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Enjoy the July 4th Weekend Get-a-Way at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
X-Hale's Chelsea Dierickx lead vocalist
Music, fun, games and much more!
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – Want to have a fantastic July 4th this year enjoying music, bicycle riding, canoeing, swimming, playing games, cooking hot dogs and burgers on the grill and just having a great time? The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla has just such a weekend planned for you and your family!
Call for our special rates for the July 4th Get-a-Way which kicks off with the Mike Mullis Variety Show Friday, July 1, in the Music Hall, followed Saturday and Sunday night with the X-Hale Band rocking the rafters with country and Southern rock music. Saturday there will be free hot dogs and kids’ games along with other activities for our guests. You may want to rent a golf cart and check out the park’s 800 acres, fish a while in Rees Lake, play mini golf, disc golf or just kick back and take time to enjoy life doing absolutely nothing! Day admission for non-overnight guests will be $10 per carload on Saturday, July 2, to enjoy the festivities.
Outside our overnight guests will find a beautiful swimming pool to enjoy. Right next door is the ice cream shop with every flavor imaginable featuring sundaes, banana splits, milk shakes and more all with homemade ice cream! The Store of the Village is fully stocked with everything you’ll need for a camping weekend including soft drinks, food, mementos and more! And don’t forget to check out the crafts shops in our Crafts Village where you’ll also find our radio studio where Dr. Don can be found each Sunday afternoon broadcasting bluegrass music for your enjoyment!
Admission to the Music Hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights will be $5 per person with that $5 deducted from your evening’s tab.
The SOS Café and Restaurant will be open during this event and will have available the regular menu of delicious food and beverages at regular prices as well as weekend specials.
For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, call us at 386-364-1683, email us at 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, 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!
Attorney General’s News Briefs
Ckeck out Attorney General Bondi’s latest newsletter by going to www.myfloridalegal.com
Letter To The Editor: Rally Around The Flag
Once again, I am compelled to address the desecration of our flag by those who do not comprehend the meaning of the U.S. flag. Our flag is the symbol of freedom and democracy in this country, and around the world. It epitomizes what our military personnel defend and rally around. It is sacred and must not be desecrated.
Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1989 ruled it is legal to desecrate the flag under the First Amendment of our Constitution’s right of free speech.
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider H. J. Res. 13 shortly, which prohibits the physical desecration of the flag. A parallel resolution, S.J. Res. 19, will go before the U.S. Senate in coming months. Two thirds majority votes in the House and Senate are required to put forward a constitutional amendment for ratification by the states.
Please contact your state representatives and senators and ask them to support these resolutions. Over 1,200,000 U.S. military personnel have died promoting freedom and democracy in the world, and our flag is the symbol that embodies their sacrifices.
We have to rally around the flag.
Donald A. Moskowitz
Londonderry, NH
Martin Authorized To Issue No-Burn Edicts
By Ginger Jarvis
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Due to the near-drought conditions prevailing in the area, the Madison City Commissioners authorized Fire Chief Alfred Martin to issue no-burn announcements at his discretiion. The board took the step at its regular meeting on June 14.
Martin said that he will consider information and warnings from the U. S. Forestry Service as guidelines for issuing bans when appropriate.
In other business, the board discussed restoration and protection of the Four Freedoms Monument. Cindy Vees, interim Chamber of Commerce Director, said that the Chamber has been asked to spearhead cleaning the monument. Mayor Jim Catron said that he will consult with Roy Smith, local marble worker, to assess the problems with the statue and offer suggestions for cleaning and repair. He added, “We would need to consider how to protect it after cleaning and restoration.”
The board also discussed changing its present policy regarding sewer-line work at the Madison Heights apartment complex. City Manager Harold Emrich said, “The city now has a policy of cleaning out the sewer lines and charging the owners $300. This should be something that they hire the private sector to do.”
Emrich cited a recent call in which city employees caused some damage to an apartment, which cost the city to repair. He said that city workers are not plumbers and should not be working on private property.
Commissioners Judy Townsend commented, “We have been providing this service as a courtesy.”
Commissioner James Stanley asked, “Are we doing it for everyone?” Emrich replied, “No.”
Commissioner Myra Valentine said, “We are taking jobs away from the private sector by doing this.”
The board agreed to consider the policy and contact the apartment owners to find a way that residents can get help in a timely manner.
PUT ON A HAPPY FACE: CREWS KEEP PAINT CURRENT ON HIGHWAY 90
Submitted by Pat Lightcap
It has given one a secure feeling to see the effort that has gone in to keeping all of the paint striping current on Highway 90 as the new surfacing has been added. This helps all of the drivers to stay in their lanes and know where the turning lanes are. This has not been easy with the multiple layers of new pavement being added. But it has kept us save and even added a little humor if we take the time to notice. The face painted at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Range indicates the painter had a little extra material and a good attitude to brighten our day.
TURTLE “DIGGING” ON SHORE AT LAKE FRANCIS
Submitted by Pat Lightcap
Those back legs were really working in digging a pit for some purpose on the shore of Lake Francis in downtown Madison. Maybe it is time for bring up another family of the shelled creatures that populate the local waterway. If you find one in this posture please try to not bother the work in progress.
FYI: Special County Commission Meeting Set For Next Wednesday
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, Florida will hold a special public meeting, to which all persons are invited to attend, as follows:
Date: June 29, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: The Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room No. 107
Madison County Courthouse Annex
229 S.W. Pinckney Street
Madison, Florida 32340
Purpose: To consider and possibly act upon the response from the Army Corp of Engineers regarding the permit application to replace the CR150 bridge at the Little Aucilla River and allow the construction of a temporary bypass road around such bridge during construction and replacement.
To consider a possible amendment to the present Interlocal Agreement between the County, the Town of Greenville, the Town of Lee and the City of Madison to allow a portion of the proceeds of the Small County Surtax to be expended for Indigent Care within the County.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any of the above meetings is asked to advise the Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Tim Sanders, Clerk, at Post Office Box 237, Madison, Florida 32341, telephone:(850) 973-1500. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Clerk by calling 711.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Posted on June 23, 2011. Board of County Commissioners of
Madison County, Florida
By: /s/ Tim Sanders
Tim Sanders, Clerk
Video: Madison County Commission Meeting, June 1, 2011 Part 1
Technical difficulties fixed and unedited video is now available from the first part of the June 1 Madison County Commission meeting.
Video: County Commission Meeting, Part 2
Video is unedited. We are working on getting the first part of the county commission meeting but we’ve been having trouble with the memory card in the camera at the time. We are working on it right now.
OPEN ACREAGE BURN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MARCH 11, 2011
District 5 (Taylor, Dixie, Madison, Lafayette)
Restrictions: Routine, Caution on low humidity and high dispersion.
Dixie County
- none
Lafayette County
- none
Madison County
- 95 acres appx 2.5 miles southwest of I-10/Suwannee River, Private Landowner
- 100 acres appx 2 miles west of Hwy 53/I-10, Private Landowner
- 50 acres near CR 253 West/Surles-Sale Lane, Private Landowner
Taylor County
- none
Disclaimer: Open Burn Authorizations listed are as of 8:30 am on 03-11-2011. Any burn authorizations opened after 8:30 am will not be listed. This list does not include open pile burning authorizations. If you see or hear of any possible wildfire, please call 911 or your local Division of Forestry Office Immediately @ 850-838-2299 (# covers Taylor, Dixie, Madison, Lafayette)
Brooke Hackle And Zane Gaston Finish Strong In Art Of Surviving 5K Run
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Two women from Madison did very well in the Art of Surviving 5K Run held Saturday, Feb. 26, in Hahira, Ga.
Brooke Hackle, from Pinetta, finished 49th overall and fifth in her age group (30-39) with a time of 26 minutes and 9.8 seconds. Brooke is married to Phillip Hackle and is the daughter of John and Ginger Bullard.
Zane Gaston, of Madison, finished 79th overall, and sixth in her age group (20-29) with a time of 29 minutes and 10.8 seconds. Zane is married to Richie Gaston. They have three sons, Cy, Reed and Mason. She is the daughter of Felicia and Ed Yarbrough of Valdosta, Ga., and Kenny and Debbie Hutto of Cherry Lake.
Congratulations, Brooke and Zane.
Obituary: Lurine (Renie) Ann Dean
Lurine (Renie) Ann Dean born Nov. 14, 1946 at White’s Nursing Home in Boonville, N.Y., went home to be with God on Feb. 14, 2011. She passed away at Big Bend Hospice House, Tallahassee, after a long, hard fight with several bouts of pneumonia.
She attended school at Lyons Falls and South Lewis Central School, graduating
in 1965. She began working as a nurse’s aide in Lewis County General Hospital in 1966.
Renie received her LPN degree from SUNY Morrisville in 1975 and went on to work as a LPN at LCGH working in many of the different hospital departments. In 1995, Renie completed her Registered Nursing Degree and began working as Charge Nurse for the Nursing Home Facility at LCGH, which she retired from in 2003. During her 35 years of nursing she also did volunteer work, including going to Haiti to care for and vaccinate the children there. Renie moved to Greenville in 2006.
Renie was predeceased by her parents Oatley and Bertha (Bates) Dean of Lyons Falls, N.Y., her brother James Dean of Glenfield, N.Y. and her sister Betty (Dean) Weiler of Port Leyden, N.Y.
Renie is survived by her brother, Oatley (Richard) Dean of Utica, N.Y., by her nieces,nephews and their families; Paige (Dean) and Richard Yelton and great-neice Lanie Dean, Katrina (Weiler) and Larry Beltowski and great-nephews, David and Kevin Beltowski, Bruce Weiler and great-nephew Adrian and Amy Weiler, great-great nephew, Robert P. Weiler and brother in law, Robert Weiler.. She is also survived by her special friend and “sister of the heart,” Bobbi Capello and their precious pets, Casey (dog) and two kitties, Emily and Sammie, whom she loved dearly and longtime friends, Marcia Myers and John Herman and many other longtime friends from Boonville, N.Y. She loved animals, gardening, reading, doing needlework, cooking and her computer.
After moving to Greenville, she became a member of a very loving and caring family from the United Methodist Church of Greenville. Many of them spent nights at Hospice House with Renie so she was never alone. The family and friends like to thank Dr. Hartsfield and all the staff at Big Bend Hospice House, for making them all feel welcome and for the wonderful care they gave Renie and for allowing Casey to spend time with her
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenville United Methodist Church, 174 SW Church Ave, and all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asking that donations be made to the Greenville United Methodist Church to help with all the wonderful services they provide for the community. Burial and a memorial service will take place in Boonville, N.Y. in the spring.
Obituary: James Victor Roy, Jr.
A memorial service will be held for James Victor Roy, Jr. on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Preston Gainey officiating.
James Victor Roy, Jr. was born March 26, 1961 in Jacksonville and died February 23, 2011 in Jacksonville.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Christine Kelley and James Victor Roy, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Roy; his sister, Teresa Pridgeon (husband, Rocky); brothers, Harvey Roy of Tifton, Ga., Tommy Roy of Jasper and Freddie Ward of Alabama; daughters, Jennifer Roy of Vidalia, Ga. and Tesa Williamson of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Summer, Katelynn, Austin, Travis, Hayden, Melanie and Savannah; several nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles.
Beryle Scarboro Passes Away
Mr. Beryle Ream Scarboro, born June 6, 1931, went to be with the Lord March 5, 2011. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was the beloved husband of Billie West Scarboro, adored father of Renay Cummings (Craig) and Shelley Fowler (Dave) , and the blessed grandfather of Savannah, Reagan, Rebekah, Drake and Matthew and his faithful younger brother, Ronnie Scarboro.
The viewing was held Tuesday evening, March 8, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel. The funeral will be Wednesday March 9, 2011 at Greenville Baptist Church at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
If you wish, please donate to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308- 5310.
Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel. (850) 973-2258 was in charge of arrangements.
OPEN ACREAGE BURN AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MARCH 3, 2011
District 5 (Taylor, Dixie, Madison, Lafayette)
Restrictions: Certified Burners Only
Dixie County
- none
Lafayette County
- none
Madison County
- 80 acres near CR 150/NE 299 Loop (State Hwy 140), Private Landowner
- 90 acres appx 3.5 miles west of Hwy 53/NW CR 223, Private Landowner
Taylor County
- 87 acres west of US 221/Lake Bird Church Rd, Private Landowner
- 280 acres near Beach Rd/Tennille Turnpike, Landowner: FWC
- 250 acres appx 3 miles south of US 19/Fish Creek Rd (Salem), Private Landowner
