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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


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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
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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.
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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.


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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.

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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.


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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!"





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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
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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.


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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


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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!


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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.


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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
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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


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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


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Cell: 352-222-0896


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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


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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
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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
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BES 5th graders get a visit from meteorologist
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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).

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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.

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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,
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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.


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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1


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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

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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


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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.


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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


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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


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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011


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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.
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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.


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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.
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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.
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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.
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Licensed Real Estate Broker


(352) 463-7075 (office)
(352) 463-7302 FAX
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WEBSITE: www.trokerealtyinc.com


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(see picture on the right), nice kitchen
w/ eat-in nook area, spacious Main r
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r 730 E. Wade Street (SR-26)
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APPLIANCE REPAIR: All
maker & dishwasher install
certified techs. MC-VISA,
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MOWER & CHAINSAW
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MTD, Briggs, Kohler, Robin,
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ors, size & styles of marble
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a lasting tribute to the life of
one. Closed: Sunday & Mon
Tuesday Friday, 8am-4pm 6
8am-12noon or call for flee
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stallations and repairs, license
sured. State Cert. #EC1300:
(352) 463-2155.



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HIGH LEVEL SALES P
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enced in manufactured home s


be self-motivated, reliable, and have ex-
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to C&G Mobile Homes HWY 19. Chief-
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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.
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through 2020. The program is supported by
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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.
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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/
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month, first, last, $600 security deposit.
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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.
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TRENTON PHASE I APARTMENTS:
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7th Place #905, Trenton, FL 32693. Call
352-463-7106, TDD/TTY 711. This in-
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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.
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pointment only. 207 NE 4th Ave Trenton.
Call 352-463-6916 or 352-283-3889.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER: Trenton, 1.75
acres, 5 BR/2.5 BA, CCB. $88,000. Call
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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.
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Wyatt Beach kills 8-point


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Wy/att Beach killed this bruiser 8 point while hunting with his dad on
11/20/11 on private land in Gilchrist County.
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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)


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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.


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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.


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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


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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.


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