The Madison Record, Oct. 28, 2020

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Senior Center Social Madison Senior Center members ‘take it outside’ for a chance to socialize. Page 3A

Halloween Fun Check out these fun Halloween events. Page 5A

EDUCATION

ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI ALL-STAR CLASSIC - Bob Jones senior center Drew Lawson, No. 58, was named to the roster to represent Alabama in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic set for Dec. 12 in Montgomery. He was one of two players selected for the honor. See page 1B for complete story.

Triana historic site sees repairs, expansion with fundraising by town residents

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com

Educator of the Year MCS’ Dr. David West presented “Educator of the Year” award from Partnership for a Drug Free Community. Page 6A

Outstanding Administrator MCS’ Melissa Mims picked for Outstanding Administrator Award by the Alabama Association of Gifted Children. Page 6A

TRIANA – Town of Triana residents have been busy at work to save and expand a landmark building in the community.

One of the community’s oldest buildings, the Triana Health Clinic is an icon in the river town. The building served as a public health clinic for African Americans in North Alabama.

The clinic provided health care to low-income Black families, when this care was virtually non-existent in the South’s Jim

Crow era.

“North Alabama friends, we’re still on our quest to complete this building by the end of the year,” Triana Mayor Mary Caudle said.

Built in 1941, the building was covered in sandstone and intended to serve as a game warden’s residence. Civilian Conservation Corps and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service constructed the building, one of the last four remaining structures built for Wheeler Wildlife Refuge.

Less than a decade later, the house was converted to a public See CLINIC Page 2A Residents have been raising funds to save and expand Triana Health Clinic.

SPORTS

Madison City Schools’ LaTisha King receives “Ridiculously Amazing” award from United Way

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Bob Jones, Sparkman and Madison Academy volleyball teams Super Regional results. Page 1B

Success in Life Sports prepare women for life, business and beyond. Page 3B

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The Bob Jones Patriots held their 2020 homecoming game on Friday against Austin. This year’s homecoming king and queen were crowned during the halftime ceremony. They are Alec Mothersele and Joy Robinson. Congratulations. See page 3B for more homecoming photos.

LaTisha King coordinator with beautiful certificates of appreciation after every United Way campaign. LaTisha has never received a certificate or any other recognition. Her recognition was long overdo. Ridiculously Amazing has been a campaign phrase I have used for many years.

It just seemed fitting that she reSee KING Page 2A

Tommy Overcash took his last parade ride in the Bob Jones homecoming parade on Thursday. The longtime city councilman ends his current term at the end of the week. He decided not to run again this year. Ranae Bartlett was elected to fill his seat for the next four years.

He was joined by fellow council members Greg Shaw and Maura Wroblewski.

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MADISON – Madison City Schools is pleased to take part again in the United Way fundraising campaign. The campaign fundraising goal for the school district is $25,000 and the theme is “Together We Can Create Hope.”

LaTisha King, executive secretary to the superintendent and Board of Education, chairs the MCS fundraising efforts. This year, she earned the “Ridiculously Amazing” award from United Way for her longtime volunteerism in the United Way campaign.

This is what Claudia Bucher, director of Resource Development for United Way, had to say about Ms. King: “LaTisha has been a dedicated volunteer for the past 21 years with United Way. She is selfless, hardworking and very humble.

“Although she is the leader of the United Way Campaign each year, she never takes the credit for the success. She presents each school

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October 28, 2020

Madison remains fiscally strong despite pandemic

By PAUL FINLEY Mayor of Madison

MADISON - The 2020 fiscal year wrapped at the end of September, and with it marked Council passing the 2021 budget. As your City leaders, it’s our mis-

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sion to provide excellent services through responsible use of public resources, enhancing the quality of life for our community.

That mission drives fiscal decisions, putting your tax dollars to work and keeping Madison a great place to live along the way.

I want to take this opportunity to highlight four areas of interest in the FY2021 budget.

Step Increase for Employees Madison employees always manage to do more with less. They work hard each any every day to uphold Madison’s mission.

Ultimately, they are the gears that keep our city going. We are very proud to include step increases for our employees in this year’s budget, especially considering how many families are facing financial burdens through the pandemic. Ensuring merit increases also helps us retain valuable employees for the long term.

Sales Tax and Revenues While FY2020 ended with a 13% sales tax revenue increase, this fiscal year is expected to be flat due to less spending during continued COVID times as well as the loss of revenue from Publix and Chick Fil A on Hwy 72 that has now moved to Clift Farms. Also, the revenue to receive from internet sales tax has flattened after major pandemic spending. With that said we are still in solid position for a

“rainy day” as our general fund balance is budgeted to be at 45% of revenues.

Managed Expenses Knowing revenues will be flat we tightened our belts on expenses, adding only $350,000, or less than 1%. Over $600,000 of that increase was Engineering’s, most of which went towards resurfacing and road projects. These included the Balch/Gillespie round-about, Lime Quarry/Graphics Drive intersection, Browns Ferry culvert replacement, Oakland Springs greenway completion, and several other improvements to move traffic.

Other major Improvement Projects Capital improvements including Hughes Road and Sullivan Street widening, sidewalk and greenway extensions from FY2020 are still underway and on budget. Our FY2021 budget also includes money for the Phase 1 renovation of our Three Springs Community Center, Infrastructure support for our new Middle School on Celtic Drive, completion of Homeplace Park downtown, and our continued field expansion at Palmer Park.

Overall, Council was conservative this year considering the global pandemic, but Madison remains fiscally strong. The full FY2021 budget can be found at www.madisonal. gov/2021budget.

Madison Police Arrest Report Oct. 16 Ashley Nichole Hill, Madison, was arrested at Hwy 72 / Lawsons Ridge, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Heroin-Possession, Amphetamine-Possession.

Sylvester Clark, Madison, was arrested at 217 Westchester Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Public Drunkenness.

Bodashaish Roger Lee Hair, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation.

Kosha Jenee Holley, Athens, was arrested at 6494 US-72, Athens, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation.

Oct. 17 Kevin JamCarter, Madison, was arrested at 3721 Sullivan St, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Marshall Everett Pugh, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic.

Amanda Elayne Lewis, Scottsboro, was arrested at 916 S Broad St, Scottsboro, on the charge(s) of: Burglary-3rd-No Force-Residence.

Shawndell Lamont Cawthorn, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation.

Oct. 18 Melissa Kathleen Horan, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic.

Anthony Joel Hernandez, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation.

James Arville Harvey, , was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, , on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation Jerry Wayne Cobb, Madison, was arrested at 115 Graphics Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic Scott Mitchell Wyatt, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Theft Shoplifting-3rd Degree.

Christopher Franklin Kilpatrick, Tuscumbia, was arrested at 107 W 4th St, Tuscumbia, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic

Tan Thanh Nguyen, Madison, was arrested at 10335 County Line Rd, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) Oct. 19 Torrey Lee Cassimus, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Bail-Jumping Second Degree Georgia Pearl Grochowalski, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic Oct. 20 Travis Michael Yerby, Madison, was arrested at 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic La`Vell Maurice Coleman, Madison, was arrested at 140 Roy Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Malik Marquis McClendon, Madison, was arrested at 140 Roy Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2 Jonathon Maxwell Stevenson, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation Oct. 21 Christopher Ladarius Colley, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Avenue Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation Steven Martin Craig, Huntsville, was arrested at 3461 Wall Triana Hwy Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Controlled Substance - Possession, Driving Under The Influence (Controlled Substance) Rakiya Daire Battle, Madison, was arrested at 100 Hughes Rd Madison, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic Anthony Dustin Dolberry, Madison, was arrested at 8897 Hwy 72 Madison, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation Joshua Michael Skurupey, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Ave, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation Oct. 22 Ethan John William Lee, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Ave Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure to Appear Traffic Gina Dior Maul, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Avenue Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation of Probation

MADISON WEATHER

By Steve Norris

HOPE. HEALING.

MADISON - This week we have our eyes on yet another tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to hit around Louisiana and then move over Alabama Wednesday and Thursday with rain becoming likely and gusty wind will be a possibility.

High temperatures this week will mostly be in the low to mid 70s until cooler air arrives on Friday and then we will only be around 60.

Right now the Halloween weekend is looking partly cloudy, dry and cool. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night as we go back on standard time. On

Sunday the sun will set at 4:52 p.m. So it will be dark by 5:30. Sunrise will be at 6:07 a.m.

I am going to write an autobiography in the next 6 months, If you have any thoughts or comments on the book just drop me an email to weather1@charter.net. I plan to do an e-book and hopefully a print version also.

I would love for this to be a motivational book because I have always wanted to be a motivational speaker. For those of you that don’t know I have been in a wheelchair since I was a kid but I was able to have a weather career and become certified in meteorology and I would love to help others deal with physical problems and help plan their careers.

Clinic health clinic for Triana.

The clinic served in that capacity for 40-plus years.

In the late 1940s, Dr. Harold Fanning Drake and Nurse Johnnie LouJean Dent, two pioneers in the African American community, administered the clinic. “Nurse Dent was known far and wide, particularly for rural Black families that grew up around Madison County,” Caudle said.

Dent ran the clinic another 11 years after Drake’s death in 1979. She retired in 1990 at the “relatively young age of 83,” Caudle said. Nurse Dent died in 2008; she was 101

years old.

In the mid-2000s, Triana Historical Society started a campaign to save Triana Health Clinic after the building suffered a catastrophic roof collapse.

With Triana Historical Society’s diligent work, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

In the future, officials want the building to serve as a community space. The structure can help with town meetings and events at the adjacent Flamingo Park, along with partnering with the planned Singing River Trail. The space can accommodate pop-up

health screenings and immunizations and as an educational/history center.

Fundraising efforts todate have generated more than $150,000 from donations and grants. “We’re now in the final phase of construction, but we need the community’s help to get to the finish line!” Caudle said. “Consider a donation to our great project to save one of Triana’s oldest and most important structures.”

For more information, call Project Manager Chris McDowell at 504-644-8118 or Betty Williams, President of Triana Historical Society, at 256-772-3653.

King ceive this little award for all of the years of services with a smile.”

Below are the school designees and fundraising goals for the Madison City Schools United Way drive: Bob Jones HS: Nicole Carter, $2,500.

Columbia Elementary: Uloma Pinchon, $2,000.

Discovery Middle: Leanne Mackey, $2,500.

Heritage Elementary: Adrian Wells, $2,000.

Horizon Ele: Claudia Mesnil-Baez, $2,000.

James Clemens HS: Kelsey Kennedy, $2,500.

Liberty Middle: Elizabeth Morton, $2,500.

Madison City BOE: LaTisha King, $2,500.

MCS Transportation Dept.: Debbie Leeth, $500.

Madison Elementary: Celeste Gilmore, $1,500.

Mill Creek Ele: Madison Grace Spurgeon, $2,000.

Rainbow Ele: Misty Farmer, Shanta Morrison, $2,000.

West Madison Elementary: Ariel Lavish, $1,500.

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Madison Senior Center members ‘take it outside’ for a chance to socialize

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – Time with friends for members at Madison Senior Center has taken a forced hiatus with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luckily, the center staff realized the need for the senior citizens to visit among

themselves.

“As a staff, Madison Senior Center collaborated for the idea to have the parking lot social, in hopes that the seniors would have fun and fellowship with familiar faces,” Activities Coordinator LaWanda Mason said.

“The event took place midday, giving the seniors

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the opportunity to bring a lunch,” Mason said about the social ‘outing’ on Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.

“The center’s east parking lot provided the optimum location. Signs were placed throughout the parking lot to encourage seniors to maintain social distances,” Mason said.

Some of center members no longer drive a car.

“That’s why I want to be sure to thank the drivers that brought some of the seniors out that day,” Mason said about the carpooling and ‘taxi’ service to attend the event.

“We requested for the seniors to bring a chair, so that they could get out of their cars and enjoy socializing from across the parking lot,” Mason said.

The entire staff at Madison Senior Center worked together for planning, set up, implementation of the activity and cleanup.

Outside at the social, “elevator music” played in the background to set a relaxing mood. Some members opted to engage in “coloring therapy” with crayons and sheets with patterns, flowers or still life. National surveys have shown that adults can relieve stress and feel a sense of serenity during a color-

ing session.

“As the seniors were leaving, we hoped that they experienced happiness, inner peace and hope that we will all make it through this together!” Mason said.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Madison Senior Center closed on March 13 and unfortunately has been closed to the senior citizens since that time. “As for an official re-opening date, senior centers statewide in Alabama are waiting on orders from Gov. Kay Ivey as to when we all can reopen,” Mason said.

Madison Senior Center’s address is 1282 Hughes Road. For information, call 256-772-6258, or Facebook/ Madison Senior Center, Madison, Alabama.

Melanie Myatt visits with her father Foy Smith, a member of Madison Senior Center, who offers to share his lunch during the center’s parking lot social.

Jack’s restaurants raising funds to benefit Kids to Love

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – Jack’s Family Restaurants have engaged in a fundraising initiative to benefit a well-respected agency for children’s advocacy.

Jack’s Family Fund,

the corporate giving arm of Jack’s Family Restaurants, has hosted a local campaign in partnership with Alabama-based Kids to Love. The funds will meet Kids to Love’s goal of finding ‘forever families’ for children who are waiting for adoption.

All locations of Jack’s

are participating. Individuals can donate in three different ways: * Visit www.eatatjacks. com/givesback. * Text “K2L” to 202-8581233. * Give an in-person gift at any location of Jack’s.

Kids to Love will use See JACKS Page 7A

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October 28, 2020

Five Days of Action at YMCA spurs adults to protect children from sexual abuse

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON COUNTY – Hogan Family YMCA is promoting “Five Days of Action” on Oct. 26-30, a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.

Halloween on Oct. 31 is a holiday associated with good-natured fun with costumes and trickor-treating. Heart of the Valley YMCA reminds adults of their responsibility for childre’s safety year-round.

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continue to participate in social distancing, we know that protecting kids looks different this year,” Mary Anne Swanstrom said. Swanstrom is Director of Communications at Heart of the Valley YMCA. “Not only is our community dealing with a pandemic that is separating kids in need from the safe adults in their lives, but there are spikes in domestic violence, cries for social justice for Black lives and more concerns about the mental health of youth and adults,” Swanstrom said.

Five Days of Action can help communities

and parents or caregivers to take it ‘one day at a time’ and offer tips, tools, activities and resources relevant to the current environment.

Statistics about sexual abuse of children are frightening, as provided

by Darkness to Light organization: * One in 10 children will be sexually abused before his or her 18th birthday. * Ninety percent of victims of child sexual abuse know their abuser. * Relatives are guilty of abuse for 30 percent of children. * Sixty percent of victims never tell anyone.

Hogan Family YMCA is promoting Five Days of Action, a week designed to raise awareness about protecting children from sexual abuse. * False reports are rare. Research shows that ‘victims’ fabricate only four to eight percent of sexual assaults.

“When adults know how abuse happens, see the warning signs and respond quickly to prevent abuse, they foster a culture of child abuse prevention,” Swanstrom said. “Together, we can bring awareness to the issue of child sexual abuse in our communities and have important conversations around

how we can all work together to prevent it from happening.”

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Heart of the Valley YMCA is offering worksheets and activity resources to help adults learn more about preventing child sexual abuse. Other supporting organizations are YMCA Guardians for Child Protection, YMCA of the USA, Darkness to Light, Redwoods Group Foundation and Praesidium.

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A voters guide to the six statewide constitutional amendments on Nov. 3

By MARY SELL Alabama Daily News The presidential election and U.S. Senate contest might be the big draws for voters, but there are also six statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot Nov. 3.

Several of the proposed changes to the state constitution were approved by lawmakers in the 2019 legislative session. Here’s a recap of each.

Amendment 1 If approved by voters, Amendment I would “provide that only a citizen of the United States has the right to vote.”

According to the Fair Ballot Commission, the state constitution grants the right to vote to U.S. citizens who meet certain requirements. The amendment does not change those requirements. Citizenship is a federal requirement to vote.

If a majority of voters vote “yes” for Amendment 1, the state constitution will grant the right to vote to “only” those U.S. citizens who meet the requirements. If a majority of voters vote “no,” the state constitution will continue to grant the right to vote to “every” U.S. citizen who meets the requirements, according to the commission.

Legislation for the proposed amendment was sponsored by Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, in 2019.

Marsh said he doesn’t think non-citizens voting is a big problem in Alabama. But the amendment “sends a message to Washington.”

“And I think you have a lot of states that do not police this,” Marsh said this week.

Marsh’s legislation cleared the Senate and House last year without any no votes.

Amendment 2 Amendment 2 proposes to make several changes to the administration and oversight of the state’s court system and judges.

Currently, the Alabama

chief justice appoints the administrator of courts, the executive who oversees court operations. If approved, Amendment 2 would allow the full Supreme Court to make the appointment.

Legislation for the proposed amendment was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. He said the proposal allows for a renewable contract for the administrator and the position would no longer be at the whim of the chief justice. Because the administrator oversees the entire state court system, there needs to be stability, Orr said.

“We’ve had a series of AOC directors because new chief justices have come and gone, every six years, and they bring their own director with them,” Orr said this week.

“And that’s created a revolving door, as far as the chief administrator of the court system.

“Putting that responsibility with the Supreme Court as a whole, in coordination with the chief justice, should provide more continuity.”

If approved, the amendment would also: • Provide that county district courts do not have to hold city court in a city with a population of less than 1,000; • Increase from nine to 11 the total membership of the Judicial Inquiry Commission, which evaluates ethics complaints against judges, and determines who appoints each member; • Allow the governor, rather than the lieutenant governor, to appoint a member of the Court of the Judiciary, which hears complaints filed by the Judicial Inquiry Commission; • Prevent a judge from being automatically disqualified from holding office simply because a complaint was filed with the Judiciary Inquiry Commission; • Provide that a judge can be removed from office only by the Court of

the Judiciary. Currently, the Legislature can impeach judges.

Amendment 3 Amendment 3 is also court related. If approved, it would extend the time appointed circuit and district court judges could fill a vacancy before facing election. Under current law, district and circuit judges appointed by the governor serve an initial term of one year or the remainder of the original term, whichever is longer.

This amendment would change that initial term of the appointed judge to at least two years before they must run for election.

Amendment 4 Proposed Amendment 4 would reorganize Alabama’s notoriously long constitution and remove outdated and racist language.

The legislation by Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, would authorize the Legislature to recompile the Constitution during its 2022 session.

Citing calls for social justice across the nation, Coleman on Thursday said she thinks “this is a prime time for the state of Alabama to actually come to the 21st century by removing the racist language that is embodied inside the state constitution.”

The changes are limited to: Removing racist language and language that is repeated or no longer applies; combining language related to economic development, and language that relates to the same county.

The Constitution still has references to separate schools for white and “colored children” and laws against marriages between “any white person and a negro … .”

Similar ballot referendums failed in 2012 and 2004.

About those previous attempts, Coleman said people are now paying more attention to recent police shootings and killings of Black men and systemic racism.

“Not only are they pay-

ing attention, they want to do something about it,” Coleman said.

Coleman said she was recently proud of some of her Republican colleagues in the State House who condemned state Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, for his participation last month in a celebration honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

“I think that this time, if Alabamians are successful in removing that racist language through a vote of the people, I think that sends a message, nationally, about who we are.”

Coleman said it’s not just a social issue, but an economic development issue “for those of us who want to bring industry, new ideas, new technology, new research, new employees that are diverse into the state of Alabama. “… We need to send a message that the Will Dismukes of the Alabama Legislature and of Alabama — that’s Alabama of the past. And the majority of us in the state of Alabama believe that there ought to be equality for all men and women in this country and we can start that right now by removing that racist language.”

When lawmakers’ work is done, the new Constitution wouldn’t go into effect until approved by a

majority of voters.

“As we near 1,000 amendments to the Constitution the amount of clutter, redundancy, and problematic language is more than can be reasonably fixed in a piecemeal fashion,” said Othni Lathram, director of the Legislative Services Agency.

“This amendment will allow for many of those issues to be addressed at once in a safe manner with the electorate knowing they will still have the opportunity to ratify the changed document.

“This will not solve every perceived issue, but will go a long way to resetting the stage so that the bigger issues can be identified and addressed in the future.”

Amendments 5 and 6 Amendments 5 and 6 are specific only to Franklin and Lauderdale counties, respectively. But because the supporting legislation to specify that church members in those counties can use deadly force if they feel threatened in their places of worship was voted against by one House member, they now go on the statewide ballot.

The county constitutional amendments were proposed in 2019 after a statewide bill appeared in danger of failing for a third year in a row. Rep. Lynn Greer, R-Rogersville, said the legislation

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clarifies the state’s “stand your ground” law applies inside houses of worship.

It says a person is presumed justified in the use of force if they or someone else is in danger.

Opponents of the proposal, including Democrats, said it’s not needed because the 2006 “stand your ground” law already applies in churches.

Greer recently said he’d prefer the Lauderdale County amendment was only voted on in that county, but if it fails on the statewide ballot, he’ll refile the legislation next year.

“You wouldn’t believe the groups we’ve met with, all over Alabama,“ Greer said about his work on the legislation since 2016. His proposal is modeled after Mississippi law.

“This is probably the most popular piece of legislation I’ve ever dealt with,” Greer said.

Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, last year said he thinks the Franklin County amendment will be approved by statewide voters.

“It may give the statewide legislation some traction,” he said then.

Several similar, county specific bills made it through the State House without any opposition and will be on the ballots only in Limestone, Colbert and Talladega counties.

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October 28, 2020

Halloween Fun

“Hocus Pocus” And Trunk-OrTreat to highlight Halloween at Toyota Field

Fall fun opportunities in the Huntsville-Madison area

By STAFF REPORTS

FESTIFALL AT THE GARDEN Recurring weekly 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, 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. Check out the full list of Festifall events: Scarecrow Trail: thru October Pumpkins: October 1-31 Mum Displays: thru October Historic Tractor and Wagon Photo Op: thru October

park fare and even some spooky specialty items.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for trunk-or-treating, and showtime of “Hocus Pocus” is set for 7. Parking is free.

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toon character. Individuals can enter their car in the “Best Car Costume Contest” for a chance to win a prize.

Anyone interested in attending as a vendor or helping as a sponsor can email Shelby Arias at shelby@insanitycomplex. com.

For more information, call 256-319-0000 or visit insanitycomplex.com.

Even more fun Halloween events BOO AT BURRITT October 30 3 - 5 p.m.

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive Admission charged www.burrittonthemountain.com Have a historically haunting adventure through Burritt Historic Park and Barnyard! Halloween was celebrated in the southern colonies in the 1800s. Continue the tradition with spooky fun on the mountain.

HALLOWEEN BASH October 29-30 404 Madison Street Admission charged, advanced tickets required It’s the sixth annual EarlyWorks Halloween Bash where all the little ghosts and ghouls can gather for a touchless, 45-minute trick-or-treating experience!

Extra precautions will be taken in order to provide you with a fun and safe environment.

HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday promptly at 6 p.m..

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On Halloween, Oct. 31, Insanity Complex at 100 Skate Park Drive will host a drive-through version of the trick-or-treating fun from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot. ‘Nightmare’ is a family-friendly event that

the public can attend free.

“Think of it as a trunkor-treat event, except you don’t even have to leave your car if you don’t want to,” an Insanity Complex spokesperson said. “Drive thru if you dare!”

Insanity Complex’s ghoulish employees encourage all guests to dress up in their best Halloween costumes and decorate their cars in the Halloween spirit, maybe using a special theme or a tribute to a favorite movie or car-

TRAIN RIDE: FALL COLOR SPECIAL October 31 – November 7 Recurring weekly on Saturday Two excursions: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

North Alabama Railroad Museum 694 Chase Road Admission charged northalabamarailroadmuseum.com Apple picking. Pumpkins. Red, orange, & yellow leaves. Bonfires & roasted marshmallows. Chilly evenings and hay rides. There are so many things to love about the fall. If a train ride is on your fall bucket list, the Mercury & Chase Railroad has track that winds in and out of beautiful North Alabama scenery. Get your camera ready and don’t miss the colors from the large picture windows. These rides are very popular, so purchase seats early.

FALL FUN AT TATE FARMS Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday Mon-Fri 2-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tate Farms 8414A Moores Mill Road Admission charged www.tatefarmsal.com This fall favorite destination includes pedal cart rides, two jumping pillows, hay ride to

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TRICK ‘N’ TREES October 31 Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue www.hsvbg.org/event/trickntrees At Trick ‘n’ Trees, guests will journey along an interactive

story path following the story of The Halloween Tree by Susan Montanari, a festive tale of a spooky tree who is determined to be different. Led by the story pages hidden throughout the Garden, guests will enjoy a scavenger hunt of the signs of autumn along with fun fall- and tree-themed activities. You’ll be making a leaf rubbing, creating a “leaf monster,” planting a seed to take home, and even decorating the Garden’s own Halloween Tree! This is an opportunity to celebrate Halloween outdoors at your own pace, all while enjoying the beauty of autumn.

Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for the occasion and celebrate Halloween at the Garden!

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In addition, the local Rocket City Wranglers organization will be safely putting on trunk-or-treat – Jeeps will be parked throughout Toyota Field for kids in attendance to receive candy.

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MCS’ Dr. David West presented “Educator of the Year” award from Partnership for a Drug Free Community

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Dr. David West, Safety, Security and Emergency Management Coordinator for Madison City Schools, was presented the Educator of the Year Award Thursday from the Partnership for a Drug Free Community.

West arrived at Madison City Schools in January 2019, near the same time the Partnership was awarded a grant to advocate against vaping and tobacco use in schools.

“Vaping was among the priorities on his list,” said Wendy Reeves, interim executive director of the Partnership. “He met fre-

quently with Partnership leaders where he shared statistics and brainstormed ways we could reach students. But he didn’t stop there. He wanted to include parents, as well. Together, we coordinated parent workshops and media interviews to help promote key points about vaping and its detrimental impact.”

West continues to be a strong supporter of the Partnership and its Youth Tobacco and Vaping program. “He sees the reports on tobacco and vaping incidents, which took all schools by storm in 201819. We appreciate his genuine concern. That’s why our staff recommended

Dr. West as the first recipient of the Educator of the Year Award for Madison City Schools,” Reeves said.

West is in his 17th year in education, including middle school principal jobs in Dale County and Enterprise City schools, assistant principal positions in Ozark and Crenshaw County schools and teaching experience in Dothan City Schools. He also served five years in the military police.

Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said the Outstanding Educator Award is deserving for all that Dr. West does in his safety and security role.

Dr. David West, Safety, Security and Emergency Management Coordinator for Madison City Schools, was presented the Educator of the Year Award from the Partnership for a Drug Free Community.

MCS’ Melissa Mims picked for Outstanding Administrator Award by the Alabama Association of Gifted Children

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Dedicated, hard working, honest, honorable, transparent, supportive, involved. These are some of the words used by Madison City gifted classroom teachers in nominating Melissa Mims for the Outstanding Administrator Award of the Alabama Association of Gifted Children. Mims is Coordinator of Elementary Instruction for Madison City Schools.

“Melissa Mims is gifted in servant leadership which makes this award for her leadership in our gifted program even more fitting,” Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said. “We are proud of the work she does not only for the gifted

students and teachers but for all of our elementary instruction.”

Colleagues describe her as an advocate who not only advises but listens.

They appreciate her strong focus on gifted education in addition to the wide array of other programs and responsibilities under her realm.

Through Mims’ efforts, the number of gifted specialists and hours of gifted instruction have increased and communication has greatly improved, they said.

A 20-year veteran educator and native of Madison County, Mims started her teaching in Lee County and Georgia before moving to Shelby County where she taught 3 years and served 6 years as assistant principal. She was named princi-

Melissa Mims, front right, visits Emily Boshers’ 4th grade gifted class at Columbia Elementary where students were engaged in a lesson on creativity and brainstorming. pal at Madison Elementary in June 2014 and became the district’s Coordinator of Elementary Instruction in February of 2018.

“She remains positive and demonstrates a can-do attitude that is infec-

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Lockheed Martin donates $25,000 to assist MCS with tech for students

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Lockheed Martin gave a generous $25,000 to Madison City Schools to help purchase technology for students.

The school district said the money will be used for Chromebooks and hotspots to meet the growing demand caused by virtual education.

Elizabeth Dotts Fleming with The Schools Foundation of Greater Huntsville facilitated the $75,000 gift from Lockheed to be split evenly between school systems in Madison City, Huntsville and Madison County.

“This generous donation will help expand our inventory of electronic devices in this school year that has a greater focus on virtual learning platforms. With

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The $75,000 gift to local schools is part of Lockheed Martin’s commitment to provide resources for the improvement of distance learning capabilities. The technology money is part of a $357,502 outreach to Alabama this year which is also assisting vocational programs in community colleges, area food banks, and the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s Emergency Relief Fund.

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Chess players take to the turf for Halloween 2020 Chess Tournament

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – In its premiere year, the 2020 Halloween Chess Tournament will gather ghastly competitors for diabolical plays at Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive on that horrific day – Halloween, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.

“We’re excited to announce a first in Madison -- an outdoor chess tournament held at MCS Stadium on the new turf field!

I have always wanted to host a chess tournament on a football field,” Ranae Bartlett said. She is Executive Director for Madison City Chess League.

“Organizers are keeping their fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate. Our kids miss

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Madison City Chess League is conducting the 2020 Halloween Chess Tournament on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at Madison City Schools Stadium.

playing chess over-the-board and holding a chess tournament outdoors observing MCS safety protocols will make this a fun, unique event in more ways than one,” Bartlett said.

Parents and family members can observe the chess games from the stands, as if they were seated at a football game. Families must sit six feet apart.

“Normally, parents are not allowed inside a tournament playing room, but here parents can even bring binoculars and watch the games as they are played,” Bartlett said. “Kids also can run along the end zones or designated areas around the field in between rounds.”

Mei Wei will sell lunches by the concession stand. Spectators and players cannot take food on the turf field.

“Another unique aspect of the event is the Costume Contest that will include categories for ‘Best Mask’ and ‘Scariest Gloves,’ acknowledging the unique circumstances we find ourselves in with COVID-19,” Bartlett said. Other prize categories will include “Best Chess-Themed Costume” and “Most Creative Costume.”

MCCL thanks Sullins Eye Care Center for sponsoring the 2020 Halloween Chess Tournament.

In this tournament, students in grades K-12 can play in either non-rated or rated sections. In the rated sections, players will (compete) in Quick time control of 20 minutes per side with a five-second delay. Quick-rated games do not require players to record their moves, as with regular rated games.

The league will provide chess

sets and clocks. Volunteers will sanitize with an ion sprayer after each round. Players must wear a mask during their rounds.

Rated Sections will have K-3, K-5, K-8 and K-12 categories.

Players in rated sections only must hold membership in U.S. Chess Federation. Non-rated sections will be available for K-2 and K-5.

Approximate round times will be 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Time Control is Game 20/d5.

Officials will present awards places 1-10 in rated sections and for places 1-5 for non-rated sections.

Registration fee is $20 for MCCL members or $25 for players who aren’t members. To register online, visit madisonchess. com.

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Girl Scout troops in Madison currently are accepting recruits for a new year of activities

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – Girl Scout troops in Madison currently are recruiting members for a year of fun-filled and educational sessions.

“Just because it’s 2020 doesn’t mean your daughter can’t still be part of an all-girl community offering her stability and amazing opportunities,” Troop 708 Leader Beth Crocker said. “Our Girl Scout year officially started Oct. 1.”

With current constraints, “I bet you can guess … our numbers are lower compared to last year. Usually, we conduct a special event for the little pre-kindergarten girls in spring to get them excited for possibly joining Daisies as they enter kindergarten,” Crocker said.

“That didn’t happen.”

School liaisons for Scouts attend all elementary open houses to share with families about benefits of joining Scouts. “That didn’t happen,” Crocker said. “Then, at the beginning of the school year, most Madison City elementary PTAs have graciously let us put flyers in folders to send home to parents.

For some reason, the district isn’t allowing that to happen this year.”

Since March, Crocker’s troop has met with Zoom on most Wednesdays to keep a normal-as-possible routine.

When school started, they switched to twice monthly. “Most weeks, I drove all around Madison delivering kits to my girls so we could do activities together.

My troop parents were so appreciative,” Crocker said.

Madison has about 40 Girl Scout

troops with almost 400 Scouts. “As guidelines have loosened a little, we are meeting now in person at Asbury United Methodist Church. Girl Scouts USA has COVID guidelines we follow for every meeting/event,” Crocker said.

“Don’t think we just do crafts and gardening,” she said. Crocker’s troop will visit Huntsville Botanical Garden to earn the Junior Gardening Badge (grades 4/5) for “an all-outdoor event we’re really looking forward to.” In September, they helped with food distribution and painted rocks for the River of Hope.

Several Scouts in Crocker’s troop are completing their Bronze Awards.

They have installed hopscotch games at Rainbow, West Madison and Columbia elementary schools and at Asbury in appreciation for sponsoring Girl Scouts.

This year in all levels of grades K-12, Girl Scouts USA released new badges, including automotive design; engineering and mechanics; and democracy.

Madison Councilwomen Connie Spears and Ranae Bartlett will teach “Democracy for Juniors” and “Inside Government” to Troop 708 in November.

Troops will have a bring-a-friend party for a Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts.

“One great addition to our programming is Trefoil Trunk, a monthly subscription for a box full of activities and badges to earn,” Crocker said. “Madison City and Triana (can) have a virtual troop during this crazy time.”

For more information, email Crocker at betty82402@gmail.com or visit su212madisonal.wordpress.com or girlscoutsnca.org.

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Bob Jones senior center Drew Lawson, No. 58, was named to the roster to represent Alabama in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic set for Dec. 12 in Montgomery.

Local players chosen for Alabama Mississippi All-Star football game Drew Lawson of Bob Jones and Sparkman’s Karon White are the two lone local members of the

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MADISON - The 34th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. Two players from local schools will not only represent their respective schools and football programs, but will stand tall among the roster of players playing for Alabama pride against a similar squad comprised of All-Stars from the state of Mississippi.

Drew Lawson of Bob Jones and Sparkman’s Karon White are the two lone local members of the Alabama All-Star squad so

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Sparkman defensive lineman, No. 10, Karon White has been chosen to play in the Dec. 12 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. chosen by the AHSACDA All-Star Selection Committee from nominations submitted by coaches at a meeting Oct. 14.

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HUNTSVILLE- The Bob Jones Patriots and Sparkman Senators both came within an eyelash of making their way to the AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament by falling just short of their goals of making the state event after falling in the North Super Regional Tournament.

For Bob Jones, the loss in the super regional was a super disappointment as the Patriots lost in the State Tournament a year ago to McGill-Toolen in the semi-finals. The early exit on the road to the 50th annual AHSAA State Tournament this time around ended a three-year run of making a showing in the big show and closed out the chance for the four seniors on the team roster to grab a state title.

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LED lights shine on Last Chance Twilight cross country meet

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- Madison’s Palmer Park was lit up like at no other time for the James Clemens’ Last Chance Twilight Invitational cross country meet as 30 teams from across Alabama and nearby Tennessee made an attempt to make top spots in the meet highlighted by action taking place under the new LED lights at Madison’s premier athletic park.

James Clemens also provided additional portable LED lights to encase the entire course in lights for the 5K races.

The State’s No. 1 overall ranked girl’s squad from James Clemens continued its dominance over the competition by finishing top five in each of the three divisional races. In Girls A, the Lady Jets finished fifth while in Girls B they were fourth and then a third place finish in Girls C. In boys, James Clemens claimed a fifth place finish in Boys A, a fourth place ticket in Boys B and a second place finish in Boys C. In Girls A, top runner for James Clemens was eighth grade sensation Kylie Gero who finished 11th among mostly senior runners finishing with a time of 19 minutes, 30.88 seconds. She was the only local runner to finish among the top 15. Team scores showed Franklin, Tenn. winning the division with 50 points and an average time of 19:30.88, while James Clemens scored 114 points and a 20.09 average along the well-kept course. Bob Jones was 12th with 397 points and an average time of 24:30.

Sparkman’s Samantha Menikheim was runner-up in the Girls B race. The freshman Senator posted a time of 20:29.97 to lead the local participants

who finished among the top 15. The Senators had three finish in the top 10. The remaining local participants to compete and finish among the top 15 finishers included 8. Jenna Duncan, 9, Sparkman, 21:57.57; 9. Addie Doggett, 9, Sparkman, 21:58.25; 10. Andie Howard, 8, James Clemens, 22:00.67; 15. Rachel Pennell, 8, Bob Jones, 22.57.54. The scoring for teams had 1. Franklin, Tenn. 53, 22:12; 2. Sparkman, 60, 22:04; 4. James Clemens, 108, 23:07; 6. Bob Jones, 162, 24:18.

James Clemens had three runners finish among the top 15 and finished runner-up to Father Ryan in the team scoring for the Girls C event. The winner scored 30 and had an average of 25:03.

The Jets were second scoring 61 points and posted an average of 26:35. Individual results had 6. Abigail Taylor, 7, James Clemens, 25:00.59; 9. Brooks Bogardus, 8, James Clemens, 25:32.16; 11. Lani Jarrell, 9, Sparkman, 26:43.31; 14. Kendall Lugos, 7, James Clemens, 27:13.24.

Boys A was won by Franklin, Tenn. which scored 55 points and posted an average of 16:15. Fifth place was won

by James Clemens, 122, 16:42 while Bob Jones was No. 12 with 377 points and an 18:27 average time. Only local runner to complete the course among the top 15 was Tyler Gohlich of James Clemens.

The junior finished at 16:27.22.

In Boys B, Jayden Walden was the lone local participant to post a finish time (18:11.85) among the top 15. The junior Jet finished 13th. Team scores featured 1. Father Ryan, 31, 17:32; 4. James Clemens, 108, 18:23; 10. Sparkman, 274, 19:22; 12. Bob Jones, 321, 19:48.

In Boys C, Father Ryan was tops in team scoring at 15, 18:36. James Clemens was second (53, 19:47) and Bob Jones took fifth (150, 25:19). In individual results, the

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Utilizing recently installed LED lights at Palmer Park along with additional portable LED lighting, James Clemens hosted its Last Chance Twilight Invitational cross country meet.

The James Clemens Jets hosted its Last Chance Twilight Invitational cross country meet under the lights at Palmer Park. Photo by Drew Bell top 15 included 9. Jacob Velez, 8, James Clemens, 19:10.79; 11. Anthony Kosinski,

11, James Clemens, 19:25.64; 12. Ethan Brewer, 8, James Clemens, 19:43.62.

All-Star great talent on our squad,” said Lawson, who is also the heavyweight wrestler for the Bob Jones wrestling team. “I’m somewhat surprised I was chosen as Coach (Kelvis) White told me I was nominated for the team.

Matter of fact, he’s the one who told me I was chosen one day as practice was getting underway.”

For the 6-2, 275 White, the selection is a bitter-sweet moment as part of his senior season at Sparkman where he plays for his father Laron White, who is in his fourth season as head coach of the Senators’ program. The grooming of the young White came from numerous directions surrounding the Appalachian State commit.

“This was a group effort since I was young as it was my father and my grandfather who helped me all my life in this direction,” said White, who carries a 4.0 grade point average. “My defensive coach here at Sparkman, Matt Smith, has really helped me as my talent level has risen tremendously. This was a great

experience with Coach Smith tops by only my dad.”

Lawson is currently undecided about his future in college as he has received six scholarship offers for football and one for his talents as a wrestler. The football offers include schools representing NCAA Div. II and III with an additional offer from a NAIA school. Lawson said he plans on studying education with his dream of becoming a coach. As for his football talents the game committee looked at in their selection process, Lawson said of his self-description, “I work hard. I even workout in my garage after practices. I try and eat a good nutritional diet that has helped me become a good athlete. I take pride in that the one area I’ve really improved in is I’m more aggressive in my blocking technique and finish my blocks.”

For White, he played football, basketball and baseball through middle school before concentrating on his desire to excel in football. He will enroll in college in January and the

All-Star Classic is what White feels is a great way to end his high school years. He added, “I’m a leader on the field and try and rally others on the team. I play every play as it was the first play of the game. I feel I’m quick on my feet as I’m slightly smaller than many defensive lineman. I use my hand techniques to obtain leverage and use my strength to make the plays.”

White knows he’s many times under the watchful eyes of the media and the fans due to the fact he’s the coach’s son, but he’s secure with who he is and how he’s proud of the fact he’s highly thought of to be among the elite group of players on the All-Star team.

“This is something I’ve strived for and has always been my goal,” said White. “My dad had players from his other teams through the years make the All-Star Classic and I made myself ready for the challenge. Once this game is complete I will hit the ground running in preparation for college.”

Volleyball match. The Pats won the first two games before Vestavia Hills came back to win the next two forcing a fifth and deciding game.

Final scores were 20-25, 1825, 25-22, 27-25, 15-8.

For the sixth ranked Senators, who were

ranked as high as No. 2 in Class 7-A during the regular season, they faced fourth ranked Thompson (25-8). The six-senior layered Senator’s squad forced a fifth game with a come-from-behind threepoint victory making a

fifth game winner-take-all scenario a reality.

Sparkman (36-12) fell to Thompson 25-22, 19-25, 2520, 22-25, 15-11.

In Class 5-A, the sixth ranked Madison Academy Mustangs were derailed by eighth ranked West

Point (47-15) in the classification’s quarter-final round 3-1 with individual game scores of 25-17, 25-17, 18-25, 25-12.

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Sports prepare women for life, business and beyond MADISON- Traditional sports programs were virtually geared towards male participation, but over the last 40 years female athletics has grown at an unbelievable rate.

The rise in female athletics has also increased the success rate of women in life and in the business world and a recent study discovered nearly 90-percent of women in high-level positions at work have a sports background.

“Being athletic is mental health and important as a major contributor to healthy lifestyles and being successful in the current work force,” said Sylvia Lambert, principal of Bob Jones High and a former multi-sport all-star athlete. “I thrive on the team concept with my administration and teachers as a positive team sets the stage for a healthy environment.”

Those successful in business know when adversity strikes those rich in lifelong experiences in sports can work around whatever comes their way. For women, tackling athletics at a young age gives them confidence, mental tough-

ness and resiliency, all of which are a must to be successful at work and in life.

“The emotional benefits of playing a sport helped me to learn to be a team player and succeed at team projects,” said Merrill Wright, 25, interim director of the Madison Chamber of Commerce and one-time volleyball player and 2013 graduate of Bob Jones High School.

“In sports, once you have that taste of winning you strive to be a constant winner and that emotion has carried over to my working as an adult.”

Gina Turner, Director of Emergency Operations Imaging and Cardio Pulmonary at Madison Hospital, feels strongly about how playing sports as a young girl and into college paved her road to success as a registered nurse and her current position in the field of medicine.

“Absolutely, as sports helped me in many areas as an adult, especially in the work force, as those years of hard work in sports helped me in my leadership role,” said Turner, 45, and mother of three children. “One area that really helps me today is forming strategies. In sports, you come up with

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Merrill Wright, interim director of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, used her experiences as a high-level volleyball player as a precursor of being a business professional. Women who played sports have developed numerous executive skill sets translating into success. sort of a game plan and in the work arena where I am a director of a department I go into a meeting with strategies in hand.

It’s much like what I went through while participating in sports.”

In any sport, at any age, sports teach how to solve problems. When things don’t go correctly you have to think about how to get out of that situation.

The same will happen in everyday life, family or work. Playing sports builds consensus of team thinking and you learn to strive to get better every single day. It’s a matter of pride to be the best.

“It’s the resilience that makes you want to succeed and be a better person, supervisor and employee,” added Wright.

Women have utilized athletics to help succeed in many of the traditional male dominated businesses. For most, it’s not a

physical assertiveness in the work place, it’s truly mind over matter.

“There’s no ‘I’ in team and no ‘I’ in workplace,” said Turner.

Lambert, in her sixth year as principal for the Patriots, continues to be active in athletics as she somehow finds time to run and enjoy cycling. She feels fitness is very important to her well-being and understands commitment to team work at work is a must for success, which she learned as a participant in basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, softball and racquetball.

“I understand positive culture comes from sports and that’s what we have here at Bob Jones,” added Lambert.

In the January issue of the Madison Living Magazine, be looking for a more in-depth look into how sports prepare women for life, business and beyond.

ALBERTVILLE - The James Clemens Jets scored another Class 7A, Region 4 win on the road Friday night. The Jets (81, 6-1) pulled away early from the Albertville Aggies (2-7, 1-6) to win their last regular season game, 49-7.

At six minutes into the first quarter, Emmanuel Sanders ran the ball in from the 35-yard line, untouched, for a Jets touchdown. This came two plays after Chance Starling caught an interception on defense on his own 47-yard line.

The Aggies threw another interception, but got it right back with an interception of their own

to keep the Jets out of the end zone the rest of the first quarter.

On their first drive of the second quarter, the Aggies ran the ball into the end zone for a touchdown with 9:33 left in the half. From that point on, James Clemens would score on every one of their drives.

Jets quarterback Giovanni Lopez had three touchdowns and Danta Snodgrass, Connor Cantrell, Chad Coulter and Sanders each had one.

The Jets finished the regular season as the Region runner-up behind Auston. James Clemens will open their playoff action on Nov. 6 hosting Hewitt-Trussville.

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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Logistics Specialist 1st Class David A. Freeman serves as lead petty officer for the Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory Program or CHRIMP at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.

Camp Lemonnier is the only enduring U.S. military base on the continent of Africa. The base sustains superior service to support combat readiness and security of ships, aircraft, detachments and personnel for regional and combatant command requirements. The base provides stability in the Horn of Africa and fosters positive U.S.African Nations relations.

Freeman’s department recognized him as Member in the Spotlight for October 2020. He is responsible for monitoring all the new and stored Hazardous Material on camp. He also serves as lead petty officer for his watch duty section

• Serves as lead petty officer for his watch duty section at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.

• Monitors all new and stored Hazardous Material on camp.

• Completed 11 deployments -- seven on active duty and four as reservist. and as a training petty officer for camp.

He is a resident of Huntsville.

“My parents were big on rules and regulations of the house,” Freeman said. “Rules, like ‘If the sun is up, so are you,’ shaped me into someone who I feel is very successful in the Navy.”

“The U.S. Navy requires the best to keep our fleet ready for any test that comes before us,” Captain Kyle Schuman said. He is commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier. “Petty Officer Freeman is the epitome of these standards and represents sailors who personify the fighting spirit of America.”

Freeman has completed 11 deployments. “Seven of my deployments were while on active duty and four as a reservist,” Freeman said. “With that much time, comes time away from my wife and daughters. It’s always hard to be away from them. Fortunately, they’re all strong women that support me in all that I do.”

Freeman is proud that he and several family members have served in the Navy. “We are a sailor’s family of several generations,” he said. “It’s the family business to defend freedom, which is ironic considering our surname, is ‘Freeman.’”

“Community shapes the world we live in and the things we do,” Freeman said. “My father has always said, ‘Don’t get into the car if you don’t like the community driving it.”

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Beside the stream of living water

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand

How to make funnel cakes at home Southernplate.com (From April 2015)

There are so many dishes that we forget can be made at home. Some people just don’t realize it, because they’ve never heard or seen it done, and others get so accustomed to purchasing certain things that it never dawns on them that they can make it at home.

There is nothing wrong with either of these, of course, but it does make it fun to surprise your family with a dish they had no idea could come from their own kitchens.

When we first got married, my husband didn’t know that chicken and dumplings or even fudge could be made at home! My family has always had big Southern spreads so his introduction to our family held quite a few firsts for him.

Today I’m going to show you what may or may not be a first for you – how easy it is to make funnel cakes at home. And by “easy” I mean ingredients that you have on hand, a few minutes of cooking time, and you’re done! And just to take the guess work out of it and show you exactly what to do, I’ve even made a little video of actually making and frying the funnel cake. See? It’s like I’ve shown up at your door and made myself at home in your kitchen – only better because you didn’t have to clean anything or change out of your pajama pants :). For the record, I have no problem with a messy house or pajama pants!

You’ll need: Eggs, Milk, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, a wee but of sugar (2 tablespoons), and confectioner’s sugar for sprinkling over them.

You’re also going to need some oil

to fry them in, a funnel, and a sifter of some sort to sprinkle confectioner’s sugar over them. My personal preference on oil for frying these is vegetable or corn. Peanut oil would also work really well but I don’t use it often due to a few of my daughter’s friends having allergies.

To begin with, place all funnel cake ingredients in a medium to large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well blended, this will just take a minute or two. Now you have your batter.

See how easy that was? You’ll want to use this batter soon because if you don’t, it will thicken and be hard to come out of the funnel. If that happens, just add 1/4 cup milk and whisk it in by hand.

In a medium to large heavy bottom skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1 to 1.5 inches. Place this over medium to medium high heat to let heat up.

Check to see if oil is ready by sprinkling a pinch of flour over it.

The flour should immediately sizzle.

If it doesn’t, let oil continue heating for another minute or two and then try again.

Once oil is ready, cover the opening in a funnel with your finer and scoop 1/2 cup of batter into funnel.

Hold this over the hot oil and remove your finger, moving your hand over the oil in a zig zag or swirling pattern but making sure to criss cross over the batter multiple times in order to have cake connect. Continue until funnel is empty and then allow cake to cook until lightly browned on the bottom. Note: as I am creating the funnel cake in the oil, I like to keep the overall diameter of the funnel cake about the size of a plate to make serving easier.

Use tongs to careful flip cake over and cook on the other side as well.

Once done, remove to paper towel lined plate and sprinkle top with confectioner’s sugar. Repeat process until all funnel cakes are fried, plac-

ing each finished cake onto it’s own paper towel lined plate. Sit back and enjoy your family and friends thinking you’re awesome (because you are!).

This recipe will make about 4 – 5 funnel cakes.

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar for sprinkling on top vegetable oil for frying Instructions In a large, thick bottomed skillet, pour oil to a depth of about inch.

Place over medium high heat to preheat while you make the batter.

Place eggs, sugar, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Test your oil by dropping a tiny sprinkling of flour into it. if the flour sizzles, the oil is hot enough. Once it tests hot enough, turn the temperature down to medium.

Using a funnel, hold your finger over the opening and add 1/2 cup of batter. Hold this over the hot oil and remove your finger, moving your hand over the oil in a zig zag or swirling pattern but making sure to criss cross over the batter multiple times in order to have cake connect.

Continue until funnel is empty and then allow cake to cook until lightly browned on the bottom. Use tongs to careful flip cake over and cook on the other side as well.

Once done, remove to paper towel lined plate and sprinkle top with confectioner’s sugar. Repeat process until all funnel cakes are fried, placing each finished cake onto it’s own paper towel lined plate.

How to make yummy Cheesy Baked Vidalia Dip

This stuff is ooey, gooey, cheesy to a whole new level, and the flavorful bites of sweet onion take all of that to new heights. Oh how I love this dip. I could eat it til I was sick off of it, it’s so good.

There are all sorts of recipes with all sorts of ingredients out there for this amazingly delicious dip, but I just streamlined and put together what was needed to make it. In a world that strives to make everything ten times more complicated than it needs to be, I prefer to simplify things whenever possible. Here is my recipe for Cheesy Baked Vidalia Dip in all of it’s four ingredient glory. If you’re gonna watch a little bit of football this weekend or just want something that’s gonna warm your belly, this will do the trick.

You’ll need: Mayo, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, and some sweet onions.

Ideally, Vidalia onions are my go to, but they don’t come into season until late spring so just get a sweet yellow onion and you’ll be just fine.

About cheese: Okay, I know the

Not everyone has the opportunity to just get away alone somewhere. If you are in assisted living, a nursing home, working, in a hospital, physically or mentally challenged or a young mom with babies it is pretty hard to just get up and go.

Even if you can’t get away you can let your spirit, mind, soul and heart drift away. Sit and be still.

No music, no television, no outside distractions grab your Bible and start reading the Psalms just to start. Get a notebook and start writing down things you are blessed with. Stay away from negativity. If you are able write an encouraging snail mail note to someone and get it in the mail.

Did you know God is that stream of living water?

Even when you feel less than jovial you can cry out to Him and He hears you. If you are able to get up and go somewhere maybe do a good deed or just simply smile at someone. This world may be full of confusion, hate, and ugliness right now but friend God is still on the throne.

PRAYER: I thank you Lord for another day of living and use me Lord no matter my situation to make a difference in the world you have placed me in. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

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pre-shredded stuff is handy to have and I’m a HUGE fan of it BUT for this recipe to be it’s ooiest and gooiest, you gotta get a block of cheese and shred it yourself at home. Pre-shredded is coated in anti caking agents to prevent it from clumping and that prevents it from melting together completely when you bake it as well.

HOWEVER, if you just really don’t want to shred your cheese for this or if you already have pre-shredded on hand and don’t want to spend extra money, go ahead and use it and it’ll be just fine.

You only need half of that brick of cream cheese so cut half of it up into little cubes and put into a large mixing bowl.

Place this in the microwave for 30-45 seconds just to soften it. Chop up your onions until you’re tired of chopping up onions.

The ideal here would most likely be finely diced, but can you really see me sticking with it that long? You can use one of those little mini chopper things for this if you want.

Toss your onions on top of your cream cheese. Toss your cheese on top of that. Put some mayo on top of all of that, and stir it all up good.

Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon it all into the dish and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

You can serve this with corn chips (I use the scoops kind) or crackers or what the heck, just use a spoon.

Christy Jordan is a food blogger, bestselling cookbook author, tv personality, former editor at large for Southern Living Magazine, former contributing editor to Taste of the South magazine, and someone who loves to feed people. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition. A ninth generation Alabamian, Christy lives just minutes from where she was born with her husband of 20 years, their two children, various cats, dogs, and a small flock of chickens. Her website, SouthernPlate, has been twice named one of the top 25 food websites in the country, and draws millions of visitors each month.

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You’ll need: Eggs, Milk, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, a wee but of sugar (2 tablespoons), and confectioner’s sugar for sprinkling over them.

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You’ll need: Eggs, Milk, Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, a wee but of sugar (2 tablespoons), and confectioner’s sugar for sprinkling over them.

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Part 2

The history of 300 Church Street

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian

See last week’s issue of The Madison Record for the first part of this column, or go www.themadisonrecord.com.

MADISON - Even William’s wife Sarah Evaline Hafley was summoned to court along with three of her siblings as defendants in a case filed in Chancery Court regarding land sold by her father Alexander Russell that he did not own. The father was deceased at the time of the 1905 case described in Chancery Court Record Book PP, pages 507-510.

When Alexander Russell and his wife Rebecca sold land to Jane Clay and Sarah A. Clay in 1866, he executed a deed that incorrectly identified the land as lying in the northeast quarter of Section 7 when it was actually in the southeast quarter of Section 6 of Township 4, Range 2W. The mistake was not made deliberately, and the Clays had occupied the land without any contrary claims from 1866.

Most likely, Alexander Russell and the other parties though the years did not even know the proper identification of the land location, but a survey by the Clays in early 1905 brought it to light. Of course, the correction was implemented by the heirs of Alexander Russell. Sarah Hafley’s siblings in the case were named as John, Joseph, and Mary Russell, all over the age of 21.

Mary had already been declared non compos mentis, as also shown in the 1880 census when she was living with her sister Sarah in William Hafley’s house. Her situation required that a “Guardian ad litem” be appointed by the court to represent Mary’s interests in the case. Oddly enough, 1905 was also the year that Sarah E. Hafley is shown in the Alabama Mercantile Book as owner-operator of a Grocery and Meat market in Madison.

William Ligon Hafley himself never appeared in a court case, but he did enter into several transactions for land and lots in

Madison. Most of these land deals were for lots south of the Main Street and the railroad. In 1913 he purchased from Seymore Doolittle and his wife Indiana Pocahontas Gewin the original Town Lot #5, where the Hafley House Hotel was already operating. That hotel was also known as the Smith Hotel (from owner A. L. Smith) and as the Bronaugh House Hotel later. Of course, it is no longer there, but for many years until the last few decades, the old concrete steps for the hotel remained on the lot. They too are gone now.

The census of 1910 listed William L. Hafley as a hotel keeper.

His wife Sarah Russell Hafley was shown as a cook in the hotel.

Their daughter Ellie was listed at age 30 with no occupation, while her sister Lellie at age 21 was listed in the hotel home as a seamstress. Daughter Willie L. at age 20 was recorded in the census as a teacher in public school.

Daughters Annie Russell Hafley and Leola Hafley (ages 19 and 15, respectively) were shown as having no occupation. Each of these children were also listed in the 1900 census with William and Sarah Hafley in Decatur, where William was listed as a grocer before moving back into Madison after that census. William and his family had been listed in Madison in the 1880 census, when William was shown as a farmer at age 30 while Sarah was age 25. Only their daughter Ellie had been born by then, shown as age 1.

The Hafley children were found in data on the Family Search website with life spans as: Ellie 1879-1952 (never married), Lellie 1882-1969 (never married), Willie L. (1888-1980), Anne Russell (18921971), and Helen Viola (1897-1969).

From these death dates, it is obvious that Ellie, Lellie, and Anne lived to ages that significantly overlapped Madison historians Percy Keel and Gladys True in the town.

Anne married John Daniel Stoner, first of several generations that continue the name through today. The Stoner family lived in the house at 300 Church Street even after the passing of

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William, Sarah, Ellie, and Lellie, who lived there for many years.

The 1920 census showed Ellie living in the house with her father William at age 70. She was then shown as the proprietor of a mercantile shop. Their nearest 1920 neighbors included the Colliers, John H. Cain, and Shelby Lanier.

The 1930 census listed Ellie (age 47, single, a grocery store merchant) and Lillie (age 42, single) living in a house next to Fred and Ora Wann on one side and Thomas W. Carter on the other side.

Having those families as neighbors pretty well confirms that the Hafleys were indeed living at 300 Church Street by the time of the 1920 census. If William purchased the house in 1919, the recording of the deed must have been delayed into 1920 or later.

The Family Search data shows William Ligon Hafley as not only the son of James M. Hafley, but also as the grandson of John H. Hafley (1782-1858) and his wife Sara K. (1787-1836). The eight children of these grandparents of William Hafley included James Madison, Ransom Harvey, and John Washington Hafley.

John H. Hafley was shown as a son of Conrad Cornelius Hafley (1749-1807) and his wife Mary Elizabeth Meisser (1755-1845).

Their ancestry is shown in Family Search through various lines, with some going back to royalty in Germany, England, the British Isles, and even to Rome, dating back to more than 100 B.C. Of course, it is only royal and noble lines that are documented back past the Middle Ages in Europe.

Today, the Hafley House property is shown on DREAMaps as 80 feet along Church Street and 233.5 feet deep to the east. The Tax Assessor’s website shows that the existing dwelling was constructed in 1950 and contains 2480 square feet.

The tax reports show that the assessed value more than doubled between 2010 and 2018, as did the taxes, so significant improvements must have been made in that time period.

James Rodney Bailey is shown as the current owner. He had sold

have the option to enroll in the Cadet program, which is an eight-week program that introduces them to the game of soccer and teaches them about all positions and how to be a good individual and team player.

The next Cadet program begins October 31st, so get in touch now to sign up your 3-7 year old child.

Webley says that the training they offer students 8+ is catered very specifically to that athlete.

“We have so many testimonies about kids who have never played but really want to try out for their middle school or high school team, so they come to us for some training. They then transform into some of their team’s top players.”

Webley says that new students will go through an assessment to decide which level to start on.

As a parent to young children, I was curious why I would sign my kids up for NOW Soccer in Madison versus a program like AYSO. “AYSO is more focused on teams. NOW Soccer is a training program. We are an academy, and we focus really hard on individual player development.”

Webley shared that every one of his coaches has a high-level coaching license and follows a strict curriculum.

One aspect of NOW Training Academy that Webley is really excited about is the ability for college coaches to log into training session and recruit that way amidst the pandemic. He says that everyone will be aware that

The Hafley House

The Hafley House today

George Washington Wise (center), merchant and son-in-law of Madison’s first merchant, at his store that was located just east of the old Hafley House Hotel along Main Street. it with additional property to the east to Curtis Gene & Denise Ferrara Payne in 1993.

However, Rodney purchased back from the Paynes the eastern portion of the property in 1994.

Rodney has long been an

investor in property of the historical district of Madison, as well as other locations. His mailing address is given as 4072 Sullivan Street, Suite D, Madison, AL 35758, where he operates Bailey Enterprizes.

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coaches are watching, and that they’ll play five players versus five players so that college coaches get a good idea of the recruit’s strengths.

Another neat opportunity that NOW Soccer offers is Webley’s PTMP program, or Private Training Mentorship Program.

This program is for middle and high school students who have their sessions recorded.

“I give video analysis feedback, attend their games as often as I can, provide nutrition plans for how they should fuel their bodies before, during, and after games, and much more.”

Webley says, “We communicate on a daily basis.

I’m pretty much like their life coach,” he jokes.

As for Webley and his background, he tells a captivating story.

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Webley played for The Jamaican National Team.

“Nobody ever played soccer in my family, but my dad lived in Germany for a while and thought that maybe I should play soccer.”

Webley ended up loving it and excelled to play on a professional level.

After moving to Huntsville years ago to begin his career in Engineering, he began coaching soccer on the side too.

He says that he realized that a lot of players weren’t getting that individual attention to their skills that was so crucial for him when he was developing as a player himself.

“The first time I was cut from my youth team, I was so confused.”

He went on to share that a prestigious coach from Brazil noticed him and pulled him to the side. He explained to him why he got cut, and that that coach became his mentor. Three months later, he made the team again, and then went on to play in the starting

line-up and serve as team captain.

“Some of these kids are so talented, but talent also needs to be mentored.”

Webley’s life experiences have all lead him to build NOW Soccer Academy where he feels like he’s paying it forward.

He says that he stepped away from engineering because his passion is working with people, and he wanted to solely focus on soccer.

“I want the community to know that NOW Soccer Academy is a place for everyone. It’s an environment for people to relax and come to have a good time. I want them to play and learn. Everyone always leaves our facility happy. We are a family.”

For more information about the upcoming NOW Soccer in Madison Cadet program beginning October 31st, go to www.now-soccer.com/ programs or call (256)457-3444.

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