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Address Service Requested in ,,l . I ll. I ,,,,, I I,,,III , , II , I , I,,, III , ,, ,II, I I ,I , I 9 ** 8 ** 412 ******** SCH 3-DIGIT 326 Digital Library Center PO Box 117007 Gainesville FL 32611-7007 i a iti lun Serving all the Communities ofAlachua County < r ' The Heartland's only five star small-town newspaper at '-7l ? | W~ob This newspaper named 2007 Business of the Year - Alachua Chamber of Commerce 250 V /o . 0 No____________________________________________ Candidates gear up for April 14 commission election By SARA POWELL Today Reporter ALACHUA- On Tuesday, 14, citizens of the city of Al have the chance to vote fo commission spots 4 and 5. candidates are running for S previously held by Commiss James Lewis, and one will o Newberry Community Unity Day raises funds for Kindaid By GABRIELA IZARRA Today Reporter NEWBERRY Newberry's Main Street Organization is holding its third annual Community Unity Day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Newberry. All proceeds will go to KINCAID: Continued on page A5 High Springs to tame red-light runners despite state bill By TRACEY MCMANUS Today Reporter HIGH SPRINGS - A bill that would launch state run red-light cameras in cities is still ,pending in the Florida ,Legislature, but High Springs chose not to wait and officially approved city-run cameras March 26. RED-LIGHT: Continued on page A 7 ,April achua r city Three eat 5, sioner ppose Commissioner Orien Hills, who is up for re-election, for Seat 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station, recreation center and Turkey Creek. Here is a brief profile of each candidate and their main issues. ELECTION: Continued on page A8 On the ballot Group 4 Michael Canney, Alachua resident since 2001 Orien Hills, 4th-generation Alachua resident Group, 5 L Douglas Dean, Alachua resident since 1979 Gary Hardacre, Alachua area resident since-1987 Rodger Mallard, Alachu 8 resident4'sinp 1976s;- , . , A chilly change of plans March frost takes out peach crop llTACEI wI M 'uaN/UIAlacnua county loaay Jenny Franklin stands in her peach orchard which at this time of year should be laden with ripe juicy peaches. But a hard freeze in March destroyed Franklin's annual peach crop, leaving her with 250 trees that won't be producing fruit until next year, and costing her business thousands of dollars in sales. By TRACEY MCMANUS Today Reporter HIGH SPRINGS - Every day the English Setter, Collins, races through Jenny Frankljn's orchard, chasing away hungry deer and birds from feasting on her thriving 'persimmon, chestnut and Asian pear trees. But despite his protective instinct, he still could not save all the harvest from its most vicious predator. A 17-degree frost in March destroyed Franklin's 250-peach-tree crop, costing her business thousands of dollars in sales and delaying her and her husband, Chuck, from opening the orchard'to the U-Pick crowd that the farm thrives on. "That frost killed every peach I had," Franklin said. "Once they are frozen, the budding fruits turn black in a couple days, and then there goes my harvest." The peaches are normally the first harvest of the year, with the fruits ripe and ready to be picked by the first week of April. The mild weather at the end of 2008 nurtured thumb-size buds on the peach trees by March, but since ORCHARD: Continued on page A4 Seven decades of celebrating beef Brad Etheridge receives distinguished award at 70th annual Alachua Lions Club Cattlemen's Banquet By BRYAN BOUKARI Today Reporter ALACHUA - Taking home the distinguished Cattleman of Year award from the Alachua Lions Club's annual Cattlemen's Banquet is person who was not raised on a farm at all, but the son of a banker. Still, Brad Etheridge, a self-described city boy, got his passion for the agricultural industry when he was young. Growing up in Williston, Florida, Etheridge became involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). It was through FFA that Etheridge developed his love for the beef industry and since that time, he's become an influential leader in Floiida's cattle industry. Etheridge was presented the award by Dr. Roger West who is a previous recipient of the award, a retired meat-sciences professor at the University of Florida and a Past President of the Florida Cattleman's LIONS CLUB: Continued on page A8 BRYAN BtUUUKAR/Aachua County loaay Brad Etheridge received the Alachua Lions Club's Cattleman of the Year award at the 70th Annual Alachua Lions Club Cattlemen's Banquet last Thursday. The Williston, FL native received the award from Dr. Robert West, a past president of the Florida Cattleman's Association. Grapski slammed with $4,000 in fines Judge says activist violated election laws By BRYAN BOUKARI Today Reporter TALLAHASSEE - Political activist Charles Grapski seems to be finding himself at the losing end of several legal battles as of late, including one in which a judge ruled Tuesday the one-time Alachua commission candidate violated numerous election laws. If Grapski didn't have enough on his hands having Grapski been released from jail on a plea bargain earlier this year and still facing GRAPSKI: Continued on page A7 High Springs gets perfect financial audit report By TRACEY MCMANUS Today Reporter HIGH SPRINGS - The City of High Springs received a flawless review on the financial audit for fiscal year 2007-2008, with no criticisms from the James Moore and Company auditors, said Mayor James Gabriel. AUDIT: Continued on page A7 Dogs decked out in High Springs Special to Alachua County Today Abby, a Rat Terrier, took Best in Show in the 3rd annual Mutts and Pups Dog Show in High Springs this past weekend. By TRACEY MCMANUS Today Reporter HIGH SPRINGS - High Springs was taken over by the dogs Saturday with the 3rd annual Mutts and Pups Dog Show at James Paul Park. With categories from most unusual to most beautiful, dogs dressed as lobsters and Gamblers all had their time in the spotlight. Best in Show was taken up by Abby, a MUT'S & PUPS: Continued on page A8 Index inside on A2 � 2009 Alachua Today, Incorporated .li?? l ONE TOPPING& OVEN BAKE0 CHME 5ANY $000 .5GatorDominos.com B PIZZAS SANDWICHES low Dek it L c i Hgh lplnoi orMore~~~~~ (;b 462-2000 SI(BIGTAST 10 I~&4 P UN HWY 441 BAILOUT iPACKMAE IU A ... . . . .......... - - ------ ---------- A2 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, APRL 02, 2009 Alachua County Today (ISSN 1534-7567) is published week- ly by Alachua Today, Inc., 14804 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615. All material herein is the property of Alachua County Today. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. Periodicals Postage Paid, at Alachua, FL 32616. HOW TO REACH US Phone: (386) 462-3355 Fax: (386) 462-4569 Email: editor@alachuatoday. com Mail: P.O. Box 2135, Alach- ua, FL 32616 Office: 14804 Main Street, Suite 200 Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. NEWSROOM *Managing Editor: Bryan Boukari, editor@alachuato- day.com mReporters: Craig Cox, Ga- briela Izarra, Tracey Mc- Manus, Sara Powell, Jac- queline Walker GRAPHICS *Graphics Manager: Gail Lu- parello, gail@alachuatoday. com *Graphic Artist: Carla Astudi- ADVERTISING mAccount Executive: Ben Boukari, (386) 462-3355 or email to ben@alachuato- day.com mClassified/Legal: Leila Bou- kari, accounting@alachua- today.com *Legal Display: Gail Luparel- lo, gail@alachuatoday.com SUBSCRIPTIONS In-county, $25/$40 for two years Out-of-county, $35/$60 for two years Out-of-state, $40/$70 for two years POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: Alachua County Today, P.O. Box 2135, Alachua, FL 32616. Annual subscription rate is $25 in county, $35 out-of- county and $40 out-of-state. -Subscribe online at www.ala- chuatoday.com. HOW TO SUBMIT... *LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Letters may be mailed, faxed or emailed. Letters may be edited to fit available space. Please include your name, ad- dress, and day and evening phone numbers for. verifica- tion. Letters MUST be signed. mA STORY: Do you have a timely story or news event that is of interest to the communi- ty? Email our managing editor at editor@alachuatoday.com or call (386) 462-3355. COMMUNITY CALENDAR, CHURCH, BIRTH & WED- DING ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email to gail@alachuatoday. com, call (386) 462-3355 or fax (386) 462-4569 your infor- mation. Please include phone number and name of individu- al submitting the announce- ment. Letters, comments and opin- ions on the Opinionspage are not necessarily those of the management/ownership of the Alachua County Today. INSIDE ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY... CLASSIFIEDS. .B3 EVENTS....... A3 JOBS...........B3 LEGALS........B3 MOST WANTED B1 OPINIONS ..... A6 PUZZLE ........B6 REAL ESTATE . .B6 RELIGION..... B2 Obituary "You can be assured that when you have a concern ... I will listen." VOTE Tuesday, April 14th www.electhardacre.com _,_,AblAYI.l.Mt MIR A.D AW GARVNA.._ CI AcI I.I.. YMM1�l~nACIW 3l~awa(eaiUMW wAT'A Hugh H. Colson, Jr. Hugh H. Colson, Jr., age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Mr. Colson was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Hugh was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary L. Colson of LaCrosse, J( (^g t a feot the Q ef Enjoy banking at ALARION BANK 1ouA 00oca Co wiMuhty (ath * FREE ATM Anywhere *FREE Personal Checking* * FREE Use of Coin Machine * Local Decisions, *Same Day Posting *Subject to approval Lobby Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.- 12 noon Drive-Thru: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.- 12 noon wwwUalrionbnkIco two daughters, Kathy Colson of LaCrosse, and Jan (Andy) Alligood of Alachua; one son, Mark (Dawn) Colson of LaCrosse, three granddaughters: Amber and Andrea Alligood and Lacy Colson; and one sister, Louise Stidham of Gainesville. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, March 27, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 174, LaCrosse, FL 32658 orAntioch Baptist Church, 3612 NW 177th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. Arrangements were under the care of Milam Funeral And Cremation Services, Gainesville, FL. Obituaries: The obit- uaries in this section are considered news and are published free of charge by Alachua County Today. Obitu- aries may be edited for style, space and policy. By GABRIELA IZARRA Today Reporter NEWBERRY - High school students throughout Alachua County will pass a school-spirited reminder to buckle their seatbelts every time they leave campus, courtesy of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Signs that read "Buckle Up," and then identify the school's mascot, have been placed at the exit of each Alachua County High School. The first sign, unveiled Monday morning at Newberry High School, read "Buckle Up Panthers!" Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers ages 15 to 19, said Art Forgey, public information officer at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Last year, four students from Newberry were killed in car crashes. "If it helps one [student], it's a huge success," Forgey said. As Alachua County schools begin spring break Friday, the signs were unveiled Monday in an effortto encourage students to be safe throughout their time off. # # # Jesse says, "The man who smiles in the face of trouble is either brave or covered by insurance." Signs remind students to buckle up -' LCU _NYTDA O iUIYCRE HUSAARL0,20 Community Corner Meetings & Events in the Heartlands PUBLIC MEETINGS mArcher - Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m: at City ,,Hall, 16870 SW 134 Ave. mAlachua (City) - Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. :a*Alachua County - Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Sthe County Administration S Building, 12 SE 1st Street, Room 209, Gainesville. Citizen comments are taken at.9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. NGainesville - Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at I p.m. at City Hall Auditorium, 200 East University Avenue. *Hawthorne - Meets the Ist and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. . High Springs - Meets ''' the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. SLaCrosse - Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. NMicanopy - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. ENewberry - Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall SWaldo - Meets the 2nd 'Tuesday of each month at '.7 p.m. at Yerkes Center. '* April 4 Flea Market '.Spaces Available - First tUnited Methodist Church ,pf High Springs is having their annual Flea Market ipn Saturday, April 4 from 8 S.m. - 2 p.m. on the church rounds at 17405 NW US Hwy 441. Vendor spaces are ; available for $15 per 15'x20' .pace. Reservations may be madee by visiting or calling the church Tuesday through 'Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at :86 454-1255. There will also be a Rummage Sale, pake Sale and BBQ Chicken )Dinners sold. Breakfast and 'lunch concessions will be available. All money raised Will be used for mission Projects, including a Habitat for Humanity house in High Springs. :1 TheAlachua Historical Society Collectors Day will be on Sunday, April 19 at the Alachua Woman's ;:Club from 1-4 p.m.. There -,is no charge but we would love to have people bring ;their collections to share. 'Por more information, contact Emelie Matthews at 352-226-0153. * VendorAll Call for the Seventh Annual Alachua Spring Festival taking place on Sunday, April 19 from :1 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main ;Street in Downtown City pfAlachua. This is always :u all-around great family Sunday afternoon! Sign Up * byApril3,2009. Lookingfor qualityy vendors: arts, crafts, jewelry , home and garden, writers, artists, musicians, clowns, children's activities, inspirational, Belf-improvement, music, o'.t wiccte it.. ' . ^IsSih Self-inking Made to order STAMPS Available for purchase at insiness 14804 Main Street, Alachua 386-462-3355 fishing tackle and boaters "toys", home improvement, tools, quality yard sale items, and anything that makes people happy! Food is very popular so we want home baked goods, home canned items, health foods as well as professional food vendors. Non-profit organizations that wish to share their information along with a token gift to the public (magnet, pens, etc.) are welcome and the fee is waived for these groups. The cost is $45 Per 10 x 10 space. Save on the cost and join ABL for $75 per year and get a free space at both festivals. The festival is sponsored by Alachua Business League and the City of Alachua. For more information, visit www. alachuabusiness.com; email rmorse47@yahoo.com, call 386-462-9552; Joan Sroka, esroka2@yahoo.com, 352- 514-1258; or Kelly Harris 386-462-5010 or Kelly@ kellyskreations.com. a Healtheducationclasses at St. Matthews Baptist Church - Shands Eastside Community Relations and Education Coordination, welcomes Alachua's St. Matthew's Baptist Church, located at 15712 NW 140th Street, Alachua, as a new site for the Spring. 2009 Education Series. Cynthia Moore Chestnut, Director of the Shands Eastside Community Relations and Education Program, stated, "We are delighted to extend our services to the Alachua Community. The purpose of the classes is to empower participants with 'preventive health education information to 'take charge of their health.'" As the host church, Pastor Adrian S. Weeks accepts the opportunity to provide a health ministry for his congregation as well as the Alachua Community. Pastor Weeks is entering his third year at St. Matthew's. The Site Coordinators for programs at St. Matthews are Dorothy Blair and Velma Edwards. Blair believes, "You cannot educate people without providing them the educators." "Get Fit to Gospel" will be among the eight classes offered at St. Matthew's each week, beginning Wednesday, April 1 at noon through June 24. "Get Fit to Gospel" will be taught by Tammy Maren, a University ofFlorida, Health Education and Behavior Intern who says, "The class will encourage participants to increase their range of motion, strengthen muscles and improve activities for daily living to the beat of gospel music, all while_having fun." Other classes to be offered include "Eating Well on a Budget," "Yoga, Low Back Pain -Strengthening Exercises" and "Choices Benefits - Do I Qualify?" For more information on preventive health education classes offered through the ShandsEastsideCommunity Relations and Education Coordination Office, contact the Director of the Program, .Cynthia Moore Chestnut at 352-733-0017 or chestc@ shands.ufl.edu. * Milam Funeral Home ofNewberry is holding their llth Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. There will be a petting zoo, moon walk, train ride and mule wagon ride. Refreshments will include water, cookies, popcorn, hot dogs and Kool-Aid. No charge, but children need to be accompanied by their family and will need their own baskets. Call 352-472- 5361 for information. * ,Haven Hospice is offering a six-week support program for adult women who are grieving the loss of a mother. Please note that date, time and location is subject to change and will be confirmed when you call to register. While the sessions are free, you must register to attend. The program will be held at Haven Hospice, RE-ELECT ORIEN HILLS Commission, Seat 4 Commissioner for over a decade Lifelong Alachua Resident Proud to Serve Pol. Adv. Pd. for and Appr. by Orien Hills, Candidate for City Commission, Seat 4 On Main Street in Downtown Beautiful Alachua All-You-Can-Eat Specials Starting at 4 p.m. ONLY $8.99 MONDAY: AYCE Meatloaf w/choice of potato & tossed garden salad. TUESDAY: AYCE Chef Alex's Spicy Baked Chicken wlchoice of potato & tossed garden salad. WEDNESDAY: AYCE Beef Stew & veggies over rice wltossed garden salad & cornbread. THURSDAY: AYCE Spaghetti & Alex's meaty meat sauce w/tossed garden salad. I EE TEA OR COFFEE WITHALL.YOU.CANEAT SPECIALS! OPENJJ11 �.rMl.lMONJHRl ST o 86-.6-129 E.T. York Hospice Care Center, 4200 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville on Monday, April 6 - May 11 from 5-6 p.m. Call Vonceil Levine, MSW, at 352-379- 2929 to register or for more information. * LaCrosse Baptist Church invites you to our Easter Sonrise Services on Sunday, April 12 at 8 a.m. Following the sunrise services will be a breakfast and a children's Easter Egg Hunt. The community is invited to attend. LaCrosse Baptist Church is located in LaCrosse at 5700 NW 203rd Place (SR 121 and 235). * The Seventh Annual Alachua Spring Festival will be on Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Alachua. It will be a great all-around family Sunday afternoon. Stroll along Historic Downtown Main Street, Alachua, lined with lovely Victorian homes, enjoy delicious food while listening to music all afternoon. Enjoy arts, crafts, jewelry, plants and trees, children's activities, painted glass, gift baskets, bargains, home improvement, and things that make people smile! For the adventurous we'll have the giant pinball, bounce houses and bungee swing. For citizens there will be a lot of helpful community information including LifeSouth Blood Mobile, Health Insurance, Library Services, Education, Parenting, American Cancer, Society and more. S-Food will range from pizza to BBQ to frozen treats with sandwiches, steak and baked crispy chicken. Main Street Pizzeria, The Ivy House, p'diddles Caf6, and Beef'O'Brady's will be open and ready to serve. Unique gift shops, consignments, antiques, bookseller and other quaint shops will be open. The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by The Alachua Busirifss League and The City of Alachua. For more information go to www.alachuabusiness. com, email esroka2@yahoo. com or call 352-514-1258. NOTICE OF APPLICATION The Department of Environmental Protection announces receipt of an application for permit from Florida Concrete Recycling, Inc. to construct a waste processing facility, which, will process wood, concrete and glass. This proposed project will be located at 18515 SW Archer Road in Alachua County. This application is being processed and is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Waste Program, FDEP Northeast District, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200, Jacksonville, FL. (Published: Alachua County Today - April 02, 2009) What is your.. eye-, nterto win! -0 Iden*ifi the advertiser in this week's edition from the clue inside of the magnifying glass for your chance to win either a free large one-topping pizza or a baked sub from Domino's Pizza. Call now (386-462-3355) or e-mail us (contest@ alachuatoday.com) to be entered into our weekly drawing. Be sure to put the word 'contest' in the subject line and include your contact information along with your entry. All correct entries will be placed into a drawing each week and at least one winner will be pulled. ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S EYE-Q: High Springs Mutts & Pups Dog Show, Alachua County Today Advertiser ALACHUA Cowry TODAY COMMUNITY CORNER THlURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 'A3 A4 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 ORCHARD: Continuedfrom page A 1 Nearly 400,000 honey bees are the couple's only helpers those buds were exposed fruits to bloom. In 1996 Franklins hire are the in the 0 acres o6 plants. to the cold, they died the Franklin couple bought nearly 400,000 honey bees Being raised in Singapore, before blooming, leaving what was a 28-acre hay raised on the property that Franklin said she was not no chance of reviving the field and planted a couple pollinate the fruit all year exposed to much gardening peaches until next year. of persimmon trees and long. The bees are also on the small island and According to Franklin, blueberry plants. Four the only foreigners that had to teach herself how to the fruit could have been years later, the orchard touch the fruit, since the garden through books she saved by a constant water was opened as a U-Pick orchard is also pesticide borrowed from libraries. from a sprinkler that operation and has since and insecticide free. After "I've always loved would melt the ice before expanded with apple, grape, a three year transition messing and playing with it destroyed the plant, pear, peaches and chestnut out of using commercial dirt and seeing things Although Franklin and plants that cover 10 acres of fertilizer, Franklin said the grow," Franklin said. "You her husband applied for a the farm. orchard soon will also be don't know what people put well permit to install the "It was a part-time completely organic. in food, so it's best to grow sprinklers near the peach hobby, but it ended up being While the honey your own." trees, the lengthy process more work than any job bees work incessantly, Although the hundreds did not approve the permit in our lifetimes," Franklin the Franklins follow by of customers who come to until after the damage was said. "We came here to working from sunrise to the orchard to pick fruit will done. retire, and it is nothing like sunset pruning fruit trees, not have peaches this year, But Franklin is used to that now, but we enjoy it." trimming dead limbs, Franklin said the rest of waiting on generations of The only help the irrigating and pulling weeds the fruit in the orchard and her plans for the business will keep people coming. The Franklins are opening a bakery on the orchard to make jelly, cake, pies and jarred honey, with all Ingredients coming straight from the fruit trees they hand planted 13 years ago. "It's a labor of love we have here," Franklin said. "Meet and Greet" Mr. Dean, April 2, 5:30-7:00 "Everything we produce comes right from our land, S and that's how we like it." A Q94fr chimn~t n+ I inhon ll 14h2 MnWin S.tr..t # # % I'N | I I 1 III I Ir- I0 I I%? I Lll J III W I V & :IVV I I I I V I 1% 0 1 Paid Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Douglas Dean for City Commissioner Seat 5 JOINT FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida Division of Emergency Management have received the following application for Federal grant funding. Final notice is hereby given of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) consideration to provide funding in the form of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Funds will be provided in accordance with Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990 FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority or low- income populations. Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions. Applicant: City of Alachua Project Title: 1. FEMA 1545-100-R: DCA Application 07HM-4@-03-11-02-037, Lincoln Gardens Project 2. FEMA 1545-109-R: DCA Application 07HM-4@-03-11-02-037, Mulberry Landings Project 3. FEMA 1545-129-R DCA Application No. 07HM-4@-03-11-02-073, Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Location of Proposed Work: The area affected by this project consists of homes in the following locations: 1. NW 158th Avenue; NW 158th Place; NW 159th Place; NW 137th to the intersection of NW 158th Avenue and 1,375 feet south of the intersection; and'NW 140th to the intersection of NW 158th Avenue and 1,375 feet south of the intersection; 2. NW 141st Street (Main Street) and NW 150thAvenue; and 3. NW 126th Terrace Proposed Work and Purpose: 1. The Lincoln Gardens project consists of the construction of installing curb and gutter where it does not exist in the neighborhood and installing a closed infiltration system on select streets. The closed infiltration system consists of pervious concrete in lieu of the gutter with a rain crate below it. The intent is to percolate as much water as possible thereby reducing runoff. 2. The Mulberry Landings project consists of the construction of catch basins within the parking lots; curb inlets; underground piping; and maintenance cleaning of the downstream stormwater management facility. The intent is to reduce flooding. 3. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Road project consists of the of re-grading roadside swales, replacing culverts, installing a new cross drain culvert, and the cleaning of an existing stormwater management facility in Alachua, Florida. The intent is to reduce flooding. Project Alternatives: The alternatives to the project that have been and will be considered are 1) the no action alternative and 2) Lincoln Gardens: Acquisition of the flooded facilities; Mulberry Landing: Acquisition of the flooded facilities; Wastewater Treatment Plant Road: Acquisition of the flooded facilities. These alternatives to the proposed project are not viable because under Alternative 1) repetitive flooding is not alleviated and the needs of the community would not be served; and Alternative 2) does not retain fabric of the community and is cost prohibitive, and therefore not practicable. Comment Period: Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100. These are due within 15 days of this notice (April 17, 2009). The State will forward comments to applicable regulatory agencies as needed. Interested persons may submit comments, obtain more detailed information about the proposed action, or request a copy of the findings by contacting: Danielle J. Judd, Assistant City Manager City of Alachua (386) 418-6132 djudd@cityofalachua.com Kimberly Davis, State Environmental Liaison Officer (850) 922-5779 ' Florida Division of Emergency Management Kimberly.Davis@em.myflorida.com Richard Myers, FEMA Environmental Liaison Officer (407) 268-8812 Federal Emergency Management Agency Richard.Myers@dhs.gov (Published: Alachua County Today - April 02, 2009) Early morning burglary nets laptop loss for resident Today Staff Report HIGH SPRINGS - A High Springs resident called the High Springs Police Department (HSPD) early Tuesday morning reporting that her home on SE Railroad Avenue had been burglarized. The caller said she had left her house approximately 10 minutes earlier, and upon her return she saw a black male leaving her home with her laptop computer. When the victim yelled at the suspect to leave her computer, the robber ignored her, and instead entered an older model Toyota two door, possibly a Celica, with a North Carolina tag. The suspect fled the area and a search by HSPD officers was unsuccessful. The thief was described as a black male, 20 to 30 years ofage, approximately 5'08," with a medium build, wearing a light blue and white colored bandana on his head. The vehicle was described as an older model white sedan with a loose or hanging black front bumper. The caller said when she left her home before the burglary occurred, she saw the same white Toyota sedan at an intersection close to her home. A pink pillow case was visible in the rear window of the car. HSPD urges anyone with information concerning the identity or whereabouts of the suspect or vehicle to contact the department at 386-454- 1415. Callers can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867(STOP). . # # # PASSAGE Family Church invites you to a heart moving ALTERNATIVES PUBLIC MEETING 1-75 / US-441 Interchange Alochua County, Florida ZF P Hiqh Sp'rinci Financial ID No. 212949-7 r Study Area.oo. "r1 Alachua -4.i r.A~t * Cl Aci The Florida Department of Transportation invites you to attend a public meeting to discuss proposed transportation improvements for the 1-75 / US-441 Interchange project. This meeting will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009, in the Alachua City Commission Chambers, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida 32615. You are invited to attend anytime between 4:30 p.m.and 6:30 p.m. to review and discuss the exhibits and have your questions answered by staff. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. there will be a presentation followed by an opportunity for public comment. Florida Department of Transportation District Two policy prohibits materials and/or exhibits in our workshops, meetings, or hearings that are not the property of the Department. Therefore, no outside party will be allowed to display or hand out materials in any of these events. The Department is currently conducting a Project Development and Environment study on the 1-75 / US-441 Interchange. Alternatives being studied include, but are not limited to, improved ramp configurations, improved cross street configurations, improvements at intersections with cross roads and/or an interchange at a new location. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Debrah Miller at the number below at least seven (7) days before the public meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend this public meeting to review and discuss this transportation project. If you need project information or if you have any questions please contact: Ms. Debrah Miller, Project Manager (800)-749-2967 Florida Department of Transportation or (386) 961-7793 1109 S. Marion Avenue, MS 2007 Fax: (386)-758-750i Lake City, FL 32025-5874 E-mail: debrah.miller@dot.state.fl.us FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ' \ I 1" - . I ,~:~a; �. I ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 BI KINCAID: I Continued from page A I the restoration fund of the Kincaid building, the oldest known wooden building in Alachua County. This year, Newberry's Community Unity Day will have about 35 booths providing information to the community, a health fair with free services and several food and merchandise vendors. "What it's about is just getting all the community together in the Newberry area," said BarbaraHendrix, president of the Newberry Main Street Organization. Some of the businesses and organizations involved in the festival include Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, the Newberry Branch Library, Florida Telecommunications, Relay for Life, First Baptist Church, Christian Life Fellowship, Newberry High School and its student goverment,HavenHospice building to house Newberry Museum of Florida, Hospice of the Nature Coast and Healthy Start, a program with the Alachua County Health Department. The health fair, coordinated by Newberry High School's nurse, Martha Conrad, will consist of one or two tents providing services such as free blood pressure checks. Also, a pharmacist from Hitchcock's Market will be available to examine any medications brought in to make sure there are no health hazards associated with certain medication combinations, Hendrix said. A bloodmobile will also be set up to take blood donations. The Newberry Main Street Organization's mission is to promote economic development in the downtown area while preserving Newberry's CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION SESSION ON EIGHT (8) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF ALACHUA CHARTER All interested parties are encouraged to attend an information session on eight (8) proposed Amendments to the City of Alachua Charter that has been scheduled for APRIL 2, 2009, AT 6:00 PM, in the Alachua City Hall Commission Chambers, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida. The session will be presented by the City ofAlachua and is an opportunity for all citizens to obtain information and present questions on the eight (8) proposed Amendments to the City of Alachua Charter that will appear on the April 14, 2009 general election ballot. For more details, please visit the City of Alachua's official website www.cityofalachua.com . The eight (8) proposed Amendments to the City of Alachua Charter, along with a Sample Election Ballot may be found on our website's Home Page, under the heading "Proposed Charter Amendments." If you have any questions on this notice, please contact Ms. Danielle J. Judd, Assistant City Manager, City ofAlachua, 386 418-6132. (Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 and April 2, 2009) past, said Anne Alfano, promotions chairperson and treasurer. The Kincaid building, built in 1880 by Stringfellow and Williams, is the only remaining wooden commercial building of historic interest in Alachua County. Although originally constructed in Jonesville, the building was moved to its present site by Thomas Kincaid, who then opened a general store. "It's a very big part of our history in Alachua County and the life that was led long.before we got here," Alfano said. "We need to preserve that." The Kincaid building has survived for more than a century, even through Newberry's fire in 1902, Alfano said. When the funds are sufficient, the Newberry Main Street Organization hopes to open a museum in the Kincaid building showcasing Newberry's historical pieces. The city has applied for national, statewide and private grants to help preserve the building and finance the project. Newberry's Main Street Organization also is trying to raise funds through the Community Unity Day Festival and from Kincaid T-shirt sales. "It is a building that is in dire need of renovating, or were going to lose it," Alfano said. # # # City ofAlachua PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NOTICE OF VACANCY The City of Alachua is accepting applications for two (2) appointments to be made to our Planning and Zoning Board (PZB). The PZB is a five-member board that meets monthly. Applicants must reside in the City ofAlachua. Applications may be obtained in person at City Hall, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Mon'day through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, or by visiting the City's website at www.cityofalachua.com. Completed applications must be received no later than Friday, April 10, 2009 and may be delivered to the Planning & Community Development Department's office, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, or mailed to: City ofAlachua, ATTN: Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616. Questions may be directed to the Planning & Community Development Department at (386) 418-6121. (Published: Alachua County Today - April 02 and 09, 2009) SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB PRESENTS: FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT AT TURKEY CREEK GOLF COURSE Hole-In-One Sponsored by Santa Fe Ford and Power Sports I{fmt v otat ,a Date: APRIL 25,2009 Regstraton due: April13, 2009 The Booster Club of the Santa Fe High School Raiders Footballteam is proud to announce the5th Annual GolfTeoarmet on Sturday, April25,2009 atTurkeyCreekGolfCours. Netpreceeds eto benefit the youth ofrhe Santa Fe High School Football Team. Registration will st at 7:30 am and the glf wll shotgun start 8:30am; lunch, awads, and raffe will be directly aftegolf z70 7hi o ,,l" (37� p� p 00rj7 P,11) Santa F er High Sh Foo bll st Place Team coneac" 2nd Place Team Mike Gny: 352-215-2220 3rd Place Team Linda Bryan: 352-494-3028 P Handlepsr reqreur prior to event Longest Drive tO .enure proprte. plae.n nt Closest-To-The-Pin Captain Choice Scamble City of Newberry, Florida INFORMATION CONCERNING BALLOT ISSUES FOR APRIL 14,2009 -------------------- ----------** OFFICIAL BALLOT REGULAR ELECTION CITY OF NEWBERRY, FLORIDA APRIL14, 2009 * tfyoam�eos ml�>BS.dw~t>asetatlt a �mB Group IV c. E 'Cpn . ins ant .... (Vote for One) OW ll Con* - Incumbent QsumaanParker Mayor (V ote t ont) ODebble Campbell Johfn Gainter -Inouwbent C0Bany L Oreen, 8r. QHairfy Nictols APPROVAL OF CHARTER REVISIONS Do you vote to adulpt the revIsed Charter of the City ofNiW4ilnyPlortda7 OYES ONO APPROVAL OF CHARTER REVISIONS The Charter Review Board consisting of Newberry Citizens, a Commis- sioner and the City Attorney has worked for over two years to present a draft Charter to the Citizens. The Charter revisions include updating and simplifying language; removing sections that are already provided for by state law and drafting the Charter so that it reflects the actual procedures used by the City of Newberry government. Generally, the Charter has been reduced from an extensive 106 page document to a 21 page document that is more understandable. * In the event of a "no" vote for Charter revisions the current Charter would remain. * In the event of a "yes" vote for Charter revisions the revised version approved by the Charter Review Board and the City Commission would replace the current Charter. Your City Commissioners are available to speak with you regarding their.personal experience in serving as a commissioner. Pledse feel free to contact your commissioners with any questions you may have regarding this issue. COPIES OF THE REVISED CHARTER DRAFTARE AVAILABLEAT CITY HALLOR BY EMAIL (Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 and April 2, 2009.) The Uty or Alacnua will nave an election April 1 4, zuu, ror Cty Commission Seats 4 and 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The City is using three polling places for the 2009 election. IMPORTANT: These polling places might be different from the one you used when voting in last year's elections. If you are assigned to Alachua County Precinct 3, you will vote at either: 1. Alachua County Fire Station #21 13815 U.S. Highway 441 or 2. City of Alachua Recreation Center Cards will be mailed to all voters in Precinct 3 who will be assigned to the Fire Station. If you are assigned to Alachua County Precinct 63, you will vote at: Plantation Oaks at Turkey Creek 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd. Poll workers* Fire Station (70) Recreation Center (3) Turkey Creek (63) Delores Wheeler Judy Malphurs Sam Ulbing Debra Davis Mary Grady Richard Traud J.R. Cannady Ron Tristani Mike Croce Elaine Green DeeDee McClain Karen Williams Thelma Welch Thelma Hammon Pam Schutzler Poll workers subject Ella Thomas Sharon Traud to change. SAMPLE BALLOT * GENERAL ELECTION CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA APRIL 14, 2009 a TO VOTE COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL 0 NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. S Use only the marking device provided or a number 2 pencil. S If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot If you erase or make other marks, your vote may not count S CITY OF ALACHUA COMMISSION CITY OF ALACHUA CHARTER AMENDMENTS S ALACHUA CITY COMMISSION NUMBER 3 NUMBER 6 GROUP 4 ARTICLE III - LEGISLATIVE, ARTICLE V - QUALIFICATIONS AND (Vote for One) SECTION 3.08 (A)' ELECTIONS, SECTION 5.04 S OMichael Canney" S CDOrien Hills City Commission Meetings Canvassing Board * ALACHUA CITY COMMISSION Shall the Charter be amended to.provide Shall the Charter be amended to allow GROUP S that City Commission Meetings shall be at the City Commission to appoint a Vote for One) tmes and places as prescribed by law and Canvassing Board for City elections " ODouglasgDean City Commission Rules? whose duties, responsibilities, and " CDGary Hardacre procedures shall be as set by S ogr ard Shall the above-described amendment be applicable lawand City Ordinances? * j Rodger Mallard adopted? CITY OF ALACHUA CHARTER Shall the above-described amendment AMENDMENTS (DForApproval be adopted? SNUMBER I CAgalnstApproval )OForApproval ARTICLE III - LEGISLATIVE, NUMBER 4 AgainstApproval SECTIONS 3.01-3.05 AND 3.07 ARTICLE IV -ADMINISTRATIVE, NUMBER 7 4 ARTICLE V- QUALIFICATIONS AND SEC NUMBER 4 ELECTIONS SECTION 4.1 ARTICLE IX - PLANNING & ZONING SECTIONS 6.01, 6.02 (A) AND 5.03 City Manager Residency BOARD, SECTION 9.02 Elected Mayor arer e Planning & Zoning Board Meetings Shall the Charter be amended to require a Shall the Charter be amended to create a the City Manager to be a resident of the Shall the Chatter be amended to specific elected seat for the office of ity within six months of appointment, provide that Planning & Zoning Board e voer? unless the City Commission agrees In meetings shall be at times and places a writing to allow the City Manager to reside as prescribed by law and as may be Shall the above-described amendment be outside the City limits? directed by the Cty Commisslon? adopted? Shall the above-described amendment be Shall the above-described amendment S ( For Approval adopted? be adopted? * For Approval S OAgalnst Approval O For Approval O For Approval a NUMBER 2 CAgalnst Approval CAgalnst Approval ARTICLE III - LEGISLATIVE, NUMBER NUMBER 8 SECTION 3.06 (C) ARTICLE V - QUALIFICATIONS AND ARTICLE IX - PLANNING & ZONING Prohibitions on Former Elected City ELECTIONS, SECTION 6.03 BOARD, SECTIONS 9.04-0.06 Officialporm of Ballot Planning & Zoning Board Duties Shall te Charter be amended to provide Shall the ChartCharter be amended to prove e so that that the City Commission may waive the that a symbol or any other method Planning and Zoning Board duties shall provision that prohibits a former elected prescribed by law, shall be used to vote be it accordance with applicable law City official to hold any compensated either for or against an amendment to the and as directed by the City appointed office or become a City Charter?Commission? employee until one (1) year after either the expiration of the term of office or vacation Shall the above-described amendment be Shal the above-described amendment of the office? adopted? be adopted? Shall the above-described amendment be Q For Approval CForApproval adopted? C)Against Approval )Agalnst Approval OFor Approval . OCAgalnst Approval '7 a- - to p-/ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APRIL 14, 2009, CITY OF ALACHUA CITY COMMISSION ELECTION, PLEASE CALL DIANE MORGAN, ASSISTANT DEPUTY CITY CLERK, OR DEPUTY CITY CLERK ALAN HENDERSON AT 386-418-6100, OR E-MAIL AT AHENDERSON@CITYOFALACHUA.COM OR DMORGAN@CITYOFAL,: HIIA (i: ' ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE FOLLOWING THE ELECTION AT WWW.CITYOFALACHUA.COM Proclamation of the lapor of Iadtlua I, Jean talderwood, Mayor of the City of Alachua, Florida, do hereby proclaim: An election is called.for Tuesday, April 14, 2009, for the purpose of filling Seats 4 and 5 on the Alachua City Commission; The successful candidates shall serve a three-year term, ending in April of 2012; The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the City Recreation Center, Turkey Creek, and the Fire Station; The names of the inspectors and clerks are as follows: Delores Wheeler, Elaine Green, Debra Davis, Thelma Welch, Ella Thomas, Judy Malphurs, DeeDee McClain, Thelma Hammon, Sharon Traud, Ron Tristani, Sam Ulbing, Pam Schutzler, Richard Traud, and Karen Williams. This information and the names of inspectors and clerks to serve at each location shall be published in an informational advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation for four weeks prior to the election. Hereby witness my signature and the seal of the City of Alachua this 9th day of February 2009. J~an Calderwood, Mayor I Y A6 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY VOICE OF THE HEARTLANDS THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 Voice of the Heartland a nea (Cont Oap r ... ESTABLISHED AI 2000 ELLEN B. BOUKARI Executive Editor GAIL G. LUPARELLO Publisher ALACHUA TODAY, INC. BRYAN BOUKARI Managing Editor Alachua County Today Policy Statement - Alachua County Today is dedicated to reporting news and events relevant to all citizens of the Heartland Communities. Above all, the staff is dedicated to policies of fairness and ob- jectivity, and to avoiding What is sometimes charac- terized as "agenda journal- ism." SAlachua County Today is not a Republican news- paper, not a Democratic paper. Nor is it a liberal or conservative paper. Alachua County Today is a newspaper dedicated to: (1) balanced reporting of news and events relevant to the community, and (2) reporting on all significant social, economic and politi- cal issues and problems that the staff believes should be of concern to our readers. Vote at AlachuaCountyToday.com I [ 1 I READER This week's poll: Is government Last week's poll: Should Alachua getting too involved in running move to an elected mayor instead of ...64% No..%Dot Know.2 OPINION private companies? allowing commissioners to decide? VOTES 44 E IT IA On the Voters in the City of Alachua Swill soon have an opportunity ; to cast their ballots to.elect two ': V commissioners and approve :~r deny eight amendments to the City's charter. Last week, the Alachua County today editorial board expressed specific concernss regarding three of these proposed ,amendments. In this editorial, the board will endorse �two commission candidates and review ' d, pro\ ide recommendations for each of ,1 eheei bfP'rbosed- charter amendment ipr- Bderef their appearance on the ballot. Alachua County Today wholeheartedly supports incumbent commissioner Orien Hills for Group 4. Hills is being challenged by Michael Canney who is no stranger to politics in Alachua and elsewhere. As a .veteran on the commission, Hills brings :an important historical perspective tothe -board that would otherwise be lost. SOver the last decade, Hills, although -generally quiet, has proven he is astute :to the issues facing the City .of Alachua :and is willing to fight for causes in which :he believes. Hills' opponent on the :other hand, Canney, has proven through :his activism that he's willing to lead the charge at driving any issue - right into the :ground. Canney does not possess the necessary skills of negotiation and compromise to work with a panel of four other commissioners. Canney, the residual of a nearly disbanded Alachua Leadership Alliance (ALA), comes attached with :baggage - lots of it. Speaking more directly, Canney has been involved in and lost numerous court cases against the City of Alachua - the same agency he's now *seeking to represent. SAlachua County Today believes the choice between Hills and Canney is crystal clear. Voters should re-elect Commissioner Orien Hills who will continue to be a :steady guide on the commission. The choice among candidates in Group :5 is not as simple as it is between Hills and Canney. Still, Alachua County Today stands firmly behind Gary Hardacre as the next commissioner to fill Group 5. Facing off against Douglas Dean and Rodger Mallard, Hardacre has his hands full as all three candidates seem qualified to serve. Dean has not been active on Alachua's political front save a short time in which he lobbied to have the city build a skateboard park. Perhaps Dean would make a great future commissioner, but we believe he should first aim to get involved at another level before seeking a role on the commission. Mallard, meanwhile, served as commissioner several years ago and most recently began getting reacquainted with Alachua's government through a position on the Planning and Zoning Board. While Mallard might, too, be a fine commissioner, he has not become a familiar face in the audience at Alachua's ballot commission meetings. The Alachua County Today editorial board would like to see Mallard take on a more interactive role as a citizen. All three candidates might be equipped to serve the citizenry of Alachua well, but in our view, only one has the track record to prove it - Hardacre. Hardacre has long served on the City of Alachua Planning and Zoning Board and represented the interests of Alachua and its citizens. While serving on that board, Hardadre provided meaningful debate and consistently did his homework to research the issues on which he was expected cast a vote. Even with tough issues at hand, Hardacre reasonably substantiated his decisions. One of three candidates must be selected to take on a vital role as commissioner - taking the place of outgoing commissioner James Lewis. After more than 40 years on the commission, Lewis is leaving behind a legacy of growth that will not easily be carried by one commissioner. While Hardacre and Lewis likely differ in a great many areas, we trust that Hardacre along with the rest ofAlachua's commission will see to it that this small city of some 9,000 residents continues its trend of positive growth. Alachua County Today endorses both Commissioner Orien Hills and Gary Hardacre in the 2009 election. Alachua County Today believes charter amendments should be carefully considered and adopted in a judicious manner. While several of the eight proposed charter amendments are sensible and beneficial, others give us reason to pause. It is this board's recommendation that voters cast ballots against approving just two of the eight amendments. Our complete list of recommended votes is as follow. Amendment 1: Vote against approval - We do not believe it is a wise decision to transfer the selection of the mayor from commissioners to voters as outlined in the Alachua County Today March 26, 2009 editorial. This amendment is a recipe for disaster as it allows a potentially unqualified, inexperienced and ill prepared candidate to stand at the helm of the City of Alachua. Perhaps worse, an ill-intentioned candidate could guise themselves as moderate during the election and turnout later to be revealed as a leader on the fringe. Amendment 2: Vote against approval - In our view, it is conceivable the commission could create a new paid city position, and under this amendment let one of those same commissioners walk directly from his or her elected office into the newly created position without any lapse in time. The charter's existing language provides the exact protections the amendment seemingly seeks to undermine. Amendment 3: Vote for approval - This would provided the sometimes needed flexibility in the scheduling of City Commission meetings by giving the commissioners the autonomy to change dates of meetings in the face of unforeseen circumstances. Amendment 4: Vote for approval - While this editorial board has some reservations with this amendment, in general, we support the concept that a particularly excellent city manager candidate could possibly live outside of the city limits. Alachua County Today suggests that a safer amendment would include maximum distances from the city limits that a city manager might live. Amendment 5: Vote for approval - This amendment quite simply brings the charter into conformance with modern voting methods. Amendment 6: Vote for approval - Amendment 6 reinforces and clarifies the selection and role of the Canvassing Board which judges the outcome of elections. Amendment 7: Vote for approval - Like Amendment 3, Amendment 7 provides for the often needed flexibility in the meetings of the Planning and Zoning Board. Amendment 8: Vote for approval - Under the current charter, much of the direction of the city's future growth is governed under the Planning and Zoning Board which is made up members appointed by the commission. Amendment 8 shifts some of that burden and responsibility to the commission which is more directly connected with the will of the public. Under Amendment 8, the Planning and Zoning Board would act in accordance with applicable law and as directed by the City Commission. As in every election, Alachua Count Today encourages voters to become educated on the issues and the candidates which will be determined by the outcome of the 2009 election. An educated and informed electorate is better equipped to determine the direction of its government. While we endorse Commissioner Orien Hills and Gary Hardacre for commission, each voter is ultimately tasked with making his or her own decision during the April 14 election. Likewise, we encourage voters to turn down Amendment 1 and Amendment 2 but voters should become informed and make wise decisions about the proposed changes to the city's core document - its charter. Support for Dean I am writing this letter to offer my support to Douglas Dean for Alachua Cit. Commissioner. I have personally known Doug for 25 years. He is a man of strong moral character, a devoted father, husband and a very ethical businessman. In today's world of compromised values we need someone who stands firm in his beliefs. He is an expert in many of the environmental issues that we face today. Doug is innovative and can think "outside the box." He will bring fresh, new ideas to the commission and help Alachua grow. while maintaining its small town integrity. The city would benefit from electing Doug to the Alachua City Commission. Dianne Junior Gainesville, FL Letters to the Edi- tor should be brief and to the point, typed, if possible, and double- spaced. Letters may be shortened due to space constraints. Letters must be signed and include the writer's address and phone number to be considered for publica- tion. Letters are subject to editing. Generally, only one letter from the same writer will be printed each issue. By Mail: Editor. Ala- chua County TodayP.O. Box 2135, Alachua, FL 32616 By Fax: (386) 462- 4569 By E-Mail: editor@ alachuatoday. com $~-- -r L A7 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 GRPS aI: Grapski has 30 days to pay up Con tinued from page Al1 other charges, he now has to contend with $4,000 in fines resulting from the Tuesday hearing. Administrative Law Judge Kent Wetherell at the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) ruled that Grapski was guilty of four separate counts of election law violations. The first of those violations dates back to 2006 when Grapski was a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives. In that instance, the court determined that then- candidate Grapski failed to file his Q2 financial report in a timely manner. Wetherell determined that Grapski was guilty of violations in three separate instances during the activist's 2007 run for City of Alachua commissioner. Beginning on March 14, 2007, Grapski failed to file his campaign treasurer's report. Then again on March 23, 2007, Grapski again failed to file his campaign treasurer's report. During the third reporting period of that election, Grapski filed an incomplete campaign treasurer's report. It is likely Grapski didn't do himself any favors by failing to show up for his March 30 final hearing on the violations. Moreover, the final hearing had been postponed several times to accommodate Grapski's incarceration among other circumstances. Monday's hearing was scheduled after Wetherell had been informed Grapski had been released from the Alachua County Jail earlier this year. Wetherell slapped Grapski with a $1,000 fine, the maximum allowed, for each of the violations brought forward. That total of $4,000 must be paid within 30 days ofTuesday's order according to the court documents. # # # RED-LIGHT: Continuedfrom page If state bill passes, city fines will become moving violations Current law prevents the state from using cameras to issue traffic citations to red-light runners without an officer witnessing the offense. But cities across the country are getting around that by installing red-light cameras through private companies and issuing city fines, without points, instead. "These are things that have become very popular, not only in the state but in the country," said City Manager James Drumm. ."It's very easy to park a patrol car at the intersection, but it's very costly. This is an alternative way of keeping safety." According to High Springs Police Chief James Troiano, the city fine would run around $100 for the driver running a red light, and cameras will be provided and installed by the chosen company at no cost to the city. Instead, the city and the company will share the revenue from citations, with about 80 percent of the citation going to the city's general fund and 20 percent to the camera company. Troiano estimated a possible $2,400 per day paid to teg ity in citations if 15 drivers run red lights every day at both intersections where the cameras will be installed. And while skeptics argue the cameras are just an easy way for cities to gain revenue, city officials said the two intersections ofU.S. 441 and North Main Street and'Northwest First Avenue and North Main Street are danger zones. "I'm in favor of this because every time I'm first in line and the light changes, I'm in the habit of sitting there and looking both ways," said Commissioner Diane Shupe. "People almost feel they have a right to run the red light. We don't have the right, and it is a safety issue." If the Florida Legislature passes the bill for state-run cameras, the city citations will change to $150 moving violations with points and insurance penalties. Twq- thirds of that ticket will be put toward a state mandated' trauma unit fund,, and the remaining fine will go to the city. Various studies conflict about the effectiveness of the cameras in reducing accidents. A 2001 study in Charlotte, North Carolina, Come in for your Heartm orm' Testing this month and: �K'ip61r-bwin a I year su pplorfehrwhioril I'rt-entati%'e! .iReceive a special rate of .SI for testing -this month, *'0% ,off Heai-t'ormnurevnknvlwe with Reat.. CL~ri Offer expires April 30th. Mku Lr vmir a ppointmentt odd'.! Trenton .Anim aI Hospital b',3 NorliI % aI i Srumcc. I rernon. i L 32693 0351)463-71013 i %%%.I rrnmoin. amnl Ihsppilal.rom concluded that intersections monitored by red-light cameras had a 37 percent decrease in frort-to-side crashes. But a recent study by the University of South Florida College of Public Health found that cameras significantly increase rear- end crashes when drivers slam on the brakes at monitored intersections. Drumm said city officials are indifferent on whether the cameras are state or city run, but drivers can expect to see the cameras at intersections in May or early June. AUDIT: Continued from page Al Some success attributed to first financial software upgrade since 1980s "It is very uncommon to have a report where your audit has no suggestions for improvement," Gabriel said to the City Commission. "Your city is in fine, fine condition. We actually added money to the general fund balance and ended up with more money in the cash reserves than we did last year." In fact, the city's general fund ended with a $75,000 surplus and $11.3 million in total net assets, said High Springs financial directorHelenMcIver.With the city's $125,000 Florida Recreation Development AsSistance Program grant and a $900,000 Community Development Block Grant, used to rehabilitate homes in the area, the city was able make improvements without using money from city taxpayers to do it, Mclver added. City Manager James Drumm contributed some success to the city's first upgrade of the record keeping software since the 1980s, which helped better organize the finances in each department. 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"We didn't want any improvements this year, and we're glad we didn't, but if we had them, we were ready for them." With five years of leadership from Drumm, the city has gradually seen a reduction in suggestions for improvement in each year's audit: He said the financial success 'is from a strong partnership among himself and the commission, staff and financial department. In looking toward the future, Drumm said the city may have to work harder in issues like funding as the Florida Legislature may cap taxes in cities statewide, which will put a burden on city finances as inflation goes up. Alsd with the current installation of the city's first sewer system, the water fund is stressed from having to lend to the sewer fund, and may end up reaching into more reserves. "I think what this shows is the work that has been done in the city," Mclver said. "In the long term, -it betters the city in what we do for our resources. It shows the city is in stable financial condition aNrd that we've been proactive in being sure we keep the city on track." # # # a' by Douglas M. Adel, D.D.,S The orthodontist Tusa &Fia Nihs-Tivia . 5 0 Wi g Q: Within the practice of dentistry, there are a number of specialized areas. One is the area of orthodontistry. The word comes from roots that mean to straighten the teeth. Orthodontists, like other dental specialists, are fully trained as dentists. They have chosen to further their education to learn this specialty. Among other things, orthodontists are specially trained in the use of appliances and techniques that move teeth into positions that not only make them look better, but make them healthier and more efficient. An orthodontist's additional training includes, two or three academic, years - sometimes more - in a full-time orthodontic: residency program that is supervised by orthodontists. They learn about tooth movement and about facial development, an area referred to as dentofacial orthopedics. They are. trained to diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists, like other dental specialists,. generally limit their practice, only to orthodontistry. Talk with your dentist about the areas of dental specialty that may be helpful in your own dental situation. For more information or free brochures, please call our office. Presented as a service to the community by: Douglas M. Adel,,D.D..,PA Family Dentistry n SQC I REMBRANDT Makingour teeth MuRAul and stronger than before! GRAM Found exclusively at ODr. Adel's office. 386-462-4635 14211 NW 150th Ave., Alachua PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE/BUILDING FOR LEASE 1,500 sq. ft. Partially furnished. 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"I offer a business mindset coupled with real experience in helping a city to operate wisely, saving money." Dean said he has seen hostility in Gainesville and other communities toward growth, and he appreciates Alachua's business;friendly attitude. "I welcome the growth that is projected along Highway 441 south of town, and it's sorely needed to help pay for the new wastewater plant expansion and other Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on April 14 city infrastructure needs," he said. However, Dean said he wants to protect Alachua's charm. "We will always need to take a step back and consider carefully any growth that might threaten the aspects that makeAlachua deserving of its title, "The Good Life Community,'" he said. Gary Hardacre Hardacre has lived in the Alachua area since 1987. He has been married for 10 ' years and has three children and five grandchildren. He retired from.AT&T in 2008 after 42 years and has been involved with community committees such as the Planning and Zoning Board, the Boy Scouts and Alachua Lion's Club. "I've had a lot to do with setting the direction of our city because I've been involved in many organizations over the years," Hardacre said. Hardacre said he is a good negotiator and believes he can lobby our legislators. "I believe in win/win situations when possible," he said. Hardacre said he believes the city is going in a positive direction in terms of development, but as commissioner, he would monitor the growth to make sure Alachua retains its small-town atmosphere and protects its natural resources. He said he also feels the city should closely monitor the money it is spending during the tough economic times. He said he wants to look for ways to cut costs while maintaining the quality of service the city is used to. "The city's given tax reductions in the past, and I'd like to continue to look for ways where we can take some of the tax burden off our citizens," he said. Rodger Mallard Mallard has been a citizen of Alachua since 1976. He has been married for 31 years and has four children and six grandchildren. He retired from Alachua County Fire Rescue a year ago after 35 years and as Vice-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board about a month ago. He also served in the Navy and coached baseball for 30 years. He currently works as an emergency medical service coordinator for North Florida Regional and Lake City Medical Center. Mallard also served on the Alachua Commission from 1980-1983 and held the position of mayor in 1981. "I'm a public servant, and I have been my whole life," he said. He said he believes in smart growth for the cityand wants to attract businesses that are clean and a good match for the community. "In the Fire Rescue, people trusted me with their lives and their property," he said. "I feel like they can have that same trust in me as a public' servant to be the voice of the community." Candidates for Seat 4 and a willingness to reach out to a broad constituency," 'he said. "I would work hard to be a commissioner for the entire community." He said he believes in open government and public input, and part of open government is giving citizens a choice in elections. "I don't think candidates should run unopposed," he said. "This is a chance for the voters to have positive change if they so choose.' As part of his desire for open government, Canney said he will encourage public' input on important planning and budget decisions. "There's a lot of smart people in our community," he said. "The government should value this collective intelligence." Among the issues he finds important are fiscal responsibility and smart, sustainable development. "Development should benefit the entire community and shouldn't take place because of small, private Michael Canney interests," he said. "The coming to bri Canney has been a citizens of Alachua are my citizens. citizen of Alachua since only special interest." "I've bee 2001. He is self-employed whole life an and has worked in the Orien Hills been more prol past as a carpenter and a Commissioner Hills, then I am now, handyman. who currently holds the # # "I have original ideas position of Seat 4, is a LIONS CLUB: Continued from page Al Gussie Lee and Marvin "Rack" Bingham provided entertainment Association. crowded into the recently- company. Don McCormick, a restored Alachua Woman's Entertainm former Alachua Lions Club to honor the men and provided by G Club member, served as women whose efforts have Marvin "Racl Master of Ceremonies for made the cattle industry The duo al the evening as he offered a vital part of Florida's audience in a a rousing commentary on economy. along of God I many of the politicians in The 2009 banquet at the opening the room as well as many marked the 70th year the program. others who had been his event has been held, and In keej students at Santa Fe High attendees came from near tradition, the S School decades earlier, and far to enjoy the annual School Chapte Serving as the keynote event that also holds the on hand skill speaker was Jim Ervin, distinction of being the steak dinners a past president of the oldest fundraiser of any TheCattler International Association Lion's club in the state. Is the Alacbua of Lions Clubs. .. Er\in, Lions Club Presideut Dr.. Largest tundr: ~ ho served as Intfelnfaional Crin' Hlfich kjiked offT he' year, ani' allpr President beginning in evening with a welcome banquet supp< 1999, gave in inspirational to guests attending the sight, hear speech in which he noted evening's festivities, and commui the importance of retaining The evening lived activities. and growing Lions Club up to its reputation of # members, excellent food, uproarious Over 200 people entertainmentandhospitable ig in jobs for n here my d I've never ud ofAlachua " he said. # lent was ussie Lee and k" Bingham.. so led the heartfelt sing- Bless America of the night's ping with ;anta Fe High er of FFA was fully serving nd dessert. nen'sBanquet Lions Club's user ' rt ofitsfib�iithe ort charitable. ing, youth nity service # Tuesday Night Kids eat FREE 4-9 p.m. Live Music, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 prto dose FRIDAY: Steva Mala SATURDAY: Barry Sides & Jeff Sims Enjoy th Great Weather on Our Patio Dedd SEE YaAtBeef's Hms Mm4sm i11-1 p,. Downtown Alachua on Main Street (386) 462-3224 ANNUAL TIRE ROUNDUP Bring in your old tires for disposal and keep High Springs beautiful! Friday, April 10, 2009 Saturday, April 11, 2009 WHERE: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Public Works Yard SE 2"d Avenue Under the Water Tower Restrictions Apply: No Commercial Businesses Tire only - no rims No tractor tires Contact Public Works at 386-454-2134 for more information. MUTTS & PUPS: Continuedfrom page Al Show was the most successful yet Rat Terrier decked out in western gear with a cowboy hat and a saddle and rider on his back. "He just pranced around the ring like he was saying 'look at me, I'm the best there is,"' said Betty Gloskowski, one of three judges at the event. "The owner had him rear up like a bronco in the end, and it was adorable." Of the 50 contestants, other winners thattookhome ribbons and prizes included Peanut, a.Chihuahua dressed as a Spanish dancer in black lace who took second place in the Best Dressed category. Also placing in Best Dressed were Rocky and Bullwinkle, a duo dressed as the Blues Brothers in black suits, hats and sunglasses. The event also, held an on-site adoption through the Alachua County Humane Society, through which two dogs found new homes. With around 250 people turning out, event coordinator Leda Carrero said the show was the most successful yet. The event also received generous support from the community with $2,500 in sponsorships and $2,300 in gifts and prizes.. "I'm planning on holding this forever," Carrero said. "When you look at the photos and you see the delight on the faces of the people and they beam with total pride, it's such a joy to see that love." # # # "Caring doctors with small town friendly service." McCauley & Associates I fourth-generation Alachua resident. He has served on the commission for 12 years and been involved with other communitycommittees such as the Planning and Zoning Board and the Citizens Advisory Board. "I've been civic-minded my whole life," he said. "I know this town, and I know the people of this town." Hills got his start in political activism when years ago he campaigned to have all the streets in Alachua paved. "This reporter started following me around, and the next thing I knew, I was on the front page of the Gainesville Sun," he said. "So I've been working for the community a long time, even before I was a commissioner." Hills said would like to see Santa Fe College branch completed so citizens can be educated and have jobs here. He also said he feels pleased with the growth Alachua is experiencing and hopes clean businesses keep ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY CRIME STOPPERS THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 B1 BI B, I S&BusinessN ente Crime Stoppers Most il _Oonsred________CUNYCIME___________,4: STOPPERS The Alachua County Sheriffs Office has seen an increase in fraudulent check activity where the check is being written for amounts greater than re- quired for the transaction. Typically, the payee is asked to send the amount above the purchase price back to a third party. Many times these counterfeit checks or money orders will come from a foreign A message from the desk of Sheriff Sadie Darnell Fradulent checks for over the amount country and the payee will cite currency exchange is- sues for the overage. T he original check will then not clear the victim's ac- count and they will be out the money they sent on. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) requires that banks make available within one to five days the money from cashiers, teller and certified checks. There- fore, the money is often released into the payee's account long before the check has cleared the bank of issue. These forgeries are often high quality and take time to be identified as a forgery. *Never accept a check for greater than the sale amount and agree to re- fund the overage. *Always make sure that the check has cleared the issuing bank before re- leasing an item you have sold. *Remember, it can take several days or weeks for a check to ultimately clear back to the originating in- stitution. *The ultimate respon- sibility lies with you on these checks. Make the Call, Earn a Reward 'OS S,, 'U' r+*6 S.4Q Call (352) 372- Step 0000 000000 000000 00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 06' We 0 Richard Antwain Cooper Black Male, 5'06", 12/31/79 Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement, Habitual Driving while license suspended or Revoked Felton Bernard Sallet Black Male, 5'10", 11/15/84 Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon 0 0 0 00 * 0 Ryan John Burmeister White Male, 5'10", 11/30/87 Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Fleeingand Elud- ing Law Enforce- ment, DUI, Driv- ' ing While License Suspended or Revoked, Worth- less Checks, Pos- session of Alcohol by Person Under 21 YOA James Cleveland Wess Black Male, 6'02", 6/29/70 Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Battery, Resisting Arrest without Violence Melissa Sharon Barr Black Female, 5'05", 2/7/84 Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Petit Theft, Driving while license suspended or revoked Torrey Tythoneus White Black Male, 06/11/1979 5'11", 160 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Armed Robbery Laura Dantavia Brown Black Fe- male, 10/17/80 5'08", 200 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Grand Theft, Fraud-False ID, Pass Forged Instrument Hector Alberto Lleo White Male, 04/26/1987 5'10", 175 Ibs Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: VOP - Burglary Reginald Bernard Brown Black Male, 06/08/88 6'00", 200 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell, Resist without Violence, Pos- session Drug Paraphernalia Jose Carlos Villanueva Hispanic Male, 06/17/1987 5'6", 160 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Sexual Assault Selana Diane King Black Female, 10/25/82 5'04", 185 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Grand Theft, Use Anti Shop- lifting Counter- measure Eugene Hale Black Male, 09/05/1980 5'9", 160 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Felony Larceny, Felony Fraud Leon Marcus Criswell White Male, 03/30/72 5'09", 145 Ibs Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes Currently wanted for: Passing Forged Instrument, Petit Theft Sharon Brown Black Female, 07/16/1968 5'7", 160 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: VOP - Battery Richard James Alston Black Male, 08/25/79 5'09", 170 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Possession. Co- caine, Posses- sion Marijuana less than 20 grams, Evidence Tampering, Re- sisting Arrest without Violence Darlene Lanell Foreman Black Female, 02/16/1964 5'4", 150 Ibs Black Hair, Brown Eyes Currently wanted for: Attempted Murder What should I do? Review the pictures above. individuals, please contact the Combined Communications Center at 352-955-1818 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP. Callers are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND ANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS. IF NECESSARY, CALL 911. If you know the location of any of these wanted AL WARRANTS ACTIVE AT TIME ~-~� ,' . I L I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B2 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY RELIGION THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 As in the days of Noah 0 LORD, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offencqs, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory ofthy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost ever, one God world without end. Amen. This prayer reminds us of the duty required of all Christians; .----- that we must remember daily that our sins against the Law of God must be met with a righteous resistance by a Holy God. This righteous resistance given us by God doesn't destroy the sinner but it calls us to repentance and salvation. What' s probably most difficult for us THE VEN LEA! All Saints Church, G A paris Christian Chi to realize is that we can't even admit to ourselves that we're rebelling against God and breaking His Laws. As we look inwardly, we can't see ourselves as being aside from the revelation of God. Unfortunately, this condition is rejected by our culture as a whole. In today's culture, we tend notto deny ourselves any pleasure or passion, seeing being the inh privilege to be to be and do want to do. that we accept have written and we refuse possibility tha sit in judgmer sins we have Thedaysth in right now, days before tl 1. JOHN E. SURE sAnglican iainesville. h of the Episcopal urch with such imn unrestrained rebellion and God is read His creation. man stood ou he was to be this destruction the father of; men upon the is the reason t as a type of C ig ourselves as Adam to the human race, leritors of the but, he couldn't save man Swho we want from his sins. This saving whatever we grace is, of course, reserved The moral law solely for the Son of God, t is one that we Jesus Christ. for ourselves If we look at Saint Sto accept the Matthew 24:37-39, we find at anyone will that our Lord Himself made nt of us for the an astounding prophecy: committed. "But as the days of Noe hatwe'reliving [were], so shall also the , are like the coming of the Son of man he great flood, be. For as in the days that recorded in were before the flood they Genesis 6:12, were eating and drinking, "and God marrying and giving in looked upon marriage, until the day the earth, and that Noe entered into the behold, it was arkl And knew not until the corrupt; for flood came, and took them all flesh had all away; so shall also the corrupted his coming of the Son of man ways upon be." (37-39) the Earth. " The phrase found in our The times Anglican collect,. "justly. recorded punished for our offenses", in Genesis, today would be considered occurred politically incorrect--even only a few religiously incorrect in generations today's society. 'But, it is after man's the word of God without creation and apology. We acknowledge already the as we worship together each earthwasfilled Sunday that we have sinned measurable and against God in thought, word sin, violence, and deed and have provoked unbelief that most justly God's wrath and y to destroy indignation against us. Just Only one like the storm clouds that ut, Noah, and must have been gathering, e saved from before the first raindrop fell on and made as Noah preached to his a new race of generation, this ought to e earth. This serve as a severe reminder hat he is seen of our condition. hrist, a second The "modem Church" thinks that such prayers and personal accusations could be so damaging to their parishioners' self esteem that they should be removed from "modem" prayers! The voice ofNoah no longer preaches to our generations; the acknowledgement of justified punishment for our offenses has been silenced. And for the sake of comforting ourselves, we lose all hope in the true comfort of God, who forgives the sins of those who are penitent. This doesn't leave us hopeless, but our prayers must, and do, reflect the Gospel itself- the reminder that salvation is actually our deliverance from sin and death. Christians must see our true condition and throw ourselves upon the only hope and comfort that can save us, God's mercy and goodness in Jesus Christ. Until we correctly see ourselves, we can't begin to understand God's resistance to sin and His punishment of sin, which was not suffered by us, but by Jesus Christ upon the cross. We should never think the words of our prayers and the actions of our worship to be indifferent things. The glorious truth of our salvation is not a new versus old argument over word but rather about what has been revealed to us about ourselves in Holy Scripture and what the Gospel teaches us about God's goodness and mercy to us, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. None are without sin - we acknowledge this. None are without a Saviour either, ultimately the question is whether our faith rests in God to save us, or whether we walk in darkness, saying that we are without sin and have become our own saviours, just as it was in the days of Noah. # # # SHARE YOUR CHURCH EVENTS Let everyone know about special activities your church. has on the horizon. Call (386) 462-3355, fax (386) 462-4569 or email to gail@AlachuaToday.com. All community announcements will now be printed together on A3. The Heartland Community Places of Worship Alachua church of Christ 14505 NW 145th Avenue Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Assembly at 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 6:30 p.m. Minister DougFrazier (386)462-3326 ellowship SChurch Contemporary Praise & Worship Sunday at 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 16916NWUS Hwy 441, High Springs 386-454-1700 www.FellowshipOnline.org First Presbyterian SChurch of Alachua Rev.VuginiaMcDaniel Pastor 14623 NW 140 Street (386)462-1549 Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. www.firstpresalachua.org HIGH SPRINGS CHURCH OF CHRIST 520 NE Santa Fe Boulevard Bible Classes forAUAges 9:30am. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Classes 7 p.m. Shighspringscofc@alltel.net Pastor: Cori Lewis * (386)454-2930 New Life Community Chapel Meeting at Westside Park Recreation Center S1001 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32605 Sunday Worship- 10:30 AM Pastor Leonard R.Traina (352)214-4462 www.newlifecommunitychapel.org 1bof Life Asmembly of God Located at 14200 NW 148th Place Downtown Alachua www.riveroflifeassembly.org 01 1aintm inglitan Churtd AprihqflheCnirinFpiswpilChturh * Where worship is our central act * Where the apostolic.tradition is upheld * Where we kneel to pray * Where worshipful music is the.standard * Where traditional liturgy is the norm * Where the Holy Scriptures are proclaimed * Where a prayerful and quiet atmosphere is provided * Where traditional values are taught * Where we seek to proclaim a risen Savior in our daily life and work Come Join Us Bible Study 9:30 am. - Sunday 10:30 am. and other special services as announced. 8100 SWArcher Road (Shrine Club) (352) 317-5757 * wwwAlsaintsXnEC.org First United Methodist Church ofAlachua 14805 NW 140th Street * 462-2443 Rev. Rob Atchley, Pastor JeffVan Valey, Youth & Children's Minister Worship, 8:30 am. & 11 am. Sunday School9:45 am. Sunday Youth Events, 4:30 p.m. www.gbgm-umc.org/alachuafumc High Springs Seventh-day Adventists 230NW IstA., , -. Bible Study: S, ' i 7 , . " d 'C '' j ,Tj . Divine Worship Sat ,i4 m 4.: m Mid-Week: Ti., ; . i Youth: Sat. 9 I. .. r j New Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 am., Evening Service 6 pm. Wednesday Fellowship Meal 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. RAs, GAs & Students 7 p.m. Nursery Provided Terry Elixson, Jr., Pastor 386-462-3390 * 18100NW262Avenue Services Sunday: 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Children's Church 11:30 a.m. Wednesday: Adult & Children Bible Study 7 p.m. Consumed Youth Service - 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Pastor Greg Evans 352-870-7288 Bethesda Outreach Ministries of Alachua Reaching the lost at ANY cost and Sustaining the Saints behind the cross. Services: Every Sunday at 11 a.m. at Quality Inn ofAlachua 15960 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, Florida Elders Nyron and LaShandra Jenkins Foundation Chapel Church of God by Faith Sunday: Sunday School10 p.m.;,Mid-Day Worship 11:30 am.; Children's Church 6 p.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Tuesday: YSB 7p.m. Wednesday: Outreach Fellowship Dinner 6 p.m.; General Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. 13220NW150thAvenue,Alachua Pastor WillieJ.McKnight, Sr. * 462-2549 New St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church 13800 NE 158th Avenue, Alachua 32616 Rev. Daniel H. McNish, Pastor Phone & Fax (386) 462-7129 Services: Sunday School 9:30 am. Moving Worship 11 am-lst, 2nd, 3rd Sunday Quarterly 11 am. 4th Sun. Birthday Rally Service; Tuesday Evening 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study St. Luke A.M.E. Church Rev. Jessie L. Steele, Pastor 14950 Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 441 Alachua 32616 386.462.2732(church) 386.462.4396 (Fax) Email: stlukeamechurch@windstream.net Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Church School 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) Thene: PUSH-Pray UrnilSonlhingHqppns PASSAGE Family Church R' ,,, , , TI , , It,, , e, t . . r '' 2020 NE 15 Street 1,' -Ii G,.nlg. jrtd Gainesville Lady Michele Dix (352) 336-8686 Sunday Services: 8 a.m. - "Flying High" Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Morning Glory Worship & Children's Church Wednesday Services: 12 noon - Noon Day Prayer 7 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study Youth Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Fourth Fridays www.passageministries.org Grace Community Church (PCA) A New Clurch in Western Alachua County Pastor Ty Keys New Location: 25705 SW15Avenue in Newberry Elementary School Cafeteria (352) 472-9500 Worship: Sunday 9 am: Nursery provided. For info go to www. gracecommunityPCA.org Reaching Out with the Love ofCuist byLifting Up the Name ofChrist-Come hear the Doctrines ofGrace List your Place of Worship here Call (386) 462-3355 ext. 9503 for more information. List your Place of Worship here Call (386) 462-3355 ext. 9503 for more information. St. Madeleine Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Satuday 4gil 5p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 7p.m., Weekdays Mon, Wed and Fri 8:30 a.m. No Mass Thursday. Confession: Saturday 45 min. prior to Mass or anytime on request 3210 N.E. Santa Fe Boulevard (U.S. Hwy. 441), High Springs (386) 454-2358 WIcKEP 9 s The original one-stop Disney store, complete with auctions, buy it now auctions, and the latest Disney news. We have the best products, lowest prices, most secure shipping, and largest selection. Watches Apparel Toys & Games DVDs Electronics Jewelry ....and so much more! www.mickeysdisneystore.com CHRISTIAN FAMILYWOMHIP CENTER AND BIBCE COLLEGE Elder Cynthia Washington, Pastor 220 NE First Avenue, P.O. Box 2187 High Springs, FL 32655 Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m Sunday - Pastoral Teaching 9:30 am. .Morning Worship 11 a.m. Church: (386) 454-2367 Cell: (386) 878-9568 Christian life Fellowship Assembly of God Contemporary Worship/Ministy -AllAges Sunday: SS 9:30 amxWorship 10:30 am. Wed. 7 p.m./Children/Youth/Adults 19817 W.Newberry Rd. (4 mii. E. of Newberry, 4 mi. W. of Jonesville) (352) 472-5433 www.clfbest.org I AFirst Baptist Church of Alachua IMPA IING One-Block east of Main Street in Alachua ENBBOERgsraraS! (386) 462-1337 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Worship Wednesday: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Children's Ministries, Youth Activities and Choir Rehearsal* 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study I.' $1 "4 I. V.' I.' V"t 4., I'. .1 F*' n: �~ rj i Y i �i LI1 n :h �s i C I~ '" r' r ,, r.' ~ r ~ :: ..r � I: .i � � �j- ..r ��' .s List your Place of Worship here Call (386) 462-3355 ext. 9503 for more information. Service Times i; ffiC l' Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. .A M,..I c u Wednesday 7:30 p.m. iv es Youth Service Wed. 7:30 p.m. tiP g tit of Senior Pastors. Edwin & Angela Anderson ,eth e a'710l 386-454-1563 Goa www.impactfamilychurch.com 16710 NW US 441 * Between High Springs & Alachua ' ' _ .. . . . . . ~,-,..~�. � .� : : I -I ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY CLASSIFIED THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 B3 larcbua (Count Tobap Classic fi ds e" "7 1' 7": 7- ? BY PHONE Call (386) 462-3355 Hours to place, correct or cancel ads: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. BY E-MAIL accounting@alachuatoday.com BY MAIL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Alachua County Today P.O. Box 2135, Alachua, FL 32616 BY FAX (386) 462-4569 *~f-F~ F~' *,~T F~;,; . ,, .;~;;;~; 1T-a.; * ~ ..~ul *In~T-I L a . * A z,:t', a * iZaS . I- MiniMaxi Warehouses, in accordance with the Florida Self Storage 'Act, -hereby notifies that the following units are scheduled for public auction, or other disposal, on April 14, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. The Auction, or other disposal, will be held at MiniMaxi Warehouses, 2150 NE 31 Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609, 352-373- 6294. The units contain household goods and miscellaneous items. W1-03 ZEFNIA DURHAM II W6-01 TISHAROLD PEARSON AL/RL W6-11 TIFFANY HUNTER W6-16 STEPHANIE GREEN W8-16 ROBERT FORD (Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 and April 2, 2009) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: A-1 TOWING SVC/ AUTO REPAIRS gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell; these vehicles on 04/17/2009, 10:00 a.m. at 14515 NW PEGGY RD; ALACHUA, FL 32615-5449, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida-Statutes. A-1 TOWING SVC/AUTO REPAIRS reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 19UUA5641XA032418 1999 ACURA 1B3EJ46X0VN680699 1997 DODGE 1HGEG8651SL056096 1995 HONDA 1P3ES46COYD805512 2000 PLYMOUTH 3N1CB51D7YL318799 2000 NISSAN JA3AA26A1SU047657 1995 MITSUBISHI JA3AY26COYU060518 2000 MITSUBISHI JT2SV22EXH3054500 1987 TOYOTA JT4UD10D8S0007795 1995 TOYOTA (Published: Alachua County Today - April 2, 2009) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Watson's Towing of Gainesville Inc gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 04/20/2009, 10:00 a.m. at 2520 NE 18th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32609, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Watson's Towing of Gainesville Inc reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids. 1B3EJ46XXTN317730 1996 DODGE 1B4GH44R2RX235945 1994 DODGE 1FAFP34N36W208317 2006 FORD 1FALP5740PG267998 FORD 1993 1FALP6244TH124909 1996 FORD 1FALP6535VK101664 1997 FORD . 1G1JC5113KJ271740 1989 CHEVROLET 1G3NL12F72C315979 2002 OLDSMOBILE 1G4GM47A8G P441669 1986 BUICK 1G8ZK5578RZ147383 1994 SATURN 1GCDC14H1ES174587 1984 CHEVROLET 1GNCS13Z8N2104813 1992 CHEVROLET 1J4FJ58L3LL136963 1990 JEEP 1N6SD11S5TC310339 1996 NISSAN 2B4GP240YR807529 2000 DODGE 6D47S99130741 1978 CADILLAC JT8U-F11E9P0157132 1993 LEXUS RBMBB011J293 1993 RBM1 XS22K8R272456 1978 DODGE (Published: Alachua 'County Today - April 2, 2009) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF LACROSSE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, SERVING AS THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, AND THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the Town of LaCrosse Land Development Regulations, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, comments, objections and recommendations concerning an amendment, as described below, to the Land Development Regulations, will be heard by the Town Council of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, serving as the Planning and Zoning Board of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, and the Local Planning Agency of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, at a public hearing on April 13, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Council Meeting Room, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida. LDR 09-1, an application, by the Town Council amending Section 13.4 entitled Notice of Hearing changing the notice period from fourteen (14) days and five (5) days to ten (10) days prior to a public hearing before either the Planning and Zoning Board or Board of Adjustment and amending Section 13.4.1.4, entitled Notice of Hearing changing the notice requirement for signs from fourteen (14) days to ten (10) days prior to the public hearing before either the Planning and Zoning Board or Board of Adjustment. The 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 the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will b'e 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 to be heard with respect to the amendment. Copies of the amendment are available for public inspection at the Office- of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida, during regular business hours. CLASSIFIED Continued on page B4 The Recession From Credit Unions have existed as a form of cooperative financial institution for over 150 years. They were founded on the idea of people coming together and pooling their resources so they could mutually survive catastrophes such as crop .failures and droughts, or to protect their members from the "violf at the door", as well as the fiscal abuses of "company stores" and loan sharks. When the feudal system broke down in Europe in the mid-1800's, and common people were -first allowed to own land and other property, credit unions were critical ' to the transformation of serfs and other servants into people of property that controlled their own destinies. People coming together so the combined resources of the group could help the individual l members get ahead and live better lives are what real credit unions are all about. During the Great Depression years of the 19k0s, while bank after bank failed, credit unions continued to grow, with the vast majority in existence at the tire surviving the depression to. help rebuild America's economy. The founder of SunState Federal Credit Union, Marvis B. Roberts, as well as our other original members, grew up during America's Great Depression of the 1930's. They knew how important a sound financial institution could be for their friends and their communities during troubled economic times. They believed passionately that it was more important for their credit union to be in a position to help members during tough times, than to maximize growth during the good times. Based on that one basic principal, that SunState must remain sound and solid financially when tough times hit,'the original members started' SunState Federal Credit Union with one particular goal in mind: to make sure their friends and co-workers would always have a financial institution to turn to when economic times got tough. While most of the original members are gone now, their vision has lived on. The "Corporate Memory" of why SunState was originally formed lives a SunState Federal Credit Union Perspective on in the credit union's activities every single day. During the real estate boom of recent years, SunState did not compromise the soundness of its portfolio with high risk investments, nor did we fill our portfolio, with high risk loans that should not have been made in the first place. In short, it is no miracle that SunState Federal Credit Unior is in a position to loan money now at a time when members are in need. Quite to the contrary, it is by design and -the result of purposeful and specific management decisions put in place by SunState over the past several years. Throughout the more than 50 years SunState has been in existence, the credit union has stayed true to the course set by the original members: Strong capital, strong expertise, conservative management and a desire to serve! Everything the credit union's founders envisioned is in place right now at SunState. Of course, we are a great option at any time, but, during hard economic times like we are facing today, SunState raises the bar and really shines. Over the years, all financial institutions have changed the way they do business. Some have changed for better, some for worse, and some have changed more than others. SunState has changed in many ways, but not in its core belief that we must always be here when our members need us the most. While some institutions are cutting back employees and reducing service levels, SunState is holding the line and even expanding. The time to join -SunState Federal Credit Union and to make us your primary financial institution is right now. It is easy and convenienttojoin, and as a member, you will know your Q voice will always be heard and Your vote will always count! The field of membership.of SunState z Federal Credit Union is' anyone who lives, . works, worships, or attends school in Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, or Levy counties. Businesses within the same boundaries are also eligible to bring their accounts and loans to SunState as well. Forget the recession, SunState ,Federal Credit Union is loaning money and solving financial problems right nowl www.SunStateFCU.org 1-877-SUNSTATE 14520 NW US Hwy 441 Alachua 386-462-3900 im- cwpLb iTP l c I 010adI WEDDINGS PERFORMED $59 SProfessional minister/officiant, any location 24/7, all types of ceremonies. Don't let these tough times keep you from - ' having your dream wedding! Many upgrades and additional services available. Call any time at 352-317-0846 or reserve online and look at our free wedding tips, videos and advice at www.weddingplannerstore.com � � NCUA ,l~pl B4 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009 CLASSIFIED: Continued from page B3 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. (Published: Alachua County Today - March 26 and April 2, 2009) SFHS Class of 1965 is planning a 44-year reunion in June. For more info, contact Mary Katherine Anderson at 386-454-3038 or, chunkyfluffy@msn.com Help us locate our classmates! HVAC Tech Training. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for EPA & OSHA Nationally Certified 3-5wk training program. Local Job Placement and Financing available. 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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICE REPAIRS - REMODEL WURK NEW CONSTRUCTION - COMPETITIVE RATES LIC. #EC13003662 FREE ESTIMATES :o o 0*3 : o 8 LOGGING SERVICES �Lggutg 9(e;.i We Buy & Cut Pine, Hardwood & Cypress Farelon McClellan Day: 904-964-9522. 138 N. Water St. Night: 904-782-3320; Staarke, FL 32091 Mobile: 904-838-8445 : TREE SERVICES M Al *4:Y "No Job 1oo Big or oo Small" STree Removal * 60 ft. Bucket Truck #Trimming & Loader STopping 1* Tractor Work Stump Removal M * 27 Years Experience Fertilizing * Westley Schofield, SCavity Work Owner/Operator Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates * Reasonable Rates' (38) 47-444 o*(86'63-30 SIGNS & BANNERS C Business E N ~ II www.BackyardEconomics.com �o LOCAL SPENDING WORKS Integrity Websites .: When Hollywood stars are looking *1 to do their websites, they turn to Integrity Websites. Call now for a free consultation on your website. 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Do you earn : $800 in a day? 25 Local SMachines and Candy $9,995. (888)629-9968 S B02000033 CALL US: We will not be undersold! Sick-and-Tired of * Struggling? STAY AT ;^HOME Get Out'Of Debt SGet Your Life Back $2000 . to $4000 WEEKLY Untapped Market, ACT NOW! 1-800-508-0585 -.fatimak.com *i1 4; "; OFFICE CLEANING Days, nights, weekends Reasonable, reliable, references. (386)454-7902 home (828)850-6128 cell Final Closeout! Golf Lot Bargains from $19,900 (was $69,900) Golf & Amenity Package included! Developer closeout on remaining lots at championship ,18 hole course in Blue Ridge Mtns - near Asheville NC. All infrastructure completed - build when ready. 1 lot per customer! Excellent financing. Call now (866)334-3253, x2192 FL LAND BARGAINS! 2 to 150 acres. From Sebring to Gainesville. $49,900 to $499,900. Tremendous land value below mkt prices. Financing. Call Jack at (800)242-1802 Not a short sale. CBS 3/2 plus den. Two-car garage. Built 2006 in Cinnamon Hills Estates on 1.49 acres with tall oak trees. Priced way below market value. $259,000. Broker/Owner. Call 863- SHow much coverage do S you get for $72? More than you think. BlueOptions - lower-cost health insurance policies for Individuals Under 65. It's the same Tly- qu.lio, coverage you expect at a lower price you can afford. Call 352-373-0775 to learn more about this affordable coverage. Chip W'Allams & Associates, Inc. 3669 S.W. 2nd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32607 A Contracted General Agency for SaBlueCross BlueShield of Florida- e-l-� ?� ^iwlrlTO �l Answers for SUPER CROSSWORD on B6 'dS vUN n 13 3 1 1 V1 Vq iitr I A 7t i a uIn G 8Iv IS 1191S3I 3 I n I 1 00 * S 1 v s o n I I I I 1Ti~ 3 3 H H 113 H I avA0 1v I J.Ai 8-o0 i 1 I lVNI V N IN V H 11010 0 d 0 3 0 l1i 1 1 V_ N alo'moaula31jivill` A Iu 3 I 3 M 8 3 A I I H~ 3 lv D I Vq 1 10 -4 1 Vl~lt N 3 IN V N0OSI V 1 3 aviD1 i3i0v 1 00 INS ION) I A1G ATV~ A1-IJV-1 3 1 0 8 V i03 O VSMN 0 IVl In 1 3 8 V S 0IZO 8 0913 H 1 3 H M IIII v I S I I v An a v 9 1 0 g S V dVdlV NI 3 8 0 NAO VN IG v a 0 H V IN 0 d 0 1 A V1 943-4129 or 561-512- 5413. FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION FLORIDA STATEWIDE Auction starts April 18 1000 Homes MUST BE SOLD! REDC Free Brochure 800-756-2155 USHomeAuction.com 6/BR Bank Foreclosure! $29,900! Only $238/Mo! 5% down 20 years @ 8% apr. Buy, 4 Br $326/ Mo! for listings 800-366- 9783 ext 5760 VIRGINIA MTN CABIN, Ready to move in! Great views! Near large stocked trout strm, private, 2 acres, only $159,500 owner. (866)275-0442 3Br 2Ba Foreclosurel $10,500! Only $199/Mo! 5%.down 15 years @ 8% apr. Buy, 4 Br $259/ Mo! for listings 800-366- 9783 ext 5798 High Springs waterfront: 2 br. duplex with beautiful view of water, next to state park, river and close to town. mature individuals only 650/month . please call 386 454 7562 or 352 318 4602 HUD HOMES 4bdr 2ba $217/mo! 3 br Foreclosure! $199/mo! Stop Renting! 5% dw, 15yrs @ 8% apr For Listings (800)366-9783 ext 5853 3Br 2Ba Foreclosure! $10,500! Only $199/Mo! 5% down 15 years @ 8% apr. Buy, 4 Br $259/ Mo! for listings 800-366- 9783 ext 5796 METAL ROOFING. 40yr Warranty-Buy direct from manufacturer 30/colorsin stock, w/all accessories. Quick turn around. Delivery available. Gulf Coast Supply & Mfg, (888)393-0335 www. GulfCoastSupply.com. SunState Federal Credit Union and Alachua County Today are partnering to bring you "Here They Come." The purpose of this campaign is to get young people reading. Alachua County Today will publish a 12-chapter serialized short story, "Here They Come" as part of our Newspapers in Education program. The newspapers will be sent home with the students after the project for the week is completed so that parents can share the stories with their children. Steel Buildings #1 Recession Discounted Some below Cost to Site Call for Availability www.scg-grp.com Source#OSH Phone: 352-538-0183 ONLINE PHARMACY Buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, Prozac, Buspar $71.99/90 $107/180 Quantities, PRICE INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! Over 200 Meds $25Coupon Mention Offer:#91A31. (888)389-0461. tri- druastore.com NW-Community Yard Sale April 4th "Spring" community yard sale at the Turkey Creek Golf & Country Club on Saturday from 7am - 11am. 30+ families. Household goods, tools, sport/golf equipment, collectables, furniture, clothing and misc. items. On 441 between Gainesville & Alachua. Yard Sale To benefit Retirement Home for Horses Celebrating 25th Year Anniversary Saturday, April 4 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale are bric-a-brac, paintings, ceramics, curios, books, records, CDs (no clothing) How can you help? Donations of above items and/or cash donations are tax deductible. Call Georgia at 352- 463-6823 or Peg at 386-418-8838 for pickup. Location: Take 1-75 to Exit 399, travel west on US 441 to County Road 235A, (immediately after Santa Fe High School) turn right at traffic light and travel about 3 miles to the Mill Creek Farm sign. The sign is on the right just beyond the 1-75 overpass. Follow the driveway and park under the trees near the picnic tables. CLASSIFIED Continued on page B6 Follow Captain MeriwetherLewis and Captain William Clark on their historic 1804-1806 journey through the Louisiana Territory through the eyes of children. "Here They Come!" tells the personal stories of children the explorers might have encountered in villages, high on council bluffs, along the banks of the Missouri River and inside tepees and lodges. et- e/elie - 6, '&~/ Little Antelope was eager to tell his father about the buffalo herd. He guided his pony along the river of yellow stones. Bytraveling along the rivel Little Antelope never got lost. From a long distance up and down the river, he could see the great hill close to his village. The hill was his guide. But today, as he came near the great hill, Little Antelope came upon some white strangers with boats. Before he could ride away, the men called to Little Antelope. Trying to be brave, Little Antelope spoke to the strangers. One of them talked in a way that Little Antelope could understand. He said their leader, Captain Clark, saw the great rock and wanted to explore it Looking up at the rock, Little Antelope saw three men on.top of it. The men on shore were cooking. They invited him to stay and eat with them. They told Little Antelope that. Captain Clark would like to meet him. Little Antelope accepted the invitation. While he waited, Little Antelope watched the men climb down off the hill. Many times they stumbled, but did not fall. When the climbers reached the bottom, one of the cooks called out, "Here they come." The man who spoke with Little Antelope introduced him to the captain. The captain sat down by Little Antelope and asked many questions. Sometimes he took a small stick out of his pocket and Made strange marks on white leaves. Little Antelope liked Captain Clark. He told the captain that Indians called the hill "Place where mountain lion dwells." He 7-;,s Z',5 o 7-/';,74 ,t4o ,-z ad 2)o - A. The rock that Captain Clark climbed is near Billings, Montana. Using a map, locate the rock. (It is also called a tower.) Who was it named for? How tall and how big around is this famous rock? B. The carving that Captain Clark made on this rock is the only known mark that was left by anyone on the expedition. What did Captain Clark write on the rock? Write a short essay telling why it is not good now to carve our names on things. Define graffiti. SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Your one trusted financial partner also said that Indians cut their names into the stone. Little Antelope said someday he would like to carve his name high up on the rock. Captain Clark said they should go high up the rock together and put'their names side by side. Soon the two climbed up the rock until they found a ledge big enough for them both. Captain Clark handed Little Antelope a knife to carve his name. Carefully, the boy made an antelope. Then Captain Clark carved his name. Little Antelope could not understand the words, but they looked very nice. When they finished, the two shook hands and climbed down. Once on the ground, the two new friends shook hands once again. Then Captain Clark gave Little Antelope the knife they had used. on the rock. Little Antelope stayed long enough to watch Captain Clark and the other men pdt out their campfire and make ready'to leave. As the boats moved out of sight, Little Antelope suddenly remembered that he had news of a buffalo herd. He dug his heels into his pony's side and galloped away. He had more than buffalo to tell his father about - and he could hardly wait to get home. / ,w ,. I Author Kay Bively and Illustrator Billte Gofounh-Stewart are both of Neosho, Missouri Produced in partnership with this newspaper and the Missouri Press Foundation. Copyright 2003. SIenina o inm- t p qe(obap B .11kCemm*s ~Sro AtgcMauCswA A message from the sponsor: Parents interested in fun to work with and include games, puzzles, and more. teaching their kids about finances will find an array SunState Federal Credit Union strongly supports of financial literacy resources available at www. literacy both in the classroom and at home, and we sunstatefcu.org. SunState Federal Credit Union has encourage parents to start teaching their children early financial literacy modules and more for children of all about the importance of financial responsibility. ages and adults too. Many of the tools for children are SunState Federal Credit Union & Alachua County Today Partners in Education BUYING!! BUYING!! 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Water softener and purifier. $154,500 MLS#302094 Immaculate home on 5 acres with walnut floors, Corian counters, seamless sink, SS appliances located between Alachua & High Springs. $299,000 MLS#287201 Built to last. 3BR 2BA CB on 27 beautiful acres with oaks & flowering trees. 2465sf includes a 680sf Florida room. Several outbuildings & inground pool. $550,000 MLS#296851 Hopewell Estates m3-5 Acre Estate Lots .2000 sq ft mi iDeed Restricted Architectu Community *No Building ( ment Requ Spacious 3BR 2BA ranch home with spacious eat in kitchen, formal dining room, huge great room plus bonus room. 2 car garage & 2 car carport, storage building on almost 6 acres of Bahaia grass pasture. $229,900 MLS#300112 2000 Fleetwood DWMH on 5 rolling acres in Newberry. 3BR 2BA 1960sf features formal dining and living rooms. Come.live the country life with easy access to Gainesville. $164,900 MLS#294014 '07AM fLAND Secluded and pretty. 10+ acres of hardwoods will hide your site built or mobile home yet located just minutes from High Springs. Lovely driveway and well already in place. Listen to the wildlife and relax! $70,000 MLS#294010 ALL LOTS $125,000 OR BELOW. SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE Please call our office for details. n. w/ m Choose Your Builder Underground Utilities ral Review nPaved Roads mOver 20 Acres of ;ommence- mLandscaped Brick Preserved Green uirement Entrance Space THINKINGABOUTA CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? CALL US TODAY! ..ne . 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