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  • Hurricane season ahead

    It is common knowledge that knowledge is power, and the more you know about hurricanes the more likely you are to survive and have a positive outcome. Hear directly from t experts representing more than 20 state and local agencies on what to do before, during and after a hurricane to increase your chances of survival. It’s all going to be happening from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Courthouse Square in Quincy.

     

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  • Schools fare well in FCAT math

    The Florida Department of Education released the latest Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests results May 24. Overall, students raised their scores on state writing tests. Most improvements were made among minorities and elementary school children, according to DOE.

     

    According to the DOE, African-American students made some of the largest gains, improving their writing scores by 6 points overall. 

     

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  • Scott’s vetoes impact county

    Gov. Rick Scott used the power of his veto pen Monday to put the skids to three Gadsden County projects which totaled $750,000.

    The most expensive item to get the ax was the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office request for a community and recreation enter for $400,000. Sheriff Morris Young said he needed the funds to purchase a former tomato warehouse off Bostick Road and begin transforming it into a multi-purpose family center geared toward recreation and education for youth.

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  • Big bash for babies

    Breanna A. Rittman
    Times Intern
    Helping new or expecting parents figure out what to do with that wonderful bundle of joy was the purpose of recent community event.

    The Gadsden County Healthy Start Coalition hosted its third Healthy Baby Community Baby Shower on Saturday. It drew a crowd of about 200 and about 15 agencies were on hand to provide valuable information and some helpful giveaways.

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  • Hurricane season starts June 1

    With the start of the 2013 hurricane season just a week away, Shawn Wood, director of Gadsden County’s Emergency Management Office, said the county is getting ready.
    June 1 is the kickoff of the 2013-2014 hurricane season. On Saturday, the Emergency Management Office, the City of Quincy’s Anti-Litter Campaign and the Gadsden County School Board will partner for a day of information and enlightenment on the Courthouse Square from noon to 4 p.m.
    The aim was to use that day and site for distribution of important community information.

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  • Lady Cats finish season

    The Munroe softball team played errorless softball to pull off a major upset over district rival Aucilla Christian in 2A Region 1 semifinals. That win earned them a berth in the regional finals against Academy at the Lakes for the second straight season.

    Unfortunately, the errors they avoided against Aucilla found them down in Wesley Chapel and doomed them from a repeat trip to the state finals. AATL won 9-3 and only three of their nine runs were earned.

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  • Senator releases list of proposed Gadsden projects

    ALICE DU PONT
    Times Editor
    Now that what has been described as a “very active” Legislative session has drawn to a close, State Sen. Bill Montford’s office released the following accomplishments for Gadsden County.
    “North Florida has something unique and special and it must be protected and recognized,” said Montford in a press release.

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  • Southerland supports sheriff’s youth center vision

    Sheriff Morris Young went to Washington earlier this year to see if he could get support for the youth center he hopes to open in Quincy and a few other projects that require funding. Last Thursday Washington — in the person of Congressman Steve Southland — came to him.

    After a short meeting in his office, Young and Southerland visited the 74,000-square-foot former tomato packing house that sits on 34 acres that he hopes will become a multi-purpose youth center.

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  • Southerland supports sheriff’s youth center vision

    Sheriff Morris Young went to Washington earlier this year to see if he could get support for the youth center he hopes to open in Quincy and a few other projects that require funding. Last Thursday Washington — in the person of Congressman Steve Southland — came to him.

    After a short meeting in his office, Young and Southerland visited the 74,000-square-foot former tomato packing house that sits on 34 acres that he hopes will become a multi-purpose youth center.

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  • Judge rules against barrel racing

    Administrative Law Judge John G. Van Landingham issued an 85-page opinion stating the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering was incorrect in granting a pari-mutuel barrel-racing permit to Creek Entertainment in Gretna.
    What that will mean to Creek Entertainment, which owns and operates a card room and simulcast betting venue at it Gretna facility, is still uncertain because the parent company plans to appeal the ruling, according to Antonio Jefferson, Gretna city manager.

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