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Praise the Lord! May 16, 2013

Union Chapel to
host friends, family
Union Chapel AME Church, 536 Union Chapel Road, Quincy, Florida, the Rev. Kevin Robinson, pastor, will host its annual Family and Friends Day Program at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Speaker for this occasion is the Rev. Joseph O. Love, pastor of Union Hill AME Church of Wacissa.
The Union Hill AME Church family will be in charge of the program. The public is invited.
Women’s Day planned in Quincy

The story unfolds
Judge rules against barrel racing

Administrative Law Judge John G. Van Landingham issued an 85-page opinion stating the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering was incorrect in granting a pari-mutuel barrel-racing permit to Creek Entertainment in Gretna.
What that will mean to Creek Entertainment, which owns and operates a card room and simulcast betting venue at it Gretna facility, is still uncertain because the parent company plans to appeal the ruling, according to Antonio Jefferson, Gretna city manager.

Senator releases list of...

ALICE DU PONT
Times Editor
Now that what has been described as a “very active” Legislative session has drawn to a close, State Sen. Bill Montford’s office released the following accomplishments for Gadsden County.
“North Florida has something unique and special and it must be protected and recognized,” said Montford in a press release.

Southerland supports sheriff’s...

Sheriff Morris Young went to Washington earlier this year to see if he could get support for the youth center he hopes to open in Quincy and a few other projects that require funding. Last Thursday Washington — in the person of Congressman Steve Southland — came to him.

After a short meeting in his office, Young and Southerland visited the 74,000-square-foot former tomato packing house that sits on 34 acres that he hopes will become a multi-purpose youth center.

Scott’s vetoes impact county

Gov. Rick Scott used the power of his veto pen Monday to put the skids to three Gadsden County projects which totaled $750,000.

The most expensive item to get the ax was the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office request for a community and recreation enter for $400,000. Sheriff Morris Young said he needed the funds to purchase a former tomato warehouse off Bostick Road and begin transforming it into a multi-purpose family center geared toward recreation and education for youth.

Praise the Lord! May 23, 2013

Church to celebrate Pentecostal feast
You are cordially invited to the Ten Days Feast of Pentecostal at Trueway Apostolic Church Jesus Christ, 1811 Mainline Drive, Quincy. This event will be May 17 through May 26, which is Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. For information, call Prophet W.R. Fitten at 850-627-4596.
Musical celebration planned for Bristol

Hurricane season starts June 1

With the start of the 2013 hurricane season just a week away, Shawn Wood, director of Gadsden County’s Emergency Management Office, said the county is getting ready.
June 1 is the kickoff of the 2013-2014 hurricane season. On Saturday, the Emergency Management Office, the City of Quincy’s Anti-Litter Campaign and the Gadsden County School Board will partner for a day of information and enlightenment on the Courthouse Square from noon to 4 p.m.
The aim was to use that day and site for distribution of important community information.

Big bash for babies

Breanna A. Rittman
Times Intern
Helping new or expecting parents figure out what to do with that wonderful bundle of joy was the purpose of recent community event.

The Gadsden County Healthy Start Coalition hosted its third Healthy Baby Community Baby Shower on Saturday. It drew a crowd of about 200 and about 15 agencies were on hand to provide valuable information and some helpful giveaways.

Lady Cats finish season

The Munroe softball team played errorless softball to pull off a major upset over district rival Aucilla Christian in 2A Region 1 semifinals. That win earned them a berth in the regional finals against Academy at the Lakes for the second straight season.

Unfortunately, the errors they avoided against Aucilla found them down in Wesley Chapel and doomed them from a repeat trip to the state finals. AATL won 9-3 and only three of their nine runs were earned.