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Madison City Schools release reopening plans for schools

By JOHN FEW John.Few@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

Advisory Council

Madison Police to form citizens advisory council. Page 3A

COVID-19 IMPACT

Restaurants hit by COVID-19, forced to temporarily close. Page 5A

EDUCATION

The “River of Hope” is being built on “Bill’s Hill” next to the outdoor swimming pool in Dublin Park.

“River of Hope” deadline extended through July 20

By STAFF REPORTS

Leader in Me

Heritage qualifies as ‘Leader in Me Lighthouse School’. Page 6A

Teacher of the Year

Rainbow employees name Nicole Orr as ‘Teacher of the Year. Page 6A

Bond Refund Coming

Madison school system and city to receive bond refund. Page 7A

SPORTS

MADISON – There is still time to get involved in a project that is bringing the Madison community together in a unique way.

The deadline to participate in Madison Visionary Partners’ “River of Hope” project has been extended to July 20.

Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) has been collaborating with other Madison non-profit organizations to create a ‘River of Hope’ at Dublin Park to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The River of Hope is being built out of stones painted by local families, various groups and businesses.

Executive Director of Madison Visionary Partners, Liz Brinton, says they are “excited about it.” She believes the community is just as enthusiastic: “Folks are excited get out of the house and paint rocks and support the community.”

Volunteers have been braving the heat to create the River on “Bill’s Hill” within the

park. The River is a positive testament to the many ways the Madison community came together to help one another during COVID-19.

“We are asking participants to paint their rock with a positive one-word message of hope and resilience as our community comes together to overcome the COVID pandemic,” Brinton explained. “Or they can honor a special person in your life who has inspired them during the pandemic by painting their name on a rock. After they are done painting it, they drop it off at one of our three stone depots.”

Other non-profits, school groups, churches and individuals are joining forces to bring the river to life.

All the proceeds from the project will go towards relief. Funds will be raised through sales of the stones.

For more information about the “River of Hope” and how to help with the project, go to www.madison-visionary-partners.square. site.

MADISON – Madison City Schools (MCS) released their plans for reopening schools last week, which include offering traditional and virtual classes, utilizing face masks and social Dr. Nichols distancing practices.

The school district Thursday amended their 2020-2021 school calendar to reflect a later start date, from Aug, 5 to Aug. 10, with a staggered first day of school over a three-day period.

All breaks and holidays would remain the same as the previously adopted 2020-21 calendar. The extra days from the delayed start would be for teacher professional development and training.

One difference in the start, however. Not all students will start school on the same day. There will be a staggered start based on the student’s last name.

Last names A-J will report Monday Aug. 10.

K-R Tuesday Aug. 11.

S-z Wednesday Aug. 12.

Then on Thursday, Aug. 13, all students would begin reporting to school.

MCS followed that up by posting their re-entry plans to the district’s website See SCHOOLS Page 7A

Wroblewski to run for reelection to Madison City Council, Dist. 1

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

MADISON – Maura Wroblewski is seeking re-election to Madison City Council to represent District 1.

“During the last four years, we have brought wonderful new business- Wroblewski es to our community. From the most See WROBLEWSKI Page 5A

Summer Workouts

While high schools wait to find out what the football season will look out, summer workouts continue.

Page 1B

Grant Dayton

Former Bob Jones athlete Grant Dayton on verge of normalcy in MLB. Page 1B

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FIELD OF DREAMS – The Trash Pandas held their second movie night on Friday. They showed “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Coastner at Toyota Field Stadium. People attending the special showing also got play catch on the field prior to the start of the film. Check out some of the fun scenes by Melanie Kolowski Photography on page B3.

Barrett C. Shelton Jr., longtime Decatur Daily publisher, dies

By DEANGELO MCDANIEL For The Decatur Daily DECATUR - Barrett Shelton Jr. was a hard-nosed newspaperman, loving family man and astute businessman, but those seeking to succinctly describe him invariably focus on his love of the community.

Celebrating 80 years!

“An amazing citizen,” longtime friend Trudy Grisham said.

“A dream boss and community servant,” former Decatur Daily executive editor Tom Wright said.

“Cooperative, and community man,” Dr. Lloyd Nix said.

Shelton, who had a distin-

Shelton

guished career as a newspaperman and a hand in the growth of Decatur and the Tennessee Valley, died Sunday at his home. He

was 89.

See SHELTON Page 2A

Ross to run for Madison City Council, Dist. 1

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

MADISON – James Ross has announced his campaign for Madison City Council, District 1.

“This is my second time running for Madison City Council, Dis- Ross trict 1. In 2016, I lost a very close race to the current incumbent by 24 absentee ballots/votes. It is proof that every vote counts,” Ross See ROSS Page 5A

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Shelton He is survived by his second wife, Carolyn, three children, six grandchildren, a sister, two stepchildren and four step-grandchildren.

Shelton was known publicly because of his association with The Decatur Daily and his many roles at the newspaper, but his footprint is all over the Tennessee Valley.

His first love, however, was newspapers, and he believed in the paper’s role as a watchdog over government and in exposing inefficiency and corruption.

“The daily newspaper is concerned with everything and everybody in the community it serves, the good and the bad, the rich and the poor,” Shelton said in 2006.

Under his leadership, The Daily won hundreds of awards, including honors for community service, freedom of information and general excellence.

Wright, who led The Daily’s newsroom for more than 30 years, said Shelton was an editor’s dream.

“He had a lot of friends, some of them longtime friends, but this didn’t stop him from letting us do what was right and report the news,” Wright said.

Dan David, formerly of First American Bank, recalls coming to his friend Shelton to plead that The Daily delay running a story. After he had made the 10-minute pitch, he got a two-second response: “Mr. David, that is the news and we print the news.”

Wright also witnessed Shelton’s love for Decatur.

“He was family, newspaper and community,” Wright said. “He was just like his father and used the newspaper to make Decatur a better place.”

Wright’s wife, Regina, was an editor at The Daily

Madison Police Arrest Report and she spent many hours in Shelton’s office explaining stories.

“One of his favorite sayings was ‘you have stirred them up,’” she said. “He loved the industry and his blood was black ink.”

Shelton grew up in the newspaper industry, working first in The Daily’s mailroom and as a carrier on a Line and Ferry streets route. After learning to type, he worked as a reporter before graduating from Decatur High. During his senior year in 1949, he was the newspaper’s sports editor.

After graduating high school, Shelton spent a year at Washington and Lee University, but he earned his college degree from the University of Alabama.

Before returning to The Daily in 1957 as county editor, he worked at several newspapers in different capacities, including advertising sales at The Dothan Eagle and circulation and classified advertising sales at the Chattanooga Times.

Shelton supervised stories from Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone and Cullman counties before being named managing editor of The Daily in 1958. He also married his first wife, Georgia Tolly Gilmer, in 1958.

In 1965, he was named general manager of the family-owned paper, and after the death of his father in 1984, he became editor and publisher.

“I came along after Decatur had a good, sound economic start and I hope that I’ve been a help,” Shelton said in a 2006 interview.

No matter what role he served, Regina Wright said Shelton never lost his love for the newsroom. He would amble in every day and spend a half hour read-

ing various newspapers.

She remembers a new reporter asking, “Who is that man who walks around like he owns the place?” to which she quipped, “The man who owns the place.”

In 2010, Shelton retired and passed the torch to his son, Clint, who is the fourth Shelton to serve as publisher of the newspaper.

When The Daily celebrated its 100th birthday in 2012, Barrett Shelton reflected on some of the biggest headlines to ever appear in the newspaper and reluctantly accepted credit for his role in them.

In 1969, for example, when he was on vacation in Florida with his family, he decided to “take the edge off” television’s coverage of America’s flight to the moon.

He flew back to Decatur on a Sunday and went to work in a special edition as the spacecraft carrying Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin orbited the moon.

One day after the astronauts explored the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, The Daily’s front page had one story, a large photo and a headline that read: “Man On the Moon, We Made It!” “We’ve always tried to go the extra mile to make sure our readers got the story first,” Shelton said in 2012.

“Barrett was not only a boss, he was a friend and made you feel like family,” Tom Wright said. “He traveled the extra mile for so many in Decatur.”

The Madison County Record, The Madison Record and Madison Living Magazine are published by Tennessee Valley media, which also publishes The Decatur Daily and several other newspapers in North Alabama.

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June 26 • Clayton Keith Martin, Madison, was arrested at 8716 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Public Drunkenness • Charlotte Anne Vanhouden, Madison, was arrested at 503 Mose Chapel Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) • Antonio Orlando Joshua Ruffin, Madison, was arrested at Arlington Dr / Madison Blvd, Madison, Al on the charge(s) of: Controlled Substance Possession, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Certain Persons Forbidden To Possess Pistol June 27 • Cortnie Michelle Moyers, Madison, was arrested at 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) • Hunter Glen Hunkeapillar, Madison County, was arrested at 981 Hobbs Island Rd, Madison County, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Joshua Logan Price, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • Kira Ashley Mullican, Madison, was arrested at 8841 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2, Public Drunkenness • Sierra Annette Ragland, Madison, was arrested at 8841 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Public Drunkenness • Geoffrey Moye Stout, Madison, was arrested at 8841 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2 • Geoffrey Moye Stout, Madison, was arrested at 8841 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Marijuana-Possession 2, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia June 28 • Hakim Jacobs-El, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Jarodiaus Montez Willingham, Limestone, was arrested at E Limestone Rd / Us Hwy 72, Limestone, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Jarold Alton Lee, Madison, was arrested at 8995 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) • Shawn David Richardson, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • Duane M Gregory, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Bail-Jumping Second Degree • Marquita Lasha Peterson, Madison, was ar-

June 29 • Tyler James Simms, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • John Marshall Porter, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Bail-Jumping Second Degree • James Joseph Hermes, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • Lucas Allen Hitt, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation

June 30 • Wesley, Harold Ralph, Madison, was arrested at 8375 Highway 72 W, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Controlled Substance - Possession • Keishawn Darrius Lyle, Tanner, was arrested at 63207 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Daniel Adam Hohnstein, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation

July 1 • Jason Joseph Lawson, Tanner, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Christopher Ladarius Colley, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation • Raymond Lynn Faulkner, Madison, was arrested at 109 Broken Bow LN, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Driving Under Influence (.08 or More) • Dustin Wayne Hill, Tanner, was arrested at 23027 Hwy 20, Tanner, on the charge(s) of: Violation Of Probation

July 2 • Sierra Sky Difrancisco, Madison, was arrested at 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • Janee Michelle Williams, Madison, was arrested at 101 Roy Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • Selena Franks Melicks, Harvest, was arrested at 136 Robin Song LN, Harvest, on the charge(s) of: Failure To Appear Traffic • Richard Elvin Mitchell, Madison, was arrested at 133 Amsterdam Pl, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3rd-Harassment-Family

Madison Police Incident Report June 26 • 7000 Block of Old Madison Pike - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Theft 4th Degree • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Theft 2nd Degree • 200 Block of Healey Dr - Duty Upon Striking A • 200 Block of Kyser Blvd - Burglary-3rd • 100 Block of Royal Dr - Burglary-3rd, Theft 4th Degree June 27 • Area of Arlington Dr / Madison Blvd - Certain Persons Forbidden To Possess Pistol • 100 Block of Overbrook Dr - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Honor Way - Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle • 100 Block of Whitehall Rd - Cruelty To Animals • 8000 Block of Old Madison Pike - Identity Theft, Theft 3rd Degree June 28 • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Harassment, Harassing Communications • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Assault • 200 Block of Coral Ct - Harassment • 100 Block of Clover Ridge Dr - Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Amsterdam Place - Elder Abuse And Neglect-1st • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Abby Lane - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • 600 Block of Larry Dr - Auto Theft-1st Degree • 500 Block of Mill Rd - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family June 29 • Area of Lake Forest Blvd SW / Martin Rd - Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd, Driving Under The Influence (Alcohol) • 300 Block of Hughes Rd - Burglary-3rd-Business, Theft 2nd Degree • 300 Block of Metaire Ln - Theft of Lost Property 3rd • 9000 Block of Madison Blvd - Criminal Mischief-3rd, Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Clover Ridge Dr - Theft 4th Degree • 900 Block of Slaughter Rd - Criminal Mischief-2nd • 100 Block of Michael Av - Harassing Communications • 1000 Block of Colonial Lake Dr - Theft 2nd Degree • 100 Block of Garden Brook Dr - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - Theft 4th Degree

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• 100 Block of Michael Av - Aggravated Assault 2nd Non-Family Gun • 100 Block of Michael Av - Aggravated Assault 1st Non-Family Strong Arm, Burglary-1st • 2000 Block of Colonial Lake Dr - Burglary-3rd, Theft 3rd Degree • 100 Block of Springfield Ln - Theft 1st Degree, Possession of Forged Instrument 3rd • 4000 Block of Wall Triana Hwy - Theft of Lost Property 3rd • 200 Block of Waters Edge Ln - Unlawful Breaking And Entering A Vehicle, Theft 4Th Degree • 100 Block of Michael Av - Harassing Communications

June 30 • 100 Block of Ivory Pl - Theft 4th Degree • 7000 Block of Highway 72 W - Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Sunset Ridge - Harassing Communications

July 01 • 7000 Block of Hwy 72 - Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle • 10000 Block of County Line Rd - Duty To Give Information To Render Aid • 200 Block of Kyser Blvd - Auto Theft-1st Degree • 100 Block of Clover Ridge Dr - Violation of A Domestic Violence Order • 100 Block of Compass Point Dr - Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 6000 Block of Wall Triana Hwy - Theft 1st Degree • Area of Portal Ln / Shelton Rd - Promoting Contraband 2nd • 100 Block of Royal Dr - Burglary-3rd, Theft 4th Degree • 100 Block of Damascus Dr - Criminal Mischief-3rd • 100 Block of Arrowhead Tr - Criminal Mischief-3rd • 900 Block of Slaughter Rd - Theft 3rd Degree,, Criminal Mischief-3rd

July 02 • 100 Block of Royal Dr - DV 3rd-Harassment-Family • 300 Block of Crownridge Dr - Duty Upon Striking A Fixed Object • 100 Block of Kelso Blvd - Burglary-3rd, Theft 3rd Degree • 600 Block of Crestview Dr - Identity Theft • 7000 Block of Highway 72 W - Harassment • 100 Block of Royal Dr - Illegal Poss/Use Credit Card, Theft 3rd Degree • 100 Block of Grand Vista Dr - Theft 4th Degree • 300 Block of Gillespie Rd - Criminal Mischief-3rd

The Madison County Republican and Democrat run-off to the primary election was held yesterday.

Originally scheduled for March, the election had been postponed due to COVID-19. This issue of The Madison Record went to press before the results were in, but you can find out how Madison County and the state voted at www.themadisonrecord.com. The most anticipated race is between Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions to see who will face Doug Jones for the US Senate post this November.

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MCSO says there is a person of interest in Jennifer Powers case, asks for public’s help

Chief Jernigan: Madison Police to form citizens advisory council

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Madison Police Chief David Jernigan said last week the police department will soon form a Citizens Advisory Council.

“As the city continues to grow, this agency will remain engaged in relationships with our citizens, communities, neighborhoods, and businesses to address crime issues, enhance the quality of life, and reduce the fear of crime throughout the city,” Chief Jernigan said in announcing the creation of the council. “Working with our mayor and city council, we will be taking community policing an extra step further in the next few months.”

He did not specify who would be asked to serve on the advisory council or how many members it will include. His remarks were made in relation to the department’s re-accrediting effort through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

The Madison Police Department earned accreditation last

year. “Re-accreditation comes annually and upholds policies and high standards for our department as we promote trust within the community we serve,” Chief Jernigan said. “Madison was the ninth municipality in Alabama to receive this prestigious level of professionalism, and to become part of the 5% of all law enforcement agencies in the nation to do so.”

Jernigan said the department’s CALEA-accredited policies prohibit the use of choke holds and require officers to render aid to anyone injured in a police encounter.

“Our officers are trained in topics including ethics, less than lethal response to resistance, de-escalation, procedural justice, recognizing biased based policing, and understanding multicultural differences,” he said.

“Understanding Constitutional policing, employing body worn cameras, and responding to those in a mental health crisis all contribute to MPD’s established community policing.”

He said the re-accrediting pro-

By STAFF REPORTS HARVEST – It was 12 years ago on Sunday when Madison County Sheriff investigators say Jennifer Fay Powers was the victim of homicide at 148 Granto Road in Harvest. The sheriff’s department is again asking for the public’s help in solving the case.

“The investigation has continued over the past 12 years with various leads and information being obtained,” stated a social media post from the MCSO Friday morning.

“Despite the last 12 years, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has not forgotten about Jennifer Powers. There is a person of interest in this case that has become uncooperative; however, our pursuit of justice continues to this day.”

Madison County investigators say they have utilized cadaver canines that indicated on the property where Jennifer Powers died. A search on the property and the adjoining property were unsuc-

Madison Police Chief David Jernigan cess will be conducted through the month of July. In an open letter to the citizens of Madison, Chief Jernigan said he is very appreciative of their support for the department and the officers who serve the city. “Together we will meet the challenges we may face together as a community, and in partnership, overcome them.”

Bartlett seeks District 5 slot on Madison City Council

By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@ Madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – Ranae Bartlett has entered the race for Madison City Council for District 5.

“I’m running for City Council to bring a new voice to our city government and shape our community’s future,” Bartlett said. “People move to Madison because of its outstanding school system and small-town atmosphere. Madison is a special place to live, raise a family, and stay once the kids are grown.”

Bartlett has served on Madison Board of Education since June 2011.

(She won’t seek reappointment.) She has worked as Vice-President and President while Madison City Schools experienced unprecedented growth in student growth.

Her campaign is focused on specific tenets: * Supporting responsible growth -- Requires a thoughtful and strategic

approach.

City leaders must balance the ability to pay for city services, infrastructure Bartlett and education, alongside the desire for growth. “ Residential growth does not generate sufficient revenue to pay for city services and education,” Bartlett said. “We need more commercial and industrial development and less high-density residential development.” * Improving roads and infrastructure – Ease traffic problems by widening roads, which is “critical to our quality of life and safety” ... Improvements depend on strategic planning and collaboration with state and local leaders. * Protecting our school system – “Our Madison City School system is the pride of North Alabama.

I will place the highest priority on protecting

this asset … These aren’t just empty words that you hear from some candidates. My service the past nine years on Madison Board of Education, without compensation, demonstrates my dedication to our school system and our kids,” Bartlett said. * Usher new era of transparency and honesty – Listen to people’s concerns, consider community input, and communicate reasons for decisions.

In 2003, Bartlett’s family moved to Madison from northwest Arkansas, where she worked as Director of Risk Analysis and Security Resources and Assistant General Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Ranae earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Ranae and husband Todd Guthrie have one son -- Michael Guthrie, 2020 Salutatorian at Bob Jones High School, who will study chemical engineering at the University of Alabama.

To contact Bartlett’s campaign, email info@ voteforbartlett.com or visit voteforbartlett.com.

Powers cessful in recovering the body of Powers.

“The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information that will lead us to the whereabouts of Jennifer Powers’ body and further information that will assist in securing a conviction for the suspect(s) involved, so justice can be served and bring the much-needed closure for the family and friends of Jennifer Powers,” the sheriff’s office stated.

Anyone with any information about the death and/or whereabouts of Jennifer Powers is urged to contact Investigator Ken Andrews at (256) 533-8866 or by email krandrews@madisoncountyal. gov.

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Woman dies, her husband injured in motorcycle accident

By STAFF REPORTS HARVEST - A Harvest woman was killed and her husband was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon on Alabama 33 in Lawrence County.

Troopers said Virginia Epps, 57, was a passenger on a 2018 Honda Gold Wing when it left the roadway and crashed down an embankment near the Bankhead community at 2:35 p.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kenneth Epps, 54, the operator of the motorcycle, was taken by medical helicopter to Huntsville Hospital for treatment, according to troopers.

Huntsville Hospital didn’t have information on Epps on Sunday.

The investigation into the accident is continuing, according to a statement from Corp. James F. Howard of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Sales tax holiday this weekend

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY The COVID-19 pandemic has many parents concerned about finances and unsure how the upcoming school year will operate in August, but one constant has not changed: the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday.

The three day, tax-free holiday is this coming weekend, extending from 12:01 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue.

It is an opportunity to purchase back-to-school supplies without having sales tax added to the cost.

The revenue department has a list of items that are and are not available on its website.

Absentee voting up for runoffs

By MARY SELL Alabama Daily News MADISON COUNTY - Turnout in this week’s primary runoff election was expected to be lower than the March 3 primary, but more Alabamians had already submitted absentee ballots a week before Tuesday’s contests than did in March.

As of last Wednesday, 19,386 Alabamians had returned absentee ballots and a total of 38,285 people have applied for the ballots, according to Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill’s office.

In the March 3 primary, a total of 18,729 absentee ballots were cast. By comparison, in the 2017 special GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate, 5,601 people voted absentee, according to Merrill’s office.

Merrill expected 17 to 22% of eligible voters to participate in this week’s runoff.

Thirty-three percent participated in March.

Originally scheduled for March 31, Gov. Kay Ivey delayed the runoff election until July 14 as a safety precaution.

July 15, 2020

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town resigns to work for Huntsville defense contractor

By STAFF REPORTS BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced today that he will resign from the Department of Justice, effective Wednesday, July 15, at midnight.

Town, 46, was appointed by President Trump to the position of United States Attorney in August 2017, and was the second longest serving United States Attorney in the nation. Prior to his confirmation as United States Attorney, Town, is a former judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a senior prosecutor in the Madison County District Attorney’s Office.

Town issued the following statement: “After much thoughtful prayer and great personal consideration, I have made the decision to resign as the United States Attorney of the Northern District of Alabama.

I have tendered my resignation to Attorney General William Barr.

General Barr expressed his gratitude for my service to the Department of Justice and to the Northern District and, despite having

hoped I would continue in my role, understood and respected my decision.

I am extremely grateful to President Trump, to whom I also tendered a letter, for his special trust and confidence in me to serve as the U.S. Attorney. It was an honor to be a part of this Administration with an unrivaled class of United States Attorneys from around the nation. I will forever remain thankful to those who supported my nomination and my tenure as the U.S. Attorney.

I have been humbled and honored to lead the dedicated men and women of this office that work tirelessly each day. I have also been so very fortunate to admire the brave men and women of law enforcement – local, state, and federal – who serve this District so honorably and truly are the very best among us. I believe our collective efforts have made the Northern District of Alabama safer.

This difficult and personal decision to move on is one that I have been wrangling with for many months. With that being said, I

Town have accepted an incredible opportunity to work for a privately held defense contractor and cybersecurity solutions company located in Huntsville operating in both the government and commercial sectors. My role, which will begin later this year, will be significant but also has the virtue of allowing me to remain much closer to home. There will be an announcement by the company in a few weeks further explaining

my position.

My service as the U.S. Attorney has been the highest honor of my legal career. I am saddened to depart, but it is undeniable that I leave behind an incredibly competent and talented team that will always fight for justice here in the great state of Alabama.

The Attorney General of the United States will announce my replacement in the coming days or weeks.”

doors again as they did in March.

Nine companies last month responded to ALSDE’s request for proposals.

State Superintendent Eric Mackey recently announced a roadmap for school reopenings, which will include a combination of in-person and distance-learning options in response to the coronavirus.

son meetings with ADOL staff in Montgomery as people seek their unemployment benefits.

“I think we all understand the problems ADOL is experiencing,” said Contract Review Committee Chairman Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Range.

On July 1, ADOL told Alabama Daily News there were 310,427 active COVID-19-related unemployment claims and 47,536 COVID-19 claims where an issue is stopping payment.

Montgomery based ASK Telemarketing is providing live call center, online chat and email support. The five-month, $1.5 million contract began in April.

A $3.2 million contract with Texas-based NTT Telemarketing provides call center and claim management services and “support in adjudicating claimant inquiries and investigations.”

In response to COVID-19, K-12 system spending $12.4 million on virtual option

By MARY SELL Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY - The Alabama State Department of Education will spend about $12.48 million for a private company to provide a statewide virtual learning option in the upcoming school year.

The one-year contract with Arizona-based SchoolPLP will be paid with federal coronavirus relief funds, according to information provided to the Legislative Contract Review Committee last week.

Jessica Sanders, an attorney for ALSDE, told lawmakers SchoolPLP will provide Alabama teachers with a digital curriculum that can be taught in the classroom or remotely.

“This isn’t what you’d called a virtual school; it’s a remote learn-

ing opportunity,” Sanders said.

The department last month issued an emergency contract with SchoolPLP and wants the at-home education option available when K-12 students return to school next month.

In May, Alabama Daily News reported that ALSDE wanted a statewide virtual learning option for K-12 students whose parents may not want them to return to traditional classrooms.

The department last month said a survey of parents showed about 15% were not comfortable sending their children back to school, in many cases because they have underlying health conditions or because they live in a household that has a highrisk person for COVID-19.

The online platform will also be an option should school systems have to close their physical

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The Contract Review Committee gave approval last week to other COVID-19-related contracts between the Alabama Department of Labor and two telemarketing companies.

The department said it did not have enough staff to handle the volume of COVID-19 claims being received.

Recent media reports have depicted overnight lines for in-per-

Madison City Schools: All students must re-enroll for new year

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Madison school officials are reminding parents and guardians that all returning students must re-enroll.

Registration for Madison City Schools remains open for both new students and returning students. All returning students must re-enroll regardless of whether they are planning to choose schoolbased or virtual instruction.

School leaders say an accurate student count is important because it gives greater assurance that previous course selections can be granted and staffing is sufficient for the number of students enrolled.

The school district sent an email on June 8 that includes a snapcode link for each returning student. If you can’t find it, they may have gone to your spam

folder. The email came from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com. If you cannot find this original email and are still in need of a snapcode for your student, please email registrar@madisoncity. k12.al.us If you have more than one student, you will receive a separate email with a separate snapcode for each student.

If your child will be entering school for the first time, recently moved into the school district, or transferring from a private school, home school or other school system, school officials are asking people to please begin the registration process now.

You can find all of the information at www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/domain/113 including an FAQ, registration requirements and the New Student Enrollment link.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Madison Mayor Paul Finley said a Madison Police officer has tested positive for COVID-19.

“In response to growing COVID-19 cases in Madison County, our local law enforcement has been taking precautions during their interactions at work and with the broader community,” Finley said in a statement last Wednesday afternoon.

“Currently, one officer has tested positive and is quarantined at home. Two officers who previously tested positive have been

cleared and returned to work after two weeks.”

Finley said the quarantined officers have not resulted in a shortage of officers because School Resource Officers have helped fill any needs throughout this time.

“If any employee has potential exposure on or off duty, or simply does not feel well, they are asked to self-quarantine and/or be tested,” Finley added. “All Madison employees have been required to wear masks since May 8th and continue to sanitize work stations along with other common spaces.”

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A military veteran, Ross compiled 30 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. “In 2015, I retired at Redstone Arsenal as the Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/ Army Forces Strategic Command,” he said.

After retirement from the Army, Ross forged a second career in business development. He worked for Lockheed Martin - Huntsville from 2015-2019 supporting domestic and international business.

He successfully led efforts that won more than $2 billion in total program value. “These government contracts brought jobs and significant revenue to the Tennessee Valley,” Ross said.

“Since January, I now work for Forcepoint as their Business Development Lead Executive supporting Department of Defense and International Programs providing cybersecurity products and support to government and commercial customers,” he said.

Ross’ campaign slogan is “Madison First.” “My platform is pretty simple and is grounded in the values I learned in the U.S. Army:” * Be a common-sense voice to the citizens of District 1 and Madison. * Improve/enhance roads and sidewalks across the entire district. * Work collaboratively with city leaders and employees to improve the quality of

state widening and resurfacing project.

Single-lane closures will be necessary for the contractor to set concrete barriers.

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Wroblewski recent, Culvers, to one of our city’s most exciting -- the Rocket City Trash Pandas,” Wroblewski said. “The organization has exceeded $2 million in merchandising sales and has been warmly received by our residents.”

Wroblewski said Toyota Field is a multipurpose venue that can host a 600-person sit-down dinner for the city’s Connect event, businesses can hold annual conventions, and families can host reunions, receptions and parties. “Town Madison is an ever evolving, continuing work in progress.”

“We (have begun) to turn Three Springs juvenile detention facility into a state-ofthe-art community center that will serve all ages,” Wroblewski said.

Greenway space has increased with Mill Creek Greenway. “Our quality of life in Madison is moving in the right direction,” Wroblewski said.

Her number-one campaign goal nears completion with the Wall Triana multi-use path. This economic development project has provided a safe walkway to IGA, Kroger, West Madison Elementary School and Madison Public Library, she said. Parents can see their children safely walk or bike to the new Midtown Elementary School.

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He earned an associate’s degree at Central Texas College, bachelor’s degree in homeland security from American Military University and a master’s degree in organizational leadership at the University of Texas at El Paso.

In community experience, Ross completed both the Flagship and Focus class with Leadership Greater Huntsville.

He has served on boards of directors for Huntsville Redstone Association of the U.S. Army or AUSA; Air, Space and Missile Defense Association or ASMDA; and Huntsville Air Defense Artillery Association.

“My wife Ashley Engles-Ross and I have three children who attend James Clemens High School and Liberty Middle School,” he said. “We also have three dogs – two Shih Tzus and a brand new English Bulldog puppy. My wife works for a local non-profit in the community.”

To contact James Ross, email RossDistrict1@gmail.com and follow campaign events on Facebook/RossDistrict1. “I encourage any citizens of District 1 to contact me if they would be willing to place a campaign sign in their yard,” Ross said.

The general election will be held Aug. 25. Residents of District 1 will vote at Faith Lutheran Church, 660 Gillespie Road, in Madison.

because this project would not have happened without his support and leadership,” she said.

Road construction has widened Brown’s Ferry Road, Sullivan Street and soon Hughes Road. For a new traffic light, Balch and Gillespie roads will undergo major modifications to the intersection; Wroblewski hopes these improvements will start in 2020.

Wroblewski opposed the Kyser development because of rezoning, FAA funding dollars and school overcrowding, but she does support growth of retail and commercial developments.

Wroblewski also is pleased with renovation of Hughes Plaza and openings of Culver’s on Wall Triana; Bojangles, Madison Boulevard; Waffle House, County Line Road; and Tom Brown’s Restaurant on U.S. 72.

Her husband Ron retired from Department of Defense and works part time at Asbury United Methodist Church. Maura’s son Zach and his wife Megan live in Sandy Springs, Ga.; he instructs AP/IB social studies and soccer; she is a registered nurse. Maura’s daughter Sarah is a Senior Airman in U.S. Air Force.

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Champy’s in Madison and Rhythm on Monroe in Huntsville announced within the 24 hours of each other last week they are closing their doors temporarily after employees started testing positive for the virus.

Champy’s said Thursday an employee tested positive. “Although it’s been 7 days since they last worked and the risk is low, we want to ensure we are doing all we can to keep our staff, guests, and the community safe. With that in mind, today, we will be shutting down operations and closing our doors temporarily to allow for a deep cleanse of the restaurant,” a Facebook post from the popular restaurant stated.

“We are also asking all of our staff to get tested. We plan on opening back up as

soon as possible so stay tuned.”

Rhythm on Monroe, the new restaurant in the VBC, announced their closure this morning after multiple employees tested positive.

“With the health and safety of our guests and staff being our top priority, we are voluntarily closing the restaurant – effective today,” read a statement from the restaurant. “We will make a determination on a reopening date after the entire facility has been thoroughly deep cleaned and no other employees test positive. When we reopen, all staff will continue being screened for elevated temperatures and symptoms before each shift” The number of COVID-19 cases continue on rise in Madison County. A mask order went into effect Tuesday to stem the growing numbers, but healthcare officials worry it may be days before case start to decline. They say we have yet to fully see an expected spike from the July 4th weekend.

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Heritage qualifies as ‘Leader in Me Lighthouse School’

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Heritage Elementary School now can claim the distinction of “Leader in Me Lighthouse School.”

The Leader in Me approach teaches leadership skills to children and empowers them through the idea that every child should be a leader.

Lighthouse certification involves a respected set of standards that every Leader in Me school can attain.

The basis for much of this philosophy is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey.

Applying for this certification typically occurs four to five years after a school begins the Leader in Me process. Currently, more than 300 schools around the world have earned Lighthouse certi-

fication, according to the Leader in Me website at leaderinme.org.

Heritage Principal Dr. Georgina Nelson acknowledged second-grade teacher Adrian Wells and fifth-grade teacher Kristen Kolenich for taking major leadership roles in the certification process.

Leader in Me teachers instruct leadership principles to all students through direct lessons, integrated approaches and staff modeling.

Students can think critically, along with applying leadership principles.

Families and the school form a partnership in learning about the seven habits and leadership principles through effective communication and mutual respect.

Leadership is shared with students through various roles in leadership. This student voice

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and carry out action plans. They track progress toward goals in notebooks, which they share with adults in student-led conferences.

Leader in Me schools maintain their Lighthouse certification for two years and continue to foster their growth in exemplifying a leadership culture. At the end of the two years, schools can work for re-certification to maintain their Lighthouse status.

Today, Leader in Me has become a model that undergoes continual improvement, based on feedback from educators around the world and the evolving needs of education. Each year, educators from Leader in Me Schools assemble for training and discussion about advancements to improve the process.

For more information, visit leaderinme.org.

Winkler honored as outstanding staff member at Columbia

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Pam Winkler was humbled when she learned that she is 2020 “Staff Member of the Year” at Columbia Elementary School.

“I cannot thank the Columbia school family enough for the honor,”

Winkler said. “The administration, teachers and support staff at Columbia are amazing. It has been such a blessing to work as part of that support staff.”

Previously, Winkler taught special education classes in Jefferson and Madison counties and in Sumner County, Tennessee. “In 2015,

Jamie Hill gave me the opportunity to work as a special education aide for Columbia. I’m so indebted to him for hiring me under his phenomenal leadership and with an incredible school family,” she said.

She works with elementary children but feels “personally blessed to watch our teen-

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She and husband Mike have been married 47 years. A full-time minister for 45 years, Mike Winkler has served as Pulpit Minister of Madison Church of Christ since 2001. The Winklers have three married chil-

dren and six grandchildren. “They all serve in either educational or medical fields. We’re so proud of their commitment,” Pam said.

Pam and Mike have participated in evangelistic and benevolent trips to help people with spiritual and physical needs. “We always came away with more benefit and inspiration than we gave,” Pam said.

“We loved watching our three children play sports from T-ball through high school and college,” Pam said. “We’re currently having a great time watching our grandchildren play for their high school football, basketball, baseball and cross-country teams.”

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When Winkler hears the word ‘determination,’ one special student comes to mind. “He’s an athlete and gifted in his sport. He played last year in a very non-encouraging atmosphere, coupled with personal physical injuries,” she said.

However, the student didn’t let others deter him from doing what he loved.

“He was determined to rehab his body and train his mind to overcome the hurtful words of others,” Winkler said. “It has been amazing to watch this young man get back

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—Faculty and staff at Rainbow Elementary School know that Nicole Orr is dedicated to her work and have recognized Orr as 2020 “Teacher of the Year.”

“There are many more well deserving teachers at Rainbow who deserve this more than I do,” Orr said.

“I was surprised.”

She has taught all 16 years of her career as an educator in the Madison City Schools system – first at Liberty Middle School and currently at Rainbow.

She has worked in both special education self-contained classrooms and in general education classrooms for fourth and sixth grades.

A graduate of Bob Jones High School, Orr earned an associate’s degree in graphic design from Calhoun Community College; bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and special education, Athens State University; and master’s degree, curriculum and instruction, Middle Tennessee State University.

At Rainbow, she previously has coached Math Club and currently assists Archery Club. Orr is a member of Ron Clark Leadership Committee.

Orr’s teaching philosophy focuses on engaging each student by using multiple strategies and techniques, all while making the content relevant and relatable.

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Her colleagues have chosen Nicole Orr as 2020 “Teacher of the Year” at Rainbow Elementary School.

This year, several of her students impressed Orr, “but one young lady stands out above the rest.

During the school year in the classroom and via e-learning, she was determined to do her best across all subjects. She would always ask for clarification when she did not understand the material or missed a question on an assignment.”

Orr said this student “would also go above and beyond in explaining what she knew on assignments and assessments. While

in the classroom, the girl would make sure different areas were neat and organized on her own. She would even make signs to provide guidance for classmates to keep it neat and organized. She was a team player in all group projects and worked hard to make sure everyone was included.”

Nicole’s husband T.J. Orr teaches and coaches baseball at James Clemens High School. Their children are three-year-old Ainslee Orr and twomonth-old Fredrick Orr.

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Madison school system and city to receive bond refund

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – The City of Madison announced the refunding of two bonds, one each for the Madison City Schools and the City.

The school bond amounts to over $1,000,000 that can be used for infrastructure and building support for Madison’s new elementary and middle schools, while the city’s bond refund amounts to over $2,000,000.

“The priority of education in Madison has always been paramount for our community. This money helps our students, teach-

ers and faculty continue to operate at a high caliber while our student numbers grow,” says Dr. Ed Nichols, new Superintendent of Madison City Schools. “I appreciate the support of our City leaders to take the initiative to focus on the refinance of these bonds. With this money, we will be able to allocate money towards projects that truly make an impact.”

The new taxable bond issues top rates from .924% to 1.9%, refinancing an existing non-taxable bond with rates from 2.85% to 5.00%.

“Certainly, Madison showcases strength in our school system, but

we are very happy to see strong finances along with it helping to back our growth,” says District 4 Councilman Greg Shaw, who also serves as Finance Committee Chair.

“The combination of our citizens voting for the property tax referendum as well as refinancing these bonds secures a strong financial foundation for our schools,” City Council President Steve Smith notes. “Our community can be assured that Madison City Schools are set up for success.” The refund will be deposited by the end of the month and the refinanced bond will end as scheduled in 2032.

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MADISON - The Madison City Board of Education named a new Chief School Financial Officer and approved a new Personnel Coordinator.

Laverne Williams, interim CSFO for the past four months, was made the permanent CSFO. She replaces Jana Gray, who took a position at Athens University.

Williams came to MCS as an assistant CSFO last year after serving as CSFO for the Chilton County Board of Education since Jan. 2017.

Longtime West Madison Elementary Principal Dr. Daphne Jah becomes MCS Personnel Coordinator, replacing John Jones, who is now Chief Operations Officer for MCS. Dr. Jah has been principal at WMES since 2004 and assistant principal there from 2000-2004. She held teaching positions from 1987 - 2000 at both WMES and in Birmingham, and has a wide array of other educational experience and professional credentials.

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Schools Friday morning, along with a FAQ section.

“Our plan is built on the latest information from the ALSDE, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), The Madison County Health Officer and numerous publications from other governmental and community agencies,” said MCS superintendent Ed Nichols. “The MCS Reentry Plan is designed to prioritize the health and safety of our students and employees as we open our school buildings and deliver instruction for the 2020-2021 school year.”

Nichols said students will be offered a choice between in-person classes or virtual, but not a blended situation. He did say, however, that adjustments for a student who contracts COVID-19 will be made, and students can choose to switch at the end of a nine-week period for pre-k through 5th grade, and at the end of the semester for 6th grade through 12th grade.

There is a Learning Intent Form to specify whether a student intends to attend traditional classes in Fall or opt for virtual learning. Click here to access it. “It is vital to our planning that parents and guardians complete the Learning Intent Form for their student,” Nichols said. “This information will help us to organize classes and develop schedules.”

Also, schools will utilize a combination of required face coverings, social distancing steps and plexiglass shields. Masks will be provided to both students and staff.

Transportation services will continue to be offered with bus riders and drivers required to wear face coverings.

“As we begin this year, I know that many of us have concerns, questions and fears about the reentry of school and the effects of Covid-19. Let me assure you that our team is working diligently to answer questions and develop procedures to address your many concerns,” Nichols said.

“Additional information and details will be shared as more protocols are developed in the next few weeks.”

For a detailed look at the Madison City Schools re-entry plan, go to www.madisoncity.k12.al.us.

“I can assure that all of us in the school district are working non-stop to have procedures and schedules in place during this fluid time of Covid-19,” Nichols added. “I promise we will do everything possible to have a safe and successful school year.”

Below is a list of questions and answers the school district provided: 1. When will Madison City students report back to school?

A: The new calendar moves the start date back one week and sets staggered starts for school-based learners based on the first letter of student LAST names: A-J students ONLY: Monday, Aug. 10.

K-R students ONLY: Tuesday, Aug. 11 S-Z students ONLY: Wednesday, Aug. 12.

ALL (school-based) STUDENTS report Thursday, Aug. 13, and so forth for the remainder of the school calendar.

2: When will virtual students begin?

A. Virtual students should watch for information from their school on a virtual

orientation session that will explain details.

3. Will the length of the school day be the same/normal as last year for school-based students?

A: Same. Schools will determine staggered entry and release times by grade, class, or bus numbers along with social distance markings for pickup.

4. Will there still be a fall and spring break?

A: All breaks/holidays remain the same as in the previously adopted 2020-2021 calendar, including the May 17 graduation and May 26 end date for students.

5. Do Parents have to choose between traditional or online school only, or is there a blended option?

A. The choice is school-based (traditional) or virtual. However, if school-based is chosen and circumstances change for a student due to COVID-19, there will be temporary, online instruction until the student can return to class. Regardless of your choice, you MUST register/re-enroll your student at his/her home school. Virtual devices will be provided for students, based on need as indicated in a parent survey.

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A. Yes, as determined by each student’s individual plan.

7. Once a learning option is chosen (schoolbased or virtual), can my student change to the other?

A: Students may make changes to their learning option choices at the end of the nine weeks for PreK thru 5th grade, and at the end of the semester for grades 6-12.

The learning intent form is being sent to parents/guardians this week that must be completed by Friday, July 24, by 5 p.m. It should be noted that all elective courses may not be available as a virtual learning option.

8. Will face coverings be required of students and staff?

A. Schools will utilize a combination of required face coverings, social distancing steps and plexiglass shields. Masks will be provided to both students and staff. As of July 7, the Madison County Health Officer issued an order that masks should be worn in most public places. Under clarification and guidance from the MCHO, all students, employees, and visitors within school buildings must wear a face covering at all times regardless of social distancing until further notice from the MCHO. If/when this mask order is lifted, MCS will work to mitigate the spread through a combination of face coverings, face shields, plexiglass and social distancing.

9. Does this mean my student must wear a mask the whole school day?

A. We understand that school children would have difficulty wearing a face covering all day. School leadership will develop schedules for periodic breaks from masks.

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Field of Dreams

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Postponed

The FCA has decided to reschedule Message from the Mound. Page 2B

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An extended workout schedule by high schools in Alabama is now underway due to the COVID-19 pandemic and players from all local schools, including those at James Clemens High, have followed strict safety guidelines during their usual football drills. One of the top rules with the Jets is players are restricted to being in small groups.

Summer football workouts continue in preparation for 2020 football season AHSAA will present recommendations for Fall sports on July 22

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - The official first day of practice for high school football programs across Alabama according to the Alabama

High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is set for Aug. 3, but with the recent COVID-19 pandemic guidelines, the AHSAA has allowed for teams to begin gatherings with strict virus protocol and little time lim-

itations.

The practice sessions are also dealing with proper hydration protocol as heat indexes can exceed 100 degrees during the peak portions of the day. Each See WORKOUTS Page 2B

Veteran of the Week

Huntsville native Travis Brooks trains for Navy’s fight with COVID-19.

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Historic Cemetery

Bouldin-Hammond Cemetery recognized by the state as a historic cemetery. Page 4B

Editorial: Virus puts college football in jeopardy

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Former Bob Jones athlete Grant Dayton on verge of normalcy in MLB

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com ATLANTA, Ga.- The Major League Baseball season is expected to begin within two weeks as the sport decided to try and host a partial schedule amongst the current pandemic. The schedule will include 60 games and will feature the same playoff format since the two wildcard system was installed for the 2012 season.

Madison’s Grant Dayton, a 2019 member of the Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff, made his way to Atlanta for what is the so-called preseason workouts in preparation for the upcoming abbreviated season. The 2006 graduate of Bob Jones High, who originally signed with Northwest Shoals C.C. before choosing instead Auburn University, is attempting to make the pitching staff of the Braves through the pandemic.

“We’re optimistic seeing all the protocols set in place. I feel safe. As long as the players and

staff abide by the plan, we’ll be OK,” said the 32-year old Dayton from his apartment in Atlanta he shares with his wife, Cori, and their two sons, ages two and six months.

They made the trip to the Atlanta Metro area from their permanent home in Florida.

Despite some recent positive tests for the coronavirus by some members of the team, Dayton has a positive outlook. Once the players arrived for preseason practice they were tested every other day. In addition, their temperatures are checked three times a day- when they awake, upon arrival at the field and a third time during the day.

“We’re all monitored on everything we do,” added Dayton. “These are staggering times we live in and it will be new for everybody.”

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound left-hander played his first two seasons in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 and 2017. In August of 2017, he underwent the maSee DAYTON Page 2B

The Issue With the cancellation first of the Ivy League’s fall sports schedule and then of the Big Ten’s non-conference football schedule, the state of college sports during the coronavirus pandemic appears at best precarious.

First the Ivy League announced it was canceling this fall’s football season, along with the coming season for other fall sports, and most college football fans shrugged.

Football for Ivy League schools remains what it originally was: a truly amateur affair with no big names and without the multi-billion-dollar television contracts.

Then the Big Ten Conference announced it was canceling this fall’s non-conference schedule, and fans started to worry. And they should worry.

When one of the Power Five college football conferences starts canceling games due to the coronavirus pandemic, it raises questions, chief among them, “Where will it end?” The Pac-12 on Friday followed the Big Ten’s lead, also canceling its non-conference games.

It’s not a long journey from canceling non-conference games to Alabama and Auburn fans being deprived of an Iron Bowl for the first time since the infamous hiatus between 1907 and 1948. Whether or not there will be a college football season at all this fall may hinge on getting the COVID-19 pandemic under far better control than it is at present.

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Former Bob Jones star Grant Dayton is entering his fourth season in Major League Baseball. After ending the season a year ago as a member of the Atlanta Braves, the ex-Auburn player is in the midst of making the limited Braves’ squad for the abbreviated 2020 season.

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Dayton jor procedure of Tommy John surgery. He missed the entire 2018 season and through hundreds of hours of rehabilitation made his way back to “The Show” after being placed on waivers by the Dodgers.

The Braves picked him up and he pitched in 22 minor league games and 14 games for the Braves in 2019. He pitched 12 innings with a very respectable 3.00 ERA with 14 strikeouts as a relief pitcher.

For Dayton, son of Clay Dayton and Janis Dayton-Tangemann, both of Madison, he has stayed in

good physical condition by purchasing his own workout equipment including a pitching net. “I usually like throwing with players from the local high schools,” said Dayton. “I think my arm is readymatter of fact, I may have increased some arm speed.

I focused on gains in arm strength.”

Although he is not guaranteed a spot on the team roster, Dayton feels confident he’ll earn a spot on the team. He said he likes his chances. He knows he’s recovered from surgery and will be a reliever 100-per-

cent of the time for the team he grew up watching.

“It’s cool to wear this Braves uniform and I’ll do whatever they want me to do,” said Dayton. “My goal is to make the team and stay in the game as long as I can.”

Should he make the final cut for the Braves’ roster, he’ll be among a few Major League Baseball players who will suit up and play without receiving a paycheck. Major League Baseball advanced money to players due to the season being postponed via full pro rata. There are four

tiers players were placed in, depending on service time. For Dayton, he was listed in the top tier and was paid more than the 60 games expected to be played. Thus, he was overpaid and, to make up the difference, will not receive a normal paycheck during the regular season.

“A little touch of normalcy is what we’re hoping to bring to our country,” said Dayton. “We realize we can help unite the country and we don’t take that lightly. As professional athletes we don’t take this for granted.”

summer. As head coach, he has instituted numerous guidelines within his program to help keep the players and football staff safe during the current pandemic. Players have their temperature taken upon arrival and must bring their own water bottles.

“We ask the players to wear masks when possible especially in the weight room where no more than 13 players are allowed at any given time,” said Laron White. “We not allowed to have more than six receivers on the field at one time as the footballs are wiped down and the weights are wiped down.

During this period we’re learning on the fly.”

Each of the four local teams are hosting morning workouts to try and beat the heat, but even then with high humidity and active workouts players and coaches must adhere to guidelines of not only the coronavirus, but also hydration. Each of the programs encouraged the consumption of water throughout the activities, as well as, prior to and after workouts.

“Our coaching staff is always on guard for signs of dehydration or heat stress as everyone’s body handles heat and hydration a little different,” said Bob Godsey head coach of Madison Academy. “With the COVID-19 threat, we ask our players to bring their

own gallon jug of water for consumption during workouts.”

The official kickoff to the 2020 season is Aug. 21. As of now, the scheduled season is still being planned with Bob Jones traveling to face Auburn High, James Clemens headed to Mobile to battle Murphy High, Sparkman will play in Gardendale while Madison Academy will host Briarwood Christian. Updates to the schedule are always possible as the AHSAA could make changes prior to that date.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association recently met with its Fall Sports and Football Coaches’ Committees to discuss the future plans for school athletics. The committees heard updates from the AHSAA Medical

Advisory Board Committee and the Alabama State Department of Education.

Steve Savarese, Executive Director of the AHSAA enlisted input concerning options for fall sports play moving forward as the AHSAA plans to present any recommendations for review and approval at the Central Board of Control’s next board meeting scheduled for July 22.

In the meantime, teams continue to prepare for the upcoming school seasons of play.

“I’m looking forward to making relationships with my players and my assistant coaching staff as I’ve had to hire four new coaches to go along with two remaining members of the staff of our program,” said Kelvis White.

schools. Another reason to cancel some games is that all games carry risk, and by reducing the number of games, you reduce the opportunities for infection.

By keeping the conference schedule, the Big Ten still maintains the hope of crowning a conference champion and getting teams into the postseason, if there is one. It also maintains the bulk of its TV deal — which includes the Big Ten Network — and the money that comes with it.

Conference officials, however, no longer sound confident they’ll play football at all this fall.

“We may not have sports in the fall,” Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren

told the Big Ten Network.

“We may not have a college football season in the Big Ten.” He’s not alone. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said he had been “cautiously optimistic” about fall football, but no longer.

Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk hinted last week that the SEC might take the same approach.

“You might be able to control things more that way, or feel like you can, anyway, versus the unknown of people coming from outside our 11 states,” he said.

And at a White House summit on reopening schools last week, President Donald Trump asked

University of Alabama chancellor Finis St. John if the Crimson Tide will play football this year.

“I can promise you. We are planning to play the season at the University of Alabama,” St. John said.

“Understand that creates great difficulties and complexities, and we are hoping for that. It’s important to a lot of people. But we’re doing our best on that one.”

But the best of all these schools and conferences may not be enough. They alone certainly aren’t responsible for the current surge in coronavirus cases.

The fate of college football this fall will rest with all of us.

Workouts school is handling the practice sessions, under the guidance set forth by the AHSAA, in their own way with each head coach instructing the workouts in varied manners.

At James Clemens, head coach Wade Waldrop has enforced strict guidelines for drop off and pick up times for players and attempt to stay in small groups to avoid having to shut down the whole team if the virus hits a player.

“We have players in groups of 10-12 on the field during drills and obviously wear masks when we can’t social distance,” said Waldrop. “We have hand cleaning barriers in and out of our facility like the weight room and before entering the playing field.

Not to mention, we have closed our locker rooms.”

At Bob Jones, first-year head coach Kelvis White has been busy being acclimated to the new surroundings presented when he took the job moving to the Patriots from Mae Jemison of Huntsville. He knows he’s not coming into a troubled program as Bob Jones has been one of the top programs for the past decade, but with limited time to know his players and coaching staff he has tried to use this practice period to his advantage.

Laron White, the fouryear older brother to Kelvis, is busy with his squad at Sparkman High this

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Last week saw the rate of infections in Alabama at a new high. As this weekend approached, the state was closing in on 50,000 confirmed cases and had surpassed 1,000 confirmed deaths.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has opted to postponed the July 31 Message From The Mound spiritual gathering at Toyota Field. The new

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Rocket City Trash Pandas “Field of Dreams” movie night at Toyota Stadium scenes by Melanie Kolowski Photography and Lucas Dolengowski with the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

The Trash Pandas next movie night will be Friday, July 24. They will show “The Sandlot”.

All guests will be able to sit in the out-

field of Toyota Field and are encouraged to bring blankets, as no chairs will be allowed. CDC compliant social distancing guidelines will be in place.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and showtime is set for 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for Adults, $8 for kids ages 12 & un-

der, kids 2 and under are admitted free.

There is no charge for parking.

Tickets are available for purchase in-person at the Toyota Field Box Office, by phone at 256-325-1403 ext. 1 or by visiting www.TrashPandasBaseball.com/ Events.

he Sandlot will be the next featured film on Friday, July 24th, presented by Main Street Cafe Madison.

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They showed “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Coastner at Toyota Field Stadium.

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Veteran of the Week: Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison

Huntsville native Travis Brooks trains for Navy’s fight with COVID-19

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS—Hospitalman Travis Brooks, a native of Huntsville, is learning skills that will be vital in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

“The COVID-19 pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy,” Admiral Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, said.

“The fight against this virus is a tough one, but our sailors are tougher.”

Brooks is preparing to protect sailors and their families by learning the latest in health care at the Medical Education and Training Campus or METC on Joint Base San Antonio--Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Affiliated with the Department of Defense, METC is a stateof-the-art campus for healthcare education of

military medics, corpsmen and technicians.

In 2018, Brooks graduated from Northeastern Alabama Community College. Required values to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Huntsville, Brooks said.

“Growing up in various countries taught me how to adapt and become a leader,” Brooks said.

“Because of my ability to listen, understand my environments and take pride in my action, this has helped me to become a great sailor.”

In its century of service, U.S. Navy Hospital Corps has supported millions of sailors and Marines.

Technological innovations now are transforming medical training for the next generation of hospital corpsmen.

“It means to go above and beyond … exceeding expectations in taking care of our fellow shipmates and Marines,” Brooks said. He is enrolled

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in the Specialty Medical Program, focused on the amphibious reconnaissance corpsman.

Brooks and other sailors know they are associated with a centuries-old service tradition. Their efforts, especially during this time of challenge caused by the coronavirus, will have a lasting effect for generations.

“I know in my heart, there’s nothing I would rather be than a U.S. Navy corpsman,” Brooks said.

“It’s a great honor not only to wear my uniform but to be out in the fleet helping people, caring of their well-being and making sure we all get home safe.”

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Bouldin-Hammond Cemetery recognized as an historic cemetery

By STAFF REPORTS HARVEST - A cemetery in Harvest has recently been named to the Alabama History Cemetery Register.

The Madison County Cemetery Rehabilitation Authority (MCCRA) received a “Letter of Acceptance” by the Alabama Historical Commission recognizing Madison County’s Bouldin-Hammond Cemetery as an historical cemetery in Madison County.

The cemetery, which is located near Harvest Road and Highway 53, is the 28th cemetery on the Alabama History Cemetery Register, which now features 882 cemeteries statewide.

The Bouldin-Hammond Cemetery was named after two prominent pioneer family relatives of Captain Eli and his wife, Mary Hammond. Upon the death of Captain William Purnell Owens, who fought in the War of 1812, Eli Hammond established the cemetery.

Captain Owens was the brother of Mary Purnell Owens Hammond, Eli’s wife. Other soldiers buried in the cem-

etery include LTC Arthur Owen, father of Captain William P. Owens along with Captain Eli Hammond himself.

Cindy Wallace, who is the Place 2 representative on the MCCRA, was the project lead. “I would like to commend the volunteers: archeologists Benjamin Hoksbergen, Chase Tate, Jeff Thomson; land researchers: David and Sherry Zoller; genealogy researcher Edna Stilwell; photographer Tiberius “Ty” Hoksbergen; and local historian John Rankin for all their assistance,” she said. “A special thanks also goes to Lauderdale County George Makowski as the Project Observer. Each played an important role in this registration with the AHC.” Wallace says the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register is a prestigious listing of historic cemeteries in Alabama.

The registered cemeteries are worthy of both recognition and preservation.

“Historic cemeteries provide researchers opportunities to learn and honor ancestors in the community that developed the surrounding Madison County area,” Wallace added. “These memorials of the

Volunteers in the effort to get the Bouldin-Hammond Cemetery added to the Alabama History Cemetery Register are (left to right): Chase Tate, Benjamin Hoksbergen, Jeff Thomson, George Makowski, Edna Stilwell, Cindy Wallace, John Rankin, Sherry and David Zoller. Photo by Tiberius (Ty) Hoksbergen past generations tell stories about not only the settlement patterns, but the family relationships, religion, lifestyles and craftsmanship.”

Whether a cemetery is well preserved or endangered, the MCCRA encourages

the preservation and registration of cemeteries for future generations in Madison County. The MCCRA was established in 2019 by the Madison County Commission and consists of volunteers.

Thousands of people tested for COVID-19 at drive-thru testing site HUNTSVILLE – Thrive Alabama and Huntsville Hospital said they tested 1,850 people for COVID-19 last week at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. More are expected this week.

The drive-thru testing site reopened last Monday to long lines and calls for increasing testing supplies. On the first day of testing, a long line of cars extended from the park to Memorial Parkway.

“If you received a test last week, please quarantine until you have received your test results,” a statement from Thrive Alabama said. “We are all in this together, and together we can stop COVID-19.”

They encourage everyone to protect themselves and others by wearing face coverings when in public, washing hands with soap and water, and maintaining six feet of physical distance

between them and people that are not members of their household.

The drive-through COVID-19 testing at John Hunt Park is open again this week. They will be open Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday, July 16 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The site is for asymptomatic individuals with recent exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

No physician order is required, but patients should bring their driver’s license or other photo ID and health insurance card.

Individuals who are exhibiting symptoms should go to the Huntsville Hospital Fever & Flu Clinic at 120 Governors Drive to be tested. The Fever & Flu Clinic is open Mon-Fri at 9 a.m.

You can follow us on Thrive Alabama on Facebook for schedule changes due to weather or testing supply.

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July 15, 2020

Chocolate Vanilla Wafer Pudding

By CHRISTY JORDAN Southernplate.com Devotees of our beloved Banana Pudding were likely raised having this Chocolate Vanilla Wafer Pudding version as well.

Although the bananas are absent, the homemade chocolate custard, layered with vanilla wafers and topped with a fluffy meringue is an old-fashioned dessert we all love and adore just as much as it’s cousin.

This recipe was included in my third cookbook, “Sweetness: Southern Recipes to Celebrate the Warmth, The Love, and The Blessings of a Full Life”. If you’d like to jump to the recipe, just go the recipe at the end of this column. But if you’ve been finding yourself tired from time to time and might be able to benefit from a little encouragement, keep on reading.

Our lives are so busy these days and, in many cases, there isn’t much we can do to avoid that. We care for children, our parents, our grandchildren.

We have errands to run and appointments to go to.

We have jobs and deadlines and bills. It’s all part of the process of living for most of us right now.

But amid all of that busyness, it is vitally important

complete rest and respite, with no guilt whatsoever.

Any work not done is left undone until our rest is over, and we don’t give it a single thought. We develop what I call “sabbath vision” where we can look at the couch and the pile of clean laundry is rendered invisible. It’s simply folded the following day and none the worse for wear due to the wait.

But the one thing I’ve discovered to be true with most people, including myself, is that we have to learn how to rest. Now, at the onset, I realize that sounds crazy, but when you think about it, I think you’ll find yourself agreeing. We are so used to trying to be productive, getting everything done, and once you get your list done there always seems to be more waiting. It’s difficult to allow yourself to hold up your hands and just say “Stop. It’s time for me to step away from this for a bit.”

But I want to assure you of a few things: • There will always be more to do. The work will never get completely done.

• The work will be there waiting for you to do it when you come back. And if it is not, that means that someone else did it or it wasn’t as important as you thought it was.

Oh, Hey, Enjoy your pudding!

INGREDIENTS  1 box (11 ounces) Vanilla wafers  3/4 cup sugar  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 cup cocoa powder  3 large eggs  2 cups milk (I like to use whole milk, but you can use your favorite)  1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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You’ll need vanilla wafers, milk, eggs, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla. thought of taking a day or even regular moments of rest, I’d like to suggest that this is the very reason why you are overwhelmed, exhausted, and frazzled.

It takes work to get used to. It will take some training of yourself, even. But you know what? You’re

thing. I mean, it’s not like your life would be a failure, just your meringue. Let’s keep it in perspective here.

Place your sugar, flour, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. You’re not going to use all of the sugar here, some is reserved for the meringue,

As soon as it thickens stir in the vanilla flavoring and remove from the heat.

Layer your vanilla wafers in an oven safe bowl or dish. I tend to use a bowl, but I’ve seen lots of people use a 9?13 baking dish.

This isn’t a salvation issue folks, just go with whatev-

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LEFT: Chocolate Vanilla Wafer Pudding. MIDDLE: Here is our thickened pudding. As soon as it thickens stir in the vanilla flavoring and remove from the heat. RIGHT: If you want to top it with meringue, put your egg whites in a clean mixing bowl and beat ’em until they get foamy. Then add your sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form. that we set aside time for small things that bring us joy. Yes, time for ourselves, to do something that we want to do, preferably that isn’t very productive.

My mother has gotten into cross stitching. She looks forward to her time every day where she sits and settles into the relaxing rhythm of needle and thread. I enjoy writing in my journal, sitting out in the sun and sipping iced tea, and my morning coffee time in a quiet house before everyone else is awake.

My husband and I also keep a weekly Sabbath so the entire order of our week has changed to one that, at a certain time each week, we let go of all the stress and work of the world and go into a state of

• Taking a rest from the world for a half hour a day and/or one day out of seven will not result in the world crumbling. It will, however, result in better physical and mental health for you.

• If you have become one of the people that others depend on, times of rest will only make you stronger both for yourself and for them.

• I can promise you, with absolute conviction and clarity, that the human body was not designed to go full steam ahead seven days a week.

And so, today I would like to encourage you to take a deep breath. If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frazzled and can’t possibly entertain the

worth the work. It’s a process. Commit to the process.

One year from now, you could be that person who is calm in the middle of the storm. That person who is able to be still and know.

And now for our recipe, from scratch, and worthy of a potluck at Grandma’s.

Ingredients are simple and not much different from Homemade Banana Pudding: vanilla wafers, milk, eggs, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla.

Begin by separating your eggs, yolks from whites. Be careful not to let any yolk get into the whites because if you decide you want a meringue on this, they won’t beat up as you’d like if they have any yolk in them. No pressure or any-

so make sure you follow the recipe at the bottom.

I stir my dry ingredients up a bit to combine them some. Add in milk and egg yolks and stir some more.

Place this over medium heat and stir constantly until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Now y’all, when I say you need to stir constantly, I’m not kidding. The pudding can easily scorch, but if you stir, you’ll be fine.

Folks used to always use double broilers for this but as long as you have a nice thick saucepan, this works perfectly. I haven’t used a double boiler since my college culinary classes and even then, we only used it once and then we learned how to live happily without it.

er cranks your tractor and encourage your neighbor to do the same. I do about one layer of wafers, one of pudding, one of wafers, one of pudding. But you can get fancy and add more layers if you like.

If you want to top it with meringue, put your egg whites in a clean mixing bowl and beat ’em until they get foamy. Then add your sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form.

Top with meringue and place this in a 325 oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned on top.

I love a meringue on top of pudding or pies, but my mother hates it. She calls it calf slobber. It’s all good though. We honor each other’s weirdness.

INSTRUCTIONS Place 1/2 of the vanilla wafers in a large oven safe bowl or casserole dish.

Separate eggs, yolk from white, and place in separate bowls, being careful not to get any yolk into the whites.

In medium sized sauce pot, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Stir to combine.

Add in egg yolks and milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly (very important), with a wire whisk to prevent scorching, until thickened.

This will take 10-15 minutes. Stir in vanilla.

Once the pudding is done, pour half over the wafers. Top with remaining wafers and remaining pudding.

IF YOU WANT TO TOP WITH A MERINGUE Preheat oven to 325. In large, clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form.

Spread meringue onto top of pudding and spread to touch the edges of the dish on all sides. Bake until meringue is golden on top, about 15 minutes.

I like this pudding served warm. It will keep for up to three days if stored in the fridge.

Christy Jordan is a food blogger, bestselling cookbook author, tv personality, former editor at large for Southern Living Magazine, former contributing editor to Taste of the South magazine, and someone who loves to feed people.

She holds a B.S. in Home Economics with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition. A ninth generation Alabamian, Christy lives just minutes from where she was born with

her husband of 20 years, their two children, various cats, dogs, and a small flock of chickens. Her website, SouthernPlate, has been twice named one of the top 25 food websites in the country, and draws millions of visitors each month.

Being still in a less than still world

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 Everyone likes to stay on schedule wouldn’t you think. Stuff happens though and you have to be able to be adaptable to current situations. Take Covid 19 for instance.

Would anyone have been able to predict a public health emergency last December, especially in the United States?

As I write this, I am sitting parked at the gate of a delayed, due to weather, flight. My first flight since 24 January when I flew to DC for March for Life. Hardly anyone then was concerned

about Coronavirus much less heard much about it. Anyway, today lots of panic and fear has engulfed society as a result of lack of control of life as you knew it.

So how do you handle disruptions? Go with the flow? Hunker down with a good book such as may I suggest the Bible and tune in to develop-

ing and pursuing peace when you would rather go berserk. The best thing to do is to be still, be thankful, pursue holiness. Ponder ways to help others who are scared. Now go have a good day and seek things ‘above’.

PRAYER: Father God to help me to maintain a good attitude when things

go hay wire. Help me to learn to develop peace that only you can give. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God’s Lemonade Stand is written by former Madison resident Becky Miller. Her

daily devotions appear on a Facebook page entitled God’s Lemonade Stand or at www.godslemonadestand.blogspot.com. She can be contacted at writemiller2002@yahoo.com.

8B • THE RECORD

July 15, 2020

A look at the history of the 100 block of Church Street

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian

MADISON—The following history column comes after many weeks of detailed research to what is probably the most overlooked part of Madison’s historical district. I have found several errors in previous historical accounts that probably resulted from hasty assumptions and faded old timers’ memories, as well as from inadequate prior research into the poorly kept official records. It has been a big effort to untangle the errors in land records that were documented with discrepancies to be found only after extensive cross-comparisons of the many land deeds involved.

The original purchasers from James Clemens (Founder of Madison) of the five town lots on the east side of Church Street, beginning at the railroad right of way and going north to Maple Street, were Hamilton G. Bradford, Elijah Fitts / Fitz, and Theodorick S. Clay. These sales occurred

by Adminitrator’s auction on October 5, 1868, after Clemens’ death in 1860, Bradford purchased Lots 43, 44, and 45 (plus Lot 55 to the east of the Church Street lots) -- now encompassing the locations of Animal Trax, the old Glass Company, and the North Alabama Gas Company District offices.

Elijah Fitts acquired Lot 42, as well as another lot on the north side of Maple Street’s intersection with Church Street. Lot 41 on the south side of Maple Street was purchased by Theodorick S. Clay and his wife Jennie.

Bradford probably did not live on any of these lots in Madison, since he owned considerable lands to the east and to the south of Madison prior to the auction. However, he did sell some of the town lots before he died. His estate was inherited by Sally Ward (half of it), Sallie Bradford Cayce (a quarter of it), and Sallie’s brother Henry S. Bradford (the last quarter of it). Sallie married in 1880 Eugene Green Cayce during court settlements of the entire H. G. Bradford estate, with adjudications spanning 1873-1882.

In 1887 Eugene and Sallie Bradford Cayce were living in Birmingham when Henry Bradford travelled from Huntsville to Birmingham to testify in a lunacy suit that he had filed against his sister Sallie’s husband, Eugene Cayce. After two weeks, the Jefferson County court declared Eugene to be sane, following the supportive testimony of Sallie and others to that effect. One should wonder why Henry would have filed the suit and made the trip unless he had gotten information from Sallie about strange behaviors of Eugene. Such may have been common traits for the Cayce family members, since Eugene’s grandfather was the great-grandfather of another Cayce who exhibited very strange behaviors. The famous clairvoyant Edgar Cayce of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was Eugene’s first cousin once removed.

Hopkinsville had long been the home of Eugene’s ancestors, as well as Edgar’s.

Eugene lived from 1848 to 1905, whereas Edgar lived from 1877 to 1945, so they may have never met in person. However, Eugene did not completely escape the insanity question. He was enumerated as an inmate of the Christian County, Kentucky, insane asylum in 1900, while Sallie and their four children were back in Huntsville. In 1910 the widowed Sallie and her children resided in Citronelle, Alabama, a bit north of Mobile.

The North Alabama Gas District office at 108 Church Street sits on parts of Lots 44 and 43. However, in its

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LEFT: Plat description that was filed in 1905. RIGHT: The old Madison Training School. history the south half of Lot 43 was sold to Mary Benson by H. G. Bradford in 1871, shortly before he died.

The north half of Lot 43 was owned by G. W. Pledge and several others before it was obtained by the Gas Company. In the late 1800s it was owned jointly by James A. Watkins and Samuel Bailey, who purchased it from G. W. Wise, who in turn had gotten it from G. W. Pledge.

A Circuit Court case against Watkins & Bailey resulted in a sheriff’s sale of the property when it was obtained by the partnership of Frank G. Hertzler and Matthew Harvey Anderson.

They sold Lot 43 for $500 on January 3 of 1905 to William E. Canterbury, who after 1909 resided on

Madison Training School was moved to its new location on College Street. Lot 42 on Church Street measures 210 feet by 104 feet.

As recently as 2019 the property was shown as owned by Henry C. Keebler III and his wife Sharon. The Tax Assessor’s website also shows that previous ownership of Lot 42 was documented in a deed of 1995 for Charles K. and Laura Joseph, before the Keeblers.

The Gillespies, before their sale of Lot 42 to the Town of Madison, had obtained the property from Nannie B. Green in 1895.

Nannie got it from John D. Humphrey in 1888, and he had obtained it from Sallie Clay Humphrey Windes (of Cook County, Illinois) in 1885.

cient funds to purchase Lot 43 for $500 on a clerk’s salary in those days. Yet he rose to prominence in the community. It is not known that there was already a house on Lot 43 or whether William had to build one for his new bride.

The census of 1910 listed William as a salesman in a general store, but exactly which store is not known now. However, in her book “My Life, From Wagons to Rockets” Gladys Naomi McFarlen True twice mentioned a Canterbury Store in what has more recently been known as the Hughes Hardware building at 216 Main Street. Considering that Gladys did not move to Madison until February of 1933 and that William E. Canterbury died in 1923,

listed as Mary C. at age 60 in the 1870 census of Madison County (Township 3, Range 2 West), living as a widow in the household of her son Thomas J. Canterbury and Eliza Jane with their children Mary J. (8), William E. (5), Charles T. (3), and John J. (2/12). That 1870 census mistakenly gave the age of Thomas as 23, rather than 33, while correctly listing Eliza as age 32.

While the family of Thomas Canterbury was listed as household number 9 in 1870, household 10 consisted of two young ladies occupied as seamstresses. They were Nancy Canterbury, age 22, and Emily, age 17, both born in Alabama. Household number 13 on the same page was for William Canterbury,

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LEFT: Builder of the Roundhouse per family tradition: James Alexander Humphrey with his granddaughter, Sarah Humphrey Kyle.

RIGHT: 112 Church Street: The Wann-Curry House.

Lot 42 that was known as the Old School Lot. According to some historical accounts, the multi-story Madison Training School was located at the site of the North Alabama Gas District offices on original Lot 43 and perhaps part of Lot 44 before the multi-story school building was moved on logs to College Street around 1908. Lot 42 most likely would have been the location of the old school site because Douglas Broyles obtained the lot from the Town of Madison in 1908 for $200.

The Town of Madison had gotten Lot 42 for only $125 on July 5 of 1899 from

In 1883, Sallie had gotten the lot from her father, carpenter James Alexander Humphrey (reported builder of the original Roundhouse in 1898) and his other siblings. James and his siblings had obtained the property also in 1883 as an inheritance from their parents, Boyle Phillips Humphrey and his wife Susannah Harvey Sneed.

The senior Humphreys had purchased the lot from Dr. Isaac F. Deloney on October 16, 1868. Dr. Deloney had bought it from original purchaser Elijah Fitts / Fitz, who got it from the Clemens estate auction on October 5 of 1868.

then it is likely that the unspecified Canterbury of Gladys’ memory was the son of William -- Binford Lee Canterbury, born here in 1906.

William and Matilda had only one other child, Elise C., born in 1909, the year that the family purchased Lot 42 on 110 Church Street for only $235. Perhaps they needed a bigger house for the growing family by 1909. Matilda herself struggled with tuberculosis for four years, dying of it in February of 1916 in her 47th year of life. A plot in Maple Hill Cemetery of Huntsville was their family burial ground.

age 27, a farmer born in Alabama. This William would have been the uncle of William E. Canterbury and brother of Thomas.

Between these Canterbury families were McCrary and Nale families in households 11 and 12.

The Nale listing in 1870 is of interest because in 1830 there was a survey done for “Canterbury and Farley” regarding land in Section 11 of Township 4, Range 2 West.nThe survey was performed by William J. Canterbury and Thomas J. Nail. The parcel in question was on the southeastern end of Rainbow Mountain, in the northwest quarter

PHOTO BY JOHN RANKIN

LEFT: 114 Church Street: The Morrison House built in 1959 at the corner of Maple and Church streets. RIGHT: The Canterbery-Keebler House built in 1904 at 110 Church Street.

Philander Milton Gillespie and his wife Flora. What the interest of the Town of Madison would have been to purchase Lot 42 in 1899 and hold it until 1908 is unknown. Of course, this was perhaps an ideal location for the first public school of the town during the period when the Roundhouse was built nearby in 1898 as the first “city hall.”

Still, the 110 Church Street property of Lot 42 is shown on the DREAMaps link from the Madison County Tax Assessor’s website as currently being owned by Matthew J. and Kathleen S. Powers. That website also shows an assessed building size for the house of 2894 square feet, with a construction date of 1904, before the

Perhaps the most historical figure in the early 1900s ownership of Lots 42 and 43 was William E. Canterbury. William was born in February of 1865 and had married Malinda L. Binford on December 14 of 1904. Perhaps the $500 for their January 5, 1905, purchase of Lot 43 was a wedding gift or a Christmas gift from his father, long-time Madison resident Thomas J. Canterbury. In the census of 1900 William was listed as single and head of his own household, living adjacent to Matthew Harvey Anderson.

William’s occupation was listed then as a clerk, while Matthew H. Anderson was listed as a merchant. William was likely an employee of Matthew and not likely to have suffi-

However, William E. Canterbury’s roots are deep in Madison. He was a son of Thomas J. Canterbury and Eliza Jane Fitts / Fitz. They are buried in the Madison City Cemetery just east of Maple Street and south of Mill Road. Thomas, father of William, had a brother named William Jackson Canterbury who also was a Madison resident and may have assisted his nephew with the 110 Church Street purchase. He did in fact hold a mortgage on the property from his nephew in 1910.

The father of William J. and Thomas J. was Charles M. Canterbury, another early Madison citizen.

Charles married Mary (“Polly”) Glass. Charles was born in Georgia in 1805, whereas Polly was born in Virginia in 1810. Polly was

of Section 11, which today includes Skyline Acres west of Slaughter Road and just north of Old Madison Pike.

That parcel had been patented by (Wm.) “J. Canterbury” on March 1 of 1830. It was re-assigned to Michael Farley in 1835, so apparently Canterbury could not make all the payments due. This older William J. Canterbury of the 1830 land patent was of an age that could make him either a brother or the father of Charles M. Canterbury. Either way, he was likely the Canterbury pioneer who came in the wagon train with the Martin, East, Fitts / Fitz, and Rainbolt families to settle along the eastern face of Rainbow Mountain while that area was still Indian territory.

Original town Lot 41 was divided over time into two lots as shown in the DREAMaps link from the Tax Assessor’s website. Of the resultant “half” lots, the one on the north measures about 62 feet wide on the west end and about 84 feet wide on the east end, running 204 feet east-west.

The south “half” of Lot 41 measures about 60 feet along Church Street and about 60 feet on the east end. However, its northern line is shown in plats as running 204 feet east-west, while the south line runs 210 feet east-west.

The house at 112 Church Street is on the south “half” lot. It shows in the Tax Assessor’s website from 2010 through 2019 as being owned by Gordon and Monica Curry, with a last deed date of 2011. Its construction date is shown as 1938. The lot is additionally described in the Tax Assessor’s records as being “the south part of the lot of William B. Wann” and measuring 60 feet by 204 feet.

The house at 112 Church Street was occupied by John William Wann (18851922) and his wife Vida Barclay (born 1886). Gladys True’s book describes his store as being at 202 Main Street, next to the old bank location. The store of Dea Theodore Thomas and Nora Wann Thomas (J. W.’s sister) was at 206 Main, on the other side of the bank from the Wann store.

Census records show that John William Wann’s wife Vida was a daughter of William James Barclay and Mary F. Woodall. All were Jackson County families that moved to Madison in the early 1900s. Vida produced two children, daughter Vivian (b. 1910) and son William B. Wann (b. 1912). William B. Wann also became a merchant in Madison, following in his father’s shoes. John William Wann’s brother Fred likewise came to Madison with his wife Ora. They lived at 302 Church Street, and more about them will be in a later article.

The Tax Assessor’s website shows 112 Church Street as being the current dwelling of Gordon and Monica Curry. Previous owners are known to include Clayton M. Balch and William B. Wann, son of John William Wann. Clayton was an enumerator for the 1930 census in Madison. The house is listed in the Tax Assessor’s records as being built in 1938 and containing 3194 square feet. It is also described as being immediately north of the Claud Stewart lot, which would have to be Lot 42 where the Canterbury and Keebler families lived.

The last house on the east side of the 100 block of Church Street is owned by Louese Angel Morrison. The previous owner was Norma A. Shelton, according to the Tax Assessor’s website, referencing a 1999 deed. Data and notations indicate that the lot was previously owned by George H. Sadler, a carpenter, who obtained Lot 41 from widow Serena F. Sneed in 1893 for $300.

Serena Sneed bought Lot 41 from Theodorick S. Clay and his wife Jennie in 1875 for $100. The current website also shows a construction date of 1959 for the dwelling, with 1146 square feet in the house and 980 square feet in the garage.

Recent improvements have created a pristine park-like yard that is quite attractive on the 0.331-acre lot. The house was included in the 2007 Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Madison Station Historical Preservation Society.

There are apparently many connections of pioneer Madison-area families to the early 1900s owners of the east side of the 100 block on Church Street. {Bank of Madison was located at 204 Main to right of Thomas store, then 202 was Wann store.}