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NFCC Students Honored For Outstanding Leadership

April 15, 2013 Education Comments Off

NFCC students honored for outstanding leadership
NFCC Instructor Bonnie Littlefield named Organization Advisor of the Year

MADISON, FL – North Florida Community College students were honored during the college’s annual Leadership Awards ceremony held April 9 at the NFCC Student Center. Students from various clubs and organizations received recognition for outstanding student achievement and leadership outside of the classroom during the 2012-2013 academic year.
Clubs and organizations participating in this year’s leadership event were Art Club, Business Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Save Our Animal Resources (S.O.A.R.), Sentinel Service Corp, Sentinel Upstage Players and Student Government Association. Students were recognized for membership, service and leadership with a Member of the Year Award presented by each organization.
Individual Achievement Awards were also presented for Rookie of the Year, Unsung Hero and Exemplary Service to the Community. The NFCC Business Club was honored for its Rock the Vote Lecture Series, naming it both Outstanding Campus Initiative and Outstanding Educational Program.
“The student leaders honored here today have had a rich and complete college experience at NFCC, said Director of Campus Life and SGA advisor Kim Halfhill. “They are the very definition of success. Their dedication to being the best that they can be has been an inspiration to their instructors, advisors and student peers.”
NFCC’s Save Our Animal Resources (S.O.A.R.) club was not only recognized as the Outstanding Community Service Organization, but advisor Bonnie Littlefield was named Organization Advisor of the Year. S.O.A.R. Member of the Year, Houston Smith, presented Littlefield with her award stating that she had made a tremendous impact on his life.
The event wrapped up with guest speaker Louis Garcia, CEO, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend, challenging students to take advantage of their positive experiences at NFCC to inspire others and make changes in their own communities. For more information about NFCC’s clubs and organizations contact Kim Halfhill at 850.973.1623 or email halfhillk@nfcc.edu.

STUDENTS HONORED AT NFCC’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS ARE:

MADISON COUNTY
Jacob Connell Art Club – Member of the Year Award
Tana Curtin Business Club – Member of the Year Award
Selena Phillips Phi Theta Kappa – All-Florida Academic Team Member
Huston Smith Save Our Animal Resources (S.O.A.R.) – Member of the Year Award
Johnathan Cooks Sentinel Upstage Players – Member of the Year Award
& Rookie of the Year Award
Shontea Lewis Student Government Association – Member of the Year Award
Anthony Hampton Unsung Hero Award

SUWANNEE COUNTY
Andrew Land Phi Theta Kappa – Member of the Year
& Phi Theta Kappa – All-Florida Academic Team Member

HAMILTON COUNTY
Winston Crosby Award for Exemplary Service to the Community

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Latest Episode of Madison Now

February 26, 2013 Video Comments Off

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City of Madison Meeting Agenda for Feb. 12, 2013

February 11, 2013 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off

1. Call to Order

2. Adoption of Agenda

3. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Minutes of January 8, 2013
(b) Fire Report
(c) Police Report for December and January
(d) Financial Report
(e) Use of Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Mobile Data Terminals for Police Vehicles
(f) Third Circuit Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
(g) Application for Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Matching Safety Grant
(h) Resolution of Support for Restoration of Passenger Rail Service New Orleans to Jacksonville
(i) Declaration of Surplus Property (1998 Chevrolet Model 3500 Truck) and Donation of Same Property to the Madison Correctional Institution
(j) Property Agreement with Corporate Graphics
(k) Revision to City of Madison Property Transfer to Madison First Baptist Church

5. Citizen’s Participation (6:00 p.m.)

6. Acceptance of a Resolution from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Recognizing the 175th Anniversary of the City of Madison (Martha Orthoefer, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council)

7. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Course of Action Regarding the City’s Housing Renovation / Community Development Block Grant (Martha Orthoefer, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council)

8. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Course of Action Regarding City Property and a Proposed New Business (Chuck Hitchcock, Community Development Director)

9. Discussion of Use of Golf Carts on State-Owned Roadways (Police Chief Gary Calhoun)

10. Discussion of Sign Regulations within the City of Madison’s Land Development Regulations (City Manager)

11. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Resolution Regarding Water/Wastewater Impact Fees (City Manager)

12. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Course of Action Regarding Purchase of Properties Comprised of 31.690 Acres of Vacant Land at Southeast Byrd Avenue (Parcel ID 27-1N-09-4308-001-000) and 18.1 Acres of Vacant Land at Southeast Byrd Avenue (Parcel ID 27-1N-09-4308-000-000) (City Manager)

13. City Manager’s Report

14. Other Items of Interest to the Commission

15. Adjourn

All times on the agenda are approximate.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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Cowboy Baseball Season Just Around The Corner

February 5, 2013 Sports Comments Off

baseball_clip_art_15911With a Winter chill still filling the air and a run at another State Championship in football complete, the 2013 Madison County Cowboy Baseball season is just around the corner. The Varsity Cowboys and Head Coach, Terry Barrs, begin season play this Thursday against the Lafayette Hornets from Mayo in the Madison Cowboy Challenge. Team expectations are high with the season fast approaching, and a big crowd is anticipated when the first pitch of the Cowboy season is thrown at 7:00pm. Come see your TEAM as they set out on their 2013 baseball journey, and always remember… GO COWBOYS!

For more on Cowboys baseball including roster, schedule, and stats please visit the following site at MAXPREPS.com

http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/madison-county-cowboys-(madison,fl)/baseball/home.htm

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Burglaries Being Investigated

January 28, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

The Madison Police Department is investigating burglaries to three Colonial Apartments on SW Sumatra Avenue.
According to a report filed by MPD Patrolman Jared Dewey, someone broken into three apartments and three refrigerators, three electric stoves, and three window unit air conditioners were stolen.
There were also three window frames broken during the burglaries.
The owner did not know when it could have occurred, but said it possibly could have happened in a two-week span.
If anyone has any information on the burglaries, please call the Madison Police Department at (850) 973-5077.

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Obituary: Alex Agner

January 21, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

William Alexander “Alex” Agner, 92, died at the Madison County Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, January 20, 2013. Born in Madison County on December 6, 1920, he spent most of his life in the county, except for several years in western Tennessee.
He was a member of the Barbara Memorial Grace Church. For many years, he was involved in the turpentine business and, in his later years, was employed by the Madison Pallet Company.
He is survived by two daughters: Helen (Jimmy) Williamson of Nephi, Utah and Mary (Terry) Frownfelter of Chapin, S.C.; four grandchildren: Melinda Lee (Vince) Dye, Delbert Onda (Tina) Williamson, Cynthia Morine Phillipsen and Ira Alexander (Michelle) Williamson; 22 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; sisters: Mildred Agner, Shellie Duran and Joyce Williams; and brothers, James Carroll, Sr. (Kitty), Robert, Paul, Sam (Jan) and Walter.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Willie James and Fannie Agner and brothers, Joe Dean, Cole, John and Raymond.
Funeral services will be held at Barbara Memorial Grace Church on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Barbara Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison.
Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Open Arms Ministry Serving Meal Wednesday

January 11, 2013 Around Madison, Church, Front Page Comments Off

Open Arms Ministries will be serving a meal Wednesday, Jan. 16, at noon at the First United Methodist Church in Madison.
Please contact Chad McCormick by email at openarmsfumc@yahoo.com or by phone at (850) 929-7561.

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Central School Student Arrested For Possession Of A Weapon And Assault

January 10, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

A Madison County Central School student was arrested on charges of possession of a weapon at school and aggravated assault on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
According to a Madison County Sheriff’s Office report filed by Cpl. Josh Harris, Assistant Principal Stacey Frakes contacted him at 8:45 a.m. in reference to a student being in possession of a knife.
Harris met with Frakes and the student. Frakes informed Harris that a P.E. teacher had contacted her. The teacher told her about a student possibly having a knife. Read more

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Agenda: Madison City Commission Meeting

January 4, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2013

1. Call to Order

2. Adoption of Agenda

3. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Minutes of December 11, 2012
(b) Fire Report
(c) Financial Report
(d) Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Contract
(e) Request to Use Lanier Field for Down Home Days Rodeo April 19-20, 2013

5. Citizen’s Participation (6:00 p.m.)

6. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Proposal Regarding Water/Wastewater Service Impact Fees (City Manager)

7. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Request for Reimbursement for Sidewalk Construction
(City Manager)

8. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Proposed Revision to the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations Regarding Use of City Vehicles (Fire Marshal Juan Williams and Police Chief Gary Calhoun)

9. Discuss and Possibly Approve Nominations of Alternates for the Code Enforcement Board (City Manager)

10. City Manager’s Report

11. Other Items of Interest to the Commission

12. Adjourn

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175th Anniversary Celebration Begins Sunday

January 3, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
On Sunday, January 6, Madison residents are invited to join together to celebrate the 175th anniversary of our lovely city. The 175th anniversary celebration will be held on the west side of the Madison County Courthouse. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will celebrate the origins of the city of Madison, originally Newtown, and the establishment of the seat of government for Madison County. This will be the beginning to a year of celebration. For more information please contact the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 850-973-2788. Those in attendance are asked to bring a lawn chair for their comfort.

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City Commission Agenda

December 10, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2012

1. Call to Order

2. Adoption of Agenda

3. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Minutes of November 13, 2012
(b) Police Report and Fire Report
(c) Financial Report
(d) Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Gainesville, FL regarding the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
(e) Memorandum of Understanding with the Leon County, FL Sheriff’s Office regarding Assignment of Equipment Purchased through a Homeland Security Grant
(f) Declaration of Surplus Property (1989 Chevy Model 3500 Truck) and Donation of Same Property to the Madison Correctional Institution
(g) City of Madison 2013 Holiday Schedule

5. Citizen’s Participation (6:00 p.m.)

6. Discussion of Liability Associated with the Skateboard Park at Lanier Field (City Manager)

7. Discuss and Possibly Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Madison County regarding Building Code Inspection Services (City Manager)

8. Discussion of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees / New Madison County Hospital (City Manager)

9. Discuss and Possibly Approve Waiving of Impact Fees for Water Service to Quail Hollow (City Manager)

10. Discuss and Possibly Approve Request for Reimbursement for Sidewalk Construction (City Manager)

11. Discuss and Possibly Approve an Agreement for Disposal of Leachate from a South Georgia Landfill at the City’s Wastewater Facility (City Manager)
12. Discuss and Possibly Approve Purchase of Properties Comprised of 31.690 acres of vacant land at Southeast Byrd Avenue (Parcel ID 27-1N-09-4308-001-000) and 18.1 acres of vacant land at Southeast Byrd Avenue (Parcel ID 27-1N-09-4308-000-000) (City Manager)

13. Discuss and Possibly Approve Payment of an Invoice Related to Expenses Incurred during the USDA Project to Renovate the Second Floor of the Police Facility (City Manager)

14. Discussion of the City’s Land Development Regulations Related to Signs (City Manager)

15. Discuss and Possibly Approve Nominations of Alternates for Code Enforcement Board (City Manager)

16. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Policy regarding Installation of 175th Anniversary Banner across U.S. Highway 90 (City Manager)

17. City Manager’s Report

18. Other Items of Interests to the Commission

19. Adjourn

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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Water Service Disruption Scheduled For Tuesday Dec. 4

November 26, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

City crews will dig up and replace a broken major water valve on Dec. 4, 2012 at the intersection of Marion Street and Crane Avenue.

The city anticipates low water pressure in several areas, to include: Parts of Parramore, Orange, Meeting and Crane avenues, Marion Street, and North Florida Community College.

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AGENDA: MADISON CITY COMMISSION MEETING

November 12, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Minutes of October 9, 2012
(b) Police Report and Fire Report
(c) Financial Report
(d) Public Assistance Funding Agreement / Tropical Storm Debby
(e) Donation of Obsolete Equipment to Madison Correctional Institution
(f) Consulting Services Agreement with Natural Gas Services of Florida
(g) City Staff Holiday Celebration
(h) Recommendation for Appointment to Police Pension Board
(i) FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(j) Property Easement – William E. Greene
(k) Memorandum of Understanding / Child Abduction Response Team
(l) Recommendation to Approve Low Bids regarding City’s Demolition Program
(m) Statement of Understanding between City of Madison and Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
(n) Police and Fire Pension Fund Audits

5. Citizen’s Participation (6:00 p.m.)

6. Discussion of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees / New Madison County Hospital
(City Manager)

7. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Recommendation to Abandon a Right-of-Way
(City Manager)

8. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Recommendation to Re-Bid the Project to Renovate the Second Floor of the Police Station (City Manager)

9. Discuss and Possibly Approve a Recommendation Regarding a Wastewater Grant/Loan from the Department of Environmental Protection/State Revolving Fund (City Manager)

10. Tennis Program Update (Commissioner Thompson)

11. Discussion of City Manager’s Annual Evaluation (Mayor Stanley)

12. Public Hearing / Discussion and Possible Adoption Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2012-6 Involving Access to OakRidge Cemetery (City Manager)

13. Discussion of Maintenance Prioritization of City Streets and Sidewalks (City Manager)

14. City Manager’s Report

15. Other Items of Interest to the Commission

16. Adjourn

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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Murder Trial Set

October 12, 2012 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

Gary Givens Murder Trial Set Read about it Here

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Martin Suspended With Pay

August 13, 2012 Front Page One comment
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Madison Fire Chief Suspended from City Duties

MADISON, FL (Aug. 13, 2012) – City of Madison Fire Chief Alfred Martin has been suspended with pay from his duties as fire chief and as a firefighter following his arrest last week on four felony counts of grand theft and official misconduct.
City Manager Tim Bennett met with Martin today to inform him of the suspension. The suspension is for an indefinite period of time.
“After reviewing the details of the arrest warrant, I felt it was necessary to take this action for the benefit of the city and the city’s firefighters,” Bennett said. “Chief Martin is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and we need to let the judicial process take its course.”
Bennett appointed Fire Lieutenant Bruce Jordan as acting fire chief.
The city’s Rules and Regulations for Personnel allow for Martin to appeal the suspension. He has 10 calendar days from the day of the suspension to file a written appeal to the city clerk who would forward it to the city commission. The commission’s decision is final and binding.

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Scam Alert

December 28, 2011 Crime, Front Page Comments Off
Scam Alert

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Obituary: Martha Lou Bell Provan

December 26, 2011 Obituaries One comment

Martha Lou Bell Provan, 74, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Lake Park of Madison.

Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, December 27, at 11 a.m. at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, December 26, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home.

She was born in Madison, where she lived all her life.

She was survived by one daughter, Libby Headley; two sisters, Carol Harrington (Jerry) of Valdosta, Ga., and Marie McNicol (Doug) of Lee; a sister-in-law, Carlene Bell; one grandson, Nathan Bearden; and several nieces and nephews.

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

 

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CristoFouri Holiday Concert Dec. 10 at NFCC

December 7, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off
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PDF: Offensive Stats from Friday’s Night’s State Semifinal Game Against Trinity Catholic

December 4, 2011 Sports Comments Off

Submitted by Cowboys Assistant Coach James Ertzberger

Click below to see them:

O stats wk13 2011

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LIGHT UP MADISON WAS A GREAT EVENT

December 4, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off

 

Photos and text submitted by Pat Lightcap

Children singing, bands playing, live mannequins, photos with Santa, and local businesses decorated for the Christmas season.  All this and more as the Madison Kiwanis Club coordinated “Light Up Madison” on Saturday, December 3, 2011 in downtown Madison.  Streets were closed so that local citizens and visitors could stroll the streets enjoying the sights and sounds and foods of the winter months.  Hats off to the Kiwanis Club members and all others who worked hard to give the public–young and old–a great time of community fellowship.

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