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From Ted Ensminger – The other day, while I campaigned door-to-door, an elderly lady asked me if I was going to do a better job than those who served before me. Almost by reflex, I responded, “If I can't do better, I will not run again.”

After giving that question some thought, I realized that there is more to the question than first occurred to me. Whether or not I do "a better job" depends on what she thinks constitutes a better job.

In my own mind, a county commissioner should take the initiative and make things happen that improves our quality of life. Several conditions exist in Madison County that we should no longer tolerate. Don't you think your county commissioner should work to find the solutions needed to resolve those conditions? Whether successful or not, he must never stop trying. He's working for you.

So perhaps the real answer to the lady’s question should come from you. It’s your turn. How can your county commissioner do a better job? What would you expect of him? Please share your thoughts.

From Ted Ensminger – For those of you who have been longing for change in Madison County, this is YOUR YEAR!! Take just a moment and think about all of the changes that will take place in this election year alone:
New County Commissioner – District 3
New County Commissioner – District 5
New County Judge – Bailey Browning
New County Tax Collector
New Supervisor of Elections
New Superintendent of Schools
A new appointment is forthcoming for County Commission, District 1.

Additionally, Madison County is now WET for the first time in over 100 years, and the official groundbreaking for our NEW hospital is just days away!

We have a cup that is running over, full of new people with new energies, new ideas and most importantly, a new dedication towards making Madison County a better place to live, work and play!

As you go to vote, stop for a moment and realize how critical the opportunity is that lies before you. It is indeed rare to have such an opportunity for new leadership and new dedication, all within one election.

Climbing out of the rut we are in is no longer an option, it is a necessity. We urge you to cast each precious vote as if your children’s future and the future of Madison County depend on it. You know it does!

UPDATE ON NEW HOSPITAL GROUNDBREAKING!! - Madison County Memorial Hospital Administrator, David Abercrombie, has announced that Groundbreaking for our new hospital will be on November 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM ! Everyone is invited to attend this very special event.

Every day over 22,000 vehicles drive through Madison County on Interstate 10. Many of these vehicles are tourist with families heading to and returning from Disney World or perhaps visitors and residents from throughout Florida just heading west. Yet we have no signs on the Interstate marking exits for Blue Springs State Park, the Wardlaw–Smith- Goza Mansion or the Ray Charles Childhood Home.

We own our natural resources and our history. We need to promote them. Every visitor we pull from the Interstate is a small boost to our economy. Chances are they will buy gas and food here, or maybe see someplace where they would like to live or retire, maybe even a place to move their business to. Interstate 10 is an economic asset that we are not taking full advantage of!

We will be in Greenville on Wednesday, October 31, at the Greenville Public Library from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM, and at the intersection of US 221 N. and US 90 (next to Cully’s Seafood) from about noon until 2:00 PM. We would love to meet you!

Also, on Wednesday, October 31, be sure to stop by and see us in Madison for a little “TREAT” at the Downtown Halloween Celebration. We will be there from 6:00 PM until the candy runs out. Look for the beautiful “Bride of Darkness” brewing up some steaming magic potion in her giant caldron. I will be dressed as the scariest thing of all, a POLITICIAN!!!! WOOOOOooooooo!!!!

Vote for Ted “BEAR” Ensminger, County Commissioner, District 3. If you don’t live in District 3, you know someone who does. Please help spread the word to Vote for “BEAR” November 6. “Fighting like a BEAR for Madison County!”