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EVENTS The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host the Pensacola Blue Wahoos through Sunday.

Blessing of the animals Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Huntsville will host its sixth annual “Blessing of the Animals” on Oct. 2.

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James Clemens junior Joshua Wortham received the Hero Award from PeaceJam International and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.

Wortham and other awardees were ambassadors at the Youth Leadership Peace Summit in Merida, Mexico.

Local high school student earns PeaceJam’s Hero Award, attends peace summit in Mexico

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MADISON - Joshua Wortham received the Hero Award from PeaceJam International and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and represented the United State at a peace summit in Mexico.

Wortham is a junior at James Clemens High School.

PeaceJam, a global youth organization, has 14 Nobel Peace Laureates as leaders and role models. The organization supports a generation of future Nobel Peace Laureates. (peacejam. org) Nobel Peace Laureates have influenced history worldwide . . . from ending wars, fighting child labor to defending free speech. Youth like Wortham can participate in the Billion Acts of Peace Campaign that develops service-learning projects and world-changing campaigns.

By JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols reversed himself tonight on a decision he made last week about mandating masks in the city schools.

On Friday, Sept. 17, Dr. Nichols sent an email to parents letting them know that he was switching the school district a “mask preferred” status rather than keeping the mandate in place.

The “Mask Preferred” status encourages masks in schools and other buildings but does not make it a requirement. Masking is still be required on

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Wortham was introduced to Peacejam at Peacebuilder’s Camp. “I learned how to formulate my platform for human-rights advocacy. I learned about Nobel Peace Prize winners; hearing their stories lit a fire in me,” he said. “We can easily co-exist if we all have the same goals of empathy and peace.”

Marilyn McGinnis, Director of Peacebuilder’s Camp, nominated Wortham for the Hero Award. Wortham submitted the required “act of peace.” His “Coexist with Cookies” campaign focuses on his Peaceful Pastries and Sweets Bakery that he founded as a 10-year-old to raise funds to attend Peacebuilder’s Camp.

Coexist with Cookies gathers diverse people that can connect with one minor concept, love of cookies. Wortham models ac-

Joshua Wortham at PeaceJam ceptance by accepting bakery orders from everyone – Republicans, Democrats, police officers, veterans, LGBTQ people, rich/ poor and all races/religions.

“I was humbled when I reSee WORTHAM Page 2A

MADISON – Members of Madison City Council convened Monday afternoon to hear a redistricting presentation by Slaughter & Associates.

During this session from 4 to 4:45 p.m., council members received proposed details for redistricting from the consultants, Slaughter & Associates, that the city hired for the study.

The meeting was open to the public.

In January, council members were discussing the arrival of U.S. Census 2020 data for its use with population trends for possible redistricting of the seven council districts in the City of Madison.

Due to the Monday deadline for The Madison Record, information from the meeting will be available at www.themadisonrecord. com.

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.

In related work, Madison County Commission is studying the most recent census figures to adjust district lines. Portions of Madison County, particularly the western section, have grown drastically since the last assignment of boundary lines by the commission.

Nichols reverses mask requirement for Madison schools, placing mandate in school board’s hands

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Parents within the school system have been deeply divided over the issue. Recent school board meetings have been filled with parents stating their concerns and strong beliefs for either dropping the mask mandate or keeping it.

“When we started this school year, I required masks to be worn in our school buildings. At that time, I committed to review our data and when I felt that we could relax this requirement, I would make that change,” Nichols said. “Since the beginning of the school year, we have seen a reducSee MASKS Page 2A

Dr. Ed Nichols and the MCS Board of Education members: Travis Cummings, Luis Javier Ferrer, Alice Lessmann, Greg Hulsey and board president Tim Holtcamp.

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Letter to the Editor

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Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed in a letter to the editor are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of The Madison Record.

A small group of people can overturn the most powerful tools we have to protect freedom, and they can do it without taking a single vote. Neither the Constitutions of the United States and Alabama, nor federal, state, and local laws, nor rules and regulations adopted by administrative agencies, nor the will of the people themselves can endure incompetent or unfair law enforcement. If judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and police exceed, abuse, or neglect the authority we have given them, then what we have written on paper becomes meaningless.

We exercise direct oversight of some people who enforce our laws. We often elect judges and attorneys general. People that we elect appoint others, such as federal judges nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. Police officers are

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different. They are neither elected nor appointed, but rather are hired.

They also have the most immediate contact with citizens, and we authorize and equip them to use deadly force.

Police misbehavior has instantaneous and sometimes irreversible consequences. An excessive use of force causes injuries or even deaths. Biased enforcement violates the civil rights and often the economic well being of entire segments of our citizens. Labor contracts and their own self-interest often hamper elected and appointed officials who have law enforcement authority in their oversight of police behavior.

Madison City, Alabama, has responded to the potential harm of police misconduct by creating a citizen advisory committee even though it faces some serious problems. Is it not ironic that the city elected officials appointed the members to the committee? Advisory committees

have no authority to set standards and procedures or to enforce such standards.

“Community review boards may provide an avenue for community input and communication to decision makers, but there are significant limitations to the power and scope of review boards that prevent true accountability,” said Dillon Nettles, policy analyst with the ACLU. He said “there is little evidence to suggest they prevent harm or change in the way police function in the communities they serve.” (AL.com, Sept. 13, 2020).

Cities and towns across our country have chosen to create citizen oversight or review boards with the legal authority to require changes to procedures and policies, and to participate in evaluating police conduct. They also are given the resources to perform their duties.

The Madison City Council and the Mayor failed to create a strong police-cit-

izen bond of trust. Now, they failed to create a bond of trust between the citizens and the CAC. However, the mayor and the majority of council members did one commendable thing by appointing a new Chief of Police from out of state as I suggested in my previous Letter to the Editor here. They did it in spite of strong pushback from the special interest groups.

The citizens of Madison City should recognize that an advisory committee may do little to prevent or correct police misconduct, or to ensure that official police policies and procedures adequately protect the public. We therefore must continue paying attention to what our mayor, council members, and the police are doing and using our collective power as citizens and voters to do this important job.

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Masks tion of positive cases from around 1% of our school family to less than .4%.”

Nichols said Tuesday that the decision is not really his to make after all.

He said that since making the decision on Friday he has consulted with the school district’s legal counsel. “I have been advised of a possible interpretation of the Board’s policy under which the Board should be asked to approve or disapprove the change I announced,” he said. “For that reason, I have decided to return to Madison City Schools’ previous ‘Mask Required’ status until this matter can be considered by the Board. I

apologize that we are so quickly reversing course. However, I certainly want to make sure that our district is in compliance with Board Policy. I have always believed that if you need to correct an issue, you take action and do so.”

The school board will meet next on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Madison City Schools Central Office on Celtic Blvd. It is unclear if the board intends to take the issue up at that meeting.

Nichols said he will work with the school board to review the appropriate masking procedure and how it may be addressed in the future.

Wortham ceived the Hero Award and honored . . . to meet so many peace-promoters throughout the world,” he said. “ . . . the experience of a lifetime being flown to Merida, Mexico, attending the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and Global Climate March.” He served as U.S. summit ambassador in 2020 and 2021.

“It was neat seeing peace giants wearing shorts and flipflops and just hanging with us. I also loved being immersed in Merida’s colorful culture,” Wortham said.

At James Clemens, Wortham participates with competition marching, jazz and Wind Ensemble bands. He was accepted in All-State Band, All-State Orchestra and rated ‘superior’ at Solo and

Ensemble. He earned “Freshman Musician of the Year” and worked as Madison Music Camp counselor.

In 2020, he ranked in “Top 100 Students at JCHS,” based on character and academics. This year, he serves in SGA. While attending James Clemens, Wortham has earned all A’s.

For college, his top interests are Vanderbilt, Auburn and Montevallo. He wants to work as a high school counselor, band director or elementary teacher.

His parents are William and Rebecca Wortham, bakery owners and conductors of Madison City Youth Orchestra. William also decorates cakes commercially.

Joshua is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Madison stake.

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Jet display finally coming to James Clemens High School

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MADISON - Efforts to land a military jet for display at James Clemens High School are on final approach to becoming a reality.

Thanks to a sizable grant from Northrop Grumman and help from other donors, the retired Navy aircraft will soon be on permanent display outside the school. The Madison City Board of Education approved an agreement for the pedestal that will display the aircraft in a flying position off-ground.

“The entire community - students, parents, faculty, boosters - is excited to see this project become a reality,” said Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols. “Having a fighter jet displayed as the centerpiece of campus not only speaks to the spirit of the James Clemens Jets but to the rich military and defense history that so permeates this area.”

The Madison City BOE acquired the plane in 2014 for display on the JCHS campus. It is a Northrop Grumman-built Navy TF-9J Cougar fighter jet on perma-

nent loan from the U.S. Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla. While the jet never saw combat, it was used as an advanced flight trainer in the Vietnam War era and was also flown by the Navy’s elite Blue Angels flying team.

Through the years, JCHS junior ROTC members, shop students and others have been refurbishing the jet - wingtip to wingtip and front-to-back along its fuselage. The restoration must follow strict guidelines for the paint schemes and display requirements atop the pedestal.

“Northrop Grumman is proud to support these students and their efforts,” said Dr. Erica Hopkins, Northrop Grumman K-12 Stem and Workforce Development lead. “Not only in refurbishing the TF-9J Cougar fighter jet, but telling the history behind the aircraft with help from our Northrop Grumman historians, who volunteered their time to educate students and highlight the significance of the jet to our military community.”

A formal date has not been made public yet, but an announcement is expected soon.

Aerial rendering of the jet display at James Clemens High School.

Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015 Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs.

Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet do-

nors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.

Blood donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year as many delayed giving amid a return to the workplace and in-person learning, as well as a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country due to the delta variant. As cases

of certain blood types in recent weeks. The supply of types O positive and O negative blood, the most needed blood types by hospitals, dropped to less than a half-day supply at times over the last month − well below the ideal five-day supply.

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spiked in August, blood donor participation decreased about 10%, but blood product distributions to hospitals have remained strong, significantly outpacing blood donations in recent weeks.

Historically low inventory levels The national Red Cross blood inventory is the lowest it’s been at this time of year since 2015, with less than a day’s supply

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“I set two simple priorities for myself: expanding our committee by recruiting a diverse and capable slate of people to join our party and, perhaps most importantly, recruiting and electing exceptional democratic candidates,” Osborne said.

The Madison County Democrats believe in the equality of all people, the power of education, the

dignity of work and individuals’ responsibility to each other, especially the least of these, according to a spokesperson for the local Democratic agency.

The Democratic Party of Madison County promotes and supports progressive ideals and candidates throughout local communities.

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MADISON COUNTY – Members of the Madison County Democratic Party have elected Latoya Osborne to serve as their Vice Chair.

“Latoya brings a wealth of experience and energy to our team and will be a wonderful asset to the county party in this new role,” Antony Daniels said. Daniels is an Alabama State Representative, serves as House Minority Caucus leader and chairs the Madison County Democratic Party.

“Her strengths are just what we need as we enter the next election cycle,” Daniels said in endorsing Osborne for the position.

A native of Huntsville, Osborne is a product of New Century Technology High School and Tuskegee University. She is an Emerge America alumna (Alabama Chapter) and a recipient of the “Top 20 Under 40 Award” presented by the International Church of God in Christ.

Osborne’s career has spanned many areas of the legal and defense industry, where she regularly manages communications, administers budgets and manages business development.

Simultaneously with that high-level work, Osborne

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Huntsville 2021 Christmas Parade details announced

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Free, guided historic walking tours to take place Oct. 2 & 9 Tours explore Five Points and Old Town Historic Districts

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE - Just in time for Huntsville History Month, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)’s free, guided historic district walking tours return this weekend for the fall season. The two free walking tours take place October 2 and 9, and explore the Five Points Historic District (October 2) and Old Town Historic District (October 9).

The tours are free, and no reservations are required. Tours begin at 10:00 a.m.

There will be no rain dates in case of inclement weather. Tour guides will determine whether or not to

proceed in case of rain. If there is uncertainty regarding whether the tour is still on, please contact the Visitor Center by calling 256-5512370 or 1-800-SPACE-4-U. Leashed pets and strollers are welcome on the tours.

The Five Points walking tour will meet and depart from the corner of Wells Avenue and Maple Hill Drive (NW corner of Maple Hill Cemetery), with Jan Williams serving as the tour guide.

The Old Town walking tour meets at 122 Walker Avenue in Huntsville, and Mike and Cathy Self will serve as guides for this tour.

Among the city’s several historic districts, the downtown Huntsville historic districts (Twickenham, Old Town and Five Points) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This official list contains places considered worthy of preservation for their significance

in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture.

Free walking tours exploring Alabama’s past were initiated by the Alabama Tourism Department in 2003, using Huntsville’s walking tours as a model, to foster the exploration of Alabama’s history and culture, especially in downtown areas.

The tours are two of several events happening as part of Huntsville History Month, a campaign spearheaded by the CVB highlighting Huntsville’s history-centric events and activities happening throughout the month of October.

Alabama is the only state with annual coordinated, state-wide walking tours.

For more information, visit www. huntsville.org/WalkingTours or contact Kristen Pepper at kristen@ huntsville.org or 256.551.2294.

Knowing the different types of breast cancer

Breast cancer survival rates soar Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - A breast cancer diagnosis can be a devastating blow.

Upon receiving such a diagnosis, people may begin to ask questions about treatment and the impact cancer may have on their personal lives. Many people who are diagnosed with cancer also begin to wonder about their mortality.

This year, an estimated 281,550 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 49,290 women will be diagnosed with non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer, according to www. cancer.net. Currently, there are more than 3.8 million women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.

The good news is that breast cancer incidence rates began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades. In addition, death rates from breast cancer have been decreasingly steadily since 1989. The number of women who have died of breast cancer has decreased by 41% from 1989 to 2018 thanks to early detection and treatment improvements. As a result, more than 403,000 breast cancer deaths were prevented during that period.

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HUNTSVILLE – Mix 96.9 (WRSA-FM) and the Von Braun Center (VBC) are excited to host the Huntsville Christmas Parade for the seventh year on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The parade is presented for the sixth time by Redstone Federal Credit Union.

The details for the 2021 parade were announced during a press conference on September 27 at the VBC where Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, WRSA and VBC staff, and others were in attendance.

The theme for the 2021 Huntsville Christmas Parade is “Back in Action Favorite Christmas Movies.”

“Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie and fond memories of watching holiday films with family and friends,” said Mayor Tommy Battle.

“What a great theme for the return of the Christmas parade to downtown Huntsville. I look forward to seeing the creativity in the floats and to an evening celebrating the magic of the season.”

Registration for the 2021 Huntsville Christmas Parade officially opened to the public on September 27 and will remain open through November 1.

Interested participants can find registration information at mix969huntsville.com.

Participation is limited and registrations will be reviewed by a panel for approval. Early registration is encouraged.

To further encourage high-quality floats, there will be three community judges who will judge

based on different criteria including Creativity, Execution, and Theme Interpretation.

“In 2020, we made the difficult decision to forego the Christmas Parade and instead created the Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Christmas Fireworks Spectacular,” commented Samantha Nielsen, VBC Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “We are thrilled to be ‘Back in Action’ with this holiday tradition and look forward to seeing all of the creative floats parading through downtown Huntsville!”

This year’s official Grand Marshal is Alison Kling, Executive Director of Free 2 Teach, the late Mrs. Eula Battle’s non-profit that provides free school supplies to teachers in Madison County’s three public school systems.

“I am delighted to be part of this year’s Christmas Parade,” said Alison Kling. “I am so excited that Free 2 Teach will be highlighted on such a festive occasion! The parade was always a favorite event of Eula’s and is such a fun way to bring together the community to kick off the holiday season.”

The Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade will begin on Clinton Avenue near the U.S. Post Office at 6:00 p.m., it will progress east on Clinton through downtown Huntsville.

For more information about the 2021 Huntsville Christmas Parade and to stay updated on parade announcements, follow @ HSVChristmasParade on Facebook.

breast cancer, early detection through examinations and mammography and improved treatments are helping to drive up the survival rates of breast cancer. Although this does not make diagnosis any less scary, it does offer hope to those recently diagnosed.

Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important.

Finding breast cancer early and getting state-of-the-art cancer treatment are the most important strategies to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Breast cancer that’s found early, when it’s small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.

The goal of screening tests for breast cancer is to find it before it causes symptoms (like a lump that can be felt). Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease in people who don’t have any symptoms. Early detection means finding and diagnosing a disease earlier than if you’d waited for symptoms to start.

For screening purposes, a woman is considered to be at average

risk if she doesn’t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer, or a genetic mutation known to increase risk of breast cancer (such as in a BRCA gene) and has not had chest radiation therapy before the age of 30. (See below for guidelines for women at high risk.)

The American Cancer Society has screening guidelines for women at average risk of breast cancer, and for those at high risk for breast cancer.

• Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year.

• Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.

• Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years.

• All women should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening – what the test can and cannot do.

For more about breast cancer from the American Cancer Society and other guidelines they suggest, go to www.cancer.org.

Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. The BCRF also notes that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide.

Breast cancer statistics can give the impression that each of the millions of women diagnosed with the disease is fighting the same battle, but breast cancer is something of an umbrella term. In fact, there are various types of breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer.

Learning about each type of breast cancer can help women and their families gain a greater understanding of this disease.

Ductal carcinoma in situ DCIS is a non-invasive cancer that is diagnosed when abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation notes that DCIS is a highly treatable cancer. That’s because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any surrounding breast tissue. The American Cancer Society notes that roughly 20 percent of new breast cancer cases are instances of DCIS. Invasive ductal carcinoma IDC is the most common type of breast cancer.

The NBCF reports that between 70 and 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are instances of IDC. An IDC diagnosis means that

cancer began growing in the milk ducts but has since spread into other parts of the breast tissue. This is why IDC is characterized as “invasive.” Though IDC can affect people, including men, of any age, the ACS notes that the majority of IDC cases are in women age 55 and older.

Inflammatory breast cancer The NBCF describes IBC as an “aggressive and fast growing breast cancer.”

Breastcancer.org notes that IBC is rare, as data from the ACS indicates that only about 1 percent of all breast cancers in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers.

Many breast cancers begin with the formation of a lump, but Breastcancer. org reports that IBC usually begins with reddening and swelling of the breast, and symptoms can worsen considerably within days or even hours. That underscores the importance of seeking prompt treatment should any symptoms present themselves.

Metastatic breast cancer Metastatic breast cancer may be referred to as stage IV breast cancer. When a woman is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, that means the cancer has spread, or metastasized, into other parts of the body. The NBCF indicates that metastatic breast cancer usually spreads to the lungs, liver, bones, or brain. Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer vary depending on where the cancer has spread. For example, if the cancer has spread to the lungs, women may experience a chronic cough or be unable to get a full breath.

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Good Shepherd Catholic Church to host Blessing of the Animals

By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com

HUNTSVILLE - Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Huntsville will host its sixth annual “Blessing of the Animals” on Oct. 2.

The event honors the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. The service will open at 9 a.m. outdoors at the church in the Good Shepherd Pavilion.

The Blessing of the Animals is a traditional service that the church conducts near Oct. 4, which is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. To celebrate Francis’ love for all creatures, individuals bring animals to churches to receive a special blessing.

St. Francis believed that nature itself was the mirror of God and referred to all animals as his ‘brothers’ and ‘sisters.’ In 1223, St. Francis arranged for the first live nativity scene to celebrate Christmas. (en.wikipedia.org) “In years past, we have welcomed a wide variety of animals, including turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and even a pet rooster,” Good Shepherd Youth Minister Meridith Sledd said.

“This year, Father Tim Pfander and Deacon Paul Keil will lead a short service

and bless all types of friendly pets or farm animals, such as horses or goats.”

“We invite members of the community to please bring pets on leashes or in carriers,” Sledd said.

Each year, the youth of Good Shepherd Middle School chooses a local animal organization to support with the Blessing of the Animals. “In 2021, we are collecting donations for A New Leash on Life, which is a non-profit organization with the goal of saving all of Alabama’s homeless animals by reducing the number of pets killed in shelters and by reducing the number of homeless pets on the streets in Alabama’s communities,” Sledd said.

Good Shepherd will accept donations of pet food, supplies and cash donations at the church office before the event. Individuals also can donate on Oct. 2 at the event. “Members of A New Leash on Life will be with us at the blessing to share information about their organization and show the animals that they currently have available for adoption,” Sledd said.

“We look forward to welcoming all members of our community with their pets or livestock and collecting donations to benefit A New Leash on Life,” Sledd said.

At its Madison location, A New Leash

Good Shepherd Catholic Church will host its annual “Blessing of the Animals” on Oct. 2. The event honors St. Francis of Assisi. on Life completes dog and cat adoptions and operates its thrift store at 1300 Slaughter Road. The center is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church’s address is 13550 Chaney Thompson Road in

Huntsville. The church conducts Mass on Saturdays (Vigil) at 5:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8:30 and 11 a.m.; and weekly Mass or Scripture and Communion, 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call 256-882-1844 or visit goodshephsv.org or Facebook/ Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO LEE GREENWOOD Von Braun Center Mark Smith Concert Hall October 12 www.vonbrauncenter.com Award-winning recording artist Lee Greenwood is being rightfully honored for his significant contribution to the music industry with an all-star salute celebration which will encompass his 40 years of hits. This exclusive event features special guest appearances from a few of Greenwood’s friends including well-known artists Sara Evans, Rodney Atkins, Darryl Worley, Riley Green,Michael W. Smith, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray, Jamey Johnson, Big & Rich, Randy Owen (of Alabama), Home Free, Sam Moore, Tracy Byrd, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Mark Wills, The Frontmen of Country, personality Paula Deen and more.

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RAILYARD BBQ BRAWL AND MUSIC FESTIVAL - Excitement is building for the debut of the Railyard BBQ Brawl and Music Festival on Oct. 22-23. The brawl will be held in downtown Madison on an open field on Martin Street, one street south of Main Street, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Live entertainment will open at 4 p.m. on Oct. 23. The three opening acts will be the Beasley Brothers with their original music, like “Here We Go Again”; Alyssa Palmer singing her new single, “All Screwed Up”; and Adam Hood, who has a new single, “This Opening Line.” Music headliner Rodney Atkins’ current hit is “Caught up in the Country.” The barbecue cook-off is sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society. Barbecue teams can register at railyardbbqfest.com/register. For more festival information, email railyardbbqfest@ gmail.com or visit railyardbbqfest.com/cooker-faq, Facebook/Railyard BBQ Festival or Twitter @RailyardBBQFestival.

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Go.See.Do BLUEGRASSS SINGING Sunday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.

Berea Baptist Church - Athens Berea Baptist Church in Athens is hosting a bluegrass gospel singing on Sun night, Oct 3, at 6 p.m. The Morrison Sisters are a wonderful young bluegrass gospel group who remind us of the Isaacs in the early days. A love offering will be received. The church is located at 16779 Lucas Ferry Road on the west side of Athens. $5 AFTER 5 AT THE HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART Recurring weekly on Thursday 5-8 p.m.

Huntsville Museum of Art 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 meetand-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.

GREENE STREET MARKET Weekly on Thursday 4-8 pm Downtown Huntsville - Eustis Ave. from Greene Street to Southside Sq. No admission charged Huntsville’s downtown open-air market will have locally-grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, food items, music and more.

HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK Through October 30 Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday Fri/Sat promptly at 6 p.m.

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 South Side Square, Huntsville It’s lucky 13 for the Huntsville Ghost Walk! On Friday, September 3, the Huntsville Ghost Walk returned for another frightful season. Tickets must be purchased through huntsvilleghostwalk.com or the Huntsville Ghost Walk Facebook page.

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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October 4 • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center will join the international space community in celebrating World Space Week, Oct. 4-10. Each day will feature programming, activities and programming celebrating this year’s theme, “Women in Space.” Travel at the speed of thought with Janet’s Planet! Janet will take visitors on a journey of discovery of women, past, present and future who have shaped, are shaping and will shape the future of humans in space. Also, you will get to create a postcard and write a message to your genius self about your space and science dreams and they will be sent to SPACE with Club for the Future!.

Come celebrate the genius of women in space, and then write down your goals and aspirations on a postcard, launch those dreams to the stars, and decide this World Space Week how you will be part of making space available for all humanity.

OUTDOOR MARKET Recurring weekly on Saturday Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment 2211 Seminole Drive www.lowemill.art 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.

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!

Looking Ahead

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

The Camp • 5909 University Drive 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.

FESTIFALL Through October 31 Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue www.hsvbg.org/festifall It’s harvest time, and nothing says FALL quite like Festifall at the Garden! This two-month celebration of the changing seasons features pumpkins, scarecrows, campouts, nature hikes, and more. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better place to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of autumn.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY • October 15-17 • Fantasy Playhouse • fantasyplayhouse.org

Fantasy Playhouse’s lineup of shows will generate an exciting return to the stage at the Playhouse of the Von Braun Center. Season tickets now are on sale for two of the most popular stories in children’s fantasy, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Alice in Wonderland,” along with the traditional favorite, “A Christmas Carol.” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” will be presented Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at 1 and 6 p.m. “Dr. Osborn’s Magical Laboratory” will reprise its excitement for two shows on Oct. 23 at 2 and 5 p.m. “A Christmas Carol” shows will be available on Dec. 3-5 and on Dec. 10-12. Fantasy Playhouse will stage “Alice in Wonderland” on Feb. 18-20.

UNPLUGGED • October 22-24 Dream Theater • www.huntsvilleballet.org

Huntsville Ballet Company will open their new season with the “Unplugged series” featuring: Carnival of the Animals • Children and adults alike will enjoy this whimsical ballet set to the music of Camille Saint-Saens.

Local favorites, Ron Roberts and Wilson Luquire will narrate the humorous verses inspired by this popular piece.

Moral Virtue • A new work by Artistic Director, Phillip Otto, this piece is inspired by a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.

Images Unconfined • This new work by Stephanie Braly-Beutjer set to music by Karl Jenkins was inspired by the many dancers she’s taught over the past 25 years.

DEAD PARROTS SOCIETY BASH October 30 • 6-11 p.m.

Black Patch Distilling Co. 500 Lanier Road in Madison The first annual Dead Parrots Society Bash will be held at the locally owned Black Patch Distillery on October 30. It will be a night of Halloween fun with music, dancing, and the chance to dress up and be who you want to be. Food will be available from a number of locally known food trucks and adult beverages will include beer, wine, and a special event signa- be at the first ever Dead Parrot ture drink from a cashless bar. Society Bash. The event is orgaPlan your Halloween weekend to nized by Madison Rotary Club

and the proceeds will go to support the renovation of Madison Kid’s Kingdom.

HAUNTED MANSION DINNER October 21 & 23 • 6-8 p.m.

Burritt on the Mountain www.burrittonthemountain.com Bring your family out to Trunk or Treat & Movie Night Saturday, October 30! Make your way to Toyota Field for trick-ortreating from 5-7 p.m., followed by a screening of The Haunted Mansion at 7:15 p.m.! Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of event. Tickets: bit.ly/RCTPtrunkortreat.

NEIGHBORS • CEMETERY STROLL IN ATHENS - Quietly at rest, atop the hill of Athens City Cemetery lays the grit and fortitude of the forefathers which built Athens-Limestone County. On Sunday, Oct. 3, guests to the cemetery will step into the former world of those who shaped our towns and county. Teresa Todd, Director for Athens-Limestone County Tourism said, “These spirits will come alive with tales of history, heritage, family, and community. Local residents become actors in period attire; many of them will be descendants of the very people they are portraying.” The day of storytelling from yesteryear begins at 2 p.m. with tales woven from passed-down family history and speckled with tales of a burgeoning community; their successes, their struggles, and even the war. Each actor has diligently researched their “spirit” and their life in the days of old. This free public event will run until 4 p.m.

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Don’t miss this SPOOKTACULAR dinner in Dr. Burritt’s mansion. The haunted evening will begin with Happy Hallow Wine offering Ghostly White or Bone Dry Red. Nibble on appetizers while visiting the Fortune Teller. The creepy delicious sit down dinner follows with more witches brew. Costumes welcome, although not necessary. Don’t be alarmed if you hear a strange noise or have a ghostly visit. It’s all part of the creepy experience! Reservations end Tuesday, October 19, at noon unless sold out.

THE HAUNTED KINGDOM • October 22-23&29-30 • Dublin Park • www.GoBuildAKingdom.com

Kids Kingdom has been taken over by Halloween haunts! Wear your favorite costume and walk through the haunted playground after hours, then enjoy a Fall hayride around Dublin Park with your friends and family.

Spooky concessions available. $5 per person donation - all proceeds benefit the Go Build a Kingdom Playground Fund! This community event is outdoors and socially distanced. Oct. 22-23 and 29-30. 6-8:30 p.m.

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PAINTING WITH THE PRINCIPAL - A Madison elementary school principal recent held a fun event in Triana for students and their families.

Rodney Richardson, the principal at Horizon Elementary School, hosted a “Paint with the Principal” workshop at the Triana Public Library recently. Everyone who attended had fun painting rocks in the beautiful outdoors. Mr. Richardson’s special talent is painting the Horizon Eagle, of course. He is an artist!

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Horizon sustains ‘Leader in Me’ certification MADISON – Teachers at Horizon Elementary School found their latest honor to be a ‘sweet’ deal.

As a welcomed reward, Horizon’s faculty enjoyed treats from Crumbl Cookies, thanks to the administration and Madison City Schools staff.

They celebrated Horizon’s recertification as a Lighthouse School of Distinction with Leader in Me. The coveted status of ‘Leader in Me Lighthouse School’ recognizes the attainment of a well-rounded guidance model. Lighthouse schools serve as models to other schools for leadership and mentoring.

Leader in Me procedures transform the entire school population with procedures that notable educators have devised. Students adapt to needed life skills for the

The Leader in Me philosophy relies on Stephen R. Covey’s book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Teachers help students to pursue these goals: • Be proactive. – Each person is in charge and responsible for his or her thoughts and actions.

• Begin with the ending in mind.

-- Know what you want, value and believe.

• Put first things first. -- Prioritize. Do your work first; then, play.

• Think win-win. -- Visualize mutual benefits with other people.

• Synergize. -- Creatively cooperate with others.

• Seek first to understand – After accomplishing this idea, a person then can hope to be understood.

• Sharpen the saw. -- Continuously renew your body, brain, heart and soul.

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Paint, play or photograph Students can express fine arts interests in PTA Reflections contest

By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com

MADISON – Paint a portrait. Dance a routine. Play a trumpet. Film a hometown video. Write an intriguing short story.

The National PTA Reflections, a contest to celebrate the fine arts, wants students to participate with a submission to spotlight their talents.

With its continuing commitment to arts education, National PTA sponsors Reflections as a venue to access the arts and boost a student’s self-confidence.

Each year, 300,000-plus students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 create original works of art related to the current theme. Reflections helps youth to explore their own thoughts and ideas to develop artistic literacy.

Students can submit their work in one (or all) categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.

“I Will Change the World By . . . “ is the 2021–2022 theme for Reflections. Each student can decide on an interpretation of that idea.

Each campus of Madison City Schools has Reflections material in-house or online at the school website. Visit Reflections’ virtual art gallery at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.

Winners at the local level in Madison

schools can advance through district, regional and state PTA contests to the national level. Several Madison students ranked among the state’s top entries for 2020.

Deadline for this year’s submissions is Oct. 14, 2021.

In another Reflections option, a student can suggest a theme for a future Reflections contest. Officials will choose one student’s theme, which will inspire the creativity and imagination of thousands of students across the country and in U.S. schools overseas.

Reflections officials will select only five state finalists to advance to the national round. In February 2022, the national winner will be announced. The winner’s theme will be used the year after next (that is, the theme is chosen two years in advance).

In deciding on a suggested theme, students should find a unique entry that is unlike past program themes. The theme should focus on an idea – not too narrow and not too broad. The idea should be clear and appropriate for all ages.

In addition, the theme must apply to all Reflections categories and promote PTA values. Students should email entries no later than Nov. 1, 2021 to alptareflections@gmail.com.

For more information, visit the Alabama PTA’s material about Reflections at alabamapta.org/reflections.

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“We are very proud to be a Leader in Me Lighthouse School,” Horizon Principal Rodney Richardson said on the school website. “Our ‘Team of Teachers’ has done a fantastic job of preparing us to move forward as a school with our seven habits. Our vision is ‘to inspire learners and leaders for a lifetime.’ The seven habits will play a key role in helping our entire Horizon family fulfill our vision and mission.”

Academic achievement continues as a predominant focus at Horizon. “Our high curriculum expectations will be aligned with state standards as we seek to ensure that our students master the content presented at each grade level,” Richardson said.

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JAMES CLEMENS HOMECOMING PARADE - The James Clemens Jets held their 2021 homecoming game on Friday with a huge win to cap off the week of celebrations. With the festivities, comes the homecoming parade. Here are some fun scenes from this year’s homecoming parade. For more about homecoming, go to www.themadisonrecord.com.

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than during the busy summer months, but this year has presented a unique and serious challenge,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer for the Red Cross. “While it’s clear the pandemic continues to weigh heavily on our minds, the Red Cross asks the public to remember donating blood and platelets is essential to the many patients that rely on lifesaving transfusions every day.”

Don’t wait. People across the country depend on the generosity of blood donors. Make an appointment to give blood or platelets as soon as possible by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

• As a thank-you, all those who come to donate through Sept. 30 and help tackle the emergency blood shortage will receive a limited-edition football-inspired T-shirt while supplies last, plus a coupon for a free haircut via email from Sport Clips Haircuts.* •All those who come to donate in October will receive a link by email to claim a free Zaxby’s® Signature Sandwich reward or get a $5 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.** Blood drive safety Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

For drives Sept. 27-30: Right now, the Red Cross has an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Blood donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year as many delayed giving amid a return to the workplace and in-person learning and a spike in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant.

Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.

As a thank-you, all those who come to give through Sept. 30 will receive a limited-edition, football-inspired Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus a free haircut coupon by email from Sport Clips Haircuts. Additional details are available at rcblood.org/sportclips.

For drives Oct. 1-31: Right now, the Red Cross has an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Blood donor turnout has reached the lowest levels of the year as many delayed giving amid a return to the workplace and in-person learning and a spike in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.

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By AARON CHERIS Rocket City Trash Pandas

Trash Dash The Rocket City Trash Pandas held their annual Trash Dash 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday. See fun photos from the event.

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On offense with over 2,000 total yards, the Jets are led by junior quarterback Gio Lopez. Photo by William Aycock

25th Anniversary St. John Paul II Catholic High School kicks off its year-long 25th Anniversary celebration with a weekend dedicated to Faith, Family and Fun. Page 4B

Bob Labbe’s High School Football Mid-Season Report

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HISTORY

History with John Rankin Learn about the history of Madison’s connection to Alabama’s second Governor.

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Special Weekly Pages Check our weekly Kids and Church pages with games and activities for kids, and area church listings.

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MADISON- The 2021 high school football regular season is halfway completed and many ask ‘where did the time go’?

The four local teams have combined for a very respectable 14-5 with only Bob Jones having played just four games of its 10game schedule and are 2-2 overall and 2-1 in Class 7A Region 4.

Completing five games on the 10-outing lineup are James Clemens 5-0, 3-0, Sparkman 3-2, 3-0, both of which are in Class 7A Region 4 with Bob Jones, and Madison Academy 4-1, 3-0 as the Mustangs play in Class 4A Region 7.

Let’s take a look at the four teams.

James Clemens With first-year head coach Chad McGehee, the Jets are perfect on the season outscoring their opponents 188-89. But the record is a little misleading.

The Jets had to go to overtime to beat crosstown rival Bob Jones and squeaked by Huntsville by a mere three points.

On offense with over 2,000 total yards, the Jets are led by

junior quarterback Gio Lopez (5-10, 180) who has passed for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns hitting 62-percent of his passes. Senior Dante Snodgrass (5-8, 165) leads a bevy of running backs with 593 yards on 86 carries while the receiving corps is being led by two outstanding pass catchers. Keymari Pittman (5-7, 155, Jr.) has 20 catches for 321 yards and five TDs and Tyrik Walker (6-0, 175, Sr.) has

Local Talent showcased at Southern Showcase Cross Country Meet

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com HUNTSVILLE- The Southern Showcase cross country meet was a showcase. More than 3,000 athletes from seven states took to the beautiful trail in Huntsville at John Hunt Park for one of the premiere cross country events in the Southeast.

Both Bob Jones and James Clemens shined through the gloomy weekend weather with superb results within some of the toughest competition among the high schools from several states including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisi-

ana, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee.

The overall average for both schools show the Jets of James Clemens finishing much better than Bob Jones. In boys, the Jets posted an average of 16:34 while Bob Jones was 18:08. In girls, the Lady Jets had an average of 20:10 while the Lady Patriots finished at 23:08.

In the championship division, two schools from out of state were the overall team winners as Jesuit High out of Louisiana won the boys division with 111 points while James Clemens finished No. 13 (387-ponts) out of the 32 schools taking part. In The James Clemens girls cross country team cruises through the trek at John Hunt See CROSS COUNTRY Page 2B Park in the recent Southern Showcase.

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pulled in 23 passes for 308 yards and two scores.

The defense has really stepped up to the challenges when needed giving up just 558 yards to opponents. Defensive lineman Andrew Millar (5-10, 220, Jr.) leads the group with 30 tackles while Darren Verhage (6-1, 240, Sr.) is next with 38. Highly recruited Jamal Mayers (5-9, 160, Jr.) has three interceptions inSee FOOTBALL Page 2B

It took 978 days. But it was worth the wait. The Rocket City Trash Pandas finally took the field for their Inaugural Season in May 2021 after the name was first unveiled in September 2018.

Following an exhilarating 110-game regular season, the most meteoric team in Minor League Baseball launched the game to heights never before seen with an unrivaled fan experience at Toyota Field and a team-first product on the diamond.

“After the canceled 2020 season, it was incredible to see the Trash Pandas take the field for the first time in 2021,” General Manager Garrett Fahrmann said. “We are very grateful for the amazing support of the North Alabama community that powered us to a successful first season, and we can’t wait to do it again in 2022.”

“I was really impressed with the Rocket City fans,” Manager Jay Bell said. “They appreciated what has been done here. I enjoyed meeting a lot of the people here and they were extremely supportive of this team. The people that I’ve met are extremely good people and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. I couldn’t have asked for a better summer.”

For the season, the Trash Pandas led all of Double-A with an average home attendance of 5,726 over 48 home openings at Toyota Field.

That total also ranks 10th in all of Minor League Baseball, behind only eight Triple-A clubs and the High-A Dayton Dragons.

On the field, Rocket City ended with a 54-56 record to finish third in the Double-A South North Division. Home at Toyota Field, the Trash Pandas posted an impressive See TRASH PANDAS Page 2B

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30 wins in 52 games, one of the best records in the league despite having eight home games canceled. Starters Cristopher Molina and Cooper Criswell each tied for seventh in the league with six wins, which led the team.

The Trash Pandas lived up to the Rocket City nickname in 2021, launching 152 home runs to lead Double-A South. Third baseman Mitch Nay led the way with 23, which tied for the Double-A South lead at season’s end. First baseman David MacKinnon led the league with 65 RBI and 30 doubles while ranking among the league leaders in nearly every offensive category.

Outfielder Izzy Wilson’s 21 home runs were fourth in the league and

25 stolen bases ranked second as he became the first Trash Pandas hitter to reach the 20/20 plateau.

On the mound, the Trash Pandas pitching staff racked up 1,112 strikeouts to rank second in the league, just two strikeouts behind Montgomery despite playing seven fewer games than the Biscuits. Although he left the Trash Pandas in mid-July, Reid Detmers’ 97 strikeouts led Rocket City and ranked sixth in Double-A South.

Of the 59 players that have represented Rocket City this season, 10 have made their MLB debut for the Los Angeles Angels. Reid Detmers was the first, having started for Rocket City on Opening Day before his MLB debut on August 1.

Janson Junk became the first player to go directly from Rocket City to the Angels on September 3. Fellow Opening Day Trash Pandas Cooper Criswell, Oliver Ortega, Jhonathan Diaz, and Kyle Tyler have all made their big-league debuts in the past few weeks.

“I’m thrilled that we’ve had 10 players make it to the big leagues this year from Rocket City, Bell added. “That’s what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to prepare them so they can meet their ultimate goal.”

Trash Pandas baseball returns in 2022 with the season opener in Birmingham on Friday, April 8 before the home opener at Toyota Field against Pensacola on Tuesday, April 12.

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girls, Brentwood High of Tennessee took top honors scoring 62 points while James Clemens was No. 15 with 389 points.

James Clemens had two runners finish among the top 100 of the 245, who laced up their running shoes for the boys event. Luke Alverson, Fr., was No. 52 overall with a time of 16:02.06. He was followed at No. 87 John Luke Stovall, So., who posted a time of 16:23.49. In girls, the Lady Jets had three finish within the top 100 of the 228 who completed the course. At No. 71 was senior team captain Sydney Freeman at 19:45.67. She was followed by No. 75 Kylie Gero, So., at 19:53.08 and No. 90 Emma Bothern, So., at 20:04.87.

In the open division, which is regarded as the fourth competitive of the divisions, the Bob Jones boys and girls took top team honors with 21 points and 20 points respectively. Sparkman High was No. 13 in

boys scoring 372 points. Individually, seven Lady Patriots and five Patriots finished among the top 10 in their divisions. Those finishers included in boys, 1. Adam Baer, Sr., 17.17.25, 3. Sam Pope, Sr., 17:52.64, 4.

Owen Crow, So., 17:58.92, 7. Nicholas Lozano, Jr., 18:46.82 and 8. Matthew Pimmel, Jr., 18:53.28. In girls, 2. Ami Marks, 7, 21:57.45, 3. Kinsey Sivley, Sr., Sparkman, 22:27.87, 5.

Lucy Halter, So., 22:49.32, 6. Piper Larkin, So., 23:23.21, 7. Molly Halter, Fr., 23:27.18, 9. Rachel Pennell, Fr., 24:03.46 and 10. Ilene Pour-Blazar, 8, 24:14.47.

In boys 2-mile freshman event, Huntsville was tops in scoring with 20 points while Bob Jones was runner-up with 59. Individually, the results were 3. Caleb Johnson, Fr., Bob Jones, 11:05.40, 6. Andrew Gohlich, James Clemens, 11:41.12 and 8. Eric Joy, Fr., Bob Jones, 11:56.97.

In girls 2-mile, Cullman was tops with 71 points while James Clemens was fourth with 102. Top finishers included 5. Isabel Jones, 7, Sparkman, 13:20.68, 11. Claire Colo, 8, James Clemens, 13:56.94 and 12.

Andie Howard, Fr., James Clemens, 13:59.06.

In the boys 2-mile, Huntsville High took the top trophy with 28 points while Bob ones was sixth, 157, and James Clemens seventh, 174. Jake Ryan, 8, of Bob Jones finished sixth at 11:45.97 while Will Davidson, 7, of James Clemens posted a time of 12:01.81 for eighth place.

A few race facts on the big event included James Clemens finished third among the Class 7A schools from Alabama as there were 29 teams in the championships division. In boys championship, the Jets were also the third top school from Alabama.

The Patriots certainly have an even season with two wins and two losses, but the equalization is also in the statistics. Photo by William Aycock

What’s up at the Football cluding what was the game winner against Huntsville as he had two INTs against the Panthers with one a pick-six, which was the difference in a 43-40 victory for the Jets. He has 19 tackles over all while fellow safety Kam Barnett (5-10, 165, Sr.) has 22 total tackles and one interception. Opponents are being held to a mere 18 points per game.

The Jets’ program has never been this far into the season undefeated and are ranked No. 7 in Class 7A.

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Bob Jones The Patriots certainly have an even season with two wins and two losses, but the equalization is also in the statistics. Nearly identical numbers for the Patriots and their opponents come in the form passing yards per game, pass completions and completion percentage, rushing yards, rushing yards per game and total points scored.

Even in their victories, the Pats have given up more points than they need to.

Quarterback Ray Hardy (6-2, 205, Jr.) has completed 50 passes for 734 yards, but only two touchdowns. The signal caller also leads the team in rushing with 573 yards and 10 scores while running back Terrance Salter (5-8, 205, Sr.) has added 268 yards and two scores of his own on the ground. Two junior receivers are topping that position

as Quenton Hubbard (5-11, 165, Jr.) has 12 catches and 252 yards and Kelly Fields (6-0, 185, Jr.) has pulled down 10 passes for 154 yards.

The defense is led by defensive back Cosey Scarebrook (6-2, 190, Sr.) who has posted 38 tackles, but has two interceptions including one for a score against Florence.

Linebacker/defensive back Rowan Jones (5-9, 190, Jr.) is tops on the squad with 46 tackles and one interception. Jeff Rodriguez (6-1, 190, Sr.) at defensive back has 40 tackles and one interception.

Madison Academy Despite a season opening 41-17 loss to Briarwood Academy, the last four games for Madison Academy have been dominated by the Mustangs outscoring their opponents 180-38. Madison Academy, 4-1, 3-0, is ranked No. 2 in Class 4A and has amassed nearly 2,700 yards of offense and scored almost 40 points an outing.

The offense is being throttled by junior quarterback Carson Creehan (6-4, 195) who has passed for 924 yards, three touchdowns and 64-percent completions and senior running back Will Stokes (5-10, 164) who has posted 913 yards at a clip of 11.5 yards per carry. Stokes has also rushed for 16 touchdowns.

The defense is led by seniors Tim Spurlock (6-3, 219) and Chuck

Moore (5-8, 180) who together have over 100 tackles. Overall, the Mustangs have allowed opponents just 16 points per game. The defense and special teams have accounted for four touchdowns through the first half of the season.

Sparkman With four region games remaining, including three at home versus Huntsville, James Clemens and Bob Jones, the Sparkman Senators feel they have their hands on the wheel to navigating to a possible Region 4 championship or least a nice spot on the Class 7A playoffs. The Senators, 3-2, 3-0, lost its first two games of 2021 in lopsided scores totaling just 20 points while giving up 89, but have rebounded with three consecutive victories and loads of confidence while headed into the second half of the season. In the last three outings, Sparkman has outscored their opponents 131-47.

Big plays seem to be the forte of this squad. In a recent hard-fought contest versus Austin the Senators scored on a 72-yard pass play and a fourth quarter, game-winning 82 yard interception by Justin Caudle (Jr.) to post the victory. The high energy within the squad is contagious as team-wide enthusiasm abounds at each game leading to an unblemished region record.

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St. John Paul II Catholic High School kicks off its year-long 25th Anniversary celebration next month.

St. John Paul II Catholic High School kicks off 25th anniversary year with Feast Day Mass and festival

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE - St. John Paul II Catholic High School kicks off its year-long 25th Anniversary celebration with a weekend dedicated to Faith, Family and Fun. On Friday, October 22, a school-wide Feast Day Mass will honor the school’s patron, St. John Paul II, the first pope who was widely recognized as one of the 20th century’s most important world leaders.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the school will celebrate its phenomenal 25year growth with an exciting Festival showcase, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school grounds. JPII invites past, present, and future members of its Falcon family, as well as the entire Madison-Huntsville community, to attend free-of-charge and enjoy games, performances, hands-on activities, and demonstrations.

The featured event for the Festival will be a 2.5K Fun Run, sponsored by JPII’s Parent Association.

The run is scheduled for 8:30 am on the school grounds. Immediately

following, the Knights of Columbus will provide breakfast for runners and their families.

In addition, a classic car collector will display several of his most prized automobiles, a community service Blood Drive will take place, and the National Guard will bring their popular Rock Wall, Gladiator Pit, and Basketball Goal.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m., students from a variety of classes, clubs, and athletic teams will join forces to provide a range of activities with support from parents, faculty, and staff. The National Art Honor Society and the Art class will offer balloon dart art, as well as a pottery demonstration. JPII coaches and athletes will provide kicka-field goal, football toss, soccer goal, cornhole, basketball goal, and “ducks in a pool”. JPII Cheerleaders will do face painting.

Additional class and teacher-led games and activities will include bingo, frisbee golf, math puzzles, rocket launches, a photoprops booth, and tie dye for t-shirts. The Alumni Department will demon-

strate how to make balloon animals and give away samples. They will also hold a name-that-falcon photo contest.

Happy Pappi Beignets, New South Hot Dog & Sushi, Teresita’s Tamales, and One Buck Ice Cream food trucks will be available for onsite purchase. Entertainment from the Band, Choir, Falcon Players, Dance Team, and Colorguard is scheduled throughout the day.

St. John Paul II Catholic High School’s mission is to develop students in spirit, mind, and body through a Christ-centered, college preparatory education. As a welcoming community of faith, JPII encourages, challenges, and supports its students to learn enthusiastically, lead honorably, and live responsibly so they will improve themselves and society through their faith and vocation.

For more information about the run or to sign up to participate, please access JPII’s Fun Run online form at https://bit.ly/3AFE43w or contact Sharon Patterson at parentassociation@jp2falcons.org.

HUNTSVILLE – Organizers for the Recovery Resource Fair pledge that “Recovery is for EVERYone: EVERY Person, EVERY Family, EVERY Community.”

Partnership for a DrugFree Community and its Recovery Resource Hub will host the third annual Recovery Resource Fair, which coincides with National Recovery Month.

The fair on Sept. 29 will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Partnership’s office, located at One Stop Shop of Community Services, 2201 Clinton Ave. W., at the intersection of Clinton Street and Seminole Drive.

Guests can park across the street at Rocket City Federal Credit Union.

The fair can benefit anyone looking to learn about available resources for a substance use disorder or addiction treatment, with or without insurance coverage, Partnership Executive Director Wendy Reeves said.

Gathered at one site, approximately 15 representatives from area treatment and service providers will attend and answer questions about the different types of available services locally.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., treatment providers will have booths set up with representatives who can answer questions about accessing services in the Huntsville and Madison vicinity. “Attendees will have an opportunity to

meet Laura Edwards, who works as Peer Support Specialist with Partnership’s Recovery Resource Hub. Guests can learn how Laura helps get participants into treatment,” Reeves said.

At 6 p.m., Edwards will share her personal story of recovery. Attendees also can participate in a question-and-answer session with Edwards. A panel discussion will involve resource providers with whom guests can talk.

During the past two years, five people have signed up for treatment during the Recovery Resource Fair.

The fair will be held outside. For COVID-19 constraints, face coverings and social distancing are required for guests. All COVID-19 guidelines will be observed.

Some signs of a person engaged in substance abuse are impaired functioning in social and occupational settings, impaired memory, anxiety, depression, aggressive behavior, social withdrawal, fatigue, slurred speech, tension, restlessness, anger, fighting, paranoia and drowsiness. The level that an individual shows symptoms of abuse can vary and depend on the drug of choice and the individual body’s response.

For more information about Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, call 256-539-7339, email info@thedrugfreepartnership.org or visit partnershipforadrug-freecommunity.org.

New leaders named for East Limestone Ward of LDS Church

By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com

MADISON, LIMESTONE COUNTIES – Leadership has changed for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the East Limestone Ward.

This ward is situated near Athens and Madison. “We have had a leadership change for our congregation, which has members from the Madison and East Limestone communities,” Carol Walker said. Walker serves as Assistant Director of the Communication Council for the Madison, Alabama Stake.

“Similar to a ministry in other churches, this congregation was formerly presided over by Bishop Leif Sandstrom, along with Brent Dix and David Larsen as counselors,” Walker said.

The new Bishop is David Larsen of Madison, 60 years old. Serving as Bishop Larsen’s

counselors are Brent Dix of Harvest, 59 years old, and Carson Lee Davidson of Madison, 53 years old.

“Dave and his wife Cathy are parents to six married children; they have 13 grandchildren,” Walker said. “Dave is employed at Jacobs where he consults for NASA’s aerospace structures.

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, mountaineering and car restoration.”

“Dave is humbled by this new calling and hopes to lead the congregation to ‘a deeper love and appreciation for our Heavenly Father and His son, Jesus Christ and, in turn, develop deeper faith and trust in them,’” she said.

Being a Bishop is an unpaid ministry; leaders are not salaried and act as volunteers.

The Bishop works closely with the youth and encourages his congregation to love and serve

others by helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and families in the East Limestone community. Service in this capacity requires plenty of support from each of the men’s families.

Cathy Larsen, Dave Larsen’s wife, said, “I have already seen the mantle of responsibility rest on his shoulders. Dave has always been a man of faith, and I have full confidence that he will be just what our ward family needs at this time. He loves those he serves.”

Everyone is welcome to come and join the congregation for Sabbath worship at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1716 W. Market St. in Athens.

Sunday worship offers a respite from fast-paced, daily living with two meetings in a twohour period. The main meeting, or sacrament meeting, involves

Brent Dix, from left, David Larsen and Carson Lee Davidson are leading the East Limestone Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. songs, prayers and sermons (or talks) by various congregation members and taking the sacrament (or Communion). Classes are available for both children

and adults.

The Madison location at 1297 Slaughter Road has Sunday activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 256-289-4606.

Tootsie Roll 5K will benefit an extra sweet cause - special education

By JOHN PECK Madison City Schools MADISON - When runners take off in the Tootsie Roll 5K in Madison next month, they will be doing so for a special cause. What makes this annual candy-themed run extra sweet is that it benefits special education programs in Madison City Schools.

Support for special education in Madison continues to grow, thanks to generous support from donors like Knights of Columbus and unwavering commitment from MCS and the community to help students with disabilities achieve to the best of their abilities.

“There is an old African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child.

I believe it also takes a village to educate our children as well. A great educational system, like Madison City Schools, is stronger and educates our students better because of our partnerships and support from our community. The Knights of Columbus is a great example of that support,” offered Special Education Director, Dr. Susan Zinkil.

Prime race sponsor KOC has been a longtime supporter of the Special Education Department in Madison

City Schools. The run became the primary SPED fundraiser when traditional Tootsie Roll campaigns at area storefronts began disappearing due to COVID and other concerns.

“This has been part of the national campaign of Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. We have done it in Madison for 30 years,” said Jerome Villarreal, president of Knights of Columbus Council 10232 in Madison. KOC chapters from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (#10232) in Madison and Council #17519 from Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Church are jointly putting on the Tootsie Roll 5K. The run is Nov. 6 and will start and end at Madison City Stadium.

Villarreal said Knights of Columbus has always been a strong supporter of programs for those with intellectual disabilities. “Special Education is in keeping with KOC’s pillars to support causes related to Life, Community, Faith and Family, to celebrate the worth and dignity of every human being,” he said.

For Tootsie Roll Run information, stop by any Fleet Feet location in Huntsville or Madison or visit the following website: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Madison/KofC-

TootsieRoll5K. The Special Education Department at Madison City Schools provides services for more than 1,400 students with disabilities. SPED services are provided to students with disabilities ages 3 – 21 or until they earn a high school diploma.

Students who receive SPED services range from ones with more common disabilities such as speech impairments, learning disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional handicaps, to those with lower incidences of disabilities such as hearing or visually impaired students and those with orthopedic or physical impairments.

The services schools provide include education and access to education so that they can receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education. For example, students may have physical therapy or orientation or mobility support at school.

Providing special education is an unfunded mandate; meaning that it is much more costly to provide special education services to our 1,400 students than what the federal and state funds provide us. That is why we rely so heavily on our community partnerships.

Special Education Director, Dr. Susan Zinkil, (left) and Jerome Villarreal, president of Knights of Columbus Council 10232 in Madison, (right of poster) with other members of the Knights of Columbus, display a poster promoting the run. The Knights of Columbus will host their Tootsie Roll 5K run on Nov. 6 to benefit the special education programs at Madison City Schools.

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By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian Alabama’s 2nd Governor Thomas Bibb (b. 1782 VA, d. 1839 AL) is generally associated with the stately mansion “Belle Manor”, his home in southeastern Limestone County a few miles west of Madison and near Mooresville. However, he lived out his last years in Huntsville and is now buried in the Alabama governors’ area of Maple Hill Cemetery, having been moved many years after his death from the Bibb Family Cemetery in Limestone County. Tradition holds that the name of his Belle Manor house became the name origin of Belle Mina, the community that grew up around it. Thomas Bibb also had residency for a time in Louisiana and in Madison County, with strong involvements in Huntsville, Triana (where he was a town commissioner), and other areas.

As a matter of fact, Thomas Bibb was also among the “squatter” settlers west of the old Chickasaw Indian Boundary Line. These squatters had no legal title to the lands that they occupied in what is now western Madison County plus Limestone County and parts of Lauderdale County. The area was known as “the Sims Settlement” – a name attributed to two Sims brothers (William and James) who came down the river from Chattanooga.

They settled initially around 1806 on Buck Island in the Elk River, about 21 miles upriver from its confluence with the Tennessee River, but Gray Sims and his wife Elizabeth were known to be in the area by 1805.

In 1817 Thomas Bibb was one of 197 signers of a petition to the U. S. government from the Sims Settlement. That petition was made by some of the squatters on Indian lands, to formally request (unsuccessfully) that the U. S. Government no longer would displace them from parcels west of the Chickasaw Indian Boundary Line. The boundary line ran from the western end of Hobbs Island in the Tennessee River through Ardmore, with a portion of it lying along what today is part of Slaughter Road where it curves to the northwest by the Mormon Church.

In attempts to dissuade the Indian tribes from supporting the troops of Great Britain with westerly attacks on early Alabama settlers leading up to the time of the War of 1812, Federal troops were sent three times to burn the crops and houses of the squatters of the Sims Settlement. The squatters were supposed to be driven back to the Huntsville area, but the Indians complained to Washington D.C. that it was like frightening a flock of crows – they would fly away until it was considered safe to return, which they promptly did. After war ended, the Indians had no leverage with the Federals, so they finally in 1816 ceded the land to the U. S. government, which had the area surveyed and then in 1818 opened the land for “legal” sale to the squatters and newcomers. Bibb’s holdings in the Sims Settlement included where his house Belle Manor was later built along the southern portion of Limestone Creek in 1826.

In 1819 and 1820 Huntsville was the capital of the new state of Alabama, and Thomas Bibb was one of the most prominent residents, along with his brother Dr. William Wyatt Bibb. William became the first governor of the state, and Thomas became President of the State Senate.

By rules of succession per the original state constitution, as President of the Alabama Senate in Huntsville

in July of 1820 Thomas Bibb became the second governor of the state.

That occurred when William died after only a few months in office, having been thrown from his horse during a thunderstorm. This was not an unusually rapid progression in those days for a man who had been the Limestone County representative to the first Alabama State Constitutional Convention and became the President of the Alabama Senate before becoming Governor. However, this political status was rather odd for a man who was initially a “squatter” in the state.

However, in his case there was no indication that he was ever a poor man, but rather that he was an aggressive person in the pursuit of choice parcels of land in northern Alabama.

Thomas Bibb was born in Amelia County, Virginia in 1782. In 1789, his father William moved the family, including Thomas’ brother William Wyatt Bibb, to Petersburg in Elbert County, Georgia. Thomas and William Wyatt Bibb came to Huntsville with Leroy Pope (the “Father of Huntsville”) in 1808. Petersburg had been a common hold-over place for several years as many pioneers moved westward from the eastern coastal states. However, it was largely abandoned as Huntsville, Madison County, and points west swelled with population.

During the period of 1809-1819 Thomas Bibb purchased land immediately west of today’s Meridianville, along Patterson Lane and Monroe Road. Bibb’s parcels likewise included land on the east side of Wade Mountain, where Mount Charron Estates is located today.

Moreover, he had land at the halfway point of a line between Harvest and Meridianville, just east of Quarter Mountain, along Carter’s Gin Road and north of Burwell Road. He owned several parcels in Huntsville and in the areas of today’s UAH and Butler High School.

In 1818 Thomas Bibb in conjunction with four other trustees (William Acklen, Waddy Tate, Henry Chambers, and William Irvine Adair) established the town of Triana by purchasing land where Indian Creek joins the Tennessee River. Triana was the second town incorporated in Madison County by an act of the state legislature in 1819. Triana was reported in James Record’s book “A Dream Come True” (Volume 2, 1978) to be the only town in America named in honor of the first sailor to sight land of the new world from one of Columbus’ ships. In 1819 Thomas Bibb became a trustee of the Florence – Cypress Land Company. That same year he was one of the “Committee of 15” selected from among the 44 delegates to the Alabama Constitutional Convention in Huntsville to draft the details of the first constitution. He subsequently participated in the first revision of the constitution after his term as governor.

Thomas’ wife Parmelia was a daughter of Robert Thompson (“Old Blue” – called such because he carried his money in a blue cloth bag) who died in 1829 in Belle Manor. Parmelia’s sister Sophia Thompson married Dr. James Manning, pioneer owner of much of today’s Redstone Arsenal land around Gate 9 and who was later a Huntsville resident and builder of “The Grove”, one of the most magnificent mansions in that town.

Parmelia’s sister Eliza Thompson married Dr. Waddy Tate, one of the Triana town commissioners who also had land near the later location of the town of Madison. Eleven children were born to Thomas and Parmelia Bibb, but three died in in-

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fancy. One of their daughters, Elmira, married Archibald Ewing Mills, a brother of Minerva Mills (17801826), who in 1813 in Kentucky had become the wife of James Clemens (1778-1860), who never remarried after her passing and was 31 years after her death the 1857 Founder of Madison.

The last-born child of Thomas Bibb, Eliza, married Arthur Mosely Hopkins, son of Arthur Francis Hopkins, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, 1836-1837. Eliza and Arthur were the parents of Thomas B., James B., and John W. Hopkins, all residents of the town of Madison in later years. It was Thomas Bibb Hopkins who in 1891 while living in Madison presented a portrait of his maternal grandfather Thomas Bibb to the Alabama State Library, now copied many times in many places.

John and Thomas were partners in the retail grocery business in Madison. The brothers were among the most prominent early merchants of the town, and they also owned a business establishment in Nashville for a time. Their maternal grandfather Gov. Thomas Bibb was a partner in the 1830s with their paternal grandfather Arthur Francis Hopkins in New Orleans, operating a cotton shipping business to get Alabama cotton to the mills in England.

Perhaps no contemporary of Thomas Bibb in Madison County or north Alabama ever reached the levels of achievement that he attained as one of our earliest pioneers. As one would expect, he left his imprint on both Limestone and Madison County, especially in Huntsville, as well as the entire State of Alabama. In 1835 he advertised his Belle Manor plantation for sale while he resided in Louisiana, but he ended up renting it for a time to others. The mansion stayed in the Bibb family for several more generations, until 1941, when it was sold to Dr. Berthold Kennedy, who began restorations continued by the next owner Thomas Bowles in 1966.

The associated plantation house “Woodside” in the Belle Mina area, across the road from and slightly northeast of “Belle Manor,” was built by Gov. Thomas Bibb’s son Porter and his wife Mary Betts for their first daughter, Mary Chambers Bibb, as a gift for her February 1861 wedding to William Fleming Eggleston. The Eggleston family in 1904 sold Woodside to John R. Witt. Adeline (called Addie Mae), a daughter of John Witt, married Gilbert White Sr., a descendant of the namesake of Whitesburg and owner of the early salt trade along the Tennessee River. Addie and Gilbert inherited Woodside. They remodeled the house, adding a rear wing and extending the colonnade across the full width of the front by adding two more columns.

After Gilbert White died in 1970, his daughter Mary White Pepper inherited the house. Mary, postmistress in Mooresville, married Raymond Pepper, and they had daughters Susan and Adeline. By 1976, the Peppers had six grandchildren. In the Madison Spirit segment of the January 12, 2011 edition of the Huntsville Times newspaper, Gregg Parker had an article about Woodside under the ownership of Sam and Carol Frazier. Today Gilbert White III, a descendant of the former White family owners, lives in Madison. Gilbert is a noted historian of the area who has an impressive family heritage to honor.

He does it well, building upon his memories of visiting in Woodside and Belle Manor.

Alabama’s 2nd Governor Thomas Bibb

Sunday Ritual Or Love Fest?

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” – John 4:23 There are so many churches scattered throughout America and the world. They don’t all worship God but some of the ones who do need less religion and more cheering for the King of Kings!

Do you crave a relationship with Jesus? “Now Becky calm down” you might say. But truly do you wake up and get excited about starting your day with Jesus? Too many people may go through the motions but get nothing out of their church experience.

I hope most reading this are in the ‘choir’ or already worship each Sunday but do you want more?

Search your heart and find the answer. Are you simply going to church because the one you are attending is how you were raised? Are you excited about worship? Some things to ponder.

PRAYER: Search me oh God and keep me on the path where I yearn for a closer relationship not just more religion. Use me to help spread joy and love to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. www.godslemonadestand.blogspot.com.

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