| Wednesday, February 9th | Friday, February 11th | Saturday, February 12th | ||||||
| #5 Taylor County (Away) | ||||||||
| 6 pm EST | #4 v #5 Winner (Away) | |||||||
| #4 Florida High (Home) | 6pm EST | |||||||
| #1 Rickards (Home) | ||||||||
| Championship Game | ||||||||
| #2 East Gadsden (Home) | 7pm EST | |||||||
| 7:30 EST | ||||||||
| #3 Madison County (Away) | ||||||||
Bill Wilson, President of Americans for Limited Government, released the following statement after Florida Judge Vinson ruled ObamaCare unconstitutional.
“For the second time, the federal courts have ruled that the federal government’s takeover of the health care system is unconstitutional. Congress needs to act now to defund the regulation writing on this unconstitutional law to prevent further damage from being done to our nation’s health care system. It is clear with a majority of states suing to stop the law, that it is unpopular, unconstitutional and unenforceable. Congress needs to act now to correct this mistake.”
With all Americans increasingly concerned about the unsustainable debt Obama and his cohorts have imposed on taxpayers, stopping any further advance of ObamaCare is vital to getting our fiscal house in order. First, stop any further regulation or dictates to the states. Second, repeal the law outright. And finally, move with common sense, market-based proposals to make the necessary repairs. Judge Vinson, following the ruling by Judge Hudson, has done a great service to the American people by beginning this crucial process.”
Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Friday, January the 28th, 2011, a Madison County Grand Jury Investigation was conducted into the shooting death of Rudy G. Taylor by a Madison County Deputy Sheriff and a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper that occurred on Saturday morning January the 8th, 2011, at approximately 9:40 AM.
A summary of the Grand Jury findings and report are as follows:
1. On January the 8th, 2011 at approximately 9:40 AM, the two Officers approached a tent that had been illegally erected by W/M, Rudy G. Taylor in a drainage ditch at the entry ramp of State Road 53 South and Interstate 10 West Bound.
2. Rudy Taylor was a long time transient with a dislike for law enforcement officers.
3. The night before the Officers encountered Mr. Taylor at his tent, he had shown an illegal short-barreled, pump action, Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun to another transient that he had invited to his tent. He advised that he would use the shotgun on anyone that bothered him.
4. A black mask, shotgun shells, (12 gauge slugs.) and hand restraints were found in Mr. Taylors’ tent.
5. When the Officers approached the tent, the Deputy identified himself as a Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and ordered Mr. Taylor out of the tent.
6. Mr. Taylor opened the flap of the tent and pointed his shotgun directly at the Deputy’s head.
7. The Deputy was approximately 5 – 6 feet from the shotgun barrel.
8. Upon seeing Mr. Taylor point the shotgun at the Deputy’s head, both Officers drew their weapons and started firing.
9. Seventeen bullets were fired by the Officers.
10. Rudy Taylor was struck nine times by the bullets fired.
11. Rudy Taylor died within minutes of being shot.
12. Florida Statute 776.012 provides that deadly force may be used when a person reasonably believes such force necessary to protect him or another from death or serious bodily injury.
In addition to the findings of the Grand Jury, Sheriff Ben Stewart advised that the investigation by the State Attorney’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also cleared the two Officers. Finally, Sheriff Stewart also stated that the Deputy involved in the shooting followed Madison County Sheriff’s Office Policy and that He stands behind the actions of his Deputy. Four Officers have been shot and killed in the State of Florida since the first of the year. “I thank God that we did not have two more killed during this incident,” Stewart said.
There will be a Concerned Citizens meeting Thursday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hill Auction location, 224B- SW Range Ave., between Madison Eye Clinic and Ashlyn’s Rose Petals.
Topics covered will be Madison businesses, the city back flow issue, etc.
Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 850-973-2328
D.R. Campbell, age 83, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. D.R. was a veteran of Korean War in which he served his great country for two years. He lived in Monticello before moving to Madison 28 years ago.
D.R. leaves behind a caring loving wife of 63 years, Colleen; two beautiful daughters
Debbie (Terry) Barnwell, and Ramona (Bill) Kinsey; two loving and precious grandchildren, whom he adored, Chelsey Kinsey (Dusty McCoy), and Capas Kinsey; two brothers Nelson (Edna) Campbell, and Greg (Carolyn) Campbell; three sisters Joyce (Wilbur) Hand, Betty Branch and Virginia (Marlin) Cardin. Also many loving and caring friends who will miss him as well.
D.R. truly loved his God and lived for him daily. He has a better home and is no longer in pain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Durward and Pearlie Campbell and a sister, Erlene Bailey.
There will be no service at this time. The family received family and friends Tuesday,
February 1, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home Monticello Chapel (850-997-5612), 485 East Dogwood Street, Monticello, Florida 32344.
OPEN ACREAGE BURN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR
JANUARY 31, 2011
District 5 (Taylor, Dixie, Madison, Lafayette)
Dixie County
- 100 acres near CR 351/ CR 351A, Private Landowner
Lafayette County
- 150 acres near CR 354/CR 355, Private Landowner
Madison County
- none
Taylor County
- none
By Madison County High Head Varsity Basketball Coach Eddie Richie
Coach’s Note: Districts start Wednesday Feb. 9th. Semi-Finals Feb. 11th and Championship Feb 12.
What a night!!! Let me start by congratulating the JV boys basketball team going UNDEFEATED at HOME!! Wow, what a season. with only one senior for next year, this group we have coming back should be strong the next 2 years!! Jv has one more contest vs. Baker County on Tuesday, Feb. 1st. If they win, they will finish their season 19-1, best record E-V-E-R. Live Oak dind’t make it easy Saturday. Live Oak almost scored 50 points in the first half!! A lot of it was them making some great shots, but Coach Demps knew that his defense had something to do with that. He gave a motivating speech at half time and Live Oak went on to only score 19 in the 2nd half as the JV Cowboys came all the way back from more than 10 down to win!!
The varsity boys game was just as entertaining, but with a lot less offense. This game was controlled by defense throughout and ended that way as well. Varsity started off hot, sprinting out to a 10 – 0 lead. That lead slowly dwindled as they found themselves up only 1 at half. It was back and forth through out the 3rd, Cowboys held a 2 point lead going into the 4th quarter. They maintained that lead but it wasn’t easy. The score was tied with 20 seconds left. The cowboys ran a play to perfection and got Tre Arnold a wide open 12 foot shot from the baseline. He hit like it was nothing. The awesome thing about that is there was so much redemption in that shot. Tre got rebound with 3 seconds left against East Gadsden and missed the game tying shot as time ran out. I always tell the players that you will get a 2nd chance and you have to be ready. Tre was ready. Live Oak called a time out with less than 5 seconds left to set up a play. The Cowboys defensive unit was already at the scorers table ready to check in because they knew it was their time to step up. As Live Oak’s leading scorer dribbled down the court, senior Bryan “Busta” Williams poked the ball away, we recovered and the celebration began. What a great night for the seniors!!
The senior festivities went well. The house was packed. All the seniors got minutes, including our special senior Nicko Thomas who did not make the team this year, but because he has been our film man and we love him so much, he got to dress tonight and take part in Senior night. Also, there was touching moment for Bryan Williams. His family had to work so he had no escort. All the seniors took part in escorting him to center court. I am blessed to be able to coach a team with that much character.
Florida, January 31- Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.08/g, according to gasoline price website FloridaStateGasPrices.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Florida during the past week, prices yesterday were 39.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 1.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 41.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
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