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High Springs


men arrested


for vandalizing


watermelon fields


By Carrie A. Mizell
Two High Springs men were
being held in the Gilchrist County
Jail after being arrested and charged
with vandalizing a local farmer's
watermelon fields.
Christopher Lee Newman, 34, of
7299 NE 33rd Way of High Springs
has been charged. with Felony
Criminal Mischief, Trespass While
Armed and Petit Theft.
William Quinn Douglas, 31, also of
7299 NE 33rd Way in High Springs
was arrested and charged with Felony
Criminal Mischief and Petit Theft.
According to a press release issued
by the Gilchrist County Sheriff's
Office on Friday, the men were
arrested after allegedly vandalizing
two separate watermelon fields in
northeast Gilchrist County. Bell
farmer Josh Moore had watermelons
planted in the fields when the
vandalism occurred earlier this
month.
While investigating an illegal
hunting crime, officers from
the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission informed
the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office
that' they had information on the
vandalism of the watermelon fields.
Gilchrist County Sheriff's
investigator Cliffton Dasher then
began working with Fish arid Wildlife
officers on the case.
Newman and Douglas were
subsequently arrested after allegedly
damaging a fertilizer tank, a port-a-
potty and stealing four gates securing-
the fields.
According to Sheriff Daniel
Slaughter, once the two men got to
the fields, gates were damaged and


William Douglas


Christopher Newman
taken, and, at one location, a 'rifle
was used to shoot holes in a fertilizer
tank. At the other field, a.port-a-pott)
was damaged by gunshots.
The gates have been recovered.
As pf Monday morning, Newmnan
and Douglas hadposted bail and been
released from the Gilchrist Count)
Jail.


Christie McElroy

announces candidacy for

superintendent of schools


To the Residents of Gilchrist Coun-
ty:
"Education is not the means of
showing people how to get what
they want. Education is an exercise
by means of which enough men,
it is hoped, will learn to want what
is worth having." -Ronald Reagan.
Conviction and a willingness to act are
the greatest tools of any leader. Our
convictions should lead our actions,
and our actions should be influenced
by our heads and our hearts, neither
one independently. My convictions
are based in a belief that there is no
greater professional calling and no
place where one can make a greater
impact in our community than by in-
vesting in the future of our children. I
passionately believe in and am com-
mitted to the support of our educa-
tional system. Our amazing team of
educators, district and school support
staff, administration, transportation,
operations, finance, food service,
MIS, human resources, etc. are all
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vitally important to the success and
overall implementation of a balanced
and efficient school district.' Gil-
christ County's team needs the tools,
resources, and administrative support
necessary to provide an education for
our children that will ensure that they
are prepared and competitive when
they enter the workforce, college, or
technical school. Our students need
a strong foundation on which to build
vital experiences, a passion for learn-
ing, and a drive for self-improvement.
They need to be proud of where they
come from and confident that they
can succeed in whatever they seek
to accomplish. Education should be
celebrated and appreciated as a free-
dom that no one can take away.
It is with this conviction and pride
that I, Christie McElroy, would like
to announce my intent to seek the
office of Superintendent of Gilchrist
County Schools. My sincere desire
is to lead the students, families, and
educators of Gilchrist County with
dignity and respect. I believe in our
educational system and am commit-
ted to providing the support teachers
need to fulfill their responsibilities
in the classroom. I amalso commit-
ted to improving morale of all em-
ployees, the level of communication
Continued to page 12


Mr. Thomas Scott, third from left, was inducted into the Trenton Hall of Fame last week. Mr. Scott is joined by, from left, Karen Folks, Lois
Scott, Gene Wiggins, Bruce and Faye Wiggins.



Scott and Roberts inducted



into Trenton Hall of Fame


Members of the Lee Roberts family are shown from left to right, Kendra Thorsell, Edith Roberts White, Ken White, Carol Roberts, Dr. W.L.
Roberts, Ian Roberts, Janie Roberts McManus, Don Roberts, Dede Roberts, and Cord McManus. In front is Gavyn Thorsell.


By Carrie A. Mizell
Gilchrist County natives Thomas
Scott and the late Louis Lee Roberts
were inducted into the Trenton Hall
of Fame on May 22, 2012.
Trenton City Commissioner
Randy Rutter presented plaques
to Thomas Scott and the Roberts
family in front of a crowded Trenton
Community Center. Rutter also read
short biographies written about each
man and their contributions to the
community they call home.
Thomas Earl Scott was born in
Gilchrist County on May 19, 1934.
He grew up on a farm located near
what is now Overstreet's mulch mill
on US 129. After graduating from
Trenton High School, Mr. Scott
married Lois Seiler in February 1954
and the two recently celebrated their
58th anniversary.
Mr. Scott worked as a mechanic
for Hope Colson Chevrolet before
serving in the U.S. Army. After
completing his service in the Army,
he returned home to Trenton in 1959
and his job at Hope Colson. During
this time, he also began volunteering
with' the Trenton Fire Department.
Fifty-two years later and Mr. Scott
continues to serve with the Trenton
Fire Department today.
In 1969, Mr. Scott began teaching
auto mechanics at Trenton High
School and continued in that
profession for 27 years. It was
while working at THS, that Mr.
Scott's unusual nickname "Scooch"
originated. As the story goes, a


student wanted to send Mr. Scott a
Christmas card, but apparently was
not sure how to correctly spell his
last name, the result was "Scooch"
instead of "Scott." Other students
noticed the misspelling and began
calling him Mr. Scooch.
In the early 1970s, Mr. Scott also
began working as a part-time deputy
sheriff. After, retiring from teaching
school, Mr. Scott decided that he was
not busy enough, so he went back
to full-time work with the Sheriff's
Office as a bailiff, where he is still
employed.
"With 52 years as a volunteer
firefighter, 27 years teaching
our community's 'young people
and decades of work as a law
enforcement officer, one could argue
that Thomas "Scooch" Scott could be
the true definition of public service,"
Commissioner Rutter said.
Mr. Scott, who is a member of Pine
Grove Baptist Church, had many
friends and several family members
who attended last week's Hall of
Fame induction. Mr. Scott's -sister
Karen Folks traveled from Carrabelle
to support her brother.
In presenting a plaque to the Lee
Roberts family, Commissioner Rutter
said, "If you were restricted to only a
few words to describe Lee Roberts,
you would do well to use these: One
very busy man."
Louis Lee Roberts was born in 1907
on the family farm located between
Cherry Sink and the Suwannee
River. His parents, Frank and Mary


Jane Roberts, had homesteaded the
property in Gilchrist County in 1880.
Mr. Roberts was one of 11 children.
In 1926, Mr. Roberts married Elma
Arrington of Trenton. ,They were
married for 63 years. The Roberts'
had two children, a son, Dr. Wendell
Roberts and a daughter, attorney
Sharon Henderson.
In the late 1920s, the Roberts
moved to Bradenton where Mr.
Roberts worked as a barber. When
they returned to Trenton in the 1930s,
Mr. Roberts opened a barber shop
and his wife opened one of the first
beauty shops in Trenton. During this
time period and up until the early
1950s, the barber shop was a hub
for the community. The farmers and
their families would come to town
on Saturday to shop. The barber
shop would often stay open until late
at night and open early on Sunday
mornings to accommodate every
customer.
In the 1940s, Mr. Roberts purchased
the Allis Chalmers tractor and farm
equipment business. He employed a
blacksmith who could fashion specific
parts for the tractors in order to keep
the farmers in operation. He took so
many horses and mules in trade on
tractors that he, in turn, opened a
stable. Mr. Roberts was one of the
first dealers of the newly invented
Allis Chalmers corn combine and
sold the combines to customers as far
as Venezuela. He was also president
of the National Association of Farm
Implement Dealers.


During -the late 1940s, Mr.
Roberts opened and operated Lee
Roberts Motors, selling Dodge and
Plymouth vehicles. In his spare
time, he operated a feed and .seed
store, a dry cleaning store and had
a peanut shelling business. He also
ran the Trenton watermelon auction,
operated Hilltop Dairy and along
with his brother, Marvis, grew
watermelons, peanuts, hay, hayseeds
and corn on 1,000 acres of land that is
now Lancaster Correctional Institute.
Mr. Roberts also operated a bottled
gas and appliance store and was the
first to sell televisions in Trenton in
the 1950s. According to Mr. Roberts!
family, he had other business interests
as well.
Not only was he a business leader,
but Mr. Roberts was also a spiritual
leader, establishing Church of
Christ congregations in Chiefland,
Newberry, and Williston. He
preached at various times at Cherry
Sink Church of Christ, the Trenton
Church of Christ and the University
City Church of Christ in Gainesville.
According to his family, Mr. Roberts
officiated at literally hundreds of
weddings and funerals in the area.
Another facet of Mr. Roberts' life
was politics. In the 1970s, he served
as the Gilchrist County campaign
manager to elect Governor Claude
Kirk.
Mr. Roberts was a true Gator fan,
always purchasing season tickets. He
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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012


Page Two GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL


COOKING AND


Last Thursday, the crew (Allie, age
3 and Gus, who just turned 3) and
I took our first trip together to Hart
Springs.
Last summer we were regulars at
Otter Springs. The duo has grown a
lot since then and I thought we could
branch out this year. To say we had a
good time is an understatement.
I was surprised to see that we had
the whole place to ourselves. The
children are so young they got in the
springs free and it only cost me $4 to
enjoy Hart Springs for an entire day.
Let me put in a plug for Hart
Springs; it is very well-maintained
and they have a nice store now and a
great playground just right for young
children.
Sadly, the spring itself is extremely
low, but on the other hand it is low
enough for younger children to en-
joy.
Allie and Gus had a wonderful time
chasing little fish in the shallow wa-
ter and playing in the sand. Our pea-
nut butter and jelly sandwich picnic
was a big hit as well as the climbing
on the playground's tree house.
I truly believe that time spent mak-
ing memories is very important, you
know those kind of niemories that are
made when you turn off the TV and
put away all the hand-held gaming
devices and phones.
We started our springs visit with a
walk out to the Suwannee River on
the boardwalk. The crew really loved
walking under the canopy of trees that
shade most of the boardwalk. Their
little minds are full of tall tales these
days and it did not take Allie long to
come up with one. The conversation
went something like this:-
Allie: "Me-Me, I don't know, but I
think we might be in a swamp?"
Me-Me: "Yes, we are."
Gus: "Swamp! Where are them
deers?"
, Allie: "Gus-ee, I see some tracks.,
outthere in those woods."
Gus: "Where,'s them deertracks.
Allied, show me."
Allie: "Gus-ee, those are not deer
tracks, they are big, giant, dragon
tracks."
Gus: "Where is them dragon tracks,
I will track down that ol' dragon."
Me-Me: "Gus, what would you do
if you found a dragon at the end of
the tracks?"
Gus: "Me-Me, I would slay that big
dragon for.Allie that's what I'd do."
Needless to say, those two keep me
hopping! They are at such a fun stage
now, everyday is a new grand adven-
ture not only for the crew, but also for
this ol' Me-Me.


CARRYING' ON


These cupcakes remind me of Zuc-
chini Bread, but they do not take
nearly as long to bake and everyone
loves a cupcake these days. Allie and
Gus gave them the thumbs up so I
know they are good.

Garden Fresh Cupcakes

1 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cups canola oil or vegetable
oil
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup grated carrots .
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 chopped pecans, optional
Cinnamon Cream Frosting
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour
then measure. Combine flour with
baking powder, baking soda, salt,
sugar, and cinnamon in mixing bowl,
set aside.
In another bowl, combine oil, beat-
en eggs ahd vanilla beat well with
a whisk. Then add carrots, zucchini
and pecans; stir well and add to dry
ingredients and mix all well with a
big spoon. Spoon into well- greased
regular-size muffin pan and bake for
30 minutes. This recipe makes 10
cupcakes.
Cinnamon Cream
Frosting

3-ounce package cream cheese
3 tablespoons softened butter '
2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamohi
Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add
butter and beat well. Add the confec-
tioners sugar, vanilla and cinnamon,
beat on high speed for 1 minute.
Spread on. top of cooled cupcakes
and place one pecan half on top of
each frosted cupcake.
I used a hand-held mixer to beat
this frosting. At first it seemed too
dry but as I continued to beat the
consistency became perfect.


Card of Thanks

Thanks to each and every one for
-their thoughts, prayers, cards, and all
acts of kindness while David was in
the hospital and since being home.
Thanks again.
The David Mikell Family


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Perigee: 6/3 9:00 AM Full Moon: 6/4 7:13 AM


Reunions

Dan Jenkins Family

The reunion for Dan and Effie
Jenkins will be Saturday, June 2, at
the Hart Springs Pavilion. Family
and friends are all invited. Bring a
picnic lunch. Paper goods and. ice
will be furnished. Lunch will be at
12 p.m.


Martin-Slaughter
Family

The Martin/Slaughter family re-
union will be held Saturday, June 9,
2012, at Hart'Springs at 10:30 a.m.
Pavilion B has been reserved. Family
and friends are all invited to come out
and enjoy the friendship and catch up
on all the news. Bring a picnic lunch
and beverage. Paper products will be
furnished. Lunch will be around 1:00
p.m.
For more information on reunion
call Emma Gay, 352-332-4762.


Bell High School
Class of 1957

Bell High School Class of 1957
will have its annual reunion on June
9, 2012, at Akins BBQ in Bell. We
wbuld like to invite all our friends,
classmates, teachers and anyone that
would like to come in and help us
celebrate. We will meet around 5:00
p.m. and have a few hours of catching
up with our friends and loved ones.


Lord Family

The Lord Family Reunion will be
held at noon on June 9 at the Tren-
ton Community Center. Everyone is
invited.


Bell senior to compete at


world's largest rodeo


Gilchrist County
2012 Candidates

Clerk of Court
Susan P. Owens (D)
Tracey Downing Wilkerson (D)
Verna Mae Eady Wilson (D)
Randy Durden (R)
Crystal Thornton Jones (R)
Todd Newton (R)

Sheriff
Charles Risk Jr. (D)
Robert (Bobby) Schultz II (D)
Leonard Knuckles (R)
Gabriel Martin (R)
Robert Roux Jr. (R)

Property Appraiser
Damon C. Leggett (D)

Tax Collector
Barbara Merritt (D)
Mitchell Gentry (R)
Tommy Langford (R)

Superintendent of Schools
Ronda Adkins (D)
Christie McElroy (D)
Emory Philman (D)
Robert G. Rankin (R)

Supervisor of Elections
Connie D. Sanchez (R)

County Judge (NP)
Sheree H. Lancaster
David Miller (Duke) Lang

School Board, District 2 (NP)
Robert B. Clemons
Lana Cherie Hastings
.Matthew Rexroat

School Board, District 3 (NP)
VC Cannon
Michelle Walker-Crawford
Dermot Burke

School Board, District 4 (NP)
Julie C. Thomas

School Board, District 5 (NP)
Will be appointed.

County Commissioner, Dist. 1
Sharon Akins Langford (D)
Rosemary McDaniel (NPA)

County Commissioner, Dist. 3
James A. Shepherd (D)
Todd Gray (R)
Joseph (Daniel) Hart (R)
Horace Hart (R)
William (Bill) Wolford (R)
Rodney Brown (NPA)

County Commissioner, Dist. 4
John Rance Thomas (D) .
Marion C. Poitevint (R)

County Commissioner, Dist. 5
Kenrick D. Thomas (R)
James E. (Buddy) Vickers (R)


No candidates

Gilchrist County Soil and
Water Conservation, District 3
No candidates

Gilchrist County Soil and
Water Conservation, District 5
Jean Wonser(NP)


By Carrie A. Mizell
Summertime will be anything but
relaxing for Bell High School's Jake
Hoffman, who will graduate in June
and compete in the National High
School Finals Rodeo in July.
A competitor on the Florida High
School Rodeo Association circuit,
Jake won first in the state of Florida
for steer wrestling, along with being
named All Around Cowboy for the
state. He was also Florida's reserve
champion bareback rider.
Jake's accomplishments have
earned him a position on the Florida
High School Rodeo Team. He will
be traveling with his teammates to
Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 15-21
to compete at the 64th Annual Na-
tional High School Finals Rodeo in
the steer wrestling and bareback rid-
ing competitions. The National High
School Finals Rodeo features over
1,500 contestants from 41 states,
five Canadian Provinces and Aus-
tralia. In addition to competing for
over $200,000 in prizes, contestants
will also be competing for more than
$350,000 in college scholarships and
the chance to be named the National
High School Rodeo National Cham-
pion. To earn this title, contestants
must finish in the top 20 after two
go-rounds of intense competition
before advancing to Saturday night's
final championship performance. The
National High School Finals Rodeo
is expected to air on RFD-TV. In ad-
dition, rodeo enthusiasts can catch
the action live via iHigh.com on their
audio web cast.


Charles Albert Walter Whitwood


Bahy Whitwoo(d

Sophia Marie and Shon II would like to announce the arrival of their baby
brother, Charles Albert Walter Whitwood. He was born at 2:44 a.m. on Feb-
ruary 19,2012, at North Florida Women's Center in Gainesville. He weighed
6 lb. 8 oz. and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
Charles' proud parents are-Shon and Christina Whitwood. Maternal grand-
parents are Timothy and Alex Bracewell of Bell. Paternal grandparents are
Robert-and Rhonda Whitwood of Bell.


Happy Birthday wishes to Mary
Davis, Christina Weaver, Leslie
Coyer, Tim Latner, Jim Scruggs and
Regg Castor on May 31; Travis Lat-
ner, Courtney Kearney, Carra Cros-
by, Brittany Ozment, and Reid Mur-
nahan on June 1; Angel Ortiz, Kyle
Latner, Matthew Wallace, Matthew
Dale Thigpen on June 2; Cherylon,
Quincey, Shawn Fleming, Jason Eh-
rhart, Essie L. Wilder; June Mauldin,
Steven Quincey, Aaron Martin, Rob-
ert Ferris, and Shawn Kirby on June
5; Jason Durden, Dr. John Frazier,;
Lyle Wilkerson, Ronda Parrish, and
Natalee Chason on June 6.
Happy Anniversary wishes toWil-
lie and Carol Coates on May 31;,'Mr.'
and Mrs. Jory Marshall and James,
and Reba Wilson on June 1; Adam
and Mindy Gaylord on June 2; Rusty
and Nell Yelvington on June 3; and'
Frank and Teri Rubi on June 6.


Everyone Is Looking For You
(Kent Heaton)


The fame of Jesus spread throughout the region of
Galilee following the healing of the demon possessed man
in Capernaum (Mark 1:21). Arriving at the house of Peter
and Andrew the disciples found Peter's mother-in-law sick
of a fever. Jesus heals her and his notoriety continues.
Mark records, "At evening, when the sun had set, they
brought to Him all who were sick and those who were
demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered
together at the door. Then He healed many who were
sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons;
and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they
knew Him" (Mark 1:32-34).
Early the next morning Jesus goes by Himself to a
solitary place to pray. Peter and the other disciples look
for the Lord and after finding Him say, "Everyone is
looking for you" (Mark 1:37). The previous day's
activities were notable' events as so many people were
healed. With the dawn of a new day more people returned
to be healed by the great Physician. Instead of returning to
heal those who had gathered Jesus said, "Let us go into
the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for
this purpose I have come forth" (Mark 1:38). *
Healing by the hand of the Lord was complete,
instantaneous and welcomed relief to a world not
accustomed to such power. The record does not tell how
many people were healed and John tells us that "even the
world itself could not contain the-books that would be
written" (John 21:25). Jesus could have returned to
Capernaum and spent the next day, week or year healing
people but that was not His work. To heal a person was a
wonderful experience but greater still was the healing of


the heart. Jesus said, "the Son of Man has come to seek and
to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10).
The church today would do well to learn from Jesus what
the mission statement of God is: seek and save the lost.
The disciples were commissioned to go into all the world
and preach the gospel (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16).
As powerful a testimony for healing could be and as
popular as Jesus could have become as the great healer, He
did not come to earth to solve physical needs but the
spiritual needs of man. After the miracle of feeding more
than five thousand people the crowds wanted to .force Jesus
to be their King. He left them for solitude on the mountain.
He was not there to feed their bellies but feed their spirits
with the manna from above (John 6).
Churches have become organizational businesses thriving
on the commerce of food, entertainment and frivolity while
neglecting the greater need of saving souls. Pulpits are
mere decorations of flattering speeches to ease the itching
ears of hearts filled with more materialism than
spiritualism. The true gospel of Christ and the heralded
message of the New Testament disciples suffering
persecution will not be allowed in many churches because
it is "like a fire ... and like a hammer that breaks the
rock in pieces" (Jeremiah 23:29). Self-satisfied hearts fill
the pews that want the excitement of healing and food.
Jesus wanted to preach!
When was the last time sermons were preached that raised
up the grace, love and mercy of God coupled with the fiery
indignation of sin and judgment of condemnation to those
who rebel against God (Romans 11:22)? Preach Christ!


Trenton Church of Christ
463-3793 502 Northeast 7th Street Trenton, Florida 32693
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BES Students of Month
The character trait for the month of May is Wisdom. These students received the award. On front row left to right are Aaron G., Johnny S.,
Jordan S., Alex P., Carter S., David R., Cash M., Hunter B., Jimmy J., Isaiah T., Kirk H., Jayden S.; middle row left to right are Delaney S.,
Rachel H., Madison H., Janice N., Tova P., Isaiah G., Caden H., Landon J., Kaylee D., John Weston P., Jack D:, Andrew H., Presfey P., and


Lauren B., and back row is Caitlin A.



Congratulations
to the
'tri-County
graduating Glass
of 2012!
Ifv ou can imagine it,
you caIn achieve it:
I'oif Imcan direm it,
1o0 Catl become it.
Wishing you the best!

From the Family and Staff at





CHEVY BUICK
1424 NORTH YOUNG BLVD.,
CHIEFLAND
352-493-4263


Page Three

County Commission seeks

RFP's for legal service


By John'M. Ayers
Gilchrist County received a let-
ter requesting the Board of County
Commission consider proposals for
legal services to Gilchrist County.
Lindsey Lander, an attorney that
has an office providing legal servic-
es to clients in Trenton, submitted
a letter to request the Commission
to review their legal services con-
tract with the present legal counsel.
"I have reviewed the contract of the
County Attorney-and it appears the
contract expires this month unless
it is ratified by the Board to con-
tinue," Lander explained. He re-
quested the board receive requests
for legal services.
John McPherson, attorney for
the Gilchrist County Commission,
explained that the contract for legal


services renews automatically un-
less the Commission chooses to not
renew the existing contract.
The board discussed the services
that are provided by the attorney.
Joe Gilliam, Gilchrist County Clerk
reported to the commission that
staff could draft a list of services
that the attorney presently provides
and present it to the Commission in
the next meeting.
Commissioner D. Ray Harrison,
Jr., made a motion for the Commis-
sion to request resumes for legal
services when the board has the
list of services the legal counsel
is responsible for. Commissioner
Randy Durden agreed with a sec-
ond to the motion. The five-mem-
ber board supported the motion by
a unanimous vote.


BES Pre-K share favorite memories


These students thoroughly enjoyed blowing bubbles in class. On left
side of table are Blake, C J., Emma; on right side are Denilson, Trevor,
Carly. What an awesome year we have had.

Spring Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept.
Pancake Breakfast


Two students hold favorite memories of Ms. Lovett and Mrs. Kathy's
Pre-K class. Dressing up. and pretending to be.someone else is Denil-
son, left, in the fireman suit and Adaron in the detectwie suit.


Submitted.
The Spring Ridge Volunteer Fire
Department invites you to their next
monthly Pancake Breakfast at its fire
station. This month's breakfast will
start at-7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2,
and run until at least 10:00 a.m. All
residents of the. northeast Gilchrist
County area .and surrounding com-
munities are invited to attend. We
would like to also invite all candi-
dates for local offices, and remind
them that our breakfasts provide a
great ,informal setting in which to


meet and interact with voters.
Blueberry, pecan and plain pan-
cakes will be served, along with sau-
sages, eggs, grits (cheese grits, too!),
coffee and juice. As usual, the cost
for the breakfast will be a donation
to the fire department. The Spring
Ridge firehouse is located on County
Road 340 (Poe Springs Road), near
the Spring Ridge Church of God.
Come have a nice breakfast and chat
with your neighbors. See you on
the first Saturday of June (and every
month)!


Sheree






Gilchrist County


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courtJudge


Veteran


25


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August 14


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Year Attorney


Honor graduate of the University of Florida
College of Law of the University of Florida graduate
Served as Child Support Judicial Hearing Officer from 1998 to February 2, 2012
Member of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
Served on Board of Directors of The Guardian Foundation, Inc.
Attorney for the School Board of Gilchrist County for over 22 years

Proven Community Experience
Member of Cherry Sink Church of Christ


- Active member of Gilchrist County Woman's Club, Inc.
- Past-President and Member of Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years


- Member of both the Trenton & Bell FFA Alumni
- Member of the Trenton Rotary Club, Inc.
- Supports The Education Foundation of Gilchrist County, Inc.


SWife, Proud Mother, & Grandmother
Sheree Lancaster has been married tor over twenty-seven years to Howell E. Lancaster, Ir. They are
,-. the proud parents of twxo sons Deen Lancaster and his wie Lena, and Trip Lancaster and his wife
Leah, and the proud grandparents ot hive grandchildren, Mlatthew. Major, Nlariah, Landon and
Brnri Lancaster. Sheree is the daughter of I.D. "Bud' Hiers, Ir. and Margaret \W. Hiers of Chiefland,
and the sister of Sb. ia D. Hiers-Emmons- of Trenton.





Lancaster4Judge.com
Call Sheree at 352-463-1000 or 351-215-3606

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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012


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LEGAL\OTICE


Economic and Property Damages Settlement

Providing Money to Individuals and Businesses


If you have economic loss or property damage because of the
Deepwater Horizon oil spill, you could get money from a class action
settlement with BP Exploration & Production Inc. and BP America
Production Company ("BP"). Go to DeepwaterHorizonSettlements.
com for more information, including information on how to file a
claim.

WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE ECONOMIC &
PROPERTY DAMAGES SETTLEMENT?
The Economic and Property Damages ("E&PD") Settlement
Class includes people, businesses, and other entities in the states
of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, and certain counties in
Texas and Florida, that were harmed by the oil spill. The website
DeepwaterHorizonSettlements.com has detailed descriptions and maps
to help you determine whether a geographic location may be included
in the E&PD Settlement. Additionally, you can call 1-866-992-6174
or e-mail questions@DeepwaterHorizonEconomicSettlement.com to
find out if a geographic location is included.

WHAT DOES THE ECONOMIC & PROPERTY
DAMAGES SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?
The E&PD Settlement makes payments for the following types
of claims: (1) Seafood Compensation, (2) Ecpnomic Damage,
(3) Loss of Subsistence, (4) Vessel Physical Damage, (5) Vessels of
Opportunity Charter Payment, (6) Coastal Real. Property Damage,
(7) Wetlands Real Property Damage, and (8) Real Property Sales
Damage. There is no limit on the total dollar amount of the E&PD
Settlement; all qualified claims will be paid.

How TO GET BENEFITS FROM THE ECONOMIC &
PROPERTY DAMAGES SETTLEMENT
You need to submit a Claim Form to request a payment.. You can get
a copy of the various Claim Forms by visiting the website or by calling
1-866-992-6174. Claims can be submitted online or by mail. If you
have questions about how to file your claim, you should call the toll-,
free number for assistance.


The deadline to submit most E&PD claims will be April 22, 2014
or six months after the E&PD Settlement becomes effective (that is,
after the Court grants "final approval" and any appeals are resolved),
whichever is later. There will be an earlier deadline to submit E&PD
Seafood Compensation claims. The earlier deadline to submit
Seafood Compensation claims will be 30 days after final approval
of the Settlement by the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Louisiana (regardless of appeals). Actual claim filing
deadlines will be posted on the website as they become available.
Valid claims will be paid as they are approved, beginning shortly after
the Court-Supervised Settlement Program commences. It is highly
recommended that E&PD Settlement Class Members complete and
submit their claim 'forms promptly. Please read the Medical Benefits
Settlement notice because you may also be eligible for benefits from
that settlement.


YOUR OTHER OPTIONS


If you do not Want to be legally bound by the E&PD Settlement, you
must Opt Out or exclude yourself by October 1, 2012 or you won't be
able to sue BP over certain economic and property damage claims. If
you stay in the E&PD Settlement, you may object to it by August 31,
2012. The Detailed Notice explains how to exclude yourself or object.

The Court will hold a hearing on November 8, 2012 to consider
whether to approve the E&PD Settlement. You or your own lawyer
may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own cost. The Court
will also consider Class Counsel fees, costs, and expenses including an
interim payment of $75 million and additional awards equal to 6% of
class claims and benefits paid. Class Counsel fees, costs and expenses
under the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement
and the Medical Benefits Settlement Agreement jointly cannot
exceed $600 million. Class members' payments will not be reduced.
if the Court approves the payment of Class Counsel fees, costs, and
expenses because BP will separately pay these attorney fees, costs,
and expenses.


Medical Benefits Settlement

Providing Benefits to Clean-Up Workers and Certain Gulf Coast Residents


If you have a medical claim related to the Deepwater Horizon
oil.spill, you could getbenefits from a class action settlement with
BP Exploration & Production Inc. and BP America Production
Company ("BP"). Go to DeepwaterHorizonSettlements.com
for more information,, including information on how to file a
claim.

WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE MEDICAL
BENEFITS SETTLEMENT?
The Medical Class includes (1) clean-up workers and
(2) certain people who resided in specific geographic areas in
coastal and wetlands areas along the Gulf Coast during specific
periods in 2010. The website DeepwaterHorizonSettlements.
com has detailed descriptions and maps to help you determine
whether a geographic location may be included in one of these
zones. Additionally, you can call 1-866-992-6174 or e-mail
info@DeepwaterHorizonMedicalSettlement.com to find out if
a geographic location is included.


WHAT DOES THE MEDICAL BENEFITS
SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?


The benefits of the Medical Benefits Settlement include:
(1) payments to qualifying people for certain acute (short-
term) and chronic (ongoing) medical conditions occurring
after exposure to oil or chemical dispersants; (2) provision
of periodic medical examinations to qualifying people; and
(3) creation of a Gulf Region Health Outreach Program,
consisting of projects to strengthen the healthcare system.
Benefits (1) and (2) will be provided only after the Court grants
final approval and any appeals are resolved.


How TO GET BENEFITS FROM THE
MEDICAL BENEFITS SETTLEMENT


You need to submit a Claim Form to request benefits. You
can get a copy of the Claim Form by visiting the website or by


calling 1-866-992-6174. Claims can be submitted by mail. If
you have questions about how to file your claim, you should
call the toll-free number for assistance.

The deadline for filing a Claim' Form is one. year after the
Medical Benefits Settlement becomes effective (that is, after
the Court grants "final approval" and any appeals are resolved).
The exact date of the claim filing deadline will be posted on
the website. It is highly recommended that Medical Class
Members complete and submit their claim forms promptly.
Please read the Economic and Property Damages Settlement
notice because you may also be eligible for a payment from
that settlement.


YOUR OTHER OPTIONS


If you do not want to be legally bound by the Medical
Benefits Settlement, you must Opt Out or exclude yourself by
October 1, 2012 or you won't be able to sue BP over certain
medical claims. If you stay in the Medical Benefits Settlement,
you may object to it by August 31, 2012. The Detailed Notice
explains how to exclude yourself or object.

The Court will hold a hearing on November 8, 2012 to
consider whether to approve the Medical Benefits Settlement.
You or your own lawyer may ask to appear and speak at the
hearing at your own cost. Class Counsel will ask the Court
to consider an award of fees, costs, and expenses of 6% of
the value of the benefits actually provided under the Medical
Benefits Settlement Agreement. Class Counsel fees, costs, and
expenses under the Medical Benefits Settlement Agreement and
the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement
jointly cannot exceed $600 million. Class members' payments
will not be reduced if the Court approves the payment of Class
Counsel fees, costs, and expenses because BP will separately
pay these attorney fees, costs, and expenses.


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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012


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THRSAY MY 1,20 1 JLHRSTCONT JURA


Joppa Baptist
Church
homecoming
celebration
By Amy Woods
Joppa Baptist Church would like
to invite you to join them for their
homecoming celebration on June 3
beginning at 10:30 a.m. Joppa Bap-
tist Church was established in 1896
and will be celebrating their 116th
year. The homecoming theme this
year will be "Nehemiah's Wall."
There will be dinner on the grounds
following the service. A special invi-
tation is being extended to all previ-
ous Pastors and their families. Joppa
is located on CR 346 in Fanning
.Springs.


Harmony


Tournament
The Harmony Pregnancy Center
will be hosting its 1st Annual Fish-
ing Tournament on Saturday, June
30, 2012, in Suwannee. All proceeds
will benefit the pregnancy center.
Cost of pre-registration for one per-
son is $40 or $50 if you register on
the day of the tournament.. Cost in-


cludes tournament entry, t-shirt and
lunch. Check-in, weigh-in, lunch
and awards presentation will be held
at Suwannee Baptist Church in Su-
wannee. For more information or to
register, call 472-2351.


Joppa Baptist
Church
to hold a yard sale
By Amy Woods
Joppa Baptist Church is having a
yard sale at the church on Saturday,
June 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joppa is
located in Fannings Springs at 7530
NW 165th St. on CR 346.


IncrediWorld
Amazement Park
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Are your kids ready for adventure?
Then they won't want to miss a min-
ute at IncrediWorld Amnazement Park,
the most exciting place around. On
June 10-15, ages 4 through adult, at
IncrediWorld, kids will take a thrill
ride through God's creation as they
enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies,
and dramas.


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Sat. *June 2

(Takinq Entries On June 1)


4-Man Team & Youth Division

Contact Wes Langston

352-221-0001



Announcing!!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
at Priscilla Baptist Church
"Holding Fortlhthe Word of Life"
5509 West County Road 232, Bell, Florida
(2.5 miles West of US-1 29 Between Trenton and Bell)
-Starting Sunday night,
o ,June 24 -
SWednesday night, June 27.
Don't Miss It!!
9 s2va For more information?
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352-222-0896 cruggles80@neuero.com


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IncrediWorld Amazement Park
promises to be filled with excite-
ment, so contact us at 352-463-6947
or visit us online at joppabc@ bell-
south.net. Joppa Baptist Church is
located at 7530 NW 165 Street. Fan-
ning Springs. FL 32693.


Lighthouse Word
Church announces
Kids Zone
Submitted
The Lighthouse Word Church
Children's Ministry is hosting a
Kids' Celebration Summer, celebrat-
ing who we are in Christ through art,
music and dance, each Sunday morn-
ing at 10:30 a.m., during the summer
months. We are starting the program
with a kick-off Sunday, June 10, from
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with snow
cones, cotton candy, popcorn, two
bounce houses, train rides, festival
games, helium balloons, face paint-
ing and music, along with Faith Dog
and other character appearances. For
more information call 493-1554.


F.A.I.T.H.H. van
visit
Submitted
The F.A.I.T.H.H. Mobile Food
Pantry will be in. Bell at the Club-
house behind City Hall on June 14,
2012, at-9:45 a.m.
This event is sponsored by the
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.,
Gainesville Regional office. For
more information, please call Debbie
Long, Program Coordinator, at 352-
372-0294.


River Cross
Cowboy Church's
Rodeo Team to
participate in
Ranch Rodeo
Submitted
Come out and cheer on Trenton's
own River Cross Cowboy Church's.
Rodeo Team at the Ranch Rodeo'to be
held on Saturday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.
The location is the Gilchrist County
FFA Arena on U.S. 129 just north of
Trenton. The adtilt and youth ranch
rodeo is sponsored by Cross Brand
Co\ boi Church of Williston.
The Florda Co% boy "Crackers"


are some of the best in the world,
daily working horses, dogs, and cat-
tle in some of the roughest woods,
swamps, prairies and weather condi-
tions in the South. The Ranch Ro-
deo serves as a living tribute to our
Florida heritage. The Ranch Rodeo
promotes our, unique history and the
cowboy lifestyle by featuring com-
petition between real cowboys who
make their living daily working on
Florida farms and ranches. The cow-.
boys and their horses compete in four
events that showcase the necessary
skills and know-how cowboys have
been practicing and using for years.
The Ranch Rodeo's events require
the same teamwork cowboys would
use in their everyday lives. Ranch
'Rodeo events include: Ranch Sor-
tin', Team Doctorin', Muggin' and
Tying, and Wild Cow Milking.
Come join in the fun on Saturday
night. June 2: spectators are.free.


Trenton United Methodist Church
203 NE 2nd Street
Trenton, FL 32693
S. | 352-463-2877
j Sunday school for all at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday morning Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.,
Dale Elzie, Pastor.

"S. 4 we4, Mweetlp -4t a U\4. ,ce!

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
"Committed to living and sharing the message of God'slove."
Bible Study'- 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m. &.6 p.m. .
Prayer & Discipleship Wed. 7 p.m.
Youth Praise & Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m.
, Awana Program Wed. 5:45 p.m.
7070 S.W. CR-334A Trenton, FL 32693
Music Minister: Rick Reed
Youth Director: Aaron Bachle 352-463-2028
bethelit@bellsouth. net www.backtobethel.org

WE WELCOME YOU TO

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH (sBo
6259 $.E. 75TH AVENUE NEWBERRY, FL 32669

SUNDAY SCHOOL ................................ 9:45 AM
MORNING WORSHIP ........................... 11 AM
EVENING WORSHIP ................................... 6 PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICES:
ADULT BIBLE STUDY, CHILDREN, & YOUTH .... 6:30 PM
PASTOR: TRAVI$ MOODY
MINISTER OF YOUTH: ROBBIE BEACH
MUSIC DIRECTOR: CHARLES BROCK
CHURCH PHONE: 352-472-3845
"WIN THE LOST AND TEACH THE SAVED TO SERVE"


BAPTIST CHURCH
LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE


Pine Grove Baptist Church
16655 N. W. CR-339
Trenton, Florida 32693
352-463-2151
www.pgbcfl.com

Dr CGreg Douglas, Senior Pastor
Pastor Rickey Whitley, Assoc. Pastor/Youth
Pastor Emanuel Harris, Education/Children
Pastor Jared Douglas, Collegiate/Missions


Sunday School ...................................... ................ 9:15 a.m .
M morning Worship .............. ................................. 10:30 a.m .
Evening Worship ....... ............ .......... ........ 6:00 p.m .
Wednesday Night Services:
Prayer Meeting, Youth, College & Career .................. 7:00 p.m.
Nursery provided for all services ~


the point of having the army of Sa-
maria posted around the city (4:2).
Nehemiah's plan of action in the
face of this intimidation is nothing
short of "carefully wise." First, as
we read last week, he prays. Next,
Nehemiah positioned them by fami-
lies. with swords, spears and bows,
and said, "Don't be afraid of them.
Remember the Lord, who is great and
awesome and fight for your brothers,
your sons and your daughters, your
wives and your homes."(vs. 14) Fi-
nally, they all returned to work.
But "the man who sounded the
trumpet"(vs. 18) stayed with Nehe-
miah. To further relieve the anxiety
of the workers, the trumpet was, the
communication system: at the first
hint of an attack, the trumpet could
be heard throughout the city, and ev-
eryone knew what to do. Until then,
they could focus on the task at hand.
The Old Testament records an ongo-


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ing use of the trumpets for times like
these. In fact, during their time in the
wilderness, the Israelites used trum-
pets to coordinate the assembling and
traveling of the tribes and likewise as
a reminder of God's protection over
them.
This calls to mind another interrup-
tion by a trumpet blast. "...but we
will all be changed in a flash, in the
twinkling of an eye, at the last trum-
pet. For the trumpet will sound, the
dead will be raised imperishable, and
we will be changed. Therefore, my
dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing
move you. Always give yourselves
fully to the work of the Lord..." (1
Corinthians 15:51-52,58) The last
call on earth will be a trumpet sound
and time is a wastin'! Stay focus on
the task at hand, but be sure to keep
an ear out for that trumpet.. .because
every heart matters!
Blessings, Angie


Nehemiah # 11
Are we there...yet? If you have
taken a trip of any distance with
young child, chances are pretty good
you have heard this question! While
we usually blame this repetitive ques-
tion on a child's limited concept of
time (hence the next question. "How
much longer?") don't we face similar
struggles as adults? Personally. one
of my biggest frustrations is getting
off schedule, not being "there yet"
when I'thought surely I would be
"there" by now! Perhaps this is so
annoying because I feel such a sense
of victory when I actually get more
accomplished than I had planned for
a given day! Don't you love those
rare moments when you really are
ahead of schedule?
In many cases, especially as we
deal with other people, communica-
tion is key to making progress and
using our time wisely. Ephesians
5:15-16 exhorts,us to "Be very care-
ful, then, how you live-not as unwise
but as wise, making the most of every.
opportunity..." This verse contains
such wisdom on so many levels, but
I want us to focus on how Nehemiah
lived this out and helped the 'Jews re-
building the wall do the same. Last
week, we left Nehemiah at the end of
a very honest prayer time concern-
ing those opposing his work in Jeru-
salem. As- we recall, Sanballat and
Tobiah made a concerted effort to
intimidate the workers in hopes they
would abandon their efforts... even to


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BELL ELEMENTARY
i-l:00pm 5th Grade Orientation
Kindergarten Graduation (@
Celebration Day PTA
mn Early Release
PBS Bowl
Awards Day
BELL HIGH SCHOOL
i-2:30pm JROTC Hart Springs Compass Course
SMS Awards @B
nm HS Awards @B
Senior Awards Night @B
Early Release
1, Early Release
TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergarten Graduation
Spring Fling
Early Release
Family AR night
Early Release
TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/TRENTON HIGH
M 5-6 grade awards
Senior Exams 3-4 periods
7-8 grade awards
Seniors Last Day (exams 1-2 periods)
End of Year Band Trip
SAT test Gainesville
No back packs
exams and early out


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hBES cafeteria
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HS auditorium
HS auditorium
HS auditorium


RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
10760 NW 5th Avenue Branford, FL 32008
Pastor Arnold O'Steen-


Sunday:School 9:45 am.
Morning Worship 11:00 am


, Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer 7:00 pm


Church Office: 386-935-3935


Senior & Veteran
Discounts


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WOLFE PLUMBING, INC.
Guaranteed Plumbing Service
Drain Cleaning. Repairs. Leak Detection,
New Construction 7-Day Service
352-463-2202 I 11 386-93 .0616


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S* Energy Forms *Windloads

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June, July and August


At all Palms locations:


Bell 352-463-7100
Branford 386-935-3090
Gainesville 352-376-8217
Starke 904-364-2900
Trenton 352-463-2374


Williston 352-528-0587
Palms Pediatrics at Chiefland
352-493-7274
Palms Pediatrics at Trenton
352-463-6292


1-888-730-2374
www.palmsmg.org


Heart Matters
by Angie Land


Pregnancy Center coming to joppa
to host Fishing Baptist Church


l ~Td-(OU~NTYi


New Beginning

Baptist Church
P.O. Box 429/8130 SW 70th Street
Trenton, FL 32693


Sunday School 10 am Sunday Morning Worship 11am
Sunday Evening Worship 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm


Call for same day appointments!


www. gilchristschools.schoolfusion, us
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
'Gilchrist County Superintendent's Office 1-806-884-9131
Transportation Office 1-800-833-5702


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Merisa Anguish


Emily Austin Jillian Bogarde


Amber Bowland


Hannah Buckler


Amber Cameron


Brett Colson


Sarah Cox Ashley Crews


John Crimmins Kane Crosby


Nikki Davis Lee Deen


Jennifer DeLong


Lauren Denning


Hector De Santiago Brandon Dickerson


Tyler Dreifus


Colton Duquette


Joshua Ealum


Shawnee Gage


Rachel Gainey


Hannah Green


Wyatt Hagan Julie Harrison


Deilwone Henry, Jr


Alexis Hickox


Richard Holder


Maisie Johnson


Josie Jones Casey Jury


Mandolin Kulp Allie Lang


Danyal Langford


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Clay Lawrence


Rebekah Manbeck


Don Martin


Charisse Matthews


Brian McWilliams


Hannah Mudd


Brittany Norris ,. Zachary Peck


Samantha Pipes Ashlyn Price


Kailob Rehberg


Victoria Sapp


Levi Sprague


Alexander Schey


Breanna Stalvey


Jalisa Shanklin


Brandon Stone


Daniel Shores


Patrick Sullivan


Darren Skawienski Shelby Smith


Damon Thompson


Kelly Tilton


Megan Trent Jacob Turner


Melissa Vanderheyden


Deronique Williams


Chelsea Willis India Willis


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Joshua Smith


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GRAY 352*463*3939
222 WEST WADE STREET TRENTON, FL 32693
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Community partnership

breakfast held at Lancaster


Submitted
On Thursday, May 17, Lancaster
Correctional Institute hosted a Com-
munity Partnership Breakfast and
Walk through Tour of the work camp
and main unit compounds. The com-
munity leaders in attendance were:
Connie Good, General Service
Superintendent, City of Newberry
Bobby Crosby, Gilchrist County
Administrator
Billy Cannon, Gilchrist County
Road Superintendent
Shane Keen, Levy County Water
and Facilities Manager
Joe Gilliam, Gilchrist County
Clerk of Court
Glen Thigpen, Mayor, City of
Trenton
Sheree Lancaster, Attorney
Cobey Adams, Legislative As-
sistant to Representative Elizabeth
Porter
Teresa Watson, Legislative As-
sistant to Representative Leonard
Bembrey
Kenrick Thomas, Gilchrist Coun-
ty Commissioner ,
Tommy Langford, Gilchrist
County Commissioner
Bill Conrad, Mayor, City of
Newberry
Bill Tovinie, Chiefland High
School Principal
Judge Tim Browning, Levy
County Judge
The primary mission of this meet-
ing was to provide insight and open
avenues of communication between
our facility and the local community.
Warden Shannon Varnes and his lead-
ership team shared valuable informa-
tion about the faith-based program,
education and vocation classes, the
extended day program, the commu-


nity work squads and the re-entry ef-
forts that have been set in motion. He
also shared with them how important
the community is to the institution.
The goal is to build strong commu-
nity partnerships that will ,not only
make the institution better but will
strengthen the community as well.
This meeting served as a way to pro-
mote community awareness and un-
derstanding of the issues currently
facing the correctional community.
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supportive and shared with the visi-
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stitute has impacted them directly,
namely the community work squads
that provide a direct cost savings to
them. It was inspiring to know that
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First wave of FCAT results are in


Submitted
The State Board of Education de-
cided in December to raise FCAT
cut scores. The cut scores are used
to classify student results into an
achievement level. The achieve-
ment levels are used to determine a
student's success in mastering the in-
structional standards established for
a grade level and/or content area. By
raising the cut scores, the expecta-
tion was created that there would be
a drop in the percentage of students
obtaining a Level 3, 4 or 5 as part of
the FCAT results. In addition, the
State raised the expectations for the
Writing Assessment which is taken
in Grades 4, 8 and 10. Although
students continued to write to an as-
signed prompt, the scoring of the
assessment placed more emphasis
on proper punctuation, spelling and
grammar as well as providing sup-
porting details in the essay.-
According to Superintendent Don
Thomas, "We have seen areas where
we out-performed our expectation.
In addition, we have identified a few
areas which will be our focus in the


upcoming school year." The newly
established cut scores are of particu-
lar concern for students in third grade.
In 2002, the state established a third
grade progression policy requiring
a minimum score in reading on the
Grade 3 FCAT Reading Assessment
in order to be promoted to the next
grade level.
At Bell Elementary School, 52 per-
cent of third grade students scored a
Level 3, 4, or 5 in Reading, while 58
percent of Trenton students scored a
Level 3, 4. or 5. The state average
was 56 percent. In Math 67 percent
of Bell third graders scored a Level 3,
4, or 5, while 66 "percent of Trenton
students scored a 3, 4, or 5. The state
average was 58 percent.
Sherry Lindsey, Bell Elementary
Principal said, "I am very proud of
our mathematics scores. The high
percentage of Levels 3, 4 and 5 are
the result of a lot of hard work and
effort on behalf of our teachers and
students."
Wendy O'Steen, Director of El-
ementary Education added, "I am es-
pecially proud of the third grade stu-


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performance on the FCAT Mathemat-
ics Assessment."
Bell Elementary and Trenton El-
ementary called the parents of all
Grade 3 students who received a
Level 1 on Thursday, May 24.
Mrs. O'Steen shared that a Sum-
mer Reading Camp will be avail-
able this summer at both elementary
schools in an effort to provide addi-
tional reading instruction for Level
1 students which, with demonstrated
reading growth, could result in pro-
motion at the end of the summer. The
individual student reports will be sent
home as soon as they are received in
the district..
The Writing Assessment 'results
were also greatly impacted by the in-
creased rigor. The State Board of Ed-
ucation held an emergency meeting
on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 10:30
a.m. to address the State Writing
Assessment scores for Spring 2012.
'The preliminary run of the scores
revealed a significant drop in perfor-
mance when compared with the 2011
Writing Assessment Scores. It was
decided at the State Board Meeting
to lower the writing proficiency tar-
get from a 4 or above, to a 3 or above.
The Writing Assessment scores range
from 1- 6. The state decision to low-
er the proficiency target greatly ben-
efited Gilchrist County Schools.
At Bell Elementary School, 86'per-
cent of fourth grade students scored
at or above a 3 and 77 percent of
fourth grade students at Trenton El-
ementary School scored at or above a
3. The state-average for fourth grade
was 81 percent.
At Bell Middle School, 84 percent
of eighth grade students scored at or
above a 3 on the writing portion of
the FCAT, compared to 91 percent of


eighth grade students at Trenton Mid-
dle School who scored at or above a
3. The state average for eighth grade
was 78 percent.
At Bell High School, 84 percent
of 10th grade students scored at or
above a 3 on the Writing portion of
the FCAT. At Trenton High School,
92 percent of 10th grade students
scored at or above a 3 on the writing
portion of the FCAT. The state aver-
age for 10th grade on the FCAT writ-
ing portion was 84 percent.
"I am extremely proud of the mid-
dle/high school results. We continue
to be at the top in the State," shared
Janet Bradley, Director of Secondary
Education. "The scores indicate the
hard work and dedication by our ad-
ministration, teachers and students."
Superintendent Thomas said, "The
state is raising the rigor and expecting
more from our students and teachers.
We have to keep up with the changes
and ensure we offer our. students the
education which our community ex-
pects and our students deserve."
The Gilchrist County School Dis-
trict is expecting to receive more
scores soon and.will release the in-
dividual score reports as soon as
possible after receiving them in the
district.

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THURSDAYMAY 31-2012


GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL


Mr. Carl D.

McCormick

Mr. Carl D. McCormick, age 82,
passed away on Wednesday, May 23,
2012, at Haven Hospice of the Tri-
Counties. Carl was born on January
16, 1930, in Guthrie, Kentucky, toAr-
thur L. McCormick and Rusie Strode
McCormick. He moved to Trenton
in 1984 from West Palm Beach. Carl
was a manager with the Royal Palm
Ice Company.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne
Hargrove McCormick of Trenton; his
daughter and son-in-law, Carlene M.
(Frank) Donato of Jupiter; his son
and daughter-in-law, Dan J. (Suzie)
McCormick of Colton, California;
his sister, Ann Lois Sharkey of Jack-
sonville; three grandchildren, Carey
L. (Terri) McCormick, Caitlin Adler
and Alex Adler and two great-grand-
children:
Funeral services were held on Sat-
urday, May 26, 2012, at Pine Grove
Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Doug-
las officiating. Interment followed at
the church cemetery.
Arrangements under the care of
Watson Funeral Home in Trenton.
Online condolences may be sent
through their website at www.wat-
sonflitrenton.com


Mr. Thomas Anthony Smith

Mr. Thomas

Anthony Smith

Mr. Thomas Anthony Smith, Sr.,
,45, passed on May 23, 2012. Born in
West Virginia on March 24, 1967, he
moved to Florida at 18.
He was survived by his mother,
Jlinda Smith of West Virginia; his fa-
'ther, Jimmie Don Smith, Sr., of Bell;
wife, Julie Smith of Trenton; daugh-
ter, Linda Smith of Trenton; son,
Thomas Anthony Smith, Jr. (T.J) of
Trenton; four brothers, Jimmie Don
Smith, Jr. of West Virginia, Michael
'Smith of Bell, Marty Smith of St. Pe-
tersburg, and Dana Smith of St. Pe-
tersburg.
He will greatly missed by everyone
who knew him.
"As'I sit down and think of all the
great memories I have had with ybu,
all our adventures we spent together,
all I see is you! You will be greatly
missed by your daughter. As I con-
tinue this adventure of life without
you, you will always be in my heart
and on my shoulder. You. were my
best friend, I could talk to you about
anything and everything. My deepest
secrets are with you irn heaven! You
are the only man I loved with all my
heart. you will be great missed by so
many. We love you. I will be with
you one day. We miss you, daddy!"
(Written by daughter, Linda)


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA,
CASE NO. 21-2012-CP-0001
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:
FRANK J. BUSBEY,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Frank J. Busbey deceased, Case No: 21-
2012-CP-0001, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Gilchrist County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which is
P.O. Box 37, Trenton; Florida 32693. The
names and addresses of the curator and
the curator's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unmatured,
contingent or unliquidated claims, on
whom a copy of this notice is served must
file their claims with this court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including un-
matured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, must file their claims with this
court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this No-
tice is May 17, 2012.
RONALD W. STEVENS,
ESQUIRE FLORIDA BAR
NO:777470 WILLISTON, FL 32696
P.O. BOX 1444 BRONSON, FLORIDA
32621 (352) 486-3039,
Pub: May 17, 24, 31, and June 7, 2012 -


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA,
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 21-2011-CP-0006
IN RE: ESTATE OF
EDBERT G. HASTINGS,
Deceased.
The administration of the estate of Ed-
bert G. Hastings, deceased, whose date of
death was January 28, 2011, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Gilchrist County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is,P.O. Box 600, Games, ille.
Florida 32601. The names and addresses
of the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of, the decedent
and other persons having claims, or de-
mands against decedent's 'estate must file
their claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE.
'ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2).YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this no-
tice is May 17, 2012.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Long H. Duong
Attorney for Sylvia L. Hastings .
Florida Bar Number: 11857
LONG H DUONG PA
11 N.W. 33rd Court
Gainesville, Florida 32607
Telephone: (352) 371 2670
Fax: (866) 440 9154
Personal Representative:
Sylvia L. Hastings
P.O. Box 1928
Trenton, Florida 32693
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
GILCHRIST COUNTY
CASE NO. 2012-CA-000022
Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as Trustee for Morgan
Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust
2007-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2007-HE4
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
Rustie Ames and Steven L. Ames,
Wife and Husband; Capital One
Bank (USA), National Association
f/k/a Capital One Bank; Unknown
Parties in Possession #1, If living, and
all Unknown Parties claiming by,
through, under and against the above
named Defendant(s) who are not
known to be dead or alive, whether
said Unknown Parties may claim an
interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees,
Parties in Possession #2, If living, and
all Unknown Parties claiming by,
through, under and against the above
named Defendant(s) who are not
known to be dead or alive, whether
said Unknown Parties may claim an
interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees,
Grantees, or Other Claimants
Defendant(s).
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-
PROPERTY
TO: Steven L. Ames; ADDRESS
UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST
KNOWN ADDRESS IS: 700 Southwest
105th Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Residence unknown, if living, including
any unknown spouse of the said
Defendants, if either has remarried and
if either or both of said Defendants are
dead, their respective unknown heirs,
devisees, grantees, assignees, creditors,
lienors, and trustees, and all other
persons claiming by, through, under or
against the named Defendant(s); and the
aforementioned named Defendant(s)
and such of the aforementioned
unknown Defendants and such of the
aforementioned unknown Defendants
as may be infants, incompetents or
otherwise not sui juris.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
that an action has been commenced to
foreclose a mortgage on the following
real property, lying and being and
situated in Gilchrist County, -Florida,
more particularly described as follows:
LOT 4, COUNTY LINE' PINES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 91, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF GILCHRIST
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
more commonly known as'700 Southwest
105th Street, Trenton, FL 32693.
This action has been filed against you
and you are required to serve a copy
of your written defense, if any, upon
SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP,
Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is
4630 Woodland Corporate Blvd., Suite
100, Tampa, FL 33614, within thirty (30)
days after the first publication of this
notice and file the original with the clerk
of this Court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney% or inimediatel% there
After; otherwise a default "ill be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this'
Court on the 17th day of May, 2012.
JOSEPH W. GILLIAM
Circuit and County Courts
(SEAL)
By: L. Ayers
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceeding,
you are entitled, at no cost to you, to
the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the ADA Coordinator;
201 East University Avenue, Room
410, Gainesville, Florida, 32601
(352) 491-4490 at least 7 days before
your scheduled court appearance,
or immediately upon receiving this
notification of the time before the
scheduled appearance is less than
7 days. If you are hearing or voice.
impaired, call 711.
Pub. May 24, 31, 2012b.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 21-2011-CA-0111
JULIE M. GODDARD,
the Guardian of Clayton Shady,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DONALD D. DOCKENEY AND
SHERRY L. DOCKENEY,
SDefendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the
11th day of June, 2012 in Case Number
21-2011-CA-0111 of the Circuit Court
of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and
for Gilchrist County, Florida in which
JULIE M. GODDARD, the Guardian of
CLAYTON SHADY, is the Plaintiff, and
DONALD D. DOCKENEY and SHERRY
L. DOCKENEY are the Defendants; I will
sell to the highest and best bidder for cash
at the South door of the Gilchrist County
Courthouse in Trenton, Gilchrist County,
Florida at 11:00 a.m. on the llth day
of June, 2012, the following described
property set forth in the Final Judgment
of Foreclosure and Establishing Lost
Instrument:


The North Half of the East Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 11, Township 7
South, Range 15 East.
Subject to an easement over the
Westerly 13 feet thereof for private
access road.
Together with an easement over the
Westerly 13 feet of the South Half
of the East Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
said Section, all lying and being in
Gilchrist County, Florida.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING
A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING
AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK
NO LATER THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS
AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO
FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE
ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING


TRENTON, FL 32693, Gilchrist
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
'INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM
THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE SALE.-
If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation to participate.
in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no
cost to you, to the provision of certain
assistance. Please contact the Office of
the Court Administrator at (863) 534-
4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled
court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time
before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice
impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
court on May 21, 2012.
Clerk of Court: Joseph Gilliam
(SEAL)

As Deputy of Court
Pub: May 31, and June 7, 2012b.


INVITATION TO BID
The Gilchrist County Board of County
Commissioners is requesting Sealed
Bids for the Fabrication & Installation of
Handicapped Hand Rails at Hart Springs
Park. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is
scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June
1, 2012, at Hart Springs with Mitchell.
Gentry, Park Manager. Bid packages will
be available at the pre-bid meeting. For
additional information call:
Joseph W. Gilliam, Clerk of Courts
Gilchrist County Clerk's Office
Phone: 352-463-3170
Email: joeg@ilchrist.fl.us
Or
Jacki Johnson, Director of Finance
Gilchrist County Finance Department
Phone: 352-463-4600
Email: jjohnson@gilchrist.fl.us
Pub.: May 31, 2012


NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the
Gilchrist County Board of County Com-
missioners, in and for Gilchrist County,
Florida, will hold a Regular Meeting
on, Monday, June 4, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.,
in the Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Facility, located at 210 South
Main Street, Trenton, Florida. The fol-
lowing is a proposed agenda:
AGENDA
1. Call to Order (1:30 p.m.).
2. Agenda Changes
3. Consent Agenda
4. Constitutional Officers
5. County Administrator
6. Attorney Report
7. Clerk Report
8. Time Certain
1:45 p.m. Dana Tucker;
Community Outreach Summer
Feeding
2:00 p.m. Martha Garcia Baker,
Carr Riggs & Ingram CPA;
present the FY2011 Financial
Audit Report
2:30 p.m. Universal Rx Pre-
sentation
9. Commissioners Reports
10. Old Business/New Business
11. Public Participation
12. Adjourn
"Persons with disabilities request-
ing reasonable accommodations to par-
ticipate in the proceeding should contact
(352)463-3169 (Voice & TDD) or via
Florida Relay Service (800)955-8771."
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a per-
son decides to appeal any decisions made
by the Commission with respect to any
matter considered at said hearing, that
person will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that for such purpose, that per-
son may need to insure that a verbatim
record is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.
GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA
TOMMY LANGFORD,
CHAIRMAN


FUNDS. AFTER SIXTY (60) DAYS.
ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS
OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS
MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.
DATED this 15th day of May. 2012.
JOSEPH W. GILLIAM
Clerk of Court
By: LAyers
Deputy Clerk
Pub: May 24, 31, 2012b.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 21-2011-CA-000087
REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLU-
TIONS, INC.;
Plaintiff,
vs.
VIRGINIA E. MCCOOK; ET AL
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance
with the Default Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated March 20, 2012, in
the above-styled cause, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash at
Gilchrist County Courthouse, at the
SOUTH DOOR in the Gilchrist County
Courthouse at 112 S. Main Street,
Trenton, FL 32693, beginning at 11:00
a.m., on June 25, 2012, the following
described property:
LOTS 8, 9, 10 & 11, BLOCK A,
COLEMAN & ANDREWS SUBDI-
VISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 9, OF THE PUBLIC RE-
CORDS OF GILCHRIST COUN-
TY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER
WITH THAT PARTY OF TREN-
TON BLVD. LYING BETWEEN
THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY OF STATE ROAD 47 AND
THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 8,
9, 10, & 11, BLOCK A, COLEMAN
AND ANDREWS SUBDIVISION,
AS PER PLAT THEREOF RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE
9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA,
FLORIDA IN SECTIONS 9 & 16,
TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE
15 EAST, GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
PropertyAddress:212NORTHEAST
TI NTONW ROiT.EVAnD.


AND
COMMENCEAT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER (SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4) OF
SECTION 16,TOWNSHIP 10SOUTH,
RANGE 15 EAST, GILCHRIST
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR A POINT
OF REFERENCE. THENCE RUN
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
SECTION 16, SOUTH 01 DEGREES
15'02" WEST. 24.62 FEET TO AN
IRON ROD ON THE SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF SW 5TH AVE.,
THENCE RUN ON SAID RIGHT OF
WAY LINE, SOUTH 88 DEGREES
41'09" EAST, 154.25 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
CONTINUE SOUTH 88 DEGREES
.41'09"EAST, 154.25 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE


ATTEST:
JOSEPH W. GILLIAM,
CLERK
Pub.: May 31, 2012
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY
GENERAL CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 21-2010-CA-000131
BENEFICIAL FLORIDA, INC.
Plaintiff,
vs.
REBA M. SMITH; BENJAMIN H.
SMITH; and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS,
TENANTS, OWNERS, AND OTHER
UNKNOWN PARTIES, including, if a
named defendant is deceased, the personal
representatives, the surviving spouse,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and
all other parties claiming by, through,
under or against that defendant, and all
claimants, persons or parties, natural or
corporate, or whose exact legal status
is unknown, claiming under any of the
above named or described defendants,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant
to the Order or Final Judgment entered
in this cause, in the Circuit Court of
Gilchrist County, Florida, I will sell the
property situated in Gilchrist County,
Florida, described as:
THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT. 8, LOT
9, AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT
10 SUWANNEE RIVER SPRINGS
UNIT 3, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF FILED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 67 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GILCHRIST
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address: 9309 Florida Street,
Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Parcel I.D.: 201014-02830000-0080
at public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the South door of
the Gilchrist County Courthouse, 112 S.
Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 at
11:00 a.m. on Junen25, 2012.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS EROM
THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK
OF COURT WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE.
DATED this 21st day of May, 2012.
JOE GILLIAM
Clerk of Circuit Court
(SEAL)
By: L.Ayers
Deputy Clerk
ENRICO G. GONZALEZ, P.A.
Attorney at Law
ENRICO G. GONZALEZ, ESQUIRE
6255 East Fowler Avenue
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Florida Bar #861472
813/980-6302
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the A.D.A.
Coordinator not later than seven (7) days
prior to the proceeding via the Florida
Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.
Pub: May 31, June 7, 2012b.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CA-000170
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association as successor by merger to
Chase Home Finance, LLC,
Plaintiff,.
vs.
Dawn Michele Leggett; JPMorgan Chase
Bank,.National Association
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order of Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated May 16. 2012. entered
in -Civil Case No. 2009-CA-000170 of
the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Cir-
cuit'in and for Gilchrist County, Florida,
wherein JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association as successor by merger to
Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff and
Dawn Michele Leggett are defendantss,
I will sell to the highest and best bid-
der for cash AT THE SOUTH POR-
TICO OF THE GILCHRIST COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT 112
SOUTH MAIN STREET, TRENTON,
GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT
11:00 A.M. on July.9. 2012. the follow-
ing described property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to-wit:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTH-
WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH-
WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH-
WEST QUARTER (SW 1/4 OF SW
1/4) OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP
10 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST, FORA
POINT OF REFERENCE. THENCE
RUN ALONG THE WEST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 16, S 01 DEGREES
15'02" W. 24.62 FEET TO AN IRON
ROD ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF SW 5TH AVE, AND
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID
WEST LINE, S 01 DEGREES 18'06"
W, 99.92 FEET TO AN IRON ROD;
THENCE RUN N 01 DEGREES
04'29" E, 100.02 FEET TO AN IRON
ROD ON THE AFORESAID SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE
RUN ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY LINE, N 88 DEGREES
41'09" W, 154.20 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL LY-
ING AND BEING IN GILCHRIST
COUNTY, FLORIDA.


made by the council, with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting, he or
she will need a record of the proceedings,
and that, for such purpose, he or she may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based. Persons
with disabilities requesting' reasonable
accommodations to participate in this
proceeding should provide written notice
to Dan Cavanah, Town of Bell Town
Manager, 3240 West Railroad Lane, Bell,
Florida 32619, telephone number 352-
463-6288, at least 48 hours prior to said
meeting.
Dan Cavanah
Town Manager
Pub. May 31, 2012


Page Nine'


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CONTINUE SOUTH 88 DEGREES
41'09" EAST, 21.00 FEET; THENCE
RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 33'10"
WEST, 100.04 FEET; THENCE RUN
NORTH 88 DEGREES 40'21" WEST,
21.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH
01 DEGREES 33'10" EAST. 100.04
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM
THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS
MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in or-
der to participate in this proceeding,
you are entitled, at no cost to you, to
the provision of certain, assistance.
Please .contact the ADA Coordinator;
201 East University Avenue, Room 410,
Gainesville, Florida 32601 (352) 491-
4490 at least 7 days before your sched-
uled court appearance, or immediately
upon receiving this notification of the
time before the scheduled appearance
is less than 7 days. If you are hearing
or voice impaired, call 711.
]OSEPH W. GILLIAM
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Gilchrist County, Florida
(SEAL)
L. Ayers
DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHE, LLP
4630 Woodland Corporate Blvd.
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 880-8888
(813) 880-8800
Pub: May 31, and June 7, 2012b.


PUBLIC MEETING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Please take notice that the Three Riv-
ers Regional Library Board will hold a
Board Meeting on Thursday, June 14, at
7:00 p.m., at the Lafayette County Public
Library in Mayo, Florida.
All interested persons are invited to at-
tend and be heard. Please be advised, that
if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board with respect to any
matter considered at such hearing, that
person will need a record of the proceed-
ings, and that, for such purpose is made,
which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
"Person with disabilities requesting
reasonable accommodations to partici-
pate in this proceeding should contact
(386) 294-1600 (Voice & TDD) o via
Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771.
Pub. May 31, 2012


NOTICE OF MEETING
The Early Learning Coalition of the
Nature Coast will be facilitating the Bi-
Monthly Board of Director's Meeting on
Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The meet-
ing will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Early
Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast's
main office,. at 1560 N. Meadowcrest
Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429. Please
contact Coalition staff at 352-563-9939,
ext. 263 if you have any questions. Public
participation is welcome.
Pub. May 31, 2012


TOWN OF BELL
BELL TOWN COUNCIL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Bell Town Monthly Council Meeting will
be at Bell Town Hall, 3240 W. Railroad
Lane, Bell, Florida, Thursday, June 7,
2012, at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Thursday, June 7, 2012,--6:00 p.m.
Historic Train Depot Town Hall

Town Council Meeting
A. Call to order
Invocation Flag
B. Consent Items
1. Adoption of June 7, 2012
Agenda
2. Approval of Expenditures
for March 2012
3. Approval of Financial State-
ments for March 2012
4. Approval of May 3, 2012
Minutes
5. Approval of Expenditures for
May 2012
6. Approval of Financial State-
ments for May 2012
C. Scheduled Reports and Citizen
Request
D. Other Agencies
1. Diane Rondolet--Code Enforce-
ment
2. Fred Fox & Associates Pre-
sentation of Bids for CDBG
Grant Administration Services
and presentation of Bids for
CDBG Engineering Services
E. Business
1. David Lang, Jr.-Town Attorney
2. Thomas Brown-Town Mayor
3. Dan Cavanah-Town Manager
4. Michelle Rose-Town Clerk
5. Iris Roberts-Council President
6. Ray Sanders-Council Vice
President
7. Larry Sutton-Council Member
8. Kenny Bass-Council Member
9. Hugh Sanders-Council Member
F. Old Business
G. New Business
H. Review of Future Agenda Items
L Unscheduled Citizen Request
J. Adjourn
PLEASE BE ADVISED that if a
person decides to appeal any decision









GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL


THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012,


I Attention
ATTN: Home Schooling Parents
- Evaluation & basic skills testing
available locally, by a 30-year veteran
educator/certified test administrator.
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Email: victory,@vcschieJ.I
(352) 463-8663.



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[ Services
RIDGEWAY LAWN CARE SERVI
ES: Lawn care for complete and profe
sional care. Call 352 463-1165.


org or rnone .JERRY WILKS FILL DI
VICE: Fill dirt, driveway
6tb,5-10-6-14 demolition, limerock, land
(352) 493-3137 (day) or (352
(night).


PISTOL & FISH TANK: .357 magnum,
Llama Commanche III, 7-inch barrel,
$325. 55-gallon fish tank, 2-door wooden
stand, 2 large filters, 3 adult Koi, many
extras. 5 75. Call 3R6-935-92?59


Wanted to B
OLD TRACTORS: Rusted
abandoned, broken, neglected
alive. Also, farm implements
Call Sonny anytime, 352-226-1

WE BUY GOLD & SILVE
est Prices Paid! 3-5 pm at the
Cleaners or call (352) 226-675
pointments.

CASH FOR YOURt COINS
collector seeking U.S. coins, old
ies. I pay more than dealers, p
road shows. 352-949-1450.


tfnb, 12-22


I Blueberries J

LOCAL, HAND-PICKED, organic
blueberries for sale. Qt. or Gal., Orders
taken after 5/15. Tel (352) 463-8663.
5tb,5-3-5-31


APPLIANCE REPAIR: All
maker & dishwasher install
certified techs. MC-VISA,
0651.


tfnb,5-10 MOWER & CHAINSAW
Stihl, Husqvama, Ayp, Murrz
MTD, Briggs, Kohler, Robin,
da. Blades for most mov
Jy | Beauchamp Saw Sho
493-4904
, busted,
, dead or
or parts. DIXIE MONUMENTS OL
206. FL: Toll Free 1-877-542-34
tfhb,4-19 349N 7 miles north, of Old
Crabb Church NE 512 Aven
R: High- church) 1/2 mile on right. Ma
e Country size & styles of marble &
57 for ap- choose from in our inventory.
specialist to assist you in crea
tfnb,4-12 ing tribute to the life of your
Closed: Sunday & Monday. C
1: Private day Friday, 8 am 4 pm &
der variet- am 12 noon or call for free
)awn, and appointment,


I Training I
BECOME A CNA: Quest Training of
Live Oak, offers a 40hr., RN taught prep
class. No GED or Diploma required if
age 18yr. Small, friendly classes. A short
drive with great benefits. Come with a
friend and save. 386-362-1065.


LOST DOG

On 5/11/12 our family dog Nellie went missing
from our home a few miles from Hart Springs. She
is a pet and does not bark when on the trail of a deer.
She is 8 years old, golden brown and white with
gray around her muzzle; she weighed about 55 lbs
when she disappeared. Please call 352-317-6301 or
352-514-5073 if found.


"NEED A FENCE OF ANY KIND
CALL DANNY ANYTIME."

Barb Wire Woven Wire
Chain Link Board

Danny Hodge
(352) 463-1832 -- Mobile (352) 493-5345
4110 S.W. 25th Street -- Bell, Florida




AIR CONDITIONING
LIC.NO RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
L4 SERVICE SALES* INSTALLATION
E SERVICE A UB
A00161ELECTRICAL PLUMBING
EEC1 Water Heaters
SP I M hins Commercial Refrigeration
Well Pumps Ice Machines We Service All Makes and Models'




S TROKE REALTY T(352) 463-7075 (office)
K REALY (352) 463-7302 FAX
JEA N E-mail: trokerealty@aol.com.
JEAN C. TROKE
Licensed Real Estate Broker WEBSITE: www.trokerealtyinc.com
,ACREAGE TRACTS & LOTS CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN OUR AREA:
REDUCED (From S295,000) 58 FENCED/PASTURE ACRES:
Along paved road south of Trenton. w/a CB-blt. I BR/1 BA cottage...S229,900.
REDUCED (From S79,900) 9.55 ACRES W/IMPROVEMENTS:
Nice mix of pasture & trees. w/well/septic/poNwer/pole-barn...S59,900.
REDUCED (From S82,500) 5.52 ACRES W/IMPROVEMENTS:
Wooded Waccasassa-acre tract. \\ /well/septic/power...S59,900.
5-ACRE TRACTS AVAILABLE IN GILCHRIST CO.:
Our office has a number of tracts for sale...starting from S27,900.
I-ACRE TRACTS & LOTS ALSO AVAILABLE:
Located throughout the Gilchrist/No. Levy area...starting from S3,000.
Serving the Tri-County Area Since 1983
"Professional Service With A Personal Touch"
Jean Troke (cell #) Dot Cuesta (cell #) Paul Troke (cell #)
(352) 493-3539 (352) 221-4349 (352) 221-2999
730 E. Wade Street (SR-26)
AI- S Trenton, Florida 32693 .


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RT SER-
s, topsoil,


Help Wanted I


clearing. RN: Part-time, every weekend.
) 463-6111 ing 7-3/3-11 Apply in person
County Nursing Home at 7280 S
tfnb,5-28 Road 26, Trenton, Florida 32
b s- i phone calls please. EOE/DFWP.
brands, ice 2tb,
ation. EPA
352-949- PART-TIME TYPIST NEE[
THE GILCHRIST COUNTY
tfnb,12-18 NAL: Applicants must be profic
PARTS Microsoft Word. Adobe InDesig
ay, Sears, rience is a plus. Typist must be
and Hon- accurate. Customer service skill
wers. quired, as the typist will also ne
Dp swer the telephone and assist ct
The ideal candidate will be able
tfh, 1-03 or Mondays, Tuesdays and Frid
plications are available at the
D TOWN, County Journal, which is locate
432. Hwy- North Main Street in Trenton.
Town. Mc- may also be e-mailed to gilc
ue (behind nal@bellsouth.net \
any colors,
granite' to
Computer Head Start Teacher: Hold at
ting a last- A.S. Degree in Early Childhood
loved one. tion. Pleae send resume and rn
)pen: Tues- to Clyatt House Learning Center,
Saturday 8 1070, Chiefland, FL 32644 or pi
after hours plication at 3690 NW 120th Stree
land, FL. DFWP.
tfnb,6-28


Financial Services Specialist Needed:
Full-time Financial Services position for
Palms Medical Group in Trenton. Em-
phasis on patient collections. Some late
hours will be required. Competitive pay
and benefits. Experience in patient collec-
tions, insurance filing and medical billing
preferred. Data entry and clerical skills a
must. Apply to Financial Services Posi-
tion, P.O. Box 640,'Trenton, FL 32693.
No phone calls please. EOE.


State Certified
General Contractor
CGC1516220


I Help Wanted 1
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SUM-
MER JOB? Gilchrist County Parks
Department has openings) for Tempo-
rary Summer Grounds Worker at Hart
Springs & Otter Springs. We are look-
ing for people to work throughout Labor
Day. These positions are Temporary and
have no retirement or health benefits.
This position will pay $7.67 per hour.
Positions opened until filled. Gilchrist
County is an EOE/DFWP. This position
requires a background check and par-
ticipation in direct deposit. Applications
must be submitted through any Florida
Crown Workforce Job Center (www.em-
ployflorida.com). Gilchrist County is an
EOE/DFWP.


"numz- Patient Advocate Needed: Full-time
d at 207 Patient Advocate positions for multiple
Resumes locations of Palms Medical Group. Com-
hristjour- petitive pay and benefits. Duties include
scheduling appointments for multiple
tfn,5-31 physicians, answering a multi-line phone
system, verifying insurance, and check-
least an ing patients in and out. Travel in local
d Educa- area a necessity. Must have goodcom-
eferences munication skills. 1-3 years experience
, PO Box in a medical office setting preferred.
ckup ap- Apply to Front.Desk Position, P.O. Box
et, Chief- 640 Trenton, FL 32693. No phone calls
please. EOE.


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Seeking Energetic Self-Motivated In-
dividual to fill the position of Executive
Director, part-time position of 20-30
hours per week. Must be willing to work
flexible hours, plan & coordinate events
and work well with the public. Computer
experience in Word, Excel and Quick
Books needed. Please submit applica-
tion and resume to the.Gilchrist County
Chamber .of Commerce 220 S. Main
Street, Trenton, FL 32693. For more in-
formation call: 352-463-3467 or email:
Chamber@GilchristCounty.com.


State Certified
Roofing Contractor
CCC-1329256


I Kid's World
I; Pre-School Learning Center, Inc.
A private school for your child's early learning years.
SNow Enrolling for
FREE VPK in August
Low Ratios
Free VPK
Pre-K Program
Free Breakfast & Lunch
Reduced Fees Available
FCCPC Certified Teachers
CPR/First Aid Certified
Ages 2-12, 7am-6pm
:,A Stop by for a tour of our facility.
VA 352-463-3555
| Corner of Hwy. 129 & S.R. 47, Trenton
(Across from Trenton High School)
. Owners/Directors
. Amy Wesley Woods NAC Accredi
. Holly Wesley Bussard License ,-C03GIO
7.. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .


I For Rent


SReal Estate


DUPLEX APARTMENT: 2 BR 1 BA 5 ACRES TRENTON: Beautifully,
behind Trenton Medical Center. at 817 wooded. Just off SR-26. Owner financ-
SW 1st Street. no pets. no smoking. Call ing. No down payment. $59.900, only.
John Rowe. 463-0644. $526/mo. (352) 215-1018. www.Land-
tfnb.5-10 OwnerFinancina.com
4tb.5-31-6-21


TRENTON I & II APARTMENTS
Rental assistance available for ALL
Qualified Applicants. HC/non-HC acces-
sible. 718 NE 7th Place #905. Trenton.
FL 32693. Call 352-463-7106, TDD/TTY
711. This institution is an equal opportu-
nity provider, and employer.
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1 ACRE BELL AREA: Beautifully
wooded, high & dry. Owner financing.
No down payment. $9,900, $102/mo.
(352) 215-1018. www.LandOwnerFi-
nancing.com
4tb,5-31-6-21
FOR SALE Retail storefront property
in downtown Trenton. Three buildings on
Main Street. Call 352-463-7135.
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R. Edwards
Construction Co.
"Quality Homes at
Fair Prices Since 1965"


* New Construction Remodels Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels I
*Additions Cabinets *Tile *Plumbing *Electrical*Repairs !

Office: 352 463-6276 Mobile: 352 213-7766
Mobile: 352 274-3006 Mobile: 352 949-0946
*Building- RB0018197 Plumbing- RF0038160* Electrical- ER0009579







FULL SERVICE
AUTO REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
TIRES ALIGNMENTS
BRAKES AIR CONDITIONING
TRANSMISSION FLUSH FUEL INJECTION FLUSH


* COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH


* 463-0079 j


MILITARY DISCOUNT
FRIDAYS


DISCOUNTS
Tires
Brakes
Shocks
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
Alignment (2 & 4 wheel)


Southern Tire & Brake
352-463-6050

* Military ID required at time of sale


Hunt's Pest Control, Inc.
GET RID OF:
Cockroaches Waterbugs 0 German Roaches
Ants and other Household Pests
WE DO TERMITE
INSPECTIONS
Phone 493-1051
493-4772
"We send 'em packing!"


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Complete Plumbing Services
* Drain Cleaning Water Heater Repairs & Installation
* New Construction Remodeling
* Service Work Complete Line of Plumbing Fixtures
* Sewer Repair Available SSSo
State Certified #CFC057595 Fully Licensed & Insured


487 200


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Construction, Inc.
463-7589
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Golf tourney

will benefit

area kids

with cancer
Swinging For A Cure, an annual
golf tournament benefiting area kids
with cancer, will be held on Satur-
day, June 9, at the Chiefland Golf and
Country Club. o
The tournament, which was for-
merly known as Austin's Warriors,
will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun
start. There will be food, cash prizes,
raffles and silent auctions.
Registration for the three-man
scramble golf tournament will begin
at 8 a.m. the day of the tournament.
Early registration is $55 per person
and will be open up until May 31. Af-
ter May 31, the entry fee will go up to
$60 per person.
For more information on the tour-
nament, call Natasha Allen at (352)
356-8518 or visit www.BACKFight-
ingCancer.org for registration forms.

Democratic Party
meeting-is June 7
The Gilchrist County Democratic
Party will hold their next monthly
meeting on Thursday, June 7, at 6
p.m. The location is the Gilchrist
County Commission Building, 210
South Main Street, Trenton. All reg-
istered Democrats in Gilchrist Coun-
t; and anyone else that is interested,
are encouraged to attend. We encour-
4ge all Democratic county candi-.
dates speak. If you have any ques-
tions, please contact Richard Block
at 352-658-3670 or email kg4chw@
Orrl.net


Ayers residents visit Kids World
Submitted
Every other Thursday at Ayers -
Health and Rehab, some very spe-
cial ladies fill the activity room to do -
what they have loved to do for a long
time, sew. The most recent projects
they have enjoyed working on have i
been hand puppets. Lions, tigers, ele-
phants, dogs and cats were sewn with
much love for the children who at-
tend Kids World Daycare in Trenton.
On May 2, these ladies along with the
sewing volunteer, Ms. Anna Gilliam,
and Dottie Peterson took these little
puppets to some adorable, little chil-
dren at Kids World. The ladies not
only enjoyed making the puppets,
but they also enjoyed visiting with
the children as well as watching them-
play with puppets while we visited. Ayers residents Doris Myers, left, and Wanda Malin, along with ti
Thank you to all the Kids World chil- children playing with hand puppets.
dren who made our day!


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BAIL BONDS INC.
9151 NE 80th Avenue DIXIE LEVY GILCHRIST
Bronson, Florida 32621 & SURROUNDING AREA
24 HOUR SERVICE 352-486-1971


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12372 NW HWY 19, Chiefland, FL 32626
352-493-2565


GILCHRIST COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT


Well Child & Newborn Care
School & Sports Physicals
Chronic & Acute Care
Communicable Disease
Maternity Care By UF Dept. OB/GYN


Family Planning
School Health Services
TB Testing
Laboratory Procedures
Flu Shots


WIC Services (Baby Formula & Food Coupons)
Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation & Treatment


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Medicaid, Medipass, Medicare, and most other major insurances.

119 N.E. 1st Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 463-3120
Office Hours Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.


SENIOR CITIZEN
WED)NESI)AY S

V DISCOUNTS
Tires --
Brakes -
Shocks : _
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
Alignment f2 & 4 wheel)


Southern Tire & Brake
352-463-6050'

* must be 65 years and older


Flu Shots
are available
during regular
office hours


Walk-Ins
Welcome
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LIG CHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL


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THURSDAYMAY 31 2012








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Hurricane Season


begins June 1


Are you ready?


By David Peaton, 11. Sign up for Gilchrist County's
Gilchrist County Director of FREE CODEred Emergency Alert
Emergency Management Program. This can be done by visit-
As the 2012 Atlantic hurricane ing www.gilchrist.fl.us and clicking
season approaches, it is important on the CODEred link or you may
for everyone to take stock and ask contact my office at 386-935-5400
themselves a very simple question and sign up. This service is 100 per-
"Am I ready for a hurricane to hit cent free!
this year?" Although no one can be Creating a Disaster Supply Kit is
completely ready for a storm to hit, something that many people do not
there are some steps that you can take take the time to do. Below you will
to protect and'prepare your family as find some items that you should in-
well as yourself, clude in a Disaster Supply Kit:
This year the National Weather 1. WATER- At least 1 gallon per
Service is predicting a slower than person per day
average Atlantic hurricane season 2. FOOD- At least enough for 3-
with a predicted 1I tropical storms, 7 days
with 6 of those storms progressing 3. Blankets/Pillows etc.
to hurricanes. By predicting a slow 4. Clothing, seasonal, rain gear,
hurricane season many families are sturdy shoes
given a false sense of security with 5. Prescription Drugs, Medication,
the thinking that if there are fewer OTC medication
hurricanes, there is less of a possi- 6. Baby/Elderly special Items
ability that we will be affected. That 7. Hygiene items
thought process can lead to disaster. 8. Flashlight with extra batteries
1992 was one of the slowest hurri- 9. Radio
cane seasons on record, yet that was 10. Fully charged cell phone, a
the same year that Hurricane Andrew traditional landline phone (not cord-
slammed into South Florida causing less). A corded landline phone may
tremendous damage and heartache. have power even if nothing else does
It only takes one storm to cause de- 11. Cash and Credit Cards. Re-
struction, member to include small bills
Having said that, you may be ask- 12. Keys
ing yourself, "What do I need to do 13. Important documefits in a wa-
to protect my family?" The answer terproof container
to that question is simple. There are 14. Tools
a few steps that you should follow in 15. Fully fueled vehicle
order to ensure that you are as well Finally, one of the most important
prepared that you can be for the up- questions that you may be asking
coming season. First, get together yourself is when should I evacuate?
a Family Disaster Plan. That plan If you are told to evacuate, it is im-
should include the following: portant that you do so right away.
1. Discuss the hazards that could However, it is unlikely that you will
affect your family, including storm be asked to evacuate unless you are in
surge, flooding and wind. a designated flood area, or in a coastal
2. Locate a safe room or area in area. It is important that you have a
your home or community. plan for you and your family. If you
3. Determine escape routes from feel that you need to leave, then it is a
your home. good idea to leave. Remember, there
4. Consider using out-of-state will be a time during a storm that
friends or family as a point of con- Emergency Services will not be able
tact. to respond to you. When the storm
5. Make a plan on what you will gets bad enough, fire trucks, ambu-
do with your pets (Gilchrist County lance crews, and police officers will
does not have a pet-friendly shelter.) not be driving, therefore if you have
6. Post emergency numbers by someone that has a known medical
phones, make sure your kids know issue, you should evacuate early.
how and when to call 911. (Do not If you have any questions, or feel
contact 911 unless there is an emer- uncomfortable with your level ofpre-
gency) paredness, 'start doing your research
7. Check your insurance policy, now. If you need questions answered
Remember flooding is usually not or would just like, to get some more
covered by standard homeowner's information please feel free to con-
insurance. tact me to help get you prepared. Gil-
8. Create a Disaster Supply Kit christ County residents may reach me
9. Use a NOAA weather radio. Monday through Friday 8am-4pm by
(Remember to replace your batteries phone at 386-935-5400, or you may
every six months) visit my office at 3250 N. US Hwy
10. Take a First Aid/CPR course. 129 Bell, Fl 32619.


Christie McElroy


and collaboration within the school
system and within the community,
and the manner in which budgetary
limitations are balanced with priority
needs.
With over 15 years of experience
in the educational system, I have a
background that 'will allow me to
provide a positive influence, perspec-
tive, and approach to teaching the
children of Gilchrist County. I hold
a Bachelor's degree from Saint Leo
University in Elementary Education
arid Master's degree in School Coun-
seling PK-12 from the University of
Southern Mississippi. In addition,
I have many years of classroom ex-
perience in a variety of grade .lev-
els including 1st, 4th, 5th, and 8th
grades. I have served as a guidance
counselor for grades PK through 5,
implementing educational strategies
for students who are struggling as
well as exploring and expanding cur-
riculum to ensure that all students are
being challenged. I am currently the
Coordinator of Early Childhood Edu-
cation, implementing a district wide
program. Appointed by the superin-
tendent to the Board of Directors for
the Early Learning Coalition of the


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from page 1


Nature Coast, I serve as the represen-
tative overseeing a $12 million dol-
lar budget. In 2010, I secured a grant
from the United Way for $90,000,
which helps provide educational op-
portunities for disadvantaged chil-
dren.
I have been married to Michael
McElroy for 23 years. He is the
Market President of Ameris Bank.
We have two children, Brandon and
Alyssa McElroy, who are both grad-
uates of Gilchrist County Schools.
Brandon is currently enrolled as a
senior at the University of Florida,
while Alyssa is enrolled as a junior
at the University of South Florida. I
am an active member of the Trenton
Church of Christ.
I ask for your support to lead this
Team to new educational heights.
Working together, we can make a dif-
ference in the lives of children and
our future. Please, allow me to be
your next Superintendent and I prom-
ise to lead with dignity and respect.
For more information please visit my
website at www.mcelroy4schools.
com. Together we can be United For
Excellence!
Christie McElroy


students stage mock trials


Submined
Gilctr-ist C,:,unrtx Judge Ed Phil-
man and Gilthnti Counr. judicial
personnel participated in m,:k in-
als for Guilchnrt Cuntr 5th grade
.lud,-ze Philmarin started m.xk
inals '.'hen he came in office 24
sears a,: to provide students with
an insight into the court -. temi
The scho,. I adirrinistrjtion and 5th
grade teachers hjae parTicipated
uith Judge Phiulman in mock tnal,
for a lng rime
It has '.ro.n into an e\icing ed-
'u.canonal e\penence for Gilchnst
Count, "s 5th grade students
The students 'vere prot ided %ith
booklets designed to introduce the
SHorida Court Sstemi to the students
,. before their visit to the Court
1i Upon arriaij at the Cou-thouse
,I the students vsere escorted into the
ScoLurtroom here rm.u juries com-
po'ed of eight students each Dere Thi 5th grade st
selected to ser.e on a jur) to hear left to richt. In0
a -mock" case against their class- I 71tln .Anthont
'i mate The mal A as conducted as an Faith Rankin Za
Sactual trial wouldd be \%lth a judge. Le'is. iessica Lu
a prosecutor, defense attorney and -.,
n witnesses all present. The juries of Sch/tz, L lmsah
I!. 10 and ll-\ear-olds, after heanng
Small the facts of the case. deliberated
and came back with a \erdict.
Members of the State ArnorneN s
SOfthce. the Public Defender's Of-
Sfihce Gilchnst Count, Clerk of
Court's Office and the Gilchrist
SCountr Sheriff's Department par-
ricipated to make the program a
memorable experience for the stu-
dents
'These are the last mock trials for
Judge Philman, as he is retiring De-
cember 31 Judge Philman stated
She \%ill miss the excitement of the
i students
"Mock mnals are the highlight
'of the ',ear." said Judge Philman
"The teachers ha\e done a great
job in preparing the 5th grade sru-
dents for mock trials The students
lararied on trial da- sell prepared.
| participated adnurablh and after- Tit 5th grrade tl
ti sard hase asked some excellent n
questions about the judicial sis- o' leo to iight.
tem ohnson- treit, I
I In \ears past. Judge Philman has kinitz'r'. Tlhoina-t
said that one of the most often asked Ra pp. Rllihe Butl
* questions by youngg people is. "Ho\ 7l'e \erlna I\/lsoI
much money\ do \ou make'." Thoinas. Ii.. E sqi
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udents of Bell Elementary School who participated ti the nmock ti tals ,ne on hout itow
essa AIele. II. Serrano. Zach Baronz, Kellt Thorn ton. Austin Bagt/'i nia HolleWi
V, Dalton martinin, Tiyler Tranthain and Britn Thonma1- and on inddil tow lt'ft t,/_ riIht
Lch .A cPhearson. Biandon OXwuigho. Coltoni Spe'ars..\ lari, G,7ari Co 1Cini Hold'i Trt'\
iich. aind I7t/ila Scott On back row left to right atie \ t'rna I\tilston RoIet t I \Flhi. 8obi'1
.-tAers. Sitsan IVLard,L Judge Phimnan and Gariy Blankcniiup


dent, of Trenton Elemnentart School witho participated in the mock tul ,-1 aret. oni front
De-tiny Scott Cliritinte Fichs. C. f. Reed. Holle planning Atdhlit Trinidad. Sai j
Rachel Johnson and Samantha Prather; and on middle row lhft to ighL .\1 leIedc- ;
Ros., Roehlun Pelae:. Coi te: Carter. Che-nau Oii i stct. Hannah Hicko.\. Rebiecca
er, !HitliIn Polk. Biooke Roberts and Clrist'lanna N'ortleet. On back IoaW left to Ight
I, Deputy Clerk: Stacit Scott. Public Defender for the Sth ludicial Circuit: Rat E
itre: Bobtbt ScLhultz, L -lndsai .Aers. Deptuhi Clerk. and ifudge. Phiniman.
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Trenton Hall of Fame


Bell senior signs

basketball scholarship
Bell High School senior Samantha Bruce signed a basketball scholarship
on Friday committing to Morton College in Cicero, Illinois. The
daughter of Sandi and Mark Bruce, Samantha said she is looking
forward to graduating from Bell High School on June 8 and moving
to Illinois in the fall. Basketball has been Samantha's passion since
the age of 5. While attending Bell schools, Samantha recorded a career
total of 500 points scored. She also racked up over 200 steals and over
100 assists during her basketball career at Bell.


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rarely missed a game.
Although Mr. Roberts never
graduated from high school, he
clearly appreciated the value of
,education. During his lifetime,
he put several of his brothers, his
two children, two nephews' and at
least two unrelated people through
college at the University of Florida.
In addition, Mr. Roberts was known


for helping many folks throughout
the. community financially and in
other ways. He has been described
as someone who "never knew a
stranger."
Mr. Roberts passed away in 1989
at the age of 82, after a long and
extremely productive life.
After the Hall of Fame presentation,
family and friends enjoyed a reception
honoring Mr. Scqtt and Mr. Roberts.


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