Honoring ourPatriots
GRAYCEMETERY -BennyHannah,throughthe Sonsof the AmericanRevolution,hasbeen working to honor and immortalizeRevolutionaryWarveterans buried inNorth Alabama cemeteries.Hecontinueshisworktopasson historywithhiscemeteryrestoration efforts, includingonehe isworkingto restoreinMadison. The GrayCemetery isoneofHannah’scurrent projects andwhere acelebratoryceremonywillsoonbetakingplace.Itislocated offof BalchRoadnear theGillespieRoad intersection, and wasformerly used by theCumberlandPresbyterian Church thatsaton thepropertyuntilthelate1920s.So faronepatriot, John Gray, hasbeen confirmed to beburied there,andHannahsuspectsthere couldbeanothertwopatriots.Hannah haspartnered withlocalhistorian and volunteercemeteryrestorer JohnRankintoclean, restore, and maintain thecemetery.Hannah is picturedabove working torestorethegravesiteofanAmerican Revolution Patriot andhis wife at thehistoriccemeteryonSaturday. Youcan readhisstoryand of thevolunteerswhoare strivingtorestore honor to our localPatriots’ memories.
ByGREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON –A community eventto celebrateIndependenceDayissetto goonthis evening, July 3, at Dublin Park.
TheannualStarSpangledCelebrationwillopen at 5p.m. and continue to 9p.m. whentheskywillbe filled withbrightandintense fireworks. MadisonParksand RecreationDepartmentisthesponsor forthepatriotic event.Dublin Park,8324Old MadisonPike, ishostingthecelebration.
TheStar Spangled Celebration, whichisfreetoattend,willinclude live music,foodtrunks,inflatables and fireworks. FestivalgoerscanvisitDublinSoccer Fieldno. 1forperformances by bandsthatare popularinthearea. Theband,Redstone Avenue,will openthemusicand keep theupbeat toneuntil 7p.m.
The2024CityofMadisonStarSpangled Celebration will be heldonJuly3atDublin Park.The event will openat 5p.m.and end with fireworks atapproximately 9p.m. See CELEBRATION Page 8A
ByMARIARAKOCZY maria@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON –TheMadison City Council hosted alistening session at last Wednesday’sworksession. They welcomedinputfrom Madison residentsonprojectstobe includedinthe city’s budget for fiscalyear 2025.
“In listeningthroughtheCivic AwarenessAcademy, oneof the suggestionsthatcameoutof that is ‘We’d kind ofliketobepartof the budget process,’” statedMayor Paul Finley.“Thisis suchapositive thingtobe ableget informationfrom youguysand inturn, be ableto work onourmission statement whichistotakewhatyou give us in revenuesand provide excellentservices foryourquality oflife,and that’swhatthegoal is.” Citizens receivedtwo minutes perperson tobringtheirideas andconcerns forthe 2025 budget beforethecouncil.
Among thoserequests were ones forsidewalks,roadmaintenance,and increased funding for thelibrary.
ConnieChow, Deputy Director of the Huntsville-MadisonCounty PublicLibrary,requestedanadditional$27,500from the city forthe MadisonLibrary.Accordingto Chow, increased fundingis needed inordertomeetthedemand forincreased programming at the Madison branch.
“MadisonLibrary isthe busiest branchoutofour tenbranches in the county.Inthe past year, thebranchhas checkedoutalmost 800,000itemsto usersand had 245,000visitors. This has been a5%growth since theprevious year,” said Chow. “Iask that youcontinue yoursupportofthe library budgetalong withthe necessary increase to coverthe growthinthe services andpopulation we serve.”
ManageroftheMadisonLibrary Katie Mooreadvocated for thefunding as well, “Pleasecontinuehelpus providethisamazing resource fortheentirecommunity by maintaining thelibrary’s funding.”
Multiple citizens requested for the city to mademorewalkable.
“I’d likethecity tobe alotmore walkableand bikable,”saidone citizen.
“Itneeds tobe morewalkable andmorebikable. Our neighborhoodsaresortofisolated, especiallyforour kids after schools or whatever.Theycan’tgo froma neighborhood that’sright next to eachotherwithout crossing abig street. Theyshould bemoreinterconnected,”addedanother.
One citizenspecificallyasked forimprovements to Hardiman
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Budget Continuedfrompage 1A road suchasturnlanes into moresubdivisions andsidewalksthatwould maketheareasafer for pedestrians andeasier for residentsofthenearby subdivisionstoaccessthe restaurantsand retail on CountyLine Road.
“Wehaveadangerous areaoffofHardiman Road forour childrenand pedestrians.Wehaveno sidewalks.Wehavedeep ditches,” shesaid.“We have aDaisyLane Gifts. We have aDairy Queen. Both of thoseare business thatpeople would walkto andaccess fromHardimanRoadif they could. We’vealso had trafficaccidentscomingoutofDairy Queen. Thereare not turn lanescoming into subdivisionsorintothose businesses.”
Therewasalso arequest formaintenanceofexisting infrastructure.
“I’veseen alotofimprovement in Madison. However, when we improve, when we make
newthings,sometimes we forget about the older things,the thingslike neighborhoodstreets. We’reseeing lotsof streets thatare goingindisrepair wherethere’s largepitsin the roadorlargepatches thatnever getbackand touchedup,” said aresidentof District 4. “So, while we makebudget for newstuff, Iwouldliketo seesome of the older stuff takencareofinthatway.”
After thelistening session, department heads presentedupdates on current projectsand proposedprojects forthe FY 2025 budget.Someof those projectsincludedconstruction of atrafficsignal at BurgreenandHardiman Roads,Wall Triana and GoochRoad signal and sidewalk,and Balchand GoochRoads roundabout. Adraftofthebudgetwill gooutinabouttwo weeks todepartmentheadsinthe city andMayorfor review, then the financecommittee andcity council.
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Honoring ourPatriots
BennyHannahand agroup
of volunteers have been honoring the memory of localpatriotsbybringing cemeteries back to life
ByMARIARAKOCZY
maria@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON –BennyHannahdoesthe impossible.Hebringscemeteriesback to life.
Heraisesold, forgottencemeteriesfrom thedeadandwiththem,thememoriesof those buriedthere.
Hannahdoeshis work throughhis membershiptotheSonsoftheAmerican RevolutionandspecificallyseekstohonorandimmortalizeRevolutionary War veterans buriedinNorthAlabamacemeteries.
Hannahhasbeen amemberof the Tennessee ValleyChapterSonsoftheAmerican Revolution formorethan adecade since2013.Hejoinedafterhisbrotherin West Virginia researchedtheir family’s genealogy and foundthreeor fourancestorsconnectedtothe Revolutionary War. Afterhisbrotherjoinedtheorganization in West Virginia,Hannahsoon followed suitinAlabama.
Duringhistimewiththeorganization, hehasservedin anumberof leadership rolesincludingsecretary,VicePresident, andPresidentfrom2021-2022 forthe Tennessee ValleyChapter.Healsoservedas secretary at thestatelevel,andcurrently, heservesas VicePresident forthestate. Heisexpectedtoserveasstatepresident startinginthespringofnext year.
His volunteer work withtheSARbegan inthelocalschools,teachinghistoryto the younger generations.
“I was firstofallencouragedbyalotof theirprogramsinschoolssupportinghistoryandpatriotismandeducation, which isourcoreprinciples of what we work withtheSARandespeciallygettingkids backtolearning abouthistory again,” saidHannah. Today, hecontinueshis work to pass onhistorywithhiscemetery restoration efforts.
“During my presidencyofthe chapter is when Ireallygot involvedin wanting todothese gravemarkings and recognizingourpatriots whoparticipatedinthe Revolutionary War. We have alot who flowedthroughthisarea.Somestayed andpassed away here. Some wentonto Arkansas[and] Texas,”saidHannah.
Hisinterest in cemetery work began whenheencounteredSARmembers from NewYorkwho were doingcemetery restorationandsecuringhistoricalmarkers forRevolutionary Warveteransintheir state. Hannah sawitasa greatprojectto bringtothemanyhistoriccemeteriesin Alabama.His work nowincludes restoringentirecemeteriesanderectinghistoricalmarkers forRevolutionaryWar veterans buriedthere. Hannah workswith agroupof about
The Tennessee ValleyChapterSonsoftheAmericanRevolution recentlygatheredat theRussell CemeteryinSomervilletounveil thenew PomeroyPatriotBurialsHistoric Roadside marker. The markeridentifiesRevolutionaryWar PatriotElectiousThompson, who is buriedatthe cemetery.
Newappointments,City Hall andToyota Fieldupgrades focusof city councilmeeting
ByMARIARAKOCZY
maria@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -TheMadisonCityCouncilputthestampof approval on several boardappointmentsatthe June24city councilmeeting.
BrentBolander wasappointedtoSupernumerary 2PositionontheZoning BoardofAdjustmentsand Appeals for atermstarting June25,2024andending December31,2027.
“ImetBrentBolanderwhenhe went totheCivic AwarenessAcademy, andhe isusingthisasanopportunityto getinvolvedinthecityas TraciGillespieand Mayoractuallysetupthiscommittee or programtodoso,andopportunity,and Ithinkhe wouldbe afabulousaddition totheZBA,”saidCouncilwoman Maura
Wroblewski at hisnomination. Maura Wroblewski wasthen appointed by acclamation as Madisonliaisontothe Huntsville-MadisonCountyEmergency Management Agency.
In alastminute additiontothemeeting’s agenda,StacyTidwell, alocalprofessionalinthehealth fieldwithspecial needsexperience,was appointedtoPlace 8ontheMadison CityDisability Advocacy Board. Laterinthemeeting, progress was made toward preparing ToyotaField for the clubhouseaddition. Thecouncilapproved aproposal fromAmiriEngineeringCorp. forsubsurfaceexplorationanda geotechnical reportintheareaofthenew clubhousealongthirdbaseline.The work includes“recommendationsastothe
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BennyHannah worked with asmall groupof volunteersonSaturdaytoclear out the overgrown GrayCemeteryinMadison. Oncecomplete, thehistoric formerchurchgraveyardwill beaccessibletothepublic. Youcan readmoreabout itin theJuly issue of Madison Living Magazine (www. madisonlivingmagazine.com).PhotobySusan Few
SCHOOLS
CongratulatingMacySmith,“Teacher of theYear” atJourney MiddleSchool, areherfamilymembers: Lyndon Lovelace,frontfromleft,andFlorenceWeatherly.HaroldSmith, backfromleft,EriaWilliams,MacySmith, Jared Smith, Harold SmithII,AshleyLovelace,MacyLovelaceand Jarvis Lovelace.
JourneyMiddle School selectsMacy Smithastheir first ‘Teacher of theYear’
ByGREGG PARKER
gregg@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON –In her classroom,MacySmith observestheGolden Rule by treatingstudentswith kindness,empathyand respect thesametreatmentshe wants.Smithis “Teacherofthe Year” at JourneyMiddleSchool.
In2003,Smith first taughtkindergartners withMadisonCountySchools forseven yearsandthenwithsecond-graders for7.5 years.
In2017,“Itook aleapof faith by accepting atemporaryposition(which changedtopermanent)as schoolcounselor at Heritage ElementarySchool,” Smithsaid.
In2021-2023,SmithtransitionedtoLibertyMiddle Schooltocontinuedevelopmentofcounseling skillswiththatage group.
“TheexperiencethatI gained at bothHeritage andLibertyprovedinvaluablewhen Iwasselected (forthe)openingteam at JourneyMiddleSchool,” shesaid.
“I wasexcitedtobring my passion forschool counselingto anew group ofstudents,”Smithsaid.
While at Heritage, Smithsponsoredthe Patriotic Troop,thetelevised “MorningShow”and facilitatedduringimplementationofLeaderinMe.
While at Liberty,she wasa memberoftheAccreditation Team.
“Myphilosophyof teachingisthateverystudentdeserves anurturingandinclusive space at school(to)thrive, grow and flourish,”Smithsaid.
“Ibelieveby providinga supportive environment, Icanhelpempowerstudentstoachieve academic excellence,developessentialsocial-emotionalskills andhelpdiscovertheir uniquepotential.”
As acounselor,buildingtrustandcreatinga welcomingenvironment iscrucial forfosteringa positive andsupportive atmosphere, shesaid.“To achieve this,Istriveto create asafeandnon-judgmentalspace wherestudentsfeelcomfortableand valued.”
“Studentscandevelop asenseoftrust andconfidenceinme,allowing themtoopenupandshare theirconcernsandfeelingsfreely.”
“This approach notonly helpsstudentsfeelmoreat easebutalsoenablesme toprovidemoreeffective guidanceandsupport,” Smithsaid.
Duringher inaugural year at Journey,Smith experienced resounding successin buildingstrong relationshipswithherstudents.“Learningalongside newstudentshasbeena truejoyforme,”shesaid.
She grew upinBallplay, acharmingcommunitynearGadsden.Smith earned abachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducationfromAthens State University. AtUniversity ofWestAlabama, she receivedmaster’sandeducationspecialistdegreesin schoolcounseling.
“I’mproudtocelebrate 34 yearsofmarriageto my wonderfulhusband, HaroldSmith,”Macysaid. Harold, aTest/Fabrication
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On This Dayin History
1863-BattleofGettysburgended Followingthree days of intense fighting—casualtiesnumberedmorethan50,000—theBattleofGettysburgended on this dayin1863 with avictory forthe Unionforces andwas seen as aturningpoint in theAmericanCivil War.
Grillinglike apro
Simpletipsformoreflavorfulgrilling
BySTAFFREPORTS
MADISON -Grillingissometimes described asanartform. Many skilled grillmastersareatestament tothatassertion,andit’s apparentto anyone whoenjoys grilledfoodsthat some whomanthe grillhave aknack forproducing flavorfuldishes.
Though grilling requires alittle trialanderroronthepathtobecoming ago-to grillmaster, there are somesimplestrategiesanyonecan employtoproducemore flavorful finishedproducts.
·Dry rubfoodsbeforeputting themonthe grill.Grilling enthusiasts maydebateif adry rubora marinadeisbest forgrilled foods, andthatback-and-forthmayneverproduce adefinitive answer.The choiceofdry rubormarinadeis ultimatelyuptothecook, buta dry rubcanbemoreconvenientbecause itcanbe appliedshortlybeforefoods areplacedonthe grillwithoutsacrificing flavor.Manyrecipescall for foodstomarinate forseveralhours
or even overnight.Both dryrubs andmarinadescanimprove the flavorprofile,butthe formercan do so withouttoomuchplanningahead oftime.Dry rubsalsotendtobe madewithingredientssuchassalt, pepperandbrownsugar thatmany peoplealreadyhaveathome,adding totheconvenienceofthis approach thatcanenhance flavor withouttoo much effort.
·Oilthe gratesbeforecooking. Similartoutilizing adry rubwhen cooking,oilingthe grillgrates can add flavorandmakegrillingmore convenient. Variousonline grillingexpertsand forumsadviseusing asilicone brushtoapply anoil with ahighsmoke point(thesmoke pointisthetemperatureatwhich theoilwill begintosmoke). The online grilling resource4thegrill. comnotesthatcorn(smoke point 450F)andpeanutoil(440 F)arebetterthanextravirginolive oil(410 F) whenoilinga grill grate. Theoil appliedtothe gratecan add some additional flavor,and alsocreatea nonsticksurfacethatensures food
is nottornapart whileit cooks over anopen flame.
·Bringmeat to room temperature. Oneofthe keys tosuccessful grillingisto ensurefoods cook evenly. Prior to grilling meat,takethemeat outofthe refrigerator roughly20to 30minutesbeforeyou intendtoput it overa flame. This allows themeat to reachroomtemperature, which inturnincreasesthe likelihoodit will cook evenly.
·Cookwithwood. Theculinary experts at Williams-Sonomanote thatwoodcanbe usedtoadd flavor to grilled foods. Williams-Sonoma recommendssoaking wood chips, herbs,orgrapevine cuttingsfor 30 minutes andthendrainingbefore usingwith acharcoalgrill. Avoid soaking woodoraromatics when grillingon agas grill, as doingso canmakeitdifficulttoignitethe grill. Grillingis askillthatanyonecan developovertime.But evennovices canemployafew strategies toincrease the flavorprofileof theirnext mealcooked overan open flame.
InterestingfactsrelatedtoIndependenceDay
BySTAFFREPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Americanscelebrate IndependenceDayevery July 4. Theholidayhasbecome synonymouswithsummerfun,as grand fireworksdisplays andbackyard barbecuesareintegralcomponents ofmanypeople’s July 4celebrations. AsAmericansand residentsof theUnitedStatespreparefor some festive Fourthof July celebrations,
theycan keep theseinteresting facts relatedtoIndependenceDay in mind.
·Therehavebeenmanyiterationsofthe American flag.The American flag hasbecomeaniconic symboloffreedom recognized acrossthe globe since theUnited Statesdeclaredtheirindependence fromGreat Britainin1776.Butfew July 4celebrants mayknowthat thecurrent versionisthe27thiterationoftheAmerican flag.According totheU.S.Chamberof
Commerce,thecurrent version of the flag officiallybecame the flag on July 4,1960.
·MorethanhalfofallAmericans ownanAmerican flag.A 2023poll from WalletHub foundthat57percent of Americans ownanAmerican flag.And that’snot the only wayAmericansshowtheirnationalpride,asthesamepoll foundthat roughlyone inthree Americans intendedtopurchasepatriotic merchandise forJuly4.
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By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON –Madison Station Historical Preservation SocietyorMSHPS is celebratingits40th anniversary andreflecting on itsorigins, legacy traditionsandcontinuation of thetown’sheritage.
On January24,1984, citizens mettodiscuss founding a‘historicalsociety’for theCityof Madison. The‘society’heldits first meetingonFebruary 23,1984. Thegroup then elected charterofficers on March 22,1984. On March 28,1984,the “MadisonCounty Record” newspaperstated thatMadison Station Historical Preservation Society metonMarch 22,1984, “for thepurposeofpresentingtheArticlesofIncorporation.” Thegroup intended“to promoteinterest intherenovation, rehabilitationandpreservationof historicalproperties of allkindswithin theCityof Madison.”
One chartermember, Dennis Vaughn, is stillactive in MSHPS andhosts the organization’s summer picniconhisfront lawn on FrontStreet. Vaughn alsoserves on variousmunicipal committees andwith civic groups.
To commemoratethe society’s40th anniversary,Phillip Rigsby submitted aresolutionwiththe AlabamaHouse of Representatives. Rigsbyserves
asAlabama State Representative forDistrict25.
Theproclamation commendsthehistoricalsociety forreaching its40th anniversary andcelebrates itsfour decadesof invaluablecontributions to Madison.MSHPShas playedapivotal role “to alluretouristsand visitors,activelycontributing totherevitalization of MadisonStation,”the resolutionstates. Throughthe years, the society hassponsoreda “TourofHistoricHomes” with owners openingtheir houseson Front, Martin, MapleandChurchstreets.
Individualmembers have mentored Boy Scouts pursuing theEagle rank andGirlScouts workingtoearnthe Gold Award.
During theChristmas season,society members coordinatea full slate of events,suchasthe Madison PolarExpress ChristmasTreeTrailand ChristmasCapers,asentimentaltradition. In 2020, Madison Station HistoricPreservation Societyentered apartnershipwiththeCityof Madisonto foster mutual stewardshipofthe Roundhouse.The Roundhouse containsmostartifacts that thesociety owns,includingdocuments and photos.(madisonal.gov) Formoreinformation, visit historicmadisonstation.comor Facebook/ Madison Station HistoricalPreservation Society.
State Representative Phillip Rigsby, Alabama District25, presents aHouse ResolutiontoDebbie Overcash, President
Preservation Society.
ByGREGGPARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON– Themotto forCalypso Vision,the featured groupat “Sounds of Summer” on July 11, revealstheir music’s genreand the band’s outlook.
“ABetterAttitude fromAnother Latitude.”Theirmottoshows devotiontolight-heartedgoodtimes, seasonedwith aheavydose of Parrot-headstyle.Muchoftheirmusic pays homage tothelate JimmyBuffett.
ThisSoundsof Summerconcert seriesstarts at 7p.m.and willend about9 p.m. Theevent isfreeto attend.
Calypso Vision is nonewcomerto entertaining peopleinMadison.In yearspast,thebandplayed at the ‘GazeboConcerts’held on Front Street at theMadisonGazebo.Now, the groupwillshareitsmusicinthe different venueofHomePlace Park.
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Formed adecade ago, CalypsoVisionbrings anaudiencethe relaxed beachfrontspirit, anda “gumbo mix”ofBuffett-styletropicaltunes andclassic rock.Thebeachparty willbe readytogowithplentyof fun andsurprises.
CalypsoVision’s fullbandhasa hugesound, rootedina love forthe musicdeartomanyhearts, andthat song thatyoujust won’thearanywhereelse.The‘calypsovision’ is simpleand easy tosee,asitfocuses on greatmusic offering anescape fromthemundane,according tothe band.
CalypsoVisionis scheduled forthe“Soundsof Summer”concertonJuly11at HomePlace Park.AndrewTygielski is shown adding akeyboardrifftotheband’s music.
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Bandmembers areSamBenefield,Dave Lavallee,ChrisRadzinski, Greg Thompson,Andrew Tygielski,SonnyVequeandTania Yee.
“Whetheron amountain,ina backyard,onaboatoratthepub
aroundthecorner, CalypsoVision bringsa beachparty readytogo, with allthespontaneous funtoturn an evening anywhereintoa memorabletripdown-island,” according
totheband’s website. Formoreinformation,call256503-0554, email thegregcast@gmail comorvisitlinktr.ee/calypsovision or Facebook/CalypsoVision.
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·TheUnitedStates is notthe only placetocelebrate Americanindependence.Suchcelebrations occur in variouscountries,including Australia,Denmark,Ireland, and Norway.Thefestivitiesin Rebild National Park in Denmarkisbelievedtobethe largestcelebration of Americanindependence outside theUnitedStates.
Thecitycouncil chambersvideoandsound systemwillbe receiving anupgradeinthe form of fourmorewireless microphonesand anew videoproduction system installed by Sutherland SightandSound,thecompanythatupgradedthe chambers’sound system in2016,2020,and2023.The upgradescomeasthecity isincreasingitseffortsto makemeetingsaccessible tothepublicthroughlivestreaming, recording,and useofmicrophonesinthe chambers.
mentionedtonightthat thereweresome[books] thatwerecriticallyacclaimed eventhough they were shocking to hearout loud.So, inthe role alibraryboardmember,the onlytimeI’m evergoingto hear acomplaint abouta bookisonan appealafter astatementofconcernis filed.”
She wentontoexplain the appealprocessand howto filestatementsof concern,“Andsoonthe librarypage,youcan click on astatementofconcern and youcan fileoneand youcanexplain what your objectionsaretoany book andthen acommitteeis formedto reviewyourobjectionstothatbookanda decisionismade,andonly if youdisagreewiththat decisiondoesan appeal cometothelibraryboard.
·The National Hot DogandSausage Councilestimatesthat150millionhotdogsare consumed on July 4. Though there’snocorresponding estimaterelatedtohowmanyham-
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Engineer at Jacobs, designs and implementsinnovative solutions.
Theirdaughter attendedSparkman High Schooland theUniversityofNorth Alabama. Theirsons, Harold J. SmithII and JaredSmith, attended Westminster Christian Academy. Haroldcontinued at Shel-
Honor Continued frompage3A suitabilityofon-sitematerials foruseasstructural fill,site grading,or generalbackfill”,“sitepreparation recommendations”, and“recommendation for foundationdesign”.The proposalcostthecity$12, 800outoftheMulti-Use VenueMaintenanceFund.
Theissueofthepresenceofcertainbooksin theMadisonLibrary was resumed at the June24 meetingwithsomecitizensasking foranswers fromcitycouncilpresidentandboardmember oftheHuntsville-Madison CountyPublicLibrary, RanaeBartlett.
In response,Bartlett clarifiedher roleonthe board,“I wasappointed tothelibraryboardby thiscounciland my term wasfor four years,and inthat role,itisagovernance role.Itisnotanoperations role.Thelibrary boarddoesnotpurchase books.Thelibraryboard doesn’ttrytotelltheexecutive directororthestaff that’strainedintermsof procurementofmaterial and Ithink evensomeone
I’min my fourth year ontheboard.I’venever heardanappeal. That may changesoon,and whenit does,wewillhandleit.”
Shealsoexplainedthat thelibraryboardiscomprisedof representatives fromand appointed by the Huntsvillecitygovernmentandthecountycommission.
Onecitizeninpublic commentsproposed aresolutiontothecouncilthat wouldprohibitbookbanningandcensorship.Wroblewskiexpressedsupport fortheproposed resolution at the June26 work session andaskedherfellowcouncilmemberstoconsider the resolution foradoption down theroad.
Thenextcitycouncil meetingwilltakeplace MondayJuly8 at 6pmat cityhall.
“Redstone Avenueis what happens when youcombine musicians bornandraisedin Huntsville,Alabama, classicaltraining,rockand roll,Bluegrass, Americana,R&B,a littleengineeringand awholelotof creativity,”accordingtoArtsHuntsville.
“Redstone Avenue is renowned foritsdistinctive flair, masterfully blendingtraditionalbluegrassinstrumentswith abroad spectrum of musicalstyles ...Attheheart oftheirmusicliesnotjust ashared vocation butadeep-seated joyin the actofplaying together.”(redstoneavenue.com)
Then at 7p.m.,Groove will commandthestage withtheband’s seasonedsoundsof funk,rhythm and blues,soul,popand dancepartymusic. Groove,adanceband,is based inHuntsville.(Facebook/ Groove)
Formed in2004,they’ve become known asthe numberoneparty band.Theirenergetic repertoireis designedto keep audiences dancing, covering aversatilerange of genres. (Facebook/Groove)
Withbothmale andfemalelead vocalists,theyperformhitsfrom the1960s,1970s andmodern Top10tracks.Whether youneedsome Michael Jackson, CeeLoGreenor Pharrell, Groove delivers.They’ve playedatlarge festivalsto weddings
burgers Americans eatonJuly4, various reportssuggest Americans eatroughly50billion burgers annually, soit’s fairto concludemany aburgerwillbeconsumed thisIndependenceDay.
·Julyisapopular monthfornationstocelebratetheir independence.Inadditionto theUnited States,variouscountries,including Algeria(July5),Argentina (July 9), TheBahamas (July10), Belarus(July3),Burundi(July1), Canada (July1),Cape Verde(July 1), Colombia(July20), Kiribati (July
tonStateCommunityCollege;Jared enrolled at Troy University.
“Alittle-known fact ...Ihad the uniqueexperienceof attending boardingschoolatDarlington School in Rome,Ga. ThistimeatDarlington Schoolnotonlyshaped my educationaljourney butalso left alasting
12), andLiberia (July26), celebrate theirIndependence DayinJuly.
·JohnAdams,a Founding Father of theUnitedStatesand thesecond president in thecountry’shistory, feltAmericans shouldcelebrate their independencefrom Great Britainon July 2. That’s because theContinentialCongress voted forindependenceon July 2,1776. However,theDeclarationofIndependence wasnot approved fortwo moredays, thusmaking July 4the daytocelebrate America’sindependencefrom GreatBritain.
impacton my life,” Macysaid. “My favoritehobby is creating lifelong memorieswith my family andfriends,” Macysaid.“There’s nobetter joythansharing laughter, adventuresand quietmomentswith people whobring me the mosthappiness.”
andcorporatefunctions.(Facebook/ Groove)
Avariety of food truckswill setup inthelowerparkinglot from 5to8 p.m. Thekidscan bounceand have fun on inflatables on soccer fieldno.
2. Everyone willpark at Bob Jones
HighSchool. Acomplimentary shuttle service will startat4:30p.m.and continueuntilafter fireworks. The fireworks showwillbean excitingend to afun-filled dayatDublin Park. Formoreinfo, visit Facebook/Redstone Avenueor Facebook/Groove.
FormerSparkmanstandout helps Tennesseecapture nationaltitle
ByBOBLABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
HARVEST -A.J.Causey and theentireVolunteer Nation areontop.Rocky Top, thatis. Theformer Sparkman High All-Statebaseballplayerjust playedabigpartinthe Tennessee Volunteersrecentvictoryof theCollege BaseballWorldSeriesand claiming theschool’s firstBaseballNationalChampionship.
Tennessee(60-13,22-8-SEC) defeated TexasA&Minthree games initsthirdvisitinthe last four yearstothe WorldSeries.
The6-foot-3,205-poundjunior righthandedpitcher,aThirdTeamAll-Americanfor the2024 season, finishedwith a13-3 recordwith a4.43ERA,125strikeoutsandallowing a.259batting average in91innings, which wassecondontheteam.His 13 victories were tied for first in thecountry.Hewas ahugeperformingnewcomer tothe Vols as atransferfrom Jacksonville State,theschoolhesigned with outofSparkmanin 2021. At Sparkman,he wasatwowayplayerplaying catcher alongwithhis dutiesonthe mound.CurrentSparkman headcoachBenStevenson, who
See CAUSEY Page 2B TheTennessee Volunteerswonthe2024CollegeWorld Series forthe firsttimein program historyandthose amongtheelite Vols wasA.J.Causey. Thestrong-armed pitcher wastopsinthecountrywith 13victoriesto his credit. Photofrom TennesseeAthletics
Four feet from glory
ByBOBLABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -Insportsthatare timed one-hundredth or evena tenthof asecond candeterminebetweenwinningand losing.Forthosenotparticipating in those athletic events,those millisecondsare difficult to comprehendand understandjusthowshortof timethose units really are. ForZachHarting,he wasa mere0.57seconds,orfourfeet fromgloryofmakinghis sec-
ondconsecutive U.S. Olympic Swim Team.
TheformerBob Jones Patriot finished fourth in the finalsofthe100m butterfly event at the2024 U.S.Olympic Swim Team Trials held in Indianapolis,Ind.thus just missingoutonmaking the team settopartakeinthe2024 SummerOlympicsin Paris.
The26-yearoldHarting also finishedeighthin the 200m butterflythusending hisquesttomaketheteam ashe did four years agofor the TokyoOlympics where
he finishedninth just.04 ofa second from the finalsinthe 200m butterfly. “I performedmybestand therewas alot ofemotions duringthetrials,butnota sad emotionofmissing my spot on theteam as Ihavenoregrets,”saidHartingafterthe competition.“As Idrove away fromLucasOilStadiummost of my emotions were geared to what Ihad accomplished asan athlete.I’vehad agreat life.I’veearned my education, traveledthe worldrepresent-
DECATUR -CalhounCommunity College hasnamed ShannonDorseyastheschool’s newcross-country coach. Themovewasmadeofficial in apress releasesentout by the schoollastweek. DorseycomesfromMadison Academy, wherehehad been the head cross-country,aswell as the headtrackand field coachsince 2015. He led the Mustangs tothe Class3Astate championshipintrackand field in 2023. He alsohas servedas managerandspecialty running shoeexpertatFirstPlaceAthleticsin Huntsville since2009. Dorseycompeted in both cross-countryandtrackand field at theUniversity ofAlabama in Huntsville from2009 to 2013. “Weare excitedto welcome ShannonDorsey to ourathletic team,” said Calhoun Athletic DirectorNancyKeenum. “His proven trackrecordincoaching andleadership willbe valuableaswecontinue to develop ourcross-country program. We look forwardtoseeingthe positive impact he will have onour student-athletes.” Shannonholdsa Bachelor’s degreein Independent Studies fromtheUniversity ofAlabamain Huntsville,which he obtainedin December 2023.
Hisnumerous awards and achievementsinclude being namedtothe CrossCountry All Region FirstTeamin2011 andtheCrossCountry All ConferenceFirstTeamin2011and 2012. He waspartoftheCross Country SoutheastRegion Championshipteamin2011 andtheCrossCountryConferenceChampionshipteams in 2011 and2012.Shannonalso achieved thetitleof Trackand Field Conference Steeplechase Championin 2013andwas part oftheTrackandField ConferenceChampionshipteam the same year.
ing my countryand evenmet my wife through swimming. Therewas no sadness.”
Upon graduating fromBob Jones as thestate’s No.1swimprospect winningtwoindividualstatechampionships he chose to signwiththe UniversityofLouisville wherehe wouldearnAll-Americanhonors duringhis time with the Cardinals. Since thattime he is atwo-time WorldChampion earninggoldmedalsinboththe4x200 freestyle relay and4x100medley relaywherehe swam the butterflyportionof the four-man team event. Thoseperformancesledhiscoachestoencourage himtoconcentrateonthe100m butterflyrace.
thing forgranted,”saidthesonof ScottandLoriHarting.“When the 100 wasover, Isaid to myself, wow, I’m done. IknewI gave it my best and Icansmileandhold my head up.Thenextday,I ran into several formerOlympiansandthey asked howIwashandling the fact Idid not maketheteam. TheyquicklysawI washandlingjustperfectly andI sawI waspartofa greatOlympic community.”
“Iused to be the200 guyandsaw the 100 forfun, butnow,Iswim the 100anddo the200 justbecauseI can,” saidHarting.“At first, Istruggledwith the idea, butIsoon tookto the notionofmakingthe100 my race filledwithconfidence.”
Attending thetrials knowingyou mustperformyourbestcan geteven thebest athletes in astate ofmind theyeachdon’t knowhow tohandle. ForHarting,the event wasstressful andhecouldn’tsitbackandtakea shortnap becauseofhis constant raisedheartrate. Heandmanyfamilymembersandfriends were at the trialsas “one.”Hehadsupportand theconfidence,which had grownimmenselysincethe WorldChampionshipsin Februarywinninghisgold medals.
“Ever sincethen Inevertookany-
Hartinghas decidedtoretirefrom the200m event.Headded, “With25 meterstogo Iknewmygoosewas cooked.I knewI wasintrouble,butI still fought forit.” He remainsundecidedifhewill continuetoswimthe 100m.Ifhedoes,thenext event for himtocompetewillbe intheShort Course WorldChampionships set to be heldinBudapest come December. “If Idon’tfeelgood aboutadecision to doso,I’llpassonmychance,retire andlet someone elsehave the honor,”he added.“It’ssad, butit’s veryimportant othersknowI’mOK. Failure is not bad. Monthsago Ihad an epiphanymoment whereI saw thatIhavesacrificed alot, butknow lifegoeson.”
Earninghisdegreeofmechanical engineeringin2019 and amaster’s in engineeringmanagement ayear later,the formerMadisonDolphins andHuntsville Swim Association swimmerhasbeen workingfulltime since March,2023 forBuffalo Construction Companybased in Louisvilleas aproject engineer.His companywasinvolved in building
HotelIndigolocated inHuntsville’s MidCity.Thecompanywas ahuge supporterofHarting’s attemptat makinganother Olympicsteamas he workedhisswim workout schedulearoundhisworkscheduletrainingwiththeLouisville swimteam. Healsoliftedweights at nightafter afullday’s work. Harting andhiswife,Alina Kendzior,once aswimmerforLouisville,liveinLouisvilleproper and currently have no planstomoveto another location.For thelast few yearshehasmade alivingbyswimmingfor Team USA qualifyingfor fundingthrough theU.S.Olympic CommitteeandUSA Swimming. “I neverwantedtoswim formoney,but it wasa greatextrabenefit,” added Harting.
Lookingbackona tremendous swim career,which beganatage sevenatMadison’s Dublin Memorial Park,Hartingistakingawaya lifetimeof experiences.Hesaid his father mentioned to hima lotofpeople came to seehimswimandwere neverdisappointedasmanyofthem caredenoughtomakethe triptothe Olympic Trialsin support.
“The amount ofpeople whohave congratulatedmeand indicated they reallyenjoyedwatchingmeswim hasbeenenormous,”saidHarting.
“It wasthen when Irealized what kindofpositive impactI have made.” Hartingmay stilltreadwater because that’s what hehasbeen trained todo,buthe knows he was just four feet fromglory…again.
wasanassistantcoachfor theSenators when Causey wasa teammember,said of youngman’stalents, “He’s agreat kid andcame tous as asophomoreafter beinghomeschooled.He hadanimmediateimpact withusasstartingcatcher andpart-timepitcher.He wasa greathitter,too.”
Oncemovingintohis seniorseason at theschool located on Jeff Road in Harvest,Causey choseto concentrateonjustpitchingand gave uphis positionascatcher forthe Senators.“Healsoplayed some first base and was adesignatedhitterashe had very good battalent,” addedStevenson.“Oneof thebiggestimpressions on me washis everyday workoutethic. After every workouthe would walkup
A.J. Causey with his unorthodoxstyle ofpitching wasanAll-Stateplayerat SparkmanHigh before signing with JacksonvilleStateand thentransferringtoTennessee where hehelped the Volswinthe2024 College WorldSeries.
toallofthecoaches,shake ourhandsandsaidthank you.”
Signingwith JacksonvilleState as atwo-way player, hemostlypitched fortheGamecocksseeing actionin40 games inhis freshmanandsophomore seasons.Heposted147 strikeouts overthetwo seasonsearningan overall9-6 record. At thecompletion ofhissecondseason atJaxState,Causey, whosegivennamesare AnthonyJordan, choseto enterthetransferportal whereseveralSECschools reachedout totheenormouslytalented youngster.Hemadethe rounds visitingseveralschools placinghundredsofmiles onhiscar.He finallychose tostopinKnoxville where hebecame aVolunteer.
Former SparkmanHighrighthandedpitcherA.J.Causeywas part oftherecentCollege WorldSerieswin by the Tennessee Volunteers.Thejunior fromHarvest helped leadthe Vols to the program’s firsteverWorld Seriestitle.
“His first game at Tennesseehecameoutofthe bullpen, butsoonbeganto start games,” saidStevenson. Inthe first gameof theCollegeWorldSeries in Omaha, Neb.,Causey came in reliefin justthe
first inning against the Aggiesafter the starting pitcherran intotrouble early on. Thoughhe recorded five strikeoutsover 3.2 inningsofaction,Causey didgive upsixhitsand five runs beforethe Vols lost the game 9-5. Tennessee would bounceback with a4-1 victoryin game twobeforetaking thetitle with agame threescore of 6-5.Causey did notsee anyplayingtimeinthe remaining twogames. Tennessee wasranked No.1 formostof the2024 season partlybecauseof anoutstandingAll-Americanperformance by AnthonyJordanCausey who cannowclaimtobe aNationalChampion.
ZachHarting ofMadisonracesthroughthe water at the U.S.Olympic Swim Team Trials where he wasattemptingtoqualify for hissecondconsecutive Olympics.
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Tabletennistakes centerstage atVBCwithnationalchampionships
ByBOBLABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Aftermonthsof localpreparationsand yearsof never-endingmentalandphysicalprovisions fortop-notch competition,NorthAlabamais settohosttheUSANational TableTennisChampionshipsthis weekintheSouthHallofthe VonBraunCenter.
Withcompetitionbeginning each morning at 8:30,theaction willfeaturecompetitorsfrom 37 statesand runthroughSunday. Inaddition,theUSOlympic/ Paralympic Teamswillalsobe involvedintheir finalpreparations fortheupcoming2024 SummerOlympicsin Paris.
Likeallbig events,theheart andsoulofthe TableTennis Nationalsarethehundredsof volunteers whooffertheirtime andskillstomakesurethehuge eventisheldwithoutanymajor concerns.Onesuchhelper is PariMotivaras aformerstudent atJamesClemensHigh. The19yearoldis asophomoreatUAB wheresheisstudyingtobecome asurgeonandplays onthe school’sunofficialtabletennis team, whichisrankedNo.2 in Alabamaamongcollege teams.
“I’mlooking forwardto watchingtheplayliveand reallyexcited aboutthis event happeninginHuntsville,”said the2023 graduateof JamesClemens wheresheposted a4.56 gradepoint average andearned anacademicscholarshipto at-
tend UAB.“Ilove thefactthis is greatexposureforthe sport hereinourarea.”
Motivarasandher family movedto Madison five years agofromIndia whereshe first pickedupthesportoftable tennis,but wasn’t fond ofthe sportatthe beginning,butsoon learnedtolove the athleticendeavor by gettingtoknowthe techniquesneeded to playthe sport, whichforsomeis asmaller versionof tennis. While at JamesClemens, shejoinedthe school’s clubtabletennis team comprisedofasmanyof10students whohit thetabletennis setupintheschool’sgymnasium.UponattendingUAB,she soon becameinvolvedwith the University’s clubtabletennis team made upof about13players.
Motivaras’playwiththeBlazers’squadhelpedthe teambecome theNo. 2rankedschoolin Alabamaafterpartakinginthe NationalCompetitionoftable tennis teams. Onlythe University of Alabama(Tuscaloosa) is rankedhigherin thestate.Motivarasqualified forthepost-seasonplayinthe women’s singles whereshemadeit tothe Regionals.
Sheiscurrentlyranked No. 1000 inthecountryaccording to NationalCollegiateTable TennisAssociation.Shehas yettogather anational rankingamong the USATableTennisAssociation.Shejoinedthe NorthAlabama TableTennis
Club over ayear agoandhas become awell-respectedplayer amongherpeers where sheplays mostlyagainstmen. “Therearen’tthatmanywomen whoplaytabletennis,”added Motivaras.
“WhenI first beganplaying thesport,themore Iplayedthe more Iunderstood allofthe proper techniques,and Iputin a lotofhardworktogetbetter,” addedMotivaras. “Men have onemajor advantageoverwomen. They have more goodcompetitionto playagainst, which in turnmakes them better.Having the passion forandloving
thesportmakes my effortsfeel better.I thinktabletennisis an amazing sport. Youcanbesurprised to findoutthedifficulties of thesport, butthatfactleads to beingenjoyable.” At UAB,Motivaras has a4.0 gradepoint average andisactuallyundecided on what type ofsurgeon she’s lookingtobecomeonceshe graduates.Her passion forhealthsprangout of experienceswithher father who suffered heartspasms and he struggled to locate adoctorand receive thenecessary, proper healthcare. “Yes,thatmotivated meto bein thehealth field,”
Summerspeed workouts requireprecautions
ByBOBLABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Madisonisinthe mid-south, whichmeansplentyof hot weatherconditionsthroughout thesummermonths. Butdon’tlet thatfactscareyou away fromcontinuingphysical workouts,especially runners.It’snotOKtostop workingout.ItisOKtotakeprecautions. Fleet FeetofMadison/Huntsville hasprofessionaladvice forthose whowipetheirbrow,drinkliquids andhitthe road forcontinuous running workoutsthroughoutthesultrysummerinNorthAlabama. The experts at Fleet Feet remind runnersto warm upproperly,evenon ahotdayandcooldownafterward. Eachrunnershouldlistentotheir ownbodiesandadjusttheintensity ofthe workoutasneeded.Havefun. Intervals: Runfaster-pacedintervals(e.g.,400metersor800meters) followedbya recoveryjog. Repeat this cycleseveraltimes.Intervals helpboost youranaerobiccapacityand overallspeed. Tempo Runs: Maintain acomfortably hard pace (around yourgoalhalfmarathon pace)foranextendeddistance(e.g., 3-5miles). Tempo runsimprove yourlactatethresholdandrace-specific fitness1.Progressive Runs: startingslowandincreasingpace 10secondsorsoeverymile.Hard todosometimeespeciallyifthere is windorhills.Fartlek Runs: These areunstructuredspeed workouts whereyoumix fastsegmentswith slowerrecoverysegments.Vary yourpacebasedonhowyoufeel duringthe run.Hill Repeats:Finda hillandsprintuptheincline,then jog or walkbackdownfor recovery. Repeatthisprocess.Hill repeats buildstrengthandpowerinyour
legs.There aremanygoodlocations in andaroundMadisontohithills. Recovery isanimportantpartof training. The firststep to recovering from aworkoutis yourcool down.A goodexample wouldbe aonemile cooldown. Afteryourcooldown youwanttodoyoustatic stretching andstart rehydrating yourbody. Other things youcando tohelp your bodyrecovery fromhardtraining. Cold Therapy orCyrotherapy. Thiscouldbe theCryoChamber orColdPlunge.Bothare fantastic. PEMFisPulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.ThePEMFTherapy processbegins witha personalized consultation tounderstandyour specifichealthconcernsand wellnessgoals.Fromthere, you’ll relaxin acomfortable setting while
our specialized PEMFequipment goesto work.Eachsession typically lastsbetween30 minutestoan hour, during whichtimeyou may feela gentle,pulsingsensationas the electromagnetic fieldspenetrate your body,targetingareas ofconcern. If you’re interestedinjoiningothersfor speed work andlong runs this fall,look at joining theMarathonandHalfMarathonPrograms, whichstart inSeptember. Fleet Feet willhavegroupsinbothHuntsville andMadison. Theprogramsincludelong run,speedwork andcompleteprogram from startto finish. Mentors willbeinpace groupsto runwitheachparticipant. Fleet FeetcoachesareRRCAcertified,VDOTcertified andIronman certified.
UAH Lacrosse garners34PBC academic honor roll recipients
AUGUSTA,Ga -The PeachBelt Conferenceannouncedits2024academic awards,presented by Barnes &NobleCollege,and theUAH men’s lacrosseteam wasrepresented by fourmembersofthe Teamof AcademicDistinctionand atotalof34 PBCHonor Roll recipients. TheChargers TeamofAcademic Distinctionhonorees includePete Fabrizio,MatteoSiciliano,Brayden O’NeillandZachRudgunas.FabrizioandO’Neillhighlightthe UAH quartetwiththepairalsoearning All-PBCthisseason. To beeligible fortheteam,a student-athletemust1)participate in at leasthalf of his/her team’s eventsandbeeither astarterorsignificantcontributor;2)achieveda 3.50cumulative gradepoint average (on a4.0scale)and3)completed at leastonefullacademic year at his orhercurrentinstitutionand has reachedsophomoreathleticeligibility.The PeachBeltConference SportsInformationDirectors overseetheprogram.
ThePresidentialHonorRollhonorsallPBCstudent-athletes who had aGPA of3.0orhigher forthe academic year. Thehonor rollhasbeendividedintofourgroups: Presidential Scholars,BronzeScholars, Silver ScholarsandGoldScholars. All student-athleteswithaGPA from 3.0to 3.24arePresidential Scholarswhile BronzeScholarsare3.25to3.49; Silver3.50to3.74andGoldScholars arethosewith a3.75to4.00. UAH’s2024PBCHonorRoll recipients arelistedbelow. GoldScholars: RyanCraig,Collin Galinski,BraydenO’Neill,George
Penrod,Matteo Siciliano,Tanner Vander Noot, Graham Young, ParkerDavie
SilverScholars: Pete Fabrizio, ZachRudgunas,Brady Saunders
BronzeScholars:CullenAsbeck, Will Bond, Thomas Dugan, BryceFerraro, David Friend, Kyle Light,Eric Rausch, Jake Schramm, GreysonStevens,ConorYoung
PresidentialScholars: Ian Arnt, Jackson Millians,Cooper Blazek, TyCassidy, Nate Duncan, Silas Herman,MakaiHillmon,Richie Mohr, Dylan Needs, RileyParsons, TommyPeer,Gerrit Robbins,David Spuhl
said Motivaras.“While attending James Clemens Ijoinedthe Jets Wildlife Club and waspart ofseveral health and school/ communityorganizations while beinga memberoftheNational Honor Society.Igraduated No. 54 outof 527in my senior class.” As forthe tabletennis event this week,she said,“When Iregistered to be avolunteer,Iwas givenoptionsofhelping with thelogisticsofthe tourney.I canmanage thescorer’stables, setupthe event andbreakdown theevent at conclusionofplay. I’m justexcitedtobea partof thebig eventin thesportIlove.”
Fleet Feethasnumerous groupactivities forrunnersasactivitiesduring thehot
of supportfrom fellow runners. Photo from
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For fifthyear, Matt Curtis Real Estate named‘#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama’
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HUNTSVILLE -MattCurtis RealEstate,aleading residential realestateteambasedinHuntsville,ishumbledtoannounce its recognitionasthe“#1 RealEstate TeaminAlabama”forthe fifthconsecutiveyear.
Thisdistinguishedaccolade wasawardedtoMattCurtis RealEstateaspartofthe“RealTrends +Tom FerryThe Thousand”rankingprogram, anationalinitiative thatidentifiesandcelebratesthecountry’s mostsuccessfulbrokerages, teamsand agents.Inadditionto this remarkableachievement, MattCurtis RealEstatesecured a nationalrankingof#62inthe Mega Teamcategory,whichis thecategoryoflargest realestateteamsinthenation.
“Weare honoredtobenamed the#1 RealEstate Teamin Alabama forthe fifthconsecutive year,”MattCurtis,Founderand OwnerofMattCurtis RealEs-
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Chick-fil-AbreaksgroundinTownMadison
ByMARIARAKOCZY maria@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Chick-fil-Abroke groundonits TownMadisonlocationonMonday, July 1,withthe MadisonChamberofCommerce andMadisonMayorPaulFinley.
Local ownerandoperator of the Clift Farm locationNormanDull is bringing asecondlocationtothe Madisonarea. ForDull,Chick-fil-A hasbeen afamilyandcommunity-minded business.
“Forthoseof youguysthatdonot know, Normanandhis familyhave been forover25yearsinthe cityof MadisonwithourChick-fil-A,”said PresidentoftheMadisonChamberofCommerceMichelleEpling. “Theyareconstantlytryingtomake Madison betterandbrighterduring someofourdarkesttimesand we arejustsothankful forall you’ve done.”
Dullandhisteam have been active participantsinthe Madisoncommunity.Whilethe restaurantshut downduringtheCOVID-19pandemic,Dullpaid forhis employees’salariesoutofhis ownpocketand when schoolsreopenedafter the pandemic,theMadisonChick-fil-A team suppliedlunchestolocal teachers.
Chick-fil-AhasbeenDull’s only jobsincehestarted workingwith hismomandsisters at the Parkway CityMalllocation, whereheworked throughoutbothhigh schooland college.Hewentonto work at differentlocationsthroughoutthe countryuntilbecominganowner and operatorbackhome hereinHuntsvilleandMadison. Dullopenedthe originalHighway 72location in Novemberof1999.
“Itdidn’ttakelong forustobuild thatbusiness over onHighway 72 andpeoplestartedsaying,‘Weneed anotherChick-fil-A in Madison,’
andIwas excited aboutthat. We talkedto corporate abunchofdifferenttimes abouttryingto findthe rightspot,tryingto findtheright time,and as we continuedto grow throughoutthe years, we were just always lookingforward tohaving asecond restaurant in the cityof Madison,” statedDull.“We’ve got bothsidesboxedin. We gettoserve theentire townofMadison.”
Thenew restaurantison the othersideof townfrom the Clift Farm restaurant.Itislocated offof I-565 on TomThrasher Lane nextto CrackerBarrelinthe former Ruby Tuesdaylot.Itwill beslightlylarger thanthe Clift Farm locationandwill featurethenewestmodelof Chickfil-A restaurantdesignalongwith adoubledrive thruand anindoor playplace.Constructionisexpected to be completed late2024 andthe restaurant openfor business by the end of thisyear.
ChickenSalad Chicktoholdgrand opening forTownMadison location on July 16
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MADISON -BankIndependent announcelast week thelaunchofits 11th annual School Share drive,whichstartedon July 1. This year,the drive will supportlocalschool childrenthroughthe“$5 Helps CarrytheCost” campaign, aimingtoprovide essentialschoolsupplies tothosein need.
“Our ‘$5 HelpsCarrythe Cost’campaignis agreat reminder that alittle can go along waytomakea bigimpact,”says Hallie Mauldin,CommunityEngagement Leader at Bank Independent.“Whether youcandropoffschool supplies on collectionday or takea moment to donate tothedrive,we’llensure your donationsmake apositive difference in your community.”
MADISON -ChickenSaladChick is opening aseventhlocationtothe area overalland asecondinMadisonthismonth.Itislocated at 101 Moon ShotDriveinTownMadison. Thiscompany-owned restaurant features aconvenientdrive-thru andapatio foroutdoor dining,with proximityto ToyotaFieldandthe Double-Abaseballteamas wellas nearRedstoneArsenalandother retail businesses. TheMadisoncommunityisinvitedtocelebratethe grandopeningon Tuesday, July 16;the first100guests at 10a.m.thatmorningwillwinfree chickensalad fora year. ChickenSaladChickmade its Huntsvilledebutin2014onAirport Road,thenopenedonHighway 72 WestinMadisonin2017. Thebrand hascontinued growinginthearea withcompany-ownedlocationsnow in Athens, Decatur,Florenceand Cullman. “The greaterHuntsvillecommu-
nityhasbeenincredibly supportive ofChickenSaladChickoverthe past 10 years,and we have lovedgetting toknowourlocalguests andtheir familiesoverlunch,dinner andcatered events,”saidScottDeviney, CEOofChickenSalad Chick.“Town Madisonisknown foritsemphasis onconnectivity,community and culture, whichmakesit aperfect fit forourcompanymissiontospread joy, enrichlivesandserveothers. We arethrilledto reachevenmore ofMadisonand Huntsvillewith our freshlymade chickensaladserved with gracioushospitality.”
Aspartofthepre-opening Friends &Familyevents at Town Madison,General ManagerHali TreadwayandherChickenSalad Chickteamwillbesupporting Kids toLove,whichserves childrenlivinginfostercare, putting clothes on theirbacks,getting Christmas presentsunderthetree andgiving themscholarships forthenext steps oftheireducation. Throughthe ChickenSaladChickFoundation, thecompanyalso raisesfunds for
Monetarydonationswill beacceptedvia PayPaland Venmo,makingiteasier than ever forcommunity members to contribute.In addition, aspecial collection dayhasbeenscheduled forJuly19th at two Walmartlocations: Cloverdale Roadin Florenceand Highway 72in Madison.
“At Bank Independent, we believe inthepowerof community supportand recognizethe importance ofensuring everychild has thetoolsthey need for asuccessful education,” said RickWardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent.“Our annual School Sharedrive is acommitmenttoinvestinginthe futureofour communities by providing essentialschoolsupplies tothosein need. We are grateful forthe opportunity to collaborate with localorganizationsand our generous community memberswhocontribute to making alasting impact onthelivesofourstudents.” BankIndependent partnerswithlocal organizationsacrossitsseven-county footprintto ensurethatdonationsare distributed toarea familiesin need. This year,donationswillbedistributed throughSidney’sSafein Lauderdaleand Colbert County,DHR of Franklin County,DHR of Lawrence County,DHR of Limestone County,Committee on Church Cooperation in MorganCounty,and Free 2TeachinMadison County.
Food ShareDrive raises over $7,000 and300+ donations BySTAFFREPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
organizationsthroughoutthe year to fight childhoodcancerandsupportlocal food banks andfood-related charities. ChickenSaladChickinTown Madisonwillbe open Monday–Saturdayfrom10a.m. –8p.m. Formore information, visitwww.chickensaladchick.com. FollowChickenSalad ChickonFacebookandInstagram forthe latestnews andtrends. Formoreinformationon giveawaysandspecials,visit www. facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickTownMadisonAL.
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MADISON-BankIndependentand theHelping Hands Foundationannouncedthesuccessful completionofthe 10th Annual Food ShareDrive. Thankstothe generosity andsupportofourcommunity,$1,000wasraised foreachpartnerorganization,and over300items were shipped directlyto them.
RunningfromApril29 to May17, thedrive aimed to combatfoodinsecurity andsupportlocalorganizationsacrosstheseven counties served by Bank Independent. Community members contributedboth monetarydonationsand items fromAmazon Wishlistsspecificallycurated foreachpartner.These contributions have stayed within thelocal communities,directlybenefiting familiesin need.
Forthe fifthconsecutiveyear,MattCurtis Real Estate, aleading residentialreal estateteam based in Huntsville, has reached thedistinctionof“#1Real Estate Team inAlabama.”Inthephoto, Curtis, at left, visitsayoung family whoworkedwith hisofficeto purchase thehome.
at TownMadisonon Monday. Itwill be locatedoff of I-565 on TomThrasher Lane nexttoCrackerBarrelintheformer Ruby Tuesdaylot.
HISTORY with John Rankin
CaptainJohn Buchanan Floyd
Madison Mayor, 1898-1900
ByJOHN P. RANKIN MadisonHistorian
MADISON -Oneofthemoresuccessful Southern recoveries followingtheCivil Warwasexperienced by JohnBuchanan Floyd, aConfederateCaptain.Hewas the youngestof fourbrothers whofought fortheConfederacy, sonsof Dr.Nathaniel Wilson FloydofLynchburg, Virginia. Thefamilyhistory wasdocumentedin “SouthernBiographiesandGenealogies, 1500s -1940s”.John Floydattended VirginiaMilitaryInstitute,wherehestudiedunderProfessor T. J. Jackson--later knownas“Stonewall Jackson”. John wasonavisittoAlabama,stayingontheplantationofhisnextoldestbrother,Nicholas Jackson Floydof Shoal Ford,nearMadisoninLimestone County whenthe warstarted. Nicholas immediatelyleft fordutyin theConfederate forcesafterobtaining John’spromiseto remaininAlabamaandmanage thecottonplantation.However, afterthe firstBattleofManassasandLincoln’s call formoreUniontroops,Johncould resistnolonger.Heputtheaffairsofthe plantationinthehandsofits blackforemanandjoined anewly organizedConfederatecompany, wherehewaselected to alieutenancy.
ThecompanythatJohnjoinedbecame apartofthe35thAlabamaInfantryand distinguisheditself at Corinth,Mississippi, whereitsmajor waskilled. John wasgiven abattlefieldpromotionto replacethemajor.However,the WarDepartmentoftheConfederacydeclinedto move him abovethoseinthenormal progression. Instead, acaptain wasputin theposition,and John wastransferredto General JoeWheeler’scavalry.
WhenGeneralWheeler’s forcewas senttodefendAtlanta,duringaSouthernattackat“BigShanty”,John Floyd wasshotfromhishorseduring thelast chargeagainst agreatly superiorUnion force. He receiveda Minieballthrough anankle,butmenofhiscompanyrallied aroundhimduringtheintensegunfire andgothimonhishorse again.Herefusedtopermitthesurgeonstoamputatehis foot,andhesufferedas acripple forthe restofhislifefromtheinjury. HisbrotherNicholasFloyd waspassing throughonotherordersand foundJohn indistress,sohechangedhis travelplans totakeJohnbacktothe familyhomein Virginia forthedurationofthe war.
JohnB. Floyd’sphoto wasmadeafter thewar,whenhehadacquired civilian clothingofpropersize. He wasoversix feettall,as were twoofhisbrothers,exceptingthethird, whowas reportedas “justbarelysixfeetinhisboots”.A photoof John’sbrotherNicholas wasmade ashepassedthrough Lynchburg, Virginia, wherehis fatherlived. Theoccasion wasjustaftertheBattleoftheCrater at Petersburg, Virginia,in1864,andNicholas wasenroutetothe TransMississippi District.Nicholas wasalso ownerand editoroftheAthens,Alabama, newspaper“THEHERALD”.
Aphotoof John’sbrotherNathaniel BedfordFloyd is believedtohavebeen takeninMatamoras,Mexico,whilehe wasanofficerofthe generalstaff.He servedasanordnanceofficerinthe6th TexasduringtheCivil War. Thethird brotherof John,CharlesAnderson Floydfoughtinthe VirginiaCavalry.His photowasmadeincamp ashorttime before he waskilledinthe repulseof Grant’s attackontheright flankofthe small remnantoftheArmy ofNorthern Virginia(underGeneralRobertE.Lee), onlythreedays beforethesurrender at AppomattoxCourthousein1865. Acompositeofthesephotosiscontainedina bookheld by theMadisonStationHistoricalPreservationSociety.
Afterthe war, Johndecidedtorevisit hisbrotherNicholas’LimestoneCounty (Alabama)plantation,andthere he receivedasecondkindof“wound”from whichhealsoneverrecovered. He at thattimeencountered asecondcousin visitinghisbrother.Thatsecondcousin wasnow awoman,nolongerthe attractive schoolgirl thathehadseenbefore the war, andher blue-grayeyesinflictedthisnewwoundfromwhatstartedas harmlessglances. Thedistant-in-bloodlinecousin wasFrancesMariaHarris, butshe wasapparentlynottoodistant toward Johninother ways. JohnB. Floydand FrancesM. Harris were bothdescendedfrom Orlando Jonesof Virginiaviaoneofhistwo granddaughters.The youngerofthe granddaughtersofOrlando Joneswas
FrancesBarbour Jones, whomarried an unrelatedCaptain John Jones. Captain Jonesservedas anofficerintheLight BrigadeofHenryLee, the father of Robert E.Lee.TheLightBrigadeendured theharshwinterconditionsofthe RevolutionaryWar at Valley Forge, where also wasCaptain Llewellyn Jones, who is buriedonthe UAHcampus. It was FrancesBarbour Joneswhobecame thegreat-grandmother of both John B. Floydand FrancesMaria Harris,who were wedinAlabamainDecemberof 1867. To grasptheprestigiousconnections ofmanyofourMadison-areafamiliesin Americanhistory, oneshould notethat theolderofthetwograndchildrenof Orlando Joneswas MarthaDandridge, whoatage 19married herneighborColonelDaniel ParkeCustisin1750. Custis wasbornin1711,makinghim at age 39 and20 yearsolderthanMartha at their marriage.Parke died in1757,leaving youngMarthawithseveral children andenormous wealth. Twoyears later, in1759, Martha married GeorgeWashington,wholaterbecamethe firstPresidentoftheUnitedStates.Marthaand Georgeproducedno childrentogether, buttheyraisedtwoofMartha’s grandchildren in theirhome at Mt. Vernonin Virginia. Thefamilyconnectionsledto MarthaDandridge CustisWashington becominga great-grandmother ofConfederateGeneral RobertE.Lee’s children.Furthermore, Llewellyn Joneshas been foundinFamilyTreepostingsto have been one of the ancestorsof MadisonMayorJohnB. Floyd(servedthecity 1898-1900),makingdirectconnectionsto Llewellyn Jonesand the UAHcampus forsomeofMadison’s mostprominent early officials. JohnB. Floydandhis wife Frances MariaHarrisproducednine childrenthat livedtoadulthood. Theeldest,Elizabeth Harris Floyd, marriedEldred Fletcher of Madison,son ofDr.Richard Matthew Fletcher.Thesecond,Annie West Floyd, marriedWilliamHarveyGillespie,sonof CampbellMiltonGillespieand hiswife LorindaClark.Thethirdwas Schuyler Harris Floyd, whomarriedMittieSherrod. Thefourth child of John andFranceswasEllen Stith Floyd, whomarried JohnHertzler,son ofDr.JohnHertzler, whoin1877boughtlandeast of Zierdt Roadandnorth of Martin Road thatis todaythenorthwesternpartofRedstone Arsenal. TheHertzler family, however, residedonMadison’s FrontStreet fora time,afterhavingconstructed alarger house forthepatriarch of the familyat thecornerofChurch StreetwithCollege Street,as well asanother largefamily homethatwas built upontheirarsenal landholdings.Thatoriginal Hertzler houseinMadisonisnolongerstanding, replaced by amorecontemporary dwelling.
IdaIsabelFloyd wasthe fifth childof Johnand Frances Floyd.Shemarried ThomasH.Hopkins,a grandsonofAlabama’s2ndGovernor Thomas Bibb. His father, ArthurMoselyHopkins,a sonof ArthurFrancis Hopkins,anearly Alabama SupremeCourtjustice,had marriedEliza, adaughteroftheGovernor. JohnBuchanan Floyd,Jr wasthesixth child.HemarriedSarah Hibernia Wise, whowas adaughter of JamesArthur WiseandLucyHarris.The lastthree childrenof JohnB.andFrancesMaria FloydwereFlorenceLeeFloyd,Charles PerkinsFloyd,and NicholasNathaniel Floydfor whomdatahasnot yetbeen collected by thiswriter.
ThefatherofHibernia Wise,James ArthurWise, wasbrother andbusiness partnerofGeorgeWashington Wise,a prominentMadison merchantandPresident oftheBank of Madison,aswellbeinga partnerintheBurton &Wise Drug Storeandthe firm of WiseBrothers& HarperCompany. Thelatter firm was so-namedduetotheinclusion of partnerBenjaminF.Harper, whoservedas MayorofMadison,1900-1901,servingimmediatelyafterthetermsofMayorJohn BuchananFloyd Sr.Hibernia’sfatherin-lawJohnB. FloydSr. wasalso atrusteeoftheMadisonMale&FemaleAcademy,alongwithher father JamesA.Wise, whohad agreat name fora schoolleader. GeorgeW.Wise waslikewisepartner inthe firm Wise,Hertzler &Co.,which wasdissolved andreplaced in1887 by thepartnershipofthe WiseBrothers (GeorgeW.& JamesA.).JamesArthur Wise’swifeLucyHarris wasa daughterofThomas Harris,the firstperson knowntobe buriedintheMadisonCity
Cemetery,accordingtodeath-date inscriptions on tombstones.Thomasdied at age30in1869from wounds received at oneoftheBattlesofManassas. Fromthese relationships,onecaneasilyseethatthe Floydchildrenwerecompletelyintertwinedintothehistory of the town andthe area.Somehow, thelarge Floydfamilywas raisedin what todaywe wouldconsider tobe averysmall house on westMartinStreet. John Buchanan Floyd,Sr., inspite ofhiscrippled ankle, became MayorofMadison forseveral terms,1896 and1898-1900.While serving inthatcapacity, hebargained withthe cityto buildin1896 or 1898thestructure thatbecameknown asthe Roundhouse, eventhoughitwasoctagonalinshape. Theoriginal Roundhousethen servedas Madison’s firstcity hall,being usedas theMayor’s officeandforcard playing andhaircuts whenthebarberwouldvisit onoccasion.Itisthoughttohave been giventhename“Roundhouse” from railroad stations generallybuilt at thetermination of aline, wherethetrainturned around,therebybecomingturn-arounds or“round”houses,nomatter what their shape.Thereweretwo tracksinfrontof thedepotand onetrackran behindthe depotfor loading freight,so it could have beenthoughtthattrainscouldturnback here. Still,theMadisonstation wasnot apointonthe line forturning around. Thenamemay have come fromtheappearanceofitlooking abit like aroundabout from adistancealongthetracks,
butitwasneverreallyatrueroundhouse typicalof railroads.
Theoriginal Madison Roundhousewas builton8-footstilts over thetown’s water supply(awellorcistern)onthe Main Streetsideofthetracks.Thatlocation wasnecessary andthe stilts neededbecauseatthe time ofconstruction,the town ownednoother land. In fact, that landwaslikewisenot ownedbythe town, butthe Memphis &Charleston Rail Road hadgranteda 99-yearlease forinstallation of the cistern to fight firesinorder to preventthe depotandbusinessesalong thetracksfrom burningdownafterbeingshoweredbysparksfromthe smokestacksofpassingor parkedlocomotives. Today’s RoundhouseReplicawasconstructed on the olddepot sitein1986 duringa StreetFestival, butitfaithfully followed the original structuraldesignto the extentpossible.Italsoillustratesthe effort required forMayor Floydtoascend the stairsonhis painfullyinjuredankle with noelevatororescalator wheneverhe went to hisoffice intheoriginal Roundhouse, whichservedasthe town’s firstCityHall, Mayor’s Office,andBarberShopuntilthe mid-1930s.Itsfunction wasreplaced by atwo-story wooden structureonthe south sideof Martin Streetonthe westsideof GarnerStreet until1954, when what is nowMain Street Cafébecamethecity hall fora time.Today’s city hall wasconstructedin1994, andithasservedourgrowingcityquite well.
ConfederateCaptain JohnBuchananFloyd(circa1864 -1865)
OriginalRoundhousecirca 1936beforebeing torndown.
Madison BelleRamseyGriffithnearRoundhousereplica in November,2012.
IndependenceDay is celebrated in theUnitedStateseachyearon July 4;as aresult,theholiday is calledthe Fourth of July.MostAmericanshavea holiday from work or school.Fireworks aresetoff in manytownsandcitiestomarktheoccasion,andpartiesandpicnics arecommon. On July 4,1776, the Founding Fathersofthe United Statesof Americasigned theDeclarationof Independencedeclaring that the13 colonies were an independentnationfreefromcontrolbythe BritishGovernment.These13original colonies(whichare now states)wereVirginia, NewJersey, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, NewYork, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware,North Carolina, SouthCarolina, and Georgia. Thecolonistswanted freedom from laws passedbythe EnglishGovernment whichthey felt wereunfair, especially taxlaws. Revoltingagainsta taxontea, agroupof colonistsknownasthe “Sonsof Liberty”disguisedthemselvesasNativeAmericansand threwaround350 cratesof teafromthree British EastIndiaCompany shipsintoBostonHarbor in December 1773. This actisknownasthe Boston Tea Party.The BritishGovernment responded to therevoltbypassing laws that increased royalcontrol. The colonies ralliedtogetherand acolonial committeedecided to convene theFirst Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September1774. The firstCongress demanded that Britainrepealallthe unfairlawstheyhadpassedsince 1763and calledfor acolonialboycott of Britishgoods.The RevolutionaryWar beganonApril 19,1775,andended in victoryfor theUnitedStateswiththe PeaceofParis Treaty which wassignedon September 3, 1783.
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FAITH Verseof theWeek
Aloneyet not reallyalone
ByBECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand
“Atimeiscomingand in facthascome when you willbescattered,eachto yourownhome. Youwill leavemeall alone. YetIam not alone, formyFather iswithme. Ihavetold you thesethings,sothatinme youmay havepeace.Inthis world youwillhavetrouble.Buttakeheart! Ihave overcometheworld.” John 16:32-33NIVBibleGateway Sometimesitisokayto takeabreakanddonothing.If you’reamomwith toddlersor young children,itmightbeharderto orchestrate butpointbeingitis evengood forchildrentolearnthe valueor restingandstillness.
As Iwritethis,Iamrelaxing,not following my to do list,nextto afountain. Iamunder ashadetree.
Iamobservinganticsof birds flyinghereandthere. Iwasponderingthepeople inthe Big Appleneedingto escapetoCentral Park to getawayfromtheconcrete jungleandnoise.
When youare alone God is always with you.Enjoysomepeacewithout clamoring forFacebook updates.Sit,pray,bestill, relax.Don’t worrywhat othersthinkor whois looking at youbecause probablenooneis.Just chillandthankGod for momentsofsolitude.
PRAYER:LordtoyouI lift uppraisesofThanksgiving forlife,for blessings,for family, forfriends, foratimeof relaxation. Helpmeseekjoyinevery situation.In Jesus’name. Amen. God’s LemonadeStand iswritten by formerMadisonresidentBecky Miller.Herdailydevotions appearon Facebookor at godslemonadestand.blogspot.com.
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Godisnot surprised
By DAWN REED
“God is not surprised.”
It’s what Sara Robinsonsaid at Radiant (Pastor’s Wives Retreat) when speakerChristine Hoover’s planehadbeendelayed timeand time again. We prayedand rearrangedthe schedule.A substitutewasmic’d, readytostepto thestage.But,afew momentsbefore herexact timetospeak,Christinepulled into the parkinglotand walked righttothe podium.
Godisnot surprisedwhen thekey leaderof agroupisunabletogoon amissiontripthatwasplanned for ayear.Andanothermember who hadprayed,saved,andintendedto gohas tostayhomedue to asudden seriousillness.
Godis not surprisedwhencancer invadesabody, afamily. ButHeis there.
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Godisnot surprisedwhenstorms comeintoour lives. Mark 4proves that tobetrue.The discipleshad obeyed Jesus. Stillthestorm came. Thereare manyother examplesin Scripture.
God wasnot surprised when the Israelite’sbacks were against the RedSeaandPharoah’s army thunderedstraightfor them.
God wasnot surprised whenDaniel wasthrownintothe lion’s den. When Joseph wasstranded ina dungeon inEgypt fora crimehe did notcommit.When Shadrach,Meshach,and Abednego faced the fiery furnace.WhenDavidsteppedupto faceGoliath.
God wasnot surprised when three armiesheaded to makewaron Jehoshaphat (2Chronicles 20). TheIsraeliteshad aplanin place forwhat todointimeof crisis:“Ifcalamity comesuponus…wewill stand in Your presence…andcry out to You inourdistress, and Youwill hearus
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andsave us.” It wastheirPlanA. Therewasno PlanB. Jeremiah 29:11is oneof those well-knownverses we might rush past.“Yeah, yeah, Iknowthatone.” Yet,it’s one to holdonto, one to squeeze tight inthedark.Goddoes have aplanforus.It’s aplantoprosperandnot to harm; plans forhope and afuture. He is forus-no matter what.Evenwhen theplanisdifficult.Even when itis not what we expected.Evenwhen we arelimping on thepath.
Yes, Godhas aplan.Andso do I. Like Jehoshaphat andhispeople, I’mgonna rush to Him,cryout,and be rescued. “God is notsurprised.” Ispeak it to myselfand then to others when life has takenanunexpected detour. Youknowwhatitdoes?Itallows me totake arelievedbreath.I’mnot in charge, butIknowWho is! When life surprisesme,itdoesn’t surpriseGod.
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fortyvolunteersto cleardebrisfrom overgrowncemeteries,restoreand clean headstones, andmaintainthesites. The work isnotalways easy. Itis often physicallydemanding,fromdodgingbrush andstumpstoliftingheavyheadstones andbox tombs.
“Actually, my wifetookanoldpairof bluejeansandcutthelegsoffand put elasticinittogoovermyarmsbecause Ikeptcominghomewithallthesecuts andbruisesand bleedingfrom my arms from thebriars,andshesays,‘Yougot to do alittlebetterjobprotecting yourself,’”laughedHannah.
Manyofthecemeterieshe workson arehundredsof yearsold andformer familycemeteriesordefunct church cemeteriesthathavebeen abandoned andfallenintodisrepair.Withthe population growthinNorthAlabamacurrently, manycemeteriesareendangered by theencroachmentofnewdevelopmentsaswasthecasewithonecemetery inMeridianvillethatwasunknowingly damagedbyconstructioncrewsofa new subdivision.
Hannahandhis volunteersuse what theyhave to cleanupthese historic cemeteriesand whentheir ownaxes andstrengtharen’tenough,Hannah has foundhelpinlocalleaders,asinthe caseoftheCrawford-Ryancemeteryin MorganCounty.Whenoneparticular tree wastoolargeforHannahandhis volunteerstohandle,state Senator ArthurOrrsecuredthem a$1,500 grant to contract atreeremovalcompany. AccessingcemeteriesisanotherchallengeHannahfaces,asa cemetery he recentlyworkedoninDecaturdemonstrates. Thepositioningofthecemetery betweenrailroadtracksand adefunct foundryalongwiththepadlocking of the gatestothecemeterymadeit difficult forHannahandthepublicto regularlyaccess.
Locatingthesecemeteries whereRevolutionary Warveteransareburiedin the firstplaceis challengeinandofitself,andthenconfirmingthata patriot is buriedtherecanbeanother challenge.
HannahandtheSARpartnerswith TheWilliam G. Pomeroy Foundation whosuppliesthe$1,500-historicalmarkers forthepatriots,butthe Pomeroy Foundationhas afew requirementsin ordertoacquirea marker. Oneofthose isconfirmationeitherthroughrecords oranoriginalheadstonethatthe patriot isin fact buriedthere.
Withmanycemeteriesinbad shape withbrokenandmissingheadstones and recordssometimesscarce,confirming aveteran’s burialcanbedifficult, butHannahhasanother groupofvolunteers dedicatedto researchingforconfirmingevidence.
Oncethe veteranisconfirmedandthe cemeteryrestored,thehistorical marker iserectedandthenunveiledinan officialceremonywiththeSARcolorguard andoften DARrepresentatives. Hannah even reachesouttodescendantsofthe patriots andsomemaketripsfromall overthecountryto attendthe ceremony andvisitthe gravesite.
TheGrayCemeteryrighthereinMadisonisoneofHannah’scurrent projects andwhereacelebratoryceremonywill soonbetakingplace.The Gray CemeteryislocatedoffofBalchRoadnear theGillespie Roadintersection.It was formerly used by theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch that satonthe property untilthelate1920s.
So faronepatriot, JohnGray, has been confirmedtobe buriedthere, and Hannahsuspectsthere couldbeanothertwo patriots.
Thecemetery, whichisoneofthe largestHannahhas workedon at almost twoacres,hasbeenthree years’ work so far, andHannahhaspartneredwith localhistorianandvolunteercemetery restorer JohnRankinto clean,restore, andmaintainthecemetery.
TheGraycemeterypresentsits own
TheGrayCemeteryhas onepatriotfromt suspectstherecouldbeanother two patriot
challengesto restoration. To start,itis boxedinonallsidesbyaneighborhood, astorage unit facility, and awooded area,makingitdifficult forthe publicto accessand forHannah andhis team remove the cleared debrisfrom the ce etery.
“This particular cemeteryhasbee realbearbecause firstofall,typical when we’recleaningacemetery, we gotsomeplacethatwecandragallthe brushandthetreesandthe bushesand the briars butthisparticularcemeteryis allboxedin except forthe south end whichisopenedup intokindofa swampyarea. So,westartedmaking thesepilesofdebriswithinthecemetery,”Hannahexplained. Thesouthendofthe groundsalso contains aformerdirtroadthatw onceused by wagons to bringcoffins the church andcemetery. Theroadnow formsa deep gullythatcutsacrosst land, presentinganother potential dangerandobstacle toeasyaccess.
Public accessisanother oneof Pomeroy Foundation’scriteriainorder tosupply ahistoricalmarker, and thus,a majorconcern of Hannah’s when renovatingcemeteries whereRevolutionary Warveteransareburied.
Fortunately,Hannahisworking on solutions fortheGraycemetery.The city is currentlybuilding apaved road throughthe woodedareaonthe far southendofthecemeteryto access theirnearbywatertreatmentplant but the roadwillalsodoubleas apublicaccesspointtothe cemetery andasmall parkinglotplanned forthe roadwilladditionallymakepublicaccess eveneasier.Asfortheformerroadandcurrent gully, alocalBoyScoutplanstoearn his EagleScoutbadgebybuildinga bridge forfoottraffictocross the gaponthe wayfromthe parkingareatothecemetery. RestorationoftheGrayCemetery is ongoing,andHannahplanstomapthe cemeteryand registeritwiththeAlabamaCemetery PreservationAlliance. Healsoplanstoapplyfor ahistorical markerfor the cemetery andholdan SARceremonyfor thepatriot, John Gray, thereassoonas thecity’s roadis finishedandpublicaccess has beenestablished.
“Basically,when we find apatriotin thecemetery,we’renotgoingtojust cleanupthearea around wherethe patriotis.Ifwe’re goingtodoit, we’re goingtodoit right. We’ll clean upthe wholecemetery,”explainedHannah.
So far, Hannahhasacquiredseven historicalmarkers forthestate of Alabama.
Forhisefforts, theSAR’s sisterorganization,the DAR, has presentedHannahwiththree awardsincludingthe America250medaland theHannah WhiteArnettMedal,presented by the regentof state.
Madison HistorianJohnRankinandvolunteer KarenThackerdiscussing whattask is upnext incleaningout the oldGrayCemetery,which waslostfordecades in thewoodsoffBalch Road.Rankin helpedrediscoverthe gravesover30yearsago.
Theworkisimportantto himbecause ofthe significanceofthe sacrifices these early patriotsmadeto found ourcountry.Herecallsbeinghit by theimportance ofthisworkupon finding astone in onecemeteryhe wasclearingthat read,‘Lost butnot forgotten’.
“Thatreally just brokemyhearttosee somethinglike thatand knowing thatwe have somany peopleintheseearly days whosacrificedso much andespeciallyin taking astand forour country andbeing abletostartanddevelopsuchanationas we have today. Ithink it’sonlyfair that we search outthose individualsand give themsomeofthehonorthattheydeserve,”recalledHannah.
He plansto keep going fora longtime:
“I’vepretty much justsetapersonalgoal thataslongasI’m ableto getout there andclean up thesecemeteries,rebuild their headstonesand placemarkerson their gravesandhaveceremonies to recognize these folks,I’m going todoit as longasI can,aslongasI’m able.”
TheTennessee Valley Chapterisone of theleadingchapters inthe countryin cemetery restoration.Hannahhopes to getother chapters interestedindoing the same thing intheirareas. Healsohopes to coverallthe veterans in NorthAlabamaand thenbringmore cemeteries backtolifethroughout the entirestate. Hannahisalwayslooking formorevolunteers to join himand posts regularupdates onhisprojects on Facebook.
McCartneyCampbell,localBoy Scoutisworkingonhis Eagle Scoutprojectarthe GrayCemetery by building abridgefor foottraffictocross agaponthe wayfromtheplannedadjacent parking areatothecemetery.
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FieldingTowingand Recovery 2322 ClintonAveW Huntsville,Al 35805 256-534-5883 July 17,2024 At 8:00am 2004 BLUETOYOTAHIGHLANDER JTEGP21A640027587 2015 BLACKNISSANALTIMA 1N4AL3AP6FN376082
1991 DUTCHMAN RV 47CF20P29M1015073 06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 602742
ABANDONEDVEHICLES
FieldingTowingand Recovery 2322 ClintonAveW Huntsville,Al 35805 256-534-5883 July 25,2024 At 8:00am
2008TANFORDESCAPE 1FMCU031X8KB67435
2011SILVER HYUNDAI SONATA 5NPEB4AC8BH133188
2018 SILVER CHEVYMALIBU 1G1ZD5STXJF215943
06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 602744
1994 FORDECONOLINE 1FDHS24H1RHA27677
Brownsboro,AL35741. 2013 MINICOOPER WMWSU3C55DT687693
2016 CHEVROLETEQUINOX 1GNALDEK4GZ100113
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ABANDONEDVEHICLES
Thefollowing vehicles will be auctionedon August20,2024, at 12:00 noon at MDMWreckerService,Inc. DBA: MayhallWrecker 5000 Meridian Street N, Huntsville,AL35810 256-536-5055
2008 VOLVOS80 VIN# YV1AS982481082596
2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE VIN# ML32F4FJ0LHF10701
07/03/24,07/10/24 ADID 603253
ABANDONEDVEHICLES
The following vehicleswill be auctionedon July 31,2024at8:00A.M. MIKE’S WRECKERSERVICE 1100 Hoover Street Huntsville,AL35801 256-536-2226 AUCTIONLIST
2017 Ford Focus(White) 1FADP3N25HL287196
2020 Mazda3(Gray) JM1BPALM4L1168103
2020Toyota Corolla (Silver) 5YFEPRAE5LP114375
2002 Mini Cooper (Red) WMWRC33452TC38393
2016 KiaSorento(Gray) 5XYPK4A17GG119529
2011 Ford Fusion (Red) 3FAHP0HA6BR205505
2007 VolvoV70 (Gray) YV1SW592772635248
2013 ChevroletEquinox (White) 2GNALPEK2D6374404
2008 Dodge Charger (White) 2B3KA43G38H249536
2000 ChevroletSilverado (Blue) 1GCEC14W3YE236044
2007 GMCYukon (Black) 1GKFK66897J283933
2006 SunlineCoachSolaris Camper 1LC2S2P286D305662 C
2005 JaycoJayFlight Camper
1UJBJ02RX51CW0279
2010Land RoverRange Rover (White) SALMF1D43AA326270
06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 602664
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The following vehicleswill be auctionedonAugust12,2024, at12:00 noon at MDMWrecker Service, Inc.
DBA: MayhallWrecker
5000 Meridian Street N, Huntsville,AL35810
256-536-5055
2002TOYOTACAMRYVIN# 4T1BF32K62U512229
2021 KIASOULVIN# KNDJ23AU4M7796542
1998 FORD EXPEDITIONVIN# 1FMRU1769WLA39734
2016 KIARIO VIN# KNADM4A3XG6576057
06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 602668
ABANDONEDVEHICLES
The following vehicleswill be auctionedonAugust14,2024, at12:00 noon at MDMWrecker Service, Inc.
DBA: MayhallWrecker
5000 Meridian Street N, Huntsville,AL35810
256-536-5055
2007 NISSANALTIMAVIN# 1N4AL21E57C150654
2020 FORD ESCAPEVIN# 1FMCU0F65LUC72789
06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 602669
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ORDINANCENO.2024-163 ANORDINANCEFORTHE VACATIONOFUTILITYANDDRAINAGEEASEMENTLOCATED WITHIN102KELVINGROVE DRIVE BEITHEREBYFOUNDANDORDAINED bytheCityCounciloftheCityof Madison,Alabama,as follows: SECTION1. ThatanapplicationhasbeenpresentedtothePlanning &EconomicDevelopmentDepartmentoftheCityof Madisononbehalfof ChelseaandJacobMcKinney,requestingthevacationof aportionof autility &drainageeasementlocated within102KelvingroveDrive,Lot20ofPhaseIIIof WestHighlandsSubdivision andfurtherdescribed as follows: STATEOFALABAMA COUNTYOFMADISON
EASEMENTTOBE VACATED ALLTHATPARTOFSECTION32,TOWNSHIP 3SOUTH,RANGE 2WEST,OFTHEHUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN,MORE PARTICU-
LARLYDESCRIBEDAS BEGINNING AT APOINTTHATISSOUTH89DEGREES36MINUTES 26 SECONDSWEST15.00FEET ANDSOUTH00DEGREES20MINUTES20SECONDSEAST10.00FEETFROMTHENORTHEASTCORNEROFLOT20,OF WESTHIGHLANDSPHASETHREESUBDIVISION,RECORDEDINPLATBOOK36 PAGE5,INTHEOFFICE OF JUDGEOFPROBATE,MADISONCOUNTY,ALABAMA
THENCEFROMTHETRUEPOINTOFBEGINNINGSOUTH00DEGREES20MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST136.78 FEETTOA POINT; THENCENORTH61DEGREES54 MINUTES38SECONDSWEST11.37FEETTO APOINT; THENCENORTH00DEGREES20MINUTES20SECONDS131.36FEETTO APOINT; THENCENORTH89DEGREES36 MINUTES26SECONDSEAST10.00FEETTOTHEPOINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION2. Thattheeasement requestedforvacationisnotusedbytheCity,anditisnolongerneededforpublic ormunicipalpurposes. SECTION3. Pursuanttothe findingsinthisOrdinance,theMayoroftheCityofMadison,Alabama,ishereby authorized, requested,anddirectedtoexecute aquitclaimdeedvacatingthe easement. NOW,THEREFORE,BEITHEREBYORDAINED bytheCityCounciloftheCityof Madison,Alabama,that,inaccordancewiththeforegoing,theMayoroftheCityofMadison,Alabama,isherebyauthorized anddirectedtoexecuteaquitclaim deedvacatingtheabove-describedutility &drainageeasementinfavorof ChelseaandJacob McKinney, andthattheCity Clerk-Treasurerisherebyauthorizedtoappropriatelyattestthesame.
READ, PASSED,ANDADOPTED this____dayofJune2024.
RanaeBartlett, Council President CityofMadison, Alabama ATTEST:
LisaThomas,CityClerk-Treasurer CityofMadison,Alabama
APPROVED this_____dayofJune2024.
Paul Finley,Mayor CityofMadison,Alabama
ABANDONEDVEHICLES
Vehicles will be sold on 8/5/2024 @8:00am, at1317 Putman DrNW,Huntsville,AL 35816
256-694-6700
97 Dodge Dakota Red 1B7GL23X6VS128992
14Lexus ES 350 Red JTHBK1GG8E2096739
06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 601683
AbandonedVehicle
Thefollowing unclaimed vehicle will be sold on August9,2024Time -8am, if not claimed- 108 Corn FieldLane,Toney,AL 35773.
1999 HONDACRV JHLRD1841XC057652
07/03/24,07/10/24 ADID 603435
AbandonedVehicle
Thefollowing unclaimed vehicle will be sold onAugust9,2024Time -8am, if not claimed- 422 Steakley Rd,New Market,AL 35761.
2011CHRYSLERTOWN& COUNTRY
2A4RR5DG9BR665435
07/03/24,07/10/24 ADID 603439
Advertisementfor Bids
Outdoor Stagefor SouthSide Park MadisonCounty,AL MadisonCounty,Alabamais seeking sealedbids to install an outdoor stageat SouthSide Park located at16159 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL35803.TheContractor is responsible foralllabor,equipment,materials,and services requiredtocompletethe Work according theconditionsand specificationsin thebid package.Thebid package canbe obtained from theMadison Countywebsiteatwww.madisoncountyal.gov.The Contractor is responsible forchecking the MadisonCountywebsiteforany postedaddenda.Allbids will be publicly openedand readaloud in Room700of theMadison CountyCourtHouse,100 Northside Square, Huntsville,AL 35801,at 2:00 PM onThursday, July 25,2024.Alex Wynboom will be thepointof contact and canbecontactedbyphone at (256)746-2900orbyemailat @
awynboom@madisoncountyal.g ov.ABidBond is required to be submittedwiththebid. PerformanceBond, Payment Bondand evidenceofinsurancewill be requiredprior to execution of the contract.Theperiod ofperformanceis45calendardays. 07/03/24,07/10/24,07/17/24 ADID 603402
ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS STATEWIDE(NORTHREGION)ENERGYCONTROLS MODERNIZATION VARIOUSLOCATIONS,ALABAMA
Sealedbids will be receivedby TheArmoryCommissionofAlabama,at theState MilitaryDepartment Building, 1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, (P.O.Box 3711),Montgomery,Alabama, until 2:00p.m.,CentralTime, Thursday,August1,2024, for Statewide (North Region) Energy Controls Modernization, VariousLocations,AL(IFB# AC-24-B-0041-S), at whichtime they will bepublicly openedand read in theSecond Floor Classroom (Room201),ofthe State MilitaryDepartment,1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, Montgomery,Alabama.
Certified checks orbidbonds (PowerofAttorney is required) payabletoTheArmoryCommissionofAlabamainanamount not less than five(5)per centof theamountof thebid, but in no event more than$10,000.00per project, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Completed DisclosureStatementsare preferredtoaccompany theproposal.Performanceand Paymentbonds will be required at thesigning of thecontract.
Allentities must be registeredto dobusinessinthe StateofAlabama. Allbiddersbiddingin amountsexceeding$50,000.00 must be licensedunder theprovisionsofTitle34, Chapter8, CodeofAlabama,1975.
Plansand specifications are open to public inspectionat the StateMilitaryDepartment,1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, StateProperty and Disbursing Office,Montgomery,AL 36109. Point of contact: Larry Crawley, samuel.l.crawley.nfg@army.mil.
Plansand specifications maybe obtained from theArchitects, AHOArchitects,LLC,1855 Data Drive, Suite150, Hoover,AL 35244 (Attn:Amanda Morris, amorris@ahoarch.com), upon deposit of$500.00per set, whichwill be refunded in full f
ORDINANCENO.2024-171
ris@ahoarch.comno later than 2:00p.m. CT,Tuesday July 23, 2024. Only thosebidderswhohaveofficially received “BidDocuments” fromAHOArchitects, LLC,will be included on thedistributionlists as “official plan holders” forAddendaorother projectinformationduring the biddingperiod.Anyprospective biddersother than “official plan holders” must notify, in writing, AHOArchitects,LLCof their intent to bid theprojectby2:00 p.m.,CDT,Tuesday July 23, 2024.
APre-BidConferencewill be conductedat1:00p.m.,Thursday,July18,2024,at theSecond Floor Classroom (Room 201),ofthe StateMilitaryDepartment,1720 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, Montgomery, Alabama36109. Allbiddersare stronglyencouraged to attend. Anyerrors oromissions made as aresultofnotattending will notbegrounds foradditional compensation.
J.BURTON ROWELL Acting StateProperty and Disbursing Officer
07/03/24,07/10/24,07/17/24 ADID 603740
Advertisementfor Bids Wallace CircleDrainage Improvements MadisonCounty,Alabama Madison County,Alabama, is seeking bids to construct1283 feetof stormsewerpipeandassociateddrainage structures in District 2ofMadison County,Alabama.TheContractor is responsible forprovidingall labor, equipment,material, and services required to completethe work according totheconditions and specifications providedin thebid package.Thebid package canbeobtained from the Madison Countywebsiteat www.madisoncountyal.gov.An optional Pre-Bidmeeting will be heldat theMadison County Public Works office locatedat 266-CShields Road, Huntsville, Alabama35811at 10:00AM on Tuesday,July2,2024.The Contractor is responsible for checking theMadison County websiteforanypostedaddenda. Bids will beopened in Room700of theMadison C C
AN ORDINANCEFOR THE VACATIONOF UTILITY ANDDRAINAGEEASEMENTLOCATED WITHINTRACTSA1AND A2 OFPUTMAN’SINDUSTRIAL PARK SECONDADDITIONPHASEII
BEIT HEREBYFOUND ANDORDAINED by the CityCouncil of the Cityof Madison,Alabama,as follows: SECTION1. Thatanapplicationhas been presented tothe Planning &EconomicDevelopment Department of the City of Madisononbehalfof AmercoRealEstate Company,requesting the vacationofutility&drainageeasement located within Tracts A1 andA2ofPutman’sIndustrialPark SecondAdditionPhase II Subdivisionand further described as follows: STATEOFALABAMA COUNTYOF MADISON EASEMENT TOBE VACATED BEING AVACATIONOFAPORTIONOFTWO (2) FIVE FOOT UTILITY ANDDRAINAGE EASMENTS ASSHWON ON THE PLATOFRESUBOF TRACT AOFPUTMAN’SINDUSTRIAL PARK SECONDADDITION PHASE II APARTOFSEC 10 T4S R2WMADISON (MADISONCOUNTY) ALABAMAAND RECORDEDOCTOBER 22,2004,ASDOCUMENTNUMBER 20041022000452510,OFFICEOFPROBATE JUDGEOF MADISON COUNTY,ALABAMA; VACATIONAREA BEINGMORE PARITCULARLY DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THENORTHWESTCORNER OF TRACTA1ASSHOWN ONSAIDPLAT; THENCEALONGTHENORTHLINEOFTRACTA1SOUTH 87DEGREES 34 MINUTES 01SECONDEAST,ADISTANCEOF 15.06FEETTOTHE POINTOFBEGINNING OFTHEHEREINDESCRIBEDVACATIONAREA; THENCEDEPARTING SAIDNORTHLINE NORTH 01DEGREE13MINUTES32SECONDS EAST,A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET; THENCESOUTH87DEGREES33MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST,ADISTANCEOF376.40 FEET; THENCESOUTH22DEGREES 48 MINUTES55SECONDS WEST,ADISTANCEOF3.52FEET; THENCESOUTH01DEGREE14MINUTES23SECONDS WEST,ADISTANCEFO6.70FEET; THENCENORTH87DEGREES33MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST,ADISTANCEOF375.10 FEET; THENCENORTH01DEGREE13MINUTES32 SECONDS EAST,ADISTANCEFO5.00FEET TOTHEPOINTOF BEGINNING ANDCONTAINING3,753SQUAREFEET,MOREORLESS.SUBJECTTO ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAYOFRECORD.
SECTION 2. Thatthe easement requestedforvacation is notused by the City,and itis no longer neededfor publicormunicipalpurposes.
SECTION3. Pursuant tothe findingsin thisOrdinance,the Mayor of the City of Madison, Alabama,is herebyauthorized, requested,and directedto executea quitclaim deed vacatingthe easement.
NOW,THEREFORE, BEIT HEREBYORDAINED by the City Councilofthe City of Madison,Alabama,that, in accordancewiththeforegoing,the Mayorofthe City of Madison, Alabama, is herebyauthorizedand directedtoexecutea quitclaim deed vacating theabove-describedutility &drainage easement in favorof Amerco Real Estate Company, and that the City Clerk-Treasurerisherebyauthorized to appropriately attest the same. READ, PASSED,AND ADOPTED this_ dayofJune2024.
ATTEST:
Lisa Thomas,City Clerk-Treasurer City of Madison, Alabama APPROVED this_____ dayofJune2024.
RanaeBartlett,Council President City of Madison,Alabama
Paul Finley,Mayor City ofMadison,Alabama
Employment adstoday. NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80432
SONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF SaundraAshburn Hill,
LettersTestamentaryupon the Estate of SaundraAshburnHill, deceased, Having beengranted totheundersigned on the10th dayof June,2024bythe Hon. Frank Barger,Judge of Probate of said County, Notice ishereby giventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said Estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. AnthonyLeon Hill
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80416
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Paul Kenneth Pfeifer
A/K/APaulPfeifer,DECEASED.
LettersTestamentaryupon the Estate of Paul KennethPfeifer A/K/APaul Pfeifer, deceased, Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the5th dayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthe said Estate are hereby requiredtopresentthe same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. Kelly Cummings Smith
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,June19, June26, July 3, 2024 ADID 600821
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80002
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF James Willard Gatherer,III, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofJames Willard Gatherer,III, deceased, Havingbeen granted totheundersignedon the24thdayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof ProbateofsaidCounty, Notice is herebygiventhatallpersons havingclaimsagainstthe said Estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedbylaw,orthe same will bebarred. Margaret PurdyGatherer
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July 17, 2024 ADID 602945
NOTICE
IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80496
Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estateare hereby requiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. Lynn BOverman
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,June26, July 3, July 10, 2024 ADID 602737
NOTICE
IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80540
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF ChristinaMaria Spazzarini Sexton a/k/a ChristinaSpazzarini Sexton, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofChristina MariaSpazzarini Sextona/k/aChristina Spazzarini Sexton,deceased, Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the26thdayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estateare hereby requiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. JuliaAquila
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July 17, 2024 ADID 603400
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80523
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT
PROBATECASENO: 80536
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF HelenVirginiaClark McBridea/k/a HelenC McBride, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofHelen Virginia Clark McBride a/k/aHelen CMcBride, deceased, Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the26th dayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probate of said County, Notice is hereby giventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred.
KarenM Morris
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July 17, 2024 ADID 603403
NOTICE
IN THEPROBATE COURT
PROBATECASENO: 80544
house,25 West 11th Street,Ste. 300,Anniston,AL36201. THEREISBEING MADEA CLAIMAGAINSTYOUFOR PROPERTYWHICHYOU MAY HAVEAN INTEREST: to listfor salejointly ownedproperties in Calhoun County,Alabama.After sale of thepropertiesandpayment of costs, theproceeds will be distributed.YOUARE HEREBYNOTIFIEDTHATYOU AREREQUIREDTOANSWER THECLAIM(S)AGAINSTYOU IN WRITING,ANDTOFILE THEORIGINALOFYOURANSWER WITHTHECLERK OF THIS COURTWITHACOPY TO EMILYHAWKMILLS,ESQ. WHOSEADDRESS 153 S. 9TH STREET,GADSDEN,AL35901 WITHINTHIRTY(30) DAYS OF THELASTDATE OF PUBLICATION.FAILINGTOANSWER OR PLEAD IN RESPONSE WILLRESULTINADEFAULT BEING ENTEREDAGAINST YOUFORTHEDAMAGES OR RELIEFSOUGHTAGAINST YOU.
in the City of Huntsville ,Alabama. This noticeisfor WO#7Clubview,WO#8Wheeler ,WO#9 Ginn Pt,WO# 10 PulaskiPk, WO#11Euclid, WO#12 Fountain Dr.Thisnoticewill appear forfour (4)consecutiveweeks beginningon June19,2024and endingon July 10,2024.All claimsshouldbe filed at theCity of Huntsville Engineering Department,320 Fountain Circle, Huntsville,Al.35801 ADID 601296
NOTICE OF DIVORCEBY PUBLICATION
IN
TATE OF EdithMarieJustice a/k/aEdith MarieSharpJustice, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofEdith MarieJustice a/k/aEdith MarieSharpJustice, deceased, Having beengranted totheundersigned on the7th dayof June,2024bythe Hon. Frank Barger,Judge of Probate of said County, Notice ishereby giventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said Estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or thesamewill be barred. Larry Glenn Justice
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,June19, June 26, July 3, 2024 ADID 600819
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MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF JudithAStaggs a/k/aJudithAnnStaggs,DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the Estate of JudithAStaggsa/k/a JudithAnnStaggs,deceased, Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the18thdayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthe said Estateare hereby requiredtopresentthe same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. KarlaHardyand KeithD Johns MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July 17, 2024
ADID 602763
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80458
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF DorisAHilbertA/K/A DorisAdamsHilbert, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the Estate of DorisAHilbertA/K/A DorisAdamsHilbert, deceased, Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the11thdayof June,2024by theHon. Frank f f
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF DorothyN Moore, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofDorothy NMoore,deceased, Havingbeengranted to theundersignedon the25th dayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probate of said County, Notice is hereby giventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowedbylaw,orthe same will bebarred. JamesR Moore& SharonM Hamby
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, &July17, 2024 ADID 603288
NOTICE IN THEPROBATE COURT PROBATECASENO: 80520
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Robert TedHaas, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofRobertTed Haas,deceased, Havingbeengranted to theundersignedon the25thday of June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthe said Estateare hereby requiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. Alvera MHaas
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July17, 2024 ADID 603290
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF CarolynMarie Cantrella/k/a CarolynM Cantrell, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofCarolyn MarieCantrell a/k/aCarolyn MCantrell, deceased, Havingbeengranted to theundersignedon the27thday of June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County, Notice is herebygiven thatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estateare hereby requiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law,orthe same will bebarred. Tina MCantrell
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, July 17, 2024 ADID 603405
NOTICE
IN THEPROBATE COURT
PROBATECASENO: 80530
MADISONCOUNTYPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICEPROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF PeterC Booher A/K/APeter Choate Booher, DECEASED. LettersTestamentaryupon the EstateofPeter CBooherA/K/A PeterChoateBooher,deceased, Havingbeengranted to theundersignedon the26th dayof June,2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probate of said County, Notice is hereby giventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said Estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowed by law, or thesamewill bebarred. Carole RBooher
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3T,July3,July10, &July17, 2024 ADID 603474
NOTICE OF CIVILLAWSUIT
To UnknownHeirs of Bertha W. Thomason, Martha W. Boyd,Charles Thomason, Mary ClydeThomason, Martha ToddFears, Gary BoydandRichard Boyd THISISTO NOTIFYYOUTHAT IN CIVILACTIONNO:11-CV2022-900508.00 ENTITLED CharlotteThomason Nixetal vs.John C.Thomasonetal presently pending in theCircuit CourtofCalhoun County,Alabama, Calhoun CountyCourtS S
THIS CASE ISASSIGNEDTO JUDGEHUGHEYDATEDTHIS 20THDAYOF JUNE,2024, KIM MCCARSON,CIRCUITCOURT 07/03/24,07/10/24,07/17/24, 07/24/24 ADID 603210
NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordancewithSection16, Title50CodeofAlabama,1940 noticeisherebygiven that Consolidated Construction Co. ofAla.,909 OakwoodAve., SuiteA,Huntsville,AL35811 Contractor(s) havecompleted theContract forConstructionof TransitTransferStation,521 PrattAve Huntsville,ALforthe StateofAlabamaand the County-CityofOwner(s), and havemade requestfor final settlementof said Contract. Consolidated Construction CompanyofAL. Contractor(s) 909 OakwoodAve.,SuiteA Huntsville,AL35811 BusinessAddress ADID 602243 06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24, 07/17/24
Notice of Completion
ROGERS GROUP, INC. hereby givesnoticeofcompletion of contract with Newby Road Improvements Phase2 located in theCityof Huntsville,Alabama (PeriodicProject). This noticewill appear forfour (4)consecutive weeksbeginningon06/19/24andendingon 07/10/24. Allclaimsshouldbe filed at2512Triana Boulevard, SW,Huntsville,AL35805during this period. ADID 601611
Notice of Completion
ROGERS GROUP, INC. hereby givesnoticeofcompletion of contract with PlummerRoad Mill andOverlay located in theCityofHuntsville, Alabama(PeriodicProject). This noticewill appear forfour (4)consecutive weeksbeginningon06/19/24andendingon 07/10/24. Allclaimsshouldbe filed at2512Triana Boulevard, SW,Huntsville,AL35805during this period. ADID 601612
Notice of Completion
ROGERS GROUP, INC.hereby givesnoticeofcompletion of contract withtheCityof Huntsville for 1115Drake Avenue Drainage Project located in Huntsville, Alabama(PeriodicProject). This noticewill appear forfour (4)consecutive weeksbeginningon06/19/24andendingon 07/10/24. Allclaimsshouldbe filed at2512Triana Boulevard, SW,Huntsville,AL35805during this period. ADID 601614
Justin Henry, whoselastknown whereaboutsisHunstville/MadisonCountyAl,is herbynotified that RachelYoungshas filed divorce in HotSpringsAr andhas 30daystocontactthe Courts or thedivorce will begranted in his absence. 06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24, 07/17/24 ADID 602771
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Defaulthaving been made in thepaymentof theindebtednesssecuredby that certain mortgagedated November30, 2020,executedby Mi Encanto BeautySalon,LLC,toNorthAlabamaRevolving Loan Fund, LLC,whichmortgage was recordedon December8,2020, in Instrument Number202000098194,of themortgage recordsinthe Office of the Judgeof ProbateofMadison County,Alabamanoticeis herebygiven thatpursuant to law and thepowerof sale containedin said mortgage, theundersigned will sell atpublic outcry,tothehighestbidder for cash,infrontof theMainentrancetothe Madison County CourthouseatHuntsville,Alabama,during thelegalhoursof sale on July 25,2024, thefollowing described realestate,situated in Madison County, Alabama, to-wit: Thefollowing described realestate situated in Madison County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT3,BLOCK 60,ACCORDINGTOTIE MAPORPLATOF HUNTSVILLELAND BUILDING &MANUFACTURINGASSOCIATIONA/K/AWEST HUNTSVILLE,ASRECORDED IN PLATBOOK 1, PAGE 39, IN THEOFFICE OFTHEJUDGE OF PROBATEOFMADISON COUNTY,ALABAMA. This saleis made forthepurposeofpaying theindebtednesssecuredby said mortgage as well asexpensesof foreclosure.Thisproperty will be sold onan “asis, whereis” basis, subjecttoanyeasements, encumbrances,andexceptions reflectedinthe mortgageand thosecontained in therecords of theofficeofthe Judgeof Probateofthe Countywherethe above-describedproperty is situated.This property will be sold without warrantyorrecourse, expressedorimplied as to condition, title,useand/orenjoymentand will be sold subjectto theright of redemption ofall partiesentitled thereto. Alabamalawgives some persons whohaveaninterestin propertytheright to redeem the property under certain circumstances.Programsmayalso existthathelppersonsavoidor delay theforeclosureprocess. An attorney shouldbe consulted to help youunderstand these f
theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedbylaw,orthe same will bebarred. CharlesRay Kingand Shirley AnnDerolf To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June26, July 3, July 10,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 602666
NOTICE STATEOFALABAMA MADISONCOUNTY CASENO80482 PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOFSunYoYi, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofSunYoYi,Deceased,having beengranted to theundersignedon the17thday of June2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid county, noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthe said estate are •••RECYCLE •••
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hereby requiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law,orthe same will bebarred. SoojinYi To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June26, July 3, July 10,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper 06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24 ADID 602672
NOTICE STATEOFALABAMA MADISONCOUNTY IN THEPROBATE COURT CASENO. 80253 INTHEMATTEROFTHE PETITIONOFNatalie Marie SimpsonFORTHENAME CHANGEOFIsaiah Jayden Hardnett, MINOR. TO:Anthony Brian Hardnett, 1969 CornersCircle,Lithonia, GA30058 Youare herebynotified thaton f
the8th dayof May, 2024,a Petitionand Declaration for MinorNameChange wasfiled by Natalie MarieSimpsonand that the1st dayofAugust, 2024 at 11:30am, wasappointeda day forthehearing thereof,at whichtimeyouarerequestedto appearand contestthe same if yousodesire. Givenunder my hand, this 21st dayof June,2024.
/s/Frank Barger Judgeof ProbateCourt MadisonCountyRecord3T: 26thJune,3rdJuly,10thJuly, 2024 ADID 602678
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PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOFRobert MillerJr., Letters ofAdministration upon theEstateofRobertMiller,Jr., deceased. Havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the25th dayof October,2023by the Hon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid County. Notice is herebygiven thatallpersons having claimsagainstthe said Estateare hereby required to present thesamewithin the time allowedby law,orthe same will bebarred. Mollie MarieHamlet 06/26/24,07/03/24,07/10/24 ADID 602677
NOTICE THESTATE OFALABAMA MADISONCOUNTY PROBATECOURT CASENO74704 IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF ETHELMARYHENDERSON,DECEASED TO:HolliADexter, 1019 Ewell Circle, Springhill,TN 37174 Michelle LDexter-Lathan,3817 59thAve.SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Mary Dexter Suggs,3945 Cedarwood Place, Cincinnati, OH 45213-2324 Stephanie Dexter Brown,5123 ColerainAve.,#10, Cincinnati, OH 35223 FinaceDexter, Jr., 22506ThomsonSt., ClintonTownship, MI 48035 Walter Dexter,16505 EastEight Mile Road, EastPoint,MI48201 Vivian Dexter Salter,6843 Stoll Lane, Cincinnati, Oh 452364040 Laverne Dexter Hudgins,3566 AmberacresDr.,#1, Cincinnati, OH 45237
RobertJ Dexter,7610 Reading Road,Apt. 300, Cincinnati, OH 45237 SidDumas,231220thPlace Easley,Birmingham,AL352081606 Jacynthia Huffman,160525th Street North, Bessemer,AL 35020 SidEddie Bryant,621 Park Ave.,Fairfield,AL35064 BradfordBryant,606 BrokeBow Cir.,Birmingham,AL35214
Dorthea Bethel,14855 Memorial Dr Apt. 508, Houston,TX 77079
Darryl Bryant,10308 Hammerly Blvd., Houston,TX 77043 LashauntaStallings,722 Golden CrestCircle, Birmingham,AL35209 Yolanda Ranae Bryant,Address Unknown Heidi Bryant,AddressUnknown Notice is herebygiven that JamesBSchrimsher,asPersonal Representativeinthe abovecaseofEthel Mary Henderson, Deceased,has this day presented totheCourtunder oathhis account,vouchers, evidenceand statement forFinal Settlement totheprobateofthe said estate and that the13th dayofAugust, 2024 @9:30 a.m.,hasbeenappointed aday forsuchasettlement,atwhich time allparties with interestcan appearand contestthe same if they think proper. Witness, atoffice,this21stday of June2024 Frank Barger ProbateJudge Madison CountyRecord3T: June26, July 3, July 10,2024 ADID 602676
PROBATEJUDGE THESTATE OFALABAMA PROBATECOURT MADISONCOUNTY CASENO: 80457 IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF: JuanitaGailRiddle, deceased. TO:RICKYJOHNSON,128 MCLEMORERD.,TAFT,TN 38488; KELLYJOHNSONGEIGER, 106 HOSELCIR.,MERIDIANVILLE,AL35759; BRENNAO’BRIAN; 2610 OLD IOWAPARKRD.,APT.37, WICHITAFALLS,TX76306; BRIANJOHNSON,4242 HUCKLEBERRYRD.,FAYETTEVILLE,NC28312; RONJOHNSON,4242 HUCKLEBERRYRD.,FAYETTEVILLE,NC28312; BEVERLYACUFF, 140 MCCOLLUMLN.,NEW MARKET, AL35761 Youare herebynotified thaton the3rd dayof June,2024, aPetition forProbateofWill was filed by Jerome LynnAcuff and that the1st dayofAugust2024 at 11:00am. wasappointeda day forthehearing thereof,at whichtimeyou canappearand contestthe same if yousee proper. Givenunder my hand, this 17th dayof June,2024. /s/Frank Barger Judgeof ProbateCourt MADISONCOUNTYRECORD: June26, July 3, July 10,2024 ADID 601851
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THESTATE OFALABAMA PROBATECOURT MADISONCOUNTY CASENO: 80434 IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOF: BOBBYM BURDETTEAKABOBBY BURDETTE,deceased. TO:RUTHL GABLE, 4174, SHINNECOCKCIRCLE, BESSEMER,AL35022; STEPHEN BOYD GABLE, 6765 COUNTYRD. 436, CULLMAN,AL 35057;ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, UNKNOWNWHEREABOUTS Youare herebynotified thaton the30thdayof May, 2024, aPetitionforProbateofWillwasfiled by Jeremy Douglas Gibbsand that the30thdayof July 2024at 2:30pm.wasappointedadayfor thehearingthereof,atwhichtime youcanappearand contestthe same if youseeproper. Givenunder my hand, this 18th dayof June,2024. /s/Frank Barger Judgeof ProbateCourt MADISONCOUNTYRECORD: June26, July 3, July 10,2024 ADID602114
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undersigned will sell at public outcry,tothehighestbidder for cash,infrontof theMainDoor of theMadisonCountyCourthouse, City of Huntsville, Alabama, within thelegal hours of sale, on the29thday of July, 2024, thefollowing described realestate situated in Madison County,Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 11,Block13,according to themap of survey of InglewoodEstates,3rdAddition, Huntsville,Alabama,as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 100, Probate Recordsof MadisonCounty,Alabama.
Thispropertywill be sold on an “asis, whereis” basis, subject to anyeasements, encumbrances,andexceptions reflected in themortgage andthosecontainedin therecordsoftheoffice of theJudgeof Probate of the countywhere theabove-describedpropertyissituated.
Thispropertywill be sold without warranty or recourse,expressed or impliedastotitle,useand/or enjoymentandwill be sold subject to therightof redemptionof allparties entitled thereto.
Said saleis made forthe purposeofpayingthe same indebtednessand theexpenses incident tothis sale,includinga reasonableattorney’s fee.
Pursuant toAla. Code (1975)
§6-5-248(h),Alabamalaw gives some persons whohavean interestinproperty theright to redeem theproperty under certain circumstances.Programs mayalsoexist that help persons avoidordelay theforeclosure process.An attorney shouldbe consultedtohelpunderstand theserightsandprogramsasa partofthe foreclosureprocess.
CB&SBANK BY:William M. Hancock Wolfe,Jones, Wolfe, Hancock, Daniel &South,LLC 905 BobWallaceAvenue Huntsville,Alabama35801 06/26/24,07/03/24, 07/10/24 ADID 602267
STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT COUNTYOFMADISON CASE NO.73885 IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF EllenVirginia Boothe Wallace, DECEASED
To:EdwardLamar Wallace, 14002 CreelyDrive,Huntsville, AL35803 Amanda Nicholson, 3414 Conger Ct Huntsville,AL35805 Chad WarrenHawkins,134 CountyRoad229, Moulton,AL 35650 Steven Vernon Wallace, P.O. Box45, Coaling,AL35449 KevinNicholas Wallace,AIS 00289031 Bibb CountyCorrectional Facility, 565 BibbLane, Brent,AL35034 KristopherAl-Mahasneh, 2514 Pioneer Road SW,Huntsville, AL35803 TracyFabrini,4630 Nimmer Drive, NewPortRichey,FL 34652
The6th dayofAugust, 2024at 9:30a.m. hasbeen appointed forthehearingofsaidPetition to Sell Property describedas: 14002 CreelyDrive SW, Huntsville,AL35803
Youare herebynotified to appearbeforesaidCourtonsaid daytocontestsaidpetition if youthinkproper.
This 14thdayof June, 2024 /s/Frank Barger Judgeof Probate
THEMadisonRecord3TIMES: June19, June26, July 3, 2024 ADID 601522
STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MADISONCOUNTY CASE NO.80460
IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF ValJohnson Schultz FORTHENAME CHANGEOFHeaven FayeAnnBryant, MINOR.
TO:HaroldLeonard Bryant, Jr, UnknownWhereabouts Youare herebynotifiedthaton the12thdayof June2024,a Petitionand Declarationfor Minor Name Changewas filed by ValJohnson Schultz andthat the1st dayofAugust2024at 2:00pm,wasappointed aday forthehearingthereof,atwhich time youarerequestedtoappearand contestthe same if yousodesire. Givenunder my hand, this24th dayof June2024 /s/Frank Barger Judgeof Probate Court
MadisonCountyRecord3T: 26th June,3rdand 10thofJuly 2024 ADID 602733
STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MADISONCOUNTY CASE NO.80459 IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF ValJohnson Schultz FORTHE NAME CHANGEOFBreon Davon Bryant, MINOR.
TO:HaroldLeonard Bryant,Jr a/k/aHarold Leonard Bryant, UnknownWhereabouts Youare herebynotified that on the12thdayof June2024,a Petitionand Declaration for Minor Name Changewas filed by ValJohnson Schultz andthat the1st dayofAugust2024at 2:00pm,wasappointed aday forthehearingthereof,atwhich time youarerequestedtoappearand contestthe same if yousodesire. Givenunder my hand, this24th dayofJune2024 /s/Frank Barger Judgeof Probate Court
MadisonCountyRecord3T: 26thJune,3rdand 10thofJuly 2024 ADID 602734
STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MADISONCOUNTY CASENO:72694 IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Michael GlennScott, DECEASED.
TO:AlabamaMedicaidAgency, c/oCodieRowland,Associate Director,P.O.Box5624, Montgomery,AL36103; Health CareAuthority, c/oKenneth D. Graves,Esq 101 SivleyRoad, SW,Huntsville,AL 35801
HHHealth System,c/o Sheila Smith,101 Sivley Road, Hunsville,AL35801; HHHeartCenter,LLC,c/o Sheila Boyett,930 Franklin Street SE, Huntsville,AL35801; Radiologyof Huntville,PC, P.O. Box528, Goodlettesville,TN 37070 RandallJoe Scott, 2024 North Memorial Pkwy,Apt.T1, Huntsville,AL35810; Jimmy DewayneScott, 11575 SouthParkway SE,Apt. 403, Huntsville,AL,35803; SolonThomas Scott, 11575 SouthParkway SE,Apt. 403, Huntsville,AL,35803;
Thesaidestatehasbeendeclared insolvent.The6thdayof August2024at2:00p.mhas beenappointed to hearanddetermineupon said Final Settlement.Youare, therefore, hereby citedtobeandappear at my office,atthe courthouse of said County, on said day,to contestthe same,ifyou think proper.
Witnessmyhand this the18th dayofJune,2024. /s/Frank Barger Judgeof Probate
MADISONCOUNTYRECORD, 3times3rd,10th,17thJuly 2024 ADID 603467
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80511
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Marjorie Willena Johnson, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofMarjorieWillena Johnson, Deceased,having beengranted totheundersignedon the24thday June 2024by theHon. Frank Barger, Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, notice is herebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst thesaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within thetimeallowedbylaw, or thesamewill bebarred. JanieM Strope
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:July3, July 10, &July17,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 603246
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80528
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Susan Lynn Csontos Tate, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofSusan Lynn CsontosTate, Deceased,having beengranted totheundersignedon the25thday June 2024by theHon. Frank Barger, Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeisherebygiventhatall personshavingclaimsagainst thesaidestateare hereby requiredtopresentthe same within thetimeallowedbylaw, or thesamewill bebarred. CraigCsontos
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:July 3, July 10, July 17,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 603248
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No:80148
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF: VENITAROYER COBBA/K/AVENITAGAIL COBB Letters ofAdministrationwith WillAnnexedupon theestateof VENITAROYER COBBA/K/A VENITAGAILCOBB, deceased, havingbeengranted totheundersignedon the20thdayof June2024,by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateof MadisonCounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons havingclaimsagainstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedbylaw,orthe same will bebarred.
KELISYBERTMILFORD MadisonCountyRecord3TJuly 3, July 10, July 17,2024 ADID 603410
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80488
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOFRebecca Prinetta OwensCromm, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofRebecca Prinetta Owens Croom,Deceased, havingbeengranted tothe undersignedon the17thday June2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid county, noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshavingclaims againstthe said estate are hereby requiredtopresentthe same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. JuanTorresCroom
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June26th, July 3, July 10,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 602667
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No:80493
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF:Anne SColliera/k/a Anne Collier Letters ofAdministrationwith WillAnnexedupon theestateof Anne SCollier a/k/aAnne Collier, deceased,having been granted totheundersignedon the18thdayof June2024,by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof ProbateofMadison County, notice is herebygiventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithinthe time allowed by law, or the same will bebarred. KiwanisHightower
MadisonCountyRecord3T June26, July 3, July 10,2024
ADID 602738
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80495
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Makoto Inoue, Letters ofAdministration upon theestateofMakoto Inoue, Deceased,having been granted totheundersignedon the18thday June2023by the Hon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons havingclaimsagainstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or the same will bebarred. Juan Guo
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June26, July 3, July 10,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 602740
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80512
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Bobby Earl Cunningham, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofBobby Earl Cunningham,Deceased,having beengranted totheundersigned on the24thday June 2024by theHon. Frank Barger, Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeisherebygiven thatall personshaving claims against thesaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within thetimeallowed by law, or thesamewill bebarred. JamesThomas Cunningham
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:July 3, July 10, July 17,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 603078
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No:80390
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF:AnitaS Johnson
a/k/aAnita KirbySmith Johnson Letters ofAdministration with WillAnnexedupon theestateof AnitaS Johnsona/k/aAnita KirbySmith Johnson,deceased, having beengranted totheundersignedon the11thdayof June2024,by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateof MadisonCounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or the same will bebarred.
Kimberly Johnson Walker
MadisonCountyRecord3T
June26, July 3, July 10,2024 ADID 601665
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80466
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOFJohn Robert Lawrence Sr., Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofJohn Robert LawrenceSr.,Deceased, havingbeengranted tothe undersignedon the20thday June2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaid county, noticeisherebygiven thatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said estate are herebyrequiredtopresent the same within thetimeallowedby law, or thesamewill bebarred. Caroline E. Lawrence
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June26, July 3, and July 10,2024 in theMadisonCountyRecordnewspaper ADID 602665
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80431
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF JenniferJerome, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofJennifer Jerome, Deceased,having beengranted totheundersignedon the7th dayJune2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probate of said county, noticeishereby giventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowedbylaw,orthe same will bebarred. DennisJerome
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June19, June 26, July 3,2024 in theMadison CountyRecordnewspaper ADID 600823
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80403
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Nathan Leon Battle, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofNathanLeon Battle
,Deceased,having been granted totheundersignedon the4th day June2024by the Hon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowed by law, or the same will bebarred.
Linda Battle
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June19, June 26, &July3,2024 in theMadisonCountyRecordnewspaper ADID 600817
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80446
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Justin R. Gross, Letters ofAdministration upon theestateofJustinR. Gross, Deceased,having been granted totheundersignedon the11thday June2024by the Hon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or the same will bebarred.
DonnieGross
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June19, June 26,and July 3,2024 in the MadisonCountyRecordnewspaper ADID 600836
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 75432
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF Kathryn Wiggins, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofKathryn Wiggins, Deceased,having beengranted totheundersignedon the31st day May2024by theHon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probate of said county, noticeishereby giventhatallpersonshaving claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesamewithinthe time allowed by law, or thesamewill bebarred.
John SWiggins
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June19, June 26,and July 3,2024 in the MadisonCountyRecordnewspaper ADID 601099
StateofAlabama MadisonCounty Case No 80437
PersonalRepresentative’s Notice; Probate Court: IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF VelmaJanis Shirley, Letters ofAdministrationupon theestateofVelma Janis Shirley,Deceased,having been granted totheundersignedon the10thday June2024by the Hon. Frank Barger,Judgeof Probateofsaidcounty, noticeis herebygiventhatallpersons having claims againstthe said estate arehereby requiredto present thesamewithinthe time allowedby law, or the same will bebarred.
William SPylant
To bepublished three(3) consecutive times:June19, June 26, &July3,2024 in theMadisonCountyRecordnewspaper ADID 601092
STATEOFALABAMA TUSCALOOSACOUNTY CITYOF NORTHPORT
CITYOF NORTHPORTPUBLICWORKSCONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SECTIONONE:ADVERTISEMENTANDNOTICE FORBIDS (2022)
Sealedbids will be receivedby theCityof Northport,Alabama, aMunicipal Corporation,in the Council Chambersinthe City Hall, 3500 McFarland Boulevard,on the9th dayof July ,2024 ,until 10:00,a.m., o’clock, local time,and then publicly openedand read for thefurnishing of alllaborand material (whererequired)and equipment forperforming apublic works projectaccording to theplans,details,specifications and Contract Documents.
Awardofthe contract will be made within forty-five(45) calendar daysfromthedateof thebid opening.
1. The Project:
A. TheProjectshallbe knownasRiver RunParkat NorthportShore–Package No. 2Athletic Fieldsand thegeneral characterofsaidpublic works projectshallconsistofthe following: Constructionof 9synthetic turf athletic fields including proof rolling &acceptanceofthe subgrade from packageno.1contractor.Construction of fields includesbut is not limited to aperimeterunderdrainsystem,gravelsubgrade, lateral flatdrains system,concreteribbon curb,vinylfield fencing andgates,tension cable safety nettingandassociated polesand foundations,dugout lean rails,batters eyes,foul poles,tension cablebatting tunnelsandpoured concrete backstop walls.Finished synthetic turf playingsurface andassociated sandand rubber infill, logos,field striping, mounds, bases &accessories NOTINCLUDEDINTHISPACKAGE.
B. Theapproximatequantitiesof said Projectare as follows: 9athleticfieldscovering anareaofapproximately 780,000 sf.
C. Specialinstructionsareas
follows: defined in theconstructionplansand specifications.
D. TheCitywill furnishthe following: N/A
E. Time of Construction: From thedatestatedinthe Notice to Proceed, theProjecttime of construction is 120 consecutivecalendar days.
2. Plansand Specifications: Plansand specifications andall related Contract Documentsare open forpublic inspectionat theofficeofTTL,Inc., located at3516 GreensboroAvenue, Tuscaloosa,AL35401, and plans,specifications andother elementsofthe contract documentsmaybeobtained from theofficeofthe Engineer/ArchitectChamblessKingArchitects, LLC designatedas the office of theawarding authority forthispurpose, locatedat12 WJeffersonSt, Ste300, Montgomery,Alabama.Thecontact personfor theprojectisMike Shows,AIA. They canbe reachedat334.590.0635.
A.Plans,specifications and Contract Documentsmaybe obtainedat theabovelocation upon thedeposit of$200.00, whichamountdoesnotexceed twicethe cost ofprinting, reproduction,handlinganddistributionofeachsetof such documents. Depositsbyprime Contractorbiddersarerefundableinfullupon return ofall documentsinreusable condition within ten(10)daysofbid opening. Additional sets ofbiddocumentsforprimeContractor bidders,subcontractors,vendorsordealersmaybeobtained uponpaymentof thesamedeposit.Suchdepositswill be refunded, lessthe cost ofprinting, reproduction,handlinganddistribution,if all thedocuments arereturned in reusable condition within ten(10)daysofbid opening.
B.Alleligible refundsofdepositsforplansand specifications will be madeby theCity within twenty(20)daysofbid opening.
3. QualificationofBidders:
A.Allbiddersmustberesponsible, meeting thecriteria and requirementsset forthin theInstructions to Biddersand bidproposal.
B.Prequalification of Bidders IS ;ISNOTX required. If prequalification ofbiddersis indicated to be requiredby the preceding sentence, then writtenprequalificationinformation is available forreview at the same office whereplans,specificationsand Contract Documentsare available.
C. Theattention ofallbidders is called totheprovisionsof Statelawgoverning “general Contractors,”asset forthinAla. Code §34-8-1,et seq. (1975), and rules and regulations promulgatedpursuant thereto.
D. If aconstruction manager is beingutilizedand this contractisoneof amultiple of trade contracts, then thebidder shall be fullylicensed forthe trade, as determined byapplicable law.
E. TheCitymaynotenter intoa contract with anon-resident corporation orentitywhich is not qualified under Statelaw to dobusinessinthe StateofAlabama.
F. Allbiddersshallpossess allother licensesand/orpermits requiredbyapplicable law,rule or regulation fortheperformanceofthe work.
G. Allbiddersmustsubmit withtheirproposal, Contractor’s license numberand acopyof thelicense. Statelaw,Ala. Code §34-8-8(b),requiresall bids to be rejectedwhichdonot contain theGeneral Contractor’scurrent licensenumber.
H. TheCityreservesthe right to rejectall bidsand/or reject and rebid theProjectshould it determine thesameisinthe bestinterestofthe City.
4. Construction Manager: Ifthepreceding blank is markedwithanaffirmative indication,it means that this contract involves theuse ofa construction managerand this contract is oneof severalmultipletradeand/or multiple prime contractsfor work on theProject. Biddersattentionis called tothesupplemental conditions attached totheGeneral Conditionsof theContract Documents regarding this topic.
5. BidBonds: Each bidder must submit with itsbida cashier’s checkdrawn onanAlabamabankor afullyexecuted bidbondon theformthat is containedinthe Contract Documentsexecutedbya surety companydulyauthorizedand qualified to make bond in the StateofAlabama. Allbonds, suretiesand/or cashier checks will be madepayable totheCity foranamountnot lessthan5 percentof theCity’sorits engineersorarchitects estimated cost of theProjectorofthe total bidintheproposal,but in no eventmorethan$50,000.00.
6. Salesand UseTax Savings: AlabamaDepartmentof Revenue Rule 810-63.69.02(2010)exemptscertain paymentof state, county, and municipal sales andusetaxes by thecontractoror subcontractorontangiblepersonalpropertyto be incorporated intothe realty pursuant to acontract with amunicipal corporation such as theCityofTuscaloosa. Alltaxexemptpurchases shall be in accordancewiththe laws of this stateand theAlabama Departmentof Revenue. It is thesole responsibilityofthe successful contractor to make thenecessary inquiries anddeterminations as to what materialsoritems of tangiblepersonal propertyto be incorporated into theprojectqualifyastaxexempt in theopinionof theAlabama Departmentof Revenue. Unless otherwise noted, theprojectwill be bidandadministeredincompliance withtheState ofAlabamaAct 2013-205, Certificate of Exemption from Sales and UseTax forGovernmental Entities,regarding sales anduse taxes.Sales andusetaxes shall
notbe includedin
Contractor shallbe responsible forobtaining acertificate ofexemption from theAlabamaDepartmentof Revenue for purchasesof materialsand other tangibleproperty made partoftheproject.Anysubcontractors purchasing materialsor other tangiblepersonalproperty aspartoftheprojectshallalso be responsible forobtaininga certificateofexemption.Theestimate sales andusetax saving must beaccounted foronthe bidproposal. Failuretoprovide theestimated sales andusetax savings mayrender thebid as non-responsive. Other thandetermining responsivenessofthe bid, sales andusetaxaccounting shallnotaffect thebid pricing nor shallbe considered in thedetermination of thelowest responsible and responsivebidder.
7. Pre-BidConference: APreBidConferenceISX IS NOT required forthis Project. Themandatoryprebid conferenceshallbeheldon Tuesday,June25th,2024at 10:00a.m. in Council Chambers at City of Northport, City Hall. NOTE:All biddersare advised to carefully read the Instructions to Bidderscontained in theContract Documents, which provisions and requirements areadopted hereinbyreference.
CITYOF NORTHPORT,ALABAMA, AMUNICIPALCORPORATION John Hinton, Mayor 06/19/24,06/26/24,07/03/24 ADID 600896
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TO:Michael Orear,24641 SavannahTrail,Athens,AL35613; Amanda Floyd,725 County Road513, Centre,AL35960 Notice is herebygiven that Linda M. ORear,asPersonal Represenativeintheabove case ofLarry Sammuel ORear, Deceased,has this daypresented totheCourtunderoath heraccount,vouchers, evidenceand statement forFinal Settlement totheprobateofthe said estate and that the30th dayof July,2024 @3:30p.m., hasbeenappointed aday for such asettlement,atwhichtime allparties with interestcanappearand contestthe same if they think proper. Witness, atoffice,this24thday of June2024. Frank Barger ProbateJudge Madison CountyRecord3T: June26, July 3, July 10,2024 ADID 602748
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