethan Woodruff said in the statement north Alabama is ready for a zoo.

“We have been working on the project for the last two years setting the groundwork for creating a much-wanted experience in our area,” he said.

The park will be built according to Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards, according to the statement, with the goal of being accredited by that association during its first year of operation.

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Madison grew 25.29% in ten years; Huntsville now largest city in state

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The State of Alabama population came in at 5,024,279, a 5.1% increase in the last decade. Alabama is now the 24th most populous state in the U.S. In April 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed Alabama will not lose a seat in the House of Representatives based upon numbers released in 2020 Census apportionment data. This means Alabama will retain its seven congressional seats.

Huntsville city leaders did say that the increase in population will

mean redistricting is in the city’s future. The Huntsville City Council on Thursday approved its 2021 redistricting guidelines to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act and U.S. Constitution.

Mayor Tommy Battle was not surprised by the census findings. “The numbers released by the Census Bureau validate predictions we’ve heard for a while,” he said.

Madison has not announced if they will be required to redistrict due to the 2020 Census numbers.

DONATION TO HELP RENOVATE KIDS KINGDOM - State Senator Tom Butler of Madison presented a $10,000 check to help with the renovation of Kid’s Kingdom at Dublin Park. That puts the project total donation amount at $200,000.

Bringing them closer toward its goal of $690,000. Kid’s Kingdom was built nearly 25 years ago and a group of Madison nonprofits is working to raise money to renovate it, making it a more inclusive space for all children, with all abilities.

Organizers said they hope to break ground on the inclusive playground in 2022. “My two daughters played there growing up and my grands play there now,” Sen. Butler said. “Big salute to all involved in the renewal project.” Sen. Butler is pictured, left, with project coordinators Liz Brinton and Matt McLellan, and Madison City Council member Renae Bartlett.

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MADISON - They have been saying it was likely to happen this year and it did. Huntsville is now the largest city in Alabama. According to data from the 2020 U.S. Census released Thursday, Huntsville’s is up from 180,105 in the 2010 Census to 215,006. Birmingham is now the second largest city in Alabama at 200,733. They fell from a population of 212,237 in 2010.

Huntsville has added 56,790 people within the past 20 years. Madison has added 24,468.

With a 2020 population of 53,797, Madison is now the 10th largest city in Alabama. The city is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 25.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,938 in 2010.

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AG teams up to launch initiative to address social media censorship

By STAFF REPORTS MONTGOMERY—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at addressing censorship on social media platforms. As part of the initiative, the official website of each attorney general now provides a “Social Media Censorship Complaint Form” for the public to report abuses by Big Tech.

Attorney General Marshall and Attorney General Landry are encouraging the public to enlist in the fight against Big

Marshall Tech censorship, calling on all persons who have been censored online to file a formal complaint.

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these complaints will be kept confidential, in accordance with each state’s laws, and will be actively reviewed and thoroughly analyzed to determine whether the reported conduct by social media companies constitutes a violation of federal or state law.

“Big Tech is not the Ministry of Truth. It should concern us all when platforms that hold such tremendous power and influence over information wield that power in contradiction of— and with undisguised disdain for—the foundational American principles of free speech and freedom of the press,” said Attorney General Marshall. “The

censorship campaign currently being waged by giant corporate oligarchs like Facebook and Twitter is, in a word, un-American.”

“I encourage anyone and everyone who has been censored on social media to file a formal complaint with my office,” Attorney General Marshall continued. “The process is simple and straightforward—and will provide us with important information to fight the growing menace of censorship by the great malefactors of tech.”

“From political speech to healthcare research to economic activity, Big Tech has censored

content to fit their ideological bents—violating users’ rights to silence opposition. Social media platforms have altered and deleted content, blocked and restricted access, removed and banned accounts, and more,” said Attorney General Landry.

“I encourage all who have been impacted to file a complaint, and I hope this initiative will expose just how far-reaching the suppression has been.”

Complaints can be filed with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office using the “Social Media Censorship Complaint Form” on its website at AlabamaAG. gov/Censored.

Lomax to run for State House of Representatives

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Restaurant Week returns for ninth year through Aug. 22

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE – Following a year of quiet dining rooms and an ever-evolving travel and tourism landscape, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is ready to “savor the moment of coming together again” with the return of Huntsville Restaurant Week, a county-wide initiative that highlights the Rocket City’s diverse culinary scene by promoting locally owned and operated restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and more.

Happening this week through Aug. 22, this year serves as the 9th annual celebration of all things food and beverage. Over 60 local eateries are participating this year with unique menu items and special offerings.

Judy Ryals, President/CEO of the CVB, said, “Just as we have world class museums, outdoor recreation, arts, and more, Huntsville also has a world class dining scene. Our local restaurants are a part of our identity as a premier travel destination, and Restaurant Week is just as much of a celebration for our restaurants as it is for visitors and locals. We’ve witnessed the incredible tenacity and hard work our restauranteurs have shown over this past year, and this campaign is one way of expressing our appreciation for them.”

This year, the CVB is extending the celebrations past the ten days of Restaurant Week, with special events taking place throughout August. Highlighted events include the WhistleStop BBQ Festival, Craft Beer Trail Fest, cooking and sushi classes, plus a job fair hosted in partnership with the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association, happening Aug. 24 at the Von Braun Center.

“Last year the support was overwhelming for our restaurants,” said Pam Williams, who spearheads Huntsville Restaurant Week for the CVB. “People realized how crucial our local dining scene is to our community – to the economy, to our quality of life. Restaurants

still need our support to recover, so this year workforce development will be part of the focus, because our culinary scene can provide more than enjoyable experiences – it can also provide a rewarding career path. We encourage everyone to make it a “Culinary Month” by attending any of the special events happening throughout all of August, dine in, get delivery, order take-out – there are so many opportunities to support local this year.”

As part of the precautions for COVID-19, the CVB is encouraging alternative ways for both residents and visitors alike to support Huntsville Restaurant Week, primarily by partnering with local delivery services Rocket City Delivered and GrubSouth, which are both waiving the standard delivery fee for participating restaurants using the code HRW2021.

Patrons will be able to choose from the variety of participating Restaurant Week establishments that currently offer delivery through either or both of the two services.

Despite the pandemic, diners can expect to see several first-time participants on the list for 2021. BeeZr Gastropub, Bubby’s Diner, Oscar Moon’s, Grille on Main, and Frankie’s Crab Shack are just a few of the newcomers to Restaurant Week.

As a bonus feature of Restaurant Week, the Huntsville/Madison County CVB will be hosting ten days of giveaways through social media. Simply tweet or post to Facebook or Instagram using the official Restaurant Week hashtag #DineHsv with your best “foodie” photos, what dish you most want to try, etc. A winner will be chosen each day throughout the ten days of Restaurant Week to win restaurant gift cards and CVB prizes.

The CVB’s own #iHeartHsv blog will be featuring dedicated food and beverage content throughout the month of August.

To view the full list of participating Huntsville Restaurant Week venues, visit the CVB’s website at www.huntsville.org/restaurantweek.

HUNTSVILLE – James Lomax announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives for District 20 last week.

District 20 is currently represented by Howard Sanderford who is not seeking re-election.

This district encompasses the majority of South East Huntsville and Hampton Cove. The Republican Primary is May 24, 2022.

“First of all I want to say thank you to Representative Sanderford for serving our district for many years with honor,” said Lomax. “I grew up in District 20, and over the years I have seen our community celebrate some big wins, but I’ve also seen it struggle with growing pains. I will work with our local and state leaders to make sure our district’s needs are heard and addressed in Montgomery.”

Lomax is a long-time resident of District 20 and a graduate of Grissom High School. He is currently the Director of Asset Management and Leasing for Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), a Real Estate Investment Trust with a focus on Redstone Gateway, the 468-acre business park development supporting Redstone Arsenal. In his commercial real estate career, he has participated in the leasing of over 1,500,000 square feet in the Huntsville area.

“In my commercial real estate career, I have seen firsthand the amazing impact of economic development on our community through new jobs and investments,” he said. “I will work hard to make sure that our economy continues to move in the right direction and that our schools, infrastructure builders, and first responders have the support and resources they need to keep up with our rapidly changing world.”

Lomax added that he will

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support veterans and active duty military members. “As a Christian, it goes without saying that protecting our values, morals, the unborn, and our 2nd Amendment rights will always be a priority to me. I will stand up for those things and firmly against the cancel culture politics that are so rampant in our modern-day society.”

In community service, Lomax is the past president of the Rotaract Club of Huntsville and is a member of the Huntsville Rotary Club. He was appointed by the Huntsville City Council to the Medical Clinic Board of Fifth Avenue and was a Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Contender in 2017, 2019, and 2020.

In 2016, he was a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year nominee. Additionally, he was recognized as a “40 Under 40 in Huntsville” by 256 Magazine in 2020.

Lomax graduated with a Masters degree from the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He and his wife Elizabeth, an Auburn alumna, live in South Huntsville and attend Whitesburg Baptist Church.

Redstone Harley-Davidson plans Poker Run to help Big Brothers Big Sisters

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Redstone Harley-Davidson will host the first annual “Poker Run – Ride for Kids’ Sake” to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley organization on Sept. 11.

Registration will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by the first ‘bike out’ at 10:30 a.m. Fees are $20 per licensed biker and $10 per passenger.

The first stop for the Poker Run will be Flint River Coffee Company at 1443 Winchester Road NE in Huntsville (for information, call 256-859-0109). The second stop will take bikers to Billy’s Sports Bar

and Grill at 14881 U.S. 231 in Hazel Green (for information, call 256-829-0555).

The third and final stop will be Bowler Hat Brewing Company at 7429 U.S. 72 W in Madison (for information, call 256-325-3928).

Back at Harley-Davidson, timing for the last ‘bike in’ will be 2:30 p.m.

Presentation of door prizes and results of the 50/50 drawing are scheduled for 2:35 p.m. Prizes for “Best Hand” and for “Worst Hand” will be awarded at 2:45 p.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children who are facing adversity with strong and enduring relationships that are professionally sup-

ported and established on a one-to-one basis. These relationships between the older role model and the youth change their lives for the better . . . forever.

By partnering with parents, guardians, volunteers and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters stands accountable for each child in the program. The youth can achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships, while avoiding risky behavior. For more information, call 256-880-2123 or visit bbbstv.org.

Redstone Harley-Davidson takes pride in many additional benefits that sets the business apart from

Redstone Harley-Davidson will host a Poker Run on Sept. 11 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. other dealerships. For example, Redstone Harley-Davidson has the only free-to-use event room in the state, called “Redstone Roadhouse,” according to the business’ website.

(redstoneharley-davidson. com) The room’s design is a springboard for community activities, motorcycle rides and local club or organization’s activities.

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vidson’s address is 15100 Hwy. 20 W. in Madison (just west of Greenbrier Road). For more information, call 256-384-6868 or visit redstoneharley-davidson.com.

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Theatre Huntsville to present first post-pandemic production August 20-28 at Lowe Mill

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE - Get ready for Theatre Huntsville’s first post-pandemic production “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll,” a play by Eric Bogosian, at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment. This dark comedy offers ten hilarious, riveting and often disturbing monologues inspired by the men Bogosian encountered and observed in New York.

Presented by a talented cast and crew, “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” is directed by Sam Marsh with assistant direction by Kailey Burkhardt.

Costumes are by Colleen McNabb Samples, lighting by Melissa ‘Birdie’ Jones, and sound by Charlie Rogers.

The cast includes Jon Brown, George Kobler, Art Walthall, Jake Barrow, Christopher Kelly Carter, Phil Parker, Colleen McNabb Samples, Brian Beck, Byron Turner, David Schulte, Ariel Terrell and Cherie Evans.

This non-stop tour through some oddball minds by the author of “Talk Radio” and “Drinking in America” enjoyed a lengthy run Off-Broadway.

Originally performed as a one-man show, the New York Times called the performance

Bogosian’s “… funniest and scariest yet… [he] has crossed the line that separates an exciting artist from a culture hero…He knows which way the wind is blowing, and in Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, these icy currents smack you right in the face.”

“Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” will be presented on Aug. 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., and Aug. 21 & 28 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.

Tickets are $15 and are available at www.THtix.com. Group sales and can be arranged by contacting Theatre Huntsville at (256) 536-0807 or info@theatrehsv.org.

“Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” will be presented on Aug. 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., and Aug. 21 & 28 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.

FUN THINGS TO SEE & DO COCKTAILS AT THE VIEW Recurring weekly on Wednesday at 5:30 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.

Check website for weather-related changes. $5 AFTER 5 AT THE HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART Recurring weekly on Thursday 5-8 p.m.

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street Admission charged hsvmuseum.org Enjoy art after hours every Thursday night when admission to the Huntsville Museum of Art is only $5. Pair a glass of wine with the latest exhibit, and watch for meet-and-greet events with winemakers. $5 AFTER 5 AT EARLYWORKS Recurring weekly on Thursday 5-7 p.m.

EarlyWorks Children’s Museum 404 Madison Street, Huntsville The “Summer of Innovation” is in full swing with new exhibits and new play areas at EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. Take advantage of special pricing to enjoy the Tinker Lab, Bobbi’s Think Big Studio, the Toys: The Inside Story exhibit and all the hands-on state history stations that allow for learning through play.

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Streets around Big Spring International Park www.downtownhuntsville.org/foodtruckallstars Food Truck rallies return this year for two foodfilled nights a month beginning in May. Food trailers will set up on first Fridays, food trucks on third Fridays. There will be plenty of space to roam and dine, plus food tents and music.

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MOVIES ON THE LEISURE LAWN Recurring weekly on Monday The lawn is open at 4 p.m., movies start at sundown.

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Winslow Davis Ensemble scheduled for Let There Be Music, Madison!

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com

MADISON – A unique group of talented musicians will perform at the next concert installment for “Let There Be Music, Madison!” on Aug. 19.

The music will start at 6 p.m. on Old Black Bear’s patio at 212 Main St. in downtown Madison. Parking is available on Main Street and on Martin Street, one street south of Main. AMT Integrated Solutions is the presenting sponsor for Let There Be Music, Madison.

To perpetuate live music downtown, Madison Arts Council and Madison Visionary Partners are working as partners

The Winslow Davis Ensemble with John Knox, from left, Winslow Davis, Cameron Fish and Mike McAlister will entertain for Let There Be Music, Madison on Aug. 19. Photo courtesy of Winslow Davis Ensemble, winslowdavis.com to raise funds for Home Place Park, the new venue for future music events.

“The Winslow Davis Ensemble is more than just a violin, guitar, bass, keys and drums. It’s a fusion of stories that twist together and cry out to be heard as one, layering textures of rock and soul into a captivating musical conversation,” according to Davis’ website. (winslowdavis.com)

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Current members of the ensemble include Cameron Fish on drums, John Knox on electric guitar, Mike McAlister on bass and Zeb Worlund on keyboard.

Davis started playing electric violin in 2012 and quickly mastered his music in a “unique blend of emotion and curiosity to each performance.” (winslowdavis. com) Since he was 11 years old, Davis “had

wrestled with both a passion and fear of his musical ability,” according to the website. Originally, he decided to learn about the violin just for fun, but his talent soon took him into a more public statement of his art. He organized the Winslow Davis Ensemble in 2013.

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GEOQUEST! Ongoing Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive www.burrittonthemountain.com Come play on the mountain! Choose one of four GeoQuest adventures to enjoy with your family – Nature Quest, History Quest, Critter Quest, or Letterboxing Quest. Using clues and GPS technology, hunt on the trails and museum grounds to collect sets of Quest Cards. Kids will love hunting and finding the Quest Cards that share fun facts and cool trivia about each theme. Collect a complete set of Quest Cards for all four adventures and you can enter your name in a monthly (April- September) drawing for a free family membership.

MISSION EXPERIENCES AT US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER Ongoing U.S. Space & Rocket Center Reservations required. www.rocketcenter.com See if you have what it takes to get the crew safely to space and back home again in the Shuttle Experience. Journey into the world of SCUBA and Neutral Buoyancy through the Underwater Astronaut Training Experience. Explore history and get ready for the next era of space exploration in the Family or Adult Astronaut Training Experience.

Some experiences are offered on weekends only.

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DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday Scenethat Walking Tours www.scenethat.net Choose from a number of tours to learn more about Huntsville’s history. Denise Swain is passionate about research, storytelling and keeping the legacy of significant people and places alive.

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OUTDOOR MARKET Recurring weekly on Saturday Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Drive www.lowemill.art/saturday-artist-market Visit Lowe Mill A&E Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., from May till October for an Outdoor Market.

Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-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.

THE MARKET AT LEIGH ACRES Recurring weekly on Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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As you make your way through the Garden, you will discover vignettes of botanical lanterns integrated into the natural surroundings.

5655 Maysville Road www.leighacres.com Leigh Acres is approximately ten acres in New Market, Alabama. Every Saturday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Leigh Acres has hundreds of artifacts and antiques displayed from around the world!

THE MARKET AT MIDCITY Recurring weekly on Sunday - 1-5 p.m.

The Camp 5909 University Drive No admission charged www.facebook.com/themarketatmidcity It’s so much more than a farmers market! In addition to locally grown, fresh produce, there are artisans, makers and musicians.

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UNCAGED: BIRDS, NATURE & YOU Ongoing Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue www.hsvbg.org Uncaged is a collection of interactive pieces that explore the lives of our charismatic feathered friends: birds! Each piece is unique and inventive, created by local artists and architects who have partnered with the Garden to bring the experience to life. Uncaged will take you on a delightful adventure through the Garden to discover the secrets of our feathered friends like you’ve never seen before.

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Brent and Nancy Law will serve in the Italy Rome Mission and lead tours at the Visitor’s Center adjacent to the Rome Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The photo shows the temple under construction in 2014.

Linda Rickabaugh prepping for the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Photo by William Aycock

Brent and Nancy Law accept call to Italy Rome Mission MADISON – Brent and Nancy Law of Madison have accepted an 18-month mission in Rome with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Laws received a mission call to serve in the Italy Rome Mission. In their primary responsibility, they will give tours at the Visitor’s Center adjacent to the Rome Temple.

“We’ll enter the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah on Nov. 15, stay for 10 days and then fly to Rome. We are incredibly excited,” Brent said.

“Mission Calls are issued by the Apostles of the Church, based on the missionaries’ experience and needs of the worldwide church,” Brent said.

A few days before entering the MTC, the Laws will receive a Priesthood Blessing to make them full-time missionaries for the church.

“The blessing will be given by the laying on of hands by President of the Madison Alabama Stake of the Church, Kuenn Drake (of) Falkville,” Brent said.

“My wife Nancy has a wonderful testimony of Jesus Christ with a strong knowledge of the scriptures,” Brent said.

For years, Nancy taught seminary to high school students. “She will be a wonderful missionary.”

“We love the Savior and want to share the message of the restoration. The Gospel is applicable to everyone,” Brent said.

Missionaries financially support themselves or receive help from their families.

Missionaries are not employees of the church.

Brent retired from an international job at Redstone Arsenal and worked closely with Italians and personnel from other nations. “In part, I managed a cooperation with the United States and four European nations,” Brent said. For his job, he often traveled to Rome and oth-

er cities in Italy. In early 2019, he attended the open house of Rome Temple with Italian colleagues.

“It was a great experience,” he said.

From age 19 to 21, Brett served as a missionary in the Spain Barcelona Mission. “The Spanish and Italian languages are very similar,” he said.

After World War II, Brent’s father served a mission in France and hoped to serve again with Brent’s mother during retirement. However, by retirement he was ill and couldn’t serve.

At visitation before Brent’s father’s funeral, a companion of his father in France described the rampant poverty in France in the late 1940’s because of World War II. Many families resorted to begging.

“My father would often give money, although he wasn’t wealthy. His companion (said) my father couldn’t afford to continue to give money to beggars. My father’s reported reply was, ‘I can’t afford not to give to the poor,’” Brent said.

From childhood, Brent recalls a French Swiss family visiting his father. “(My father) taught them about the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ through the Prophet Joseph Smith, and they had joined the Church,” Brent said. “We love the Savior and want to share the message of the restoration. The Gospel is applicable to everyone.”

The Laws have attended church in the East Limestone Ward since its formation in fall 2019. The church building is in Athens.

The Law’s two sons also served missions. Older son Ted served in Pocatello Idaho Mission and taught Latin Americans living in Idaho (in Spanish). Currently, Ted works as an actuary and lives in Muncie, Ind. Younger son Jim served in the France Toulouse Mission and currently is a professor of French and linguistics at Brigham Young University in Provo.

Linda Rickabaugh pursues Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Research

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com

MADISON – Linda Rickabaugh hopes residents will join her quest with the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

“I was intrigued by the biking aspect of it, but, when I investigated further, I saw all the kids’ faces who were impacted by cancer.

I couldn’t say, ‘No,’” Rickabaugh said. “Plus, my husband lost a little brother when leukemia was almost a death sentence.”

In the campaign, “bike riding is a physical way of getting out and spreading awareness. It’s twofold: promoting advantages of fitness and the importance of the challenge, which is to raise money for cancer research,” she said.

Anyone interested in supporting the fundraising can visit GreatCycleChallenge.com and join.

Rickabaugh’s 2021 goal is $4,000.

“Last year, I raised over $5,000, and I hope to do the same this year but at least $4,000,” she said.

She plans to ride 400 miles, an average of about 14 miles daily.

“Some days I can’t ride; other days, I’ll do more,” Rickabaugh said.

“Children’s Cancer Research Fund does not dole funds to individuals, but rather the money funds research to eradicate cancers in children, such as brain tumors and leukemia,” Rickabaugh said. “Some cancers are specific

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to children and not easily treated.

Different groups address the treatment and funding.”

Alabama does not have any large research facilities that directly benefit from CCRF. “Certainly, we would benefit indirectly if an Alabama child were treated and ultimately cured because of knowledge and research that CCRF funds,” Rickabaugh said.

Active in volunteering, Rickabaugh has participated in outreach for March of Dimes, Knights of Columbus and her sister’s nonprofit to benefit 9-11 victims. However, her most extensive effort has been with the cancer fund. “It’s important for individuals to give of their time and talents to benefit organizations in need,” she said.

A ‘byproduct’ of her fundrais-

ing has been bicycling’s healthy exercise. “You can definitely burn calories,” Rickabaugh said.

She lost 15 pounds last year. She has enjoyed the adventure of discovering different bike baths and trails throughout Madison and Huntsville.

Individuals can donate through September to Rickabaugh’s campaign at greatcyclechallenge. com/riders/lindarickabaugh.

Originally from Yuma, Ariz., she moved to Madison 19 years ago. For about 10 years, Rickabaugh has served as caregiver for her mother, who will be 100 years old in November.

For more information, call 256-541-3185, email Rickabaughlinda1@gmail.com or visit Greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/ lindarickabaugh.

Linda Rickabaugh hopes residents will join her in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

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festivals and corporate events. His ensemble stands as the anchor of gigs at restaurants, bars and museum events.

The ensemble draws from an eclectic repertoire.

Davis’ original pieces build in layers for the audience to enjoy. In addition, the group can cover an array of tunes from musicians across the decades, ranging from George Gershwin to B.B. King, Goo Goo Dolls to the Rolling Stones, along with contemporaries like Christina Perri, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Dave Matthews and John Legend.

Released in 2013, Davis’ first CD features both solo and ensemble pieces.

He hopes to return to the recording studio soon to capture the ensemble’s most current original music.

Winslow Davis’ recent itinerary has included Green Street Market, Freight House Restaurant, Humphrey’s and The Open Bottle.

The group’s mailing address is Winslow Davis Music, P.O. Box 294, Harvest, AL 35749. For more information, call 256-7838015, email Winslow@ WinslowDavis.com or visit winslowdavis.com.

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INSIDE SPORTS

Hannah Thuss Hannah Thuss recently spent hours packing for her trip to Auburn where she entered her freshman year of college and is looking forward to possibly earning an athletic scholarship as she is a preferred walk-on for the Tigers’ cross country program. Page 3B

By AARON CHERIS Rocket City Trash Pandas

BUSINESS

A near-death auto accident earlier this year has not stopped Kenny Hall from prepping for his senior season of play for the Sparkman Senators. The defensive back is a team leader and has committed to attend the Naval Academy.

Madison Metal Processing Three steel and auto companies plan a joint venture, called Madison Metal Processing, that will operate a new 110,000-square-foot, $40 million factory near Madison.

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Research Science Institute

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Sparkman defensive back escapes near-death accident, heading to Naval Academy Kenny Hall received 10 scholarship offers, including six to Ivy League universities

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com HARVEST- Sparkman football player Kenny Hall has been named to the Alabama Academic All-America Team

by High School Football America. The senior defensive back for the Senators is ready for his last season with the Class 7A program and looks forward to advancing his education in college and playing the sport he took up as a youth in the second grade.

His trek through the recruiting process has been one of colossal proportions as he received at least 10 offers from colleges including six of the eight Ivy League universities.

After innumerable hours of consideration on which school to attend once he graduates from Sparkman, Hall chose the Naval Academy for his college education and his chance to play college football.

“I never thought I’d join the military though I have grandfathers and uncles who were in the service,” said Hall. “The Naval Academy I feel is a place I can grow athletically and academically. Besides, one of the deciding factors in making my choice for the Naval Academy is how they accommodated my mother upon my visit to the school. Due to recent injuries, my mother was limited on her being able to walk through the campus and the school provided her with a golf cart to help

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Patriots head to Montgomery for Kickoff Classic on Friday

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- Bob Jones football head coach Kelvis White is set for a homecoming of sorts on the road to kick off the Patriots’ 2021 season as his squad has been chosen to play against his former team from Dothan in the 2021 Kickoff Classic in Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl on Friday, Aug. 20. The matchup will be the second of two Kickoff Classic games as on Thursday, Aug. 19 Handley will tangle with Guntersville.

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White is in his second year as lead Patriot and was head coach at Dothan from 2008-2015 where he posted a 39-45 won-loss record.

The former University of Alabama standout lineman and son of Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame coach Louis White and brother to Sparkman head coach Laron White was also a key assistant at Homewood and came to Madison from Mae Jemison High of Huntsville where he was head coach four seasons (2520).

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Hall, his mother, Kendra, and his father, Ray, were all involved in a near-death auto accident on the I-565 ramp headed south over I-65 on Feb. 13. The young Hall came within inches of being run-over by an 18-wheeler on the icy roads as the family was headed to Thompson High for a 7-on-7 football competition. Kendra’s right leg was severely injured in the accident as they exited their car to try and avoided the oncoming truck. Hall said, “As I got out of the car I fell on the ice and my father pulled me out of the way of the truck. I was nicked by the truck where I suffered a slight shoulder injury.

My mother was partly in the car when the truck stuck our vehicle and her leg was crushed.

She was in the wreckage for a long time until rescuers used the ‘jaws of life’ to get her out.

We were all very lucky.”

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MADISON – After a long two-week road trip, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are back at Toyota Field to begin the final stretch of the season with a seven-game, six day homestand against the Chattanooga Lookouts, Double-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds through Aug. 22. The homestand features a Team Photo Giveaway, Sprocket Hero Night Jersey Auction, and two fireworks shows.

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The accident is currently in litigation.

In 2020, Hall had 21 solo tackles, 23 assists, one interception, 20 passes defended and one fumble recovery. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound defensive back has a 4.5 in the 40. In the classroom, he has a 4.17 grade point average and scored a 24 on his ACT. Besides excellent talent on the football field, Hall feels very secure on the academic side of being a student-athlete.

“I feel like I could attend the Ivy League schools and I know each are very hard academically, but I feel I can handle those situations,” said Hall. “My parents have always stressed academics. It’s really amazing to receive all of these offers.”

The schools placing a huge interest in Hall’s talent on and off the football field include Princeton, Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Furman, Richmond, Alabama A&M and Navy.

“Kenny is a great young man who deserves all of what he’s receiving,” said Laron White, head coach of the Sparkman football program. “He and has dad work and train more than most I’ve ever seen here at Sparkman. Kenny is very humble, tough and his grades in the classroom shows you what type of person he is.”

Like in the classroom, Hall is very aggressive on the playing field from his position and many feel his most useful tactic he uses is his willingness to come up quick on plays and make tackles. The action of being aggressive stems from the years of instruction from his father who stressed to Hall not to be afraid and pursue plays on the field.

“I feel I have a strong upper body

to handle a lot of the plays I have to make,” added Hall. “I have what I feel is a high football IQ as I read plays, make quick decisions and believe I’m a vocal leader.”

Playing on the Sparkman varsity squad since a sophomore Hall wears the same pre-game clothing at each game which includes a red, long-sleeve shirt, with neon blue underwear underneath gray Under Armour shorts along with Adidas shoes. He admitted he does his routine for good luck. He grew up a fan of Alabama football and says his favorite player is receiver Amari Cooper, former Tide superstar who now plays for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

Besides being a member of the National Honor Society and a tough, hard-nosed tackler on the football field, Hall also has a soft side about him. As a great way to relax and get away from the stress associated with both athletics and academics, Hall and his mother curl up in bed in the master bedroom and watch movies together. He said it’s a great time for both of them.

“My parents have been my biggest inspirations and during the COVID times we have grown even closer,” said Hall. “I hope what I’m doing in the classroom and on the football field will be seen by younger people and see they can do it as well.”

be well advanced in 2021. “Our defense could win games for us and is the backbone of this team.”

With seven returning starters on defense look for the Patriots to make stops just when their opponents may feel they have the momentum.

Up front, Cedric Jackson (DL, 6-3, 320, Jr.) has the brawn and brains to make things happen. He’s a twoyear starter with big things ahead of him.

The linebacker crew is where a host of the new interest on the defense will land. Rowan Jones (LB/ RB, 5-9, 190, Jr.) is very active on the field and easily increases the speed of the defense. He’ll also see action as a running back.

In the Patriots secondary, the experience swells with talent with three two-year starters lining up for action. Cosey Scarebrook (DB, 6-2, 190, Sr.) has had several Div. I offers including major interest by West Point. He’s also received offers to join the track program at several schools as he was a high jump state finalist in the spring. Deangelo Davenport (DB/RB, 5-11, 175, Sr.) is an excellent athlete who will also receive some touches on offense at running back. The third of the more experienced in the defensive backfield is Malachi Steele (DB, 5-10, 168,

Sr.) who White said was consistent at his position.

Joseph Wheat (K/P, 5-9, 185, Sr.) was perfect in his PATs a year ago and will again handle the kicking duties including as a punter.

“Having the off-season with them this year compared to last year’s COVID season we’re miles ahead of where we were compared to this time last year,” said White.

Dothan was 2-7 last season just a year after opening after the Dothan City Schools merged Northview and Dothan high schools into one mega school. The first year program was 8-3 that opening season, but struggled with COVID-19 difficulties resulting in a season-opening forfeit loss in 2020. The Wolves lost their first five games before regrouping and closing out the second half of the season with a 2-2 result. The Wolves are led by head coach Smitty Grider who has a 121-59 record at five different schools including nearby Hazel Green where he was 4-7 in 2018.

The Aug. 20 appearance will mark the third time Bob Jones has been a part of the annual special games in Montgomery. The Patriots defeated Enterprise 23-20 in 2013 and Carver-Montgomery 37-30 in 2015 in previous Kickoff Classic contests.

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athlete will touch the ball on every play.

Weapons Hardy will be looking for on the passing game include wide receiver K.J. Fields (WR, 6-0, 185, Jr.) who led the team in receptions a year ago and who works hard and does the necessary tactics the correct way to be successful.

Jeff Rodriquez (WR/DB, 6-1, 190, Sr.) recently moved into the Madison area and should contribute on both sides of the ball as he will play both wide receiver and defensive back.

The offensive line is guided by 2020 Second Team All-State selection Maddox Sunderman (OL, 6-4, 300, Jr.) who earned his honor as a sophomore. Going into his junior season he has racked up numerous notices from a bevy of colleges.

“He’s a leader, big and strong and had a great summer of workouts at various camps,” said White.

Actually there are three returning offensive linemen including Collin Jones (OL, 6-3, 300, Sr.) who was injured last season and has a chance to be really impressive and should open up some running lanes.

The defense was in sort of disarray in 2020 giving up 24 points per game, but White knows his squad well and anticipates the squad will

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• Dog Tag Giveaway: The first 500 dogs through the gates will receive a limited edition Trash Pandas Dog Tag. • Launch A Ball: Following the game, fans can participate in Launch A Ball for a chance to win great prizes. Tennis balls will be available for purchase at guest services.

The jersey auction will begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at the end of the fifth inning of the second game. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Kids to Love.

• Launch A Ball: Following the game, fans can participate in Launch A Ball for a chance to win great prizes. Tennis balls will be available for purchase at guest services.

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• Jersey Auction: The Trash Pandas will be wearing specialty Hero themed jerseys for the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader. Fans can bid on game worn, autographed jerseys from the Trash Pandas throughout the game by texting ‘herojersey’ to 76278 and by visiting hero.givesmart.com.

• Friday Night Fireworks: Following the game, a dazzling fireworks display will light up the Rocket City sky, presented by Inline Electric.

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• Player of the Month Ceremony: Prior to the game, the Trash Pandas will have a brief ceremony and present a player with the MAG Aerospace Player of the Month Award.

• Launch A Ball: Following the game, fans can participate in Launch A Ball for a chance to win great prizes. Tennis balls will be available for purchase at guest services.

• Kids Run The Bases: All kids are invited to run the bases after the game. Be sure to listen for an in-stadium announcement prompting those interested to line up at the designated location.

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A collaboration of non-profit organizations and community activists will renovate Kids Kingdom, a popular playground built in 1997 in Dublin Park’s north campus. This preliminary rendering depicts some of the proposed enhancements to the site.

Mayor’s Challenge to help raise funds for Kid’s Kingdom

By STAFF REPORTS Bob Jones 2021 graduate Hannah Thuss is now at Auburn University where she is a preferred walk-on for the Tigers’ cross country program.

MADISON – The City of Madison is teaming up with our area Fleet Feet to encourage a healthy community. The Madison Mayor’s office said Thursday a 5K/10K and fun run is being planned.

Registration for the Madison Mayor’s Challenge is now open, with the race set for Sept. 26 starting at Palmer Park. Proceeds for the Mayor’s Challenge will go directly towards upgrades to Kid’s Kingdom park.

The park was established 24 years ago and is in need of repair. The goal of community leaders to not only renovate it, but also make the park universally inclusive to allow children to play, learn and grow together.

Fleet Feet is also offering a training program for beginner runners to gear up for the event.

Interested participants can get more information at www.madisonal.gov as well as the Huntsville/Madison Fleet Feet website and store locations.

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Hannah Thuss recently spent hours packing for her trip to Auburn where she entered her freshman year of college and is looking forward to possibly earning an athletic scholarship as she is a preferred walk-on for the Tigers’ cross country program. The 18-year old graduated from Bob Jones this year and spent many days trying to secure her position within Auburn’s athletics and finally committed to the “Loveliest Village on The Plains.”

“I always told myself I wanted to attend college at either Auburn or Alabama and when the coaching change occurred I immediately committed to the school,” said Thuss while traveling to Auburn.

Aaron Kindt was recently named the head cross country coach at Auburn, which caused Thuss to sift through the recruiting process twice before she made her decision to attend the school.

Thuss left Bob Jones owning the school record in the indoor mile with a personal best time of 5-minutes, 13-seconds, which was the fastest posted time in 20 years at Bob Jones. She also posted a personal best time of 19:14 in the cross country season in the fall portion of the just completed school year where she also competed in the AHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

Upon arriving onsite for the State Meet, Thuss was hit with an illness that caused her to finish with a much slower time than she looked for.

“I thought I was nervous and I was having a possible panic attack as I had a difficult time breathing,” said Thuss. “If I matched my personal best in the race I would have finished among the top 10 in the state.”

Born in Huntsville, and raised in nearby Lincoln County, Tenn., Thuss and her parents, Todd and Susan Thuss, moved to Madison while she was finishing the sixth grade. She did not participate in any type of organized sports, but soon joined the Bob Jones cross country/track program in the seventh grade. She quickly took to the sport and worked hard to become effective at her craft. It wasn’t until her junior season did she finally realize her legs were taking her to heights she never dreamed of.

“I began training at RunningLane and once I did I saw the advances I made and the results of my training,” said Thuss, who credited RunningLane coach Will Rogers, Bob Jones head coach Bill McIlwain and former Bob Jones coach Robin Gaines for her quick advancement in running.

“Hannah is an exceptional athlete who persevered through a lot,” said McIlwain. “Her talent was only part of her success. Her

determination is what put her on top. I wish I had her one more year, but she’s going to do great things at Auburn.”

The 5-foot-3 student-athlete carried a 3.7 grade point average out of Bob Jones and looks to study nutrition at Auburn with the hope of becoming a physician assistant.

“Yes, nutrition was an interest to me as I always try and eat healthy,” added Thuss.

Playing the piano and being a vocalist were two areas she always excelled in prior to concentrating on running. She was a member of children’s choirs and became a member of the Worship Team at Valley Presbyterian Church in Madison. She took piano lessons from her mother and the family has two pianos within their home.

When the start gun is fired to start a race, Thuss starts quickly. She added, “I start fast and get out front as I hate being stuck in the middle of the pack.” For good luck on her running endeavors she wears a bracelet she made on her left wrist. She also wears ribbons in her flowing hair.

The drive to finish fast is in her eyes that are pierced straight ahead. Her dedication to excel and find her passion on which school to attend for an education and the chance to continue running is one major factor of her success at this juncture in her life with a fantastic future still ahead.

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Smashing their own personal record, students in JetsPress film studies at James Clemens High School had 18 official selections accepted into the All American High School Festival.

MADISON – The school year’s opening tournament and a girls-only gathering soon will launch this season’s chess excitement in Madison.

The 2021 Summer Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament will be the first over-the-board contest for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rainbow Elementary School will host the tournament on Aug. 28. A mandatory players meeting will open the day at 9 a.m.

“Summer Knights is a great, first tournament for beginners to play in, because there’s a non-rated section for all ages K-12,” Ranae Bartlett said. Bartlett is Executive Director of Madison City Chess League or MCCL, which has organized this event.

“Public, private and home school students are welcome to participate. For our experienced players who have been playing online all last year, it’s a great opportunity to return to over-the-board tournaments,” Bartlett said.

CB&S Bank is sponsoring the tournament.

“Although we’re offering both a Rated section (for those with a rating from U.S. Chess Federation or USCF) and a Non-Rated section for beginning players, we will not issue a tournament report to the USCF,” Bartlett said. “So, this is an opportunity for everyone to relax, not worry about ratings, but play in their first chess tournament early in the school year.”

USCF membership is required for the Rated sections only.

Round times (approximate) are 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. “Non-rated sections are likely to start sooner after the first round,” Bartlett said. Game time for Rated sections will be G/30/d5, while Non-Rated sections will be G/20, Pairing: 5SS. In Rated sections, awards will go to K-12 (Open); K-12 Under 1000; and K-12 Under 500. The top three winners will receive trophies. Contestants in places four through six and Top Female will earn medals.

In Non-Rated sections, awards will go to K-12; K-6; and K-3. Firstplace player will receive a trophy.

Medals will be based on enrollment and for Top Female.

Deadline for online registration is Aug. 25. To register online, visit madisonchess.com.

For registrations by Aug. 24, registration fee is $20 for MCCL members and $25 for players who aren’t members. (The lower price for MCCL members will appear when the registrant adds the tournament to the cart.)

“If you haven’t joined MCCL or renewed membership, do that in a separate order first. Then register for Summer Knights in a separate order,” Bartlett said.

In other chess activity just before Summer Knights, MCCL will host Girls Chess Night at Willowbrook Church - Madison campus on Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The girls can enjoy a lesson, chess playing time and snacks.

Girls Chess Night is free, but all participants must register for an attendance count. To register, visit madisonchess.com, click “Events,” then “Upcoming Events” and scroll to click “Girls Chess Night - 8/26.”

Next, scroll to click “Details,” and then “Please Login/Register.”

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GROUNDBREAKING - The Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a groundbreaking ceremony recently for the new Southeastern Skin Cancer & Dermatology building in Madison. The facility is being built off Madison Blvd. Construction is expected to be completed next summer. Tuner Mid-South is handling the construction, along with Croy Engineering. The facility was designed by Matheny Goldmon Architecture. For more information about Southeastern Skin Cancer & Dermatology, go to www.SoutheasternSkin.com.

DR. NICHOLS TO SPEAK AT MCC QUARTERLY LUNCHEON The Madison Chamber of Commerce is getting back to businesses as usual, and that means it is time to bring back the Chamber’s Quarterly Luncheons. The next MCC Quarterly Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Best Western Plus, 9035 Madison Blvd. in Madison. The guest speaker will be Madison City School Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. You can go to www.madisonalchamber.com for more information.

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LIMESTONE COUNTY – Three steel and auto companies plan a joint venture, called Madison Metal Processing, that will operate a new 110,000-square-foot, $40 million factory near Madison in the Greenbrier area of Huntsville in Limestone County. The project is expected to create 40 new jobs.

The companies collaborating in the venture are Toyota Tsusho America Inc., Southern Mobility Products and SteelSummit Holdings, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp. of Americas. Full production is planned for mid-2022, with trial production already under way.

“At MMP, we are committed to

providing steel solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Kirk Lewis, chairman and president of Madison Metal Processing and chairman of Southern Mobility Products.“Together, with our partners and the added benefit of our collective acumen, MMP will set the bar for quality in every steel product we deliver.”

Beginning later this year, Madison Metal Processing will supply steel blanks, the precursor to automotive surface body parts, for up to 300,000 vehicles produced at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing auto assembly plant in Huntsville. MMP will also provide steel products to other automotive suppliers.

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and warehousing steel products including hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel, and exposed and coated steel products. The company estimates it will process about 5,000 tons of steel per month at the new facility.

“The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant represents a game-changing project for the North Alabama region, and its vast economic impact continues to magnify when world-class suppliers include the area in their growth plans,” said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

“With operations like Madison Metal Processing moving in, Huntsville is solidifying its status as the auto industry’s next dynamic production center.”

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama, ranking #3 in the state for the second year in a row. The Bank, which has a branch in Madison, was the highest ranked company headquartered in Alabama in the large company division and was the top financial institution ranked in the state.

This annual rankings program created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group is in its twelfth year.

“This ranking is very impactful because it is based on direct employee feedback and reveals we are doing the right things for our team members,” said Rick Wardlaw, C.E.O. at Bank Independent.

“I’m proud that we topped the list of large employers headquartered

in Alabama. Bank Independent is headquartered in the Shoals, serves 17 communities across seven counties, and builds our team from over 600 local hires who live within our business footprint. We want to be the employer of choice in our communities. Employee satisfaction is integral to achieving this vision, and satisfied team members are great for Alabama business.”

This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in Alabama, benefiting the economy, workforce, and businesses. The list is made up of 23 companies.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama.

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The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation.

The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Alabama, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

The actual rankings will be revealed in the publication of the August 2021 issue of Business Alabama.

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MADISON HISTORY with John Rankin

Charles E. Clark

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August 18, 2021

Mayor of Madison, 1927-1928

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian

MADISON - In 1927 the September 8 issue of the Huntsville Weekly Times newspaper on page 1 was an article headlined “Madison Mayor A Visitor Here.”

Of course, today it is no big deal and attracts no newsworthy attention when the mayor of Madison visits or shops in Huntsville.

The 1927 mayor was Charles E. Clark, a transplant from up north. He was born on March 10, 1868, in Illinois. He lived in Dallas City, Hancock County of Illinois at least until 1899. His father, William J Clark, was also born in Illinois, but his mother, Abigail Ellis, was born in Indiana. In 1899 Charles married Martha E. Howard Ackerson, a daughter of Henry Howard per her tombstone. Martha had been married first to George Ackerson, who died in 1897. Henry Howard was born in Ohio, whereas Martha herself was born in Illinois like her mother and her second husband. In fact, when Martha and Charles were married in 1899, they were both residing in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois.

Dallas City is a small town located on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

It is west of Peoria, Illinois by about 150 miles, located very near Fort Madison and about 30 miles upstream from the junction of the states of Iowa and Missouri at the confluence of the Des Moines River with the Mississippi River.

By 1900 Charles and Martha were living on State Street in Citronelle of Mobile County in Alabama. The 1900 census record shows that Martha was born in 1854 (other census records and her tombstone show 1851), while Charles was shown accurately, as born in 1868, fourteen to seventeen years after his bride of one year. They had no children, according to that census, but the mother of Charles was listed in their household, shown as Abby Toof, age 64, born in Indiana of parents born in Vermont and New York. Abby (Abigail) was shown as having three children, but only one (Charles) was still living in 1900. No occupation was shown in the 1900 census for Charles or Martha or Abby, but they owned their house free and clear of any mortgage, and it was in town, not a farm.

The census was probably taken soon after the family moved to Citronelle, before any occupations for them could be established in that town.

However, the Abigail Toof shown as Charles’ mother in the 1900 census presented a bit of a puzzle. Charles’ mother, Abigail Ellis Clark (1836-1905), wife of William J. Clark (1837-1870), was found in burial records to be buried in the Harris Cemetery, Dallas City, Illinois in 1905. She had married Benjamin L. Toof (1819-1885) as her second husband in 1881, but there was also a record of an Abigail Toof being buried in Washington County of Alabama, just a few miles north of Citronelle. Perhaps the mother of Charles Clark is buried in southwestern Alabama, and not really in the cemetery in Illinois. Even so, her name may be on a tombstone in Dallas City, which could mislead researchers. Of course, it would be logical that if she died in Citronelle, her son could have buried her in Washington County, and he could have later had her reburied in Dallas City when he left Citronelle. Such things did happen, and still do, or there possibly could have been two Abigail Toof’s of the same generation.

By 1910 Charles and Martha were living in Greenbrier of Limestone County, Alabama. Charles owned a farm there, and his household included an adopted daughter, Myrtle R. Morgan, age 9, born in Illinois. Myrtle did not appear in the Clark household in the 1920 or later censuses. She may have gotten married by age 19 and been elsewhere, or she may have passed away. A cousin of Charles was likewise enumerated in the1910 household. That cousin was Walter R. Burr, age 24, born in Illinois of Illinois-born parentage. When the 1920 census was taken, Charles and Martha were living in Madison, with no children or boarders. Charles was again listed as a farmer in 1920. He had purchased in 1919 a parcel of 101 acres just north of Mill Road and south of Brown’s Ferry Road on the east side of County Line Road. However, he had in 1911 bought a house and lot on the west side of Sullivan Street across from and very near the location of First Baptist Church and Madison Elementary School. He had a full acre lot, being the south half of Lot 5 in the northeast corner of the NE/4 of Section 17, Township 4, Range 2 West.

The north half of Lot 5 was owned then

by Alex Humphrey, and Lot 5 was immediately north of the residence lot of Dr.

George Richard Sullivan at 4226 Sullivan Street, for whom Sullivan Street is named.

The tombstone obelisk for Charles and Martha in the Madison City Cemetery south of Mill Road and east of Maple Street shows that a sister of Charles’ wife Martha Howard Clark must have lived with them in Greenbrier until just before the census of 1910 was taken there. That sister is named on another face of the obelisk tombstone in Madison as Charlotte (Howard) Gill, born in 1858 and died March 16 of 1910, whereas the census in Greenbrier was taken on April 29 of that year. It is unknown why Charlotte was not buried in Greenbrier, where the Clark family was residing.

As also shown on the Madison tombstone, Martha herself died in 1921, six years before Charles became Mayor of Madison. The obelisk has the birthdate for Charles, but it shows no death date for him. That fact suggests that Charles may not be buried in the plot. Research shows that by 1930 Charles had moved to Weslaco in the fertile Rio Grande River valley of Hidalgo County, Texas. There he was listed as a widower with the occupation of farming. In the 1940 census, Charles was shown as living between Weslaco and what is today known as the town of Elsa. This area is just over 10 miles north from the Rio Grande, in the extreme southern tip of Texas and close to McAllen. Charles was still listed alone as a widower.

Further research produced the Texas death certificate for Charles E. Clark.

He died in the State Tuberculosis Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. It was recorded that he was in the hospital for fifteen days, suffering from the advanced states of tuberculosis, beyond successful treatment at the time. He passed away on May 17, 1954, and was buried in the Texas State Cemetery in San Antonio on May 31, as handled by the Akers Funeral Home. Everything on the death certificate matches for Charles E. Clark born March 10 of 1868 in Illinois, so there is pretty strong proof that Madison’s mayor Charles E. Clark is not buried in the Madison City Cemetery with his wife and sister-in-law. His burial in Texas would explain why there is no death date for Charles inscribed on the obelisk erected for his wife Martha and her sister Charlotte Gill. Besides, when Charles died and was buried at age 86 in state facilities of Texas, he had been gone from Madison for many years, having left no known children surviving him or his wife, here or elsewhere. Therefore, nobody in Madison would have had an interest in having Charles reburied here after they heard of his death and burial in Texas, even though he was a mayor of Madison from 1927 until 1929. Likewise, nobody had his death date engraved in the obelisk in Madison’s City Cemetery.

During his term in office as Mayor of Madison, Charles Clark served as a widower, a single man, a Yankee replacing local-born Southerner Joel L. Brewer’s term. After Charles’ term in office, he was replaced by another Southerner, Robert L. Sturdivant, who served as mayor 1929-1931 and 1934-1940. A review of the town council meeting minutes for 1927-1929 gives some insights into how lightly complicated Charles Clark’s life as mayor must have been. For example, his first three months in office passed without a town council meeting. In the April 1927 council meeting Charles presented a summary of the town financial situation. There was a balance brought forward from 1926 of $99.56. During the first quarter of his term, January 1 – March 31 of 1927, the income amounted to $1,558.38, while expenses ran to $637.37. The balance was $921.01, which should have been welcome news to the council members for that amount of increase from when Charles took office only three months earlier.

The next important business found in the minutes was in June of 1927. At that meeting the mayor and the council addressed the complaint of Robert E. Cain that J. O. Pruitt had closed the path to the town toilet, posting a “NO TRESPASSING” sign. The council decided to have Mayor Clark consult with a lawyer, who was not named, so obviously he was free to select whomever he wished.

Meanwhile, the town must have been in turmoil when “calls of nature” occurred. The next mention of the problem was at the July council meeting, when there was discussion of a toilet being installed by the Southern Rail Road Company. That discussion led to approval of the railroad’s plan, which was brought up in several subsequent meetings of the council, including discussions with state health officers, who approved the “pit system” as being used by others and

found to be easier, cheaper, and satisfactory. The council also in the July meeting approved the Alabama Oil Company’s request to be allowed to construct a “filling station” (for gasoline used in automobiles) in the town, near the existing Sinclair Oil Company’s service station.

In the council meeting of November 7, 1927, Tom Crutcher was solicited to accept the position of Town Marshal for duty on Saturdays and Saturday nights to police the town. Sundays were added to the duty as necessary, with a pay rate of $6 per week. Mayor Charles Clark administered the oath of office to Tom Crutcher after approval by the council at a council meeting on November 21.

The next significant action came in the December 5 meeting when the council approved establishing a $50 privilege license fee for anyone selling giant firecrackers or any other kind of fireworks in the town. The list of business privilege license taxes ran from $2.50 per year up to $25, but the top fee of $50 was for only fireworks and the electric power company. Cotton gins were $20 per year. The council added a clause that it was prohibited for anyone to shoot off any type of fireworks, including Roman candles, on any street in the town, but the license fees for businesses was to be effective on January 31 of 1928. Anyone who refused to pay the fees was to be fined $50 per day, with each day not paid being a separate offense. At the end of 1928, Charles Clark’s term as mayor was ending, so the council appointed him to be the Town Clerk and Tax Collector, undoubtedly added to his popularity in the town. Maybe that taxing occupation for a life-long farmer led to his decision to join the “GTT” crowd – “Gone To Texas” -- by 1930.

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August 18, 2021

Schools Troubled?

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.

Psalm 3:1-3 What is troubling you today? Seems like most people can’t get through a day without some concerns weighing on their hearts.

Whatever it is my friend you have to know it is not God’s will to sit around all day fretting as it accomplishes nothing except bringing delight to demons.

If troubles are from the past let them go. They are over. Buried. Gone. You can’t make people like you who choose not to and you can’t bring a child to the foot of the cross only the Holy Spirit can. Trust God. Pray. Enjoy the life He have you and don’t let Satan try to keep you stuck in mire. You have victory in Jesus!

PRAYER: Lord you are my strength and shield.

I run to you and demons must flee. I don’t need to listen to voices of worldly culture that are lies but truth is found in the Bible. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

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Yewon Lee, Maanasi Limaye expand tech knowledge at Research Science Institute

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – Yewon Lee from James Clemens High School and Maanasi Limaye from Bob Jones High School were Alabama’s sole representatives for the 38th annual Research Science Institute or RSI. The Center for Excellence in Education or CEE welcomed 81 top-achieving scholars from 31 U.S. states and 13 international high schools. Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT co-sponsored the institute.

The students convened virtually for the prestigious, six-week summer program from June 27 to Aug. 7. In academic research, they conducted original, cutting-edge research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM. CEE’s headquarters are in McLean, Va. “We are so pleased to make innovative use of technology to deliver this unique program,” CEE President Joann P. DiGennaro said.

Students at the institute learned about careers, achievements and

Yewon Lee and Maanasi Limaye of Madison represented Alabama at the 38th annual Research Science Institute, sponsored in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT.

challenges of STEM. The young delegates heard presentations with RSI’s Distinguished Guest Lecture Series. Guest lecturers included industry professionals, university professors, researchers, physicians and entrepreneurs. Dr. Jamie L. Wells, who attended the institute as a student in 1991, led the 2021 event.

CEE offers the institute cost-free to students, who are selected competitively for STEM expertise.

The center uses a panel to review students’ high school records, personal essays, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, research, potential for leadership and awards in math and science.

The institute includes one week of theoreti-

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Back at James Clemens, Lee earned gold honors for Medical Math with Health Occupation Students of America or HOSA. She qualified twice for both National Chemistry Olympiad and American Invitational Mathematics Exam or AIME. Lee also earned top praise at Alabama State Science and Engineering Fair in the Biochemistry

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

Limaye from Bob Jones proved her technical skills in high marks with Exploravision, a scientific contest offered by Toshiba Corporation and National Science Teachers Association. Limaye’s skills shown as a star in the 2021 All-Girls State Chess Championship.

She served as an instructor for Bob Jones Science Challenge, a district-wide technical competition.

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