Vic van Leeuwen
Harvest, Huntsville, Madison
MADISON – Two completely different sets of people were placed in a venue that showed their one interest in common – a love of cars.
Harvest, Huntsville, Madison
by GreggParker 
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Bob Jones High School, James Clemens High School, Madison
by GreggParker 
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Bob Jones High School, Madison, Madison County Record
by GreggParker 
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MADISON - After reviewing and judging 82 submissions, Optimist Club of Madison members have announced the winners in their 2019 essay contest.
Bob Jones High School, Discovery Middle School, James Clemens High School
by GreggParker 
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Lifestyles, Madison, Madison County Record
by GreggParker 
May 26, 2017
“Should an emergency happen, the youngsters who attended have already met first responders and know that they’re there to help,” van Leeuwen said....
Bob Jones High School, James Clemens High School, Madison
by GreggParker 
April 22, 2017
MADISON –Optimist Club of Madison recognized the winning authors in its annual essay and oratorical contests at the April 6 meeting of Madison Board o...
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