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 
December 28, 2022
MADISON – Dozens of children were fortunate to have a brighter Christmas morning because of the outreach of a venerable organization in the military a...
Bob Jones High School, James Clemens High School, Madison
by GreggParker 
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MADISON – In one of its most popular civic projects, Optimist Club of Madison has announced the winners of its annual Optimist Essay Contest.
Bob Jones High School, Madison, Madison County Record
by GreggParker 
April 28, 2019
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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MADISON - Following its annual tradition and pledge to nurture youth, Optimist Club of Madison recently coordinated the 2018 Essay and Oratorical Cont...
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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