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Madison Enterprise-Recorder 3


Hospital Gives Warm Holiday Gift


 Photo submitted
 MCMH continues its tradition of assisting the elderly of Madison County, donating blankets and coats to
the Senior Center. Pictured, left to right, are: Judy Sorrell, Vicki Howerton, Susan Yonce, Sharon Underhill,
and Cindy Burnett.


 The staff of the Madison County Memorial
Hospital has a longstanding tradition of assisting
the elderly of Madison County through both med-
ical services and their continued support of the
Madison County Senior Center. These needs ex-
tend far beyond medical care, however.
 As winter approaches, it is an ongoing con-
cern for seniors to stay warm. In spite of Flori-
da's warmer climate, the months of December,
January and February in particular can be quite
cold. Responding to those conditions, the hospital
staff organized a coat and blanket drive.
 "The blanket drive that MCMH did for the Se-
nior Citizens was a joy to all our employees. The
huge box was full and running over, with both
blankets and jackets to help meet the needs of lo-
cal Senior citizens," Vicki Howerton noted on be-
half of the hospital. "Additionally, she said, "we
took another bag of blankets to Senior Citizens
today (Dec. 29), knowing that in 29 degree weath-

 State Annou


 er, they would have a need for extras in order to
 stay warm."
 Displaying a large box with a banner stating,
 "We At MCMH Love Our Seniors," organizers col-
 lected dozens of blankets and coats, which they
 delivered to Sharon Underhill, at the senior cen-
 ter. Underhill joined Executive Director Rosa
 Richardson in expressing her appreciation on be-
 half of those receiving the warm holiday gift.
 Judy Sorrell, Susan Yonce and Cindy Burnett,
 along with Howerton, presented the holiday box
 on behalf of all hospital employees, throwing out
 huge kudos to everyone who supported this time-
 ly and worthwhile effort.
 Those wishing to support these and other
 year-round efforts should call Sharon Underhill
 at (850) 973-4241 for more information, especially
 regarding volunteer roles at the new senior facil-
 ity, due to open in a few months at the corner of
 SR 14 and Harvey Greene Drive.

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Complaints For 2009


 Unwanted telephone
sales calls continue to be
the top gripe for Florida
residents, with more
than 6,500 complaints
filed with the Florida De-
partment of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
in 2009. Commissioner
Charles H. Bronson has
released the top 10 list of
complaints and the
state's "Do Not Call law
continues to generate
the most activity In fact,
there were 1,500 more
written complaints filed
by people on the "Do Not
Call" list than in 2008.
 Consumers can pay
an initial fee of $10, with
a $5 annual renewal fee,
to have their home and
cell telephone numbers
placed on the list and
avoid unwanted sales
calls. The fee is used
only to administer the
program. The types of
calls that are exempt
from the list can be
found at http://www.800
helpfla.com/nosales.htm
1.
 The department's
Division of Consumer


Services is the clearing-
house for consumer
complaints in Florida.
 The division regu-
lates 11 industries but
also attempts to mediate
problems consumers
have with unregulated
businesses. Complaints
about industries that fall
under the regulatory au-
thority of another
agency are referred to
that agency. There were
about 38,000 written
complaints filed in 2009,
slightly more than the
37,227 filed in 2008.
 Bronson releases the
top 10 list every year to
alert consumers about
what the biggest prob-
lem areas are so they
can be more vigilant
about protecting them-
selves.
 Telemarketing com-
plaints not involving the
"Do Not Call" law
ranked second this year
with 3,609 complaints.
Travel/vacation plans
dropped to third place
with 2,781 complaints, a
decrease of more than
800 from 2008. Fourth on


the list was cred-
it/banking with 2,774
complaints and round-
ing out the top five was
communications with
2,302 complaints.
 "People can save
themselves a lot of trou-
ble, and probably money,
if they check out compa-
nies before they do busi-
ness with them by calling
our consumer helpline,"
Bronson said. "Con-
sumers can find out if a
regulated business is
properly registered and
check the complaint his-
tory of any company"
 Problems with mo-
tor vehicle sales and ac-
cessories (such as truck
tool boxes, bedliners and
other items sold in auto
parts stories) generated
1,644 complaints putting
motor vehicle sales sixth
on the list. There were
slightly fewer com-
plaints, 1,625, against
motor vehicle repair
shops which took the
number seven spot. The
eighth category on the
list was medical issues,
prompting 1,543 com-


plaints.
 Landlord/tenant
disputes continue to be
in the top 10, this year at
number nine with 1,523
complaints. The final
category in the top ten
was complaints against
real estate bro-
kers/salespersons with
1,197 complaints.
 Bronson encourages
consumers to file a com-
plaint if they feel they
have been wronged by a
business by calling the
department's helpline at
1-800 HELPFLA (1-800-
435-7352) or 1-800-FLAYU-
DA (1-800-352-9832) for
Spanish-speaking opera-
tors. The department
was able to obtain nearly
$5.9 million in goods, ser-
vices or cash refunds for
consumers in 2009. Peo-
ple can use those same
helpline numbers to find
out the complaint history
of a business. Con-
sumers can also file com-
plaints online by visiting
the Division of Con-
sumer Services website
at http://www.800
helpfla.com.


Cocaine


cont from Page 1


the vehicle, Parks observed an open can of beer in
the driver's side cup holder.
 While both occupants spoke with Officer Mey-
ers, Parks removed the beer from the vehicle and ob-
served three small plastic bags containing a white
powdery substance in the cup holder.
 Parks conducted a field test on the white pow-
dery substance and it tested positive for cocaine.
 At this time, both Brown and Young were se-
cured and placed in a patrol vehicle.
 After a more extensive search of the vehicle, of-
ficers located several more small plastic baggies con-
taining cocaine.
 After questioning both Brown and Young about
the drugs, both were placed under arrest and trans-
ported to thee county jail. Patrick Brown was
charged with possession of cocaine with intent to
sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.
 Annie Young was charged with possession of co-
caine.


Cash, Drugs

cont from Page 1

 During a pat down search for officer safety, Rosen-
berg discovered a small plastic baggy that contained a
white powdery substance that appeared to be cocaine
and a large amount of U.S. currency After Rosenberg
placed handcuffs on Robinson, Robinson complained
that the cuffs were too tight.
 Rosenberg was attempting to loosen the cuffs
when Robinson pulled away from the officers and fled
on foot. Both Officers Rosenberg and Stephenson
caught Robinson and restrained him.
 During an inventory of Robinson's vehicle for im-
poundment, several more small plastic bags contain-
ing cocaine were located.
 Robinson was transported to the county jail and
charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell,
possession of drug paraphernalia, escape and a viola-
tion of probation warrant.
 Under the Florida forfeiture act, Robinson's vehi-
cle and currency will be seized.


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