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From the sunny side… Aging

February 28, 2019 admin

This week has been a cause for celebration here at Greene Publishing, Inc. Our publisher and fearless leader, Emerald G. Parsons, celebrated her fiftieth birthday. I must say, she approached the day with a great deal of grace. Some may have been a little “down” at such a milestone. To her credit, Emerald handled the event rather well. Now, I surpassed that particular milestone several years ago. I must say, when I hit 50 years old, I didn’t think a lot about it. I withstood some good-natured ribbing from some…

Collis receives 60-year honor

February 28, 2019 admin

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Every Master Mason considers it to be a great honor to receive recognition for the amount of good time (time of membership) within the Masonic lodge. Lloyd V. Collis, affectionately known as “Red” by many, had the pleasure of recently receiving his certificate of 60 years of membership within the Grand Lodge of Masons of Florida. The lapel pin and honor was presented by Jim Stanley, Secretary of Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11. Born on Feb. 15, 1923, Collis was first initiated as an Entered…

Sally Ann Oder

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Mrs. Sally Ann Oder, age 63, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 12 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Oder was born in Canton, Ga. on July 29, 1955, and was raised in Orlando. She resided in Jennings, Fla. since 2005. Prior to that, she resided in Madison County since 1989. She was highly devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, Brittany and Bella. She was a member of Madison Church…

ACA Lady Warriors return to Final Four

February 28, 2019 admin

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity basketball team punched their ticket for another trip to Lakeland for the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 2A state basketball finals, held Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 25 and 26. This marks the third trip to Lakeland in as many years for the Lady Warriors. The Lady Warriors earned their trip to the state finals by defeating the Lady Lions of Impact Christian Academy, from Jacksonville on Tuesday, Feb. 19. It was a low-scoring affair that…