The Waldo Phoenix

LLL FREE - TAKE ONE! Published by Waldo Historical Society, Inc. Volume Three - Issue Two, April, 2012 www.WaldoHistoricalSociety.YolaSite.com WHS News to spend our hard-earned money Penny Dodd in Waldo whenever we can. We our Waldo should make it a priority to tell Phoenix them “Thank You” for making this Yhas just paper possible. completed its Not to be forgotten are our second year of publication. It’s dedicated writers - those who are time for us to thank all of the just as busy as we are, who wonderful people who make this somehow find the time each paper possible. month to contribute what they First and most important, know about what’s going on in we need to say “thank you” to our Waldo to keep the rest of us Annual Easter Egg Hunt very generous advertisers. If you informed. How else would we don’t look at their advertisements know what’s going on at the What: Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the back of each issue, you school? At the Community Center? Ages 0-12 Volunteers 13 need to do that now. Those At the Library? And who’s doing and up welcome advertisers are the reason we can what in Waldo sports? Not to Where: The Waldo Community publish this paper every month. mention Dear Gabby, who hasn’t Center We need to support them as they had any problems to help solve for 13550 NE 148th Ave. do us. a few months. That must be a sign WHO: Waldo Concerned They care about Waldo, and that the people of Waldo are doing Citizens for the want you to know what’s going on all right. But she’s ready to help Community and The City here. Without them we could not whenever you ask her. of Waldo enjoy such a good and regular Phoenix in your email When: April 7, 2012 paper. We can never thank them ust a reminder that the Time: 10am to 12pm enough for supporting us, but we Waldo Phoenix is available Why: So the community kids can show our appreciation by Jin your email. If you can’t can have a fun day giving them our business find a paper copy (yes, they do go hunting eggs, playing whenever possible. fast) - send your request to games and winning With the price of fuel today, [email protected] prizes. why travel all the way to and we’ll add you to our growing For more information please Gainesville for something you can list of email subscribers. contact Mary Rich @352-226-9610 get right here in Waldo? Check out But . . . if you like a paper the local businesses who are copy to read, we do offer paper advertising in the Phoenix. Most of subscriptions for only $12.00/year. Reminder! them have been in business for If you’d like to be The next Waldo many years - possibly even before guaranteed a fresh copy every Historical Society some of you moved to Waldo - and month in your mailbox, please meeting is on they’re still here today. Good, send your name and address along Thursday, April 26 reliable businesses tend to survive with a check or money order for Waldo Community Center 7 pm - even in tough times. Businesses $12.00 to: Refreshments always available that offer good services for a fair Waldo Historical Society More than just coffee. Good food price tend to stay in business. It P.O. Box 459 to enjoy during the meeting. just makes good economical sense Waldo, FL 32694 A Box Filled With of those things of which we never what you need to hear at that Promises tired, and never outgrew. moment. Then read it aloud. Let Mary Sue Holton Drawing promises was a the words penetrate your spirit and multi-functional tradition which soul. Let them rain upon the desert often wonder how many served many purposes. If one of of fear or sadness or worry where people are still around who us were sick, Mama would gather you find yourself being held would know what I am I the others around to draw hostage. talking about if I mentioned a “box promises and pray. Your burdens will soon feel of promises.” I can’t imagine not If someone was afraid, we lighter. Your smile will return. Your having had them when we were would draw promises and find heart will be filled with peace. You growing up. Such a very simple courage and strength from the will know that you are not alone. thing and yet it was so familiar to words written there. And you will return to the box us we rarely gave thought to what When someone was in the again and again. I promise!! a blessing they were. hospital or needed surgery, if Promise Boxes are a friends or neighbors were in compilation of Bible verses, "Ethnic Diversity" trouble or needed help, when typewritten individually on small By Jayne Davis someone passed away, when one isten about these two words of us was feeling guilty for that are often referred to by something we’d done or said, or Lmany scholars. These two sometimes “just because.” words are also referred to as We found great comfort in multiculturalism. Furthermore, pulling a promise from the box, some culturally diversified clutching it in our hand until it was individuals call Ethnic Diversity the our turn to read aloud, and spice of life which means variety. claiming that promise as “ours.” To continue, It is what makes us all Just the right words at just the so unique. Yet, Ethnic Diversity is right time. also what makes us all have a I can’t remember ever in multi colored cards about an inch common ground in which to grow my life - a time when I didn’t own long and perhaps 3 inches wide. on as well as a foundation for our a box of promises. Nor can I They are often held in a “Bread Of diverse way of life. remember ever pulling one, Life” box which looks like a small ur websites quotes, and reading the words, and not finding loaf of bread. Some are a bit according to the The United some sense of calm and peace. fancier with crystal containers, OStates Commission on Civil Perhaps it’s just a “myth” carved wooden boxes, or various Rights that, "Ethnic Diversity and there is no real power in the other artsy creations. But the promotes cross racial typed words of those little cards. promises themselves are the understanding, breaks down That may well be the case. But as same, regardless of the structure stereotypes, and enables students for me, I know with absolute in which they are housed. to understand persons from certainty there is power in the It was our great pleasure to different races". faith one stands on in believing the gather every day, often after a ery much so, "I personally truth of those promises. meal, around mama’s rocking chair believe, that we as a body of I would challenge any of to draw promises. Each of us Vpeople should learn to you to try it for yourself. The next children and mama would draw celebrate the cultural differences time you are anxious, or worried, one and individually we would read that we learn about one another". or frightened or sad. Pick up that it aloud. Afterwards, mama led a ver so sure, this will help to box of promises and pull one. Just prayer. I can’t define what it was bring about a more culturally one. that made this such a very special Eenriching life for our children Clutch it in your hand moment in our day, but it was one of today, and for the many believing that what is written there generations to come. will speak to you with exactly

2 A Little Bird Told Me coming June 23, 2012. Call Vera Upcoming WHS Events by Lucy Roe Cook Mauldin at 352-468-1554. Annual Quilt Show The Ladies of the Hand are ur Third Annual Quilt Show f t e r still playing Canasta on Monday will be held at the spacious skirting evening at the home of Mary Ann Oand air conditioned Waldo Aacross Rich’s uncle. Mary Ann Rich and Community Center (13550 NE rooftops and her Hand and Foot Canasta 148th Ave.) on Saturday, June 23. messing up my partner, Marie Ankney, were the If you have been quilting knees, I have big winners Monday last. Fun was and want to show off your two new had by all. masterpiece, please consider knees. No more rooftops for this Christine Mays baked entering it in our quilt show. Waldo little bird. It is good to be back in cornbread cake and they threw has some very talented quilters, as the Spring when the Azaleas are in crumbs to this little bird and her we’ve seen in years past. We will bloom in so many shades of pink friends. Thank you ladies. have ribbons for best Advanced, and the white ones also. If you have love in your Intermediate and Amateur. Linda The loss of a friend, Ardell heart, you will always have Lawson, our Quilt Judge, will Davidson is a loss to many in something to give. Thank you all choose “Best of Show,” “1 st Runner- Waldo. When a loss comes to a for your good wishes during my up” and “3 rd Runner-up in each community, it effects the knee surgery. category. community in so many ways. God If you have other sewing bless her and her family and The Waldo Summer articles you’ve created that you’d friends. Camp like to sell, bring them along with The sky is so very beautiful News Bulletin your quilts. now and the temperatures are by Jayne Davis Call Vera Mauldin at 352- wonderful. The clouds in the sky 468-1554 for information about the and the beautiful rainbows of late Quilt Show. are a joy for those taking photos. Dig out your cameras and your Spaghetti Dinner family and enjoy these beautiful id you enjoy our Spaghetti days. Dinner last year? A lot of The Third Annual Waldo Dpeople did, and you can Historical Society Quilt Show is satisfy your need for great spaghetti again this year. Friday, he Summer Camp planning September 14 is the day to mark on committee is meeting at the your calendar. Tcommunity center for their For only a $6.00 donation, meetings on Monday’s at 2:00pm. you’ll get a delicious spaghetti Please join us for these very dinner, including garden salad, important meetings for the benefit garlic bread and a drink. Dinners of our very own children in Waldo can be eaten inside the Family Life first. Center of Waldo Baptist Church, or Remember, organization is you can skip cooking supper on the key to success. Any questions, Friday, and take ‘em home. Hot and please contact Lisa Hill, our ready to eat. It doesn’t get any program director, at 352-792- better than this! Yum! 4625. If you need transportation "What is a home to the meetings call Jayne Davis at without children? 352-468-2235. Quiet."

3 100 Years Ago Baltic, the Amerika, the April, 1912 Californian, the Mesaba. 2 The RMS begins sea 15 The Titanic sank at 2:20 am ship trials. time. Only 705 of the people on 10 RMS Titanic, the largest ship board had survived, and 1,522 ever constructed up to that died, most of them men, but time, began its maiden voyage including 103 women and 52 children. The first lifeboat had ualified people can apply from Southampton, at been lowered at 12:45 am, for hearing aids and/or noon, with a final destination of New York City. On its exit, the Evacuation had been ordered at Qglasses through the 12:05 am and the last at 2:05 ship caused the American liner International lions Clubs. am. The RMS Carpathia arrived Local clubs (University City New York to break free of its moorings. It arrived in at 4:10 am to rescue the Lions) can be reached by calling Cherbourg, France, that evening survivors who had been able to Shirley (372-8956) for hearing at 7:00 pm, took on more reach a lifeboat. aids, or Rosemarie (337-0185) for passengers, then departed two Died: glasses. hours later. (as victims of the There are several clubs in 11 The Titanic arrived at ): the area. Three in Gainesville, Queenstown (now Cobh) in , Jr. , 39, Irish one in Starke, one in Hawthorne Ireland at 12:30pm, picked up shipbuilder and architect of the and one in High Springs, one in the last of its passengers, then Titanic turkey Creek and 1 in Alachua departed for New York City with John Jacob Astor IV, 47, American businessman and multi-millionaire Our motto: “We Care.” 2,227 people on board. 12 The French liner SS La Touraine , 46, former sent radio message to Captain presidential aide to Theodore Roosevelt Are You Bored? Smith of the Titanic, giving the ship the first warnings of an ice , 42, English-born field as far south as 42°S Catholic priest (roughly the latitude of Chicago) , 37, French author 14 Sinking of the RMS Titanic: At , 46, 11:40 pm ship time, RMS Titanic American businessman struck an iceberg in the North , 55, Atlantic Ocean. Only one minute President of earlier, crewman Henry B. Harris , 45, American spotted the iceberg straight theatrical producer ahead, but the ship was running , 33 violinist and at almost top speed, 25 mph, band leader of the Titanic and tore the side after F. D. Millet , 65, American painter attempting to steer around. The Jack Phillips , 25, senior wireless ooking for something officer of the Titanic different to do? collision occurred roughly 400 miles east of Newfoundland., Edward J. Smith , 62, Captain of the L Come join us at our Titanic quarterly meeting. We have The ship would stay afloat for two hours and forty minutes. William Thomas Stead , 62, English many projects in the works. Help The ship closest to the Titanic, journalist us with the Quilt Show, the SS Californian was only a few , 67, German-born Caboose Display, our Annual miles away, and had owner of Macy's and former U.S. Calendar, or be a REPORTER for transmitted warnings about the Congressman the Waldo Phoenix!. ice field, but its radio operator , 63, wife of Isidor Straus We need your input and had turned off his equipment at J. B. Thayer , 49, American cricketeer your help. What can you do? 11:30 pm, ten minutes before George Dennick Wick , 58, What do you like to do? Come do the collision. During the day, American steel manufacturer it with us. Titanic received warnings from George D. Widener , 50, American the Caronia, the Noordam, the hotel magnate

4 City of Waldo News Comedy Club by Kim Worley Do you like comedy? Are you Reminders funny? We need some good standup ity Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the CMonth. If you have an Animal Control Issue, please call and report the event right a way. Animal Control 352-264-6870 - they are closed on Fridays. ew Hope Holiness Church of If you see something suspicious Christ is a historic church or people speeding on your streets Nlocated at 14970 NE 139 th please call 352-955-1818 right away Terrace. It has been in the community to have an officer dispatched. More over 100 years. and more burglaries are taking place comics. Donations are needed to improve during the day while people are at What could be funnier than the church building and dining hall, so work. Waldo comics? Keep your eye on it will be able to serve the youth and If you have a sewer/water this spot for audition dates and the community with worship service, break after hours call 352-258-3110 times. Bible study, Sunday school, breakfast or 352-258-6921 If you’re not for the Senior citizens and activities for If you have a medical funny, but like the youth. emergency or fire call 911 good comedy, we Donations can be mailed to: City Hall hours: Open Monday need you there to Apostle Pauline Mitchell thru Friday 8-5pm closed for lunch laugh at our P.O. Box 754 12pm-1pm comedians. Waldo, Florida 32694 Website: www.waldo-fl.com There’ll be For more information, contact Police complaint form located under food and drinks Apostle Pauline Mitchell at 386-283- the Police Department heading available, so you 4130 or Minister Cleveland Woodard. If you are BUILDING ANYTHING can enjoy the show just like you do please call City Hall and see if a at home watching TV. The date permit is required. If you build with hasn’t been set yet, so watch this Waldo Rec Cheer Squad no permit you can be fined and the space to stay informed. By Bobbie Dudley permit fee doubled. 352-468-1001 n March 24, 2012, Phone numbers the Waldo City Hall 352-468-1001 ORecreation Cheer After Hour Emergency numbers Squad competed at the 352-258-3110 or 352-258-6921 Diamond Cheer and Non Emergency Police and Fire Dance Championship in 352-955-1818 Jacksonville, FL. These Emergency Fire and Police 911 hard working girls Animal Control: 352-264-6870 received First Place in their division and earned a bid to compete in the Closed Friday USD Season Finale. The participants "Even when freshly washed and were - Kristen Smith, Kristen Dudley, relieved of all obvious Taylor Wood, Kenesia Woodridge, Don’t Forget confections, Allie Dudley, and Katelyn children tend to be sticky." Commodities Williamson. Thursday, April 5, 2012 The girls will be fundraising Time: 1pm - 2pm around town over the next few weeks to finance the next competition, so Waldo Community make sure and come out and support Center them.

5 This press release put out at the request of the Alachua County Health Department. ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Summer is almost here and with it comes the mosquito season. "The Alachua County Health Department would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of preventing infection from mosquito-borne diseases as we move into the rainy season and the peak of mosquito activity," said Anthony Dennis, Environmental Health Director, Alachua County Health Department. To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, the Florida Department of Health recommends practicing Drain and Cover: • DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying. • DRAIN: water from garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected. • DISCARD: Old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren't being used. • EMPTY and CLEAN: Birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week. • PROTECT: Boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don't accumulate water. • MAINTAIN: The water balance (pool chemistry) of swimming pools. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use. • COVER your skin with clothing and use mosquito repellent. • CLOTHING: If you must be outside when mosquitoes are active, cover up. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeves. • REPELLENT: Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are effective. Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months. Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out . • Keep mosquitoes out of your house. Repair broken screens on windows, doors, porches, and patios. Other Prevention Measures • Limit outdoor activity at when mosquito's are most active. Avoid areas where there are a lot of mosquitoes. • Contact your local mosquito control agency if there is a significant mosquito problem where you live or work. • Fill in holes or dips in the ground that collect water. Level the ground around your home so water can run off. • Stock your ornamental water garden with mosquito-eating fish (minnows, gambusia, goldfish, or guppies). Repellent Information • Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before applying a repellent to skin. Some repellents are not suitable for children. • Products with concentrations of up to 30 percent DEET are generally recommended. Other EPA-approved repellents contain picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. These products are generally available at local pharmacies. Look for active ingredients to be listed on the product label. • Apply insect repellent to exposed skin or onto clothing, but not under clothing. • In protecting children, read label instructions to be sure the repellent is age-appropriate. According to the CDC, mosquito repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of 3 years. DEET is not recommended on children younger than 2 months old. • Infants should be kept indoors or mosquito netting should be used over carriers when mosquitoes are present. • If additional protection is necessary, apply a permethrin repellent directly to your clothing. Again, always follow the manufacturer's directions.

Please report mosquito problems to your municipality's mosquito control agency or the Alachua County Health Department at 352-334-7930. For more information, visit http://www.alachuacountyhealth.com/ The goal of the Alachua County Health Department is to promote, protect, maintain and improve the health and safety of all citizens and visitors.

66 Information Please! Waldo Phone Numbers You Might Need Philadelphia (Cut out and place by your phone) Missionary City Hall 468-1001 After Hours Water Emergency 258-3110 Baptist Church Services Fire Emergencies Call 911 Police Department 468-1515 Rev. James W. Ramsey - Pastor Police Non-Emergencies 955-1818 2nd and 4 th Sundays 11:00 am Waldo Library 468-3298 Mid-week service every Wednesday 6:00 pm Waldo Community Center 468-2336 taught by Minister Bernard Carter Waldo Post Office 468-1970 Awesome Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 Waldo Community School 468-1451 am taught by Bro. Bobby Hill or Minister Waldo Phoenix 468-1910 Bernard Carter for adults and Sis. Josie “Jackson” & Sis. Monique Taylor for the children. April Birthdays Men’s Day service will be held 1 Hilda Ross 16 Melanie Aultman on the 4 th Sunday in July at 11:00 am 1 Lumanda Davis 17 Ardell Davidson 5 Dusty Harrison 18 Robert Abbott Always remember that 5 Lindy Crews 22 Jonna Jackson Man is Mighty but God is Almighty 10 Christine Hill 22 Amanda Edge 11 Elmore Taylor 23 Lawrence Grant 11 Heather Bedford 26 Mary Aikin First Baptist Church, Waldo 12 Ciara Minnix 26 Bridgette Hill 16 Lillie M. Anderson 26 Jim DuBois Hwy 24 352-468-1721 Sunday Schedule 9:15 - 9:45 Refreshments 9:45 Bible Study (all ages) The Clothes Closet 11:00 am & 6 pm Worship 11:00 am & 6 pm Children’s Worship at Waldo First Baptist Church 6 pm Youth Praise and Worship Open Wednesday and Saturday Wednesday Schedule From 9 am till 12 noon 5:45 - 6:15 pm Dinner Call 468-1721 for information 6:30 pm Children’s, Youth, Adult Programs

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