Suspect, Police Dog Killed After Robbery  

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Helen Dale Keeling, age 83, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Funeral services will be Friday, 11:00 AM September 10, 2010 at Beggs Funeral Home – Madison Chapel with burial at Mt. Horeb Cemetery.  Visistation will be Thursday, from 6 – 8 PM at Beggs Funeral Home.

She was the daughter of the late Robert R and Nora E Bass.  She had lived in Pinetta most of her life.  She was a member of the Pinetta United Methodist Church.  She retired from the United States Postal Service after 21 years.  She loved to plant in her vegetable and flower garden, loved to cook for anyone who came into her home.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all.  She cherished her name of “Mama Dale”.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Elton D. (Buck) Keeling, son, Alan D. Keeling (Sharon), Geneva Florida, Daughter-in-law, Myra H. Keeling, Pinetta, FL, Daughter-in-law, Ember Knight (Rick) Brighton, CO, Grandchildren: Robert T. Keeling and Jason E. Keeling (Renata) of Pinetta, FL, Helen Ember Paulovich (John) and Jana E Keeling (Ryan), Chris Welch, of Orlando, FL, 5 Great Grandchildren , Sister Relma M Coody, Pinetta, Brother: Robert (Bobby)Bass, Pinetta, and a very special care-giver and friend  Hart Cherp of Pikeville, TN. A host of nephews and nieces and a multitude of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, R. Ernest (Rookie) Keeling, son, James E Keeling, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

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Tommie Hand Martin of Madison died Sept. 6, 2010, in Madison. Services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Sept. 9 at Beggs F.H. Madison Chapel (850-973-2258), with visitation at 10 a.m.

Published in Tallahassee Democrat on September 8, 2010

Two Inverness residents were arrested when an investigation uncovered they had illegally taken a deer and then posted the photos on Facebook.

William Andrew Buchanan (DOB 08/26/89) and Tara Anne Carver (DOB 09/06/82) were cited for possession of wildlife taken illegally, according to investigators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

“FWC officers received information that the photos had been published on Facebook and investigated the tip,” said Lt. Steve Farmer, investigations supervisor. “Investigators then interviewed Buchanan and Carver.”

Buchanan confirmed he was in the photographs, helping skin the deer. He also stated he used his mother’s truck to move the deer when he received a call from Carver, and he provided the chain to hang the deer. However, he wouldn’t admit to shooting the deer or being present when the deer was killed, said Investigator Jim Smith, lead investigator on the case.

“Carver said she published the photographs on her Facebook page and that the deer was killed sometime in May,” Smith said.

Carver blamed Buchanan for killing the deer but confirmed she had skinned it and stored some of the meat in her uncle’s freezer.

“Fortunately for investigators, pictures can say a thousand words,” Smith said.

                                  Tara Anne Carver is shown cleaning an illegally taken white-tailed deer.

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On Tuesday Sept. 7, at approximately 7:25 p.m., residents in Pinetta and the surrounding area, heard a loud explosion similar to a Civil War cannon being fired. According to Terry Studebaker, a resident of Pinetta, he was given a seemingly live artillery shell by an old man years ago. After having it around for years, he decided that it was time to dispose of it.

Many agencies were on scene to assist with this project. The shell was placed in a hole in the ground on the backside of a field while Leon County’s Hazardous Devices Team used a robot to place C-4 explosives on top of the shell. One agent expressed concern that along with the possibility of hot metal fragments hitting people, there may be phosphorus or other dangerous materials inside that could be launched into the air upon detonation. As a precaution, everyone on scene was instructed to sit inside their vehicle.

After three shouted warnings of “FIRE IN THE HOLE”, the C-4 was detonated with a long electronic fuse. The blast did what it was intended to do. It demolished the shell and the majority of the blast was underground. Within minutes, an agent brought the remaining pieces of the shell to the bomb disposal truck. No hazardous materials were found.

EMS, Pinetta Volunteer Fire Chief and volunteers, along with Madison County’s Sheriff Ben Stewart and deputies were on scene to assist.

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                                          The remaining pieces of the shell after the explosion

                                             Remote Control robot used to handle the explosives

The Lee Town Council meeting was short Tuesday night with only one item on their agenda under old business and that item was there just for “informational purposes only.” That lonely item was an update concerning the council’s wishes to have an ordinance drawn up that would further limit hours of operation at the Red Cow Saloon.  The council set a public hearing and perhaps a first reading of an ordinance that would dal with the operation of the bar. The council was appraised of the situation at its August meeting when a neighbor continue to complain about patrons of the business exhibiting behavior of public drunkenness, indecency and public nudity as well as extend hours of operation beyond what is already allowed. The Red Cow has been an issue with the council and the bar’s neighbors for over a year now with no solution in sight to the problems the resident alleges other than to take strong measures against the establishment to gain some control over what is being called a “Social Nuisance.” The council
was informed the town’s attorney should have his recommendations ready for the Oct. meeting as well as the bar owners attendance with their attorney.

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Two suspects arrested in connection with a Suwannee County murder case  waived extradition from Minnesota and should be brought to the Suwannee County Jail within a few days.  38, James Lindsey Howze of Lake City, and 47, Lonnie Robert Munn of Live Oak, were arrested in southern Minnesota Thursday morning. Howze and Munn are charged with 3 counts of murder as well as six other first degree felonies in connection with the deaths of  57,Joseph Militello Jr.,; his wife, 68; Nancy Militello, and their nephew 32, Angelo Rosales Aug. 26.  Already in local custody is 25, Keith Allen Hughes, of O’Brien, on charges of conspiracy and armed robbery. Howze and Munn were arrested by officials in Minnesota without incident and booked into the local jail where they await transportation to Live Oak.
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U.S. 221 South of U.S. 90 in Greenville Scheduled for Two Week Closure for Replacement of Railroad Crossing.
 

Greenville:      U.S. 221, just south of U.S. 90 in the Town of Greenville is scheduled to be closed to all traffic for two weeks beginning September 20 to allow the replacement of the railroad crossing, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The railroad crossing closure will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, September 20 with repairs scheduled to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, October 1. The closure will allow crews with CSX Transportation Inc., to replace the existing crossing with a concrete crossing to make it last longer and hold up better under large truck traffic.

All through traffic will be detoured to Interstate 10 and U.S. 90, depending on the direction of travel.  

Northbound traffic on U.S. 221 will be detoured east on Interstate 10 (Exit 241) to State Road 14 (Exit 251) north to Harvey Greene Road,  east to State Road 53, north to U.S. 90 (Base Street) and back to U.S. 221.

Southbound  traffic will be detoured east on U.S. 90 to State Road 53, south to Harvey Greene Road, west to State Road 14, south to Interstate 10 and back to U.S. 221.

Pedestrians will also be prohibited from crossing the railroad tracks at U.S. 221 as well as entering the railroad construction zone and will be redirected to the adjacent crossing to the west. 

Madison County Sheriff’s deputies will be stationed on both sides of the railroad crossing to prevent motorists from passing as well as at the U.S 221 and Interstate 10 interchange to redirect semi-trucks who are not making local deliveries. Also, law enforcement officers will be working the detour route to ensure that motorists are following the detour and obeying posted speeds.

Message signs will be in place to warn of the closure and detour signs will be posted along the route.

     The public can call the FDOT’s toll free road information hotline at 888-558-1518 to check on updates of the closure in the event the crossing is reopened earlier than scheduled or if the reopening is delayed.

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MADISON, FL— North Florida Community College released the Dean’s honor roll naming students with high academic achievement during summer terms A and B 2010.  Nine Madison County students are on the Dean’s list.

         Dean’s List: 

·         Christy C. Brown

·         Felisha T. Edwards

·         Telvasha D. Edwards

·         Jennifer R. Inherst

·         Sheranda R. Kelley

·         M.R. Kilpatrick

·         Kayla L. Sadler

·         Andrew J. Tillman

·         Lizeth A. Vasquez

Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.79 are eligible for the Dean’s honor list.  Students must take at least 12 credit hours during the semester or, as part-time students, complete a 12-credit hour segment during the term. 

         For information contact the Office of College Advancement, 850/973-1653 or email News@NFCC.edu.

Wanted:  Adventurous and outdoorsy women wishing to learn more about Florida’s great outdoors in a comfortable, noncompetitive, hands-on environment.  If this could be you, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to participate in a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop.

The next three-day workshop will be Oct. 8-10 in Quincy near Tallahassee at the Wallwood Boy Scout Camp, 23 Wallwood BSA Drive, Quincy.  Another will be Nov. 12-14 at the Everglades Youth Camp in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, near West Palm Beach.  Sessions begin Friday at 10 a.m. and end Sunday with lunch.

Although designed with women in mind, the workshop is open to anyone 18 years and older who wants to improve her outdoor skills and enjoy several recreational activities.

The program offers a fun and supportive atmosphere for participants wishing to try new things and enjoy the camaraderie of other women wanting to do the same.  In four, three-and-one-half-hour sessions, the BOW workshop teaches skills associated with fishing, hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation, at all levels of physical activity.

“The most popular classes women sign up for are primitive chef, canoeing/kayaking basics, basic wilderness survival skills, and introduction to handgun shooting and hunting,” said Lynne Hawk, BOW state coordinator for the FWC.

The cost for the three-day workshop is $175, and there are a limited number of discounted slots available for low-income participants, single parents and college students attending the workshop for the first time.  The workshop is restricted to 100 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about the BOW workshop or how you can register, visit MyFWC.com/BOW, or call 561-625-5122.

News Release (September 7, 2010)   

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Saturday the 4^th day of September, 2010 at approximately 1:00 AM Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting at the intersections of Obadiah Street and Church Avenue in Greenville Florida. Deputies arrived to discover a victim lying on the ground bleeding from the right side of his head just above his ear. Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victim to Tallahassee memorial.

Deputies on the scene completed the scene processing and obtaining of witness statements that disclosed a black Chevrolet suburban sped up to the intersection, slammed on brakes and started shooting. The shooter was identified as Ramon Cobb, B/M, DOB: 02/04/1979, of Greenville Florida.

Warrants for the arrest of Cobb were obtained and Investigators learned that Cobb had fled to Taylor County Florida. Investigators were able to determine an exact location of Cobb where he was arrested without further incident.

Ramon Cobb was arrested and charged with attempted murder and additional charges are pending.

                                     Ramon Cobb, B/M, DOB: 02/04/1979, of Greenville Florida.

Madison residents make North Florida Community College President’s list   

MADISON, FL— North Florida Community College released the President’s honor roll naming students with high academic achievement during summer terms A and B 2010 term.  Thirteen Madison County students are on the President’s list.

         President’s List: 

Justin L. Buchanan
 
Amy L. Ellison
 
Jacob B. Hentges
 
Cheryl R. Knighten
 
Ashley R. Malone
 
Leona E. Murfin
 
Scott E. Murfin
 
David M. Todd
 
Crystal R. Spindell
 
Jared C. Swift
 
Benjamin K. Hunter
 
Anthony J. Willoughby
 
Tiffany H. Szostek
 

         Students earning a grade point average of 3.8 to 4.0 are eligible for the President’s honor list.  Students must take at least 12 credit hours during the semester or, as part-time students, complete a 12-credit hour segment during the term. 

         For information contact the Office of College Advancement, 850/973-1653 or email News@NFCC.edu.

“America’s Liberty Belle” to Speak to Republican Club Meeting 9/13/10
 
Constitutional Crisis in the United States!  You are aware there is trouble…now come hear about it from an expert.  Join with the Republican Club of Madison County on Monday September 13th at noon at Shelby’s Restaurant in Madison as we welcome Ms. Rebecca O’Dell, “America’s Liberty Belle”, appellate attorney and Constitutional scholar.  She will share with us about the current Constitutional Crisis in the United States.  You won’t want to miss her informative, thought-provoking, passionate, patriotic presentation.  Invite your friends and neighbors.  Guests of all political parties are welcome to come and hear this presentation!  (Note: the meeting is backed up 1 week from the regular first-Monday meeting date because of Labor Day).
 
Ms. O’Dell is an appellate attorney, practicing full-time before the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state appellate courts.  She is an Alliance Defense Fund allied attorney and a member of its honor corps.  She has filed briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Liberty Counsel, Wallbuilders and William Federer (American Minute, God & Country Encyclopedia).

She has been traveling around the country speaking on “Our Current Constitutional Crisis.”  Her speeches entail explaining the Constitution and each branch’s role within the Constitution.  They are dynamic lessons in American history and civics.  She teaches patriots how to regain control of their government. 

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On Tuesday September 7, 2009 at 5:00 PM there will be a public workshop meeting addressing the relationship that the Madison City Commissioners expect to have with the City Manager, Harold Emrich.

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Two High Springs men are dead after one swerved to avoid a bicyclist and hit the other driver head-on. The Florida Highway Patrol said 49, Troy E. Bond, was driving a 1993 Ford Ranger south on US441 in Columbia County at about 4:30 Saturday afternoon, when he crossed the center line to pass the bicyclist, who also was traveling south. Bond’s pickup hit the left front of a 1997 Ford F-150, driven by 71, Allan Delroy Witt. Bond’s pickup overturned, while Witt’s wound up on the side of the road. Columbia County Emergency Medical Services personnel declared both men dead at the scene. Autopsies, including blood alcohol tests, are being done on both men at the Jacksonville Medical Examiner’s Office.
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“I haven’t hunted from the stand that I killed this buck from in awhile but luck had it I had a severe migraine the night before and was up most of the night and had decided to go sit is this tower blind that overlooked a pasture on a hill that is surrounded by pines and clear cuts fields. It has a very peaceful view of our farm. I had built this stand with a good friend of mine Michael about 13 years back for my wife and I to sit together and watch the deer. I got to the stand about 30 minutes before sunrise and was thinking about what my wife had told me on the way out the door. She said : ” I think you will get a big one today” But at the time I didn’t think much about it because my head was still pounding from the migraine that I had  all night. It was a beautiful sunrise and perfect morning. Not long after the sunrise a big group of quail came in under my stand and so I was watching them for quite some time and they had my full attention. So when I did finally look up there was the buck standing a long distance away (270 yards) . I grabbed my rifle and took aim not thinking about the distance and shot but missed him. Luckily he didn’t move but this time I compensated for the distance and shot again and it  was a perfect hit but due to the distance the bullet never exited him. I saw him go about 75 yards and lay down so I was going to give him about 30 minutes, during which I walked back and got my truck and called my friend Clint to let him know I had killed a big one. But to my surprise when I got to where the deer was he jumped up and ran. This is when I realized that he was bigger than I first thought because I was only a few feet away from him in a clear cut when he jumped up. I knew he was big but from a distance of 270 yards I didn’t think he was that big. I called Clint back for help to track him and in a short time he was there and we started looking over the 50 acre clear cut . After several hours we finally found him. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I did . The buck was old and had seemed to  have had some kind of trauma to his front left leg years back. Another friend Gary showed up and did a rough score of the buck at 150 and was almost on the money.According to the FWC score he grossed  153 and net 145 5/8 . I had to call my wife and tell her that she was right that I did get a big one and she replied I told you so.The only way it could have been better was if my daughter was the one that got to shoot the deer.She has wanted to go hunting with me all year but I wanted to wait until she got a little older first, but she gets to start hunting with me this year and I hope she gets one way bigger than this one.
Special thanks to Clint that day because if he wasn’t there I don’t know if I would have found the buck.Thanks for always being there when I need help and thanks to my beautiful loving wife for giving me good luck on the hunt.”

                                                                        Shane Mercer and his trophy buck

                                        Clint Mauldin and Shane Mercer shortly after finding deer

                                          Shane Mercer with his son Dalton and daughter Morgan
 

                                                 Another shot of Mercer and his award-winning deer

        A Jacksonville man was killed Sunday at 9:15 p.m. in a boating accident on Kingsley Lake, located at Camp Blanding. 

        Edgar A. Roche, 10/26/78, was riding a personal watercraft (PWC) along the shoreline after dark, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.

        Roche was running the PWC on a full plane. Another vessel was anchored approximately 30 yards from shore. Roche passed between the shoreline and this second vessel on his first pass.

        Several minutes later, he returned, again on full plane, and struck the bow of the anchored boat. The owner of the boat heard the collision and waded out to the two vessels. He was able to get Roche back to shore and began CPR.

        Roche was pronounced dead at the scene.

        The PWC was a 2004 8-foot Bombardier. The second vessel was a 2008 18-foot Hurricane deck boat.

        Clay County Sheriff’s Office and US Army Military Police also responded to the scene.

        FWC continues to investigate the accident.

            A Jacksonville teen was injured in a boating accident Saturday at 2 p.m. on Hampton Lake in Bradford County. 

            Kent Winton, 9/7/97, was being towed on a tube by his father, William Winton, 4/5/67, just off the T-dock located at 7157 S.W. 9th Street in Hampton, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.

            William, who was driving a personal watercraft (PWC), was circling clockwise just off the dock. This apparently caused the tube to strike the dock, according to investigators.

            Kent was pulled from the water by his father and uncle. He was then transported to Shands Hospital in Gainsville via ambulance.

            Bradford County Sheriff’s Office personnel and EMS staff also responded to the scene.

            FWC is continuing the investigation.

Charles Abner Dickson (C.A., Spunk, Uncle Monk) was the sixth child born to Callie Robbirds Dickson and Henry Marshall Dickson, Sr. on August 23, 1923, in Shady Grove, Florida. He went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 3, 2010, from Jackson Hospital. His grandmother, soon after his birth, carried him to his mother’s bedside with the comment, “My he’s a spunky little thing.” From that day on his siblings and many others called him “Spunk”. A little nephew could not make the “S” sound, so Spunk became “Monk.” C.A. attended school in Grand Ridge. He was drafted to serve his country in World War II before graduating high school, but returned from Germany in 1945, to complete his senior year at Grand Ridge High School where he met the “love of his life,” Billie, his devoted wife of 57 years. He was a graduate of Chipola Jr. College, attended Florida State University and completed continuing education courses at the University of Florida. His career in the food service industry included work at Florida School for Boys, Apalachee Correctional Institute, and Taylor County Vocational School. He retired from Marianna High School, where he managed the cafeteria and taught culinary arts. Spunk was a musician with God-given talent for playing several instruments. He was a member of the Ocheese Ridge Boys and Girls Band and played many hours at local nursing homes, retirement centers, and in many churches. He was extremely happy when “making music”. He, his son, and grandson kept the art of cane syrup-making alive for many years. Both his family and Billie’s family had made syrup. Also, sharing his farm produce with many people was a real ministry of his. C.A. served as Deacon at Grand Ridge Baptist Church, was a member of Masonic Lodge #169, and American Legion Post 241, and played an active role in many efforts to help people. He was truly a “people person.” He was predeceased by his parents, Callie and H.M. Dickson, Sr.; two brothers, Bernice and H.M. Dickson, Jr.; and two sisters, Earse Lee Messer and Cecil Mae Barbaree. Survivors include his loving wife, Billie; one son, Chuck Dickson and fiance Janice; two grandchildren, Chad and Charli Dickson; his sister Lucille Baxter, and special in-law siblings; Jack Wester (Nell), and Jeanne Pelt. His nieces and nephews were very dear to him: Billy Dickson (Harriet), Geneva Burch (Marvin), Kathy Jarmon, Jimmy Dickson (Enricka), Henry Dickson (Sheila), Eudora Conner (Glenell), Diane Joiner (Mike), Peggy Cox (Jimmy), Jacqueline Tanner, Bonnie Baxter, Bob Baxter (Karen), Pat Butler, and Bob Barbaree (Vicky). His in-law nieces and nephews were as dear: Will Wester (Patty), Jacqueline McArthur (David), Penny Edwards (Terry), Joe Pelt (Barbara), and Sam Runfalo (Aaron). A host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Tom Brokaw, in his book, “The Greatest Generation,” stressed the importance of the sacrifices and contributions made by the men and women who shed their blood and made the ultimate sacrifices in their quest to literally save the world from the tyranny of evil regimes. In that book he describes those accomplishments of “The Greatest Generation.” C.A. Dickson was truly one who exemplified those attributes. A celebration of the life and home going of C.A. will be held at Grand Ridge Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 10 a.m CDT, with Rev. Caron Harn, Dr. Wiley Richards, Rev. Chester Padgett, and Rev. Gino Mayo officiating. Burial will follow in Carpenter Cemetery with James and Sikes Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held at Maddox Chapel on Monday evening, September 6, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions in C.A.’s memory may be made to Grand Ridge Baptist Church, Emerald Coast Hospice, Florida Baptist Children’s Homes, or The Gideon’s.

Published in Tallahassee Democrat on September 6, 2010

Madison County vs. Ft. White
 
The Madison County defense had their second straight shutout of an opponent.
 
483 yards of offense.
QB Tae Singletary was 7-11 for 115 yards
Damarcus Norton had 3 receptions for 35 yards and 2 carries for 40 yards.
Willie Gavin and Deshawntee Gallon each had 9 tackles.
Tommie Young had 24 carries for 224 yards and 2 TDs.

Obama says the middle class has been squeezed the most during the recession. 

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James Ancle Stewart, died Sept. 2, in Gainesville. Funeral Sept. 7, at Beggs FH Madison Chapel at 11 a.m. Visitation Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. (850-973-2258). 

Published in Tallahassee Democrat on September 5, 2010

Madison County picked up their first regular season win in Ft. White last night. The Cowboys shutout the Indians 31-0. Head Coach Mike Coe talks about the game in this Madison Voice exclusive: 
                                       
Our goal as a football team is to just get a little better every week and I think our guys accomplished that this week. All off-season, Summer, and Fall camp we have preached to them about going through the process of being the best we can be and not focusing on the results, but rather what we have to do to get the results we want. I couldnt be any prouder of our coaches or young men. They are such a pleasure to work with . Our defense is playing with great effort and grit about them right now. Coach Hodge and his staff work like crazy to put together a game plan for those guys and for the second week in a row, they pitched a shutout. Those guys over there on that side of the ball are such competitors and they are only going to keep getting better. I thought the offense played much better as a collective unit.We have to shore up some things down in the red zone area and we will because those guys take tremendous pride in finishing plays and drives. I thought the big uglies up front really got after it and got to the second level a little better this week and it allowed ol’ Tommie Young to get into thhe secondary and really do some damage. Most defensive backs don’t want to tackle a 6′ 210 lb fullback. Our quarterback play was outstanding last night, Tae Singletary was 7-11 for over 100 yards and the recievers really rebounded and made some nice catches as well. Thier downfield blocking was tremendous last night as well. I’m so proud of Demarcus Norton. He’s usually the smallest guy on the field, but he doesnt play like it. He had 3 catches, a punt return, ran a reverse, and made 4 tackles on defense. He works so hard at practice and competes in everything he does. It was good to get that first win under our belt and now we move onto Suwannee County. We are excited about going into the dog pound and playing Coach Spears and his Bulldogs. I guess we may be the underdog in this one seeing how Suwannee got 7 votes in the 2A poll and we didnt recieve 1 vote. Once again I encourage all the Cowboy fans to come see these guys play. Thanks for all the support at Fort White and thanks to Fellowship Baptist Church for the wonderful pre-game meal. Go Cowboys!!!!
 

 Earlier this year 4Quartersonline.com caught up with the new HC and Athletic Director at Madison County High School. Hear what he had to say about the Madison County football tradition, returning players and their supportive fans by clicking on the link below.
 
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Cowboys blank Indians 31-0 
Ft. White, FL 
Friday, September 3, 2010    By John Bullard  
 
Madison County held their opponents scoreless for the second game in a row as they defeated the Fort White Indians on their home turf.
 
Next up for the Cowboys will the their neighbors east of the Suwannee River, the Live Oak-Suwannee Bulldogs. Once again MC will be on the road Friday night September 10 as they visit the friendly confines of Paul Langford Stadium.
 
Head coach of the Cowboys, Mike Coe, will have his weekly recap of the Ft. White game on The Voice this weekend.

MADISON, FL – Members of the North Florida Community College District Board of Trustees re-elected Michael R. Williams of Madison as chair and Dr. Bill Brothers of Live Oak as vice-chair during the regular monthly board meeting Aug. 17, 2010. Williams has served on the NFCC Board since October 2008; Brothers since August 2008.

            Williams, an active community member and business owner, currently operates a financial services practice with New York Life in Madison. Brothers is director of personnel for Suwannee County District Schools and has worked closely with NFCC during his career in education.

           For more information about the NFCC Board of Trustees, visit http://www.nfcc.edu/about-nfcc/board-of-trustees or contact the NFCC President’s Office at (850) 973-1618.

                                        Michael R. Williams – Chair, NFCC Board of Trustees

                                            Dr. Bill Brothers – Vice Chair, NFCC Board of Trustees

 MADISON, FL – During the August District Board of Trustees meeting at North Florida Community College, NFCC President John Grosskopf presented Board member Linda Gibson with an award of appreciation to commemorate Gibson’s outstanding ten years of service. Gibson, originally appointed to the nine-member Board in 2000, says it’s been an honor to serve as a Madison County representative to the Board through the years. She now plans to pass the baton and retire from a position she says has been dear to her heart.       

            “During my ten years as an NFCC Trustee, I have developed an intense appreciation for the role of the college in this area,” said Gibson. “I am convinced that there can be no more loyal, hard-working, talented, and determined people in this state than those who lead and work at NFCC. They truly have the good of the students and of the area at heart.”

            NFCC Board members are appointed by the Governor and represent each county in NFCC’s six-county district: three members are appointed from Madison County; two from Suwannee County; and one each from Hamilton, Lafayette, Jefferson and Taylor. Gibson’s retirement from the Board will leave one vacant seat for a Madison County representative. But despite her departure from the Board, Gibson says she still plans to be involved with the college and attend NFCC events.    

            “It is my fervent hope that this college remains the important part of this area that it is now,” said Gibson. “I believe that under the leadership of President John Grosskopf, NFCC will continue to excel in providing excellence in both academic and workforce education for the people of this six-county area. Being a part of this community of people has been a privilege and an honor.”

            During the August Board meeting, NFCC President John Grosskopf praised Gibson for her dedication and diligent service to the college.

            “Mrs. Gibson has been a truly dynamic and involved trustee,” said Grosskopf. “She has always been a tireless cheerleader for the college.”

            For more information on the NFCC Board of Trustees, visit http://www.nfcc.edu/about-nfcc/board-of-trustees or contact the NFCC President’s Office at (850) 973-1618.  

PHOTO: NFCC President John Grosskopf presents Linda Gibson with an award of appreciation to commemorate Gibson’s outstanding ten years of service to the NFCC District Board of Trustees.

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday the 31^st day of August 2010 at approximately 3:20 AM a black male entered the Johnson and Johnson Burger King Restaurant & Truck stop at I-10 and 53 South wearing black and white bandanas covering his face and hair. The unidentified black male was dressed in black pants, short sleeve black shirt, and white gloves and had what was believed to be a pellet pistol protruding from inside his pants waistline. The black male subject was further described as having a “bad” left eye.  The clerk advised this subject did not say or do anything, just stood at the cash counter and looked at them. When the clerk noticed the pellet pistol sticking out of the front part of the subjects pants he was asked if the gun was real. The subject did not reply to the clerk and just turned around and left.

Sheriff Stewart request that any persons having information regarding this incident or the possible identity of this person to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 850-973-4001 or Crime Stoppers at 850-973-2762.

Hear  ye, hear ye … calling all royal subjects from Madison and surrounding communities. Your help is needed to break the evil spell cast on the kingdom of Briar Rose in this tale of sleeping beauty performed at the Rural Area Theater (RAT) September 10 – 12.  Briar Rose, the royal princess, has been sleeping for 100 years after a curse was cast upon her and her family by the evil 13^th fairy. The princes of the land have tried in vain to wake up Briar Rose, and they need your help. If Briar Rose is awakened, the spell will be lifted from everyone in the palace including the king and queen along with the royal baker and his helper Chip.

Insulted by not being invited to Briar Roses’ 16^th birthday party, the evil 13^th fairy tricked the princess and lulled her and the entire kingdom into slumber land.  Even the good 12^th fairy, her sister, could not stop the curse or help several bungling princes successfully survive the menacing briars (played by children in the audience) and save Briar Rose with one sweet kiss.  Finally, an incredibly shy prince makes it through the obstacles but cannot find the courage to kiss Briar Rose. His sidekick, the two-headed troll offers encouragement and support along the way.

 This show promises to be lots of fun for children of all ages as well as adults. Children will be invited onstage to help the baker pound dough, be the royal doctor to the queen, become evil trees and briar bushes, and make menacing forest sounds.

Produced by the RATT pact (Rural Area Theatrical Troupe), the show has an all-star cast. Ashlyn Sharpton makes her stage debut as Briar Rose and Alberto Rosario plays the dashing, but shy prince. Veteran actor Justin Webb takes on the role of the king and Sandy Valladares debuts as the queen.  Always a delight, Bob Wieland portrays the royal baker with Skyler Dunn as his assistant Chip.  Mother and daughter duo Teagan Dunn and Dawn Renner play opposites as the good 12^th and evil 13^th fairies.  Molly McCormack and Jessica Webb tackle the role of the wisecracking two-headed troll, and Keely Smith rounds out the cast in surprise cameo roles. Judie Baldwin directs the performance. Donn Smith takes the task of set designer and stage manager while Tim Dunn is tech coordinator.

Performances will be Friday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ; and Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. For more information visit the web at www.rattpact.com or call 850-673-9585.

The two suspects wanted in a triple murder Aug. 26 on a farm in McAlpin have been arrested and charged with those killings. 47, Lonnie Munn, of Live Oak,  and 38, James Howze, of O’Brien are charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Investigators received information the two suspects were in St. Charles, Minn. Authorities worked through the night with the U.S. Marshals to positively identify the suspects. After a positive identification was made, the U.S. Marshals arrested Munn and Howze at approximately 3:30 a.m. near a campground where they were staying.  Authorities allege that sometime during the night of the Aug. 25 or the early morning hours of Aug. 26, Munn and Howze shot and killed 53, Joe Militello, 68, Nancy Militello, and 32, Angelo Rosales. A third suspect 25, Keith Hughes, was previously arrested and is being held under a $200,000 bond charged with robbery and conspiracy. Munn and Howze have waived their rights to challenge the extradition and are expected to be returned to Suwannee
County in the next few days. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, Munn has convictions for robbery, burglary, false imprisonment, drug offenses, forgery and dealing in stolen property. Howze was convicted of second-degree murder and battery on a law enforcement officer.
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A 59-year-old man nearly died Thursday while swimming in a Suwannee County spring. According to EMS reports, The victim has not been identified nor was his address released. However, what is known from eye witnesses reports, the man went swimming in Anderson Springs around 3 p.m. and was swimming in the deeper part of the spring located south of I-10 and River Road in western Suwannee County. Witnesses said he got into trouble and had to be puled out of the water. EMS personnel were called to the scene and had to revive the victim. The victim was airlifted to a Gainesville medical center fro treatment and it is unknown at this time his condition.
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I’M TOLD THAT IT AIRED LAST NIGHT. IT MAY OR MAY NOT AIR TONIGHT.   

8-31-10  

The video will air on TruTv’s Most Shocking “Busted By The Badge”. The episode will be called “BATTLIN BABES”. at 10:00 PM. Check your local channel listings. Try channel 246 on Direct TV.

NFCC extends RN application deadline to Sept. 15  

MADISON, FL – North Florida Community College is currently accepting applications for its Registered Nursing program. The deadline to apply for the Spring Term 2010 RN program has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 15. Those interested in applying should contact Melody Dean at (850) 973-1662 or deanm@nfcc.edu. New RN classes begin Jan. 5, 2011. More information is also available at www.nfcc.edu.

            NFCC’s RN students are trained both in the classroom and in clinical settings in hospitals.  Students gain theoretical instruction and clinical experience in community health, pediatrics, OB, psyche, medical, surgical, maternal-child, mental-health, and geriatric nursing. Nursing students learn from on-the-job clinical assignments at area hospitals, nursing homes, and community agencies such as schools, public health departments and clinics.

            “The professors have done a wonderful job of making sure that I not only learn the material, but I can use it and apply it,” said current NFCC RN student Ashley Haynes. “I would highly recommend NFCC to any other student.”

            This six semester program prepares graduates to apply to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing will enable the graduate to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Florida.

            Applicants must have prior admission to NFCC and a passing grade in five pre-requisite courses prior to acceptance into the nursing program.  Students must provide proof of Rubella immunity and a TB test; physical exam, and criminal background check. Financial aid and scholarships may be available to qualified students.

            Prospective students should make an appointment now to discuss their academic plan for admissions into the RN program or one of NFCC’s other Allied Health programs. Allied Health staff and faculty are available to help students through the admissions process. For an application or more information, contact Melody Dean (850) 973-1662 or email deanm@nfcc.edu.

PHOTO: NFCC RN students David Thornton, left, and Ashley Haynes, right, with NFCC alumnus and advanced registered nurse practitioner Lucilla Strickland at NFCC.

Read Charlie Barnes’ latest article about Jimbo Fisher, head football coach for the Seminoles. Just click on the link below.
 
 
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The Madison Police Department is participating in the Labor Day DUI Crackdown (Over the Limit, Under Arrest) from August 20 through September 6, 2010.

The goal of this program is to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes, fatalities, and injuries that occur in Florida by conducting high visibility DUI enforcement… operations and increasing public awareness of the state’s alcohol- related crash problem.

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