Bucs cruise past COMINGFALL IS IN FRIDAY THE AIR Temple Christian KLAUSNER SAWMILL The Branford Buccaneer football team (2-1) beat CONTRACT UPDATE Temple Christian Academy (0-3) Friday night, 48-8. Branford head coach Roy Harden gives a pep talk to some of the PREGNANCY CARE CENTER Bucs. See sports for more. - Photo: Bryant Thigpen SPORTS, 1B. WALK/5K RUN EVENT Suwannee Democrat 127th YEAR, NO. 97 | 4 SECTIONS, 40 PAGES Wednesday Edition — September 19, 2012 50 CENTS

Serving Suwannee County since 1884, including Live Oak, Wellborn, Dowling Park, Branford, McAlpin and O’Brien Bulldogs rip raiders The Suwannee Bulldog football team (2-1) shutout visiting Santa Fe Raiders (0-3) Friday night, 35-0. SPORTS, 1B Randy Waddy, (#5), runs the ball in for a

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MAN WHO THREATENED MITCHELL WAS A FLEA ACROSS FLORIDA DUO, BELIEVED TO BE SUSPECT IN MISSING TOGETHER WITH TWO MEN, WOMAN CASE IN 2009 Thousands attend Flea Across Florida IN ALACHUA COUNTY LAST SEEN ON SEPT. 12 Kamrie TWO Mitchell LIVE OAK remains TEENS missing MISSING Jeannie Soulsby visited from Jacksonville to take advantage of all the deals at Flea Across Florida. See more photos in Friday’s Democrat. - Photo: Andrew McGee

By Andrew McGee With an estimated 7,000 folks at [email protected] the event in Live Oak this past weekend, things were real- Touted as “the longest ly hopping. Locals and vis- yard sale in Florida,” the itors were seen wandering Mitchell Flea Across Florida event around, checking things out ran from Live Oak to Pen- and buying a wide array of By Bryant Thigpen sacola this past Friday [email protected] through Sunday, Sept. 14-16. SEE FLEA, PAGE 9A The Suwan- Hernandez Mendoza nee County Sheriff’s Of- fice continues AUTUMN ARTFEST “At this point, we have no reason their search for to believe they’reLOPD in danger.” Det. Justin Bates Kamrie Cherai “Night Riders” Mitchell, 24, who was last Witcher By Bryant Thigpen seen in the takes best of show [email protected] Branford, Lake City area on By Correspondent Richard Wright The Artists’ Reception was held Aug. 25 by her family. See winners list and photos, Sept. 9 at the Suwannee River Re- The Live Oak Police Department As reported previously by the page12A gional Library. It included refresh- is searching for two Live Oak teen Democrat, an O’Brien man was The Live Oak Artists Guild ments, finger-foods, special ‘fall girls who were both last seen on arrested for reportedly threaten- brought together some of the finest Wednesday, Sept. 12, according to art and artists in the Suwannee Riv- LOPD Det. Justin Bates. er Valley. In partner- SEE NIGHT, PAGE 12A Bates said Gabriella Hernandez Jhovani SEE KAMRIE, PAGE 9A ship with the Suwan- and Jasmine Mendoza are believed to nee River Regional be together and reportedly left Live Library, the Guild at- Oak with two men, Hilario Luis Jho- An elk tracted some 50 artists vani and Duran Reynaldo, both 20, to and 122 entries, mak- an unknown location. makes a ing this their largest “At this point, we have no reason show in the 16 years to believe they’re in danger,” Bates that the Autumn Art- told the Democrat. stop in fest has taken place. Especially notewor- Reynaldo Live Oak thy were the 20 artists SEE TWO, PAGE 9A By Bryant Thigpen that participated for [email protected] the first time. This was credited, in part, The Best of Show Award went to Anda Chance for It wasn’t at the local Elks to the excellent pro- her colored pencil drawing titled “Night Riders.” INSIDE:Suwannee teen seriously injured in wreck, Lodge on East Howard Street motional efforts of See the full list of winners and photos on page 9A the elk was spotted. No, this Marilyn Jones. 12A. - Photo: Richard Wright Ortiz trial continued, four-legged creature was ob- 9A served at the Badcock & More store on South Ohio Avenue. On Sunday morning, Sgt. SRWMD seeks to adopt TRUCK Kyle Kirby of the Live Oak monitoring requirements MONTH WES HANEY

SEE AN ELK, PAGE 9A for largest water users CLEARANCE PRICING The Suwannee Riv- to assist agricultural er Water Management water users with the District (District) gov- required monitoring. erning board moved The program will U P T O forward with a water monitor 75 percent of S A V E $8,000 O N N E W C H E V Y E X T C A B S 761621 *Must trade in 1999 or newer vehicle. use monitoring rule F R I E N D L Y , Family Owned & Just East Of Downtown 362-2976 362-2976 L i v e O a k , F L N O H ASSLE for its largest users and Operated Since 1967 www.weshaneychevrolet.com • • • • B UYING E XPERIENCE ! SEE SRWMD, PAGE 3A www.suwanneedemocrat.com PAGE 2A I /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT ON THE FLIP SIDE HOW TO REACH US Arrest Record Editor’s note: The Suwan- OALE-Office of Agricul- son, 38, 16987 92 Terr, Live sonville Beach, FL, Sent to Bass, 27, 21288 81st Pl, Switchboard, 386-362-1734 nee Democrat prints the en- tural Law Enforcement Oak, FL, Agg Battery X2: 6 Months CJ: SCSO- Cpl. J. O'Brien, FL, VOP-Forgery, Fax, 386-364-5578 tire arrest record each week. P & P-Probation and Pa- SCSO- C. Tompkins Stout VOP-Uttering a Forgery, Email, [email protected] If your name appears here role Sept 11, Marlon Jerroll Sept 13, Jessia Brown, $250.00 Cash Bond to P&P: Mail, P. O. B ox 3 7 0 and you are later found not USMS-US Marshals Ser- Lindsey, 26, 17692 189th 30, 11926 218 Ter, O'Brien, SCSO- T. Smith Live Oak, FL 32064 guilty or the charges are vice Rd, Live Oak,FL, VOP- FL, VOP O/C Poss Cntrl Sept 14, Emanuel Office, 211 Howard Street East dropped, we will be happy ATF-Department of Alco- Poss -20G Cannabis, VOP- Sub: P&P- J. Brown Sanchez, 21, 12173 58th Pl, I Publisher, to make note of this in the hol, Tobacco and Firearms DWLS/R, $750.00 Cash Sept 13, Christopher Live Oak, FL, DWLSR: Myra Regan, ext. 122 newspaper when judicial DOC-Department of Cor- Bond: SCSO- L. McDaniel Whitehead, 32, Mayo CI, SCSO- H. Harris proof is presented to us by rections Sept 11, Craig Alan Return for Court: SCSO- Sept 14, Gabriel Jerome you or the authorities. Woodham, 48, 1203 Main Cpl. J. Stout Jackson, 49, 2059 Little CONTACT US WITH The following abbrevia- Sept 11, Yoandys Vargas, St, Live Oak, FL, Writ of Sept 13, Antonio Rosales, River Lane, Tallahassee, tions are used below: 30, 2373 CR 354, Mayo, Bodily Attachment, Cash 45, FSP, Raiford, FL, Re- FL, VOP-Grand Theft, 1st SCSO-Suwannee County FL, Grand Theft: SCSO- S. Only Purge, VOP- Sale of turn for Court: SCSO- Sgt. App N/PD App Per Fina: YOUR COMMENTS Sheriff’s Office St. John Cocaine: SCSO- J. Zimmer- T. Ford SCSO- T. Ford/ A. Loston If you have any questions or LOPD-Live Oak Police Sept 11, Rene Barrios, 52, man Sept 13, Patrick Neal D. Sept 14, Terrence Lennox concerns, call us at 386-362-1734 Department 17815 209 Rd, Live Oak, Sept 12, Luis Alberto Dudley, 29, 4057 85th Rd, Williams, 40, 1122 SW 6th or visit our Web site at FDLE-Florida Depart- FL, Lay Co Wrt Grnd Theft, Perez, 18, 284 NW Ridge- Live Oak, FL, VOP- (Poss St, Live Oak, FL, Poss Co- www.suwanneedemocrat.com ment of Law Enforcement Lay Co Wrt Cheating: wood Ave, Lake City, FL, Cntl Subs): SCSO- C. Ro- caine W/I Sell, Sale Co- FHP-Florida Highway LCSO- R. Henderson No Valid DL: SCSO- Cpl. J. driguez: SCSO- C. Tomp- caine W/I 1000Ft of Place Patrol Sept 11, Lazaro Vargas- Stout kins of Worship, 1st App PD FWC-Florida Wildlife Espinoza, 51, 2373 CR 354, Sept 12, Buster Chestnut Sept 14, Wesley Miller, App Per Fina: SCSODTF: NEWSROOM Commission Mayo, FL, Grand Theft: J, 49, 321 White Ave, Live 29, 14393 68th St, Live R. Sammons I Editor, DOT-Department of SCSO- S. St. John Oak, FL, Battery (Domes- Oak, FL, Agg Battery (Dom Sept 14, Louis Bell, Jr., Jeff Waters, ext. 131 Transportation Sept 11, Jesse Lee Wil- tic), Expose Sexual Organs: Viol), 1st App PD App Per 42, 8730 180th Street, I Reporter, LOPD- D. Slaughter Fina McAlpin, FL, Sale Cntl Andrew McGee, ext. 132 Sept 12, Adahid Diaz, 43, Sept 14, Michael A Sell- Subs, Poss Cntl Subs W/I I Reporter, 129 Beech St, Live Oak, FL, ers, 46, 600 SW Walker Sell, 1st App PD App Per Bryant Thigpen, ext. 130 Grand Theft Auto, No Valid Ave, Live Oak, Fl, VOP Fina: SCSO- H. Tucker I Reporter, DL: LOPD- D. Slaughter O/C Batt. Dom Viol: SCSO- Joyce Marie Taylor, ext. 134 Sept 16, Ginger Evans Sept 13, Stephen Goodin, C. Smith Robertson, 30, 15356 CR 42, 523 3rd Ave S, Jack- Sept 14, Melissa Ann 250, Live Oak, FL, VOP O/C Traff Hydrocodone: ADVERTISING SCSO- M. Jelks Sept 16, William Edward I Advertising Manager, Grant, 18, 12268 25th Dr, Monja Slater, ext. 105 Wellborn, FL, VOP-Burg of I Sr. Advertising Representative, Struct 2 Cts, VOP-Grand Bill Regan, ext. 160 Theft 2 Cts, VOP-Burg of I Advertising Representative, Struct 2 Cts: SCSO- K Brenda Demarais, ext. 109 Descarreaux I Advertising Representative, Sept 16, Roosevelt Jennifer Hutchins, ext. 141 One Day Sale Howard, 41, 519 SW 9th St, I Classified/Legal, Friday September 21 Live Oak, FL, Passing Louise Sheddan, ext. 102 10am - 5pm Worthless CK 3 Cts: SCSO- I Telesales Ad Representative, H. Harris Treena Pruitt, ext. 103 760592˙ Purses • Jewelry • Flip Flops Sept 16, Paul D. Bell, 56, Summer Apparel 21134 72 Pl, Live Oak, FL, Poss -20 Canna, Poss Drug CIRCULATION Great Gift Selections Para: SCSO- S. Thakor Or Something Just For You! Sept 16, Keajon Virgil, I Circulation 19, 801 Harrell Ave, Live Service Hours, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oak, FL, Battery: SCSO- C. 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Cardiac: 8 Jennifer R. Kuyrkendall read to 30 different classrooms at Suwannee Primary School. She and the children also discussed the Constitution. Kuyrkendall Trauma: 14 is the Child Support Hearing Officer for the Third Circuit. Courtesy photo Motor vehicle crash: 5 Miscellaneous medical call: 30 Respiratory: 9 Local attorneys and judges read to children Weakness: 2 Seizure: 1 Altered Mental Status: 5 in honor of Constitution Day 2012 Abdominal Pain/N/V: 3 he Third Judi- Over 20 elementary tablishing the holiday was of this law and that it the local bar to serve our Overdose: 1 cial Circuit schools participated. created in 2004 with the would apply to any school most treasured citizens – Standby: 3 Bar Associa- Hundreds of students passage of an amendment receiving federal funds of our children. We are excit- Diabetic: 1 tion (3JCBA), benefited from this pro- by Senator Robert Byrd to any kind. ed to participate in this T gram. At the conclusion of Alarm: 1 comprised of judges and the Omnibus spending bill Attorney Najah N. event and hope to main- OB: 2 attorneys who live and/or the reading, each volun- of 2004. The act mandates Adams, Chair of the 2012 tain this valuable partner- Death: 1 regularly practice in Co- teer presented a copy of that all publicly funded Read-In said, “The Consti- ship with our local lumbia, Suwannee, Hamil- the featured book, We The educational institutions tution of the United States schools.” Fire Calls 8 ton, Dixie, Lafayette, Tay- Kids, by Author and Illus- provide educational pro- is the foundational docu- For more information Brush fire:1 lor, and Madison counties, trator David Katrow, to the gramming on the history ment for the laws of this about the program or the Med assist: 1 sponsored a 2012 Consti- school for the children’s of the American Constitu- great land. Children de- specific schools participat- Motor vehicle crash: 3 tution Day Read-In on continued use. tion on that day. In May serve to know about its ex- ing in each county, contact Tree Down: 1 Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Constitution Day (or 2005, the United States istence and learn its im- Najah N. Adams, Esq., na- Vehicle Fire: 1 The goal of the Read-In is Citizenship Day) is an Department of Education portance to our everyday [email protected], 386- Hay Baler Fire: 1 to have 3JCBA volunteers American federal obser- announced the enactment lives. This Read-In allows 752-5960. read to children in elemen- vance that recognizes the Volunteer Fire tary schools located in adoption of the United Responses: 4 each of the seven counties States Constitution and Engine-1 medical calls in within the Third Judicial those who have become Rescue 5: 8 Circuit at the same time. U.S. Citizens. The law es-

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The church is located on CR 405, east of From her sister, will be Saturday, Sept. 22, be served at noon. Call Mayo. For more information, please contact 386-935- Ms. Nettie Thomas 2012, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist 386-963-3142 or 386-362- 1866. Church fellowship hall lo- 2231 for more information. The Great Book Sale Book and bake sale Now that fall is on the ber 3, and you can visit the book bargains! sale will benefit the library Suwannee River way, it’s time to stock up Wellborn community blue- If you have books to do- and the Wellborn United on reading material for the berry pancake breakfast nate and would like to have Methodist Church and its Regional Library long winter nights ahead. just down the road, then them picked up, call Rev. outreach programs. The Wellborn community come to the book sale. Dr. Everett L. Parker at Call for additional infor- Come early for the best choices! library is having a huge Come join with hundreds 386-754-8524. Proceeds mation about this semi-an- “book and bake sale” on of other folks looking for from the book and bake nual event. The Suwannee County (US 129) south of Live Saturday, Nov. 3, but your Friends of the Library is Oak. help is needed right now to hosting The Great Book The Suwannee County make this special event the Sale commencing on Friends of the Library is a big success it usually is. Thursday, Friday and Satur- volunteer booster organiza- The library (located at day, Oct. 4-6 2012 and on tion for the libraries of the Wellborn United Live Oak Walk/5K Run - Suwannee Coliseum • 5K Run - Registration 7:00 a.m. the following week, Thurs- Suwannee County. Through Methodist Church on • 5K Run - 8:00 a.m. • 5K Run - Pre-Registration $25 day, Friday and Saturday, membership and fundrais- Route 137 north of down- - Day of Race $35 • Walk - Registration 8:00a.m. Oct. 11-13 2012. ers, such as The Great Book town) is actively soliciting • W a l k - 9 : 0 0 a . m . The sale will be held dur- Sale, thousands of dollars donations of books for the • $10 Minimum - Get sponsors for the walk Lake City Walk/Run - Olustee Park ing the regular library have been donated to en- sale. Organizers hope to • Registration 8:00 a.m. hours, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. hance and provide for li- have thousands of books • Walk/Run - 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Friday 8:30 brary services. available on many subjects, ( 3 8 6 ) 7 5 8 - 8 6 2 2 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sat- For more details call Bet- but to make that possible, urday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. sy Bergman, President of they are actively soliciting The sale is being held at the the Suwannee County used books right now. It Suwannee County Regional Friends of the Library, 386- doesn’t matter whether you Library, 1848 Ohio Ave 842-2953 (evenings). have a dozen or hundreds of books, the library needs them. Please consider cleaning Hay Field Day out your bookshelves and donating hardbound or pa- This event will provide Georgia. 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764726 OBITUARIES Frank Elno Couch II In lieu of flowers contri- Tania Ohmstead, Lake butions may be made to the day, September 16, 2012 at brother, Richard Wetzel, Oct. 12, 1946- butions may be made to City, FL; paternal grand- SMA Foundation, 888 Sev- Shands Live Oak. She was Waupun, Wisconsin and Sept. 9, 2012 Haven Hospice, 6037 Hwy mother, Mary Lee Hub- enth Ave., Suite 400, New born in Myrtle Beach, SC one grandchild. 90 W. Lake City, FL 32055. bard, Live Oak, FL; many York, NY 10019. moving to Live Oak seven As per her wishes final- rank Elno Couch II Please sign the guest aunts, uncles and cousins. Harris Funeral Home & years ago from Clearwater, ization was by cremation. of Live Oak, FL book at www.harrisfuneral- Visitation was held Mon- Cremations, Inc., Live FL. Bonnie worked for Harris Funeral Home & Fpassed away at homeinc.net. day, September 17th from 5 Oak, FL was in charge of many years as a bookkeep- Cremations, Inc., Live home on Sunday, Septem- Harris Funeral Home & to 7 PM at the funeral all arrangements. er. In her spare time she Oak, FL is in charge of ber 9, 2012. Frank was pre- Cremations, Inc., Live home. tended her garden with a arrangements. ceded in death by his par- Oak, FL is in charge of Funeral services were Bonnie Lou loving touch and very ents: Frank Couch Sr and arrangements. held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Schmidlkofer much enjoyed growing Virginia Brane Couch; September 18, 2012 in the August 5, 1944 flowers. She was of the Frank is survived by his Alma S. Zimmer Orange Baptist Church September 16, 2012 Baptist faith. Knezevich Follow us on wife: Vicie “Jo” Couch; with Rev. Morgan Camp- She is survived by her three daughters: Melanie lma S. Zimmer bell officiating. Internment onnie Lou husband, John Searcy, Martha A. Hurst, & Knezevich, age followed in the Church Schmidlkofer, Schmidlkofer, Live Oak, Vicie A. Hurst; two sons: A87, passed away Cemetery. Bage 68 of Live FL; one daughter, Kris Zachariah R. Couch and September 15, 2012. She In lieu of flowers contri- Oak, FL passed away Sun- Smith, Clearwater, FL; one FACEBOOK Ricky Smarz; sister: Kim- was born in Minier, Illi- berly Couch Cobb; brother: nois, lived in Clay and Du- Tommy Couch. Military val counties before moving Service: 2yrs Pvt-Army. to Dowling Park , 12 years My Greatest Gift. I have ago. Alma was retired felt cool hands on my from the United States feverish brow. A gift I call Postal Service in Jack- tenderness. I have seen sonville, Florida. She was tears shed for both my hap- a member of the Live Oak piness & pain. A gift I call Church of the Nazarene, caring. I have felt a helpful where services will be held force in times of need. A Wednesday, September 19, gift I call compassion. I at 11:00 AM with Rev. have been pardoned for my Louis Medaris officiating. wrongs. A gift I call for- Survivors include her son giveness. I have been cher- Lyman J. Zimmer ished despite my flaws. A (Margie), 2 daughters Tina gift I call understanding. I J. Thompson and Carol J. have been taught about Hutto (Luckie), 13 grand- love. A gift I call fulfill- children and 17 great- ment. I have been given grandchildren. Graveside these blessings by my and interment service will greatest treasure. A gift I be held at 3:00 PM in Hol- call Wife! Combs Funeral ly Hill Memorial Park, Home, Lake City, FL 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Live Oak City Administrator Bob Farley, far left, Live Oak Mayor Garth R. “Sonny” Nobles, far right, present a plaque 32055, 386-752-4366 Middleburg, FL. Post trib- to SRWMD Governing Board Chairman Don Quincey and SRWMD Executive Director Ann Shortelle for assistance utes at www.hollyhillfuner- during Tropical Storm Debby. Submitted photo Robert Aaron Fouraker als.com September 2, 1933 September 14, 2012 Colin Lee Hubbard- City of Live Oak recognizes SRWMD Ohmstead obert Aaron July 9, 2009 Fouraker, age 79 September 13, 2012 for Tropical Storm Debby assistance Rof Wellborn, FL passed away Friday, Sep- olin Lee Hub- The City of Live Oak recognized the Suwannee Riv- Environmental Protection to get approval to utilize the tember 14, 2012 at North bard-Ohmstead, er Water Management District (District) on Sept. 11 for stormwater and sanitary sewer systems to drain flooded Florida Regional Medical Cage 3 of Live assistance in resolving flooding problems during Trop- areas and treat the water at the City’s wastewater treat- Center in Gainesville, FL. Oak, passed away Thurs- ical Storm Debby. ment plant. The plant’s effluent was treated to drinking He was a native and life day evening, September “By 10:30 p.m. on June 25, we knew this was not a water standards and discharged to White Lake approxi- long resident of Suwannee 13, 2012 at Shands UF in normal tropical storm when many businesses down- mately 5 miles outside the City limits. County and had worked for Gainesville, FL following a town were left under water and countless City residents In total, more 33 million gallons of treated waste- the U.S. Postal Service as a three year battle with had to evacuate their homes due to rising waters,” said water and stormwater was sent to White Lake and 395 Rural Route Carrier. R.A. Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Live Oak City Administrator Bob Farley. “That was million gallons of stormwater was dispersed through was a veteran of the U.S. Although little Colin was when the District stepped in to offer assistance.” various stormwater outlets within the City. Air Force retiring as a Staff born with SMA he never let Tropical Storm Debby dropped more than 20 inches Live Oak Mayor Garth R. “Sonny” Nobles said the Sergeant. He served his it slow him down. He was a of rain across North Florida during the last week of storm had such a profound effect on the City, one that country during the Korean wonderful little boy whose June, resulting in significant widespread flooding with- was unprecedented since Hurricane Dora left folks pad- and Vietnam Wars. In his beautiful smile touched the in the District. dling boats through the City limits in 1964. spare time he enjoyed hunt- hearts of those who knew Some areas in the City of Live Oak had 6 to 8 feet of “We are truly grateful for the District’s willingness to ing and fishing. him. His favorite cartoon standing water and many of the City’s retention ponds help us resolve the problem,” Nobles said. He is survived by two was Octoknauts and he was had begun to overflow their banks. “When disaster strikes a community, we should all daughters, Debra Strick- daddy and honey’s little The District arranged to have the Southwest Florida work together to solve the community’s needs,” said land, Live Oak; Brenda boy. Water Management District deliver pumps and dis- District Governing Board Chairman Don Quincey. Misenheimer, Ooltewah, He is survived by his charge hoses to relieve flooding inside the City. The “The District was pleased to step in and help its neigh- TN; one brother, James daddy, Danny Hubbard, District also worked with the Florida Department of bor.” “Bubba” Fouraker, Live Live Oak, FL; his mother, Oak, FL; two grandchil- dren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the ser- W EEKLY S PECIALS vices from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church. 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In a 1991 speech, Yale classics of Western civiliza- Members of the Suwannee Democrat editorial board are Myra C. Regan, publisher, and President Benno Schmidt tion." Use of public funds for Jeff Waters, editor. Our View is formed by that board. warned: "The most serious ~ private advocacy not only is © 2012 Creators Syndicate problems of freedom of expres- ~ academic dishonesty but also sion in our society today exist BY WALTER WILLIAMS borders on criminality. on our campuses. The assump- In today's college climate, Editorial 1. Install a countyobjectives manager for 2012 tion seems to be that the purpose of education is to in- we shouldn't be surprised by the outcomes. A survey 2. Update our LDRs and comp. plan to better duce correct opinion rather than to search for wisdom conducted by the Center for Survey Research and protect resources and plan for growth and to liberate the mind." Analysis at the University of Connecticut gave 81 per- 3. Multidisciplinary study to look at our Unfortunately, parents, taxpayers and donors have lit- cent of the seniors a D or an F in their knowledge of diminishing water supply tle knowledge of the extent of the dishonesty and indoc- American history. Many students could not identify Val- 4. Continue progress on Perimeter Road trination. There are several clues for telling whether ley Forge, words from the Gettysburg Address or even 5. Reduce duplication of effort by city/county there's academic dishonesty and indoctrination. One is the basic principles of the U.S. Constitution. The Na- offices and agencies to see whether a college spends millions for diversity tional Center for Education Statistics reported that only and multiculturalism centers and hires directors of di- 31 percent of college graduates can read and understand versity and inclusion, managers of diversity recruitment, a complex book. THE SUWANNEE SCRIBBLER associate deans for diversity, and vice presidents of di- A 2007 national survey titled "Our Fading Heritage: versity. See whether colleges spend money to indoctri- Americans Fail a Basic Test on Their History and Insti- nate incoming freshmen with programs such as "The tutions," by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, found Tunnel of Oppression," in which, among other things, that earning a college degree does little to increase The wheels students call one another vile racial and sexual names in knowledge of America's history. Among the questions order to develop "oppression awareness." asked were: "Who is the commander in chief of the U S. An American Council of Trustees and Alumni survey military?" "Name two countries that were our enemies in 2004 of 50 selective colleges found that 49 percent of during World War II." The average score among college of justice students complained of professors frequently injecting graduates was 57 percent, or an F. Only 24 percent of political comments into their courses even if they had college graduates knew the First Amendment prohibits By Jim Holmes nothing to do with the subject, while 46 percent report- establishing an official religion for the United States. I spent a goodly portion of my life sitting in Florida ed that professors used their classrooms to promote their A 2006 survey conducted by The Conference Board, courtrooms. Fortunately, never as a defendant, but as a own political views. One English professor told his stu- Corporate Voices for Working Families, the Partnership news reporter. dents that "conservatism champions racism, exploitation for 21st Century Skills, and the Society for Human Re- There were times when I listened for seemingly end- and imperialist war." The "critical race studies" program source Management found that only 24 percent of em- less hours to cops, forensic experts, witnesses, judges at UCLA School of Law says that its aim is to "trans- ployers thought graduates of four-year colleges were and even occasional defendants. Remember, there is no form racial justice advocacy." At an East Coast college, "excellently prepared" for entry-level positions. legal requirement that the accused take the stand in his an exam was found with questions such as, "How does Our sad state of college education proves what my own defense and in my experience, a significant num- the United States 'steal' the resources of other (third grandmother admonished: "If you're doing something ber never do, to the great relief of their attorneys. world) countries?" The answer marked correct was, "We you're not supposed to be doing, you can't do what At any rate, because of this background I would like steal through exploitation." An economics professor told you're supposed to do." to think I have a better understanding of the judicial his class, "The United States of America, backed by process than most. I also think I’ve gained a greater tol- facts, is the greediest and most selfish country in the Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at erance for the snail’s pace that almost always accompa- world." A Germanic languages professor told his class, George Mason University. To find out more about Wal- nies adjudication. "Bush is a moron, a simpleton and an idiot." ter E. Williams and read features by other Creators Syn- That doesn’t mean that I am not as susceptible to the A recent National Association of Scholars report, "A dicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi- same frustrations many experience with today’s legal Crisis of Competence," reported that the UCLA Higher cate Web page at www.creators.com. system; where seemingly open and shut cases often take months and sometimes years to make their way through the courts. It’s when that happens that I contemplate a time when GUEST COLUMN “justice” was always swift in this land. One of those stand-out dates is today’s. Eighty-one year-old Giles Corey was an early Colo- Stepping over the edge for charity nial settler many of us would be proud to point to as an By Dwain Walden when I sweep the pine straw off the roof of my house. If ancestor. Even in his old age, he apparently was a man Prince Andrew of England and I had to do something out of the ordinary to help a char- of considerable strength and intellect. Corey was an ac- I have something in common. He ity it probably would have to involve food — something tive member of his church and from the indications we says he will never rappel down a like a barbecued ribs eating contest. At ground level, of have today, a respected member of the Salem colony. skyscraper again, and I will nev- course. By 1692, he had already outlived three-wives and was er do it in the first place. Also, he Now I think these kinds of activities fall into cate- still viral enough to take a fourth. He had worked hard puts his pants on one leg at a gories. The prince would be in the “dare devil” catego- and in the process had become a successful business- time. Aside from that, we are ry. The guy shaving his head and eating worms would be man and farmer. worlds and one big ocean apart. in the “silly” category. Some would call these public re- Then, the so-called Salem Witch Hunt began and his Yessiree Bob, the prince rap- lations stunts. And there are some instances where life suddenly became a nightmare. He and three women pelled 785 feet to raise money Dwain Walden celebrities put themselves in the spotlight to help a wor- were arrested for conspiring with the Devil, based pri- for charity. For those who are thy cause. marily on the allegations of four young women. still convinced that the metric And some of these events may even have socially re- In the weeks that followed, one of the women arrest- system is the way to go, that’s 239 meters. I threw the deeming value. A fellow walking across the country ed with him told authorities under questioning that the meters thing in because about the only thing metric we could call attention to physical fitness as well as the old farmer was a warlock or male witch. Americans have ever fully embraced is the 9mm. plight of veterans returning from Afghanistan. And what Corey would have none of it. He refused to enter any He raised $460,000, or as they say in England, better gimmick to raise money for speech therapy than plea and under Salem’s laws, there could be no trial be- 290,000 pounds. should Bob Dylan auction off one of his guitars or his fore that happened. It took the prince some 30 minutes to do this, and it harmonica? In frustration with his refusal to cooperate, authorities took place on Europe’s tallest building — The Shard. He Maybe we could get Congress to do something silly to finally ordered the old man stripped naked and sand- started on the 87th floor and finished on the 20th. But benefit soup kitchens around the nation. Oops! Wait a wiched between two large planks. Then on the top, they keep in mind, he is a Royal Marine and has special train- minute. They already do silly stuff and apparently it began to place large stones. ing. doesn’t help much. The process went like this; Corey would be asked to I’ve always wondered why people think they have to Back to the prince. I’ve seen people rappel from tall plea. A refusal would result in the sheriff placing anoth- “step over the edge” to raise money for charity. It’s al- heights on television. It looks really easy. But then er large rock atop his prone body. The old man’s only most like someone appeals for money and the public again, falling is easy. It’s surviving that’s tough. To il- food consisted of a daily ration three pieces of bread says it can’t give any, unless of course someone shaves lustrate that observation, a fellow jumped from a tall and three sips of water. his head and eats a can of worms. That’s the deal clinch- building. People on each floor heard him say as he went The pile of rocks grew and grew. It reached the point er. by, “So far, so good.” where the sheriff climbed up on the pile, so as to de- Of course people do this to call attention to a cause. Now back to that thing about the similarities between mand Corey’s plea. Someone might walk across the country or run down me and the prince. I’m just assuming that royal family For two days, the brutally, torturous process contin- Main Street in a diaper in the venue of helping a chari- members put their own pants on. ued. Witnesses described Corey’s eyes as bulging from ty. (Dwain Walden is editor/publisher of their sockets and his tongue forced out of his lips…un- I think there would be better ways to make such ap- The Moultrie (Ga.) Observer, 229-985-4545. til the sheriff rammed it back into his mouth with his peals. But there are a lot of people who will pay good Email: [email protected]) cane. money to see gutsy and imaginative stuff. Public records show Corey finally expired at noon on Just imagine how much money would have this date 320-years ago. He must have been in amazing been raised if the Queen Mother had bungi physical condition to survive as long as he did, particu- jumped. I’m just guessing here, but I think a larly at his advanced age. But it is his moral courage lot of people would pay good money to their which is even more impressive. favorite charities to watch our president ride One final time, the sheriff climbed atop his prisoner. a unicycle across Tallulah Gorge on a cable. One final time he demanded of the old man, “Guilty or To stay politically neutral, maybe he could innocent?” meet his challenger Mitt Romney in the mid- And with his last breath, Giles Corey reportedly dle. The trick would be to pass each other. replied as he had before, “More rock.” Now even though he’s had Royal Marines Jim lives in Live Oak. training, I note that Prince Andrew had to have a lot of courage to rappel down that building. He told reporters, “the difficult bit BIBLE VERSE was actually stepping out over the edge.” Now I don’t even like riding elevators “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or from those heights, especially those that are vain conceit. Rather, in humility value glassed in and scoot up and down the outside of the wall. Heck I get weak in the knees others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Letters To The Editor, Suwannee Democrat, PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL 32064. Please include your full name, address and daytime phone number. Philippians 2:3-4 NIV We ask this so we can verify your letter and discuss any questions about it with you. 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Bucs cruise past Temple Christian - SPORTS 1B Branford News Serving southern Suwannee County, including Branford, O’Brien and McAlpin Branford’s Family Dollar and McDonald’s slated for October opening

By Andrew McGee [email protected]

Branford’s new Family Dollar store and McDonald’s restaurant is slated for an October opening. Construction is still ongoing, but progressing. Located in the heart of town about two blocks from junction U.S. 129 and U.S. 27, across from the old phar- macy in Branford, construction crews can be seen work- ing to get the newly anticipated businesses completed. Both of the buildings are adjacent to each other with little space in between. According to Branford Town Clerk Donna Hardin, the projected finish and opening dates for both are for the end of October of this year. “Im excited. Right now, for the nearest McDonald’s, you have to go to Live Oak or Lake City,” said Hardin. Suwannee County Building Official, Patrick Taylor agrees with the projected completion dates, but he says that there’s more of a push for the McDonald’s to open first. The Family Dollar will be about 8,000 square feet and Family Dollar and McDonald’s will share this building. - Photo: Andrew McGee the McDonald’s about 2,800 square feet. Branford McAlpin Community Club to host workday on Sept. 29 homecoming Lunch and homemade ice cream provided The McAlpin Community Club will aged to attend. The more helpers we you plan to attend so that we have meet on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m., have the sooner the work gets com- plenty of food on hand. sure to be a thrill for a workday. We hope to see you pleted and the sooner we can all eat! Visitors and new members are al- there, ready to help with cleaning and A lunch will be provided at no cost ways welcome. Membership fees are By Andrew McGee light yard work. Please bring your fa- with homemade ice cream for dessert. $10 per family per year. [email protected] vorite cleaning supplies, carpentry and You will not want to miss that! Please The Club is located at 9981 170th lawn tools. Any students needing com- call Barbara Parks at 362-3044 or Terrace in McAlpin, directly across Branford’s homecoming is right around the cor- munity service hours are also encour- Debbie Phillips at 386-364-7028, if from the Post Office. ner. With a whole week of fun at school it’s sure to be a thrill! Monday, Sept. 17, if you wanted to “blend in”, you had to have your huntin’ clothes on because it was “Camo-Day”. Branford Outfitters raises money for kids Also Monday was the time to be creative, use On Saturday, Sept. 1, Branford The winner of the kayak race was City, and second runner-up team was your imagination and most of all, have fun! Teach- Outfitters hosted a charity canoe and Jon Timlin of Wellborn and runner-up Kyle Touchton of Branford, and ers and students started decorating their classroom kayak race for Hospice of the Nature was Pamela Wainwright of Live Oak Robert Friedlied of Lake City. doors. Coast/Hospice of Citrus County. The and second runner-up was Suwannee Home Depot of Lake City was on Tuesday, Sept 18 was “Twin Day”. If you ended proceeds raised from the race went to County Commissioner Wesley Wain- hand at race’s end to offer support for up looking too much like someone else, then you Herry’s Kids Pediatric Services, a wright. this local community event. Home did great. Hopefully you wore a name tag, so oth- specialized service for children with In the two-man canoe race, team Depot also shared information pam- ers would know who you really were. life threatening illnesses. Joy Lizotte and Roger Lizotte both of phlets for hurricane preparedness; Today, Sept. 19 is “Nerd Day”. The word on the The race was from Little River Lake City, were the winners. First they gave away treats for the children streets is, the nerdier, the better. Meaning: Nerdier Springs to Branford’s Ivey Park, a run runner-up team was John Lacquey of as well as bottled water for partici- is the new “cooler”. Judging for this nerdy event is of about five miles. Branford and Ashton Lizotte of Lake pants. at 12:30 p.m. It seems only fitting since if the day before, you were nerdy, you need to “get wacky”. Yeah, Branford Briefs Thursday, Sept. 20 is “Wacky Hat Day”. The wacky judging will be held at 12:30 p.m. Branford Camera Oh, and remember Monday’s teacher and student door decorating? Well, your arts ‘n crafts creativi- Club to meet Bucs football ty is going to be put to the test with the Teacher The Branford Camera Club meets on the 3rd Door Decoration Judging at 12:30 p.m. Club will meet on to- Thursday of each The Branford High School Buccaneers (2-1) won the Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m., come on out for morrow, Sept. 20, at 7 month, with an occa- Friday night football game against Temple Christian (0-3) The Big Blue Raid, community wide pep rally at p.m. We will meet at sional exception, for the of Jacksonville, 48-8. Temple Christian scored only eight the football stadium. There’s a $4 admission fee. Cuzin’s Restaurant on purpose of sharing, points against a stout Buccaneer defense that came ready Friday is homecoming. To really go all out US 129 across from learning, and enjoying to play. showing your Buccaneer spirit, make sure you put Scaff’s Market in Bran- all things photograph- The game was previously scheduled as an away game. on those orange and blues because it’s, what else? ford. Come about 5:30 ic. We are an eclectic However, Temple had some issues with their field Bran- Orange and Blue Day. Judging will be at 12:30 p.m. to join some of us group with experiences ford head coach Roy Harden said, and the game was p.m. for dinner before the ranging from complete moved to Branford. The homecoming parade is scheduled to begin at meeting. novice to consummate See more in sports. noon. Line-up for floats is between 9 a.m. and 11 Edwin McCook will professional. Check out a.m. Vehicles and walkers may line up until 11:30 host our meeting and our Facebook page, a.m. Due to student participation and safety, the photo share this month. Branford Camera Club. parade route is different than parades normally Steven Schneitman of Branford Farmers held in Branford. The new route begins at the foot- Dogoodmedia will be Mark your calen- ball field and turns onto Reynolds Street in front of our guest for the dar: Our next meeting Market BHS. Take a right onto Jenkins Avenue then a left evening. Steven will will be Thursday, Oct. The Branford Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 onto U.S. 129 followed by a left at Murray’s then present a program on so- 18. p.m., Tuesdays, through October. it’s back to the football field. cial media and the Inter- Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third net, which should help For more information, place floats. Also for safety reasons, you are asked us use our Internet tools please contact: that candy not be thrown. Winners of the floats will much more effectively. Esta Eberhardt, Cre- Suwannee River Riding be announced at the game. If you still have pho- ative Consultant, Cap- Homecoming game is at 7:30 p.m. when the tographic equipment tured Memories by Esta, Buccaneers take on the Maclay Marauders. Go laying around that needs 386-755-9402 Club’s 56th Annual Rodeo Buccaneers! a new home, bring that Carolyn Hogue, Pro- The Suwannee River Riding Club’s 56th Annual Rodeo If you have any energy left to round out the with you to the meeting, gram Chair, 386-935- is coming next week. homecoming evening and week, get out your danc- maybe someone else is 2044 The rodeo is Sept. 28 through 29, at the riding club, at ing shoes and get on over to the Branford High looking for that very Dick Madden, Tech- 8 p.m. The parade is on Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. School cafeteria. The dance is from 8 p.m. to 11:30 item! We’ll end the nical Consultant, 386- Rodeo Call-in is on Sept. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m, (904) p.m. Admission is $5. meeting sharing some of 935-0296 845-7492. Anyone interested in participating in the parade the photos we’ve taken Skip Weigel, Techni- For more information about SRRC’s 56th Annual may call Branford High School at 386-935-5600 or over the summer. cal Consultant, 386- Rodeo, please contact Darrell Summers at (386) 365- email Stacy Young at [email protected] The Branford Camera 9382 8971, or visit SRRCBranford.com.

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If you or your child have symptoms of the flu, STAY HOME and contact your doctor. For more information call the Suwannee County Health Department at 386- 362-2708. The Suwannee County Health Department is locat- ed at 915 Nobles Ferry Road in Live Oak. Homemade bake sale And Kitchen DDon’t o n ’ t baking Delay supplies sale D e l a y When: Sept. 22 Time: 8 until… CCall a l l Location: The Woman’s Club of Live Oak 1308 11th St. S.W. TToday! o d a y ! (Next to Coliseum) Bread maker, Crockpot, cupcake and cake tins, dec- orations, cookie sheets, heart canister set, utensils, trays, tins, and much more! Pickin' & Extended Grinnin' if paid by 9-14-12 Every Saturday 6 p.m. Spirit of the Suwannee $125 after 9-14-12 Music Park If you play an ocoustic instrument or just like to sit and listen to good Country, Gospel or Blue Grass music, come on out to the Pickin' shed in the loop camping area. Pot luck dinners the third Saturday of each month. Join us --- its fun ---- its free! Sponsored by Suwannee River Blue- grass Association. 763064 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 I /LIVE OAK PAGE 9A SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT Flea Across Florida Kamrie Mitchell remains missing Continued From Page 1A vestigators handling that found submerged in flood- Continued From Page 1A first time. I’m excited. I always like a flea case. waters on 184th Street, market. Were going to be here the whole ing Mitchell and others the Witcher became a suspect about halfway between items. weekend.” night of Aug. 25 at the resi- in the case involving his ex- Wellborn and the Patty Tower of Live Oak said, “It’s fun. Lacey Morris with her new four-month dence of Mitchell’s father, girlfriend, Heather Ann Ranchette’s area in eastern You never know what you’re going to old baby and mother, said, “We’ll proba- Thomas J. Mitchell III, MacCrossen, who was a for- Suwannee County, near the find.” She added, “You always find a trea- bly be around here for today. We’re enjoy- where Kamrie Mitchell was mer Cafe Risque dancer, ac- Columbia County line on sure.” ing it. They seem to have more stuff than said to be that night, accord- cording to Kelly. The last Wednesday, Sept. 5. Part of Debbie Willingham, Betty Patterson, last year. Hopefully, it will keep getting ing to Sheriff Tony time MacCrossen’s family the road was still submerged Lacey Fillyaw and Suzie Blankenship, bigger. The bigger the better.” Cameron. heard from her was in a in water that came from friends and co-workers from a hair salon Event Coordinator Barney Everett said Andrelo Larashard phone call on Aug. 17, 2007 Tropical Storm Debby in in High Springs, decided to venture north he thought the event went very well. Witcher, 33, of 22601 CR from a bus station in late June. to Live Oak for the event. “We had a lot of renewals for this com- 49, O’Brien, was booked on Gainesville. The family of Cameron said search After some time in Live Oak, Willing- ing April’s (Flea Across Florida) and many charges of burglary while MacCrossen officially re- teams have canvassed the ham said, “We are heading out, on our way sold all they had,” he said. “We’re happy. armed and possession of a ported her missing in De- area on foot, horseback and to Pensacola.” We did well.” weapon by a felon for enter- cember of that year. by sky in an attempt to lo- All four women laughed as Willingham Make note for next year’s April Flea ing the home uninvited. No “There seems to be some cate Kamrie Mitchell. He added, “We told our husbands, we’ll get Across Florida. Those that are interested in injuries were reported dur- consistency,” Kelly said. said the search continues home when we get home.” spaces or being food vendors may contact ing that incident. Witcher “There’s some alarming be- and includes interviews with Gladys Bulger of Jacksonville was with Barney Everett at 386-364-1006 or go on- also faces new charges of havior from the case here.” friends and family. her two daughters and said, “This is our line to www.fleaacrossflorida.com. failing to comply with the MacCrossen remains Cameron said Mitchell is sex offender registration and missing. 5 feet 3 inches and 130 failure to comply with the Kamrie Mitchell was re- pounds. She has dyed brown Suwannee teen seriously driver license requirement ported missing by her fami- hair and blues eyes. Mitchell for sex offender registration ly on Sept. 2. Cameron pre- has “Kamrie” tattooed on for a 2003 case in Duval viously reported that Kam- her left foot, “Grams” and a injured in wreck County. rie Mitchell had been known butterfly on her wrist and By Bryant Thigpen Spivey then swerved to Tuesday morning. It was learned that Witch- by family to disappear from “Layla” with a footprint and [email protected] the left and traveled off Trooper J.P. Sumner was er was a suspect in a missing time to time if she was up- a birthdate on her right side. the roadway onto the the investigator at the woman’s case from 2009 in set, but that she always The Suwannee County A Suwannee County northernmost grassy scene. Alachua County, according called her family to check in Sheriff’s Office is asking for teenager was seriously in- shoulder. The vehicle then to Lt. Todd Kelly of the on her small daughter. anyone who has any source jured on Saturday, Sept. started rotating counter Alachua County Sheriff’s Her white four-door 1992 of information to give them 15, in a wreck that oc- clockwise while traveling TWO Office who is one of the in- Pontiac Grand Am was a call at 386-362-2222. curred in O’Brien, accord- northeasterly and struck a ing to the Florida High- fence with the right front LIVE OAK way Patrol. side of the vehicle. The Matthew Spivey, 16, of vehicle then overturned TEENS Ortiz trial continued O’Brien was traveling east and came to a final rest By Andrew McGee According to local au- Suwannee County Sheriff’s on CR 349. In the report upright facing north. MISSING [email protected] thorities, Ortiz admitted to Office stated that Napier by FHP, Spivey stated that Spivey was transported Continued From Page 1A killing Napier, 49, at his was shot nine times with a a deer ran across the road- to Shands Regional Med- The attorney home at 6074 127th Place .40 caliber handgun. The way in front of him, cross- ical Center in Live Oak. He “As far as we know, both for the 16- in Suwannee County on incident took place at about ing from right to left. was not listed as a patient of the girls went willingly.” year-old fac- April 28 of this year. The 7 p.m. The two girls, both 15, ing charges as An elk makes a have been entered into the an adult for national database of miss- first degree Ortiz SUWANNEE RIVER READINGS ing persons by the LOPD. murder of B r a n f o r d 2 0 1 2 stop in Live Oak Bates said that Mendoza Charles David Napier re- Continued From Page 1A Grand Street and Canyon has kept in minimum con- ceived a continuance in the Avenue. Kirby determined tact with her mom. trial. Police Department was the elk belonged to a Live “So we know that Anthony Michael Ortiz, traveling south on OhioAv- Oak resident who raises they’re still alive,” he said. 16, is facing charges of first enue when he observed the these animals for sport. In the past, Hernandez degree murder while armed, visitor standing in the Kirby was able to contact has been known to leave home invasion robbery store’s parking lot. the owner who quickly re- home before, Bates said. while armed with a deadly The water levels provided here refer to the height at the US Hwy. 27 “It’s not everyday that sponded to the scene. “We’ve got leads to weapon and tampering with bridge in Branford in feet above mean sea level (ft-msl) at the gauging station. In the past the levels were read as gauge height not mean sea we encounter these types “The elk was tranquil- where they may be, but evidence. level. of situations in Live Oak ized and returned to the nothing is etched in stone,” According to Felony 9/12/2012 14.28 9/16/2012 13.83 because these animals are farm for a good night’s stated Bates. Clerk Trudy Meeks, Ortiz’s 9/13/2012 14.15 9/17/2012 13.71 not native here,” LOPD rest,” Bates laughed. If anyone has any infor- attorney, Regional Counsel Det. Justin Bates stated. "Thanks to the quick mation regarding the miss- Cliff Wilson, obtained a 9/14//2012 14.03 9/18/2012 13.76 Kirby then tried to ap- thinking of our patrol ing case of Hernandez and continuance with the pre- 9/15/2012 13.89 proach the elk, but it ran units, the elk was safely Mendoza, please contact trial slated for Nov. 8. Wil- Sponsored By: across Ohio Avenue into a removed and no one was the Live Oak Police De- son is also asking that the field at the intersection of hurt." partment at 386-362-7436. trial term be Jan. 28-31, Supermarket 2013. SSCAFF’S C A F F ’ S The trial was tentatively B r a n f o r d set for Oct. 22-26. 386-935-1527 7 6 0 2 5 6

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CommunityCurrents Helping seniors navigate the stress of aging

goals matter. So clearly, listen- derstanding and patience. 747259 A deep sense of failure as ing to the elderly is a criti- We also know that we can a parent when grown chil- cal helping tool. make “helpful” suggestions dren experience jobless- How we respond is also that produce resistance, ness, drug addiction, di- important. There are no hurt feelings, and with- vorce, etc. easy answers to the worries drawal in our loved ones. Perceived reduced sexu- that aging brings our way. This will only accomplish al attractiveness and What anyone needs to hear further feelings of isolation potency between the lines is that we and despair. Illness and disability in truly value and care for We all want to know that spouse and others, trigger- them. When an aging per- we are valued. Reassure ing anxiety about caretak- son expresses a sense of your parent that you love ing or loss failure or regret, it is help- and respect them and that Not so much the fear of ful to let them know what they will be taken care of death, as the fear of disabil- they mean to us, that we for the rest of their lives. ity, pain and dependency love them just as they are One tendency of people As a loved one of an el- and not for what they have talking to the elderly is to derly person, we develop accomplished or what they coddle them and speak to By Rob Crankshaw, PhD an intuition about their have. Recalling pleasant them in a sing-song baby concerns. It is important to memories, reminding them talk. Others tend to be The elderly are confront- recognize that and have of the times they acted with overly commanding toward ed with many challenges as confidence that we can ad- courage, wisdom and car- parents, as if they were they age. Many of those dress their fears. The el- ing, and bringing their at- your child. This intensifies challenges are obvious and derly often feel anxiety tention to the small plea- the feeling that they have relatively easy to address. about disability or depen- sures of daily life can be lost respect and dignity. For instance, as mobility dency and may either sup- helpful. Instructions which Talk to them in the same becomes more limited, we press it with denial (trying start with, “you should…”, tone of voice that you help them with assistive not to think about it), dis- or “you need to….” will be would use with a close devices like walkers. Fail- traction (joking, or focus- much less helpful than friend. ing memory can be supple- ing on past stories which statements beginning with, We do not have all the mented by written re- they may tell over and “what I most enjoy about answers to the process of minders, medication dis- over), or by withdrawing our time together is…” becoming old however can pensers and memory-en- from interpersonal relation- and, “what I have always be helpful to those around 747257 hancing exercises like ships. By bringing up a loved about you is…” us struggling with those is- crossword puzzles or word dreaded topic, we may help One error in thinking sues. If after trying listen- games. our elderly loved one suc- many elderly make when ing and responding, you However, there are often cessfully work through it. discouraged is selective fo- feel that your loved one is deeper psychological wor- There are two important cus - remembering only still experiencing deep ries that are more difficult skills in the helping the negative things that fears, seek the advice of a to see, but are relatively process: listening and re- have happened in their physician, licensed coun- easy to address once we be- sponding. Listening in- lives, or focusing only on selor or pastor. come fully aware of them. volves truly focusing on a the things that they can no The symptoms of grow- The main solution for these person, not interrupting, longer do. It can be helpful ing old are familiar and challenges is to get them to and grasping both the con- to gently point out this ten- somewhat universal, and talk about it – to give voice tent and emotion they are dency and ask if this is the how people handle those to their worries. The sec- expressing without impos- way they want to think. symptoms and think about ond component is listening ing our own experiences or While this technique can be them can cause stress in to them and gently helping viewpoints upon what they effective, the determining varying degrees. Listening them to see their worries in are saying. Many of the el- factor is how it is commu- and responding effectively a new light. In the dark- derly feel they are no nicated. We all know how can go a long way in help- ness of our minds fear, longer listened to, that their to phrase things which ing the elderly navigate worry, and shame grow and ideas and feelings do not communicate caring, un- those rough waters. begin to dominate. It is as we bring those concerns into the open and shine the light of truth on them that they begin to disappear or at least shrink to manage- able proportions. Some of these worries of the elderly are: A perceived loss of status in the eyes of others Financial concerns A sense of disappoint- ment in not reaching one’s 747256

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A Taste of FLAMENCO! Unique because of its “No Excuses” motto and its ex- Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 traordinary musical repertoire, the Boys’ Choir of Talla- Dinner 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m., hassee is a community based outreach program for males, Rumph Dining Room ages eight to eighteen in Tallahassee. The Choir demon- strates outstanding musical talent and performs with ex- T h a d G l a s s Victor Moreno began playing the guitar at the age of cellence whether singing sacred hymns, Broadway beats, seven. At twelve, he made his professional debut as a solo or patriotic songs. I n s u r a n c e A g e n c y guitarist. He is also well known in the flamenco world for his ability to accompany all the different styles of dance Singing Tree, Hammered Dulcimer & Double Bass Serving the area since 1983. and cante. His wife, Esther Suarez-Moreno is an accom- Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, plished dancer who has studied under some of the world’s 7:00 p.m., foremost teachers. She is an acclaimed dancer of ballet as The Village Church Annuities, well as flamenco. Performing together, Victor and Esther Life Insurance, & thrill audiences with their lively flamenco performances. Singing Tree is an acoustic duo playing folk music with This event includes a festive dinner that will set the stage a classical twist. Singing Tree is Ray Belanger, Hammered Medicare Advantage Plans for the concert with the atmosphere and cuisine of an au- Dulcimer and Lloyd Goldstein, Double Bass. Ray’s ap- thentic Spanish flamenco restaurant. proach to the hammered dulcimer ranges from lyrical and melodic to energetic and exciting. Lloyd’s bass playing 106 White Ave. SE Suite B 32064-1505 Office: (386)364-1505 covers a wide range of styles, often employing the bow in [email protected] a way that suggests the sound of a huge cello. For this con- 764002 cert, the duo will include some of your favorite holiday tunes. Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass Morgan Family Dentistry, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 7:00 p.m., PLLC The Village Church Family Dentistry –Endodontics –Implants Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass present hymn Cosmetic Dentistry –Oral Sedation –Orthodontics classics with a contemporary flair. Formed more than two A. Lamar Morgan, D.M.D decades ago, The King’s Brass is comprised of profes- sional musicians from across the country who desire to Daniel L. Morgan, D.M.D use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and Benjamin L. Morgan, D.M.D worship. The ensemble features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These in- Most Insurances Accepted struments blend together to create a time of innovative Financing Available worship that will be enjoyed by all generations. Now with 2 convenient locations

The Sine Nomine Singers Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 Advent Christian Village 7:00 p.m., 10820 Marvin Jones Blvd 313 N Jefferson St The Village Church Dowling Park, FL 32064 Perry, FL 32347 386-658-5870 850-584-2674 The Sine Nomine Singers (literally means “without name”) increase the appreciation of sacred and secular www.morgandentalgroup.com choral works, from the Renaissance to the 21st century. In 1075757008 January 2008, Dr. David Lee Johnson organized this en- semble, which is a semi-professional group of 21 singers from Valdosta, Georgia Ayako Yonetani, Violinist and surrounding areas. The singers were selected be- T H E V I L L A G E A T T I C Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 cause of their musicianship, their vocal ability and their SELF STORAGE in Dowling Park 7:00 p.m., desire to achieve excellence in choral performance. Their The Village Church vocal talent and depth of performance will be evident as Climatized/Insulated/Fenced they sing without accompaniment during most of the con- Born and raised in Japan, world class violinist Ayako cert. Yonetani offers outstanding violin performance of classi- “Everyone needs an Attic” cal and contemporary music. At the age of five, Ayako be- Season Ticket Information gan violin studies with the famous Saburo Sumi. Since Season Tickets offer an overall savings on admission to (386) 688-7488 winning the Japan National competition at age nine, she all six events plus the reciprocity bonus.* 747250 has quickly ascended to the top ranks of Japan’s violinists. ACV Members & Staff $65, Non-member Adults $80, After moving to the US, Yonetani received her education, Students $35, Children $25 including her doctorate, from Juilliard, where she studied *Reciprocity Bonus: ACV Season Ticket Subscribers with Hyo Kang and the late Dorothy DeLay. Currently Yo- may attend performances of North Florida Ag-Pro netani is a full professor of violin and viola at UCF and is Community College Artist Series (NFCC) and Commu- also a member of Japan’s premier chamber ensemble, Kioi nity Concerts of Lake City, Inc. at no extra charge. (NFCC Sinfonietta Tokyo. requests that reciprocity subscribers please call (850) 973- 1653 at least one week prior to each event to reserve seat- of Live Oak Boys’ Choir of Tallahassee ing.) Season Tickets are now available at the ACV (formerly Live Oak Tractor Co.) Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 Cashier’s Office, The Music Center in Live Oak and the 7:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Dick Hwy 129 South 747247 The Village Church Grillo at 386-658-5557. Live Oak, FL 386-362-1113 Nothing runs like a Deere. Jim Davis Certified Public Accountant Village Square Advent Christian Village Dowling Park, Florida

Tax Services Investment & Financial Planning Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ph: 386-658-1433 Boys’ Choir of Tallahassee 747248 PAGE 12A I /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 Autumn ArtfestSUWANNEE DEMOCRAT The winners See page 1A for story.

Judges’ Choice ...... “Spin” /Linda Deater Mary Collins Watercolor Award ...... “Fairhope Yacht Club” /Judith Adams Three Dimensional Category ...... “Pine Needle Basket” /Leah Howell Photography: First Place...... “A Burning Light” /Grace Bowman Second Place ...... “Holy Cow!” /Andre Marcil Third Place ...... “Cloud Painter” /Larry Elshoff Drawing: First place ...... “Dun-Ridin” /Cathy Wilson Second Place ...... “Duchess” /Glinda Pennock Third Place ...... “Is This Color Good For Me?” /Rose Metz Painting First Place ...... “Block Party” /John Rice Second Place...... “Around the Bend” /Karen LeMonnier Third Place ...... “El Gallo” /Jennifer Dunaway Best of Show (shown on front) ...... “Night Riders” /Anda Chance Is This Color Good For Me?” /Rose Metz

“Duchess” /Glinda Pennock. - Photos: Richard Wright “Fairhope Yacht Club” /Judith Adams.

“El Gallo” /Jennifer Dunaway ”Spin” /Linda Deater. “Pine Needle Basket” /Leah Howell “Night Riders” takes best of show Continued From Page 1A ship. The Guild was estab- you haven’t seen good col- pencil artists meet in Live lished in 1979 and offers ored pencil art, you’re in Oak weekly to encourage decorating,’ and an awards ongoing help to its mem- for a real treat!) and help each other. Anda presentation. Even Sal- bers. Besides the Autumn Her main artistic interest say she always has a pro- vador Dali (John Bell) Artfest, the Guild also puts tends to be industrial, man- ject or two going. made an appearance, greet- on the Artsplash every made objects and For information on the ing guests and opening the June. This three-day ‘art cityscapes. She well de- Live Oak Artists Guild, go awards presentation. A to- summer camp’ has about scribed her subject matter to www.liveoakartists- tal of $3,000 in prizes was 60 student attendees and is as “city grit.” Local colored guild.org “Around the Bend” /Karen LeMonnier awarded in 13 different a joint venture with categories. Additionally, Suwannee High School. each winner received a one-of-a-kind hand-paint- Best of Show ed award medallion. The Best of Show Award The exhibit runs for two went to Anda Chance for weeks and concludes on her colored pencil drawing Sept. 21 and has a normal titled “Night Riders.” It de- attendance of some 800 picts a view, looking out people. Included are stu- through a store window, dents who explore the ex- with old bicycles in the hibit with the assistance of window display. their art teachers. This pro- Anda was inspired for vides a strong incentive for her winning entry while young people to develop antiquing in Madison. In interest in the arts. Entries an antique store window “Cloud Painter” /Larry Elshoff in the Artfest are open to she saw the old bicycles both Guild members and and could visualize an in- non-members. Additional- teresting drawing. She got ly, the skills of participat- permission to take photos ing artists range from the from the store owner and very experienced, to begin- those photos were the basis “Block Party” /John Rice ners. Many of the art of her drawing. Note this is pieces were available for a ‘drawing,’ because her purchase. preferred medium is col- The Autumn Artfest also ored pencil. She has offers sponsorship oppor- worked with art for some tunities for those wanting 25 years, including being to help promote the arts in an elementary school art our area. This years’ spon- teacher. sors included James Can- Initially, she mainly non, Rob Cathcart State worked with water colors, Farm Insurance, Collins and had not considered col- and Company CPA’s, ored pencil as a serious art Daniel Crapps Agency medium. She changed her “A Burning Light” /Grace Bowman Inc., Brant and Susan Hel- mind after retiring and venston, B.W Helvenston moving with her husband and Sons Inc., Sharon Per- from Kissimmee to sons, Poole Realty, Publix, McAlpin five years ago. As Jerry and Jeanette Scarbor- she said, “Colored pencil is ough, Vickie C. Music, a ‘big thing’ in this area.” Wellborn Quarter Horses With assistance from local and the Suwannee Region- mentors, such as Jeffery al Library. Baisden and Chris Flanni- The Live Oak Artists gan, she’s not only learned Guild currently has about to love colored pencil, she 90 members. Anyone, in- describes herself as ‘ad- terested in developing their dicted.’ Colored pencil can artistic skills, is encour- create detail that closely re- aged to consider member- sembles a photograph. (If “Dun-Ridin” /Cathy Wilson “Holy Cow!” /Andre Marcil WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 I /LIVE OAK PAGE 13A SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT SRWMD restoration 3rd Annual Tangles’ Fall Bazaar and project will enhance water quality, restore floodplain Pink Ribbon Project set for Oct. 13 The 3rd Annual Tangles’ Fall Bazaar including a group of violinists, a cellist 5K is $25 ($30 on day-of) and partici- at Alligator Creek and Pink Ribbon Project presented by and a pianist. They have played for pants will receive an event t-shirt. For The Suwannee River Water Management Dis- Shands Live Oak Regional Medical events such as the Olustee Festival, June registration and information contact trict (District) is working cooperatively with the Center, is set for Saturday, Oct. 13, from Bug Festival, Chocolate Festival, Christ- Becky Skipper at 386-364-5739. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tangles is located at 12986 mas on the Square and more. Also per- Go Figure for Women returns this year sion (FWC) and the City of Starke to restore a Hwy 90W, Live Oak, just past Wayne forming will be a guitar ensemble that to host the wildly popular Pink Ribbon portion of Alligator Creek in Bradford County. Frier Mobile Home Park. Ministry lead- will play standard and recognizable hits. Project Zumbathon with all registration As part of the project, a sediment control struc- ers Angie Lott and Vickie Bass an- Headlining this year’s entertainment is proceeds to benefit the event. The ture will be constructed in the creek to capture nounced today that a portion of this Ernie Evans and The Florida State Blue- Suwannee Hamilton Technical Center and prevent sediment from entering Lake Rowell year’s annual fundraiser also benefits grass Band. Known for their strong lead Cosmetology Department will also be on and to help restore the wetlands and floodplain Bosom Buddies, Suwannee County’s lo- vocals, classic hits and ability to enter- hand again this year with a Pink! Pink! by redirecting water into remnant creek channels cal breast cancer support group, as well tain their audiences, The Florida State Pink! “beautification booth.” There's on property owned by the City of Starke. as local Tropical Storm Debby flood vic- Bluegrass Band is rapidly gaining a something for the whole family to enjoy! “The Alligator Creek Restoration project will tims, through LOVE, INC. widespread fan base across the United In preparation for this event and to cel- restore and enhance the hydrology and aquatic An exciting array of mini-events and States. They have a unique ability to cov- ebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, habitat of 31 acres of remnant floodplain wet- activities are slated for this year’s event, er both traditional and contemporary the Suwannee Democrat, Bosom Bud- lands and prevent 169 tons of sediment per year including arts and crafts vendors, food bluegrass styles. The band just returned dies and Tangles are encouraging the – the equivalent of 10 dump truck loads – from vendors, book-signing by local author from an appearance at The Station Inn in community to Paint the Town Pink the entering Lake Rowell,” said Brian Kauffman, Jeffry Boatright, fun and creative chil- Nashville, Tennessee. Returning this week of Oct. 7-13. “Painting the town District senior professional engineer. dren's activities, a bake sale and a mini- year as emcee is local award-winning pink” can include anything from store The City of Starke has agreed for the sediment art show. Representatives will be on educator, Marcia Boatright. Other acts front, building or yard décor, flags, ban- control structure to be constructed on City prop- hand from local agencies providing in- will be announced at a future date. En- ners, pink ribbons of any material, etc. erty and to operate and maintain the structure af- formation on how you can become in- tertainment is sponsored by Poole Real- To honor breast cancer warriors and sur- ter completion. The City has contributed $25,000 volved in organizations such as LOVE, ty, Farmers’ Cooperative and The Music vivors everyone is encouraged to wear toward the project, the FWC is providing INC., Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Center. pink on Friday, Oct. 12. Dairy Queen has $250,000, and the District plans to contribute up America, the American Cancer Society, Lott and Bass announced an exciting just announced a Tangles’ Fall Bazaar to $325,000, pending approval of the proposed 4-H and many others. The Suwannee addition to this year’s event. “We were Fundraising Night, to be held Monday, Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget. The Federal Emer- County Health Department will be on- surprised several weeks ago by a phone Oct. 8, will proceeds to benefit the gency Management Agency will conduct a flood site providing free health screenings and call from Becky Skipper of Go Figure events three projects - Tangles - A Com- study on Alligator Creek that will be used in con- qualifying for free mammograms. for Women,” said Lott. She wanted to or- munity Outreach for Women, Bosom struction plans. Shands Live Oak RMC will host a health ganize a 5K run for the event, with all Buddies and LOVE, INC. for Tropical The project supports the District’s core mis- fair to include glucose (fasting) and cho- registration proceeds to go to Tangles’ Storm Debby Flood Victims. sion goals to protect water quality, provide flood lesterol screenings, BMI, blood pressure and the other two organizations Fall There is no admission charge for this control, and protect natural systems. It is one of checks, nutrition counseling and other Bazaar is benefiting. Becky has orga- family-oriented event. For information five major water quality improvement projects, services. nized the entire event and we are so ex- or vending contact Vickie Bass at 386- in which the District has set aside $2.9 million to Live entertainment this year features a cited about this new addition to Fall 590-1543 or e-mail implement during Fiscal Year 2012-13. string ensemble from The Music Center, Bazaar.” Advance registration for the [email protected].

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760730 Suwannee Country Club will conclude with lunch and presenta- Suwannee Democrat Rotary Club of host the Rotary Club of Live Oak tion of prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Golf Tournament on Saturday, places. Section B Live Oak Golf Sept. 29 with all proceeds benefit- Sponsorships are available: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 ing the club’s disaster relief fund. Gold sponsor $300 which in- Tourney Individual participation is $50, cludes a 3-man team and a hole while a threesome can be reserved sponsored. Silver sponsorship is for $150. The tournament will be $150 and includes one player and a scramble with a shotgun start at hole sponsorship. 8 a.m. In addition to the tourna- For more sponsorship informa- ment, contests and games will be tion or to reserve your spot in the added including longest drive, tournament contact Jeff Lee at closest to the pin and there will be 386-362-9575 or Jason Cannon at SPORTSSPORTS door prizes. The afternoon will 386-362-1147.

The Buccaneer’s defense dominated Temple Christian on Friday night, allowing the op- ponent’s offense to score only eight points during the entire game. Bucs cruise past Temple Jai Kinsey, 24, secures a touchdown for Suwannee. - Photos: Paul Buchanan (SuwanneeSports.com) Christian Bulldogs rip final score 48-8 By Bryant Thigpen During the second quarter, turnovers [email protected] continued to plague the game. With eight minutes left on the clock, Temple Christ- Coaches always say, “There’s four ian fumbled the ball and was recovered by Raiders in quarters in a game.” However, on Friday the Buccaneers. Temple’s defense night, the Branford High School Bucca- stopped the Bucs in their tracks, forcing neers (2-1) won the game in the first half. them to go four-and-out. Temple moved Their opponent, Temple Christian (0-3) of the ball to the 30 yard line threatening to Jacksonville, scored only eight points score, but failed to put points up on the 35-0 shutout against a stout Buccaneer defense that board as the quarterback threw another in- came ready to play. terception that was caught by linebacker By Andrew McGee nee’s Denzel Washington, #25, caught In the first quarter with 9:47 left on the Seth Dickerson. The Bucs drove the ball [email protected] the punt and ran the ball for about 28 clock, the Buccaneers scored on their first downfield and Santos made a catch for a yards giving the ‘Dogs good field posi- possession with a run into the end zone by Buccaneer touchdown with 14 seconds It was an exciting night for Suwan- tion again. On the next play the ‘Dogs running back Cole Lamb. The Bucs then left in the half. nee Bulldog (2-1) fans at Paul Lang- came knocking at the Raiders door as kicked off to Temple Christian with a low The Bucs received the ball to start the ford Stadium Friday night. The Bull- they got to the 25 yard line. Washington kick, giving them the ball at the 45 yard third quarter with the ball placed at their dogs took on the Santa Fe Raiders (0- picked up four yards moving the ball to line. After two penalties and a quarter- own 42 yard line. On a hand off, Santos 3) and dominated the game, shutting the 21 yard line. Stebbins tried to get back sack, the Buc’s defense held Temple carried the ball into the end zone for an- the Raiders out 35-0. some yards, but the Raiders covered him Christian to a four-and-out. other touchdown. The extra point attempt The Raiders won the coin toss and de- too well. On the next drive, Randy Wad- The Bucs had the ball at their oppo- was missed, leaving the score 27-0. ferred so they kicked to the ‘Dogs. Kyle dy took it in for six. Trevor Ross, #32, nent’s 30 yard line to start their second On Temple’s next possession, the team Stebbins got the ball and ran it to the 48 kicked the extra point bringing the score drive. After a couple of first downs, Lamb would finally make their way into the end yard line giving the ‘Dogs good field po- to 7-0, Bulldogs. took the ball in for another Buccaneer zone and complete a two point conver- sition. A couple of plays later, a flag was The Raiders received the ball, but did- touchdown, bringing the score to 14-0 sion, but that would be the only points the down for the Raiders as they got an off- n’t do too well first and second downs. with 4:51 to go in the first quarter. Buccaneer defense would surrender for sides penalty. The next couple of plays, Their third down, the ball was almost in- The end of the first quarter was one that the rest of the game. With 1:17 left in the the ‘Dogs got a little yardage but not tercepted by the ‘Dogs. The Raiders both teams would long to forget, as third quarter, the Bucs left no chance for a enough to keep it moving down field. manage to get to the ‘Dogs 25 yard line, turnovers plagued both sides of the field. comeback, with Santos running the ball in Raiders got the ball, but didn’t fare too Temple Christian began the trend by fum- for another touchdown, making the score well and 4th down had to punt. Suwan- SEE BULLDOGS, PAGE 2B bling the ball with wide receiver Sean 41-8. Santos of the Bucs recovering the ball. On To begin the fourth quarter, Temple the very next play, Buccaneers quarter- went four-and-out, giving the ball back to back Robert Morris threw an interception, the Buccaneers. Once again, the Bucs and Temple Christian ran the ball to the made their way to the end zone with run- Buc’s 25 yard line before being brought ning back Brandon Wilson running it in down. On Temple’s first possession after for a touchdown (48-8). That touchdown recovering the ball, the quarterback threw would be the last score of the game and an interception to Morris of the Bucca- would begin the running clock until the fi- neers. nal buzzer. Additional photo, Page 3B.

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                    PAGE 2B  I /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT                   Bulldogs rip  Raiders in 35-0  shutout               Continued From Page 1B teams try to gain yards, but punt. The Raiders passing  eventually the clock  catch-  game looked a bit weak as         but the Bulldogs prevented es them and it’s halftime they’re unable to com- them from getting any- with the score  remaining plete any passes. After the  more. The Raiders punted 21-0. Bulldogs get the ball   and the ‘Dogs once again In the third quarter,   the again Stebbins takes it had great field position at Raiders are able to get  the into the end zone for an-         the 42 yard line. On the ball  moving a little, but other Bulldog touchdown.    next play, Washington ran not enough and have to Ross kicked the extra  it all the way to the nine punt back to the  ‘Dogs. point bringing the score to     yard line and the first quar- After receiving,   both  28-0 score with ‘Dogs on        ter ended with the ‘Dogs teams make errors  and the top.      knocking at the Raiders ‘Dogs were unable to get With 10 minutes left in       door with a 7-0 lead. down field  and had to the game, the Raiders still        Two plays into the sec-       ond quarter and it’s payday           for the ‘Dogs again as              Stebbins takes it in for a      touchdown. After Ross                    kicks the extra point, the    The Sound of Suwannee and The Majorettes performed during halftime. Pictured here from score comes to 14-0 Bull-           left is Julianna Roush, Sarah Hinton, and Laura  Bullard.   dogs.          On kickoff, when the      tried to gain yards   through  top.  For the last few min- perfect, but our intensity Raiders get the ball, the re-   passing, but missed more utes of the game, the from beginning to end was    ceiver dropped it at about        times than not. When the Raiders were desperate  to good. The guys were excit-         the 10 yard line. A couple     ‘Dogs  got the ball again, score  as they attempted ed about playing. Our de- of plays in, it’s a fatal error    they push hard and kept three consecutive  long-pass    fense played hard, but the          as the Raiders’ pass is in- getting closer  to  the end plays,  but  were all incom- tackling I’m most proud                tercepted by Bulldog     zone. Then, four minutes  plete. of.” Justin Martin, #3. He ran      and 39 seconds left,  num- “It was much better, our This Friday the ‘Dogs                about 68 yards in for a        ber 24, Jai Kinsey, took  it in tackling was  much better take on the  Rutherford           touchdown. 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              WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 I /LIVE OAK PAGE 3B SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT SPORTS Bucs cruise past Temple Christian

Branford High School’s Buccaneers racked up 48 points against the visiting team, Temple Christian, on Friday night. The Buccaneers improved their record to 2-1. - Photo: Bryant Thigpen

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764939 FAMILY: SCIENCE CAN BE FUN, INSIDE: SISTER HAZEL TO PERFORM AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER, Page 8 Page 10 News • Entertainment • Classifieds North Florida Focus September 19 & 20, 2012 Serving Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties www.nflaonline.com DiscTWO Golf SEPARATE Jam & MusicEVENTS inTHIS Amphitheater WEEKEND: - Southern Rukus Band & Stephanie Renea and Wreckless in the Music Hall at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Disc Golf Jam music Roc, Trap Nasty and nee Music Park with the will include Emancipator, Satoru. In the Music Hall Disc Golf Jam along with Greenhouse Lounge, The Southern Rukus enter- two days of music in the Malah, Dr. Fameus, tains Friday night while amphitheater and at the Lucky Costello, Team former American Idol beach stage for Disc Golf Jaguar, Applebutter Ex- contestant Stephanie Re- Jam fans only and sepa- press, Vlad The Inhaler, nea and her band Wreck- rate music events Friday SethEdermilk, Sir less entertain Saturday and Saturday night in the Charles, Mason Masters, The weekend of Sept. Music Hall. Stone Street, Vlad The In- 21-23 is going to be huge These two separate haler, Dub Theorist, Giz- at the Spirit of the Suwan- events will keep guests

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entertained all weekend. Crunchay Beach The Disc Golf Jam begins Stage: Dub Theorist, Friday beginning at 3 Giz-Roc, Trap Nasty and p.m. with an Am and Pro Satoru Division disc golf tourna- Saturday Music begins ment. The tournament at 5 p.m. continues Saturday and Amphitheater Stage: Sunday with a free Satur- Emancipator, The day Disc Golf Clinic for Malah, Dr. Fameus, kids 14 and under (kids Lucky Costello, Team do not have to be a disc Jaguar and Applebutter golf kid). Express Friday and Saturday Crunchay Beach music for the Disc Golf Stage: Vlad The Inhaler, Jam will be: Team Jaguar, SethEder- Stephanie Renea. Friday music begins at mik, Sir Charles and Ma- 7 p.m. son Masters Amphitheater Stage: Go to www.musi- Greenhouse Lounge, Sir cliveshere.com, click on Charles, Stone Street and events, then Suwannee Southern Rukus Band. Vlad The Inhaler Disc Jam for artists’ per- formance schedules. By booking early, you can save $10 on tickets 127 Howard Street E., to the Disc Golf Jam. For Live Oak, FL tickets, go to https://www.elevate.com Phone: 386-362-4539 /boxoffice/?cref=ade188 9f-8486-40da-b526- Toll Free: 1-800-557-7478 6c57175bca31 Se Habla Espanol Ticket prices are $35 Emancipator. advance/$45 at gate for Music and Primitive beginning at 8 p.m. EMAIL: [email protected] Camping; $40 ad- Southern Rukus is one of vance/$50 at gate for Am the most popular bands to Division Disc Golf Tour- play at the SOSMP with REDUCED ney, Music and Primitive many fans who love the Camping; $50 ad- band’s music and love to vance/$60 at gate for Pro dance the night away Division Disc Golf Tour- while Southern Rukus ney, Music and Primitive plays! The Southern Camping Rukus Band, which YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED- From the gated JUST LISTED- White Lake Estates lakefront home. JUST LISTED- This 1958 home Still has the Friday Disc Golf brings “Country With A entrance to the park like setting. This 6,500+sq.ft. home Bright, open floor plan. View of the lake from living character of its time but with all the updates of a boasts oversized rooms, an extra-large kitchen, 6 bedrooms, area and bedrooms. Large lot with dock. You will love new home. Hardwood and tile flooring through out, check in time is noon - Twist,” was formed in 3 1/2 bath. Built for convenience and comfort. Could easily the bamboo wood flooring. Spacious, galley style split plan with 2 master suites, formal dining area, accommodate two families. Only $290,000. Call Prell kitchen with Jenn-Aire stove. Pella windows 10 p.m.; Saturday 8 - June 2004. This 5-piece throughout, 2 car carport, storage area and shop area. office and 3 full baths. Located in the middle of Gwinn, 386-209-2340. MLS#80949 Hamilton County $ 2 2 9 , 0 0 0 . M L S # 8 1 9 2 8 historic White Springs. $167,500. MLS#81895 9:30 a.m.; Sunday band filled with determi- Round 2 Tee-off 10:30 nation, love of country a.m. For more informa- music and many years of tion contact Patty & Wa- performing throughout hoo Young 386-249- the country has set the 2905 or email them at in- benchmark for all others [email protected]. to emulate! The band In a separate event, members’ varied musical Southern Rukus Band backgrounds have en- ONE OWNER HOME... this home is low NICE HOME redone in 2004. 2 bedroom, 2 bath PINEVIEW CIRCLE- Looking for a home in will entertain Friday hanced each and every maintenance and ready to move in to. Located just with office, fireplace, family room, nice roomy town? This might be the place for you. 3 bedrooms, outside city limits. Features wood burning fireplace, kitchen. Workshop, storage shed. Pretty oaks on night in the Music Hall song the band performs at 2 baths , 1,800+ sq.ft. in the city limits. Asking very functional kitchen with wall oven and stove top with plenty of cabinet space. Chain link fenced back almost 1 ac. Front part of lots commercial. $90,000. $159,900. Call Ric Donovan, 386-590-1298 any venue. Pitch perfect yard with fruit trees and two utility buildings. Call Vicki Prickitt, 386-590-1402 MLS#81951 MLS#81949 $ 1 4 2 , 5 0 0 . M L S # 8 1 7 8 3 harmonies led by a voice like no other in the music BANK OWNED business has been the cor- nerstone of what keeps SRB fans asking for more. Saturday night brings former American Idol

WELCOME HOME! WELL KEPT HOME on just over an acre, contestant Stephanie Re- This charming, well-kept block JUST LISTED- exterior home is move-in ready and conveniently 3/2 home in nice subdivision. beautiful tile floors and spa in master bath, nea and her band Wreck- located in the city limits of Lake City, this 3/2 invites Wood laminate flooring, tile flooring in kitchen sunroom double glazed. New 4” well just you to admire its hardwood flooring, large bonus and baths. 1/2 acre lot with paved drive. $87,000. room, ample storage, and sizable backyard which installed. Fenced on 3 sides extra fridge and a suwanneevalleyinspections.com includes a workshop/storage building. $89,900. Call MLS#81898 Columbia County freezer included too. $75,000. Call Sylvia Newell, Prell Gwinn, 386-209-2340 MLS#80840 717610dwv 386-590-2498. MLS#81921 Suwannee County SEE DISC, PAGE 3

156 ACRES- Square tract, road frontage on 3 sides. Many possibilities for this property.. Just $2700 per acre. Call Kellie Shirah, 386-208-3847 MLS#81190 -FOR RENT- INVESTMENT - 5 Mobile Homes, each on their own lot can be bought together or separate. All rented but one (Needs some repair) call for more info. Vicki Prickitt, 386-590-1402 MLS#81903

40 ACRE TRACT with a 5 acre wooded homesite with large oaks. Priced at just $2,250 per acre. MLS#81818

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761965 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2012, PAGE 3 Disc Golf Jam & Music Obesity higher in rural America than in urban parts in Amphitheater - of the country, UF researchers, colleagues find Southern Rukus Band GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The oc- a mobile examination center and rates among young rural workers. currence of obesity in rural areas of participants reported all food and “This analysis can be a turning & Stephanie Renea and the U.S. is significantly higher than beverages they had consumed over point in the efforts to ensure ade- in urban areas, a new study from two 24-hour periods and the fre- quate attention to obesity in rural Wreckless University of Florida researchers quency and intensity of their physi- America,” said Shiriki Kumanyika, and colleagues has found. Forty per- cal activity. Age, race, gender, mari- Ph.D., M.P.H., a professor of epi- in the Music Hall at The Spirit of cent of rural residents are obese, tal status, education and income data demiology at the University of Penn- compared with 33 percent of urban was also collected. sylvania Perelman School of Medi- the Suwannee Music Park residents. Almost 40 percent of rural adults cine, who was not involved in the Continued From Page 1 the Suwannee Music Park The study is the first to use body were obese — having a BMI of 30 or study. “Not only does it document at 386-364-1683, email mass index, or BMI, classification greater — compared with just over the higher prevalence of obesity, par- less to shake up the night! [email protected] based on researcher-measured height 33 percent of urban adults. ticularly among young adults and This group is sure to bring or go to www.musi- and weight to compare rates of obe- Among rural participants, several black Americans in rural areas, but it some of the best rock n roll cliveshere.com. You may sity in rural and urban adults. Previ- factors were associated with higher also provides a solid baseline for and country music with also contact the SOSMP to ous studies relied on participants’ rates of obesity, including being measuring future progress in ad- them to entertain you all inquire about any of the self-reports of height and weight, married, being African-American, or dressing the disparities. The findings night long! Stephanie has many exciting events com- which led to too-low estimates of consuming a higher daily calorie in- about demographic and behavioral recently been a contestant ing up such as Disco Night obesity, the researchers say. take or a higher percentage of calo- factors that relate to obesity remind in the Suwannee River Jam with Kevin, Clay Brooker “I was surprised by the magnitude ries from fat. Urban dwellers were us that approaches for addressing auditions and won the right and the Bandits, Magnolia of the rural-urban difference — it more likely to be obese if they were obesity differ somewhat in rural and to perform at the 2012 Fest featuring such artists was larger than expected and much older, African-American, had less urban areas.” Suwannee River Jam! as Bonnie Raitt, Del Mc- larger than previously estimated,” education, were inactive and con- Greater attention should be paid to She’s also been a contes- Coury Band and Emmylou said senior author Michael G. Perri, sumed a higher percentage of calo- the problem of obesity in rural areas, tant in the Texaco Country Harris; Big Engine Band, Ph.D., a professor and dean of the ries from fat. where residents have higher rates of Showdown, played for the Raid on the Suwannee Civ- UF College of Public Health and There was no difference in physi- chronic disease and premature death, Flood Jam and performs all il War Re-enactment, Bear Health Professions. cal activity between the rural and ur- and poorer access to health care ser- over North Florida and in Creek Music and Arts Fes- The findings appear in the fall is- ban participants, but rural partici- vices, the researchers say. Jacksonville with her band. tival, Thanksgiving dinner sue of the Journal of Rural Health, pants consumed a much higher per- “Rural areas have fewer resources Be sure to come and bring and that same weekend the published by the National Rural centage of their daily calories from to assist residents with lifestyle those dancing shoes. Old Tyme Farm Days and Health Association. fat. That finding is in keeping with changes related to weight manage- Admission is free to the Swap Meet, Suwannee Nearly 60 million people, or 19 reports from previous rural health ment,” said Perri, a professor of clin- Music Hall. Doors open at Lights and many other percent of the population, live in rur- studies that heavy meals and limited ical and health psychology. 6 p.m. for dinner Friday wonderful events. See the al areas, according to the 2010 U.S. access to healthy foods are common One solution may be to tap the ex- and Saturday with shows SOSMP website at Census. in rural areas. A diet with a higher pertise of the U.S. Department of beginning at 8 p.m. As al- www.musicliveshere.com Perri and fellow investigators percentage of calories from fat was Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension ways, the SOSMP’s SOS for more information. Christie Befort, Ph.D., and Niaman the strongest determinant of obesity Service, an educational network Café and Restaurant will The Spirit of the Suwan- Nazir, M.D., both of the University and a major contributor to the obesi- with offices in nearly every U.S. have delicious food avail- nee Music Park is located of Kansas Medical Center, analyzed ty disparity between rural and urban county, said Perri, who has led sev- able at regular prices in- at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 data from the 2005-2008 National Americans. eral behavioral weight management cluding weekend specials. miles north of Live Oak, Fl Health and Nutrition Examination When age was taken into account, studies for rural residents in collabo- The SOS Café and Restau- off US 129 at the famous Survey conducted by the National the rural-urban disparity was seen in ration with that service. rant now has a full service Suwannee River. The park Center for Health Statistics, which participants ages 20 to 39, but not “The infrastructure offers an ideal bar. is 4.5 miles south of Inter- gathers health information through among older adults. The researchers opportunity for providing weight If you would like to state 75 and 4.5 miles north interviews and clinical examina- theorize that a combination of heav- management services to residents of make reservations for RV of Interstate 10 off US 129. tions. Survey participants included ier meals and increased mechaniza- rural counties,” he said. “We have parking, cabins and/or Keep an eye out for the 7,325 urban and 1,490 rural resi- tion of traditional rural occupations demonstrated the real benefits of of- camper parking at the SOSMP sign and white dents between the ages of 20 and 75. such as farming and logging might fering such programs in this way to SOSMP, call the Spirit of painted board fence. Height and weight were measured in account for the increased obesity children as well as adults.”

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The next meeting of the School Advisory Council for year.Contact Chapter Chair, Sylvia Dunnam, 386-362- Antioch Baptist Church Suwannee High School will beThursday, Sept. 13, 2012, 3256 or by e-mail at: [email protected], for more “Stars Widow Group” at 6 p.m. It will be held in the student activities room at the information on the association or the monthly program. Every 4th Thurs. of each month at 10:30 a.m. 5203 CR high school. all interested students, parents, teaches and You may also visit the web site at: www.suwannee.flori- 795 Live Oak, Fla. 32060 community members that would like to participate and be- datrail.org or www.meetup.com/Suwannee-FTA for a cal- 386-362-3101 come involved in Suwannee hight School are invited to at- endar of activities. Recovery By The Numbers group of tend. Free English classes Narcotics Anonymous Faye Bowling Warren, guest speaker Sept. 10 - Dec. 13, 2012 Meets Wed and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Epis- Blue Grey Army, Inc There are four levels of classes from the most basic to copal Church, 1391 11th St. S.W. Live Oak 386-249-3505 United Daughters Of The Confederacy®, Olustee the most advanced. You will learn pronunciation, conver- or Help Line # 866-352-5323, http://uncoastna.org Recov- Chapter, Lake City monthly meeting September 17, 2012 sation, reading and writing in English. All are welcome. ery by the numbers is not affiliated with St. Lukes Time: 5:15 P.M. The hours: Monday and Thursday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. We Pioneer Day Festival Place: Grand China Buffet are located in the Episcopal Church, St. Luke’s, in front of Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. 345 West Duval Street, the Suwannee Coliseum, 1391 SW 11th Street, Live Oak. Sponsored by Lafayette County Chamber of Com- Lake City, Fl For more information call the teacher, Phyllis, at 386- merce. Buffet served after the meeting. Cost $9.00(drink extra) 249-0096. Pioneer Day Parade - Saturday 10 a.m. on Main Street Reservations not required. Clases de Ingles in downtown Mayo. For more information call Linda Williams 352-215- Sept. 10 - Dic. 13, 2012 Vendors, live entertainment, crafts and activities at Vet- 8776 Gratis eran’s Memorial Park on Fri. from 7-10 p.m. and Sat. from Homecoming at Philadephia Baptist Church Hay cuatro niveles de clases de los mas basicos hasta 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. The members of Philadelphia Baptist Church would los mas advansados. Aprenden la pronunciación, conver- The Saltwater Cowboys sponsored by Old Florida like to invite everyone to our Homecoming event on Sep- sación, lectura y escribir en Ingles. Todos tienen la bien- Company Coffee House and Suwannee River Rendezvous tember 23, 2012 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Brother Joshua venida. Resort and Campground will be on the main stage Friday Wynn will speak and music will be provided by Chapel El horario: Lunes y Jueves, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Estamos en night. Road. frente del coliseo. 1391 SW 11th Street, Live Oak. Deadline to sign up for live entertainment is September Bring a covered dish to share after the worship ser- Para mas información llame a la maestra Felicia 386- 15, 2012. vice. It will be great to fellowship with new and old 249-0096. For more information please contact the Lafayette friends. We are located at 15824 169th Road, McAlpin, Suwannee County Bassmasters County Chamber of Commerce at 386-294-2705 or Leta FL. Hope to see you there! Do you enjoy bass fishing? Hawkins at 386-294-2301. The Suwannee Chapter of the Are you the competitive type? Reminder: LHS Homecoming Parade on Main Street, Florida Trail Association Do you enjoy associating with other fisherman? Friday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month, First meeting of 2013 year Travel baseball team September through June, at the Suwannee River Water Sept. 6, 2012 North Florida River Rats 10u and 11u Travel baseball Management District Office, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak , from Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Thurs. of each team is looking for players. If interested, please contact 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (The office is located on the corner of month at Huddle House in Live Oak, US 129 and Inter- Jamie Allbritton @ 386- 209-0166 US 90 and CR 49, 2 miles east of Live Oak.)The Suwan- state 10. Save the cats of Live Oak nee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association develops, The club fishes on the Sat. following the Thurs. meeting Kittens will be available Fri. & Sat. for adoption at new maintains, protects and promotes many miles of the Flori- at various N. Fla. locations. locations of Big Wheel marketplace 217 W. Howard. Do- da National Scenic Trail, including the Econfina, Ellaville Come to our next meeting or call for details Mike John- nations of can & dry food, cat & kitten food, litter & $$ at and Big Oak Trails. Founded in 1993, the chapter serves son 386-688-4780 or Robert Dees 386-688-0978. 217 W. Howard St. (Hwy 90W) Call Barney at 386-364- Dixie, Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor Timberlake Property Owners 1006 and Suwannee Counties. Monthly meetings provide infor- The 2nd week of September (13th) the Timberlake Aluminum can recycle to help save the cats mation on a wide variety of topics pertaining to nature, Property Owners Association will hold the Board Meeting Save the Cats of Live Oak. ecology, wildlife of the area, photography, etc. The pub- at 6 p.m. at the 2nd building of the Jennings GP located at lic is cordially invited to join us for our monthly meetings 4960 NW CR 152 Jennings, FL. All members are wel- SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 6 „CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2012, PAGE 5 Reaching 14,100 households each week ClassifiedsNorth Florida Place a classified: Call 386-362-1734 or toll free 1-800-525-4182 or fax 386-364-5578 Hours are M-F 8 am - 5 pm • closed Sat. & Sun.

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Continued From Page 4 [email protected] our commitment to protect and promote the health of all Sparkleberry Chapter, Fla Native Plant Society residents and visitors in Suwannee County. Please help us help them. Save your aluminum for re- Meeting Sept. 11, 2012. Native Plants, Native People cycling. Recycle trailer located in vacant lot next to Dairy Thanks for your continued support of our Chapter. Presented by Barbara Hines. Barbara will discuss how Queen. Donations of kitty food, wet food, litter and mon- Here's the information for our next meeting: the native people and early settlers in Florida used the na- ey to help with expenses can be taken to Thrift Store, 303 Brian Cobble, Senior Forester for Suwannee County, tive plants of this region. She is a Registered Professional East Howard Street, next to Suwannee Democrat. We will be the guest speaker at the Sparkleberry Chapter, Archaeologist and the Outreach Coordinator for the North need your help to help them. Spay, neuter, medications, FNPS, meeting at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Central Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Net- food, litter and money contributions. We are a non-profit at Hatch Park Community Center in Branford. The topic work (FPAN). She specializes in historic archaeology of group 501C3 being applied for. For more information, will address some of the issues effecting the native trees the 19th and early 20th century. Her interests include the call Barney at 386-364-1006. in North Florida's forests and in our home landscapes, in- turpentine and lumber industry, early Florida architecture, Save the Cats Live Oak cluding the recent increase in attacks by various insects and Southeastern Indian communities. Volunteers needed! and diseases. For more information contact: President: Carol Sulli- T.N.R. campaign to save Live Oaks ferrel cats has been The Sparkleberry Chapter meets at 6:30 pm. on the sec- van, 386-364-9309, [email protected], for started. Ferrel and stray cats will be trapped, neutered and ond Tuesday of each month at Hatch Park Community more information on the Florida Native Plant Society: returned to where they were trapped. All kittens & friend- Center, 403 SE Craven Street, Branford, FL 32008. Our www.fnps.org. ly cats will be adopted out. meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome The purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to Donations needed: Cat food, wet & dry, money for neu- to attend. Call 386-364-9309 for further information." promote the preservation, conservation and plant restora- tering, traps, carriers, cages, food & water containers etc. Elks Lodge Bingo tion of the native plant communities. Anyone interested in helping in any way please contact Every Monday night TOPS FL 798 Barney at 386-364-1006 or Ray Cobb 386-688-0036. Elks Lodge Bingo is every Monday night from 7 p.m. to We know everyone has different hopes and dreams, dif- Calling all artists for Autumn Artfest 2012 10 p.m. at the Lodge. Non-smoking. Kitchen is open serv- ferent health conditions and weight loss goals. TOPS The Live Oak Artists Guild, in partnership with the ing sandwiches, onion rings, etc. Elks Lodge is located on helps people meet their individual needs through group Suwannee River Regional Library, will be presenting their East Howard Street in Live Oak, across from Live Oak support. annual fine arts exhibition Sept. 10-21, 2012. All artists, City Hall. However you measure success and whatever you have age 18 or older, are eligible and invited to submit an ap- Navy and Marine Corps to lose, TOPS is here for you. Change take time. Take Off plication. Shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA- Pounds Sensibly supports you, no matter how long, even Applications, and with an entry fee of $25 for members 74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Colum- after you've reached your goal. There is no quick fixes at or $35 for non-members, must be submitted by Aug. 21, bus (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share TOPS and no phony guarantees about weight loss. It's up 2012. A photo or digital image must be submitted with the memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new to you and it's a total commitment on your part, but if you application. Applications are available at the following lo- ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hob- bring the desire, we can help. We meet every Wed. morn- cations: The Frame Shop & Gallery, Rainbow's End, and son Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. ing at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of God, 10639 the Suwannee River Regional Library. Or, artists may Home: (260) 486-2221 Hwy download/print the application from our website: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time. 129 S, Live Oak, Fl. For more information contact LiveOakArtistsGuild.org. If you have any questions, Fax: 260-492-9771 Dorie at 386-658-2767 please contact Suzanne Marcil at 386-362-7308. email: [email protected] Navy Reunion Autumn Artfest 2012 awards will be determined by the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12SSN-762 Who: Navy Ship U.S.S. Cascade AD-16 entries and donations received. A minimum of $3,000 will Reunion Sept. 12 - Sept. 16, 2012 at Holiday Inn Port- When: Oct. 2-7, 2012 be awarded. Artwork selected for these awards will be ex- land Airport - Portland, Or. Please contact Allen R. Hope, Where: Buena Vista Hotel Suites hibited at a special “Featured Exhibition” at the Suwannee President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815- 8203 World Center Dr. River Regional Library, from Sept. 22, 2012 until Oct. 5, 4505. Orlando, FL 32831 2012. Home: (260) 486-2221 For information contact: TOPS Fl #0662 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time. Leonard Goeke We would like to invite everyone that has a little or a lot Fax: 260-492-9771 2790 Quince Ave. of weight to loose, to come visit us. TOPS is a weight loss email: [email protected] Washington, IA 52353 support group. We strive to help each other through out Alcoholics Anonymous 319-653-3904 our meetings. We have different programs such as stress Meetings are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at bobsr@[email protected] eating, the buffet, portion control, exercise, medications 8 p.m. The meetings are at Nobles Ferry Road next to Alzheimer's Support Group that can cause weight gain, and more. Take Off Pounds Meridian Behavioral Health Center. For more informa- First Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at Surrey Place Sensibly is an organization that supports you while striv- tion, please call 386-362-4221 or 386-688-3133. Care Center. ing to meet your goal wight, as well as after meeting your Jasper Market Days The Center is located at 110 Lee Ave. SE in Live Oak. goal, and you are working to maintaining our goal. TOPS First Saturday each month. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. down- Call Lester Curry at 386-364-5961 for more informa- 0662 meets on Thursday mornings at the First Advent town on Central Ave. Jasper, Fla. tion. Christian Church. 699 Pinewood Dr. Live oak, Fl. We start Arts, crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, food and Live Oak Garden Club our weight in at 8 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. The meeting starts at 9 more! Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month, for a luncheon a.m.-10 a.m. your first visit is free, so come and let us sup- While in town, visit our local shops and eateries. For and a program for "all gardeners". The Live Oak Garden port you in your challenge to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. vendor info: Ronnie Herring 386-792-2528 Club is also an ideal location and facility for a wedding re- For more information contact Elaine at 386-364-5537. Haven Hospice ception, baby shower, family reunion, suitable for any Volunteer advocates needed Compassionate Friends, a national bereavement organi- event up to 100 people. Visit our website at www.liveoak- Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs zation that helps families who have lost a child, is hosting floridagardenclub.com or phone Sara at 386-364-4189 for volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who a support group at Haven Hospice. The group will meet additional information. protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, as- the third Monday of every month from 7-9 p.m. at the Suwannee River Jeep Club & 4X4 sisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center at 6037 US High- SRJC 4X4 is a new off-road club dedicated to Jeeps but program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers way 90 West. For more information, please call 386-697- open to other makes of 4X4's. We are looking for mem- to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. 0286 or email [email protected] bers that enjoy off-roading activity. We are a family ori- Special training and certification is provided. Suwannee County Health Department ented club that have monthly meetings and organize other All interested individuals who care about protecting the Suwannee County Health Department will be making activities such as trail rides, camping tis, mud events and health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facili- some changes to the clinic services that we provide. The fundraising events. Please contact Sarah or Cat at ty residents -- who often have no one else to advocate for health department has experienced a recent workforce re- [email protected] for more info. 386-688-3750 them -- are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-831-0404 or duction. We will be working with fewer staff and can no (Sarah). visit the program’s website at http://ombudsman.myflori- longer provide all services every day of the week. These Volunteer Opportunity & Meeting Notice da.com. changes are necessary due to budget reductions. General Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs Bryan Morgan nursing visits, which include immunizations, STDs, Fam- volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who Recruitment Manager ily Planning supply visits, medication pick-up, TB skin protect the rights of elders residing in nursing homes, as- Department of Elder Affairs tests, lab testing, obtaining lab test results and pregnancy sisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program testing will continue to be provided, however; these ser- program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers 988 Woodcock Rd, Suite 198 vices will only be available Mondays, Wednesdays and to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Orlando, FL 32803 Fridays. These “general nursing” services will be avail- Special training and certification is provided. 850-510-3920 (cellular) able between the hours of 8-11 and 1-4, with the exception 407-228-7752 (office) of STD services which will be available from 8-10 and 1- 407-228-7754 (fax) 3. The Suwannee County Health Department continues SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 9 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2012, PAGE 7 764815 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA PAGE 8, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2012

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Continued From Page 6 principles are invited to attend. For more information, listen to good Country, Gospel or Blue Grass music, come please call Carolyn Land at 935-0174. on out to the Pickin' shed in the loop camping area. Pot All interested individuals The Columbia Federated Republican Women luck dinners the third Saturday of each month. Join us --- Who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare Meet the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 p.m., brown bag its fun ---- its free! Sponsored by Suwannee River Blue- and rights of long-term care facility residents -- who often dinner & social time at 6:30 p.m. Currently we meet in grass Association. have no one else to advocate for them -- are encouraged to Lake City at the old Guardian ad Litem yellow house on GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak call toll-free (888) 831-0404 or visit the program’s Web Duval Street just east of the First Baptist Church and Is available for rentals until 11 p.m. Is there a baby site at http://ombudsman.myflorida.com. across from Advanced Auto. We are committed to advanc- shower, wedding reception, holiday party or other event Grief recovery is a painful process. ing the participation of women in all areas of the political coming up? Please call Julie at 362-7303 to reserve your GriefShare is a weekly video seminar featuring some of system and are dedicated to encouraging and empowering date and time. Make a wonderful memory. the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics. women of all ages and backgrounds. Visit the Florida As- Weatherization funding available Each Wednesday evening seminar is combined with a sociation's web page at http://www.ffrw.net/home.html. Funding is available for Home Repairs in Suwannee grief support group discussion time. GriefShare is held at Covering North Central Florida - all women are encour- County. Families must meet income eligibility require- FBC Live Oak each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. aged to attend and be involved in the political process! For ments for services. Examples of weatherizing repairs that Volunteers Needed! more could be available are installation of doors, windows, in- Surrey Place Care Center in Live Oak is looking for in- info contact President Gayle Cannon: 386-303-2616, sulation, hot water heaters and window air conditioners. terested volunteers who would like to share their time and [email protected] For more information, please call the local Suwannee Riv- talents with our senior adults. Volunteers enrich the lives First Baptist Church of Dowling Park er Economic, Inc. at (386) 362-6079. of our residents and staff by brightening their days in so Free Meals for Seniors. We are a meal site for the Free English Classes many ways! Suwannee River Economic Council. Free meals are served Clases de Ingles - Gratis, aprenden, Pronunciacion, If you are interested in helping others; if you would like for seniors over the age of 60 in the church fellowship hall Conversacion, cada lunes y jueves, 7 -9 p.m. Maestra Fe- to experience the gratification and sense of purpose that Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. For more licia Doty y el equipo, 386-249-0096. Las clases van es- comes from working with senior adults with special information or to sign up, please contact us at 386-658- tar en la Iglesia Episcopal, San Lukas, 1391 SW 11th St., needs, then we hope you will accept our invitation to learn 2360. (Se encuenntra la Iglesia en frente del hospital en Live more about the volunteer opportunities we have available. Volunteer Opportunity & Meeting Notice Oak). Surrey Place Care Center welcomes volunteer involve- Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs I am putting together a family history book ment in a variety of areas and capacities. volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who On the descendants of Stephen, William & Sarah Ann Please join us. protect the rights of elders residing in nursing homes, as- Grant. Surnames include Grant, Hewitt, Adams, Land, Surrey Place Care Center sisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The McCray, McClamma & any other related. If you would Teri Christian, program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers like to submit information or photos or are interested, Quality of Life Director to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. please contact Cher Newell at 386-209-1559 or 386-364- 386-364-5961 Special training and certification is provided. All interest- 1608. [email protected] ed individuals who care about protecting the health, safe- Stop, drop and Recycle for Adults with Disabilities. The Arc North Florida ty, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents - Comprehensive Community Services Inc. Invites you to Adults with Disabilities Program. Open to Branford and - who often have no one else to advocate for them -- are participate in our recycling project campaign. CCS Clients surrounding adults with intellectual or developmental dis- encouraged to call toll-free (888) 831-0404 or visit the are recycling - Printer Ink Cartridges, Laser Cartridges, abilities. We meet every Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM at the program’s Web site at HYPERLINK "http://ombuds- Cell Phones -Any Kind, MP3 Players Drop off at health department building in Branford, Fla. man.myflorida.com/" http://ombudsman.myflorida.com. Lafayette Extension Office, Wes Haney Chevrolet, For more information please contact the AWD supervi- Christian Mission In Action Ministry Suwannee Tax Collectors, Live Oak City Hall, or the CCS sor Lisa Perry at 386-208-1404 Will serve dinners from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. second Office, larger quantities can be picked up. For more infor- The McAlpin Community Club Saturday of every month at Hale Park Recreation Center at mation on how your business can join the CCS recycling The Club is located at 9981 170th Terrace in McAlpin, 105 East Duval St., Live Oak, FL. For information call team call Janet Sampson, 386-362-7143 ext 5 directly across from the Post Office. Membership fees are Audrey Howell @ 386-364-4560. Free Sunday lunch $10.00 per family per year. Boy Scout Troop 693 Live Oak For info call Barbara Parks @ 362-3044 or Debbie Meets at the Live Oak Shrine Club, 11595 100th Street, For the past several months a group headed up by Pat Phillips @ 364-7028 Mondays, 6:30 – 8 p. m. This building is just east of US and JoAnn Lynch have been serving a free lunch at the Navy and Marine Corps 129 south, on the same road as the Suwannee Valley Elec. community center in Live Oak the last Sunday of the Shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA- Co-op. Membership is open to all boys 11-17 years old. month. We need volunteers to help set up and serve the 74/cG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUM- Come join us for having fun with monthly camping, as meals. If you are interested in volunteering you may con- BUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to well as week-long winter and summer camps! Parents are tact Pat and Jo Ann Lynch at (386) 935-1076 or Roger share memories and camaraderie with old friends and encouraged to participate as adult leaders, committee Burnside at (386) 935-3343. make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, members and merit badge counselors. Free Sunday lunch 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. Home: Wellborn Community Association (WCA) Hamilton County (260) 486-2221 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Fax: 260- Meets second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at the A group headed up by Pat and JoAnn Lynch will be 492-9771, email: [email protected]. Wellborn Community Center, 1340 - 8th Avenue, Well- serving a free lunch at the Civic Center in Jasper, on the Bingo born. For info contact Wendell Snowden, 386-963-1157, 2nd Sunday of the month. We need volunteers to help set Hosted by the American Legion Post 107. Every Tues- follow us on Facebook, or see www.wellborncommu- up and serve the meals. If you are interested in volunteer- day. Early games are at 3 p.m. and evening games are at 7 nityassociation.com. A Blueberry Pancake Breakfast is ing you may contact Pat and Jo Ann Lynch at (386) 935- p.m. Take Hwy. 129, six miles south of Live Oak, turn left held the first Saturday of each month serving blueberry 1076 or Roger Burnside at (386) 935-3343. at the BINGO sign, then one mile. pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Did you earn your pin? American Legion Post Meeting Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 107 Reconnect with your shipmates and help preserve the First Thursday of each month at noon. All military vet- Hosting Wall of Honor The Auxiliary of the American memories. With more than 13,000 members and over 150 erans are invited to join us. Contact Bruce Ward for infor- Legion Post 107 is hosting a Wall of Honor. If you have a chapters throughout the United States, your rank or rate mation at 386-688-4018. friend or relative that is currently in active duty of any of and status are active, retired or honorably discharged are Elks Monday Bingo the military branches, we would like to honor him/her by secondary to the purposes of the organization. We are all At Live Oak Elks Lodge 1165, 415 East Howard St. posting a picture and name on our Wall of Honor. It will be brothers of “The Pin.” We band together to honor the Live Oak. Early sessions 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and the payout located in the American Legion main hall on post 107. memories of the over 4,000 men who EARNED THE will be on a percentage basis. Late sessions: 7 p.m. - 10 Please send name, rank and branch of service, along with RIGHT to wear” Dolphins” to maintain the bonds of p.m. There will be 29 games each paying $50. One pro- current photograph, to Teri Hamilton, Americanism Com- friendship and camaraderie.You are invited to contact us gressive jackpot either $50 or $250. One Bonanza paying mittee Chairman, Legion Auxiliary, 12364 146th Terrace, through the address below for more information: $50. One extra large jackpot starting at $300 if won on the Live Oak, Florida 32060. 386-362-7978. National Contact: last number called from the Bonanza game - $100 conso- Addiction Support Group United States Submarine Veterans, PO Box 3870 Sil- lation prize. Kitchen will be open from 4-8 p.m. Greater Visions faith-based addictions support group verdale, WA 98383 or 1-877-542-DIVE r www.ussvi.org. Wellborn neighborhood watch meets weekly in two locations. Meetings are held on Tues- Local contact:W. Ray Rausch, 386-209-1473, We meet the last Thursday of each month at the Blake day nights at 7 p.m. in Lake City at the Christ Central [email protected], 10035 105th Drive, Live Oak, Fl Lowe Building on 4th Avenue in Wellborn. We start with Church building on Sister's Welcome Road. The group 32060. a social get together at 7 p.m. with a covered dish dinner also meets Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Live Oak at First Baptist Church of Live Oak, Fla. and have a relaxed general discussion on the events in the the Suwannee Coalition office located at 208 North Ohio Will begin holding a weekly grief recovery support community. Immediately following dinner we have an in- Ave. This group provides spiritual and emotional support group. GriefShare is a non-denominational Biblically vited speaker to broaden our knowledge of what is hap- in a non-judgmental setting. Come experience the freedom based 13 week program for people who are struggling with pening in our county. Each month we have a speaker that from addictions that is found in Christ. Greater Visions is losing a loved one in death. People can enter at any point will be interesting and informative. Call Ruth Ford @ an outreach of Christ Central but open to anyone. For more in the 13 weeks. It will be held at 6 pm on Wednesdays. 386-963-5334 if you have any questions. information contact 386-208-1345. First Baptist Church is located at 401 W. Howard in Live Are you a time traveler? Senior Luncheon at Wellborn Baptist Church Oak. For more information, people may call 386-362- Wish you could travel back in time? Explore Suwannee The 2nd Tuesday of every month beginning at 11, 1583 or find us on the web at www.fbcliveoak.org. County’s past with historian Eric Musgrove as he tells of there is a senior luncheon with a special speaker and Haven Hospice hosts the area’s unique history and legends featuring photos, music. Everyone is invited to come and bring a covered Helping Hands Volunteer Orientation When: Every maps and memorabilia. The free presentations are held on dish. The church is located on Highway 90 West be- Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Suwan- tween Live Oak and Lake City at the intersection with Where: Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, nee County Historical Museum located just north of the Lowe Lake Road in Wellborn, Fla. Call 386-963-2231 6037 W. U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, Fl. Call Carolyn Long at railroad tracks in Live Oak in the old train depot. For with any questions or visit our website at www.well- 386-752-9191 for more information. more information call Randy Torrence (362-1776) or Eric bornbaptist.com. Donate your old cars Musgrove (842-2174). Lake Park Line Dancers People may be thinking of donating their old cars as part The Lake DeSoto farmers market Offer beginner lessons Tuesdays 1 - 2:15 pm. at Lake of a clean up. The Boys and Girls Clubs would be happy Lake City, FL, The Lake DeSoto Farmers Market is Park United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall on to take their old cars. People donating to the Clubs will not open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wilson Park, Hwy 41 S. at S. Essa Street. For info call (229)455-2267. only get rid of the unwanted car but will be contributing to located along Lake DeSoto between the Columbia County Line dance the clubs. Boys and Girls Clubs really work with kids in Courthouse and Shands Lakeshore Hospital. For more in- Lessons at Uncle Freddy’s, Lake Park next to KOA Of- most communities and offer a safe place for them. If you formation about the Lake DeSoto Farmer Market call 386- fice Across from Outlet Mall I-75 at Twin Lakes Blvd. wish to donate a car, call 800-246-0493. Not only will do- 697-2176 or 386-719-5766. (Hwy. 376) 5274 Jewell Futch Rd. 2nd Friday/mo. 7 - 8 nators be helping the kids, they will be able to take sale Grief support group pm., 4th Saturday/mo. 7 - 8 pm. For more information price as a contribution for income tax purposes. Meeting weekly at First Baptist Church in Live Oak at 6 contact: [email protected] or call: 229/455-2267 Talent Search pm on Wednesdays. Call 362-1583 for more information. Beginner line dance lessons Do you sing or play and instrument? Do you act or Non-denominational - everyone welcome. Tuesdays 1 - 2:15 pm. Lake Park United Methodist dance? Do you like to read or spend time with a friend in Baptist Men's Meeting at Wellborn Baptist Church Church in the Fellowship Hall, Hwy 41 S. at S. Essa wonderful conversation? WE WANT YOU! Suwannee The 2nd Thursday night of every month beginning at Street. For info call (229)455-2267. Health Care & Rehab Center is looking for your talent for 6:30 p.m. the men of Wellborn Baptist Church and their Greater Visions Support Group our residents. Dinner for two - $45; One night at the Beach friends join together to eat and worship together with a Addiction Support Group: Greater Visions faith-based - $125; One hour volunteering to make memories that last special speaker and music. You are invited to come and addictions support group meets weekly in two locations. forever - PRICELESS! Call: Lynn Brannon, Activities Di- bring a dessert. The church is located on Highway 90 West Meetings are held on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in Lake City rector 386-362-7860 or 386-590-2961. between Live Oak and Lake City at the intersection with at the Christ Central Church building on Sister’s Welcome Donations needed! Lowe Lake Road in Wellborn, Fla. Call 386-963-2231 Road. The group also meets Thursday mornings at 9:30 Suwannee County Environmental Watchdogs, a non- with any questions or visit our website at www.wellborn- a.m. in Live Oak at the Suwannee Coalition office located profit organization, seeks donations for yard sale mer- baptist.com. at 208 North Ohio Avenue. This group provides spiritual chandise. Info: Sandy, 386-364-8020. Love Forever and emotional support in a non-judgmental setting. Come CJBAT tests Live Oak Church of Christ, 1497 SR 51 (Irvin Ave) will experience the freedom from addictions that is found in Monday - Thursday be open every third Saturday morning of each month for a Christ. Greater Visions is an outreach of Christ Central but Monday - Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): CJBAT clothes closet and food pantry, 10:30 - 12 noon. open to anyone. For more information contact 208-1345. (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) at NFCC Testing The Lafayette Republican Executive Committee Pickin' & Grinnin' Center (Bldg. #16), Madison. CJBAT is required for ac- Meets the second Monday of each month at the Every Saturday 6 p.m. Spirit of the Suwannee Music ceptance into Corrections & Law Enforcement programs. Lafayette Public Library, 120 NE Crawford Street, Mayo, Park Photo ID required. Pre-registration & scheduling time and at 7 p.m.. Everyone interested in promoting conservative If you play an ocoustic instrument or just like to sit and date are required. To register please call 850-973-9451. I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA PAGE 10, SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2012 Gilberto de Paz and Tropix to play a Latin Night at Free Fridays on Sept. 28 The city of Gainesville’s Free Fridays Concert Series and the Latino Film Festival have partnered to bring to the Gainesville community an incredible Latin night with “el Maestro de la salsa” Gilberto dePaz and Tropix. The evening is part of the Latino Film Festival’s calendar of events and is called Noche en El Barrio (A Night in the Neighborhood). Tropix is a tropical fusion band based in Gainesville, Fla. The band has its roots in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and performs music from all over Latin America and Spain, along with American standards. From merengue and salsa, bachata and cumbia, to disco and ballads, Tropix will entertain you with a variety of Latin sounds. The band is composed of five core mem- bers, Gilberto dePaz, Waldemar Cabrera, Laura dePaz, Jose “Joe” Rivera Cepeda and Bruni dePaz, The Gainesville Latino Film Festival (GLFF) is pre- sented by the Latina Women’s League of Gainesville and is one of Gainesville’s biggest and most diverse in- ternational cultural events dedicated to developing, pro- moting and increasing awareness of Latino cultures by presenting a wide variety of art forms and education. Imperative to the GLFF mission is to create a cultural dialogue amongst Latinos and non-Latinos to discuss universal cross-cultural experiences. The Gainesville Latino Film Festival showcases the diversity of political and social issues, as well as cultur- al practices in the Latin community. The lineup express- es these differences and is also a great representation of the excellence of the Latino community’s art. All shows are free and open to the public. For more information on the film festival, visit www.latinawomensleague.org or call 352-378-9787. Founded in 2005, the Latina Women’s League is an all women, non-profit organization (501c-3) dedicated to contributing to the Latino/Hispanic culture and art in Gainesville. The Latina Women’s league is created as a forum for the discussion of the experiences of Latina women living in the United States. The Free Fridays Concert Series runs from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday nights from Friday, May 4 through Fri- day, October 12. The Bo Diddley Community Plaza is located on the corner of Southeast First Street and East University Avenue. A complete listing of the “Free Fri- days” entertainment schedule can be found at http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org. The Free Fridays Concert Series is presented by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The Cultural Affairs Division is the designated local arts agency for Gainesville and Alachua County. For more information on the Down- town Plaza Free Fridays, or to schedule an interview, Tropix please contact David Ballard at 352-393-8746. Sister Hazel to GONE COASTAL perform at the Beat September heat Phillips Center by night fishing Gainesville’s own Sister Hazel returns to the By Alan Peirce cle hook and bait. I like to fish 20- to 30- Snapper are not the only game in town pound tackle with a longer than normal, when fishing the reefs at night. Catch a Phillips Center at Florida’s artificial reefs are a whole fluorocarbon leader to keep a good sepa- live squid and put him out on a flat line 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 new world when the lights go out. ration between the lead and bait. Small just outside the reach of your anchor Get anchored over your favorite artifi- live baits (pinfish, grunts, pig fish, bull lights. Big king mackerel and wahoo The smash hit All For You spent 40 cial reef in 70-plus feet of water and turn minnows, mullet, etc.) are excellent, but feed all night long. They also like to eat weeks on the Billboard charts, pushing off everything in the boat that makes cut cigar minnows, sardines, herring or while traveling at about 30 miles per the band into the spotlight. Their al- noise. You will hear a deafening chorus menhaden also work very well. Bristow hour, so set the drag light and keep the bum Release reached the band’s high- of clicks, snaps and pops being produced will tell you that frozen squid is all you rod in a holder. This may not be repeat- est spot on the Billboard Album by millions of organisms that inhabit the need, but he’s from Iowa, so you defi- able, but on one August night off Charts, topping their platinum disc reef. nitely shouldn’t listen to him. Franklin County in 70 feet of water, Ol’ Somewhere More Familiar. They are Turn off all the lights, and any move- So what are you going to catch? Well, Fishhead and I ran into a nest of cobia keeping the momentum going with ment in the water will cause an explo- that depends on the water depth and that was absolutely beyond belief. I’m their recently-released Heartland sion of tiny lights produced by billions what part of the state you’re in. not sure if it was a spawning aggregate Highway, which marked the band’s of tiny bioluminescent organisms. Drop In the Florida Panhandle, you’ll catch or what, but we caught and released quickest album-to-album turnaround a floating light over the side to bring the what the locals refer to as black snapper. enough 25- to 50-pound cobia in a sev- in their 15-plus-year career. squid in so close that you can see them Now if you’re not familiar with that en-hour period to sink the boat. When According to bassist Jett Beres, Re- pulse with colors and patterns. Or just species, don’t try to look it up in the daylight came, the amberjacks took over. lease “sparked a creativity” in the kick back and watch the curious sea tur- state regulations booklet, because it’s not When the sharks started eating the jacks Gainesville, Florida-bred band com- tles surface to investigate. in there. Black snapper is the same fish whole, we blew the whistle and headed prised of vocalist Ken Block, gui- Even if the fish don’t bite, you’re go- that people in central and south Florida for the hill. tarist/vocalist Drew Copeland, lead ing to have an experience that you can’t call a mangrove snapper. The actual Safety is always a consideration, espe- guitarist Ryan Newell, drummer Mark get sitting on the couch, and you won’t common name is gray snapper. cially when night fishing, so make sure Trojanowski and Beres. be feeding the bugs or baking in the hot These fish have a 10-inch minimum you pick a night with perfect weather The group’s eighth full-length al- sun either. size limit, but that shouldn’t be a prob- and calm seas, especially if you fish bum, Heartland Highway reflects a Fish that feed primarily at night have lem if you’re fishing at night in depths from a small boat like we do. I like to rootsy journey, featuring a collection excellent vision, and they’re a lot that exceed 70 feet. Most of the snapper hear the words “high pressure, light and the group agrees is their most diverse- smarter than those daytime feeders, so you catch will be significantly over the variable winds, and seas of less than two sounding disc. The band’s collabora- you don’t want to show them much. The minimum size limit and average between feet” multiple times before I make a de- tive nature enabled them to utilize the key is to “go stealthy,” which is a phrase 4 and 6 pounds. Some will exceed 10 cision on a night trip. Also, make sure expertise of Nashville guitar aces Pat coined by my favorite yellow-perch pounds, and when they get that big they that your flares are current and your Buchanan and Tom Bukovac, while catcher, Brian “Fishhead” Bristow of Es- begin to look like a Cubera. Gray snap- lights, electronics, marine radio, bilge welcoming back old pal harmonica therville, Iowa. “Going stealthy” means per are open for harvest year round, and pump, etc. are all working properly. player Rob Peck, who played on their to scale back all your tackle to the mini- the daily recreational bag limit is five Send us pictures and videos from your first album. mum. I mean the rod, reel, line, lead, cir- fish per person in state waters. next night trip, and have a great time! It’s not surprising the group, named after the Gainesville nun Sister Hazel Williams, is deeply committed to char- itable work. Among their involve- College Placement Tests Suwannee County Republican ments is Lyrics For Life, a charity they Monday - Thursday started to raise money for pediatric Monday Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): Col- Executive Committee Meeting cancer; a cause especially close to lege Placement Test (CPT), NFCC Testing Center First Thursday, 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the council Block who lost his brother to cancer (Bldg. #16), 5 p.m., Madison. Register in NFCC Stu- chambers of Live Oak City Hall at 7 p.m. City Hall is located on the when he was a teenager. dent Services 24 hours before test. For information corner of White St. and US 90 in Live Oak. For more information Sister Hazel still hits the road regu- please call 850-973-9451. please visit our website: www.suwanneegop.com or call Mary Lou larly, playing roughly 100 dates annu- Sharp at 386-963-5213 ally, but always keeps its hometown TABE tests close to heart. Monday - Thursday Tickets are on sale and available for Monday - Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): Free English-speaking and literacy classes this performance. Call 352-392-ARTS TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) at NFCC Test- Provided by Columbia County School District's Career and Adult (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll free ing Center (Bldg. #16), Madison. TABE is required for Education Program. Where: Wellborn, Florida, Unity of God Min- within Florida), or visit www.per- acceptance into vocational/technical programs. Photo istries, Inc., 12270 County Road 137 When: Every Thursday, 5:30 formingarts.ufl.edu for more informa- ID required. 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