www.greenepublishing.com tChe matison ntetptlse AR.:.- A-:^ rf4 t o....... t 4:1cOrvO % Our 143rd Year, Number 48 Friday, August 1, 2008 Madison, Florida C.A.L.L Elects Chair And Adopts Resolution Neighbors from throughout Madi- son County gath- ered in support of the Citizens Against Legal- ized Liquor (C.A.L.L.): (front row left to right) Jackie Brown, Suzanne Peavy, Caden Craven, Sim Alexander, Thomas Cattle, Marcus Hawkins; (back row left to right) Oliver Bradley, Joe Rowe, Nora Brooks, Jere Burnette, Octavius Tookes and Montrell Hawkins. ureene ruoulsning, Inc. rnoio ny mlcnaei lurns, July za, zuu0 By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. By unanimous vote of those in attendance at the July 28 meeting of the Citizens Against Legalized Liquor (C.A.L.L.), Madison County Sheriff Pete Bucher was elected as Chair and Spokesperson for the or- ganization. The meeting, which was held at the Madison County Courthouse, drew a diverse crowd of supporters from throughout the county. Early in the procedures, Man- ning Hicks, former Director of the Middle Florida Baptist Association, proposed the adoption of a resolu- tion condemning all acts or threats of violence and harassment in any form associated with the liquor is- sue referendum. The group voted unanimously to accept the resolu- tion. In fact, before the meeting Greene Publishing To Run Public Salaries By Jacob Bembry Greene Publishing, Inc. Greene Publishing, Inc. will begin' running salaries of public employees, beginning in next Friday's Madison En- terprise-Recorder The salaries being printed stem from concerns from the public over the decision by the Madison County Com- mission and other public entities rais- ing their millage. This information is available not only to the press, but is available to any- one in the general public to request un- der the Florida Public Records Law (Sunshine Law). Democrat And Republican Rally Set For August 8 By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, August 8 at 5:15 p.m. at the gazebo in the Four Freedoms Park in downtown Madison, a Democratic Rally will be held, followed by a Repub- lican Rally, immediately upon their con- clusion. Democratic candidates who will be elected without opposition will speak first. Democratic candidates with oppo- sition in the General Election will speak next. Candidates running in the De- Please see RALLY, Page 18A closed, several in the room ex- pressed their absolute indignation for any behavior short of the stan- dards on which C.A.L.L. was formed. Additional leadership assign- ments included Gene Stokes as Vice Chair, Steve McHargue as Publicity Committee Chair and Willie Gamalero as Finance Committee Chair to work alongside Treasurer Connie Peterson. Linda Howell serves as Secretary It was also agreed that the committee chairs and officers would form an execu- tive committee. "As of 4:00 today, no petition has been filed with the Supervisor of Elections," Stokes stated. "When it is, the petitioner will have 120 days to collect signatures from one- fourth of the registered voters of Madison County in order for it to go to ballot for a countywide vote," Stokes went on to say Comments during the meeting included references to the condi- tion of other counties that have gone through the same process. Of particular interest is that apparent- ly none of those counties that have gone wet, whose demographics are similar to Madison, have experi- enced any significant degree of economic improvement. These numbers, as well as law enforce- ment input, will be highlighted as full committee formation is com- pleted. For more information, com- ments, or to join the efforts of C.A.L.L., simply phone Gene Stokes. at (850) 973-8607 or (850) 971-5744. .Staff writer Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@greenepub- lishing.com. Recycle For Charity In Full Swing ,lll.- Madison County Waste and Recycling Coordinator Jerome Wyche joins Lisa Flournoy from Junior Auxiliary (center left) in "Passing the Can" to Needy Families of Madison County leadership Judy Dean and Christy Grass (right). By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Board of County Commissioners ap- proved the selection of the Needy Families of Madison County, Inc. to be the charity re- cipient of recycling fees received from aluminum cans deposited at the solid waste and recycling collection sites around Madison County. S Last year, which was the in- augural year of the aluminum cans charity collection project, Junior Auxiliary of Madison County was the donation recipi- ent. Lisa Flournoy who was a driving force in the creation of the program, actively supports JA. In short time, the project numbers were extremely impres-. sive, so the "Recycle for Kids," project was extended another year, allowing a new charity to be designated for the proceeds. During the June 18 regular meeting of the board, Needy Families of Madison County was selected. The organization will use the aluminum can collec- tions to provide Christmas toys for underrivileged children in Madisoin 4~o ty Last year, the organization provided toys to over 600 children around the Madison community, largely due to donations from the public. The project has already garnered regional awareness and praise. The can collection will en- able the organization to double, if not triple their efforts. Wyche met with President Judy Dean and Project Chair Christy Grass, where a memo of agreement was drafted, and signed, complying Please see RECYCLE, Page 18A Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, July 31, 2008 The Madison Enterprise-Recorder building has been a part of the Madison landscape since 1865. By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. On August 5,1964, Tommy and Mary Ellen Greene launched the Madison County Carrier newspaper and the Carrier Of- fice Supplies, on Rutledge Street in downtown Madison. Later, on October 20, 1993, they pur- chased The Madison Enter- prise-Recorder from the Tom Ric k e ts on Tommy and Mary Ellen Greene Group. The Rick- etson Group had purchased it from retiring T.C. Mer- chant, who, with his Dad, had been operating the his- t9ric paper, which was founded in 1865. August 5th marks the 44th Anniversary of the Car- rier The Greenes would like to share a double cele- bration with the community on that date by holding an Open House from 4 until 6 p.m. at the old Enterprise- Recorder office, which has just been stylishly renovat- ed back to the early 1900s era and is now available for occupancy "Located at 111 Shelby Avenue, across the street from the east side of the Courthouse, everyone is invited to stop by and share in a piece of Madison County history," says Emerald Greene, publisher. Lisa Reeves Joins ARC ARC Madison/Jefferson would like to welcome Lisa Masters Reeves as the newest member of the ARC Madison/Jefferson (Personnel Development Services) family. Lisa is not exactly a new face at ARC/PDS be- cause she has been volun- teering at the center over the last year tutoring clients in reading and occasionally New ARC Madison/Jefferson em- leading whole group activi- ployee Lisa Reeves is pictured with ties. Lisa's du- her husband, Tom, and her daughters, ties will in- Kayla, left, and Abby, right. clude .coordinating, leading, and documenting mean- ingful daily activities with Marty Sheffield (supervi- sor for the Adult Day Training Program), Patricia Adams, and Geraldine Thompkins for the 20-28 clients that come to the center each day. Shewill also be in charge of public relations for the center. If you would like to have Lisa come to your organization and share about the mission at ARC/PDS, she can be reached at ARC/PDS at 973-4614. She is also scheduling Tuesday field trips to busi- nesses around the community so that the developmen- tally disabled clients have the opportunity to learn about various job skills and feel integrated into the community Thus far, Angler Marina, Yellow Pine Restaurant, and Winn Dixie have graciously welcomed the clients to visit on various occasions in groups of 7 Please see REEVES, Page 18A Around Madison Church Classifieds SFun Page 2 Sections, 30 Pages 5-8A Legals 9A I Outdoors 16A Real Estate 12A T.V. Guide e Section iA81 Sat 2 .1Sun s Mon 17-1Fr1 88/73 Sat 89/74 n 3 95/75 10A Mixed clouds and sun with scat- Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in IA few thunderstorms possible. Times of sun and clouds. Highs in B Section tered thunderstorms. High 88F. the upper 80s and lows in the mid Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 90s and lows In the mid 13 15A 70s. the mid 70s. 70s.