Archive for July 2011

Madison 12U Boys Win State Baseball Title

July 17, 2011 Sports One comment
Back Row: Coach Andy Briggs, Hunter Burt, Tremone Akins, Jim Flournoy, Trey Mitchell, Dustin Bass, Jacob Johnson, Dylan Bass, Dillon Burns, Coach Brad Robinson. Front Row: (l to r) Jae Mitchell, Drew Herring, Jared Miller, Steven Walden, John Flournoy, Jarrett Briggs, Drew Annett, Coach Brian Annett BACKGROUND: TEAM BUS #1255 (Old Faithful)

Back Row: Coach Andy Briggs, Hunter Burt, Tremone Akins, Jim Flournoy, Trey Mitchell, Dustin Bass, Jacob Johnson, Dylan Bass, Dillon Burns, Coach Brad Robinson. Front Row: (l to r) Jae Mitchell, Drew Herring, Jared Miller, Steven Walden, John Flournoy, Jarrett Briggs, Drew Annett, Coach Brian Annett BACKGROUND: TEAM BUS #1255 (Old Faithful)

Photo by Emerald Greene
Madison’s 12 and under boys’ all-stars win the state baseball championship tournament, defeating Atlantic Beach 7-3. Next stop: Aiken, S.C. for the regional championships.

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Funeral Arrangements for Joe Akerman

July 17, 2011 Front Page, Obituaries Comments Off

To all family and friends of Joe Akerman. The arrangements are: Viewing will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Begg’s Funeral Home in Madison, FL. Services will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Madison, FL. The Family appreciates all the thoughts, prayers, and communication that have been received.

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BICYCLE RODEO SAFETY DAY

July 17, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off

LANIER FIELD

JULY 23, 2011
9:00 A.M. TIL 1:00 P.M.

ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

BRING THE CHILDREN’S BIKES AND HELMETS

BICYCLE SAFETY TRAINING
FREE BICYCLE HELMETS
FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPLAYS
EMS DISPLAYS
AND MORE



Sponsored By:

Madison County Sheriff’s Department

Madison Police Department

Department of Transportation Safety Committee

LANIER FIELD

JULY 23, 2011
9:00 A.M. TIL 1:00 P.M.

ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

BRING THE CHILDREN’S BIKES AND HELMETS

BICYCLE SAFETY TRAINING
FREE BICYCLE HELMETS
FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPLAYS
EMS DISPLAYS
AND MORE



Sponsored By:

Madison County Sheriff’s Department

Madison Police Department

Department of Transportation Safety Committee

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SHUTTLE PROGRAM PROVIDES GREAT MEMORIES!

July 17, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off

Submitted by Pat Lightcap
Ham Operators in the United States and around the world
were excited about a Ham in space in 1983. It was the
second year of the Space Shuttle progam and Dr. Owen
Garriott, a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, was aboard
the space craft Columbia on STS-9. He had received
permission to attempt radio contact with civilian Ham
Operators on Earth during his free time as a Mission
Specialist 1 and crew member for the Columbia–SpaceLab1
mission in late 1983.
On the morning of Wednesday, December 7, 1983 Dr. Garriott’s
voice and call sign, W5LFL, were plainly heard over Florida
and Georgia as the Shuttle Columbia came across Florida and
up the east coast of the United States on orbit 144 of the
mission. At 7:58 AM W5LFL confirmed a contact with WA4BEV,
Jimmy Brooks, in Georgia. Jimmy was at his home in Valdosta
and used a homemade antenna for the transmissions on
145.550 mhz. Dr. Garriott was using a 5 watt walkie-talkie with
a temporary antenna taped inside a Shuttle window. During
the contact the space craft was approximately 155 miles above
the Earth.
The series of two-way radio transmissions from space on this
mission were so successful that amateur radio has been a
significant part of space flights since 1983. Ham Radio not
only provides a back-up emergency communications system
but has also allowed multiple educational opportunities with
school students and others when radio equipment was set up
at their institutions and young people communicated directly
with astronaughts as they cirlced the Earth. Today the
International Space Station continues the tradition of Amateur
Radio contacts from space.
As the Space Shuttle program comes to an end the many good
memories associated with space flight will remain with those
who have grown up with the excitement of our men and women
blasting off in to space–the new frontier.
The audio recordings with this story were made by Pat Lightcap,
a Ham Operator in Madison, Florida. He was parked in front of
the Madison County High School just before 8:00 AM on
December 7, 1983 and received the Shuttle Columbia radio
transmissions on his mobile VHF radio.

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Joe Akerman Passes Away

July 16, 2011 Obituaries Comments Off

Joe Akerman, of Madison, passed away today, July 16.  He is survived by his wife Princess, son Mark, and daughter Amy. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time.

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It’’s the 3rd Annual Smokin’ On the Suwannee BBQ Festival set for July 22-23 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

July 16, 2011 Uncategorized Comments Off
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Event is the second largest competition in Florida

“Something new this year will be the kids’ competition at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. Kids may enter one of two categories – ages 6-12 and ages 13-17- for $10 per person. Grills, pork chops and chicken will be provided while competitors must bring their own utensils and additives. Entry is limited to the first 15 in each category, Wooley said. Contact Wooley at 386-590-6038 to enter.

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – It’s time for the 3rd Annual Smokin’ On The Suwannee BBQ Festival July 22-23 at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla. If you love the smell and taste of barbecue, this is one event you do not want to miss! The sweet smoked flavors will draw you right to the spot where all the action is and before you know it, you‘ll be chopping down on some good ole Southern barbecue!

A professional barbecue contest sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association, The Smokin’ On the Suwannee BBQ Festival is by Live Oak’s Damon Wooley and draws professional cook teams from all over the Southeast who compete for more than $13,000 in cash, prizes and a chance to qualify for the prestigious Jack Daniels World Championship BBQ contest and the American Royal BBQ contest in Kansas City! This third year’s sold out event features 45 professional cook teams competing and Wooley is having to turn down would-be competitors! Folks, this is some SERIOUS COMPETITION!!!

Wooley, an FSU graduate who works with the Suwannee County School District, competes in bass fishing contests and practices his own BBQ talents almost daily, got the idea a little more than three years ago to host his own contest on the banks of the famous Suwannee River! Working between teaching, coaching, being a husband and father and doing other civic duties, this go-getter rounded up sponsors, booked the event at the SOSMP and began registering competitors. Before he knew it, it was a go! “I started competing in 2008 when I joined the Florida BBQ Association,” Wooley said last week as he visited with his friends the Swamp Boys Championship BBQ Team at the SOSMP where the team was producing a barbecue school over the weekend. “I went over to Perry and competed, won and got hooked!” Wooley stated. It didn’t take him long to realize he wanted Live Oak to have a contest, and he set about putting one together to meet his own standards, as well as the Florida BBQ Association’s standards. “I wanted my contest to make competitors want to come,” he said. Wooley said barbecue competitors need good sites, good payouts to the winners, a competition entry site close to competitors’ cooking sites and most of all, lots of power to handle all the electrical needs. The SOSMP met all those requirements and soon, Wooley had his own festival which is now the second largest in the state of Florida. Not bad for a Suwannee County guy who now makes his Facebook friends jealous almost nightly with what he’s putting on the barbecue for supper that night!

Something new this year will be the kids’ competition at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. Kids may enter one of two categories – ages 6-12 and 13-17- for $10 per person. Grills, pork chops and chicken will be provided while competitors must bring their own utensils and additives. Entry is limited to the first 15 in each category, Wooley said. Contact Wooley at 386-590-6038 to enter.

The festival is held at the SOSMP where you will find a Spanish moss-draped forest of more than 700 acres, a cypress tree lined spring-fed lake, fresh water fishing and canoeing, wildlife habitat, bird watching, golf cart rental, mini and disk golf, bicycling, hiking, entertainment and delicious food in the Music Hall and the SOSMP’s Craft Village, Store of the Village, radio studio broadcasting each Sunday evening from 5- 7 p.m. and ice cream shop that will surely please all who visit these events. Along with the many family friendly activities offered by the SOSMP, there will also be a Family Fun Zone at this year’s festival including bounce houses, water slides and more. Wooley said there’s entertainment in the Festival area from time to time this year also.

Tickets to the festival are $2 at the gate. Wooley urges guests to be sure and purchase some award winning barbecue from the teams that are vending, and there will be many.

Wooley reminds everyone that proceeds from this year’s contest will help support the Justin Starling Memorial Scholarship fund.

The SOS Café and Restaurant will also be open during this event and will have available delicious food and beverages at regular prices as well as weekend specials. Entertainment in the Music Hall Friday and Saturday night include Mike Mullis’ Kids Under 18 Talent Night July 22 and Mike Mullis and his band WhooWheee July 23 for a 50s Sock Hop with music, dancing, contests for best dressed and much, much more. Music Hall doors open at 5 p.m. and events begin at 8 p.m. each night.

For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park or this event, or to make reservations to spend the weekend in one of the SOSMP’s cabins, rent a campsite or RV site, call us at 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many exciting events coming up this year at the SOSMP such as the 311 Pow Wow, Blackwater Music Festival, Labor day Weekend Get-A-Way, Bear Creek Music and Art Festival and much, much more!

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!

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DOT To Revise Dangerous Intersection

July 15, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
By Ginger Jarvis
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Madison County drivers have a tough assignment ahead — that is, breaking a habit long ingrained by frequent usage. Police Chief Gary Calhoun advised the Madison City Commissioners of the coming change at their regular meeting on July 12.

Calhoun informed the commissioners that the Florida Department of Transportation will revise the lines and signage at the intersection of North Florida Community College and the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center on Hwy. 90W. He said that he and City Manager Harold Emrich have worked with the DOT since repair and repaving was completed on that section of the highway, detailing the dangers of the “suicide lane” at the intersection.

Calhoun explained that many drivers heading west from town pull into the turn lane (designed for drivers heading east) to turn left into the shopping center, while other drivers are trying to turn into the college entrance. Both he and Emrich cited the resultant many accidents and near misses, presenting a safety issue for the county. Both praised the DOT for its rapid response to the complaint.

Calhoun showed the commissioners a sketch of the DOT plan for correcting the problem. It includes additional signs, including “no left turn” and “do not enter,” yellow-striped guidance lines, and raised pavement markers. The design will prohibit left turns into and out of the shopping center at that site. “It will be a right-out, right-in” place,” he said. “Drivers wanting to turn left will have to use the street (Lawson Circle between Ken’s and El Carrisal) or the entrance at Kentucky Fried Chicken.”

Emrich added, “If this does not work, they will put up a cement blockade at that spot.”

In other business, the commissioners voted to ask Emrich to talk with the owners/managers of Madison Heights Apartments to explain that the city will no longer send city employees to work on plumbing problems on the private property of the housing project.  Commissioner Judy Townsend voted against the plan because she feels concern for low-income residents who might not be able to afford a private plumber.

The commissioners also held a public hearing on preliminary plans for a $2.9-million USDA grant for upgrading sewage lines, retrofitting some lift stations and removing others, and adding some lines to the system. Jim Parrish of Parrish and Associates will prepare the grant and present it to the USDA for review; then the commissioners will decide whether to continue with the application. Mayor Jim Catron commented, “This is a way to get some help on it instead of having our residents and businesses paying for it all.”

On a motion to approve by Commissioners Myra Valentine and Jim Stanley, the board passed it unanimously.

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State Attorney Appears Before Parole Commission To Oppose Edenfield Release

July 15, 2011 Front Page Comments Off

State Attorney Skip Jarvis appeared this morning before the Florida Parole Commission in the case of Orin Dale Edenfield who was convicted in Madison County in 1982 of the first degree murder of Sally Rae Trimmer of Valdosta, Ga.  On May 7, 1982, Edenfield kidnapped Ms. Trimmer in Valdosta and brought her against her will to Madison County, where he killed her and buried her body.  He was indicted in Case No. 82- 57 CF for first degree murder for the killing.

On Nov. 19, 1982, he pled guilty to the murder and was sentenced by Circuit Judge John W. Peach to life imprisonment.

Edenfield was sentenced during the time that Florida law provided for parole.  He has served the minimum mandatory twenty-five years and is eligible for parole consideration.

Jarvis appeared before the Parole Commission to oppose his release and was successful in convincing the Commissioners to follow a recommendation to set a prison presumptive release date of May 11, 2107.  Mr. Edenfield was 26 at the time of the murder in 1982.  If he is able to serve his entire sentence, when released in 2107 he will be 151 years old.

Jarvis said “I appear at each and every one of these hearings because the victims cannot.  Many times there will be family members also testifying, but in some cases such as this there are not.  Sally Rae Trimmer was a person, not a statistic, and should not be forgotten.”

 

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Public Hearings To Dominate School Board Meeting

July 15, 2011 Front Page One comment
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

A passel of public hearings will dominate the Madison County School Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 19.

Among the myriad topics, which will be up for public discussion, will be the employee health insurance, employee use of social media, employment of athletic coaches for the year, use of sick leave for family members and animals on campus.

Other items, which will be the subject of public hearings, include policy revisions to include:

  • Adult education
  • Appointment of employment requirements
  • Substitute teachers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Probationary status for non-instructional personnel
  • District certificates
  • Staff training
  • Assessment of employees
  • Safety regulationsOther items on the agenda include screening school volunteers, personnel changes, staffing table revisions, school zone/district transfers, GED requests, overnight field trips and out-of-state trips.

Items on the consent agenda include:

  • Minutes of the previous meetings materials and supplies
  • Reimbursing the employing district for the salary, benefits and travel expenses of the vision teacher for services provided to students in the cooperating district. Salary and benefits are based on the Jefferson County School Board contract for instructional employees. Travel will be based on a rate of $.445 per mile for a total of 58 miles per day or actual mileage, whichever is greater. The employing district will invoice the cooperating district for services to be provided for up to 300 hours per year.
  • To provide a certified time sheet for payroll purposes.
  • To provide program and staff supervision in the cooperating district.

The agreement will be on the consent agenda at Tuesday evening’s Madison County School Board meeting. Bill Brumfield, Jefferson County School Superintendent, and Shirley Washington, chairman of the Jefferson County School Board, have already signed it.

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Jefferson County Teacher To Help Madison County Visually-Impaired Student

July 15, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Madison and Jefferson Counties are scheduled to re-enter into an agreement for participation in a multi-district program for the visually impaired at the July 19 meeting of the Madison County School Board.

Judy Wallace, from Jefferson County, is employed by that county as an instructor for the visually-impaired. Madison County has one student who falls into that category and they are asking Jefferson County to once again provide Wallace’s services.

Jefferson County is listed on the proposed agreement as the employing district and Madison is listed as the cooperating district.

According to the agreement, Jefferson County’s responsibilities will include:

  • Employing a qualified teacher for the visually impaired; and
  • Providing program and staff supervision in the employing district.

According to the agreement, Madison County’s responsibilities will include:

  • Providing transportation for the student enrolled in the program
  • Providing student evaluation data for consideration of eligibility including parent notification of due process and all required documentation for staffing
  • Providing appropriate instructional space,
  • An agreement with Jefferson County for participation in a multi-district program for the visually impaired
  • An agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend region for voluntary pre-Kindergarten education program from 2011-2012
  • An agreement for the inter-county transfer of exceptional students with Hamilton County for 2011-2012
  • An agreement with Behavior Management Consultants, Inc. for students with disabilities
  • An agreement for participation in the PAEC Risk Management Consortium for 2011-2012
  • A contract for Educational Services with Twin Oaks, Tova & RAMC
  • An agreement with North Florida Workforce Development Board to provide facility space for adult basic education and/or GED prep classes
  • Addendum to safe schools/Healthy Student Project Contract with Apalachee Center, Inc. for services remuneration
  • Award Milk Bid for 2011-2012

 

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NFCC Asks For Communities Help In Preparing New Strategic Plan

July 15, 2011 Education, Front Page Comments Off
By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.

North Florida Community College has begun preparing their new strategic process for the coming months. This plan outlines NFCC’s process for determining the strategies they will use in order to advance the college in the future.

The staff at NFCC request that everyone, whether they are staff, students or simply community members to please take part in this survey to gather information to help them begin the new strategic plan. The community plays a huge role in the daily activities at NFCC and the community’s feedback is essential to the success of this plan. The survey can be found at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/52RR5W3.

Currently the plan has seven goals and 26 activities that will help the college meet these goals. The introduction to the 2007-2010 plan states that, “Strategic planning at North Florida Community College is an ongoing process meant to provide a framework for planning by divisions, departments, and individuals. The plan consists of seven goals and 26 objectives that are interrelated and tied to the College’s mission. These goals and objectives were developed to provide the foundation for a three-year planning cycle.”

The current Vision provided in the outline states, “Our vision for North Florida Community College is to be a vibrant educational community serving rural North Florida, including the counties of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor, and beyond. We will offer a student-centered faculty and staff who embrace diversity in a friendly and inclusive learning environment. The college will provide technologically advanced educational opportunities in response to the community’s need for quality, affordable, and accessible programs. The College will partner with business, industry, community and educational institutions to promote the economic and community development of our region.”

The current Mission reads, “North Florida Community College provides quality teaching and learning opportunities for individual and community development in a changing society.” And their Motto is, “Our Mission: YOU.”

The 2007-2010 strategic plan also explains the opportunities that students have at NFCC. It explains, “North Florida Community College offers: Transferable college credit programs leading to the Associate in Arts Degree. Workforce development programs leading to the Associate in Science Degree or technical certificates for occupational skills and employment. Access to baccalaureate degree programs through partnerships with colleges and universities. Basic literacy and adult general education leading to the GED. Personal, professional and academic development opportunities through credit and non-credit programs. Partnerships with business, industry, government and other institutions to promote  economic development and provide retraining opportunities for the district’s  workforce. Support services to assist students in making educational, vocational and personal decisions. Cultural, recreational and enrichment opportunities for students and residents of the  community.”

To view the current strategic plan, you may visit http://www.nfcc.edu /media/58772/sp%2007-10.pdf.

If you have any questions, please contact Tara Orlowski at orlowskit @nfcc.edu or (850) 973-1789.

 

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Cherry Lake First Baptist To Host VBS

July 15, 2011 Front Page Comments Off

Cherry Lake First Baptist Church, located west of the intersection of Highway 53 and County Road 150, will host its Vacation Bible School from July 17-22. The theme is “Beach Blast” with activities planned for ages three years through sixth grade. The times will be from 6-9 p.m. nightly. Seventh graders and above will help with the younger children after they receive their Bible study time. For more information, call Jane Moore, (850) 929-9990.

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Woman Charged After Wreck

July 15, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

A woman was charged with driving with a suspended license and careless driving after a truck overturned on Tuesday morning, July 12.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Shonntay L. Weatherspoon, 25, of Madison, was driving a 2007 Chevy pickup on SW Georgetown Road at a high rate of speed.

Weatherspoon lost control of the truck after running over a speed bump. The truck went off the roadway and hit a utility pole, causing it to break.

The truck bounced off the pole and overturned onto its right side in a deep ditch.

Madison County Deputy Kevin Anderson and Madison Police Department Officer Eric Gilbert assisted FHP greatly at the scene.

FHP Trooper Tom Roderick was the investigating officer.

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The Clearness Of Christ

July 15, 2011 Editorials Comments Off
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Jacob Bembry – Columnist

Sometimes, I think how different life would have been for my sister, Abbie, if she had not been born with mentally-challenged. Sometimes, I think how different life would have been for my family and myself if she did not face the hurdles that she has had to face.

Abbie is the toughest person I know. She is my hero. She is not an unsung hero, because I will make sure that her song will be heard. If my singing hurts the ears of others, I will still sing “Abbie’s Song.”

Another song I will sing is the song of my Savior, Jesus Christ. He saved my soul from Hell. He has performed so many miracles in my life that I cannot even count them. I place Him above all people, including Abbie and the rest of my family, in my life.

Sometimes, I feel like I don’t have a purpose in this life. Sometimes, I have even wondered what my worth is in this world. All I have to do, though, is look through the Bible and see the words of Christ and look at Abbie’s life and know what I am here for.

I hope and pray that everyone has someone in their family or a friend that they can look at and see Christ so clearly.

 

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THE AMT: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

July 15, 2011 Editorials Comments Off

Business & Tax Insights

By Mark Buescher, C.P.A.Guest Columnist

Many taxpayers have never heard of the alternative minimum tax, but many individuals get hit with this extra tax and do not even understand it.  As the government seeks additional sources of revenue, AMT as it is commonly known, is expanding and more “average” taxpayers are now subject to the tax.

The original idea behind this tax was to prevent people with very high incomes from using special tax benefits to pay little or no tax.  However, the AMT has increased its reach and now applies to some people who do not have very high income or don’t claim many special tax benefits.

Proposals to repeal or reform the AMT have languished in Congress for many years, but effective action does not appear to be forthcoming in the near future.  As it stands, almost anyone is a potential target for this tax.

In simplistic terms, the AMT is nothing more than a parallel tax. First you compute your regular income tax.  Then you compute your minimum tax, and your “alternative” is to pay the greater of the two.

Whereas the regular income tax is computed on taxable income (adjusted gross income less itemized/standard deductions and personal exemptions), the AMT begins with adjusted gross income less deductions, adds back various deductions not allowable for AMT purposes, applies an AMT exemption ($48,450 for single taxpayers, $74,450 for married taxpayers) and is computed on the remaining balance.  The exemption phases out at higher income levels.

One reason that the AMT could be greater than your regular tax is that while the regular tax has graduate rates (from 10% to 35%), the AMT has only two rates, 26% and 28%.  Many deductions allowable for regular tax purposes aren’t allowable for AMT purposes.  The most common of those deductions include (but are not limited to) the following:

Taxes.  No AMT deduction is allowed for state/local income taxes, real estate taxes, or personal property taxes.

Miscellaneous itemized deductions.  No AMT deduction is allowed for unreimbursed employee business expenses, investment expenses, or any other similar miscellaneous deduction.

Large investment income.  For the regular tax, there is a special tax rate (sometimes as low as zero) for qualified long-term capital gains and dividends, but for AMT purposes, there is no special lower tax rate to apply to this income.

Congress was successful in making it difficult to avoid the AMT.  AMT planning requires the understanding of how the AMT is computed and how the various AMT non-allowable deductions factor into your tax return.  Obviously, the AMT can be difficult and complicated, but with a greater knowledge of its makeup, you may be able plan for its impact.

Mark Buescher, CPA, is owner and principal of Buescher and Ruff, LLC, a local full service accounting firm in Madison, specializing in tax preparation, business consulting and tax planning.  Tax laws contain varying effective dates and numerous limitations and exemptions that cannot be summarized easily.  For details and guidance for your specific situation, contact your tax advisor.

 

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Thanks For Your Support!

July 15, 2011 Uncategorized Comments Off
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Madison 8U Softball All-Stars

The Madison 8U Softball team would like to Thank You for supporting them. Many of you bought raffle tickets on a gun and a go-cart. The drawing was held on Monday, July 4, 2011, at the Madison Rec. field. The winner of the Mossberg youth shotgun was Ed Leslein, and the go-cart winner was Ashley Beggs. The girls were able to travel to the state tournament in Ponte Vedra, Fl, Thanks to You! They played well and had loads of fun. Thanks again for Supporting them!

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Earline Marie Collin

July 15, 2011 Obituaries One comment

Earline Marie Collins, 64, of Madison, Florida passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 8, 2011. She was employed at Cherry Farms, Inc. At an early age, Ms. Collins, converted her life to the Lord and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend James Rowe. Years later, she became an active member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, under the Reverend Julius Davis, until the Lord called her home.   She leaves to cherish her precious memories, three sons, Joseph (Dawn) Collins, Steve (Felicia) Collins, both of Jackson, Tenn., and Antonio (Vanessa) Williams of Tampa; three daughters, Vivian (James) Miller, Sheri (Anthony) Kennedy, both of Tallahassee, and Yolanda (Ira) Denson of Madison, Florida; four brothers, Leonard (Melinda) Collins, of Boynton Beach, Curtis (Mary) Collins, of Madison, Calvin Collins, of Orlando, and Thomas Collins, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Dorothy (Charles) Roberson, Louise Collins and Nora (Charleston) Ealy, all of Madison; special Friends for many years, Patricia and Willie McGhee; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four uncles; 10 aunts; a host of nieces and nephews; and an additional host of relatives and sorrowing friends.   Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. in Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, 576 West Dade Street – Madison, Rev. Charles Evans, Pastor & Reverend Julius Davis will be the Eulogist. Ms. Collins will rest in St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 221 NW Pickle Lane for the visitation of friends on Friday, July 15, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. and in Mt. Zion AME Church on Saturday from 9:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery (Greenville). Arrangements by McKinney Family Funeral Home, 6507 W. Beaver Street, Jacksonville, Fl.

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Way Back When

July 15, 2011 History Comments Off

July 18, 1941
James Morris was shot and killed by Tiny Hinton near Hickory Grove.

Harris Sercy met his death on Friday, after falling out of a moving automobile and breaking his neck.

G.E. Griffin dies of heart attack at Remerton.

Tokyo and Washington D.C. exchange dogwood trees, for cherry-trees.

July 20, 1951
Mrs. Raymond Brothers died in Nigeria, Africa, last Friday and was buried there Saturday.

Tobacco selling season promises to break all records, both in amount received and amount sold.

A man was caught cutting wires of abandoned Panama City houses.

A box was found in Valdosta, Ga., with the middle-aged woman’s bones in it.

July 14, 1961
North Florida Junior College receives grant by the Sperry and Hutchinson Company.

Luther Hutto was killed in a car accident in Tampa.

The William McChesney house at Cherry Lake was destroyed by fire.

Dannitte Mays lost a barn full of the best tobacco, middle leaves, by a fire.

July 23, 1971
Leslie Shawn Brookins, who is now 5 months old, is Baby of the Week.

Stephen T. McMahon, president of NFJC, receives a check for $23,000 from James Hardee, nephew of the late Clare Hardee Parramore, who left this sum in her will.

Keyes – Montoya Engagement

Reams – Mitchell Engagement

 

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Ahoy! Set Sail On A Treasure Quest At Landmark Baptist Church

July 15, 2011 Church Comments Off
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Ahoy, maties, it will soon be time to hop on board and go looking for buried treasure at Landmark Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School July 25-29.

The VBS will begin at 6 p.m. each evening. A meal will be served in the galley for the children, along with lessons being taught each evening. The theme for the VBS will be “Treasure Quest.”

Children, from pre-school through teen years, should make plans to set sail at the end of July for strange new lands at the Landmark Vacation Bible School.

Landmark Baptist Church is located on US Highway 90, west of Madison.For more information, please call (850) 973-2922..

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Toyota And Tanker Collide

July 14, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
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A fuel tanker truck and a late model Toyota collided at the intersection of County Road 255 and Highway 90 in Lee on Wednesday, July 13. The wreck caused road blockage, but no one was injured in the accident.

 

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