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Police say Madison woman arranged murder

Schools Madison City Schools kickoff Partners in Education program. Page 2A

By REBEKAH MARTIN The Hartselle Enquirer

All Things Madison Behind the scenes at A New Leash on Life Thrift Store and Rescue Center. Page 5A

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THE MADISON BOWL - Jamal Mayers ran into the end zone for James Clemens Friday night after an inception in the first quarter of the Madison Bowl. Held at Alabama A&M Louis Crews Stadium, the annual rivalry game between James Clemens and Bob Jones delivered plenty of excitement. Read all about it on page 1B.

Tribute Night Trash Pandas plan to honor local heroes before exhibition game on 9-11. Page 5A

Plant Sale Master Gardeners annual plant sale Sept.12 Page 5A

In The Service Navy radioman Bill Butler holds vivid memories of year in Vietnam. Page 6A

HARTSELLE – Hartselle police say a Madison woman arranged the slaying of the father of their child, and she is one of four people charged in his July 24 shooting death that was Hartselle’s first homicide since 2006. Jaclyn Elaine Jaclyn Elaine Skuce Skuce, 38, of 3109 Lakeland Drive, was arrested Wednesday and charged with criminal solicitation to commit capital murder in the death of Anthony Larry Sheppard, 41, who was found shot to death at 450 Dawson St., Hartselle, according to court records. She was booked into the Morgan County Jail and held with no bond. Hartselle police charged three men with capital murder in the slaying: • Aaron Carter Howard, 39, 115 Razzway Circle, Toney, was arrested and booked into the Morgan County Jail. • Logan McKinley Delp, 36, 170 Dusty Trail, Madison, was already being held in Madison County Metro Jail. See MURDER Page 2A

Elementary students return to in-person classes this week

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Partygoers will gather for Parrots of the Caribbean on Sept. 12 at Toyota Stadium Concourse.

Parrots of the Caribbean will flock to Toyota Field this year Photos from The Madison Bowl. Pages 2B & 3B

Volleyball Local high school volleyball teams keep safe while maintaining high energy. Page 1B

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By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – For 2020, Parrots of the Caribbean will flock to a new ‘nest’ on Sept. 12 at Toyota Stadium Concourse in Town Madison. Rotary Club of Madison will host its eighteenth annual Parrots of the Caribbean, an evening community celebration of live music, food and libations from 6 to 11 p.m. For the 2020 theme, “Charity Starts at Home.” “Madison Rotary is raising funds to benefit Madison Hospital and their critical needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,” 2020 Parrots chairperson John Possel said. “This year’s goal is to raise funds required to pur-

chase a transport ventilator to move intubated patients.” “Parrot-heads and music lovers are invited to don their grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, island wear and masks to enjoy dancing, dining and drinks in a fabulous island theme,” pub-

licity chairperson Catherine Beitel said. “This celebration event has grown from a small gathering of Madison Rotarians to a spectacular event attended by over 700 guests from all over the Southeast.” See PARROTS Page 5A

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MADISON - Students began returning to school campuses in Madison this week. Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols recently introduced the school district’s re-entry plan to parents and the community. He outlined a staggered approach, beginning with bringing elementary students back to classes, which started Tuesday. Middle school students will begin the next week, followed by the high school students. “I believe that after much discussion with school districts across the state, this staggered re-entry plan will help make us sure that all protocols and procedures can be established for a successful return to school,” Nichols said. Nichols added the reduction in COVID-19 cases throughout Madison County has come to a level where educators feel they can safely reopen the schools. Pre-K thru 5th grade began Tuesday, on an A-B rotating schedule, divided by last name. The “A” group will attend Tuesday/Thursday and “B” group on Wednesday/Friday). Elementary will then go to a full 5-days-a-week schedule beginning Sept. 14 and so on.

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Editorial: Alabama’s census success depends on you By STAFF REPORTS Alabama is poised to lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but you can help prevent that from happening by taking a few minutes to participate in the 2020 census count. State and local officials are scrambling this week to ramp up final efforts to improve the state’s 61.8% response rate. The effort got more complicated when federal officials announced they would wrap

up field data collection at the end of September. That’s one month earlier than the original Oct. 31 deadline. In the midst of the frantic news cycle of 2020, the urgent matter of successfully completing the U.S. census isn’t capturing enough people’s attention. Census forms were delivered to American homes months ago, but the pandemic has made it difficult for the officials to capture enough people’s

attention for this once-adecade count. The national self-response rate of 64.9% isn’t a whole lot better than Alabama’s rate, but then only 10 states have a congressional seat at stake — Alabama, California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia. It’s important for Madison-area residents to remember that they have the power to prevent an

undercount, and thus protect Alabama’s seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and its nine electoral votes. How? It’s simple. If you haven’t filled out the census form yet, do it now. The easiest way to do this is to go to my2020census.gov and fill out the form there. You can also call 844-3302020. Or if you still have the paper form, you can fill it out and return it by mail. You can also be alert for

local efforts planned in the weeks ahead to improve our response rate. Field workers have begun their door-to-door efforts. Filling out the census form just takes a few minutes, but taking part in it has an immense impact because the census is so important. The count determines how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is distributed. Those federal funds help pay for home heating in winter, assistance with

food expenses, and help with health care for those who can’t afford it on their own. Distribution of funds for those programs is determined by census data. The census is mandated by the Constitution, and participation by every American household is required by law. So don’t wait any longer. If you haven’t done it already, take a few minutes to complete this simple task and help the Madison area and all of Alabama.

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Slaying unfolds In the Hartselle police affidavit, Delp said he, Howard, Smart and an individual who hasn’t been charged went to Hartselle as a group. Smart, who was questioned last Monday while in the Madison County jail on unrelated charges, told police Delp drove to the Dawson Street address and “walked to the door to shoot Sheppard,” the affidavit said. “Smart said he got in the driver’s seat and drove away to Huntsville. He said Aaron Howard drove separately and acted as a lookout.” Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said last month the autopsy report said the victim died of “multiple” gunshot wounds. Authorities were conducting a wellness check on Sheppard at his home just east of U.S. 31 on July 24 when his body was discovered. Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson said at the news conference that the case was resolved “because of good, old-fashioned police work.” He praised Burgess and another Hartselle officer, Alan McDearmond, for their investigative efforts. “They had a lot of leads to chase, and they chased every one of them,” Anderson said. “This case was not going to go unsolved, and it didn’t, and I appreciate the work they put in.” Barley said because more arrests are pending, he could not offer any more information or elaborate on a possible motive. “This was a major milestone, but the investigation will continue; the amount of information we can release and the

questions that we can answer is very limited right now,” he said.

Murder Dr. Ed Nichols, MCS superintendent, helped kickoff the Partners in Education program at Rainbow Elementary last week.

School district launches program to connect businesses to local schools By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Rainbow Elementary celebrated its new Partners in Education program in a reception honoring key business partners last week. The Partners in Education is a new program being launched in Madison City Schools that creates a pathway for businesses to partner with a local school. The goal of the program is to create a community partnership between the places we work and places we educate our children. The launch at Rainbow recognized the Moorehouse family with Eagle Rising

Veteran Consulting as a Power Partner. Rainbow Principal Brian Givens, Madison City Board of Education President Tim Holtcamp and MCS BOE members Luis Ferrer and Travis Cummings were also on hand to launch the program and identify the other RES partners: Durham Orthodontics as a Community Champions Partner, and Divine Expressions Family Dentistry as a Faithful Financial Partner. Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said MCS looks forward to expanding the program system-wide under the leadership of Lee Shaw, Development Office See PROGRAM Page 7A

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• Lajuhn Keith Smart, 24, 814 Magnolia Drive N.W., Huntsville, also was already in the Madison County jail. There is no bond in Alabama for suspects charged with capital murder. Hartselle Police Chief Justin Barley said arrangements are being made to have Delp and Smart brought to Morgan County. “Additional arrests are expected,” Barley said during a news conference Wednesday. “We’re very confident in that. We made a promise to the family, and we make the same promise to the community: Anyone and everyone that is somehow, someway involved in this case or responsible for the death of Larry Sheppard will be held accountable for that.” Delp, who was questioned Tuesday while incarcerated in the Madison County jail on unrelated charges, told police he was hired by Skuce to kill Sheppard and fired the shots that killed him, according to an affidavit filed Wednesday in Morgan County District Court by Hartselle investigator Tania Burgess. Skuce had filed a petition for a protection-from-abuse order against Sheppard on July 8, 2019, in Limestone County claiming he had sent her a letter in which he threatened to kill her, her children and himself. She was granted a temporary order July 11, 2019, but her petition for the order was denied Jan. 22 after Limestone County Circuit Judge Chadwick Wise found there wasn’t sufficient evidence that Sheppard sent the initial threatening letter or a second letter Skuce said was sent in October.

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Shell casing a clue The police affidavit said surveillance video from Sheppard’s residence “showed a white male, wearing gray pants, red shoes, a gray toboggan and a black corona mask, walk to the residence and knock on the front door. When Sheppard opened the door, the suspect immediately began firing the gun, striking Sheppard multiple times. The suspect ran from the residence, entered a white Nissan Maxima and left the area.” Spent shell casings were collected at the scene, and “at least one shell casing from the scene matched a shell casing that was previously submitted from an incident that occurred in Madison” in May, the affidavit said. Investigators followed up with information on a suspect in the Madison incident “and determined the gun used in the murder was sold to a white male driving a small, white four-door Nissan or Toyota car,” the police affidavit said. Investigators determined the white car used in the murder was between a 2000 and a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While trying to locate the vehicle, they learned it had been sold and was being driven by Delp, the police affidavit said. Barley also read a statement from the family of the victim during the news conference. “Larry was a son, brother, father and friend,” the statement read. “He was a lifelong resident of Hartselle, born and raised in this community that he loved. Larry was a successful business owner who was not afraid of a hard day’s work. He loved entertaining by playing his guitar and singing or by making them laugh by his over-the-top, fun-loving personality. He was the kind of person who believed in hard work to achieve your goals but was also willing to help a family member or friend who was in need. “Larry loved two things most in life: those things were the Lord and his daughter. There was no mistake that when you were walking into his home, you were walking into the home of a loving father and God-fearing man who wanted nothing more than to spend every moment he could with his daughter.”

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Josh Johnson named Madison’s Economic Development Director MADISON – Madison’s many exciting developments, along with opportunities for sustainable community growth, led Josh Johnson to accept the position of Economic Development Director for the City of

Madison. “Madison has grown dramatically since I lived in the Huntsville and North Alabama area,” JohnJohnson son said. “I believe this growth can and will continue across all sectors.” “As Economic Development

Development for the transit authority. He served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He now is an Infantryman in National Guard. In Madison, Johnson will plan and implement policies, projects and programs that support Madison’s economic See JOHNSON Page 7A

Johnson’s career began with interning with the City Manager and City Planner of Mountain Brook. After college, he worked as a Transportation Planner for Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Planner for Shelby County and Senior Planner for Birmingham. His last job was Director of Planning and

Director, I am charged with the management of public-private investment in the community, increasing employment, citizen wealth, a stronger tax base and improved quality of life in Madison,” Johnson said. Johnson will work closely with Mary Beth Broeren, Director of Development Services, and the Planning Staff.

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Experts fear another spike of COVID-19 By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – Health officials who watched COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths spike after previous holidays are worried about what to expect now that the Labor Day weekend has passed. They also cautioned that the number of new cases per day, while generally improving in the state and locally, are not as good as they may seem due to reporting methods and inaccuracies in an increasingly popular type of test. “We’re all a little nervous about the Labor Day weekend,” David Spillers said before the holiday weekend. He is the CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes Madison Hospital. “Every holiday weekend we’ve had in the past has created a spike in cases 10 days to two weeks out, and then hospitalizations two weeks to three weeks out. We would really love to avoid that this time.” Complicating the picture over Labor Day weekend is the fact that the economy has reopened and schools are in session, providing more avenues for the spread of the virus. Another complication is that we’re headed into flu season, which generally adds to hospitalizations and which has symptoms similar to those of COVID-19. “Now is not the time to let your guard down,” said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, who stressed that all people

ages 6 months old and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as possible. Harris said he recognizes people are desperate to return to a sense of normalcy, but he stressed the need for social distancing, masks, frequent hand washing and self-isolation for those who feel sick. He said people who can spread the virus may have no idea they are infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of those with COVID-19 have no symptoms, and they account for much of the viral spread. That’s a unique characteristic of the coronavirus that can have especially devastating consequences when people who don’t realize they are infected have contact with the elderly. “We need people to really pay attention and be careful. If you’re a person who’s 65 or older and you get infected with this virus, there’s a 1 in 10 chance you’re not going to survive,” Harris said. “Believe me, that’s a serious statistic we all need to be thinking about.” Testing method While the number of new daily cases has been trending down statewide in recent weeks, Harris cautioned that a focus on “confirmed cases” as reported by ADPH is increasingly misleading. That number, he said, should be combined with “probable cases” for a more accurate understanding of the numSee COVID-19 Page 7A

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Members at Grace Presbyterian Church have been working to prepare the community garden.

Grace Presbyterian to dedicate community garden on Sept. 13 MADISON – With members’ dedication to increase outreach for others, Grace Presbyterian Church in Madison will dedicate their new community garden, Harvest of Grace, on Sept. 13 at approximately 11:45 a.m. Members and guests will dismiss from the worship service and proceed to the large garden plot for Harvest of Grace, which is near the back patio of the building. The dedication also will be livestreamed at Facebook/Grace Presbyterian Church USA. “The idea for the community garden stemmed from my own studies as a registered dietitian and the congregation’s desire to reach out to the community and share God’s grace,” church member Maggie White said. “We had this lovely empty field, so we decided a garden would be an excellent way to be good stewards of the land, foster fellowship and provide for our brothers and sisters in need by growing nutritious foods to donate to food pantries, such as the Manna House and the CASA garden,” White said. The garden is one component for the church’s initiative, “Grace Helping Madison.” In early March, the garden team plowed the first phase of the garden.

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After busting the sod, they were happily surprised to find soil with tan loam consistency – not red clay. Congregation members then spread lime and laid plastic on the ground to deter weeds. On May 23, a few ‘Gracefull gardeners’ gathered while observing social distancing to break the ground’s stubborn clods and planted Abelmoschus esculentus or Clemson Spineless okra, along with buckwheat to provide a mulch to cushion winter squashes and pumpkins. In July, garden volunteers harvested the first yield of vegetables – about 29 pounds of okra that they donated to Manna House. Workers built a fence for the garden and mowed the buckwheat. Workers planted butternut squash for a crop in the fall. By the end of July, the garden boasted okra stalks with fresh yellow blooms and healthy baby watermelons on sprawling vines. Rev. Robin Palmer is church pastor. Currently, Sunday School classes are virtual at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. is offered in person with masks required and livestreamed on Facebook/Grace Presbyterian Church USA. Grace Presbyterian’s address is 5555 Wall Triana in Madison. For more information, call 256-722-0508, email pastor@gracepcusa.org or visit gracepcusa.org.

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MADISON – Madison Police Department has qualified again for formal accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies or CALEA. The accreditation complies with the recent Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing, which mandated procedures to confirm transparent law enforcement – like a ‘neutral eye’ that oversees the department. Madison Police Chief Dave Jernigan compares CALEA accreditation to the “gold standard” for public safety agencies. Madison Police Department ranks in the elite five percent of the almost 18,000 law agencies to reach this benchmark. Madison is the ninth Alabama agency to achieve CALEA accreditation. “We have been notified by CALEA that we are currently in compliance with standards and, under the direction of Captain Terrell Cook in our Office of Professional Standards, will follow the legacy set out by the late Captain Wayne Kamus,” Jernigan said. The department initially pursued the accreditation in 2006 when former chief Dan Buskin authorized purchase of standards to use as a baseline for compliance. In 2013, former chief Larry Muncey appointed Kamus as Department Accreditation Manager to enact necesSee POLICE Page 7A

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Dr. Kerry Donaldson named administrator of The Academy By STAFF REPORTS

Bus drivers for Madison City Schools underwent CPR training in preparation for school reentry this week when buses will be rolling their routes again. The training was by Capt. Michael Sedlacek of Madison Fire and Rescue. Ashley Zimnowski, nurse health educator for Madison City Schools, was on hand to assist as drivers practiced chess compressions on a CPR manikin better known as CPR Annie.

MADISON - Dr. Kerry Donaldson, assistant principal at James Clemens High School, has been named administrator of The Academy for Madison City Schools (MCS). The Board of Education approved the transfer at its Sept. 3 Board meeting. He replaces Kevin Wilson, who retired. The Academy is defined by MCS as a student support service for Bob Jones and James Clemens High School that offers academic and rigorous instruction in a smaller, interactive, and structured learning community to selected secondary high school students. Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols and school board president Tim Holtcamp said Donaldson is loved and respected by his JCHS students because of his regard for them and will carry that into his new role at The Academy. Dr. Donaldson said he’s looking forward to working with the Academy’s great staff and students. “I want to be a servant leader for them, the students and the parents,” he said. Dr. Donaldson is starting his third year in Madison City and 17th in education. A native of Nashville, he

Dr. Kerry Donaldson has been married to Jacquelynn Donaldson for 13 years. He played college basketball at Chattanooga State Technical community College and at Athens State University. Before administration, he began his career at Athens Middle School as a Health and Physical Education teacher where he coached basketball for eight years and football for four years. He also was an adjunct instructor for six years at Athens State University. This is his 9th year serving as an administrator. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Education from Athens State University, master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of North Alabama, Education Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership at UNA, and doctorate degree in Instructional Leadership from Samford University.

Six statewide constitutional amendments on Nov. 3 ballot The presidential election and U.S. Senate contest might be the big draws for voters, but there are also six statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot Nov. 3. Several of the proposed changes to the state constitution were approved by lawmakers in the 2019 legislative session. Here’s a recap of each. Amendment 1 If approved by voters, Amendment I would “provide that only a citizen of the United States has the right to vote.” According to the Fair Ballot Commission, the state constitution grants the right to vote to U.S. citizens who meet certain requirements. The amendment does not change those requirements. Citizenship is a federal requirement to vote. If a majority of voters vote “yes” for Amendment 1, the state constitution will grant the right to vote to “only” those U.S. citizens who meet the requirements. If a majority of voters vote “no,” the state constitution will continue to grant the right to vote to “every” U.S. citizen who meets the requirements, according to the commission. Legislation for the proposed amendment was sponsored by Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, in 2019.

bama. But the amendment “sends a message to Washington.” “And I think you have a lot of states that do not police this,” Marsh said this week. Marsh’s legislation cleared the Senate and House last year without any no votes. Amendment 2 Amendment 2 proposes to make several changes to the administration and oversight of the state’s court system and judges. Currently, the Alabama chief justice appoints the administrator of courts, the executive who oversees court operations. If approved, Amendment 2 would allow the full Supreme Court to make the appointment. Legislation for the proposed amendment was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. He said the proposal allows for a renewable contract for the administrator and the position would no longer be at the whim of the chief justice. Because the administrator oversees the entire state court system, there needs to be stability, Orr said. “We’ve had a series of AOC directors because new chief justices have come and gone, every six years, and they bring their own director with them,” Orr said this week. “And that’s created a revolving door, as far as the chief administrator of the court system.

ordination with the chief justice, should provide more continuity.” If approved, the amendment would also: • Provide that county district courts do not have to hold city court in a city with a population of less than 1,000; • Increase from nine to 11 the total membership of the Judicial Inquiry Commission, which evaluates ethics complaints against judges, and determines who appoints each member; • Allow the governor, rather than the lieutenant governor, to appoint a member of the Court of the Judiciary, which hears complaints filed by the Judicial Inquiry Commission; • Prevent a judge from being automatically disqualified from holding office simply because a complaint was filed with the Judiciary Inquiry Commission; • Provide that a judge can be removed from office only by the Court of the Judiciary. Currently, the Legislature can impeach judges. Amendment 3 Amendment 3 is also court related. If approved, it would extend the time appointed circuit and district court judges could fill a vacancy before facing election. Under current law, district and circuit judges appointed by the governor serve an initial term of one year or the

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change that initial term of the appointed judge to at least two years before they must run for election. Amendment 4 Proposed Amendment 4 would reorganize Alabama’s notoriously long constitution and remove outdated and racist language. The legislation by Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, would authorize the Legislature to recompile the Constitution during its 2022 session. Citing calls for social justice across the nation, Coleman on Thursday said she thinks “this is a prime time for the state of Alabama to actually come to the 21st century by removing the racist language that is embodied inside the state constitution.” The changes are limited to: Removing racist language and language that is repeated or no longer applies; combining language related to economic development, and language that relates to the same county. The Constitution still has references to separate schools for white and “colored children” and laws against marriages between “any white person and a negro … .” Similar ballot referendums failed in 2012 and 2004. About those previous attempts, Coleman said people are now paying more attention to recent police shootings and killings of Black men and systemic racism. “Not only are they paying attention, they want to do something about it,” Coleman said. Coleman said she was recently proud of some of her Republican colleagues in the State House who condemned state Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, for his participation last month in a celebration honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. “I think that this time, if Alabamians are successful in removing that racist language through a vote of the people, I think that sends a message, nationally, about who we are.”

Coleman said it’s not just a social issue, but an economic development issue “for those of us who want to bring industry, new ideas, new technology, new research, new employees that are diverse into the state of Alabama. “… We need to send a message that the Will Dismukes of the Alabama Legislature and of Alabama — that’s Alabama of the past. And the majority of us in the state of Alabama believe that there ought to be equality for all men and women in this country and we can start that right now by removing that racist language.” When lawmakers’ work is done, the new Constitution wouldn’t go into effect until approved by a majority of voters. “As we near 1,000 amendments to the Constitution the amount of clutter, redundancy, and problematic language is more than can be reasonably fixed in a piecemeal fashion,” said Othni Lathram, director of the Legislative Services Agency. “This amendment will allow for many of those issues to be addressed at once in a safe manner with the electorate knowing they will still have the opportunity to ratify the changed document. “This will not solve every perceived issue, but will go a long way to resetting the stage so that the bigger issues can be identified and addressed in the future.” Amendments 5 and 6 Amendments 5 and 6 are specific only to Franklin and Lauderdale counties, respectively. But because the supporting legislation to specify that church members in those counties can use deadly force

if they feel threatened in their places of worship was voted against by one House member, they now go on the statewide ballot. The county constitutional amendments were proposed in 2019 after a statewide bill appeared in danger of failing for a third year in a row. Rep. Lynn Greer, R-Rogersville, said the legislation clarifies the state’s “stand your ground” law applies inside houses of worship. It says a person is presumed justified in the use of force if they or someone else is in danger. Opponents of the proposal, including Democrats, said it’s not needed because the 2006 “stand your ground” law already applies in churches. Greer recently said he’d prefer the Lauderdale County amendment was only voted on in that county, but if it fails on the statewide ballot, he’ll refile the legislation next year. “You wouldn’t believe the groups we’ve met with, all over Alabama,“ Greer said about his work on the legislation since 2016. His proposal is modeled after Mississippi law. “This is probably the most popular piece of legislation I’ve ever dealt with,” Greer said. Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, last year said he thinks the Franklin County amendment will be approved by statewide voters. “It may give the statewide legislation some traction,” he said then. Several similar, county specific bills made it through the State House without any opposition and will be on the ballots only in Limestone, Colbert and Talladega counties.

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Trash Pandas to honor local heroes for 9-11 “Tribute Night” The event will feature an exhibition softball game between the USA Patriots and BeArded Warriors By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are asking people to nominate a local first responder or military member to throw out the first pitch at Tribute Night on Sept. 11. The Trash Pandas will select one local hero to throw the first pitch, but will also honor all of the nominees when the Minor League Baseball team hosts an exhibition softball game between the USA Patriots and BeArded

Warriors. People can submit their nominations by going to www.milb.com/ rocket-city/forms/tribute-night-nominations. The “Tribute Night” is being held to show the appreciation towards the U.S. Military and those who have served. The event, which includes softball, fireworks and military appreciation, will begin at 5:30 p.m. as gates will open followed by player autograph sessions from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The

softball battle between the USA Patriots and BeArded Warriors will start at 7:30 p.m. A spectacular fireworks show will be held post-game. Tickets are $10 and are currently on sale at www.

Monte Sano Art Festival returns this weekend By STAFF REPORTS HUNTSVILLE – Breathtaking views and COVID-19 precautions will complement one-of-a-kind artwork at Monte Sano State Park, Sept. 12 and 13 at Arts Huntsville’s Monte Sano Art Festival, A Huntsville area tradition, the juried art festival will present a scaled down version to facilitate social distancing while still showcasing an array of wonderful local and regional visual artists. Along with the outdoor festival exhibitors, 2020 will welcome select local food vendors and featured musicians. Monte Sano Art Festival will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Arts Huntsville does not charge admission to the festival; however, Monte Sano State Park will charge $10 per car for parking, cash only. Walk-in festival attendees will be charged $5 per person for entrance into the state park with all funds going toward supporting the state parks system.

“Monte Sano Art Festival will look a bit different this year, but at its heart it still celebrates and supports area artists and our beautiful Monte Sano State Park,” said Allison Dillon-Jauken, Executive Director of Arts Huntsville. “This year the festival will incorporate new measures to accommodate socially distanced art shopping. Our professional artists are all small businesses, and the outdoor setting on Monte Sano Mountain is an ideal venue to discover new artwork in every medium from painting to pottery, woodworking, jewelry and more. Both established art collectors and first-time collectors are sure to find something that speaks to them!” Attendees will be able to dine al fresco on picnic tables that have been spread out throughout the food and beverage area in the middle of the event. For the full list of participating artists, COVID-19 precautions, and additional information about the Monte Sano Art Festival and Arts Huntsville’s programs, please visit artshuntsville.org.

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riors. Based in Huntsville and work that extends nationwide, the organization is a veteran suicide prevention and resource awareness non-profit. The group of military and non-military volunteers provides veterans and their families with the opportunity to experience the fun and camaraderie of post-service community involvement.

MADISON CO.– Shoppers can browse among ground covers, trees, shrubs, flowers and house plants at the Master Gardeners of North Alabama Fall Plant Sale. The annual sale is scheduled for Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Madison County Extension Office, 819 Cook Ave. in Huntsville. “Come find proven plants grown by master gardeners for the area. Hard-to-find varieties will be available at affordable prices. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions,” spokesperson Nareatha Studdard said. In addition, visitors can request free testing of soil pH from their lawns. The organizers have expanded a garden-themed rummage sale to include even more items than in past sales. “Come on out to our fundraiser,” Studdard said. “All proceeds go to assist the Alabama Cooperative Extension System with projects in Madison County and MGNA service projects in the community.” Master Gardeners are keeping safety as a priority. Guests will observe sixfeet distancing. Visitors should wear a mask while shopping for plants.

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Note: This article appeared in the Aug. 26 edition of the “Redstone Rocket.” This article was written by “Redstone Rocket” editor Skip Vaughn and reprinted by permission. (skip.vaughn@theredstonerocket.com) MADISON – During his tour in Vietnam, Bill Butler met a famous American athlete assigned to his unit. In 1966, Bill Butler was a 19-yearold radioman in Naval Support Activity in Chu Lai. Butler provided daily requisitions to his Navy unit’s soon-to-be-famous supply officer, Lieutenant Roger Staubach. Butler got the future NFL Hall of Famer’s signature on paperwork. However, individuals could not use official Navy documents for private use, so Butler does not have Staubach’s autograph. Butler hasn’t communicated with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback since leaving Chu Lai in 1967. When Butler left, Staubach was still there. “He was nice. He was good. I liked him,” Butler said. “I never worked directly under him, but every day I saw him.” Butler initially was assigned to Da Nang headquarters for his 11-month tour. Butler completed communications work in the two-story fortress building, “The White Elephant,” probably nicknamed for its size. A mural of an elephant pack adorned the front gates of the

heavily-fortified building. Butler worked 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. Butler remembers “long hours and stuck in the White Elephant … If there was a threat, the gates would be closed with a Marine tank unit guarding the perimeter.” Eventually, Butler was promoted to seaman. He saw the most action during his first two weeks in Da Nang when he rode guard duty on transport trucks. “It’s just the idea of hearing gunfire and seeing flares going up all night long and riding on the back of a truck,” he said. When he transferred to Chu Lai, he heard more gunfire and B-52s’ bombing runs. His two closest calls were a jeep accident that injured his head and a nighttime incident at sea when he was asked to jump from one boat to another. He swam underwater in pitch black with high wind and seas. However, some experiences were good times in Vietnam. He saw comedienne Phyllis Diller in Da Nang. In addition, a radioman in Chu Lai was escaping fire when he slipped and fell, splitting his pants and losing his boots. In Lynchburg, Va., Butler had joined the Navy Reserve in high school and entered active duty in June 1965. After six months of radioman training in Bainbridge, Md., he completed counterinsurgency training at Camp Coronado in San Diego, Calif.

Then at Camp Pendleton, he learned basic infantry tactics and weapons. His trip from the Philippines to Vietnam took about seven days by ship. Returning home in March 1967, Butler saw antiwar protesters in Los Angeles. “Oh man, being in Vietnam and what you go through. You’re proud of what you’re doing. You have a sense of patriotism and mutual respect,” he said. “And then to get back to the States, everything changed.” He left the Navy as Petty Officer Second Class, reenlisted in Navy Reserve and joined the Army in 1977. He retired from the Army in 1993 as a Master Sergeant. “I’ve always been proud to be in the military and in Vietnam,” he said. “I enjoyed my military career and going all over the world with the Navy and the Army. I feel fortunate to have been in both.” Butler worked for Mevatec Corporation and Radiance Technologies as a government property administrator. His wife, Sol Cha, died in 2004. Their son, James, served eight years in Army Reserve and lives in Madison. Bill Butler, 74, enjoys military re-enactments with First Patriot Support Group. He and friend Bridget Liddle share a mutual interest in hiking. “In The Service” is a weekly series spotlighting area men and women who serve our nation in the are in the U.S. Armed Forces or who have served. Through this series, The Madison Record honors these brave men and women and the contributions they are making, or have made, to keep America free.

MADISON – The annual recognition of the top businesses in Madison is going virtual this year. The Madison Chamber of Comerce Best in Business Awards ceremony will be held Oct. 20. It will be streamed live starting at 2 p.m. from the Office of Spenryn Training Room. Chamber officials said nominees will receive their nomination packets via email and are to submit the application via email to Chamber Marketing Director Felecia Rodgers at felecia@ madisonalchamber.com on Friday, Sept. 25 by 5 p.m. Once all packets are received, an independent panel of judges will evaluate and score each application by category. “We have 12 categories: Start-Up Business of the Year, Excellence in Leadership & Service, Health & Wellness Business of the Year, Medical Practice of the Year, Culinary Business of the Year, Community Servant of

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NEW FINE ARTS BUILDING - Sparkman High School held a ribbon cutting last week for their new fine arts building. Constructed by Lee Builders, the building was part of a $17 million renovation at Sparkman. The renovations also included a sky bridge to connect the 9th grade campus across the street to the high school.

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Bookworm Babes: How one Madison newcomer built a thriving community By ERICA DeSPAIN www.allthings madison.com MADISON - Madison resident Annette Rodriguez tells a story that is likely relatable to many. She isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t originally from this area, and when she moved here two years ago with her fiancĂŠe after he received a new job, she found herself quickly craving friendship but also confused about how to seek these new relationships out. For her fiancĂŠe, an Alabama native, it felt like coming home, but Rodriguez was starting over.

Annette Rodriguez with her fiancĂŠe.

About Bookworm Babies Bookworm Babes is a monthly book club that typically meets in-person or online (though right now is only meeting online.) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geared for women, and though Rodriguez says that many of the women are in their 20s and 30s, â&#x20AC;&#x153;absolutely every lady is invited!â&#x20AC;? Here is the way Bookworm Babes typically runs (and the way Rodriguez is pining to get back to ASAP); â&#x20AC;˘ Group members meet in-person at her home (or join via Zoom online). â&#x20AC;˘ While munching on appetizers and/ or sipping a beverage, the group gathers to discuss the monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book selection. â&#x20AC;˘ At the end of the meeting, everyone that met in-person is invited to suggest a book for the following month to discuss. All suggestions are written on a slip of paper and put into a bag for a drawing. Two slips are drawn. â&#x20AC;˘ From there, Rodriguez will share the

Bookworm Babes is a monthly book club that typically meets in-person or online (though right now is only meeting online.) two books online in their private Facebook group along with descriptions of the books. The group then votes, and a book is selected! More than a Book Club As Bookworm Babes approaches its 2nd birthday, Rodriguez finds herself grateful for the explosive community thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do so much more than meet for our book club. We have frequent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moms Night Outâ&#x20AC;? events, where we always find new places to go because of the growth of this area.â&#x20AC;? Rodriguez shared that the group also enjoys arranging activities and events where children are involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soon weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be putting together a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;secret sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book exchange, which is similar to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blind date with a bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done in the past.â&#x20AC;? Rodriguez emphasized that she has worked hard to keep the group intimate to the Madison, Huntsville, and surrounding areas in order to maintain security as well as build in-person, real friendships. She says that most members are from other places and have joined

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TOM BROWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIBBON CUTTING - A ribbon cutting was held last week for one of Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest and most unique dining experiences, Tom Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant. Madison Mayor Paul Finley and Madison Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Merrill Wright helped owners Tom Brown and his wife Ashley cut the ribbon on their new business. Located at 8141 Highway 72 W in the Shoppes of Madison, near Target, the restaurant features Tom Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique twist on Southern food in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;premium casualâ&#x20AC;? atmosphere.

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Coordinator for Madison City Schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the money but rather a way for them to engage in schools,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Nichols said. That could come in the form of working with students in tutoring, guest speakers, visiting oppor-

tunities, help with interviewing skills, donor opportunities and more. Rainbow is the pilot in the Partners in Education that others will grow from. Dr. Nichols, former superintendent of Decatur City Schools, said a simi-

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in person, inspected each area to review compliance and conducted interviews with department employees. A department must satisfy standards for use of force, vehicular pursuits, training, legal matters, personnel management, recruitment, emergency response, communications, evidence handling and criminal investigations. The agency must prove their compliance with photos, videos, documents or reports. With CALEA approval,

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ber of new cases. Harris said that, in order to be consistent with data reported nationally, ADPH only reports positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests as â&#x20AC;&#x153;confirmed cases.â&#x20AC;? PCR tests are complicated, expensive, and take time to process. People are increasingly receiving antigen tests, which provide near-immediate results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antigen tests are becoming much more popular because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re easy to do quickly, and they require a lot less technical expertise and training and dedicated personnel as compared with the PCR testing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the gold standard so far. So that combination of speed and low cost are what make them more popular,â&#x20AC;? Harris said. All positive antigen tests are reported by ADPH as â&#x20AC;&#x153;probable cases.â&#x20AC;?

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the group for similar reasons as to why she started the group in the first place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really thank my fiance for pushing me to do this. I wanted to build myself a community and to see friendships formed, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it.â&#x20AC;? To learn more about and potentially join Bookworm Babes, email Annette or request to join their Facebook page.

The discrepancy was obvious in numbers reported Wednesday, when ADPH reported only 86 new confirmed cases, but 537 new probable cases. A smaller number of cases are reported as probable, Harris said, when an untested person has COVID-19 symptoms, lives in a household with someone who has tested positive and has been diagnosed as having the disease by a physician. Harris said the antigen tests are less reliable than the PCR tests, but their lack of reliability is reflected in a higher incidence of false negatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A probable case is not a case that we have less confidence in the diagnosis,â&#x20AC;? Harris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When somebody says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How many cases do we have in Alabama?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; the total of confirmed and probable is the right answer to that question.â&#x20AC;?

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goals. He will analyze various economic metrics, key-performance indicators and trends, while working with city and regional stakeholders on workforce development, commercial recruitment/ retention and sustainable housing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the short term, being a resource during COVID for Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retailers and industrial businesses will be crucial for remaining resilient,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Developing a strategy to annex desirable unincorporated properties contiguous to the city is another key project.â&#x20AC;? Johnson believes that citizens hope for Madison to become a premiere city in the Southeast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership is progressive â&#x20AC;Ś without sacrificing what makes Madison such a desirable place,â&#x20AC;? he said. Madison City Schools consistently breaks achievement records, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;this investment in education has a spillover effect that produces higher property

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always had lifelong friends,â&#x20AC;? shared Rodriguez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I knew I just needed girlfriends in my life.â&#x20AC;? As an self-proclaimed extrovert and avid book-lover, Rodriguez says that her fiancĂŠe encouraged her one day to start a book club. Though she felt intimidated by the idea, she went for it, launching â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bookworm Babesâ&#x20AC;? in October 2018. And long story short: Rodriguez has found herself some girlfriends because â&#x20AC;&#x153;my first three group members have now turned into 257!â&#x20AC;?

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MADISON- As schools slowly return to the physical classrooms the athletic programs continue its roll into the season schedule, but with precautionary guidelines set aside by the National Federation of High Schools Associations (NFHS). Volleyball teams have taken numerous steps to assure safety for

players, coaches, officials and fans. “I have told my players that one bad decision on their part can easily ruin the entire season,” said Cassie Mullinax, head coach of the Bob Jones volleyball program. The pre-season fourth ranked Patriots in Class 7-A will have 15 players on its varsity roster in attempt to return to the State Tournament where last year the

Patriots fell in the semi-finals to McGill-Toolen. Their efforts will include following numerous modifications outlined by the NFHS, which are meant to decrease potential exposure to respiratory droplets by encouraging social distancing, limiting participation in administrative tasks to essential personnel and

allowing for appropriate protective equipment. James Clemens is also diligent about making the season safe and successful with a dozen players on its varsity roster. Amanda Wood, in her ninth season as head coach of the Lady Jets, said her team is full of energy headSee VOLLEYBALL Page 4B

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understands the fact the group play like a group, but the situation also helps each individually and causes each player to be the best version of themselves. Coach Roach comes to the Tide’s staff from Ole Miss where he was among the program’s staff for three years. He was a fouryear letterman at linebacker for Alabama from 2002-2005. The Killen, Ala. native was signed as a free agent with the NFL’s New England Patriots in 2006. “He demands the best of us and this has been a great experience for everybody,” said Ray. “He’s the guy who’s going to push us and tell us why. I think he’s doing an outstanding job.” The highly recruited player while at James Clemens, Ray chose Alabama over the likes of Wake Forest, Florida State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Mississippi State, but he has always been an Alabama fan and knew deep inside his soul he was going to choose the Capstone for his education and his college football. He overcame the death of his mother, the shoulder surgery he had while in high school and now the lower leg situation, which sat him on the sideline when his team needed him most. He’s a survivor and a hard worker knowing he must work hard to return to his old self. “I’m definitely feeling better and 100-percent now,” said Ray.

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ing into the 2020 schedule, but following all of the guidelines set forth for each student-athlete to follow. “The girls on this squad know I’m strict and serious about following the guidelines and following up on all aspects to keep them safe,” said Wood. “We take temperature checks, ask questions on how they feel and sanitize every 15 minutes during our practice sessions including the volleyballs and our hands. Of course, masks are a must.” James Clemens had one of its players test positive for the coronavirus a few months ago. It was determined she caught the virus from a family member and not the volley-

ball team. She has since returned to the squad passing all qualifications to do so. “Masks are extremely popular and I preach to my players about wearing them,” added Mullinax, in her second season as head coach. “We tell our girls to make smart decisions wherever they go. Most of these girls have been sort of quarantined since March and they’re ready to try and get some of type of normalcy in their lives, especially volleyball.” The newest guidelines include the pre-match conference to now to include just a coach from each team

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and the referee and move the meeting to center court featuring a social distance. Team benches will not switch benches between sets and include social distancing. Face coverings and gloves are now permissible along with long sleeves and pants. “I’m very proud of my girls during all of this and their dedication to facing the current situation,” said Wood. “At the end of the day, we’re doing the right things.” “When we travel, we allow just two players per auto and try to always keep a distance wherever we go,” added Mullinax. The volleyball season runs through the end of October.

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TUSCALOOSA- “It feels good to be back,” said LaBryan Ray after having his 2019 season cut short by a severe foot injury in Alabama’s game versus South Carolina. The redshirt junior is expected to be back at his starting defensive end position when the Crimson Tide opens its 2020 season on the road versus Missouri on Sept. 26. The former two-time All-State and Alabama Class 7-A Lineman of the Year and No. 1 rated player in Alabama while at James Clemens High said he’s ready to resume his quest to be a starter for the Tide and understands the lack of performance by the overall defensive line last season must improve this year. Overall, the Alabama defense had just 32 quarterback sacks and new defensive line coach Freddie Roach is looking at Ray to return to his old playing status. “It starts up front with us and if we’re not physical others behind us have to do our jobs,” said Ray. “We definitely got to pick it up.” The 6-foot-5, 295-pound Ray grew up fighting for everything he needed and wanted. His mother died of a blood clot when Ray was six years old. He has two older brothers and the three of them were raised by their father, Gary Ray. He began playing football in the fourth grade

for the Madison Patriots and with his father’s encouragement stayed with the sport and learned how to know right from wrong. Upon his early season exit a year ago, Ray saw teammates Byron Young (6-3, 292, So.), Christian Barmore (6-5, 310, So.) and Justin Eboigbe (6-5, 285, So.) all play a big role in last year’s play with each receiving significant playing time. He understands coming back to his starting position won’t be easy, but looks at his teammates experiences to be a challenge. “They are great guys and come to work every day as they took big strides and are getting better,” said Ray. “Chris, that’s my guy. Great player and I think he’s a big piece to it. This year we’ve got to do it as a committee. It really don’t matter who, but we just have to do this as a group. We need to play more physical and give more effort and do our jobs every day, every play.” At the time of his injury Ray indicated he didn’t really know how serious his injury would affect him. He said the experience of sitting on the sideline was certainly something new, but there are positives that did arise from the situation. He added, “I learned from and I grew. I got better. Made me stronger.” Putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks and stuffing the rushes coming at them is what the group of defensive lineman strive for. Ray

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Mama’s German Chocolate Pie

You’ll need: German Chocolate, Butter, evaporated milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, eggs, vanilla, chopped pecans, sweetened flaked coconut, and an unbaked deep dish pie shell.

Mama’s German Chocolate Pie By CHRISTY JORDAN

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This is a decadent German Chocolate Pie recipe that is really simple to make. It is perfect for any holiday dinner but it also makes a family dinner extra special. You’ll need: German Chocolate, Butter, evaporated milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, eggs, vanilla, chopped pecans, sweetened flaked coconut*, and an unbaked deep dish pie shell. *I buy the biggest bag of coconut they have because I have to munch on some while I’m cooking with it In a small saucepan (or whichever pot jumps out of the cabinet first), melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Once they are melted and well blended, remove from heat and stir in the evaporated milk. Set aside. In large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. I just used a whisk because I have fifty million whisks in my kitchen.

I love those things, almost as much as I love tongs. I probably have sixty million pairs of tongs – but anytime I see a good whisk or set of tongs I still buy them! Because I am quite sure I always need just one more. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and evaporated milk. Gradually stir the chocolate mixture into this. Pour this into your pie crust. Mix your coconut and pecans together a little bit. You can just use a spoon or toss it with your fingers. Sprinkle on top of the pie. Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes until puffed and brown, but check it after thirty and if the coconut looks like it might burn cover it with foil for the remainder of the cooking time. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Note that some have reported mandatory cooling times of over an hour so see what works best for you, I’m digging in after 30. Refrigerate any leftovers and serve reheated or cold. Enjoy!

Ingredients 4 ounce package German Chocolate on baking aisle

4 tablespoons butter 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1 +1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 unbaked deep dish pie shell 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 +1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut Instructions In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and margarine over low heat, stirring to mix well. Remove from heat and blend in evaporated milk. Set aside. In large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into pie crust. Combine the pecans and coconut and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes, until puffed and browned*. Cool for at least thirty minutes (or longer) before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers and serve reheated or cold. *Check pie after 30 minutes of baking and if coconut is very brown, cover with foil for remaining cook time to prevent burning.

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.Psalm 17:8-9 As I lay in bed one morning wrapped in one of the many quilts my maternal grandma had made for me over the years prior to her death in 1999 I wondered if when she was making them if she prayed over her grandchildren or others whom she may give them to. It as if the Lord is giving me a big hug thinking about that. You never know who came before you that lifted up prayers on your behalf. I know I have prayed many prayers for my children even when in the womb. They are now adults in their 30’s. Perhaps you said you did do this but they went astray and chose a way of life far from God. All I know is God hears your prayers and you are never to quit. Do you want to be wrapped in the secure loving arms of your Heavenly Father? He loves you my friend no matter who you are, what you have done, what political affiliation you are, whether gay or straight, rich or poor, or even surprisingly what church you attend. He even loves those who are atheists and also those who hate him. He wants everyone to come to know Him as their savior. He wants you to love Him as He loves you unconditionally. He wants you to love Him back. He wants you to be in Heaven with Him someday.Romans 10:9, 13 says If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved… [13] for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” What are you waiting for? PRAYER: Thank you Lord for making salvation so simple yet so many denominations complicate so very much. I am thankful for being taught scripture at a young age and am thankful I live in a country where I can openly worship without persecution, for now. I lift up those in nations where they have to hide to worship you. Help me never neglect my time with you. 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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crowave this for two minutes. Stir. Microwave two minutes more. Stir. Two more minutes – EAT! Note: if you have a super high powered microwave, it may only need one minute rather than two in that last cycle. Somebody hand me the easy button, we’re done! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup 2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 8 Cups assorted Chex Cereal 1 Cups mixed nuts optional

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This stuff is evil. Bad. Horrible. I cannot be left alone in the house with it ~takes a ragged breath and hangs her head in shame~ I love this stuff! There are tons of recipes for Chex Mix but today I’m bringing you Grandmama’s because it is the quickest, easiest, and has the least amount of mess involved. We tend to think of Chex Mix around the holidays and football season but I think this delicious snack deserves to be made year round! You will need: seasoned salt, worcestershire sauce, mixed nuts, butter, and two different kinds of Chex Mix cereal (whatever cranks yer tractor). Did you know? The original Chex mix recipe was introduced in 1955 by Chex Cereals as a means of boosting the cereal’s popularity amid the growing market of sugar sweetened kid’s cereals. It was an instant hit and variations have been party favorites ever since! Place stick of butter, seasoned salt, and worcestershire in a large, microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave that until melted, stir it up a bit. While it is microwaving do a little dance while singing at the top of your lungs just to embarrass your children. (Bonus points if they have friends over!) Stir in nuts. Stir In Chex Mix. Mi-

Instructions Place butter, seasoned salt, and Worcestershire in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave just until melted. Stir in nuts and then cereal. Microwave for two minutes. Stir. Repeat. Microwave two minutes more. Stir. Microwave a final two minutes, stir and eat! Will be soft until it cools and then will be nice and crunchy. Note: if you have a super high powered microwave, it may only need one minute rather than two in that last cycle.

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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CORE WARS - Powerlifting event draws lifters from across the state to Madison By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON - Cheers-GruntsCheers-Grunts! Those thunderous sounds filled the confines of BCI Sports Performance & Fitness for the recent Core Wars Powerlifting Meet. Lifters from across the state converged for the meet sanctioned by the United States Powerlifting Association. “Overall, the meet was energetic. One of the most energetic meets I’ve been a part of in a while,” said Heidi Dehnel, meet director. “The crowd was loud and cheering on everyone as the intensity was palpable.” As many as four national and six state records were set at the meet with as many as 25 lifters taking part of the oneday event. Leading the way was Madison’s Josh Little in the 110kg (242-pound) class. The 36-year old personal trainer by trade, set two national and two state records in the class among the Classic Raw Division. The three-year resident of Madison and who works at Powerhouse Gym set national marks in both the Squat (599.5-pounds) and Overall Total (1,595). The state records the one-time elite high school wrestler set were in the Bench (390.5) and Deadlift (605). “I broke the national record on my first lift in the squat and proceeded to break my own national records twice more,” said Little. “I hit that and my confidence skyrocketed. I’ve always been super competitive as I’ve usually competed in 220-pound weight class, but I went up in weight and I trained specifically for this event. I kept a clean head and a positive attitude.” The honor of Female Best Lifter went to Valeria Ander-

son of Huntsville. In the 90kg weight division, she set a national record in the Bench (209) and a state record in the Deadlift (418) for the 45-49 age group. The award for Male Best Lifter was awarded to Jeffery Lawrence of Gadsden. He set two state records in both the Bench (357.5) and Deadlift (704). An 18-year old from Prattville, Andrea Armstrong, also proved to be a competitor to watch. In the 52kg class, she set two national records in the Bench (159.5) and Deadlift (308) and an Alabama state record in the Squat (225.5). “She had some great energy and was fun to watch as she was smiling through her grinding out the reps,” added Dehnel. The sport of powerlifting has been shrouded with a myth for years that women will become large-muscled, almost menlike. That’s not the case. Dehnel, who is a 10-year veteran of lifting and national judge in the sport, said, “The modern lifter does not wear a lot of gear and you can see the true strength. For women, you don’t get muscle bound. Women look toned.” Little, had his first meet in the sport two years ago and due to his experience in both wrestling and football, has always been strong and never trained very much in weights. The sport is his passion now and tells others who get into the sport, “Always learn the correct form as form will always have the advantage over weight. I learned the correct form through lots of practice and I’ve looked at myself as always getting better.” The Core Wars Meet is scheduled to be held again next year and according to Dehnel, a charity fundraiser deadlift event may be held sometime in November.

Some of the lifters and their medals after the meet was done. Back row: Bryant Wood, Marion Mike, Ashley Mike, Heidi Dehnel, Blanche Rodgers, Denise Moore, Alicia King. Front row: Jefferey Lawrence, Roger Kitchen Jr, Samuel Morrison and Jessie Lindsey

Andrea Armstrong (right) with Heidi Dehnel, meet director

Josh Little deadlifting.

Valeria Anderson was named best lifter. Lifters (left to right): Marion Mike, Ashley Mike, Blanche Rodgers, Alicia King and Denise Moore

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