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FEATURES Arson Charges ......................2 Accident. 2 All Star Winner....................18 National Award Winner.....16 , To Command Squad.......20 Buddy Martin .........................9 Co. Comm. Minutes..........14 Dixie Pageant......................15 Head Start Celebration......11 SLetters To The Editor.............2 Top Cowhand Comp............9 Right ToThePoint................2 TI.c.. fthrh Alasenajjninei ffi / *WIf ,Pb 156ingq Te'vxrs & -4vent5 Sor Dixie County 4Cver'p IWeekI, 12itfiout Saif 5ince jury':c, 1.921. lot&. ...In The Suwannee River Valley at....CROSS CITY, FLORIDA , Old Town Couple Steinhatchee Boat Ramp Committee & Taylor Commissioners Select Taylor County Site For New Public' :Boat Ramp B% Terri Langford Staff Writer , The Dixie County and - Ti Glor County Commission, along with the Steinhatchee Boat Ramp Committee, held a public hearing 'last of o. Thursday, April 6th at the Stemnhatchee Community Center concerning the need for public access to the waters in the Steinhatchee and Jena communities. Earle Green of the Steinhatchee Boat Ramp Committee spoke to the Earle Green, chairperson Dixie and Taylor County Commissioners as well as the public about f the Steinhatchee Boat getting public access to area waters at a public hearing last week. amp Committee (SBRC) egan the meeting with a presentation of the findings of the SBRC, noting they had been working to ecure a site for the past 16 months, looking at locations on both sides of the Steinhatchee River. een noted that the waters of the Steinhatchee River and Gulf lifeblood of both communities and with the marinas leaving the area, access to the water has become limited. With development continuing in Steinhatchee and Jena, this problem will only become worse. "The pubic deserves access stated Green. "Steinhatchee and Jena are like one community and we must work together to solve this problem," he added. See "BOAT RAMP" page 5 ross City's City Park Receives Renovations & Additions S"T"ore lLangford -Staf W. e Last Friday, April 7th "ifficiak from Cross City held ,n; official "Grand Opening" ;-f :the park in order to show -off the renovations and a additions made to the park w..hich includes new picnic pavilions. youth basketball court. playground equipment, Testrooms,. walking/skating - trail and exercise stations. -A F6ur Nears ago the Cross .Ci Cit C t Council decided to .applk for a Florida " Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant. Gary Poore, City. Nlanager at the time, applied fcir the grant which was . p:aiproved in the amount .of 3200,000.00. This came with the great assistance of Rita Ventry-Community Assistant These young men and women are part of Anderson Elementary :Conultant with the FRDP Accelerated Readers Program and were guests at the Open House C ttfor the City Park. It didn't take much to ask them to climb the wall Kpbogram. The project was and pose for this picture. Thanks Liza Fowler, Lindsey Missildine, .,foken into three phases. Joshua Locklear, Cameron McFall, and Joshua Diaz! -Phase I, brought the addition ;f covered picnic pavilions and new playground equipment. In Phase II a youth basketball court, more playground equipment and an additional picnic pavilion was added. The final phase, Phase III, topped off the project with the addition of climbing equipment, exercise stations, restrooms, and security lighting. And it all looks great! See "CITY PARK" page 20 The driver of this 2000 Ford pickup received incapacitating injuries, while the couple that was hit with this . truck was fatally injured after they were ejected from their motorcycle. B Te it La,'i ,-. Stall It I iw Phillip and SidneN Goulooze of Old To%\n motorcycle slid on its side and ran off onto th.e \.ere fatally\ injured SundaN. April 9th as the\ nest shoulder. Phillip and Sidne\ Goulooze \%ere driving on SR 349 \'hen a pickup truck ran %ere both ejected at impact and became a stop sign and struck the couple as the\ passed airborne with Phillip hitting a utility pole and. According to a report filed b) the Florida Sidne\ a meter bo. Highad, Patrol's Trooper G. Ganus and The Gouloozes were pronounced dead at ihe Investigator Corporal L. Ward, Dewitt L. scene by a Dixie County EMS Paramedic. Stewart, 36 of Bell, Florida was traveling west Stewart received incapacitating injuries and vass iin NE 272nd (Purvis Ljnding Road) and failed flov\n by ShandsCair to Shands UF where he is to stop at the intersection of Purvis and SR 349 listed in critical condition. which .was Jearly marked with a stop sign and Stewart was not wearing his seatbelt and it flashing red light. was listed on the accident report that he had, Stelart's truck struck the Goulooze's 1998 consumed alcohol. It was also noted that the, Harle', motorcycle on the front left side causing Goulooze's were not wearing helmets. the truck to spin around and travel across SR 349 into the tree line on the west shoulder. The Charges are pending in the case. Sheriff's Narcotic Unit A arrests ........ Three By Terri Langford Staff Writer Once again the Dixie Left to right (front the top County Sheriff's Office has Anthony W'ashington, been actively working on Tekesta Robinson, and" getting those who use and lMichael lacrele. sale drugs off the streets. This week the Dixie County Sheriff's Narcotic Unit served three separate warrants that resulted in the arrest of two Old Town men and one Cross City woman. See "ARRESTS" continued page 5 Local Officials Recognize April As Child Abuse Prevention Month V ", . .' g . .,..: ... .. .: : Pictured left to right: (back row standing) Rev. Howard Grimmenga, Commissioners James Valentine; Alton Land, John Driggers, Buddy Lamb, and Marcus Hays, Judge Fred Koberlein, Mayor Tank Lee. C.hiej of Police Wesley Jones, and Dist. 3 Prevention Task Force Coordinator Karen Wolf; (kneeling) Cty CleriC Angie Bush, City Councilwoman Kay Harden and City Manger Mike Cassidy. By Terri Langford Staff Writer Last week City and County officials joined the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force in kicking off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with proclamations and the placing of the "Winds .of Change" pinwheel display on the Courthouse lawn. See "CHILD ABUSE" page S I// INSIDE *AWalk In The Garden....'....2 *Classified....................19 *Comics -10 *Facts & Trivia 10 *Legals 18- *Meetings & Events...:4 *Movies 1 Q: *Religion.............. .6.& 7 : *Right To The Point; *Sports 9r, *Tides' 1 -Wealher. ......10 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 2Bixit County Zbtatate PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS 174 NE 351 Hwy. P.O. Box 5030 Cross City, FL 32628-5030 Ph. (352) 498-3312 FAX (352) 498-0420 Letters to the Editor, PSA's, Ads editor@dcadvocate.net News news @ dcadvocate..net Bookkeeping/billing bookkeeping@dcadvocate.net $21.40 .............. Tri-County Area $27.82...........................Elsewhere Includes Tax Official Organ & Only Newspaper Published in Dixie County Sue Chewning..................Editor Terri Langford................Reporter Joyann Rogers...................Bookkeeper The Dixie County Advocate is owned by H & L Media, LLC of Dixie County. Deadline for news and announcements is 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Deadline for advertising and classified ads is 12:00 Noon on Tuesday. Classified ads are $5.00 for 20 words or less; 100 per each additional word. Classified ads are payable in advance. Please mail ad with check to the above address. Ads can also be paid with debit or credit cards. All material published herein is the property of the Dixie County Advocate. Reproduction by commercial interests or for resale or distribution, in whole or in part, is forbidden without the permission of the publisher. Letter to the Editor Policy: In order to provide an open forum Son issues and concerns to our readers, we publish (space permitting) every letter that we receive that is signed by the writer. Unsigned and "anonymous" letters that are inflammatory, slanderous, or libelous. Letters promoting a commercial enterprise are not published. The Advocate reserves the right to edit all submissions. Committed to Accuracy: Errors of Fact appearing in news columns will be corrected if the error substantially affects the information contained therein. Call, email or write the Editor to report Errors of Fact. Intemet:.New stories, along with selected pictures, legal ads, classified ads and obituaries are posted weekly to www.dcadvocate.net. THE DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE (USPS 158-760) is published weekly for $21.40 Tri-County Area & $27.82 Out of Tri-County Area, per year by the Dixie County Advocate, 174 NE 351 Hwy., Cross City, FI 32628. Periodical postage paid at Cross City, Florida. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to DIXIE COUNTYADVOCATE, P.O. Box 5030, Cross City, FL 32628. .I-i-z-z-i-z- -I-l-I-z-z-I-I-z--'I-r-I-l -z-- Judas Iscariot, Superstar? If I were to tell you that Adolf Hitler had written the onl authentic account of World War II, and that Churchill and th others who described that classic conflict were merely indulgin their own self-serving ends with their descriptions, you'd probably think I'd been growing some of that weird weed in my herb garden : And of course, you'd be right. (By the way, I don't even hav an herb garden, so don't bother checking me out.) The point is nobody in his/her right mind would believe that Hitler was the her o-: f World War II, while Roosevelt, Churchill, Eisenhowe MacArthur, Patton and the rest of our guys were just in it for fur profit and publicity. However, somebody has dug up an ancient manuscript, alleged to be "The Gospel of Judas Iscariot," Judas being a rather improb able candidate for authoring an accurate account of the life and times of Jesus Christ. For the benefit of you who didn't and/or don't pay attention ii Sunday school, who sleep in church, or don't even attend, Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus' 12 disciples and the group's treasurer. He was also the one who betrayed Christ to those plotting to kill Him. I've heard it said that Judas was a faithful Christian, but that he was predestinated (presumably by God) to betray Jesus, and therefore had no choice in the matter. Another theory holds tha Judas undertook the betrayal in hopes of forcing Jesus to assert His Messianic authority and put down the Roman occupation of Israe : right then and there. Frankly, I have serious problems with both o0 ' these views. Then we have the "Gospel of Judas," as described in a recent TV special on National Geographic channel. According to thi account, Jesus called Judas aside at the Last Supper and, trusting him as the only one of the 12 who really understood the situation instructed him to undertake the betrayal so as to fulfill Ol Testament prophecy. Incidentally, the four accredited Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luk and John, for the benefit of those raised on Sunday morning T' cartoons), indicate that Judas was motivated by Satan, with a little help from his own selfish interest, i.e., the 30 pieces of silver. It seems this controversial "Gospel of Judas" was discovered in a cave somewhere in Egypt, a rather unlikely resting place for Christian document. It was written in an ancient Egyptia language with which Judas would not likely have been familiar, s it must be assumed that it is a copy-which of course is not in itsel sufficient grounds to dismiss it. However, it is puzzling how Juda would have found an opportunity to complete his "gospel" in th short time between the Last Supper and his own suicide, even assuming that he had begun the work earlier. Thus, it would appear that Judas probably did not write thi "gospel" himself. (The TV special speculates that the four author of the recognized gospels were not those named, however this poin was essentially unsubstantiated.) So, if Judas didn't write it, who did? And if Judas was innocent of any intentional wrongdoing, why did Jesus say it would hav been better for Judas, had he never been born? (Matthew 26:24-25) The antiquity of this "Gospel of Judas" was established through carbon dating, which does not in any respect establish th authenticity of the item. Revisionist history is not exclusively phenomenon of the past half-century. The archeologists have don their job well, but their efforts have left us with no reason to question the accuracy of the Bible as we know it. If you see NEWS in the making call the... Dixie County Advocate 3- 52-498-3312 Juvenile Arrested On Arson Charges By Terri Langford Staff Writer On April 6th, 2006 the Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement arrested an Old Town juvenile on four counts of arson. The charges stemmed from a month-long fight of fires set in the Old Town area. According to a spokesman from the Division of Forestry, the fires began on March 5th and continued throughout the month. The 14-year-old not only set the woods on fire seven different times, but also burned down a double-wide mobile home and an adjoining single-wide being used for storage. An investigation into the fires led officials to the juvenile who was arrested and charged with the setting. the fires on the two structures and two of the fires started in the woods. The arresting officer, Carl Hodson was from the Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement based in Tallahassee. The juvenile was transferred to the Juvenile Justice Center in Gainesville. Local. Volunteer Fire Departments, State Fire Marshal's Office, Division of Forestry and the Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement all played important parts in this investigation. Three Injured In Single Car Accident By Terri Langford Staff Writer Robert Cotton, 18, of Hernando, Florida was charged with Careless Driving after loosing control of his 1997 Pontiac and hitting a tree, y injuring two of his three passengers.and himself. According to Florida g Highway Patrol Trooper G. y Ganus, Cotton was eastbound . on NE 755h Ave (Bush Lane) e approximately V1 mile off SR s, 349N in the First District when *o he hit a pothole causing him to r, loose control of his vehicle on n, the one-lane road. The car rotated a foot or two before hitting a tree head-on. Trooper Ganus noted that there was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. d Dixie County EMS treated one of the juvenile passengers n at the scene and transported s one other juvenile who e received a broken arm and leg; passenger Johnny Harden who e received non-incapacitating d injuries; and Cotton who broke his arm. The three were Airlifted out to area hospitals as S a precaution. l aBoth front seat drivers had f been wearing their seat belts. Bruschetta with Fresh s Tomatoes and Basil Recipe g d e le a a o if s e n is rs it it e e. a e o Italian food has a long his- tory in American cuisine. Ingredients: 1% lbs ripe juicy tomatoes 1 Loaf of Italian bread 1 Whole garlic clove minced Y c loosely packed fresh oregano or fresh basil To taste-salt and pepper (optional) c extra virgin olive oil Preheat oven to 375 de- grees. Slice Italian bread into slender slices. Spread olive oil on top of bread slices. Place bread slices in oven for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned. While bread is toasting, rinse and dry ripe tomatoes. Slice toma- toes and place in bowl. Add garlic, basil and olive oil to tomatoes and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Place bread slices equally apart on a large serving platter and spoon tomato mixture over each bread slice. Sprinkle additional basil over the top and serve. Letter To The Editor A recent article in the Letter to the Editor was a disturbing reality of how insensitive our society has become. I applaud the person who addressed the issues of mistreatment of animals. The animals of the Planet Earth, the fowl of the air, the. fish of the sea and everything that creeps upon the Earth we have been given dominion over to protect. The reality is most hunters love and care for their animals, but some are like the rest of the humans of the Planet they use and abuse them. The "Truth" that hurts is that there are more house or yard pets in most Animal pounds or Shelters than any other type of animal. But, the real problem is the way humans think with their brain and not their heart. Neither crime nor sin can be stopped completely so long as selfish disregard for the well being of humans and animals remain so dominant in our human thinking. It is important to realize that the mere existence of human or divine la%\ s does not guarantee observance. Effective rules of conduct, require commitment from all humans to respect, obey and support one another. If that caring is not there, their insensitivity will prevail. The problem is within our reach,, but until humans begin to care about each other's health and well-being, why should the health condition of an animal matter to anyone except our Creator. Divine or Civil Law abiding attitudes are "learned" not inherited at birth. A child who grows up in an environment of commitment to respecting and honoring the rights of others is much more likely to make such behavior a personal lifelong habit of caring. To do what's "Right" in the eyes of the Creator is to make everyone's life just a little bit better each day. Blessed My Grace H.P. Fuquay Letter To The Editor Concerning the Letter to the Editor printed in last week's Advocate. I can appreciate that everyone has a right to his/her own opinion. but to publicly slandering someone's character, whether they are in the public eye is morally wrong. As for County Commissioner Alton Land, he is one of the most genuine people who has held a position in office in the County and after 30 years serving the County he has always went out of his way to help the poor, the elderly and Dixie County's youth. He has answered phone calls when most would have ignored or let an answering machine answer the calls. He has served this community and I do not think people who are quick to condemn would want the job of our commissioners. I uphold and respect them! I personally would not wish to have the job of trying to please and help most everyone, and being called upon to please and do what I 1111 ~r ii I | | 1 2A Wt7 I by Art & Karen Wyckoff This month you will need to put on your scarf and hat due ti the spring winds. These winds combined with the warming temperatures are two factors that the successful gardener musd contend with. The past month of March did not offer up much rain, therefore, any new planting, seedlings, or transplanting that you were involved in need to be monitored for watei deficiencies. Just as the wind dries your clothes hanging on the line, it also effects'the transpiration rate on a plants' lea~ es. Along the same line, if you acquire a hanging basket or keep plant in a pot in a permanent decorative pot, it too will require a little more attention with windy weather. A couple of tips abour hanging plants: 1. If the basket feels unusually lightweight, i't may mean there is not much soil left in the basket or pot. Time t0: either split it up into a couple of baskets OR put it into a bigger. pot or basket and add some fresh food (soil). 2. Watering in. frequent small amounts is preferred over sporadic larger doses' for success. 3. Know your plants. Some species do not to b.j watered on top of the leaves as fungus may result and harm otr kill it. Water this type at the roots or level of the soil under th& fronds or leaves. This may be a good time to advise all new gardeners about the, general types of plants so they can make good decisions in their, selections in the future. Success breeds enthusiasm and enthusiasm leads to having fun. General plant types include' annuals, perennials, deciduous and evergreens. Annuals: these types of plants can produce lots of flo ers;, tend to be more sensitive to weather and water, therefore. requiring a little more care than others. These are the ones :hat' add colors to the painting of your.garden. It may surprise you 6t! kno%% that some will reseed and suddenly appear next season; eg:i marigolds, periwinkles Perennials: This type of plant or shrub has roots that sursi %. the winter frosts in the right zones. (our zone is 8-9) Some ofi these may look like they are D dead in February and March, buf you need to check the base of the trunks for the light green leaves appearing as signs of life. Some area favorites: heather, laniana,., plumbago, butterfly bush, butterfly milkweed, daylilies and blue: daze. Deciduous: these are the trees -and shrubs that cause you to rake their leaves at least once a year. Generally, this type is easy- to maintain and hardy. Give them some spring food and off they.: go! Evergreens: This group does just what the name implies they stay green all, year long. One caution when selecting an evergreen, check out its mature height before buying. Some species look similar to one another when they are young, but are; monsters; some of which attain 50-60 feet!. As of March 21st, spring has officially sprung. Flowers are blooming, blossoms are full of fragrance and it is a good time to7 observe some plants that you would enjoy in your own backyard.- Do your research about the required sunlight, size, and special maintenance required. Check out the website of Greenbeam.com. or ask a qualified plant specialist at a local nursery for advice' and ENJOY! ConrbutforsArt& Karen WIickoff A & KNursery. Hy 19. Cross Ci4 FL " everyone wants of you and the truth is you can't please everyone! Mr. Alton stands up for what he believes in and I would be sure that he would not begrudge anyone from making an honest living. -As for the bar in Old Town, the "Southern Nights." as you called it, a while back, I was in route with my child and grandchildren in the car and one of the "'Southern Nights" patrons Awho helps make the owner an honest li% ing pulled out' onto the highway causing my daughter to have to slam on brakes to keep from being run into by the patron. This person who helps make the owner an honest living, could have easily taken four lives that evening! Our county's youth have enough against them, coming from an area with not a lot to keep them entertained. I certainly would rather have my child down the road at one of the churches within 1000 feet of the bar, than to have them being hit by a car leaving the bar or by getting beverages from the bar. And as for as Mr. Lester Paulk who a year ago did work for me it was a disaster, my garden tub was not broken, but after the renovation- it is now. I explained that my garden tub .3.- was in perfect shape until they put in a new tub surround. Now the tub and surround hlas a crack, which they patched, but it looks awful. My vinytlis coming up close to the back door and I needed air vegts after the metal was put on my roof. Now my electric bill is awful. Mary Ann Flowers Letter To The Editor Compost & Mulch Site?., A compost and mulch site where you could shred trees and plant waste would be great for our city. The households on city garbage routes could be instructed to separate yard/tree debris for a pickup on another day. All city trimmings and mowing could also be shredded. :: The compost and mulch could be made available to the public for a nominal fee, per pick-up load .or less. This would encourage a cleaner community and lessen the landfills. Gladys Rollinson Call(352) 498-3312 Today!! 3ixie County bboc.ate BUGMASTER PEST CONTROL, I General Household Pest Control SAnts *Roaches ,Fleas *Ticks SMites -Rodents *Waterbugs eSpiders --. .^ & 4 o- 0 G. "- uessWhat?. MonthW I am an AUNT! JBi-Mon But not the kind my Daddy ovQuartei SAE? kills. 'JAnnual, -, Call him if you have ants! / A ,He's the BUGMASTER! **Certified For Termite Inspection -Fast & Free Estimates .^V Locally Owned & Operated by . SDwayne "Top" R Ifi A *\ i Page 2 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 p4.14 44' 44'~4a Q$$~(& 89672 7-Piece Livingroom 92" Sofa, 73" Loveseat, 3-Piece Table Group (Affordable 07CZ) and 2 Lamps (Elite 96TL) Club Chair $369.95, Ottoman $159.95, Chaise Lounge $479. $ 119 95 Reg. $1319.75 ,95 ~~.'. Great Value Great Service r. 4 '1,.'~ f4~ .4 *A.'4' - 4.4~4~ I' 'I') .44, 4'. 4. 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Certain' rules apply to the allocation of payments and Finance Charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your Badcock & more credit card. For limited time only. Call 1-888-367-4310 or review your cardholder agreement for information. Copyright 2006. W.S. Badcock Corp. Any item not stocked in a particular store may be ordered on request from our warehouses. Some prices and specifications are subject to change without notice and some product availabilities are limited due to manufacturer's inability to guarantee prices and quantities. We are not responsible for printer's errors. P??ices Effectiv through Apii 30. 2'306 . 1 .4 '" . Page .-. NO I-NTEREST 4. 4.4 ~ 14 -rum <-w;, DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Events For The Week Of: April 7th16th 2006 Medical, Donations & Volunteer * 55 Alive Volunteer Instructors Needed Previous experience is of': n6 consequence, training sessions provided. Call: 352- "'2'6-0753. * /2601 'Rx Program free bre1ithing medications and '-Nebulizers asthma, emphysema or COPD for qualified patients. Ca : 800-344-5764. * Florida Department of Elder Affairs Volunteers needed for the SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program. Comprehensive training provided with flexible hours: Call: 1-800-262-2243. * Hospice of North Central Florida To request information about volunteering 'opportunities, Call: Dana .Weinfurter 352-493-2333 * c YPoison Hotline a life-saving national hotline for poison emergency treatment and advice. Call: 800-"222-1222. * Stop Addiction Drug addiction can leave an individual -fehiarghelpless and out of control, especially if you are the family member or friend of an Addict. Narconon Arrowhead can help. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers ,nanon\\ide by calling 1-800- 46S-6933 or logging onto 4', _,opaddiction corn Don't ', .a.1 n until u'i too late Call Narconon no,.! '. Clubs & Oruani.kaions "An'other \\% a. Inc. Domestic ,A oi tence and Rape crisis center. \\e offer a 24hr. hotline, iergencN shelter, legal advocacy, Outreach services and children ,^r% ices assault and rape. All of our sert ices are fiec and confidential. - -" Remember Rape Is A -rsme .Alv. a\ s Rape Crisis ;- iilithne 1-S66-875-7983 iD~rite County Historical .tlcielt Sale of Dixie County .jfi-:t,'ical Material weekly each .ua'.. at the old-Old Town Sicl. corner of SR 55A and C. R 349) 'A Free Business Assistance - UN F Small Business *oDeelopment Center at the :Chamber of Commerce office in :Cro ss C i, Call M-W-F from 9- t12 at 498-5454 to set up an .appointment. Appointments are eer., Thursday between 1-4 -n. *'-:Florida Department Of :E:der Affairs Shine Program * _-,meets e\er, second Thursday :;.fir, 11 1 u~sum 12:00noon. * 'oll Free Rape & Sexual "-,ssault Hotline 1-866-875- ".''. 3 A trained staff member .il answer the hotline number ;;4 h.-urs,a day, 7 days a week. " United A.B.L.E. Association helps children & adults with disabilitiess, and their families ;improve their quality of life and tetrcei e necessary services. Call: :,77-446-2253. W Meetings & Events New Life Pregnancy & .Resource Center Will be Ire-opening on Monday January 9h for Clients. ;.'L-AlNON Family Group '-leetiris are held every 'Wednesday Evening @ 5:30pm ,jt the First Methodist Church , inChiefland. Call 490-6117. * 'D.A Au.iliary bingo every 'Aedne.dj., 11 a.m. and 'Saturdj., 6 p.m. at Veterans Rd. ) X\ Bldg. In Cross City. SDi\ie Amateur Radio Club - 3 I rd..nay of each month at 7 -;p m (: 11: 498-3306. *'Dilie County Chamber of *Commerce 2nd Thursday of -tjach month at 12 noon at the -21). ,e County Library. DiXie County Education -Foundation 2ndTuesday of each month at 12 noon. At n-AuIhor Bellot's Office for Dixie d^dljcjtionri Foundation,Inc. Call: - -I'S.1426 Suwannee River ] Host Easter Egg ] Suwannee River Moose Lodg Place in Fanning Springs will h children in the tri-county area on 3:00pm. Snacks, drinks and prize * Dixie County Historical Children must be accomp Society 3rd Monday of each community service event sponsor month at 6:30 p.m. Call: 498- 494. 3128. There is no cost to attend. F * Dixie County Woman's Club 352-463-2838. 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. * Dixie Horseman's Free Sponsorship T Association every 3rd Tuesday M at 7 p.m. at the Cypress Inn. "Extraordinary Ma * Forest Park Hill Community On Friday May 12th & Sati Center Has a Bingo every Church" of Cross City will be Monday Evening, Doors open at marriage. The cost will be $20 4:30 pm, games start at 6:30 pm. Assembly of God would like to Funds are to support the center couples. It does not matter what and charities, do not attend any church. at all. * Holy Cross Catholic Church With the divorce rate appro Bingo every Tuesday Evening professing Christians, this is a tin 6pm. U.S. 19. Doors open at 6 sponsored please simply call 49 p.m. Snacks available. Free number. Your call will be conf Coffee. your call, get enough information * Levy County Horse Club send both your registration and 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 Church, no strings attached. p.m. at the Olde Boarding House The intention of Calvary is a Restaurant in Trenton. simply be a blessing where-perm " Man-To-Man Prostate your marriage could depend on it Cancer Group meeting 3rd See you at the seminar! Dead Wednesday of each month from call today and be one of the twen 7- 8 p.m. Call: 1-888-295-6787 (Press 2) Ext. 114. * NA Meetings Each How To Start & I Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cross A workshop on "How To City Church of God on Kenneth sponsored by Florida Crown W St. in Cross City, FL. Call: 352- Suwannee Valley, will be held 4984362hamrock Masonic Lodge Dixie County Public Library, 11 2nd & 4th Thursday nights at 8 $10.00 which includes lunch and p.m. Thursday nights at Florida Forest Products, locate p.m. * Agape Christian Center-Aug Healthy Start of 11,2005 Habitat For Humanity @ 7:30pm. Aug 21-26 Camp Florida Board M Meeting with Kevin Daniels. Aug 27eh Youth Rally" Mind of Healthy Start of North Cent Christ Band" With Light Show. Directors Meeting Thursday, Ap * Sons of Confederate The meeting will be held Veterans Meeting 2nd Saturday County, Gainesville, FL. The p each month at 6:30 p.m. at Paynter at 352-313-6500, ex Shamrock Masonic Lodge. information. Note: PSA 's are published without cost at the discretion of the Advocate Summer Food Pr and provide brief summaries meetings and events of general public interest. It All Children 5 Da is the responsibility of the organization/entity to provide the Dixie District School Food Advocate, with accurate information Summer Food Service Program b and-timely changes. Information and serving five days a week, Mond. changes must be submitted in writing, serving July 3 & 4). either by fax or by e-mail. The Advocateth is not responsible for errors or changes The program is similar to the in submissions It provides nutritionally balance race, color, sex, disability, age, Shired Island vacation when school breakfasts children 18 years old and young Park To Close in school, are eligible for i discrimination during the meal se I yv 6 7 Summer feeing sites that are J to all children in the immediate Commissioner James enrolled in summer school. Valentine stated that the Shired The deadline for site-registri Island Park will be closed for interested in having a site in the weekend of May 6 & 7 to Fowler, Food Service Coordinato accommodate the handicapped Any person who believes h participants and sponsors of against in any USDA-related the Wheelin Sportsmen Event, immediately to: All others are asked to please USDA use the Horseshoe Beach Park Director, Office of Civil Righ that weekend. 1400 Independence Ave., S.V This is an annual fishing Washington, D.C. 20250-941 event that gives handicapped Or call (800) 795-3272 (voice an opportunity to enjoy the USDA is an equal opportunity. outdoors and Dixie's wonderful coast. Woodmen Rangers Monthly Meeting April 15th 2006 Woodmen of the World Rangers Lodge 841 will meet on April 15th, 2006. We will have a brief business meeting at 9:30 a.m., at lodge hall on Hwy. 26. Our schedule is to be at Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center at 10:00 a.m., where we will join Mrs. Helen Roberts and Hannah Gilliam in Fun With Crafts. We will also be meeting several of the patients. They love getting to meet young boys and girls. Not only are we responsible to one another but responsible to our communities as a whole. Being a Ranger is always, an opportunity to volunteer your services and work with an uplifting spirit in everything you do. Come and join us. Karen F. Turner, Youth Ranger Leader Questions: Call 463-2308 Attend The Church of Your Choice This Week NOW OPEN Dixie Fish Market insidee Little Red Store) Mlullet, Shrinump & All Yourr Seafood Needs! 1Aon. Sat. 6AM 6PM Call In Orders Accepted & ~e Gladly Accept Food Stamp Benefits Ph. (352) 498-7347 *Now Accepting EBT Cards Moose Lodge To Hunt April 15th ;e 325, located at 8231 NW 167th ost an Easter Egg Hunt/Party for Saturday, April 15th from 1:00 to es will be provided by the Lodge. anied by an adult. This is a )red by LOOM-325 and WOTM- or more information you can call 0: .rriage Seminar" irday May 13th the "First Baptist hosting a powerful seminar on 0.00 per couple. Calvary Temple offer sponsorship for up to twenty church you may attend, or if you aching almost 50% even among nely event. If you would like to be 8-3000 and leave your name and idential. Pastor Hurst will return n to fill out your registration, and d registration fee to First Baptist s it always has been and that is to fitted. Make the call, the health of t! line for registration is May 1st so ty sponsored couples. Build A Business! Start And Build A Business", Workforce Board and SCORE of on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the :00A,M. 1:30 P.M. The cost is d materials. Tickets are available d at US 19 arid CR351A. North Central meeting ral Florida will hold it's Board of ril 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.. at the United Way of Alachua public is invited. Please call Celia t. 118 if you need additional program Free To ays A Week Service will be sponsoring the beginning June 1, 2006, we will be ay through Friday, (we will not be National School Lunch Program. ;d meals to children regardless of or national origin during summer and lunches are not available. All er, both enrolled and non-enrolled free meals. There will 4e no service. e located at schools provide meals ate vicinity in addition to those ationi is May 12, 2006. If you are your area, please contact Linda r at 352-498-1295. ie or she has been discriminated activity should write or call its V. 0 e) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY) y provider and employer. Deadlines Articles & Display Ads Monday @ 5:00 pm Classified Ads Tuesday @ 12 Noon MEETINGS, REUNIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS /Valentine g B roduoe |0 Zippers, Blackeyes, Ford GREENS Hoods, Baby Green Lirmas, FROZEN GREENS r Pink-eyed Purple Hulls White $ Collards, Mustards, Acre, Speckled Butter Beans, Broccoli 2 bs. $3.50 Collards, Mustards, Green Beans, Butter Peas Breaded Okra 2 Lbs. Turnips $1.50 Shelled, Blanched $3.50 & Frozen Fresh Cut Okra Swamp $2.00 Lb. Cabbage S White/Yellow Sweet $7.00 Undressed Cream Corn 4 Lb. Bag s P/Bushel $9.00 $10.00 Dressed * Call (352) 498-2580e Old Town Elementarty school April 2000 Calencrax 4-06 PK Field Trip to Gainesville 4-07 OTES Spring Pageant 6 PM 4-09 Palm Sunday 4-11 School Board Meeting 6:00 PM 4-12 4'h Grade Field Trip-St. Augustine 4-14 2"d Grade Field Trip-Homosassa Springs March of Dimes Walk-A-Mania 4-16 Easter 4-17 through 4-21 PlaNIG BIrEAK CHOOf CIPOSED 4-24 Mid Nine Weeks Reports Home 4-25 PTO/SAC Meeting 7 PM 4-26 District Surplus Items Auction Ruth Rains Middle School 2006 April Calendar 4-06 Math/L.A. Achieve Test 4-07 4:00 pm Baseball/Softball @ Bronson 4-11 Report Cards Spring Pictures in Library 4:30 Baseball/Softball @ Starke 4-12 Spring Pictures in Library 4-13 Track Intramurals 4-14 FFA Mtg. During Club Day , 4-17 through 4-21 SPRING BREAK SCHOOL CLOSED 4-25 Earth Week Poster/Poetry Deadline SMAC BB/SB Tournament @ Chiefland 7:00 pm Middle School Band Concert 4-27 through 28h SMAC Baseball/Softball Tournament @ Chiefland Av .ndferson Elementary S SchooCA-ews APRIL 24 FRIDAY APRIL 28. are School Holidays . Correction: The 5th Grade Field Trip , will be may 4th. Breakfast By Steinhatchee AARP WHEN: April 22,2006 - WHERE: Steinhatchee Community Center on the River TIME: 6:30 to 11 am PRICE: $5.00 a breakfast The Steinhatchee AARP is having a breakfast-to raise money for Scholarships that are given out to area children every year. The breakfast will offer, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon,, sausage, homemade,syrup, eggs, coffee, and juice., Tickets can be purchased from any Steinhatchee AARP MembernoE. at the door. Come join us for a good breakfast and help the children of this; area. Registration Deadline Is May 5 For Next Nationwide ACT Test The next nationwide ACT test date for college-bound high, school students is Saturday, June 10, 2006. Students must register online or have their paper registrations postmarked by the end of,. the day May 5. Late registration postmark deadline is May 19 (an, additional $18 fee is required for late registration after May 5). The June test date is a popular one for juniors. Around two- thirds of test-takers in June have just completed the eleventh grade.; Many of them take the ACT, check their scores and then decide whether to re-test in the fall or winter of their senior year. By, looking at their scores during the summer, students can study to, boost academic weaknesses before taking the test again as seniors., ACT allows students to report only the scores that they want to colleges. Students can choose not to automatically report their; scores when they register for the test. The ACT includes an optional Writing Test. Most colleges do not require a writing score, so students should check the admissions requirements of colleges they're considering before registering for the ACT. The cost is $29 without and $43 with the Writing Test. Students can receive registration information from their high school guidance counselors or they can register online .at www.actstudent.org. The website also features test tips, practice tests, an online test prep program, and a database for students .to find out if a prospective college requires a writing score. ACT scores are accepted by virtually all colleges and universities in the nation, including all Ivy League schools. The ACT is an academic achievement exam that includes four tests; English, reading, math, and science. Students who opt to take the Writing Test will add 30 minutes to the normal 3-hour testing time. Page 4 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 "ARRESTS" Continued from front page Michael Iacvele of Old Town was arrested on three counts of Sale of Prescription Pain Pills, his bond was set at $75,000.00. Anthony Washington, also of Old Town, was arrested on one count of the Sale of Crack Cocaine. Washington's bond was also set at $75,000.00. The final warrant was served at the home of Teketa N. Robinson. Robinson was arrested on one count of the Sale of Crack Cocaine. Her bond was also set at $75,000.00. A Sheriff's Department spokesman noted that they stand by the "NO'TOLERANCE" rule and will continue to work on getting the drug situation in Dixie County under control. "BOAT RAMP" Continued from page 5 Meg Infirorati-Fleming provided a power point presentation on eight right-of-ways that could be developed if the commission chose to do so. There was The Landing, Central Ave., 14ff St., 13h St., 1st Ave. South, 2nd Ave South, Main St. and 4h St. Other larger ramps on the discussion table was the Reichel Property, Edwards Development, Dixie Mouth of the River, Dixie Ramp West of Bridge, and 4th St. West/Woods Long Range. The SBRC recommended the canal that is located on the east side of the old Woods Marina, which is on 2nd Ave, between 3rd and 4th Streets. This location is close to the mouth of the river and while there are some environmental issues with the dredging, the committee has been told those issues could be worked out. It will be a two phase project with the first phase for short term access, until permitting could be acquired for the second phase. Phase I would utilize an existing canal which would be dredged and a boat ramp put in with parking along 2nd Ave. and 4h St. Phase II would continue the canal across 2nd Ave. to the county owned land and springs behind 2nd Ave. and create a large bowl for holding boats while people put in and take out their boats. The Wood's Marina management team who are developing this area have promised to come on board with the project and help acquire land surrounding the boat ramp that could be used for additional parking. Phase I could be completed by June of 2007, while Phase II could take two to four years due to the permitting process. The Taylor County Commissioners agreed to support the project conceptually. Their concerns were cost, funding, getting state support, timeframe, spoil site and seawall. They repeated that they will not spend Taylor County monies in a Dixie County project. Commissioner Lamb stated that Dixie County had not asked Taylor for funding. Commissioner Valentine noted that Dixie County was still looking into continuing to work on an existing ramp located in Jena. While the ramp is a little more upriver, it is already established and being used now. The big problem is parking. The Dixie Commissioners are still working with an adjacent landowner in trying to acquire a 9-acre parcel which could be used for parking. The Taylor Commission asked if Dixie Commissioners would support their project through resolutions. Dixie Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Lamb added that Dixie County has proven time and time again that they support their neighbors in Steinhatchee through Interlocal agreements for fire and emergency services, etc. Green gave his final comments stating that both Commissions need to work together because the general public is latterly being "locked out" because of development. He noted that it was not going to be an easy task, "If it was easy, someone else would have already done it," stated Ta\ lor Commissioner Clay Betha. "CHILD ABUSE" Continued from front page The Prevention Task Force is1 part of the Child Abuse Prevention Project (CAPP), located at the University of Florida, College of Medicine which has served 16 of North Florida's counties since 1983. The goal of CAPP;is to help families nurture their children, physically, intellectually, and emotionally. In order to :succeed with their goal CAPP has set up two programs; a Nurturing Program which provides in-home parent education and the Pre\ention Task Force who's primary goal is to prevent child abuse and neglect, working with the community, sharing resources and information, increase public awareness, education and training and develop needed programs and recourses for families. Prevention Task Force members include parents, educators, child advocates, interested citizens, social service providers, clhrches and local government. "'Karen Wolf District 3 Prevention Task Force Coordinator, stated that she was overwhelmed with the response that they have hid from the County Commissioners, City Council, and local law enforcement in helping to support the "Winds of Change" project. A special "thank you" is extended to the Dixie County Rotary Club for'purchasing the pinwheels. On Thursday, April 6th a group of officials and volunteers met at the courthouse and placed a pinwheel on the lawn for every child that was reportedly abused last year. When you drive by, you will see that there are far too many pinwheels, 207! We as a community must take action and help our children; after all they ate our future. If you would like to learn more on how you can help or how you can get help, log onto http://capp.peds.ufl.edu or call (352) 334-1330. OOK N NOTES ", (NAPS)-An estimated 83 'percent ofAmericans say they want to write a book, but only -'a small percentage actually ,have the drive and discipline t; do it. A Web site called iUniverse offers "supported self-publishing," making it simple (and fast) to bring a if your child's g : are going do de DCLA is an alte provide educa small intimat teaching techno at--__ DCLA, 13Sn7 S-_J- (352) 542- w - D.C 1337 (352) 542- rjiivE; .I book to market. 'ITob learn more, visit www.iUniverse.com. "Improbable" (HarperTorch,. $7.99), the new science-driv- en thriller by Adam Fawer, weaves an action-packed, fast- paced plot with dynamic char- acters and straightforward explanations of historical and modern theories of mathe- matics, probability, quantum physics and psychology. It is available wherever books are sold. To learn more, visit www.improbablebook.com. Commissioners Get Update On Gasification Plant. By Terri Langford Staff Writer At the April 6th County Commission meeting, Commissioners and public were given an update on the gasification plant that is being developed by Dixie Waste Services LLC (DWS). The proposed 150 ton per day plant is currently at the state permitting level. Representative from Dixie Waste Services and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) were on hand to answer any questions that the Commissioners or public had as it was the first of two public hearings that is required by the FDEP for permitting. Several Commissioners asked about the air emissions and how the county can be informed of testing results. The plant will have a system that continuously reads air emissions. A log of those readings are sent to the FDEP who in turn will be sending the county a notice of any recorded levels that are not in compliance. Commissioner Lamb noted that a plant similar to the one to be built in Dixie County has been in operation in the state of Alaska and been very successful. "We all know how tough it is to get permitting for anything in Alaska, "so I'm sure that Dixie's gasification plant will meet Florida's standards," stated Commissioner Lamb. The proposed plant's Air Emissions Plans can be viewed at the Dixie County Public Library. In May the library will display the Site Plans for the gasification plant which will be built on property located behind the Dixie County Transfer Station. The next hearing will be held in 30 days at the May 4th Commission Meeting. The plant is scheduled to receive its final air construction permit on July 31, 2006. According to DWS the project will not only provide local jobs during its construction but it will also present job/career opportunities for the local labor force. Once in operation, the plant will save costs for disposal of waste and will be much better for the environment. Boyd Staff Holds Office Hours In Cross City A member of Congressman Allen Boyd's (D- North Florida) staff will be visiting Cross City so the people of Dixie County have the opportunity to personally discuss issues concerning them. Congressman Boyd's staff is trained to assist constituents with a variety of issues relating to various federal agencies. It is important to the Congressman that his staff is available for those who are not able to travel to either his Panama City or Tallahassee offices. Office Hours with Congressman Boyd's Staff Monday, April 1"7, 2006 10:00am-- 12:00pm County Commission' Board Room in the Courthouse Cross City The world's longest cov- ered bridge is in Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada,, measuring 1,282 feet. Years to buyi We can help you. Let one of our classified specialists help you create an ad that will drive your car away. Within minutes you can be on your way. to a new vehicle. Call(352) 498-3312 Today!!! pixie County Mbbocate vo~ UYLARNNGACADEM Grde -12 grades, interest and attitude about school wn hill, let us help you with our program -signed for your child's needs. ernative educational choice for parents. We ation in an individualized, family oriented. e learning environment. We use creative ques leading our students to be successful, I behaviors and to have good grades. chers/aids State and National test requirements rollments available throughout the year. . NE 82nd Ave., Old Town, Fl 32680 3306 Mon. Thurs.. 8a.m.- 4p.m. L [--R iJ I' County & City Offices To Be Closed Friday April 14th Offices in the Dixie County Courthouse and City Hall, County Transfer Station and Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 14th. All offices will reopen on Monday, April 17th. ALL CASES Abundant Life & Living By Lucille Stockton Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom and with all of thy getting get and understanding. Proverbs 4:7 (kjv) It matters not how many church services we attend, or how many sermons are preached; it is imperative that we get an understanding. The Holy Spirit can only deal with us on our divine spiritual level. The human family must be able to hold fast to the instructions given to us lest we forget. Most times when we forget "i's simply because we didn't understand them. If any lack wisdom let he/she ask God who has a bountiful supply and He is no respecter of persons. The Holy Spirit is ready and waiting to issue it out to anyone that task,-' sincerely for it. Love wisdom and she will crown, promote and bring thee honor, the years of thy life shall be many. Wisdom seeks understanding, a person can be wise enough to know he/she loves organ and piano music, but doesn't. understand how to play one note on them. However, wisdom in he/she' seeks to get an understanding of how to play both and get the right tune by:,, combining the right notes for a right tune. With all thy getting get ain" understanding. "Love Life and Live It." We Invite You To Be A Part of the Celebration of Life The Dixie County Sheriffs Team is receiving more donations for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Event. We invite you to participate in this moving ceremony as we gather on May 5th, to walk the Relay for Life. Your donation will buy a luminaria, that will be placed around the track to memorize or honor someone you love. The luminaria will remain lit throughout the evening, reminding us that hope will light the way to a cure. A donation of $5.00 will buy a luminaria. The Sheriffs Team is also accepting personal donations of any amount. The following donations were received this week: In Memory Tommy Keeling Jennifer Bellot $5.00 In Memory Myrtle Keeling Jennifer Bellot $5.00 In Honor Gloria Gilbert Jennifer Bellot $5.00 In Honor Kim Barber Ellis Randy Miller $5.00 , $100.00 donated by Julie Herring In Loving Memory of Sherry, Herring $500.00 donated by Mark & Tyson Hatch In Memory of Toni Wester Hatch The Sheriffs Team appreciates all of your donations and invites you to join us at the walk on May 5th & 6th at the Relay for Life Walk. If you would like to make a donation or buy a luminaria candle please contact Tammie Barber at 498-1462. LO( Onto www.dcadvocate.niet for the latest news... FREE CONSULT! ini352I498=781 - Entire Family TRI-COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC 2220 N. Young Blvd. CHIEFLAND (across from Wal-Mart) Licensed Massage Therapist Available On Location Lic. # MM7612 X-rays & Physical Therapy Available On Location 341 CHIEFLAND REG. 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CALL NOW & MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR HAIR, NAILS & FEET! $35 Pink & White ** $25 Natural Hairmasters Is A Full Service Salon offering *Tanning Bed -Hair Cuts & Styles *Color *Highlights *Perms #Waxing & Parafin Wax eManicures & Pedicures Call Michelle, Trisha, Melissa or Diane At 542-8434 A7r 0 1I LINDSEV L^^^ANE Dr. Bennitt Patterson -- Page 5 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Henderson & Oglesby To Wed S- LaTashia De Anne Mame Henderson & George Washington Oglesby Jr. A friend's love says: "If you ever need anything I'll be there" *:;* True love says: S "You'll never need anything I'll be there" James & Lillian Henderson are proud to announce the engagement & upcoming marriage of their daughter LaTashia De Anne Mame Henderson To George Washington Oglesby Jr. George is the son of George Sr. & Carolyn Oglesby of Steinhatchee, FL. The wedding is planned for June 3, 2006 on Clearwater Beach in-Clearwater, FL. The Word Made Flesh. God's Sabbath "' Continued from last week. I, 7,the son of man, say read Ezekiel .22:26. "'Her priests have violated ymy law, and have profaned mine holyy things: they have put no difference between the holy and -4prpfane, neither have they showed difference between the unclean arid the clean, and have hid their 'eyes from my Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them." 1" 'What a charge is laid against these priests, and if this is true iduting 'the days of Israel as a nation that the priests hid their ;eyes from the Sabbath, how much more so concerning the religious leaders of our world today. -I, the son of man, say the Babylonish, heathen day set aside to worship the sun god called Sunday, and which Constantine blended with "Israel's Sabbath", is gross profaning of the Sabbath which God gave unto Israel. Then our religious leaders, trying to keep peace, forming their compromises, and blinding the people, sought for ways to explain the. whole situation and gendered the lie that Christ arose on a Sunday morning, and, now they .i usl obser e Sunday in honor of .Hi-, resurrection. *'-But now examine the Word "iseilf. In the end of the Sabbath, as 1 .began to dawn toward the first "-da\ of the week, came Mary to *;ee the sepulcher. (Matthew 28:1) Israel Sabbath always was Sreckoned from sundown to ,updow n. the scriptures are very cleir on this point. Jesus was playeded in the tomb between the ninth hour of the day (3 p.m.) and .sunset. And when the evening .~cabme (Matthew 27:57), Joseph of Arimahea went to Pilate and Begged for the body of Jesus, and took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and placed it in .the iomnb ' STo fulfill prophecy, He must Srenain in the tomb for three days 'and three nights. The lie given to ,people today however, places Him in the tomb on Friday afternoon, and 36 hours later, on Sunday morning, brings Him out again. ' I, the son of man, say reading in Leviticus 23 we find that the Passover Sabbath day was on the ,fourteenth day of the month, on the fifteenth day was the feast of unlea' ened bread, also a cessation ;of natural work revealing that 'the; operation from Calvary "through the resurrection was to birh us a perfect rest, body, soul, 3and spirit. And as it began to dawn t4Greek. to draw near) toward the first day of the week, about sundown on the final Sabbath day, when they came to the tomb, Jesus ,was risen. I, the son of man, say how .strange the religious leaders have 'hidden their eyes from the Sjbbatih, and how Jesus actually arose ai the end of the Sabbath just before sundown three days after ,he was buried in the tomb. The crucifixion took place on :a Wednesday afternoon the burial 'just before sundown Wednesday. Jesus' body was in the tomb Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights three nights and three days. A A Let Us Pray For J)) Peace On Earth Corbin & Coe Wedding Samuel & Cheryl Corbin of Horseshoe Beach, Fla. would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Joanna Hope Corbin To Roderick Lamarr Coe son of JoAnn Coe of Auburndale, Fla. and Rex & Brenda Coe of Old Town, Fla. The wedding is planned for May 6, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at New Beginnings of Horseshoe located at, 14691 SW 3512 Horseshoe Beach, Fla. No invitations are being sent, but friends and relatives are invited to attend. A Bridal Shower will be given for Joanna Corbin, Thursday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Hall, friends and relatives are invited. First United Methodist Church Announces Two Special Services You are invited to attend two services at the First United Methodist Church this week. The first service will be a Maundy Thursday Service of Shadows and Communion on Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. We will remember the Lord's Last Supper, His suffering and His crucifixion as we take communion together. On Easter Sunday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m., we will celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are located at 22 N.E. 138 St. in Cross City, across from the city park, one block east of the Dixie County Court House. You may hear our chimes playing your favorite hymns everyday. Please know that you are welcome at First United Methodist Church of Cross City. We are a diverse congregation of all races and socio-economic groups. Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are open to all people. We have a growing ministry with children and youth, an active United Methodist Women's group, and a choir that sings beautifully. For more information, please call Pastor Howie Gritnmenga at 498-3420. Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held At Suwannee River Baptist Church .Suwannee River Baptist Church in Old Town will be having Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 16. Breakfast In Galilee will be presented after the service, which will include a cast of primary youth, who will take you back in time when Jesus walked on the shore shore of Galilee soon after His Resurrection. Breakfast will then be served. An egg hunt is scheduled during Sunday School. The public is cordially invited to come and share in the celebration of The Resurrection this Sunday. S.R.B.C. is located 1/4 mile past the traffic light in Old Town, right off of U.S. 19. Easter Egg Hunt April 15th The Old Town Methodist Church will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. All area children are invited. Come enjoy the fun! Lets, all celebrate this most glorious time of our year. Christ Jesus lives today. Agape' Christian Center River Road -66 SW 949th Old Town "Where You Are Known By Your Love" Sunday Worship- 10A & 6P & Children's Church 10:30A Mon. 7:OOP Bible Study -Wed. 7:OOP Mid-Week Service Spanish Worship Service Sun. 2PM Pastor- J. D. Clark (352) 210-0105 Calvary Temple Assembly of God Suwannee Lumber Road Cross City "Join Us ForA Visit, Stay ForA Lifetime." Sunday Worship 10:30 A Wednesday Evening Service 7P Kid 'Church --Ages 3-5 & 6-12 Pastors Jim & Marion Hurst (352) 498-3023 Central Baptist Church intersection of Camp St. & Horseshoe Beach Rd. Invites You To Worship With Us! "A church where everybody is somebody & Christis Lord" Sunday School 10A o Morning Worship 11A Evening Worship 6P ** Wed. Prayer Meeting 7P Pastor David B. Downing (352) 498-0714 Cross City Church of Christ 5237 52 NE 147th St. (McArthur St.) Sunday Bible Study 10:OOA Morning Worship 11:OOA Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7P Minister Bill Ross (352) 339-5864 Cross City Church of God Kenneth Street Cross City "Proclaiming The Full Gospel For All People" Sunday School 10A"* Morning Worship 11A Children's Church 11A" Evening Worship 6:30P Wednesday Family Training Hour Adult & Teen Ministry, Boy's Brigade & Girl's Club 7:30P Rev. Ed & Sylvia Ivev, Pastor (352) 498-3280 Cross City Pentecostal Holiness Church 100 Parker Stret Cross City In the heart of Dixie Co., with Dixie Co. at heart! Sunday School 10A Morning Worship 11A Children's Church Ages 3-11 Sun. Evening 6P (Youthquake, ages 12-18) Wed. Family Night 7:30P Missionette's & Boy's Club Pastor Paul & Louise Tyson (352) 498-0736 Faith Baptist Church CR 55A (Between Cros City & Old Town "The Church With An Open Door" Sunday School 9:45A* Morning Worship 11A Evening Worship 7P Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesday 7P Rev. Jackie Pettrey, Pastor* (352) 542-7103 First Assembly of God Hwy. 351 & Camp Two Rd. Cross City Sunday School 10A* Morning Worship 11A Sunday Children's Church 11A Sunday Evening -7P Wednesday Evening 7:30P Nursery Provided Pastor Marvin & Janice Parsley 352) 498-3366 First Baptist Church of Cross City US 19 G Cross City Shavel ome thateymay have life, and have it mabundanty. Jauetato Sunday School 9:30A* MorningWorship 10:45A Evening Worship 7P A Wed. GA's & RA's 6P Youth 7P Adult'Bible Study & Parayer 7P Choir 8P Pastor Mike Brown (352) 498-5107 First Baptist Church of Old Town "Welcome To God's House Wont You Come On In' Sunday School 9:45A Morning Worship 11A Evening Worship 6P Wednesday Bible Study 7P Knock & the door will open, seek & you will find, ask &' you will be given life eternaly. Pastor Royce Hanshew (352) 542-7050 First Baptist Church of Steinhatchee 'Lighthouse On The Gulf Sunday School -10A- Morning Worship 11A Evening Worship 6P Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7P Awana 6:30P Pastor Leon Holden (352) 498-2108 First Baptist Church of Horseshoe Beach 25 Main Street Horseshoe Beach, FL (352) 498-0756 "Where God's Word Is Changing Lives" Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer 7 p.m. Pastor, Carlos M. Perez (352) 498-0756 First United Methodist Church 2 rjE 138th St. Cross City Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" .' Tne Pe,:.,ie of The United Methodist Church '. S,... Sunday S.hool 9:45A, Morning Worship 11A Wednesday Adult Choir 7:30P SRev. Howard Grimmenga, Pastor (352) 498-3420 Church of Jesus Christ Horseshoe Beach Rd. Cross City Sunday School 10OAM Worship Service 11AM 6PM Fri.. 6PM "Food for the Body" (DinnerbeforeService) ; Fri..7PM "Food for the Soul" (Breakingthe Breadof Life) Pastor Lester Osteen (352) 498-3440 Lydia Baptist Church 2 Miles West of Cross City on US 19 "'A Church You Can Call Home" Sunday Morning Prayer 9:15A, Sunday School - 9:45, MorningWorship 11A, Evening Worship 7P, Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7P, Bible Study, Mission Friends, RAs, GA's & Mission Friends Pastor Wayne Allen* (352) 498-5617 McCrabb Baptist Church 7 Miles North of Old Town on SR 349 Come M*ahh WMth Us! Sunday School 9:45A, Worship Service 11A Church Training 6P, Evening Worship 7P Women's Prayer Group 3rd Tues. -10A Wed. Prayer Meeting 7P, Brotherhood/WMU -1st Wed. 7P Holy Week & Easter Schedule St. John the Evangelist & Hold Cross Catholic Churches April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 Holy Thursday Services St. John the Evangelist Church-Chiefland 7:00 pm Lord's Supper Mass 1 hour Adoration Fr. Kurian will be available for reconciliation after the services. Good Friday Services Holy Cross Church-Cross City 10:00 am Passion, Veneration, & Communion' Fr. Kurian will be available for reconciliation after the services. St. John the Evangelist 3:00 pm Passion, Veneration, & Communion,, Fr. Kurian will be available for reconciliation ,- after the services. Easter Visil Celebration ,/ St. John the Evangelist Church 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Celebration begins with' the Blessing of Fire. Easter Sunday Mass 8:30 am St. John the Evangelist Church 11:00 am Holy Cross Church We extend an invitation to everyone in the community to come and celebrate Holy Week and Easter with us. New Beginninz Gospel Sinzers To Perform April 30th Come Worship With Us! The New Beginning Gospel Singers from Ocala will be singing "Southern Style" at Refuge Church of God on Sunday, April 30th', 2006 beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE. The church is located on'Oliver Street in Cross City. Hope t6 see you there! Come and join the fun! On Sunday, April 30th, join Rock Sink Baptist Church in- the P.M. service for loads of laughing and encouragement. Guest speaker and noted Christian comedian Luther Beauchamp Will entertain us with his funny and unique style and humor clean enough to take to church! Everyone Welcome services start at 7:00 P.M. sharp! EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2006 6:30 AM PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES AT OTTER SPRINGS RV RESORT NON-DENOMINATIONAL SPECIAL MUSIC & MESSAGE COVERED DISH BREAKFAST EVERYONE WELCOME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 352-463-0800 New Prospect Baptist Church US 19 Between Cross City & Old Town Jesus Is The Answer For Your Life Sunday School 10A, Morning Worship 11A Children's Church 11A, Evening Worship 7P Wednesday Evening 7P Pastor, Billy Robson (352) 498-3711 Old Town United Methodist Church US 19-OldTown S Come Let Us Worship &Adore Him" Sunday Worship 9:30A Church School 11A Wednesday Choir Practice 7P Pastor, Rev. Carl Ralnear (352) 542-7954 Attend The Church Of Your Choice This Sunday! Scrub Creek Baptist Church Located 6 Miles East On CR 351 "A Friendly Church With A Welcome Spirit" Bible Study 9:45A, Worship Service -11A Church Training 6P, Evening Worship 7P Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7P Pastor Archle Knowles -(352) 498-5535 Seventh-Day Adventist Church Cross City 'Welcomes You Where Jesus Is Lord" Sabbath School 9:30A Morning Worship -11A Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30P Pastor Bill Schnorbus' H 498-3258, C 498-5674 Suwannee River Baptist Church Old Town Next to Trugas Come Grow With Us! Sunday School 9:45A, Worship Service 11A Evening Worship 6P Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7P Rev. Bobby Lindsey, Pastor (352) 542-0801 Wind of the Spirit Outreach Ministries Located Behind NAPA In Old Town "A Church Without Walls" Sunday Morning 10:30A, Sunday Evening 60 Tuesday, Intercessory Prayer 7:30P Thursday Night 7:30P Pastors, Theadus & Benita Corbin (352) 498-5837 DIVINEE MER.CY SDaily Prayer 3 pm Sunday 3 pm Wed 7 pm Stations of the Cross daily thru Lent Expect Miracles . Purvis Landing Rd OLD TOWN 1072 NE 272 Ave Page 6 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 I Obituaries Noah Hutchinson Connell The Rev. Noah Hutchinson Connell, 78, a retired Pentecostal minister, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Gainesville. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Iva Connell. The services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2006, at the Cody Pentecostal Church, with burial at Broom Sage Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191). The Rev. Connell was born in Jefferson County ;and was a longtime resident of Jefferson County and Leon County before moving to Gainesville and Old Town 20 years ago. He founded and built many Pentecostal churches in Woodville, Fort Lauderdale, Old Town, and many other cities, with the most recent being Piney Wood Community Church. Other survivors include a son, Golden Floyd Connell of Woodville; two daughters, Eloise Connell-Gramling of Tallahassee and Janet Marie Foster of Old Town; a brother, Clyde Connell of Tallahassee; two sisters, Pauline Rudell of Wacissa and Eldie Sauls of Monticello; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Gloria Faye Gramling and Charity Mae Connell; three sisters, Orene Smith, Olivia Bramlett and Yvonne Walker; and three brothers, Jimmie R. Connell, Winton Ivy ,Connell and Tony Connell, preceded him in death. Lonnie Larue Lackey Lonnie Larue Lackey of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2005 at this weekend residence in Old Town. He was 57 years old. A Lieutenant with the Gainesville Fire-Rescue he retired On: August 1994 after 20 years of service. He was a member of Professional Firefighters of Gainesville #2157. In 1978 he opened Trip L Electric and in 2004 he started Triple L Builders of which ,he was currently operating. Larue graduated from Gainesville High School in 1967 and went on to attend and play football for Vanderbilt University. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, JoAnn Lackey of Gainesville; step-mother Helen Lackey of Alachua; daughter iMarci Oregon (Donald) of St. Petersburg; sons, Dean Zetrouer .(Heather) of Newberry, Joey Langford (Tina) of Newberry, Josh iLangford (Amanda) of Old Town and Michael Langford (Maria) of Newberry; brother, Carl Lackey of Hopkinsville, KY; sisters, Sue Wine of Narragansett Pier, NJ, Betty Baldree of Cleveland, TN and Ellen Goerndt of Homosassa Springs, FL; and 7 Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Children's Miracle Network at Shands University of Florida. Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, US Hwy 19, Cross City, FL (352) 498-5400. Edward Franklin Osteen Edward Franklin Osteen of Horseshoe Beach passed away Friday, April 7, 2006 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He was 70 years old. He was a lifetime resident of Dixie County. A retired commercial fisherman. He was of the Church of God Faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Osteen; son, Eddie Osteen; daughter, Bessie Bullock all of Horseshoe Beach; brothers, Lester Osteen of Cross City and Anderson Osteen of Old Town; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Osteen were held graveside Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Butler Cemetery on the Horseshoe Beach Road with Rev. Lester Osteen officiating. A visitation was held Saturday. April 8. 2006 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home. - : Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, US Hwy 19, Cross City, FL, 352-498-5400. P Philip Craig Wilson Philip Craig Wilson, 42, born on February 14, 1964 in Cincinnati. Ohio passed away April 4, 2006. Philip was a longtime resident of Florida. living his life in Tampa and later in Fort White. He resided in Athens. GA at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Pauline Rinker. He is sur%\ived by step-father, Kenneth G. Rinker; sons, Timothy Colb \Wilson (18) and Alexander Blake Wilson (16); brother, iBrian,Paul Albertson; sister, Lehia Jean Wheeling; nieces and nephews. Cira Paulette Clements, Theresa Kellie Rinker, Christopher Mark Rinker. Kala Hope Rinker, David Louis .Albertson and Amber Renee Albertson. Funeral services were held Graveside, Monday, April 10, 2006 :ai 1:00 PM at the Cedar Key Cemetery with Rev. Ray Sullivan *officiating. ; Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, US Hwy 19, Cross City, FL, (352) 498-5400. iBehold The Tabernacle of God The Day of the Lord (The Sons of God) are not men seeking after God, but is ";the incarnation of God manifested in human flesh seeking after lost man. As God was in Jesus Christ, He is coming again in His true body (The Son's of "God). As Jesus Christ challenged the death structure which has existed from Adam; also now the Son's of God are challenging this death structure. ; Jesus Christ said He was the way the truth and the life. The Sons of God do not want to be the way, the truth, or life. They are a new species, which have been born from (Out of) the way, the truth and the life; out of the world of life and death, out of the world of knowledge, visions, and revelations. i The Sons of God (The Day of the Lord) are the fulfillment of the way the truth i and the life. Jesus Christ was the way the truth and the life (The Seed). The Sons of God are the harvest. S. The Sons of God believes you should not talk about knowledge and revelation Only, but rather become the fulfillment of the revelation. Just talking about your vision and revelation is not enough, but you must become it. S: The doctrines of religion and beliefs have lived for thousands of years, while our beautiful bodies have died. The Sons of God are challenging this death structure which permits doctrines of religious and beliefs to live while our bodies perish. 1 My true self is not a spirit; my true self is me (My body). Without my body I cbuld not exist or have my being. My body is the pearl and it is priceless. My body is the greatest treasure that exists. SThe way hew e truth and the life is not greater than being, for you could have all knowledge of all the truth of the purpose of God and not become it. You would be np good in the army of God. This is a time of becoming and not only getting knowledge. Truth is for men who need knowledge, for they are in error. The Day of the Lord (God's Army) does not behold you as a spirit, they are beholding you. They cannot accept the vibrations of your spirit it without accepting you. A spirit without a body is dead. Some people say the spirit is greater than the body and a body without a spirit is dead. This was true when man functioned under the age of angels or spirits, but today it is not enough. The spirit needs a body. S; Psalms 102:16 When the Lord shall build up, Zion, he shall appear in his glory. The word build up is a Hebrew word Banah and it means, set up, be built, have children. When the Zion company (The Day of the Lord) is built up and has children of true understanding, the Lord will have appeared in His glory (man). : Rev. 14:1 And I flooded, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount si-on, and with h im a hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. This mount Sion is not a mount naturely, but is God's people of truth, and He is in them, for they are His glory, and He appeared in them. He is appearing in Zion bringing a company of Himself (Myriads of Himself). Rev. 12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rula all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. This man Child (The Day of the Lord) will not be a little baby as Jesus was at birth, but Sis a many member body, a company of Himself. This company of sons have left out of Egypt and have no struggles with the Egyptians, (man made church). Those that tried to overtake them have been swallowed up by the Red Sea. The Sons of God have come to the truth and now understand that the greatest giant of all in the promise land is the giant called the spiritual world. This has been a mystery that is being done away with, and they walk through bis mystery being not afraid, because they see now, that this giant did not exist, but only in the imagination of their mind. The Sons of God see that the promise land is no more than their physical body. The land that they heard of that heard of that was as a far away strand is nor other than their body of flesh. To be continued. Faith Baptist Church News What a wonderful week in the Lord. Our Easter Brothers Concert on Friday night was a huge success, being both Spiritual and enjoyable. If you missed this concert, you truly missed a blessing. They're usually here about once a year, so if you didn't catch this one, perhaps we can plan on you next year. We will have our regular Easter services this coming Sunday morning followed by lunch in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite covered dish. After lunch, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the young and young at heart. Monday night the 17th following Easter, our spring revival will begin with Brother Bill Jenkins as the evangelist. Come out and hear Brother Bill. He will truly touch your heart. Thursday night our Baptist women will meet at Sister Alice Bryan's home. We always have a good time at these meetings and learn a lot. Remember our mid-week fill-up on Wednesday night and Sunday school on Sunday morning. We have some wonderful classes and we're sure you will enjoy them. Invite a friend to Sunday school and church with you and especially to the revival. You must know someone who doesn't attend church and this might be the opportunity they've been waiting for to be saved. God will bless you for it. Don't forget to pray for the sick, the lost and the unconcerned this week. We'll be looking for you Wednesday night and again on ,Sunday. May God bless you richly this week and keep you safe, happy and healthy. We'll see you in church. New Prospect Baptist News Sunday...what a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord! Our choir was once again superb, and a couple of special songs by Bros. Jody Mayo and Danny Riels were most heart-warming. Bro. Billy brought soul-stirring messages in both services, continuing to hone his oratory skills with each of God's messages. On Sunday, April 16th, we will have our annual Easter Dinner and Egg Hunt immediately after the morning service. Upcoming events include a Men's Rally on May 5th, and our annual NPBC Homecoming on May 7th. More events and activities loom on the horizon, so keep watching! Please remember the continuing need for prayer by those on all the area church prayer lists, as well as our President and other leaders, and our people in the military services. We invite you to come out and worship with us at New Prospect anytime; in fact, we'd love to have you with us! Have a good week, and may God bless you. Easter At The Chapel Good Friday 'services will be held at noon on Good Friday April 14th, at McCall's Chapel U.M.C. The service is, as usual, an abbreviated service lasting about an hour. Again this year the service will be in the mold of a Tenebrae in which candles are used to illustrate going from light unto darkness. Easter morning starts with a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m., which includes Holy Communion. After the service snacks will be served in the fellowship hall. There will be no Sunday school that morning therefore the next service, will be at 11:00 a.m., and will include our choir, and congregational singing, and a message from our Pastor Fred M. Taylor. We look forward to seeing everyone in our large neighborhood, and especially those who are recent additions to our quad-county area. We are located on highway 349 one mile north of the Dixie - Lafayette county lines. Or ten mile south of Branford on 349, and about 10 miles north and west of Bell. Someday you are planning to get back in church. What better lime to start than during Easter time. And-for you' new comers looking for a church home, stop in tlis Easter and see that the Lord is good. Questions, or directions, call Pastor Taylor 386-935-0595. Easter Sunrise Services Set At Joppa Church The Joppa Baptist Church Family extends an invitation to all families in the area to join them for Easter Sunrise Services at 7:00 a.m., and to stay for refreshments. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. and regular Easter Church Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Joppa Baptist Church is in Fanning Springs at 7530 NW 165th Street. Joyce Holubek JBC Media Person Using your Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Quick Tips on your First Pharmacy Trip id you enroll in a Medicare Rx plan but have not yet received your ID card? Are you covered by Medicaid and not sure how to get your medicinesin the New Year? Whatever your question, if you have enrolled in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage know you will receive your medications January 1, 2006. * An acknowledgment letter will arrive about a week after you enroll. A plan ID card 3 to 5 weeks later. If you need to go to the pharmacy before your ID card arrives bring the acknowledgement letter from your plan, your Medicare and/or Medicaid card and a photo ID. Save the receipts from your pharmacist Call 1-800-MEDICARE 24/7 for assistance Rem^i nder:J^I^^ Enroll by the eidofDecml(I MARK YOUR CALENDARS - GET SET FOR FUN, FOOD! GO TO THE PARK ON FRIDAY - APRIL 21, 2006 MORE TO COME.... A Special Thank You Edward Franklin Osteen We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to all our family and friends for their support, food, and donations during our time of need. Your prayers have helped us through this trying time and we hope you will continue to keep us in your prayers. Sincerely, The Eddie Osteen Family In Loving Memory I want to thank all of my family and friends-for the tflow r:a food and for their prayers and support. I sat down and tried to write down each persons name and the list got longer and longer. Words can't even express ho\w much it has meant to me. I know this was a time of loss for many of usfbit for God he gained a beautiful angel. Thank you Daniel (Dingus) Jerrells & Kids Card of Praise and Thanks I do not have words to express my gratitude for the blessings God has showered on me during these weeks of my illness. My family, my church family and my many friends have been so. wonderful to take care of my e ery need %\ ith love and concern. I will just say Thank you" and I love you all." Ruby S. Welch Wind of The Spirit Holds Passover Wind of the Spirit of Old Town, will be having Passo\ er at 7:30 a.m. on Friday April 14, 2006. The speaker for Passover is Pastor Rick Hatler from' Tallahassee. There will be a Sedar Meal after which you will never be the same. This could be the year Elijah comes. Calvary Temple Easter Family & Friends Day The family of Calvary looks forward to this annual event. The sun will barely be up when Marvin, Ro'\, Roger, and David fire,up the big grill in preparation for the huge meal that will follow-the morning service. Calvary Temple is a servant church, endeavoring to be a blessing to both the Kingdom and community. We invite you to come and enjoy the day with us. '" Pastor Hurst will be preaching an uplifting Easter message w ith special music by Michael & Sheila Cannon and the Watkins gIirls. Praise and worship will lift each of us to a-new high in Jesus Our intent is to magnify our .Risen Savior as we celebrate. His resurrection. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday April 16. Please consider joining us and stay for lunch." Evangelist David Piper will be with us'on April 30th at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. The last time David was with us at Calvary "God" did some amazing miracles. Evangelist Braxton Hunter will be with us in June. Radio 91.3 FM Sunday at 1:30 p.m.. Prison ministry weekly. New Believer Class Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Youth & IKidz Church are exploding. Nursery available on Sunday mornings. The Chain of Survival Saves Lives,' About 225,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest each year. SRecognize the warning signs and call 9-1-1 immediately. Give CPR. La,, Provide early defibrillation g w;.ih an automated.external,. defibrillator (AED). Get early advanced S\ emergency care., [ ) ) A ( Celebrating One Of Our Own! Please join us at The Church of Jesus Christ, on Horseshoe Road, Cross City, Florida on April 28th, 29th & 30th as we honor God for using the life of Brother Lester Osteen to minister, preach and teach His Gospel for 50 years! Schedule of Services Friday, April 28th at 7:00 P.M. (Refreshments Provided Before & After Services) Saturday, April 29th at 10:00 A.M. Dinner Will Be Provided Sunday, April 30 at 10:00 A.M. Dinner Will Be Provided We are looking forward to welcoming you and know ou will be blessed in honoring God as we appreciate how He has blessed Brother Lester! ( ( Page 7 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Mitchell & Hatcher Open New Office Camp Blanding S AOpens Access To Areas *? Nick Hatcher & Duane Cannon Mitchell and Hatcher Realty of Steinhatchee would like to ntitnounce the opening of their new branch office in Cross City. The new office will be located in the Raker Land Surveying office on Barber Avenue. Associates Nick Hatcher and Duane Cannon will be available Monday through Saturday to handle all real estate needs, ranging from commercial to residential sales. You can reach Nick or Duane at 352-498-1648 during office otirs, or after hours at 352-562-2011 (Nick-cell), or 352-578- 4428 (Duane-cell). Congratulations! Amanda Daniels ,The Larry Taylor School of Martial Arts would like to congratulate Amanda Daniels for advancing to the next belt level. We are all very proud of you. Wildfire Awareness Week April 9th through the 14th 2006 is Wildfire Awareness Week. The Governor and his Cabinet designated the second week "6f April in 1999, and the same week each succeeding year, as 'Wildfire Awareness Week. This designation was made in recognition of Florida's devastating 1998 wildfire season where ovef half a million acres burned and 337 homes and other structures were damaged or destroyed by wildfires statewide. The, 2006 spring wildfire season forecast calls for higher -than average temperatures and below average rainfall which could -result in a severe wildfire outbreak in Florida in late April through ,early May. if drying trends continue. Since January 1st 2006 Florida has experienced 1,636 wildfires burning 22,079 acres. In 'th&b Gainesville area firefighters have responded to 197 wildfires burning 800 acres. This week of recognition coincides with the most active part -of Florida's 12-month wildfire season, March through June, and is the perfect opportunity for residents prepare for wildfires in their community. Homeowners should create a minimum of 30 feet of Defensible Space around the perimeter of their home. A -Defensible Space can prevent flames from reaching your home while providing firefighters a safer place to work. -:" Remove flammable debris such as pine straw and dead le'. es off of the roof and out of gutters. Prune tree limbs at least 10 feet off the ground. Remove flammable shrubs within 30 feet of your house. , Mow tall grasses and rake leaves and pine straw around your home (Make sure your mower is in good repair and does not start a fire). Enclose open spaces under homes or decks to prevent flammable debris from accumulating. Use fire resistant plants with a higher moisture content 'and cthunky mulch or stone in your landscape. Store firewood and flammable materials like gasoline in a 'safe'location away from your home. Follow your local burning laws and obey burn bans. For more information on how to protect your home from wildfires visit the Firewise website at www.firewise.org or the Division of Forestry website at www.fl-dof.com. Closed Since 2001 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) Commissioners approved a proposal today to re-establish hunting access to the south portion of Camp Blanding. The area will open for the 2006-07 hunting season. Camp Blanding Joint Training Center and FWC staffs developed the proposal to open access to the portion of the post closed since Sept. 11, 2001. These lands, needed for training exercises and troop mobilization, were under tight security, prohibiting recreational access. Camp Blanding Joint Training Center is vital in' training support for military services and other governmental agencies and responding to state emergencies. Recent Base Realignment and Closure Committee decisions make the center more appealing for training because of increased competition for ranges and maneuver areas from other installations. Maj. Gen. Doug Burnett, Florida National Guard adjutant general, and Col. Benny Nelson, the center's commander, remain committed in their support of Floridians while fulfilling federal and state military missions. "The Florida National Guard, to include Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, is a community-based organization," Nelson said. "Support of this proposal reflects our intent to support and assist our citizens while maintaining a focus on satisfying the requirements associated with our military mission." Camp Blanding, remains on heightened force protection which makes it unacceptable for the public and their equipment including dogs to encroach on sensitive areas, such as the 'artillery impact area and cantonment area. "For this reason, Camp Blanding and FWC staffs decided it was necessary to relocate the deer-dog hunting area from its previous location in order to reopen the 'south post," said Roland Garcia, director of FWC's North Central Region, based in Lake City. Saltwater Fisheries Bill C HB 1345, Saltwater Fisheries, by Rep. Ken Littlefield (R) Zephyrhills is basically an agency bill.' Rep. Littlefield was approached with the idea to allow the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to more stringently regulate the taking of blue crabs. The legislation would create new endorsement fees for blue crabs, new endorsement fees for the trap retrieval program and require an annual fee of $0.50 for each blue crab trap tag. In addition, FWC would be allowed to establish by rule an amount of equitable rent that may be recovered from trap owners to the State for the enhanced access to it natural resources. It would require that all the funds from fees, penalties and equitable rent relating to the blue crab program be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and provides penalties for untagged traps. Prior to being heard in the Agriculture and Environment Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, an amendment was filed by Rep. Littlefield that stated the FWC may waive fees for the first year. Rep. Will Kendrick (D) Carrabelle made a proposal in the form of an amendment that directed the FWC to waive fees for the first year. The amendment introduced by Rep. Kendrick was passed and adopted. Although Kendrick's amendment was adopted, he still expressed concerns with the Camp Blanding from a security perspective and reopens the south post. We strongly believe this change is in the best interest of all concerned parties, especially the hunting community," Garcia said. One change was prompted by comments received at the open house. "The deer-dog hunting area will not carry the 'three- point' rule that exists on the wildlife management area," Garcia said. "Deer-dog hunters will be able to harvest deer with at least one antler five inches or more in length." Changes to the Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area effective July 1 include; Moves deer-dog hunting north of state Route 16. Establishes two nine-day quota hunts for deer-dog hunting on the north post. Moves still hunting opporrunines south of state Route 16, including archery and muzzleloading gun quota .atches Kendrick's Attention In 1998, voters of the State passed a constitutional amendment to merge the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Game & Freshwater Fish Commission. At that time, the constitutional amendment required the agency to adopt by rule due process standards. Upon pressure by Kendrick in last year's Session, the agency asserted that this had been done. The agency is now in the process of drafting a rule that guarantees due process as it relates to dealing with the Commission. In committee on Tuesday Rep. Kendrick said, "Realizing that there is industry support for this bill, I still oppose because it is unfair for the Legislature to consider or pass any legislation which creates, increases, or, otherwise modified s sand penalties until we can assure citizens of this State that their constitutional rights are going to be protected by this Commission." Kendrick continued, "Furthermore, Mr. Chairman, it is neither in the people's best interest nor in industry's best interest to' entertain this legislation until these assurances are guaranteed." The agency reported that they should have rules promulgated and adopted by midsummer, If passed by the Legislature, this bill would be effective July 1 st of this year. hunts. Establishes a quota of 350 for the two archery hunts on the south post. Closes portions of the old walk-in area adjacent to the artillery impact area because of new and more restrictive military regulations regarding buffer areas surrounding. impact areas. -The remaining walk-in area is incorporated into the new still hunt area. The Dallas Cowboys have played in the Super Bowl more times than any other team. In their eight appearances, the Cowboys have won five times and lost three. Advocate Deadlines Articles & Display Ads Monday @ 5:00 pm Classified Ads Tuesday @ 12 Noon FAST Get Results!! Advertise In The Dixie County ADVOCATE (352) 498-3312 Reaching Folks In The Tri-County Area Each Week Mw; Page8 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Lady Bears End Regular Season With 10 Inning Come From Behind Win, 7-6 The Buddy Show by Buddy Martin Mingling on Augusta National's Lawn FROM UNDER THE BIG OAK TREE AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL Where the captains of industry intermingle with the power brokers of golf on the rolling clubhouse lawn, equipped with about 50 umbrella-ed tables for your dining pleasure. Sometimes even a few of the great unwashed get to partake-of the eggs, bacon, ham and red-eye grave on their grits for breakfast at $18 a pop. FACES IN THE CROWD: On the lawn in the Great Gatsby setting that is the Masters NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol. happy about "being back in football" and talking about the switch of Katie Couric to the CBS evening news anchor and how the "sweetness and light" between the two networks will soon subside Tiger Woods darting through the crowd from the driving range, headed toward the tee box and not stopping or making eye contact anybody a security guard in front and in back of him The 01' Ball coach himself, taking a day off from South Carolina spring practice to enjoy the Masters with son Steve Spurrier Jr. and aide Jamie Speronis, hob-nobbing with Augusta National member Peter Coors and gloating about the fact that his two favorite basketball teams did so well Florida winning the NCAA and the Gamecocks taking the NIT Jim Nantz of CBS, who anchors the golf telecast, circled by a ring of admirers : Another member of the CBS crew who shall go nameless, confirming that producer Lance Barrow had to warn analyst Lanny Watkins to "shut the bleep up" in his headset several times Thursday when he talked over some of the golf shots Author-writer Dan (Hisownself) Enrl.in,. now past the 50 mark. for Masters covered, being approached by Rich Beem to say how much he enjoyed the book "Slim and None" -- Jenkins confirming that another novel is in the making. . NUMBERS, GO FIGURE: If they lengthened Augusta National to "Tiger-proof' it, somebody goofed, because Tiger i, ..d, no longer the only deep threat off the tee-boxes. PGA Tour stats showed that up through Thursday last week, Tiger's longest drive of the season was 363 yards. There have been 360 drives longer than that in 2006. And 16 drives by tour players' have now gone over 400 yards What does this say? The leaders in driving accuracy for the first two rounds were Bart Bryant and Tlr Woosnam, both of whom missed the cut. It's old-timers week with 46-year-old Fred Couples and 54-year-old Ben Crenshaw tcinig joined by 40-somethings Jose Maria Olazabal and Larry Mize for the final 36 After shooting an embarrassing 89 on thursday, 67-year-old Charlie Coody brought it back to a 74 in his final competitive Masters round Friday. Coody finished next- to-last, one shot better than Augusta native Charles Howell III, 26, who once shot a 79 on this course at age 11. Talk about an impressive state: 22 straight cuts at the Masters for Freddie Couples. "A couple of people around. here still root for the guys," said I lt 00 ch ai. ,n i i ll ni aTii ...- i '.': galkcf, favorites. Q Ouick Jump Starts 1. Prediction: If Phil Mickelson wins Sunday, a lot more golfers will mimmick him by carrying two drivers "one to cut the shot. one to draw it." 2. They're already starting to buzz about a possible replacement for Masters Chairman Hootie Johnson and among the names is member Billy Payne of Atlanta, who successfully 42~ oversaw the Olympic organization in his city. 3. Ben Crenshaw's 1-under par score the first two rounds struck a blow for AARP golfers everywhere. 4. Today, watching the Masters on television is better than being here because the action is so swift for the final nine holes. 5. Every time I turn on the TV these days I hear the golden pipes of Verne Lundquist on a CBS promo for the Masters or NCAA basketball tournament, but as he points out "it would be even nicer if I got paid for them." Short Stuff "I don't play great golf a lot," says Freddie Couples, but did finish third in last year's British Open and but for a fe missed putts on the final holes Friday would have been evi closer to the lead Dan Jenkins, a Texan, was rooting for Ch: Campbell earlier in the week for two reasons: The second-rout leader was trying to become the 13th Texan to win the Maste and Jenkins had placed small wagers among Golf Digest frien for the "Daily Races." Clipboard, How to get up and down The third shot at No. 2 by Phil Mickelson Friday was one the more remarkable I've seen in the 35 Masters I've covere Had it happened at Amen corner on a Sunday, it would rank rig there near the top. Only problem was it was in the second rout on the front side at the second hole. Mickelson's second to the p 5 hit the tree and caromed down by the TV stanchion, about 6 yards uphill form the green. He took a drop and, with only abo 12 feet in front of the pin, wedged a delicate flop shot over th large bunker, landing about six inches deep into the fringe. Th ball trickled three feet beyond the hole and stopped. He made for birdie after facing what looked like a certain bogey. That why he's Phil Mickelson and we're not, Bumper Sticker, T-Shirt or Sign 1. Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them? 2. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after. 3. Happiness comes through doors you didn't eve know you left open. Today's Proverb Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying abo' your age and start bragging about it. And good morning all you Florida Gator fans. So do you 'call it "basketball school" now? Buddy Martin can be heard three times weekly WMOP.com in Ocala/Gainesville and every Friday afternoon KKFNDenverfan950.com. Dixie County Cattlemen's Association Presents The Top Cowhand Competition Dixie County Cattlemen's Association presents the 1st annual Top Co%% hand Competition on May 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. The competition will be held at Sanders Dixie Farms on Hwy. 349 N, Old Town FL. Cowboys & Co% girls from across the state will compete with their horses, against the obstacles and terrain that the everyday co. hand faces while working cattle. This competition will prove 'toSbe a fun and challenging way to show off your horsemanship skills. SBooks will close on April 28"' at 5:00 p.m., so if you are 'interested in being part of our first annual Top Cowhand Competition, please call (352) 498-7601 or (352) 542-7448. If no answer, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Entry fee is $50.00. This is a non-profit organization, all proceeds % ill go into a college scholarship fund. Cutting Prescription Drug Costs (NAPS)-There area num- and patent laws as ber of ways to cut prescrip- founding the U.S. As a non draug cost --without sac- the company can offer g nficug afi3rvo.r effectiveness. versions of name- Try theie tqp,- drugs--even if those What's In A Name?- versions are not avail Finding generic versions of U.S. pharmacies -at *, name-brand drugs can cut prices. Additionally, it "-costs by a significant per- name-brand drugs at centage. For instance, people icant discounts (about 'who take one .f tIh.- ni, re pop- cent) compared to U.S. ular c h,,la-steni.-l ,wering drugs For instance, Nexium could a.e about $175 per pre- in the U.S. at a price o -cnption if they stuck to the $420 per 100 pills. Th generic versions. pany offers the same I Finding Generics-Your about $320. The gene: Spharmaci -t or doctor can tell sion of the drug sells fo ."you if the generic version of $200. Similarly, those a drug i read I available in a name-brand arthrit the U S You ca n also check that sells for about $ ith group: such as 1-800- the U.S. could get th USA\-ERX. The company gets drug for about $180 fr d rugs from FDA and World company. The generic) Health Organization (WHO)- would cost about $1 ! "approved facilities overseas, addition, people can v ' 'These markets do not have site for discounts on ] the same pricing regulations Plavix and Fosamax. those result, generic brand generic able in t lower t offers signif- 60 per- prices. n is sold f about he com- pills for ric ver- r about taking is drug ;260 in e same com the version 105. In isit the Lipitor, SKoth Kaims angers 006 Pasekall Softa Iall Schedule ,' Both Baseball & Softball Games Play At The Same Time & Location Home Game Tickets $3.00 Tuesday 4-25 SMAC Chiefland TBA Thursday 4-27 CONFERENCE Chiefland TBA Friday 4-28 TOURNAMENT Chiefland TBA 2006 Bears Baseball Schedule 4-13 Thurs @ Ft. White V 7:00 District Tournament @ Williston Mon, April 24 3 plays 6 (4:00) 4 plays 5 (7:00) Tues, April 25 1 plays the winner of 3/6 2 plays the winner of 4/5 Thurs., April 27 CHAMPIONSHIP 7:00 PM some 46. - -CEm L- LU Q mc (V 0 * A S F - ~- ~- ~ 0. he ew en ad nd rs ds of -d. ht nd )ar 60 ut he he it t's en, en ut The victorious Lady Bears are all smiles after their come-from-behind win. 9th Grader, Kayla Clemens -started her first game. as pitcher against Bell, Tuesday night and notched up a win. She also drove in the two tying runs in the 10th inning with two outs. She had three of the teams extra base hits. Mandy Cannon drove in the winning run for the Bears with a ball deep into right field. With this win the Lady Bears ended the regular season with wins and five losses. They N ill meet the Fort White Indians in Chiefland, next Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Bears had to come from behind four times during this game to finally prevail ui the bottom n of the 10th inning. Both.teams scored one run in the second inning, 1 run each in the si\th, 2 runs each in the .S' with the Bears scoring 3 runs in the 10th and Bell only scoring 2. ..; Jaime VanAemam went 2/5, scoring 1 run, Jessica Chewning x as 2 '5. scoring 2 runs and I BBi- Katrise Kirkland was 3/5,.2 runs scored and 1 RBI, Sherry Jeffries v.as 1 5, I RBI, Ka) la Clemens 3/5, 1 run scored, 2 RBI, Mandy Cannon was 2/5, 2 RBI and the game winning hit with 2 outs in the 10th, Britni Robson 1 run scored (game winning), Tierra Owens was 1/4 Coach P.J. praised the girls for never giving up, even when they gave up some runs on some errors. Come out Tuesday and watch the Lady Bears as they take on the Lady Indians in Chiefland. a Antioxidant-Rich Blueberries Are Available n From March Through June - on If you're eating plenty of blueberries, you can bet your bod, isn't singing the blues Those sweet, tang 'mitek berries are packed with antioxidants to neutralize free radicals-un-iable o\',,gen molecules associated %%iih cancer, heart disease, and the effects of aging. ., * "Blueberries' are one of the most healthful foods you can eat," said Donna Miller, Vice President of the Florida Blueberry-Growers Association. "Per cup, they are the highest antioxidant fruit or vegetable available. The\ are fat and sodium free and are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C." iStudies show that eating blueberries can improve eye health, lower cholesterol, protect against urinary tract infections, and reduce the risk of certain cancers. In addition, researchers have found that a diet rich in blueberrIes may help stop age-related memory loss. Blueberries get their memory-enhancing punch from anthocyanifig, reddish-blue pigments; these powerful antioxidants are thought to increase communication between aging 1irain cells. ; "The word is out about the health benefits of blueberries, and growers are seeing increased demand for' their product," said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. "It's no wonder these perennial faI. oites are only growing in popularity. They're bursting with nutrients; plus, they're delicious,. satisfying, and so low in. calories that even dieters can enjoy them." . The Florida blueberry season starts in mid to late March and ends in June. Most of the state's commercial blueberry acreage can be found i.n Bay, Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Alachua, Marion, Lake, Polk, Hillsborough, and Highlands counties. In 2004, Florida's cash receipts for blueberries totaled over $25 milliol1.-''- According to the Uni'. ersity of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, there are two main types ^ ofblueberries grown in Florida-southern highbu.sh and rabbite,,'e Southerrn highbush blueberries are earl' -seasohi S blueberries, ripening, on average, about four to six weeks before rabbne,,es gro'.'n in the same location Southern S hiihbus i blueberries in central and south-central Florida ripen as early as mid March, long before blueberries grown any place else in the United States. In the spring, the only fresh blueberries are Florida blueberries, so iheq, fetch high prices and enjoy nationwide demand. S Florida's southern highbush blueberries are shipped fresh to supermarkets around the country. Because Florida's rabbite. e blueberries ripen later, when there is competition from other states, their market is usually W limited to u-pick and local sales. Rabbiteye cultivarsare well adapted from Ocala north to the Georgia border and .* west throughout the Panhandle. Florida's U-pick blueberry farms will soon be opening their gates to the public. Wear sunscreen and a hat, dfess comfortably, and bring your own container. Stay on designated paths and try not to step on the root mounds, which could injure the plants. Choose plump, evenly blue berries, and be gentle when you pick. Try to getyohr picked blueberries out of the sun as soon as possible and into a cool; shady place. If you're shopping for blueberries at the supermarket, Miller offers these tips: "When you're selecting blueberries, make sure they have their natural white, powdery bloom. It's a natural food starch and protects the berry. Some people think it's a spray and try.to wash it off, but it's a good thing and helps the blueberry,stay fresher longer." Blueberries don't ripen once they've been harvested, so make sure the berries you choose are deep blue-gray without any hint of red. Shake the container gently to check that the berries move freely; if they don't, they might be mushy or moldy. "Make sure the berries are dry," Miller said, "and that they look so good you can hardly wait to have one. You can really tell if the berries have aged. They shouldn't be wrinkled or shriveled." Ripe blueberries should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to a week. Before refrigerating, sort through the berries and remove any that are moldy or damaged. Berries shouldn't be washed until just prior to use. Blueberries are a health food that is also a convenience food. They don't require peeling or coring, and they're bite-sized, so you can eat them on the go. Snack.on them plain or sprinkle them over cereal. Add them to pancake batter and smoothies, or try one of these simple, tasty recipes. For more "Fresh from Florida" cooking ideas, visit . www.Florida-Agriculture.com. Blueberry Spinach Salad .. 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 ounces fresh Florida spinach 4 ounces blue cheese ., . I cup fresh Florida blueberries 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans In a jar with a tight lid, combine first five ingredients and shake well. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, blue cheese, blueberries, and pecans. Add dressing and toss gently; serve immediately. Serves 2. 2 strips lemon peel Blueberry Syrup 3 cups sugar 4 cups Florida blueberries, stemmed, rinsed, and drained 1 vanilla bean 3 cups water Florida orange juice or lime juice to taste . Pour the blueberries into a saucepan and crush them witn a wooden spoon until most of the skins are broken Add 1 cup of water and strips of lemon peel and bring to a simmer. Turn heat down to low and cook the berrieesfor 5 minutes until just under a simmer. , Pour the hot berries into a strainer lined with two layers of cheesecloth and let'the blueberry juice drip through Twist the cloth to extract all the juice. There will be approximately 2 cups. Discard the berry pulp. Combine the remaining 2 cups of water with the sugar and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Bring the nrrixture * to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is clear. Wipe the insides of the pan with a wet pPastry brush. Then boil the mixture, without stirring, until it reaches 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Add the blueberry syrup to the sugar syrup and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Let the s, rup'cool and add orange or lime juice to taste. Makes 1 quart. For more information: Erin Mullane (850) 922-9928 mullane@doacs.state.fl.us ai . 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But what I saw the other day on a bookstore shelf took the cake. It was a politically correct Bible! Yeah, I'm not kidding. A PC Bible. But wait. There's more! It's not the first one. Nope! Believe it or not, a few years back, another guy was equally upset with the way the Bible was not in line with the thinking, morals, language and values of the day, andl decided that the Bible needed to be PC. So he set about the task of doing just that. He said that many of the words were offensive, especially for women, and that the book created reluctance for young people to read and study it. He further believed that many of the scriptures contained explicit sexual language and often told of illicit deeds between family members. He was appalled, and decided that it was time for a change. So, his solution was to discard certain words, and even whole episodes from the Bible and in some cases insert euphemisms, words, and phrases that are not offensive to sensitive people. That's what he said, and that's what he did. Now, if you've ever read the Bible from cover to cover, especially the King James Version, then you know it's not light reading. It takes a while to get though that book, and discovering the meaning of many of those passages can be a life's work, even for a man like this, who was fluent in Greek, Latin and Hebrew. He was quite a scholar actually. He spent nearly 60 years annotating and editing his Bible. And to help ensure its success, and acceptance, he even gave up all his royalties to the book. When it did hit the store shelves, well, the public was not ready for a PC Bible and it failed miserably. It was, in his own words, "the greatest achievement and the biggest disappointment of my life." Funny that we don't think it was his greatest achievement. Because he had another. I don't know if we are ready for the new PC Bible I saw the other day in the store, but I doubt it. I do know that when the first one was printed, the public wasn't ready then.- either. But It's a Little Known Fact that a man did spend much of his life writing one one that none of us remember. But lucky for us he decided to write another book, one we do remember and use every day. I know I do. So thanks for the first book, Mr. Daniel Webster. Your dictionary is a huge hit, and has been for 200 years. But that PC Bible, well, I don't know if we are ready for that even yet! JA I NUKbUAY, Al-KIL 1,5, ZUUD t r i -,,-, I 4 i 11 -r tl . i i: h',1 1 -' l I 1 .n I I rI I 4 rI I I n Page 11-, DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Dixie Head Start/Early Start Celebrates 11th Annual Children's Week Ruth Rains Middle School March Students of the Month I Left to right: Principal Beverly Baumer, Kelby Lamar, Lee Goodson IV, Krystal Bowling. Kelby Lamar, the 12-year-old son of Danny excellent student and a positive and. Bobbie Joyce Lamar of Old Town, is an all! outstanding example of citizen, academics and Krystal Bowling, daughter of behavior on campus. Kelby is always willing to and Nancy Cobb, likes to travel help his fellow students and teachers. He enjoys many road trips to West Virgi spending his time skateboarding and playing grandfather and to New Yoi baseball. Thanks Kelby for your spirit and good grandmother. Krystal also trave example here at Ruth Rains Middle School. and Georgia regularly to see Lee Goodson IV, son of Randy and Donna members. She has developed a Goodson-King, is student of the month for attitude toward school. She has b March. A member of the RRMS basketball & honor roll almost all year. baseball teams, Lee still manages straight A's concerned about her grades and and 100% club in all of his classes. Lee is also up work when she is absent. an active member of the Beta Club, & FFA and become a star student in the s looking forward to showing his swine entry at school program. Congratulations the fair in March. Congratulations to an Good job everyone! Clifford Clark Receives Tribute From Florida House of Representatives & Lt. Governor By .Terri Langford Staff Writer From March 24th to April 4th local extend their thz communities throughout Florida, including and attention t Dixie County, celebrated the 11th Annual word out abou Children's Week. On April 4th the children, also thanked tt parents and staff at the Dixie County Head continued enco Start/Early Start took a few moments to The highlig recognize the celebration at the Oliver Center in children gathe: Cross City. Song" and tI -"Cross City Mayor Tank Lee presented a cuties!!!! special Proclamation passed by the City Council At the end in, support of the event. The proclamation infants to todd mirrored the purpose of Children's Week, to call first step toward the attention to the importance of early learning As the prc for all children and families, and to spotlight the million childr issues facing our children. It is with th-/ America; 13 n combined efforts of parents, professiriaals, part time. An advocates, community leaders and c--,icerned children are in citizens that we will be able to give r .r children qf school time. the tools the need to succeed Aft .iall, they are sure these child our future. / and mind. Doris Ma1rtin .of Child C' .- rce thanked the Mayor for coming and asked him to Suwannee River Cruisers Celebrates 10 Years April 2006 'Suwannee River Cruisers, a social boat club, celebrates 10 years April 2006. ,The happy red-haired Becky Sanford started gathering the present 225 members from the Old To% n and Fanning Springs area in 1998. Today there is a cap on the number of members as there aren't that many places where we can meet in the event the river is tob high to boat on. The only requirement was to love the Suwannee River and -, ant to be on it, even if one didn't own a watercraft. The members look forward to receiving Becky's cheerful letters each month announcing %\hen and where the next gathering will be held; what the main menu will be and to "bring something to go with". Over the years the group have performed many charitable acts for.persons within the community, among-them building covered benches along the Nature Coast Trail ways and Trails even though the Cruisers on the river only pass under the trail when they are meeting on the river. One weekend a year they pick up discarded trash left by other boaters and give a prize to the member who collects the most, and another prize for the most unusual treasure found. All Cruisers crafts are checked before they embark. Throughout all the activities that the Cruisers engage in, it is always in good fun, including the Rubber Ducky Race during Fanning Springs Festival of Lights, which is a fundraiser. Becky and her husband continue to live on the Suwannee in Old Town. They are friends to many. Attend The Church of y Because Babies Don't Come ': With Instructions -' -- We can help! Contact us for more information. HEALTHY FAMILIES GILC-RIST. LEVY DIXIE (GLAD) - Healthy Families G.L.a.O. ,9051 NE HWY 27 ALT : BLDG 8 Bronson, FL 32621 352.486.5590 1.866.419.4660 /our CI6oice This Week anks to the Council for the time hey gave in helping to get the t early education. Ms. Martin he parents and teachers for their uragement and support. ht of the event was when all the red and sang the "Head Start he "Florida Alphabet." What of the program each child, from lers, received a new book, their ds learning. >clamation read there are 21 en under the age of six in million are in child care at least additional 24 million school-age some form of child care outside It is our responsibility to make dren are well cared for, body, soul The Latest News On The Dixie County AD VOCATE'S Website www. dcadvocate.net Advocate Deadlines Art&iVesN isplay Ads Monday f 'J:OOpm Cla ss/fedAds rusday 1 N!Noon How much coverage do you get for $74? More than you think. BlueOptions lower-cost health insurance 'policies for Individuals Under 65. It's the same high-quality coverage you expect at a lower price you can afford. Call 352-373-0775 to learn more about this affordable coverage. Chip Williams & Associates, Inc. 3669 S.W. 2nd Avenue -Gainesville, FL 32607 A Contracted General Agency for *. --BlueCross BlueShield of Florida ali ISm- MRni A '.cwnf Left to right: DC Historical Society Renovations Chairwoman Evonne Cline, DC Historical Society President Buddy Lamb, Mary Mays, and DC Historical Society Secretary Dana Johnson By Terri Langford Staff Writer other from the Florida House Last month representatives of Representatives in from the Dixie County recognition of his celebrating Historical Society presented his 105th birthday which he Mr.; .Clifford Clark with two celebrated on February 27th. very special tributes, one from Mr. Clark's daughter, Mary the Lieutenant Governor of Mays, accepting the letter and Florida. Toni Jennings and the tribute on her father's behalf Look Who's 18 Robert Lee Yarrell (Williams) born on 04/12/88 We love you an4 we wish you a Happy Birthday and good success in life... Love grandmamma Bert, Mama Kool Tan, * Auntie Pot & Family + + * role model for f John Bowling el. She makes inia to see her *k to see her ls to California other family wonderful new been on the A/B She is very asks for make- Krystal has school within a s, Krystal! The Florida House of Representatives signed : a proclamation congratulating him on "being such a fine gentleman and wished hiri a very happy 105th birthday , celebration." The proclamation gave a brief overview of his life here' in Dixie County from <\hen .he moved here at the age of 19 until his retirement from Continental Turpentine Corporation at the age cf 75. It was signed by House Representative Will Kendrick - District 10. The Lt. Governor noted in her letter to Mr. Clark that as he celebrated this milestone in his life, that she passed on her best wishes for continued blessings of good health, loving family and devotecL-. friends. Jennins also noted,'. "With all the changes oou ha,.. seen, isn't it wonderful that favorites such as biscuits aind syrup remain the same!" The Historical Society stated they were proud to ,.b able to pass these tributes oirtfo one of our most prized possessions, our people Help prevent damage from bark beetles, diseases, and wildfire through practices that promote healthy pines. * Thin dense pine stands. * Control understory plant competition. * Minimize tree wounds during harvests. I Use prescribed fire. Harvest low-vigor stands and replant. Plant species right for the soil and site. 'AH'A'JR I^ S)KLS ] I A message from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, the University of Florida/IFAS, and the USDA Forest Servic "'A; I h t C m I PREVENT S)!)B mi im.."M DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 It's Two Girls! The Caines Family Aaron, Devin, Carly, & Erin Announcing the birth of Erin Nichole Caines (January 6, 2005) and Carly Ann Caines (December 6, 2005), born to Aaron and Devin Nichole Caines. : Maternal Grandparents are Bart and Charlotte Ann Mauldin of Old Town. Great Grandparents are Larry and Joan Smith of Palmetto, FL and Al and Darlene Mauldin of Fresno, CA. Great- great grandparents are Marion Garey and' Patrick Sineth of Live Oak, FL. Paternal Grandparents are David and Carla B. Downing of Cross City and Spencer and Wanda Caines of Tabor City, NC. Great-grandparents are Ben and Mary Barber of Old Town. These girls have been and continue to be a joy to their parents and grandparents. Surprises are sometimes the very best! Both wvere born in Florida with family and friends getting to share in the two.joyous occasions. Aaron and Devin live in Ft. Hood, TX where Aaron is serving in the U.S. Army. Cross City Dental, PA Stephen M. Henry, DMD David R. Schneck, DMD (352) 498-7001 white brighter faster I Ne P atietsWeco e* NEW Mini Implants For Crowns, Bridges & Stabilization of Dentures 117 NE Hwy. 351 Cross City, FL Birthday Party & Albritton Family Reunion Friends and relatives are invited to attend the 80th birthday party for Inez David and to be part of the celebration of our first annual Albritton Family Reunion. The descendents of Jack & Mary Albritton who lived. in Fishbone are scattered everywhere, but will come together at the Trail Riders Club in Cross City at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006. f W t The dinner will be covered dish, with drinks and table service provided. Come and plan Inez David to have a great time meeting cousins you probably.have never met. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne David at 352- 463-9077. Mark Your Calendars! Woodmen of the World Lodge 626 monthly meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodmen Building on SR 26, west of Trenton. Please be present and bring a friend to participate in the proceeding. Each brings their choice of refreshments and we will share the surprises. Woodmen Spring Senior Camp at Hosford, FL April 19-22, 2006. Nature is calling for Woodmen Senior to pack your belonging and Clown Around in the spring for some relaxation and fun! Marilyn Surles, Woodmen Secretary (352) 542-7627 JOSEPH LITTLE CONCRETE SERVICES, INC. Specializing In *Foundations *Driveways *Sidewalks *Patios Licensed & Insured License #0404 ICheck Out The ADVOCATE Online www.dcadvocate.net ^^ -nC.) Phone (352) 498-0649 Cell (352) 210-0415 Classified Ads Tuesday @12 Noon Dixie Sheriff's Team Dinner The Sheriffs Team will be having a Chicken Dinner on Friday,' April 21st, 2006 at the City Park in Cross City. We will begin at 11:00 a.m. We will be delivering, so if you would like to order please call Krystal Owens, Lorie Hodge, Charlene Daniels at 498- 1231 and Tammie Barber at 498-1462. We will sell chance tickets for a diamond cluster ring valued at $600.00 donated by Cheek's Drugstore, and a 100 lb cylinder backyard cooker donated by Danny King. Please come and support the Sheriffs Team with this fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life. We appreciate all your help! If you see NEWS in the making call the... Dixie County Advocate 352-49&-3312 1o' WONDERING IF YOU'RE PREGNANT? Free Pregnancy Tests Confidential Counselinq NEW LIFEUPREGNANCY / RESOURCE CENTER Mon.&Thurs.,11AM-4PM Located Behind First Baptist Church Cross City, FL** Ph. (352) 498-7776 Te. ___CHEWNING REALTY 16552 SE 19 Hwy. HELEN M. CHEWNING Licensed Real Estate Broker State Certified Residential Appraiser #2912 (352) 498-5189 2 BR 1 B on 1/3 acre on corner paved lot on CR 351A, approximately . one mile north of, Courthouse. $7,0380.19. REDUCED $55,000.00. *-2/2 ON 1/2 ACRE OFF US 19 North on SW 316 Ave. Recently renovated with new cabinets, range & ref,. heat pump, refinished wood floors, HWH and exterior paint. $85,000. -*4 BR/1BA HOUSE IN WOODLAND PARK SD in Cross City. Paved come riot with privacy fence in back yard. Close to all amenities. $129,000. 3 BR 3,/1/2 BATH BEAUTIFUL LARGE BRICK HOME 38.64 acres north of Cross City and Old Town Too many amenities to mention. Large family room, large eat-in kitchen plus dining room, fireplace, dual cooling/ heating system. Wildlife roam freely over these gorgeous acres $495,000.00. SIN CROSS CITY 2 BR, B m L ed corner lot. Cent. HIA. wood floors, garage, fenced .a "9 '6W Wafer. $63,000.00. '' LOTS & ACREAGE *-3.07 ACRES just outside Cross City off CR 351 $36,900. -100x100 LOT in Suwannee River Heights, off CR 349 $10,000. **1.04 acre on CR 340 near Rock Bluff $35,000. -**.70 ACRE in Fanning Springs Annex $25,000. **LOT 4 Camp Two Subd. off CR 351 North 2.42 Ac. $35,000. *-Two 1-ACRE LOTS near Chiefland $35,000 each. *-50x100 LOTS in Skyline Heights off CR 351 $6,000. *-IN SUWANNEE 50x100 lot at Mullet Road. $300,000. .-5 CONTIGUOUS LOTS near Suwannee River $25,000. 1 ACRE on Log Landing Road. $20,000.00. 3 WOODED ACRES just oft Willow Hole Road in Old Town $45,000.00. -*10 ACRES on pa.ed CR 340 West near Rock Bluff $120.000. **2 ADJOINING nigh & dr, lots of 3 acres each off Spillers Hignway $50.000 each. -*100'xI O ,:,i-., ,r. S ivlne Heights Subd $10,000. -10 WOODED ACRES on NE 636 Street off CR 55A $120,000. ( CALL US!! A Since 1958 Jim King Realty, Inc. Mitchell Hatc1h,`ie'r NO-' "' f iWO Visit us at %%wx'N%:.Ii imkingrealty.coiin CHIEFLAND MAIN OFFICE 315 N. Main St. (U.S. Hwy. 19) Chiefland, FL 32644 (352) 493-2221 FANNING SPRINGS BRANCH OFFICE: 17871 NW Hwy. 19 Fanning Springs, FL 32693 (352) 463-6144 or (352) 542- BM M R M.t, ,.lIN.-.ils I SUWANNEE BRANCH OFFICE: 23382 SE 349 Hwy. Suwannee, FL 32692 (352) 542-9007 ,1 ACRES It. Gr til r.ur.l.ng ar i. 0i,A-lu.c.3' private road. South of Chiefland, off Hwy. 336. $128,400. (LA-750951-K) (352) 493-2221. SUWANNrEE RIVER 3 large lots (approx 7 acres) with over 370 feet on the Suwanneen River This property has a canal that runs through it. It also has a 3 BR/2B mobile home on one of th elots. This is a must see property. SPriced at $399,000 -. j :OLDER HOME on oversized lot. Fenced in ;yard with boat storage and small shed. Yours for .$119,000. NICE HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD IN OLD TOWN Very nice, 3BR, 2BA home that has approximately 1400 sq. ft. This home has a large front.porch and a fenced in yard, on 2 1/2 acres. Conveniently located to the Suwannee River. Priced at $149,900. THI3. 2u01 3 BR. 3 B MOBILE HOME ,:,r. 123 s .:re Thi hn mei i r, gre3t co dil:,n and nS', a eIll designed floor plan. Open living area, master bedroom with his & hers baths, screen porch, 2 car carport. Conveniently located near Bronson. $89,900. (LMH-751401-K) (352) 493- 2221 CLOSE TO EVERYTHING This 2 BR, 2 Ba mobile home on a nicely landscaped lot is priced below market value. Hurry, it won't las. long. Priced at $89,500. 1:316 ,PFES PRIME DE.'ELOPMENtT TRACT ,r., SR 26 at Fanning Springs City Limits. Approx. 15 acres. Zooned Commercial General with balance Zoned A-1. Paved frontage on SR 26 and County L.nr, F1 P. i-.le .,rnen atlbon .r.o Cii of F arrr.g r,,',. ,:i000 ICO.A-7519e:6)352 4,3m222l AFFORDABLE 3 BR concrete block home in C.ry ,l Ch.efland Large enclosed Damiwortshop FPned to sel 5$94 503 (LR-7513091 (3521 493 2221 "' S GREAT LOCATION 3 3 Dnc. home on 4 j. *.3c. us Irnea scies Lots if e L,-as Feplarce. fruit trees and an old store building ir.ai wodla CLOSE TO CHIEFLAND CITY LIMITS, Newly make a good workshop or storage area Pncea to remodeled 27'x76 DW on 1 acre, mol. Home has allow for TLC repairs. $189,500. (LR*.50393) been upgaded inside & out. New kitchen (352) 493-2221. appliances, ceramic tile & pergo flooring. Split floor plan, offers plenty of space. Close& Convenient. $90,000. (LMH-751603-D (352) 493- 2221. PLANTATION STYLE HOEM Lovely 3 BR, 2 B Southern Beauty raised Creole Style Home nestles among century old live oaks. Over 3,000 sq. ft. of living area with large open front and rear screened porches. 30x60 pole bam, dog kennel & rns, horse stable. Over 28 acres of pasture & woods. Secluded & Private. Too many features to list. Must see. $575,000. (LR-749228-D) (352) 493-2221. acreMOL fenced on 3 sides with a fully fumished' 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home w/bonus room and a" bay windows. It is on concrete pillars anda foundation with a large deck overlooking 'a beautiful, peaceful canal just 3 minutes Io ine. Suwannee River and 3 more minutes to Cud' ot. Mexico! It has 36x38, 2 stall boathouse w/lifts, and a 1/2 bath. storage shed. outdobr. refrigerator, fish cleaning area., vinyl seawall W concrete header. Everything you nened Is here!l Come live the weekend or full time coastal life. you ve been dreaming oln$339.000: (DW-750298-' JHM) (3521 542-9007.. , .TUCKED AWAY 3 BR/2B mobile home on a nice lot. This home is one block from the river : and convenient to marinas and restaurant. Priced at $145,000. Mitchell Hatcher .- ,: '. f ," aS^i K!w 4 RIVER'S EDGE CONDO Beautiful River Views - largest unit available. 1400 sq. ft., 2/2 stainless appliances, hardwood floors in dining rooms, tiled kitchen & baths. Large swimming pool & lovelyy landscaping. Parking underneath and the most desirable deep water! Get the most for your money with this one! Priced to Move at $489,900. Barbara Avenue Cross City Phone (352) 498-1648 SILVER OAKS1 Lovely 3/2 home on two, half acre wooded lots. Central H/A. fully equipped kitchen, 2 car garage. Plus 28x32 detached garage & workshop with 1/2 bath. This home was built new in 2002. Paved streets. Deed restricted community. Must Seel $185,000. (LR-750468) (352) 493-2221. 5 ACRES WITH 3/2 MOBILE HOME. The mobile home needs some TLC. The property is being sold by a court appointed guardian that has not lived there and has no knowledge of the condition of the property. There is also a SW mobile home on the property that is of no value. The property is pesenlly being cleaned and should be able 16 show on 1/23-06. "SOLD AS IS" $75,000. (GMH-751099-JW) (352) 463-6144 or 542-0009 BEAUTIFUL 2.5 ACRE MOL, partially cleared 16(t with 2 RV hookups. There are two 21'x45" concrete pads to park your RV, 4" well with filter., power pole, and a circular limerock driveway.. This lot has everything you need to use as .a weekend get-away or build your dream home, or' set up your mobile home. Close to shopping,. schools, the Suwannee River, and the Gulf of. Mexico. Please call before going to property." PRICED REDUCED, Seller is motivated iand wiling to look at offers. $55,00. (DA749521JW). (352) 463-6144 or 542-0009. "Chiefland's Oldest Realtor" For over 32 years, we have been a leader in sales in the Tri-County area. Call us today for a free Market Valuation I and let us tell you how we can help you sell your property. Acreage Homes Farms Waterfront Commercial Unlimited Dirt Work *Land & Lot Clearing eDriveways & Culverts *Rock & Dirt *Excavating *Demolition *ETC. Free Estimates (352) 578-5023 Owner, Operator Licensed & Insured (352) 283-2600 William Sikes y N--j I q 1*4 MOO" Page 12 P.,/" ,,o-: ow ) \, tk- I I DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Commission Passes Proclamation In Recognition LOST This ; , adorable little guy .' has been missing since last Friday t QM April 7h. He is a 3- year-old Chihuahua named . "Spike". If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact James & Irene Valentine at 498-3931, 498-5163, or 578-4215, 578- 4641. REWARD OFFERED! Levy County Quilt Museum Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, April 6th ;at the Levy County Quilt Museum. Two quilts were put together and quilting was started. We still have one to go and it will go in next week. We had a wonderful day on Saturday, April 1st. It was great to have live music and if all goes well we will start our Pickin on the Porch in September when the Cedar Key Mountain Band comes back from Md. We also had Todd Troyer to bless our building, we do this at different times and it makes us feel so good. He said a beautiful blessing and then enjoyed the gospel music. Thank you Todd. SToday we also had Jim Foran and Scott Coker from the Ambulance Service to answer some questions. We learned a lot and were shown the inside of the ambulance to see what may have to go on if you have to use the service. They stayed and had lunch with us and it was educational and we did have questions answered. Lunch was chicken and noodle day plus mustard greens, corn bread, stew, collards, lots of salads and more desserts also Billy's raspberry pie. Dixie Defenders To Host Confederate History Month Dinner On April 22nd the Dixie Defenders will host a Confederate History Month Dinner at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Hall located on US 19, south of Cross City. On April 7th Dixie Defenders Commander Joe Sparacino, accepted a Proclamation by the Board of County Commission which recognizes April as Confederate History Month and helps us remember the War Between the States and those who fought in the civil war. The proclamation read as follows: WHEREAS, the month of April is the time during which the Confederate States of America initiated and ended its four-year struggle for a Sovereign and Independent Nation; and WHEREAS, in proportion to its population, the State of Florida lent more soldiers and sailors to the Confederate cause than did any other Southern state; and WHEREAS, all Floridians should be knowledgeable of the History of the War Between the States and the Battles fought in the State of Florida, including the Battles of Natural Bridge, Olustee and Santa Rosa Island; and WHEREAS, April 26 has been designated by the laws of Florida as a legal holiday, a time which to honor the memories of those who sacrificed their lives in the War Between the States; and WHEREAS, as we recall the tragic events that took place between the years 1861 and 1865, we do so in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the conflicting ideals and passions that pitted brother against brother and tore a nation apart. NOW THEREFORE, be it respectfully proclaimed that the residents of Dixie County, Florida be urged to observe the month of April 2006, as Florida Confederate History Month and, in solemnly contemplating the events of that time, resolve to foster a climate in which all Americans live and work together in harmony in "one nation under God." The dinner will not only be a time for fellowship, but a portion of the proceeds will go towards a monument project of the John Hance Osteen Camp #770 in Trenton. A get acquainted hour will start at 3pm and a Southern Dinner will begin at 4pm. Tickets are only $7.00 each and because of limited seating, payment will need to be in advance. Please make check payable to: Dixie Defenders #2086, PO Box 2452, Cross City, FL 32628. For more information you may contact the Commander at 498-3903. A raffle of a Robert E. Lee print will be held along with other door prizes. Uniforms and other period dress is encouraged. Please join us for what promises to be an enjoyable time. DIXIE IS ALIVE & WELL! DED VINDICE! I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it. -Sir Laurence Olivier REPO O UT-g i ;USAg'" of Confederate History Month r Old Town: 542-7027 Cross City: 498-5184 Fanning Springs: 463-0707 Horseshoe Beach: 498-2400 "Selling all of Dixie" 20 acres, $185,000 property is off of 351 : " with 4" well, cleared driveway and home ' site. NE 348th Street 0 2/1 two story duplex on 2 acres near Suwannee River, ; ! landscaped yard w/ coy pond & fountain, new metal roof, new-' paint, lighted staircase, concrete block / wood frame construction $369,000 CR 317 A * 1/1 home on 4 lots in Suwannee Gardens w/ paved road - frontage (CR 317), 2 storage bldgs., REDUCED to $46,900 1204 SE Hwy 317 * 3/2 home on I acre corner lot with paved road frontage on 55--" A, includes 30 x 40 workshop, $249,000 28 SE 636 St . * 2/1 fully furnished block home recently built on 4.65 acres on-' corner of C.R. 351 & C.R. 353, reduced to $153,900 7671 NE C.R. 351 assumable mortgage - * 3/2 DW/MH 1995, 24x36', on 2 acres, corner lot, Rambling Woods Subdivision $79,000 NE 395 St * 2/1 12 x 60 MH on 2.23 acres, backyard has a creek that leads to Suwannee River, paved road frontage, $62,000 CR 317 * 1980 2/2 12x60' Concorde MH, Lot 21 Block 35 (50x100') Suwannee Gardens, $31,900 SE 941 St- * Lot 3 Mathew Plantation, 2.73 cleared acres with lots of beautiful trees, fenced on 3 sides, $42,000 NE 400 Ave * Lot 49 Holly Woods S/D, 2 acres, $30,500, NE 262 Ave * 5 acres, Lot 19 block A Suwannee Oak Forest S/D, gated, cleared road and homesite, includes well, septic and p.p., $80,000 NE 327 Ave Jim Ward Ave * Lot #25 Marjorie Manor S/D, with well septic and oower. cleared driveway, 2.3 acres $39,000 NE 504 Ave * Lot 47 Suwannee River Old Town S/D, .43 acres 80' on Suwannee River, lot has cert. septic, on paved road just off US'" 19, $195,000 NE 82nd Ave * Two waterfront lots on quiet serene upper Steinhatchee river. -' 2/1 wood frame home on stilts sits on 1 acre lot. Nice wooded' acre lot mol adjacent. Lots 1 & 2 unit 1 Mingo Acres, asking $250,000 SW 123 Ave * Lot 11 unit 3 Mingo Acres on creek that leads to Steinhatchee River corner lot asking $50,000 SW 123 Ave www.dixie-realty.corn Old Town 542-7835 Steinhatchee 498-7637. i Mary Ross & Ronnie Edmonds Steinhatchee Office , Lois Litchfield Mills Old Town Office. 3 + ACRES. Last parcel at the end of road. Very private and lots of palm trees on this piece. In Old Town, 42,000.00. W ,A QUIET COUNTRY SEEING in Cross City area. This 5 year old home has 2/1 bath. One BR has a nice sitting area. Approx. 1900 sq. ft, situated on 3.5 acres. Grab your chair & enjoy your own fishingA. pond. Huge pole barn or workshop. $140,000. _ 10-ACRE TRACT IN GULF FOREST SD in Jena, owner financing. $115,000.00. I BENTWOOD ESTATES SD 5 acre tracts with paved ,., .l h road frontage Owner financing. Starting at $64,900up to $74.900.00. These are wooded lots so you C3Ft.clear just what you want. i..ui ...-rr lc'n.with pole Lbarn. In (11 .,-= ... See NEW$ n the wk mkng... call the ADYOCe i at 498-312 White's Pump Service Pump Repairs All Makes & Models Submersible Pumps Pool Pumps Water Softeners Iron Filters ." Serving The Tri-County Area Over 25 Years Experience Garland White (352) 542-0065 - m okl kloii Smith & AssociatesG MrA6 PMAWWWWOMA Page 13.,- DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Dixie County Board of County Commissioners Dixie County Courthouse - Commission Meeting Room Cross City, Florida 6:00 PM March 16, 2006 The Dixie County Board of County Commissioners of Dixie County, Florida, met on Thursday, March 16th, 2006 at 6:00 PM in a regular meeting, in the County * Commissioner's Meeting Room, in the ' Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City, Florida. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT John L. Driggers, Chairman James T. Valentine, Vice- Chairman Hoyt J. "Buddy" Lamb Marcus A. Hays Alton J. Land CLERK'S OFFICE Chad Allen Reed, Clerk of Court Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk STAFF PRESENT Arthur Bellot, County Coordinator Lindsey Lander, County Attorney "CALL TO ORDER The Chairman John L. Driggers. called the meeting to order. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Invocation by Commissioner Valentine Pledge to American Flag led by Commissioner Driggers Welcome by Chairman Driggers APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Minutes, Regular -Meeting of March 2nd, 2006 presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner Lamb, seconded by Commissioner Land and carried to approve the minutes as presented. DICK EDWARDS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS CONSULTING Mr. Dick Edwards came forward and presented the Dixie County Grants Status Report dated March 16, 2006 that included a schedule of anticipated CDBG activity for the 2006 funding -cycle. and 2006-2007 Income Limits for the Federal Department of Housing -& Urban Development (HUD). SHIP/HHR A-The Florida Housing Finance ..Corporation will monitor the Dixie County SHIP Program March 28. This monitoring will S...Je in Tallahassee, not Dixie County. S B-William Johns has reached agreement with DeYoung & Dickey, instead of McQuay S....Construction, to do the housing rehabilitation work on his home -(at the same amount of contract; $45,000). C-The following HHR projects are completed: Douglas Ward, John Luke, Christine Snellgrove, and Scott McCall. D-These HHR projects are under contract: Edna. Morgan, James Cooper, Milton Teague, Frances Valentine, and Susie Adkins. E-These HHR projects are .pending: William Johns, Perry S .. 'Keen,and Jerrell Chad Everett. F-These HHR projects have to be bid: Rosa Treverrow and Lois McDuffie. -Mr. Edwards stated the Board needs to approve or deny approval for h.e William loihn' home to be done by -De-\oung Dick[.,. m otion by Commissioner Hays, Secorn'ed by Commissioner Valentine apdc.. carried to approve DeYoung & ')]D-ke', d.' the Housing Rehab on \iliiam I -,li, home at the same price ::a.AIcQuz:, quoted. S \ IL LIE COLLINS AND HATTIE SB'ELL IOHNSON ,.' \\dill Collins, dad of Nick Collins, spoke on behalf on his son. ,-He thanked the Board for their support.Ms. Hattie Bell Johnson came .before the Board regarding support for I h.'r nephew, Nick Collins. She submfited a letter to the Board from the F:imil, and Friends of Nick. The Siiitad that he is the first Dixie 'County Citizen to be selected as part of 'the NFL Pro Football Program (Green B,ay'-Packers). He has brought the ,'Dixie' County High School Athletic Program from a state level to a national level. A billboard sign displaying Nick Co lins and his photo was discussed. ,Motion by Commissioner Hays; -seconded by Commissioner Lamb and iried .vith all Commissioners in .a'n.r u. put up the billboard. Di,.ie County is proud of this fine Sypung man, Nick Collins. S, JAN PARKS OFFICE '- MANAGER OF FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE S. -l Parks came before the Board -nd .reqtucited their presence at a press :.,nferen c scheduled for Monday, SMarch 27th, 2006. It will be to announce the partnership formed betweenn Family Medical Practice and \Clieek Pharmacy and the Federal 340B S"Drug,Pricing Program. The rules are that you must be a ,patient of FMP. FMP will in turn write your prescriptions to be filled at Cheek 'Pharmacy. You will always pay the lowvest price available to Cheek's. It could be a discount up to as much as ;,fThe Commissioners agreed that S'DtLie County will benefit from this "program and thanked Ms. Parks for the iffr.miatii.'n JOHN DRIGGERS, JR., DC. F-ORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION Dixie County Horseman's 'Association President, John Driggers, Jr, appeared before the Board to discuss the issues between the S-lorseman's Association (HMA) and the.' Cattleman's Association (CMA). 'He stated that for the past two years ,'the HMA has assisted in raising funds 'for the scholarship funds for the CMA. ' The HMA wanted to let the Board ' kn:'".' that they were not against the -CMA. We came to you tonight Wbciitise we want to clear our name. -fle continued that the HMA wants to ..,i.k together with all parties involved, - "bil feels that it would be best if only one group schedules the events. '-Shirley Davis, Clarence Davis, ..Jirpmy Lowery, and Cynthia Sikes 'poke on behalf of the HMA regarding Several issues. S'John Driggers, Jr. stated for now we want to make sure we can keep what we have at the Trail Riders Club until an agreement is made on the lease. He stated that they applied for the lease for the space not because of the pavilion. The Board of Commissioners agreed that they could continue to use the space at the Trail Riders Club. JERRY MARTIN, DEPUTY CHIEF OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Jerry Martin came before the Board and informed them that three new units-chassis have been delivered to Orlando and should be completed and in service within 120 days. JOE RUTH. SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR Joe Ruth appeared before the Board and recommended Lamar Lord for the Over-the-Road Truck Driver position. Motion by Commissioner Lamb, seconded by Commissioner Hays and carried with all in favor to transfer Lamar Lord to this position based on him having the most ,experience and he is a long-time employee. Mr. Ruth stated that he will need to fill the position being vacated by Lamar. The Board agreed to advertise this position. Mr. Ruth updated the Board on the Toxic Roundup Event. It went very well and the figures should be up from last year. A report was presented to the Board by Mr. Ruth. He requested it be published in the local newspaper in order to be in compliance with the state. The report states that the cost per household for solid waste is $150.16. S Motion by Commissioner Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Lamb and carried to publish the report. A lady in the public inquired about the existing problem of litter on the right of ways within the county. Mr. Ruth explained that the county is not allowed to pick up litter on state highway right of ways. The state has contracts with individuals and the contractors get paid by the pound. In the past, the issue has come up and we can not interfere. HOWARD REED, COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Howard Reed stated that the dragline is being worked on at the rock pit. It should be completed within the next week. JACK SPIVEY, BUILDING OFFICIAL Mr. Jack Spivey stated that he reviewed the applications and would like to recommend David Lake for the Building Inspector position because he meets the requirements of the advertisement; he is the only applicant that has a state license. There was discussion. Commissioner Land stated he did not know Mr. Lake and wanted to hire David Osteen The advertisement that was run in the DC Advocate was read aloud by Commissioner Hays. Mr. Spivey stated that it is required by the state that the building inspector have five (5) years experience with residential construction. David Osteen stated that he disagreed with Mr. Spivey. Billy Keen, Zoning Official, asked the Board why they always go with the recommendation of every other department head and not this one. Sandy Maynard inquired if the Board was going to go through an interview process. She stated there is no way you can get complete information based on an application. You need to have a face to face interview. Commissioner Hays stated that the Board voted on a committee at the last meeting to review the applications. Sandy Maynard stated that this didn't happen. Commissioner Lamb stated he did not put anyone on the committee and he wanted Jack Spivey to represent him. He stated that the Board has set precedence and usually goes with the department head recommendation. Attorney Lindsey Lander stated that the decision made by the Board at .the last meeting'to create a committee needs to be followed or rescinded. Commissioner Hays inquired if the Local Licensing Board was still intact. Mr. Spivey stated it is and consists of Ed DeYoung, Bobby Lindsey, Keith Bradley, and others. Commissioner Driggers commented that he doesn't want a committee, Motion by Commissioner Hays, seconded by Commissioner Lamb and carried to rescind the committee with all in favor. Motion by Commissioner Land, seconded by Commissioner Valentine to hire David Osteen. Commissioner Lamb and Commissioner Hays stated they want to go with the Department Head recommendation to hire David Lake. Commissioner Driggers voted and carried the motion to hire David Osteen for the Building Inspector position. Employment will start on March 27rh, 2006 with requirement that he must have his license in six (6) months; the position will terminate six (6) months from March 27th, 2006 if the license has not been obtained. Mr. Osteen stated that he has 14 years experience in construction with 5 years of it in a supervisory position and if he doesn't have his license within six (6) months he will resign and not have to be fired. Arthur Bellot, County Coordinator inquired on the rate of pay. Motion by Commissioner Hays, seconded by Commissioner Valentine and carried to start his rate of pay at $11.54 per hour for $24,003.20 annually as a salaried position to rise to $30,000 when he receives his license. Commissioner Lamb inquired about a vehicle for Mr. Osteen. Use of the yellow truck at the road department was discussed. This vehicle will not be a take home vehicle at this time. Commissioner Driggers stated if a new truck is purchased for this department John Jenkins may want it. The Board approved for Mr. Bellot to purchase a vehicle from the State Bid of Florida Sheriff Association if funds were budgeted. Mr. Osteen will be training and riding with Mr. Spivey for now. BILLY KEEN, ZONING OFFICIAL & SAFETY DIRECTOR Billy Keen stated he had nothing to report at this time and left the meeting. CHAD ALLEN REED. CLERK OF CLERK a. Action Item: Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern Memorandum .of Agreement between Dixie County and the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner Lamb, seconded by Commissioner Hays and carried to approve the agreement for signature by the Chairman. b. Action Item: Satisfaction of Deferred Payment Loan Agreements from Dixie County to Doris Beckham recorded in Book 290 Page 178 and from Dixie County to Teresa Fowler recorded in Book 297 Page 421 for acknowledgement of full payment of the indebtedness and satisfaction of the mortgages presented for approval and signature by the Chairman. Both were executed in March of 2003. Motion by Commissioner Hays, seconded by Commissioner Valentine and carried with all in favor to approve the Satisfaction of DPL's for signature by the Chairman. c. Action Item: Darabi & Associates, Inc. Letter of. Transmittal for Partial Payment Estimate No. 5 for Subaqueous Services, Inc. in the amount of $85,950.00 presented for approval to be paid'in today's invoices. The Board inquired about the progress of the project. Motion by Commissioner Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Hays to approve the payment. Commissioner Lamb and Commissioner Land voted to deny the request for payment. Chairman Driggers voted to break the tie to approve the request for payment. d. lAction ItemI: Darabi & Associates, Inc. Letter of Transmittal for Partial Payment Estimate No. 6 for Subaqueous Services, Inc. in the amount of $126,000.00 for approval to be paid in the end of the month invoices upon receipt of funds. The Board inquired about the completion date. It is supposed to be completed by 4/18/06.- . Motion by Commissioner Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Hays and carried to approve the request for payment based on approval by Darabi & Associates in the letter of transmittal and to be paid upon receipt* of funds. Commissioner Lamb was against the payment. e. [Information Itemi: A Notice of Intent to Issue Permit Revision for the Town of Cross City by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been received by the Clerk. The permit revision includes construction of a slow-rate restricted public access land application system consisting of a 52-acre spray field, installation of a pump station located at the new land application site, and conversion of the existing 0.007 MGD percolation pond (R-001) to a lined wet weather discharge storage pond. The slow-rate restricted public access land application system will be located approximately southeast of the intersection of Stockade Road and CR 351 in Cross City, Florida. Once construction is completed, the treated effluent will be primarily applied to the spray field. Surface water discharge will be maintained as an emergency discharge point. ARTHUR BELLOT. COUNTY COORDINATOR Arthur Bellot came before the Board and informed them that the Roy Ward Little League Park will receive more work from the $200,000 grant received after the season is over. The County has approval to proceed. The Domestic Violence Task Force Meeting was today. Domestic Violence Awareness Day was discussed and they requested that the Board kick it off at 9:50 AM on April 6th just before the regular meeting begins at 10:00 AM. Sexual Abuse Awareness Day is scheduled for April 6th and will have a Bar-B-Que lunch served in the park. The Commissioners are invited to attend. Chairman Driggers stated we will schedule to break early for lunch to enable us to attend. Mr. Bellot discussed a grant provided by the Suwannee River Water Management District that will provide software to be used in the Building and Zoning Department. It will be useful to determine if property proposed to be developed is in the flood areas of the county. FEMA flood maps were done in 1981 and hard to go through; they are about 8 inches thick. Arthur recommended approval of the grant. Motion by Commissioner Hays, seconded by Commissioner Valentine and carried with all in favor to approve the use of the new GIS System with Flood Maps from the SRWMD. Commissioner Driggers inquired about the work that is to be done to the Building & Zoning Office and when it will be done. Arthur updated the Board on the projects that are being done now and pending. The County Coordinator Office, the EMS roof and a project in Suwannee are underway. Hinton Landing, the State Probation Office, the Trail Riders Club and the Building & Zoning are the projects pending. Hinton Landing dredging is completed. Mr. Bellot stated that he and Howard Reed discussed the possibility of using rip-rap. The company used to do the Turner Point Landing job was contacted and quoted approximately $16,000; based on the county pumping the concrete and using county labor. Motion by Commissioner Land, seconded by Commissioner Hays and carried with all in favor to accept the quote for the repairs on the Hinton Landing Park. March 29'1 is Legislative Day in Tallahassee and confirmation is needed for who will be attending. Commissioner Lamb, Commissioner Driggers, Chad Reed, Jerry Martin, and Lindsey Lander registered to attend with Commissioner Hays. The Joint Public Hearing with Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for April 6th, 2006 at 6:00 PM regarding the Public Boat Ramp. Arthur Bellot discussed the 2005- 2006 SCRAP Priority List. He stated that 1 & 2 have been approved for funding and to be completed in 2007; CR 353 (Governor Hill Lake Road) and CR 358 Loop (Old 19). The FDOT has requested for Dixie County to submit a new list. Arthur recommended that Rilla Lord and Otis Brannen Roads be done "in house" since they are relatively small roads. After discussion the Board agreed on the following: 1. CR 351 A (Higginbotham Store to McCrabb Baptist Church) 2. NE 816 Avenue (Gornto Springs Road) 3. Jim Mikell Road The Shired Island Road was discussed. Danny Collins asked for a letter and that has been done. We may get this road funded by the Federal Government. McGriff Pass is already funded. Both were re-requested this year. SCOP priority list was discussed. The Jena Road has been approved for funding and to be completed in 2007. The Board agreed on the following: 1. Spillers Road (NE 389 Avenue and NE 538 Street; from CR 351 to SR 349 2. Veterans Road (NE 165 Avenue; from US19 to Cross City Correctional Institution) 3. Shired Island Road (CR 357; from CR 351S to Shired Island) Arthur Bellot stated that -Park Attendant Jack Bowen is present and wants the Board to know that he has moved on site at Hinton Landing. Mr. Bowen stated that he picked up trash yesterday and again this morning because a lot of trash had been put on the ground during the night. The Board discussed closing the park at 10:00 PM Clerk Reed stated that he had overlooked the request to appoint a contact person and requested the Board appoint a contact person at this time for the Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern Agreement. Motion by Commissioner Hays, seconded by Commissioner Valentine and carried to appoint Commissioner Lamb. Commissioner Lamb accepted the appointment. Arthur stated he had received an inquiry about re-locating a business in the county but it would not qualify for the industrial park but was requesting tax abatement. They are to attend a future Commission meeting. Attorney Lindsey Lander stated he would look into the matter. LINDSEY LANDER COUNTY ATTORNEY A.tornm-e, Lander stated that ,e hlas been working on several items and the resolution approved by the Board for the formation of the Rural Planning Organization will be presented at the next meeting for signature by the Chairman. Lindsey stated that there needs to be an addendum to the General Leasing, LLC lease at the airport. They need an additional 2 acres. The other parts of the lease will not change. Commissioner Driggers stated they need it for a helipad. Motion by Commissioner Lamb on behalf of the Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Hays and carried to approve an addendum to the lease. This will be provided to the Clerk by Lindsey Lander. ,- COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Lamb stated that he had been approached by an individual asking if he could expedite getting the minutes into the newspaper. Clerk Reed stated that the minutes have to be approved by the Board at the next regular meeting before they can be published. The county pays a reduced rate for the minutes to be published. Due to the space required the newspaper publishes it when they can. Also, it is not a mandatory requirement that they be published; it is a service provided by this Board. Arthur Bellot inquired about putting them on the county website. This will be looked into. Commissioner Hays stated that he would like to mention that Dixie County has lost a lifetime resident, Bertie Valentine 99 years old this past week. We want to take a few moments to remember her family and the family ofJudson Walker in prayer. A few moments of silence was taken. Commissioner Lamb stated that he would like the Board to sponsor a Little League Ball Team. This is paid out of pocket personally by the Board and not out of county funds. The Board purchased Clare Currie's pig at the Livestock Fair. She is the daughter of Chuck Currie. This was paid out of pocket personally by the Board and not out of county funds. Commissioner Valentine stated that he would like to try to put city water to DTRAC. All the county would have to pay is a monthly fee; the meter would be put in for free. Board agreed to proceed with this. Commissioner Driggers stated he has been informed that the Supervisor of Elections office is hot and unable to control the temperature. Arthur Bellot stated this has been fixed. The belt was broken and the thermostat is in a different office. Buddy Walker has repaired it. Commissioner Lamb informed everyone that the Historical Society is raffling a four-wheeler. There will be 200 tickets sold at $50 each. David Osteen came forward and apologized to the Board for his conduct. He stated he owes the public an apology. Ms. Bea Gregory stated he owes Jack Spivey an apology. Arthur Bellot stated that it is a critical time of growth in our county and that he must hold the builders to the letter of the law concerning especially multistory residential structures. Commissioner Driggers stated that Mr. Spivey's license is on the line; you need to always remember that. Chad Reed informed the Board that he has withdrew his name from the clerk appointment by the governor. He stated that his heart is in taking care of the people and if the Board will have him back he will be returning to his position as Chief of Emergency Services. All Board agreed for him to return to his position effective at the time of appointment of clerk by the governor. Commissioner Lamb stated that he and Chad went to Tallahassee together and the State Officials feel the same that Chad is needed in the Emergency Services Department. Clerk Reed stated that Sid Dosh helped him to make his decision; due to his recent emergency. VOUCHERS APPROVED Vendor 24710- 24827 Payroll 24655 24877 ADJOURN Motion was made by Commissioner Land, seconded by Commissioner Lamb and carried to adjourn at 9:01 PM. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DIXIE COUNTY, FLORIDA John L. Driggers, Chairman Ellen C. Sands, Clerk of Court Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk Dixie County Sheriff's Team Bake Sale and Boot Drive The Dixie County Sheriffs Team will be holding a Bake Sale this Thursday, April the 13th at Hitchcock's Foodway in Old Town. We will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. We are taking orders for Strawberry Cakes, Pea Picken Cakes, Chocolate or Pound Cakes. You may call to make an order and set up a delivery date. Tammie Barber -498-1462, and Lorie Hodge at 498-1231.: The Sheriffs Team will also be holding a Boot Drive, this Thursday, April the 13th, in Old Town at the comer of T9 and 349S. This past Friday was a huge success and vwe appreciate every donation. Please support the Sheriffs Team as we continue to raise money for the American Cancer Society. See ydu there!!! Randy B. King Joins Membership Of American Angus Association Randy B King, Old Town, Florida, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 34,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef cattle registry Association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 14 million registered Angus,. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records- on individual animals for its members. These permanent records help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce high quality, efficient breeding cattle which are then recorded with the American Angus Association. Most of these registered Angus are used by the U.S. farmers and ranchers who raise high quality beef for U.S. consumption. Log Onto www.dcadyocate.iet for the latest news... New & Nearly New Clothing Consignments Hours: Tues. Fri. 10AM 6PM & Sat. 10AM 4PM 14831 NW US Hwy. 19 .(352) 490-4925 Chiefland, FL 32626 FAX (352) 490-4926 Page 14 .Page 15' DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 'U Check out our website @ www.dcadvocate.net It's that time of year again when all the lovely young -15 ladies in Dixie gather to vie for the covenanted title of 6 . Miss Dixie 2006. ' This year the pageant will , be held on Saturday, May 6 , with interviews starting at . 5:00 pm and the pageant at ' 6:00 pm at the Dixie County High School Auditorium. Young ladies in grades 7- 9 may sign up for the Miss . Dixie Princess. The Miss Dixie pageant is for young ladies in grades 10-12. Entry fee is $75.00 which includes a picture. The Children's Pageant .- will be held on Friday, May A -: 5'h, beginning at 5:00pm in " the DCHS Auditorium. There are five categories: 0-11 months, 1-2 years, 3-5005 iss Dixie Princessg N ga, ui t & years, 608 years and 9-11 years and it is open to both 2005 Miss Dixie Holly Freeman boys and girls. Entry fee is $50.00 for the little ones. Deadline for applications is April 25t To find out more about the pageants and where you may get an application you may call Kathryn McInnis at 498-6709 or 542-7377 (evenings). Setn- YotUr tfomRe? Let Udi UdleYow Ci . Dave Eicher Photography LAW OFFICE OF Specializing in Weddings &lE ent CAMELLA L. 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Communication Services $2,592 Utility Services $3,521 General Liability Insurance $9,005 Repair & Maintenance $123,511 Miscellaneous Charges $731 Office Supplies $1,688 Operating Supplies $123,571 Books, Continuing Education $4,175 Machinery & Equipment $26,032 Installment Payments for Equipment $155,500 Appropriation for Collections $190,000 TOTAL $1,630,772 $1,626,837 Number of Households 10834 Solid Waste Expense 1,626,837 Cost Per Household $150.16 ,This information is being provided pursuant to Florida Statutes to inform the -public of the cost of Solid Waste Services In Dixie County. You May Qualify For Extra Help With New -Medicare Prescription Drug Program Costs By Clif Copeland Social Security JPublic Affairs Specialist By now, nearly' all Americansi who may be .eligible for the new Medicare Prescription Drug program probably know at least something about this historic, cost-saving program. But have you also heard about the extra help that could bring you big savings on your monthly premiums, annual deductibles *and prescription co-payments? That extra help could be worth an average of $2,100 per year for those who qualify. You could qualify for the extra help if you have limited income (below $14,700 for an individual or $19,800 for a married couple) and resources (below $11,500 for an individual or $23,000 for a married couple). To learn more or to apply now, visit Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescr iptionhelp or call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772- 1213. If you have a hearing ,.impairment, call 1-800-325- 0778. After you apply, Social Security will review your application and let you know if you qualify for the extra help. If you qualify, you will need to enroll in a Medicare-approved . prescription drug plan to get help with your prescription costs. If you have been putting off making a decision about applying for the prescription drug program, I would encourage you to act as soon as possible because the deadline for initial enrollment in the Medicare Prescription Drug program ends on May 15, 2006. You should act now. Enroll in the Medicare Prescription Drug program and, if you qualify, the extra help that may save you additional money on premium payments and plan co- payments. See The Advocate For All Your FAXING NEEDS!! copae s..copaeThm. *tre eo opaisn Drive a Little Bell SEV A css City More.. .. OT Old TownrWls en / i All Roads White Ford / In Chleflandt oter creek wiis on SGulfHammod cala Cedar Key Inglis S onine 24Hrs. a.Day NUTREA ADM S So $$SAVE$$ 5V S StandingSeam Quality Metal Roofing & Commercial Accessories at Discount Prices 1 3' Wide Galvalume 3' Wide Painted 3' Wide Economy Panels Ask About Our Metal Buildings!1 Cut to your desired lengths delivery service available. 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Jacob will appear in the United States Achievement Academy's Oftcial Yearbook which is published nationally. ,"Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy. -The Academy selects USAA winners upon the exclusive rednmendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by thd Academy. The criteria for selection are a student's academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, cifiUnship, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a qualified sponsor. :.Jacob Manos is the son of Jan Manos and the late Charlie MaN os of Old Town, FL. Association Lee Goodson IV, Old Town, Florida, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The 'American Angus Association is the largest beef registry association in the world, with more than 34,000 active adult and junior members. See The Advocate FOr All Your PRINTING NEEDS!! Your RUBBER STAMP NEEDS!! Springhouse Quilter's News The beginner classes have all been completed for the 2006 ., :. new quilt members joining '' Springhouse Quilters. These . classes were held each week i '! during March and April for the - day and night group and ' included 6 sample quilt blocks . and a feathered heart quilted pillow top. Each block taught a different concept of quilting . and builds the foundation that most quilters will need to N become experienced quilters. There were approximately 25 ladies taking the classes this year. All of the ladies are now working on assembling their blocks into a sampler quilt. All of the ladies will be very excited when they are able to present their completed sampler for a show and tell at a regular meeting of Springhduse. Another item that new members of Springhouse learn during the beginning classes is to make one of the distinctive nametags that are worn by Springhouse Quilters. The picture above shows the nametag being worn by the night members. Any member that fails to wear their nametag during the regular meetings is fined; the fine being the requirement that a quilt block called a "penalty block" must be made for the offense. It is always interesting to see who forgot to bring their nametag. The penalty blocks are eventually made into a quilt. Springhouse quilters were again saddened last week at the loss of one of their newest members, Carol Stanley. Ms. Carol joined Springhouse for the first time in January of this year. She attended the nite owls' meetings and was very helpful sharing her knowledge of quilting. Ms. Carol was a very special person to all who met her. It did not take long after you met Ms. Carol, before you knew she had already learned almost everything there was to know about quilting. If she did not know an answer to a quilting question, she would immediately hunt for an answer. Ms. Carol taught the beginning classes for the Suwannee Valley Quilt Shop. She lived in Alachua County and would make the daily trip to Trenton and each Tuesday, at the end of the day, she would attend the nite owl meetings. Then, all alone, she would make her trip home. She would be back in Trenton on Wednesday morning before the shop opened at 10:00 AM. Probably the reason Ms. Carol was such a great quilt teacher was because she was a retired schoolteacher. Ms. Carol was a member of at least two other quilting groups. Ms. Carol was a member of the United Church of Gainesville where she was very active in working with the homeless. She often stayed all night at her church preparing and serving the needs of the homeless. Ms. Carol may have been small in size but the knowledge she shared made her a very special and great person. For information on Springhouse Quilters, please contact Anna Gilliam, 463 7922 or Lois Scott, 463 2207. Lois Scott, Publicity HOW TO START AND BUILD A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS D~ Cunty. 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Love, Mama, Daddy, Brother, Sister, Grandmother & Granddaddy pAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 / 7 ' - - - - Page 16 l / / DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 NOTICE OF ZONING CHANGE The Town Council of the Town of Cross City, Florida, proposed to amend the text of the Land Development Regulations, as follows: LDR 06-1, An application by the Town Council, to amend the text of the Land Development Regulations by amending Section 4.16 entitled Supplementary District Regulations by adding a new Section 4.16.31 entitled Bed and Breakfast Inn Requirements; and amending Section 4.5.5 Special Exceptions for Residential Single Family (RSF) District to add bed and breakfast inns as special exceptions, Section 4.6.5 entitled Residential (Mixed) Single Family/Mobile Home (RSF/MH) district to add bed and breakfast inns as special exceptions, Section 4.7.5 entitled Residential/Mobile Home (RMH) district to add bed and breakfast inns as special exceptions. Section 4.9.5 Residential, Multiple Family (RMF) District to add bed and breakfast inns as special exceptions, and Section 4.11.5 Commercial, General (CG) District to add bed and breakfast inns as special exceptions. Town of Cross City N 0 950 Feet A public hearing on the amendment to consider enactment of an ordinance to adopt the amendment will be held on April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in Town Hall, located at 99 Northeast 21st Avenue, Cross City, Florida. The title of said ordinance reads, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 306 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED; APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 4.16, ENTITLED SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 4.16.31, ENTITLED BED AND BREAKFAST INN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 4.5.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL, (CONVENTIONAL) SINGLE FAMILY (RSF) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.6.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL (MIXED) SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME (RSF/MH) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING ,SECTION 4.7.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME (RMH) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.9.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 'FOR RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY (RMF) BY ADDING 'BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.11.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL 'EXCEPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG) BY "ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE * The public hearing may be continue to one or more future dates. Any Interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any ..continuation of the public hearing shall be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above 'referenced public hearing. -At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may Appear and be heard with respect to the proposed amendment. ,.A copy of the amendment is available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, located at 99 Northeast 21st ,;.Avenue, Cross City, Florida, during regular business hours. ,,All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record -of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they 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. - The Irish Water Spaniel is sometimes called the clown of the dog family. ,The Stegosaurus dinosaur was believed to be up to 30 feet long. However, studies show its brain weighed only 2 ounces. MARK YOUR CALENDARS - GET SET FOR FUN, FOOD! GO TO THE PARK ON FRIDAY - APRIL 21, 2006 MORE TO COME.... "is t" U' Cu L. i- a Q L 5 I'm .- * Dixie County Officials Rally With State Legislator Pictured from left, Rep. Will Kendrick, Comm. Marcus Hays, Comm. John Driggers, EMS Director Chad Reeaf. Comm. Buddy Lamb and Asst. EMS Director Jerry Martin County Commissioners Buddy Lamb, Marcus Hays, John Driggers, with Chad Reed, Director of EMS Services and Jerry Martin, Assistant Director of EMS Services met recently with Rep. Will S. Kendrick (D) Carrabelle to foster local support for Dixie County. The group voiced a number of concerns that included local budget requests and eminent domain as well as other bills that will directly affect Dixie County and its residents. Budget requests submitted on behalf of the county are now being considered in the Legislative appropriations process. ' With the 2006 Legislative Session into its last weeks, dollars for fiscally constrained rural counties to continue to meet growth demand .D -e. being actively lobbied throughout the halls oftr;: Capitol. Rep. Kendrick said, "It is necessary thal e continue to keep Legislators of the larger counties -infonrmed of the needs of rural coutit- and maintain the efforts to gather the supporrt'5dr funds for the rural counties." ; -. He continued, "It is always a pleasure to h"aC.. constituents of District 10 visit the Capitol ard leC us hear of issues and concerns that affect each of them on a daily basis. We are always happy to see someone who has taken time from their busy schedules to keep us informed of particular items that are important to them." Get HIGH SPEED Internet via Satellite Today! - WildBlue* offers high-speed Internet service to almost every corner of the US via satellite. Imagine "always on", lightning fast connections. No more dialing in. No more delays. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIXIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVING YOU AT FIVE LOCATIONS *Cross City/Hwy. 19 : *Old Town Elementary School *Ruth Rains Middle School *Anderson Elementary School *Dixie County High School -Prenatal Care *Acute & Chronic Disease Care -Minor Surgical Procedures -Laceration Repair -Employment Physicals -Well Child & Newborn Care -Family Planning *School & Sports Physicals -School Health Services *Treatment for Asthma -Preventative Health Care -WIC Coupons *Dental Services -Laboratory & X-Ray -HIV Anonymous & Confidential Testing. -Child & Adult Immunizations -Kiddy Corner Play Area for Children , *Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation & Treatment . FREE PREGNANCY TESTING 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Board Certified Pediatrician To Care For Your Children Board Certified Internist To Care For Adults Medical Providers To See Your Children At School TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL: 498-1360 MOST MAJOR INSURANCES ACCEPTED PV. Page 17.' iLIN DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 REPEALING ALL CONFLICT AND EFFECTIVE DATE. LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED RAY C. FRANKS TAX DEED 878 122 SE 903ND STREET OLD TOWN, FL 32680 The holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 878 May 30, 2001 Description of Property: Parcel No. 36-10-13-5665-0023-0070 Lot Seven, (7), Block Twenty-three (23) of Stiwahnee Gardens Subdivision, as shown by plat of said subdivision of record of Plat Boojk No. One of the public records of Dixie County, Florida. SubIect to the restrictions of record. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED *GILBERT SWAIM OR FRANCES SWAIM 110 FLYNT STREET . KENNERSVILLE, NC GILBERT FLETCHER SWAIN 2700 REYNOLDA ROAD WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106 WARNING: Said property being in the County of -Dixie, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall beusold to the highest bidder at the Dixie County Courthouse on May 9th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. DATED this March 27, 2006 ELLEN C. SANDS Clerk'of the Circuit Court fly: Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk 14-17 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED - RAY C. FRANKS TAX DEED 723 122 SE 903ND STREET OLD TOWN, FL 32680 -The holder of the following certificate has filed I ad certificate for a tax deed to be issued Ai.ereorn The certificate number and year of S :u,j.anre, the description of the property, and the narnes in which it was assessed are as Certificate No.: 723 :May 27, 1999 pDescription of Property: :Paredl No. 36-10-13-5665-0022-0290 Lot Twenty-nine (29) Block Twenty-two (22) 3:f'SOWANNEE GARDENS SUBDIVISION, as shown by plat of said subdivision of record ,of Plat Book No. One of the public records of JDixie County, Florida. -Subject to the restrictions of record. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED - -ROSE SACHS, 1775 EAST 10TH STREET BROOKLYN 23, NEW YORK -ROSE SACHS, 750 SW 3 AVE. #100, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 'WARNING: Said property being in the County of -Dixie, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law Ihe property described in such certificate shall 4be sold to the highest bidder at the Dixie county Courthouse on- May 9th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. IATED this March 27, 2006 ELLEN C. SANDS 3]lerk of the Circuit Court By: Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk 14-17 LEGAL NOTICE 'Notice of Public Hearinq To Close County Maintained Road The Board of County Commissioners of Dixie county, Florida will hold a public meeting on April 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, County Courthouse located at 214 NE 351 Highway, Cross City, Florida for the purpose of Discussing the closing of a county maintained road to public travel on the property described below. This action is brought by petition to the Board by Jack pivpy and 'the property in question is more properly described as follows: Begin at the NE Comer of SW % of Section 9, Township 10 South, Range 12 East, thence .un South 2D 49' 26" East 235 feet, thence S 88D 22' 04" West 338 feet, thence run South 2D 49' 26" East 435 feet, thence run S 88D 22' 04,' West 713.81 feet to the centerline of a survey line, thence run South 2D 50' 26" East *along said survey line 25 feet to the point of b'eginfing; thence from said point of beginning run South 2D 50' 26" East along said survey line 370.41 feet to the North propertyy line of the School Board Property. This being a strip of land 50 feet right and 50 feet left of said survey line for a public road. All of said land being located and situated in ~he SW '% of Section 9, Township 10 South, Range 12 East in Dixie County, Florida. .Containing 0.62 acres of land more or less. E.t'e,:l to Florida Power Corporation right of May easement. Alipersons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and that for such purpose, they 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. 15-14 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED RAY C. FRANKS TAX DEED 668 122 SE 903ND STREET OLD TOWN, FL 32680 The holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 668 May 27, 1999 Description of Property: Parcel No. 36-10-13-5665-0007-0100 Lot 10 (10) Block Seven (7) of SUWANNEE GARDENS SUBDIVISION, as shown by plat of said subdivision of record of Plat book No, One of the public records of Dixie County, Florida. Subject to the restrictions of record. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED -MRS. LAURA R. WITT &.MRS. LOUISE R. SPANGER, P.O. BOX 82 PETERSTOWN, WV -LAURA R. WITT & LOUUISE R. WITT, % MAXINE R. DAVIS 7002 ROCK HOLLOW DR. LOUISVILLE, KY 40219-2419 WARNING: Said property being in the County of Dixie, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the hiqchest bidder at the Dixie County Courthouse on May 9th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. DATED this March 27, 2006 ELLEN C. SANDS Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk 14-17 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FRED M. JUD.Y TAX DEED 623 P.O. BOX 1272 OLD TOWN, FL 32680 The holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 623 May 23, 2002 Description of Property: Parcel No. 09-10-13-0000-4539-0200 The East 165 feet of the West 330 feet of the N '/ of the S '/2 of the E % of the W / of the NE % located in Section 9, Township 10 South, Range 13 East, Dixie County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT Right-of-Way for County Road. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED -JAMES ROBERT COOPER, % CAROL COOPER MARKS P.O. BOX 1479, OLD TOWN, FL 32680 -JAMES ROBERT COOPER, P.O. BOX 718, MONTICELL, GA 31064 WARNING: Said property being in the County of Dixie, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Dixie County Courthouse on !May 9th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. DATED this March 31st, 2006 ELLEN C. SANDS Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Carla B. Downing, Deputy Clerk 15-18 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that The Town of Horseshoe Beach, Florida will hold two (2) public hearings on the' passage of the Proposed Ordinance amending The Town of Horseshoe Beach Comprehensive Plan, the first public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on April 12, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. and the second public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on May 4, 2006 P.M. The title of the proposed ordinance is: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HORSESHOE BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF HORSESHOE BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE TOWN .OF HORSESHOE BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, UNDER THE REGULAR AMENDMENT PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES; REVISING AND ADDING NEW OBJECTIVES V.5, NEW POLICY V.5.1, NEW OBJECTIVE V1.5, NEW POLICY Vl.5.1, NEW POLICY V.2.15, NEW POLICY V.2.16, REVISED POLICY V.3.4, NEW POLICY V.3.5, NEW POLICY IX.2.9, NEW POLICY IV.2.10, NEW POLICY IV,2.11, NEW POLICY IV.2.12, NEW POLICY 111.6.2, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN PROVIDING AN The proposed ordinance may be inspect the public at City Hall in the office of the Clerk, Sheila Brown. All members of the public are welco attend. Notice is further hereby pursuant to Florida Statute 286.010E any person or persons deciding to appe matter considered at this public hear need a record of the hearing and may n ensure that a verbatim record proceeding is made, which record in the testimony and evidenced upon whi appeal is to be based. DATED this 7th day of April, 2006, by S BROWN, Town Clerk of Horseshoe I Florida. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AN DIXIE COUNTY, FL acted by e Town Governor Bush And Lt. Governor Jennings Announce 2005-2006 High School All-Star Award Winners ~ Florida students honored for academic success, service and leadership Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Toni me to Jennings today honored the recipients of the given, 2005-2006 Governor's High School All-Star 5, that awards during a luncheon at the Governor's eal any Mansion. The Governor and Lt. Governor were ng will need to also joined today by Education Commission of the John Winn and Superintendent of Leon County cludes Schools Bill Montford. ich the "Each year, I am proud to recognize outstanding students for their excellence in HEILA education and commitment to community Beach, service," said Governor Bush. "The recipients of this year's High School All-Star awards exemplify leadership qualities that will serve them well as they continue to accomplish great things." The All-Stars program, now in its seventh OF THE year, honors one high school junior from each of D FOR the 67 school districts in Florida. To select the LORIDA award winners who best met the state criteria, . school districts convened a panel comprised of at SOUTHEASTERN FUNDING PARTNER LLLP, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM L. SOUTHERN AND CAROL SOUTHERN, his Wife and UNITED STA OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVEl SERVICE Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant Summary Final Judgment of Foreclos dated April 6, 2006, I will sell the prop situated in Dixie County, Florida, descr as follows: Lot 41, Rambling Woods Subdivision as plat thereof in Plat Book 1, page 232 of Public Records of Dixie County, Florida At public sale, to the highest and best bit for cash, at the Northwest front door of Dixie County Courthouse, located in, C City, Dixie County, Florida at 11:00 A.M the 28th day of April, 2006. WITNESS my hand and official seal of Court this 10't day of April, 2006. ELLEN C. SANDS Clerk of the Court By: Virginia Cobb, Deputy Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordinance, which title hereinafter appears, will be considered for enactment by the Town Council of Town of Cross City, Florida, at a public hearing on April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., o as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall, located at 99 Northeast 21st Avenue, Cross City, Florida. A copy of said ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the Town Clerk, in the Town Hall, located at 99 Northeast 21st Avenue, Cross City, Florida, during regular business hours. On the date, time and place first above mentioned, all interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 306 AN ORDINANCE .OF THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED; APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN OF CROSS CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 4.16, ENTITLED SUPPLEMENTARY 'DISTRICT REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEW SECTION 4.16.31, ENTITLED BED AND BREAKFAST INN REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 4.5.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL, (CONVENTIONAL) SINGLE FAMILY (RSF) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.6.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL (MIXED) SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME (RSF/MH) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.7.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME (RMH) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.9.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY (RMF) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; AMENDING SECTION 4.11.5, ENTITLED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG) BY ADDING BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE This public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of this public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice regarding this matter will be published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the date of the above referenced public hearing. All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decisions made at this public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they 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. -RS, one community member and two high school seniors. The panel used the following criteria to select the winners: *Academic Performance Earns at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. *Behavior Maintains good conduct both LYN inside and outside the classroom. THE *Leadership Participates in extra- NUE curricular activities such as athletics, enrichment programs and school clubs. *Community Service Participates in volunteer, mentoring or civic activities. "I congratulate these hard-working students for their dedication to academic achievement and to a community involvement," said Lt. Governor ure, Jennings. "During the last seven years this perty program has recognized students for going above ibed and beyond the call of duty, and the students selected this year are wonderful examples of the per tremendous potential that lies in Florida's f the youth." In addition to the luncheon, All-Stars visited the Capitol, participated in a mock senate f the session and received an award certificate and a ross signed photo of the Governor. I. on The 2005-2006 Governor's All-Stars are: Alachua Jennifer Vettel, Baker April said Anderson, Bay Henry Doster, Bradford - Ronald Norse, Brevard Jared Cunio, Calhoun - Ashton Lee, Charlotte Cameron Fry, Citrus - Michael Mavros, Clay Kaitlyn Burgess, Collier Katherine Nick Cravey Conover, Columbia Aaron Randolph, DeSoto James Fussell, Dixie Nicholas Cravey, Duval Bing Han, Escambia - Lindsay Clark, Flagler David Poliner, Franklin - William Hadsock, Gadsden Zacchaets Banks, Gilchrist Hannah Hudson, Glades,- Rachel Broome, Gulf Robert Floyd, Hamilton - Patrick Mitchell, Hardee Lauren Raulerson; Hendry Jade Weiss, Hernando Daryl Miller,' Highlands David Lee, Hillsborough Anath- Sastry, Holmes Jordan Belser, Indian River - Hillary Taylor, Jackson Amelia Mathis, Jefferson Brittany Harvey, Lafayette Joshua Scott, Lake Kathryn Ostrander, Lee Parker Huge, Leon Meagan Chestnut, Levy Emma" Powers, Liberty Carmen Foran, Madison - Jehrad Crews, Manatee Quinn Martin, Marion-. Lisa Ryan, Martin Lindsay Helfman, Miami- Dade Veronica Gordo, Monroe Courtney Smith, Nassau Christopher Donley, Okaloosa%- Whitley Esteban, Okeechobee Kavisha Zaveri, Orange Lauren Vaught, Palm Beach Ashley Zampino, Pasco Patrick Weightmas, Pinellas:- Andrew Wright, Polk Kathryn Mammel, Putnam Marcus Motes, St. Johns Jennifer- Bost, St. Lucie Ankush Zutshi, Santa Rosa - Christina Farmer, Sarasota Nicholas Gissal,- Seminole Erin Cloninger, Sumter Ryan Hileman, Suwannee Ken Michael Woods,' Taylor Jacob Meacham,, Union Katie- Williams, Volusia Tracy Merideth, Walton' Rachel Jones, Washington Jessica Rodgers. THANKYOU! MR. MICKEYJOHNSON & MR. HERMAN SANCHEZ for buying my hog at the 200oo6 Tri-County Fair. Cody Roberts Dixie FFA "THE BETTER YOU HANDLE IT, THE LESS YOUR INSURANCE MAY COST." CALL US TO FIND OUT HOW SAFE DRIVERS CAN SAVE. Langston Insurance Agency Inc. Allstate Insurance Company ((Y Hwy. CR 351 ** Cross City, FL 32628 Ph. (352) 498-3328 -- FAX (352) 498-5722 Subject to availability and qualifications. Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illinois. 2002 Allstate Insurance Company Allstate. HWiemmi h ad its Happy Birthday Baby Your smile keeps us smiling everyday. So here's to many more birthdays & many, many more S smile. We love you dearly. sis Love, Mommy, add44y, Damon, Billie, Binky, Mamw. & Papaw, Ponder & Granny Kat, & Papa Danny % * Parge 18 I CASE NO.: 05-0363-CA least one teacher, one admi I nistrator, one parent, - I, -. - Page 19- DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 GET RESULTS.......... FAST A J Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. -Napoleon Hill *** MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BEEF FOR THE FREEZER by the %, Y or whole, $1.10 per Ib live weight. Ray or Anne Hodges, Evergreen Farm 352-542-7135 Ufn FOR SALE 5 pressure treated 8'x8'x14' $50 each; Queen size bed $45. Call 352-498-5768. 16,17 FOR SALE Carrier / zoneline - P-tac units, air & heat, large building, hotel, office etc. $190 + up; Name brand like new, full size mattress, $60.00; large wall size mirrors unframed $25 framed $35; new black ornate, wrought iron, king size, head board + footboard w/ frame $75; GE apartment stove, like new, electric, $100; other items. Call 352-745- 8745. 16 LOANS NEED A LOAN -Dixie resident mortgage broker has a variety of financing programs available to fit your needs. Specializing in home equity, first time homebuyers and mobile home loans. Available in the evenings for your convenience. Call 352-871-7924. 16,17 CERAMICS COME. PAINT, FELLOWSHIP & HAVE FUN with Nancy and Friends at Nancy's Ceramic. Hours 9-5, M-W. You purchase bisque, she supplies all your painting needs and know how for only $4.00, (352) 542-2955. 46-ufn CARS & TRUCKS FOR SALE FOR SALE 1985 Toyota Truck Bed, very good condition, $250.00 OBO. Call Joe after 5:00 PM, (352) 463-9412. 46-ufn FOR SALE 1992 Chevy Caprice. Very good condition 27 miles to the gallon. Tinted windows $3500 / negotiable. Includes $40 in gas. Call 498-3537. 16 FOR SALE: 1991 Chevy 1500 HD, 4 wh drive, very good shape $3,750 OBO. Call 352-498-6644. 15,16 AUCTIONS AUCTION: Open to the public -every Saturday, 6:00 pm, Hwy 19 (old drive-in). Now taking consignments, we do estate sales, liquidalions and bankruptcies. Tri- State Auction Service, AD#2011, UA#2021/2548. Call Toll Free 1- 866-243-8972. 33-ufn HELP WANTED FLORIDA PINE STRAW SUPPLY ,COMPANY Drivers needed, Class A CDL, (2) years experience required. DFWP, call (386) 294- .3411. 12-ufn ;FULL TIME JOBS Jobs and full pay/benefits in training programs ,for... Heating, Engine, Welding, Machine Repair, Engine Mechanics HS grads to 34. Paid relocate. Call 1-800-342-8123. 16 ,WANTED Invitation to bid on ,cemetery mowing. Call 542-7616 ,or 542-7465. 16 -PART TIME SECRETARY 12 ,,hours per week $8.50 per hour; 'experience preferred. -Requirements: HS grad., computer literate (WORD, EXCEL), strong ,writing proficiency, good spelling -and organizational skills. Submit Typed resume to First United -Methodist Church, Attention: SPR -Committee, P.O. Box 380, Cross -City, FL 32628, or Fax 352-498- -5722, by April 21. 16,17 -HELP WANTED 3-11 RN FT xCharge Nurse-sign on bonus. M-F .position. Increased shift differential. -EOE/DFWP. Tri-County Nursing -Home 7280 S.W. SR 26 Trenton. 16.17 NANNY NEEDED Nanny needed ,to take care of 3 children in Old Town M-F, 8-5:30 non-dmoker, :$250 per week, call 352-498-8054, 'leave message. 16 r AL^ACE CTYV MATH/SCIENCE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR SUMMER TERMS Biology Selective Saturdays C term College level Math Nights and internet for Summer B - Must have master's degree with minimum 18 graduate hours in field. Contact Paula Cifuentes (386) 754-4260 or cifuentesp(C lakecitvcc.edu College application and transcripts required.Application available on the web at: www.lakecitvcc.edu Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025 LCCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education & Employment ^ ILALICE CrIY 4 AIITY Cairit DEAN, OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS Responsible for operation and curriculum development of occupational/vocational education programs that enhance economic development of five-county area. Duties include preparation and administration of budgets. Master's degree in appropriate area, plus 3 years experience with vocational, educational programs. Salary: $85,000 annually, plus benefits. Application and materials must arrive by April 30,,2006 for guaranteed consideration. Complete position details and application available on the web at: www.lakccitycc.cdu College application required. Also provide photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts/degrees must be submitted with an official translation and evaluation. Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 754-4314 Fax: (386) 754-4594 E-mail: boettcherg@lakecitycc.edu LCCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education & Employment e ADJUNCTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMS SUMMER A/B 2006 Patient Care Assistant Program: Part time instructor for clinical/lab 200 hours total; between 5/19 -7/14. Must have FL RN license and 2 years recent experience in acute or long term care. (1 position) Practical Nursing Program: Clinical instructor three days per week between 5/16-7/29. Must have FL RN license and 2 years recent experience in acute or long term care. BSN and teaching experience preferred. 12 Positions) Practical Nursing Program: Clinical instructor one day per week between 5/16-7/29. Must have FL RN license and 2 years recent experience in acute or long term care. BSN and teaching experience preferred. (1 Position) Registered Nursing Program - Mental Health Course: Clinical instructor one day per week (Friday), June 2-June 30 at North East Florida State Hospital. Must have FL RN license, BSN and 2 years recent experience in related area. MSN and teaching experience preferred. (3 Positions) Body Structure and Function -- Course PRN 0080: Instructor for Summer A term (6 weeks) Monday through Thursday8:30 -10:45 AM. BEGINS May 16 and ends June 26`Y. This course covers the normal human body structure and functions. Emphasis on major systems. Lab time included. RN or degree in related field required. Teaching experience preferred. (1 Position) Health Careers CORE HCP 0001: Instructor for Summer A term 5/16- 6/30. CORE is an introductory course to health occupations and the health care delivery system. RN or health care experience with AS degree required. Class meets Monday through Thursday 8:30 - 11:45 AM. (I Position). Registered Nursing Program: Clinical instructor for acute care clinical rotations 5/8- 6/1. Total 80 hours; flexible dates and times. Sites in Lake City and Gainesville available. Must have FL RN license, BSN and 2 years recent experience in acute care. MSN and teaching experience preferred. (3 positions) CONTACT THE ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT at 386.754.4404 FOR DETAILS. College application and transcripts required. Application available on the web at: \vww.lakccitvcc.edin Lake City Community College 149SE Collegc'Pelacce Lake City, FL 32025 LCCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education & Employment HELP WANTED Perfect person store clerk. PT / Full time apply within. Office assistance Must have Quick Books & General bookkeeping skills M-F Full time marine mechanic Marine outboard mechanic must have own tools Full time. 352-498-3008. 16-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN with phlebotomy experience needed for busy medical office. Please send resume to: Family Medical Practice - PO Box 740, Cross City, FL 32628. EOE/DFWP/M-F 14-16 SALES & DELIVERY - Steinhatchee, for more information call 1-352-498-0082. 14-17 HOMES WANTED WANTED Wood Frame Houses Call 352-542-7835. 16-19 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE & RENT FOR SALE: 3 BR, 1 % B, new roof, central air & heat, newly remodeled, treed corner lot, Cross City, 352-542-9547. 15,16,17 FOR RENT- 2BR/2B, MH, $450 per month. Call 498-2574. 16,17 HOUSES FOR SALE & RENT HOUSE FOR SALE Horseshoe Beach waterfront charming 2-2 vacation home, 'newly renovated, Ig. Porch, great location, 10 sec to open gulf, price for quick sale $239,000.00, great vacation & investment property. Call 352-543- 9334. 16,17 FOR SALE 3BR/ 1 2 B, new roof, central air & heat, newly remodeled, treed corner lot, Cross City, 352-542-9547. 15,16,17,18 FOR RENT 3BR/2B no pets please, $450.00, first & last months rent. Call (352) 498-3795. 16.17 APARTMENTS & ROOMS FOR RENT TIMBERS APARTMENTS HUD Vouchers Accepted. 1, 2 & 3 BR, HC and non-HC accessible apartments. We pay pest control, water, sewer & garbage. On-site laundry facility. Call (352) 498- 3175. Hwy. 351A Timber Lane, Cross City, FL TDD/TTY 711. Equal Housing Opportunity. ufn FOR RENT 2BR/1B, apartment in Cross City. $375.00 a month with deposit & good ref. Call 352- 356-2563. 16,17 ACREAGE & LOTS PROPERTY OWNERS Own large parcels of land and have been thinking of selling? Have you wondered how much it is worth? We are based in South Florida, and have national and international buyers ready to purchase your property for more than appraised value. Call me today for a FREE property appraisal. Let me show you how much you can get for your land! Maria Gomez, Keller Williams Realty, (305) 761-4371, commercial expert(~)aol.com 26-ufn PERSONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: Individual counseling and support groups for women are offered through Another Way, Inc. Services are confidential and free. Contact any of our Outreach offices at (352) 486-3305, (352) 498-1293, (386) 758-4843 or (386) 792-2747 for an appointment or the location and times of group counseling. Another way, Inc. also provides two 24-hour crisis lines, Sexual Assault 1-866-875-7983, Domestic Violence 1-800-500- 1119, information and referral services, legal advocacy,. community education, and professional training for law enforcement, health care and educational personnel. ufn AA MEETINGS Wednesday night, 8:00 P.M. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, in Steinhatchee, Florida. ufn AA MEETINGS Monday nights, 8:00 p.m. Cross City Church of Christ, McArthur Street, across from Gooding Funeral Home. Call 1-800-613-0164. Ufn SERVICES CHRISTIAN MALE Christian male available to sit with elderly or handicapped. Call 386-364-4525. ufn JIM'S PRESSURE WASHING - Residential / Commercial. Over twenty years experience. Homes- walks-roofs-decks etc. Spring has sprung & this is a busy time of year. Call today to set up appointment (352) 498-3023. 16,17,18,19 BOBCAT SERVICE palmetto removal, site prep, fence lines cleared, back-yard ponds dug, heavy bush hogging, FREE estimates, credit cards accepted, cell 352-665-8609, home 352-542- 8609. 16-40 BUSH HOG / HEAVY BUSH HOG - fence lines, site prep, complete tractor & Bobcat service. Cell 352- 542-4310. Credit cards accepted. 16-40 BABYSITTER Will baby sit in my home. Mon-Fri, 7:00 till 5:30. CPR Certified. Call 542-2809. 16,17 BAD WATER? Iron-tree's Own High Purity MANDOX Wide Spectrum/Triple Action Filtration System Removes Iron, Tannin, Sulfur, Manganese, Turbidity, Bad Taste, Bad Odor. Kills Bacteria. No More Stained Fixtures, Dingy Clothes. Low Cost, Low Maintenance, guaranteed. Call today for FREE WATER TEST. No obligation. $795 to $1995. IRON- FREE WELL WATER COMPANY, INC., Roy Jones, Opr. Mgr. (352) 542-9817, Tim Mead, Rep. (352) 542-1759, or 1-800-437-1128 Anytime. ufn LESTER F. PAULK & SONS BUILDING, REMODELING & ROOFING RR002126, RC 0026232. Call (352) 542-8592. ufn BUILDING CONTRACTOR: CBC 017140, Custom homes, built on your lot. Precision Development, P. 0. Box 249, 26761 SE Hwy. .19, Old Town, (352) 542-8416. ufn BURIAL MARKERS HEADSTONES from $200.00 up. 4 corner stones $75.00. Call Dixie Monument Co., 542-3432. Ben Barber, Jr. ufn HintS [or ioneouiners How To Choose A Metal Roof (NAPS)-Cracked and curling shingles, dark stains and peeling interior ceilings are all signs that it might be time to replace your roof. While there are many choices in roofing materials, an increasing number of homeowners are opting for the stability of metal roofs. o ... ..--- , Metal roofs offer superior resistance to extreme weather such as hurricanes and heavy snow loads. To find out if a metal roof is right for you, first consider the environment. You'll need a material that will stand up to whatever nature throws at it. A durable metal roof is an investment-grade solu- tion. Metal roofs withstand the test of time-offering 30- to 50-year warranties-and a variety of styles and colors make them suitable for many styles of architecture. To choose a metal roofing system for your home, the Metal Roofing Alliance sug- gests finding a trained con- tractor. Ask for referrals and written estimates. Make sure your contractor uses products manufactured by MRA members. For more information, visit www.metalroofing.com. Did You Know? (NAPS)-If you're one of those people to whom lunch hour means 30 minutes or less, you're not alone. A recent study showed that 55 percent ofAmericans are consuming this meal in 30 minutes or less, with 35 percent eating lunch at their desk. That may be why the news of Healthy Choice Soup Microwaveable Bowls is "bowling" over so many people. The experts at Diversified Investment Advisors caution that there are no guarantees, but suggest that exposure to a moderate mix of stocks, bonds and cash would make sense for most long-term investors. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.divin vest.com. The federal government estimates that it has reduced the energy intensity (energy per square foot) of its build- ings by almost 26 percent since 1985. To learn more, visit www.eere.energy.gov/ femp. A new exhibit of papal por- traits from the last five cen- turies, Papi in Posa: 500 Years of Papal Portraiture, is on display at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center through March 30, 2006. For infor- mation, call 202-635-5400 or visit www.jp2cc.org. Whether you're adding a second dishwasher to your kitchen or upgrading the shower or bath, remember this: when you update appli- ances that use hot water, the demand for hot water in your honre will likely increase. In order to meet changing life- style demands, a 'compre- hensive selection of A. 0. Smith Water Heaters is avail- able from professional con- tractors nationwide. To learn more, visit www.hotwater.com. Even with all the attention drawn to Social Security over the past year, 69 percent of retirees are just not convinced the current system is in trou- ble. For more information, visit www.axaonline.com. Diabetes Self-Management Class In Cross City The Dixie County Health Department is partnering with Suwannee River Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to provide a series of classes on diabetes self-management. Diabetes Self-Management Training: The Key to A Healthy Life With Diabetes will be a four part series aimed at teaching self-care skills to adults that have been diagnosed with diabetes. Each session will be two hours and length and will cover a variety of topics including: Overview of Diabetes Managing Blood Sugar Nutrition and Meal Planning Medications Exercise Foot, Skin & Dental Care The class will be taught by a nurse practitioner whoQ specializes in diabetes education. We feel that this is so valuable' because participants will be getting expert instruction on such ',6i important issue. As a part of the class, participants will receive blood sugar, cholesterol and A1C testing. There will also. be: opportunities to win great prizes. Classes will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm beginning April 18 through May 9. This series of classes will be free of charge. The class size will be limited and preference will be given to older adults and their caregivers. This is a great opportunity for people that have been newly diagnosed or those previously diagnosed that have not had self-management training. If you have any questions regarding Diabetes Self-- Management Training, please contact the Dixie County Health", Department at (352) 498-1360. If you or a loved on& has diabetes,* , we can help! HORIZON DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS LAND CLEARING (352) 463-0320 *- CELL #352-949-3604 -- FINANCING A VAILABLE- Residential Commercial Industrial PRYWALL Hang, Tape, Texture Dale D. Petty P. O. Box 49 Hoine (352) 498-6036' Steinhatchee, FL 32359 Cell (352) 578-5148 (352) 498-3321 (352) 578-0357' OJ^ WE Se Vol DO IT ALL! I Carpentry Pressure Cleaning Light Fixtures Water Softeners & Heaters Ceramic Tile Free Estimates CC#06-05 Senior Discounts OCC#2006-0437. WOODY'S BARBER SHOP (352) 498-7087 Monday 8:30 3:00i. Tues., Wed., & Fr. -- 8:30 5:30 34 NE 144th St. Sat. -- 8:30 12:00 Noon Cross City, FL 32628 Closed Thursday Serving Our DON Community With MATI Pride For Over MARTIN 20 Years INSURANCE LK ROOF' State Certified Roofing Contractor *25 Years Experience *Licensed & Insured *All Types of Roofing *New Reroofs Repairs Metal Roofing - Shingle Plys Modified Call For Estimate Old Town (352) 542-2696 or Toll Free 1-888-907-ROOF (7663) Lic. # CCC1325594 BB Trusted Michael Michaelis V *U Investment Advisor ' and Insurance Agent Investment Advisory Services are offered through Portfolio Management & Research, Inc. Your One-Stop Shop For All Insurance and Financial Needs Visit Us Online at: www.dmiinsurance.com for, Free Online Quotes 8730 NW 173rd Street, Fanning Springs, FL 32693 DIXIE COUNTY ADVOCATE, CROSS CITY, FLORIDA THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 "CITY PARK Continued from front page B c |- .-. ,. mo -----._-.- ; ,. ....- -. :::. : L -s - .:, ., . Cross City Native To Take Command Of Navy Squadron I mm I El LM. sk- 4, 04) ~m~ 0 UL- 2m LM. (1) 50 *0 0) Q. O0 %1 Pictured from top to bottom: (top picture) Cutting the Ribbon at the newly renovated City Park were City Council Members, City Officials, County Officials, Representatives from CRCCI and local supporters. (middle picture) Playing around are Councilman Clay Locklear, Eddie Marsh, City Clerk Angie Bush, Councilwoman Kay Harden, Councilman Herbert Hurst; sitting - Councilman Marcellus Dawson and City Manger Mike Cassidy. (bottom left) Vessie Mille, Emma Lou NesSmith and Dottie Stubbs show how it's done on the new exercise equipment. (bottom righi) a long shot of the new walking/skating trail. City Manger Mike Cassidy, wno took over when Poore retired, stated that the Council can not thank all those involved enough for their help and support. The City was able to stretch grant dollars by utilizing in-kind services through the city and county crews, as well as Cross City Correctional Institute inmate labor. Cassidy stated that local contractors were also used in the project. At the Open House many of those involved in the project were on hand to see the final results. A group of 49 students from Anderson Elementary School's Accelerated Readers Program were invited as special guest, taking some time out of the classroom and brought to the Open House. They were more than willing to try out the new equipment and deemed the climbing wall as the new favorite at the park. ':-Also on hand were several of our senior ladies showing us how to use the new exercise equipment, Mrs. Vessie Mills, Dottie Stubbs, and Mrs. Emma Lou NesSmith; putting many of us to shame. The exercise modules are for low-impact exercise and work both the upper and lower body. i.Thanks ladies, you are an inspiration to us all! Park hours are Monday-Sunday from 8:00am 10:00pm and open to everyone. The restrooms are only open during special events. Anyone needing the park's facilities will need to contact City -Hall directly and be added to the calendar, much like you would do if you needed to use a county -oommunita center . -- Take thetime time go by and check out the new and improved City Park. It is truly a place for all of -Dixie Countians to be proud of! Fundraiser Set For April 14 Ti9 Send Robert Carter To Rodeo Finals Robert Carter riding a bull for 8 seconds. There will be a fundraiser Dinner held for Robert Carter on Friday, April 14, 2006 at the City Park in Cross Cit, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. The menu will consist of Grilled Chicken, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans. Rolls. Dessert and a drink. The cost will be a $5.00 donation. The proceed; of this eventwill help defray the cost of Robert traveling to the Florida State High School Rodeo Finals to be held June 7-11, 2006. Dehlieries can be made in town, please call 498-6450 for more information. Tickets can be .purchased .it Crcckide Farm Supply, Dixie County Advocate, DCHS Cafeteria and Liles Hardware. TRINKETS TO TREASURES Vow i "-,n ,,i 'i d .,.,, ,I 'I -.r. IIr ,alt ,:: i them-list in the classified for an easy sell. C ALL CLASSIFIED - 352) 498-3312 Mixi Co0ty p 10bboate M Kul MiIJI:1I,[ J=l --Tl:19 Residential & Commercial _ Service Work & New Construction S Additions, Remodeling, Etc. FREEMAN PLUMBING, INC. (352) 498-0703 (352) 493-3801 Cell # (352) 210-0062 Walter Freeman ,Master Plumber State Certified #CFC057595 4.104) ~1E% Clu 0) -E E 0 0 I.. , E oO t_ 4- /( Commander William W. (Trey) Wheeler III On 12 May, Cross City native, Commander William W. (Trey) Wheeler III will assume command of the Patrol Squadron TEN "RED LANCER", a 400 Sailor Navy squadron based in Brunswick, Maine flying the P-3C Orion aircraft. A 1984 Dixie County High graduate, CDR Wheeler graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1988, completed flight training, and joined his first squadron in 1989. He has been based in Jacksonville, Florida, San Diego, California, and Yokosuka, Japan and-completed numerous deploy ments throughout the world. Having just returned from a Mediterranean deployment where he served as the RED LANCER Executive Officer, CDR Wheeler coordinated operations from 21 separate countries, spread literally around the world, fighting the Global War on Terror. Few invitations are being generated, but CDR Wheeler would like to ensure all Dixie County residents that they are certainly welcomed at the change of command ceremony, should they venture north to the state of Maine. Trey is the son of the late Wandle and Susan Wheeler of Cross City, FL who both taught school in the Dixie District School system for many years. His brother Philip lives in Cross, City and sister, Laurie lives in Jacksonville. .2 "If it's not working, give me a call" I Also Repair Electric Tools, Water Heaters, Ovens, Ranges & Above The Ground Water Pumps MIKE JONES Reasonable, ().226-6775 .... l_ ... RtR IVE LAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION I Offering Residential Mortgages Fixed Rates Available *Purchase, Refinance & Cash Out eConventional, 1-4 Single Family Homes *New Construction *Manufactured Homes *Investment Property *First, Second, & Home Equity Lines of Credit Bill Deen, Brenda Wilkerson . & Phillip Wheeler Licensed Mortgage Brokers I Ph. (352) 463-1313 FAX (352) 463-1318 email: riverlandmtg@bellsouth.net apply online at: www.riverlandmtg.web-loans.com Riverland Mortgage Corporation 723 E. Wade Street Trenton, FL 32693 COME SEE US! LICENSED INSURED FREE Ej I Page 20 |