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I^ # son Cou T Since 1964 The Spiri Of Madison County VOL. 45 NO. 19 INSIDE TO[ LA.. .. 7 Justice Progra ,- Takes AMite Out "t'. .i Of Crime Madison County's Award-Winning Newspaper Supervisor To Present Alcohol Petitions For Verification December 16 By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. On Dec. 16 at 5 p.m., Madison County Supervi- sor of Elections, Jada Woods Williams, is sched- uled to present the results of the alcohol petition ver- ification to the Board of County Commissioners. If the petition tally were suf- ficient, the board would then be required to hold a countywide vote to decide whether' or not to allow hard liquor and wine to be sold in Madison County. The following UN- OFFICIAL numbers had been tallied as of 10 a.m.- on Tuesday, Dec. 9: Valid Petitions: 2683 Rejected Petitions: 457 (Duplicates-243, Not Registered-115, Not Dated- 34, Ineligible-20, No Resi- dential Address-19, Bad Signature-17, No Birth Date-5, Incomplete-4) The Supervisor of Elections Office has demonstrated exacting care during this count, also making it absolutely clear that the numbers above are unofficial and that the process is not complete until presented to the board. They are of- fered here for information- al purposes only. Based on the excep- tional number of rejec- tions noted above, espe- cially considering the vast number of duplicates, if the verification process were declared official to- day, the petition would most likely fail to qualify In fact, based on the infor- mation above, the current level of rejections is over three times too many for the petition to pass based on the range of voter roles that have been discussed for qualification use. The Dec. 16 meeting will be held in the board- room of the' Courthouse Annex. Michael Curtis can be reached at michael(a@,reenepublishin ur eine ruuIIIIIIIgL, m II. uy Imv nala uumII I, urB. z, uu, Coaches help up wounded warrior Chris Thompson after a heart breaking loss to Bolles to end the Cowboys chances of re- peating as state champions. Chris Thompson's rushing excellence was a major contribution to the undefeated regular season. To see full coverage of the game, please see page 13A. , Madison Lights Up ' For Christmas A stroll through downtown Madison on Saturday night, Dec. 6, 'showed "Light Up Madison"-to be a special event. The city and businesses had lights displayed down Range Street, il- luminating the very cool night air. Hot chocolate and horse- drawn sleighs made one.feel the season of light in a way usual- ly experienced in more northern latitude. The friendliness of business owners .and the cheerfulness of friends meeting friends on-the walk were especially .gratifying. Strangers saying "hi".and children's wide eyes viewing the po- tential gifts and decorations are what make Madison a special place this time of year.. Congratulations to all who helped make Light Up Madison a wonderful time for all who were downtown during the week- end evenings. By Jacotl Bembry i Greene Publishing, Inc. Long-time Madison Po- lice Department Sgt. Inv. Nathan Curtis is 'leaving, the MPD to pursue a life- long dream, working for federal law enforcement. Curtis has taken a po- sition working for Home- land Security He will be stationed in San Diego, Calif., and working for' Homeland Security's Im- migration Customs En- forcement (ICE) unit. Curtis' first step is to go to Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Ga. "It's something I've al- ways wanted to do," Cur- tis, a 13-year veteran, with the MPD said. "I feel like the Lord is calling me to do this, so I've got to do what's in His plan." Curtis began his ca- reer with the MPD as a pa- trolman, before becoming a corporal, a' criminal in- vestigator and a sergeant investigator. -During his tenure, he served four or five years of the time on the Madison County Drug Task Force. Curtis said that he saw the job with Homeland Se- curity listed online and ap- plied for it. Later, he was hired. When asked if could recall an interest case he had worked for MPD. he answered. "T were all interest Whether the case wras or small, I treated them the same." Nathan is the son Nate and B.J. Curtis Madison. He is married the former Sham McHargue. The couple three children, Sydney, vannah and Sadie., He will be feted by fellow city employees officers at a going-a' party on Thursday. Ronnie Moore Honored By SAucilla Area .NFCC To Hold Christmas At Solid Waste The Mansion Open House "Christmas Through the Ages" is the theme for this year's Christmas at the Mansion holiday open house Dec. 10-i4 at the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Cen- ter in Madison. The North Florida Community Col- lege Foundation, Inc. and the Friends of the Mansion cordially invite the public to attend. The Mansion will be, open Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 10-12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Please See NFCC, Page 2A Commissioners from three counties were honored Monday night, Nov. 17, at Aucilla Area Solid Waste Administration Board meeting. Pictured above are Jame Valentine, Dixie County Commissioner who has served on the Board since 1992; 1 nie L. Moore, Madison County Commissioner who joined the Board in Novembe 1992; and J.N. Tuten, Jefferson County Commissioner who has served faithfully on Board since 2003. Valentine was one of the Board members when the Regional La fill opened in December 1992, and has been faithful in his service to the Board. Me has been very dedicated in his service to the Regional Landfill which is located in district. All three men were honored with an inscribed clock thanking them for t] dedicated service to the Regional Landfill in Greenville. he ting the hey ing. big aall of of d to non has Sa- Jada Woods Williams Madison Teenager Arrested For Drug And Alcohol Possession By Jacob Bembry Greene Publishing, Inc. A Madison teenager wa's arrested for drug pos- session and possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age on Satur- day, Dec. 6. According to a Madi- son Police Department re- poit, Sgt. Chris Cooks was dispatched to the Fast Track store, located at gQ SE Moore Street in Madi- son. in reference to some- one shoplifting. - After Cooks arrived, he was giv- i en .a description of the sus-, pect,. who he located walk- ing south on Dade Street. After a positive identi- fication was made, Sage Brown, 18, was arrested and transported to the Madison County Jail. Please See Teenager Ar- rested, Page 2A It's Time For Santa Letters his By Jacob Bembry and Greene Publishing, Inc. way Santa's making a list and he's checking it twice. It's ,that time of year to show Santa who the good , girls and boys have been ,- and, write letters to Santa Claus. Greene Publishing, Inc. can save children the cost I of postage to send letters to the North Pole. Children can instead send their let- ters, written in black ink, to Greene Publishing, which will publish the let- ters in the newspaper. San- ta will get a copy, so he can read it and check what each child wants. The deadline for en- tries is December 18. Let- the ters must be written to es T. Santa in care of Greene Ron- Publishing, Inc., P.0, Draw- *r of er 772, Madison, F t 32340 the or dropped off at Greene and- Publishing, on Highway 53 oore South in Madison. Teach- his ers will also be collecting heir letters for publication so Santa can see them. B 2 Sections, 28 Page Around Madison County Bridal Guide Classifieds/Legals Greenville Christmas s , Local & Regional Crime 5-7A Health 8A Obituaries 16-17A Path of Faith 10-11A Sports B Sec . I 4A Wed 78/63 Thu / F/42 14A 12/10 78/63 . T 1 27/4 12/12 61/42 tio Scattered thunderstorms develop Thunderstorms. Highs in the upper Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 60s 13A g durg the afteroo High 78F. 60s and lows in the upper 40s. and lows in the low 40s, Sat 65/48 12/13 Plenty of sun. Highs,in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s. ):, 2A * Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 VIEWPOINTS & OPINIONS SNFCC E i ri cont from page 1A Visitors will see the historic Mansion transformed into a spectacular holiday celebration featuring Christmas elegance and grandeur through the ages. NFCC also in- vites parents to bring their children to "Cookies with Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. "Cook- ies with Santa" is sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County The public is invited to stop by anytime during the open house hours. For group tours, call in advance, (850) 973-9432. Don't miss this spectacular holiday opportuni- ty Admission is free, but donations are welcome and benefit the WSG Conference Center. The WSG Conference Center, listed in the Historic American Buildings' Survey and the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1860 and now serves as NFCC's conference center. The historic two-story build- ing facilitates meetings, exhibits, weddings, special events and is open to tours upon request. For more in- formation, contact Maria Greene, Mansion coordinator, at (850) 973-9432 or email greenem@nfcc.edu. Teenager Arrested cont from page 1A , Brown had a small bottle containing Seagram's gin, two Ecstasy pills in his right sock and a small bag con- taining cocaine residue in his right pants pocket. Brown was charged with possession of drug para- phernalia, possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age, possession of a controlled substance and -shoplifting. iW By Tyrra B Meserve - Greene Publishing, Inc. I ]MEET YOUR r NEIGHBOR 1Robert 'Waker mai this3u "blishing, c I or Plery Oeir outMadisoG, F 32341 Robert Walker is the Family Support Service P OY Drawer 2 34Madiso1 Specialist for the Early Learning Coalition of P. Drawe50.9734141 the Big Bend Region. With a military back- S Bground, Walker was a perfect fit for his position * working with the public. Walker enjoys working f - with clients as it allows him to help his commu- I nity. Walker commutes to Greenville from his U home in Lamont where he, his wife and three U S' children reside. ! QUESTION OF THE WEEK Do you decorate your house for Christmas? 0% JNo, not, at all 0% I already have "' 41% Haven't Started Yet 5 Log on to GreenePublishing.com to vote on this week's question: "What is your favorite Christmas carol?" Voting for this question ends 12-15-08 at 8 a.m. 1713 East Hwy 90.* Madison, F1 32340 Hours Monday - Sunday 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. "Home Cookin" * Shelby Richards -Owner tat ln Weztt Week TT@O=-S NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS Order Yours Today! Deadline 12/23/08 Pick-Up 12/24/08 6:00am - 5:00pm (850) 973-2414 * (850) 673-9478 �mmme r mmm-V mmm'r mmm-9- can we pull over? I think I saw an ice cream stand! Staff writer Tyrra B Meserve can be reached at tyrra@greenepublishing.com. a yearly subscription will save you over newietand prices. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! OI near In County Subscription - $30 OneWt" Out of Cohnty Subscription -:$38 By Tyrra B Meserve Greene Publishing, Inc. "I hear people berate small towns from time to time. I hear longing in their voices for speed as I pass. Old men in britches on benches, lazing in the afternoon haze, be- moaning where they might have gone. Young girls in short skirts, swinging and flirting with spring break dreams and where they may someday take them. It is somewhere in between that I am searching for my key. 'A home with roots deep enough to support a family tree. Somewhere quiet, hidden, wholesome. Something classic, stable, withstanding. "Growing up in the Big City, with all of her flickering lights and fleeting glitter leaves behind a taste for real down home soul food. Ah, to see whitewashed'church steeples with stained glass sanctuary and signs of daily promise instead of 7-11s and'All Live ways of blocking out insecurity. Sometime after the birth of my first brave, I lost the longing to be part of those 'funky kicks going down in the city." Now, I would like to know my neigh- bors first name, and likewise for them to know mine. 'As for those sewing circles distributing whispers, I think there might lay an underrated comfort in them. Old mothers know best how to get the stains out and keep one's laundry clean. They take good care of their own. They are not afraid to tell you where yours have been and who they've been seen riding with. On one Main St., it's hard not to be seen and, being new, it's not like I thought I wouldn't be noticed. "It is for these little seeds that I wish'to plant and watch grow that we have come. It is for them that I want to trade in my racing helmet for some gardening tools. I'm looking for a peaceful road to turn off on. Maybe one that leads up to an old wood house, built with experience and tempered with history, a home where my key fits. A little spot to sow that welcomes us. 'A blessed little town." Tyrra B Meserve December 1q, 2007 It has been one, year since I joined Greene Publishing, Inc. as a lo- cal staff writer. One year has passed since my family and I moved here. One year has, passed and I-' one ,year older andcriot quit4was wet behind the ears. A lot has changed since first stepping foot as a new "im- 'plant" on Madison soil. Some changes have been for the better, some still pain me when I think about them, but all in all, I'd like to believe that I've learned a lot in this year that has been a flash inside eternity Nobody knew how scared I was when I first came to Greene Publishing, Inc., Photo by town. Friends that have Tyrra B Meserve, November 28, 2008 known me through the Two itty bitties looking years chuckle when I tell for snacks along the road them for, to them, I am the of life. "Queen of Change." A mot- to of "No fear" has governed me since youth, it was even on my favorite T-shirt I wore when rollerblading. "I am not scared, I am not afraid, I am an animal and I will eat you if I have to." But this pace of life is foreign to me, and like any new car on the first day being dri- ven, shifting gears is sometimes jerky, taking practice. Truth is, I might have been just a wee bit nervous, but to show it would have been a mistake. Not that I haven't made plenty of those. In this past year I have spent a lot of time cutting my. teeth in nu- merous areas of my life. Through these times, I've lost some'of what I thought were true friends, but I've also gained many I would never have known were there if not for their hands held out in the darkness. As my Dad would say, "You'll never know where you stand until the dust settles," and kicking up dust is def- initely more my speed. Just because there's a good dri- veway to park in doesn't mean that she doesn't need to be taken out on the winding road and opened up full throttle every once in awhile, just remember when to shut her down before she overheats. There are changes in the air, all around and mean- while I'm still learning how to merge. Traveling the road of life, I believe it is the responsibility of each to watch for oncoming traffic. As Robert Fulghum once said "And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands I would like to thank those that have stood by me with patience in this past year. I want to thank the friends, both old and new that have stood true, and promise that some of those mistakes will never be repeat- ed. I would like to promise that this next year will be one in which the dust will settle and all roads will go as smooth as silk. I would like to, but I'm not the One in the driver's seat. That is possibly the most important lesson that I have learned over this last year, when to hand over the keys. I am not in charge of steering, I ride shotgun. The best I can do is holler out warnings when I perceive a hazard in the road, and try to keep a decent song on the radio. In the meantime, I've seen some really beautiful scenery and hey, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 3A VIEWPOINTS & OPINIONS tkitko Mttisiottotq To ptcdak At Lc t! k cutd A missionary to China will be the special guest at Midway Church of God on Sunday evening, Dec. 13. Hong Wang is an energetic speaker who will explain what's going on in missions work in China. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Matt Thompson was the guest speaker at Macedonia Baptist Church this past Sunday evening. I understand that Matt did a great job and that he does a great job speaking. It helps Lee beam with pride that one of its own is following the path that the Lord has laid out for him. I understand that Jimmy McNeal is doing a great job as the interim pastor at Lee First Baptist Church, while the church is in the process of looking for a new pastor. Midway Church of God will host its annual Christ- mas play at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Everyone is invit- ed to attend. Happy birthday wishes are extended this week to James Cressley, who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 15. He and wife Sharon celebrate an anniversary on Monday, December 14. Best wishesare extended all around. That's all the news for this week! Have a great week and a beautiful forever! May God bless each and every one of you! Herbert Thompson vs. Maria K. Thompson - disso- lution of marriage * Kenyata Jennings vs. Bishop McMiller - repeat do- mestic injunction U.S. Bank National Association vs. Carl E. McKissi- 'cikK� mortgage foreclosure David C. Holmes vs. Sarah B. Hughey and Depart- ment of Revenue - other domestic Charlene Rye vs. 'Willie Rye - dissolution of mar- riage Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance vs. Edna M. Be- hamie - mortgage foreclosure Estate of Jeremy Alexander vs. James A.-Webb - other negligence Woodland III vs. Michael Christie - mortgage fore- closure Woodland III vs. Anthony Mahon - mortgage fore- closure Deutsche Bank vs. Ronny B. Hall - mortgage fore- closure Connie and Rudolph Smith vs. Charles Smith - auto negligence You're Invited To Christmas Eve Communion at Rocky Springs United Methodist Church at 6:00 pm. One of the most difficult military prob- lems is fighting a "border war insurgency" where your ene- my has a sanctu- ary from which to operate. Crossing that border into an- National Security Joe Boyles Guest Columnist other sovereign country is an invasion and brings another calculus into an al- ready complex situation. That is a thorny issue we face in Afghanistan where al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters operate from the mountainous border with Pakistan. This problem is not new to warfare. We faced it in Vietnam where the west- ern border of South Vietnam joined Laos and Cambodia, supposedly neu- tral countries protected by UN man- date, were logistics and staging bases for the North Vietnamese. For most of our nation's 16 year (1959-75) war in Southeast Asia, it was a, border war. The North Vietnamese used "neutral" Laos and Cambodia to form a logistics pipeline known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail to provide supplies to the Viet Cong insurgents. When the VC were destroyed during the February 1968 Tet Offensive and the North Viet- namese assumed total responsibility for the war, they used Cambodia as a base of operations from which to at- tack South Vietnam. When the NVA suffered a defeat in the field, they would retreat across the border to sanc- tuary and regain their strength. For the most part, our attacks against these enemy sanctuaries were limited to air power and they weren't particularly effective. As someone once described, it was like trying to swat a fly with a baseball bat. When we did authorize ground forces to attack across the border of Cambodia in 1970 to destroy enemy safe-havens, the Nixon Administration was pilloried by the press. It was perfectly all right for the North Vietnamese to invade and use Laos and Cambodia, but not the United States. Go figure. A century earlier, my. ancestors were caught in a border war between Kansas and Missouri. The issue was whether or not the soon-to-be state of Kansas would be a slave state or free. The, Holdren family among many ar- rived in Johnson County Kansas in 1858 from southeastern Ohio. They op- posed slavery. To the east was Jackson County Mis- - ,"I ' souri, and. Mis- souri was a . " slave state. The crucible of the Civil War was fought on this border.by insur- gents from both sides well be- fore the Confed- erates fired on Fort Sumter. It was an ugly fight, as most insurgencies are, with atrocities galore. "Bleeding Kansas" was born., When the war was bver, the losing side broke up into gangs and continued the .fight by robbing banks and trains. The two most notable were Jesse James and Cole Younger. The distance between in- surgent warfare and law-breaking is very narrow. In Iraq, there was a hint of a border war with foreign fighters and logistics from Syria to the west and Iran to the east, but for the most part, the insur- gency was waged from within. Not so Afghanistan where the, rugged tribal regions of western Pakistan offer sanctuary to the enemies of freedom.. From that sanctuary, our enemies can lick their wounds, replenish their stocks, and plan their next cross-bor- der attack. 'The incoming Obama Administra- tion will find this is a difficult nut to crack. Following the 9-11 attacks in 2001, there was a consensus to attack the al-Qaeda sanctuaries in Afghanistan and depose the Taliban. This was relatively easy to accomplish, but our enemies merely found another' area from which to operate. After sev- en years and no end in sight, our NATO' allies are growing weary and may soon leave the job totally in our hands. For the most part, they won't take any of the tough fighting jobs as' it is. If there is any one man who can de- vise a strategy which could lead to vic- tory, it is General David Petraeus who now commands Central Command whose responsibilities include Afghanistan and Pakistan. Petraeus is the miracle-worker who turned the sit- uation in Iraq around in less than two years, but the situation in Afghanistan is much different. Obama and the Democrats pilloried Bush over Afghanistan. Soon, they will be in charge and the problem will be theirs to handle. How much leeway will they give Secretary of Defense Bob Gates, Petraeus and the ground forces commander General McKiernan? Will they be able to keep the Europeans in the fight? Will they support reforms and the Karzaid govern- ment? Can they accept a low-level stalemate in the region? How will the new government in Pakistan and their conflict with In- dia (both nuclear powers) be handled? Lots of questions. This much is for sure -- Afghanistan and its bor- dering neighbors repre- sent real national securi- ty challenges for the new president. Award Winning Newspaper Chosei e or Florida's Thm Outsta Ndtqspapers P.O. Drawer 772 Madison, FL 32341 (850) 973-4141 Fax: (850) 973-4121 Website: www.greenepublishing.com E-mail Information: greenepub@greenepublishing.com news@greenepublishing.com .Advertisement ads@greenepublishing.com Classifieds / Legals debra@greenepublishing.com PUBLISHER Emerald Greene EDITOR Idcob Bembry PRODLiCTION MANAGER Heather Bowen STAFF WRITERS Michael Curns and Tyrra Meserve GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Stephen Bochnia and James Suiter TYPESET TER/SEUBSC RIPTIONS Bryant Thigpen ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Marn Ellen Greene. Dorothy McKinney. JeanriiE Dunn, and Sheppard Sahier CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS -Debra Lewkis Deadline for clified.s i Monday ai 3 pm. Dead'lne for Lega ,Advertiement i' NMonda ati 5 pm. rherc ill be a '3" charge fur Affidansi CmIcturioN DEPARrMENT Sheree Miller and Bobbi Light SUBSCRIPTION RATES In County S'30 Ouit-ofi-Coontry $38 iSSule & local ut included Established 1964 A weekly newspaper [USPS 324 - 800] designed for the express reading pleasures of the people of its circulation area, be they past, present or future resi- dents. Published weekly by Greene Publishing, Inc., 1695 South State Road 53, Madison, Florida 32340. Periodicals postage PAID at the Post Office in Madison, Florida 32340. POSTMASTER: Send ad- dress changes to MADISON COUNTY CARRIER, P.O. Drawer 772, Madison, FL 32341- 0772. This newspaper reserves the right to reject any advertisement, news matter, or subscriptions that, in the opinion of the man- agement, will not be for the best interest of the county and/or the owners of this newspaper, and to investigate any advertisement submitted. All photos given to Greene Publishing, Inc. for publication in this newspaper must be picked up no later than 6 months from the date they are dropped off. Greene Publishing, Inc. will not be responsible for photos beyond said deadline. Border Wars Directions: North on Hwy 53 Right on Rocky Springs Church Rd., 1/4 mile. Congratulations Cowboys! From Big Bend AHEC & Preston Mathews 973-1710 v Remember-you've got to "Quit to Win" ON7 TIN r; �w 4A * Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 LOCAL & REGIONAL CRIME BLOTTER Madison County CRIME BEAT . UOTS SHOULD BE.CONSIDERIED INNOCENT TI. PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW Man Arrested For Shoplifting A man was arrested at a local pharmacy last Wednesday, Dec. 3, and charged with petit theft. According to a Madison Police Department report, Patrolman David Myers was dispatched to CVS in refer- ence to a retail theft. When Myers arrived, a witness said he observed John Michael Hulsaver, 22, of Orange Park, conceal some items in his pants. When the suspect was searched, a pair of sunglasses (valued at $10.99) and a mechanical pencil (valued at $3.59) was discovered. The suspect was arrested and transported to the county jail. He was also issued a no trespass warning for CVS. BIG BEND HOSPICE Madison County , 5r NN Tree Locations 'Capital City Bank A4 iii^Madison Farmers & Merchants Bank ig Behdl Greenville S Hospice Madison County sp e/ Community Bank Your Hometown Hospice Madison Licensed since l8ss Wachovia Bank Madison Make a contribution to place an Angel, Bell or Bow on the Tree of Remembrance. in honor or memory of your loved ones at one of the locations listed. For more information, call (850) 566-7491. d Cut Topa S n SteaOn Buffel Nihdy Banquet Fadlifks Aailante I 13 S..' tAu ur tLid, .d ",U.J.GA bake MatI, Hwy 90, in Ldke CH. L MazirCarL'\ i..'a nr-a' Epfisew.Dis.'.-er V0olusia County Man Traveling To Meet Attorney General Bill McCollum to meet a minor for sex announced that a Volusia County soliciting a child. man has been sentenced to six years Last fall, Avery ap in prison after pleading guilty to trav- undercover CyberCrime eling to meet someone he thought in an Internet chatroc was a young boy, intending to have the investigator was a sex with the child. teenager. Avery, 49, soli Mitchell R. Avery used the inter- with graphic . sexual net to sexually solicite. a person he arranged to meet the thought was a 13-year-old boy and turn to the child's home traveled to meet the "boy" for sex,.not sexual activity He was realizing he had been chatting online October 2007 at a Jac] with a member of the Attorney Gen- food restaurant by aut eral's CyberCrime Unit. the CyberCrime Unit Avery pleaded guilty to traveling sonville Sheriff's Office I Gets 6 Years For "Child" For Sex K and sexually proached the e investigator )m, believing Jacksonville cited the boy details and child and re- e to engage in s arrested in ksonville fast horities with and the Jack- e. The arrest culminated in a two- month investigation done in conjunc- tion with the Federal Bureau of In- vestigation, Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement, the Florida De- partment of Law Enforcement, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. Av- ery was prosecuted by attorneys with the CyberCrime Unit in Jacksonville. After the completion of his prison sentence, he must serve nine years of sex offender probation and will be a registered sex offender with the state. Attorneys General Mccollum, Lynch Call On New Administration To Recommit To Fight Against Internet Child Predators Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch, presi- dent of the National Association of Attorneys General, issued the following joint statement calling on Presi- dent-elect Barack Obama and U.S. Attorney General- designate Eric Holder to recommit national resources and support in the fight against internet child preda- tors: "As leaders in our states' respective efforts to crack down on the insidious nightmare that is internet child exploitation, we are calling on President-elect Barack Obama and U.S. Attorney General-designate Eric Hold- er to send a strong message that our nation will pursue every means fiecessary to protect our youngest citizens and bring these predators to justice. "Internet child predators and pornographers will stop at nothing in their use of technology to find and exploit their victims, and our local, state and national law enforcement resources need to be equally commit- ted to tracking down these criminals and putting an end to their victimization." Both Attorney General McCollum and Attorney General Lynch are attending the National Association ,. . -r g OUT Guide 1874 Clubhouse Dr. Valdosta, GA 229-242-7700 1- iEum ii on*aI - n F an -1 p Houns Monday - Sunday 6saa- :;30pnt "Hom cCoo kin NO * 850-973-2 . wg l Sheboe acuds II ~I R414 -Owner I I , ,, , , , - p ." - . .., ^ i ' . \ 4 'I -i / / (' ..( of Attorneys General Winter Meeting in Fort Laud- erdale this week, where Attorney General McCollum presented on the work of his statewide CyberCrime Unit. Everyone Can Win with Charitable Gifts Provided by Brad Bashaw, Edward Jones : When you give a gift to a charitable group, you are rewarded by the knowledge that you're helping an organization whose work you support. But you can also get a "bonus" from your gift - in the form of tax bene- fits. Specifically, your donations to charities that have received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are usually tax deductible, assuming you itemize your tax return. And as long as your total contributions for any one year are 50 percent or less of your adjusted gross income, there's no limit on the deductions you can take for yoir gifts to public charities. Furthermore, your contributions may entitle you to more than just a tax deduction in the year in which you make your gift. If you decide to donate shares of stock, a piece of real estate or another asset that has increased in value since you purchased it, you can avoid the capital gains taxes that will be due on the asset when it's sold. Clearly, your charitable giving cam provide you with some significant tax benefits. But if you're interested in going even deeper into the world of charitable gifts, you'll find that they can play a role in some of your long- term financial strategies, as well. Consider, for instance, how you might use a charitable remainder trust. You'd start by donating an asset - such as appreciated stocks, bond's or real estate - to the trust, which is managed by a trustee. The trustee, in turn, could sell the asset (relieving you of immediate capital gains liabilities), reinvest the proceeds and then make regular payments to you or another beneficiary you named when you established the trust. ,So you could set up the trust to provide yourself, or one or more family members, with an income stream for life or for a designated number of years. After the lifetime of the last surviving beneficiary, or at the end of the spec- ified term, the trust would end, and any remaining assets would then be distributed to the charity you'd named.. Setting up a charitable remainder trust is not as easy as filling out a few forms; to do it correctly, you'll need to work with your legal and tax advisors. And once you establish such a trust, you'll find it can have consider- able impact on some of the decisions affecting your retirement income. For example, if you could count on an income stream from a charitable remainder trust, you might be able to withdraw less money each year from your investments and retirement accounts, such as your 401(k) and IRA, to meet your income needs in retirement. In fact, if you were to receive this trust-gen- erated income, it might even affect the type of invest- ments you need to make before retirement, possibly changing the balance somewhat between "growth" and "income." In any case, consider being as generous as you can afford in your support of worthwhile charitable organi- zations. But if you incorporate your charitable giving into your long-term investment picture, you'll need to make the right moves - so prepare carefully. Brad Bashaw Edward Jones Investment Representative 114 SW Range Avenue P.O. Box 631 Madison, FL 32341 Bus 850-973-8334 Fax 877-516-2596 Hm 386-362-6204 Toll Free 866-973-8334 www.edwardjones.comrn Where the Locals Eat! - .. IPrn r Ribs't IA "sk , &Gried i as d * ;.; C'I;,e , Beef'Car frcs$ dai, f ,n reprnises, - Famous forCnowpoo.r & ar�e,, nr., > P L �(ewmih im V - �l.pt, I,,t." , r4,,, - 7 ,q.- ,I , * 229-259-9333 . A -lbw ;Open 7 , day,,ra,%.v,,, for Ju,,., , aAd dian, \ ^1n.�.m t(� ...i , ^ ,.,,^ ^ , ,. �.�,� . "00 pe 00, ,, . , , . r. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 5A AROUND MADISON COUNTY c-. .-T .- > _ _. r- _ . . . _- ' 71 December 10 GED testing, 5:30 p.m., NFCC Technical Center, Madison, Florida. Pre- registration is required. To register, please call (850) 973-1629. December 10 The 55 Plus Club will hold its Christmas Celebra- tion Meeting at the United Methodist Community Cen- ter, Highway 145, five miles north of Madison. All are invited. For additional in- formation, please contact Linda Gaston at 929-4938. December 11 College Placement Test, (CPT), NFCC Testing Cen- ter (Bldg. #16), 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. in Madison. Register in NFCC Student Services 24 hours before test. For information, please call (850) 973-9451. December 12 Fourth Annual Christ- mas Gospel Sing featuring Benny Daniels and the Dia- monds will be held at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at 7 p.m. Please bring non-per- ishable food items to help the needy in our area! For more information, please call (850) 519-1613. December 13 The AARP Driver Safe- ty Program will be offered on December 13. This class will be held at the Madison Extension building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $10 fee for books and certifi- cates. Any driver over 55, with a certificate of com- pletion must be given a dis- count by his or her insur- ance provider. For more in- formation, please call (850) 973-2422 to reserve a seat. ' December 13 Greenville Country Christmas will bring some of the best talent to the stage during the festival on Saturday Dec. 13. Scheduled to appear is Heaven Sound, LifeSong, the Cloggers and many more! The entertain- ment will take place under the gazebo immediately fol- lowing.the parade. December 13 Greenville Country Christmas Gingerbread House Decorating Contest will be held Saturday De- cember 13, at the gazebo in Haffye Hayes Park between 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For fur- ther information, please call Farmers and Merchants Bank at (850) 948-2626. December 15 The Madison Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict will have their month- ly meeting on December 15, at 7:30 a.m. at Shelby's Restaurant on U S 90 E, across from USDA-NRCS Center. This is a Breakfast meeting! Dutch Treat! Gen- eral business willbe attend- ed. The public is invited. January 3 LifeSong, southern gospel's newest, trio, will be in concert at San Pedro Church on Saturday, Janu- ary 3, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, however a love of- fering will be received dur- ing the concert. Join us and experience this once in a lifetime Historical Event Inaugural Swearing in Ceremony, Acceptance Address, Inaugural Parade for President Elect Barack H. Obama Leave January 19, 2009 at 12:00 noon, early arrival into Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day at 9:00 am. Depart Washington, DC on January 20, 2009 between.5:00 & 6:00 pm and arrive in Rocky Mount, NC at 10:00 pm. Depart Rocky Mount, NC, and January 21, 2009 at 10:00 am and arrive back in Monticello, Florida, at 8:00 pm Total cost includes: Roundtrip on deluxe motor coach from Monticello, Florida to Washington, DC; Keepsake "2009 Barack H. Obama Commemorative Metrorail One Day Pass'. to event and one night hotel stay. at Days Inn Golden East, Rocky Mount, NC. Please note that all rooms are double beds. (1 adult single room = $375.00; 2 adults = $365.00; 2 adults w/2 children - adult -$365.00, child - $275.00.) All prices are per person. (Estimated attendance: 4 million) LICALIA Every Tuesday - Saturday The Diamonds in the Ruff Adoption Program at the Suwannee Valley Hu- mane Society is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located on 1156 S.E Bisbee Loop Madison FL, 32340. For a healthy lifestyle, adopt an animal and they will make your life more fulfilled. For. more infor- mation, or directions, call (866) 236-7812 or (850) 971- 9904. ) Willow Barfield Register � Mrs. Willow Barfield, Register, age 70, died on Saturday, December 6, in Madison. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 9, at 11 a.m., at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Monti- cello. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, De- cember 8, from 6-8 p.m., at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Cairo, Ga., and is the daughter of the late William Barfield and Goldie Proctor. She moved to Madison eight years ago coming from Monticello. She was a homemaker and a mem- ber of the Pine Grove Baptist. Church in Madi- son, where she was active in church circles. She is survived by two daughters, Melanie Tolar and husband, Michael, of Madison, and Sharon Moody of North Augus- tine, S.C.; two brothers, Gene Barfield of Monti- cello, and Edwin Barfield of Plant City; five grand- children, Jennifer Smith, Emily Brown, Howard "Chip" Moody, Kaitlyn Ortega and Alison Tolar; and six great-grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene "Slim" Register. Every Monday In December Mommy's Club is an op- portunity for Mothers and Mothers-to-be to discuss concerns regarding child- birth, baby care and life choices after birth. All are welcome and it is free. We will meet at Madison Public Library every Monday in December from 10 a.m. until noon. Kathy Harvey, a certi- fied doula and childbirth ed- ucator, will host. For more information call (850) 929- 2951 or (850) 464-0487. I; IF Mary Elizabeth Williams Eight-year resident Mary Williams passed away on November 23,2008, after a long battle with can- cer. Moving from Brooksville to Madison in 2000, Mary became known and loved by many through her job at Harveys Super- market. Mary was always ready to help her customers with a smile and a hug. She was in the grocery business for 40-plus years, starting part time at age 15. Her love of animals and nature was unparalleled. She was con- tributor to many wild life and environmental organi- zations. When anyone needed a helping hand, be it an ill- ness or death, or a shoulder to lean on, she was there. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies, along with enjoying a bonfire and stargazing with her family and .friends. As a single parent, Mary's crowning achievement was raising her beloved daugh- ter Jackie, and watching her precious granddaugh- ters grow. She was a devout Christian, rededicating her life to God in 2004. Mary will be sadly missed by many Please join us for a cel- ebration of her life at Har- mony Baptist Church on Sunday Dec. 14, 2008, at 2 p.m., where Mary attended. Following the ceremony, all are welcome to join the family and friends with a bonfire at Mary's residence at Cherry Lake. Please bring a covered dish and enjoy reminiscing Mary's life. Mary is survived by one daughter, Jackie Au- genstein, of Bradenton; three granddaughters, Saige Sackett, Micah Au- genstein and Bethany Au- genstein, all of Bradenton; her mother, Virginia (Ben- ny) Kramer of Tampa; three sisters, Joanne (Gene) Grohman, Sherry Erickson, of Texas, Linda Kebler of Bradenton; one brother, Howard (Kathy) Easterbrook of Tenn. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her father, Earl Easter- brook; and one brother, Jimmy Easterbrook. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Suwan- nee Valley Humane Soci- ety 1156 SE Bisbee Loop, Madison, FL 32340. 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"...-- iA I 6A Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 AROUND MADISON COUNTY Lions' Pride Comes Through With Candy Drive By Michael Curtis i '0Greene Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 8, the Madison Lions Club held its Lions semi-annual Candy Day fundraiser, turning candy Club rolls into handy resources that will support note- Donatiors worthy Lions' programs both locally and interna- tionally. Club President Lee FerDon organized the - successful effort with the support of all local Li - . ons. - Setting up in front of Winn-Dixie and Harveys, .t Re.e the Lions wore the well-recognized yellow vest that has represented the organization for years. Dona- tions received will be added to ongoing Lions In- . ternational irision health projects, in addition to rls local efforts ranging from vision health to chil- ..-O dren's charities. l,.The Madison Lions Club meets weekly at Madi- son County Memorial Hospital, maintaining its proud heritage of serving the needs of the commu- nity. Membership, guest speaker and program in- Photo Submitted by Wesley Reeves formation may be obtained by calling Lee FerDon Photo Submitted by Wesley Reeve Long standing Lions, Jimmy Sale (left) and Wesley at (850) 929-7527. Don Ashley (left) and Tracy Reeves (right) sport the Reeves (right), give a Saturday to raise funds for local Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@ colorful yellow Lions' vests while working the Candy Day and international projects. greenepublishing.com.r fundraiser at Winn-Dixie on Nov. 8. Lee VFD Hang Boots For Santa Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, December 6, 2008 The Lee Volunteer Fire Department passes a boot in preparation for Santa's arrival at the firehouse on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Pictured left to right are: Reese Thomas, Joe Odom, Kyle Williams, Tashina Cruce, Bryan McMullin, Diane Beck, Shirley vonRoden, Jim vonRoden, Angel Donaldson, Leroy Rutherford, J.P. Pryor and Tyler Norris. By Michael Curtis' Greene Publishing, Inc. The Lee Volunteer Fire Department will be kick- ing off its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 20, with refreshments at 6 p.m. and Santa flying in a 7, p.m. In order to raise funds for this worthwhile cause, the department held a boot drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of U.S. 90 and S.R. 255 in Lee, where hundreds generously stopped and dropped a dollar or two. The money gathered from the boot drive will be added to Santa's gift fund so that all children, age in- fant to 12, can receive a nice gift from Santa. In the NOW OPEN Taylor County Health Department Dental Clinic 1215 N. Peacock Avenue Perry, FL 32347 Medicaid Accepted Sliding Fee Scale Available Call (850) 584-5087 x152 for an appointment end, the Lee VFD wants to make sure every child re- ceives a little piece of Christmas. Santa will be pulling into the firehouse with his fire truck escort to meet each child, give them a gift, and make sure grandma has time for a photo. Every- one is invited to attend and make a memory with those who truly understand the reason for the season. Again, organizers welcome all comers. The Lee VFD is located adjacent to Lee City Hall, just north of U.S. 90 on S.R. 255. For additional details, simply call (850) 973-6450. Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@ greenepublishing.com. Medical Clinic of North Florida Joseph Hernandez MD, P.A. 289 SW Range Ave. * Madison (850) 973-8116 * Cell (954) 261-9747 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Assoial Degrees Get an AA. Or Associate Degree Admllnlsirail e Assistant Explore a career.in Business Alied Health Be a Nurse, a PCTor a PN CorrecollS/law En. Begin a career in Public Safety Drafting Architectural & Mechanical Tracks Early Childhood Ed Start a career in Child Care EMT/Paramedlic Emergency Medical Services Classes Begin Jan. 7 WWW.NFCC.EDU 50% OFF ITEM (except merchandise on sale) Same Day Repair * Layaway Welcome 976 St. Augustine Road (Next to Goody's) * Valdosta, GA 229-242-7322 ' . AFFORDABLE ROOFING Shingle * Metal * Flat * Tile Residential * Commercial Licensed & Insured CCC1327943 FREE ESTIMATES Full Service Roofing Contractor FL: 386-938-2001 GA: 229-630-8913 is Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 7A AROUND MADISON COUNTY Roy Hibbs By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. The Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida have a rich tradition in community service, including those who go on to join the Shrine and other ancil- lary Masonic organizations providing es- sential services throughout the state. In the course of these efforts, leadership will emerge, setting the standard for giving and commitment. One such example of this leadership is Right Worshipful Roy Hibbs, currently the Senior Warden of Madison Lodge No. ,11 F. & A.M. In 2006, Right Worshipful Hibbs was selected as the District Deputy Grand Master for the 8th Masonic District that includes Madison. At that time, Most Wor- shipful Robert Trump was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida. As part of his responsibilities, the Grand Master toured the state to attend 28 district banquets held in his honor. Al- though there are 35 Masonic Districts in Florida, some districts, like the 8th and 9th, hold a combined banquet, resulting in a to- tal of 28 of these gatherings over the year. To support the Grand Master, many District Deputy Grand Masters will at- Receives State Masonic Honor Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, November 24, 2008 Right Worshipful Roy Hibbs (left) accepts the honor and office of Grand Repre- sentative from Most Worshipful Robert Trump (right) during the past Grand Master's visit to the Madison Lodge on Nov. 24. tend the other districts events as well. Howev- er, with few exceptions, most do not attend all 28. Right Worshipful Hibbs was one of these rare exceptions, attending all banquets in support of his Grand Master. To express his appreciation, Most Wor- shipful Trump visited Madison on Nov. 24 and after enjoying a delicious dinner, which was also provided by Right Worshipful Hibbs and his lovely wife Alli, the 2006 Grand Master surprised his District Deputy Grand Master with a very high Masonic Honor. Right Wor- shipful Hibbs was bestowed the honor of be- ing named Grand Representative. Grand Representative is an office that can only be held by one brother in the state and may be held for many years, so the honor is bestowed infrequently. The Grand Represen- tative symbolically serves as -ambassador to the Grand Lodge of another country. In Right Worshipful Hibbs' case, that foreign power is Slovenia. The country, while specific, is not so important as the honor itself, which Right Worshipful Hibbs accepted graciously. His emotion was evident as he thanked Most Wor- shipful Trump, while the lodge applauded loudly for their friend and good brother. Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@ greenepublishing.com. Charmettes To Host Victory Celebration At Damascus M.B. Church fREE DOORPRIZE DRAWING - FOR A RANDALLKNIFE, SUNDAY 4 PM niu010 ISDmilueO y Lorraine J. urown The Charmettes will host a victory celebration for Pres.ident-elect Barack Obama. Pictured, front row, left to right: Kaytrena Joseph, Annie Jo Martin, Emily Dickey (Charmettes President), Sheila Thompkins, and Lorraine J. Brown. Back row, left to right: Jacqueline Thompson and Shirley Barfield. (Inset: Carrie Washington.) By Jacob Bembry Greene Publisfting, Inc. The Madison County Chapter of the Charmettes will host a victory celebration at Damascus Mission- ary Baptist Church for President- elect Barack Obama on Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Freddie Glenn, pastor of Mt. Nebo A.M.E. contact Charmette Lorraine J. Church. Brown, Chairperson at (850) 973- Everyone is invited to go out 4857 or (850) 673-1445. Any other. .and share this historical celebra- Charmette can also be contacted. tion recognized President-Elect Emily Dickey is the president of Qbama, the first African-American the Charmettes. elected to the highest office in the Rev. David Delaughter is the pas- land. tor of Damascus Missionary Baptist For more information, please Church. SCHOELLES & AS S O'C I AT E S , I N C Please join us for a CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Friday, Dec. 12th from 9am to 6pm "Catching up with current clients and welcoming new ones." * Refreshments & Door Prizes * Ask Pam &'get answers! * Personalized tax organizers 439 SW Range Avenue, Madison FL - 850-973-4353 Owens Propane, Inc. "Service With A Smile" 208 West Screven St. * Quitman, GA 31643 Toll Free: 1-866-382-2484 Past 2 Years Never Over $3 per Gal. * STILL 2.79 PER GALLON- (Home Heating Fuel) * (Propane) - 24 HOUR SERVICE * FREE TANK SETS NOW SERVING ALL of Madison County & North Florida FAIRGROUNDS] DEC. 13T" & 14T1 Tallahassee. 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No Matter How Sitly vYucn7a listy r,-i - cleaners' We Specialize in thbe Clealnmiing & HleirlDoomting of Bridal Gowrnts - ..2 Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. :00 p.m - Salurday 7:30 -Non . . __ 229-263-4149 We Bake S.ddig .Ces Weddings have a long history, which, over the years, have spawned a long list of traditions. We have the wedding party, bachelor party, ring, bouquet, best man, bridesmaids and, oh yes. the honeymoon. There are probably more traditions involved with planning a wedding than any other event we will attend in our lives. Some are very touching, and yet, oth- ers seem extremely silly Tying shoes to the bumper of a car? Where did that come from? Well as a matter of fact, at one time, the bride's shoes were seen as a sign of authority and possession. After the wedding, the father of the bride would take her shoes and hand them over to her new husband. The husband would then tap her on the head to show her that he was now the boss. Most ladies could probably explain why this practice never caught on. Instead, the tradition changed to tying shoes (his and hers) to the bumper of the car. Relatedly, the honking of the horn came about because people believed the ringing of bells and exploding of firecrackers kept the evil spirits away from the open carriages the brides would travel ih. For the gentlemen, there is the bachelor party, which was started in the 15th century among military men. The comrades of the groom would get together and provide him with a sendoff in the form of a feast with lots of toasting. Of course, as with most traditions, the bachelor party has also changed to become, shall we say, more entertaining. In the beginning, weddings were actually pretty simple events. The only requirement for a wedding was for the bride and groom to "consent" to taking each other as spouse. Throughout the years, other things were added to liven things up a bit, not to mention make some local merchants wealthy in the process. So what started out very simple now includes special garments, invitations, cakes, gifts, rings, veils, bouquets, and much, much more. Well you better get started. There's a lot to do. You have plans to make, designs to se- lect, money to spend and spend and spend. /0 it c61tC tbw * .0 k. ' i. ' . .' "= 38- 330-2488 - Store t(,,s / Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 9A YOUR LOCAL T~~~~/~ I~illifL_ $otthern BUILDERS SUPPLY SPECIALZt INw O wALY , pwoDucrs, SALES AND SERVICE Bell Mobile Home Transport & Setup Relevel. TIe*Downs Permits Call For, Free Estimates 850A.-3372 Rick Lewis Contractors Sales Representative North Florida Area 1301 Madison Hwy. P.O. 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US 90 * Madison, FL Beside Clover Farm mm stil Full Service Internet Provider * Computer Repair Wide Area Networking (850) 973.8855 883 Hwy. 90 West* Madison, FL between Pizza Hut & Brenda's Styles 17856 Hwy 129 S.' MeAlpin, FL 32062 Ro Cram, Jr. * ,(3 Se388 iM Repeative. 1 :I'ilii. Tire & ii Center Owners: Daryl & Liee Anne Hall 'I I slII' 10A * Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Celebrate With Us At The I 23rd Annual Greenville Country Christmas Set for Friday And Saturday Join the community of Greenville in celebrating the 23rd annual Greenville Country Christmas on Dec. 12-13. On Friday, at 5 p.m., there will be a bake-off contest held at the Senior Citizen's Center in Greenville. Following the bake-off, attendees are invited to walk over to Haffye Hays Park gazebo and enjoy an evening full of entertain- ment hosted by the First Baptist Church of Greenville. There will be a, live nativity, community caroling and a tree-I ing ceremony. To v things up, homemade freshments, will be se at the Senior Citizen's ter. On Satur-day the will start at 9 a.m. with opening ceremony hel Haffye Hays Park. TI who wish to beat the cr will have the opportu to enjoy arts and craf the park before the p'a starts at 11 a.m. Annou ments will start after parade back at the t gazebo, and a day of ei tainment for the whole The Students& Staff of Greenville Elementary School Welcome You To The SBen Stewart,. i. X [' Newly Elec ed Sheriff, Wishes Everyone In Greenville SVery /erry . Coutfry Christfmas!. We Wish ou Y o A Merry Christmasn Tim SanderS Clerk of the Circuit Court Madison County, Florida Wl, onu Brugsta Full Prescription Service SDanny Jackson, R.Ph. 1308 SW Grand St., Greenville, Florida #948-3011 ight- ily will follow. There will wrap also be a chance to meet e re- Santa Claus in the park. 7� 25, / rved The Greenville Cen- Woman's Club will be hav- ing a raffle at their booth i 4 day for hand-crafted ladies h the hand-bags and Raggedy Id at Ann and Andy dolls. Schedule of Events hose At 6 p.m., there will be *owd a Greenville High School Friday, December 12 mity reunion for all classes held ts at at the Greenville Baptist rade Church fellowship hall on Bake-Off Contest Judging.............................................900 p.m. mce- S. Grand St. Senior Citizens Center the Greenville Country Community Caroling and Live Nativity Scene ... 6:45 p.m. own Christmas would like to Community Caroling and Live Nativity Scene.......6:45 p.m. nter- thank the following spon- Haffye Hays Park at the Gazebo fam- sors for helping purchase Tree Lighting Ceremony............................................6:55 p.m. the banner recognizing i Country Christmas which Refreshments at the Senior Citizens Center................ 7:00 p.m. goes across Hwy. 90 in Greenville: Timberlane Saturday, December 13 Ford, Lester D. Plain & Sons, FMB, Ben Stewart . . . '.- . " (Sheriff-elect), Healthy, Arts and crafts ................................................................9:00 a.m . _ Start Coalition, Spirit of Opening Ceremony....................................................... 10:00 a.m. S Greenville, H&R Grocery, Opening prayer, National Anthem, flag salute and Store, Greenvill DFertiiz- introduction of grand marshals er and Chemical Company, Parade...... ................ ..........1.......1:00 a.m. and AOK Electric. es you Announcements ...............................................................12:30 p.m. to get in ithe* spirit of 2008 Bake-Off Contest and Gingerbread House Winners Christmas by joining in Door prize winners for a weekend full of fun- Entertainment ................................................................. 12:30-until filled events: Please come and enjoy Cake Auction........................................ ......................... 1:30,p.m . the Christmas holidays Greenville High School Reunion (all GHS classes).........6:00 p.m. There's Something for Greenville Baptist Fellowship Hall, Everyone at' Greenville Jii Country Christmas. m Christmas Confessions Holiday Traditions' Origins Explained The Christmas Tree The Christmas Tree originated in Germany in the 16th century It was common for the Germanic peo- ple to decorate fir trees, both inside and out, with roses, apples and col- ored paper. It is believed that Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, was the first to light a Christmas tree with candles. While coming home one dark, winter's night near Christ- mas, he was struck with the beauty of the starlight shining through the branches of a small fir tree outside his home. He duplicated the starlight by using candles attached to the branches of his indoor Christ- mas tree. The Christmas tree was not wide- ly used in Britain until the 19th cen- tury It was brought to America by the Pennsylvania Germans in the 1820's. Santa Claus The original Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, was born-in Turkey in the 4th century He was very pious from an early age, devoting his life to Christianity He became widely known for his generosity toward the poor. But the Romans held him in con- tempt. He was imprisoned and tor- tured. But when Constantine be- came emperor of Rome, he allowed Nicholas to go free. Nicholas is especially noted for his love of children and for his gen- erosity. He is the patron saint of sailors, Sicily, Greece, and Russia. He is also, of course, the patron saint of 'children. The Dutch kept-the legend of St. Nicholas alive. In 16th century Hol- land, Dutch children would place their wooden shoes by the hearth in hopes that they would be filled with a treat. The Dutch spelled St. Nicholas as Sint Nikolaas, which be- came corrupted to Sinterklaas, and finally, in Anglican, to Santa Claus. The famous poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas," which was later pub- lished as "The Night Before Christ- mas," is credited with creating the modern image of Santa Claus as a jolly fat man in a red suit. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 11A Join Us for r I , ' Greenville Country Christmas Bake-Off Contest Times Announced It's that time again: to bake up some of your favorite recipes of cakes, pies, candies, cookies or breads, and to enter the Greenville Country Christmas Bake-Off. All participants must have a Greenville address, and entries must be marked with name, phone number and the title of their goodies. Please submit your entry at the Senior Citizen's Building in Greenville. between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Fri- day. Dec. 12. Judging will begin at 5 p.m. For further information, please contact Elesta Pritchett at 948-7501 or Frances Norris at 948-4900. Greenville Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Show off your unique decorating abilities in the Gingerbread House Deco- rating Contest. The con- test will take place during the 23rd Annual Greenville Country Christmas. All entries must be submitted at the gazebo in Haffye Haves Park be- tween 9:30 a.m. and 12,15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. The houses may be made with traditional or non-traditional materials and should be marked on the bottom with the partic- ipant's name(s), address, phone number and age. There will be three dif- ferent, judged categories, according to the age of participant. Winners will be selected from each group. All gingerbread hous-, es should be picked up af- ter the winners have been announced, but no later than 2 p.m. Any unclaimed entries will be disposed of after 2 p.m. in an appropriate manner deemed by the event vohmteers. Country Christmas will not be re- sponsible for the loss of or damage to any entry. For further informa- tion, please contact Farm- ers and Merchants Bank at 948-2626 The Truth Aflbout Mistletoe Mistletoe and Christ- mas. What other holiday tradition brings such a smile to the faces of men and women of all ages? It wasn't always this way. For at least 3,000 years, mistletoe was gathered in midsummer and was burned as part of a Celtic ritual.' Mistletoe was consid- ered sacred by virtue of its occurrence on oak trees (a rare occurrence in Eu- rope), a sacred tree and a symbol of strength and immortality. The plant was ceremo- niously cut with a golden sickle by Celtic priests and' caught on a white cloth so as to avoid touching the ground. This ceremony co- incided with the winter. solstice and thus began the winter celebration. Mistletoe was also used to welcome the new year and to ward off evil. Mistletoe was hung over a baby's cradle to prevent theft from fairies, and it was believed that mistle- toe promoted dreams that unlocked the secrets of immortality A common medieval belief held that mistletoe was the wood used to make the crucifix. Cursed, mistletoe was no longer welcome on earth and was doomed to live as a para- site growing on trees. It was not until the 17th century that people became more open about their fondness for mistle- toe. Kissing under the mistletoe came about be- cause of the belief' that mistletoe's curative pow- ers would cure a broken heart and soothe the dif- ferences between quarrel- ing lovers. Mistletoe is primarily a tropical plant, some growing up to 30 feet tall. The mistletoe of Christ- mas tradition grows in Eu- rope and Asia, and a dwarf mistletoe, one of the world's smallest vascular ,plants, can be found in some conifers of Western North Amrica. In Ten- nessee, only one mistletoe species is common, Phoradendron leucarpum. Mistletoe is a thief. Its scientific name, Phoraden- dron means "thief of the tree" in Greek. To under- stand why, look at the life of American mistletoe. Mistletoe is semipara- sitic; that is, while it has green leaves that provide some energy, it meets many of its energy needs by sucking the life blood from its host, usually oaks, elms and poplars. The roots of the mistletoe never reach the ground. Roots enter the host tree, robbing it of necessary water and min- erals. Actually, mistletoe has developed a very spe- cialized tissue with the shape of a bell (called a haustorium). This bell- shaped structure grows into the host tree and com- bines with the living tree. Mistletoe survives by starving the host .tree, sometimes to death. For this reason, mistletoe is sometimes known as "the vampire plant." , In addition to a host tree, mistletoe needs a way to pollinate its flowers and a way to spread its seeds to the branches of trees. While insects pollinate mistletoe, spreading of the seeds is a most interesting process. In North America, birds avoid the immature fruits which are bitter, hard and contain poiso- nous compounds. Instead, they eat and disperse the mature fruits which are still hard to digest. The re- sulting unharmed seeds take root in the new host tree. Dwarf mistletoe may have the most interesting means of seed dispersal of all. The fruit seems to be explosive; the sticky seed, shaped like a small mis- sile, may travel up to 60 feet at speeds of up to 80 feet per second before sticking to a new host! After the seed lodges in the new host tree branch. it. grows into a yellowish- green plant up to three feet long. Its dense leathery oval- to lance-shaped oppo- site leaves (about two inch- es long) mask the small pale flowers that appear in compact spikes (male and female flowers are found on different plants). The plants grow slowly and generally survive as long as the host does. Every year, mistletoe is collected and used as a Christmas ornament, and every year, children and family pets become ill from the poisonous berries. We don't use mistletoe to ward,off baby thieves or to promote dreams of immortality anymore. For some reason though, kissing under the, mistletoe has survived through the ages; it proba- bly will for a long, long time, too. Have A Merry Country VeEtta L. 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"Madison County Community Bank __ ^ 301 E. Base Street ~ Downtown Madison M e m b e r f-l (850) 973-2400 FLK ({QIUi OUSrG FDIE LENDER" Wishes Our Greenville Neighbors A Great Country Christmas Celebration, "And.To All A Merry Chrisonas & A Happy New. Year " District School Board of Madison County & * - . Lou Miller S. superintendent ,Wishing you a very .Me:rry Christmas . 210 NE Duval Ave. * Madison. FL - 850.973-5022 * fax 850-973-5027 . ' ww.madison.k 12.fl.us 12A * Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 SCHOOL & EDUCATION MCHS Program Worth Investigating ,1S ihanksqivin.' unch By Laurie Smith mock trials. Students enjoy these One of the six thriving Career types of activities because they give and Technical Education programs them the opportunity to be sur- t a Madison County High School is rounded by jobs attorneys correc- criminal justice. Through this pro- gram, students get to experience what the jobs in the criminal justice field are like. Thanks to the instructor, Greg Ray, students also get hands on expe- riences like fingerprinting and tional officers ,and police officers might experience. Madison County High School se- niors, Ashley Malone and Alexis Pe- terson, who are working on becom- ing program completers, have this to say about the class: Photo Submitted Jameson Thompson inspects a "clue" during a hands-on activity.Thomp;- son is one student in the criminal justice program at Madison County High. E a Is Great Gobbles Of Fun By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving came a few days early to Lee Ele- mentary School, as hundreds of students, parents and friends gathered to gobble up a delicious plate of holiday dinner on November 20. Students deco- rated tables with Thanksgiving themes that each crafted just for the occasion, including outside ta- bles complete with turkeys, woven placemats and fall leaves of every color. Each year, the LES cafeteria is packed with these Thanksgiving well-wishers. In fact, the line was literally out the door and down the sidewalk with' diners waiting to enjoy the scrumptious din- ner complete with a serving of ole' Tom and all-the classic fixings. Principal Jack McClellan warmly welcomed students and guests as they entered the cafeteria, while lunch staff and faculty kicked stepped up to serve the packed house. In the end, all were well fed, with each guest taking time to hug his or her child, as well as a neighbor or two. Debra Salls' third graders graciously hosted this reporter to the finest table setting, as Jo Ann Kuhl and other organizers made sure that all were comfortably accommodated. The faculty and staff of LES wished the com- munity "Happy Thanksgiving!" reminding all to be safe and blessed throughout the holiday season. Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@ greenepublishing.com. Laurie Smith: What is your fa- vorite part about the Criminal Jus- tice program? Alexis Peterson: In the Criminal Justice Program I have especially enjoyed learning the different ele- ments of. the constitution. Ashley Malone: The program gives you an inside look at what it takes to be a police officer, correc- tional officer, or to be in the. court system. LS: Has this class helped you in preparing for the future? AP: Through this class, JI have found what I would like to do, and I have learned about what it takes to do this job. AM: Although I don't want to be- come anything in this field, the pro- gram has taught me about the law and court procedures: LS: What are you planning to be your future occupations? AP: I would like to be an attor- ney AM: I am planning to major in business management. LS: What kind of material have you covered in the program that you found interesting or helpful? AP: Definitely court cases. I have, become more aware of the steps of the court system, and the positions you can hold. . AM: I agree with Alexis; the mock court cases have been ex- tremely informative, as well as in- sightful. Though there are currently no articulation agreements for this pro- gram, they are being discussed and negotiated with North Florida Com- munity College. Through the class, students learn information valuable to every- one. Most importantly, this program offers a head start for any student who someday hopes to become a cor- rectional officer, police officer or law student. Key Club Sponsors UNICEF Fundraiser By Michael Curtis. Greene Publishing, Inc. . With the approval of school adminis- tration, the Madison County Highl School Key Club began a school-side campaign to create awareness and collect donations for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, and run- ning through Friday, Oct. 31, the "Coins For Kids" campaign was launched be- tween first period classrooms at the high school. A Key Clubber visited each class daily to collect donations. In the end., over $400 was collected, which well exceeded expectation. In fact, it was the largest amount the Key Club has ever raised. The Key Club was both grateful and proud to receive such incredible support for such a worthwhile cause, extending Test - FREE Tank Rental- FREE TOTAL- $10995 S- - - '. :, i., L -. -, - " .. ." - . Call Our Office For Details _,_-....1I 67 5 H ., 1 4 South Madison. FL -'- -- 850-973-2256 1-888-517-3604 thanks to the entire school for their ef- fort. , The Club also sold "Boo Grams," which were small bags of candy that sold for $1: each to students throughout the week of Halloween. The candy was do- nated by local businesses and delivered during lunch, totaling over $150 by the time the program concluded. Key Club is a service leadership orga- nization for high school students, operat- ing under school sponsorship and draw- ing its membership from the student body Jointly sponsored by the Kiwanis Club organization, which is the where Key Club originated, the MCHS Key Club falls under the Madison Kiwanis Club, which is comprised of leading Madison County business and governmental pro- fessionals that meet weekly for lunch at the Extension Office. Key Club objectives include the de- velopment of initiative, leadership abili- ty, and, good citizenship practices. It ex- ists as a student-led organization on the club level, the district level and at the in- ternational level. This structure pro- vides extensive service and leadership development programs, as well as the op- portunity for teenagers to relate to their peers around the world. Madison High School Key Club Presi- dent JaRod Anderson was extremely grateful for all donations and proud of the efforts of Key Club members in both fundraisers. "For this to be our first project for the year, we had great results. This was the largest amount ever col- lected by our Key Club. I'm so proud of my school and the community who helped make this campaign a success. I'm also grateful to my fellow Key Club- bers who worked very diligently through- out the last two weeks. This is just the start of an exciting year for Key Club. Also, it's not to late to join the club. Dues are only $15, and membership is open too all students at the high school." Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@greenepublishing.com. Photo submitted by JaRod Anderson MCHS Key Club President JaRod An- derson thanks Katherine Hales' first peri- od class for their leading donations to the UNICEF fundraiser. g/A Daylight Salon and Spa Gift certificate is the perfect gift for anyone on your Christmas ift list. ecieve 10% off of the services hen purchasing our Spa Package. We at Daylight Salon and Spa would like to wish everyone a blessed holiday season. (850) 973-8998 178 SW Range Ave., Madison, FL 32340 LIVE OAK GAS', 50 Gallons of Gas- $109.95 . Tank Delivery - FREE Hook UD- FREE Greene Publishing. Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, November 20, 2008 Third grader, Jacob Curtis (left), enjoys Thanks- giving lunch at LES on Nov. 20 with friend and class- mate, Drew Annette. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com SPORTS Madison County Carrier * 13A B B A B * p. 0 H A' A , * A,* By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. Following the 21-7 loss to- Bolles Friday night, a Cowboy father, Troy Pick- les, referring to a com- ment he heard after the game, summed it up best: "The Cowboys didn't lose tonight to Bolles. The Cow- boys lost last week to Pen- sacola Catholic.". This passionate com- ment referred to the in- juries Madison County sustained during Round 2 of the State 2A Football semi-finals held a week prior, including a season- ending knee injury to Corey Akins and an ankle injury bad enough to side- line Chris Thompson for most of Friday night. The finale to this injury- plagued playoff came with the gut-wrenching image of defensive standout Josh Arnold being rolled away by stretcher just as Bolles began their fourth quarter run to victory. In spite of the injuries, the 2007 2A Champion Cowboys took the field ready for a hard battle, which is exactly what they got. Both teams remained focused on the ground game, with MarterRius McDaniel, who was later named Offensive Player of the Week, and Jordan Johnson, carrying the ball in place of the injured aristocracy that led the Cowboys to an undefeated season coming into the game. In the end though, the gap was simply to too wide to bridge. " .The Cowboys and the Bulldogs exchanged late interceptions, which Bolles converted into a long rushing touchdown that put things out of reach. True to form all season though, dedicated boosters, fans and family began shouting "Cowboys, Cowboys!" as the clock ticked down, giving. the maroon and silver a much- Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, Decemberr 5, 2008 The Cowboy offense still explodes off the, snap, just M CM H ds CoawkmIn as it has all season. IMCMH Feeds U OWWom deserved standing ovation as they did. After the Cowboys walked the la.st procession congratulating :Bolles, the field cleared to end zone gatherings except for one lone warrior wvho simply couldn't leave the battle behind. Brok)en-hearted from his inability to over- come his aiakle injury, 'Thompson s.it on the 50- yard-line, he ad in hands, temporarily . inconsolable by both coar hes and fami- Before Big Game Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo by Michael Curtis, December 5, 20 Cowboy players and cheerleaders sit down in support of their fallen soldier, Jos Arnold, who was taken away by stretcher during the semi-final playoff game again Bolles on Dec. 5 at Boot Hill. To Madison County, From Coach Frankie Carroi 01 sl ly, Those who deserve praise are far too many to name. Am ong the players, Jacobbi 1 IcDaniel, Chad Mitchell ':and Quanta "the Missile" Barfield are just a few. Tb iere was also Don- teris Haggins, who was name Defensive Player of the Week and certainly a 8 shout cO t to-Kelvin Single- i tary ',w would be appropriate t for hi s commitment until the l.a t whistle blew. .A among the coaches, Micli'ael Coe and Rod Will!ams, heading up the offeiase and defense re- r spec livelyy, directed with stre. ngth and strategy all sea son, not to mention the entire Carroll family Of co' urse, no kudos would be co inplete without one ex- tie nded embrace for Head C coach 'Frankie Carroll .'gom the entire Cowboy c community that recognize hIis love and dedication for 4the sport, the county, and every young man fortu- nate enough to call him- self a Cowboy. Michael Curtis can be reached at mnichaeIl.': greenepublishing.com. Greene Publishing, Inc. Pholo By Michael Curtis. December 5, 2008 Madison County Memorial Hospital staff took an afternoon to feed the Cowboys before their playoff game against Bolles. Pictured left to right: Aubrey Jones, Tammy Stevens, Cindy Burnett, David Aber- cromble and Vicki Howerton. By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. Leadership .of the Madison County Memorial Hospital showed their Cowboy pride Friday after- noon. when they sponsored and served dinner to players and coaches prior to the semi-final playoff game against Bolles held on Dec. 6 at Boot Hill. The hospital has sponsored a variety of com- munity gatherings recently, including Veterans Day, the Great American Smokeout, and an impres- sive gathering at Four Freedoms Park to honor Dr. Johnson Bibb. The meal consisted of a delicious Salisbury steak. mashed potatoes and green beans, which all enjoyed. The high school cafeteria was very quiet, however, as the Cowboys went through the game- day routine that led to an undefeated regular sea- son. The meal and support of the Cowboy communi- ty wasn't enough to overcome the vast number of injuries Madison County sustained over the play- offs, although the boys from Boot Hill demonstrated why they were the Florida 2A State Champions and will likely be again. Michael Curtis can be reached michael@greene publishing.com. 5Hi1 MjHOOIL hreiin DiFBMAI 'Florida's 2007 Class 2A Football State Champions" Dear Madison County, I would first like to thank all those involved in the success of the Madison County High School Football team. There are several I would like to mention and please forgive me if I inadvertently leave anyone out. A special thank you goes . out to the coaches and their families for the time and effort they contribute to the team. Your dedication, hard work and perseverance are greatly appreciated and there are hardly words that can describe what each of you has meant to this team. Allow me not to forget those that are behind the scenes and are a very important part of our success. Those people are the statisticians, chain crew, video crews, radio commentators and the Voice of the Cowboys. I would also like thank Mrs. Lou Miller, Superintendent of Schools, Members of the Madison County School Board, Madison County High School Administration, and fellow faculty and staff for their continued support of our program. Finally, I thank you, the loyal Cowboy fans, businesses, churches, and clubs in the community who graciously contribute their time and resources in support of the team. On a different note, allow me to remind everyone that comments directed to specifically offend any coach or player will not be permitted nor will it be tolerated. This type of action will result in being banned from attending any athletic sporting events. If a serious issue regarding the safety and/or successfulness of the team needs to be discussed, please contact me and a meeting time can be arranged. Thank you again for all your support and thank you in advance for your cooperation. 'rankie Carroll Madison County High School Head Football Coach/ AthleticDirector 2649 WEST US HIGHWAY 0 * MADISON FL 32340 * 850-978-5061 EXT 302 * FAX 850-973-50 6.7 SSHELBY'S RESTAURANT S"Home Cookin-" Opening Tuesday December 16, 2008 Hours: Monday - Sunday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm After New Years, Opening Nightly Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Supper Banquet Facilities & Catering Monday - Sunday * Business Meetings (Luncheons & Dinners) * * Wedding Receptions * Anniversary Parties * Birthday Parties * * Bridal Showers * Baby Showers * All Special Occasions * (Bartending Services Available) 140 NE Yellow Pine Avenue * Madison, FL 32340 (850) 973-2414 * Shelby Richards, Owner or i*rMP ARM? MoTnpord M q . MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMA 14A * Madison County Carrier www.greenepublishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 HEALTH & NUTRITION ,4 Lc,/7#,5ep By Tyrra B Meserve Greene Publishing, Inc. Naturally, people are drawn to those who are happy The saying may go that misery loves company but nev- er does that company stay long. It is a smiling face that wins the most hearts and, as it may turn out, the most heart health. Of course, it is immediately obvious how more at- tractive a smile is than a.frown. What may not be as ap- parent are the effects that a smile has on the inside. An. L.~ Question: My teenage daughter has the whitest teeth and she used those strips to bleach. Will they work for me? Answer: I tell everyone that asks to try the "'over the counter" whitening if you want to. You probably already know there are many choices in "over the counfiter": whitening products. It seems like every toothpaste and mouthwash have whitening formulas. The stores are full of paint on bleaches, one size fits all trays, and even light boutiques in some stores. What you may not know is the easiest patients to bleach are 14 year old girls who just got their braces off. For teenage girls, with very straight teeth, the strips are ideal. For the rest of us we may need something that is a bit more effective. What you may not know is the secret to successful bleaching is time. Research tells us the most noticeable and dazzling results come from keeping the bleach on the teeth for a few hours each day until the total bleaching time is 120 hours.. ,This is where dentist fabricated trays do a far. superior, job to "over the, counter" products... No Time To See A " Doctor? 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This chemical cocktail hits the bloodstream with such a force that it is nearly impossible to remain down- trodden and weepy The body sends the message that all is well, improving the immune system and allowing the brain to relax. In addition to that, smiling people appear more con- fident, promoting more positive social contact by mak- ing them more approachable. A simple test for this is to wear a smile at appointments and meetings, while not- ing how much more contact is made as a result. The muscles used for smiling lift the face, making one ap- pear younger and more attractive. A surgery, free facelift, smiling through the day will not only make a person look younger, but feel better as well. So, next time the blues start to creep in, try thinking of something that brings a smile. "Life is good!" the smile tells the brain and where the mind goes, the body will follow. Smiling may just be a direct route to a younger, healthy heart and a quick way to pick up pals that can help keep more smiles coming along the way Staff writer Tyrra B Meserve can be reached at tyrra@greenepublishing.com. "The .Amierican Heart Association hasn't specifical- ly stated thaif being happy can reduce the .incidence of heart disease,," stated Emily Wingate Read, Communi- NU r 1$ J -n t iO m "i cations Director for the American Heart Association, I 4 Greater Southeast Affiliate. "We all know that there are many factors that play a role in the development of the Are Hoe disease. However, there is some interesting information "We Are Home When ou Need Us available ori what some may consider an antonym for happiness - stress." |MADISON NURSING CENTER And nothiinig combats stress like a hearty smile. 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"There truly is some- thing for everyone at Vic- torian Christmas," said Fe- licia Brannen, special events and auditorium co- ordinator for Main Street. "It's a way for people to escape their busy to-do lists and just enjoy Christ- mas with their communi- ty." Photos Supplied mas! Now a Thomasville Christmas tradition, Vic- torian Christmas is a time for the community to re- vert back to the Victorian era, during which Thomasville was known as the "Winter Resort of the South." This year's festival will take place Thursday and Friday, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Downtown Thomas-ville "If you have never ex- perienced the magic of Victorian Christmas, we invite you to take part in this truly enchanting evening," said Karen Smith, director of Down- town Thomasville and Tourism. "It's a wonderful opportunity for the com- munity, to gather in the spirit of Christmas and commemorate. Thomas- ville's history." . The two nights will fill the streets with tantaliz- ing scents, sounds and sights. Hear the soft sounds of strolling cos- tumed carolers as you en- joy horse-drawn carriage rides along the brick- paved streets. Or, experience the sight of a live nativity scene reenacting the Christmas Story and lis- ten as local choirs perform throughout the event. For delicious treats and unique gifts, stroll through the Christmas Village filled with Victori- an-style crafts and deli- cious baked goods. Chil- dren can complete the evening with a visit from St. Nick and share with him their Christmas wish- es! "There truly is some- thing for everyone at Vic- torian Christmas," said Felicia Brannen, special events and auditorium co- ordinator for Main Street. "It's a way for people to es- cape their busy to-do lists and just enjoy Christmas with their community" Hosted as a gift to the community by the Down- town Thomasville mer- chants, Victorian Christ- mas offers people an op- portunity to celebrate the Christmas season as well as get a little extra Christ- mas shopping accom- plished. The shops will be open during the festivities and all will be filled with the perfect gift for that special someone on your list."' Don't miss this festive event, sure to get you and your family in the Christ- mas spirit. For more infor- mation oni Victorian Christmas, please call the Main Street office at (229) 227-7020 or visit www.- downtownthomasville .com. 12 MONTHS SITEREST FlEE 25% off all Stanley Furniture in-stock 25 off accessories Make someone happy this Christmas with a New Recliner. Many items available for immediate delivery including bedroom, living room, dining room &family room sets. W1 off Storewide *Eu T ME.ihaaMl shdeam Aj Ay n..w tOstie..i�aitoiC. l^A Why get just a part when you can get it all? When you get your news from other sources, it's only part of the \\hole picture. We know you want 0 it all in one convenient place and we've committed ourselves to serving as your complete guide to local news, weather, sports. entertainment and m. ore. No onie else cani give you what you wan't- all of the news! SThe Madison County Carrier & Enterprise Recorder 1695 Hwy. 53 South * P.O. Drawer 772 * Madison, FL 32341 * 850-973-4141 from Greene Publishing, Inc. Hanukkah (Hebrew: njian, alt. Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemo- rating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BC. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev ac- cording to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late No- vember to late December on the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the Menorah or Hanukiah, one light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. An extra light called a shamash (Hebrew: "guard" or "servant"), is also lit each night, and is given a distinct location, usually high- er or lower than the others. The purpose of the extra light is to adhere to the prohibition, specified in the Talmud (Tracate Shab- bat 21b-23a), against using the Hanukkah lights for anything other than publicizing and meditating on the Hanukkah story. (The shamash is used to light the other lights.) } 16A* Madison County Carrier Gweenville Pointe. Apartments 1, 2 & 3 BR HC & non-HC accessible apts. Rental assistance may be available. HUD vouchers accepted. Call 850-948-3056. TDD/TTY 711.192 NW Greenville Pointe Trail, Greenville, FL 32331. Equal Housing Opportunity iouthem lillas of M^adison apartments Rental assistance may be available. HUD vouchers accepted. 1, 2, & 3 BR HC & non-HC accessible apts. Call 850-973-8582, TDD/TTY 711. 315 SW Lawson Circle, Madison, FL 32340. Equal Housing Opportunity Cambridge Manor Apartments designed for Senior's and Disabled. 1BR ($409.) 2BR ($435.) Subsidy available at times. HUD vouchers accepted Call 850-973-3786 - TTY Acs 711. 404 SW Sumatra Rd, Madison This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Madison Heights Apartments 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom apts. Section 8 Housing designed for low income families 150 SW Burngardner Dr. Madison, FL Phone 850-973-4290 TDD 1-800-545-1833 ext. 485 Equal Housing Opportunity House for Rent in Greenville, FL (located near elementary school). All Electric, Newly remodeled 3 bedrooms, 1 bath $600/mo. 1st & security deposit. Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted Call 850-973-7349 or 617-4 37-1905 RTN HOME FOR RENT Restored 3 BR Home, CH & Air. Oak floors, large storage, 1335 Sq Ft Yard Maint. included. Adult family only, no pets, $800 rent and deposit. Credit check. 432 NE Horry Ave. Madison. Call George 973-8583, 557-0994 10/17- RTN For Rent in Lee, FL M.H. 3 B/R 2 Bath 2 B/R 1 Bath 4 B/R 2 Bath 850-973-4606 850-673-9564 11/28-12/19 Furnished, quiet one BR house 395.00 mo plus Security Deposit Plus 100.00 Electric 973-4030 rtn cc Free Wellness Consultations $100 - $250 value yours free. Personal Wellness Coach will help you personalize a nutrition program. Helps control hunger, hassle-free and affordable. Free Body analysis 12/10,12/12 cc Beagle Mixed Puppies Free to good home, 8 weeks old 971-2757 12/10-12/19 BAND SAWMILL CALL 850-973-4004. IF NO ANSWER, PLEASE LEAVE NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE MILL. RTNI Downtown Office/ Retail space for rent. 700 to 1,400 Sql ft. 567-1523 10/22-RTN FOR RENT Office Building across street from Post Oflice, Courthouse, and ('OiII'liiit! Annex. (Old Enterprise Recorder Office); III SE Shelby St. Madison Newly renovated back to the 1920's era Call 973-4141 RTN www.greenepiablishing.com Wednesday, December 10, 2008 FOR CRiEN fR MvLatn di PJMO ILEiH DSLP f i AtEDYD SAlLE t FOR SALE / OWNER FINANCING ALL LAND BELOW IS HIGH AND DRY 5 acres Lee, North of Hwy 6, Cayenne Rd., rolling hills, restrictions, $39,995 $5,000 down, $325/mo 10 acres Beulah Meadows Rd, DWMH and houses allowed, $49,500,, $5,000 down $459/mo 10 acres Old Blue Springs Rd. access, DWMH and houses al- lowed, $49,500, $5,000 down, $459/mo 14.8 acres Madison, North of Hwy 6, Cactus Rd., restrictions $73,950 ($5,000 / Ac) 25 Acres on Hwy 90, Lee, $112,500 ($4,500/ac) Larger tracts available Call Chip Beggs 850-973-4116 RTN 1/2 ACRE IN THE COUNTRY, MADISON COUNTY $5,000 850-869-0916 RTN/TO ner: cres. 2005. d with k-up. ed dison House for sale by ow 2BR 1 Bath on 2.02 a Newly remodeled in 2 Additional storage shed washer & dryer hool Appliances include $65,000 Firm 2 miles North of Mad city limits 850-509-7084 or 850-973-6979 Vacant Land Parcel #5 Rolling H Plantation, Madison, 13.57 Acres Vacant L Price $89,000 or make Call (850) 402-801 Realtors Welcome 12 CHERRY LAKE Newly remodeled 3 BR Cherry Lake Home. This Cypress home has new 1 with stainless steel appl new wood floors and ne rooms. Has a garage and cottage on this 8/10 of a lot. $144,800. 850-929 1 Bring offers 1 I * Commercial/Industrial Property with state highway frontage 23 acres, Corner lots; Fronts both Harvey Greene Dr. and Highway 53 South. Natural gas line, 8 inch water main, access to city utilities, fire hydrant, and service from two power companies. Property has easy access to 1-10, via SR 53 & SR 14. Will build to suit tenant. Call Tommy Greene 850-973-4141 Dunn's Lawn Mower Repair WELDING New & Used Parts 850-973-4723 2089 NE State Road 6 Madison, FL 32340 ANYTHING LEFT OVER 30 DAYS WILL BE SOLD rtn For Sale 1989 Chev. Caprice Classic $1,950. 00 Call 850-929-4794 or 850-673-1148 12/3-12/12 pd Lay A Way for Christmas Scooters and 4 wheelers JUST SCOOTERS 221 N. Greenville 850-242-9342 or 850-948-2788 Ask for Bob RTN I build decks, sheds, exterior carpentry work Call 850-242-9342 ask for Bob HOME BUYERS.. GUARAN- TEED FINANCING THRU B.O.T.!! PROGRAM 386-719-0044 WE PAY CASH .....FOR YOUR USED MOBILE HOMES 1980 OR NEWER. LYNN SWEAT 386-365-5129 FOR SALE 2.68 ACRES BETWEEN LAKE CITY AND LIVE OAK CAN POSSIBLY BE ZONED COMMERCIAL MAKE OFFER 386-365-5129 LYNN SWEAT FIRST TIME HOME BUYER $7,500.00 CASH IN YOUR POCKET CALL DAVID FOR DETAILS 386-719-0044 MUST SELL 5 BR HOME $49,900.00 CALL 386-288-4560 LOW CREDIT SCORES??? I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU BUY A HOME. 386-288-4560 NEW 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH READY TO MOVE IN. CALL 386-288-4560 HOME ONLY LOANS No mortgage on your land. Put Home on your land, family land, state land or rental lot. Singlewides start at $350.00 month and Doublewides at $440.00. EVERYTHING INCLUDED NO HIDDEN CHARGES CINDY 386-365-5370 ZERO DOWN LAND HOME PACKAGES Singlewide your land $340.00 12/3-1/2 P&I per mo, Doublewide your land $422.00 P&I per mo. Sin- glewide & $30,000.00 for land ills $520.00 P&I per mo. or Dou- , FL blewide with $30,000.00 for land ,and $602.00 P&I per mo. Our land offer your land or buy land. I special- L5 ize in credit challenged cus- e tomers. Applications over the 2/3-12/26 phone, credit decision next busi- ness day. Let me help make your new home dream come true. 2 Bath Trades welcome. 1800 s/f Cindy 386-365-5370 kitchen iances, w bath I a small in acre BEST CASH DEALS ON MOBILE HOMES. NO ONE BEATS MY PRICES 386-719-0044 9-4991 SINGLE WIDE 14X70 2BR/ 2 BATH EXCELLENT SHAPE 12/10-1/9 NEED CHAS, PRICED TO I- SELL CALL MIKE AT S386-623-4218 MODULAR HOME FOR SALE IN TOWN SAVE $20,000.00 TURN KEY DEAL OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER IT MUST GO CALL MIKE AT 386-623-4218 BRAND SPANKING NEW 2009 5 BEDROOM 3 BATH 2004 Sq Ft $594.31 PER MO. SELLER PAYS $3,500 TOWARD CLOSING COST CALL MIKE 386-623-4218 PRICE REDUCED! SPACIOUS MFG HOME WITH 4 BED- ROOMS, 3 BATH, BONUS ROOM WITH LOTS OF WIN- DOWS. DISCONTINUED FLOORPLAN. FOR MORE INFO CALL SARAH 386-288-0964 BECOME A HOMEOWNER FOR THE SAME MONTHLY PAYMENTS YOU ARE THROWING AWAY ON RENT. CALL SARAH FOR MORE , INFO 386-288-0964 NEED MORE SPACE FOR A GROWING FAMILY? 2001, 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH TRADE- IN. EXCELLENT CONDITION. FOR MORE INFO CALL SARAH 386-288-0964 Jie ty11 o ivtiam ucl a so oIv ce pa IrtmentiLs accepung applications i Police Officer. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for employment: * Applicants must be at least 19 years old. * Must hold a current law enforcement officer certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission at time of employment. * Must have a valid Florida Drivers License with no poor driving record. * Applicants must be of good moral character as demonstrated by background, polygraph and psychological examinations. * Applicants must pass both an oral, written and physical examinations to be considered for employment. * Applicants must pass a physical abilities test. Applications and selection criteria may be picked up at the Madison Police Department, 310 W. Rutledge Street, Madison Florida 32340 or by calling (850) 973-5077, or at the police department website at www.madisonfl.govoffice2.com. Applications may be found at the police department webpage. Applications received will be kept in active status for a period of six months, at which time applications are placed considered inactive. It is each applicant's responsibility to keep their application up to date and active to be considered for employment, as openings occur. The police department accepts and receives applications on a continuous basis and chooses qualified employees based on active applications currently on file. The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes veteran's preference, and is a drug free work place. 12/3-12/12 I WAT Step #1: Get Your. GED * FREE Prep Classes * Day or Night * Flexible Schedule 973-9440 NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE >9-73. E w . ad.44. c . 1 rrEZ411 oriade ESTATE SALE 521 NE Cherry Lake Circle 7th house on left. Look for signs All Day Friday Saturday & Sunday, December 12-14 Everything must go! 850-929-2173 12/10,12/12 MOVING SALE Saturday, December 13, Baby items, children's toys, coffee table, Dinette table and chairs, Oak China Cabinet 8:00- 1:00 346 SW Macon St. 12/10,12/12 AFFORDABLE ROOFING Shingle * Metal * Flat * Tile Residential * Cbmmercial Licensed & Insured CCC1327943 FREE ESTIMATES Full Service Roofing Contractor FL: 386-938-2001 GA: 229-630-8913 MOVING SALE Computer desk, Futon bed, Sofa Set in Black Suede. Lots of House-hold items. Sat. & Sun. December 13 & 14 9:00 AM -3:00 PM 160 NE Carter Ct. Madison 12/10,12/12 f Get Your Paper Delivered! Subscribe Today! Call 973-4141 3',. ANTsy to sell those old items you have just lying around the house? Sell Them In The Classifieds 850-973-4141 q I o R CI^ aIsT, I Wednesday, December 10, 2008 www.greenepublishing.com Madison County Carrier * 17A LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MADISON, COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARILYN KIAUPA FILE NUMBER: 2008-78-CP DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administrators of the estate of Marilyn M. Kiaupa, whose date of death was' December 14, 2007, is pending in the Circuit Court for Madison County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is Madison County Courthouse, Post Office Box 237, Madison, FL 32341-0237. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a.copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estates, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDANT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.- 12/03/08.12/10/08 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority will hold a special meeting, December 18, 2008 in the Regency Room of the Ramada Inn North, 2900 North Monroe St, Tallahassee, Florida. Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. E.S.T. The meeting will be open to the public., 12/03/08. 12/10/08 'IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2008-112-CP IN RE: ESTATE OF DORIS B. RAINES a/k/a Doris Browning Raines Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DORIS B. RA.INES. deceased, whose date of death was October 9, 2008; is pending in the Circuit Court for Madison County, Flori- da, Probate Division; File Number 2008-112-CP; the names and addresses of the per- sonal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below., All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or uinliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWI STANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIMS FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF . DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS December 3,2008. 1I 20308. 12/10/08. 1 , . MvMcWilliams Notice Under the authority of the Self-Service Facility Act, Section 83.805, the following prop- erty has been seized for nonpayment of rent: Vondella Brown - Unit 7 - Household items Alonzo Wilkerson - Unit 21 - Household items Sheena Williams - Unit 33 - Household items The property will be sold at a public sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at the McWilliams Realty Mini-Storage, Hwy. 14 South. For further information, call 850-973-8614. i2/10/08.12/12/08.12/17/08. 12/19/08 SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following ap- plicatiori for permit was received on December 3, 2008: Northeast Myrrh Street, Madison County Coordinator, PO Box 539, Madison, FL 32341, has submitted an application for an Environmental Resource Permit Number 08- 0377, for a total project area of 17.3 acres, with 5.41 acres of impervious area. The project is located in Township 1 South, Range 11 East, Sections 11, 14 & 15 in Madi- son County. Interested persons may comment upon, the application or submit a written request for a staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the application by writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District, Attn: Resource Management, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 21 days from the date of publication. No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings. Substan- tially affected persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing, pursuant to Ti- tle 28, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request after reviewing the staff report. 12a10/08 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Madison County Housing Partnership Administrators will hold a public hear- ing on December 17,2008 at 3:00 pin. to receive comment on the affordable Housing In- centives. The PublicHearing is being held at the Suwannee River Economic Council in MadisonCounty located at 645 SE Lakeshore Drive, Madison, Florida 32341. IfSpecial accommodations are necessary, contact Matt Pearson at (386) 362-4115 ext. 242. 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