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Ilnion USPS 648-200 Three Sections Lake Butler, Fl( Q(ount2 orida Thursday, July 14, 20 S) k 0 A-Vse - 95th Year 14th Issue 50 CENTS ww .U0meon -neco0-mil tme lle. ne Note This! Pop Warner sign-ups to be held July 12, 19 Union County Pop Warner sign-ups will be Thursday, July 12 and 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the O.J. Philips Recreation Complex. Football is $60. Cheerleading is $130. For sign-ups., parents will need the following: a birth certificate, current picture, current physical and a report card from the last grade completed. Questions? Call Brett Dukes at (386) 623-4952 or Brandy Tomlinson at (352) 745-1107. VFW holds poker event July 14 Lake Butler VFW Post 10082 will hold a Christmas in July poker run on Saturday, July 14, to help children's charities this year. Sign-in is-from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Double Deuce, 200 S.W. Fourth Ave. Donations are $15 per person (with meal). Without a poker hand, meals-consisting of spaghetti, bread, green beans and cake-are a $5 donation. Residents who would like to support the cause do not have to go on the poker run to play. There will be a 50/50 drawing (need not be present to win) and door prizes. For more information, call post commander John Crews at (386) 496-3263. New Beginnings to hold revival July 12-13 New Beginnings Holiness Church will hold a revival on Thursday and Friday, July 12-13, at 7:30 p.m. The revival will feature Apostle Austin Lancaster of Rahem Ministries of DeLand. Be WISE offers health series Be WISE Union County offers the following workshops to educate the public on issues that affect their overall health: $ Understanding Alzheimers Thursday, July 12, 10 a.m., Lake Butler Hospital. ( Diabetes Series - Thursday, July 19, 10 a.m., Lake Butler Hospital. Public Meetings * Worthington Springs Election Tuesday, July 17. Council seats have been decided, but Worthington residents will still vote on the revised city charter. * Union's Board of County Commissioners - Public Hearings - Monday, July 16, at 6:45 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. in commission meeting room 101 in the Union County Courthouse. * During the first public hearing, the board will consider preliminary approval for the Hidden Oaks Phase II subdivision by Ernest Peacock. At 6:50 p.m., the board will consider an ordinance relating to local business taxes. At 6:55 p.m., the board will consider final approval of the Whispering Oaks subdivision. The public may speak for or against these issues during the public hearings. Lake Butler teen dies in Friday auto accident BY CAROLYN EAVES and LINDSEY KIRKLAND A 16-year-old Lake Butler girl was killed last week when, for unknown reasons, her vehicle crashed on S.R. 100, according to the Florida Highway Patrol traffic report. Ariel B. Croft and her passenger, Adam T. Adkins, 20, were taken to Shands University of Florida by TraumaOne helicopters around 5 p.m. Friday after EMS, fire and forestry employees and volunteers worked to free them from the vehicle. Croft was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m. Adkins did not appear on the hospital records. Croft, driving a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, was eastbound on S.R. 100 at 4:28 p.m., according to Trooper Jeremy J. Peck. The vehicle travelled off the roadway and collided with shrubbery in .the tree line. The front of the vehicle then collided with a small concrete post and a large tree, Trooper Peck said. Croft was not wearing a seat belt, Trooper Peck said. Damage to the VW was $25,000. Accident part of July 4 statistics FHP monitored traffic fatalities during throughout a six-day period surrounding the Fourth of July. From Tuesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 8, FHP noted that 31 people died in 28 different automobile accidents. This included the crash involving Croft on S.R. 100 on Friday. During the period, Troopers keep track of driving under the influence, speeding and restraint violations. Through the holiday period, 167 people were charged with DUIs; 7,589 were issued I.. S 4 i1*'* a .L. .. i; J" - r r ''lr '''' ~L '~C1- F L . ;,!B 4 LBES earns top FCAT grade grading scale, she replied, "A lot of things." Bishop said teachers and staff review the Sunshine State Standards that will be tested, and then they map out how many times they can teach this information before the FCAT test. "There's absolutely continuity in curriculum," she said. If a teacher needs more tools to reach every student, she said, then the school and the district work together to provide that professional development. "I feel like it is a district- wide effort," she said, noting that parent involvement is an important factor in how well a child performs on the FCAT. "The kids work very hard," she said, "and we try to See GRADE, p. 3A Middle school falls to a C; high school remains a C BY LINDSEY KIRKLAND Times Editor Lake Butler Elementary School received a school grade of A for the third year in a row based on FCAT scores. This is unlike the middle school,-which fell to a C this year, after being rated a B school for the past four years. Union County High School remained a C school for the fifth year in a row. LBES Principal Lynn Bishop said Tuesday she was happy with the continued effort put in by the students, staff, parents and district level administration to achieve their school grade. "We're very proud," she said. When asked what key methods are used to keep LBES -on top-of the- school- speeding tickets; 1,426 seatbelt and child restraint violations were cited; and Troopers assisted 4,225 motorists throughout Florida. FHP participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Rediiction Effort), a national program aimed at reducing the number of traffic crashes on interstate highways during holiday periods. FHP investigated 2,270 collisionss as part of the effort. Some preliminary holiday statistics provided by FHP are; *. 16 fatalities, 52 percent, occurred during the night Hours. * Of the 28 traffic crashes, 82 percent, or 23, remain listed as pending test results. Five, or 18 percent, are currently non- -alcohol related. * Of the 31 deaths, 13 percent, or 4, were pedestrians, 6 percent, or 2, were bicyclists and 3 percent, or 1, was riding a go-cart. * 67 perceptiof those killed in vehigle.s. normally equipped with safety belts were not using those resoraints. ABOVE: Ariel Croft, 16, shown in a recent photo. LEFT: After the scene was cleared of emergency personnel, Florida Highway Patrol troopers (not pictured) stayed until nearly 8 p.m. Friday to investigate what was left of the car on S'.R. 100. - ---.~.~..,,~yar~ -- Report Card school 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 UNION (district B B B B Lake Butler Elem. A B A A A Lake Butler Middle B B B B C Union County High C C C C C BRADFORD (district) C C C C CLAY (district) A A Proposed city budget includes rate increases A raise for city employees is also proposed, while the millage rate remains unchanged BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer It was with regret that Lake Butler city manager Richard Tillis presented the city commissioners with a proposed 2007-08 budget that includes rate increases in water, sewer and solid waste collection, but he also emphasized the changes were nominal, especially in light of the fact no such increases have occurred in more than 10 years. "This will be the last budget I have the opportunity to present to you," said Tillis, who is set to retire. "I hate that I had to present it with increases, but you just have to do what you have to do. It's been a long time. We've managed to do those services without having to have increases, but at some point in time it catches up with you." However, Tillis said Lake Butler's rates, even with proposed increases, will still be well below neighboring cities. For example, in looking at approximately 10 cities in north Florida, the average cost for t\vice-a-week garbage collection for residents is $14.58, Tillis said. Lake Butler residents, who haven't experienced an increase in garbage rates in probably 14 years, Tillis said, are paying $7. The proposed increase is $10-almost $4 below the average of surrounding cities. (Proposed commercial rate increases range from $1 to $20 depending upon the type of service.) "We're still lower than anybody else around us," Tillis said. The proposed rate increase for water service is $1.75 (from $9.75 to $11.50) for 0- 3,000 gallons. The proposed cost of each additional 1,000 gallons has increased $1.60 to $1.90. from A $3 increase is proposed for sewer service (0-3,000 gallons), from $20 to $23.'The proposed cost of each additional 1,000 gallons has increased from $1.70 to $2, while the proposed maximum costs for residential service has increased from $32.75 to $36.75. The last increase in water and sewer rates occurred in 1996. Tillis said the increases were being recommended because the utility fund has barely broken even the past two years. He anticipated expenditures surpassing revenues at the close of this fiscal year. A large part of that is due to the $225,000 that was used to match a CDBG grant in upgrading the Main Street water distribution system in 2000-01, Tillis said. Reserve funds dwindled from $658,240 to $396,085 after that. Those funds increased to $482,860 in 2004, but a steady decline has followed. Rising costs of supplies, materials, electricity and fuel have also contributed to the decline, Tillis said. "We've managed to absorb a lot of' those increases and continue to operate," Tillis See BUDGET, p. 2A Stay informed. Get involved. Be entertained. Keep in touch. Express,yourself. Know your community. Deadline 5 p.m. Monday before publication Ad deadline noon on Tuesday - 6 1189076 63869 2 A A . ~ t. ir :-. 14 '' ir r (386) 496-2261 Page 2A UNION COUNTY TIMES July 12, 2007 Agencies to teach public emergency preparedness Local agencies will join together next month to hold an Emergency Preparedness Fair. The event is set for Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will display the efforts of many local agencies .--that have been working. foro weeks to prepare f6ir he event. Union County's Emergency Operations Center (Emergency Management), the sheriff's office, fire department, Emergency Medical Services, the health department, City of Lake Butler,_ Red _Cross,; ShandsCair of the University of Florida, Lake Butler ,Hospital/Hand Surgery Center, .Be W.I.S.E., Spires IGA of Lake Butler and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day ;Saints will sponsor the fair for .the residents of the county. The event will be held at .Lakeside Park near the community center. "Are You Prepared?" will be "the theme of the fair. ': Charlie Wiggins, director of :public affairs and emergency .preparedness for The Church *;of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day ',Saints' Lake City stake, said he 'hopes the ,event will help -individuals and families .become better prepared to idhandle emergencies. Events will include: How to prepare individual emergency survival kits. Fire safety demonstrations. Emergency food and Water storage and water purification. Fingerprinting of children for their protection. Personalized, computer family emergency plans. Basic first aid. Cooking without power. How to use inexpensive hand-held radios for emergency communications. Emergency evacuation routes and shelters. Hurricane information and tracking maps. Tornado and flood information. How to shut off utilities. How to do home canning. Gardening tips. How to quilt. Making family emergency contact lists. Preserving important documents. Using GPS to locate people in disasters. and MUCH MORE. The ShandsCair helicopter will land at the city park to demonstrate its capabilities. The Red Cross bloodmobile will be on hand for those who wish to donate blood. Free hot dogs and cold drinks will be provided for those who visit the emergency preparedness displays. For further information contact Angie Gibson at (386) 496-3250 or the Union County Emergency Operations Center at (386) 496-4300. Middle school holds open gym for girls volleyball All girls in the sixth-, seventh- or eighth grade who are interested in volleyball conditioning and skill development are invited to Lake Butler Middle School's open gym on Tuesdays and Thursday through Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m. in the LBMS gymnasium. There will be no open gym July 17 and 19, but it will' continue on Tuesday, July 24. Girls do not have to participate in this activity to try out for the LBMS 2007- 2008 volleyball team on Aug. 23. A completed medical authorizations form, .yailable in the school's front office, is required to participate in the open gym. July 12 Workshop aims to educate public on home buying process Ready to buy a home? Unsure of where and how to start? ERA Advantage Realty and SunTrust Mortgage will provide a workshop to answer questions and help potential homebuyers with every step. It will take place on Thursday, July 12, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m., at the Lake Butler community center, 1.55 N.W. Third St. Topics of discussion will include mortgage application process, credit reports/scores, types of financing, Florida bond program, SHIP program and closing costs. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat by calling Chris Stanley at ERA at (386) 496- 1890. First Christian to hold VBS-July 29 to Aug. 3 First Christian Church of Lake Butler will hold its Vacation Bible School entitled "Avalanche Ranch" from Sunday, July 29, to Friday, Aug. 3. It will be from 6-8:30 p.m. each night: The VBS is aimed at those from kindergarten to sixth grade. '.. Lake Butler MiniStorage *MiniSlorage in Lake Buller ............ COMING SOONI MORE UNITS & FENCIhG S Uni ts Availableh: 55 5x10 10x10 Coming Soon!10x20 -: .... -'- -. ' Access 24 hours. Security. 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SCompany-provided COL training for qualified candidates * $33.500-$60,500 (depending on experience) * Low-cost medical and dental insurance ii -f '*iw schneiderjobs.com 1-800-44-PRIDE 1-800-447-7433 lnion Countp ItCime Subscription Rate ii $30.00 per year: $16.00 six months Outside Trade Area $30.00 per year: $16.00 six months USPS 648-200 Published each Thursday and entered as Periodical Postage Paid at Lake Butler, Florida under Act of March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: UNION COUNTY TIMES 125 E. Main Street Lake Butler, FL 32054 Web address: UCTimesonline.com (386) 496-2261 John M. Miller, Publisher n Trade Area Editor: Lndsey Kirkland Sports Editor Cliff Smelley Advertising. Kevin Miller Don Sams Darlene Douglass S y! getting : Joalyce Graham Advertising and Newspaper Prod Classified Adv Bookkeeping Earl W Rny Melisa Noble Kathi Bennett For more information, call Kevin Reiver or Denise Ricks at the church at (386) 496-3956. Transportation meeting cancelled The Union County Transportation Disadvantaged Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, has been cancelled. The-board met in June, and there is no new business for the July. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1:15 p.m. marks the board's next scheduled meeting. For questions, call Lynn Godfrey at (800) 226-0690, ext. 110. Free art reception to be held July 19 in Gainesville The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation. and Cultural Affairs announced the opening of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Exhibition, which will run until Sunday, Aug. 19, in the Thomas Center Mezzanine Gallery. The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork from members of arts association, which has fostered and encouraged the study of the visual arts through every medium since 1923. A free public reception will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 5-7 p.m. The Thomas Center Galleries are located at 302 N.E. Sixth Ave. in Gainesville. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and weekends from 1-4 p.m. The galleries are closed for observed holidays. For additional gallery information, contact Erin Friedberg at (352) 393-8532 or www.gvlculturalaffairs.org. LBMS girls volleyball tryouts set for Aug. 23 Lake Butler Middle School will hold its girls volleyball tryouts on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2-3-24, from 3-5 p.m. in the LBMS gymnasium. All girls going into the sixth, seventhqr eighth gade who is interest in playing volleyball can try out for the team; Participants should be dressed-out and ready to star.t- promptly at 3 p.m. : All paperwork-preparation physical evaluation, consent and release from liability certificate, LBMS volleyball registrationiform and medical authorization form-must be turned into Coach Trudy Andrews prior to participating in the tryouts. These packets can be picked up in the school's front office. If you have any .questions, please call Trudy Andrews at- (352) 494-4602. Win an authentic Dale Earnhardt Sr. pit crew jacket The Rotary Club of Lake Butler is selling $1 tickets for a, chance to win an authentic Dale Earnhardt Sr. pit crew jacket. Tickets are available at the library, Community State Bank, Mercantile, Custom Computer Services and the Union County Times. For more information, call (386) 496-3432. Early Learning Coalition meets July 16 The executive/finance committee of the Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway Inc. will meet Monday, July 16, at 3 p.m. at the coalition office, 484 S.W. Commerce Drive, Suite 155, in Lake City. The coalition oversees the state and federal funding for all school readiness programs birth to age five for the following counties: Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette', Suwannee and Union. It encourages community participation and welcomes any input. If any person interested in ,attending this meeting has a disability requiring special assistance, contact Stacey Nettles at (386) 75270770. C.R. 229 set to reopen in August According to the latest reports from the Florida Department of Transportation, C.R. 229 in Raiford is set to reopen in August. A section of the .road connecting Uniorn and Bradford counties (between S.R. 121 and C.R. 225) has been completely closed to replace the New River Bridge. BUDGET Continued from p. 1A said, "but it finally caught up with us." Tillis .said he would like to see the utility fund generating adequate revenue so that 5-10 percent of the total operating budget can be set aside for -future expansion and emergencies, such as when the sprayfield pumps had to be replaced last year. "That was a $75,000 hit all at one whack," Tillis said. The board unanimously approved the tentative budget, which includes a 3-percent raise across the board for city employees, and a tentative millage rate of 2.25-the same rate that wvas approved last year. Tillis said some may question a raise in salaries when rate increases are being proposed for water, sewer and solid waste collection rates, but he said employees are facing rising costs like everyone else. "Employees pay just as much when they go to the grocery store or buy any other product as the next person," Tillis said. "They need to keep up with the cost of living as well." The proposed budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year is $2.17 million and is a decrease of $520,577 from last year's proposed budget (most of that is attributable to the city closing out its CDBG grant, Tillis wrote in his report to the commission). The total comprises $841,930 for general fund operations, $1.04 million for utility fuhd operations ($340,787.24 water division, $704,113.26 sewer/solid waste' division) and .,$285,000 for special projecdtSnd funds. This year's proposed general fund is an increase from last year f $39,437.50. Even though the same millage rate of 2.25 is proposed, revenue from ad valorem taxes has increased by 2.6 percent based on new-growth estimates provided by the'" property Appraiser's office. The next budget hearing will take place on Monday, Aug. 6, at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. ,..,-, ;' ":,, *, ,i :::?', 'r" ' ininq S onl -^~~ ~ 0 \ aft0 A Special Profile on our Prison System The Bradford County Telegraph will he printing a Special Section Thursday, iJuly 19. that will cover our local Correction Facilities and Pride of Florida . This Special will cover the overall profile-'ifthe system... including the history of the prisons, stories on the wardens, the economic impact on the area and much, much more! This keepsake section will he full of interesting articles and information. This Special Section will be inserted into all our newspapers that cover Starke, Keystone Heights, Lake Butler and surrounding areas. Extra copies will also be distributed to each prison facility. This Special Section, containing a wealth of history and photographs. are sure to excite our readers and will become a keepsake. Advertisement Reservations are being taken now! Don't let this opportunity pass you Iby.. Call Darlene or Kevin today at 904-964-6305 , Zlwe rabforb C ountp v elegrapl) ,V 131 W. Call Street Starke, FL 904-964-6305 a farr y Potter comes to thieyufCc lirary Union County Public Library will be hosting a Harry Potter party celebrating the release of the seventh book of the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly . Hallows." Come to the library Friday, July 20, from 9 p.m. to 12:01 a.m. for an enchanted evening of food, crafts, trivia and more! Get sorted into a Hogwarts house! Munch on magical sweets! Take classes with professors Snape and Trelawney! Hang with Harry Potter and friends! And when the clock strikes 12:01, the new book will spellbound the world! Pictured above are library staff, friends and patrons who all love Harry Potter. I -- I- ----~Y~-n i - ...." :-t, July 12, 2007 UNION COUNTY TIMES Page 3A SHINE offers health insurance counseling July 17 Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, known as SHINE, will offer health insurance advice on Tuesday, July 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Union County Health Department, 495 E. Main St. in Lake Butler. Volunteer Bob Hakes will be on hand to provide the free program that counsels seniors and disabled Medicare recipients about their health insurance plans and other health care-related options. SHINE offers free health insurance counseling to seniors Aug. 1 Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, known as SHINE, will offer health insurance advice on Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Union County Public Library, 175 W. Main St. in Lake Butler. Volunteer Bob Hakes will be on hand to provide the free program that counsels seniors and disabled Medicare recipients about their health insurance plans and other health care-related options. AARP offers summer driver safety courses AARP is offering several Driver Safety Program classes during the summer. The two-day, eight-hour classroom instruction refines driving skills and. develops defensive driving techniques. It is $10, and there are no tests. The certificate qualifies graduates for an auto insurance discount for three years. Class will be held in Starke on July 24-25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes will be held in Gainesville on these dates: July 16-17, noon to 4 p.m.; July ,26-27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and August 15-16, noon to 4 p.m. For information and to register, call (352) 333-3036. July 31 marks substitute teacher orientation for school district The Union County School District Substitute Teacher Training Orientation for the 2007-2008 school year is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the school board meeting room. Attendance for this workshop is required if you are planning to substitute during the 2007-2008 school year. If you have any questions, call the personnel office of the Union County School Board at (386) 496-2045, ext. 230. Please notify the personnel office by July 26 if you plan to attend the'orientation. Farmers' market open Saturdays Union County's Farmers' Market will be open each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, until August. It is located on C.R. 231, next to Jackson Building Supply in Lake Butler. Energy assistance funds available Suwannee River Economic Council Inc. has funds available from the Department of Community Affairs for home and crisis energy assistance ,through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It assists eligible households in paying for home heating and cooling costs. Clients must meet income guidelines and provide proof of income and an energy obligation. Applications are available at the Outreach Center, 855 S.W. Sixth Ave., in Lake Butler. Call (386) 496-2342 to make appointments. YMCA golf tournament sign- up now underway The Bradford-Union YMCA's next golf tournament is slated for Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Starke Golf and Country Club. With two flights, 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the four-man best-ball scramble is limited to 28 teams. Registration is $200 ($50 per person). Prizes will be awarded for the longest and shortest drives, the closest to pin and the straightest drive, plus a hole in one wins a vehicle from Bill Adams Chevrolet of Starke, tournament sponsor. Lunch will be provided, and a ticket drawing between flights will award a number of great prizes. The golf tournament is the YMCA's biggest local fund- raiser, with proceeds dedicated to the organization's expansion. To sign up a team or to help sponsor the event, contact the YMCA at (904) 964-9622, or e-mail a.bray@ncfymca.org. Sheriffs office to conduct traffic checkpoints The Union County Sheriffs Office will be conducting monthly traffic checkpoints at various locations throughout the county. Law enforcement officers will check for vehicle equipment safety-such as defective brakes, lighting or tires. They will also check for valid driver's licenses or violations. This is part of the continuous effort by the sheriff's office to maintain safety on the roads of Union County. Sons of Confederate Vets to meet July 12 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 1463 Battle of Olustee, meets Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at the Lake City- Columbia County "Historical Museum in Lake City, 157 S.E. Hernando Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Contact Camp Adjutant E.J. Stanley at spectorl@alltel.net for further information. Alachua church hosts gospel sing Aug. 11 Hope Community Baptist Church of Alachua, 13719 N.W. 146th Ave., will host a gospel sing on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. For details or directions, call (386) 496-2851.' Veterans services lists office hours The veterans services office hours are Wednesdays from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Union Board of County -Commissioners office, 15 N.E. First St. For more information, call Barbara Fischer at (386) 496-4248. Volunteers needed for museum The Union County historical museum is in need of volunteers because the historical society is looking to extend the hours of the museum to include Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Volunteers must be members of the historical society ($10 yearly dues). To volunteer, contact a member of the historical society or drop by the museum on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon. UC Housing Authority meets second Monday The Union County Housing Authority will hold its board meetings on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings take place at the housing authority's main office, 715 W. Main St., in Lake Butler and are open to the public. GRADE Continued from p. 1A provide incentives to encourage them to do so." On the middle level, LBMS fell from a B to a C. Union County School District's Director of Curriculum Bobbie. Morgan said a main factor affecting LBMS and the whole district was the changes in how schools are graded. "The DOE (Department of Education) implemented more strenuous guidelines this year," she said. "It's a challenge to keep up." Three new components were added to the list of how FCAT school grades are factored: FCAT science scores, learning gains in math among the lowest-performing students and passing scores for the 11t- and 12th-grade students retaking the grade 10 FCAT math and reading exams. According to the DOE, typically when standards are raised and new guidelines are implemented, the "number of low-performing schools will initially, temporarily increase." According to DOE data (of those tested) for LBMS, 91 percent were proficient in writing, 61 were proficient in reading and 52 percent were proficient in math. Fifty-one (51) percent also scored at grade level or above in reading. In math, 56 scored at or above grade level. Morgan said, "We're continuing to show growth." At UCHS, the school grade is currently a C, but Morgan said the school district is appealing this decision. As part of the requirements, Morgan said 50 percent, of the lowest-performing 25 percent of students, must show learning gains. All other requirements, Morgan said, put UCHS on track to receive a B, but of the lowest 25 percent of students, only 49 percent showed learning gains, according to DOE. Morgan said UCHS Principal Alex Nelson calculated the FCAT percentages students received and said he thought that 51 percent showed learning gains. This is why the school district will appeal UCHS' school grade. If the appeal is won, UCHS will be a B school for the first time since school grades began in 1999. Of the 97 percent tested, UCHS students were 92 percent, 37 percent and 66 percent proficient in writing, reading and math, respectively. The school district as a whole also receives a grade. District scores are based on the percent of students in the district meeting high standards in reading, math, writing and science, making reading gains, and the percentage of the lowest 25 percent who make gains in reading and math. With 98 percent of eligible students tested, Union was given a district grade of B. This has been the same grade since district grades were implemented in 2004. To compare with other areas, Bradford made a C and Clay County made an A for the same four-year period. Adequate yearly progress Schools must also meet adequate yearly progress based on subgroups of the student population, including race and the economically disadvantaged. Based on points in each of 39 categories, LBES is the only school in the district to meet AYP, according to DOE data. UCHS SDid not meet AYP. Met 82 percent of criteria in 39 categories. SIn reading: 43 percent of students were at or above grade level; 51 percent made a year's worth of progress; and 49 percent of struggling students made a year's worth of progress. SWhite and economically disadvantaged at UCHS need improvement in reading. SIn math: 73 percent of students were at or above grade level; 77 percent made a year's worth of progress; and 68 percent of struggling students made a year's worth of progress. SEconomically disadvantaged students at- UCHS need improvement in math. 2! In writing: 91 percent of students are meeting state standards. SIn science, 43 percent of students are at or above grade level. Of retakes: 51 percent of students in grades 11- 12 passed the FCAT reading retake, and 57 percent passed the FCAT math retake. LBMS 9 Did not meet AYP. Met 95 percent of criteria. In reading: 68 percent of students are at or above grade level; 62 percent made a year's worth of progress; and 60 percent of struggling students made a. year's worth of progress. SEconomically disadvantaged students at LBMS need improvement .:in reading. SIn math: 59 percent. of students are at or above grade level; 61 percent made a year's worth of progress; and 58 percent of struggling students made a year's worth of progress. Economically disadvantaged students at LBMS need improvement in math. In writing: 86 percent of students are meeting state standards. LBMS met this criteria. SIn science: 38 percent of students are at or above grade level. LBES Met AYP. Satisfied 100 -percent of criteria. In reading: 86 percent of students are at or above grade level; 100 percent made a year's worth of progress; and 100 percent of struggling students made a year's worth of progress. SAll subgroups met this criteria. SIn math: 85 percent of students are at or above grade level; 54 percent made a year's vorth of progress; and 69 percent of struggling students made a year's worth of progress. SAll subgroups met this criteria. < In writing: 94 percent of students are meeting state standards. LBES has met this criteria. In science:; 37 percent of students are at or above grade level. District S Did not meet'AYP. Met 79 percent of criteria. 2 Met writing proficiency. SDid not meet graduation criteria. 2 Met overall math and reading proficiency. Based on subgroups in reading and math, met proficiency for white students. Based on subgroups in reading and math, did not meet proficiency for black students. I Today's library program: A Twisted Fairy Tale 10 a.m. at Lake Butler Elementary School 800 S.W. Sixth St. The school board/USDA will provide lunches for kids under 18! Next week: Duck and cover 'when you see "Animals on the Loose!" Thursday, July 19, 10 a.m. at the library .1 II 91 '. Based on subgroups ini reading and math, met proficiency for hispanic. students. Based on subgroups in reading and math, did! not meet proficiency for economically disadvantaged students. -t. SBased on subgroups in , reading and math, did not meet proficiency for disabled students. Ninety-five (95) percent of disabled students, were not tested in math. , I -I --- Page 4A UNION COUNTY TIMES July 12, 2007 Lake Butler adopts new occupational license schedule BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer At its July 9 meeting, the Lake Butler City Commission unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a new occupational license tax schedule, which will go into effect Oct. 1. John Berchtold, the city manager designee, said there was some adjustment of occupational license rates 10 years ago, but this is the first structural modification since the 1970s. S"We took out classifications that don't really exist anymore, and we added classifications that now exist," Berchtold said. Approx. 2,500 attend July 4 event BY LINDSEY KIRKLAND Times Editor Attendance for Rotary's annual July 4 Celebration at Lakeside Park was estimated around 2,500. Rotary president Jennie Reed said the event did well this year. The weather may have affected the turnout, though there were only a few short showers, lasting minutes or less, However, weather in other places did stop the scheduled skydivers from taking off from Palatka. The skydivers, new to the event this year, were canceled due to weather, but plenty of families-including four- legged friends-came to the event to eat, play games, enter free giveaways and watch the fireworks bySkylighters. A few carnival-type rides and an exotic petting zoo were. also provided by Circle H, who donated 15 percent of its profits back to the Rotary Club of Lake Butler. Rotary received generous donations to put on the event from the following: Clay Electric, Darabi & Associates, Comcast, City of Lake Butler; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Custom Computer Services, Marjorie Driggers, Jackson Building Supply, Norman Stephenson, Joe Stephenson, Lyons & Lyons CPA, George Roberts Insurance, Union County Board of County Commissioners, Touchstone Heating & Air, Community State Bank, Secur-Tel, Spires, Sheffield Pest Control, Vince Deconna Distributing, Sniffen Law Firm, Spence Supply Company; Constangy, Brooks & Smith; Central Builder Supplies of Gainesville, Stan Wilkinson, Cowart Company dba Educational Facilities Learning Group, Learning Path Store, Kahrs Commercial Systems, Rountree-Moore Toyota, Rountree-Moore Ford, Selective Products and Services, Peoples State Bank, Butler Townhomes, Maggi Wetzel, Paolo Salvador and Powell & Jones CPA. Wilson Heating & Air, Ray & Joyce Crawford, Lee's Custom Automotive and Tom Jenkins Electric sponsored the antique car show. The car show, including trucks, monster trucks, cars and motorcycles, raised $1,305, which was donated to the Union County Public Library for its building fund. Rotary will continue to sell its $1 tickets for an authentic Dale Earnhardt Sr. pit crew jacket. The drawing will take place at the Union County High School homecoming game. Tickets are available at the library, Community State Bank, Mercantile, Custom Computer Services and the Union County Times. For more information, call (386) 496-3432. - ~.,C'.~'-li'..VJ -- . City manager Richard Tillis cited an example, saying, "There's a thing in there now called non-traditional arts which includes karate and all these other things that we didn't worry about back in the '70s." A changing world and the arrival of the computer age brought about the need to make changes, Tillis said. He said most of the- fees range from $40-$200. Some occupations that already had high fees "weren't messed with," he said. Berchtold said the new rates were the result of a survey he conducted of eight cities: Avon Park, Chiefland, Fort White, Green Cove Springs, High Springs, Live Oak, Macclenny and Mayo. "In summary, what we found is that Lake Butler's rates for occupational licenses are well below the survey average in almost all cases," Berchtold said. The new rates were based upon the averages of the eight cities surveyed. On a side note, Tillis said one thing the commission will have to look at updating as well are water tap fees. The current fee in no way covers the costs involved if roads have to be cut or patched, for example, along with costs of labor, time, etc. "We are definitely losing money on tap fees," Tillis said. "A three-quarter-inch water tap, no matter which side of the street it's on, is $350." The city would be breaking even if the fee was approximately $500, Tillis said. Berchtold is currently comparing the city's fees to those of surrounding.cities. "I know seven or eight of the communities around us have been surveyed," Tillis said. "The only one that's cheaper is Waldo. Everyone else ranged from about $500 to $1,500 for water taps and even more for sewer taps." Patrols to begin for unleashed dogs Tillis said someone would begin patrolling the city, looking for roaming dogs, in response to concerns brought before the city commissioners by two residents. "If he's loose out there, we'll catch him," Tillis said. The city responds to every call it receives on a loose dog, Tillis said, but has not had someone actually go out looking for unleashed dogs. Tillis said someone would start patrolling during the early morning hours and the late afternoon and early evening hours. He made that statement after the commission heard the fears expressed by residents Bobby Marton and Allegra Saunders. Saunders, who likes to bicycle through downtown, talked of how she has been attacked and chased by dogs in the past. During one incident in which she was chased, she fell into a ditch and sustained several fractures. "I thought my hip was broken," she said. Just recently, she was approached by a dog, but managed to elude it before any harm could be done her. "I know you are aware that we do have a leash law," Saunders said. "I know that. I need some help in enforcing it." Marton said he was bitten by a dog during a recent walk (the incident was reported to the sheriff's office).. He has walked the streets of Lake Butler for more than 30 years, but Marton said in the last year he has noticed more dogs roaming free and has encountered more aggressive dogs. "It's Just getting worse," he said. Saunders mentioned the names .of two other citizens who were concerned as well and told, the commission, it would be surprised at -the number of people who are afraid to ride their bicycles through town. She pleaded for the city to do anything to help. "Whatever it takes," Saunders said. "If it takes a guy, for a while, just to ride through Lake Butler, I believe you could clean out all of the dogs thaare not secure." Liquid sludge to go to Roberts' land Commissioners unanimously voted to approve an agreement with Roberts Land and Timber allowing the city to directly apply liquid sludge upon property owned by Avery Roberts. "It helps (Roberts) with improving an area he wants to make into pasture land, and it obviously helps us," Tillis said, alluding to the anticipated savings of the agreement. The city expects the cost of sludge application to drop from $105 per 1,000 gallons to $40 per 1,000 gallons. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 17, 2007, at 6:50 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida, in a Public Hearing to be held in Room 101 of the Union County Courthouse, Lake Butler, Florida, will consider an Ordinance relating to local business taxes. Said proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at 15 Northeast First Street, Lake Butler, Florida, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting legal holidays. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. 7/5 2tchg. 7/12 NOTICE OF PROPOSED APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SUBDIVISION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACTING AS THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 17, 2007, at 6:45 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners of Union County, Florida, will meet as the Planning and Zoning, Board in a Public Hearing to be, held in Room 101 of the Union Count .Courthouse, Lake Butler, Florida, for preliminary approval of a subdivision to be known as Hidden Oaks Phase II by Ernest Peacock as agent. Said proposed application may be inspected by the public at 15 Northeast First Street, Lake Butler, Florida, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting legal holidays. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed subdivision. 7/5 2tchg. 7/12 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 63-2005-CA-0092 WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, formerly known as Mayor, vice mayor chosen for next term Commissioners Brantley Crawford and Jimmy Beasley will serve as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, this coming year after unanimous approval. Crawford was nominated by commissioner Ray Crawford, while Beasley, who was mayor, was nominated for vice mayor by commissioner Fletcher Myers. First Union National Bank, successor by merger with First Union National BanK of Florida, Plaintiff, V. MARY ANN WILLIAMS; DANIEL L. WILLIAMS; etal., Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Amended Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated June 27, 2007, and entered in Case No. 63-2005-CA-0092 of the Circuit Court for Union County, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the front lobby of the Union County Courthouse, 55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, Florida, at 11:00 a.m., on the 2nd day of August, 2007, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment: Lots 1 amd 2. Block 1, except the North 50.00 feet thereof and except the South 70.00 feet thereof, as shown in the original Plat of Lake Butler, Plat Book 1, Page 9, of the public records of Union County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH all the improvement now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to the property. In accordance .with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice no later than seven days.prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, Via Florida Relay Service. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on July 9, 2007. REGINA H. PARRISH Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Michelle Thurman Deputy Clerk Gerald D. Davis, Esquire Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill & Mul. P a 200 Central Avenue, Suite 1600 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 896-7171 7/12"2tchg.7/19 4, .:~c ~..'. ./ *1- *A -. w : Caroline Smith, 3, reaches way down in the bottom of her cup for something to wash the popcorn down: This Chevy was just one of the dozens of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles that were on display on July 4. 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In rlniitionll;uI Stt lCdII i\cIIII g.C ii )'igl'i illg i is ;I p llll,_ b ClCl, ImI l illt t'I. iiW .IIIh n I -egl otee 2007 UmN iu ;OUNTY ,. Page 5A S-- 4 4--, 4B --.. .-. ._ 1 ). .. _'-. ,t The Marteliz family brought this cougar for event goers to enjoy. At the July 4 antique car show, prizes were awarded '57 Chevy, Carl and Kathy Kienge-'58 Chevy to the top 10 car owners (in no particular order) and Corvette, W.C. Rhoden-'63 Impala, Barbara Richards- to an overall winner. Pictured are Warren Marlowe- '57 Chevy Bel Air, Don Kelley-'72 Chevy Nova, Bill '56 Chevy, Richard Allen-'69 Olds 44, Mike Martin-'67 and Carol Knight-'49 Ford Coupe and (overall) Duane Chevy, Stanley Floyd-'63 Falcon, George Richards- McMahon-'40 Chevy Coupe. 4_ Truck winners were given to the top five trucks and one overall winner. They were Brandon Shoup-'85 Chevy C10, Gary Bass-'71 C10, Jerry Crockrell-'70 C10, Mike Crockrell-'79 Ford pickup, Keith and Jeanette Bryant-'68 Chevy and (overall) John and Patti Crockrell-'36 truck. Rotary members are always there to lend a helping hand. Lake Butler member Dan Word (right) makes sure Steve Saunders doesn't lose his balance while handing up the club's sign for its booth. ABOVE: In the 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, prizes were awarded to the overall top male and female runners (5K) and then prizes based on age. Pictured (I-r) are Kritie Fletcher (28:42), Erin Elixson (29:32), Lisa Worthington (overall women 5K wine with a time of 25:28), Whitney Worthington (37:17), (back) Fred Cunningham (37:37), John Patrick (overall mens 5K winner with a time of 22:25), Scott Fisher (33:18), Bobby Cabral (31:41), Drew Andrews, (40:08), (in front of Fisher) Frankie O'steen (29:30), (in front of Andrews) Andrea Andrews (40:08), (kids in front, I-r) Carley Libby, 7, Jadee O'steen, 6, and (not pictured) Evan Long, Russell Elixson and Christopher Starling. BELOW, LEFT: Ashlynn Turknett, 2, bounces about in the inflatable bounce houses. BELOW: Dale Tillis sings karaoke style. Nine-year-old Daniel Clemons of Lake Butler gave his best shot as he hurled a ball toward some glass bottles in one of the CircleH carnival games. Circle H donated 15 percent of its proceeds by to the Rotary Club of Lake Butler. See MORE, p. 6A SWIFT C EEK E A L Y S: .:. AT IO N "To best serve our customers, Swift Creek Realty is an active member of several Multiple Listing Services. We can effectively access and market properties in Jacksonville, Starke, Lake Butler, Lake City, Gainesville, and everywhere in between." LAKE BUTLER 4BR/2BA, in town near Dekle Cemetery. Completely remodeled, looks brand new! $170,000 [BALR REALIOR . ACREAGE On S.R. 238 in Lake Butler. Great investment, perfect for hunting. Several 350+ acre tracts available. MLS 2 BEDROOM HOME In Worthington Springs, on an oversized city lot. Has been well kept and is ONLY $89,000. AMBER ROBERiS-C'?AWFORD, BROKER/OWNER (386) 496-0499 (800) 833-0499 WWW.SWIFTCREEKREALTY.NET LOCATED WEST OF LAKE BUTLER ON STATE ROAD 100 www.CCNFinc.com JULY 4 Continued from p. 4A CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION of North Florida, Inc. DESIGN BUILD PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL BUTL ER' A BlueScope Steel Company Brian S. Crawford, President/Owner 386.755.8887 L I I I I r IB License #CBCI 25111813 Page 6A UNION COUNTY TIMES July i2, 2007 ., ;K * r. .- . -- -~rV 7 - '. ." / ". -- K --- " : : .. Car show sponsors Clint Wilson of Wilson Heating & Air, Tom Jenkins of Tom Jenkins Electric (second from right), Johnny Lee of Lee's Custom Automotive (right) and (not pictured) Ray and Joyce Crawford present Union County Public Library director Mary Brown with the $1,305 earned from the car show. The money will go toward the library's building fund. (L-R) Cal Stewart and Dennis Crawford buy sweet tea from Rotary president Jennie Reed. f -,, , .1# 5) - 'Sa Candace Koch draws the winner for the Lake Butler Volunteer Fire Rescue's 50/50 drawing. The department earned $436. The other $436 will be awarded to Thelma Simmons. In the car show's motorcycle category, the winners were (not pictured) Stanley Crawford-'04 Wild West, (I-r) Marvin Hagan-'06 Kawasaki, David Williams-'07. Harley Davidson and Scott Reeves-2005 Road King (overall winner). MORE MR . Continued from p. 5A . Carol Mann finds some shade under her husband's (Frank Mann's) truck. Frank (not pictured) was the overall monster truck winner with a '88 Ford Ranger. i:. I liIi:. I. r' :~I' I 'k,.' '~bFE .: jlr` KO R .- riLI Thomas Lemay drinks a refreshing lemonade. Sporting its Gator attire, "Josie" enjoys the park on July 4 with Teri Bedenbaugh (not pictured). Its owner is Mallory Bedenbaugh. -t - '5'' - .( .-, - STOP LEG CRAMPS BEFORE THEY STOP YOU. ri 5,- /6 / With her metallic red, white and blue wig, Juanita Daly won the most patriotic car award for her '70 Chevy Malibu. Frank Mann is pictured with his monster truck trophy for his 2002 Chevy. Diamond Newman, 10, tries to make her way to the top of the greased pole so she can win a cash prize. The Lake Butler Volunteer Fire Rescue gave more than $50 away in this tricky game. 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I I L I ~I L)lt ill tesson tial Mountain Livhtl I:, I 1 1 I 1 I 1 i * Section B: Thursday, July 14, 2007 ,News from Bradford County, Union County and the Lake Region area Concerned Citizens celebrates 30 years Saturday RJE is the site for by a gospel rap group. community seems to be inaugural year. As the "The primary reason for was built as the new RJE High Alica McMillian, the looking forward to it." organization's name suggests, them forming and organizing School in the late 1940s. It 'Cbme Together financial secretary of McMillian has been a citizens were concerned about this group was to save the old served the black community Day' and reason for Concerned Citizens of member of Concerned Citizens the fact they may lose a piece black school," McMillian said. group's existence Bradford County, said, "The of Bradford County since its of their history. The current RJE Complex See CITIZENS, p. 75 BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer It has been a while, but people will "come together" i once again at the RJlE Complex in Starke to enjoy a good time and remember an event that led to the preservation of the complex in the late 1970s. "Come Together Day, an ANIL\ event that used to take place annually, but has not been-held in 10-15 years, returns this Saturday, July 14. It will mark 30 years of existence for MI Concerned Citizens of Bradford County, a group formed in response to the Bradford County School Board's consideration of demolishing the RAE Comple\ after a major fire there in April S1977. The event will last throughout the day. It begins with an opening ceremony- featuring keynote speaker Carolyn Spooner, mayor of f Starke--in the gym at 11 a.m. ''7 Following that, softball ",. ., ,. games between various church ~ ICi 7 ,/7 ,/ '7, groups and featuring teams from Bradford County facing '[~ i off against teams from Jacksonville will be played 1996 FORD RANGER KLT 1998 SATURN WAGON 1996 FORD EXPLORER KLT 1996 FORD TAURUS until 7 p.m. Various vendors will be set Stk #14076 Stk p13936 Stk #14033 Stk #14074 up on the grounds, selling arts and crafts and food items such .- as ice cream, funnel cakes. hamburgers, hot dogs and barbecue dinners. Booths. will- also be maintained by different organizations dispensing information on various topics. such as low-income mortgages. Fun activities such as pony t rides and a moonwalk will be available, while the event concludes with a free concert 1997 BUICK CENTURY 1998 DODGE CARAVAN SE 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998 CHEVY BLAZER LS Stk #13942 Stk #14055 Stk #14026 Stk #13998 PCT class is available at career center Patient C-are---Technician applications are currently available at the Bradford-Union Area Career Technical Center. Applications must be completed and turned in by Friday, Aug. 24. Classes will begin 1999 BUICK REGAL GS 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN 2001 CHEVY MALIBU 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING Wednesday, Sept. 5. For information, call (904) Stk #14025 Stk #13435 Stk #13918 Stk #13941 966-6764. - Group page established for KHHS | Class of 1987WM A.Yahoo Groups page has g. been established for the Keystone Heights High School Class of 1987, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 1998 DODGE RAM1500 SS/T 2001FORD EXPLORER SPORT later this year. Low Miles!, Stk #14047 Stk. #14019 Stk. #14034 Stk #13517 Those graduates can log Stk.#14034 onto the Web site : '' c "W www.groups.yahoo.com/group /khhsclassof87/ to connect". with other former classmates and to help plan this year's reunion. . Starke -. Kiwanis i makes call for Mz. Ugly contestants "Customer Satisfaction Has Been Our Top Priority Since 1947" Can you sing or dance? Do you possess some other talent? w Are you attractive? Do you look good in an evening gown?C If you answered "no" to these questions and are a male. then the Kiwanis Club of Starke wants you to participate AUTO SALES in its annual Mz. Ugly contest. which will be held Saturdauy. Aug. 11, at the Bradford County Fairgrounds. A If you've ever wanted to1 grab the spotlight .and enjoy some good-natured laughs at [ your expense, while at the same time supporting the ~ ' youth of Bradford County, call Steve Denmark at (904) 964- 47 5827. Page 2B TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--B-SECTION July 12, 2007 OBITUARIES --J I wd 4 ?"W" I We, thefamily ofthe late Ms. Rebaner Clark would like to thank each ofyoufor your visits, flowers, cards andfood. Words could never express how thankful we areforall ofyou. Shirley Brathwaite & Family Ihr1e1~ John Allen John Allen KEYSTONE HEIGHTS-John Thomas Allen, 61 years old, died July 9, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Allen moved to Keystone Heights in 1950 from West Palm Beach. He was a self-employed electrical contractor. He attended Keystone United Methodist Church and was a scout master in Boy Scouts Mr. Allen is survived by: his wife, Cheryl Ann Rowe Allen of Keystone Heights; two daughters, Julie Bryan of Cocoa Beach and Janine Sandberg of Keystone Heights; two sons, John Thomas Allen Jr. of Starke and Joseph Francis "Jeff" Allen of Raiford; one brother, George Francis Allen of Keystone; and eight grandchildren. Memorial services for Mr. Allen will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Keystone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Corbett officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Moring Funeral Home of Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Edward Crews LAWTEY Edward Dexter Crews, 82, of Lawtey died Monday, July 2, 2007, at Shands Starke following an extended illness. Born in Baker County, Mr. Crews retired from Ford Motor Company. He was active in the army reserves and served in World War II. He was a member of Manntown Congregational Holiness Church in Glen St. Mary. Mr. Crews is survived by: his ...._-wife, Joyce Crews; a daughter, Debbie Bell -of- Manchester, Tenn.; a son, Edward Dale Crews of Lawtey; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He' was preceded iin death by his father, the Rev. W.S. Crews Sr.; fis' iiot'her, Daisey Ola Crews, and a son; Philip Crews. Funeral services for Mr. Crews were July 6, 2007, at Manntown Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. David Hodges officiating. Burial followed in Manntown Cemetery under the care of Archie Tanner Funeral Home of Starke. Ariel Croft LAKE CITY-Ariel Bonnie Croft, 16 years old, died July 6, 2007, at Shands UF from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lake City, Croft lived in both Lake City and Lake Butler. She was of the Christian faith. Croft was a student at Union County High School. Ariel is survived by? her' parents, Bruce Croft of Lake Butler and Lucy Lowe of Lake City; her three sisters, Ruby Croft, Kasey Croft and Kendall Croft all of Lake City; maternal grandparents, Glenn and Gloria Lowe of Moorehaven; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Croft of Lake Butler. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Delbert Croft. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 3 p.m. at the Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home chapel in Lake City. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Lake City. Joan Epps STARKE Joan Annie Silcox "Epps, 73, of Starke died at her home July 10, 2007, after an extended illness. Mrs Epps was a retired deputy clerk for the Bradford County Clerk's Office. Arrangements are under the care of Archer Funeral Charles Garrard STARKE -'Charles Anthony Garrard Jr., 79, of Starke died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at .Bradford Terrace Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Washingotn, Ga., on Sept. 22, 1927, Mr. Garrard moved to Starke in 1976 from Jacksonville. He was owner/operator of Garrard Ceramic Mold Company in SLawtey for more than 25 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion in Jacksonville and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Garrard is survived by: two sons, Charles A. Garrard III of Orange Park and George Garrard of Starke; three sisters, Mary Ingram of Jacksonville, Doris Parks of Valdosta, Ga., and Margaret Johnson of Ludowici, Ga.; three brothers, Roscoe Garrard and Sam Garrard, both of Jacksonville, and John F. "Frankie" Garrard of Mayo; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Garrard. Graveside services for Mr. Garrard were July 9, 2007, at Resthaven Cemetery in Washington, Ga., under the care of Jones Funeral Home of Starke. Maryn Kent RAIFORD-Infant Maryn Isabelle Kent, 3 days old, died Sunday July 1, 2007, at Shands UF. Maryn is survived by: her parents, John B. and Christina Raulerson Kent of Raiford; her maternal grandparents, Gene and JoAnn Raulerson of Lake Butler; her paternal grandparents, Thomas B. and Mary E. Kent of Olustee; her maternal great- grandparents, Joyce and Elton Bass of Lake Butler; her maternal great-grandfather, J.T. Bass of Alachua. Graveside funeral services for Maryn were July 7, 2007, at 1i a.m. at Dedan Cemetery of Brooker. Burial followed under the care of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler. Doris Rhoden LAKE CITY Doris Adams Rhoden, 84, of Lake City died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at The Health Care Center of Lake City following an extended illness. Born in Sandersville, Ga., on Sept. 29, 1922, Mrs. Rhoden moved to Lake City three years ago from Starke. She was a homemaker and member of Starke Church of Christ. Mrs. Rhoden is survived by: a daughter, Peggy M. Greene of Lake City; a son, Robert D. "Bobby" -Rhoden of Salt Springs; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonzy Rhoden. Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoden were July 9, 2007, in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel in Starke with Pastor Doug Tackett conducting the services. Interment followed in Crosby Lake Cemetery under the care of Jones Funeral Home of Starke. SiennaSanguine GAINESVILLE Infant Sienna Marie Sanguine was born and died Friday, June 29, 2007. Sienna' is survived-.'by: her father and mother, Michael and Lid rids ay Sanguine' "" 'f Gainesville; her maternal grandparents; Steve and Cheryl Wynn of Starke; her paternal grandparents, Mike and Terez Barta of Phoenix, Ariz.; her maternal great-grandparents, Henry and Dorothy McClellan of Starke and Clara Wynn of Starke. Graveside services for Sienna were July 6, 2007, at Wynn Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Bass officiating. Interment followed under the care of Archie Tanner Funeral Home of Starke. Obituaries policy The obituaries on this page are considered news- and are published free of charge by the Bradford County Telegraph. Obituaries are submitted by funeral homes and may be edited for style, space and policy. Please contact the funeral home if published information is incorrect. Norman Wilson MELROSE-Norman John Rutledge Wilson, 76, died Wednesday July 4. 2007, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. Wilson moved to Melrose three years ago from Young Harris, Ga. He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Ada Wilson; a daughter, Sara Wylie of Melrose; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care of Moring Funeral Home of Melrose. Frances Sutherland LAKE CITY-Frances Carol Sutherland, 62 years old, died Saturday afternoon in the Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley, following a battle with cancer. Mrs. Sutherland was a native of Lake Butler and had been a resident of Lake City for the last seven, years having moved here from Punta Gorda. Mrs. Sutherland was a 1963 graduate of Union County High School. After graduation, she went to work with the state of Florida, finally retiring from Hamilton Correctional in 2004 after serving as a correctional officer for many years. She was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church. Mrs. Sutherland is survived by: her husband of 42 years, James A. Sutherland Sr.; two sons, James A. Sutherland Jr. of Deland and John K. Sutherland of Lake City; two sisters, Gladys Locke of Chicago and Pat Robinson of Lake Butler; and one granddaughter. Mrs. Sutherland was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Frances Bennett Johns. A funeral mass for Mrs. Sutherland will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at the Epiphany Catholic Church with Father Michael Pendergraft officiating. Private family interment -services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley, 6037 West U.S. Highway 90, Lake City, FL. 32055, or the American Cancer Society, 2119 S.W. 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608. Arrangements are under the care of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home of. Lake City. Please sign our online family guestbook at www.deesfamily funeralhome.com. I'z emvy I I ea6ea 4?"f The family ofthe late Johnny Jackson Sr wishes to thank our friendsfar and near, church families, as well as the whole community for the many acts of kindness and support shown us during his illness and death. The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstancesfor God makes no mistake. We pray His richest blessings upon. each ofyou. 644d 9^ 7<^ The family ofE Delano Thomas would like to express its sincere appreciation and thanks to our friends andfamily who helped us through this difficult time in the loss of our beloved husband, father, stepfather and grandfather. Your love, visits, flowers, cards,food and, most fall, prayers were a blessing and much appreciated. Thank you to Haven Hospice and its staff, the Rev. Dr Bobby Crews and Jones Funeral Home. Your kindness, encouragement and support will always be remembered. 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MI k u W S p r N n t 54 I e .*t:, .I. iL SOort I L 5 C ar dOtter c8arrsadf a a e am e t' eI* nawns c, k s-;na sorgmil I July 12, 2007 TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR-B-SECTION Page 3B July 28 dinner, dance to benefit area firefighters Residents of southeastern Bradford County and the Lake Region will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for the firefighters and emergency management who saved so many from the out-of-control wildfires this spring by participating in a benefit dinner and dance Saturday, July 28, in Keystone Heights. The Keystone Lions Club has donated the use of its hall for the benefit, which is being hosted by Keystone-based classic rock band Mid-Life Crisis and the Hot Flashes in Several members of the community are working together to help raise enough money to provide a Santa Fe Community College endowed scholarship in memory of Danielle Kramer. Danielle, or "Dani," as the family liked to call her, was killed in an automobile accident on March 1. The 20- year-old Bradford High School graduate was a student at SFCC at the time. The first fund-raising event will be held Friday, July 20, when the ,Kiwanis Club of Starke hosts Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament at the Starke Golf and Country Club beginning at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $50, and players can reserve their chairs in advance by contacting Denmark Furniture at (904) 964-5827 or Sporting Chance at (904) 964- 7434. All profits will be donated to the scholarship drive. A second fund-raiser-a one-of-a-kind luau-will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Bradford County Fairgrounds beginning with a social at 6 p.m social and followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The luau will also include games, prizes and a special "Tiny Bubbles" auction. (Details of the auction will be given with the purchase of your tickets.) SA grand prize of two tickets to Hawaii for seven days and six nights with accommodations will be awarded to one of the lucky This Knight muzzleloading shotgun is part of a drawing that will be held in conjunction with a benefit dinner/dance for area firefighters held at the Keystone Heights Lions Club on Saturday, July 28. conjunction with the Lions Club, Country Caterers, folk music singer Emmett Carlisle, Wildlife Art Creations by Tony & Leslie's Taxidermy, Mallard's Printing and Arthur and Graylin Rice of Keystone Heights Radio Shack. ne event begins with dinner, served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and provided by Tom and Cathy Perryman of Country Caterers. The Perrymans promise a fine meal of your choice of steak or Cornish game hen, baked potato, green beans, salad, roll, tea, coffee and dessert. Tickets for the meal are $20 (advance only) and may be purchased from individual members of Mid-Life Crisis and the Hot Flashes, the Keystone Heights Fire Department, Jimmy Bush of Keystone Music, Tony and Leslie Breedlove of Wildlife Art Creations and Roger Rothwell of Keystone Heights Ace Hardware. Evening entertainment is included in the cost of the meal. Response has. been overwhelming. Many have purchased a meal ticket and donated it to one of our local heroes. Perhaps you would like to do the same. At 7:30 p.m., Emmett Carlisle will take the stage, followed by Mid-Life Crisis and The Hot Flashes, who will play from 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. For those not attending dinner, tickets for the dance are $5 at the door: Drawings will take place throughout the evening for firefighters and emergency management personnel involved in fighting the fires in ticket holders. Tickets cost $75 each, with all profits going toward the memorial scholarship. They may be purchased at the SFCC Andrews Center, Denmark Furniture and Sporting Chance, or you can call Danielle's parents, Chuck and Mary Kramer, at-WEAG at (904) 964-5001. The Danielle Kramer Memorial Scholarship is being established to honor and remember Kramer because of the joy she brought to everyone at Santa Fe Community College and because of her involvement at the college. She was not only involved at SFCC, but at WEAG as well. Kramer's calling to radio began at an early age. She was, just 11 in the summer of 1998. That was the year Florida was under the scare of several wildfires. As usual, WEAG provided up-to-the-minute information onr where the fires were, what to do and where to go. As the hour grew late one night, Kramer was hanging around the station and didn't want to go home, so her father, Chuck, put her to work answering. phones and such. By the early morning, she had mastered the console "and was on the air doing live broadcasts. 'That's how it all started. Since then, Kramer's voice was., familiar to WEAG listeners. She was on commertiats, remote July 21 poker run ,starts at Bradford Fairgrounds j: The Lisa Wicks Memorial Alachua, the S&S store in Poker Run is scheduled for Ellisville, the Double Deuce in Saturday, July 21, with bikes Lake Butler, Silver .Lining leaving the Bradford County Trading Post in Bradford Fairgrounds in Starke at 9:30 County .and. back .at the a.m. fairgrounds. The Silver Lining Registration for the event, Trading Post is the wildcard sponsored by the Coastal stop. Wrestling Association, begins There will be door prizes at at 8:45 a.m. The $20 cost the fairgrounds and, pending includes.one poker hand, lunch enough donations, a silent (catered by Dick's Wings) and auction. admittance to a wrestlign show Proceeds will go to the River at the fairgrounds at 4 p.m. City Community Animal The run covers a distance of Hospital. 97 miles. Riders will leave the fairgrounds and go to the For more information, call Lacrosse Volunteer Fire David Rodgers at (904) 966- Department, Kazbor's in 1633. You know you need life insurance. In fact, you probably already know your agent. Call me and I'll help you get the right life insurance for you and your family. broadcasts and radio shows. Along the way, Kramer developed a passion for music-first the piano and then singing. She sang in the church choir at St. Patrick's in Gainesville, as well as performing with the Bradford High School chorus. Kramer later became involved with the Santa Fe Singers at SFCC. She majored in journalism and minored in music at Santa Fe. She was also a first- generation college student for the Kramer family and served as president of student activities at the Andrews Center. A goal of raising $40,000- with the college receiving matching funds-has been established for the Danielle Kramer Memorial Scholarship. 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To date, items for these drawings include a wild boar hunt on Pheenix Farms in Oran-,e Sprin-s, donated by John and Debby Shaw of Shaw's Southern Belle Seafood in Jacksonville; a two- day, one-person trophy whitetail deer hunt in Macon County, Ga., donated by Tony Breedlove of Wildlife Art Creations Taxidermy Studio; a half-day, three-person guided quail hunt at Moccasin Creek Hunting Preserve in Hampton, donated by Jerry and Donna Rowe of Rowe Enterprises; a one-day, two-person flats fishing trip, donated by Kenny Gibbs and Manny Dis-diertt of Campus Realty in Gainesville; and a honeymoon getaway, in the Lake Santa Fe rental of Jeanne Breedlove. .Many more items are expected in time for the July 28 Ihevent. (An attempt is being made to collect the names of all who put themselves into harm's way' t6 save the properties of so many for these drawings.) Organizers have also received a donation of a new Kni-ht muzzleloading turkey special shotgun with Mossy Oak camo and accessories, valued at $500. Tickets to enter the drawing for this item are $5 each or f iv e for $20. Additional drawing, tickets for a variety of other donated items will be on sale for $1 each. Individuals, as well as area businesses hnd organizations, have stepped up to show their support by generously donating drawing items and cash to this effort. One individual has donated $500 and challenged his friends and neighbors to match. At this time, he has received three matchincy donations and expects more. Anyone interested in tickets or making donations may contact Jimmy Bush at (352) 473-3670, Tony Breedlove at (352) 475-3159 or Roger Rothwell at (352) 235-2449. Other Mid-Life Crisis members with information are Warren and Cathy Poplin, Arthur Rice, Martha Alford, Don Suter, Brian Gassett, Woody WSoods and Les Minor. 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If the destination is to east Gainesville, stay on 225, but if the destination is the Oaks Mall or the North Florida Regional Hospital area, turn right on C.R. 340 and proceed to C.R. 231. Turn left on S.R. 121, which crosses U.S. 441 (Gainesville's 13th Street) and morphs into Gainesville's 34th Avenue. The Purple House is located at the juncture of 225 and 340, but directions aren't needed. The house - cannot be overlooked by travelers through the rural community. The highway passes through typical North Florida woodland with planted pines and cleared fields, but no row crop farming. There are many nice homes of recent vintage, but the area is sparsely settled by people seeking open space away from urban congestion. The price of land advertised by one owner at $10,000 per acre is testament to the demand for quality home building sites adjacent to metropolitan areas. In going toward Gainesville from Starke, one comes upon the house unexpectedly since it is hidden by planted pines; it is vivid in a rich purple with white trim and bigger than life on a large corner lot. While the. color catches one's attention, the size and design suggests unlimited financial resources required for construction. A sign in the yard proclaims Kevin Hughes, Ocala architect, as the designer of the contemporary one- story building. It has 5,000 (maybe more) square feet, heated and cooled, four bedrooms and five baths. An outstanding feature is the family room, 30 feet long by 27 feet wide and two stories high, room to accommodate almost any activity. At current building costs of $100 per square foot, there is an investment of well above a half million dollars in the property. The house compares favorably with the Shaqille O'Neal home in Orlando that I visited while he played for the Orlando Magic. The O'Neal dining room seated 50 people in black leather upholstered chairs and a kitchen that would complement a large restaurant. The house was built by Clinton Portis, a Gainesville High School graduate with an enviable high school football record as a running back, who currently plays for the Washington Redskins. Although he was a local football standout, he elected to play for Miami rather than for the Gators. Coach Steve Spurrier recruited Portis as a defensive back, but the player elected to go with the Hurricanes to -play 4he.ru.nning-.back position.... As a high school junior he rushed for 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns on 220 carries, averaging 5.5 yards each. He averaged 8 yards per carry, and made 26 touchdowns in his senior year. He was a three-year starter, rushing for 2,036 yards and 26 touchdowns and declared the Player of the Year by the Gainesville Sun. Portis left early to enter the NFL draft and became a second round draft choice by the Denver Broncos. After two successful years in Denver, he was traded to the Washington Redskins for cornerback Champ Bailey. He reportedly signed an eight- year contract with the Redskins for $50.5 million dollars. He can afford the house. By Byster Rahn, Telegraph Editorialist You asked for it... You got it New Lunch Menu Mon. thru Fri. -.-$$00"& UNDER . [E#ITEMS ADDED! DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Great Fo STEAKS BURGERS Great Food ... SEAFOOD and Great Service For Youl HOME STYLE MEALS wCome a - Hwy. 301 South Starke (904) 368-3800 rrrrrrmrmmmrrr^ ^ ^ ^ W o wins freeholders election or W ho winsomething of that nature. Dear Editor: Then it all changed and I am an 85-year-old female. everybody of age could vote on I lived in Raiford for years, taxes for property owners. It then moved to Jacksonville. I has been stated, "From them still take your paper. I can't according to their needs." (Gee wait each week to read it. isn't Communism, great? Jean It makes me feel terrible to Jacque Rousseau (1712-1778) hear and see people fight over was right, "The falsification of religion. As I once heard a history has done more to man say, "Of course there is a impede human development God, I talked to him this than any other one thing morning." known to mankind," and I wish Some men wrote nasty, to add something to that is unkind letters in the paper, gradualism and dialects (or Others wrote letters that made some called dragonspeaak). We me feel good. Thank you to the have gradually been changed three women whose letters from a constitution republic to leave us the hope that our a social democracy (on the very country will return to the liberal side). Our "leaders" sat country we once had. down together and "reasoned" Please, tell us how a light or a cross on a building should cause hate, court battles, etc.? Propaganda does not deceive Remember, America was a deceive t Christian country. No one -Eri should be criticized for that, but neither should the majority who want the cross be denied the right to put the cross up. No one has to look at it. No one should be denied the right to see it. One group wants the cross, they are denied. Another groups doesn't want it and they get their way. So which side wins? One side has to get Specializing in their way. America's future depends on Custom Cuttin decisions made by our people. Sawdust & Shav Think about it. Geri Sandel Josh Crawford Jacksonville Negative- remarks 1R9 aSi Dear Editor: 16 24 year This in response to some of the"negative" remarks that have Check what f made concerning the most lftk WmI J recent actions by our governor V Education */ and Florida Legislature. I, commend, both Gov. Completion Charlie Crist and the V Housing Legislature for their action on the matter of property taxation. V Health/Dental Care I salute you-all for a taking the / Placement Assistanc first step-long time over due. & Training in over 60 t Why should property owners in over 60 be always "charged" with the Heavy Equipment, Healt expense for all those "people Auto Repair/Mechanic, problems services?" (Living Culinary Arts, Constn life is right now-not some CALL* "dress rehearsal" for the future! Get with it! I can remember when only property owners FOR were allowed to vote on matters of property taxation. (352) 2 As I recall it was called NOTT SPOT Nails and Tanning g Located on 301 743 S. Walnut St., Suite B, Starke Laurie and Tammy I % tFF New tan&Xi94 / beds k bulbs are On Any Service! here! FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES W/State ID, Good thru July 31 Hair Stylist & Facialist Needed- Call for more info : MI i ii ri /////////////izi i ,, i ii Pr ,. 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'Assessment of each individual's needs and abilities i required Located in Downtown Starke Next to Wainwright Park Cothey Pitts, Administrator, For Directions (904) 964-2220 ~~__ - - ~~~~~~~~r~~~*l;2NN IbeforeaI tig 71 w - BOK z-=z I July 12, 2007 TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR-B-SECTION Page 5B InDIRA * Man arrested for burglary at Family Dollar Starke police arrested a man for breaking into Family Dollar on South Walnut Street early Monday morning. A cinder block was used to smash the window July 9 at 3:41 a.m., according to Patrolman Clint Lockhart and Sgt. William Murray. The suspect stole a display of Tracphones, with approximately 40 various models valued at $1,200. He left the area in a vehicle that was identified from a surveillance video. Throughout the day the police were on the lookout for the vehicle that.had apparently been seen in known drug areas. At 4:33 p.m. the vehicle was spotted on Center Street and police apprehended Anthony Patrick Malone. Malone had attempted to sell the cell phones or trade them for drugs. Most of the cell phones were found in a wooded area, Patrolman Lockhart said. Malone, 27, of Starke was released from prison a week ago, Patrolman Lockhart said. Couple face drug charges and child neglect A Bradford couple arrested July 3 by deputies on, drug charges are also charged with neglecting their children. James Stephen Belflower, 33, and Latishia Dawn Belflower, 31, were arrested in a vehicle on drug warrants, according to Sgt. 'Brian Davis. The warrant was based on allegations of drug sales, Sgt. Davis said. There was powder cocaine in the front seat of the vehicle and approximately 12.4 grams of cannabis, metal scales and small plastic bags in the center console, Sgt. Davis said. The two admitted they were traveling into Starke in order to sell the cocaine for $70. An Endocet was found with Latishia's driver's license. She does not have a prescription for the drug, Sgt. Davis said. She was charged with possession of controlled substance. The Belflowers were charged with possession of controlled substance With intent to sell, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Sgt. Davis said. The couple were charged with child neglect when the deputies found their four children at their home on Northwest 192nd Street. During a narcotics search warrant the deputies found a large number of cockroaches inside the home, in the children's bed and on the dishes and silverware. Marijuana was found in an ashtray in the living room, Sgt. Davis said. The couple admitted they had sold marijuana at the residence, Sgt. Davis said. The Belflowers remain in custody. James Belflower under a $125,000 bond and Latishia Belflower under a $60,000 bond.- Wal-Mart theft gets Clay man arrested A 22-year-old Orange Park man was arrested July 3 after stealing merchandise from Wal- Mart in Starke. Police responded to a call at 1 a.m. of a vehicle leaving Wal-Mart with merchandise that had not been paid for, according to Patrolman Mark Lowery. The vehicle was northbound on U.S. 301 and was minus a tire and rim. The vehicle, driven by Christopher Croxdale, was stopped and searched, Patrolman Lowery said. In the trunk the officer found new tires, a jack and other items valued at $595.29, Patrolman Lowery said. Croxdale was charged for grand theft and possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia when a pipe with residue was found in the car. Bond was set at $10,000. Lawtey man faces drug charges A 22-year-old Lawtey man was arrested July 5 for dealing drugs in the Shands Starke emergency room. Dustin Wade Jackson was charged by Starke Patrolman Shawn Brown with possession, sale or delivery of controlled substance and possession of new legend drugs without a valid prescription. Employees of the hospital witnessed what appeared to be a drug transaction in the ER lobby. The incident was also on video tape, Patrolman Brown said. Officers found Xanex and Clonazepam in a pill bottle in a sling worn by Jackson. He does not have a prescription for the drugs.- A female admitted to taking the drugs from Jackson, but she said she thought they were aspirin, Brown said. She .was not arrested. A $25,000 surety bond was posted for Jackson's release from custody. Brooker man arrested for stealing A 46-year-old Brooker man was arrested July 3 for breaking into the Starke yard of Florida Power and Light. George Michael Hammontree was charged with cutting the fence at FP&L to gain entry and removing PVC pipes, copper fittings and other supplies. He then sold or tried to sell the items to a local recycle center, according to Patrolman Clint Lockhart. Hammontree was charged with burglary, grand theft and dealing in stolen property, Patrolman Lockhart said. Bond was set at $20,000. He was also charged by probation officers with violation of probation grand theft from Columbia County. The investigation into the theft is continuing, Sgt. Kevin Mueller said. Predator registers in Bradford A sexual predator has registered his address in Bradford County. As of July 3 the address for Sim Oliver Crum was registered as 4584 SE 142nd Terrace, Starke, according to the sheriffs office. For additional information on the predator and offenses go to http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/of fender/offenderSearchNav.doc. 3 charged with theft of checks An arrest was made last week for the November theft of a Starke business. Craig Lee Nevitt, 31, of Jacksonville was charged July 6 with larceny from a building and burglary, according to Bradford Sgt. Robert Smith. Nevitt, Danny O'Neal Plummer, 36, and Kathryn Lynn Reinhardt, 22, found a key to the business and entered the building on Nov. 13. Once inside they removed approximately $12 from a bank envelope and several blank company checks. The three attempted to cash one of the checks for $600 in Lake Butler the next day, but their attempt failed, Sgt. Smith said. Nevitt fled from the scene, but Plummer and Reinhardt were arrested for forgery of an altered bank check. Nevitt remains in custody on the charges. Plummer and Reinhardt were charged by sworn complaint with theft and burglary, Sgt. Smith said. Recent arrests in Bradford, Clay or Union The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Clay (Keystone Heights area) or Union County: Christina R. Schiering, 18, of Starke was arrested July 9 by Starke Patrolman Paul King for battery domestic violence. Schiering was charged with punching the victim in the chest during an argument at 1:45 a.m., Patrolman King said. Jonathan Scott Woodham, 19, of Starke was arrested July 8 by Bradford Deputy R.V. Melton for domestic battery, tampering with a witness or victim, possession of cannabis and possession of alcohol under 21 and false imprisonment. Woodham was charged with pushing the victim during an argument. He blocked the door and refused to allow her to leave. When she attempted to call the police, Woodham took her cell phone and broke it, Deputy Melton said. Beer was in a small cooler on the porch and in the residence. A plastic bag with a green, leafy substance and two marijuana cigarettes were found in a drawer, Deputy Melton said. Robert Joseph Ennist, 22, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 7 by Clay Deputy K.W. Redgate for domestic battery. Ennist was charged with grabbing the victim by the throat and choking her, Deputy Redgate said. William H. Hatcher, 27, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 7 by Bradford Sgt. George Konkel Jr. for domestic battery and resisting an officer without violence. Hatcher was charged with striking the victim during an altercation. Hai l..i u-me combative and attempted to pull away from the deputies. He was released from custody after a $2,000 surety bond was posted. Matthew J. Bennett, 24, of Starke was arrested July 4 by Bradford Deputy Bryan Waldorf for battery on law enforcement and resisting law enforcement. While making contact with Bennett on the side of Northwest C.R. 229, he appeared to be very intoxicated, Deputy Waldorf said. He was yelling and cussing at the deputies. He attempted to bite one of the deputies, and he spit on-another one, Deputy Waldorf said. When handcuffed, Bennett began kicking and striking the deputies attempting to subdue him. A $10,000 surety bond was posted for his release from custody. Travis Leon Rogers, 31, of Hampton was arrested July 2 by Patrolman King for simple battery. Rogers was charged with punching the victim in the head and face during a STOPTHRWINIYOR MNEYAWAYI Bottle Water Without the Bottles! 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Mohler for possession, manufacturing drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. During an investigation at 4:59 a.m. at Alayon's home of a hit-and-run accident, .the deputy found a marijuana plant, two grams of marijuana, three marijuana pipes and other drug paraphernalia. Maria Marino, 24,' of Keystone Heights was arrested July 9 by Clay deputies for violation of probation. - i - r-- AP' , lwqjoll--LG 1 4 ONTH FRE OFOUR EST V PAKAG EASY as 1-2-3 1 I Noeuipmm to uy. oswl-p cots. i r .-- i I Page 6B TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--B-SECTION July 12, 2007 CRIME Union teen dies in crash A 16-year-old Lake Butler girl was killed last week when her vehicle crashed on S.R. 100. Ariel B. Croft and her passenger, Adam T. Adkins, 20, were taken to Shands University. Croft was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m. Adkins does not appear on the hospital records. Croft, driving a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, was eastbound on S.R. 100 at 4:28 p.m., according to Trooper Jeremy J. Peck. The vehicle travelled off the roadway and collided with shrubbery in the tree line. The front of the vehicle then collided with a small concrete post and a large tree, Trooper Peck said. Croft was not wearing a seat belt, Trooper Peck said. Damage to the VW was $2,500. Croft's death was one of 31 among crashes investigated by FHP troopers over the six-day July 4th holiday driving period. The deaths occurred in 28 separate traffic crashes throughout the state. Twenty- three were listed as pending test results with five classified as not alcohol related. Of the 31 deaths, four were pedestrians, two were bicyclists and one was riding a go-cart. Sixty-seven percent of those killed in vehicles normally equipped with safety belts were not wearing their belts. Recent arrests in Bradford, Clay or Union The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Clay (Keystone Heights area) or Union County: Frank Joseph Troya, 51, of Starke was arrested July 5 by Green Cove Springs Patrolman J.D. Clark for possession of controlled substance. Troya was questioned at 10:49 p.m. when he was found in a vehicle that was parked behind a closed business, Patrolman Clark said. The officer found crack cocaine in" Troya's possession and he was arrested. SDaryl Shermeil Risby, 33, of Starke was arrested July 5 by Bradford Deputy Robert Lyons for possession of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance and possession of prescription medication without a prescription. During an inventory of Risby's vehicle at the time of his arrest on a concealed weapon charge, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found, Deputy Lyons said. A $50,000 surety bond was posted for his release from custody. Bobby D. Williams, 18, of Starke was arrested July 8 by Starke Patrolman David Schlofman for possession of crack cocaine. Bond was set at $15,000. Robert E. Marlowe, 32, and David D. Dewitt, 34, both of Jacksonville, were arrested July 7 by Starke Sgt. M.D. Watson for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. During a traffic stop the officer found marijuana and a marijuana pipe in the vehicle. Marlowe was released after a $1,000 surety bond was posted. Dewitt was released after a $2,000 surety bond was posted. Michael Eugene Sowers, 49, of Orange Park was arrested July 7 by Sgt. Watson for possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found with a crack pipe. Bond was set at $1,000. He was also charged on a warrant from Clay County for violation of probation petit theft, wnn no bond. Jedediah P. Briggs, 27, of Green Cove Springs was arrested July 3 by Patrolman King for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Briggs' vehicle was stopped for speeding. The officer smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle and found a metal pipe and marijuana during a search. A 2- year-old was sleeping in the back seat, Patrolman King said. The child was released to a grandparent. A $2,000 surety bond was posted for Briggs' release from custody. Christopher A. Wellmon, 21, of Jacksonville was arrested July 8 by Bradford Cpl. Thomas Sapp for disorderly intoxication. While investigating a fight at the mud. bog, Wellmon made obscene. statements and refused to quit yelling at a crowd of people, Cpl. Sapp said. He appeared very intoxicated and was placed under arrest when he continued to cause a disturbance. Bobbie 'Jackson, 34, of Jacksonville was arrested July 4 by Starke Patrolman Shawn Brown for disorderly intoxication. Jackson was asked to leave a vehicle where he was a passenger and refused. The driver stated she gave him a ride from Jacksonville. but he das acting like a "jerk" and she wanted him out of her vehicle, Patrolman Brown said. Jackson was removed with the help of Patrolman Jason Crosby, but continued to be loud, and aggressive. A $1,000' surety bond was posted for his release from custody. Shonda Denise Allen, 38, and James Green, 19, both of Lake Butler, and a 16-year-old Raiford juvenile were arrested by Union Deputy Mindy Goodwin June 28 for fighting in the street on Southwest First Way. The juvenile, who was the primary aggressor, was also charged with trespass,. Deputy Goodwin said. 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Donald Anthony Brinson, 18, of Raiford was arrested July 3 by Union Deputy James Goodwin on a warrant for failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,500. Jevon Daniel Worrell, 26, of Worthington Springs was arrested June 29 by Union Deputy Daniel Williams for contempt of court. He may purge by paying $750. Micah Rowe Bowden, 20, of Hampton was arrested July 2 by Starke patrolmen for failure to appear on bail. Bond was set at $4,000. William Edward Wahl Jr., 28, of Keystone Heights was .arrested July 6 by Clay Deputy R.B. Boykin on a warrant for contempt of court failure to pay child support. He may purge by paying $1,570. Theophilus Milton Follow, 20, of Jacksonville was arrested July 5 in Duval, County on a Bradford capias for worthless checks. He was transported to Bradford County Jail on July 6 and released after a $2,000 surety bond was posted. Troy Allen Melton, 22, of Lake City was arrested June 28 by Deputy Mindy Goodwin for violation of probation. Bond was set at $10,000. Gary James Norman, 20, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 7 by Clay Deputy J.D. Parales for violation of probation trespass of occupied structure. Daniel James Mione, 18, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 2 by Clay Deputy K. Altstatt on a warrant for burglary to an automobile. Bond v.'as ,et at $2,503. . Daniel D. Batie, 38,of Waldo was arrested July 8 by Brooker Marshal Tommie Raulerson on a warrant from Alachua County for violation of probation contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was released from custody after a $226 cash bond was posted. James Francis Bowman Jr., 39, of Lawtey was arrested July 3 by Starke Patrolman M.T. Brinson for failure to appear on bail. A $4,000 surety bond was posted for his release from custody. Timothy Lee Tyler, 49, of Starke was arrested July 5 by Bradford Sgt. Brian Davis on a warrant for possession of controlled substance. Bond was set at $50,000. Nathan Alonzo Thomas, 25, of Starke was arrested July 5 by Sgt. Davis on warrants for sale and possession of controlled substance. Bond was set at $50,000. Traffic Christopher Kroenert, 38, of Starke was arrested July 7 by Clay deputies for driving under the influence (DUI). Jason Saul, 22, of Gainesville and Jackie Smith, 24, of Zebulon, Ga., were arrested July 4 by Patrolman King for possession of cannabis during a traffic stop. Saul was also charged with driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLS). Saul was released from custody after a $2,000 surety bond was posted. Smith was released after a $1,000 surety bond was posted. Brandy Lee Camp, 25, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 6 by Green Cove Springs Patrolman E.J. Guzman for possession of marijuana and DWLS. During a traffic stop the officer found a partially burned marijuana cigarette in her purse. Kelly Sumpter, 31, of Keystone Heights was arrested July 9 by Clay deputies for DWLS. Lavelda B. Rupert, 47, of Middleburg was arrested July 4 by Starke Patrolman Eric Hall for DWLS. A $500 surety bond was posted for her release from custody. Kristina Marie Shipe, 26, of Starke was arrested July 7 by Starke Patrolman M.T. Brinson for DWLS with knowledge. Shipe was also charged on warrants with issuing worthless checks. Surety bonds totalling $4,500 were posted for her release from custody. James Lange Jr., 26, of East Meadow, N.Y., was arrested July 8 by Lawtey Patrolman Nelly Brown for DWLS with knowledge. A $500 surety bond was posted for his release from custody. August George Roewe, 34, of Middleburg was arrested July 7 by Starke Sgt. Richard Crews for DWLS knowingly. A $500 surety bond was posted for his release from custody. Adam Thomas Zoltowski, 22, of Starke was arrested July 6 by Patrolman Schlofman for DWLS and attaching tag not assigned. Bond was set at $2,000. Christopher Wilburn, 33, of Starke was arrested July 2 by Patrolman King for DWLS. He was released from custody after a $500 surety bond was posted. 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Levy until 1969, when it was closed Lennon, Theresa Holiday and because of desegregation. Elizabeth Walker, proposed to Despite its closure, the preserve the complex, leasing facility continued to be it from the school board at a utilized. It served as a storage minimal cost. area for the Bradford County Since then, the complex has school system and was also served as the site for such being utilized by Head Start entities as Head Start and the until what was believed to Bradford school system's have been an intentional fire Renaissance Center and was set in April 1977. prekindergarten program. The school board decided to demolish the complex because of the damage sustained from the fire, but the community in which the school is located did not want to lose it. McMillian was one of those concerned citizens. She attended school at RJE from kindergarten through fourth grade. "To me, it's personal," she McMillian said Concerned Citizens not only provides the complex for community use, but helps provide assistance to individuals or families who may, for example, need help with paying their utility bills or renovating their homes. Concerned Citizens has also provided grants to assist families with the costs of sending their children to the Starke Recreation Department'ssummer camp. McMillian said "Come Together Day" was celebrated every July, but stopped some time ago after a decline in Concerned Citizens' membership. "It just kind of died," McMillian said, adding, "It went well the years that we did it." Concerned Citizens of Bradford County currently has 10 members. If anyone- is interested in joining the group or learning more about it, they can call McMillian at the Starke Recreation Department at (904) 964-6792. The group meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the RJE library. If you would like more information about "Come Together Day," please contact McMillian, Lamar Hamilton or Agnes Goodwin, or call (904) 964-6415. RJE school history dates back to early 1900s The following has been published previously in the Telegraph and also appears in the book, "Bradford County: Its History and Its People.." BY MARCIA MILLER Telegraph Staff Writer The African-American community in Bradford County has, a rich history and-in spite of ,early oppression-members of the community banded together to overcome the obstacles placed in their path by society. In 1913 three members of the local black community spearheaded the effort to improve the educational oppQrtunities in their community. The Rev. James W. Robinson, A.O. Jenkins and R.M. Ellerson were the leaders of the effort to build one of the first black high schools in this area. It was called RJE High School-for Robinson, Jenkins and Ellerson- in acknowledgment of their efforts. Jenkins was a highly respected educator and longtime principal of the black school in Starke. He "as a; spokesman for the project and: also helped to actually build the school. Robinson, who acted as both a minister and an undertaker, supervised the project, and Ellerson, a partner with Robinson in the undertaking business, served as treasurer for the limited funds that were available. All three men worked hard to raise money for the project. Land and materials were purchased and local citizens volunteers who worked tirelessly - inished the building in 58 lays. This frame building, which vas opened in 1914 on Pine mnd Florida streets, is still in ise today as a. branch of the ;tarke Recreation Department. "he two-story frame building served as a high school for the fund raising efforts of church black community in Starke congregations. County until 1945, when it became elementary school children and obvious that it was too small, students at RJE High School Community members went took up collections for to the school board with a donations to the fund. request for a new school, but Individual citizens made the board told the citizens the sacrifices in their own district did not have the money financial situations in order to to buy the needed land. Not donate to the cause. Only one content to sit and wait, the month later, in July of 1945, community group decided to the group purchased the land raise the money for the land on Pine and Jenkins streets for themselves. In June of 1945, $1,000, with a balance of the group had only $54, but $1,000 due by November of they met frequently under 1947. In July of 1948 the land Jenkins' guidance and was deeded over to the Board continued to raise funds. of Public Instruction by "A.O. Donations as small as 50 Jenkins, George Little and cents and as large as $200 C.A. 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NCA students successfully eye targets at regionals BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer For'two years, Joel Haas captured first place in unlimited freestyle archery at the Accelerated Christian Education Regional Student Convention, yet he had no teammates to celebrate with. This year, Haas finally had some company as Starke's Northside Christian Academy formed its first archery club and had seven students place at the ACE regionals, including Haas again taking first in the boys division. Northside's Danielle Blankenship won the girls division, while fellow students Sunshine Atteberry, Kenya Clemons and Linn Stalnaker placed third, fourth and fifth (the first six places are recognized). In the boys division, Northside students Joey Blankenship and C.W. Griner placed third and fifth. Parent Rodney Greathouse helped the students form the archery club, with most of the students competing with either their own bows or borrowed bows. 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II \ou are interested in making a contribution. \ou cai, he mail a check to SFCC his Endowment in care of FCC___ ith Andrews -Centr. -209 W. Call St.. Starke. FL 32091 Sjant Fe (Communil. College and the Kramer family\ wouldd like to thank \ou for - our support of these efforts to honor Danielle. RJE Continued from p. 7B Colored School District No. 3 of Bradford County" for the sum of $10 and other "valuable considerations." The school board then built the new school. 'Fess' Jenkins a legend in Starke's black community Professor, or "Fess" Jenkins as he was often called by his students and friends, began his life as the son of a Georgia slave. The family name was actually Black, but it was customary at that time for slaves to adopt the name of the owner, so Jenkins became the family name. Jenkins rose out of the chains of his past to'go far beyond merely obtaining his freedom. He was described as a "man with education in his blood, who taught everything practical things like how to budand graft trees, as well as academic subjects like Latin and higher math." Jenkins was also known as a man with high moral standards and-integfity.- He had the complete confidence and respect of both the black and---- .white- communities. When he was not teaching school or plowing his own land, he was repairing electrical \ires or power lines giving at-risk children a "head for the countN or pla ing his start" on school A fire. sousaphone in a band. His thought to hate been talents -\were \aried and intentionally set, did a lot of comprised a wide range from damage in 1977. Vandalism weaving simple baskets from and other incidents of fire in wire grass to drawing building the unused parts t the school plans and building schools. .had also taken their toll Due Robinson, in addition to to the high estimated cost of being a highly dedicated renovating and maintaining minister, was the first black insurance on the buildings, the insurance agent in Starke school board decided to tear and-with Ellerson-was the the school down in 19". first black funeral director in RIE buildings sa ed by the area. Ellerson was citizens something of an entrepreneur Since the buildings and was involved in a number represented a piece of his-tor of businesses in the Starke area for the African-American including his ownership of a community, a group of citizens popular soda fountain located banded together under the at Oak and Brownlee (SR-16) leadership of the Re\. 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Corn, the primary feed for dairy cattle, is being subsidized by the government for the production of ethanol fuel which in turn, is causing supply problems for dairy farmers. David Pimental, Cornell University agricultural scientist, calculated that powering the average U.S. automobile for one year on ethanol (blended with gasoline) derived from corn would require 11 acres of farmland, the same space needed to grow a year's supply of food for seven people. Another factor is the high price of gasoline which affects costs from production all the way to distribution. When it costs more to produce and ship, it will cost more at the grocery store. Because of drought conditions in two of the world's largest dairy producers, Australia and New Zealand, the increased dairy need in the Asian markets has largely been filled by the U.S. "It's. got a lot to do with demand in Asia and production problems in Australia," Galen said. .Between 2003 and 2006, U.S. exports of milk products increased 75 percent,' with much of that going in the form Workmen find 25-year-old wallet during renovations While tearing down walls separating the boys and girls restrooms in the cafeteria at Bradford Middle School, Mark Williams, owner of GMC Construction, found a wallet apparently lost sometime between 1981 and 1982. The wallet contains pictures and love letters belonging to Brad Russell. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Russell is asked to call Teresa Irwin at the Bradford Telgraph at (904) 964-6305. Library hosts reptile event The Bradford County Public Library is hosting a "Reptiles- R-Us" event at the library on Saturday, July 14, at 10 a.m. - Devin Wheeler will share his collection of reptiles with those in attendance. Children who have earned "library money" by reading every day are encouraged to turn in their reading records at that time. Visit the library for details. Library hours are Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Use the online catalog at ww.newriver.lib.fl.us to use Infotrac and NetLibrary. Call (904) 964-6400 for more information or via e-mail bradford @neflin.org. (WORTH NOTING Reach to Recovery, a personal visitation program for women diagnosed with breast cancer, is available upon request. Volunteer visitors who are breast cancer survivors are available before and after breast surgery to provide information and support. Call (904) 758-3074 or (352) 376-6866 for information. of powdered milk heading to the Asian markets. The U.S. government regulates the price farmers are paid for the milk they produce. This price is set each month, and fluctuates on many factors such as the availability and price of cows, the price of feed grain and availability of corn, the price of diesel fuel, the forecasted crop yields, fertilizer prices and transportation costs. Once all of these factors are input into a formula, a new raw milk price is determined each month and sent out on the 23' for the first day of the following month. Galen said that what is paid to dairy farmers only 'accounts for about one-third of milk See MILK, p. 10C ;-r I 11 9 ''~ i '~-c; i; ---- ..... Page 2C TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--C-SECTION July 12, 2007 Desire to be with animals brings Sayles to BC shelter BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer If the dogs aren't barking, the phone is ringing, and vice versa. Or the phone and dogs may be going at the same time, as if competing to see which can most successfully drown out the silence. Moments like these may very well have some people pulling their hair and exclaiming, much like Dr. Seuss' the Grinch, "Noise! Noise! Noise!" Yet for Tracey Sayles, the manager of the Bradford County Animal Shelter, they are simply the sounds of a job she loves That's not to say all of that noise doesn't have its effect. "I do go home with a headache from time to time," Sayles said with a laugh, "but you learn after a while to tone (the noise) out." Sayles has been the manager of the Bradford shelter since Nov. 6. She was hired after "working off and on with animals for years." She grew up with animals Tracey Sayles coaxes a cocker spaniel to stand still so she can : administer worm medication. and as a child wanted to become a veterinarian so she Tracey Sayles (background) assists Matt Harrison with questions concerning one of the shelter's dogs. employment after they got older. She went to work for Pumpco, a concrete-pumping company where she was office manager. "I thought I would stay there, but then my parents got sick," Sayles said. "I ended up having to quit to take care of them." Her mother never recovered from her illness, but her father did. Afterward, Sayles began thinking about her future, which caused her to say to herself, "You know what? I want to be with animals." Sayles went to work with the Florida Horse Ranch (she had worked with horses previously at the Happy Acres Ranch in would be able to work with them. Sayles spends her time with .animals all day, then goes to her home in Clay Hill, where she spends even more time with animals. Her 17-year-old and 16-year-old daughters each have a horse, and Sayles has two dogs, one of which she said is at her side constantly and "can't function without me." She is surrounded by animals around the clock and has been surrounded by them throughout her life. Sayles recalled that when she was a child, her family always had dogs as well as a cat or two. There were also rabbits, gerbils, hampsters and fish. Sayles remembered her childhood dream of wanting to be a veterinarian, saying, "I used to read a lot of books about dog breeds, horse breeds, how to take care of them and things like that." .Circumstances change as life happens, however, and Sayles did not go on to school to become a veterinarian. She married at a young age, then had children. Sayles stayed at home while. her three children were little, but eventually sought Jacksonville after graduating from high school). She was assistant farm manager. Prior to becoming the manager of the Bradford County Animal Shelter, Sayles worked with a veterinarian for a little more than a year as a vet tech. It was through that position she became familiar with the shelter in Bradford County. She learned the manager's position at the shelter was going to open up, so she looked into it. Now, Sayles has been the manager for approximately eight months. During that span she has experienced highs and lows. One of the highs would be watching an animal that would make a great pet for somebody get adopted, with euthanizing one of those animals naturally being one of the lows. Sayles said having to put down a great animal is the most difficult part of her job. That is why one of the most common comments she hears from people is, "I couldn't do your job. I love animals." "Well, I love animals, too," Sayles said. "That's why I can do my job. Sometimes euthanasia is the nicest thing that has ever been done to that animal. A lot of these guys, I See SAYLES, p. 6C When facing life-limiting illness, you have choices. If you choose hospice, choose the one that serves you best, the one that provides comprehensive, compassionate care while respecting each person's needs, beliefs and wishes. Choose quality. Choose carefully. Days are doggone busy at Bradford's animal shelter BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer There is no time to slowly ease into the morning, drink a cup of coffee or two and read the paper. As soon as Tracy Sayles pulls up in her truck, 9the work begins. She knows that from the sound that greets her every weekday morning at the Bradford County Animal Shelter. "As soon as the truck pulls up, the dogs start barking," said Sayles, the manager of the shelter. "They're here long, enough that they learn the sound of the truck. They don't shut up until they've had their breakfast." The animals are fed twice a day. Sayles could not forget when the second feeding time is if she wanted to as she is greeted with the same chorus she hears upon arriving at work.in the morning. "About 4:00, it starts all over again," Sayles said. "They start getting rowdy again." In between is a busy day of cleaning, caring for the animals and answering the phone. Sayles' office is in the same building that houses the animal cages so if a problem arises, she can be on the scene quickly. She is assisted by inmates, who help with the feeding and cleaning duties, and catch officer Ellis Griffis, who responds to calls of complaints (a backup crew of workers gives Sayles and Griffis a. break. on weekends See BUSY, p. 6C SUMMER SALES EVENT! Homes As Low As Financing As Low As 500 DOWN 25 HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM! ALL 1. '^ MODELS T l FURNISHED! i i liI ALL MUST GO AT COST! 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Touchstone, 35, said the nature of his job doesn't frighten him and oftentimes alligators might lose their way or are simply just passing through an area when they are spotted. Alligators are not usually out there lurking around to attack people. They prefer a diet of amphibians, snakes, turtles, small mammals, fish or birds. But sometimes, Touchstone said he finds other things in the stomach of 'a harvested alligator. "I've found large fish hooks, weights, lures and even pieces of rope. The weirdest things I've found were golf balls and tennis balls," said Touchstone. In general, the state reptiles are considered a nuisance when they are larger than four feet in length and pose a threat to people, pets or property, Alligators less than four feet long are generally afraid of people andr are not capable of .eating anything beyond the size of a small turtle. "They are too small to pose a threat and aren't typically dangerous to people unless someone starts messing with them," TouchStone said. Occasionally an alligator less than four feet in length is a legitimate problem that must be addressed. Just two weeks ago, Sgt. Ray Shuford of the Union County Sheriff's Office was dispatched on an animal complaint call. Shuford was surprised to find an alligator had wandered away from a lake and was crawling down a street. Alligators typically stay either in or right near the edge of water, but Shuford was concerned because this one was about 300 yards from the lake and in a street lined with houses. Moreover, he said the alligator did not retreat or appear to fear humans, so he placed a call to Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC contracts with 38 nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state of Florida to remove specific nuisance alligators. It would be an hour before the FWC licensed trapper for Union County could get to Lake Butler-he actually resides in Hawthorne-and Shuford was able to safely capture the alligator. Although Touchstone is a resident of Union County, it is not the area that is assigned to him. Touchstone responds to alligator nuisance calls in five other counties-Bradford, Baker, Clay, Nassau and Duval. Linda Collins, nuisance alligator program supervisor of FWC, stated had that particular alligator been of life- threatening size, she would have dispatched Touchstone as the nearest trapper to the site immediately. According to FWC alligator nuisance records, since April 2005, Touchstone received 516 permits in Clay County and 37 in Bradford County. A permit is issued after a dispatcher at FWC determines the size and whereabouts of the alligator. Of those calls and permits, 237 alligators were harvested- from Clay County and 19 from Bradford County-nine of which were in Starke. "Not every call results in an alligator finding for the trappers," Collins said. Sometimes, trappers arrive and the alligator has left the area.Trapper permits are good for 45 days, allowing them to return to the area to catch the alligator if it cannot be located when the trapper arrives. SOther times, trappers arrive and find the alligator to be less than four feet long. "Because alligators less than four feet in length are not dangerous to people, as trappers, we are under no obligation to remove them, much less respond to a nuisance call," Touchstone said. The trapper responding to the recent call in Union County was not required to pick up the alligator. Out of concern, he did it anyway and released it in the wild. "We don't make a dime on a call like that," Touchstone said. "Sometimes, making people feel safe and protecting the alligator is part of the job, too." Collins said that the FWC conducts customer service evaluations on their trappers. "Trapper Touchstone is held in high regard and is definitely one of our top 10 trappers," she said. As a licensed trapper, he Touchstone said the belly of this nearly 10-foot-long alligator trapped in Clay County is in pristine condition. receives a small annual stipend from the statewide nuisance alligator program, or SNAP, but he is not paid for removing Alligators that get into conflicts with the human population. However, his licensing does permit him to sell the meat, hides and other marketable parts from nuisance gators that are not required to be released iiithe wild. Prior to trapping alligators, Touchstone worked in corrections at the Reception and Medical Center in Lake Butler for 14 years. Wanting to advance his career, he began training as a law enforcement officer with FWC when he found out about an opening for a nuisance alligator trapper. For about four years now, Touchstone has been a licensed nuisance alligator trapper with the FWC. 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A golf tournament is planned for Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Starke-Gelf and-Country Club. Registration is at 7 a.m. and the tournament begins at 8 a.m. The registration fee of $50, payment for the required golf shirt ($20) and shirt size is due by Monday, July 16. The- association is also planning an Old School Road Trip to the Fitzgerald's Casino in Tunica, Miss. The bus will leave from RJE at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, and will return Thursday, Aug. 30.. The fee of $240 per person will include accommodations (2 per room), transportation, baggage handling, one buffet meal per day, a day trip to Memphis, Tenn., and $5 per day for casino play. Deadline for payment of fees is Friday, July 16. After the deadline, the cost of the trip will be $250. SCall Valara Petteway at (904) 964-3809, for information. Crosby family to have reunion The Crosby family has set its 65th family reunion for Sunday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m., at Lake Butler Community Center, N.W. Third Street (by the lake). 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Not responsible lefor typographical or artwork errors John Deere dealer reserves the right to correct errors at point of sale AG-GSE3x100712BCT U I1Eqsual Op ortpp ity Lender GO YOUR OWN WAY :. 'a eor e lator Tail :30 P.M. M.-6 P.M. -3003 Rib 1-3003I $19,999 $8,999* NNITI OPEN UNTTL 4PM ON SATURDAY! Family Steak House, U.S. 301 in Starke. A representative from each original branch of the family is needed for next year's planning committee. For information, contact Winifred "Winnie" Howard, 11333 S.W. 167th Ave., Brooker, FL 32622, or call Howard at (352) 485-1699. LBMS volleyball tryouts are Aug. 23-24 Lake Butler Middle School will hold tryouts for this upcoming volleyball season on Aug. 23-24, 3-5 p.m., in the LBMS gymnasium. All girls going into.the sixth, seventh or eighth grade may try out. Those interested should be dressed and ready to start at promptly 3 p.m. All paperwork can be picked up at the LBMS front office and must be submitted to coach Trudy Andrews prior to tryouts. For more information, call Andrews at (352) 494-4602. UCHS will host 3-day volleyball clinic Union County High School will be hosting a three-day volleyball clinic this month for girls in middle school and high school. The clinic, which will consist of two two-a-day sessions July 17-19, will feature Matt Linebarger, a former Florida State University coach and current head coach at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. The cost of the clinic is $125. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please call Perry Davis or Cindy Maddox at (386) 496-3040. WORTH NOTING A meditation and stress control workshop is held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Health Care: Center. Call to register (904) 782- 1069. Do you have any concerns about your child's development? Free information and/or screenings are available for ages birth to 5 years. To schedule an appointment, call Child Find at (800) 227-6036 or go. to www. nefec.org/fdlrs (click on Child Find). A substance abuse support group is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Lawtey Church of Christ, CR-200- B, for those who suffer from alcohol- or drug-related problems, workaholics, compulsive spenders and unhealthy relationships. The public is welcome. Call (904) 782- 3771 or (904) 782-3086 for information. Look Good, Feel Better support group is a free makeover "how to" with wig, scarf and skin care tips for women currently undergoing cancer treatment. Facilitated by a licensed cosmetologist, classes are scheduled to meet demand. Preregistration is required. Call (904) 758-3074 or (352) 376-6866 for information. Lions Club to has poker tourney The Keystone Heights Lions Club is having a Texas Hold'em Tournament on Saturday,-July 14, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. A $50 entry fee includes free sodas and pizza. For more information, call Joe Joseph or Pam Minor at (352) 473-4867 The Lions Club is located across the street from Keystone Heights High School on Orchid Avenue. The clubhouse phone number is (352) 473- 3047. Webster family will gather July 13 The Webster family will hold a reunion on Friday, July 13. The reunion will kick,,off. with a fish fry at 6pm .. On Saturday, July 14, jther reunion will start at noon. All friends and family are invited. All events will be held at the Lakeside Community Center - ---- I a I a Suga r(E~ wlith Net 'JIMr C a 6 1ini9ng sl July 12, 2007 TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--C-SECTION Page 5C A ..A- Z ,-,.-. 1- --,ts A ..2, . .. /.. . Mr. and Mrs. David Alvares Middleton and Alvares are wed Rosetta Middleton and David "Thomas" Alvares were married on July 2. 2007 in Lake Butler. The bride is the daughter of John and Debra Saylor of Barbourville, Ky. She is a 2005 graduate of Knox Central high school and works at Taco Bell in Starke. The groom is the son of David Alvares of Brooker and the late Brenda Rhoden. He attended Union County High School and works at Beck of Starke. Given in marriage by Gregory "Allen" Barnes., she wore a white tea length gown with a lace trim, she carried a bouquet of red roses with babies breath. Latangaiee Chevers- Watkins and Leroy Keith Chevers- Watkins and Keith to wed Latangaiee Chevers- Watkins and Leroy Keith announce their upcoming wedding on July 14, 2007, at 5 p.m. at CROM Ministry Church of God by Faith. The bride-elect is the daughter of Betty Stewart- Jones of Lake Butler and Calvin Chevers of Albany, Ga. She was a 1991 graduate of Union County High School and has been employed by APD Tacachale for 12 years. She has three children. The groom-elect is the son of Bobbie J. McClenton and Leroy Keith Sr. of Lake -Butler. He is a 1980 graduate of Santa Fe High School and is employed by Ellington Trucking of Lake Butler. He has three sons. A reception will follow the wedding and will be-held in the Lake Butler Elementary School cafeteria. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Her matron of honor was Karen Jones, she wore a black and white knee length dress carrying a small bouquet of red roses. The flower girl was Blakely Jones, she wore a mauve skirt and blouse with white flowers. The best man was father of the groom, David Alvares. The groomsmen were allen Barnes. They wore white shirts with a red tie. The ring bearer wa Dale Jones. A reception was held at the home of Steven and Karen Jones. The double layer cake had white frosting and red roses with wedding bells and doves. Following the wedding the couple will reside in Starke. Don and Treva Newmans Newmans to celebrate 50th Don and Treva Lee Newmans of Starke will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception given in their honor at Madison Street Baptist Church in Starke on Saturday, July 14, 'from 4-6 p.m. No invitations are being sent, but all friends and family are invited to drop in and congratulate the couple on this milestone. Don Newmans is the son of the late Lois and Gladys Newmans of Starke. Treva Lee Dobbs Newmans is the daughter of the late Earl and Maybelle Dobbs of Raiford. The couple was married on June 14, 1957, in Raiford. They have resided in Starke for the past 50 years and had four children. Donald Cregg Newmans and Larry Dawayne Newmans are deceased. Gordon Don Newmans of Hampton Lake and Donna Marie Parker of Melrose survive. They have one grandchild. BIRTHS Phillip and Dana Allen of Greenwood, Ark. Paternal great-grandparents are Margaret Young and the late Buford SYoung of Camden. S.C. .AE O Kyndell Crawford Kyndell Crawford Aiden Lindemuth Meghan Hall of Lake Butler Aiden and Justin Crawford of New Lind e uth Jersey announce the birth of nde their daughter, Kyndell Destiny Black of Keystone Makayla-Jean Crawford, on Heights announces the birth of June 1, 2007, in Gainesville. her son, Aiden Kyle George Maternal grandparents are Lindemuth, on May 15, 2007, at Chuck Hall of Waldo and North Florida Regional Medical Wanda Hall of Lake Butler. Center in Gainesville. Maternal great-grandparents Aiden weighed 6 pounds 9 are Lee Roy Johnson of Raiford ounces and was 18 inches long. and Arlene Johnson of Ocala. Maternal grandparents are Paternal grandparents are George and Stormy Black of Frank and Karen Crawford of Keystone Heights. New Jersey, and Andrew and Maternal great-grandparents Edna Mae Chek, also of New are Cherie Rangler and the late Jersey. David Rangler of Keystone Heights, and Helen and Ken p Harwood of Tunas, Mo. ^. Grace McLeod S:Dr. and Mrs. Stephen S McLeod of Winter Garden .. announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Ginger McLeod, on June 12, 2007. :.,;; Grace is joined by Alex, ".'' Austin, Gabriella and Michael. ... Maternal grandparents are Rocco and Antonia Auri of Clermont. M ason Young Maternal great-grandparents Jason and Michelle Young of are Salvatore and Lena Raponi Starke announce the birth of of Frosinone, Italy. their son, Mason Allen, on Paternal grandparents are April 27, 2007, in Gainesville. Wayne and Elizabeth McLeod Mason joins one sibling, ofLeesburg. Kimberly. Paternal great-grandparents Maternal grandparents are are Thelma and Beam Thorton Teddy Key and Yvette Key of of Kingsley Lake and Virginia Starke. Maternal great- and Allen McLeod of grandparents are the late Inez Pensacola. West and the late Teddy Key of Grace Ginger is named in Starke. memory of her great aunt Paternal grandparents are. Ginger Davis.. ,-~ css--- ---a--------------- Sta4e7re -ail4 9fedicinei Fu-c' 0 W OPNN HOURS: M-F 9am-6pm Lunch: 12:30-1:30 Natalia Shiriaeva, MD 1546 South Water Street Starke, FL.2I91 (Acrss From L ake Area vsical Therapy on Sr 100 East 904-964-1888 My Dear Patients: I did not abandon you and I still love and care for you! Welcome to my new office! MORE O A country church once paid $1,500 per acre more than "fair market value" for two acres of land adjoining the existing church property. In another transaction, a young couple agreed to accept $7,900 less than "fair market value" for their three-year-old tract home. Once "fair market value" is established on real estate, other factors such as availability and time pressure may influence the final sales price. The church wanted an additional two acres adjoining church property to use for a picnic and fellowship area. Property located in any other spot would have been unsuitable. Thus the,adjacent land held more value for the church because of its location, and they were willing to pay the price. A mer c ican Pr LTO R S R LESS! The couple that accepted $7,900 less than fair value for their home exemplifies the concept of time pressure. The husband, a middle manage- ment candidate within his company, was offered a pro- motion in another state. He was anxious to move and assume his new responsibili- ties. They weighed a higher selling price for their home against a fast move to the new job. The new job won out, resulting in a lower than fair market value sale price. Keep in mind that even when the final sale price of real estate is higher or lower than "fair market value," both buyer and seller may experi- ence complete satisfaction with the transaction. Listen to ASK MIKE on WEAG-FM, 106.3 at 8:35 AM American Dream of Noriheast Florida. Inc Charleen Galhright. Broker-Owner 205 N. Temple Street, Starke. FL 32091 mgold%%ire a .Imncricandtreamflorida.con Sherry Kubik and Michael Bradley Kubik-Bradley to wed JoAnne Walters and Glenn Walters of Lawtey announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their daughter, Sherry Kubik to Michael Bradley of Hampton. Bradley is the son of Lucian and Ann Bradley of Hampton. The bride-elect is a graduate of American Heritage Christian Academy and is currently employed by Windsor Manor. The groom-elect is employed by Lucian's Heating and Air Conditioning of Hampton. Invitations are being sent to the wedding that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25. Hospice is in need of volunteers. There will be a volunteer training program soon, and if interested in this important volunteer opportuni- ty, call Carolyn Long, 386-328- 7100. (352) 473-3663 179 S, Lawrence Blvd. Keystone Heights Scott-Brannon to wed July 14 Dale and Deloris Black.ford of Tippecanoe, Ind., and the late. Wayne Ellinger announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lisa Carol Scott of Starke, to Grady Michael Brannon of Starke. Brannon is the son of Jean Brannon and the late Grady Monroe Brannon of Dufuniak Springs. Scott's children, Melissa and Diane, and Brannon's children, Philip and Aaron, will also be participating in the wedding. The bride-elect is a graduate of Grace Baptist Christian School and is employed by the office of the Bradford County Clerk of the Court. She is a member of Bradford Baptist Church. The groom-elect is a graduate of Walton High School and is employed by the U.S. Post Office in Starke. He is a member of the Madison Street Baptisf Church. The wedding will take place on Saturday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bradford Baptist Church fellowship hall. A reception will follow. All family and friends are invited to attend. No invitations are being sent. Children can listen to a story on the telephone. 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I 0 AS!MK ,,-' ,B UTRE ,L M.KEGOD~ielRALOR, ~.-p-..~.-- C-- LI ~ I Page 6C TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR-C-SECTION July 12, 2007 BUSY Continued from p. 2C and holidays). When the animals have been fed, the dogs are taken out of their cages and allowed to run in the yard individually, though a few can go out together, provided they can get along. While the dogs are in the yard, their cages are cleaned. Any medical needs, such as administering worm medication, are addressed, while a list is compiled of animals' most pressing needs in preparation of the weekly visits from local veterinarians. New animals to the .shelter, whether dropped off or picked up by Griffis, are checked in. Each animal gets its own file, that includes a health chart and its picture. Any animal Griffis brings could belong to somebody, so a lost-pet list is consulted as an attempt is made to determine if the animal is someone's pet. "We look for collars and tags," Sayles said. The goal is to reunite a pet with its owner if possible. When not dealing with ,the animals directly, Sayles is busy with the phone. She has answering machine messages waiting for her every morning that she has to listen to, so she's returning calls as well as taking new ones. The calls can be complaints or they can be from someone who's lost a pet. Calls of complaints are If you can't resist this face, or would like to consider adopting another dog or cat at the Bradford County Animal Shelter, drop by the shelter during weekdays or visit the Web site www.petfinder. com for a listing of. adoptable animals. All new arrivals must have their picture taken and this dog is no exception. Catch officer Ellis Griffis encourages the dog to stay still and look at the camera so shelter manager Tracey Sayles can get a good shot. prioritized, and the information is relayed to Griffis. "Of course, if .it's an aggressive animal, everything is put on the backburner," Sayles said. Sayles said a lot of complaints stem from conflicts between neighbors. "We try to handle it as peaceably as possible," she said. "We don't want to just barge in there and snatch someone's animal and bring it to the shelter. We'd like to work out a peaceable solution between both parties." Sometimes, people simply aren't aware of the leash laws, so they are informed of what they are and allowed to keep their pets, Sayles said. The goal is not to send Griffis out seizing animals unless absolutely necessary because "our cages stay full as it is," Sayles said. The shelter has 12 cat cages and 15 dog cages along with several collapsible cages and plastic pet carriers that can be utilized if necessary. Sayles said the cages have remained full since mid- December. "We can empty the cages, today and tomorrow afternoon they will be full again," she said. An animal is kept for 14 days. The first three to five days, the animal is held in case an owner shows up to claim it. If not, the animal is then put up for adoption if it meets the requirements to be adopted. Animal rescue groups'are also able to take any animals during this time. In June, 20 dogs and seven cats were adopted, while 41 dogs and 38 cats were sent to rescue groups. Thirty-four dogs and 44 cats were euthanized. Euthanasia is performed by local veterinarians. "The numbers (of animals euthanized) most times are less than what we send out to rescue," Sayles said. Those numbers were approximately equal in June, but in May, 48 dogs and 68 cats were sent to rescue groups, while 24 dogs and 46 cats were euthanized. (Most of the cats that are euthanized are feral, Sayles said.) The shelter takes in many animals that could be. great pets, Sayles said. She encourages anyone thinking about getting a pet to visit the shelter and see what's available. If there is a certain type of animal a person is looking for which the shelter does not have, Sayles said to not give up, but keep returning. The types of animals at the shelter change daily, she said. Some animals at the shelter are not adoptable for various reasons, such as they are aggressive or feral, but a lot of animals are dropped off at the shelter for reasons such as their owners are moving and cannot take them with them, the animals do not get along with another pet at home or the owners simply do not want the animal anymore. An animal that does not fit into one person's lifestyle may fit perfectly into the lifestyle of someone else. Sayles said she sees a lot of animals at the shelter that aren't adopted, and she can't figure out why. "We get some really good guys through here," she said. Anyone who is interested in adopting an animal must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license. If a person is renting, he or she must have a note of approval from the landlord. In accordance to state law, animals that are adopted must be spayed or'neutered if not already. People may choose any vet in which to have either procedure done. "They have 30 days to have it done," Sayles said. "We offer a rebate. A portion of their adoption fee ($40 for non-sterile dogs, $25 for non- sterile cats) is rebated to them once the animal has been spayed or neutered and the paperwork has been returned to the sheriff's office." If you are interested in adopting an animal, visit the shelter, which is located off of Edwards Road by the National Guard armory, or call (904) 964-9200. Shelter hours are 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. However, Sayles encourages the public to wait until at least 11 a.m. to visit so that the early morning hours can be This cat doesn't waste a good opportunity to . take a nap, despite the noise of barking dogs surrounding it. SAYLES Continued from p. 2C want the last thing they know when they leave here is that somebody did care about them." Sayles had to fight back tears as she-described how she shows those animals that care before they are euthanized. That is what makes it so much more joyful when she watches an animal leave the shelter with a second chance. For example, there was Dixie, the dog that was eventually adopted by a man from Tampa. Two months later, Dixie was competing in a frisbee competition. Another dog, whose picture graces the desktop of Sayles' computer at work, arrived at the shelter from an abusive situation. The dog was scared of people, but he stayed on the at the shelter for a long time, Sayles said, because it earned its keep with the .way it interacted with other dogs at the shelter. "He babysat puppies for me," Sayles said. "We coud- put him in with anybody. He'd keep them occupied out there in the yard. He'd play with them and stuff; He was a great dog, but he had been abused and he had been starved." A man finally showed interest in the dog, visiting the shelter every Friday to spend time with it in the shelter's backyard. Sayles said the man fell in love with the dog, but it took the dog a while to warm up to him. The dog did eventually utilized to clean the animals' cages. A list of animals available for adoption was accessible through the Bradford County Sheriff's Office Web site, but that site is temporarily down at the moment. However, that list can be accessed through the Web site www.petfinder.com. ~E\pi .? warm up to the man and the man was allowed to adopt it. "The dog's been living like a king ever since," Sayles said. "He's got his own bedroom at the man's house. He's got five acres to run on." It seems like it turned out to be a perfect match, and that is what Sayles would like to see happen for all of the shelter's adoptees. For example, she would not want to allow a family with cats to adopt a dog that was dropped off at the shelter because it did not get along with its previous owners' cats. That's why Sayles likes the opportunity to not only sit down and talk with people who are interested in adopting animals, but to talk with those people who are dropping off animals at the shelter as well. People may drop off animals at the shelter after hours (cages are set up for this purpose), but Sayles encourages them to do so during business hours. "We certainly prefer they do it during the hours we're here so we can talk to the owner and find out the habits of the animal so we can pass that on -f the animal is adoptable," she said. Drop-offs. Adoptidns. The barking. The phone ringing. It all adds up to a busy day for Sayles, but she in no way longs for a break from animals when she leaves the shelter for the day. She knows there are more waiting at home, and she wouldn't have it any other way. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this news- paper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimi- nation, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, the toll-free telephone num- ber for the hearing im- paired is 1-800-927-9275. For further information call Florida Commission on Human Relations, Lisa Sutherland 850-488-7082 ext #1005. 42 Motor Vehicles '01 GMC SAVANA 2500 CARGO VAN 82,000 miles, excellent shape. $9,000, call 386-496- 8431. 1992LEXUS LS400, HIGH MILES, RUNS GREAT, $4500 Newer battery and tires. Call 904-964- 4111. 1996 KAWASAKI VOY- AGER SE FULLY DRESSED. Excellent condition, 13,958 original miles. Garage kept, $7,000. Call 352-494- 6584. 2001 LEXUS GAS Tri-Couny Classifieds Bradford Union Clay Reach over 20,500 Readers Every Week! Notice Vehicles Accessories Motor Vehicles RV's & Campers Boats Land for Sale Real Estate Out or Area Commercial Property Rent. 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However. the classified staff cannot he held responsible for mistakes in classified advertising taken hv phone. The newspaper reserves the right to correctly classify and edit all copv or to reject or cancel any advertisements at any time. Only standard ahbrevalions will be accepted. SAVER. Moon roof, pre- mium sound, well-kept. interior with fancy wheels. $13,995, call 904-964- .6305 1981 CHEVROLET COR- VETTE as is, Bob Kerce, $6000. Call 904-449- 1290. 43 RVs and Campers TRAVEL TRAILER 1995 SUNLINE, 23'. NADA value, $4,000 firm. Call 352-473-8994. 44 Boats & ATVs HONDA 300 EX 4- WHEELER 1993, runs great, has reverse, needs headlight. $1,500 OBO. Call 904-263-0586. 45 Land for Sale LOT IN HIGHRIDGE ES- TATES, in Keystone Heights, with new septic, new deep well, with 1983 60x14 MH, 1/1, $27,000. Call 904-966-0765. 8.42ACRE PARCELAVAIL- ABLE. Owner finance, 95% with 5% down pay- ment of $91,500. Serious inquiries, call 904-964- 8763 with message, ask for Clarence. MIDDLEBUR G/KEY- STONE/PUTNAM. Lots for sale, 1/3 acre and up, low down. Owner financ- II a I32-7-88 " Pumps " Sales " Parts "S ersice MN-ers' Pt PL, ing available. Call 1-800- 616-8373. STARKE/LAKE BUTLER AREA 1 1/2 acres to 4 acre lots with pond and river. Granddaddy oaks and rolling hills. Call 386- 496-0683 or 352-284- 7608. 2.4 ACRES OF COMMER- CIAL INDUSTRIAL LAND on corner lot of 2 country . roads. 800 feet frontage. Zoned for gas station, convenience store, truck stop, or restaurant plus many uses, high traffic area. Reduced $60,000 to $169,950 OBO. Pos- sible owner financing. Must sell, make offer. Call 904-608-5239. FIVE ACRES FOR SALE River Bend Estates, Worthington Springs. $ 63,500, call 386-496- 2390. 47. Commercial Property (Rent, Lease, Sale) FOR LEASE OR sale. Ideal location 2 parcels! 2800 SOFT building with office, barn, mini storage, 5 acres, off of South 301. Also 8 acres, partially cleared. Both lots 3/10th of a mile from new Walmart. Call 904-964- 3827 for more informa- tion. DOWNTOWN STARKE professional offices for rent. Conference room, kitchen, utilities and more provided Call 904-964- 2616. TWO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS downtown - Starke. One set up for restaurant. Huge square footage. New roofs Only - $376,500 for both. Call 904-964-4111. NEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICES at 417 West QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1964 964-7061 STATE LICENSE 1305 Rotary Well Drilling 2-6" ,., ,4 N I ,cl I I IS I ii lN Sin.ii,. 11I &P,.i ~ Call Street for lease. Ideal for medical, legal, ac- counting or business of- fices. $350 including utili- ties and taxes, or all 4 of- fices for $290 each plus utilities and taxes. Call 352-275-8531 today for a walk through. 8 NEW 10X14 OFFICE RENTAL UNITS Secu- rity system, 2 entrances each. SR21 next to Cen- tury 21'Showcase Prop- erties, Inc. $590/mth plus utilities. Century 21 Showcase Properties, Inc. 352-473-4903. Becky Williams, 352-213- 4200. KEYSTONE COMMERCE CENTER, 11,400 sq ft building for lease, 2 phase power, 4 roll up doors, 12x20 and 12x14, A/C rooms. Short or long term lease available. Pre- viously used as welding/ assembly plant. Divided clear span height, 13x20 and 16x42. For informa- tion, call 352-473-0031. $50,000 PER ACRE COM- MERCIAL ACREAGE. Owner held and other fi- nancing sources, for in- vestment or to develop V'ur own custom busi- ness structures. SR 21 North of 100, Keystone. Call 24/7, 1-866-374- 5859. Afford AHome Inc., Realtor. BUSINESS PROPERTY - KEYSTONE LAND. Low down payment financing available to develop your own custom business property. Existing orstart- up: Office, Mfg, Service and a wide range of busi- ness types. Call 24/7, 1- 866-374-5859. Afford A Home Inc., Realtor. 48 Homes for Sale HOMES NOW AVAILABLE FOR A FREE ONLINE LIST OF PROPERTY in Lake Butler 24/7, www.ivelnLakeButler.com, campusrealty3363900. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS HOME 2,000 sq ft, 4/2, 2 car garage, screened back porch, 1.19 acres CH/A (new), concrete driveway, new carpet, new windows, washer/ dryer, gas stove, side-by- side refrigerator, trash compactor, newly painted inside and out. Paved dead end street, good neighborhood. Asking $260,000. Call 352-494- ,6340 or 352-494-6584. NEW CUSTOM HOME 3/ 2, 2188 sq ft, H&C, 3160 sq ft total Bakersfield subdivision. Keystone Heights. Terry Hall Homes, CRC 025346. 352-473-4920. LAWTEY 5/4 SINGLE FAM- ILY HOME 2100 sq ft with 2 car garage, new tile, new paint, new appli- ances, new A/C. 5 min- utes to Starke, 7 minutes to Camp Blanding. Must see, $149,900. USA Re- alty, 904-213-8287. RENT TO OWN BRAND NEW 3/2, 1 car garage, paved road, walking dis- PO Box 82 Ft. White, FL 32038 tance to lake, $995/mth. Call 352-258-0865. 3/2 BRICK HOME COM- PLETELY UPDATED. Features wooden floors and a large bonus room. Located in city but has a quiet country feeling. Must see to appreciate. Priced to sell at $159,900. Call Marlena Palmer at Coldwell Banker/Smith & Smith Realty, 904-964- 222 or 904-422-0470. RENT TO OWN BRAND NEW 3/2 SITE BUILT HOME 1/3 acre, Key- stone Heights area, se- cluded. $795/mth plus deposit. Call 352-258- 0865. WATER FRONT LAKE SANTA FE Large, older remodeled 2BR/2BA home. Rock fireplace in living room, family room, dining room. fenced, landscaped yard, seawall and dock, completely fur- nished, $ 319,500. Call 352-475-9557 or 352- 624-0653. LIKE NEW 2/2 HOME ON ONE ACRE IN CLAY COUNTY. Asking $169,500 Call 352-473- 3827. HOME FOR'SALE 3/2, POOL, HOT TUB, ZONED FOR KHES. Office: 386-497-1419 Toll Free 1-866-9LW-ROOF Fax:386-497-1452 3BR/1BA, 1,100 SF... $105,000 Call (904) 964-6214 611 Francis St., Starke Paved road, built in 2001, $219,000 0BO. Call 352- 235-1272. 49 Mobile Homes for Sale I WANT YOUR PRETTY, UGLY OR UNWANTED MOBILE HOMES with or without lot. Fast cash, quick closing, 386-684- 1052. Call anytime, 24/ 7. 2 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE Singlewide or doublewide, you move. Owner financing. I am not .a dealer. Call 386-684- 1052, 24/7. www.vacant lotsusa com. FSBO- 1971 SKYLINE 2/1 MOBILE HOME 12x60 with 75x110 fenced city lot in Starke Good con- dition with tenant, in de- sirable, all houses area. $49,900, call 352-473- 5214. FOR SALE BY OWNER - VARIOUS Singlewide and Doublewide mobile homes 3/2's and 2/2's- from $49 900 and up Located in High Ridge Estates. Keystone Heights, FL. Possibte' owner finance with re-. quired down payment Call Larry, 386-325-7848 L iceinsedl Bondedc~ hisitired Woirkvrs C(omiap. I icen'iie f#it('0067442 Affordable Quality" ee lFmil Owned & Opcracd Work rm s\ates Commercial Residential ,rN,,ll.' FOR SALE BY OWNER L wi'ii "[--"i-'if- a 'H j d --L ---- ~-e -- I(IIp ar r 1 I I Is ------- I P~IC"Se~s -crrTle -C~Ys----I 1~81 71r as I II I I I WELL DRILLING 11IJ ,,I hof I Ll 10 1911 LyAlj;sllj a '~ A~F - i'l' 1..1 ., 14. July 12, 2007 TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR-C-SECTION Page 7C aa *r~. .. s . Read our Classitieds on the World Wide Web www.BCTelearaoh.com Where one cal Does ita/I (9041964-6305 *I3521473-2210 *(3861496-2261 2007 ENTERTAINER 32X80 4/2, $71,900 in- cludes delivery, setup, fireplace, smooth top, built in microwave, dish- washer, side by side re- frigerator with ice maker, upgraded carpet, TV, sur- round and more. Yarborough Mobile Homes, 904-259-8028. RING YOUR BEST DEAL ON ANY SIZE FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME to Yarborough Mobile Homes. We'll meet or beat their deals. Macclenny, 904-259- 8028. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! All 2007 doublewide stock models reduced $4,000. Drive a little, save a lot. Locally owned and operated since 1998. Yarborough Mobile Homes, 904-259- 8028. 1997 HOMES OF MERIT DW 2BR/2BA shingle roof, 2 x 4 wall studs, $16,000, you move. Call 904-782-3723. NICE 2BR MH with new CH/A, on private lot in Lake Butler. Asking $8900, possible owner fi- nance. Call 386-496- 1116. 50 For Rent 3/1 HOME IN KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 250 Jasmine Ave. $850/mth, $900/ dep. Call 352-473-8055. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT! COMPLETE with CH/A, cable provided, all utilities paid! Central loca- tion. 10% discount on first month's rent for senior cmizens. Rooms with pri- vate bath, $115 $135. / wk. Room without bath, $100. Laundry facilities available. Close to churches, stores, down- town shopping, theatre, and more! See Manager at the Magnolia Hotel, across from the Starke Post Office. 904-964- 4303. WE HAVE 2 OR 3 bedroom MH, clean, close to prison. Call 352-468- 1323. SPECIAL-RENT 2 & 3BR homes, newly renovated. Deposit required. Call 678-438-6828 or 678- 438-2865, for more infor- mation. 2/1 MOBILE HOME ON 1/3 ACRE. $325/mth plus $200/dep. Pets OK. Call 352-473-2185. RENT OR RENT WITH OPTION Huge 3/2 brand new site built home, 2 car garage, walk- ing distance to lake, tile throughout, stainless ap- pliances. $1,195/mth. Call 352-258-0865. SOUTHERN VILLAS OF StarkeApts. 1 & 2 BR HC & non HC apartments. Some rental assistance may be available. HUD vouchers welcome. CH/ A, on-site laundry, play- ground, private and quiet atmosphere. Located on SR 16, 1001 Southern. Villas Dr., Starke, FL. Call 904-964-7295. TDD/TTY 711. Equal Housing Op- portunity. PARK OF THE PALMS - $800/MTH, $800/SEC. No smoking, service ani- mals only, credit report Driveways Sidewalks Slabs Footings *Decorative Concrete Coating in many colors Pumping & Finishing FREE ESTIMATES Bus: (904) 964-3827 Mobile: (904) 364-7153 Southern imberco, Inc. SWe buy timber.: Pine and Hardwoods Small & Large Tracts We Buy & Cut Fire Damaged Timber! Josh Crawford "352-745-1565 Michael Hardee 904-364-6907 A #Cart it required. Owner/broker, 352-473-4315. RENT TO OWN BRAND 'NEW 3/2, 1 car garage, paved road, walking dis- tance to lake, $995/mth. Call 352-258-0865. RENT TO OWN MOBILE HOME. No banks, flex- ible terms. Lake Butler area. Call 386-496-8111. NEWLY REMODELED up- stairs apartments in downtown Starke. 1 2/ BR apartments, CH/A, $500 month. 1st, last, and security deposit. Call Joan at 904-964-4303. SENIORS WELCOME - 1BR APARTMENT ON LAKE 6760 Bedford Lake Rd. 3 packages from $450-$650. Call and come see, 352-473-7769 or 352-283-2202 or 352- 235-1294. 2/2 MOBILE HOME ON ONE ACRE. Close to Keystone schools. Quiet neighborhood, $600/mth plus deposit. Call 352- 475-6260. COUNTRY LIVING 2/2 MOBILE HOME, 20 min- utes to Gainesville and Lake City. $700/mth, first, last and security. Call Kristie Ward at 386-623- 1527. 3/2 2 CAR GARAGE, 1500 SQ FT. 109 Parker St., Starke. $965/mth, $965/ dep. Call 904-598-1557 or 904-349-1302, Mark ITEMS FOR SALE 4'x12'xl/2" sheet rock @$12/ea. 90 pcs. of 18"WxlO'L standing seam sheets, w/clips & screws @$900 1 twin bed, w/attached desk, matching chair & six- drawer storage under @$150 1 air hockey table @$150 1 foos ball -table @$50 1 two-hotse trailer @$150 1 -1988 Allegro (32') motor home @$6,500 3 8' truck tool boxes w/aluminum ladder racks @$150 ea. .Call Wayne (3521258-3039 OPEN 24/7 owner: Buddy Browder 19563 NW SR 16 Starke, FL We Haul Redi-Mixed Concrete in our i-Yard Mixing Trailer from our plant to your redi-forms. $149 per yd + tax. deliveredto you! 1-yard = 80 sq. ft. at 4" deep Busher & Associates ManagementInc. E-mail to info@mark busher.com. 2/1.5 WITH LARGE LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN. Washer/dryer hook-up, CH/A, no smoking. 7257 Andromada St., Keystone Heights. Call 352-475- 5620. NEW DELUXE HOME - Keystone area. 3/2/2, tile floors, granite counters, fireplace, jacuzzi tub, laundry hookups, all new stainless steel appli- ances, pantry, lake ac- cess. Rent, lease to own, or buy, $1100/mth. Call 352-473-3560. 1BR/1BA DUPLEX Starke area, close to school . $300 per month, call 352- 213-6561. 2BR/1BA WOOD HOUSE Starke area, close to school, nice yard, $450 per month. Call 352-213- 6561. 2BR/2BA HOME with laun- dry room, $525 per month. Call 904-769- 9616. SUPER NICE '98 DWMH FOR RENT. 3/2 with 1900 foot squared on 2/3 fenced acre. Carport, screened porch, fire- place, wood floors, many extras. Keystone Heights, $825/mth. Call 352-359-3572. "Hoine Rpai " Pnwmmn Washing " Yard Work *GardenRoto-uuing - Umsi'ed & hisured 3/1 HOUSE ON CORNER LOT HUGE YARD, shed with washer and dryer, outside being renovated. Old Lawtey Rd., $650/ mth, $325/dep. Call 904- 364-7338. 2/2 MOBILE HOME ON SANTA FE RIVER, Worthington Springs. Call 386-496-2776. SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME NEAR RMC. Ref- erences required, call 386-496-2599. 2/1 ON LAKE SANTA FE - DOCK AND BOAT HOUSE, large screened front porch overlooking lake. Rent, $895/mth, $700/dep. Call 352-475- 5533 or 352-226-9220. 3/2 MOBILE HOME CAR- PORT, SCREENED FRONT PORCH, open back porch, storage, 7320 Villanova Dr., Key- stone Heights. Rent, $650/mth, $600/dep. Call 352-475-5533 or 352- 226-9220. 3/1.5 HOUSE -,$650/MTH PLUS $650/DEP. No smoking, service animals only. Credit report re- quired. Call 904-964- 9719. LARGE 4/1 APARTMENT IN MELROSE. Newly renovated with hardwood floors, new.paint and ap- pliances in quiet commu- nity. $595/mth plus $500 * Bush Hog Mowing * lTre Trimming & Removal Site Clean Up STrash Removal * ine IBrk & Cypirs Mulch * Firewood ForSale * Vrie Estimates Owner: Kerryv Whift/rd Small c arge Parcels Wit,, or Without Homes Call Glen lourcey 352-485-1818 164 NW Madison St. Suite 102 Lake City, FL I^,.I f E-mail: ward@danielcrapps.com D1 aniel Ciapps s .... !' rA4nicy, nf. A Florida Realtor LAND AVAILABLE AT UNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICES Owner/Broker 10 ACRE PARCELS on paved road in Union County close to Providence with Scattered pines, convenient to Lake City and Gainesville $7.500 per acre 67.9 ACRES UNION COUNTY oer: land with paved and graded road frontage - ideal homesite $5,500 per acre 237 (+/-) ACRES UNION COUNTY - farm with old farmhouse, pecan orchard and thinned planted pines. Land use permits I dwelling unit per acre on a portion of property. $5.000 per acre 612.80 ACRES UNION COUNTY - located' close to Palestine Lake with planted pines of various ages, improvements include small brick home and pole barn. $5.000 per acre owner will divide with price adjustment For more information on these properties and others in our inventory, call BAYNARD WARD, CHUCK DAVIS or KATRINA BLALOCK at 1-800-805-7566. www.FloridaAcreage.com security deposit. Call 352-475-6285. MELROSE 2/1 MOBILE HOME WITH CH/A. Lo- cated in quiet country set- ting, newly renovated with new flooring, appliances and paint. $425/mth plus $300/dep. Call 352-475- 6285. LAKE GENEVA ACCESS, 2/1, $600/MTH, $600/ DEP. Call 352-473-2919. DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME IN HIGHRIDGE ESTATES, 3/2. $650/ mth, first, last and secu- rity deposit. Call 904- 964-4285. 52 Animals & Pets DOG TAGS DOG TAGS - DOG TAGS! Buy them at the Office Shop in Starke on Call St. Only $4.75, including postage. Many. colors, shapes and styles' to choose from. Call 904- 964-5764 for more infor- mation. BASSETT HOUND PUP- PIES FOR SALE Health certified, tri-colored. 4 males, 1 female. Strong blood line traits, $500 each. Call 904-334-6407. CHIHUAHUA FEMALE, 9 WEEKS OLD. Vet checked, health certifi- cate, last one. $230 cah, Starke, 904-364-7152. GATOR CLASSIC SPE- CIAL HORSE SALE - Saturday, July 28. 11:00am Tack, 2:30pm Horses. Bradford County Fairgrounds, Starke, FL. Consign now, 660-258- 4040. CHIHUAHUAS- FEMALE PUPPIES. Slots and health certificates. $250 each cash. Call 904-964- 6473. 1 YEAR OLD MALE DON- KEY GREY, NAMED RUFUS. Call 386-496- 2776. 4 BEAUTIFUL 10WK OLD BLACK KITTENS. Free to good home, call 904- 964-7968. FREE KITTENS 3 MALES, 1 FEMALE, 9 WEEKS OLD. Vet checked, all shots, litter trained. Call Linda at 904-964-6087, can leave message. 53A Yard Sales YARD SALE RAIN OR SHINE. Friday, 8am- 3pm. 4382 NW 216th St. Baby clothes, tools, etc. COUNTRY CLUB, STAKE 14TH AVE, LOOK FOR SIGNS. 9am-12pm, Saturday, July 14. SATURDAY, 8AM-1PM. FROM HAMPTON, take SR 325. From Waldo, take SR 1471. Follow signs. Refrigerator, tod- dlers beds, car seats, many items. Call 352- 468-2166. LARGE GARAGE SALE - 908WPRATTST. Friday and Saturday, 7am-8pm. GARAGE SALE -10328 US HWY 301 SOUTH. July 14th and 15th. Clothes, household, yard items. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE - MORGAN RD, 3901 NW CR233, 1/10 mile down across from Morgan Road Baptist Church from 301. Friday and Satur- day, 8am-1pm. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 8AM-1PM. Linens, furni- ture and more. Turn on Griffis Loop, first dirt road on the left. Debbie Hull, 904-298-4189. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 8AM-? 1602 NE CR225, Lawtey. Home interiors, household goods and more. MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE SATURDAY, 8am- ? CR18 in Brooker next to Elementary School. 53B Keystone Yard Sales KING BED, FURNITURE, KITCHEN, CLOTHES, kids, books. Friday and w "K i! JV DB IL > 13 L.t l /n I iV I/A LL "'' eT ~' : S.Licensed & Insured Residential & Commercial For the Best Prices & Job for ALL your tree care needs contact Classified Ads Keystone Haulihig&. Handyman Service, LiC LAND FOR SALE 1 to 100 acres Owner financing available. Call today for locations and pricing: Susan Faulkner-O'Neal (352) 745-1212 Jesse Gathright (904) 545-6403 Exclusive agents for New River Land Development, Inc. American SDream o( North thast Flortdaj,nc. R EA L TO HSo. 205 N. Temple Ave. Starke 904) 964-5424 - -~ ~---~-~--~-~- ~~~~~ rP~iPJ~rs~snrl~-~~JI VI it Our Website %N*X\ IV hon'ietmrdirstre a It y.com Page 8C TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--C-SECTION July 12, 2007 p 4,~ , Classified Ads Read our Classifieds on the World Wide Web www.BCTelearanh.com Where one call does it all! (9041 964-6305 (3521473-2210 .*386)496-2261 Saturday. 8am-? 6693 CR214, turn at Gizmo, 2.5 miles past Postmaster's Village. FRIDAYAND SATURDAY - 1635 CLANCE RD., Key- stone, 8am-5pm. Queen bed with frame, couch and love seat, dining room table with six chairs, all $100 each. 51" Phillips wide screen projection TV with side stands, $800. All items OBO. 352-262- 7560, leave message. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS - 6859 DEER SPRINGS RD. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm. Col- lectible wood duck de- coys, hay collection, 7- piece bedroom set, furni- ture, TVs, dishes, silver- ware, hundreds of misc. tools, saws, gas stove, riding mower, new jazzy power chair and lift like new, Kawasaki, mule and power tools, follow red and blue signs. HUGE GARAGE SALE - BOOKS, TOYS, house- hold goods. Multi family sale. 6501 Woodland Dr., Keystone Heights. 8am- 1pm on Saturday, July 14. HUGE MULTI FAMILY MOVING SALE. Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, 8am-noon. SE 33rd Way, 3 miles south of Keystone Heights inter- Ssection just before Harvey's. Furniture, ac- cessories and more. , 55 Wanted LOOKING TO BUY PLANTED PINE TREES. Slash, loblolly, long leaf, 3-5 years old, 10-16 feet tall. We pay top dollar, references available. Call 352-494-6653. WANTED YOUR UN- WANTED LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, running or not. Mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, tractors, tillers, etc. Call 386-496-8431. 57 SFor Sale PLANT AND TREE SALE- FLOWERING TREES AND PLANTS:! Dog- wood, Crepe Myrtle, Flowering Cherry Trees, Bradford Pear, Garde- nias, Azaleas, Willows and more. Fruit Trees: apples, pears, pecans, peach, walnut, apricots, blueberry, grape, tomato, bell peppers, hot pep- pers, and more. Call eve- nings and weekends, 904-796-0118. BED KING SIZE Pillowtop mattress and boxspring with manufactures war- ranty. Brand new still in plastic. Can deliver. Sell for $170. Call 352-372- 7490. BEDROOM SET 7 piece Gorgeous cherry queen/ king bed, dresser, mirror, 2 nightstands, chest available, dovetail con- struction. New still in boxes. Retail $6100, sac- rifice for $1100. 352-377- 9846. DINING ROOM SUITE- beautiful cherry table, 6 chippendale chairs and lighted hutch and buffet. Brand new still boxed. Can deliver. Retail $5800, sacrifice $1100 352-377- 9846. BED-QUEEN orthopedic Pillowtop mattress and box. Name brand, new in plastic, with warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $100. Call 352-372-8588. LAWNMOWERS, tool boxes and bed liners, 880 David Brown tractor and equipment, glass doors, Honda moped. Call 904- 964-4118. KENMORE WASHER and dryer, new type $100 and up each, electric stove, written guarantee, deliv- ery available. For ap- pointments, call 904-964- 8801. MATTRESS TWIN sets $89, full sets $129, Queen sets $159, King sets $189. Mattress Fac- tory, 441 East Brownlee St. Save a lot. Cash and carry. Call Sonia at 352- 473-7173 or 904-964- 3888. LARGE OAK DINING ROOM TABLE with 6 chairs, excellent condi- tion, $250 OBO. Antique oak china cabinet, approx. 75 years old, ex- cellent condition, $200 OBO. Large mauve leather chair with match- ing ottoman, $150 OBO.. Octagon wooden and glass coffee table, pecan color, $100 OBO. Call 352-235-4112. ROUND OAKTABLE WITH EXTENDER 4 CHAIRS and china cabinet. In great condition, $350. Call 904-769-8200. ROADMASTER FALCON 5250 with stainless steel Jenny W. Mann. Branch Manager/ Consultant tow bar, 5,000 Ibs rated, like new, $600. Call 352- 235-1568. LAWNMOWERS, tool boxes and bed liners, 880 David Brown tractor and equipment, glass doors, Honda moped. Call 904- 964-4118. NEW HOLLAND 850 ROUND BALER. Also, new Holland 57 rake and fluffer with Lely mower 205, all for $3,000. Call 904-782-3355. FOR SALE DOLL HOUSE, LIKE NEW with all furnishings, $70. Call 904-964-2297. 2 WASHERS FOR SALE - $200 FOR BOTH or $100 each. M.T. Tractor, 40 hp with bucket. Call for in- formation, 904-964-3359. FOR SALE QUEEN SIZE PLATFORM BED, book- case headboard, solid oak, $250. Love seat, large matching ottoman, $300. Chaise lounge, muted colors, excellent condition, cost $800, will sell for $250. Call 352- 473-2071. FRESH LOCAL BEEF 1/2 OR WHOLE. $1.95 per pound hanging weight. Call 904-263-0225. DIRT BIKE 2002 XR80, EXCELLENT CONDI- TION. $795, call 904- S263-0225. 59 Personal Services LAWN MOWING AND TRIMMING No job too big or too small. Best prices anywhere. Seven days a week. Call 904- T.H.E. Apartments BATHROOM 922 E. Brownlee St. Starke, Florida REMODELING + MORE Newly Remodeled HANDYMAN SERVICES Coml.te bathroom remodeling, including wall 2& 3 Bedrooms Available andfloortilework.AIItlY esofhomerepair, Remodeling From kitchen, bath to exterior repairs. Rent is based on Income References Available. Water, Sewer Lic, #202105 , On-Site Laundry Facility & Play Areas Onlce Open: Monday Friday 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. // \ Call Steve, (9041465-0078/ Call (904) 964-7133 ) or(3521468-2515 Voice TTYAccess 1-800-545-1833. Ext. 381 I 282-8769 or 904-591- 7702. CLARK FOUNDATION RE- PAIRS, INC. Correction of termite & water-dam- aged wood & sills. Level- ing & raising Houses/ Bldgs. Pier Replacement & alignment. Free Esti- mates: Danny (Buddy) Clark, (904)-284-2333 or 1-800-288-0633. FLORIDA CREDIT UNION has money to lend for M.H.& land packages. 1- 800-284-1144. CUSTOM CUTS Lawn & Landscape, customized lawn care, sod, trimming, landscape design. Rea- sonable rates, free esti- mates. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. Call 386-496- 2820, if no answer please leave message. PIANO LESSONS OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERI- ENCE. Hurry before slots fill up. For more informa- tion, contact Dayna at 904-303-8881. 64 Business Opportunities LIQUOR LICENSE- Bradford County. N6 transfer fee. RealtyMasters, Realtors. .800-523-7651. ROOMS FOR RENT Economy Inn Lawtey, FL Low Daily & Weekly Rates Daily Rm Service Microwave- Cable/HBO Refrigerator- Local Phone (904) 782-3332 0 . * - W THINKING OF A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? Li- censing classes begin September 29-October 14 for the weekend course. For more infor- mation, contact Dean Weaver at 352-473-6201, Watson Realty Corp. 65 Help Wanted THE CITY OF STARKE WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the position of Firefighter/ EMT Minimum require- ments are as follows: Minimum 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, Florida Class B driver's license, Florida State certified as Firefighter and Emer- gency Medical Techni- cian. All applicants will be. tested in both physical ability and technical job knowledge, must pass a ,. pre-employment physical examination and drug screen, and are subject to background check. All applicants must submit supporting documenta- tion meeting minimum re- quirements as stated above. Applications will be accepted from Thurs- day, June 28th through July 12th, 2007. Applica- tions are to be picked up at the Bradford Career Center located at 819 South Walnut St., Starke, FL 32091. The City of Starke is an EOE. SHOP HELP NEEDED, fi- berglass manufacturing and trimming will train. Full time 40 hour week. Apply in person at U S Body Source, 1.5 miles South of Hampton on CR 325. NURSERY HELP NEEDED, weed pulling, fertilizing etc. Full time 40 hour week. Apply in per- son at U S Body Source, 1.5 miles South of Hamp- ton on CR 325. PRODUCTION PEFSON- NEL with good atten- dance & punctuality records. Applications available at New Method Cleaners, 311 N. Temple Ave. Starke. No phone calls. CARE GIVER 2 years ex- perience working with elderly or disabled clients. 2 or 3 days per week. Su- El's Retirement Home, Hampton. Phone 352- 468-2619. ENTRY LEVEL AMERI- CAN ACCESS TECH- NOLOGIES is now ac- cepting applications for our Keystone Heights lo- cation. Will train, with great potential for ad- vancement. Train to be a FNDINGORTGAGlCOy FUN DIN MORTGAGE CORP. (Formerly Ivanhoe Mortgage) 1107 S.Wa Starke, Fl (Located b Bradford Cou Center lnut St. orida bind ntyEye ) Margaret Ann Bennett Mortgage Consultant Mortgage MORTGAGE Call Us Today! ASSOCIATION 904-964-4000 investing in communitie0 4 Refinance & Purchases FHA-VA Conventional New Construction Home Equity Loans No Income Verefication Loans EQUAL HOUSING LENDER PRICE REDUCED! 5 bedrooms 3 1 2 bath with NMother-In- Law suite plus Guest Cottage. Close to excellent schools and downtown area. Beautiful s\ nnmm ng pool i\ th hot tub and new pool heater. 6765 \\omens Club Drise $239,000. , Visit our Web page w w\%.centurv21 shot)case.net '' SNEW HOME IN STARKE One block from Golf Course .A IIl i| I B BIH I jII [I .,-t. 4BR/3BA, 2,714 SF (2,010 SF heated) on 1/2 acre lot. Hardi-plank siding, irrigation system, concrete driveway, garage, tile and wood floors, carpet in bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, jacuzzi tub, security system and much more. $325,000. Call (352) 636-3901. j When Other Builders Say No WElD AYI E1l. The Lakeside on Pilings 3 bedroom. 2 bathls. 1,27 I .q. it. 48--1" Our newly expanded financing portfolio offers programs that meet individual needs, no matter what your credit scenario may be. SSO down payment for qualified buyers SUpto 100% financing Land/home financing available through Wlier Mortgage Company Jim Walter HOMES wY\\. ivim walrcrhoines.ctom 1,t a' lTI,'" -4 ;ui c m "'111I c rdiia!' :ii anoifo n ',, .'.iod oIter inq5 Shfuf s all 1 [IOsac n nave i0ic i ` WA.I idi 1 Ws .nbi[ p z .L.Ii, n ii nr:i L C Ci 12 i .001' It JnI Wa iiEr Hoiiiis es i: "i'vi I :n ii. i' Bobby Campbell Roofing, Inc. Licensed & Insured (904) 964-8304 FREE ESTIMATES! I,,. #('('( 2H 72 Employment opportunities available. Call for more information. * .1.1. 7408 SR 21 N - Qy K'eyslone Heights, FL ' -...: .--- --- m Showcase Properties Inc. MLS - Broker 1-800-39687 352-473-4903 1-800-397-6874 New Name New Faces SAME GREAT SERVICE! I American Dream of Northeast Florida.Inc. REA LT)ORS 205 N. Temple Ave. Starke (904) 964.-5424 L-~~ ~j GRAHAM. 4BR/2.5BA MH. Three fenced acres. Swimming pond in front contains edible fish and has a small dock. Large rooms throughout and a great big open kitchen. A great country setting. $185,900 MLS#380697. it. STARKE. 3BR/2BA. New construction with loads of attention to detail. Ceramic tile, upgraded appliances and a garden tub. Front and back covered porches. Inside utility, two car garage. Complete in August. $179,900. MLS379254. -'1 STARKE. 3BR/2BA. DWMH. One acre lot. Fenced and cross fenced. Carport and shed on a paved road. This is a must see! $84,900. MLS380835. Punch Operator, Brake Operator, Grinder, Run a Hardware Press, etc. 40' hours a week with pos- sible, overtime. Starting salary is $7.25/hr. DFWP, good benefits, 352-473- 4984. 2nd SHIFT, WILL TRAIN, WITH GREAT POTEN- TIAL FOR ADVANCE- MENT. Hours are Mon- day Friday, 3pm- 11:30pm. Starting salary will be $7.75/hr. Ameri- can Access Technologies, a sheet metal fabrication FOR SALE 2 Parcels 13+ Acres in all 500 ft frontage on 301 South only 3/10 mile from Super Walmart. Office 2800 sq ft Building Mini-storage and Barn Ideal Location * Call (904) 964-3827 ON SITE ESTATE AUCTION OF THE LATE JOHN ANDJACKI JONES Saturday, luly 14 10 a.m. 2916 S.E 50th SL Little Lake Santa Fe From Keystone Heights light, go west on S.R. 100, approx. 1.5 miles. Turn left on C.R. 21B, go 1 mile, turn right, stay on C.R. 21B, go 1.4 miles, turn right on S.E. 50th St. to 2916 on left. Watch signs. Two houses full of nice Thomasville, Broyhill and other furniture, cookware, linens, liquor decanters, washer and dryer, lots more. Garage full of tools, etc. Loads of yard stuff, tools, grasshopper commercial mower and Toro mower. Canoe, fishing rod and reels and ni more. Food & sodas available. Bring your own chair. Cash or check w/lD. 10% buyer's premium, plus tax. Keystone Auction Service AU#2225 AB#1648 (352) 473-9008 or (352) 283-6297 ilMMAMH ea I " 1 s~ I July 1: -LEGRAPnr, I iviES & MOMN, h--C-SECTION Page 9C Classified Ads .1 4. Read our Classifieds on the World Wide Web www.BCTeleuraph.com Where one call [ Does it a/l 19041 964-6305 *(3521473-2210 .3861496-2261 company located in Key- stone Heights. DFWP, good benefits, 352-473- 4984. HOPE CHRISTIAN ACAD- EMY is now accepting applications for teachers in our pre-school and grade school for the 2007-2008 school year. Call 352-473-4040 or e- mail hca adavis@ yahoo.com to request an application FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Activity teachers includ- ing art, music and PE., and Elementary teachers for the school. Apply at Northside Christian Acad- emy, corner of SR16W and CR225, Starke. COMPANY SPECIALIZING in Erosion control now hir- ing the following posi- tions: Class A CDL driv- ers, Crew leaders, me- chanic, equipment opera- tors, laborers valid Driv- ers license a Must! Fax resume to 904-275-3292 or call 904-275-4960, EOE. Drug Free Work- place. HELPER NEEDED for home repair work. Call 352-475-1596, leave a message. ARMED SECURITY OF- FICERS D-G Gainesville, FL. Full-time, $10/hr. Monday through Friday, 2pm til 10pm, great benefits. Call 904- 399-1813. EOE, M/F/D/ N. FLOOR CARE TECH NEEDED FOR LOCAL FLOOR CARE COM- PANY. Wewilltrain. Must be bondable, call 904- 964-1800 or fax resume to 904-964-5977. RESIDENT OF BROKER needs help M-F to pre- pare noon meal and do light housekeeping. 'Please respond to P.O. Box 1329, Lake City, Florida, 32056. ONE STOP CLEANERS IN STARKE is looking for part-time help. Hours 12 noon to 6pm. Call for in- terview appointment, 904-682-3369. PLUMBERS, PLUMBER HELPERS AND LABOR- ERS WANTED. Top pay and benefits. Call 386- 462-7016 or 352-373-.. 7065. BABYSITTER NEEDED - RELIABLE, no smoking, full time at my home. Call 904-307-1683, leave message. SATURDAY POSITION IN OFFICE AT WALDO FLEA MARKET, 7am- 5pm. Must have some computer skills and enjoy working with people. Call 352-468-2255 x10. APARTMENT MANAGER NEEDED FOR LOCAL COMPLEX. Must be ex- perienced in general of- fice work. Compensation includes salary, rent-free apartment, utility allow- ance and paid holidays. Send resume or letter of interest to Human Re- sources, 7865 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 or fax to 904-642- 0972. EOE. CIRCULATION ASSIS- TANTS (3), reference as- sistant and children's ser- vice assistant for Bradford County Public Library. Applications and job descriptions available at Clerk of Court's office, Bradford County Court- house. Applications close at 9am, July 24th, 2007. EOE employer. BRADFORD TERRACE IS NOW ACCEPTING AP- PLICATIONS for LPNs FT 11/7 shift. Apply in person at 808 S. Colley Rd., Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6220, DFWP/ EOE. BRADFORD TERRACE, A SKILLED NURSING FA- ? Works HeAla l s/BriHdf l AComuiltn POrtnerisoli Are you looking for a job? Visit FloridaWorks. our new location is in the Bradford Square Center at 819 S. 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Call 7 days a week! 800-626-4915 www.GoRoehl.com BERTIE Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 352331-2005 Get Paid Sto Learn a Trade! Now hiring quality minded Equipment and Duct Installers. Must have clean Drivers License. DFWP Apply 8-5 M-F 1730 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL NO IRN DEIVR DR [ DDIVRS llsifs you Must1be Ablu 1O W \Lork Qu 15e Hur Auctions .andiii action 3X) Props, .M si he Sold! I.o)i Do\\n / E-Z Fiiinacing Free Cataloy il6 i 5 iS4-3852 u i\.t.lANDALUC fIN.coni NRLI Easlt:AB2519I l Bulziuk:AU3-1448 .Jhnston:AL'4-149 Mlauk:AU3447. 24/7 Online Auclions Cit of Ri\iera Beach. Closes 7/17. Cromin V'ics 7 Bu\ters I'remiugl ni vi.LSO.cc. AUCTION 3.438 ACRES 12 Tracts: 7.6 to 367 Acres Jasper. Jones. Monroe Counties. GeorCia August 2 7:00PM Ten Mile, Of River Fomnige Ocumiiiilgee & Tmaliga Ri\eis S(00)841 kI-4)0 o \i t\.liilsmionmiarsl'm all coin l.11#274) Business Opportunities ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do \on earn S8001ida 30 59.995. (888162t9-9968 BO021I33 CAl.I.L'S' \\eill Iotl he iiIudel's ldl' Full fln Ie/P.il liIme llll-enrll .11 1hoie 10 i olmlline IIterneit comp:n11 litII ii\\ \\ 211^ pml m 'olll Emiplo meniiel Sr icet Notiee PosI Olice Potitions, No\\ V .Ailble \ V 2. P,i\ S20/holi or 57K .inunall[i including eral Belliiits and OT. Gel \oir ti \ain guide inlileiii l no\l i l h '11 -441 2' L 'S\\A Fee Rei Help \\Inledl *\S \1P l)1\ l \D I Jl 1 ( 11 + + 'k l \ l I m1:ir I) o B-11, CILITY is now accepting applications for FT CNAs, all shifts. Apply in person at Bradford Terrace, 808 S. Colley Rd., Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6220, DFWP/EOE. GET A GOOD JOB IN ELECTRONICS, comput- ers, machine repair and many more. No experi- ence necessary, paid training with full benefits. HS grads ages 17-34, willing to relocate, call Mon-Fri, 1-800-342- 8123. TELLER FT FLORIDA CREDIT UNION has a FT teller position available at our Starke branch. Expe- rience with high volume cash handling, maintain- ing cash drawer, balanc- ing, cross-selling ability, and customer service ex- pertise is required. Prier credit union/bank experi- ence is a plus. We offer competitive salary, incen- tives, and excellent ben- efits. Stop by our branch at 1371 South Walnut to complete an application or send resume to Florida Credit Union, Attn: HR/ TLR, PO Box 5549, Gainesville, FL 32627. Fax: 352-264-2661. E- mail: krose@flcu.org. M/ F/D/V EOE. Drug Free Workplace. B R A D F O R D SPORTSMEN'S FARM is seeking a reliable worker for 4 to 5 days/week to load trap, clean courses, mow and various other odd jobs. Flexible hours/ pay negatiable. CallAl at 352-485-2302 or 352- 485-2144. EXPERIENCED MAINTE- NANCE TECHNICIAN NEEDED. TH.E. Apart- ments is seeking a Main- tenance Mechanic for employment with a clean background. Education_ level: High school or equivalent. Job descrip- tion: Responsible for maintaining the efficient operation and upkeep of all units, property, build- ings and grounds under the direction of the prop- erty manager. Essential functions for Maintenance Technician: Preparation of vacant units, may re- quire heavy lifting with dolly, available for work when necessary includ- ing on call and weekend coverage, installation of gas stove, toilets, cabi- Experienced Medical Assistant or IPN for Family Medicine Office Full-time, 9 am 6 pm M-F Pay Negotiable Call (904) 964-1888 or fax resume to (904) 964-1884 OWNER OPERATORS Top pay of $1.03 plus Fuel Surcharge! Great LOCAL Freight HOME EVERY NIGHT *Health Insurance Avail. T/T exp with CDLA CALL TODAY! 1-866-338-2958 SKPG Inveslments, Inc. dba Krystal, a leader in the quick service industry, is looking for . experienced managers for its expansion. W e Ate i. .. i. !:,ir ,'r W e aeneal Imagoters *Assistantf hTaygers SShift Mi flayets C D I .-,\ + siso < [)1 R iShix 3I( 5- 8669. 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Home Eier Weekend' lop ilndu'lli CP\l'I' EIcellent EIqLiiipnlenl Iop Benelits Pack.ie Vi',lkble' FU EI. l $1 2' (;,illon' ('.ll 1(88 1714-l )5h S t i% liei linclinU pon l nI limIi il ( I \"S. \ L I'] I ,li lM !s \ tlH ul'c |l, \ Local Driers- Nei IEUiiiplieni: Greal Benefii': PremniumI ia Package. Call Oakle\ I ranspoln. 1877 484-3042. Driier-BYNUM TRANSPORT- needs qualified drivers for Central Florida- Local & National OTR positions. Food grade tanker. no liazimat. no pumps, great benefits. compeiiive pa\. ne\\ equipment. (866GO-BYNUM. Need 2 ears experience. Driers Exp. Car Haulers. Join WAGGONERS! Great home lime. benefits' EXCITING NEW BONUS PROGRAMS! Call for Appt. in \our area: 1912)571-9668. Home Improvement % ANTED 15 HOMES To Slho\ l)I' Our New Lifetime E\terior Paint Call Now To See It Your Home Qualifies. License 'CBCOIOI II.(8000961-8547. Homes For Rent annual l mental homes ill he iean oi Central Florida. Beautiful \ailerfront communities i ithl reason anieniies. social events .1nd on-sile activities. Call Slli00887-83'01 or \isit i \\liI.Equl yLilesl \lecoiin. \eNei Rent Aeain' Bu\. 4BR/2BA $14.91)0! nh01 s19I'1l)/ o 2/ R Sl0t.O )' 5', dulini 201years S. H I)D Home, .\Sailable' For l stilll, 8S(Xh.66M iT783i 15796 HL I) HOM() Y' 4BR/I:-\ 1'I'0/mo! iBRi/B \ I o,,'nsure' '2221mo' Slop ,,i Lk I, '0In N '( lin 'i 5i tii ', ', nets, sinks and other household appliances, ability to use a floor strip- per, lay tile, drywall re- pairs, replace window panes, plumbing, electri- cal repairs, may need to provide own tools, weld- ing and painting, and han- dling service requests within 24 hours. T.H.E. Apartments, 922 E Brownlee St., Starke, FL 32091, EOE. For further inquiry, please contact Tia Robinson at 904-964- 7133. FINANCE OFFICER THE NEW RIVER SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION is accepting applications- for the position of Finance Officer. This is an ex- tremely responsible posi- tion that requires exten- sive knowledge of basic accounting principles. Applicants possessing a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and-at least five years of related job experience will be given o01nl $S19V/MI! 5, down 2( sears L( 8' 'a pr. BIiu. 5/BR S222/Mo For listings l(81066 9778 E i 5798 4/BR Forecloire $14.900! 6BR/4BA Onl; S27.00!0' Slop Renting! More HonmesAvailable from $S10.000! For Lismings 18(X)366-9783 Ext 5669. Homes For Sale 3BR/2BA Foreclosure! $20.000! Onlu S199/Mo! 5% doyn 20y ears @' 88c apr. Bitu 5/BR $222/Mo! For listings (8000166-97S8 Ext 5760. Instruction NATIONAL TRUCK & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS SCHOOL 30.0(10+ Trained. 350-Acre Facility. -Job Placenmeni Assistance. Nationally Accredited.-VA & DANTE'S w\\i\.lriicksclhol.comnl iw \vi.eanlhinoverschool.comti (8001488-7364 ORANGE PARK. FL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT: Bulldozers. Backhioes. Loaders. Duiip Trucks. Graders. Scrapers. E\ca\alors: National Cernilicaiorn. Job Placcement Assisance: Associated Training Services itS)O1251-3274 \\~n \\ eluipmeniopermlhoIr.'oni. AMERIIC'XS DRIV\IN( ACAI)EMY"' Slarn ,our driingl career toldai! Offeling courses in CDL A! Lon imiion lee' \lan. paimentt options' No regisirai n tle'. 18088 99-5910 i k nf lUnnsIicsdii ing,;I nidlemi. nolll 11,%" ii1ii,'ii 111i ,1II' preference. Responsibili- ties include all phases of payroll processing, ac- counts receivable, ac- counts payable, fixed as- sets and depreciation, establishing and main- taining banking and in- vestment accounts, preparation of reports, and maintaining accurate and auditable records. Salary commensurate with education and expe- rience. Applications can -be picked up at the New River Regional Landfill on State Road 121, just north of Raiford, FL. The deadline for applications Swill be Jul1y 'f92007 at 5:00pm. Forfurtherinfor- mation, call 386-431- 1000. New River Solid Waste is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. BABYSITTER NEEDED - ONE DAY OR NIGHT A WEEK. Two pre- schoolers. References required, 386-496-4727. In just 71 Days... you can have the skills you need to get a job as a Dental Assistant 10 week course, Saturday only Tuition $2,450 Payment Plans call Christi @ Jacksonville Dental Assistant School for info packet: 904-398-3401 next class starts: Aug. 18, 2007 Reg. by FL Commission for Independent Educaiton BE HOME EVERYDAY LOCAL DRIVERS NEEDED Excellent Benefits Class A CDL req. Must be at least 21 yrs old Recent Grads Welcome! 866-893-2512 www.driveccc.com Training. Job iPlaceent Assistance. Cal l ll FIree (8661933-1575. ASSi)CIA.lil) TRAINING SERVICES. 5177 Homosassa, Irail. I.ecanto. Florida. 314461. Lots & Acreage GILCHRIST CITY 5 Aciv Estate Propenies Onl $89.0.1 ) Homes Onl\. On Alachua CI\ Line. COLUMBIACTY-20- 80 Ac. Hardwoods. Plantation pines. Creek. Homlesiles or Huntine$6.200/Acre. 1/2 Acr Homes Only. $46.(0l.( O\\ier Financing Available. LAFAYETTE CTY 10-3-411 Acres. Low as $6.2(lH/Acre. Scallered Hard\\tIod. IPa'ed Road Hihl & Drv. lS(01)294- 2313. Exi.1585 7 da7an-im.'pn A Bar Sales Inc. South Central Florida I. \Kl LOT SALE! Lake Access- $79.900 (was $199.90(H)1 ake Vie\i- $124.900((was $224.90(0) Lakefront- $299.900 i ias $399.900). O ner sas -SE11.l.!" I to 3 acre lake properties reduced $100.00)0+. :iatued community. water se\\er. pa\ed rds. u/g utils. Excellent financing. Call nou\ I(66i352- 2249. \. 2046. Miscellaneous AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for iigh paying .Siation Maintenance Career. F\A approved program. Financial aid if qualified Job placement assistance CALL Aviation Ilnsliltue of Mainitenance t(SSOi49-i587. AfTIEI) COLLEGE ONLINE liom hlioe. 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Beautlilul l.;keside Mountaini Reon Him.ma,,'. \GA S lheRidle. .Rc'.n c 1, s 4Idl Out of Area Classifieds Page 10C TELEGRAPH, TIMES & MONITOR--C-SECTION July 12, 2007 MarketWatch reported the average milk price could reach as high as $5 a gallon by September. MILK Continued from p. 1C prices, with the rest going to processors, distributors, grocers, and others. For instance, in January, Florida dairy farmers received about $1.68 per raw gallon of milk to be processed. By July, the price rose to $2.27 a gallon according to Calvin Covington, chief executive officer for Southeast Milk, a Florida dairy cooperative. Experts- agree the increase in milk prices isn't exactly making dairy farmers any richer because the higher prices are following a rather long dry spell for dairy farmers. In a report from the University of Florida Extension Service, in 1996 Florida producers received an a,.erage of $18.39 per 100 pounds of milk. Ten years later -irr2005,-they received $18.20, v virtually the same price. Tommy Spires, owner of Spires IGA in Lake Butler and Lake City, said he had an inkling about two months ago that the dairy prices were going to continue to rise this year. "I just had to raise the milk price again on July 1," he said. "I think it goes without saying that dairy farmers have had to cope with increasing costs through the years for employees, insurance, feed and transportation," Spires said. According to Russ Giesy, a University of Florida dairy extension agent, the number of dairy cows in Florida are declining at a rate of about six percent each year. In December 2006, Florida had about 130,000 cows on 130 dairy farms, down from 152,000 in 2002. Approximately 86 percent of milk produced in Florida is drinking milk and therest-is- used for making cheese, butter and whey products. Spires said his stores receive milk from the IGA distribution center in Cairo, Ga. He said he can remember the days when there were several dairy farmers in the area, but for the most part, there wasn't enough money for them to make ends meet. Albert De Vries, a UF animal sciences assistant professor, said the shriveling dairy herds in Florida are the result of the smaller dairy farmers selling their land for far more than it is worth for agriculture production. "Production costs in Florida can run 25 percent higher than the national average," De Vries said, "because the hot, humid climate reduces milk production." In addition, the feed costs are also higher in Florida because farmers use large quantities of corn which is transported from the Midwest. ---M-ike--Shalley, owner of Lawtey Supermarket in Bradford County, said that just three months ago, the milk price was $2.97. In May, it went up to $3.17 and then $3.25 in June. Shalley said he strives to offer his customers the lowest prices he possibly can, and at present, his the lowest grocery store price found for whole milk at $3.49 a gallon. "But I never know from one month to the next what the price is going to be set at," he said. A check of local grocers found the gallon whole milk price at Spires IGA $4.29, Wal-Mart $4.58, Winn Dixie $3.99 and Hitchcock's $4.19. Gustafson and TG Lee brands were found for as high as $5.87 a gallon. The current average national price for a gallon of whole milk is $3.50. "Unfortunately, the prices of other dairy products such as butter, cheese and ice cream will also continue to climb as a result of milk prices," Spires said. In regards to corn, both Spires and Shalley agree the price of frozen and canned corn hasn't really been affected yet. The canners and frozen food companies buy huge quantities of corn several months in advance to guarantee they'll have it," Shalley said. "The price increase will catch up to them soon enough and it will be passed on to the consumer," he said. GATOR Continued from p. 3C have identifiable FWC trucks and can show proof of their commission-issued ID card and permit. "Someone trapping an alligator without such ID should be reported to law enforcement right away as they quite possibly are a poacher," said Collins. Touchstone said he uses a snatch hook or snare to catch alligators. "Most times it takes between 15to 30 minutes to hook a gator, seal the mouth and tie him down and load him in the truck," he said. He then takes it back to his workshop, complete with a large walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and meat processing room. The alligator is placed in the cooler and processed within 24 hours. Touchstone said the largest alligator he ever caught was just over 13 fee in length. The average is about seven to seven and a half feet long and produces between 20 and 30 pounds of meat. During the processing of an alligator, he is required to make a report which includes the location and date of.capture, permit number, size, sex, amount of meat processed and the alligator's tag number. By law, all harvested alligators must be tagged and registered through FWC. In 1975, the U.S. Senate ratified a treaty, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES, to protect endangered plants and animals from unregulated international trade. As a result of the treaty, all alligator hides that are bought, sold and/or exported must be affixed with a CITES tag validating the hide was legally acquired and is not from an endangered species listed in the treaty. "Those tags allow us to track each hide internationally so we know where it ends up," Collins said. It is illegal to possess an alligator hide without such a tag; Alligator hides are a precious commodity to. trappers because one in mint condition without any markings sells for a good Justin Touchstone places a wire around the mouth of a taped and tied-up alligator to remove it from the -- cooler. AMi 140W. Call St., Starke 904.964.9900 price. They are a unique American product that is steadily increasing in value. From. average prices of only $6 a foot in the 1960s and around $9 a foot as recently as 1983, the price per foot rose to well over $40 in the late '80s. From the hides, stylish European purses go for $1,000, cowboy boots for $600 and briefcases for $3,000, establishing the American alligator as a luxury leather product valued for its natural beauty and durability. The meat from alligators is cleaned, cubed and weighed, then placed into air-tight bags, packaged in five-pound-sized boxes and kept in the freezer. Touchstone sells the packages of meat for $5 a pound. Touchstone said he has never been attacked by an alligator, although once he did something he called "stupid." "I had a gator rolled over on his back and- was getting ready to tag him. I reached over to grab him by the mouth but forgot it wasn't taped and put my hand right inside his mouth," Touchstone said. Besides some "gnawing" pain and a few bandages, Touchstone's fingers remained intact. During 2006, there were more than 21,000 nuisance alligator complaints in the state of Florida. Nuisance alligator trappers were issued over 19,000 permits and removed more than 11,000 nuisance alligators. The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program strives to reduce the threat from alligators to people and their property in developed areas, while conserving alligators in areas where alligators naturally occur. If you have a nuisance alligator, call the Nuisance, Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC- GATOR (866-392-4286). 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