Rotary Club to construct 500th ramp

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Zach Mitcham
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Wednesday, September 5. 2012
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Hundreds of local families have had an easier time getting their physically handicapped loved ones in and out of the house thanks to the Rotary Club of Madison County.

And commissioners approved a proclamation Monday honoring that organization, which will soon reach a major milestone — its 500th handicapped ramp.

The Rotary Club has constructed over two miles of handicapped ramps since 1995, with an estimated value of $600,000. This service is provided to disabled citizens of the county at no cost — though citizens do make a donation for materials when they are able.

On Sept. 8, Rotary members, local citizens and officials will gather at the home of Annie Mae Jarrells at 5494 Jot ‘Em Down Road as the club constructs its 500th ramp.

Madison County commission chairman Anthony Dove, a Rotary member who helps with the construction, said the Rotary program is truly meaningful to those who need the service.

“This is one of the best things in my life that I’ve ever been involved with,” he said.

Dove presented a plaque Monday to the Rotary Club’s Roy Gandy, who has spearheaded the ramp efforts over the years.

Gandy said the Rotary Club cannot take full credit for the ramps. He said the ramp program is a community project, with numerous individuals and organizations making contributions in various ways.

“The citizens have really jumped in and helped us with this,” said Gandy. “We haven’t done this by ourselves. There are some really fine people in Madison County who have helped us.”
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