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National
Certification
Two Lafayette County teachers receive National Certification
IRA MIKELL
\ Free Press Reporter
mayofreepressl@alltel.net
fter much persistance
and hard-work, two
SLafayette County
teachers achieved their
goal of becoming na-
tionally certified in November.
Lafayette County School Superinten-
dent Fred Ward, as well as school
board members, congratulated Mar-
garette Milton and Connie McCray for
their outstanding achievement and
presented them each with a beautiful
dish garden.
Milton and McCray appear very
dedicated to their profession as evi-
denced by their love for their students
as, well as their willingness to go
above aindbeyond the call of duty to
increase their knowledge in the field
of education. Regardless of how chal-
lenging the road to national certifica-
tion appeaed to them, they were de-
termined to keep their eyes on the
prize, and not give up on their dream.
Milton currently teaches fourth
grade at Lafayette Elementary and has
been there since 1999. She taught third
grade in 2000. "I was very proud to re-
ceive the certification. It certified
many hours of hard work," Milton
said.
According to Milton, the process of
receiving the certification is very rig-
orous, unlike studying for the Florida
Teacher Certification Exam. Each can-
didate receives a set of criteria-that
must be met in order to be nationally
certified. For example, candidates are
required to submit written portfolios
in each subject area of their choosing.
Also, candidates have to watch sci-
ence and communities videotaped
lessons that are based on very strict
teaching standards and write com-
mentaries on what they have learned.
Milton said she has learned a lot
SEE NATIONAL, PAGE 7A
Kindergartners in Mrs. Beache's class show off their gingerbread houses as part of learning about Christmas around the world.
Watch for story and more photos in an upcoming issue.
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Employment
SConnections
visits Mayo
IRA MIKELL Brz
Free Press Reporter or
mayofreepressl@alltel.net MC
ma
For several decades, for
Employment Connec- ph
tions has assisted numer-
ous individuals find em- SE
S ployment in our area.
The company, currently
serves Hamilton, Jeffer-
son, Lafayette, Madison,
Suwannee and Taylor
Counties.
During their tour of
the area in a mobile unit
that equipped with
comrters and job
search information, Em-
ployment Connections,
represented by enda
Tonya McNealy-
Frazier, left, and
Glenda Branch,
pose inside the
Employment
Connections mobile
unit. Photo: Ira Mikell.
anch, mobile unit co-
dinator, and Tonya
cNealy-Frazier, case
manager, visited Mayo
Sthe first time. "Em-
oyment Connections,
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Community
reflections
What is your resolution
for the new
IRA MIKELL
Free Press Reporter
mayofreepressl@alltel.net
As the old year
fades away into mem-
ory, another year be-
gins. Every year, at
this time, reflections
are made about the
previous year in hopes
of discovering some-
thing that needs im-
provement. Some peo-
ple give up on old res-
olutions and create
new ones, while others
keep the same ones
and work harder to
achieve them regard-
less of how many
times they have failed
or how much closer
they have gotten in
reaching their goal.
Some of the most
common resolutions
made are losing
weight4becoming
more active in the
community, getting a
job and studying hard-
er in school.
From a religious per-
spective, some people
might resolve to at-
tend church services
more regularly, be
more active a~
church memb1f and
invite more neighbors
to church. As a group
many churches may
resolve to find more
year?
ways to reach out to the
community, especially
during the holidays such
as Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Organizations such as
Mayo Manna House,
may set a new goal of
helping to feed and
clothe more people than
last year and find ways
to increase their supplies
while trying to keep up
with demand.
Whatever your resolu-
tion may be for 2008, the
advice commonly given
by many people is to
never give up, always do
your best, and lean on
your faith, family, and
friends for support.
We at the Mayo Free
Press resolve to do our
best to give our readers
the best and most updat-
ed information available
and to continue to serve
our readers each week.
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CHR iSTMAS:I 1OND THE WORLD
PAGE 2A. .- TH -Y FRE PRSMyF HRDY AUR ,20
As a little girl, Christmas at our house was always
a big celebration...my Daddy would wake us up early
to open presents and Mama would have the house
smelling so good with Christmas dinner in the oven.
She still does! But I remember always going back to
our Christmas tree after all the presents were opened
and the family celebration was over. That tree
seemed so sad standing there all alone...and even
now as an adult, I still have trouble leaving it up very
long past Christmas Day. I like moving forward-
don't you? After Christmas, I immediately start look-
ing for the fresh clean pages of the New Year's calen-
dar. Depending on how you look at it, those pages
can represent days full of dread and demands or they
can shine with possibility and opportunities! The
Bible records the Apostle Paul saying it best:
"...I press on to take hold of.that for which Christ
Jesus took hold of me...but one thing I do: forgetting
what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I
press on toward the goal to win the prize for which
God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 3:13-14)
Understanding that God has a plan and purpose
for our lives is important, but He has called us to
S participate with Him in bringing that purpose to real-
ity. Paul says we have to "press on" or keep moving
forward to fulfill that plan. Then he gives us instruc-
tion on how to do just that. Forgetting what is be-
hind doesn't mean that we can't remember our
past...only God can intentionally forget anything.
What it does mean is that the past shouldn't take pri-
ority over the present and future. Too many of us
live continually with the hurt and failures of the past
and can't seem to move ahead in forgiveness and suc-
cess. Or maybe we live in the past because we be-
lieve they were our best days, and the rest of our
years will pale in comparison-and they absolutely
will as long as we choose to stay behind. God's plan
here is for us to give the present and future our ener-
gy, our hope and our faith that God's plan for us will
be "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work within us."
(Ephesians 3:20) The abundant life that Christ offers
us is not a destination, but a journey...and to find it,
we keep moving forward until we reach that "heav-
enward" home.
The second part of the instruction is just as critical;
"straining toward what is ahead" is something we
need to give special attention. Webster's dictionary
defines strain as "to struggle; to make a desperate ef-
fort." This is our first clue that pressing on and mov-
ing forward will not be an easy thing to do. "Easy"
usually means staying right in that comfortable spot-
it may not even be a great spot, but at least we know
what to expect...not much! But we do have the
choice: we can take the easy way and spend the rest
of our lives wondering if there was more, or we can
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God planned our whole life.
I hope so much that you will grab
those fresh pages of a new calendar
and see them as fresh new opportuni-
ties to be everything that God created
you to be...because your heart really
does matter!
Blessings for an amazing New Year!
ANGIE LAND
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LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER...294-3089
Pastor, John Whittington
Sunday Praise and Worship Service................................10:30 a.m.
Children's Church...................... ...........................10:30 a.m .
2nd & 4th Saturday Night Service............................... 6:00p.m.
W ednesday Service......................................... ..............7:00 p.m.
Wed. Children's and Teen's Service..............................7:00 p.m.
State Road 51 Mayo ~ "Freedom is Here"
ALTON CHURCH OF GOD......................294-3133
Pastor.............................. ....... Rev. Charles E. Hodge, Jr.
Youth Pastor....................... ...... Chan Perry
M usic Director ................. ...........................................Blanche Perry
Children's Pastor............ ....................Ryan & Tiffany Perry
Sunday School.................................... ............9:30-10:30 a.m .
Worship Service/K.I.D.S. Church.............10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Evening W orship.............................................. 6:00 p.m.
Family Night Youth Club Church.............7:00 p.m. Wednesday
State Road 27 41359-.F
BETHEL HOLY CHURCH......................294-1932
"Affiliated with Mt. Sinai Holy Churches of America Inc,"
Pastor................................................Elder Carolyn Demps
Sunday School............................ ............. 11:00 a.m.
W orship Service..................................;.................... 12:00 p.m.
Thursday Bible Study............ ........................... ....7:00 p.m.
357 Pine Street
"Membership means Discipleship" 416373-F
HATCHBEND APOSTOLIC CHURCH..935-2806
Pastor ..... ................................. .............. Steve Boyd
Sunday School.............................................................. 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship.................................. .....6:00 p.m.
Wed. Light for Living....................................... 7:30 p.m.
Located 4 miles South on Hwy. 349,
then left on CR 138, follow signs.
416377-F
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD...................294-1811
Sunday School.................................................. 9:45 a.m .
S nrdaY W orship Service..............................................10:30 a.m .
Kid's Church ........................ .....11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship............................................6:00 p.m.
S lYouth Impact........ .......7:00 p.m.
Vedne gAdult Bible Study..... ...... ..................7:00 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Kenny Sullivan
Youth Pastor: Daryl Fletcher
Located at 294 SE Mill Street, Mayo "Renewing Hope and Building Lives"
Methodist Church
Phone: 386-294-1661
MAYO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Located SE corner of Hwy. 27 & FL 51 Mayo
Pastor Jim Gamble
Sunday School......................................................................10:00 a.m.
M orning W orship....... ....... ..... ............ .....................11:00a.m.
Evening W orship................ ....... ......... ..... 6:00 p.m.
"The Friendly Mavo Methodist" d13r
MAYO BAPTIST CHURCH...........(386)294-1020
916 N. Fletcher Ave.
Pastor: Brother Jimmy Legg
Interim Music .................................................. Kathy Palamino
Sunday Schedule
Bible Study................. .... ................................. ........... 9:45 A.M .
W orship Service............................... ......................... ..........11:00 A.M .
Sunday Night Service..................................6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Night Schedule
Supper ...................................................................................6:00 P.M .
Prayer Service & Youth & Children Meeting.......................7:00 P.M.
mavobaolistchurch@alllel.net 1Ae RR.F
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH.....................935-4993
Pastor: Danny Rogers
Sunday School.............. ..............9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ................................... 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training..........................................................5:00 p.m .
Evening W orship............................................ ............ 6:00 p.m .
Prayer Meeting Wednesday................................7:00 p.m.
Located on county Road 354
"For If Ye Forgive Men Their Tresspasses Your Heavenly
Father Will Also Forgive You" Matt. 6:14 41630-F
ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Contact Number in Mayo (386) 294-1839
Sr. W arden..........................................................Eva Bolton
Celebration of Holy Eucharist at 7:00 PM
each Wednesday to be followed by light
refreshments and Christian Education.
Located One Block North of the Courthouse in Mayo.
Brewer Lake Baptist Church
Off Hwy. 53 in Day, FL 386-294-1578
"We're Going, Growing and Glowing for God"
'Sunday
Sunday School.............. ...................10 a.m.
M orning W orship..................................... .............11 a.m.
Training Union ..................... ......... 6 p.m.
Evening Bible Study ...................................... ........... 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Children, Youth & Adult ........... .......................... p.m.
Matt Swain, Pastor William Sircy, Youth
Visit us on the web at www.brewerlakebaptistchurch.com
"Come To Day...Come Today!" 416402-F
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor.. ...................... ........... ...Rev. CharlieWalker
Sunday Early Service.......................................................8:30 a.m.
Sunday School....... ................................ .....10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship.................................................. 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training................................ ............6:00 p.m.
Evening W orship.....:............................................ ............. 7:00 p.m .
W ed. Visitation............................ .............. .......... 5:00 p.m .
Bible Study................ .... .......................7:00 p.m.
M ission Classes.................................. ..........................7:00 p.m .
Located Two Miles North of Mayo Off Highway 51
"Come And Hear, All Ye That Fear God" Ps. 66:16 416391-F
PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC).294-1306
Interim Pastor...........................................................Bruce Branche
Sunday School.. ..................... ................................... 9:45 a.m.
W orship Service................................................................ 11:00 a.m .
Wednesday Discipleship Training......... ............... 6:30 p.m.
Evening Training.................................. ............6:00 p.m.
Seven miles West of Mayo,
left on CR 534 then right on 350A
-Jesus Saves-- 416392-F
NEW HARMONY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
160th St.
(Go south on 51 to 160th, turn right)
Pastor: Stan Posey
Phone (386) 776-1806
SUNDAY
Sunday Worship...............................9:30 am
Bible Study..................................10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
Women's Bible Study...................... ............ ...........10:00 am
416394-F
Bethel Creek Baptist Church
Pastor : Jerry Tyson
Sunday School. ........................9:45 a.m.
Sunday W orship Service................................................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening W orship......................................... 6:00 p.m.
W ednesday Bible Study............................... ............7:00 p.m.
Nursery available for all services
located 3 miles North of Day on Highway 53
Where you are always welcomed 416393-F
Hatch Bend Baptist Church
Pastor George Dunn
935-0943
Sunday School............................................................... 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship..........................................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening .....................................................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening ..............................................7:00 p.m.
3029 S.E. CR 500 418383-F
New Beginnings Church
a place for you
Pastor...............Wayne Hudson
Phone Number........386-294-1244
newbeginningschurch@alltel.net
Purpose Statement:
New Beginnings exists to provide an environment
wherePeoplecan discoverand develop apassionfor
S God that's Real, relevant, and relational
New Location:
163W. Main Street, Suite 500
Service Schedule
Sun. Morning Worship.....................10:00 a.m.
AtNewBegwmii re's ays" aplaefor you "
www.newbegminngschurchmayo.com
416387-F
Ephesus Advent
Christian Church
Pastor Bill Talley
963-5600
208-9626
Sunday School Service ....9:45 a.m.
Worship Service..............11:00 a.m.
Prayer Meeting.................7:00 p.m.
416398-F
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PAGE 2A THE MAYO FREE PRESS, Mayo, FL
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The timber and turpentine industry in Lafayette County part II
'.A. Winburn, Jr. were called, Cap'n Lee and Cap'n other such still south of Mayo at one one time and shops and such for equip
crubHammock@aol.com Johnson who had the responsibili- time at what was known as six mile nent storage and maintenance. Russel
Another interesting ty of keeping those prisoners on still. I never saw that still but there is a Blanton, a class mate, and his family
ict emerged while do- the premises and were actually home down there that sits beside SR 51 lived there at one time.
g a little research on guards who oversaw them as they owned by the Aycock's where some of The Crapps family was another largE
lis subject. At one worked, mostly on the roads, those involved maintained a residence producer of naval stores and owned
me Florida had no clearing the growth of weeds and for occasional use and kept a domestic several thousand acres in what was th
ate prison system picking up garbage that thought- there to maintain the premises. Lafayette County but now encompasses
nd prisoners were less travelers had thrown from I once thumbed a ride to Telford Dixie and Lafayette. Their still was at
armed out" to the their car. The practice of cluttering Springs with a Mrs. Aycock of that fam- Hines and was near the railroad, an in
)unties throughout up the roads continues today on a ily. She was headed to Live Oak and she portant consideration in the timber an'
ie state to be used as somewhat lesser scale and we dropped me off at the road leading naval stores. It was told that the Crapp
borers on the roads have paid employees of the State down to the springs. She was quite a family was able to register their hun-
nd such with the assurance that they Road Department to pick up the trash. beautiful young lady and she kept her dreds of black workers to vote, even
ould be adequately fed and quartered The legislature has made this practice of pistol on the seat beside her. That old way back then and had tremendous in
nd treated humanely. It was also com- littering a misde- falling apart bridge over the river fluence on the politics, both lo-
on practice for the counties to "rent" meaner, punish- didn't slow her down much cal and statewide. The emer-
sub-let the prisoners tq those in- able by a fine as she motored gence of the demand for
solved in the labor intensive turpentine but that _A right on across pulpwood needed to satisfy
industry as well also to individuals
such as farmers, with the same assur-
ance as noted above.
As it turned out, more often than not,
abuse was rampant both at the county
level and at the turpentine woods as
well as on the farms. This practice in-
cluded prisoners of all races and creeds
and colors, none excluded.
Sometimes during the late 20's or ear-
ly 30's, the state legislature passed laws
forbidding this practice and the state
then began their own penal system.
Lafayette County had it's own "chain
gang" provided in the manner described
above, and quarters were provided for
the prisoners in a building east'of town
just off US 27 approximately where the
rodeo arena now sits, or in that vicinity
and was known as the convict camp.
This was also the site of the county's
maintenance department where the ve-
hicles 'and machinery were kept and
maintained. Those prisoners were
loaded up early in the morning and tak-
en to work and returned in the evening.
They wore shackles on their legs at all
times, even as they slept and they had
to remove their britches by working
them out under the cuffs on those
shackles as I was told. I remember the
names of some of the "captains" as they
doesn't seem to deter many
folks. Maybe they just like to
see our tax dollars spent in
such a manner.
The Aycock-Lindsey corpo-
ration was extensively involved in the
turpentine industry in Florida with op-
erations in Lafayette and Dixie counties.
(Once Lafayette County until 1921 when
it was divided by an act of the
Florida Legislature creating
Dixie County). As a rule, the
workers in the pine sap har-
vesting were housed at a loca-
tion in the tract of timber be-
ing harvested, often in an iso-
lated area, far from any sem-
blance of civilization which
made it very inconvenient to
leave for those who worked
there. Goods to satisfy their
needs were available at the
company store or commissary
where company money that
had been paid to the workers
was exchanged for goods. This
company money was little
pieces of Babbitt stamped with
the name of the company and
the value and was only nego-
tiable at the company store.
Aycock Lindsey had a large still at
Mayo, near ten mile pond where the sap
was distilled. There apparently was an-
without hesitation. She
spoke of knowing folks
around Mayo and after learning my
name stated that she knew my family
and knew that "Uncle Joe Winbum, my
granddaddy, had property nestled in
among their property out that way.
Further off the road was a home
where the family of employees lived at
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an ever increasing de-
mand for paper products
may have been a
factor
when the Crapps family sold out their
holdings to Buckeye Cellulose. Mr.
Crapps went into the banking business
in Live Oak as owner of the First Na-
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Ongoing water conservation
Scant rainfall, extremely low groundwater levels
Extremely low ground-
water levels were record-
ed throughout most of
the Suwannee River Wa-
ter Management District
(District) in November,
with 12 monitoring wells
dipping to historic lows
and 32 wells experienc-
ing new record lows for
the month of November.
The District issued 11
emergency construction
permits for dry wells in
November, and a total of
128 since April.
The drop in groundwa-
ter levels is due primarily
to a long-term rainfall
deficit, according to Dis-
trict officials. Twenty-one
of the last 23 months had
below-average precipita-
tion. On average, the Dis-
trict is experiencing a 25-
inch rainfall deficit for
the past 24-month peri-
od.
Latest predictions from
the National Weather
Service Climate Predic-
tion Center suggest a
likelihood of below-nor-
mal rainfall through Feb-
ruary, and that drought
conditions will worsen in
the region.
A Phase I Water Short-
age Advisory declared by
the District governing
board in November 2006
remains in effect, and
urges voluntary reduc-
tions in water use.
Most agricultural oper-
ations throughout the
District already have im-
plemented measures to
reduce water waste by
increasing the efficiency
of their irrigation sys-
tems. Farmers are contin-
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sidewalks and drive-
ways.
Landscape with
droight-tolerant plants.
Indoors:
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water-saving devices on
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slightly higher for 2008. This additional exemption applies only
to the county portion of the tax bill. Estimated maximum
savings are $86.00. Applications for this exemption must be
filed at the Property Appraiser's Office no later than March 1st,
2008. You must also complete a sworn statement confirming
total household income. If you have questions please call the
Lafayette County Property Appraiser's Office at 386-294-1991.
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Lavada (Lucretia)
Smith DeLaney
Lavada (Lucretia)
Smith DeLaney
Lavada (Lucretia)
Smith, DeLaney 98, of Old
Town, formerly of Jack-
sonville died Monday,
November 26 at the Good
Samaritan Center, Advent
Christian Village at Dowl-
ing Park. Lavada was a
former teacher and home-
maker, also loving wife to
*M. R. DeLaney, who
passed in 1994. Lavada
was born near Mayo, in
1909 and taught school in
1931 at several local
schools through 1934. She
married M. R. DeLaney in
March 1936 and they
moved to Miami for four
years. In 1940, the family
moved to Jacksonville.
Lavada was a member
of the Amaranth, a Ma-
sonic Order for ladies. She
was a member of the Re-
becca Order, the ladies
unit of the oddfellows.
She was also President of
the Westside- Women's
Club. Lavada was a den
mother when her boys
started in the Cub Scouts
and was extremely active
in the Boy Scouts pro-
S gram. After, M. R. retired
from his work, he and
Lavada moved from Jack-
sonville to Governor Hill
Lake near Old Town,
Lavada and M. R. joined
Rock Sink Baptist Church
in 1982.
Lavada moved to the
Good Samaritan Center at
the Advent Christian Vil-
lage in June 2006 when her
health demands required
special care and medical
attention. Lavada's sib-
lings who have all passed
were MadisoA Smith,, Sally
Smith McCall, Ruth Smith
Fowler, Tom Smith, Gor-
don Smith and Wilson
Smith.
Survivors include Ran-
dolph DeLaney and
daughter-in-law,' LaVerne
of Old Town, Robert De-
Laney and daughter-in-
law, Tangley of Green-
wich, CT; fotir grandchil-
dren, Leeann A. Stalnecker
of Lake Butler, Carla Sue
DeLaney of Old Town;
Lori D. Loving of Atlantic
Beach, and Blair R. De-
Laney of Jacksonville.
Also included are four
great grandchildren.
Her collective family
sends thanks for the out-
pourings of love and re-
spect for this special wife
and mother. Her many
close friends and family
know we will all miss her
profoundly, and cherish
her memory. Expressions
of sympathy may be made
as donations to the Madi-
son L. Smith Scholarship
Fund c/o The Lafayette
Penny Foundation, Inc., P.
O. Box 884, Mayo, FL
32066-0884, in memory of
Lavada Smith DeLaney.
Memorial service to be
held on Saturday, Febru-
ary 9, at 11 AM at Rock
Sink Baptist Church, Old
Town.
Please sign the online guest-
book. Go to www.nflaonline.com
and click on obituaries
Leland Randolph
Ward
Leland Randolph Ward,
age 60, passed away on
Saturday, December 22,
2007 at Shands of Live
Oak. He was born in
Brooksville, and was the
son of the late Andrew
Ward and the late former
Mary Alice (Martin)
Ward. He had lived in
Mayo since 1984.
Mr. Ward was a long-
time farmer in Lafayette
County, known for his
sweet potatoes and toma-
toes. He worked with his
father at the family busi-
ness, Wards Furniture for
over 25 years. He was a
board member of the Roy-
al Gorge Hunting Club,
and enjoyed hunting, fish-
ing and loved his family.
He was predeceased in
death by a son, Timothy
Daniel Ward.
He is survived by his
wife of 41 years, Regina
Ward of Mayo.
Other survivors include
(2) sons: Leland Randolph
Ward, Jr. and James Al-
fred Ward, both of Mayo,
(2) brothers: Andy. Ward,
Jr. and Benny Ward, both
of Brooksville, (2) sisters;
Annette Short of Trenton
and Brenda Dowis of
Brooksville, (6) grandchil-
dren; Cheyenne Ward,
Tristan Ward, Andrew
Ward, Alexis Ward, KA-
nette Barbour and David
Keen.
Funeral services were
held at Joe P. Burs Mayo
Chapel on Thursday, De-
cember 27, 2007 at 4 p.m.
with Pastor Wayne Hud-
son officiating. Family re-
ceived friends from 2-4
p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers dona-
tions may be made to the
Lafayette County Fire De-
partment at P.O. Box 297,
Mayo, Florida 32066.
Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home in Mayo was in
charge of all arrange-
ments.
Please sign the online guest-
book. Go to.www.nflaonline.com
and click on obituaries
Brenda L. Mosier, 62, of
Ft. Lauderdale, passed
away December 25, 2007
after, a long illness.
Daniels Funeral Homes
& Crematory, Inc.
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book. Go to www.nflaonline.comr
and click on obituaries
Manager's
Choice
Boyd works for dairy and poultry farmers
Congressman Allen Boyd (D-
North Florida), a member of the
House Appropriations Committee,
has secured $717,000 for farmers in
Suwannee, Dixie, and Lafayette
Counties to continue the imple-
mentation of practices to reduce
dairy and poultry runoff impacting
the Suwannee River. This funding
was included in the Omnibus Ap-
propriations bill for Fiscal Year
2008, which combined spending for
11 of the 12 appropriations bills
into one large bill. The Omnibus
Appropriations bill passed this
week in both the House of Repre-
sentatives and the Senate, and the
President is expected to sign this
bill into law when it reaches his
desk later this week.
Dairy and poultry runoff has be-
come a growing problem in the
Suwannee River Basin. By plan-
ning and implementing conserva-
tion practices, the waste manage-
ment system works to reduce the
volume and nutrient content,
specifically the nitrogen load, of
manure from dairy and poultry op-
erations in the Suwannee River
Basin.
"Waste removal can present a se-
rious problem for farmers," said
Congressman Boyd. "This funding
helps our dairy and poultry farm-
ers meet the environmental stan-
dards in place while also develop-
ing a waste management system
for the Suwannee River Basin. Af-
ter working extensively with local
dairy and poultry farmers, I am
confident this program'will contin-
ue to greatly benefit Suwannee,
Dixie, and Lafayette Counties."
This program was developed
through the combined efforts of the
Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS), the Suwannee Riv-
er Partnership, and the Suwannee
River Water Management District.
The goal of the program is to en-
courage conservation, develop-
ment, and sound use of land, wa-
ter, and related resources while al-
lowing dairy and poultry opera-
tions to remain profitable indus-
tries in the area.
This legislation also includes lan-
guage to support the continued
funding of the North Florida Wa-
tershed Project. This project assists
the dairy and poultry operations in
the region with innovative and
cost-effective methods to curb ani-
mal waste spilling into critical wa-
ter reserves. Operating on a 65-35
cost-share basis with individual
farmers, each project is carefully
designed to prevent harmful ni-
trates from entering the fragile wa-
ter delivery systems that flow
through Florida's panhandle and
empty into the Gulf of Mexico.
"I am very pleased that this legis-
lation recognizes the importance of
the North Florida Watershed Pro-
ject," said Congressman Boyd.
"This successful program is funda-
mental to the agriculture communi-
ty's efforts to preserve Florida's
water quality."
To ensure
vision health
For millions of Ameri-
cans, the threat of vision
loss is all too real. How-
ever, only half of them
are aware that they have
a potentially blinding eye
disease. Glaucoma de-
stroys peripheral vision
and, over time, can cause
blindness. The "sneak
thief of sight" has no
warning signs until sight
has already been dimin-
ished. Once sight has
been lost to glaucoma, it
cannot be restored.
Glaucoma is a leading
cause of blindness in the
world, second only to
cataracts, and the leading
cause of blindness in
African-Americans, ac-
cordihcg to the National
Institutes of Health. Left
untreated, glaucoma can
lead to damage of the op-
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and ultimately sight loss.
It affects one in 200 peo-
ple age 50 and younger
and one in 10 over the
age of 80.
"We can't stress
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eyes examined by a pro-
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cure for glaucoma yet,
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Lette Mayo Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
Lafayette Cy THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR LAFAYETTE
COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NOi 2007 32-CP
Court Docket DIVISION:
Lafayette County Court Joel: Charged with reck-
convened on Wednesday, less driving. Pled guilty.
November 21, 2007 at 9 Adjudicated guilty. $400
a.m. The Honorable Dar- plus court costs. Fine due
ren Jackson presided. 1st 270 days of probation.
Here is a record of those Supervised probation 1
who appeared in county year.
court and the disposition Jarrod Blair Richards:
of their case: Charged with battery.
ARRAIGNMENTS Dismissed upon payment
John Russell Avery: of $190 court costs. Pay in
Charged with Driving 30 days.
while license suspended Norma M. Robles:
or revoked. Continue Dec. Charged with No valid
19,2007. drivers license. Pled NC
James Austin Cannon: Adjudicated guilty. 6
Charged with taking deer months probation. Proba-
by unlawful method. Pled tion to run consecutive to
NC, adjudicated guilty, case #07-171-CT. Fine due
Hunting license suspend- first 120 days of proba-
ed 2 years. Donate $100 to tion. $375 fine plus court
wild life game trust fund. cost.
$325 fine plus court costs. Alberto Rodriguez:
Pay in 60 days. Charged with driving
Luis Reyes Cruz: while license suspended
Charged with no valid or revoked. Pled not
driver lisence. Pled guilty, guilty. Charged with re-
Adjudicated guilty. Fine fusal to sign summons.
$375 plus court costs. Pay Continue Pre-trial Dec. 19,
in 60 days. 2007
John Lyde Ezell: Obed Torres:. Charged
Charged with Drug Poss. with no valid driver li-
marijuana under 20 cense. Pled guilty. Adju-
grams. Pled guilty, adju- dicated guilty. $400 fine
dicated guilty, Probation plus court costs. Due 1st
1 year. $350 fine plus 120 days of probation. 6
court costs. Charged with months probation.
drug paraphernalia use or Aaron Michael
poss. Pled guilty, adjudi- Williamson: Charged
cated guilty. Probation 1 with disorderly intox. est.
year to run concurrent only on 1st offense. Pled
with count 1. Driver li- not guilty. Continue. Pre-
cense suspended 2 years. trial Dec. 19, 2007.
$190 court costs. Pre-Trial
Kenneth Dale Hart: Jessie W. Brown:
Charged with DUI. Pled Charged with reckless
not guilty. Charged with driving. Pled NC. With-
No motor vehicle registra- hold Adjudication $400
tion. Pled not guilty. plus court costs.
Charged with driving Brandan L. Cline:
while license suspended Charged with battery.
or revoked. Pled not Continue Pre-trial Dec. 19,
guilty. Continue Pre-Trial 2007
Dec. 19, 2007 Sherrie Mae Daly:
Sonya A. Johnson: Charged with tres. in
Charged with Drug poss. structure convey unin-
marijuana under 20 habited. Continue Pre-tri-
grams. Pled not guilty. al Dec. 19, 2007
Continue Pre-trial Dec. 19, Melissa Stormey
2007 Dreadin: Charged with 19
Raven Louann Lawson: counts of issue worthless
Charged with Battery. check under 150 dollars.
Pled ot guilty. Continue Continue Pre-trial Dec. 19,
Pre-trial Dec. 19, 2007 2007
Pedro Negrete: Charged Jarkezia Derashiell Hall:
with No motor vehicle Charged with driving
registration. Pled guilty. while license suspended
Adjudicated guilty. $300 or revoked. Pled guilty.
plus court costs. Pay in 60 Adjudicated guilty. $375
days. plus court costs. Pay in 60
Rydel Nieves Roman days.
Jamahll D. Hawkins:
Charged with Drug poss.
marijuana under 20
grams. Pled guilty with-
old adjudication. $375 fine
plus court costs. Super-
vised probation 6 months.
Fine due 1st 120 days of
probation.
Bert Lee Holden:
Charged with DUI.
Charged twice with re-
fusal to sign summons.
Continue Pre-trial Dec. 19,
2007
Daniel Paul Oakes:
Charged with driving
while license suspended
or revoked. Charged with
reckless driving. Continue
Pre-trial Dec. 19, 2007
Daniel C. Trayner:
Charged with refusal to
submit to bal. test.
Charged with refusal to
sign summons. Charged
with DUI. Charged twice
with refusal DUI with
property damage. Contin-
ue Pre-trial Dec. 19, 2007
Edward Lee Weaver:
Charged with drug poss.
marijuana under 20 grams.
Pled guilty. Withhold ad-
judication, count 1 super-
vised probation one year.
Charged with drug para-
phernalia use or poss. Pled
guilty. Adjudicated guilty,
count 2, Supervised proba-
tion 1 year to run concur-
rent with count 1.
Violation of
Probation:
Larry Dwayne Register:
Charged with violation of
probation. Admits VOP.
Sentenced to time served
upon payment of fines .
Cost of supervision paid
probation is terminated.
Free computer
workshops!
There will be free
"Learn Basic Computer
Skills" workshops held
on Thursday, Jan. 17,
2008, at the Lafayette
County Public Library.
These free work-
shops are designed for
the beginner computer
user. Class size is lim-
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and sign up.
IN RE:
ESTATE OF MARYLOU ZYDUCK,
DECEASED,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARY-
LOU ZYDUCK, deceased, File Number
2007 32 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Lafayette County, Florida, Probate Divi-
sion, the address of which is Post Office Box
88, Mayo, Florida 32066. The names and
addresses of the Personal Representative
and the Persoqal Representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unmatured,
contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom
a copy of this notice is served must file their
claims with the Court WITHIN THE LATER
OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and per-
sons having claims or demands against the
decedent's estate, including unmatured,
contingent or unliquidated claims, must file
their claims with the Court WITHIN THREE
(3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this No-
tice is January 3, 2008.
Personal Representative:
KENNETH TINGLE
P.O. Box 5
Thrall, TX, 76578
Attorney for Personal Representative:
MICHAEL A. LINSKY, ESQUIRE
412 E. Madison Street, Suite 800
Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: (813) 223-7509
Fax: (813) 223-6910
Florida Bar # 128224
1/3-1/10-2-D
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The District Board of Trustees of North Flori-
da Community College will hold its regular
monthly meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2008
at 5:30 p.m. in the NFCC Student Center
Lakeside Room, NFCC, 325 NW Turner
Davis Dr., Madison, FL. A copy of the agen-
da may be obtained by writing: NFCC, Of-
fice of the President, 325 NW Turner Davis
Dr., Madison, FL 32340. For disability-relat-
ed accommodations, contact the NFCC Of-
fice of College Advancement, 850-973-
1653. NFCC is an equal access/equal op-
portunity employer.
1/3
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Lafayette County Fire Council will hold
their regular monthly meeting on Monday,
January 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. The meeting will
be held in the County Commissioner's
meeting room on the second floor of the
courthouse in Mayo, Florida. Listed below is
an agenda for the meeting.
By Order of:
Jason Long
Chairperson
Lafayette County Fire Council
1. Call to order
2. Approve the minutes
3. Old Business
(A) Fund Raiser
4. New Business
5. New fire truck at Cooks Hammock
6. New rescue truck
7. Runs Stats for
November and December
8. Open Discussion
9. Adjourn
ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE
WELCOME TO ATTEND. NOTICE IS FUR-
THER HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO
FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, THAT ANY
PERSON OR PERSONS. DECIDING TO
APPEAL ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT
THIS PUBLIC HEARING WILL NEED A
RECORD OF THE HEARING AD MAY
NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
1/3-1-D
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF
ORDINANCE BY THE TOWN
COUNCIL OFTHE
TOWN OF MAYO, FLORIDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordi-
nance, which title hereinafter appears, will
be considered for enactment by the Town
Council of Town of Mayo, Florida, at a pub-
lic hearing on January 14, 2008 at 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
can be heard, at the Town Council Meeting
Room, Town Hall located at 276 West Main
Street, Mayo, Florida. Copies of said ordi-
nance may be inspected by any member of
the public at the Office of the Town Clerk,
Town Hall located on 276 West Main Street,
Mayo, Florida, during regular business
hours. On the date, time and place first
above mentioned, all interested persons
may appear and be heard with respect to
the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 07-27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
MAYO, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FU-
TURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE
TOWN OF MAYO COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, AS AMENDED; RELATING TO AN
AMENDMENT OF TEN OR LESS ACRES
OF LAND, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICA-
TION, CPA 07-3, BY THE PROPERTY
OWNERS OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER
THE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ES-
TABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161
THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR CHANGING THE LAND USE CLASSI-
FICATION FROM RESIDENTIAL, MODER-
ATE DENSITY (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO
4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO COM-
MERCIAL OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN
OF MAYO, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVER-
ABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE
The public hearing may be continued to one
or more future dates. Any Interested party
shall be advised that the date, time and
place of any continuation of the public hear-
ing shall be announced during the public
hearing and that no further notice concern-
ing the matter will be published.
All persons are advised that, if they decide
to appeal any decisions made at the public
hearing, they will need a record of the pro-
ceedings and, for such purpose, they may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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NOTICE OF ENACTMENT
OF ORDINANCE BYTHE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MAYO, FLORIDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ordi-
nance, which title hereinafter appears, will
be considered for enactment by the Town
Council of Town of Mayo, Florida, at a public
hearing on January 14, 2008,at 7:00 p.m., or.
as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, at the Town Council Meeting Room,
Town Hall located at 276 West Main Street,
Mayo, Florida. Copies of said ordinance
may be inspected by any member of the
public at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town
Hall located at 276 West Main Street, Mayo,
Florida, during regular business hours. On
the date, time and place first above men-
tioned, all interested persons may appear
and be heard with respect to the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 07-28
AN ORDINANCE OFTHETOWN OF MAYO,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING ATLAS OF THE TOWN OF MAYO
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN AMEND-
MENT OF LESS THAN TEN CONTIGUOUS
ACRES OF LAND, PURSUANT TO AN AP-
PLICATION BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS
OF SAID ACREAGE; PROVIDING FOR RE-
ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL, (CONVEN-
TIONAL) SINGLE FAMILY-2 (RSF-2) TO
COMMERCIAL, INTENSIVE (Cl) OF CER-
TAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MAYO, FLORI-
DA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The public hearing may be continued to one
or more future dates. Any interested party
shall be advised that the date, time and
place of any continuation of the public hear-
ing shall be announced during the public
hearing and that no further notice concern-
ing the matter will be published.
All persons are advised that, if they decide
to appeal any decisions made at the public
hearing, they will need a record of the pro-
ceedings and, for such purpose, they may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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NFCC
building
construction
program
takes
applications
North Florida Com-
munity College's
(NFCC) Career and
Technical Education
Center is now taking
applications for the
.building construction
program starting Jan.,
7. A year-long cur-
riculum covers all the
building trades, but
carpentry is the main-
stay of the program.
Classes are from 8
a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Mon-
day-Friday, in Room
211 in the NFCC Ca-
reer and Technical
Center, Building 13,
on the Madison cam-
pus. Applicants need
to begin the applica-
tion process as soon as
possible in order to
complete required
TABE testing and
NFCC admission pro-
cedures. Info: John Sir-
mon, 850-973-9440 or
sirmonj@nfcc.edu.
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McNealy-Frazier and Branch pose in front of the unit. Photo: Ira Mikell.
Employment
Continued From Page 1A
the One-Stop Career Ser-
vice Center of the North
Florida Workforce Devel-
opment Board, intro-
duced new mobile ser-
vices in Mayo on Thurs-
day, Dec. 6," Branch said.
According to Branch,
this new tool allows them
to bring their services to
the communities they
serve, just like many li-
braries use a bookmobile.
Branch and McNealy-
Frazier said they love the
new unit and find it very
easy to use.
Inside are 13 comput-
ers connected to the In-
ternet using a satellite.
There is also a private
area where interviews
are conducted.
The unit also offers ser-
vices such as searching
for jobs, preparing re-
sumes, assessment of
skills, filing unemploy-
ment claims and explor-
ing a variety of careers.
Regardless of your situa-
tion, Branch says the the
unit has the tools you
need to find a stable job.
According to Branch,
the mobile unite rotates
between Hamilton and
Jefferson counties on
Thursday,; and will be in
Lafayette County once a
quarter. "The mobile ser-
vice center will- also be
available for special
community events, spe-
cial employer needs and
to provide disaster relief
assistance," Branch said.
Employment Connec-
tions is scheduled to visit
Mayo again on March 6.
For more information,
contact Branch or Mc-
Nealy-Frazier at 866-367-
4758.
National
Continued From Page 1A
from this experience and
plans to use her new cer-
tification in her class-
room. "I will use the
S strategies developed dur-
ing this process to adapt
and reflect to best meet
the academic and social
needs of my students,"
Milton said. She also in-
tends to mentor new
teachers who are plan-
ning to pursue national
certification.
Milton thanks her
family, as well as Lorri
Swafford and Jeff Scott
for their support and
guidance. According to
Milton, she would not
have been able to
achieve her dream with-
out them.
McCray teaches Eng-
lish at Lafayette High
School and has been
there since 2002. "I was
very honored when I
found out I had acheived
this goal. I feel that the
hard work put into this
project will pay off
throughout my career as
a teacher," McCray said.
Prior to teaching in
Lafayette County, Mc-
Cray was employed at
Baker County Middle
School for five years. She
graduated from North
Florida Community Col-
lege in 1995, and then at-
Community
tended the University of
North Florida while liv-
ing and working in Mac-
clenny.
McCray thanks her
family, friends, and espe-
cially Connie Pearson for
helping her succeed.
State park to
host watercolor
workshop
Jan. 19
Park invites visitors to
learn methods of
painting with watercolors
Florida Department of Environmental Protection's
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will
host a watercolor workshop on January 19, designed
for the beginner through the intermediate level and
will be taught by Wally Reichert.
This class is also geared to the weekend artist and
those interested in working in another medium. The
workshop will cover all aspects including supplies,
techniques, color theory and the painting of trees,
skies, landscapes and buildings. Each participant
will complete one painting matted and ready to frame.
Cost is $35 which includes supplies and park admis-
sion. The course, which will last for four hours, will
include personal instruction and is limited to six peo-
ple. Students are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch
and a favorite landscape photo. For more information,
call Craft Square at (386) 397-1920 or visit the web site
at "http:/ /www.StephenFosterCSO.org"
www.StephenFosterCSO.org.
January 19
9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
SCraft Square
Stephen Foster Folk Culture
Center State Park
White Springs, Florida
(Located on US 41, three miles
from 1-75 and nine miles from 1-10)
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ART, AUTHORS AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Submitted
Learn about the culture and
history of the Calusa Indians
at the Calusa Heritage Trail
and experience the artistic
spirit of Pine Island during
the "Art, Authors and
Archaeology, Florida's
Creative Coast Weekend"
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 11-12,
2008.
From 2-9 p.m., Friday, Jan.
11 visitors can enjoy a variety
of arts at more than 10
Galleries and studios located
in Matlacha and Greater Pine
Island.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturday, Jan. 12 Calusa
SIndian Heritage Trail visitors
of all ages can enjoy guided
walking, boat and ghost tours,
screening of archaeological
Artifacts and learn to make
cast nets, fans, braided rope
and clay pots the way the
Calusa did thousands of years
ago. Guests also have the
opportunity to learn about the
unique technique of paper
casting while children can
paint their own Calusa masks,
learn to toss the atlatl, make
small pinch pots and
participate in educational
'archaeological activities for
example, carbon-14 dating
with chocolate chip cookies
and M&Ms.
'Beginningats5'p:m., visitors SueiBren
can enjoy a bonfire and flute at this ye
music by eight-time Emmy
Award-winning composer and flutist Kat
Epple, accompanied by the drums of
Nathan Dyke. The Pondwater Experiment
band, which plays a fusion of reggae,
blues, jazz, bluegrass, folk and world
music, will continue the program.
Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs
Sand blankets and enjoy a peaceful evening
under the stars on Pine Island. Food and
beverages will be sold all day.
More than 20 artists who work with
watercolor, acrylic, pottery and other
ner showshercollecttionif ITand1taftedljewelry. More than 20 painterssculptors, potters, andjeweltrymakers will entertain visitors withltitir\wotks
ar's Art, Authors and Archaeology event. -Photo: Submittec
media will demonstrate their techniques
along vistas on the old trail and a jury
from the Pine Island galleries will select
the best art pieces of the represented types
of media.
"Art, Authors and Archaeology" features
lectures and book signings by a number of
distinguished authors, including D.L.
Havlin, the Promoting Outstanding Writers
2008 Author of the Year, who will talk
about the history of Old Florida; Douglas
MacGregor, a winner of several state and
national cartooning awards, will share his
knowledge about drawing cartoons in
southwest Florida, and other well-known
authors like Wendy Howell-Mills, Chuck
Blanchard, Sally Walling and Roothee
Gabay.
For a complete list of activities, visit
www.floridascreativecoast.com or contact
Lisa Benton, 239-283-4842, or
info@pineislandchamber.org.
The Calusa Heritage Trail at the Randell
Research Center on Pine Island is an
interpreted path that leads visitors through
the mounds, canals and other features of
the archaeological site where the Calusa
Indians, once the most powerful people in
South Florida, lived. The Randell Center is
a research and educational program of the
Florida Museum of Natural History in
Gainesville. For more information on the
Calusa Heritage Trail, visit
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/rrc/calusatrail.htm or
contact Jennifer Jennings, 239-283-2062,
or rrcjennifer@comcast.net.
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event will feature several exhibits of ancient Calusa technology of interest to the whole family. Photo: Submitted
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Jan. 8, 10, 15 and 17
UF/IFAS to conduct business
opportunities workshops
University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (IFAS) will conduct workshops "Ca$hing In on
Value Added Business Opportunities" from 6:30-9 p.m.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 8, 10, 15, and 17 at Columbia
County Extension Service, 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane, Lake
City. Learn more about home based business opportunities.
The registration fee is $20 per person for all four nights or
$5 per person per night and includes refreshments and pro-
gram materials. The registration deadline is Jan. 7 at 5
p.m. Visit http://smallfarm.ifas.ufl.edu for more informa-
tion.Info/registration: Linda Landrum, 386-362-1725 ext.
105 or Corien Peavy, 386-752-5384.
Register now!
Deadline Feb. 1
Educational program to help
adults with type 2 diabetes
Suwannee and Columbia County Extension Services are
now offering an educational program to help adults with
type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and
reduce risk of health complications. The program will in-
clude nine classes taught by a team of qualified educators
and health professionals, and a personal consultation with a
registered dietitian. Health assessments (height, weight, and
blood pressure measurements) are included. Classes will be
held at the Columbia County Extension Office, 164 SW
Mary ethel Lane, Lake City and will run from Feb. 7-April
10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The $75 program fee includes the
educational classes, individual nutrition consultation with a
registered dietitian, program materials and health assess-
ments. Class size is limited! Deadline to registers is Friday,
Feb. 1. Jnfo: 386-752-5384.
Apply now!
NFCC building construction
program takes applications
North Florida Community College's (NFCC) Career and
Technical Education Center is now taking applications for
the building
construction
program starting
Jan. 7 A year-
covers all the ohM
long curriculum
building trades,
but carpentry is BMW a c
the mainstay of
the program.
Classes are from
8 a.m.-3:30
p.m., Monday-
Friday, in Room
211 in the
.NFCC Career
and Technical 8
Center, Building
13, on the Madi-
son campus. Ap-
plicants need to
begin the appli-
cation process as soon as possible in order to complete re-
quired TABE testing and NFCC'admission procedures. Info:
John Sirmon, 850-973-9440 or sirmonj @nfcc.edu.
Attention FFA and
4-H members!
Deadline Jan. 12
Attention 4-H and FFA members hog
exhibitors
The 2008 Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and
Sale/Fair hog ownership deadline will be held Saturday,
Jan. 12 FFA and 4- H members, if your pig has not already
been tagged, you can have it tagged from 8- 10 a.m., Satur-
day, Jan. 12 at Suwannee County Extension Office, 1302
Eleventh St., Live Oak. Also, your entry form must be
Suwannee Valley Electric
Cooperative, Inc.
A MESSAGE TO FORMER MEMBERS OF SVEC
SuwanneeValley Electric Cooperative Inc. has placed a
listing on bur website of former members who have
uncashed capital credit checks or retired capital credits
that were not able to be mailed due to invalid addresses.
The invalid addresses are due to members moving out of
our service area and not notifying the Cooperative of their
new address, or the refund check being returned by the
U.S. Postal System to the Cooperative as "undeliverable."
The first year that a check is returned, the Cooperative
codes the account and adds it to a listing of members that
were previously published in the local newspapers and
now on SVEC's website. *
To see if you have an uncashed check or retired,
unpaid capital credits, please go to our website at
http://www.svec-coop.com and click on the tab for
Member Services. Find the Capital Credit link and go to
"Unclaimed Checks" to check for your name or the name
of a family member or friend who has moved out of the
area. A form is available on-line that you or the named
individual can print out and complete.
The owner of the funds should complete the form and
return it to the Cooperative: Allow 6 8 weeks for our
capital credit department to update the information. Be
sure that the form is completely filled out, including a
telephone number in case we need to call you for
additional information.
Remember that we are not able to give out detailed
information by telephone due to not being able to properly
turned in on this date. Info: Suwannee County Extension
Office, 386-362-2771.
RSVP now!
Jan. 16
Free Psychological First Aid for
Terrorism and Disasters Training
Suwannee County Health Department will host free Psy-
chological First Aid.for Terrorism and Disasters Training
from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Live Oak
Church of God, 9828 US Highway 129, Live Oak. Target
audience: Anyone who may be in contact with disaster vic-
tims, asked to work in a Special Needs Shelter, or Point of
Dispensing (POD). CEUs available. Info/RSVP: Jerry Com-
bass, Public Health Preparedness and Response County Co-
ordinator, Jerry_Combass@doh.state.fl.us or 386-590-3396.
Register now!
Feb. 23
Miss and Outstanding Teen
Scholarship Pageants
Miss Suwannee River Val-
ley of North Florida
S Scholarship Pageants,
Inc. is accepting con-
testants for Miss
and Outstanding
Teen Scholarship
Pageants. Dead-
line to enter for all
contestants will be Saturday, Feb. 9. The pageants are a
preliminary to Miss Florida and Miss America Pageants and
will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Branford High
School Auditorium,' Branford. Outstanding Teen Contestants
must be from the age of 13 and no older than 17 on Aug. 31
. Additionally, the teen contestant must not be a senior in
high school.. Miss Contestants must be 17 years of age and
a senior in high school to 24 years of age. Info: Diane
Walker-Saunders, business phone, 386-935-6380; or home,
386-935-1017; cell phone, 386-208-9426; or fax, 386-935-
6381. Email: friendsfinethings@alltel.net or Sandy
Daringer, business phone, 386-935-6380; home, 386-935-
0744; cell phone, 352-281-7316 or fax 386-935-6381.
Wednesday
Jan. 2
Mike and Kelly Bowling in concert
at Madison Church of God
Madison Church of God on Valdosta Road will host a
New Year's Gospel Sing featuring Mike and Kelly Bowling
at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2. Mike's song "We Have A
Savior" is No. 1 on the December, 2007 Singing News
Chart. Mike and
Kelly both have
extensive back-
grounds in South-
ern Gospel, Mike
with the LeFevres,
New Hinsons,
Crabb Family, the
Perry Family and
appearances on the
Gaither Homecom-
ing series concerts
and videos. Kelly
is a member of the
Crabb family and
recently joined Mike in this new ministry. Jeff Snyder,
tenor, and Roy Collett, pianist, have recently joined the
group. Info: Pastor Doyle Glass, 850-973-3339.
Friday
Jan. 4
Free Gospel Concert in Lee
Free Gospel Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday,
Jan. 4 at Lee Worship Center Church, 397 Magnolia Drive,
Lee. The event is held every first Friday of the month. Pro-
ceeds benefit the building fund of the church. Bring a cov-
ered dish, meat will be provided. If you want to get on the
shoW, call Allen, 850-971-4135 home, or 850-673-9481
cell.
Friday-Saturday
Jan. 4-5
NFCC Women's Sentinel Basketball
Team plays at home
NFCC Women's Sentinel
Basketball Team plays Pen-
sacola (PJC) Friday-Satur-
day, Jan. 4-5 at home. Fri-
day at 5:30 p.m. and Sat-
urday at 1 p.m. All home
games are played in the
Colin P. Kelly Gymnasi-
um on the NFCC campus
in Madison. Admission is
free and the public is wel-
come and encouraged to at-
tend. Info: 850-973-1609 or
email Alexander at
AthleticDept@nfcc.edu or assistant coach Marcus Hawkins
at HawkinsM@nfcc.edu and www.nfcc.edu and click on
athletics.
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Saturday
Jan. 5
Florida Museum to host
29th annual Collectors Day
The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its 29th'
annual Collectors Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5.
The event is free and open to the public. Visitors will en-
counter a wide variety of personal collections at this family-
oriented event, ranging from corkscrews and antique cars to
sports and war memorabilia. Local collectors will be avail-
able to share their passion for their collections. Info: 352-
273-2061, 352-846-2000 or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.
Satur'.
Jan. 5 .-
The Alapaha River Band of
Cherokee, Inc. to celebrate Christmas
The Alapaha River Band of Cherokee, Inc. will celebrate
Christmas at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 on the Tribal Grounds,
2743 NW 61st Avenue, Jennings, Florida. Info: 386-938-
4625 or 386-938-3609.
Saturday
Jan. 5
Bluegrass Pickin in Trenton
Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Pickin will be held at 6 p.m.,,
Saturday, Jan. 5 at Otter Springs Resort Lodge, 6470 SW
80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the public. Info: Cloud Ha-
ley, toll-free 800-990-5410. A
Saturday
Jan. 5
First Saturday
Coffeehouse
The First Saturday Coffee-
house will be held at 7 p.m., I
Saturday, Jan. 5 at Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center
State Park in White Springs.
Songs, stories, music or poetry
may be performed at this open
stage night held in the park au-
ditorium. Coffee and desserts
available for sale: Fees: This event is free! Info: 386-397-
4331 or www.FloridaStateParks.org/stephenfoster.
Saturday
Jan. 5
Turkey shoot
American Legion Harry C. Gray Memorial Post 107 will-
hold a turkey shoot at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 using 12
gauge shotguns only, shells furnished by American Legion.
Location: 10726 142nd St., McAlpin. Six miles south of
'Live Oak on US 129, left on 142nd Street. Food, snacks
and other refreshments available. Open to the public. Amer!
ican Legion: 386-362-5987. Info: 386-658-2447.
Visit now!
Thru Jan. 6
Florida Museum presents "Megalodon:
Largest Shark that Ever Lived"
The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville
presents "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived" thru
Jan. 6. Visitors enter a full-size sculpture of Megalodon.
through massive jaws and learn about when it lived, why it'
vanished and shark conservation today. Info: 352-846-2000,
or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.
Tuesday
Jan. 8
NFCC will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education)
North Florida Community College will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education) at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.
8 at NFCC Testing Center (Bldg. No. 16), on the Madison
campus. TABE is required for acceptance into
vocational/technical programs. Photo ID required. Pre-reg-
istration is required. Info/pre-registration: 850-973-9451.
Tuesday
Jan. 8
Early Learning Coalition executive/
finance committee to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc. exec-
utive/finance committee will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Jan. 8 at the Coalition office, 484 S W Commerce Drive,
Suite 155, Lake City. Info: Stacey Nettles, 386-752-9770.
Tuesday
Jan. 8
Special free concert by Tim
Zimmerman & The King's Brass
A special free concert "Shall We Gather At The River" !
will be presented by Tim Zimmerman & The King's Brass
at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8 at The Village Church, Advent
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Christian Village, Dowling Park. The concert is in memory
of Champ and Verma Boutwell. Info: Dick Grille at 386-
658-5557, or e-mail dgrillo@acvillage.net.
,Jan.9
NFCC will conduct CJBAT
(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test)
North Florida Community College will conduct CJBAT
S(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) on computer on at
8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 at NFCC Test-
ing Center, Building 16, on the Madison campus. CJBAT is
required for acceptance into Corrections & Law Enforce-
ment programs. Photo ID required. Pre-registration is re-
quired. Info/registration: 850-973-9451.
Jan. 9
Early Learning Coalition boardmeeting
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc. board
meeting will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Colum-
bia County School Board Office, SOS Building, Room 130,
Lake City. Info: Stacey Nettles, 386-752-9770.
Jan. 10
NFCC Men's Sentinel Basketball
Team plays at home
-NFCC Men's Sentinel Basketball Team plays St. Johns
River at.5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10 at home. All home
games are played in the Colin P. Kelly Gymnasium on the
NFCC campus in Madison. Admission is free and the public
is welcome and encouraged to attend. Info: 850-973-1609,
AthleticDept@nfcc.edu or www.nfcc.edu and click on ath-
letics.
Jan. 11
NFCC Women's Sentinel
Basketball Team plays at home
NFCC Women's Sentinel Basketball Team plays TCC at
6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11 at home. All home games are
played in the Colin P. Kelly Gymnasium on the NFCC cam-
pus in Madison. Admission is free and the public is wel-
come and encouraged to attend. Info: 850-973-1609 or
email Alexander at AthleticDept@nfcc.edu or assistant
coach Marcus Hawkins at HawkinsM@nfcc.edu and
www.nfcc.edu and click on athletics.
Jan. 11-12
Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White
Springs will host the Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat on Jan.
11-12 offering workshop sessions taught by foremost moun-
tain and hammer dulcimer and autoharp players from
throughout the United States. In addition, there will be con-
certs on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. that will
feature your favorite musicians. Cost: $85, includes con-
certs and workshops. Info/registration: 386-397-4478.
Jan. 11-12
Art, Authors and Archaeology, Florida's
Creative Coast Weekend at Pine Island
Experience artistic spirit of Pine Island Jan. 11-12 at
Calusa Heritage Trail. Florida Museum's Randell Center
site hosts portion of weekend events. Learn about the cul-
ture and history of the Calusa Indians at the Calusa Heritage
Trail and experience the artistic spirit of Pine Island during
the "Art, Authors and Archaeology, Florida's Creative Coast
Weekend" Friday-Saturday, Jan. 11-12. Lisa Benton, 239-
283-4842, or info@pineislandchamber.org.
Jan. 13
National Stephen.Foster
Day celebration
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White
Springs invites the public to an afternoon musical program
and carillon recital at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 13 in honor of
National Stephen Foster Day and the legendary American
composer who wrote Florida's state song, "Old Folks at
Home." Fees: Free with paid park admission. Info: 386-
397-4331.
Jan. 14
McAlpin Community Club to meet
McAlpin Community Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday,
Jan. 29. Suwannee County Property Appraiser Lamar Jenk-
ins will discuss the upcoming changes set up by the legisla-
ture to the 2008 Ad Valorem Taxes which will be on the
Jan. 29 ballot. Be an educated voter! The Club is located at
9981 170th Terrace, McAlpin. A potluck supper will be
served. Please bring a covered dish to share. Info: 386-963-
5357.
Jan. 14
Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail
Association will meet
Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA)
will meet from 7-9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14 at Suwannee Riv-
er Water Management District on US 90 and CR 49, 2 miles
east of Live Oak. The public is welcome! The program will
feature a slide program of Bob and Terry Wallace's Alaskan
trip, followed by a discussion about upcoming hikes and
trips, many of which are open to the public. Various hikes
are being planned for the upcoming months. February is
Florida's Hiking Trail Month. Info: chapter chair, Sylvia
Dunnam, 386-362-3256, dunnams@windstream.net or
Stephanie Sikora, 386-208-1381,
rjwildlife@windstream.net.
Jan. 14-15
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center
will conduct GED Tests
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center will conduct GED
Tests at 4 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 14-15 in the nursing
building at 415 SW Pinewood Drive, Live Oak. Students
must be 18 or older and pre-register for the test at 9 a.m. or
6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 Florida driver's license and So-
cial Security Card required. Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782.
Register now!
Jan. 14-March 3
Pottery workshops
'i Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host
an eight-week pottery workshop on Mondays from 6-9
',.r ,.m., Jan. 14-March 3. Jean Davidoff, master potter and
'' raft demonstrator will instruct on the various methods of
;< working with clay, slab, coil, pinch and wheel-thrown pot-
IK ery. Suitable for both experienced and beginning artists.
Cost: $125 plus cost of materials, approximately $25, park
admission included. Info/registration: 386-397-1920,
SKelli.Pipkins@dep.state.fl.us.
Jan. 15
NFCC will conduct TABE
: Test of Adult Basic Education)
,2 North Florida Community College will conduct TABE
,*: |Test of Adult Basic Education) at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.
15 at NFCC Testing Center (Bldg. No. 16), on the Madison
campus. TABE is required for acceptance into
vocational/technical programs. Photo ID required. Pre-reg-
istration isrequired. Info/pre-registration: 850-973-9451.
Jan. 15
Suwannee Elementary School (SES)
School Advisory Council (SAC)
will meet
Suwannee Elementary School (SES) School Advisory
Council (SAC) will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15 in the
media center at SES, 1748 South Ohio/Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue, Live Oak. All interested parties are welcome to
attend.
Jan. 16
Free Psychological First Aid for
Terrorism and Disasters Training
Suwannee County Health Department will host free Psy-
chological First Aid for Terrorism and Disasters Training
from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Live Oak
Church of God, 9828 US Highway 129, Live Oak. Target
audience: Anyone who may be in contact with disaster vic-
tims, asked to work in a Special Needs Shelter, or Point of
Dispensing (POD). CEUs available. Info/RSVP: Jerry Com-
bass, Public Health Preparedness and Response County Co-
ordinator, Jerry_Combass@doh.state.fl.us or 386-590-3396.
Jan. 16
NFCC will conduct CJBAT
(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test)
North Florida Community College will conduct CJBAT
(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) on computer on at
8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 at
NFCC Testing Center, Building 16, on the Madison cam-
pus. CJBAT is required for acceptance into Corrections &
Law Enforcement programs. Photo ID required. Pre-regis-
tration is required. Info/registration: 850-973-9451.
Jan. 16
NFCC Women's Sentinel
Basketball Team plays at home
NFCC Women's Sentinel Basketball Team plays
Okaloosa-Walton at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 at home.
All home games are played in the Colin P. Kelly Gymnasi-
um on the NFCC campus in Madison. Admission is free
and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Info:.
850-973-1609 or email Alexander at
AthleticDept@nfcc.edu or assistant coach Marcus Hawkins
at HawkinsM@nfcc.edu and www.nfcc.edu and click on
athletics.
Jan. 19
Live! At Dowling Park to
present Heralds of Harmony
Barbershop Chorus
Live! At Dowling Park presents Heralds of Harmony Bar-
bershop Chorus, note new date (formerly Jan. 26 ) at 7
p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 at The Village Church, Dowling
Park. Tickets: Member: $10, Non-Members/Other Adults:
$12, Student (ages 13-18): $5, Children (ages 5-12): $4,
Children (ages 4 and under): free. Info: Dick Grille, 386-
658-5557, or e-mail dgrillo@acvillage.net.
Jan. 19
The White Springs Folk Club presents
Jack Beck & Wendy Welch
The White Springs Folk Club offers entertainment at 7:30
p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 featuring Jack Beck & Wendy Welch
at Telford Hotel, River Street, White Springs. Dinner and
lodging are also available, call 386-397-2000 for reserva-
tions. Concert room opens at 6:30 p.m. A reception, draw-
ing and intermission performance session featuring local/re-
gional performers will follow. Cost: $12.50 per person at
the door, performance and reception. Info: Club, 386-397-
2420 or mckenziew@alltel.net or on performer at
http://www.scottishsongandstory.co.uk/
Jan. 19
Live! At Dowling Park to
present Heralds of Harmony
Barbershop Chorus
Live! At Dowling Park presents Heralds of Harmony Bar-
bershop Chorus, note new date (formerly Jan. 26 ) at 7
p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 at The Village Church, Dowling
Park. Tickets: Member: $10, Non-Members/Other Adults:
$12, Student (ages 13-18): $5, Children (ages 5-12): $4,
Children (ages 4 and under):
free. Info: Dick Grille, 386-
658-5557, or e-mail dgril-
lo@acvillage.net. I 0 | A M
Jan. 21
Girl Scouts
sponsor
Suwannee River
Renewal Project
Girl Scouts are sponsor-
ing Suwannee River Renew-
al Project. The public is in-
vited to participate from 9
a.m.-until, Monday, Jan. 21
. Meet in the, parking lot at
Suwannee Springs, off US
129, Live Oak. Bring the
kids and your friends, some
water and hiking boots! En-
joy the day and make a dif-
ference one community at
a time. Garbage bags and
latex gloves provided. Info:
Peggy Boston at Adventure
Fitness, 386-792-3527 or
Leslie Carter, Girl Scouts,
386-792-2783.
Jan. 22
NFCC will
conduct TABE
(Test of Adult
Basic Education)
North Florida Community
College will conduct TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Educa-
tion) at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Jan. 22 at NFCC Testing
Center (Bldg. No. 16), on
the Madison campus. TABE
is required for acceptance
into vocational/technical
programs. Photo ID re-
quired. Pre-registration is
required. Info/pre-registra-
tion: 850-973-9451.
runiHi
Jan. 23
NFCC Women's Sentinel
Basketball Team plays at home
NFCC Women's Sentinel Basketball Team plays Chipola
at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23 at home. All home games
are played in the Colin P. Kelly Gymnasium on the NFCC
campus in Madison. Admission is free and the public is
welcome and encouraged to attend. Info: 850-973-1609 or
email Alexander at AthleticDept@nfcc.edu or assistant
coach Marcus Hawkins at HawkinsM@nfcc.edu and
www.nfcc.edu and click on athletics.
Jan. 23
NFCC will conduct CJBAT
(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test)
North Florida Community College will conduct CJBAT
(Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) on computer on at
8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23 at NFCC Test-
ing Center, Building 16, on the Madison campus. CJBAT is
required for acceptance into Corrections & Law Enforce-
ment programs. Photo ID required. Pre-registration is re-
quired. Info/registration: 850-973-9451.
Jan. 24
Music For Violin and Piano, featuring
Alphonso Lopez and Michel Tabor
Live! At Dowling Park presents Music For Violin and Pi-
ano, featuring Alfonso Lopez, violin and Michelle Tabor,
piano, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at The Village Church,
Dowling Park and earlier at 3 p.m. at Good Samaritan Cen-
ter. Tickets: Member: $10, Non-Members/Other Adults:
$12, Student (ages 13-18): $4, Children (ages 5-12): $3,
Children (ages 4 and under): free Info: Dick Grille, 386-
658-5557, ore-mail dgrillo@acvillage.net.
Jan. 23-24
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center
will conduct Exit Option GED Tests
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center will conduct Exit
Option GED Tests from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday,
Jan. 23-24 in the nursing building at 415 SW Pinewood
Drive, Live Oak. Students must be 18 or older and pre-reg-
ister for the test at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 .
Florida driver's license and Social Security Card required.
Info: Lynn Lee, 386-364-2782.
Jan. 24
NFCC Artist Series presents
War Bonds: The Stories and
Letters of WWII
North Florida Community College (NFCC) Artist Series
2007-2008 presents War Bonds: The Stories and Letters of
WWII Thursday, Jan. 24 at Van H. Priest Auditorium on the
Madison campus. Info: 850-973-1653 or
ArtistSeries@nfcc.edu.
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Many residents who lose power may turn to
emergency generators to ensure a continuous flow
of electricity to refrigerators, freezers, lights, fans
and other appliances. SVEC urges residents to
exercise extreme caution. While generators are a
convenience in keeping appliances running during
storm-related outages, they can also create hazards
for homeowners and electric utility workers.
When operating a generator:
* Always operate a generator in accordance with
manufacturer's guidelines and instructions.
your house to receive power directly from a portable
generator as opposed to power normally supplied by
SVEC. Transfer switches isolate the circuits supplied by
STo avoid CO poisoning, never use a generator indoors or in the generator and prevent backfeeding inadvertently
attached garages. Only operate the generator outdoors in a energizing circuits in both systems.
well-ventilated, dry area from air intakes to the home.
Backfeeding can most commonly occur when a
* To avoid electrocution, plug individual appliances into the generator'is connected directly to the electric panel or
generator using heavy duty, outdoor rated cords with a wire circuit in a home. Feeding power back into the utility
gauge adequate for the appliance load. system during an outage will energize the transformer
serving the house and could pose a serious threat to line
* If connecting into the house wiring is necessary on a and service and tree crews working to restore power in
temporary basis, homes must have a transfer switch the area who may not know they are working with an
installed by a licensed electrician. A transfer switch allows energized line.
If you desire to obtain a transfer switch for residential
use the cooperative has approved a meter socket
based transfer switch by GENERLINK model number
MA23-N or S. Member would purchase the transfer
switch through GENERLINK (1-800-886-3837 or
www.globalpowerproducts.com) and contact the
cooperative to schedule installation at no charge.
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Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Branford -
third Wednesday; Town Hall, Council Chambers,
Branford; 1-2:30 p.m.; trained staff visits to assist
constituents; Info: 202-225-5235,
www.house.gov/boyd/.
Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff Live Oak -
third Wednesday; City Council Chambers, City Hall,
101 SE White Ave., Live Oak; 9:30-11:30 a.m.;
trained staff visits to assist constituents; Info: 202-
225-5235, www.house.gov/boyd/.
Alzheimer's Support Group third Thursday (ex-
cept December) at 3:30 p.m.; Good Samaritan Center,
Dowling Park. Info: Angle Paarlberg, 386-658-5594.
American Legion Post 59-third Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
Sister's Restaurant, Branford.
American Legion Post 107 The Harry C. Gray HI
Memorial American Legion Post No. 107 business
meeting, first Thursday at noon and third Thursday at
6:30 p.m., at 10726 142nd St., east of US 129 (Blue
Lake Road), McAlpin. This is to accommodate both
those who cannot travel after dark and those who
work during the day. Info: Richard Buffington, 386-
364-5985.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 107 first
Saturday; 10 a.m.; Harry C. Gray II Memorial Amer-
ican Legion Post No. 107, 10726 142nd Rd., Live
Oak. Info: Pat McLauchlin 386-362-3524 or Tanya
Lees 386-364-8331.
American Legion Post 132 second Tuesday; 7
p.m.; Wellborn Masonic Lodge, on CR 137, down-
town Wellborn; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901.
Bluegrass Pickin Suwannee Valley Bluegrass
Pickin first Saturday, 7 p.m., Otter Springs Resort
Lodge, 6470 SW 80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the
public, in a nice, air-conditioned- building. Info:
Cloud Haley, toll-free 800-990-5410.
Branford Camera Club third Thursday; 7:30
p.m.; Branford Library; second Thursday; Note: no
August or December meeting; Info: Carolyn Hogue,
386-935-2044.
Chamber of Commerce Suwannee County -
second Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave.
Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Christian Mission in Action first Tuesday, 6
p.m., at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in
Christ Youth Center, 12001 NW Seventh St., Live
Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364-4560.
Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food
and clothing give-away, second Saturday, 11 a.m.-1
p.m., at John H. Hales Park and Recreation Center,
Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-
364-4560.
Council for Progress of Suwannee County sec-
ond Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Cub Scout Pack No. 408-Tiger, Wolf, Bears and
Webelos dens (grades one five) every Tuesday,
Aug.-May only; at First Baptist Church, Live Oak;
6:30-8 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 126 -
second Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 Parshley St., S.W, Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-1701.
Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) first
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Companion Animal Hospital, 605
N. Houston Street, Live Oak. DART helps out with
pets, livestock, horses, birds and all animals during
natural disasters. Volunteers needed. Info: 386-208-
0072.
Dowling Park Volunteers first Saturday; 1100
hours (11 a.m.); training each following Saturday at
1100 (11 a.m.); 22992 CR 250, Live Oak.
Fibromyalgia support group first Monday, 7-8
p.m., at Suwannee River Regional Library, 1848 Ohio
Avenue South, Live Oak. Feel free to bring family
members. Info: 386-842-5206.
Florida Gateway Charter Chapter of the Ameri-
can Business Women's Association second Thurs-
day; 6 p.m.; locations change; Info: Sandy Harrison at
386-754-0434 or 386-752-0516.
Friends of Suwannee River State Park second
Tuesday; 10 a.m., board meeting; Suwannee River
State Park, US 90 West, Live Oak; Next birding walk
is Saturday, Dec. 15. Birding walks for 2008 will be
held these Saturdays only: March 15, April 19, Sept.
20 and Oct. 25; meet at park 8 a.m.; bring water,
binoculars and favorite bird ID book; wear comfort-
able shoes or boots. Park entrance fees apply. Info:
Membership Chair Walter Schoenfelder, 850-971-
5354, wbs@surfbest.net or 386-362-2746,
fosrsp @surfbest.net.
Ft. White Quilt Sisters last Saturday, 9 a.m.-un-
til, at Ft. White Town Hall near Library. Quilters of all
skill levels are welcome to join us for a relaxing time
of fun, fellowship and of course quilting. No dues or
fees required just the love and desire to quilt. Bring
your lunch and quilting make new quilting friends.
Info: 386-497-4179.
GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak first Friday;
noon; 1308 Eleventh Street, Live Oak.
Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Gateway
Council first Monday; 7 p.m.; Woman's Club, 1308
Eleventh Street, Live Oak; Info: Peggy Rudser, mem-
bership specialist, 212 N. Marion Ave., Suite 230,
Lake City, FL 32055, 386-758-3230 or toll-free 866-
295-1727.
Hamilton County Governmental, Bellville Vol-
unteer Fire/Rescue executive board second Mon-
day, 7 p.m.
Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Pre-
vention Coalition fourth Wednesday; 9:30-11 a.m.,
Hamilton County School Board meeting room, JRE
Lee Administrative Complex, Jasper; Info: Grace Mc-
Donald, 386-938-4911, mcdonaldgl@alltel.net
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners first
Tuesday, 9 a.m., and third Tuesday at 6 p.m., County
Commissioners' Board Room, courthouse, Jasper.
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. -
first Thursday; 6 p.m.; 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4,
Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-1300.
Hamilton County Council on Aging, Inc. needs
volunteer drivers; home-delivered meals program;
Info: Mazel Spencer; 1509 S.W. First Street, Jasper,
386-792-1136..
Hamilton County Democratic Party 7 p.m., sec-
ond Monday, Jasper Public Library. All registered
Democrats are invited to come. Info: Rhett Bullard,
386-303-2039.
Hamilton County Development Authority sec-
ond Thursday; 7 p.m., at 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4,
Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-6828.
Hamilton County Pink Ladies second Tuesday,
10:30 a.m., odd months meeting held at Suwannee
Valley Nursing Center, 427 NW 15th Ave., Jasper;
even months at Trinity Community H9spital, 506 NW
4th St. Jasper. They hold fund-raisers to benefit nurs-
ing center and hospital.
Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Board -
second Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Hamilton County Board of
County Commissioners meeting room, Hamilton
County Courthouse, Jasper; open to the public.
Hamilton County Riding Club first Saturday; 5
p.m., meeting-games; Hamilton County Arena,
Jasper; third Saturday; 5 p.m.; trail ride-dinner, loca-
tion announced at the first Saturday meeting; new
members welcome; Info: 386-792-2725.
Hamilton County School Board board meetings,
second Monday (third Monday during June and July);
School Board workshops-fourth Mondays-as needed.
For times and locations, visit the district's Web site at
www.firn.edu/schools/hamilton/hamilton.
Hamilton County Tourist Development Council -
second Wednesday; noon; 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4,
Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-6828.
Health Talks third Monday, 5:30 p.m. GFWC
Woman's Club of Live Oak, in conjunction with the
Suwannee County Health Department, offers health
talks at the Woman's Club on Eleventh Street in Live
Oak. Each session will last approximately one hour
and will allow time for questions and answers. There
is no charge. The schedule for 2007 will include talks
on weight loss, heart health, shingles and bioidentical
hormones just to name a few. Info: Rita, 386-776-
1711.
Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness support
group meets at 6:30 p.m., second and third Thurs-
days at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave.
SW, Live Oak. Group discussion, educational materi-
als and friendly support provided to enable all to live
to their fullest potential. All who live with a chronic
condition are invited to attend. Open to all members
of the community. Note: No meeting Nov. 22 in ob-
servance of Thanksgiving. Info: Laura, 386-288-
8988 or Sean, 386-209-1323.
Home and Community Educators (HCE) first
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Suwannee County Exten-
sion Office, Coliseum Complex, Eleventh Street,
Live Oak; new members welcome; Pleasant Hill-
second Monday, at 10 a.m.; McAlpin Community
Center, McAlpin; Formerly known as Pleasant Hill
Home Extension Club. Short business meeting, fol-
lowed by a workshop of different projects for the
community. Visitors are always welcome. Info: Don-
na Wade, president, 386-963-3516, or Barbara Parks,
386-362-3044. Happy Homemakers-second
Wednesday; Suwannee County Coliseum Complex,
Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771.
Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley
- second.Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Columbia County Senior
Services, 480 SW Oleander Glen, behind the Depart-
ment of Transportation District 2 offices on Marion
Street in Lake City. United Way of Suwannee Valley
serves as the lead agency. for the Homeless Services
Network of Suwannee Valley, which serves the coun-
ties of Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton.
The network includes agencies and individuals inter-
ested in the services available to those who are home-
less or threatened with homelessness. Agency repre-
sentatives, individuals, homeless and formerly home-
less, with an interest in the needs of those who are ex-
periencing homelessness or are threatened with
homelessness are encouraged to attend.
Humane Society, Suwannee Valley Animal
Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter locat-
ed on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR
255, Madison County; Capacity will be increased to
72-75 animals after remodeling completed. Info: toll-
free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812,
www.geocities.com/suwanneehs.
Jasper City Council Meeting second Monday; 6
p.m.; Jasper City Hall.
Jasper Lions Club Meeting second and fourth
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Roosters Diner. Info: Bob Clark,
386-792-9328.
Jennings Town Council Meeting first Tuesday; 7
p.m.; Jennings Town Hall.
White Springs Town Council Meeting: third
Tuesday; 7 p.m.; White Springs Town Hall.
Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild fourth Wednes-
day, in Lake City; for anyone interested in quilts and
the art of quilting; the quilting public is invited. Info:
Sandy Lindfors, president, 386-362-6850, river-
folk@alltel.net or Joan Murray, 386-758-5980.
Leona 4-H Community Club first Monday; 7
p.m.; home of Avon and Betty Hicks, 6107 180th
St., McAlpin; Info: Betty Hicks, 386-963-4205; Pam
Nettles, 386-963-1236.
Lion's Club second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday;
7 p.m.; Farm Bureau meeting room; Info: Richard
Tucker, 386-963-4577.
Live Oak Artist Guild first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; 213
NW Second St., Live Oak; Info: 386-364-5099 or
Linda Ruwe, 386-362-0985.
Live Oak Garden Club Sept.-May; Morning
Glories-third Friday; Night Bloomers-third Tuesday,
1302 S.W. Eleventh Street, Live Oak.
Live Oak Senior Citizens first Monday; 10:30
a.m.; Exhibition II Building, Coliseum Complex,
1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours,
prices vary; Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386-
842-2241.
GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak first Friday
at noon; 1308 llth Street, Live Oak.
Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shel-
ter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on
Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255,
Madison County; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-
236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs.
Live Oak, Suwannee County Recreation Board -
second Wednesday; 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks &
Recreation offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Info:
386-362-3004.
MADD Dads Third Thursday; 7 p.m.; Suwannee
County Courthouse.
Man To Man Group second Thursday; 7 p.m.;
Marvin E. Jones Building, Dowling Park; free; re-
freshments provided; Info: American Cancer Society
toll-free 800-ACS-2345 or the local office toll-free
888-295-6787 (Press 2) Ext. 114.
Market Days Advent Christian Village first
Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m:; Space-first-come, first-serve
basis, $10 each; Village Square shops open; Info:
Lodge Office 386-658-5200.
McAlpin Community Club second Monday; 7
p.m.; covered dish dinner first; everyone welcome;
purpose to acquaint members of the community of
services available in the county; Info: Grant Mead-
ows Jr., 386-935-9316 or Shirley Jones, 386-963-
5357; building rental: Kristie Ha r6iri, 386--64-
3400.
MOAA (Military Officers Association of Ameri-
ca) fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Elks Club, Lake
City; former and present officers meet for dinner and
program; Info: Dennis Tarkington, 386-719-7092 or
Tandy Carter, 386-719-9706.
MOMS Club second Wednesday; 11:15 a.m. at
the fellowship hall of Bethel Missionary Baptist
Church, go West on US 90 seven miles from 1-75,
and 1-1/2 miles from the Columbia/Suwannee Coun-
ty line, 12 miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397-1254,
MOMSClubofLiveOakLakeCityFi @ alltel.net
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
(N.A.R.F.E.) Association third Tuesday; 11:30
a.m.; at 628 SE Allison Ct., Lake City; guest speak-
ers; all present and retired federal employees invited;
Info: Miriam Stanford, 386-755-0907; 386-755-8570,
purvislkcty@aol.com; or 386-752-6593,
rhurstl67@comcast.net..
North Florida Chapter of Newborns in Need -
first Saturday; 9: a.m.-4 p.m.; in the small conference
room at Suwannee River Regional Library, 1848 US
129 South, Live Oak.. Please join them if you cro-
chet, knit, sew, serge or can cut out or package. Help
them take care of the premature babies in our area.
Info: Mabel Graham, 386-590-4075.
North Florida Conservation and Airboat Al-
liance second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; John H. Hale Com-
munity Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St.,
Live Oak; all meetings covered dish; airboaters and
sportsmen working to keep public lands and water-
ways open for everyone to use and enjoy. No Decem-
ber meeting. President Winston Williams; Vice
President Garry Garrison; Secretary-Treasurer Pat-
ty Wood-Williams. Info: Winston Williams, 386-362-
6716; or e-mail pattyannwood@realtyagent.com:
North Florida Hope Share second Tuesday, 6
p.m., Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, Criminal
Division Training Room, (old Mastec building), 1902
NE Duval St., Live Oak. Non-profit support group for
grieving parents and family members. Light refresh-
ments served. Info: Missy Norris, 386-364-3789 or
386-364-4064.
Nursing Mom's Group second Friday; 10 a.m.;
Suwannee River Regional Library, Live Oak; Info:
Michelle, 386-776-2955.
Pink Ladies of Jasper second Tuesday, 10:30
a.m., odd months meeting held at Suwannee Valley
Nursing Center, 427 NW 15th Ave., Jasper; even
months at Trinity Community Hospital, 506 NW 4th
St. Jasper. They hold fund-raisers to benefit nursing
center and hospital.
Pleasant Hill Home and Community Education
(HCE) Club, formerly known as Home Extension
Club second Monday, 10 a.m., McAlpin Communi-
ty Center Small business meeting, followed by a
workshop of different projects for the community.
Visitors are always welcome. Info: Donna Wade,
president, 386-963-3516, or Barbara Parks, 386-362-
3044.
Remembering the Loss of Your Baby first
Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hospice of North Cen-
tral Florida, North Building Counseling Room, 4305
NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville; open support group for
families who have experienced the loss of a baby;
Info: Cheryl Bailey, 352-692-5107, toll-free 800-816-
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Understanding Heart Failure
According to the American Heart Association (AHA),
nearly five million Americans are living with heart
failure, and more than half a million new cases are
reported each year.
While that's certainly a large number, it may also be
comforting to people with a family history of heart
disease or those recently diagnosed with heart failure to
know that they're not alone and that there's no reason
they cannot enjoy a full life. Of course, knowing about
heart failure and its symptoms and risk factors can only
help make the battle that much easier.
What Is Heart Failure?
Contrary to what its name might imply, heart failure
does not mean the heart has stopped working. Instead,
heart failure occurs when the heart stops pumping the
amount of blood necessary for the body to function
properly. As this happens, the body then tries to make
up for it in a handful of ways, such as the heart
beginning to beat faster and the heart actually
expanding. As the heart chamber expands, it stretches
more and contracts more strongly, enabling it to pump
more blood.
Another thing the body does is hold onto salt and
water, which increases the amount of blood in your
bloodstream. This leads to congestion, hence the
moniker "congestive heart failure" used by some in the
medical profession.
How Does Heart Failure Manifest Itself?
Because the body does things to make up for the heart
not pumping blood as well as it should, heart failure is
often difficult to recognize. Oftentimes, the
aforementioned steps the body takesare so effective
that it's common to not even know the heart is
suffering from a disease.
However, as the AHA notes, heart failure is typically
a chronic disease, meaning it's a long-term condition
that will continue to get worse. As hard as the body
works to make up for the heart not pumping blood at
full capacity, eventually the body will begin to lose
ground and certain symptoms will arise. Some of the
early symptoms include feeling tired easily, being short
of breath upon physical exertion, feelings of weakness
and dizziness, and heart palpitations, where the heart
feels as if it's racing or pounding.
Eventually, the fluid buildup that occurs becomes too
much for the body as well, and several symptoms can
manifest themselves as a result.
Swelling in the lower half of the body,, such as the
legs, ankles or feet
Coughing or wheezing, particularly when lying
down
CAPTION: While genetics plays a big.role, a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart failure.
Increased need to urinate at night
Shortness of breath, even when resting
What Causes Heart Failure?
Many health conditions arise as a result of lifestyle
choices such as poor diet or negative behaviors such as
smoking or excessive drinking. Others are the result of
genetics, such as being born with a defect. Heart failure
can result from both personal behaviors*and genetics.
Controllable factors that are associated with heart failure
include smoking, poor diet (particularly eating foods that
are high in cholesterol), lack of exercise, and being
overweight. In other words, any of those conditions only
increase a person's risk of heart failure. They can also _
manifest themselves in several different ways. -
Coronary Artery Disease: this happens when
cholesterol and fatty deposits build up in the heart's
arteries, lessening the amount of blood that reaches the
heart, forcing the heart to work harder as a result. A high-
cholesterol diet is a big risk factor for coronary artery
disease.
Hypertension: also known as high blood pressure,
hypertension increases a person's risk of developing heart
failure by two to three times according to the AHA.
Hypertension can occur from too much stress, be it work-
or family-related. A great way to relieve stress is through
regular physical exercise. People who do not exercise
regularly increase their risk of hypertension, and in doing
so, their risk of heart failure as well.
Lung disease: when the lungs are not functioning
properly, it causes the heart to work that much more to
get oxygen to the rest of the body. Smoking increases the
risk of lung disease, which then increases the risk of heart
failure.
To learn more about heart failure, visit the American
Heart Association Web site at www.americanheart.org.
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YOUR LIFE IN 2008
By Pam Campbell
() ae are ina new year, 2008. What will
you do with your life in this new year?
SV Will you race frantically trying to get
everything done, work too hard, stress
too much, or will you sit back and watch as others do it
all? Life seems to get so busy that most people don't have
the time for the things of God as they once did and some
just seem like they don't care. How about you? Do you
have big plans for the year 2008? Lot's of goals that you
feel you must accomplish? Someipeople make many new
year's resolutions and most of them are usually never
kept. Have you bothered to consult God concerning his
path for you in 2008? God's word, the Bible has all the
answers to all the questions anyone can ever ask. We all
would save ourselves so many problems if we would learn
to read God's word and talk to God to hear what he has to
say. God has a plan for everyone's life, he has a perfect
plan for your life! The Bible says in Psalm 119:105 "Thy
word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." If
we read our Bible we will see clearly what direction we
should go in every area everyday. God will; light up the
way so that we will be able to walk in the best path for
our life.
God never expects us to walk alone, he always walks
right with us. Jesus goes before us and enters on our be-
half. Hebrews 6:19-20 "We have this hope as an anchor
for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary
behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has
entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forev-
er, in the order of Melchizedek." God has given us his
hope as our anchor, it is firm apd secure and Jesus has al-
ready gone before us, has entered on our behalf, he is al-
ready helping you, he will never fail you. It is so good to
know that we have a firm and secure anchor in Jesus. I
know this past fall my family and I saw first hand how
God takes impossible situations and turns them around for
our good in ways that all of our thinking, researching and
planning could have never thought of and could never
have done. We know that God does indeed do miracles
and not just the healing kind, he cares about his children,
every detail of our lives. We can trust in our anchor, Jesus
he will never fail us.
I realize that there are people that don't even think
about the new year, some that don't care what they do or
what happens. That is just as sad, because if you don't
care then you will miss out on so many blessings that God
has for you in 2008.
When you think about, this new year, 2008 what do you
see as your main priority, the most important things that
you want to do, where do you see yourself at the end of
this new year? Have you thought about what you can do
for God this year, who's life you can touch, who you can
help, what you can do that will make a difference in some-
one's life? All of us that are alive, no matter what kind of
education we may have, what type of job or career we
work in, what our health may be like, how much money
we have or don't have, where we live, whatever our cir-
cumstances in our life may be we can still make a differ-
ence in someone's life. We can still pray, we can still min-
ister for God in some way. We need to start looking for
places that we can help, people that need help, there are
always needs, always lonely people, or sick people, chil-
dren that need help, neighbors, family, friends, and the
people that you see in the stores or the mailman or lady,
someone that works at your bank, a cashier or waitress, a
teacher, a doctor, we all come in contact with someone,
sometime, somewhere. We can share the light of the
Gospel with them, we can see if any of them have a need
that we can help with, we can certainly remember to pray
for them. Maybe God wants you to work for him in your
church, or in a different church, or maybe he needs you to
volunteer helping children or the elderly. It could be that
he wants you to write for him, or send letters and cards to
shut ins. I don't know what God has in mind for each of
you, but he does. Learn to ask God what he would have
you to do each and every day of your life. Don't just as-
sume that because you have always done things a certain
way all your life or for the last 10 years or whatever the
case may be, that he wants you to continue, maybe he
does, but maybe he has greater plans for your life in 2008.
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life. Maybe you get scared thinking about another year to
get through and what might or might not happen whether it
is good or bad. God promises that he will NEVER leave
us, learn to follow in his footsteps and give your worry and
fears over to God.
I am sure that you have heard and read Footprints more
than once, but I want to include it here, because I believe
that we need to be reminded in 2008 that our God will nev-
er forsake us. As you read it please think about how pow-
erful the words really are and what they mean to your life.
Footprints in
the Sand
By Mary Stevenson
One night I dreamed I was walk-
ing along the beach with the
Lord.
Many scenes from my life
flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed
footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there
were two sets of foot-
prints,
other times there
were one set of foot- ,
prints.
This bothered
me because I no-
ticed
that during the .
low periods of my ,,N,
life,
when I was suf- i;:
fering from: '. ,::
anguish, sorrow
or defeat,
I could see only
one set of foot-
prints. .;
So I said to the .
Lord,
"You promised me ,
Lord, ,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with
me always.
But I have noticed that
during the most trying periods
of my life
there have only been one set of '
footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you
have not been there for me?"
The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of foot-
prints in the sand,
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is when I carried you."
You see Jesus is always with us, he is always on time
and he will never forget us, or forsake us. Hebrews 13:5b
says "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." No matter
where we are God will never leave us and he always wants
the best for us. In Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself
goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave
you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discour-
aged."
Remember when you make your plans, when you get
ready to do something and maybe the timing doesn't turn
out, or if you are running late for something and can't find
your keys, that God may be keeping you from being in a
horrible, fatal accident. We should learn to trust God, re-
member he knows what is going to happen to us through-
out our entire life. He knows where we will be everyday of
the year and wants us to learn to trust him
more.
"In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy
paths." Proverbs 3:6. Re-
Smember that when we
talk to God he will di-
Srect our path, he will
help us know how
to live to be hap-
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son that God
knows that we
can be. Psalms
40:4 says it
well,
"Blessed is
the man that
maketh the
Lord his
trust." Yes,
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blessed
W hen We"
i:-ai;ljltrust in the
Lord. Trust
him with
your life in
2008, it will
'be a year
full of God's
blessings!,
I want to
remind you that
time really goes
by quickly, and
we need to learn to
make the important
things the important
things in our life. I
would like to leave you
with the words tlhat appear
on a magnet in the kitchen
"Only one life will soon be past
only what's done for Christ will last."
What will you do for him in 2008? I pray
that each of us will draw closer to the Lord and serve him
more. Have a blessed New Year!
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Aunt Pam's KIDS CORNER
YOUR LIFE IN 2008
By Pam Campbell
Happy New Year Kids! I can hardly believe that since I wrote to you last time we have entered
into a brand new year, 2008!
What will you do with your life in this new year? Do you have lot's of big plans for the new
year? Many times people make new year's resolutions, you know they promise themselves that
they are going to do things better or different. Sometimes people set all kinds of goals for them-
selves and then they never remember to do them. How about you? Do you have anything that you
want to do better or change this year? Maybe do better in school, or get along better with others,
maybe help your family more, take more time to talk to God and read the Bible. Or will you keep
racing around trying to be in too many things, doing too much and not have any time for God or
your family? Maybe you are one of the kids that would rather just watch others do it all and you
just want to watch TV or play video games, and not get involved. When the New Year arrived did
you think to ask God what he wants for you in 2008?
God's word, the Bible has all the answers to all the questions you will ever have. As kids you
have an exciting year ahead of you, with many new things to learn, places to go, things to do, and
if you trust in God he will keep you safe and help you to know what is really the best for you. God
knows what will make you the very happiest and be the very best for your life. The Bible says in
Psalm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." If you read your
Bible, God will show you his way so that you will be able to walk in the best path for your life.
Have you thought about what you can do for God this year, how you can help others, what
you can do that will make a difference in someone's life? Each of you, no matter how old you are,
what grade you are in school, where you live, what you look like, how much, money you have,
how big or small you may be, where you go to school or church, no matter who you are, can still
make a difference in someone's life. You can pray for others. We need to start looking for places
that we can help, find people that need help, there are always needs, always lonely people, or sick
people, children that need help, neighbors, family, friends, your teachers, or Sunday School teach-
ers, your mailman or lady, a coach, a dance teacher, a club leader, kids at school, your doctor or
dentist, or all the other people that you and your family meet in your life. You can share the Jesus
with them, you can see if any of them have a need that you can help with, and you can pray for
them.
God has great things planned for YOU in 2008, don't miss it! Be sure to follow him, by talk-
ing to him everyday and hearing what he has to tell you in his word, the Bible. Don't ever be
afraid of what might happen or worry about how you will do something, learn to trust in God and
not to worry. God promises that he will NEVER leave us, learn to follow in his footsteps and give
your worry and fears over to God.
Have you read the poem Footprints in the Sand?. You have probably seen it on pictures,
posters, key chains, cups, all kinds of things, there might even be something in your house with
it on it! It is a really famous poem and it is about footprints on the beach and how God carries us,
be sure to read it, it is pretty cool!
Footprints in the Sand
By Mary Stevenson
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with 1
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods
of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there
for me?"
The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen only one set of foot-
prints in the sand,
is when I carried you."
I knew you would like that! I mean God promis-
es that he will never leave you, and he really doesn't,
when we think that he has and that we are walking alone,
he is actually carrying you! You see Jesus is always with
you, he is always on time and he will never forget us, or
forsake us. Hebrews 13:5b says "I will never leave thee,
nor forsake thee." No matter where we are God will nev-
er leave us and he always wants the best for us.
There may be a time we don't get to do something
we really want to do, the reason might be because God
who sees our future, knows that if we are in a certain spot
at a certain time we might get hurt, or killed. God always
looks out for us. Here is a great verse from the Bible "In
all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy
paths." Proverbs 3:6. Remember that when we talk to
God and ask him to show us the right way he will direct
our path, he will help us to know how to live, how to be
happy, to be what God knows that we can be.
What really matters the most is for each of you to
know Jesus and to love others. What will you do for him
in 2008? Will you remember to live for Jesus in the new
year? I hope that your life in 2008 is really blessed by
God!
Hey Kids! Have fun trying to find
all of these words in this puzzle!
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0596.
SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders Advent Christian Village Dowling Park -
trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in
Dowling Park area of Suwannee County to under-
stand Medicare and other health insurance programs
make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Pre-
scription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription
drug programs and eligibility requirements; free;
Info: appointment 386-658-3333 or 386-658-5329;
Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-
262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders Branford third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bran-
ford Public Library, 703 NW Suwannee Ave., Bran-
ford; trained volunteers help elders and their care-
givers Branford area of Suwannee County to under-
stand Medicare and other health insurance programs
make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Pre-
scription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription
drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; no
appointment necessary. Info: Florida Department of
Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Fri-
day, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders Jasper Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Hamilton
Pharmacy Assistance Program, Sandlin Building, 204
NE 1st Street, Jasper; trained volunteers help elders
and their caregivers in'Suwannee County to under-
stand Medicare and other health insurance programs
make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Pre-
scription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription
drug programs and eligibility requirements; free;
Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free
800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders Live Oak second Monday, 1-3 p.m. or second
Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional
Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; trained volunteers
help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County
to understand Medicare and other health insurance
programs make informed decisions on insurance,
Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted
prescription drug programs and eligibility require-
ments; free; Info: FloridaDepartment of Elder Affairs
toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.-
4:30 p.m.
SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
ders White Springs first and third Thursday; 9:30-
11:30 a.m.; Library, 12797 Roberts Street, White
Springs; free; trained volunteers help elders and their
caregivers in Suwannee County to understand
Medicare and other health insurance programs make
informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescrip-
tion Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug
programs and eligibility requirements; Info: Florida
Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243,
Alapaha River Band of Cherokee, Inc. Food
Source Pantry Friday, noon-4 p.m. and Saturday,
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for those who are in need of
food at: The Tribal Office, 2743 NW 61st Ave., Jen-
nings. If anyone needs food at any other time Mon-
day through Friday, it will be by appointment only.
If food is needed in an emergency, please call:
Chief Georgie "Eye of Eagle" Burke 386-938-4843,
:or Vice Chief Joan Thomas "Walk With Spirit" Nel-
son 386-938-3609.
Al-Anon Family Group-Live Oak Mondays,
7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, across
from Suwannee County Coliseum. Info: Pat, 386-
330-2741 or Carol, 386-362-1283.
Al-Anon/Mayo Al-Anon Group now meets with
Banford Al-Anon Group Tuesdays and Fridays,
7:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church on the
corner of Express and Henry Streets, Branford. Info:
Barbara, 386-294-3348; Linda, 386-935-5362.
SAlcoholics Anonymous Branford Tuesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Branford United
Methodist Church, Express and Henry St., Branford.
Info: 386-963-5827.
Alcoholics Anonymous Jasper Tuesdays, 7
p.m., at Jasper Library, 311 N. Hatley St., Jasper.
Info: 386-963-5827.
Alcoholics Anonymous Live Oak Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m., Precinct Voting
Building, Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info: 386-
688-6037.
Alcoholics Anonymous,- Mayo Group Sundays,
,Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m.;
': Manna House, Pine Street, Mayo. Info: 386-674-
6424.
j Alcoholics Anonymous Trinity Group Mon-
days, 7-8 p.m.; Jasper Library; Info: 386-963-5827.
SAlcoholics Anonymous White Springs -
Courage to Change Mondays, 8 p.m., Methodist
Church, White Springs. Info: 386-397-1410..
American Legion Post 107 BINGO every
Tuesday, games at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; smoking per-
mitted; public invited; must be 18 or older; Turkey
shoot; Saturdays, 12: 30 p.m.; Directions: US 129
south to 142nd Street, go east 1 mile, on the right.
Info: 386-362-5987, noon-6 p.m.
Bluegrass Association Saturdays; 6 p.m.; blue-
grass jam at the Pickin' Shed; except during main
festival events; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park,
US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck dinners third Sat-
urday of each month; Info: 386-364-1683.
Bridge Club Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Golden Corral
Restaurant, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-3200.
Boy Scout Troop 693 Mondays, 7 p.m., Shrine
Club, Bass Road, until further notice. Info: 386-590-
6121.
Christian Home Educators of Suwannee
(C.H.E.S.) a homeschool support group that meets
weekly in Live Oak. Info: e-mail ches3inl@ya-
hoo.com.
Civil Air Patrol Suwannee Valley Composite
Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Associa-
tion second Monday; 7-9 p.m.; Suwannee River
Water Management District, US 90 and CR 49, Live
Oak; Info: Sam Bigbie, 386-362-5090; Don Neale,
386-362-4850; Sylvia Dunnam, 386-362-3256.
Suwannee County Animal Control Governing
Board at 5 p.m., second Tuesday at Suwannee Riv-
er Regional Library, 1848 S. Ohio Ave., Live Oak.
Public invited. Info: 386-364-1860.
Suwannee County Democratic Executive Com-
mittee dinner meeting, first Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. for
dinner, meeting at 7 p.m., Spirit of the Suwannee Mu-
sic Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; Info/RSVP: Mon-
ica, 386-330-2036.
Suwannee County Cattlemen's Association -
third Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Farmers Co-op meeting
room; Info: Herb Rogers, 386-362-4118.
Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce sec-
ond Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Suwannee County: Council for Progress of
Suwannee County second Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816
South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Suwannee County Conservation District third
Thursday, 7 p.m., at Suwannee River Water Manage-
ment District Office, US 90 and CR 49, Live Oak.
Open to the public. Info: District Office, 386-362-
2622, ext. 3.
Suwannee County Development Authority sec-
ond Tuesday; 5:30 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Suwannee County Tourist Development Council
- fourth Tuesday; 1 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Suwannee County Senior Citizens first Monday;
10:30 a.m., Exhibition II Building, Coliseum Com-
plex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours,
prices vary; Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386-
842-2241.
Suwannee Elementary School (SES) School Ad-
visory Council (SAC) meets at 6 p.m., third Tues-
day, in the media center at SES, 1748 South
Ohio/Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Live Oak. All
interested parties are welcome to attend..
Suwannee High School (SHS) Band Boosters -
second Thursday, 6:30 p.m., in the band room at
Suwannee High School, Live Oak.
Suwannee River Valley Archaeology Society -
third Tuesday; public library, Branford; Info: 386-
935-4901.
Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Pickin first Satur-
day, 7 p.m., Otter Springs Resort Lodge, 6470 SW
80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the public, in a nice,
air-conditioned building. Info: Cloud Haley, toll-free
800-990-5410.
Suwannee Valley Builders Association second
Thursday; 6 p.m.; Farm Bureau meeting room, 407
Dowling Ave., Live Oak; $5 per person for meal and
Squadron Thursdays, 6:30-9:3d p.m., at the EAA
hangar at the Suwannee County Airport, Live Oak.
Membership open to children ages 12-18 and all
adults. Info: Capt. Grant W. Meadows Jr. in Live
Oak, 386-208-0701 or Capt. Rick Peters in Lake
City, 386-623-1356 or www.gainesvillecap.org or
www.cap.gov.
Dowling Park Volunteers Saturdays; (1100
hours) 11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak.
Food free to anyone in need Alapaha River
Band of Cherokee, Inc., a non-profit organization,
will give away free food to anyone in need from
noon-4 p.m., Saturdays, at Tribal Office, 2735 NW
61st Ave., Jennings, Florida 32053. Info: Chief
George Burke, 386-938-4843, Joan Nelson, 386-
938-3609, or www.thealapahariverbandofchero-
keeinc.com.
Girl Scout Junior Troop 1077 every Friday;
3:30 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional Library, US
129 South, Live Oak. Info: Jenise Freeland, 386-364-
4932 or jenifree@alltel.net.
Greater Vision Support Group every Friday;
9:30 a.m.; Christ Central Ministries, 1550 S. Walker
Ave., Live Oak, FL 32064; Info: 386-208-1345.
Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness support
group meets at 6:30 p.m., second and third Thurs-
days at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave.
SW, Live Oak, Group discussion, educational mate-
rials and friendly support provided to enable all to
live to their fullest potential. All who live with a
chronic condition are invited to attend. Open to all
members of the community. Info: Laura, 386-288-
8988 or Sean, 386-209-1323.
Home Front Ministries Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at
Wellborn Church of God; open to all women; offers
spiritual and emotional support to women going
through separation, divorce or a troubled marriage;
also, offers individual prayer ministry to women, re-
gardless of marital status, for healing life's hurts.
Info: 386-963-4903.
Jasper Kiwanis Club of Hamilton County -
Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., J.R. Lee Complex, Jasper.
Call for an application, 386-792-3484, 386-755-4896
or 386-792-1110; leave name, address and phone or
contact number.
Kiwanis International of Live Oak meets at
noon, Wednesdays at Farm Bureau, 407 S. Dowling
Ave., Live Oak.
Lake City Guys & Gals singles group Lake City ;
Guys & Gals, a singles group, in conjunction with
Lake City/Columbia Department of Parks and Recre-
ation, meets Fridays from 7-10:30 p.m. at Teen Town
Recreation Center, three blocks past Post Office, next
to Memorial Stadium, Lake City. Info: Lorene
Hamilton, 386-984-6071.
Narcotics Anonymous-Branford Thursday, 7:30
p.m.; at United Methodist Church, corner Express
and Henry, Branford. Narcotics Anonymous is not
affiliated with United Methodist Church. Help Line:
352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/-ncoastna.
meeting.
Suwannee Valley Genealogical Society first
Thursday; 7 p.m., Wilbur St., Live Oak; Open Tues-
days and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Info:
386-330-0110.
Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shel-
ter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on
Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255,
Madison County; Info: toll-free 866-Adoptl2, 866-
236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs.
Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Pickin first Satur-
day, 7 p.m., Otter Springs Resort Lodge, 6470 SW
80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the public, in a nice,
air-conditioned building. Info: Cloud Haley, toll-free
800-990-5410.
Suwannee Valley Quilters first and third Thurs-
day; 10 a.m.; Info: Jane, 386-776-2909 after 4 p.m.
Suwannee Valley Kennel Club third Tuesday;
7:30 p.m.; Hospitality and Recreational Building, Co-
lumbia County Fairgrounds, Lake City.
Tobacco-Free Partnership of Suwannee County -
quarterly, Info: Mary Jordan Taylor, 386-362-2708,
ext. 232.
Tourist Development Council-Suwannee County
- fourth Tuesday; 1 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live
Oak; Info: 386-362-3071.
Vision SSeeds, Inc. second Tuesday, 6 p.m.
promptly, at location to be announced. Spiritual-So-
cial-Educational-Economic Development. Save our
children! Unity in Christ Jesus-Empowerment. All are
welcome. Info: Otha White Sr., president, 386-364-
1367.
Vivid Visions, Inc. first Monday; 5:30 p.m.; Dou-
glass Center Conference Room; a shelter and out-
reach agency for victims of domestic violence; Info:
386-364-5957.
Wellborn Community Association (WCA) sec-
ond Thursday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Community Center;
Info: Bonnie Scott, 386-963-4952, 386-208-1733-
leave a message. WCA fund-raiser to benefit build-
ing fund Blueberry Pancake Breakfast first Sat-
urday; center of Wellborn, Andrews Square; blueber-
ry pancakes, sausage and orange juice or. coffee.
Blueberry Festival-first Saturday in June each year.
Wellborn Neighborhood Watch last Thursday, 7
p.m., Blake Lowe Building, 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn;
Info: Bruce or Jane, 386-963-3196.
The White Springs Folk Club 2007-2008 season
features performances by well known artists at
Telford Hotel, River Street, White Springs. Dinner
and lodging are also available, call 386-397-2000 for
reservations. Concert room opens at 6:30 p.m. A re-
ception, drawing and intermission performance ses-
sion featuring local/regional performers will follow.
Cost: $12.50 per person at the door, performance and
reception. Info: Club, 386-397-2420 or mcken-
ziew @ alltel.net.
GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak first Friday
at noon; 1308 llth Street, Live Oak. ,
Narcotics Anonymous-Jasper Wednesdays and
Saturdays, 8 p.m.; at Jasper Public Library, 311 Hat-
ley St., NE. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated
with Jasper Public Library. Help Line, 352-376-
8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.
Narcotics Anonymous-Live Oak Tuesday, 7
p.m., Thursday, noon and Saturday, 7 p.m. at First
United Methodist Church, 311 South Ohio Avenue,
Live Oak. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated
with First United Methodist Church. Help'Line, 352-
376-800'8, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.
Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays and Thursdays,
6-7 p.m.; Closed sessions. Info: Lee Devore, 386-
294-3220.
Over Eaters Anonymous Mondays, 11:35 a.m.-
12:50 p.m., at Suwannee River Regional Library, 129
South, Live Oak. We care. Info: 386-364-4749.
Quarterback Club Meeting Mondays, 6:30
p.m.; at Old Nettie Baisden school next to the foot-
ball stadium.
Square Dance 7 p.m., Thursdays at John H. Hale
Community Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Du-
val St., Live Oak. Learn to square dance, it's fun,
meet new friends and get great exercise. First lesson
free. Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-2544 or
386-963-3225.
Suwannee River Riding Club Membership fee
$25 per year. Team roping first and third Friday
night. Speed events first and third Saturday night.
Info: 386-935-2622.
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. free
activities for seniors Monday-Friday, free full
lunch and bus pickup for seniors in Suwannee Coun-
ty. Other free activities at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, in-
cluding free BINGO with prizes and at 11:30 a.m.
free full lunch; Located at 1171 Nobles Ferry Road,
Live Oak. Info: Bruce Evans, 386-362-1164.
Suwannee Valley Barbershop Chorus Tues-
days, 7 p.m., Crapps Meeting Room, Suwannee Riv-
er Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; Info:
Fred Phillips, 386-362-1886.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 662;
Thursdays; meeting 9 a.m.; at Live Oak Community
Church of God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak; Af-
fordable weight loss support group. Info: Pat, 386-
935-3720 or Sherry, 386-776-2735.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 798;
Wednesdays; meeting 9 a.m.; at Live Oak Communi-
ty Church of God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak;
Affordable weight loss support group. Info: 386-362-
5933.
Vagabond Squares-square dancing 7 p.m.,
Thursdays, at John H. Hale Community Park &
Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St.; Live Oak.
Learn to square dance, it's fun, meet new friends
and get great exercise. First lesson free. Ralph
Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-2544 or 386-963-
3225.
Weight Watchers Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and 6
p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal, toll-free 800-651-6000.
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VINTAGE 3 story classic home with across the street from the Santa Fe River.
great commercial possibilities! Some Currently used as a weekend getaway, and just
renovations completed! New a/c units; two years "young". Great condition! Canoe to
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mobile home MLS 63041 Call Paula your new dream home or mobile home! Not
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SREDUCED! 20 ACRES with a 2/2 farmhouse. Located between
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ranch. Quaint older outbuildings could be salvaged for the lumberor
repaired for storage. $159,500. Call Patti Wolfe,, 208-3030.
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landscaped front yard, sprinkler system, and paved driveway. A couple
of miles from city'limits with paved road frontage. $134,900. CallIrvin
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GREAT LOCATION between Live Oak and Lake City. Nice lot with
over 5 acres for your new home. Lot has creek running through the
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master bath, two hot water heaters, dual acre buildable lot, in sought-after Canoe
shower heads in huge shower area. Country. Only a couple of minutes from a
Woodburning (only) fireplace. Separate public boat ramp into the Suwannee River.
computer area could be easily converted into Centrally located near the greatest cave and
large walk-in closet. Good clear well water, spring diving area in the country. Just up the
Electric at pole barn,.partial concrete pad: road from the newly upgraded Blue Springs
Stucco skirting around home. Utility room. State Park. Excellent investment opportunity
Offered at appraised value. Wrought iron for the savvy buyer. $23,900. MLS #61293
curtain rods' do NOT convey with sale.
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1.04 ACRES on the Suwannee Riverl. nis is as close as t comes. Near to town,
Private, scenic. Lightly wooded. Lots of yet the spaciousness and beauty of the
wildlife. $65,000 MLS# 63721. Ask For countryside. Wildlife abounds. Partially
Dorothy Neill. fenced. Power in place; well on property but
make a nice "pad" on which to build your
home or place your mobile. Pond at rear of
property is stocked with bass and blue gill.
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built or mobile home. Neighborhood clean Electricity at the street. 3,000' on CR 416.
and quiet. Just outside town two miles. Perfect for development, livestock or farming.
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(1) Off CR 249: Two corner lot
with a 3/2 CH/AC-DW;mobile
home, kitchen furnished, 12x24
screen porch, 1,660 sq. ft., carport.
$98,000.
(2) CR 51: Nice four acre tract on
CR 51 with trees fenced, good
area. Reduced to sell at $45,500.
(3) Jasper: 416 Vickers Court, 3 or
4 bedroom, 3 bath CH/AC brick
home on nice lot. Good area.
$196,000.
(4) Dowling Park: 5 acre wooded
on paved road. Good buy @
$49,900.
(5) 161st Road: 9.82 acres in grass
with some nice trees with a 3/4
bedroom, 3-1/2 bath; CH/AC home
with fireplace, kitchen furnished,
containing approximately 2350 sq.
ft. heated area, 10'x30' storage,
good area. $283,900.
(6) CR 51: 1 1/2 acres with a one
bedroom frame home, small
singlewide MH and old frame
home, much R&R. Priced to sell @
$31,500.
(7) Off CR136: 5 acre partially
wooded some grass. Will work for
land home packaage. $49,900.
(8) Jasper, FL: Nice 3 BR brick
home in excellent condition,
kitchen furnished will work for
S.H.LP. $89,900.
(9) Suwannee River: One acre
wooded tract on paved road with
107 ft. on water, elevation survey
buildable, good buy @ $72,000. `
(10) Suwannee River: Two
wooded lots with 200 ft on the
water, 2 ac. with 4" well septic and
mobile home. Good elevation Price
Reduced $129,000.
(11) Off CR 349: Four acres
wooded, good area on good county
road. Priced to sell @ $34,000.
(12) Off CR 349: 10 acres wooded
with CH&AC log home with
30'x40' pole barn, kitchen
furnished, washer & dryer, 10'x12'
storage. Good area. Reduced to
$175,000.
(13) Off CR 247: 10 Acres on
paved road, fenced on 3 sides.
Good location $99,900.
(14) Suwannee River: 1.6 acre
wooded tract with 100 ft. on the
I I I
water, together with a 3 bedroom,
2 1/2 bath CH&AC DWMH cont.
approx. 1700 sq. ft. with detached
storage. Priced to sell @ $145,000.
(15) Branford area: 15 acres in
good cropland, with county roads
and fence on three sides. Excellent
location near US 27 & US 129.
Reduced to $10,995 per acre.
(16) Off US 129 South: 13.2.acres
near city on paved road in grass,
fenced, nice pond. Priced to sell at
$8,995 per acre.
(17) Live Oak Area: New 3
bedroom, 2 bath CH/AC home,
kitchen furnished, parking pad,
sewer & water, will work for
S.H.I.P. 100% financing. Only
$112,500.
(18) Peacock Lake: Two lot one on
the lake the other lakeview.
$79,900 for both.
(19) Industrial Park: 1.13 acre
comer tract good exposure. Priced
to sell at $39,500.
(20) Hidden Oaks: 2-1/2 acres with
a 3/2 CH/AC home constructed in
2005 cont. approx. 1320 sq. ft.,
kitchen furnished. $155,000.
(21) 40 acres with 835 ft. on paved
road in 13 year old planted pines.
Priced to sell at $195,000.
(22) Off C.R. 255: 40 acres in 16
year slash pine on good road.
Priced to sell at $4,500 per acre.
(23) Dowling Park Area: 16.8
acres on paved road, wooded with
some grass. Priced to sell at
$135,000.
(24) Suwannee River: 4 contiguous
lots on. the water each with 100'
frontage, good county road. Have
100 year flood. Good buy @
$60,000 per lot.
(25) Near City: 2 ac. with 3/2
home cont. approx. 1280 sq. ft.
under roof, kitchen furnished,
carport. $83,250.
(26) Luraville Area: Fly-in
Community 15 acre wooded large
trees, good county road. Priced to
sell @ $5,995 per acre. .,
(27) Cherry Lake: One acre with a
nice 3 bedroom CH&AC cont.
1,350 sq. ft. and numerous
updates, kitchen furnished, 26x16
deck. Priced to sell @ $99,900.
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The Suwannee
Democrat,
The Jasper News,
Me Mayo Free Press
and The Branford
News is online,
so it's easier
than ever to
stay informed.
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Lost & Found
FOUND Brown & White Corgi, at
corner of 208th & 137th Dr. Please
call 386-487-1255
Lost & Found
LOST MINI SCHNAUZER: Male,
Very Friendly. Well Groomed,
Choclate in color. Please call
386-776-2492
Double and
single wide
mobile homes
for rent on
their own lots
in the
Live Oak area.
Ask for
Larry Olds
386-362-2720
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LOST SHIH TUZ Male White
w/Black Markings. Lost 12-16 at
Wal-Mart He has a white & blue
flea collar on.
PIs help us to find our puppy. Call
386-362-1354 or 590-6350
Special Notices
ATTENTION
You should be cautious of calls
from interested buyers of your
advertised merchandise. If the
caller is offering you MORE money
than what you are asking or
suggest sending you a check for
more than the amount and
requesting you to cash it and just
send them back the remaining
amount DON'T THIS IS A SCAMI
BE CAUTIOUS, IF IT SOUNDS
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT
USUALLY IS.
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
CHECKYOUR AD
*PROOFREAD YOUR AD. Any
error must be reported the first day
of publication. Should the error
inhibit response, credit will apply
only to the first run date. The
South Georgia Media Group is not
liable for any loss or expense that
results from publication or
omission.
Miscellaneous
FirstDay
REDDS SALVAGE Pay TOP
Dollars for junk cars. Any Kind of.
Scrap Metal Removed for FREE.
Mon Sat at 386-867-1396 after
5:00 386-755-9183
Child Care
NEED QUALITY CHILD
CARE?
Live Oak Learning Ctr Ages 3-8
Preschool, After-school (trans.
from school'to center provided)
VPK, daily meals, snacks &
learning activities hrs 7a-5:30p
cda/cpr/lst aid certified teachers
843 SW Marymac 386-362-4944
NEW CHRISTIAN DAYCARE.
Openings for ages 0-12 years. Call
Dena, 386-364-1564.
Vocational
Want to be a CNA?
Don't want to wait?
Express Training Services
is now-offering our quality
Exam Prep Classes in Lake
City. Class sizes limited.
Next class 1/7/2008.
Call 386-755-4401
LOST AN ANIMAL? WANT TO
ADOPT? Call Suwannee County
Animal Control at 386-208-0072.
M-F from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Pets for Free
FREE PUPPIES
Lab/Germansheppard Mix, 4-Male,
4-Female, Black in color, 3-4 Ibs
each. Good Christmas Gifts. Good
with cats. 386-776-2193
Wanted to Buy
NEED CASH ?
WANT WHOLE JUNK CARS OR
TRUCKS
PAY UP TO $150.00 CASH
386-758-6999 OR 386-288-9337
Boats/Supplies
FirstDay
WANTED AIR-BOAT
ANDTRAILER
ANY KIND
CALL: 386-362-6720
Houses for Rent
$RENT/OWN$
Jennings 3/2 $675 (2 Acres)
Dowling Park/Mayo 4/2 $750
(1Acre)
O'Brien 3/2 $750 (2 Acres)
24 Hr Info Line
866-877-8661 Ext 207
-FOR RENT-
2 or 3 BR
Singlewide
mobile home,
Central H/A.
First month's
rent plus deposit
to move in.
Water, sewer &
garbage included.
No pets.
386-330-2567
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HOUSE FOR RENT 2Bd/2Ba
Beautiful Natural Setting, really
nice. $750 mo; 1st, Last, $300
Sec, NO PETS.
386-362-3002
Commercial for Rent
LEASE 4000 sq ft Masonry
Building with two offices and
large shop area. 3 phase power,
Excellent location on 129 S,. Live
Oak. 386-842-2006
Office Space for Rent
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Great location near school, next to
The Dance Shop in Live Oak.
386-362-1906
OFFICE WITH 2,100 SQ FT.
Located in Live Oak for rent; For
further information call Poole
Realty at 386-209-1766
Homes for Sale
HOME. FOR SALE Owner
financing on new construction
Home 2100 sq ft on 119th Rd, on
1 acre. Home is ready for
immediate occupancy. 386-965-
4564
Mobile Homes for Sale
WHY RENT? I can sell you a new
quad plex modular home, rent one
side out and LIVE FREE!
CASH TALKS I love cash deals,
and will give you the very best
price oh New or Used MOBILE
HOMES. I -really; want your
business 386-719-0044 -
REDUCED FOR LIMITED TIME
2007 3Bd/2Ba doublewide $500.
down $396.58 per month.
INCLUDES setup, skirting, steps
and a/c 386-365-5129
OWN A NEW Manufactured Home
pr MODULAR home for as little as
$500. down 386-288-4560
TWELVE PERCENT RETURN ON
YOUR MONEY GOOD
MORTGAGES FOR SALE (NO
BROKERS PLEASE) 100%
BUYBACK GUARANTEE CALL
STEVE @ 386-365-8549
FIRST TIME BUYERS PROGRAM
$2,500 DOWN AND $650 PER
MONTH! NO CREDIT NEEDED
FOR APPROVALI 386-288-4560
NEW CUSTOM BUILT HOMES
900 to 4,000 sq ft. SINGLE OR 2
STORY $2,500 DOWN! 386-303-
1557
THREE BED/TWO BATH 10%
DOWN $595 MONTH OWNER
WILL CONSIDER FINANCING
386-288-4560
LAND HOME PACKAGE $0
DOWN If you want a new home
and have OK credit 5.875% FIXED
RATE w.a.c. 386-303-1557
FACTORY DIRECT PRICES
ON MOBILE AND MODULAR
HOMES CALL RICK 386-719-
0044
FOR RENT-
3BR, 2BA DWMH,
CENTRAL H/A.
FIRST MONTH'S
RENT PLUS
DEPOSIT TO
MOVE IN.
WATER, SEWER
& GARBAGE
INCLUDED.
NO PETS
386-330-2567
416508-F
Mobile Homes
and
Land for sale.
Financed
by owner.
Ask for
Larry Olds.
386-362-2720
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SS aELCRAPPS l6 N.W. MadIion S ort Suallte 10
Agency, IreEAP.O. Box MSi5
SLaketCily, FL 3255
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Fx: (386)75".196
B-mal, ward@danherappsecom
LAND AVAILABLE AT UNBELIEVEABLE LOW PRICES
Owner/Broker
5 ACRE parcels on paved road near Dowling Park $49,000 limited number
available
5 ACRE parcels west of Live Oak on paved road $79,500 MLS #55171
19.35 ACRES located west of Live Oak, ideal country homesite, only $5,950 per acre
- MLS #55199
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 open 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 1 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.
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Your new career is waiting for you now! Check our employment listings, here and online at www.nflaonline.com
Move in FASTI New Modular
3Bd/2Ba. Home, on land 20%
down and ONLY $836.51 mo.
386-288-4560
FOR SALE 2bd/ 2ba home on 1
full acre, paved frontage, fenced-in
yard, covered parking, little to no
money down. Call Lynn @ 386-
365-5129
SALE sale SALE New
doublewide 4Bd/2Ba $2,500 down
and ONLY $493.77 per mo!
Includes SET UP, Central a/c
STEPS, skirting, SALES TAX,
TAG, TITLE AND CLOSING
COSTI 386-365-5129.
OWNER FINANCE, I only finance
people.who can NOT GET BANK
FINANCING! Example: NEW 4
Bd/2Ba DOUBLEWIDE home
using your paid for land as equity
ZERO DOWN and $789 per mo.
386-365-8549.
Acreage
FirstDay
LAFAYETTE COUNTY
10 Ac, North of Mayo, $80,000
GILCHRIST COUNTY
20 acre, $135,000
SUWANNEE COUNTY
5 acres, $54,900
OWNER FINANCING
1-941-778-7980 EXT: 7565
www.landcallnow.com
OWNER FINANCE
3/2 DWMH with family room
addition, on 1 acre. 7852 137th PI.
Live Oak, FL Call 386-867-0048.
Help Wanted
FirstDay
BROKER WANTED
FOR ACTIVE REAL
'ESTATE OFFICE
386-294-2131
FirstDay
CEO
Tree Capital Credit Union, with
the impeding retirement of our
CEO, Tree Capital Credit Union, a
state charted, community based.
credit union, with $17 million in
assets, located in Perry Florida, is
offering an excellent bpportunity-to
a dedicated experienced
professional to provide leadership
and direction related to all aspects
of the credit unions operations, in
accordance with financial
regulations and the Board
objectives. A minimum of three
years credit union and/or other
financial services, as an executive
manage with a proven track
record, is required. An excellent
benefit package is given with a
negotiable salary based on
experience.
Please send resume
in confidence to:
Tree Capital Credit Union
(CEO Search)
PO Box 187
Perry, FL 32347
FirstDay
Driver Jacksonville Terminal
TOP PAY for Exp'd Drivers!
HOME EVERY WEEKEND
GUARANTEED!
65% preloaded/pretarped
CDL-A req'd 877-428-5627
www.ctdrivers.com
FirstDay
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
New to Lake City or Live Oak?
'Tried of looking for work on your
own? Positions are available.
INDUSTRIAL/ all Shifts, must be
able to lift up to 70lbs Drug
Screens & Background Checks.
CLERICAL! All Levels
Fax resume to 386-755-7911 or
Call 386-755-1991 for an appt.
WAL-STAF Personnel
MAINTENANCE MAN WANTED
with knowledge of plumbing,
electric and carpentry. Tools
required. Transportation a must.
Drug free workplace. Call (386)
330-2567
FirstDay
HELP WANTED
Fulltime Position
Secretarial Skills
Computer Experience
Benefits Offered
Send Resume to:
P.O. Box 998
Live Oak, Fl 32064
SENIOR STAFF
ASSISTANT
GRANT FUNDED
Supports the Banner Center
Director with secretarial tasks.
High school graduate or equivalent
with four years secretarial or
clerical experience. Special
consideration to applicants with
associate degree or certificate in
related area. Strong computer and
organizational skills. Must be able
to create and maintain Excel
spreadsheets. Proficient in Word.
Able to coordinate events and
handle multiple priorities.
Salary: $23,827 annually,
plus benefits
Application deadline:
January 11, 2008
College application required.
Position details and application
available on the web at:
www.lakecitycc.edu
Inquiries: Human Resources
Lake City Community College
149 SE College Place
Lake City, FL 32025
Phone: (386) 754-4314
Fax: (386) 754-4594
E-mail: boettcherg@lakecitycc.edu
LCCC is accredited by the
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
VP/ADA/EA/EO
College in Education &
Employment
FirstDay
SERVICE AIDE
Part time residential service aide
position. Required high school
diploma or GED. 2 years minimum
experience in education, child
care, medical, psychiatric, nursing
fields or working with people with
developmental disabilities. Apply in
person at Comprehensive
Community Services, 511 Goldkist
Boulevard, Live Oak.
JobsWanted
JOE'S CONCRETE
Professional concrete work at
affordable prices. Most jobs .76 sq.
ft. LICENSENED & INSURED.
Call Wayne, 386- 984-6177
Trucks for Sale
DODGE RAM 1500 2001
V8/5.9/4X4 ext. cab truck.
Excellent condition 85,000 miles
$10,000. Call 386-688-7433 or see
at Sharon's School of Dance in
Live Oak.
FORD F-250 2001 4X4 Super
'Cab, Turbo Diesel, 7.3 Liter,
82,200 mi, Lariat, Blue w/Tan
Leather seats, Loaded. $17,000
OBO 386-963-4129
You can Reach
Over 4 Million
Potential Buyers
for your product
through our Internet
and Newspaper
Network in Florida
and throughout
the Nation.
Call Nancy at
386-362-1734
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PRICE REDUCED
Was Asking $136,000
NOW $119,O00
Completely remodeled 3 bedroom,
2 bath 1,545 sq. ft. home on 2 1/4 city
lots. Fenced in yard with storage
building, double carport. Move in
ready with washer, dryer, freezer
and many more extras a must see.
410 Santa Fe St.
Live Oak, FL.
Call anytime 364-5045
412046-F
BUSINESSES LAKEWOOD
U IN APARTMENTS IN Rental assistance may be available!
Rental Astatance HUD Vouchers Welcome!
1 & 4 BR HC & N- LIVE OAK i, &3 BR HC NonHC
2,3, & 4 BR HC &Non- Accessible Aartments
C Accessible AAp ts Quiet country iving o Ic t
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* 3 Bright 11" x 14" All-weather Signs
* Over 275 Pre-Priced Labels
* Successful Tips for a "No Hassle" Sale
Pre-Sale Checklist
Sales Record Form
Announcements (800)441-4953
www.heartlandexpress.com.
Advertising Sales Manager National
Newspaper Placement Services (N2PS)
is seeking an experienced sales person
with management experience to lead the
sales team. N2PS, a subsidiary of the
Florida Press Association, sells and
services print and online advertising for
newspapers. Successful account
management, proven leadership skills
required and an undergraduate degree or
equivalent related experience required.
Email your cover letter, resume and
salary history to: hr@n2ps.com. EOE,
drug-free workplace.
Advertising Sales Representative -
National Newspaper Placement Services
(N2PS) is seeking an experienced sales
person to sell print and online
advertising. N2PS, a subsidiary of the
Florida Press Association, sells and
services print and online advertising for
newspapers. Demonstrated success with
previous media sales and an
undergraduate degree or equivalent
related experience required. Online sales
experience a plus. Email your cover
letter, resume and salary history to:
hr@n2ps.com. EOE, drug-free
workplace.
Part-time, home-based internet business.
Earn $500-$1000/month or more.
Flexible hours. Training provided. No
selling required. FREE details.
www.K738.com.
Drivers Regional $1,100 +/wk. J'ville
Terminal 100% Co. Pd Benefits Must
have Class A 100K miles. Pd Car Haul
Training! Call John @ Waggoners
(912)571-0242.
Drivers-Flatbed Recent Average
$927.00/wk Late Model Equipment,
Strong Freight Network, 401K, Blue
Cross Insurance (800)771-6318
www:primeinc.com.
CDL-A DRIVERS: Expanding Fleet
offering Regional/OTR runs.
Outstanding Pay Package. Excellent
Benefits. Generous Hometime. Lease
Purchase on '07 Peterbilts. NATIONAL
CARRIERS (888)707-7729
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Driver: DON'T JUST START YOUR
CAREER, START IT RIGHT! Company
Sponsored CDL training in 3 weeks.
Must be 21. Have CDL? Tuition
reimbursement! CRST. (866)917-2778.
Homes For Rent
3BR/2BA Foreclosure! $32,100! Only
$255/Mo! 5% down 20 years @ 8% apr.
Buy, 6/BR $199/Mo! For listings
GET COVERED....Run your ad
STATEWIDE! You can run your
classified ad in over 100 Florida
newspapers for $475. Call this
newspaper or (866)742-1373 for more
details or visit: www.florida-
classifieds.com.
Apartment for Rent
$199/Mo! 6BR/3BA HUD Home! (5%
down 20 years @ 8% apr) More Homes
Available from $199/Mo! For listings
call (800)366-9783 Ext 5669.
Building Supplies
METAL ROOFING. SAVE $$$ buy
direct from manufacturer. 20. colors in
stock with all accessories. Quick turn
around. Delivery Available.. (352)498-
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www.GulfCoastSupply.com.
Business Opportunities
ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Have
Fun and Get Paid! 30 Machines, Free
Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968
B02000033. CALL US: We will not be
undersold!
THE SECRET $ $
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(888)874-9344.
$ Go to
or call now
Cars for Sale
Police Impounds for Sale! 94 Honda
Civic $400! 93 Toyota Corrola $995!
For listings call (800)366-9813 Ext
9271.
Employment Services
Notice: Post Office Positions Now
Available. Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K
annually including Federal Benefits and
OT. Get your exam guide materials now.
(866)713-4492 USWA. Fee Req.
Get Crane Trained! Crane/Heavy Equip
Training. National Certification.
Placement Assistance. Financial
Assistance. Georgia School of
Construction. www.Heavy5.com Use
code "FLCNH" or call (866)218-2763.
Help Wanted
ATTN: DRIVERS Paid Orientation and
Bonus 36-43 cpm ($1000+ wkly)
Excellent Benefits Class A and 3 mos
OTR required (800)635-8669.
Our top driver made $71,087 in 2007!
How much did YOU earn? $.45 per
mile? Make more in 2008! Home most
weekends! HEARTLAND EXPRESS
(800)366-9783 Ext 5798.
Miscellaneous
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from
home. Medical, business, paralegal,
computers, criminal justice. Job
placement assistance. Financial aid and
computer provided if qualified. Call
(866)858-2121,
www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com.
AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for
high paying Aviation Maintenance
Career. FAA approved program.
Financial aid if qualified Job placement
assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of
Maintenance (888)349-5387.
Real Estate
VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS 5 acres
riverfront on Big Reed Island Creek near
New River State Park, fishing, view,
private, good access $89,500. (866)789-
8535.
COASTAL GA 1/2 acre+ $89,900
Incredible community, water & marsh
views, Year- round temperate weather.
Near Golden Isles. Enjoy boating,
fishing, walking, family/retirement
living. Great financing available. CALL
(888)513-9958.
5000sqft custom built home on 10 acres.
Includes stocked pond, dock, pond house,
located 10 minutes south of Tifton, GA.
Great location! Call Norris Bishop Realty
@ (229)890-1186.
Steel Buildings
All Steel Buildings. National
Manufacturer. 40x60 to 100x250 Factory
direct to contractor or customer.
(800)658-2885 www.rigidbuilding.com.
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RV Supplies Skirting Vinyl Siding Carports Utility Trailers & Buildings
You need it, we got it... and can install it!
386-362-4061, or www.BobbyCorbetts.com
Fax # 386-364-5747
Billy Wilson, Service Manager
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Screen Enclosure..
CDL TRAINING
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CLASSES
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Classes every
3 weeks
866-522-2669
386-754-4405
Open House Oct. 27th
s available 10:00 2:00
Rick Lewis i l Madison nwy.
Contractor Sales P.O. Box 37
Represenative Valdosta, GA 31603
North Florida
Area
BUILDERS SUPPLY
SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY PRODUCTS, SALES AND SERVICE
Also specializing in Installed Sales: Fireplace inserts Gas Logs Marble Surrounds
SMantels Shower Doors Mirrors Garage Doors Ventilated Shelving
SCustom Shelving Door & Window Installation and Replacement Interior Trim
Mobile: (850) 672-0397
Fax: (850) 584-3934
SBS Office: (229) 242-4750
SBS Fax: (229) 242-6113
Drigers & So Custom Meat(
Jasper, Florida
IOows
r-'*, Custom* '
Slaughter, Cutting Owned& Operated by
Wrapping Jimmy Drigers
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Live Oak, FL
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Clark Driggers, Owner
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ELIMB-INATORS, INC.
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Licensed & Insured
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Keith & Glenda Hudson
9351 220th Street
O'Brien, FL 32071
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