Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com The Madison Church of God is now selling fruit cakes, as the holidays are approaching. They can be picked up, or shipped to any of the 50 states for…
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Masons enjoy a busy October
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison Masonic Lodge No. 11 began the busy month of October with their yearly observance of Jim Stanley Night on Monday, Oct. 9. This annual event honors Stanley…
How do you cook your turkey?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many are probably wondering just how to prepare the “main event” of most Thanksgiving tables. There are many ways one may prepare one’s…
Thanksgiving dinner: Then and now
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When one thinks of Thanksgiving dinner, the vision of a plump, roasted (sometimes deep fried) turkey, along with dressing, a few vegetables, perhaps some potatoes and plenty of pies,…
Town of Lee holds “little but proud” celebration
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Town of Lee’s Lee Day Committee held their annual Lee Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., behind City Hall, located at 286 NE…
Help a family in need with Christmas Giving Tree
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com If you are a family in need of a little extra help this holiday season, Junior Auxiliary and The Hair Parlor would like to help you by providing gifts…
Recycling: what and why?
Adyson Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Recycling – good for the environment, good for the soul. Everyone is always talking about how recycling is so great and lessens waste, but how many people actually take…
Fall Festival held at LES
Dona Gilbert Day news@greenepublishing.com Lee Elementary School (LES) held their Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the school courtyard. Children, parents and staff joined in the fun. Attendees were able to…
Reading volunteers sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, there are seven benefits associated with reading to children. These include: supported cognitive development, improved language skills, preparation for academic success,…
Community Club gives pumpkins a makeover
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The 4-H Community Club met on Monday, Oct. 30, with pumpkin makeovers on their minds. First, the eager youngsters heard a brief history on all things pumpkin from 4-H…
Food distribution scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Second Harvest, in partnership with Fellowship Baptist Church, will hold a drive-thru food distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Madison County Agricultural…
Veterans honored with free breakfast
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Since 1954, America’s military veterans have been shown special honor and appreciation every Nov. 11. The holiday began under a different title, “Armistice Day,” which began in 1926. It…
Service to country is a family affair for families in Madison County
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Another Madison family rich in military service is the Swilleys. Ferris Lee Swilley, Jr., and his son, Alvin, are proud veterans of the United States Army. Ferris Lee Swilley,…
Service to country is a family affair for families in Madison County
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the Simmons family, you can find veterans in every generation. They have a rich legacy of dedication and service to their country that continues today. Veterans Day is…
Ghouls and goblins grab the goods on Halloween
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Range Avenue, in Madison, was flooded with some ghoulish-looking characters and plenty of cute kids adorned as their favorite characters on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. The local businesses…
Town of Greenville hosts fall festival
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Nov. 5, Greenville residents of all ages gathered together at Tracy Stephens Park for a fun fall festival. Among the activities enjoyed by those attending were rides,…
Chick Chain winners announced
Madison County Extension Agent Beth Moore Contributor Thirty-five 4-H members and 48 laying hens from four counties converged on the Madison County Agricultural Center on Thursday, Oct. 19, for the Fifth Annual…
How to save money on your electricity bill this winter
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Colder weather is rapidly approaching, and with it, a new set of challenges for the Florida homeowner. There are many things homeowners can do to prepare their house for…
Madison Rotary Club hosts successful Prime Rib Dinner
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One of the most significant fundraising efforts of the Madison Rotary Club each year has become a Madison tradition. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the local service club hosted their…
Best management practices training class offered
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Dec. 1, a Green Industry Best Management Practices Training Class will be offered in Perry, Fla. Taught by UF/IFAS extension agents, this class will cover topics such…