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See B Section e gTHE SPIRIT OF MADISON COUNTY






JI erry McClune Leaves Legacy Of Count Service


By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Wrapping up the last week before his
December 31 retirement, Madison Coun-
ty Public Works Director Jerry McClune
was business as usual, directing some
site work at the Sirmans' Waste Collec-
tion Facility, opening soon just off SR
221. The facility is actually a very good
example of the legacy McClune leaves
behind, as both the project and construc-
tion equipment showcase some of the
"good business" on which McClune built
his reputation.
"Madison County is really in a great
place for the future and it means a lot to
me to have been part of getting it there,"


McClune acknowledged. Among the re-
sponsibilities over McClune's 35-year ca-
reer however, there was one that really
helped "pave" the way for county growth
and improvement, roads.
"There are 500 miles of dirt roads
and 270 miles of paved roads in the
county Road conditions are very impor-
tant to county residents so it was very
important for me. We've improved our
roads and bridges and acquired the right
equipment to continue that commit-
ment, which supports other county con-
struction as well," McClune explained.
Several services and departments
fall under the Public Works Director, in-
cluding Solid Waste, Mosquito and Ani-


mal Control, Roads and Bridges, among
others. Madison County Coordinator
Allen Cherry has great respect and ap-
preciation for McClune's work across all
departments. Madison County Clerk of
the Court Tim Sanders agrees.
"Jerry McClune was a good manager
of county resources, a loyal employee
and someone who was especially atten-
tive to people's needs," Sanders noted.
"There were instances where unexpect-
ed events, like a funeral for instance,
would arise. If needed, Jerry and his
staff would literally make time to grade
the roads to the homes, churches and
cemeteries involved. There's example
Please see McClune, Page 4A


Animal Control Picked


Up 1,113 Animals


In 2007


Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 28, 200
Madison County Animal Control Coordinator Jamie
Willoughby is a,"one-man-show" dedicated to serving the coun-
ty.

By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The most amazing aspect of the huge number of animals
picked up by Animal Control in Madison County is that it was
performed by one man, just one. Jamie Willoughby is the Ani-
mal Control Coordinator for the county and with the retirement
of Ron Mandziara he will also be assuming the responsibilities
of Mosquito Control in early 2008.
Willoughby started in the Public Works Department seven
years ago and has worn a few hats along the way. Two years ago,
he started working with Mandziara. "I've learned so much from
Ron. It's been a real pleasure to work with him. As far as Ani-
mal Control is concerned, I'm working very hard to meet the de-
mands placed on the department. Last year I picked up over
1,100 animals," Willoughby said.
The manner in which Willoughby goes about his work may
be positively surprising to some. Affectionately called 'Ace Ven-
tura" by associates who know his work, Willoughby uses a very
calm and creative approach to collecting animals. "The key is to
approach the animal calmly and treat them well. Even though
most of our animals are subject to euthanasia, they're treated
well from the time we get them until then. Our adoption rate
last year increased to six percent and even though that may
sound small, it represents dozens of animals," Willoughby not-
ed.
Willoughby said he had never been bitten and rarely uses the
noose to snare animals. "If you can get close enough to snare a
dog, for instance, then you can get close enough to establish suf-
ficient trust to pick up the animal and put it in its box. Of
course wherever possible, it would be a great help for owners to
get the animal prepared for pickup." Over 500 of Willoughby's
pick-ups last year were owner giveaways.
In addition to domestic animal collections, which included
428 cats alone, Willoughby picked up eight goats, a horse, twenty
bulldogs believed to be used in a dog-fighting ring and an alliga-
tor. And as if that wasn't enough, a Nile monitor lizard and a
Burmese pythonwe're also included.
Please see Animal Control, Page 4A


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Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 27, 2007
The Sirmans collection site is expected to open February 2008.


By Michael Curtis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The tenth collection site of
the Madison County Solid
Waste and Recycling Depart-
ment is nearing completion.
Located in Sirmans, site se-
lection in this southwestern
portion of the county was iden-
tified in April 2007 and com-
pleted when the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners agreed to
purchase the land from a pri-
vate landowner.
"The Board of County Com-
missioners and County Coordi-


nator Allen Cherry have been
instrumental in providing the
support necessary to advance
the completion of the Sirmans
project," Solid Waste and Recy-
cling Coordinator Jerome
Wyche noted. "Public Works
Director Jerry McClune and
the Madison County Road De-
partment staff have done a
great job with the site work and
we're on track for a February
2008 opening, perhaps even
sooner," Wyche added.
The Sirmans collection site
will add to the effective collec-


One Injured


ureene PUlsnling, Inc. rnoio oy Jacoo memory, uecemoer zI, zuUI
Mac Leggett, left, and Tonya Shipp attend to Harold L. Hoff-
man, lying on the ground, who was injured in a wreck involving


two semi tractors.
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
One man was injured as
two trucks collided on the in-
terstate near the 247-mile mark-
er on Thursday afternoon, De-
cember 27, at approximately 4
p.m.
According to a Florida
Highway Patrol report, Harold
L. Hoffman, 45, of Ft. McCoy,
was headed east in a 1995 Ford
truck. At the same time, Ramon
E. Galvan, Jr., 32, of Laredo,
Texas was headed west.
Hoffman was approaching
Galvan from behind. Hoffman


was ill and he failed to observe
that he was gaining on Galvan.
Please see INJURED,
Page 4A


79/50
Scattered
thunder-
storms. Highs
in the upper
70s and lows
in the low
50s.


68/45
Clouds giv-
ing way to
sun Highs in
the upper 60s
and lows in
the mid 40s.


tion of solid waste and recy-
clable materials in the area.
One of th6 goals of the Sol-
id Waste and Recycling Depart-
ment is to eventually remove
all of those green industrial
collection containers still found
on some roadways around the
county Like other collection
sites, Wyche intends to enhance
the Sirmans site security, safe-
ty and appearance with secure
entries, quality site mainte-
nance, as well as grass, shrub
Please see SIRMANS,
Page 4A


Bad Spelling


Catches Up


With Suspect

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The Madison Police De-
partment did not arrest Anto-
nio Cromartie no matter how
many times the person they
did arrest insisted it was his
name. Instead, they arrested
Melvin Crumity, 26, of
Greenville.
According to a report filed
by MPD Sgt. William Greene,
on December 26, he conducted
a traffic stop on a car contain-
ing subjects who were be-
Please see SUSPECT,
Pare 4A


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63/31
Considerably
cloudy,
windy. Highs
in the low
60s and lows
in the low
30s.


50/23
Windy with
sunshine.
Highs in the
low 50s and
lows in the
low 20s.


53/29
Sunshine.
Highs in the
low 50s and
lows in the
upper 20s.


A


Of Giving


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2A Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday,January 2, 2008



VIEWPOINTS & OPINIONS


By Jacob Bembry, Editor,
Greene Publishing, Inc.
I went online early Friday morn-
ing. It was about 12:30 a.m. and I vis-
ited the St. Petersburg Times website.
Curious about their most read sto-
ries, I looked into the column at the
left and read the list of the most
emailed columns. The top five were:
"Patron Dies in Private Room of
Strip Club"
"Christmas Day Crash Claims
Second Victim"
"Tumult Taints Plaza Safety"
"Doctor Combats Pull of Drug'
Reps"
"Housing Gloom Hits from All An-
gles"
Searching other websites, one of
the top stories on The Miami Herald
page was about a retired Miami cop
being killed in a fire. The Tallahassee
Democrat had a front page story on
their website about two men, who
robbed Premier Bank, escaping in a
car.
Looking at a website entitled "To-
day's Front Pages," I discovered that
many, on Thursday, had chosen to run
a front page story about a man being
killed by a tiger in a zoo in San Fran-
cisco. Even the Florida Times-Union'
had it on page one, above the fold, in'
the upper left.hand corner. Of course,
it was the lead story in the San Fran-
cisco Examiner. It took up most of the
front page..
The editor of the "Today's Front
Pages" website has a story on there
entitled "Violence, Economy Top
News on 2007's Front Pages."'
Violence and money have, also
made the front pages of The Madison
County Carrier and The Madison En-
terprise-Recorder.
The stories I mentionedat the be-
ginning of this editorial''catch the
"e-e of the' e derlTadinit'Was curi-
ous about the man who died at the
strip club in New Port Richey. It
turns out he was only 28 years old.
The toxicology reports won't be
available for at least another six
weeks.
Local weekly newspapers live and
die by the stpries in them. I have
heard people say that our newspapers
only report bad news. I have learned.
to answer them, "There is no good
news. There is no bad news. There is
only news."
I mentioned earlier that violence
and money have topped some of the
front pages of 2007 in our newspa-
pers. We have also had good stories
on there, such as the Madison County
High. School Cowboys winning the


state championship and Pinetta Ele-
mentary School being named an "A"
school for the second year in a row.
We have been able to help people
raise funds for those in need with
help from our front page.
As the editor of this newspaper
and the guardian of the Fourth Es-
tate, it is my job to make sure that
our readers know the news. It's an
unfortunate fact that newspaper rack
sales are higher when there has been
a murder, a fire, a traffic crash or
someone has been arrested for a ma-
jor crime. Because the public wants
to know about these things and has a
right to know about these things, we
must report them.
I have been on the scene at wrecks
and fires, when people will congre-
gate just to see what's happening.
Their curiosity has been aroused.
I have been at civic meetings when
people crowd in and express disgust
with elected officials, because their
rage has been aroused. I have been at
football games, where everyone is
cheerful and smiling, because their
spirit has been aroused. I have been
at churches, where tears fall, al-
though people's faces smile, because
their faith has been aroused.
I've covered all of these things for
the newspaper. Through it all, I've
been cursed at fires and wrecks, I've
been asked to leave murder scenes
and I've received "thank you" notes
and hugs from people who have been.
happy with, something they saw in
the newspaper or some help they've
received because of the newspaper.
I ask all readers to help the staff
of Greene Publishing, Inc. make the
newspapers better. You may ask,
"How?" If you have story ideas,
please call or email the ideas to me. If
you have an opinion on a story that
you sadW in the newspaper, why not
write a letter to the editor? If you
have sports news or stats, please call
me or email me. If you have church
news, please call me. (We would real-
ly like stories for The Path of Faith.)
If you have taken a photo at a
church, a club or of something
you've seen that you think looks neat,
please bring the photo to us or email
it to us. Give us your name and phone
number and we will write the story if
you feel that you cannot.
Please remember: when you pick
up your newspaper from the stand or
from the mailbox, the front page is
only part of it. Like an Oreo cookie,
the good tasting chocolate is on the
outside, but the really good-tasting
creamy filling is on the inside.


News Is News


memory Lane

It was the dawning of
new decade,
|| When we got our
first microwave.
Dad. broke down and
( I < finally shaved them
cr(C ( c old sideburns off


A Trip Down A

Mark Wills sings a
song entitled "19 Some-
thing" that makes me
smile/laugh every time I
hear it. The song is truly a
trip down memory lane to
the 1970's and 1980's. n
I was born in 1969 (I'm
38, for those of you who
are about to start counting
on your fingers), so my
"growing years" were the
late 1970's on through the
1980's. I graduated high
school in 1987 and college
in 1989.
I heard this particular
song, again, the other day
as I was driving back to
Madison from Monticello,
and I thought what a cute
column that would make Emerald Kins
"A Trip Down Memory
Lane." Everything in that song, I can re-
late to, and I thought it might be fun for
others to smile while remembering the
"19 Somethings."

I saw Star Wars at least eight
times,
Had the Pacman pattern
memorized
And I've seen the stuff they
put inside Stretch Armstrong

Well I was Roger Staubach in my
backyard,
Had a shoebox full of baseball
cards,
And a couple of Evel Knievil
scars on my right arm

Well I was a kid when Elvis died,
And my mama cried.:

It was 1970 somethin', in the
world that I grew up in.
Farrah Fawcett hair-do days,
bellbottoms and 8-track tapes.
Looking back now, I can see me.
Oh man, did I look cheesy.
I wouldn't trade those
daysfornothin,
Oh, it was 1970 somethin'.

Star Wars My brothers and I (they
had to let me "tag" along back then) saw
all the Star Wars movies over, and over,
and over. We had the light sabers that
Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda
had. Of course I liked to pretend I was
Princess Lei.
I did have the Pacman pattern memo-
rized. My father had built and opened a
game room in Madison, so that the young
teens would have .somewhere to go, and
something to do besides going to Valdosta
or hanging out in the streets. I spent my
time on that Pacman machine and had a
high score of somewhere around 500,000.
Stretch Armstrong now that was a
cool toy. You could stretch him in any di-
rection and tie him in knots. One day,
however, Staci Hammond and I stretched
a little too much, and I, in fact, did get to
see the stuff they put inside Stretch Arm-
strong.
Roger Staubach and Evel Knievil I
grew up with two older brothers. Older
brothers DON'T play with dolls, or Barbi-
es, or other girlie things. If I wanted a
playmate then I played football, basket-
ball, wrestled, or played Evil Knievil with
our bicycles.
Elvis dying rocked my world too. I
loved Elvis Presley.
SWilliam and Harvey had Farrah Faw-
cett posters hung on their walls, in their
rooms.
And 8-track tapes oh wow you do
have to smile. How often do you actually
think about 8-track tapes? They were the
thing back then, though.


ley, Publisher j I remember our first
microwave. Daddy
bought it for Mom. It was black, and was
HUGE and BULKY. But, oh, it was so
neat. The thought that you could just
pop something in there and heat it up in
just a minute.
Rubik's Cube I loved it. The year af-
ter they hit society so, hard, the Solutions
Book came out. My Mom got me one of
those books and I could solve my Rubik's
Cube by doing the "steps" in the right se-
quence. Thing is when you do it over
and over, it works out how you memorize
it. (Kinda like memorizing the Pacman
pattern.) So, I was one of the few that
could pick up the Rubik's Cube and total-
ly solve it within a few minutes. I found
my Solutions Book not long ago, and still
sit and play with my Rubik's Cube.
I never really watched MTV but I re-
member when HBO started and became
24 hours a day I would sit up for hours on
end and watch movies on HBO.
Got to admit Daisy Duke did noth-
ing for me but Bo sure was a cutie.
My, oh my, the Space Shuttle. That is
a memory. You've got to know if I could
just snap my fingers and become any-
thing I wanted (with no education or
training) I would just LOVE to be an as-
tronaut. Tofly in the space shuttle wild
be my ultimate dream. The day that the
space shuttle blew up (January 28,1986), I
was a junior in high school (at Aucilla
Christian Academy) and I remember
watching' it in Coach Ray Hughes' office.
I stood stunned, as they kept re-playing it
over and over on the television.

It was 1980 somethin', in the
world that-I grew up in.
Skating rinks and black Trans-
Ams, big hair and
parachute pants.
And looking back now,
I can see me.
And oh man, did I look cheesy.
I wouldn't trade those
days for nothin',
Oh it was 1980 somethin.

Skating Rinks Madison had a skat-
ing rink back then, and every Friday
night I was there.
Big hair funny thing is that I still
have that same big hair. I guess I've nev-
er really come out of the 80's.
Parachute Pants mine were red. (Is
that really something to brag about?)

Now I've got a mortgage
and an SUV
But all this responsibility.....

Don't we all?!!
Thanks for taking this trip with me
down Memory Lane.
May all your dreams for 2008 come
true.
Until then...I'll see you around the
town.


THE HARD STUFF




EXCAVATING & TRACTOR SERVICES
LICENSED & INSURED


I took the stickers off
my Rubik's cube,
Watched MTV all af-
ternoon.
My first love was
Daisy Duke in them
cutoff jeans.

Space shuttle fell out
of the sky,
And the whole world
cried.


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Wednesday, January 2, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier 3A




VIEWPOINTS & OPINIONS


Happy 2008


I hope every one has rung in 2008 with love and hap-
piness!
Lee seems to have come alive with new businesses.
The Beulah Land Stores, including the Sincerely Ja-
maican restaurant west of Lee, and the newly reopened
Archie's Restaurant seem to be doing bustling business.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Arlen Favors, who cel-
ebrated his big day on Tuesday, January 1, and to Roy
Phillips, who will celebrate his birthday on Wednesday,
January 2.
Belated birthday wishes are also extended to Trish
Thomas, who celebrated her birthday last Wednesday,
December 26.
That's all the news for this week! Have a great week
and a beautiful forever! May God bless each and every
one of you!







Letters to the Editor are typed word for word,
comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper.


Supreme Court To Hear

D.C. Anti Gun Law
Last week, the supreme Court decided to take on the
2nd Ammendment. It's been 68 years since the U.S.
Supreme Court examined the right to keep and bear
arms secured by the 2nd Amendment. It's been 31 years
since the District of Columbia enacted its total ban on
all firearms in the capital. It's been nine months since
the 2nd most important court in. the country, the U.S.
SCourt of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,
declared the D.C. ban, unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to re-
view the circuit court's opinion in Parker vs. District of
Columbia, the first federal appellate opinion to overturn
a gun control law on the ground that the 2nd Amend-
ment protects the rights of individuals. If the high court
takes the case, oral arguments likely will be held some-
time this spring, with a decision expected sometime in
June.
Other than women, absolutely nothing stirs the pas-
sions of men like gun control. Remember also, this D.C.
battle, will be fought during the 2008 election. I'm some-
what happy to have the challenge of the 2nd Amend-
ment happen in D.C. as this is the home of our Federal
Government. Therefore, whatever the outcome, it would
have an immediate effect on all 50 States, though there
may be several challenges from some blue States.
The Constitution says "Shall Not Be Infringed" until
1934, we had no problems with that. Prohibition was
gone, the Budweiser beer driver was no longer shooting
at the Bush beer driver. However, we now had 4000 un-
employed ATF agents. What's a government to do? Why,
give them the impossible task of collecting a $200.00 dol-
lar tax on an $8.00 shot gun, thus this is where Miller vs.
United States came in.
In 1939, the highest Court in our nation, based on a
lie by the U.S. "the militia has never had a short bar-
reled shot gun in it's arsenal" decided, that some anti
gun laws were valid.
Miller having been killed earlier that year, his
lawyer not being paid, decided not to show up at this
Court. Short barreled Shot Guns had, were, and still are,
used by the "Militia" Armed Forces, today.
I believe some firearms regulations should be im-
posed on some people, and possibly some uses. I strong-
ly believe that felons, and especially Domestic offenders,
should never, be allowed to have a. firearm. And, ab-
solutely nothing irks me more than a firearm used in a
felony. I believe that anyone using a firearm to harm his
fellow man in order to gain access, or possession, to an-
other persons wealth, should be publicly caned on the
Court House lawn, then taken out to the barn and
hanged.
Handguns, which are banned in D.C', are in use
everywhere. These handguns have been carried in battle
by American troops since the Revolutionary War. I be-
lieve at the time the 2nd Amendment was invented, it
was to ensure, that people trained in the use of firearms
would be ready for militia service.
The 2nd Amendment refers explicitly to "the right of
the people," not the rights of states or the militia. And
the Bill of Rights is "that" part of our Constitution, that
deals only with our individual liberties.
This is why even some Democrats, recognize the 2nd
Amendment secures the right of each and every indi-
vidual person to keep and bear arms.
I think it's about time, the highest court in our na-
tion takes on this most important task.
It's been 70 years, in coming. D.C. residents say they
have a constitutional right to protect themselves. Those
criminals in the D.C. Government argue that arming
law abiding citizens would create a hostile environment.

George Pouliotte


Skeptics of the
man-made global
warming theory N
are frequently ac-
cused of being SI
tools of "Big Oil."
I doubt that is true A
for most of us, but
let's flip the argu-
ment around:
How many suip-
porters of the
man-made global warming
theory are tools of "Big
Green," the special inter-
ests that provide grant
funding to their support-
ers? .
There are some voices
and well-researched books
popping up from within the
African-American commu-
nity which question the vic-
tim hood mentality for the
problems facing Black
America today Veteran cor-
respondent Juan Williams
has written an excellent one
as has comedian Bill Cosby.
The first one I became
aware of was written in
2000 by academic John
McWhorter Losing the
Race: Self-Sabotage in
Black America. It is well
worth your time to read.
What are the defini-
tions of rich, poor, and mid-
dle class? It all depends on
who you ask the lines of
distinction are pretty mud-
dled. The next time you
hear some politician talk
about "tax the rich, protect
the middle class, and save
the working poor," remem-
ber this.
The first "baby
boomer" to file for Social
Security benefits is retired
school teacher Kathleen
Casey-Kirchling. There are
roughly 80 million more of
us born to the Greatest Gen-
eration between 1946 and
1964 who will follow. We
will break the bank! Yo, De-
mocrats this is your signa-
ture program from the New
Deal. When are you going
to wake up and smell the
coffee? In 2005 when the Re-
publicans tried to tackle


this issue with private ac-
counts, you stuffed the idea!
Every year that you pro-
crastinate adds another
$600 billion to the liability.
Billionaire investor
Warren Buffet is of the
opinion that he should pay
more in takes. I do not dis-
agree with him; if Buffet
wants to pay more, he
should be allowed to do so. I
do not share his opinion.
Follow the logic: A) too,
many Americans don't have
health care insurance. B)
The reason they don't is be-
cause the cost of the insur-
ance is too high. C) The rea-
son for high health care in-
surance premiums is be-
cause health care costs have
risen too sharply So, if you
want to carve away at A, ad-
dress C.
The new Eurostar train
can cross from Paris to Lon-
don in a little over two
hours. Just think -: you can
grab a late lunch in Paris,
hop the train and speed to
London to catch a show in
the West End, and be back
in your Paris hotel just a lit-
tle after midnight, all for a
hundred dollar ticket. Two
hundred years ago,
Napoleon wanted to build a
tunnel under the Channel
so he could move his army
and conquer England. I like
my idea better.
Controlling the growth
of entitlement spending,
primarily Social Security,
Medicare, and Medicaid,
are huge issues for our law-
makers to resolve. Every
day, the bow wave of
promises made to future
generations gets bigger and


Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. vs. Mariann M. Smith
- contracts'
William Franklin Lamb vs. Patricia Ann Lamb dis-
solution of marriage
Jessica Williams vs. Wesley Agner domestic in-
junction
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Norman F Williams mort-
gage.foreclosure
Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Bernice J. Watson -
other civil
The Madison Group, LLP vs. Vitalien Holdings,
LLC, et al mortgage foreclosure
Anita Gail Van Devender vs. Michael Thomas Van
Devender-dissolution of marriage
Robert Ehmann and DOR vs. Judith L. Cieckiwicz-
other domestic
Robert Ehmann and DOR vs. Raymond J. Ciecki-
wicz-other domestic


bigger. The way
to solve these big
problems is by in-
troducing free
market reforms
and choice.
When individu-
als (and not
politicians) be-
come the owners
of the programs
they pay into,
we'll begin to get a handle
on these seemingly run-
away spending programs.
The official language of
Suwannee County is Eng-
lish. If you speak another
language and do not under-I
'stand English, then you. are
on your own to either learn
the official language or find
a means to interpret be-
tween your language and
English. It is called person-
al responsibility
Environmental guru Al
Gore refers to scientists
that hold contrary views to
his on. man-made global
warming "outliers." He
suggests that the number of
contrarians is so small as to
be statically insignificant.
In 2007, there were more
than 400 "outliers" accord-
ing to a recently released
Senate report. Doesn't
seem to insignificant to me.
Why would we ever as-
sume that a politician is
more virtuous than a busi-
nessman? Why would we
ever think that a govern-
ment bureaucracy can cre-
ate better, more flexible so-
lutions than the free mar-
ket?
Everyone has probably
heard the cliche "the only
thing in life you can count
on is death and taxes." Will
Rogers said the difference
between the two is that
death doesn't get any worse
when Congress convenes.
How true.
Those who hold dear
the sanctity of human life
received a great boost re-
cently when scientists an-
nounced the discovery of
technology that can create
embryonic stem cells from
human skin tissue.
There is a brain-drain
going on in Denmark driven
by high income taxes.
Young professionals are
simply unwilling to work in
their native country be-
cause of a top marginal rate
of 63 percent. They will
take their skills elsewhere.
Yo, Democrats ... are you
listening?
It seems to me that the
biggest problem associated
with the sub prime lending
market mess isn't ratchet-
ing upward interest rates
but the fact that someone
has a $300 thousand mort-
gage on a house that today
is only worth $250 thousand
... and falling.


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LOCAL & REGIONAL CRIME BLOTTER




Marijuana Grow House Leader


ESuentenced To 7.5 Years In Prison


Woman Arrested


For Shoplifting
A Madison woman was arrested for shoplifting on
Wednesday, December 26.
According to a Madison Police Department report,
Karen Gail Sternberg, 47, took a bottle of green body
wash into the women's restroom at Winn-Dixie. When
she came out of the bathroom, she did not have the
body wash in her hand.
Sgt. Nathan Curtis was sent to the scene. When he
approached Sternberg, he asked for permission to
search her. When she opened her purse, the bottle of
body wash was inside.
The total cost of the item was $2.29.



Man Arrested For


Stealing Beer
A Madison man was arrested for stealing beer from
a convenience store.
According to a Madison Police Department report,
the owner of the store at 303 West Base Street contacted
authorities. When Sgt. Chris Cooks arrived at the store,
the owner told hini that Melvin Jackson, 48, came into
the store and stole a quart of King Cobra beer.
Cooks made contact with Jackson at College Loop.
Jackson was arrested and transported to the Madi-
son County Jail.


Attbrney General Bill
McCollum announced
that a Flagler County man
was sentenced to more
than seven years in prison
after pleading guilty to
running a marijuana
grow house operation in
North Florida. Michael
Fanelli was' responsible
for at least three marijua-
na grow houses that pro-
duced 25 pounds of high-
grade marijuana every 12
weeks. The estimated
street value of each crop
of marijuana was more
than $110,000. Fanelli was
prosecuted by the Attor-
ney General's Office of
Statewide Prosecution.
"The marijuana we
are seeing grown and traf-
ficked in our state is a
serious threat due partic-
ularly to higher potency
and stronger drug concen-
trations in the plants,"
said Attorney General
McCollum. "We will con-
tinue working to fight the
spread of grow-house cul-
tivated marijuana, which
should be considered a
significant danger to our
state."


Fanelli and four addi-
tional individuals ran the
operation for approxi-
mately two years, consis-
tently delivering nearly 25
pounds of marijuana
every 12 weeks for distrib-
ution throughout North
Florida. Fanelli and his
co-conspirators were ar-
rested in April 2007 by au-
thorities with the Florida
Department of Law En-
forcement. At the time of
the arrest, authorities
seized more than $58,000
in cash, over 200 plants
and approximately 25
pounds of processed marn-
juana.
Co-defendants Troy
Fanelli, William Stampfle,
Michael Belgarde and
Tony Thatch have all pre-
viously pleaded gttilty and
have received sentences
ranging from 10 years pro-
bation to 7.5 years in
prison for their involve-
ment. Today's sentence
was handed down by
Judge Kim Hammond of
the 7th Judicial Circuit.
In 2006, law enforce-
ment detected marijuana
grow houses in 41 of
Florida's 67 counties,
ranking Florida second
only to California in the
amount of grow houses.
Many marijuana growers
have moved from rural
fields to sophisticated .
growing operations in the
suburbs of Florida. This
cultivation shift has been
accompanied by new tech-
niques to vastly increase
the drug's potency. This


extremely potent form of plants or more. This leg-


marijuana contains up to
15 times the amount of
THC, the addictive chemi-
cal found in marijuana,
than marijuana common
20 years ago. Grow house
marijuana has a street
value of $4,000-$6,000 per
pound and can be traded
pound for pound for co-
caine.
To address the cur-
rent marijuana problem
threatening the state, the
Attorney General is sup-
porting the Marijuana
Grow House Eradication
Act, expected to be heard
during the 2008 Legisla-
tive Session, which will
create a tough new penal-
ty for those who grow 25
McCLUNE


islative change specifical-
ly targets for-profit grow-
ers who exploit Florida's
current trafficking stan-
dards of 300 plants and
the federal threshold of
100 plants to avoid prison
time. Additionally, the bill
creates a new penalty
against those who own a
house for the purpose of
cultivating marijuana, as
well as a new penalty for
those who live in or are
the caretakers of mari-
juana grow houses. The
legislation is being spon-
sored by Senator Steve
Oelrich (R Gainesville)
and Representative Nick
Thompson (R- Fort My-
ers).
cont from page IA


after example of Jerry doing things like that," Sanders
added.
McClune and wife Ann have one son, Steven Mc-
Clune. Steven and wife Sharon have two daughters,
Kristen and Kaylee. "I look forward to doing things with
my granddaughters and especially getting out with my
wife. I've had a great career with Madison County, but I
really look forward to the time with my family," Mc-
Clune said.
Michael Curtis can be reached by email at
michael@greenepublishing.com.
SIRMANS cont from page 1A
bery, and other attractive foliage, serving both facility
users and neighboring properties. .
"The Sirmans site will be a major improvement for
the citizens of the area. In addition to iore effective
and convenient waste disposal, capturing recyclables
will promote the life span of the Greenville Auxiliary
Landfill as well," said Wyche. "Keeping clean commu-
nities throughout the county is a top priority and fun-
damental to future growth. Congratulations to every-
body involved," Wyche added.
Michael Curtis can be reached by email at
michael@greenepublishing.com.


SUSPECT


cont from page 1A


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lieved to be in a fight. During the field interview, Cru-
mity was asked to identify himself.
"Antonio Cromartie" was the reply as Crumity used
the name of a former Florida State Seminole, who now
plays for the San Diego Chargers.
Greene asked Crumity to spell the name Antonio
Cromartie. Crumity reportedly tried several times but
could not do it.
Deputy Kevin Odom approached Greene and told
him Crumity's real name.
Crumity told officers that the reason he gave the
wrong name was because he was scared that they would
find out who he really was.
A check revealed that Crumity had two outstanding
warrants.
Greene placed Crumity under arrest, charging him
with resisting arrest without violence.
Crumity was transported to the Madison County
Jail.


INJURED


cont from page IA


The right front of Hoffman's 1995 Ford sideswiped
the left rear of Galvan's semi. Hoffman ran off the road
and down the embankment.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office and the
Greenville Volunteer Fire Department assisted FHP at
the scene.
FHP Sgt. S.A. Hoopel was the crash investigator.


Animal Control


cont from page 1A


STo raise awareness and deliver services more effec-
tively, Willoughby gave several PowerPoint presenta-
tions to civic organizations in 2007 and got permission
from the Board of County Commissioners to give cita-
tions and increase fines for violations when applicable.
'Anybody can call us anytime and we'll come get the
animal as soon as humanly possible. There's no need to
abandon them on old dirt roads or drop them over fences
for fear of consequences. The animal is always handled
humanely and I always look for the best option,"
Willoughby added.
The boxes, tools, methods, even the injections used,
are designed to allow the animal to be free from fear and
pain. Having a Coordinator like Willoughby deliver this
unpopular, but highly important task is as important as
the working tools however. "I've always tried to learn
things from the ground up. I grew up with animals and
I treat each one now like I did then, with affection and
dignity"
Michael Curtis can be reached by email at
michael@greenepublishing.com.


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AROUND MADISON COUNTY


Clara Inez

Pridgeon

Studebaker


Clara Inez Pridgeon
Studebaker of Pinetta
died Saturday, December
22, 2007, in Madison.
She was born in Nor-
walk and moved to Pinetta
in 1965. During World War
II, she was a secretary for
the U.S. Army Corps of En-
gineers. From June 1979
until May 1992, she was the
town clerk for Lee. She was
a member of Lee United
Methodist Church and Lee
Senior Citizens. She was
also a member of the Or-
der of the Eastern Star
#109, where she served for
over 50 years. She was a
loving wife and mother,
graridminther and great-
grandmother. She loved to
read, cook, sew and do gar-
dening and crafts.
She is survived by two
sons, George Scott Stude-
baker and wife, Annette, of
Jacksonville, and Terry
Alex Studebaker and wife,
Mary Helen, of Pinetta;
two sisters, Georgia East-
man of Bartow and Cappy
Mesa of Jacksonville; a
sister-in-law, Dot Pridgeon
of Greenville; four grand-
children, Marian Singles
of Huntsville, Ala., Brian
Studebaker of Jack-
sonville, Maria Studebak-
er-Coppage of Valdosta,.
Ga. and Carla Studebaker
Cartledge of Woodbridge,
Va.; and one great-grand-
child, Reid Singles.
She was predeceased
by her husband, Ralph M.
Studebaker; an infant
daughter, Jean Ann Stude-
baker; three sisters; and
one brother.
Funeral services are
set for Saturday, December
29, at Lee United Methodist
Church with burial to fol-
low at Stonewall Cemetery
in Lee.
The family will receive
friends Friday night, De-
cember 28, from 6-8 p.m. at
Beggs Funeral Home,
Madison Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, do-
nations may be made to the
Florida United Methodist
Church's Children's Home,
51 Main Street, Enterprise,
FL 32425 and Big Bend
Hospice, 1723 Mahan Cen-
ter Boulevard, Tallahas-
see, FL 32308.


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January 2 January 25 support group for people interested in pre-
Mike and Kelly Bowling will be in concert The Shepherds will be in concert at the venting or controlling diabetes, high blood
at the Madison Church of God on January 2, Madison Church of God on January 25, 2008 pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, obesity,
2008 starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free, how- starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free, however a and other chronic health conditions. The club
ev6r a love offering will be received during the love offering will be received during the con- meets the third Wednesday of each month at
concert. cert. the Madison Public Library Conference Room
January 13 Every Tuesday Saturday at 378 NW College Loop, Madison, 12:15 12:45
New Primitive Baptist Church invites you The Diamonds in the Ruff Adoption Pro- p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring their own
to attend the installation service of their pas- gram at the Suwannee Valley Humane Society lunch!
tor, Elder James Humose;' The service will be is open every Tuesday through Saturday from Third Wednesday of Each Month
held on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located on 1156 S.E Bisbee The Madison County Diabetes Support
Please come out and celebrate this occasion Loop Madison FL, 32340. For a healthy Group is a free educational service and sup-
wtih us. lifestyle, adopt an animal and they will make port group for diabetes and those wanting to
January 14 your life more fulfilled. For more information, prevent diabetes. The group meets the third
The Suwannee Chapter of the Florida or directions, call (866) 236-7812 or (850) 971- Wednesday of each month at the Madison
Trail Association will hold its monthly meet- 9904. Public Library Conference Room at 378 NW
ing on Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Suwan- The Month of January College Loop, Madison, 11:45 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
nee River Water Management District, located Monday through Friday, NFCC is featur- Everyone is welcome is bring their own
on U.S. 90 and C.R. 49, two miles east of Live ing the art -work of artist Renee Smith and lunch! Details: contact Marcia Kazmierski at
Oak. The meeting will be held from 7-9 p.m. her art students at Aucilla Christian Acade- 386-752-2461 or Lorraine Miller at 386-752-6439.
The public is welcome. my in Monticello Monday, January 7-31, 2008 Fourth Wednesday of Each Month
January 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The show will be held in the An informational meeting for those in-
The Madison County Health Support NFCC Art Gallery For more information, jured and needing help returning to work
Group Meeting will be held Tuesday, January please call Lisa Barden at (850) 973-1642 or will be held the fourth Wednesday of each
15, 2008, at 11 a.m. The topic for the meeting BardenL@nfcc.edu. month from 12-3 p.m. at the Madison County
will be "Goal setting for your health in 2008." Third Tuesday of Each Month Extension Office located on 184 College Loop.
For more information, please call (850) 342- The Greater Greenville Area Diabetes The meeting is free and open to the public.
0170 ext. 207. The meeting will be held at the Support Group is a free educational service For more information, please call (850) 245-
Greenville Public Library and support for diabetes and those wanting to 3489.
January 17 prevent diabetes. The group meets the third Each Tuesday Night in October
The Madison County Health Support Tuesday of each month at the Greenville Pub- Madison County Central School will be
Group Meeting will be held Thursday, Janu- lic Library Conference Room at 312 SW hosting Parent Workshops every Tuesday
ary 17, 2008, at 11:45 h.m. The topic for the Church Street, Greenville, 11 11:30 a.m. night in October, starting at 6 p.m. in the Me-
meeting will be "Goal setting for your health Everyone is welcome! dia Center. A different topic will be discussed
in 2008." For more information, please call Third Wednesday of Each Month each night. Join them for some refreshments,
(850) 342-0170 ext. 207. The meeting will be held The Madison County Health Education fun, and information. Please call 973-5022 ext.
at the Madison Public Library Club is holding a free educational service and 314 for more information.



In The True Spirit Of Giving


Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Ted Ensminger
Some of Madison County's hopefuls line up on Fri-
day, December 21, anticipating a free Christmas food
voucher at the First United Methodist Church of Madison.
Approximately 120 Madison families benefited from the
giving.


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By Ted Ensminger
Greene Publishing, Inc.
On Thursday and Fri-
day, December 20 and 21,
staff members and volun-
teers representing United
4 Methodist Cooperative
Ministries joined together
to help those less fortu-
nate. On hand to help out
were Jenny Andrews, Pen-
ny Worden, Mary Helen
Studebaker, Hilda Dixon
and Tommy Hardee and
several others.
Families of all sizes
lined up outside the First
United Methodist Church
in downtown Madison to
receive valuable food
vouchers.
During the two-day peri-
od, the church contributed
thousands of dollars in
vouchers to an estimated
120 families.
Methodist families were
celebrating Christmas in
the true spirit of giving.
Ted Ensminger can be
emailed at:
2ted@,oreendpublishing.comn








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AROUND MADISON COUNTY








"elcome To Our Partt


By Tyrra B Meserve "There's Andy-Pandy!" shouted someone in the
Greene Publishing Inc. audience as Thanksgiving brought gingerbread men,
"Welcome to our party," the chalkboard of Madi- bearcake and muffins. Visitors' smiling faces filled
son County Personnel Development Services (PDS) the screen and Patrick and Geraldine had a birthday,
read. As hostesses bustled, and luncheon was pre- then Danielle Isgro, Bertha Wright, and John Calvin
pared, a movie of the year gone by was shown. The Andrews passed away Missed but not forgotten, their
lights were dimmed and by the time they came back friends remember well, their faces immortalized in
on everyone who had watched, whether featured in cameos.
the film or not, felt as though they had lived through "Play it again!" the crowd shouted, and play it
it all. The ups and downs, smiles and tears, all were again, Burke did.
captured in a slideshow of snapshots and still life. The memories probably could have played at
Family can come in many forms, and bonds are least another two times but lunch was served and
strong when we learn to work together. All were all that footage makes a body hungry.
welcome when it came to the celebration of Turkey with dressing, lots of trimmings fin-
PDS' makeshift, make-good family, and wel- ished with banana pudding filled the crowd
come was deeply felt. Topped off with karaoke A e and supplied enough energy for the karaoke
Christmas classics, the party was a "must at- "Jingle Bells" carolers. Presents were passed to the tune of
tend." rang out with "Jingle Bells," until one by one the tradi-
Melissa Burke, in charge of most of the Karen, Barbara tional holiday sofigs made their way on
annual event's planning, fluttered about and Geraldine. stage.
seating and settling all in. Once everyone At At Whether solo or by group, the tunes
was comfortable, the showlights went off Left: Right: rought yuletide joy as fans watched their
and the movie came on. From our Hearts to 'Who "Wel- friends sing and Christmas spirit flowed like
Yours" the caption read and the year unfolded wants come melodies.
once more in front of eager eyes. to hear to Our To work together and make such joy is a goal
TaiChi lessonsblendedintofabricweaving 'White Party" that all should strive for. With a doll named
and rice art. A quilt of leaves in spring accented Christ- Marcy says "Susie," friends galore, and enough laughter to fill
with personal pillows, followed by a rainy day m mas?" Loret- with cheer the room, the goal is not far.
Tallahassee. With summer came a BBQ, then Angel's ta asks Geraldine Greene Publishing, Inc. Photos "Welcome to Our Party!" May there be many
baby shower. By Tyrra Meserve, December 21, 2007 more to come.

A W-% WA A I wPY I T "w Ir UL


They come from all
walks of life but have a
common interest in two-
way radio communica-
tions. Amateur radio op-
erators (Ham Operators)
are licensed by the Feder-
al Communications Com-
missiopn after passing,,the.
multiple choice written
test for the class of license
under which they operate.
The requirement of know-
ing the Morse Code has
been removed by the FCC
and is not a requirement
for getting your amateur
radio license.
In Madison County
people from such employ-
ment areas as teachers, at-
torneys, auto mechanics,
radio technicians, mental
health workers, office sup-
port employees, water
management, law enforce-
ment, emergency medical
services and home mak-
ing are active Ham Opera-
tors. They may talk to
each other or talk to Ham
Operators around the
world. Some even try to
make "out-of-this-world
contacts with the Interna-
tionfal Space Station (ISS)
and the Space Shuttle who
have crew members who
are licensed Ham Opera-


AI


Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, December 27, 2007
Pat Lightcap is pictured at the Emergency Operations Center in Madison in front of
the shortwave radio equipment.


tors.
Emergency communi-
cations is an interest of
many local Hams. They
have joined the Amateur
Radio Emergency Ser-
vices (ARES) organization
and are trained to help
provide communications
during emergencies when
normal methods do not
work. Bob Blair (KG4VIN)
of Lee, Florida assisted a


boater in distress in the
Pacific Ocean a few
months ago. In January of
2007 the local ARES group
established HF and VHF
communications from
Madison to Tallahassee
when a fiber optic tele-
phone cable was cut and
there was no long distance
telephone service in to or
out of Madison and Taylor
Counties. During hurri-


canes that approach land
there is the Hurricane
Watch Net on 14.325 Mhz
that receives weather and
damage reports from the
affected areas and trans-
fers that data to the Na-
tional Hurricane Center
in Miami.
Jim Stanley, Madison
County Emergency Man-
ager, has authorized an
Amateur Radio station at
the Madison County
Emergency Operations
Center. HF, VHF, UHF, and
a SEDAN digital stations
are all in place should nor-
mal radio and telephone
systems go down or be-
come overloaded during
an emergency "We are
grateful for Mr. Stanley's
support of Amateur Radio
and we stand ready to as-
sist when needed," said
Patrick Lightcap (K4NRD)
the ARES Emergency Co-
ordinator for Madison
County
If you would like to
help or just want to meet
new people and make new
friends from Madison to
Russia or Australia or
Japan, Amateur Radio is
where you can do this.
For more information
on earning your license go
to wwW.arrl.org or con-
tact a local Ham Operator.
You can study the ques-
tion pool and take practice
exams on-line. When you
feel you are ready you can
take the real test from a
volunteer examiner. Ama-
teur Radio is fun, useful
and exciting.


Make Some Financial
Resolutions and Stick to Them
Provided by Brad Bashaw, Edward Jones
If you make a New Year's resolution, and you dont fol-
low through on it, what are the consequences? It all
depends. If you vow to learn French, but you never get past
"Oui, mademoiselle," your life will probably go on pretty
much as before (unless, of course, you're now living in
France). But if you make some financial resolutions, and you
abandon them, you could fall short of your long-term goals,-
such as a comfortable retirement.
Consequently, you'll want to set reasonable and attain-
able financial resolutions and then discipline yourself to
achieve them. What sort of resolutions might you make?
Consider the following:
Boost your 401(k) contributions this year and every
year. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement
plan such as a 403(b) or 457(b) take full advantage of it.
Your earnings have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred
basis, and, because you typically make pre-tax contribu-
tions, the more you invest, the lower your annual taxable
income. Furthermore, you may have a dozen or more
investment options within your plan, so you can tailor your
choices to reflect your individual risk tolerance, goals and
time horizon. If your salary goes up every year, increase
your 401 (k) contributions at the same time. Since the money
will automatically be deducted from your paycheck, you
shouldnt find it hard to keep this financial "resolution."
Contribute the maximum amount to your IRA. Your tra-
ditional or Roth IRA can be a key part of your retirement sav-
ings. A traditional IRA can potentially grow tax deferred,
while a Roth IRA's earnings have the potential to grow tax-
free, provided you dont take withdrawals until you reach 59-
1/2 and you've had your account at least five years.
Unfortunately, many people don't fully fund their IRAs each
year because they're intimidated by the contribution limits
($5,000 per year, or $6,000 if you're over 50). But there's no
need to fund your IRA all at once; you can do it incremental-
ly. Why not write out a check to your IRA each time you get
paid, or, better yet, have the money automatically sent from
your checking account? Again, it will be easier to keep this
resolution if you don't have to work at it.
Build an emergency fund. This resolution may take a bit
more effort, but it's worth it. If you can put away six to 12
months' worth of living expenses in a liquid account, and
only use the money for emergencies cai repairs, unexpect-
ed doctors' bills, etc. you may be able to avoid dipping into
your investments to pay for these costs. And the less you tap
into your investments, the better.
Cut your debts. Here's another resolution that sounds
simple, but can be difficult to achieve. Yet, every dollar that
doesnt have to go for a debt payment can be invested for
your future. In 2008, look for ways to cut your costs, and
strive to live within your means.
See a professional. If you've never worked with a finan-
cial advisor, make 2008 the year to start. A qualified financial
advisor can objectively evaluate your situation and suggest
appropriate financial strategies for helping you achieve your
long-term objectives.
If you can follow all these resolutions in 2008, you can
help position yourself for financial success for many New
Years to come.


Brad Bashaw
Investment Representative


EdwardJones


114 SW Range Avenue
P.O. Box 631
Madison, FL 32341
Bus 850-973-8334 Fax 877-516-2596
Hm 386-362-6204 Toll Free 866-973-8334
www.edwardjones.com
Serving Individual Investors Since 1871


Amateur Radio1s Alive And Well In Madison


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AROUND MADISON COUNTY


By Tyrra B Meserve
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Busy, busy, busy is what Ina Thompson is at the
Mail Room in downtown Madison. Whether it's send-
ing holiday packages, designing logos or getting
artists the supplies they need to paint that master-
piece, Ina's got it going on, or going out,
in the mail, as the case may be. As
of last June 1, she is the new
lady in charge of the Mail
Room, making sure those
loved one's far and wide stay
in contact and stay in step with
innovative correspondence, and a
few other tricks up her sleeve.
With a heavy background in retail art, Ina


is the perfect person to have standing behind the
counter of the fresh new Mail Room. Taking over for
Mike Kirkland, Thompson stepped in and filled his
shoes, and the store with her own personal touches.
From picture framing to personalized signs, Thomp-
son can get it done with free coffee while you wait.
In an atmosphere that is pleasantly knowl-
edgeable, she can answer just about
any question you might have.
Conveniently located in the
Downtown shopping district,
the Mail Room even has a com-
puter work-station for any on-
line needs. For people needing
C.D.s and flash drives, this self-serve
stop-off can save a headache or two with a
competent helper nearby in case one gets stuck.
Going to college and having relatives here in
town gave Ina an "in" when she was considering
moving back to Florida after residing in Atlanta. She
met the Pikes, and being so handy by nature, helped
them renovate the old Presbyterian Church on Range
St.
From there, she was still working as a part-time
wholesale art distributor when the idea of renovat-
ing the Mail Room started to get tossed around.
Months later, a fresh coat of paint and a fresh
new look brings out the best of what the Mail Room
now has to offer its customers. Stop in, drop off, and
find the inner artist at the shop Thompson has dedi-
cated to this need. The Mail Room is located at 117 W
Pinckney, or call (850) 973-2328 and Ina can help get
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AROUND MADISON COUNTY


Madison Rotary Club Makes Donations


The Madison County Health Department will be
offering smoking cessation classes starting on
January 7, 2008 at 6pm at the Health Department in
the conference room. Quit Smoking Now is a six
week course that was designed by ex-smokers.
These classes are open to the public and FREE of
charge. Anyone who is interested in attending these
classes please contact Tekeema Graham at the
Madison County Health Department at
850-973-5000 ext. 120.


The Madison Rotary
Club luncheon and meet-
ing was opened by Capt.
Morris Steen (USN-ret),
the Club president.
Guests were recognized
by Jargo Clark,
past Rotary District
Governor. Sgt. at Arms.
Dale Stone was present-
ed by Rotarian Jack
Proctor and Rotarian
Wayne Conger intro-
duced Billy Washington


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Rebecca Barnes talks
to the Madison Rotary Club
about the Red Cross
Blood Bank.


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to the Club about the
need for continuing sup-
port for the Red Cross
Blood Bank.
Barnes reported that
"every two seconds
someone needs blood."
She added that the Red
Cross is the oldest blood-
banking organization in
the world and hopes to
avoid shortages of blood
and excesses in the
blood supply by careful-
ly planning blood dri-
ves. Very few people ac-
tually donate blood each
year-about 5% of the
U.S. population on aver-
age, depending where
you live.
Blood cannot be
manufactured. It comes
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NOTICE
TESTING OF TABULATING EQUIPMENT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 101.5612 OF THE
FLORIDA STATUTES, THE LOGIC AND ACCU-
RACY TEST OF THE BALLOT TABULATING
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN THE PRESIDEN-
TIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, JANUARY 29,
2008, WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 4,2008 AT
2:00 PM IN THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS'
OFFICE, MADISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ANNEX, 229 SW PICKNEY ST, ROOM 113. THE
TEST IS CONDUCTED TO ASCERTAIN THAT
THE EQUIPMENT WILL CORRECTLY COUNT
THE VOTES CAST FOR ALL OFFICES AND ALL
MEASURES IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.

THIS TEST IS OPEN TO THE PRESS, CANDI-
DATES, AND TO THE PUBLIC.

JADA WOODS WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR OF
ELECTIONS MADISON COUNTY.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS JANUARY 14, 2008
AND ENDS JANUARY 26, 2008. HOURS FOR
VOTING WILL BE MONDAY THROUGH FRI-
DAY FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM. THE
WEEKEND HOURS WILL BE SATURDAY,
JANUARY 19,2008 FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 12:00
PM, SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2008 FROM 1:00
PM UNTIL 5:00 PM, AND SATURDAY, JANU-
ARY 26,2008 FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM.

THE LOCATION FOR EARLY VOTING IS THE
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS' OFFICE IN THE
COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING.

PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU MUST PROVIDE
PHOTO/SIGNATURE ID PRIOR TO VOTING
OR YOU MAY VOTE ON A PROVISIONAL
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HEALTH & NUTRITION


Madison County Carrier 9A


ITI'Os To et Th MostFromAlDctr s t


Just because you visit the doctor when you have a
,problem or for an annual physical, it doesn't mean you
:are getting the most beneficial results from your time
:spent in the examining room.
If you don't communicate effectively about your
;medical condition-- or if the doctor doesn't ask the right
:questions -- your check-ups can leave many problems
:and potential problems unaddressed.
"It is crucial for individuals to take full advantage of
:their limited time with their doctor... By preparing for
the meeting beforehand, patients will be able to present
*their doctors with a more complete view of their cur-
:rent state of health, adding valuable information to
'help the physician during the evaluation," said Dr. Boyd
:Lyles, Corporate Medical Director, U.S. Preventive Med-
icine.
This is whythe experts at U.S. Preventive Medicine
:are offering these important tips to help consumers get
the most from annual physicals:
Prioritize and verbalize personal concerns and
goals. In advance of the appointment, identify all pri-
mary health and wellness concerns as well as expecta-
tions and goals for the visit. Address these with your
doctor
Review family medical history Update or review
the history of illnesses in blood relatives. Many dis-
eases have a strong hereditary predisposition.
Get an examination the old-fashioned way A thor-
ough physical must include a thorough physical exami-
:nation, no matter how uncomfortable, for early detec-
tion and prevention.


Address the potential for metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing di-
abetes and cardiovascular disease and is easily diag-
nosed through a cholesterol or lipid profile, blood glu-
cose (sugar), blood pressure readings and measurement
of waist circumference. However, metabolic syndrome
is not routinely addressed by many doctors during a
physical. Ask if you should be assessed for it.
Ask about screening for chronic diseases. Early de-
tection leads to improved prognosis for many of the
most common chronic diseases, such as heart disease,
cancer and diabetes. Talk to your doctor about a sched-
ule of recommended preventive screenings.
Discuss unhealthy habits. or lifestyle choices. Is-
sues that should routinely be addressed include tobacco
use, alcohol intake, eating disorders, medication
overuse and unsafe sexual practices.
Evaluate the best diet. Optimal wellness and dis-
ease prevention cannot be achieved without a healthy
nutritional plan. Discuss nutrition with your doctor at
each annual physical and consider consultation with a
registered dietitian to determine the best diet for indi-
vidual medical concerns.
Create an exercise regimen -- even if you have
physical limitations. Some people may have physical
conditions that they assume limit or negate their abili-
ty to follow an exercise regime. Ask the physician for a
referral to a clinical exercise physiologist, physical
therapist or cardiac rehabilitation program for an exer-
cise evaluation and individualized prescription.
Discuss mental health issues. There is strong sci-


STRESS CAN DAMAGE YOUR



SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS


While everyone knows
that stress can take a toll
on a person psychological-
ly, it also can lead to other
problems -- such as acne,
brittle nails or even hair
loss.
"In treating hundreds
of.patientsov erthe years;
i"1ave seen firsthand how
stress can aggravate the
skin and trigger unexpect-
ed flare-ups that, in effect,
create more stress for pa-
tients," said Dr. Flqr A.
Mayoral, clinical instruc-
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tor in the departments of
dermatology and cuta-
neous surgery at the Uni-
versity of Miami's Miller
School of Medicine.'
When a person be-
comes stressed, the level
of the body's stress hor-
mone rises. This in turn
causes an increase in oil
production, which can
lead to oily skin; acne and
other related skin prob-
lems. Even people with
skin that is not affected by
acne tend to develop tem-
porary stress-related acne
due to increased oil pro-
duction.
There are many rea-
sons why men and women
lose their hair, but many
experts believe that stress
may be the primary rea-
son for unexplained hair
loss. In some instances the


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hair loss can occur up to
three months after a
stressful event. After the
initial hair loss, hair usu-
ally grows back in six to
nine months.
"Stress affects people
differently -- some may de-
velop an ulcer, or have a
heart attack, or lose their
hair," said Mayoral. "Hair
loss is a normal response
to stress, but patients
should see a dermatolo-
gist for a proper evalua-
tion to rule out other med-
ical causes. I also advise
patients to avoid any
strange diets where only
one or two foods are al-
lowed, as improper nutri-
tion and extreme or rapid
weight loss can result in
hair loss."
For their part, nails
are not immune to show-
ing outward signs of
stress. Some damage can
be caused by such nervous
habits as biting the nails
or picking at them during
times of stress. Brittle,
peeling nails also are a
common side effect of
stress.
"Sometimes patients
with nail problems are not
aware that their habits or
tics from being stressed
out or nervous are at the
root of their problem,"
said Mayoral.
The key is learning
how to manage your stress
to alleviate some of the
anxiety and any related
symptoms. Here are some
basic tips to help keep
your skin, hair and nails
healthy:
Learn to recognize
the underlying problem
that is triggering your
symptoms and develop
skills to help minimize the
stress.
Exercise helps re-
lease endorphins in the
body that can reduce
stress.
Don't smoke, as
smoking can cause wrin-
kles.
Eat foods rich in vit-
amins and antioxidants as
they can help keep your
skin healthy
Avoid very hot show-
ers or baths and use deter-
gent-free soaps. Moistur-
ize as soon as possible af-
ter bathing.
Wear a broad-spec-
trum sunscreen with an


SPF of 15 or higher daily
to protect your skin from
sun exposure.
For more information
on skin, hair and nail con-
ditions that can be affect-
ed by stress, visit
www.skincarepvhsicians.-
corn, a Web site developed
by the American Academy
of Dermatologv


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entific evidence that stress, anxiety and depression
have significant effects on physical well-being. Each an-
nual physical should include discussion of personal
stressors (occupational concerns, financial difficulties,
family illness, etc.) and any symptoms of anxiety, irri-
tability, tension or depression.
Evaluate sleep patterns. Discuss sleep patterns
and note any loud or disruptive snoring, periods of ap-
nea (pauses in breathing) or drowsiness during the day-
time. Difficulties with frequent urination during the
night, insomnia, restless legs and early morning awak-
ening should also be mentioned.
Review the list of prescription and over-the-
counter medications you currently take. Provide your
doctor with a complete list of all .prescription and over-
the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs or other sup-
plements that you are taking or have recently taken.
Keep a personal copy of the paperwork. Request a
copy of all laboratory work, diagnostic studies, consul-
tations and the physician's report for your personal
records. Maintain a notebook or binder with all of your
medical records and any nutritional or exercise'recom-
mendations.
For more information about preventive health ser-
vices, visit www. USPreventiveMedicine.com.






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How To Ensure A Comfortable Retirement


The world is changing and you've got to
keep up if you want your nest egg to provide a
comfortable retirement.
However, many seniors have unrealistic ex-
pectations about their ability to enjoy a well-fi-
nanced retirement because they overestimate
both their financial resources and their capa-
bility to continue to generate income into their
golden years.
For example, with the real estate market
currently in a slump, seniors can't bank on
their homes to fund retirement. Nev-
ertheless, many are overly op-
timistic about the role of
real estate in funding
their retirements, ac-
cording to a recent na-
tional survey from
S Bell Investment Ad-
visors. The findings
showed that 68 per-
cent of the surveyed
60 year old investors
were relying on their
personal resi-
dence as a prima-
ry retirement as-
set.
"Their homes
may be their cas-
tles, but seniors
cannot bank on
their residences
as their retire-
ment nest egg,"
said Jim Bell,
president of Bell
Investment Advi-
sors. "Given the
cyclical nature of
real estate and
the 'fluctuations
in home values,
real estate is not a
panacea for inad-
equate retire-


ment savings."
Real estate isn't the only area where many
older Americans have impractical expecta-
tions about retirement.
According to the recent Bell survey, far too
many seniors are counting on being able to
work throughout retirement to augment sav-
ings.
Similarly, many believe they can afford to
retire simply by reducing their lifestyle expen-
ditures, disregarding the changing economy
and the unpredictability of their own situa-
tions particularly when it comes to health is-
sues that may arise as they get older.
"Faulty assumptions have the potential to
sabotage retirement dreams, unless you take a
very proactive approach to managing invest-
ments well into your golden years," Bell said.
With this in mind, here are some useful re-
tirement tips from the experts at Bell Invest-
ment Advisors:
The key to a satisfying retirement is not
wealth, it's planning. Define what you'd -
like to do during retirement and make
sure your investments are working to get
you there.
Think about what you'd like to do in
retirement: hobbies, travel, education, sec-
ond careers, etc. Find out what it will take
to finance your vision. Then get profes-
sional help to manage your finances, in-
vestments and your career to get you
there.
Ask the question: "how much is R
enough?" The answer is different for Fi
everyone. Bell typically encourages se- C\
niors to estimate their annual expenses in
retirement, and multiply that by 20. wa
Don't get too conservative with your in- Ma
vestments too early Now that many of us 200
will live for decades after 60, we need to 8M5
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continue to reach for higher returns, mak- fax
ing investments work harder throughout rut
our lives.
*Younger seniors from the Baby Boomer
generation, for instance, should consider


retaining a healthy portion of their assets in
growth-oriented investments, so that their nest
egg continues to grow.
Another red flag is to rely heavily on
your home. To capitalize on its equity, you will
need to move to a lower cost home or a lower
cost region. You have to factor in not just the
amount for which you can sell your home, but
what your next home will cost and all moving
expenses.
"The world is different for today's retirees.
Many seniors have 20 to 30 years ahead of them
when they enter retirement, so they have to
plan differently than did their parents' genera-
tion," said Bell. '"Above all, seniors should re-
member that there is no single formula to
achieving a rich and rewarding retirement,
and that proper planning is crucial."
For more tips on funding retirement and in-
formation about financial planning and man-
aging your investments, visit
www. bellinvest. com.


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Madison County Carrier 11A


The recreational
harvest season for spot-
ted seatrout will reopen
in the southern half of
Florida on Jan. 1.
Spotted seatrout
harvest has been closed
since Nov. 1 in Florida
Atlantic Coast waters
south of the Flagler-Vo-
lusia counties line and
in Gulf Coast waters
south of a line running
due west from the west-
ernmost point of Fred
Howard Park Causeway,
which is about 1.17
miles, south of the
Pinellas/Pasco counties
line.


This two-month clo-
sure occurs each year to
help maintain the abun-
dance of spotted
seatrout.
The maximum daily
bag limit for spotted
seatrout in these areas
is four fish per person.
In all Florida waters
north and west of these
areas, the daily limit is
five fish per person.
The statewide slot
limit for spotted
seatrout is 15-20 inches
total length. However,
anglers may keep one
spotted seatrout larger
than 20 inches as part of


the daily bag limits.
Spotted seatrout
may not be harvested by
using any multiple
hooks with live or dead
natural bait, and snag-
ging or snatch hooking
spotted seatrout is not
allowed. Spotted
seatrout may be taken
only with hook, line
gear and cast nets and
must be landed in a
whole condition.
The harvest of spot-
ted seatrout will close
during the month of
February in northeast
and northwest Florida
waters.


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Specific North Florida rivers deemed critical habitat for the shinyrayed pocket-
book, oval pigtoe and other mussels.
The U.S: Fish and Wildlife Service recently designated about 1,200 miles of stream
as critical habitat for seven species of freshwater mussels protected under the En-
dangered Species Act (ESA). The Service was required to complete this process under
a settlement stemming from a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity
The critical habitat included eleven different areas along the northeast section of
the Gulf of Mexico. According to the ESA, critical habitat is any geographic area con-
taining "features essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species
that may require special management considerations or protection."
For the seven snails, areas include the Econfina Creek drainage in Florida; the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River drainage in Alabama, Florida and Georgia;
the Ochlockonee River drainage in Florida and Georgia; and the Suwannee River
drainage in Florida.
The seven species of endangered mussels are the fat threeridge, shinyrayed pock-
etbook, Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, and oval pigtoe, and the
threatened Chipola slabshell and purple bankclimber. As listed species under the
ESA, the seven mussels are already protected wherever they occur.
Three of the mussels may have caught your eye in the news recently because of
their habitation in the Apalachicola River below the Jim Woodruff Dam. The water
flow from the dam is of special concern because of severe drought conditions in parts
of the Southeast.

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Land Clearing, Ponds, Stump Re-
moval, Demolition, and Roads. No
Job Too Small. Free Estimates. Call
Paul Kinsley at 850-973-6326

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Keep your home, keep your
credit good, call for free
consultation
850-673-9102.


I build sheds, decks,
exterior carpentry work,
window and
door replacement.
Call Bob: 850-242-9342

SPECIAL CARE SITTING
Will care for your elder or
home bound loved one in the
comfort of your home. I have a
compassionate heart and caring
hands. I provide personal care,
light housekeeping, companion-
ship and respite care. I have
references and a background
check for your peace of mind.
If you or your loved one have a
need for a Special Care Service
Call Brenda Jenkins,
She is the one!
850-948-9986.


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bass guitar by ear!!
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(850) 973-4622.
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Apartments
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Call 850-948-3036. TDD/TTY
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MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
2BR\BTH $450
3BR\2BTH $550
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HOME FOR RENT
3BDR/1BTH
613 S.E. Old County Camp Rd.
in Madison. Sec. 8 welcome
Call 954-699-3973
FOR RENT
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2 MILES FROM TOWN
WATER FURNISHED
973-6991





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With your land
Factory Direct Prices
No Middle Man!
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Lake City Florida
1-800-355-9385

Commercial/Industrial
Property
with state highway frontage-23
acres, Corner lots. Fronts both
Harvey Greene Drive and High-
way 53 South. Natural gas line,
8 inch water main, access to city
utilities, fire hydrant, and ser-
vice from two power companies.
Property has easy access to I-10,
via SR 53 & SR 14. Will build to
suit tenant.
Call Tommy Greene
850-973-4141


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diploma or GED, and pass a drug
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2008. No applications will be ac-
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Friday. We will be accepting appli-
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LEGALS


PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE

The Madison County Board of County Commissioner's will hold a public hearing in
the County Commission Meeting Room, Courthouse Annex, 112 E. Pinckney Street,
Madison, Florida on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. or soon as the matter
can be heard, on the following application for Special Exception:

APPLICATION: A request by the County.of Madison, to be granted a special excep-
tion under Section 4.4A, of the Madison County Land Development Regulations to
permit a Public Service/Utility (Recycling Collection Center) on the following proper-
ty:

A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 15, T-1N; R-9E, MADISON COUNTY,
FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE
NORTH 00"37'45" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING, FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00037'45"
WEST, A DISTANCE OF 335.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89o23'40" EAST, A DIS-
TANCE OF 453.13 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF NORTH
STATE ROAD 53; THENCE SOUTH 02*28'44" EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF
WAY, A DISTANCE OF 102.23 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY
RUN SOUTH 89023'40" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 99.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
0230'14" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 233.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89*20'11"
WEST, A DISTANCE OF 364.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CON-
TAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.


A copy of the application is available for inspection by the public during normal busi-
ness hours at the Board of County Commissioners Administration Office, Courthouse
Annex, Room 219, Madison, FL. or you may contact Jeanne Bass, at (850) 973-3179
for additional information.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir-
ing special accommodations to participate in meeting of the Board, you are entitled,
at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Tim Sanders,
Clerk of Court, at Post Office Box 237, Madison, Florida 32341, telephone: (850)973-
1500, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired,
please call 1-800-955-8771.

All interested parties may appear at the Public Hearing and be heard with respect to
the above referenced application. Any persons wishing to appeal any decision made
at the above referenced public hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made.

12/08


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE
THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR MADISON COUNTY,
FLORIDA.


CASE NO.: 07-108-CP


IN RE: ESTATE OF


WILLA ERMINQ VICKERS,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WILLA ERMING VICKERS, de-
ceased, Case Number 07-108-CP pending in the Circuit Court for Madison County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 125 SW Range Avenue, Madison,
Florida 32340. The name and address of the personal representative and the person-
al representative's attorney are, set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, must file their claim with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CiAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors is December 26, 2007.
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Personal Representative:
Is/Monica Taibl /st LINDA DARLENE
Monka Taibl VICKERS
FL BAR 035058 LINDA DARLENE
P.O. Box 836 VICKERS
125 NE Range Avenue P.O. Box 127
Madison, FL 32340 Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 973-1477

12/26. 1/2


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2007-115-CP


IN RE: ESTATE OF

PAUL WOODRUFF PATTIE
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PAUL WOODRUFF PATTIE, de-
ceased, whose date of death was October 30, 2007; is pending in the Circuit Court
for Madison County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 2007-115-CP; the name
and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attor-
ney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons, who have claims or de-
mands against the Decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidat-
ed claims, and who have been served a copy of tins Notice, must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons who have claims or
demands against the Decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliqui-
dated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,
ANY CLAIMS FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS
December 26,2007.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative:

/s/ Clay A. Schnitker /S/ Cheryl C. Pattie
Clay A. Schnitker Cheryl C. Pattie
Fla Bar No.349143 371 NE Plum Trail
Davis, Schnitker, Reeves & Browning, P.A, Pinetta, Florida 32350
Post Office Drawer 652
Madison, Florida 32341
(850) 973-4186

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA

JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. 05-16-DP
IN THE INTEREST OF:


A.C.
A.C.
R.A.C.


DOB: 01/25/2006
DOB: 01/25/2006
DOB: 03/02/2007


MINOR CHILDREN


NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: Adrian Chandler

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under oath has been filed in the
above -styled court for the termination of parental rights and the permanent com-
mitment of A.C., A.C., and R.A.C., a female/female children born on 01/25/2006 and
01/25/2006, in Ware County, Georgia, and a male child born on 03/02/2007 in Duval
County, Florida to the State of Florida, placing agency, for subsequent adoption and
you are hereby to be and appear in the above court at the Madison County Court-
house, Madison, Florida 32344 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 1:00 P.M., for a Ter-
mination of Parental Rights Advisory Hearing and to show cause why said petition
should not be granted. You must appear on the date and time specified.

FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTI-
TUTES YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF
THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME
SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THESE
CHILDREN.

12/19 12/21, 12/26. 12/28. 1/2. 1/4.1/9.1/11


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 2007-122-CP

IN RE: ESTATE OF

DONALD LEE SIMS
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONAL HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE
ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been
entered in the estate of DONALD LEE SIMS, deceased, File Number 2007-122-CP, *
by the Circuit Court for Madison County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of
which is Madison County Courthouse, Madison, Florida 32340; that the total cash
value of the estate is $27,311.93 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it
has been assigned by such order are:


Name
Edna Whigham

Phillip Franklin Sims

Edward Linnie Sims


Address
4956 Princess Drive
Lake Park, GA 31636
600 Yuba Street
Marysville, CA 95901
950 Bruner Mill Road
Ashford, AL 36312


ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after
the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against
the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this Notice is December 26, 2007.


Attorney for Person Giving Notice:

/s/ Clay A. Schnitkcr
Clay A. Schnitker
Fla. Bar ID# 349143
P.O.Drawer 652
Madison, FL 32341


Person Giving Notice;

/s/Edna Whigham
Edna Whigham

Isl Phillip Franklin Sims-
Phillip Franklin Sims

Is/ Edward Linnie Sims
Edward Linnie Sims


12/2607. 1/2/08


NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: The District Board of Trustees of North Florida
Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2008
at 5:30 p.m. in the NFCC Student Center Lakeside Room, NFCC, 325 NW Turner
Davis Dr., Madison, FL.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: NFCC, Office of the President, 325
NW Turner Davis Dr., Madison, FL 32340. For disability-related accommodations,
contact the NFCC Office of College Advancement, 850-973-1653. NFCC is an equal ac-
cess/equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The NFCC Board of Trustees announces its intent
to vote upon an addition in DBT Policy #5.11: Expulsion, Suspension, and Discipline of
Students. These policy revisions are authorized by Fla. Statutes: 1002.21(3), 1006.60,
1006.61, and 1006.62. The economic impact to NFCC due to the change is $0. Copies
of the policy in question are available for public review in the Registrar's office at
NFCC.

Persons wishing to address this issue may do so by appearing before the Board at the
meeting. Persons wishing to appeal a Board decision related to this issue will need a
record of the proceeding for such an appeal and may, therefore, need to ensure that a
verbatim record is made.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JIDICAL CIRCUIT,.
IN AND FO4 MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
IVY FINANCIAL CORPORATION,
a Florida Corporation, CASE NO: 2007-258-CA

Plaintiff,
vs.

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT WILLIAMS; ANDREA
INDRANI BROWN; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1;
UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and UNKNOWN
PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH,
UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO
THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE
ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE
PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated December 19,2007, in the above referenced ease in which IVY FI-
NANCIAL CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, is Plaintiff, and CHRISTO-
PHER ROBERT WILLIAMS and ANDREA INDRANI BROWN; UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING
INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO
THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR
INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN
DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I TIM SANDERS, Clerk of the Court, will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash on the front steps of the West door of the Madison
County Courthouse in Madison, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as prac-
ticable), on the 23rd day of January, 2008, the following described properties set
forth in the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 6,CAYENNE HILLS Parcel No. 11-1N-10-5622-003-000

A portion of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Sec-
tion 21, Township 1 North, Range 10 East, being more particularly described as fol-
lows;

Commence at an axle marking the southeast corner of said Section 11; thence South
89 degrees 56 minutes 34 seconds West along the south line of said Section 11 a dis-
tance of 1011,70 feet to a rebar marking the southeast comer and POINT OF BE-
GINNING of the following described parcel; thence continue South 89 degrees 56
minutes 34 seconds West along said south line a distance of 311.84 feet to a rebar
marking the southwest corner of said SE Vs of SE V*, thence North 00 degrees 09
minutes 03 seconds East along the west line of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of
698.62 feet to a rebar; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds East a distance
of 311.84 feet to a rebar; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 03 seconds West a dis-
tance of 698,24 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to existing rpad rights-
of-way. Said lands situate; lying and being in Madison County, Florida.

Density Exception 04-20-B

SUBJECT TO: (1) Those Cayenne Hills Restrictions and Protective Covenants as
more particularly described in OR Book 738, Pages 17 through 20 of the Official
Records of Madison County, Florida; (2) An easement for utilities as more particular-
ly described in OR Book 738, Page 15 of the Official Records of Madison County,
Florida: (3) Existing road rights-of-way and utility easements of record, or m visible
use and existence, and mineral rights and reservations owned by third parties.

Any and all bidders, parties or other interested persons shall contact the information
desk of the Clerk of the Court prior to the scheduled foreclosure sale who will advise
of the exact location in the Madison County Courthouse for the foreclosure sale.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE
SALE. IF AMY. OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE
OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFT^R THe
SALE ,

(Note: In accordance with Rule 2.065, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration,
please be advised as follows: If you are a person with a disability who needs any ac-
commodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost'to
you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administrator, Post
Office Box. 1569, Lake City, Florida 32056-1569, Telephone: (386) 758-2163, within
two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice or pleading. If you are hearing or
voice unpaired, please call:1-800-955-8771 -'

WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said Court, this 19 day of December, 2007
at Madison, Madison County, Florida.

TIM SANDERS
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA


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REGIONAL HAPPENINGS



Wild Adventures Announces New Attractions,


Events And Concerts For 2008


Wild Adventures announced its new line-up for the
2008 season today Under new ownership since late Sep-
tember, the park confirmed it will add a new thrill ride,
called The Rattler, to its attractions, plus will host 300
-additional animals next year. New family-friendly en-
tertainment is also on the way with the addition of the
popular kid's characters, Veggie Tales, to the newly
expanded Kidzpalooza festival. Kidzpalooza will lso
feature "Ocean Adventures," a fun and informative
show featuring performing sea lions, hands-onsting ray
and crab experiences and a shark encounter Already
well-known for booking a wide variety of all-starcon-
.certs, Wild Adventures announced Sugarland, this
year's Country Music Awards top duo, as part of the
2008 line-up. The park will retain 2007 daily dmission
and regular Passport pricing for the2008 operatingsea-
son and has rolled back the price of the Gold Passport.
Bob Montgomery, Wild Adventures General Manager,
made the announcement.
"The last eight weeks have been hectic and exciting
for us at Wild Adventures. Our number one goal is to
bring quality family entertainment to south Georgia
and north Florida. The Rattler, the park's first new ride
in three years, enhances the Wild West area and the ad-
dition of new interactive animal encounters ensues we
deliver 'wild' family-friendly experiences, says Mont-
gomery. "We also remain committed to being there's
best venue for top-quality acts-Sugarldis a gret ex-
ample of what our guests can expect."
New Ride.
The Rattler heads to the Wild West rea of Wild A-
ventures this spring. This spinning swing ride sen 24
passengers at a.time soaring six stories in the air d
swinging 240 degrees, all while twirlingindizzyig r-
cles. The Rattle ist to open March 21st.
ae w Animals


As an added bonus to the guests, Wild Adventures
will maintain daily admission and season pass prices
for the 2008 operating season. Regular Admission is $45
for ages 10-54 and Junior/Senior admission is $40 for
ages 3-9 and 55 and over. Both prices include the Second
Day Free.
SThe entire year can be enjoyed with the Passport
2008 or the now lower-priced Gold Passport.
SThe Passport 2008 is $70 per person and the Gold
Passport has been reduced to $90 per person. Until Jan-
uary 1,2008, both pass options are being offered at a spe-
cial lower rat-thePassport 2008 is. just $65 and the
Gold Passportis just $85.


THE KING'S BRASS "STRIKES


UP" SOME TUNES...


ONCE AGAIN!


By Sally Q. Smith, "Office
for Residential Services,
Advent Christian Village"
The 20th annual "Live!
At Dowling Park" Artist
Series at Advent Christian
Village (ACV) commences
its 2008 season on Tuesday,
January 8, with its "Shall


We Gather At The River?"
concert. This free-admis-
sion concert traditional-
ly performed by "Tim Zim-
merman and The King's
Brass"-- will be held at 7
p.m. at The Village Church
and is dedicated to the
memory of former ACV


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"The King's Brass" is
comprised of professional
musicians from all over
the United States. For
more than twenty years,
the ensemble has per-
formed over 100 concerts
each year with three trum-
pets, three trombones, a
tuba, percussion, and key-
boards.
The unique blend of
these instruments is ap-
plauded by secular and sa-
cred music critics alike
that, in turn, reward their
performances with com-
ments such as "the best in
sacred brass music," "su-
perb in every way," and
"Truly, an unforgettable
experience!" Presenting a
repertoire of diverse clas-


sics from Handel and
Gabrieli to hymns, jazz
spirituals and patriotic
marches these musi-
cians have a desire to use
their instruments to uplift
audiences of all ages and
lead them in praise and
worship. Please help us
welcome "Tim Zimmer-
man and The King's
Brass" as they "strike up"
some tunes...once again!
For additional informa-
tion about this perfor-
mance, please call Dick
Grillo at (386) 658-5557, or e-
mail dgrillo(iacvillage.net.
PLEASE NOTE: Our
upcoming concert given
by the Heralds of Harmo-
ny Barbershop Chorus
that was originally sched-
uled for Saturday, January
26, has been rescheduled
to Saturday, January 19.
The concert will be held at
The Village Church at 7
p.m.


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