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Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Reference: federalemploymenttips.blogspot.com

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Ryland Pike bridges

She said the bridges located between Central School and Cooper Estates subdivision were striped last year, but never repaved.



"... Madison County Engineer David Pope said the bridges, one of which goes over the Flint River, don’t need paving...."
   



Reference: blog.al.com

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

[New Hope] Drug dealer re-arrested

"... Andrew Passuer and hauled him off to jail. Police say he was staying in Lacey's Spring and bringing meth to New Hope...."
   

Reference: www.waff.com

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Joe Steele: Real estate 'visionary' dies



"...For nearly 50 years, Steele worked as a Realtor and builder, developing more than 18 subdivisions and constructing some 1,600 homes. He also developed commercial properties and, at one point, owned five building companies. His developments include Fox Run, Stallion Run, Ashley Estates, Cottonwood Estates and Northeast Chase Estates. ..."
   



Reference: www.al.com
File: Joe Steele
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Friday, October 16, 2009

Madison County school leaders preparing for H1N1 clinics

The vaccine will be provided free of charge by the Madison County Department of Public Health.


"... Madison County schools will be among the first in North Alabama to administer the H1N1 vaccine to students. ..."
   



Reference: www.waff.com

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Ticketed driver questions school zone speed limit if flashing light isn't on



"... The school zone in question is on Maysville Road near Chapman Middle School.
Stone said she got both tickets – the first at 3:20 p.m. and the most recent at 2:40 p.m. – while going north on Maysville Road on her way home...."
   



Reference: blog.al.com

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Maysville Estates Homes for Sale



"...Maysville Estates Subdivision is located in HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811. Every home available for sale in maysville estates will be listed ..."
   



Reference: www.level10realty.com

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USPS saves Wynn Drive site



"...The nearest post offices are the West Station on Governors Drive and the General Mail Facility on Wall-Triana Highway. Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center have their own post office branches. There is only one other local post office - the Haysland office on Whitesburg Drive ..."
   



Reference: www.al.com

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

USPS closes Propst Drugs site for audit

"...Joseph Breckenridge, spokesman for the post office, described the reason for the closure as "a matter that is under review by the U.S. Postal Service." ..."
   



Reference: www.al.com

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

New Market man extremely critical following Ryland Pike wreck



"...Central Volunteer firefighters and members of the Madison County Rescue Squad worked to free him. ..."
   



Reference: al.com

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Cooper Estates Homes for Sale




"... cooper estates Subdivision is located in HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811. Every home available for sale in cooper estates will be listed on this page...."
   


Reference: www.level10realty.com

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

AMBER Alert for missing Tennessee girl


Judi Juarez

"...Judi is with a 22 year-old Hispanic male, Jose Martin Cano. Cano is believed to be driving a purple or plum colored 2 door 1996 Ford Escort hatchback with TN license plate 485TJL. The vehicle is not registered to the abductor. ..."
   


Reference: www.waff.com

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Trail of Tears Riders Pass Through the Maysville and Ryland Area Today



Harley riders and other motorcyclist pass through the Maysville and Ryland, Alabama area today for the Trail of Tears Ride. The Trail of Tears Remembrance Motorcycle Ride is a remembrance of the horrid relocation and movement of Native Americans in the United States from their homelands to Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) in the Western United States. The phrase originated from a description of the removal of the Choctaw Nation in 1831. Many Native Americans suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation while en route to their destinations, and many died, including 4,000 of the 15,000 relocated Cherokee.
   


Reference: maysville-ryland.blogspot.com

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Ex-cop convicted of felony

Jury acquits Little of...

"...Jurors sided mostly with Little's version of events, acquitting him of a charge that he offered another officer marijuana to be used as evidence in a criminal case. He was also acquitted of charges that he knowingly submitted a false police report and tampered with evidence. ..."
   


Reference: www.al.com



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Monday, September 14, 2009

Chickasaw Canoe Rental - canoe the Flint River



"... Explore the beautiful Flint River with Chickasaw Canoe Rental. We offer quality Old Town canoes, paddles, life jackets and shuttle service. All you need to bring is a cooler! Get ready for beautiful scenery & fun on the Flint! The course is approximately 7 miles and takes 3-3 1/2 hours with breaks. It starts at Talado Landing on Highway 72 and ends at Little Cove Road. The Flint River is Class 1, which means it has no threatening rapids, and the course is easily navigable. Along the course, you may see wildlife, such as beavers and turtles...."
   



Reference: chickasawcanoerental.com

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North Alabama Canoe and Kayak



"... Local people may have only experienced the upper Madison County section of the Flint, from Oscar Patterson down to Winchester area, but the lower Madison County segment of Flint River offers a vastly different experience. The Flint River south of highway 72, flowing into the Tennessee River, has deeper and wider waters that offer an easy and beautiful paddling experience. With the closest put-in less than 10 miles from the center of Huntsville, the southern segment of the Flint River is easy and quick access to an enjoyable day on the water!..."
   



Reference: www.nacktrips.com

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Maysville Alabama History

Worsham and Washam Family History



"... They then moved to Madison Co., AL. On 30 Aug 1820 he bought land for $4,500 which was located one mile west of Maysville on the East side of the Flint River in Madison Co., AL. They lived there and raised their children until his death in 1847 (Court record) He is listed in the 1840 Madison Co., AL Census..."
   



Reference: www.worsham.larrywasham.com

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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Gurley Dove Shoot September 12, 26

"... The Gurley Lions Club asked WHNT NEWS 19 to pass along this information about its annual dove shoot...."
   



Reference: www.whnt.com

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Madison County Residents Warned to Prepare for a H1N1 Flu Virus pandemic

"... It's not a matter of if the local area will be traumatized with the H1N1 flu virus, but just how debilitating that hit will be, said Sheila McFerran, executive director of HandsOn Greater Huntsville. ..."We're talking about a real pandemic," she said. "Sick people need to stay home, but they don't need to fear for their jobs. Some allowances are going to have to be made." ... "
   



Reference: www.al.com

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Monday, August 10, 2009

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2009-2010

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS CALENDAR
2009-2010


Click Image To Enlarge

   



Reference: www.madison.k12.al.us

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Forecasts for the Flint River at Brownsboro

"...USGS 03575100 FLINT RIVER AT BROWNSBORO, AL., ... STATION IS OPERATED IN COOPERATION WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT..."
   



Reference: noaa.gov

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Perseid meteor shower visible over Maysville Alabama



"...The Perseid meteor shower has been observed for about 2000 years, with the first known information on these meteors coming from the Far East. In early medieval Europe, the Perseids came to be known as the "tears of St. Lawrence." The shower is visible from mid-July each year, with the greatest activity between August 8 and 14, peaking about August 12. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches 60 or more per hour. They can be seen all across the sky, but because of the path of Swift-Tuttle's orbit, Perseids are primarily visible in the northern hemisphere.
The 2009 shower is expected to peak on the night of Tuesday-Wednesday August 11 - August 12. ..."
   



Reference: en.wikipedia.org

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

ABC Cleaning & Lawn Services



For Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning, and Lawn Services, call Evan Willis at 256-527-6825. ABC Cleaning and Lawn Services specializes in General and contract cleaning, carpet and tile cleaning, window and pressure cleaning, fire and water restoration, home and office relocation, and lawn and tree maintenance. ABC is bonded, licensed, and insured. Call on us for fast, professional, and affordable service you can trust. Thanks in advance for allowing us to service your needs! Call today and tell us that you found us on the web.
   



Reference: http://carpetcleaningandlawnservices.rocket-city.us/

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Help put Huntsville on www.everyblock.com

EveryBlock.com


Help us put Huntsville on EveryBlock.com by requesting it here. EveryBlock says, "...EveryBlock is a new way to keep track of what’s happening on your block, in your neighborhood and all over your city. Check it out ..."
...and read what the media is saying about EveryBlock.com:

   



Reference: www.everyblock.com

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Boeing to layoff 130 in Huntsville in response to planned cuts in missile defense program



"... In a statement, the company said layoff notices will be issued to about 250 employees in the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program at various locations, including Alabama, Alaska, California and Colorado...."
   



Reference: blog.al.com

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Eva Court Cemetery Circa 1800+

At the end of Eva Court in Cooper Estates in the Maysville, Alabama (Huntsville 35811)area, you will find the Eva Court Cemetery. The grave areas are overgrown and not well-cared-for. For genealogical purposes, you will find family markers for Albright, Forsey, Giles, Mayfield, and Wortham. At one time there was beautiful iron-work surrounding the site, but over time the ornamental fencing has been pilfered. Enter the site with caution, as it is infested with snakes.


   



Reference: http://maysville-ryland.blogspot.com/

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Saints M/C Raft Race "Wrap Up"



"...Wow! What a weekend! The 10th Annual LL's Memorial Raft Race was a huge success and lots of fun. Saturday we enjoyed the company of a couple of hundred people through out the day and well into the night. The yard filled up quickly with tents and rvs as people settled in for the long weekend. ..."
   



Reference: saints-mc.org

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Book Review: Huntsville: Madison County : To the Edge of the Universe

Huntsville: Madison County : To the Edge of the Universe (Urban Tapestry Series)

"Growing up in Huntsville--this mountainous city worthy of Norman Rockwell's insights--I was shadowed by the giants of the rocket and space programs." So writes Jan Davis in her introduction to Huntsville/Madison County: To the Edge of the Universe. In fact, she says, "It is almost impossible to grow up in Huntsville and not develop a fascination with space travel and exploration."

The giants who built the city into a major rocket center insisted that their chosen home have the very best social and cultural amenities. And, although it is in many ways an unassuming northern Alabama town, Huntsville is also a place where growing up in the shadow of greatness is easy, thanks to the wealth of schools and colleges, parks, cultural facilities, and recreational outlets.

Huntsville is also a business and high-tech mecca, with its many private and public institutions comprising an impressive economic zone. As Davis points out, more than 50 Fortune 500 companies have operations in the area.

But Huntsville's charms are so diverse that the city holds fascination for everyone. From ice skating to music to history to museums to country cooking, Huntsville remains above all "a city of wonderful contradictions, always unpredictable and capable of delight."



Reference: Huntsville: Madison County : To the Edge of the Universe (Urban Tapestry Series)


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Beautiful Home (mansion) Atop Hill in Maysville and Ryland Area

Take a peek at the Home on the Hill in the Maysville, Alabama Area

As you make the drive down Ryland pike from Huntsville toward the Maysville four-way stop, you may have noticed the beautiful home that sits on the hill next to Central School and just before the first Flint River bridge. Below you will find a birds-eye view of the property complements of Bing.
   



Photo From Bing. Click Photo to Enlarge Please

Reference: Maysville Alabama Home

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Must Watch Video

This video has nothing to do with local news, but it is a must see.




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