Beginning of the 4th quarter, Cowboys trail 17-3.
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Class 3A State Championship Game
Field Goal American Heritage. 17-3 with the Cowboys trailing. Three minutes remaining in 3rd quarter.
Class 3A State Championship Game
Touchdown American Heritage. American Heritage 14 – MCHS Cowboys 3.
Class 3A State Championship Game
The Class 3A State Championship game has resumed. 3rd Quarter. American Heritage 7. Madison County Cowboys 3.
Class 3A State Championship Game
It’s halftime in Orlando. American Heritage 7, MCHS Cowboys 3. We will continue live updates from Orlando when the third quarter kicks off. Go Cowboys!
Class 3A State Championship Game
Cowboy field goal! American Heritage 7 – MCHS Cowboys 3. 1 minute left in the 2nd Quarter.
Class 3A State Championship Game
American Heritage 7 – MCHS Cowboys 0, 2nd Quarter
Lee Man Killed
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Lee man was killed Wednesday evening at approximately 8:40 p.m., when his car flipped on U.S. 90, about a half-mile east of NE Macedonia Church Road.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Carl Wayne Williams, 62, was traveling east in a 2008 Lincoln, when for unknown reasons, he traveled off the paved road onto the north grassy shoulder.
The Lincoln overturned numerous times, coming to a final rest facing north on the north shoulder of US 90.
Williams was ejected coming to final rest on the north shoulder. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
FHP was assisted by Madison Sheriff’s Department, Madison EMS and Lee Rescue.
FHP Cpl. Donnie Pitts was the crash and homicide investigator.
New FCAT Could Mean Fewer High School Graduates
By Lynette Norris
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The FCAT 2.0, that School Superintendent Lou Miller described as “new different, more rigorous” raises the bar from the previous FCAT test administered to tenth grade students.
The new “cut score” recommended on the FCAT 2 is 243, or Level Three. Two reactor panels have already recommended raising the cut score, but the new FCAT 2 will also mean fewer students will graduate, because fewer will pass the tenth grade FCAT. Even though the students will have two more chances to retake the test in the 11th grade and another two chances in the 12th grade, Miller told the Madison County School Board at their Dec. 6 meeting that an estimated 7,965 students statewide would be unable to pass the FCAT in the tenth grade.
The Commissioner of Education will make the recommendation to the state board of education, and that board will vote on Dec. 19 whether or not to approve the new cut score. The Madison County School Board would then know what level of performance will be expected from Madison’s current class of tenth graders when they take the test in April.
Governor Rick Scott Appoints Thomas R. “Tommy” Hardee as Madison County Supervisor of Elections
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Thomas R. “Tommy” Hardee of Madison, as Madison County Supervisor of Elections.
Hardee, 37, has been an insurance agent with Odiorne Insurance since 2009 and a volunteer firefighter with Madison Fire Rescue since 2000. Previously, he was an insurance agent with Aflac from 2006 to 2009, a supervisor with Packaging Corporation of America from 2000 to 2006 and a fireman with Madison Fire Rescue from 1994 to 2000. Hardee has been chairman of Friends of the Hospital since 2009 and served on the Madison County Zoning Board from 2006 to 2008. He attended North Florida Community College and the Florida Fire College.
Hardee will serve during the suspension of Jada Williams.
26th Annual Greenville Country Christmas Set For Saturday
Join the community of Greenville in celebrating the 26th annual Greenville Country Christmas on Dec. 9-10.
On Friday, at 5 p.m., there will be a bake-off contest held at the Norton Community Center in Greenville.
Following the bake-off, walk over to Haffye Hays Park gazebo and enjoy an evening full of entertainment, which will include a live nativity, community caroling and a tree-lighting ceremony. To wrap things up enjoy homemade refreshments at the Norton Community Center.
On Saturday, the day will start at 10 a.m., with the opening ceremony held at Haffye Hays Park. Afterwards, beat the crowd and enjoy arts/crafts in the park before the parade starts at 11 a.m. Announcements will start after the parade back at the town gazebo and a day of entertainment for the whole family will follow.
There will also be a chance to win door prizes throughout the day. So make sure to get your raffle tickets from the vendors or at the gazebo.
At 6 p.m., there will be a Greenville High School Reunion for all alumni at the Greenville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on South Grand Street.
Get in the spirit of Christmas by joining them for a weekend full of fun-filled events.
For more information contact Kathy Reams 948-1709
There’s something for everyone at Greenville Country Christmas.
Sponsored in part by the Madison County Tourist Development Council.
Sponsors
Bali’s Florist
City of Greenville
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Greenville Baptist Church
Hickory Hill Auctions
Hickory Hill Farms
Kaney & Olivari, PL
North Florida Community College
Ron & Margaret Poppell
Southern Habitats
Tri Country Electric Cooperative
All Realty Services
Farm Bureau of Madison
Greenville Fertilizer & Chemical Company
Leigh Barfield, Property Appraiser
Parrish and Associates
Scott Realty
Tim Sanders, Clerk of the Court
AOK Electric
Beggs Funeral Home
Francis Ginn, Tax Collector
Gordon Ford Tractor
Madison Chamber of Commerce
Madison Veterinary Clinic
Morrow Insurance Agency
Greenville Hardware
The Simple Life
Madison County Community Bank
The Greenville Country Christmas Committee would like to thank our 2011 Sponsors and everyone who has helped in this year’s event.
Jacob’s Ladder – Christmas Is In The Air
By Jacob Bembry
Christmas is in the air. Churches are rehearsing for their cantatas. People are shopping for Christmas gifts as store after store have sales on items you never realized that you or a loved one needed until you saw it in the store or on television. People are making eggnog and planning their Christmas dinners early. Soon, the aroma of baked ham and roasted turkey will be in kitchens everywhere.
“What will Santa bring?” is the question on everyone’s mind. Below are some gifts that I wish for people in Madison County:
• Good health for everyone, especially my very own family and all my friends at work. So far, this year has been the only one the last four years that someone in my family has not had to spend in the hospital. May God’s mercy shine on each and every one of us and may He keep us safe in His arms and in His love.
• A state championship for the Cowboys. Those boys have worked hard and have earned their trip to the big showdown in Orlando against American Heritage. I will be watching the game from the comfort of my home but my heart will be in Orlando, with the Cowboys, as well as my alma mater, Jefferson County High School. I will be cheering both teams, along with North Florida Christian, on to victory.
• Salvation for the lost. Whether it’s an aging person who has never known the love of Christ or a young person who is lonely because they don’t feel that anyone loves them, I pray that they do know that God loves them and that Jesus Christ died just for them.
May each and every one of you have a very blessed Christmas and remember that it is Christ’s birthday that we are celebrating during this time of cheer.
Tis The Season To Keep Food Safe
By Diann Douglas
Guest Columnist
Food is always a big part of celebrating Christmas and New Year’s festivities. We prepare food for guests, take covered dishes to gatherings, present friends with our favorite prepared recipe and just eat every time people get together. A popular serving style is a buffet, where food is arranged in a serving line for people to pick and choose from a variety of dishes.
This means food is often left out for long periods of time, letting both hot and cold food reach room temperature, a place where unwanted bacteria can grow and reach unsafe levels causing food borne illness. As you prepare and serve food during holiday gatherings and meal, USDA reminds us to keep foods fresh and safe to eat.
First and foremost, keep everything clean. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for a full 20 seconds before and after handling raw food. Bacteria spread quickly with sponges, dishcloths or towels, so change them frequently. Use paper towels or freshly cleaned sponges or cloths and soap and hot water to clean food preparation surfaces.
Be sure to thoroughly cook all food to proper temperature. Beef, pork, and lamb steaks or roasts should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F and even higher for medium to well done.
Raw ground meat needs to reach 160°F and poultry must reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
When serving buffet style, keep hot food above 140° F with chafing dishes, slow cookers and warming trays. Cold foods can be kept cold by nesting dishes on larger bowls of ice and should be held at 40°F or colder. If you don’t have access to sources of heat or cold, serve food in smaller quantities and replenish from containers left on the stove or in the refrigerator.
If you have space, prepare extra serving platters ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator or in the over set at 200°F (be sure the platter is oven safe). Also keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold, and remember no food should sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. It is recommended you replace empty bowls rather than add fresh food to a serving dish that has been sitting out.
Another area of the buffet service we often forget about is the dessert table. Bacteria love moist dessert like cheesecakes, cream pies, cakes with whipped-cream or cream-cheese frostings. All of these foods should be kept in refrigeration until serving time.
Another holiday favorite that warrants attention is eggnog; which is often served in a large punch bowl. Because it contains eggs and dairy foods, the same rules apply; keep it cold. While commercially sold eggnog is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria, a homemade recipe may not call for steps to heat the mixture, especially if you are using an old family recipe. If you are making homemade eggnog, be sure to use a recipe that instructs you to slowly heat the mixture to 160°F, it will kill harmful bacteria that might be present in raw eggs. After the heating process, it can then be chilled in the refrigerator before serving.
When clearing your buffet table, divide large amounts of leftovers into shallow containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator. Don’t over-fill the refrigerator either; cold air must circulate to keep food at a safe temperature.
We have limited copies of USDA’s Kitchen Companion, a comprehensive booklet on safe food preparation. For you free copy, stop by the Extension office. It is a great reference during the holiday season and throughout the year. As always, for more information on keeping your holiday food, contact the Madison County Extension Office.
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Obituary: Kay Bertha Evans
Mother Kay Bertha Clemons Evans, 84, of Greenville, went to be with her Savior on Monday, December 4, 2011 in Perry. A lifelong resident of Greenville, Mother Evans was a devoted member of the Sanctuary of Praise, Church of Our Lord, where she served diligently in several capacities. She was a 40-year employee with the Madison County School District, retiring as cafeteria manager at Greenville Middle School.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church, Greenville, with burial at New Zion Cemetery. A wake will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Sanctuary of Praise Church in Greenville. Viewing is 1-3 p.m. Friday at TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO 850-997-5553.
Paying homage to one who served God and her fellow man daily are her daughter, Rose Marie (John Henry) Windom; sons, James (Shirley) Evans, Jr., Harvey J. (Linda) Evans, Everette Evans and Anthony (Jeanette) Evans; brother, Elder Simp (Elease) Clemons, Jr.; sister, Amanda Rivers; numerous grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mother Evans was predeceased by her husband, James Evans, Sr.; son, Lorenzo Evans; daughter, Blondeva E. Knight; brother, Theodore Clemons and a sister, Perlean Dixon.
Local Eastern Star Chapter Entertains At “Official Inspection”
By Emerald Greene
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The evening of Thursday, Nov. 17, found the Madison Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star #109 entertaining members, visitors, and guests during their “Official Inspection” at the Masonic Lodge/Eastern Star building in downtown Madison. The grand honoree was Sister Harriette Peebles, Associate Grand Matron.
The evening began with dinner at 6 p.m. The official meeting began at 7 p.m. when officers of the local chapter marched in formally and opened the chapter in long form.
Madison’s Worthy Matron, Edith Terry, welcomed all the out-of-town guests as the Conductress and Associate Conductress, Marcia Sawin and Tanya Terry, did the proper introductions.
Following the introductions, the “exemplification of work” was demonstrated by all officers. The Silver Drill went to the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and Southeastern Guide Dogs Service, the Worthy Grand Matron’s Special Projects. The address of the Associate Grand Matron was a special treat, as she spoke of her many friends who were there with her at this special event. She thanked everyone for the hospitality shown to her during her stay, and for the wonderful food that had been prepared in her honor earlier that evening.
The meeting was then closed, in due form.
The Order of the Eastern Star, Madison Chapter 109 officers for 2011 year include: Worthy Matron, Edith E. Terry; Worthy Patron, Richard Terry; Assoc. Matron, Jennifer Stanley; Assoc. Patron, Homer Melgaard; Secretary, Karen FerDon; Treasurer, Beth Ward; Conductress, Marcia Sawin; Assoc. Conductress, Stacey Lundell; Chaplain, Albert “Bert” Banks; Marshal, April Lundell; Adah, Judith Lundell; Ruth, Mary Helen Studebaker; Esther, Nancy Banks; Martha, Elizabeth Sawin-Hewin; Electa, Imogene “Yvonne” Smith; Warder, Roy Hibbs; and Sentinel, C.D. Agner, Jr.
The Madison Eastern Star is a service organization, a sister group of the Masons, who collect personal items for men and women and send them to the Masonic Home in St. Petersburg. These items are given to the nursing home residents at no charge, as the State Eastern Star members donate them.
The Order of the Eastern Star, or OES, is an adoptive rite of Freemasonry with its philosophy clearly based on the Holy Bible. Its objectives are charitable, and benevolent. OES is a social order, comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work.
A deep fraternal bond exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love, brought about through high principles exemplified in their daily lives that make its members near and dear to each other.
Members must be eighteen years of age or older and either a Master Mason in good standing, or properly related to a Master Mason in good standing. The latter category includes wives, widows, sisters, daughters, mothers, granddaughters, step-mothers, stepdaughters, step-sisters, and half-sisters. In 1994, this was expanded to include nieces, daughter-in-laws, and grandmothers. Annual dues are $20 to support the local chapter.
If anyone, man or woman, is interested in joining the Order of the Easter Star, Madison Chapter, call Karen FerDon at (850) 929-7527.
Junk In The Trunk, A Hidden Treasure On Pinkney Street
By Lynette Norris
Greene Publishing, Inc.
For artistically talented sisters Cheri Green and Michelle Mandziara, everything in life has a (re)purpose – even old transmission plates.
That’s the core idea behind their hidden treasure of a shop at 297 SW Pinkney Street. Around the corner from Madison Florist, sandwiched between Madison Tax Services and the narrow alley that runs between the shop and the Rancho Grande Restaurant, Junk in the Trunk is filled with little gems created from mundane, everyday, even throwaway items used in new, wonderful, almost unrecognizable ways.
From the front door inscribed with the words “Rescue, Reuse, Recycle,” customers enter to find purses created from old jeans and old shorts, old jeans legs recycled into water bottle carriers and plastic grocery bags crocheted into water bottle bags. The swirling red and silver patterns of earrings, on closer inspection, are part of a Coke can logo. Other earrings are cut from tin can lids; still others are created from old watch gears – all of them hanging from old shutters, old kitchen cabinet drawers made into display cases and old transmission plates Cheri salvaged from her husband’s junk pile when he was rebuilding an engine.
Old belts become bracelets, old ties become stuffed snakes with button eyes and old skeleton keys on chains and delicate ribbons become charming necklaces.
It started out with little charms. Cheri and Michelle discovered that they loved making little charms with images of about a square inch in size, encased in glass. Soon they began making them for family and friends. Then, they were traveling to festivals all over the region to see if their ideas would sell.
Then, they began coming up with other creative ideas.
“We had been talking about ideas for going into business together for about six or seven years,” says Cheri. “When we got the opportunity to open in this spot, we took it.” They have been in the shop since April 1, 2011.
After having been closed a lot during the fall (the best time to do festivals, Cheri explains, when the weather is so nice), they are now keeping the shop open Tuesday thru Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
They have been approached by other local artists who want to place items in their shop, but because space is so limited, what they do is feature an “artist of the month,” showcasing a different local artist each month in one of their front windows. Sometimes, they have a waiting list.
Currently their featured artist is Shabby T, unique cards, gifts and jewelry by Vicki Bass and Angie Lott of Live Oak.
Junk in the Trunk is not only a business, it’s an outgrowth of a philosophy the sisters share, a passion for creating products that reduce the impact on the environment and embrace the values of “Frugality, Creativity, Ingenuity, Industriousness and Meticulousness.” They have even created a line of five-petaled flower pins made from fabric scraps representing each of these five values.
“Our generation’s legacy should reflect the values that made us the greatest nation on earth, rather than the addiction to convenience and disposability that pervades our culture,” states a printout about their shop. “We hope to pass this on by inspiring you to support local businesses that have similar goals, or at least rescue, repurpose and recycle a little bit more than you did yesterday.”
For more information about Junk in the Trunk, visit their facebook page at www.facebook. com/junkndtrunk.
Happenings At Madison First Baptist Church
By Nell Dobbs
God is great and greatly to be praised! Amen!
It is impossible to number our blessings though we are to give Him thanks and be like the one healed leper who turned back to thank Jesus. Thanksgiving has passed and now we turn to Christmas and give God thanks and praise for His greatest gift – Jesus!
We look forward to Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. for our Christmas cantata, Immanuel: Hope is Born with churchwide social following.
Happy 94th birthday was sung to Jargo Clark and then to Lois Wainright (95 on the 3rd) with beautiful flowers to her – their “Gangie” – from the Beasley, Putnal and McGriff families. Prayers for Jack Stewart on his 89th on the 1st and for his health and his family. Each of us has a birthday and we give God thanks for life!
Robert Stokes prayed a touching offertory prayer.
Worship choir sang a different version of “I Heard the Bells.”
How blessed we were to hear Ben Stewart speak of the Gideons, the history most interesting; how George Washington wanted to give every military person a Bible, but the Revolutionary War ended before he could do that; from the beginning and how God has blessed as His Word has been placed in so many places all over the world – 194 countries, in the military, hotels (every room), hospitals (every room), fifth grade classes (even though now limited), prisons, jails and He has promised His Word would not return to Him void. Amen!
Some have enjoyed the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Light Tour and there are two more tours planned. Teresa Gallegos drives the bus. Thanks.
Bless Alan and Gail Spurlock as they have a heart to handle the Food Drive, giving to those less fortunate.
“Tis the season for deer…!” Thankful no one has been hurt – Kathy McCollum hitting one Saturday night near Pinetta; my Nita near their home in Hampton, Ga.; and Lil Jess and me hitting one Halloween morning. My friend in Pennsylvania says 200 have been killed in the City of Philadelphia.
Continue giving thanks and prayers for the McCollums; for the family of another very special friend, Jane Simmons; for the Robin Braswell Hill family in the death of her aunt; for the family of Mrs. Joe Davenport. Continued prayers for our ill Preacher Law, still in the hospital. and his family and for all the many others.
Congratulations to Shellie and Joey Smith as Sawyer joined lil sister Evie on Nov. 30.
Very neat favors from Christine Blanton, thanking everyone for celebrating her 80th birthday in such a fantastic way.
Thankful for Sara Dene writing “Happenings” last week and the comments from many of you.
May we ever be led to be Jesus’ Hands, Feet, Voice! Amen!
Remembrance Of Things Past: Doyle Glass
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Having moved to Madison only 10 years ago, some might say that Dolye Glass’s appreciation for the changes in Madison are slim. However, that is far from true. When Glass moved to Madison from Port St. Joe, he was following a job opportunity at Madison Church of God. Glass has been the Pastor there ever since.
However, coming to Madison 10 years ago was not Glass’s first time in Madison. He had actually lived here for two years in 1976. He came to Madison in 1976 to take a job at the First Assembly of God Church.
He recalls that when he first moved to Madison there were several stores and buildings that are no longer here. One memory is of Norris Pharmacy in downtown Madison, even before the remodeling of their building. Another memory of downtown is when Stone Fox used to be where the Madison County Community Bank is currently.
Glass remembers when Burger King was a shut down car dealership and before CVS was sitting across the street, there was an old Pic’n Save building. He remembers when Madison didn’t have a Fred’s and when the building that currently holds Hungry Howie’s and Subway wasn’t there.
Living in Madison has given Glass a great appreciation for the people here. “I love the people here. They are very good people and are very easy to get along with,” he explained. He loves the church that he works at and the people who attend there. He also enjoys spending his mornings with the men of the town at Burger King. This is something he has done for years, even back when they used to meet at McDonalds. He also enjoys hunting and fishing.
Another activity that Glass does for fun is watching Cowboy football. He has a grandson, Morgan Carter, who plays for the Cowboys. Glass has watched Cowboy football since he moved to Madison and has seen them make it to the playoffs several times. He has also seen them go to state two times, this year will be his third. He remembers that they won one of the state games and lost the other. He will be rooting them on this Saturday in their state game.
Doyle Glass and his wife Sherry have three children. They have one daughter, Jennifer Herndon, who lives in Madison. She has two sons, Morgan and Levi Carter. They have one daughter who lives in Perry named Vickie Rich. She has three children, Benjamin, Catie and Christopher Anderson. They also have one son who lives in Mt. Olive, N.C., who has three daughters, Allison, Ashley and Alexis Glass.
Anyone interested in being interviewed for this article can call 973-4141 and make an appointment with Kristin Finney, or may drop by Greene Publishing, Inc. any day before noon. Those interviewed must have lived in Madison for a large portion of their life, and be able to recall a few things that have changed since that time.
Fatality
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
A Lee man was killed Wednesday evening at approximately 8:40 p.m., when his car flipped on U.S. 90, about a half-mile east of NE Macedonia Church Road.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Carl Wayne Williams, 62, was traveling east in a 2008 Lincoln, when for unknown reasons, he traveled off the paved road onto the north grassy shoulder.
The Lincoln overturned numerous times, coming to a final rest facing north on the north shoulder of US 90.
Williams was ejected coming to final rest on the north shoulder. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
FHP was assisted by Madison Sheriff’s Department, Madison EMS and Lee Rescue.
FHP Cpl. Donnie Pitts was the crash and homicide investigator.
Tommy Hardee Appointed Supervisor of Elections
Tommy Hardee has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to replace Jada Woods Williams, who was suspended from her post as Supervisor of Elections by Gov. Rick Scott following an arrest and charges made in a voter fraud investigation. He was interviewed by the governor and underwent a background check. A press release is expected shortly.
