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The Mustangs defeated Sylvania to advance into the state semi-finals.

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MVP Awards

Madison Visionary Partners or MVP has opened nominations for the second annual Madison Visionary Awards to honor the individuals who make the community a great place to work, live and play.

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Mustangs survive battle with Sylvania to reach final four

By CALEB ODOM caleb@themadisonrecord.com

The Madison Polar Express Christmas Trees line Main Street in the city’s historic downtown.

The Madison Interfaith Council organized and sponsored the premiere of the Interfaith Day of Prayer at Madison City Hall.

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Downtown Madison to become festive for Polar Express Trees lighting, Wassail Fest this Friday

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com

A Christmas Carol

Just in time for the Madison Wassail Fest, here is a tasty recipe for wassail and a little history behind the popular holiday drink.

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Beasley Brothers

Christmas Time with The Beasley Brothers is back! The show is family-friendly and will feature Christmas classics, modern Christmas hits, and even a few Christmas originals this year.

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Children will enjoy the reading of The Polar Express before Madison Mayor Paul Finley leads the lighting ceremony for the Madison Polar Express Christmas Trees display. will enjoy: • Madison Polar Express Christmas Trees on Main Street – Dozens of traditional and themed trees will be on exhibit. Businesses, municipal groups, students, churches and agencies use over-the-top decorations for their respective tree.

The City of Madison and the

Madison Station Historic Preservation Society are sponsors for the Polar Express. This exhibit will open for viewing on Dec. 1.

Several groups are presenting other amusements at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1: • Madison Arts Alliance will assist spectators in decorating See DOWNTOWN Page 4A

State income tax rebates starting late this week

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MADISON - Reminiscent of a scene from Charles Dickens, Madison dresses up in its Christmastime finery for the season.

Visiting downtown takes you back to nostalgic times for decorated storefronts with silver bells, red holly and . . . if you’re lucky . . . big sprigs of the dark green leaves and opaque berries of mistletoe. (Quick! No one is looking.)

The scenic storefronts decked out in Christmas decor are reminiscent of yesteryear.

Plus, take as long as you need to review the decorate tree in the Polar Express Christmas Tree Trail. On Holiday Card Lane, you can reflect on the message that local artists are convening with the cards, which may be traditional, whimsical or a religious view of the Nativity.

Downtown Madison offers outstanding options that toddlers through senior citizens

MONTGOMERY - Alabama taxpayers will receive one-time tax rebates beginning this week.

The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) will issue rebates of $150 for single filers and $300 for married filers beginning December 1.

“From the very beginning, it has been my belief that it is the responsibility of government

to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars while actively looking for ways to support citizens through tough times,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. “Our country is in the midst of tough times, and Alabama families from all walks of life are unfortunately seeing that their paychecks aren’t going as far as they once did.

Thanks to our unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility, one-time tax rebates will be with our hard-working Alabamians

in time for the holidays.”

To qualify for the rebates, taxpayers must have filed a 2021 Individual Income Tax return, which ALDOR received on or before October 17, 2022. Non-residents, estates or trusts or anyone claimed as a dependent during the 2021 tax year do not qualify.

Qualified taxpayers can expect to receive their rebate based on how they received their 2021 tax year refund, by direct deposit or

paper check. For qualified taxpayers who did not receive a 2021 tax year refund, the rebate can be expected by paper check. The rebates will not be taxable for Alabama income tax purposes.

Other recent tax changes in Alabama include a one-cent reduction in the state sales tax on groceries and a one-cent increase in the state gas tax. An overtime pay state income tax exemption for hourly workers will begin on January 1, 2024.

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MADISON - Jake Poldiak’s pass on a do-or-die fourth down and 16 connected with his Madison Academy teammate the senior wide receiver Jackson Reece like a bolt of lightning.

It was Black Friday at Madison Academy (13-0) and the Mustangs were on the ropes in the third round of the playoffs against their nemesis Sylvania (10-3).

They were down 28-27 to the Rams late in the fourth quarter when Reece made the massive grab to avoid turning the ball over and being forced to have the season end in disappointment.

Sylvania had closed the door on the Mustangs a year ago in the second round of the playoffs with a 48-45 victory in overtime, and Madison Academy was determined to not go down that way again.

It was first down at the 10-yard line for the Mustangs as the clock rolled in a downward spiral.

Poldiak lobbed the ball into the end zone for a receiver that was incomplete, but a pass interference call was made on the Sylvania defender which put the ball at the Ram five-yard line with 54.2 seconds remaining.

A play later, Madison Academy was facing yet another fourthdown situation with time running out.

With the game hanging in the balance, the pigskin could go to only one kid.

And, his name was Ken Cherry.

The senior running back, who had churned his legs up and down the field time after time for See MADISON ACADEMY Page 4A

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Madison Visionary Partners is asking residents for nominations of individuals who are deserving of Madison Visionary Awards. One project that MVP supports is Paws for a Purpose, a project by Madison City Schools to enable all MCS schools to host a facility dog to support students, as shown in the photo.

Madison Visionary Partners opens nominations for Madison Visionary Awards Join Jolly Saint Nick for breakfast at Toyota Field on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the SportsMED Stadium Club! The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host the event, which includes a tasty buffet, photo opportunities, and holiday activities.

The buffet menu will feature smoked ham, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt, orange juice, coffee, and water. For more information, check out www.trashpandasbaseball.com.

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By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners or MVP has opened nominations for the second annual Madison Visionary Awards to honor the individuals who make the community a great place to work, live and play.

This community-building event is also MVP’s signature fundraiser to make a bigger impact in enriching the quality of life for the City of Madison, MVP Executive Director Melanie Thornton said. The event “will celebrate our community’s MVPs,” she said.

The recipients will be announced at the awards breakfast on March 28, 2024, at 8 a.m.

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Nominations will remain open until Jan. 5, 2024. Awards will be given in five categories: Youth Volunteer of the Year, Community Volunteer of the Year, Philanthropic Businessperson of the Year and Madison Visionary of the Year.

The nominee must live, work or both in the City of Madison and must demonstrate volunteerism that directly impacts the quality of life within the community. Activities that the nomination form lists cannot be part of the nominee’s job description or See MVP Page 8A

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STOREWIDE! Interfaith Day of Prayer debuts with people of diverse faiths at city hall

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – The Madison Interfaith Council organized and sponsored the premiere of the Interfaith Day of Prayer at Madison City Hall.

“Prayers were offered for unity in our community, state and world and also for the education and protection of our children,” Carol Walker said. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“Gratitude was expressed that we live in a free country that allows us to pray in public, even in front of a civic building.

Petitions were made for the safety of our community and for blessings on our civic leaders in their efforts,” Walker said.

Madison Interfaith Council intends for the Interfaith Day of Prayer to occur as a yearly event, held on the third Saturday of November each year to correspond with the national observance.

About 25 people attended the event and met around the flagpole at City Hall.

Individuals from differing backgrounds led the audience in prayers: * Baha’í Faith -- Ruth Hiebert, Karen Fananapazir, Brenda Tackett and Caro-

lyn Wolfe.

• Asbury Church (Methodist) – District 1 City Councilwoman Maura Wroblewski.

• Messiah Lutheran Church -- Ana Ballard.

• Restoration Foursquare Church -Jacqueline Critton.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Barlow Blake.

• Grace Covenant Worship and Outreach -- Eugene Folks.

Charity Stratton from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted the meeting.

“It was lovely to see several members from our community come and participate in the event and look forward to seeing the Interfaith Day of Prayer grow as we hold it on the third Saturday in November moving forward,” Walker said. “The beauty of the Madison Interfaith Council was evident as community members from a variety of faith and religious practices all came together to prayer for blessings over our community and its residents.”

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Robert Black, at right, accepts the 2023 Samuel Ullman Award from the Japan-America Society for his work in the Japanese garden at Monte Sano State Park. Brian Hilson, at left, former CEO of Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and now with FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, is presenting the award to Black.

Japan-America Society presents 2023 Samuel Ullman Award to Madison Hospital employee

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Robert Black, an employee at Madison Hospital, has received the 2023 Samuel Ullman Award from the Japan-America Society.

The society recognized Black, who grew up on Monte Sano, for his vision for the Japanese Garden at Monte Sano State Park.

Black followed through with his idea to create an authentic Japanese garden in 1988.

Since then, Black has worked fervently to tend to the park’s specimens like Japanese maples, other plantings and symbolic structures. Black’s dedication has been a benefit to thousands of visitors annually.

At Madison Hospital, President Mary Lynne Wright said, “If you haven’t visited the Japanese Garden, you are missing a real treat and a hidden gem in North Alabama.

Robert and his wife Anna, who also works at Madison Hospital, care deeply about our environment.” Black works in the Grounds Services Department and maintains the landscaping in the hospital’s 25-acre campus.

“Robert has a passion for all things that grow outdoors,” Wright said.

“He will take what I might consider a throw-away plant and turn it into a bonsai, another one of his passions. His knowledge base is incredible, and his care for everything in our landscape is impressive.”

Brian Hilson, former CEO of Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and now with FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, grew up on Monte Sano like Black. Hilson presented the award to Black at the Japan-America Society dinner and

said that Black’s story is “one that demonstrates what brings out the best in people -- what good people do to serve others.”

Creation of the Japanese Garden led to its first Spring Festival in 1992, followed by construction of the original tea house, rock garden, traditional Japanese bridges and a performing arts stage by 1993.

“Robert personally invested countless hours, not only in design but in manual labor to build and maintain everything,” Hilson said. “He did this detailed and hard work by hand.”

Unfortunately, Black’s personal health issues required that he limit his garden work. Between 2008 and 2016, the garden had no maintenance and fell into disrepair. In 2016, the state park manager asked Black to either repair or remove the Japanese Garden.

“Robert, along with then Consul General Shinozuka, Honorary Consul General Jackson and Kozo Matsuda, who over the years has served as project advisor, recognized the garden’s importance and that it must be restored,” Hilson said.

Students in the Japanese Culture Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville helped to complete the work.

Those students continue with maintenance and renamed it, “North Alabama Japanese Garden,” Hilson said.

Individuals and companies, like Toyota and Toray, sponsored the restoration. Kato-San, Abbot of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan, was commissioned to create the park’s entrance sign.

For more information, visit Facebook/North Alabama Japanese Garden.

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The Madison Community Orchestra provides Christmas music during the event.

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Christmas ornaments.

• Madison Chamber of Commerce will work with the Children’s Glowstick Parade and Letters to Santa.

• Children’s Madison Visionary Partners has arranged for Snowflake Alley on Garner Street at 5:30 p.m.

• Madison City Community Orchestra will perform Christmas music.

• Rotary Club of Madison will serve hot chocolate and cookies in the Gazebo.

• At 6 p.m., staff from Madison Public Library will read “The Polar Express.”

• At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Paul Finley will light the 2023 Polar Express Christmas Tree Trail.

• At 6:30 p.m., the City of Madison has scheduled “A Visit from Santa” in the large Silver Ornament.

• The third annual Madison Wassail Fest will immediately follow the lighting of Polar Express Christmas Tree Trail on Dec. 1. Shoppes of Historic Downtown Madison are event sponsors for the fest at sites along Main, Martin and Church streets.

Residents can enjoy samples of our downtown merchants’ best wassail recipes, vote for the best tasting blend, register for door prizes and support the downtown businesses by shopping for Christmas gifts.

• Madison Roundhouse Open

House and MCCO’s Madison Christmas Concert on Dec. 10 – Madison Station Historic Preservation Society will host the Christmas Roundhouse Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Village Green on Front Street. Guests can enjoy hearing about the history of Madison from historian John Rankin and stay for the Madison City Community Orchestra Christmas Concert.

The MCCO Concert will start at 4 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Madison Methodist Church, 127 Church Street in downtown Madison.

• 2023 Madison Christmas Parade – City-sanctioned and coordinated

by Madison Parks and Recreation Department. The parade will start at 5 p.m. on Dec. 9. from Plaza Boulevard down Hughes Road. The 2023 theme is “Santa’s Workshop.”

• 2023 Madison Christmas Capers – Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. on Main Street at the former Hughes Drugstore.

The City of Madison and Madison Station Historic Preservation Society are sponsors. Madison City Community Orchestra will entertain. Rotary Club of Madison will serve hot chocolate and cookies.

Downtown merchants will be open during regular business hours.

The Christmas Capers reprise the legend of ‘Doc’ Hughes tossing live chickens from his drug store’s roof to spectators below during the Great Depression. The chickens

Madison Academy his Mustangs was asked once more to get them four yards.

It was a misdirected play, but the ball found the hands of Cherry who bolted to the right side of the field with a couple of Sylvania defenders charging at him.

Cherry beat the first Ram to the edge and was by him with one more defender trying to cut him off as he strived for the pylon at the corner of the end zone.

The Madison Academy fans jumped to their feet and screamed encouragement as their always reliable running back who seemed more like an eventuality than a possibility put a move on the final Rams defender to dart into the end zone for the biggest touchdown of them all.

When the dust had settled, the fancy scoreboard glowed a definitive 35-28 Mustangs and Ken Cherry had three touchdowns with a 2-point conversion.

This contest was all about the running game as both schools had powerful backs that were difficult to contain.

For Sylvania it was the junior running back Aiden Parham who knifed through the Mustang defense for much of the game on his way to racking up four touchdowns in the loss.

Madison Academy had the two-headed monster of Cherry with three TDs

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and junior running back Joshua Williams who ended up with two scores of his own.

The Mustangs took the early 7-0 lead at 10:02 in the first quarter when Cherry turned on the jets to score a 46-yard rushing touchdown.

Sylvania responded with a scoring drive that was capped by Parham’s 5-yard TD carry that knotted the game at 7-7 at the 4:36 mark of a fast-moving opening quarter.

Madison Academy was using the run and the pass one drive later as Poldiak connected with receiver Mark Drake for a big gain that flipped the field for the hard-charging Mustangs.

With 1:51 to play in the first quarter, Williams carried the ball 16 yards up the gut for the touchdown to put Madison Academy back out front at 14-7.

Parham and the Rams stormed back early in the second quarter with a 44-yard TD gallop that evened it back up at 14-14.

Undeterred, the Mustangs went right back to work, and Cherry’s 9-yard scoring carry retook the lead at 21-14 with 9:58 to play in the second quarter.

Sylvania appeared poised to score again before the end of the first half, but the Madison Academy defense made a stand with a big hit by linebacker Antonio Rice

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had tags attached to their legs, and residents could redeem the tags for prizes in Hughes’ store...and cook the chicken for Christmas dinner.

The custom of Christmas Capers originated in 1925 when George Walton ‘Doc’ Hughes rented the Humphrey-Hughes property at 200 Main St. in downtown Madison.

Doc Hughes opened his drug store business at that location, which he operated until 1972.

During years of the Great Depression in the early 1930s, Hughes started a holiday tradition dubbed the “Christmas Chicken Capers,” according to “Madison Station, Historic Downtown Madison, 18562015” by Madison Station Historical Preservation Society.

On Christmas Eve, ‘Doc’ Hughes threw live chickens from the roof of his business. The chickens had tags attached to their legs, and people could redeem the tags for prizes in Hughes’ store. Anyone who caught the chickens (sometimes turkeys, some people say) received the prizes and kept the chicken for Christmas dinner.

In recent years, the Christmas Chicken Capers evolved from live chickens to rubber chickens with gift cards from local retail stores.

Doc Hughes’ grandsons, Larry and Walt Anderson, will re-enact the legend from the old Hughes Drug Store’s rooftop.

on a third down.

The Rams would eventually turn the ball over on downs and give it back to the Mustangs with 1:42 to go in the second quarter.

The Mustangs were unable to do anything with the remaining time and just went to the half up 21-14.

Sylvania got the ball to start the second half and it proceeded to march down the field with Parham once again.

It came as no surprise when it was Parham who drove the final three yards to tie the game back up at 21-21 at the 6:50 mark of the third quarter.

The first real adversity of the game for Madison Academy came when Poldiak was sacked by Rams senior defensive lineman Ashdon Silver to force the first punt of the game by either side at 5:30 of the third.

Sylvania got the pigskin back and Parham went back to terrorizing the Madison Academy defense with a 38-yard gain on a sweep that took the ball all the way back down to the Mustang 13.

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ball in from nine yards out to give Sylvania its first lead of the game at 28-21 with 1:43 remaining in the third quarter.

Madison Academy went back on the offensive as the game crossed into the fourth quarter with running back Joshua Williams.

Williams gashed the Rams with a 33-yard run that took the ball down to the Sylvania 23-yard line.

When 10 yards were needed, Williams was there to take it the distance for the touchdown with 11:55 remaining in the game that making it 28-27 Rams after a critical missed extra point that was pushed right.

When Sylvania got the ball back, the Rams bled the clock out with a lengthy drive that ended with a punt.

Down one point Madison Academy had the ball with 3:09 to move down the field and score.

The Mustangs went on a memorable drive that featured a one-handed catch

by Jackson Reece and the massive fourth down and 16 conversion that would eventually culminate in Cherry’s carry to glory.

It was a game that Madison Academy fans, students and players will not soon forget, but the beat goes on for this undefeated team that has reached the final four of the 3A Playoffs.

The Mustangs (13-0) travel to Geraldine (121) this Friday to face the Bulldogs for a spot in the State Championship Game against the winner of the St. James Trojans (10-2) against the Mobile Christian Leopards (13-0).

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Finding the Spirit of Christmas

By BRUCE WALKER Columnist

The Christmas Season can intensify the joy or sadness we feel. Many approach this time of year with mixed emotions; Euphoria and depression, healing and hurt, smiles and tears. A few days before Christmas, several years ago, I was dwelling on tragedies, mistakes and the shoulda, coulda, woodas that will torment your soul and drain you of any joy you might have.

Our children are grown and gone, and we have no close family living nearby.

Trying to shake this melancholy, I made reservations at a nice restaurant in town for my wife and me and requested the table in front of the fireplace.

Driving to the restaurant we passed brightly lit shops decorated in Holiday fare and drove by a live nativity scene but none of this lifted my mood, I just was not feeling it. Arriving at the restaurant, my wife and I were ushered to our seats, and I was doing my best to be a cheerful companion to my wife; I know I am not the only one battling life’s disappointments. The dark wood beams overhead and the large cobblestone fireplace along with the flickering candle lights in the chandeliers made this a perfect Christmas setting.

The waiter took our order and as we waited, I noticed four ladies; all looked to be in their eighties, came through the door and were seated at the table next to ours. Our appetizers came and my wife and I asked a blessing before we began to eat. I overheard one of the ladies at the table next to ours say, “This was Lewis’s favorite place, I always think of him when I eat here,” each lady, in turn, acknowledged that their husbands had also enjoyed eating here. When the waiter came to get their orders, they all requested separate checks.

A thought formed in my mind, and I turned to my wife and said, “Let’s spread a little Christmas Cheer.” I told her my

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plan; “I am going to the manager and pay their bill and on each check, have him write, “Paid by a secret admirer.” My wife smiled and said, “What a wonderful idea!” She reached across the table and took my hand; the fog was beginning to lift. We lingered over dessert and talked about Christmas with our daughter and grandchildren, I was no longer dreading the Holidays and I was enjoying this moment.

Finishing our coffee, we glanced out of the corner of our eyes as the waiter brought the ladies their tickets. Each of them had sat quietly through dinner and the conversation was sporadic, as if it were an effort to ‘keep the party going.” With the arrival of their checks, each lady opened her pocketbook, readying to pay her ticket, as each one scanned her bill, she realized it had been paid and then read the note at the bottom of the check, and there was a noticeable change in their demeanor. One of them “coiffed” her hair a bit, another smoothed down the front of her blouse and they all looked around the room trying to discover where “her secret admirer” was sitting.

They called the manager over and tried to get him to tell; he played his part well and just said, “You ladies certainly made an impression on someone.”

Each one was sure that the “secret admirer” was just for her.

As they got up to leave, they walked with a little bounce in their step and a smile on their faces and engaged in lively conversation as they went out the door. My wife and I stood to leave, and our hands instinctively clutched as we walked out the door, thankful we had each other and realizing our blessings far outweighed our burdens. We had found our Spirit of Christmas.

Bruce Walker chooses to see the humor in life’s events. In addition to writing a weekly column, He speaks regularly to a wide variety of groups. You may contact Bruce at bruce@ brucestoryteller.com or visit his website www.BruceStoryteller.com

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There are many versions of wassail beverages, including this “Traditional Wassail”

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - The practice of wassailing is a time-honored tradition that has spanned centuries.

When wassailing, people go doorto-door, singing and offering a sip of drink from something called a wassail bowl. Most do it to spread holiday cheer and wish good health on their neighbors.

The word “wassail” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon phrase “waes hael,” which loosely translates to “good health” or “be whole.” Wassailing remains popular in some communities, though caroling has overtaken it as a way to spread cheer through singing.

Wassail drink was originally made from mulled ale, curdled cream, roasted apples, eggs, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and sugar, according to the holiday customs and traditions resource WhyChristmas. Most wassails are now mulled ciders, which are popular in late fall - notably around Thanksgiving. Wassail was traditionally enjoyed on Twelfth Night (Jan. 5 or 6), but it can be used to toast to good health and merriment at any time during the holiday season.

There are many versions of wassail beverages, including this “Traditional Wassail,” courtesy of “The Farmer’s Almanac.”

The annual Wassail Festival in downtown Madison will be held this Friday. See page 1A for details.

Traditional Wassail Serves 8 to 12 • 5 to 6 large baking apples, peeled and cored • 1 cup sugar • 2 quarts beer or ale • 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half, or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • Zest of 1 lemon • 1-1/2 cups sherry or sweet red wine Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the apples into thick slices, and arrange in layers in a covered casserole

dish, sprinkling a few teaspoons of sugar over each layer. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. (The apples will get puffy and soft.)

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Lessons and Carols will be held Dec. 3 at Asbury Church in Madison.

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By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Lessons & Carols will mark the beginning of the Manifest Advent season at Asbury Church on Sunday, Dec. 3, with services at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. This free annual tradition for the Madison community is a delightful celebration of the biblical narrative starting at creation and spanning the centuries until God was made manifest to humanity through the birth of His son Jesus. Rich scripture readings are beautifully paired with songs of rejoicing to remind listening ears and hearts of the joy of the season. And at the core is a heartfelt invitation to the community to experience the wonder of it all.

“Our hope is for Lessons & Carols to serve as a marked moment of celebration for families and friends in our community during this special time of year as we begin the Advent journey leading up to Christmas,” said Lori Bailey, Director of Traditional Worship at Asbury Church.

“It’s a way we can come together to embrace the presence of the Light of the world who came down among us to shine bright with His hope, peace, joy, and love.”

The 3 pm and 6 pm services will highlight the wide array of the largely volunteer-based music groups at Asbury, including the Asbury Orchestra and Asbury Handbells, along with adult, student, and kids’ choirs. Special soloists and ensembles will also be featured as tra-

ditional and contemporary pieces combine into a timeless celebration for all. Families are invited to experience the services together, and KidsCare will be available for ages 3 and under. To learn more about music groups at Asbury and how you can share your own voice or instrument in upcoming services, visit weareasbury.com/music.

Lessons & Carols will take place in the Building 2 Sanctuary on Asbury’s Madison Campus at 980 Hughes Road. Families are also invited to participate in Sunday worship services throughout Advent as well as in any of the nine Christmas Eve services starting on Thursday, Dec. 21. Additional information will be available starting in November at weareasbury.com/christmas.

HUNTSVILLE – A significant donation from an association of Toyota dealers led to The Salvation Army’s large-scale food donation to low-income families.

The Toyota Lexus Minority Dealer Association provided The Salvation Army units across the country with a $200,000 grant for their 2023 Thanksgiving Day of Service, a food giveaway event. The distribution of food boxes provided food to in-need families who could face food insecurity during the week of Thanksgiving.

A total of 3,400 food boxes were distributed in the United States, translating into more than 20,000 meals, according to Claudia Bucher, Director of Development for The Salvation Army of Huntsville.

The Thanksgiving Day of Service was conducted at 34 Toyota Lexus Minority Dealer Association dealership locations on Nov. 18.

In Huntsville, the Toyota Lexus Dealership’s address is 6580 University Drive NW. The Salvation Army of Huntsville gave away 100 food boxes to selected Angel Tree clients. The boxes contained various shelf-stable food, containing stuffing, gravy, pie filling and canned vegetables.

Each box also included a $15 gift card to Walmart for each box.

“We’ve seen a rise in the

number of families needing help this year, and we don’t want any child to go without Christmas (gifts),” Maj. Richard Watts, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army, said. Last year, The Salvation Army provided gifts to 1,045 children.

In addition, The Salvation Army’s Angel Trees represent children or senior citizens who may not receive a gift at Christmas without assistance or ‘adoption.’ Salvation Army Angel Trees are located at area malls and other businesses and are available for adoption until Dec. 8.

Residents can drop off adopted angel gifts at the Salvation office at 2114 Oakwood Ave. or Parkway Place Mall until Dec. 8.

Gift distribution will occur from Dec. 18 to 20. To volunteer with distribution, call 256-536-5576.

“You can also shop for Angel Tree gifts from the comfort of your own home. Thanks to Walmart, donors can purchase gifts for an Angel Tree through Registry for Good,” Watts said. “Walmart will deliver these items directly to The Salvation Army.”

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Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy will open the holiday season with its yearly tradition, “A Christmas Carol.” Now in its 33rd year, the production of the family favorite is a new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Huntsville local, Cherie Evans, and based on the work of Charles Dickens. The audience can travel through the past, present and future with the miserly Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits and whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long. Show times are Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 1 p.m.; and Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 6 p.m. To buy tickets online, visit FantasyPlayhouse.org/Ticket-Information. For more information, call 256539-6829 or email BoxOffice@FanatsyPlayhouse.com.

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Huntsville Ballet’s 60th Season continues with the timeless classic “The Nutcracker”

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HUNTSVILLE — This year marks the 55th presentation of Huntsville Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker, and once again, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score will be performed by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.

The Nutcracker will be presented Dec. 8-10 in the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.

The production, featuring Huntsville Ballet Company’s entire roster of professional dancers, complemented by a cast of over 80 students from Huntsville Ballet School, will bring to life the treasured story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince.

Together they defeat the Mouse King and his army and travel through dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where they are entertained by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court of magical characters.

“We are extraordinarily grateful to be able to perform The Nutcracker with the Huntsville Symphony

Orchestra. There’s something special about performing with a live orchestra. The audience can feel the energy,” said Huntsville Ballet’s Artistic Director, Phillip Otto. Huntsville Ballet’s opening performance of the season featured live musical accompaniment as will their presentation of Swan Lake, Acts II & IV in April.

The Huntsville Ballet Guild will also host the 12th annual Nutcracker Ball on Dec 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stone Event Center on Campus No. 805 in Huntsville. For more information, visit bit.ly/NutcrackerBall.

Showtimes and ticket information for The Nutcracker: · Friday, Dec. 8 - 7:30pm · Saturday, Dec. 9 - 2:00pm & 7:30pm · Sunday, Dec. 10 - 1:00pm To purchase tickets, visit www. huntsvilleballet.org/tickets or call 256.539.0961, or by email at companymanager@huntsvilleballet.org.

About Huntsville Ballet Patrons from across Alabama and the Tennessee Valley travel to

Huntsville to enjoy the artistry of Huntsville Ballet’s thirteen professional dancers, complemented by the work of pre-professional and junior company members and guest artists.

In addition to The Nutcracker, audiences enjoy the art of classical ballet in performances such as Romeo and Juliet, The Firebird, and The Sleeping Beauty, as well as other dance genres featured in newer works such as Stage Door Canteen and The Tumbleweed Suite. Huntsville Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker affords students from Huntsville Ballet School the opportunity to audition and perform alongside the professional company.

Huntsville Ballet’s performances and community outreach programs are designed to appeal to a broad audience and bring the art of ballet to everyone from the ballet lover to those new to the experience. Huntsville Ballet Company and School operate under the umbrella of Community Ballet Association, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit member of the state and local Arts Councils.

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HUNTSVILLE — Arts Huntsville and The Orion Amphitheater will host the return of Christkindlmarket Huntsville, a free community event. Combining German and European tradition with local flair, the Christkindlmarket Huntsville presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union will feature a unique holiday shopping experience with over 60 juried artists featured alongside a blend of holiday food, drink, and music at The Orion Amphitheater on December 8, 9 and 10.

Christkindlmarket Huntsville offers shoppers the opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind holiday gift, including handcrafted ornaments, decorations, jewelry, and apparel. Juried artists mediums presented at the market include painting, drawing, mixed media, clay, glass, jewelry, fiber, photography, sculpture, and wood.

“We are delighted to bring back this Holiday tradition Christkindlmarket Huntsville for the second year,” said Arts Huntsville Executive Director Allison Dillon-Jauken. “Christkindlmarket Huntsville is a wonderful way to experience the holiday season and support the arts and local arts community.”

In addition to shopping, Christkindlmarket Huntsville will kick off Friday night with Huntsville’s Little German Band and feature live holiday music performed by local favorites throughout the weekend: Winslow Davis, Alex D. Banks

II, Karmessa and Micah, and more (full schedule on the Arts Huntsville website).

“We are thrilled to partner with Arts Huntsville for Christkindlmarket Huntsville again,” Orion Amphitheater Cultural Events Manager Laina Weldon stated.

“Christkindlmarket is a great addition to our calendar of events, and we are sure that our guests will enjoy this unique holiday experience.”

Christkindlmarket Huntsville will be open to the community from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 – from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 – and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. The market is a free event with free onsite parking. The market will also feature German-themed holiday food and drinks from The Orion’s specialty bars and the Church Street Test Kitchen. The amphitheater is located at 701 Amphitheater Dr NW in Huntsville.

Christkindlmarket Huntsville details, along with a full list of artist participants, can be found at www.artshuntsville.org/ christkindlmarket. Info can also be found on the market’s Facebook event page. For more information on Arts Huntsville, visit www.artshuntsville.org and follow @ ArtsHuntsville on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

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Information on Arts Huntsville can be found by visiting the Arts Huntsville website or calling 256-519-ARTS (2787).

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Beasley Brothers plan annual Christmas concert in Madison Dec. 9

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Christmas Time with The Beasley Brothers is back! The show is family-friendly and will feature Christmas classics, modern Christmas hits, and even a few Christmas originals this year. They will perform this year at the James Clemens High School auditorium on December 9 starting at 7 p.m.

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From the ages of 3 and 4, Jackson and Lawson Beasley spent most of their time with toy guitars singing along to anything ranging from The Beatles and Eagles, to the CMT top 20.

Showcasing their unique ability to wrap heartfelt stories in familial harmonies, catchy melodies, and tasteful guitar work, the band works tirelessly to win over fans in the southeast and beyond.

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duties, nor can the nominee receive any monetary or personal benefits from their involvement.

The nominee cannot be a current board member of Madison Visionary Partners.

The Youth Volunteer of the Year’s age can be 21 years old or younger. If younger than 18 years old, the nominee must have parent or guardian’s permission to participate.

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If selected as a finalist, the nominee must be willing to be profiled in “Madison Living Magazine” and attend the awards breakfast on March 28.

Proceeds from 2022 helped in funding Madison-based projects for seven nonprofit organizations. The total of donations was $15,000.

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started carving out their place in the country/rock music scene in 2015 when they scored their first large music festival slot and opened for the iconic rock band, Kansas. They went on to sell out their first show in Huntsville later in 2015.

Since then, they have used that momentum to draw nearly 600 fans to their headlining shows, which are exclusively organized and promoted by the band themselves.

Drawing from classic influences such as The Beatles and Eagles fused with the modern influences of Nashville, the group has found a sound that is signature to them. The Beasley Brothers have released three EP’s and 5 singles of their own, and are gearing up to release a new wave of music drawing from both their north Alabama soul and rock roots, as well as their country roots.

This is the eighth year for the Beasley Brothers to host their Christmas show.

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faith Day of Prayer. “This was a wonderful way to start Thanksgiving week.

We have so much to be thankful for living in Madison, Ala. I look forward to seeing the Madison Interfaith Council grow, and for this to be an annual event in our city.”

“I felt that it was a circle of unity. Although we all were from different

backgrounds, I felt the unity and oneness among us,” Jahanpour said.

“I hope more and more people join us . . . that through us, the oneness of humanity establishes its temple in the world of mankind.”

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Madison Academy played a game for the memory banks with a come-from-behind playoff victory over Sylvania.

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Your Family Tree Genealogy is the study of one’s family ancestry and history, also known as a family tree. The word genealogy comes from a Greek word meaning “family study.” Genealogists have studied the lines of families for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient times. Many records exist of where people have come from. The ancient Greeks believed that they were ancestors of the gods and traced their roots back to ancient myths. Julius Caesar, of Rome, also believed he was a descendant of gods. Kings and queens around the World lay claim to their thrones based on their genealogy. The first records of ancestry were passed from generation to generation by mouth; stories or anecdotes contained valuable information.

After the invention of writing, these records were often written down and preserved; the records were mainly for royal families or wealthy landowners only. Around 1500, more common people began to record their family lineage. Today, in many civilized Countries, it is the law to keep records; government offices, such as the Bureau of Vital Records, are required to keep copies of all death and birth certificates. Government offices also record marriages, divorces, and other family transactions. With the advancement of technology, it is getting even easier to learn about your heritage. Many companies now offer simple DNA testing that can tell you which parts of the World your genetics come from. There are also many online family trees that are being researched, updated, and contributed to by people all over the World. With some time and research, you may be surprised how little you know about your family history. Who knows to whom you might be related!

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By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - Geraldine, with its quiet, rural lifestyle atop Sand Mountain in Dekalb County, will become a frenzy of activity when its Geraldine High School Bulldogs host the No. 3 ranked and undefeated Madison Academy Mustangs in round four of the Class 3A football state playoffs this Friday, the night before the town of 1,000 residents’ annual Christmas Parade.

Geraldine (12-1) will host Madison Academy (13-0) at Coolidge-Isbell Field in a matchup of the two schools for only the third time in history with the Mustangs holding a 2-0 lead all-time against the Bulldogs.

Madison Academy advanced to this round with an incredible come-from-behind 35-28 victory over Sylvania while Geraldine posted an impressive 55-20 road victory over Lauderdale County. Bob Godsey, head coach of Madison Academy, knows both Sylvania and Geraldine are from the same Region 6 and can present another sizeable challenge similar to what his

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MADISON - Both Bob Jones and James Clemens fared well at the AHSAA North Sectional Swim and Dive Meet with both boys and girls squads finishing among the top four with the Bob Jones girls winning the Sectional title. In addition, Madison Academy, with its limited number of participants, finished fifth in the 1-5A Divi-

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Overall, the Lady Patriots won seven gold medals with the boys taking home one individual event gold. James Clemens was limited to just one individual first place finish in boys action. Madison Academy did well winning four top finishes in girls competition.

The Sectional is the lead-in event to the AHSAA State Meet scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2 in Auburn.

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The Bob Jones Lady Patriots claimed the championship trophy at the North Sectional Swim and Dive Meet and advance to the AHSAA State Meet.

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“Yes, they are from the same region on top of Sand Mountain and I know they are a very physical team and we will have to match that physical play,” said Godsey, in his fifth season as head coach of the Mustangs and his fifth consecutive year in the post-season.

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MADISON - Three weeks from now the Bob Jones girls basketball team will be basking in what is known as the “Valley of the Sun.” The Lady Patriots were invited to participate in the NIKE Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. and will be among 128 elite teams from across the country when the action is held Dec. 17-22.

“We are all really excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity to travel to Phoenix and compete against teams from all around the country,” said Jazmine Carr head coach of the Lady Patriots. “This experience will not only help us all grow on the court, but off the court as well. It takes a lot of hard work to rebuild a program and for us to get an invitation to the elite tournament just shows this program is headed in the right direction.”

The team is made up of four seniors, two juniors, three sophomores and two eighth grade student-athletes and is into the current season with a chance to improve on its remarkable 30-4 record of a season ago. What made the 20222023 season an exceptional outing was the fact the squad did not have a senior player on its roster. Carr did a phenomenal job of leading her young squad through her fourth seaSee BOB JONES Page 2B

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playoff efforts over Susan Moore (56-14), Gordo (42-34) and Lauderdale County (55-20).

Madison Academy has been perfect all season outscoring its challengers 643-149. Those statistics equal out to scoring 49.4 points per game and allowing just 11.4 points to each opponent. All of the impressive play all season long was almost a forgotten effort in last week’s classic battle against the Sylvania Rams.

Down 28-21 into the fourth quarter, the Mustangs scored early in the final stanza, but missed the extra point try thus leaving the host Mustangs one point behind the visiting Rams. The Mustangs’ defense, led by junior A.J. Rice with 15 tackles, held true the remainder of the game and gave the ball to its offense with less than three minutes remaining with a chance to achieve a place among the history pages of the Mustangs’ program.

“We kept playing and knew the game was going to be tough and

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game to lead UAH in the category and scored nine and seven points, respectively.

Overall, UAH shot 67.2 percent (39-58) from the field and 47.6 percent (10-21) from three. The Chargers have now shot 32 percent or better from three-point range in all five games so far this season, while averaging 90.4 points per game.

UAH’s defense provided 18 steals in the contest with three blocks, including a pair from Isaac Chatman and one from Harding.

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that every possession would count,” said Godsey. “We played with poise as we had to go 80-plus yards on the game’s final drive. It was something we practice every week and our kids kept their wits about them and stayed poised.”

The last drive wasn’t easy. The Mustangs faced its two fourth down situations of the game including a fourth and 16 at the Rams 30yard line. Senior quarterback Jake Poldiak (13/15, 179 yards) hit fellow senior Jackson Reece (6 catches, 81 yards) with a pass on a crossing pattern for a 21-yard play, a first down and the chance to live another play.

Then with 20-seconds remaining and facing a fourth and goal inside the Rams’ five-yard line, the Mustangs decided to give their final effort to its most experienced and top performing offensive weapon in All-State senior running back Ken Cherry. Cherry, who ran 182 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries for the game, took the handoff from

Poldiak and began his run around right end and was met face-to-face with a would be Rams’ tackler, but the Mustangs’ fastest player who is ranked No. 1 in Alabama in game speed, used a swift move to avoid the defender and scampered into the end zone for the winning score.

“This may have topped last year’s playoff overtime game against Sylvania and we were able to make the much needed plays,” added Godsey.

“This was an amazing win, a game for the memory banks and a game we all will remember for a long time.”

This Friday, the small town of Geraldine, which most famous citizen was the late singer-songwriter Pat Upton who wrote and performed one of the most enduring love songs of all time, “More Today Than Yesterday” back in the late 1960’s, will come to life unlike any time in recent history to see their team appear in the semi-finals for only the second time against the undefeated Mustangs.

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son as head coach. Now in her fifth season, Carr is looking to her more experienced roster to continue its quest to make it to the Class 7A State Championship Game.

“We have a very tough schedule, including the NIKE Tournament, and I’m excited to see how we compete each game and grow throughout the season,” said Carr.

According to the fifth-year head coach of Bob Jones, the team has

Swim Become an

for the Blue & White as he was a perfect 9-9 from the field with a 4-4 performance from behind the arc.

The Knoxville, Tennessee, native finished with 23 points with a pair of steals and two rebounds.

Tommy Murr contributed 17 points on a 5-6 showing from the field along with a 5-5 mark at the free throw line. Dalton Dodd tallied 10 points, going 4-4 from the field and 2-2 from three.

Jack Kostel and Dane Harding each put up seven assists in the

earned enough money to make the trip out west, but are still accepting donations and team sponsorships to help fund team meals and team bonding activities while the girls enjoy the trip of a lifetime. Funds already raised have assisted in the necessary transportation and resort accommodations costs. The estimated total cost of the entire experience is around $25,000 to visit the 11th most populous metropolitan in the United

States.

Carr expressed her appreciation for funding already raised for the trip, but indicated sponsorships and donations to help the student-athletes are still being accepted by emailing jpcarr@madisoncity.k12.al.us.

“This is an amazing opportunity for these girls and I’m excited for our staff, players and parents will get to experience this one-time opportunity,” added Carr.

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1:38.92, 3. Bob Jones 1:40.67; 200-yard IM- 1.

Christian Wester, 10, James Clemens 1:59.60; 50-yard freestyle- 2. Michael Tretyakov, 12, Bob Jones 21.37, 3. Cade McComb, 12, James Clemens 21.42; 1-meter diving- 3.

Josh Bryce, 12, Bob Jones 271.10; 100-yard butterfly- 2. Alex Kulkarni, 11, James Clemens 52.40, 3.

Quintellis Darden, 11, Sparkman 54.69; 200-yard freestyle relay- 2. James Clemens 1:28.39; 100-yard backstroke- 1. Michael Tretyakov, 12, Bob Jones 52.33, 2. Christian Wester, 10, James Clemens 52.94; 100-yard breaststroke- 2.

Justin Roh, 11, Bob Jones 1:01.29; 400-yard freestyle relay- 2. Bob Jones 3:24.34, 3. James Clemens 3:25.92.

Class 6-7A: Girls- 200yard medley relay- 1. Bob Jones 1:46.58, 2. James Clemens 1:51.71; 200-yard freestyle- 2. Annabelle Jensen, 8, James Clemens 2:00.30, 3. Emilie Tesseneer, 10, Bob Jones 2:03.26; 200-yard IM- 1. Samantha Chan, 12, Bob Jones 2:09.32; 50-yard freestyle- 1. Meli Mbuko, 10, Bob Jones 24.58, 2. Rosa Levan, 11, James Clemens, 3. Renee Drayton, 11, James Clemens 25.70; 1-meter diving- 2. Laurel Hunter, 10, James Clemens 332.50; 100-yard butter-

fly- 1. Samantha Chan, 12, Bob Jones 55.42, 2. Abby Chan, 9, Bob Jones 58.08, 3. Isabelle Park, 10, James Clemens 59.12; 100-yard freestyle- 2. Rosa Levan, 11, James Clemens 55.55; 500-yard freestyle- 2. Peyton Brady, 12, Bob Jones 5:23.53; 200-yard freestyle relay- 1. Bob Jones 1:40.83, 2. James Clemens 1:41.57; 100-yard backstroke- 1.

Abby Chan, 9, Bob Jones 56.60, 2. Emile Tesseneer, 10, Bob Jones 1:00.30; 100-yard breaststroke- 2.

Finnley Koehler, 11, Bob Jones 1:09.33, 3. Isabelle Park, 10, James Clemens 1:10.49; 400-yard freestyle relay- 1. Bob Jones 3:41.33.

Class 1-5A: Girls- 200yard medley relay- 2.

Madison Academy (Caroline Daniel, Amelia Maddox, Bella Daniel, Peyton Deutsch) 2:01.40; 200-yard IM- 1. Bella Daniel, 10, Madison Academy 2:18.18; 100-yard butterfly- 1. Amelia Maddox, 11, Madison Academy 1:00.35; 100-yard backstroke- 1.

Bella Daniel, 10, Madison Academy 1:01.41; 100-yard breaststroke- 1. Amelia Maddox, 11, Madison Academy 1:07.94; 400-yard freestyle relay- 3. Madison Academy (Caroline Daniel, Amelia Maddox, Bella Daniel, Peyton Deutsch) 4:13.48.

Madison Academy sophomore Bella Daniel took home two individual first place medals at the North Sectional Swim and Dive Meet and advanced to the AHSAA State Meet. Photo- by Whitney Mitchell, Madison Academy High

Amelia Maddox signals she’s No. 1 when it comes to winning two individual events at the North Sectional Swim and Dive Meet. The junior from Madison Academy advanced to the AHSAA State Meet with her efforts. Photo by Whitney Mitchell, Madison Academy High

November 29, 2023

THE MADISON RECORD • 3B

Former Madison Academy coach selected for 2024 Hall of Fame

By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com HUNTSVILLE - A pair of high school teammates whose parallel paths led them to the University of Alabama and then to the National Football League are among the 12 athletes, coaches and officials who comprise the Class of 2024 of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, presented by TOC, will be Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Von Braun Center. The class of 2024 was selected by a vote of the Hall of Fame board of directors based on nominations from the public.

The members of the Class of 2024 are: Ron Alexander (softball officiating), Andy Blackston (basketball coach), Greg Brown (basketball coach), Kenneth Darby (football), Annette Fletcher (basketball), Ruthie Hambrick (softball), Kathy Hauff (tennis), Ramzee Robinson (football), Jay Scherer (basketball), Angie Stafford (volleyball), Clifford Toney (football) and Brawnski Towns (football coach).

The Special Achievement Award will be presented to Bobby Pierce, a former University of Alabama player who started the University of Alabama in Huntsville baseball program and later led Troy to four NCAA tournaments. Pierce was 276108 at UAH and had 450 wins at Troy.

For the 49-year-old Blackston, who coached the boys program at Madison Academy for 2006 to 2022, the placement among the most elite in Madison County is indeed a great honor. He

said, “When you have the support of the administration at a place like Madison Academy, when you get to work with highly talented student-athletes and when you have loyal and hard-working assistant coaches, you get to be a part of a lot of excellence. I guess you could say that I am blessed to be getting the opportunity to ride that wave.”

While with the Mustangs Blackston won five State Championships (2007, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2016), three runner-up spots in the state title game (2009, 2010, 2018) along with 11 Final Four appearances. In both 2008 and 2014 he was named the Class 3A Alabama Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year and was also named the 2008 Alabama’s National Federation of High Schools Coach of the Year. In addition to his coaching and teaching duties at the private school, Blackston was also the Athletic Director from 2006-2016.

At the conclusion of the 2022 season, Blackston took the position as head coach at Brentwood Academy located just outside Nashville where he is currently in his second season with the private school and has already established his continued winning ways as his team won the Private School Division II State Championship last season.

Prior to coaching at Madison Academy Blackston’s influence in Madison County was felt while coaching at UAH. In 19992001 he was assistant coach on the men’s team and from 20012003 was the women’s team head coach. He then took the job as head coach of the women’s program at Austin Peay State University located in Clarksville, Tenn. where he remained

until returning back to Madison County with his position at Madison Academy.

“It is such an honor for me and my family to be recognized by the sports community in Madison County, added Blackston, a graduate of both Lipscomb University and Austin Peay, earning a master’s in Health and Human Performance, along with a masters of Theological Studies at Lipscomb University.

He and his wife, Stacy, have two sons, Drew and Reese.

Here are the remainder of the class of 2024 inductees: Ron Alexander has a softball ump in the SEC for 24 years and is one of the most respected umpires in college softball.

He worked the NCAA Division I championship from 1997-2021 and twice umpired in the College World Series.

Greg Brown, aside from coaching his son Kobe into the NBA where he is a rookie with the L.A. Clippers, has superbly coached Lee High School for more than 20 years. He has led Lee to three ASHAA state championships, reached the Final Four seven times and won 13 area titles.

Kenneth Darby, who enters the Hall of Fame alongside former Butler High and Alabama teammate Ramzee Robinson, rushed for 4,674 yards at Butler and became a starter at Alabama as a soph. He was All-SEC first-team as a junior and twice second-team All-SEC. He was drafted in the seventh round by Tampa Bay in 2007, but later became as starter at St. Louis.

Annette Fletcher was an AllCity basketball player at Johnson High in 1980-81 and played on a state runner-up team.

Longtime Madison Academy basketball head coach Andy Blackston is among those selected for the 2024 class of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame. Photo by Bob Labbe She played collegiate at UAH, leading the team in 3-pointers during her career and she still owns seven Charger records.

Ruthie Hambrick, a graduate of Buckhorn, was the first African-American cheerleader at that school in the days when interscholastic opportunities for female athletes were rare.

After graduation from Alabama A&M, she became a slowpitch softball standout, with more than 40 years on the diamond.

She also became an official, umpiring softball and referring basketball.

Kathy Hauff graduated from Huntsville High, then attended the University of Alabama, where she tried out for the Tide’s first women’s basketball team. Tennis, however, was her sport and she played as No. 2 and No. 3 for the Tide before transferring to UMass and becoming the No. 1 player there.

She was ranked No. 1 in doubles in the USTA Southern District.

Ramzee Robinson, who was Kenneth Darby’s teammate at Butler, was a defensive back for Alabama, starting in 36 games.

He was chosen by Detroit with the last pick of the 2007 NFL draft, earning the “Mr. Irrelevant” title. He played briefly with the Lions, and is now owner of a Super Bowl ring as the Director of Player Engagement for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jay Scherer was a high school All-American at Grissom and the 1988 Player of the Year in

Huntsville, while also making All-City in baseball. He played collegiately at Northwestern State in Louisiana, where he was league Newcomer of the Year and named second-team all-conference. He was fifth in the league in scoring and once hit 29 consecutive free throws.

Angie Stafford was a standout in both track and volleyball at Hazel Green High. She played on two state championship volleyball teams, winning All-County and All-Area honors and being named MVP in the state tourney. In track, she won more than six state titles, including three in the pentathlon. She attended Montevallo on a volleyball scholarship.

Clifford Toney was a running back at Butler High in the 1970s and was selected for the AHSAA All-Star Game. He also ran track for three seasons, competing in the 100, 220 and triple jump. He signed with Auburn, and led the Tigers in interceptions in 1980.

He then played five seasons in the Canadian Football League, with 12 interceptions in five seasons.

Brawnski Towns was a defensive back at Alabama A&M, where he set a school record for interceptions, but it was after graduation he made his greatest impact at AAMU. He coached 34 years at his alma mater, as defensive backs coach and as defensive coordinator, with his teams having dominating performances in the SWAC.

Women’s basketball stumbles in first conference contest of season

By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com HUNTSVILLE - The University of Alabama in Huntsville women’s basketball team dropped its conference opener to visiting Montevallo 78-67 at Spragins Hall on Saturday afternoon. UAH moves to 1-3 on the season and begins Gulf South Conference play at 0-1 while the Falcons improve to 3-1 and open GSC action at 1-0.

Jesse Jennings put up a season-high 19 points, going 7-for-10 from the field to lead the way for the Charger offense.

Jennings added three steals throughout the contest for good measure.

Andie Flatgard scored 12 points and Bellah Machen chipped in 11 points to round out the double-digit scorers for UAH. Elyse Hughes was tops on the glass for the hosts with eight rebounds in the contest and she was a presence defensively, registering four blocks.

Montevallo got off to a hot start in the initial quarter, scoring 30 points in the first frame and UM would see themselves in favor of a 41-32 score at the halftime break.

UAH would cut the Falcons advantage to as little as seven points with 2:08 left to play, but the Blue & White would ultimately fall in a 78-67 decision.

Jesse Jennings put up a season-high 19 points, going 7-for-10 from the field to lead the way for the Charger offense.

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Exodus and Iggy Chaudhry (USA) decided to make the world’s largest grilled cheese sandwich. They enlisted the help of their parents and neighbours to create it, successfully breaking the record with a supersized sandwich measuring 1.89 metres (6.2 ft) wide, 3.32 metres (10.8 ft) long, and 7 cm (2.7 in) thick.

Many chess players earn first-ever rating at Queen’s Quest

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – The Queen’s Quest Chess Tournament on Nov. 11, the latest event for Madison City Chess League or MCCL, offered a venue for many players to receive their first raring.

MCCL officials thanked Midtown Elementary School for hosting Queen’s Quest. “We had 134 players. There were many individual and team awards, a great tournament environment, concessions and food from Mei Wei. We hope everyone had a good experience,” MCCL Executive Director Todd Guthrie said.

Place winners in each section

follow, starting with first place and descending in place order: * K-3 Under 300 Section -- Theodore Malak, Medha Prashanth, Aarav Bhaskar, Connor Boyer, Brandon Edmondson, Emilyne Jocson, Greyson Pitchko, Rhema Gosier, Arvin Yang and Nathan Finley. * K-3 Championship Section -- Milan Malak, Samuel Liao, Jimmy McHugh, Ananth Ravishekar, Alandra Jackson, Charlie Saulters, Arjun Sathees, John Park, Junpei Noda and Henry Saulters. * K-5 Championship Section -- Alice Zou, Avyaktha Subramania, Dheeren Pammina, Theodore Piper, Isaac Kreusser, Asher Allison, Jonathan Lam,

Si Cha, Isaac Doyle, Lauren Weisenberger and tied for 10th place: Alice Wu, Noah Sommer, Ronan Price, Annabelle Hsu, Yuheng Chen, Rohin Seal and James Hooper. * K-8 Championship Section -Caden Jordan, Sophia Jerez, Kylie Zou, Mason Park, Samsara Rajbhandari, Cohan Tate, Holland Lang, Abigail Barbe, John Chen, Andrew Tkach and tied for 10th place: Cole Pieratt, Brett Perry, Emerson Phillips, Christina Yang, Vedanth Siva, Noah Hsu, Cooper Meyer and Jack Meyer. * K-12 Open Section -- Esteban Jerez, Nirvana Rajbhandari, Nathan Chiu, Sreehari See CHESS Page 5B

The Mill Creek Elementary School Green Power Racing Team has been very busy lately. They had two races before the Thanksgiving break. In the Goblin Trot in Decatur - car #700 won overall champion, car #750 won 2nd place, and car #775 won 11th place. In Columbus, GA - car #700 won overall champion , car #750 won 3rd place and car #775 placed 15th. “We are so proud of our kids and their hard work,” the school said in a Facebook post. “Thanks to their sponsor, Jackie Smith too!”

Give a hand to Horizon Elementary for holding a glove and hand lotion drive recently. Collections were given to the House of Harvest. Students shown here are sorting donations into collection boxes during the library’s book fair. The drive was sponsored by the National Elementary Honor Society.

Many contestants in the Queen’s Quest Chess Tournament on Nov. 11 were playing for their first rating. The photo shows players deciding on their next move in the tournament’s K-8 Championship Section.

Christine Johnson, second from right, was the 2023 winner of the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest for Madison County and advanced to win the Department of Alabama competition. Presenting her award are Chairman Danny Marr, from left, Post 229 Commander Larry Vannoy and Madison County Commander Mary Long.

Teens should apply now for the 2024 American Legion Oratorical Contest

By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Teenagers in Madison County can share their understanding of the U.S. Constitution by applying for the 2024 American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest.

Madison legionnaires hope that interested students will apply soon and then start work on their research and speech.

“High school youth in Madison County can vie for significant cash prizes while showing their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution in the oratorical contest,” Madison American Legion, Post 229 Commander Larry Vannoy said.

“Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, history of our nation’s laws, ability to think and speak clearly and understanding duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship,” Vannoy said.

The Alabama Department of the American Legion requires that “all contestants must be bona fide students, herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest who are presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state-accredited home school) in which the curriculum of the said school is of high-school level for grades 9-12.” Students must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Danny J. Marr, Post 229 veteran, is 2024 Madison County Chairman. Marr will confirm that all county schools will receive more contest information in November.

Contest rules require a prepared oration, eight to 10 minutes, in English using some content in the U.S. Constitution of the contestant’s choosing.

The oration should emphasize duties and obligations of a U.S. citizen. The contest also requires the contestant to speak without notes for three to five minutes on a constitutional amendment that is randomly drawn during the competition.

The competition’s first level will start on Feb. 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Madison City Hall, 100 Hughes Road. Contestants must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for a briefing.

Madison County’s contest winner will advance to 12th District competition on March 2, 2024. The 1st Division contest is scheduled for March 16, 2024, and the Alabama Department’s contest in Montgomery will be held March 30, 2024.

At each level of competition, winners in the top three places will receive monetary awards. Post 229 will award the top three Madison County winners with $500, $300 and $200, respectively.

Winners at the State of Alabama level will be awarded scholarships of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 for the top three places, respectively. The Alabama competition’s first-place winner will advance to the national finals on May 17-19, 2024, at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich.

“Madison County student Ms. Christine Johnson won the 2023 Alabama State Competition. Our second-place county winner won the Alabama Boys State competition in 2023,” Vannoy said.

The national level includes three levels of competition: Round 1, Round 2 and Final. Each state winner competing in the national contest’s first round will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Participants in the second round who do not advance to the national final round will receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. At nationals, the top three youth orators who have won all previous elimination rounds of the contest will receive college scholarships of $25,000, $22,500 and $20,000, respectively. For national rules, visit legion.org/oratorical/about.

Madison County students should coordinate with their school officials now to participate. These officials can be their principal, career counselor and/or speech teacher. Students should submit a biographical sketch no later than Feb. 2, 2024, to oratorical@americanlegionpost229.org.

“Space is limited in the event. We’re overwhelmed with interest. Participation will be based on the submission date,” Vannoy said.

Officials will notify selected contestants soon after receipt of their biographical sketches. To contact the Commander, call 256-258-8534 or email commander@americanlegionpost229. org.

For more information, visit americanlegionpost229.org, and click the “Pillar 3: Americanism” tab and “Oratorical Contest.”

November 29, 2023

THE MADISON RECORD • 5B

HISTORY 1877 Hertzler visitor’s diary

with John Rankin

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian MADISON - In previous articles there have been descriptions of the family of Dr. John Huber Hertzler, a former Captain of the Union army during the Civil War. His roots were in Pennsylvania, but he moved before the war into Ohio. After the war, he moved to the small town of Madison and bought considerable land on what is now Redstone Arsenal. He then built impressively large houses for his family at each location and became a writer for the Huntsville Weekly Mercury newspaper, under the label “The Sage of Mullen’s Flat.” Mullen’s Flat was the early name of the area near the center of today’s Redstone Arsenal, where NASA buildings adjoin those of the Army near the junction of Rideout Road with Martin Road. The area was named for two Mullens brothers who settled no the land illegally, while it was still Indian land west of the old Chickasaw Indian Boundary Line. However, this article specifically addresses personal diary contents written by one of a party of six Pennsylvania visitors who stayed with Dr. Hertzler about this time of year, during November 5-12 of 1877. The entries provide details about the circumstances and conditions here about 150 years ago, but only 12 years after the Civil War. Apparently, the post-war healing process was well underway at the time. The diary contents were included in a 1975 family book entitled “Jacob Hertzler and his Descendants” by Katharine D. Anderson, a Hertzler descendant.

John Huber Hertzler was born in 1828, West Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He and Anna Garber were married in Pennsylvania in 1851. Sometime between 1853 and 1856 they moved to Clark County, Ohio, where the last six of their seven children were born. The 1860 census showed John’s occupation as “Car. (Carpenter or carriage operator?) on Saw Mill”. The Hertzler family book says that he was a Captain in the Union army during the Civil War. It further adds that after the war, his father, Jacob Hertzler, provided $60,000 to John for him to go to the South in order to do “missionary type work, helping the people who had suffered such a loss during the war.”

It is unknown whether helping the people of the South was truly John Hertzler’s intent in moving his family from Ohio to Madison County, Alabama, around 1869. However, that is what he accomplished. He settled the family initially about five miles from the village of Madison, on land that is now part of Redstone Arsenal. There he built a large farmhouse and barn that became models of innovation in the area. He had another impressive “town” house built in Madison, in the southwestern corner of the junction of Church Street with College Street. Hertzler incorporated the use of elevated metal tanks to catch rainwater from gutters, allowing for gravity-fed running water distribution in the houses. This was much more convenient than hand pumping or drawing water in buckets from the commonly-used cisterns in the ground. His barn on the farm was noted for incorporation of loading ramps that allowed hay to simply be rolled down into a storage area rather than needing a hoist to lift it to the top of a stack from the ground level. Some of his techniques were described in newspapers of the day and in such forums as the booklet “Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama” published in 1908 by The Business Men’s League of Huntsville.

Additionally, somewhere along the line, John Hertzler became a medical doctor. He was listed as a physician in “Polk’s Medical Register and Directory of North America” in 1902 and 1904.

His death certificate and the newspaper obituaries at the time of his passing noted that he was a physician, as did the transactions of the Medical Association of Alabama in 1900. There he was shown as having received his training and education in homeopathic medicine at the University of Nashville. Still, John Jr. died of tuberculosis at the age of 49 in 1913, since his father’s medicines of the day could not cure it. The Hertzler family book includes recollections of a Black

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man who told of being treated by “old Doc Hertzler”. In those days, often the doctor was paid in “trade” by bringing a chicken or eggs that could be spared when no money was available. Dr. Hertzler’s grandson, Harvey Gordon Anderson, as a child is mentioned in the family book as having often complained to his grandfather that he didn’t feel well, so that he would be given a bottle of sugar pills.

The Hertzler book further mentioned that Dr. John wrote articles for the Weekly Mercury, a Huntsville newspaper of the time. Unfortunately, no by-lines providing credits were used in the newspapers then. However, the family book went on to mention that Dr. Hertzler became known as “The Sage of Mullen’s Flat” because of those articles. That lends credibility to the family tradition, since Mullen’s Flat was an area of today’s Redstone Arsenal where Hertzler lived on his farm property. He may well have been writing to provide helpful, healthful, and wise information to farmers of the area. Therefore, it can indeed be assumed that Dr. Hertzler helped the people of the South to recover in many ways from the devastation of the Civil War. Dr. John Hertzler was not only an innovator and rebuilder for the South after the war, but he also hosted guests from Northern states who could likewise expose Southerners to more ideas from the Union territories. In the late 1800s people could visit distant relatives by train with an ease and frequency that had previously been impossible. The railroads brought the country together. An example is seen in the 1877 diary of Henry B. Reist of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, when a party of six visited their Hertzler relatives in Madison.

The diary is given below with minimum paraphrasing or corrections. However, some explanatory content is occasionally enclosed in brackets [ ] in some of the following paragraphs. The visiting party of six departed Lancaster County on October 17, consisting of Henry Reist and his wife, accompanied by John Nissley and wife plus Henry Snavely and wife. They traveled from Pennsylvania for visits in Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The description of their one-week visit here is described in the Reist diary as follows: November 5, 1877, Sunday afternoon, Decatur, Alabama: Came here from Nashville at 2 p.m. As no train went to Madison or Huntsville, we were obliged to lay over here for the morning train to Madison. Arrived in Madison [November 6] and got a man with a team to take us to Hertzler’s [arsenal land location], where we arrived about 11 a. m. It rained all morning, but was nearly quit when we were driving out. We found them all well and at home, engaged in ginning cotton. [“Ginning” was hand labor then, pulling the cotton fibers away from the cotton seeds.] We received letters from home here at this place.

November 7: This evening we were down to the creek [That creek was today’s “Indian Creek”, where it runs through the arsenal. In 1877 it was still called “Price’s Fork”, having even earlier been called “Hurricane Creek” on maps of the time. It was changed to “Indian Creek” in the very late 1800s or early 1900s, while the “Huntsville Spring Branch” of modern times was initially called “Indian Creek” in the oldest land deeds.] to see the beaver dam. It was about two miles away, one mile through dense forest. It was after 3 o’clock when we started. We stopped on the way to shoot at a flock of pigeons [doves?], without getting any.

We found the dam about three feet high, made of leaves with logs and sticks. The dam was at least 125 feet long. The beavers cut down trees up to 12 inches in diameter and floated them down the stream to the dam. The kind of timber at the Hertzlers includes sour wood, dogwood, water oak, white oak, post oak, span [Spanish?] oak, red oak, walnut, sweet gum, Cupalo [Tupelo] gum, black gum, red elm, white elm, shell-bark hickory, white and red chestnut, sassafras, ash, birch, sycamore, beech, persimmon, and paw-paw.

November 9: We are still here enjoy-

ing the hospitality of the Hertzlers in the true Southern Planter’s style. Passing our time rambling over the farm, through the woods and swamp. They have very fine timber, with trees four and five feet in diameter. I never met with such fine splitting wood. The colored people split all the shingles for their cabins and put them on without shaving them. I even saw the flooring of a well bed [bottom of a well to store water, a cistern] made with split boards. Yesterday we went after ducks and got a rabbit and four quail in the afternoon. Frank Hertzler shot a wild goose.

Saturday, November 10: Today we have been to Huntsville in company with Mr. Hertzler on his spring wagon with mules, a distance of ten miles. On our way in, we called at Mr. McCullough’s house and were told by his wife that he was in his office in town. We then called at Mr. Wells, husband of Emma Zell. They also live on the outskirts of the town. On our way in, we met with Jacob Zell, who is engaged in Mr. McCullough’s office, as well as Mr. Wells. We then went to the McGee House and got dinner [“lunch” today]. Then we went to see the Big Spring, which is right in town under the houses [on the bluff].

It is as large as Big Chicques Creek. We then went to the Post Office and got letters from home dated November 3. We then went to Mr. McCommough’s office, which is in the Calhoun House. It is a private residence, rented by the United States as a U. S. Marshall’s office and district courthouse for northern Alabama.

The frescoing of the building was done by an artist brought from Paris. We then started for home, where we arrived safely at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday morning, November 11: This morning at John Hertzler’s house we had quite a sharp frost, the thermometer standing at 32 degrees. This is the finest sunny morning yet since we came to Alabama. Sunday evening: Today we were at Mr. Lanier’s. [Brothers Isaac A. Lanier (1st Lieut., Co.I, 4th Alabama Infantry, CSA), William H. Lanier, and Burrell Clinton Lanier jointly owned a large estate of today’s Redstone Arsenal lands from 1820 to 1868, when they declared bankruptcy. The Lanier land was immediately south of the Hertzler land.

The bankruptcy laws allowed for the Lanier brothers to keep their homesite and some land, but by 1880 Burrell and Isaac lived in the town of Madison. William moved into Huntsville.] They are “dyed in the wool” secessionists, as they called themselves. He had before the war over 100 slaves and 3,000 acres. At present he has about 1,700 acres. We took dinner [lunch] with them, which consisted of soup first, then cabbage and bacon, cornbread, roast turkey, potatoes, and yams. For dessert we had sweet potatoes or grange pudding with milk to drink. In the afternoon the women came also in the spring wagon, we men having walked

over. We came back about dark. These Southern men seem friendly. I would not be afraid to live among them. I think tomorrow morning we intend to start for Washington, having secured tickets at Huntsville yesterday.

The visitors left on the 9 a.m. Monday morning train from Madison for Washington, D. C., no doubt with a new perspective on the ambiance of life in the South. However, the diary continued with an entry about their stop in Chattanooga on Monday, November 12 of 1877.

It is recorded as follows: Chattanooga, Monday, Nov. 12, 1877: This morning we left Mr. Hertzler’s, having been taken to Madison Station by himself and his son. We took the train for Chattanooga at 9 a.m., arriving at the latter place at 1:30 p.m. On the way we concluded to stop at Chattanooga and take a look at the U. S. National Cemetery and Lookout Mountain. We stopped at the Mountain House, took dinner [lunch], then went to the cemetery, where the remains of over 12,000 Union Soldiers lie in repose. The place is kept in good order.

Close by we found the quarters of some 20 soldiers. They were drilling when we passed by. The town has a population of about 15,000. Some rolling hills are here. The principal articles of trade, or that which brings the most money to this town, are corn and pork. There are some fine residences here. Altogether, it is a thriving town. There are three railroads centered here now, and another will soon be completed for travel from Cincinnati to this place.

From the details in the diary, it can be deduced that the visitors did not stay in the Hertzler house in Madison for most of their stay. However, they may well have come to stay overnight in the Madison House in order to assure being ready for the morning train to Chattanooga. Of course, they apparently headquartered for most of their visit in the Hertzler farm house, which was depicted along with the innovative Hertzler barn in the 1908 book of the Business Men’s League of Huntsville, Alabama. They may have even inspected the Hertzler barn on what became Redstone Arsenal land, but to them it would not have been unusual, as it was of the type commonly found in the northern states of the time. The Hertzler barn on the arsenal land was constructed on a slope that enabled hay to be entered at the upper level. When the hay was needed later, it could be simply pushed or raked and dropped down to the lower-level ground entrance for hauling to the point of need in a wagon.

Roof vents lessened the chance of combustion as the hay dried, and that better preserved its nutritional quality for livestock. A photo of both the barn and the Hertzler farmhouse appeared in the Business Men’s League publication of 1908, found in the Heritage Room of the Huntsville - Madison County Public Li-

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 15:15 ESV Bible Gateway This time of year, it seems forced merriment is upon us. Don’t get me wrong, that is great, and many people feel happier during this season.

This is a time when everyone seemingly wants to be kind as there are many opportunities to give. How do you feel in your heart? Rushed, pressured, sad, lonely, or are

you bubbling over with the joy of the season anxious for the next gathering?

Take time to be still.

The reason for the season is of course Jesus so don’t shove him to the back burner. Make sure your children, grandchildren and your neighbors know what this season is really about.

PRAYER: Father, I don’t want to be forced into the culture’s way of celebrating Christmas.

Use me in the places I go to shine for you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God’s Lemonade Stand is written by former Madison resident Becky Miller. Her daily devotions appear on Facebook or at godslemonadestand.blogspot.com.

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Even when we can’t feel it, God is working. Even when we can’t see it, God has a plan.

Those truths are obvious when you look at the x-ray of a child’s tooth.

The baby tooth is easy to see, but just above or below it in the x-ray-depending on the location- you can clearly see the permanent one that is waiting for just the right time to make its appearance. That means right now in your child’s or family member’s little mouth, under those cute chompers, a full set of grownup teeth is forming unseen beneath the gum surface.

That’s just how it is when we are waiting on God’s timing. We don’t understand what we cannot see.

Imagine the 400-year span that passed between the Old Testament and New Testament, between Malachi and Matthew.

The people were waiting for the Promised Messiah. They had pictured it in their minds, had hopes of deliverance. As time dragged on and on, He seemed like He would never come.

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

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Phillip Tabernacle Primitive Baptist 930 Balch Road

Church of Christ Hughes Road at Gooch Lane

LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran 660 Gillespie Rd

Skyline ABA Baptist 586 Slaughter Road

The Church of Christ on the Highway 7594 Wall Triana Hwy.

Lamb Of God Lutheran 11716 County Line

Grace Baptist 122 Walnut St. Greenbrier Baptist 7939 Greenbrier Road Haven Baptist 1840 Slaughter Rd.

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Hope Church 1661 Balch Road

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METHODIST Asbury Church 980 Hughes Road

Monrovia Church of Christ 595 Nance Road

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St. Paul United Methodist Church 620 6th Street

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LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE - The Living Christmas Tree is a choral and orchestral presentation of Christmas music presented by First Baptist Church of Huntsville since 1984. It’s a spectacle of sight and sound including thousands of lights that brings a 39-foot Christmas tree to life. The presentation includes over 150 singers, a 50 piece orchestra and special guests. The Living Christmas Tree will be held Dec. 14-17. For more information on this year’s Living Christmas Tree go to www.fbchsv.org/ lct.

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ple were outside waiting. And wondering why it was taking Zech so long. When he came out, in a Bible version of charades he tried to explain all that had transpired.

When his time of service was completed, Zechariah returned home to tell Elizabeth what had happened.

Well, actually, he couldn’t tell her anything. Gabe had taken Zechariah’s voice when he doubted the angel’s words.

What great tidings for Elizabeth!

Life-altering, mind-blowing news.

But she had to wait again nine more months for it to come to pass. She was trusting that her heavenly Father was forming/shaping this treasure inside her heart and womb, even though she couldn’t see how.

Join me on the pages of the first chapters of the books of Luke and Matthew. Let’s soak up all we can.

Put yourself in the sandals of real-life people and walk through the true story of Christmas. Let it encourage you that while you are waiting, God is working.

take place after Jesus died and rose from the grave. He knew exactly what He was doing.

One of my favorite “waiting on God’s perfect timing” stories starts off the Christmas season. The book of Luke begins with an older priest named Zechariah who had served the Lord all of his life. He and his beloved Elizabeth had walked faithfully and uprightly for all to see.

But they had no children.

Once, when Zechariah’s division was chosen to serve in the temple, he had an unexpected visitor: Gabriel, an angel of the Lord. According to the Life Application Study Bible, “There were about 20,000 priests throughout the country at that time. The priests were divided into 24 separate groups of about 1,000 each, according to David’s directions in 1 Chronicles 24.” We can see it was not by chance Zechariah was chosen on that special day.

The well-past-child-bearing-years couple had waited decades for their prayer to be answered but they continued to be faithful. Zechariah was serving the Lord while he was waiting and trusting His plan.

I’d like to mention here that Zechariah still went to church (aka the temple) even though his life had not worked out as he had hoped. When you miss church, you miss fellowship. You miss encouragement. You miss singing to the Lord. You miss praise. You miss prayer.

While Zechariah was burning incense inside the temple and Gabe was sharing his good news, the peo-

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MORMON The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1297 Slaughter Road

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Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian 3726 Pryor Road

Light of Christ Center 4208 Holmes Avenue NW

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Jesus Ministries 331 Landess Circle, Ala.

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