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Vol.C 55 No. 30 A • www.greenepublishing.comRR • Wednesday,I FebruaryE 27, 2019R • 75¢ + tax Winn-Dixie employee Miss Madison Johnarrested Willoughby: for Grand Theft records. contact with the store County Pageant Greene Publishing, Inc. According to a manager who informed report by the MPD, the officer that store The Madison Police Officer Garner was employee Vivian Miller, Department (MPD) dispatched to Winn- 46, of Madison, had See pages 14-17 arrested a Winn-Dixie Dixie, located at 729 W allegedly been stealing employee on Friday, Feb. Base St., in Madison, at money from the 22, following the approximately 4:07 p.m., business. accusation of the suspect in reference to a theft After initial contact taking money and falsely incident. Upon arrival, with the manager, Vivian Miller documenting money Officer Garner made See “Grand Theft” on page 3 School Board takes control of spending Superintendent stripped of personal attorney Savannah Reams: Greene "Due to much concern, we repeatedly requested Publishing, Inc. the bills, invoices and where the money came from in the budget. We have yet to see this information. We are not saying it is improper or not improper, we are On Tuesday, not saying the Superintendent will never need an Feb. 19, the attorney. We are saying that we cannot afford the Madison County luxury." School Board came together for -District Two School Board Member their regularly- Carol Gibson scheduled Afterward, Sam Stalnaker, Chief unanimously. After approval, meeting. The Board approved the Human Capital Officer, presented Stalnaker presented revisions to consent agenda, heard comments updates to policies 18.2 and 19.1, ESE special policies and from the public and began to which required a public hearing, procedures, which also required a discuss items up for individual allowing citizens to speak on the public hearing. With no public consideration. Superintendent Dr. changes if they so wished. Those comments, the board approved Karen Pickles presented student in attendance declined to speak the revisions unanimously. field trips which needed approval on the policy changes, and the Next, item 5.4 was from the board. All four field board passed the agenda item introduced by the School Board's trips were approved unanimously. See “Spending” on page 3 Key, Curtis National Wild Turkey crowned Miss Federation event and Teen set for March 2 Miss Madison Emerald G. Parsons: Greene Publishing, Inc.

th County The 17 annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event, for the Madison County Chapter, is set for Saturday, March 2, at the Madison County Central School cafeteria. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Attendees will be able to begin bidding on the silent auction items, view the live auction items and may play games at the raffle booths, in order to win chances on the many guns that will be given away during the night. Shotguns, rifles, turkey calls, artwork and other various items are available to win or purchase throughout the night. The seafood buffet will be served at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the live auction and drawings for the raffle winners. A total of 18 guns were given away last year. This is truly an event you don't want to miss. Single ticket prices are $60 with couple tickets being $100. Jakes tickets are only $25 and for those under the age of six, just $15. Sponsor tickets are $275 and sponsor couple tickets are $310 (A sponsor will also have their name displayed throughout the night on the overhead projector as well as have a chance to win a gun, during a separate raffle just for the sponsors). Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 The money from the ticket sales helps the The 2019 Miss Madison County pageant was NWTF conserve and enhances critical upland held last Saturday, Feb. 23, where Anna Key (left) was wildlife habitats and the conservation of the wild crowned Miss Madison County and Savannah Curtis turkey. The money that is raised during the (right) was crowned Teen Miss Madison County. Key is Madison County NWTF banquet that evening will the daughter of Jason and Melanie Key, of Greenville, and Allison Eades and Chris Eades, of stay in Madison County or go to the State of Monticello. Curtis is the daughter of Nathan and Florida Chapter. Shannon Curtis, of Madison. For more coverage on To purchase tickets or to learn more about the Miss Madison County pageant, please see pages NWTF, call Wally Davis at (850) 673-6630. 14 through 17.

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In light of the recent card skimming devices found at a local gas station, as well as around the immediate Big Bend region, Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office offers advice on identifying and protecting yourself from gas pump skimmers. According to the National Association for Convenience Stores, 37 million Americans refuel every day. Approximately 29 million pay for fuel with a credit or debit card. When skimming occurs at a gas station, it usually takes place at only one pump and a single compromised pump can capture data from more than 100 cards per day. Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by John Willoughby February 12, 2019 TAKE STEPS TO On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the City of Madison honored the Madison Kiwanis Club with a certificate acknowl- PROTECT YOURSELF edging their appreciation for the generous donation that funded the purchase of four benches for the tennis courts at Lanier Field. District One City Commissioner Rayne Cooks (right) presents Kiwanis Club President Dar- Use your eyes: Inspect the pump before ren Webb (left) with a framed certificate, embossed in gold. inserting your card. Take a good look at the keypad and card reader. Compare them to the key pad and card reader on the other pumps. Check the tape seal for signs of tamper. The fuel dispenser door on the pump housing must Armed teachers, smokable be open to install a skimmer inside the pump electronics. Most security seals have some type of serial number and/or date printed on them. medical marijuana bills get key These seals are much like evidence tape and will show visible signs of tampering. Be sure to Story Submitted: committee nods look at the card reader itself to see if you can However, a 458-page report The bill will go before the spot anything hidden or installed there. John Haughey, Watchdog.org filed by a commission created to Senate Appropriations Committee Use your fingers: Wiggle the card reader to analyze how to implement the act’s before it is readied for formal see if it is loose. There are skimmers designed The Florida State Legislature sweeping measures, found only 25 review in the session. to fit directly over the existing card reader. Pay doesn’t convene until Tuesday, of the state’s 67 school districts had Also Tuesday, House and attention to how it feels when swiping your March 5, but with 1,677 pre-filed opted to go with guardian program, Senate committees advanced bills card for over tightness and check electronic key bills on the docket by Tuesday using only $9.7 million to train 688 eliminating Florida’s ban on pads for overlaid key pads. evening – including 1,164 by guardians. smokable medical marijuana with Be aware of bluetooth: Most criminals are House representatives – Many districts said they would the clock ticking on a March 15 now using bluetooth technology to capture and committees are furiously sorting adopt the program if local law ultimatum set by Gov. Ron retrieve credit and debit card information. This through proposals to determine enforcement agencies provided the DeSantis to eliminate the 2017 is called blue snarfing or blue skimming, which which ones will make it to training, but SB 7026 states prohibition or he would sustain the allows the offender to monitor the pump from chamber floors for votes and which sheriffs “may” provide the training state’s appeal of a court decision several yards away while card information is ones won’t. rather than “shall” do so, leaving it that found it violates the 2016 transmitted to a laptop computer or other Bills to allow volunteer vetted to law enforcement rather than constitutional amendment that mobile device. You may be able to utilize your teachers with concealed-carry school boards to implement the legalized medical marijuana. smartphone to detect an active bluetooth permits to be armed in classrooms, program. The governor said the state is connection, however, it will be difficult to and to legalize smokable medical SB 7030 would give school likely to lose the appeal, meaning determine the origin or exact bluetooth device. marijuana, are likely to make the boards discretion to adopt the judges, not lawmakers, would Most smartphones will only detect cut following key committee program, district superintendents shape the program. bluetooth within five to 15 feet of your location. endorsements Tuesday. the authority to select who Last week, the House Health & Keep in mind that all bluetooth sources will In a 5-3 partisan vote, the participates and lifts the prohibition Human Services Committee most likely be detected, such as headphones or Senate Education Committee on classroom teachers from drafted a committee bill – PCB other vehicle radio systems. There are approved its jointly-crafted Senate volunteering as guardians. HHS-01 – that would allow for smartphone apps available that claim to detect Bill 7030, which would give school Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton smokable medical bud, but bluetooth skimmers by communicating directly districts the authority to implement Beach, proposed an amendment to required a doctor to seek approval with the skimming device and alerting the app the controversial “guardian” reinstitute barring classroom from a “case review panel” created user. program – rather than give that teachers from carrying concealed by the Board of Medicine and the Be critical and diligent: There is no fool- discretion to local sheriff’s weapons on school grounds; that Board of Osteopathic Medicine proof way to spot skimmers. It is always departments – and allow classroom amendment failed with the 5-3 vote before prescribing it. advisable to pay inside with cash or credit card. teachers to be armed if they are approving SB 7030. The proposal drew sharp Though not impossible, there is less chance of a already licensed by the state to But Sen. Bill Montford, D- rebuke, prompting Chairman Ray skimmer being installed on the payment carry concealed weapons, Tallahassee, said the guardian Rodrigues, R-Fort Myers, to terminal in front of the clerk. Choose pumps volunteer, and undergo training and program represents “monumental submit an amendment removing closest to the building and in line of sight of the testing by law enforcement change in public education.” the “case review” requirement, but attendant. Use a credit card or run a debit card agencies. "We are shifting the mission of requiring doctors justify the as credit to protect your personalized pin The two-hour committee public education from being one of treatment in documentation to the number and to be covered by zero-liability review – less than two days before teaching to being one of teaching state Board of Medicine or the policies offered by many credit card companies. the one-year anniversary of the and law enforcement,” he said. Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Utilize fraud alerts offered by most card issuers Valentine’s Day Marjory Stoneman “We want to empower those The amended bill, which and be certain to routinely review your financial Douglas High School shooting that people who can do something; they would allow pre-rolled filtered statements and credit report. left 17 dead – featured staunch are the only ones who will be there joints, was approved in a 14-2 vote. opposition from the panel’s three in a narrow amount of time to save Also last week, the Senate Consider utilizing Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Democratic members and those lives,” Sen. Dennis Baxley, Health Policy Committee amended Android Pay on your mobile device. By using this comments from representatives R-Ocala, shot back, noting his Senate Bill 182, a “simple method, your card never goes into the payment from Moms Demand Action, a “eight grandchildren, and their proposal” by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R- reader that may contain a skimmer. Essentially, your gun-control advocacy group funded generation, deserve to have St. Petersburg, to do away with credit card company sends a randomly generated by former New York City Mayor someone ready to protect them if ban, by requiring a second doctor’s 16-number token or code to your smartphone as a Michael Bloomberg. they are available.” opinion before patients could stand-in credit card number so your personal In the aftermath of the school “One year ago this week, we receive smokable treatment. information is never exposed. If a scammer is shooting in Broward County, the made a commitment to the students On Tuesday, however, the somehow able to intercept the information, they will Legislature, which was in session and families of Parkland that we Senate Innovation, Industry and only have access to a useless virtual credit card at the time, adopted SB 7026, the would do everything in our power Technology Committee amended number. $400 million Marjory Stoneman to prevent such a tragedy from ever SB 182, eliminating the second Finally, report any suspicious activity relating to Douglas School Safety Act. happening again,” Senate President option criteria, and allowing fuel pumps, ATMs, other point-of-sale terminals and Among SB 7026 allocations Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, said in medical marijuana dispensaries to personal financial accounts to local law enforcement was $67 million for the guardian a statement. “I am very pleased this sell whole-flower products and immediately. Suspicious activity can be reported by program, which was amended prior critical school safety legislation permitting patients to use calling Madison County Communications at (850) to adoption to preclude classroom gets to the heart of the commission paraphernalia purchased at other 973-4001, ext. 1. teachers from participation. recommendations.” retail outlets, such as smoke shops. Madison County Carrier FROM PAGE ONE « Wednesday, February 27, 2019 « 3

Officer also noticed Miller physically taking from the business. not wish to provide MPD with a sworn Grand Theft Garner money from her cash register till at the According to the specialist and statement at the time, informing the Cont. from page 1 spoke end of her shift, which was recorded store manager, Miller had allegedly officer she already provided one to the with on surveillance camera. stolen a total of $1,194 from the specialist. Miller was placed under assets protection speciality for the The specialist provided all business since August of 2018. arrest and transported to the Madison local Winn-Dixie store. The specialist suspected falsified documentation, as Referencing provided documentation, County Jail without further incident. explained that after pulling store well as a copy of the surveillance Miller took $1,060 from the store's Miller was charged with Grand Theft, surveillance footage and footage where Miller can be seen safe, $110 from falsifying refunds and due to the amount of money taken documentation of the safe where the taking the money from her register's $25 from unauthorized discounts, during the entirety of the incident. store's money is kept, he not only till. The specialist continued to provide totaling the suspected amount stolen. Miller was released from the found that Miller had been falsifying a written statement, written by Miller, Upon speaking with Miller, Madison County Jail on Saturday, Feb. documentation of money records, but who confessed to taking the money Officer Garner reported that she did 23, on her own recognizance.

Chair, private attorney, nor do I remember Sam Stalnaker made a suggestion be reviewed by the board. Daniels Spending Carol them having a bill that great … I take that the board make changes to the seconded the motion. It passed with a Cont. from page 1 Gibson, responsibility because we should purchasing policy in the form of a vote of 4-1, with Board Member advising have been vigilant at that point workshop in March, 10 days from the Suretta Bell casting the dissenting that the board consider cancelling looking at these bills monthly and we current date, adding it was a "tedious vote. Superintendent Pickles' contract with weren't … and from this day forward process" and he would be able to After the board made their Levine and Stivers, a company the we're starting to do it." make the changes as the board decision, Superintendent Pickles and district has been paying to handle Chair Gibson added, "We put instructed him in the workshop. the district's Chief Financial Officer, Pickles' legal matters. Before the faith in the Superintendent that [her "What I'm saying here tonight as Walter Copeland, expressed concerns. board began discussion, citizen and private attorney] would be used a Board Member is I think its "I would like to remind the five former district employee, George wisely. I haven't mentioned the imperative that we start reviewing of y'all that the reason we are in our Williams, was invited to approach the amount [of the bill] because it's these bills and I'm sort of feeling like fiscal crisis is due to our FTE board. "One thing I want this board appalling to me." Gibson continued its being pushed to the back burner of reduction," stated Superintendent to be very considerate of is that, to address those in attendance, not wanting us to see the bills," Pickles. "If you will recall, by all of while it would be nice to have unified informing everyone that, from this responded Alford. "I just want our monthly statements, we have legal services where everybody in the point forward, the board will be reassurance from the administration been spot on with our expenditures district could use the same attorney vigilantly looking at the district's that that's not the case … March … you are making statements as if … this day and age, somebody is expenditures, adding, "It's all about would be another month that we have there are other things that our willing to take advantage of an error money." paid out stuff that maybe we financial department, or even myself, we may make not having legal "Then, I also ask that you direct shouldn't have paid." have done to get us in this shape. representation that is suited for that the board attorney to return my calls Chair Gibson suggested the This is due to a reduction in our particular issue. I think it's very and my emails in a timely fashion," Board meet before the next calculation … However, this is not pertinent this board remember that replied Pickles. workshop, within the 10 days, to look due to any fiscal mismanagement by legal service is a requirement today, "Mr. Reeves has already stated at the district's bills, adding they Mr. Copeland and his staff or it's not something you just have as a that in a prior meeting," replied would work with Stalnaker to make myself." luxury." Gibson. "If you have a problem with sure the policy is updated correctly. "We have never accused Mr. After Williams departed the Mr. Reeves, come before the board. I Alford also suggested the board Copeland of doing anything," retorted podium, Chair Gibson stated, "In think he has already addressed it." review all contracts, one dollar or Chair Gibson. order for us to be fiscally responsible The motion was made by Board more, in order to approve them "A second set of eyes, I have no and completely transparent, it is Member Alford to cancel the contract beforehand, guaranteeing the board problem, I am an open book," said necessary to address Dr. Pickles' Copeland. "But, you need to be contract for legal services. The "As leader of the district, Dr. Pickles, you comfortable with your finance contract with Levine and Stivers should welcome best practices in our finances … department." was approved on June 17, 2017. it's a great way to be transparent with the public "Mr. Copeland, let me make Due to much concern, we and, as a board member, I want to be 100 percent something perfectly clear," repeatedly requested the bills, transparent … I'm sorry that you're trying to, interrupted Gibson. "You have invoices and where the money again, avert the blame to us, but, again, we are never been criticized for any of came from in the budget. We have trying to work through this." this, but we, the board, are yet to see this information. We are -District Five School Board Member responsible for the money, the five not saying it is improper or not Bart Alford of us, therefore we are going to improper, we are not saying the take a proactive approach to this. Superintendent will never need an We're not doing this for the fun of attorney. We are saying that we it … Dr. Pickles may have cannot afford the luxury. It is my with Levine and Stivers, providing 30 sees all contracts. "Not that we are criticized you, but we haven't opinion that we need to cancel the days notice to the firm, and that Dr. trying to micromanage, but we have criticized you." contract with Levine and Stivers. Pickles seek prior approval from the been put in a position where we Alford directed the conversation Also, the Superintendent must seek board before any invoice is paid for really have no choice," said Alford. to Superintendent Pickles. "As leader prior approval from the board before attorneys. Board Member Susie "If we are responsible, Mr. of the district, Dr. Pickles, you should any invoice is paid for attorneys. Mr. Williamson seconded the motion. Alford, then we have to look at every welcome best practices in our Reeves will continue to conduct Agenda item 5.4 was approved penny that goes through," agreed finances … it's a great way to be business on behalf of the School unanimously by the board, with zero Gibson. transparent with the public and, as a Board." opposition. "We're in a position where we board member, I want to be 100 The board was in agreement with Next, the board continued their must take our oversight to another percent transparent … I'm sorry that Chair Gibson and concurred that if a quest for more financial transparency. level," added Board Member you're trying to, again, avert the conflict of interest should arise and Board Member Bart Alford presented Reginald Daniels. blame to us, but, again, we are trying Superintendent Pickles needed a agenda item 5.5, which involved Alford addressed the policy to work through this," said Alford. separate attorney, the board would addressing the district's purchasing relating to emergency purchases. He The board finished addressing the then meet and approve a separate law policy, number 6320, involving suggested the board approve all agenda items for individual firm. "Mr. Reeves cannot technically purchasing and contracting for emergency expenditures. "If we are consideration. One issue which arose represent me in the prosecution, and commodities and contractual services. looking holistically at the big picture, involved a plant survey the district then turn around and advise the "In the current state we're in, I this is part of the big picture," said had requested from the Florida board, and he (Reeves) did agree with feel it is our duty as board members Alford. Department of Education (FLDOE) in that," stated Pickles. and our duty to the people of this "If there is an emergency, at least order to be able to sell the district's Board Member Bart Alford community to be as conscientious as three of us have to be there to annex building. However, according replied, "In the future if that were to we can of the financial status of this approve it, am I correct?" questioned to FLDOE, the annex is necessary for happen then we would get an district," said Alford. "I believe the Board Member Suretta Bell, who educational purposes. The board attorney, but we're looking back one way we can do that is by stated she was hesitant to make voted to request a new plant survey through 2017 and 2018 and his knowing what we're paying. At this purchasing a difficult process during from FLDOE once all departments (Levine and Stivers) legal bills were point, I don't know that we have a an emergency situation. were removed from the building's greater than Mr. Reeves and Leonard true grasp of it." After more discussion, Alford premises. Dietzen. I hear what you're saying As of meeting time, on Tuesday, made an official motion to establish a There will be a School Board and I respect what you're saying, but Feb. 19, the policy stated the $250 threshold in the Special Session today, Wednesday, it doesn't speak for 2017 and 2018 … Superintendent is authorized to Superintendent's spending; that all Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m. A School Board I feel that, out of respect to us, we purchase commodities and contracts, one dollar or more, be Workshop will be held on Monday, need to know what's being spent so contractual services where the total reviewed by the board; that all March 4, beginning at 6 p.m. Both we're not being blindsided like we amount does not exceed $5,000. emergency purchases, one dollar or meetings will be held at the district were with this total bill … never do I Alford suggested lowering the more, be reviewed by the board; and office, located at 210 NE Duval Ave., remember a Superintendent having a amount to $250. that all purchasing orders over $250 in Madison.

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To the woman who gave me life, I I wish you the just wanted to take very best and this time to say happiest of all bithdays for your happy birthday! th Fifty is just a "Fantastic 50 !" I number, and you hope you know have fifty just how much wonderful years you are loved. I left to go! truly treasure You are your leadership, such a strong, but most of all, selfless woman. I cherish our You are an friendship. amazing Here's to you, mother to Emerald, and Brooke and here's to 50 me. You more! have taught Happy us both how to become Birthday! ladies, how to have -Rick respect for ourselves, the importance of a good work ethic, how Happy to love, how to birthday to a dear friend! I forgive, how to be hope you have 50 more blessed years! strong, how to be -Fredy independent and so much more. You have Happy birthday!!! 50 is still been with us through beautiful! life and even though Love, Sheree we are both grown, Happy Birthday, Emerald! we know we can I hope you have a great birthday and still count on you to a blessed year!!! help us with -Shane anything. You are an Happy Birthday, Emerald! Hope you amazing Glamma have a fantastic day!!! to Kennedy. I can't -Rachal wait for Kennedy to experience all Happy Birthday, Emerald! Some years the great times are easy, others are hard. If you find this with you like one to be difficult, rejoice, for you have Brooke and I did been blessed with good health and a loving with Grandma family! If it is easy, give thanks for all you Greene. Oh, and by the have been blessed with! Continue with diet, way, I think it's only fair to Grandma for you to exercise and prayer and there’s no continue the tradition of taking Kennedy to Waffle reason you won't get to be a great- House for breakfast in the morning, then stopping at Glamma! May your years be many, the Fast Track for a candy bar!! and full of joy! You are an amazing mother to your mother! -Gabe Grandma is where she is today because of YOU! You and you alone. And that is exactly why she It’s been said that age is only a knows who you are! She might have forgotten number, and if that is true, I’d say you are everyone else in this life, but she knows who her 22! Hope you have an awesome day. saving grace is and that is you! Love ya, Mickey Thanks to you mom, I'm learning how to be a mother. I catch myself doing stuff to Kennedy that I remember you doing to me. When I wake Emerald, her up in the morning I catch myself singing, “Rise and shine and give God the glory Since Oct. 16, 2017, I've learned not only glory,” all while scratching her back and how to write professionally, but how to act giving her time to wake up. I now give her professional, talk professional, deal business “butterfly kisses, Eskimo kisses and a big professionally and hold professional mommy kiss,” and now I truly understand conversations with not just citizens, but those in why you used to cry and be sad every higher-ranking positions in the community. I've time we went to spend the night at a also learned that the words “first annual” don't friend’s house. Because of you, I am exist. striving to give Kennedy the absolute Because of your decision to bring me on board, best life I can. Because of you, I want I've held my head high and stood a little taller, with her to have the best because I had the best and my camera bag on my shoulder because I know that is because of you! better than to leave it at work during an event. My Birthdays The next fifty years of your life is going to be attention to detail and what goes on around me has are a day to celebrate the filled with happiness. Before we know it, you will become increasingly strong as well. anniversary of when we entered this have more grandbabies; which means double the As a reporter, you've taught me that it's okay to world. They mark the years of joy, love, love, double the memories, double the laughs, be (and sometimes made me be) nosy, which means challenges, successes, people whose lives we double the smiles and so much more. Our family is even on a Saturday night when I'm at Taco Bell at 11 have touched and the people who have touched just going to keep growing and I cannot wait for all p.m. in sweatpants and a wrinkled tee-shirt, I have to ours! As one of the people whose life you have the memories that are still yet to be made. peak my head out the door to see where those law touched I celebrate "Your Birthday"! because Happy birthday, mom!! Thank you for enforcement and emergency medical professionals the world is a better place because Emerald everything. I know 50 will treat you great!!! are going so fast, only because I can hear you saying, Elizabeth Greene was born! Happy Birthday, “Are you going to that?” And if I didn't go to “that,” Emerald!!!!! Love, I know I better be on the phone quicker than you can Love. Jeanette Cheltsie say “why didn't you?” All of these traits have played and continue to Emerald, play a significant role in my life, how I view others and how others view me, in society. And because You are an incredible boss and an invaluable friend. You've taught me to work hard, hustle harder and these traits were gained through being employed by to have thick skin. You're tough as nails but also possess a heart that's brimming with love and compassion Greene Publishing, Inc., I can safely say that you and I greatly admire that about you. I am proud of everything we have accomplished together so far and have done more for me personally than you have look forward to all of the big plans we've made for the future. I enjoy collaborating with you, exchanging ever done for me professionally. ideas and learning from your experience while working together to push Greene Publishing, Inc. to the limits. Happy Birthday, Emerald! Here's to you boss. th Happy 50 birthday! You're as vibrant and gorgeous as ever! -Savannah - John VIEWPOINTS & OPINIONS Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 5

Emerald’s Gem Box: Turning the big 5-0 I was born on Feb. 26, 1969 at age ain't nothing but a number. Age spots, wrinkles and cellulite them. 8:03 p.m. in the Madison County Now, I'm not saying there's aside, I think what I have noticed • I am beginning to run around the Memorial Hospital. nothing about my age that doesn't most in my "old age" is I have house looking for my cell phone while Yesterday was Feb. 26, 2019. You bother me. There is that strange become more philosophical and easy- I'm talking on it. do the math! feeling of knowing that half my life is going. I remember being in my late • The realization that I truly am not Yes, much to over, and my years of zest and get-up- 20s and 30s and thinking my Dad had able to do everything I used to do – I my surprise and and-go are possibly limited to the next become such a softie. He didn't get as am not able to be in every amazement, I 20 years. I now have to really focus mad at certain things that I wanted organization and be president of so have turned 50 on my bucket list and do my traveling him to get mad at. But I find myself in many different clubs. years old. Fifty is before my body catches up with my that same position now; and I can • The realization that I am not able the age that when actual age. There are also the telltale honestly say my daughters feel the to do it all by myself anymore and I you were little, signs of aging, that my 25-year-old same way about me, during this time, need to learn to ask others for help. you used to think counterparts don't struggle with … the that I felt about my father, back in the • I will, however, soon be able to EMERALD G. that it could never lines in my face and under my eyes day. Not to say my Type A Personality get senior discounts at restaurants. PARSONS happen to you; are looking more like a roadmap, my still doesn't take hold and run rampant • I have learned the dangers of for only old hands are starting to look like "an old at times; but I have learned to keep it processed foods, that my parents used people were 50. woman's hands" with the loose skin in check better, in this stage of my to try to warn me about. But then all of a sudden, one day and pale blue veins becoming more life. • I have more patience, you wake up and even though you prominent, my hair is turning gray Even though 50 is just a number, understanding and wisdom than when still feel like you have the heart, (but I pay good money every five there are certain things that this I was 25. enthusiasm and stamina of an 18-year- weeks so no one can see that), and the middle age does bring us… • I can do "crazy" things now but I old, your mirror shares with you a "fat-rolls" and "bulges" are harder to • This is the year of the can do them with better knowledge much different message. get rid of. colonoscopy … with many years to and wisdom than when I was 18 and There's no denying that 50 is a But, all in all, my body has been a follow. 25. landmark birthday. A turning point. good friend. It has endured years of • I am not able to lift as much • Grandchildren really are the best The Big One. But, amid the array of dancing classes, cheerleading, weight as I did when I was 18 and in and I wish I could quit work and black balloons and all the jokes about gymnastics, tennis and softball. Its high school. become a stay-at-home-Glamma. adult diapers and memory loss, I have knees were skinned and bruised, • I am not able to multitask as well I'm 50! And I will wear it loud decided to embrace the 50s, just as I stitches in its head, two wisdom teeth as I could when I was 25. and wear it proud! did the 30s and 40s. My age has never cut out and it survived giving birth to • I am not able to remember For, after all, age ain't nothing but really bothered me; for it's true that two amazing daughters. people's names as I stand and talk to a number!

National Security: Hanoi The leaders of the United States and North as it does today. In the western mountainous aerial refueled before entering North Vietnamese Korea are meeting now in Hanoi, the capital of region, important dams control the water to airspace and then upon egress, on the way home. Vietnam, to resolve the differences between our minimize flooding and provide hydroelectric There were two ways to get into North two nations that stretch back at least to 1950 when power. Vietnamese airspace. The overland method came in I was a toddler. I've been to Hanoi … sort of … Back in 1972, Hanoi was supposed to be the from the west over Laos and a familiar nearly a half century ago. most heavily defended airspace in history. I can geographical feature we referred to as the Gorilla's In 1972, I spent six and a assure you there were a lot of guns, missiles and Head. The overwater entrance was longer, half months flying combat MiGs that shot at us every time we poked our especially from Thailand, and entered North missions in the last full year of noses into their skies. Without question, those Vietnam from northeast of Haiphong. The refueling the Vietnam War. I was on sixteen missions into Route Pack VI were the tracks were over Laos for the shorter route and the temporary duty from South tensest and dangerous that I flew, not only because Gulf of Tonkin for the longer flights. A short Korea, flying first from an air of the defenses but also because we drove so deep Linebacker mission from the west lasted a little base in South Vietnam and (over a hundred miles) into enemy territory. Rescue over two hours while the longer eastern approach JOE BOYLES later from Thailand. Over a was nearly impossible if you had to eject from a would easily exceed four. Actual time over enemy Guest Columnist 196 day period from early damaged fighter. territory was usually no more than half an hour. April until mid-October, I flew The nickname for Hanoi was "downtown" That's where the excitement was. In the vicinity of 121 combat missions, 78 against targets in South which we borrowed from Petula Clark's 1964 hit the target, the defenses were very intense. Vietnam and 43 over North Vietnam. None of my song by the same name. Our airspace controllers So this is the scene where President Trump and missions targeted either Laos or Cambodia referred it to "bullseye" and would give updates Kim Jung IL are meeting. I'm sure the skies are although I frequently transited and aerial refueled based on the compass rose, i.e. ‘you are 240 and 16 much safer today and the nation is much more in their airspace. miles from bullseye headed north.' peaceful than my brief encounter so long ago. Time My flight log indicates that 16 of my missions A linebacker mission could easily involve a heals wounds. After the reunification of Vietnam in to North Vietnam were over the Red River Valley – hundred aircraft or more flying from a half dozen 1975 and initial growing pains, the nation has RRV in my log book. That indicates they were bases. Since we were employing the first prospered. Communism is still the form of Operation Linebacker missions targeted against generation of Paveway ‘smart' bombs using laser government, but capitalism flourishes to fuel the Route Pack VIA, the industrial heartland of North guidance, only a dozen or so of the fighters carried economy. Vietnam including Hanoi. The eastern half of bombs. The ‘bombers' generally came from one I am hopeful that the dialogue between the two Route Pack VI code-named Bravo included the port base in Thailand, Ubon. My squadron was never leaders will be helpful in resolving our differences. city of Haiphong and was reserved for naval "Paveway" capable, so my missions were mostly The ultimate goal, a nuclear-free Korea, would be aviation flying from aircraft carriers in the Gulf of air-to-air escort. On a couple of occasions, we were so important to the peace and stability of the Tonkin. called to carry a dozen 500-pound bombs against Western Pacific region, including South Korea, The Red River of Southeast Asia begins in an area target. Japan, Taiwan and Guam. Also, China and Russia Southern China and flows some 700 miles As I indicated, only a few aircrafts actually would benefit by lessening tensions. southeast across Vietnam, draining into the Gulf of carried bombs. The remainder of the air armada Peace is the natural state of mankind which is Tonkin. It is a major river and, like many places in consisted of refueling tankers, Wild Weasel defense too often interrupted by war. Let us pray that peace the world, is the site of an important city when suppression, escort fighters, jamming aircraft, etc. descends softly but surely upon Korea and that the transportation so heavily depended on water traffic Since our jets were very heavy with ordnance, we brotherhood of man will prevail. Learning As I Go: I Don't Remember As parents, it's easy to beat ourselves up over perfectly right beside you. I don't remember the stress or frustrations of what we are and are not doing for our children. As I I don't remember if your car was clean or dirty. your job. I just remember you tried really hard to think about my childhood, I don't remember the I just remember all the fun we had singing, laughing leave them at the door so you could be with us. little incidents. I just remember and dancing while we rode inside. I don't remember when I started going to that my parents were there, they I don't remember if my team won or lost. I just church. I just remember that it has always been and loved me and their presence and remember seeing your face in the stands, cheering always will be an important part of my life. love never stopped. May we be a me on, reminding me that I could do anything. I don't remember all of the places we went on consistent, loving presence in the I don't remember if we bought name brand or school field trips. I just remember you always came lives of our children. Thank you, generic food. I just remember that we ate together with us. Mom and Dad, for showing me as a family every night and all were welcome at our I don't remember specific conversations. I just how to love my kids well. table. remember you were always there to listen. I don't remember whether I don't remember if we had money or not. I just I don't remember ever asking you to love me. I CHRISTY BASS your hair was perfect or if your remember that we did a lot of fun things and you just remember that you did, and that has made all ADAMS clothes matched. I just remember were always there. the difference. Guest Columnist you being there every day. I don't remember our house being big or small. For more inspiration from Christy, visit her I don't remember whether I just remember it being full of laughter, songs, love blog at christybassadams.com or send comments to you were overweight or not. I just remember I fit and friends. [email protected]. Did you know? Scripture of the day See an error?

• Shakespeare invented the words 'assassination' “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since Greene Publishing, Inc. corrects errors of fact in news and 'bump'. as members of one body you were called to peace. And items. If you have a concern, question or suggestion, please • Giraffes and rats can last longer without water be thankful.” call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will run in this than camels. Colossians 3:15 space. Thanks for reading. Thought for the day Submissions Letters to the Editor

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Roy Laverne Glendyle Odom Littleton Merritt Roy Laverne Merritt, 76, passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, Mrs. Glendyle Odom Littleton, age 83, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in 2019, peacefully at his home in Madison, Fla., with his family by Thomasville, Ga. She was born in Madison, Fla. to Sevier Odom, Sr. and Ethelle Phillips Odom. his side. He was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Madison, to the late She lived in Madison all her life. Benjamin Merritt and Janie Merritt (Rogers). She was a Christian, a homemaker and she was a member of Hanson United Methodist He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Sirmans Church. She was very active in her community. She graduated High School and received her Baptist Church. Roy worked in agriculture for 40 years. He AA degree; she and her husband, Billy Littleton, owned Littleton Well Drilling until his death in enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 2002. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mavis Barbara Merritt Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. at Beggs Chapel. Interment (Robinson); daughters: Tina E. Merritt (Tobias Bretz), Mavis followed at the Methodist Church Cemetery in Hanson. A visitation was held from 5 p.m. until Merritt Schaffer (Robert), Sharon Merritt Dills (Brian), Rhonda L. 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25. Merritt; sisters: Hazel Latner, Evelyn Sapp, Barbara Ann Merritt; Littleton is survived by two sons: Michael Littleton and wife, Donna; and Randy Littleton, six grandchildren: Steven R. Merritt, Brooke Rhodenizer, both of Pinetta, Fla.; one daughter: Jenny Covell and husband, Rob, of Pinetta, Fla.; one brother: Brandon Knight, Dylan Crump, Ivy Melvin, Ian Schaffer; as well Sevier "Jr." Odom and wife, Muriel, of Lee, Fla.; one sister: Bobbie Sue Collins, of Madison; as a host of nieces and nephews. and nine grandchildren: Brandie Littleton-Martin, Lindsay Roberts, Wendi Blanton, David Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 1, at 2 p.m. Blanton, Kaitlin Littleton, Cutler Littleton, Kate Maera, Jesselyn Covell and Josh Covell. at Macedonia Cemetery, with Tommy Thigpen officiating. All Memorial donations may be made to Hanson United Methodist Church: 290 NE Daisy St. arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home, of Madison, Fla. 32340 or to The Methodist Youth Ranch: PO Box 38 Pinetta, Fla. 32350. Madison. Friends may sign the online guest book at Beggs Funeral Home, in Madison, is handling the arrangements; (850) 973-2258. You may www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com. send your condolences to the family by visiting their website at www.beggsfuneral.com BCFCU hosts Business After Hours

Photo Submitted Every month, Business After Hours is attended by Madison County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests, accompanied by great food, fun and fellowship. Pictured, from left to right, are: Garrett Hammond, Madison County Chamber of Commerce; Eddie Bell, Town of Lee; Tammy Stevens, Madi- son County Memorial Hospital; Wanda Violet, Madison County Florida Storytelling; Kaitlynn Culpepper, Tri-County Electric Cooperative; Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc.; and Mickey Starling, Greene Publishing, Inc.

John Willoughby: in Perry, Fla., BCFCU provides a variety of banking 1937, MCMH has served the families of Madison Greene Publishing, Inc. options, as well as provides the ease of online banking. County non-stop. The hospital offers not only patient Additionally, BCFCU offers loan options available for healing rooms and emergency care, but MCMH is Yet another successful Business After Hours has all clients. For more information about BCFCU, log home to a variety of diagnostic services including concluded following the event, hosted by Buckeye onto bcfcu.coop. BCFCU is located at 424 W Base St., ultrasound, endoscopy services and much more. Community Federal Credit Union (BCFCU), in in Madison. You may call the institution at (850) 973- More information about MCMH can be found at Madison, on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Employees and guests 2600. www.mcmh.us. If your a chamber member and would were provided with light hors d'oeuvres, desserts and The next Business After Hours will take place on like to host a future Business After Hours event, you're soft drinks. Door prizes were also given to multiple Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., hosted invited to call the Madison County Chamber of guests. by Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH), Commerce at (850) 973-2788 to schedule the next With two branch offices: one in Madison and one located at 224 NW Crane Ave., in Madison. Since available date.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Mickey Starling, February 19, 2019 Members of the Madison County community came together to cele- brate the monthly edition of Business After Hours, which was hosted by the Buckeye Community Federal Credit Union, of Madison. Pictured, from left to right, are: Billy Sullivan and Charlton Knowles.

If you would like to have anything added to the community calendar, please email Rick Patrick at [email protected] or give us a call at (850) 973-4141.

February 28 Boyz to Kings will be holding a Grand Opening Celebration at their new st location at 147 SW 1 (Pete Mobley) Ave. The celebration will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. First Wednesday of every month The Republican Club of Madison County holds their monthly meeting the first Wednesday of every month. It is held at Cucinella's Brick Oven Pizzeria in "The Meeting Place." Join them at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch, and the meeting will begin at 12 p.m. COMMUNITY Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 7

NFCC Hosts Open Sirmans VFD receives new House and Free bunker gear, radios Application Day Saturday, March 2 ALL INVITED: Explore Programs, Tour Campus, Apply for Admission and Financial Aid NEW: Training and Employer Showcase with CareerSource North Florida and Area Employers Story Submitted

North Florida Community College invites the public to its Super Saturday: Open House and Free Application Day event on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This annual event allows the community to explore NFCC all in one informative and fun-filled day. Highlights of the day include an academic and student resource expo in the Colin P. Kelly Fitness Center, scholarship drawings, financial aid application assistance and opportunities to explore NFCC degree and certificate programs and talk with program instructors and advisors. As an incentive to enroll early for NFCC’s 2019 summer and fall terms, high school seniors and all first- time college applicants who complete an admissions application at NFCC Super Saturday pay no application fee – applying to NFCC is completely free on Saturday, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by John Willoughby, February, 14, 2019 March 2; a $20 savings. Posing in his new bunker gear, firefighter Ben Meacham (left) kneels with his son, Ace, and Sirmans NFCC staff will also be on hand to assist future Volunteer Fire Chief George Bleavins (right) with new radios, thanks to the Florida Forest Service 50/50 students in completing the Free Application for Federal Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. According to County Fire Coordinator Chris Williams, the bunker gear Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit http://www.nfcc.edu/super- donned on Meacham is one of 24 sets of brand new protective equipment. saturday for a complete list of information needed to complete the FAFSA. The NFCC Career and Technical Education Center is also working with CareerSource North Florida and area employers to host a Training and Employer 2019 Fancy Flea is Showcase at the college’s open house. Explore how training through NFCC can help prepare you for a new career or job advancement. Learn about job related John Willoughby:one month away! programs and industry certifications that employers look modern; rustic and space (12' x 12') will The Fancy Flea for when hiring new employees. Meet representatives Greene Publishing, Inc. salvage pieces; antiques cost $95 and does not Vintage Home and from CareerSource North Florida and area employers and beloved items; include electricity. Garden Market, L.L.C. Benny Whitehead Inc. Trucking, Chemring Ordnance, The Fancy Flea is homemade jams and Booths must be open will not be responsible Klausner Lumber One, Madison County Sheriff's Office, making its way back to jellies; donuts and and staffed during the for refunds or any Nestle Waters, Stahl-Meyer Foods and Super-Pufft Madison once again and muffins; vintage fabrics show at all times. liabilities for the failure Snacks Corporation. it's time to start and clothing; and so Booths are not to be to fulfill this contract NFCC Super Saturday is open to anyone interested preparing. On Saturday, much more. dismantled earlier than 4 due to the location of the in attending NFCC or finding out more information April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 Visit one of many p.m. without show show being destroyed by about the college and its many programs and offerings. p.m., take a step back in coffee shops for your management approval. fire or other calamity; by For more information visit www.nfcc.edu/super-saturday time as you visit The morning brew of choice, All vehicles must be any act of God; public or call (850) 973-1737. Fancy Flea Vintage then partake in casual removed from the show enemy; strikes; NFCC SUPER SATURDAY Home and Garden dining in downtown area prior to the show ordinances, or any legal HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Market in downtown Madison for lunch … opening and not returned authority; or any cause • MEET with college advisors, faculty, staff and Madison. and then more shopping! to the area until the beyond its control. The current student leaders Historic architecture Make sure you visit the show ends. Food show will be held rain or • TOUR the beautiful NFCC campus and quaint restaurants downtown shops for vendors are to follow all shine. No refunds for • EXPLORE college programs and offerings await you as you peruse more vintage health department rules cancellations 60 days • FREE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION for the street vendors with inspiration! You will not and regulations. Vendors prior to the show date. A Summer/Fall 2019 (save $20) their beautiful go home empty handed! must keep their areas $30 fee will be assessed • ENTER TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS for housewares, including Are you looking to clean and neat during for all returned checks. Summer/Fall 2019 painted and shabby chic sell your items as a market hours, including The Fancy Flea • APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID—Complete the furniture; farmhouse merchandiser? You can final clean up at the end team looks forward to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with décor; mid-century do that too! A booth of the day. seeing you at their show. the help of NFCC staff. Completion of the FAFSA is the The Fancy Flea will take required first step for consideration for ALL types of place at 197 SW Range financial aid including scholarships. COMPLETE the Ave., in Madison. FAFSA4caster to get an estimate of your financial aid Admission is free. For eligibility before you actually apply to college (an more information, call excellent tool for families with students who are juniors Lori Powell at (863) in high school). 712-3278. More • ENJOY educational presentations, activities and information can be more! found at • NEW THIS YEAR – Training and Employer www.fancyflea.net. Showcase 8 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier COMMUNITY Bunting turns illness into strength

Photo Submitted Jane Carole Bunting is grateful to have found the right path for conquering Onset Hypoglycemia. The ups and downs caused by the dis- ease are now in her rearview mirror as she enjoys the results of a healthy ap- proach to food and exercise.

Photo Submitted During a CrossFit workout, Jane Carole Bunting lifts 145 lb before eventually lifting 190 lb.

Mickey Starling: O'Hara Photo submitted courtesy of RW Lister Photography Greene Publishing, Inc. to Jane Carole Bunting waits patiently for the consider judges to score her during a bikini competition a If you grew up with starting a few years ago. Madison native Jane Carole class, Bunting, you may recall a which he did. The class was an working briefly in The Madison relatively shy young lady who instant hit and filled up County School System; doing was artful at avoiding much of immediately. Years later, the sales and strategic planning for Photo Submitted T.M.M. (Total Military the drama associated with class continues to thrive at Jane Carole growing up. Underneath that MCHS, as does the girls' sports Management), in Jacksonville; Bunting makes a thin layer of shyness, there was program, in general. Bunting serving for four years as the box perfect handstand more than enough motivation to went on to fulfill her high office manager for the look easy, but they overcome whatever obstacles school years playing on the Jacksonville Suns, an AA farm require a great amount of strength came her way. As high school tennis team and cheerleading. In team that contracts with the and agility to hold came into view, Bunting's her limited spare time, Bunting Florida Marlins; and her current successfully. passion for athletics was in full was dancing at Becky's Dance job as a professional sales bloom. This came as little Steps Studio, in Madison. representative for Vertical surprise to most, since her As Bunting entered the Pharmaceuticals, LLC, in father, Bill Bunting, Sr., was a University of Florida, her Jacksonville. reduced her carbohydrate intake in her final show in May of physical education instructor motivation continued to be During her time with the to 60 grams per day. However, 2017. "I decided to stop because and her mother, Janis Bunting, evident as she pursued a double Jacksonville Suns, now known the results were not good, as the judging for these events is was an avid tennis player. major, earning a Bachelors of as the "Jumbo Shrimp," Bunting Bunting became increasingly completely subjective. Some Of course, athletic Science (B.S.) degree in both worked long hours and food lethargic and her metabolism judges prefer a more muscular endeavors require some Advertising and Public was normally provided on site. seemed to disappear. "I would tone, some want a softer tone," physical prowess and Bunting Relations. Staying true to the The options available weren't gain three pounds every time I said Bunting. "Others prefer was determined to be at her family alma mater, Bunting exactly healthy most of the time ate a meal outside of my diet," blondes, or taller girls, etc. It best. As a freshman at Madison went on to receive her Masters and this created some bad eating said Bunting. makes it impossible to be County High School (MCHS), of Business Administration habits for Bunting. She was The ups and downs of this prepared for competition she became interested in (M.B.A.) degree, with a diagnosed with Onset diet plan continued for two without specific guidelines." weightlifting, but there was no marketing emphasis, from the Hypoglycemia in 2012, which years, until Bunting met Ashley Leaving bikini competitions such class available at the time. University of Mississippi. meant her body was now over- Mayer, a Nurse Practitioner and was not the end of Bunting's Her father encouraged former Leaving college, Bunting producing insulin. Following owner of Grit Health and fitness quest. Some of her varsity football coach "Bud" took a wide variety of jobs, her doctor's advice, Bunting Fitness, who offered a different friends were involved with approach to Crossfit, a popular exercise Bunting's issues. franchise. Their enjoyment of Mayer uses an this program drew Bunting in. online program that "Every workout motivates me to tracks proteins, do better and the community of

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Ashley Hunter: five courses will begin and end at the Jefferson and dirt. Pavement has been Greene Publishing, Inc. County UF Extension Office. Two options will kept to an absolute tour through Madison County. minimum. This ride Calling all adventurers and cycling enthusiasts! The Dirty Pecan 150, which is 150.7 miles, is unsupported, Once again, North Florida will be the ideal spot will bring cyclers through more rural roads, more meaning for visiting cyclers as the 2019 Dirty Pecan rolls unpaved forgotten pathways of North Florida and there will be into town. South Georgia than any other route. no support On Saturday, March 2, dirt and gravel cycling Cyclers traveling the Dirty Pecan 150 will enthusiasts will begin their tour for the annual leave the Extension Office, travel north to the Dirty Pecan cycling event. They will make their Georgia towns of Metcalf, Eason, Barwick and way through the state, touring pieces of Madison Boston before heading southeast, towards the County along the way. This free ride offers five Florida/Georgia line. course choices for cyclers who plan to travel some Cyclers will cross over Hwy of North Florida's most scenic dirt roads. Over 75 221/Ashville Highway (on Georgia's side percent of the 60, 80, 100, 150 or 200 mile of the line), then travel north once more, courses consist of unpaved backroads, so a before taking an eastern turn and cyclocross or mountain bike is recommended. All eventually turning south into Florida's Madison County. Dirty Pecan 150 cyclers will get a Share the brief view of Madison's Cherry Lake before continuing their trek and eventually traveling west back into road: tips Jefferson County and Monticello. This year, a new addition of 205.4 for driving miles is being added with the Dirty Pecan 200. Experienced bike riders will vehicles, no tour the most expansive and lengthy printouts and and riding Dirty Pecan route yet as they tour no marked courses through the South Georgia and North for riders. Safety, food, Florida backroads and countryside. water and navigation will be safely Cyclers will ride through Monticello solely up to the riders. before visiting Georgia's Metcalf, There will be emergency water Easton, Coolridge and Autreyville. The stops marked along the path and maps Ashley Hunter: Dirty Pecan 200 route circles around marking those stops. The different routes Greene Publishing, Inc. Georgia's towns of Pavo and Barwick can be viewed at ridewithgps.com/events/50261- before heading into Boston, Ga. Cyclers will ride dirty-pecan-2019. With the Dirty Pecan cycling event beginning on south, then turn north just before the This is a free event, meaning there is no cost Saturday, March 2, the roads will be filled with Florida/Georgia border, ride through miles of to ride, and interested cyclers are invited to sign visiting and resident cyclers as they travel the Georgia countryside before returning south and up the day of at the starting point for the event at beautiful backroads of North Florida and South riding through Pinetta, Fla., in Madison County. the UF Extension Office, located at 2729 W. Georgia, touring beautiful Madison County along the From there, cyclers will ride briefly through the Washington Hwy., in Monticello. way. As such, paying attention and keeping an eye Hanson area of Madison County, before riding For out-of-town visitors, camping has been out for cyclers should be on the forefront of every west and eventually returning to Jefferson County. made available at the UF Extension Office for $5 Madison County driver's mind throughout the year – The Dirty Pecan 2019 promises to be a per camper. Bathroom and showers are provided, not just when cycling events are held. dirt/gravel cycling enthusiasts dream. Cyclers will but there is no RV hookup or electric options. The motorist's rules for sharing the road with wind through grand southern plantations, oak Camping registration and ride waivers are cyclers: canopies, farmland and pecan orchards on red clay available at dirtypecan2019.eventbrite.com. • When approaching a slow-riding cycler on the roadway, be patient and wait until you are able to safely pass the cyclist. This may mean slowing down and driving behind the cycler for a little while until

you can safely pass on the left-hand side. • While traveling behind a cyclist, even if they are not centered in the roadway, give the cyclist the same ,

distance you would for another motorized vehicle – Dat

or more, if possible. Be sure you have plenty of

space should you need to hit the brakes without Repu blican Primarry harming the cyclist in front of you. Only BOOK CLOSING Logic & Accuracy • When turning or moving into a different lane, Only voters who are DEADLINE Test registered Republicanns always check and then double-check your blind spots Madison Supervisor of will be eligible to vote March 11, 2019 for cyclists. Ele ctio ns O ffif ce in the Special Primary • Yield to cyclists, especially when they are March 26, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Electi on

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cyclists can be unpredictable or might not know the traffic laws for cyclists. Election Day Has Your Signature Early Voting April 9, 2019 (7amȂ7pm) th th The cyclist's rules for sharing the road with Changed? March 30 Ȃ April 6 Mad ison Cou nty An nex motorist: Mon Ȃ F ri (8am Ȃ 6pm) 229 SW Pinckney St. Sat Ȃ Sun (7amȂ 3pm)

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hours, be sure to wear reflective clothing and place Lee Cit y Hall 2229 SW Pinc k ney St . 286 NE CR 2 55 reflective items on your bike. Some bikers mount a Madison, FL 32340 L ee, FL 32059 white front light and a red back light on their Lee Cit y Hall Senior Citizens Building bicycles to ensure that they are seen by motorists. 286 NE CR 255 166 SW Onslow St. During the day, wear bright clothing that provides Greenv ille, FL 323 31 Lee, FL 32059

contrast from your surroundings. Pinetta Vol . Fire Dept. Senior Citizens Building

509 N E Persim mon Dr. 1166 SW Onslow St. • While motorists should provide cyclists with the Pin etta , FL 323 50 Greenville, FL 32331 right of way, do not take that for granted. Always be

Sirmans Vol unteer Fire sure to obey traffic laws. Stop signs, red lights, yield CaCCCaCanCanvCanvaCanvasCanvassCanvassCanvassCanvassananvavassss O OfOCanvassOfCanvass f RetRetuReturReturnReturnsReRRCanvass etuturnsns Dep t. Pine t ta Vol. F i re De pt. The canvass of returns and Vote By Mail ballots for signs and other traffic rules apply to cyclists as much 11 8 SW Okaloo W ay the 2019 Special Primary will be held at the 50 9 N E P e rsimmo n Dr.

Gre envi ll e, F L 323 3 1 Supervisor of Elections Office, 239 SW Pinckney Pinetta, F L 323 50 as they do to motorists. Street Madison, Florida. The canvass of Vote By • Be safe and wear the recommended safety Mail ballots will begin at 9:0 0 a.m. on April 8, 2019

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10 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier FARM

John Willoughby: CoyotesGreene Publishing, Inc. –let go.are they a problem?vegetation, so you should be cautious when walking Most times, according to Willoughby, coyotes are pets. The FWC suggests to keep animals on a short Coyotes, once a strictly-western species, have only drawn in by something that attracts them. leash, less than six feet. A well maintained fence may migrated eastward. The expansion of coyotes to Livestock is an example of food for the predators that assist in deterring coyotes out of yards. An electric northwestern Florida began in the 1970s and, today, often hunt alone. Additionally, coyotes hunt for fence is a good way to prevent coyote attacks and can they are considered to be a naturalized species in all plants, fruits, insects, rats, mice, rabbits, birds, deer, be used for livestock attack prevention as well. 67 counties within the state. With this wide expansion trash, pet food and any type of carrion, according to With mating season in full swing right now, of the species throughout the Sunshine State, there the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation coyotes can produce multiple pups in a short amount have been multiple reports of attacks on humans and Commission (FWC). Often times, if a coyote is of time. From January to March each year, a coyote, livestock. Furthermore, it is officially coyote season. around, it's because of the presence of a meal as young as 10 months old, can breed between four to With this mating season in full swing until March, attracting the animal. six pups after a 63-day gestation period. With this could they become a problem and, if so, what can be So, if the presence of a coyote is near or rate of production, it's important to know how to keep done to deter them from becoming a nuisance? approaches you or your child, what should you do? them away from harming yourself or others. Coyotes can be difficult to distinguish between The FWC has published tips on what to do in those Trapping and hunting methods are allowed year dogs and wolves due to their similarities, however, instances. Coyotes are small animals and rarely pose round as an effort of dealing with coyotes on private coyotes can be identified by their thick, bushy tail; a threat to people, especially adults. If approached, land in Florida. Professional trappers can be hired to long, pointy nose and pointy ears; and their salt-and- use a noisemaker or shout at the coyote and wave remove the animals. If you plan on using steel traps, pepper-like gray hair, with hints of tan or brown your arms. A solid walking stick or a golf club is a an FWC permit is required. The FWC, according to throughout their fur. great deterrent at close range. A "coyote shaker" or an myfwc.com, does not license nuisance wildlife Jamie Willoughby, director of Madison County air horn can be an effective noisemaker. A coyote trappers, but does maintain a list of trappers that have Animal Control, states that while there are coyotes shaker can be made by placing a couple of washers, registered their contact information. The United within the county, there are not many calls about pebbles or pennies in an empty drink container. States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services them. "[Many are] wanting to find solutions," said If your child is outside and is approached by a also provide assistance with wildlife trapping. You Willoughby, who states most coyotes are spotted coyote, an adult should yell loudly and then move may call (866) 487-3297. within the southwestern portion of Madison County, toward the animal. This can startle the coyote, giving If you've been the victim of a coyote attack or near the Suwannee River. the adult time to grab the child as quickly as possible. encounter, or have witnessed the action thereof, you Three guests at a resort in Central Florida had a Adults should then prepare to back away from the can report the incident to the FWC by calling the too-close experience with a coyote towards the end of coyote, preparing to defend themselves, if necessary. North Central Region office in Lake City at (386) January. One resort guest was unharmed, however, The FWC continues to recommend not to allow 758-0525. You may also call (888) 404-3922. For two were injured. Adding to the unfortunate event, domestic dogs or cats to roam freely in the case of a more local information, Jamie Willoughby is the coyote was rabid. Reports stated that the coyote, possible coyote attack. Most attacks occur at night, in available to answer all your questions. Willoughby which was about the size of a large domestic dog, the evening or early morning. Coyotes could be can be contacted by calling (850) 973-6495 or by latched on to the back of a victim's leg and would not concealed in wooded areas or areas with heavy emailing mcac@madisoncountyfl.com.

John Willoughby: Madison Countycelebrates theFarm farmers and Bureaueach county celebratesagency, according Food Check-Out Week Greene Publishing, Inc. rancher who are committed to to Lindsey Lawson. The pop producing a nutritious, tabs will help offset the cost of Madison County Farm abundant food supply. the house's electricity bill. Bureau, along with the Florida During their time at the During the event, members Farm Bureau Federation Ronald McDonald House, the of the agricultural community (FFBF) and nine other county representatives of the FFBF, as lent a helping hand at the bureau representatives, traveled well as the District Two Ronald McDonald House as to the local Ronald McDonald Women's Committee, donated they held a luncheon for staff, House, in Tallahassee, Fla., on approximately $1,000 worth of board members, local doctors, Tuesday, Feb. 19, in groceries and gift cards nurses and families. Farm celebration of FFBF's Food (approximately $100 per Farm Bureaus represented at the Photo Submitted Check-Out Week. Bureau in the region). Also Ronald McDonald House were Approximately 20 large sacks of pop tabs were collected According to the FFBF, donated were approximately 20 not just Madison County, but throughout 10 local Farm Bureaus agencies during 2018 and Food Check-Out Week is large sacks of pop tabs Gadsden, Liberty, Wakulla, were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Tallahassee celebrated from Feb. 19-23 collected from across the 10- Leon, Jefferson, Suwannee, which will help offset the cost of the electricity bill. Approxi- mately $1,000 in groceries and gift cards were donated as across the state of Florida. county region. Approximately Hamilton, Lafayette and Taylor well. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are: Michel Food Check-Out Week two sacks were donated from Counties. McLeod, Suwannee County Farm Bureau; Mary Be- mbry, Hamilton County Farm Bureau; and Melissa Bass, Jefferson County Farm Bureau. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are: Danielle Sprague, UF/IFAS Extension Agent of Jefferson County; and Lindsey Lawson, Madison County Farm Bureau. Participate in Florida Coyote Shootout Hunt

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Trent Abbott and Dustin Williams are excited to announce the first ever Florida Coyote Shootout Hunt. The three-day event, beginning on Friday, March 1, is sure to be a hunt no one wants to miss. To enter the hunt, two person teams are required with an entry fee of $100. Side pots for the biggest and smallest coyote will be $25. The hunt is not confined to Madison County. Teams may hunt anywhere from South Florida to Alabama if they choose, as long as the teams are back at check in on Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m. Check-in will be located at 2551 NE Old Blue Springs Rd., in Lee. According to Abbott, pre-hunt check-in is not required, however, teams will not be allowed to begin hunting without a tournament code, which will be issued at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, via Facebook or text. This mandatory code will need to be on top of a kill block (3 by 3 by 1 in size) and placed at the roof of the mouth of a coyote. In the event of a coyote’s bottom jaw being blown off, a video of the hunter shaking the coyote with a timestamp is required to be sent to tournament officials. Payment by PayPal, cash, money order or cashiers check is required by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1. For a full list of details or to enter the tournament, call Abbott at (850) 519-8259 or Williams at (850) 838-7107. SPORTS Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 11

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Rick Patrick, February 19, 2019 The Madison County High School Cowgirls varsity softball team is primed to make another run for a state title. Pictured on the front row, from left to right, are: Gracie Galbraith, Kaylee Groover, Caroline Jennings, Laila Dickey, Jocelyn Davis and Amber Reed. Pictured on the back row, from left to right, are: Halie Weatherington, Summer Roberts, Abi Annett, Ja'Shanti Davis, Hope Underhill, Carter Gore and Reese Rutherford.

Rick Patrick:Cowgirls have winning start to season Rutherford hit a sacrifice School. Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Rick Patrick, February 19, 2019 Greene Publishing, Inc. ground ball, bringing Annett Dickey, the Halie Wether- home. The Cowgirls went on second batter ington prepares to After splitting two pre- to score three more runs in the in the swing. season games, the Madison second inning. After scoring Cowgirls' line- up, sparked a Cowgirl scoring spree with a solo home-run during her first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning. The Cowgirls added five more runs in the team batting average for the loaded. Then, with the bases first inning. Then, in the contest. loaded and no outs, Rutherford second inning, the Cowgirl Dickey went two-for-three showed great poise by striking Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Rick Patrick, February 19, 2019 bats remained hot as the with three RBIs and a solo out the next three Leon batters. Caroline Jennings scores the first Cowgirl run of the 2019 Cowgirls added 11 runs to home-run for the Cowgirls. Dickey had one base hit season. finish off the Lady Trojans, Rutherford was two-for-two at and one RBI in three at-bats. 17-0, in just two and a half the plate with two RBIs. Wetherington went one-for- County High School (MCHS) five runs in the bottom of the innings. The Cowgirls Wetherington had two hits in two with one RBI. Reed had Cowgirls varsity softball team fifth inning, the game was managed an impressive .550 her three trips to the plate with one hit in her three trips to the has begun their 2019 regular called and the Cowgirls had four RBIs. Underhill was one- plate, bringing in two runs. season on a winning note. shut out the Lady Bulldogs, for-two in hitting with one Designated hitter Jocelyn In their opening game 10-0 RBI. Summer Roberts also Davis went two-for-two at the against long-time rival Taylor Laila Dickey went two- went one-for-two with one plate. County High School, the for-three with one RBI. Kaylee RBI. Amber Reed had two hits Rutherford went the Cowgirls dominated the Lady Groover also had two hits in in her two at-bats. distance in the pitcher's circle, Bulldogs. The near capacity three trips to the plate with Wetherington was efficient giving up two hits, four walks crowd that braved the windy, one RBI. Hope Underhill in the pitcher's circle for the and no earned runs, while chilly conditions was able to repeated that pattern, going Cowboys pitching for three fanning 15 Leon batters. see a level of play not often two-for-three with one RBI. innings, giving up one hit and Next, the Cowgirls will seen this early in the season. Halie Weatherington had one no earned runs while striking face the Lady Bulldogs of After efficiently striking out hit in her three at-bats, out seven. Suwannee County High the first three batters in the bringing in two runs. Caroline On Friday, Feb. 22, the School on Thursday, Feb. 28. Lady Bulldog line-up, the Jennings went two-for-three Cowgirls finished their The first pitch for the junior Cowgirls' bats went to work. with one RBI. opening week with a contest varsity game is set for 5 p.m. Lead-off batter Caroline Rutherford put on a against the Lady Lions of The varsity game is scheduled Jennings hit a single and then pitching clinic in the pitcher's Leon High School. The to get underway at 7 p.m. The proceeded to steal her way to Cowgirls overcame some Cowgirls varsity team will circle for the Cowgirls, giving Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Rick Patrick, February third base. With Jennings at up two hits while striking out 19, 2019 challenging moments to chalk finish the week on Friday, third, Abi Annett stole second, 11 of the 17 batters she faced. Reese Rutherford was in up another shut-out, defeating March 1, when they play the giving Jennings the green light On Thursday, Feb. 21, the top form in the pitcher's cir- the Lady Lions, 6-0. That War Eagles of Wakulla High to make her way home for the Cowgirls were again at home cle for the Cowgirls in their shut-out was in danger in the School. The first pitch against opening game of the 2019 first Cowgirl run of the 2019 facing the Lady Trojans of season. top of the fourth inning when the War Eagles is set for 6 regular season. Next, Reese Hamilton County High Rutherford walked the bases p.m. Cowboys advance to "Elite Eight"

Rick Patrick: High School (MCHS) Thursday, Feb. 21, to Cowboys used their punch during the final Demarvion Brown Greene Publishing, Inc. Cowboys varsity defeat the Red Flashes of aggressive defensive eight minutes of the chalked up a double- basketball team Hilliard High School, play to force several contest, building a near double with 11 points The Madison County overcame a slow start on 55-43, to advance to the turnovers and bad shots. 20-point lead at one and 10 rebounds. Dilan Regional Final game The Cowboys took point. The Flashes Lawson contributed 10 against Hawthorne High advantage with defensive continued to play tough points and eight School, on Tuesday, Feb. rebounds and built a 27- until the final buzzer rebounds to the 26. 21 lead going into sounded with the Cowboys' efforts. The Cowboys went halftime. The Cowboys Cowboys still ahead, 55- Results from the out to a 5-0 lead during continued to build their 43. Regional Final game the first period before the lead during the third Chris Simmons shot were unavailable as of Red Flashes got on the quarter before the 50 percent from the press time. Full results scoreboard. The opening Flashes were able to cut three-point line and went from the Class 1A quarter saw several lead into the Cowboys' lead. four-for-four at the foul Regional Final between changes and at the end of The third quarter ended line to lead the Cowboys MCHS and Hawthorne the first period, the with the Cowboys still in scoring with 15 points High School will be in Flashes had a slight 15- ahead, 39-36. The and five rebounds. the Friday, March 1, 13 edge. During the Cowboys were able to Vincenta Mitchell had 12 edition of The Madison second quarter, the deliver a near knock-out points for the Cowboys. Enterprise Recorder. METAL ROOF $0 Down - 0% finance up to 24 Months 3.99% Financing for up to 144 Months

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12 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier SCHOOL Madison County students prepare for FSA

John Willoughby: on traditional tests. Question through-eighth- Greene Publishing, Inc. types assess students' higher- graders participated in 2019 Florida Standards Assessment Schedule

order thinking skills in keeping a mock writing test. th It's that time of year again. with the higher expectations of "This will help to Fourth through 10 Grade ELA Writing April 1 – April 14 Students countywide are the Florida Standards. Students, guide the instruction Third Grade ELA Reading preparing for the biggest tests educators, parents and families in the classroom in of the year, the Florida are able to preview samples of preparation for the Fourth through Sixth Grade ELA Reading May 1 – May 14 Standards Assessments (FSA). questions by accessing practice FSA ELA (English Third through Sixth Grade Mathematics

Florida's third through tests that are available in the and Language Arts) th twelfth-grade assessment FSA Portal, located at writing test," said Seventh through 10 Grade ELA Reading May 1 – May 29 system measures students' fsassessments.org. Kauffman. Seventh and Eighth Grade Mathematics achievement of Florida's At Madison County Lee Elementary education standards, which Central School (MCCS), select School, one of four End-of-Course Assessments Algebra I and May 1 – May 29 were developed and students, chosen by their elementary schools in Geometry implemented to ensure that all teachers based on data and Madison County, is students graduate from high performance, are receiving also preparing FSA Re-takes (For the 2018 Testing Year) Feb. 25 – March 15 *ELA stands for English Language Arts. school ready for success in after-school tutoring. The students to ace the *Individual schools will select dates within each state-approved college, career and life, tutoring began on Monday, Feb. FSA. "Our teachers testing window to administer tests. according to 4, and will continue through are working hard fsaassessments.org. April, when the tests will be every day to prepare our is as follows: April 1-12, 2019 began on Monday, Feb. 25 and Adopted in 2014 by the administered. Additionally, students for the testing they will – grades 4 to 10 ELA writing, will continue until Friday, State Board of Education, the students are receiving face," said Susan Phillips, LES grade 3 ELA reading; May 1- March 15. Florida Standards prepare exceptional time through mini- curriculum coordinator. 14, 2019 – grades 4 to 6 ELA If you're interested in students statewide for success assessments, allowing According to Phillips, students Reading, grades 3 to 6 helping your child prepare for in college, career and life by educators to identify areas are offered after-school Mathematics; and May 1-29, the FSA, there are multiple emphasizing analytical where students need more help tutoring, as well as additional 2019 – grades 7 to 10 ELA resources available online at thinking. The Florida Standards mastering the Florida lessons being taught in reading, Reading, Grades 7 and 8 www.fsassessments.org. For Assessments webpage explains Standards. writing and math for those Mathematics. more information about the that students are asked to create During the last week of students needing extra help. FSA End-of-Course FSA, contact your child's graphs, interact with test January, Paula Kauffman, The FSA English Language Assessments for Algebra 1 and school or the Madison County content and write and respond MCCS curriculum coordinator, Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Geometry will take place on School District at (850) 973- in different ways than required stated that MCCS fourth- Program 2019 testing schedule May 1-29, 2019. FSA retakes 5022.

pencils, crayons, glue, tissues, nearly all public school teachers etc. All of the items will be spend $480 out of their own divided up and given to each pockets to pay for school LES recipient of nationwide giveaway classroom," said LES Principal supplies each year," said Scott John Willoughby: school supply packs to 6,000 Dunnellon, Fla.; Southside Mandy Brown. "As everyone Moorehead, CEO of Round Greene Publishing, Inc. teachers across the United Elementary, Starke, Fla.; knows, the schools are in a Room, parent company of TCC. States. Since 2014, TCC has Eastside Elementary, Lake City, financial crisis right now. We "It's such an honor to be able to During the week of Feb. 11, donated over 30,000 supply Fla.; Old Town Elementary, Old appreciate any and all donations give back to educators across the Lee Elementary School (LES) packs to deserving teachers Town, Fla.; Chiefland to our teachers and students at country for six straight years. was one of many recipients of nationwide. Elementary, Chiefland, Fla.; any time, but especially now. We want to show our deep the sixth annual Teachers Rock LES was among 13 other Alachua Elementary, Alachua, Teachers are constantly putting appreciation for their hard work, Supply Giveaway, presented by Florida schools that were Fla.; Clay Springs Elementary, out their personal money to and our Teachers Rock Supply Round Room LLC, the nation's recipients of the giveaway: Jim Apopka, Fla.; Apollo Beach ensure that students have Giveaway has been a great way largest Verizon Authorized Bailey Middle School, Elementary, Apollo Beach, Fla.; everything they need. We to demonstrate how much we Wireless Retailer. Pensacola, Fla.; Stanton- Eisenhower Middle, Riveview, appreciate the community care." In an announcement on Weirsdale Elementary, Fla.; and Suwannee Primary, providing for this need at a time More information about the Tuesday, Feb. 19, Round Room Weirsdale, Fla.; Perry Primary Live Oak, Fla. like this!" Teachers Rock Supply LLC stated that more than 570 School, Perry, Fla.; Dunnellon "We received 10 boxes of "The National Center of Giveaway can be found at of it's TCC stores donated High and Elementary, supplies such as notebook paper, Education Statistics reports that www.TCCRocks.com. Is your home in desperate need of some TLC? Call these businesses for a helping hand!

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Greene Publishing, Inc. and Madison County High School (MCHS) continue Carrier. their adventure together. Silver LariatThe stories and photos on this page are entirely written and produced by the “The Silver Lariat” page, written by the MCHS journalism class, under the direc- MCHS journalism class. This component features local high school news, personal tion of Glyndell Presley, will be published every Wednesday in the Madison County opinion articles and teacher/class spotlights. CTE: Early Childhood Education and Culinary Arts Dylan Cole: Silver Lariat Staff writer

Madison County High School has an exciting program called Culinary Arts. Students who select this program will have the opportunity to learn skills necessary to work in the food industry. Many of these skills are necessary to either own or operate a high-end restaurant. The program is composed of four sub-courses titled Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3 and 4. In most high schools, Culinary Arts classes 1-3 are taught while Culinary Arts 4 may be taught at a technical school or college. However, all four courses integrate math and science into the instruction offering a well-rounded program.

ServSafe® certification is offered at the end of the Photo submitted by Mike Radel course curriculum. Madison County High School Culinary students. In addition, the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program consists of three courses which continuing their education in Early Childhood may state and national competitions. These students build upon skills learned in the previous course. enroll at a community college of their choice to travel to participate in FCCLA sponsored activities, Students begin the program by taking ECE 1 and continue their education with Early Childhood 4 and which provide each student with opportunities to become program completers once they finish ECE 3. subsequently take the Child Development Associate learn extensive leadership skills. These skills can Students who are enrolled in these courses have the examination. transfer and be used within the workplace upon opportunity to take the Department of Children and Instructor Robin Smith has a very active Family, graduation. During National FCCLA week members Families (DCF) mandatory certification leading to Career and Community Leaders of America hosted and completed various projects. Early Childhood Professional Certification. Students (FCCLA) club. Her students participate in numerous Career and Technical Education School recognizes outstanding Month: Criminal Justice students, teacher and SRP

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Darian Alexander : with DNA analysis, fingerprinting Silver Lariat Staff writer techniques, evidence collection and crime scene analysis. Each student has Madison County High School an opportunity to participate in a presently has three courses to signify "mock" trial simulation providing a the operations and careers that high level of instruction surrounding Photo submitted by Mike Radel embrace and develop justice by hand. the judicial system. The simulation February accolades were extended to outstanding students, teacher The associated program influences provides them with an exploration of and school resource personnel of the month. Pictured in the front row from career studies such as forensics, the criminal justice system as it relates left to right, are: Monica Dyke and Brandy Siplin. Pictured in the back row, victims advocates, crime scene to trends and technological advances. from left to right, are: Avery Holton, Olivia Anderson and Joseph Jackson. Not pictured: Abby Ratliff analysts and police detectives, to name Additionally, students develop Story Submitted a few. competencies in crime and accident Students enrolled in criminal investigation procedures, forensic justice courses are immersed in a science tasks, crime prevention and Madison County High School recognized the following students, teacher variety of scenarios where each has the property control procedures. and school resource person for the month of February. The students of the th th opportunity to learn about careers in Jason Fletcher teaches criminal month are Abby Ratliff (9 grade); Joseph Jackson (10 grade); Olivia th th the field. Students learn through the justice. He also coaches baseball and Anderson (11 grade); and Avery Holton (12 grade). Monica Dyke was integration of hands-on instruction golf teams. selected as teacher and Brandy Siplin as school resource person of the month. USF associate pharmacy dean discusses life after high school Glyndell B. Presley: Silver Lariat Staff writer track team. science and math were important components in her "By being involved in a high school brain bowl education. Angela Massey-Hill, PharmD, University of team that won a regional competition, I earned a full Kiara Johnson, a senior, said what was most South Florida Associate Dean and professor, College scholarship to FAMU," she explained. "As students, memorable about Massey-Hill's presentation was of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, paid a visit to we were always involved in activities to help expand when she told students that the person you sit by Madison County High School (MCHS) on Tuesday, our minds." today will not be the person who will be sitting by Feb. 12, to discuss with students plans for life after Massey-Hill told the students although her teen you later in life. high school. Hill, a graduate of Florida A&M years were spent in University's College of Pharmacy and Monticello, she had ties Pharmaceutical Sciences and former professor, who in Madison. Her aunt, specializes in neuroscience, discussed specifically Carolyn Massey Junious, with seniors developing a blueprint for life. taught English at MCHS. Massey-Hill, a graduate of Jefferson County After giving High School in Monticello, Fla., explained to students background students her journey as an Army brat whose parents information about her moved from Miami to this area while she was in connection in the area, seventh grade. she discussed her current "It was an adjustment, but I knew I wanted to do occupation and well so that I could go to college," she said. introducing students to The adjustment period would not last long as the role and relevance of Massey-Hill worked hard to earn good grades, pharmacists in maintain good citizenship and advance in her classes. healthcare. She told them Throughout middle school and high school, she that her degree required explained, she worked hard to learn all that she six years of post- could. Her perseverance would lead to being named secondary school. As a Photo submitted by Shaniya Mitchell valedictorian of her class. She was heavily active in pharmacist, Massey-Hill Dr. Angela Massey-Hill discusses the role of a pharmacist with students. a number of clubs and sports teams, especially the explained to students that 14 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier MADISON COUNTY PAGEANT Anna Key and Savannah Curtis crowned

2019 Miss and Teen Miss Madison County Cheltsie Holbrook: such as prettiest smile, Gillean and Sophia Greene Publishing, Inc. prettiest hair, best attire, Carrell. Abbott was also best stage presence and awarded prettiest hair The Miss Madison photogenic. and best attire. County and Baby to Rileigh Pickles was Arianna Davis was Junior Miss Madison crowned the new 2019 crowned Young Miss County pageants were Tiny Miss Madison Madison County for her held this past Saturday, County for girls ages age division of seven to Feb. 23, at the Madison two to three years of nine year-olds. Davis County Central School. age. Along with her title, also received the special The Baby to Junior Pickles also won the award of photogenic. Miss Madison County special awards of best Her court included: st pageant kicked off at 10 attire, best stage Autumn Meacham, 1 a.m. as the children ages presence and runner-up and best stage nd birth to 12 years old, photogenic. Her court presence; Alexa Coe, 2 st took the stage and included: Mia King, 1 runner-up and best competed for the crowns runner-up and prettiest attire; Alexa McGuire, rd in their respective smile; Lorelei Cooper, 3 runner-up; Evie nd th divisions. 2 runner-up; Alyssa Smith, 4 runner-up; rd Madison Coe was McGuire, 3 runner-up Adyson Land, Young crowned Baby Miss and prettiest hair; Alexis Miss princess and Madison County, for Kelley, Tiny Miss prettiest hair; Alyssa ages birth to 11 months princess; and Alannah Meyer, Young Miss of age. Coe also won the Wood, Tiny Miss princess; Riley Perry, prettiest smile and best princess. Young Miss princess; stage presence awards. Brantley Myers was Elizabeth Fulmer, Young Everlee Surles was crowned Tiny Mr. Miss princess and st awarded 1 runner-up Madison County for prettiest smile; Hannah along with prettiest hair young boys ages two to Albritton, Young Miss and best attire. three years of age. princess and Annamarie nd McKinlee Beck won 2 Myers was also awarded Dawson, Young Miss runner-up, Ragan Abbott best attire and best stage princess. rd was awarded 3 runner- presence. Kaiden Lamb Taylor Kemp was up and Nora Mae Myers was named Tiny Mr. crowned Junior Miss th st was awarded 4 runner- Madison County 1 Madison County, which up. Baby Miss runner-up. Lamb also consists of girls between princesses were Alayna won the optional awards the ages of 10 to 12 Lamb, Aria Sherburne, of best smile, best hair years old. Her court Christie Deas and and photogenic. included: Paige McCool, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 st Anistynn Kinard. Deas Chloe Dickinson 1 runner up; Katelynn Anna Key, Miss Madison County 2019 (left) and Savannah Curtis, Teen nd was also awarded the was named the four to Beverly, 2 runner-up; Miss Madison County 2019. rd photogenic award. six year-old Little Miss Jenna Littleton, 3 Jaxson Whitfield Madison County. Her runner-up; Alyssa enjoyed watching an special awards were runner-up; Destiny th was crowned Baby Mr. court included: Cassidy Graham, 4 runner-up; opening number dance awarded to: Stephanie Lucas; Miss Madison st Madison County for Ballenger, 1 runner- up; Makinlee Ferrell, Junior to the song, "No Tears Hasty, prettiest smile participant; and Kali nd young boys between the Leighton Surles, 2 Miss princess; and Jenna Left to Cry" and the and best attire; Savannah Lancaster, Miss Madison ages of 0-11 months. runner-up and Hinson, Junior Miss competitions of Curtis, prettiest hair, participant. Special With his crown, photogenic; Maisie princess. Special awards sportswear, casual wear photogenic and Miss awards were presented rd Whitfield also won best Cotrell, 3 runner-up were presented to: and evening gown. Congeniality; Jadyn to: Savanna Wilford, hair, best stage presence and best stage presence; Taylor Kemp, prettiest Savannah Curtis Plummer, best stage prettiest smile and th and photogenic. Leland Emma Greene, 4 hair and photogenic; was crowned the new presence; Peyton Pierce, audience choice award st Cooper was awarded 1 runner-up and prettiest Katelynn Beverly, 2019 Teen Miss Miss Congeniality and ($233.07); Destiny runner-up along with smile. The Little Miss prettiest smile; Alyssa Madison County. Audience Choice Award Lucas, prettiest hair and best smile and best Madison County Graham, best attire; and Chosen as her court ($274.93). photogenic; Kali st attire. Princesses were: Audrey Jenna Littleton, best were: Peyton Pierce, 1 Anna Key was Lancaster, best attire; Ava Turner was Abbott; Adalyn stage presence. runner-up; Stephanie crowned the new 2019 Anna Key, best stage nd crowned the new Infant Whitfield; Ashlynn Saturday afternoon, Hasty, 2 runner-up; Miss Madison County. presence and Miss Miss Madison County Morin; Saniyah at 4 p.m., the Miss and Jadyn Plummer, Teen Chosen as her court Congeniality; and for ages 12 to 23 months Mitchell; Georgia Teen Miss Madison Miss participant; and were: Beverly Beverly Hernandez, best st old. Turner was also Oslowski; Ja'tianna County Pageant got Roxanne Gosseck, Teen Hernandez, 1 runner- interview and Miss nd awarded special awards Thornton; Presley underway. The crowd Miss participant. The up; Savanna Wilford, 2 Congeniality.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Anna Key was crowned Miss Madison County last Saturday. Pictured, from left to right, are: Anna Key, Miss Madison County, best stage presence and Miss Congeniality; Beverly Hernandez, 1st runner-up, best interview and Miss Congeniality; Savanna Wilford, 2nd runner-up, prettiest smile and audience choice award ($233.07); Kali Lancaster, Miss Madison participant and best attire; and Destiny Lucas, Miss Madison participant, prettiest hair and photo- genic. MADISON COUNTY PAGEANT Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 15

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Last Saturday, Feb. 23, Madison County gained a new Miss and Teen Miss Madison County. Pictured pass- ing down their crowns, from left to right, are: Miss Madison County 2018 Cheyenne Davis, Miss Madison County 2019 Anna Key, Teen Miss Madison County 2019 Savannah Curtis, and Teen Miss Madison County 2018 Jessica Hasty.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Savannah Curtis was crowned as Madison County's new Teen Miss Madison County. Pictured, from left to right, are: Savannah Curtis, Teen Miss Madison County, prettiest hair, photogenic and Miss Congeniality; Peyton Pierce, 1st runner-up, Miss Congeniality and audience choice award ($274.93); Stephanie Hasty, 2nd runner-up, prettiest smile and best attire; Roxanne Gosseck, Teen Miss participant; and Jadyn Plummer, Teen Miss participant and best stage pres- ence.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Junior Miss Madison County, which consisted of seven young ladies between the ages of 10 to 12, was awarded to Taylor Kemp. Pictured, from left to right, are: Taylor Kemp, Junior Miss Madison County, prettiest hair and photogenic; Paige McCool, 1st runner-up; Katelynn Beverly, 2nd runner-up and prettiest smile; Jenna Littleton, 3rd runner-up and best stage presence; Alyssa Graham, 4th runner-up and best attire; Jenna Hinson, Junior Miss princess; and Makinlee Ferrell, Junior Miss princess.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Arianna Davis was crowned Young Miss Madison County at the Baby to Junior Miss Madison County Pageant. Pictured, from left to right, are: Arianna Davis, Young Miss Madison County and photogenic; Autumn Meacham, 1st runner-up and best stage presence; Alexa Coe, 2nd runner-up and best attire; Alexa McGuire, 3rd runner-up; and Evie Smith, 4th runner-up. 16 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier MADISON COUNTY PAGEANT

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Eleven girls competed for the title of Young Miss Madison County. This proved to be another tough division for the judges as all young ladies looked beautiful. Young Miss princesses, from left to right, are: Hannah Albritton, Adyson Land, Annamarie Dawson, Riley Perry, Alyssa Meyer and Elizabeth Fulmer. Fulmer won the optional award for prettiest smile and Land won the optional award for prettiest hair.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 All thirteen Little Miss Madison County participants did an outstanding job and it was definitely a tough age division for the judges. The Little Miss princesses, from left to right, are: Sophia Carrell, Saniyah Mitchell, Georgia Oslowski, Adalyn Whitfield, Presley Gillean, Ja'tianna Thornton, Audrey Abbott and Ashlynn Morin. Abbott also won the awards of prettiest hair and best attire.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Thirteen young ladies between the ages of four through six years old competed for the Little Miss Madison County title last Saturday. Pictured, from left to right, are: Chloe Dickinson, Little Miss Madison County; Cassidy Ballenger, 1st runner- up; Leighton Surles, 2nd runner-up and photogenic; Maisie Cotrell, 3rd runner-up and best stage presence; and Emma Greene, 4th runner-up and prettiest smile.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Jaxson Whitfield was named Baby Mr. Madison Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 County along with being awarded the best hair, Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Brantley Myers was named Tiny Mr. Madison best stage presence and photogenic awards. Le- Infant Miss Madison County was awarded to County along with being awarded best attire and land Cooper was named 1st runner-up along with Ava Turner. Ava was also awarded prettiest smile, best stage presence. Kaiden Lamb was award 1st being awarded the best smile and best attire prettiest hair, best attire, best stage presence and runner-up, best smile, best hair and photogenic. awards. photogenic.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Tiny Miss Madison County Rileigh Pickles, and her court, pose for a picture after crowning. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rileigh Pickles, Tiny Miss Madi- son County, best attire, best stage presence and photogenic; Mia King, 1st runner-up and prettiest smile; Lorelei Cooper, 2nd runner-up; Alyssa McGuire, 3rd runner-up and prettiest hair; Alexis Kelley, Tiny Miss princess; and Alannah Wood, Tiny Miss princess. MADISON COUNTY PAGEANT Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 17

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cheltsie Holbrook, February 23, 2019 Madison Coe was named Baby Miss Madison County during the Baby to Junior Miss Madison County Pageant held last Saturday, Feb. 23. Pictured, from left to right, are: Madison Coe, Baby Miss Madison County, prettiest smile and best stage presence; Everlee Surles, 1st runner-up, prettiest hair and best attire; McKinlee Beck, 2nd runner-up; Ragan Abbott, 3rd runner-up; Nora Mae Myers, 4th runner-up; Alayna Lamb, Baby Miss princess; Christie Deas, Baby Miss princess and photogenic; Anistynn Kinard, Baby Miss princess; and Aria Sherburne, Baby Miss princess. Thank you to all the local businesses who donated prizes to the new Miss and Teen Miss Madison County

Madison County Community Bank - Miss winner Tri-County Electric Co-op – Tote Teen Miss winner $250 cash scholarship for Miss winner The Mane Attraction Salon & Spa – bag, water bottle and mobile phone Pizza Hut – Two lunch buffets, three Greene Publishing, Inc. - $250 cash Five hair care products for Miss stand for Miss and Teen Miss winner personal pan pizzas and two large scholarship for Miss winner winner and a $25 gift certificate for O'Neal's Country Buffet – One free pizzas for Miss and Teen Miss winner. Hall's Tire & Muffler – Oil change Teen Miss winner meal for Miss and Teen Miss winner Also a FREE personal pan pizza to all for Miss winner Ace Hardware of Madison - $30 gift Johnson & Johnson, Inc. - $20 Busy contestants Rancho Grande – Free lunch special card for Teen Miss winner Bee gift card for Miss and Lindsi Jones Photography – Free for Miss winner and free cheese dip for Studstill Lumber - $20 gift card for Teen Miss winner 8x10 photo for Miss and Teen Miss winner Teen Miss winner O'Reilly Auto Parts - $25 gift card for Teen Miss winner TL Nails – Manicure for Miss and Stacy & Company – Volume spray, Miss winner Red Onion Grill – One free meal for Teen Miss winner nail polish, nail file catty and a pumice Buckeye Community Federal Credit Miss and Teen Miss winner Capital City Bank – Umbrella for sponge for Teen Miss winner Union - $25 Visa gift card for Miss Jimmie's Firestone – Oil change for Miss winner and tote bag for Teen The Country Store – Candle for Miss and Teen Miss winner Miss winner Miss winner winner and sequined hat for A Spoon Full of Heaven - $10 gift Shane Mathews Photography – Free Daisy and Dukes Boutique – Teen Miss winner card for Miss and Teen Miss winner one hour photo shoot for Miss and Cosmetic bag and earrings for Miss Daylight Salon and Spa – Hair Hungry Howies Pizza - $10 gift card Teen Miss winner; 50 percent off a one and Teen Miss winner products for Miss and for Miss and Teen Miss winner hour photo shoot for all contestants Southern Grace Gifts – Jewelry for Teen Miss winner Grumpy's Diner on Main - $20 gift Southern to Sassy Boutique – Miss and Teen Miss winner Madison Veterinary Clinic – Candle card for Miss and Teen Miss winner Monogrammed shirt for Miss Penelope's Boutique – Bath bomb for for Miss winner; candle and air The Tin Mule Eatery - $15 gift card and Teen Miss winner Miss and Teen Miss winner freshener for Teen Miss winner for Miss and Teen Miss winner Cheltsie Holbrook – Portable crown North Florida Pharmacy – Diffuser Sunrise Coffee Shop – Candle and Kingdom Fit of Madison – One free case and sash pin for Miss and Teen and essential oils for Miss and Teen $20 gift card for Teen Miss winner week of Zumba class for Miss and Miss winner

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• Jesssica Hasty, Teen Miss Madison • Heather Whitfield County 2018 • Madison County Central School • Leah Singletary, Junior Miss Madison • Denny's (Providing lunch for the County 2017 judges) • Erin Jarvis, Miss Madison County • Madison Florist (Providing flower 2017 bouquets to all winners) • Ashley McDonald, Miss • Pizza Hut (Free personal pan pizza to Madison County 2012 all contestants) • Dalayna Nolan, Miss • Shane Mathews Photography Watermelon Queen 2018 (Discounted one hour photo shoot to all • Kenzie Key, Teen Miss Watermelon contestants) Queen 2018 • Lindsi Jones Photography (Free 8x10 • Emily Knowles, Miss to all pageant winners) Watermelon Queen 2017 • Farmers Furniture (Providing stage • Laura Singletary greenery) • Freddie Williams • Cucinella's Brick Oven Pizzeria • Heather Welch (Hosting a pizza luncheon for the Miss and • Supt. Dr. Karen Pickles Teen Miss contestants) • Marcus Holbrook • Pioneer Excavating (Contestant • Rachal Deming numbers) 18 » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » Madison County Carrier FAITH & FAMILY Grace Presbyterian Church hosts album release party

Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. purchase and desserts and fellowship were enjoyed by those in attendance. All of Ratliff's music is On Friday, Feb. 22, Jessica Ratliff celebrated the available for purchase online. See release of her new album, "Ready and Waitin'," at jessicaratliffgospel.com for more information. Grace Presbyterian Church. Ratliff and her children, Emery and Wyatt, sang all the songs featured on the album. Ratliff also gave a brief description of what A young inspired each song and gave scripture references for them. After the concert, albums were available for mother's perspective on choosing life Photo Submitted Jessica Ratliff and her children performed Photo Submitted songs from her newly released album, "Ready and Many of Ratliff's fans have asked for scripture Waitin'" during her album release party on Friday, references for her songs, So Ratliff provided a con- Feb. 22. Pictured, from left to right, are: Emery venient list of references for each song on her new Ratliff, Jessica Ratliff and Wyatt Ratliff. album. St. John's Missionary Baptist Church enjoys Family Night

Photo Submitted Ashleigh Singletary is pictured while celebrat- ing Christmas with her daughter, Ava Noelle, in Madison. Motherhood revealed the priceless qual- ity of life to Singletary and reinforced the love God has for her and others.

Story Submitted: could find out they're Photo Submitted Mickey Starling: Ashleigh Singletary pregnant and the only Many families came out to enjoy the food and fellowship during St. option that crosses their Greene Publishing, Inc. John's Missionary Baptist Church's monthly Family Night. These gatherings When I got pregnant mind is killing their help families to deepen their relationships with each other and with God. with you, I was terrified. baby; God's innocent The serious business So many thoughts and child that He entrusts of fellowship and fun Photo Submitted questions ran through them with. took center stage during Kyle King, my mind, like: How Ava saved me. When St. John's Baptist (center), makes could I be a mother? I say I absolutely had no Church's monthly Family his next move in How could I raise a love for myself before I an intense game Night, on Sunday, Feb. child? Would I do it was pregnant, I mean it. of "Human 24. This month, church Checkers." The "right?" But, watching what my families gathered for a game was part of What would my body was capable of ... game of "Human St. John's Mission- parents think of me? experiencing carrying ary Baptist Checkers," literally a life- Would I be a good mom? and growing a child Church's monthly sized version of the Could I love you like inside it, holding her Family Night, on popular board game that Sunday, Feb. 24. you deserved, even safe, feeling her kick and uses people as the board Pictured, from left though I couldn't love loving a total stranger so pieces. to right, are: Lynn myself at that point in much. It was incredible Ratliff, Katelyn Every month, St. time? Why would God and, man, did it give me King, J.R. Scar- John's Baptist Church boro and Goldie trust me with you? a different insight on follows through on their McNierney. You want to know myself. vision for 2019 of what thought didn't cross I beg of you, if you focusing on the family by my mind? feel like abortion is the gathering for food and Abortion/murdering you. answer, don't do it. It fun, which gives families Even though I gave you isn't the only option. more time to enjoy one life, you're not mine. There are women/men another. "We want to help You are a gift to me out there aching for a families grow closer to from God. child. Give your baby to God and to each other," I will never wrap my someone capable of said Pastor Bryant head around how people loving them. Abortion is Thigpen. not the answer. The fact that some people are trying to normalize it, literally breaks my heart into pieces for the millions of innocent babies that don't stand a chance against someone's selfishness. Choose love, choose life! FAITH & FAMILY Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 19 First Baptist Church of Madison dedicates newest family member

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On Sunday, Feb. 17, a dedication ceremony was held at First Baptist Church for Kennedy Holbrook. Marcus and Cheltsie Holbrook, parents of Kennedy, promised to raise Kennedy under the values of Christ and teach her about God. The First Baptist Church congregation also promised to be a good example to Kennedy and to always be there for her. Kennedy was surrounded by family on this special day. In attendance were her grandparents: Pete and Michelle Hetherington, Paul and Clarice Kinsley and Ken and Emerald Parsons; aunts and uncles: Clint and Brooke Riley, Joey and Shelly Smith and Emily Hetherington; and cousins: Evie, Sawyer and Silas Smith. "Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it," Proverbs 22:6.

Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Parsons, February 17, 2019 Kennedy Holbrook became the newest family member of First Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 17, during her dedication ceremony. Parents, Marcus and Cheltsie Holbrook, promised to raise Kennedy under the values of Christ and help her to know and learn about God. Pictured, from left to right, are: First Baptist Church Pastor Gabe Krell, Kennedy, Cheltsie and Marcus.

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race as I was leaned up opportunity to spread the "Go therefore and against a metal guard good news of the grace make disciples of all fence waiting on drivers and mercy of Jesus nations, baptizing them autographs. Coach Christ with all 150,000 in the name of the Father Gibbs, who is known as people in attendance. and of the Son and of the a man of high faith, lost That was only the very Holy Spirit, teaching his son, JD Gibbs, more first race of the season. them to observe all that I Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Emerald Parsons, February 17, 2019 than a month prior, due With 35 more races to have commanded you. First Baptist Church Pastor, Gabe Krell, asks the to a neurological illness. go, think of how many And behold, I am with congregation if they will help Kennedy grow with Christ and be a good example for her to look up It was a death that shook other people will receive you always, to the end of to. not only the race team, the good news through the age." (Matthew but the sport. Coach Gibbs' faith. 28:19-20) JOHN WILLOUGHBY As he was meeting with fans, he took small Last weekend, I paper booklets out of his st attended the 61 running pocket and signed the of the Daytona 500. It front of them, just small was my fifth time enough for the recipient attending the "Great to read the print. I American Race," as it is received one of those If your church is having an event, please let us often called. The nearly booklets and inside was know, and we'll tell everyone else. Please e-mail four-hour race left me the story of Jesus Christ your church announcements to with a full heart after a and how we can be [email protected] or really emotional and saved by the grace of call (850) 973-4141. inspirational win for Him. I couldn't help but March 3 driver Denny Hamlin smile and think about the St. John's Missionary Baptist Church is having and team owner Joe people who have read a special Friendship Day on Sunday, March 3, at 11 Gibbs. It wasn't just the that booklet and have a.m. Both the adult and children's and adult choirs circumstances that left come to know Christ as a FiFirirsrs3t4 8U SnWi tReudtl eMdgeet Shto. did• Misisatd iCsohnurcrch me inspired, though, it result of the witnessing will be singing for this special service. "Invite Your Pastor, Lamar Albritton, Jr. One" is the title given to the challenge for each was the demonstration of shown by Coach Gibbs, faith and love that was regardless of his position DiscipleshipDiscipleship StudiesStudies ...... 9:009:00 andand 11:0011:00 a.m.a.m. member to bring a friend to church. St. John's WorshipWorship SServiceervice ...... 110:000:00 aa.m..m. Missionary Baptist Church is located on Hwy. 150, displayed. of circumstances. in Greenville. I met former The pageantry of the Redskins Coach Joe race didn't phase Coach Gibbs hours before the Gibbs, in fact, it was his Every Wednesday Macedod5o5n39iai aE BUSapa p90t isi•s Lte eChurcrch Rocky Springs United Methodist Church holds SundaySunday School...... School...... 10:0010:00 a.m.a.m. prayer time and bible study every Wednesday at 10 WorshipWorship ServiceService ...... 11:0011:00 a.m.a.m. a.m. The church is located at 305 NW Rocky WednesdayWednesday PrayerPrayer MeetingMeeting ...... 6:006:00 p.m.p.m. Springs Rd., in Madison. Call (850) 253-5078 for more information. Bible Deliverance Church is hosting weekly Bible studies every Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. 24M85 idiSdwdEw Mayaidyw Cayh Cuhrcruchrc hofo fR dG. •o Ldee Meals are always provided and everyone is welcome. For more information, call (850) 973- (850) 971-5200 • Pastor, Retis Flowers 6528. Bible Deliverance Church is located at 720 SundaySunday SchoolSchool ...... 10:0010:00 a.m.a.m. SW Range Ave., in Madison. MorningMorning WorshipWorship ...... 111:001:00 aa.m..m. EEveningvening WWorshiporship ...... 66:00:00 pp.m..m. Every Fourth Thursday WWednesdayednesday FFamilyamily TTrainingraining HHourour ...... 77:00:00 pp.m.m St. Mary's Episcopal Church (SMEC) offers a free medical clinic on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 7:30 p.m. Applicants must meet Landmdmarkrk Bapaptisist Churcrch income guidelines and have no health insurance. 3399 W US Hwy 90 • Madison Call (850) 973-8338 for more information. SMEC (850) 973-7190 • Pastor, Robert Ledford is located at 140 NE Horry St., in Madison. SSundayunday SchoolSchool ...... 9:459:45 a.m.a.m. MorningMorning WWorshiporship ...... 111:001:00 aa.m..m. Every Sunday EEveningvening - BBTCTC ...... 66:00:00 pp.m..m. Hanson United Methodist Church holds a EEveningvening WWorshiporship ...... 77:00:00 pp.m..m. topical bible study every Sunday at 6 p.m. The WWednesdayednesday PPrayerrayer MMeetingeeting ...... 77:30:30 pp.m..m. church is located at 290 NE Daisy St., in Madison. For more information, call (850) 253-5078. CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS Madison County Carrier » Wednesday, February 27, 2019 » 20 SERVICES FOR RENT LEGALS FLORIDA PRESS SERVICES, INC. STATEWIDE Ready for a new career? 915 square foot CLASSIFIED PROGRAM Become a CNA Commercial Office The Madison County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting bids Quest Training offers day Building; downtown STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADS for cutting one parcel of timber. and evening classes Madison; Shelby Ave; The parcel (parcel ID #11-1N-09-3487-003-000) is located on Rocky Ford Road No GED required if you across from the courthouse FOR 02/25/2019 THROUGH just east of the Madison County Road Department and is approximately 20 acres are 18 or older and post office. Call 03/03/2019 of pine timber. Now scheduling Emerald at (850) 997-3568 Bids must be turned in to the County Coordinator’s office at 229 SW Pinckney January classes. Street, room 219, prior to 5:00 pm on Friday, March 15th. Bids will be opened on 11/23, rtn Monday, March 18th and presented to the Madison Board of County 386-362-1065 Commissioners on Wednesday, March 27th.

12/05-2/27 pd FLORIDA - STATEWIDE For a map and/or copy of the bid documents and contract, please call the Madison Board of County Commissioners’ office at 850-973-3179, view the website www.madisoncountyfl.com, or pick up the material from the Board office in the Building Supplies Courthouse Annex located at 229 SW Pinckney Street, room 219. SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE ADOPTION MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any 2/22, 2/27 dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: RENT SPECIAL www.NorwoodSawmills.com Move in paying half of 1-800-567-0404 Ext.300 2 country dogs and 1 PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION country cat. Blonde Lab 8 the security deposit and Education first months rent. Then Pursuant to Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to- years old, a mutt mid-size AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, United, Delta and 5 years old. Both sensitive. have 90 days to pay the Know Act, the following information is available to the public upon request during other half of the securi- others- start here with hands on training for FAA regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at the North Black and white inside certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call AIM 888-242- Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee, located at 2009 NW 67th ty deposit. HUD vouch- Place, Gainesville, FL 32653-1603. outside cat. Call 2649. (850) 464-4464 ers accepted. 2 & 3 BR ·Hazardous Chemical Inventory (Tier Two) Forms HC & non-HC accessi- ·Shelter In Place Training Assistance 02/27, pd ·Safety Data Sheets ble apts. Call 850-973- ·Emergency Release Follow-up Reports 8582, TDD/TTY 711. ·Hazards Analyses for Section 302 Facilities 315 SW Lawson Circle, LEGALS ·Local Emergency Planning Committee Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan YARD SALE Madison, FL 32340. ·How-to-Comply Information for Hazardous Materials Users Equal Housing Oppor- ·Free Hazardous Materials Response Training for First Responders tunity. “In accordance The North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee serves Alachua, with federal law and Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union Counties. To obtain information on the above items, Large Multi-family U.S. Department of please contact Dwayne Mundy at 352.955.2200, ext. 108, email garage/yard sale. Feb 24 Agriculture policy, this [email protected] or visit www.ncflepc.org. and 25 and March 1 and 2. institution is p rohibited 02/27 1150 NE Duval Pond Rd. from discrimination on 8-4 follow signs. Antiques, the basic of race, color, furniture, pampered chief, national origin, age, princess house, Pro Line 19 disability, religion, sex, foot boat, log splitter, saws, and familial status. (Not and other tools, ladies and all prohibited bases gentlemen stuff. More to apply to all programs.) come on the 1st and 2nd. To file a complaint of discrimination, write 02/20-03/1, pd USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. FOR SALE 20250-9410 or ca ll (800)-795-3272 (voice) or (202)-720-6382 Milk Goats for sale. (TDD.)” “This Salter Tree and Herb Farm institution is an equal by appointment opportunity provider 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 (850) 973-3575. and employer.” TDD phone number 02/20-08/31, pd BID NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Madison Newspaper Bundles County, Florida will be accepting sealed bids for the following: For Sale $2 each rtn, c One (1) New Current Model Tandem Drive Motor Grader Heavy Duty Category: Caterpillar Model 120, John Deere Model 620 G, or Equivalent, Greene Publishing, Inc. and known as Bid Number 2019–02. 1695 S. SR 53 in Madison (850) 973-4141. HELP Sealed bids may be submitted to the Madison County Board of County 12/10 - rtn, n/c Commissioners by depositing same at the Board office located in the Madison County Courthouse Annex, Room 219, 229 SW Pinckney Street, Madison, Florida WANTED 32340, or Post Office Box 539, Madison, Florida 32341, any time prior to 3:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2019. ANY BID RECEIVED AFTER SUCH DATE Asphalt Milling, AND TIME WILL NOT BE OPENED OR CONSIDERED. Sealed bids must be 18 tons, $400 load. clearly marked as a sealed bid and the bid number must be printed on the outside Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park of the front of the envelope: One (1) New Current Model Tandem Drive Motor Call Paul Kinsley at Grader, Bid Number 2019-02. BID MUST CONTAIN A COPY OF THE (850) 464-1230 will be accepting VENDOR’S MADISON COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE WHERE applications on Mondays APPLICABLE. 12/10 - rtn, n/c from 11 am to 5 pm starting Bid Specifications, as well as other pertinent documents, may be obtained from in February until all the Madison County Road Department office located at 2060 NE Rocky Ford Road (C-591), 2 miles north of Madison, telephone # 850-973-2156, beginning positions are filled. Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Departments being hired LAND for as follows: Madison County reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Store/reservations, bids. FOR SALE activities, lifeguards, and Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room located in the Madison County housekeeping. We are also Courthouse Annex Building. Bid Award by the Board of County in need of an experienced Commissioners will be during a regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 to be held in the meeting room of the Madison WATERFRONT golf cart repair person. County Board of County Commissioners located in the Madison County LOT FOR SALE Courthouse Annex Building. All vendors will be notified in writing of the 02/06-03/01, ch 4,800 sq. ft. lot successful bidder. on Suwannee River. 02/27, 03/01 2b/1b Dutchman travel trailer. Screened in room CDL drivers needed, Class by the seawall B. Apply in person only at with fish cleaning sink. Scruggs Concrete Company 02/20, 02/27 Donald Warner 186 SW Commerce Dr., Suwannee Realty in Madison (352) 542-0704 01/14-rtn, ch 3/30 - rtn, n/c

Local merchant is looking for 2 part-time or 1 full & FOR RENT time person to assist with in-house sales and merchandising. Qualified candidate would be IMMEDIATE OPENING outgoing/friendly and enjoy for 2, 3 and 4 bedroom working with the public. apartment for qualified Computer knowledge, applicants, contact the reporting skills and interest Leasing Office at 150 SW in home décor would all be ThThe offffificiciaial legal publilisisher fofor Bum Gardener Drive. a plus. (850) 973-4290. MaMadidisison Countyty Some Saturday work hours 02/23 - rtn, c from 10-3pm required. The deadline fofor legal ads is Apply in person Mon– Thurs at: 633 Colin Kelly Gardenia Square Hwy., Madison, FL 32340 Mondayay at 3 p.m. fofor the 2BD/1BA Apartments or email resume to: (Rental Assistance [email protected] Madidisison Countyty Cararrrririerer and Available) Fully Accessible Position available Unit Available Periodically. immediately. 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 363 S.W. Parramore Wednesdayay at 3 p.m. fofor the Ave. #501 02/22-02/27, ch Madison, Fl. 32340 MaMadidisison EnEntererprpririsise-Recordrderer.r. (850) 973-2393 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TTYACS-711. Ware Oil & Supply FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE This Institution is an Co., is looking for The Madison County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of County Equal Opportunity Provider CDL Drivers. Commissioners will hold public hearings in the County Commission Meeting and Employer. Room 107, Courthouse Annex, 229 SW Pinckney Street, Madison, Florida. The Must have Hazmat and Files should be e-mailed as a text or first public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Board will be on Thursday, 10/03- rtn, ch Tanker Endorsement. March 7, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. or soon as the matter can be heard. The second PDF document (PDF prefeferrrred.) public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on (850) 584-6666 Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., or soon as the matter can be heard, on 11/2 - rtn, c the following application for Special Exception: !!!AFFORDABLE APPLICATION: A request by Madison County Country Club, to be granted a HOUSING!!! Special Exception Use to establish an RV Resort on the following property: A E-mail to: portion of tax parcel no. 20-1N-09-3597-000-000. Said lands situate, lying and BE FIRST ON THE being in Madison County, Florida. LIST FOR A 2, 3 OR 4 Madison Health and Rehab [email protected] BEDROOM! Center has the following A copy of the proposed site application is available for inspection by the public positions open: during normal business hours at the Madison County Courthouse Annex, Play Ground for the kids, or call Planning Department, Room 219, Madison, FL 32340, or you may contact Renee Onsite Laundry Facility, RN or LPN (full-time) Demps, at (850) 973-3179 ext. 112 for additional information. LPN (PRN) Spacious 1,2,3 and (850) 973-4141 Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person 4 bedroom floor plans, Offering attractive sign-on requiring special accommodations to participate in meetings of the Board, you Gas, Water and Refuse bonus for full-time CNAs are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please (all shifts) contact Billy Washington, Clerk of Court, at Post Office Box 237, Madison, paid for. Swing by today Florida 32341, telephone: (850)973-1500, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 150 SW @ Bum Gardner Please apply in person at: If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771. 2481 West US 90, Madison, Dr. Madison, FL. All interested parties may appear at the Public Hearing and be heard with respect 850-973-4290 TTD 711 FL 32340, between the to the above referenced application. Any persons wishing to appeal any decision hours of 8AM to 4PM, made at the above referenced public hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim Equal Housing record of the proceedings is made. Opportunity Monday-Friday EOE/DFWP 02/20, 02/27 01/31- rtn, ch 02/27-rtn, ch