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Holidays bring upswing of theft incidents, warns Madison Police

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Sylvia Lambert named Principal of the Year

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MADISON - Madison Police took to social media last week to warn residents of two types of thefts recently occurring more frequent. According to MPD Community Relations Office Teresa Taylor-Duncan, the department has received several calls lately related to mail box theft and pickpockets. “Residents have reported more thefts of mail from their mailboxes over the past week,” Officer Taylor-Duncan said. She suggested the following tips to safeguard your mail: 1. Drop mailed items at the Post Office or Postal drop box. 2. Retrieve your mail as quickly as possible after delivery or have a neighbor pick it up for you. 3. Sign up for Informed Delivery to receive photos of your mail. With the holidays fast approaching, there is an expected rise in mail theft incidents. Also, shoppers are being targeted more too. “We have received reports of teams of individuals working together to distract victims and remove wallets from purses or shopping carts,” Officer Taylor-Duncan said. “Be aware of ‘shoppers’ who don’t observe social distancing, may be overly helpful, or display unusual behaviors as tactics used by thieves to get you to let your guard down.” Report any incidents of theft immediately to the Madison Police.

In recognition for her outstanding successes at Bob Jones High School, Sylvia Lambert has received the honor of “District 8 High School Principal of the Year.” Page 3A

EVENTS The new Madison City Council consists Maura Wroblewski, District 1; Connie Spears, District 2; Teddy Powell, District 4; Ranae Bartlett, District 5; Karen Denzine, District 6, and John Seifert, District 7.

Rocket City Christmas Spectacular is here! It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in Town Madison, or at least it will starting Friday, Nov. 13. Hundreds of thousands of lights will be on display for all to safely enjoy this holiday season. Page 5A

EDUCATION

Swearing-in ceremony held to begin new era for Madison’s city council By JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com MADISON - The Madison City Council has several new faces to start its new term, along with an aggressive agenda for the next four years. District 4 councilman Greg Shaw, one of four incumbents reelected in the August election, was selected to be the city council president. He will lead the council into a new era, one with a majority women representatives. New council members Ranae See COUNCIL Page 2A

Success for first Chess Halloween Tournament Madison City Chess League etched a new page in its history by hosting the first Halloween Chess Tournament, an outdoor contest on the new turf field of Madison City Schools Stadium. Page 6A

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Connie Spears, surrounded by her family was sworn-in to represent District 2 on the Madison City Council.

Madison City School Board

Lessman sworn in as new school board member By STAFF REPORTS MADISON - Alice Lessmann was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the Madison City Board of Education. She replaces Ranae Bartlett, who resigned near the end of her second five-year term to take the Madison City Council seat she won election to this fall. Madison County Circuit Judge Claude Hundley administered the oath as Lessmann’s husband and family looked on. “I am grateful for this opportunity to serve Madison City Schools,” Lessmann said beforeSee LESSMAN Page 2A

Judge Claude Hundley administered the oath as Lessman’s husband, Steve, and children, Ben and Leah look on.

Then there was one The first round of the AHSAA post-season playoffs saw just one of the three local teams advance to round two. Find out who advanced and who did not. Page 1B

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Suspect nabbed after vehicle burglary caught on camera

Voters reported long lines at polling places last Tuesday for the general election, as shown in this photo of Madison City Hall. However, Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger said lines moved very quickly with very few problems during the day. 194,559 people out of 302,446 registered voters cast their ballots in Madison County. That is up by 30,200 from four years ago. There were over 37,000 absentee ballots to count this year, compared to a little 5,000 in 2016.

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MADISON - The Madison Police is cautioning people about leaving their vehicles unlocked. According to According to MPD Community Relations Office Teresa Taylor-Duncan, in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, a Madison resident in the area of Dawn Drive received an alert from his Ring home security camera system. “The resident immediately called See NABBED Page 2A

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Participants sought for the 2020 Madison Station Polar Express Christmas Tree Trail By JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com MADISON – With so many holiday events being canceled this year or held virtually due to COVID-19, it is refreshing for many to see an annual tradition in downtown Madison will still be held. The 7th Annual Madison Polar Express Christmas Tree Trail, hosted by the Madison Station Historic Preservation Society and the City of Madison, is planning for another exciting display. In a few weeks, decorated Christmas trees will line the area between Main Street Café and Sullivan Street in the heart of downtown Madison. They will be part of the 2020 Christmas tree decorating contest.

Brandon and Keriann Nelson, with their children Clara, Tommy, Isabelle and Ezra, admire the many decorated Christmas trees that lined Main Street in downtown Madison last year. Businesses, groups, organizations and individuals enter the contest and decorate a tree. Participants are eligible for awards, including “Mayor’s Choice”, “Most Creative” and “Honorable Mention”. According to Madison Station Historic Preservation Society president Debbie Overcash, the trees will be spread out a minimum of eight to ten feet in the fresh air to allow visitors to enjoy a little

“normal” this Christmas season. “Trees will again be on Main Street and depending on spacing and volume may continue onto Front Street,” she said. Overcash said she is hoping to see a lot participating this year. “This is especially important this year,” she said. “This will be a wonderful holiday experience.” If your group or organization would like to participate, please download the registration form found at www.themadisonrecord. com. Mail it in, with payment, to the Madison Station Historic Preservation Society c/o Debbie Overcash at 110 Sanoma Drive, Madison, AL 35758. Please register in a timely manner as trees will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. “Due to any unforeseen delays, we ask for your patience as the time-line is completely dependent upon the availability and delivery of the trees,” Overcash added. “We thank you for your participation and hope to see your group’s tree at the 2020 Madison Polar Express. We’re looking forward to seeing you and your beautiful trees in our beautiful, historic downtown Madison this holiday season!” If you have any questions, contact Debbie Overcash at MSHPSociety@gmail.com for more details.

Sylvia Lambert has received the honor of “District 8 High School Principal of the Year.” The Alabama Association for Secondary School Principals selected Lambert for this recognition.

Bob Jones principal named District 8 High School Principal of the Year By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madison countyrecord.com MADISON – In recognition for her outstanding successes at Bob Jones High School, Sylvia Lambert has received the honor of “District 8 High School Principal of the Year.” The Alabama Association for Secondary School Principals selected Lambert for this accolade. All eight districts of the Alabama State Board of Education nominated a principal within their district for the award. Lambert has worked in the field of education for 16 years. From 19841990, Lambert taught and coached for Montgomery and Memphis schools. During a hiatus from teaching, she owned and managed an employment service in Huntsville. Previously, she taught at Liberty Middle School and James Clemens High School and served as Assistant Principal of Curricu-

lum and Instruction at Bob Jones. Lambert has been Bob Jones Principal for six years. Lambert earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi, master’s degree at Auburn University at Montgomery and education specialist credentials at Alabama A&M University. She and husband Mark are parents of Daniel and Shelby, who graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Samford University, respectively. Sylvia Lambert seeks to champion her students and inspire them to push their limits. Her efforts have proven successful, according to the principals’ association. Lambert inspires teachers and students to share the same high moral code. She has demonstrated superior leadership skills and has earned the respect of the community, faculty, students and administration. “It is an honor for our school and is a re-

flection of the positive culture we strive to provide,” Lambert said. “We support student growth in many areas of life including academics, personal goals, mental health and career preparation.” Lambert, Bob Jones teachers and staff want students to grow and develop as the best young people they can be. “The high expectations of our faculty, staff, students, parents and community are emulated in the daily lives of our Patriots,” she said. The principals’ association now will consider Lambert in the running for Alabama State Principal of the Year. The association will contact the top three finalists for a scheduled interview with the selection committee on Nov. 9 at the fall conference of the associations for high school and middle school principals. State officials will recognize Lambert and other district winners at the conference’s Awards General Session on Nov. 10.

Lessman hand. “As a parent and business owner, I recognize the value an outstanding school system brings to the community. I look forward to helping with the continued growth and development of Madison City Schools to ensure our students, teachers, and community continue to thrive and prosper.” A native of Huntsville, Lessmann is an active community volunteer, PTA member, and prior PTA president. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Signalink Inc., a small business that she and her husband own, which was named the 2020 Huntsville Madison County Chamber’s Government Contracting Technology Business of the Year and the 2019 Madison Chamber’s Best Business of the Year and Best Professional Services Business of the Year. Lessmann served 21 years in the US Army National Guard and retired as an officer. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She and her husband, Steve, have two children, Leah

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911 to report that, upon viewing the video footage, suspects were seen pulling door handles on vehicles in what appeared to be attempts to gain entry into the vehicles,” Officer Taylor-Duncan said. Madison Police Officers immediately responded and saturated the area. They located a suspect matching the de-

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and Ben, both of whom attend Bob Jones High School. Lessmann currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Women’s Business Council (WBC), is an active member of the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) and Women in Defense (WID) along with various other organizations and causes. She is a graduate of the Leadership Greater Huntsville (LGH) Flagship Class 32 and currently serves on the Steering Committee for LGH. Lessmann received the 2020 Madison City Chamber’s Executive Leadership and Service Award. Her family was honored to be named the 2020 Madison Family of the Year for their community involvement. Bartlett was honored at her last board meeting Oct. 29 with a state Senate proclamation from Sens. Arthur Orr and Tom Butler and parting compliments from officials including Rep. Mike Ball, former MCS BOE President Dr. Terri Johnson. Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols and fellow board members.

scription provided by the resident from the video footage and a foot pursuit through a wooded area in the neighborhood resulting in one of the suspects being taken into custody. Alert officers then located a vehicle parked in the adjacent neighborhood which provided additional information and evidence regarding

other suspects,” said Taylor-Duncan. According to the MPD, the suspect is legally eligible to apply for youthful offender and the name cannot be released. “Madison residents are reminded to lock your car doors and secure all valuables out of sight,” Officer Taylor-Duncan added.

Finley outlined several goals for his administration and the city after being sworn-in for his third term. “Four years from now where we are going to be?” Finley asked. “ Sullivan Street and Hughes Road will be widened and maybe moving to the next stage. Our new middle school and road system supporting that will be up and

going, along with our new elementary school. Park Place Park will be built as a place to have concerts. Trash Panda baseball will start. Margaritaville will be up going. We will have a community center that is up to 30,000 sq feet with 30 aces that we turn into something this community says they want it to be, and Palmer Park will continue to expand.”

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Bartlett, Connie Spears and Karen Denzine will join incumbent Maura Wroblewski in shaping the council’s women presence. Along with incumbents Teddy Powell and John Seifert, they were sworn into office last week by Judge Thomas Parker before facing their first city council of the new term on Monday. Madison Mayor Paul

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Rotarians donate $15K from Parrots of the Caribbean to Madison Hospital to purchase transport ventilator MADISON – The good times from Parrots of the Caribbean have translated into a very good donation to Madison Hospital. Rotary Club of Madison contributed $15,000 from event proceeds to help Madison Hospital purchase a transport ventilator. “Rotary served as a conduit (for) donations from the community,” Rotarian Catherine D. Beitel said. On Nov. 4, Rotarians Peter Alvarez, John Possel and Larry Smith presented the check to Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright and staff members. Several respiratory therapists attended the presentation, along with Kim Owens; Deana White; Lavonia Dickerson, Manager Cardiopulmonary Services; Amanda Brooks; Christy Goodwin; and Gina Turner, Director of Emergency Department, Cardiopulmonary and Imaging Services. “A transport ventilator is utilized anytime we have a patient on a ventilator that needs to be moved to other departments within the hospital -- for example, to surgery or Imaging for MRI, CT scan any imaging studies that can’t be done at bedside,” Wright said. Medical staff also use the transport ventilator to move an intubated patient in ER or Surgery to ICU. The device mechanically ventilates the patient during transport in a much safer, reliable way. Also, a patient in an ambulance could use a transport ventilator. Parrots in 2020 was presented on a much smaller scale. Rotarians first determined that the event complied with CDC, state and county health guidelines

and moved the event to Toyota Field with its experienced staff. COVID-19 relief had drained reserves from traditional sponsors so Rotarians “decided to target a single critical need within our community and plan this year’s Parrots as a smaller but much more targeted fundraiser,” Beitel said. Rotarians then identified Madison Hospital’s need for a mobile ventilator for their cardiopulmonary team. “The hospital had been impacted significantly by revenue loss (from) suspension of elective surgeries because of COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital has been renting a (mobile unit),” Beitel said. Beitel believes Parrots has been so successful over the years because residents realize Rotary’s charitable work and selflessness of members. “They know it’s the primary fundraiser and are genuinely happy to support our work. Of course, Parrots’ long reputation for great food, wonderful live bands and lots of fun certainly doesn’t hurt.” Rotary’s charitable projects have included Thanksgiving baskets to underprivileged families and veterans, scholarships to K-Tec vocational training and educational improvements and eye and dental care for Honduran villagers. “Rotary is grateful for the community’s generosity,” Beitel said. This year’s support from Rotary Club this year has been significant, Wright said. “Into our ninth year at Madison Hospital, everyone knows it has been our most challenging year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve had record numbers of patients on ventilators and record numbers of inpatients,” Wright said. “Financial support allows us to continue to purchase state-of-the-art equip-

Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright, at center, accepts $15,000 from Rotary Club of Madison members Peter Alvarez, John Possel and Larry Smith to help in purchasing a transport ventilator. Other hospital employees at the presentation included Kim Owens, Deana White, Lavonia Dickerson, Amanda Brooks, Christy Goodwin and Gina Turner. ment to care for our patients,” Wright said. “It’s very uplifting for Madison Hospital staff to know how much this community supports our efforts to care

for our patients.” John Possel served as 2020 Parrots chairman. Tom Florence will coordinate the 2021 event.

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The Episcopal Church of the Nativity is also on the Trail. Located at 208 Eustis Avenue, Huntsville, the current church building was erected from 1856-1859. Known as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival Architecture in the South, the church structure has a nave and aisles lighted by windows of tracery. The Church received National Historic Landmark (NHL) status in 1990.

Worship Trail: Inside historic churches in north Alabama By Catherine Godbey

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Autry serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate aboard the USS Harry S. Truman.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Autry readies jets in catapults aboard USS Harry S. Truman By GREGG PARKER Gregg.Parker@madisoncountyrecord.com NORFOLK, Va.- Huntsville native Michael B. Autry recently returned home after a seven-month deployment aboard USS Harry S. Truman. Since departing its homeport of Norfolk, Va. in November 2019, the aircraft carrier sailed in the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Petty Officer 3rd Class Autry serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) aboard the carrier. In his job, Autry is responsible for directing various aircraft around the flight deck. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, the USS Truman continued to conduct operations. Truman sailed more than 56,000 nautical miles, including transit of Strait of Gibraltar, Suez Canal and Bab-el Mandeb Strait. “I enjoy the experience. It’s such as adrenaline rush,” Autry said. “I never know what to expect when I step foot on the flight deck. Every day is different, every move is different, and the job itself is different.” Autry sees his greatest achievement as advancing to the next rank and becoming fully qualified in his job. “I’m so very proud of all our sailors,” Truman Commanding Officer Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh said. “Their resilience, perseverance and utter dedication to mission has been nothing short of exemplary.” “The jets move on my command,” Autry said. “They would not launch off the flight deck if I was not there to put them

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Autry. Serves as aviation boatswain’s mate aboard USS Harry S. Truman. Responsible for directing various aircraft around the ship’s flight deck. Sailed more than 56,000 nautical miles, including transit of Strait of Gibraltar, Suez Canal and Bab-el Mandeb Strait.

on the catapults.” “My father was a captain in the Air Force,” Autry said. “He conducted operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and showed me the importance of the military and how great of a life you can have with it. I joined the Navy to follow in my father’s footsteps and to give my family a life that a 21-year-old would only dream to have.” “What people experience on a ship is completely different from what we experience on land,” Autry said. “This ship is a different lifestyle.” “We shower with shoes on, sleep in a 100-man berthing, work through any weather, never know when we will see home again and you’re not there to comfort your family when things go wrong. Always remember, yes, we signed up for this, but some people have it a lot worse than you do,” he said. Sponsored by the

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Amid the era of social distancing, with many churchgoers still opting for virtual over in-person services, faith trails across north Alabama offer residents an opportunity to explore the area’s historic religious sites, while also abiding by safety guidelines and seeing the vibrant colors of fall. The trails — the Hallelujah Trail created by Alabama Mountain Lakes Association, the Amen Trail created by Decatur Morgan County Tourism and the Grace Trail created by Athens-Limestone County Tourism — feature churches, some more than 200 years old, some burned during the Civil War and rebuilt, some constructed by slaves and some that played important roles in social movements. Hop in the car and travel across the Tennessee Valley to learn about the area’s religious, cultural, architectural and societal history. Huntsville Temple B’nai Sholom: Founded in 1876 by 32 families, Temple B’nai Sholom was north Alabama’s first Jewish temple. Dedicated in 1899, the temple was designed by architect R.H. Hunt in the Romanesque Revival style. The temple is the oldest synagogue in the state in continuous use. The temple also is home to the Huntsville Jewish Heritage Center and a Holocaust Torah scroll. On permanent loan from the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London, the Torah came from a town in the Czech Republic during the Holocaust. 103 Lincoln St. S.E. St. Bartley Primitive Baptist: Considered the oldest Black congregation in Alabama, St. Bartley Primitive Baptist, originally called African Huntsville Church, formed in 1808. The original congregation consisted of slaves in north Alabama. The services took place at night so members could worship freely. The church rebuilt in 1872 after a fire destroyed the building during the Union’s occupation of north Alabama after the Civil War. 3020 Belafonte Ave. N.W. in Huntsville.

Cambridge United Methodist Church in Athens. Limestone County Cambridge United Methodist Church: Dating back to the early 1800s, Cambridge United Methodist Church sits where the once burgeoning community of Cambridge, with businesses, houses and a mill, once stood. The church and surrounding community hosted temperance rallies in the 1840s and served as a drilling ground for Confederate troops. During the Civil War, Union troops seized the damaged church. The building was restored in 1873. Friendship at Cambridge, an extension of Friendship Church, worships at the historic church at 1404 Cambridge Lane in Athens. First Presbyterian: Founded in 1829 as Cumberland Presbyterian church, it is now known as Athens First Presbyterian. During the Civil War, Union soldiers used the church to stable horses and burned the pews as firewood. The new sanctuary on South Jefferson Street, where the congregation still worships, was completed in 1895. Trinity Congregational United Church of Christ: Built in 1871, Trinity Church in Athens and Trinity School were founded by Mary Frances Wells, who came to the South to tend to the wounded Union soldiers during the Civil War. For decades, the school served as the only place in Limestone County where Black teenagers could attend high school. Both the church and school were targets of attacks and set on fire in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The church currently stands at 722 Browns Ferry St. in Athens.

First United Methodist Church in Decatur.

Morgan County El Shaddai Church Ministries: The roots of one of the oldest churches in Decatur, El Shaddai Church Ministries on Old Trinity Road, date back to 1821 when the church, then called Spring Hill, entered the Muscle Shoals Association. While the earliest written record of the church dates to 1821, oral records, passed down from generation to generation, place the history of the church, which started as an interracial congregation, even earlier. A grave in the church’s cemetery is etched with the date June 5, 1812. In 1859, the white congregants left the church in the hands of the black members. Two separate cemeteries existed — one for whites, north of the railroad tracks, and one for blacks, across the road from the church. After a tornado destroyed the wooden church in the 1950s, the congregation rebuilt a stronger and sturdier building made of brick. First United Methodist: Founded in 1834 by 67 white and black members, First United Methodist Church in Decatur was originally named the Methodist Episcopal Church and sat on the corner of Railroad and Church streets. During the Civil War, the church, which now stands at Church and Oak streets, served as a hospital for Confederate troop and encampment for Union troops. In 1854, black members began meeting separately and formed what would become King’s Memorial United Methodist Church, which housed Decatur’s first permanent public school for Black children in 1867. First Missionary Baptist: Organized by the Rev. Alfred Peters of Moulton and 21 former slaves in 1866, First Missionary Baptist is one of the oldest churches founded by blacks in Decatur. Over the years, First Missionary served as a haven of safety, a community center, an outpost, a voting registration site and a civil rights hub. “There are members here that purchased the rights, the freedoms and the liberties that my generation enjoys. Having the opportunity to serve them is an honor and humbling,” said the Rev. Daylan Woodall. The church is one of three churches in Decatur connected to Wallace A. Rayfield. The second licensed Black architect in the United States, Rayfield is best known for designing the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. He also designed Decatur’s Wayman Chapel and the former worship center at King’s Memorial. St. John’s Episcopal: Established in 1880 by settlers of New Decatur, the current church, which sits between Gordon and Jackson streets in Southeast Decatur, was built in 1893 for less than $2,000 and features gothic architecture. Originally facing north, the building was physically turned to face west in 1948. Hartselle Tabernacle: In the late 19th century, homesteaders cut and peeled the cedar posts, which still hold up the Hartselle Tabernacle. For the past 121 years, thousands of worshippers made the trek, some by car, by foot, by wagon and by horse, to the Tabernacle for the annual Hartselle Camp Meeting. It is where Anthony J. Showalter wrote the hymn, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” “The Hartselle Camp Meeting has a unique combination of being a traditional revival and also the added blessing of having an interdenominational approach,” said Rob Cain, president of the Hartselle Camp Meeting Association. “We have the best of both worlds. We have the sawdust trail that makes this camp a camp. We have the amenities of modern day, and we have God.” For more historic church sites, visit northalabama.org/trails/hallelujah.

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Trash Pandas’ Christmas Spectacular starts Friday By STAFF REPORTS MADISON – It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in Town Madison, or at least it will starting Friday. Hundreds of thousands of lights will be on display for all to safely enjoy this holiday season. The Rocket City Christmas Spectacular comes to Toyota Field on Friday, Nov. 13 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 3. Guests can drive through the magical “Santa’s Mountain” themed light show around Toyota Field for just $25 per car. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. nightly. Visitors will be able to simply tune into their vehicle’s radio and experience a spectacular synchronization of music

Trash Pandas promotions manager Ricky Fernandez poses as an elf for a recent photo shoot advertising the upcoming Winter Wonderland.

and lights. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at reserve.imclutch.com/ trash-pandas, or on the day of the event – credit cards and mobile pay are encouraged. Guests can also park their car after driving through the lights and enter the winter wonderland within the stadium at no additional cost. Inside the ballpark will feature numerous holiday activities for all ages, including hot chocolate stations, cookie decorating, s’mores making, character visits, shopping, and more! The winter wonderland will be open through December 24th during all Christmas Spectacular hours, and additionally will open at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. “We want to turn Toyota Field into the best holiday destination in North Alabama for years to come,” said Trash Pandas President and CEO Ralph Nelson. “Our plan is to expand and improve our Winter Wonderland year after year.” CDC and Madison County health guidelines will be followed at the Rocket City Christmas Spectacular. For directions and information on other events, visit TrashPandasBaseball.com.

The drive-thru light show will take place each night for $25 per car. Afterwards, guests can park and enter the Winter Wonderland at no additional cost.

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Also starting this weekend... Begins November 13 Celebrate the 25-year tradition that is Galaxy of Lights. Explore 2.5 miles of magnificent light displays weaving together holiday themes, classic characters, and scenes from our natural world. Walking Nights: Nov. 13 – Nov. 25 5:15 – 8:30 p.m. (last admission) New this year: Tickets for Walking Nights must be pre-purchased for a designated date and entry time.

Dog Walking Nights: Nov. 16, 17, and 23 Driving Nights: Nov. 27 – Jan. 2 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. (last admission) Please note that there will be no Galaxy of Lights Bike the Lights, 5k, or 3k this year. www.hsvbg.org/galaxy

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Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is once again entertaining audiences in its adapted schedule for 20202021.

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra again performing at the VBC HUNTSVILLE – After an eight-month hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra has resumed a modified 2020-2021 season that promises a powerful message of hope. The musicians are excited to once again present live concerts in the safe environment of the Von Braun Center. Their 2020-2021 season will look somewhat different from previous concerts but still will deliver impeccable sounds of the string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists. In their Fall Festival Concert series, the symphony will present “From the Alps to the Appalachians” on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. in the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center. With this concert, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra invites residents to join their musical adventure through rolling country hills and misty mountain peaks. This tranquil program will feature the pervasive Alpine tranquility of Austrian composer Josef Haydn’s “Piano Concerto in D Major,” along with Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and its extremely popular depiction of the essence of rustic early American life. Acclaimed pianist Aleksandra Kasman will join the symphony for this concert. Kasman is rapidly establishing an international solo career with engagements across the United States, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, France and Japan. Kasman’s recent awards include selec-

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MADISON – Madison City Chess League etched a new page in its history by hosting the first Halloween Chess Tournament, an outdoor contest on the new turf field of Madison City Schools Stadium. In both rated and non-rated sections, 77 students registered to play. MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols opened the tournament declaring, “It’s chess time in Madison City!” “Although a Quick Rating was established for many, the tournament itself was only one part of a joyful day for the entire chess family. Beautiful weather and music from Harry Potter greeted participants as they entered the stadium,” MCCL Executive Director Ranae Bartlett said. Contestants earned candy prizes and Halloween medals in special contests between each tournament round. “The Halloween dance-off was a highlight and allowed us to see some impressive moves,” Bartlett said. “Kids also enjoyed running around in the end zone while families sat in lawn chairs on the field’s edge.” Winners included these students: • Rated K-3 section — Kylie Zou, first; Isaac Kreusser, second; Esteban Jerez, third; Jacob Bluestone, fourth; Alice Zou, fifth; Andrew Tkach, sixth; Annabelle Hsu, seventh; Emory Howell, eighth; Daksh Sunil, ninth; Asher Allison, tenth; Cora Newberry, top female. • Rated K-5 section — Jethro Jones, first; Kate Meyer, second; Holland Lang, third; Noah Hsu, fourth; Samsara Rajbhandari, fifth; Tyce Crosswy, sixth; Asher Kovacs, seventh; Jaxon Kimberly, eighth; Anna Ai, ninth; Sophia Jerez, tenth; Christina Yang, top female.

• Rated K-8 section — Marek Fries, first; Swetha Jakka, second; Whitney Wadsworth, third; Zachary Calinsky, fourth; Owen Lang, fifth; Landon Drummond, sixth; Jacob New, seventh; Conrado Jocson, eighth; Praneel Avula, ninth; Aaron Wiswesser, tenth. • Rated K-12 section — Xavier Bruni, first; Jenson Wilhelm, second; Sherwood Dong, third; Andrew Yang, fourth; Aadi Saxena, fifth; Eddie Xiao, sixth; Nirvana Rajbhandari, seventh; Edward Calinsky, eighth; Rachael Ehrman, ninth; Andrew Park, tenth. • Non-Rated K-2 section — Erin McCormick, first; Tyler Pysh, second; Greyson Harbert, third; Emilia Ng, fourth; Nitakalio Valerino, fifth; Graham Allison, consolation prize. • Non-Rated K-5 section — James Hootstra, first; Milan Malak, second; Caden Hott, third; Yudai Okazaki, fourth; Aerial McCormick, fifth; Victor Stephenson, Mason Hoogstra and Colin Readus-Thomas, consolation prize. A panel of celebrity judges with Nichols, Assistant Superintendent Eric Terrell and District 2 City Councilwoman Connie Spears helped to select the “Best Chess-Themed Costume.” Queen Cora Newberry won the top prize among creative entries like “Shark-Mate,” Kings, Queens, Bishops and Knights. Owen Lang as “The Alien” won Best Costume for all grade levels. Kate Meyer as “Rey” earned second place. Chess parents surprised Bartlett with a basket full of treats, gifts and cards in appreciation of 10 years with Madison Board of Education and best wishes serving on Madison City Council. Bartlett will continue organizing chess activities with MCCL, including the State Scholastic Chess Championship in March 2021 at Bob Jones High School.

Daksh Sunil, at left, and Alice Zou claimed place wins in the Rated K-3 section at the 2020 Halloween Chess Tournament. Photo by Scott Wilhelm

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Because of COVID-19 constraints, tournaments and most practices have been staged online. “For me, I find the online tournament to be a little harder because you have the distractions of your home. But cheating isn’t so much of a problem, due to the tournament directors and how they use different methods to find potential players that cheat,” Lundy said. Lundy first became interested in chess in 2014 and started playing competitively in 2015. “I learned how to play in the local school, Rainbow Elementary School. Noel Newquist (who teaches art at Heritage Elemen-

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Avery Seaton, No. 19, scored five touchdowns to lead the Madison Academy Mustangs to a 49-14 home victory over Dora in the first round of the high school football playoffs. Photo by Latoya Rogers

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With a strut like no other and a strong mane and tail flowing in the wind, “Champion,” the official horse mascot of the Madison Academy Mustangs athletic programs exemplifies true school spirit and is loved by all ages. Page 3B

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Madison Academy survives ﬁrst round of playoﬀs, James Clemens and Sparkman fall By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- Then there was one. The first round of the AHSAA post-season playoffs saw just one of the three local teams advance to round two as both James Clemens and Sparkman lost in round one while Madison Academy advanced with a convincing victory. Madison Academy Class 4-A unbeaten and second ranked Madison Academy opened a tight game in the third quarter with 27 unanswered points to post a 49-14 win over Dora in the contest hosted by the Mustangs at Bill Washington Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback Avery Seaton scored five touchdowns, but the game was a dog-

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fight until the host squad went on a 95-yard drive and touchdown in the last two minutes of the second quarter to open a 22-14 lead. Dora was held scoreless in the second half as Madison Academy added 27 points in the third quarter alone, including an 80-yard fumble recovery scoop and score by Will Stokes. Madison Academy (10-0) will host Northside (9-2), a 20-13 first round victor over Deshler, in round two of the playoffs. James Clemens The tenth ranked James Clemens Jets fell behind early and trailed 35-nothing at halftime and could never challenge third ranked Hewitt-Trussville as the host Jets fell to the visiting Huskies 55-12 in the Class 7-A first round matchup. Hewitt-Trussville led 55-0 before James Clemens (8-3) had

two late scores for the final count. Hewitt-Trussville (9-2) had two special team scores to add insult to injury to end the Jets’ 2020 season. Sparkman The second ranked Hoover Buccaneers (10-1) cruised to a 49-14 victory over Sparkman in the Class 7-A first round game held at the Hoover Met. The unranked visiting Senators trailed 14-0 with four minutes remaining in the first half, but Joseph Fortson unrolled a 90yard kickoff return for a touchdown to cut the Bucs’ lead in half. Hoover wasted little time to retaliate scoring two minutes later for a 21-7 halftime lead. Hoover scored 28 additional points in the second half while holding Sparkman to one score. Sparkman ends the season at 6-5.

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By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com HUNTSVILLE- Next up on the 2020 high school cross country schedule is the annual AHSAA State Meet and the season-ending event will feature numerous local athletes from the four local high schools. The James Clemens boys and girls squads along with the Bob Jones boys each qualified as teams for the State Meet while individual participants from both Sparkman and Madison Academy will make the trek to state to be held at Oakville Mounds in Moulton. The efforts to make the title run James Clemens and Bob Jones took home team trophies at the 2020 Cross Country Sectionals held in Huntsville. The James Clemens boys and girls and Bob Jones boys each qualified See CROSS COUNTRY Page 2B for the AHSAA State Meet. Photo by Drew Bell.

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“Flew Like A Jet”

DREW LAWSON ALL-STAR FOOTBALL JERSEY PRESENTATION - Bob Jones senior Drew Lawson, holding jersey No. 57, was recently presented his jersey he’ll wear as a member of the squad representing Alabama in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic set for Dec. 12 in Montgomery. The offensive lineman for the Patriots shared his special event with some of his teammates and coaching staff at a special ceremony at the school.

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The Bob Jones’ boys cross country squad took second place at the Cross Country Sectionals and advance to the AHSAA State Meet. Photo by Lyle Garrison came in the Sectionals held in Huntsville. In Class 7-A, Huntsville High took the titles in both boys and girls, but Bob Jones came on strong to take runner-up in the boys and James Clemens did the same in the girls competition. James Clemens also finished third in boys. Both squads of Jets quali-

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ond with 85, 1:25:17.02 and James Clemens had 89 points at 1:25:44.09 for third place while Sparkman finished seventh with 228 points and total time of 1:37:46.89. In girls, Huntsville was first with 28 points and 1:40:18.03 and James Clemens second with 49 points and total time of 1:43:07.03. Sparkman scored 134 points at 1:49:35.14 for fifth place and Bob Jones in sixth place with 147 points and a time of 1:50:47.17. The top 10 runners from each of the top four teams qualified for the next event along with the top six individual performances other than from the top four squads. After the top six from Huntsville in the 7-A boys, those runners making top 15 included 8. James Garrison, 11, Bob Jones, 16:14.01, 13. Ryan Bender, 11, Bob Jones, 16:36.82, 15. Isaul Rubio Montano, 11, James Clemens, 16:45.37. In 7-A girls, those among the top 15 making the All-Section Team included 4. Kylie Gero, 8, James Clemens, 19:46.48, 7. Kayla Willett, 9, James Clemens, 20:30.53, 8. Ella Carter, 7, James Clemens, 20:40.64, 12. Samantha Menikheim, 9, Sparkman, 20:57.41, 13. Hannah Thuss, 12, Bob Jones, 20:59.51, 14. Sydney Freeman, 11, James Clemens, 21:03.19. Those additional runners making the State Meet included 29. Kricket Johnson, 9, Bob Jones, 21:46.95, 30. Baily Wallace, 12, Sparkman, 21:49.47, 31. Lorin Carter, 12, Bob Jones, 21:52.60. In Class 4-A, Madison Academy was fifth in team standings with 114 points and total time of 1:36:39.46 while Westminster was tops with 46 points at 1:30:52.14. The Mustangs had two runners qualify for the upcoming meet, 5. Sam Hall, 9, 17:56.75 and 9. Carter Busby, 11, 18:25.59.

Drew Bell, track and cross country coach at James Clemens, won the 50-54 age division and set a new Grand Masters race record in the Oak Park Challenge 7.5-mile mountain trail race in Huntsville.

James Clemens’ Coach Drew Bell sets Oak Park Challenge record By BOB LABBE bob0873@yahoo.com MADISON- A recent week was one for the ages for Drew Bell. The head coach of the cross country and track programs at James Clemens High watched with excitement as his boys and girls cross country Jet squads took second place in both the Metro Championships and Oakville Invitational, but he, too, turned in a spectacular effort of his own in the annual Oak Park Challenge trail race. Bell, who turned 55 on the same day as Cross Country Sectionals, finished 11th overall with a time of one hour, 14 minutes, 23.41 seconds after being seeded 18th prior to the race. In addition to his great finish, Bell won the 50-54 age division by three minutes and shattered the Grand Master (age 50-plus) record by over nine minutes. “This old donkey had so much fun in the 55-degree weather we had within the wooded area of the race course,” said Bell. “I arrived an hour early and ran about a mile up the mountain course to warm up and check my shoes, plus I practiced the start of the race several times. Once the race began I focused on my form and ran alongside my friend Julia Donovan who just happened to win the female division of the race.” The 7.5-mile Oak Park Challenge began at the Oak Park Recreation Center in east Huntsville at the base of Monte Sano Mountain with a trail course of over three miles to the top of the mountain, which is officially listed at an elevation of just over 1,600-feet. Runners made the trek up the mountain and then back down to the finish line at the

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recreation park located on Oakwood Avenue. The scenery of the race course is beautiful, but demanding. “I never struggled going up the trail, though I was a little apprehensive as I’ve had two Achilles heel surgeries,” added Bell. “Coming down the mountain I ran a good eight-minute pace.” The race was won by David Helms, 36, of Harvest who posted a time of 59:48.45 becoming just the third person to ever break the one hour mark in race history. Jordan Rundell of Madison finished third. The 37-year old hit a time of 101:12.51. In the women’s division, Donovan, 36, of Huntsville was tops with a time of 1:14:18.45. Maryclaire Thomas of Madison was third as the 24-year old posted a time of 1:22:53.39 For Bell, the race was just one of eight he ran during the COVID-19 period of 2020. After being away from competitive running for three and a half years, he decided to get back into some type of physical shape and into the sport he loves. He lost 42 pounds in the process. He added, “It was such a tough battle of being out of shape and I’m not going back there. I have a good relationship with God.” Bell’s determination to succeed as much as he could in the race came in the last one-half mile. He noticed someone coming up behind him in an attempt to pass to the finish, he told himself, no, not to let that person pass. Bell kicked into high gear with what energy he had remaining in his energy tank and held off the competitor to take 11th place overall. “I am the fastest old donkey to run up Monte Sano and back down,” said Bell. “The old donkey flew like a Jet.”

Drew Bell, head coach of the James Clemens track and cross country programs holds the trophies won by the Jets at Sectionals.

turn will allow the AHSADCA to trace those student-athletes and who they wrestled. All events should be limited to no more than four teams. As for indoor track, facial coverings are required if social distancing cannot be maintained. “Please do not stop our safety practices,” said Lee. “I ask to keep teaching our athletes the pandemic situation is getting old, but we must continue, to stay strong and diligent. If we all do our jobs, we believe we’ll have a season which will have a

championship at the end of the season.” Savarese knows all players, coaches and school administrations are showing COVID-19 fatigue, but urges all to remain diligent on the pandemic practices to keep everyone safe. He has traveled the state attending athletic contests and has seen wonderful practices of following the presented protocol and looks forward to the day schools will be able to again fill arenas and gymnasiums with some type of normalcy. “I encourage to let the season be judged not on winning, but by participating and choosing to play during this time,” added Savarese.

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Mia Woeber, who acts as Madison Academy mascot “Champion,” stands with her fellow triplet sisters, Allie, left, and Emma. While Mia is a team mascot and plays soccer, her sisters both play on the school’s volleyball team. cheer coach of Madison Academy. “She is a college-caliber mascot and can earn a scholarship. She’s very dedicated to her craft. I know next year we’ll have to look for her replacement. I don’t know what we’ll do without her.” Woeber has a great knowledge of the history of Champion’s costume, which goes back to the school’s formation in 1955 and the early 1960’s where it’s known Brother Wayne Hemingway, founder of several Christian schools in the area, was at the first location of the school and saw horses nearby. Students standing with him said the school name should be Mustangs…the rest is history. “Mia is very dedicated to develop-

ing her craft as she’s always looking for new ideas,” said Johnson. Champion is more than just a school athletics addition. The mascot attends open houses at school and community events and is always willing to have fun with any of the youngsters who come up, open their arms for a hug or the chance to pull the tail, all with a smile on the face of Woeber, who one day wants to work for Disney with a chance to live that dream of portraying one of her favorite characters. At Alabama, she’ll have big shoes to fill should she get the chance to don the crimson and white colors of the Crimson Tide and become just the second female Big Al.

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MADISON - With a strut like no other and a strong mane and tail flowing in the wind, “Champion,” the official horse mascot of the Madison Academy Mustangs athletic programs exemplifies true school spirit and is loved by all ages. In her fifth season as Champion, Mia Woeber is a Universal Cheer Association (UCA) All-American and has high hopes of one day attending college and being the team mascot of her school. “I want to attend Alabama and be Big Al,” said the 17-year old junior at Madison Academy. “I’ve attended several of their camps and I have already told them my plans for college while studying to earn a mechanical engineering degree. I love what I do and that’s one of my big dreams.” Woeber, daughter of Mike and Marnie Woeber, played sports as a young girl and included ballet among her hobbies. She was also a huge fan of Disney characters and always inspired one day to become one with the ideas of making other children happy. Her mother told her of the tryouts for Champion and as a seventh grader became the beloved mascot that Woeber feels is now a part of her in ways of making children smile and laugh. For the first couple of years only a select few know who was behind the mascot. Those knowing included her parents, her older brother, Mark, who was once a football star for the Mustangs, and her two sisters who, along with Mia, make up triplets. Allie and Emma play volleyball for Madison Academy while their sister plays goalie and outside for the program’s soccer team. Woeber also roams the sidelines as Champion using a multitude of props and routines that have become a crowd favorite wherever her spirit takes her. “The outfit is huge and bulky and it’s difficult to do some moves due to the makeup of the mascot as there’s a built-in helmet inside the head, padding on the shoulders and arms to give me big muscles and a strong mane and long tail,” said Woeber. “During warm weather it does get very warm and I have to take water breaks away from the crowds. Champion is a no-talk mascot, but shows emotion whenever possible. For me, the best is having the kids run up to me and hug me and talk to me. That’s what makes all the hard work worthwhile.” Woeber stands 5-foot-10 and easily plays the part of Champion with lots of pizzazz and flurry to the delight of all who many times take their eyes off the game action to catch a glimpse of the private school’s mascot. The children in attendance love to converge with Champion and many times love to pull the mascots’ tail that is specially made for endurance. But even the best made tail can be a bit ruffled. “When kids get too rough with the tail my sisters or parents come to my rescue and help out,” said Woeber. “She competed with the cheer squad for the first time last season at Super Regionals and helped us qualify for the State Championships,” said Brooke Johnson head

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Today I’m going to share a yummy cracker spread with ya that will bring something new and delicious to any party. But before I get started with the recipe for this Corned Beef Spread, I gotta talk with ya a bit. I dearly love hearing from y’all. In fact, that is the reason why I keep doing this, because of the wonderful relationships I get to have with everyone. I love getting to chat with you in the comments and I cannot even begin to tell you all of the times that people have added to a conversation or given me wisdom that just left me in awe. Earlier this week, that happened again when I read a comment on my S’mores Brownie post by Julianne. I had talked about dusting off your sparkle and deciding to shine where you are, no matter where you are. If you want to read that post, please click here. Anyway, Julianne left the most amazing comment and I just had to share it. “I have been reading a book about marriage by Clayton and Charie King, and in a chapter about respect, Charie writes how the “en” prefix of ENCOURAGE means “to put into”, so when we encourage a person we are essentially putting courage into them. The “dis” prefix of discourage means “to separate from”, so when we discourage someone, we are separating them from their courage.” Wow. That was just really impactful for me. To Discourage someone means to separate them from their courage. And really, more often than not when someone comes into your life (whether it is on facebook, an email, or in real life) and tries to

discourage you, that is exactly what they are doing. They are trying to take away your courage. Being on the internet as much as I am, I’ve encountered my share of discouragers power tripping off their keyboards. We see this a lot on facebook – just think back to twenty years ago, some of the things folks dare to say to others would have never been said back then. Decorum was different, manners were different, most person to person interactions took place in real life and had people on their best behavior. Nowadays, being anonymous is often an excuse for some to be on their worst behavior. We have a culture now where sarcasm, snark, and discouragement are the popular attitudes to have, they are even considered cool by some. But I was taught the value of edification. (Eph 4:29) Building others up. That is what we are commanded to do. To use our words to encourage others, to give them courage, to help them realize the good in their lives, not to steal their joy and rob them of their own boldness to live out their purpose. To help them be the people they were meant to be, to add brightness to their light rather than snuff it out in the name of looking cool. I know you probably have people like that in your life, I sure have over the course of my life. But I decided a few years ago that those folks don’t get to have space in my brain. I have people in my life that I rely on to provide wise counsel. Friends who will tell me when I am wrong or correct me if I go off my intended path – that’s just being smart. But if you find yourself with someone sitting the back seat of your lfe’s car stealing your courage – I encourage you to pull over to the nearest curb and have them disembark the vehicle. Clean out your car today and I promise you’ll have a much nicer journey. You’ll need: Cream Cheese,

Corned Beef*, Green Onions, Worcestershire*, and Seasoned Salt *Lunch Meat – Get the cheap stuff that is about .99 a pack. It’s thin and works perfectly in this. If you have a moral or fundamental issue with the cheap stuff, get whatever lets you sleep at night. *Worcestershire – I love this stuff. I just felt the need to tell y’all that. It’s like bacon, it makes everything better. Put all of your corned beef on a big old plate. Dice it up really good. Chop up your onions, too. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix. You saw that coming, didn’t ya ? Line a bowl with cling wrap and press your dip into it. Cover with more cling wrap and press it down a bit with your hands so that it molds to the shape of the bowl. Refrigerate overnight. This is important because this is where it develops all of the wonderful flavors. Until then, it won’t taste near as good! To serve, remove from bowl and discard cling wrap. Top with more chopped green onions and serve alongside your favorite crackers. INGREDIENTS • 16 ounces cream cheese softened (2 packages) • 2 packages thin economy corned beef (the kind that is about $1 each) • 3 green onions plus two to dice for top • 1 Tablespoon Worchestershire • 1-2 teaspoons seasoned salt INSTRUCTIONS Dice corned beef and chop 3 green onions. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with electric mixer until well combined. Line a small bowl with cling wrap. Scoop spread into bowl. Cover with more cling wrap and press into the bowl lightly. Place in the refrigerator overnight before serving. To serve: Top with more chopped green onions and serve alongside your favorite crackers.

How to make Sweet and Crunchy Chex Mix Sweet and Crunchy Chex Mix was love at first bite for us – and I’m sure it will be for you, too! You’ll need: Butter, brown sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and two boxes of Chex mix. Pour out your cereals in a big bowl or dish pan. Stir to combine if you got two different kinds. If you decided to go your own way and just get one kind then just toss ’em in there. INGREDIENTS • 4 sticks butter (2 cups) • 2 cups brown sugar (light or dark) • 1/2 cup light corn syrup • pinch salt • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 12 ounce box corn Chex • 12 ounce box rice chex • 1 cup nuts of choice, optional INSTRUCTIONS Place butter and brown sugar into a medium saucepot over medium high heat. Stir from time to time and bring just to a boil. Stir in corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and baking soda. It will foam up a bit. Remove

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other two minutes and then shake again. (Be careful to hold it by the closed top when you shake it to keep it closed and prevent anything from flying out. This will because that is how microwaves work). Carefully pour hot chex mix out into waxed paper and allow to cool and dry. Repeat with any remaining chex mix. Enjoy!

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