Archive for February 2011

Obituary: Steven Alan Harrelson

February 21, 2011 Obituaries 2 comments

  Mr. Steven Alan Harrelson, age 50, died February 19, 2011 in Madison County.

            Mr. Harrelson was born November 21, 1960 in Hollywood. He had lived in Madison for the past 21 years. He was a Methodist.

            A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Lee Methodist Church at 2 p.m.

            He is survived by his wife, Leisa M. Harrelson of Lee; two sons, Steven Harrelson, Jr. and Jacob Harrelson, of Lee; two daughters, Stephanie Harrelson and Jacob Harrelson, of Lee; one brother, Billy Harrelson, of Lee; and a sister, Diane Thompson, also of Lee.

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

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Entry Deadline Extended For Tots to Tweens And Miss Madison County Pageants

February 21, 2011 Front Page Comments Off

Now is the time to once again crown the new representatives of our community. Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available at Becky’s Dance Steps Studio, located at 438 E Base Street in Madison. Ages are as follows: 0-11 months, both boys and girls; 12-23 months, boys and girls; 2-3 years, boys and girls; 4-6 years, Little Miss; 7-9 years, Petite Miss; 10-12 years, Junior Miss; and13-15 years for the title of Teen Miss Madison County. Contestants who are between the ages of 16 to 24 years old will have the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Miss Madison County, along with a chance to win scholarship money. As a way to get more young ladies involved within our community, a new category this year will be added. The title of Ms. Madison is for any lady who is married, single, divorced or with children and is at least 20 years old.
With the incredible success of last year’s Mr. and Miss Heart of Madison program, we are pleased to announce once again that anyone who wishes to participate can do so without having to enter the actual pageant. This program raised a grand total that surpassed $1,000 for our Miss Madison scholarship fund, which in return aided last year’s Miss Madison, Ashley Hollingsworth. Since this program holds such prestige, everyone who participates and completes the requirements will walk away with a beautiful crown, sash, or cape.
The pageant is set for Saturday, April 2, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. Applications may be picked up at Becky’

s Dance Steps Studio. The deadline has been extended to March 11, so be sure to submit applications early as spaces are limited. For more information feel free to contact Toni Blanton Norris at (850) 673-1162 or email: madisonpageants@aol.com.

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OPEN ACREAGE BURN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 21

February 21, 2011 Outdoors Comments Off

District 5 (Taylor, Dixie, Madison, Lafayette)

Dixie County
- 20 acres near CR 351/W Keen St, Private Landowner
- 1 acre near CR 351/Butler Cemetery Rd, Private Landowner

Lafayette County
- 15 acres near US 27/CR 534, Private Landowner

Madison County
- 15 acres west of Kinsey Rd/Sullivan Still Rd, Private Landowner
- 150 acres south of Bright Proctor/US 221, Private Landowner
- 1 acre near CR 150/NE Hickory Grove Rd, Private Landowner
- 1 acre southwest of Interstate 10/CR255, Private Landowner
- 7 acres near CR 255/NE Espazote St., Private Landowner

Taylor County
- 60 acres near Connell Rd/CR 270, Private Landowner
- 2 acres near Slaughter Rd/Pisgah Church Rd, Private Landowner
- 12 acres near N Byron Butler Pkwy (US 19)/Ash St, Private Landowner

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Progress Energy Office Burglarized

February 21, 2011 Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Friday the 18th day of February 2011 Deputies responded to a report of burglary and grand theft at the Madison Progress Energy Office and equipment storage yard. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the storage yard compound by cutting through the Southwest corner of the perimeter fence. After gaining entry, suspect(s) entered several offices and buildings removing property to include large quantities of spooled barbed wire, copper wire, batteries and other miscellaneous items. The estimated value of property taken exceeds $15,000.00.
Sheriff Ben Stewart request for person(s) having any information relating to the crime to please contact Madison Crime Stoppers at 850-973-2762 or the Sheriff’s Office Investigative unit at 850-973-4001.

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Ex-Inmate Charged With Burglarizing Lee Town Hall

February 21, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
Ronald Koltz

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday the 4th day of January 2011 Deputies responded to a report of burglary and grand theft at Lee City hall. Upon arrival deputies discovered unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the Lee City Hall and took property valued over $1,500.00. The case was assigned to investigations.
On Friday the 4th day of February 2011, Investigators located and identified the suspect as Ronald Koltz, W/M, DOB: 02/22/1981 of Trenton Florida.
Investigation revealed the Koltz was a Madison Department of Corrections work release inmate assigned to the Lee City Hall. Koltz was released from the Department of Corrections on 09-09-2010. Koltz is currently incarcerated in Gilchrist County on separate charges and Madison County Charges forthcoming.

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Weekly Gas Price Update Feb. 21

February 21, 2011 Editorials, Front Page Comments Off

Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.13/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.16/g, according to gasoline price website FloridaStateGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Florida during the past week, prices yesterday were 46.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 1 cent per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 6.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 51.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

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Obituary: Wilbur Alexander Pulliam, Sr.

February 21, 2011 Obituaries Comments Off

Mr. Wilbur Alexander Pulliam, Sr., age 93, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011, at his home after an extended illness. A native of Madison County, he had lived in Valdosta, Ga., for a number of years, before moving back to Madison County in 1969.
He was manager of Handyman’s Building Supply for a number of years and a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Harris Pulliam, of Madison; one son, Wilbur Pulliam, Jr., of Madison; one grandson, David Pulliam, of Madison; one sisters, Geneva Harris, of Madison; one brother, Jim Pulliam, and wife, Laura, of Madison; one sister-in-law, Lucile Steward, of Clyattville, Ga.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Beulah Downing and Mary Dryden; two brothers, Leroy Pulliam and Grover Pulliam; and one daughter-in-law, Evelyn Rhodes Pulliam.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church. Visitation was held Sunday from 2-3 p.m. at the church. Burial followed at Barbara Memorial Cemetery on Dusty Miller Road.
Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel (850) 973-2258, was in charge of arrangements.

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