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Becky’s Dance Step Studios To Hold Annual Recital This Weekend

Kristin — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:36:16 +0000

It’s that time of year again; time for the community to show their support to the talented students of Becky’s Dance Step Studios during their annual recital. This year’s recital will be held this Saturday, May 18. The first show will begin at 1 p.m. the evening performance will begin at 7 p.m. The recital will be held at North Florida Community College’s Van H. Priest Auditorium.
This year’s theme is “Coast to Coast” with the dancers performing their way across the United States. Price of admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12. There will be no reserved seating, however, tickets will be available at the dance studio as well as at the auditorium one hour prior to the show.
During the show there will be no flash photography or video taping of any kind. If you are interested in taking pictures of the performances, please feel free to stop by the dress rehearsal performances, which will be held on Thursday and Friday at 4 p.m.

Madison City Commission Agenda Tuesday, May 14

Submitted — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:54:47 +0000

AGENDA
MAY 14, 2013
MADISON CITY COMMISSION MEETING

CITY HALL
321 SOUTHWEST RUTLEDGE STREET
MADISON, FLORIDA 32340
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Adoption of Agenda

3. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Minutes of April 9, 2013
(b) Minutes of May 6, 2013
(c) Fire Report
(d) Police Report
(e) Financial Report
(f) Revision to City Vehicle Policy
(g) Proclamation Recognizing Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day
(h) Proclamation Recognizing Viva Florida 500 Celebration
(i) Proclamation regarding Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness
(j) Re-Appointment to Tourist Development Council

5. Citizen’s Participation (6 p.m.)

6. Acceptance of Donation of Property (City Manager)

7. FY 11-12 Annual Audit (City Manager)

8. USDA Project to Renovate the 2nd Floor of the Police Facility (Architect Will Rutherford)

9. Traffic Safety Recommendations Regarding Area in and around Site of New Hospital and New Charter School (Police Chief Gary Calhoun)

10. Wastewater Agreement with Department of Corrections (City Manager)

11. Proposed Recreation Park near Jeanette Circle (City Manager)

12. Playground Equipment at Recreation Park Located on Martin Luther King Drive (City Manager)

13. Proposed Directional Signage for Intersections (City Manager)

14. Proposed Expansion of Tax Increment Finance District (City Attorney)

15. Proposed Golf Cart Crossings (Police Chief Gary Calhoun)

16. Change Date of July 2013 City Commission Meeting (Commissioner Thompson)

17. City Manager’s Report

18. Other Items of Interest to the Commission

19. Adjourn

Texting and Driving Banned in Florida

Submitted — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:40:15 +0000

Texting and driving will soon be illegal in the State of Florida, following the Legislature’s passage of a bill.
In April, the Florida Senate voted 36-0 to outlaw texting and driving. On Thursday, May 1, the bill (CSSB 52) overwhelmingly passed the Florida House of Representatives.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice) enjoyed bipartisan support.
The bill, which had earlier been passed by the House, had to be sent back to the Senate, because of an amendment to the bill. Sen. Detert concurred with the amendment and the bill was reconfirmed by the Senate.
Senate Bill 52 now goes to Gov. Rick Scott for his signature.
The law bans anyone from typing on a device while operating any moving vehicle. First offenses will be a $30 fine and any additional tickets within a five-year period will be a $60 fine and take three points off an offender’s driver’s license.
There is a clause in the law, which allows texting while stopped at a red light.

Obituary: Sarah Taylor Malone

Submitted — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:02:34 +0000

Sarah Taylor Malone, age 59, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Capital Regional Medical Center.

Graveside funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home.

She was born in Monticello and had lived in Greenville since 1978. She loved her family, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband: William L “Willie” Malone of Greenville; one son: William “Toby” Malone (Bridget) of Greenville; three brothers: Riley Taylor of Jennings, John Taylor of Quitman, Ga., and James Taylor of Key West.; two sisters: Hazel Schuebert of Lake Park, Ga., and Carolyn Taylor Scott of Tenn.; and two granddaughters: Kersten and Kiley Malone.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (850) 973-2258.

Obituary: George Florence Joseph

Submitted — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:49:34 +0000

George Florence Joseph, age 89, died Monday in Haven Hospice in Lake City.

Graveside Funeral service will be Wednesday 4 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Cemetery.

She lived in Valdosta, Ga., before going to Haven Hospice and operated a Laundry Mat. She was a member of Forrest St. United Methodist Church, Valdosta, GA.

She is survived by two daughters: Florence Diane Henderson-Simmons of Lake City, and Mary Ann Willis of Nashville, Ga.; one sister: Van Dalah Thompson of Sanford; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.

Obituary: Sally Lou Wilson

Submitted — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:16 +0000

Sally Lou Wilson, age 80 died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Haven Hospice in Lake City.

Graveside funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Cherry Lake Baptist Cemetery.

She graduated from Madison High School in 1951, and retired from Gold Kist and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258.

Obituary: Merlene Webb Albritton

Submitted — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:37:38 +0000

Merlene Webb Albritton, age 78, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Lake Park of Madison.

Funeral service will be 11:00 Thursday, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at
Corinth Cemetery.Visitation will be Wednesday night.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258.

5K “Spontaneous Fun Run/Walk” for Martin Richard Family – Saturday May 18, 2013 – 7:30 a.m. – Madison, Florida – meet at NFCC Gym – Race starts at 8 a.m.

Submitted — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:54:14 +0000

Submitted by Alexis Sowell
This is 8 year old Martin Richard, who died April 15th in the Boston Marathon bombings. This picture has become the poster/face of #RunforBoston. His words say it all.

My friends and I love to run! We run 10-12 miles a week and run in surrounding area 5k’s. It has been our dream to one day run in the NY Marathon and/or the Boston Marathon. We love the crowds cheering the on the runners at the finish line. That is why we are all so moved and feel such sadness for the family of Martin Richard, the 8 year old boy killed at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15th. Martin was with his family, his Dad who is a runner, his Mom who underwent brain surgery after injuries sustained that day, his little sister who lost a leg resulting in injuries sustained that day and his little brother, who by the grace of God was not hurt. They were simply cheering on the runners (most of them friends) as a right of passage marking the signs of Spring and warmer weather. This is a family who is constantly giving to others. They now need help and gifts from strangers.

Having said this, my friends and I simply want to help in some small way. We are having a 3.1 mile spontaneous fun run/walk in honor of Martin Richard and his family. 100% of the profits will go directly to the Martin Richard family to help with medical bills, wheel chairs, and anything possible to help make their suffering a little easier. Their lives will never be the same again. Please come out and support this great cause. The price is $20.00 per runner/walker, which includes a T-shirt. We must have your sizes and registration on or before Friday, May 10th to guarantee shirt availability. (Sign up will be available day of race, but cannot guarantee shirt).

If you would like to donate, volunteer or have any questions, please contact us, Alexis Sowell 850-869-0016, Ashley Jackson 850-591-6896, or Allie Jackson 850-273-0744

Name:______________________________________ Age:___________
Address:)____________________________________ City,State,Zip:_______________________
Run or Walk:________________ T-Shirt size: (Adult S, M, L, XL) _______

You can also mail the registration form along with your check made payable to: Martin Richard 5K
Send to: Alexis Sowell, 169 SW Range Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340 or Ashley & Allie Jackson, 18326 Talquin Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32310

Update: Department of Motor Vehicles Intercepts Threatening Letter Out of Abundance of Caution, Department Initiates Normal Safety Measures

Submitted — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:52:47 +0000

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has re-opened for business after a threatening letter led officials to close the building this morning. Following standard protocol, the building was temporarily evacuated until deemed safe by the Regional Domestic Security Task Force.

After conducting field tests on the letter and the office in which it was received, members of the task force believe no credible threat was posed. However, exercising an abundance of caution, the letter will undergo confirmatory laboratory testing by the Florida Department of Health.

Julie L. Jones, Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said, “We appreciate the quick response of the first responders to the Kirkman Building, especially the Tallahassee Fire Department, Tallahassee Police Department, FBI, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Leon County Emergency Medical Services. I am proud of our employees who displayed their professionalism throughout the process.”

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. The Department is leading the way to a safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit www.flhsmv.gov, follow us on Twitter @FDHSMV or find us on Facebook.

Obituary: Jack Oxford Wade

Submitted — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:35:54 +0000

Jack Oxford Wade, 97, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Bainbridge.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Oak Ridge cemetery in Madison, FL. In lieu of flowers, family asked donations be made to a favorite charity.
Jack was a native of Madison Co. FL. where he lived most of his life. He operated the Pure Oil Station in front of the Smith Goza Mansion and later was owner/operator of Jack Wade Oil Company. He was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Madison, members of the Lions Club and the Country Club, enjoyed playing golf and was a volunteer Fire Fighter. He later retired to Tallahassee spending several years of his life at Westminster Oaks.
He is survived by his daughter, Sissy McCown (husband John) of Attapulgas, GA;
two grandchildren, Eloise McCown Johnson (husband David) and John McCown (wife Kate) of Bentonville, AR; great-grandchildren, David James, Sarah Kate, Caroline Wade and Eloise Grace Johnson and Jack, Mary Ella and Ashlyn McCown.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Bronson Wade.