Archive for February 2013

Greene Publishing and Interpress Studios Are Looking For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

February 15, 2013 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Greene Publishing, Inc. and Interpress Studios are looking for Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Interpress Studios will be in Madison from 2:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, to take photos of those leaders. All parents who want their children to be featured in this should call Emerald Greene at (850) 973-4141 or (850) 464-0865 to set up appointments to have the photos taken.

The photos will be taken at the Masonic Lodge on Rutledge Street.

Each child who has his or her photo taken will be featured in the newspaper spread for free at a later date. Each parent will also have a chance to purchase photo packets.

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Madison County School Board Agenda for February 19, 2013

February 15, 2013 Education, Front Page Comments Off

The School Board of Madison County, Florida
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
6:00 PM
WELCOME

CALL TO ORDER NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM

ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL COLLECTIVELY BY CONSENT

1
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (S)
(Doug Brown)

2
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.05 – INTERNAL FUNDS.
(Andy Barnes)

3
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9.011- PARENT/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
(Cheryl James)

4
FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND JANUARY 31, 2013
(Andy Barnes)

ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

5
SCHOOL ZONE/DISTRICT TRANSFERS
(Doug Brown)

6
GED REQUESTS
(Doug Brown)

7
STUDENT OVERNIGHT OR OUT OF STATE TRIPS
(Doug Brown)

8
STAFF TRIPS – NON-GENERAL FUND (IN OR OUT OF STATE)
(Doug Brown)

9
STAFF TRIPS – GENERAL FUND (IN OR OUT OF STATE)
(Doug Brown)

10
B.E.A.R. CENTER UPDATE
(D. Barclay/S. Golder)

11
SCREENED SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
(Gwen Hubbard)

12
PERSONNEL CHANGES
(Gwen Hubbard)

13
STAFFING TABLE REVISIONS
(Gwen Hubbard)

14
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD
(Doug Brown)

15
PUBLIC INPUT

16
ADJOURN

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County Commission Agenda for February 20, 2013

February 15, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MADISON COUNTY, FL,
TO BE HELD AT THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM
COURTHOUSE ANNEX, WEDNESDAY,
February 20, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD February 6, 2013.

PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – FIVE (5) MINUTE LIMIT

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1. Constitutional Officers
2. County Attorney
3. County Coordinator

CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution 2013-02-20; Pertaining to Electronic Filing Requirements for the Campaign Finance Reports of Local Candidates and Political Committees.
2. Resolution 2013-02-20A; Requesting that the Florida Department of Transportation Convey Certain Real Property to the County (Property along SR 145 that Serves as the Four Freedoms Trail).
3. Approval to Include America Saves Flyer in February Payroll Statements to County Employees.
4. Approval of Tourist Development Council Grant for 2013 Soul Food Festival – $1,500.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion Regarding Paving of SW Martin Luther King Street in Greenville – Mr. Lonnie Thigpen and Commissioner Moore.

2. Discussion Regarding Bids for Recyclable Metal Collection and Disposition – Mr. Jerome Wyche.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Discussion Regarding Request from Transportation Disadvantaged for $24,000 – Commissioner Moore.

2. Discussion Regarding Earmarking Proceeds From Sale of County Owned Real Property for Special Projects – Commissioner Davis.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion Regarding Approval of Fireworks Event – County Coordinator and Building Official.

2. Request to Consider Approving the Placement of Two Repeaters on the Madison County School Tower – Mr. Tom Cisco and Mr. Jim Anderson.

3. Discussion Regarding Policy on Use of Emergency Lights – County Coordinator and Mr. Tom Cisco.

4. Authorization to have all Employment Applications Processed through Workforce – County Coordinator.

5. Discussion Regarding Replacement of Planning & Zoning Board Members – County Coordinator.

6. Discussion Regarding Placing Hiring Replacements on Consent Agenda – Commissioner Davis.

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Livingston, Myers Recognized By Sheriff’s Office

February 15, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart formally commends and recognizes two Deputies for their diligent efforts in making the highways in Madison County a safer place for all motorists to travel.
Madison County, categorized with 26 similar in size and population counties, rates number 1 in the State of Florida in regards to Aggressive Driving and Speed and further rates 6th in regards to violators driving under the influence (DUI). Madison County experienced a total of 9 traffic fatalities during 2012.
On Tuesday the 12th day of February 2013, Captain David Harper presented to Sheriff’s Deputy Odell Livingston an award of recognition for having the highest traffic activity, absent the full time assigned traffic Officer and Sheriff’s Deputy David Myers an award of recognition for having the highest DUI activity.
The efforts of these Officers are a continual reflection of the proactive and excellent level of services the men and women of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office provide to all communities and citizens of Madison County.

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Three Injured In Two Pickup Crash

February 15, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Three people were injured in a wreck on Rocky Ford Road at NE Bayberry Road on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Wyatt C. Hunter, 16, of Madison, was westbound in a 2012 Toyota Tundra on NE Bayberry Road and had stopped for a posted stop sign at Rocky Ford Road.
At the same time, Jerry L. Warren, 26, of Madison, was driving south on Rocky Ford Road in a 1996 GMC Sierra.
Hunter entered the intersection in front of Warren, striking the right side of Warren’s GMC with the front of the Tundra.
The GMC overturned and came to a final rest facing in a westerly direction.
Hunter’s Toyota came to a final rest on the southwest corner of the intersection, also facing in a westerly direction.
Jerry Warren and his passenger, Ollie May Warren, 43, also of Madison, and Hunter were transported to South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., where they were treated for serious injuries.
Madison County EMS, Madison Fire and Rescue, the Cherry Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Florida Highway Patrol at the scene.
FHP Trooper Gus Smyrnios was the investigating officer.

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Florida 4-H pushes to reach big registration goal for annual 4-H Day at the Capitol event

February 15, 2013 Uncategorized Comments Off

4H 500This year, Florida reached a milestone, marking the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s east coast.

To commemorate that anniversary, Florida 4-H has initiated a goal related to the number 500: The UF-based organization hopes to bring 500 green-shirted young people to the state’s government headquarters in Tallahassee for its annual 4-H Day at the Capitol event on March 14.

“4-H Day at the Capitol is a unique event because it isn’t just about being at the capitol and looking at the legislative chambers, but it is about understanding what is taking place within those chambers,” said Jordan Callaham, state 4-H events coordinator.

The event has drawn several 4-H youth from Madison County in recent years, but event organizers hope to add to their ranks this year, said Madison 4-H Agent Becky Bennett.

Participants will take part in mock legislative sessions, observe government at work, watch the state’s Supreme Court, or any of a number of other activities designed to enlighten them about government.

The 4-H youth also will have the chance to meet and talk with elected officials.
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization and has more than 230,000 members in Florida. 4-H is part of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Madison Church of God To Host Ladies Revival

February 15, 2013 Church Comments Off

Microsoft Word - Ladies Revival.docx

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