The Madison Record - July 22, 2020

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River of Hope

The final stone will be laid in a presentation on Friday at Dublin Park.

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Madison Police reports there have been multiple vehicle burglaries in Dublin Park. Page 3A

EDUCATION

Plan for reopening local schools evolving as start day approaches

By JOHN FEW John.Few@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

Teachers of the Year

More Teachers of the Year and Staff of the Year. Page 6A

AHSAA

MADISON - Parents of students in Madison City Schools have until July 24 at 5 p.m. to decide whether their child will attend traditional classes or virtual for the next semester.

Schools in Madison are set to have a staggered start beginning Aug. 10.

Students will report for their first day of school over three days depending on their last name, with all students at

school by Aug. 13.

Madison City Schools superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols indicated Friday that things could change if COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “This ever-changing environment has created daily fluctuations in our planning,� he said. “Since we released our original reentry plan, we have been hard at work creating an update to that plan. With the rise in local infections and more information from the local and state health officials, I would be See SCHOOLS Page 2A

Dr. Ed Nichols viewed through a desk shield on display at last week’s BOE meeting. The school board approved the purchase of desk shields and face masks for students attending school this Fall.

James Clemens’ Dr. Brian Clayton speaks to AHSAA Summer Conference. Page 7A

Awards ceremony planned for MPD oďŹƒcers canceled

Re-enroll

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

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SPORTS

By JOHN FEW John. Few@ Madisoncountyrecord.com

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JEDI TRAINING AT TOYOTA FIELD - The Rocket City Trash Pandas hosted another block party Friday night at Toyota Field in Town Madison, this time with a Star Wars theme. The Trash Pandas provided live entertainment and music, fireworks, food, and Jedi Training on the field. Toyota Field will play host to several upcoming events in July and August. See related stories on page 1B and more photos on 3B. .

Play Ball!

American Legion baseball to be played at Toyota Field through July.

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Two charged with attempted murder in road rage incident

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MADISON – A Madison man is one of two suspects being charged in connection with a road rage incident where shots were fired at a vehicle near County Line Road.

According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred last Monday around 5 to 6 p.m. between County Line Road and East

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The incident resulted in the victim’s car being shot multiple times. There were no inju-

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The sheriff’s office said 911 calls came in saying that a gray Pontiac G6 was chasing a white Ford F150 and the

passenger was hanging out of the Pontiac’s window shooting at the truck.

Isaiah Shakur Watson, 23, Watson of Decatur is charged with attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. He’s held in the Limestone County Jail withSee ROAD RAGE Page 2A

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MADISON – Longtime Bob Jones High School band director Doyle Thornton passed away last weekend.

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MADISON – Madison officials were faced with having do some damage control Monday.

Madison Mayor Paul and Finley and Police Chief David Jernigan issued public statements Jernigan regarding an awards ceremony planned for the officers who responded to last year’s officer-involving shooting death of Dana Fletcher. “Following reports of an officer cereSee CEREMONY Page 2A

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out bond.

James Mathew Owens III, 21, of Madison is in the Madison County Jail on unrelated charges. The sheriff’s office says he’s awaiting extradition to Limestone County and will also be charged with attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

The incident began at Balch Road and U.S. 72 in Madison County, when the driver of the Pontiac swerved in front of

the Ford and cut off the driver, authorities said. The victim passed the Pontiac in the other lane, and the drivers exchanged hand gestures and continued west on U.S. 72.

According to authorities, the Pontiac caught up to the Ford near County Line Road as the vehicles entered Limestone County, and the passenger emerged from the window and fired a pistol with an extended magazine at the Ford. The of-

fice said the truck was riddled with bullet holes as the suspects chased the victim and continued to fire until a round nearly struck the victim, and the truck ended up in a ditch.

The office said the driver of the truck was able to engage 4-wheel drive and escape the Pontiac, which had heavy damage to the undercarriage as it crossed the median, and it lost power shortly afterward. The offenders abandoned the vehi-

Ceremony emony last week, Mayor Finley and I immediately decided timing is not optimal, and we have put the ceremony on hold,” Chief Jernigan said Sunday night. “The officers involved in this incident displayed bravery in defending themselves, other officers and the public at Planet Fitness last fall which was validated following the Madison County District Attorney’s official report presented to the community on November 15, 2019.”

A statement followed from Mayor Finley on Monday.

“On Friday, I was approached by an AL.com reporter after our noon COVID update and asked about an email that Chief Jernigan had sent out Thursday afternoon regarding an in-house ceremony on Tuesday concerning the above mentioned awards. I explained I was aware of the awards but not of the magnitude the ceremony mentioned in the email,” Finley stated.

“Upon leaving I immediately investigated what I had learned and in turn realized the difference in what I had expected and what was planned. We immediately canceled the ceremony with Chief sending out an-

other internal email at 3:30 Friday afternoon.

“My responsibility as Mayor is to manage better.

We were ill advised and illtimed and I apologize to our community,” Finley added.

Fletcher was killed Oct. 27 by a Madison Police officer at Planet Fitness in Madison. Officers were responding to a 911 call into the Madison Police Department about a suspicious van parked outside Planet Fitness in Madison. The caller, a Planet Fitness employee, said the occupants were asking “weird questions” and taking photos of employees in Planet Fitness.

During a confrontation between Fletcher and police officers, Fletcher was shot and killed. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney investigated the incident and said officers were justified in the shooting. They said video evidence showed Fletcher had a gun at the time pointed at an officer.

Members of the Fletcher family have since disputed the DA’s finding and have called the full police bodycam video to be released.

“Each time an individual or group comes to see me concerning the Dana Fletcher situation looking for more information

cle, and the office said a search revealed spent shell casings, an extended 30-round pistol magazine, a driver’s license and items belonging to both suspects.

Watson was determined to be the owner and driver of the vehicle, and Owens was determined to be the shooter, according to the office.

The office said investigators obtained a search warrant for a Huntsville residence and, on

Thursday, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Office and Huntsville police, investigators arrested Watson there. Shortly after Watson was arrested, Owens called investigators to turn himself in, according to the office. Watson was taken to the Limestone County Jail and Owens was held in the Madison County Jail on unrelated charges. Owens is expected to be extradited to Limestone County.

Thornton we ask them if they have viewed the full District Attorney’s out brief on November 15th,” Finley said.

“They presented that our officers acted in self-defense and show both still pictures and video. I would ask if you have not taken the time to watch the full press conference that you please do, you can find it on any of our local media’s website.

Since that time the City of Madison has received three Notice of Claims from the Fletcher family, each for $100,000,000. Thus, the City has and will continue to stand by the District Attorney’s presentation.”

Madison City Council, District 4, candidate Joycelyn Broer quickly responded to the controversy by questioning the decision to hold an awards ceremony.

“While there is still much that we do not know about the nature of the awards and the events that took place last October, we do know that a family was torn apart and many in our community lost trust in our law enforcement officers,” said Broer. “Planning to present awards to these individuals behind closed doors further undermines the transparency that needs to occur on the outcomes and decisions that affect our community.”

ducted into the BJHS Hall of Fame. The band’s “Doyle Thornton Award” is given each year to seniors who have completed 7 or 8 semesters in the program.

The Madison Record will soon have more about Mr. Thornton’s legacy at Bob Jones High School. Check www.

TheMadisonRecord.com for updates.

Schools miss if I did not let you know that we are not only analyzing our reentry plan, but we are also looking at other options for the start of school.”

Nichols said he hopes to share more details about those plans this week.

“We are looking at options even beyond what’s in our re-entry plan” he said, “From a virtual start to a school-based or virtual option to everything in between, we are not just looking at our plan but also a B plan and a C plan.”

“I want to thank everyone for their patience and positive attitude during these challenging times,” Nichols added. “I want to assure you that the safety of your children and our community are primary in my mind. Together, we are going to make this a great school year. While it will be different, it can still be successful.”

MCS has posted their re-entry plans to the district’s website, along with a FAQ section. There is also a Learning Intent Form to specify whether a student intends to attend traditional classes in Fall or opt for virtual learning.

“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.”

On Thursday, the MCS school board approved bids for face coverings and desk shields and introduced a policy proposal that would allow the superintendent to es-

tablish communicable disease mitigation procedures.

The $41,400 bid award for 30,000 face coverings and $449,190 bid award for plexiglass desk shields will enable MCS to meet task force protocols at whatever levels schools reopen. The masks and bids are being paid for by the federal CARES Act. Nichols told the board how appreciative he is of the community input from the stakeholder questions forms. He also thanked the Madison County Health Officer for her strong support.

“These suggestions and guidance are the reason we are looking at things beyond the reentry plan,” Nichols said.

Under the current plan, students will be offered a choice between in-person classes or virtual, but not a blended situation.

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.

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.

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

Madison Police Arrest Report July 3 Patrick Lee Bone, Madison, was arrested at I-565 MM10, Madison, on the charge(s) of: ATTEMPTING TO FLEE OR ELUDE POLICE OFFICER

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July 4 Krysten Lee Lynn Burch, Madison, was arrested at 5211 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS Gary Raymond Staggers, Madison, was arrested at Flagstone Dr / Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 2ND-STALKING Nathan Dean Pollack, Madison, was arrested at 222 Kyser Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC July 5 Brittany Linda Lou Davis, Madison, was arrested at 8841 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION, MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Cody Ryan Houston, Madison, was arrested at 8995 Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: BAIL-JUMPING SECOND DEGREE July 6 Penney NeMcnutt, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av Nw, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION Andre Franklin Murrell, Madison, was arrested at 10335 County Line Rd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: PUBLIC INTOXICATION Morgan Paige Collier, Madison, was arrested at 8006 Old Madison Pike, Madison, on the charge(s) of: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION, MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Brandon Scott Taylor, Madison, was arrested at 8006 Madison Pike, Madison, on the charge(s) of: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION,

MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Alfonso Collier, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC Jimmy Duncan, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: 20-001089 VIOLATION OF PROBATION Jessica Monique Duckworth, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION

July 7 Heather Elizabeth Mccray, Huntsville, was arrested at 8897 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC James Barney Lewis, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC Joanna Joyce James, Madison, was arrested at Town Madison Blvd, Madison, on the charge(s) of: DV 3RD-MENACING-INTIMIDATION ONLY, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2ND FAMILY GUN

July 8 Angela Ashanti Horton, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION James Carl Carter, Limestone, was arrested at 101 W Elm St, Limestone, on the charge(s) of: VIOLATION OF PROBATION Damien Deshawn Dennis, Madison, was arrested at 181 Liberty Dr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

July 9 Walter Kevin Sullivan, Huntsville, was arrested at 815 Wheeler Av NW, Huntsville, on the charge(s) of: FAILURE TO APPEAR TRAFFIC Terry JamDavid Vital, Madison, was arrested at 162 RoyDr, Madison, on the charge(s) of: MARIJUANA-POSSESSION 2

Madison Police Incident Report July 8 100 Block of Edgewater Dr - DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION TO RENDER AID 200 Block of Millstone Ln - DV 3RD-HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS 100 Block of Camden Cir - THEFT 2ND DEGREE 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - THEFT 4TH DEGREE 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - THEFT 3RD DEGREE 100 Block of Carlton Woods Dr - ILLEGAL POSS/ USE CREDIT CARD 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - HARASSMENT 10000 Block of County Line Rd - DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION TO RENDER AID 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - THEFT 4TH DEGREE 200 Block of Chantilly Ln - IDENTITY THEFT 200 Block of W Lake Cir - DV 2ND-BURGLARY3RD, THEFT 2ND DEGREE 8000 Block of Madison Blvd - THEFT 4TH DEGREE 100 Block of Michael Av - THEFT 1ST DEGREE, BURGLARY-3RD 100 Block of Liberty Dr - FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

100 Block of Liberty Dr - DV 3RD-MENACING-GUN

July 9 100 Block of Jetplex Cir - UNLAWFUL BREAKING AND ENTERING A VEHICLE, THEFT 3RD DEGREE 100 Block of Jetplex Cir - UNLAWFUL BREAKING AND ENTERING A VEHICLE, THEFT 3RD DEGREE 9000 Block of Madison Blvd - THEFT OF LOST PROPERTY-4TH 9000 Block of Madison Blvd - RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY (EXCLUDES VEHICLES) 200 Block of Town Madison Blvd - THEFT 4TH DEGREE 4000 Block of Sullivan St - POSSIBLE OVERDOSE 100 Block of Railroad Ridge Rd - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY STRANGULATION OR SUFFOCATION, DV 3RD-SIMPLE ASSAULT-FAMILY 100 Block of Bluff Spring Dr - MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL 200 Block of Arnett St - DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE IMAGES TO HARASS

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Multiple vehicle break-ins reported at Dublin Park

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RIVER OF HOPE - Volunteers worked Saturday placing painted stones on Madison’s River of Hope”. The project, which is headed by Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), have brought several non-profit organizations, school and city leaders, businesses, families and individuals together to build a lasting testament of how COVID-19 brought people in the city together to help one another. Most stones have been painted with encouraging messages or in memory of someone. The River, which is located on “Bill’s Hill” in Dublin Park, is designed to also help raise funds for the area non-profit organizations providing COVID-19 relief. So far, over $10,000 has been raised. There will be a presentation Friday at 9 a.m. to place the last stone in the River by Mayor Paul Finley. It can be viewed online through the MVP Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MVPMadison.

Madison woman goes missing while diving in Gulf of Mexico

By STAFF REPORTS DESTIN, Fla. - A Madison woman went missing Sunday near Destin, FL over the weekend. The search continued Sunday for a 34-year-old woman who went missing in the Gulf of Mexico that morning.

Marie Kaas was traveling on a 26-foot catamaran with her family and entered the water in her dive gear, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office received a call at 11:16 a.m. when she did not resurface.

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Rescuers from the WCSO Dive Team, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife searched for her at a location about three miles south of Grayton Beach.

The Coast Guard continued the search Sunday night by boat and aircraft. Walton County Sheriff’s Office pulled their dive team from the water, according to WCSO. No new information had been released at press-time. Check www.themadisonrecord.com for updates.

Man killed in motorcycle wreck near Hwy. 72 and Jeff Road

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when he left the roadway to the right and struck a culvert head-on.

Howard was transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment due to injuries sustained in the crash, but was later pronounced deceased in the emergency room.

Johnson said alcohol, along with aggressive operation, is believed to be a factor.

The traffic crash is currently being investigated by the Huntsville Police Department.

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Police said one person is dead after a motorcycle wreck at the intersection of Hwy. 72 and Jeff Road Thursday night.

HPD Lieutenant Michael Johnson said John H. Howard, 51, of Ardmore passed away from injuried he sustained in a one-vehicle crash around 11 p.m. He said Howard was driving a 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide westbound on Hwy. 72

MADISON – If you plan to brave the heat and enjoy one of Madison’s beautiful parks and greenways, there is something you should do before you even leave the house — take any valuables you have in your vehicle and leave them at home.

The Madison Police Department says they have received multiple reports of car break-ins at Dublin Park and Kids Kingdom.

“Please remember to lock your car doors, and place valuables out of sight, lock them in the trunk,

or leave them at home,” said MPD Community Relations Officer Teresa Taylor-Duncan.

Residents can help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of this crime by following a few basic tips: * Be sure to remove all valuables before leaving your vehicle. * Lock your vehicle * Activate your vehicle alarm (if available). * Park vehicles in a lighted area.

Officers said to report any break-in, even if nothing is missing or broken. Entering someone’s vehicle is still a crime.

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Space Camp suspended starting in September

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE - Changes are coming to Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The normal week-long camps will be suspended starting in September.

Officials say they made the decision due to uncertainty with school schedules and safety concerns involving international visitors.

The week-long summer camps scheduled for both July and August will go on as planned.

Huntsville Hospital testing for COVID-19 in new locations this week

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY Huntsville Hospital will be testing for coronavirus at several different locations in Madison County this week.

The new locations will be in place of testing at the John Hunt Park site.

About 300 tests will be done each day.

You can find the locations below: • Wednesday, July 22 at First MB Church on Blue Spring’s Road from 9 a.m.

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• Thursday, July 23 at Union Chapel MB Church on Winchester Road from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Friday, July 24 at Progressive Union MB Church on Brandon Town Road from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Huntsville, Athens facilities to take part in COVID-19 clinical trial

By MARIAN ACCARDI HUNTSVILLE – Research clinics in Huntsville and Athens are among 150 sites chosen by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. to participate in the clinical trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, said an owner of the facilities.

“We’re involved in the phase 3 clinical trial for developing a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Tonya Pryor, a co-owner of the North Alabama Research Center in Athens and Medical Affiliated Research Center in Huntsville and the director of research at the Athens location. “We really feel privileged to be part of it.”

This comes as Pfizer and BioNTech SE, based in Germany, announced this week that two of their four investigational vaccine candidates from a program created to help protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Those vaccines are the two most advanced vaccine candidates in the program that’s now being evaluated in ongoing Phase 1 and 2 clinical studies in the United States and Germany.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY The Madison County School System is giving parents more time to decide if they want to choose the virtual learning option for students in the coming school year.

Parents now have until July 24 to choose if they want to enroll in remote learning.

A news release from the school system says Superintendent Allen Perkins moved the deadline from the original July 20 date because of the significant interest in the option.

For more information, go to www.mcssk12.org.

in the efforts to develop a safe and effective vaccine against SARSCoV-2,” said Peter Honig, Pfizer’s senior vice president of global regulatory affairs, in a release. “We look forward to continue working closely with the FDA throughout the clinical development of this program, Project Lightspeed, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these vaccine candidates.”

Subject to regulatory approval, the companies expect to start a Phase 2b/3 trial as soon as later this month and to enroll up to 30,000 people. If the ongoing studies are successful, and the vaccine candidate receives regulatory approval, the companies expect to manufacture up to 100 million doses by the end of the year and potentially more than 1.2 billion doses by the end of 2021.

The Associated Press reported that scientists in more than 150 labs around the world are pursuing a vaccine and nearly two dozen candidates are in various stages of testing. The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. provided a hoped-for immune boost, researchers reported Tuesday. The experimental vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. will start its most

important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to determine if the shots are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.

In addition to testing of the NIH-developed vaccine and Pfizer’s own test, the U.S. government plans large studies of a candidate from Britain’s Oxford University and another by Johnson & Johnson.

Pryor and Jaime Akridge are co-owners of the north Alabama facilities involved in the Pfizer test, and Akridge is also the director of research at the Huntsville location. Pryor’s husband, David Pryor, who is leaving as Athens-Limestone Hospital president later this month, is joining as director of business development and strategy for both locations.

Tonya Pryor said patients who are enrolled in the clinical trial will be compensated, but she’s not sure yet about the amount of the compensation.

“We have a long-standing relationship with Pfizer and most other pharmaceutical companies,” Pryor said. Between the two clinics, enrollment is underway for urinary tract infection, acid reflux, migraine and cholesterol studies.

or financial strains,” said Nichole Davidson, RN, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children NICU director. “But in this COVID-19 world, it has become a real, everyday need in our NICU. We are so excited to provide this amazing resource for our families.”

It’s easy for area residents to get involved and support this meaningful cause.

Kids ages four to 14 can register as an individual or form a team for Swim for Melissa. Teams will fundraise for the cause this summer, and celebrate their success by driving the Miracle Mile on August 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will enjoy a parade-like atmosphere with fundraising prizes, music and special surprises. The route will be lined by signs featuring NICU baby heroes, showcasing why their support truly

makes a difference.

That evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the route will transform for Miracle Bash guests to enjoy a gourmet takeaway picnic and special silent auction to commemorate the event’s fifteenth year.

The auction is fully electronic, and bidding will take place on guest’s cell phones.

Miracle Bash tickets are $75, and can be purchased at bidpal. net/miraclebash2020. To learn more and to form a team for the 2020 Swim for Melissa, visit swimformelissa.org.

The 2019 Miracle Bash and Swim for Melissa events raised a record $220,000 to help expand the Regional Neonatal ICU by 10 additional patient bed areas to serve more sick and premature babies from across North Alabama.

Miracle Bash, Swim for Melissa shift to drive-thru concept

Proceeds benefit the Neonatal ICU at Huntsville Hospital for Madison County Women & Children

schools extend deadline to sign up for remote learning

FDA designation will facilitate the development and expedite the review of the vaccine candidates.

“We’re still in the startup phase,” said Pryor, whose goal is to enroll 300 patients, between the ages of 18 and 85, at each site in the placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial, with an enrollment period possibly lasting three to four months.

“We’ll probably start enrolling patients the second week of August,” Pryor said. “We will be trying to get around four patients enrolled a day at each location.”

The role of the Athens and Huntsville clinics is to “continue to test the safety and efficacy of the vaccine,” she said.

“Typically, there are six or seven visits (for patients) over the course of a few months, and we’ll monitor the patients who are enrolled for up to 26 months,” Pryor said.

She said the facilities now have a combined staff of 15 full-time and part-time employees, and there are plans to hire at least one more employee at each location.

“The FDA’s decision to grant these two COVID-19 vaccine candidates Fast Track designation signifies an important milestone

By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE – North Alabama families can drive the “Miracle Mile” this August in support of sick and premature infants in our community. On Saturday, Aug. 22, Jaycee Way, located off Airport Road in Huntsville, will transform into the Miracle Mile for Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 15th annual Miracle Bash and Swim for Melissa events.

Both events are shifting to the drive-through concept to accommodate social distancing. While the format may be different, the goal remains the same.

“Even though we can’t be close together this year, we can still work collectively and make a difference for families in our Regional Neonatal ICU,” said Amy

George, founder of the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at HHF. “The pandemic and hospital visitation restrictions have been especially difficult for our NICU families. We are thrilled that this year’s proceeds will address an immediate need created by the virus, and will help keep our families closer together during this time.”

Proceeds from the 2020 Miracle Bash and Swim for Melissa will allow loved ones to be able to see their baby, even when they can’t be there in person.

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Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 7.5%

By MARY SELL Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.5% in June, continuing improvement from a COVID19-caused 13.8% in April.

May’s revised rate was 9.6%, the Alabama Department of Labor announced last Friday morning. Before the virus hit, Alabama’s unemployment rate was at a historic low of 2.7% in February.

Madison’s unemployment rate is at 5.1%.

Tom Brown’s Restaurant When COVID-19 hit, Tom and Ashley Brown turned a delay into a chance to make their dream even better

The Madison Police Department announced last week they are suspending fingerprinting services immediately until further notice due to increases in COVID-19 cases. The police department followed the Madison County Sheriff’s Department who also recently suspended fingerprinting.

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State moves to ban antidepressant sold in convenience stores

BY MARY SELL Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health is moving to ban a widely available antidepressant that can mimic the effects of opioids.

Tianeptine is approved in some other countries to treat depression but in the US, said State Pharmacy Director Nancy Bishop.

“The dose for depression is very low but when taken in high doses, the drug produces a high and euphoric effect similar to opioids and can lead to dependence,” Bishop said.

“It is taken as an opioid substitute or to eliminate opioid withdrawal symptoms and can be purchased at convenience stores and online as a dietary supplement.”

Last week, the State Committee of Public Health, at the recommendation of Alabama Department of Public Health, moved to categorize tianeptine as a Schedule II drug.

Other Schedule II drugs include morphine, cocaine, methamphetamine and hydrocodone. Some Schedule

II drugs are available legally through prescriptions.

The Alabama Syndromic Surveillance Program reports that 45 emergency department admissions between January 2019 and May 11, 2020, were potentially associated with tianeptine use.

“Some people have claimed they are trying to treat an opioid addiction by taking it,” said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.

Tianeptine is the active ingredient in Tianna, which is sold in convenience stores and online and sometimes marketed as a dietary supplement.

It’s also called Tianna Red, Tianna Green and Tianna White.

A public comment period on the proposed change will be open until Sept. 4.

Then, the state board will take a final vote to make the drug a Schedule II. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he’s heard for several years from constituents concerned about tianeptine.

“I have confidence that this is a good step for our state,” said Orr.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER - The US National Weather Service in Huntsville had some fun with the recent hot weather and scorching heat index. They recently held a Dog Days of Summer photo contest. People were asked to submit their pet pictures and vote through their Facebook page for their favorite photo. The contest ended Sunday with the winners being announced on Monday. They are: 1st place is Kaiser (top right), 2nd place is Jasper (top) and 3rd place is Charlie Bear (left). You can view all of the entries at www.facebook.com/NWSHuntsville. You can also follow their page to keep up with the latest weather advisories and alerts.

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How Madison County voted in last week’s runoff election

By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY – Alabama voters returned to the polls for the first time since the coronavirus took its toll on state in mid-March. In a postponed runoff election all eyes were on who would face Doug Jones for the US Senate in November.

Tommy Tuberville claimed the victory in the GOP race with 333,890 or 61 percent of the vote with 99% precincts reporting last night. Former US Senator and US Attorney General Jeff Sessions conceded defeat with 215,831 or 39 percent.

In Madison County, voters backed Sessions with 22,027 votes or 56.48% over Tuberville, who received 16,971 votes or 43.52%.

“What an incredible evening. I am honored and humbled by the faith placed in me by Alabama conservatives… and I can’t thank top supporters like you enough,” Tuberville said after claiming victory. “Our grassroots-driven conservative campaign prevailed.”

“Tommy Tuberville is a true Washington outsider and has gained the trust of Alabama Republican Party voters to represent them and help President Trump ‘Drain the Swamp’,” Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said Tuesday night. “He will fight for the will of the majority who have been ignored since 2017. His conservative positions on the issues and support of our president will be welcomed when he defeats Doug Jones in November.”

Tuberville will now face incumbent and first-term senator Jones in November. Jones issued a statement after the election touting what he says is a strong bi-partisan record.

“When I was elected, I promised the people of Alabama that I would put their interests first to find common ground and get things done for our state. Washington already has plenty of people who fight along partisan lines and nothing much seems to get done,” he said. “The choice before the voters is an unprepared hyper-partisan that will add to the divide in Washington, or my proven track-record to find common ground and get things done.”

The turnout in Madison was light as expected, at 14.58%. Out of 290,580 voters,

42,359 went to the polls in the election.

There were 39,098 Republican votes and 3,261 Democrat votes cast.

One of the biggest upsets of the night came in the Madison County Commission, District 6, Democrat runoff race.

Violet Edwards defeated incumbent Jeshenry Malone. She will become the first African-American woman to sit on the commission. No Republican is on the ticket for the general election in November.

“This started out as a small grassroots campaign and look where we are today,” Edwards said Tuesday after claiming victory. “I have to give thanks to God for this victory. I could not have done it without the immense support of every single person around me. From the volunteers, my campaign staff, and my family thank you. Together we made history and I know that this is only the beginning.”

Malone was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to complete the late Bob Harrison’s term in 2018. Harrison died in 2017.

Another closely watched runoff race was between Tom Brandon and Tim McNeese for the Madison County Commission, District 1, Republican nomination. Brandon claimed victory with 4,618 votes over McNeese’s 3,533.

Longtime District 1 Commissioner Roger Jones (D) is not running for a sixth term. He defeated McNeese in 2016 for reelection.

The other race on the Republican ballot pitted incumbent Beth Kellum against Will Smith for the Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place 2, nomination. Kellum claimed the victory with 269,583 or 56% of the total votes to Smith’s 210,565 or 44%. In Madison County, Kellum received 17,133 votes to Smith’s 15,905.

“While we had two exceptional candidates for the Criminal Court of Appeals, Alabama Republican voters have selected a highly qualified legal mind to be their nominee for the Alabama Criminal Court of Appeals,” Lathan said Tuesday night. “Beth Kellum has proven herself to a be a strong judge during her previous two terms on the bench. Combined with her extensive legal career, we are confident Judge Kellum will win reelection and return to this seat on Nov. 3.”

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By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—“First things first, I was speechless. Words couldn’t express how I felt, and only tears were flowing,” David Jones said.

The faculty and support staff at Heritage Elementary School selected Jones as 2020 “Staff Member of the Year.”

“I was in the running with some great coworkers that deserved it, also,” Jones said. “Being a CNP, it’s a dream.” As a CNP, Jones works with the Child Nutrition Program in the cafeteria at Heritage.

In the past, Jones has worked and managed many jobs. He even owned his own restaurant, Just Divine Catering, which is now his catering business on the side.

“I did eight years in the U.S. Navy as Mess Specialist, 3rd Class, sta-

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David Jones is 2020 “Staff Member of the Year” at Heritage Elementary School. tioned four years in Pensacola, Fla. on board the USS LEXINGTON-16 aircraft carrier,” Jones Said. He also served two years in Rota, Spain as a Card Clerk for managing the barracks, and he worked his last two years in the U.S. Reserves.

“When it comes to volunteering and committees, I’m always looking to help anyway I can,” Jones said. “I think life is about serving others. You have to get involved to make a

difference – if you want others to help you.”

In dealing with older students, Jones sees “our teenagers as our future. If we teach well and let them lead the way, they become our leaders of tomorrow.

Madison City Schools has some of the brightest students of today.”

“All of the students impress me. They have no clue of life but they’re willing to learn. They ask a lot of questions (and some can be very challenging). I try to answer most, but I really try to direct them to their school counselor,” he said.

Currently, Jones is a bachelor. “I’m living the single life … but my eyes are open!” he said.

Away from work, Jones thoroughly enjoys shopping in local thrift stores, fishing on the lakes, bowling, baking cakes and cooking special meals for people to enjoy. “Mostly, I love helping others,” he said.

MCS Transportation Department names Debbie Leeth as ‘Staff Member of the Year’

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com M A D I S O N — D e bb i e Leeth has earned the honor of “Staff Member of the Year” for the Transportation Department of Madison City Schools.

Leeth works as administrative assistant and office manager for the department. “I was surprised and very humbled,” Leeth said about discovering that she had received the award.

“Since my family and I moved to Huntsville in 2001, I have worked for two school systems.

Huntsville City and Madison City,” Leeth said. “I started out as an office aide in an elementary school and worked my way up to my current position as Office Manager for the Madison City

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“I am an avid gardener and cook,” she said. “I love spending time with my family – especially my new grandson!”

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Tears streamed when Adkins realized top teacher honor at Horizon

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com M A D I S O N — “ Te a r s began to stream as I realized the honor I was receiving,” Tracey Adkins said about her title as 2020 “Teacher of the Year” at Horizon Elementary School.

“I felt undeserving and extremely humbled … to know that my Horizon family believed I (deserved) this honor,” Adkins said. “I work at a school full of amazing teachers that pour out their hearts daily and are all deserving of this honor,” Adkins said.

“Teachers are the hardest working individuals I know.”

Adkins teaches seco n d - g r a d e r s.

Her resume includes an associate’s degree from Weatherford College in Texas and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.

Adkins’ first teaching assignment was her alma mater, Lamar Elementary in Mineral

Wells, Texas. After moving to Madison in 2011, she taught kindergarten at Valley Fellowship Christian Academy. Next, she taught for Title 1 at Horizon.

“I’m forever thankful to an interview team of teachers with Mr. Rodney Richardson for extending an opportunity to teach at Horizon. I’m blessed to do what I love daily,” Adkins said.

Adkins believes every child will leave a legacy, using a greatness inside that needs nurturing.

“They need to be told that they can do great things.

They need individuals to model (leadership).

They need to be taught that everyday choices will leave behind footprints that influence (them),” she said, “and do the right thing even when no one is looking.”

“Teaching is a partnership,” she said.

“Teachers and families must partner together.”

During virtual learning, Adkins’ classroom encouraged one another with Google Meets and strived for the best of the situation.

This year, one student impressed Adkins with determination while dealing with emotions that affected academics.

The student’s family and Adkins isolated the reasons for the emotions, and the student’s academic muscles grew.

“This student showed so much bravery … when children feel safe, loved and respected, they will truly soar and accomplish more than you ever expected,” Adkins said.

Adkins piloted Horizon’s Kind Kids Club with after-school sessions to spread kind-heartedness.

Her husband Kevin serves as Family and Children’s Pastor at Life Church Huntsville. Their children are Spencer, 21, University of Alabama student; Samuel, 18, Bob Jones High School graduate who will attend UA; and Simon, 14, Discovery Middle School student.

In volunteering, Tracey assists Kevin with Life Kids, their church’s children’s ministry, along with leading a small-group study and serving with Life Connector Team.

Kristen Kolenich honored as ‘Teacher of the Year’ at Heritage Elementary School

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—When explaining her teaching philosophy, Kristen Kolenich holds the firm belief that teaching starts with the heart. Kolenich is 2020 “Teacher of the Year” at Heritage Elementary School.

“Relationships are key. It is so important to get to know a student’s heart, their passions and foster that connection,” Kolenich said. “Once you have established a positive relationship, you can find ways to tap into how they learn.”

The “Teacher of the Year” honor was special because Kolenich “works with the best teachers around. It was a huge honor to be recognized by my fellow teachers. If they think I am worthy of this honor, it is only because of their support and encouragement.”

Virtual learning “has challenged teachers to do something that has never been done before. There’s no precedent, and nothing could have prepared us for this challenge,” Kolenich said.

However, every day she was proud of Madison teachers (Heritage, in particular) and the ways that they approached the challenge head-on.

“They constantly wanted

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The Kolenich family: Aubrey, from left, Daniel, Ben and Kristen. to know how they could do the best job possible to continue to meet our students’ needs,” Kolenich said.

Kolenich’s leadership roles at Heritage include Teacher Lighthouse Team and sponsor of Heritage Student Lighthouse Team, along with sponsoring Destination Imagination and National Elementary Honor Society. During the past five years, she has served on district and state-level committees.

She graduated from Auburn University in 2005 and received a master’s degree in instructional

leadership in 2018 from Samford University.

“I taught in Madison County for 10 years.

Once my children were approaching school age, I knew I wanted us all to be a part of the Madison City Schools family,” Kolenich said. “I’ve had the privilege to work at Heritage elementary for the past five years. I’ve taught fifth and sixth grades, and last year was my first year as a reading coach.”

Her husband Daniel works for the Department of Defense. They have two children – 11-year-old Aubrey and 9-year-old Ben.

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James Clemens’ Dr. Brian Clayton speaks to AHSAA Summer Conference

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Dr. Brian Clayton was proud and excited about having the chance to take part in the 24th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Summer Conference held for the first time virtually.

Clayton hosted a live presentation via the internet during day one of the three-day event on the subject titled “Opening School In Today’s World.”

“I was asked to speak on the opening of the upcoming school year from a large school perspective and much of my information came from within the skeleton plan set forth by Alabama School Superintendent Eric Mackey who had released his plan on July third for school opening,” said Clayton. “The Madison City Schools were hosting a school system retreat at the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas and I was able to arrange for a room to accommodate my time of my presentation. Albert Weeden, principal at Loachapoka High School, also presented from a class 1-A school perspective.”

The annual conference is usu-

ally held during the week of the North-South All-Star competition and the face-to-face interaction among the more than 4,000 attendees takes place in Montgomery. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual conference was held in its place with the presentations shown on the NFHS Network. A wide variety of presenters from numerous expertise areas of education and health made up this year’s conference.

The 50-year old Clayton has been the only principal in the history of James Clemens High, which will see its ninth year of educating Madison’s youth during the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. This will be his 21st year as a school principal with previous stops at Liberty Middle School, Rock Quarry Middle School, Tuscaloosa Middle School, Thomasville High School and Hale County High School. He was also a mathematics teacher from 1993-1998 at Greensboro West High School. Clayton, who holds an Education Doctorate from the University of Alabama, has also been a coach in both football and girls’ basketball.

Clayton has been an Elder and

Deacon in his church.

As for athletics in Madison or across the state, Clayton said the Madison City Schools are looking at three possible scenarios- push back the seasons until later dates, shortened seasons in an attempt to adjust to match the COVID-19 results, or cancellation of all athletics.

“Some nearby states have looked at flipping the fall season sports to spring, but that has not happened in Alabama,” added Clayton. “We have 2,200 students at James Clemens and that fact will make it difficult to social distance. We may have to eat lunch at a more controlled situation, whether that be in the classroom or at a distance in the cafeteria.

We’re also making plans to not allow a mass amount of people at the entrance of our school. Bus transportation will also be an issue, but we’re looking at that very intently.”

Clayton strongly urged the idea of choices on what to do during the pandemic could change tomorrow and not everything is currently set in stone.

His abundant amount of experience in education has taught him to be patient and look for what’s

James Clemens High principal Dr. Brian Clayton was one of a select few to host a virtual conference presentation for the 24th annual AHSAA Summer Conference held via the Internet. The longtime educator hosted his presentation at Toyota Field. best for the students.

“I was glad to help out the AHSAA Conference as all of those associated with the AHSAA are wonderful to work with and I feel privileged to help them,” said Clayton.

Clayton strongly urged the idea of choices on what to do during the pandemic could change tomorrow and not every-

thing is currently set in stone.

His abundant amount of experience in education has taught him to be patient and look for what’s best for the students.

“I was glad to help out the AHSAA Conference as all of those associated with the AHSAA are wonderful to work with and I feel privileged to help them,” said Clayton.

Midtown Elementary in Madison beginning to take shape. SellersPhoto.com shared this image last week of work progressing on the new elementary school. The 128,000-square-foot, 900-student capacity school is off Wall Triana Highway just north of the Kroger development.

Stanley Construction Co. did the site preparation work and Bailey-Harris Construction is the prime building contractor. The school is expected to be complete by August 2021.

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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Trash Pandas hosting several events at Toyota Field in upcoming weeks

By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Toyota Field will be engaged with numerous special events during what is normally the hottest days of the summer in North Alabama.

The home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas will flourish with a bevy of happenings for the weeks during July and August.

The second Rocket City Baseball Classic featuring summer travel teams from throughout the Tennessee Valley will take to the green grass of the playing field inside Toyota Field July 2226. Event details are available on the Trash Pandas’ website.

The Sandlot, a 1993 motion picture centered round a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962, will highlight the Friday, July 24 “On-Field Move Night.” General admission tickets are $10 with children age 12 and under just $8.

The two-day Jay Bell Baseball Camp is set for Wednesday and Thursday, July 29-30. For ages 7-15, the camp will be held 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day with a camp fee of $200 per camper.

A coaching staff headed up by Trash Pandas’ manager Jay Bell will hit on all aspects of the game with the goal of teaching See TRASH PANDAS Page 2B

American Legion baseball to be played at Toyota Field through July

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – Games for baseball teams sponsored by American Legion, Post 229 in Madison will continue through July at Toyota Field in Town Madison. The season will culminate in an end-of-year tournament at James Clemens High School.

American Legion teams are Mambas and Mayhem for U-19 players; varsity Missiles and Jets; and JV Mavericks.

Numerous games remain for the regular season: * Madison Jets 1 versus Post 52 – July 22, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Hartselle Sparkman Park. * Madison Mambas versus Madison Mayhem -- July 23, 5:30 and 8 p.m., James Clemens.

Sponsored by American Legion, Post 229 in Madison, baseball action will continue under the lights of Toyota Field through July and into August. * Madison Missiles versus Huntsville Post 237 -- July 23, 5:30 and 8 p.m., New Hope High School. * Madison Missiles versus Post 555, Shelby County -- July 25, 1 and 3:30 p.m., James Cle-

mens. * Madison Mambas versus Hueytown -July 25, 1 p.m., Hueytown. * Madison Mavericks versus Post 555 -See PLAY BALL Page 3B

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ATLANTA, Ga.- The career highlights for Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Dayton can almost be tracked by certain dates on his personal calendar.

The former All-State pitcher for the Patriots of Bob Jones and staff ace for the Auburn Tigers was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 11th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft on June 9.

After he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 15, 2015, the 6-foot2, 215-pound left-hander made his Major League debut on June 22, 2016 versus the St. Louis Cardinals, when he threw two scoreless extra innings, thus becoming the 47th player in Auburn history to play in Major League Baseball.

On Aug. 29, 2017, the ulnar collateral ligament of his left elbow underwent the invasive and complex Tommy John surgery stemming from an injury two weeks prior. After missing the entire 2018 season during rehabilitation from his surgery, Dayton made it back to the majors via a waivers move to the Atlanta Braves.

He pitched in 14 games last season for Atlanta and had this season postponed

by COVID-19. Now on the verge of seeing the firstpitch of 2020 season, Dayton hopes to include July 24 on his personal diary as the date he looks to be among the Braves’ roster on opening day game versus the Mets in New York at Citi Field.

“My goal is to make the team and stay in the game as long as I can,” stated Dayton, just prior to the

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Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Grant Dayton, a former Bob Jones standout, is looking forward to the upcoming shortened season of Major League Baseball should he make the team and will stand and honor during the playing of the National Anthem. season among the pre-season workouts in Atlanta.

Now among the professional sports attempting to host play while battling the coronavirus with mandated protocols, Major League Baseball is on the verge of playing a 60-game schedule in the abbreviated 2020 season. Dayton said of his chances to make the team, “I’ve been working out at home and increased my arm strength.”

“If all the players and staff abide by the plan of virus protocol, we’ll be ok,” added Dayton.

Some players opted to remain away from the game during the current pandemic, but during lengthy negotiations between team owners and the Players Association, Dayton was aware of what was going on as in reality both organizations wanted to get back to action as soon as possible. “It wasn’t about greed, as it was going back to be among the public and hope the pandemic and our actions doesn’t ruin the game,” said Dayton.

“We all want normalcy again. We somehow have to come to the realization we can unite the country with our sport.”

There has been speculation the controversy of honoring the National Anthem may be an issue on both sides of the current crisis over the anthem and flag are in play. Dayton’s personal thoughts on the

subject is the chance to protest shouldn’t be political.

“I personally see it as an issue that is beyond the flag,” said Dayton. “I personally will stand for the National Anthem, but won’t criticize others in what they do. During the National Anthem I reflect on our country and those who fought for our right to protest shall we choose to do so. I respect our flag and our country, and I’m glad baseball is back.” 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-percent 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.”

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each camper more than they knew when they arrived. Each camper is required to bring their own equipment. Details on the camp is openly available on the website of the Trash Pandas.

“Barks and Brews” will be on tap for Friday, July 31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The no-admission event will be pet friendly with food and beverages available at designated concession stands.

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 will bring a little bit of Trash Pandas minor league baseball to Toyota Field with the “Jersey Experience.” Fans will receive an authentic onfield jersey that would have been worn by the players. Plus, participants can hit batting practice on the field, eat a post-practice meal in the SportsMED Stadium Club and more. Cost for the special event is $250 and deadline to register is July 29. Contact Gayle Milam at gmilam@trashpandasbaseball.com to reserve a spot for what is expected to be a hot item.

The “Back To School Bash” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7. Admission is $5 and attendees are encouraged to bring

donations for a school supply drive. Food and beverages will be available as the Trash Pandas celebrate the end of summer and return to school.

Christian contemporary artists Crowder and Tauren Wells will perform their “Night of Hope” concert Saturday, Aug. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $15.

Social distancing will be enforced as attendees can sit on the field, in the seating bowl and in the SportsMED Stadium Club.

The “On-Field Movie Night” will continue on Saturday, Aug. 15 in a

special way as attendees are invited to camp out on the field and spend the night under the stars with your family for $22 per person. Admission will include ticket for movie, popcorn and soda voucher, Sunday morning breakfast and commemorative camping patch. For those attending the move only, admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children age 12 and younger.

All events’ details are available at the Trash Pandas website: www. trashpandasbaseball. com. Masks are required at all Toyota Field events.

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Rocket City Trash Pandas “Star Wars” block party at Toyota Stadium

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The Rocket City Trash Pandas hosted another block party Friday night at Toyota Field in Town Madison, this time with a Star Wars theme. The Trash Pandas provided live entertainment and music, fireworks, food, and Jedi Training on the field. Below are some fun scenes from the event by Trash Pandas photographer Lucas Dolengowski. Toyota Field will play host to several upcoming events in July and August. See related stories on page 1B.

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LUNCH & DINNER / SUNDAY BRUNCH

July 25, 3:30 p.m., James Clemens. * Madison Mambas versus Post 107, Leeds -- July 25, 3:30 p.m., Leeds High School.

The end-of-season Independent American Legion Tournament will be held on July 31 through Aug. 2 at James Clemens. Deadline for registration and payments will be July 26 at 7 p.m.

The tournament includes two pool

play games in the single elimination tournament with a three-game guarantee. Entry fee for a team is $450. Admission costs $10 daily or $25 tournament pass. Ten-year-olds and younger will be admitted free.

For tournament information, call 256682-5117 or email krisdkul@hotmail. com. For schedules and facility details, visit alabamaamericanlegionbaseball.

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Ball comforts infants at Madison Hospital during COVID-19

By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON—In the Level II nursery at Madison Hospital, Erin Ball has felt a bit sheltered in those confines during the COVID-19 crisis.

“I have been lucky enough not to experience the worst of the worst and instead have made it my priority to be as clean as possible, in and out of the (nursery), and keep it that way,” Ball said.

“Our babies are not exempt from this virus, so it is our job to prevent them from coming in contact with it in our care,” Ball said. “This situation has made me more aware, less complacent and better at cleaning surfaces in between parent visits.”

Ball, who is Certified In Critical Care Nursing or CCRN, has worked at Madison Hospital since the Level II nursery opened about eight years ago. Previously, she worked at West Virginia University in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU for three years.

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Erin Ball works in critical care nursing in the Level II nursery at Madison Hospital.

“Restricted visitation has largely affected the attitude and morale of our patients. They usually have family streaming in and out, and now it often makes them sad or disappointed,” Ball said.

Patients often are on edge, which can affect the frequency of nurses visiting rooms to assist them.

However, Ball has seen positive changes with the nursery’s overall neatness and cleanliness. “Nurses

often wipe their work stations before and after use, and wash hands any chance they get. We’re also limiting the number of staff in the patient’s room, which can help them get more rest. These changes are beneficial and a good habit to keep,” she said.

Considering herself lucky, Ball has not had any patients confirmed positive with COVID19 or requiring a ventilator. However, a former coworker and friend is quarantining from family after exposure to a COVID-positive patient.

“We haven’t yet seen the full impact on our patients, but we will in nine months,” Ball said.

“We’re prepared for an influx of quarantine babies and will have to adjust staff and take more calls to accommodate.”

Ball’s former coworker and friend Sara currently is quarantining, away from her family due to COVID-19 exposure.

During a travel position to help support her family, Sara was exposed to an asymptomatic labor patient.

“Now, she is stuck in a hotel by herself, away

from her five children for 14 days. From the beginning, this was all our worst fears as nurses,” Ball said.

“Sara is a wonderful nurse, who we can’t wait to have back. She is incredibly strong and doing her best to stay positive while keeping her family safe,” Ball said.

To bring a smile to Sara’s face, Ball took a basket of quarantine goodies; friends also contrib-

uted. “I delivered the basket to Sara’s hotel room -complete with masks and social distancing! We’re all praying Sara’s test is negative, and her family is not at risk,” Ball said.

“We’re all a little mentally exhausted with everything going on around us,” Ball said.

“Stress has had a physical effect on me lately, but I’m still grateful for my situation … it could be so much worse.”

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By GREGG L. PARKER Gregg.Parker@ madisoncountyrecord.com MADISON – A local car dealer is proving its appreciation to frontline workers and first responders who have persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woody Anderson Ford and the Ford Corporation have been providing the complimentary vehicle service to health care workers. “Woody Anderson selected Madison Hospital to start with. (The service) not only benefitted Madison Hospital but was provided by a Madison company,” Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright said.

“The service days proved to be a helpful way for Woody Anderson Ford to support Madison Hospital,” Wright said.

“We have been dealing with the pandemic for months now, and, during this time, it has been difficult to take care of the day-to-day nuances of life, like changing the oil in your vehicle. It’s easy to let that

slip and not take care of it,” Wright said.

“Woody Anderson Ford made this generous offer to come onsite to Madison Hospital to change oil and rotate tires in any type vehicle for healthcare providers,” Wright said.

“They set up ‘bays’ in our parking lot, and employees simply parked their car in the area, had the service performed and picked their cars up in the afternoon. How simple is that?”

Holly Oswell with Woody Anderson Ford said the company greatly enjoyed having the opportunity to serve the employees of Madison Hospital in this unique way during “Mobile Service Day.” The service days are affiliated with “a national initiative by Ford Motor Company and quickly picked up by Cathy Anderson and Woody Anderson Ford,” Wright said. “The generosity of Woody Anderson Ford and the Ford Company was overwhelming.”

“While our entire nation is dealing with this pandemic, not all are

taking care of the patients with COVID. Giving back to the medical community was a powerful statement to the support that Woody Anderson Ford provides to this community. We could not be more grateful,” Wright said.

All Madison Hospital employees were eligible for the offer Mobile Service Day. Wright said the hospital employees were overwhelmed by Woody Anderson Ford’s offer. “Several employees emailed me and said they couldn’t believe this was being done for them at no cost,” she said.

More than 100 hospital workers took advantage of the offer. If the vehicle could not be serviced on the dates that Woody Anderson Ford was onsite, hospital workers could register to take their vehicle later to Woody Anderson Ford’s service center.

Woody Anderson Ford’s address in Madison is 1638 Hughes Road.

For more information, call 256-5171252, email hoswell@woodyandersonford.com or visit WoodyAndersonFord.com.

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By STAFF REPORTS MADISON COUNTY – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a new scam circulating the area.

“We have received numerous calls about fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials claiming citizens failed to appear for jury duty and face imminent arrest,” the Sheriff’s Office stated Thursday morning. “If you receive a call from someone saying they are from the sheriff’s office and you failed to report for jury duty, it is a scam.”

According to officials with the Sheriff’s Office, citizens are being told the only way out is to pay an immediate fine via credit card, gift card, or money transfer.

“Real summonses for jury duty and notices that someone has skipped will come in the mail,” the Sheriff’s

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Office said. “Please understand that law enforcement officials do not collect fees for jury duty, and they do not request money or gift cards in lieu of arrest. We will never ask you to provide finances of any sort, so do not provide any information during these calls. This is a classic phone scam that should be reported.”

If you receive a scam phone call, you can contact MCSO at (256) 722-7181.

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FAITH CHURCH DIRECTORY

BAPTIST BIG SHILOH BAPTIST JEFFERY JEFFERSON 133 MAPLE ST. MADISON, ALA. 256-542-3633 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL: 8:30 A.M.

FIRST BAPTIST MADISON 4257 SULLIVAN ST. MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-772-9712 SUNDAY 9 A.M. AND 11:30 A.M. THE REV. BERT BRELAND

GRACE BAPTIST DEAN OLIVE 122 WALNUT ST. MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-837-8821 SUNDAY 9:30 A.M./6 P.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

GREENBRIER BAPTIST RICKY LOWERY 7939 GREENBRIER ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-355-8032 SUNDAY 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

HAVEN BAPTIST STEVE GRISSOM 1840 SLAUGHTER RD. MADISON, ALA 35758 SUNDAY 11 A.M./ 6 P.M.

INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST HOWARD LOCKWOOD 1025 SHELTON ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-464-7000 SUNDAY 11 A.M./3 P.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

KOREAN FIRST BAPTIST JANG YOUNG KIM 4257 SULLIVAN ST. MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-772-9489 SUNDAY 12:15 P.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

LINDSAY LANE BAPTIST CHURCH EAST CAMPUS ANDY JOHN KING, PASTOR 1659 NICK DAVIS ROAD WWW.LINDSAYLANEEAST.ORG 256.232.0020 SUNDAY 9 A.M. AND 10:45 A.M. WEDNESDAY GROUPS 6:30 P.M.

LITTLE SHILOH PB REGINALD JOHNSON 229 MAPLE ST. MADISON, ALA. 35757 256-461-4275 SUNDAY 11 A.M. WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M.

MADISON BAPTIST MICHAEL ALLISON 840 BALCH ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-830-6224 SUNDAY 10:45/6 P.M. WEDNESDAY 11 A.M./7 P.M.

MADISON FREE WILL BAPTIST 5295 WALL TRIANA HWY MADISON, ALA. 35757 256-430-3087

MOSES CHAPEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST JOE HERFORD 372 MOSES CHAPEL ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35757 256-461-0083 SUNDAY (SCHOOL/WORSHIP) 9 A.M./10 A.M. WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M./7 P.M.

MT. ZION BAPTIST PASTOR DR. KEVIN MOORE 228 MOUNT ZION ROAD HUNTSVILLE, ALA. 35806 256-837-2665 SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE STUDY

8:30, 9:45, 11 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 A.M. 9:45 A.M. BLENDED WORSHIP 11 A.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 6 P.M. CHILDREN’S WORSHIP DURING EACH SERVICE

PHILLIP TABERNACLE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST PASTOR MANUEL 930 BALCH ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-830-5398 SUNDAY 11 A.M. WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. (BIBLE STUDY) SKYLINE ABA BAPTIST RON MALLARD 586 SLAUGHTER ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-971-0420 ST. ANDREW PRIMITIVE BAPTIST MICHAEL HARWELL 1393 SWANCOTT ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35756 256-353-9708 SUNDAY 10:45 A.M. WEDNESDAY 6 P.M. THE BROOK 8573 HIGHWAY 72 W, ALA. SUN. 9 AM & 10:45 AM 256-837-6633 WWW.THEBROOKCHURCH.COM TRINITY BAPTIST DR. MICHAEL OLIVER 1088 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-837-9737 SUNDAY 8:30 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY 6 P.M. WALL HIGHWAY BAPTIST 6597 WALL TRIANA HIGHWAY MADISON, ALA. 35757 256-837-0971 WEDNESDAY 6:30 P.M. SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. AND 11 A.M./5 P.M. BIBLE FIRST BIBLE CHURCH MADISON CAMPUS SENIOR PASTOR: STEVE BATEMAN CAMPUS PASTOR: ALEXANDER ROBERTS JAMES CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 11306 COUNTY LINE ROAD MADISON, AL 35756 256-353-2711 WWW.FBC.ORG SUNDAY: 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE & CHILDREN MINISTRIES 9:15 A.M. COMMUNITY GROUPS, STUDENT & CHILDREN MINISTRIES MADISON BIBLE CHURCH 1520 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, AL 35758 256-430-0722 WWW.MADISONBIBLECHURCH.NET SENIOR PASTOR: BILL YOUNG YOUTH & OUTREACH PASTOR: JAY HUGHES WORSHIP & CHILDREN’S PASTOR: DAN MORGAN WORSHIP WITH US AT 9:15 (CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS – KINDERGARTEN DURING WORSHIP) STUDY WITH US IN ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS AT 10:45 YOUTH MEET AT 10:45 (MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL) CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AGE 2 – 5TH GRADE “JAM-JESUS AND ME” AT 10:45 NURSERY AT 10:45 AWANA FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 – 6TH GRADE MEETS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AT 4:15 – 6:00 MINISTRY FOR MEN AND WOMEN DURING THE WEEK

CATHOLIC ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 1057 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-722-0130 SUNDAY: 7 A.M./8:30 A.M./11:30 A.M./5:30 P.M. M-F/W&TH:8:30 A.M./6:30 P.M.

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July 22, 2020 CENTRAL VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST 9580 MAISON BLVD. MADISON, AL 35613 SUNDAY 10:00AM WEDNESDAY CONNECT GROUPS 6:30PM CVCFAMILY.ORG CHURCH OF CHRIST MINISTERS CARL WITTY AND GREG CHANDLER HUGHES ROAD AT GOOCH LANE MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-830-1654 SUNDAY 10 A.M./5 P.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR BRYAN SISSON 2113 OLD MONROVIA RD. HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 256-430-0003 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. WWW.GRACEUMCHSV.ORG

CHURCH OF CHRIST OF MADISON MINISTER MIKE WINKLER 556 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, AL 35758 256-772-3911 SUNDAY 8:15 A.M./10:30 A.M./5 P.M. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7P.M.

GRADY-MADISON AME CHURCH 129 GOOCH LANE MADISON, AL 35758 (256)864-2829 WWW.GRADY-MADISONAMECHURCH.ORG SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9:45AM SUNDAY WORSHIP @ 11:00AM

MONROVIA CHURCH OF CHRIST MINISTER RAY PALMER 595 NANCE ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-837-5255 SUNDAY 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY 7 P.M.

HARVEST POINTE METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR MARSHALL DAIGRE 103 GIN OAKS COURT MADISON, AL 35758 256-434-1390 WWW.HARVESTPOINTE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HARVESTPOINTE OFFICE@HARVESTPOINTE.COM

SWANCOTT CHURCH OF CHRIST PHILIP DOUD SWANCOTT ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35756 256-355-2217 SUNDAY 11 A.M./5 P.M. WEDNESDAY (BIBLE STUDY) 7 P.M. WALL TRIANA CHURCH OF CHRIST 7535 WALL TRIANA HIGHWAY MADISON, ALA. 35758 256-716-1817

MADISON UNITED METHODIST DR. TRAVIS WILSON, PASTOR 127 CHURCH STREET MADISON, AL 35758 (256) 772-9761 SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:30 & 10:45 AM SUNDAY CLASSES: 9:45 AM WWW.MADISONUM.ORG

CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF GOD MADISON 1547 CAPSHAW ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-830-5542

PARKER CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR BILL DEISS 28670 POWELL ROAD MADISON, ALA. 35756 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 A.M.

ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL 786 HUGHES ROAD MADISON, ALA. 256-864-0788 SUNDAY 8:30 A.M. /11 A.M. /5 P.M. WEDNESDAY 12 P.M. GOSPEL BRIGHT STAR FULL GOSPEL 5167 WALL TRIANA HWY MADISON, ALA. 256-864-8072

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Two quick and easy meals when it’s just too hot to stay in the kitchen

HOT AND CHEESY ITALIAN TURKEY SUBS I love a good hearty supper with tons of flavor that doesn’t require a lot of work, especially at the end of a hot summer’s day.

So today, I’m showing you how to make this delicious ooey gooey extra cheesy baked Italian Turkey sub sandwich, perfect on its own or with a dipping side of pizza sauce.

The original inspiration for this Hot and Cheesy Italian Turkey Subs recipe came from my buddy, Stacey Little, over at Southern Bite. Years ago, he shared his mama’s recipe for Top to Bottom Turkey and Cheese Bread and it has been a favorite ever since.

We will also be enjoying our quick summer supper with a big old glass of cold brew iced tea, also made in a jiff.

To make Hot and Cheesy Italian Turkey Subs you’ll need: a loaf of crusty French bread, thinly sliced onion, smoked turkey (from the deli), mayo, shredded cheddar, pepperoni, and pizza sauce for dipping, if you like (totally optional).

Mix together mayo and cheese in a bowl until well combined. Slice French bread in half lengthwise and spread cheese mixture over one side. On the other side, layer turkey, pepperoni, and onion.

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You’ll need: A prepared pizza crust, cooked ground beef, refried beans, salsa, taco seasoning, tortilla chips, and cheese.

Wrap sandwich in foil and bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, or until toasty and heated through.

I hope you get to make Hot and Cheesy Italian Turkey Subs soon! It is a definite crowd pleaser and with very little effort you have an extremely satisfying meal. One sandwich usually serves about two-three people.

Ingredients  1 loaf crusty French bread  2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese  1/2 cup mayo  about 5 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey  20-30 slices turkey pepperoni  ½ medium onion thinly sliced

Instructions Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise as if you’re going to make a sandwich.

In a small bowl, stir together mayo and cheese until well mixed. Spread on one side of the bread.

On the other side, layer turkey, pepperoni, and onion.

Wrap sandwich in aluminum foil and bake in 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and the sandwich is toasty and heated through.

TACO PIZZA Taco Pizza is my heartsong, plain and simple. It is made up entirely of flavors I love and takes just min-

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ABOVE: Hot and Cheesy Italian Turkey Subs. BELOW: To make Hot and Cheesy Italian Turkey Subs you’ll need: a loaf of crusty French bread, thinly sliced onion, smoked turkey (from the deli), mayo, shredded cheddar, pepperoni, and pizza sauce for dipping, if you like (totally optional).

utes to get into the oven.

With the filling of seasoned refried beans and beef, it’s twice as filling as a regular pizza so just one is all we need for supper. For the picky eaters, you can simply leave the toppings off and let everyone customize their own. This recipe is a win all around!

You’ll need: A prepared pizza crust, cooked ground beef, refried beans, salsa, taco seasoning, tortilla chips, and cheese. I buy the shelf stable prepared pizza crusts on the aisle with the spaghetti sauce and we love them.

Place cooked ground beef *, salsa, and taco seasoning into large skillet over medium high heat. *You can cook your ground beef first, drain, and add everything else if you need to. I usually keep cooked ground beef in my freezer.

Cook and stir this until heated through and bubbly. Spread this over pizza crust.

Top with crushed tortilla chips. This is why, whenever we get towards the bottom of a bag of tortilla chips, I usually make Taco Pizza.

Top this with as much shredded cheese as you like.

Normally, I’d use about a cup and a half. If my cheese loving husband is watching me make this, that amount tends to double.

Place this back in the oven for just long enough to allow the cheese to get all melty.

Top with your favorite taco toppings. I usually add fresh lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream.

The options are limitless….and enjoy!

Ingredients  16 oz can can refried beans  1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons  1 lb ground beef browned and drained well  1-2 cups cheddar cheese shredded  about 2 cups tortilla chips  3/4 cup salsa  1 prepared pizza crust preferably deep dish Instructions In skillet or saucepan, combine cooked ground beef, taco seasoning, refried beans, and salsa over medium high heat.

Stir until heated through and bubbly. Spread into pizza crust.

Top with crunched taco chips and as much cheese as you like. Bake at 350 until cheese is melted and crust is browned.

Remove from oven. Top with favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

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Taco Pizza.

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

She holds a B.S. in Home Economics with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition.

A ninth generation Alabamian, Christy lives just minutes from where she was born with her husband of 20 years, their two children, various cats, dogs, and

a small flock of chickens.

Her website, SouthernPlate, has been twice named one of the top 25 food websites in the country, and draws millions of visitors each month.

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Sometimes we just need to press mute

By BECKY MILLER God’s Lemonade Stand Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4:29NIV Up until the recent stay at home orders, the only persons who had been on conference calls and zoom were usually businesspeople now mostly working from a home office. This can present challenges especially with young children or chattering wives in the home as I recently

was made aware of after embarrassing my spouse who was unmuted on a conference call with the ‘top guys’. Whoops.

Do you need to be reminded to stay muted sometimes when it comes to impulsively talking, texting, emailing or posting on social media? Once something is ‘out there’ that is that and your only choice is damage control or making excuses. The military saying is “loose lips sink ships”.

Don’t try to win every debate but be silent and still and let God fight your battles. Let only things come from your mouth that edify and are kind.

If you aren’t sure if it is, then keep silent. When wrong day you are sorry.

Pray for any who have hurt you with words. Now go share a good and peaceful word to someone having a hard time.

PRAYER: Lord my mouth sure can be my downfall and I need your help to tame it. Help me not always be talking and to enjoy quiet and this

means on keyboards as well. Let my words bring joy not anger. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

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July 22, 2020

The history of 127 Church Street, United Methodist Church

By JOHN P. RANKIN Madison Historian

MADISON—There are some mysteries surrounding the history of 127 Church Street, which is home to the Madison United Methodist Church.

There is a period of history concerning the property not solved, nor have historians before me been able to learn all of what happened relative to the property. Some things may have been lost or just not recorded during the Reconstruction era, but here is what is known.

Roland Gooch (17781850) not only “belonged” to the Methodist Church, he deeded the first land for the church that was organized in 1828 but now stands at 127 Church Street in Madison. That original location of the church was near his home at the junction of today’s Hughes Road and Old Madison Pike. Of course, back in 1837 when Roland deeded a 1.5-acre plot for the church, there was no Old Madison Pike because there was not yet a town of Madison. The road that we call Old Madison Pike was then just a portion of the older Brown’s Ferry Road that connected Huntsville to a ferry across the Tennessee River.

The ferry site was downriver (northwest) of Decatur by several miles, near Brown’s Island in the river. The junction of the roads was mentioned as “Gooches CrossRoads” and “Gooch’s Corner” in the 1857 minutes of the Madison County Commissioners’ Court. The church situated at the site was similarly mentioned as “Gooches Meeting House”.

Today we recognize the church site as being where a gasoline station and a branch of the Regions Bank are located. The Gooch family cemetery is just about a hundred yards to the north, on a hill behind shops across Hughes Road from the eastern end of Plaza Boulevard. Old Madison Pike was by 1858 known as the Huntsvilleto-Triana Pike, including as part of the route down Church Street according to land deeds. Later the route

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An old postcard showing the Madison United Methodist Church. then southwardly to Mrs. Vaughn’s north line, then eastwardly along Mrs. Vaughn’s line to Church Street 50 feet, then northwardly up Church Street 236 feet to the place of beginning, containing 38/100ths of an acre.”

The deed also contained the following stipulation: “The church shall at all times forever hereafter permit such Ministers and Preachers belonging to the church, as shall from time to time be duly authorized by the General Conferences of the Ministers and Preachers of the said Methodist Episcopal Church South, or by the Annual Conferences authorized by the said General Conferences, to Preach and expound God’s Holy Word therein.”

The church became the center of activities in the town for many decades afterward. It was literally the community gathering place for more than just church services. Old minutes and other records of the church are still available from storage on the second floor of the offices. The original one-room frame building of the church was brick veneered in its new location, and the church has grown ever since. It even the parent church of the much larger Asbury Methodist Church congregation of today.

Asbury is located back on Hughes Road, about a mile north of the original location and on the west side rather than the east side

J. Clay. Furthermore, the Clemens deed to Bailey encompassed the entire area of later Lot 33 and the eastern majority of Lot 32. Ownership got terribly confused over the years in this set of lots, beginning with the death of James E. H. Bailey in 1862 from wounds received at the first Battle of Manassas that occurred in July of 1861 in Virginia.

This James E. H. Bailey was the only child of widow Martha (Vaughan) Bailey. who married Hezekiah Bradley Cartwright when his first wife died. Martha produced five more children for Hezekiah to add to the seven children born by his first wife Martha Holden Gray. Hezekiah’s parents were John and Mary (Dillard) Cartwright, so with Dillard, Cartwright, and Gray ancestry, then adding the spouses of his twelve children, Hezekiah was related to many of the Madison-area pioneer families.

Many of the close relatives or descendants of Hezekian Cartwright were quite prominent in the history of Alabama. However, his step-son James E. H. Bailey never married, suffering early death at age 26.

His name was engraved at the top of a plaque on the east wall of the Madison County courthouse, heading the list of “Fallen Heroes” of the county.

James was a blacksmith in the 1860 census of Madison. Old accounts of

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The Madison United Methodist Church.

by that name to Triana ran down what is today Sullivan Street.

In 1873 the church was put on logs and pulled by mules to its present location on Church Street in Madison. That location was deeded to the church

by Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney for $5. The church trustees were named in the deed as J. W. Farley, G. E. (should be “R.”, not “E.”) Sullivan, L. H. Grubbs, John W. Burton, and G. W. Martin. The lot was mistakenly specified as Lot 13, so the ink in the quill pen must have run out, making the “33” to become a “13” because Lot 13 is out of the question.

The description of the lot’s boundaries fit Lot 33 precisely, as follows: “Beginning at the southeast corner of Deloney Street (now Arnett Street), running westwardly with the street 130 feet to Blakely’s corner,

of Hughes Road, where the original structure was first located.

The old church must have been much loved by Dr. Deloney for him to provide one of the town’s largest lots for only $5 on November 14, 1873, per Deed Book WW, pages 241-2. However, there may have been other reasons for the “gift” of the low price. It seems that the land designated later as Lot 33 and most of Lot 32 in the 1870 plat of the town was originally purchased by James E. F. Bailey in 1857 directly from James Clemens, the founder of the town. This was done before the lots were drawn and platted in 1870 by Thomas J. Taylor.

Mistakes were made in Taylor’s plat, as there was one lot between Lot 31 and Lot 32 that was not even given a number, but it was in fact later owned by Thomas

the move of the Methodist Church to the site where it now sits on Church Street stated that there was originally a blacksmith shop on the site, so that can be somewhat confirmed with the census data. James must have been a very good blacksmith, because his 1868 estate inventory showed over 100 accounts still owed to him by almost all of the early settlers of the area.

Altogether, their debts to James amounted to almost a thousand dollars that he had never yet collected when he went away to war and died. Before he left for the war, James bought an acre of land on the west side of today’s Sullivan Street from John D. Tanner on January 7, 1861, just before the war started. John D. Tanner was appointed to be the administrator of James’ estate, with securities on Tanner’s required $1000

bond by Nathaniel Matson Gooch and Thomas M. Green.

While no direct records have yet been located for proof, it appears that James Bailey’s real estate may have eventually passed to his mother’s Vaughan relatives. Widower W. P. Vaughan purchased Lot 33 for $550 from William B. Dunn and W. R. Johnston on September 9, 1867. Yet, there is no record known

had difficulty making payments. If they did lose their claim to the property, perhaps the historical tradition of the church move to the site was a decade too early with the date of the rolling logs. Otherwise, Isaac Deloney may not have acted in good faith in 1873 or something else must have happened to cloud the title to the property. It might have been easy to part with the lot at a very low cost compared to its worth on the market if there was a known question on the title being clear.

Litigation against a church would also have been widely viewed in unfavorable light in that period, so it may be that there was no contest in the courts. Whatever happened, Isaac Deloney was a key player in getting the church established on Church Street. His position as Circuit Court Clerk in Madison County in the period 1874-1880 may have played a part in his land sale being upheld.

Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney’s parents were Edward Brodnax Walker Deloney

of Gate 9. Beadle’s probate records show that Deloney made at least six visits to Beadle’s house in just 1857, the year Beadle died. For those visits and the prescribed medications Deloney charged the estate $9.00.

Deloney was a graduate of Tulane University, his specialty given as “allopath.” The 1880 census lists Deloney as a physician living in the home of Lawson and Celeste Comer Clay.

Lawson was the youngest son of Governor Clement Comer Clay and his wife Susannah Claiborne Withers, both of whom lived just southwest of the Madison historical district in their early lifetimes before their marriage. The 1900 census records show Isaac Deloney living the household of a niece in Newburg, Franklin County, Alabama. In the 1910 census Dr. Deloney was enumerated in Decatur of Morgan County. In the 1920 census he was listed at age 89, residing in Tuscumbia, Colbert County. Before his death at Leighton of Colbert County in 1923,

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This old postcard photo from 1910 had a handwritten caption on the back which identities the church as the Methodist Episcopal Church – South with Reion Allison, Mrs. Gaston (Rev. Gaston’s wife and daughter), Lucile Gaston and “three little Madison girls. We were attending a Sunday School”. to show that either Dunn or Johnston had ever purchased Lot 33.

It may be that these two men were somehow appointed to dispose of Bailey’s real estate, and perhaps the Reconstruction period failed to properly record some such things.

It is known that Dunn was a physician and highly respected depot agent for the railroad. Johnston became Madison’s first mayor when the town was incorporated after an election in 1869. Just how Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney came into possession of the property upon the death of W. P. Vaughan is unknown, but the confusion did not stop there.

After Deloney sold the lot for $5 to the church in 1873 per Deed Book WW, page 241, more sales continued for the property. Deed Book BBB, page 566, records the Probate Court sale to Joseph B. and Martha A. Leeman by W. R. Johnston at public auction for $500 on December 4, 1875, after the church was supposed to already be established on the site.

Perhaps litigation ensued, but no record of the church defending its ownership was found.

The Leemans did mortgage the property four times in the period of 18811882, so they may have

and Margaret Bonner Fox. Isaac was born in 1830. In the 1840 census the family was enumerated in Lawrence County. In the 1850 census the family was in Franklin County, Alabama, under the surname “Delona.” Postings on Ancestry.com indicate that Isaac had three sisters and seven brothers.

He apparently never married nor had children of his own.

The Ancestry data shows that Deloney was distantly related to a number of U. S. Presidents and First Ladies, as well as to famous actors, authors, and outlaws. Deloney ancestral roots have included English and French kings and nobles. These even included English king William the Conqueror, born in 1024 in Normandy, France, twenty-nine generations back from Isaac.

At the time of the 1860 census, Isaac was living and practicing his profession in Madison Station.

In the census of Madison County in 1870, Isaac Deloney was listed as being a cotton broker, yet he was known to have been a physician before 1857. In that year alone he treated such folks as pioneer Abraham Beadle, his wife, his mother-in-law, and his slaves on what is now Redstone Arsenal lands southeast

the census of 1920 listed Deloney as living alone at age 89. He was shown as “single” in every census.

While living in Madison, Dr. Deloney purchased considerable land and several town lots in addition to Lot 33 that he sold for $5 to the church. The additional holdings included original town lots 6, 40, and 42 plus 41 acres northwest of the town’s historic district.

Deloney obtained most of these parcels by public auction held at the courthouse in 1868 to liquidate the estate of James Clemens, the Founder of Madison.

As one of his final Madison involvements, Dr. Deloney came back to this county in 1902 to testify in probate court about Bettie Turner’s will that had been entrusted to him in 1879 for safekeeping. He had lost the original will during his moves, but a draft of the will was presented for probate by Annie Wiggins Sanders. Sanders was a niece of William Barham Dunn, Madison’s first railroad depot agent and also a physician.

Bettie Turner was a Black servant and assistant of Dr. Dunn for years.

Dunn had given Turner a house and Lot 23 near Front Street’s intersection with Sullivan Street. When Turner died with no known heirs, the draft will (having been originally witnessed

by Dr.’s Dunn, Algernon Sydney Harris, and Isaac F. Deloney) became the controlling instrument to pass the property back into Dunn’s family.

The probate court approved the property going to Annie E. Wiggins Sanders, a daughter of Jackey G. Dunn who lived just east of today’s airport after her marriage to Richard A. Wiggins.

Jackey was also a sister of brothers John and Dr. William B. Dunn. Agent / Dr. Dunn was a close friend of Dr. Isaac Fox Deloney.

In this small town it seems that all lives were closely intertwined.