Suwannee Democrat ( February 1, 2008 )

Amendment 1

fails here,

passes in

statewide vote
SEE STORY BELOW


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3rd YEAR, NO. 31


Failure to make the grade could

mean big losses for the district


By Vanessa Fultz
vanessa.fultz@gaflnews.com
Students in Suwannee County
Schools are gearing up for the
Florida Comprehensive Assess-
ment Test (FCAT) and there's
plenty at stake this year.


Cheryl Mae Brinson, director of
assessment and curriculum spe-
cialist for the district, said the state
is imposing increased penalties
this year, including withholding 8
percent of the district's general
fund, due to Suwannee Intermedi-
ate School's failure to make Ade-


quate Yearly Progress (AYP) three
years in a row,
Brinson said if any Title 1
school in the district (such as SIS)
fails to make AYP two years in a
row, it is designated a School In
Need Of Improvement (SINI) and
becomes subject to corrective ac-
tion by the state. The first year a
school is given the SINI designa-
tion, the district loses 20 percent
SEE FCAT'S, PAGE 13A


Writing tests:
Feb. 12-15


FCAT's on the way


Vanessa Menhennett, a 10th grade teacher at SHS, preps her students for the FCAT. Photo: Vanessa Fultz


SEE BRANFORD, PAGE 7A


Amendment 1 fails here,


passes in statewide vote

Suwannee County picks Huckabee, Edwards


By Jeff Waters
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com
See a future edition of the De-
mocrat for a report on the fiscal
impact of Amendment 1 on lo-
cal government.
Amendment 1, the property


tax measure on Tuesday's bal-
lot, failed to pass in Suwannee
County. Voters turned it down
52.7 percent to 47.2 percent.
However, the measure passed
statewide with 64.1 percent of
the voters, saying yes and 35.9
percent saying no. The propos-


al, a state constitutional amend-
ment, needed 60 percent ap-
proval to pass.
In the presidential primary,
Mike Huckabee took the Re-
publican vote in Suwannee
SEE AMENDMENT 1, PAGE 13A


Craun


Submitted
Christopher L. Craun, an attorney
based in Lake City, has announced his
candidacy for the position of Circuit
Court Judge, Group Four currently held
by the retiring circuit judge, the Honor-
able John W. Peach.
Craun will bring compassion and
fairness to the bench. He firmly be-


lives court cases are more than files
and words on paper, and that they are
about real people's lives. Legal issues
are important to each person who is re-
quired to resolve issues in court, and
most judicial decisions will affect indi-
viduals in the community for many


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a Live Oak man

Suwannee High grad .
Jay Flanagan is working
on the latest restoration
of "Old Ironsides"
By Vanessa Fultz
vanessa.fultz@gafinews.con -,
At the tender age of 210, "Old lion-
sides" is in pretty good shape, but
she's about to get even better. The
USS Constitution has endured
war, avoided the scrap yard and
undergone numerous restora-
tions. Now she's getting a ma-
jor overhaul, and a former resi-
dent is helping with the project.
. Jay Flanagan, a 2002 Suwannee
High grad, is part of the crew restor- Jay Flanagan
ing the ship, now sitting in Boston Har- -
bor. A civilian contractor for the United
States Navy, Flanagan, 23, is among a
crew of about 20 on the job.
"I am very proud to be directly in-
volved in the preservation of such an COOXIIE
important artifact from our nation's For Kids
past," said Flanagan, who describes I 12 & Under
himself as a military and history buff.
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1 years

for role

in armed

robbery
By Jeff Waters
jeht waters@gatlnews.com
A Lake
City man was
sentenced to
15 years in
prison Jan. 29
for his role in
a 2001 Jones
Suwannee
County armed robbery.
Jonathan Lamar Jones, 36,
1910 NW Combs Terrace,
Lake City, was arrested in Jan-
uary 2001 and charged with
two counts of armed robbery
and two counts of grand theft.
SEE 15 YEARS, PAGE 7A


Branford man

charged with

child abuse.
S....Jeff aters
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com
A Branford
man was ar-
rested Jan. 29,
for an inten-
tional act of
child abuse
on a female Sweat
juvenile.
Samuel Frank Sweat, 67, of
6505 260th Place, Branford,
was arrested on a warrant
charge from 2006.
According to Suwannee
County Sheriff's Office re-


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Saturday
Feb. 2
Suwannee County 4-H to
hold indoor yard sale
Suwannee County 4-H will hold an indoor yard
sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 inside
the Exhibition Hall at Suwannee County Fair
Grounds, 1302 Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Indoor
tables are $10 and outdoor space is only $5
(please provide your own table for outdoor
area). The Exhibition Hall will be open from 3-
4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1 for set-up. Info/space
rental: Suwannee County Extension Office, 386-
362-2771.

Saturday
Feb. 2
Turkey shoot
American Legion Harry C. Gray Memorial
Post 107 will hold a turkey shoot at 12:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 2, 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. American Legion: 386-362-5987. Info:
386-658-2447.

Monday
Feb. 4
Fibromyalgia support
group to meet
Fibromyalgia support group will meet at 6
p.m., Monday, Feb. 4 at Suwannee River Region-
al Library, 1848 Ohio Ave. South, Live Oak.
Speaker: Dr. Rizwan Mansoor, doctor of rheuma-
tology. Everyone is welcome. Info: Kathy Pharr
386-842-5206.

Monday
Feb. 4
World Cancer Day
Branford Health & Wellness invites everyone
to join in the global initiative to protect children
from secondhand smoke, by leading an initiative
in our counties to promote smoke-free environ-
ments for children. It's a staggering statistic: 700
million children-almost half of the world's youth-
breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke. Health
threats such as bronchitis, ear infections, asthma,
coughing and wheezing, pneumonia and others ."
underscore the need for parents to protect the
children from secondhand smoke. Parents consid-
er this message: Avoid smoking at home or in a
car; Caution children to stay away from second-


hand smoke and places that allow smoking; Teach
children there is no safe level of secondhand
smoke; Do not smoke while pregnant or near
someone who is pregnant; Use a smoke-free day-
care center; If you are a smoker, ask your doctor
what you can do to stop; Become a role model for
you child-do not smoke.

Monday-Tuesday
Feb. 4-5
Suwannee Hamilton Technical
Center will conduct GED Tests
Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center will con-
duct GED Tests at 4 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, Feb.
4-5 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. 30. Florida driver's license and
Social Security Card required. Info: Lynn Lee,
386-364-2782.

Tuesday A
Feb. 5
Guardian Ad Litem
needs volunteers Editor'
to help children nee Dem
Guardian Ad Litem will hold volun- tire arres
teer training at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., If your i
Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 213 Howard Street and you
East, Live Oak, beside the Suwannee guilty o01
Democrat. Learn how to be the voice dropped,
for a child who has been abandoned, make not,
neglected or abused. No previous ex- paper wh
perience required. You can make an presented
enormous difference in the life of a authorities
child. Info: Tammie C. Williams, 386- The f(
364-7720, Ext. 105. tions are
SCSO-
Tuesday Sheriff's
Feb. 5 LOPD
Suwannee Parks & Departme
Recreation to hold public FDLE-
of Law E
meeting on skate parks FHP-F
A public meeting will be held at 6 trol
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at John H. Hale FWC-I
Community Park Center, 215 NE Du- Commiss
val Street, Live Oak. The purpose of DOT-D
this meeting is to discuss the proposed Transporl
skate park projects at both Hale Park OALE-
and the First Federal Sportsplex. Any tural Law
business, parents, youth r anyone p & P
else interested in participating in this role
discussion is invited to attend this USMS.
meeting. Info: 386-362-3004. vice


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Available now!
Suwannee County Cattlemen
Association's Heifer
drawing tickets available
Suwannee County Cattlemen Association 2008
Raffle Heifer tickets are now available. Tickets:
$1 each. "Hope," a commercial Angus heifer, has
been donated by J & J Hardwood Flooring, Joey
and Lesa Adams, Live Oak and will be 14 months
old at the drawing. First prize: quality beef heifer
or $400 cash. Many other prizes to be given
away! Drawing to be held at the Open Youth
Heifer Show at the Suwannee County Fair April
2008, Live Oak. You do not need to present to
win. All proceeds help to fund the Open Youth
Heifer Show. To purchase tickets by mail: Suwan-
nee County Cattlemen Association, Attention: Di-
anne Cashmore, 11043 109th Lane, Live Oak, FL
32060 or call 386-362-2130.


arrest Record

's note: The Suwan- Jan. 29, Jonathan Lamar
ocrat prints the en- Jones, 36, Lake City, sen-
t record each week. tenced to 15 years Depart-
name appears here ment of Corrections, SCSO
are later found not J. Law.
r the charges are Jan. 29, Michael Andrew
we will be happy to Partin, 21, Lake City, viola-
e of this in the news- tion of probation on original
hen judicial proof is charge of attempted forgery
d to us by you or the lesser included offense, utter
es. forgery lesser included of-
ollowing abbrevia- fense, SCSO J. Law.
used below: Jan. 29, James Doyle
Suwannee County Rooks Jr., 38, Lake City, bur-
Office glary of a dwelling, uttering
-Live Oak Police a forgery two counts,
ent forgery, SCSO S. Law.
Florida Department Jan. 29, Samuel Franklin
enforcement Sweat, 67, Branford, child
lorida Highway Pa- abuse intentional act, SCSO
C. Jones.
Florida Wildlife Jan. 29, Howard Bernard
ion Williams, 45, 415 Louis
departmentt of Blvd., sentenced to 60 days
station in county jail, SCSO J. Law.
-Office of Agricul- Jan. 30, Gina Bimonte, 23,
'Enforcement 15426 97th Dri.e, forgery,
-Probation and Pa-. uttering a forgery, grand theft
il, SCSOA.Robinson.
-US Marshals Ser- Jan. 30, Alan S. Clayton,
22, 8828 141st Place, aggra-
epartment of Alco- vated assault with. firearm
cco and Firearms domestic violence, SCSO B.
departmentt of Cor- Mincks.
Jan. 30, David Woodrow
9, Hilda Druanne Peterson, 31, 910 Suwannee
4, Mayo, sentenced Ave., forgery, uttering forged
ays in county jail, instrument, LOPD A.
Law. Moreno.


9, Kenneth Aubrey
9, Lake City, return
SCSO S. Law.


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Top 10 will be featured in
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to be published
Wed., March 5th.
(All photos submitted will be
published in the North Florida Focus.
special section.)


5 runners up will receive a special gift
The winning couple will receive a two night cabin
stay at the Spirit of Suwannee plus horseback
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Union, school board negotiations continue


By Vanessa Fultz
vanessa.fultz@gaflnews.com

Bargaining teams for the
Suwannee County School District
and the United Teachers of
Suwannee County continued
negotiations Monday on contract
changes for the 2007-08 school
year.
Much of the discussion was
centered on possible contract
changes in insurance benefits for


retired employees. During
December negotiations Jerry
Copeland, the district's chief
negotiator, proposed changing
contract language that would
require retired teachers to pay the
full premium for their insurance
coverage. Currently, the district'
shares the cost for those who retire
after 30 years and are at least 52
years of age.
Union representatives said they
understood from their notes of the


December meeting that Copeland
had withdrawn his proposal, but
Copeland said Monday this was a
misunderstanding. Union
negotiators said they would not
agree to this proposal.
"That's a fairly big benefit to our
employees," George Bowen, the
union's chief negotiator, said
Wednesday.
Bowen said Copeland, who was
out of the office and not
immediately available for


comment, cited costs to the district
as the reason for his proposal.
According to Bowen, Copeland
said the cost to the district is
$180,000 for those currently taking
advantage of the benefit.
The teams have numerous
proposals to contract changes they
will discuss before the end of
negotiations. The next meeting is
set for Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the
district office.
Both parties agreed on a salary


package in December for a 3
percent raise retroactive to July 1
for instructional and non-
instructional personnel, a 5 percent
increase in supplement pay and a 5
percent increase for teachers with
advanced degrees. Employees
received a step increase earlier this
year.
Rhoshonda Herring, of the union
bargaining team, said the team
hopes to wrap up negotiations in
March.


First Federal adopts "No Hat, No

Hoods, No Sunglasses" program


By Jeff Waters
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com

First Federal Bank of
Florida is implementing a
"No Hats, No Hoods, No
Sunglasses" program along
with other Florida banks.
"We are excited about the
policy because it is going to
help better serve our
customers," Nina Heringer of
First Federal Bank's local
public relations and
marketing department, said.
"It will help protect out
employees and our
customers."
First Federal will have


signs posted in all its
branches asking customers to
remove their hats, hoods and
sunglasses before entering.
People who refuse will be
monitored closely by bank
personnel.
Law enforcement officials
say the "No Hats" program is
an effective deterrent to the
so-called "note job"
criminals. These are typically
unarmed individuals who
want to enter and leave the
institutions without being
noticed.
First Federal is one of the
first banks in the area to
implement the program.


By Jeff Waters
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com

Three adults and one
juvenile were arrested Jan.
22 on seven counts of
criminal mischief. According
to reports, Suwannee County
-Sheriff's Deputy officer
Chuck Thomipkins responded
to calls beginning at around
8:15 a.m. concerning a
damaged mailbox.
According to Thompkins,


Robert Paul Jones 11, 18,
22090 US 129 S, O'Brien,
James Charles Howze, 18,
20678 97th Dr., O'Brien,
Travis Joe Lockwood, 19,
21889 47th Dr., Lake City,
and a 17-year-old minor
were arrested at around
11:48 a.m. for driving
tlthrou;gh neighborhoods in
Branford smashing
mailboxes. According to
Thompkins, the minor was
driving the car.


Boggus recognized as top

academic scholar in district

Submitted
Cullen Boggus has been named as
the Bright Futures Academic Top
Scholar for the Suwannee County I .,
School District, Superintendent
Walter Boatright, Jr. announced.
Every year the state of Florida
recognizes the Bright Futures
Academic Top Scholar from each
district. As the Suwannee County so
School District's recipient of this
award, Boggus is eligible to receive
academic funding at the eligible
Florida postsecondary institution of
his choice.
Recipients of this award are
ranked based on a product of their
Bright Futures GPA and their best I
composite SAT/ACT scores, as
reported for their Florida Academic
Scholars (FAS) award eligibility. In
addition to the FAS award, the.
Bright Futures Academic Top
Scholar Award provides a substantial
annual scholarship amount.
Cullen is the eldest son of Jon and
Tamara Boggus. Cullen attended
Suwannee County public schools
from kindergarten through 12th
grade. He graduated as Suwannee
High School's 2007 Valedictorian. In
addition to Cullen's academic
performance, he was also a gifted
athlete. During his middle and high
school years, Cullen was a valuable
member of the Suwannee Middle
School and Suwannee High Schoolj
soccer teams. Presently, Cullen is a
student at the University of Florida.' Boggus at SHS graduation ceremonies last spring. Photo: Submitted


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suwannee living


WEDDINGS


Green & Bryant


Crystal M. Green and Timothy T. "Tim" Bryant
Thomas Green and Libby Green of Live Oak would like to
announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Crystal M. Green, to Timothy T. Bryant, son of
Kenney and Evelyn Bryant of Live Oak.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Suwannee High School
and is currently employed at Red Lobster in Gainesville. Her
maternal grandparents are Helen and Arthur Silva of
California and her paternal grandparents are Arlene and
Wayne Green of New Haven, Ind.
The future groom is currently employed at Bulldog End
Zone in Live Oak. His maternal grandparents are Lilly G.
and Butler Hall of Live Oak and his paternal grandparents
are Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bryant of Vero Beach.
The ceremony will take place March 1, 2008 at Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. A
reception will follow.

National black HIV/AIDS
awareness day


National black
HIV/AIDS awareness day
is Feb. 7. The Suwannee
County Health Depart-
ment will offer free HIV
testing Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-11
a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
The Branford Clinic will
offer free HIV testing


Feb. 8, 8 a.m.-ll a.m.
and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
No appointment is nec-
essary.
For more information
call Cindy Morgan, RN,
at the Suwannee County
Health Department at
386-362-2708 EXT., 236


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Pinkard's Positive Perspective


By April Pinkard

They are a dying breed. Those
people you meet by chance or perhaps
not, perhaps you grew up with that
favorite aunt. You think of them as
angels on earth. Those people who go
that extra mile, and bring little
blessings that touch our hearts'.
Henry Hernandez is one of those
people. For starters, Henry sings all
the time. A respiratory therapist for 25
years, he treats every patient like they
are his only patient. Henry wasn't
always a respiratory therapist. He was
working construction in Miami and
jobs were not always available. Henry
wanted something more. "So, one day
I looked into career opportunities and
chose respiratory therapy, I went to
school for two years and here I am,"


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he said.
I asked Henry what makes him sing
so happily all the time. He says it
seems to make the patients feel better,
and puts them at ease. So with a smile
on his face and a song on his lips,
Henry goes about his daily duties in
the hospital, and makes a potentially
life threatening and scary situation a
little easier.
Patients come into Shands at Live
Oak in many forms, but you can bet if
you are having trouble breathing,
Henry, or one of the other respiratory
staff will be there. Henry's job
changes and evolves all the time.
When he started out 25 years ago, he
dealt with breathing and things of that
nature. Now, he and his staff deal with
anything from respiratory to cardiac
situations.


I asked Henry what the hardest part
of his job is. He thought for a minute,
tears forming in his eyes, and said
"Watching people die." When asked if
he ever felt helpless, his response was
one of faith. "No, God is in control,
and everything happens for a reason.
We go through cycles and death is a
part of that cycle."
Henry says his favorite memories
are of people who recover when they
think they are too sick to go on. "It's
been a great career with no regrets, I
learn from people and their histories,
it's fascinating. One time.I met a
cameraman who worked for Elvis,
another time a ballerina who danced
for the Russian opera." So, the next
time you are sick and have to go to the
hospital, don't worry so much. Ask for
Henry, I hear he takes requests!


VALENTINE
TEA...Celebrate romance
at the Live Oak Artists'
Guild and Cultural Center'
at noon, Saturday, Feb. 9.
The center is located at 213
Second St. NV{, Live Oak.
Scrumptious delicacies,
hearty soups and all the
international teas you can
sample for just $12!
Present your beloved on
Valentine's Day with
unique and romantic gifts


KIWANIS
Kathy McCallister, left, and Maureen Lloyd, spoke to the lo-
cal Kiwanis Club recently about the numerous services pro-
vided by the March of Dimes
and the many premature, ba-
S'irst Advent bies the 'organization' is able"
First Advent to help every year.
stian Church or Photo: Myrtle Parnell


available for sale at this
event.
Portrait artist Carrie
Williamson will
demonstrate and take
orders for portraits. Bring a
photo of yourself or your
true love.
Limited seating, so call
for your tickets early!
Call Linda Ruwe at 386-
362-0985 or Debbie Rice at
386-362-2066 for tickets
and information.


AARP Tax Aide local sites
AARP Tax Aide local sites are: Lake City: Monday and
Thursday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Southside Recreation
Center, St. Margaret Street; Live Oak: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2
p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, across from
Winn-Dixie, Pinewood Street and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon,
Suwannee River Regional Library, 1848 US 129 South;
Branford: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Suwannee River
Regional Library, 703 NW Suwannee Street. Bring photo
identification and Social Security Numbers of-depen-
dents; last year's return, if any; W-2's or SSA-1099, if
you receive Social Security and any other income forms
received, interest and dividend informationfroombankor
T'brokers. Local.Cooxdinators ELake City.-Muriel.Caldq
well, 386-754-4655; Branford and Live Oak Linda-
Young, 386-364-8396.


Live Oak invites you
to a service of
worship and
t. ministry in music
with The Hyssongs
on Sunday, February
3rd at 10:30 am. The
Hyssongs, from
Rockport, Maine,
are a well-known
Southern Gospel
Music family trio
who sing and travel extensively throughout the United
States and Canada. The First Advent Christian Church
is located at 699 Pinewood Drive, on the corner of
Pinewood and Walker. For more information, please call
the church office at 362-1802
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Football fever: Don't catch the wrong kind


EXTENSION UPDATE


By Katherine Allen
County Extension Director
& Family and Consumer.
Sciences Agent


Although many of us will
have the joy of experiencing
our team playing in the super
bowl, don't let improper
food holding give you a bout
of foodborne illness.
Many of the symptoms of
a foodborne illness are
similar to the flu. In many
cases people do not seek
medical attention for the
mild effects of a headache,
cramps, nausea, achiness, fever, vomiting,
or diarrhea. Eating improperly and not
getting enough sleep, may put you at greater
risk of experiencing your very own
"football fever."
Since food is an important part of any get
together, you want to make sure that you
don't serve misery along with the chips!
Start at the grocery store by selecting
canned goods without dents or bulging lids.
Check to ensure the expiration date has not
passed. You should purchase items that
need refrigeration last. When checking out,
ask that your raw meats and poultry be
placed in separate plastic bags to reduce the
risk of cross-contamination or the transfer
of bacteria from one food or surface to
another. Be prepared to get a funny look!
Many of the foods on the buffet table are
susceptible to bacterial growth. To be sure
that you aren't inviting any unwanted
guests, consider:

Set your refrigerator to ensure the food
is kept at 40 F. Usually this means about
three degrees below the desired temperature
to compensate for the opening of the door.
Make sure the freezer is set at 0 F. or
below. Use a thermometer to ensure the
refrigerator is working properly.

If you aren't feeling well purchase
ready-made items to limit contamination.
Since many of the pathogens that can make
you sick are spread through person to
person'contfact or through hand to'mouth
transmission, insist everyone involved with
the preparation or serving wash their hands
before they begin and especially after using
the restroom. Proper hand washing means
water as hot as you can stand, soap and
paper towels.


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Another way to prevent
you from being sidelined
from the festivities is to
consider purchasing
pasteurized eggs if serving a
product containing raw eggs
(i.e. Home-made ice cream
or Caesar salad dressing).
Raw eggs contain
Salmonella bacteria.
Pasteurized eggs are heat-
processed to kill harmful
bacteria. They are available
locally and there are several
types consumers can buy:
o Pasteurized whole eggs
in the shell (found in
Styrofoam cartons in the
refrigerator section).


o Liquid, pasteurized egg products (found
in cardboard cartons in the refrigerator
section).
o Frozen, pasteurized egg products (found
in the frozen food section).
o Powdered egg whites (found in the
baking section).
If you are using a juice for some festive
punch, look for the word pasteurized on the
label. Pasteurization is a heat treatment to
kill harmful bacteria. Unpasteurized juices
must carry this warning: WARNING: This
product has not been pasteurized and
therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that
can cause serious illness in children, the
elderly, and persons with weakened immune
systems. If you are not sure whether a
juice has been processed either don't use the
, product or boil it to kill any harmful
bacteria.
Don't get lazy at halftime watching the
great commercials and forget about the food
sitting out on the counter. If you are
serving food buffet-style, use warming
trays, chafing dishes or crock-pots to keep
hot foods hot. Keep cold foods cold by
putting serving trays on crushed ice. Do-not
let food remain at room temperature for
more than two hours. Once you hit the two-
hour time clock, you need to throw food out
that has been at room temperature.
Also, do not add new food to serving
dishes that are already in use. Instead, use a
clean platter, serving dish, and utensil each
time you re-stock the buffet.. If you follow
these simple guidelines, your party will be a
true winner!
For more information on how to keep
your team safe, contact Katherine at the
UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension
office at 1302 11th St. SW, in Live Oak next
to the Coliseum or call 386/362-2771.
All programs and related activities


sponsored fr, or assisted by, the Institute of
Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to
all persons with non-discrimination with
respect to race, creed, color, religion, age,
disability, sex, or sexual orientation, marital
status, national origin, political opinions,
or affiliations.
For persons with disabilities requiring
special accommodations, please contact our
office at least five working days prior to the
program so that proper consideration may
be given to the request. Our phone number
is 386-362-2771. For the hearing impaired,
please contact the Florida Relay Service at
1-800-955-8771.


Since food is an
important part of
any get together,
you want to make
sure that you
don't serve
misery along with
the chips!


Suwannee County Cattlemen Association

proudly presents the 2008 Raffle Heifer

"Hope"
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Donated by:
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Live Oak
Hope will be 14 months old at the fair show
Get your tickets don't lose Hope!
Tickets are only $1 each
First Prize is this quality beef heifer or $400 cash
Many other prizes to be given away!
Drawing to be held at the Open Youth Heifer Show
At the Suwannee County Fair April 2008, Live Oak
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRESENT TO WIN-
ALL PROCEEDS HELP TO FUND THE OPEN YOUTH HEIFER
SHOW
To purchase tickets by mail:
Suwannee County Cattlemen Association
Attention: Dianne Cashmore
11043 109th Lane
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-2130










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Viewpoints/


BIBLE VERSE

You are forgiving and good, 0 Lord,

abounding in love to all who call to you.
Psalm 86:5 (NIV)



unwannR democrat
MYRA C. REGAN Members of the Suwannee Democrat edi-
Publisher trial board are Myra C. Regan, publisher,
and Robert Bridges, editor. Our View,
ROBERT BRIDGES which appears in Wednesday editions of
Editor the Democrat, is formed by that board.


ave


Rant



Want to vent?


papers should be asking lots of ques-
tions.


O ur hotline is I want to talk about the city streets,
mainly Ichetucknee Road. It's a mess -
open 24/7. you have to, drive through a big mud
hole. Do city councilmen ever look at
Suwannee Countians, it's time to their streets? Maybe we need new city
speak your mind! How do you do that? councilmen, one that knows what's go-
By calling the Suwannee Democrat ing on and/or cares.
Rant and Rave hotline! The hotline nev- I i
er closes and is your way to let it out. Yes, this is to elected officials who
never want the local people to get a tax
Editor's note: We appreciate your cut. Every time you open a paper you get
comments, folks, but please try to keep someone telling us we don't need any
them brief We want to publish as many help. County Commissioner Hatch this
points of view as possible, and some of was his third or fourth column in the pa-
the longer entries have, on occasion, per against cutting taxes. He has never
been omitted due to space limitations, seen a tax he didn't like and vote for. He
Andplease be sure to speak clearly when voted for the gas tax, the property tax
leaving your message. If we can't under- and the fire tax. I hope you people re-
stand you, we can't publish your opin- member he is running this year.
ion. About a hundred clearly-spoken 6 U Ui
words (or about 30-45 seconds' worth) About the article about the code offi-
should be enough to get your point cer he didn't have no beer in it. All you
across. had to do is go ask city hall and look at
o lB the records or go and ask them. And also
This comment is regarding the discus- that situation with the one out there at 6.
sion on whether it is legal to have the.. I don't know if'he was on city business
countywide0leoti6nhof'6 county. c drmii- ' ot. nol- Why 'nor jiAt go ask lfiin? There
sioners. Siemi allri'en memmifixiberp r salaa t ifeinlhisivehiole, all you have
can vote on issues that affect my proper- to do is go up there and check the log,
ty, I should have the right to vote against check the officer, ask the question.
any or all of them. I will personally en- That's all I want to add to that. I found he
joy voting against the three commission- is doing a good job, doing other things,
ers who voted to accept the property and nobody knows the personal factors that's
build a public boat ramp on Lake Louise. going on.
I am sure the people who live near the U U Ui
ATV park will enjoy the same privilege, Why is everyone getting all worked up
as we should be able to do since they about the code enforcement officer? I
have altered our lives in their lack of think he is doing a great job. He is al-
consideration for nearby property own- ways in the newspaper, people com-
ers. plaining here and there about everything
S US they don't like when all he is doing is his
I read with interest in Friday's paper job. And if the city of Live Oak wants
about "Buddy," the pit bull that was police officers with the code enforce-
saved and now lives in a loving home ment officer then let them do what they
with small children. Apparently, dog think is best. Don't question their judg-
lovers never read the stories about the pit ment.
bull that malls its owner, or kills one of
its children or a neighbor, etc. It's ironic Well the scare tactics of the School
that an entire country (England) has Board, Suwannee Democrat, Florida Tax
completely banned pit bulls from being Watch and all the other liberal organiza-
owned or kept in their country, because tions did not work. Congrats to all who
they are know to be vicious and danger- approved Amendment 1. Where do all
ous. I just hope the folks who "saved" the taxes go that come from Wal-Mart,
poor old Buddy don't find out the hard Lowe's and other businesses or do they
way. get special tax breaks? When the new
o o U prison is complete hopefully some tax
For those who cast judgment on elect- revenue will be generated? Suwannee
ed officials' actions from all government County residents pay more in gas taxes
bodies based on 60-second sound bites than our neighbor counties. Finally a
and one-liners, it would behoove you to break for the home owner.
actually attend board meetings and get N NE
the whole' story. It appears much easier Kudos to Tom Daniels for his column
to sling arrows than to actually put forth in the Democrat. Tom always brings up
effort to see the complete picture. Attend a topic that makes me say, "I remember
the meetings, view the whole situation that." Although, I also say "but I forgot
and contact your representatives for a about it." Keep up the good work, Tom.
true dialogue and accountability of their I look forward to your column every
actions. time the paper arrives.

Something smells at our local commu- Callers to 208-8314 may express their
nity college in Madison. The administra- thoughts, good or bad, 24/7 about com-
tion and board have crafted an ad to re- munity issues and politics, but not about
place the retiring president that limits ap- private individuals or businesses. If you
plicants to "living in the service area." prefer, you may e-mail your comments
Why in the world isn't NFCC looking to nf.editorial@gaflnews.com. You can
throughout one of the best community let everyone know how you feel if you
college systems in any state for leader- will be respectful in how you express
ship. Is it even legal to limit the search yourself. You don't have to give your
geographicallv? You don't have to live in name.


Suwannee, Madison, Hamilton etc., to
understand how to run a community col-
lege. It smells. It is "good ol' boyism."
Further, a current member of the Board
of Trustees is rumored to be applying.
Wow! Where is the state Board of
Ethics? The board votes to limit the
search geographically and a local board
member applies for the job, and his/her
fellow board colleagues make the hire.
Unbelievable. This really smells. This
situation should be investigated by the
Ethics Commission and our local news-


Please address letters to:
Letters To The Editor,
Suwannee Democrat,
PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL
32064.
Please include your full name, ad-
dress and daytime phone number.
We ask this so we can verify your
letter and discuss any questions
about it with you.


things have really "busied up"
at City Hall after the holiday
lull. Traditionally, things slow
down around the Christmas
and New Year holidays. The
City is back in full swing tending to the very
important issues which need addressing. There
have been some distractions that have taken up
enormous amounts of time and energy. These
issues are dwarfed compared to the business at
hand. Last week I signed the utility contract
with the 'prison and we now have a binding
contract that has taken months with dozens of
meetings, phone calls and e-mails to finalize.
Hundreds of man-hours were spent negotiating
this contract. Not only ivill the prison be an
enormous economic boost to our area econo-
my, it will be good financially for the city res-
idents in the future. First of all, as I have re-
layed to you in the past, the prison will pay for


the sewer and water
lines, pumps and all
other facility needs
as well as other as-
sociated costs to
bring the prison on
line. The Depart-
ment of Corrections
will pay impact fees
to the city in the
amount of one mil-
lion, three hundred
thousand. dollars


has approved application for a low interest
United States Department of Agriculture loan
to start rectifying this problem. Thank good-
ness we have some progressive, far-sighted
and supportive councilmen who have ad-
dressed this important issue.
The liner in the retention pond at the spray
field has failed and will require replacement at
a cost of 1.7 million dollars. You probably did-
n't even know you owned one. This liner is 23
years old. Normal life is around 15 years. I
give a lot of credit for its extended longevity to
Myron and Willard. You got your money's
worth out of it. A pre-bid meeting was held last
week for interested contractors. I don't re-
member having so many contractors as inter-
ested in a project as there was for this job.
There are a lot of businesses out there search-
ing for work.
There are millions of dollars worth of pro-
jects in the works in


MAYOR'S

CORNER


BY SONNY


($1,375,000). Half of this will be paid imme-
diately with the other half coming when the fa-
cility goes on-line. This'money will go to-
wards paying for the second phase of the sew-
er plant that is already being planned. The City
of Live Oak will own and operate the sewer
and water facility at the prison site. This will
require an additional employee/operator and
operation and maintenance costs for things
such as chemicals, electricity and system re-
pairs. These costs can be high but the good
news is the city will be compensated for these
expenses in utility fee payments.
The Suwannee Correctional Institution will
pay per month to the City of Live Oak $33,000
for water and $39,000 for sewer services to .op-
erate and maintain the water and sewer facili-
ties. This is a total payment of $72,000 per
month in fees. When the annex in phase two
comes on board, this will add another $48,000
per month for a, total of $1.440,000 pe- ear.:!
, Now, don't get the idea that this is all gravy,
it's not. Again, cost and expenses will come
out of these dollars but a considerable chunk
will be available to the general revenue of the
sewer and water system and save you, the res-
idents of Live Oak, tens of thousands if not
hundreds of thousands of dollars. As I told you
in my last Mayor's Comer, this will have a
tremendous future impact out US 90 east. The
water line will have hydrant tees in the line for
future fire hydrants. This will enable residen-
tial and business access to the city waltr and
sewer services.
The city's plate is filled with many other is-
sues that are demanding tremendous time and
effort. As I have previously relayed to you, the
new sewer plant just came on line with the
prison using a large amount of this capacity.
When a facility reaches 80 percent of its ca-
pacity, DEP regulations require the city to be-
gin plans for a new facility upgrade. This
process has begun. The city has made applica-
tion for another State Revolving Fund loan in
the amount of $17.5 million. We have already
been placed on the fundable list. The city will
be eligible for monies when they become
available. This is a low interest loan that usu-
ally runs around two (2) percent. The council
has approved hiring a construction manager to
build the new facility. Eutaw Utilities, our en-
gineers, have been directed to begin the draw-
ings for the facility. Administration has begun
developing a strategy to acquire assistance
funding to lower our cost. This is what we did
with the new plant. Of the $13,744,318 price
tag, you, the residents of Live Oak, will pay
only $594,318 spread over-a twenty (20) year
period. Thank you, City Administration.
The City of Live Oak is also in the process
of rehabbing the city water system. A new well
field, treatment plant, water tank and other im-
provements are in the plans in the amount of
between four and five million dollars. DEP has
cited the city well fields for being "under the
direct influence" of surface water contamina-
tion. No, you are not drinking bad or contami-
nated water. Your water is monitored hourly
and appropriate measures are taken to ensure
you a safe supply of water. This condition just
requires a greater degree of treatment. Council


Question of the week

Who do you think will
win the Super Bowl, the
Giants or the Patriots?

Go to
www.suwanneedemocrat.com
and tell us.


the city's future. City
Administrator Farley,
Finance Director Jan
Parkhurst, staff, em-


ployees and yes, even
I, have worked tire-
lessly and diligently
to make all of this
work. Besides the
nuts and bolts issues
NOBLES that need to be ad-
dressed, strategies to
finance these projects must be established. I
tell you that your City Administration, Finance
Director and yes again, I have and many others
have saved you literally- millions of out of
pocket dollars. Instead of slaps in the face,
your administration should be given pats on
the back. There are other issues that are being
addressed and I will tell you more later.
Well, I may have told you more than you
wanted to hear about what's going on in your
city. I am a firm believer that keeping the pub-
lic informed is important. It is also important
that the information .you are given is true, ac-
curate, unbiased and not slanted or used to pro-
mote anyone's personal agenda.
I hope your New Year's resolutions included
wearing your seat belt. It could keep you
around to recognize your honey on Valentine's
Day coming up on Feb. 14. A gift or nice din-
ner could serve to -keep either of you out of the
doghoue. Me i', warn you each )ear not to
-fallfor that old;, "don't:worry about getting me
anything." You better if you know what's good
for you: Happy Valentine's Day to you all.


FROM OUR

READERS
Dear Editor:
In the Jan. 23, 2008, Florida Times Union, it
talked about "a recession." It asks, "What is a
recession?" The definition of a recession is: A
period of slow economic activity. It-entails
two back to back quarters of declining or neg-
ative gross domestic product growth. Accord-
ing to the National Bureau of Economic RIe-
search, income, employment, industrial pro-
duction and retail sales suffer significant de-
clines.
It seems to me with the minimum wage be-
ing under $7 per hour, and the price of every-
thing else skyrocketing like crazy, that this
could be causing the problem. By everything
else I mean gas, groceries and restaurant
prices. Minimum wage will barely put two
gallons of gas in your car. It won't even buy a
gallon of milk and a dozen eggs.
My wife and I work very hard 40 hours a
week and still have trouble making ends meet.
We have put off paying at least one bill a
monthto put gas in the car or buy groceries.
They talk about sending people tax relief but
what a joke. It is just an advance on money
you might have gotten back at the end of the
year and in the end it just makes your tax re-
fund smaller or you may even end up having
to pay.
Also, they have these "payday advances"
which I feel should be outlawed. Sure it does-
n't seem so bad if you're in a really tight place
but by the time you pay ,it back what kind of
interest rate have you paid?
I feel that minimum wages should increase
to somewhere around $9-15 an hour or prices
need to come down and I mean quickly, other-
wise, we can forget about a recession and look
forward to a depression!
Sincerely,
Greg Ivie


Poll Results
(1-25-08)
jasper's Kylie Williams
competed Saturday night
in the Miss America
pageant. Did you watch?


Yes 42%


No 58%


This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions
of only those Internet users who have chosen to
participate The result- cannot be assumed to
r-present thp opinions of Internet users In gener-
al, nor the public. a d iWhole.


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Jason Scott Guynn
Feb. 21, 1969 -
Jan. 29, 2008


y ason Scott Guynn,
38, of Jacksonville,
Florida passed
away unexpectedly
Tuesday, January 29, 2008,
in Jacksonville, Florida. Ja-
son attended Tate High
School and was a graduate of
the University of West Flori-
da in Pensacola, Florida. He
was employed in marketing
and sales in Jacksonville,
Florida. Jason loved the
beach, surfing and playing
volley ball. He was a mem-
ber of the South Pointe Bap-
tist Church in Jacksonville,
Florida.
Survivors include his wife,
Angie Guynn of Jack-
sonville, Florida; one daugh-
ter, Kayla Rose Guynn of
Jacksonville, Florida; his
mother, Jo Alice Hall of Pen-
sacola Beach, Florida; two
sisters, Conna O'Donovan
Duch, and brother in law,
Brett Duch, of Pensacola
Beach, Florida and Gina
Berlin, and brother in law,
Howard Berlin, of Bal Har-
bour, Florida; niece, Nikki
Nalepa of Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia; niece, Molly O'-
Donovan of Pensacola
Beach, Florida; nephew, Jake
Berlin of Bal Harbour, Flori-
da; grandmother, Iris deMau-
passant of Live Oak, Florida;
and aunt, Mary Joyner of
Pensacola, Florida.
Visitation will be held
from, 6-8,p.m.,. today, Friday,,,
Feb. 1 at Harris: Funeral
Home, Inc., 932 N. Ohio
Ave., Live Oak.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
2 at Mt. Gilead Baptist
Church with Pastor Terry
Collins of South Pointe Bap-


tist Church officiating.
Please sign the guestbook
at www.harrisfuneralhome-
inc.net.
Harris Funeral Home and
Cremation Service of Live
Oak, Florida is in charge of
all arrangements.

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and click on obituaries


Vivian B. Mohney
Feb. 4, 1938 -
Jan. 28, 2008


ivian B. Mohney,
69, of Live Oak,
Florida, passed
away Monday, Jan. 28, 200.8
after a short illness at Shands
at Live Oak, Florida. Mrs.
Mohney resided in Live Oak,
Florida for 20 years after
moving from Jacksonville,
Florida. She was employed
with USDA and retired after
20 years and was a member
of Mt. Gilead Baptist
Church, Live Oak, Florida.
Survivors include four
daughters, Margaret Hudson
of Enterprise, Alabama, Mar-
lena Lester and Merrie Teal,
both of Live Oak, Florida
and Lisa Boothe of Phenix
City, Alabama; one son, Mal-
colm Holman of Jack-
sonville, Florida; four broth-
ers, Macon Bryant of Phenix
City, Alabama and Henry
Bryant, Willard Bryant and
M.C. Bryant, all of Enter-
prise, Alabama; seven grand-
children; and four great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31
at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
with the Rev. Bobby McCray
officiating. Interment fol-
lowed in the church ceme-
tery .
Daniels Funeral Homes
and Crematory, Inc. of Bran-
ford,, Florida as, in charge
.-of all arrangements.

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and click on obituaries


UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension
Office to offer "Annie's Project"
University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (UF/IFAS), Suwannee County Extension Office
and Columbia County Extension Office offer six-lesson
course "Annie's Project" from 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays and
Friday, Feb. 5, 7, 12, 15, 19 and 22. Classes held in Lake
City on Tuesdays and in Live Oak on Fridays. Annie's Pro-
ject takes life experiences and shares it with farmwomen liv-
ing and working in a complex, dynamic and evolving busi-
ness environment. In the class, farm women receive training
in the areas of financial records, production records, market-
ing plans, risk management, legal regulations and human re-
sources. The cost is $50 which covers class supplies and re-
freshments. Class size is limited and pre-registration is re-
quired by Friday, Feb. 1. Info: Suwannee County Exten-
sion, 386-362-2771 or Columbia County Extension, 386-
752-5384.


The Lady of the
Lake Quilting Guild
invites you to the Colum-
bia County Library to enjoy
an exhibit of its quilts from
until Feb. 24 during regular
library hours. The Columbia
County Library is located on
490 N Columbia, Lake City.
Library hours: 386-758-
2101. The annual event in-
cludes a variety of over 50
handmade quilts of different
sizes, patterns and methods.
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Jay Flanagan with the USS Constitution in.Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. Photo: Submitted


Suwannee High grad Jay Flanagan is working

on the latest restoration of "Old Ironsides"


Continued From Page 1A

applying with the Navy on-
line.
The crew officially began
on the project last October,
but major work isn't sched-
uled until February.
While the USS Constitu-
tion has routine repairs :
every few years, the current
project is an extensive ;
restoration that will replace
the main deck.
Flana'gan said the ship
has experienced water intru-
sion, decay and some struc-
tural deformation. He said a
portion of the work will be
focused on returning the
ship to its 1812 configura-
tion for historical accuracy.
The task is expected to take
3-4 years.
The ship is sitting in the


Branford man

charged with

child abuse
Continued From Page 1A

ports, Sweat was sexually
abusing the female victim
between 2005 and 2006,
while she was 16-17 years of
age. Sweat made the victim
perform sexual acts, and
have sexual conversations
with him, say reports. The
victim also stated that Sweat
made her perform acts when
she was approximately 15
years of age as well.


Charlestown Navy Yard in
Boston, where it remains
open to tourists during the
project.
Flanagan said the ship is
in better condition below the
water line than above be-
cause saltwater acts as a
preservative. In fact, the
lower part of the ship still
contains some original
planks.
Flanagan said his favorite
part of each day is standing
at attention at 8 a.m. sharp
for the raising of the flag ac-
companied by a cannon

15 years for

role in armed

robbery
Continued From Page 1A

Jones assisted two other
men in robbing two area
stores by driving the get-
away vehicle. On Jan. 23.
2001 at 9:23 p.m. Jones
dropped his two accomplices.
off 'at the Wellborn Jiffy
Store, where they robbed the
clerk at gunpoint using a BB
gun. They also robbed the
Po'Kin General Store on CR
252 in Taylorville the fol-
lowing night, also robbing
the clerk there. No one was
harmed in the robberies.
Thanks to a member of the
Neighborhood Watch Pro-
gram in Wellborn who iden-
tified the getaway vehicle,
the three were found and ar-
rested.


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salute off the starboard bow
while the national anthem is
played.
Though Flanagan majored
in historic preservation at
Savannah College of Art
and Design, it was his
woodworking skills that
helped him land the job. His
love for the art of building
was sparked by a high
school teacher that gave him
the task of building a boat.
For his senior project in
J.W. Hill's engineering
class, he single-handedly
built a 22-foot steam boat.
The project took him most
of the year to complete.
After graduation Flanagan
sold the boat for $2,500.
"It was designed for a
five-horse power steam en-
gine that could be fired by
poal or propane," Hill said,
adding the engine was never


added. "It was one of the
most ambitious projects that
came through the class."
Hill said Flanagan was a
talented boat builder and he
is excited he got the job
restoring the USS Constitu-
tion.
"It's probably the most fa-
mous ship in the entire
world. What an honor to
work on such a thing," Hill
said.
Flanagan also took a few
furniture building and
woodworking classes in col-
lege and has built several
pieces of furniture.
He said during his career
he wants to combine his in-
terests in history, architec-
ture and construction to re-
store historical properties.
Flanagan lives in
Somerville, Mass.


About there SI. oAnstitutli
-The USS,Consttution, one ofsix frigates authorized
for conatruction by. an act of:CongressIn 17944,1th&,' ir,,
aitestoemmaiselened ah pf llt in the widtj slte ,
the Boston Nationalfistcal Park In Charlestown,...
Mass., on exhibit for tourists. .
The ship was constructed with 2,000 ive oak tries.
The Constitution has served In several wars, riclud-
ing the Quasi-War *lth France In 1798, the Thrpoitan War
(1801-1805) and the War f 1812(1812-1815).
The ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsdes" In 1812
after defeang the 49-gunrftish frigate Guerriere.
A poem. by Oliver Wendell Homes about the Constitu-
tion aroused public sentiment and saved the ship.from
being condemned nd destroyed.
The ship turned 210 years old last October.


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Suwannee students mark Arbor Day


By Brian Cobble
Suwannee County Forester
Five different Suwannee
school classes celebrated
Florida Arbor Day on Fri-
day, Jan. 18. (Florida Arbor
Day occurs each third Friday
in January.)
Natalie Haney's and Carol
Cannon's fifth grade classes
at Suwannee Intermediate
School participated in the
Arbor Day events and each
student received a tree to
plant at home, donated by
Dwight Stansel Farm &
Nursery.,
FFA and agriculture stu-
dents at Suwannee High,
School planted Florida na-
tive trees at the FFAAgricul-
tural Complex, known as the
"FFA Ag Farm" for Arbor
Day. Twenty-four 3-5 gallon


containerized tree specimens
were planted for future den-
drology and tree identifica-
tion projects. De Broughton
and Travis Tooten, FFA ad-
visors at Suwannee High
School, headed up the event,
assisted by .Brian Cobble,
Suwannee County Forester.
Trees planted included the
following native trees found
in Florida:
1. American Elm Ulmus
americana; 2. Bald Cypress -
Taxodium distichum; 3.
Black Cherry Prunus
serotina; 4. Common Per-
simmon Diospyros virgini-
ana; 5. Eastern Redbud -
Cercis canadensis; 6. Florida
Maple Acer floridanum; 7.
Flowering Dogwood Cor-
nus florida; 8. Live Oak -
Quercus virginiana; 9.


Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda;
10. Longleaf Pine Pinus
palustris; 11. Mockernut
Hickory Carya tomentosa;
12. Pignut Hickory Carya
glabra; 13. Post Oak Quer-
cus stellata; 14. Red Maple -
Acer rubrum; 15. Sand Pine
- Pinus clausa; 16. Slash
Pine Pinus elliottii; 17.
Southern Magnolia Mag-
nolia grandiflora; 18. South-
ern Redcedar Juniperus so-
licicola;
19. Swamp Tupelo Nys-
sa sylvatica var. biflora; 20.
Sweetgum Liquidambar
styraciflua; 21. Sycamore -
Platanus occidentalis; 22.
Turkey Oak Quercus lae-,
vis; 23. Waxmyrtle Myrica
cerifera; and 24. Yellow
Poplar Liriodendron tulip-
ifera


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Photo: Submitted


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SUWANNEE RIVER STRUTTERS



N.W.T.F. banquet just around the corner


The, Suwannee River
Strutters, local chapter of
the National Wild Turkey
Federation, is holding its
second annual Hunting Her-
itage Banquet on Feb. 8 in,
the Family Ministry Build-
ing at First Baptist Church
in Live Oak.
Gary Ruhl, Sr. regional
director for N.W.T.F. recent-
ly announced to Chapter
President John Baucom and
the banquet committee that
t''the 2007 Live Oak banquet
'was one of the largest in
Florida with more than 430


attendees. This year's ban-
quet will include recogni-
tion of active duty and mili-
tary veterans, door prizes,
games, silent and live auc-
tions of more than 20
firearms, as well hunting
gear, wildlife art and other
d6cor items. The menu will
be an all-you-can-eat
seafood buffet.
Tickets are $45 per per-
son with discounts available
for couples and children un-
der 18. 2008 Sponsor and
Corporate tickets are avail-
able and include a limited


edition N.W.T.F. print,
sponsor hat and a sponsor
only firearm raffle. All tick-
ets include an annual mem-
bership in the N.W.T.F.,
Women in the Outdoors, or
the Jakes youth program.
To purchase tickets call
386-590-0256.
The N.W.T.F., headquar-
tered in Edgefield, S.C., is a
national 501(c)(3) nonprofit
conservation and education
organization dedicated to
conserving wild turkeys and
preserving hunting tradi-
tions.


2007 Banquet attendees recognize our veterans.


- Photos: Derek Loadholtz


The seafood buffet was enjoyed by all.



What happens to my


debts after I die?


FFA members assisted with auction as an FFA fundraiser.


A message from the lawyers on situations where there is no
at Three Rivers Legal Services, collateral securing the loan.
Inc., a non-profit corporation For unsecured debts, since
which provides free civil legal there is no specific item for
services to low-income, eligi- creditors to repossess or take
ble clients in en coia,- ,,from the debtors, ,the, only
ties throughotiT &tA Floridai. source for collecting the mon-


The Lake City office,
which serves Suavan-
nee, Columbia, Dix-'
ie, Hamilton,
Lafayette, Madison
and Taylor counties,
is located at 334 NW
Lake City Avenue,
Lake City, FL 32056


and can be reached by phone
at 386-752-5960 or 800-495-
0039.
There has been much atten-
tion given lately on our na-
tion's current "credit crisis". As
a country and as individual cit-
izens, we are experiencing
overwhelming debt. At Three
Rivers Legal Services (TRLS),
we receive many questions
from concerned citizens re-
garding debt, debt collection
practices and other such issues.
This article will address the
topic of what happens to per-
sonal debt when a person dies?
When moneys are borrowed
the loan is either secured or un-
secured. The classic examples
of a secured debt are a car and
a home. Everyone knows that
if ypu don't make your car pay-
ments the creditor will likely
repossess the car. If you don't
make a mortgage payment,'the
mortgage holder will likely
foreclose on the property. An
,Unsecured loan is one where
there is no security for the
loan. The classic example of
an unsecured loan is a credit
card debt, like Visa and Mas-
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For unsecured debts, the on
source for collecting money
owed is from the deceased's
estate, after burial expenses
taxes and other fees are paic
if there is any money left ovi


eys owed would be from the
deceased's estate, after burial
expenses, taxes and other fees
are paid, if there is any money
left over. Some frequently
asked questions include the
following:
Does the surviving spouse
owe the debts of the deceased?
Reportedly, creditors are
telling widows and widowers
that they are responsible for
their spouses' debts. We at
TRLS are of the opinion that
unless that surviving spouse
SIGNED a contract or other-
wise made themselves respon-
sible for a debt in some other
fashion, the surviving spouse
is NOT responsible for debts
of the deceased.
What happens if the person
dies while the lawsuit is pend-
ing? When a party to an action
dies, unless a person is substi-
tuted in the lawsuit in his or
her place, within 90 days after
the court is informed of the
death, the case should be dis-
missed as to the deceased par-
ty.


What if the person dies be-
fore a judgment has been ob-
tained and before a lawsuit has
been instituted upon a unse-
cured debt and no probate es-
tate has been opened? The an-
swer is that a creditor must sue
the deceased debtor by
ly serving a 'personal rep-
S resentative' of the
debtor. Florida Statute
733.710, entitled "Lim-
d, stations on claims
er. against estates," pro-
vides that an action
cannot be instituted
against a deceased person or
his estate more than two years
after death.
Generally speaking, the col-
lection of unsecured debts
from a deceased person is
problematic for creditors, but it
can be done; a surviving
spouse is NOT responsible for
the debts of the deceased
spouse; and NO claims can be
made against a deceased per-
son or his estate two years af-
ter death.
The foregoing is provided
by the lawyers at Three Rivers
Legal Services, Inc., a non-
profit corporation, which re-
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as well as from the federal
government through Legal
Services Corporation (LSC).
For specific advice on your
particular situation, we suggest
that you consult with a lawyer
of your choosing. If you can-
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Special to the News
A Mayo resident was enjoy-
ing the afternoon at her resi-
dence, 171 SW Oakdale Rd.,
when she was attacked Jan.
27 by several of her son's
black and white pit bulls that
had gotten loose from their
pen on the back of the proper-
ty.
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ment of Education revision of
the science portion of the
Sunshine State Standards at a
special meeting on Jan. 25.
According to Fred Ward,
Lafayette County superinten-
dent of schools, FDOE is con-
sidering new standards which
would make the teaching of
evolution mandatory in every
school and to disallow the
teaching of any other explana-
tion about how the earth, uni-
verse, and man came into exis-
tence.
"The new Sunshine State
Standards for Science no longer
present evolution as theory but
as scientific fact," Robert
Koon, chairperson, said.
At this time, a copy of the


Lafayette County School Board members pose after passing a resolution in protest of a recent state ruling con-
cerning the teaching of evolution in public schools. Photo: Ira Mikell.


draft of the revised Sunshine
State Standards is unavailable to
the public. For a short period of
time in December of 2007,
FDOE allowed the public to
view the draft and submit their
comments. After the comment-
ing period was complete, FDOE
removed the link to the docu-
ment.


FDOE will rule on the matter
Feb. 19.
Lafayette County School
Board members have always be-
lieved students attending
Lafayette Elementary and
Lafayette High School should
be taught science, as should
every student in the state. They
also understand the importance


LCA BETA observes Art


Ira Mikell
Special to the News
Braving chilly temperatures
and brisk winds on Friday, Jan.
25, at 8:30 a.m., members of
Lighthouse Christian Acade-
my's (LCA) junior BETA club
participated in Arbor day by
planting two trees at Veterans


Memorial Park of Mayo, locat-
ed across from Lafayette State
Bank on SR 27.
While planting the saplings, a
dogwood and a redbud,
Lafayette County Forestry, led
by Senior Forester Greg Mar-
shall, gave students a brief les-
son about Arbor Day. Marshall


Close, but no crown


Williams


Miss Florida,

Kylie Williams,

makes it to top

15 in Miss

America pageant

By Melody Lee
Special to the Democrat
After a practice run on the
red carpet and a question-and-
answer session with the advi-
sory board on the last episode
of Miss America: Reality
Check, the girls were ready
for the grand finale. On Fri-


day, Jan. 25, the advisory
board celebrity stylist Jeanie
Mae, US Weekly editor Dina
Sansing, and celebrity pho-
tographer Mark Liddell an-
nounced the three contestants
they thought had updated
their looks and attitudes the
most.
On Saturday, Jan. 26, fans
of Miss Florida Kylie
Williams and the other 51
contestants gathered around
their television sets to watch
the Miss America pageant live
from Planet Hollywood Re-
sort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Host Mark Steines from ET
began announcing the 15 fi-
nalists as the fans waited to
see if their favorite was cho-
sen. Finally Florida fans
heaved a sigh of relief when
Williams' name was called.
But to their disappointment,
she was eliminated in the next
round.
Williams was the first run-
ner-up for the Quality of Life
Award, which recognizes
those contestants who excel in
their commitment to commu-
nity service. The award is
based on their involvement in
their own personal platform
issue and the Children's Mira-
cle Network, the national plat-


form of the Miss America Or-
ganization.
Through Realistic Support
for Our Troops, Inc., Williams
has tried to bridge the gap of
understanding between mili-
tary and civilian arenas. She
has helped organize care
packages for soldiers overseas
and spoken, to veterans'
groups about the healthcare,
pensions, and disability they
are entitled to. Williams has
visited current military mem-
bers and veterans at several
locations, including an Iraqi
Combat Reenactment Camp,
Tyndall Air Force Base and
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Miss Michigan Kirsten
Haglund won the prestigious
pageant. Miss Indiana Nicole
Rash, Miss Washington Elyse
Umemoto, Miss Virginia
Hannah Kiefer, and Miss
North Carolina Jessica Jacobs
were the runners-up.
Williams will continue
reigning as Miss Florida until
June. After her term is up, she
will return to Florida State
University.
For more information about
Miss Florida Kylie Williams
visit her website at
http://kyliewilliams.com or
www.missflorida.org.


also tested the students' knowl-
edge about the history of Arbor
Day, the scientific names of the
trees, and why we observe the an-
nual event. "Arbor Day commem-
orates the many benefits trees pro-
vide for people and communities
and is typically honored by planti-
ng trees in neighborhoods, parks,
and places where people come to-
gether," Marshall said.
The students were excited about
planting the trees as evidenced by
the broad smiles on their faces.
Some of them remarked that it
was fun and enjoyed the hands-on
learning experience. According to
Marshall, this was the first time
LCA's BETA club had participated
in the event.


of every teacher implementing
the Sunshine State Standards in
their classrooms and have ob-
served how effective they are in
improving test scores as well as
every student's ability to learn
and retain that knowledge.
The meeting, called for the
purpose of voting on the resolu-
tion, lasted about 15 minutes.


)or Day
Lafayette High School students
also participated by planting cy-
press and oak trees on campus
Last year, during Arbor Day,
Lafayette County Forestry, assist-
ed by'the Mayo Correctional Insti-
tution inmate work crew, planted a
variety of trees at the town park as
well as at each of the trash collec-
tion sites scattered throughout the
county.
Arbor Day has been observed
since 1874. Its founder, J. Sterling
Morton of Nebraska, loved nature
and its beauty so much that he
kept a detailed journal of his ob-
servations. According to Marshall,
over one million trees were plant-
ed in Nebraska during the first Ar-
bor Day observance in 1874.


For more Information about Arbor Day,
contact Marshall at 386-294-2326, or
visit the Florida Division of Forestry's website at
www.fl-dof.com and the Arbor Day Foundation's
website at www.arborday.org


Lighthouse Christian Academy junior BETA club plants trees at town park.
Photo: Ira MIkell.


To learn more about the event, call Lafayette County
Farm Bureau at 386-294-1399 or visit www.fb.org.


Farm Bureau to participate in "Food Check-Out Week"


Ira Mikell
Special to the News
Farm Bureau is well known for its
dedication to preserving and protecting
agriculture, as well as helping farmers
harness new and safe methods of pro-
ducing and harvesting their crops. The
organization is also involved in a vari-
ety of projects aimed at benefiting the


communities in which they serve.
This year, the Lafayette County
Chapter of Farm Bureau will be partici-
pating again in the annual "Food
Check-Out Week." According to Rod
Land, President of Lafayette County
Farm Bureau, the event will be held in
Tallahassee Feb. 3-9. Representing
Lafayette County at the annual event


will be Land, who participated last
year.
According to the Florida Farm Bu-
reau, the purpose of the event is to re-
flect upon the importance of agriculture
in our lives as we collect food items to
give to those who are unable to afford
one of the most basic necessities to sus-
tain life. "We remain concerned that


some Americans cannot afford to buy
the food they need, but we are proud of
the role Florida farmers play in produc-
ing the most affordable food in the
world," Florida Farm Bureau said.
Every year, Farm Bureau partners
with the Ronald McDonald House to
make "Food Check-Out Week" possible
by giving back to the community.


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Evolution In schools?


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BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT



Jenyethel Merritt Award: Call for nominations


Recognizing outstanding African-American women


Please do NOT include attachments, photos, clippings or
other materials.
Name, address, contact information of nominating
person or organization.
Send nominations to the Jenyethel Merritt Award
Committee, c/o Devona Sewell, NFCC, 325 NW Turner
Davis Drive, Madison, FL 32340, fax to 850-973-1697 or
email to AASU@nfcc.edu.
For more information, contact AASU sponsor Devona
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Jenyethel Merritt, president of Suwannee River Jr.
College.

To commemorate Black History Month, North Florida
Community College (NFCC) and the African-American
Student Union (AASU) are seeking nominations from the
public for the 'fifth annual Jenyethel Merritt Award for Civic
Service. The award will go to a local African-American
woman who has made significant contributions to her
community. Nominations are accepted through 5 p.m.,
Friday, Feb. 15. A committee of AASU students, faculty and
staff will make the selection. The recipient and nominees
will be honored at a reception at NFCC on Wednesday, Feb.
27.
The late Jenyethel Merritt was president of Suwannee
River Junior College (SRJC), an African-American
community college established by the Florida legislature in
1958 and located in Madison. SRJC operated from 1959
until 1966 when it merged with North Florida Junior
College.
Merritt was Florida's first woman president of a public
community college. She was reputed to be a strong leader
who promoted positive college-town relations.
Nominations should be in the form of a letter and include
the following information:
S--Bridfexplkhafion of why irgon is deservihg of the
award Ino more than 1 pag,)
Brief outline of nominee's personal background,
education, achievements and/or contributions to education,
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The late Jenyethel Merritt was
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American community college
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NOTICE OF LAND

USE CHANGE

The City Council of the City of Live Oak, Florida
proposes to regulate the use of land within the area as
shown on the map below by amending the City of Live
Oak Comprehensive Plan, hereinafter referred to as the
Comprehensive Plan, as follows:

CPA 08-1, an application by the City Council, to amend
the text of the Comprehensive Plan by amending Policy
1.1.2 of the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan by adding Residential, Very Low
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The first of two public hearings concerning the
amendment and the first .reading of an ordinance
adopting
said amendment will be conducted by the City Council.
The public hearing will be held on February 12, 2008 at
7:30 p.m.,/or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, in the City Council Meeting Room, City Hall,
located at 101 Southeast White Avenue, Live Oak,
Florida. The title of said ordinance reads, as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 1218

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO
THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN
APPLICATION, CPA 08-1, BY THE CITY
COUNCIL, UNDER THE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDING POLICY 1.1.2 OF THE FUTURE LAND
USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BY ADDING RESIDENTIAL, VERY LOW
DENSITY (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1
DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE) AS A LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING 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 this public
hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and
that. no further notices regarding the matter will be
published.

The public hearing is being conducted by the City
Council to consider transmittal of the amendment to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested
persons may appear and heard with respect to the
amendment and the ordinance adopting the amendment
on the date, time and place as referenced above.

Copies of the amendment and the ordinance adopting
said amendment are available for public inspection at the
Office of the Land Development Regulation
Administrator, City Hall, located at 101 Southeast White
Avenue, Live Oak, Florida, during regular business
hours.

All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any
decisions made at this public hearing, they will need a
record of the proceedings 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. 423841-F


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Food handler

training offered
When folks go out to eat, or in Lake City on Tuesday,
they expect the restaurant to April 29 from 6 8 p.m. Reg-
be clean. They expect the istration is now open, and the
workers to be well groomed. fee is $15. Call 362-2771 to
They expect the food to be pre-register.
cooked and served safely. Individuals who are re-
To help ensure those quired to take food managers
things actually take place, certification, which requires
the state of Florida requires testing before certification,
everyone who works in food should sign up for the Food
service to receive training Managers. Training which
within 60 days from date of will be held on Wednesday,
hire. Training for food han- Feb. 20 in Lake City at the
dlers provided by the Columbia County Extension
Suwannee County Extension Office or Tuesday, March 11
Service will be held in Live in Live Oak at the Suwannee
Oak at the Suwannee County County Extension Office.
Extension Office on Registration can be complet-
Wednesday, Jan. 30. The ses- ed by phoning toll-free 888-
sion will last from 9 11 a.m. 232-8723.


NOTICE OF LAND

USE CHANGE
The City Council of the City of Live Oak, Florida proposes to regulate
the use of land within the area as shown on the map below by amending
the City of Live Oak Comprehensive Plan, hereinafter referred to as the
Comprehensive Plan, as follows:
(1) CPA 06-4 an application, by James W. Prevatt, Jr., as agent for
Lower Lowndes, Inc., to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map of
the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use classification
from COUNTY RESIDENTIAL-1 (R-l) (less than or equal to 1
dwelling unit per acre) to RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY (less
than or equal to 20 dwelling units per acre) on property described,
as follows:
A parcel of land lying.in Section 13, Township 2 South, Range 13
East, Suwannee County, Florida. Being more particularly described,
as follows: Commence'at the Northeast comer of said Section 13;
thence South 88E38'53" West, along the North line of said Section
13, a distance' of 330.80 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence
South 01E20'22" East 1,098.53 feet to the North right-of-way line
of a proposed 60.00 foot road right-of-way; thence South
88E37'20" West, along the Northerly right-of-way line of said
proposed 60.00 foot road right-of-way 37.43 feet to the point of
curve of a curve concaved Southeasterly having a radius of 330.00
feet; thence, along and around said curve and the Northerly right-
of-way line of said proposed 60.00 foot road right-of-way, a chord
bearing and distance of South 65E50'55" West 255.48 feet to the
point of tangency of said curve; thence continue, along the
Northerly right-of-way line of said proposed 60.00 foot road righi .
of-way, South 43E04'30" West 6.25 feet to the point of curve of a
curve concayed Southwesterly having a radius of 4,700.00 feet;
thence, along and around said curve, a chord bearing and distance
of North 52E39'22" West 878.96 feet; thence North 29E28'25"
East 759.83 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence North
88E38'53" East, along the North line of said Section 13, a distance
of 574.21 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Conianing 18.58 acres, more or less.
(2) CPA 07-1, an application by the City Council, to amend the text ol
the Comprehensive Plan, amending Policy 1.1.2 of the Future Land
Use Element by changing the Agricultural density from less than or
equal to 1 dwelling unit per 10 acres to less than or equal to 1
dwelling unit per acre.


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from left: Mayor Sonny Nobles, Darica Land, Travis Land, Chamber representative Roy Crane, County Commissioner Randy.
Hatch, Chamber representative Hardy Tillman, Chamber Representative John Bbrley. Front row, from left: Little Miss Suwannee
Valley Chloee Sanders, Liberty Tax Office Manager Patty Wolfe, tax preparer Patricia Floyd, Liberty Tax owner Troy Land, Cham-
ber Representative Carey Lee, Chamber representative Carolyn Spilatore, Economic Council President Dennis Cason.
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Public hearings to consider the enactment of the ordinances to adopt the
amendments will be held on February 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matters can be heard, in the City Council Meeting
Room, City Hall, located at 101 Southeast White Avenue, Live Oak,
Florida. The ordinances were previously noticed for pubic hearings to
be held on January 8, 2008. The titles of said' ordinances read, as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1141
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO CHANGING THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
OF MORE THAN TEN ACRES OF LAND ON THE FUTURE LAND
USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE PROPERTY
OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE, UNDER THE AMENDMENT'
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH
163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR
A CHANGE IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL-1 (R-1) (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING
UNIT PER ACRE) TO RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY (LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO 20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF
CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO. 1168.
AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY
OF LIVE OAK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PURSUANT TO AN
APPLICATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, UNDER THE
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS
163.3161 THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING POLICY 1.1.2 OF THE
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY CHANGING THE
AGRICULTURAL DENSITY FROM LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO i
DWELLING UNIT PER 10 ACRES TO LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO
1 DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The public hearings may be continued to one or-more future dates. Any
interested pafty shall be advised that the date, time -and place of any
continuation of the public hearings shall be announced during the
public hearings and that no further notice concerning the matters will be
published.
At the aforementioned public hearings, all interested persons may
appear and heard with respect to the ordinances adopting the
amendments on the date, time and place as referenced above.
Copies of the amendments and the ordinances adopting the
amendments are available for public inspection at the Office of the
Land Development Regulation Administrator, City Hall, located at 101
Southeast White Avenue, Live Oak, Florida, during regular business
hours.
All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decisions
made at the public hearings, they will need a record of the proceedings
and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
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of its Title 1 funding. The
year after that the state starts
withholding federal funds
from the district.
Suwannee County had
$303,732 of its Title 1 funds
re-allocated for supplemen-
tal educational services to
provide free tutoring to stu-
dents in low-performing
groups.
Though SIS has become a
SINI school, Brinson said it
is not due to the school's
lack of overall performance.
SIS earned a "B" last year,
the second highest grade in
the district. The school,
however, did not meet AYP
because two subgroups at
the school African-Amer-
icans and economically dis-


advantaged students did
not make sufficient gains on
the reading and writing por-
tions of the test.
Suwannee High also
failed to achieve AYP three
years in a row, but because
the school doesn't receive
Title 1 funds it wasn't desig-
nated an SINI school.
AYP is a requirement from
the federal No Child Left
Behind (NCLB) Act, which
measures progress and fo-
cuses on closing the achieve-
ment gap for all children.
Though meeting AYP isn't
based on FCAT grades
alone, the test is one means
of measuring achievement.
Brinson said SIS is work-
ing hard to change its status.
"We have made a great
deal of progress this year at


THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TEST
A message from Superintendent Walter Boatright
We encourage parents to provide nutritious breakfasts
and ensure their children go to bed early, get a good night's
rest and plenty of exercise every day. This is extremely im-
portant when students are preparing for major exams such
as FCAT and other related assessments. These actions help
students perform their best on classroom requirements and
exams. Teachers, staff and students have worked hard on
standards to be tested on the upcoming FCAT, and we want
students performing at their full potential.


Amendment 1 fails here,

passes in statewide vote


Continued From Page 1A

County with 12.2 percent,
followed by John McCain
12.1 percent. For. the De-
mocrats, John Edwards took
Suwannee with 23.3 percent
of the votes and Hillary
Clinton took second with
20.1 percent.
Statewide, John McCain
took the Republican vote
with 36 percent with Mitt
Romney right behind with
31 percent. Hillary Clinton
defeated Barack Obama 49.7
percent to 33 percent.
No Democratic delegates
are being awarded in Flori-
da, however. The Democrat-
ic National Committee
chose to penalize Florida for
moving the Democratic pri-
mary to an earlier date than
originally scheduled.
The turnout here Tuesday
was 39 percent of the 23,409
voters. This is a good turnout
for a presidential primary for
Suwannee. The last primary
held here in 2004 showed
only a 9 percent turnout.
"It's a shame we get excited
over 39 percent, wish it was
100 percent, but it was a
good turnout," Supervisor of
Elections Glenda Williams
said Wednesday. She noted it
was especially a good
turnout despite the fact that
the Democrats' votes will
not count.
Williams said she received
several complaints from vot-
ers with minor party affilia-
tions because they cannot
vote for a presidential candi-
date in the Florida primary.
These voters can only vote
for amendments or questions
on the ballot. According to
Florida law, "only voters
who are registered members
of the two major political
parties [Republican and De-
mocrat] may vote for their
respective party's candidates


in a primary election."
Williams said her office
sends out letters before
every primary so that they
are aware of the rules..


SIS," she said. "We expect
that this year we will make
AYP."
The writing portion of the
FCAT will be administered
in February, and teachers and
students are gearing up for
the challenge. Vanessa Men-
hennett, a 10th grade teacher


at SHS, has been working all
year to give her students the
skills they'll need to do well
on the test.
She said students took an
FCAT pre-test earlier in the
year and she analyzed the
data to determine areas
where her students needed to


improve. The tests showed
students needed to work on
vocabulary, sentence struc-
ture and combining sen-
tences to prepare for the
writing portion of the test.
"We learn through scav-
enger hunts," she said, not-
ing the class increases its vo-


Craun announces for 3rd Circuit judl


Continued From Page 1A

years to come. Chris Craun
understands that in these dif-
ficult situations, it is impor-
tant to always treat both par-
ties with respect, dignity, and
fairness. He firmly believes
that you should consider
both sides carefully and
make decisions based on
fairness, compassion and un-
derstanding.
Brief Bio
Chris Craun was born to
Charles "Chuck" and Bar-
bara Wheeler Craun Sept. 6,
1963. Chuck, a Jacksonville
native, met Barbara when
she came to Jacksonville for
a Gospel Meeting at Spring-
field Church of Christ. His
paternal grandfather was a
steel worker in Jacksonville
for US Steel, and His Mater-
nal Grandfather was a "rail-
road man" in Bremen, Ga.
Chris Craun was raised in
Marietta, Ga., where he at-
tended high school at George
Walton High. His parents
had always encouraged him
to pursue his education and
to not attend college was not


an option. Working his way
through school, Chris Craun
was the first member of his
family to continue his educa-
tion beyond College and
only the fourth member, at
the time, of his entire extend-
ed family to receive a college
degree.
He attended David Lip-
scomb College in Nashville,
Tenn., and graduated in
1985. While at Lipscomb
Chris Craun was a member
of various student organiza-
tions, a member of a Nation-
al History Society, and a
Charter Member of a pre-law
chapter of a national legal
fraternity.
Chris Craun attended Uni-
versity of Alabama at Birm-
ingham where he Received
his Masters in Public Health,
in 1989, and shortly after,
graduated with his law de-
gree from Samford Universi-
ty, Cumberland School of
Law, in Birmingham, Alaba-
ma, in May, 1990. While in
Law school he was the Se-
nior Class representative to
the Student Bar association
and the recording secretary


for a national law fraternity.
After law school, he began
his legal career as an assis-
tant state attorney with the
State Attorney's Office in
Live Oak, Florida, prosecut-
ing in Suwannee, Lafayette,
Hamilton and Madison
Counties.
After the State Attorney's
office, Chris Craun briefly
worked with a law firm in
Jacksonville.
He considered the Third
Circuit his home and missed
his friends and colleagues.
In 1993, after less than a year
in Jacksonville, He returned
to the circuit, and opened a
law practice. He has repre-
sented residents in every
county in the Circuit and all
over the state of Florida.
Chris Craun has taught the
positive divorce resolution
parenting course at Lake
City Community College
since the mid-nineties and, in
the past, has taught criminal
law at North Florida Com-
munity College in Madison.
Chris Craun is the past
president of the Columbia
County Bar association and


cabulary by Googling words
on the computer and playing
Scrabble.
Menhennett also breaks
words into the roots, prefixes
and suffixes to teach vocabu-
lary. The class also practiced
writing a thesis to prepare
for the test.


ge
has served odicommittees for
the Florida Bar Association.
He has served on the school
advisory committee for
Summers Elementary
school, and has served on the
school board advisory com-
mittees for Suwannee and
Lafayette Counties. He has
been a teen court judge, soc-
cer coach, lecturer, but is
most proud of being a Dad.
Chris Craun resides in
Lake City with his wife
Michelle, who is a Func-
tional Family Therapist
with the Associated Marine
Institute, providing therapy
for at-risk youth and their
families. Michelle is also a
volunteer counselor for the
Guardian ad Litem Program
in Columbia County. They
have three children: Ian (the
guitarist) 17, Lance (the
drummer) 14, and Sarryn
(the Columbia County
"Cheer Star") 7.
Craun welcomes any com-
ments or questions about his
campaign. You may contact
him at chriscraunfor-
judge@hotmail.com or at his
office at 386-755-0826.


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Sportabout
By Tom Daniels

Not since the advent of
the washing machine
have women been so
delighted. The almost-end
of the football season.
The All-Star game is all
that remains and-they
don't even fill the stands.
There is a new football
league on the horizon but
for now we're safe.
Eli Manning will be the
first brother to follow a
brother (Peyton) as a
starting Super Bowl
quarterback and he isn't

Williams, who is i"
brother, will be one of the
presenters of the
Lombardi Trophy after
the game. Williams was a
tremendous athlete from
Grambling who toiled for
the Bucs, but brought a
Super Bowl victory to the
Washington Redskins, as
their first black
quarterback. The Skins
ironically were the last
team in the NFL to have
an African-American
player. He was Bobby
Mitchell, check that, Hall
Of Fame Bobby Mitchell,
who still works public
relations for the
Redskins. Williams will
be a salute for Black
History Month,
Grambling University, the
NFL and maybe more
importantly the USA.
.Tom Brady will hope to

SEE SPORTABOUT,
PAGE 3B


West beats East in all-star game


Led by Suwannee's

Tommy Chambers, West

squad posts 7-0 victory

By Jeff Waters
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com

The West all-stars took home a 7-0 win Jan. 21, in the
inaugural Baker Sports Columbia Youth Football
Association all-star football game. Ten Suwannee Bulldog
seniors were on the roster.
"For the first time we were real excited to %win, it was
just a fun week for all of us," said Suwannee High head
coach Tommy Chambers of the game and the week of
practice leading up to it.
The only score of the game came from Lafayette High
linebacker and West Stars Defensive Player of the Game
Kyle Pearson, who picked up a defense fumble and ran for
a 48-yard touchdown. The extra point was added by
Branford High's Brett Suggs.
Suwannee receiver John Hill caught five passes for 44
yards. Jason Cherry and Collis Givens both did a good
job defensively, Chambers said. "Defensively all kids
played real well," Chambers added, noting that that
defensive back Stephen Cherry hit a running back so
hard, you could hear it in the stands.
West Stars Offensive Player of the Game Chad
Hempstead, Lafayette High quarterback, passed for 44
yards and one interception.
The game was originally scheduled for Friday, the 18th,
SEE WEST, PAGE 3B


Suwannee High player signs

softball scholarship


TOP: Suwannee's Octavious Granville in pursuit on defense.
CENTER: Defensive lineman Jon Snyder awaits the snap.
ABOVE: Receiver John Hill running a route. Hill caught five
passes for 44 yards. Photos: Paul Buchanan SuwanneeSports.com


Richard Petty to serve as

honorary starter for '500'


Suwannee High Softball player Cortney Ross signs a scholarship to play softball at Lake
Sumter Community College in Central Florida recently. Ross has been playing softball for
11 years. She was joined at her signing by numerous friends and family, all of whom
wished her success. Front row, I to r, are, Clay Ross (Cortney's father), Kelly Golden
(head softball coach at Lake Sumter), Cortney and Debra Ross (her mother). Back row,
I to r, Trevor Ross and Emily Ross (Cortney's brother and sister). Photo: Jeff Waters


50th Daytona 500 will boast

purse of $18 million-plus


Seven-time Daytona 500 Champion
Richard Petty, whose father Lee won the
inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959, will serve
as Honorary Starter for the historic 50th
running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb.
17.
Petty will drop the green flag at Daytona
International Speedway to get the historic
event underway at 3:30 p.m. (ET) on FOX.
"We are so honored and proud to have
Richard Petty drop the green flag to get the
most anticipated event in racing history
underway," said Speedway President Robin
Braig. "Richard and the Daytona 500 are
synonymous with NASCAR's biggest,
richest and most prestigious race and we're
thrilled to have him get the 50th spectacle
underway."
Over the course of 32 years driving on the
NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit, along with his
record seven Daytona 500 wins, "The
King" has a record 200 victories; won seven
Sprint Cup championships; recorded 27
wins in 1967; was named the circuit's
"Most Popular Driver" nine times and was


the Series Rookie of the Year in 1959.
Petty continues the tradition of high-profile
celebrities, politicians and athletes that have
served as Honorary Starter for the Daytona
500. Former NASCAR driver Phil Parsons
was the Honorary Starter in 2007. Olympic
snowboard medalists Hannah Teter and
Gretchen Bleiler, who led the United States
to a 1-2 finish in the women's halfpipe,
served as Co-Honorary Starters in 2006.
Actor Ashton Kutcher waved the green flag
for the 2005 Daytona 500 and comedian
Whoopi Goldberg started the 2004 edition
of 'The Great American Race." Singer
Mariah Carey sang the National Anthem
and served as
the Honorary
Starter for the
2003 Daytona
500.
Tickets for the DIRECTV
Speedweeks 2008 events, including the
50th running of the Daytona 500, are
available by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or by
visiting www.racetickets.com


The 50th running of the Daytona 500 on
Sunday, Feb. 17 arguably one of the most
anticipated event in racing history will
carry a record purse of more than $18
million.
The posted awards for "The Great
American Race" will be $18,689,238. The
posted awards for the 2007 Daytona 500,
which was won for the first time by Kevin
Harvick in a photo finish over Mark Martin,
was $18,386,023.
The winner of this year's. Daytona 500
will collect a minimum of $1,445,250. The
second, third, fourth and fifth-place
finishers in the Daytona 500 will receive a
Minimum of
$1,044,400,
$752,400,.
SI $598,450 and
$471,500
respectively. The last-place finisher will
also be well compensated with a minimum
of $233,865.
The winner for the inaugural Daytona
500 in 1959 Lee Petty collected $19,050


and the last-place finisher Ken Marriott -
earned $100.
"It's no coincidence that the purse for
NASCAR's biggest, richest and most
prestigious race the 50th running of the
Daytona 500 will be the largest in stock
car racing history," Daytona International
Speedway President Robin Braig said. '"The
winner of this year's 50th running of the
Daytona 500 will be awarded handsomely
* as well as having the honor of taking home
the gold Harley J. Earl trophy."
Other purses for. DIRECTV Speedweeks
2008 events are:
ARCA 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series
race: $283,552
Budweiser Shootout: $1,217,154
with the winner pocketing $215,000
Gatorade Duel At Daytona:
$1,350,000, $675,000 for each race
Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series race: $875,448
Camping World 300 presented by
Chevy NASCAR Nationwide Series race:
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SUPER BOWL
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Her ocent Super Bowl MVPs:
2007: Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis
2006: Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh
2005: Deion Branch, WF, New England
2004: Tom Brady, OB, New England
2003; Dexter Jackson, FS, Tampa Bay
2002: Tom Brady, QB, New England
2001; Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore
2000: Kurt Warner, QB. St. Louis
1999; John Elway, QB, Denver
1998: Terrell Davis, RB, Denver
1997: Desmond Howard. KR, Green Bay
1996: Larry Brown, CB, Dallas
1995: Stave Young, QB, San Francisco
1994: Emmill Smith, RB, Dallas
1993: Troy Aikman, QB, Dallas,
1992: Mark Ryplen, OB, Washington
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lead the Pats to an
undefeated season. Unlike
his predecessor Drew
Bledsoe or his opponent,
Brady was not the number
one pick of the NFL draft.
Brady was a sixth round'
pick out of Michigan. The
Super Bowl has had seven
former "first picks" start
the game. Almost half of
them, E. Manning, Elway
and Plunkett, do not
represent the teams that
drafted them. P. Manning,
Bledsoe, Aikman and
Namath are the others.
Craig Morton is the only
quarterback to start for two


different teams, the
Cowboys and the Broncos.
Earl Morrall of Miami fame
was a starting QB for the
Baltimore Colts. John
Elway has the most starts,
five, while Montana,
Staubach, Kelly and
Bradshaw have four each.
Most losses: Kelly (four)
followed by Fran Tarkenton
and John Elway with three
each. Bradshaw and
Montana were never beaten
as Super Bowl
quarterbacks. Brady has
three wins. The University
of Alabama has sent three
winning QBs to the Super
Bowl but you will have to
think about them for


awhile. California claims
Morton, Kapp and
Ferragamo.
The Giants will be
appearing in their fourth
Super Bowl with victories
against Denver and'Buffalo.
and a loss to the Baltimore
Ravens. This is the fifth
Super Bowl for New
England. They lost to
Chicago and.Green Bay
and beat St. Louis, Carolina
and Philadelphia. Tony
Eason was their first Super
Bowl QB.
Enjoy your Super Bowl
and just like your birthday,
be happy it only happens
once a year.


West


Continued From Page 1B

but was postponed due to weather.
Madison High, with seven players on the
roster, was unable to attend, however, due to
a prior commitment: a banquet celebrating
their 2A state championship.
"We were worried all weekend about not
having Madison," Chambers said, noting
that three Cowboys were supposed to be on
the offensive line for the West Stars.


Suwannee, Branford, Bell, Lafayette,
Dixie County, Taylor County, Trinity
Catholic and Madison High players and
coaches made up the West team.
The East consisted of Columbia, Fort
White, Newberry, Union, Baker, Hamilton,
Bradford and Lake City Christian players
and coaches.
Chambers said he wants to thank the
Columbia Youth Organization for staging
the game.


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CHURCH CALENDAR


Sunday
Feb. 3
First Advent Christian Church
of Live Oak to host The Hyssongs
First Advent Christian Church of Live Oak invites you
to a service of worship and ministry in music with The
Hyssongs at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23. They are a
well-known Southern Gospel Music family trio from
Rockport, Maine who sing and travel extensively
throughout the United States and Canada. The church is
located at ,699 Pinewood Drive, on the corner of
Pinewood and Walker. Info: 386-362-1802.

Wednesday
Feb. 6-March 23


St. Luke's Episcopal Church
- Season of Lent
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Season of Lent will
hold its Ash Wednesday service Feb. 6. Eucharist begins
at 6:30 p.m., soups at 6:30 p.m. and classes at 7 p.m.
Following the same schedule it 7 p.m., Feb. 13-March 5
Andy Decker will present "Mormonism: Cult or Christ-
ian" in four classes. Feb. 13 "Our Plumbline: A Rigor-
ous Examination of the Christian Faith;" Feb. 20 "The
Life of Joseph Smith and Foundation of Mormonism;"
Feb. 27 "The Development and Structure of Mor-
monism;" and March 5 "Mormon Doctrines and Theol-
ogy;" March 12 Father Don "Stump the Priest" or Fa-
ther Knows Best" session; March 16 Palm Sunday -
begins Holy Week; and March 23 Easter. You are invit-


ed to join them in this season of Lent worship, Lent is a
40-day season of preparation for Easter.. The church is
located at 1391 SW Eleventh St. Live Oak. Info: 386-
362-1837.

Friday
Feb. 8
Live Oak Church of God offers
barbecue pork dinners
Live Oak Church of God will offer barbecue dinners
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8. Cost: $6. Menu: bar-
becue pork, slaw, baked beans, roll and cake. Dine in,
carry out or delivery. Delivery available for five plates or

SEE CHURCH, PAGE 7B


ADVENT CHRISTIAN


FIRST ADVENT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
EM 699 Pinewood Drive
(386) 362-1802
Rev. Tim Carver, Pastor

SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Service' 10:30 am
Evening.Service......... ...........6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study....................10:30 am & 6:30 pm
S, 416172-F
SBMERMEMOMAL
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park
Rev. Steve Lawson & Rev. Rosemary
Humbles & Rev. John Harper
Youth Pastor Rev. Randy Lamb
SUNDAY
SMorning Worship 9:55 a.m.
Christian Education Hour..............11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship and
Children's Group 6:00 p.m.
416173-F

ANGLICAN '-
FAITH IN CHRIST CHURCH
9317 U.S. Hwy. 90 West, Lake City
1/2 mile east of Suwannee/Columbia County line
Rev. Don Wilson

SUNDAY
--- Holy Communion 9:30 am
1,928 Book Of Common Prayer
~ Bible Study 10:45 am

For more information:
SI Ghurch Officet754-28273.
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Open 7 Days 5:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
364-2810 CATERING SERVICE & PRIVATE PARTIES
416321-F


BAPisr AlST (SOITN)


LURAVILLE BAPHST CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Ronald Russ
20309 180th St., Live Oak, FL
Go South on St. Rd. 51, turn left at
caution light at Luraville Country Store
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Service 6:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Meeting..............7:00 pm
Contact person Rev. Ron Ruse at 386-776-2801
416312-F

'BAPTIST (SOUiN)
PINEMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH
US 129 South (Across from the S&S Store)
Post Office Box 129-McAlpin, Florida
(386) 362-5634
Nursery provided for each worship service
Worship and Fellowship Opportunities of the Week
Pastor: Matthew Barker

SUNDAY
Bible School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY
Family Night Supper 6:00 pm
AWANA Club 6:30 pm
Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves
together... but encouraging one another.
Hebrews 10:25 4161B1-F
SUWANNEE STATION
BAPTIST CHURCH
Everybody Welcomed
3289 101st Lane, Live Oak, FL 32060'
Bro. Wilbur Wood, (386) 362-2553

SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Choir Practice 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Prayer & Worship 7:00 pm
Children & Youth Program..............7:00 pm
416176-F
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF DOWUNGPARK
"Sharing the Joy of Jesus"
Rev. Shawn Johnson Pastor
11274 235th Lane
(In Dowling Park on Hwy. 250)
Live Oak, FL 32060
(386) 658-2360 or (386) 658-3715
E-Mail: fbcdp@hotmail.com
www.dowlingparkbaptist.com
,SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:45 am
Evening Bible
Exploration Services 6:00 pm
Nursery Available all Services
Pre-K to 2nd Grade Junior Church
conducted during 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship Service
WEDNESDAY
Mid Week Prayer Service 6:30 pm
416178-F
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
401 West Howard Street Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-362-1583 Fax 386-364-6478
Email: firstbaptistchurch@fbcliveoak.org.
www.fbcliveoak.org
Rev. Phillip Herrington, Pastor
Rev. Steve Sweitzer, Pastoral Care/Administration
Rev. Alan Lott, Music and Worship
Rev. Will King, Students and Education
SUNDAY
Early Worship .8:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Discipleship Training 6:00 pin
Evening Worship 7:00 pin
WEDNESDAY
AWANA 5:50-8:00 pm
Youth Discipleship 5:30-6:30 pm
Dulos Youth 6:45-8:00 pm
Adult Small Group 6:00-8:00 pm
Midweek Prayer 6:30-7:30 pm
416179-F
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH
10475 State Rd. 51-Approx. 3 miles South
Jerry Ownes Pastor
(386) 362-6357 (386) 362-5313

SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Evening Worship 7:00 pm

1t Sun. Morning Men's Breakfast 8:00 am
1ST & 3RD Monday Visitation 7:00 pm
2nd Friday Night Ladies Meeting 7:00 pm
(Quilting)
Sunday, Evening
Children's Choir 5:00 pm
Adult Choir 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Bible Study.....................6:45 pm
Master Clubs (Children's Youth).....6:45 pm
Nursery Available All Services
"Where there is life, there is growth"
416177-F


FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. David Teems
14364 140th St., Live Oak, FL 32060
386-776-1010 or 386-776-1418
email address: Suwannee baptasso@alltel.het
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday Morning Bible Study-.................. 9:45 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
(Children's Church during Morning Worship)
Discipleship Training 6:00 pm
(Women's Bible Study, Men's Bible Study,
Youth Discipleship, Youth Choir, Children's Choir
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday Evening Supper........................5:45 pm
Awanas 6:30 pm
Bible Study & Prayer Time.........................7:00 pm
Nursery available during all services
422222-F

MARY BEUE BAPTIST CHURCH
14919 76th St.
(West 90, 1-3/4 miles from the Jiffy Store)
Darrell Curls, Pastor
SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
416180-F

WESTWOOD BAPTIST
920 11th Street, SW (Newbem Road)
362-1120
Dr. Jimmy Deas, Pastor
Rev. Jim McCoy, Minister of Music
and Senior Adults
Rev. Jon Egan Minister of Students
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship & Childrenis Church...... 10:50 a.m.
Discipleship Training 5:00 p.m.
Children's Choirs 5:00 p.m.
Youth Choir' : 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship Service 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Men's Prayer Group meet at Dixie Grill......6:30 a.m.
Lady Quilters 9:00 a.m.
Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Ladies Prayer Group 9:30 a.m.
Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal................5:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Service 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
RA's, A's, Mission Friends........................6:30 p.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
1 st Thursday of each month
Senior Saint Singers Rehearsal...................10:00 a.m.
3rd Thursday of each month .
Senior Saint Singers Rehearsal....,.............10:00 a.m.
Senior Adult Bible Study 11:00 a.m.
Senior Adult Covered Dish Luncheon.......12:00 noon
416184:F

MOUNT OUVE BAPTIST CHURCH
"Growing Together As Family"
5314 98th Terrace, Live Oak, FL 32060
(From US 90, take CR 417 to 98th Tbrrace and follow signs)
Senior Pastor John Watkins
Youth Minister Jeremy Jackson.
www.mtobc.com
SUNDAY
Bible Study (Sunday School)......-...............9:45 am
Celebration Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Depth (Student Bible Study) .....................6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Family Supper 5:00 pm
Children's Choirs 6:00 pm
"G-Force" for Children 6:30 pm
Discipleship Classes for Adults.....-......6:30 pm.
Flood Student Worship 6:30 pm
S416187-F

WELLBORN BAPTIST CHURCH
Dr. Donald Minshew, Senior Pastor
Rev. Tommy Smith, Minister of Education and Youth
U.S. 90 West & Lowe Lake Rd., Wellborn
Church Phone 963-2231
wellbombaptist@windstream.net
SUNDAY.
Early Worship -8:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
(Classes for all ages)
Morning Worship Service ' 11:00 am
Children's Church (Grades K-4th)
Children's Choir 4:45 pm
CiA/Mission Friends 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY .
Family Dinner 5:30 pm
AWANA 6:15 pm
JDFM (Grades 7-12) 6:30 pm
Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm
Nursery is available for all services 416190.F

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
(386) 362-5239
10413 Hwy. 129 South
Paul Wilder, Interim Pastor
Joel Turner, Music
SUNDAY
Bible Study 930 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Care Group 7:00 p.m.
[A pro-school nursery is provided at eaci worship service]
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as
the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and
so much lthe more, as you see the day approaching"
(Hebrews 10:25).
416196-F


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BAPIST (SOUIBERN)

SHADY GROVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST,
15 miles West Hwy.90 -
2 Miles Down River Road
Rev. David Hingson, 658-2547
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 11:00 am
Church Training 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
AWANA Club (Ages 3-12 grades)....6:25 pm
Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm
416202-F
ANTIOCH BAPIST CHURCH
5203 County Road 795
362-3101 Church

SUNDAY
Sunday Schoof 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Church Training 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Prayer Service 7:00 pm -
416200-F
ROCKY SINK BAPTIST CHURCH
Where the "Son" always shines
8422 169th Rd., Live Oak, Florida 32060
(386) 362-3971
Pastor Tommy Cannon
(129 S. to 11th St. go to roundabout follow
to 136. Travel approx 7 miles turn right
onto 169th Rd.)
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Choir Practice 5:00 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
0 ~-'WEDNSDAY ;
Prayer service 6:30 pm
Discipleship Training 7:00 pm
Nursery & "Little Children's Church" provided
416205-F
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST
CHURCH
18008 113th Road, McAlpin
Church Phone: 386-364-5092
Pastor Phone: 386-364-1514
Pastor: Bob Richardson

Sunday School & Bible Study .......9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship &
Children's Church 11:00 am.
Nursery Available
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Midweek Prayer
and Worship 7:00 p.m.
416213-F
CATHOLIC

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
CATHOLIC CHURCH
928 East Howard St. U.S. 90 East
Father Richard Perko
P.O. Box 1179 Live Oak, Florida 32060
(386) 364-1108
SUNDAY
St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Jasper)
Sunday Mass 8:00 am
St. Francis Xavier (Live Oak)
Sunday Mass 9:30 am
Sunday (Spanish) Mass ..............1...2:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Mass 7:00 pm
THURSDAY
Thursday Mass 9:00 am
FRIDAY
Friday Mass 9:00 am
SATURDAY
Saturday (Vigil) Mass 5:00 pm
416207-F

EPISCOPAL
ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1391 SW 11th Street, Live Oak
WEDNESDAY
Eucharist & Unction 10:30 am
& 6:00 pm
THURSDAY
Eucharist 7:00 am
SUNDAY
Eucharist 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Eucharist 11:00 am
Nursery provided for both services.
Parish hall available for community activities
For more information call (386) 362-1837
The Rev. Donald L..Woodrum Rector
416216-F



TABERNACLE BAPTIST
CHURCH
Pastor Gill Roser 362-7800
Gold Kist Blvd. (across from armory)
SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Service 7:30 pm
416217-F
416104-F










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more. The church is located at 9828 US 129 South, Live
Oak. Info: 386-362-2483, ext. 11.

Saturday
Feb. 9
First Central Women's Convention
to hold Pre-Valentine Banquet
First Central Women's Convention will hold Pre-Valen-
tine Banquet at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 at Springville
Community Center, Lake City. Formal attire. Door
prizes. Donation of $25 per person, non-refundable. Info:
Audrey Howell, Southwest District representative, 386-
364-4560.


Saturday
Feb. 9
Greater New Bethel AME Church to
hold Family and Friends Day
Greater New Bethel AME Church will hold its annual
Family and Friends Day at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9. Din-
ner will follow. Everyone is cordially invited to come
and worship with u's. Info: Eva Polite, chairperson, 386-
362-6707, the Rev. Charles Burke, pastor, 386-362-4194.

Saturday-Sunday
Feb. 9-10
Weekend of Spiritual Growth
and Fellowship


Dowling Park Church of God invites you to a Weekend
of Spiritual Growth and Fellowship Saturday-Sunday,
Feb. 9-10. Saturday, Feb. 9 Ladies Retreat "Falling in
Love with Him." Special speaker: Judy Isaacs. Registra-
tion: 8:45 a.m.; Retreat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lunch will be
served. All ladies, young and old, are invited to attend.
RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 7. Call Louise Flowers, 386-
776-1129. Sunday, Feb. 10, special speaker, the Rev. Y Z
Isaacs from Gastonia, N.C. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.,
Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. and Evening Worship at
6:30 p.m. Dowling Park Church of God Pastor Lavon
Caraway invites everyone to come and worship! Come
believing and expecting great things from God's Word.


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INTERDENOMINATONAL

MELODY CHRISTIAN CENTER
& Melody Christian Academy
Highway 129 South Live Oak, FL
(386) 364-4800

Children's Ministry-Youth Ministry-Adults
Services:
Sunday 10:00 am and 6:00 pm (TBA)
Wednesday 7:00 pm Adults
Children's Ministry
Revolution Youth Church
Saturday 7:00 pm Revolution Club
Nursery Available All Services 416233-F
Pastor Frank C. Davis

CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES
1550 Walker Avenue SE Live Oak, FL
(386) 208-1345
Sunday Morning.. ................... 10:30 am
Wednesday Night 7:00 pm
Pastor Wayne Godsmark
Senior Pastor 416239-F '

LUTHERAN
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Karl R. SteWart Pastor
9989 CR 136 (Duval St.) 2 miles East from red light
SUNDAY
Bible Class 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 7:30 pm
386-364-1851
4162-2-F


LIVE OAK CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
915 Church Ave., SW 1 Block So. of Mayo
Road North of High School
Rev. Louis J. Medaris
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 am ,
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Evening Prayer Meeting....................7:00 pm
"A Church on the Move"
416245-F

NON-DENOMINATIONAL
LIVE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST
Minister: Craig Williams
Home: (386) 362-6409
1497 Irvin (S.R. 51)
P.O. Box 281 Live Oak, FL 32060
Church: (386) 364-5922
Bible Classes 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Class...............7:00 pm
Featuring Mentoring Program for Youth
416251-F
LIVE OAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pastor: Dr. W. Ray Kelley
Corner of Hamilton and Ohio Aves.
(Hwy. 129 N)
(386) 362-1085 (386) 209-1614
www.liveoakchristian.org
SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Family Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 7:00 pm
416247-F


PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH U.SA.
421 White Avenue, Live Oak
(386) 362-3199
Pastor Shirley Mergan
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 11:00 am
Communion First Sunday of every month
416255-F

PRESBYTERIAN (PCA)
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
830 Pinewood Street, Live Oak, FL
(386) 362-2323
SUNDAY
9:45 AM Sunday School
for children, youth and adults
11:00 AM Morning Worship
WEDNESDAY
5:45 PM Family Fellowship Meal
6:30 PM Kingdom Kids Children,
Partners in Christ Youth, and Adult Bible Study
7:30 PM Choir Practice
Randy Wilding, Pastor
A Christ-centered, Gospel-proclaiming,
People-loving, Family Church 416254-F

PENMtCOSAL
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
Headquarters: Anderson, Indiana
10639 US Hwy. 129 S., Live Oak
386-364-4484
Minister, Rev. James Frye, Jr. 386-362-7689
Pastoral Care, Rev. Wilber Hatch 386-364-5740
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship................10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Mid-Week Service................ 7:00 p.m.
S:416314-F
S UVE OAKFIRST'" '
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
13793 76th St. (Mitchell Rd.), Live Oak, FL
Rev. Donald Suggs
362-2189
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:30 am
Children's Church 10:30 am
Morning Worship 10:30 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night 7:30 pm
416303-F
LIVE OAK CHURCH OF GOD
9828 US Hwy 129 South
Rev. Fred R. Watson 362-2483
Web: www.liveoakchurchofgod.com
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 10:38 am
Children's Church 10:38 am
Children Choir 5:30 pm
Evening Worship 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
Pre-service Meal 5:45 pm
Family Training Hour.....................7:00 pm
Preschool Classes, Boys Clubs, Girls
Clubs, V.I.B.E. Youth Church, Young
Adults Class and Sanctuary Bible Class
FRIDAY
Prayer at the Gates of the City...:.......7:00 8:15 am
416256-F


PENTECOSTAL
DOWLING PARK CHURCH OF GOD
23500 CR.250, Live Oak, FL
386-658-3151
Pastor Lavon Caraway
SERVICE TIMES
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Children's Church........ ............ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wed. Family Night 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer 9:00 a.m.
Nursery provided on Sunday 416317-F


SEVENTH DAY ADVENIW
LIVE OAK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH
Pastor Brandon White
11239 SR 51, Live Oak, FL 32071
364-0717 English; 330-2575 Spanish
SATURDAY SERVICES
Sabbath School 9:15 am
Devine 11:00 am
TUESDAY
Worship & Tuesday Night
Prayer Meting 7:00 p.m.
416281-F


PINE GROVE UNTIED METHODIST
CHURCH
5300 CR 136A, Live Oak
Phone (386) 362-5595
Pastor Karl Wiggins
SUNDAY
Celebration of Joy -
New Contemporary Service 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School -Adults &Young Children.............9:30 a.m.
Choir Practice 10:30 a.m.
Traditional Service.)........... ,. I 1.... .. ll:00 a.m.
Adulllible Classes., 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School Youth 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.,
MONDAY
Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Youth Group Service 5:30 p.m.
Pastor Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
"Enter to Worship .... Depart to Service'" .
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
311 S. Ohio Avenue, Live Oak 362-2047
Pastor Jim Wade
"COME WORSHIP W ITII US"
SUNDAY
Early Worship 8:30 am
Opening Assembly 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
WEDNESDAY
Children's Choirs 5:30 pm
SPY (kindergarten grade 5)................6:00 pm
Youth Meeting 6:00 pm
Adult Handbells 6:00 pm
Men's Crusaders 7:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:30 pm
Nursery available Sunday
8:30 and 11:00 services 416291-F


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The word "integrity" comes from the Latin word
:*m "integritas," meaning soundness or wholeness, and
this is the same word from which we get the word
"integer." A person of integrity, like an integer, is
complete and whole. The American Heritage ..,
.Dictionary defines integrity as: "n. 1. Steadfast
adherence to a strict ethical code. 2. The state
of being unimpaired; soundness. 3. The quality
or condition of being whole or undivided;
completeness." The first definition, steadfast
.. adherence to a strict ethical code, is what we
usually think of when we think of a person with
integrity. That is, we think of someone who will
not compromise their principles for some
S temporary gain or advantage. And although this
definition seems to suggest that a person of ,
integrity might be overly rigid in adhering to j
their ethical code, the third definition, the quality
or condition of being whole or undivided, more
aptly suggests that the person of integrity is
someone who is of one mind and has an undivided
spirit. You cannot be'a person of integrity and serve
both God and mammon. The calmness and composure
that is the hallmark of the person of integrity comes
0 naturally from having an undivided spirit and being wholh
dedicated to right conduct.
7,-w Hear, 0 Israel The Lord our God, the
0 Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord
your God with all your heart, and with
all your soul, and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
SR.S.V. Mark 12:29-30


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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 am
416289-F
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METHODIST
12005 CR 137
963-2154 963-3071
Pastor James Messer
Music: Geiger Family
SUNDAY
Sunday School 10:00 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Evening Vespers 6:00 pm
@ Huntsville UMC, Lake Jeffery Road
TUESDAY
Prayer Intercession at the Alter
7:00 am, Noon and at 7:00 pm
Church is opened all day, Everyone is welcome
McLeran Memorial Library
Tuesday 9:30 am to 11:30 am
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study 7:00 pm
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church observes Lent


The highlight of the year for
Christians is Easter, the day when
our Lord rose from the dead. Lent
is a 40-day season of preparation
for Easter.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church will
hold its Ash Wednesday service
Feb. 6. Eucharist begins at 6:30
p.m., soups at 6:30 p.m. and classes
at 7 p.m. The church is located at
1391 SW Eleventh St. Live Oak.
This marks the beginning of the
Season of Lent. If you have never
attended this service, it is quite
remarkable and one you shouldn't
miss. -


During Lent, St. Luke's is
inviting everyone to attend the
Wednesday night "souper supper"
program directly after Eucharist at
6 p.m. They are thrilled to have
Andy Decker presenting four
classes on "Mormonism: Cult or
Christian" beginning at 7 p.m.
Also, Father Don will conduct a
Q&A session.
Schedule: Feb. 13 Andy Decker
- "Our Plumbline: A Rigorous
Examination of the Christian
Faith;" Feb. 20 Andy Decker -
"The Life of Joseph Smith and
Foundation of Mormonism;" Feb.


27 Andy Decker 'The
Development and Structure of
Mormonism;" and March 5 Andy
Decker "Mormon Doctrines and
Theology;" March 12 Father Don
- "Stump the Priest" or Father
Knows Best" session! Take your
pick!; March 16 Holy Week
begins with Palm Sunday. There
will be more to follow on the Holy
Week schedule; and March 23 -
Easter.
You are invited to join in this
season of Lent worship!
For more information, please call
386-362-1837.


Live Oak Church of God offers
barbecue pork dinners
Live Oak Church of God will offer barbecue dinners
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8. Cost: $6. Menu: bar-
becue pork, slaw, baked beans, roll and cake. Dine in,
carry out or delivery. Delivery available for five plates or
more. The church is located at 9828 US 129 South, Live
Oak. Info: 386-362-2483, ext. 11.


First Central Women's Convention
to hold Pre-Valentine Banquet

First Central Women's Convention will hold Pre-Valen-
tine Banquet at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 at Springville
Community Center, Lake City. Formal attire. Door
prizes. Donation of $25 per person, non-refundable. Info:
Audrey Howell, Southwest District representative, 386-
364-4560.


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Sunday
Feb. 10, 17 and 24
Live Oak Christian Church to hold
series on Love and Marriage
What does the Bible say about Love and Marriage?
Dr. W. Ray Kelly, pastor of the Live Oak Christian
Church will answer this question during a three ser-
mon series beginning Sunday, Feb. 10 and concluding
Sunday Feb. 24. The Church Family Worship is at 11
a.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn God's plan
for our marriages. The church is located at 1015 Ohio
Avenue North, Live Oak. Info: Dr. Kelly, 386-362-
1085 or liveoakchristianchurch@windstream.net.
Ongoing church meetings

AWANA clubs-Wednesday nights, First Baptist
Church of Live Oak. Info: 386-362-1583, www.fb-
cliveoak.org-click on children's ministry.
Bethel Creek Baptist Church hosts a singing group
at 6 p.m., first Sunday. Church is located at 8945 CR 53,
Day. Birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated af-
ter the singing and all are welcome.
Greater Vision Support Group
Greater Vision Support Group meets every Friday at
9:30- a.m. at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 S. Walker
Ave., Live Oak, FL 32064; Info: 386-208-1345.
Old Time Gospel Memorial Jamboree-first Friday,
6:30 p.m., in Lee Worship Center, 398 Magnolia Drive,
Lee; free Gospel concert; open mike; everyone is invit-
ed, bring a covered dish and bring a friend; door prize;
free will offering and donations taken to benefit the roof
building fund and expenses of the sing; groups, singers


and pickers, if you want to perform or for more infor-
mation, contact Allen and Brenda McCormick, 850-
971-4135, after 6 p.m. .
Home Front Ministries
Home Front Ministries holds weekly meetings; offers
spiritual and emotional support to women going through
separation, divorce or a troubled marriage; also, offers
individual prayer ministry to women, regardless of mar-
ital status, for healing life's hurts. Located in Lake City.
Info: 386-754-2800 or 386-963-4903.
Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS)
A faith-based support group for mothers with infants
to school age children. Come and enjoy talking with
other moms, guest speakers, snacks, crafts, children's
activities; 9:30 a.m.-noon; second and fourth Tuesdays,
September-May) at First Baptist Church, 401 W.
Howard Street, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-1583.
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.-l
p.m., at John H. Hale Park and Recreation Center, Du-
val Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-364-
4560.
Community Christian Center Food Assistance
Program
Community Christian Center Food Assistance Pro-
gram, five miles west of 1-75 on US 90, on the north
side of the road; open to the public; Info: 386-6113.
"Faith without works is dead" James 2:26.
Home Front Ministries Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Well-
born Church of God; open to all women; offers spiiitu-
al and emotional support to women going through sep-


aration, divorce or a troubled marriage; also, offers in-
dividual prayer ministry to women, regardless of mari-
tal status, for healing life's hurts. Info: 386-963-4963.
Live Oak Church of God "Prayer at the City
Gates"
Live Oak Church of God holds "Prayer at the City
Gates," every Friday, 7-8:15 a.m., 9828 US 129 South
and the roundabout. Info: 386-362-2483.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church ALPHA
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1391 Eleventh Street,
Live Oak; ALPHA; nursery; youth program; open to
anyone, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Info: 386-362-1837.
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys meeting
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys meeting; 5:30 p.m.;
first Saturday; SRRC Arena in Branford; and 5:30 p.m.,
second Saturday; Suwannee County Coliseum Arena,
Live Oak.
"Coming to terms with your divorce"
First Baptist Church of Live Oak, Howard Street;
nine-week course, "Coming to Terms with Your Di-
vorce;" Info: 386-362-1583.
Broken Lance Church
First American Indian church, Live Oak; nine miles
south on US 129; open to all persons; services: 10 a.m.
and 11 a.m. Info: Broken Lance Church, 386-364-5998
or 386-364-6547.
Services at noon on Wednesdays at Ebenezer AME
Church
Ebenezer AME Church, corner Houston Avenue and
Parshley Street; worship services at noon each Wednes-
day for one hour; lunch served by church staff; The Rev.
Charles E. Graham, pastor.
Wanted Wanted Wanted!
Pregnancy Crisis Center, 112 Piedmont Street, Live
Oak eedgs \1olunteers.jnf:)386-330-2229.


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How to have



a fair fight


Mark Trammell Trio makes


first-ever appearance in Madison


Heart Matters
By Angie Land

"Let's have a fair fight." If
there are rules for this in
sports, surely we need some
in our relationships! We
often believe that if we are
not having conflict we are in
great shape and we tend to
measure the health of our
relationships by whether or
not we have had a
disagreemeAt or an argument
lately. When we are having
conflict, we start thinking,
"If we could just stop
fighting, our relationship
would be great!" In reality,
a great relationship is not
one with no conflict, but one
where issues get resolved.
Accept the fact that you are
two different people, and
you will have differences of
opinions. You will
disagree...you will argue.
Avoiding conflict for the
sake of peace never brings
peace...at least for the one
who is doing the avoiding,
and it sends the message to
the other person that what
they are saying or doing is
okay, so there is never a
need for change.
In relationships, a
"healthy" fight is a way of
two people disagreeing
while understanding that the
goal is to stay connected. It's
not about being right,
proving wrong or fixing the
other person, and this can be
tough to remember in the
heat of an argument. Ever
notice how many of your
fights are the same over and
over? You have been here
so many times; you know.
exactly what the other is
going to say. This is a signal
that the issue has not been
resolved...and as you repeat
the same arguments, you are
pretty sure you won't be
finding the answer this time
either.
So, if we understand that
conflict will be a part of our
relationships, let's learn how
to fight fair with the goal of
remaining connected:
First, commit to being
direct and specific. Vague,
indirect accusations give the


other person nowhere to,
begin resolution...they know
something is wrong, but not
sure if you agree with them
about exactly what the
problem is. In Matthew
18:15, the Bible says, "If
your brother sins against
you, go and show him his
fault, just between the two of
you..." When we are
specific, the problem is
exposed, and hopefully the
answers will be easier to
find. Also, tie the problem
to how it is hurting the
relationship instead of just
being critical. Saying
something like, "When you
aren't honest with me, it
makes it hard to trust you,"
works better than "You
never tell the truth...you are
just a liar!"
To maintain a fair fight,
keep to the issue at hand.
When the discussion turns to
blame, defensiveness and
other issues, it is time. to stop
and refocus. "We're getting
sidetracked...what is really
important here is that we are
able to trust one
another...what will help
solve this problem?"
No hitting below the
belt.... being angry is part of
being passionate. That is
why those we love the most
can drive us so crazy...but
anger does not give us
license for being sarcastic,
using foul language or
sending the other person on
a guilt trip. This will resolve
nothing...and remember the
goal is to remain connected.
Agree beforehand that if the
argument escalates, the
conversation will end and be
addressed at another time.
Finally, remember that
disagreements are part of a
healthy relationship. They
don't have to be a big deal,
but they will be if we try to
avoid them or allow them to
escalate. When you argue,
talk about it as it happens: "
I know we are both mad
right now, but I want you to
know that I love you, and I
love that I can disagree with
you and still know that you
love me." This is a huge
step toward resolving issues
and keeping our hearts
connected...and
remember...our hearts;
matter!
Blessings,
Angie
Heart Matters is a weekly
column written by Angie
Land, Director of the Family
Life Ministries of the
Lafayette Baptist
Association, where she
teaches bible studies, leads
marriage and family
conferences and offers
biblical counseling to
individuals, couples and
families. ContactAngie with
questions or comments at
angieland3@windstream.net


The Mark Trammell Trio


The Mark Trammell Trio of
Gadsden, Ala., will be
making their first-ever
appearance in Madison on Friday,
Feb. 8, 2008, at Yogi Bear's
Jellystone Park, beginning at 7 p.m.
Admission is free, however a love
offering will be received.
Mark Trammell is a familiar name
in southern gospel music, having
performed with America's top
quartets, such as Gold City, the
Kingsmen and the Cathedrals, and
the trio Greater Vision. Having


performed nearly 30 years, Mark is
known for his unmistakable smooth
baritone voice.
More than 25 years ago, Mark
Trammell, as a member of the
Kingsmen, shared the stage with one
of southern gospel music's best-
loved tenor singers, Ernie Phillips.
Today, Ernie's son, Eric Phillips,!
sings tenor for the Mark Trammell
Trio. Like the others, Eric is very
ministry-minded. "It's all about the
message," he says. "I want to.be an
encouragement to people and to


To learn more about
the Mark Trammell
Trio, visit their website
at www.marktrammell
ministries.com.

share the Word through song to
unbelievers. It's very humbling, yet,
also very rewarding when someone
tells you how a song you've sung
has been inspiring to them, or
helped them in some way deal with a
problem or difficult situation."
Phillips has been with the trio since
its beginning.
The newest member of the Mark
Trammell Trio is Dustin Sweatman.
Dustin is 22 years old and hales from.
Cumming, Ga. For the past three
years Dustin sang with the Dixie
Melody Boys. He is not only a very
talented lead singer, but is an
awesome keyboard artist as well.
Steve Hurst is a renowned
musician, instructor and mentor to
many of today's favorite gospel
artists. He has been involved in
ministry for over thirty years. Steve
loved music as a child and furthered
his training throughout his
schooling. He graduated from
George Peabody College for
Teachers of Vanderbilt. Following
graduation he began working as a
music instructor for groups and
soloists as well as working in music
schools around the country. He
started the Steve Hurst School of
Music in 1992. Steve now travels
with the Mark Trammell Trio singing
selected songs on each program.
A rich history of southern gospel
music can be found within the roots
of the Mark Trammell Trio. To learn
more about the Mark Trammell Trio,
visit their website at
www.marktrammellministries.com.
For more information, please call
850-973-4622 or 850-464-0114.


More than enough


By David H. Matier
Doctor of Pastoral Counseling

People spend their money on a
variety of "stuff." Have you ever
noticed the amount of space in the
local grocery store dedicated to selling
pet food? The reason for this is those
in marketing know that people in this
country "spend big" when it comes to
their pets! How many varieties of
cereal were available when you were a
child? Today there is a cereal for each
child's whim: Look at the toys on the
shelves at your favorite store.
Today you can see such things as
bubble gum flavored toothpaste that
shoppers "can't live without!" The
old generic toothpaste just will not do
even though it has the same
ingredients and is less expensive.
Everybody thinks they must have "the
best." Somehow, the "most expensive
is equated with "the best."
Many families max out credit cards
during the Christmas Holidays
thinking, "We have to have the most
and the best." It is said that sharks


have feeding frenzies. It looks like
humans have spending frenzies! It
appears that it has been going on-for
some time and there seems to be no
end in sight. The mismanagement of
funds has caused the destruction of
many families. When the money gets
short'tension increases and tempers'
flare, marriages break up leaving the
children as "broken pieces" strewn all
about.
Then your pastor mentions giving;
you say, "I don't have enough money
left over after all the bills are paid" -
and get angry at the preacher. II
Chronicles 24:10 says, "...and all the
people rejoiced ("...God loveth a
cheerful giver" I Corinthians 9:7),
and brought in, and cast into the
chest." There is more to life than
getting. Some in an attempt to get
rich have nothing while others give
and give and give and have great
riches (Proverbs 13:7). Someone has-
said, "God shovels it in faster than
you can shovel it out; after all God
uses a bigger shovel!" You don't need
to be a doctor of theology to


understand that God blesses cheerful
.giving (Luke 6:38). When you give
God's way it has benefits!
Going on to II Chronicles 24:10 you
can see that "...all the people rejoiced"
and gave and in verse 11 the Elible
says, "...they set the house of God in
his state, and strengthened it." And it
goes on to say that they had more then
enough, so much so that they were
able to furnish the house of God with
the leftovers. There was more than
enough!
When you are purchasing all that
"stuff," think about first-things-first.
Give that appropriate portion back to
the Lord (if you don't know what it is,
ask your pastor) first.


My new step-counter and spiritual growth


By Derek Maul
Sometimes it's
the simplest gifts
that bring the
most joy.
Take this past
Christmas. lMy
son, Andrew.
gave me one of
those digital
"step-counter"
devices that
records how far I
walk.
It was a thoughtful gift,
because he know, I've made
great strides in the health
department this past year. My
program has been a no-frills
intervention of dog-walking and
careful eating. The two
straightforward changes have
combined to take off 20


unwanted pounds,
lower my
cholesterol, cut my
triglycerides by two-
thirds, lower blood
pressure, and


produce a resting
heart rate around 50.
Now, with the
step-counter, I can
S< be more deliberate
., in my discipline.
S: Here's how it works.
Depending on stride
length, around 2,000 steps equals
one mile. For me it's close to
1,900. With two long walks each
day and short excursions
between, I was starting at around
10.000-12,000. My goal is 50
miles a week, which means
around 14,000 steps per day.
The genius of the step-counter


is accurate feedback. Simply
knowing provides immediate
results, and the opportunity to
walk an extra 500 steps before
lunch or to add 250 tnore during
a short break more easily turns
into positive behavior when I see
the fact of it digitally displayed.
It's a principle that works
across the board. People can
lower or raise their heart rate
while watching a real-time
monitor; it's easier to maintain
45 mph when the speedometer
works; accurately measuring
calorie intake can lead to weight
loss; cars with "heads-up" fuel-
use displays get better mileage.
Ditto our family health and
spiritual lives. Recording TV use
leads to less mind-sucking;
posting a chart to plan and record
family dinners increases


togetherness; keeping a journal
of devotional time is a gteat way
to grow closer to God; hearing
the words "I love you" impacts
relationships moment by
moment.
Anything we can measure can
then be modified. Knowing
where we stand is half the battle.
So here's my challenge. Pick
one positive behavior you'd like
to increase, figure out how to
measure it, then keep records for
one week. Now you're 90
percent of the way toward your
goal. It doesn't take a lot of
personal discipline to grow
spiritually, but it does take some.
I %walk.
Blessings
Derek
For more about Derek Maul,
go to www.derekhnaul.ner.


First Advent
Christian
Church of Live
Oak to host
The Hyssongs

First Advent Christ-
ian Church of Live
Oak invites you to a
service of worship and
ministry in music with
The Hyssongs at 10:30
a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23.
They are a well-
known Southern
Gospel Music family
trio from Rockport,
Maine who sing and
travel extensively
throughout the United
States and Canada.
The church is located
at 699 Pinewood Dri-
ve, on the corner of
Pinewood and Walker.
Info: 386-362-1802.


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1,296 sq.ft. Call for details.

HORIZON PLANTATION- 1,020 acres
with outbuildings and a couple of houses.
Some pasture, 20 acre lake, timberland.
Wildlife is abundant. Located in growth area,
paved road frontage. Has future development
potential. $5,950 per acre. MLS#60841


For more information on these
subdivisions, call Ronnie Poole
at 386-362-4539 or
386-208-3175. Visit our website


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3Bd/2B uricK nome sits on 2 lots in tne Maynor auodivision. Tou can 5sit niCE ., ieluvein rousiutn has. net-a uenau yau, upy pt'auv. v y
on the screen porch and watch the birds and squirrels. Interior has been utilities. Paved street. Large master with large closet. The sunroom
updated, roof replaced 2006. 2 outbuildings, one is compatible for is enclosed, has ceiling fans. Newly painted interior, small garden
electricity. Replaced HVAC June 06. Master shower retiled in 2006. shed In back yard. Paved driveway, gate. Appliances less than a
$149,000. MLS#63369 1325 S. Marion St. Live Oak year old. $149,900. 629 Lamar Street MLS#60938
Need a Handy Real Estate Agent? Call Anita Handy


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Residential & CommerciaL
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* Close to Schools & Shopping
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For more information, call:
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1120 SW Silas Drive
Live Oak, FL 32064 &A
423506-F


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A MUST SEEI In town close to shopping, doctors, schools, ntorary, etc. upaatea
home !' many e\uas Peaceful area. friendiv commumnly. 3/2 garage $199,500
Call Eltzabeth Pineda, 655-2656 MLS#64034
Directions: Go South on Ohio to Alarymac St, left to Gay St, right on Martha St,
home on right.


THIS 5 acres unh 3/2 MH would make an ideal mini-farm for your horses Part
wooded and pasture. Additional 5 acres can be purchased. Located about equal
distance from Lite Oak and Lake City. Paved road frontage $139,000. Call Lrvin
Dees. 208.4276 NML5163700
EVERY rHING You could want, custom cabinets, ceramic nle. whirlpool tub.
-ecuritN system, I car garage Eetenor is hardy board, landscaped $184,500 Call
Lori Alban, 208-4446I MLS#64-431 www.magnoliawalk.net
20 ACRES fenced and cross fenced, ready for )our horses or cows Older DWMH,
a lot of work has been done on the inside. counienrops.and floors Call Carl Roger-s.
688.7087 MLS#63970i
CONVENIENT LOCATION- to schools and shopping Three bedroom. 2 bath
home \ ith open floor plan has extra room for the kids to play, office space 10
$200,000. Call Ronnie Poole, 2108-3175 NLS#62202
UNIQUE. 20 ac horse property, fenced, cross & electric fenced, full enclosed 4
stall. horse barn, w/ water, elec, & phone. 4/2 MF home, ery clean. estra
homesile, round pen, 12 miles from Live Oak. Pnce reduced $333,000. Call
Glenda McCall, 208-5244. MLS#61637
VERY PRETTY- I acre tract in Old Sugar Mill Farms. New mobile homes are
allowed in this established subdivision. Asking $30,000. Call Patti Wolfe, 205-
3030 NMLS#59811


RIVERFRONT RENDEVOtlS, Nour own private getaway of 2+ acre oun
the historic Suwannee Riser in Hjiniltln Couniv $99.U0i CaJIl S'l s
Newell, 362-5575 MLSf58169


19 ACRES of privJcy unth 3V3 home 3 large outbuilding,. pond. some
pasture. 1/4 mile dirtn rack Fenced, and cross fenced moil rt the property
in planted pines \ery large open and spacious sunken li% mg i,:,om n/ FP
Spacious bedrooms, huge preened in bjck porch. 2 car garage. 2 sell-. I for
home I for irrngation Emergency generatio i .th propane lank $475,1101)
Call Enola Golighil,. 842-2470 NI.SH61047 Avwenolag-lightl. corn
LINBELIEVABLE custom leatures! The 2005 mobile home is lape and
teCtured throughout also lth ciosn molding and walk in closets It has an
ultimate kitchen wnh top of the line simnless appliance-. The 5 acres i well
maintained and closc to the lt.s limitl of Ltc Oak. $175,0U0. Call Sherrel
McCall. 688.7563 MLS#63951
PRETTY RIVERFRONT lot on the Suwannee River Approx 5 miles from
1-10 close to the Spiist 01 Suw.annee Music park $59,0010 Call Sylvia
Newell, 362-55 ,5 MLS#585,14
ONE OF THE FINEST lots in Savannah Planiation. Comer lot %ith paved
road on both sides II )ou want to build in one of Suwannee County's finest
subdivision. then thi is the lot for you $55,000. Call Irvin Dees, 208-4276
NMLS#63?864
FIVE ACRES on pated road, near town Restricted to 1.500 sq ft. home.
$65.000 Call Ronnic Poole. 362-4539. MLS.522...
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LAND AVAILABLE AT UNBELIEVABLE 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 floated 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 bam. $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.
.420384-F


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Realty
of North Florida, Inc.
Corner of Hwy. 27 & Hwy. 51,
Heatlir 1I. Nill Mayo, Florida DorothyNeill
Broker PHONE: (386) 294-2131 Associate
Search the MLS at WWW.LIGHTHOUSEREALTY.US
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TWO ACRE CORNER LOT -e'y B:-US i .Tirbmt
h:. r, I', Usr,r-,i tn.li ..n4 ,:, iri. 6 I jr, t iuiT is Ir.
the area. Lightly wooded and attractive. Make it your
own special getaway, or It could be a great
investment at only $30,000. This Is an
especially neat, clean and tidy area. $30,000
MLS#64385


BUILT [N .2017. Top nowlil amenalies ..un ar,. celamacuC le. c6ustrnm cabnet,
TALL TlMBERS- 5 acres ,.vth paved road access Owner wall finance. $39,900 throughout, whirlpool lub m master bath, and security' system $19-1,500
Call Roonie Peele. 208- 3175 ML5f 64212 Call Duck Calu it. 364-849. MLS#644130 or u sit w n w magnolioa lk net
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bulldable lot directly across tinhe river from leiiord
Springs. Nice area, just around the corner from a
public park and boat ramp. Many springs In the area;
would make a great weekender spot for you cave
divers Additional one-acre lot available next door.
$69,500 MLS#64480


Th- ' BEAUTIFUL IWO-STOR contemporoiy home m Lee ihns noine ies IH
-" all! Located on wooded 5 acres, 3/2 1/2 balhs with breakfast nook. Has 2
SUWANNEE RIVER FRONTAGE! 135 fi. on water, lot is buildable. elevation bdrmTs & ba upstair- with balcony overlooking back yard and above ground
survey available, Suwannee Ridge, fence across front of lot, $86.900, Call Glenda pool. 2 car garage with laundry room Bettei move taIl this one won't las
McCall, 208-5244. MLS#48411 long $289.000 Call Nelda Hatcher, 6S8-8067 MLS#64282
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close to the uIrl ol Mexico, Suwannee River, prime
hunting land and Slelnhatchee. Easy commute to
Galnesvllle. RV hookup & dog pens w/auto feed.
Needs some elbow grease, but a good value for the
price. $24,000 MLS#64444


only a mile off the highway. Yet cose to te river ano
some great hunting areas for the man of the
house. Plus, FIVE well-cared-for and fenced acres for
the kids and pets to roam. This is a 1,536 square
feet, 3/2, extremely well-constructed safe and secure
still home, with lovely views from every window.
Concrete slab under house offers generous parking
and storage space. Enjoy the long-lasting, easy care,
ceramic and wood laminate flooring, and everyone
will love the attractive wood-buming fireplace with
blowers Ceiling fans, eat-at bar, pantry, PLUS a
generously-sized tack room (36x24), AND a 20x24
shed (with concrete slab) give you all the storage or
workshop area you could ask for. And did we
mention the metal roof and quality-bullt stairs, and the
SEER 13 energy-efficient central air conditioning
system $270,000. MLS#64380, Ask for Dorothy Neill.






BEAUTIFUL 22561 Sq Ft. FAMILY HOME ON 20
ACRES 1 Built In 2006. Bold and airy, this modular
home (assembled on site) has It alll Roof and eves
were constructed on site. Stucco skirting Is a luxury
plus Large eat-In-kitchen with see-thru bar to the
living room has Kenmore Elite dual luel stove and
two ovens. Large master bath contains two sinks and
a huge shower area with shower ends at each end.
Wood burning fireplace, 'Separate computer area
could easily be converted Into a large walk In-closet.
Roomy Inside utility room has built-in sink. Satellite
dish. Good clear well water. Pole barn has a partial
concrete pad and electricity, Offered at appraised
value. (Wrought Iron curtain rods do not convey.)
$300,000 MLS #63874. Ask for Dorothy Neill.
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construction equip., ATV's. We are
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Miscellaneous

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I BUY JUNK CARS
Trucks, Vans, Buses, Farm
Equipment, also Scrap Metal,
FREE Pick-up Mon -Sat 386-867-
1396 After 5:00 386-755-9183'

Child Care
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BABY & TODDLER DAYCARE
2-Openings Mon-Fri, Discounts
for multiple children'. Will potty train
for you, references, clean, safe,
food included. CR 136 W. 2 miles
from Advent Christian Village,
Dowling Park.Area
(386) 658-3600.


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 2/11/2008.
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
LABS CKC, Brother & Sister,
9 Months Old. Need to go together
to a good home.
Lesley 386-362-1824
Livestock
LIMOUSINE BULLS & COWS
REGISTERED PURE BREEDS
BLACK, C & C RANCH,
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA
CELL PHONE: 786-298-8359
LLAMAS ALL REGISTERED
and healthy. Mostly females in
various colors and ages. Delivery
available. Price range $500-
$1,500. Jeanne Holliston, Live
Oak, FL. 386-330-0345.
Wanted to Buy
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WANTED TO BUY Antique Treadle
Sewing Machines, Singer
Featherweight Machines, Any
Hand Crank Sewing Machines.
ALSO Toy Treadle Machines
386-658-3128
Garage/Yard Sales
ESTATE 2/9 9 til 2 8407 105th
Rd, off CR 136, across from
Sheriff's Off; Antique & Modern
Furn, Appi, Plus Size Clothes &
Smaller
Shoes, Books, Variety of Albums
YARD SALE SAT 2/2- 7am-2pm
Girls size 12, 1018 Blackburn Ave.
Make a right at Celebrations.
Houses for Rent
HOUSE FOR RENT 2Bd/2Ba
Beautiful Natural Setting, Really
nice. $750 mo, 1st, Last, $300
Sec, NO PETS.
386-362-3002,


$RENT/OWN$
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


BEAUTIFUL 4bd/2.5ba home on
1 acre, 2000sq ft, fireplace, new
flooring and kitchen counters,
dishwasher and washer and dryer,
about 4 miles North of Jasper in
nice area, $850/mo first and last,
move in, power is on. NEVER
STAYS EMPTY LONG. Call Sara
386-362-1372/772-342-4936 leave
message

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FOR RENT 3/1 1600 sq. ft. home
located in Jasper; new tile/carpet;
good neighborhood; fenced
backyard. $500 .month;
fist/last/security. 386-365-8037
HOUSE FOR RENT 3Bd/2Ba
Brick, In Live Oak. $850 mo, 1st,
Last, Sec. Only serious inquiry pis.
Call 386-362-6556 Ask for
Amanda

Mobile Homes for Rent

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DW MOBILE 2Bd/2Ba w/SHOP,
Closed Carport, Large Wooded
Lot,. Private. $700 mo 1st, Last,
Security. 38 -362-1659 .., Leave
Message.

Commercial for Rent
GREAT COMMERCIAL
LOCATION 10249 US 129 S, Live
Odk. 4000 sq ft shop/warehouse
with offices. Annual lease.
386-842-2006

Office Space for Rent
FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE
rin the downtown area. $600 per
nonth. ,Call Ronnie Poole at Poole
Realty,386-362-4539
FOR RENT OFFICE BUILDING
-with 1,440 sq. ft. Has been used
as medical office. $1,250 per
month. Call Ronnie at Poole,
Realty. 386-362-4539
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Excellent location, newly built.
1426 NE Canyon Ave, Live Oak
(Hwy 129. N) near Family Focus
Eye Care. Two spaces available,
each have 1400 sq ft. Please call
(386) 755-9457 '
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


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Moving On Up
Although my college roommate
and I mo\ed to different areas of the
country after graduating. ,e try to
keep in touch. We both lauded jobs
that %%e liked % ith lust enough
income to make ends meet.
Recently I heard that he moed
back to the city, so I called him up to
find out about his new place.
"1 bought a house on the outskirts."
be %%as %ern happ, to tell me.
"That's great." I encouraged
"Ho%[ far out of the cir, are you?"
"It's pretty close to the cit,." he
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Joan Holmes Radford, Realtor,

with Marie Lee Realty
Cell: .386-208-5267, Office 386-364-2828
Fantastic 3bd/2bth home. In-ground pool. Breathtaking landscaping
w/72 sprinkler heads. Hobby house w/cottage look out back. Pond.
Available fully furnished and with lawn equip---or not---your choice.
Price based on your choice. Roof abt. 2 yrs. old. Cathedral ceiling of true
pine. Must Seel 1.98 AC, mol. Call for prices. MLS# 61172
Nice lot in Withlacoochee Shores. River frontage. MHs allowed. Lot
size .66 ac (over 1/2 ac). JUST REDUCED & priced to sell at $41,000.
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Homes for Sale
FOR SALE OR RENT Between
Live Oak & Wellborn, 2006
3bd/2ba, open floor plan, garage,
new electric appliances, 1700+sf,
front porch, back patio, quiet
neighborhood. No Pets.
$1,100mo/$1,100dep. 1 yr lease or
buy for $185,000. By appointment
(352)-210-1685 after 4pm.

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HOUSE FOR SALE in Live Oak-
Buy 1 get 1 FREE! Small 2Bd/1Ba
completely rebuilt from the roof to
the floor, inside and out.
Everything is brand new. Included
is a fixer upper, house next door.
Great investment opportunity. Only
$66,000 for both. No owner
financing. (850) 516-0929

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REDUCED HOME ON 5
WOODED LOTS. 2bd/lba '+ 1
half bath on 1.3 acres +/-, 8561
288th St., Branford,. $78,500
Tonya, Results Realty 386-590-
0352
Mobile Homes for Sale
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GENERAL 1996 14X52
2BD/1BA NEW ARRIVAL, LATE
MODELi! $8,500 AS IS
850-879-7095 or 850-973-2353

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MOBILE 3BD/2BA REMODELED
SINGLE WIDE on 1/4 acre lot New
well & sectic. Close to river, great
starter home. $47,500 neg. 386-
688-0962

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MOBILE HOME AND LAND
REDUCED, I 2bd/2ba. 1989
Fleetwood. On 1 acre Asking
$45,000. Located in Live Oak.
11057 73rd Ct. off of 90 E. Call
386-719-4868
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 on 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
or 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 APPROVAL! 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


Double and

single wide

mobile homes

for rent on

their own lots

in the

Live Oak area.

Ask for

Larry Olds

386 362 2720
416568-F


Move In FAST! 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 mol
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
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ACREAGE IN DOWLING PARK 5
acres, Well, Septic, & Power
Beautifully wooded, paved road
frontage, additi acreage avail.
Owner financing, NO DOWN
PAYMENT Only $719 mo. $69,900
total. 352-215-1018
D/W MOBILE 3BD/2BA ON 4.79
ACRES CH/AC, fpl, porches, barn,
part cleared part wooded near
Wellborn. $115,000 Phone 904-
737-8191 or 904-504-2081

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DOWLING PARK 1 ACRE
beautiful country setting on paved
road frontage. Owner Financing,
NO down payment,-Only $205 mo
total $19,900.352-215-1018
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY
10 Ac, North of Mayo, $80,000
OWNER FINANCING
1-941-778-7980 EXT: 7565
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OWNER FINANCE
1981 FIESTA 24x52, 3/2 MH.
Approx 6 ac. Corner of 136th &
80th Terrace in Live Oak. $85K
Call 386-867-0048
OWNER FINANCE
3/2 DWMH with family room
addition. on 1 acre. 7852 137th PI.
Live Oak, FL Call 386-867-0048.
Help Wanted
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and

Land for sale.

Financed

by owner.


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-FOR RENT-
2or 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
416570-F


AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER
Musgrove Construction has
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Apply in person at 8708 US Hwy
90 East Live Oak, FL Drug Free
Workplace

FirstDay
BOOKKEEPER Local Insurance
Agency seeking individual with
QuickBooks experience. Should
be able to multitask and answer
busy phones. Fax resume to 386-
362-6325 Attn: Mandy

FirstDay
Bus Driver-On Call
Lafayette County
Bondable
Able to obtain valid Florida
Class D driver's license
No traffic violations
Apply at: Suwannee River
Economic Council, Inc.,
114 SW Community Circle
Mayo, FL 32066
Deadline: 2/11/08
S386)362-4115 Voice/TDD
formative Action Employer
CAREER OPPORTUNITY for
Product and Customer
Support Representative:
Highly motivated people needed in
Tifton, Douglas and Valdosta
areas. Qualifications: Marketing
diploma or equivalent 5 years
experience involving knowledge of
agriculture and industrial
equipment operations and
mechanical functions. Excellent
benefits offered: Group insurance,
401K, life, dental and voluntary
benefits. Email resume to:
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CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
For regional and over the road
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Driver's h6me every weekend
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Average salary $50K to $60K. Call
386-364-3250 or 386-590-1980.

CEO needs 5-10 personal
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work. Van Fleet, Boats,
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Department Heads wanted in
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386-362-1734

FirstDay
COMMERCIAL TRUCK
DRIVER II
The Suwannee County Public
Works Department is currently
recruiting for the position of casual
Commercial Truck Driver II. This
position will primarily be located at
the landfill. This is semi-skilled
work in the operation of 10-wheel
dump trucks, refuge trucks,
knuckle boom trucks and other
equipment as required. Requires
decisions relative to the
application of various established
rules and procedures, which may
affect quality, accuracy, and safety.
Minimum qualifications require
education equivalent to partial high
school education plus two years
experience in the operation of
large commercial trucks related to
the position; or, an equivalent
combination of training and
experience. Must possess a valid
CDL Class "A" or Class "B" license,
and have a clean record. Entry
rate is $9.02 per hour. Interested
applicants must submit a County
application and a copy of valid
Florida Driver's License to the
Administrative Services
Department, 224 Pine Avenue,
Live Oak, FL' 32060, (386) 362-.
6869. Position will remain open
until filled. The Suwannee County
Board of County Commissioners is
an equal employment opportunity
employer that does not
discriminate against any qualified
employee or applicant because of
race, color, national origin, sex,
including pregnancy, age,
disability, or marital status.
Spanish speaking individuals are
encouraged to apply. All
applicants subject to a pre-
employment physical. Successful
completion of a drug test is a
condition of employment.


FirstDay
DRIVERS Local company is
seeking a truck driver. Must have
Class A CDL, have 2 or more
years experience. Also, must have
experience in a 39ft frameless
dump trailer. Only send resume if
qualified. Fax # 386-935-0933 or
boydbro@windstream.net /

HOUSEKEEPING / FLOOR
CARE
Seeking detail oriented person
for full time positions capable of
completing tasks with some
independence. Responsible for
routine floor care including
cleaning, waxing, and buffing.
Must be comfortable operating
floor machine and buffing
machine. Normal shift 6am to
2pm. Fill in for housekeeping as
needed. Occassional weekends
and night shift hours. Contact:
Bobby Roberts, Lafayette Health
Care Center, 512 W. .Main St.,
Mayo, FL


MAINTENANCE
Seeking positive minded
individual who interacts well with
others for working supervisor
position. Provides and oversees
maintenance needs for facility,
grounds and equipment for ten
year old skilled nursing center.
A/C, heating, minor equipment,
plumbing, electrical,
refrigeration and other
experience in commercial
building repair and preventive
maintenance desired. Health
care plant operations
experience a plus. Send resume
to Richard Wisdahl,
Administrator, Lafayette Health
Care Center, 512 W. Main St.,
Mayo, FL 32066


FirstDay
SECRETARIAL/
DATA INPUT
Desirable Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma, including
supplemental courses in typing
and general business subjects.
2. Two years experience
performing receptionist and/or
data input functions.
3. Attain a minimum typing score
of 45 correct words per minute.
4. Mature and emotional stability
with the ability to get along with
people and follow instructions
5. Experience with the operation of
a computer and knowledge of
Microsoft Word/Excel and
Database.
Apply at: Suwannee River
Economic Council, Inc
1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Bldg 2
Live Oak, FL 32064
Deadline for receipt of application:
February 12, 2008
386-362-4115 Voice /TDD
Affirmative Action Employer

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(FOOD STORE)
MANAGERS/
ASSISTANTS AND
CASHIERS
Convenience Store is seeking
highly motivated, enthusiastic
professionals for Live Oak,
Jasper and Jennings areas.
Must have experience.
Offering competitive salary,
Bonus, weekly pay, Holidays,
paid Vacation & 401K plan.
e-mail resume to
District Supervisor, Bertie at
bculpepper@fasttrackstores.com


FirstDay
Personal Care Worker
On Call
Lafayette County
Must have Nurses Aide or Home
Health Aide Certification.
Homemaker-On Call
Lafayette County
Provide nutritional, home
maintenance and supporting
services to individuals 60+ years
of age.
Apply at: Suwannee River
Economic Council, Inc.,
114 SW Community Circle
Mayo, FL 32066
or mail application to :
SREC, Inc. P.O. Box 1424
Mayo, FL 32066
Deadline: 2/11/08
(386)- 362-4115 Voice/TDD
Affirmative Action Employer


PRESIDENT
OF
NORTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The District Board of Trustees
invites applications from
innovative and visionary leaders
for the President of North
Florida Community College. The
College is in its 50th year of
serving six rural counties in
North Florida. See our Web
Site at www.nfcc.edu for
details and qualifications. EOE


FirstDay
LPN or RN
NEEDED PART TIME
7a-7p or 7p -7a
Suwannee Health Care Center,
1620 E. Helvenston Street, Live
Oak, FI 32064. Contact angel
Akins or Amelia Tompkins at 386-
362-7860


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Sales Record Form


LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I
.Suwannee River Regional Library
is seeking applicants for the
position of Library Technician I at
the Live Oak Library Youth
Services Department, Live Oak,
FL. This temporary grant-funded
5-hour per week position will
commence no earlier than January
1, 2008 and end on or before
September 30, 2008. This position
will be responsible for developing
programs and activities for youth
and young adults and will also be
responsible for coordinating and
organizing volunteers. It also
requires strong interpersonal,
organizational and communicative
skills; experience working with
groups is highly 'desired. Proven
experience with computer software
and knowledge of the Internet is
required. Experience in record
keeping, evaluative reports and
policy implementation is required.
Duties include implementing and
overseeing library policy and
procedure, a variety of technical
library assignments, and service to
the public. Requires graduation
from a standard high school
supplemented by some training
beyond high school in library
science or related fields, or any
equivalent combination of training
and experience. Salary range is
$7.29 to $11.16 per hour based on
qualifications and experience.
Applications may be picked up at
the Suwannee County
Administrative Services
Department, 224 Pine Avenue,
Live Oak, FL 32064; telephone
(386) 362-6869. Applicants are
encouraged to submit resumes,
letters of reference, and other
biographical information with their
applications. All applications must
be returned to the Suwannee
County Administrative Services
Department. Position will remain
open until filled. The Suwannee
County Board of County
Commissioners is an equal
employment opportunity employer
that does not discriminate against
any qualified employee or
applicant because of race, color,
national origin, sex, including
pregnancy, age disability, or
marital status. Spanish speaking
individuals are encouraged to
apply. All applicants subject to a
pre-employment physical.
"Successful completion of a drug
test is a condition of employment."

FirstDay
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICIAN Must have
knowledge on industrial electrical
code. IT knowledge helpful but not
required. Send resume to
Maintenance Electrician PO Box
1949 Lake City, FL 32056

FirstDay
MAINTENANCE MAN WANTED
with knowledge of plumbing,
electric and carpentry. Tools
required. Transportation a must.
Drug free workplace. Call (386)
330-2567


1-800-525-4182


FirstDay
RN CLINICAL
CARE COORDINATOR /
MANAGER
Seeking RN for day shift Monday -
Friday with rotation of on-call.
Need excellent clinical,
organizational, and time
management1 skills. Prefer
background with supervisory
experience. Competitive wages
and benefits. Great working
environment. Contact: Holly Reed,
Director of Nursing, Lafayette
Health Care Center. 512 W. Main
St., Mayo, FL. 386-294-3300

FirstDay
MAINTENANCE PERSON
needed full time ASAP. Must have
experience. Contact Troy Fletcher
or Angela Akins at 386-362-7860
or apply at Suwannee Health Care
Center, 1620 E. Helvenston St.,
Live Oak, Fl. 32064. Delta Health
Group.
EOE/V/D/M/F

Autos for Sale
1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
MODEL, All leather, low milege,
well cared for, runs great, $5,200.
386-364-1247 Live Oak.
CHRYSLER LABARON
CONVERTIBLE V-6, Auto,
Excellent Condition, Low Mileage,
Beautiful Car, $3,500. 386-208-
0728 Live Oak.
MAZDA RX-7 1993. Don't miss
out! Gorgeous coupe with 22,000
miles. Brown with black interior. 2
door, manual. 2WD, 8 cylinder. No
damages.
VIN#jm1fd3317p0204406. Asking
$5000.Email
david@agusti@msn.com.

Trucks for Sale
CHEVY 3/4 TON 2003 PICK-UP
Ex Cab, Duramax Diesel, Allison
Tran, Bose Sound, Elect Mirrors,
Non-Smoker 71K, $21K obo 386-
688-1933 GRB143@Yahoocorri

FirstDay
TOYOTA T100 1997 PICKUP V-6
SR5 X-Cab (4WD). Body & Susp
lift, Claw Tires 36X14.50 Alloy
wheels Exc condition. $5,200 386-
938-3770 or 813-431-1870
Vans for Sale

FORD WINDSTAR mini-van, 1997.
Good condition. Automatic, V-6,
cold a/c, rear window defrost,
cruise control. $2,200 or best offer.
Monica, 386-330-2036.


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AARP Tax Aide local sites
AARP Tax Aide local sites are: Lake City: Monday and
Thursday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Southside Recreation Cen-
ter, St. Margaret Street; Live Oak: Tuesday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.;
Community Presbyterian Church, across' from Winn-Dixie,
Pinewood Street and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Suwannee River
Regional Library, 1848 US 129 South; Branford: Wednesday,
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Suwannee River Regional Library, 703 NW
Suwannee Street. Bring photo identification and Social Secu-
rity Numbers of dependents; last year's return, if any; W-2's
or SSA-1099, if you receive Social Security and any other in-
come forms received, interest and dividend information from
bank or brokers. Local Coordinators: Lake City Muriel
Caldwell, 386-754-4655; Branford and Live Oak Linda
Young, 386-364-8396.


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Suwannee Legals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF LIVE OAK
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA, SERVING AS THE
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections
163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida
Statutes, as amended, objections,
recommendations and comments
concerning the amendment, as described
below, will be heard by the City Council of
the City of Live Oak, Florida, serving as the
Local Planning Agency of the City of Live
Oak, Florida, at a public hearing on
February 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard, in
the City Council Meeting Room, City Hall
located at 101 White Avenue Southeast,
Live Oak, Florida.

CPA 08-1, an application by the City
Council, to amend the text of the.
Comprehensive Plan by amending Policy
1.1.2 of the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan by adding
Residential, Very Low Density (less than or
equal to 1 dwelling unit per acre) as a land
use classification.

The public hearing may be continued to
one or more future date. Any interested
party shall be advised that the date, time
and place of any continuation of the public
hearing shall be announced during the
public hearing and that no further notice
concerning the matter will be published,
unless said continuation exceeds six
calendar weeks from the date of the above
referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all
interested parties may appear to be heard
with respect to the amendment.

Copies of the amendment are available for
public inspection at the Office of the Land
Development Regulation Administrator, City
Hall located at 101 White Avenue
Southeast, Live Oak, Florida, during
regular business hours.

All persons are advised that if they decide
to appeal any decisions made at the above
referenced public hearing, they will need a
record of the proceedings, and that for such
purpose they may need to ensure that a
verbatim record, of the proceedings Is
made, which record Includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICETO INTERESTED
PARTIES FOR SANITARY
SEWER MAIN EXTENSION
ON DOUGLAS STREET
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA

The City of Live Oak, Florida requests
sealed proposals and statements of
qualifications from interested and qualified
parties for'Sanitary Sewer main Extension
on Douglas Street, Live Oak, Florida..

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of
223 LF of 8" PVC pipe, two manholes, six
6" Service Laterals to the Right-of-Way.

SELECTION CRITERIA: The proposal
should address, at a minimum, the criteria
indicated below.
1) Itemized price w/total (2) Schedule for
completion

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Project plans maybe picked up @ City Hall.
If there are any questions or if additional
information Is needed, contact Mr. Todd
Hunt, Public Works Director, 101 White
Avenue S.E., Live Oak, Florida 32064; or by
telephone (386)362-2276.

APPLICATION:
Interested parties should submit one copy
of proposal and statement of qualifications
to Robert Farley, City Administrator, Live
Oak, Florida 32064. Envelope should be
marked "Sanitary Sewer Main Extension" is
4:00 p.m., February 8, 2008. All proposals
received will be opened at that time. Any
statement received after the deadline will
not be considered.

The City reserves the right to waive
informality in any bid, reflect any or all bids,
and/or accept the bid that in Its Judgment
will be in the best Interest of the City of Live
Oak.

Kenneth Duce
President of City Council

ATTEST:
William J. McCullers
City Clerk
1/30 2/1,6

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF LIVE OAK LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF LIVE
OAK, FLORIDA, SERVING AS THE.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections
163.3161 through 163.3215, Florida
Statutes, as amended, objections,
recommendations and comments
concerning an amendment, as described
below, will be heard by the City Council of
the City of Live Oak, Florida, serving as the
Local Planning Agency of the City of Live
Oak, Florida, at a public hearing on
February 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard, In
the City Council Meeting Room, City Hall
located at 101 White Avenue Southeast,
Live Oak, Florida.

LDR 08-1, is an application by the City
Council to amend the text of the Land
Development Regulations by amending
Section 4.3.6, entitled Agricultural Zoning
District, Minimum Lot Requirements, to
amend the minimum lot size requirement in
the Agricultural (A-i) zoning district from
43,560 square feet to 10 acres.

The public hearing may be continued to
one or more future dates. Any Interested
party shall be advised that the date, time
and place of any continuation of the public
hearing shall be announced during the
public hearing and that no further notice
concerning the matter will be published,
unless said continuation exceeds six
calendar weeks from the date of the above
referenced public hearing.

At the aforementioned public hearing, all
Interested parties may appear to be heard
with respect to the amendnrient.

Copies of the amendment are available for
public Inspection at the Office of the Land
Development Regulation Administrator, City
Hall located at 101 White Avenue


Southeast, Live Oak, Florida,' during
regular business hours.

All persons are advised that if they decide
to appeal any decision made at the above
referenced public hearing, they will need a
record of the proceedings, and that, for
such purpose, they may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is
made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal Is to
be based.
2/1


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THETHIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR SUWANNEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 61-2007-CA-0000161
CIVIL ACTION DIVISION

WELLS FARGO BANK,

Plaintiff,
vs.

WILLIAM F. RHODES, at al,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure
dated December 12, 2007 and entered in
Case No. 61-2007-CA-0000161 of the
Circuit Court of the THIRD Judicial Circuit
in and for SUWANNEE. County, Florida
wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, Is the
Plaintiff and WILLIAM F. RHODES;
EVELYN L RHODES A/K/A EVELYN
RHODES; THE UNKNOWN
BENEFICIARIES OF THE UDT# 9043
TRUST DATED 2/13/2003; ANY AND ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN
TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID
UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN
INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS; GARRETT RICHMOND, INC
AS TRUSTEE OF THE UDT# 9043 TRUST
DATED 2/13/2003; are the Defendants, I
will sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash at FRONT STEPS IN FRONT OF
THE SUWANNEE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE at 11:00AM, on the 121h
day of February, 2008, the following.
described property as set forth In said Final
Judgment:

THE EAST 435 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2
OF NORTH 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29,
TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST,
SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

LESS AND EXCEPT THE WEST 130.47
FEET OF THE EAST 435 FEET OF THE
SOUTH 1/2 OF NORTH 1/2 OF
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH,
RANGE 13 EAST, SUWANNEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.

SUBJECT TO A 30.00 FOOT EASEMENT,
FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND
ACROSS THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH
30.00 FEET OF THE EAST 435.00 FEET
OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2
OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29,
TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST,
SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 9043 137TH ROAD, LIVE OAK, FL
32060

Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of the LIs
Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60)
days after the sale.

WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this
Court on December 12, 2007.

Dasher Kenneth
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Is/Joyce Cameron "
Deputy Clerk
1/252/1

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
DIVISION: 14-K
CASE NO.: 07-CA-2536

LASALLE BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS 'TRUSTEE UNDER
THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER
1,2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE7T,

Plaintiff,
vs.

JAMES C. EVANS, et al,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:
LAQUISHA N. EVANS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
700 Creekwater Terrace
Apt. # 104
Lake Mary, FL 32746

CURRENT ADDRESS:
700 Creekwater Terrace
Apt. #104
Lake Mary, FL 32746

ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE
NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR
OTHER CLAIMANTS

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
foreclose a mortgage on the following
property In SEMINOLE County, Florida:

LOT 17, BLOCK E, OAKLAND ESTATES,
1ST SECTION, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 14, PAGES 19 AND 20, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your 'written
defenses within 30 days after the first
publication, If any, on Florida Default Law
Group, P.L., Plaintiff's attorney, whose
address Is 9119 Corporate Lake Drive,
Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33634, and file
the original with this Court either before
service on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for the relief
demanded In the Complaint or petition.'

This notice shall be published once each
week for two consecutive .weeks In the
Orlando Business Journal.

If you are a person with a disability who
needs accommodation in order to
participate In this proceeding, you are
entitled at no cost to you, for the provision
of certain assistance. Please contact Court
Administration at 201 N. Park Avenue,
Sanford, Florida 32771, telephone number
(407) 665-4227, within 2 working days of
your receipt of this document; If hearing
impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Court on this 9th day of January, 2008.


Maryanne Morse
Clerk of the Court

By: Paula L. Russo
As Deputy Clerk
01/25,2/1


NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Suwannee County Board of County
Commissioners will meet In executive
(attorney-client) session pursuant to
Section 286.011(8) Florida Statutes to
discuss pending litigation between the
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park and the
Board of County Commissioners.

The executive session will commence
during an open, regular meeting at 1:30 P.
M. on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 In the Live
Oak City Hall, 101 SE White Avenue, Live
Oak, Florida. It Is estimated that the
executive session will last approximately
one (1) hour.

Those attending the executive session will
be Commissioners Douglas M. Udell, Jesse
Caruthers, Randy Hatch, Billy C. Maxwell
and Ivie Fowler; County Attorney Hal A.
Airth; County Coordinator John G. Wooley;
and the Court Reporter.

Transcript by the Court Reporter shall be
made a part of the public record upon
conclusion of the litigation.
2/1

NOTICE OF ENACTMENT
OF ORDINANCES BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
ordinances, whose titles hereinafter appear,
will be considered for enactment by the City
Council of the City of Live Oak, Florida, at
public hearings on February 12, 2008 at
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matters can be heard, In the City Council
Meeting Room, City Hall located at 101
White Avenue Southeast, Live Oak, Florida.
Copies of said ordinances may be
Inspected by any member of the public at
the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
located at 101 White Avenue Southeast,
Live Oak, 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 ordinances. The ordinances were
previously noticed for public hearings to be
held on January 8, 2008. The titles of said
ordinances read, as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 1141

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
CHANGING THE LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION OF MORE THAN TEN
ACRES OF LAND ON THE FUTURE LAND
USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
PURSUANTTO AN APPLICATION BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE,
UNDER THE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH
163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE
IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM
COUNTY RESIDENTIAL-1 (R-1) (LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING UNIT
PER ACRE) TO RESIDENTIAL, HIGH
DENSITY (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 20
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF
CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE NO. 1168

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE
CITY OF LIVE OAK COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, UNDER THE
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161
THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDING POLICY 1.1.2 OF THE
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY
CHANGING THE AGRICULTURAL
DENSITY FROM LESS THAN OR EQUAL
TO 1 DWELLING UNIT PER 10 ACRES TO
LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING
UNIT PER ACRE; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

The public hearing may be continued to
one or more future date. Any Interested
party shall be advised that the date, time
and place of any continuation of the public
hearing shall be announced during the
public hearing and that no further notice
concerning the matter will be published.

All persons are advised that, if they decide
to appeal any decision made at the public
hearing, they will need a record of the
proceedings 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.
2/1

NOTICE OF RESCISSION OF
ORDINANCES BYTHE
CITY COUNCIL OFTHE
CITY OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
ordinances, which titles hereinafter appear,
will be considered for rescission by the City
Council of the City of Live Oak, Florida, at
public hearings on February 12, 2008 at
7:30 p.m.,, or as soon thereafter as the
matters can be heard, in the City Council
Meeting Room, City Hall located at 101
White Avenue Southeast, Live Oak, Florida.
Copies of said ordinances may be
Inspected by any member of the public at
the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
located at 101 White Avenue Southeast,
Live Oak, 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 ordinances.

ORDINANCE NO. 1141

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
CHANGING THE LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION OF MORE THAN TEN
ACRES OF LAND ON THE FUTURE LAND
USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID ACREAGE,
UNDER THE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN
SECTIONS 163.3161 THROUGH
163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE
IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM
COUNTY RESIDENTIAL-1 (R-1) (LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING UNIT
PER ACRE) TO RESIDENTIAL, HIGH
DENSITY (LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 20
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF
CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ORDINANCE NO. 1168


AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVE
OAK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE
CITY OF LIVE OAK COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, UNDER THE
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3161
THROUGH 163.3215, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDING POLICY 1.1.2 OF THE
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT BY
CHANGING THE AGRICULTURAL
DENSITY FROM LESS THAN OR EQUAL
TO 1 DWELLING UNIT PER 10 ACRES TO
LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 DWELLING
UNIT PER ACRE; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE


The public hearings may be continued to
one or more future date. Any Interested
party shall be advised that the date, time
and place of any continuation of the public
hearings shall be announced during the
public hearings and that no further notice
concerning the matters will be published.

All persons are advised that, if they decide
to appeal any decision made at the public
hearings, they will need a record of the
proceedings 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.
2/1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals marked "REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE" will be received by the
Suwannee County School Board, Live Oak,
Florida until 4:00 PM on Friday, February
15, 2008, at the office of the Director of
Business,. 702 2nd Street NW, Live Oak FL
32064, at which time all proposals will be
opened. All received proposals will be time
and date stamped, and, absolutely, no
proposals will be accepted after the
aforementioned date and time.
Specifications may be obtained from the
office of the DIrector of Business.

All services must be performed In
accordance with the request for proposals,
requirements, and any other documents
prepared for this request. Proposers must
submit six (6) copies of their proposals.

The Suwannee County School Board
reserves the right to reject any and all
proposals, to re-advertise, and to enter into
contract determined to be in its best
Interest.

Advertise: Suwannee Democrat January
16, 18, 23, 25, 30, and February 1, 2008

SCOPE

The Suwannee County School Board, Live
Oak, Florida, is soliciting proposals for
group health Insurance coverage for its
employees, officials and retirees. A copy of
the current benefits and accompanying
rates are Included with this Request for
Proposals.

CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract period for proposals should
include the 12 month period beginning May
1, 2008. Regardless of actual enrollment,
the initial rates should be guaranteed for 12
months.

PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

All questions concerning this RFP must be
submitted in writing to:

Vickie C. Music, CPA
Director of Business
702 Second Street N.W.
Uve Oak, FL 32064
Telephone: (386) 364-2608
Fax: (386) 364-2136


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OF PROPOSER

No proposal will be accepted by the District
where the organization providing Insurance
coverage has a rating from any of the
following rating firms which is less favorable
than the rating specified below.

Rating Firm Minimum Rating
A.M.Best B+
Moody's Baa3
Standard & Poor's BBB-


Weiss Ratings, Inc. B

NEGOTIATIONS

Based on the written proposals, the District
may elect to enter Into negotiations with
one or more of the proposers.

CONTRACT AWARDS

The District anticipates entering Into a
contract with the Proposer who submits the
proposal judged by the District to be most
advantageous. Preference will be given to
proposals based on rates, benefits,
provider networks and financial strength of
the organization providing insurance.

FORM OF PROPOSALS

The District requests that each proposer
provide rates based on a 2-tier and 4-tier
rate structure for the four (4) benefit plans
currently offered to employees. If the
proposer Is unable to exactly match the
benefits, you are requested to match the
benefits as closely as possible and notate
the deviations from the current benefit.
structure.

In addition to proposals for current benefits,
proposals offering alternative benefit
structures are encouraged. These
proposals should also provide rates based
on both a 2-tier and 4-tler rate structure.

OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

Proposers should Include In their proposals
the following Information:

Network directories for the appropriate
products being proposed.
Explanation for how out of network claims
are paid.
Completion of attached Request for
Information (RFI) form.
Completion of attached form explaining
Network Discounts.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
AND WITHDRAWAL'

Six completed responses to this RFP
should be submitted to the District in
sealed envelopes or boxes marked
"REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE"

Proposals will be received at:

Suwannee County School Board
Attention: Vickie Music
702 Second Street N.W.
Live Oak, FL 32064

Proposals are due by 4:00 PM, Friday,
February 15, 2008. Proposals received
after, that time will be returned to the
sender unopened. Due to the Irregularity of
the mail, the District cautions Proposers to
assure actual delivery of proposals prior to
the deadline. Once opened, proposals
become the property of the District and
cannot be withdrawn.
1/16, 18,23,25,30 2/1


NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Auction to be held at:
Duncan Tire & Auto
970 Hamilton Ave., NE
Live Oak, Fl 32064
386-362-4743

Auction Date &Time:
February 20,2008 at 3:00 pm

The following vehicles will be auctioned for
unpaid storage and towing charges:

1997 Saturn 1G8ZK5276VZ307503
1988 Buick 2G4WB14W7J1402575
1985 Ford 1FTCR11S5FUC21409
2/1 .. .. ..


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on behalf of
the Alachua County Health Facilities
Authority (the "Authority") by the Board of
County Commissioners of Suwannee
County, Florida (the "County"), at 4:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, In the Live
Oak City Hall, 101 SE White Avenue, Live
Oak, Florida 32064, regarding the
proposed Issuance by the Authority of Its
Health Facilities Revenue Notes, in one or
more series, designated Series 2008 plus
an alphabet sequencer (Meridian
Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Project) in a
collective aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $7,000,000 (collectively, the
"Notes").

A portion of the proceeds of the Notes will
be used for the purpose of making a loan
(the ILoant) to Meridian Behavioral
Healthcare, Inc. (the "Borrower") to finance
the cost of the acquisition, construction and
equipping of certain capital improvements
to Its health care facilities located In the
County at 920 N.W. Noble Ferry Road, Live
Oak, Florida 32060 (the "Project"). The
owner of the Project is the Borrower or one
or more of Its subsidiaries.

THE HEARING WILL BE OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC, AND REASONABLE
OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED FOR
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO
EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS, EITHER
ORALLY OR IN WRITING, REGARDING
THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTES AND
THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT.

The Notes will not constitute a debt, liability
or obligation of the Authority, the County,
the State of Florida or of any political
subdivision thereof, or a pledge of the faith
and credit of the Authority, the County, the
State of Florida or of any political
subdivision thereof, but the Notes will be
payable solely from the revenues derived
from the Borrower's repayment of the Loan
and the Authority will not be obligated to
pay the. principal, or purchase price of,
premium, if any, or interest on the Notes
except from the revenues and proceeds
pledged therefore, and neither the faith and
credit nor the taxing power of the Authority,
the County, the State of Florida or of any
political subdivision thereof, will be pledged
to the payment of the principal or purchase
price of, premium, If any, or the interest on
the Notes.

Persons are advised that, if they decide to
appeal any decision made at this hearing,
they will need a record of the proceedings,
and for such purpose, they may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record should
include the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is based.

,ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES

If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to
participate in the meeting and hearing, you
are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please
contact the Americans with Disabilities Act
Coordinator at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD),
(voice) within two days of receipt of this
notice.

SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Kenneth Dasher,
Ex Official Clerk
2/1


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PRE CAST SEPTIC TANKS
DRAIN FIELDS RELAID
"PORTABLE REST ROOMS"
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Br nior- FL (386)935-1518
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Bush Hogging a Landclearing Hauling
Stump Removal Discing Fencing

BILL'S BACKHOE
& LAND CLEARING
"I J FREE Estimates
'12150 196th Terrace
(386) 364-1418 O'Brien, FL 32071





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SALL WORK GUARANTEED 386) 29-1073
* Carpenilry Windows & Doors Bobcal Work
* Decks Garage Doors Porches
Rooting -Fences* Vinyl Siding
SG lters & Tile Ceiling Tiles
Downspouls *Cabinets *Mobile Home
Playgrounds Yard Work Skirting
Lawn Care Pet Doors Ouldoor Storage


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Drigger's Heating,
Air Conditioning
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Residential and Commercial
1803 E'ergreen \%e. 1386i 364-5734
Li'e Oak, FL 321164 Clark Driggers, O, ner
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ABBEY MINI STORAGE
All New Units
*5X15 e 5X20 10X15 10X20 *15X20
Units located at 607 Goldkist Blvd.
Rental Office: 121 Van Buren St., Live Oak

364-5300
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Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

TREE WORK
Bucket Truck and Climbing

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