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History
By Bryant Thigpen
Greene Publishing, Inc.
What started as just an
; idea has sprung into reality.
\ The idea of making the alley,
Located between Range and
SIIorry Avenue, a piece of Madi-
son' County history kicked off
with a mural of an American
flag on the Side of the fire sta-
tion on Wednesday, March 18.
The Art. Guild has been
bibusy making this project come
-. to life. As mayor, Myra Valen-
- Please See History, Page 2A
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Bryant Thigpen, March 18, 2009
Janet Moses paints a mural of an American flag on the side of the fire station
as part of a downtown Madison beautification program.
Friday, March 20,2009
Madison's
New Mayor
Hears
Good News
By Ginger Jarvis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Presiding over his
first meeting as Madi-
son's mayor, Jim Stanley
heard a variety of items
representing good news
for the city. The agenda
brought information on
an influx of tourists, a
project underway and a
contract in the making
by the new, mayor and
the board.
Please See Good News,
Page 2A
Miss Essence Pageant Winners Announced
Photo submitted rnulu muninuu a
Reiva Copeland, right, of Greenville was Ke'Shauni Johnson, left, a student at Madison
crowned Miss Essence in the recent,pageant held at County Central School, was crowned Little Miss
the Woman's Club in Madison. Tyresha Hill, left, a stu- Essence iq the annual Miss Essence Pageant. Kevisa
dent at Madison County Central School, was Moore, right, also a student at the Central School,
crowned Teen Miss Essence. Greene Publishing, Inc. was crowned Pre-Teen Miss Essence. Greene Pub-
applauds both young women on their accomplish- fishing, Inc. congratulates both young women on
ments. their victories.
NFCC Encourages High'School Students
To Participate In Summer Institute
Madison, Florida
What's Frying
The Fishi?'
Dead fish float on top of the water at Lake Fran-
cis. The Fish and Wildlife Commission will be coming
to investigate what is causing the deaths.
By Bryant Thigpen
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A look around Lake Francis will tell one some-
thing's not right. Countless dead fish have been spot-
ted around the edges of the lake, with the cause
unknown.
According to City Manager Harold Emrich, the
Please see Fish, Page 2A
Two Arrested
For Burglary
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Two men were arrested Thursday, March 12, af-
ter burglarizing a residence in Greenville.
According to Capt. Mark Joost of the Madison
County Sheriff's Office, James D. Wimsatt, Jr., 38, of
Carrollton, Ky,, and John P. Gilbert, 25, of Middle-
ton, Pa., were spotted pulling into the victim's yard
and stealing a law mower, pressure washer and a
toolbox from out of the garage.
A witness gave a description of the vehicle to
the authorities.
The information was relayed to the Madison Po-
lice Department. Patrolman Reggie Alexander spot-
ted people trying to sell items out of the car at the
carwash on Millinor Street in Madison a short time
later.
Alexander arrested Wimsatt and Gilbert, who
were interviewed at the jail by Joost.
One of the men confessed to the burglary, as well
as to other burglaries committed in Lake City. He
said that the burglaries were perpetrated to buy
Please see Burglary, Page 2A
Emergency Management Director
Praises EOC Opening As Team Effort
Kristin Finney, who writes "Happenings at Madi-
son First Baptist Church" Is a dual-enrollment stu-
dent at the high school and NFCC.
Qualified high s
school students who s
want to get a jump on t
college by taking free b
college courses will wel- s
come news that North f
Florida Community Col-
lege has a six-week sum- c
mer institute which
leaves plenty of time for
Lee Day To
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6y Michael Curtis t
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SCentennial Lee Day, t
S :set for Saturdhy, April 4, s
S s quickly shaping up to c
-e an event worthy of its J
.100th birthday Vendor
fnd sponsors alike are
excited as the nig day ap-
kroaches, but none more
summer vacation. The
schedule runs June 29
through August 10. and
)egins well after high
schools are dismissed
or the summer.
The institute is espe-
cially designed for rising
Please see NFCC,
Page 2A
Showcase
Carnival
han the kids who will
experience new attrac-
ions of all shapes and
sizes, thanks to the're-
Cent addition of, Air
Jump Depot.
Featuring as many
as ten inflatable rides,,
Please see Lee Day,
Page 2A
S, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, March 18, 2009
Emergency Management personnel join local and state dignitaries In dedicating the new Emergency Op-
erations Center located on Harvey Greene Drive In Madison.
By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing. Inc.
As Madison County
Emergency Manage-
ment Director Jim Stan-
ley stood in front of the
full house of local and
state dignitaries gath-
ered on March 18 to cele-
brate the opening of the
million-dollar Emer-
gency Operations Center
located on Harvey
Greene Drive in Madi-
son, he praised all who
contributed to the his-
toric occasion.
Of -course, he
thanked his lovely wife
Sandra for her sacrifices
over the years, as she
watched her husband
put in thousands of
hours, taking Emer-
gency Management from
an idea and a radio to
the state-of-the-art facili-
ty and network repre-
sented today He praised
the state emergency per-
sonnel in attendance
who worked closely with
Stanley in organizing
and building the opera-
Please See Team
Effort, Page 2A
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5-7A Outdoors
14A Soil & Water Conservation
12A Recycling
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Seactiiqg Tie JuKlyarfl
For .I rrand ew 1i1de
A couple of weeks ago in church, I heard James
Phillips say something that his father had told him that
makes a lot of sense about how we should approach life.
James'father, the late Cary phillips, had said, "You don't
look for a car in ajunkyard."
That statement is powerful not because it's funny
thinking about how someone, needing .a car, would go
looking. in a junkyard for a new ride. It's powerful when
you look at how people continually look for things in the
wrong places.
A person is lonely, so they go to a bar looking for
something to fix it. They think they've found their ideal
mate until the next morning when they are hit by the sun-
light and sobriety and remorse over what they have done.
Another person needs a high, so they go and buy ile-
gal drugs. Their high is only temporary and they come
crashing down again.
Perhaps another person overindulges in work, think-
ing that is the only way they can get away from life. Their
home life comes crashing down around them because
they have no time for their spouse or children.
J Another person becomes obsessed with pornogra-
physee gratmcationtheycannot find withtheir part-
Still another person seeks pleasure in sex with nu-
merous people, seeking the right person.
All these people are looking for cars injunkyards, not
realizing that the only thing they are finding are broken
i 4 down old clunkers and' garbage.
Where should we go to seek answers, if not in the
trash heap?
Why don't we look in the Bible. God has giventhe an-
swers to life's problems there.
Let's stop looking in the junkyard.
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History'
cont from Page 1A
tine spearheaded the project to have a mural placed
on the wall of the Madison Fire Station. "I support
their efforts 100 percent. This is history." said
Valentine. The city also agreed to furnish the paint,
while Janet Moses volunteered her time to create '
this piece of art. The City is accommodating the
Garden Club with their efforts to add some decor
by placing plants throughout the alley This began
the process of making history in Madison.
"The goal of this project is to make this a Madi-
son County historic pictorial walk through the al-
ley," stated volunteer Sandy Wilson.
The City gave permission to Janet Moses and
Company to use the alley one Friday night ,per
month to host an event titled, A Rally In The Alley,
which features livemusic, art and culture.
It doesn't stop there! Many other businesses in
Madison have made a request for a mural on their
building. Two of them are located by the alley
If you're interested in being a part of this cre-
ative history, please feel free to call (850) 973-3971.'
Bryant Thigpen can: be reached at
bryant@greenepublishing.com.
Good NPews
contfrom Page 1A
Handing Stanley the gavel, outgoing Mayor
Myra Valentine congratulated Stanley on being se-
elected by the board for the leadership position. "This
Sis one of the greatest cities in the world to be the
mayor of," she told hi.m.
Stanley presented Valentine with a plaque in ap-
preciation of her work as mayor. He said, "I also
want to thank the administration and the employees
for their hard work. Without them, we would not
have the city that we have."
S'In the first announcement of good news, Cham-
ber of Commerce Director Ted Ensminger told the
board that about 350 members of Bike Florida would
visit Madison March 29-31. "Sunday night, they will
see a play at North Florida Community College, and
Monday night we will host them for Jazz Under the
Stars downtown," he said. (That event is open to the
public.)
Ensminger asked for permission for attendees
to mingle outside the Treasures of Madison County
during a wine-and-cheese tasting slated during the
evening. Stanley said he will notify Ensminger after
consultation with Police Chief Rick Davis.
More good news came with the presentation of
. afpagreemeqtj.etveen the cities of Madison and Lee
for wastewater treatment. The agreement, begun
also almost two years ago, requires the City of Madi-
son to treat wastewater from the Town of Lee for
which Lee will pay $2.11 per one thousand gallons, to
be paid monthly. Lee will pay Madison a one-time
collection and impact fee of $50,000. Lee will trans-
port its wastewater to the collection, site at Inter-
state 10 and State Road 255, where it will be metered.
The board approved the agreement unanimously
In other business, City Manager Harold Emrich
recommended approval for partial use of the
$300,000 state grant for flood mitigation in the West
Farm low area. The longstanding legal battle has re-
sulted in two households accepting funds to move
and two others refusing the funds. Stanley com-
"mented. "If they get flooded again, they are on their
own." .. .
.The board approved the remittance of funds to
the two families, with recovery to come from grant,
money Commissioner Sumpier James voted against
the move.
In othbr business, Emrich reported that 'the
paving of a walk around Lake Francis has begun. He
also announced Visioning Day set for March 19,'with
visiting officials to tour the city ,
Stanley announced the completion of the. new
Emergency Operations Center. "It is the first one
completed in North Florida," he said. "The ribbon
cutting is set for March 18 at 2 p.m."
Burglary
cont from Page 1A
crack cocaine and fuel for their vehicle.
The Sheriff's Office is still trying to recoverthe
pressure washer, which was sold around noon last
Thursday. Joost said that the department is looking
at filing criminal charges for dealing in stolen prop-
erty if the pressure washer is not returned..
North Florida Farm
and Home Center A
Come in and check out ouF selection
of home and form supplies.
Building Material Hardware
Feed Seed Fertilizer
83 9 AIR WestUasplF.
Fish
cont from Page 1A
State of Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission has been contacted and will be
coming to inspect in hopes of finding a solution.
The Commission 'stated that the fish kill could
be a result of lack of rain and a shortage of oxygen
in the water. It was also stated that this type of event
is happening all over the state of. Florida.
More details will be available soon at greenepub-
lishing.com. A full story will be published in next
Wednesday's Madison County Carrier.
Bryant Thigpen can be reached at
bryant@greenepublishing.com.
Team Effort
cont from Page 1A
tion. And, he especially congratulated his Program Co-
ordinator, Vicki Brown, without whom, he noted, the
growth and development of the department would not
have been possible. All agreed, showing it with both ap-
plause and continued words of encouragement
throughout the afternoon.
"I remember when we started. We had a very
small budget, but we kept at it,. and now we have this
great operations center to serve Madison County I don't
want to leave anybody out because so many people con-
tributed to this day, and I thank them all for what
they've done," Stanley noted.
Always a man willing and quick to give credit
where credit is due, Stanley closed with a short prayer,
reminding all that the protection of the county and the
bounty represented by the new EOC. was a spiritual gift
as well. Following the exchange, the crowd gathered at
the entrance of the EOC for the ribbon cutting, which
was followed by refreshments and a tour.
Michael Curtis can be reached at
Michael@greenepublishing.com.
NFCCr *
cont from Page 1A
juniors and seniors who are academically qualified
dual-enrolled students. This summer NFCC is offer-
ing two different track options for dual enrollment
students, with each track consisting of three cours-
es. Students who register for the DE Summer Insti-
tute must complete all three course components
offered in the selected track.
Course track options are track one, which in-
cludes, Computer Applications I, Freshman English
I and General Psychology, or track two which in-
cludes AmericanHistory I, College Algebra and As-
tronomy. Classes: last around one hour and fifty
minutes, and meet Monday through Thursday
"The Dual Enrollment program at NFCC is a
great choice if you are looking for a campus that
Will help you make the transition from high school
to college with ease," said NFCC Dual Enrolment
student Kristin Finney
Qualified dual enrolled students must have a 3.0
GPA, have acceptable placement test scores and ap-
proval of their high school. Tuition and fees are
waived for dual enrolled students. Students in pub-
lic, private ,and home-school environments are eli-
gible. .
Parents and students should contact,their high\
school counselors for, more information about dual
enrollment or early college admissions. For specific
questions about the Dual Enrollment Summer In-
stitute contact NFCC's Academic Dean's Office at
850.973.1603 or Bobby Scott, High School & College
Relations Office at 850.973.1605.
Lee Day
cont from Page 1A
including classics like the bounce house and gi-
ant slide, .to cool new ones like the water slide
,(weather, permitting) and jousting pits, the in-
flatable carnival will truly be fun for all ages.
Operator Michael Cofield and his family have
built an excellent reputation in the region and
are pleased to be taking part in the Centennial
Celebration of the "Little but Proud" town. Par-
epts will 'be pleased as well, not' just with the
quality of the rides, but also with the company's
stellar safety history and safety certifications.
Tickets may be purchased for one ride, or an
economical day-bracelet may be purchased at a
discount for only $15, giving the kid including
those 50-year-old kids out there unlimited rid-
ing throughout the day. There is one ride for the
teens that includes a "snap-back" bungee harness
where the riders try to get to the other end of the
inflatable without being sprung back to the start,
and much, much more. Of course, there will be
plenty of fun for the tots too, as there are several
inflatable rides where parents may accompany
the child. Vouchers for the discounted bracelet
may be purchased at Lee City Hall, located on
County Road 255 just north of US 90 in Lee.
Centennial Lee Day is a historic occasion,
and a tribute to the entire Madison County com-
munity. An essay and art contest with $2,000
worth of prizes, children's games that give
chances to win Xbox 360 game systems, and food
good enough to make a memory, are just the start.
Organizers thank all, in advance and, again,
urge everyone to call (850) 971-5867 to reserve a
booth or to purchase the discounted wristband
for the inflatable carnival.
Michael Curtis can be reached at
mnichael@greenepublishing.corn.
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MEn- Memories
It's A Geat Timeouglas For
It's A Great Time For
Home Maintenance
Your home is the largest investment you will
ever make, so you need to take care of it. The key to
preserving your investment is to inspect it at regu-
lar intervals and make small repairs before they be-
come expensive problems. With the milder weather
we are experiencing, spring is a great time to con-
duct a home inspection to identify and repair any
problems.
Extension Housing Specialists suggest you start
- withan exterior 'check and then move to the inside
of your home. It helps to have a checklist so you will
not forget any area. It may take a weekend to com-
plete the inspections and then tie up your time for
several weekends doing repair projects, but it is well
worth the effort when it'means your home stays in
good condition. '
t The following are recommendations to keep
your house, in top repair:
Check all weather stripping and caulking around
; windowsand doors, especially if you have air con-
,: ditioning.
Check the house for cracked or peeled paint; caulk
and repaint as necessary.
: Check for cracks or surface deterioration if you
have a concrete or block foundation. Consult a pro-
fessional if you have any leaking or severe crack-
ing.
Inspect your roof for missing or deteriorated shin-
gles.
Clean exterior and garage doors; refinish when
necessary.
Check seals on refrigerator and freezers; clean re-
frigerator coils. -
Clean the fireplace; leave the damper open for im-
t proved ventilation if your home is not air condi-
*- tioned.
Inspect ceiling for cracks, holes or loose tiles.
Look at the condition of appliance cords, exten-
sion cords, plugs and exposed wiring and replace
.-::.. them if there is any sign of wear. '
Check toilets for leaks, constant running or inade-
-quate flushing.
Check ductwork forgapsdinisulation and joints.
. Seal with foil tape.. -, .. .
Make a list of all repairs you need to make and.
complete one job at a time. Taking care of small re-
pairs now can prevent an expensive repair down the
road. Madison County Extension office has inspec-
tion charts available to assist you with home inspec-
tions, call for your copy
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Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportu-
- nity Affirmative Action Employer authorized to pro-
vide research, educational information and other
Services only to individuals and institutions that
function without regard to race, color, sex, age,
handicap or national origin.
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Memories aren't
they precious? Today, I
subsist on them most of
the*time almost 90 years
of them from the time
they first left their im-
print on my brain. I was
about two and. since
Mother was traveling
with a rich lady as her -
nanny, I stayed with my
grandmother and my 14 year old
uncle. Of course, they spoiled me
and I was a brat that is, until
Mother came back and, with her
peach tree switch, showed me I
was not the queen bee that I
thought I was! But I'll always re-
member Uncle Jack playing ball
with me in the front clay yard of
the big .white house -in 'Georgia
and how I loved Mama Beck -1 al-
ways called her Mama.
Time then seems to skip to
South Florida. I was three when
Mother came back' to Georgia
from the nanny position and took
me to Florida where she met Bob
Bembry I have rather dim memo-
ries of walking down the side-
walk with them in one of the
smaller towns there I can't re-
member which one but it was
probably Winter Haven, for his'
sister Mary lived there and we
visited often. One thing I remem-
ber about Aunt Mary' was that
she always asked, "What does
Aunt'Mary's baby want?" and my
answer was always "Butter bread,
Aunt Mary" She was such a sweet
person. She was married to Bar-
ney Fox and they had three sons -
J.D., Robert and Hubert (later
memories of the latter two was
when I was 11 and they stayed
with us for a while in Lee). By
that time, we were living about
where the Cherry'home is now
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in the .water with a dock
reaching out about ten
feet into the lake. Daddy
hired Jim Grice to help
him and Jim and his wife
moved in-with us and we
all lived the 'life of Riley'
Few expenses except gro-
ceries (and Mother kept
plenty of delicious food cooked), a
whole huge lake to play in com-
plete with alligators! When we
were swimming on the North side
we could hear them bellowing on
the east side! But they stayed in
their part and so did we.
And we had a Victrola the
one with the dog, with his ear
cocked to hear the music and the
two couples danced to it. They
also loved to play cards, but had to
do so sitting on the bed under
mosquito netting for the one
drawback to our idyllic life was
mosquitoes Before dusk they
would coverthe screen doors and,
of course, many got in as the
doors were opened and closed.
And there were silent movies
- I believe in hindsight they were
probably not as wonderful as my
memories of them were but on
Saturday we would'go into Apop-
ka and a highlight' of the week
would be watching the white-hat-
ted cowboys chase the black-hat-
ted bad guys.' They were also
sequels so you couldn't miss a Sat-
urday or you wouldn't know if
your hero won!
Well, I certainly can't cover
almost 90 years of Memories in
this one column but I can assure
you that, on the whole, my memo-
ries are mostly happy ones and I
enjoy them often. I hope you do
the same.
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and Robert, Hubert and I had lots
of china berry fights. China berry
trees were prevalent in this area.
J.D. was married then. I later
learned that Robert, the hand-
some one, died fairly young as
had Aunt Mary, but Hubert and I
were always close even though
the years following kept us sepa-
rated until he and his wife bought
a home in Jasper. I don't think
they were too happy there. Hubert
always thought of himself as
more Bernbry than Fox, but the
Bembrys of Hamilton, according
to him, didn't exactly take them
into the fold. Most of them had
doctors, lawyers, judges, sheriffs
and state patrol in their families
and, since Hubert had been very
well to do and a mayor in South
Florida, he didn't understand
why. Anyway, Hubert died last
year and I will miss him.
To go back in time to age
three, Mother married Bob Bem-
bry and I had a replacement for
the father I never knew, for my
parents split when I was only six
months old. Then Helen was born
when I was four. Of course, that
made a difference, for she was
Bob's first child. But he was a
good father, to me. From Eagle
Lake, we moved to Lake Ap6pka
where Daddy had the sole respon-
sibility of a whole orange grove
with a rent free house which liter-
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Apartments in reference to a
man trespassing after warn-
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Alexander made contact
with the suspect near one of
the buildings and asked him if
,he was aware of the trespass
warning against him.
Tony Bernard Wooten said
that he was aware and was just
passing through the area.
Alexander arrested
Wooten and took him to the
Madison County Jail.
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George Ronald Pinkard
March 25, 1949
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rye announce the arrival of a baby
boy, Wednesday, March 23, at 11 p.m. Weighing 8 lbs., 2 oz., in
the Madison County Hospital. Mother and baby are getting
along nicely.
Autos driven by Miss Dot Williams and Mrs. Ikey S. Bevan
collided on N. Range St. at an intersection Sunday afternoon.
No one was injured but:both cars were damaged somewhat.
Mrs. Lilla Wheeler, of High Point College, High Point, N.C.,
and Garland Wheeler, of the University of Florida in
Gainesville, are spending the spring holidays here, visiting
with their mother, Mrs. G.V Wheeler.
March' 2, 1959
* Mrs. Joe Peavy of Greenville was complimented with a
stork shower Tuesday evening at the Greenville Woman's Club,
given by three hostesses, Mrs. Bobby Brown, Mrs. J.R. Scarboro
and Mrs. Martha Sale. Forty guests enjoyed the delightful oc-
Scasion.
c Miss Frances Stewart of FSU was the weekend guest of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Lewis Stewart, and attended a pre-nup-.
tial tea in Jasper on Friday, honoring Miss Elizabeth Bradley,
who will marry James Teford Sullivan of Madison, on April 12.
Miss Stewart will be one of the wedding attendants.
Mr. and Mrs.' WT. Coody and Mrs. Billie Jean Coody are
spending the week in Orlando.
March 21, 1969
A beautiful new 2,500 square foot brick home has just been
completed in Whispering Pines Subdivision by Griffin Bishop.
The home is fully air-conditioned, hag three bedrooms, two
baths, and an enclosed, two-car garage., It also includes niany
large closets, wall-to-wall carpeting, double oven, beautiful cab-
inet work and latest appliances.
On Sunday, March 16, the 7 p.m. services completed Rev. E.
Snow's 45 years of serving as minister as a Methodist Minister.
Madison golfers playing in the annual Shamrock Invita-
tional Golf Tournament at the Capital City Country Club dur-
ing the weekend were Mrs. Kay Howerton, Mrs. Nettie Chason,'
Mrs. Marianne Beggs, Mrs. Mirl Sullivan and Mrs. Hazel Muss-
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George Ronald
Pinkard was born
March 23, 1954, in Madi-
son, to James Willie and
Ruby Odell Pinkard. He
died Wednesday, March
18, 2009, in Panama City,
after a short illness.
He was a dedicated
employee with 'Winn
Dixie Corporation for 35
years.
He is survived by his
wife, Wanda Tucker
Pinkard; five
children: Jennifer Carter
(Allen) of Naylor, Ga.,
Christina Foppe of Val-
dosta, Ga., Hugh Lane
(Jennifer) of Panama
City, Stephen Lane- (Sta-
cy) of Valdosta, and Les-
ley Carter (Ryan) of Fort
Walton Beach; three
grandchildren: Austen
and Cameron Carter of
Naylor, Ga., and Savana
Foppe of Valdosta; two
brothers: Herjo (Flo-
rence) of Live Oak and
Daniel (Sandra) of Pana-
ma City; six sisters: An-
nie Lou (Tom) Holton of
Madison, Mary (Otis)
Farr of Lake City,
Reather Luce of Cedar
Bluff, Ala., Margaret
(Danny) NeSmith of
Cedar Bluff, Ala., Muriel
(Don) Corbin of Madison,
and Pat (Gary) Williams
of Valdosta; and a host of
Lyles Leland Harper, of Woodman of the
age 94, died Sunday, World and a member of
March 15, 2009, in the Greenville Baptist
Greenville. Church.
Funeral services He is survived by
were held Tuesday, at 11 three sons, Mac Harper
a.m., at,Greenville Bap- (Beth) of Tallahassee,
tist Church with burial Bobby Harper (Kristie)
at Evergreen Cemetery -.of Sirmans, and Kenny
He was born June Harper (Wendy) of
15,1914, in Marion Coun- Greenville; son-in-law
ty, S.C., and moved to Ronnie. Scarboro of
Greenville in 1950, com- Greenville; 12 grandchil-
ing from Cornelia. Ga. dren; 17 great-grandehil-
He worked as a superin- dren; and two sisters,
March 23, 1979 tendent for .Plywood Mamie Owens of Mari-
Major John Garner, formerly of Madison, was the recent Mills and was a member on, S.C. and Gladys
recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal in recognition A -
df his accomplishments during the past three years. The medal 4 SCR PTION FOR N
was awarded in recognition of his service as the projects offi- '
* cer during his visit to the U.S. by members of the French Un-
derground in 1976 and Dutch Underground in 1978.
the Mr. and Mrs. Dannitte H. Mays, Jr., of Madison announce Danny Jackson, R.
the engagement of their daughter, Dana Marie Mays, to Thad Danny Jackson, RPh
Eugene Martin, both of Tallahassee. He is th'e nephew of Mrs. ackson'n D -o
Noble G. PryorofTallahassee.
Noe G. yr of Te 1308 SW Grand Street Greenville, FL
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nieces, nephews, friends
and co-workers.
His parents, one
brother and two sisters
preceded him in death.
The family received
friends at the Wilson Fu-
neral Home on Thursday
from 6-8 p.m.
A memorial service
will be held at 6 p.m., to-
day, at the Beggs Funeral
Home in Madison.
In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that
donations be made to the
Midway Baptist Church
Building Fund, 338 S.E.
Midway Church Rd.,
Lee, FL 32059, in memo-
ry of George Pinkard.
Fudger of Sumpter, S.C.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mary
Harper; daughter, Nancy
Scarboro, and son, Joey
Harper.'
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March 16-April 1
The NFCC Art Department invites the
public to its current exhibit entitled "Par-
ticular Ambiguity" on display at the NFCC
Art Gallery (Bldg., 9). The exhibit, open
March 16-April 13, features photographs
and paintings by artists Geoff Delanoy,
Dawn Roe and, Gabriella Soraci. 'Gallery
hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The Gallery rill be closed March
23-27, due to NFCC Spring Break. For more
information, call (850) 973-1642, e-mail bar-
denl@nfcc.edu or visit www.nfcc.edu
(search word: Art).'
March 20
Stephen Robinson, classical guitarist,
will performance at the Monticello Opera
House Friday, March 20. Doors open at 7:30
p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is
$12' for adults and $10 for Opera House
members. For more information, call 997-
4242.
March 21
The Senior Citizens Council of Madi-
son board of directors is sponsoring a
Celebrity Night Fundraiser at Yogi Bear's
Jellystone Park, starting at 6 p.m., Satur-
day, March 21. A donation of $20 each is re-
quested. Various elected 'officials and
community leaders will attend, dressed as
stars from the past. Dinner will be served.
Tickets can be purchased from board mem-
bers or from the Senior Center on 486 SW
Ruthledge St. For more information, call
(850) 973-2006..
March 21
Join the town of White Springs for the
,Wild Azalea Festival, March 21, 9 a.m.-4.
-p.m. There will be fun for the whole family,
Including falconry and original works, by
the Florida Highwaymen. For more infor-
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mation, call 397-4461 or 397-2310. -
March 21
The Monticello Opera House presents
its Spring Fling Dance, featuring the
Chaotics and 19 South, Saturday, March 21.
Tickets are $10 for advance purchase or $12
at the door. Doors and cash bar open at 6:30
p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. For more infor-
mation, call 997-4242.
March 21
The New Home Baptist Church will
host "Revival Blast Fun Day" on Saturday,
March 21. The event will include a cookout,
games and fun for all ages. The Fun Day
will begin at 4 p.m. and last until all activi-I
ties are completed. The community is invit-
ed. The church is located at 1100 SW
Moseley Hall Rd. (Hwy. 360). For more'in-
formation, please call the church 'at 973-
4965.
March 21 & 22
The South Georgia Blazers are hosting
an 8U, 10U, .12U & 13U baseball tournament
(Madison County Blazer Bash) at the Madi-
sornRecreation Park, March 21-22. This will
be a tournament to help the South Georgia
Blazers 12U team fulfill a dream to play in
New York at the Cooperstown Dreams Park.
Those who would like to play in this tour-
nament should call or email Jim Goodson',
at (229) 560-9285 or econ911@yahoo.com.
March 21 & 22
Join nature photographer and instruc-
tor John Reed at Okefenokee National -
Wildlife Refuge to learn how to take great
nature photographs at one of the nation's
most unique natural ecosystems-the Oke-
fenokee Swamp. The workshop will be held
Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
and Sunday, March 22, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Participants should be familiar with all of
their camera controls & settings and must
provide their own camera and equipment
for the workshop. Pre-registration is re-
quired and there are limited space avail-
able, so register early Cost is $35 if paid by
March 7, $40 after March 7, or $50 if paid at
the door. The $5 refuge entrance fee is not
included in the registration fee. To register
and for more information, contact the visi-
tor center at (912) 496-7836.
March 22-25
The 'New Home Church on 1100 SW
Moseley Hall Rd. (Hwy. 360) will have Dr.
Ferrell Morris, pastor of First Baptist
Church, as their revival speaker. The theme
for the revival is "Refreshing Our Souls."
The revival is scheduled for Sunday, March
22, through Wednesday, March 25. The re-'
vival meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Sun-
day and 7 p.m., Monday through
Wednesday For more information, please
call the church at 973-4965.
March 26
"America's Favorite Gospel Quartet,
the Dixie Echoes,, will be in concert on,
Thursday, March 26, at Bible Deliverance
Church ifiMadison, starting at 7 p.m. A $7 '
donation is requested at the door. A free-
will offering will be received during the
concertt" For more information, please 6all
(850) 464-0114 or (904) 4.72-7865 or visit
www.northfloridaconcerts.com.
March 28
Starting at 2:30, join the Town of Lee in
celebrating thp signing of its incorporation
with a re-enactment of the historic day in
'1909. Food and entertainment will be plen-
tiful, with the Lee VFD holding another of '
its now-famous fish fries. The real thrill of
the day, however, comes at sundown, as, a
full firework show will be held at lovely
Lake Brittany. Lee City Hall is located on
CR 255, just north of US 90.
March 29
'Sirmans Baptist Church will hold
their homecoming with special guest
speaker Dr. Jerry Windsor, March 29. Wind-
sor is retired from the Baptist College of
Florida in Graceville and is also the execu-
tive secretary of the Florida Baptist Soci-
ety There will also be special singing and
dinner on the grounds following the ser-
vice. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m.
March 31
Barrage-a high-octane fiddle-fest that
features an international, multi-talented
cast performing an eclectic mix of music,
song and dance-will perform Tuesday,
March 31, at Van H. Priest Auditorium on
the NFCC campus. The doors open at 6:30
p.m.; the concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets
are $12 for adults and $6 for NFCC students
and children age 12 and under. For more in-
formation, call 973-1653, e-mail: Artist-
Series@nfcc.edu or visit www.nfcc.edu
(search word Artist Series).
April 4
The Sons of the American Legion Post
224 announce the Spring Gobbler guided
turkey hunt, at Running M. Ranch, in Cher-
ry Lake. The hunt will take place on April 4.
For more information, call 929-2953.
April 4
Come and celebrate 'the annual ,cele-
bration of Lee Day. This Lee Day has all the
fun of years past with so many extras in
recognition of the 100th birthday of the
"Little but Proud" town. Starting at 9 a.m.
and running until afternoon, this Lee Day
will definitely be fun for the whole family.
For vendor or program information, call
(850) 971-5867.
Madison Academy
P.O. Box 690,-2812 W. US 90, Madison, FL 32341
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Email: madacad@madisonacademy.org www.madisonacademy.org
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Dedicated to Excellence in Education- 3K-8th Grade
Fully Accredited by the FCIS
Phonics Reading Program
Small Classes
Dedicated Teachers
Daily Bible Devotions
Financial Aid Scholarships
Comprehensive Math Program
Upper Grades Spors Programs
Baseball, Soccer, Softball. Golf. Cheerleading
Art. Music, Computer, Piano Lessons,
and Physical Education Classes
SMART Boards In Classrooms
Madison Academy admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to
all the rights, privileges, programs,.and activities made available to students at the
school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic ori-
gin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship
program, and other school-administered programs.
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2009 academic school year.
Mrs. Janna Barrs, Head of School
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Rotary Introdued To Four Freedoms Trail
By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
With special thanks to Lee FerDon "
Madison County has a new recreational trail that runs from the town of
Hanson to the Withlacoochee River at the Florida-Georgia border. The Four
Freedoms Trail was constructed as a joint effort between the County, Suwannee.
River Water Management District, the Office of Greenways and Trails and the
Florida Department of Transportation. As a result, the Trail was created with-
out using any of Madison County's ad valorem tax dollars. People can enjoy
walking, biking and horseback riding along the paved trail, which provides cov-
ered rest areas along the way.
During the regular monthly meeting of the Madison Rotary Club held on
Wednesday, Feb. 18, guest speakers: Allen Cherry, County Coordinator; Jeanne
Bass, County Planning & Zoning; and Sherilyn Pickles, County Office Adminis-
trator, shared the microphone, ,providing a variety of interesting updates, in-
cluding the "Rails to Trails" project that features the Four Freedoms Trail. It
was also pointed out that a map of the project could be found on the Internet at
www.madisoncountyfl.com in the Recreation Department section.
Photos Submitted by Lee FerDon
Above: Madison Rotary
Club President Alston Kelley is
pleased to present the North
Florida Livestock Show a check
for $200. Pictured left to right:
Alston Kelley, Ople Peavy, Sun-
ni Mays, Jacob Moore and Lane
Peavy.
Left: Allen Cherry, Jeanne
Bass and Sherilyn Pickles Im-
pressed the Madison Rotary
Club with a variety of county
..updates, including details of
the Four Freedoms TraiL.
Among other business, Opie Peavy and three very special guests from me
Madison 4-H Livestock Club received a club donation of $200 for the North
Florida Livestock Show. The special guests were Sunni Mays, Jacob Moore, and
Lane Peavy, all of whom were appreciative of the generous donation to the an-
nual livestock showcase.
The Madison Rotary Club meets weekly at St. Vincent's fellowship hall.
Those seeking membership or program information may call Jim Catron at
(850) 673-8201.
Michael Curtis can be reached at michaeligreenepublishing.com.
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Woman's Club Features Craft EATHER
And Community Champions
By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The March 12 month-
ly meeting of the Madi-
son Woman's Club began
with the usual introduc-
'tions and warm invita-
:tion to enjoy' the lovely
'lunch buffet. In, this in-
stance, the other cust6m-
ary feature -' he *
'invocation performed by
Florida Smith was'Ian -
event unto itself. Told as
a story about the death of
a son and his wealthy fa-
ther's estate being auc-
tioned, the spiritual
message was so captivat-
ing that .many in atten-
'dance were literally
moved to tears.
As 'the meeting
moved forward, two sets
of guests were ihtro- .
diced. The 'first were ...
from 'Madison County
MemorialHospital. Vicki B
Howerton arid Tammy
Stevens came to discuss a .
few new developments at
the hospital, including L
t'he addition of several
new physicians. A
One of these physi-
clans, Dr. Shayla Gray, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, March 12,
also addressed the group,
expressing her pleasure Featured speakers at the March 12 meeting of the Madison Woman's Club included guests from
at being part of the Madi- Madison County Memorial Hospital and Big Bend Hospice. Pictured left to right: Tammy Stevens, Sha
son medical community Gray, Inda Tinney (who hosted the speakers), Kathy Bass and Michelle Brantley.
She also noted her work
as being part of a larger' considerable applause.
spiritual purpose, Which There was also great
the ladies found impres- praise for three club
2009
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sive and inspiring. members, who had re-
Inspirational was ceived blue ribbons, in-
certainly a quality fqr, cluding the Best in Show, ,
,^ef,^ organization'1 in the Arts and Craft' .-
p ditlied,; which as r s th
Big Bend Hospice. Two of district conference. B.J.
their key Madison Coun- Curtis and Karla Rooks
ty representatives: Kathy both received blue rib- I i
Bass, director of medical- bons, with the Best in. .
marketing, and Michelle Show going to. Carolyn "
Brantley, community re- Edwards. '- '
lations director, spoke in Utilizing the lost art
turn on the hospice, ser- of tatting a crochet ,
vices, putting additional style with such delicate W -
emphasis on the relation- intricacies that even
ship orientation of the small doilies take a year
company. to produce Edwards
Each shared several wowed the judges, being
heartfelt stories that :il- awarded the top prize
lustrated why Big Bend among 73 entrants. Her
'Hospice has such an in- work will now be entered
credible reputation into the state competi-
throughout the region. tion scheduled for the Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, March 12, 2009
We "share the jour- weekend of April 17. All Three Madison Woman's Club members received blue ribbons, including
ney" Brantley noted. The wished her good luck is" Best in Show, at district conference last month. Pictured left to right: Karla
discussions concluded to the meeting closed. Rooks, Carolyn Edwards (Best in Show) and B.J. Curtis
Madison's Lawson Wins Farm Bureau Award t
Nearly 100 local
County Farm Bureau As-
sistants from all over the
State 'of Florida recently
attended an Annual Ad-'
ministrative Assistant
Training Conference,
which was held in Ocala.
The conference is held
each year to update local
Insurance and Federa-
tion Assistants on new
and innovative methods
of handling Farm Bu-
reau Insurance. Also on
the agenda for the confer-
ence is an Awards. Pro-
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this Award. She was
competing with Assis-
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State of Florida. Lindsey
won a nice CASH prize
for her efforts in working
for the. Madison County
Farm Bureau. In the
past, Lindsey has won
several awards, (2006)
State Award, (2004 and
2007) 1st Runner Up.
.These ladies also had
a training session dealing
with bookkeeping proce-
dures and handling IRS
tax forms along with In-
surance and Federation
matters.
Lindsey has worked
with Madison County
Farm Bureau for the past
nine years.:, She stated
that she enjoys working
for the most important
farm organiZation in the
country and state. If you
would like to know more
about becoming a Farm
Bureau Member, please
call your local office, or
stop by and someone will
be happy to assist you.
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The Madison County
Memorial Hospital staff
spent Friday, March 13,
raising money for Relay
for Life. In an effort to
raise money, the hospital
hosted "Dress Down For
'Cancer," allowing each
faculty member to pay $5
to dress down for the day
During lunch, hot
dog dinners were sold
for $5 from the front
lawn of the Hospital An-
nex building, from 11-1
p.m. With both fundrhis-
ers, -the hospital staff
In order for any
fundraiser to be success-
ful, a lot of hard work
.and effort must be put
into 'it. Volunteering
their service to serve the
dinners were: Sandy
Fletcher, Janet Zygar-
lowski (also provided
cole slaw), Tori Woods,
Kim Hughes, Vera
Watkins, Carolyn Tuten,
Barbara 'Johnson,
Kelsey McGriff andPam
Richter. On hand to help
deliver were Pat Raines
and Barbara Johnson;
Patrick Halfhill did a
great job cooking the
food.
Each department
has a goal of raising at
least $5 per person for
Rlelay For Life. For more
information' on these
fundraisers, please call
Vicki Howerton at (850)
973-2271, Ext. 1966.
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Happenings
At Madison First.
Baptist Churchi k -
By Kristin Finney
"He makes me lie down in green pastures, He
leads me beside quite waters, He restores my soul."
Sunday morning service began with Leanne
Wakefield singing, "In the Presence of the King."
Bill Brown then followed with the offertory prayer.
| Following the offering, the worship choir sang, "The
Cross Says Come."
Pastor Ferrell's message came from John 10. He
preached of how God is our shepherd. He leads us
where we need to go to survive. He cares for us as if
7 we .were His sheep. Jesus is the only door to Heaven;
He is the only one who can lead us in the correct
path. The Devil is also in our lives, 'but all he will
ever do is kill, steal or destroy the life we lead. Our
only hope to reaching the ultimate joy is to believe
and follow Christ, our shepherd.
Upcoming events at our church are as follows:
The Youth group is planning another trip to Mission
Lab New' Orleans over Spring Break. If you are in-
terested,-please contact Elias Paulk. Madison First:.,,
Baptist's Homecoming Celebration has been sched-,
uled for April 19, at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It will be held in
the 1898 sanctuary.,
We wouldlike toinvite you tojoin us for our ser-
vices! Our worship schedule is as follows: Sunday .A
-school, 10-11 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 11;
a.m.-noon. Sunday evening worship, 6-7 p.m., fol-
lowed by youth dinner and fellowship until 8 p.m.
Wednesday evening
S Our prayers this week are given to all of Madi-:
son. We all have special needs in our lives. Some of
us may be feeling down or hopeless; others may be:'
confused or lost. Whatever our situations are, God is:
beside us. He is an eternal friend who never turns '
His back on you. His love for us is the strongest love
of all! The joy of knowing Him as our personal Lord-
and Savior is the greatest joy we will ever experi-
ence.
We would also like to pray for all of Madison
County High School seniors. College is anew expe- -
rience and is coming very quickly. Eighty-85 percent
of college students lose their faithfulness toward the
church during their college careers. America has
become the fifth leading "lost" country in the world!
Our prayers are extended to you in hopes that
you will continue to believe in the love of Christ!
'.God'bless!
March 21: New Home Baptist Church will.host
Revival Blast'Fun Day" on Saturday, March 21. The
event will include a cookout, games and fun for all
ages. The Fun Day will begin at 4 p.m. and last until
all activities are completed. The community is
invited. The church is located at 1100 SW Moseley
Hall Rd.-(Hwy 360). For more information, please
call the church at.973-4965.
March 22-25: New Home Baptist Church on
1100 SW Moseley Hall 'Rd. (Hwy. 360) will have Dr.'
Ferrell Morris, pastor of First Baptist Church, as
their revival speaker. The theme for the revival is
"Refreshing Our Souls." The revival is scheduled for
Sunday, March 22, through Wednesday, March 25.
The revival meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday
and 7 p.m., Monday through' Wednesday. For more
information, please call the church at 973-4965.
March 26: "America's Favorite Gospel Quartet,
the Dixie Echoes, will be in concert on Thursday,
March 26, at Bible Deliverance Church in Madison,
starting at 7 p.m. A $7 donation is requested at the -
door. A free-will offering will be received during the
concert." For more information, please call (850) 464-
0114 or (904) 472-7865 or visit www.northflorida
concerts.com.
April 5: Lee Worship Center Church, located on
Magnolia Dr. in Lee, will begin having services
again on April 5. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles R.
Lasseter invite everyone to come for some great
preaching and singing. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and
morning worship at 11. For more information,
please call (850),971-4135.
Midway Church Of God 7.,
Announces Altar Rush 2009 A,
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Midway Church of God will present Altar
Rush 2009, beginning Monday evening, March
23, and ending Friday evening, March 27.
Bishop Mike Carson, Jr., is the pastor of
Lafayette Church of God, located just north of
Nashville, Tenn.
Bishop Carson is in tremendous demand
as an exciting international revivalist. He has
appeared as a guest speaker on TBN, Dove
Channel, Lamb's Broadcasting, as well as his
own TV and radio broadcast.
Bishop Carson has served as the state
evangelist for the Church of God in Ten-
nessee, and currently serves as chairman of
the Evangelism and Home Mission Board for
the Church of God in Tennessee.
This will be Carson's fifth year coming as
an evangelist to Midway Church of God. The
congregation, young and old alike, enjoy his
wit and his compelling presentation of the
gospel message.
Three young men, collectively known as A
Reason to Believe, will accompany Mike Car-
son to Lee. According to the band's Web site,
www.areasontobelievemusic.com:
"Reigning from their stomping grounds of
Live Oak, and presently residing in Lafayette,
Tenn., A Reason To Believe blends an array of
country, blues, jazz and rock music in creating
their signature, pop rock sound.
"Embarking upon their musical journey
as a youth group band, Richard Banks (lead
vocals/guitar), Justin Underwood (drummer),
and Kevin Szortyka (bass) have been playing
together for the past three years. Influenced
by God, as well as various industry artists,
who include Matchbox 20, Dave Mathews
Band and John Mayer, A Reason to Believe re-
leased their debut EP January 2008. Here
Comes the Rain was produced by Ken
Michaels as a seven-track compilation in Live
Oak."
Everyone is encouraged to attend and in-
vite friends to Altar Rush 2009 at Midway
Church of God in Lee. Services begin at 7 p.m.
each evening, March 23-27.
Midway Church of God is located at 2485
SE Midway Church Rd., just off CR 255, south
of I-10, Lee exit, or just off Hwy. 53, south of I-
10, Madison exit.
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Greene Publishing Congratulates AII
Of The Mfiss Laee Pageant
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Kendall Odom, left, won the Baby Belle category. Nevaeh Krueger, center,
was first runner-up and Miss Photogenic, and Rachel Blesy, right, was second
runner-up. They are pictured with their fathers.
1Winners!
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Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Lilly Premlorel, left, was crowned Tiny Princess and Miss Photogenic during
the Miss Lee Pageant. She is pictured with her mother, Dolly. Sienna Guillen, right,
first runner-up in the Tiny Princess division, is also pictured with her mother.
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by
Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Tiny Prince Braxton
Blesy is pictured with his
father. Braxton was also
awarded the Mr. Photo-
genic award.
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Kelsie Thompson, left, was named Princess in the Miss Lee Pageant. Callie
Knight, center, was first runner-up and Miss Photogenic, and Hannah Kervin,
right, was second runner-up.
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Angelina Quintana, left, was crowned Junior Little .Miss and Miss Photo-
genic, Caibre Johnson, center, was first runner-up and Brianna Thompson, right,
was second runner-up,
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Amber Reed was crowned Little Miss Lee. Pictured from left to right: Amber
Reed; Emmolyn Terry, first runner-up and Miss Photogenic; Karissa Kervin, second
runner-up; Haley Phillips, third runner-up; and Emily bishop, fourth runner-up.)
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Celina Quintana, far left, was crowned Pre-Teen Miss Lee and Miss Photo-
genic. Pictured from left to right: Celina Quintana; Kelsey Odom, first runner-up;
Amanda Miller, second runner-up; and Casey Hooker, third runner-up.
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Elaine Terry, Teen Miss Lee and Miss Photogenic, far left, is pictured with, from
left: Kaylyn Fox, first runner-up and the "People's Choice" award; Jodi Phillips,
second runner-up and Miss Congeniality; and Kandace Odom, third runner-up. ,
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photos by Emerald Greene, March 14, 2009
Above: Ashlyn Welch, 2008 Teen Miss Lee, far left, crowns Elaine Terry and
Nicole Davis, far right, 2008 Pre-Teen Miss Lee crowns this year's Pre-Teen Celi-
na Quintana. Photo at right: Terry and Quintana are all smiles as the 2009 winners.
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MCHD Tobacco Prevention Showcases Tobacco Free Florida Week
By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Tobacco Free Flori-
da Week, which ran this
year from Feb. 27 to
March 7, is dedicated to
raising awareness about
the dire consequences of
tobacco use, and to pro-
mote a tobacco free
lifestyle through person-
al pledges to be tobacco
free. The Madison Coun-
ty Health Department
Tobacco Prevention 'pro-
gram, headed up by
Doug Freer and Tyuan-
na McCall, facilitated
and praised those who
signed pledges, as well
as thanking school staff
that participated in the.
event.
Pinetta, Greenville
and Lee Elementary
Schools, in addition to
the Excel School and the
Central School, hosted
the prevention special-
ists who set up informa-
tion tables in' the
cafeteria that informed
students about the ad-
verse health impact of
tobacco, offering strong
Support to remain tobac-
co free. Many students
then decided to take per-
sonal pledge to remain
- tobacco free for life. Lat-
er, names were drawn-
from. among the pledges
and those students were
awarded a tobacco
themed storybook with a
matching T-shirt.,
Curriculum Coordi-
nator Lynne Sapp was
particularly instrumen-
tal in coordinating these
important activities at
the Central School,
where two FSU nursing
students also participat-
ed, conducting four to-
bacco awareness
presentations for. sev-
enth graders during the
afternoon following
FCAT testing. The stu-
dents were enthusiastic
and very involved, join-
ing open discussion with
many pertinent ques-
tions.
Central- School staff
also coordinated with
several high school stu-
dents' to record a mes-
sage for morning,
announcements, declar-
ing their choice to be to-
bacco free and
encouraging the all stu-
dents to do the
same., The Central
School also kicked off
their SWAT program,
'Students Working
Against Tobacco, with
over 70 students signing
up. SWAT is the state's
most successful youth
prevention program and
is designed:for students
to take an active role in
combating the destruc-
tive effects of tobacco, as
it draws attention to the
vast manipulation of the
tobacco industry.
In total, 469 pledges
were signed by Madison
residents, with many
Photo Submitted
The three winners from the pledge drawing at
Greenville Elementary School, pictured left to right,
are Rosalyn Livingston, Jaylon Rucker and Vincenta
Mitchell.
Ii9 iBed 1Hospice
L nches Easm Access
S Phone Number
Big Bend Hospice CEO Carla Braveman an-
nounced the creatiofiof a new 800 telephone
uiW .,"n or ta.io ke it easier to contact
Big ndlospice., Now, by dialing
i l-8OO QM i(E, you will:,have im-
rideat1 acessP'to.Big Bend Hospice
e." T impportande of people be-
.11 ing able to; have an easy-to-remem-
.ber telephone .number-so that
they can-have questions answered
or request a free.confidential home
visit-is critical," said Braveman.
"We are committed to making ac,
cess to our hospice care and ser-
vices easy and effortless," she
added.
Launched this month, theinew
800 number will connect callers
with a trained hospice professional
24 hours a day when dialed from
anywhere within the eight-county
area served by Big Bend Hospice.
"Now, instead of trying-to remem-
ber a -phone number or scrambling
through the phone bobk, the com-
munity has just one easy number
*to remember: 1-800-HOSPICE," said
Carol Katz, RN, the Big Bend Hos-
pice team leader in Madison Coun-
HND ty. "When someone is dealing with
a crisis and needs hospice informa-
V tion, help will be an easy phone call
away!"
Big Bend Hospice has served
Madison County for over 25 years.
They provide health care, emotion-
al and spiritual support, and grief
counseling to those who are facing
a life-limiting illness. Their focus is
on living without pain and symp-
toms, and living each day to the
fullest. Jf you would like to see if
Big Bend Hospice can help you or someone you
care about, call 1-800-HOSPICE (1-800-467-7423) to-
day to schedule a free confidential visit.
more being informed
about the dangers of to -
bacco use. In the end,
students were extremely,
inquisitive, many ex-
pressing concern for
loved ones who use to- :- Ce
bacco, seeking methods i a
to talk to them about
their habit.
For more informa-
tion on free resources
that are available locally,
and to help quit a tobac-
co habit, please call the
Madison County Health. .-.
Department at 973-5000, .',.
Ext. 119.'."Pioto Submitted
Michael Curtis can
be reached at michael@ Madison County Central School students learn about the hazards of tobacco
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The florida Department Of Health Recognizes
February And March As "Healthy Floridians
Months" To Promote Active Lifestyles
lifestyles. are less likely
to develop heart disease,
cancer, stroke, chronic
lung disease and dia-
betes, accounting for 62
percent of all deaths in
Florida in 2007.'
This is the sixth
year that county health
departments and their
partners will have the
opportunity to highlight
the variety of opportuni-
ties available in their
communities that pro-
mote healthy lifestyles.
For the past five years,
DOH has promoted
healthy lifestyles
through "Step Up, Flori-
da!", which has been re-
named to "Healthy
Floridians Months" to
align with the recom-
mendations of the Gov-
ernor's Council on!
Physical Fitness.
Floridians are fortu-
hate to have a climate
conducive to engaging in
physical activity 'year
round For specific
events in your area,
please contact a local
county, health depart-
ment. .
For more informa-
tion regarding this
event, please contact
Anne Robinson at the
Madison County Health
Department at (850) 973-
5000, Ext, 153.
The Florida Depart-
ment of Health pro-
motes, protects and
improves the health of
all people in Florida. For.
more information about
Department of Health
programs, including the
Bureau of Chronic Dis-
ease Prevention and
Health Promotion, visit
www.doh.state.fl.us. For
detailed statistics, visit
The Florida Depart-
ment of Health an-
nounces the kickoff of
"Healthy Floridians
Months" to promote
physical activity and
healthy nutrition for
Floridians of all ages
and abilities. County
health departments,
state and local partners,
schools and worksites
will host events through-
out February and March
to bring attention to the
critical need for all
Floridians to maintain a
healthy and active
lifestyle. -
The Madison, Coun-
ty Health Department
will be hosting an event
at the Four Freedoms,
Park on Friday, March
20, between noon and 2
p.m. This event will
showcase physical activ-
ities and nutritional in-
formation booths.
Angela Culpepper
will give a presentation
about making healthy;
lifestyle choices and
warm-up activities with
Alicia Waller. Attendees
should bring their walk-
ing shoes for a walk
around Lake Frances.
"The risks of obesi-
ty and other chronic dis-
eases can be 'reduced
with regular physical ac-
tivity and a healthy
diet," said State Surgeon
General Ana M. Via-
monte Ros, M.D., M.P.H.
"Citizens with healthy
Florida's Com'munity
Health Assessment Re-
source Tool Set at
www.floridacharts.com.
To learn more about the
Governor's Council on
Physical Fitness, visit
www. healthyfloridians
.com.
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Information, cookbooks, calendars and services will be provided.
Glucometers and strips are free with prescription.
MARCH 24, 2009. 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Madison County Health Department, 218 SW Third Ave. Madison.
Healthy Floridians Day
On our Wyay to Healthy Living!
It is time for everyone to get active and get
healthy by taking advantage of the great
physical activity opportunities at the
Four Freedoms Park on ,
March 20, 2008 ,
c 12:00 pm 2:00 pm-
WANTED... ANYONE WHO
can walk, bike, run, rollerblade, or do any other
type of physical activity as we "Just Move"
throughout Madison County.
To sign up, individuals or groups, contact
Madison County Health Department at
(850) 973-5000 ext 153
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John C. McGehee:
Politician And Wealthy Man
By Alfa Hunt
Greene Publishing,. Inc.
The first. sale' of land in what
would become known as Madison
County took' place July 22,: 1825, to
John Taylor. Although Taylor was the
first man to purchase land in the area,
he was not the first settler. .
Land sales began to pick up as the
years passed, but 1830 was the banner,
year for land sales. In that year alone,
there were 7,580 acres sold to more
than 20 individuals. Among these mpn
was'John C. McGehee, a man who had
formerly lived in South Carolina and
had migrated to the area shortly be-
fore his first land purchase along Belt
lamy Rd."
Over the years, McGehee would
continue to buy small pieces of land
.within Madison County and establish
his plantations. Eventually, by the out-.
break of the War Between the States,'
McGehee's total acreage within coun-
ty lines was 3,000.
Apart from his agricultural inter-
est, McGehee was also a shareholder
with the Union Bank of Tallahassee.
Unfortunately, the bank collapsed not
long afterward. ,
As M' Gehee's wealth increased,
he and his wife decided to build a
home that better suited their "station
,in life.". McGehee wrote to Baltimore
Technical College and asked them to
recommend an architect who ,would
carry out his ideas for building a new
home..
: ,.The college recommend William
Archer Hammerly, who was a gradu-
ate of -the institution. Hammerly had
previously built a mansion in Savan-
nah, Ga., for John Brown Gordon, fa-
ther of Juliette Gordon Lowe, the
founder of the.Girl Scouts of America.
Hammerly accepted Ithe commis-
sion to build McGehee's home and
'came to Madison County.. McGehee
'and Hammerly planned and built a
large mansion in the Moseley Hall
area, near where the old Federal Rd.
leaves CR 360.
There is no reliable description of
the mansion to be found today, but it is
known that the mantels, as well as the
steps in the home, were made of mar-
ble. The home only housed the finest
furniture, china and silverware. A
two-acre garden was planted alongside
the home.
It took more than a year to build
and furnish the home, but when it was
completed. McGehee named it
"'Chuleota," which is an Indian word-
Smeaning "Pine Hill." '
The. shocking story ,regarding
move-in day is as follows: It is said that
Aug. 2, 1858, the day for the McGehee
family to move in, Mrs. McGehee en-
tered the front door, looked around the
home, and said, "I'm as near Heaven
as I'llever be!" Right after she had spo-
ken these words, Mrs. McGehee, sud-
denly collapsed and died of unknown
causes.
McGehee had no children of his
own to share the home, but he did take
in .the children of his brother, Wiley
Scott McGehee. He also shared the
home with his brother-in-law, Albert.
Dozier. Nothing is left of the home to-
day, but a grouping of trees marks its
former loca-
tion. I .
McGehee
became the
wealth iest t
man' in Madi-
son :, County,
and because of
)it,' he became .
involved in the
well-being and, "
development
of the area. .
In 1839,
shortly after
the eruption of
the Second
Seminole War,
McGehee and
several other
leading figures
in the county, 4
decided to
take action
against the In-
dian raids on ) "
their homes. o JO C.
Florida President of
Gov. Richard ecesion
Keith \ Call Secession
wrote to Col, William' Davenport, who
was stationed in St. Marks. His letter
entailed a detailed report of a recent.
murder of an entire family on the east
side of the Aucilla River, though the
family was unnamed. The governor
suggested to ,Col. Davenport that he
station a company of men midway be-
tween San Pedro and the Aucilla River.,
It wasn't long after the arrival of
Gov.' Call's letter that Col. Davenport
received another letter. Thi's time, it
was from Capt. William Hoffman, who
reported one man near Sandy. Ford
had been murdered arid, several others
had been severely injured.
Davenport immediately assigned
'A" Company to the area between San
Pedro. and the Aucilla River. He also
repositioned "F", Company 'midway
between Charles Ferry and San Pedro.
However, over the next few
months, settlers' lifted spirits fell be-
cause military support died away. In-
dian raids continued and led to the
murder of several other individuals.
July 1839; Col. Green forwarded a
petition from 33 of the leading settlers
in Madison County to Col. Davenport.
The petition stated the settlers were
tired of the "hostile attacks of, the In-
dians," and, because of the recent'
murder of William Chaires, they no
longer held the hope of peace and se-
curity in the area.
William Chaires and his entire
family had been killed in Jefferson
? County, July'
13, 1839. The
petition went
on to say that
Col. Green
would relocate
Capt. Bradley
to another lo-
cation, where
they would
better protect',
the settle-
Smerits. The pe-
tition was*
-signed by all
33. men, in-
cluding. John'
McGehee.
It wasn't
until -April
1840 that the,
natives re-
treated to the
Everglades.
McGehee
was hiot only
MCG1HF, an 'avid politi-
the Florida cal man in
Convent.ipn M a d i s o. n,
County, but
for the state, as well. In May 1837, an
election was held in order to decide
whether Florida would :become the
next state. The majority of the vote
taken that day was in favor of' 'state-
hood at 1,005 votes. Both East.and West'
Florida were against the idea of be-
coming a state, but it was Middle
Florida that was able to provide the
necessary votes Which' led to Florida
joining the United States.
'Counties in Middle Florida con-.
trolled the politics of the territory In
-late 1838, a convention was held to
write out the first state constitution at
the. boom- town of St. Joseph. (St.
Joseph was later destroyed by a com-
bination of yellow fever and a tidal
wave caused by hurricane winds.)
The Madison County official represen-
tative at this convention was McGe-
hee.
All copies of this first state con-
stitution were lost until the early
1980s. William Galpin of Fernandina
Beach happened to be going through
some old papers that had been passed
down through his family and found
what historians call a clerk's copy of
the first state constitution.
Galpin's grandfather was the hus-
band of McGehee's adopted daughter.
It would seem that Galpin's grandpar-
ents had come into possession of this
copy shortly before they had moved
from Madison in the 1870s. It is be-
lieved that McGehee came into posses-
sion of this copy in 1861 when he was
president of the Secession Convention
of Florida.
'As the years passed, McGehee's
influence and fortune continued "to
grow. By 1860, he was both the most
well-known politician and the wealthi-
est man in Madison County. He served
as the county judge at one point arid
represented the county during the
first Constitutional Convention,
It was well known that McGehe,e
was a strong advocate for state's
.rights. He served an apprenticeship in
the law office of John C. Calhoun, who
made the phrase, "Equality in the
Union or Independence Out of It," 'so
popular.
'Because of his acquaintance with
Calhoun, McGehee favored the idea of
secession, from the Union. As: a
wealthy slave owner, McGehee also be-
come involved with the Southern
Rights Association, which was an or-
ganization that. opposed any federal
interference with the rights of the
States.' ,
After the election of Lincoln 'iM
1860, Gov. Perry of Florida held a con-
vention to consider secession for the
state. Madison County. representatives
at this meeting were McGehee aid
A.J. Lee. When the vote was cast for se-
cession during the convention, McGe-
hee was elected to be the permanent
,chairman of the Secession Conven-
tion, which ended up voting 62 to 7 to
take Florida out of the Union. McGe-
hee telegraphed his home county,
where the news of the decision was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm.
Not much is known about McGe-
hee's part in the Civil :War, but after
1865, McGehee became involved in
railroad construction until his death
in 1881.
McGehee was buried in Oakland
Cemetery, with only a few lines on his
gravestone. A Florida historic mark-
er, which states a few facts about his
life, has been erected close to his
gravesite.
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Florida Wildfire Danger Alert
By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Florida is experiencing twice the
wildfire activity of a year ago and the
danger is increasing every day, accord-
ing to Florida Agriculture and Con-
sumer Services. Residents are urged
to do their part to prevent wildfires by
avoiding any unnecessary outdoor
burning. They should also check with
their local Division of Forestry office
or county government to determine if
there is a local burn ban in effect.
A lack of substantial rainfall, es-
pecially in Central and South Florida,
coupled with recent freezes through-
out the state, has left Florida's vegeta-
tion ripe for wildfires.. Wildfires can
start easily, intensify quickly and
-move rapidly because of the current
conditions.
Statewide, the Keetch-Byram
Drought Index currently stands at 520,
well above normal for this time of the
year. Moreover, the index shows that
nearly half of Florida is well above
tthe statewide average and is experi-
ecing "severe" dry conditions. The
Drought Index measures available soil
irioisture and runs' from 0 (saturated)
'to 800 (desert-like).
Since Jan. 1, Florida has had 1,024
Sturgeon Returning
The Gulf sturgeon *are beginning
their annual migration back into the
'Suwannee River'. during March and
April.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
,servation Commission reminds
boaterss to' slow down and be
.aware these fish are jumping.
Three people were injured
,in accidental collisions with
jumping sturgeon during
;2008. ..
"Just one .person getting
hurt is too many," said Maj. Lee
eachc, regional law enforce-
.ment commander for the
:FWC's North Central Re- .
&gion, based in Lake City.
"',.We want people to be aware
the sturgeon are returning, and '
the.,risk. of injury to boaters
.daessex'ist a",:- ':: -,< "
In 2006, FWC officials began
working on a public awareness
campaign to alert boaters to the
risks .of jumping sturgeon.
"We -have posted signs at
each boat ramp along the Suwan- .
.ee, explaining the risk of im-
:pacts with these fish," Beach
said. "We will be checkingdthose
boat, ramps this month to ensure all
* the signs are still in place and
our officers will be on water pa-
trol during this period and into
:the summer months in a continued ef-
fort to educate boaters on this issue."
What's the best course of action
for avoiding a collision?
"We recommend boaters reduce
their speed to reduce the risk of im-
pact and. to give people more time to
react if they do encounter a jumping
sturgeon," Beach said. "The FWC also
recommends- that all boaters wear
their life jackets."
wildfires that have burned 24,730
acres,. compared with 508 fires impact-
ing 11,292 acres at the same time last
year. Because the lightening season
has yet to begin, virtually all of the
fires that have occurred to date were
caused by humans and were therefore
avoidable.
Additional tips for residents to
help prevent wildfires include:
* Never leave a campfire unattended.
* Don't throw cigarettes or other
lighted material out of car windows.
* Clear gutters of leaves and other de-
bris, and remove vegetation from
around homes, creating a 30-foot de-
fensible space.
* Do not park motor vehicles or equip-
ment in areas where the hot catalyt-
ic converter could ignite grass,
leaves or debris.
For other wildfire prevention ac-
tions you can take, and recommenda-
tions to help increase the probability
that your home and community can
survive a wildfire disaster, visit the
Florida DiVision of Forestry Web site
at www.fl-dof.com or contact your local
Florida Division of Forestry field of-
fice at (850) 973-5100.
Michael Curtis can be reached at
michael@greenepublishing.com.
To Suwannee River
The Suwannee Rivet appears to
support the largest viable population
of Gulf sturgeon. Biologists estimate
the annual population at 6,500 to 7,500
fish, each averaging approximately 40
pounds. Adult fish spend eight to nine
months each year ,in he river spawn-
ing and three to four of the coolest
months in Gulf waters. Sturgeon tend.
to congregate in deeper and cooler wa-
ters with moderate currents and sand
and rocky bottoms.
Biologists are unsure why stur-
geon jump.
"Scientists are still attempting
to figure that out," said Dr. Jeffrey
Wilcox, Wildlife Commission bi-
ologist. "The latest theories in-
clude that the fish; jump to
communicate, or it may be a dom-
inance display No rules require
all jumps ;to mean :the -same
thi g."
"'I have seen these collisions
referred to as 'attacks.' However,
these fish are in no way attacking
when they jump. They are simply
doing what they have been doing
for millions of years ... jump-
ing. They aren't.targeting the
boaters," Wilcox said.
However, Gulf sturgeon can get
quite big, exceeding 8 feet and 200
,-i pounds.
"They have five rows of
rock-hard 'scutes' along their
sides, back and belly. When
sturgeon and boaters col-
lide, the results can be dev-
astating," Wilcox said.
"Sturgeon are protected by state
and federal law, just like bald eagles',
panthers and sea turtles," Beach said.
"These fish can't be harvested."
To report. sturgeon collisions, call
888-404-FWCC (3922).
AZALEAS, SHRUBS, ROSES
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2 .* N4
NRCS Extends Application
Period For Conservation
Innovation Grants To March 20
The U.S. Department of Agri-
culture's Natural Resources Conser-
vation Service announced this
month the application period for
2009 Conservation Innovation
Grants funding has been extended
to March 20, 2009. The previous
deadline to submit applications was
March 2.
"Innovation always has been a
hallmark of American agriculture,
and in keeping with President Oba-
ma's focus, on science, technology
and innovation, these grants will
provide an opportunity for citizens
to directly engage with promoting a
healthy environment and a healthy
economy," said Acting Conservation
Service Chief Dave White. "We're
extending the application period to
make certain those interested have
adequate time to submit applica-
tions."
The Conservation Innovation
Grants are aimed at helping achieve
and promote innovation in critical
areas, such as water quality, energy,
climate change and pollinator habi-
tat. The Conservation Service ad-
ministers the grant program.
Grants will be awarded through a
nationwide competitive process and
can range up to three years in
length. Up to $20 million is available
for this national competition. Appli-
cations will be accepted from all 50
states, the Caribbean (Puerto Rico
and the Virgin Islands).and the Pa-
cific Islands (Guam, American
Samoa and the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands).-
The fiscal year 2009 Conserva-
tion Service Coliservation Innova-
tion Grants categories are:
*. Natural Resource Concerns,
Category-Up to $5 million is avail-
able for proposals addressing natur-
al resource issues such as air
quality, water quality, wildlife habi-
tat, forest management, nutrient
management and other ways to ad-
dress and meet federal, state 'and lo-
cal environmental requirements.
Technology Category-Up to
$6 million is available for proposals
in new technologies that promote
such areas as animal waste manage-
ment, erosion control, grazing land,
productivity, irrigation water use,
fertilizer use, energy use and car-
bon sequestration.
Grant Leveraging Category-,
Up to $4 million is available to help
leverage grant projects that. en-
hance and protect the environment'
more by ,doing so ;in conjunction
with other agricultural production
and forest management projects.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Category-Up to $5
million is available for
proposals addressing
natural resource con-
cerns in the Chesa- Now I
peake Bay watershed *
*Largemc
*Bluegil
*8-11" Whit
Farm
I Florida Tue,
Arkans
such as erosion and sediment con-,
trol, carbon sequestration and wa-
ter quality.
Project proposals must de-
scribe the geographic area and the
natural resource concern or con-
cerns being addressed. Applicants
also must describe the innovative
technologies or approaches which
will be used. Other requirements
are identified in the announcement
of program funding: The Conser-
vation Service will provide techni-
cal oversight for each project
receiving an award, however, each
grantee is responsible for provid-
ing the technical assistance re-
quired to successfully complete the
project.
The Conservation Service plans
to fund projects targeting innova-
tive, on-the-ground conservation, in-
cluding pilot projects and field
demonstrations. The grant is not a
research program, but, rather, a tool
to stimulate the adoption of conser-
vation approaches or technologies
that have been studied sufficiently
to indicate a high likelihood of suc-
cess, and are likely candidates for
eventual transfer of the technology
to the public.
The Conservation Service can
match up to 50 percent of the project.
when at least 50 percent of the pro-
ject's total cost (cash and in-kind
contributions) comes from non-fed-
eral sources. The federal contribu-
tion for a single project cannot
exceed,$2 million.
Applications must be .received
in the Conservation Service Nation-
al Headquarters by close of busi-
ness March 20, 2009. Applications
should be sent to: USDA Natural Re-
sources Conservation Service; Con-
servation Innovation Grants
Program; Financial Assistance, Pro-
grams Division, Room 5239-S; 1400
Independence Ave., -SW; Washing-'
ton, DC 20250. '
i'" Toview the complete annotuIne-
ment of program funding, go t6'
www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/.
To apply electronically, 'go to
www.grants.gov.
For more information about
Conservation Service programs,
visit www.nrcs.usda.gov or the near-
est USDA Service Center in your
area. Since its inception in 1935, the
Conservation Service conservation
delivery system has advanced a
unique partnership with state and
local governments and private
landowners delivering conservation
based on specific, local conservation
needs, while accommodating state
and national interests.
Fish Day
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Major feed times are marked by an asterisk (*)
The Week Of March 20 March 26, 2009
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23
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IGreenville ointe
1, 2 & 3 BR HC & non-
HC accessible apts.-.
Rental assistance may be
available. HUD vouchers
accepted. Call 850-948-
3056. TDD/TTY 711.'
S192.NW Greenville
Pointe Trail; Greenville,
FL 32331.
Equal Housing
Opportunity
Rental assistance may be
available. HUD vouchers
accepted. 1,2, & 3 BR
HC & non-HC accessible
apts, Call 850-973-8582,
TDD/TTY711.315 SW
Lawson Circle,
Madison, FL 32340.
Equal Housing
Opportunity
Cambridge Manor
Apartments designed for
Senior's d Disabled. 2
Bedroom open with Sub-
sidy.
1BR ($409.)
2BR ($435.).
HUD vouchers accept-
ed Call 850-973-3786-
TTYAcs 711.
404 SW Sumatra Rd,
Madison
This institution is an
Equal Opportunity
Provider
and EmniplnA
Madison Heights
Apartments
1,2,3 & 4 bedroom apts.
Section 8, Housing designed
for low income families
150 SW Burngardner Dr.
S":.' ,Madison, FL .
Phone 850-973-4290
TDD 1-800-545-1833
ext. 485
Eual Housing
OIpportunitr
3Bed/ 2 Bth Mobde Home tfor
rent in great neighborhood off
County Camp Rd in Madison.
HLUD \ouchers accepted. Security,
deposit required. Contact Am)
SBrasby at 407-616-2637 or 321-
6959836
^ House for Rent
in Green\ ille, FL
(near elementary school'i.
All Elecmnc. Newly remod-
eled 3 bedrooms. I bath
$600/mo. 1st & security) de-
posit. Housing Choice
Vouchers Accepted
Call 850-973-7349 or"
617-4 37-1905
3Bed/ 2Bth home in priv ate quiet,
compound, 1900 sq. ft.. sunroom.
cathedral ceilings, fully furnished
kitchen, W/D, carport.
Adult family only. No pets.
$950 mo.+ dep. Credit check.
Call 850-948-444-1
Restored 3 BR Home,
CH&Air, Oak Floors. new
R&Rfg. 1335 sq ft.
Adult Famil) only, no pets.
$700 rent and deposit.
'Credil check.
432 NE Horry Ave. Madison.
Call George. 9 8583, 557-
S0994.
House for Rent
2Bed/ I Bth. Great neighbor-
hood. Within city limits.
$500Smth. 1st and last mths.
rent due. Security deposit re-
quired.: 673-9425
2 BR/1 BTH House For
RentCentral H&A, Appli-
ances, Furnished, $500
per mth, $500 Security.
Vouchers Accepted.
Call 973-3917 .
I LAKE FRONT HOME
I yr lease. 2 Bed. 2 Bth
Includes kitchen appliances, wa-
ter, and lawn maintenance. i
$800.1per mth, $800 deposit.
850-973-3025
Downtown Office/ Retail
space for rent. 700 to 1,400
Sql ft.567-1523
FOR RENT
Office Building across street
from Post Office, Courthouse,
and Courthouse Annex.
(Old Enterprise Recorder
Office); 111 SE Shelby St.
Madison Newly renovated back
to the 1920's era Call 973-4141
For Sale:
House & Lot
In the Town of'Suwannee
was $135,000, Now
$99,000. 2 BR/1 BA. Fully
Furnished, New Metal
Roof, and New Paint. Util-
ity Building with Washer
and Dryer. Nice Fruit
Trees. 386-719-0421
FOR SALE / OWNER
/ FINANCING
ALL LAND BELOW IS
HIGH AND DRY
5 acres Lee, North of Hwy
6, Cayenne Rd., rolling
hills,
restrictions, $39,995
$5,000 down, $325/mo
10 acres Beulah Meadows
Rd, DWMH and houses
allowed, $49,500,, $5,000
down $459/mo
10 acres Old Blue Springs
Rd. access, DWMH and
houses allowed, $49,500,
$5,000 down, $459/mo
.25 Acres on Hwy 90, Lee,
$112,500 ($4,500/ac)
Larger tracts available
Call Chip Beggs
850-973-4116
For Sale:
2BR/ 2 BTH Townhouse
at 346 SW Macon St.
Call After 5:30 at 253-1201
Fantastic Lake;
and Mountain Views
fiom this' 2 Bed/ 2Bth Home.
Open and Covered Decks.
Large Screened Porch, Gas
FP, CH/A Oak Floors &
Cabinets, and Appliances.
Offered Furnished at
$179,900. Call BJ Peters at
850-508-1900 '
Land Owners- with good or,
bad credit!!!.You can own a
new home with $0 down.
Call Will at 850-253-8001.,
For Sale 3 Bed/ 2 Bth w.
,,A.C. on 1/2'Acre in Lee.
* .. ,',* Only $SP9ith. *
Call Willfor more info at
850-253-8001
For Sale in Hamilton Co.
on 5 Acres.
You Choose Floorplan.
Call Today
850-253-8001
For Sale 4 Bed/2 Bth w. A.C.
Sin Mladison County
for only $649 per mth.
Call to be pne-approved.
850-253-8001
One acre oiih Diving Bird
Loop for sale. $5500. Call
Derrick or Christy in Cherry
Lake. Call: 229-469-0619,
or 229-242-8294.
MOI'L'HME
HOME ONLY LOANS
No mortgage on sour land. Put
Home on your land, family land,
utate land or rental lot. Sin-
glewides start at $350.00 month
and Doublewides at $440.00.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
'NO HIDDEN CHARGES
Call-Steve 386-365-5370
HOME.BUYERS.. GUARAN-'
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B.O.T.!!' PROGRAM
386-719-0044
NEW 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH,
READY TO MOVE IN.
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LOW CREDIT SCORES???
I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP
YOU BUY A HOME.
386-288-4560
MUST SELL 5 BR HOME
$49,900.00 CALL
386-288-4560
ZERO DOWN
LAND HOME PACKAGES
Singlewide your land $340.00
P&I per mo, Doublewide your
land $422.00 P&I per mo.
'Singlewide & $30,000.00 for
'land $520.00 P&l per mo. .or
Doubles ide %w nh $30,000.00
for land $602.00 P&I per mdo;
Our land your land-or buy
land. I specialize in credit
challenged customers. Appli-
cations-over the phone, credit
decision next business day:
Let me help make your new
home dream come true.
Trades welcome.
Call Steve 386-365-5370
rtn
FOR SALE 2.68 ACRES
BETWEEN LAKE CITY
AND LIVE OAK
CAN POSSIBLY BE
ZONED COMMERCIAL
MAKE OFFER 386-365-
5129
LYNN SWEAT
BEST CASH DEALS ON
MOBILE HOMES. NO ONE
BEATS MY PRICES
386-719-0044
SINGLE WIDE 14X70 2BR/
2 BATH EXCELLENT
SHAPE NEED CHAS,
PRICED TO SELL CALL
MIKE AT 386-623-4218
MODULAR HOME FOR
SALE IN TOWN SAVE
$20,000.00 TURN KEY
DEAL OWNER SAYS
MAKE AN OFFER IT MUST
; GO CALL MIKE AT
386-623-4218-
BRAND SPANKING NEW
2009 5 BEDROOM 3 BATH
2004 Sq Ft-$594.31 PER MO.
SELLER PAYS $3,500 TO-
WARD CLOSING COST
CALL MIKE 386-623-4218
PRICE REDUCED! SPA-
CIOUS MFG HOME WITH 4
BEDROOMS, 3 BATH,
BONUS ROOM WITH LOTS'
OF WINDOWS. DISCON-
TINUED FLOORPLAN.
FOR MORE INFQ CALL
SARAH 386-288-0964
BECOME A HOMEOWNER,
FOR THE SAME MONTH-'
LY PAYMENTS YOU ARE'
THROWING AWAY ON
RENT. CALL SARAH FOR
MORE INFO
386-288-0964.
NEED MORE SPACE FOR A
GROWING FAMIIYY? 2001,
5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH
TRADE-IN; EXCELLENT
CONDITION.'FOR MORE
INFO CALL SARAH
S 386-288-0964
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER
S$7,500.00 CASH IN YOUR
POCKET CALL DAVID
FOR DETAILS 386-719-0044
WE PAY CASH..'.. FOR
YOUR USED MOBILE -
JIOMES 1980; OR NEWER.
LYNN SWEAT.
*386-365-5129
Commerrial/lnduslrial
:'Propertywlth'state high-
m a3frontage Corner
lots.Fronts both Harvey
Greene Dr; and Highway 53
1 South.Enterprise Zone
Natural gas line, 8 inch water
main, access-to city utilities,
fire hydrant and service from
two power companies.- Prop-
erty has easy access to 1-10,
via SR 53 & SR 14. Will build
to suit tenant or short or long
term lease. Call Tommy
Greene 850-973-4141
Grand Prix GTP
Daytona 500 Limited
Edition (one of only
2000.) Needs new engine.
Body and interior in exce-
lent condition. Leather,
sunroof, Bose sound sys-
tem, tons of upgrades!!
Must see. Asking $5,500.
Well under blue book
valueue,.
Call 850-879-0179.
11987 Ford Bronco for Sake.
Super hot engine! 58k origi-
nal miles. Auto trans. Differ-
ential don't leak. Only
rolled over once but.never
"mud bogged". Upper' body
has no glass but engine and
running gear awesome! Now
painted camo $500.
850-464-1165
Wanted: Chickens, turkeys,
850-464-1165
BAND SAWMILL
CALL 850-973-4004. IF NO
ANSWER, PLEASE LEAVE
NAME, TELEPHONE NUM-
BER AND INFORMATION
ABOUT THE MILL
Learn To Play Piano!
Learn to play piano by ear! Af-
fordable piano lessons at beginner
and intermediate level. Basic mu-
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also available. For more informa-
tion or to schedule, please call
(850) 464-0114.
Place your al here.
Call 850-973-4141.
Children's Dresses.....
Size 3 white long dress,.worn
as flower girl dress, satin bodice,
acy
overlay on bottom, built in
rinoline $50
Size 3 white long dress, worn
as flower girl dress, se-
quin/beadwork all on
bodice, se-
quin/beadwork/appliques on bot-
tom, built in crinoline. $50
Size 4 off white dress, worn as
lower girl dress, lace work
around bodice, pretty lace work
at bottom, cap sleeves $25
ize 5 purple pageant dress,'
with matching socks and hair
bow, white sequin and bead
work on bodice, built in crino-
line beautiful dress $50
Size 7 red pageant dress, white
applique, sequin and bead work
on bodice and bottom, built in
crinoline.- beautiful dress $65
Size 7 white and peach
agent dress, white iuffles with
each outline across chest,'
leaves, and bottom, never worn
-$35
Size 7-8 off white dress, worn
as a flower girl dress, overlay of
ace over entire dress, probably
knee to calf length $25
Size 8 white, long dress, lace
around neck with decorative
bodice $'25
Size 16 white long pageant
gown, cap sleeves, white sequin
Work across entire bodice and
sleeves, buttons around neck
with circular cut-out on back,
beautiful gown $100
Teen dresses....
Size 7-8 Kelli green gown,
lace overlay $40, .
Size 8 red gown, .sequin/bead
work around bodice 5IL
Size 14 (child's size 14 but dress
is for a teen division approxi-.
mately 13-15) GORGEOUS
line green dress, strapless but
with spaghetti straps that cress
cross across the back, sequins
spotted across the entire gown,
built in crinoline absolutely
gorgeous. $300 (paid over
$500 for it)
Call 850-973- 3497
and leave message.,
2005 Ford F350 4x2 Regular Cab
Chassis
XLT 165" wheelbase, dual rear
wheels, 6.0 V-8 Diesel.
Torqueshift 5 spd automatic trans-
mission.om Power seats, windows,
locks, captain chairs, keyless en-
try,6 disc' cd/ami/fm, adjustable
pedals, cruise control, tilt steering
wheel, bumper guard, a.c. 78,214
miles, well maintained by the local
Ford dealer Sticker price:
$37,460.00 Blue Book value:
$20,000. Minimum bid:
$12,000.00...
2006 Ford F350 4x2 Regular (ab
Chassis XLT 165".wheelbase, dual
rear wheels, 6.0 V-8 Diesel.
Torqueshift 5 spd automatic:trans-
mission. Power seats, windows,
locks, captain chairs, keyless en-
try, 6 disc cd/am/fm,
adjustable pedals, cruise control,
tilt steering wheel, bumper guard,
a.c. 78,886 miles, well maintained
by the local Ford dealer
Sticker price: $37,460.00
Blue Book value: $22,000.
Minimum bid: $14,000.00.
'The Board of County Commis-
sioners will accept sealed bids on
these vehicles. Vehicles can be
seen at Madison County E.M.S.
building, next to the county jail.
Units will be sold as is. The Board
of County Commissioners has the
right to reject any and all bids.
You can submit your bids to: Mr.
Allen Cherry, County Coordinator
229 South West Pinckney Street,-
- Site 219
Madison, Florida 323'40
Please mark: "Sealed Bid Ford F-
350" on the outside of the enye-
lope along with the year truck you
are bidding on. .
'.The deadline for submitting bids
will be 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March
27, 2009. : ,
Winner of bid will be contacted
and will be able to pick up vehicle
upon payment with certified
cashier's check.
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tials to (386) 658-5160; or visit
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The City 6f Madison is accept-
ing applications for 1 full-time
Firefighter with the following
qualifications: Applicants must
be at least 19 years of age and a
citizen of the United States,
possess a valid FLORIDA DRI-
VER'S LICENSE, with an "E
endorsement, must be a High
School Graduate, must pass a
drug test, background check, a
physical examination and vi-
sion test. The applicant must be
in excellent physical condition
and it is preferred that the ap-
plicant be Florida Firefighter
Certified. The applicant must
also be a non-user of tobacco
products.
Job applications are available
upon request from the office of
the Fire Chief, Alfred Martin at
116 SW Dade St., Madison,
Florida 32340.
We will be accepting applica-
tions for this position from
Monday, March 2, 2009, until
the position has been filled.
The City of Madison is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and recognizes veteran's prefer-
ence.
Clinical Directr
Mental Health Services
for a 30 bed female
Juvenile Justice program
in Greenville, FL. A
Master's degree arid
licensure in a mental
health related' field, as
well: as two years
experience, in direct
mental health service
delivery required. Also
applicant must have
supervisory ;: .skills.
Candidates must pass'a
DJJ background screen,
drug screening 'and
physical in order to. be
considered.
Substance Abuse
Counselor
Human Services Agency is
seeking a Full-time Substance
Abuse Counselor to serve
adolescents in Madison Coun-
ty. POsition will perform out-
patient intervention services
and administer prevention
programs in a school based
setting. Preferred candidate
will have a Master's degree in
social or behavioral science.
Also prefer experience work-
ing with juveniles involved
with substance abuse.
Qualified applicants must
complete a DISC Village em-
ployment application and sub-
mit to: Madison Counselor,
3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite
150, Tallahassee, FL 32304.
Applications may be down-
loaded at
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call (850) 575-4388 for assip-
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. has an
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integrity, pleasant demeanor and excellent
communication skills.
'The candidate must also have solid
personal computer skills and be familiar
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The Cooperative offers competitive
salary and benefits.
Tri-County is an EOE and DFWP.-
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extended
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power: the area north of Greenville near the Fl
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N THE.CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JU
IN AND FOR MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2009-117-DR '
Division:
Becky McBee Berry
Petitioner,
and
Steven.Wayne Berry, Jr. ,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION 01
TO: I Name of Respondent ) Stesen W. Berry-
Srespondent's last known address 17517 SE 26t
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been fi
S on are required to serve a copy of your written
It on {name of Petitioner) Becky M. Berry
whose address is PO Box 274 Greenville, FL 323
on or before {date} 4-20.09, and file the original
this Court at {clerk's address} .
PO Box 237, Madison, FL 32341 or 125 SW Ran
32340
before service on Petitioner or immediately there
do so, a default may be entered against you for t
the petition.
'Copies of all court documents in this case, inclui
S available atthe Clerk obf the Circuit Court's offi
these documents upon request,
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
current address. (You may file Notice of Curreni
Supreme Court Approved Family La" Form 12.
m. lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record a
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs. .
Case No. 08-223-CA
EDWARD F SIMMONS a/k/a EDWARD SIMMONS;
VERA L. WATKINS a/k/a VERA WATKINS; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF EDWARD E SIMMONS-, UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF VERA L. WATKINS-, MOTT BUICK
COMPANY-, ROY W. FLOYD; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
ROY W. FLOYD as of November 30, 2005-, UNKNOWN
OCCUPANT A residing at 414 NE Country Kitchen Road,
Madison, Florida and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT B residing
at 414 NE Country Kitchen Road, Madison, Florida,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: EDWARD E SIMMONS a/Ida EDWARD SIMMONS and UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF EDWARD F. SIMMONS, if alive, and if dead, the unknown
spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other persons claiming by,
through;, under or against her; all unknown persons, if alive and if dead or not
known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other persons claiming by, through,
under or against those natural persons; the several and respective unknown
assigns, successors in interest, trustees and any other person claiming by,
through, under or against any corporation or other legal entity named as de-
fendant-, and all other claimants, persons and parties, natural corporate, or
Whose exact status is unknown, claiming by, through, under or against any of
the above-named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any
right, title or interest in and to Ihe property described herein; and all persons
claiming interest by. through, under or against any known or unknown party
and all persons having or claiming Io have any right, title or'interest in the
property described herein. ,
10YU ARE NOTIFIE D that an action seeking to foreclose an equitable lien and
to quiet tile on the following described real property located in Madison
County, Florida'. :
LOT 8, FOREST GLEN SUBDI\ VISION. FIRST ADDITION AS RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 8, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MADI-
SON COUNT' FLORIDA.
And
1996 GENERAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING COUGAR MOBILE
HOME VIN- GMHGA4149611041A AND GMHGA4149611041 B
Air Conditioner Skirting Steps
Including, bul not limited to-.
I. The Manufactured Home and all goods that are or may there-
after byoperation of law becoihe accessions to it-. and
21 11 appliances, machinery. equipment and other goods furnished
with theManufactured Home whether or not installed or affixed to itn includ-
ing but not limited to the items listed as "Additional Accessories and Furnish-
ings" onpage I of the contract.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses. if any, on J. Arby %an Shlke, P. A., whose address is 618 West
Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before the 27th day dfApril
2009, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on
'Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter, or a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the ComplaintL /
W' ITNESS my hand and official seal of this Court on this 16 day of
March 2009.
* TIM SANDERS
Clerk, Circuit Court
Ramona Dickinson
Deputy Clerk
Conformed copies mailed to-.
J. ARBY \AN SLYKE, P. A.
POST OFFICE BOX 13244
'PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32591
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Florida Regional Housing
tfuthorits will hold its Annual Meeting., pril 2. 2009 in the Cambridee
~ Rqom, Ramada.ljnn North. 2900 North Monroe SL. Tallahassee, Florida.
'"r meeting will begin atl 1:0 pm. E.S.T. The meeting will be open to the
public.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC REARING
CONCERNING THE VACATING OF CERTAIN SUBDIVlSION LOTS
Pursuant to Chapter 177.101. Florida Statutes, the Board of County
Commissioners of Madison County. Florida hereby gives notice thai at 9:00
a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, during its regularly
scheduled meeting held April 1, 2009 at the Board of County Commissioner's
Board Room, Madison County Courthouse Annex, 229 SW Pinckney Street,
Madison. Florida, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider vacating.
abandoning and discontinuing certain lots of record, owned by Joseph L.
Hatcher, Jr. and Sandra H. Hatcher, the fee simple title owners of said Jots, lo-
cated in Madison Count}. Florida. more specifically described as follows:
A portion of Dewey's Addition to the Town of Losett Florida, said lots
laying within the lands described as all that part of the North Half of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 3 North, Range 8 East., lying
South and West of SR 146 and all that parl of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 30. Township 3 North, Range 8 East. lying South
and West of SR 146. Public Records of Madison County. Florida.
knd return said lots along with the unopened roads to acreage.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with re-
spect to any matter considered at such meeting he or she will need a record of
the proceedings, and that. for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. which record Includes the testi-
mon) and evidence upon which the appeal is to he based.
All interested parties may appear at this hearing and be heard regarding this
matter.
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Madison Enterprise Recorder 15A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING A VARIANCE AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE
CITY OF MADISON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF MADISON,
FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the City of Madi-
son Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as
the Land Development Regulations, objections, recommendations and com-
ments concerning a variance, as described below, will be heard by the Board
of Adjustment of the City of Madison, Florida, at a public hearing on April 2,
2009 at 4:45 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City
Commission Meeting Room, City Hall located at 321 Southwest Rutledge
Street, Madison, Florida.
V 09-1, a petition by E. P. (Tim) Sanders, III and Mary Ann Salders, and by
E. P. (Tim) Sanders, HI, as agent for the City Commission, to request a vari-
ance be granted as provided for in Section 4.4.7 of the Land Development Reg-
ulations, to reduce the North front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to
5 feet and to reduce the West front yard setback requirement from 25 feet to
3 feet within an RESDIENTIAL, (CONVENTIONAL) SINGLE FAMILY-1B
(R-1B) zoning district in accordance with a site plan submitted as part of a pe-
tition dated February 25, 2009, to be located on property described, as follows:
A parcel of land lying within Section 22, Township 1 North, Range 9 East,
Madison County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows:
The North 1/2 of Block 53, Original Town of Madison, as recorded in the Pub-
lic Records of Madison County, Florida.
AND
A parcel of land lying within Section 22, Township 1 North, Range 9 East,
Madison County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Block 53, Original Townvof Madison, as
recorded in the Public Records of Madison County, Florida; thence North
12.00 feet; thence West 200.00 feet; thence South 12.00 feet to the Northwest
corner of said Block 53;-thence East 200.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
AND
A parcel of land lying within Section 22, Township 1 North, Range 9 East,
Madison County, Florida. Being more particularly described, as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Block 53, Original Town of Madison,
as recorded in the Public Records of Madison County; Florida; thence North
12.00 feet; thence West 15.00 feet; thence South 112.00 feet; thence East 15.00
feet to the Southwest corner of the North 1/2 of said Block 53; thence North
100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
All spid lands containing 0.59 acre, more or less.
The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates.
Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place ofany con-
tinuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing
and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published, unless said
continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced
public hearing.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be
heard'with respect to the variance. .
Copies of the petition for a 'ariance are available for public inspection at' the
Office of the Director of Community Development, City Hall located at 321
Southwest Rutledge Street, Madison. Florida. during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the
above referenced public hearing. they will need a record of the proceedings,
and that. for such purpose. they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made. which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.
PUBLIC NOTICE '
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TOWN
Town of Lee Proposes to Construct a Wastewater Collection & Transmission-
System for the Town An inspection by the Florida Department of Health in
2007 indicated that a high number of sepi ic tank systems in the
Town are failing and require remosal/replacemenL This, along with a desire
by the Town to spur commercial and residential development in the Town.
base led the Town to investigate available funding sources to build a waste-
water collection and transmission system for the Town. The collected waste-
water for the Town of Lee will be transmitted to the City of Madison
Wastewaler Treatment Plait for treatment.
What should I do? '
Any residents who are interested in obtaining, more information and have any
questions regarding the proposed wastewater collection and transmission sys-
tem should plata to attend a Public Hearing on, the proposed system
scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
What is being done?
The Town is proposing to approach the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection's t"FDEP" i State Revolving Fund Loan Program for Water Pollu-
don Control to obtain the con-truction monies necessan for the' proposed
mLioaler collection nnd Iransm]-~ion system. To do so. the Town=s Engineer
has beendirectod to prepare an engineering study required.b. t.lhefDEP pro-
gram to determine the most economic way to provide wastewater
collection and transmission setrice for the Town.
for more information:
General guidelines on the funding source that is being proposed for the
project can be found by contacting the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection's State Reolhing Fund Loan Program at i8501 245-8358 and can
be visited online at ww.dep.stalte.fl.us/AVTER/wff/lcsrf/inde\.htm. For
more information on the Town of Lee matters contact Town Hall atl 8501971-
5867 or P.O. Box 68. Lee. Florida 32059. This notice is being sent to you by
Town of Lee.
NOTICE: The District School Board of Madison County,
Florida, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21,2009, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting Room of the Superin-
tendent's Office, 210 NE Duval Ave.'Madison, Florida.
Changes to board policies 6.033,6.281, 6371.6.01, 6.03, 4.031, 5.21,
5.24, 2.08. 5.23. 6.28. 6.14. 4.13, 4.12. 5.13. 5.15. 2.24. 9.011, 9.07,
3.17, 9.02, 3.11.
The proposed document may be viewed at the School Board Office, 210 NE
S" Duval Ave, Madison, Florida.
Statutory Authority: .1001.41,1001.42
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE
BOARD, WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS
MEETING OR HEARING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYANDEVI-
DENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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.CLERKOFTHE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Ramona Dickinson .
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SECTION 00020 IN'TTATION TO BID
NMADISON COLINTI SCHOOL BOARD
MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM H% C RENOVATION
CLEMONS, RUTHERFORD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2027 THONLrSETLLE ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308
PHONE i8501 385-6153
You are limited to bid on a General Contract. which includes the
replacement of the H\AC system at the Madison County High School ,
Gymnasium in Madison. Florida. All Bids must be on a lump sum basis;
segregated Bids will not be accepted.
Madison Count- School Board will receive sealed bids until 2:00 PM on
Tuesday. March 31. 20109 at Madison County School Board Office- 210 NE
Dual Avenue. Madison. Florida,7Aeeotnutn Tim Ginn, Fadilinies.. Bids
, .received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened
publicly and read aloud by Facilities at 2:01 PM of the same date.
,Coples of th Bidding Documents may be examined at the Architect's
office.
Clemons, Rutherford & Associates
2027 Thomasille Road
Tallahassee. Florida
Si850385-6153
and at F. \. Dodge. 823 Thomas' ille Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
Drawings will be available after noon on Friday March. 20.2009.
General Contractors may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents at the
Architect's office in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon
depositing the sum of $40.00 for each set of Documents. Contractors
will be limited to two (2) sets of Bidding Documents. Bidders may
receive bid documents in one of the following manners! I1) bring deposit
check and pick up bid documents at the Architect's office; (2) mail in
deposit check and bid documents will be shipped by UPS ground $15.00
C.O.D. to coser shipping and handling; or 131 mail in deposit check and,
include a separate check of $8.00 for handling and your FedEx or UPS
account number for shipping.
Other interested parties may purchase complete sets of Bidding Documents
for the sum of $40.00 for each set, which is non-refundable;
Bidders may obtain a refund of their deposit by returning the complete
Bidding Documents in good condition no later than ten I 101 calendar days
after the opening of Bids. Bidders who do not submit a Bid will forfeit
their deposits unless Bidding Documents are returned in good condition
three 13) days prior to the Bid Opening.
A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. All questions by General
Contractors shall be submitted on the "Request fur Clarification Form".
See Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders. ',
Madison County School Board reserves the right to waise irregularities ,
and to reject any and all Bids.
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LOCAL TRADE, XikACLEAN AuL Proi, WE SOLD IT NEW. ONE Owtr' LOCAL TRADE XTRA CLEAN CD. ICE COLD AIR SPRAA-IN BEDLINER
5 9L CouMMINi Tueao, Di L SUPER HARD TO FIND ONE LIKE THIS! THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG AT THIS PRICEII!
AL TRADE, XTRA CLEAN, WE SOLD IT NEW. OrNE Owri
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2004 CHEVY MD liTENDED CAB
IER LOCAL TRADE. XTRA CLEE(J. POWER EQLIIPMETT ToW PAI:'AGE
":REL' CDCASSEtE SUPER LEAN TRUCK w/SUPER LOW MILES!
ARE! .,
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
LOCAL TRADE. PERFECT. WE SOLD IT NEW, ONE OWtjER
ALL THE POWER EUIFUMENT This ONE JuSi ARRivEi' FROM ONE
OF OUR REPEAT CUSTOMERS IT WON'T LAST LONGIII
200 UGMC SLE Z-71 4X4
LOCAL TRADE. XIRA CLEAN DUAL POWER SEATS
MUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ULTRA
LOW MILEAGE Z-71 4x4 TRUCKIII
2006 WRANGLER RUBICON 4x4
LOCAL TRADE. Xira XIia CLEAN AUTOMATIC, ALLOY WHEELS
TUBULAR F,:,rr & REAR BUMPERS W/MATCHING NERF BARS
THE NICEST ONE IN CAPTIVITY. HURRYIII
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ZUUD UAKOTA UUAD Lu q4X4
LOC AL TRADE, WE SOLD IT NEW, POWER DRIVER'S SEAT
V-8, Tow PAG. HARD TO FIND QUAD.CAB 4v4 DAKOTA
THIS ONE IS RARE, HURRYIII
2005 WRANGLER HUBICON 4X4
LOCAL TRADE, Xtra CLEAN WE SOLD IT NEW. ALLOY WHEELS
THE PERFECT RUBICON IN PERFECT CONDITION,
Vnll UIIQT EE I1T111
2006 DAKOTA QUAD SLT
LOCAL TRADE. WE SOLD IT NEW, ALLbi WHEELS. POWER
WINDOWS & LOCrs, ULTRA LCO MILEAGE 4 D0OR DA .oA
THIS ONE IS NICE, CALL TODAYIII
ZUU2 WRANGLER 4 DOOR SAHARA 4X4
LOCAL TRADE ATRA CLEAN. WE SOLD IT NEW, One Owner
AuTOMATIC, 18' ALLOW' WHEELS POWER WiNDOWS & LOCKs
FULL/ LOADED THE RIGHT JEEP WITH ALL THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT1!
LOiAL TRADE. XTRA CLEAN, LEATHER, BRAF D NEW BFG 315
TIRES 5 9L CuMMIN' TURBO DIESEL WIHARD TO FIND MANUAL
TArHSMISS'I)PIl WE SOLD IT NEW, ONE OWNERIII
N, ONE OWNER, XTRA CLEAN
)WER WIPIOWS LOCSi &
.MUST SEE THIS ONE!I"
2008 CHEVY HHR LT
LOCAL TRADE, EXTRA CLEAN. All POWER EQUIPMENT
THE NICEST ONE AROUNDIII
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4
LOCAL TRADE, GREAT CONDITION, AUTOMATIC
HAOD TOP, Tow PACKAGE, ICE COLD A/C, TLT
MUST SEE THIS ULTRA LOW MILEAGE WRANGLERIII
2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2006 RAM 3500 MEGA SLT
LOCAL TRADE. XTRA CLEAN ALLOu WHEELS DUAL CLIMATE LOCAL TRADE. XTRA CLEAN. 5 9L CiJMMINS TURBO DIESEL. INFINIT,
CONTROLS. POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, SUPER NICE AuoDT SYSTEM. CDiCASS Tow Pi',] POWER DRIVER S SEAT
LOW MILEAGE SUVII! THIS SUPER LOW MILEAGE DIESEL WON'T LAST LONGIII
19!
LOCAL I
ICE COLD /
Low MILES
2005 CHEVY TAHOE LS
LOCAL TRADE, SUPER CONDITION, ALLOY WHEELS, THIRD SEAT
REAR AIR, POWER DRIVER'S SEAT, DUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
CD/CASS., BRAND NEW TIRES, ULTRA LOW MILES
zuu ru iNTIAU UNiFIJ :
LOCAL TRADE, XTRA'CLEAN; AUTOMATIC, TILT & CRUISE, CD
ICE COLD AIR, SUPER NICE, GREAT GAS MILEAGE CARII!
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QUITMAN 888-304-2277
ZUUD HAM QUAD bAB 4X4
LOCAL TRADE, XTRA CLEAN, WE SOLD IT NEW, HEMI ENGINE
TILT & CRUISE, BRAND NEW RWL TIRES, SPRAY-IN BEDLINER
Tow PACKAGE, SUPER NICE FOUR DOOR TRUCKIII
CASS
S 200 UHEVY UREW UAB LI
LOCAL TRADE, IMMACULATE CONDITION, LEATHER, DUAL POWER
SEATS, DUAL DIGITAL CLIMATE CONTROLS, SPRAY-IN BedLINER
S$AVETHOUSAND$SON THIS ONEIII
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2003 RAM QUAD CAB SLT
LOCAL TRADE, XTRA CLEAN, 20" CHROME WHEELS
POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, Tow PACKAGE.
GREAT TRUCK, GREAT DEAL111
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VALDOSTA 229-242-1540
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DUAL PC
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2005 DODGE STRATUS SXT
LOCDA. TRACE. ',TA CLEAt POWEi WlAINuIOWS & LO, .~
LOOKING FOR A DEAL? YOU JUST FOUND tIfll
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LOCAL TRADE. WE,
SuNROOF. ALLOTI
DRIVER'S SEAT
DEALER OF THE YEAR!
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