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itil nrtt '0m.tp v, I., Serving Gilchrist County and Surrounding Area for over 82 Years 207 North Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 Vol. 82 No. 36 Phone (352) 463-7135Fax (352) 463-7393 $22.00AYearlnTri-CountyArea(Gilchrist, V.82-No.36 lc ot r 7393 Trenton, Florida 32693 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Price 50Dixie & Levy Counties), $28.00 OherAeas www.gilchrstcountyjournal.net Of Florida, $32.00 Out Of State A .. . . . . Gray Construction employees and Anderson-Columbia workers are combining their efforts to build the Suwannee River Fair barn. Suwannee River Fair barn should be completed in February Suwannee River Fair President Loran Brookins said fair organizers are looking forward to getting in the new facility and welcoming the community to fill its seats. 8 08505 93443 4 January 24, 2013 I -" '>--- "- z _-- - By Carrie A. Mizell The 2013 Suwannee River Fair will be held in a new facility this year, as workers are on track to finish the new 15,120 square foot, air-conditioned facility in mid-February. Todd Gray of Gray Construction confirmed last week that his employees, along with Anderson- Columbia workers are in the final stages with plumbing and electrical fixtures expected to go in over the next few weeks. The old barn, which was built around 1952, had housed the Suwannee River Fair Livestock Show and Sale for 60 years. Demolition of the old structure occurred on October 15, 2012, after the Anderson family of Dixie County provided the funding for a new fair barn to be constructed in Fanning Springs. "Gray Construction has been responsible for the permitting and coordination of the on-site construction activities, but Anderson employees have been a big part of the project, as well," Gray explained. S"We have also leaned on many local subcontractors for their help with the project. This has truly been a team effort for the youth of the tri-county area." As of last week, bleacher seating still had to be installed, the final water line connections needed to be made, which would lead to final inspections by the City of Fanning Springs, before the project can be deemed complete. The 900 seat facility should be ready to welcome 4-H and FFA members from Gilchrist, Levy and Dixie counties for the 61st Annual Suwannee River Fair on March 7-9 and March 15-20. Beloved music teacher wins Lifetime Achievement Award By Carrie A. Mizell "Well, knock me down and call me Shorty!," Mary Jo Mansfield said after being named the 2012 re- cipient of the J. Min Ayers Lifetime Achievement Award. A music teacher for 41 years, Mansfield was recognized at the Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet for dedicating her life to the children of Gilchrist County. Though recent health problems have prompted her to stay in Wellington, Florida with her daughter Melanie Dorminey and son-in-law, Dale, Mrs. Mans- field was brought home to Trenton on Thursday, Jan. 17, under false pretenses. "I thought I was being recognized tonight as one of the Trenton Hall of Fame members;" Mrs. Mansfield explained to a crowd of nearly 200 people. "This is such a surprise! I'm very grateful. So many of you have meant so much to me in my life." Former Trenton Elementary School Principal Jean Ledvina praised Mrs. Mansfield as someone who worked to make music fun for generations of children. The former principal acknowledged that bud- get cuts and state guidelines have resulted in the loss of many fine Alary Jo Alansfield accepted the I. Alin Avers Lifetime Achievement Award from a former Trenton arts programs, but she said that in Elementary School principal jean Ledvina. her heart she wished schools like e ntry Sch principal ean Ledvina. Trenton Elementary still had a mu- sic.programe students couki learn canrolt t brate Christmas and '. . patriotic songs to honor Veterans. Since retiring. Mrs. Mansfield has been actively involved with -' church work. the AARP, and the Gilchrist/Levy Retired Educators Association. as well as the Gilchrist County Woman's Club. Mrs. Mansfield was not the only surprised award recipient last week, Gilchrist County Property Apprais- er Damon Leggettn \as startled to be named 2012 Citizen of the Year. Longtime property appraiser. D. Ray Harrison, Jr., presented Leggett with the award, calling him a true gentleman who is kind to everyone he meets. "This year's recipient of the Citi- zen of the Year Award does things to benefit others, from coaching to cooking, he's always involved in what is going on the community," Harrison said. "He is a great pub- lic servant and a good friend of mine." Harrison pointed out that at the tender age of 4, Leggett wanted to be a garbage man, but apparently decided to pursue a career as the __ ....... ... ..... .. -, , ;,, ;; ,,, , uilrLI I P-.t IUUI t ivtinc aiv a ntha YoL a Ain, df L AmofcI Ho lh Iad RlhbhilifntinV C Ceer Gary Rexroat resented the Business of Continued to page 12 Pictured liom left to right, Jennifer Wilkerson, jo Buckles, Gary Rexroat and Angie Rexroat. From a former Gilchrist County Property Appraiser to the current Property Appraiser, D. Ray Harrison, Jr. presented, the 2012 Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz presented the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award to Damon Leggett. Damon's wife, his Civic Organization of the Year to the Gilchrist County Sheriff's parents and his brother were all in attendance to see the surprised Volunteers. Milli Blalock, a Sheriff's Volunteer, accepted the Citizen of the Year receive his award. plaque. S4--H COw EUYVET 1 14- 1"U, RAYJANIUARY 26 IIIIH I I i GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 COOKING AND CARRYING' ON This week I read a few words about the fine biscuits the chefs at Black- berry Farm in Tennessee make in an old Garden & Gun magazine. Blackberry Farm is one of those places that I have always dreamed of staying so I could take one of their cooking classes. But since their lodg- ing prices are way out of my budget, I just have to dream of going there one day. .Blackberry Farm is located in a beautiful mountain valley in Wallard, Tennessee, which has a population of some 250 people. The farm is very large with winding dirt roads, beauti- ful old barns, a wonderful large old farmhouse and amazing gardens. When in season, the produce used at the inn comes from the farm's own gardens. To make one of my too long sto- ries a little- shorter, the following is my recipe adapted from the Black- berry Farm recipe. Their recipe used weights and was way to large for a. home cook. So I pretty much guessed and believe it or not they turned out pretty good. The one ingredient that the folks at the farm used that. I have never used in biscuits is cream of tarter. Another unusual technique was they rolled or patted their biscuit dough out to about inch and then spread soft butter over the dough and then folded over one third of dough from the left and one third from the right. This made. the biscuits have three layers with butter in between. I tried this and it worked pretty well and as you might guess the butter gave the biscuits more flavor. If you are planning to make bis- cuits I have a few hints; which I first published a few years ago but just in case someone missed them here they are again. Biscuit Hints: Use White Lily flour, self-rising or all-purpose depending on your recipe.: Work dough a little as possible, the more it is stirred or kneaded the tougher it becomes. Turn the oven on when you begin to make the biscuits so it will be hot when you begin baking. Cook biscuits in a hot oven, I al- ways bake mine at 450 degrees but I have read many recipes calling for a 500-degree oven. Check the date on all ingredients before you begin. Baking soda will not rise well if the date has expired. Flour, soda, baking powder, butter- milk, and shortening all have dates. Sift flour before measuring. Gen- tly spoon sifted flour into a 1 cup (dry ingredient) measuring cup and level off the top with the back side of a ta- ble knife. After I sift and measure my flour I sift it again after I have added all other dry ingredients such as salt and baking soda. When using a biscuit cutter flour it before you cut the dough. Always cut straight down and lay biscuit in the pan so they just touch this will help the biscuits rise more instead of . spreading out. Last but not least patting or brush- ing the tops of biscuit with a little buttermilk before baking them will make the tops of the baked biscuits pretty. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour' 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons CriscoT shortening 1 cupbuttermilk 1 tablespoon soft butter Sift flour then measure. Place flour back into the sifter. Add cream of tarter, baking soda and salt. Sift into a mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in. with a pastry cutter or with your hands. Add buttermilk and fold in or stir until the buttermilk is just incorporat- ed. Do not over work. Place dough on floured counter or a board and gently knead just a couple of times then pat or roll it into an oblong shape about 1/2 inch thick. Spread the soft butter over the dough (I had to melt the butter and brush it on). Fold the left .1/3 of dough into center then fold the right 1/3 over the center this make three layers of dough. Pat gently and then cut with biscuit cutter. You should have eight to nine biscuits. Place the biscuits on a greased pan and pat, or brush the tops of each biscuit with a little buttermilk. Bake 12 to 15 min- utes at 450 degrees.. 386.462.3766 15281 NW Highway 441 ALACHUA, FL Virus & Malware Removal Data Recovery ^B ^ Laptop Repairs Student & Senior i Discounts Network & Business Solutions REFURBISHED LAPTOPS FROM $175 ALPHA BYTES COMPUTERS, LLC. Innovation & Excellence t I Camp Valor Project underway in Gilchrist _., L#73Ky Cam V r ljechE't'i^^^^c^^^^^y IJ By Cindy Jo Ayers. The horizon is looking brighter for severely disabled United States Military Veterans because of the lo- cal organization, ForVets, Inc., which is moving toward building a recovery facility with support services in Gil- christ County. ForVets, Inc. organizers held their first board meeting at Otter Springs on Saturday, Jan. 19, to bring every- one up to date on the Camp Valor Project. Hopefully, by this time next year ForVets, Inc. will be breaking ground at Otter Springs on a project that will benefit injured veterans returning home from war. Many of these young men and women, who are returning home from war in the Middle East, have suffered severe injuries such as the loss of limbs, as well as severe brain injuries. At this time, plans are for Camp Valor to include a large main building which would house 50 to 60 veterans in 640 square feet suites, that would be fully ADA compliant. This facility will hopefully have a large kitchen, dining hall and auditorium as well as a rehabilitation wing. Family cabins are also planned to accommodate wounded veterans with families. A non-denominational free standing chapel will be built in the courtyard. The facility is still in its early plan- ning stages and many important as- pects of the project still have to be worked out, such as funding." Otter Springs Park will remain open to the public and all commitments made by the county will be honored such as bookings of the Spring House for weddings and events. If the proj- ect becomes a reality in the future the park will remain open for the enjoy- ment of all and the board of direc- tors of ForVets, Inc. looks forward to working with the current employees of the park. Not only will 50 to 60 severely dis- abled veterans have a job at the park, but they will also receive continuing rehabilitation, be enabled to attend college via online classes, or have the chance to go into vocational pro- grams. As part of the healing process the veterans will also enjoy recre- Architectural renderings show ForVets, Inc.'s proposal for Camp Valor, which would include a large main: building that would house 50 to 60 wounded military veterans returning from war. At this point, plans; include 640 square feet suites for the veterans to stay in. national opportunities on the beautiful Suwannee River, After a four year or less stay at the facility the severely wounded veterans should be able. to re-enter society with a job and a bright future. Again, the project is still in its early planning stages at this time. ForVets, Inc. members are awaiting 501 (c)3 approval, which has been applied for. The Gilchrist County Commis- sioners approved a Letter of Intent to sublease the park at their January 7, 2013 meeting. The Suwannee River Water Man- Happy Anniversary wishes to Tor and Sharon Mathis on January 27th Richard and Kelli Tooke on Januar 28th; William and Heidi Morgan Jr on January 29th. Marriage applications filed in Gilchrist County James Clinton Simcoe, 72, to Lar- rie Carmaine Goosey, 55, both of Branford. Ron Dell Willis, 52, to Veronica Ilustrisimo Bescoro, 33, both of Newberry. Happy Birthday wishes to Dustin Cason, Wilbur Langford, and Jim- my Allison on January 24th; The- resa Sapp, Roberts Sandy, Mary Jane James, Joshua Phillips, Dennis Mc- Gee, Joanna Thomas;-and Joe Roth. on January 25th; John Wilkerson, Ahtwan'Gaitble, Eddy Scott, Jeremy Caraway, Susan Joyner, Carmel Mc- Gee, Quinton DeSalvo, Robert Ward, Jr., on January 26th; Roshad Jackson, Doyle Ridgeway, Ronnie Boyette, Sr., George Anderson, Jason Stewart, Kathy Cook, Johnnie Hunt, and Terrie Dean Warren on January 27th; Maxie Clark, Myrtle Justice, Nicole Miller, Kelly Wells, Mary McLeod, Richard Connatser on Janury 28th; Shawn Taylor, Shirley Robinson, Quinisha N. Brown, Daniel Davidson, Gail Dasher, Mary McQuiston, and Bar- bara Rowe on January 29th; Diana Smith, Gary Beach, Lamont Haynes, Donna Boyles, Marvin Weaver, and Grant Smith on January 30th. R. A. Colson General Contractor, Inc. Randv C FL. State Lic.#CGC1504769 CUTM EIGNS'MMNGPOL Dear Journal Subscriber, As an added convenience to you, the renewal date for your subscription has been printed alongside your address. You may renew your paper at any time during the year. If your paper is past due, you will receive a postcard bill in your mail. We just wanted to bring this to your attention to save on postage costs and to eliminate any chance of a subscription becoming delinquent. Thank you for your business. Vinyl Letters Banners Real Estate Signs Car Tags Joural, 463-7135M 352-949-1450 agement District, as well as the coun- ty attorney are currently working to- gether to iron out all the details. Funding for this project will come from major corporate sponsors, busi- nesses or individuals and not govern- ment grants. The Board of Directors of ForVets, Inc. who include Dan Ca- vanah, David Jones, Mark Hilliard, Gary Rexroat, Shannon Smith, Jim Allen and Michael Nicholson believe they can .get the job done more ef- ficient and much faster without the help of grants. The board of directors believe this facility will have an economic impact: on the county providing possibly 100: jobs as well as a humanitarian impact as local people could assist the vet-- erans by volunteering and even em-: ploying these young men and women: when they leave the facility. "Our contacts at the Suwannee. River Water. Management District,: as well as the Gilchrist County Com-: mission have been very helpful so- far," said Shawn Jones, of ForVets,: Inc. "We look forward to working: with them as we proceed with this, worthwhile project." Recorded marriages filed: m in Gilchrist County y Samson Carr, 29, of Trenton, and olds, 47, of Trenton, were married on: ., Alina Dove Dewein, 23, also of Tren- January 18, 2013 by Cynthia Chad- ton, were married on January 3, 2013 wick, Notary Public. bylReverend Anthony S. Cogdill. Matthew Eric Laflam, 22, of Tren- Wine Making Class. ton, and Samantha Leigh Randolph, cal L 24, also of Trenton, were married on at lOcal library January 17, 2013 by Cynthia Chad- There will be a basic wine making- wick, Notary Public. class on January 28, 2013, from 5:30 Frank Edward Ellis, Jr., 43, of Fan- p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Gilchrist, ning Springs, and Deloris Jane Reyn- County Public Library. Date High Low High Low Thu -0.395 ft. 2.370ft. 1.196 ft. Jan24, 13 6:50 AM 1:09PM 6:28PM Fri 3.043 ft. -0.507 ft. 2.509 ft. 1.017 ft. Jan 25, 13 12:01 AM 7:26 AM 1:41 PM7:12 PM Sat 3.112 ft. -0.563 ft. 2.626 ft. 0.842 ft. Jan 26, 13 12:43 AM 7:59 AM 2:10 PM 7:52 PM Sun 3.145 ft. -0.567 ft. 2.731 ft. 0.672 ft. Jan 27, 13 1:23 AM 8:30 AM 2:38 PM 8:30 PM' Mon 3.140 ft. -0.520 ft. 2.832 ft. 0.506 ft. Jan 28, 13 2:01 AM 9:00 AM 3:03 PM 9:07 PM Tue 3.092 ft. -0.419 ft. 2.931 ft. 0.346 ft. Jan.29, 13 2:39 AM 9:30 AM 3:30 PM 9:45 PM Wed 2.992 ft. -0.252 ft. 3.024 ft. 0.208 ft. Jan 30, 13 3:19 AM 10:02 AM 3:57 PM 10:25 PM Full Moon: 1/26 11:40 PM The Answer To Gun Control (Kent Heaton) The act of murder is as old as the world. Moses recorded the first murder committed by Cain against his brother Abel in Genesis 4:1-10. Lamech bragged about killing a man in Genesis 4:23. The world of Noah's day was filled with wickedness "and that every intent of the thoughts of .[man] was only evil continually" (Genesis 6:5). Pharaoh murdered untold numbers of Hebrew babies in Egypt (Exodus 1). Moses himself killed a man (Exodus 2:11-12). The list continues throughout the history of man as lives are taken with evil intent and malice. Our country is gripped with the fearful knowledge of murderous individuals killing innocent children, movie goers, high school students, families and fellow soldiers. The cry has been raised on the political stage of controlling guns and emotions run deep in defense of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" including the right to bear arms. What answers lay at the root of our headlong plunge into anarchy and death? The irony is found in the forked tongue of man's wisdom that decries the murders of innocents yet forbids the knowledge of God to supplant the wisdom of men. A society that fills itself with the blood of the innocent is a society that removes the knowledge of God from its pages. The less God possesses a people the more the people possess their own evil lusts as god. Jesus explained the problem in Matthew 15:17-20. "Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, and blasphemies. These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man" (Matthew 15:17-20). Murder comes from a heart devoid of righteousness. The wise man says, "Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people" (Proverbs 14:33-34). Gun control will only have control when the heart is controlled by the Creator. The modern age is little different from ages past when th apostle Paul described the world filled with men who "will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God" (2 Timothy 3:2-4). Sound familiar? The root of what Paul describes is the problem of the heart. The more we remove the teaching of the Bible from the hearts of our children and build our society on the whims of man's wisdom the more we will experience the failed policies of human wisdom compared to God's wisdom. Man would rather worship himself and without fail every time he exalts himself as god he destroys himself. The President can sign into law all the bills the nation will stand, but until the imprint of the Creator is impressed upon the heart it becomes an exercise in futility. As people of God we must change our hearts to show forth the light of the gospel to a world darkened by the ravages of Satan's murderous power. The answer to the plight of man is found in the might of God through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:14-21). Trenton Church of Christ 463-3793 502 Northeast 7th Street Trenton, Florida 32693 Please Visit www.trentonchurchofchrist.com Email kerux@bellsouth.net Page Two 0~ CAMP VALORf PROJECT JOoCw DISCOUNT COMPUTER REPAIR Residential Commercial New Construction i Remodel Additions n Swimming Pools nicnn . Gilchrist County Journal USPS-218-620 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY IN GILCHRIST COUNTY, 207 N. MAIN TRENTON, FLORIDA Less than 75% advertising We reserve the right to shorten articles, letters, etc. and delete any part or leave out in its entirety if we judge such to be offensive. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $22.00 A Year In Tri-County Area $28.00 All Other Areas In Florida $32 Out Of State JOHN MIN AYERS II EDITOR, PUBLISHER AND OWNER CARRIE AYERS MIZELL ASSOCIATE EDITOR Cindy Jo Ayers, Mark Schuler, Megan Stalvey, Donna Jones, and Chris Rogers ASSISTANTS Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office at Trenton, Florida, under the act of March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER Please Send Address Change To: Gilchrist County Journal, 207 N. Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693 I TRDYJ~ JAR 2.21GIiIRSCUNYJ RALPgThe Smith gets West Point nomination Submitted Trenton High School senior Jona- than Smith has received both a con- gressional nomination and a senato- rial nomination for an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. "The nomination process is ex- tremely competitive and we have many highly qualified applicants such as yourself," stated Congress- man Cliff Steams. "Your academic abilities, your dedication to serve, and your leadership abilities make me believe you will have a successful career at West Point and in the future as an officer." Both Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Bill Nelson praised his lead- ership and scholastic abilities in their nomination letters. Appointments to the Service Academies are extremely competi- tive, with, over 13,000 applicants to each of the Academies every year. After receiving a nomination to an Academy, applicants will then be required to pass further examination Jonathan Smith and screening before being offered an appointment. Weft Point offers less than 1300 appointments each year. Jonathan is the son of Shannon and Christine Smith of Trenton. His older brother, Caleb, who graduated from Trenton High School, is currently a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dawn Kopman Whidden holds her first book, "A Child is Torn Inno- cence Lost" which is on sale now. Feather applies for judge position in Dixie County Trenton attorney Mark Feather was one of seven individuals to apply for the Dixie County Judge position that will be vacated by Judge Frederick L. Koberlein, Sr., on February 21. The Dixie County Times reported that Michael L. Bryan, Jennifer J. Ellison, Melody Fenton, Cynthia S. Munkittrick, M. Michael O'Steen, Clifford Taylor and Feather all sub- mitted applications for the position prior to the January 11 deadline. On Thursday, Jan. 24 the Third Circuit Judicial Nominating Com- mission will hold a meeting in Live Oak to review and deliberate on the applicants. Interviews with each can- didate will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City. : The Judicial Nominating Com- mission will make a recommendation to Florida Governor Rick Scott, who will appoint Koberlein's replacement. Members of the Judicial Nominating Commission are also appointed by the governor. According to Florida Statue 34.02, qualifications- of county court judge is as follows: (1) No person is eligi- ble for election or appointment to the office of county court judge unless the person is and has been.for the pre- ceeding five years, a member in good standing of the bar of Florida prior tp qualifying for election to such office or submitting his or her name to the appropriate judicial nominating com- mission for appointment. However, a person is eligible for election or appointment to the office of county court judge in a county hav- ing a population of 40,000 or less if he or she is a member in good stand- ing of the Bar of Florida., . Ultimately, the governor will de- cide who .Dixie County's next judge will be. Leslie Sapp Construction, Inc. 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The book garnered five stars on "I always wanted to write a book, amazon, with one reviewer calling but I didn't think I had the technical Whidden's first book, "A page turn- ability," Whidden said. ing, can't put down murder mystery, It wasn't until the Little Neck, New that is better than a five star movie." York native attended a grade school Whidden's second mystery "Face- reunion and discovered that two of less" is expected to come out near the her elementary school classmates had end of the summer and she is current- written books, that she decided she ly working on her third book. might give writing a try herself. "My mother is 91 and lives in a Whidden explained that she had a nursing home and she.tells everyone dream one night, in which she saw she sees that her daughter wrote a the opening sequence of the story book," !Whidden, said with a smile. she would soon write. Her first book "This is just something I have always "A Child is Torn Innocence Lost" is dreamed about." an adult mystery about a 10-year- A book signing will be held on Jan- old boy named, Brad, who's parents uary 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and are found murdered in -an upstairs 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Sweet Magnolia, bedroom in their home. Brad, who in Bell. Whidden will be on-hand to was found covered in blood, subse- sign her books, which will be avail- quently confesses to the horrific mur- able for purchase at a cost of $13. ders. Whidden said she spent three each. Anyone who has purchased .a sleepless motlnti orKinig dt~her'ffisf book prior to the book signing is wel- book. come to stop by Sweet Magnolia to "The people of Bell have been so have their book signed as well. supportive, they've just been won- All proceeds from the book sign- derful," Whidden said. ing will go to Grace Ministry, in what Whidden credits her neighbor, Jean Whidden calls, "A chance for her to Whitley, with sparking her interest to -give back to the community." Gilchrist County Republican Executive Committee will meet on January 28 Submitted Mark your calendar and plan on coming out to our first Gilchrist REC Meeting of 2013. It will be held on Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Bell Community Center. We are looking at having an active year and every-' one's participation in encouraged. The meeting is open to the public and any and all Republicans are invited. Hope to see everyone there! I Our guest speaker this month is Kailyn Allen. Kailyn is the State- wide President of the Florida Teenage Republicans. The Florida Teenage Republicans are a group of politi- cally involved young adults that have" chapters .throughout the state. They help educate the next generation of voters on conservatism and the Re- publican Party and they also volun- teer all over helping to elect Repub- lican candidates in various races. She is currently a student at the Univer- sity of Florida and will be here to talk to everyone about what the Teenage Republicans do and what they are planning for the future. SPECIALIZING IN. Carpet & Upholstery 24-Hour Flood Restoration Commercial Pressure Washing Tile & Grout Cleaning "Please call us today to schedule your service, or to get a price quote." 11 0g W. Wesley Roberts, CPA, P.A. 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DIXIE COUNTY LEARNING ACADEMY WHERE EVERY CHILD HAS A FRONT ROW SEAT CALL: 352-542-3306 www.dclacademy.com Limited openings. You are invited to a GOSPEL MEETING TO STUDY THE WORD OF GOD! Located at BETHEL CHURCH OF CHRIST County Road 313; Bell, Florida 32619 Speaker: Brother Tommy Nelson, from Monticello, Kentucky January 27 February 1 Sunday Classes at 10 a.m. Lesson 11 a.m. Evening 7:30 p.m. Monday Friday @ 7:30 p.m. A a Corner of Hwy. 129 & S.R. 47, Trenton 'Y(Ao6si' froi' i-Tentoni igh Scfioaibi GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL Page Three THURSDAYJANUARY 24203 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 Super Bowl Bash at Homecoming at Nazarene Church New Beginning The Trenton Community. Naza- Baptist Church rene Church will be holding a Super Bowl Bash on Sunday. Feb. 3rd. The New Beginning Baptist Church special time of fellowship will begin would like to invite you to our immediately following the mom- Homecoming Service on January ing worship 'service, -which begins. 27th. 2013. "The Cavaliers" will be at 10:30 a.m., with a carry-in lunch 'there to lead us in the worship hour. Indoor and outdoor games and fes- Brother Archie Knowles, of Scrub tivities for all ages will begin at 2:00 Creek Baptist, w ill bring the mes-' p o4. oIf ,o.B ditnne ,s", gred dish feUwshipwll M Mii^ ,s .swatc -. e servcet1affiejo'tirus thh'dux:,'f ithesrhurch biupiding as*~ejclebrat three yeaiwf-seryjpg (inside for inclement weather). The the.Lord! community is invited to share in this New Beginning is located beside time offood. fu, and fellowship. The the Otter Springs.RV Resort, at 8130 church is located two miles west of SW 70 Street, Trenton. Please contact Trenton on State Road 26. Please'call Pastor Chris Ruggles for questions or 352-463-1057 for more information, information at (352) 222-0896. New Beginning Baptist Church P.O. Box 429/8130 SW 70th Street TrentBro.n, FChristoph3293 lOne Block Posi Oner Springs Resoril Bro. Christopher Ruggles PastOr ; Cell: 352-222-0896 cruggles80@netzero.com Sunday School 10 am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening Worship 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm BAPTIST CHURCH LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE Pine Grove Baptist Church 16655 N: W. CR-339 Trenton, Florida 32693 352-463-2151 www.pgbcfl.net Dr. Greg Douglas, Senior Pastor Pastor Rickey Whitley, Assoc. Pastor/Youth Pastor Emanuel Harris, Education/Children Pastor Jared Douglas, Collegiate/Missions Pastor Josh Ryals, Music Blended Worship ............................................... 8:00 a.m. Sunday School .. .................................................. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship ....................... ..................... 10:30 a.m. Evening W orship .. ..................................................... 6:00 p.m ., Wednesday Night Services: A W A N A .............;..,.........:....................................... 6:30 p.m . Prayer Meeting, Youth, College & Career .................:.. 7:00 p.m. ~ Nursery provided for all services - COME JOIN US AT PRISCILLA BAPTIST t CHURCH t "Holding Forth the Word of Life." 5509 S.W. County Road 232, Bell, Florida (2.5 miles West of SR 129 Between Trenton & Bell) Sunday School...................... 10:00AM Morning Worship.....................11:00 AM Evening Worship.........................6:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Youth.........7:00 PM Phone (352) 463-1562 Pastor: Ron Black By Angie Land No doubt you have often heard the old saying: "What he/she doesn't know won't hurt them." This vote in favor of ignorance was .probably first spoken by someone who was either hoping to avoid con- flict or had been devastated by news they wish could be erased from mem- ory. Either way, I have to disagree. It seems the older I get, the more convinced I am that those things we don't know definitely do hurt. In fact, they often find a way to nearly beat us to death. John's record of Jesus' conver- sation with the Samaritan woman provides a great example of what I mean: "So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar... and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink? The Samaritan woman said to him, "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?" Jesus answered her, "If you. knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water. John 4:5-10 Don't miss Jesus' first three words in response: If you knew. What was it she didn't know? We. discovered last week that she was all too aware of the prejudice between the Jews and Samaritans.. It is also likely that she was aware of the way oth- ers looked down on her since she chose the hottest part of the day to collect water for her daily household needs. Indeed, it seems she was only too aware of her own shortcomings, past mistakes, and failures. What she didn't know was how to relieve these heavy burdens she continued to carry, nor did she know that the One who could take those burdens stood right in front of her. ' There are people all around us who "don't know" this same truth. Often, those who know the One who will take our burdens away decide to carry them on their own anyway. Recently, .I saw one of those people in the mir- ror. For a lengthy season, a difficult family situation had me gripped, and a struggle of this. kind can make it pretty easy to forget the gift of God! Through a series of events, no doubt orchestrated by God, I recently had one of those "well encounters" and clearly heard Him remind me: "If you knew..." Indeed, I had forgotten His offer of living water and traded it instead for a stagnate repetition of half-truths. What we don't know, and what we have forgotten, definitely can hurt, and rob us of the peace and joy' God intends. It is so important that we know, because every heart matters! , Blessings,, A-;.. ,Angie. Nature Coast Master Gardeners learn and share UF research-based information with area homeowners. A firsthand account from a Florida Master Gardner By Carol Davis . Being involved in the Master Gar- dener's program has been a valuable experience for me. It has provided me with a wealth of information in areas of gardening techniques, use of fertilizer and insecticide, and in the inner workings of soil, plants and their interaction to the environment. I especially appreciate the knowledge I have gained on topics such as native Florida plants and selecting plants for our climate through knowledge of chilling units. I. recommend this, class to any gardening enthusiast and for anyone who believes that they can help our environment and make a difference in this world. I have excellent information on, pruning my plants at the right time of year and how to do it properly for optimal plant growth, I have used this info extensively, Sponsored by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Ag- 'ricultural Sciences (IFAS) 'and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Florida Nature Coast Master Garden- er Program announces its'2013 .class, series. " Classes involve discussion, knowl- edge sharing, field, trips, and much camaraderie: Experienced instruc- tors including UF Extension faculty and specialists create an energetic and comfortable learning environ- ment for both beginning and expe- rienced .gardeners. Topics include .basic, principles in plant science, plant pest control (disease, weeds and insects), soil fertility, and water use among others. Examples of ap- plied skills and "knowledge covered are plant propagation, plant problem diagnosis, Florida Friendly landscape design, vegetable and fruit gardening (organic and traditional). If you and your novice and experi- enced gardening friends are not quite ready to throw in the trowel and have desire to volunteer, sharing research *based information in",planr-.-clinics. assisting homeowners as -a Florida Yard Advisor, working with clientele at fairs, and expositions, responding to homeowner inquiries at the exten-, ion office, working with 4-H and other youth programs, assisting with NCMG website, maintaining Discov- ery Garden, Bronson or e-newsletter photographer, the Florida Master Gardener may be the volunteer pro- gram for you. The Florida Master Gardener 2013 Class will be held at the Levy County Extension Office, 625 North Hathaway Avenue, Bron- son. Meeting weekly, Tuesdays, from March 5 throughApril 30,2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are available online, http://levy.ifas. ufl.edu/mastergardener_program. shtml, scroll to the bottom and click 2013 History and .Application, via email at saveinygarden@gmail.com, or mail a self-addressed, stamped en- velope, including $.66 postage with your name, mailing address with zip. code, and telephone number to: NCMGAdvisory Board,.PO Box 219, Bronson, Fl 32621. Pick up an appli- cation at the Levy County Extension Office, 625 North Hathaway, Avenue, . Bronson, Fl 32621, or Gilchrist and Dixie County Extension offices. Fees: A $100 non-refundable fee for course materials will be due the first day of class. Class material is ap- plicable to soil and climate conditions found in Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist counties. The application is due on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Florida Master Gardener is a title earned exclusively by individuals who complete this training and pro' vide seventy (70) hours volunteer ser- vice to the Nature Coast Master Gar- dener (NCMG) Tri-County program. The 2013 class is co-sponsored by Williston Farm Supplies and Services. All, extension programs and services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national ori-' gin or handicap F.A.I.T.H.H. Van will vist Bell on Valentine's Day The F.A.I.TH.H.H: Mobile Food Pantry 'will ,le in Bell at the Club- house behind City Hall on February 14th, 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,, . .. .. . Fish Fry at Turning Point Ministry on January 31 Turning Point Ministry will hold a Fish Fry on Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will include fried fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, baked beans, assorted. desserts, and beverages. Tak put will be available. The Ministry is located at 16750, NW 60 Ave (CR 341), Trenton, south of Lancaster Correctional Institution. Profits will be used to further the pro- gramming of the Ministry. For further information, please call the Ministry office at 352-463-1882, or Bob Roley at 352-490-9924. Ruth Davis, Publicity Call 463-7135 to submit Church News for publication. DURON WILLIAMSON'S TREE SERVICE Licensed and Insured Callfor FREE Estimates cell 352-318-3610 home 386-935-2180 All Phases of Tree Work From trimming to complete removal and haul-off Light land clearing clearing of right-of-ways, and debris haul-offs. - Bobcat service available. Trenton United Methodist Church 203 NE 2nd Street Trenton, FL 32693 S352-463-2877. 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 Tht.'< 444/e4, 4w54 4 a44t 4i4 fA cel BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH "Committed to living and sharing the message of God's love. Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Prayer & Discipleship Wed. 7 p.m. Youth Praise & Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. Awana Program Wed. 5:45 p.m. Pastor: Stephen Ahrens Music Minister: Rick Reed Youth Director: Aaron Bachler bethelit@bellsouth.net www.backtobethel.org 352-463-2028 7070 S.W. CR-334A Trenton, FL 32693 Yoho speaks out on Obama's gun control measure Congressman Ted Yoho Submitted Congressman Ted S. Yoho issued the following .statement following President Obama's press conference last week on gun control: ' "Following the President's re- marks. I am convinced more than ever that we must protect our 2nfl Amendment rights. While I agree with President Obama's message that we must curb gun violence and protect our citizens, disregard-, ing our Constitutional rights is the wrong way to go. Prior to signing 23 executive orders and pushing for unconstitutional legislation in Co4- gress, I would encourage the Presi- dent to enforce the laws already on the books." "As a proud gun owner, I believe that our right to bear arms is a birth- right and I till oppose any effort to infringe on our guaranteed Constiu-. tional rights." '' Congressman Yoho represents North Central Florida's 3rd Congres- sional District o "Tri-County's Premier Plumbing Contractors" S ."NEED A FENCE OF ANY KIND CALL DANNY ANYTIME." Barb Wire Woven Wire Chain Link Board Daniny Hodge (352) 463-1832 -- Mobile (352) 493-5345 4110 S.W. 25th Street Bell, Florida S 3E. 0- S. 0. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH *s*o 6259 $.E. 75TH AVENUE NEWBERRY. FL 32669 SUNDAY SCHOOL ....................... 9.5 AM MORNING WORSHIP ............ .............. 11 AM EVENING WORSHIP ................................... 6 PM ADULT BIBLE STUDY, CHILDREN, & YOUTH ... 6:30 PM PASTOR: TRAVIS MOODY MINISTER OF YOUTH: ROBBIE BEACH MUSIC DIRECTOR: CHARLES BROCK u CHURCH PHONE: 352-472-3845 "WIN THE LOST AND TEACH THE SAVED TO SERVE" Page Four Church News ! ...i REEmRIi Complete Plumbing Services * Drain Cleaning Water Heater Repairs & Installation * New Construction Remodeling * Service Work Complete Line of Plumbing Fixtures * Sewer Repair Available 35,U State Certified #CFC057595 Fully Licensed & Insured E9l30 4 210-0062 THTIRSTAV TANTTTARY24 2013 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL One more Friday night at the Rock Bluff Submitted After January 25, Rockbluff Band will be looking for a new place to play music. For the past four years, a select group of musicians led by Hardee Myer has been performing every Fri- day night at "The Pickin' Porch," in- side Rock Bluff General Store. With the original band kicking off the event, and guest musicians in- vited to perform throughout the eve- >ning, Rock Bluff has become a popu- lar place to be on Friday nights. People of all ages come from sur- rounding communities to enjoy good )music, good food and good com- pany. The event, for which there is ,no charge, has become a community 'service, giving people a wholesome :smoke-free place, to gather that is near horre. With the encouragement of patrons as well as band members, Rockbluff Band is in search of a new "Pickin' Porch," big enough to en- tertain at least 100 people or more. Since this is a free community ser- vice, it would be difficult to have to rent a building and hire help to clean up, without having to charge admis- sion. Prices for building rentals have been as high as $300 a night. The ide- al setting would be in a restaurant or -secure place where music equipment could be set up and left for the week. Some suggestions have been to invite varniro mrnnc to host the event and store Dottie Sapp, Dave Clemmons, Linda White, Hardee Myer and Fred Figaroa performed at the Rock Bluff Store in this July 2011 picture taken on a Friday night at the Rock Bluff Store. raise funds for their organizations. Ideas and suggestions are welcome. Until the end of January, feel free to visit the store or call Linda Myer White at 386-935-2002, or at 386- 209-3822. [eGOIO IOOD.. GOI. i ,--- o] - AIR CONDITIONING LIC.NO. Rb SALES INSTALLATION RF0037944 SERVICES RA0016184 ELECTRICAL PLUMBING re e r anters Well Pumps Ice Machines Commercial Refrigeration 'We Service All Makes and Models" jI S;MIHSL & EI .463 Food Pantry of Gilchrist Co., Inc. thanks the following sponsors and/or volunteers for their help throughout 2012 and with the 2012 Christmas Distribution AARP "Ameris Bank Capital City Bank Chiefland Citizen City of Trenton Drummond Bank Lorna Dunfee & Bobby McKendree Fanning Springs Fire Department Florida Christian Fellowship. 4-H Volunteers FFA Gilchrist County Journal Girl Scout Troop #1012 Palms Medical Group H. G. Parrott Pine Grove Baptist Church Pine Grove Baptist Church Volunteers Salvation Army & Trenton Fire Dept. Walmart Chiefland Waste Pro and MANY Individual Volunteers Peopl 3eeing eopl Cedar Key man killed in hunting accident Submitted A Cedar Key man was killed in a hunting accident near Rosewood on Sat- urday evening, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission (FWC) investigators. Johnny Freddrick Alford, 63, was hunting hogs with his teenage grandson on private property, off State Road 24, in Rosewood. The two hunters separated during the hunt, investigators said. Alford's grandson reportedly saw several hogs crossing a narrow road just west of his location. He shot one time at the hogs, using a 16-gauge shotgun, loaded with number 1 buckshot. Alford was approximately 220 feet from the shooter and was hit by the buckshot, investigators stated. He was transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville. FWC is continuing to investigate the incident. Graveside funeral services were held for Johnny Alford on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Shiloh Cemetary. Bro Billy Philman and Bro. Daniel Carswell officiated. Sons of Confederate Veterans collect toys Pictured from left to right are Commander Clement Lindsey, Lindsey Hutson, Shellie Downs, John Aulick Jr., and Ms. Arlene Cameron. Not pictured is Annette Lindsey. By Clement Lindsey, Commander Again this year the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, the Order of the Confederate Rose and the Chil- dren of the Confederacy, collected toys for the needy. We presented the toys to Ms. Ar- lene Cameron of the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Department. Our organiza- tions work all year collecting toys and donating them to the Sheriff of- fice to be given out. We enjoy working with the com- munity on different projects and hon- oring our ancestors at the same time. The Sons of the Confederate Veter- ans meet every third Tuesday of each mouth at the Bell Community Center starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is in- vited to come and join us. AARP Tax Aide Free tax preparation and e-file with AARR Tax Aide begins in Trenton on Monday, Feb. 4th, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Gilchrist County Library. If you have an itemized return, please make your appointment after March 1st, due to delays in approval of tax law changes. Call 352-463-3176 for an appointment thru April 15. HAPPY NEW YEAR! , Allison Hiers, D.V.M. Carey Bailey, D.V.M. Thomas Hester, D.V.M. 6*0 (352) 463-7100 *O 603 N. Main Street, Trenton, FL Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon www.trentonanimalhospital.com Senior c z a m p p d S -C Name: Phone: School News Jr. Class will hold Chiefland FFA Chili Baked Potato fundraiser Cook-off is February 1 The Junior Class of Trenton High Anyone who can make chili is School will be having a Baked Potato invited to bring a pot to Chiefland Lunch Sale on February 1, 2013. FFA's 4th Annual Homemade Chili Lunch will include Baked Potato, Cook-off. The contest will be held sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, broc- on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 coli, butter and brownie. p.m. at the Chiefland High School Lunches will cost $6, and can be Ag. Building. Cost per entry is $15, delivered to Trenton businesses be- which includes a meal of chili fol- tween 11:30 and 12:30. lowing the competition. Entries must Junior class members will be visit- be a minimum of one gallon of chili, ing Trenton businesses this week to so everyone gets a taste. Hot dogs take orders, and chili will be served to the general If you are not contacted personally public, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A cake and are interested in purchasing a auction will also follow the contest. lunch, please contact the Junior Class All proceeds from the cook-off will Sponsor, Wilda Long via email at benefit the Chiefland Ag. Program. longw@mygcsd.org. Call 493-6035 for more info. www. gilchristschools. schoolfusion., us CALENDAR OF EVENTS Gilchrist County Superintendent's Office 1-800-884-9131 Transportation Office 1-800-833-5702 CHECK OUR TIRE PRICES ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITY BRAND NAMES *CONTINENTAL * GOODYEAR * DEAN *MuD DAWG * MASTERCRAFT * SUMMIT * ToYo * MICKEY THOMPSON I -Call Today! 463-0079 710 E.WadeStrtTroFoa(54 6i BELL BAND BOOSTERS, INC. EVENING OF THE ARTS February 8th @ 7:00 PM Presents "BACH-to-ROCK" Musical performances by the Bell Band and Jazz Band. Italian cuisine provided by Bell Band Boosters. Tickets at the door: Adult: $12.00 Child (11 & under): $7.00 ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE FORM Advance Ticket prices: Adults $10.00 x & Children (11 & under) $5.00 x Total Amount enclosed: $ Send order form and payment by February 4th, to: Bell Band Boosters, Inc. 930 Main St. Bell, Florida 32619 *Your tickets will be at the "Will Call" table the night of the performance. Page Five BELL ELEMENTARY 3:15-5:15 AR Afternoon 12:45pm Early Release BELL HIGH SCHOOL 3:30/5/6:30/8 pm JVG/JVB/VG/VB basketball vs/Oak Hall 5/6 pm MSG/MSB basketball vs/Chiefland 4:00/5:30pm MSG/MSB basketball vs/Oak Hall 5:30/7 pm JVB/VB basketball vs/Dixie County 1:00pm Early Release TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3-6 Family AR Night 100th Day of School 12:45 Early Release TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/TRENTON HIGH FFA District CDE's Senior Cap and Gown pictures SAT and subject area testing Girls' District Basketball Games start (through 31st) 6:00 Football banquet 5:30/7 pm JVB/VB Basketball vs. Oak Hall 1:00 Early Release Hunt's Pest Control, Inc. GET RID OF: Cockroaches Waterbugs German Roaches 0 Ants and other Household Pests WE DO TERMITE INSPECTIONS Phone 493-1051 493-4772 It'e send 'em packing!" ^S^S Akv ^4 014 4Ba s --------------------------------- ------------------------------- -- ---------------------------- "OsPITAL I @BES PBS/AR @Oak Hall @BHS @Oak Hall @BHS Pa~re Six GILCHRLST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 olP w Days at Dudley Farm Ic ehStsirh riffs scheduled for February Submitted Dudley Farm will hold Plow Days February 1st and 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View farming as it was a century ago as draft horses plow the Dudley Farm crop fields. A fun and educational experience for the entire family with '"old time" music, demonstrations and more. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle up to 8 occupants. Dudley Farm is located at 18730 W. Newberry Rd. Newberry. For more information please call 352- 472-1142 or visit www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org. ^genj 24-7 LOCAL (352) 493-0406 IN-HOUSE-FINANCING AVAIL. D7m] or 2 (o GET OUT OF JAIL... DAVID STONE BAIL BONDS INC 9151 NE 80th Avenue Bronson, Florida 32621 24 HOUR SERVICE DIXIE LEVY GILCHRIST & SURROUNDING AREA 352-486-1971 S --- T (OUTY - i'___: HiOMbP DSI4IE *New Designs *Additions/Remodels *Pole Barn Plans Energy Forms *Windloads 352-463-8857 Office . -- 3,52-274-3006 Mobile ---- --- Volunteers News By Rosemary McDaniel, PIO During the month of December 2012, Citizen's Patrol cars were driven 982 miles and Volunteers con- tributed 112 hours of their time while patrolling city and county roads, working at school zones, providing escorts and traffic controls at' funer- als, assisting with traffic for the Bell Christmas parade, and providing traffic control for the Trenton foot- ball team and a fire. Also, a toy run was made for the Trenton Elementary School. CARE (Check and Respond Ever- day) callers made 51 calls and 28 visits to residents enrolled in the pro- gram. The next meeting will be held on February 5th, at 6 p.m., in the Sher- iff's Office conference room. All members are urged to attend and the public is always invited. Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office Arrest Report January 14, 2013 Victor E. Alonso, 20, was arrested for Revoked Bond by Judge/Domes- tic Battery January 15, 2013 Elizabeth J. Roy, 27, was arrested for Burglary while Armed, Grand Theft Ashley M. Pollock, 25, was arrest- ed for Violation of Probation/Posses- sion of More than 20 Grams of Mari- juana, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Sell January 16, 2013 Antonio A. Reyes, 41, was arrest- ed for Failure to Appear/Harassing Phone Calls January 18, 2013 Steve R. Tabor, 50, was arrested for Violation of Probation/Driving while under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs January 19, 2013 Amanda F. Tyson, 31, was arrested for Possession of Cocaine, Posses- sion of Methamphetamine, Posses- sion of Drug Paraphernalia, Dashema T. Huggins, 27, was ar- rested for Violation of Probation/Ag- gravated Assault with Intent to Com- mit Felony -eedSg Call Wo f tUi gns (M*E) 463-713S ^ Log Cabin Quilters Submitted The Log Cabin Quilters met Thurs- day, Jan. 17, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. We had 13 members pres- ent with many others stopping by for a visit. Goldie McHenry's last quilt was . hung in the sewing room. We're hop- ing we can get items made by former members of the club. We were very happy to see more of our snowbird friends drop in. Linda, from Alaska brought in red salmon for our lunch which was delicious. They catch and can their own salm- on. Alice Mae brought in fresh col- lard greens from her garden. We also had green salad, potato salad, coleslaw, fried chicken, lemon cake, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies and much more, yum! The February yard-craft sale is looking like it will be lots of fun. We'll have a band playing 70s and 80s music. S. J. Hall is planning to stop in so we can add some bluegrass to the en- tertainment. The Tri-County Cruisers will be there also with their old cars and trucks. We hope lots of people will come with their tables and yard or craft items for us to look at. Don't forget the mullet or chicken and dumpling lunch we'll be serving as a fundraiser for the Museum. The yard sale should start about Alice Mae has been busy. She made a crazy tie throw from old neck- 8:30 a.m., and lunch about 11:30 a.m. See you there! ties. Crafters and demonstrators needed Submitted Planning for Trenton's Suwan- nee Valley Quilt Festival is under- way. Organizers are seeking crafters and demonstrators for the 6th An- Quilters ofAlachua County Day Guild will meet Feb. 7 The February meeting of Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild (Q.A.C.D.G.) will be held Thursday, Feb. 7th, in conjunction with Quilters' Day Camp, which is being held at the Senior Recreation Center, 5701 N.W. 34th Street, Gainesville. A very brief business meeting will be held during lunch break, noon to 1 p.m., to ensure that Day Camp class sessions are not disrupted. ; Mleentngs willreturn to tneir nor- mal schedule in March. Q.A.C.D.G. meets monthly the first Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Senior Recreation Center, 5701 N.W. 34th Street, Gainesville. Re- freshments start at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m., guests are welcome. For more information on the guild, call Beverley Hilton, (352) 373-7791, or go to www.qacdg.org ' Founded as a not-for-profit orga- nization in August of 2003, Quilters of Alachua Counfy Day Guild has' grown from that. initial handful to well over 100 members. QACDG provides a broad spectrum of edu- cational programs at meetings, and workshops throughout the year. nual Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 16. The Festival, which attracts over 5,000 visitors, will be held in down- 'town Trenton, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.gilchristcounty.com for more information, including an ap- plication, or contact Pat Watson at 352-463-3467, or via email at pat@ gilchristcounty.com. Hunter safety Internet course Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet- completion course in Levy County. The class is Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Students who have taken the online course and wish to com- plete this classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them. The location for this class will be given to'those who register in ad- vance by calling the regional FWC office at 386-758-0525 or going to MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. *THANK YOU AGAIN!!! Generous Gilchrist County residents and businesses once again stepped forward to enable the Gilchrist Sheriff's Volunteers (GSV) to provide almost 300 needy Gilchrist families with Thanksgiving turkeys and related food items. In 1997, our Thanksgiving food distribution was made to 31 county families and has been able to grow to the present number due to the generosity of so many. We want to mention SCAFF'S MARKET in particular which enabled us to purchase the turkeys at their cost. A big THANK YOU also goes out to the BELL and TRENTON SCHOOLS that collected hundreds of non-perishable items for our distribution. Thanks go to each of you for caring about your fellow Gilchrist County residents in need. Anonymous A-1 Pest Control Ameris Bank Mei Yin Barselou Marti.Bell Susan Bryant Burger Spot Theodore M. Burt, P.A. C-10 Planning Group Pat Chesborough Robert & Wanda Clemons Ben Colson Diane Clifton Custom Pine Straw, Inc. D.J. & Geraldine Daube Drummond Community Bank R. Edwards Construction Ann Furgeson GCCI-Gray Construction Co. Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC Gray Construction Services Diana Harrison Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services Kid's World Pre-School Gerald and Vilma Kiernan Grace Works Sheree Lancaster Sharon Langford McCrimon's Office Systems Rodger & Jane Nogaki Nature Coast Tree Farm North Florida Holsteins Angelo & Ruth Parente Point of View Antiques Progress Energy Rick Robinson Connie Sanchez Christine Schreiber Charles & Cindy Shanks Daniel & Cindy Slaughter Southeast Investment Management, Inc. Southern Tire & Brake Suwannee Shores Marina Anne Talley Don Thomas Trenton Mini Storage. Troke Realty Walmart #1297 Womans Club Mr. & Mrs. C.M.Williams Southern Tire & Brake 626 North Main St. Trenton 463-6050 .. Brakes Oil Change Alignment New & Used Tires Does your car need work, but you don't have the time? Teachers, call John and we can arrange to pick your vehicle up and return it before the last bell. Call John to schedule service for your car Gilchrist County is accepting applications for the SHIP Housing Program for the state fiscal year July 1, 2012 thru June 30,2013 If you are a resident or are planning to become a resident of Gilchrist County and your total gross household income from all sources is within the limits identified below, you may qualify for SHIP assistance. (Updated 12-14-12) Number of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 people in the household VERY LOW $0 to $0 to $0 to $0 to $0 to $0 to $0 to $0 to Income $20,450 $23,350 $26,250 $29,150 $31,500 $33,850 $36,150 $38,500 LOW $20,451 $23,351 $26,251 $29,251 $31,501 $33,851 $36,151 $38,501 Income to to to to to to to to $32,700 $37,350 $42,000 $46,650 $50,400 $54,150 $57,850 $61,600 MODERATE $32,701 $37,351 $42,001 $46,461 $50,401 $54,151 $57,851 $61,601 Income to to to to to to to to $49,080 $56,040 $63,000 $69,960 $75,600 $81,240 $86,760 $92,400 Gilchrist County has received $25,000 for the state fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. SHIP assistance provides money for .down payment, closing costs and repairs related to the purchase and rehab of an existing home, rehab for an existing home, building a new home, emergency repairs, and disaster help. Mobile homes and second homes are not eligible. Homes must be owner occupied. The maximum purchase price for a home is $100,000. For information contact the Gilchrist County SHIP Program office located at 214 East Wade Street Trenton east of the Court House or call 352-463-4021 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 8:00 5:00 p.m. Pub: January 24,2013b I GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 Page Six i THURSDAY. JANUARY 24, 2013 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL Page Seven Legal Noties NOTICE OF MEETING CITY OF FANNING SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the ,City Council of the City of Fanning Springs will meet in a Workshop on Janu- .iry 23, and 30, at 5:00 p.m., at the Fan- ning Springs, City Hall, 17651 NW 90th Ct., Fanning Springs, FL. Agenda: 1. Sewer Discussion PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105'that if a per- -son decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any Matter considered at such meeting he/she {nay need to ensure that a verbatim record 'of the proceedings is made. Which record ,includes the testimony and evidence upon ,which the appeal is to be based. DATED this 14th day of January, :2013, by Sheila Watson, City Clerk, City 'of Fanning Springs, Florida. ,Published January 17, 24, 2013b. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ray E. Thomas, Jr. FLB # 0978205 P.O. Box 39 Bell, FL 32619 (352) 463 0077 Fax: (352) 463 0090 Personal Representative: Patsy Jean Mathis 2750 SW 47th Court Bell, Florida 32619 Published January 17, 24, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 21-2012-CP-47 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: CHARLOTTE GAIL BURLEY, ALSO KNOWN AS CHARLOTTE P. BURLEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHARLOTTE GAIL BURLEY. ALSO KNOWN AS CHARLOTTE P. BUR- LEY, deceased, whose d June 30. 2012. is pendit IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Court for Gilchrist Court GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, bate Division, the address PROBATE DIVISION Office Box 37. Trenton FILE NO. 21-2012-CP-53 The names and addresses IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: representative and the pe ;WILKERSON B. MATHIS JR., tative's attorney are set f Deceased,/ All creditors of the de : NOTICE TO CREDITORS persons having claims or S.The administration of the estate of decedent's estate on who "WilkersonB. Mathis, Jr., deceased, whose notice is required to be -date of death was February 23, 2010, is their claims with the cou: pending in the Circuit Court for Gilchrist LATER OF THREE M( County, Florida, Probate Division, the ad- THE DATE OF THE FI dress of which is 112 South Main Street, TION OF THIS NOTIC Trenton, Florida 32693. The names and DAYS AFTER THE ED addresses of the personal representative VICE OF A COPY OF and the personal representative's attorney ON THEM. are set forth below. All other creditors of t All creditors of the decedent and other person having claims or persons having claims or demands against other decedent's estate decedent's estate on whom a copy of this claims with this court W notice is required to be served must file. MONTHS AFTER THE their claims with this court WITHIN FIRST PUBLICATION THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER TICE. THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- ALL CLAIMS AND D TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS SO FILED WITHIN TH AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A ODS SET FORTH IN SE COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. OF FLORIDA PROBAT All other creditors of the decedent BE FOREVER BARREI and other persons having claims or de- NOTWITHSTANDIN mands against decedent's estate must file PERIOD SET FORTH their claims with this court WITHIN 3 CLAIM FILED TWO MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE MORE AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- DEATH IS BARRED. TICE. The date of first public. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN tice is January 17, 2013. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Attorney for Personal SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA David PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER Florida B BARRED. 204 South NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Pot PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY Trenton CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR dlandxx MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S bATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Personal.Representative: The date of first publication of this no r ,John L. Burley, Jr. tice is January 17. 201i' '. 944 14 Lane ate of death was ing in the Circuit ity, Florida, Pro- s of which is Post n. Florida 32693. s of the personal personal represen- orth below. cedent and other demands against om a copy of this served must file rt WITHIN THE MONTHS AFTER RST PUBLICA- CE OR THIRTY DATE OF SER- THIS NOTICE the decedent and demands against must file their THIN THREE DATE OF THE OF THIS NO- )EMANDS NOT HE TIME PERI- CTION 733.702 E CODE WILL D. G THE TIME ABOVE, ANY (2) YEARS OR DECEDENTS action of this No- Representative: Miller Lang, Jr. Bar No. 0023541 Least First Street st Office Box 5'1 , Florida 32693 j@bellsouth.net (352) 463-7800 FREE HD LOCAL CHANNELS No Monthly Fees - Watch from 8 to 15 channels never pay a bill again. $99 you install $199 we install 386-344-2957 FREE TV Quick Shine Carwash & Full Auto Detailifig .2-949- 5085 .- ./. ., ea all and make an appointment or just stop by. PRICES - Quick Shine: $10 plus tax Wash, bug removal, dry, windows, tire shine. The Recession: $25 plus tax Wash, bug removal,. dry, windows, tire shine, vacuum, doorjambs, trunk, wax, interior wiped down. *All prices may vary on size and condition of vehicle Ask about our Pick-up and Mobile services. Located at 114 NE 10th Street, Bldg A Trenton, FL 32693 (Behind Ice Machine) Live Oak, Florida 32060 Published January 17, 24, 2013. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No: 21-12-CA-93 The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005- 8, Plaintiff, v. Karissa G. Roberts; Christopher A. Roberts; Capital City Bank; Unknown Tenant #1, Unknown Tenant #2, Defendants. /I NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 14, 2013, entered in Case No. 21-12-CA-93 of Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in andfor Gilchrist County; Florida, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-8, is the Plaintiff and Karissa G., Roberts; Christopher A. Roberts; Capital City Bank; Unknown Tenant #1, Unknown Tenant #2 are the Defendants, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the south door of the Courthouse at 112 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the 15th day of April, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 14 EAST AND RUN ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 NORTH 0021 '42" WEST, 63.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 8938'18" WEST, 40.00 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 232 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89038'18" WEST, 622.29 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 00021'42" WEST, 210.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 89038'18" EAST 622.29 FEET TO THIE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 232; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 0021'42" EAST, 210.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING IN GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA. Dated this 18 day January, 2013. Todd Newton As Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: L. Ayers As Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs 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, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately tpon rec g ts notification if the time l7eore the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711. Published January 24, 31, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 21-2012-CA-0030 CAMPUS USA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. STEVEN E. TEMPLETON, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STEVEN' E. TEMPLETON, SHEILA MARIE TEMPLETON F/K/A SHEILA M. CONNER, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHEILA MARIE TEMPLETON F/K/A SHEILA M. CONNER, UNKNOWN 'TENANT(S)'IN POSSESSION and SECOND UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION, Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 28 day of February, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at the Gilchrist County Courthouse, Florida, the undersigned, Clerk will offer for sale the following real and personal property more particularly described as: LOT 20: THAT AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 14 EAST, GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 14 EAST, AS A POINT OF REFERENCE, SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER BEING IN THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD NO. S-307; THENCE RUN NORTH 00020'52" W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 AND THE CENTERLINE OF SAID STATE ROAD S-307 A DISTANCE OF 453.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF }STATE ROD NO S-307, SAID CURVE BEING CONCAVED WESTERLY; THENCE DEPARTING FROM SAID CENTERLINE OF SATE ROAD NO. SOUTHERN TIRE & BRAKE 463-6050 Excessive positive camber can cause accelerated wear on the outside edge of tires. With the purchase of & 4 new tires (passenger car or light truck) receive a FREE alignment check. S-307 CONTINUE TO RUi 00020'52" W ALONG THE E OF SECTION 36, A DIST 2352.96 FEET; THENCE DE FROM SAID EAST LINE OF 36 RUN S 8937'23" W A I OF 2670.57 FEET TO AN I FENCE; THENCE RUN N 00 ALONG AND WITH SAID FENCE A DISTANCE OF 67 TO THE POINT OF BE THENCE RUN FROM SA OF BEGINNING RUN S W A DISTANCE OF 661 THENCE RUN N 0025'( DISTANCE OF 339.96; THE N 89038'14" E A DISTANCE FEET TO SAID EXISTING THENCE RUN S 0037'34" WITH SAID EXISTING DISTANCE OS 339.97 FEE' AFOREMENTIONED PO BEGINNING. The aforesaid sale will pursuant to the Final Judgmen Civil No. 21-2012-CA-0030 ni in the Circuit Court of the Eigl Circuit in and for Gilchri Florida. Any person claiming an the surplus from the sale, if than the property owner as of the Lis Pendens must fi within sixty (60) days after tl DATED this 18 day of Januar Cle Gilchrist (COURT SEAL) By: L. Ayers As Deputy Clerk Published January 24, 31, 201 IN THE CIRCUIT COl THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL ( IN AND FOR GILCHRIST ( FLORIDA Case No: 21-2012 CAPITAL CITY BANK, Plaintiff, v. STEPHEN M. BIVENS A/K/A STEPHEN MALCOM BIVEN HARRIS, MARY HARRIS, M SAPP, LEVI COLE, UNKNO TENANTS) II, and SUZANN RHOADS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSU CHAPTER 45 NOTICE is given to a Final Ji Replevin and Foreclosure dat 15, 2013, in Case No. 21-2012 of the Circuit Court of the Eigl Circuit, in and for Gilchris Florida, in which CAPITI BANK is the Plaintiff and ' the Default Final Judgment of f dated June 19, 2012 and enter No. 2012-CA-0016 of the Cir of the Eighth Judicial Circu for Gilchrist County, Florida CAPITAL CITY BANK is th and STEPHEN M. BIVEN STEPHEN MALCOM BIVEN HARRIS, MARY HARRIS, SAPP, LEVI. COLE. UT TENANTS) II. and S PHOADS, gar la,. P edIa, _ll Clerk of ile Circuit Court sell to the highest and best bidNder (for (SEAL) cash in front of the south doors of the BY: L.Ayers Courthouse, 112 S. Main Street, Gilchrist Deputy Clerk N NORTH County, Florida 32693 at 11:00 a.m. AST LINE on February 25, 2013, the property set ANCE OF forth in Final Judgment of Replevin EPARTING and Foreclosure and more particularly ' SECTION described as follows: DISTANCE A parcel of land being a portion of EXISTING Lot 48 of Waccasassa Campsites, Unit )037'34" W H, as per plat thereof as recorded EXISTING in Plat Book 1, Page 45 of the Public 72.20 FEET Records of Gilchrist County, Florida GINNING; and being more particularly described ID POINT as follows: 8938'16" For a point of reference, commence .27 FEET; at a found 4 inch by 4 inch concrete 09" W A monument (no I.D.) marking the :NCE RUN Northeast corner of said Lot 48; thence OF 660.04 run South 88*19'45" West along G FENCE; North line of said Lot 48, a distance E ALONG of 245.55 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar FENCE A and cap (P.L.S. 4788) and the Point of T TO THE Beginning; thence run South 02*38'17" INT OF East, a distance of 244.99 feet to a set 5/8 inch. rebar and cap (P.L.S. 4788); be made thence run South 88*20'08" West, a t entered in distance of 245.38 feet to a set 5/8 inch ow pending rebar and cap (P.L.S. 4788) on the East ,hth Judicial Right of Way line of West Road (a 66.00 st County, foot Right-of-Way);' thence run North 02*40'45" West along the East Right- interest in of-Way line of West Road, a distance of any. other 244.97 feet to a found 4 inch by 4 inch of the date concrete monument (no I.D.- broken) le a claim marking the Northwest corner of Lot he sale. 48; thence run North 88*19'45" East y, 2013. along the North line of said Lot 48, a rk of Court distance of 245.55 feet and to the Point County, FL of Beginning. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH a 15.00 foot easement for ingress and egress more particularly described 3b. as follows: A 15.00 foot easement for ingress and egress situated in Lot 48 of Waccasassa URT OF Campsites-Unit H, as per plat thereof, CIRCUIT as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 45 of COUNTY, the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida, said easement lying 7.5 feet on 2-CA-0067 each side of the following described centerline: For a point of reference, commence at the Northeast corner of said Lot 48; A thence run South 88*19'45" West along 4S, DOUG North line of Lot 48, a distance of 245.55 IURRAY feet; thence run South 02038'17" East, WN a distance of 244.99 feet to a set 5/8 JE inch rebar and cap (P.L.S. 4788) and the Point of Beginning of the centerline of the easement; thence run South / 88020'08" West, a distance of 245.38 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar and cap ANT TO (P.L.S. 4788) on the East Right-of-Way line of West Road (a 66.00 foor Right- udgment of of-Way) and the point of terminus. ed January AND: -CA-0067, Lot 131, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit ith Judicial One, a subdivision as recorded in st County, Plat Book 1, Pages 37-39 of the Public AL CITY Records of Gilchrist County, Florida. pursuant to AND: foreclosure Lot 154, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit red in Case One, a subdivision as recorded in rcuit Court Plat Book 1, Pages 37-39 of the Public lit, in and Records of Gilchrist County, Florida. a, wherein Any person claiming an interest in the he Plaintiff surplus from the sale, if any, other than 4S A/K/A the property owner as of the date of the 9S, DOUG lis pendens must file a claim within sixty MURRAY (60) days after the sale. KNOWN DATED: 1/18/13 , IL ZANNE Todd Newton 07- TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION This form answers some common questions taxpayers have concerning Tangible Personal Property. In addition, it provides information that will help you file an accurate and timely tax return. Questions Most Frequently Asked About Tangible Personal Property Q. What is Tangible Personal Property? A. Tangible Personal Property, is everything other than real estate that has value by itself. It would include things such as furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery, household appliances, signs, equipment, leasehold improvements, supplies, leased equipment and any other equipment used in a business or to earn income. Q. Who must file? A. Anyone in possession of assets on January 1 who has either a proprietorship, partnership, corporation or is a self-employed agent or contractor, must file each year. Property owners who ,lease, lend or rent property must also file. Q. Why must I file a return? A. Florida Statutes 193.052 requires that all tangible personal' property be reported each year to the Property Appraiser's office. If you receive a return, it's because our office has determined that you may have property to report. If you feel the form is not applicable, return it with an explanation. Either way, the form MUST be returned. Failure to receive a Personal Property Tax Return (DR-405) does not relieve you of your obligation to file, Q. How can I obtain this form? A. At the beginning of the year a return is mailed to Tangible Personal Property owners. If you do not get one, contact the Property Appraiser's Office. Q. What if I have no assets to report? Do I still have to file a return? A. Yes, if you feel you do not have anything to report, fill out items 1 through 9 on the return, and attach an explanation of why nothing was reported. However, almost all businesses and rental units have some assets to report even if it is only supplies, rented equipment or household goods. Q. If I am no longer in business, should I still file the return? A. Yes, if you were not in business on January 1 of the taxing year, follow this procedure: 1) On your return, indicate the date you went out of business and the manner in which you disposed of your business assets. Remember if you still have the assets, you must file on them. ' 2) Sign and date the return. 3) Have your signature notarized. 4) Mail the return, back to this office. Q. What is an office or field review assessment? A. When a tax return is not filed by April I we are required to place an assessment on the property. This assessment represents an estimate based on .the value of business with similar equipment and assets. Being assessed does not alleviate your responsibility to file an accurate return. Q. What if I don't agree with the assessed value that appears on the notice of proposed property taxes that I receive in August of each year? A. Call this office or come in and discuss the matter with us. If you have evidence that the appraised value is more than the actual fair market value of your property, we will welcome the opportunity to review all the pertinent facts. $25,000 Tangible Personal Property Exemption In order to receive this new exemption, you must file a Tangible Personal Property Return by April 1, unless an exemption has been granted. Tangible Property Return shall be considered an application for the exemption and will be applied to the first $25,000 of assessed value for the TPP account. To inquire for more information about Tangible Personal Property please contact: Damon C. Leggett Gilchrist County Property Appraiser 112 South Main Street, Room 138 Trenton, Florida 32693 (352) 463-3190 1-800-219-3208 Q. What if I buy or sell an existing business during the year Who is responsible for the taxes? A. The new owner is responsible, however if there is insufficient property to satisfy the taxes due, the owner on January I would be responsible for the difference. Most title companies do not do a search of the tangible assets of a business. You should therefore consult your realtor, attorney or closing agent to avoid problems in this area. Q. What if I receive more than one tax return? A. All returns must be sent back. If you have more than one location, the assets of each should be listed separately on each return. Q. What if I have old equipment that has been fully depreciated and written off the books? A. Whether fully depreciated in your accounting records or not, all property still in use or in your possession should be reported. Q. Do I have to report assets that I lease, loan, rent, borrow or are provided in the rent? A. Yes, there is an area on the return specifically for those assets. Even though the assets are assessed to the owner, they must be listed for informational purposes. Q. Is there a minimum value that I do not have to report? A. No, there is no minimum value. A tangible tax return must be filed on all assets by April 1. Q. If I rent my furnished home or condo for a few months, do I have to file a tangible personal property tax return? A. Yes, since rental activity is of an.income producing nature, you must file a return which lists your personal property. Items that should be listed include: Draperies, furniture, appliances and any other personal property included in the rental unit. Q. Are there deadlines and penalties? A. The deadline for filing a timely return is April 1. After April 1, Florida Statutes provide that PENALTIES be applied at 5% per month or portion of a month that the return is late. A 15% penalty is required for unreported property, AND A 25% PENALTY IF NO RETURN IS FILED. p A HELPFUL HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS File the original return with this office (with name and account number preprinted), as soon as possible before April 1. Be sure to sign and date your return. Work with your accountant or C.P.A. to identify any equipment that may have been "Physically Removed". List those items in the appropriate space on your return. If you have an asset listing or depreciation schedule that identifies each piece of equipment, attach it to your complete return. Do not use vague terms such as "various" or "same as last year". It is to your advantage to provide a breakdown of assets since depreciation on each item may vary. Please include your estimate of fair market value and the original cost of the item on your return. They are important considerations in determining an accurate- assessment. Additional information regarding filing is provided in the instructional section of the return itself. If you sell your business, go out of business, or move to a new location, please inform this office. It will enable us to keep timely, accurate records. ^MMMMMMMM___ _ Basic: $15 plus tax Wash, bug removal, dry, windows, tire shine, vacuum. The Works: $45 plus tax Wash, bug removal, dry, windows, tire shine, vacuum, carpet shampoo, doorjamnbs, trunk, wax or polish, interior wiped down. "Senior Citizen Discounts" FREEilm ARIGNi~^I iMENT Garvin B. Bowden, Esq. Gardner, Bist, Wiener, Wadsworth, Bowden, Bush, Dee, LaVia, & Wright, P.A. 1300 Thomaswood Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Published January 24, 31, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 21-2012-CA-0068 CAPITAL CITY BANK, Plaintiff, v. STEPHEN M. BIVENS A/K/A STEPHEN MALCOM BIVENS, REBECCA O'HARA, ARTEMIO RAMIREZ, UNKNOWN TENANTS) I, and GERADO RAMOS, Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE is given pursuant to a Final Judgment of Replevin and Foreclosure dated January 15, 2013, in Case No. 21- 2012,CA-0068, of the Circuit Court of the, Eight Judicial Circuit in and for Gilchrist County, Florida,in which CAPITALCITY BANK is the Plaintiff and STEPHEN M. BIVENS A/K/A STEPHEN MALCOM BIVENS, REBECCA O'HARA, ARTEMIO RAMIREZ, and GERADO RAMOS, ARE DEFENDANTS, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in front of the south doors of the Courthouse, 112 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, at 11:00 a.m. on February 25, 2013, the property set forth in the Final Judgment of Replevin and Foreclosure and more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1 Lot 151, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit One,. a subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 37 through 39, of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida Parcel 2 Lot 199, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit One, a subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 37 through 39, of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. DATED: 1/15/13 Todd Newton Clerk'Of Circuit Court (COURT SEAL) By: L. Ayers Deputy Clerk Garvin B. Bowden, Esq. Gardner, Bist, Wiener, Wadsworth, Bowden, Bush, Dee, LaVia, & Wright, P.A. 1300 Thomaswood Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Published January 24, 31, 2013b. Gilchrist County Journal FAX SERVICE 463-7393 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 21-2012-CA-147 ROBERT FREDERICK MASON, Plaintiff, v. FRANCES T. JORDAN; CARL ROBERT JOHNSON; and GILCHRIST COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, through its SHIP HOUSING ASSISTANCE PURCHASE PROGRAM, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: CARL ROBERT JOHNSON YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Gilchrist County, Florida: Lot 211, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit One, a subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 37-39 of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida,. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James J. Taylor Jr., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is Post Office Box 2000, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656, on or before February 21, 2013, and file the original with the clerk of this coirt either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on January 18, 2013. TODD NEWTON Clerk of the Court (COURT SEAL) By: L. Ayers As Deputy Clerk Published January 24, 31, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2012-CA-000083 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, V. i ROY L. GEER, JR.; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY AND THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS.,' Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 15, 2013, entered in Civil Case No. 21-2012-CA- 000083 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuitin andforGilchrist County, Florida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on 11 day of March, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at the South door of the Gilchrist County Courthouse, 112 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, relative to the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit: LOT28, SUWANNEE RIVER SPRINGS, UNIT 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 67, PUBLIC RECORDS OF GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER BLOCK 13, SUWANNEE RIVER SPRINGS UNIT ONE, FOR ACCESS AND USE OF THE SPRINGS, ,AND EASEMENT OVER BLOCK 2, SUWANNEE RIVER SPRINGS UNIT ONE FOR ACCESS TO PARK AND USE OF BOAT RAMP. TOGETHER WITH A 1985 COUN MOBILE HOME, VIN NO. CF24819240A AND CF24819240. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9209 CAROLINAWAY, FANNING SPRINGS, FL 32693 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator Alachua County Courthouse 201 University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: (352) 337-6237 DATED AT TRENTON, FLORIDA THIS 18 DAY OF JANUARY, 2013 Signed: L.Ayers (SEAL) TODD NEWTON CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Published January 24, 31, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION Case No: 212012CA000085XXXXXX BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, v. JERI L. WILSON; CHARLES E. WILSON,; UNKNOWN TENANT,NO. Lega INoties 0- 1" , ' 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgement of foreclosure dated January 15, 2013, and entered in Case No. 212012CA000085XXXXXX of the Circuit Court in and for Gilchrist County, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is Plaintiff and JERI L. WILSON; CHARLES E. WILSON; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS' BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE. ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the South Door of the Gilchrist County Courthouse, 11:00 a.m., on the 15 day of April, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST, GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS THE WEST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 990 FEET THEREOF; .ALSO LESS THE SOUTH 330 FEET THEREOF 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. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT 352-374-3639 (VOICE & TDD) OR VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 888-955-8771. DATED AT TRENTON, FLORIDA, JANUARY 18, 2013. Todd Newton As Clerk, Circuit Court (SEAL) BY: L. AYERS As Deputy Clerk SHD Legal Group P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO BOX 11438 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339-1438 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Service E-Mail: answers @shdlegalgroup. corn Published January 24, 31, 2013b. NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE 'OtEfStE IlHEREBYtGIVEN pirsua to and' Order Rescheduling Foreclosu Sale dated January 15, 2013 and entered in Case No. 21-2012-CA-000035 of tl Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judici Circuit in and for GILCHRIST Count Florida wherein BANK OF AMERICI N.A. is the Plaintiff and JACKIE I DELGADO; GEORGE DELGADO; a the Defendants, The Clerk of the Cou will sell to the highest and best bidd for cash at SOUTH DOOR OF TH GILCHRIST COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00 AM, on the 11 day of Marc 2013, the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment: LOT 12, SUWANNEE GIL FARM! UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION A RECORDED INPLAT BOOK 2, PAG 87 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS 0 GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A6330NW 10THSTREET, BELl FL 32619 Any person claiming an interest in th surplus from the sale, if any, other tha the property owner as of the date of th Lis Pendens must file a claim with sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on January 15, 2013. (SEAL) TODD NEWTO CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT BY: L. AYERS DEPUTY CLERK **See American with Disabilites Act If you are a person with a disabilil who needs any accommodation in oi der to participate in this proceeding you are entitled, at no cost to you, I the provision of certain. assistance Please contact: Ms. Jan Phillips Human Resources Manager Alachua County Family/Civil Courthouse 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410 Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-337-6237 Fax: 352-374-5238 Published January 24, 31, 2013b. NATURE COAST REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION! PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Natur Coast Regional Water Authority (Authoi ity), pursuant to Section 287.055, Florid Statutes, hereby issues a request for qua ifications seeking proposals for engineer ing and other related services. The RFQ document can be obtain from Mr. Taylor Brown, the Authorit Secretary, at tbrown@trentonflorida.orj Proposers must review the RFQ doci ment to ensure compliance with all RFi requirements. Written inquiries and questions regard ing the RFQ process, required submittal. evaluation criteria, schedule, and sele< tion process shall be directed, by emai to Mr. Taylor Brown no later than Febn ary 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Those wh have obtained the RFQ document sha be notified by Mr. Brown in writing, vi e-mail, of any addenda to the REQ no late than February 19,o2013, at 5:00 p.m. ES No other verbal or written communica -/ nt re ed- he al y, A, L. re urt er IE 3E ch as ,E )F L, he in he in N T ty r- g, to e. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA, FILE NO. 21-2012-CP-31 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: EDWARD DOUGLAS GANN, Deceased,/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EDWARD DOUGLAS GANN, de- ceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for GILCHRIST County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 37, Trenton, Florida 32693. The names and addresses of the personal representa- tive and the personal representative's at- torney 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 January 24. 2013. Attorney for Personal Representative: M. Michael O'Steen Attorney for EDWARD DOUGLAS GANN Florida Bar Number: 21901 P.O. Drawer 1330 Cross City, Florida 32628 Telephone: (352) 498 6699 Fax: (352) 498 2928 E-Mail: osteenlaw@att.net Secondary E-Mail: malisa_osteenlaw@ att.net Personal Representative: Timothy S. Parker Personal Representative: Sandra Deen Published January 24, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION Case No: 21-2012-CA-000035 BANK OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. JACKIE L. DELGADO, et al, Defendant(s). (COURT SEAL) By: L. Ayers As Deputy Clerk Published January 24, 31, 2013b. Gilchris a , v .. ', ., :, ! Land Tra Faith Place Inc, to Providence Min- istries of Otter Springs Inc., deed, 16- 10-14-0000-0001-0035. Dorothy V. Cuesta to Felicia Don- nice Barron, Jackie Ray Barron Jr., warranty deed, $25,000.00, Lot 131 Ayers Estates. Nathanna Lee Remy to Angela Quinn, quit claim deed, 26-08-14- 0000-0009-0000 W/1963 MH. Habitat Investors LLC to Sharon Jones and William S. Jones, quit claim deed, $10.00, Lot 12 Unit 3 Beas Oa- sis Unrec, 350615-03300000-0120. 1640River LLC, to Sharon Jones and William S. Jones, quit claim deed, $10.00, 35-06-15-0342-0000- 0020. James A. Gordon and Denise Ruth Hapner to Timothy P. Willard, war- ranty deed, $19,500.00, Pacel .46 Holly Springs, 320615-0065-0460- 0002. Lorraine F. Clarke to Tracey P. * Clarke, warranty deed, $10.00, 27- 08-14-0000-0004-0000. Lorraine F. Clarke to Tracey P. Clarke, warranty deed, $10.00, 34- 08-14-0000-0006-0000 & 0010. Barbara Lomnick to Barbara Lom- nickand Shirley Shumake, quit claim deed, $10.00, Lots 5&6 Block 8 Sun Compared to our last week, calf prices overall were higher again on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Slaughter cattle were steady to $2 lower. Burton Bellamy topped the slaugh- ter bull market with $99.00. JD Clark topped the slaughter cow market with $87.50. James Williams and Bruce Mc- Gehee topped the replacement cow market with $122.50, bought by Mac Johnson and Terry Crews. James Wil- liams also topped the replacement bull market with $116.00, bought by Jack Burney. Chuck Hudson sold the high pair at $1520.00, bought by M&M Cattle. The high price year- lings went to Rush Creek Ranch, Foy Reynolds Cattle and 4-M Cattle at $290.00, sold by Bennie Bentley, Bobby Morrow, and Cecil Goad. STEERS: LOW: HIGH: AVG: 150-199, 130.00, 290.00, (237.00) 200-249, 140.00, 250.00, (215.97) 250-299, 136.00, 245.00, (208.48) 300-349, 137.50, 226.00, (195.33) tion shall be binding on the Authority. Interested firms shall submit an origi- nal proposal and six (6) copies thereof in a sealed package marked "Response to Request for Qualifications, Engineer." An electronic copy of the proposal, in PDF format, shall also be included in the sealed package. Proposal documents shall be delivered in a sealed package and addressed to the Authority Secre- tary, City of Trenton City Hall, 114 North Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, un- til March 1, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. EST, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and the names of the proposers will be read. Late proposals will not be accepted, and will not be con- sidered for award recommendation. The Authority accepts no responsibil- ity for any expense related to preparation or delivery of proposals. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this RFQ, and further reserves the right to waive any technical irregularities or im- material defects in any proposal that does not affect the fairness of the solicitation process. Published January 24, 2013b. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 21-2012-CA-147 ROBERT FREDRICK MASON, Plaintiff, v. FRANCES T. JORDAN; CARL ROBERT JOHNSON; and GILCHRIST COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, through its SHIP HOUSING ASSISTANCE PURCHASE PROGRAM, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: FRANCIS T. JORDAN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Gilchrist County, Florida: Lot 211, Waccasassa Campsites, Unit One, a subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 37-39 of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on James J. Taylor Jr., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is Post Office Box 2000, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656, on or before February 21, 2013, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on January 8, 2013. TODD NEWTON Clerk of the Court 350-399, 130.00, 202.00, (183.13)' 400-449, 147.00, 180.00, (166.28). 450-499, 145.00, 170.00, (153.75); 500-549, 126.00, 154.00, (145.83): 550-599, 126.00, 135.00, (130.50)i HEIFERS: LOW: HIGH: AVG: 150-199, 125.00, 240.00, (184.25) 200-249, 128.00, 187.50, (161.18) 250-299, 130.00, 180.00, (156.98) 300-349, 130.00, 170.00, (152.50) 350-399, 132.00, 160.00, (150.65) 400-449, 135.00, 162.00, (149.19) 450-499, 127.00, 152.00, (138.44) 500-549, 130.00, 140.00, (135.00) COWS: LOW: HIGH: AVG: 600-799, 60.00, 122.50, (78.63) 800-999, 60.00, 116.00, (79.08) 1000-1199,60.00, 110.00, (78.70) 1200-1399,72.00, 86.50, (79.27) 1400-1599,75.50, 84.50, (81.27) 1600-1799,77.00, 82.50, (80.00) BULLS: LOW: HIGH: AVG: 1000-1500, 86.50, 97.50, (92.25) 1500-UP, 80.00, 99.00, (88.17) PAIRS:' LOW: HIGH: AVG: 700.00, 1520.00,(1033.33) TOTAL: 695 k Page Eight NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given that the under- signed, under the provision of Section 90-267, Florida Statutes 1990, will reg- ister with the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, P. 0. Box 1300, Talla- hassee, Florida 32302-1300, upon publi- cation of this notice the fictitious name, to wit: McDonalds No. 35241 at 1550 East Wade Street Trenton, Florida 32693 Underwhich we are engaged in business in Gilchrist County, Florida. That the parties interested in said busi- ness are: R.A.N.K. Quality Restaurants II, LLC 2725 SW 91st Street, No. 110, PMB 214 Gainesville, FL 32608 Publish January 24, 2013 Farm Bureau earns top national award for '12 Submitted The American Farm Bureau Feder- ation has presented Florida Farm Bu- reau with the national organization's Pinnacle Award for 2012. This honor recognizes Florida Farm Bureau as the best state Farm Bureau within its membership group. Announced at the American Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Nasli ville, Tennessee, on January 13, the award caps a stellar year for the Voice of Florida Agriculture. Florida Farm Bureau previously received the AFBF's 2012 Awards of Excellence for all major categories of operation evaluated. The, state Farm Bureau also garnered the President's Award for Leadership Development and for Member Services, denoting superior accomplishments in those activities.. "I have known for a long time thit our organization is one iof the best state Farm Bureaus in the nation,"' said Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick. "I am very proud of our volunteer leaders, our members and our staff. "We work together to serve our members' interests," Hoblick added. "This honor demonstrates that our dedication and consistent effort merit national prominence. I thank every- one for their contributions to this out- standing result." tCoun ty .1 j .. : t* :. , ;, , nsactions N Fun Unit 2, 111016-055200081- 0050. Timothy Sparks to James D. He- drick and Bonnie D. Hedrick, quit claim deed, $10.00, Lots 2,3,6,7,& 10 Block 22 Suwannee River. Timothy Sparks to James D. He- drick and Bonnie D. Hedrick, quit claim deed, $1.00, Lots 1,4,5 & 8 Block 22 Suwannee River. Federal National Mortgage Associ- ation to Morningside Funding LLC, . warranty deed, $18,675.00, 300815- 00370000-0660. Gale Roberts and Randall Rob- erts Sr., AKA Randall Roberts to Gale Roberts, Randall Roberts, and Randall Roberts Jr., warranty deed, $10.00, 26-08-14-0000-0006-0000 & 0007-0000 Portions. Gale Roberts and Randall Roberts Sr., AKA Randall Roberts to Gale Roberts, Randall Roberts, and Ra- mona Ferrara, warranty deed, $10.00, 26-08-14-0000-0006-0000. BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Ser- vicing LP, Carcel Dickerson, and Brittany Lynn Underhill AKA Brit- tany L. Underhill, to Bank of Amer- ica N.A, certificate of title, $100.00, *161015-00000010-0000. Notice to Parents of Children with Medicaid -A * Gilchrist County Health Department is now a Medicaid Dentaquest Managed Care Provider for Dental Services. For more information or an appointment with Dr. Sujin Ju or Ferishta Faqeeri please call 352-463-3120 ext 131. North Florida Livestock Report 1 THRDY AUR 421 ICHITCUT ORA aeNn Streetwise By Paul Rudd With earnings season in full swing, many of you are going tc be reevaluating current or poten- tial investments. Therefore, let me once again address the issue select- ing potential investment candidates and then determining their poten- tial value? My bookshelves sag under the weight of numerous tomes that at- tempt to provide answers to those two questions. Furthermore, those topics are a key part of the invest- ment courses I teach. The question of selecting com- panies is a bit complex for a news- paper column, however, let's slice the proverbial Gordian knot with regard to the question of valuation and couch the answer in terms of intrinsic value. Intrinsic value is the present value of a specific cash flow that a company could poten- tially generate into perpetuity. One question that should im- mediately come to mind is that perpetuity is an awfully long time. Yes, it is. However, there are some mathematical techniques that solve the issue. Another integral part of present value is the discount rate used. How do you determine that rate? It is the rate of return you de- mand of your investments. Regular readers know that I usually require a 15 percent return. Finally, there is the question of what particular cash flow we are talking about. The flow of cash could come from a variety of sources. Two of my fa- vorites are earnings and free cash flow to the firm. A third commonly used methodology, which I rarely discuss outside the classroom, is the dividend discount model. In every case, the intrinsic value calculation is nothing more than projecting a specific cash flow, such as earnings per year, for some number of years from which you then determine the present value of that cash flow.' For example, the dividend discount model proj- ects dividends going forward, at a specific rate of increase, and then calculates the present value of that dividend flow. Now I know what you are think- ing, you have not seen the inside of a mathematics text book. for many years and you would like to keep it that way. Not a problem. There are numerous Internet web sites, such as ValuePro.net and Quicken.com that require only a stock symbol and will in4wnpit ou-an intrin- sic value.Ais eeafedf ValuuePro.' net, the bais is free cash flow to the firm, while Quicken.com uses a discounted earnings model. As a rule of thumb, the intrinsic value should be, at a minimum, between 30 and 50 percent higher than the' stock price. Here is another rule of thumb. If the intrinsic value is less than the current share price,, move on. There are nearly 10,000 listed shares. You are looking to build a .portfolio of between 15 and 20. While there are certainly exceptions to every rule, make your life easy and pick the low hanging fruit. Before you investment gurus fill my email inbox with all the possible permutations and com- binations of investment criteria that should be' investigated prior to removing a stock from consid- eration, keep.in mind that this is merely the first hurdle, but one that must be cleared to continue. When I write about a company, I always include the intrinsic value using the two techniques just de- scribed. I do so to enable you to duplicate what I did as a part of your own research. You are doing your own research of course. Let's look at two quick exam- ples. While its more recent earn- ings news has been encouraging, General Electric (GE) has disap- pointed investors over the past several years. The intrinsic value- of the shares using the. discounted earnings model is $3.56 using a 5- year average earnings growth rate of 9.72 percent and a discount rate of 15 percent. Using a discounted free cash flow to the firm model, the in- trinsic value is zero. The discount, rate being used is the average cost of capital, which)in .this case. is 6.48 percent. At the risk of irritat- ing Mr. Jeffrey Immelt, the com- pany's CEO, .GE would not meet my initial criteria to continue an analysis of the company. Remem-, ber, low hanging fruit. Now, here is a preview of next week's column. We will be dis- cussing MWI Veterinary Supply, ( jCTV), -The intrinsic value us- .irig the discounredearnings model is $122 per share, whliile the more conservative FCFF model yields an intrinsic value of $154 per, share. The shares recently closed. at $114. You can write to financial col- umnist Lauren Rudd at LVER- udd@aol.com. Prior columns are available at RuddReport.com. Refuge will close after dark Submitted - These informative signs will soon be seen u ie ee' oi -on the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Our local Refuge is one of the last of the 561 National.' Wildlife Refuges to A-si-b,-,-a close its gates after dark. This night-time E-g e .closure provides the wildlife with' a recu- a- perative time from steady vehicular traffic mhnd human visitation-. The result will be a higher quality wildlife viewing experience to Refuge visitors. Night closures also simplify our law enforcement and 'emergency response efforts and costs. 3'Special use permits can also be applied for by the public for activities that require access'to the refuge during closed hours. Open hours will be longer "during hunting seasons. In Dixie County, the Dixie Mainline and the Willey Locker Mainline, will remain open for through traffic. Shired Island will be ,open for boat traffic while refuge lands will be closed. Questions can be di- rected to refuge staff at telephone 352-493-0238. Upland Naturalists take a break during a north Florida field trip. Florida Master Naturalist Program Submitted m A limited number of spaces are available for the Uplands Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program this spring at the Levy County Extension office in Bronson. This seven-week course, with classroom and field trips, will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 27, through April 10, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UF Extension, wildlife' profes- sionals,, and cooperating agencies will provide research-based instruction in an exciting, fast paced and fun group environment. The cost for the course is $225. Partner share discount is available. For details and to register go to http://www.mastematuralist.ifas.ufl.edu/ In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding wildlife in the urban setting, please contact me, Fred Vose, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, at fvose@ufl.edu or call 352-486-5131., All extension programs and services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap. Gilchrist County Emergency Management Director says, "Help us, helpyou" Submitted Gilchrist County Emergency Man- agement is asking for your help in order for us to keep the citizens of Gilchrist County safe by quickly and accurately informing them of vital in- formation during an emergency. Gilchrist County Emergency Man- agement has two programs that are completely free of charge to Gilchrist County.residents that will help quick- ly disseminate information through- out the County duringan emergency and will allow first responders access. to important information for' you and ,y O family ,pould the, unexpected happen.' The first program is the CodeRED emergency notification system. This allows Gilchrist County Emergency Management to contact you on land- line or cell phone with a recorded message that will inform you on any number of different hazards includ- ing evacuation orders, boil water .notices, major road closures, shelter information, jail/prison escapes, and so much more. Signing up is easy, simply visit the Gilchrist County web site at www.gilchrist.fl.us click on the CodeRED banner and follow the instructions to sign up. Remember this is a free service that is available to all Gilchrist County residents. The next program that is available to all residents of Gilchrist.County is 'the Smart911 safety profile. This revolutionary program allows you to create a personal profile that allows you to add as much or as little infor- mation as you would like into a da- tabase that will be available to emer- gency dispatchers in the event that you have to call 911. Some infor- mation that you can add include spe- cial directions to your house, special David Peaton medical information such as aller- gies and pre-existing conditions, cell phone numbers that you may call 911 from, pet information, and so much more. The information is completely confidential and can only be accessed by emergency dispatchers and first re- sponders. Signing up.is easy, simply visit %wvwwismart911.comn and create your safety profile. Remember you, can add as much or as little informa- tion as you want, but make sure that .\ou add all phone numbers you have, including landlines and cell phones. In the event that you must call 911 from any of the phone numbers that you provide, the information is auto- matically displayed at the Gilchrist County 911 center and the informa- tion can be relayed to the emeigeicy first responders. i Please "'ember that btfi'prr-' grams are completely free and will allow Gilchrist County emergency services to better serve you in a time of emergency. If you have-any ques- tions please feel free to contact David Peaton Emergency Management Di- rector at 386-935-5400, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by email at dpeaton@gilchrist.fl.us We are. here to serve you, the citizens. Water Management District outlines 5 year plan Submitted The Governing Board of the Su- wannee' River Water ,Management District (District) held a public hear- ing to obtain public input and discuss the Five Year Strategic Plan's six strategic priorities. The plan outlines the District's strategic priorities for protecting wa- ter resources and ensuring sustain- able water supplies. The plan, which was accepted by the Governing Board on January 8, identifies strategic priorities that will guide the District's initiatives during the next five years. The strategic priorities address the water supply, water quality, flood protection and natural systems re- sponsibilities of the District. The six strategic priorities estab- lished in (he Five Year Strategic Plan are Sustainable Water Supply, Water Conservation, Minimum Flows and Levels, Heartland Springs Initiative, Water Management Lands, and Non- Structural Flood Protection. Their respective goals are: Ensure an adequate and sustain- able Water supply for all reasonable and beneficial uses while protecting springs and other natural systems. Maximize water conservation for all water uses. Ensure District priority water bodies are protected for current and future generations. Ensure springs have adequate flow, maintain good water quality and sustain healthy biological com- munities. Manage land and real estate inter- ests to provide non-structural flood control, protect surface and ground water quality and enhance water re- source related natural systems. Enhance flood risk information to protect life and property against flood hazards. To learn more about the District's goals to address water management issues as highlighted in the Five Year Strategic Plan, visit www.mysuVan- neeriver.com. Remains found in Levy County identified as missing Hernando County By Lt. Scott Tummond, 'Criminal Investigations Division, Levy County Sheriff's Office Levy County detectives worked diligently with surrounding agencies in their effort to identify the remains found by a local hunter in a wooded area east of Otter Creek on January 18, 2013. An autopsy was completed by the 8th Circuit Medical Examiners Of- fice in Gainesville. The work of the Medical Examiner provided enough information for Detectives to com- pare to a missing person report filed in Hernando County on January 1, 2013. The remains were identified as Deanna Lee Stires, an 18-year-old white female. Detectives of the Hemando County Sheriff's Office and the Levy County Sheriff's Office are currently work- ing together to determine the cause of death. Agriculture assistance opportunities available Submitted The 2008 Farm Bill was recently extended by Congress until Septem- Sber. This extension has allowed the USDA Natural Resources Conserva- tion Service (NRCS) in Florida to add an additional chance for produc- ers to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance or- gaiic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Applications due by March 15, 2013. "Adding an additional ranking date is going to give more producers time to submit their applications and help them get started with impemen ing the practices they need 'to benefit the natural resources on their opera- tions," said NRCS acting state con- servationist Roney Gutierrez. * Interested producers should visit their local NRCS service center now to receive more information on the: Organic initiative--helps.produc- ers install conservation practices on USDA certified organic operations or -those working toward organic certi- fication. Seasonal high tunnel initiative- -helps producers install high tun- nels designed to extend the growing season, increase productivity,. keep plants at a steady temperature and conserve water and energy. On-farm energy initiative--helps producers conserve energy on their operations. Longleaf pine initiative--helps private landowners improve the sus- tainability and profitability of Long- leaf pine forest bcosystems. SRWMD water storage project underway in Dixie County Submitted The Suwannee River Water Man- agement District (District) is restor- ing the hydrology and water storage 'of its Steinhatchee Rise property in Dixie County by construction to re- connect more than 8 million gallons of water storage capacity and rehy- drate about 50 acres of wetlands. ' This water storage project will help return the property to its natu- ral conditions. The Steinhatchee Rise Dispersed Water Storage Project will improve the water quality of the riv- er and estuary, reduce downstream flooding impacts, increase water stor- age, and improve natural systems. The dispersed water storage proj- ect will mimic natural conditions to retain rainfall by slowing and retain- ing excessive flow of water from an upstream floodplain through a 7-mile long ditch that eventually discharges into the Steinhatchee River. The last 4,000 feet of ditch nearest to the river crosses public land, and it is along that stretch that the District plans to install ditch blocks that will "back up" much of the excess water, divert- ing it into adjacent wetlands to rehy- drate them. Creating the ditch blocks to reduce freshwater from discharging to the estuary will take approximately 18 dump truck loads for a total of 360 tons of rock. The typical ditch block will be roughly 24 feet in width and 2.5 feet in height. The ditch blocks act like a dam that backs up water, dispersing the water over the prop- erty and reduces sediment loading to the estuary. "This is really a great project be- cause it addresses all four aspects of the District's core mission; to im- prove water quality, restore natural systems, increase water storage and supply, and reduce flooding," said Brian Kauffman, P.E., the District's project manager. Construction will begin the week of January 28 and is expected to be completed within two weeks. Land Judging Contest will be February 1 The Tri-County Land Judging Contest is held annually by one of the Soil and Water Conservation Dis- tricts. This year, the Levy Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting the event at Ebenezer Baptist Church on February 1, 2013. FFA and 4-H teams from through- out the tri-county area will compete, which drew 29 teams from five coun- ties in 2012. Registration for the competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. and teams will be instructed on location and rules at the registration site. For more information, call Darlene Smith at (352) 486-2672 x. 101. V. BASEBA4 SIGW-UPS Ages 12 & Under (AGE AS OF MAY 1ST) (All Sign-Ups are held at The Field of Dreams) Tuesday and Thursdays 6 pm 8,pm Saturday 11 am 2 pm From Jan. 26 through Feb. 9 Fee is $65* Bring Birth Certificate or Copy T-Ball, ages 4-6 For more information, contact Jason DeMartino at gilchristleaguebaseball@gmail.com REMEMBER : YOUR SUPPORT OF S.V.L. SUPPORTS YOUR CHILD. TOGETHER, WE'LL MAKE ALL OF OUR CHILDREN BETTER. GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24,2013 I Page Nine gco i~~l.HITCUT ORA HRDY AUR 421 John Freddrick "Johnny" Alford John "Johnny" Freddrick Alford, 63, of Cedar Key, died January 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cynthia Alford; daughter, Tan- ya Alford; brothers, Bill Alford and Cecil Alford; sisters, Edith Castell and Ann Richburg; and two grand- children. Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Shiloh Cemetery. Reverends Billy Philman and Daniel Carswell offici- ated. Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland. Mrs. Shirley Bass Mrs. Shirley L. Brewer Bass Mrs. Shirley L. Brewer Bass passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the E.T. York Hospice Care- Center in Gainesville. She was born in Clifton Springs, New York, on January 11, 1926, to George Lindner and Ruth Moore Lindner, and was raised in Orlando. Shirley loved music and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Bap- tist Church in Bell, the Navy Moth- er's Club, and a retiree of 30 plus years with the University of Florida. She was a godly woman of many strengths, talents and stories. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy L. Bass, and two children, Robert and Michael Lang- ford. Shei-sturvied by. three children, Jim (Victoria A Redd) Langford;,of Archer, Shirlene (Jimmy) Harvey, of High Springs, and, Kirk Vorhees, of Hawthorne, two stepchildren, Tommy Bass, Jr., of Johnson, and Margaret Ann "Sissy" Bass of Fort White; seven grandchildren, James Langford; Kim Langford, Erica Car- roll, Jimmy Harvey, Jr., Richard Har- SOCIAL SECURITY Average savings 1655' THREEoRIVERS CALL: (386) 454-1642 VISIT: 630 NE Santa Fe vey, Renee McKenzie and Jennifer Caldwell; nine great-grandchildren; and many extended family and loved ones. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel at Watson Funeral Home, Pastor Curtis Hall officiated. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00-p.m., at Wat- son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please donate to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 190, Bell, 32619. Arrangements under the care of Watson Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences or to sign the guest book at www.watsonfhtrenton. corn. Mr. Jayson Black Mr Jayson Black, 71, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at his home in Old Town. A veteran of the United States' Army, Mr. Black moved to Old Town from Chicago, Illinois, 10 years ago. He was born Joe Bohelski Jr., but changed his name to Jayson Black to work as a radio personality in Chica- go. He wrote poetry and read it on air. He also worked in public relations and advertising for several advertis- ing agencies. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cross City, and Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He enjoyed reading and rais- ing his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Tina Jessup, of Old Town; mother and father-in-law; and his german shep- herd, Beauregard. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home of Cross City. Mrs. Carmen Blake Mrs. Carmen Marcia Poppell Blake Mrs. Carmen Marcia Poppell Blake went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. She was * PROBATE )-I1025 WILLS * DIVORCE .' Contact AAA for a quote on the Package Policy for Home & Auto. Blvd. High Springs, FL 32643 born on September 7, 1953, in the Archibald Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Her parents were from Perry. Mrs. Blake moved to Trenton in 1987, from Brevard County. She was a homemaker and she attended the Lighthouse Word Church in Chiefland. She is preceded in death by her father, Aulton W. Poppell, and two sons, Ricky Morris and T.J. Blake. She is survived by her husband, Je- rome Blake of Trenton; her mother, Sarah Q. Stanaland Nobles, of Tren- ton; four daughters, Joy Schultz and Heather Blake both of Trenton, Kathy (Geoff) Gowan, of Gainesville, and Dawn (Pete) Leone, of Fayetteville, North Carolina; three sons, Dan- iel Morris, of Cocoa, Mike Blake, of Ripon, Wisconsin, Steve Blake, of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Anna (Glenn) Johnson of Christmas, and Linda (Steve) Martin of Casselberry; two stepbrothers, R.E. (Pat) Nobles, Jr., of Griffin, Georgia, and Kermit Nobles, of Cochran, Georgia; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; her former husband, Richard D. Mor- ris, of Rockledge; and two stepsons, Matthew Morris and Joshua Morris, both of Rockledge. Funeral services were held on Tues- day, Jan. 22, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel ,at Watson Funeral Home, Mr. Dale Thigpen officiated. Inter- ment to follow at Trenton Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home. Arrangements under the care. of Watson Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences or to sign the guest book at www.watsonfhtrenton. com. Mrs. Ruby Moon Mrs. Ruby May Moon Mrs. Ruby May Moon, passed away January 12, 2013, at her daugh- ter's home, in Old Town. Ms. Moon was a cook for vari- ous restaurants for the past 40 to 45 years. She enjoyed reading, going to flea markets, thrift stores and yard sales. She is survived by her beloved friend, Bobby Ray Bohannon; her sons, Ralph and Francis Moon, both of Apopka; her daughters, Geraldine (Rafael) Uribe, of Old Town, La- vaughn Locke, of Old Town, Mar- garet (Dwayne) Kimberlin, of Eagle Lake, Christina (William) Hall, of Old Town, and Gayle (Angel) Moon, of Zellwood; 24 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy Foster and Frankie Jacobs, of In- dianapolis, Indiana; sisters, Phyllis Green and Alma Lee Foster, of India- napolis, Indiana, and Pat Foster, of Kentucky. Arrangements were placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home of Cross City. Mr. Herbert "Buck" Franklin Rizer Mr. Herbert "Buck" Franklin Rizer, 76, of Orange Springs, passed away January 11, 2013, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born March 23, 1936, to Albert Rizer and Eleanor Wyncoop Rizer Jinks, in Laurelville, Ohio. He was preded in death by his par- ents, Albert Rizer and Eleanor Wyn- coop Rizer Jinks; brother, Bill; and an infant sister. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Elsie Barnett Sauls Sanders Rizer, of Orange Springs; a stepson, Mike Sauls and his wife Sandra of Trenton; four grandchildren, Ashley (Keith) Dishman, of North Carolina, Kaitlynn Sauls of Gainesville, Tyler and Shelby Sauls of Trenton; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; close friend, Bobby Shipley; as well as his faithful dog, Tasha Marie, who loved to take rides in his jeep with him. Buck enjoyed cooking, especially at the fish fries at Orange Springs Civic Club. He spent many hours sitting on his carport, watching the world go by and visiting with the many people who stopped in. He was most recently a carrier for The Gainesville Sun, as well as being a home builder, dairy worker, well driller, horseman, and he even raised purebred Himalayan and Persian cats with his wife, Elsie. Buck had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. He believed in helping others and often did. Buck requested cremation and ar- rangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen. Memorial services may be announced at a later date. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at www. JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Mrs. Ivalee Marie Southerland Mrs. Ivalee Marie Southerland, 81, Of Steinhatchee, passed away Sun- day, Jan. 20, 2013, at Doctors Memo- rial Hospital. in Perry. Mrs. Southerland moved to :Stein- hatchee in 1993 from Lithia Springs, Georgia: She was a hairdresser with her owning her own shop, Hair Styles by Ivalee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steinhatchee and formerly of YouthLBaptist Church, in Powder Springs, Georgia. She en- joyed fishing and quilting. She was preceded in death by sev- eral brothers and sisters, and one grandchild. She is survived by her husband, of IES &INUE 1RA 0029414 '~ ~ Ae Since 1975WBffK~c^ Well Child & Newborn Care School & Sports Physicals Chronic & Acute Care Communicable Pisease Maternity Care By UF Dept. OB/GYN 59 years, John Alton Southerland, of' Steinhatchee,; son, Tony Southerland of Steinhatchee,; daughters, Carol Petrie (Harry) Newman, of Doug- lasville, Georgia, and Patty Elaine Southerland of Steinhatchee; brother, Nathan Hunter of Cullman, Alabama; sister, Louise Boyd of Cullman, Ala- bama; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Local funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at noon, at the First Baptist Church of Stein- hatchee, Reverend Leon Holden and Reverend Aaron Turner officiated. A visitation was held at the church prior to the service between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. A service will be held at a later date in Douglasville, Georgia, with internment at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in'Lithia Springs, * Georgia. Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home of Cross City. Mrs. Barbara Stoner Angels arrived January 13, 2013, to accompany Barbara Stoner to her Father's home. She was born April 21, 1947, to Donald and Ethel Enycart, of Star City, Indiana. She was an honor stu- dent, was active in Spanish and Latin Clubs, 4-H, all sports, a candy striper, and was the Girl's State Delegate. Barbara loved God and he reward- ed her with a rich and full life. She was a Methodist. She and her husband operated a Yamaha-BSA Motorcycle dealership in Lafayette, Indiana. Their flat track racing team raced everything east of the Mississippi, including the Louis- ville, Kentucky, and Daytona Beach, invitational. She coached girl's high school soft- ball for two years in Battle Ground, Indiana. Barbara worked credit bureaus for 20 years in Detroit, Los Angeles and Tampa. She was a licensed pri- vate investigator in California. She owned several businesses including convenience stores, a cleaning ser- vice, a consignment store and a drive in movie theater in Thayer, Missouri. She was one of the first hose-carry- ing, entry fire fighting females in Di- xie County. She attended Ocala Fire College and studied criminal justice at Gulf Coast Community College in Pana- .ma City. She had held several offices in the Riverview, Moose Lodge Auxiliary. She had been a director on the Old Town Volunteer Fire Department Board, was a procurement officer for therp, and hadyjanps.reao opj the qe% ly fonrm&-Dixi.e Count), Hq-. mane Society. Barbara had many collections in- cluding 'coins and stamps and she loved life and everything in it includ- ing wildlife, pets, books, music, auc- tions, children, and most of all poor. people. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Bobby Howard and Jo- seph Aro; two brothers, Richard and- David Enycart; two daughters, Me- lissa Stoner and Terri Price; and three sons. Joseph Aro, James Aro, and Jared Stoner. Barbara is survived by four sons, Larry Stoner,. of Old Town, Cary (Brandi) Stoner, of Panama City, Charles (Deloris) Walls, of Detroit, Mighigan, John (Ruth) Aro, of Her- ron, Michigan; one daughter, Toni (Charles) Maraj of Trenton, Michi-. gan; nine grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. "Went to visit my friends, family and my kids. Be back soon." A visitation was held at Rick Gooding Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 3:30 p.m., at the Rick Gooding Fu- neral Home Chapel. Interment will followed at South Port Memorial Gardens in South Port. Mr. David L. Wise David L. Wise, 85, a native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and resident of Bell, passed away January 17th, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; his son, Robert; daugh- ter, Kathy; brother, Marvin (Betty) Wise; five grandchildren, Courtney (John) Pendlebury, Cory Wise of Gainesville, Heather Tabor, Brittney Wise, both of Dayton, Ohio, and Se- bastian Myers of Cincinnati, Ohio; as -well as a wide circle of family and friends. David was an active member of the Cherry Sink Church of Christ. He loved the Lord and praised him daily. Education Foundation Walk-a-thon is Feb. 2 The Gilchrist County Education Foundation's Annual Walk-a-thon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2. Registration will be held at 8:30 a.m. outside the Gilchrist County Courthouse. An opening ceremony will start at 9:45 a.m. and walkers begin their trek around Trenton at 10. a.m. Med iII? Family Planning School Health Services TB Testing Laboratory Procedures Flu Shots WIC Services (Baby Formula & Food Coupons) Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation & Treatment :s.. .- - i 66N e F3I FREE HI TESTIN RE T E T N N R A M N Lindseu Lander- SAttorne - Things we love about the AAA Insurance Package Policy Itcowers bothour home andauto in a single poky that saves us money. , 1 tles just for Flidda horneown like us, and the Challenges we face getting home insurance. w etlaedbyAAAsowenknowtheIbethere A let's got real advantages, Ike acadent forgiveness' and no deductibles on auto windowglas SBest of all,...becausewe'reAAA member -. 5J we get up to a 7%" discount. GILCHRIST COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Flu Shots are available during regular office hours \___________ Walk-Ins Welcome 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. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALT f FI-dl ACICF 1-1 l! i "Ir "111 1,11 tll pj,-1,,- H,,,, ; A, h, I- Ippl 1, 11 11 I'll :,to -1y -d . bl-,ed n, f .1, ,, a AAA -,it- f S, Thil jII11, LIG CHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 Pag eO Ten i THI IRSDAY JANUARY 24. 2013 GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL Page Eleven I Lost & Found j REWARD FOR LOST DOG! 12 year old, spayed, black w/ white face, blind, toothless, 5 pound, chihuahua last seen 1/7/12 at 3600 SUS HWY 129, Bell, Fl. Itzy was wearing a collar with her name and owner contact info. Owner is des- perate to find her. Please contact Lindsay Smith at 352-538-7280. 2tb,1-17-1-24 LOST STIHL CHAINSAW: I please contact the Gilchrist.Cou nal at 352-463-7135. Auction THURSDAY, JANUARY 24; 6:30 pm; prev. all day. 1982 Chevy 1500'w/ lift kit, Chevy Van 20 V6, Shop Smith, Kim- ber .45 cal Classic Custom, KelTec .380, Just Right Carbine 9mm w/ glock clip, AAArms, Inc 9mm model AP9, 1992 Olympic Coin Set US mint proofs, 23" 1 Okt gold rope necklace, Admiral washer, large carved wooden horse statues, wood carving tools, Niagara electric twin bed, roll top desk, lawn mowers, loads of quality furniture glasswares,' collectables; Always too much to list! e the Bidder! Pics online at www.auctionzip.com, ID 19590. Phoenix Auction Services, Inc.; 1832 SE 3rd Ave., Trenton FL 32693.PH: 352-463-0707. AB 2866 AU1437, 10% BP. .* r Yard Sale TRENTON BENEFIT YARD for the Food Pantry of Gilchrist Inc. Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday 8 am 2 pm. Trenton Communit) Lots of great items at really great 2tb, 1- Trolling Motor MINN KOTA, bow-mount tr tor, 24-volt, 65 lb. thrtist, $30( 210-1197. rolling mo- 0 obo. 352- r Firewood I COOKING AND HEATING WOOD: Special price for January only, B-Grade Firewood, $40 per basket. Call Dixie Wood Products, LLC. Cross City, Flori- da, 352-498-5940. 4tb,1-10-1-31 | Hay For Sale . Lf Lf ,, L, nty Jour- HAY FOR SALE: Large rolls, highly fertilized, net wrapped, weed free. Coastal tfn,l-10 Bermuda $50/roll. Call 352-949-0222. tfnb,6-21 I Wanted to Buy OLD TRACTORS: Rusted, busted, abandoned, broken, neglected, dead or alive. Also, farm implements or parts. Call Sonny anytime, 352-474-9753. 5tb,1-17-2-14 CASH FOR YOUR COINS: Private collector seeking U.S. coins, older variet- ies. I pay more than dealers, pawn, and road shows. Cell 352-949-1450 or Local 463-8777.. Services tb,1-24 I LECTRICAL WORK: S fled, 'dependable, honest, expe and all electrical needs call A - I~ @ 493-4888 or 1-800-542-10: number # EC13001855. I SALE County, LANGSTON TREE: Full Si y, Feb. 1, Care. Licensed and Insure C,,tr, Owned. 352-221-0001. t prices. -24-1-31 JERRY WILKS FILL DI VICE: Fill dirt, driveway demolition, -limerock, land (352) 493-3137 (day) or (352 (night). APPLIANCE REPAIR: All brands, ice ltp,1-24 maker & dishwasher installation. EPA certified techs. MC-VISA, 352-949- 0651. Metal Drums j METAL DRUMS, WITH REMOV- * ABLE LIDS: Good burn barrels or feed b ael.s Call 322.14-.3337 or 352-493-, Sib.l-24-1-31 tfnb,12-18 Advertising Pays! ( TROKE REALTY, INC.- JEAN C. TROKE Licensed Real Estate Broker (352) 463-7075 (office) (352) 463-7302 FAX E-mail: trokerealty@aol.com WEBSITE: www.trokerealtyinc.com -r NEW LISTING-COMMERCIAL-ZONED ACREAGE AT BELL: A 312-acre tract (pictured on the left), with over 500' frontage along US-129, located at the South end of Bell. Could be allowed for office/business/retail use-call ot e-mail to our office, for full property details.. .$100,000. SERIOUS PRICE REDUCTION-WELL-KEPT FRAME-BLT. HOME NEAR S TOWN: 3BR/1BA: Neat/clean home on alandscaped/fenced 1.07-acre tract (pictured on the right), located at the "homes-only" Executive Homes S/D just South of Trenton. Has large living/dining-area, attached back porch, outbuilding in back & more (including 2nd acre)...Seller is VERY . Motivated-says to present offers...$99,900 (from $119,900). ' Jean Troke (cell) .(352) 493-3539 19lhgi Serving the Tri-County Area Since 1983 'Professional Service With A Personal Touch" Terri Anderson (cell) Dot Cuesta (cell) (727) 422-4291 (352) 221-4349 730 E. Wade Street (SR-26) Trenton, Florida 32693 Paul Troke (cell) (352) 221-2999 OPPORTmUITY Get Real life insurance that comes with a real agent.. Providing protection for your family's financial future may be one of the most important things you could do for them. Wherever you are in life, there's a Farm Bureau Insurance agent available to help you reach your goals. Call today for your free, no-obligation review'for Life Insurance that's custom tailored just for you.' FAR!M! BUREAUj CLASSIFIEDSDITIONAL WORD k CLASSIFIED ADS $5.50 MINIMUM FOR 20 WORDS. 10 CENTS EACH ADDITIONAL WORD. ' Services MOWER & CHAINSAW Stihl, Husqvarna, Ayp, Mur MTD, Briggs, Kohler, Robin da. Blades for most mo Beauchamp Saw Sh 493-4904 DIXIE MONUMENTS 01 FL: Toll Free 1-877-542-3 349N 7 miles north of Old Crabb Church NE 512 Aver church) 1/2 mile on right. M size & styles of marble & choose from in our inventory specialist to assist you in cre ing tribute to the life of you Closed: Sunday & Monday. day Friday, 8 am 4 pm & am 12 noon or call for free appointment. tfnb,12-22 [ Help Wanted j PART-TIME EMT JOB # 9661588: Gilchrist County has an opening for Part- u J Time Emergency Medical Technician. tate Certi- This position is for our pool for on-call rts, for any EMT positions. The starting rate of pay ll Seasons will be $9.23 per hour with incentives for 28. License Firefighter I or II certification. Appli- cants must have a current Florida EMT tfnb, 1-10 License, CPR, EVOC and a current Valid Florida Drivers License. This position service Tree requires a background check and partici- :d. Family pation in direct deposit. Position opened until filled. Gilchrist County is an EOE/ tfnb,10-18 DFWP.'Applications must be submitted through a Florida Crown Workforce Job IRT SER- Center (www.employflorida.com). The s, topsoil, Trenton Florida Crown Workforce Job clearing. Center is located at 21,1 B SE 11th Street ) 463-6111 Trenton, FL (352) 463-3677. Applica- tions must include a' copy of your Valid tfnb,5-28 Florida Drivers License. Please no phone calls to employer. 2tb, 1-24-1-31 ]I Help Wanted /PARTS PART-TIME PARAMEDIC JOB ray, Sears, #9671410: Gilchrist County has an open- n, and Hon- ing for Part-Time Paramedic. This posi- iwers. tion is for our pool for on-call Paramedic op positions. Starting rate of pay is $10.40 per hour with incentives for Firefighter tfn, 1-03 I or II certification. Applicants must have current Florida Paramedic License, LD TOWN, ACLS, CPR, EVOC and Valid Florida 432. Hwy- Drivers License. This position requires a Town. Mc- background check and participation in di- nue (behind rect deposit. Position opened until filled. lany colors, Gilchrist County is an EOE/DFWP. Ap- granite to plications must be submitted through a. y. Computer Florida Crown Workforce Job Center eating a last- '(www.employflorida.com). The Trenton r loved one. Florida Crown Workforce Job Center is Open: Tues- located at 211 B SE 11th Street Trenton, Saturday 8 FL (352) 463-3677. Applications must after hours include a copy of your Valid Florida Drivers License. Please no phone calls to tfnb,6-28 employer. 2tb,l-24-1-31 Full-Time Mechanic Job Order Num- ber: 9737322. Gilchrist County Road De- partment has an opening for a Full-Time Mechanic. We are looking for someone to service and maintain all Road Depart- ment vehicles including gas and diesel powered equipment. Valid Class A CDL and experience required. This position is Full-Time 40 hours per week with health and retirement benefits. This position will pay $14.63 per hour. Gilchrist County is an EOE/DFWP. This position requires a background check and pre-employ- ment physical. Employees are required to participate in direct deposit. This po- sition will have a 6 month probationary period. Applications must be submitted through a Florida Crown Workforce Job Center. (www.employflorida.com).The Trenton office Florida Crown Workforce Job Center is located at 211 B SE 11th Street Trenton, FL (352) 463-3677. Ap- plications must include a Valid CDL Li- cense. Please no phone calls to employer. **Position opened until filled** 2tb,1-17-1-24 CDL DRIVERS: Business staged in Cross City. Good Class A CDL Driver's License; transportation to yard, at least 25 years of age, 1 year OTR and dry tanker experience helpful. Home nightly. Call 352-498-3892 ask for Don. tfnb,1-13 Talk to a Quit Coach who can help you quit tobacco. 1-877-U-CAN-NOW 1-877-822-6669 I Help Wanted | Full .time Financial Services position for Palms Medical Group in Trenton. Competitive pay and benefits. Experience in patient collections, insurance filing and medical billing preferred. Data entry and clerical skills a must. Apply to Financial Services Position, 911 South Main Street, Trenton, FL 32693, No phone calls please. EOE. 2tb,1-17-1-24 GILCHRIST COUNTY SCHOOLS Substitute Bus Drivers District Wide. Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Free training provided. Ap- plicant responsible for fingerprinting fee of $54.50.. Applications can be submitted online at www.gilchristschools.org or paper ap- plications may be picked up from the school board office. All applications will be screened. Not all applicants will be in- terviewed. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled unless otherwise indicated. EEO/DFWP. ltb,1-24 SFor Rent 3 BR/2 BA MOBILE HO] ton. No pets, no smoking. Fo nation call 463-3060, ask fo 2 BR/1 BA MOBILE HO0 ton. No pets, no smoking. Fo mation call 463-3060, ask f BELL, Gilchrist County working in the city, but w a peaceful, quiet setting? ry ranch for rent, 3BR, 2 acres with pecans and c great .neighbors. Breakfas place, flooring recently in more details upon request required. $900.00/mo. w last. 802-238-1551. SMALL MOBILE HOM ton for rent. 1 bd rm. liv. ME: In Tren- or more infor- or Jo. tfnb, 1-24 ME: In Tren- Online help quitting tobacco is only a few clicks away. www.quitnow.net/florida SFor Rent. 3 BR/2 BA 1,800 SQ FT HOME on the Suwannee River at Rockbluff, 1/4 mi. South of Rockbluff Store on the Gilchrist side, never floods, large deck and covered patio, fireplace, large walk-in closets and small floating dock $750/mo. plus $1,000 security call 386 935-3213 evenings or leave message during the day. 4tb,1-3-1-24 NEW HOME JUST COMPLETED: 2 BR/2 BA, located in Bell. First, last and security deposit, no pets, lawn service in- cluded. Hometown Realty. 352-463-9001 or 352-222-8575. tfnb,9-27 TRENTON I & II APARTMENTS Rental assistance available for ALL Qualified Applicants. HC/non-HC a6ces- sible. 718 NE 7th Place #905, Trenton, FL 32693. Call 352-463-7106, TDD/TTY 711. Equal Housing Opportunity. tfnb, 1-26 Real Estate Fanning Springs 2 BR 2 bath on 1 acre, RV carport, 2 storage buildings + unf. guesthouse w/ bath. $155,000 Call 407- .718-5326. Itb,1-24 or more infor- 20 ACRES await your mobile home, or Jo. complete with power, septic tank, 4 sheds, tfnb,1-24 2 wells, 50x50 pen. 386-590-4453. Are you 4tp, 1-17-2-7 ant to live in Siant to lgle in 5.84 ACRES NEAR BELL: Highway B on 7 open frontage CR-340, west of US-129, min- Id 7 aks and utes from Suwannee River. No Down t nook, fire-. Payment, Owner Financing, $45,000. stalled. Lots 352-463-1327. t. References 8tp,1-17-3-7 ith first and 20-ACRE FARM: large shop w/concrete 4tb, 1-17-2-7 flooring, 2 barns, water to all pastures, DWMH lots. of upgrades including wood dE in Tren- laminate & tile flooring. 3 BR/2 BA, rm.; kitchen. $144,000. 931-296-7405. bath, closed in front porch, laundry rm., pet door, back porch, cent. heat, Ig. fenced yard. All new inside. Single or a couple, no children, must have references, year lease. $400.00 down, $400.00 a month. Ph. 352-542-2955 cell 352-356-1991. 2tb,1-17-1-24 /HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 BR/1 BA with large living room in Trenton. $650 per month. Security deposit is first and last month's rent or $500 with credit refer- ences. 352-221-4844. 2tp,1-17-1-24 FOR SALE Retail storefront property in downtown Trenton. Three buildings on Main Street. Call 352-463-7135. tfni,6-30 E G Looking for local face-to-face help? Find a center near you. www.ahectobacco.com Meridian ... Behavioral Healthcare ' CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Bronson, Trenton: Case Managers (Adult/Child) Bronson/Trenton/Cross City: Certified Medical Assistants Please visit www.mbhei.org to apply! EOE, DFWP, E-Verify BE SOMEOI WORTH LOOKING UP TO. Be a role model! For more information on free tobacco cessation programs in Gilchrist County for your employees, your family, or yourself, contact the Tobacco Free Partnership of Gilchrist County. www.tfp-gilchrist.org 3 EASY & FREE WAYS TO QUIT Need A Sign! Call Woodland C# S]Igns (352) 463-7135 Illl --.A.. . ..... .. lgmll [IT i ..... .... .. .. "I"imma Page Twelve GJLCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 24,2013: Continued from page 1 Gilchrist County Property Appraiser instead. With his wife, Xina, parents, Jimmy and Patty, and brother, Greg, looking on, Leggett accepted the Citizen of the Year Award. "Wow! I would just like to thank' God and my family," Leggett said. "The support this county has given me over the years is awesome. Thank you!" The 1980 Citizen of the Year, Gary Rexroat, who is affectionately known by many in the community as simply "Dr. Gary", stepped up to the podium to present the 2012 Business of the Year Award to Ayers Health and Re- habilitation Center. Established in 1982, Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center was the result of much hard work and deter- mination by community leaders who were intent on bringing a first class facility to Gilchrist County. Over it's 30 year history, Rexroat explained, that Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center has had continued success and serves as a godsend to its patients. "Even during these uncertain eco- nomic times, this business continues to make our community a better place to live," Rexroat said. Jo Buckles, administrator at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center, ac- cepted the plaque, saying "I started at Ayers when I was 22, and now I'm 53, I've been there a long time." Buckles said that the facility is all about heart and spirit just like the community 'I would just like to thank you all for your love and support over the years," Buckles said. Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz presented the Outstanding Civic Organization of the Year Award to "a group of individuals'who take their community involvement very seriously." The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Volunteers, provide service with a smile while conducting ell-checks on elderly in the community each da\. providing parking assistance at football games and large events like the Gilchrist County Education Foundation's Wild Beast Feast, and providing Thanksgi vi ng food baskets for families in need each year. During the month of December. the. Gilchrist County Sheriff's Volunteers logged 982 rules on the road and 112 hours in patrol cars serving the citi- zens of this community Awards were also presented in for the Chamber's Annual Holiday The Chamber's Annual Holiday Lighting Contest winners are shown from left to right, Patsy and Raymond Avery, who placed first in the residential category, Iris Roberts, representing the Bell Town Hall which won the government category. A representative from Trenton Floral was not present to accept the first place prize for the business category. Lighting Contest. In the business category, Trenton Floral placed first, Bell Town Hall won the government category and Raymond and Patsy Av- ery placed first in the residential cat- egory for the fourth year in a row. Gilchrist County Chamber of Com- merce President Tammy Beauchamp and Treasurer Michael McElroy kept the crowd entertained throughout the red carpet elent while sharing Mas- ter of Ceremonies duties. A num- ber of door prizes were given away throughout the evening as Gilchrist County citizens gathered to reflect on the year 2012. At right: 2012 Chamber of Commerce President Tammy Beauchamp accepted a plaque for her service from A lichael AIcElrot. Michael and Trmanmi served as Master of Ceremonies at last Week's annual banquet, which was held at Pine Grove Baptist Church Springs Saver Landscaping Workshop planned for, February 16 Submitted The Alachua Counts En'ironmen- tal Department will offer a Springs Saver Landscaping Workshop on February 16, 2013. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Poe Springs Park. Poe Springs is west ofHigh Springs on CR 340. Current Problems is working with the department to coordinate this free workshop. Space is limited, so be sure to.sign up right away. This is a workshop that includes hands-on activity as well as presen- tations about springs, rain gardens, low impact design and development, water conservation and springs, land- scape planting for dry areas and wa- ter conservation Lunch will be provided. Funding is provided by a Springs Protection Tag Grant administered by the Wild- life Foundation of Florida. Remem- ber, there is no charge for this free workshop: While anyone is welcome to at- tend, we are especially hoping resi-. dents of the Alachua, High Springs. Bell, Ft. White area.will come, since these people live within the spring- shed of the Santa Fe Springs. Martin is Newberry Elementary School Teacher of the Year By Carrie A. Mizell Trenton's own Morgan Martin has been named Teacher of the Year at Newberry Elementary School. A third year teacher, Mor'gan teaches first grade, inclusion, and was nominated by her peers for the award. A school wide vote was held and Morgan recalls being completely surprised when .she was announced -the winner in November. "Growing up, I always watched my mom [Salley Martin] as a teacher and I always knew that it was something that I was called to do as well," Morgan said. "I knew that it was not going to always be an easy job, but I had a great example set before me of someone who always put their students first." Coincidentally, Morgan's mother, Salley Martin was chosen Teacher of the. Year at Trenton High School in 2009. After graduating from Trenton High School, Morgan went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Florida and her Masters in 2010 in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Educational Technology. While doing her internship at Newberry Elementary School, Morgan started working with Teri Jones in 2009. Over the years, Morgan said Teri grew from being her mentor in an internship. to being a co-worker that she can go to for anything and everything. "She has taught me so much over the years and she has been such a great example," Morgan said. "She truly fights for all ot her students and is always finding new and innovative ways to engage children in learning. Teri Jones is a'very special teacher, but according to Newberry Elementary School principal Lac% Redd. so is Morgan Martin. "Morgan is an exceptional teacher." Redd said. "She demonstrates all the qualities Hook for in a quality teacher, passion for her job. the ability to meet all kids needs and the eagerness to grow and learn." , Redd said that Morgan is a perfect representative for Newberry Elementary School's Teacher of the Year. "I've watched her since she was a loung teenager and my babysitter. grow up into an exceptional person," Redd said. "Her parents should be very proud." The Newberry Elementarn School principal said she loves having Morgan work for her, and she know s that her 19 students also love her. As an inclusion 'and ESOL Morgan Martin teacher, Morgan really emphasizes that every student brings something special to offer to the class. Each one of her students are known to be sweet, determined, humorous and very well-behaved. "Our classroom is founded on love," Morgan explained. "We have a love for each other. I want them to love themselves and believe that they can do anything they set their little minds to. And I, want them to love learning and de% elop into lifelong learners.' At press time, Morgan and her students were learning ,sign language, which, she said has been a joy. For every sight word a student is taught in her classroom. they are also taught the word in sign language, so that they can all communicate w ith a student in the class who relies on sign language. When, asked what she thinks it means to be a good teacher. Morgansaid,"I think being a good teacher means finding a way to make a child a lifelong learner. It means engaging a child in learning in a way that learning is not a job for them, but something that they love- Every child is different. but it takes getting to know your children and finding ways to make them successful. To be a good teacher. it often times takes challenging myself, and-not being okay with where I am, but always wanting to learn more, to best reach the students in my class." 'Personally, NMorgan said she w would like to get married and have a family in the future, but for right now, she is currently working on teaching herself Spanish. As for what the future holds, Morgan said she would like to go back to school and work on her Education Leadership degree. "The best thing about being a teacher is knowing that I am making a difference." 'Morgan said. "I would like to eventually %work in administration, however, right now I am perfectly content with just teaching." Local bowhunter education course scheduled for February 2 Now you can take the Florida Bowhunter Education Course by completing an online, distance-learnihg component, followed by attending a field class.. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hunter safety personnel scheduled the field day for February 2, from 8 a.m., until noon. This field day is designed to be a hands-on, constructive learning experi- ence that will include bow setup and shooting, field walks, exercises in fol- low ing the animal's trail, erecting and safely ascending and descending from tree stands, as well as equipment preparation and survival techniques. A small fee to take the distance-learning course is payable to the National Bowhunter Education Foundation on its website: www.bowhunter-ed.com/fl. You also can reach the online distance-learning course at MyFWC.com/Bow- hunt. Participants can expect to learn all aspects of bowhunting, including: History of bowhunting; Safe and responsible bowhunting; Preparing for the hunt; Shot placement and game recovery; Use of elevated stands and other techniques; and Outdoor preparedness. Students of all ages may participate; however, an adult must accompany those younger than 16. Participants should bring all equipment, including bow and arrows. Students should register for the course in advance by calling the FWC's, regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525. The location for this class will be given to those who register in advance. O'Leno State Park Race the Tortoise 5K will be held on March 2 Submitted Slow and steady wins the race. That's the lesson many learn at an early age from the children's story of the tortoise and the hare. On March 2, 2013, would-be tortoises and hares can put the lesson into practice at the fifth annual Race the Tortoise 5k run/walk, at 8 a.m., at O'Leno State Park, about six miles north of High Springs, on U.S. Hwy. 441. Proceeds from the race will help the Park provide for the creatures in its Nature Center and expand it exhibits. The certified race course is run along the park's scenic paved main road, and all entrants receive a much-admired; "turtle-enhanced," t-shirt. The entry fee for those age 14 and younger is $10 and for all others $20 through February 14, 2013, and $25 aftei this date through race day on March 2, 2013. Entry to the park is free for registered runners and walkers and those riding with them. The race is limited to the first 300 registrants, so sign-up now. Prize money for Overall and Masters Winners setting course records is provided by Friends of O'Leno,.Inc., the Park's Citizen Support Organization and race host. First, second, and third place finishers in each age group receive "Tortoise Trophies." To register or get more information, go to www.friendsofoleno.org and click on 5K Run. Or contact Cindy Preston (Cynthia.EPreston@dep.state.fl.us; phone 386-454-0723) with questions about the race. Donations also are appreciated and tax deductible. Please make checks payable to Friends of O'Leno, Inc., and mail to P.O. Box 2879, High Springs, FL 32655. The Tortoise encourages you to "Care for your heart, take part." Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce Loving God, Loving People Weekend" Saturday, January 26 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Student Rally (Youth & College Ages) Free Pizza, Live Music....and more! Sunday, January 27 Community-wide Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Worship Celebration 10:30 a.m. Recognition of Trenton Tigers Football Team Sunday Evening Celebration 6:00 p.m. Trinity River Band | BAPTIST CHURCH 16655 N.W. CR-339 Trenton, Florida 32693 352-463-2151 5 Page Twelve LIG CHRIST COUNTY JOUR L THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013: |
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