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Our 147th Year, Number 2 Friday, September 16, 2011 Madison, Florida www.greenepublishing.com Former Madison Murder Police SwampSwamp PeoplePeople Office Accused Trial “That’s a big boy!” Of George Pridgeon, former Molestation Greenville Elementary Begins School principal, shows off a 473-pound, 11-foot By Jacob Bembry long alligator that he, his Greene Publishing, Inc. son Russ, his grandson, A murder trial has Jake, and his son-in-law, begun in Berrien Coun- Paul Tart; got during the ty, Ga,. for John Woods, a beginning of alligator Ray City, Ga., man who hunting season. Prid- reportedly killed anoth- geon said that the gator er man and burned the was caught with a snatch remains in Madison hook. The toughness of County. The charred re- the hide did not even al- mains were found on a low the hook to pene- road just west of State trate the skin. The big Road 53 and south of In- boy was finished off with terstate 10. Within hours of the Daniel McLeod a harpoon and a bang John D. Woods By Jacob Bembry stick. When the gator got body’s discovery, John Greene Publishing, Inc. to the surface, a snare D. Woods, a 36-year-old white male resident of Ray Former Madison Po- was placed around his City, Ga., was identified as a potential suspect in the lice Officer Daniel mouth. “You don’t want homicide. McLeod has been arrest- that thing opening,” According to a report published in the Oct. 7, ed in Perry. According to Pridgeon said. Pridgeon 2009 edition of The Madison County Carrier: the Taylor County Jail, said the location of the A telephone call to the Madison County Sher- he was arrested and hunts was at “the Mule iff ’s Office on the evening of Friday, Oct. 2, resulted charged with one count Pond.” More photos in a two-state homicide investigation. of lewd molestation and from the hunt can be According to the Sheriff ’s Office, the caller re- two counts of lewd bat- viewed at the Greene ported finding what appeared to be charred human tery. Publishing, Inc. Face- skeletal remains. Sgt. Randy Jansch responded to McLeod resigned book page. the location, west of Highway 53 and south of Inter- from the MPD in 2009 af- state 10 in Madison County. ter allegedly showing Please see Murder Trial, Page 3A photos of a minor on his cell phone to teenagers Photo Submitted Please see McLeod, Page 3A 13th Annual Four Freedoms Golf Challenge Set For Photos submitted Russ Pridgeon, right, Sept. 19 bagged another big boy By Kristin Finney tipping the scales at over Greene Publishing, Inc. 200 pounds during an alli- “Foorrrrreee…” It’s gator hunt with his son, that time of year again, Jake, left. Their dog, that time when both men Josey Wales, is shown and women would rather with them. be on the green than any- where else. That time Madison Slates when the smell of fresh cut grass and the fear of really bad drives keep people’s adrenaline Special rushing. And since it is that time of year, that can only mean one thing: Budget Meeting time for the 13th annual By Ginger Jarvis Four Freedoms Golf Greene Publishing, Inc. Challenge, presented by Madison’s budget Progress Energy. will come up for its sec- This year’s tourna- ond reading at a special ment will be held on Photo submitted commission meeting and Sept. 19 at the Madison public hearing on Thurs- Country Club. The day, September 27. The Chamber of Commerce commissioners will hear is responsible for taking comments on the pro- all applications and for posed 2011-2012 budget hosting this event. There and a proposed increase are several ways for peo- in property taxes. ple to get involved with City Manager the challenge. If some- Paul Tart, who is Harold Emrich present- one is interested in golf- married to George Prid- ed the proposed budget Myra Valentine ing during the challenge, geon’s daughter, for its first reading at the the cost is $100 for an in- Suzanne, assisted with regular board meeting on September 13. A balanced dividual player or $400 the daytime gator hunt budget, the plan anticipates $6,756,254 in revenues for a team of four. They that the Pridgeons won with an equal amount in expenditures. Emrich esti- can pick up registration tickets to participate in. mates that water and sewer will bring in $2,194,000, forms at the Madison “He and Russ and Jake natural gas will produce $1,043,750, and sanitation County Chamber of did most of the work,” will yield $344,000. This is based on a millage rate of Commerce. George Pridgeon said. 6.0484, the same as it has been for several years. Businesses or indi- The budget includes a one-time-only bonus for viduals can sponsor a employees. It also includes debt service for an ex- hole for $100 and will pansion of the water plant and revenues from have their business grants and some non-recurring funds. The commis- name/logo displayed in a sioners unanimously approved a motion by Com- prominent location on a missioner Myra Valentine and Commissioner Judy hold. They can also spon- Townsend to accept the budget as presented. sor the Longest Putt, The special meeting on September 27 will be the Longest Drive and Clos- last opportunity for discussion and comment on the est to Pin for $50 dona- budget before a vote for final approval. Please see Golf For information on the property tax levy, read- Challenge, Page 3A Photo submitted Please see Budget Meeting, Page 3A Index Local Weather 2 Sections, 20 Pages Church 8A History 9A Classifieds 10A Legals 11A Around Madison 4-5A Sports/School 6A Viewpoints & Opinions 2A Homeowners Guide B Section 2A_Layout 1 9/15/11 8:58 AM Page 1

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Now that summer turn off the lights when vacations are over and they leave a room or the kids are back in Madison County trim the grocery bill by Whosoever school, some families eliminating high cost may realize they have Extension Service snacks and convenience extra bills to pay. With foods. Take lunch to summer trips and back Diann Douglas work each day and save Jacob’s to school shopping, Guest Columnist the money you would overspending may have spend eating out, then Ladder occurred, and the conse- direct that money to quences can be disas- help pay bills. Jacob Bembry trous. If your family is Explore possibili- Columnist Plan Your Spending To one of those who over ties of increasing in- spent this summer and Pay The Bills come at least until the now can’t pay the bills, there are some things you financial hardship is over. Some family members Many of us in this area have seen the TV com- can do. may be able to find temporary, part- time employ- mercial where the guy says, “Come and see me. I’m First, if you find that you can’t pay your bills; ment. Taking on lawn work or babysitting jobs can nobody.” discuss the problem with your family. They helped earn extra money. Another great way to generate Well, I am not nobody and neither is he or you or create the problem and can be a vital part of the so- funds is to clean out closets and have a garage sale. any other person. We are all someone in God’s eyes. lution. Stress family cooperation, including sacri- After working these strategies, if you still can’t The name that God calls us all by is written in fices for a few months. Delay buying items or pay your bills on time, talk to your creditors. Tell the Bible. My name is whosoever. services that are not essential and control spending. them your problem and what you plan to do to solve For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Involve all of your family members. Have each it. Don’t be late with payments or skip one. Credi- begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him person list all required expenses, per day, per week, tors are more understanding when you make the should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John and for each month; then add them for a total. The initial contact, so don’t stick your head in the sand 3:16) next step is to make a weekly or monthly spending and ignore their calls. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I plan including all living costs and bills. Young chil- If you have talked with your family, made an in- shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I dren may not understand family finances, but they come and spending plan, talked to your creditors shall give him shall be in him a well of water spring- can understand that you have to eat at home and not and still can’t make necessary payments, you may ing up into everlasting life. (John 4:14) go to the movies for a few months to get some bills want to talk with a non-profit consumer counseling Sometimes, that name whosoever can trouble paid off. Make time to do some fun activities at service. Madison County Extension Service can as- men’s souls. home, like a ball game in the back yard or making a sist you with developing a family spending plan or a Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto picnic lunch instead of going to a restaurant. debt repayment plan. Taking charge of your money you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of Once you develop a spending plan, compare it will empower you to get your finances into better sin. (John 8:34) with your family’s income. If there is enough in- shape. But there is the promise of those chains of sin come to cover expenses, your problem is money con- For more information on managing money, con- falling from us. trol, and you will need to keep close check on tact the Madison County Extension Service. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall spending. If you don’t have enough income to cover The University of Florida Extension – Madison never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:26) expenses, look for ways to cut expenses. County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affir- With Christ’s redemption, we no longer have to Get your family to help with reducing expenses. mative Action Employer authorized to provide re- stumble in the darkness. Consider a month of low-cost living; buy only items search, educational information and other services I am come a light into the world, that whosoev- and services that cannot be postponed until next only to individuals and institutions that function er believeth on me should not abide in darkness. month. Cut back on flexible expenses, such as gro- without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap or (John 12:46) ceries or electricity to reduce bills. Everyone can national origin. Break free of the chains of sin today. Leave your past behind and drink from the well of Living Water that never runs dry. Red, White & True Mysteries HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADS Postage Stamp History “Of all the wild schemes I have well, a system was established which thinks of everything, doesn’t he?) ever heard of, this is the most extraor- required the person who received the Stamps made their way to Ameri- Now Just dinary!” -- British Postmaster General letter to pay for it at the time of deliv- ca in 1847, and Ben Franklin was the in 1840 reacting to the idea of using ery. They were charged according to first person to appear on a U.S. stamp; $25! postage stamps for mail delivery. how much the letter weighed as well as he was also our first postmaster gener- When I was in college, I took some the distance that it went. In fact, Ben al. The five-cent Franklin stamp was time off and backpacked throughout Franklin invented an odometer to mea- soon followed by the ten-cent George Europe. For one month I was a typical sure the distance the letter carriers Washington stamp. college bum, and it was fun. When I traveled. In 1860 the Pony Express opened went, I decided to bring back a souvenir Things began to change in 1838 with a recruitment ad that read, Wish someone a Happy Birthday in from each country that I visited – some- when James Raymond, the Postmaster “WANTED: Young skinny wiry fellows thing that was small enough to carry in General of New South Wales, Aus- not over 18. Must be willing to risk The Madison Carrier or my backpack and could be found in tralia, introduced the world’s first pre- death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages every country. Quick – what does each paid postage system by stamping $25 a week.” The Enterprise-Recorder. country have that would make a good letters. It was set up the same way in The Pony Express riders could Call Mary Ellen, Jeanette or Dorothy souvenir and is small enough to fit into which a bank teller stamps your travel the 2,000 miles from St. Joseph, a backpack? checks. Missouri, to the West Coast in only ten Stamps! I decided that stamps Two years later, an Englishman days, which was half the time that it 973-4141 would be the perfect souvenir. named Sir Rowland Hill came up with took to travel the distance by train. One So I chose coins instead. Since each the idea of using postage stamps. Hill of the riders was 14-year old William country required you to use their cur- suggested lowering the cost of postage Cody – as in Buffalo Bill Cody – who rency when you pass through their bor- to a penny and, since the stamp was once outran a party of 15 Indians who ders – this was before the Euro – I knew black, it was called the Penny Black. were trying to rob him. Cody and his it would be easier to collect coins rather The Penny Black contained an image of fellow riders delivered news of the out- than stamps. Stamps, though, have a Britain’s Queen Victoria and was first break of the Civil War the following history all their own. They tell a story, issued in England in May of 1840. The year. After just nineteen months, the just like a country music song does. British postmaster general thought Pony Express was replaced by the tele- The very first postal services were that the postage stamp was a crazy idea graph. The Madison set up by kings and governments exclu- at the time. Hill’s next great idea was Paul Niemann can be reached at Enterprise-Recorder sively for their own use. Later, when or- the mailbox, now that postage was be- [email protected] © Paul Niemann dinary citizens wanted to send mail as ing pre-paid by the sender. (That Hill 2011 P.O. Box 772 • Madison, FL 32341 1695 South SR 53 • Madison, FL 32340 (850) 973-4141 • Fax: (850) 973-4121 [email protected] www.greenepublishing.com Madison County… lence Charlet Edwards (Brown) – Driving while li- Publisher Classified and cense suspended emerald Greene Legal Ads Darius Rashard Livingston — VOP emerald Greene Jail 9/11 Randolph Aikens – Criminal registration Editor Deadline for classifieds J.D. 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Murder Trial McLeod ConservativeConservative cont from Page 1A cont from Page 1A CornerCorner and adults. At the time, he was charged with posses- Jansch called Capt. Mark W. Joost, the Chief In- By Nelson A. Pryor, Lee, FL sion of child pornography. vestigator for the Sheriff’s Office, to assist at the scene. Sheriff Ben Stewart, Chief Deputy Epp Richard- son, Sgt. Inv. Tina DeMotsis and Bill Pfeil, Special In- vestigator for the Florida Department of Law “EXCUSE US FOR Enforcement (FDLE) also responded to the scene. TRYING TO LEAD!” On Saturday, Oct. 3, Woods surrendered to the Governments at all levels have been short of Berrien County Sheriff’s Office in Nashville, Ga. cash. Budgets are strained. The subsequent investigation revealed that on the State budgets have created turmoil for many previous Monday, Sept. 28, or Tuesday, Sept. 29, Woods State Capitols this hear. Wisconsin comes to allegedly killed an individual in Berrien County, Ga. mind. Madison, the Capitol, was the scene of He then transported the body to the secluded area mobs trying to influence the Republican Legisla- south of Interstate 10 in Madison County. ture — in fact, mobs of demonstrators. Woods escaped from custody, while serving house Next, perhaps, in terms of outcry, was Min- arrest. He eluded authorities for three weeks before nesota. Minnesota has a Democratic Governor, being caught, attempting to board a bus in Perry. but both houses of the legislature were Republi- can. Another problem surfaced in Connecticut. Budget Meeting Interestingly enough, that State was Democrat from top to bottom. cont from Page 1A State governments were shut down. Only vital services were allowed. ers can consult the legal advertisement in this news- THE SOLUTION paper or at City Hall. In years gone by, compromise was possible. In other business, the commissioners gave final Back in 1958, States also faced a debt crisis. In approval to a reduction in the impact fee for a sec- Maine, Governor Edmund S. Muskie, was a De- ond water meter for customers who have already in- mocrat, but both Houses were Republican, cut stalled one meter. The second meter, monitoring each State department’s budget by 5%. There was lawn and garden water, will carry a $250 impact fee NO squawking! A lot of grousing, but no squawk- plus the cost of the meter and the backflow device. ing! Not one protestor. Even the newspapers This is a major decrease from the $1200 impact fee made little of it. for the first meter. No sewage fee is charged for the It looks like those days of compromise are second meter. over, however. Something entered the room and it The commissioners also approved Carlton Bur- now appears that what has entered the room is nette and Mary Luster to fill two vacancies on the “public unions.” Citizens Advisory Task Force. A headline in the NY Times, of 8/19/2011, Townsend asked about the possibility of taking read: “In Revote, Connecticut Unions Pick Con- bids for the city audit for 2011-2012. Mayor Jim cessions Over Layoffs.” The budget came down Catron replied that this item could be on the October to: stabilize State workers pay, or, keep all the agenda with the goal of allowing local businesses to State workers on the job. Two months after Con- bid on the process, which usually begins in Novem- necticut workers rejected an agreement meant to ber. The same company has audited the city’s books save $1.6 billion over two years, union leaders for over 16 years. said that they would now accept that deal, bowing to the threat of layoffs in a year full of battles between unions and state governments. Golf Challenge In Minnesota, it was virtually the same thing. The NYTimes of 7/16/2011, reported that the De- cont from Page 1A mocratic Governor, Mark Dayton, had finally decided to accept the Republican Legislature’s tions each. A business or individual can be a dinner compromise offered two weeks earlier, but offered donor for $25 and will be recognized during the lun- before the longest shutdown in State history had cheon. Businesses can also sponsor a team. Busi- ever occurred. nesses who chose to sponsor a team can also choose NOT MUCH GIVE who they want to be on their team. Four mulligans Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker, confront- will also be included in a team sponsorship. ed the worst of the union pickets. Every day, the Timberland Ford is also offering a grand prize unions were outside the State Capitol creating this year. A golfer who makes a hole in one on a spe- havoc and noise. Democratic Legislators left cific hole can win a brand new Ford Taurus, cour- town (in fact, they hid out in Illinois), and finally, tesy of Timberland Ford. The hole that the golfers after the majority Republicans passed the budget, have to attempt to make a hole in one in has yet to be they went back to law making. Then the unions determined. really got serious. They held a recall of six Re- For more information please contact the publican Legislators. Four were returned and Greater Madison County Chamber of Commerce. two let go. The Republicans tried to recall two De- Local: (850) 973-2788, Toll Free: (877) 272-3642 and mocrats. Both Democrats were returned. Fax: (850) 973-8864. Payment and forms should be LEGISLATURE STILL MAJORITY submitted to Madison County Chamber of Com- REPUBLICAN merce PO Box 817, Madison, Fla. 32341. Please make The Wisconsin Public Employees Union is go- all checks payable to the Madison County Chamber ing to recall the Governor, so they claim. 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Serving Madison & 850-971-5043 Surrounding Counties Lee www.greenepublishing.com Friday, September 16, 2011 Around Madison County Madison Enterprise-Recorder 5A Military News Smith Honored By Leadership Erica D. Edwards Navy Seaman Apprentice Erica D. Ed- And Honors Organization wards, daughter of Debbie Y. Graham of Madison, and Marvin B. Edwards, of Madi- Sigma Alpha Lambda is son, recently completed U.S. Navy basic train- proud to announce that John ing at Recruit Training Command, Great Maxwell Smith of Madison has Lakes, Ill. recently become recognized as During the eight-week program, Edwards a member of Sigma Alpha completed a variety of training, which in- Lambda, National Leadership cluded classroom study and practical instruc- and Honors Organization at tion on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, the Florida State University. water safety and survival, and shipboard and Sigma Alpha Lamba is a aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed national leadership and hon- on physical fitness. ors organization dedicated to The capstone event of boot camp is “Bat- promoting and rewarding aca- tle Stations”. This exercise gives recruits the demic achievement and pro- skills and confidence they need to succeed in viding members with the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to gal- opportunities for community vanize the basic warrior attributes of sacri- service, personal involvement fice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in and strong personal fulfill- each recruit through the practical application ment. of basic Navy skills and the core values of Smith, who is currently in- Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its dis- terning with the Leon County tinctly ‘’Navy’’ flavor was designed to take Sheriff ’s Office in Tallahassee, Photo submitted into account what it means to be a Sailor. will graduate with a degree in Edwards is a 2006 graduate of Madison Criminal Justice in December. John Maxwell Smith, who will graduate High School of Madison, Fla. John is the son of Bern from FSU in December, has been recognized by and Jan Smith. Sigma Alpha Lamda. Hospital Staff Remembers September 11 By Lynette Norris enlisted in the Air Force. Greene Publishing, Inc. “We as Americans At Madison County do tend to forget,” he Memorial Hospital, sev- said, citing the example eral of the staff took a of fewer flags flown to- short break Monday af- day and far fewer flag ternoon, gathering in pins being sold than in the hospital’s small the days immediately chapel to remember the following the first 9/11 fallen heroes of Septem- ten years ago. “To for- ber 11. 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Kelsey Varn and Ricky Varn received a red rib- Congress is a culmination of events for Florida’s 4-H bon for their presentation “Greco-Roman Mythology,” youth. Held on the campus of the University of Flori- while Austin Bass and Michael Robinson received da, Congress publicly recognizes the work of 4-H’ers first place for their demonstration “Rocketology.” We who have been making an impact in their local clubs have an exceptional group of young people in 4-H here and communities. and I know we will be seeing a lot of great accom- The 2011 Florida 4-H Congress brought youth to- plishments from them in the next few years. I am so gether from 67 counties throughout the state and proud of all of their hard work and I can’t wait to see provided an environment for 4-H members to ex- what our group does next year!” change ideas, hear success stories and learn by do- Ms. Bennett also stated that several senior level 4- ing. 4-H members were able to learn alongside other H members from Madison also participated in 4-H 4-H’ers, and participate in educational workshops, Legislature this summer including Austin Bass, Photo submitted activities and competitions; covering a range of sub- Olivia Heinze, Kelsey Varn, and Ricky Varn. Legisla- ject matter including science and technology, citi- ture takes place at the Capitol building in Tallahassee Some of Madison’s 4-Hers are seen. In the back zenship, leadership and environmental education for one week each June. 4-H members from across the row, left to right, are Ricky Varn and Austin Bass. In amongst others. state gather to investigate and participate in the leg- the front row, left to right, are Olivia Heize and Kelsey Madison County was well represented with eight islative process. “The youth who attend Legislature Varn. youth participants in this year’s Congress including often take those life skills they learned during that The youth State Council Officers were installed dur- Austin Bass, Abby Blanton, Cody Jesse, Jared Lan- week and apply them to their Congress experience. It ing the ceremony. The 2011 Congress ended Friday gell, Kailee Morris, Michael Robinson, Kelsey Varn just shows how interconnected 4-H can be and how morning as youth packed to return home. and Ricky Varn. Mrs. Nancy Varn accompanied the much our youth are growing because of their experi- If you or someone you know is interested in be- group as a volunteer for the week. County 4-H Agent ences,” Ms. Bennett commented. coming involved in 4-H, please contact County 4-H Becky Bennett said, “This year was an exceptional After checking into UF dorms, Madison 4-H’ers Agent Becky Bennett. The Madison County Extension year for Madison County, we had several returning headed over to UF’s student union to meet other 4- Office is located at 184 NW College Loop in Madison. youth along with a few first year attendees. Our kids Hers from all over the state. A high-energy opening They are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Ms. Bennett received quite a bit of recognition. Kelsey Varn was rally rocked the Reitz Union ballroom with enough can be contacted via phone 850-973-4138 or email appointed the State 4-H Parliamentarian and Sarah noise to do a rock concert proud. Attendees were wel- bvbennett@ufl.edu if you have any questions involv- Baltzell and Ricky Varn each received a Presidential comed and entertained by youth speaker Bill Cordes, ing 4-H. More information on any Extension service Appointment to serve on the Executive Board for the who kept the energy high for over an hour straight. can be found online at http://madison.ifas.ufl.edu or Tuesday opened with the state competitive events http://www.solutionsforyourlife.com. for youth who had projects in events ranging from Founded in 1909, the Florida 4-H Youth Develop- clothing, leisure arts, mechanical and electrical pro- ment Program works with more than 240,000 rural, GUN & KNIFE SHOW jects to communication and media arts. Community suburban and urban youth ages 5-18 and is active in Pride winners were celebrated during a luncheon. all 67 counties, and with the Seminole Tribe of Flori- Florida 4-H and United Healthcare officially launched da. The 4-H program is the youth development pro- September 17-18 a new partnership – Youth Voice: Youth Choice – gram of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service which will provide more than $55,000 in grants to (CES) which is headquartered in Gainesville within SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 10-5 Florida 4-H to develop and administer programs that UF’s IFAS. The CES is funded by a partnership be- will help young people improve their health through tween federal, state and county government agencies. exercise, diet and personal safety. The evening ended The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences VALDOSTA, GA with a fashion show where youth modeled clothing (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution autho- they designed and hemmed for a variety of occasions rized to provide research, educational information, RAINWATER including, sportswear, formal gowns, business attire and other services only to individuals and institu- and casual wear. 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I was sor- has made the rounds of community off points where people can bring gave Him that all his other children ry to have missed Nita Fico’s nine-day gatherings, spreading the word their items ahead of time – one is who believe in Him should not perish mission trip report to El Salvador last about where people can bring items Genesis Missionary Baptist Church but have everlasting life. God’s atti- night. Jesus said the fields are white of non-perishable food to send to at 2062 NE Colin Kelley Highway, tude toward sin, the world, His Son, all unto harvest and the laborers are few people still recovering from the af- and the other is Clerk of Court Tim believers and all who will not believe. and we are to pray and pray and go as termath of the devastating January Sanders’ Office, Rooms 101 and 104, Our mother’s word of endearment we are led and pray for those who go. 2010 earthquake. She would like to in the Madison Courthouse. was “darling” and we all loved hearing it. Please, remember to call Sandra travel to Haiti herself to help out, “Last year, he did such a won- One can almost hear Emy Hower- in the office when you know of those but her family doesn’t want her derful job for us, helping us out,” ton saying, “Darling,” her way. in need of prayer! Earnest prayers for traveling that far away from home. said Sister Deloris. A beautiful patriotic arrangement Janet Bailey of Midway Baptist and Still, she can do a lot of work For the next three weeks, she on the Lord’s Table. Thanks to those what lies ahead for her in correct di- here, reminding people that we live will be spreading the word and who set it up. agnosis and recovery, for Julia Wal- in a blessed nation where many of inviting members of the community Geoff Hill took over Jim’s music drep to have continued strength and us never have to go hungry. to come hear the speakers on Oct. 7. leadership as he and Beth had done to determination and healing; for Elma The food items needed include: Sister Deloris will also let them “Rock the Universe” in Orlando. Andy Waldrep and Suzanne Peavy, out of boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, In- know about the two drop-off points and Amy Robinson and family had Madison Hospital; Gene Coleman; stant Cup of Noodles soups, pow- if they are unable to attend, but gone. They will forever be missed by Mike Bedenbaugh (Peggy Stokes’ dered juices, powdered milk, would still like to give. all of us now that they have moved to brother-in-law at Shands; John Cup- oatmeal and packs of Ramen Noodle For more information, contact Live Oak. They were always willing pett, TMH, requested by Pat Raines soups. Sister Deloris Jones at (850) 973- and able to do anything! Lord, bless and prayers for her family and There will be a donation event 2823, or Sister Ruth Anderson at them. changes brought about (sadness and in front of the Madison Courthouse (850) 973-2823. Robert Stokes prayed a fitting of- more) by Bill’s death some months fertory prayer. ago; Keith Johnson, ICU Shands by Lynne on the piano and the or- Ray Pike; Clift Melver of Dallas, Texas chestra played “America the Beauti- (very serious by Donna Driggers); ful” and touched us since 9/11 has David Shepherd, Shands (critical by certainly been on our hearts and in Amy Robinson); Martha Register’s sis- our minds. Worship Choir sang “By ter, Carol Boulware and her daughter- His Wounds.” in-law, Christy Grant; Jimmy and Very happy to see Juanita in Princess Roebuck and their Teresa; church. Also very happy to see all our and all others!!! Thankful Kitty Agner visitors. is home again. AWANA began Wednesday and we “Would you do service for Jesus pray earnestly for all involved. Kara your King? Washington announced Good News There’s power in the blood. Clubs resume Sept. 20 at Central and There’s power in the blood. Sept. 22 at Pinetta and asks your help Would you live daily His praises to if you can and if not then desires your sing? prayers. God does work in every situa- There’s power in the blood.” tion. Amen! Let us serve! Let us sing! Revival Set At Madison Church Of God Greene Publishing Inc., Photo by Lynette Norris, 9/7/11 By Jacob Bembry 10 a.m.). Deloris Jones, right, talks to County Commissioner Roy Ellis, left, as Greene Publishing, Inc. The Sunday even- she makes her rounds reminding everyone about the Haitian Relief Effort. Evangelist Marilyn ing service begins at 6 Weeks will lead revival p.m. services Sunday, Sept. Services will begin 18, through Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Monday Sept. 21. through Wednesday. Weeks is the widow Madison Church of of the church’s former God is located at 771 NE pastor, Rev. Ronnie Colin Kelly Highway in Weeks. Madison. The Sunday morn- Everyone is wel- ing service begins at 11 come to attend these a.m. (Sunday School at special services. Marilyn Weeks Gospel Music Spectacular Set For September 24 The lineup has been set for the perform songs off their latest project, 2011 Gospel Music Spectacular, which as well as gospel classics. The group will take place on Saturday, Septem- is comprised of Ethan Brooks (bari- ber 24, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park tone), Bryant Thigpen (lead) and Jes- in Madison. The concert will begin at sica Ratliff (alto). 7 p.m. Back by popular demand, Heaven This year’s lineup will feature Sound will make their way back to one of the classic quartets, the Dixie the platform in Madison. Heaven Echoes. Celebrating over 50 years of Sound performs with a three piece gospel music, the group continues to band, which is a crowd favorite. The have success performing the music in group is made up of Snoopy Stanley, an old fashion way, just four voices, Trish and Trampus McCoy, Tracie two mics and a piano. 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Remembrance Of Things Past: Herman Cherry By Kristin Finney where the Police Station sits now. They moved to Greene Publishing, Inc. their current building in the 70’s. And the building Herman Cherry has been in Madison for the that City Hall is now in used to be a Well’s Furniture majority of his life; and since he is in his 80’s, that is Store. no small task. Some may recognize him as the kind- Cherry also can remember when Beggs Funeral ly older man sitting at Burger King; others may re- Home used to be T.J. Begg’s Dry Goods Store. What member him as the former Chief of Police, and both was odd about this was that the building was also of these would be right. still the funeral home. The front of the building was Cherry has many memories of Madison. He re- the dry goods store, the back and upstairs were the members when Hwy 90 became a four-lane road in funeral home. the 60’s. He also remembers when the gas pipeline Cherry’s home life was not simply farming and ran through Madison. The pipeline brought gas tilling soil. His dad owned a chicken farm. The fact from Texas to Jacksonville and rumor reported that that Cherry spent his entire childhood around it could fill one ship every five hours. The pumping chickens has led him to a not so surprising stance station for the pipeline was located on Tommy against the birds. Herman Cherry doesn’t eat chick- Greene’s dad’s land. en anymore. He recalls there being seven car dealerships in Many people will also recognize Herman Cher- Madison, and that one of the Ford dealerships was ry as a former Chief of Police in Madison. Cherry located next to Swan’s Theater. The Swan Theater began working for the city police in the 1950’s. He was located in what is now the Mail Room. He also served as Chief of Police until 1975. In 1975, he remembers the Woodard Theater. moved to Jacksonville for five years before return- There were several coffee shops in Madison ing to Madison. back in those days. He recalls Pep’s Café selling the Anyone interested in being interviewed for best hamburger in town. The cost of a hotdog back this article can call 973-4141 and make an ap- then was a nickel, a coke was also a nickel and a pointment with Kristin Finney, or may drop by hamburger was a dime. He also remembers a coffee Greene Publishing, Inc. any day before noon. shop owned by Frank Littleton. Those interviewed must have lived in Madison Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Kristin Finney, September 14, 2011 He remembers when the building that now for a large portion of their life, and be able to re- holds the Courthouse Annex sold shade tobacco. call a few things that have changed since that Herman Cherry has spent the majority of his life The City Hall and Fire Station were located next to time. in Madison. He served as Chief of Police until 1975. On This Day In History Way Back History.com Sep 16, 1932: Gandhi begins fast in protest of caste separation When On this day in 1932, in beginning a "fast unto offer my life as a final sac- knowing the British gov- his cell at Yerovda Jail near death" in order to protest rifice to the downtrodden." ernment would not be able September 12, 1941 Central America. Bombay, Mohandas British support of a new Though other public fig- to withstand the pressure Mr. Eugene Thomp- Karamchand Gandhi be- Indian constitution, which ures in India--including Dr. of the public's concern for son of Norfolk, Va., is September 15, 1961 gins a hunger strike in gave the country's lowest Bhimrao Ramji Ambdekar, the man they called Mahat- spending several days There was a propos- protest of the British gov- classes--known as "un- the official political repre- ma, or "Great Soul." On here with his mother al a while back to take ernment's decision to sepa- touchables"--their own sep- sentative of the untouch- January 12, 1948, Gandhi and sisters. down the old standpipe rate India's electoral arate political represent- ables--had questioned undertook his last success- Mr. Archie Studstill on the Court House system by caste. ation for a period of 70 Gandhi's true commitment ful fast in New Delhi, to A leader in the Indian years. Gandhi believed this to the lower classes, his six- persuade Hindus and Mus- returned Monday from square; however, several campaign for home rule, would permanently and day fast ended after the lims in that city to work to- Greensboro, Ga., where felt that it would serve as Gandhi worked all his life unfairly divide India's so- British government ac- ward peace. On January 30, he spent the week. a good auxiliary water to spread his own brand of cial classes. A member of cepted the principal terms less than two weeks after The C.C. Matheny supply in case anything passive resistance across the more powerful Vaisya, of a settlement between breaking that fast, he was house, occupied by Mr. should happen to the wa- India and the world. By or merchant caste, Gandhi higher caste Indians and assassinated by a Hindu and Mrs. J.T. Ragans, is ter pumping supply and 1920, his concept of Satya- nonetheless advocated the the untouchables that re- extremist on his way to an being re-roofed this the new standpipe be graha (or "insistence upon emancipation of the un- versed the separation deci- evening prayer meeting. week. The work is being therefore depleted, and truth") had made Gandhi touchables, whom he sion. done by Mr. Oscar Hen- we understand plans an enormously influential called Harijans, or "Chil- As India slowly moved derson of Lee. now are for the original figure for millions of fol- dren of God." towards independence, Everyone is busy standpipe to stay as it is. lowers. Jailed by the "This is a god-given op- Gandhi's influence only gathering corn and sav- Miss Eva McCul- British government from portunity that has come to grew. He continued to re- ing hay. lough leaves by plane for 1922-24, he withdrew from me," Gandhi said from his sort to the hunger strike as Port Au Prince to begin political action for a time prison cell at Yerovda, "to a method of resistance, September 14, 1951 a missionary tour of the during the 1920s but in 1930 A moonshine liquor Caribbean and is slated returned with a new civil still was captured last to continue on to Central disobedience campaign. week 12 miles north of America in November. This landed Gandhi in Notice Of Budget Hearing Madison off the Rocky Thed Fraleigh broke prison again, but only Ford Road by Sheriff the Madison Country briefly, as the British made The Town of Lee has tentatively adopted a budget for 2011-2012. Moore and his person- Club course record Sat- concessions to his de- A public hearing to make a FINAL DECISION on the budget AND nel. One thousand gal- urday by posting a 62, mands and invited him to TAXES will be held on: lons of mash were followed by brothers represent the Indian Na- confiscated along with Rock (65), John Ed (68) tional Congress Party at a September 20, 2011 the 200-gallon capacity and Pappie Fraleigh (74). round-table conference in London. still. Tommy Howerton is 7:00 pm According to recent attending FSU. After his return to In- statistics, there were 43 dia in January 1932, Gand- hi wasted no time marriages, 29 divorces, September 17, 1971 at beginning another civil 253 births and 95 deaths Mr. and Mrs. Larry disobedience campaign, in Madison County from Sale of Jacksonville vis- for which he was jailed yet Lee Town Hall January 1-July 1. ited his parents, Mr. and again. Eight months later, 286 NE County Road 255 Mr. and Mrs. Eschol Mrs. Sam Sale last week- Gandhi announced he was Register announce the end. Lee, Florida, 32059 birth of a son Aug. 30 at Rev. and Mrs. John P. Madison County Memor- Baldwin and son have re- ial Hospital. The baby turned home from their was named Maurice Eu- vacation in North Geor- gene Register. gia. The Church of God Mr. and Mrs. J.L. was packed with hun- Wyche and Mrs. D.B. dreds of people Friday Torn of Jacksonville and Saturday nights of were on a trip last week last week to see Rev. to the North Georgia O’Nel McCullough’s mis- mountains. sionary films and learn Mr. and Mrs. Marcus of his work and the ac- Cherry attended the tivities of other Church Cuerk-Copeland wed- of God missionaries in ding in Panama City.

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Notice Of Budget Hearing --Legals-- The Town of Lee has tentatively adopted a budget for 2011-2012. A public hearing to make a FINAL DECISION on the budget AND TAXES will be held on: The Aucilla Area Solid Waste Administration will have its regular Board Meeting on, Monday September 19, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Adminis- September 20, 2011 tration Building located in Greenville, Fl.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that HAROLD C WALDROP, the holder of the at following certificate has filed said certificate for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and name in which it is assessed is as follows: Lee Town Hall CERTIFICATE NO: 09-653-TD YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2009 286 NE County Road 255 NAME INWHICH ASSESSED: ANTHONY & SHEILA ARANDA Lee, Florida, 32059 PARCEL ID: 00-00-00-3070-000-000 Budget for the Town of Greenville LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The following property in Madison County, Florida: A part of Lot 5, Cherry Lake Farms Subdivision No. 1, according to a plat on file General Fund Estimated Revenue 2011/2012 in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court in Madison, Florida, and more particu- Balance Brought Forward 84,377 larly described as follows: Begin at the Southwest corner of said Lot 5 and North 844.13 feet, thence East 168.14 feet, thence South 712.53 feet to the Northerly Ad Valorem Taxes 92,189 edge of State Road S-253, thence Southwesterly along a curve, concave to the Utility Tax Revenue 56,000 Southeast, whose chord is South 51 degrees 57 minutes West 213.52 feet, to the License & Permits 2,650 POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 3.0 acres in the Southeast Quarter of South- west Quarter of Section 33, Township 3 North, Range 9 East. Revenue Sharing 40,242 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,500 All of said property being in the County of Madison, State of Florida. Unless such Communication Service Tax 10,160 certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the west front door at the Madison Local Option Gas Tax 98,195 County Courthouse on the 29th day of September 2011 at 11:00 a.m. 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 18,379 Cell Tower Revenue 15,025 Dated this 24th day of August 2011. 418,717 Estimated Expenditures TIM SANDERS City Hall 156,720 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MADISON COUNTY Fire Department 30,457 MADISON, FLORIDA Streets 199,323 BY:/s/ Karen Holman Senior Citizen 4,750 DEPUTY CLERK Reserve 27,467 Transfer to Water Dept 418,717 Water Fund Estimated Revenue 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 Balance Brought Forward 43,378 Charges for Service 186,430 Transfer from General Fund 229,808 Estimated Expenditures Operation 151,126 Reserve 78,682 229,808 Sewer Fund Estimated Revenue Balance Brought Forward 13,629 Charges for Service 120,119 133,748 Estimated Expenditures Operation 118,590 Reserve 15,158 Transfer to Sanitation 133,748 Sanitation Fund Estimated Revenue Balance Brought Forward 45,131 Charges for Services 81,094 Grant Revenue 19,964 Transfer from Sewer 0 146,189 Estimated Expenditures Operation 89,484 Reserve 56,705

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