Man Arrested For Murder

Fran Hunt
Special from the Monticello News
   The Madison Police Department in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jimmy Moore, 31, of Jefferson County, Friday, Jan. 30, in Jefferson County, for the homicide of Madison resident, Jaguar Gee.
   Gee was found dead in the Arbors of Madison apartment complex on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Moore, an associate of Gee, became a suspect early in the investigation through evidence linking him to the crime scene.
   The death was investigated as a homicide and officers secured the scene and notified the FDLE, and State Attorney’s Office. The FDLE Crime Lab Unit was mobilized, and responded to the scene. Officers interviewed potential witnesses and neighbors trying to find out any information that could lead them to those responsible for Gee’s death.
   Investigators from FDLE and the Madison Police Department processed the crime scene for evidence. Evidence was collected and examined by the crime lab in Tallahassee to assist in identifying any suspects. The Medical Examiners Office in Tallahassee examined the body to determine that cause of death and secure evidence, which, in turn, resulted in the arrest of Moore.
   The arrest is a result of an investigation by the Madison Police Department and special agents from the FDLE Live Oak Field Office. The FDLE Crime Lab also assisted in the investigation and Jefferson County deputies made the arrest.
   Moore was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where he was processed and later turned over to the Madison County authorities to face charges.
   “I would like to commend the investigators of the Madison Police Department and FDLE agents for their tenacity and endurance in solving this case,” said Madison Chief of Police Rick Davis. “We were successful because of the partnership these investigators and agencies have developed over the years. Much of our success is due our mutual partnerships with these agencies and to the forensic and investigative assistance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.”

Phil Says, “Six More Weeks Of Winter!”

   Phil’s official forecast as read Feb. 2 at sunrise at Gobbler’s Knob:
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, On Gobbler’s Knob this glorious Groundhog Day, February 2nd 2009, Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators awoke to the call of Bill Cooper, and greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths.    After casting a joyful eye towards thousands of his faithful followers, Phil proclaimed his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers were World Champions one more time and a bright sky above me showed my shadow beside me. So six more weeks of winter it will be.

Family Loses Home In Fire; Needs Help

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
The Able Silverio family lost their home in a fire on January 20 at approximately 4 a.m.
   Firefighters from Sirmans, Greenville and Madison responded to the blaze.
   The Silverio family is in need of a place to stay, as well as clothing.
Sizes for the family are as follows:
Men’s pants, 36 (waist), 28 (inseam)
Men’s shirts: extra large
Men’s shoes: 8 ½
Women’s slacks: 18-20 and 13-14
Women’s blouses: 20-22
Women’s shoes: 10 and 9 ½
Women’s shirts: medium or large
   If anyone has clothing or a camper trailer for the family to stay in, they may call (850) 843-0678 for instructions on how to get the items to them.

Miss Madison County Pageant And Tots To Tween Pageant Now Accepting Applications

   Calling all kings and queens of Madison County! Executive director, Toni Blanton, is pleased to announce that applications are being sought for the 2009 Miss Madison County Pageant. Ages are as follows:
0-11 months, both boys and girls
12-23 months, boys and girls
2-3 years, both boys and girls
4-6 years, Little Miss
7-9 years, Petite Miss
10-12 years, Junior Miss
13-15 years for the title of Teen Miss Madison County.
   Contestants who are 16 years or older will have the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Madison County, along with a chance to win scholarship money.
   Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s Mr. and Miss Heart of Madison and Sweetheart Program, they are pleased to announce once again that anyone who wishes to participate can do so without having to enter the actual pageant.
   The Sweetheart Program raised a grand total that surpassed one thousand dollars for the Miss Madison Scholarship Fund which in return aided last year’s Miss Madison, Ashton Williams, in attending N.F.C.C. Since this program holds such prestige, everyone who participates and completes the requirements will walk away with a beautiful crown, sash, or cape.
   The pageant is scheduled for, Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. The birth through twelve-year-old pageant will take place at 9 a.m. The show for Miss and Teen Miss Madison will start at 7 p.m.
   For further information, feel free to contact Toni Blanton at (850) 673-1162 or email Madisonpageants@aol.com.
   Applications may be picked up at Becky’s Dance Steps Studio located at 438 E Base Street in Madison. The deadline to receive an early bird discount on entry is February 13, 2009. Hurry and enter today. Divisions fill up fast!