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Madison Academy remained undefeated Friday night against Westminster. The Mustangs capped off their perfect season run with the 47-7 win, and will be hosting the first round of the Class 7A playoffs against Hokes Bluff on Friday. Photo by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com)
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Madison Academy crushes Westminster to stay perfect By CALEB ODOM caleb@themadisonrecord.com
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HUNTSVILLE - The Madison Academy Mustangs (10-0) took care of Westminster Christian (8-2) on Friday for the road blowout 47-7 to close out the regular season with a flawless record. The dominant Mustangs outscored their opponents a combined 530-87 over the course of 10 games. This perfect run included two shutouts and Madison Academy even had a game where it scored 74 points against Brindlee Mountain on Oct. 20. The only close game was a narrow 26-21 victory on Sept. 8 against Pennington. The Mustangs charge into the 3A playoffs this Friday with a home game against Hokes Bluff (5-5). It came as no real surprise when Madison Academy did what it had been doing all year to Westminster. The Mustangs wasted no time taking the early 7-0 lead on
Mustangs senior running back Ken Cherry ran for a 67-yard touchdown carry to open the scoring run for Madison Academy. Photo by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com) the first play when senior running back Ken Cherry slashed through the Wildcat defense and was off to the races for a 67yard touchdown carry with his breakaway speed. With 1:44 on the clock in the first quarter, Madison Academy
put the ball on the ground and Westminster was there to scoop it up. Cherry’s fumble was recovered by Wildcat defender Derrick Cumberlander who gave Westminster the ball deep in See MUSTANGS Page 4A
City of Madison to celebrate the re-opening of Kids Kingdom playground at Dublin Park By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Madison leaders say they are thrilled to finally get to celebrate the opening of the new playground at Kids Kingdom in Dublin Park on Monday, Nov. 20. A ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. will mark the complete renovation of the playground with added inclu-
siveness and safety. “Kids Kingdom has stood as a cornerstone in the city of Madison since the late ’90s when Jane Dow and her team led the community build of the first playground. We are so excited to see this playground updated with improved safety and added inclusiveness for children of all abilities. We are eager to watch future generations en-
joy the playground as much as our kids were able to when they were younger,” Madison Mayor Paul Finley said. The completion of the project is a very welcomed sight for city officials and Madison Parks and Recreation Director Kory Alfred. The playground closed in September 2022 for renovations and was originally See KIDS KINGDOM Page 4A
BJ’s Wholesale Club’s first Alabama location to open this week By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON – BJ’s Wholesale Club announced last week that its brand-new club location in Madison will open on Friday, Nov. 10. The club, located at 165 Graphics Drive, is a part of Town Madison and just minutes from Toyota Field. The new location is BJ’s 239th club and Alabama becomes the company’s 20th state. The new club also features a BJ’s Gas location on-site. The Madison BJ’s Gas station opened on Thursday, Oct. 26, and offers regular, premium, and diesel fuels. “We’re thrilled to open the Madison club, our first location in Alabama,” said Tommy Metheny, Club Manager, Madison BJ’s Wholesale Club. “As we gear up for the holiday season, we can’t wait to bring BJ’s unbeatable value and convenience to this community. I want to thank both our great team for its commitment to serving our members and the community for giving us such a warm welcome.” BJ’s offers a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, household essentials, pet supplies, various exclusive offerings, and much more. In addition, the club offers shoppers a treasure-hunt experience with a variety of seasonal favorites, home décor, fashion for the family, top trending toys, hot tech, and a selection of local products. BJ’s Wholesale Club is also an active participant in its local communities. The BJ’s Charitable Foundation supports a range of organizations and programs across 20 states. In Madison, BJ’s is partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, donating nutritious, fresh foods to help local families. “With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are excited to have BJ’s Wholesale Club as the newest member of the Madison community,” said Shirley Schofield, Chief Executive Officer, Food Bank of North Alabama. “The See BJ’S WHOLESALE Page 8A
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A selfless, valuable gesture of respect and patriotism was shown by volunteers helping with a project by the American Legion. Donna Parsons is shown above, left, cleaning a gravestone at Madison Cemetery during the fifth annual Veterans Gravestone Cleaning by the Madison American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 229 on Saturday. Other volunteers are shown cleaning a gravestone, above right. The volunteers cleaned the stones in the Civil War-era part of the cemetery. Jean Downs, President of Unit 229, American Legion Auxiliary, and Vice-Commander of American Legion, Post 229, said they have received help in this project over the years from the local high school Junior ROTC units and other school organizations at Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools, Girl Scouts in Service Unit 212 in Madison and participation from other members of the community. For more information about future projects, email AlAux229@yahoo.com or visit Facebook/American Legion Post 229, Madison, Alabama or alamadison229.org.
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HEMSI to merge with Huntsville Hospital Health System on Jan 1 By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com HUNTSVILLE - The board of directors of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) has approved an agreement for the non-profit ambulance service to join the Huntsville Hospital Health System. The merger is effective January 1, 2024, according to a joint announcement from both entities. Jeff Samz, CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, said, “Our new relationship with HEMSI will help improve emergency medical transportation throughout north Alabama, especially in rural areas.” “By working together with our ambulance services in Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Colbert and Franklin Counties, we can make a difference in reducing ambulance response times for
patients.” “The challenge in delivering ambulance services is increasing, and it’s critical that we improve coordination and communication among all of our EMS systems. With HEMSI joining our other Health System services, we can standardize vehicles and equipment and build a better system for all of our patients,” said Samz. David Blair, President of HEMSI’s board of directors, said, “We are excited at the opportunities ahead of us working as part of Huntsville Hospital Health System. We believe that we will be able to not only provide the current vital EMS to our community, but with this merger, we will have the opportunity to expand our EMS services to our community.” Blair and Samz stated that ambulance patients would continue to choose the hospital for their emergency care.
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Large turnout christens new pickleball courts in Town Madison By CHRIS WELCH news@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON – Temps were in the 40s at 8 Friday morning – definitely coat, hat and glove weather – but that didn’t stop a group of pickleball players from christening the newest courts in Madison. Trista Niemann, Darren Field, Penny Lamb and Carrie Blair were some of the first to play on the 12 new courts at the grand opening of Madison’s Town Center. The group was there early for the grand opening at 9, joining a enthusiastic crowd of over 100 people who came to test drive the new facility. Along with a Round Robin pickleball mixer there were food trucks, including Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream handing out free samples, raffled prizes and pickleball skill
games. “We got there early to get some games in,” said Niemann, who took off the morning from work to play. There are still a few bugs to work out – directional signage to get to the facility on Graphic Way near Hexagon, numbers on the courts and straps to anchor down the nets – but otherwise the opening was a success. That included the Facebook announcement from players Alice Yielding and Cathy Johnson the lights were on Friday night after city employees worked hard all day to get them going. Mayor Paul Finley and Traci Gillespie, economics and external affairs officer for the city of Madison, and City Administrator Steve Smith dropped by the faciliSee PICKLEBALL Page 8A
The city’s new pickleball courts opened Friday to a perfect day and plenty of pickleball players.
Tuberville seeks to make Daylight Saving Time permanent By JEFF POOR www.1819News.com Gov. Ivey proclaimed Nov. as Military Day in Alabama. WASHINGTON DC - On Sunday, Daylight Savings Time ended for most Americans. While some will welcome that extra hour of sleep this week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) seeks to halt making the biannual clock shift, “springing an hour forward” in March and “falling back” an hour in November. During a floor speech last week, Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator touted the proposed Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. “Over the past two years, I have received countless calls from all over the state of Alabama to make Daylight SavSee TUBERVILLE Page 8A
A local tradition, the 17th annual YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast was held Friday morning at the Craig and Steven Hogan Family YMCA in Madison. LTG Christopher O. Mohan gave the keynote address. Mohan is Deputy Commanding General, Army Materiel Command, and Senior Commander on Redstone Arsenal. The event included musical performances, a heartfelt prayer ceremony and an award presentation. Sam Bertling, a member of the Madison American Legion Post 229, was honored with the Brig. Gen. Bob Drolet Service to Veterans Award. We will have more photos in the Dec. issue of Madison Living Magazine. Photos by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com)
Nov. 9 is Military Day in Alabama; Ivey calls for members and veterans to wear uniforms By ERICA THOMAS www.1819News.com MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey is urging all military members and military veterans to wear their uniforms on Nov. 9, which she has proclaimed Military Day in Alabama. The proclamation states that Alabama is the most pro-military state in the country, with a deep connection and strong
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Mustang territory. Westminster drew even 7-7 when TJ Carter snagged a 20-yard touchdown pass in the end zone after a little bit of trickery in the backfield in the form of a reverse pass. The game didn’t stay deadlocked long though as Madison Academy went right back to work with a quality drive that was capped off with another rushing touchdown by Cherry. The powerful running back sped the final 29-yards for the go-ahead score that made it 14-7 with 10:00 to play in the second quarter. A sack by Mustang defender Broche Horton caused a punt by the Wildcats with 7:55 to go before halftime. A 1-yard TD run by Joshua Williams pushed the Madison Academy advantage to 21-7. The Mustangs would
add another score just before the halftime break when a Westminster pass interference call put Madison Academy in a good position to strike once more. This time it was receiver Selano Thomas who capitalized with a touchdown grab for 32 yards to build the road team’s edge to 27-7 at the midway point. Madison Academy continued to pour it on early in the third quarter when Cherry collected his third score of the game on a 62yard gallop for a 34-7 score. Cherry rounded out his night with a fourth TD at the 11:48 mark of the fourth quarter when he carried the pigskin four yards for the score that made the lead 41-7. The Mustangs would find the end zone one more time in this final game of the regular season when Joshua Williams carried the ball 15 yards for the TD with 6:22 on the clock.
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slated to be in late spring or early summer, but delays due to weather and other issues pushed that date back significantly. For example, a utility meter for electricity had “to be pulled back a little in the overall plan,” Alfred said. And the Madison area had an extremely wet springtime. “Public Works would go to work and then a storm would hit, and the crews had to stop” and deal with city infrastructure, such as clogged ditches. However, Alfred takes pride in the inhouse prep that Madison Public Works has accomplished and “let us put money into the site. We saved $1,000,000 on the site work.” The new design incorporates all elements for slides and swings in the original plan, along with adding accessible components: • Sensory elements — For visual, auditory or tactile experiences. Sights, sounds and touching of surfaces, walls and equipment will engage children. “The Sensory Dome is available for all kids but especially children with special needs. If they feel scared, they can walk inside the dome and decompress. It’s similar (to the purpose) of the Quiet Room that we’ll have at Madison Community Center,” Alfred said. • Expression swings – Allows an adult to swing face-to-face with the child. The adult can have eye-toeye setup to encourage emotional, adult-to-child bonding. The “primetime swings” can include a bay, while the “expression swings” can be tandem or with adaptive seating. • Rover or car – Accommodates wheelchairs but available for everyone. • Wide stairways – Using low angles for easy mobility. • Built-in level changes – Allows children to go around, through, under and over equipment.
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A ceremony celebrating the reopening of Kids Kingdom will be held Nov. 20 with a ribbon cutting starting at 10 a.m. • Rubberized ground surface – Poured-in-place rubber matting with higher safety standards (especially compared to hardwood mulch) against falls during play and easier mobility for wheelchairs. One of the most expensive components, the surfacing cost $303,195. • Adaptive-friendly zipline – Giving thrills by innovative design from Sky Run Zip Track. The new amusement is accessible to all children. “This is one feature that I really wanted,” Alfred said. “It’s kind of cool.” The new playground has improved sight lines so a parent or caretaker can easily see a child with straighter vision. The GameTime division of the award-winning Playcore company has designed the playground. GameTime manufactures components in Fort Payne. Kids Kingdom has been designated as a National Demonstration Site for Inclusive Playground Design. Madison Visionary Partners
(MVP) led the fundraising efforts for the playground and worked closely with Madison City Disability Advocacy Board (MCDAB), who advised the city of accessibility needs at the playground. A check for $607,430 from MVP will be presented to the city at the ribbon cutting. “MVP is proud to play a role in such a pivotal project for our community. We thank the donors who saw the importance and impact their dollars make, and hope many memories are made at the park for years to come,” added Melanie Thornton, Executive Director of Madison Visionary Partners. The previous 30-year-old wooden structure has been replaced by a modern design that features a castle theme, a nod to the old park. The all-inclusive playground features equipment for our special needs community, a padded playground turf and new bathrooms. The playground will be open to the community during daylight hours after the official ribbon cutting ceremony.
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My wife Carol has been strongly suggesting (I call it nagging) that I visit my doctor and get the once over. I told her that even though it’s been six months beyond my usual check-up time, I feel fine. She responded that I would never let my car go six months past its oil change date, even if it was running great. I hate it when she uses logic and common sense on me. So, after I made an appointment, I went to the doctor’s and checked in. Shortly after filling out the same forms I always fill out when I’m there, a nurse escorted me to the exam room. The instant I walked through that door I smelled it: the tart, medicinal odor of isopropyl alcohol. My heart began to race, and a tense feeling came over me. That’s because this scent reminds me of my childhood visits to the doctor’s office. Usually, I was sick, which meant there was a good chance I was going to get a scary, painful injection. And decades later, one whiff of that alcohol conjured up those same feelings of dread I had as a little kid. It’s all in the nose. Apparently, the section of the brain that processes odors is very close to the part of the brain that houses our memory. In fact, experts have determined that of all our senses, smell is the one most likely to evoke memories. I think we can all relate. Gasoline, fresh rain, fireplaces, a mowed lawn, smoke in a barbecue restaurant, baked cookies - we all have smells that transport us to events in our past, both good and bad. Some smells can even be triggers, like the smell of burning cigarettes to someone who has stopped smoking. It can be the most obscure scent that brings
back a memory. Whenever I open a bottle of Coppertone suntan lotion, I am swept back in time to Panama City. I can see the waves, and feel the wet sand between my toes as my mom slathers me all over. During the holiday season, the scent of a live Christmas tree evokes wonderful childhood memories of shaking packages and playing with toys on the living room floor. Once when I was in an elevator, a lady standing beside me had on a bit too much perfume. I didn’t mind because it was the same fragrance that greeted me when I opened the door to my grandparent’s house. The smell of English peas reminds my wife of a childhood meal that she hated - but was forced to eat. Of course, certain odors evoke other responses. Occasionally, when my wife and I are in the car, she will sniff the air, turn to me with a look of disgust, and say, “Ugh! That reminds me of a dirty public restroom!” I just laugh and tell her it’s just another trip down memory lane. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a particular scent can bring back memories that are especially poignant. When my good friend John died unexpectedly, I went back to his house after the funeral. Nicole, his adopted four-year-old daughter, crawled in my lap, put her arms around my neck, and whispered, “You smell just like my Daddy.” I wiped tears out of my eyes, and whispered back,”And I hope I always do.” Here’s a piece of advice, ya’ll. Take time to smell the roses - and everything else. You never know what kinds of long-forgotten memories will come back to you. Even if it is a doctor’s office. Find more of Joe’s stories on his blog: www.mylifeasahobby.blogspot.com. Also, follow on Facebook at: Joe Hobby Comedian-Writer
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1 cup powdered sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream Pudding Layer: 3 egg yolks 2 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped Cream Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract chocolate syrup 1/2 cup chopped pecans Heat oven to 350 F. To make crust: In saucepan, melt butter; add flour, brown sugar and crushed pecans. Stir until combined. Press into 9 1/2-inch deep pie plate. Bake 15-20 minutes until crust begins to brown. Cool completely. To make cream cheese layer: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream; mix until
MADISON - The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate syrup and chopped pecans, and your loved ones just may vote it to be their favorite dish. It’s an Arkansas Possum Pie, made with three delicious layers and crunchy toppings for a show-stopping dessert. This pie is a perfect conversation starter at your holiday gathering. It’s sweet, crunchy and filled with creamy, delightful layers of goodness. You can find it an more unique dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Arkansas Possum Pie Servings: 8 Crust: 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups pecans, crushed Cream Cheese Layer: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
smooth. Spread over cooled pecan crust. Refrigerate. To make pudding layer: In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add milk; whisk until combined. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, flour and salt until combined. In saucepan over medium heat, add egg yolk mixture and flour mixture. Whisk constantly until pudding begins to thicken and bubble. Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter is melted. Pour chocolate pudding in shallow bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching pudding to keep it from forming skin. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Pour pudding over cream cheese layer. Cover pie with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. To make whipped cream topping: In stand mixer bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pudding layer. Drizzle pie with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Show your support this Veterans Day to those who served Special to The Madison Record INDIANAPOLIS — Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a day set aside to remember and recognize veterans who have served in the U.S. military or who are currently serving to protect our freedoms. Members of The American Legion Family organizations — The American Legion, American Le-
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THE AGE OF ARMOR: New exhibit opens this week By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
HUNTSVILLE – From the warriors of ancient Greek legends, to the knights of the Middle Ages, to the superheroes of today’s popular culture, the idea of personal body armor has an enduring hold on the human imagination. Armor is as old as human civilization, and has been used in various forms in societies around the globe, but full suits of articulated steel plates were made only in Europe, and only for a brief time in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. A new exhibit opening at the Huntsville Museum of Art on Nov. 10 explores the story of armor in its golden age. Suits of armor are among the most popular objects with museumgoers, but there are few significant collections of armor in the Americas. In 2014, the Worcester Art Museum acquired the Higgins Armory Collection. While most of this rare collection is in storage awaiting the creation of a dedicated arms and armor gallery, there is a unique opportunity to share these objects with a national and international public. This exhibition was organized by the Worcester Art Museum. Dr. Jeffrey L.
Forgeng, the Higgins Curator of Arms & Armor and Medieval Art at the Worcester Art Museum, has been responsible for the Higgins Collection since 1999 and is the author of over a dozen books. “The John Woodman Higgins Collection is one of the last major arms and armor collections to be assembled in the United States and one of the very few major collections in American museums,” Dr. Forgeng said. “Currently, most of the 1500-plus objects are in storage while the Worcester Art Museum prepares a permanent arms and armor gallery to display them. This has created an opportunity to share highlights of this rare and coveted collection with a national audience, and I’m delighted to be able to share them in person with visitors to the Huntsville Museum of Art.” During a lecture and preview party of The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection on Nov. 9, guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey L. Forgeng will take guests on a personal journey through highlights of the exhibition and the centuries of human stories forged into the steel of these objects. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Art. Guests at the preview party will enjoy
Huntsville Museum of Art’s new exhibit features amazing treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection. a selection of fine wines and delicious passed hors d’oeuvres by Chef Narvell and music by members of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. To purchase tickets to the lecture and preview party, visit hsvmuseum.org
The exhibit will be open to the public Nov. 10 through Jan. 14. Visitors will discover the diverse and often surprising stories embedded in these powerful objects. Far from the ungainly exoskeleton See EXHIBIT Page 8A
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MADISON—If you’re tired of endlessly scrolling job boards, perfecting your resume, and filling out digital job applications, St. Joseph the Worker Job Networking Club is here to help. Sponsored by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Hughes Road in Madison, this non-denominational club will host its second annual job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall at 1055 Hughes Road in Madison. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet up to 30 hiring managers in person, and the event is free to job seekers and participating employers. Dudley Fagan, a retired hiring manager at Raytheon, serves as a volunteer job coach at the job networking club. On Tuesday, October 17, Fagan presented How to Prepare for a Job Fair during a regular club meeting. In his presentation, Fagan highlighted the mutual benefits that job fairs offer hiring managers and job seekers. He explained that job fairs provide employers with an effective platform to showcase their brand to potential employees. Moreover, with the number of Huntsville companies that serve local businesses, manufactures, NASA, the Department of Defense, and soon the FBI, there is a growing need for qualified candidates. Job fairs provide employers with a quick way to screen candidates. Fagan underlined the significance of attending job fairs to job seekers. “Companies are looking for candidates,” he said. “Even if the company is not hiring for your skill set, show up anyway. You can
ask the company representative ‘Who in your company can I contact to talk about potential employment with you?” Fagan encourages attendees to use the fair as a networking event for their job search. Furthermore, statistical evidence supports the effectiveness of job fairs. Fagan said, “Research shows that 49% of well-prepared candidates receive follow-up interviews. Of those, 65% receive job offers.” Employers eager to represent their company at this job fair are encouraged to apply right away because fair participation is free for both the employer and jobseeker. The available slots will fill up quickly with employers added on a firstcome, first-served basis. Employers interested in participating should contact Maureen Chemsak at mjchemsak104@ gmail.com to register their company by November 1st, 2023. St. Joseph The Worker Job Networking Club has been serving the local unemployed or underemployed community for over fourteen years, said Fagan. “Over 4,800 participants have come through our doors since the Club’s inception in 2009. There is absolutely no cost to join or participate in the Job Networking Club since it is managed and staffed by volunteers, who are experienced business coaches, mentors, managers, and business owners.” For more information about St. Joseph The Worker Job Networking Club, visit www.sjwjobclub.org.
St. Joseph the Worker Job Fair Date: November 14 Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall – 1055 Hughes Road in Madison
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Veterans Day Parade • November 11 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Huntsville - The Veterans Day Parade will be back again in
downtown Huntsville on November 11. The parade is free to the public, however, people are urged to get there early to get a good spot to see the floats. The parade is hosted by veterans and fraternal organizations of Huntsville and Madison County in partnership with the City of Huntsville. This year’s parade theme is “Service,” and will honor those who have served our country and defended our freedom. Local community leaders and veterans will lead the parade. Parade participants will be judged on float presentation, with special consideration placed on each float’s patriotism. The parade route will begin at lot K on Woodson Street, it will include the Veterans Memorial on Monroe Street and end near the Lumberyard on Cleveland Ave.
The Bob Jones High School Patriot Players are hosting pictures with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event will help raise money for the theater department to help keep the student fees low. Except for facility use and teacher salary, the theater department is completely self-funded. The photos will be professionally taken by photographer Jessica Hallford in the Bob Jones High School auditorium lobby. Slots are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make a reservation, use the QR code in the flyer above. Select a time slot and make a payment. There are only 30 slots available so sign up now. Bob Jones is located at 650 Hughes Road in Madison.
‘Forget-me-not’ seminar to explore dementia MADISON – Madison Hospital has coordinated an upcoming session that will examine the complicated condition that affects many senior citizens – dementia or Alzheimer’s disease – and the efforts of caregivers that likewise face complicated demands. The event, “Forget-Me-Not – A Dementia Care Seminar” will be held at CrossPointe Church, 78 Hughes Road on Nov. 9. The morning session from 8 to 11 a.m. will explore “Communication
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and Dementia” and “Coping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care.” For the afternoon session, the topic for discussion will be “Typical Progression of Dementia and How to Help,” which will run from 1 to 4 p.m. “Forget-Me-Not is also open to all health care workers,” Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright said. “Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be confusing and exhausting. Madison Hospital’s free Forget-Me-Not seminar, led by dementia care expert Amanda Bulgarelli, will teach you tips and tricks for being the best
caregiver you can be,” Wright said. To register, visit https://bit.ly/45q53Pa. Amanda Bulgarelli, a master trainer and lead mentor, has extensive experience with “Positive Approach to Care,” a respected organization that promotes a positive approach for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration and has worked as an educator and leader in schools and other learning platforms for more than 10 years. For more information, visit Facebook/Madison Hospital.
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• Listen when a veteran needs to talk. • Reach out when you think a veteran might be struggling. • Those needing help are encouraged to call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1. They may also text 838255 or visit the VA crisis line website at www.veteranscrisisline. net. “Just be the one to save one,” said 2023-2024 ALA National President Lisa Williamson. “All those ones add
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Thursday’s “SOUNDS OF THE STADIUM” will recapture those moments by the 2023 James Clemens High School Marching Band. This year marks the twelfth anniversary of this unique night of music and movement. James Clemens Auditorium, 11306 County Line Road will be the venue for Sounds of the Stadium on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. “Sounds of the Stadium is a highly energetic indoor extravaganza performed by the band, color guard, dance team and drum line - all under the direction of James Clemens Director of Bands Keith Anderson and Assistant Band Director Brian Sims,” according to James Clemens Band Boosters. James Clemens band will perform tunes that excited the crowd in the football stands this season, along with themed music from their “In and Of Itself” competition program for marching invitationals. Along with the exciting ‘stadium’ selections by the musicians, the program will include formations by the Color Guard, stylized moves from the Dance Team and the hard-driving rhythms and percussion accessories of the James Clemens Drum Line. Guests can bid on merchandise and services that will serve as great gifts and home decor, among other types of deals. As an added treat for the night, an array of sweet treats of cakes, cookies and pieces will be waiting for the audience to enjoy. All event proceeds will help James Clemens Band to fund its program with necessities like new instruments and equipment. For advance tickets, visit jcjetsband.com, Advance tickets cost $9 each, or pay $10 at the event.
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ty to check out the grand opening. Finley posed for pictures with several players and seemed pleased with the results. David Bailey, who runs the popular Madison City Picklers Facebook page, posted his excitement about opening day. “What an amazing turnout for the grand opening of our new Town Madison Pickleball Courts, Bailey said. “The 12 brand new courts that can support 48 players were packed to the rim with people waiting to get on to play. “A big thank you for those that made this possible: Mayor (Paul) Finley and all those at City of Madison for having the foresight, working the deals, and finding the budget for this effort; Madison Parks & Recreation for the hard work in getting the new courts put together in a timely fashion; C&G Pickleball Acade-
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my for taking the lead on the event and bringing a semblance of order to the chaos, had some great prizes and a very fun skills challenge; Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt and Happi Pappi for being there and providing something good to eat; our friends at Huntsville Pickleball Club for coming out and supporting as well; and last but definitely not least, each and every one of you, picklers, out there who just love and enjoy the game and the community that we are building, none of it would be possible without you. “Hope you all had as much fun as I did, I look forward to catching you all out there.” The hours for the courts are 7 a.m. -9 p.m. For more info go to www.madisonal.gov or Madison Parks & Recreation on Facebook.
tected and in full operation, our men and women in uniform stand ready to answer the call and protect our freedoms. As governor, I will always support these extraordinary men and women, because without them, our very way of life would be in jeopardy.” Alabama is home to around 400,000 veterans and approximately 26,000 military members. In 2022, Retire Guide ranked Alabama as the number two state for military retirees, only behind Florida. The Alabama Legislature has passed several military-friendly bills over the years, and Ivey said she has championed some of them. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the Alabama Military Stability Commission, also voiced his support for the passage of a military and veteran package
Armor” next explores armor as fashion. The suit of armor became increasingly elaborate during the 1500s to imitate civilian clothing. As an example, the fluted “’Maximilian’ Field Armor” from the Worcester Art Museum, while having some protective qualities, was mostly meant to mimic the pleated fabric of a man’s civilian clothing, and the smooth armor on the lower leg imitated his silk stockings. Another part looks at the various uses of armor. Made of thick steel, battlefield armor could weigh up to 60 pounds, for example. Armor worn by knights during jousting competitions was often substantially reinforced on the left side, which was threatened by the opponent’s lance, while tournaments on foot would include a reinforced helmet. By the late 1500s, it became apparent armor couldn’t compete with battlefield changes, like gunpowder weapons, so foot soldiers began to focus only on thicker head and torso protection. However, armor retained its ceremonial and symbolic functions. Toward the end of the exhibition, visitors will learn about armor’s form and function in more modern days. While it fell out of widespread military use more than 300 years ago, armor was revived during World War I in the form of the steel helmet. It also can be seen in pop-culture characters, like the fictional armor on display from Hollywood films, like “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Black Panther.” The Huntsville Museum of Art is located at 300 Church Street South in downtown Huntsville. You can find more information at www.hsvmuseum.org or by calling 256.535.4350
ing Time permanent,” Tuberville said. “We’re living in the past. Many Alabamians, including parents, senior citizens, farmers, and mental health professionals have called my office in support of more sunshine in the evening. This is probably one of the top issues that I get phone calls about, and we deal with a lot of them. It’s amazing how many phone calls that we do get over this one topic. People across America agree that changing our clocks back and forth twice a year really makes no sense. It makes no sense and as I said earlier, people call and say they’re just sick of it. The idea of daylight saving was originally known as ‘wartime’. That’s when it was started. It was first introduced as a temporary measure to save energy during World War I. Many studies have proven that extra sunlight in the evening has benefits of mental health, physical fitness, economic growth, and overall well-being. It’s a simple way we could positively impact the day-to-day life of all Americans.” “This bill is also a way to get something done that a lot of people care about. It affects everybody’s life in this country,” he continued. “Shifting clocks can disrupt sleep patterns. It’s kind of like jet lag. We’re giving the entire country jet lag twice a year. But a permanent Daylight Saving Time will help Americans maintain a consistent sleep schedule. Studies show that disrupting sleep patterns increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases. Northwestern Medical School found that the fallback and spring forward comes with a 9% spike in fatal car accidents and a 24%
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we often imagine today, the suit of armor was made to be sleek and stylish—painstakingly engineered, elegantly designed, and treasured as the expression of its owner’s taste, sophistication, and prowess. “The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection showcases the extraordinary evolution of armor through the centuries,” said Christopher J. Madkour, HMA’s Executive Director. “The Huntsville Museum of Art invites the public to immerse themselves in history’s most remarkable treasures.” Arms and armor has a perennial draw on the human imagination. It was mythologized by the cultures that produced it, and it remains a vibrant part of modern mythologies through stories, cinema, and digital games. But what about the realities behind the myth? Who made the armor, who wore it, how well did it work— and how did it come to be in Huntsville half a millennium later? The exhibit will explore the centuries of human stories forged into the steel of these objects. This exhibition explores armor’s global relevance and connection to fashion from the European Middle Ages (about 500-1500) through the Renaissance (about 1500-1600) and into the present day. By the late Middle Ages, plate armor emerged in Europe in response to changes in weaponry and battlefield tactics, eventually replacing shirts of mail, which were created from tens of thousands of interlocking rings. Plate armor was more customizable and provided more protection from crushing weapons like maces and the steel-tipped bolts of a crossbow, examples of which are seen at the start of the exhibition. Moving through the galleries, “Age of
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higher risk of heart attacks. The longterm effects of sleep disruption include weight gain, headaches, and depression. The time to switch in the fall increases Seasonal Affective Disorder. One study found that the transition from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time increases the number of hospital visits of depression by 11%. You would think we would listen to that.” “Permanent Daylight Saving Time with extra sunlight in the evening will also encourage more physical activity,” Tuberville added. “Kids will be able to enjoy the outdoors more. Older Americans will be able to increase their Vitamin D. Longer daylight hours in the evening have been proven to stimulate economic activity. People are more likely to shop, dine out, and participate in group activities when the light is outside. But one [more] thing, it really affects our farmers. More sunshine during working hours means more time to work in the fields, which can translate to more profits, which our farmers desperately need. Permanent Daylight Saving Time could help farmers save energy. In my state of Alabama, along with seventeen other states, they’ve already passed legislation to end [the] outdated practice of changing the clocks, but the federal government must act to allow these state laws to go into effect. So, making Daylight Saving Time permanent would improve our health, bolster our economy, benefit our farmers, and put America on the path to a brighter future. It makes a lot of sense. So, it’s time to move America forward and stop falling back.”
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Former James Clemens head coach Wade Waldrop returns to the Madison City Schools Stadium this week to face his former program as current head coach of Hoover. Page 3B
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A United States Veteran is a man or woman who has served the USA in military service with the Armed Forces. Every year on November 11 we honor these brave men and women. Unlike Memorial Day, which is a holiday to honor soldiers who have died in service or battle, it celebrates all military personnel, both retired and active. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was the celebration of the end of World War I. Before the war officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, all combat ended with a ceasefire on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am. This armistice between the Allied troops and Germany became known as the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and is the basis for the Veterans Day that we now observe. In 1926, it was made an official legal holiday, and on November 8, 1954, the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day honoring all Veterans. Similar celebrations honoring the end of World War I are still held in other Countries, such as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Remembrance Sunday. On this day, take the time to thank someone who has served our Country.
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MADISON - The second wave of high school football begins this week. The late-in-the-season swell is known as the post-season playoffs with participating teams geared to all having the same goal: state championship. Three of the four local teams will see action this week in round one of the AHSAA State Playoffs. Bob Jones, James Clemens and Madison Academy all qualified for the extra play while Sparkman just missed the playoffs after losing its final five games after starting off the season 5-0.
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Muscle Shoals 48, Sparkman 7 The Trojans of Muscle Shoals (9-0) kept its perfect record intact with a lopsided victory on the road at Sparkman (5-5) who limped to the finish line. The Senators appeared poised to have a strong year See ROUNDUP Page 2B
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(4-6, 4-3), which is a fourth place squad out of Region 3. The two schools have met just twice with the Buccaneers holding a 2-0 lead over the Jets including the last meeting in 2019 where the Bucs edged the Jets 23-20. James Clemens outscored their opponents during the regular season 297-215, which translates to nearly 30 points a game in scoring and just over 21 points given up. The Jets’ losses came at the hands of Mt. Brook (1813), Muscle Shoals (42-28) and Austin in a tough Region 4 match up (28-7). The Jets had an open week on their schedule to end the regular season and should be well rested for their part in what could be a deep run into the playoffs in Class 7A. The key Class 7A matchup will inSee PLAYOFFS Page 2B
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BIRMINGHAM - The Bob Jones volleyball team came ohso-close…again. For the second consecutive season the Patriots fell to McGill-Toolen of Mobile in the finals of the Class 7A State Tournament losing to the defending state champs 3-1 in a gut-wrenching loss for the No. 11 nationally ranked Lady Pa-
triots. McGill-Toolen (46-8), which lost to the Patriots twice during the regular season, proved the old saying it’s difficult to beat a team three times in a season. The Yellow Jackets stung Bob Jones to capture their 23rd state title and earned back-to-back titles for the first time since 2017-2018. Bob Jones (54-3) won the first game of the match, but then fell to McGillen-Toolen in
HARTSELLE - The Bob Jones Patriots (5-5) closed out the regular season with a 3521 loss at home against Hartselle (8-2) this past Friday. After opening the season with a disappointing 0-3 mark with losses to Muscle Shoals, Athens and James Clemens, the Patriots bounced back in a big way. Bob Jones went on a run of four straight victories against the likes of Grissom, Huntsville, Florence and Sparkman to climb over .500 at 4-3 by mid-October. The final three games of the season were up and down for the Patriots who lost two of their last three games to end up 5-5. A 5-2 region record was good enough to send Bob Jones into the playoffs with a Friday road matchup against Hewitt-Trussville (7-3).
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The Lady Patriots completed an impressive season, becoming nationally ranked and being named the state’s Class 7A runner-up. Photo by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com)
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19 assists, 7 digs and 2 service aces. Bob Jones second year head coach Jenny Jarrett said, “We were in the same spot last year and we were just happy to be here. This year, we felt like we had what it took. We were just a little off today. It’s a little hard to swallow. It was a tough one.” Bob Jones waltzed through the most recent competition winning Area and Super Regional titles and did the same in the first two rounds of the State Tournament beating both Auburn (23-23) and Hoover (3024) 3-0 as the Patriots advanced to the finals against the Yellow Jackets. Against Auburn, Bob Jones posted game scores of 25-13, 25-10, 25-10.
Kennedy Vaugh had 17 kills and 4 blocks, Rachel Mecklenburg had 11 kills, 22 assists, 2 digs and 2 blocks, Meg Jarrett posted 14 digs, 5 assists and 2 aces, Riley Lovell had 1 kill, 12 assists, 6 digs and 3 aces and Eliza Tyrrell had 7 kills, 2 aces, 5 digs and 3 blocks. Versus Hoover (30-24) in the semi-finals, Bob Jones won by scores of 25-5, 25-14, 25-22 and were led by Vaughn with 12 kills, 2 digs and 3 blocks, Jarrett with 23 digs, 3 assists and 2 aces, Mecklenburg who had 9 kills, 12 assists, 8 digs and 1 block, Tyrrell who posted 9 kills and 3 blocks and Lovell who sported 21 assists, 6 digs and 1 ace. “This loss was a tough one to
take and I know our girls will look back and the see the incredible season they had,” said Jarrett of her squad. “Against McGill-Toolen, we played from behind most of the way but our girls continued to fight back. McGill was just better than us today. We fought hard the entire match. Our girls accomplished most of their goals this season. Our five seniors we will miss next season, but we have a good group of girls coming back next year.” The Class 7A All-Tournament Team included Paris McQuirter (MVP), Emma Moore, Chelsea Daffi and Juliet Galla from McGill-Toolen and Rachel Mecklenburg and Kennedy Vaughn of Bob Jones.
Here are some more photos by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com) of the state championship game on Friday. For even more, check out our Facebook page for The Madison Record and on our website at www.themadisonrecord.com. A gallery of photos are posted with Bob Labbe’s story about the championship.
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clude the return to Madison City Schools Stadium of Wade Waldrop, head coach of the Buccaneers who was in the similar position at James Clemens for eight seasons. While with the Jets Waldrop’s teams posted an overall 54-35 record. Coming into this week’s clash with his former program, Waldrop has a team in transition as the squad graduated 37 seniors from last year’s roster and most of his players who took to the field in 2023 were inexperienced. The lack of experience clearly showed as Hoover lost five of its first six games on the schedule. Bob Jones The Patriots are in the playoffs for the third consecutive time under head coach Kelvis White, who is in his fourth year at the helm of the
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Madison Academy The Class 3A Mustangs are gunning for its fourth overall State
Championship and do so posting a perfect record during the regular season. Madison Academy (10-0, 6-0) represent Region 7 and had an outstanding season where the horses outscored its opponents 530-87. The 2023 campaign featured the Mustangs score over 70 points in one game and three more games scoring over 60 points. Their defense posted two shutouts. Madison Academy will face Hokes Bluff (5-5, 4-3) the fourth place team from Region 6. The Eagles lost its last three games of the regular season while scoring 28 points an outing and allowing 20 per game. The only advantage for the visiting Eagles may be the fact the program is 1-1 all-time against Madison Academy including a first- round playoff 12-10 win over Madison Academy in 2017.
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program. Bob Jones (5-5, 5-2) rolls into the extra play scoring 28 points per outing, but gave up 29 points per game. The season was one of bookends as the squad lost its first three games and two of its last three. The Patriots are the third seed team in Region 4 and will face the Huskies of Hewitt-Trussville (73, 5-2) the No. 2 seed from Region 3 who scored 39 points per game and allowed 23 points per outing in their three-game loss season. Bob Jones has faced Hewitt-Trussville seven times through the years winning just two from the Huskies. The two teams last met in 2021 with Bob Jones falling 42-20.
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All of that hype was halted when James Clemens edged Sparkman 31-30 on Oct. 6 at Madison City Stadium. Ever since that loss, the Senators have been in a downward spiral with five consecutive defeats to JC, Bob Jones, Huntsville, Florence and the aforementioned Muscle Shoals. Sparkman’s 3-4 mark in region play caused the Senators to miss out on
playoff football this year. James Clemens on the bye week The Jets of James Clemens (7-3) had the week off to prepare for its firstround playoff matchup at home against Hoover (4-6) this Friday. If James Clemens were to get past Hoover, it would face the winner of the Bob Jones at Hewitt-Trussville game on Nov. 17.
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Former James Clemens head coach Wade Waldrop returns to the Madison City Schools Stadium this week to face his former program as current head coach of Hoover as the visiting Buccaneers suit up against the Jets in round one of the Class 7A post-season playoffs. Photo by Bob Labbe
The former Jets coach will lead Hoover versus James Clemens in first round of state playoffs By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com MADISON When James Clemens hosts Hoover this Friday night in round one of the Class 7A playoffs, the visiting Buccaneers head coach Wade Waldrop will have the distinct honor of knowing the sidelines of the Madison stadium better than the Jets’ head coach Chad McGehee. For eight years, the now 47-year-old Waldrop walked the sidelines of the home of James Clemens as head coach of the Jets from 2013-2020. “I’m excited about it as we still have lots of friends in Madison including teachers and coaches. After all, Madison was home for eight years,” said Waldrop, via a telephone interview in between family activities and football preparations. Waldrop was head coach
of the Jets’ program for eight seasons where he posted a 54-35 record. Prior to taking the position in Madison, he was head coach at Chelsea High for seven years with a 41-34 won-loss record. After the 2020 season, he chose to make a move to head coach at Florence where in the 2021 season his team was 5-6. Soon afterward the position at Hoover came open and Waldrop was one of 100 applicants for the job to take over the Buccaneers and so far, he’s 15-8 during his tenure at the high school. This season, his team has trampled through a tough season as the Bucs come into the game against the Jets with a 4-6 record and a fourth-place finish in Region 3. It was certainly a rocky start to the 2023 campaign, losing five of the first six games See WALDROP Page 5B
Monrovia Middle School eighth grader Sophie Lee qualified for the AHSAA North Sectionalwith her performance in the 50 Free at the Huntsville Last Chance Meet on Saturday.
Lee, Ceideburg join Senators swimmers headed to AHSAA North Sectional
By DEREK BRETON Special to The Madison Record HUNTSVILLE - Two more Senators swimmers were able to reach qualifying times Saturday for the AHSAA North Sectional at Huntsville High School’s “Last Chance” meet. With eight Sparkman swimmers now meeting requirements for individual events, the team will send the most swimmers to the regional precursor to the State Meet since 2013. Eighth grader Sophie Lee of Monrovia Middle School and Mya Ceideburg of Sparkman Ninth Grade School are now both eligible to compete in the in the 50 Yard Freestyle at Sectionals. Against a Class 7A Sectional time requirement of 30.99 seconds, Lee finished in 30.88. She shaved 1.923 seconds since the first meet of the season. Ceideburg had yet to attempt the 50 Free in competition this season, but her first attempt proved to be enough. She finished in 30.91 seconds. Sparkman was one of 14 schools to descend upon the Huntsville Aquatics Center on Saturday with swimmers looking for a “Last Chance”
Sparkman senior Jordan Breton swimming in the 500 Free at the Huntsville Last Chance Meet on Saturday to earn qualifying times for the AHSAA North Sectional Meet coming up on Nov 17-18. For many schools this was their very last opportunity, however, Sparkman’s swimmers will get one more last chance on Tuesday to qualify or improve their entry times in Boaz. Alex Bratton’s first attempt of his Sparkman High School career at the 100 Yard Butterfly for the Senators earned him a fifth place finish with a time of 1:10.84. Sectional qualifying time in the event is 1:07.99. The
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senior met that cutoff later in the weekend on Sunday at a separate USA Swim event when where he recorded a time of 1:07.89. Bratton had already qualified in three other events: 50 and 100 Free and the 100 Yard Backstroke. He will now need to choose which two to compete in at Sectional as swimmers can only compete in two individual events and two relays. Bratton finished fourth in the 100 Yard Backstroke on Saturday with See SWIM Page 5B
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Julius Bille is a talented trampolinist who, despite his young age, had the courage to showcase his skills in front of a large audience, on the set of our Italian TV show Lo Show dei Record on February 4, 2022. The 13-year-old from Frankfurt, Germany, broke the record for the fastest time to burst 20 balloons with backwards somersaults on a trampoline with the impressive time of 44.37 seconds.
30 Madison seniors accepted as National Merit Semifinalists By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – Both high schools in Madison City Schools can boast about students who constantly reach high accomplishments. Thirty seniors have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. With 30 semifinalists, MCS has more recipients than any other school district in Alabama, regardless of the system’s size. Bob Jones has 16 National
Merit Semifinalists. James Clemens High School has 14. Semifinalists from Bob Jones are Abram Carlson, Samantha Chan, Andrew Crocker, Gianna Dieselberg, Rachel Ehrman, Luke Garrison, Elizabeth Haddock, Lucy Halter, Piper Larkin, Francois Le Roux, Madeline McInvale, Elizabeth Newsom, Pranaav Satheesh, Lauren Sheehy, Taylor Turpin and Zoe Widman. James Clemens students who ranked as semifinalists are Angela Ai, Shivani Alapati, Carlin Chacko, Bhavya Chalasani,
Clara Choung, Abhishek Emani, Connie Guo, Grace Hur, Lilliann Markowitz, Aasim Musani, Brock Senel, Neil Sethi, Saahil Shaik and Samuel Townsend. MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said he is proud of the students for their hard work and for the teachers that prepared them from the earliest grades to their time as upperclassmen. Nichols said MCS has unwavering support of parents, community leaders, board of education, principals, administrators and teachers and staff in primary
and secondary levels. Most Madison semifinalists attended MCS from elementary school throughout high school. “These results once again prove that it does not matter where you live or go to school in Madison . . . every school is one of the nation’s best,” Nichols said. “This is the third year in a row and the fourth time in the last five years that MCS has had the most National Merit Semifinalists of all school districts in Alabama,” MCS Manager of Public Relations John Peck said.
“The 16 students from Bob Jones and the 14 from James Clemens placed both high schools in the top five of Alabama schools.” In the past five years, MCS has had 144 National Merit Semifinalists. The nationwide pool of National Merit Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring students in each state on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests or PSAT/NMSQT tests.
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Midtown Elementary third graders are still quite a few years from driving age, but they can be great advocates for safe driving. At least that’s the hope of a safety campaign using a service dog named “Millie’ that came to the school. Morris King, a accounting employee of Vulcan Materials and rep of the Alabama Associated General Contractors, has been taking Millie around the state to help promote safe driving in highway work zones. “Millie,” his seven-year-old UKC /AKC champion retriever and certified therapy dog, sat by dutifully as King made his pitch for safe driving. An Alabama state trooper stood by as King went through his child-tailored power point. One ominous part of the presentation was when King asked how many of them had been in a car with a driver texting. A vast majority of the students thrust their hands in the air. The program noted that 5 seconds of inattention to look at a text while driving 55 mph would be the equivalent of driving the length of a football field with one’s eyes closed. Millie was clearly a hit with the kids, with most of their questions afterward centering on the dog and not the message. But King hopes they’ll remember Millie’s visit and help save lives by “calling a driver out” for being distracted by a cell phone.
TOOTSIE ROLL 5K - Everyone came out a winner in Saturday’s annual Tootsie Roll 5k benefiting Special Education at Madison City Schools. Approximated 350 runners registered for the event, sponsored by Knights of Columbus councils 17519 and 10232, with gracious support of other partners and volunteers. Six-year-old Bryce Pinchon of Rainbow Elementary was this year’s race ambassador. It was perfect weather with a wonderful crowd for a great event.
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MADISON - East of Burgreen Road and north of Brown’s Ferry Road in Limestone County, diagonally opposite from where the old B&B Cross Roads Restaurant and Burgreen Cotton Gin was located, there is a small, old cemetery that until recently had at least five marked graves and possibly several more that are unmarked. The cemetery contains the remnants of one of the oldest tombstones with recorded birthdates in north Alabama. I learned of its existence in 2003 by noticing its mention in a Limestone County cemetery book, as recorded by Linda Smith in 1991. Her notes told of four graves three of which had been marked with collapsed box tombs with writing that was mostly obscured., so I went there to see if I could discover the details. The cemetery is located in a small overgrown and wooded area behind one of the housing developments on the north side of County Line Road in Madison. It is on top of the hill east of the Fresenius Kidney Care clinic in west Madison. Even though it is surrounded on the east and north by a modern housing development from 2003, the cemetery was unknown to the current residents who had not explored into the overgrown area, probable due to fear of snakes, spiders, yellow jackets, ticks, and chiggers. Of course, for years there was also an overgrowth of greenbriers and blackberry vines as well. These things protected the burial sites for about 200 years. The cemetery appears to have been established by a Glover family who was closely related to the Benjamin Perkins who had property in the nearby area of Limestone County in the early 1800s. Benjamin was a son-in-law of American Revolutionary War soldier Captain Lewellen Jones, who survived even Valley Forge and is buried on the north end of the campus of UAH. Benjamin Perkins married Lewellen’s daughter Frances Anna Maria (Jones) Perkins, and they lived in the area of the cemetery. The Jones connection relates back to the parents of Martha Washington, wife of George – Revolutionary War military commander and first President of the United States of America. Benjamin Perkins was also the only person of that surname to patent government land in the western part of Madison County in the 1800s. In 1833 he patented 83 acres north of Brown’s Ferry Road and along both sides of what today is Doc Murphy Road, between Liberty Middle School and County Line Road. There is no remaining marker or box crypt in the cemetery for Benjamin Perkins, if he and his wife are indeed buried there – but that does appear to be in fact a possibility. However, according to the extensive in-
scription on his broken box crypt cover, Nathaniel Glover came to the area in 1820, almost a year after Alabama became a state. Nathaniel occupied land to the west, at the location of the cemetery where his grave is found in Limestone County, but now included within Madison’s city limits. The fragments of Nathaniel’s box crypt were temporarily reassembled on the ground in 2003 and the inscription was enhanced for legibility to read the entire legend on the tablet cover slab. It was interpreted to be as follows, with spelling as shown: “Sacred to the Memory of Nathaniel Glover. Was born in Northhampton County, North Carolina October the 9th in the year of our Lord 1797. Was married to Miss Rebekah Glover August 17th 1820 and Emigrated to this State in the fall of 1820 and departed this life on the 12th of September 1840 in the 43rd year of his age, Leaving a wife and six Children and maney friends to morne his loss. In life was a kind husband and an affectionate Father, a good neighbor, and was loved by all who knew him.” The initials of the inscriber were noted as “JLP”, and from other inscriptions in the cemetery that gave the last name, it is known that the initials were those of J. L. Preston. Census records through 1880 show that James L. Preston of Decatur (Morgan County) was a stonemason born about 1810 in Pennsylvania. Nathaniel and Rebekah had at least six children who were survived to the time that Nathaniel died in 1840. Two more were buried in the cemetery with him, according to small tablet tombstones that have now disappeared. These were James Alexander Glover and a baby girl named Rebecca. Nathaniel’s box crypt, along with all others in the cemetery, was broken into pieces long ago. Thunderstorms often topple large trees that can fall across box crypts and shatter them, as well as breaking other types of tombstones. In fact, only one or two tombstones remained intact this cemetery by December of 2003. One of the two tombstones remaining in late 2003 is now completely gone, and the other is now broken, with the top half and most of the inscription gone, apparently taken away by someone. The bottom portion of the remaining tombstone is for Fredericca Perkins. The identically-sized and shaped, but now missing, tombstone that was beside hers was probably for her husband, but its inscription was not noted or photographed previously. Even Fredericca’s remaining bottom half tombstone now shows only the age at death of 78. Earlier photos and notes provide the rest of the data that was on the missing top half. The known age and the death year of 1828 tell that she was born about 1750. The relationship of Mrs. Perkins to the Glovers is not obvious or easily found in research of
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old documents, but all other grave markers in the cemetery are for Glover family members – implying a likely close link between the Glover family and Fredericca. Another adult-sized box crypt tablet contains the inscription “Sacred to the memory of Alexander Glover, born in NortHampton County, North Carolina, August the 4th in the year of our Lord 1800 and departed this life Jan. 6th, 1835, leaving a wife and four children”. The dates given for Alexander and Nathaniel indicate that they were most likely brothers who came here together from North Carolina. Again, stonemason J. L. Preston inscribed his initials as the maker of Alexander’s tablet. Entries on Ancestry.com and Family Search show that in Northampton County of North Carolina, a Captain Jones William Glover Jr. (1762-1828) and his wife Judith Love (1762-1830) had children named William, Nathaniel, Alexander, John William, and Mary of ages that fit the local family of Glovers. They settled in the southeastern parts of Madison County, Alabama. Mary is known to have married William Gladish, who appears in the old land records of Limestone County as owning land adjacent to the Glover families. The Limestone County census of 1830 shows Nathaniel Glover enumerated as living next door to a Will P. Glover who was 10 to 20 years younger. This Will P. Glover may possibly have been a son that Nathaniel named after his brother John William, but he was more likely to have been another brother of Nathaniel and therefore a son of that name born in 1791 to Jones William Glover Jr. and Judith Love. Nathaniel himself may have died in Lawrence County of Alabama, because he is found there with his family in the 1840 census, which was taken just before Nathaniel’s death. Since at least two of his children are known to be buried in Limestone’s Glover Cemetery, Nathaniel must have specified that he should be returned here for his own burial beside his previously-deceased brother of about the same age. However, Fredericca’s relationship is still unproven, but it can be fairly well deduced from the circumstances of the location of her burial. Fredericca left a last will and testament dated in December of 1828, now in the Limestone County archives. Her death was apparently imminent, but she could still write and obviously plan the details of distribution of her estate. She obviously was a widow at the time, so her husband is not named in the will. However, she did name her son Robert Frederick William Henry Perkins (1796-1842) and his wife Julia A. Gladish (1804-1868). Julia was a daughter of William Gladish (1774-1816) and Mary Glover (17851831). Probate records show that Jones Glover’s 1832 estate settlement in Halifax County of North Carolina included Mary
Gladish, Nathaniel Glover, and Robert F. W. Perkins with his wife Julia as “out of state” heirs. The executors were John and Alexander Glover. For Jones Glover to name in his will both Alexander and Nathaniel Glover plus Fredericca’s son Robert as heirs because he had married a daughter of Jones, Fredericca’s son Robert was named as executor and heir in her will, forgiving any debts or notes owed to her by him. She arranged for Robert’s ownership of her seven slaves and all household property, even allowing for them to be moved to another state, so long as Robert went with the slaves. She likewise specified annual cash funds for her daughters and a daughter-in-law by names. Her will was entered into probate in Limestone County in January of 1829, as witnessed by Amos Love and William J. Gladish, plus one other. The Gladish and the Love names are also found in the family of Captain Jones William Glover, Jr. as posted on Ancestry and Family Search, where Alexander and Nathaniel Glover as shown as sons of Jones William Glover, Jr. This is further indication of the connection to the Glovers of southeastern Madison County. The families no doubt remained in close contact between their settlement locations for generations, but without a marriage record yet found for Fredericca, there is still no proof of what Perkins family member her husband might have been. Records of the Sims Settlement on Indian lands between 1806 and 1816 include show only Joshua Perkins as candidate. However, the land records of early Limestone County show that in 1818 a man named Abraham Perkins patented land in partnership with Bernard Devan and John Deblin near the cemetery. Devan later became the “assignee” of Abe Perkins, and in 1832 Nathaniel Glover became the assignee to take the same parcel from Bernard Devan, who had been the assignee of Abraham Perkins. That is a fairly good indication that Abraham Perkins was very likely the husband of Fredericca. There are no records yet found to conclusively identify the right Perkins husband of Fredericca, who may well have been a Glover before marriage (as indicated by the will of Jones Glover Jr. including her son in his will perhaps not only due to his marriage to a daughter of Jones Glover) – but even that “maiden name” for Fredericca has not been found to date. She could have been a sister or aunt of Jones Glover, Jr., or she could even have been an “in-law” through marriage in his ancestry. Perhaps someday we will know and be able to honor her memory appropriately. For now, all we know for cerain is that she was a somewhat wealthy and well-educated woman of her time, with connections to these Perkins and Glover families and likely to Lewellen Jones.
Continued from page 3B The 200 Yard Medley Relay team of Ceideburg (38.03), juniors Mikayla (45.09) and Kaitlyn Finucane (29.19) and Breton (39.67) placed fourth with a time of 2:31.98 behind Huntsville (2:12.97). Ceideburg (31.47), Monrovia eighth graders Megan Zaremba (34.38), Lilly Aguilar (31.56), and Lee (31.39) finished sixth in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay at 2:08.80 behind Randolph (2:03.85) and ahead of Buckhorn (2:10.05). In the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay Mikayla Finucane m(1:23.67), Zaremba (1:17.40), Aguilar (1:16.70) and Lee (1:10.87) placed fourth with a time of 5:08.64 ahead of Buckhorn (5:36.59) and behind Boaz (4:41.10). It was
the first time those combinations of swimmers had been used in those events this season as Coach Tracy Lundgren continues to tinker with relay teams to find the best combinations leading into Sectionals. Zaremba placed 31st in the 50 Free at 33:02 and Aguilar took 32nd (33.53). Zaremba was 23rd in the 100 Free at 1:18.27. Aguilar attempted the 200 Free for the first time and came away with a seventh place finish in 2:45.06. Kaitlyn Finucane finished 37th in the 50 Free (34.04) and 22nd in the 100 Free (1:17.82) while Mikayla Finucane was 36th in the 50 Free (33.92) and 25th in the 100 Free (1:20.59).
Continued from page 3B Florence into fourth place in the Reon the schedule. “We’ve had our struggles and have gion standings. This time around, Waldrop knows played well the last few weeks,” added Waldrop. “We feel like we know his opponent is explosive on offense what we’ve got to do against James and hardnose on defense. He said, Clemens. We must maintain the “They have three defensive linemen toughness we have shown through- who are high-level players and are out our seasons. We know it’s us and a big deal. Plus, they have good, acnot them. We must do what we know tive safeties that will run you down. Their offense is good and is led by we can do.” For Waldrop, his last visit to Mad- their receivers, especially Ty Doughison is vivid in his memory bank as ty who I think is the best all-round he brought his Florence squad to player in their Region. They will try Madison City Schools Stadium for a to get the ball to him.” Waldrop, with his wife, Kimberregular season game in the 2021 season. James Clemens put out the wel- ly, and their four children, Carsyn, come mat for their former coach, but Camryn, Cooper and Callyn, have in the end, the host Jets beat Flor- made their home in Hoover and ence 45-42 on a late field goal that put are happy, but his career was never
about chasing a job. He added, “If we weren’t called by the Good Lord to leave Madison, we probably would have not left James Clemens.” Hoover, winner of 13 state champions with the last two coming back-toback in 2016-2017, is a work in progress. The squad graduated 37 seniors from last year’s roster and most of the players taking to the field in 2023 are inexperienced. The season schedule was tough and Waldrop said, “We weren’t ready at the first half of our schedule due to the fact we were so young. We started to play midway through the season. I feel our best quarters are out there. We’re looking for those against James Clemens (73, 6-1).”
a time of 1:08.40. He finished ahead of Whitesburg Christian Academy’s Andrew Spalding (1:12.01) and behind Huntsville’s Ryan Hulgan (1:06.92). Lee’s successful day didn’t end with the 50 Free, she also posted her best time of the season in the 100 Free. Lee took 20th with a time of 1:10.57 for an improvement of 988ms over her previous best. Sparkman senior Jordan Breton took third in the 500 Yard Freestyle (8:12.41) behind Boaz’s Lilly Smith (6:22.09). She finished 15th in the 100 Yard Breaststroke at 1:49.39. Teammate Ceideburg placed ninth in the breaststroke with a time of 1:30.22.
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A United States Veteran is a man or woman who has served the USA in military service with the Armed Forces. Every year on November 11 we honor these brave men and women. Unlike Memorial Day, which is a holiday to honor soldiers who have died in service or battle, it celebrates all military personnel, both retired and active. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was the celebration of the end of World War I. Before the war officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, all combat ended with a ceasefire on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am. This armistice between the Allied troops and Germany became known as the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and is the basis for the Veterans Day that we now observe. In 1926, it was made an official legal holiday, and on November 8, 1954, the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day honoring all Veterans. Similar celebrations honoring the end of World War I are still held in other Countries, such as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Remembrance Sunday. On this day, take the time to thank someone who has served our Country.
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Ask your family or your class to help you make Thank You cards this year for the Veterans. You can then send them to your local VA Department to be sent to different Veterans, thanking them for all that they have done for us.
Color It! Across Clues: 2. Veterans Day was originally called? 3. Day to honor only fallen soldiers. 5. In what hour did the fighting end? 7. Which war officially ended in 1919? 8. A country that the Allied troops fought. Down Clues: 1. Day to honor service people. 4. ___ soldiers are recognized on Veterans Day? 6. Treaty of __________ ended WWI.
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Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Psalm 27:12 Have you struggled with doubts, anger, depression, lack of motivation and so forth. Have you opened the door to the enemy by doing or thinking things you know the Holy Spirit didn’t put there? You need light to fight the enemy and as long as you allow dark thinking and live a dark lifestyle and are not running hard after the purpose God created you for you will lack fulfillment. Who are you shutting out? Friends and a church body who are there with open arms. Stop listening to the
lies of the culture. The culture is managed by Satan who is the god of this world. Why do you continue to pursue a lifestyle that you know displeases God? Do you want your joy back? Running from Christian friends and running from truth only leads to a pit. Refuse to continue letting Satan control you and make you an angry unfulfilled person. Run hard after God and get that burden lifted once and for all. PRAYER: I lift up those people who choose to continue to believe the lies of the culture simply because their spiritual life has jumped the track. I pray for healing and deliverance for those who need it. In Jesus’ name. Amen. God’s Lemonade Stand is written by former Madison resident Becky Miller. Her daily devotions appear on Facebook or at godslemonadestand.blogspot.com.
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In the land of the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s, we have many stories. Some true; some not. A nearly famous tale told in the mountains of eastern KY at this time of year is of The Ball Fork Monster. There are many versions. This is the one I know. “Blue Eyes” was a likeable fellow with a good personality. He was well known in the community. Something else that was well-known: Blue Eyes loved to drink. When he was under the influence of alcohol, he made terrible decisions. Years ago, when coal was big in eastern KY, Blue Eyes came into the possession of a gorilla suit. His notso-genius idea was to don the costume and jump out in front of coal trucks who frequently traveled over Ball Fork Mountain. Many trucks traversed the steep, winding road. He spooked countless drivers. Word spread of a monster on Ball Fork Mountain. It even made the paper. After several near misses by coal truck drivers, local hunters made a plan to shoot the creature. They armed themselves and marched as one into the woods searching for the menacing beast. When pinned in and close to being shot, Blue Eyes ripped off the gorilla mask and yelled, “Hey boys! It’s me! It’s me! Blue Eyes!” The crisis was averted and best to my knowledge, Blue Eyes never did it again.
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JEWISH SYNAGOGUES Temple B’nai Sholom 103 Lincoln St. S.E.
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Church of Christ Hughes Road at Gooch Lane
LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran 660 Gillespie Rd
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Madison Church of Christ is planning to host a Caring for Mom & Dad Caregiver Workshop on Nov. 12. Speakers will teach on topics like financial management, navigating Alzheimer’s & Dementia, as well as other areas of elder law that will help prepare families to continue to honor their fathers and mothers in the late stages of life. Madison Church of Christ is located at 556 Hughes Road in Madison. For more information, go to madisonchurch. org.
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the mountains, in this day and time, we, too, often pretend to be things we are not. Just like Blue Eyes, the truth will catch up to us. In Genesis 27, under the influence of his mother, Jacob put on his brother Esau’s best clothes. Then, with goatskin on his arms and neck, he pretended to be his hairy brother so he could trick his blind father into giving him a blessing. Jacob paid a high price for his dishonesty. The Ball Fork Monster incident begs personal reflection. What/who influences me? Are they influencing for the good? In life, my Christian walk, or on social media, am I pretending to be something I’m not? If I take it to the Lord, He can show me the truth. Blue Eyes passed away several years ago but the legend of The Ball Fork Monster lives on.
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Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can take anyone down a dangerous path. Every week at the jail and a local rehab I meet men and women whose lives have been destroyed by both. In 1 Peter 5:8, Peter encouraged: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” To be truthful, we are all under the influence of something or someone. If we stay under the influence of the Lord and His Word, it will keep us out of trouble. Or from being just plain dumb. When Solomon was under the influence of the LORD, he was the wisest man that ever lived (I Kings 3:12). When he was under the influence of other people, he made poor decisions (I Kings 11). While it’s hard to fathom that a man would pretend to be a gorilla in
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