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umtp U, Serving Gilchrist County and Surrounding Area for over 81 Years 207 North Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 Phone (352) 463-7135 Fax (352) 463-7393 $22.00AiYear In Tri-County Area (Gilchrist, Vol. 81 No. 27 Trenton, Florida 32693 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Pnce 0 Dixie & Levy Counties), $28.00 OtherAreas www.gilchristcountyjournal.net 'Of Florida, $32.00 Out Of State Top three choices selected for county administrator job By Carrie A. Mizell After conducting interviews on Monday, the Gilchrist County Com- missioners selected their top three choices for the county administra- tor's position. Tim Bennett, Bobby Crosby, and Kent A. "Casey" Cichon will contin- ue on in the hiring process with fur- ther interviews and a meet and greet with the community on December 5 at 6 p.m. Interviews began at 5 p.m. on Monday as the county commission- ers asked a series of questions to four candidates Bennett, Cichon, Crosby and Jerry Driggers. Commissioner Tommy Langford's wildcard choice, Andrew DeCandis, pulled his application for the job last week. Following the interviews, it was announced that Bennett and Crosby tied as the top applicants for the posi- tion. Cichon was selected as the third applicant to continue on in the inter- view process. The candidates will meet and greet with the public on Dec. 5. At that time citizens will have the opportunity to speak with each candidate regarding important issues within.the county. Bennett is currently county admin- istrator for Allendale County, South Carolina. A military veteran, Bennett grew up in Florida and would like to return to the Sunshine State. Crosby has been a resident of Gil- christ County for 24 years. Crosby has experience as a business owner having owned and managed a saw- mill business in Union County for 19 years. SCichon has 18 years of manage- ment experience. Currently, he works as budget supervisor for Alachua County where he supervises a profes- Sional budget staff with the develop- ment of a $218 million fiscal budget. Gilchrist County resident Jerry Driggers did not make the top three cut on Monday. Tim Bennett IAo Bobby Crosby Kent A. "Caseu" Cichon 300 local families given turkey dinners By Carrie A. Mizell "The economy has hurt a lot of people in this county and it tried to hurt us, but God pulled us through," said Suzi Wright, a Gil- christ Sheriff's Volunteer. Wright, or "Miss Suzi," as she goes by, is one of a dozen Sher- iff's Volunteers who work to see that local families in need have a Thanksgiving meal. This year the effects of the economy threatened to dampen the Thanksgiving basket giveaway when the Sheriff's Volunteers' largest contributor announced two weeks ago that they would be un- able to assist with this year's give- away. After hearing the bad news, the Sheriff's Volunteers feared they would only be able to provide needy families with a turkey this year rather than enough food for an entire meal. "We just weren't sure we would be able to get any dry goods," ex- plained Milli Blalock, a Sheriff's- Volunteer. "But by the grace of God we were able." The Sheriff's Volunteers kicked up their efforts. Wright said she called Bell El- ementary School and asked school officials to send a flyer home with students annoLuncine that food would be collected the follow r\ng week The fl\er went out on Frida\. -- .o> ,. s il -^^, ^^^ .0. Some 300families received Thanksgiving baskets filled with food from the Sheriffs Volunteers. Nov. 11, and food began pouring in the following week. According to Wright, the school collected over 300 pounds of food for the Thanksgiving baskets in one week. "We're so proud of all the stu- dents for collecting that much food," Wright said. "All I can say is, 'Go little bulldogs!"' Through canned food drives and financial donations the Sheriff's Vol- unteers were able to provide Thanks- giving baskets which included: a 10 to 12 pound turkey, green beans, corn, stuffing, mashed potatoes, dan- ish, cookies, bread, macaroni and cheese, snack mix, and rice. The Sheriff's Volunteers packed bags filled with food on Friday and distribution began Monday at 9 a.m. By 9:15 a.m. 12 local families had already picked up their Thanksgiving baskets at the Sheriff's gun range. "God bless you and have a great Thanksgiving," Wright said, as peo- ple who had waited in line out front filed into the building one at a time. There are no real qualifications to receive ;a Thanksgiving basket, other than recipients must line in Gilchrist Count\. Names ol families in need are provided by local schools, churches, and daycare centers. Residents can also call the Sheriff's Volunteers and simply say they are in need of a Thanksgiving meal. "This year I've had four people call me after receiving our letters and say they don't need a Thanksgiving basket becau-e their situation has im- proved," Blalock said. When the distribution ends on Wednesday at noon, Wright ex- plained that any remaining food will be given to the Senior Citizens' Food Pantr in Trenton. "Ths is is all about helping others," Wnght said. "That's what we are all comrutted to." Christmas on Main Street McConnell wins county spelling bee is December 9 By Carrie A. Mizell Santa will ride into downtown Trenton this year on a trackless train, during the 4th Annual Christmas on Main Street event. An evening of family fun, Christ- mas on Main Street will be Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each year the Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the free community event, which gives citizens a chance to celebrate the hol- iday season with friends and neigh- bors. Business owners along Main Street will soon begin decorating their store- fronts in preparation for Christmas on Main Street. As in years past, local businesses will stay open late to serve refreshments and greet customers who stop by for after hours shopping. A Christmas tree lighting will be November 24, 2011 S- 0 -i -L, -- mud. (D-( held at the Trenton Depot, where live music will be performed throughout the evening. Mrs. Jan Randolph will lead storytelling inside the Depot, and a snow slide will be set up outside the Depot. Children who would like to sit on Santa's knee and make their Christ- mas wishes known should stop by Capital City Bank for cookies with Santa. The same trackless train that brings Santa to Trenton will be giving rides to children throughout the evening. Also, new this year will be 12 Christmas trees set up on the court house lawn. The trees will be spon- sored and decorated by local busi- nesses in accordance with the theme: "What Gilchrist County Means To Me." According to Kyle Stone, execu- tive director of the Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce, Springwater Events, a new catering business with a storefront on Main Street, will take reservations for a full course meal that will be offered during Christmas on Main Street. A live nativity scene, which will be presented by Pine Grove Bap- tist Church members, will be set up across the street from the Gilchrist County Journal. For more information on Christmas on Main Street, call 463-3467. City election cancelled The Gilchrist County Supervisor of Elections Office announced last week that the City of Trenton elec- tion, scheduled for Dec. 6 has been cancelled. Jamie Gordon withdrew from the election, so Commissioner Arlene Wilks will retain her seat. By Carrie A. Mizell Practice makes a perfect speller. Just ask the Gilchrist County School District spelling bee champion Emily McConnell, who practiced by writing her spelling words 10 times each, ev- ery day for a week. "It was a lot of work!" McConnell said. The hard work paid off for Emily, who is a sixth grade student at First Place Academy, when she correct- ly spelled her championship word 'gouge' correctly. Emily defeated Meredith Webber, an eighth grade student at Riverside Christian School, in the fourth round of the spelling bee when Meredith failed to spell the word 'whimsical' correctly. Emily correctly spelled the word 'ecosystem' before being given her championship word. Eleven students who won or were the first runner-up at their school's spelling bees qualified to participate in the countywide spelling bee held at Trenton High School on Friday, Nov. 18. Those students were: Dako- ta Horlocker, an eighth grade student at Trenton Middle School; Adam Smith, a fifth grade student at Trenton Middle School; Garrett Caldwell, an eighth grade student at Bell Middle School; McKenzie Martin, a seventh grade student at Bell Middle School; Aubrey Cook, a fifth grade student at Bell Elementary School; Emily McConnell, a sixth grade student at First Place Academy; Jerilyn Marley, Spelling Bee winner Emily McConnell is shown with runner-up Mer- edith Webber. a fifth grade student at First Place. Academy; Rylie Butler, a fifth grade student at Trenton Middle School; Wyatt Rutgerson, a fourth grade stu- dent at Bell Elementary School; Mer- edith Webber, an eighth grade student at Riverside Christian School and Taylor Drawdy, an eighth grade stu- dent at Riverside Christian School. "We are very proud of the kids who are up on the stage today; you are all winners," said Janet Bradley, director of secondary education for the Gil- christ County School District. Prior to the start of the spelling bee, Trenton Middle-High School social studies teacher Larry Rawlings was introduced as the spelling bee pronouncer. Bradley also introduced the judges: Nancy Hastie, Jill Carhart and Jackie Downs. In an effort to soothe the students' nerves, each student was given the opportunity to walk to the micro- phone and introduce themselves to the audience, which was filled with family members, friends and fellow students. Next, the students crossed the stage one-by-one and correctly spelled their first round words, which includ- ed: pursuit, hostile, juvenile, ecstatic, gourmet, jubilant, disappoint, ele- gant, puree, condiment and leisure. The first two students up to the mi- crophone, Taylor Drawdy and Adam Smith, incorrectly spelled their words 'desperately' and 'accrued' and were eliminated in round two. Then Mer- edith Webber spelled the word 'ul- terior' correctly, followed by Rylie Butler who incorrectly spelled the word 'syllable.' Jerilyn Marley then correctly spelled the word 'brochure.' Aubrey Cook, Dakota Horlocker, Garrett Caldwell and McKenzie Mar- tin all incorrectly spelled their words 'serenade,' 'allocation,' 'technician,' and 'frivolous.' Emily McConnell spelled the word 'calzone' correctly. Wyatt Rutgerson then incorrectly spelled the word 'emphasize' to fin- ish round two. Round three started with three re- maining contestants, Meredith Web- Continued to page 10 Rally for freedom planned in Cross City A rally will be held in Cross City on Sunday, Nov. 27 to inform citizens about the importance of standing up for America and rally- ing for freedom. The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Dixie County, de- manding the removal of the Ten Commandments monument at the courthouse, a monument placed by a private citizen according to the Open Forum guidelines crafted by the Di- xie County Commissioners. In the first ruling the judge ordered the monument removed. That rul- ing is now being appealed. Citizens are being asked to help in the fight by attending the rally on Novem- ber 27. The rally will be held at the Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City at 4 p.m. Volunteers Cindy Slaughter, Melissa Waterston and Rosemary Mc- Daniel unpack pastries from packing boxes and bag them for distri- bution on Monday morning. * GIVE THANKS THANKSGIVINGDAY NOV.25 "-L"~"` GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011; Former Trenton mayor proposes cost saving measure By Carrie A. Mizell Rising garbage rates in the City of Trenton have at least one resident looking for alternative solu- tions. Former Trenton Mayor Pete Randolph presented a recycling proposal to the city commissioners last week and asked for their consideration on a. plan that could save residents up to $8 each month on their utility Pete bills. Randolph's plan works like this; city residents would take their recy- clables to a county provided drop off location at the city park once a week and be issued a ticket or coupon worth $2, which would be redeem- able toward a discount on the city garbage fee. The discount would not exceed $8 per month. "I think this would really encour- age citizens, as well as give them an incentive to recycle," Randolph said. "It would also be a way for citizens to have some control over the city's garbage rate." Like Randolph, several city resi- dents have spoken up recently about the steadily increasing costs of gar- bage, water and sewer rates. The complaints have largely fallen on deaf ears, as the city commissioners voted to raise garbage rates in Octo- ber despite cries for relief from city residents, many of whom are on fixed incomes. The city's garbage contract with Waste Pro outlines a plan that would increase garbage collection rates each year until the contract expires in 2013-2014. Trenton Mayor Glen Thigpen's po- sition is that the city only increases the cost of garbage collection enough each year to cover the increase from the contract with Waste Pro. But the fact is, the city of Trenton marks up the price of garbage pickup each year so they can also profit from the arrange- ment with Waste Pro. According to Taylor Brown, Trenton city man- Randolph ager, the city made $57,480.94 during the 2009-10 budget year off garbage collection. In 2010-11 the City profited $61,421.85 off garbage collection. That money goes into the city's gen- eral fund to pay operating costs of city services, including the Trenton Police Department. As if garbage rate increases were not enough, the city commissioners passed Resolution 2011-11 on Octo- ber 11, which increased the rates for water utility fees and sewer utility fees by 3.6 percent each, based on the Federal Consumer Price Index. "I realize that prices go up and I'm not fussing about that," Randolph said. "There are four people living at my house and we recycle, so we could live on once a month garbage pick-up." The former mayor said that in this day and age the government tells citizens what to do and how much to pay and citizens have little recourse in the matter. If his cost saving pro- posal were approved, Randolph said citizens could have a choice because there would be a cost saving measure in place. Brown said that the Trenton City Commissioners will hold a workshop in early 2012 to discuss the garbage collection contract. Festival of Lights is Dec. I ff mf 10 Submitted Mark your calendars for the 23rd Annual Fanning Springs Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 10. This long-running festival is spon- sored by the Fanning Springs Cham- ber of Commerce and will be held at the historic Fort Fanning Park, which is located on the Suwannee River at U.S. Highway 19. An all-day family-friendly event, that is free and open to the public, culminates with the nighttime lighted boat parade on the Suwannee River. This year's event, as always, will be loaded with something for every- one. There will be lots of arts and craft vendors offering wares for those looking for a unique holiday gift, as, well as plenty of food vendors. There will be kids games for the young- sters, and Santa Claus himself has promised to make an appearance too! Returning for this year's festival will be the Yellow Ducky Race. The car show, always a big attraction, prom- ises to have a fine showing. For fur- ther information about, or to inquire about participating in the car show, please contact Ron Tucker at (352) 493-7846. A huge draw for this annual event is plenty of quality live music. Per- forming at the 2011 Festival will be the Fanning Springs Community Church Praise Band, Big Cypress Bluegrass Band, the Philman Family Band, and Dotti South & the Slackers. As for the past several years, singers Gina Cowsert and Laura Murphy will perform as well as handle MC duties for the day. All of these events lead up to the renowned lighted-boat parade. This part of the festival packs the banks of the Suwannee River from the boat launch across from the springs in Fanning to Suwannee Gables. Te- resa Jones is handling registration for the boat parade and may be reached at (352) 493-2098. For further information on the Fes- tival, call 463-9089. Rose's Classic Tours group at a rest area in West Virginia. Local tour group enjoys fall and the best of Ohio Amish I Submitted These wonderful folks from 11 dif- ferent cities and towns met very early at Bell High School on Saturday, Oc- tober 8, to begin an eight-day great vacation--Sue Adams, Patsy and Ray Avery, Louise Blanton, Barbara Bull- ock, Frank and Mary Kate Colson, Modene DeLoach, Joe and Marie El- der, Winnie Gordon, Barbara Guynn, Liz and Ron Huey, Judy and Luther Hughes, Laverne and Marion Knigh- Town of Bell Christmas Parade Submitted Santa's on his way to Bell. The Town of Bell is getting ready for the arrival of Santa for the 31st Annual Bell Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. Come and enjoy the holiday festivities and en- tertainment. The 2009 Theme is "A Jingle Bell Christmas." Don't forget your lawn chair. Schedule of Events: Friday, December 2 6:00 p.m.--Bell Lighting Fes- tival, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Town Hall) We're lighting up the Town of Bell -Don't miss the free entertainment, free refreshments, and free door priz- es provided by Bell Area Businesses, Mrs. Iris Roberts, and the Town of Bell. Side-Street Arts and Crafts (around the Town Hall) Don't forget your lawn chair and warm blanket! Saturday, December 3 7:00 a.m.--BHS Criminal Jus- tice Breakfast at the Bell Commu- nity Center. 8:00 a.m.--Side Street Arts and Crafts at Town Hall. 10:00 a.m.--Santa arrives at the Depot at Town Hall. 10:00 a.m.--Philman Family Band will entertain. 2:00 p.m.-- Parade line-up for 31st Annual Bell Christmas Parade 6:00 p.m.--BHS Christmas Pag- eant Please call Betty Ramey (386) 935- 4111, for more information. Guardian ad Litem Program calls for volunteers Make a New Years resolution to help the children. Right now there are about 650 children in the dependency system in the 8th Judicial Circuit. Only half of those children have a Guardian ad Litem to advocate for them in court. Through no fault of their own, chil- dren are separated from their fami- lies and everything they are familiar with because of neglect, abuse or abandonment by their parents. It's a nightmare for them. They need to know that someone is there for them, to care about them, and to let them know they are worthy and worth- while. Guardian Volunteers help assure the welfare of the children and that they do not become statistics. They serve as fact finders for the judge, make recommendations and speak for the child in court Guardian Volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary work. The program offers free training, le- gal and staff assistance. Volunteers commit to about one year and 10 hours per month. The next class starts January 10 so make a New Year's resolution to be a child advocate. Call Jenni at 352- 493-6051 or go to guardianadlitem. org for more information. ton, Carolyn and Earl Lane, Gene and T. J. Layfield, Carrol Benefiet, Imogene McLeod, Mary and Melvin Mock, Mae and Pat Patterson, Karen Philman, Jim and Shirley Meaffey, Marsha Rankin, Billy and Myrtle Roberts, Eleanor and Henry Roberts, Shirley Robinson, John and Nancy Rowe, Jimmie and Nina Sue Shep- herd, Marie Smith, Vivian Smith, Doris Standridge, Shirley Sullivan, Bill and Joy Thomas, June Townsend, Carl and Frances Williams, Dorothy Yoder, Kim and Bill Williamson, Es- cort, Rose Williamson, Escort, and Alford Westly, Driver. Day 1, Saturday, October 8--After prayer by Bill Williamson, we were on our way, believe it or not by 5:40 a.m., our earliest yet. Our first day was spent getting acquainted with 14 new travel members and catching up with 'what's new' with the other 41. Lots of bus activities kept us busy and early evening we had arrived in Statesville, North Carolina for dinner at the K & W Cafeteria before settling down at the Sleep Inn for the night. Day 2, Sunday, October 9--Our day started with prayer by Ron Huey for God's protection for each of us. On the road again, we had our Sunday devotional. Joe Elder, our honorary chaplain, gave a wonderful message on 'compassion,' a good reminder that we who are God's children should show love and compassion to those who are in need. Thanks to Gene Layfield for be- ing our song director. When she is on one of our tours, you can count on her to lead our singing. After lunch found us in Beckley, West Virginia, to take in the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. We took an underground tour (via tram) through a mine that operated in the late 1800s. Our guide, a retired miner, gave us an authentic view of the early life to the present of the hard work the coal miners lived. We also visited their Coal Museum, a Coal Camp House, church, superintendent's house and schoolhouse. Our dinner meal plus shopping was at the Tamarack, a showcase for the state's cultural heritage. Night found us in Charleston, West Virginia at the Days Inn for our lodging. Day 3, Monday, October 10--Af- ter starting our day with prayer by Bill Williamson, we ventured on to the Mid-Ohio Valley, which was the - beginning of the magnificent fall fo- liage everywhere you looked. In all our travel, never have we seen such an array of colors! God is truly the great master artist. The Grand Central Mall in Vienna, West Virginia, was our destination for lunch. Oh yes, we allowed time for shopping. At the mall is where Ray Avery decided he would rather visit the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkers- burg, West Virginia, for nine days. Lots of prayers were made on his behalf. Our next stop was in Mari- etta, Ohio. We got aboard a 296-pas- senger sternwheeler, the Valley Gen, for a narrated 90-minute sightseeing cruise along the Ohio River. The Dutch Valley Restaurant in Sugarcreek, Ohio, provided our din- ner meal. We then arrived in Stras- burg, Ohio, at the Ramada Limited, which became our home away from home for the next three days. Day 4, Tuesday, October 11--Frank Colson lead the group in prayer ask- ing the Lord to be with us as we took in our first full day in the Amish Country. Our first stop of the morning was at the Warther's Museum. See- ing is believing at the unique price- less carvings he has left as a heritage to his family and our country. His Lincoln Funeral Train carving has been on exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Warther's collected buttons, which she arranged into beautiful designs, are displayed in her Button House. Walnut Creek Cheese enlightened us on how the Amish folk shop. They buy a lot of their food in the bulk thus saving money on packaging. In the deli' section you could buy Virginia Baked Ham for $3.49 a pound. De Dutchman Restaurant proved to be an excellent choice for lunch. Schrock's Amish Farm was our next stop. We were taken on a wagon ride around the farm and then toured the inside of an-Amish home. We made our way to Heilii's Cheese to sample as many of their 50 varieties of cheese as we dared. A few of us were more interested in their homemade fudge. Our last activity of the day was the big event...The Wedding Feast. Sit- ting at the head table were the bride and groom, Carolyn and Earl Lane and their attendees. With their hats and prayer caps on, we couldn't tell who was who. Our feast consisted of mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans and fried chicken. Day 5, Wednesday, October 12-- Frank Colson started our day with prayer asking for protection for our group. We woke up to rainy weather, but most of our activities were in- doors, and it didn't slow us down at all. We made our way to Lehman's Hardware in Kidron, Ohio. If you think a wood cook stove would be cheap at Lehman's, think again. It had a big price tag of over $5,000. We decided we would rather use an electric stove. The Holmes County Flea Market was next on our schedule, lots of bargains, from jams to jewelry. The flea market was housed in three large buildings...most of us were able to cover only one of them. The Amish and Mennonite Heri- tage Center was our next stop. An interpretive tour of Behalt, a 265-ft. circular mural and a film depicted the history of the Mennonite Church, foliage Country which began in Zurich, Switzerland in 1525 to the present. Time was allotted for shopping in downtown Berlin where there were lots of quaint shops to browse around in. Dinner found us in Wilmot, Ohio, at the Amish Door Restaurant. Day 6, Thursday, October 12--Af- ter prayer by Carl Williams, we left the Amish Country behind and set our sights for Dresden Ohio, to visit the Longaberger Homestead. We were divided into two groups before taking their shuttle to the basket mak- ing facility where we met our basket ambassador for a floor tour. All of their baskets are hand made and their' employees are paid by the number of baskets they turn out each day. Im- mediately following our tour, we had reservation at the Crawford Barn" Restaurant for lunch, a lovely buffet. We were greeted again with rain as we made our way to Williamstown,' West Virginia, to step back in time' with a visit to Henderson Hall Plan- tation. If you are a history buff, the pre-civil war 21-room Henderson' Mansion will amaze you with its in- credible collection of furnishings and artifacts. Ryan's Restaurant provided our dinner this evening before arriving at the Magnuson Hotel for the night. Day 7, Friday, October 14--Begin- ning our day with prayer by Henry Roberts, we left West Virginia'and North Carolina behind as we made our way back to Columbia, South Carolina. Lots of beautiful scenery' to enjoy as well as bus activities kept us entertained. The Cracker BarrelK Restaurant provided our dinner and; yes some had to do some last minute!' shopping while there. Sleep Inn was*- our lodging for the night. Day 8, Saturday, October 15--T.J. Layfield offered up prayer for the' group that morning and then we were on our way to the Mighty Eighth Air: Force Museum in Pooler, Georgia. Arriving at lunchtime, we arranged: for our lunch to be in their dining hall' before we began our tour of the muse- um. They had a replica of the Escape': and Evasion, an underground escape network for downed pilots during, World War II. We learned only one. out of three survived to complete the, required flying missions before re-. turning home. Special thanks go to Patsy and Ray. Avery, Gene and T.J. Layfield and. Frances and Carl Williams for their' snack contributions. Bill, our escort and Alford, our driver, both agree, that this.was a super group. The Fab-; ulous Coach Lines provided us with' an excellent motorcoach. Thank you,' Ray. Our Fall Tour for 2012 will be to; Mackinaw Island, Michigan. For' information on this tour, please call: Rose at 352-463-7320. PaRe Two -I vv %. Big Cypress Bluegrass Band Gilchrist County Journal USPS-218-620 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY IN GILCHRIST COUNTY, 207 N. MAIN TRENTON, FLORIDA Less than 75% advertising We reserve the right to shorten articles, letters, etc. and delete any part or leave outing its entirety if we judge such to be offensive. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $22.00 A Year In Tri-County Area $28.00 All Other Areas In Florida $32 Out Of State JOHN MIN AYERS II EDITOR, PUBLISHER AND OWNER CARRIE AYERS MIZELL ASSOCIATE EDITOR Cindy Jo Ayers, Mark Schuler, Aleta Sheffield, Stephanie:Martin, Lelia Austin, and Chris Rogers ASSISTANTS Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office at Trenton, Florida, under the act of March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER Please Send Address Change To: Gilchrist County Journal, 207 N. Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 2011 CHRISTMAS TREES I____ CHOOSE-CUT and PRE-CUT i owssgf 1230 N.W. 95th Street BRANFORD, FL 32008 (386) 935-3549 Gilchrist County... follow signs South of Santa Fe River Take "138" (East of "129" or West of "47") to N.W. 7th Terrace CEDAR SAND PINE VIRGINIA PINE CYPRESS BLUE ICE Come early for best selection of Fraser Firs TREE STANDS, TREE LIGHTS, ETC. ALSO OPEN THURS. NOV 24 thru DEC 24 FREE Various sizes of Monday thru Sunday 10 a.m. UNTIL 6:30 p.m. Cleaning & Potted Cypress Trees e .e ,, Pt j Wrapping ^efef,&er (^ df ^( f^ < ---- I 7;PII FwAxm THURSDAY, NOVEMBEK Z4, ZIU._ ... ...... ..... -- r------,_,,-S--- ','^ ~ .w, Letter to the Editor: Three years since Junior Kelly's murder Dear Editor, coffee table in mom's living room and me any bad advice. If you knew Ju- By the time this writing makes I thought to myself I'll take that pic- nior you knew he was good at giv- the paper, the November 18, 2008 "' ture when I come back next week for ing advice, but he meant well with death of A.M. Kelly, Jr. or Junior as Thanksgiving. At that time I didn't his words and deeds. He was a good we all knew him, will have passed know I would never see him again, man. He was a member of our fam- the third year of him being mur- 1 left the next morning around 9:00 ily and his death has affected all of dered at his home in Bell. What .. i' a.m., heading back to my home in us. I have learned about the death of Vernon; 1 was the Warden at a prison We all know as "man" we are ap- someone that 1 cared so much for is in that area and was returning home pointed to die, or so the Bible tell there is no way to accept his death, after spending a couple days with my us. Had he died of natural causes with me knowing he was brutally mother. From the moment I was told we could all move on and live with murdered. To compound the pain of his murder until this very second, his memory. But, he was murdered associated with his death is the fact *, his murder is something I live with and if that isn't bad enough, nothing that his case appears to have been every day. Who could do that to such is being done about it, or so it ap- put aside by the Gilchrist County a good man? And of course, Why? pears. These feelings will go on for- Sheriff's Office as they have moved I4j I knew Junior over 40 years. I was ever with our family until his case is on to other tasks, or so it appears. A.M. Kelly Jr. raised without a father and he was solved. When I think of him I can't While this isn't an attack on the one of the men in my life that helped help but think of the way he died. sheriff on a personal level, he is by the sheriff to keep the case active, me become who I am today. I loved He didn't deserve that. the person responsible for keeping I read last year in the Journal that the him like the father I never knew and I know, or at least would like to this case active and it is evident to sheriff said there are no funds avail- he and my grandfather, Martin Jones, think someone knows something me it no longer is. As a citizen and able to maintain an active investiga- were the father figures in my life, about his death. As a family, we someone that spoke with Junior on tion into Junior's death. I'm sure along with other relatives and fam- can only hope and pray that any- a regular basis, we were all con- those were comforting words to the ily friends from the community I was one that has information about his cerned about his well being know- persons) responsible for his death, raised in. He was like a grandfather death will come forward with the ing that his home was broken into I left Gilchrist County in 1994 and to my kids and someone 1 was proud information and provide it to the several times before he was mur- moved to the Panhandle following to be associated with. He was a hard Gilchrist S.O. so we can move on dered and those responsible were the opportunities available to me in worker and I greatly respect how he and put this tragedy behind us, and never caught. And then he was corrections. I am a 1975 graduate treated my mother. They were an the persons) responsible can be ap- murdered and that person or per- of Trenton High School and still go item for over 40 years and for her, propriately punished. Until then, sons remains free as well. I don't back home as often as 1 can to see the nature of his death is still very it would bring great comfort to us know how someone can murder an my mother. I was at her house the disturbing. She will never get over all if the sheriff would continue to innocent man, who was crippled afternoon Junior walked out of her him being murdered, but would have pursue the responsible personss. I and could hardly walk and then lay door for the last time. When he left, I peace knowing his killers) was held can't think of anyone that would be down and sleep. Even worse to me, remembered I didn't take a picture of accountable. I can honestly say he opposed to funding, an investiga- I don't know how that can happen him and my mother as I had intended only wanted the best for my mother tion to discover a murderer. and there not be a sustained effort to do. My camera was sitting on a and her children and he never gave Sam Culpepper Now awid 7Aei. By Carrie A. Mizell Just in time for Thanksgiving, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has asked the town of Turkey, Texas to change it's name to "Tofurky." /C, L. Calling tofurky "a savory, flavor- 7' ful, 'meaty' vegan entree," Tracy ' Reiman, executive vice president - of PETA, told Turkey, Texas may- or Pat Carson that the animal rights group would treat the entire town to a vegan holiday feast if the name is changed. In a letter Reiman sent the mayor, she claims that turkeys suffer virtu- ally every day of their lives and that eating the vegetarian alternative tofurky comes without the suffering of the turkeys. "Thanksgiving is murder on turkeys," Reiman told the Associated Press. "By changing its name to 'Tofurky,' Turkey would send a clear message that delicious, savory mock meat is an easy way to celebrate without causing suf- fering and give a bird something to be thankful for." Obviously the 494 residents of Turkey, Texas are opposed to the name change. In watching national news coverage on this story, I loved what one older resident had to say. The jest of which was that every welcome station, rest stop and gas station in the state of Texas sells at least one bumper sticker that reads: "Don't mess with Texas!" The Turkey, Texas resident suggested that new bumper stickers be made up that say, "Don't mess with Turkey, Texas!" Date High Low High Low 'hu Nov 24, Fri Nov 25, 11 Sat Nov 26, 11 Sun Nov 27, 11 Mon Nov 28, 11 Tue Nov 29, 11 3.722 tt. 12:31 AM 3.746 ft. 1:15 AM 3.685 ft. 2:00 AM 3.541 ft. 2:46 AM 3.323 ft. 3:34 AM Wed 3.049 ft. Nov 30, 11 4:26 AM New Moon: 11/25 1:1 Z.Y/3 It. 1:38 PM 2.917 ft. 2:28 PM 2.819 ft. 3:15 PM 2.710 ft. 3:59 PM 1.251 It. 7:09 PM 1.292 ft. 7:54 PM 1.303 ft. 8:38 PM 1.291 ft. 9:23 PM 2.617 ft. 1.262 ft. 10:18 AM 4:42 PM -0.217 ft. 2.556 ft. 11:01 AM 5:23 PM 0.127 ft. 2.5367ft 11:44 AM 6:04 PM 1 AM 10:10 PM 1.222 ft. 11:00 PM 1.164 ft 11:56PM From the Desk of Gilchrist County Sheriff Daniel Slaughter Weekly Sheriff's Report WEEK ENDING: November 21, 2011 On November 14, 2011, Kurt L. Phrampus, 8/8/1968 ,was arrested for Burglary of Dwelling. On November 14, 2011, Amanda D. Allen, 8/31/1978, was arrested for Violation of Probation--Driving while under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. On November 15, 2011, Hamill, Kenneth L. Hamill, 4/2/1968, was arrested for Violation of Probation - -Driving while under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. On November 16, 2011, Everett Moore, 11/18/1978, was arrested for Violation of Probation--Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell. On November 16, 2011, Cameran Bobo, 11/4/1988, was arrested for Possession of Less than 20 Grams of Cannabis. On November 16, 2011, John R. Dagley, 1/11/1962, was arrested for Driving while License Suspended or Revoked, Attached Tag not As- signed. On November 18, 2011, David L. Koegle, 1/8/1988, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine It Is Called Thanksgiving (Kent Heaton) Of all the holidays celebrated through the year, none is as endearing as the fourth Thursday in November. The heat of summer has given way to the crisp air of fall with leaves falling upon a canopy of radiant beauty. Nature begins to prepare for the solitude of winter. In the natural desire of man thoughts go homeward in a time where families come together to share a time of thanksgiving. Less commercialized than other holidays, Thanksgiving retains a sense of the need for the home and hearth. When possible, parents gather their children and grandchildren together along with the aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and a few out-laws for a grand feast of dining and fellowship. It is called Thanksgiving to turn the hearts toward a time of giving thanks and celebration of received blessings. To be thankful recognizes a gift given by someone else. The spirit of Thanksgiving suggests a debt of gratitude. Helen Keller summed it up this way: "For three things I thank God every day of my life: thanks that He has vouchsafed me knowledge of His works; deep thanks that He has set in my darkness the lamp of faith; deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song" (Helen Keller, Story of My life, 1905). Many will celebrate Thanksgiving as a time to acknowledge an ill-conceived notion there is no God and that everything we have is the product of man. The apostle Paul writes, "Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Hint as God, nor were thankfid, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened" (Romans 1:21). Those who share in the deeper peace and truth of a divine creator will recognize that all blessings come from Jehovah God. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and conies down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning" (James 1:17). The true spirit of Thanksgiving should return to fertile soil of the word of God that shows that everything we have comes from Him. Our breath is held in the hand of God (Daniel 5:23). All of the gold in the world belongs to the Father "The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,' says the Lord of hosts" (Ilaggai 2:8). The rain comes upon all men by the power of God (Matthew 5:45). Only a loving Father would offer Hlis own Son to save man (John 3:16). What can we not attribute to God in our blessings? Nothing. During this time of Thanksgiving, let us all reflect upon the blessings we have from the Creator of the world. We will pause to think of our earthly attachments but ultimately the true sense of Thanksgiving comes from a sacrifice made nearly 2,000 years ago in a place called "the Skull" (John 19:17). To be thankful for our home is an expression of gratitude from the hand of God but this home is only temporary. The eternal home is what we must be truly thankful for as we look to a land yet occupied by the people of God. Be thankfull for a peace of mind that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Lift up songs of thanksgiving for the blood of. Jesus Christ (I John 1:7). Increase your faith in the presence of a God who loves us and cares for us and calls us Ilis children (Romans 8:1-17). Someone wrote, "Count your hlessings instead of your crosses, yotur0 gains instead of 'your losses: your .jo's instead of .'vour woes: 'our0 friends instead of your.foeses, your smiles instead of your tears:; your courage instead of.your fears: your health instead of your wealth: count on God instead ofy,ourself " Trenton Church of Christ 463-3793 502 Northeast 7th Street Trenton, Florida 32693 Please Visit www.trentonchurchofchrist.com Email kerux(@bellsouth.net Fair Dates Mark your calendar for these im- portant Suwannee River Fair dates: Feeder Steers weigh in 7:30 am to 9:30 am December 3, 2011 Swine tag in 7:00 am to 9:30 am - December 10, 2011 Heifers weigh in 10:00 am to 12:00 pm December 10, 2011 Cedar Key's Holiday Light(house) With winter on the way, Cedar Key's National Wildlife Refuge wants to make your holidays a lit- tle brighter by hosting the Holiday Light(house) on December 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Photo opportunities will be boundless. For the first time, holiday decora- tions will afford exceptional photos of the historic light station. If you've not sent out your holiday cards by then, you'll have a perfect backdrop at the lighthouse, so don't forget your camera or your coat. Transportation to the Gulf island is not provided, but tour shuttles will be leaving Cedar Key docks throughout the day. Special-value holiday tickets are available. There will be no access to the tower, but you'll hear more history about the light than you knew possible. If the sky appears rainy or rain is predicted, the event will be cancelled with no rain date. For more information, call the Ref- uge Ranger at 352/493-0238. Lottery Numbers Wednesday November 16 Lotto Drawing: 10-24-34-37-39-45 x4 No winners of the $30 million jack- pot 5-Digit Winners: 0 at $0.00 4-Digit Winners: 322 at $555.00 3-Digit Winners: 9,893 at $21.00 Midday Play 4 Drawing: 4-8-5-7 Evening Play 4 Drawing: 0-9-0-2 Midday Cash 3 Drawing: 5-7-7 Evening Cash 3 Drawing: 9-3-2 Saturday November 19 Lotto Drawing: 3-5-17-24-34-53 x5 No winner of the $32 million jack- pot 5-Digit Winners: I at $270,311.63 4-Digit Winners 374 at $116.50 3-Digit Winners: 10,704 at $11.00 Midday Play 4 Drawing: 8-2-5-9 Evening Play 4 Drawing: 2-4-1-8 Midday Cash 3 Drawing: 9-0-3 Evening Cash 3 Drawing: 7-7-6 COOKING AND CARRYING' ON As I sit down to write this week's column on Monday, it is not the thought that I will be slinging pot and pans on Wednesday night and Thursday morning that I am most ex- cited about. You know I'm just crazy enough about cooking that the idea of the biggest of all food holiday gets my blooding pumpin.' As 1 get older and hopefully wiser, 1 become more excited about spend- ing the entire day at our family's old hunting camp down toward Cedar Key. This will probably be my only trip to the woods this year so I'll sa- vor every moment of it. There is nothing, nothing better than riding down the old railroad tram road built by loggers who once logged the huge virgin cypress from our Florida woodlands using cross cut saws. What a beautiful ride between sloughs filled with cypress knees on my brother Mike's golf cart. I love to ride along with him as he points out buck rubbings or an area where the wild hogs are rooting up the soil. He' loves the woods just as our father did and knows the family hunting land like the back of his hand. I like nothing better than to travel and will pack my bags in a second to go gallivanting half or all the way across this beautiful country of ours; but truly our Florida swamps, hammocks and sloughs are sights to behold. 1 have been blessed to have sailed on a schooner off Maine, rid- den in a carriage in Savannah, and climbed through the Rocky Moun- tains on the back of a horse, but a day spent in the real Florida outdoors sit- ting around the old camp fire is some- thing to treasure. I can't wait to pull on my faded well worn flannel shirt and slip away from the busy lives we all lead to spend Thanksgiving day with my two brothers and their wives, as well as my mother. A day spent with our family is a treasure and I plan to sa- vor every last moment of it. When counting our blessings, hav- ing a family to share this special holi- day with in a beautiful place where I can see God's hand at work comes near the top and I am very thankful. This simple salad is a good way to use some of that left over turkey we are all sure to have the day af- ter Thanksgiving. Not that there is a thing wrong with a turkey sandwich made using light bread slathered in mayo and sprinkled heavily with black pepper. Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon or regular mus- tard 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper to taste Salad Cooked sliced turkey 8 cups romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens 1/2 cup craisins 2 Florida oranges, pealed and sec- tioned 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese 3/4 cup of pecans, toasted Make the dressing one hour before serving. Put all the dressing ingre- dients in a Mason jar with a lid and shake well. Do not chill before serv- ing. Just shake the jar every now and then while you are preparing the rest of the salad. Wash the salad greens and drain them on paper towels in fridge for about 30 minutes. This time spent in the fridge will crisp up the salad greens. Toast the pecans in the oven at 300 degrees until they turn a light golden brown; don't over cook; cool pecans before adding to salad. Place cut up salad greens in salad bowl, add craisins, orange slices, crumbled cheese and pecans, pour the dressing over salad and toss. Di- vide salad onto four salad plates and arrange several turkey slices across the top of each salad. Note: You can substitute Pepper Jack Cheese for the Gorgonzola in this recipe. TES Drama Club presents North Pole Exposure Submitted The Trenton Elementary Drama Club presents North Pole Exposure. The students will perform on Dec. 1,2, and 3 with curtain call at 7:00 p.m. in the Trenton Elementary Cafeteria. For a fun family night with lots of laughs, please come out and support these children that have worked so hard. Springwater Eveats I'l Invites you to join us for First Friday December 2, 2011 6 PM to 9 PM 315 N Main St Trenton, FL $21.00 per couple includes choice of entree, appetizer, salad, and dessert Limited Seating, Reservations Call 352-258-1472 Tables available for parties from 2 to 8 Cash or local check only, please. Leslie Sapp Construction, Inc. New Homes, Remodeling, and Roofing Assistance with Planning and Design Reliable Craftsmanship Since 1987 352-463-7589 homes@lesliesapp.com www.lesliesapp.com 7239 S.W. 80th Avenue Trenton, Florida 32693 CHECK OUR TIRE PRICES ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITY BRAND NAMES * CONTINENTAL * GOODYEAR * DEAN 'MUD DAWG * MASTERCRAFT * SUMMIT * TOYO * MICKEY THOMPSON Call Today! 463-0079 L 0 9.aJ4.g-B I J4M .- J .I ,:I. Page Three -u.92U It. 7:14 AM -1.023 ft. 8:02 AM -0.975 ft. 8:49 AM -0.801 ft. 9:34 AM -0.537 ft. Pain Relief for Children to Grandparents! Activator Methods - A Painless Chiropractic Adjustment Over 25 Years Experience Consultation On Request. Most Insurance Accepted. Robert L. Vaughan, Jr., DC Office Hours: Walk-ins Welcome 24 HOUR Monday, Wednesday F W T U EMERGENCY S & Friday S 3l SERVICE 325 W. Wade St. (Hwy 26) 3 Blocks west of light in Trenton I _ -T -t ----------- LIG CHRIST COUNTY JOUR L - -I--- I lTTlkA"T- nA InI I -_ I i '\ C^ NIrl n n7,3 r 11MW MI-I LOOM g Mir 44 4 e PaeFu ICRS ONYJUNLTUSANVME 421 Master Gardeners dedicate a garden By Kathleen Lowyns Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMG), in cooperation with the University of Florida/IFAS Exten- sion and Levy County Board of County Commissioners dedicated their Florida-Friendly Discovery Garden with a fall-themed ribbon- cutting ceremony. Albert E. Fuller, Levy County Extension Director, Anthony Drew, Levy County Agricultural Agent, and Barbara Edmonds, Multi-County Master Gardener Service Coordina- tor, provided various views of the history and benefits of the Discov- ery Garden and Nature Coast Master Gardener program. In his twenty- five years at [Levy] Extension "this is the best demonstration garden he has seen...to educate people" stated Fuller. Applauding thier volunteer efforts, "Master Gardener volunteers fill a vital role as they reach far more people than Anthony Drew could hope to serve single-handedly." NC- MG's are active as far north as Stein- hatchee and Bell, east to Williston and Trenton, west to Cedar Key and Shired Island and south to Inglis and Yankeetown and most recently staffed a horticulture information booth dur- ing the two-day Yankeetown Sea- food Festival. As UF Ambassadors, NCMG's speak with civic groups and organizations, work one-on-one with homeowners as Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Yard Advisors, main- tain an online presence and work with 4-H and other youth. The Florida-Friendly Landscape Discovery Garden is designed, planted, and maintained by UF/IFAS NCMG serving Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties. The Discovery Gar- den is free and open to the public at the Levy County Extension Office. 625 North Hathaway Avenue, Alt 27, Bronson. In addition to the Garden, you can find a wealth of UF/IFAS publications, knowledgeable Exten- sion agents and Master Gardeners Left to right are Master Gardeners Sherry Harmon, Star Lara 2011 Volunteer of the Year, Danny Stevens, Chairman Levy County BOCC, Albert Fuller, County Extension Director, Marsha Drew, District 3 Commissioner, Dr. Eric Simonne, UF NE District Director, David Anthony Drew, Levy Agriculture Agent, Barbara Edmonds and La- mar Greene, Nature Coast Master Gardener. Photo by E. Sullivan. ready to assist your gardening efforts. Discover area residents enhancing their yards at the NCMG website at www.ncmgfl.org or visit the UF in- teractive yard tutorial at www.flori- dayards.org. Levy Extension will be hosting a Landscape Design program with Gail Hansen De Chapman. Meet- ing .Wednesday, December 7, 10 am-Noon at Levy County Extension Office, Bronson. Dr. De Chapman is a much sought-after speaker. An assistant professor, she teaches on Sustainable Landscape Design in the UF Environmental Horticulture De- partment. Dr. De Chapman will illus- trate form, texture and color and how these elements play into designing or enhancing homeowner landscapes. There is no-charge for the program. Pre-registration is required Space is limited. Call Barbara Edmonds, 352- 486-5131 or e-mail savemygarden@ gmail.com to pre-register. Senior Center News The Trenton Senior Center played host to over 90 seniors on Friday, No- vember 18, who enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The festivities started at 11 a.m. when the Philman Family Band played and recorded a new Christ- mas CD in which all the seniors who attended will be the stars. It was a perfect day as it was also the birth- day of Alene Philman, the mother of most of the band members. She was presented with a birthday cake and a rousing rendention of "Happy Birth- day." Alene was accompanied by her husband of 71 years, Amos Philman, Sr., the oldest veteran in Gilchrist County. After many door prizes and every- one sitting around with a full stom- ach and thinking about going home, Norm Conti made a special plea for the many children who are in the care of Guardian Ad Litem. The crowd was more than willing to help these children irom better Christn was collected chase Wal-Ma children Will actly what the President Recorded Marriag Gilchrist Coun Eugene Tracy Crook, 11/23/1947, and Diana Mary Kopp, 3/27/1954, both of Bell, were married on 11/11/2011 in Trenton by Mrs. Cyn- thia A. Chadwick, notary public. William Alan Gesling, 5/19/1989, and Allison Jeanette Bil, 5/20/1988, both of Gilchrist County, were mar- ried on 11/13/2011 in Fort White by Carole Strickland, notary public. Craig Orrin Roth, 8/26/1973, and Nicole Rae Mcllvaine, 11/28/1974, both of Gillette, Wyoming, were married on 11/11/2011 in Jackson- Gilchrist County Marriage Applications Jeffrey Alan Zeidler, 4/9/1959, and Marie Patricia Sanford, 8/27/1956, both of Femdale, Pennsylvania. John-Paul Shelley, 11/24/1985, and Julie Ann Vega, 3/28/1983, both of Trenton. b TheGilchrist County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. This includes the Main Facility in Bell, the SE Center, the NE Center and all mobile trucks. The mobile truck at Rock Bluff will be scheduled for the day before the holiday (Wednesday, November 23) and the City of Trenton Mobile Truck will not be rescheduled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 463-3185. Please have a safe and Happy Holiday. STAND FOR AMERICA Rally for freedom! November 27, 2011 4:00 p.m. County Courthouse, Cross City, Florida The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Dixie County, demanding the removal of the Ten Commandments monument at the courthouse, a monument placed by a private citizen according to the Open Forum guidelines crafted by the Dixie County commissioners. In the first ruling the judge ordered the monument removed. That ruling is being appealed. You can help in this fight! Come to the Rally Nov. 27th! The purpose of this rally is to inform freedom-loving Americans why this fight is so important. It is being sponsored by Dixie County citizens in order to sound the alarm that our rights and freedoms are being taken away by unelected judicial activists intent on forcing their vision of America on the rest of us. This rally is also a fundraiser to fight the ACLU in court. Liberty Counsel is defending the County. Liberty Counsel, a non-profit public interest law firm, provides legal services free of charge. Liberty Counsel has a track record of defeating the ACLU the vast majority of the time over the course of many years. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Opening prayer: Pastor Mike Brown, First Baptist Church, Cross City Presentation of the colors .Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Special Music: Dixie County interdenominational choir Speaker: Joe Anderson, the private citizen who placed the monument Speaker: KrisAnne Hall, Constitutional attorney, former state prosecutor, historian Speaker Frank Lay, retired principal, Pace High School, threatened with jail by the ACLU for praying Speaker: Harry Mihet, lead counsel, Liberty Counsel, the attorney arguing this case against the ACLU Offering, special music Closing prayer STAND FOR AMERICA! I ville Beach b' Williams III. Wylie John Terry Ann S of Good Ho 11/11/11 in Ve son, notary pu Wellington 6/24/1971, an dana, 4/2/1978 married on 11 Mrs. Cynthia public. CC( Rick Bender speaks to students about use of tobacco products. Message delivered to middle and high school students on use of tobacco products i broKen homes nave a By Thomas J. Harrington, nas. The $135.00 that Quit Doo Research and Education I will be used to pur- Foundation art gift cards so that the Rick Bender visited Bell High be able to shop for ex- School on Friday to explain to the y need. youth that tobacco use can be hazard- Norm Conti ous and often fatal to one's health. SREC Advisory Group He's the well-known youth tobacco __ ___. prevention advocate that travels the country educating youth about the es Int dangers of tobacco use. At the age of about 12 he started using spit tobacco ty because of peer pressure to smoke t cigarettes and decided it would be a y Reverend Robert C. better alternative. By the time Bend- er was 26 he had acquired an unusual Stokes, 6/7/1956, and white sore on the side of his tongue Still, 6/30/1959, both that soon was determined to be a very pe, were married on aggressive cancer. Doctors didn't re- enice by Teddy F. Wat- alize how much the tumor had spread iblic. until they began surgery that lasted Huaman Chavez, 12 and a half hours. He ultimately id Gianina Rocio Al- had to go through four surgeries, op- 8, both of Trenton, were erations that cost him a third of his /17/2011 in Trenton by tongue, half of his jaw, and lymph A. Chadwick, notary glands that diminished the ability to use his right arm which he had used as a minor league baseball player for the California Angels. Rick Bender's story and message is Sfor young and old alike. Cancer plays S^ no favorites when it comes to age and Happy Birthday wishes to Art Brown, Sr., Bradley Slaughter, Marty Adkins, and Cloe Simpson on No- vember 24, 2011; Connie Davis, Loretta Sandy, Cecil Craft, Quade Kincaid on November 25; Clifton Wayne Dasher, Justin Jones, Saman- tha Roth, Lucile "Kitty" Dampson on November 26; Kim Imler, Helen Toombs, Neil Pollack on Novem- ber 27; Joe Shope, Ronnie Wilder, Connie Burnes, Steven Henley, and Rebecca 'Trollinger on November 28; Martha Taylor, Michael Bell, and Paula Canova on November 29; Gwen Polk, Sylvia Hiers Emmons, Candice Suggs, and Karen Keeling on November 30. Happy Anniversary wishes to Shannon and Christine Smith on No- vember 24; Wayne and Flora Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Augusto, and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Breton on November. 26; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pruitt on No- vember 27; Reverend and Mrs. Lloyd Austin on November 28; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson on November 30. NOTICE for some it can strike at a younger age. Not, everyone who uses tobac- co will get cancer but 'they are 50 times more likely than someone who doesn't. Spit tobacco contains 28 known carcinogens or cancer-caus- ing agents in one can of product. In addition it can have about 3-4 times the 'amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Nicotine happens to be the #1 killer in tobacco products as it causes heart attack, heart disease, and strokes. Many times people as; sociate only cancer and lung disease with tobacco use but the actual big- gest killer is how nicotine affects the heart. Bender visited Gilchrist County on Friday to share his story with 7th graders at both Bell and Trentoni Middle Schools. He spent the rest of his time meeting others in the com- munity as well as being the special guest for the Family Fun Fall Fes- tival that evening. Every year th4 Great American Smoke Out occurs in November and is a time to encour. age tobacco users to try giving up the habit for the day. For more information about Rick Bender's story please visit www.nos- nuff.com. DR-529 R. 12/09 Rule 12D-16.002 TAX IMPACT OF VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD FlorddaAdmtnlstrative Code Gilchrist County Tax Year 2 0 1 1 Members of the Board Honorable Tommy Langford Board of County Commissioners, District No. 4 Honorable Kenrick Thomas Board of County Commissioners, District No. 5 Honorable Robert Clemons School Board, District No. 2 Citizen Member Doug Crawford Business owner within the school district Citizen Member Lowell Chesborough Homestead property owner The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) meets each year to hear petitions and make decisions relating to property tax assessments, exemptions, classifications, and tax deferrals. I Summary of Year's Actions Number of Parcels Reduction in Shift In Type of Property Exemptions Assessments* Both County Taxable Value Taxes Granted Requested Reduced Requested Withdrawn Due to Board Actions Due to Board Actions or settled Residential 29 29 0 0 0 $ 0 $ 0.00 Commercial 0 0 0 3 1 $ 0 $ 0.00 Industrial and Industrialand 0 0 0 1 1 $ 0 $ 0.00 miscellaneous Agricultural or 4 4 0 0 0 $ 0 $ 0.00 classified use High-water recharge 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 $ 0.00 Historic commercial 0 0 0 0 $ 0$ 0.00 or nonprofit _ Business machinery 0 0 0 1 1 $ 0 $ 0.00 and equipment Vacant lots and 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0.00 acreage TOTALS 33 33 0 5 3 $ 0 $ 0.00 All values should be county taxable values. School and other taxing authority values may differ. *Include transfer of assessment difference (portability) requests. If you have a question about these actions, contact the Chair or the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board. Chair's name Tommy Langford Phone 352-463-4605 Clerk's name Joseph W. Gilliam Phone 352-463-3170 ext. "NEED A FENCE OF ANY KIND CALL DANNY ANYTIME." Barb Wire Woven Wire Chain Link Board Danny Hodge (352) 463-1832 -- Mobile (352) 493-5345 4110 S.W. 25th Street -- Bell, Florida REEmInA Q e"..lVI. RLumelne Complete Plumbing Services * Drain Cleaning Water Heater Repairs & Installation * New Construction Remodeling * Service Work Complete Line of Plumbing Fixtures *Sewer Repair Available State Certified #CFC057595 Fully Licensed & Insured 49-3801 Levy a Cilhils 49-00 I I20 6 "Tri-County's Premier Plumbing Contractors" R = I , GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 Page Four I -1 .1 r T LT T'rn AV NrTuctCNRADC D /A ITnR 1 1 Bell High School salutes Veterans AI lCO NDITIONING #%I I LIC, NO. RF0037944 ER0004960 RA0016184 PRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICE" SALES NSTALLATION ELECTRICAL" PLUMBING Water Heaters Well Pumps Ice Machines Commit "We Servic ercial Refrigeration AIll Makes and Models" 463-3060 The Bell High School JROTC students pose at the Veteran's Day program. Armed Forces. This annual program is not only a thank you to the Veterans for their hard work and sacrifices, but it also helps to educate the student body. With re-enactors, music, poems, and videos, those who help put on the program try their hardest to take the people watching back to Trenton United Methodist Church 203 NE 2nd Street Trenton, FL 32693 352-463-2877 Sunday school for all at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Dale Elzle, Pastor .b P pa r J : ( i T4e6'y a w4&4et, wiedt +4ta K 1&AA 1 acel BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH "Committed to living and sharing the message of God's love." Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Prayer & Discipleship Wed. 7 p.m. Youth Praise & Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. Awana Program Wed. 6:30 p.m. 7070 S.W. CR-334A Trenton, FL 32693 Music Minister: Rick Reed Youth Director: Aaron Bachle 352-463-2028 bethelit@bellsouth.net www.backtobethel.org 9qI BAPTIST CHURCH LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOP Pine Grove Baptist Church 16655 N. W. CR-339 Trenton, Florida 32693 352-463-2151 www.pgbcfl.com Dr. Greg Douglas, Senior Pastor Pastor Rickey Whitley, Assoc. Pastor/Youth H Pastor Emanuel Harris, Education/Children LE Pastor Jared Douglas, Collegiate/Missions Sunday School ......................... ............. 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ..................................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..................................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Services: Prayer Meeting, Youth, College & Career .................... 7:00 p.m. ~ Nursery provided for all services - New Beginning Baptist Church P.O. Box 429/8130 SW 70th Street Trenton, FL 32693 (One Block Past Oner Sprrngs Resortl Bro. Christopher Ruggles Pastor rI ZJ~ Cell: 352-222-0896 cruggles80@nezero.coni Sunday School 10 am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening Worship 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm SFirst Baptist Church 118 NE 2nd St., Trenton, FL "Obedience Brings Blessings" Pastor Keith McConnell 352-463-2038 Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Zane Salyers J-ome of first Placeylcademy ji Christ-Centered College Preparatory School yilvMinistry of first Baptist Trenton www.myfbct.com the past with them, to help them see and understand the sacrifices that our Veterans and their families have endured to keep us free. After each program students, teachers, and all those who take the time to attend our program thank everyone that helped put it together. One teacher commented "Last night when Taps was beautifully played there was one person who was sobbing behind me. Not just sniffling (that was happening all around the auditorium) this person was sobbing. This program that the JROTC puts on is indeed for our entertainment; however, it really touches the community and most especially the Veterans and their families." For our cadets who put this program on each year it is truly done from the heart and is keeping with the JROTC motto; "Developing Young People to Become Better Citizens." Old Town Methodist Hosts Cookie Walk The Old Town United Methodist Women are having their annual Cookie Walk. It will take place on Saturday, December 3rd in the Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Cookie Walk consists of tables of homemade cook- ies ready for you to choose from. You purchase the size tin you wish to fill and pick from among the decorative and special cookies. Come join in the fun for a real treat. They also make a great gift. YOU ARE WELCOME AT PRISCILLA BAPTIST CHURCH (352) 463-1562 5509 S.W. County Road 232, Bell, Florida (Between Bell & Trenton 2.5 miles West of SR 129) Rev. Ron Black - Sunday School.........................10:00 AM SMorning Worship..................... 11:00AM Evening Worship..........................6:00 PM Wednesday Night Prayer/Youth...7:30 PM Be a part'f an exciting time of Worship and Bible Study. www.priscillaatbell.org WE WELCOME YOU TO UNION BAPTIST CHURCH (sso 6259 $.E. 75TH AVENUE NEWBERRY, FL 32669 SUNDAY SCHOOL .............................. 9:45 AM MORNING WORSHIP ................................... 11 AM EVENINGG WORSHIP .................................... 6 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICES: ADULT BIBLE STUDY, CHILDREN, & YOUTH .. 6:30 PM PASTOR: TRAVIS MOODY MINISTER OF YOUTH: ROBBIE BEACH MUSIC DIRECTOR: CHARLES BROCK CHURCH PHONE: 352-472-3845 "WIN THE LOST AND TEACH THE SAVED TO SERVE" Well Child & Newborn Care School & Sports Physicals Chronic & Acute Care Communicable Disease Maternity Care By UF Dept. OB/GYN Senior & Veteran Lic # CFC051621 Discounts WOLFE PLUMBING, INC. Guaranteed Plumbing Service Drain Cleaning, Repairs, Leak Detection, New Construction 7-Day Service ..-. 352-463-2202 ir a- Kid's World Pre-School Learning Center, Inc. A private school for your child's early learning years. OPENINGS AVAILABLE ALL AGE GROUPS NAC Accredited Free VPK Pre-K Program Free Breakfast & Lunch Reduced Fees Available FCCPC Certified Teachers , CPR/First Aid Certified Ages 2-12 Stop by for a tour of our facility. 352-463-3555 Corner of Hwy. 129 & S.R. 47, Trenton (Across from Trenton High School) Owners/Directors Amy Wesley Woods Holly Wesley Bussard License #C03GI0006 A BURAU Family Planning School Health Services TB Testing Laboratory Procedures Flu Shots Page Five 7 By Cadet Captain Allie SMadlem, Public Affairs Officer On November 8, the Bell High School JROTC, Symphonic Band, and Bell Elementary School Chorus put on a Veteran's Day program for all the men, women and their families who have and are still serving in our FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GILCHRIST COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Sunday Service Times Wednesday Nights 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Supper 5:30 p.m. 10:35 a.m. Worship Awana 6:20 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Discipleship Teen Discipleship 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Cross-Eyed Teen Ministry 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 6:30 p.m. Single Young Adult Ministries 6:30p.m. Flu Shots are available during regular office hours WIC Services (Baby Formula & Food Coupons) Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation & Treatment :em Ned ForreeServices: I A - . Medicaid, Medipass, Medicare, and most other major insurances. 119 N.E. 1st Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 463-3120 Office Hours Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Walk-Ins Welcome \_______ THURSDAY, NOVEMB , ISIT ," ALES & R [N.C I LIG CHRIST COUNTY JOUR L I BES 5th graders get a visit from meteorologist .. i j .* -e.I A' Submitted by Erin Sanders Bell Elementary School's fifth grade students, teachers and admin- istration welcomed Mr. Mike Potter, meteorologist from TV20 news, on Tuesday, November 15. Mr. Potter spoke with students about his career in meteorology as well as informa- tion pertaining to weather patterns and instruments used to support weather forecasts made at TV20 news. We would like to thank Mr. Mike Potter who made time to visit Sour students and Mrs. Norma Milton, who arranged the visit. The students were overjoyed and took away valu- able information as well as many au- tographs and pictures! Chamber Connection Submitted Gilchrist County Republican Ex- ecutive Committee meeting--Mon- day, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bell Community Center. Guest speaker is State Representative Eliza- beth Porter. Town of Bell Lighting and Christ- mas Parade--December 2 and 3. Santa's Eleventh Hour Gift Shoppe--Monday, December 5 at 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Bell Com- munity Center. Cash and carry gifts, orders guaranteed for Christmas, handmade items, top name brand companies represented, gift person- Salization available, refreshments, and door prizes. For more information call 463-2189 or 472-1515. Christmas on Main Street in downtown Trentoma.December 9. Bicycle Sponsors needed--for Christmas on Main Street. Send a check or bring a bicycle to the Gilchrist County Chamber of Com- merce before December 8. Call Kyle Stone at 463-3467 for more informa- tion. Stock the Gilchrist County Food Pantry--Bring a non-perishable food item to Christmas on Main Street. Drop boxes will be at the Trenton De- pot near the bicycle registration. Fanning Springs Festival of Lights and Boat Parade--December 10. Chamber Lighting Contest and Tree Judging--December 14. Spon- sor and decorate one of the 12 Christ- mas trees on the courthouse lawn. The theme is "What Gilchrist County means to me." Decorate with theme in mind. Winners will be awarded at the January 19 Annual Chamber Banquet. Call Kyle for more infor- mation at 453-3467. (Only 3 trees left to decorate). S.Gilchrist t County Journal SFAXX 4 t 463-7393 4 Ms. Megargel's Kindergarten r class celebrates Veteran's Day at TES Ms. Megargel's Kindergarten class celebrated Veteran's Day at TES. On front row are Serenity L., Zyler M., Avy L., Samantha C.; on second row are Paige P., Danny B., Tavin B., Dax B., Shyliah M., Aaron H., Madison S.; on third row are Jeffery M., Dillon S., Jalynn B., Ethan F., and Caden A. On back row are Ms. Angel and Ms., Megargel. - T-I-(OUITY .- - OMI Di SliW \0L ti SINS *New Designs .Additions/Remodels -Pole Barn Plans Energy Forms *Windloads 352-463-8857 Office 4--- 352-274-3006 Mobile --- RESOLVED BAD CREDIT? BANKRUPT? NEED A LOAN? WE OFFER LOANS UP TO 500,000 WE HELP YOU RE-ESTABLISH YOUR CREDIT WE ARE OPEN 24 HOURS 1-877-747-9402 November is National Hospice Month, and Haven wants to answer your questions about living wills. HAVING A LIVING WILL, ALSO KNOWN AS AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE, IS IMPORTANT. NOT ONLY DOES IT TELL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FAMILY YOUR WISHES, IT EASES THE BURDEN OF ANSWERING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS THAT SOMETIMES COME WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS. IT'S A GIFT TO YOUR LOVED ONES, LETTING THEM KNOW YOUR WISHES. Available through I laven I hospice, Five Wishes is a living will that's easy to use and understand. You choose who will make decisions if you're not able to, and how you want to be treated. All you have to do is check a box, circle a direction or write a few sentences. It's that easy. Your family will have peace of mind, and you'll know decisions made during end-of-life care are just what you wish. HAVEN H O S P I C E Tike a few moments to order your 'Oe copy ol' I;ive Vi ,Ihes today byvisiting HAVENHOSPICE.ORC or call 8oo0.lOSPICE Pictured are BES fifth grade students, Mr. Mike Potter, Mrs. Norma Milton, and Ms. Melody Madej. Photo by June Hutto. Mrs. Bachle's class at Literary Parade This is Mrs. Bachle's 3rd grade class at the TES Literary Parade. On back rozw are Mrs. Bachle, Claria, Kinsey, Zackery, Logan, C.J., Madison, Anna, and Lillian. On front row are Ariel, Devyn, Jacob, Johnathan, Hannah, Josh, Dalton, and Amber. THANK YOU BANDS AND SPONSORS for the success of our BENEFIT IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEX HUDSON Natalie Nicole Green w Little Bit More Steel Rodeo Band Drunk Uncles Charlie Crews Eddie Davis Ariel F. Machine Engraving Universe, Gainesville Cartridge World, Gainesville Haile Jewelry and Loan, Gainesville Chantilly Place-Day Spa, Bronson Fairy Tail Hair and Face Painting, Bronson Island Place Resort, Cedar Key Rick Weder and Rick Trenton Roadside Grill Dwight & Judy Fields, Bronson American Legion Post #236, Bronson Caf6 International, Helen Georgia Ayers Healthcare, Trenton Fun Times Party Palace, Trenton Sweet Little Something's, Trenton Alan Fishman Santa Fe Bar, High Springs Trenton Police Department Trenton Fire Department Staff, Family and Friends of Eagle Medical Services, Inc THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL PaoeP Six \ t t1 u I I I at n I,'-,, b ' r t t , ,", l'X l*, ,,v h l rd~l l~w l~'tl [ t~ llO~~x~l~tt I v ltltl -O pwoC'mItco q, SMrs. Geneva Collins Beyer Mrs. Geneva Collins Beyer of Branford passed away November 6, 2011. She was born December 13, 927, to the late S.J. and Elizabeth Collins. SShe was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Beth McKin- ney. I Geneva leaves behind her husband Lester; her children, Amy Fletcher pnd husband Tommy of Obrien, Cher- yl Brantley and husband Al Ray of erry, Kim Suggs and his wife Carla, Kevin Suggs and his wife Sabrina of Branford; Stan McKinney (son-in- law) of Cross City; her sister, Glorine Sanders and husband Marvin of Bell; hine grandchildren, four great grand- children, and two great great grand- children; special niece and nephew, Christie Webster and Gary Sanders. Service was held at Living Springs Family Worship Center of Branford with burial in Sante Fe Cemetery. Mrs. Barbara Jean Herring Mrs. Barbara Jean Herring, 73, of Old.Town passed away Friday, No- vember 18, 2011, at her home after a long illness. : Mrs. Herring was born in Tampa on July 24, 1938, to James and Thelma Baker Knowles. She loved going to the beach, collecting lighthouses and ted birds and going fishing with her husband Tom. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. ' She was preceded in death by brother Charles Raymond Smith and sister Patricia Lamb. ' She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas J. Herring of Old Town; sons, Tim Herring and Jamie Herring, both of Old Town; daughter, lulie H. (David) Ridgeway of Old Town; brothers, Larry Smith of Bran- don, and Garry Smith of Tampa; six grandchildren and three great-grand- children. ; A visitation was held at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel On Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Bryan of- ficiating. Interment followed in Sum- merville Cemetery at New Prospect Baptist Church. Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral oome in Cross City. r Mr. William "Willie" Warren Watson Mr. William "Willie" Warren Wat- son, age 90, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011, at his residence in Chiefland. William was born on June 5, 1921, in Chiefland to Walter Vernon Watson and S.E. Stone Wat- son. He served in the U.S. Army dur- ing WWII. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a farmer all of his life and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lizzie Mae Jones Watson of Chiefland; his two daughters, Elise Watson of Idaho and Linda (George) Plew of Lutz; his three sons, Charles (Cheryl) Watson of Trenton, Phil- lip (Susan) Watson of Chiefland, and Stanley (Donna) Watson of Chiefland; a brother Ronald (Joyce) Watson of Trenton; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at. 11:00 a.m. at Pine Grove Bap- tist Church Cemetery with Dr. Greg Douglas, Pastor, officiating. Visita- tion was held on Wednesday, Novem- ber 16, 2011, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home. Arrangements under the care of Watson Funeral Home in Trenton. Mr. Phillip McKay "Pop" Williams, Sr. Mr. Phillip McKay Williams, Sr., 75, of Steinhatchee passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011, af- ter battling stomach cancer. Mr. Williams was a retired deputy with 27 years of service with the Marion County Sheriff's Department and a professional hypnotist. Mr. Williams enjoyed many hob- bies during his lifetime including coopering which is the making of wooden buckets, barrels, and all forms of storage containers. He also enjoyed fishing, being a technology "geek," and most of all, enjoying the simple life in Steinhatchee. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his first wife, Francis; his second wife, Madeline; his mother, Murele Charlton; and two of his daughters, Pam Roberson and Vickie Meyers. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Kathy) Williams of Alabama, Sandra (Larry) Jerald of Ocala; Dan- ny (Linda) Frye of Dunnellon, Sherry (Jim) Hillebrandt of California, Phil (Vanna) Williams, Jr. of Ocala, Billie (Archie) Mathison of Missouri, Mark Frye and Phillip (Nair) Frye of Mi- ami; 16 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. No funeral services will be held and in lieu of flowers, the family re- quests that donations be made to the Big Bend Hospice Foundation, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5428. Arrangements were placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Cross City. T'TTDT" t A/, X" ~IT' "1Q 1TInl 1 THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1 L aa / \ Wnktanc TOWN OF BELL BELL TOWN COUNCIL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bell Town Monthly Council Meeting will be at the Bell Community Center, 1180 J. Main Street, Bell, Florida, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA Thursday, December 1, 2011 6:00 p.m. Bell Community Center Town Council Meeting A. Call to order Invocation Flag B. Consent Items 1. Adoption of December 1, 2011 Agenda 2. Approval of November 3, 2011 Minutes 3. Approval of Expenditures for November 2011 4. Approval of Financial Statements for November 2011 C. Scheduled Reports and Citizen Request D. Other Agencies 1. Diane Rondolet- Code Enforcement Card of Thanks We would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, memories shared, cards, food, and flowers that were brought by on the day that we lost Lewis, October 17, 2011. We have appreciated it so much. The family of Lewis Lee SOCIAL SECURITY E. Business Reports, Request, Suggestions 1. David Lang, Jr. - Town Attorney 2. Thomas Brown Town Mayor 3. Dan Cavanah Town Manager 4. Michelle Rose -Town Clerk 5. Council President - Iris Roberts 6. Council Member - Kenny Bass 7. Council Member - Ray Sanders 8. Council Member - Larry Sutton 9. Council Member - Hugh Sanders F. Old Business 1. Final Reading Ordinance Number 2011-09 Town Official Salary Increases 2. Final Reading Ordinance Number 2011-10 Amending Ordinance 02-04 regarding Bid Requirements G. New Business H. Review of Future Agenda Items I. Unscheduled Citizen Request J. Adjourn PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a per- son decides to appeal any decision made by the council, with respect to any mat- ter 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 in- cludes the testimony and evidence upon * PROBATE 1, +65-1025 WILLS DIVORCE , which the appeal is based. Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accom- modations to participate in this proceed- ing should provide written notice to Dan Cavanah, Town of Bell Town Manager, 3240 West Railroad Lane, Bell, Florida 32619, telephone number 352-463-6288, at least 48 hours prior to said meeting. Posted: Town Hall Dan Cavanah Town Manager Published: November Pub. November 24, 2011b. CERTIFICATE TO ROLL I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Property Appraiser in and for Gilchrist County, Florida; as such I have satisfied myself that all property included or includable on the Real Property & Tangible Personal Property Assessment Roll for the aforesaid county is properly taxed as far as I have been able to ascertain; that the said roll was certified and delivered to me by the Value Adjustment Board on the 15th day of November, 2011; and that all required extensions on the above described roll to show the tax attributable to all taxable property included therein have made pursuant to law. I further certify that upon completion of this certificate and the attachment of same to the herein described Assessment Roll as a part thereof, that saidAssessment roll will be delivered to the Tax Collector of this county. In witness whereof, I have subscribed this certificate and caused the same to be attached and made a part of the above described Assessment roll this the 15th day of Noyember, 2011. Pub. November 24, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 21-2011-DR-356 Division DR MICHAEL ROBERT CHARLES ELLIOTT Petitioner SHELSEA SHEPELUK ELLIOTT Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: SHELSEA SHEPELUK ELLIOTT 7758 NE CR 340 HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643 YOU AR NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MICHAEL ELLIOTT, whose address is 7758 NE CR 340, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643 on or before December 22, 2011, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 112 South Main St., Trenton, FL 32693, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated 11-17-11 (SEAL) CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Kendra Cathey Deputy Clerk Pub: November 24, December 1, 8, and 15,2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEET- INGS OF THE NORTH FLORIDA BROADBAND AUTHORITY TRAN- SITION COMMITTEE and Regular Board Meetings TheNorth Florida BroadbandAuthority ("NFBA") announces meetings of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated November 18,2011 and entered in Case No. 21-201 1-CA-000014 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for GILCHRIST County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff and MARY K. SULLIVAN; JANA L. LESTER; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at SOUTH DOOR OF THE GILCHRIST COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00 a.m., on the 19th day of December, 2011, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LOT 13, HONEY BEE FARMS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN DOUBLE- WIDE MOBILE HOME, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A 1983 FLEETWOOD BARRINGTON, IDENTIFICATION NOS. FLFL2AD24335806 AND FLFL 2BD24335806, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE PROPERTY AND IS PART OF THE REAL ESTATE HEREIN CONVEYED. A/K/A 8530 SE 8TH STREET, NEWBERRY, FL 32669 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on November 18, 2011. Joe Gilliam Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) By: L.Ayers L B Development Corp. Residential & Commercial Building Over 30 years Building in North Florida Consulting Complete Building Framing, Etc. ~ No Job Too Small or Too Large ~ References Available In Tri-County Area CGC005480 Larry Lord BS-BCN Roger Lord Kevin Lord (904) 269-9268 Home (352) 463-6350 Home (352) 542-1772 Home (904) 509-9405 Mobile (352) 221-1375 Mobile (352) 222-3370 Mobile www. gilchristschools. schoolfusion. us CALENDAR OF EVENTS Gilchrist County Superintendent's Office 1-800-884-9131 Transportation Office 1-800-833-5702 BELL ELEMENTARY 11/23-11/25 11/23-11/25 11/28 4/5 pm 11/29 3:30/5 4/5 pm 6:30/8 11/23-25 11/23-27 11/25 11/28 11/29 ((TBIIS (a'Mayo (HI'I S (a)Mayo 'iger G(ym Tiger Gym Gainesville THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS/NO SCHOOL. MSG/MSB girls basketball game vs/Steinhatchee pm JVG/JVB girls basketball game vs/l.alayette MSG/MSB girls basketball game vs/Branlbrd pm VG/VB basketball game vs/Lalayette TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHIOOI . Thanksgiving Break TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/TRENTON IIIGII Thanksgiving I holidays Regional Football game at Monticello v. Jefferson C'outly JV BB131 v. Mayo VGB BB v. Mayo VB BB3 v. Mayo Senior Career Expo at 131 IS JVB BB v. Hawthorne MSG BB at Oak Ilall MSB BB at Oak 1 Hall VG BB v. Hawthorne VB BB v. Ilawthorne I I AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER SIXTY (60) DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. DATED this IlIh day of November, 2011. JOSEPH W. GILLIAM Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: Sabra M. Lindsey Deputy Clerk Pub: November 24, December 1, 2011b. IdLg nS egal N ofaces Lindseu Lander - AttorneU - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS/NO SCHOOL BELL HIGH SCHOOL NFBA Transition Committee that all interested persons are invited to attend. The NFBA is a legal entity and public body created pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and an Interlocal Agreement among Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor, Union and Wakulla Counties and municipalities of Cedar Key, Cross City, Lake City, Live Oak, Monticello, Perry, White Springs and Worthington Springs, Florida. The NFBA will hold the following public meetings: NFBA Transition Committee 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the NFBA Project Office, 164 N.W. Madison Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. The NFBA Transition Committee will conduct general business of the Transition Committee. NFBA Board of Directors 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 30, December 7, 21, 28, 2011 and January 4 and 11, 2012 at the Suwannee River Water Management District, Suwannee Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060.- The NFBA Board of Directors meeting will be held to conduct general business of the NFBA. The following previously scheduled public meeting will remain the same: NFBA Board of Directors 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the NFBA with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding or have any questions please contact Faith Doyle, Clerk to the NFBA Board at (321) 246-0059 or (407) 629- 6900 at least two (2) business days prior to the date of the meeting. Pub. November 24, 2011 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 21-2011-CA-000014 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. MARY K. SULLIVAN, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Deputy Clerk Florida Default Law Group, PL. PO. Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 **See Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Ms. Jan Phillips Human Resources Manager Alachua County Family/Civil Courthouse 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410 Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-337-6237 Fax: 352-374-5238 Pub: November 24, December 1, 2011b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY CASE NO. 2010-CA-000101 BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. Henry Howe and Jessica R. Howe, Husband and Wife; Gilchrist County, Florida, d/b/a Gilchrist Credit Union Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 18. 2011, entered in Civil Case No. 2010- CA-000101 of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, wherein BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loan Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff and Henry Howe and Jessica R. Howe, Husband and Wife are defendantss, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE SOUTH PORTICO OF THE GILCHRIST COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT 112 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TRENTON, GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on December 19. 2011. the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 16, PINES ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 44, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (352) 491-4490 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification of the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. JOSEPH W. GILLIAM CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Gilchrist County, Florida (SEAL) L.Avers DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Submitted by: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SHAPIRO, FISHMAN, & GACHE, LLP 4630 Woodland Corporate Blvd. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 880-8888 (813) 880-8800 Pub: November 24, December 1, 2011b IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 21-2011-CA-0073 INVESTORS INQUIRY INCORPO- RATED, D/B/A INVESTORS INQUI- RY, INC. Plaintiff, vs. MARIA T. SMITH, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 1Sth day of November, 2011 in Case Number 21-2011-CA-0073 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Gilchrist County, Florida in which INVESTORS INQUIRY INCORPORATED, d/b/a INVESTORS INQUIRY, INC. is the Plaintiff, and MARIA T. SMITH is the Defendant; I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the South door of the Gilchrist County Courthouse in Trenton, Gilchrist County, Florida at 11:00 a.m. on the 29th day of December, 2011, the following described property set forth in the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Lot 27, Weirsdale, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 77 and 78 of the public records of Gilchrist County, Florida. IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING DINANCE NO. 92-05 TO INCREASE THE DEPOSITS REQUIRED FOR THE CONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR PUR- POSE, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed ordinance may be in- spected by the public at the office of the City clerk in Fanning Springs. All members of the.public are welcome to attend. Notice is further hereby given. pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that any person or persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this public hear- ing will need a record of the hearing and 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. DATED this 21st day of November, 2011, by SHEILA WATSON, Clerk of Fanning Springs, Florida. Pub. November 24. 2011 GILCH RIST CTNTY JOUC)RNA ( Page Seven IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 21-2011-CA-0071 WOODLAND HOLDINGS, INC., a Florida Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. BLAIR L. CORBETT and VERNA L. CORBETT, husband and wife, and ARK OF HOPE FOR CHILDREN, INC., a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on December 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the South door of the Gilchrist County Courthouse, Trenton, Gilchrist County, Florida, the property described as follows: EXHIBIT "A" A parcel of land situated in Sqction 15, Township 8 South, Range 16 East, Gilchrist County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southeast comer of said Section 15; thence run S 88037'20" W, along the South line of said Section 15, a distance of 2,642.96 feet to the Southwest corer of the East Half of said Section 15; thence run N 0029'04" W, along the West line of the East Half of said Section 15, a distance of 2,859.50 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel; thence continue N 0029'04" W, along the said West line, a distance of 616.98 feet; thence leaving said West line of the East Half of Section 15, run N 1640'02" W, a distance of 782.32 feet; thence run N 1933'58" W, a distance of 378.93 feet; thence run N 0613'04" W, a distance of 414.13 feet; thence run N 1259'16" W, a distance of 332.54 feet to the North line of said Section 15; thence run N 8840'10" E, a distance of 454.33 feet to the Northwest comer of the East Half of said Section 15; thence run N 8843'13" E, along the North line of the East Half of said Section 15, a distance of 1,327.86 feet; thence leaving the North line of the East Half of said Section 15, run S 00029'29" E, a distance of 2,059.97 feet; thence run S 8825'41" W, a distance of 616.21 feet; thence run S 0029'29" E, a distance of 393.14 feet; thence run S 8825'41" W, a distance of 712.05 feet to the Point of Beginning. SUBJECT TO, TOGETHER WITH and RESERVING UNTO GRANTOR, his successors and assigns a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities and drainage purposes over, under and across the following described property: Commence at the Southwest comer of the East Half of Section 15, Township 8 South, Range 16 East; thence run N 00o29'04" W, along the West line of the East Half of Section 15, a distance of 21.50 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described easement; said point being on the North right-of-way line of a county maintained road; thence run S 8825'41 ~ along said maintiined right-df-way, a dtfftgSfE'bf I3Y0'iM :- thence run N 0029'04" pa'ifeYioth the West line of the East Half of said Section 15, a distance of 2,878.61 feet; thence run N 89o30'56" E, a distance of 32.00 feet to the said West line of the East Half of said Section 15; thence run S 00029'04" E, along said West line, a distance of 2,878.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. DATED this 28th day of October. 2011. JOSEPH W. GILLIAM Clerk of the Courts By: L. Avers Deputy Clerk Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner, as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. Pub: November 24, December 1, 2011b. PUBLIC MEETING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Please take notice that the Three Riv- ers Regional Library Board will hold a Board Meeting on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the Dixie County Pub- lic Library in Cross City, Florida. All interested persons are invited to at- tend and be heard. Please be advised, that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearing, that person will need a record of the proceed- ings, and that, for such purpose, he/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. "Person with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact (352) 498-1200 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771." Pub. November 24. 2011 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Fanning Springs, Florida will hold a public hearing on the passage of the proposed Ordinance which amends Ordinance No. 92-05 to increase depos- its required for the connection of water service, the public hearing shall be held at City Hall in Fanning Springs, Florida. at the regular board meetings on Dec. 6, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. The title of the pro- posed ordinance is: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OR- GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL P^-^, Ti. l+ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 [- Thank You! THANK YOU: To the lady that picked up our check for the veterans that I was having lunch with on Veterans Day at Deke's Steakhouse. I tp. 1-24 Lost & Found FOUND PUPPY: Tan with bl On NE 2nd Court. Call 463-66( I FHay For Sale HAY FOR SALE: Large rolls, high fertilized, net wrapped, weed free. Coast Bermuda $45/roll. Pensacola Bahia $3: roll. Call 352-949-0222. ' CLASSIFIED al CLAssIFIED AS $5.50 MINIMUM FOR 20 WORDS. 10 CENTS EACH ADDITIONAL WORD. A 5/ tfnb,7-23 Firewood lack nose. SPLIT FIREWOOD: Fill your 1/2 ton 03. p/u, $85. Full cord. $85. 1/2 cord, $45. 1 tp, 11-24 Short stacks for campers and hunters, $12 each or 3 for $30. Call 407-209-7416. 3tp,ll-17-12-1 SWanted to Buy CASH PAID FOR JUNK CA and up. 352-771-6191. 4tb,1 GILCHRIST COUNTY CLING: Your local salvage Now paying $300 and up, pick complete junk cars and trucks. 2002. OLD TRACTORS: Rusted abandoned, broken, neglected. alive. Also, farm implements Call Sonny anytime, 352-226-1 GONE GREEN CORP: We metal, leave it up to the experts. 867-9391. Plants RS: $200 F- .or Sale 1-10-12-1 FURNITURE FOR SALE: Matching Love Seats (6 ft long each) w/pillow RECY- backs, 4 matching throw pillows, provider, medium sage green, all pillows brown, ed-up, for green, and tan. Made by Ashley Furniture 352-463- Co. Excellent condition. Valued at $800 for two. Selling for $200 for two. Dark tfnb,9-15 Green Pillow-Top Rocking Recliner, good condition, valued at $399 new. busted, Selling for $100. Please call 463-6517 ,dead or anytime. or parts. 2tp, 1-24-12-1 206. tfnb,9-29 TRUCK TOPPER: Fits long bed pick- up. High top, white fiberglass, locking buy scrap rear window, good condition. $350. 386- call 386- 454-7747. 4tp,l1-17-12-8 tfnb,6-2 SWEET POTATOES: $18/bushel. 221- 0518 or 352-535-5730. I 7tp,10-13-11-24 rn- Allen's Nursery camellias, fruit trees, and pecan trees. Sale items, Confederate rose and Cassia, $5.00 ea. Hours: Thurs- Fri. 10a-5p, Sat. 10a-3p, Hwy 55A, Old Town. 352-542-7284 or 352-356-0288. tfnb,11-10 (3 Free Estimates Licensed and Insured. Services JERRY WILKS FILL DIRT SER- VICE: Fill dirt, driveways, topsoil. demolition, limerock, land clearing. (352) 493-3137 (day) or (352) 463-6111 (night). Ned ignE? hughsconcrete (gymail.com COMPLETE Hugh's CONCRETE Hu h's and Concrete U Masonry Inc. MASONRY Hugh S. Keen Owner SERV Serving the Tri-County area for over 20 years. Phone:352-493-1094 Fax: 352-490-5329 5790 NW 135 Street Chiefland, FL 32626 Hunt's Pest Control, Inc. GET RID OF: Cockroaches Waterbugs German Roaches Ants and other Household Pests WE DO TERMITE INSPECTIONS Phone 493-1051 493-4772 "We send 'em packing!" Full Service Tree Care Licensed and Insured 352-221-0001 GREAT SERVICE! GREAT PRICE! Family Owned ITRORE REALTY INC. JEAN C. TROKE Licensed Real Estate Broker (352) 463-7075 (office) (352) 463-7302 FAX E-mail: trokerealty@aol.com WEBSITE: www.trokerealtyinc.com M ig F NEW LISTING-AFFORDABLE M/HOME ON TRACT IN NE TRENTON: 3BR/2BA: A well-kept 2001-yr. 24x48 Manulictured IIonie (pictured on the left), on a wooded corner tract at Pine Estates S/D neighbor- I hood. Has paved frontage & quick access to SR-26; also has large living area (see picture on the right), nice kitchen w/ eat-in nook area, spacious Main r BR/BA suite and lots more --has been priced to sell by Owners, so call/email today for full property details...$39,900 LOOKING FOR RENTAL PROPERTY (Home or Commercial)??? CALL OR EMAIL US AT OUR OFFICE TODAY, FOR DETAILS!! Serving the Tri-County Area Since 1983 "Professional Service With A Personal Touch" Jean Troke (cell #) Jean Troke (home #) Paul Troke (cell #) (352) 493-3539 (386) 935-3357 (352) 221-2999 r 730 E. Wade Street (SR-26) M S Trenton, Florida 32693 o'pIpDATTW SServices APPLIANCE REPAIR: All maker & dishwasher install certified techs. MC-VISA, 0651. MOWER & CHAINSAW Stihl, Husqvarna, Ayp, MurrE MTD, Briggs, Kohler, Robin, da. Blades for most mov Beauchamp Saw Sho 493-4904 DIXIE MONUMENTS OL FL: Toll Free 1-877-542-34 349N 7 miles north of Old Crabb Church NE 512 Aven church) 1/2 mile on right. ors, size & styles of marble to choose from in our inven puter specialist to assist you a lasting tribute to the life of one. Closed: Sunday & Mon Tuesday Friday, 8am-4pm 6 8am-12noon or call for flee appointment. TIM POWELL ELECTRIC stallations and repairs, license sured. State Cert. #EC1300: (352) 463-2155. Help Want HIGH LEVEL SALES P now available. Applicant mus enced in manufactured home s be self-motivated, reliable, and have ex- cellent work ethic. Bring your resumes to C&G Mobile Homes HWY 19. Chief- land. 352-490-7422. Itb,11-24 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION - FULL TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION: The Board of Directors of the Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast. serving Citrus/Di- xie/Gilchrist/Levy and Sumter Counties announces the following employment opportunity: Full Time (40 Hours) Client Services Administrative Assistant needed for the Chiefland office. Minimum quali- fication: Experience including strong computer and customer service skills. Must also have the ability to multi-task. be detail oriented, a self-starter, and work well with others. Please send resume to: Attn: Sheri Ellis sellis(itelc-naturecoast. org or fax information to 352-563-2402. by the end of business November 21, 2011. Cover page must include "Apply- ing for: Client Services Administrative Assistant." For EEO Employer Questions please call 352-563-9939. ext. 263. 4tb.I 1-17-12-8 FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM (224 Days-Tenure Track) Florida (Gatew (' olhge's Pihsical Therapist Assistant progratn is ('APTE accredited through 2020. The program is supported by experiencedA CCE full-time facul(v and adjunct fjacull. Teach courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Advise students. Conduct selection process of PTA program students. Review PTA courses in areas ofsyllabi, lesson plans, tests, course offerings and sequences. Monitor program and implement needed improvements. Assist faculty in developing, preparing and updating program materials. Maintain accreditation processes of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Keep informed of changes affecting programs as mandated by accrediting agency. Maintain accurate literature regarding program's admission requirements. Assist in the preparation of program budget. Maintain PTA Advisory Commiittee. Oversee semni-annual meetings. Assist in curriculum reviews. Maintain communication wilt health care agencies. Promote positive relationships. Conduct sltident follow up surveys. tIducational Experience Required: Master's degree, with at least one degree in the field of Physical 'Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant. Knowledge. Skills, Abilities Required: Licensure as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist assistant. Minimum 3 years experience in clinical practice; didactic and/or clinical teaching experience; experience in administra- tion, educational theory and methodology; experience in instructional design and methodology; experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment. Desirable Qualifications: Community College teaching experience. )DP' preferred. Salary: Based on degree and experience. Application deadline: Open until tilled Persons interested should provide College application, vita, and photocopies ofltranscripts. All foreign transcripts mulst be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Position details ad applications available oil web at: ww\vw. gc.edu I lnlian Resources Florida Gatcway College 149 S.IE. College Place Ilake City. FL 32025-2007 Phone 1(380) 75-I-13141 Fax (386) 754-4814 E-Mail: lumaiinril'fgc.edu F(GC( is accredited by the Commission oil Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/IA/IEU College in education and Employmlent Hel Wanted brands, ice GILCHRIST COUNTY SCHOOLS nation. EPA Anticipated Reading Instructor-Tren- 352-949- ton High. Qualifications: Bachelor's de- gree or higher from an accredited insti- tfnb,12-18 tution and hold a valid Florida teaching certificate, or eligible for a Florida teach- PARTS ing certificate. Certification with Reading ay, Sears, endorsement or Reading subject area is and Hon- required. wers. Temporary Reading Instructor (97 day ip position) Trenton High. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher from an ac- tfn, 1-03 credited institution and hold a valid Flor- ida teaching certificate, or eligible for a D TOWN, Florida teaching certificate. Certification 132. Hwy- with Reading endorsement or Reading Town. Mc- subject area is required. ue (behind Paraprofessional Bell Elementary. Many col- Qualifications: High School Diploma or & granite Equivalent required. Must have one of the tory. Con- following Associate's Degree or higher; in creating 60 College level credits; or Passing Score your loved on Paraprofessional Exam. day. Open: Apply online at: http://www.gilchrist- & Saturday schools.org/Employment/jobs.html after hours All applications will be screened. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applica- tfnb,6-28 tions will be accepted until positions are filled unless otherwise indicated. EEO/ : New in- DFWP. ed and in- tfib,11-24 2453. Call tfnbl,1-25 For Rent J 3 BR/2 BA DW MOBILE HOME: Fenced 2-acres, Trenton area, $600/ month, first, last, $600 security deposit. 'OSITION References required, no inside pets. 352- t be experi- 472-3201. sales. Must Itb.11-24 3 BR/2 BA HOUSE IN BELL: Across from Akins BBQ. Fenced-in yard. pole barn, $850/month includes electricity and water. No pets, no smoking. First and se- curity required. Call 352-215-5694. tfinb9-15 TRENTON PHASE I APARTMENTS: 2 & 3 BR APTS AVAILABLE. 718 NE 7th Place #905, Trenton, FL 32693. Call 352-463-7106, TDD/TTY 711. This in- stitution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. tfnb,6-9 TRENTON PHASE II APART- MENTS: Rental assistance may be avail- able 1. 2 & 3 BR HC/non HC accessible apartments. 718 NE 7th Place #905. Tren- ton. FL 32693. Call 352-463-7106. TDD/ TTY 711. This institution is an equal op- portunity provider, and employer. tfnb.6-9 ORhinestone flip flops $15.00 off Justin Boots gift with purchase (see store for details) Page EIg tL Dr. Richard W. Wagner BOARD CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIST 218 N. MAIN STREET (U.S. 19) CHIEFLAND, FL 32626 , I - S 352-493-4448 NOW--E Dr. Wagner Accepting Medicaid Katie Hodge OPTOMETRIST OFFICE MANAGER Same or Next-Day Appointments Available Blue Cross & Blue Shield/PPC and Medicare Provider NEW & PREVIOUS PATIENTS WELCOME Forever Flowers & Gifts "Your Full Service Florist" 721 East Wade Street Trenton, Florida 32693 >www.flowerstrenton.com - 352-463-9176 or Toll Free 1-866-261-7986 Sl s a Hours: S [7-] i= I M-F 9am 5pm Teleflora Sat. 9am- 12pm Laura Teague / Charlotte Pedersen Owners I Si ADDITIONAL 15% OFF ON ORANGE TAGGED CLEARANCE ITEMS CHIEFLAND FARM SUPPLY - 352-493-4294 215 East Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, Florida Sl Regular Store I ours: AtGE Purina Dealer 7AM-6PM Mon-Sat Closed on Sundays. R. Edwards Construction Co. "Quality Homes at Fair Prices Since 1965" *New Construction *Remodels Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels *Additions Cabinets *Tile *Plumbing Electrical*Repairs Office: 352 463-6276 Mobile: 352 213-7766 Mobile: 352 274-3006 Mobile: 352 949-0946 *Building- RB0018197 Plumbing- RF0038160. Electrical- ER0009579 AFTER THANKSGIVING t SALE Nov. 25 & 26, 2011 A A - ~saas~ |I I Real Estate I WHY PAY RENT when you can own this 32x60 3 Bedroom 2 bath, with family room and corner fireplace? Only $359.00 per month W.A.C. Call 352-490-7422 or 877-373-2941. ltb,l11-24 GREAT STARTER HOME! 28x44 3Bed/2 Bath includes Del., setup, code steps, AC/Heat, Skirting, only $285.00 per month W.A.C. Call 352-490-7422 or 877-373-2941. Stb,11-24 HOME ONLY OR LAND/HOME PACKAGES. Stop paying rent and making your landlord rich!! Call C&G of Chiefland and become a homeowner at last! Call 352-490-7422 or 877-373- 2941. ltb,11-;4 JUST REC. 2003 JACOBSEN 16X72 (68 Box) 5BR/2BA, front kitchen, ce- ramic tile floors, excellent condition, Inc. Del, setup, rehook AC, Skirting only $27,995.00 call C&G of Chiefland at 352-490-7422 or 877-373-2941. Itb,11-24 16X80 2001 PEACH STATE 3BD/2BA Inc. Del, Setup, AC, Steps, Skirting for $18,900.00, Call 877-373-2941. Itb,11-24 2007 4 BR / 2 BA FLEETWOOD. Inc. Del, Setup, Skirting, Steps, AC, $39,900.00, Call 877-373-2941. -Reai Estate HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 3/2 All Electric w/add. Room & Bath. 1956 Seated sq / Workshop. $99,950 By ap- pointment only. 207 NE 4th Ave Trenton. Call 352-463-6916 or 352-283-3889. tfnb,ll 1-10 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Trenton, 1.75 acres, 5 BR/2.5 BA, CCB. $88,000. Call 352-221-0026 or 352-221-0007. 2tp,1 1-17-11-24 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Doublewide w/shed and carport, 3 BR/2 BA, $45,000. Call 352-221-0026 to see. tfnb, 10-20 NO MONEY DOWN! 5 & 10 ac tracts between Bell & Trenton. Owner/Broker. 352-221-5256. tfnb,9-2 FOR SALE Retail storefront property in downtown Trenton. Three buildings on Main Street. Call 352-463-7135. Vinyl Letters Banners Real Estate Signs A* i- ---- ----------- I I'-i~ Page Nine HUKRSDAY, NOVEMBER 24,. II 1 i J '~l2011 GlHR - Dustin Brown and Robert r Langford bag their first deer Jason Beach kills 9-point This 9-point was killed by Jason Beach on 11/11/11 on private land in Gilchrist County while hunting with his son Wyatt Beach. EXPERIENCED RELIABLE Agn I CONFIDENTIAL FAST 24-7 H. "Alan" Lassiter, Agent Fabian Lamenta, Temp. Agent IN-HOUSE-FINANCING AVAIL. /Z rj in 0( M 00 (2 YX- Brakes Alignments Oil Changes Southern Tire & Brake 626 North Main Street Trenton 463-6050 Help clear the air in Gilchrist County! Dustin Brown and Robert Langford took their first deer while hunting on private property in Gilchrist County. Great job, guys! Wyatt Beach kills 8-point Me. --. .,. : K.~, Wy/att Beach killed this bruiser 8 point while hunting with his dad on 11/20/11 on private land in Gilchrist County. GET OUT OF JAIL... DAVID STONE BAIL BONDS IN m DIXIE LEVY GILCHRIST 9151 NE 80th Avenue & SURROUNDING AREA Bronson, Florida 32621 & SURR G 24 HOUR SERVICE 352-486-1971 John Strawder bags 3-Point John Strawder is shown with this 3-point white tail buck he took while hunting on private land with his uncle Bubba Burnham in Lafayette County on November 12, 2011. John is the son of Beth and Chuck Under of Newberry and the grandson of Louis and Lyndra Smith of Bell. American Legion Post 91 news Post 91 of the American Legion share. We will have a gift exchange wants to let all its members know that as in previous years. Bring a present several new officers were elected. not over $10 and have some fun. The We now have a new Commander, winner of the Savings Bond was Mr. a new Chaplain and a new Adjutant. Paul Davis; our congratulations to The December meeting will take him. We will take donations for the place on the 15th of December start- Gilchrist County Food Bank. We'll ing at 5:30 p.m. with the Christmas see you there. dinner: Turkey, Ham, Sweet Pota- FOR GOD and COUNTRY toes, Mashed Potatos, Veggies and Jesse L. Crews desserts. Please bring a dessert to Commander Join us for a meeting of The Tobacco-Free Partnership of Gilchrist County. The partnership will be discussing initiatives to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, and youth access to tobacco products. December 7, 2011 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 4-H Clubhouse 1107 N. Main St. Trenton, Florida 32693 (Former Senior Center) Please RSVP by December 5, 2011 via email at tharrington@quitdoc.com For more information, visit www.tfp-gilchrist.org. ''I MORE THAN TIRES rV^~o Tobacco PartnSerU ,- taSE ST COUNTY JOURNAL 11 II"kll A I XIf II U A 3U 11 1 1 -11 1 .- r L i. l." 2'OH Hff I jl" ,,,,,l ,o.1i\t 10,," 10, t' i .llU l l roPt v l th i0iliT W ,II (i l].l ll \ ]'1 ` t ii hS1h h i.. iii'`l'! .11 t' x ` '. 'h !1111 ihri 11t`" THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 rage ien Tigers breeze past Lafayette and into the Regional finals By John M Ayers The Trenton Tigers were at work again Friday night as they put to- gether an amazing offensive run- ning attack to defeat the Lafayette County Hornets 49-13 before a full house in Trenton. The Tiger fans began as the Tigers came out of the smoke filled tunnel to a stand- ing ovation as the undefeated host were again ready to notch another win on the road to the state cham- pionship. Tiger quarterback Stephen Smith set the stage on the Tigers' open- ing offensive drive as he capped a 75-yard drive with a 5-yard touch- down run. Cedric Stokes added the extra point kick for a 7-0 lead. The Hornets were reintroduced to the Tigers' defense on their first drive as the visitors failed to pickup a first down and punted the ball back to the Tigers. Stephen Smith set up the Tigers' offense on their 9-yard line with 5:28 remaining in the first quarter. Smith went off tackles for a 91-yard.race to the end zone. Stokes again kicked the extra point for a 14-0 lead. In the second peri- od Stokes busted through the Hor- nets' defense on a 26-yard touch- down run. The Hornets scored as the clock ran out in the first half on a Garrett Debose pass to Rodney Brown deep in the corer of the end zone. Negrete added the extra point kick as the Tigers took a 20-7 lead at intermission. The Tigers came out in the third period striving to avenge the Mayo score. Brandon Stone got things rolling on a 72-yard touchdown run. Smith added the 2-point conversion for a 28-7 lead. Cedric Stokes fol- lowed as he dashed 82 yards for a touchdown and the extra point kick to increase the Tigers' lead to 35-7. As the third period was coming to a close, Stone charged 44 yards for a Tiger score. Michael Smith kicked the extra point.to put this game fur- ther out of reach for the Hornets. In the final period Trenton's Ken- ny Deen ran 8 yards for a touch- down. Smith added the kick as the Tigers held a 49-7 lead. Lee Jones scored on a 6-yard run for Mayo to give the visitors a 49-13 mark. The Tigers rushed for over 500 yards as Brandon Stone had 11 car- ries for 163 yards. Cedric Stokes rushed for 154 yards on 11 carries, and Stephen Smith added 117 yards on 10 carries for the 11-0 Tigers. Trenton will now travel to Monti- cello Jefferson County Friday night to play the Tigers in the Region 3 fi- nals. This game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. The Trenton Quarterback Club will charter a tour bus to Monti- cello for the Friday evening game. Seats are available for $20 each by contacting Bill Deen at 222-7444. The bus will leave THS gym at 3:30 p.m. with a stop in Perry for dinner. Go Tigers! Paul D. Carlis to Alisun J. White, warranty deed, $88,500.00, on 11/14/2011. Harold Michael Edwards to Daniel L. Beyer and Dorte Reif, warranty deed, $30,000.00, on 11/14/2011. Terrapointe LLC to Elizabeth M. Kelly and Mark E. Kelly, spe- cial warranty deed, $63,000.00, on 11/14/2011. Thomas L. Brady and Joyce A. Brady to Ralph L. Blalock and Mildred Blalock, warranty deed, $11,000.00, Lot 143 Pines Estates, on 11/14/2011. Martha M. Jamerson to Terry Lisa Jamerson f/k/a Terry Lisa Jamerson Harrell, and Lee Ann Jamerson f/k/a Lee Ann Jamerson Healy, warranty BES students make turkeys Bell Elementary School student Scharma Hendrix is shown with her finished turkey. Scharma made the turkey while at Families Building Better Learners on Nov. 17 at BES. She displayed her project during the drawing for door prizes that the community graciously donated. McConnell wins county spelling bee Continued from page 1 ber, Jerilyn i Marley and Em- \ ily McConnell. Meredith incor- rectly spelled the word 'al- lergenic' fol- lowed by Jerilyn who incorrectly spelled the word 'potassium' and Emily who also incorrectly spelled her word, 'matrimony.' With only empty chairs left on the stage, Larry Rawlings called the final three contestants back up and gave each one a new word to spell. Meredith correctly spelled the word 'loathe.' Jerilyn incorrectly spelled the word 'siege' and Emily correctly spelled the word 'feign.' The final round ended after Mer- edith incorrectly spelled 'whimsical' and Emily correctly spelled her final two words. Emily McConnell will now repre- sent Gilchrist County at the regional spelling bee on February 11, 2012 in Tallahassee. Spelling bee participants are shown left to right: Aubrey Cook of Bell Elementary School, Emily McCon- nell of First Place Academy, Adam Smith of Trenton Middle School, Taylor Drawdy of Riverside Christian School, McKenzie Martin of Bell Middle School, Wyatt Rutgerson of Bell Elementary School, Garrett Caldwell of Bell Middle School, Dakota Horlocker of Trenton Middle School, Jerilyn Marley of First Place Academy, Rylie Butler of Trenton Middle School and Meredith Webber of Riverside Christian School. Shop local this Christmas...online I', = 0I" - '" ... -.. -"I m By Carrie A. Mizell Tired of buying generic gift cards, or toys, cheaply made and mass pro- duced in China? Try something new this Christmas season. Shop local! Support Gilchrist County residents by purchasing gifts made by local hands. For a small, rural community, Gil- christ County is overrun with talented people who can do everything from intricate woodwork and hand-sewn quilts to comic book characters and tutu skirts. This week the Gilchrist County Journal begins a series of articles that will run throughout the month of December showcasing talented resi- dents. This week we would like to intro- duce Stephen Thornton of Trenton and Amanda Martin of Bell. Stephen is a talented artist who deed, $10.00, on 11/14/2011. Michael Adams and Beatrice E. Adams to Billy J. Hock and Jennifer E. Hock, warranty deed, $193,000.00, on 11/14/2011. Michael B. Reeves to William M. Macomber and Cheryl Macomb- er, warranty deed, $10,000.00, on 11/14/2011. Marty O. Bruce to Marshall O. Bruce, quit claim deed, $10.00, on 11/15/2011. Nicholas L. Gill to Nicholas L. Gill Trustee and Nicholas L. Gill Revo- cable Trust; warranty deed between individual and trust, $10.00, Lot 138 Riverwalk of Fanning Springs Phase 2, on 11/15/2011. Betty J. Bailey to Patti Joslin, quit claim deed, $10.00, on 11/15/2011. W. L. Jamerson a/k/a William L. Jamerson to Daniel Keith Reb- man, warranty deed, $10.00, on. 11/16/2011. Isabelita Morales Perez to Car- melo Esquilin Esquilin, Vilma Edith Esquilin Esquilin, Elizabeth Esquilin Esquilin, and Juan Angel Esquilin Esquilin, statutory warranty deed,. $10.00, on 11/16/2011. Carmelo Esquilin Esquilin and Elizabeth Esquilin Esquilin to Vilma Edith Esquilin Esquilin, statutory war- ranty deed, $10.00, on 11/16/2011. Nathan G. McDougal to Jessie L. White and Irwin J. White, warranty deed, $10.00, on 11/16/2011. Richard A. Frye, Jr. Tavia L. Frye, and Florida River Ratz, LLC to Rich- ard A. Frye, Jr., general warranty deed, $10.00, on 11/17/2011. Jennifer Godwin and Donna M. Oday Estate to Carole Munn, war- ranty deed, $15,000.00, Campsites 3 and 4 Unit 1 Waccasassa Campsites, on 11/17/2011. Terry Lisa Jamerson f/k/a Terry Lisa Harrell, and Lee Ann Jamerson f/k/a Lee Ann Jamerson Healy to William Garner Jamerson, warranty deed, $10.00, on 11/17/2011. ................... ....... ... ................. FREE UV LIGHT & 5" FILTER WITH THE PURCHASE OF A 15 SEER CARRIER HEAT PUMP SEER CARRIER HEAT PUMP STARTING AT $4,380 Sk See dealer for complete details. Some restrictions apply. -OO-54E-1IO2BB Expires 12/31/2011. i 41ii w iai-4.I 3 IIa4gI-4mgU 1-800-542-1028 135e1542-3008 (3521493-4888 P.O. Box 2180 Chiefland, FL 32644 www.allseasonschiefland.com License # CAC057426 Your Comfort is Our Concern I 'rlAIBLE) BLE draws everything from portraits and landscapes to personalized super hero characters. Amanda is a working mother who makes tutu skirts, hairbows, and hand painted gifts. Both Stephen and Amanda sell their products at an online market- place known as Etsy, or etsy.com According to the website, "Etsy is considered the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy cel- ebrates individual creativity in de- sign and craftsmanship by connect- ing unique people, stories and items. Etsy provides a marketplace for craft- ers, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies." If you don't have Internet capabili- ties, don't worry, we also have Ste- phen and Amanda's phone numbers for local contact. Stephen Thornton holds one of his favorite projects. Amanda Thomas offers several different tutu skirts to customers. Amanda Thomas "MissMandiLou's Moved from: Alabama to Bell two and a half years ago Day job: Scaffs Supermarket in Bell Passion: Making tutu skirts, hair bows, leg warmers and hand-painted gifts. Top seller: Ribbon tutu skirts. I have been selling a lot of Florida Ga- tor and Halloween skirts. I just start- ed making shirts to go with the tutu skirts I sell. Most time consuming: Hand painting shoes. Inspired by: My daughter Mal- lory Selling on Etsy: For the last two years. It's a great way for me to gen- erate a little extra spending money for extra things for my family. I also try to do at least one craft fair a year. Prices: From $4 for hair clips to $55 for the long tutu skirts. There is something for every budget. For more information: Call Amanda at (386) 935-0240 or e-mail missmandilous@gmail.com Do you know a local artisan? Call the Gilchrist County Journal at 463-7135 and let us know. ProSWOm2D00 INC. Professional Carpet Cleaning and Water Restoration Services 352-317-2688 Tommy Parrish 352-463-8097 (After Hours) Drosteam2000@bellsouth.net INSPECTION CLEANING AND RESTORATION Certified Firm Stephen Thornton ComicGenius Day job: Works for the Dept. of Agriculture in the Division of Plant Industry doing computer and CPR training along with videography. Passion: Creating and drawing su- per heroes, comic book characters, photomontage for weddings and an- niversaries, caricatures, stipple art- work, landscapes, portraits of peo- ple and animals and custom comic books. Loves: Doing all types of fun com- ic style art along with pen and ink il- lustrations. Inspired by: Mr. Delaney, my high school art teacher at Bronson High School. Selling on Etsy: Since May 2011. A lot of my work goes to customers in California. I also do a number of drawings for people I work with. I just completed comic book pages for a boy's birthday party. The birth- day boy was a super hero in his own comic book. Prices: Custom caricatures are $15., Portraits usually run around $100 and personalized comic books are $275. For more information: Call Ste- phen at (352) 231-4589. SIIIALIZINGIN Carpet &UpholsteIry ,4Hu Floo Restoraion Smiles Change Lives! Orthodontics for Adults and Children Dr. Bill Martin "Braces For Smiling Faces" :Fun Place for Kids ORT HODONT *Latest Technology *Flexible Payment Schedule *29 Years Experience F' 4t in TICS I Visit our wcbsitc a www.martiniorthodontics.com 410 N. 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