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By RHANA GITTENS
Today Reporter
NEWBERRY Residents of the city of
Newberry may be looking at a new
convenience store on County Road 232
after a new rezoning ordinance was passed
at the Jan. 28 City Commission meeting.
The Newberry Commission passed a
rezoning request to change almost four
acres of land from Alachua County
Agriculture .to City of Newberry
REZONING on page A5



Spicy fare



at chili



cookoff

Today Staff Report
GAINESVILLE The 6th Annual Chili
Cookoff sponsored by Haven Hospice and
Special Projects: Interagency Council for
the Elderly (SPICE) will be Tuesday, Feb.
12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Haven
Hospice's E.T. York Building, 4200 NW
90 Blvd., Gainesville.
Twenty or, more chefs will vie for 2008
Chili Cook Off champion and People's
Choice winner. Judges, including WCJB's
Paige Beck, Gainesville Police Department
Chief Norman Botsford, Capt. Rick
Hanna, and Officer Angelina Bostick, and
Art Fogerty of the Alachua County
Sheriff's Office, will announce winners
and runners up in each category.
The public is invited. Cost of $5 per
person includes a taste of more than 20
chili recipes-from traditional to
vegetarian to exotic-as well as a drink
HOSPICE on page A5


Nighttime lane closures instore for U.S. 441 near 1-75


By CRAIG COX
Today Reporter
ALACHUA The resurfacing of a 2.8-
mile stretch of U.S. 441 near Interstate 75
is set to cause nighttime lane closures
beginning next week.
The $3.3 million project will require
lane closures between 6:30 p.m. and 6:30
a.m. as crews remove and replace existing
asphalt between the CSX railroad
overpass and Northwest 167th Boulevard.
Sidewalks will be added under 1-75 to
connect the east side of the city with the
west side, and sidewalks along the
corridor will be made wheelchair
accessible. Traffic lights will also be


upgraded and synchronized to improve
traffic flow on U.S. 441.
Traffic will not be impacted by the
sidewalk and traffic light improvements,
which will occur during the daytime.
The project is expected to be complete
by early fall, barring any unforeseen
conditions such as cold temperatures or
rain, according to the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT).
The FDOT held a public meeting Jan.
31 to answer questions from residents and
business owners about the project.
Eight people attended the meeting, but
the only major concern about the project
RESURFACING on page A-7


BRYAN BOUKARVAlachua County Today
By next week, FDOT officials expect evening lane closures
along U.S. Highway 441 as the road is resurfaced on a 2.8 mile
stretch through Alachua.



Public gets glance



at chief candidates


By ASHLEY CAIN
Today Reporter
HIGH SPRINGS Eight
finalists vying for the position
of police chief for the City of
H ig h
Springs met,
at the local
Civic Cen-
ter Thursday
for a meet-
and-greet
with the
/''Fulwood public.
Candidate i mingled, and


answered the questions of the
many High Springs residents
who attended the gathering,
each one hoping to convince
the city man-
ager, selec-
tion com-
mittee and
residents that 84 -
he would be
best suited for ,
the job.
City Man-
ager Jim Troiano


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Park deficit temporary,


says Newberry official


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The 16th annual Farm Toy Show was once again a big hit with collectors in the
region as well as area tractor enthusiasts who brought along over 50 of the real-,
life diesel pumping iron workhorses.


By RHANA GITTENS
Today Reporter
NEWBERRY It's the longest
running farm show in the state of Florida
and it's right here in Newberry.
The Newberry Farm Toy Show, hosted
by the Newberry Lions Club, was held


Saturday in Oak View Middle School's
cafeteria and attracted over 500 people
and dealers, said Don Davis, a member of
the Newberry Lions Club.
"I would say that we were happy,"
Davis said. "It was real nice weather.
TOY SHOW on page A5


By RHANA GITTENS
Today Reporter
NEWBERRY A $39,000
deficit at Diamonds Sports
Park is expected to be
alleviated by spring
registration revenue, said City
of Newberry Parks and
Recreation Director Richard
Blalock. The Alachua County
School Board contracts with
the City of Newberry to
operate the facility.
The deficit is not a


reflection of lack of support
and registrations, but a
technicality that occurs every
year around this time because
of the fiscal year calendar
setup.
The fiscal year for the City
is October to September. The
park calendar begins in
January and ends in
December, Blalock said.
And the park is expecting
a strong spring registration
RECREATION on page A7


Local pharmacy doesn't


fear corporate competition


Alachua Elementary



prepares for area growth


By ASHLEY CAIN
Today Reporter
HIGH SPRINGS A new
CVS pharmacy is being
constructed on U.S. 441 near
downtown High Springs, across
the street from the longstanding
Cain's Drugs pharmacy.
Started by owner Gerald
Cain, Cain's Drugs has been in
business for more than 30 years,
said Howard Eckenrode, store
manager.
Even though the
independently owned pharmacy
has only two stores, Eckenrode
said they're not afraid of the
corporate chain, which has more
than 6,200 stores nationwide,
moving in across the street.
PHARMACY on page A4


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Just across from Cain Drugs along U.S. Highway 441 in High
Springs, a CVS Pharmacy is under construction. Cain Drugs
Manager Howard Eckenrode said he isn't afraid of the
competition and hopes the massive pharmacy chain won't
negatively impact business.


By CRAIG COX
Today Reporter
ALACHUA Alachua
Elementary School recently
began the construction of a
new classroom building in
preparation for the
tremendous growth predicted
in the city of Alachua.
The new building, set for
completion in August, will
have eight classrooms and two
computer labs, according to
Principal Jim Brandenburg.
"We've seen some major
growth the last couple years,
and we anticipate more
students because of the
development and business that
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construction at Alachua Elementary will increase the school's
capacity by 125 students and is the first of a three-phase plan
to renovate and expand the facilities.


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A2 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY COMMUNITY CORNER Tt URDAY, FHlnRUARY 07, 2008





Community Corner



Meetings & Events in the Heartlands


PUBLIC MEETINGS
mArcher Meets the 2nd and 4th
Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
City Hall, 16870 SW 134 Ave.
*Alachua (City) Meets the 1st
and 3rd Monday of each month at 7
p.m. at City Hall.
mAlachua County Meets the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9
a.m. at the County Administration
Building, 12 SE 1st Street, Room
209, Gainesville. Citizen
comments are taken at 9:30 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
*Gainesville Meets the 2nd and
4th Monday of each month at 1
p.m. at City Hall Auditorium, 200
East University Avenue.
*Hawthorne Meets the 1st
Monday of each month at. 6:30
pim. at City Hall.
*High Springs Meets the 2nd
and 4th Thursday of each month at
6:30 p.m. in City Hall.
ELaCrosse Meets the 2nd
Monday of each month at 7:30
p.m. at Town Hall.
|Micanopy Meets the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 7:30
p.m. at Town Hall.
*Newberry Meets the, 2nd and
4th Monday of each month at 7
p.m. at City Hall
EWaldo Meets the 2nd Tuesday
of each month at 7 p.m. at Yerkes
Center.


Jesse says, "Some people
are so superstitious they
won't work any week that
has Friday in it "

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*AARP Driver Safety Program first TLhrsday fiim 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at
monthly classes cost $10. The two-day, High Springs lstBaptistChurch. Meetings
eight-hour classroom instruction refines are for moms between the stages of
driving skills and develops defensive pregnancy and with young children of
driving techniques. The three-year kindergarten age. Cost is $7 per meeting
certificate qualifies graduates for an auto (to cover general operating cost). Childcare
insurance discount. Call 352-333-3036 for provided.
information and to register for a class. "Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
Gainesville Classes: Feb. 12 & 13, 12 encourages businesses and
noon to 4p.m. High Springs Class: Feb. organizations to sponsor food drives for
12 & 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the holidays. The holidays are coming
*The Alachua Branch Library is open and for many in our community the
in a temporary location at 15100 NW cupboard will be bare. But you can help
141 Street (Main Street), Alachua, FL through the Bread of the Mighty by
32615, during construction of the donating food and/or finances to help keep
expanded facility. Wireless and intemet our shelves stocked and the food flowing
access are available at this location. Also, to those in need during the holiday season.
library personnel are going out into the Conducting a food drive in your
community to the preschools, workplace, scout troop, sport team event,
community center, schools, etc. to give school, or other organization, is an
programs on books and information effective and enriching way to make a
services. difference in the lives of the poor and
*The Alachua Lions Club meetings are needy. Non-perishable canned and boxed
held weekly on Thursday at 7 p.m. The foods are always needed. For information
weekly meetings are held at the clubhouse contact Kristina Stubbs or Debbie Talbot at
located at 15115 NW 142 Terrace (Lions 352-336-0839. Visit www.breadofthe
Club Terrace). If you are interested in mighty.org.
becoming a member of the Alachua Lions *Attention: Florida Farmers' Market
Club, please join us for a meeting or call Nutrition Program All previous
386-462-7178. Lions are men and women growers agreements have expired. You
who volunteer their time to humanitarian must sign new agreements and meet
causes in their local and world community. annual training requirements to accept
MArcher U.S. Victory Museum will be FMNP checks.
open from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Training sessions will be held at the
recognition of Lincoln's Birthday; Feb. 21 following locations. If you are new to the
to celebrate President's Day; and Feb. 24 in program you are required to attend one of
recognition ofWashington's Birthday. The the following training sessions. Previous
museum is located at 17079 138th Lane, grower participants may choose self-
Archer. training by calling 800-357-4273 to have
mBefore You Tie the Knot, a premarital training materials mailed.
preparation provided by the Alachua Training sessions will be held at the
County Cooperative Extension Service, is Alachua County Extension Office on
an educational program offering Thursday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.
constructive guidance to couples as they mHawthorne Farmers' Market is open
begin life as a married couple. Saturday from 9 am. to 1 p.m. The
This class provides a certificate worth market is located behind the Hawthorme
$32.50 reduction of the fee for a marriage Historical Museum and Cultural Center
license obtained in Alachua County. The (comer of SE 221 Street and SE 73
program consists of two workshops, each Avenue, one block off Hwy. 301 South).
lasting two hours. Participants must attend Regularly seen at the market are fresh,
both sessions to receive a certificate of local produce; baked goods & grains;
completion. flowers, herbs, trees; soaps, lotions &
These Extension workshops fulfill the toiletries; candles; live music; old-time
requirements of Florida Statute 741, skills demonstrated at the Historical
Marriage Preparation and Preservation Museum and on the market grounds; and
Act, and have been approved by the friends and neighbors. The 2007-2008
Circuit Court ofAlachua County. season end June 28. Vendors call 352-481-
Presently there is no cost for this 4437. Email: bwheeler@acceleration.net
course. Registration is due no later than MAdultSoftball-Youhaveaskedforitso
one week prior to class. A minimum of let's play ball! City ofHigh Springs, Parks
three couples must be registered or class and Recreation Department will be
will be cancelled. Call 35-337-6209 holding a meeting at the City Hall. Any
(voicemail) to st.. For 'mre adult interested in playing, coaching, or
information, call 3 955-2402 between\ organizing, please come and let us know
thehoursof8 am. and 4:30 p.m. Monday your opinion for the upcoming adult
through Friday. softball season. The meeting will start at 6
Couples must arrive on time. The .m., on Thursday, Feb. 7. For further in
program is intended for couples only. formation, contact Johanne at
Children are not permitted in the class. No -IighSpringsRecreation @yahoo.com.
exceptions. mPlayers, teams and sponsors needed
The 2008 classes are from 5:30 p.m. for startup of High Springs adult flag
to 7:30 p.m. Class and registration dates football league. There willbe a meeting at
are: March 10 and 11, register by Feb. 29; High Springs City Hall on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.
and May 12 and 13, register by May 2. For more information please email both
*MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers and highspringsrecreation@yalioo.com and
younger) welcomes you! Join us every flagfootball@ windstream.net


lHigh Springs Babe Ruth Softball
registration is starting NOW, for youth
recreation softball and coed t-ball. T-Ball is
for girls and boys ages 5-6, and the cost is
only $35. Girl's softball is for ages 7-16,
and the cost is $50. There will be a late fee
of$10 for anyone that registers after March
1, 2008: Practices will not start until
March, but we will be having some skills
clinics in February. Register now, for
softball and coed t-ball! Registration forms
are available at High Springs City Hall.
Players, coaches and volunteers needed.
For more information contact Johanne
Bell, City of High Springs Parks &
Recreation at 386-454-1416, ext 5.
mMadison Starke Perry Camp #1424
will hold their monthly meeting on
Monday, Feb 11 at Browns Country
Buffet, Hwy 441 inAlachua. Eatat6p.m.;
program starts at 7 p.m. Clarence Patterson
will be the speaker; he will lead a
discussion on artillery from a reenactor's
point of view. The public is invited to
attend. For more infonnation: call Cmdr,
Lany Hall 386462-1523.
EMedicare SHINE volunteers will be
available to meet with people on Medicare
issues on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.
until 12 noon at the High Springs Library.
The library is located at 135 NW 1st
Avenue in High Springs.
Bring your red white and blue card
and any prescription drugs that you are
taking if you are already on Medicare. If
you have questions about Medicare
eligibility bring proof of income and any
health related information.
Ifyou are unable to attend and need an
appointment please contact Elaine
Gudbrandsen at 386-454-8153.
aNew! Ladies Life Groups Free!
Inductive Bible Study Method Non-
denominational. Group 1 will meet on
Monday, 9:30 am. at the High Springs
Library; Group 2 will meet on Thursdays,
7 pn. at High Springs County Innmeeting
room.
*Relay for Life Alachua High
Springs, save the dates Next Team
Captain Meetings: Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6
p.m., Alachua Women's Club; Thursday,
March 6 at 6 p.m., Alachua Women's
Club; Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m., Alachua
Women's Club.
Committee Meetings: Thursday,
Feb. 21 at 5 p.m., Alarion Bank
Community Room; Thursday, March 20 at
5 p.m., Alarion Bank Community Room;
Thursday,April 17 at 5 pn., Alarion Bank
Community Room
Relay for Life Friday, May 2 and
Saturday, May 3 at Santa Fe High School.
*Santa Fe Babe Ruth Softball 2008
season sign ups now. Registrations are
being accepted at the Alachua Recreation
Center Feb. 1 to Feb. 24. All registration
must include a birth certificate and a $55
application fee. The league age is the age
of the player before Jan. 1, 2008. The
league ages are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-
14,15-16. For more information, call 386-
462-1610.
mSanta Fe Babe Ruth Signups Santa
Fe Babe Ruth is conducting signups for its
recreational baseball league until Feb 21


(Thursday). This is for any and all players
ages 4-18 in the High Springs andAlachua
areas. And, we can now invite anyone
from Alachua County tojoin us. For more
information, call 386-454-3532 or check
out http://www.santafebabeirth.org.
MSweets for your sweetheart The High
Springs New Century Women's Club
will be holding a bake sale on Valentine's
Day, Thursday Feb. 14 from noon to
6:30p.m. Bake goods will be available at
the Clubhouse located at 40 NW 1st
Avenue, next to City Hall. Stop on your
way home and get your sweets for your
sweetheart!
*O'Leno State Park Dance contra,
circles and squares to live music hosted by
the Flying Turtles String Band, Sunday,
Feb. 10 from 2 pm. 5 pm. These are the
dances that were the rage in the mid 1800s
when the town of Leno thrived! First time
dancers are welcome, acaller will walk you
through each of the dances. The dance will
be held in the 1930s Recreation Hall
located on the banks of the Santa Fe River
in O'Leno State Park. Fees include regular
park admission plus tickets: $5 for adults,
$3 for children. To leam more about the
park, visit www.floridastateparks.org/oleno
*There will be a discus launch glider
contest on Feb. 16 at San Felasco
Preserve State Park The contest will
take place in a 55-acre hayfield. Pilots
meeting at 9:30 am., contest rounds from
10 am. until 2:30 p.m.


This is the first attempt at a contest,
which will grow into an annual event,
attracting folks from colder climatestotake
a midwinter break from the snow and join
us for a weekend of flying in sunny
Florida.
Anyone interested in radio-controlled
flight should consider coming out to
experience this exciting new style ofRC
soaring! More information may be found
at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/
showthread.php?t-800952
EThe 6th Annual Chili Cookoff
sponsored by Haven Hospice and Special
-Projects: Interagency Council for the
Elderly (SPICE) will be Tuesday, Feb. 12
from 11:30 am. to 1 pm. at Haven
Hospice's E.T. York Building, 4200 NW
90 Blvd., Gainesville.
mThe Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe meets
weekly on Thursday frdm 7:30 8:30
a.m. at Brown's Country Buffet, 12510
U.S. Hwy. 441, Alachua. Special Guest
Day is Feb. 21 and Sheriff Sadie Damell
will be the guest speaker..
mWestside Art Fair at Tioga area
painters potters, ceramicists, photo-
graphers, sculptors, wood and fiber
artists, Friday, Feb 29 5-10 p.m.
Leap year fun and drawings, Saturday
and Sunday, March 1 & 2, 10 a.m.- 6
p.m. Tioga Town Center, Newberry
Rd and SW 138th Street across from
West End Golf Course.
www.gainesvillefmearts.com.


Alachua County Library District


Archer Branch:
Empower The Beginning E-mailer!: for
the Internet/ computer novice. Wed-
'nesdays, 10 amn.-12 noon. FREE one-on-
one tutoring is available every Wednesday
moving at 10:00 am. This is the tear-free
way to learn how to set-up and maintain a
free e-mail account
Crafters' Coffee Klatch Wednesdays,


10 a.m.-12 noon. If you embroider, quilt,
knit or enjoy doing any other "non-messy"
craft, this is the group for you. Join us any
Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Regular
attendance is not mandatory; everyone is
welcome whenever you can attend. No
registration just bring the craft you're
working on. Share whatyou know, or learn
from someone else. Enjoy a cup of coffee


New! Ladies Life Groups Free!
Inductive Bible Study Method Non-Denominational

Group 1: Mondays 9:30 a.m.
High Springs Library
(beginning Jan. 28)
or
Group 2: Thursdays 7p.m.
High Springs Country Inn
meeting room
(beginning Jan. 31)


and Mritch' with other craft enthusiasts in
the community.
Preschool Storytime Tuesday, February
12th, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 am. Join us for
fun with books, songs, and more. This
program is for children ages 2 to 5.

Hawthorne Branch:
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, 10:30

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am. 5 & under. Join us for books,
stories, songs, and lots of fun!!
Reading Circle: Brown Bag Lunch -
Bimonthly on First & Third Mondays,
12:10 pm. Bringyour BrownBag Lunch
(with drink) and join the Hawthome
Reading Circle as we share our favorite
authors, titles, and new finds!
Free English Course Thursdays, 7:00
p.m.-9:00 p.m. Santa Fe Community
College, in cooperation with the
Hawthome Branch Library, is offering a
free course for anyone wishing to learn
English. If you have questions, call
Professor Soto at 352-381-7270.
Teens Read: When You Just Have to
Tell About It! Tuesday, February 12th,
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite
books magazines zines. Be ready to
share your opinion about the best and
worst you ever read. Stay to plan what to
read next, when to meet again and what
you want to name this group!

High Springs Branch:
Preschool Storytine Tuesdays, 11:00
a.m. ages 5 & under Stories, songs, and
activities for the preschool set.
Crafter's Circle Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.
Do you find the time to work on your craft
projects at home? Have some fin with die
Craft Circle, which meets at the library
Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. If you
embroider, quilt knit or enjoy doing any


other "non-messy" craft, this is the group
for you. Join us any Wednesday. Regular
attendance is not mandatory; everyone is
welcome wheneveryou can attend. There's
no registration-just bring the craftyoure
working on. Share what you know, or learn
from someone else. Enjoy chatting with
other craft enthusiasts in the community.
Mystery Reading Group Monthly on
third Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Join fellow
readers for discussions of mystery novels.
Bring any mysteries you've read this
month to discuss. Newcomers welcome.
Birds Of Prey Tuesday, February 12th,
2:30 p.m. Birds of prey are our guests as
Florida Wildlife Care personnel inform
and entertain with live hawks and owls.

Micanopy Branch:
New Books For Old Readers Monthly
on second Monday, 11:00 a.m. Join die
adult book group as they discuss new
books, favorite books, and things of local
interest.
Valentine Cards! Sunday, February
10th, 3:00 p.m..Make your own valentine,
folded, pop-up, or just fancy. Materials
provided.

Newberry Branch:
Preschool Storytime-Wednesdays, 11:00
i.m. fiom March 5th, 2008. Stories, songs
and activities for the preschool set.


PUBLIC NOTICE
A Neighborhood Workshop will be held to discuss a Site Plan for
the development of Phase II of the ATM Alachua Office Park
located on +/- 9.23 acres east of Turkey Creek along the south
site of U.S. Iligl \r 441 across froti the Deerhaven Power
Plant. The site plan will allow for the development of up to
18,000 sq.ft. of office facilities with associated grading, paving,
and utility improvements. This is not a public hearing. The
purpose ol the Neighborhood Workshop is to inlbrm owners of
nearby lands about the proposed development process and
receive comments.

The imceingr will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at
6:00 pm at the Applied Technology & Management (ATM)
Alachua Office Park facilities. The business is located at 5550
NW 11"' lBoulevard, Gainesville, FL 32653.

CONTACT: Robert Walpole, P.E.
PHONE: (352) 331-1976
(Published. Alachua County Today Februty( 07, 2008)


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Understanding dependency tax exemptions


Special to Alachua County Todacy
When filing our taxes, we
all usually get to take- an
exemption for ourselves called
personal exemption. We can
also usually claim an exemption
for our spouse. These
exemptions serve the purpose of
reducing our taxable income so
that we have less income
subject to tax and may increase
the amount we get in our return.
In addition to our personal
exemption, we can also claim
an exemption for other people
we care for under certain
circumstances. These are
known as dependency
exemptions. There are two
types of dependency
exemptions: qualifying child
and qualifying relative. The
other people who we are trying
to claim as dependents must fall
into one of those two
categories.
A qualifying child is
someone who is related to us by
blood or marriage. The child
can be 18 or younger at the end
of the year or up to 23 years old
and a full-time student or any
age if permanently and totally
disabled. Usually the child must


have lived with you for more
than half the year, with a few
exceptions such as divorce,
birth or death of the child or
kidnapping. A child who is
away at school is considered to
be residing with you. The child
cannot provide more than half
of their own support for the
year.
Sometimes a child is the
qualifying child of more than
one person, which often occurs
in cases of divorce or
separation. To claim the child
you must be entitled to claim
him, usually as part of the
separation or divorce
agreement.
Depending on your income
and the age of the child, having
a qualifying child can make you
eligible for the Earned Income
Tax Credit, Dependent Care
deductions or credits and the
Child Tax Credit. It can also
affect your filing status and
entitle you to a higher standard
deduction.
The other type of dependent
exemption is for a qualifying
relative. A qualifying relative is
either someone who is related to
you by blood or marriage that is


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THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA will not have
an election on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. The
following candidates qualified with no opposition.

Seat 1 Winton E. Dampier (2 year term)
Seat 2 Gerald E. Smith, Jr. (2 year term)

Shirley Pruitt, Town Clerk
Town of LaCrosse
(Published: Alachua County Today February 07, 2008)


not a qualifying child (i.e. too
old) or someone who lived with
you all year as a member of
your household.
A qualifying relative who is
related by blood or marriage
does not have to live with you
as long as they meet the other
requirements given below.
Usually this is an elderly parent
or grandparent who still lives in
their home. However, a member
of your household who is not
related to you cannot be a
qualifying relative if the
relationship violates state law.
Therefore, a girlfriend or
boyfriend that lives with you
(either same sex or opposite
sex) cannot be claimed as your
qualifying relative. In addition,
a qualifying relative must have
less than $3,400 in gross
income and you must provide
more than half of the qualifying


relative's support for the year.
A qualifying relative is only
good for the dependency
exemption. To qualify for the
other credits, such as the Earned
Income Tax Credit, it must be
your qualifying child.
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Legal Services Corporation
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Alachua's
Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing on
February 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM. This public hearing
will be held in the Commission Chambers of the new
City Hall, at 15100 N.W. 142nd Terrace, Alachua,
Florida, on the following items:

1. Case # CEO 07-011 Charlie and Leola
Glover, Parcel #03452-001-000, 14827 NW
135 Terrace, Alachua, Fl, 32615. Violation of
City Codes 02-10, Unsafe structure.


2. Case # CEO 07-041 Bonnie Wharmby,
Parcel #05903-001-002, 7218 NW 127 Place,
Alachua, Fl, 32615. Violation of City Codes
20-14, Duty of property owners to. keep lot
clean.


3. Case # CEO 06-004 Dazarene Sharper,
Parcel #03499-002-000, vacant lot at the corner
of NW 136 Terrace and NW 142 Avenue,
Alachua,' F, 32615. Violation of City Codes
20-14, Duty of property owners to keep lot
clean.


At the public hearing before the Special Magistrate all
interested parties may appear and be heard with respect
to the proposed items. Notice is given pursuant to
Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that in order to
appeal any decision made at these public hearings, you
will need a verbatim record of the proceedings. It will
be your responsibility to ensure that a verbatim record
is made. In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring
reasonable accommodations in order to participate in
this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-
6100 ext 101 at least 48 hours prior to the public
hearing.

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PHARMACY:
Continued fi-om page A I


Cain's banking on personalized service


"We're hoping it won't
affect business negatively,"
Eckenrode said.
"We're hoping people see
there's another choice."
One way the independent
pharmacy hopes to stand out
from the increasing competition
is by focusing their store on the
diabetic niche, offering
specialized products such as
home health care aids, diabetic
shoes and special counseling
for the diabetic patient.
"For an independent
company to survive in today's
market, they have to have a
niche, and diabetes is our
niche," Eckenrode said.
Eckenrode said the store
chose to focus on diabetes
because it's one of the most
prevalent diseases in the
country,, and diabetes also
covers a wide range of other
medical issues such as high


blood pressure, high
cholesterol, hypertension
and inore.
In February, Cain's
Drugs will introduce
additional services, from
featuring a section for
customers who've had
mastectomies, to offering
diabetic customers
accurate meter readings to
take to their doctors.
Eckenrode said the t
company had been
planning to add the new
features for some time,
even before they knew of
CVS's impending
construction.
One thing Cain's CVS
Drugs offers to its shop
customers that is often acro
lacking in many larger
chains is personalized service,
Eckenrode said.
"Every customer has a


SPharmacy is moving from their current location in the Winn-Dixie
pping plaza in High Springs to a new store along U.S. Highway 441
oss from Cain Drugs.


name; they're not just a patient and
number," he said. prescription."
"We try to treat the whole #


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ALACHUA ELEM:
Continued fi.om page A 1


Brandenburg: Construction has not been disruptive


are coming in," Brandenburg
said. "Some schools in the
county are actually
experiencing a decline in


students, but we want to be
prepared for the growth in our
area."
The school can currently


hold about 475 students, but
after completion the school will
be able to educate about 600
students, Brandenburg said.


The $2.6 million building:
was primarily funded by state
funds that were set aside
specifically for school
construction, he said.
The architect for the project
was able to reduce costs and
construction time by using a
uniform design throughout the
school district.
Although construction has
continued during school days,
Brandenburg said teachers and
students have not experienced
any problems with noise or
traffic.
"They planned it pretty
carefully for the safety of our
kids," he said. "That's one of
the advantages of dealing with a
company that has built schools
before."
The construction company
brings trucks onto the property
before school starts, and they
use a side entrance to avoid
interfering with buses and
parents picking up students, he
said.
The construction company
has asked for a school calendar,
and they plan to delay
construction during FCAT
testing days to avoid bothering
students.
The classroom building is
the first of three phases planned
for the school. The second and
third phases will be the
remodeling of the main building
and cafeteria.
Each phase is expected to
take about a year to complete,
and funding for each phase
must be raised separately,
Brandenburg said.
"We're all just really excited
about getting the new building,"
he said.
Alachua Elementary is the
oldest 'existing school in
Alachua County, established in
1895.



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TOY SHOW:
Continued f!rom page Al


16 years and still go:


ing strong


That probably hurt attendance a
little, but we had such a crowd
of old tractors that it brought
people there."
Oak View Middle School's
bus loop was host to 59 old
tractors, in comparison to last
year's 39.
"We had so many old


tractors that they were head to
tail at the parade," Davis said.
"And we didn't have all 59 in
the parade because we didn't
have enough tractor
drivers."
Because of the large
turnout that the show gets
every year, Davis has
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proposed starting an old tractor
organization. The first meeting
will be Feb. 28 at Newberry
High School.


"We'd love to
have somebody come
up with a catchy
name," he said.
The proposed
organization has
already been invited
to participate in the
Ne w b e r r y
Watermelon Festival
and High Springs
Pioneer Days.
Newberry's Farm
Toy show has been
active for 16 years.
There are shows in
Orlando and White
Springs, but beyond
that the shows are not
consistent, Davis
said.
Davis isn't quite
sure why people keep
coming to this old
tractor show year
after year. But he
figures it's "because
we run a good show."
Proceeds from the
event support sight
and hearing charities
sponsored by the
Newberry Lions
Club.


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and dessert.
All proceeds from the e
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Lawmen Together (SALT
Alachua County c
prevention program. S
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The new zoning allows for the development
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barber shops near the Gilchrist County line.
There's a small convenience store in the
unincorporated area of the county, just north of
the rezoning location. Adding a new convenience
store development would create competition for
the Newberry store that was already there,
Hoffman said.


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January's dilemma


The best ofEllen Boukari combination of Christmas credit card debt, snow,
and good intentions gone bad.
Some time ago I came to realize that the month of In short we simply have nothing to live for.
January was the scapegoat for much of western It's a well documented fact that January just isn't
civilization's misery, or so it seemed. And that was an especially entertaining month, especially since it's
only reinforced when January 24th was proclaimed back to school, back to work, and back to counting
the dreariest day of the year by a researcher in some the days until the next holiday debuts on the scene.
British think tank. By the time January comes
I typically hold researchers in relatively sputtering on the tail end of the
high esteem, as the last great explorers of biggest holiday season of the year,
our world, bringing to us insight, everybody is exhausted.
understanding, and from time-to-time, Folks just don't have many
actual products or processes that improve good things to say about January.
our lives. The weather is cold, people are
However, in this instance I had to re- broke and everyone has just
evaluate my thinking. A Cardiff University heralded in a shiny New Year full
(an obviously overrated British institution of hope, flying in the face of facts-
of allegedly higher education) researcher '\. J we're frozen, poorer, fatter, and
announced this dreary and dubious honor by _' older.
developing "an elaborate formula And going to the mailbox is
expressing the delicate interplay of lousy becoming a game of chance what
weather, post-Christmas debt, time elapsed Ellen Boukari will it be today?
since yuletide indulgence, failed New More notices that life insurance
Year's resolutions, motivation levels, and rates are going up or another
the desperate need to have something to look forward invitation to join AARP?
to." And don't forget that it was in January 1862 that


I imagined the miserable creator of such nonsense
to be a geeky academician sporting a pocket
protector crammed with black, red, and blue pens and
a slide-rule thrown in for good measure.
Presumably, we are all buried under a ghastly


Congress established the Bureau of Internal
Revenue, now known as The IRS.
Ever consider what "The IRS" means when put
together?
THEIRS.


In a topsy-turvy election year, this may be the
only thing that actually makes sense.
Face it, if the months of the year were a game of
elementary school dodgeball, January would be the
last month chosen.
But really, is January that bad?
I think January has been taking a bad rap for
much too long.
The argument can be made that a little more
respect and a lot less derision is due the first month
of the year. Being first isn't easy and following the
biggest act of the year in Christmas is no easy task.
Looking on the bright side, January doesn't bring
hurricanes, heat waves, flooding or mosquitoes the
size of Bigfoot. Can this be said of the fickle months
of June, July, August, or September?
And time does march on. Today we can breathe
a sigh of relief that January 2008 is history. And as
for January 24 owning title to the dreariest day of the
year maybe.
But I nominate a special designation for the most
dreaded day of the year April 15.
While Congress may have given the IRS its legal
teeth in the month of January, it is in the month of
April that we feel the bite.
Maybe January isn't so bad after all.
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Dog shooting inhumaine
Sadie. Sadie who? Ohhh, you
mean that chick who thinks she's man
enough to be elected Sheriff of
Alachua County. From the front-page
report in the Gainesville Sun, today, I
see even more than her unmanlinesss"
that disqualifies her from holding such
an important position.
Yes. she's anguished by the fallout
from K-9 Deputy Tom Willcox's
murder of Kozar, his former K-9
partner but he didn't violate any
laws. What about a law against
cruelty to animals?
So, he grew up on a farm where
animals were shot. I grew up on a
farm and that would be done only as a
last resort, and that was many, many
years ago. Willcox is in the same
camp as Michael Vick.
I know farmers now who have had
veterinarians come and euthanize
horses that were beyond healing. I
know\ of a veterinarian n who
euthanized a retired K-9 German
Shepherd that had a very painful,
incurable condition. The owner held
the K-9's head and petted him as the
doctor painlessly "put him to sleep."
The least that can be done, gi\en
Deputy W\illcox's cruelty) to Kozar. is
to remo\ e him ftom the K-9 Unit. Oh
no, says Darnell. he (Willcox) cares
and respects Kozar and his current
dog she couldn't even say. his
current K-9 partner. And. "shows his
respect for Kozar" as he shoots him in
the head?
Kozar should not have been
murdered.
.-nd. Sadie definitely should not be
elected as Sheriff of .lachua Counry.
I believe this letter speaks for
dozens and dozens of humane citizens
of Alachua Count-
Eloise Y. Sexton
Alachua. FL







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CHIEF:
Continued fr' m page A 1


Selection to be made in a


matter of days


Drumm said candidates were
evaluated on how well they
interacted with the public, and
noted that several "planted"
evaluators were in the crowd
who would report back to him
with comments.
"We're really looking at
how well they interact with
the community because that's
an important part of the job,"
Drumm said.
Of the eight finalists, the
two local candidates are
Gordon Fulwood, current
interim police chief of High
Springs, and Lt. Jim Troiano,
who currently serves at the
Alachua County Sheriff's
Office.
Other candidates include
Capt. Lee Spector with the
Ft. Lauderdale Police
Department; Steve Burch,
Police Chief of Crystal River
Police Department; Lt. Bruce
Ross with the South Miami
Police Department; Phillip
Williams, Police Chief of
Lake Placid Police
Department; Capt. Jeffrey
Hollis with the Lee County,
Sheriff's Office; and Lt.
Charles Reed with the West
Palm Beach Police
Department.
Several citizens favored
certain candidates more than
others, like Wilton Dolton, a
High Springs resident for 24
years, who said he hoped
Fulwood would get the job.
"I've known him since I
came here," Dolton said.
"He's definitely a people
person."
When asked what
qualities the High Springs
Police Department hopes to
see in their future police
chief, Officer Michelle Kemp
said she would like to see
someone who is dedicated to
the job.
"I'd like to see someone
who's fair, honest and
concerned for the citizens as
well as the police officers,"
Kemp said.
After the meet-and-greet,
candidates approached a
stage and each was asked to


share with the citizens what
he would bring to the
position of police chief.
Troiano, who has served
22 years with the Alachua
County Sheriff's Office
(ACSO), said he would bring
his commitment, dedication,
honesty and integrity to
"make our organization your
organization."
Troiano also expressed his
hopes of starting an advisory
board that would seek
opinions from members of
the business, social, civic and
religious organizations of
High Springs for insight.
"It's our responsibility to
use the eyes and ears we have
out there in the community,"
Troiano said.
Spector, who served in Ft.:
Lauderdale Police
Department for 26 years, said
he would bring his
"professional standards as a
police officer" to the
position.
"I'm a fairly well
rounded, experienced and
ethical guy," Spector said.
Ross and Williams said.
they. would be dedicated and
involved with the community
if selected.
Reed, who served 29
years with the West Palm
Beach Police Department,
told the citizens they
wouldn't find anyone more
dedicated or loyal to the job
than he.
"Every officer on the road
is an American hero, but they
don't often get the credit they
deserve for the sacrifices they
make," he said.
Burch connected to the
audience when he said he
worked with former police
chief Ray Kaminskas as an
officer at the Clearwater
Police Department, and said
he would be a familiar face to
all citizens if appointed.
"I would bring you a
visible chief," Burch said.
"I wear my uniform five
days a week, and would bring
a visible, approachable
leadership to your agency."


Fulwood, who has been
acting interim police chief
since Sept. 1, 2007, said he
could bring his current
experience as police chief to
the position.
"I know our community,
and if appointed as your
police chief, we will continue
to go above and beyond the
call of duty," Fulwood said.
One thing all candidates
noted in their speeches was
the turnout of the citizens at
the event.
"This is the largest
turnout that I've ever seen for
a police chief selection, and it
means a lot that you care to
be here," Burch said.
As for who will become
the next police chief, Drumm
said any one of the
candidates iS a strong
contender.
"I could have pulled a
police chief out of the top 20
candidates, and any one of
them could have done a good
job," Drumm said.
Fulwood, Troiano, Hollis,,
and Williams were all
interviewed Thursday prior.to
the event, with the remaining
candidates continuing
interviews on Friday.
Other decision makers on
the police chief panel include
retired High Springs Police
Captain Arvey Bass, High
Springs resident Yvonne
Andrews, Hawthorne Police
Chief Jack Donadio, and
resident Tom Weller.
Drumm said he and the
panel hope to have reached a
decision on the future police
chief within the next week.
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season to make up the current
deficit.
With 70 adult football
teams and youth baseball
registration, the park is
projected to gross about
$55,000.
The general fund payroll for
the City of Newberry has
increased by $4,000. But the
salaries of Blalock, his
assistant, and one maintenance
worker have been shifted to the
revenue that Diamond Sports
Park will accrue throughout the
year.
The park has also hired two
full-time grounds and
maintenance employees, and


came from the owner of a Days
Inn near 1-75, who said he was
afraid the noise and lights
coming from the nighttime
construction would disturb his
customers.
However, FDOT
spokesman Chip Skinner said
the Days Inn customers should
not be disturbed by the project,
because construction will begin


an additional part-time staffer.
Their salaries will also be
budgeted from Diamond Sports
Park revenue.
On tap at the sports park is
youth baseball season which
begins Feb. 9.
The community can also
look forward to the Sunshine
State Games Youth Baseball
Tournament and Sunshine State
Points Ranking Flag Football
Tournament beginning Feb. 29,
Blalock said.
"We're going after multiple
events to make sure that' any
facilities we have are being
used and making revenue."
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This portion of U.S. 441
was last resurfaced in 1992, and
the turn lanes and ramps to and
from Interstate 75 were
reconfigured in 2007. Up to an
average of 20,500 vehicles
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ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY ALACHUA COUNTY'S MOST WANTED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2008 1


POLICE REPORTS


Alachua Police Department
The following information was
provided by Alachua Police
Department (APD) Detective
DaryLloyd

Warrant Arrests,
On Jan. 29, 2008, Alachua
Police Department officers
arrested 34-year-old McKenzly
Edwards of Alachua. A
computer check revealed that
Edwards had an outstanding
warrant for civil order of arrest
with a $3,000 bond. Edwards
was taken into custody without
incident.


*On Feb. 3, 2008, Alachua
Police Department officers
made contact with 56-year-old
James Bryant at NW 135
Terrace and NW 151 Place. A
computer check revealed that
Bryant was wanted out of
Alachua County for Violation of
Probation with a $426 bond.
Bryant was taken into custody.
*On Feb. 1, 2008, Alachua
Police Department officers
made contact with 31-year-old
Joshua Mollica of Gainesville
at NW 155 Place and Hipp Way.
A computer check revealed that
Mollica was wanted out of


Alachua County for Writ of
Bodily Attachment with a
$4,000 bond. Mollica was taken
into custody.
Habitual Traffic Offender
Arrest
*On Jan. 30, 2008, Alachua
Police Department officers
conducted 'a traffic stop at
15305 Merrillwood Drive.
Officers made contact with the
driver, 44-year-old Lorenzo
Fountaine of Alachua. A
computer check revealed that
Fountaine was a habitual traffic
offender and his license was
re\ oked. Fountaine \\as arrested


without incident and
transported to the Alachua
County Jail.
Narcotics Arrests
*On Feb. 1, 2008, Alachua
Police Department officers
conducted a traffic stop at NW
158 Ave and NW 137 Terrace
for an equipment violation.
Officers made contact with the
driver, 'Xavier Showers, and
passenger 25-year-old
Nathaniel Foye of Gainesville.
Shovers consented to the search
of the %chicle Officers located
an electronic scale containing
cannabis residue. Foye then fled
from the vehiclee and \was
located approximately\ 100
yards away in a wooded area.
Officers located approximately
29 grams of marijuana in clear


plastic baggies in Foye's
possession. Foye stated that he
ran because he was ir
possession of marijuana. Foye
was arrested for possession oj
marijuana with intent tc
distribute, resisting arrest
without violence and possession
of drug paraphernalia. Foye was
transported to the Alachua
County Jail. Showers was
issued a traffic citation anc
released.
*On Feb. 2. 2008. Alachua
Police Department officers
conducted a traffic stop a
15818 NW 140 Street .foi
vehicle failing to maintain
single lane. Officers made
Contact \\ ith the driver, 40-year-
old Janet Bell of Trenton, arnc
the passenger. 54-year-olc


s Larmont Watkins of High
Springs. Officers observed a
Glass crack pipe and what
Appeared to be crack cocaine on
f top of the center console in
plain view., Watkins was in
t possession of an open container
Sof 24 oz Budweiser beer.
SOfficers took Bell into custody.
a Bell admitted to possessing the
s crack cocaine and aeed," arid
Swas arrested for possession of
cocaine, possession of
Marijuana and possession of
Drug paraphernalia. Officers
s also located a glass crack pipe
t in Watkins' right sock. Watkins
r and Bell were transported to the
a Alachua County Jail without
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Crime Stoppers Most


PPERS


A message from the desk of



Sheriff Sadie Darnt

Seat belts save lives


Guess what? There is one
thing you can do every time you
ride in a car that will increase your
chances of arriving safely by more
than 90-percent.
Do you know what that one
thing is? If you guessed buckling
up, you are right!.
Everyone who is riding in an
automobile should wear a seatbelt.
Kids, if you notice your mom


or dad isn't wearing their seatbelt,
remind them how much you love
them by asking them to put it on.
The same goes for your brothers
and sisters or anyone else in the
car.
Remember, you and everyone
in the car should buckle up on
every trip, no matter how short it
is.
Do you know what Florida
Law says about child restraint?


(1Xa) Every operator of a motor
vehicle as defined herein, while
transporting a child in a motor
vehicle operated on the roadways,
streets, or highways of this state,
shall, if the child is five years of
age or younger, provide for
protection of the child by properly
using a crash-tested, federally
approved child restraint device.
For children aged through three
years, such restraint device must


be a separate carrier or a vehicle
manufacturer's integrated child
seat. For children aged four
through five years, a separate
carrier, an integrated child seat, or
a seat belt may be used.
Take the extra time to buckle
up and make sure your children
are properly restrained. What we
do to prepare may save our lives or
our children's.


Make the Call,

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Brittney
Nicole Thomas
Black Female,
10/09/1988
5'8", 145 Ibs
Black Hair,
Brown Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Battery, DUI,
Possession of
Alcohol by
Person Under
21 Years of Age


Cooks
Black Male,
11/30/1978
6'1", 160 Ibs
Black Hair,
Brown Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Battery, Criminal
Mischief,
Obstructing
Justice


Currently
wanted for:
Possession of a
Controlled
Substance With
Out Prescription,
Possession of
Marijuana


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Brown Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Possession of
Marijuana


Michael
Patrick
George
White Male,
07/23/1973
6'1", 190 Ibs
Black Hair,
Blue Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Worthless
Checks (6
Counts)


John
Clayton
Douglas
White Male,
5'06",
12/8/81
Brown Hair,
Blue Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Civil Order of
Arrest


Jerry
Lee
Wise
Black Male,
04/20/1979
6'00", 2001bs


Currently
wanted for:
Sale of
Controlled
Substance W/in
1000' ft of a
school, Poss. of
a controlled
substance


Shelly
Ann
Marks
White Female,
05/07/1973
5'6", 116 Ibs
Blonde Hair,
Hazel Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Felony Fraud


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Aligheri William
Dante Edward
Young Jones
Black Male, Black Mal
09/11/1978 08/06/19
6'1", 185 Ibs 03225
Black Hair, 6 225
Brown Eyes


Currently
wanted for:
Battery


e,
70
Ibs


currently
wanted for:
No valid Driver
License


Eddie
R. Myles
Black Male,
08/10/1959
5'06", 2001bs

Currently
wanted for:
Drive while
License Susp


Albert
Royals
Walker
Black Male,
01/03/1962
5'09", 1551bs

Currently
wanted for:
Drive while
License susp
2nd off


Dominique
A. Colter
Black Female,
5'04",
7/16/87
Black Hair,
Brown Eyes

Currently
wanted for:
Petit Theft


Donald
Greg
McClain
White Male,
10/24/1971
5'10"

Currently
wanted for:
Worthless check


Mario
Jamaal
Godbolt
Black Male,
09/23/1980
5'11", 180 Ibs

Currently
wanted for:
Drive While
License. Susp
2nd off


Jenay D.
Burns
Black Female,
10/18/1987
5'06"

Currently
wanted for:
Drive while
License Susp


Review the pictures above. If you know the
location of any of these wanted individuals, please
contact the Combined Communications Center at
352-955-1818 or remain anonymous by calling
*Crime Stoplprs at 352-372-STOR


Callers are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO
APPREHEND ANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.
IF NECESSARY, CALL 911. #


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Deshawn Tindall
Fomby
Black Male, White Ma
03/24/1984 5'09",
5'9", 175 Ibs 8/15/88
Black Hair,
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B2 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, FHIRUIARY 07, 2008


Obituaries


Jfin us at these local events


Ronald Eugene Arnold
Ronald Eugene Arnold of
Fort White passed January 24,
2008. He was 70.
Mr. Arnold was born in
Newark, New Jersey and
moved to Fort White in 2006.
He served in the Air Force and
was a retired musician.
Survivors include his wife
of 40 years, Altamease Arnold;
six sons, Freddie of Fort White,
Jerome (Brenda) of Albany,
Georgia, James of Belle Glade,
Florida. Mark of Albany,
Georgia, Edward (LaShunda)
of, Fort White and Ronald
(Jennifer) of Norfolk, Virginia;
one daughter, Lisa Marie of
Detroit, Michigan: one brother,
Barry of Virginia; 19
grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren.
Funeral services with
Military Honors for Mr. Arnold
were held in the Chapel of A.
Jerome Brown Funeral Home
on Friday, February 1. 2008.


Arrangements entrusted to
A. Jerome Brown Funeral
Home, High Springs.

James Hardy Raulerson
James Hardy Raulerson of
Alachua passed away on
February 4, 2008 at North
Florida Regional Medical
Center. He was 78.
Born in Gainesville in 1929,
Mr. Raulerson was a lifelong
resident of the area. He was a
member of the Church of
Christ; a member of Schafer
Masonic Lodge # 250 of
Gainesville; a member of the
Scottish Rite and Morocco
Temple, both of Jacksonville;
founder of Gainesville
Raceway and founder of
Florida Sheriff's Boy's Ranch
in Live Oak. He proudly served
in.the.U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife,
Kathryn K. Raulerson of
Alachua;. four sons, Kelly
(Linda) Raulerso. of
Pembroke. Georgia, Sam (Beth)
Raulerson of Adel. Georgia,


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EGospel Sing Hope Community Baptist
Church in Alachua is having a gospel sing on
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. "Southland" will be in
concert, so come expecting a blessing.
Refreshments follow the concert in Fellowship
Hall. For directions or more information, call
386-496-2851
*New Ministry offers Spiritual Work-Outs!
Morning praise and reflections shared while
working-out. Exercise your mind and nurture
the spirit through movements that strengthen
your body. Membership to this club is open to all
shapes, .sizes, and denominations, especially
those who love to improvise and are often
divinely inspired. Visit feelbetter.gaia.com for


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more details and sign-up information. We meet at
the Alachua Recreation Center every weekday
morning for a 30 minute work-out. Warm-up
starts at 7:45a.m.
*Foundation Chapel Church of God by Faith
is proud to serve the community as a host site for
food distribution by The Gainesville Harvest.
You are welcome to come every Thursday from
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 13220
NW 150 Avenue, Alachua. The phone is 386-
462-2549. Elder Willie J. McKnight, Sr., Pastor
*Hare Krishna Temple Free feast every
Sunday at 4 p.m. The Temple is located three
miles north of Alachua on State Road 235.


Joseph (Ann) Raulerson of
Alachua and Jason (Stacey)
Raulerson of High Springs; and
eight grandchildren, DeAnna,
Katie, Tyler, Mike, Kealy,
Hailey, Alyssa and Will.
Graveside services will be
held on Friday, February 8,
2008 at 11 a.m. at Antioch
Cemetery in LaCrosse, Florida
with Rev. Doug Felton
officiating.
A visitation will be held on
Thursday, February 7, 2008
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans-
Carter Funeral Home, 220
North Main Street, High
Springs.
In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to Florida
Sheriff's Boy's Ranch, 1689
Mendez Place, Live Oak, FL
32064 in his memory.
Arrangements under the
care of Evans-Carter Funeral
Home, High Springs.
Obituaries: The obituaries in this
section are considered news and are
published free of charge by Alachua
County Tbday. Obituaries may be
edited for style, space and policy.


Special t6 Alachua County Today
HIGH SPRINGS First
Christian Academy, a ministry
of First Baptist Church in High
Springs announces their Honor


A Honor Roll for Second
Grade: Maggie Zawoy
A/B Honor Roll for Second
Grade: Jarod Bass, Jonathan
Green, Mackenzie Pearson,
Will Stephens
A/B Honor Roll for Third
Grade: Hunter Johnson
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Hannah Montana scores
huge locally as well as
nationally, which is no surprise
since this show does present
the "Best of Both Worlds."
The show stars Miley
Cyrus, the daughter of Billy
SRay Cyrus. And Miley's on-
screen dad is played by none
other than her real father. Jason
Earles plays Miley's brother,
and Emily Osment plays Lilly
Truscot, Miley's best friend.
While Miley goes to
school, no one realizes that
indeed she is the huge pop star,
Hannah Montana, because she.
in disguise.
Ever since the show aired
on Disney Channel last March,
it has been one of the biggest
success stories on Disney.
People love it, and Miley has
been on the cover of many
teenage pop star type
magazines. Millions of people
have tuned in. One has only to
visit the local Wal-Mart store
to see posters and promotional
items about her.
I remember just two years
ago, doing an interview with
Billy Ray Cyrus, when he
talked about her activities,
"She is in L.A. right now,
working on a different project.
She's probably going to have
her own show soon... She is
really serious about her acting
career."
She's become huge since
then. Just check out the
magazine section in your local
grocery store and see
magazines like Popstar,
Tigerbeat and you'll see
Miley's face on the cover. For
all intents and purposes, she
has replaced Hilary Duff as the
new face of the "tween"
generation. I even know of a
young man named Caleb, who
is such a fan, that he bought a
star in the constellation of
Sagittarius galaxy and named
it the Miley Cyrus' Star.
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Hannah Montana Show, you
can catch four of them on the
recently released Disney
DVD. The show is wonderful
and entertaining and has
become a huge success in 122
countries. (Makes me wonder,
where it isn't shown, maybe
North Korea!).
The DVD set comes with
four different episodes ,of
Hannah Montana. It has some
extra featurettes including two
music videos by Miley Cyrus.
There is also an episode of
"That's So Raven," (It doesn't
have anything to do with
Hannah Montana). And
perhaps the biggest extra is a
featurette hosted by Jason
Earles, Where he talks about
the 10 biggest Disney Channel
star feuds, dealing with
everything from Lizzie
McGuire to Kim Possible. I
have no reservations
recommending this DVD to
any family.
Editor's Note: Today
Entertainment Writer Kees
Boer is committed to
Compassion International, an
organization that helps
children in developing
countries through education,
health services and spiritual
guidance. This week, Kees
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child his dad, Arie Boet;
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Saved by the sacrifice of Christ


Special to Alachua County Today
It is difficult to understand
what it must have been like to live
in a culture that sacrificed animals
in the name of God. The history of
the children of Abraham is filled


with animal sacrifice,
making it clear that
without blood
sacrifice there was no
covenant with God.
Saint Paul, in his
letter to the Hebrews,
reminds Christians of
this ritual
slaughtering of
animals under the old
covenant; taking an
animal that was
perfect by Jewish
Law, and slaughtered
it outside the camp of
Israel. The blood was
collected and the
priest would sprinkle
the front of the


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tabernacle with it seven times, and
then bum the animal's body.
While the fire burned, the priest
would add cedar, hyssop, and
scarlet thread, in accordance with
God's word. After everything was
consumed, the ashes were taken
and stored. If anyone became
defiled according to the Law, the
priest would add the ashes to
ceremonial water, and then
sprinkle the defiled person, and
they would be purified.
We see the usefulness of ritual,
the need for religious ceremony,
and at points, the instructional
value of the Old Testament
Covenant. To go to a priest and be


sprinkled with purifying water and
told that they were clean was
comforting to a person who had
sinned and felt defiled, or unclean.
This purification water contained
the blood sacrifice of a pure
animal, the
S substitution the
sacrifice of its
innocent life-to
S comfort the
S burdened
conscience of the
sinful person. The
Old Covenant rituals
were ordained by
God as ways to
communicate some
hn E. important Truths
pointing to the Lamb
,nglican of God, Jesus Christ.
inesville. The Epistle to
th.e the Hebrews was in
episcopal large part written to
remind the infant
Christian Church
that these symbolic religious
ceremonies were effective, but
only so far as they were intended
to be, namely, water sprinkled to
"purify the flesh." In other words,
the defilement of the body, by its
participation in sin, could be
washed with holy water, but the
heart and mind were not touched
with this water. Water cannot
reach deep enough to cleanse the
soul or free the memory and guilt
associated with sin. The Old
Covenant ritual, though deeply
meaningful, was limited in its
ability actually to do what was
needed most, the cleansing of the
stain of sin from the conscience.


As we experience the
discipline of Lent and the ritual of
Holy Week services, we must be
careful that our symbolism is in
accordance with God's Truth.
What is it that we believe during
this period of the Church year?
We believe that the Christian Faith
is as dependent upon sacrifice,
blood, ashes and sprinklings as
was the worship of Israel. We do
not shy away from these things
because they are from the rituals of
Abraham and Moses; we embrace
them, because they are the
revelation of God Almighty to
mankind in Christ Jesus.
As we look at the Cross, we
see the Man nailed upon it. The
Cross is the Eternal Altar of
Sacrifice. The Son of God, the
unblemished Lamb, is the
innocent sacrificial victim.
Anyone who calls upon the name
of Jesus is purified by His blood.
Our Altar is the earthly symbol of
Heaven's inner court. The Cup of
Wine we share is the poured out
Blood of our Lord it is the
purification water that He has
taken and blessed with His own
life. Christ is our substitute, our
sacrifice. This purification water
is not just sprinkled but it is taken
into us for the cleansing of our
conscience. The Cross that stands
veiled over the Altar is a witness of
our sins it knows the penalty and
speaks of a punishment but it is
silent; it does not accuse those who
embrace its perfect victim, Jesus
Christ.
The blood of this sacrifice is
not limited as the blood of an


sprinklings of blood upon our
hear, and He has applied waters of
purification to our stained soul,
adopting us as His own. This
sacrifice is not repeated, but we
commemorate it each Lord's Day
- offering ourselves to His service,
purged of sin and prepared to take
of His Body and His Blood, to be
in communion with Him.
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animal was. The Blood of Christ's
sacrifice penetrates to the soul
where the conscience, which was
once enslaved to sin, is now freed
to serve God.
The Gospel is this through
the blood of the everlasting
covenant, Christ, we are cleansed
where only God has seen the
burdens of our heart. He has
entered into the tabernacle of our
soul, and applied .the seven


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The Heartland Community Places of Worship


Alachua church of Christ
14505 NW 145th Avenue
Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.
Assembly at 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m.
Ministers: Gene Burgett & Lany Pahman
(386) 462-3326

Mlydrkistcentrai comr
386-462-2264

C1H RI ST C INT-\RA L
MINISTRIES
"Building Life Together"
Temporary Location
Located at 14200 NW 148th Place
Downtown Alachua (in the old Post Office)
Service Times:,
Sunday 9:00-10:15am

o ,10:30- I :00am
LffeGroups
meet at various times during the week.
Wednesday
Student Ministry 7:13pm


.J. ll ainta o ltIngltcan Churtt
I Aparish ofthe Christian Episcopal Church
Where worship is our central act
Where the apostolic tradition is upheld
Where we kneel to pray
Where worshipful music is the standard
Where traditional liturgy is the norm
Where the Holy Scriptures
are proclaimed
Where a prayerful and quiet
atmosphere is provided
Where traditional values are taught
Where we seek to proclaim a risen
Savior in our daily life and work
Come Join Us
Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m.
and other special services as announced.
8100 SW Archer Road (Shrine Club)
(352) 317-5757 www.AllsaintsXnEC.org

Corinth Baptist Church
5577 NW 290 Street, Newberry
Pastor Henry M. Rodgers
(352) 472-7770 or (352) 495-2510
Sunday: Sunday School 10 am., Morning
Worship 11a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Pioneer Club & Dinner
(ages 3 to high school) 6:30 p.m.
Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.
Choir Practice 8:15 p.m.


List your Place of
Worship
here
Call (386) 462-3355
for more information.


CHRISTIAN FAMILY WORSHIP
CENTER AND BIBIE COLLEGE
Dr. Lloyd S. Williams, Pastor & Founder
220 NE First Avenue, P.O. Box 2187
High Springs, FL 32655
Church: (386) 454-2367 Home: (386) 454-8251
Cell: (386) 344-0058



F Fellowship
CChurch
Contemporary Praise & Worship
Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.
Worship at 10:45 a.m.
16916 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs
386-454-1700 www.FellowshipOnline.org


Ar


"We know that in all things
we are more than
Conquerors. We are
.Champions." Romans 8:37


Visit us at Sidney Lanier School, located at 312 NW 16Ave. (Near Burger King, Comer of Main & 16thAve.)
SCongregational Prayer 10 am. Praise & Worship: 10:30 am. *,Moming Service: 11 am.
Children's Church: 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed Evening 7 p.m.
Bible Study location announced Sunday For information call: (352) 318-2208

tbesrti=t UifLe l'Flowablp
Assembly of God List your Place of
Contemporary Worship/Ministry All Ages Worship
Sunday: SS 9:30 a.mJWorship 10:30 am.
Wed. 7 p.m./Children/Youth/Adults here
19817 W. Newberry Rd. (4 mi. E. of Call (386) 462-3355
Newberry, 4 mi. W. of Jonesville) in
(352) 472-5433 for more information.
www.clfbest.org

'-J FIRSTBAPTIST CHURCH OF ALACHUA
IMPAcn ING One Block east of Main Street in Alachua
*1rej.u lu,. i AU (386) 462-1337

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study* 10:45 a.m. Worship
Wednesday. 6 7:30 p.m. Children's Ministries, Youth Activities
and Choir Rehearsal 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study


I First Presbyterian
1Church
of Alachua
Rev. Virginia McDaniel, Pastor
14623 NW 140 Street
(386) 462-1549
Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Nursery provided.
www.firstpresalachua.org


Hare Krishna Temple
International Society for Krishna
Consciousness (ISKCON)
Founder Acarya His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
3 miles north ofAlachua on State Road 235
Sunday Services 3:15-7 p.m.: Lecture,
meditation, chanting, and free vegetarian
feast Open to the public. (386) 462-2017

Living Hope in Christ
Outreach Ministries
615 Martin Luther King Boulevard
High Springs
Hour of Power Sunday 9 a.m.,
Sunday School 10 a.m.,
Morning Worship 11 a.m.;
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Evening Services 4 p.m.;
Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m.;
Bible Study Thursday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Street Ministry every 4th Saturday
10 a.m. Location to be announced.
E-mail: Livinghopeinchristom@yahoo.com
Pastor Larry Cannady, Sr.
(386) 454-4169 Fax (386) 454-3569
"Eliminating All Excuses
for Coming to Christ"

St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church '
Anglican Tradition
Sunday Services at 10 a.m.
105 NW 2nd St. (next door
to High Springs City Hall)
Father David Kidd
(386)054-9812


First United Methodist
Church ofAlachua
14805 NW 140th Street 462-2443
Rev. Rob Atchley, Pastor
JeffVan Valey, Youth & Children's Minister
Worship, 8:30 am. & 11 am.
Sunday School 9:45 am.
Sunday Youth Events, 4:30 p.m.
www.gbgm-umc.org/alachuafumc


HIGH SPRINGS CHURCH
OF CHRIST
520 NE Santa Fe Boulevard
Bible Classes forAllAges 9:30 am.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Classes 7 p.m.
highspringscofc@alltel.net
Minister: Wayne Rodgers (386)454-2930

Miracle Restoration &
Deliverance Center
House of Prayer




11001 SE Douglas stlleet High Srings
rastor Emma i. Thomas 3864544145


First United Methodist Church
Hwy 441 S., High Springs
Sunday School: 10 a.m.,
Contemporary Worship: 8:45 a.m.,
Traditional Worship: 11 a.m.,
Youth Fellowship: 5p.m.
Wed. Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m.
Church offers transportation to & from services.
Youth/Childrens Director: Holly Erskine
Gary Eldred, Pastor (386) 454-1255


F A M L HURCH


Foundation Chapel Church
of God by Faith
Sunday: Sunday School 10 p.m.; Mid-Day
Worship 11:30 am.; Children's Church 6 pm.;
Evening Worship 6 pm.; Tuesday: YSB 7 pm.
Wednesday: Outreach Fellowship Dinner 6
p.m.; General Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.
13220 NW 150th Avenue, Alachua
Pastor Willie J. McKnight, Sr. 462-2549


Service Times
Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
Youth Service Wed. 7:30 p.m.


Senior Pastors: Edwin & Angela Anderson
386-454-1563
www.impactfamilychurch.com
16710 NW US 441 Between High Springs & Alachua


New Oak Grove Baptist Church
Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 am.,
Evening Service 6 p.m.
Wednesday Fellowship Meal 6 p.m.
Prayer Mtg/Bible Study 7 p.m.
RAs, GAs & Students 7 p.m.
Nursery Provided
Terry Elixson, Jr., Pastor
386-462-3390 18105 NW 262 Avenue


North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church AS SAGE
25330 NW CR239 (1/4 mi north of CR236) I E
(386) 462-3317. edwin3441@cox.net Family Church
Rev. Edwin A. Gardner, Pastor e, th, a,
Sun. Breakfast 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.;g pl
Worship 10:45 a.m.; Spanish Sunday School 2:30 2020 NE 15 Street
p.m.; Spanish worship 3:30 p.m.; Spanish Supper (;ainesvilI
4:30 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.; Evening Service Ltarorlgr.a (352) 336-8686
6 p.m.; Weds. Bible Study 7 pn.m Michele Di ( )
Your searchfor a friendly church has ended.


St. John's United
Methodist Church J
Open Arms, Loving Hearts
& Helping Hands.
SSunday School: 10 a.m.
S Sunday Service: 11 a.m.
On CR 239 about 1/4 mile north
of NW CR 236 In Alachua nF
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT 38646 8454
4 Pastor: Mike Lee vIww.passageminist


New St. Mary Missionary
Baptist Church
13800 NE 158th Avenue, Alachua 32616
Rev. Daniel H. McNish, Pastor
Phone & FAX (386) 462-7129
Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.-lst, 2nd, 3rd Sunday
Quarterly 11 a.m. 4th Sun. Birthday Rally
Service; Tuesday Evening 7 p.m. Prayer
Meeting & Bible Study


L gof Life
Assembly of God
Located at 14200 NW 148th Place
Downtown Alachua
www. riveroflifeassembly.org


St. Luke A.M.E. Church
Wednesday- 7:00 P.M. Family Study
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Church School
11 a.m. Morning Worship
Rev. James R. Watkins, Pastor
Theme: Knowing and Growing"
14950 Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 441
386.462.2732(church) 386.462.4396 (Fax)
stlukeamechurch@alltel.net


Grace Community Church (PCA)
ANew Chrch Hi WestemAlachua County
Pastor Ty Keys
New Location: 25705 SW 15 Avenue
in Newberry Elementary School Cafeteria
(352)472-9500
Worship: Sunday 9 am.Nursety provided.
For info go to www.gacecommunityPCA.org
Reaching Out with the Love ofChrist by Lifing Up
the Name ofChrist-Come hear the Docrines of Grace

Legacy baptist Church
SSunday Senrices at The Alachua Women's
Club, 255 S. Main St., Alachua
Children's Sunday School 9:30 am
Church Service 10:30 am
Family Bible Study 6:30( pm
Pastor John Jemigan (386) 454-5529
www.legacybaptistchurch.org


List your Place of
Worship
here
Call (386) 462-3355
for more information.


Services


Sunday: 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Children's Church 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday:
Adult & Children Bible Study 7 p.m.
Consumed Youth Service 7 p.m.
Nursery provided for all services.
Pastor Greg Evans 352-870-7288


St. Madeleine Catholic Church
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.,
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
Tuesday 7 p.m., Weekdays Mon, Wed
and Fri,8:30 a.m. No Mass Thursday.
Confession: Saturday 45 min. prior to
Mass or anytime on request
3210 N.E. Santa Fe Boulevard
(U.S. Hwy. 441), High Springs
(386) 454-2358


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B4 ALACHUA COUNTY TODAY LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, to IIRUARY 07, 2008



Annual Senior Safety Summit to be held


Special to Alachua County Today
GAINESVILLE On Friday,
Feb. 15, the Alachua County
SALT Council will be holding
"Senior Safety Summit 2008" at
the First Baptist Church at 425
West University Avenue in
Gainesville, from 8:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m.
Participants can get timely
information on crime prevention,


safety and wellness issues that
affect older adults. Topics will
include: Using 911, Home Safety,
Personal Safety and Animal
Safety. Presenters will include
speakers from Alachua County
Sheriff's Office, Alachua County
Fire Rescue, Gainesville Police
Department and Alachua County
Animal Services. There will be
free refreshments and door


prizes. This event is free and
open to the public.
SALT, which stands for
Seniors and Law Enforcement
Together, is an advisory council
that is comprised of older adults
in the community, people that
work with seniors, and law
enforcement. In close
collaboration with the Alachua
County Sheriff's office and


Gainesville Police Department,
SALT focuses on the crime and
safety related needs of older
adults in the community.
SALT meets once monthly on
the first Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Meetings are currently being
held at Pine Grove Apartments at
1901 NE 2nd Street in
Gainesville. Anyone is welcome
to become a member of SALT


and participation of seniors is
encouraged. There are no
membership fees or dues.
"Senior Safety Summit 2008"
is free and open to the public,
however seating is limited. If you
would like to attend, call 352-
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Rural Development is inviting
applications for grants to help
agricultural producers enter into
value-added activities.
Value-Added Producer
Grants support small businesses
and help producers find new
markets and expanded uses for
agricultural products. USDA is
committed to working with
rural farmers, ranchers and
entrepreneurs to increase their
economic opportunities and
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March 31, 2008. The USDA
Rural Development funds can
be used for determining the
viability of a potential value-
added venture or for working
capital. A maximum of
$100,000 is available per
planning grant; $300,000 is the
maximum per working capital.
For further details about
eligibility rules and application
procedures, see the January 29,
2008, Federal Register, visit
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State Office for Florida and the
U.S Virgin Islands at 352-338-
3482 for assistance.
USDA Rural
Development's mission is to


increase economic opportunity
and improve the quality of life
for rural residents. Rural
Development has a variety of
loan, grant and loan guarantee
programs that support
agriculture, business
opportunities, homeownership,
home repair, rental housing,
broadband technology, public
safety, health care, education,
social and cultural needs and
energy related projects
Further information on rural
programs is available at a local
USDA Rural Development
office or by visiting USDA's
web site at
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Ask Your Dentist by Douglas M.

Dental concerns for diabetc


Q: I'm a diabetic. Are my dental
needs different from those of non-
diabetics?
A: Yes. Regular dental checkups
are important for everyone. But they
are even more important for people
who have diabetes, a disease that can
lower a person's resistance to
infection and slow the healing
process. Those two factors leave
diabetics more prone to gum disease,
also called periodontal disease. Some
of the signs of that disease are gums
that have swollen, turned red or
tender and that bleed easily.
Loosened teeth are also a sign of gum
disease.
Diabetics are more susceptible to
gum disease for a number of reasons.
Generally they develop more plaque,
the film in which colonies of bacteria


develop. This may be because
diabetics generate less saliva to help
wash plaque away. Diabetics
generally also have a higher sugar
level in their oral fluids, which affects
plaque build-up. They are also likely
to have reduced circulation, which
can hinder the flow of nutrition to the
gums and slow healing.
Studies have shown that patients
who carefully control their diabetes
under the advice of their primary
physician have less trouble with gum
disease. Nevertheless, close
monitoring at home for any changes
in the mouth and regular visits to the
dentists are essential for diabetics. If
you are a diabetic, talk with your
dentist about the extra steps you
should take to preserve your oral
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CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS

NOTICE TO BID
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
FLOW METER

The City of High Springs is
currently seeking bids for the
following flow meter
installation/instrumentation
project at the Water Treatment
Plant (WTP):

* Replace the existing
insertion type 10-inch venturi
flow meter tube.

* Replace the existing
differential pressure transmitter
and calibrate for the system.

* Replace the existing
pressure transmitter and
calibrate for the system.

* Perform all necessary
adjustments and/or modifica-
tions to ensure the WTP
operates in the manner detailed
in Section 13401 Process
Instrumentation and Controls of
the Bid Specifications.

INTERESTED BIDDERS MAY
CONTACT THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT. AT 386-454-
2134 FOR A COMPLETE COPY
OF THE BID SPECIFICA-
TIONS.

Sealed bids must be submitted
to the City Manager's office at
City Hall, 110 NW 1st Avenue,
High Springs Florida 32643, by
4:00 p.m., March 6, 2008.

THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
THE CITY ALSO RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT THE
BID WHICH IS IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY,


WHICH MAY BE, OR MAY NOT
BE, THE LOWEST BID.

(Published: Alachua County
Today February 07 and
14, 2008)
PUBLIC NOTICE

Congressman Cliff Steam's staff
will be in LaCrosse, FL.
February 14th, 2008, between
the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:30
pm. If you have any questions
or concerns regarding: Veteran
issues, Social Security,
Medicare, IRS/TAX issues,
Educational benefits, Federal
Employee issues and
Retirement issues. Please feel
free to attend. The meeting will
be held in the Town Hall, located
at 20613 N. State Road 121.

CONTACT: Shirley Pruitt- Town
Clerk
PHONE: 386-462-2784

(Published: Alachua County
Today February 7, 2008)
IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT ALACHUA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO. 07-2007-CP-1736

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GERALD MELVIN WALTERS,
DECEASED,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the
estate of GERALD MELVIN
WALTERS, deceased, File
Number 07-2007-CP-1736, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Alachua County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of
which is 201 East University
Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
The name and address of the
Personal Representative and
the Personal Representatives'
attorney are set forth below.'

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against Decedent's
estate, including unmatured,


contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this
Notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons
having claims or demands
against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent
claims, must file their claims
with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE. ALL
CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED

NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECENDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of the first publication
of this Notice is January 31,
2008.

Attorney for Personal
Representative:

GEORGE E.. NADER, ESQ.
Florida Bar. No. 348600
BRENDA E. BYRNE, ESQ.
Florida Bad No. 0713651
TRENAM, K!EMKER, SCHARF,
BARKIN, FRYE, O'NEILL &
MULLINS, PA.
2700 Bank of America Plaza
Post Office Box 1102
Tampa, Florida 33601-1102
(813) 223-7474

Personal Representative:

ANDREA L. WALTERS
8501 NW 55th Place
Gainesville, FL 32653

(Published: Alachua County
Today January 31, 2008 &
February 7, 2008)


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: A-
1 TOWING SVC/AUTO
REPAIRS gives Notice of
Foreclosure of Lien and intent to
sell these vehicles on
2/26/2008, 10:00 a.m. at 14515
NW PEGGY RD, ALACHUA, FL
32615-5449, pursuant to
subsection 713.78 of the Florida
Statutes. A-1 TOWING
SVC/AUTO REPAIRS reserves
the right to accept or reject any
and/or all bids.

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(Published: Alachua County
Today February 07, 2008)
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES


FINANCE TECHNICIAN -
Conducts accounts payable;
prepares billing; reconciles bank
statements; prepares finance
reports; assists with inventory;
conducts routine clerical duties;
and provides other
administrative support duties.
(Salary: $11.50 $14.50, DOQ,
plus benefits)

Apply at City Hall, 110 NW 1st
Ave, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.,
Monday Friday. Applications
accepted through Friday,
February 22, 2008.

THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

(Published: Alachua County
Today February 07 and
14, 2008)






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Saturday 2 Guest Speakers
Workshops includes buffet


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Bonus & Paid Orientation 36-
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Need 2 years experience.
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Helena Chemical Company has
an immediate opening for a
seasonal warehouse person.
Requires a high school diploma
or equivalent and ability to lift up
to 50 Ibs. and operate a forklift.
Job responsibilities include


loading and unloading vehicles,
waiting on customers, and
maintaining the warehouse.
Please respond to:

Helena Chemical Company
PO Box 428 Hwy 441
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 462-4157

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Average $903/wk Late Model
Equipment, Strong Freight
Network, 401K, Blue Cross
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be 21. Have CDL? Tuition
reimbursement! CRST.
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salon. 386-454-7679






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On December 1, 2007 Lane [level, marketing manager Ior
Gainesville Today was injured at Ironwood Golf Course during a
golftournament. Since the accident, Lane has been and still remains
at Shands Hospital. Over the years, the relationship with many of
Lane's customers has become one of friendship. T'hosto of us that
consider both Terry and Lane our friends have come together to
organize an ellort to help them financially during this difficult time.
Donations
Donations may be made at any SunState Federal Credit Union. Just
mention to thie teller you want to donate to the Lane Ilevel Fund.
Below are all the SFCU Location in Gainesville/Alachua Areu:
Alachua 14520 NW US Ilwy, 441 (386) 462-3900
Gainesville Main Branch 405 SE 2nd Place *(352) 381-5200
Gainesville VA Hospital 1601 SW Archer Rd.* (352) 244-5242
Gainesville Magnolia Parke 4936 NW 39 Ave. (352) 378-2125
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c/o Gainesville Today, 2306 SW 13th Street, I I 101, Gainesville, I'
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February 23rd at 12:30 p.m. at Ironwood Golf Course.
To register, please go to the website IHelpLaneHlevel.com, select
golf tournament, and you will be able to click on register.
''here are several dillerent sponsorships. Please choose one that
best fits you. Either mail in the form 'to Casey Smith, APR. 2306
SW 13th Street, Ste 1101, Gainesvillc, FL 32608 or fax it to 352-
338-9006. Entry deadline is January 31, 2008. If'you have any
questions please c-mail Casey Smith at Gainesville loday
casey@fgaincsvilletoday.com.
Whether you are able to help or not. we hope you will pray for his
speedy recovery.
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Sharden Acres
21589 NW 172nd Road, High
Springs, Lot 13 New well
appointed manufactured home,
pick your colors. 2000 sq ft.
starting at $ 149, 900, 1800 sq
ft. starting at $144,900. 1600 sq
ft. starting at $139,900. Owner
financing available, city water,
paved street, street lights. 352-
373-7394
Handyman Special '93,
3BD/3BA DWMH on 1 acre in
Fort White. Great neighborhood
just off paved road. OWNER
FINANCING, NO DOWN
PAYMENT $799 only $701/MO
352-215-1018


Greenville, SC Own a Beautiful,
New 3BD/2BA Home for only
5)0 down & Owner Will Finance.
Monthly pmts. From $695.00
Call (888)579-0275.
BANK FORECLOSURES!
Homes from $10,0001 1-3
bedroom available! Repos,
REOs, HUD, FHA, etc. These
homes must sell. For listings call
(800)706-1746 Ext 4731.
Acreage & Farms

LOG CABIN only $69,900.
Lake Access with FREE Boat
Slips. Own the dream! New
2,128 sf log cabin package at
spectacular 160,000 acre
recreational lake! Paved road,
u/g utilities, excellent financing.
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4 AC LACROSSE
Beautiful country setting with
oak shaded homesite.
Convenient to Gainesville.
OWNER FINANCING! NO
DOWN PAYMENT! Only
$827/mo. Total $79,900.00
Call 352-215-1018.
1 AC GILCHRIST COUNTY
Paved road frontage on CR 138.
Cleared homesite. High and
Dry!
OWNER FINANCING! NO
DOWN PAYMENT! Only
$358/mo. Total $34,900.00
Call 352-215-1018.


5 ACRES HIGH SPRINGS
AREA! Well, Septic &, Power!
Beautiful Country Setting.
Perfect for horses. Owner
Financing NO DOWN
PAYMENTI Only 833/mo.
$94,900.00. 352-215-1018.
3 Acre Horse Farm
Archer/Williston. Well, Septic,
and Power. Oak Shaded home
sight. OWNER FINANCING, NO
FINANCING $84,900 only
$873/MO 352-215-1018
5 AC ALACHUA
Beautifully wooded on paved
road frontage. Great area!


Convenient to Gainesville.
OWNER FINANCING! NO
DOWN PAYMENT! Only
$1052/mo. Total $119,900.00
Call 352-215-1018.


4.14 acres $44,900 w/ deep
dockable water. SAVE
THOUSANDS during off
season! Gorgeous wooded
acreage. Boat directly to Gulf of
Mexico! Must see! Excellent
financing. Call about "No
Closing Costs" special
(800)564-5092 x 990.


NC MOUNTAIN HOMESITES
FROM $59,900 MINUTES TO
ASHEVILLE, NC Enjoy
sweeping mountain vistas, a
mile of Riverfront, walking/
fitness trails, and more.
Amenities include gated
entrance, lodge & riverside
BBQ. Excellent financing
available Call for more info or to
schedule tour. (877)890-5253 x
3484 www.seeriverhigh
landsnc.com. Offer void where
prohibited by law.
LAKEFRONT SALE 3.2 acres
$44,900 w/deep dockable water.


Huge winter savings on
gorgeous wooded acreage.
Boat directly to Gulf of Mexico!
Must seel Excellent financing.
Call about "No Closing Costs"
special (800)564-5092, x 954.
Tennessee- Affordable lake
properties on pristine 34,000
acre Norris Lake. Over 800
miles of shoreline. Call Lakeside
Realty TODAY! (888)291-5253
or visit www.lakesiderealty-
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VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS 5 Acres
riverfront on Big Reed Island
Creek near New River State


Park, fishing, view, private, good
access $89,500 (866)789-8535.
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High Springs: 2 BR waterfront
apartment in quiet, safe area on
river, next to state park. 1 mile
from downtown. 650/month plus
security. Some pets allowed.
Mature individuals with refer-
ences please call 386-454-7562
or 352-318-4602.


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Starting at $487/month.
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downtown. Small private
efficiency in wooded area next
to river and state park.
400/month plus security. Some
pets allowed. Mature individual
with references please call
386 454 7562 or 352 318 4602.


3BR/2BA Foreclosure!
$23,300! Only $238/Mo! 5%
down 20 years @ 8% apr. Buy,
4/BR $421/Mo! For listings
(800)366-9783 Ext 5798.


AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train
for high paying Aviation
Maintenance Career. FAA
approved program. Financial aid
if qualified Job placement
assistance. CALL Aviation
Institute of Maintenance
(888)349-5387.
NOW AVAILABLE 2008 POST
OFFICE JOBS. $18-$20/HR.
NO EXPERIENCE, PAID
TRAINING, FED BENEFITS,
VACATIONS. CALL (800)910-
9941 TODAY! REF #FL08.
DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS
children, etc. Only one signature
required! *Excludes govt. fees!
Call weekdays (800)462-2000,
ext.600. (8am-6pm) Alta
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70 Pint Whirlpool dehumidifier
$100 Still in the Box! 25 Pint
Whirlpool for $50.00 Excellent
Condition! GE 19" Color TV$25
in good condition. 352-505-
6202


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Birmingham Vending, 300+
coin-operated arcade video
games, pinball machines,
jukeboxes, etc. Saturday, Feb-
ruary 9th @ 10:00am, 4102 L.B.
McLeod Rd, Suite B, Orlando,
FL. Info, (714)535-7000 or
www.superauctions.com.


2007 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser
Motorhome. Mercedes Diesel
Engine. 26MPG 5300 miles
TV/DVD/CD, Shower, Queen
Bed, Awning, Stove, Fully
Loaded. Excellent Condition!
Asking $89,000 352-505-6202






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4BR/2BA pool home. Fireplace, modeled older mobile with open floor eficient 3BR/28A home on 12ace Alachua, 1-75 & Gainesville.
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Country comfort 2004 concrete block 3BR 2BA 2176sf home designed
with no space wasted and 5+ acres is accented with a 36x36 detached
garage/workshop. Just moments to Alachua, High Springs & Gainesville.
$339,900 MLS#282485.


Serving the community since 1979


RESIDENTIAL,
Space plus location here with 4BR 2BA
home. A separate living room & family room
with a FP, oversized kitchen, large master suite
and a great open floor plan. $130,000
MLS#287193

Looks as good as the day they moved in!
2BR 2BA home with a large vaulted living
area and all appliances included. Located on a
half acre lot with a storage building. $149,900
MLS#284706
Just need 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on almost
a half acre of gorgeous lawn? One owner,
well-maintained home includes CB
outbuilding and one-car carport close to


Gainesville and 1-75. $115,000 MLS#283507
Redone from top to bottom and clean as a
whistle! Concrete block 3BR IBA 1014sf
home features ceramic tile flooring, utility room
and carport. A great starter home or investment
rental. $134,900 MLS#284711
HOMES WITH ACREAGE
Enjoy the easy life. 5 acres of lush grass,
over 8 varieties of trees. Charming country
home, tile throughout and 3 sets of French
doors leading to lanai. 2 stall barn, tack
room plus covered area for storage. $299,900
MLS#281018
Pristine 3BR 2BA home with an open floor
plan, over 2200sf of living space including a


study on 5 acres. Walnut wood floors,
Corian counters, seamless sink, SS
appliances plus many more extras located be-
tween Alachua and High Springs. $365,000
MLS#287201
10 private acres in North Newberry with
immaculate 1997 3BR 2BA DWMH. This
mini-farm has some open pasture and some
woods for all of your pets, and activities.
$154,900 MLS#274344
Own your own estate gorgeous 5+ acres
and a 3BR 2BA 1485sf CB home. Large
oaks and pasture in homes only subdivision.
Features screened porch, 2-car garage,
security system, fully fenced and more.
$294,900 MLS#287380


PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE!
2500sf with reception area, private offices, 2 large kitchen area. Located across from Alarion Bank on 441
executive offices, conference room, file/copy room & in Alachua.

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