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Flood-Related Issues Dominate County Commission Meeting

March 8, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

By Lynette Norris
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Most of the County Commissioner’s March 6 meeting dealt with the flood situation, either directly or indirectly, as various county employees and constitutional officers reported on the last few days.

Sheriff Ben Stewart told the board that his department now had four deputies certified as divers. The four went through a program of very intense training in every aspect of diving except cave diving, and could now be deployed to recover bodies from the water. To Read More

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Sheriff Votes To Uphold Rights Of Gun Owner

February 7, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

2nd Amendment Proclamation (2)By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart was among the overwhelming majority of sheriffs in the Florida Sheriffs Association who voted to uphold the rights in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Adopted on Dec. 15, 1791, the amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Stewart, a lifelong supporter of gun owners’ rights, said he was proud of the Florida Sheriffs Association for taking a stand to protect the rights of gun owners.
A resolution was voted on at the recent Sheriff’s Association convention held Jan. 27-Feb.1.

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Video: Jacob Bembry Interviews Sheriff Ben Stewart

May 29, 2012 Front Page, Video Comments Off


Jacob Bembry interviews Sheriff Ben Stewart. Videography by Brooke Kinsley.

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Back and Better Than Ever, That’s 55 Plus!

September 9, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off

By Lynette Norris

Greene Publishing, Inc.

Next Wednesday, Sept 12, it’s time to gather together with old and not-so-old friends, find out what they’ve been doing over the summer, make some new friends and enjoy lunch at the 55 Plus Club.

For their very first program of the 2011-2012 year, the special guest will be Sheriff Ben Stewart and one of his Drug Enforcement Team Dogs. Stewart has prepared a PowerPoint presentation on the drug problem in Madison County, how the K-9 force is helping abate it, and what happens to the drug cash seized in the process. Stewart will also talk about his department’s search-and-rescue team.

Lee United Methodist Church will host this first meeting and be in charge of the food, and the meeting will take place at the United Methodist Cooperative Ministries Community Center, about five miles north of Madison on Highway 145, on the corner of Dill Street and 145.

Anyone 55 and older is welcome to come and enjoy the food and the presentation. No reservation is necessary and there are no dues or fees.

For more information about the 55 Plus Club or any outreach ministry of United Methodist Church Ministries, call coordinator Deborah Brown at (850) 929-4938.

 

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Sheriff’s Office Reschedules Golf Tournament

May 5, 2011 Front Page, Sports Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Sixth Annual Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for May 20. Funds raised from the tournament will benefit the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches.
“This is our only fundraiser for the year and we are seeking your support for the event,” Sheriff Ben Stewart said. “As you know, the Youth Ranches offer homes, food, education and direction for many young people who are either abandoned or neglected, helping them become productive citizens.”
Right now, the Sheriff’s Office is seeking sponsors and donations from the public. The public can assist in a number of ways, including:
1. Corporate Sponsorship – $1000.00 (includes Banner, Team and Tee Sign)
2. Gold Sponsor – $750.00 (exclusive tee sign, 4 person team)
3. Silver Sponsor – $350.00 (tee sign with other silver sponsors, 2 golfers)
4. Sponsoring a team – $200.00
5. Sponsoring a hole – $75.00
6. Donating “golf” or other items for the player’s bags
7. Cash donations are always welcome and are tax deductible..
Individuals and companies will receive recognition for their donations. Upon request, they will also be presented with an itemized statement for their tax records.
If anyone has questions, they can contact David Ballenger at (850) 869-0054 (cell) or at (850) 973-4001.
Sheriff Ben Stewart thanks everyone for their support.

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