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November 27, 2013 • Volume 69, No. 28 (2 sections) Crescent City, Florida 50¢ (Includes 7% FL Sales Tax) Thanksgiving Dinner The Putnam Family Fitness Center will be provid- Homeless for the Holidays ing a free Thanksgiving Dinner to an invited list of Travis Roberts homeless people Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, No- Staff Writer vember 28. The staff will be serving, but if you would like to donate a dish for eight to 10 people, please call the PFFC at 386-649-8784. Have you ever met someone whose life was so screwed up Christmas Parade you would swear they The Palatka Christmas Parade is Friday, No- are lying about all vember 29, at 7 p.m., on St. Johns Avenue in the things that have historic downtown Palatka. The lights on the happened to them? I streets will be lit, and so will the floats! The mean come on, there theme this year is “Christmas Stories,” and is is no way everything sponsored by Downtown Palatka, Inc. and the that person has said City of Palatka. Come downtown early and stop has ever happened. I by the Welcome Center for the “Microcosm: was going to do an ar- Affordable Fine Art” Show and Sale, that has ticle on a few home- been extended through the end of the year. less people in Putnam Also, stop by the 18th Annual Holiday House at County, and had it all the Tilghman House, which will be open until cleared with Mike at 5 p.m. For more information on any of these the Putnam County events, visit www.palatkadowntown.com, or Courier Journal. call the Welcome Center at 386-328-0909. Well, that was until I met this one young man who has such an Furball Express Garage Sale unbelievable story, that Photo by Travis Roberts Furball Express is in need of a new vehicle even after I checked it The collapsed house in which S.J. is living. for transporting animals. To date $9,300 has out, I still didn’t believe end of this story, he ry from the time I got was staying. been raised. A garage sale will be held Satur- it, until I actually met could possibly die from involved with his life. After a few days of day, November 30, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at him. the elements and con- About six months hitting the streets in 247 South Summit Street in Crescent City, to Never in my life have ditions he is living in. ago, I met a man Palatka, I was given help raise the remaining $6,700 needed. There I met someone who Over the next few who was homeless in a lead to his where- will be Christmas gifts and decorations, china, has it so bad, yet he weeks, I am going to Palatka. He wasn’t the abouts and off I went home décor, tools, electronics, and so much still has a good outlook take you into his life young man I am fea- to find him. I was told more available for sale. Help them save the an- on life, even with rats and try my best to let turing, but this is how he was living in the imals. Animal food donations will be accepted crawling across him you see and feel what I got involved with S.J. woods behind an auto during the sale as well. If you are interested in as he sleeps in an old this young man has to I own a boat salvaging parts building in East volunteering, please call 386-467-8511. house that has been endure each and every company and since I Palatka. Sure enough, I collapsed to the ground day of his life. Some of retired, I only salvage finally found this man, for probably 30 years the things I’m going to one or two boats a year. living in a cardboard Small Business Saturday or more. let everyone see, with The FWC called me one tent back in a swamp Support small, independently owned businesses When I write an ar- pictures and words, afternoon stating there area. this Saturday, November 30. Small Business Satur- ticle for the newspa- will probably make you was a boat that sank After talking to him day is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Visit per, I’m only allowed so mad at points, break in Palatka, and asked for an hour or so, he the eclectic mix of clothing, gift and vintage shops in many words because your heart at others, if I was interested in signed over the title. Historic Downtown Palatka for those one-of-a-kind there is only so much and, by the end, make salvaging it. They also Two days later, this gifts. For more information or a list of merchants, room in the paper. you realize no matter told me the man who man pedaled his three- visit www.palatkadowntown.com, or call the Wel- They have agreed to let come Center at 386-328-0909. how bad you think life owned it was homeless wheel bicycle across me write this in a se- is, you should be grate- and wanted to give it Highway 17 in Palatka, ries over the next few ful for what little you to me. and was killed by a Local Detective weeks. It will give you think you have. After I found out it truck. a look at the life of a I have come to real- was a boat I had want- I hope one day to tell homeless man trying to ize, in the blink of an ed to buy years ago, I his story as well, but Receives High Honors get back to civilization, eye, anyone of us could decided to take on the even when the odds are be just like this young project, but there was See Homeless on stacked against him so man. So, now I would one problem. No one much, I’m afraid by the like to give you his sto- knew where this man page B3 New Meaning to Change of Address

Photo Special to the Courier Journal Sheriff Jeff Hardy congratulates Detective Dwayne Foreman. Special to the Palatka Police Depart- Courier Journal ment, Santa Fe College Police Department and Wednesday, November the Putnam Correctional 13, Detective Dwayne Institution. He is cur- Foreman of the Putnam rently assigned to the County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Section was named the Florida of the Criminal Investiga- tions Division. Law Enforcement Proper- Photo by Mike Jones ty Recovery Unit Detective Sheriff Jeff Hardy said, of the year at an awards “For Detective Foreman The historic Miller house as it travels up Summit Street toward its new location. ceremony in Orlando. to be recognized as the Mike Jones tion of North Summit we felt preserving the “No matter what we Property Crimes Detective Among other accolades, Staff Writer Street and CR 308. old Miller home was decide to do with the Detective Foreman was of the year for the entire State of Florida is a tre- The home’s owners very important.” home, we are going to acknowledged for per- This past Sunday are Dr. Beth and Herb Moving historic leave a space at the sonally recovering more mendous honor. Dwayne morning, Summit has worked diligently to Gopman. The Gop- homes is nothing new home’s entrance to than $200,000 of stolen Street was lined with mans have been resi- to the Gopmans. Herb, honor the Miller heri- property this year. De- solve crimes and return stolen property to the cit- people who came out dents of Crescent City a structural engineer, tage,” said Beth, “Any- tective Foreman has been to watch the moving of a law enforcement officer izens of Putnam County. for three years, but has moved several one who has old photos This award is a direct one of Crescent City’s have frequented this such homes in their or articles can contact since 1992 and has been landmark historic employed by the Putnam reflection of his tireless area for over 20. previous hometown of us to help with the dis- County Sheriff’s Office for work ethic and outstand- homes. The old Mill- “We believe it is im- Miami Beach. play.” the past 12 years after ing dedication to the per- er house was moved portant to help try and The Gopmans have You can contact the formance of his duty.” previous stints with the from its original loca- preserve the heritage of plans to fully renovate Gopmans at 386-698- tion, at the corner of the community’s his- the home into some 4102 with any ques- Cypress Avenue and toric homes,” said Beth, sort of commercial tions about or to donate South Summit Street, “and since the Miller’s property, but are still items to the historic to its new location next are such a strong part undecided on exactly display being placed in to Triton Realty, just of the town’s heritage, what the home will be. the home. north of the intersec- facebook.com/putnamcountycourierjournal -Check Out Our All New- Man Arrested for Domestic Battery Interlachen - Mon- ment left the residence, ed by rescue personnel e -Edition @ day, November 18, 57 Smith went inside the to the Putnam Commu- year-old Dean Marcus home and confront- nity Medical Center to cjnewsfl.com Smith was arrested ed his eight-year-old be treated for his inju- Putnam County and charged with do- grandson, who was ly- ries. After he was med- mestic battery. ing on a couch. Smith ically cleared, he was In This Issue: The arrest stems reportedly grabbed the arrested and booked Opinion...... A2 from an altercation child by his ankles into the Putnam Coun- Community...... A3 that took place at and pulled him off of ty Jail for domestic 207 Hayes Drive, in the couch. Once the battery. He is currently Way Back When...... A4 Interlachen. Prior to child was on the floor, being detained with a Church...... A5 the incident, deputies Smith got on top of bond of $7,500. responded to the resi- the child and began to The details of this in- Faces & Places...... B1 dence regarding Smith strike him. The child’s cident were forwarded Crossword/Sudoku..B4 being intoxicated and father intervened and to the Department of causing a disturbance. in self-defense struck Children and Family Marcus Smith Public Notices...... B5 Witnesses reported Smith in the face. Services for their re- that after law enforce- Smith was transport- view. A2 Courier Journal • November 27, 2013 PINION

O Facebook Government Watch Gratitude For What We Have City of Crescent City Daris Howard City Commission Meeting, December 12, 7 p.m. It had been a hard year for our family. My father had formed a partner- City Hall, 3 North Summit Street. ship with a man he had trusted, but the man ended up taking advantage of 386-698-2525. www.CrescentCity-FL.com my father’s trust as well as his honesty. The man took all of the incoming Chat Town Council of Welaka money, but left my father with the bills. The partnership was broken, leav- ing my father with no income and hard pressed to pay the money owed. Code Enforcement, December 10, 5 p.m. But he was determined to do so in order to preserve his good name. Zoning Board, December 10, 5:30 p.m. Although there was little money for things like school clothes, we always Town Council Meeting, December 10, 6:30 p.m. had enough to eat. We raised a big garden, and it and our farm produced Town Hall, Fourth Ave. 386-467-9800. plenty of food. There were times when we children felt the sting of teasing [email protected], www.Welaka-FL.gov from others because our clothes, though clean and neat, were not the new- Town Council of Pomona Park est style. There were times we felt left out when other kids our age could go Fair Housing Workshop, December 10, 5:30 p.m. to the evening show at the theater and we couldn’t. But when a new family, Recreation Committee Meeting, December 10, 5:45 p.m. the Tawson’s, moved in near us, we soon realized how lucky we were. We saw them unloading the moving van and went to help. The children’s Town Council Meeting, December 10, 6 p.m. clothes were even more worn than ours, but the main thing that we no- Town Hall Council Chambers, 1775 US Hwy 17 S. ticed was how thin they were. The mother was thin as well, but the father We asked our [email protected] 386-649-4902 was dressed nicely and was the opposite of thin. The contrast was so stark www.PomonaPark.com it was hard not to notice. Facebook friends: Putnam County Board of County Commissioners As our family helped them move their belongings into the house, we What are you Next Meeting December 10, 8:30 a.m. learned little about them. The mother had a job teaching in a local school, thankful for? Meets second and fourth Tuesday in the while the husband was unemployed. The children said nothing. When my Commission chambers, 2509 Crill Ave, Suite mother brought over a house warming dinner to finish off our welcome, the Tawson children eyed the food hungrily. When it was set on the table, 100, Palatka. they ate as if they had fasted for days. 386-329-0205, www.Putnam-FL.com When our family returned home, my father spoke what was on every- Putnam County School Board one’s mind. “Something is not right there.” Next Meeting, December 3, 3:30 p.m. It was only a short time later when we learned more. My father had Meets the first and third Tuesday in the gone to the hardware store to get some hinges to fix a broken door on our school board meeting room, Campbell barn. While passing the local bar, he saw Mr. Tawson inside drinking and Administration Building, 200 S. Seventh gambling. My father didn’t think too much of it, but, that same day, my St., Palatka. 386-329-0545. mother caught some of the Tawson children stealing food from our pantry. “What are you doing?” she demanded. www.PutnamSchools.org “I am thankful The children hung their heads, but said nothing. My mother took them that Marisa made home and visited with their mother. Mrs. Tawson was embarrassed. it through her Crescent City Police “I’m sorry,” she said. “But we have nothing in the house to eat.” surgery and is re- “Doesn’t your job provide enough?” my mother asked. covering well.” Department Needs Your Help Mrs. Tawson could not look my mother in the eye, and seemed reluctant Christina Masciulli to talk, but the situation had torn the mask from the silence. “My husband Pomona Park Local crime hot spots will be listed here weekly. takes my paychecks, and gives me very little back to buy food with. The This week’s hot spots are: children are always hungry.” North Prospect Street “What does he do with the money?” my mother asked. South Prospect Street “He said that was none of my business,” Mrs. Tawson answered. “Unfor- If you witness any criminal activity in this area, tunately, sometimes he uses what food he allows us to have as incentive you are asked to leave a recorded message with to make sure we do as he demands.” She looked pleadingly at my mother. the Crescent City Police Department Hot Tip Line “Please don’t tell him I said anything.” by calling 386-698-3478. As always, in any emergency situation you are “You tell your children they don’t need to steal,” my mother said. “They asked to call 911. can have food, though I may expect some help weeding the garden or doing other chores in exchange.” DISCLAIMER: Views expressed on this That evening, as my mother told my father what had happened, they page do not necessarily reflect the started piecing it all together. “I am very thank- editorial position of the Putnam County From then on, the Tawson children were often helping with chores, and, ful to live in a in return, they would eat with us and take food home. Courier Journal or its advertisers. The community that And as we grew to understand their situation, our desires for what we gives so much of Putnam County Courier Journal does didn’t have changed to gratitude for how good our life really was. themselves to sup- not knowingly publish false information port our children and may not be held liable for the involved in sports, views of readers exercising their right Letters to the Editor etc., whether it’s to free expression. money or time, we always seem to Letter From Santa and Mrs. Claus reach our goals.” The Putnam County Courier Journal welcomes your letters to the Editor. Letters should be brief Dear WONDERFUL, Wondering kids from the neighborhood, Cynthia Gould and legibly written. To be published, they must Crescent City include the writer’s signature, printed name, Thank you so much for asking us to be in your parade! Mrs. Claus and phone number, and hometown. I are delighted to be invited! I know you must be very excited because the Celebration Committee has Address letters to: Editor been working together to bring you a fabulous, fun-filled Christmas Festi- 330 N. Summit St. val. (We hear a lot about such things up here in the North Pole.) Crescent City, FL 32112 or Mrs. Claus and I are hoping to be in your parade on Saturday, December FAX to 386-698-1994, or 7. As you can probably imagine, we are very, very busy right now, especial- E-mail to [email protected]. ly helping the elves. Our schedule depends on how much help they need from us. What’s great though is that the Senior Elves are talking among them- selves about coming to Crescent City. They told me that if Mrs. Claus and I come down, several of them want to come also! The reindeer are all “I am thankful for excited and ready to come. They want to take some time off in the Florida Now my friends and sunshine before leaving the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Accepts family.” Give us a little more time to work on our schedules, OK? We will be in touch as soon as we can. Ruth Noble Putnam County Crescent City Sincerely, Santa and Mrs. Claus A Lake Street Publishing Company Newspaper Published Every Wednesday Rehab Care in Crescent City Will Close Effective December 31 by Lake Street Publishing Company, Inc. 330 North Summit Street • Crescent City, FL 32112 Dear Editor: Periodicals Postage Paid at Crescent City, Florida. POSTMASTER: Send Address Change To This Center has been a staple in our community for the last 14 years, Putnam County Courier Journal providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. The Administrator 330 N. Summit Street Crescent City, FL 32112 of Rehab Care was informed of this decision on November 1 of this year. The imminent closing of the Center renders the Administrator and her USPS No. 451-140 “My father always © 2013 Lake Street Publishing Co. staff unemployed, and a much needed and accessible health service uti- taught us to be $ lized extensively by members of this small community scrambling for jobs thankful for God, One Year Florida Subscription (incl. tax) 24 and services during the busiest holiday season of the year. Clan and Country. One Year Out-Of-State $28 We have a few resources in our area and access to these therapies in But to elaborate, I close proximity to our homes is essential. I’ve been informed that this is am thankful to live Juliette Laurie - Publisher / Editor a “done deal.” I’ve asked the decision makers to reconsider. Our commu- in a country where Sami Marshall - Copy Editor / Production I can worship as I nity cannot continue to lose vital health services. Those patients receiving see fit, for the fam- Tera Millard - Front Desk / Classified Ads PT/OT and Speech therapy will travel lengthy distances to replace these ily I have loved and Patrick Freeman - Distribution services. sadly have lost but made me who I am E-Mail: and the men and News Items: [email protected] Sandra W. Hebert women who have Legals: [email protected] Georgetown Classified Ads: [email protected] sacrificed for all Display Ads: [email protected] of the things that Correction great about our Contact Us: country!” Phone: 386-698-1644 Fax: 386-698-1994 A Letter to the Editor in the November 13, edition titled “Crescent City Makes A Joyful Noise” had a typo in the name that wasn’t caught. It Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday Jennie Ramsey should have been Patricia Maden, instead of Patricia Madden. We apologize Advertising Deadline 5 pm Friday Rutowski Classified Deadline 10 am Monday for the error. Temecula, CA Editorial Deadline Noon Friday November 27, 2013 • Courier Journal A3 COMMUNITY Pickle Ball, Bees Removed, and Christmas Preparations produce farm out back, with many vegetables. “Best corn ever,” said Joe and Debbie Mar- shall. Soon there will be purple hull peas. Right now there are Tennes- see tomatoes, cucum- Beth Carter bers, onions, sweet po- tatoes, and more. 698-1644 Stop by and visit, lo- [email protected] cated at 1836 S. Hwy Produce Barn & Grove owners Marc Hall and 17, across from Lake Finished paper beads made at a class at the Wayde Alford in the corn field out back of Como Drive. We are so Crescent City Library taught by Norene Slate. their business. Pickle Ball happy to have the fresh Please tell me I’m not vegetables and fruit the only person who has grown locally. They are never heard of “Pickle open on Fridays, Sat- Ball.” This game will be urdays and Sundays, played at Morgan Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays Good Job Travis and Fridays, from 8 to I have heard many 11 a.m. It is played with comments about what a whiffle balls and pad- good job Travis Roberts dles. Call the Putnam did in writing about the Family Fitness Center Crescent City football for more information or team and the top notch come out to watch and job the coaching staff Laurie McNutt with a painting she did in art Quilting instructor Richard Levin and painting maybe even join in. did as well. class at the Pomona Park Community Center. instructor Bob Grothaus who have classes at Dr. Bonnie Harri- Now the Putnam the Pomona Park Community Center. son from the Center Family Fitness Center nual Holiday Tour of ter. I will have more on says that Pickle Ball is tells us that he is going Homes from 11 a.m. this later. PFFC Cookbooks something that can be to help with the kid’s to 4 p.m. The tour will Bees at the PFFC are still on a prepaid played outside in the soccer teams and other start at the Clubhouse A bee hive in a large pre-order basis for $9, open air. See you there! sports. Thanks Travis located at 604 N. Sum- tree at the Putnam until the books arrive The phone number for all the good you do. mit Street. Tickets are Family Fitness Center mid-December. for the Center is 386- Even the ladies read his $15 each. was recently discov- It is great to see the 649-8784. There will be column. A trolley will be avail- ered. The groundskeep- PFFC t-shirts on peo- a demonstration from 8 Christmas is Coming able to carry passen- er of the PFFC, Phil ple working out in the to 9 a.m. While we are trying to gers to the different lo- Bailey, was called to facility and in the com- Paper Bead Class get Thanksgiving over, cations. Ask any club see if he could save the munity. The members Seven students re- Christmas is upon us. member for tickets, or bees. are the best form of turned to finish the pa- The final meeting for call Shayne Williams He came and evalu- advertisement and they per bead project taught the Christmas Festival at 386-698-2305, Car- ated the situation, and look great in them. The by Noreen Slate at the Committee took place ol Horner at 386-698- discovered that they shirts can be ordered/ Crescent City Library on Thursday, Novem- 2552 or you can call were honey bees and purchased at the front Saturday, November 9, ber 21. If you would the Clubhouse at 386- wanted to do everything desk. in the Culver Room. like to volunteer to help 698-4711. You can possible to save them. Girls softball and Cookies with Santa out, contact City Hall at even call me. Bailey called a bee- boys baseball registra- Sunday, December 386-698-2525. I will have more on keeper, Reuben Josey, tion for children ages Honeybee hive found 15, from 2 to 5 p.m., For the Christmas the homes and estab- to have him check out four through 13, are in a tree at the Santa will be having Festival, vendors will lishments later. Re- the hive and the honey- being taken at the Cen- Putnam Family Fit- cookies with the chil- be set up in the park freshments will be bees. Bailey and Josey ter. Final registration ness Center. dren. Bring your cam- Friday, December 6. At available at the club- made a great pair and will happen on Friday, era if you want a pic- dark, a special surprise house and tickets will saved the honeybees. December 20, at 5 p.m. Handel’s Messiah, ture with Santa. There will take place, it in- also be available at the The hive was taken by Cost of registration is Christmas Section in- will be crafts and volves boats. door. Josey to be placed in a $25 per child, which in- cluding Hallelujah Cho- games while the kids Saturday, December The Church of Jesus safe area. cludes a hat and t-shirt. rus, modified by James are hanging out with 7, there will be chil- Christ of Latter-day PFFC Updates Please pass the word on A. Dasher, will take Santa. Shirley Griffin dren’s activities tak- Saints will be the Kitty is back and about the teams. place at the First Pres- and Pat Bergquist are ing place at the park. church on the tour this providing Low Impact Saturday, November byterian Church Sun- in charge of the pro- The activities will in- year. Aerobics/Step Combo 30, member Troy is day, December 15, at gram. clude games, a Nativity Don’t Forget Mondays and Wednes- starting a boot camp for 4 p.m. The entire com- Produce Barn & Scene, a visit from San- The First Presbyteri- days from 8:15 to 9 both beginners and in- munity is welcome. Grove LLC ta, rides, and more. an Church will be hold- a.m. The class starts termediate level partic- Please bring a contri- There is corn out The Christmas Pa- ing a Christmas Bazaar with 15 minutes of step ipants; call the Center bution of one canned back and citrus in the rade will be Saturday at Saturday, December warm up followed by 30 for more information. food item per person grove. The two guys, noon, with some priz- 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 minutes of low impact The Center is con- to be donated to the Marc Hall and Wayde es for best decorations. p.m. Children can have aerobics, cool down, stantly looking for South Putnam Chris- Alford, who bought the Everything will be over cookies with Santa from lightweights, floor exer- people who are willing tian Service Center. Re- struggling “High Hills at 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. as well. cises and stretching. to donate their time. freshments will follow Groves” from long time with a closing service Music Program Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Please let them know in the Fellowship Hall. owners, Stan and June with Christmas music Country Christmas, a she instructs a Peak if you can be of help. Anyone wanting to sing Ridgeway, who owned it by Johnson Temple and musical program with 8 Fitness Class, which Thanks to all of you in the program has to when they first moved Co. local and guest musi- includes warm up fol- who so generously help be at the church by here many years ago. Tour of Homes cians singing Christ- lowed by intervals of in- with each and every 2:30 p.m. for rehearsal. Hall and Alford are Sunday, December mas music will take tense workout and low event they put together. Dress required to per- working very hard to 8, the GFWC Crescent place Saturday, Decem- impact movements. The You are the heart and form is a black skirt or bring the place back to City Woman’s Club will ber 14, at the Pomona class lasts about 40 to spirit of PFFC. pants and a white shirt life. They have added a present their 24th An- Park Community Cen- 45 minutes. Handel’s Messiah or blouse.

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My least favor- not like tomatoes.” eat peas because I favorite and least key.” Madison Muniz ite food is the corn.” Rylie Asbury don’t like them.” Mikensie Johnson Second grade Alexis Larson favorite food at Kindergarten Eva Gonzalez Pre-K First grade Mrs. Clayton’s class Third grade Thanksgiving? Mrs. Ross’ class Mrs. C. Pugh’s Ms. Parker’s class class Ms. Slaughter’s class A4 Courier Journal • November 27, 2013 Our TOwn Years Ago Friendly Reminder from ... Way Back When... Your Tax Collector The following arti- The hotel will contin- 74 years ago collector.com on or cle appeared in the ue to operate under the before Saturday, No- November 26, 1937 – Circus Here Tuesday - Next October 1, 1959 is- name of Sportsman’s vember 30, at mid- Tuesday, the Mighty Haag Circus will give two perfor- sue of the Crescent Lodge, but will be one mances in Crescent City. Besides the clowns, animals night. and the performing elephants, Mighty Haag Circus has City Journal. Sports- of the endeavors of • Mail your tax pay- an extra special feature, the world’s largest elephant man’s Lodge and Shirk Enterprises, Inc. ment by check or and a fourteen month old baby elephant. The baby the Tall Tale House A new addition to the money order with a elephant is the only baby traveling with any show. were landmarks in numerous pleasures of post mark on or be- Welaka. sportsmen and wom- Linda Myers fore Saturday, No- 50 years ago en will be duck hunt- vember 30. Sells Sportsman’s ing facilities. Decoys, Putnam County • Put tax payment in November 23, 1963 – Fire Damages Home on Lodge blinds, and other ne- Tax Collector 24-hour drop box Division Street - Fire, believed to have started cessities of the sport from defective wiring, broke out at about 11:30 a.m. The Sportsman’s on 4th St. side of Tuesday, in a dwelling on Division Street near Lake Lodge, the largest ex- are being arranged by The three branch Palatka Office before Stella. It was out upon the arrival of the fire department, clusive fresh-water re- the new owner. offices of the Tax 8 a.m., Monday, De- and no estimate was made at the time of the damage. sort in America, has Collector, Crescent cember 2. This is the first fire reported in the city since October been sold. No Changes City, Interlachen and • Pay tax in person in 28. Ed Rogers, owner of The policy of the Palatka, will be closed any branch office on the 53-room hotel in American and Europe- on Thursday, November Monday, December 2, 25 years ago Welaka, for the past an plans will continue 28, through Saturday, between 8:30 a.m. – 5 November 30, 1988 – Tropical Storm Keith Wasn’t four years, turned the according to Shirk, and November 30. During p.m. Much - It may not have been a real hurricane, but keys over to Carl R. there will be no change that time frame, you For clarification or most south Putnam folks don’t want to get any closer Shirk this week. in personnel. may still receive the 4% other questions con- to one. The area between SR 100 and the south coun- Sportsman’s Lodge discount on your tax cerning a timely No- ty line was visited by Tropical Storm Keith, Tuesday Takes Reins was first opened by payment by using any vember Tax Payment, and Wednesday of last week. While the center of the please call 386-329- storm zipped by 120 miles south, squalls on Keith’s Shirk, a Savannah, Forrest Wood of Jack- of the following options: leading edge gave south Putnam County all it could Georgia, sportsman sonville in 1945 and • Pay on-line at www. 0282, 386-329-0272 or handle early Wednesday. It left Crescent City streets and former president of has been the mecca putnamcountytax- 386-329-0276. upholstered in a green shag carpet of fallen moss, the Chemical Packag- for anglers from all leaves and branches, and left a spotty map of destruc- ing Corporation, took parts of the World. It NOW STREAMING LIVE! tion from San Mateo to the county line. over the reins of the is located in the heart fabulous resort which of the area known as 10 years ago features a cocktail the Bass Capital of the lounge known as the World, which defends November 26, 2003 – Tour of Homes Is A Holiday Tall Tale House, a large such a title each year Tradition - Sunday, December 14, the Crescent City Woman’s Club will present its annual Holiday Tour swimming pool, and a with large numbers of of Homes. Now in its fifteenth year, the tour features dock equipped with 25 big bass. homes and public buildings in Crescent City that share boats and motors. 800 AM historic or unique architectural features. The Music of Your Day on WPLK 5 years ago November 26, 2008 – Challenger Season Ends – The Challenger Division of the Putnam County Little We hope League met for their last game and awards presen- this special day tation last Saturday morning at the Johnny Theobold brings you & those you Sports Complex in Palatka. Each child received a care about together. trophy for their participation. The Challenger program is open to all Putnam County special needs youth, Visit www.wplk.com and listen on-line! ages five through 18, who are still in school and have

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Palatka City almost 30 years ago, ipated inhur many functions in 120 pitchingc appearanch- Cof the church. She had the es. After that she switched Gordon Brooks coming from Bunnell. She Gordon O. Brooks, 76, worked for many years for gift of hospitality, displayed to first base, to become a of Palatka, passed away at the Crescent City Winn-Dix- through her love of cooking dangerous and productive his daughter’s residence in ie in the bakery department. and her excellent baking. hitter through the rest of her Palatka on Wednesday, Oc- Many will remember her as She also enjoyed sewing, career, ranking among the tober 30, 2013, following a the “Cookie Lady,” because reading and gardening. She top 10 AAGPBL players for brief illness. she was the one that hand- taught sewing for a time five out of her six seasons. Gordon was native and ed them out. Her fami- at the Hollister Christian After moving to Hollister, lifelong resident of Palatka. ly relates the story that if Academy, a ministry of the she played fast pitch softball He was a 1956 graduate she knew what your favorite church. Along with her hus- for the Palatka Azaleas. In of the Palatka Senior High cookie was, and she knew band, Joe, she owned and the 1970s, she played first School. He worked for over you were in the store, she operated Joe Crain’s Twin base on a slow pitch softball 30 years as a truck driver. would find you and give Oaks Poultry in Hollister. team, the Florida Truck and He was a member of the you a fresh baked one. Are- She was also a member of Tractor team, which placed Palatka Moose Lodge # 184 ta loved her co-workers at the Palatka Gideon Camp 9th in the nation. In No- where he served in many Winn-Dixie and adored her Auxiliary. vember of 1988, she along positions in the lodge and family. She was preceded in with the other ladies who = = was a past Governor and She was preceded in death death by her husband, Joe played in the All-American Crescent City past District President. He by her husband, James and Crain, one brother, Rus- Girls Professional Baseball Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter (386-698-1983) sell Lawton, and one sister, League where honored with was a driving force in the grandson, Stephen Smith. 223 N. Summit St. building of the new Moose She is survived by sons Clara Miles. a permanent display in the lodge on State Road 100. He William “Bill” Robert Hires Survivors include four Baseball Hall of Fame and Sun Worship 11 am • Wed Service 10 am • Adult Bible Study 4pm • Prayer 5pm daughters and sons-in-law, Museum in Cooperstown, was an avid hunter and he of Crescent City, and Jess First Baptist Church of Crescent City (386-698-1578) enjoyed spending time with (Kristen) Hire of Ormond Elaine and John Haymond New York. The movie, “A his family and friends. Beach, daughters Lou Ann of Waynesville, Missouri, League of Their Own,” told 101 S. Summit St. He was preceded in death (Terry) Smith of Bunnell, Carol Ann and George True- a fictionalized story of Mary Sunday School 9:45 am • Worship 11 am • Worship 7 pm by his parents, “Dude” and Terri (Alan) Gommel of Cres- love of Nan Sentrain, Haiti, and the other female pro- Lula Mae Brooks, and 12 cent City, Millie (George) Joyce and Richard Curtis fessional baseball players in First Presbyterian Church (386-698-2117) brothers and sisters. Carter of Interlachen, of Ft. Meyers, and Sharon the league. The Mary Wish- 301 Cypress Ave. Survivors include a long and Grace (Steve) Price of and James Gore of Pica- am Ball Field in Interlachen, Worship 9 am • Adult Bible Study 10:30 am -time companion, Donna Interlachen, 12 grandchil- yune, Mississippi, two sons, was named in her honor. Bass of Palatka, the moth- dren and nine great grand- Joseph B. “Jody” Crain, Jr. Mary was deemed by many Howe Memorial United Methodist Church (386-698-2635) er of his children, Glenda children. and his wife Barbara of De- to be the most famous fe- 252 S. Summit St. Brooks of Palatka, his son, A memorial service cele- Barry, and David and Pam male athlete of Putnam Sunday School 9:30 am • Worship 10:30 am Dewey Lee Brooks of Stam- brating Areta’s life was held Crain of Ellenboro, North County. ford, Connecticut, three at 11 a.m., Saturday, No- Carolina, one sister, Sophie She was preceded in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (386-698-2055) daughters, Donna Brooks of vember 23, at Biggs Memo- Dalola of Berkshire, New death by her husband of 2725 S. Hwy. 17 York, one brother-in-law, 52 years, Vester Wisham, Palatka, Denise Perry of Or- rial Chapel with Chaplain Sat. Vigil - 5 pm • Sun. Mass - 9 am Eng., 11:30 am Span. mond Beach, and Lisa Gate- Richard Truluck officiating. Aaron H. Crain of Beau- who drove the bus for her ly of Palatka, five grandsons In lieu of flowers, the fam- mont, Texas, one sister-in- professional ball team, a Word of Faith Bible Church (386-698-4643) law, Elly Crain of Jackson- daughter, Luree Wisham, a and spouses, Benjamin Dal- ily requests donations may 2708 S. Hwy. 17 ton Brooks, Nicholas Dewey be made honoring her mem- ville, 22 grandchildren, 26 grandson, Jason Wisham, Brooks, both of Stamford, ory at Hospice of the Na- great-grandchildren, one her father, William G. Nes- Sunday School 10 am • Worship 11 am & 6 pm ture Coast, 927 South State great-great grandson on the bitt, her mother, Lucille E. Connecticut, Erik and Lind- (386-467-2144) sey Perry of Ormond Beach, Road 19, Palatka, Florida way, and numerous nieces Jordan and an aunt, Marie Country Church - Blue Jeans Church Keith Perry of Daytona 32177. and nephews. D. Harrell. 1897 CR 308 Beach, and Airman First Arrangements were under Calling hours were from Survivors include two Sun. Service 11 am • Dinner After Services 1st Sun. of the Month Class Asa Gately, U.S. Air the careful care of Clay- 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, sons and daughter-in-law, Force and his wife Danielle, ton Frank & Biggs Funeral November 19, at Masters David and Debra Wisham, = Georgetown = and numerous nieces and Home, Crescent City, Flor- Funeral Home in Palatka. and Todd Wisham, all of nephews. ida. Funeral services were held Hollister, a daughter, Mary Georgetown United Methodist Church (386-740-1821) Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Elizabeth Wisham of Winter 1448 CR 309 held at the Masters Funer- Clayton Frank & Biggs November 20, at First Bap- Garden, two brothers and Sunday School 9 am • Worship 10 am al Home on Saturday, No- Funeral Home tist Church of Hollister with sister-in-law, Chuck Grif- vember 2, at 12 p.m. with 386-698-1621 Pastor Larry Litzell officiat- fin of Hudson, and Billy = Lake Como = Chaplain Jakie Carmicle of- ing. Burial followed in the Joe and Ladora Nesbitt of ficiating. The family received Palatka Hollister Cemetery. To hon- Chattanooga, Tennessee, Peace Lutheran Church (386-325-4878) friends two hours prior to L.J. Lord or and celebrate her life a a grandson, Joshua Wish- 343 Old Hwy. 17 the service. Burial with mili- L.J. Lord, 80, of Palatka, video tribute was shown. am, four great grandchil- Sunday School 9 am • Worship 10 am tary honors bestowed by the passed away Messages of sympathy dren, Paisley Wisham, Ja- United States Army followed Tuesday, Novem- may be expressed in her on- son Wisham, Maddox Dyson = Pomona Park = in Wilkinson Cemetery in ber 19, 2013, at line guestbook at www.the- and Makayla Dyson, and Palatka. his home, after mastersfuneralhomes.com. numerous nieces and neph- First Baptist Church of Pomona Park (386-649-4265) Memorial gifts may be an extended ill- Memorial gifts may be ews. 112 Holly Ave. sent to Hospice of the Na- ness. sent to the Palatka Gide- The family received Sun. School 9:45 am • Worship 11 am & 6 pm • Wed. Service 6:30 pm ture Coast, 6721 Crill Ave- L.J. was born in Trenton, on Camp, P.O. Box 446, friends from 5 until 8 p.m. nue, Palatka, FL 32177. on June 13, 1933, to the Palatka, FL 32178. Wednesday, November 20, Pilgrim Congregational Church (386-649-8467) Messages of sympathy late William Carlos and Es- Masters Funeral Home of at Masters Funeral Home 111 W. Main St. sie Mae Lord. He graduated may be expressed in his on- Palatka was in charge of in Palatka. Funeral services Sunday Worship 11 am • Friday Bible Study 7:30 pm line guestbook at www.the- from Trenton High School arrangements. were at 11 a.m. Thurs- in 1949. L.J. then went mastersfuneralhomes.com. day, November 21, at the Ministries for Christ Outreach, Inc In honor and celebration of into the US Navy, where he Masters Funeral Home Mary Wisham Ball Field served his country for four 200 E. Main St. - 386-852-7046 or 386-212-4103 Gordon’s life a video tribute Palatka in Interlachen, with Pas- Service 10:30 am FREE Community Dinner 11:30 am was be shown. years and extensively trav- tor Larry Litzell and Pas- eled the world. 386-325-4564 Masters Funeral Home of tor Tony Clubb officiating. = = Palatka was in charge of the He worked with the De- Hollister Friends were encouraged to Satsuma partment of Transportation Mary Wisham arrangements. bring a lawn chair. In case Hope Lutheran Church (386-649-0631) of Florida for 42 years. He Mary L. Nesbitt Wisham, of rain the services would Masters Funeral Home was the assistant resident 88, of Hollister, went to be be held at the First Bap- 273 CR 309 Palatka engineer before he retired with the Lord on Sunday, tist Church of Interlachen. ELCA Worship 10 am with Pastor Joyce Gulliford and project engineer when November 17, 2013, at the Burial followed in the Hol- 386-325-4564 he built the now present Haven Hospice Roberts lister Sweetwater Cemetery. = Welaka = Mannville Palatka Memorial Bridge. Care Center in Palatka, fol- Friends may sign the Barbara Prox He attended Dunn’s Creek lowing an extended illness. online guestbook at www. Welaka United Methodist Church (386-467-2336) Barbara Moore Prox, 77, Baptist Church. After he re- She was born in Greenville, themastersfuneralhomes. 682 3rd Ave. (CR 309) joined the company of an- tired, he enjoyed traveling South Carolina, and had com. Memorial gifts may be Sunday School 10 am • Worship 11 am gels in heaven Sunday, No- and spending time with his been a resident of Hollister, sent to the Arc of Putnam vember 10, 2013. Barbara family and fishing. for the past 57 years coming County, 1209 Westover Dr., Emmanuel Episcopal Church (386-698-1983) was born in Astatula, on He was preceded in death from Miami. Palatka, FL 32177 or Haven 672 C.R. 309 May 22, 1936, and was a by his parents and sister, She grew up in Miami, Hospice Roberts Care Cen- Sunday Service at 9 am with Father Beebe lifelong resident of Mann- Armetha Lord Cain. and was a 1943 graduate ter, 6400 St. Johns Ave., ville. She attended Beauty He is survived by his of the Central High School Palatka, FL 32177. School in Jacksonville, at wife of 58 years, Ceretha in Chattanooga, Tennes- Masters Funeral Home of age 15. Her career as a Hall Lord, a son, William see. She was retired from Palatka was in charge of beautician spanned almost J. Lord, daughters, Peggy the Putnam County School arrangements. Church Happenings 60 years. She was a friend Lord Cone, and Jeanne Lord Board as a school bus driv- Ministries for Christ Outreach, Inc. will provide and mentor to many in the Howton (Lester), a brother, er retiring in 1990, after 22 Masters Funeral Home salon business. Barbara Elvin Lord, sister, Gwend- years of service. She had Palatka toiletries, non-perishables and groceries for the was born into a farming lyn Gillette, grandchildren also worked as a newspa- Hastings and San Mateo areas the week of No- David Cone, Leann Sweat, per carrier for 10 years for 386-325-4564 family and continued that vember 24, For more information, call 386-852- tradition by passing along Heather Chambliss (Chris), the Palatka Daily News. She the knowledge of farming to Jessica Lord, Matthew had been active with the Arc Death NoticeS 7046 or send an email to mfcoutreach@hotmail. Cone, Katie Howton, Jared of Putnam County since its her children. She preferred com. working in a field, tending Kight, great grandchildren, inception. Georgetown to her vegetables or raising Kyndal Sweat, Mikah Lord, She was drafted from Nancy Spoon her farm animals to any- Caden Chambliss, Hadley a men’s baseball team in Nancy Spoon of George- thing else. Chambliss, Sydney Lord Chattanooga, Tennessee, town, passed away No- She is survived by her and Trevor Lord, along with to play women’s profes- vember 18, 2013 at home daughter Jane Prox Alford multiple nieces and neph- sional baseball, and that surrounded by her devoted Give and husband Gene, two ews whom he loved dearly. she did. She played in the family. She was under the sons, Joe Prox Jr. and Todd Funeral services were All-American Girls Profes- loving care of Hospice of Prox and his wife Heather, held at 11 a.m., Saturday, sional Baseball League from the Nature Coast. Arrange- thanks four grandchildren, Caleb November 23, at Johnson 1943-1950. The league was ments entrusted to Barbara Prox, Seth Prox, Taylor Go- Overturf Funeral Home founded by Philip K. Wrig- Falowski Funder & Crema- ckman, and Tristin Prox, in Palatka, with Bro. Ron ley, owner of the Chicago tion Services, Fort Lauder- to the Lord. an honorary daughter Aline Moore, Bro. Bill Wing and Cubs, in response to the dale, 386-698-4433. Online Barnowski, and four sis- Bro. Terry Wright officiat- manpower shortage during condolences can be sent to ters, Robbietta Moore, Gin- ing. Burial followed in Bost- World War II. She enjoyed www.barbarafalowski.com. ny Tucker, Judy Johns, and wick Cemetery. A visitation many firsts in her fruitful Penny Mollison. was held Friday, from 6 to All-American Girls Profes- PALATKA Graveside services were 8 p.m. at the funeral home. sional Baseball League ca- Randolph Longwill held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Memories and condolenc- reer. She is recognized as Randolph Lee “Hoot” November 23, at Pinelawn es may be left for the family one of the sixty original Longwill, 63, of Palatka, Cemetery in Mannville, lo- at www.JohnsonOverturf- founding members of the passed away Thursday, No- cated on N. West Street, Funerals.com. league. An ideal fast pitch, vember 21, 2013, at the Ha- from with Reverend Diane Reeves knuckleball left-hander, she ven Hospice Roberts Care officiating. No visitation was Johnson-Overturf was one of the most dom- Center in Palatka, following scheduled. inant pitchers in the early a brief illness. Masters Fu- In lieu of flowers memori- Funeral Home years of the circuit. She neral Home is in charge of al donations may be made 386-325-4521 posted a 65–49 record with arrangements. Ellenboro a 2.44 earned run average to Haven Hospice Roberts Edith Crain Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Edith L. Crain, 91, of El- Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. lenboro, North Memories and Condo- Make A Joyful Noise Correction Carolina, and for- lences may be expressed to merly of Hollister, the family at www.Johnson- went to be with Overturffunerals.com. the Lord Satur- Arrangements were un- day, November der the direction of John- 16, at her residence follow- son-Overturf Funeral Home ing an extended illness. in Palatka. Edith was born in Candor, New York. Before moving to Johnson-Overturf Ellenboro three years ago, Erectile Dysfunction she had been a resident of Drugs May Be Dangerous To Your Health Funeral Home Hollister for 58 years, com- 386-325-4521 ing from Marion County. FREE book by doctor reveals what the Crescent City drug companies don’t want you to know! Areta Abney She met her husband while working during World War Dr. Kevin Hornsby, MD will mail the pay the postage and handling. If Areta R. 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Travis Roberts Sports Writer In League Scramble and Chuck Croneberg- play at Live Oak Golf er. The next two teams What is there to do in Club Friday, November posted a 34, the follow- Crescent City, now that 22, 28 players, 13 men ing three teams posted football is over? Glad and 15 women, were di- a 35, the next team you asked. vided into eight teams. posted a 36, and the A couple of weeks The winning team, final team posted a 37. ago, I received a call from Bonnie, who runs with four players, post- Closest to the pin the Putnam Family Fit- ed a low score of 30. with the 2nd shot on ness Center in Pomona Members of the win- Hole #2, with zero inch- Park. She asked me if ning team were Nan- es, was Chuck Crone- I could do an article cy Shirkey, Margy Fa- berger, Larry McKenzie on a soccer league they had just started. Well, I Photo by Travis Roberts yard, Larry McKenzie and Jerry Peterson. met with her at the soc- South Putnam Soccer League players Christian Lopez, Jordan Torres, cer field, located by the and Christian Gonzales. old YMCA, on Saturday After several meetings 9 a.m., and run until tion before I close is the Middleton-Burney morning. with Servin, they had a all teams have played, soccer season may end As I pulled into the game plan and decid- somewhere around 7 or on Monday, December Elementary School parking lot, I saw hun- ed to start the South 8 p.m. 9, but sign-ups for the dreds of kids running Putnam Soccer team. Before I move on, I new season will start at Student of the Month around playing soccer. Here’s the interesting want to mention the the end of January. My first thought was, thing, within two weeks, coaches, because they The Putnam Family “I’m at the wrong place,” over 180 kids had signed are all volunteers and Fitness Center is also because Bonnie had up to play soccer. The deserve some recogni- planning a winter base- told me over the phone crazy part here is that it tion for their time. Deisy ball and softball league. they had just started was all done by word of Mezaa, Rubin, Daniel, If you have a young one this league two weeks mouth. Yep, that’s right. Fransico Torres, Man- that would like to take ago. Well I was wrong; No advertising, no radio uel, Jose, Martha, Mar- part in this league, then I was definitely in the shows, and just a few garito, Geo, Urvano, you will need to regis- right place. people getting the word Lewis, Teto, Fransico ter by Friday, December I found Bonnie over out. Galvan, and Chris and 20. by the concession stand In just a few short Tasha Newbold. The softball and base- where she walked me weeks, this team had It’s people like these ball teams will begin around the park, filling grown to a league; it that make our commu- practicing around Sun- me in on how this whole went from a dream to nity better than any oth- day, January 5. You league came about. Sev- reality. The league now er in the state of Florida. can contact the Center eral parents at the PFFC has 16 teams, and over Games are played every in Pomona Park or Ron asked if they could start 180 kids. The teams are Tuesday and Thursday, Servin at 386-916-7530 a soccer team because 4-6 years old, 7-8 years at 5 p.m. until dark. for more information. there isn’t one in South old, 9-10 years old and I have to say this, if Well that about does Putnam County. 11-14 years old. you want to have some it, and I want to say After some research, On Saturday, Decem- fun, go out and watch thank you to all the and a few phone calls, ber 7, they will play their these kids play soccer, people who volunteer Bonnie had reached the last games of the sea- especially the 4 to 6 year their time to these kids Putnam County Parks son in a playoff round olds. I am completely and to you for reading and Recreation Depart- against Palatka. The amazed that these lit- this article. These kids Photo Special to the Courier Journal ment, where she was games will be played at tle boys and girls really are looking for spon- November Student of the Month for given the name Ron the corner of Highway know the sport. I think sors to help them with Middleton-Burney Elementary, Bry’sean Corbett. Servin as someone who 17 and Highway 19, at at that age I was enjoy- equipment, so if you might be willing to be Special to the caring student. There the sports park. The ing the fine art of eating would like to sponsor Courier Journal have been times when the Head Coach and first game will start at mud pies. one of the kid’s or a help start a team. Bry’sean has brought Now one last thing whole team, then please an abundance of pen- that I would like to men- contact Ron. Go Soccer! Bry’sean Corbett was awarded Student of cils and other school the Month at the most supplies to class and Nursing Assistant recent Crescent City shared with others who Lessons in Leadership Commission meeting. have needed them. He Class Registration Special to the cess, the boys received He is a third grader is always willing to Courier Journal training on how to help others – students available through Fri- at Middleton-Burney Special to the conduct an actual city Elementary School. and teachers alike. Courier Journal day, February 6, only. commission meeting He has been known Classes for the BOYZ II Men, a His teacher, Kimberly from Betsy Driggers, to help teachers with Palatka campus nurs- faith-based mentoring Palatka City Clerk. It Smith had this to say St. Johns River State ing assistant program group for boys 10 to was truly a “lesson in about Corbett: any technology prob- College will hold regis- will begin on Monday, 17-years-old, had the leadership”. “Bry’sean exemplifies lem that they have. tration from Monday, February 3, and will be opportunity to experi- They also had the all of the characteris- This earned him the December 9, through held Monday through ence “City Government opportunity to meet nickname of “Techno 101” by conducting a tics of a Mighty Bee at Friday, January 17, for Thursday from 5:30 to with all of the cities Middleton-Burney Ele- Wizard.” its upcoming Palatka mock City Commission 9:30 p.m. through Fri- key senior officials and mentary School. Another outstanding nursing assistant day, March 14. Clini- Meeting prior to the department heads, regular Palatka City Bry’sean is a hard- attribute is Bry’sean’s class. Students must cals will be held from 7 one by one, to learn astute nature that al- meet with a workforce Commission Meeting working student. He a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, how their departments lows him to excel in specialist prior to reg- March 10 through Fri- held on Thursday, No- always comes pre- work, and about ca- his academics. He has istration. Those plan- day, March 14. vember 14. reers in government. pared. He always has ning to attend the class This training activity The group, which in- At the conclusion of his homework com- a curious mind and must also complete is supported through cluded boys from Cres- the special meeting, the pleted and when an loves to explore prob- a background check, a Community-Based cent City Junior Senior Mayor of Palatka per- assignment is given he lems and ideas. It is drug screening, recent Jobs Training grant High School, and Mill- sonally issued a Good for all of these reasons er Intermediate School, works diligently un- physical with shot re- from the U.S. Depart- Citizenship Award to til the assignment is that Bry’sean was se- cords (including influ- held an election and ment of Labor. For the participants and done. lected as our Student enza), and current TB more information on made several key ap- commended them on He is a friendly and of the Month.” test prior to the first this course, contact pointments, in prepa- their achievement and day of class. A full the SJR State College ration for what Palatka leadership skills. refund for withdraw- Nursing Department at celebrated as Palatka Elected officials vot- Veteran’s Day at al from the course is 386-312-4176. City Government Day. ed into office by the Before a standing boys included, Luis LakeWood Nursing Center room only crowd, Luis Rodriguez Mayor, and Rodriguez, Honorary four city commission- SJR State College Mayor, called the meet- ers, including Bradley ing to order, did the in- Baker, David Cortez, Accepting Applications vocation/pledge, asked Kevin Dean Finch, and for the roll call, issued Jesus Escamilla. for Law Enforcement a proclamation, made Appointed city offi- Special to the es for the Corrections a non-binding motion, cials included Trevor Courier Journal Officer program will held discussion, vot- Green City Attorney, begin Monday, March ed, then closed the Daniel Jaramillo City 24. Applicants should “special meeting” and Clerk, Zepaniah Banks The criminal justice apply early due to spe- turned the gavel over program at St. Johns City Manager, Corey cial admission require- to Palatka Mayor Ver- Smith Finance Direc- River State College is ments. The program non Myers. accepting applications tor, Brian Mendosa is located on the St. A proclamation was Fire Chief, Gabrielle Photo Special to the Courier Journal for the Law Enforce- Augustine Campus. issued by the City of Lakewood Nursing Center celebrated their 5th ment Officer and Cor- Knox Airport Manag- For more information, Palatka, signed by the er, Joshua Rios Public Annual Veterans Day event in a special way this rections Officer pro- contact the director of Honorary Mayor, pro- grams. Day classes for Works Director, James year. Crescent City, represented by Mayor Joe academy programs at claiming Friday, No- Mausby Waste Water the Law Enforcement vember 15, “BOYZ II Santa, and the VFW post 1077 commander Larry 904-808-7490 or email Treatment Supt, and Coleman presented the Nursing Center’s vets Officer program will AllenCole@SJRstate. Men Student Mentor- begin Monday, Janu- Christian Lopez Golf with plaques of appreciation for their service to edu. ing Day.” Course Manager. ary 6. Day class- As part of the pro- our country. B2 Courier Journal • November 27, 2013 Our community. Our people. All local.

$500 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT OPPORTUNITY- CHARITABLE CELEBRATE RECOVER VENTURE CREW Shirley Griffin - 386-649-8640 The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is ORGANIZATIONS at. 7:15 pm SCOUTING 42 PALATKA LIONS pleased to fund a $500 scholarship grant which will be Dunns Creek Baptist Church Mon. 6 pm MEETING awarded to a deserving Putnam County Florida appli- COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP 386-328-8650 (only when school is in session) 1st & 3rd Mon. 7PM cant who intends to become a teacher and is at least a Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 12 pm CRESCENT CITY TOPS Howe Memorial Methodist Church 318 Osceola St, Palatka rising junior at any accredited public or private college Corner Lemon and Main. 252 S. Summit St. Crescent City Tues. 9 am Palatka Elks Lodge or university. Students who are still in high school behind Howe Methodist St. John the Baptist 386-937-8626 Church - Crescent City (even if on dual enrollment) are not yet eligible to ap- Catholic Church CREATE! ARTISTS’ GUILD OF 1st & 3rd Mon. 7 pm ply. HUMANE SOCIETY OF 386-698-2055 or 386- NORTH FLORIDA Wed. Dinner 6-7:30 pm Fri. Happy Hour 6-7:30 pm Applicants should write a letter which mentions his/ NORTHEAST FLORIDA 698-3080 4th Sat. 10:30 am her personal goals and reason(s) for wanting to become Tues. - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m. 114 South 3rd St., Palatka Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. LEE CONLEE HOUSE Larimer Art Center 386-325-5295 a teacher, and attach a brief resume. Victim Advocate in Crescent City 216 Reid St. – Palatka Letters of application should be mailed by November Closed Sun. & Mon. PUTNAM COUNTY 112 Norma St. – Hollister Mon. - Thurs. 8 am - 4:30 pm CRESCENT CITY 27, to: DKG AWARDS COMMITTEE (Re: the Estelle 386-983-4346 SHRINE CLUB Humane Society Thrift Store MOOSE LODGE Wed. 6 pm Darts/Hotdogs & McKenzie Grant), P.O Box 1132, Palatka, FL 32178. Mon.– Fri. 10 am - 5 pm 24 hr hotline 386-325-3141 or 1st Sat. Breakfast 8-11 a.m. The winner of the grant will be contacted, and the Sat. 9 am – 5 pm 800-500-1119 Hamburgers 1st & 3rd Mon. Chicken Dinner Yelvington Rd, East Palatka grant money will available for a presentation on Satur- Closed Sunday QUIVANNO PROBIOTICS 2nd & 4th Mon. 4:30 pm day morning, December 7. 819 S. Moody Road Palatka WORKSHOP Spaghetti Dinner 386-325-8020 The grant is funded and presented annually by the MT. CARMEL COMMUNITY RE- 3rd Mon. 5:30 pm Tues. 4:30 pm Tacos & Taco Salad PUTNAM COUNTY local chapter (Alpha Sigma) of Delta Kappa Gamma SOURCE CENTER INC. Monahan Chiropractic Wing Wednesday 6-9 p.m. TEA PARTY Society International, a women’s society of profession- Mon. 10 am – 2 pm Medical Clinic Thurs. 10:30 am Bingo Tues. 7 pm al educators. 400 East Oak St, Palatka 905 St. Johns Ave Sat. Night Finger Foods 6-9 p.m. Interlachen Library The annual Gifts from the Garden, presented by Palatka Public Invited 2nd & 4th Mon. 6:30 pm 386-937-2447 / 916-9556 American Legion off Crill Ave. the Putnam County Master Gardeners, will take place SENIOR FRIENDS CENTER Fri. 5 pm Dinner, 7 Music PALATKA CHRISTIAN US 17 South Crescent City Wednesday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SERVICE CENTER Mon. 11 am Yoga SCHOOL ADVISORY 386-649-0745 COUNCIL Lunch will be provided. Registration forms can be Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 1:30 pm Tues. 9:15 am Line Dance obtained at the Putnam Co. Extension Office at 111 Tues. 2 - 4 pm Bingo FRATERNAL ORDER OF 1st Tues. 2 pm 820 Reed St. – Palatka CCJSHS, Media Center Yelvington Rd., East Palatka, or call 386-329-0318 for 386-328-0984 Wed. 1 pm Game Day EAGLES INTERLACHEN information. Fri. 10 - 11 am Exercise Weekdays 4 pm Social 386-698-1629 SECOND TIME Fri. 1 - 3 pm Bingo Room Happy Hr. Stress and the Holidays - Hospice of Citrus and the AROUND SHOP Seville VIA Meeting Nature Coast Wings Grief Services will present a work- Tues. 12-4 Butler Bldg Conf. Room Tues. 5 pm Hamburgers (Village Improvement Association) shop titled “Stress and the Holidays” to be present- Thurs. 8-12 Putnam Community Tues. 7 pm Bingo 1st Thurs. - 7 p.m. Medical Center State Rd 20 – Interlachen Old Elementary School on US 17 ed on Thursday, December 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wings Community United Methodist Church 611 Zeagler Dr – Palatka 386-684-3252 SOUTH PUTNAM Community Education Center located at 927 S. S.R. 386-328-3986 19, Palatka. The workshop will be moderated by Wings 126 Highlands Ave FRATERNAL ORDER OF WOMAN’S CLUB Grief Services Manager Mary Rockefeller, LMHC. When Lake Como STROKE SURVIVORS EAGLES 4355 3rd Mon. 6:30 pm Sat. 8 pm Band we are grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays SOUTH PUTNAM OF PALATKA Culver Room Mon. & Fri. Mornings Sun. 4 pm Karaoke Crescent City Public Library are often overwhelming and can be filled with bitter- CHRISTIAN SERVICE Mon. 7:30 pm Darts sweet memories. “Stress and the Holidays” will offer CENTER Free Exercise Classes 386-649-0885 Ruby 386-649-0569 Tues. & Wed. 1 pm Pinochle strategies to help grievers cope in order to help create Tues. & Thurs. 10 am – 2:30 pm Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 pm Bingo ST. JOHN CATHOLIC happiness during the holidays. To make a reservation, 219 N. Summit St. T’AI CHI CLASS Wed. 5 pm Tacos CHURCH CARD PARTY call 386-530-4600. Crescent City 386- 698-1944 Tues. 6 pm Fri. 8 pm Karaoke 3rd Thurs. 10 pm $4 Lunch Chamber Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship will THRIFT STORE Georgetown Community 110 Shrine Club Rd Hwy 20 – Interlachen Center be awarded to a Putnam County resident pursuing ed- Mon. & Thurs. 10 am - 4 pm Lake Como SUNDAY DINNER 3rd Thurs. – Bag Day 386-467-7204 ucation in business, a business-related or other entre- Fruitland Peninsula 1st & 2nd Sun. 11:30 am preneurial field. St. John the Baptist THE EDGAR JOHNSON Historical Society Catholic Church SENIOR CENTER Bass Capital Shrine Club Scholarship applications are now available to all 3rd Tues. 7 pm 386-467-3102 Putnam County residents pursuing education at an South of Crescent City Tues. 10 am Seniors vs Crime Culver Rm., Crescent City Wed.1:30 pm Cane Fu Lessons THE HEART OF accredited vocational school, community college, or EDUCATION Library 386-698-1870 PUTNAM COALITION university located in Florida. Additional consideration Wed. 12:30 Paint Class $7 mth Call 386-329-0469 GIRL SCOUTS 3rd Thurs. – 11 am may be given to individuals with an affiliation to the PUTNAM COUNTY HOME For girls 5-11 Palatka Christian Service Center Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (i.e. the appli- COMMUNITY EDUCATORS TOPS FLORIDA #435 1st & 3rd Saturday 820 Reid St – Palatka cant owns or works for a Chamber member business, (HCE) Welaka 10 am - 12 pm 386-328-0984 2nd Wed. has served as a Chamber volunteer, and/or is a relat- Tues. 9 am St. John the Baptist Catholic Church US COAST GUARD ed family member). Agriculture Building First Baptist Church of Welaka Call Luz 386-559-4119 111 Yelvington Rd., E. Palatka AUXILIARY MEETING The scholarship is available to both traditional stu- C. R. 309 -386-467-8935 3rd Thurs. 7 pm dents, right out of high school, and to non-traditional Call Mary Ellen Clifton HISTORIC CENTRAL 386-649-8856 VIOLENCE INTERVENTION ACADEMY Men & Women needed to students (i.e. someone who has been out of high school & PREVENTION PROGRAM assist w/ homeland security ALCOHOLICS 3rd Mon. 5:30 pm & boating safety a while or works full-time and is enrolled part-time). Putnam County Health Preservation & Community Scholarship applications will be distributed until ANONYMOUS Department VFW Meeting Hall Development Inc. SR 100 & Palm Ave Monday, December 2. All applications must be sub- Mon. 7 pm 386-326-3200 Supporters Meeting Palatka mitted to the Chamber by 3 p.m. on Friday, December Church of the Holy Comforter Domestic Violence and Palatka, 684-6543 6, to qualify for consideration, and must be returned 223 N. Summit St. Crescent City Sexual Assault Hotline INTERLACHEN US VETERANS POST 104 directly to the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce 1-904-399-8535 386-325-3141 or 800-326-0919 LIONS CLUB Mon. One Pot Meal office located at 1100 Reid St., Palatka, Florida 32177. ALCOHOLICS TDD Users 800-955-8771 1st & 3rd Tues. 7pm Tues. 6 pm Kitchen opens 202 Prospect Ave For an application and/or additional information, ANONYMOUS 7 pm Dart League SOCIAL Interlachen, 386-684-2188 Wed. All Day Free Pool please visit www.putnamcountychamber.com or call Fri. 6 pm A LADIES AROUND THE Thurs. 5 pm Kitchen opens 386-328-1503. Lake Como Community Center, PALATKA AMATEUR LAKE MEETING RADIO CLUB 6 pm Bingo Help out the Human Society of Northeast Florida by Highland Ave. Lake Como 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 am State Rd 19 – Palatka 1-904-399-8535 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 386-328-9133 participating in a Thanksgiving food drive at Cres- Crafts & Covered Dish Lunch Palatka Library cent City Kennel. Dog or cat food can be dropped off at HEALTH AND George’s Lake Community Center 601 College Rd – Palatka VFW POST 3349 Crescent City Kennel now through Saturday, Decem- SUPPORT 114 Saratoga St, Florahome Mon. & Wed. 10 am - 1 pm PALATKA DUPLICATE ber 7. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Make ALCOHOLICS AMERICAN LEGION Selling Sandwiches checks payable to HSNEFL. As of today, the Humane POST 45 BRIDGE CLUB Tue. 6 pm Bingo ANONYMOUS Sat. All you can eat breakfast Wed. 10 am Bring lunch Wed. 1 pm Veteran’s Rd Tbl Society has 120 dogs and cats at the shelter. For more A NEW LIFE GROUP information, call 386-698-2777. 8 am – 11 am 521 South 13th St– Palatka 2nd Fri. 6 pm Steak Night Tues. 7 p.m. Cost is $6, Palatka 386-328-0263 3201 Reid St, Palatka Charity Golf Tournament - Saturday, December Howe Memorial AMERICAN LEGION 386-328-2863 7, the 7th Annual “Feed The Hungry” Charity Golf Methodist Church PALATKA ELKS LODGE 1323 POST 293 1st & 3rd Mon. 7 pm Meeting SPORTS Tournament fundraiser at Palatka Golf Club, to ben- 252 S. Summit St. Crescent City Sun. 5:30 pm Bingo efit South Putnam Christian Service Center will take 1-904-399-8535 6 pm Trustees & Committee INTERLACHEN BABE RUTH 1st Mon. 6:30 pm Dinner Meeting place. For the Golf Tournament there is a need for as- ALCOHOLICS Meeting LEAGUE MEETINGS sistance with obtaining hole sponsors, drawing prizes 3rd Mon. 6:30 pm Wed. & Fri. 6 pm Dinner 3rd Thurs. – 7pm ANONYMOUS 114 South Third St, Palatka and working the tournament. If this is something you CELEBRATION GROUP Bring dish or $2 Lions Club Interlachen Wed. 11 am – 12:30 pm Lunch 386-325-3413 would be interested in, please contact Dan McNutt at Tues. & Thur. noon MISCELLANEOUS 386-649-6061 or Bob Kuhn at 386-649-9880. Wed. 12:30 pm Bingo PALATKA KIWANIS CLUB Howe Memorial 4th Sat. 6:30 pm Aux. Thurs. 11:45 am Lunch The Women of the First Presbyterian Church of Methodist Church Scholarship Dinner BEEKEEPERS OF PUT- Sleep Inn & Suites Crescent City will be sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar 252 S. Summit St. Crescent City Interlachen 386-684-2188 NAM COUNTY SR19 & Hwy 100 Palatka and Silver Tea Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 1-904-399-8535 AZALEA CITY 3rd Tues. 5:30 pm 3 p.m. The event will take place in the Warner Fellow- ALCOHOLICS Putnam County CRUISERS PALATKA NEW VISION Ag Center – East Palatka ship Hall. Stop by between 9 - 11 a.m. to have cook- ANONYMOUS Every 4th Sat. 5 p.m. LIONS CLUB Contact Mickie ies with Santa. There will be baked goods, Christmas LIBERTY GROUP Woody’s BBQ 2nd & 4th Tues. Noon Wed. 7 pm 684-0902 / 904-692-4238 cookies and decoration, handmade crafts, and plants State Rd 19 Palatka Beef O’Bradys on the River Beekeepersofputnamcounty.org for sell, as well as tickets for drawings. All proceeds go First Presbyterian Church Palatka 301 Cypress Ave. Bass Capital VFW toward the work and mission of the church. Post 10177 Pomona Park CRESCENT CITY YACHT CLUB 1-904-399-4187 Neighborhood Watch At 3 Bananas Learn to make snow globes out of wine glasses ASSISTANCE FOR 3rd Thursday, 6 pm 2nd Thurs. (exc. Aug. & Dec.) 11 S Lake St, Crescent City Saturday, December 7, at 1 p.m. at the Crescent City FLORIDA SERVICES Crescent City Woman’s Club 200 East Main St. 2nd Fri. 7pm Public Library. This is a program for teens, but adults Tues. 10 am 604 N. Summit Street Crescent City are welcome too. All supplies are provided for free. This Trinity Episcopal Church BOY SCOUTS TROOP #42 selves. Also, they can purchase pre-made dinners from event is offered by the Putnam County Library System, 204 State Rd 26 – Melrose CUB SCOUTS PACK 42 one of the local grocery stores for the families to pick PAL, the Board of County Commissioners, with addi- 352-475-2177 up. Email [email protected] for details on tional support from Branch Library Friends groups, Local Authors at Read (Think) Books - Several lo- becoming a sponsor. the Putnam County Library Board, Inc., and all of the The Hardly Used Boutique A.K.A (The H.U.B.) is in fabulous volunteers. cal authors are among the 19 featured in the 2013 Christmas collection of short stories, “SNOWBIRD need of donations for the store. Especially winter cloth- Santa Claus to Attend State Park Holiday Event - CHRISTMAS Vol. 2: Holiday Stories to Warm Your ing, furniture, household items, blankets, children’s The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Heart,” and will be attending the We Love Christmas clothing and toys, jackets, sweaters, etc. Also, there is Ravine Gardens State Park would like to announce book signing at Read (Think) Books bookstore located a bargain bin with clearance items for all you can put that Santa Claus will be joining them for their annual on St. John’s Avenue, Palatka on Friday, December in a bag for $1. Christmas event Caroling the Ravines Saturday, De- 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Girl Scout Leaders needed in the South Putnam cember 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. He will be in the Civic Cen- Sharon Buck, Jack Owen, Jackie Grommes, C.L. area. San Mateo and Crescent City areas are in great ter, ready to see your Christmas wish lists! Bring them Roman, Skye Taylor, Nancy Quatrano, and Mark Rea- need. There are lots of girls waiting to start. Do you with you or mail them early to: soner are among those who will be attending. The have what it takes to show a girl a real experience Santa c/o Ravine Gardens 1600 Twigg Street publisher will donate a dollar from each sale to the in scouting? Contact Sandy Nelson 386-336-0055. Palatka, FL 32177. Rhodeheaver Boys Ranch. The bookstore will be open [email protected]. Photo opportunities with Santa will be available for browsing, conversation and refreshments and during the evening for $5 per photo and the proceeds the shop offers all sorts of gifts for readers including Grove Lake Estates Entrance Beautification Proj- will benefit the Friends of Ravine Gardens State Park. unique bookmarks, gift cards and other items. ect - There are plans to entirely remodel/replace the Entry to the event is free with the donation of one For more information about “Snowbird” books please community entrance of Grove Lake Estates, located on non-perishable food item per person to benefit the lo- email [email protected]. For event informa- the south-east corner of Silver Pond and Jaffa Road. cal food bank. tion contact Kristen at 386-227-7752. The new entry sign will be on tiles surrounded by a For more information please contact Lauren Watkins wood fenced background along with a tropical land- Join Lowe’s of Palatka Saturday, December 14, for at 386-329-3721 or email [email protected]. scaping. Fellow neighbor, Alfred at 137 Jaffa Road, is another Build and Grow Free Kids Clinic. For this fl.us. For more about Ravine Gardens State Park or donating most of the material and workmanship, but clinic, kids will be building a holiday train. Each child Florida State Parks visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. they are still in need of monetary donations and volun- will receive a free project patch and apron for partic- teer help. For any information or if you have any ques- A Moosical Holiday Program - The Melrose Library ipating. Due to popularity, online registration is re- tions, please contact Alfred at 904-236-2076. Thank Association will be presenting a performance by chil- quired. To register, visit Lowes.com/BuildAndGrow. dren’s entertainer, Anna Moo. The event will take you for your cooperation in advance. The Palatka Art League’s 18th annual Christmas place Wednesday, December 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Entrada De La Comunidad - Se esta planeando re- Holiday House is open through Tuesday, December Melrose Public Library. The event is free of charge, modelar la entrada de la comunidad. El nuevo letrero 24, and is filled with unique and original art and craft families and children of all ages are encouraged to at- sera echo con loceta y lendra que tendra una cerca items for your shopping pleasure. Open every day with tend. Anna Moo will play instruments and encourage de manera atras con un jardin qre plantas tropicales. hours of operation being Monday – Saturday from 10 sing-alongs for children. Her performances are both Nuestro Vecino Alfredo con direccion Jaffa 137 Rd El a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m., and closed on interactive and educational. Moo has won six Parent’s esta donanc’o casi todo el Materiar y trabajo. Pero to- Thanksgiving Day. Choice Gold Awards, five NAPPA Gold Awards, five davia se necesitan Voluntarios para mano de Obra y Grammy considerations and three American Library Helping This Holiday Season - It’s that time of year donaciones. O lo que puedos donar todu sers para to Association (ALA) Awards. Come and be a part of the again. The holiday season is already here, and there comunidad. Para mas Informacion osi tienes preyun- fun at the Melrose Public Library. For more informa- are signs of it in every store. Palatka Christian Service tos vama a Aldredo 904-236-2076. Gracias port u co- tion about the event, please contact the Melrose Public Center, Inc. is looking for people to sponsor families for laboracion! Library at 352-475-1237. Thanksgiving baskets. The sponsor can either donate food to make up the basket or make the basket them- November 27, 2013 • Courier Journal B3 Homeless from know if it was worth my He hadn’t been on a date his stepfather. S.J. was time. This is how I came in two years, and tonight placed on the gurney Black Friday Safety Tips page A1 to know S.J. was the night. S.J. was as the paramedics un- A few days after meet- about to go on a date wrapped his mangled leg Special to the let or shopping cart this is how I got involved ing Mary, I had checked with a young woman he and foot. Courier Journal unattended. Also, be with a few homeless peo- out had fallen in love with. “Oh my God,” replied ple in our county. Now S.J., and found he mindful of security had a history with the He pulled up to his one of the paramedics. According to the threats in parking lots. let’s move on to three law, but it was nothing parent’s house to mow “Get a helicopter out here weeks ago and how I got National Retail Fed- Always keep your ve- serious. He had a few mi- their lawn. S.J. hopped now, he needs to be air hicle locked and your involved with a young nor drug charges for pain on his old Snapper lawn lifted to Shand’s Hospital eration, consumers man, whom I will call S.J. mower and off he went in Gainesville!” are expected to spend purchases out of sight. Since I’m going to be pills, a couple of arrests for driving on a suspend- while his stepdad ran the It wasn’t long after 3.9% more money on You can enlist the as- salvaging this boat in weed eater around their when the helicopter land- sistance of store se- Palatka, I decided to sell ed driver’s license, and holiday shopping in one charge of threating a house. S.J. was moving ed and off they flew. Now, 2013 than in 2012. curity if you feel un- an old 1968 Chris Craft along pretty good when during all this commo- sailboat I had restored. man with a knife. Such consumer opti- comfortable walking to My first thought was he noticed a large rock in tion, S.J.’s mother had your car at night. I put the boat on Craig’s ‘not interested,’ but Mary the field and decided to no idea if her baby boy mism may also mean List, and right away a that holiday shoppers After the Holidays: told me a few more things get off the riding mower was going to make it or Keep Records: Re- woman who said she about S.J. that sparked and move it. not as she heard one of are feeling the com- might be interested and Instead of putting the petitive spirit, battling cord serial numbers wanted to come look at my interest and con- the paramedics say to his vinced me to go meet mower in park, he put partner, “He lost a lot busy stores and hunt- for expensive items, the boat contacted me. it into neutral, got off especially electronics. Sure enough, 45 min- him. I finally agreed to of blood!” To which his ing down aggressive meet her the following the seat, walked in front partner replied, “Yeah, it deals and unintention- If your home were to utes later, she was at the of the mower, and as he marina. After talking to day, out past Palatka, doesn’t look good.” ally putting their per- be burglarized, good where she would take me bent over to pick up the About five minutes into records of these items her for a few minutes, to her son. large rock, the mower the flight, S.J. flat lined. sonal safety at risk, as she told me her cash flow a result. could help law enforce- It was Saturday morn- jumped into drive. The air flight paramedics ment recover them. was exhausted and she ing when I found myself He heard the mower were instructed to pump While big holiday was going to try and bor- change sounds, from shopping outings have And, to further prevent row the money, but it driving down some back him with fluids and try roads just on the out- idling to cutting, but as to keep his heart moving. become a tradition for post-holiday home in- seemed a bit out of her he started to turn around, vasions, don’t leave price range. I noticed a skirts of Palatka. I had Upon landing at Shand’s many holiday shop- about 10 minutes before it was too late. The lawn Hospital, the doctor’s pers, we encourage ev- boxes for trash pick- scar that went from this mower had knocked him elderly lady’s knee down I was to meet Mary, so quickly rushed him into eryone to remain vig- up that showcase any I enjoyed the scenery of to the ground and drove the trauma unit, and be- new, big ticket items to her ankle, as she tried the cows in the field and right over his left foot and gan to not only save his ilantly aware of their to make her way down surroundings, said you received over the a deer crossing the road, leg, chopping off pieces of life, but to save what little holidays. the steps and into the thinking to myself, “This flesh with every turn of was left of his foot and Steve Muntean, owner boat. the blade. of Signal 88 Security of Return Respectful- I said, “Are you sure wouldn’t be a bad place leg. to be homeless.” Screaming at top of his The average male has Jacksonville. ly: What can be even you want to get involved lungs for help, his tennis more frustrating than with a sailboat?” After all, it wasn’t like between eight and 10 Whether you’re hit- S.J. was living in the city shoe got lodged between pints of blood, and from ting the stores before the long lines and She replied, “Oh no, the frame and the blade this is for my son. He is and being raised in the the research I have done, Thanksgiving, on Black shopping delays before country. I could live out housing. S.J. lay there if you lose more than four the holidays are the homeless and I’m trying in the woods. A few miles screaming until his step- pints, you are dead. S.J. Friday or anytime be- to find a boat he can live tween now and Christ- long lines and shop- down the road I spotted father heard him over the had lost over six pints, ping delays after the on, so he doesn’t have to Mary’s car sitting on the weed eater. S.J. had al- yet the doctors were still mas, Signal 88 Secu- live in the woods where shoulder. I pulled over ready dialed 911 and was able to save his life. It rity, a private security big day. You may also he is getting attacked by be less inclined to pay wild animals!” where we had a talk and trying to get help when was three days after the company with more Mary showed me five and his stepfather reached accident when he finally than 100 franchises attention to your sur- Okay, stop right there! roundings, with the This lady has no idea a half years of S.J.’s pa- him. As they pulled his began to wake up. As his throughout the United per work, which I will leg from under the mow- eyes opened, he could see States and Canada, of- pressure of the holi- I’m a writer, but you put get into in more detail as er, S.J. and his stepfather how his leg and foot were. homeless guy and being fers the following holi- days behind you. How- we move on, but now is noticed S.J.’s calf muscle That’s all the space I ever, remaining aware attacked by wild animals when S.J.’s story really had been completely cut have for this week. I hope day shopping advice to in the same sentence, begins with me. out and half of his foot you will continue to read consumers. of the people and and right away you have About six years ago, was missing. S.J.’s story over the next Before the Holidays: events around you at my attention. S.J. seemed to have a all times is key to your At first she was reluc- Quickly, his stepfather few weeks. If you think Practice Patience: decent life. He was work- wrapped up his foot and this is horrible, just wait Often, long lines can personal security. tant to tell me about her ing a 40-hour job, and leg, got in his car and son, but as I kept asking until you read the rest of lead to short tempers. If you see something his mother had pur- headed out to meet the his story. Even with all of When store doors or someone suspi- questions, she opened up chased him some lawn ambulance. S.J., at this this, S.J. has one of the more and more. I finally open, proceed with cious, be sure to let told her I was a writer equipment because he point, was bleeding to best outlooks on life of law enforcement or had decided he wanted death and every second anyone I have ever met. caution, and avoid and do a few stories for running or pushing. store security know, Putnam County Cou- to start a lawn mainte- was precious. Thank you for letting me the Same goes for standing said Muntean. You can rier Journal. I asked her nance company. Things “Hang on S.J. Don’t share this part of S.J.’s were really looking up for you dare die on me. I story with you. in long checkout lines, do yourself and fellow if I could maybe do a shoppers a favor by story on her son, if all the S.J.; he had money com- see the ambulance,” said expect to encounter things she was telling me ing in and had closed on potentially frustrating looking out for one an- a house. other this holiday sea- could be verified. For three years S.J. delays if you’re out on Before I move on let’s one of the major shop- son. paid the mortgage and To see additional hol- give this lady a fake name, was never late on his pay- ping days. let’s call her “Mary.” Mary Stand Guard: In- iday safety tips from agreed to let me check ments. One morning, S.J. left his house for what he side a store, never Signal 88, visit www. out S.J.’s past, and then signal88.com/BlackA- I would call and let her thought would be one of :DWHUIURQW3URSHUW\ in Suwannee, FL leave your purse, wal- the best days of his life. 5 1/2 acres—Offered in 7 parcels Auc�on conducted ndBlueFriday.aspx. Minutes from the Gulf of Mexico on‐site Dec. 4th, 11am NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC For bidders packet: www.BenCampen.com LAND USE Ben Campen, Lic. 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Persons with disabilities requiring accom- TOTAL EYE CARE • BOARD CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS modations in order to participate should contact PALATKA 328-8387 • Visit Our Website: www.seedrkane.com If the Planning Commission acts on this request at Jackie Garrett at 386-326-7136 at least 24 hours in this meeting, then a public hearing will then be held advance to request such accommodations. “Dr. Walker” Curing All by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereaf- A copy of case file with proposed changes is avail- Your Automotive Needs ter as the matter may be heard. This hearing will also able for inspection by the public in the Putnam Lovarnso Walker be held in the County Commissioner Meeting Room, County Planning & Development Services Depart- Sales Consultant ment, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 300, Palatka, Florida 256 Hwy. 17 N., Palatka, FL 32177 located at 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 100, Palatka, Florida. during normal business hours, or you may call (386) (386) 328-8863 Ext. 117 326-7136. Persons wishing to be notified by the (800) 382-3692 Ext. 117 FAX (386) 328-7222 A copy of case file with proposed changes is available Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) CELL (386) 559-3512 for review in the Planning & Development Services when these Comprehensive Plan amendments are [email protected] Offices, located at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 300, Palat- transmitted and adopted, and when DEO issues its orders of compliance for said amendments should ka, Florida during normal business hours. Call (386) provide their names and addresses to the Putnam 326-7136 if you have any questions about this case. County Planning & Development Services Depart- All interested persons wishing to speak on behalf ment. Said list of interested parties will be transmitted of or in opposition to this request will be heard at to DEO with the aforestated amendment package. Robert Kelsey, M.D. the above stated place and time. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA Board Certified Cardiology STATUTES, IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO AP- to participate should contact Jackie Garrett at PEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD and Internal Medicine 386-326-7136 at least 24 hours in advance to re- OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH RE- quest such accommodations. 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B4 Courier Journal •November 27, 2013 Annual Silver Tea and Christmas Bazaar Special to the Clay Electric Members Courier Journal Report Attempted Scams The Boutique Ladies Special to the ber they were contrac- to arrange payment. of the First Presbyteri- Courier Journal tors for Clay Electric They’ll also receive a an Church of Crescent and they were there courtesy notice in the City invite you to their Salt Springs - Clay to check her windows. mail,” said John Ben- annual Silver Tea and Electric has received She became suspicious nett, member relations Christmas Bazaar on reports from two of its and called Clay Elec- representative in the Saturday, December 7, members in the Salt tric. The woman was Salt Springs office. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Springs District con- told Clay doesn’t have “Members should not in the church’s War- cerning attempted contractors “checking share confidential per- ner Fellowship Hall at scams. windows” and that she sonal information over Cypress Avenue and A member in the should call the sheriff’s the phone.” South Prospect Street. Lynne area said she office. The two men left Bennett said Clay The ladies are pleased received a call from the area. field personnel wear to have Mr. and Mrs. someone claiming to Clay Electric encour- uniforms and carry Santa Claus there from be from Clay Electric ages its members to identification, and can 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. who was attempting to be very suspicious of be asked for ID if mem- Please bring the little collect a past due bill anyone who calls and bers have any ques- ones to have cookies related to a recent rate claims he or she rep- tions about who they with the Clauses. increase. The cooper- resents the co-op and represent. Contractors The holidays are fast Photo Special to the Courier Journal ative does not collect wants to be paid for an working for Clay are approaching and what Commissioner Nancy Harris with Santa Claus past due amounts in overdue bill. also properly identi- better way to begin and Helmut Waters at a past Silver Tea and this manner. “If a member has fied and can provide the season than go- Christmas Bazaar. In another incident, an overdue bill, he or ID if asked. Clay Elec- ing to an old fashioned and lots of cookies, and the Duvall Home, two men driving a she will likely receive a tric also does not call “Christmas Silver Tea.” including Christmas that is for developmen- white pickup truck ap- call from our automat- its members to solicit The elegant table will Cookies. Of course, tally challenged resi- proached a member at ed phone messaging home visits to check be full of all kinds of these baked goods dents. In addition, if home. They came to the system as a reminder on windows or other homemade treats, in- can be purchased as a need occurs in our door and told the mem- to call the cooperative items. cluding finger sand- gifts for the family or church or community, wiches, cakes, cook- friends. the church offers as- ies, candies, nuts and On display for sale sistance. Great Edible Holiday more, all served on sil- are handmade craft The Boutique Ladies ver and crystal dishes. items the Boutique La- extend an invitation to Decoration and Gift Ideas Your tea, or coffee, will dies have worked on any ladies in our area be hand-poured from throughout the year. who would enjoy get- a beautiful, heirloom These are not limit- ting out a few hours on Silver Service into gor- ed to just Christmas Wednesday mornings, geous China tea cups. crafts. There are all to join them in the Reminiscent of days types of items that in- church’s old fellowship gone by when life clude something for hall from 9 a.m. until moved at a slower pace, the very young through 12 p.m. It will not cost you will be treated to a the cherished seniors. you anything, and you very old tradition that And for the plant lover do not have to know goes back to the be- in your life, there is a how to do crafts. ginning years of the large plant sale with The ladies will show Church that celebrated numerous, very un- you what to do and its 130th Anniversary usual plants available. provide all the mate- on March 24, of this Also several vendors rials you would need. year. For many years will be there with their Several of the ladies the “Silver Tea” was an lovely crafts. did not think they “Event of the Year”. The There will be draw- were “crafters,” and ladies and their daugh- ings with tickets priced they were pleasantly ters would dress up at $1 a piece or 10 for surprised. So, please and wear their prized $5. These tickets can stop in to see for your- Special to the pose flour cookie cutter and then hats and gloves. It has be purchased the day self. You will be treated Courier Journal • 1/2 teaspoon bak- use smaller cutters evolved through the of the bazaar, and the to coffee and fellow- ing powder to remove “windows” years where now men drawing is traditionally ship, you do not have Sometimes the best • 1/4 teaspoon salt from those shapes. Ar- • 1 stick unsalted range cookies about 1 and children enjoy the held at 3 p.m., and you to be a member of our presents and the most treasured ornaments butter, softened inch apart on prepared tea and bazaar, and all do not have to be pres- church. If you would • 3/4 cup plus 2 ta- baking sheets. mostly in casual attire. aren’t the ones that ent to win. like additional infor- last a lifetime, they’re blespoons sugar • Fill cookie windows There is no charge for The proceeds from mation, please call the ones that you can • 1 egg at room tem- with sanding sugars or the tea; however, there this event will go toward Fran Mara at 386-649- eat! perature, beaten crushed candy pieces. will be the traditional the work and mission 4844 or Joyce Lydick But don’t just bake • 1 teaspoon pure va- • Bake for 8 to 10 nilla extract minutes, or until edges donation box. of the church, which at 386-325-8555. If the same old bor- ing treats for friends • Approximately 1/2 start to turn golden, In addition to the Tea includes the Emer- you need transporta- cup various sanding rotating sheets halfway Table, a “yummy” Bake and family. This sea- gency Sharing Center tion on Wednesdays, to son, give your holi- sugars, sorted by col- through baking time. Sale takes place with of Crescent City, the attend the craft group, day treats, eats, gifts or. (Clear hard candies, Place sheets on wire all types of homemade South Putnam Chris- possibly some arrange- and décor a colorful like Jolly Ranchers can racks to cool for a few be used instead. Just minutes before gently cakes, pies, candies, tian Service Center, ments could be made. twist using richly hued sprinkles, frosting and sort by color into plas- removing cookies with icing. tic bags, seal and use a metal spatula. Let “I love working with a hammer to crush the cookies cool complete- sprinkles because candies into bits.) ly on wire racks. Store they’re not only deli- Directions between layers of wax cious, they’re so visu- • Sift together flour, paper to prevent stick- "O,C K!" rossword Puzzle al too. Of course you baking powder and ing in an airtight con- can scatter them over salt. tainer for up to one Across 12345 6789 10 11 12 13 cakes, but you can • In another bowl, week. 1. also swirl them into cream butter and sug- To turn the cook- Type measurements 14 15 16 ar with an electric mix- ies into holiday orna- 6. Asian sea waffles, ‘embroider’ 17 18 19 them on cookies or do er on medium, until ments, use a bamboo 10. Czech, Pole or any number of cre- light and fluffy. Beat skewer or chopstick to Russian 20 21 22 23 ative things with them in egg and vanilla. Mix poke a hole about 3/4 in flour mixture until inch from the top of 14. Igloo dweller 24 25 26 that look great for the holidays,” says Jackie dough is smooth and each cookie before bak- 15. Poet Teasdale 27 28 29 30 31 32 Alpers, a photographer firm. ing. Once baked cook- 16. Two less than and author of the new • Divide dough in ies have cooled, thread octa-­ 33 34 35 36 37 cookbook “Sprinkles! half and shape into 10 inches of ribbon or two 1/2-inch-thick colorful bakers’ twine 38 39 40 41 42 Recipes and Ideas for 17. 13th-­century disks. Cover them in through each hole and tough guy Rainbowlicious Des- 43 44 45 46 47 serts.” plastic wrap and refrig- tie in a bow. 19. Woodsman's stock erate for 2 hours. More information 48 49 50 For a beautiful and 20. Stat for a pitcher delicious batch of ed- • Preheat oven to 350 about baking with degrees F. Line baking sprinkles can be found 21. M.D. colleagues 51 52 53 54 55 ible ornaments you can hang on your tree sheets with parchment at www.QuirkBooks. 22. Easily 56 57 58 59 60 or use to adorn your paper. com/Sprinkles. • On a lightly floured With a bit of color- 24. Had a feeling 61 62 63 64 home, follow this reci- pe from Alpers for Win- work surface, roll ful fun, you can make 26. Jackson of country dough to a thickness your holiday treats and 65 66 67 dowpane Cookies: 27. Santa Claus alias Ingredients of 1/4 inch. Cut out gifts extra festive and 33. Flower 68 69 70 • 1 2/3 cups all-pur- shapes using a larger delicious this year. 36. Buzzing insect 37. Bill addition Solution is TRIVIA QUESTION 38. Pays to play 69. E-­mail button 18. Pertaining to the 46. Muslim holy book SudokuSUDOKU Puzzle #2813-M on page A4 OF THE WEEK 40. Top, say 70. Pitchers for water Subcontinent 49. They're under “Celluwipes” was 41. Said "!@#$%&!" 23. Another name for cities 1 23 Down a crook the original name 43. Presley's label 50. Picnic side 1. ___ Peak, Colorado 25. Ione of "Say of what common 44. Hooded pullover 53. Drab shade of 45 21 2. Accustom (to) Anything" green household item 47. Signs the contract 3. Cigar type 28. Squash, perhaps 54. Of a higher class during initially 48. Cartoon police 6478 4. Be sick 29. Make a goal or a 55. Gets hands-­on marketing efforts in 51. Actor Penn basket 5. Gawking sort experience 1924? 52. Scam 30. Palindromic vessel 8 9 52 6. Sets a price 56. Elmer's product 56. Full -­price payer 31. Whimsical 11/20 Answer: 7. Stands cheer 57. Civil Rights figure 7 4 59. London wear mission Parks 8. Swift horse The polygraph 60. Misrepresentation 32. Alimony receivers 58. Soccer legend 9. Ship's rope 21 63 61. Tennis court zero 33. Place in 59. Matter topper 10. High priest Monopoly 62. "A Fish Called 63. Moving need Got fax? 11. City of 34. Fairy tale starter 9236 Wanda" Oscar-­winner 64. Kareem, once Massachusetts or 35. Spends the night Send or receive 65. Computer owner Virginia 66. Verve 39. Bad guy 18 37 for only $2 per 12. Figure skating Solution is 67. Smooth maneuver 42. Will -­o'-­the-­___ 48 2 page 68. Listening devices? 13. Flower home 45. Peacenik's slogan on page A4 9 Fax: 386.698.1994 © 200 Hometown Content Medium November 27, 2013 • Courier Journal B5 CLASSIFIEDS

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The following offices are RADIO SHOW a time. 3BR/2Bath, 2 car carport St. Augustine, Florida 32084 to be filled at said election: from all of us at EVERY THURSDAY • 5 P.M. & utility/workshop. Much more. Telephone: 904-826-1772 FOR SALE: Broy- #665661...... $89,000 WPLK 800 AM • WIYD 1260 AM Fax: 904-826-0173 Councilperson Two-year term WIYD! hill Dining Room Set: FLY-IN COMMUNITY - Eagles E-Mail: [email protected] Councilperson Two-year term Listen to DPI radio to Hutch, Buffet, Table w/6 Nest w/water view & airplane Secondary: increase the value of hanger - 2006 open floor plan [email protected] chairs - $650, Wrought Home w/2,554 sq ft, 3Br/2Bath, Section 3. Candidates desiring to your coupon gourmet style kitchen, ga- have their names on the ballot for Iron Porch Set (beau- rage & adjoining buildable lot. 11/27-12/4/13 said election must file a petition 386-325-5454 tiful design): Couch, 2 #606907...... $579,000 with the Town Clerk, signed by ten Patricia A. Boyd LEGAL NOTICE (10) or more qualified electors of the Chairs, 2 End Tables, Broker-REALTOR® Town of Welaka, Florida between no cushions - $400, An- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Wednesday, 12:00 noon, December tique Dresser w/wheat FOR SALE: George- PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA 11, 2013 and Friday, 12:00 noon, December 27, 2013. design - $200. Call town, Rural 9/10 acre, PROBATE DIVISION 386-972-4139 for ap- half fenced with 6 room File Number 2013-344-CP Section 4. In accordance with the 10% OFF ENTIRE TAB Division 53 We pointment to see. 11/27 home in need of TLC Florida Statute 97.055, voter reg- hope this special day 20% WITH SECRET MURAL with sheds. $32,000, istration will be accepted until 5:00 brings you & those you care about IN RE: ESTATE OF p.m., Monday, February 3, 2014 at together. There is so much to be 714 St. Johns Ave. CASH ONLY. 386- GRACE T. EVANS the office of the Town Clerk, located thankful for & we are thankful to Pets 559-7280. 11/27 Deceased. in the Town Hall, 400 Fourth Ave- all our listeners! RENT TO OWN - Refur- nue, Welaka, Florida. bished 1/1 in Quiet Adult NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOREVER HOMES Section 5. The Welaka Town Coun- Classic Country Mobile Home Park on The administration of the estate NEEDED: 4 month old, cil will meet in the Town Hall at 7:30 Lake Crescent, Boating, of GRACE T. EVANS, deceased, p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2014, to NOW STREAMING LIVE! house trained, male whose date of death was May 2, canvas the returns and declare the Fishing, Relaxing Rea- 2013, is pending in the Circuit Court Terrier Mix, Sweet, results of the election. 10% o purchase with ad sonable Lot Rent. 386- for PUTNAM County, Florida, Pro- 20% o purchase with ad and secret mural 5 yr old Australian 698-3648 TFN bate Division, the address of which PASSED by the Town Council of Shepard Mix. Being FOR RENT/SALE: Cres- is Post Office Box 758, Palatka, FL the Town of Welaka, Florida, on www.readthinkbooks.com 32178. The names and addresses the first reading of this 12th day of (386) 227-7752 fostered at Crescent cent Lake Estates: 2BD/ of the personal representative and WIYD November, 2013. WIYD City Kennel. Call 386- 2BA Mobile Home with the personal representative’s attor- 1260 AM 698-2777 for more full addition, Florida room, ney are set forth below. PASSED by the Town Council of Visit wiydradio.com Carport, Stove, Refrig- the Town of Welaka, Florida on the information. 12/25 All creditors of the decedent and second reading this 10th day of and listen on-line! erator, Washer & Dryer. other persons having claims or de- December, 2013. Real Estate Possible Owner Financ- mands against decedent’s estate 919 ST. JOHNS AVE. ing. Call for more infor- on whom a copy of this notice is ATTEST: PALATKA, FL 32177 For Rent required to be served must file Jennifer McDaniel, Town Clerk mation. Daytime 570- their claims with this court WITH- $2.00 OFF a large pizza 614-4751 After 6pm IN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS APPROVAL AS TO FORM: $3.00 OFF with secret mural word 386-649-6675 TFN AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST Allen Scott, Town Attorney 1 pizza per person per visit Reduced PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE SIGNED: Legal OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS Gordon Sands, Mayor Security Deposit NOTICE ON THEM. Gilbert McGauley, Council Notices President All other creditors of the decedent Amounts!!! LEGAL NOTICE and other persons having claims or 11/27/13 demands against decedent’s estate P&F NOTICE OF SUSPENSION must file their claims with this court LEGAL NOTICE 2 Bedroom: WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE MINI Case No: 201304504 3 Bedroom: DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- NOTICE OF SUSPENSION $250!! TION OF THIS NOTICE. WAREHOUSE $275!! TO: Christopher A. Coomer Case No: 201204396 STORAGE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN A Notice of Suspension to suspend THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH your license and eligibility for licen- TO: Diane E. Thomas Eleven Different Sizes 4 Bedroom: IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE sure has been filed against you. You FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL $300!! have the right to request a hear- A Notice of Suspension to suspend from 5’x5’ to 12’x20’ BE FOREVER BARRED. ing pursuant to Sections 120.569 your license and eligibility for licen- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME and 120.57, Florida Statutes, by sure has been filed against you. You PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, TWO LOCATIONS mailing a request for same to the have the right to request a hear- ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Florida Department of Agriculture ing pursuant to Sections 120.569 Behind Kangaroo on Smith Thomas YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE and 120.57, Florida Statutes, by and Consumer Services, Division DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS Paradise Shores Road, of Licensing, Post Office Box 3168, mailing a request for same to the BARRED. Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3168. Florida Department of Agriculture Crescent City Court Apartments and Consumer Services, Division (includes fenced outside storage area) If a request for hearing is not re- The date of first publication of this ceived by 21 days from date of the of Licensing, Post Office Box 3168, notice is November 20, 2013. — and — 849 Bay Lane last publication, the right to hearing Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3168. If in this matter will be waived and a request for hearing is not received County Road 309, Personal Representative: Crescent City, the Department will dispose of this by 21 days from the date of the /s/ ADRIENNE ATKINS Fruitland cause in accordance with law. last publication, the right to hearing 1604 Beech Street FL 32112 in this matter will be waived and Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 11/27-12/4-12/11-12/18/12 the Department will dispose of this 2, 3 and 4 BRs cause in accordance with law. 386-698-2002 Attorney for Personal Represen- Move-in Special LEGAL NOTICE tative: 11/6-11/13-11/20-11/27/13 /s/ John F. Sproull & Rental Assist. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE Attorney for ADRIENNE ATKINS Putnam County Florida Bar Number: 116239 LEGAL NOTICE May Be Available Notice is hereby given that the 314 St. Johns Ave. undersigned intends to sell and/or Palatka, FL 32177 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 386-698-4300 dispose of the personal property Telephone: 386-325-5301 described below to enforce a lien Fax: 386-325-3049 PRECISION TOWING & RECOV- More than just Equal Housing imposed on said property under E-Mail: [email protected] ERY, LLC gives Notice of Foreclo- your Community The Florida Act Statutes (83-801- Secondary E-Mail: n/a sure of Lien and intent to sell these Newspaper. Provider 83-805) vehicles on December 13, 2013, 11/20-11/27/13 10:00 am at 3816 REID ST PALAT- • Laminating The undersigned will sell at public KA, FL 32177-2525, pursuant to • Faxing sale on the 5th of December, 2013 LEGAL NOTICE subsection 713.78 of the Florida at 7:00 a.m. where said property Statutes. PRECISION TOWING & • Copying has been stored. Located at Welaka NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS RECOVERY, LLC reserves the right NEW HOPE VILLAS Storage at 1300cr/580Third Ave. NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SEC- to accept or reject any and/or all • Advertising APARTMENTS - 2BR Welaka, Florida the following TION 865.09, bids. Your only stop for $256/month, 3BR FLORIDA STATUES professional #87 Robert Alverez 4C3AG52H01E046645 2001 CHRYSLER $316/month, 4BR P.O. Box 618 Notice is hereby given that the services. $351/month. Rent- Welaka, FL 32193 undersigned, pursuant to the Fic- 11/27/13 386-698-1644 titious Name Act, Chapter 865.09 al assistance avail- 11/27-12/4/13 Florida Statutes, desiring to en- able for those who gage in business under the fictitious qualify. Call Patty at LEGAL NOTICE name of Palomino Lawn Care & Maintenance, 124 Temple Drive, 386-749-0075. This IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR in the County of Putnam, in the institution is an equal PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA City of Crescent City, Florida 32112 intends to register the said name opportunity provider PROBATE DIVISION with the Division of Corporations & employer. EQUAL of the Florida Department of State, HOUSING OPPOR- FILE NO. 2013-355 Tallahassee, upon receipt of proof TUNITY TDD PHONE DIVISION 54 of publication of this notice. 1-800-955-8771 TFN IN RE: ESTATE OF Dated at Crescent City, Florida this JOSEPH F. PARRISH 27th day of November, 2013. LAKEVIEW GROVE Deceased. APTS. 62 or older, dis- Jose Rosario Lira Correa abled or handicapped NOTICE TO CREDITORS 11/27/13 regardless of age, with The administration of the estate LEGAL NOTICE or without children. 1 & of Joseph F. Parrish, deceased, whose date of death was Septem- ORDINANCE 2013-10 2 Bedroom Apartments. ber 28, 2013, is pending in the Cir- Central heat/air, blinds. cuit Court for Putnam County, Flori- MUNICIPAL ELECTION YEAR Section 8 accepted. da, Probate Division, the address of 2014 which is P. O. Box 758, Palatka, FL Putnam County Rental assistance may 32178. The names and addresses AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING (Includes 7% FL Sales Tax) of the personal representative and since 1898 be available for those FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION Crescent City, Florida Palatka 50¢ • Palatka • Interlachen (2 sections) You Have a Choice Fruitland • Georgetown • East personal representative’s attorney IN WELAKA, FLORIDA, TUES- ity • Seville • Pierson • Welaka • who qualify. Call Lucre- November 2, 2011Park • Volume• Lake Como •67, Crescent No. C 24 are set forth below. DAY, MARCH 4, 2014 PRESCRIB- Serving Satsuma • Pomona Dunns Creek State Park Open House Daylight Savings Time Endsht Sami Marshall tia 386-698-2513. TTD get to Staff Writer All creditors of the decedent and ING THE METHOD AND MANNER On Sunday, November 6 at 2 am, Daylig Savings Time will be ending. Don’t for The Friends of other persons having claims or de- turn your clocks back one hour! Dunns Creek State 1-800-955-8771 Equal OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION. Park are inviting the public to an open Start Eating Healthy Day house, trail ride, mands against decedent’s estate ak- camp out and pig Starting on November 2, The American Heart roast starting on Fri- LEGAL ADVERTISING Housing Opportunity. Association encourages everyone to start m f day, November 4 at ing healthy eating choices. Start Eating Healthyalthy 2 pm and continu- on whom a copy of this notice is BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN Day is dedicated to the health and wellness o ing until Sunday, all Americans. It’s vital to maintain a he Eat- November 6 at 2 pm. and well-balanced eating pattern as wellart Eating as This institution is an required to be served must file COUNCIL OF WELAKA, FLOR- engage in physical activity - on Start ll This is a semi-an- ing Healthy Day and every day. St od nual event to show Healthy Day encourages you to make sma what a beautiful their claims with this court WITH- IDA: changes each day to incorporate healthier fo park Putnam Coun- Photo by Sam Carr choices. For more information, go to www. ty has. Everybody ns Creek by kayak or ca- equal opportunity pro- heart.org/starteatinghealthyday. is welcome to enjoy for the event. the park and camp Kayaks on Dunns Creek - Come enjoy Dun in Putnam County IN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS Friday and Satur- noe. Boats are welcome to dock at the park day and campers will day night. Saturday tiles that inhabit the bring covered dishes Dual Citywide Yard Sales area. for the evening meal. vider & employer. TFN e will the park will invite surrounded by sand AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST Section 1. Municipal election for the The Pomona Park Everybody’s Having a Yard the public come and pine, then back down On Saturday, the The pig roast is in- Sale and Crescent City’s City-wide Yard Sal enjoy the trail tours, to the creek through park will offer ham- cluded in the camp- be held on Saturday, November 5. Pomonamona Park pontoon boat rides beautiful oak ham- burgers, hotdogs ing donation or you PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Town of Welaka, Florida will be held will be from 8 am to 2 pm and Crescent City and the great out- mocks. and bar-b-q pork for can enjoy a meal for OAKWOOD GROVE will be from 8 am to 4 pm. Sellers in Po own), Take a ride through lunch. Florida Park an $8 donation. doors. Park will be set up at Morgan Park, The Cow • Competitive Rates forma- The Friends would the park on the new- Service biologist Ja- You need to re- Catcher, and the Flea Market (north of t OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the like to invite you to ly designated bike son DePue will pro- serve a camping as well as their own yards. For more in nt trails in the Piney vide guided tours. space on the web- tion call Rosemary Combs at 386-649-4424 or see and explore the 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom beautiful Dunns Bluff Landing area. The kids will enjoy site www.friend- APTS- Georgia McDonald at 386-649-0053 Cresce he This is an opportuni- the boat ride and sofdunnscreek.org. OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS Town Hall with the polls open from City’s “City-Wide Yard Sale” will be at Eva8-2525 Lyon Creek State Park. Park and at homes and businesses all over t There will be a trail ty for you to explore archeological dig for Campsites are a do- City. For more information call 386-69 poker ride on Satur- a portion of the park real fossils hosted by nation of $25 and • Save Time and Money apartments. Section 8 NOTICE ON THEM. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on said date. Extension 229 or visit our website at www.cres- day beginning at 10 through xeric ham- the Putnam County they will include two centcity-fl.com a.m. mock, piney fl atwood Land Conservancy. pig roast meals. Bring your horse and baygall commu- Live entertainment There is a lot to and explore well- nities. by Lee Kelly and Lin- do on Saturday so Thanksgiving Food Drive Kayakers and ca- da Crider can be en- bring your tent, trail- Soci- marked trails that will Crescent City Kennel is hosting a Thanksgiv- guide you through noeist are invited to joyed during the day er, camper, kayak, • Simple, Fast, Convenient Service Condos for Sale week! No experience need- cellent financing. Call now ing Food Drive on behalf of The Humane n the many natural enjoy the beautiful and around the eve- horse, boat, off-road ety of Northeast Florida, our local no-kill shel- Sat- plant communities Dunns Creek. The ning campfi re. Bring bicycle and enjoy the ed! Local CDL Traning. Job 866-952-5303, x 83 ter. The Humane Society will be on hand for aA located within the landing is only 1.5 your own musical in- weekend with the adopt-a-thon and micro-chipping clinic on ore 7,000-acre park. Ex- miles from Crescent strument and fi ddle Friends of Dunns urday, November 5 from 10am-2pm at 2620-6-325- plore the pine fl at- Lake. The shore- along. Creek State Park! FLORIDA WATERFRONT ready in 15 days! (888)368- S. US Highway 17 in Crescent City. For m woods along the edge lines offer beautiful Rolando will roast a information contact 386-698-2777 or 38 E-MAIL your legals to news@cjnewsfl .com fl ora and fauna and whole hog on Satur- 1587. of the river swamp CONDO LIQUIDATION 1964 Real Estate/ Lots & Acreage and then up into the many birds and rep- Sink Hole shaded sand hills Discovered 35th Annual Fall Country Jamboreeill SALE! Brand new 2BR/2BA erville on Hwy. 17 The 35th Annual Fall Country Jamboree w Swine and Wine a Squealing Success 1,690sf luxury condo only Heavy Equipment Operator TENN. LAND BARGAIN be held at the Pioneer Settlement in Barb he Late Monday af- FAX your legals to 386-698-1994 on Saturday, November 5 from 9 am - 5 pm 6-12 and ternoon traffic $149,900 Originally un- Training! Bulldozers, Back- WITH FREE BOAT SLIP! Sunday, November 6, from 9 am - 4 pm. T heading North on cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages tur- Highway 17 was re- years old and children under 5 years old arerass, duced down to one der contract for $365,000. hoes, Excavators. 3 Weeks 1.70 acres meadows over- FREE. There will be six stages of music fea s ing musicians performing country,PUBLISHED blueg for lane in front of the folk, Celtic and gospel. The event also include Crescent City Fire • Meets all legal advertising requirements for a paper Near downtown Orlando & Hands On Program. Local looks 140 acre Nature Pre- historic demonstrators, handmade crafts Department due to sale, storytellers, BBQ, corn on the cob, home-rville the discovery of a all theme parks/attractions. Job Placement Assistance. serve, streams & ponds. made desserts, a quilt raffl e and silent auction. sink hole. City Man- The festival is set up at the Historic Barbe sit ager Patrick Kenne- High School and Historic Underhill House. For Must see. Call now 877- National Certifications. GI Only $19,900. 6.1 acre hard- moreEVERY information call 386-749-2959 or vi WEDNESDAY dy said the cause of www.pioneersettlement.org or www.folkfi ddle. the sink hole was of general circulation com/barberville unknown and if it 333-0272, x 173 Bill Benefits Eligible. 1-866- woods Only $27,900. FREE got any worse the “Hydroponics for the Homeowner” entire lane would 362-6497 boat slips. Excellent financ- Hy- have to be closed. The Putnam County Extension of UF/IFAS Photo by: Ashley Sheppard At the time of re- Help Wanted ing, little down. Call now is offering a class in basic hydroponics ‘ e tival to raise money lease, the Crescent droponics for the Homeowner’ on Novemberthod 12 played their hearts for scholarships for from 10 am - 12 pm. This class will show th the South Putnam City Police Depart- The 18th Annu- out and dancing fun ment was waiting Real Estate/ Land for Sale 1-877-888-0267, x446 homeowner an interesting and unique me nics al Swine and Wine was had by everyone. County seniors. of gardening without soil. A $5.00 registra-er is The bon fire helped There were lots of on FDOT to make held at the Wesnof- Experienced OTR Flatbed tion fee includes refreshments. A hydropo ske Farms on Oc- to keep the chill of door prizes given out a decision on what kit including base, Styrofoam and fertiliz ter tober 22 may have the night away. The that were donated should be done offered for an additional $30.00. Please have been the biggest suc- Rotary Club of Cres- by many of our area about the hole. Drivers earn 50 up to 55 BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN appropriate vehicle for transport. Pre-regis ce cess to date. There cent City holds this businesses. by November 9, 2011 as spaces are limited.phone were over 200 din- fund raiser along cpm loaded. $1000 sign on BARGAIN! 25 acres only Contact the Putnam County Extension Offi ners served. The lo- with the Catfish Fes- at 111 Yelvington Rd., East Palatka or cal band “Outbreak” 386-329-0318 for registration information. to Qualified drivers. Home $84,900. Beautifully wooded Controlled Burn Conducted by Crescent City Fire Department UTNAMA controlled burn OUNTY OURIER OURNAL most weekends. Call: rolling mountain top terrain, No Cost Spay/Neuter Program P og was conducted by C C J The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is of- the Crescent City (843)266-3731 / www.bull- backs up to national forest. fering a no cost spay/neuter program for d ot Fire Department on owners all over Putnam County. To qualify, youset Thursday, October must live in Putnam County and you must n 27. The house do- doghiway.com. EOE Enjoy stream, abundant exceed the household family income limits r nated for the burn- up. Once qualifications are met, an applicationo see Ph. 386-698-1644 • Fax 386-698-1994 wildlife, spectacular views, must be filled out and returned to Kaye Tucke ing was located at at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. T 370 Union Avenue DRIVER TRAINEES NEED- trails throughout. Paved rd if you meet the qualifications,Putnam you canCounty pick www. Cou- up in Crescent City on an application here at the property owned by rier Journal, City Hall or print one out at pcso.us. Sam Church. Be- ED NOW! Learn to drive for frontage municipal water, fore it was used for fire training, the 330 N. Summit Street • Crescent City, FL 32112 US Xpress! Earn $700 per utilities - all completed. Ex- In This Issue: police and SWAT Faces & Places...... B1 used the house for Church...... A5 Opinion...... A2 ..A4 training as well. Community...... A3 Our Life...... Photo by: Spencer County Lines...... B2 Public Notices ...... B5 Wainright Crossword/Sudoku..B4