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Still resigns SUWANNEE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY as water MOVING IN THE Bus line management sued in director RIGHT DIRECTION By Misty A. Ward hazing death [email protected]

Although a resignation connection letter has not yet been is- By Jeffry Boatright sued, David Still, executive [email protected] director of the Suwan- A lawsuit was filed Monday against Fabulous nee River Coach Lines of Branford and one of its drivers in Water Man- connection with an apparent hazing death of a a g e m e n t Florida A & M University student and band District, told member, attorney Chris Chestnut of the Chestnut the Democ- Law Firm in Gainesville said. rat on Tues- David Still The lawsuit, filed by Robert and Pam Champi- day that his on, stems from the November death of their son last day will be May 1. By Misty A. Ward has made in the last six just as important, we did Robert Champion Jr. The 26-year-old had per- According to SRWMD [email protected] months according to ad- it last August and we are formed with FAMU’s Marching “100” band at officials his official resig- ministrator Gwendolyn already marching to- the Florida Classic in Orlando. He and other nation letter will be submit- aying down Pra. ward the spring and the band members had returned to the hotel they ted to the governing board debt, elimi- “We have set in mo- summer. Everybody that were staying at on one of nine Fabulous Coach at a later time. nating routes tion the things that calls here are asked if Lines chartered buses. It was sometime after that and charging should have been here they have eligibility on the hazing incident was said to have occurred. SEE STILL, PAGE 11A P all along,” she said. file.” Chestnut, who represents the parents of Cham- fares are just some of the changes the Suwannee “Fares, eligibility and City to Valley Transit Authority updating it every year is SEE SVTA, PAGE 2A SEE BUS, PAGE 2A appoint redistricting Charter Review Chamber of Commerce committee Committee’s By Jeffry Boatright hosts annual banquet [email protected] recommendations Slater named Citizen of the Year By Misty A. Ward During a Feb. 14 work- Musgrove named Trailblazer [email protected] shop of the Live Oak City accepted Council, City Clerk John Staff Members and guests filled the dining hall Gill addressed the issue of The Live Oak City Council voted at Camp Weed Thursday night, Nov. 9, for redistricting in the city. unanimously Feb. 14 to accept the Char- Suwannee County Chamber of Com- According to Gill, the ter Review Committee’s recommenda- merce’s annual banquet, where Monja last time the districts in the tions on revisions to the city’s charter Slater was named Citizen of the Year and city were reconfigured was and pass those recommendations on to Eric Musgrove was named Trailblazer of in 1983, as a result of a law- the city’s voters during the May 8 city the Year. election. “I was ecstatic, I was blown away,” SEE CITY, PAGE 2A Just over one year after the Charter Slater said. “It’s a great honor. I never ex- Review Committee was formed, the pected it. I just do what I do because I love committee’s proposed revisions to the our community.” Presidents’ day city charter was drafted by City Attor- Slater has been the advertising director for openings/closings ney Erny Sellers and presented to the the Suwannee Democrat for the last eight City Council during its regular meeting. years. She started two years prior to that as a Before the board voted on District 2 sales representative. Slater has been the sec- Councilman Bennie Thomas’s motion to retary for the Live Oak Kiwanis Club for the accept the proposed changes, discussion last five years. She received the Distin- ensued pertaining to the matter. guished Kiwanian service award for 2008- Live Oak Mayor Garth R. “Sonny” 09 and 2010-11, as well as the Live Oak Ki- Nobles Jr. voiced his dissatisfaction wanian of the Year in 2008-09.

SEE CHARTER, PAGE 12A SEE CHAMBER, PAGE 12A

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www.suwanneedemocrat.com PAGE 2A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 ON THE FLIP SIDE HOW TO REACH US MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Continued From Page 1A going to run our agency on to do it. They’ve been stub- SVTA added 550 undupli- we have taken care of our Switchboard, 386-362-1734 the budget.” born. But if they have qual- cated riders to their data- deferred maintenance in Fax, 386-364-5578 One of the big problems Anyone that receives ified Medicaid, then we base. This year the Authori- the building,” Pra said. Email, [email protected] the agency was dealing rides from the SVTA is have to provide the ser- ty has 8,500 different riders The phone system should Mail, P. O. B ox 3 7 0 with in August when Pra now paying a fare for the vice,” Pra said. that they provide service be in place by the end of Live Oak, FL 32064 took the reins was its ac- trip, unless they are on a In August, the agency for, Pra said. February, Pra said. She said Office, 211 Howard Street East crual of debt from provid- qualified Medicaid plan, in had at least 21 trip vendors, “We had no control over that the new software sys- I Publisher, ing continuous services to which case Medicaid pays or private companies that who was riding and who tem should be in place by Myra Regan, ext. 122 people in the community the agency a set amount of provided rides for people, wasn’t. We switched the this summer. that were not funded. money. In the past, if a rid- in addition to the service day that I got here,” Pra On the horizon for Pra is “We essentially changed er did not have the fare, provided by SVTA. Pra said said. “Every rider who developing routes for the CONTACT US WITH everything. We saw an they were still allowed to it got to the point where the wants a trip has to call here general public to use. agency that grew way out ride the transit. riders were calling the trip and then we dispense the SVTA has been focused on YOUR COMMENTS of the scope of the staff that “We held pretty tough on vendors instead of the Au- trip to the trip vendor, if it human services for Medic- If you have any questions or it had. We had a lot of debt the fares,” said Pra. thority, so it was difficult to is not one that we can pro- aid and persons with dis- concerns, call us at 386-362-1734 here,” said Pra. “We have SVTA now brings in know who was getting vide. The more people we abilities, but Pra said it has or visit our Web site at paid down the debt sub- $8,000 to $10,000 each rides. This led to condens- transport here at our mostly been focused on www.suwanneedemocrat.com stantially, and we’re work- month from fares, Pra said. ing down to nine approved agency saves us money.” economic status which is ing with the counties to “The riders have been trip vendors. All callers are Every rider has eligibili- going to change. make sure that it gets paid great. Some of them still required to call the SVTA to ty paperwork on file that is “For the past six months NEWSROOM all the way down. We are believe it is not their place schedule appointments. The now updated annually. His- we’ve been putting in a torically, the eligibility plan for a transportation I Editor, forms have been through system that more closely Jeff Waters, ext. 131 paper and had up to eight addresses needs of the av- I Reporter, City to appoint redistricting committee pages, Pra said. SVTA is erage person as well as Misty Ward, ext. 130 I Reporter, Continued From Page 1A should not exceed a 10 ficially embark on the re- working on becoming pa- keeping our obligation up Joyce Marie Taylor, ext. 134 percent increase or de- districting process until perless with a new auto- for persons who are eco- I Reporter, suit. At that time, a new crease. January of 2013, officials mated system, which Pra nomically deprived, per- Jeffry Boatright, ext. 132 district was added to ac- In Districts 1, 2, 4 and think it would benefit the said will be more efficient. sons who have Medicaid, commodate minority resi- 5, the number of residents city to have a committee “We have reorganized persons who don’t have a dents, Gill said. has substantially in- look into redistricting op- and upgraded with our new car, et cetera,” Pra said. After comparing the creased. Those respective tions in advance. computer system and new For more information on ADVERTISING number of residents from numbers are 366, 260 and One of the main con- phone system. Between the SVTA or to schedule a ride, each district in 1983 to the 123. However, the number cerns that Gill pointed out computers and the phones please call 386-362-5332. I Advertising Manager, number of residents in of residents in District 2 during the discussion of Monja Slater, ext. 105 each district from the has decreased by 477 and redistricting is to avoid I Sr. Advertising Representative, 2010 Federal Census, it district three has seen a re- gerrymandering and en- Bill Regan, ext. 160 has been determined that duction of 288 residents. sure the district lines are I Advertising Representative, the number of residents in According to Suwannee smooth. Bus line sued in hazing Brenda Demarais, ext. 109 each of the districts have County Supervisor of The consensus of the I Advertising Representative, either increased or de- Elections Glenda council was to form a Jennifer Hutchins, ext. 141 creased considerably. Williams, redistricting can committee of 10 citizen I Classified/Legal, death connection According to Gill, the only be done during odd volunteers, comprised of Louise Sheddan, ext. 102 numbers are to be looked numbered years. Although two registered voters from Continued From Page 1A ments. I Telesales Ad Representative, at every 10 years and the city doesn’t plan to of- each city district. According to Land, there Virginia Milam, ext. 103 pion Jr., said the lawsuit were 11 staff members of was filed, but did not re- Fabulous Coach Lines on veal the amount of dam- the premises at the time of Arrest Record ages the Champions are the incident and they re- CIRCULATION Editor’s note: The tural Law Enforcement per wfw: SCSO-C.Smith seeking. The lawsuit also sponded quickly when they I Circulation Suwannee Democrat prints P & P-Probation and Pa- February 15, Miguel names Ray Land Produc- were notified that there was Service Hours, M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. the entire arrest record each role Ramos, 47, 12344 Cr 49, tions as a defendant in the a problem. Subscription Rates, week. If your name appears USMS-US Marshals Ser- Live Oak, FL, burglary lawsuit. Chestnut commented In-county, $33 Out-of-county, $48 here and you are later found vice theft, criminal mischief: The lawsuit contends during a Jan. 10 press re- not guilty or the charges are ATF-Department of Alco- LOPD- C.Kinsey that the driver, Wendy Mil- lease that FAMU has a his- dropped, we will be happy hol, Tobacco and Firearms February 15, Shontovia lette, was “standing guard tory of hazing in its band, to make note of this in the DOC-Department of Cor- Andrea Neil, 34, 415 Se at the door of the bus to but the Champions had no newspaper when judicial rections 14th St, Gainesville, FL, monitor ingress and egress idea the school was doing proof is presented to us by writ of bodily attachment: to Bus C.” The lawsuit any hazing at this time. Suwannee you or the authorities. February 14, Jennifer SCSO-T. Lee stated that Champion Jr. According to the medical The following abbrevia- Ann Goldstein, 35, 10388 February 15, Tamala appeared at the bus door examiner, Champion’s tions are used below: 198th Terr, O’Brien, FL, Lashelle Garza, 40, 827 and began vomiting in the death was ruled a homicide Democrat parking lot. although no arrests have SCSO-Suwannee County battery (dom viol): SCSO- Howard St #69, Live Oak, Sheriff’s Office J.Zimmerman FL, vop o/c poss of cocaine: “Defendant Millette, been made yet. An autopsy LOPD-Live Oak Police February 14, Teisha Rene SCSO-K. Osborn upon seeing the injured of Champion revealed that Department Bannister, 30, 684 S.E. Nas- decedent, ignored the ap- he suffered heavy bleeding parent health risks of in tissue under his skin and FDLE-Florida Depart- sau Street, Lake City, FL, LOTTERY RESULTS Serving Suwannee County Since 1884 ment of Law Enforcement poss oxycodone w/i sell or (Champion) vomiting,” the over his muscle in his back, FHP-Florida Highway deliver, sale or deliver oxy- Florida lawsuit stated. upper chest and upper arm. CASH 3 PLAY 4 The lawsuit also stated Champion also had bruis- Patrol codone: SCSO-A.Loston 2/16/12....6,7,5 2/16/12 . .9,4,1,3 The Suwannee Democrat, published FWC-Florida Wildlife February 14, Saione Ter- that Millette advised ing on his chest, abrasions Wednesday and Friday. FANTASY 5 Champion “that he would below his waist, vomit in Commission rance Williams, 30, 916 2/15/12...... 3,9,26,29,31 Periodicals postage paid at DOT-Department of Broome St, Live Oak, FL, MEGA MONEY . . 6,9,17,36,MB20 be alright as she forced him his lung, crushed fat tissue Live Oak, FL 32064. Business located LOTTO. . . . . 29,37,38,39,42,44,x2 back on the bus.” and a temperature of 102 Transportation vop o/c battery (dom viol, POWERBALL . . . . 11,12,32,52,56 at 211 Howard Street East, Live Oak, Fabulous Coach Lines degrees at the time at- FL. Publication number 530180. OALE-Office of Agricul- cash only, 1st app pd appt ...... PB11 President Ray Land stated tempts were made to revive during a January interview him. “POSTMASTER: that the employees of Fab- “We don’t know who ex- Send address changes to Suwannee The Decker Law Firm Democrat, PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL ulous that were on scene actly did what to Robert,” 32064.” Annual subscription rate is Attorneys at Law were helping students re- Chestnut stated during the $33 in county, $48 out of county and Rose M. Decker, Jr Anthony W. Chauncey trieve their instruments off Jan. 10 press release. $48 out of state. Subscribe online at the bus. Land said some- During that press release, www.suwanneedemocrat.com. Andrew J. Decker, III Andrew J. Decker, IV times the process of return- Robert Champion, Sr. coming equipment to the band mented that he and his wife OFFICE HOURS • Criminal Defense • Foreclosures • Bankruptcy Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Family Law • Business Formation members could take up to just wanted to give their 320 White Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064 • Real Property • Wills, Estates, Guardianships, an hour. Land said the haz- son a better chance in life. & Commercial Litigation and Probate ing incident occurred dur- Representatives from Letters, comments and opinions on ing the time coach employ- Fabulous Coach Lines •Personal Injury 717781arv the Viewpoint & Opinions page are ees assisted band members were not available for com- not necessarily those of the management/ownership of the in retrieving their instrument. Suwannee Democrat.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters may be mailed, faxed or Burch emailed to our office. All letters are read. Not all letters are published. Letters may be edited to fit available space. The editor should not alter the speaks writer’s point of view. Well written letters require less editing. Keep it to the point, an ideal range is 150 to 200 words. Please include your at Lions name, address and day and evening phone numbers for verification. Letters MUST be signed. Letters to the editor can be limited to one Club letter per quarter per individual. An interesting and informative program was delivered at the Feb. 14 Live Oak Lions Club noontime meeting by David Burch, director of the Copeland Community RANT & RAVE HOTLINE Center. The subject revolved around the positive ben- Here's your chance to tell everyone what you efits physical activity with healthy eating habits have think! Callers may dial 208-8314 and leave a toward improving bone and cardio health. The message to express their thoughts, good or Copeland Community Center is located at the Advent bad, 24/7 about issues and politics, but not about private individuals or businesses.If you Christian Village. Mr. Burch has been developing and prefer, you may email your comments to managing physical exercise activities for members for [email protected]. Your name is not several years and related to the group some of the required, but you must many instances he has seen in which exercise and nu- adhere to no more than # 721137jrv 200 words. trition improved people’s lives physically and mentally for both young and adults. - Photo: Homer Scroggin SuwanneeCounty Part of “The Original Florida” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 3A Cooking the Wooley Bully way By Jeffry Boatright Damon Wooley, who has something fun,” Wooley According to Damon, the cue Network (MBN) com- and girls varsity golf coach, [email protected] always been energetic and said. rest is history. The team has petition in 2011 and won has become very involved competitive, took that ener- Wooley Bully BBQ Mafia now captured three Grand first place in whole hog and with the FBA. He was re- Wooley Bully BBQ Mafia gy and competitiveness to a consists of Damon and his Championships with the sauce. cently appointed as one of might sound a little intimi- higher level after watching a father, Johnny, both Suwan- Florida Bar-B-Que Associa- Although the competi- three to serve on the FBA dating, but they are a force television show about bar- nee County residents. The tion (FBA), including the tion, the smell of barbecue, Board of Directors. He is to be reckoned with in barbecue competition. team entered their first com- 2011 Georgia State Champi- and quality family time have also the organizer of the becue events. However, “We entered our first petition, the FBA Backyard onship. drawn Damon and Johnny Smokin’ On the Suwannee their passion is as pure and competition because we saw at the Triple Crown, in De- While competing in bar- Wooley into the world of BBQ Festival at the family oriented as baseball a show on television about it cember of 2008, and won becue events is something barbecue competition, they SOSMP. For anyone who and apple pie. and thought it looked like the show. the Wooley men enjoy and have found a genuine appre- has never attended this do rather well at, the pastime ciation and admiration of event, they can find a family activity allows them to enjoy their fellow competitors. friendly atmosphere, an We’re still sweet on you doing things together as a “Most barbecue teams are abundance of dynamic bar- During 2012 the Suwannee Democrat is your subscription. Our regular price of $33 family. The desire to be the some of the best people you becue and see the level of having a homecoming of sorts. We’re wel- will be $28 and we’ll give you 5 weeks best in producing awesome will ever meet,” Damon ex- intensity in a barbecue com- coming back old friends and readers who free. That's 114 issues of your hometown barbecue has trickled down plained. “We've met some petition. That event is have been away. And, we’re also going to newspaper for less than 25¢ an issue . . . into the third generation. Da- lifelong friends since we scheduled for July 27-28. hold our currents readers close to our what a sweet deal! mon and wife Ashlee’s sev- started competing.” According to Damon, the hearts too. How? Well, once each month And to continue the homecoming theme, en-year-old son, Jake, who Along with meeting great team continuously seeks throughout 2012 we will have a special this August following the primary election, has actively competed and people, the family has en- new ways to adapt flavor discount promotion when our life’s work, the Suwannee Democrat cordially invites won several awards in the joyed competing in amazing and keep up with change. In the Suwannee Democrat will be everyone to our office for election Kid’s Q competitions, Da- competitions and visiting such a competitive environ- offered to former readers, new results. Just like the old days mon said. unique places. ment, they can never be- readers and yes, even current when the Democrat put up a The BBQ Mafia has com- One of the most exciting come complacent and must subscribers at a reduced rate. chalkboard on the side of the peted against some of the venues Wooley Bully BBQ always strive for perfection. February’s special offer is called building and kept track of the most noted barbecue masters Mafia has competed in is the “We have one simple goal “We’re Still Sweet On You.” . . . precinct results. This time it will be a in the nation over the past American Royal in Kansas this year,” Damon said. don’t you just love it. The week of Feb. little more high tech, but we hope to see four years, including 11 time City. “That is to simply cook the 20-24, new or renewing readers will re- all our friends and readers. Hot dogs and National Champion Myron “We were able to see very best barbecue we pos- ceive a $5 discount and 5 free weeks when cokes will be available and special adver- Mixon. During this short some great scenery and sibly can at each contest we they purchase a one-year in-county sub- tising and subscription offers will be pro- time, they have enjoyed nu- meet a lot of nice folks,” enter this year.” scription to the Suwannee Democrat. moted. And a big prize of a homecoming merous honors and have Damon commented. It was Damon believes that That’s just the beginning of the fun . . . dinner for 25 will go to one lucky monthly placed well in every contest truly a once in a lifetime op- everyone should want to now, let’s talk food. Each new or renewing winner to be awarded in August. Join us as they have entered. portunity.” win every contest they enter, subscriber will be placed into a drawing we celebrate our readers. In 2011 alone, Damon and Although they still con- but acknowledges the level for a dinner for two. If you drop by our of- Homecoming helps us to reunite with Johnny have racked up six sider barbecue competition of competition out there is fice to subscribe, you can pick a heart and our past and the most nostalgic moments first place awards in various a hobby, the Wooley’s invest so compelling that it some- see what other special token of our esteem of life. Let us reunite you with Suwannee categories and four second quite a bit of time and mon- times takes a little good for- you get. It could be candy, it could be a gift County. . . .the Suwannee Democrat, your place awards. In addition, ey in these events. The aver- tune. card or it could be another percentage off connection to the past, present and future. they were named the Re- age contest costs around “Even if you do the same serve Grand Champion $600 ($250-$350) entry fee, thing every time, there are Team in the Georgia/Florida meat, supplies, travel. A always variables involved,”

Tailgate BBQ Cookoff and competition barbecue for Damon explained. North Florida Focus Must-See Grand Champion Team in the BBQ Mafia includes This year promises to be a Featuring the Smoke on the Water con- enough meat to feed more challenging year for Wooley • 4 pages of full test. than 100 people. A cooking Bully BBQ Mafia. They Features Among the categories in typically includes 20 chick- plan to enter the Sam’s Club color syndicated the FBA contests that Woo- en thighs, 20 wings, six National BBQ Tour and Next Wednesday ley Bully BBQ Mafia com- slabs of St. Louis ribs, four their local qualifier will be comics pete are chicken, ribs, pork pork butts and one or two March 3, in Ocala. If they • Crossword puzzle and brisket. CAB Choice or Wagyu place in the top six overall, “We currently hold the briskets. they will advance to the Re- • TV LISTINGS only perfect score of 200 in “We usually have quite a gional, and hopefully then FBA history in the brisket bit of meat left over,” Da- to the National Champi- Appearing in category,” Damon proudly mon stated. “I have been onship. stated. looking for a meat sponsor While the name Wooley Suwannee According to Damon, the willing to pay for the meat Bully BBQ Mafia does Democrat team finished the 2011 sea- and we will return the sound a little intimidating, it son eighth overall in the cooked product back to also has a motivating ring FBA with only 10 contest them. that will encourage even the entries. They also entered Damon, a Suwannee novice to fire up the back- their first Memphis Barbe- High School health teacher yard grill.

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By Drew Land from Saturday to Saturday, and encom- passes Feb. 22, Washington’s birthday. FFA officers Drew Land, Ben Glass, FFA and agricultural education provide Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright, Caleb Land, Ter- a strong foundation for the youth of Amer- rah Henderson and Denver Cameron, re- ica and the future of the food, fiber and cently visited Mayor Sonny Nobles and natural resource systems. obtained his signature of proclamation. FFA has been promoting premier lead- This proclamation officially names the ership, personal growth and career suc- week of Feb. 18-25, 2012 as National FFA cess for members since 1928. The Suwan- Week. nee High School junior and senior chap- The week of George Washington’s ters are led by advisors Travis Tuten and birthday was designated as National FFA Adrienne Boyette. The Suwannee Middle Week in 1947, at a National FFA Board of School chapter is led by advisor Anne Directors meeting. FFA Week always runs Etcher.

Officers of the Suwannee High School Chapter with Mayor Nobles and advisor Travis Tuten.

Caleb Land (from left), SHS Jr. Chapter President; Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright, SHS Sr. Chap- ter Vice-President; Ben Glass, SHS Sr. Chapter President; Mayor Garth R. “Sonny” Nobles; accepting the proclamation is Drew Land, District III Secretary; Terrah Henderson, SMS President; Denver Cameron, SMS Vice-President and Travis Tuten, SHS advisor. Thank you

The McQuay Family port, their words of comfort wishes, their donations and wants to thank everyone and encouragement, their attendance at the benefit for their prayers and sup- kind thoughts and well service. We want to send a President and Vice-President of the Suwannee Middle School Chapter with Mayor Nobles. special thank you to Pastor Courtesy photos Alex Fountain and African SIMPLE FEDERAL Missionary Baptist Church TAX RETURN Family for him allowing (FEDERAL(FEDERAL FORMFORM 1040EZ)1040EZ) the Holy Spirit to use him Backyard Birds – See ‘Em and Feed ‘Em Call or visit us now. HURRY! and guide him in coordinat- Offer Expires ing the benefit service and The Suwannee River Regional Library Audubon Society. Ms. Thomas and Ms. hrblock.com Feb. 29, 2012 800-HRBLOCK (800-472-5625) just making everything a will be hosting a program on Backyard Mundy will be discussing how to identify complete success, we thank Birds- See ‘Em and Feed ‘Em on Saturday, and feed the birds in our backyards. We Molly Howard Franchisee everyone and we love Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. will also be able to make a pinecone bird Enrolled Agent everyone. The program will feature Valerie feeder to take home at the end of the pre- Wal-Mart Shopping Center The McQuay Family Thomas and Judee Mundy of Four Rivers sentation. 6826 Suwannee Plaza Ln NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS Live Oak, FL 32060 Tel 386.362.3757 Fax: 386.362.5108 Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center www.hrblock.com 719164dsv Type of federal return filed is based on taxpayer’s personal situation and IRS rules/regulations: is now offering Adult Basic Education Form 1040EZ is generally used by single/married taxpayers with taxable income under $100,000, no dependents, no itemized deductions and certain types of income (including wages, salaries, tip, taxable scholarships or fellowship grants, and unemployment compensation). Fees and GED Prep Classes at Wellborn apply with Earned Income Credit and for state returns. Taxpayer must meet IRS criteria to use Form 1040EZ. Available at participating U.S. locations. Offer expires February 29, 2012. Community Center on Monday evenings and at African Baptist Church on Thursday evenings.

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Trees store Premiums are often paid ousness of tree protection. ing part of a city or town’s energy/food, and therefore, on properties that contain 5. Consider approach- infrastructure, we must the more reserves a tree trees – especially mature ing city/county zoning take steps to ensure proper has the longer before you trees. Tree removal costs, boards to establish city or tree protection strategies. will begin to see decline. whether the tree dies or county-wide minimums for For more information on The first indication or blocks construction tree protection. preservation techniques signs that a tree is begin- progress, can include re- 6. Look at quality of during construction, con- Marion Knox ning to decline is tip die moval, disposal and addi- trees on site – co-dominant tact Katherine Allen 386- Jan. 30, 2012 Katherine K Allen back. This is where the tional landscaping costs. stems, age, diseases or in- 362-2771 at the UF/IFAS tree looks bushy and full of Additionally, attention jury, or crown issues. Suwannee Co. Extension arion Knox, By Katherine K Allen, leaves except for the ends needs to be paid to the sit- Some trees can withstand office located at 1302 11th beloved moth- UF/IFAS Suwannee Coun- of the branches which are ing of the building, the util- construction impacts better St SW next to the coliseum Mer, wife, sister ty Extension Director bare. ity placement and consid- than others [examples] in Live Oak. All programs and friend, passed away on To provide minimum eration to on-site storage of 7. Watch grading to and related activities spon- Jan. 30, 2012, at the age of Tree protection, whether compaction, a tree root materials and prevent drowning trees. sored for, or assisted by, 88 from completions after during commercial con- protection zone orTPZ, ingress/egress. Changing how the water the Institute of Food and hip surgery. struction or during the must be established. This pools on-site Agricultural Sciences are She was preceded in building of a new home, is an imaginary line ex- So what does someone 8. No grade changes. open to all persons with death by her husband can be accomplished, but tending from the furthest interested in tree protection Restrict stripping of topsoil non-discrimination with re- Howard Knox. only if attention is paid be- branches of the tree. The do? around trees or raising the spect to race, creed, color, She is survived by two fore the contract is signed roots extend out past the 1. Hire a certified ar- grade. As little as two religion, age, disability, daughters, Sylvia Prescott and throughout construc- drip line 3-4 times FUR- borist to identify trees with inches of soil (stripped or sex, or sexual orientation, and Candace Graham; two tion. THER! Many folks be- good structure that should added) can negatively im- marital status, national ori- sisters, Yvonne Turner and If you are truly interest- lieve that trees have a tap- be saved. pact the tree. gin, political opinions, or Ellen Mott; one brother ed in tree protection, then a root – like a carrot extend- 2. Establish penalties 9. Be realistic about affiliations. For persons Ralph Richardson; five quick tree biology lesson is ing into the soil. Although and put into contract the the location of service and with disabilities requiring grandchildren and 11 great important. Roots are by some trees have deep roots penalties for violations of utility lines. Consolidate special accommodations, grandchildren. far the most important part close to the trunk, most the tree protection zone, whenever possible. please contact our office at Marion was always in- of the tree to consider trees do not have taproots. tree damage or not in- 10. Minimize pavement least five working days pri- dustrious. When younger when evaluating a site for If you pushed over the tree stalling signage before around trees. Pavement re- or to the program so that she always collected dona- construction or when actu- you would notice a pan- clearing begins. Make stricts the supply of water proper consideration may tions for the Red Cross and ally building on a site. A cake-shaped area of roots them serious enough so and air to the root zones. be given to the request. Community Chest. Marion tree’s roots are essential extending out from the that the contractor will not Tree protection pro- Our phone number is 386- was a Blue Bird and Camp- for its survival. As a tree trunk. Interestingly, the breach the zone with con- grams are most effective 362-2771. For the hearing fire Girl leader. She ran a grows, roots need three roots are within the first 6- struction activities. when they are included at impaired, please contact swim school and taught all things to live; oxygen, wa- 12 inches of soil. Very 3. Ensure more sturdy the earliest design phases the Florida Relay Service the neighbor kids how to ter, and nutrients (food). small diameter roots, fencing (do not allow sim- of a project. Trees add at 1-800-955-8771. swim. She and her hus- To protect the roots, lim- called feeder roots, are the ple tape – band, Howard, built a sail it compaction. Com- primary roots that absorb people won’t boat, making it their home. paction squeezes the space most of the water and nu- know if they They sailed the Pacific and between the soil particles, trients. The remaining cross the bar- Caribbean waters for 15 eliminating oxygen and roots anchor and support rier) and es- years and made many dear (water flow) which essen- the tree in the soil. In ad- tablishes a friends. After retiring from tially can suffocate the dition to smothering from clearer mes- the sea she spent her time gardening and volunteering for the Swanee County, Florida animal shelter. Af- ter Howard died, she moved to Kamas Utah to be near her daughter Sylvia. She always missed the warm weather of Flori- da. In Kamas she gardened and made many beautiful items for the church hu- manitarian projects. She will always be missed and loved. On-line condolences can be made at crandallfhe- vanston.com. Roots can extend up to three times the dripline of the tree. DEATH

NOTICE Most roots are within the first foot of soil.

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725923cpv Viewpoints/Opinions Suwannee Democrat Rant& Rave back at home already), but again, don't make me feel re- Want to vent? Our sponsible while you are still allowing the farmers and dairies to continue to pull water from our precious little wa- hotline is open 24/7. ter supplies that are left because you continue to renew their pernits for the money. They are the main reason our aquifers, lakes and springs are low. Yes, we have not had MYRA C. REGAN JEFF WATERS Callers to 386-208-8314 may express their thoughts, that much rainfall, but the aquifers started going low and Publisher Editor good or bad, 24/7, about community issues and politics. our lakes drying up long before the rainfall stopped com- Members of the Suwannee Democrat editorial Private individuals or businesses are excluded from coming. Tiger Lake has been almost dry for many, many years. board are Myra C. Regan, publisher, and Jeff ments and will not be published. If you prefer, you may Even during the last flooding of the river. And I could add Waters, editor. Our View is formed by that board. email your comments to [email protected]. Or, many more. Suwannee Countians, let's pressure the SR- simply visit our website at www.suwanneedemocrat.com, WMD to STOP allowing all our water to be sold!! click on the Rant & Rave tab on the left and submit your I I I Editorial objectives thoughts there. You don’t have to give your name. Phone On 2/6/12, DMV Live Oak, I stepped off the curb, tripped for 2012 submissions must be no more than one minute long, or ex- and fell on my back. Again, a heartfelt thank you to the ceed 200 words. The same word count holds true for writ- young man (white truck) and the woman (waiting with her 1. Install a county manager ten submissions, such as email messages. Anything over daughter outside)for their quick response in helping me up 2. Update our LDRs and comp. plan to will be discarded. If the constraints are not enough, write and talking with me til I was ready to continue. I appreciate better protect resources and plan for growth a letter to the editor (guidelines for letters appear below). your kindness! 3. Multidisciplinary study to look at our I I I I I I diminishing water supply i do not feel that it is fair for teachers to punish well be- Well, it appears the state's Water Management Districts 4. Continue progress on Perimeter Road haved children when one is miss behaving. the teachers take are trying to pull the wool over our eyes again. The now 5. Reduce duplication of effort by city/county the puppy pals away from the class for one kid being bad . state-wide implementation of the Florida Water Starsm ini- offices and agencies how is it fair for the good kids being kept from going out- tiative is simply an attempt to divert the real issues that are side . the school needs to find a better way to punish the causing the water shortage and their lack of initiatives misbehaving children so the well behave children can still which would/could restore our springs. have there outside time I I I I I I My job requires me to work with several Chambers of A red light? In a school zone? pfft... That will never work. Commerce. The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce OUR VIEW Idiots cannot seem to drop off their kids unless there is a stands high above them all. They do a tremendous amount Suwannee Democrat cop directing traffic. Actually what needs to happen is just to promote local business and are an asset to our communi- rearrange the way the drop off works. Let only the school ty. Susan is one of the nicest people I've ever met and has buses use the front entrance and send all the car riders in the always been extremely helpful and informative. back way. No traffic, No congestion, No worries. But...That I I I All thumbs just makes too much sense, and I am not real sure the ma- I would like to commend Don Quincey, Chairman of the jority of the mindless drones could find it. Suwannee River Water Management District Board and all edition I I I of the members of the Board for looking out for the people Here's a suggestion for ending the bottleneck-effect of this region and our resources. You have made some tough Fain Skinner heads nightmare that culminates at the intersection of US 129 and decisions, but you are on the right track. Keep up the good to Daytona US 90. If the US 129 north and southbound left lanes were work! It’s not often we have one of BOTH FOR TURNING AND GOING STRAIGHT, traffic I I I our own making a name for would flow more smoothly. DOT could accomplish this I just finished reading the Suwannee Democrat that was himself in the world of stock simply by allowing only US 129 north or southbound traf- delivered today, Feb. 15th. I was at once saddened then an- car racing. That’s what Fain Skinner is doing fic to go at a time. Or they could allow north and south- gered by the death of 23 year-old Brian Adams from Bran- and we sure are proud of him. We’ve fol- bound traffic to go simultaneously and require that those in ford. His death was caused by two individuals who were not lowed Fain for a while now and if there’s left lanes who wish to turn yield to oncoming traffic. It is concerned in the least that they had just taken an innocent one thing we’ve learned, it’s that dreams do ridiculous the way US 129 north and southbound right lanes life. That prompted me to read the arrest record and found come true. Read Fain's story on page 11A of get backed up and the left lanes sit empty. This proposal that there were five arrests having to do with suspended, in- today's edition. would help to utilize ALL FOUR LANES. How about the valid, or expired driver's licenses. There must be a way to We can’t predict what will happen on the powers that be take a look into whether or not this could be track citizens who do not have valid driver's licenses and racetrack in Daytona Saturday, but we do a viable solution? keep them off the roads. I know the Deputies are busy sit- know that no matter what, we’ll still be I I I ting by the side of the roads talking to each other, so, obvi- proud of you Fain. Is this the mayor that said the job didn't pay enough & ously, they can't be bothered to watch traffic. I stand at the that he didn't want to put in any additional time to do the job school bus stop every morning and evening in O'Brien and Foreclosure notices on clerk about a year ago? After 36 yrs. of "public service" , the re- see the speeders who pass on highway 129. They go so fast, of court websites struck tirement benefits should be far better than most folks get. it's impossible to get the license numbers, or I certainly down by House All this carrying on in both the city & county goverment would. There has to be a way to stop this senseless killing This legislation would have makes you wonder if it's a case of rats on a sinking ship. of our citizens by those who think they don't have to obey replaced posting foreclosure I I I the laws that everyone else does. Does anyone have the an- notices in newspapers with posting them on While the offer of the live oak trees is generous & they swer? clerk of court websites. We are glad the should be cherished, there's a lot more to it. It will cost a A concerned citizen. House bill was voted down recently by the considerable amount in labor, watering, and machinery to I I I House Civil Justice Subcommittee. We’re transplant them. This is a massive undertaking and they To the SRWMD: You don't have to predict the ground- sure HB 149 had good intentions, but we have little chance of survival. They simply don't transplant water might be short in 20-years as you stated in Wednes- want what’s fair and that is easily accessed well, especially at that size & age. Consult an expert before day's Suwannee Democrat, page 5A; the groundwater is public notices. Not everyone has access to commiting to a project of this scope please! 'short' now, and has been ever since our springs have run the Internet and some people can’t get to a I I I dry. The immediate question is, "When is the SRWMD go- computer, such as at the library, that is Inter- TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGE- ing to take corrective actions?" net ready. Most newspapers already post MENT DISTRICT: I I I their legal notices on their own websites and While I am very aware that water is necessary to the Why does our Legislators feel they need to limit the num- on the Florida Press Association website at farming industry, in fact it is necessary to every aspect of ber of liquor licenses within Suwannee County? Where is www.flpress.com/services/public-notices. life as we know it. Until our aquifers are refilled, don't try the 'free market' and competition? Why can't people open The Suwannee Democrat does both. to blame me and make me cut down on my home use water and run ANY legitimate business without the holier-than- The Senate’s companion bill, SB 230, still supply of bathing, washing dishes or watering my lawn thou-government-knows-best Legislators getting in- remains in the Senate Judiciary Committee. (which I do not water my lawn purposely and I am cutting volved?????

Be careful of what you say Social media sites have been a great avenue for public debate and a good forum for staying ONLINE OPPORTUNITY current. However, just because you think you Poll Results (2-10-12) should post something for all to read, it may QUESTION OF not be appropriate. Be mindful of those that Do you think are likely to read comments, especially those THE WEEK who are the most vulnerable - oftentimes survivors and innocent family members. Do you trust elected officials sugar is: It can happen to us all A toxic substance? -- 14% It’s a political year and if you to make decisions for you? An addictive substance? -- 35% don’t know that, then you either don’t read a newspaper, don’t Of course. Depends on the issue. Sweet goodness? -- 51% watch television, don’t social- Absolutely not. ize or you live on another planet. The mud slinging has begun and, while we are not This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. www.suwanneedemocrat.com shocked by this, we want to take this moment to say that a candidate for a local political office who defaulted on a loan and faced a foreclosure does not make that person any Please address letters to: Letters to BIBLE VERSE less of a viable candidate. the editor, Suwannee Democrat, Hundreds if not thousands of homeowners PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL 32064. “[More on Love and Hatred] For this is the here in Suwannee County alone have faced Please include your full name, address and the same burden. daytime phone number. We ask this so message you heard from the beginning: We Let’s move on. we can verify your letter and discuss any questions about it with you. should love one another.” 1 John 3:11 NIV FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 7A A Honor Roll – 4th Grade A Honor Roll – 5th Grade 2nd 9 weeks 2011-2012 2nd 9 Weeks 2011-2012 ALVAREZ, YIMMY GRIFFIN, HUNTER LYRAS, NICHOLAS BONDS, CARLY HOWLE, CHARLES VILLALOBO, EDITH ANDERSON, CARSON HODGE, ARIEL MCGEE, MOLLLIE BONDS, LANDON BO JARAMILLO, BRIANA REDISH, DAVID BECKWITH, DAVON HUMPHREY, TEGAN MEYER, RYLEA BURCH, BAYLOR JOHNSON, CODY SANDERS, CAYDEN CHAUNCEY, RAGAN JOHNS, LINDSEY MOSELEY, CARROLL, JONES, JADE SIMPSON, CAMERON CLARK, JASMINE JONES, GARRETT JONATHAN BROOKLYNN LEAL, MARISLEY SOBAH, JAI'LEYA DIEGO, JC JONES, TYRA OWENS, DANIEL CRUZ, JANNETTE LEE, SARAH STEICHEN, KINLEY FIELDS, TIFFANY KELLEY, ABIGAIL ROYALS, TAYLOR DIXON, CHRISTIAN LETU, JACOB SULLIVAN, LOGAN FLOYD, KATELYN KING, BETHANY SCOTT, HANNAH EAKINS, WYATT MCINTOSH, JAKOB ULMER, BRANT JANEL KORPI, HAILEY THOMAS, CALEB ERNST, MELISSA MCLEOD, OWEN WILLIAMS, JOSEPH GOOKINS, MATTHEW LAMB, LILIAN VALIN, DAVID ESCO, JORDAN MEROLA, HUNTER WILLIAMSON, GRAY, HAYLEY LANE, TORI WATERS, RILYN FLETCHER, ALEXIS MEYER, BRIANNA TRENTON GARCIA, JUSTIN QUISPE, JUAN WILLIS, JAMES HENRY, ISAAC RAMIREZ- B Honor Roll – 4th Grade B Honor Roll – 5th Grade 2nd 9 Weeks 2011-2012 2nd 9 Weeks 2011-2012 ADAMS, MAKAYLA LAW, JACOB ROBINSON, ALVAREZ, EVELIO HAHN, ALYSSA QUITERIO, ALCORN, BLANTON LEAL, MERLIN MORGAN ANDERSON, DAJA HALL, CARSON BENJAMIN ARREGUIN, KAREN LONG, BRENT ROBINSON, REEGAN ANTHONY, A'SHONEE HANKERSON, RICE, KINSEY BAILEY, AUSTIN LUCAS, WILLOW RODRIGUEZ, PEDRO BELL, CATHERINE JAYLEN ROBINSON, ASHLEY BAKER, ANIYAH MABEY, BETHANY ROGERS, WILLIAM BENZING, OLIVIA HENRY, ANISSA ROBINSON, IVEY BAKER, JADA MARCUM, DUSTIN ROMULO, JOVANNI BORRELL, JULIAN HOLUB, JACOB ROBINSON, BAKER, KAYLEE MARTIN-ADRADE, SADLER, MACEY BROCK, BEVAN HORN, MARISSA VICTORIA BANKS, MARINA MARICELA SAMANO, JOEY BURNS, CHLOE JERNIGAN, LUKE RODRIGUEZ, EMELIA BOST, MADISON MARTIN-ALONSO, SAPP, ALEX BUTTS, KENDALL JONES, JAZMIN ROSS, HAYLEE BROWN, JEFFERY JESSICA SCHOTT, CONNER CHANEY, CHELSEY KELLEY, JAYDEN SASSO, COURTNEY BROWNING, ALEXIS MARTINEZ, JOSHUA SELPH, CHRISTIAN CLARK, JULIA KILBY, BRADON SILLMAN, DYLAN CAIN, DAISHA MAYS, BRIANNA SHEARER, MARIAH CORBIN, HAILEE KIRBY, NATHAN SOLDATOS, CANJAY, YVETTE MCBRIDE, ALYSSA SKINNER, HARLEY CRAIN, SPENCER LANIER, ALISSA NICHOLAS CASTILLO, MCCORMICK, SLATER, HADEN CREAMER, KOLBY LANIER, BRIANNA SOMMERS, GAVIN SAMANTHA KIRSTIN SLONE, AMBER CROFT, HAZEN LANIER, LEXIE SOTO-CHAVEZ, CRUZ, CYNTHIA MCKINLEY, CADE STAATS, DOUGLAS CRUZ-MARCELO, LOPER, TERRENCE KIMBERLY CRUZ, GABRIEL MCKIRE, MARY STARLING, JESSICA RICARDO LOVETT, STARLING, TYKERIA DENNIS, LINDSEY MCMANAWAY, STREETMAN, CUPP, MATTHEW SAMORIONNA STUCKEY, JAKE "J" DUARTE, STEPHANIE DYLAN MEGAN DALTON, ALEXIS MCBRIDE, JOSHUA THOMAS, ALLAN DUKES, AKOYA MEDINA, KAYLEE TAYLOR, DEAS, KELSEY MILLS, TAYLOR TRAN, DANNY EDWARDS, AUSTIN MILLER, JORDAN MACKENZIE DUNLAP, OLIVIA MORRILL, WYATT TYRE, MADISON ELLIOTT, ADDISON MILLS, JUHKYRIA TAYLOR, TYREE EASTON, DEANNA OGLE, LINDSEY WADFORD, TRETT FLORES, MARIAH MORGAN, JERNEY THOMAS, ZACHARY EHEMANN, CHASE O'STEEN, CY WATERS, HANNAH FREEMAN, TYRECE O'BRIANT, LIAM VENCES, NANCY FLEMING, SHAYLAH OVERN, ALEXIS WEATHERLY, GAYLORD, OTTERBINE, VENCES, SILVERIO FREIHOFER, LANE OWENS, JORDAN MICHAYLA CHRISTOPHER KAITLYN WARD, DALTON FUTCH, MATTHEW PARLATO, WEST, AARYN GIBSON, JOSEPH PAGET, PIPER WEESE, ANNA GAMBLE, LANCE COURTNEY WILLIAMS, SYDNEY GONZALEZ, PEREZ, VICTOR WHEELER, DALEIS GANDIANA, PFENDER, ROBERT LYNN AZUCENA PHILLIPS, JIMMY WILCOTT, MICHAEL PHILMORE, AFERIA WILLIAMS, TERRELL HALLMAN, BLAKE POPPELL, ANDREW KRISTOPHER GAYLORD, RAVEN PIPKIN, SAMUEL WOOLSEY, IAN HARRELL, ADIN PYLE, ASHLEY WILLIAMS, TERESA GONZALEZ, PLYMEL, COLSON WYNN, ABIGAIL HARRELL, BRYAN RAMIREZ, JOSHUA WILLIS, IAN MICHAEL POOLE, SYDNEY WYNN, SIDNEY HASCUE, ASHLEY REED, JEREMIAH ZIMMERMAN, GONZALEZ, RUBY POWELL, BRITTANIE YARBROUGH, HASTY, BRITTANY ROBERTS, ASHUNTI LARSON HAAS, KATIE PRESLEY, A'MONIE BRAYDEN HILYER, PEYTON HOGAN, CASEY HOWARD, KENYATTA HURST, CAMDYN ISIDRO, JOSAFAT IVEY, KENNETH JARAMILLO, ALIYAH KIRKLAND, RYAN KLEIN, ALIYAH KONKOL, BROOKE

Wellborn neighborhood watch

We meet the last Thursday of each month at the Blake Lowe Building on 4th. Avenue in Wellborn. We start with a social get together at 7:00 PM with a covered dish dinner and have a relaxed general discussion on the events in the community. Immediately following dinner we have an invited speaker to broaden our knowl- edge of what is hap- pening in our county. Each month we have a speaker that will be interesting and informative. Call Ruth Ford @ 386-963-5334 if you have any questions.

A S K D R . M A N T O O T H Your Prescriptions And Dry Mouth Q: What is a gumboil? A: A gumboil is just as nasty as it sounds: It's a painful, pus-filled swelling that erupts on your gum, usually a result of an infection - an abscess - stemming from tooth decay. An abscess is an infection around the root of a tooth in the gum or the jawbone. Pus begins to develop and accumulate. The pressure of the pus building up in a confined area can become quite painful. When the pus works its way to the surface of the gum, it causes the gumboil. Since the gumboil is generally a symptom of a serious infection, its appearance is cause to call a dentist immediately. Until you can see the dentist, you can rinse your mouth out with warm salt water to relieve irritation and to bring the boil to a head. Once the boil comes to a head, it may burst on its own and release its contents. The decay that can lead to a gumboil usually begins with a small spot of demineralized tooth enamel, destroyed by the acid from the interplay of bacteria and food. This is why brushing and flossing are so important in removing the plaque that hosts the bacteria. Regular visits to your dentist are crucial to maintaining good oral health and avoiding unpleasant developments like the eruption of a gumboil. Presented as a service to the community by H E R B E R T C . MANTOOTH, D.D.S., P.A. 602 Railroad Ave. 724628dsv Live Oak, FL 3 6 2 - 6 5 5 6 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 2 9 - 6 5 0 6 722345awV PAGE 8A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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725503cpv FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 9A RELIGION - Trying to go somewhere, I ended up nowhere PAGE 5B Branford News Serving southern Suwannee County, including Branford, O’Brien and McAlpin Branford man Saunders receives arrested for theft and certification of completion burglary By Jeffry Boatright [email protected]

A Branford man has been arrested on nine charges, ranging from criminal mischief to dealing in stolen property, according to records from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. Records show that David Allen Gatlin, 42, 264th St., Branford, was arrested on Feb. 13 by deputies from the SCSO in connection with recent burglaries in the Branford area.

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Lawrence guest speaker at school board lunch Branford Town Council member Ken Saunders, right, receives his certificate of completion from the Institute of Elected Munici- pal Officials, from Council President Charlie Daniel, at Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled council meeting at Town Hall. - Photo: Misty A. Ward

Branford Elementary kindergarten class celebrates 100 days of school

Betty Lawrence, director of libraries, reminisces about O’Brien High School, where she graduated, and shares her message about influences at the Suwanee County School District office on Tuesday. She was the guest speaker for the luncheon following the SCSD board morning workshop.

By Misty A. Ward [email protected] “I think that Betty Lawrence, director sometimes of libraries, spoke at the we just need Suwannee County School to bring District offices during a luncheon following the some good morning SCSD board old fashion workshop on Tuesday. values back Lawrence, who graduated from O’Brien High into place Kimberly Procko's class at BES celebrates 100 days of School. Procko wears her traditional 100 feather hat. School, in O’Brien, spoke and that’s about her memories of the for all of us. teachers that influenced her life. Lawrence is the first We are all African American woman raising to be the director of li- kids.” - braries in Suwannee Coun- Betty Lawrence, ty. director of “I remember all the libraries teachers that had an influence on my life. At O’Brien, every teacher was someone wanted me there just teacher of the year, ” or didn’t want me there,” Lawrence said. Lawrence said. She shared some history She reiterated that every- of the school and memories one has a different path that about her teachers, but her they take to get to their strongest message was that goals. Lawrence said she is of the responsibilities of a librarian by trade and educators. shared that it was her first “I never heard the word book report in the eighth babysitter. I never heard grade, on the book Up on teachers, if they talked, if Slavery by Booker T. they got frustrated, if they Washington, that influ- thought what am I doing enced her in the paths she here, they kept that away chose, as well as her teach- from us. I never witnessed ers throughout school. that. I didn’t have to bother “Sometimes I hear teach- Terra Drost presenting 100 stickers spelling her name. Keleigh Kerekes presenting 100 pennies. with my mind trying to wrap around whether SEE LAWRENCE, PAGE 10A SEE MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10A

Arrests ...... 2A Sports ...... 1B Church ...... 4B Suwannee Living ...... 4A HI 73 LO 59 Follow us on INDEX Obituaries ...... 5A Viewpoint ...... 6A PAGE 2B FACEBOOK PAGE 10A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Branford News Branford Elementary kindergarten class celebrates 100 days of school

Trysten Dicks in Kimberly Procko's BES kindergarten class Christian Funkhouser, celebrates 100 days of school in Kimberly Procko's holds his award for counting to 100. kindergarten class with 100 pieces of candy.

Michael Santoyo holds ten strings of 10 beads each, totaling 100 Colin Downing, of Kimberly Procko's kindergarten class, pre- beads. sents 100 acorns. Branford man arrested for theft and burglary Continued From Page 1A ued at $1,000. Records motors, farm implement According to records show the torch set was parts and various other from the SCSO, Gatlin According to the later recovered. metal products. Records has been charged with SCSO, Gatlin, along with Authorities say that show several trips were three counts of burglary Amber Pelley, of Kimberly Procko's kindergarten class, displays a co-defendant, made a Gatlin and his co-defen- made to the farm and the of a structure, three artwork made from 100 pieces of cereal. - Submitted Photos forced entry into a stor- dant also illegally en- items were taken to an counts of grand theft, two age building, causing tered a Branford area area salvage and recy- counts dealing in stolen around $300 in damages farm and stole metal cling business and sold property and one count of Branford and stole a torch set val- products that included for scrap. criminal mischief. Lawrence guest speaker Church at school board lunch Continued From Page 9A it, say ‘we’re not babysit- would she be if it weren’t you are not a babysitter, I Directory ters. You know, we can’t do for her teachers that never am not a babysitter, ers, and I understand. I hear it all,’” Lawrence said. gave up on her, or spoke of whether we like it or not Hatch Bend First Baptist Church librarians, and I understand She questioned where being a “babysitter.” we are all raising kids. Un- Apostolic Church Dan Main, Pastor Pastor Steve Boyd Church 935-1363 “Where would I be if til we come to that particu- Church 935-2806 Hm. 935-0125 someone decided that be- lar place, a lot of our kids Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday...... 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 10:15 a.m. “I Want To Go To Heaven” cause I wasn’t quite right will be lost. A lot of our 718447-F Youth Discipliship...... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Heaven is the inheritance for all God’s faithful that day in one area, where kids will fall through the Branford United Wed.-Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 p.m. would I be if they had giv- cracks. I think that some- Methodist Church 718454-F children. Peter said we have this reservation that can Lerbie Alligood not be corrupted [I Pet. 1:4]. Why go to Heaven? en up on me? Nobody told times we just need to bring 935-1653 Peace Baptist Church me that they were not some good old fashion val- Sunday S.B.C. 1) Because JESUS Will Be There! Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. babysitters. I guess I under- ues back into place and Church Service...... 10:45 a.m. John R. York The Bible described Jesus’ return in [1 Thess, 4:16-17] Wednesday 935-4681 • 7794 E. US Hwy 27 stand that now, but every that’s for all of us. We are Bible Study...... 5:30 p.m. Services Each Sunday Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Paul said we will be caught up in the air with Jesus 718449-F chance I get I am careful to all raising kids,” Lawrence Worship...... 11:00 a.m. and will live with him forever! We will see our Lord! Burlington Santa Fe Worship...... 7:00 p.m. let people know that while concluded. Wednesday Church of Christ Prayer & Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Enjoy our Lord! Be clothed in His presence! Yes, Evangelist Ken Campbell 719239-F forever!! 935-1532 Bible School...... 10:00 a.m. 2) Because Of The Joy There! Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. San Juan Catholic Mission Bible Hour...... 5:00 p.m. Reverand Sebastian George Imagine a world with no sickness, sorrow or pain. Worship Service...... 6:00 p.m. For information call CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Wed.-Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. 935-2632 No death or crying, medicine, hospitals or 718450-F Sunday Mass...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass...... 6:00 p.m. wheelchairs. John describes such a place [Rev. 21:4]. Living Springs 718465-F He said the “curse” (sin) will be gone [Rev. 22.3] Isa. for Family Worship Center B r a n f o r d Pastor Charles Istre 51:11 “They obtain joy and gladness; Sorrow and Church 935-1713 [email protected] sighing shall flee away.” Suwannee Housing Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. 3) Because I Want To JOIN With Others There! Authority Morning Service...... 10:30 a.m. Wed. Family Night & OPEN Youth In Heaven will be those who have done the will of is accepting Ministries Service...... 7:00 p.m. GOD [Matt. 7:21-23]. David spoke of doing the will Housing applications. Call 1-800-664-5197, EHO 718451-F of God in II Sam. 12:23. We can only enter through Equal Housing Opportunity Jesus Christ [John 14.6, Acts 4:12]. Don’t you want 719167jbV This space could be your church listing to go to Heaven? To place your classified ad or business, for more information call Ken Campbell, Evangelist Jennifer at 386-362-1734 722796gav here call 386-362-1734 717631-F 717776jbV FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 11A Fain Skinner Daytona bound By Jeffry Boatright “I have always dreamed family, fans and, of course, [email protected] of racing at Daytona since I sponsors. was a little kid sitting in the Skinner remains especial- Fain Skinner will return stands,” Skinner recalled. ly thankful for the contin- to the racetrack Saturday af- “Thanks to everyone that ued on and off track support ternoon, following stock car came on board I’m able to of CarportEmpire.com and racing’s offseason. Not only live that dream.” RimrockFlooring.com. will Skinner be back behind Skinner will be piloting With Skinner competing the wheel of a stock car do- the number 39 Ford in Daytona, opportunity ing what he loves so much, Fusion, which is fielded by will lend itself for his fami- he will be racing on the DGM Racing. CarportEm- ly to watch him demon- track that he has always pire.com, a division of strate his skills on the track. dreamed of competing at. Keen’s Portable Buildings, He will be joined by his Skinner is scheduled to will be the primary sponsor wife, Hannah, and their compete in the 2012 ARCA of Skinner’s car, which was twin sons, Cale and Cole, series Slick Mist 200. built in the Roush stables. along with Fain and Han- “I’m very excited about Other sponsors include nah’s parents. Kevin Keen (left) of Keen’s Portable Buildings and CarportEmpire.com is pictured with Fain the race,” Skinner said. “We RimrockFlooring.com, CS- The 26-year-old Skinner Skinner in front of the hotrod that Skinner will pilot in Saturday’s 2012 ARCA series Slick have a very competitive car Bdirect.com and American remains modest after a long Mist 200. - Photo: Jeffry Boatright and the very best horsepow- Steel Carports. string of racing accomplish- er under the hood. I know “This is the best equip- ments that began when he competed in four Nation- Homestead-Miami Speed- Skinner refused to allow an that we have a realistic shot ment I’ve had so far,” Skin- was only nine years old. In wide series races. His aver- way on Nov. 19. Although unfortunate incident to get at winning this race and I’m ner explained. 1999, he was named the age start in those four races he was off to a great start him down. Instead, he kept looking forward to putting The crew chief for the 39 WKA National Champion in was 36th and his average and had begun working his his poise and began plan- on a good show for all the Team will be Mario Gos- the World Karting Associa- finish was 30th. His career way up through the field, ning for the 2012 season sponsors.” selin, a past ARCA winner tion. He accumulated four best finish in the Nation- the 14 car of Eric McClure and his debut during This will be Skinner’s de- and proven champion. Florida Karting Association wide series came at Dover made contact with Skin- Speedweeks at the Daytona but race at the Daytona In- According to Skinner, the Championships and was International Speedway in ner’s number 39 Ford and International Speedway. ternational Speedway. It is a race car is even better than named the Florida-Georgia the One Main Financial his day ended early during Qualifying for the Slick track in which ARCA and the car he tested at Daytona Karting Champion before 200 on Oct. 1. Skinner fin- the beginning laps of the Mist 200 will take place NASCAR share extensive earlier. racing cars at the age of 15. ished 23rd after beginning race. Friday at 2 p.m. The race history. Skinner plays a vital role According to Skinner’s 31st in the race. That was “He didn’t mean to will be televised live on Since 1964, there have in the local family business, father, Ronnie, the transi- quite impressive, consider- wreck me,” Skinner com- Speed Channel Saturday at been many notables to win Skinner’s Paint and Body tion was natural for Fain. ing it was only his third Na- mented during an inter- 4:30 p.m. It will be an op- the Daytona ARCA race, in- Shop, but also enjoys pursu- As a late model stock car tionwide series start. view. “It’s part of racing, portunity for everyone to cluding Benny Parsons, ing his dream of stock car driver, Skinner found quick Skinner had especially but I really hate it for the see the Live Oak native do- Kyle Busch, Kyle Petty and racing. While competing at success. He won the FAS- looked forward to compet- sponsors.” ing what he loves to do. Mike Wallace. It is the very such an intense level, he is CAR Sunbelt Super Late ing in the Ford 300 at the Although disappointed, race in which Danica mindful of those who have Model Series Rookie of the Patrick made her debut in supported him in making Year in 2003. stock car racing in 2010 and that dream a reality. Such During the 2011 finished sixth. support comes from friends, NASCAR season, Skinner Still resigns as water management director Continued From Page 1A lowing his executive director post. He has been with SRWMD for 18 years “It has been a privilege to serve as exec- serving as the legislative liaison and as the utive director for the Suwannee district for director of resource management. Still the past four years,” Still stated in a press was appointed to executive director in release. February 2008. “Our district faces many challenges in At a meeting Tuesday of the SRWMD terms of protecting our water supply and Governing Board, it was learned that Still improving water quality, and we have an had spoken with individual board mem- outstanding, dedicated staff who I’m con- bers recently about his intentions to re- 725618jbV fident will carry our programs forward to sign, board member Dr. George Cole said. meet those challenges,” he added. At the meeting, the board discussed the When asked by the Democrat, on Tues- matter and ultimately voted 5-2 not to ask day afternoon if he would be giving a rea- Still to stay on as executive director. son for his departure, Still simply stated The governing board has not yet an- “no I’m not.” nounced its plans or process for filling the Still said he has no plans as of yet fol- executive director position. Suwannee County Public Housing The Housing Authority of the City of Live Oak is welcoming everyone to apply for Public Housing. If you fall below the maximum dollar amounts listed below you may be eligible for 1-4 bedroom HUD subsidized housing. If you would like to apply, please stop by our office at 406 Webb Drive, Live Oak, and fill out a pre-applicantion to see if you are eligible. We are under new management and looking for tenants to join our waiting list. All individuals are welcome to apply. If you have any questions feel free to call our office @ 386-362-2123. We look forward to seeing you. We are an Equal Housing Provider. 2012 Income Limits 2 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons $25,900 $29,600 $33,300 $36,950 $39,950 $42,900 $45,850 $48,800 724402lcv

725615RAV PAGE 12A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Chamber of Commerce hosts annual banquet Continued From Page 1A Musgrove is a seventh generation County historian and a published au- Suwannee County resident. He grad- thor of four books. Slater also heads up the annual uated from Suwannee High School “I was surprisingly shocked. I Suwannee County United Way auc- in 1996 and graduated from Faulkn- thought there were a lot more worthy tion and leads the Democrat team for er University with a major in history than me, but I am grateful for the Relay for Life. in 1997. Musgrove is a Suwannee honor,” Musgrove said.

Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer of the Year Eric Mus- grove, right, accepts his award from Camp Weed Executive Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, Monja Slater, with daughters Rita Mae Robinson, left, and Kasey Robinson. Director Joe Chamberlain. Photos: Tammy Johns Charter Review Out with the old and in with the new! Committee’s New TV and entertainment section coming next week recommendations Next week’s new and improved North tab size TV Spotlight on Friday and in is combined with great graphic design all come accepted Florida Focus section will include 4 full-col- what we in the biz call a broadsheet section. together to ensure our readers receive the or pages of syndicated comics, a crossword Those pages are 10 inches wide and 21.5 quality entertainment magazine they deserve. Continued From Page 1A puzzle and . . . drum roll please . . . TV list- inches tall, now included each Wednesday in Best of all it’s FREE and included in your ings. All to better serve our readers. the North Florida Focus section of the hometown newspaper, the Suwannee Democ- with the proposed An exciting addition is we’ll once again in- Suwannee Democrat. rat each and every week. changes citing that every clude sports listings and entertainment news. Our new TV grids, movie & sports lists, Extra, extra, read all about it, we’re glad to proposed amendment had And, it will be in a new format. Gone is the entertainment features, comics and games serve and we’re proud to shout it! to do with the mayor’s office. Nobles emphasized that such revisions would effectively disrupt the ac- countability of city government and checks and “Have you fallen out of love with your loose fitting dentures?” balances. “We can’t do away with oversight in govern- If this sounds like you or someone you know, then keep reading... New Patient Exam $49.99 ment today,” Nobles X-Rays $29.99 pleaded. “People demand Complimentary Cleaning more oversight in govern- So many people believe that once they get dentures, all of their dental ment.” with exam and X-ray Thomas emphasized problems will be over. This belief is actually far from the truth. in the absence of the council was not final- periodontal disease (ADA Codes: 0150,0210,DO330) izing the process. Some of the biggest problems with dentures is that they become loose over (ADA Code 1110, 1120) “We’re here to send it Expires Mar. 2, 2012 time. The reason for this is that the body begins to break down the bone in to the public to see what they want,” Thomas said. the mouth. So many denture wearers find themselves coming into the Councilman John Yulee dental office every 2-3 years for expensive denture relines. The other major Exchange Your voiced concern with problem is gagging. This is very serious and can be embarrassing. whether or not the com- Old Denture mittee was legally select- Receive $400 ed after Nobles pointed Whatever your problem may be, we do have a solution for you. It’s called Credit Toward a out that all the members Denture Stabilization and is achieved with Implants. Denture-retaining were not city residents. New “Lifelike” Denture Implants have been around for more than 20 years and have drastically Sellers addressed (ADA Codes: D5110, D5120) Yulee’s concern by telling improved the quality of life for so many patients. Expires Mar. 2, 2012 him that the committee was legally formed and If you are tired of poor-fitting dentures, and more importantly, you want to appointed by the council. “Fix My Smile at One Commissioner David stop your bone from shrinking, then come by and talk with us here at Smile Burch acknowledged his Designs by Dr. Charlotte Gerry, or visit us on the Web at Great Price!” concern. Introducing the One Price Smile “I think the process www.smiledesignsbydrcharlottegerry.com. We know that we can help you Makeover! improve your life immediately with Denture Implants. was done correctly,” “One Low Price” using the Burch said. “My concern highest quality lifelike materials is that we’re taking the available. voice of an elected offi- Does not include Ortho or Implants TESTIMONY: cial.” Expires Mar. 2, 2012 Burch added that there “If you want to feel happy and loved and receive good are additional areas in the service, see Dr. Charlotte Gerry and the staff at Smile Denture Plus city’s charter that are in Designs. Since being fitted for a full set of dentures need of cleaning up as with mini implants, I can now eat anything I want Implants well. and I have no complaints! Dr. Gerry and her staff are Upper and Lower In the end, the council just wonderful. They are all so sweet and treat their Denture with 4 mini voted 5-0 to accept the patients with such care. I could talk a long time about Charter Review Commit- implants $2500 tee’s recommendations how nice everyone is!” ! (ADA Codes: D5110, D5120, D6040) and present those changes — Allie Mae J. Expires Mar. 2, 2012 on a ballot. Each of the recommended changes will be voted on individu- ally, according to the Live How long after gold was discovered Oak City Council. in 1848 at Like Sutter’s us Mill on in Facebook for a chance California did it take the United Suwannee County Su- States to acquire to win the a State?$15,000 Smile Makeover. pervisor of Elections Glenda Williams stated that all registered city voters will be able to vote on the revisions to the charter during the May 8

724813JBV election. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 13A PRESIDENTS’ WEEK Presidents To Celebrate This Presidents’ Day

Once known as Washington’s Birthday, President’s Day is now a federal holiday significant role in the creation of the League of Nations, which served as a in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. The holiday precursor to the United Nations. dates back more than 100 years to 1880, when a federal holiday honoring George Washington, the U.S.’s first president, was implemented by an act of • John F. Kennedy: A t the time of his assassination in 1963, Kennedy had Congress. It was not until a century later, in the mid-1980s, that the day was served less than three full years in office. However, Kennedy’s iconic speeches modified to honor other great leaders and renamed as President’s Day. and affable personality continue to influence the American public, which This year, celebrate some of the more notable presidents in U.S. history with this routinely votes him as one of the country’s greatest presidents. Footage of easy guide. Kennedy’s assassination remains haunting to this day, and media historians often cite news coverage of the assassination as a seminal moment for television • George Washington: As commander in chief of the Continental Army, George news. Washington set the tone for a revolution that eventually ended in the American colonies winning their independence from Great Britain. Born into a wealthy Virginia family in 1732, Washington would become the first President of the United States in 1789, and office he held until 1797. Glenda • Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President of the United States, Lincoln would preside over the country during what was arguably its most tumultuous period. Upon 313 N. Ohio Avenue issuing his Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Williams Lincoln immediately freed more than 50,000 of the Live Oak, FL 32064 nation’s slaves and an additional 3 million as the Union Supervisor of Elections armies advanced. Along with James A. Garfield, P - 386-364-2886 William McKinley and John F. Kennedy, Lincoln is one Suwannee County of four U.S. presidents to has been assassinated while F - 386-364-3592

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Did You Know? Each February, schools, banks and even many offices close for a holiday that technically doesn’t even exist. Though the third Monday of every February is widely known as President’s Day, the official name of the holiday is Washington’s Birthday, so named after the first president of the United States, George Washington, whose birthday fell on February 22nd. While Washington’s accomplishments were certainly worth noting, many states began referring to the holiday as President’s Day to honor another illustrious president with a February birthday, Abraham Lincoln. Because states are allowed to follow their own holidays, many chose to honor Lincoln over Washington. However, some states still celebrate the day as “Washington’s Birthday.” Such is the case in Massachusetts, though Massachusetts state law still prescribes that the governor issue an annual President’s Day proclamation honoring all Massachusetts- born presidents, including John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Calvin Coolidge, and John F. Kennedy. Similarly, in Virginia, where George Washington was born, the holiday is legally known as “George Washington Day.” In 1968, Congress considered legally changing the holiday’s name to President’s Day. While those efforts stalled, Congress did decide to move the holiday to fall between both Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthday. PAGE 14A I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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Suwannee sits on a 3-1 record as they take on Rickards tonight in their first district game.

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Staff shutout Bell 10-0 but fell to Bradford 10- 1. The Lady Bulldogs are off to a promis- Tenbroeck picked up three hits and ing season as they have three wins under two runs, Choe had two hits and two the belt and one loss so far, which came runs and Tinsley Smith had two hits, two from a strong Bradford High School runs and three RBIs. team Feb. 10. The final score of that Suwannee’s latest game against Madi- game was 10-1. son County on Feb. 13 saw Suwannee Under the direction of Head Coach shutting out the Cowboys 7-0. Tommy Chambers, Suwannee won their Smith threw a 2-hit shutout striking first match of the season in Live Oak out seven. She also contributed at the against Chiefland on Feb. 7 by a score of plate with two RBIs. Tenbroeck had two 10-4. hits and three runs scored. Choe also col- Freshman Haejin Choe had three hits lected two hits. and two runs. Bailiegh Williams picked The Lady Bulldogs begin district play up two hits and two runs. Junior short- tonight against Rickards for an away stop Jessie Tenbroeck made two hits, one game. run and three RBIs The ladies play Santa Fe in an away The ladies then traveled to Bell for the game on Feb. 21. Their next home game Bell Tournament on Feb. 9 and 10 and is Feb. 24 against Wakulla. Bulldog baseball looking good

Staff For the ‘Dogs season opener, the boys The Suwannee High School boys base- played Hamilton County in Jasper on ball team is looking good so far this sea- Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. The boys de- son. Overall the Bulldogs are 3-0, includ- feated the Trojans 12-2. ing two pre-season games. The next game for Suwannee is tonight On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Suwannee traveled against Fort White in Live Oak. The next to Gainesville High School for a pre-sea- game is on Tuesday, Feb. 21 against Tay- son tournament and shut out Bradford- lor County in Perry. Both games begin at Starke 13-0. 5 p.m. The Bulldogs then played Ocala Van- The baseball team is coached by Ron- guard and beat them 7-3. nie Gray. Shayla Kicklighter puts a score up for Suwannee. - Photos: Paul Buchanan (SuwanneeSports.com) PAGE 2B I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 SPORTS Youth Soccer Suwannee Parks & Recreation youth soccer continues at the First Federal Sportsplex in Live Oak. Catch a game most Monday and Thursday night’s this week for energetic entertainment.

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Whether on land or in the water, there’s nothing better than regular exercise to help you look and feel your best!

Karla Engel-Molnar, overweight, and those with health condi- All of us can appreciate the buoyancy to swim to reap the benefits of water exer- Manager, Suwannee Health and Fitness tions such as arthritis and diabetes. water provides, reducing our bodyweight cise. You can water walk or jog on your According to the Center for Disease by up to 90 percent, thus putting far less own, or better yet, join an Aqua Exercise Most of us understand the benefits of Control (CDC), water-based exercises can stress on our joints and possibly even de- class led by a certified instructor. A quali- regular exercise, but for some trudging on help people with chronic diseases. For creasing joint pain and discomfort. There- ty Aquatic Exercise class will be designed a treadmill and groaning to lift heavy people with arthritis, water exercise im- fore, exercises we may have been unable to make you stronger from the inside out. weights are not just unappealing activities, proves the use of arthritic joints without to do on land are often perfectly safe in the You’ll get your blood flowing and your but they are risky as well. Fortunately, worsening symptoms. It’s also been found water: running, jogging, jumping jacks, heart pumping as you strengthen your there’s a refreshing alternative for those to enhance mood in men and women, as etc. In addition to being easier on our muscles all while enjoying the warm and who would prefer not to participate in the well as decrease depression and anxiety in joints, water provides natural resistance, relaxing environment of the pool. As you traditional fitness regimen of running, lift- those dealing with Fibromyalgia. Finally, which enables us to strengthen our mus- continue to attend Aqua Exercise Classes, ing weights, and cycling. Working out in it’s an excellent form of exercise for the el- cles. you’ll find you’re exercising more regular- the water is perfect for every exerciser, but derly, as it has been found to increase over- Obviously, swimming is one of the best ly and having more fun in this easy-going it carries extra advantages for the elderly, all wellness. all-around exercises, but it’s not necessary and friendly setting. Youth soccer

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1 - 8 5 0 - 9 7 3 - 6 0 0 6 OR 1 - 8 5 0 - 9 7 3 - 4 6 6 7 724781cpv 718433jbV 386-364-5961 718430jbV PAGE 4B I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 NON-DENOMINATIONAL LIVE OAK CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor: Dr. W. Ray Kelley Corner of Hamilton and Ohio Aves. (Hwy. 129 N) (386) 362-1085 (386) 209-1614 www.liveoakchristian.org SUNDAY Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Family Worship ...... 10:30 am WEDNESDAY Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Weekly video of morning sermons can be Church Directory viewed @ www.liveoakchristian.org Church Directory 718421F ADVENT CHRISTIAN BAPTIST (SOUTHERN) BAPTIST (SOUTHERN) CATHOLIC FIRST ADVENT FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor: Dr. David Teems ST. FRANCIS XAVIER 14364 140th St., Live Oak, FL 32060 699 Pinewood Drive 386-776-1010 or 386-776-1418 CHURCH (Live Oak) (386) 362-1802 email address: Suwannee [email protected] 928 East Howard St. U.S. 90 East Rev. Tim Carver, Pastor Live Oak, Florida 32060 SUNDAY SERVICES (386) 364-1108 SUNDAY Sunday Morning Bible Study ...... 9:45 am Father Andrzej Mitera Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Worship Service ...... 11:00 am Worship Service ...... 10:30 am (Children’s Church during Morning Worship) Saturday (Vigil) Mass ...... 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY Discipleship Training ...... 6:00 pm Sunday Mass ...... 9:00 am Bible Study ...... 10:30 am (Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Bible Study, Sunday (Spanish) Mass ...... 11:30 am Youth Group & Sword Seekers Group Youth Discipleship, Youth Choir, Children’s Choir following school Evening Worship ...... 7:00 pm 718403-F Mission Churches

BIXLER MEMORIAL WEDNESDAY SERVICES St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Jasper) ADVENT CHRISTIAN Wednesday Evening Supper ...... 5:45 pm Saturday (Vigil) Mass ...... 4:00 pm Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park Awanas ...... 6:30 pm Dr. Timothy Setzer & Bible Study & Prayer Time ...... 7:00 pm Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Mayo) Nursery available during all services Rev. Rosemary Humbles & Rev. John Harper 714384-F Sunday ...... 1:30 pm Youth Pastor Rev. Randy Lamb 718334-F WESTWOOD BAPTIST SUNDAY 920 11th Street, SW (Newbern Road) PENTECOSTAL Morning Worship...... 9:45 a.m. 362-1120 Christian Education Hour ...... 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. Jimmy Deas, Pastor LIVE OAK FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Evening Worship and Rev. Jim McCoy, Minister of Music 401 West Howard Street • Live Oak, FL 32064 13793 76th St. (Mitchell Rd.), Live Oak, FL Youth Group ...... 6:00 p.m. and Senior Adults Rev. Mike Townsend 718408-F Phone: 386-362-1583 • Fax 386-364-6478 362-2189 Email: [email protected] Rev. Jonathan Rodriquez, Minister of Student SUNDAY www.fbcliveoak.org Sunday School ...... 9:30 am APOSTOLIC Children’s Church ...... 10:30 am Rev. Phillip Herrington, Pastor SUNDAY Morning Worship ...... 10:30 am Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. HEALING DELIVERANCE PERFECTING Rev. Steve Sweitzer, Pastoral Care/Administration Evening Worship ...... 6:00 pm Rev. Alan Lott, Music and Worship Morning Worship & Childrens Church Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm THE SAINTS OUTREACH 10:50 a.m. Rev. Ryan Vermilyea, Students 718399-F INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Evening Worship Service ...... 6:30 p.m. LIVE OAK CHURCH OF GOD “A CHURCH WHERE JESUS IS LORD” Corner of Walker Ave. and Duval St., SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 9828 US Hwy 129 South Live Oak, FL 32064, 386-364-1607 Early Worship ...... 8:30 am Lead Pastor Carl Thomas, III 362-2483 Mid-Week Service ...... 6:30 p.m. Web: www.liveoakchurchofgod.com Sunday School ...... 9:45 am Youth & Children Ministries ...... 6:30 p.m. SERVICE SCHEDULE Morning Worship ...... 11:00 am SUNDAYS ...... Praise/Worship/The Word....4:30 p.m. Discipleship Training ...... 6:00 pm SUNDAY “Where families meet to worship.” Sunday School ...... 9:45 am THURSDAYS ...... Prayer/Bible Study...... 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:00 pm 718318-F BIBLE COLLEGE ...... 3rd Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:40 am E-MAIL: [email protected] FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Children’s Church ...... 10:40 am INTERDENOMINATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE WEDNESDAY OF DOWLING PARK Childrens Choir ...... 5:30 pm WEBSITE: www.healingdeliveranceministries.com AWANA ...... 6:00-8:00 pm “Sharing the Joy of Jesus” Evening Worship ...... 6:30 pm DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION TODAY RUSH - Youth ...... 6:00-8:00 pm Rev. Shawn Johnson - Pastor WEDNESDAY OR CALL 364-1607 Adult Small Group ...... 6:00-8:00 pm 11274 235th Lane Family Training Hour ...... 7:00 pm JACKSONVILLE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Midweek Prayer ...... 6:30-7:30 pm Preschool Classes, Boys Clubs, Girls (GRADUATE STUDIES) (In Dowling Park on Hwy. 250) Clubs, V.I.B.E. Youth Church, Young REVELATION MESSAGE BIBLE COLLEGE 718321-F Live Oak, FL 32060 Adults Class and Sanctuary Bible Class (UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES) (386) 658-2360 or (386) 658-3715 FRIDAY IF YOU HAVEN’T FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL, WELLBORN BAPTIST CHURCH E-Mail: [email protected] Prayer at the Gates of the City ...... 7:00 - 8:15 am REVELATION MESSAGE CHRISTIAN www.dowlingparkbaptist.com 718303-F INSTITUTE Dr. Donald Minshew, Senior Pastor SERVICES: 2nd SUNDAYS 11 A.M. Mr. Tim Scott, Worship Leader Mrs. Debi O’hearn, Director of Students SUNDAY PRESBYTERIAN (PCA) AT 104 BEECH STREET, LIVE OAK, FL 32064 Sunday School ...... 9:30 am SENIOR PASTOR & FACILITATOR: U.S. 90 West & Lowe Lake Rd., Wellborn Worship Service ...... 10:45 am COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DR. LINDA SIMPSON Church Phone 963-2231 Evening Bible 715650-F [email protected] 830 Pinewood Street, Live Oak, FL Exploration Services ...... 6:00 pm (386) 362-2323 • Nursery Available all Services SUNDAY SUNDAY • Pre-K to 2nd Grade Junior Church Sunday School ...... 9:15 am 9:45 AM Sunday School conducted during 11:00 a.m. for children, youth and adults (Classes for all ages) Sunday Morning Worship Service Prelude of praise 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service ...... 10:30 am 11:00 AM Morning Worship Children’s Church (Grades K-4th) WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Adult Choir ...... 5:00 pm 5:45 PM Family Fellowship Meal Children’s/Middle School Choir ...... 5:00 pm Mid Week Prayer Service ...... 6:30 pm Free Meals for Seniors 6:30 PM Kingdom Kids Children, Youth Drama and Missions ...... 5:00 pm Partners in Christ Youth, and Adult Bible Study We are a meal site for the Suwannee River 7:30 PM Choir Practice Family Worship ...... 6:00 pm Economic Council. Free meals are served for seniors over the age of 60 in the church Randy Wilding, Pastor; Scott Creel, Youth Pastor WEDNESDAY Fellowship Hall Monday thru Friday from 12:00 A Christ-centered, Gospel-proclaiming, Family Supper ...... 5:00 pm Noon to 1:00 PM. For more information or to sign People-loving, Family Church 718299-F Mission Friends, CIA ...... 6:30 pm up, please contact us at 386-658-2360 718418-F SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Middle/High School Youth ...... 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting ...... 6:30 pm ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH LIVE OAK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Nursery is available for all services 718420-F 5203 County Road 795 CHURCH 362-3101 - Church Pastor Ryan Wiggan Rev. David McKeithen 11239 SR 51, Live Oak, FL 32071 ROCKY SINK BAPTIST CHURCH 364-0717 English; 330-2575 Spanish SUNDAY SATURDAY SERVICES Where the “Son” always shines Sunday School...... 9:45 am Sabbath School ...... 9:15 am 8422 169th Rd., Live Oak, Florida 32060 Morning Worship...... 11:00 am Devine ...... 11:00 am (386) 362-3971 TUESDAY Evening Worship...... 6:00 pm Worship & Tuesday Night Pastor Robert Carter WEDNESDAY Prayer Meting ...... 7:00 p.m. (129 S. to 11th St. go to roundabout follow Prayer Service...... 7:00 pm 718401-F to 136. Travel approx 7 miles turn right 718370-F onto 169th Rd.) UNITED METHODIST The Suwannee Democrat SUNDAY CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:45 am 792-2275 FIRST UNITED Morning Worship ...... 11:00 am Pastor: Steve Shaw METHODIST CHURCH Serving the community since 1884 Evening Worship ...... 5:00 pm Sunday Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 311 S. Ohio Avenue, Live Oak • 362-2047 Choir Practice ...... 4:00 pm Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Dr. William Finnin Children’s Church ...... 11:00 a.m. “COME WORSHIP WITH US” (386) 362-1734 WEDNESDAY Church Training ...... 6:00 p.m. Prayer service ...... 6:00 pm Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. 718337-F SUNDAY Team Kid Club ...... 6:00 pm Wednesday Contemporary Worship ...... 9:00 am Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 am Nursery & “Little Children’s Church” provided Youth Ignited/Youth Ministry ...... 7:00 p.m. 718324-F 717852F Morning Worship ...... 11:00 am Jiffy Food Stores INTERDENOMINATIONAL WEDNESDAY SHADY GROVE MISSIONARY Youth Meeting ...... 6:00 pm BAPTIST Adult Handbells ...... 6:00 pm LIVE OAK • WELLBORN • MAYO 15 miles West Hwy.90 - MELODY CHRISTIAN CENTER Men’s Crusaders ...... 7:00 pm • DOWLING PARK 2 Miles Down River Road & Melody Christian Academy Chancel Choir ...... 7:30 pm Rev. David Hingson, 658-2547 Highway 129 South • Live Oak, FL Nursery available Sunday STORE ON NORTH OHIO OPEN 24 HOURS (386) 364-4800 9:00 and 11:00 services 718416-F “The Store Around The Corner From Where You Live” SUNDAY Children’s Ministry-Youth Ministry-Adults Sunday School ...... 9:45 am NEW HARMONY UNITED 718340-F Services: METHODIST CHURCH Worship ...... 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am (No Sunday Night Service) Church Training ...... 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm 160th St. (Go south on 51 to 160th, turn right) Evening Worship ...... 7:00 pm Children’s Ministry Pastor: Stan Posey Howard Street Dry Clean WEDNESDAY Revolution Youth Church Phone (386) 776-1806 AWANA Club (Ages 3-12 grades) . . . . 6:25 pm Nursery Available All Services Pastor Frank C. Davis SUNDAY Prayer & Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Sunday Worship ...... 9:30 am Quality Laundry and Dry Cleaning [email protected] 718307F 718413-F Bible Study ...... 10:30 am • Same Day Service • CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES EPISCOPAL 15445 US Highway 129 S. WEDNESDAY (7 miles South of town) Women’s Bible Study ...... 10 am 705 West Howard Street ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (386) 208-1345 718417-F Live Oak, Florida 32064 (386) 364-5211 1391 SW 11th Street, Live Oak PINE GROVE UNITED METHODIST 718346-F Sunday Morning Service ...... 10:30 a.m. CHURCH WEDNESDAY Wednesday Dinner, open to public . . . . . 5:15 p.m. 5300 CR 136A, Live Oak Eucharist & Unction...... 10:30 am Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Phone (386) 362-5595 & 6:00 pm Pastor Wayne Godsmark, Lead Pastor Pastor George Swearengin 718398-F SUNDAY THURSDAY Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Dixie Grill Eucharist...... 7:00 am NAZARENE Choir Practice ...... 5:00 p.m. Traditional Service ...... 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY LIVE OAK CHURCH OF Sunday Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. “Specializing in Steaks & Seafood” Eucharist...... 9:00 am THE NAZARENE MONDAY DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS (WITH VEGETABLE) Sunday School...... 9:45 am Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Eucharist...... 11:00 am 915 Church Ave., SW 1 Block So. of Mayo WEDNESDAY Open 7 Days - 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Road North of High School Youth Group Service ...... 5:00 p.m. Nursery provided for both services. Rev. Louis J. Medaris 364-2810 CATERING SERVICE & PRIVATE PARTIES Parish hall available for community activities Praise Team Rehearsal ...... 6:00 p.m. 718353-F Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. For more information call (386) 362-1837 SUNDAY “Enter to Worship …. Depart to Service” The Rev. Donald L. Woodrum - Rector Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. 718328-F Complete Printing 718305-F Morning Worship ...... 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Services from Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Suwannee Business Forms, Spanish Service ...... 7:00 p.m. WELLBORN UNITED METHODIST Tickets, WEDNESDAY 12005 CR 137 Letterheads, Evening Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. 963-2154 • 963-3071 graphics Envelopes, Pastor James Messer Program Books, “A Church on the Move” Music: Geiger Family COLOR COPIES, 718306-F PRINTING • COPY SERVICE etc... SUNDAY Sunday School ...... 10:00 am 621 North Ohio Avenue • Live Oak, Florida 32060 Worship Service ...... 11:00 am • (386) 362-1848 • Fax (386) 364-4661• (800) 457-6082 Evening Service ...... 6:00 pm 718363-F @ Huntsville UMC, Lake Jeffery Road Youth Meeting ...... 3:00 pm TUESDAY Prayer Intercession at the Alter 7:00 am, Noon and at 7:00 pm NAPA of Live Oak Church is opened all day, Everyone is welcome McLeran Memorial Public Library Cars • Trucks • Imports • Farm • Auto Paint Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm WEDNESDAY Machine Shop Service Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm 718355-F 209 Duval • (386) 362-2329 718331-F 717630-F FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 5B RELIGION Doctrinal views expressed on our Religion pages are those of the individual authors and not of the Suwannee Democrat.

who have died, family blind from birth. His see around us, or even “why” question comes members that were sick, disciples asked him, what we experience. In- to our mind, we should Heart Matters and conditions that “Rabbi, who sinned, stead, Jesus declared the consider that He is ask- By: Angie Land were a challenge. Every this man or his parents, reason for this man’s ing it of us…and won- motherly instinct in my that he was born blindness was so that he ders what we plan to do Thunder.” These two body kicked into over- blind?” and others could experi- about it. It is imperative precious little girls drive and I so wanted to “Neither this man nor ence God at work in his not as much how or loved peanut butter, protect them from such his parents sinned,” life. where we take action, had infectious giggles, suffering… said Jesus, “but this The verse following but that we do…be- and begged to stay up It makes you won- happened so that the this passage gives fur- cause every heart really till the last second be- der…why? Why are work of God might be ther clarity… “As long does matter! (For more fore bedtime. Their in- there so many hungry displayed in his life.” as it is day, we must do info about the Ugandan terest in literally every- children in the world? John 9:1-3 the work of him who Thunder ministry, go to thing produced tons of Why so much sickness Often we, like the dis- sent me…” Perhaps we www.penniesfor- questions, until their in places where medical ciples, assume that ask our “why” ques- posho.org) eyes landed on an al- help is not accessible? when suffering is pre- tions because we know Angie Land bum full of pictures my Why do parents strug- sent, there must be that God could easily fix Blessings, husband and I took on a gle to feed their children someone to blame, and the suffering around us, Angie mission trip to while we struggle not to since the Bible is clear in but according to this What is God asking of Guatemala. Most of the give ours too much? A Romans 3:23 that “all verse, we may be the Heart Matters is a you? pictures were of chil- visit with someone have sinned and fall wrong ones to do the weekly column written dren living at the mal- Miriam and Gertrude or short of the glory of asking. It seems that by Angie Land, Director By Angie Land nutrition center we vis- a trip out of the country God,” we feel fairly safe God has ordained for us of the Family Life Min- ited. Miriam and can give a much needed to conclude that suffer- to work with Him for as istries of the Lafayette Last year, our family Gertrude poured over tune-up to our limited ing must be the result of long as we are here…so Baptist Association, had the profound bless- and over these pictures perspective on life, and some wrong-doing. In could it be that He has where she teaches bible ing of having two little asking about each child. while God isn’t obligat- Jesus’ response, howev- more of a right to ask us studies, leads marriage girls from Uganda, I saw compassion and ed to answer our “why” er, we find a different why there are so many and family conferences Africa visit in our home. concern in their faces questions, the Bible analysis…probably be- hungry children in the and offers biblical coun- Miriam, 8, and beyond any that I have records a conversation cause if this line of world…why we don’t seling to individuals, Gertrude, 10, along with ever witnessed in chil- Jesus held with his dis- thinking were correct, reach out our hands to couples and families. about fifteen other children their age. As we ciples that sheds some we would all be blind! serve them and allow Contact Angie with dren traveled to Ameri- talked, they began to light on this dilemma: Foolishly, we may also Him to work in their questions or comments ca as part of a children’s share with me struggles “As he (Jesus) went be tempted to blame lives…through us. Per- at angieland3@wind- choir called “Ugandan they have faced: friends along, he saw a man God for the suffering we haps the next time a stream.net

nection between the through the darkness of believer joy to Spirit- Freedom is Here presence of God and His this world. Believers can filled believer joy! joy (Acts 2:28). If God thank the Creator of the fills pagan hearts with a universe, the LORD God Acts 13:52 And the Have you ever experi- rain from heaven and degree of joy, what does Almighty for the joy he disciples were filled enced pure joy? Maybe crops in their seasons; he He do for His own peo- has given us! I’ve no- with joy and with the the sun was shining as a provides you with plen- ple? Jesus promised His ticed that gratitude to Holy Spirit. breeze kissed your face ty of food and fills your disciples a joy that the source usually re- Romans 14:17 For the under a blue sky. Or, lis- hearts with joy" (Acts would be full, or com- sults in more and more kingdom of God is not a tening to crickets while 14:17). Even these pagan plete. Others don’t know helpings of that for matter of eating and gazing at starry heavens people, who tried to the Presence from which which you are grateful! drinking, but of right- you realized that you worship the apostles, they derive their joy. As eousness, peace and joy had a feeling of peace, had experienced God’s believers, our knowl- 2. We know where to in the Holy Spirit... security and content- blessings. He loves us edge of the source of joy go get more! 1Thessalonians 1:6b ment. Maybe the joy in all, and has poured out affects us in a couple of Those who worship ...in spite of severe suf- your heart expressed it- enough food and joy for ways: the Lord have the oppor- fering, you welcomed self as a smile on your everyone on the planet. tunity to continually tap the message with the joy face. (Sadly, we throw our 1. We know who to into the source of their given by the Holy Spirit. John Whittington When Paul witnessed own resources out of thank for what we have! joy: The ever-available to the curious people of balance through person- Some thank their supply from the Holy Pastor John Whittington Joy in the Holy Spirit Lystra, he testified about al laziness, greed, or our lucky starts for the brief Spirit! I encourage you Lighthouse Christian By Pastor John God, " ... He has shown own governments.) moments of rapture they to go from pagan joy to Center Whittington kindness by giving you There is a direct con- experience as they grope believer joy; and from Mayo, FL Trying to go somewhere, I ended up nowhere

By Rev. James L. Snyder makes. At least I was not officiating at a gas. reason I am so tired is because I am old. wedding and said, "Ashes to ashes, and Do not get me wrong here. It is not that There, I said it. I have come to that point in It was one of those weeks where, if I ac- dirt to dirt." Although, to be honest about I do not enjoy giving my wife a call on the life where being young is a fond fading complished anything that delicious slice of it, I have had some weddings where I cell phone when stranded along the side of memory. information has completely eluded the tiny thought that phrase fit. the road. It is the highlight of the stranded As this bit of information began mari- gray cells floating in my cranium. It is not I was tempted, only for a moment, to experience. Usually, her response to my nating in my cranium, it had a very com- as if those little gray cells had anything query the Gracious Mistress of the Parson- phone call is what stresses me out. forting effect. Up to this point, I had been else to do. age but I feared she would tell me. There is "What," she declares in that sarcastic worrying about the fact that I was tired and As I suffused my weary body into my something to say about mystery. Nothing tone of hers, "have you run out of gas I could not link that condition with any La-Z-Boy chair, I knew I was tired but I is more mysterious than the feminine side again?" specific activity. As is usually the case, could not figure out what I had done dur- of the marriage equation. Odd isn't it, that It is her theatrical use of the word there are good sound reasons for every- ing the week to make me this tired. After the marriage equation is not always even. "again" that I believe could easily earn her thing. I began to look at my tired condition all, it did not seem like I had accomplished As I reflected upon my week past, I duly an Oscar. I once presented her with an Os- in a completely different light. anything of significance this week. I was noted the activities that occupied most of car Meyer wiener, but she did not enjoy the I have earned my being tired. It is some- trying to do something, of course, but I had my week. Apart from the funeral, I had joke. Personally, I thought it was a great thing I have worked for all my life. Now, absolutely nothing to show for it. What several hospital visits to make. As is usual- joke and I really did not appreciate her re- here it is. I am now collecting those won- was I trying to do this past week? ly the case, people conspire to go to the action. Needless to say, I have not repeat- derful dividends from all that activity of A verse of Scripture began haunting me hospital at the same time but never at the ed that sin, although temptation is what it the past. as I thought about this. "Therefore to him same hospital. One even went out of town is. As I thought about this, a marvelous that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to go to a hospital. I suppose I did do things and accom- verse of Scripture came to my mind. "The to him it is sin" (James 4:17). What was I Other visits were made and other activ- plished something this past week, but it re- glory of young men is their strength: and supposed to "doeth" that I did not get ities attended. Certain deadlines were star- ally does not explain why I am as tired as the beauty of old men is the gray head" around to "doething”? ing me in the face and I stared right back at I am tonight. I can remember there was a (Proverbs 20:29 KJV). Of course, there was that funeral I had them defiantly. I am not sure who won. time that I did not even know the meaning Being tired is the crown of a lifetime of this past week. Unfortunately, I opened my Services and Bible studies needed to be of tired. I got tired all right; I just did not activity. book to the wrong page and begin the fu- prepared for which can take up a lot of know the meaning of the word tired. neral by saying, "Dearly beloved we are time. Then, don't you know it; my truck is Then the whole thing dawned on me. It The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of gathered together here to unite these two in always out of gas when I am in a hurry. I was almost like being hit on the head with the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box holy matrimony." suppose I could fill my tank up when it got an iron skillet by you know whom. The 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with down to a certain level, but where would lights flashed. The lightbulb went on. I had his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Holy macaroni! the fun be in that? Nothing compares to the an epiphany to end all epiphanies. Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail adrenaline of being in a hurry and late for At this point, I am surprised my wife did [email protected]. The church web What a difference the wrong page an appointment and then running out of not get the jump on me with this one. The site is www.whatafellowship.com. Events

Continued From Page 3B Save the Cats Live Oak Withlacoochee River. Participate in our Poker Run Game Volunteers needed! along the trail. Demonstration on therapeutic riding for second Monday of each month. T.N.R. campaign to save Live Oaks ferrel cats has been individuals with disabilities. The McAlpin Community Club asks everyone to mark started. Ferrel and stray cats will be trapped, neutered and Join us for a wonderful day supporting a great cause. their calendars and join us on Saturday, May 5, 2012, for returned to where they were trapped. All kittens & friend- www.arcnfl.com/ride our first annual yard sale and fundraising event. The pro- ly cats will be adopted out. 386-362-7143 #5 or [email protected] ceeds will help benefit the club’s building fund, which Donations needed: Cat food, wet & dry, money for neu- CrossHeir Outfitters Men's and Boys Event hosts a variety of civic groups including two local 4-H tering, traps, carriers, cages, food & water containers etc. Crossheir Outfitters Team, bringing there Trophy Dis- Clubs, a Home and Community Education (HCE) Club Anyone interested in helping in any way please contact plays, etc. with Speaker Robert Bradow will be at North and volunteer firefighters. If you would like to donate Barney or Sherry at 386-364-1006. Donated items may be Hamilton Elementry School on March 17, 2012 at 4:00 any items for this event, please call Debbie Phillips at taken to the Big Wheel Market Place at 127 W Howard pm with Great Door prizes many Hunt give aways, Free 364-7028. St. BBQ Supper! More Information you may call Pastor The Club is located at 9981 170th Terrace in McAlpin, The Arc North Florida Edgar Wood 386-590-6267 or Johnnie Philman at 386- directly across from the Post Office on US Hwy 129. Trail of Hearts 842-5494 P.O. Box 521 Jasper,Florida 32052 Provided Membership fees are $10 per family per year. Annual Benefit Ride by Pentecostal Deliverance Center men's Ministry Jen- For info call Barbara Parks @ 362-3044 or Debbie Feb. 25. Location is McCulley Farm in Jasper. Join nings, Florida This is a Tri-County Event Drawing all Phillips @ 364-7028 horse lovers from all over the Southeast to ride along the Men and Boys to have a better walk with the Lord!! PAGE 6B I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Tailgate Turkey Pile-On

Tailgate Turkey Pile-On Prep Time: 10 minutes Makes: 6 servings 1 12-inch loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds, sliced in half horizontally 1/4 cup Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil Cracked Pepper Reduced Fat Mayonnaise 24 slices Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 6 slices Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon, How to feed football fans crisped 1/2 cup shredded iceberg and fight hunger lettuce 1/4 cup sliced black olives FAMILY FEATURES 1/4 cup drained roasted red pepper strips hen it’s your turn to call the plays on Hollow top of bread slightly; discard game day food, you need recipes that removed bread or save for another are easy to make, easy to eat, and will Pat and Gina Neely use. Spread mayonnaise on both sides feed a crowd of hungry fans. These W of bread. four recipes from celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely are a must for your Zesty 100 Yard Bites Fill with remaining ingredients. tailgating playbook — full of satisfying flavor that will score big with Slice into 6 (2-inch) pieces. football fanatics. The recipes make it easy to please the football crowd, and Kraft Foods’ Tailgating Tip: To make for easy “Huddle to Fight Hunger” makes it easy to help your neighbors in need. eating, wrap sandwich in parchment According to Feeding America, more than 50 million Americans — that’s paper (like at a sandwich shop) and 1 in 6 of your neighbors — live in food insecure households. But you can then slice with a serrated knife. Wrap do something about it. in foil for transport. Join the Huddle to Fight Hunger on Facebook — for every “like” at www.facebook.com/KraftFightHunger, Kraft Foods will help donate one meal to Feeding America. Last year, Kraft Foods and their family of iconic Chipotle Chile brands donated more than 20 million meals. Its mission this year is to help Mac and Cheese donate 25 million meals. Prep Time: 20 minutes It’s a win-win for everyone — make the recipes for your friends, like the Total Time: 35 minutes Kraft Fight Hunger Facebook page and you will help feed your neighbors. Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each 1 package (14 ounces) Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Zesty 100 Yard Bites Potato Dog Skins Sharp Cheddar Cheese Prep Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Sauce Makes: 12 servings Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 pound lean ground beef 1/3 cup Kraft Mayo with Makes: 6 servings 1 onion, finely chopped Olive Oil Reduced Fat 3 large baking potatoes 1 red bell pepper, finely Mayonnaise (2 1/2 pounds), baked chopped 1 tablespoon Sriracha 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 canned chipotle pepper in sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted adobo sauce, minced 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 3 Oscar Mayer Selects 4 green onions, thinly sliced 12 slider buns Premium Beef Franks 3/4 cup Kraft shredded 12 slices Oscar Mayer 1/3 cup Bull’s-Eye Original cheddar cheese Deli Fresh Honey Ham Barbecue Sauce, warmed 6 Ritz crackers, coarsely 12 slices Oscar Mayer 1/2 cup Kraft Shredded Chipotle Chile Mac and Cheese crushed (about 1/4 cup) Deli Fresh Slow Roasted Colby & Monterey Jack Heat oven to 400°F. Roast Beef Cheeses Prepare dinner as directed on 3 Kraft Big Slice Colby 1/3 cup Breakstone’s or package. Meanwhile, brown beef Jack Cheese Slices, Knudsen Sour Cream with onion and bell pepper in large cut into quarters 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives skillet over medium-high heat 5 2 plum tomatoes, cut into Heat grill to medium heat. minutes. Drain. 12 slices Cut potatoes in half lengthwise Add meat mixture to prepared 12 Claussen Bread ’N Butter and spoon out the flesh, leaving half- dinner and stir in chipotle pepper. Pickle Chips inch shells. Mix garlic and melted Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole 12 stuffed green olives butter. Brush potatoes on both sides or baking dish. Top with green onions, cheese and cracker crumbs. Mix mayo, Sriracha and lime with garlic butter mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture juice in a small bowl. Spread each Grill franks 7 to 9 minutes, or is hot. bun with 1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 until heated through, turning occa - teaspoons) mayo mixture. sionally; slice into rounds. Grill Tailgating Take Along: Make your Fill each bun with 1 folded potatoes until crisp, about 4 to 4 1/2 casserole in a disposable foil pan. slice each ham and roast beef, a minutes on each side. Just heat on a covered grill on low Spoon sliced franks into the potato cheese slice quarter, tomato slice heat until mixture is golden and shells; drizzle with barbecue sauce and pickle. heated through. and top with cheese. Grill until the Top each bun with a small cheese is melted. Top with sour Tip: For additional heat, increase to decorative bamboo skewer, cream and chives. 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. skewered with an olive. Alternative Cooking Method: If Substitute: Prepare using extra-lean Substitute: Substitute hot pepper you prefer, bake the buttered potato ground beef and Kraft 2% Milk sauce for the Sriracha sauce. skins in a 250°F oven until crisp, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. about 15 minutes, before adding the toppings. Fill as directed and bake 5 minutes more. Potato Dog Skins FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 9B

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