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Madison City Schools Madison City Schools will be losing two principals to retirement at the end of this semester.

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MADISON – Get your appetites for good food and good music revved up for the debut of the Railyard BBQ Brawl and Music Festival this Saturday.

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.

“Coming off one of the most unprecedented years in our lifetimes, families are ready to get out and start getting back to

a ‘normal’ life,” organizer Eugene J. Jung said. “Being cautiously optimistic, we believe that hosting a barbecue and music festival outdoors in the fall in downtown historic Madison with barbecue and music from Rodney Atkins, who has six chart-topping singles in his arsenal, will get people out and about.”

Live entertainment will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The three opening acts will be the Beasley Brothers, Alyssa Palmer and Adam Hood. Music head-

liner Rodney Atkins will wrap the festival up.

The barbecue cook-off is sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society. Competition cooking begins early on Oct. 23 with meat turn-in at 4 p.m.

The festival will also include the North Alabama Open Cornhole Tournament at 10 a.m.

Ticket price is $35 (plus fees at $3.77 and sales tax $3.49).

Five-year-olds and younger will be admitted free.

For more festival information, visit railyardbbqfest.com.

Country music star Rodney Atkins will headline the event, being held in downtown Madison this Saturday.

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Volleyball Those attending the Area 7 volleyball tournament finals witnessed one for the ages. For the first time in history James Clemens defeated crosstown rival Bob Jones on the Patriots’ home court and in the Area Tournament for the title.

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HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES - The Bob Jones High School Patriots held their 2021 homecoming festivities last week. The celebration included the annual homecoming parade on Thursday (above) and Friday night’s homecoming football game against Grissom.

See how the Patriots fared on page 1B. Photo by John Peck

Arrest made for recent scams targeting the elderly

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) said last week they have arrested a suspect thought to be behind several recent scams targeting the elderly.

According to the MCSO, Kino Deandre Roper, 26 was arrested and charged with multiple felonies as a result of a multi-agency investigation. He is currently at the Madison County Jail. He faces three counts of Theft by Deception 1st with bonds of $90,000.

Agencies recovered $166,000 cash in connection with Roper’s arrest. “Kino Roper and his associates have a network of individuals who, through extortion and fraud, induced elderly citizens across north Alabama

and surrounding counties to pay thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each to purportedly help their relatives in need of assistance while preying on their concerns for loved ones,” stated a press release from the MCSO. “Over the last month, Madison County Sheriff’s investigators and other local law enforcement agencies throughout North Alabama began an investigation into several elder abuse scams that affected numerous individuals in our area,” the press release stated.

The investigations revealed calls originating from someone claiming to be a lawyer representing a family member who is in need of money for bail, or legal fees. Authorities said the scammers can be cunning, telling the

intended victim that there is a legal gag order in place and not to contact anyone else about the incident. They Roper will request a large sum of money and say they will send someone to your home to pick it up. Oftentimes, they will reach out a second time, claiming the gag order was violated and your family member needs additional funds. These scammers often call using prepaid phones and use couriers or rideshare services to coordinate the pick-up.

In addition to Roper, investigators say they have identified a second subject wanted in con-

nection with these scams, Christopher Roper, 30.

“We take crimes against the elderly serious here in Madison County. These scams have left citizens financially and emotionally devastated and we are committed to investigating, locating, and prosecuting those individuals who take part in such schemes that target and prey on our elderly. I want to personally thank the men and women who worked tirelessly to bring this individual to justice,” Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner stated.

Anyone who believes they were a victim of this scam is urged to contact your local agency and report it. These multi-agency investigations continue and more arrests are expected.

Madison schools ranked among best schools in America

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - U.S. News and World Report has issued its best schools in America rankings for 2021. Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools placed in the top four percent nationally among nearly 24,000 ranked high schools across America. Bob Jones landed at 678th and James Clemens at 978th..

Among 361 ranked high schools in Alabama which includes magnet schools, BJHS placed 6th and JCHS 10th.

The study looked at data measuring college readiness, math/ reading proficiency, underserved student performance, graduation rates, and curriculum breadth including AP participation and IB,.

Middle Schools and elementary schools are ranked statewide but not nationally.

Liberty Middle placed 9th in Alabama and Discovery 13th of 415 Alabama middle schools.

All MCS elementary schools were top performers in the study of Alabama schools.. Heritage

led the MCS pack at 5th in Alabama, with Mill Creek a close 14th. The remainder scored in the top seven percent and lower.

That is among 800-plus elementary schools.

“This is a record that I am proud to boast of because our

teachers, staff, and administrators continue to do an outstanding job, especially in the midst of a pandemic,” said MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols.

The report can be found at www.usnews.com/education/ k12.

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It starts this weekend! The Haunted Kingdom will possess the grounds of Kids Kingdom . . . for a good cause.

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MADISON - The Madison Police Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison City Hall.

The newly formed resident-police group is tasked with promoting dialogue between police and residents.

According to city officials, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss crisis intervention training and the community mental health officer program.

The meeting is open to the public.

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Alabama State Legislature: who is in and who is out?

By BETH CHAPMAN AROUND THE CAPITOL MONTGOMERY - Every four years Legislators come and go.

Some bring joy when they come in, others when they go out, but they all bring joy.

In the Legislature, we will lose approximately 19 members of the House of Representatives.

Here are the ones I can confirm and the counties they represent: Mike Ball, Madison; Connie Rowe, Blount and Walker; Allen Farley, Jefferson and Shelby; Howard Sanderford, Madison; Mac McCutcheon, Limestone and Madison; Becky Nordgren,

Calhoun, Dekalb and Etowah; Mike Holmes, Elmore; K.L. Brown, Calhoun; Rodney Sullivan, Pickens and Tuscaloosa; Rich Wingo, Tuscaloosa; Harry Shiver, Baldwin and Monroe; Kirk Hatcher, Montgomery; Wes Allen, Dale and Pike; Mike Jones, Coffee, Covington and Escambia; and Steve McMillan, Baldwin. Most of these folks are retiring, and others are seeking different positions. There are still two or three members who are hush hush about their plans.

In the Senate, we will lose Jim McClendon, Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega; Del Marsh, Calhoun and Talladega; Priscilla

Dunn, Jefferson and Jimmy Holley, Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike. These are all retirements.

Thankfully, all these men and women have given their time to serve the public and should be commended. Whether you agree with them or not, you cannot deny they have sacrificed in some way to serve. They have put themselves out there for public scrutiny. People in Alabama hate the Legislature, but they love their legislator. They should. They have represented you and hopefully been accessible to you. Most of them are good, sincere people who did what few are willing to do – run for office,

live in a glass house and serve the public. Fault any of them if you want, but in most cases, they genuinely worked hard to represent the people they were elected to serve.

When these 23 men and women walk out the door of the Legislature, so will hundreds of combined years of institutional knowledge. That is concerning.

Already, there are people lining up for these jobs. Good people. I encourage you to get to know them during this campaign season. Then cast your vote next year for the one who more closely aligns with your personal beliefs and political

views. Get off the sidelines and get involved in a campaign or two. Volunteer your time, energy, effort and money into electing who you want to represent you. Then your complaining about their actions in Montgomery will be validated.

These open seats present concerned citizens with many opportunities to let their voices be heard before new officials are elected. The ballot box and the pen are valuable, powerful tools.

Use them for your own good to choose the people who will represent you and shape your future. There are many opportunities in 2022.

COVID woes reveal larger supply issues

By STAFF REPORTS The Issue - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a host of supply-chain issues throughout the economy, but it has also revealed issues that have been decades in the making.

Commercial truck drivers are almost always in demand, but they’re especially in demand now as the nation deals with supply-chain disruptions that are leaving some store shelves bare and have retailers wondering what they’ll have to sell for Christmas — and if they’ll have enough of it.

That’s driving students to commercial driving schools like one here in Decatur, where 18 were enrolled this past week.

But that’s not enough to keep up with demand. Truck drivers are among the top five careers in highest demand in the state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor.

It’s all part of a labor market that is in flux, with workers demanding higher wages and many businesses offering not only higher wages but signing bonuses to lure employees.

Overall, the U.S. economy has bounced back from COVID-19 more quickly than experts predicted, and that, along with COVID relief checks issued under both the Trump and Biden administrations, has fueled consumer demand — and inflation.

Consumer prices are up 5.4% over the past 12 months, matching the fastest pace since 2008, while wholesale prices rose 8.6% over the same period for the largest jump since the 12-month change was first calculated in 2010.

Still, retail sales rose 0.7% in September despite higher prices, reflecting strong consumer demand — even as consumer confidence wanes, according to the latest survey data.

Consumer demand has driven a surge in imports, especially from Asia, and America’s transportation system is struggling to keep up.

One U.S. toy company is leaving onethird of its iconic Tonka Mighty Dump Trucks behind this year, waiting for a

Madison Weather with Steve Norris

Beautiful autumn weather this week

By STEVE NORRIS MADISON - It looks like another pretty nice week of autumn weather across our area with only one day later in the week bringing a chance of showers. High temperatures will mostly range from 70 to 75.

In our evening sky we have the full

moon rising to the east and southeast, the Hunter’s Moon.

Venus continues to be our very bright evening star to the southwest and Jupiter bright in the southern sky.

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better time to ship them.

“Why? Given surging prices for shipping containers and clogs in the supply network, transportation costs to get the bulky yellow toy to U.S. soil is now 40% of the retail price, which is roughly $26,” reported The Associated Press. With shipping costs that high, it’s simply not profitable to bring the toys home for Christmas. Better to wait it out.

While some of the supply disruptions are short-term issues, however, others have been decades in the making. “(L)ong term, systemic problems ... have almost certainly made the situation far worse than it could or should have been by exacerbating delays at almost every major U.S. port,” writes Scott Lincicome, a senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute and expert on international trade. “… Many of the problems at U.S. ports today result from intentional decisions made years ago — decisions that have caused our port system to badly lag much of the world. … not one U.S. port ranked in the top 50 global ports in terms of getting a ship in and out of a port... .”

Lincicome cites, in particular, the Jones Act and Foreign Dredge Act as regulations that raise shipping costs and reduce the number of ships that are allowed to carry cargo, especially between U.S. ports.

As for Alabama, a project is underway to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile, making it able to accommodate more and larger ships, laden with more goods. But that project won’t be complete for at least another three years.

President Joe Biden has enacted a stopgap measure, getting the Port of Los Angeles to operate 24/7, seven days a week, but even so, that doesn’t make up for the systemic issues that long predate his administration. Nor does it address the bottlenecks that will form once the surge moves beyond the nation’s ports to its railways and highways.

Unlike many of the projects in the Democrats’ $3 trillion spending bill, now likely to be about half that, this really is infrastructure. And it could benefit both from some investment and some deregulation.

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Oct. 8 Aaron Devon Little, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Bail-Jumping Second Degree.

Gregory Allen Culver, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation.

Christian Stanford Critelli, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Oct. 9 Hunter Anthony Kole Sparks, Madison, was arrested at 100 Carmine Cir, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Aggravated Assault 2nd Family Strong Arm, DV 3rd-Criminal Mischief 3rd.

Oct. 10 Tyran Dudley Ii Singleton, Madison, was arrested at Sullivan St. Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol).

Semajay Mardarius Holley was arrested at 105 Westchester Rd on the charge(s) of: Domestic Violence By Strangulation-Injury, DV 3rd-Simple Assault-Family.

Dedrick Akeem Hackler, Madison, was arrested at Shelton Rd / Westscott Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation.

Kenneth Howard Samuels, Madison, was arrested at 135 Royal Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3rd-Simple Assault-Family.

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The following are arrests made by the Madison Police between Oct. 8-14.

Kharon Tyale Fuqua, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation.

Oct. 11 Haley Brooke Harris, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Tadarius Armon Guy, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Oct. 12 Jerrie Lynn Lindley was arrested at 5600 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Dionte Dequane Campbell, Madison, was arrested at 8694 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3rd-Harassment-Family. Firearms License Required, Obstructing Justice-False Identity.

Cowonna Mishelle Turner was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, , on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Melanie Marie Weaver, Madison, was arrested at 8995 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Bail-Jumping Second Degree.

Scottie Louis Thompson, Madison, was arrested at 8995 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Receiving Stolen Property-1st.

George Edward Calhoun, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation.

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Willie Bernard Smith, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Travel Teion Townsend, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Possession Of Forged Instrument 3rd.

Makayla Brooke Goode, Madison, was arrested at 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2.

Lorenzo Lamar Williams, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation.

Oct. 13 Precious Lasha Bishop, Madison, was arrested at E I565 / MM10 on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2.

Alonzo Thomas, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Possession Of Forged Instrument 3rd.

Timothy Joseph Parsons, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kenneth Vance Clayborn, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic.

Oct. 14 Tiana Dominique Webb, Madison, was arrested at 466 Shamrock Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Assault (Simple).

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Madison schools to lose two head principals this semester

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Madison City Schools will be losing two principals to retirement at the end of this semester.

Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols announced the planned retirements of Kim Stewart from Discovery Middle School and Carmen Taylor-Tubb from Mill Creek Elementary at last week’s BOE meeting.

Dr. Nichols and board members commended them for their longtime service at MCS and to their respective schools.

Stewart’s retirement will be effective Dec. 1 and Tubb’s will be effective Jan. 1.

Board President Tim Holtcamp said the search will soon begin for replacements.

Kim Stewart came to Madison City in 1997 from St. Louis MO. She was a much loved Language Arts teacher at Discovery Middle School for 14 years.

In January of 2011, Stewart became assistant principal at Horizon Elementary School. After four short years, she returned home to Discovery Middle school as assistant principal and in 2017 was named the school’s principal.

“Mrs. Stewart will be greatly missed in this school system,” said Dr. Nichols.

“As a teacher and as an administrator,

parents have often stated that she is a ‘shining example of what a challenging and fair teacher/administrator should be.’ The parents praise her for her ‘sacrifice, dedication and inspiration’ that she has given to their children over the many years she has been in the Madison City School System.”

Carmen Taylor-Tubb started with Madison City Schools in 1993 as a language arts and social studies teacher at Liberty Middle School. In 2000 she discovered her passion for the performing arts and moved to be the performing arts/speech and drama teacher at Liberty Middle School.

In 2010 - 2014 she was an instructional coach and an assistant principal at Liberty and James Clemens High School.

She was also the coordinator of instructional technology at the central office working with teachers to assist them to integrate technology into the classroom.

In 2015 she was named the principal of Mill Creek Elementary where she has remained for the past six years. “Mrs. Taylor-Tubb has been an esteemed teacher and administrator in our system for many years,” Nichols said. “We will miss her immensely.”

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Madison firefighters and residents will compete for a good cause by pulling a firetruck.

“Pullin’ for Partnership - Fire Truck Challenge” set for Tuesday afternoon

MADISON – If you want to see an amazing show of strength, be at Madison City Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Madison Fire and Rescue Department is working with Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for one of the area’s most unusual fundraisers, in which teams of residents can show their level of physical strength.

In the “Pullin’ for Partnership - Fire Truck Challenge,” 10-member teams will pull a 46,000-pound fire truck with a rope for a distance of 50 feet.

The event on Oct. 26 will run from 3 to 6 p.m. in Madison City Schools Stadium’s parking lot at 211 Celtic Drive.

“Participants will create fun memories while they help Partnership provide its much-needed youth drug education programs,” Partnership Executive Director Wendy Reeves said. “The challenge also will benefit the Recovery Resource Hub program that helps people find needed treatment services who are living with addiction.”

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Reeves said team pledges, sponsorships and donations are more important than ever. Demand for Partnership programs rates at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the ongoing opioid and youth vaping epidemics.

Brandy Williams, Madison Deputy Fire Chief, said the department is participating in “Pullin’ for Partnership” because they too see firsthand the opioid crisis’ impact. “Most people are very aware that we have a serious opioid crisis. Anything we can do to bring awareness to programs that help address it, from trying to prevent it to helping those who have an addiction, is a positive for our community.”

Trophies will be presented for fastest/ slowest pulls, team spirit and top fundraising. For more details, visit partnershipforadrug-freecommunity.org.

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The Bob Jones High School Patriots held their homecoming festivities last week. The week-long celebration included the annual homecoming parade. Here are some fun scenes from the parade by John Peck.

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Haunted Kingdom to bewitch Dublin’s Kids Kingdom starting Friday

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – It starts this weekend!

The Haunted Kingdom will possess the grounds of Kids Kingdom . . . for a good cause.

The spooky transformation in Dublin Park at 8324 Old Madison Pike will raise funds for “Go Build a Kingdom,” the renovation project for Kids Kingdom. In the process, children and their parents, along with teenagers and anyone interested in a good-natured scare, can enjoy an autumn outing in the ‘spirits’ of Halloween.

Haunted Kingdom will be open to the public on Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (to allow everyone to return home before the witching hour!). Everyone will pay $5 as a donation for admission. All proceeds will benefit Go Build a Kingdom.

Classic characters of Halloween, like (a do-no-harm version of) Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolf, witches and ghosts, and a few surprises will roam the grounds. Guests are encouraged to wear a favorite costume to experience the other-worldly atmosphere.

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The scare factor for Haunted Kingdom has a 2/5 rating (with ‘5’ as totally diabolical), so the event is perfect for young ghosts and goblins. All components of the event will be outdoors. Guests will need to observe social distancing.

Residents can volunteer and enjoy behind-the-scenes hauntings. For questions about volunteering, email walkerfamilyfour@gmail.com. For general information, visit Facebook/Haunted Kingdom, rocketcitymom.com or gobuildakingdom.com.

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JPII’s 25th anniversary celebration, family festival is this Saturday

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON -It’s this Saturday! The big kick-off celebration of St. John Paul II Catholic High School’s 25th Anniversary festivities is set for Oct. 23. The school will host a family festival showcase from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school grounds, 7301 Madison Pike.

The free event will include 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.

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. You can also go to www.jp2falcons. org.

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YMCA to host Honk or Treat on Oct. 30

By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Hogan Family YMCA will observe the Halloween tradition with Honk or Treat on Oct. 30.

In its sixth consecutive year, Honk-or-Treat promises to entertain children with Halloween fun and will please parents with a safe, supervised activity for the spooky holiday.

The event is free to the public.

The event will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. YMCA coordinators will give packets of filled with candy, activity sheets and promotional fliers from event sponsors to all the trick-or-treating boys and girls.

YMCA workers are looking forward to this ‘feel-good’ time at the Y. Honk-or-Treat will be held regardless of the weather.

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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 Oct. 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 signature drink from a cashless bar.

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UNPLUGGED - Huntsville Ballet announced they will open the 20212022 season with the much anticipated Unplugged series showcasing both classical and contemporary choreography including Carnival of the Animals and two premiering works: Moral Virtue and Images Unconfined. Unplugged is scheduled for Oct. 22-24 at the Dream Theater in Huntsville. The Dream Theater is located on the campus of the Rock Family Worship Center, 3401 Holmes Ave in Huntsville. Parking is free. All tickets are $35 and are available at www.huntsvilleballet. org. Carnival of the Animals was composed in 1886 by Camille SaintSans to musically express some of the silly habits his friends shared with animals. The piece consists of 14 movements, each of which uses the sounds of the orchestra to imitate the sounds of an animal, from roosters to elephants to kangaroos.

“Carnival of the Animals promises to delight children and adults alike,” said Phillip Otto, Artistic Director for Huntsville Ballet.

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Braden Booth The road to a future career in baseball has continued to be busy for Braden Booth. The sophomore baseball player for the Bob Jones Patriots recently showcased his enormous talents at the Perfect Game Select Baseball Festival in Ft. Myers, Fla. Page 3B

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The James Clemens volleyball team upset the fifth ranked Bob Jones Patriots in the Area 7 Tournament and advance to the Super Regional as area champs. The Lady Jets will face Grissom in round one of the regional matchup to be held at the Von Braun Center.

Jets upset Bob Jones to win Area volleyball tournament Ring presentation Four senior boys at Bob Jones High School were all smiles, understandably, when they received their long-awaited championship rings.

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Those attending the Area 7 volleyball tournament finals witnessed one for the ages. For the first time in history James Clemens defeated crosstown rival Bob Jones on the Patriots’ home court and in the Area Tournament for the title and now advance to the Class 7A North Super Regional as area champs.

The Jets posted a most unbelievable come-from-behind victory after losing the first two games of the finals match and were on the brink of losing to their most heated rival. “This was a huge step for our program,” said Amanda Wood head coach of James Clemens of her

squad’s play held at Bob Jones.

Winning the last three games over the fifth ranked Patriots, James Clemens posted a taste of revenge after losing to Bob Jones during the regular season. In the area finals, the Jets savored the victory with scores of 23-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, and 15-13.

Tournament Most Valuable Player Anna Jupin (5-8, Sr.) led the Jets with four aces, three blocks, 19 digs and 30 kills.

Briana Smith (5-10, Jr.) posted three blocks, 18 digs, five kills and 50 assists, Catherine Gwin (5-5, Sr.) had one ace, 31 digs and three assists, Emma Hopkins (56, Sr.) carded four aces, 18 digs and 17 kills, while Erica Sandlin (5-8, Sr.) had two aces, five kills, five digs and three blocks for the

victors.

Jupin, Smith, Gwin, Hopkins and Sandlin all were named to the All-Tournament Team for their outstanding play. For Bob Jones, all tourney selections included Paige Elliott (So.), Adeline Barnes (Jr.), Rachel Mecklenburg (Fr.) and Jada Burks (Jr.).

“The difference between this match and the one we had with Bob Jones about month ago was consistency,” added Wood.

“Down by two games this group of girls handled adversity as we kept our energy level under control. It was the type of play we strive to have.”

In round one, James Clemens defeated Austin 28-26, 25-14 and 25-16 before tackling the always See VOLLEYBALL Page 2B

A historical journey with historian John Rankin into the days of Madison’s past.

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Players display their certificates for their outstanding play and being named to the Class 7A Area 7 All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of the Area Tournament where James Clemens claimed the championship.

MADISON – Bob Jones will be returning to the playoffs this year. The Patriots earned the second seed spot in Class 7A, Region 4 after a 56-0 rout of Grissom on Friday. The win capped off a week-long homecoming celebration at Bob Jones.

Cross-city rival James Clemens claimed the Region 4 title on Friday. See related story on 3B. Quarterback Rayshawn Hardy ran for two touchdowns and threw for another against Grissom.

Hardy had scoring runs of 1 and 4 yards for Bob Jones (5-3, 5-1). He threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to KJ Fields.

Terrance Salter added scoring runs of 11 and 1 yards.

The Patriots led 21-0 at halftime.

Tyren Washington ran for a 3-yard touchdown, and Myles Cook recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown. Eli Williams caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Bryson Smith.

The Patriots racked up 403 total yards with 267 rushing and 136 passing. Their defense held Grissom to only managed 172 total yards with 128 rushing and 44 passing for the night.

“I’m just proud of our overall team effort,” Bob Jones coach Kelvis White said. “Defensively we played really well, and offensively we were able to score against a tough Grissom defense. I’m just proud of our guys.”

Bob Jones travels to Austin this week for another Region 4 matchup.

Friday’s win for Bob Jones secures the Patriots a home game to kickoff the state playoffs.

“Really it was a great team win,” Hardy, a junior, said.

“We really needed this one. It helped us clinch a home playoff game.”

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Hall of Fame Coach Kent Chambers wins humanitarian award

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has named Kent Chambers, a longtime softball head coach at Bob Jones High School, the 2021 recipient of the Association’s Humanitarian Award. Chambers, who currently serves as the Patriots’ assistant coach, has been recognized for his advocacy of women’s sports and commitment to the sport of softball at Bob Jones and throughout the state of Alabama.

“I’m shocked and speechless to find out about this prestigious

award,” said Chambers moments after being told of the national honor. “I’ve been a member of the NFCA for many years and I know the importance of this award and what it means. My feeling of receiving this award is hard to put into words.”

Over his time as head coach, Chambers, who is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletics Hall of Fame, collected 884 victories, posted 19 winning seasons and made 12 trips to the state playoffs. He coached for 30 years under the banners at Bob Jones, including 28 at the helm of the softball program before he retired from his post in 2016. He

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was the driving force in developing the program from slowpitch to fastpitch, advocated for women’s sports and became a constant at Bob Jones and the state of Alabama. When the Alabama High School Athletic Association chose to move to fastpitch in 1995, Chambers already had a clear understanding of the sport as he grew up watching his older sisters play in adult fastpitch leagues.

Three years ago, Chambers was named the Class 7A winner of the Making The Difference Award from the AHSAA and in 2011 he was tabbed as the AlaSee CHAMBERS Page 2B

Kent Chambers of Bob Jones has been named the recipient of the national Fastpitch Coaches Association’s 2021 Humanitarian Award.

The longtime coach and teacher will receive the award in December in Las Vegas.

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Bob Jones baseball player Braden Booth recently participated in the Perfect Game Select Baseball Festival in Ft. Myers, Fla. and was among elite selected high school players chosen to partake in the four-day event. He showcased his pitching and hitting skills.

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FT. MYERS, FLA. - The road to a future career in baseball has continued to be busy for Braden Booth.

The sophomore baseball player for the Bob Jones Patriots and the elite Vipers Baseball Academy Black Platinum 16 travel team recently showcased his enormous talents at the Perfect Game Select Baseball Festival in Ft. Myers, Fla. The four-day event came on the heels of the National Showcase, also held in the city in Florida, located on the west coast of the Sunshine State, where over 300 players from across the country played in several games to try and impress the scouts with their skills. The top 40 players were chosen to advance to the Select Festival. One of which was Booth.

“I feel I did very well compared to some of the other players who were there as I finished among the top 20 in the hitting portion of the Festival,” said Booth.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Booth turned 15 years old this summer where he continued his whirlwind

tour of playing with his travel team and took side trips to a multitude of camps at some of the most prestigious college baseball programs in the country. He visited camps hosted by Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Alabama and Tennessee, but it was both the National Showcase in August and the early September Select Festival that were the highlights of his off-season agenda.

At the Select Festival, Braden participated in the event held at JetBlue Park, which was built to be a complete replica of Fenway Park in Boston, home of the Boston Red Sox. At JetBlue, nicknamed “Fenway South,” the facility is a complete training and development facility that is also home of the Red Sox’s spring training. The field replica includes the famed “Green Monster” wall in left field.

“The workouts at the event led up to a game with all 40 players involved,” said Booth, who attended the elite experience with his parents. “I played for the East team as we defeated the West. At the plate, I went one for two with a single. On the mound, I pitched two innings. I gave up two hits and two runs and

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also recorded two strikeouts.”

The event surrounding the game featured skills workouts for hitting, fielding and pitching. The festivities also included a home run derby contest. Booth finished second hitting seven homers compared to the winner hitting eight dingers.

All-in-all, playing among some of the best players in the United States was a great learning experience and helps kick start his soon-to-be sophomore season at Bob Jones, which begins in January. He’ll head into his sophomore season as the Patriots’ No. 1 reliever and will also play third base.

Booth has received an early scholarship offer to the University of South Alabama (USA) and has received lots of correspondence from other major college baseball programs including Tennessee, Mississippi State, Alabama, Vanderbilt and Auburn. He’s undecided at this point about he wants to attend college.

“There was a lot of good baseball talent at the Festival as I found out I can play with the best of them,” added Booth of his play in the Labor Day Weekend Festival.

Chambers bama Athletic Director of the Year.

Whitney Deaver, head coach of the Lady Patriots and who followed along the heels of Chambers when he left his role as head coach, nominated Chambers for the award and was the person who notified him of the national honor. She said, “He isn’t just a coach. He is a friend, a father figure, trusted teacher and family man. Kent puts everyone before himself and is the epitome of a selfless servant.”

Besides his expertise with the softball aspect of the team Chambers assists on maintaining the grounds of the softball field at Bob Jones and also takes care of driving

the team bus whenever needed as he’s had his special driver’s license for just that type of help for over 20 years.

“He is there for his players in the good and the bad,” said Deaver. “I am proud to call him my friend and I cannot think of a better person for this honor.”

Chambers, 57, is in his 36th year of teaching at Bob Jones still working numbers as a match teacher and currently has no plans to retire and is extremely humble about the special honor bestowed his way.

“I don’t consider myself a special person,” added Chambers. “I’m thankful to Whitney who allows me

to be out there with the girls on our team and for nominating me for this NFCA award.”

The NFCA’s Humanitarian Award recognizes a member coach who has selflessly dedicated time toward the long-term betterment of the community and/or engaged in charitable activities in the service of others. Chambers will be honored in front of his peers on Dec. 11 during the NFCA Awards Brunch at the 2021 NFCA Convention, held Dec. 8-11 at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas.

“I’ve always attended the convention so this one will be very special,” added Chambers.

home of the Senators at Sparkman.

The Lady Senators defeated Grissom 25-21, 23-25, 25-21 and 25-12 to earn the title, remain undefeated at home and will now have a showdown against Bob Jones in round one of the Super Regional scheduled

for Oct. 21-23 at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville.

As for the Jets, which earned its first Class 7A area title after having won two earlier area tiles in Class 6A, Wood added, “We’re ready for the challenge.”

Volleyball tough opponent in Bob Jones.

The Super Regional will pit James Clemens (29-20) against Grissom (25-21) in the first round. Grissom was runner-up to sixth ranked Sparkman (48-11) in the Area 8 Tournament held at the “Capitol,”

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James Clemens wins Class 7A Region 4 title utilizing the “classic combo” of a great backfield and offensive line

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Whenever a high school football team has a tandem of a superb quarterback and running back success usually follows. For the James Clemens Jets, they have a dynamic duo of quarterback Gio Lopez and running back Dante Snodgrass, but when you add in a superb offensive line the squad has what is the “Classic Combo.”

“We’re very close away from football and I love the fact I’m having fun playing with friends,” said Lopez (5-10, 180, QB, Jr.) of both his best friend Snodgrass and the entire offensive line.

“Gio is like a brother to me and he means a lot to me and our team as I consider him a ring leader of keeping our emotions under wraps during a game and our offensive line is what I consider my security force,” added Snodgrass (5-18, 165, RB, Sr.).

The Jets are on a roll. At 9-0, 6-0, the Jets walked away with the Class 7A Region 4 championship scoring nearly 40 points per game and allowing half that many to each of their opponents. Their offensive output is fourth best in all of Class 7A led by the incredible tandem skills of both Lopez and Snodgrass.

For Lopez, he’s passed for 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns including a 70-yard strike in the finals minutes to win the game versus Sparkman last week. He’s also taken the ball via the run for 300 yards and six TDs. Meanwhile, Snodgrass has been a workhorse with 13 touchdowns via the pass and run.

The muscle up front for the offensive machine of the Jets are Grant Gage (6-4, 270, Jr.) and Max Gagliano (6-2, 270, Sr.) at LT, Zeke Gideon (5-10, 285, Sr.) at LG, Ryan Nicholson (5-9, 250, Sr.) at C, Tristian Walker at RG, Edgerrin Watson (62, 275, Sr.) at RT and Dawson Whited at

TE. In all, they make up the unit that has blocked open a many holes in the defense and sent opposing players to their backs.

“They are awesome and stick behind one another at all times,” said Lopez.

“When Max had an ACL injury, Grant stepped up and has played well.”

Lopez once hated the sport of football when he began playing at age six. He said he didn’t like the fact others were chasing him. He took kindly to the sport during physical education classes in the second grade as he played well and soon asked his mother if could join a team where he began as a tight end. At Monrovia Middle School he changed to wide receiver and linebacker and actually played his freshman season as a quarterback at nearby Sparkman High before making a transfer to James Clemens where he was looked at as a possible future starting quarterback by then head coach Wade Waldrop.

A bevy of colleges are recruiting his services including Cincinnati, Tulane, Troy, UAB, USA, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky, Duke and Wake Forest.

For Snodgrass, his early years with the sport were ones of love as he played several positions in the youth program hosted at Madison’s Palmer Park. He played both running back and linebacker at Liberty Middle School before making his way to James Clemens as purely as a ball carrying runner. He sat out his sophomore season due to ACL surgery and worked his way back to starting material, which he did by being a starter in every game since the opening game of his junior year a year ago.

Both Lopez and Snodgrass double up on athletics at the school as both play on the Jets’ baseball team. Snodgrass plays outfield and Lopez is an outfielder and pitcher. His fastball has been clocked at 89 miles per hour.

“With Dante, our connection is tight as we’re best friends and always doing

Dante Snodgrass and Gio Lopez wear No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, and are the 1-2 punch in the backfield for the James Clemens football team. Add the entire offensive line and you have what is a “Classic Combo” of weapons as the Jets sweep through the 2021 season. something together,” said Lopez. “We’re very close. Matter of fact, my girlfriend calls Dante my boyfriend.”

“He’s like a brother to me as he was very supportive during my rehab after my knee surgery,” added Snodgrass.

“He’s a big part of who I have become. We both love to smile and try and keep others in a good mood and in emotional check throughout each game.”

Snodgrass, who his teammates nicknamed “Lamonsta,” was born with Gastroschisis, which is a condition where a baby’s intestines are on the outside of the body. He underwent surgery and spent months at the Ronald McDonald House in Nashville. He fully recovered and has no after effects.

“We are one big family here at James Clemens and each of us are very proud of the work we’ve put into our season,” added Snodgrass. “My ‘security’ takes care of me and I show my appreciation of them by giving each one of the guys a hug at every practice. I recently bought them cookies they ate during a Sunday afternoon film session.”

The Jets are gearing up for the final run at the upcoming playoffs as they are ranked No. 5 in the latest state rankings.

Both Lopez and Snodgrass indicated the entire team has confidence of a possible run deep into post-season play. Besides, with top-notch “security” leading the way the “Classic Combo” is a facet each opponent will have to face eye to eye.

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4B SCHOOLS Best in state, Bob Jones E-Sports Fusion claims eye-catching championship rings

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By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Four senior boys at Bob Jones High School were all smiles, understandably, when they received their long-awaited championship rings on Sept. 27 for E-Sports state competition with Alabama High School Athletic Association or AHSAA. The Bob Jones Fusion team had been waiting for their rings since their championship win against Austin High School of Decatur in fall 2020.

Fusion team members are Jordan Hazuga, Mateo Santiago, Cooper Skelley and Joshua Vannoy.

Their handsome gold jewelry resembles a ‘fusion’ of a college class ring and Super Bowl ring.

The ring’s face has a field of shiny stones with the number “1” at the center. One side has the person’s last name, outline of the State of Alabama with “1” at the center and “2021.” The other side states “ES-

PORT” and “BJHS,” along with the game’s tools (keyboard, controllers and headset).

“Players competed on PC through Epic Games’ popular title ‘Rocket League.’ The Bob Jones Fusion team practiced and competed weekly, continuously building their team chemistry and skills, which led to their victory,” Coach Aubree White said. White teaches freshman English and reading lab.

White felt ecstatic when AHSSA approved E-Sports as a varsity sport for high schools. “E-Sports is an avenue that could reach so many students and help them find their place and their people for their high school experience,” White said. “It also opens up pathways for college and careers as many STEM degrees or careers look for students who showcase the skills that these E-Sports players possess.”

As a coach, “I am just incredibly proud of these players . . . especially during a season where things were so unknown at school,” White said.

“As we returned from the COVID shutdown, these guys persevered to create that sense of normalcy in their E-Sports routine again.”

“The work they put in and the commitment they showed to improving and staying on top makes me extremely thankful for this program and the opportunities it opens up for our students,” White said.

By participating in E-Sports, a student builds skills in critical thinking, strategy, communication, teamwork and hand-eye coordination, White said.

“I would like to give a huge shoutout and thank you to Posh Mommy and Baby Too! for their donation to help us purchase the state rings.

Larry and Lisa Vannoy have been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout many seasons now,” White said. “I would also like to thank Greg Machen for his awesome work on helping us complete our team photo for the fall 2020 season in a safe way. He did a great job at putting those together.”

Jordan Hazuga, from left, Mateo Santigao, Cooper Skelley and Joshua Vannoy proudly show off their championship rings that they received as members of Fusion E-Sports team at Bob Jones High School.

Four Madison seniors rep Alabama in Youth Leadership Summit for Peace

By GREGG PARKER Gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison City Schools recently had the honor to have four seniors participate in the International Virtual Youth Leadership Summit for Peace.

Cameron Cummings and Leah Lessmann from Bob Jones High School

participated in one summit on Sept. 21 while James Clemens High School seniors Quincy Bowie and Sarah Bierbauer participated in the Sept. 30 summit. These Madison students represented the state of Alabama for the summit.

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MADISON – The Scholars Bowl team at Bob Jones High School earned third place in the William Rufus King Invitational in Tuscaloosa. These students had to prove their knowledge for categories including math, science, literature, current events, sports, religion and other subjects.

Team members are Thais Arslanbekov, Kiandra Holloway, Rett Krome and Steven Pan. From a field of 54 competitors, Steven Pan placed fifth in individual rankings for points per game. Rett Krome placed eighth. Twelve teams entered this tournament.

“Scholars Bowl, or quiz bowl, tournaments are set up with a moderator who reads questions and officiates the game. Two teams of four students compete.”

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Cameron Cummings and Leah Lessmann (in photo) from Bob Jones High School represented Alabama at the International Virtual Youth Leadership Summit for Peace on Sept. 21. James Clemens High School seniors Quincy Bowie and Sarah Bierbauer participated in the leadership summit on Sept. 30. project ideas of how we could create an environment more peaceable and fairer for everyone.”

Lessmann suggested the idea of “doing yoga in-person or online one morning to get our minds ready for the day and to put our minds at ease and peace. Cameron Cummings and I are both Bob Jones students and held the event in-person, while also having a Zoom call that others could join.”

“I learned the things good leaders do and how to apply these traits to everyday activities. I have a greater understanding of peace and how to experience it within myself and others,” she said.

“Coming up with a project and working on it with people from around the world has truly been a once in a life time opportunity that I am so grateful to have experienced,” Lessmann said.

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students from across the globe. The organizer of this summit said the Madison City students “were by far our most impressive student leaders” and that they are “self-starters who take charge when the occasion merits.”

“Congratulations to these students, their parents and MCS teachers and staff who have helped lay the foundation for all of our students to excel on a global scale,” Nichols said.

For 2021, the event was held virtually with Zoom on International Peace Day on Sept. 21.

“We met over Zoom for 2.5 hours,” Lessmann said. “During that time, we were split into breakout rooms and shared our

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“The goal/objective of the summit was to come up with ways we could spread peace throughout the country and ways we could make a difference,” Lessmann said. Nineteen students participated in the summit. The participating students live in 10 different countries.

In one of his weekly email updates, MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said these students had the opportunity to interact with leaders and

The Scholars Bowl team at Bob Jones High School placed third at the William Rufus King Invitational in Tuscaloosa. Members are Thais Arslanbekov, from left, Kiandra Holloway, Rett Krome and Steven Pan. said. Springer teaches sociology and economics.

After the ‘toss up’ question, the first person to buzz can answer. If correct, the team can consult on three bonus questions.

If incorrect, the other team can buzz to answer. After 20 questions, the team with the most points wins.

“Quiz bowl is a balance of speed and accuracy. Bob Jones teams have often been accurate in their responses, but our increased speed has made us perform better in tournaments this year,” Springer said.

This tournament had an original pool and championship pool. To start, Bob Jones played matches, advanced to the championship pool and played five more matches. They scored 7-3 for the day. “A

very good record for us,” Springer said.

“Students get to do what they love – showing their knowledge through academic competition. It’s really about doing your best to win for your school, team and personal pride,” Springer said.

“I love sponsoring them.

They’re so passionate about what they do. Students can compete in district, state and national competitions, depending on how committed they and their sponsors are,” she said.

Scholars Bowl members practice weekly. Frequency lists from quiz bowl organizations help with strategy and speed. “But, it comes down to what students have gained in classes and the amount of

independent reading and studying that they do,” Springer said. “The depth of their learning in Madison City Schools and on their own really shows in Scholars Bowl. Memorizing from a list is not as helpful as good academic work.”

“Steven Pan went to quiz bowl camp at Jacksonville State University.

Rett Krome’s late father, Mark, helped us learn strategy; he competed in school. I really appreciate Mr. Sippel at Discovery Middle School who helped students get excited for Scholars Bowl,” Springer said.

Bob Jones usually competes in a tournament monthly during September-March, along with online contests.

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MADISON - During my research into the pioneer families of Madison, some have asked which of the pioneers would I most like to meet in person, if that were possible. The answer is simple. It would be Sarah Orrick Chilton Pickett. I first encountered her when walking through the old section of the Madison City Cemetery on Mill Road and along the northern part of Maple Street.

Her tombstone is near the center of that part of the cemetery, but it is very plain and small, as well as old. One would think that she was a pauper, and indeed she was after the Civil War, but before it she was quite influential and wealthy. Her tombstone has no dates on it, but subsequent research revealed much more about her. She was born in 1793 and died in 1865, which was 22 years after the death of her husband.

The death date explains the smallness of her tombstone. Early in life and early in her marriage, she had been in the highest levels of Virginia and Alabama society, but the Civil War took its toll on all people of the South. Sarah had left her plantation mansion along the river between Mooresville and Triana, where the Union gunboats could readily shell the place. She moved during the war into Madison, just about 10 miles north of the river and well out of cannon range of the time. She apparently died as a pauper, with nobody left at the time to purchase an elaborate tombstone with inscribed details. The only thing that caught my attention that first day in the cemetery was the name of her son, as also named the adjacent tombstone -- Steptoe Pickett (Junior).

In 1811, Sarah Chilton married Steptoe Pickett (1790-1843) in Virginia, where they were both born. They moved to southeastern Limestone County (Alabama) around 1821, living near the Blackwells and the Colliers along the river between Mooresville and Triana. Sarah’s husband Steptoe was educated at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia, before going on to Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. Steptoe Sr. was a son of Col. Martin Pickett and Ann Blackwell of Virginia.

Sarah and Steptoe Pickett had 13 children. Among them were the following: Richard Orrick Pickett (1814-1898), who commanded the 10th Alabama Cavalry under General Roddy. This was one of the units that defended the northern Alabama area during the last phases of the Civil War. Richard’s house on Seminary Street in Florence is still standing, according to Chris Edwards and Faye Axford in their book “The Lure and Lore of Limestone County” (1978).

Steptoe Jr. is buried beside his mother Sarah in the Madison City Cemetery. He lived from 1816 to 1884.

His first wife was Frances Ward, and she died in 1850, just over one year after their marriage and only two months before her 21st birthday.

She is buried in the old Triana City Cemetery with a large and impressive obelisk to mark the grave. The monument indicates that the family had great wealth before the Civil War, as opposed to Sarah’s simple tombstone from the end of the war, which indicates the financial hard-

ships of life in the South at the time.

The second wife of Steptoe Jr. was Eugenia Sale. She was a daughter of Captain Dudley Sale, who served as Quartermaster of Company F of the 9th Alabama Infantry during the Civil War. This unit was made up of mostly local troops from this area.

The 5th child of Steptoe Sr. & Sarah O. Pickett was Felicia (1819-1870).

There is a Felicia Pickett buried near Sarah in the Madison cemetery, but she is a granddaughter, not Sarah’s daughter Felicia who married Alabama’s pre-Civil War Governor Reuben Chapman. Sarah’s daughter Felicia Pickett Chapman lived to have several children of her own, surviving through the Civil War. In fact, Felicia and Reuben had a son that they named Steptoe Pickett Chapman (1840-1864), who died while serving during the war.

Governor Reuben was an envoy to France for Confederate States for a time. He was arrested by the Union and imprisoned at Boston Harbor for a while. His house in Huntsville was said to have been burned by Union soldiers on the last day of the war, and his estate was used during Reconstruction as a Freedman’s camp. Governor Chapman and his wife plus their children Steptoe, Sarah, and Margaret Sophia Chapman, along with beloved “Mammy Chapman”, a Black maid of the family, are all buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, where other governors of the state are interred. Mammy died in Clifton Springs, New York, while accompanying the family on a trip in 1879. When Mammy died, the family cut the trip short and returned to Huntsville with her body for burial.

The 7th child of Steptoe Sr. & Sarah was Dr. John Scott Pickett (1823 - 1887). He married Martha Blackwell, daughter of William Henry Blackwell and Eliza Collier.

The 9th child of Steptoe Sr. & Sarah was Dr. William Henry Pickett (1826 - 1890). He studied at Yale University and graduated as a physician from the University of Louisiana in 1848. He married Amy Raines Collier, daughter of Edward Collier.

The 11th child of Steptoe Sr. & Sarah was Sarah Virginia Pickett, who married Samuel Blackwell, a son of Henry Blackwell and Eliza Collier, whose brother Henry Watkins Collier was a Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and Governor of the state.

The 13th child of Steptoe Sr. & Sarah was Anna Corbin Pickett (1836 1909). She married Thomas Bibb, who was the 3rd child of Thomas Bibb Sr., the 2nd Governor of Alabama and brother of the William

Bibb who was the 1st Governor of the state. The Bibb family lived in the nearby mansion that Thomas Bibb Sr. built in 1826 at Belle Mina, near Mooresville. The community of Belle Mina took its name from the name of the mansion, “Belle Manor” -- meaning “Beautiful House”. One can be sure that the Pickett family was often in attendance at the formal goveror’s balls and other parties in the Belle Manor mansion, as well as receiving invitations to the Chapman family parties and formal occasions.

While the Pickett family itself was quite prominent in early Alabama, the multiple intermarriages with the local Blackwell, Collier, Withers, Slaughter, Lanford, Martin, Adams, and Clark families assured that the most influential people of the region also visited in the Pickett homes, just as the Picketts attended the grand parties that these families held in the local plantation houses.

The Collier plantation along the river was called Myrtle Grove, and all of these families came from Virginia around 1818 to 1820. Their children and connections by marriage of these families included more famous folks, such as William Walker (believed to be the “Man of Destiny” who became a President of the country of Nicaragua), and Mary Harrison Dent (who was a close relative of Julia Dent, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant, who fought on the “other side” during the Civil War).

The local Withers family connection included Susannah Withers, who married Clement Comer Clay.

Clement Comer Clay owned a plantation where the airport is today, and he became the 8th Governor of Alabama and namesake of the recently destroyed Clement Comer Clay bridge where Highway 231 crosses the Tennessee River. Clement and Susannah are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville also -- in a plot near where Governor Reuben Chapman and his wife Felicia Pickett are buried.

Considering that the governors and their sons had pretty much their choice of fair maidens for wives, and that Sarah O. Chilton Pickett produced two daughters who married into governors’ families, she must have been a beautiful woman herself. Furthermore, she would have great stories of the old plantation life and balls in the mansions, balanced by tales of life during and immediately after the Civil War, especially with respect to interfaces with General U. S. Grant and his in-laws in the South. Sarah would have to be one of the most interesting characters to ever live in early Madison.

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Sarah Orrick Chilton Pickett, a lady of Madison

Suicide, verbal abuse, job problems, being misunderstood, family quarrels, isolation issues surrounding the pandemic and add to this list, are all hard to deal with. Have you recently experienced hurt or confusion in your life, because it seems pretty common place since the end of 2019 and start of Coronavirus.

So many issues require you to be still and to also find trusted friends to confide in. People say something in haste then regret it. Waiting is a hard thing to do at times. Many times critical spirits can arise from a host of hidden issues and are not necessarily beating up on you. Also if you have dealt with family suicide or death it will take some time to process that and heal.

Now more than ever this world needs healing from Jesus. I don’t see how a person or family deals with life without a relationship with God. Are you hopeless and need a touch of healing? Turn to God and he will see you through.

PRAYER: I need you Lord and I cry out to you on behalf of friends or family members who are just fine without a deep relationship with you. Bring people across their paths to lead them closer to you.

Give me open doors to witness. 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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The grave stones for Sarah Pickett and her son Steptoe can be found in the old section of the Madison City Cemetery.

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