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Coming Friday: DaytonaDaytona Chamber of Commerce Coming Friday: names citizen, Local Fain Skinner to race trailblazer in Daytona’s upcoming of the year ARCA series Slick Mist 200 Liquor Branford man Redistricting license gets final nod killed in wreck Now maps move to the drawing Florida Supreme Court By Jeffry Boatright [email protected] 714 applications filed After the Florida House of Representa- By Jeffry Boatright tives approved new House, Senate and [email protected] congressional maps on Feb. 3, the Florida Senate followed suit and approved the The application process measure on Feb. 9. to be included in the double According to the Florida Senate Major- random drawing for a ity Office Press Secretary Allison Aubu- liquor license in Suwannee chon, the Florida Supreme Court now has County closed Feb. 9 with 30 days to issue their declaratory judg- 714 applications filed, De- partment of Business and Professional Regulations Director of Communica- To view the maps and tions Sandi Copes Poreda to learn more, visit stated in an email Friday. Photo: Rob Wolfe The final number of ap- A Branford man died after the motorcycle he was riding col- http://www.floridaredistr plications filed is almost lided with this truck on US 129 South Saturday afternoon. icting.org/. double that of the last up- dated number the Democrat ment on the measure. reported on Feb. 7 which “Should that determination be that our was 385 entry forms. Two arrested following plans are indeed valid, the plans will be According to Poreda, the sent to the United States Department of double random drawing to Justice,” Aubuchon wrote in an email. select the persons who will truck-motorcycle crash “Should they find no objection, the dis- be entitled to apply for the By Jeffry Boatright 23-year-old Brian Adams tricts take effect.” licenses will occur after all [email protected] of Branford was killed in However, democrats contend that the Brian Adams of the applications have the crash when his 2007 maps violate anti-gerrymandering stan- been reviewed and all can- A Saturday afternoon Honda motorcycle collided dards that are part of the Fair Districts didates are determined to be collision between a pickup with a 1998 Dodge pickup eligible. truck and a motorcycle on driven by Humberto SEE REDISTRICTING, PAGE 12A The length of time this U.S. 129 South resulted in Machuca, 46, 9468 105th will take will be determined the death of a Branford Drive, Live Oak around man and the arrest of two 4:30 p.m. SEE LIQUOR, PAGE 12A Live Oak men, the Florida Machuca was reportedly South county Highway Patrol reported. Humberto Manuel According to the FHP, SEE TWO, PAGE 12A Machuca Torrez crash leads to arrest Check By Jeffry Boatright Crash on I-75 claims a life [email protected] scam By Jeffry Boatright An O’Brien man was ar- [email protected] rested for driving while li- cense suspended and leav- busted A single vehicle crash on ing the scene of an acci- I-75 Monday afternoon dent with property dam- claimed the life of a Penn- age, the Florida Highway sylvania man, according to Patrol reported. the Florida Highway Patrol. Phillip Parker According to FHP Demetrius Celestine Robert M. Craley, 71, of records, Phillip Wade Brown Collins Airville, Pa., died after the Parker, 33, O’Brien, was 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 van traveling west on 216th Street around By Jeffry Boatright in which he was driving 5:05 p.m., Feb. 8, when he illegally at- [email protected] struck a large tree and over- tempted to pass the vehicle that was trav- turned. eling ahead of him. An organized counterfeit According to FHP, Craley Reports show that when the driver of check printing and passing was driving north on I-75 in the vehicle ahead of Parker activated her operation that involved the outside travel lane near left turn signal and slowed to turn onto personal identification in- mile marker 440. The van 41st Road, Parker swerved into the east- formation from hundreds exited the roadway and bound lane of 216th Street and accelerat- of individuals has been drove onto the northbound ed, attempting to pass the vehicle in front foiled after an extensive in- grassy shoulder. The van This wreck on I-75, just north of CR 136 in Suwannee County, of him. As the other vehicle turned, Park- vestigation by the Live Oak claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man Monday afternoon. Police Department, police SEE CRASH, PAGE 12A - Photo: Suwannee County Fire/Rescue SEE SOUTH COUNTY, PAGE 12A reports show. Arrested in connection with the counterfeit opera- tion were Demetrius K. Campaign 2012 CHEVY 1500 underway to 2012 2012 CHEVYCHEVY 15001500 SEE CHECK, PAGE 12A save the cats AUTO, AC, CRUISE PAGE 13A * After rebate, COMING FRIDAY must own or trade 99 or $ Branford bus company sued in FAMU hazing death newer $ $ GM Vehicle 18,940 18,940

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725201dsv WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT/LIVE OAK PAGE 3A BOCC recognizes the Life and times service of Danny Hales of Live Oak

The Board of County Commissioners presented John D. (Danny) Hales with a plaque in recognition of his 35 years of service to the county and community. (From left) District One Commissioner Jesse Caruthers, District Three Commissioner Ivy Fowler, John D. (Danny) Hales, District Five Commission Chairman Wesley Wainwright, District Four Commissioner Phillip Oxendine and District Two Commissioner Clyde Flem- ing.

By Jeffry Boatright dous individual and proven to be a mentor [email protected] for me,” County Commission Chairman Wesley Wainwright told Hales. During its regular meeting on Feb. 07, the Hales exemplified gratitude for the op- Suwannee County Board of County Com- portunity to serve the citizens of the Suwan- missioners recognized John D. (Danny) nee River Valley and thanked the present Hales for his 35 years of service to the com- BOCC as well as past members of the munity. Board. Hales, who officially retired in October, Each of the commissioners thanked Hales had served as the Suwannee River Regional for his hard work and dedication upon pre- Library Director since 1976. senting him with a plaque as a symbol of “You have always stood out as a tremen- their appreciation and recognition. Brought to you by the Suwannee Valley Genealogy Society

Pictured is Chester A. Moore, taken in the 1920s. He was a graduate of Florida Normal and Industrial Institute that was located in Live Oak at that The McAlpin Community Club time. The school is now known as Florida Memorial University and is lo- The McAlpin Community Club welcomes everyone to their monthly cated in Miami-Dade County. Photo is courtesy of the Suwannee Valley Ge- meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month. nealogical Society. SVGS is located at 215 Wilbur St. SW, Live Oak. Its li- The McAlpin Community Club asks everyone to mark their calendars brary is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Go to svgsoc.org for and join us on Saturday, May 5, 2012, for our first annual yard sale and more information. fundraising event. The proceeds will help benefit the club’s building fund, which hosts a variety of civic groups including two local 4-H Clubs, a Home and Community Education (HCE) Club and volunteer firefighters. If you would like to donate any items for this event, please call Debbie Phillips at 364-7028. The Club is located at 9981 170th Terrace in McAlpin, directly across from the Post Office on US Hwy 129. Membership fees are $10 per fam- ily per year. Suwannee County For info call Barbara Parks @ 362-3044 or Debbie Phillips @ 364- 7028 Community Event Suwannee County Public Housing The Housing Authority of the City of Live Oak is welcoming everyone • Is affordable, accessible care important to you? 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 • What is a MEDICAL home? 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 • What are the financial limitations of the 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. community? 2012 Income Limits 2 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons • Are top quality comprehensive services and $25,900 $29,600 $33,300$36,950 $39,950 $42,900 $45,850 $48,800 leadership available in Suwannee County? 724402lcv

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721859awV I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT PAGE 4A /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 suwannee living Weddings Voices for children The following couples applied for a marriage license the week of Feb. 6 – 10, 2012: Nicholas Ryan Kirby to Heather Miranda Register

David Michael Epstein to Nicole Marie Hand

Willie James McGee to Melissa Robinson

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Lunch planned for Class of 1954

The SHS Class of 1954 is All Class members and having a “Get-together friends are invited. For Lisa Scanlon (left), Lake City Ruby Tuesday manager, presents a $1,729.07 check to Jeanne Van Arsdall, fundraising com- Lunch” in Live Oak on more information please mittee co-chair for the Voices for Children of the Suwannee Valley Inc. The money comes from the proceeds from a Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at contact Erma Evans Parker fundraiser held in December. The Voices for Children organization supports the Third Circuit Guardian ad Litem program, 1 p.m. at Sheryl’s Buffet on – 904-221-1203 or Ken which assists more than 400 abused, abandoned and neglected children. For more information, to make a donation or to 5th Street. Voyles – 352-861-8650. volunteer call (386) 364-7720. Needhams in concert to benefit Love INC

It's going to be a fun evening when a munity Presbyterian Church, 830 well-known Southern Gospel music family Pinewood Way SE, Live Oak, beginning at visits Live Oak on Saturday, Feb. 18 as a 7 p.m. Earlier, a spaghetti supper with all fundraiser for Love INC (Love In the the trimmings will be provided at the Name of Christ), a Christian service orga- church fellowship hall beginning at 5 p.m. nization serving Suwannee County. It will A silent auction will begin at 4 p.m., and be a full evening of good food, entertain- will feature a wide variety of exciting ment and a silent auction. products donated from throughout the re- The Needhams, a nationally recognized gion. This promises to be a very exciting family group, has been touring since 1997 auction. Monies raised through this event sharing the Gospel with their own unique will help finance the many ongoing food sound. Audiences across the United States and services programs of Love INC. and beyond have discovered a broad spec- For ticket information, visit the Love trum of musicality in The Needhams -- INC office at 690 5th St. #5, Live Oak from organically acoustic to energetically (phone: 386-330-2671); at the New Life progressive. Group members employ their Bible Book Store, 1102 Ohio Ave. South, talents through vocals and instrumentation, Live Oak; or in Columbia County by call- and songs are presented through a combi- ing Rev. Dr. Everett L. Parker at 386-754- nation of fresh, originally crafted works 8524. Tickets also will be available at the blended with familiar tunes. Regardless of door. Mark your calendars and plan now styling, a Needhams concert flows with to attend this important evening of music, family harmony and lyrics grounded in the food, and fun! For more information, call Gospel. the Love, INC office at the aforementioned The family will be in concert at Com- phone number.

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1512 South Ohio Avenue, 362-7066 719229-F 724049lcv I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 /LIVE OAK PAGE 5A Memorial Chapel of Dowl- 11, 2012 at her ho me fol - Daniel & Lisa Staffieri, er, Barbara Scott, Tallahas- Branford from 6-8 p.m. OBITUARIES ing Park. lowing a leng thy Franklin, Ga.; Michael see, Fla.; father, Leland Daniels Funeral Homes She was predeceased by illness. The Lakeland, Fla. Staffieri, Columbus, Ohio; Adams of Branford, Fla.; & Crematory, Inc., of Live Carlton Byrd her parents, Charles native moved to Live Oak sister: Emma Carroll, two brothers, Sidney & Oak and Branford, FL in July 16, 1921 Theodore Gay and Dorothy in 2005 from Springfield, Ky.; Angela Adams of Bran- charge of arrangements. Feb. 9, 2012 Fletcher Cooper. Lakeland. She worked for brother: Rev. William ‘Bill’ ford, Fla., Jefferson and Survivors include sever- many years as a lab techni- Perkins, Central City, Ky.; Samantha Adams of Bran- DEATH arlton Byrd, 90, al cousins and very close cian. Juanita enjoyed gar- 11 grandchildren; and three ford, Fla.; nieces and Live Oak, Fla., friends. dening and was an avid great-grandchildren. nephews, Morgan, Serena, NOTICE Cpassed away on Funeral services will be country music and folk mu- A memorial service, with Samuel, Sidney, Saje, Vir- Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 af- held 10 a.m. Wednesday, sic fan and a collector of military honors, will be ginia; paternal grandmoth- Claude Tanner ter a long illness. The Feb. 15, 2012 in the Goo d country music memorabil- held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, er, Viola Adams of Bran- Feb. 11, 2012 Jasper, Fla. native lived Samaritan Center with Rev. ia. She loved playing the Feb. 17, 2012 at Jack- ford, Fla. and companion, most of his life in Live Oak, John Harper officiating. In- keyboard and guitar an d sonville National Cemetery, Jessica Duda of Lake City, laude Tanner, 77, owned Byrd Painting in ternment will follow i n the was a member of the Wil- Jacksonville, FL. Fla. of Branford, Fla., Live Oak for 40 years and Live Oak Cemetery. low Oak Baptist Church in In lieu of flowers the Grave side services will Cpassed away on was a member of West- In lieu of flowers contri- Mulberry, Fla. family asks that donations be conducted Thursday, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in wood Baptist Church. Mr. butions may be made to the She was predeceased by be made to the American Feb. 16, 2012 at 3 p.m. in the company of his loving Byrd was also a WWII Vet- Advent Christian Village , her son, Ronn McCraney. Heart Association, PO Box Maypop Cemetery, family. eran while serving in the P.O. Box 4305, D owling She is survived by two 840692, Dallas TX 75284- Lafayette County, Fla. Vis- Daniels Funeral Homes U.S. Air Force. He is sur- Park, FL 32064. daughters, Linda Perry of 0692. itation will be held & Crematory, Inc., Live vived by his son: Vernon & Please sign the guest- Singapore and Lorelei Mc- Sign the guestbook at Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 Oak & Branford, FL. Betsy Byrd, Live Oak, Fla.; book at www.harrisfuneral- Craney of Live Oak; three www.danielsfuneral- at Daniels Funeral Home in one sister: Jimmie DuPre, homeinc.net. grandchildren and eight homes.com Jacksonville, Fla.; two Harris Funeral Home & great grandchildren. Daniels Funeral Homes grandchildren: Stacey & Cremations, Inc., 932 N. Memorial service s will & Crematory, Inc., Live Water management Donnie Bullock, Bradley C. Ohio Ave., Live Oak , FL be held at a later date. Oak & Branford, FL in & Amy Byrd, both of Live 386-364-5115 is in charge In lieu of flowers contri- charge of arrangements. Oak, Fla.; four great-grand- of all arrangements. butions may be made to staff to spread children: Jason Bullock, Haven Hospice, 6037 Hwy Victoria E. Smith Rachael Bullock, Alexis Addie Lou Hunt 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055. July 29, 1930 word on water supply Byrd and Leigh-Anna Sept. 26, 1922 Please sign the guest- Feb. 7, 2012 Byrd. He was preceded in Feb. 9, 2012 book at www.harrisfuneral- death by his wife: Johnnie homeinc.net. ictoria E. Smith, strategies Lucille Landen Byrd. Ser- ddie Lou Hunt, Harris Funeral Home & 81, passed away vices were held at 2 p.m. on 89, passed away Cremations, Inc., Live VTuesday, Feb. 7 , Over the next two drought for some time, we Sunday, Feb. 12 at West- AThursday, Feb. 9, Oak, FL 386-364-5115 is in 2012 in the Suwannee Val- months, David Still and don’t believe lack of rain- wood Baptist Church with 2012 in Shands at UF fol- charge of all arrangements. ley Care Center, Lake City, Hans Tanzler, the execu- fall is totally responsible Rev. Leon Godwin officiat- lowing a short illness. Mrs. Fla. tive directors for the for the trends we’re seeing. ing. Interment followed in Hunt was born in Branford, Stewart Henry ‘Stu’ The Harlan County, Ken- Suwannee River and St. The only other possibility the Orange Baptist Church Florida Sept. 26, 1922, and Perkins Jr. tucky native was born July Johns River water manage- is pumping from the Cemetery. was a lifelong resident of Oct. 7, 1936 29 ,1930 and moved to the ment districts respectively, aquifer system.” Daniels Funeral Homes this area. She was a retired Jan. 28, 2012 Branford area 20 years ago and other senior staff will A schedule of upcoming & Crematory, Inc., of Live battery assembler for Gen- from Kingsport, Tennessee. speak at county commis- meetings is available on Oak and Branford, FL in eral Electric in Alachua, tewart Henry ‘Stu’ She was a homemaker and sion meetings within the the District’s calendar at charge of arrangements. FL., with 20 yea rs of ser- Perkins, Jr., 75, of attended Living Springs Suwannee District’s (SR- www.mysuwanneeriver.co vice, a clerk with Hail ey's SO’Brien, Fla., Family Worship Center, WMD) region to inform m. For more information, Brenda Futch Dry Goods in Branford for passed from this life on Branford, Fla. the public about water re- call SRWMD at Sept. 3, 1960 10 years and a member of Jan. 28, 2012 at his Survivors include two source issues. 386.362.1001 or Jan. 30, 2012 Landmark Baptist Church, home. The Central City, daughters, Jeannie & Jon Dinges, SRWMD 800.226.1066 (FL only). Branford, FL., She is pre- Ky. native moved to the Randy Pring of O’Brien, director of Water Supply renda Futch, 51, ceded in death by her hus- O’Brien area 26 years ago Fla., JoAnn Allen of Bran- and Resource Manage- Water Supply Live Oak, Fla., band, Mack A. Hunt and from Mt. Dora, Fla. Stu ford, Fla., one son, Jesse ment, provided a preview Presentation Schedule Bpassed away on grandson, Robert Avery. was a veteran of the Kore- Smith of Branford, Fla., a of those meetings when he Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 after Survivors include, five an War serving in the Unit- sister, Marie Blair of Rea- spoke to the Suwannee Please be aware that the a long illness. She was life daughters, Betty & Fred ed States Air Force. He gan, Tenn. County Commission on times and dates of these long resident of Live Oak. Moses of Branford, Fla., worked at the Volusia Daniels Funeral Homes Jan. 17 about water supply meetings are subject to Mrs. Futch was loved dear- Vivian & Clifford Pauley County Sheriff’s Office and Crematory, Inc. Bran- planning. change. Check the Dis- ly and will be missed by of Yawkey, W. Va., Chryal and for the Florida Depart- ford, FL ., in charge of “The District is actively trict’s calendar at those who loved her. She & Glenn Rhodarmer of ment of Corrections. He arrangements. addressing water resource www.mysuwanneeriver.co was an active member of Waynesville, N.C., Janet & rose to the rank of Major in impacts that are occurring m where any changes will God’s Tiny Angels a charity Gary Avery of McAlpin, the Lake County Sheriff’s across north Florida as a be announced. group based in West Vir- Fla., Donna & Charles Office where he retired af- result of groundwater Meetings in our area. ginia. Hurst of Branford, Fla., ter 36 years of law enforce- withdrawals,” Dinges said. Mrs. Futch is survived by one son, Michael & Linda ment. He then worked with “We believe the Alapaha Hamilton County her husband: Jasper E. Hunt of Lakeland, Fla., the Suwannee County River Basin, Upper February 21, at 6 p.m. Futch, Live Oak, Fla.; eight grandchildren 17 Game and Fish Commis- Suwannee River Region, 207 NE First St. mother: Lillie Graham, great grandchildren and sion, he was also their gator and Upper and Lower San- Jasper, FL 32052 Live Oak, Fla.; two daugh- three great great grandchil- catcher. He was a deputy as ta Fe river basins may be ters: Brenda L. Futch dren also survive. Funeral well as in corrections . Stu short of groundwater with- Lafayette County and Angela Futch both services were conducted at was very active as a mem- in 20 years.” February 27, at 5:30 of Live Oak, Fla.; two sis- 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, ber of the American Le- “We’re working hard to p.m. ters: Lynda Eddings, Key- 2012 at Landmark Baptist gion, Elks Lodge, Branford Brian Mathue Adams find new water sources and Lafayette County stone Heights, Fla. and Di- Church with Rev. Steven OES Chapter #112 and also Feb. 12, 1988 ways to replenish the Flori- Courthouse ane Brim, Live Oak, Fla.; Redman officiating. Inter- a 32 degree Mason in the Feb. 11, 2012 dan aquifer system to meet 120 W Main St. two brothers: Roger Dale ment followed in Oak Branford Masonic Lodge water demands in those ar- Mayo, FL 32066 Graham and Doyle Curtis Grove Cemetery. Visitation #130. Mr. Perkins was also rian Mathue eas,” he added. Graham both of Live Oak, was Saturday, from 6 p.m. - a member of the Branford Adams, 23, passed Dinges noted that as far Columbia County Fla.; two grandchildren: 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home United Methodist Church. Baway suddenly back as 1988, the United March 1, at 7 p.m. Tiffany R. Luman and in Branford. He is survived by his Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in States Geological Survey Columbia County Courtney D. Boucher both wife: Brenda Perkins, Live Oak, Fla. Brian was a has documented signifi- School Board of Live Oak; Two great- Juanita Hope O’Brien, Fla.; daugh- member of the 2006 gradu- cant declines in the aquifer. Administration Complex grandchildren. McCraney ters: Verna Perry and Mar- ating class of Lafayette “Though these water 372 W Duval St. Daniels Funeral Homes June 3, 1925 sha Gering, both of De High School, he enjoyed levels go up and down, Lake City, FL 32055 & Crematory, Inc., of Live Feb. 11, 2012 Bary, Fla.; step-daugh- hunting and fishing. He was there is a long-term declin- Oak and Branford, FL in ters: Cathy Hahn, Winter employed as a letter carrier ing trend felt in some areas Suwannee County charge of arrangements. uanita Hope Mc- Park, Fla.; Judy Staffieri, for the United States Postal within our District, and March 6, at 9 a.m. JCraney, age 86, of Dunedin, Fla.; step- Service, Live Oak, Fla. and these statistics are signifi- Live Oak City Hall Elizabeth Josephine JLive Oak, Fla., son: David & Terri was of the Baptist faith. cant,” Dinges said. 101 SE White Ave. Gay passed away Saturday, Feb. Staffieri, Lake City, Fla.; Survivors include his moth- “Though we have been in a Live Ok, FL 32064 Dec. 22, 1935 Feb. 10, 2012

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Back in MYRA C. REGAN JEFF WATERS had caused the district to lay those days, most Philadel- Publisher Editor off 91 school police officers. VIEW phia school principals, Over the years, there's been teachers and counselors were Members of the Suwannee Democrat editorial board are Myra C. Regan, publisher, and Jeff Waters, no discussion of what has white. At Stoddart-Fleisher editor. Our View is formed by that board. happened to our youth that ~ junior high school, where I © 2012 Creators Syndicate makes a school police force ~ attended, I recall that only necessary in the first place. BY WALTER WILLIAMS one teacher was black, and at Editorial objectives for 2012 The Inquirer's series "Assault Benjamin Franklin, there on Learning" (March 2011) reported that in the 2010 might have been two. What does that say about the 1. Install a county manager school year, "690 teachers were assaulted; in the last role model theory? By the way, Asian-Americans are 2. Update our LDRs and comp. plan to better protect five years, 4,000 were." The newspaper reported that at the top of the academic ladder, and, at least histori- resources and plan for growth in Philadelphia's 268 schools, "on an average day 25 cally, they rarely experience an Asian-American 3. Multidisciplinary study to look at our diminishing students, teachers, or other staff members were beat- teacher during their K-through-12 schooling. water supply 4. Continue progress on Perimeter Road en, robbed, sexually assaulted, or victims of other vi- Many black students are alien and hostile to the ed- 5. Reduce duplication of effort by city/county offices olent crimes. That doesn't even include thousands ucation process. They are permitted to make educa- and agencies more who are extorted, threatened, or bullied in a tion impossible for other students. Their misbehavior school year." and violence require schools to divert resources away I graduated from Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin from education and spend them on security, such as THE SUWANNEE SCRIBBLER High School in 1954. Franklin's students were from hiring school police and purchasing metal detectors, the poorest North Philadelphia neighborhoods -- such all of which does little for school safety. The violent as the Richard Allen housing project, where I lived -- school climate discourages the highest-skilled teach- The Live Oak but there were no policemen patrolling the hallways. ers from teaching at schools where they risk assaults, There were occasional after-school fights -- rumbles, intimidation and theft. At a bare minimum, part of the we called them -- but within the school, there was or- solution to school violence and poor academic perfor- superhero der. Students didn't use foul language to teachers, mance should be the expulsion of students who en- much less assault them. gage in assaults and disrespectful behavior. You say, How might one explain the greater civility of "What's to be done for these students?" Even if we connection Philadelphia and other big-city, predominantly black don't know what to do with them, how compassionate schools during earlier periods compared with today? and intelligent is it to permit them to make education By Jim Holmes Would anyone argue that during the '40s and '50s, impossible for other students? Have you ever heard of the MegaCon Convention in Or- back when Williams attended Philadelphia schools, The fact that black parents, teachers, politicians and lando? there was less racial discrimination and poverty and civil rights organizations tolerate and make excuses Well, if you are a comic book or Sci-Fi aficionado, I bet there were greater opportunities for blacks and that's for the despicable and destructive behavior of so you have. You see, the annual three-day event attracts thou- why academic performance was higher and there was many young blacks is a gross betrayal of the memory, sands of dedicated - no passionate - pop culture fantasy greater civility? Or how about "in earlier periods, struggle, sacrifice, sweat and blood of our ancestors. fans. In other words, if you have a Star Trek uniform and there was more funding for predominantly black The sorry and tragic state of black education is not go- are seeking a place to wear it where you won’t look out of schools"? Or how about "in earlier periods, black stu- ing to be turned around until there's a change in what's place, or if you think Stan Lee is to comic books what dents had more black role models in the forms of acceptable and unacceptable behavior by young peo- Shakespeare is to the theater, you will want to be at the Or- black principals, teachers and guidance counselors"? ple. That change has to come from within the black ange County Convention Center this Friday, Saturday or If such arguments were to be made, it would be sheer community. Sunday. lunacy. If white and black liberals and civil rights What you might not realize however, is that this conven- leaders want to make such arguments, they'd best wait Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at tion, considered by many to be the premier event of its’ until those of us who lived during the '40s and '50s George Mason University. To find out more about type in the entire Southeastern United States, as well as the have departed the scene. Walter E. Williams and read features by other Cre- largest, is the product of a Live Oak woman and her com- Over the past couple of decades, I've attended ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Cre- pany. neighborhood reunions. I've asked whether any of us ators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Now for the record, Beth Widera didn’t set out to be a su- per hero convention boss. How it happened may not be worth a comic book of its own (after all, there appear to be FROM OUR READERS no evil villains lurking about and she has not been bitten by a radioactive spider), but it certainly is a tale worth the Dear Editor, Has Mr.Nobles blatantly abused his power as may- telling. or? Absolutely not, has he gotten over zealous, ab- Beth’s adventure in the parallel worlds of comic books As a member of the Charter Review committee I solutely yes. I believe Mr. Nobles decisions have been and fantasy fiction dates back to the late 1990s. A career would like to respond to Mayor Nobles allegations. what he thought to be in the best interest of the city. teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education, she had Let me preface this by saying Mr. Nobles is a good Unfortunately, some of those unilateral decisions were moved to the Tampa area, where Beth went to work, not for man and Mayor Nobles has served this community not the best, and done without any regard to the city a school, but for a comic book company. Her job was to above and beyond the call of duty. He has obtained council wishes or the city administrator. We have been find methods of incorporating the art of comic book story- grants, been a presence in Tallahassee and an Ambas- fortunate to have good men serving our community, telling into an academic environment. sador for our City. Unfortunately he has grown threat- whether they hold the position of mayor, or Mr. May- About this same time however, her employer also bought ened by an advancing local government and is totally or, whether they sit on the charter review committee. MegaCon Incorporated, a tiny convention enterprise with a off base in his concept of separation of powers as they There is no guarantee the next mayor will be as inter- name far more grandiose than its profit and loss statement refer to the city. ested as Mr. Nobles. So, once again, I postulate this is could justify. And before she could say “Shazam!” Beth’s For Mr.Nobles to constantly say he is a victim of not about Sonny Nobles, this is about the position of duties were expanded. In addition to finding ways to use some conspiracy is ludicrous. He is inferring that mayor, who still retains a veto. comic books in the classroom, she was also assigned to Councilmen Rewis,Thomas, Prins, Yulee and Burch As for Mr. Nobles "separation of powers", he is sim- help stage a MegaCon convention. hand picked five people out to get Mr. Nobles. If he ply wrong. The City of Live Oak is a Municipal Cor- The new assignment proved fortuitous. truly believes that, his fury should be taken out on the poration. Yes, the American Constitution has separate, The annual comic book convention, once lucky to attract council not the Charter Committee. The tapes are open but equal branches of government, called the Execu- 3,000, began to grow. Enough so, that when Beth had the to the public, two members Chairman Mr. McCullers tive, Legislative, and Judicial. Unfortunately, for Mr. opportunity to buy MegaCon from her employer in 2003, and Mr. Hale who worked with Mr. Nobles for 30 plus Nobles they do not exist in the city charter. Our sys- she decided it would be a wise move. years, on numerous occasions mentioned the good tem of checks and balances come from a five man Then three-years ago, Beth relocated to Live Oak, so as things Sonny did. This is not about Sonny, it is about council that needs three votes to pass legislation, not to live closer to her daughter Christine Alger. In the the position of Mayor. one mayor's decision. To imply that the mayor should process, she brought the company with her and Christine As things exist today, the Mayor could override have more power then the city council is simply became her mother’s right hand in running it. anything anyone does at City Hall. The City Adminis- wrong. To imply it is equal to five men is just as This weekend’s Orlando event will be the 19th MegaCon trator could be carrying out the orders of the City wrong. Mr. Nobles argument was also shut down by Convention held in Florida and it has become a very big Council and the mayor could tell the city administra- the city attorney, he currently gets to recommend. deal among its devotees. Last year’s affair attracted some tor to do the opposite. As it exists today, five members Mr. Nobles told the committee he did not want to 42,000 people. It’s hoped this year’s crowd will be even of the city council could want a different attorney and run the day to day operations of city. Having the pow- larger. And while kids 10 and under are admitted free, the the mayor could refuse it. If the mayor did not want to er to supervise all aspects of city government, being daily admission fee for everyone else is $25. Or you can call a special meeting, no special meeting would be able to suspend any employee, being the only one to shell out $60 for the entire three-day event. called. If a vacancy exists on the city council only the call a special meeting, being the only one to approve For their money, the attendees will be able to wander mayor can recommend a replacement. The mayor the hiring of any employee, being the only one able to through nearly 600 exhibits of one type or another, all re- must approve the appointment of any employee. The recommend people to fill vacancies, being the only lating to comic books, comic book art, gaming, toys, film mayor may suspend anyone. The Mayor, not Sonny one to approve the city attorney, doesn't leave much animation or Science & Fantasy Fiction. In other words, Nobles, currently has these powers which take things for the administrator or council. and since I’m among their ranks, I think I can say this with- out of the Administrator's hands, who is paid $90,000 I submit to you Mr. Nobles, what powers do you ex- out insulting anyone - MegaCon is “Nerd Paradise.” a year to run the city and change decisions made by actly want? The power to do what you want regardless Then there is also Beth’s stable of VIPs who will be pre- the majority of a five man City Council. The conflict of the Council and Administrator? What's wrong with sent, including at least 65 established comic book artists has come up between Mayor and Administrator, Ad- making suggestions to the full time administrator or and authors, as well as more than 30 actors with bona fide ministrator and City Council, and Council and Mayor. five man council, instead of usurping their authority science fiction or fantasy film credentials. Among the many An example would be when the Mayor sent city for what you, one man wants? The administrator an- names you may recognize; Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, Tom equipment to Gold Kist a few years ago. The council swers to the council the mayor doesn't. Felton (Drago of the Harry Potter films), Bruce Boxleitner was not made aware of it, the administrator didn't or- There was absolutely no need to get personal and (Captain John Sheridan of Babylon 5), Brent Spinner (Star der it and the mayor forgot he had done it. An exam- paranoid. Believe it or not ,there was not one person Treks’ Mr. Data) and Charisma Carpenter (TV’s Buffy the ple would be when the code enforcement officer was on the committee that didn't respect the job you have Vampire Slayer). found at a liquor store in a city truck, in Lake City dur- done. Thirty something years of public service does All of whom will be happy to sign an autograph or have ing working hours. The mayor suspended the employ- not give the right of entitlement, martyrdom, or despo- a photo taken with you…for a price. ee which negated the city council's authority to fire tism. It also should not allow someone to insult people As you can imagine, putting together an event this large him, due to double jeopardy. The Mayor also emphat- who spent a great deal of their free time to do com- and complex is no simple matter. Beth wrestles with thou- ically stated he was the only one who could fire the munity service. sands of details in preparation for the three-day affair. And code enforcement officer. Tom Daniels having worked with my share of artists and actors over the years, I suspect her task is made even more difficult when you compute in the human ego factor of highly creative people. Please address letters to: Letters To BIBLE VERSE Personally, I equate what Beth Widera does to juggling The Editor, Suwannee Democrat, ““A new command I give you: Love one chainsaws, daily, blindfolded! In other words, you need PO Box 370, Live Oak, FL 32064. another. As I have loved you, so you must look no farther than our own backyard, if you want to find Please include your full name, address and day- love one another. By this everyone will a real Wonder Woman! time phone number. We ask this so we know that you are my disciples, if you Jim lives in Live Oak. can verify your letter and discuss any questions about it with you. love one another.”” John 13:34-35 NIV I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 /LIVE OAK PAGE 7A Hunnies defeat Lakeland, Ocala in weekend season openers SPORTS, 1B Branford News Serving southern Suwannee County, including Branford, O’Brien and McAlpin

Braxton Koon stands with the Branford Future Farmers of America. The FFA members served food and bussed tables at the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce banquet last Thursday night at Camp Weed. Koon was installed as a board member at the banquet. FFA members serve at Chamber banquet

By Misty A. Ward Branford Future Farmers of [email protected] America members log some community service hours The Branford Future working at the annual Suwan- Farmers of America earned nee County Chamber of Com- some community service merce banquet last Thursday hours serving dinner to night at Camp Weed. Pictured members and guests at the in back J.T. Byrd, Tori Aderholt, annual Suwannee County front, and Lauren Smith. Chamber of Commerce banquet last Thursday night at Camp Weed. In their official dress, the FFA members served salad, dinner, dessert and refilled drinks at the banquet. The Rotary to group was also in charge of bussing the tables. host golf Branford library hosts tournament Rotary club of Branford is hosting its annual golf activities tournament on March 3. On February 6, the Bran- It’s three-person scram- ford Library had a photo- ble with a shotgun start at 8 graph display. Eleven dif- Parcourse at Hatch Park complete a.m., at Quail Heights ferent photographers dis- Country Club. There will played a total of 37 pho- be team prizes and door tographs. prizes. At least 55 people According to John Lac- looked at the photos. The quey, any golfer to make a picture of the old house by hole-in-one on the eighth Gail Buchannan won the hole will receive $10,000 people's choice award. towards a four wheel all- On Feb. 16 and 21 at 10 terrain vehicle from Mc- a.m. there is story time for Duffie Sporting Goods. pre-K children. The Valen- The proceeds from the tine’s craft table will be set tournament will be used to up from Feb. 13 through support Rotary sponsored 18. programs including the an- The next adult activity is nual Rotary scholarships at 6 p.m., on February the club gives away. 20. It will be a Facebook The Rotary club of Bran- Class. At the class partici- ford wishes to thank every- pants will learn about one for their support. Facebook and will learn The new Parcourse at Hatch Park in Branford has all four stations in one location. Each station has from eight to 12 different For more information on how to set up their own ac- exercises, specifically designed for a total body workout. Each poster board has two sides of differing exercises with varying entry, sponsorship or Ro- degrees of difficulty. - Photo by Misty A. Ward tary, please contact Lac- SEE BRANFORD, PAGE 8A SEE STORY, PAGE 8A quey at 935-1075.

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Olustee Battle Festival celebrates

Florida’s most significant Civil War bat- Civil War Ironclads Monitor and Merri- City Municipal Airport and Baker County 28, 2011. tle will beits commemorated 34th during the mac anniversarywill held immediately following the Correctional Institute in on Saturday February and The Olustee Battle Festival & Re-enact- weekend of February 17-19, 2012, as Lake skirmish. Sunday. Round-trip costs are $1 for adults ment has been renowned for the series of City plays host to the 34th Annual Olustee Saturday again features free live enter- and 50-cents for children. The shuttle will historical posters created each year by lo- Battle Festival and 36th Annual Battle of tainment, preceded by both the Blue-Grey save those attending the battlefield a walk cal artist Duffy Soto. The 2012 festival Olustee Re-enactment which is held at the 5K run and a one-mile fun run. Beginning of as much as a mile. will mark the 15th year that Soto has pro- actual site of the event in 1864. at 10:30 a.m. the annual Olustee Battle The original battle was fought on Febru- duced what has become a collector’s item The 2012 event marks the 148th an- Festival parade will be held, featuring Cal- ary 20, 1864 as a force of approximately in terms of the poster. The new edition for niversary of the Battle of Olustee with vary units along with hundreds of both 5,000 Confederate troops confronted an this year’s event will be unveiled in mid- more than 2,000 re-enactors from around Confederate and Union troops. There will equal sized force of Union troops, includ- November. the country participating in the battle on also be a wide array of other units and ex- ing three regiments of black soldiers, in- Major co-sponsors for the Olustee Bat- Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, beginning at hibits in the parade which lasts approxi- cluding the famed Massachusetts 54th tle Festival include the City of Lake City, 1:30 p.m. A smaller re-enactment will be mately 90 minutes. whose earlier exploits were detailed in the Columbia County Board of County Com- held on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Lake City/Columbia County His- movie “Glory.” missioners, Anderson Columbia, Inc., the The entire weekend will be filled with the torical Museum will be open to the public The Confederate victory at Olustee was Columbia County Tourist Development opportunity to watch medical demonstra- on Friday and Saturday and will also have the primary reason that Tallahassee re- Council, Florida State Parks and the Olus- tions, period music, troop maneuvers , a special entertainment tent at Wilson Park mained as the only southern capitol that tee Citizen’s Support Organization. canon fire and the chance to learn about to portray the period-type traveling enter- didn’t fall to Union forces during the Civ- The year 2012 will mark the fourth year the heroics and lessons provided by the tainment shows that were common during il War. of the Blue-Grey 5K which will get under- Civil War. The Olustee Battlefield is locat- the Civil War period. During the week leading up to Olustee, way at 7 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 18th. The ed 12 miles east of Lake City on U.S. 90. Friday is school day at the Olustee Bat- re-enactors portraying such luminaries as run will start from in front of the Colum- Meanwhile, downtown Lake City will tle Field as several thousand children wit- President Abraham Lincoln and General bia County Courthouse in downtown Lake be a hub of activity on Friday and Satur- ness a wide array of educational program- Robert E. Lee will provide living history City. The run is sponsored by Step Fitness. day, Feb. 17-18 with the sounds and sights ming and the authentic troop camps. There programs at several area schools and also Registration information can be found on of talented voices and dancers on the main also is a sutler’s village at the battlefield put in appearances at the downtown festi- the web site www.stepfitnessonline.com. entertainment stage. The smells of tempt- that provides a glimpse back to the mer- val and battlefield sites. In all, the Olustee Battle Festival & Re- ing foods are available at every turn and cantile business of the 1860s. The authen- First Federal Bank of Florida will be a enactment draws approximately 40,000 hundreds of craft booths showcase authen- tic campsites near the battlefield provides presenting sponsor again for the 15th con- visitors to downtown Lake City and an ad- tic hand made products and artwork of a historic view into the living conditions secutive year and will be joined in that ditional 20,000 to the battlefield during many genres. of the soldiers who fought so valiantly for role this year by Lifeguard Ambulance the weekend. From 2000 to 2010 the bat- Activities get underway on Friday their respective sides in a war that pitted Service. First Federal Bank has been one tle has been named Florida’s best histori- morning at 9 a.m. with a solemn Civil War brother against brother. of the top corporate citizens in the Suwan- cal re-enactment by the readers of Florida Memorial Service at Oaklawn Cemetery Admission to the battlefield is $2 per nee River Valley for several decades. Monthly Magazine. The event draws visi- where the soldiers who died on both sides person on Friday. Admission is $7 for Originally founded in 1982, Lifeguard was tors and re-enactors from virtually every are honored. adults, $3 for school age children and purchased by owners John and Deborah state east of the Mississippi River. The day will conclude on Friday with a preschool children are free on both Satur- Roche in 1990. Prior to 1998 the company For additional information on the Olus- skirmish between troops at downtown’s day and Sunday at Olustee. There is also a solely provided air ambulance services. tee Battle Festival, contact the Columbia Lake DeSoto. A mock battle between the shuttle bus service from both the Lake The company currently has nine opera- County Tourist Development Council at tions in five states, as well as an operation 386-758-1312. Information can also be in Costa Rica. Columbia County is Life- obtained at www.olusteefestival.com. For guard’s newest operation and it began battlefield operations go to www.battleo- serving the citizens of this county on June folustee.org. Parcourse at Hatch Park complete By Misty A. Ward Coordinator Kathy Wood SCPR will also be respon- [email protected] wanted to do something sible for the maintenance that would benefit the en- of the equipment. The new parcourse (pro- tire community. The course at Hatch Park nounced pärˌkȯrs) is open “We wanted to think out- is located behind the base- to the public at Hatch Park. side the box. We encourage ball fields next to the small Byrd’s Power Equipment A parcourse, or fitness the employees to use the park and sand volleyball trail, is specifically de- equipment, but it is not just pit. Sales & Service signed outdoor exercise for employees, it is for the Each station has two All Makes & Models equipment. community members too. It sides with about eight to 12 The parcourses were set will get people outdoors. I different exercises on each. into place by a grant from think it is just going to be The exercises, which are Open Saturdays Blue Cross Blue Shield to such a great thing,” Wood described on each side of Suwannee County School said. the panel board, have dif- District. The land for the equip- ferent options for begin- 11860 E. U.S. 27, Branford, FL 32008 The grant was for the ment was donated by the ning exercises to more ad- Hours: Mon.-Fri. SCSD to “create healthy Suwannee County Parks vanced ones, plus each sta- 7 a.m.-5 p.m. employees,” but Wellness and Recreation department. tion has workouts for three Saturday 7 a.m. - Noon (386) 935-1544 642414-F different days. SUWANNEE RIVER READINGS The stations include, pulling and back, angle bar Mon.-Fri. N O R T H F L O R I D A 8:30 am-6:00 pm Branford 2012 and hurdle, power step, P H A R M A C Y Saturday 9am-1pm agility step, squats and Sunday-Closed dips, stabilizing and bal- OF BRANFORD N o w a c c e p t i n g ance, core and torso, and Blue Cross Blue Shield push-up and balance exer- H e a l t h O p t i o n s cises. The workouts are Everything For Your Home Recovery specific for a total body From Prescriptions to Medical Supplies workout. The system was The water levels provided here refer to the height at the US Hwy. 27 designed by Energi for ages bridge in Branford in feet above mean sea level (ft-msl) at the gauging 305 SW US Highway 27 station. 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By Darleen Hinrichs harpsichord a masterpiece for the eyes as well as the Village member Al Wilcox is not your ordinary 85- ears. When finished, it produced an amazing sound year-old man. Originally from Coffee County, Geor- that Velma enjoyed playing for many years. gia, Al grew up on a farm, and even as a young boy In 1983, Al and Velma moved to their dream home had an enormous interest in aviation. A flight school on a lake in Quincy, FL. As soon as they got settled, opened near his farm before WWII and the attraction they both became active with Quincy Music Theater. grew. He says whenever a plane flew overhead when Velma played for the shows. Al helped behind the he was plowing the fields, he ended up with crooked scenes. rows. Even now, when he talks about airplanes, the The set director wanted a revolving stage for “Fid- twinkle in his eye grows brighter. dler on the Roof.” Al designed and constructed a large Al enlisted in the Army Air Corps hoping to be a pi- disk out of timber and plywood, supported by inverted lot, but was assigned as an air crew member. Follow- castors. The disk had notches along the edge, which ing his military service, he studied engineering at In- Al intended to wrap with a steel cable in order to turn diana Technical College. After graduating, he got a the stage. Short on time, he improvised using a rope. job as a manufacturing engineer for General Electric With no other way to power the rotation, a 400 lb. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the number one in- member of the theater group would wrap the rope 714405jbV ventor for his department, developing the special ma- around himself and walk away from the stage, turning chinery that would build products. A co-worker once the 12,000 lbs. of stage and sets. He was relieved asked him, “Do you ever feel guilty for taking money when Al was later able to power the device with the for doing something that you enjoy so much?” Al says electric motor that was formerly used to open and they were constantly doing something that had never close the curtains when the building was a movie the- been done before. He worked for GE for 35 years. ater. The revolving stage is still in use at Quincy Mu- Ag-Pro In 1958, Al bought a plane and hired an instructor sic Theater. to teach him to fly. Over the years, he owned four Al and Velma enjoyed Quincy, but they knew their planes, all of them pre-built. He even had an air strip isolated home was not the right place for their later of Live Oak on the farm. On weekends, he and his wife Velma retirement years. One day they traveled to ACV to would often fly to Dog Island, off the coast of Talla- meet friends at the café for lunch. After seeing the (formerly Live Oak Tractor Co.) hassee. They had always wanted to live in Florida. community, they purchased a Riverwoods lot that day. They flew all over the US, Mexico and the Bahamas. They moved into their new home in 1998. Velma Hwy 319 South 725483jbV His last 15 years at GE, Al was one of the first people quickly got involved in music at ACV and Al contin- Live Oak, FL approved to use his personal plane for company busi- ued his passion of building things. ness. After Velma’s death in 2005, Al established an en- 386-362-1113 Velma, an accomplished pianist and organist, could dowment in her memory, which would provide free play anything that had a keyboard. Al’s talents are not concerts at ACV, so that people in the area could en- Nothing runs like a Deere. limited to aviation, so he built her a harpsichord in joy the arts that Velma so loved. The very first perfor- 1975, which took 10 years to complete. A friend hand carved the entire surface of the fruit wood, making the SEE ACV MEMBER, PAGE 11A

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Relaxation Massage Medical Massage Community Currents Reasonable Rates 658-2038 Cooking for Senior Adults S herry Lessman Llc. Massage Therapist #MA19776 By Cliff Burr, ACV Director of Dining Services Read food labels before you buy foods for seniors. Relax in the comfort of your own home! Canned beans and vegetables, brand name spaghetti sauce As people age, food preparation can become a struggle. and processed foods are often high in sodium. Make your As a result, many senior adults simply give up cooking own sauces; serve beans you soaked and cooked yourself and choose processed foods which are easier to prepare, and choose crackers and snacks that are low in sodium. but are often lacking in nutrition. Others cut their food in- Serve foods with adequate fiber. Many elderly people take to dangerously low levels. The aging body requires suffer from constipation and find eating high fiber foods fewer calories but still needs adequate nutrition, according helps. Beans, whole wheat breads, brown rice and to the National Institute on Aging. If you have the oppor- crunchy vegetables all contain fiber. The Tufts University tunity to cook for your parents or another senior loved "My Pyramid for Older Adults" recommends eating whole one, it will give you the opportunity to help them eat nu- grains as the first step up the pyramid. Cook a brown rice tritionally balanced meals, maintain a healthy weight and and chicken casserole, or make turkey sandwiches with reduce their risk of certain diseases. Are there certain whole grain bread. Make sure your parents drink plenty of guidelines to follow in cooking for seniors? water when eating high-fiber foods. As you plan meals, choose foods high in flavor and Prepare meals that include calcium to combat bone loss. taste but low in fat. Cook foods that are nutrient-dense in Serve foods that include yogurt, low-fat cheese and dark relation to calories. Instead of serving fried okra or leafy vegetables. According to the University of Iowa squash, bake or boil the vegetables. Choose lower fat Hospitals and Clinics, elderly people need more calcium foods that offer the same nutritional value, such as skim as they age. Osteoporosis is common among the senior milk instead of whole or 2% milk. Control the portion population, especially women. Add powdered milk to sizes you serve to help with weight control. Don’t be casseroles and breads. Buy fat-free ice cream and top it afraid to offer combinations of foods in very small por- with fresh fruit as an occasional dessert. day and satisfy even the finickiest of eaters. tions. Try applesauce or yogurt as a side dish with regular Serve regularly scheduled meals if your parent suffers hot meals instead of a vegetable that can be eaten with a from diabetes, to avoid dips in blood sugar. The National Cliff Burr has been Director of Dining Services at ACV not so tasty, otherwise bland entrée. A spoonful of sweet Diabetes Information Clearinghouse states that half of the for nearly ten years. He received his professional training applesauce or yogurt helps the entrée go down! Try color- diabetic population is older than 60. Keep your parents' at the University of Florida with a concentration in di- ful varieties of foods served in easy to handle small por- blood sugar stable and their weight under control by cook- etary management and a specialized training program, tions. For senior adults who struggle with shaky hands or ing lean meats such as chicken or turkey. Include salmon, “Achieving Food Service Excellence” at Purdue Univer- loss of dexterity, finger foods are a big hit. fish, fresh fruits and non-starchy vegetables when menu sity. He is Board Certified with the National Registry of Monitor the sodium in the foods you prepare. Season planning. Make recipes from an approved diabetic cook- Food Safety Professionals and teaches a certification your cooking with herbs and spices instead of salt. Rose- book. course recognized nationwide in food safety awareness mary, thyme, sage, garlic and lemon, orange or lime juice Five or six small meals per day evenly spaced out are and management. are all great substitutes for salt. Herbs can also be of ben- usually more widely accepted than 3 larger meals. Three efit for seasoning food if onions and peppers begin to larger meals may upset the stomach, cause bloating, a bother the digestion. Experiment until you find the right feeling of being over full. Four to six much smaller meals blend that will not upset their stomach, but will adequate- throughout the day may be much more acceptable, will THE VILLAGE ATTIC ly season the food. maintain a more stable blood sugar throughout the 24 hour SELF STORAGE in Dowling Park Climatized/Insulated/Fenced Earn (and keep) more money “Everyone needs an Attic” By Mary Kate Vang offsetting your benefits because the people who retired early, continue (386) 688-7488 Social Security District Manager, “earnings test” numbers also have working and will obtain full retire- 714402gav Lake City, Fl gone up. ment age in 2012, the annual exempt If you have reached your full retire- amount is $38,880 and we will with- You probably already know that ment age (age 66 for anyone born be- hold $1 for every $3 you earn over there was an increase in Social Secu- tween 1943 and 1954), the earnings the limit from your monthly benefits. rity and Supplemental Security In- test does not apply and you may earn You can learn more about the earn- come (SSI) monthly payments at the as much money as you can without ings test and how benefits may be re- beginning of the year. If you receive any effect on your benefits. Howev- duced by visiting our website, monthly Social Security or SSI pay- er, if you are younger than full retire- www.socialsecurity.gov, and search- ments, you received a 3.6 percent ment age, collecting benefits and still ing on the topic “earnings test.” cost-of-living adjustment beginning working, we do offset some of your Find out what your full retirement with your payment for the month of benefit amount after you reach a cer- age is at our Retirement Age page, January 2012. tain earnings limit. For people under www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/agein- For people who receive Social Se- full retirement age in 2012, the annu- crease.htm curity retirement benefits, there’s al exempt amount is $14,640, and if You also may want to read our pub- more good news. In addition to re- you do reach that limit, we withhold lication, How Work Affects Your ceiving a little more each month, you $1 for every $2 above that limit from Benefits. 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Continued From Page 10A working on it again for scribed on NASA’s Wall a brilliant man, but in- the past several months. of Honor as a permanent credibly humble. If deter- mance was a harpsi- His friend recently com- testament to his commit- mination has anything to chord/flute duet, featur- pleted a plane and invited ment and passion for do with it, one day he ing Velma’s harpsichord. Al for a flight, allowing flight. will be flying his plane in About a year before Al to take over as pilot. Al Wilcox is obviously the skies over ACV. 714400dsv Velma’s death, Al decid- That increased his drive ed that he would begin to finish his own plane. We’ll another project. He pur- In 2007, Al married gladly stop chased a kit to build his fellow ACV member, Advent Christian Village own airplane out of sheet Fran Brunner, who had mailing 658-JOBS (5627) (audible recording) metal. While he has also lost her spouse sud- you 10680 Dowling Park Drive helped several other peo- denly. They say they are a bill ple build planes, this is very happy, especially for and give you one Live Oak, FL 32060 his first solo attempt. He two people who are com- month FREE PT food service staff in has been building it for 5 plete opposites. Fran is multiple settings that years. The average time supportive of Al’s hobby, How EZ Pay Benefits You include institutional and it takes to complete is 7 with the small exception cafeteria environments. years. He says that the that it occupies the entire 1. Monthly billing - doesn’t tie up large Prior experience in most important part is garage, leaving no room amounts of money in institutional or cafeteria making the bolts that at- for the car. Al fixed that advance. tach the wings, which he too. He removed the 2. Never receive another food service a plus but has already completed. plane’s wings. Now, there renewal notice - no more not required. May include checks to write or stamps He is part of the Experi- is room for the car and to find. multiple meal service per mental Aircraft Associa- for him to continue work 3. Switch at any time - day/evening, weekend tion, and to maintain on the aircraft. prefer to go back to paying another way after trying EZ work, and special events. your standing with them, In 2010, Al received an Pay? Just call us! Must be dependable, you must document that amazing honor from the 4. Sign up and receive one flexible, a team player, you have built 51% of Smithsonian National Air free month of home delivery service. and courteous. the plane yourself; the and Space Museum. They Call us for more rest can be manufactured presented him a plaque in details parts. recognition of his contri- Al went through a seri- bution to “our aviation Suwannee Generous Benefits for Full-time Positions Include ous illness 18 months ago and space exploration Democrat which stalled progress on heritage.” The plaque •holidays, vacations, and sick time •retirement 211 Howard St. East, Live Oak •health, dental, and disability insurance • onsite day care & fitness facilities the aircraft. He has been states that his name is in- 386-362-1734 •a chance to join a service-oriented Christian organization 714408jbV 725064crv I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT PAGE 12A /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 South county crash Redistricting leads to arrest gets final Continued From Page 1A could extinguish it, the front end of his vehicle had er’s vehicle impacted the burned. left front of the other vehi- Records show that there nod cle with the right front of was a considerable amount his and continued traveling of alcohol in Parker’s vehi- Continued From Page 1A west. The driver of the oth- cle. Blood stains were on er vehicle completed the the center console and the amendments. Florida vot- turn onto 41st Road, pulled steering wheel was bent as ers approved the amend- into a driveway and called a result of Parker’s impact ments in 2010. A lawsuit 911. during the crash. A witness was filed recently chal- According to reports, arrived after the impact and lenging the maps. Parker then failed to main- observed Parker behind the Aubuchon also com- tain the westbound lane, steering wheel. mented that the U.S. De- drove onto the shoulder of According to the FHP, partment of Justice will the road and struck several Parker was located walking have 60 days to make their large oak trees with the northbound on CR 137 ap- determination. front and left side of his ve- proximately four hours af- Assuming the changes hicle. ter the crash and was ar- hold up in the Florida Once Parker’s vehicle fi- rested. He was covered in Supreme Court and U.S. nally came to a rest, wit- blood, cuts and scrapes, Department of Justice, nesses stopped and at- FHP reports. Records show Representative Steve tempted to assist him. that he had red contusion Southerland will no Records show that he marks on his body as well. longer represent Suwan- nee and Lafayette coun- The motorcycle following impact with a truck. Photo: Rob Wolfe pushed the airbag out of the Parker was charged with way and exited the vehicle. leaving the scene of an ac- ties. The reconfigured Parker then fled the scene cident with property dam- congressional district map on foot, crossed a fence age, driving while license will place these counties Two arrested following and headed south into some suspended or revoked and in the Third Congressional trees, FHP reports show. violation of probation. District, which will be When he fled the scene, the According to the FHP re- aligned with what is now truck-motorcycle crash engine compartment of his ports, a DUI arrest was not the Fourth District of vehicle caught fire and be- made due to the time Florida. That seat is cur- Continued From Page 1A ficers and FHP personnel. working together. fore the fire department frame. rently held by Congress- Machuca was arrested “He would always come man Ander Crenshaw. driving north on US 129 and booked into the in the door with a smile and Other changes will im- when he attempted to turn Suwannee County Jail on say good morning, pact District 11 of the left onto 110th Street by charges of leaving the ma’am,” Luse warmly re- Florida House of Repre- “cutting short” and drove scene of an accident with a called. “This is a sad day Liquor license sentatives. That seat, into the path of Adams. death and driving with an for us and Brian will surely which is currently held by The front of the motorcycle expired driver license. Tor- be missed.” State Representative Eliz- struck the right front of the rez was charged with tam- Adams was Lynette Pe- drawing abeth Porter, will be re- Dodge. pering with evidence. terson’s alternate route dri- aligned and become Continued From Page 1A in the county at that Adams, who would have Adams, a 2006 graduate ver. She rides a motorcycle House District 10. It will time. Therefore there turned 24 Sunday, was of Lafayette High School, for pleasure with her hus- include Suwannee, Hamil- by the number of appli- will only be five li- thrown off and was pro- was an employee of the band and said that she ton, Columbia and Baker cations that include de- censes issued at this nounced dead at the scene United States Post Office would like to request that counties. District 10 will ficiencies and the num- time. by Suwannee County in Live Oak and will surely folks look out for motorcy- also include portions of ber of applications that Of those vying for a Fire/Rescue at 4:45 p.m. be missed by those who clists while driving. Alachua County. might be determined to liquor license through According to FHP, knew him. According to “I just want drivers to According to House be ineligible, Poreda the lottery, there will Machuca and passenger, Live Oak Postmaster Don- take that extra time and to Leadership Press Secre- confirmed. be only one chance per Manuel Rincon Torrez, 45, na Luse, Brian’s father re- look twice and watch out tary Ryan P. Duffy, the The number of li- person and once li- 11995 110th Street, fled the tired from the USPS and for motorcycles, please,” number of state senate and censes is based on censes are issued, only scene of the crash prior to area postal workers had she said. house seats will not in- population, according one store or business law enforcement’s arrival. watched Brian grow up. As far as Adams, Peter- crease. to the DBPR. For can operate under that Torrez was caught two “We’ve known Brian son shared that he was a The majority of what is every 7,500 residents, license. blocks west on 110th Street. since he was a little boy,” “very happy young man.” now Florida’s Third Sen- one license will be is- As long as a buyer Machuca was located in a Luse said. “He lived life to the ate District will become sued. According to the meets the criteria to wooded area southwest of Luse said coworkers of- fullest,” said Peterson. Senate District 2. Senator Suwannee County hold a beverage li- the crash scene by Depart- ten become like family be- See Adams’ obituary on Charlie Dean will contin- 2010 U.S. Census Bu- cense, the license may ment of Corrections K-9 of- cause of the hours spent page 5A. ue to represent Suwannee reau numbers, there also be sold from one and Lafayette counties, were 41,551 residents individual to another. but Hamilton County will join Madison County in Senate District 5 which LEGAL NOTICE will be held by Bill Mont- ford. DEADLINE, MARCH 1, 2012 Continued From Page 1A search warrant for the 218 According to Duffy, the Check scamLafayette busted Ave. home. The U.S. Constitution (Article Brown, 31, and Celestine operation was conducted I, Section 2) mandates a THE DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR Collins, 41, both of 218 with assistance from head count of everyone HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND AGRICULTURAL Lafayette Ave., Live Oak. members of the Suwannee residing in the United CLASSIFICATION IS MARCH 1, 2012. IF YOU HAVE NOT According to the LOPD, County Drug Task Force, States every 10 years. FILED YOUR NEW APPLICATION WITH THE SUWANNEE the investigation began in Third Circuit State Attor- The U.S. Constitution December when a local ney’s Office and the Secret also requires the redraw- COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE, YOU MUST DO bank discovered several Service, Bates said. ing of congressional seats ST ST SO BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND MARCH 1 TO QUALIFY counterfeit checks that “During this operation a based on the census, FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND/OR were passed through the large amount of evidence Duffy added. AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION. institution. While conduct- was obtained, including ing the investigation, de- several computers, print- tectives were alerted to ers, check stock and the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LAMAR several more counterfeit personal identification in- Crash JENKINS, SUWANNEE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER checks that were being formation of hundreds of – 386-362-1385. passed around. individuals,” Bates added. “The investigation re- Brown and Collins on I-75 OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTIONS: WIDOW, WIDOWER, vealed that a large amount were arrested on Feb. 9 of checks were passed at and charged with an orga- DISABILITY, BLIND, AND VETERAN’S DISABILITY AND several businesses in Live nized scheme to defraud, claims SENIOR’S. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY Oak,” LOPD Det. Justin multiple counts of grand APPRAISER’S OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Bates said. “After further theft, multiple counts of investigation, it was dis- uttering forged checks a life SENIOR EXEMPTION (BOARD OF COUNTY covered that the same per- and multiple counts of sons involved in the bank forging bank bills. Continued From Page 1A COMMISSION TAX ONLY) FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS. investigation were respon- Records from the Suwan- sible for the counterfeited nee County Jail show that then continued traveling A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE APPRAISER’S OFFICE checks.” Brown was also charged down the sloped embank- WILL BE IN BRANFORD AT THE TOWN HALL ON Based on evidence gath- with resisting arrest with- ment toward the border JANUARY 17TH, JANUARY 31ST AND FEBRUARY 7TH AND ered, detectives obtained a out violence. fence and adjacent tree line FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. TO TAKE on the east side of the road- way. The front of the van APPLICATIONS. SCFR calls for service from then struck the border 2/5/2012 @ midnight to fence, continued north- bound and struck a large REMEMBER 2/11/2012 @midnight tree with its right front be- Total calls for service: Med Alarm: 2 fore overturning and com- IF YOU RECEIVED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND/OR N/V: 4 ing to a final rest on its left Medical Calls: 95 Allergic Reaction: 3 AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION IN 2011, AND THERE side facing southwest. Craley was pronounced HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN Cardiac: 4 Fire Calls: 23 dead at the scene by Co- AND RETURN YOUR CARD. KEEP THE CARD YOU WERE Trauma: 16 lumbia County EMS per- MAILED AS YOUR RECEIPT. Motor vehicle crash: 14 Structure:2 sonnel, FHP reported. Miscellaneous medical Brush fire: 11 Rescue workers from call: 24 Vehicle fire: 0 IF YOU PURCHASED THE PROPERTY IN THE YEAR 2011 Suwannee County Altered mental status: 1 Motor vehicle crash: 8 Fire/Rescue stations 1 and AND RECEIVED THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND/ Respiratory: 9 Med assist: 2 51 responded, along with OR AGRICULTURAL CLASSIFICATION FROM THE Diabetic: 2 Hazmat: 0 units from Columbia PREVIOUS OWNER, YOU MUST REAPPLY IN YOUR Weakness: 5 Tree on road: 0 County. NAME FOR THE EXEMPTION OR CLASSIFICATION TO Abdominal pain: 3 According to SCFR, Co- Seizure: 1 Volunteer Fire CONTINUE. lumbia County units re- Overdose: 2 Responses: 25 turned to their station since CVA: 2 the accident was in Suwan- 718903amv Standby: 3 E-1 as R-5: 5 nee County. I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 /LIVE OAK PAGE 13A Man jailed for sexual battery By Jeffry Boatright “At this [email protected] point, the defendant A Live Oak man has grabbed the been jailed for the sexual victim by battery of a woman and the arms holding her against her and threw Reggie will, the Live Oak Police her down Weatherspoon Department reported. on the According to a press re- c o u c h , ” lease by the LOPD, the vic- LOPD Det. Justin Bates tim went to the home of stated in a press release. Reggie T. Weatherspoon, According to Bates, 37, Live Oak, to visit a Weatherspoon then sexual- friend. Once at the home, ly forced himself on the the victim and Weather- victim without her consent. spoon were talking when Although the victim at- Weatherspoon reportedly tempted to escape, she began touching and making could not leave until sexual advances toward the Weatherspoon released her, victim, reports show. reports show. When the victim attempt- Weatherspoon was ar- ed to leave the residence, rested Feb. 8 and booked she found that Weather- into the Suwannee County spoon had locked the door Jail on charges of sexual and she could not exit the battery and false imprison- house. ment.

Panama City man faces multipleBy Jeffry Boatright fraudr e charges c o r d s [email protected] show. Some Feral cats gather behind and beneath downtown businesses along Warren Street in Live Oak. of the peo- A Panama City man was ple were arrested on I-10 in Suwan- born in the Campaign underway to save the cats nee County, near the U.S. 1920s and 90 interchange on multiple 1930s and Glen Miller By Jeffry Boatright they are fed near the retention pond will no longer reproduce,” Everett charges, including posses- authorities [email protected] between Suwannee Avenue and Pine said. “After they age and pass away, sion of counterfeit credit suspect that they are either Avenue, behind the Supervisor of the colonies of feral cats in the city cards and using personal deceased or incapacitated. A new campaign is underway in Elections Office. will dwindle away.” identification of the de- After Miller was arrest- Live Oak to save the cats. If one local “This campaign is not confined to While Everett does not view the fer- ceased, Florida Highway ed, he admitted possession businessman’s theory is right, the the downtown area,” Everett said. “It al cats that are downtown as a nui- Patrol arrest reports show. and knowledge of the red campaign will considerably reduce includes the entire city.” sance, he is concerned about them be- According to reports, suitcase, shoes, pornogra- the number of feral cats in Live Oak According to Everett, they will be- ing hit by cars along Howard Street. Glen Miller, 32, Panama phy and the computer. He over the long run. gin catching the feral cats in live traps “This is a much better process than City, was stopped by the admitted knowledge, but According to Barney Everett, he got and carry them to be neutered or euthanizing,” Everett said. FHP around 4 p.m., Feb. 8, not ownership of the note- the idea from a 2010 edition of Cat spayed. Once they are spayed or Everett and his wife, Sherry, ask for for two moving violations. book and credit cards. Fancy Magazine. neutered, the cat’s ear will be slightly the help of others who love cats and When officers detected the However, a handwriting “It is really simple,” Everett said. nipped off at the top to indicate the in- wish to assist in in this campaign. Vol- odor of raw marijuana and sample of Miller’s matched “You trap the cats, neuter or spay ternational sign that he or she has been unteers are needed to help feed and determined that he did not the handwriting found in them and return them to the very place spayed or neutered. trap the feral cats. The campaign is have a valid drivers license, the notebook, reports show. they were trapped.” Everett said that spaying and neu- also accepting donations in the form Miller was detained and a Miller was arrested on Everett has been burdened by the tering are safe procedures that can be of money for vet services, cat food, probable search was con- numerous charges, includ- number of feral cats behind his busi- done when a cat is as young as eight live traps, feed and water dispensers, ducted on his vehicle. ing illegal use of credit ness and other businesses along War- weeks old. The procedures can even cages and cat carriers. There will be a Reports show that the cards, possession of coun- ren Street. be done on mother cats while they are donation basket in the Big Wheel search revealed a red suit- terfeit credit cards, using “We decided to start a campaign still nursing kittens. Market Place at 127 W. Howard St. case with eight new visa personal identification of and it is simply called Save the Cats Although the older feral cats will be According to Everett, they are also credit cards with separate the deceased, illegal use of Campaign Live Oak,” Everett said. returned to their environment, the looking into veterinarians who might names and numbers im- credit cards and no valid At this point, Everett and others younger kittens will be adopted out to be willing to work with the campaign. printed on each card, a lap- driver’s license. feed the cats behind the buildings caring homes, Everett explained. For more information, please con- top computer, a notebook, a Miller was booked into along Warren Street and other loca- “Eventually, feral cats throughout tact Barney Everett at (386) 364-1006 large amount of porno- the Suwannee County Jail. tions on a daily basis. 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1st Annual Joint Board of Directors area for a combined total of 70 member encouraged attending elected officials Florida Local Government Excellence, Meeting and Fellowship Dinner cities and towns. Together the NWFLC and municipal staff to strive for excel- is offered to municipalities across the and SRLC passed resolutions concern- lence through education and discussed state of Florida as a complimentary ser- The Northwest Florida League of ing water management, pensions, and the Florida League of Cities University vice. Cities (NWFLC) and Suwannee River Amtrak services. initiative (FLCU) as a venue toward The Northwest Florida League of League of Cities (SRLC) hosted the 1st During the program, Florida League that goal. Held in a regional summit Cities, Inc. and Suwannee River League Annual Joint Board of Directors Meet- of Cities President Pat Bates, Mayor of format, the University invites munici- of Cities are the official organizations ing and Fellowship Dinner on Jan. 19, Altamonte Springs, presented the SRLC palities to learn ethics policy, revenue of the municipal governments (cities, 2012, in Greenville, Fla. at the new 2011 Municipal Official of the Year to management, governance, and econom- towns, and villages) in the Northwest Honey Lake Plantation. The event was City of Madison Mayor, Jim Catron for ic development. Florida and Suwannee River region. designed to build connections with mu- his excellence in leadership, civic com- The FLCU, a partnership of the The NWFLC and SRLC were estab- nicipalities across North Florida. The mitment, public outreach and service to Florida League of Cities, the Florida In- lished to meet and serve the needs of NWFLC and SRLC cover a 27 county the SRLC and the FLC. President Bates stitute of Government and Center for the region’s municipal officials. Backyard Birds – See ‘Em and Feed ‘Em

The Suwannee River Regional Library Audubon Society. Ms. Thomas and Ms. will be hosting a program on Backyard Mundy will be discussing how to identify Birds- See ‘Em and Feed ‘Em on Saturday, and feed the birds in our backyards. We See Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. will also be able to make a pinecone bird Suwannee The program will feature Valerie feeder to take home at the end of the pre- Thomas and Judee Mundy of Four Rivers sentation. Democrat

Will Anbe held atAsh 7:00 PM, Wednesdayon Wednesday, February 22, at JenningsService United Methodist Church, in Jennings, Florida. All are invited to mark the beginning of the Lenten Season online with this very special and moving service. For more information, please call 386-938- 4303 or 386-752-8752. Emily “Pookie Suwannee Democrat Bear” Miller keeps her lead, Section B while Misty Wednesday, February 15, 2012 “Aqua Holic” Ward, of Bran- ford, goes in for a hip check to the Ocala Can- nibals jammer. The ACR Hun- nies traveled to Ocala on Sun- day night and SPORTSSPORTS won 164-88. See more Derby below Raiders pull upset at district championship

The Bulldogs play Rutherford High School tomorrow night, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. A Bulldog feels the pressure from Raiders. - Photos: Paul Buchanan (SuwanneeSports.com)

The Suwannee High School boys basketball team fell to the Rickards Meanwhile the boys are runners-up for the district and will play Ruther- Raiders Saturday, Feb. 11, at the district championship game. ford High School (District 1 champs) at Rutherford Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 The final score was 58-55. p.m. Congratulations Lakers

S u w a n n e e Alexander and Parks & Recre- assistant coach ation 2011-12 Gerald Smith. Pee Wee Basket- Pictured from ball Champi- left to right: De'- onship went to vaughn Frier- the Lakers. The son, Jaylen Han- photo was taken k e r s o n , at the champi- Trey Tolliver, onship party that Beavon Brock, was held at Piz- Austin Smith, za Hut with each Tyrece Freeman, player receiving Cy O'steen, Cole a basketball Thomas and achievement coach Alexan- award for a great der. Not pictured season. is Michayla They were Weatherly. coached by Jerry

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Hunnies defeat Lakeland, Ocala in weekend season openers By Misty A. Ward "I am extremely proud of how well the The Hunnies had 11 skaters on Satur- nies would be tired from our winning [email protected] Hunnies played together this weekend. I day night up against Lakeland’s 14 home bout the night before, but we were saw great improvements in both individ- members. The Hunnies led throughout able to pull it together and triumph over LAKE CITY, Fla. — Heading into ual skills and the unity of the team as a the game with a score at half of 105 to the Cannibals for two back-to-back their third season with back-to-back whole. Every practice, every game, 61. The final score was 182-147. wins,” Davids said. bouts, the ACR Hunnies, a women’s flat brings us closer to our true potential," On Sunday night, the Hunnies had 12 The ACR Hunnies consist of athletes, track roller derby team, took its weekend ACR Hunnies president and captain Jen- skaters rostered against Ocala’s 14 referees and volunteers from Alachua, season opener by storm defeating the ni “Lethal Dose” Davids said. skaters. The Hunnies were behind for the Columbia and Suwannee Counties, in Lakeland Derby Dames, 182-147, on Davids and Emily “Pookie Bear” first few jams of the bout, but pulled Florida, and Lowndes County in Geor- Saturday night, in Lake City, at the Skat- Miller, both of Gainesville, were named ahead with an ACR power jam. The gia. ing Palace. On Sunday night, the Hun- most valuable players by the Lakeland Hunnies remained in the lead throughout The national roller derby revival be- nies, with members from Suwannee and Ocala teams following the respec- the rest of the game coming out with the gan in 2001 in Austin, Texas, and has County, defeated the Ocala Cannibals, tive bouts. Davids was MVP blocker and victory, 164-88. 164-88, in Ocala. Miller was MVP jammer, on both nights. “I was a bit concerned that my Hun- SEE HUNNIES, PAGE 3B I SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT PAGE 2B /LIVE OAK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 SPORTS

Deangelo Ross (4) sinks a basket under pressure. A Bulldog keeps the ball from a Raider.

Marcus Lane (5) in action. De’Andre Devore looks for a shot.

Deangelo Ross (4) in action.

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Emily “Pookie Bear” Miller skates to the outside to get around an Ocala Cannibal on Sun- Sara “Salma Hectic” Ivines and Jenni “Lethal Dose” Davids team up to keep the Ocala Can- day night. The Hunnies won the bout 164-88, in Ocala. nibals jammer from scoring points. The ACR Hunnies defeated the Cannibals in Ocala Sun- day night, 164-88.

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Dow began his Of course, you know to Bath on over 4 Acres. hottest North Florida bands PHOTO Asking $320,000 these days and will be rock- group became the Twin musical career singing in bring those dancing shoes. MLS#77978 ing the house with brand Rivers Band for five years. church at a young age and The SOSMP’s SOS Café new top 40 country, classic In 2004 Bill joined the fell in love with music. At and Restaurant is always rock n roll and pure, good Justin Case Band where he 22, he joined the “Hardly open during events and funky music Friday and continues to play bass. Bill Traditional” band where brings wonderful culinary HOME, SHOP, & POOL... Saturday, Feb. 17-18. Justin says if his mother hadn’t members played country creations to delight you and E Case was recently signed to dragged him into that band and rock music. Last year, your guests. The SOS Café RIC ED All included in this sale. P OV Immaculate 4 Bdrm/2.5ba PR play the May 2-5, 2012 room with a trumpet he Dow became a lead singer and Restaurant in the Music IM MH with large master Bd w/ office, inground pool, Suwannee River Jam, the would not be the same per- and rhythm guitarist with Hall opens at 5 p.m. Mon- 32 x 36 shop, paved road & largest country jam in the son today. His children, Bill the band. day, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 plus acres. $129,900. Call Kellie Shirah 386-208-3847. South. and Joyce, are in their first Ronnie Baldwin started Friday and Saturday M L S # 7 7 9 4 4 Formed years ago, this year of band and chorus, re- playing drums at age 12 af- evening for dinner and rocking country band packs spectively. Bill says his ter seeing the Beatles on the events, closed Tuesday. the house for its events and dream would be to make Ed Sullivan Show. At 14 he Karaoke begins at 7 p.m. BANK OWNED- 1,066 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located South of Lake City. Asking $57,000. Call for more rocks the rafters to boot! enough money playing bass was playing gigs with Monday and Thursday, information. MLS#79937 This group of top musicians to pay the bills. much older guys in a band Wednesday night is ladies’ LARGE- 2,300+ sq.ft., 4/3 DWMH on 1 acre in Jennings, Fl. includes Ronnie Baldwin, Jerry Guy’s passion for called the Surfs. By the night with a DJ while Fri- Walk-in shower, two fireplaces, enclosed front deck and music started at age 11 time he was 18, Baldwin day and Saturday’s live storage buildings for just$58,500. MLS#779578 Monty Savitz, Matt Johns, when his father, Noah N. had formed Butterfly Cov- shows begin at 8 p.m. Mu- GR EAT LOCATION for anyone who wants a home/ office Bill Sheddan, Jerry Guy, in Lake City. Two Story, 2,300 sq.ft. building. $91,400. Frank Freihopher and Dow Guy, bought him a Silver- er, playing football for sic Hall admission is $5 per MLS#78494 Young. tone guitar from Sears. The Suwannee High on Friday person with the $5 deducted LOCATED ON CR 250 - Older 4/2 frame home on 5 acres Freihofer was born in Mi- rest is history. His dad nights then hurrying to from your evening’s tab ex- with Detached concrete block garage. $98,000. MLS#76155 ami but now lives in Live taught him the only three shower afterward so he cept for special events Possible Owner Financing on the Following Land Listings Oak and is a singer/song- chords he knew and from could make it to the gym to when prices will be posted. EMERALD COVE- T wo 1/2 acre lots close to Lake City, writer who fell in love with that point on, Jerry taught play drums for the dance! Check out the beautiful new Live Oak and I-75. $9,000. Each. Lake City. MLS#72907 music at an early age. Frank himself to play a number of He also formed the very improvements in the Music TAKE YOUR PICK! Several lots to choose from in learned early that music has instruments, including bass popular Suwannee River Hall where there is now a Cannon Creek Place. $9,000 each. Lake City. MLS#72939 the power to make a bad guitar, drums, lead guitar Band. When Baldwin met full service bar. NICE WOODED 1.88 acre lot located at cul-de-sac. $9,900. day good. When he was 16, and steel guitar. He has Ronny McKinley (now of For more information Lake City. MLS#72906 Frank was invited to sing on traveled all over the United McKinley and Beggs) in about the Spirit of the IN TOWN- Small lots in town convenient location close to stage with the Justin Case States with many bands, 1987 they started playing Suwannee Music Park, call shopping $11,000 each. Live Oak. MLS#72886 Band at a rodeo and fell in backing up such singers as country music together, 386-364-1683, email spir- CARRIAGE PLACE- 1/2 acre lot for just $14,400. Live love with the crowd. From Ronnie Milsap, the late, forming Justin Case Band. 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Celtic Woman will bring their new North American nated music producer David Downs. Celtic Woman is tour BELIEVE to University of Florida’s O’Connell backed by their six-piece band, the Aontas Choir and a Center at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. renowned championship Irish dancer. Celtic Woman debuted on public television in March The BELIEVE LIVE U.S. tour celebrates a new studio 2005 and quickly emerged as a commercial success, sell- album and companion live concert DVD of the same ing more than 6 million CDs/DVDs and more than 2 mil- name. BELIEVE recently debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s lion concert tickets worldwide. Their genre-defining, mul- World Music and Top Internet Album charts. ti-platinum-selling CD/DVD projects have each held No. The all-female singing sensation – comprised of vio- 1 positions on the Billboard World Music charts: Celtic linist Máiréad Nesbitt and singers Chloë Agnew, Lisa Woman (2005), A Christmas Celebration (2006), A New Lambe and Susan McFadden – will perform classic Irish Journey (2007), The Greatest Journey (2008) and Songs tunes, such as The Water Is Wide, Green Grow the Rush- From The Heart (2010). es, A Woman’s Heart and The Parting Glass; timeless pop Tickets are on sale and available for this performance. anthems such as Bridge Over Troubled Water and Sailing; Call 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll free and inspirational songs including You’ll Never Walk within Florida), or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu for Alone and Ave Maria under the direction of Emmy-nomi- more information. Máiréad Nesbitt - Photo: Jason Fobart Get an inside look at the Florida Highway Patrol Troopers – Inside the glimpse! The Florida High- The Center for Faith and duties performed by the Pa- role in achieving the vision understand the dedication Florida Highway Patrol way Patrol announced to- Freedom, Inc., doing busi- trol on an everyday basis of a Safer Florida. and commitment to public day the release of Troopers ness as Salt & Light Pro- and includes touching Stuart J. Roth, Founder service that is exemplified TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – – Inside the Florida High- ductions, produced the 92- footage of a law enforce- and President of the Lake- by the FHP. Unfortunately, Have you ever wondered way Patrol, a documentary minute video that follows ment funeral. The video wood Ranch based Salt & we often take for granted what it is like to be a state that features recruits on the the 118th recruit class demonstrates the breadth Light Productions noted, “I those individuals whose trooper? Here is your path to becoming a state through the training acade- and depth of the statewide felt it was important for cit- primary responsibility is chance to catch an inside trooper. my, highlights the many law enforcement agency’s izens all over our state to ensuring public safety. This documentary will serve to remind us of the sacrifice being made on a daily basis by the men and women of the FHP.” FHP is offering the video to Florida media outlets as a public service. Members of the media may request a free copy of the documen- tary by emailing a request t o [email protected]. A limited number of copies are available, and requests will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The DVD is available for purchase at www.Ama- zon.com. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Mo- tor Vehicles provides high- way safety and security through excellence in ser- vice, education and en- forcement. The Department is leading the way to a safer Florida through the effi- cient and professional exe- cution of its core mission: the issuance of driver li- censes, vehicle tags and ti- tles and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit www.flhsmv.gov or follow us on Twitter @FDHSMV. You can find us on Facebook, too.

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Big trucks equal big blind spots, so pass safely is a driver’s responsibility to drive with care.” driving behaviors around big rigs on the road with the On Feb. 27 - 29, troopers statewide will be on the look- Florida Highway Patrol. Drivers on Florida roadways may want to practice some out for violations attributed to aggressive driving such as: Pairing the ‘big trucks equal big blind spots’ message relaxation techniques before hitting the road this month. following too closely, unsafe lane change and speeding; with the opportunity to ‘see what our drivers see’ through The Florida Highway Patrol today announced an educa- committed by truck and car drivers as they interact on community education is a unique approach that we be- tion and enforcement campaign to ticket aggressive truck Florida highways. lieve will promote responsible driving for everyone.” and car drivers. In crashes involving cars and commercial In addition to targeted enforcement, the campaign will The Institute of Police Technology and Management trucks, actions by drivers account for 88 percent of the use billboard and radio messaging to increase awareness will conduct surveys prior to and after the education and crashes. Only 12 percent of the crashes are the result of among car and truck drivers of safe driving behaviors enforcement campaign to measure the campaign’s effec- vehicle defects, road conditions or inclement weather. The around one another and of the heightened risk of receiving tiveness. campaign aims to reduce commercial motor vehicle-relat- a ticket for a violation. In addition, FHP will collaborate The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor ed crashes, injuries and fatalities by combining outreach, with the Florida Trucking Association to conduct activi- Vehicles provides highway safety and security through ex- education and evaluation with targeted enforcement ac- ties at schools and community centers around the state to cellence in service, education and enforcement. The De- tivities to raise awareness among car and truck drivers educate drivers on how to share the road safely with partment is leading the way to a safer Florida through the about safe driving behaviors. trucks. efficient and professional execution of its core mission: “The Florida Highway Patrol is committed to keeping FTA President and CEO, Mary Lou Rajchel, said, the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and our roadways safe for all motorists, and we are pleased to “Safety on Florida’s roadways is a cooperative effort by operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more partner with the Florida Trucking Association on this safe- cars and trucks alike. As an industry, safety is at the top of about DHSMV and the services offered, visit ty campaign,” said Col. David Brierton. “Whether you are our minds—it matters above all else. We are pleased with www.flhsmv.gov or follow us on Twitter @FDHSMV. driving a commercial motor vehicle or a passenger car, it the opportunity to take our No Zone message about safe You can find us on Facebook, too. Civil War battle to be commemorated this weekend

148th Anniversary of Florida’s Largest mounted cavalry and three African uled throughout the weekend. zation and The Blue Grey Army of Flori- Civil War Battle American regiments, took part in the On Friday, Feb. 17, educational pro- da, Inc. battle that ended with 2,807 casualties grams are planned for students. School For more information, visit OLUSTEE –The Florida Department and a Confederate victory. The 54th groups may call (386) 397-7009 to reg- www.floridastateparks.org/olustee or of Environmental Protection’s Olustee Massachusetts was among the African ister for the event. The fee for Friday http://battleofolustee.org. Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida’s American troops that fought at Olustee. will be $2 per person. Admission on Sat- first state park, will host the 36th Annu- The living history weekend features a urday and Sunday will be $7 for adults This event will take place: al Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee Civil War-era battle reenactment on Sat- and $3 for children, pre-school age chil- on Feb. 17-19, 2012. Throughout the urday at 3:30 p.m., as well as the reen- dren are free. Food concessions will be Friday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, weekend, more than 2,000 demonstra- actment of the Battle of Olustee on Sun- available. Pets are not allowed at the Feb. 19, 2012 tors will present living history impres- day at 1:30 p.m. Period music concerts, Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. sions of military and civilian life at the lectures, battlefield surgical practices during the reenactment. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park time of Florida’s largest Civil War bat- and the lives of both white and black The Olustee Battle Civil War Reenact- 5890 Battlefield Trail Road tle. civilians during the war will be por- ment is sponsored by the Florida Park Olustee, Florida The Battle of Olustee was fought on trayed by reenactors. Military camps and Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Olus- (15 miles east of Lake City, 50 miles Feb. 20, 1864. Full-scale artillery, drills by infantry and artillery are sched- tee Battlefield Citizen Support Organi- west of Jacksonville)

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New York Day Peace”(50’s – 80’s music), Save the Cats Live Oak neutering, traps, carriers, Feb. 25. Location is Mc- cates who protect the rights New York Day, for all raffles, door prizes, etc. Volunteers needed! cages, food & water con- Culley Farm in Jasper. Join of elders residing in nurs- who have lived anywhere Cost is $13 per person. T.N.R. campaign to save tainers etc. Anyone inter- horse lovers from all over ing homes, assisted living in New York State, will be Wine and beer, including Live Oaks ferrel cats has ested in helping in any way the Southeast to ride along facilities and adult family in the afternoon of March NY brands, will be avail- been started. Ferrel and please contact Barney or the Withlacoochee River. care homes. The program’s 17 at the Lake City Shrine able, or BYOB. Casual stray cats will be trapped, Sherry at 386-364-1006. Participate in our Poker local councils are seeking Club on Brown Road. dress-wear Green for St. neutered and returned to Donated items may be tak- Run Game along the trail. additional volunteers to There will be a social Hour Pats! Call the Lloyds at where they were trapped. en to the Big Wheel Market Demonstration on thera- identify, investigate and re- with appetizers, a St. 752-4885 or Bob Peloni at All kittens & friendly cats Place at 127 W Howard St. peutic riding for individu- solve residents’ concerns. Patrick’s Day dinner pre- 984-5982 for info and will be adopted out. The Arc North Florida als with disabilities. Special training and certifi- pared by the Shrine Club, reservations (DEADLINE Donations needed: Cat Trail of Hearts Join us for a wonderful cation is provided. entertainment by “2 March 10) food, wet & dry, money for Annual Benefit Ride day supporting a great All interested cause. individuals www.arcnfl.com/ride Who care about protect- 386-362-7143 #5 or ing the health, safety, wel- [email protected] fare and rights of long-term Here’s My Card The McAlpin care facility residents -- Community Club who often have no one else The McAlpin Communi- to advocate for them -- are Keep the numbers of these locally ty Club welcomes everyone encouraged to call toll-free to their monthly meetings, (888) 831-0404 or visit the owned businesses on hand for all of which are held on the sec- program’s Web site at ond Monday of each http://ombudsman.myflori- your service and shopping needs. month. da.com. The McAlpin Communi- The Sparkleberry ty Club asks everyone to Chapter mark their calendars and Of the Florida Native join us on Saturday, May 5, Plant Society - meets the & 2012, for our first annual second Tuesday of each t ABBEY yard sale and fundraising month, 6:30 p.m., Hatch Bobca AK event. The proceeds will Park Community Center, IVE O help benefit the club’s 403 SE Craven St., Bran- Work L AGE building fund, which hosts ford. All are welcome. For STOR a variety of civic groups in- information call 386-364- ed INI 20 cluding two local 4-H 9309. nte M 10x 7 ara 5 ¥ 1 Gu 0x1 7 ¥ 1 6 20 AGE 0 Clubs, a Home and Com- Grief recovery is a s! ¥ 5x STOR 0 e 5 D - t 7 t Ra 5x1 OLLE F wes 2 ¥ ONTR 0 munity Education (HCE) painful process. Lo 2 ATE C • 10x2 1073 0 C LIM 10x10 )209- 6 x10 • (386 4 5x5 • 5 Club and volunteer fire- GriefShare is a weekly • j d y r Roa e v Chaunc n Gold Kist 26 fighters. If you would like video seminar featuring R.L. day its located o e Oak 364-66 Call To Un ren St., Liv to donate any items for this some of the nation’s fore- e: 121 Van Bu R ental Offic event, please call Debbie most experts on grief re- Phillips at 364-7028. covery topics. Each The Club is located at Wednesday evening semi- 9981 170th Terrace in nar is combined with a McAlpin, directly across grief support group discus- from the Post Office on US sion time. GriefShare is Hwy 129. Membership held at FBC Live Oak each rinding fees are $10.00 per family Wednesday evening at G per year. 6:00 p.m. Stump For info call Barbara Volunteers Needed! Parks @ 362-3044 or Deb- Surrey Place Care Center XI bie Phillips @ 364-7028 in Live Oak is looking for A CrossHeir Outfitters interested volunteers who T Men's and Boys Event would like to share their

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The McAlpin include complimentary vis- building on Sister’s Wel- day of each month at the and Shands Lakeshore backgrounds. Visit the Community Club its for two different restau- come Road. The group also Blake Lowe Building on Hospital. For more infor- Florida Association's web The Club is located at rants. Door prizes will be meets Thursday mornings 4th. Avenue in Wellborn. mation about the Lake page at 9981 170th Terrace in given. There will be bingo at 9:30 AM in Live Oak at We start with a social get DeSoto Farmer Market call http://www.ffrw.net/home. McAlpin, directly across after the meal. Also, there the Suwannee Coalition of- together at 7:00 PM with a 386-697-2176 or 386-719- html. Covering North Cen- from the Post Office. Mem- are trips planned for this fice located at 208 North covered dish dinner and 5766. tral Florida - all women are bership fees are $10.00 per group. Please call 330- Ohio Avenue. This group have a relaxed general dis- Alcohol Anonymous encouraged to attend and family per year. 6319 if you have any ques- provides spiritual and emo- cussion on the events in the Live Oak Group be involved in the political For info call Barbara tions. Please put Senior tional support in a non- community. Immediately Voting precinct building, process! For more Parks @ 362-3044 or Deb- Citizens meetings on the judgmental setting. Come following dinner we have Nobles Ferry Road, Live info contact President bie Phillips @ 364-7028 first Monday of each experience the freedom an invited speaker to broad- Oak, Fl. Tuesday, Thursday Gayle Cannon: 386-303- month on your calendar. from addictions that is en our knowledge of what (BBS) and Friday 8 p.m. 2 6 1 6 , Navy and Marine Corps Come join us and enjoy found in Christ. Greater Vi- is happening in our county. Contact Rosemary 386- [email protected] Shipmates who served great friends and wonderful sions is an outreach of Each month we have a 362-6338 or Carl at 386- First Baptist Church of on the USS Columbus CA- fellowship. Christ Central but open to speaker that will be inter- 362-4221. Dowling Park 74/cG-12 from 1944 REVISION for Feb., anyone. For more informa- esting and informative. Bingo, Bingo, Bingo! Free Meals for Seniors. through 1976 and the USS March, April, May tion contact 208-1345. Call Ruth Ford @ 386-963- Hosted by American Le- We are a meal site for the COLUMBUS (SSN-762) The Senior Citizens will Grief Support group of- 5334 if you have any ques- gion Post 107 Every Tues- Suwannee River Economic past and present, if you meet at the regular time fered at Antioch Baptist tions. day, 3 p.m. early games, 7 Council. Free meals are would like to share memo- (the first Monday) in Feb. Church Are you a time p.m. evening games. Take served for seniors over the ries and camaraderie with & March. There will be NO GriefShare recovery traveler? Hwy 129, 6 miles south of age of 60 in the church fel- old friends and make new meeting in April because of and support group Wish you could travel Live Oak, turn left at the lowship hall Monday ones, please contact Allen the fair. Also, the meeting Will begin meeting at back in time? Explore BINGO sign, then 1 mile. through Friday from 12 R. Hope, President, 3828 for May will be changed to Antioch Baptist Church in Suwannee County’s past Grief support group noon to 1 p.m. For more in- Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, Mon., May 14th, because Live Oak each Tuesday at with historian Eric Mus- Meeting weekly at First formation or to sign up, IN 46815-4505. Home: of elections. All meetings 10 a.m. The church is locat- grove as he tells of the Baptist Church in Live Oak please contact us at 386- (260) 486-2221 - 8 a.m. - 5 are at 10:30 a.m. in the W. ed at 5203 CR 795 (Boys area’s unique history and at 6 pm on Wednesdays. 658-2360. p.m. Eastern Time, Fax: Annex at the Suwannee Ranch Road). GriefShare is legends featuring photos, Call 362-1583 for more in- Volunteer Opportunity 260-492-9771, email: County Coliseum. Don't 13 weeks starting March maps and memorabilia. formation. Non-denomina- & Meeting Notice [email protected]. forget the changes for April 6th ending May 29th, non- The free presentations are tional - everyone welcome. Florida’s Long-Term Bingo and May. All other meet- denominational group that held on the first Tuesday of This is an on-going support Care Ombudsman Program Hosted by the American ings will be on the first features Biblical teaching each month at 6:30 pm at group and I would appreci- needs volunteers to join its Legion Post 107. Every Mon. of each month at on grief and recovery top- the Suwannee County His- ate you placing it in your corps of dedicated advo- Tuesday. Early games are 10:30 a.m. at the Coliseum ics. You can begin the torical Museum located publication through the cates who protect the rights at 3 p.m. and evening unless notified. Please call GriefShare sessions at any just north of the railroad fall. of elders residing in nurs- games are at 7 p.m. Take 386-330-6319 if any ques- time. Please call Antioch tracks in Live Oak in the Baptist Men's Meeting ing homes, assisted living Hwy. 129, six miles south tions. Church (386) 362-3101 or old train depot. For more at Wellborn Baptist facilities and adult family of Live Oak, turn left at the Artist Guild Kathy Bauman (386) 362- information call Randy Church care homes. The program’s BINGO sign, then one The meetings are held at 3823 for more information. Torrence (362-1776) or The 2nd Thursday night local councils are seeking mile. Suwannee High School at Elks Monday Bingo Eric Musgrove (842-2174). of every month beginning additional volunteers to American Legion Post 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday At Live Oak Elks Lodge The Suwannee at 6:30 pm the men of Well- identify, investigate and re- Meeting of each month. 1165, 415 East Howard St. Coalition born Baptist Church and solve residents’ concerns. First Thursday of each The ARC of North Flori- Live Oak. Early sessions 3 Has changed our annual their friends join together Special training and certifi- month at noon. All military da Event dates: p.m. - 6 p.m. and the pay- meeting schedule. We will to eat and worship together cation is provided. All in- veterans are invited to join 2/25/12 Annual Benefit out will be on a percentage no longer be meeting with a special speaker and terested individuals who us. Contact Randall White Trail Ride basis. Late sessions: 7 p.m. monthly. We will meet music. You are invited to care about protecting the for information at 386-984- 3/24/12 14th Annual - 10 p.m. There will be 29 quarterly - four times per come and bring a dessert. health, safety, welfare and 6245. Lawn Mower Race games each paying $50. year. Here are the remain- The church is located on rights of long-term care fa- Senior citizens 5/11/12 The Arc North One progressive jackpot ei- ing dates we will meet in Highway 90 West between cility residents -- who often Senior citizens meet the Florida Golf Tournament ther $50 or $250. One Bo- the upcoming fiscal year: Live Oak and Lake City at have no one else to advo- first Monday of each www.arcnfl.com nanza paying $50. One ex- April 5, 2012 the intersection with Lowe cate for them -- are encour- month in the west annex of Addiction Support tra large jackpot starting at The Lake DeSoto Lake Road in Wellborn, Fl. aged to call toll-free (888) the Suwannee Co. Colise- Group: $300 if won on the last farmers market Call 386-963-2231 with 831-0404 or visit the pro- um. If you are fifty years Greater Visions faith- number called from the Bo- Lake City, FL, The Lake any questions or visit our gram’s Web site at HY- old or older or disabled. based addictions support nanza game - $100 conso- DeSoto Farmers Market is website at www.wellborn- PERLINK "http://ombuds- The dues are $5 per year. group meets weekly in two lation prize. Kitchen will open every Saturday from baptist.com. man.myflorida.com/" Each member is to bring a locations. Meetings are be open from 4-8 p.m. 8am to 1 p.m. in Wilson Love Forever http://ombudsman.myflori- covered dish to each meet- held on Tuesday nights at Wellborn Park, located along Lake Live Oak Church of da.com. ing. 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For please call the local teering you may contact #107 American Legion is formation please call 850- sausage, orange juice and more information contact: Suwannee River Econom- Pat and Jo Ann Lynch at Randall E. White, 386- 973-9451. coffee. The Annual Blue- [email protected] or ic, Inc. at (386) 362-6079. (386) 935-1076 or Roger 984-6245 or email at TABE tests berry Festival is held on call: 229/455-2267 Free English Classes Burnside at (386) 935- [email protected] Monday - Thursday the first Friday & Saturday Beginner line dance Clases de Ingles - Gratis, 3343. Donate your old cars Monday - Thursday at 5 of June. lessons aprenden, Pronunciacion, Free Sunday lunch People may be thinking p.m. (by appointment): Auxiliary of the Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:15 Conversacion -Clases em- Hamilton County of donating their old cars TABE (Test of Adult Basic American Legion pm. Lake Park United piesan el 8 de Agosto, A group headed up by as part of a clean up. The Education) at NFCC Test- Post 107 Methodist Church in the 2011, cada lunes y jueves, Pat and JoAnn Lynch will Boys and Girls Clubs ing Center (Bldg. #16), Hosting Wall of Honor Fellowship Hall, Hwy 41 7 -9 p.m. Maestra Felicia be serving a free lunch at would be happy to take Madison. TABE is re- The Auxiliary of the Amer- S. at S. Essa Street. For Doty y el equipo, 386-249- the Civic Center in Jasper, their old cars. People do- quired for acceptance into ican Legion Post 107 is info call (229)455-2267. 0096. Las clases van estar on the 2nd Sunday of the nating to the Clubs will not vocational/technical pro- hosting a Wall of Honor. If Greater Visions en la Iglesia Episcopal, month. We need volun- only get rid of the unwant- grams. Photo ID required. you have a friend or rela- Support Group San Lukas, 1391 SW 11th teers to help set up and ed car but will be con- Pre-registration & schedul- tive that is currently in ac- Addiction Support St., (Se encuenntra la Igle- serve the meals. If you are tributing to the clubs. Boys ing time & date are re- tive duty of any of the mil- Group: Greater Visions sia en frente del hospital en interested in volunteering and Girls Clubs really quired. To register please itary branches, we would faith-based addictions sup- Live Oak). you may contact Pat and Jo work with kids in most call 850-973-9451. like to honor him/her by port group meets weekly in Cub Scout Pack Ann Lynch at (386) 935- communities and offer a Love a mystery? posting a picture and name two locations. Meetings No. 408 1076 or Roger Burnside at safe place for them. If you Try locating your ances- on our Wall of Honor. It are held on Tuesday nights Tiger, Wolf, Bears and (386) 935-3343. wish to donate a car, call tors by working on your will be located in the at 7:00 PM in Lake City at Webelos dens (grades one - Did you earn your 800-246-0493. Not only family tree. The Suwannee American Legion main the Christ Central Church five) - every Thursday, pin? will donators be helping Valley Genealogy Society hall on post 107, the same building on Sister’s Wel- Aug.-May only; 6:30-7:30 Reconnect with your the kids, they will be able invites you to join and building bingo is currently come Road. The group also p.m. at Live Oak Church of shipmates and help pre- to take sale price as a con- learn how to find your an- held. Please send name, meets Thursday mornings the Nazarene. serve the memories. With tribution for income tax cestors. Membership is rank and branch of service, at 9:30 AM in Live Oak at Mothers of more than 13,000 members purposes. $30 for a single member or along with current photo- the Suwannee Coalition of- Preschoolers and over 150 chapters Talent Search $35 for a family. Corpo- graph, to Teri Hamilton, fice located at 208 North (MOPS) Meeting throughout the United Do you sing or play and rate membership is also Americanism Committee Ohio Avenue. This group Meets second and fourth States, your rank or rate instrument? Do you act or available for donations of Chairman, Legion Auxil- provides spiritual and Tuesday of every month and status are active, re- dance? Do you like to read $100 or more (tax de- iary, 12364 146th Terrace, emotional support in a (August-May) at First Bap- tired or honorably dis- or spend time with a friend ductible). Meetings are Live Oak, Florida 32060. non-judgmental setting. tist Church of Live Oak @ charged are secondary to in wonderful conversation? held on the first Thursday 386-362-7978. Come experience the free- 9:30 am. MOPS Interna- the purposes of the organi- WE WANT YOU! Suwan- of each month at 7 PM at Addiction Support dom from addictions that is tional exists to encourage, zation. We are all brothers nee Health Care & Rehab the Genealogy Center at Group found in Christ. Greater equip and develop every of “The Pin.” We band to- Center is looking for your 215 Wilbur Street SW in Greater Visions faith- Visions is an outreach of mother of preschoolers to gether to honor the memo- talent for our residents. Live Oak. The library is based addictions support Christ Central but open to realize her potential as a ries of the over 4,000 men Dinner for two - $45; One open on Tuesday and group meets weekly in two anyone. For more infor- woman, mother and leader. who EARNED THE night at the Beach - $125; Thursday from 9 a.m. until locations. Meetings are mation contact 208-1345. Breakfast and childcare are RIGHT to wear” Dol- One hour volunteering to 5 p.m. and the talented held on Tuesday nights at 7 Pickin' & Grinnin' provided. www.mops.org. phins” to maintain the make memories that last folks there will be glad to p.m. in Lake City at the Every Saturday 6 p.m. I am putting together a bonds of friendship and ca- forever - PRICELESS! help. For more informa- Christ Central Church Spirit of the Suwannee family history book maraderie.You are invited Call: Lynn Brannon, Activ- tion call Jinnie or Alice at building on Sister's Wel- Music Park On the descendants of to contact us through the ities Director 386-362- 386-330-0110. come Road. The group also If you play an ocoustic Stephen, William & Sarah address below for more in- 7860 or 386-590-2961. Free English-speaking meets Thursday mornings instrument or just like to Ann Grant. Surnames in- formation: Donations needed! and literacy classes at 9:30 a.m. in Live Oak at sit and listen to good clude Grant, Hewitt, National Contact: Suwannee County Envi- Provided by Columbia the Suwannee Coalition of- Country, Gospel or Blue Adams, Land, McCray, United States Submarine ronmental Watchdogs, a County School District's fice located at 208 North Grass music, come on out McClamma & any other Veterans, PO Box 3870 non-profit organization, Career and Adult Educa- Ohio Ave. This group pro- to the Pickin' shed in the related. If you would like Silverdale, WA 98383 or 1- seeks donations for yard tion Program. Where: vides spiritual and emo- loop camping area. Pot to submit information or 877-542-DIVE r sale merchandise. Info: Wellborn, Florida, Unity of tional support in a non- luck dinners the third Sat- photos or are interested, www.ussvi.org. Local con- Sandy, 386-364-8020. God Ministries, Inc., judgmental setting. Come urday of each month. Join please contact Cher Newell tact:W. Ray Rausch, 386- CJBAT tests 12270 County Road 137 experience the freedom us --- its fun ---- its free! at 386-209-1559 or 386- 209-1473, uss483@wind- Monday - Thursday When: Every Thursday, from addictions that is Sponsored by Suwannee 364-1608. stream.net, 10035 105th Monday - Thursday at 5 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Activities found in Christ. Greater River Bluegrass Associa- Stop, drop and Recycle Drive, Live Oak, Fl 32060. p.m. (by appointment): CJ- for children will be provid- Visions is an outreach of tion. for Adults with First Baptist Church BAT (Criminal Justice Ba- ed. Please contact 386- Christ Central but open to GFWC Woman's Club Disabilities. of Live Oak, FL sic Abilities Test) at NFCC 755-8190 for additional in- anyone. For more informa- of Live Oak Comprehensive Com- Will begin holding a Testing Center (Bldg. #16), formation. tion contact 386-208-1345. Is available for rentals munity Services Inc. In- weekly grief recovery sup- Madison. CJBAT is re- Suwannee County Re- Senior Luncheon at until 11 p.m. Is there a vites you to participate in port group. GriefShare is a quired for acceptance into publican Executive Com- Wellborn Baptist Church baby shower, wedding re- our recycling project cam- non-denominational Bibli- Corrections & Law En- mittee Meeting. The 2nd Tuesday of ception, holiday party or paign. CCS Clients are re- cally based 13 week pro- forcement programs. Photo First Thursday, 7 p.m. every month beginning at other event coming up? cycling - Printer Ink Car- gram for people who are ID required. Pre-registra- The meeting will be held in 11, there is a senior lun- Please call Julie at 362- tridges, Laser Cartridges, struggling with losing a tion & scheduling time and the council chambers of cheon with a special speak- 7303 to reserve your date Cell Phones -Any Kind, loved one in death. People date are required. To regis- Live Oak City Hall at 7 er and music. Everyone is and time. Make a wonder- MP3 Players Drop off at can enter at any point in ter please call 850-973- p.m. City Hall is located on invited to come and bring a ful memory. Lafayette Extension Of- the 13 weeks. It will be 9451. the corner of White St. and covered dish. The church Narcotics Anonymous fice, Wes Haney Chevrolet, held at 6 pm on Wednes- College Placement US 90 in Live Oak. For is located on Highway 90 Road to Recovery Suwannee Tax Collectors, days. First Baptist Church Tests more information please West between Live Oak Group. Meets Tuesday at 7 Live Oak City Hall, or the is located at 401 W. Monday - Thursday visit our website: and Lake City at the inter- p.m. and Friday at 7:30 CCS Office, larger quanti- Howard in Live Oak. For Monday Thursday at 5 www.suwanneegop.com section with Lowe Lake p.m. First United ties can be picked up. For more information, people p.m. (by appointment): or call Mary Lou Sharp at Road in Wellborn, Fl. Call Methodist Church, 311 more information on how may call 386-362-1583 or College Placement Test 386-963-5213 386-963-2231 with any South Ohio Ave. Live Oak, your business can join the find us on the web at questions or visit our web- Fl, Help Line 352-376- CCS recycling team call www.fbcliveoak.org. site at www.wellbornbap- 8008 or 866-352-5323, Janet Sampson, 386-362- Haven Hospice hosts tist.com. http://uncoastna.org The 7143 ext 5 Helping Hands Volun- Lake Park Line Road to Recovery Group is Free Sunday lunch teer Orientation When: Dancers not affiliated with First Live Oak Every Tuesday morning at Offer beginner lessons United Methodist Church. For the past several 10 a.m. Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:15 pm. Weatherization months a group headed up Where: Haven Hospice at Lake Park United funding available by Pat and JoAnn Lynch Suwannee Valley Care Methodist Church in the Funding is available for have been serving a free Center, 6037 W. U.S. Hwy STATEMENT OF Fellowship Hall on Hwy Home Repairs in Suwan- lunch at the community 90, Lake City, Fl. Call Car- NONDISCRIMINATION 41 S. at S. Essa Street. For nee County. Families must info call (229)455-2267. meet income eligibility re- Line dance quirements for services. Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the Lessons at Uncle Fred- Examples of weatherizing TAX SEASON recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. dy’s, Lake Park next to repairs that could be avail- Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the EASY TERMS provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 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By Dave Zuchowski azine on today’s market. CNHI News Service In addition to picking each hand-crafted, On a recent January afternoon in our na- artisanal cheese served at the Steakhouse, tion’s capital, I walked into the Old Hicko- she carefully re-wraps every cheese in the ry Steakhouse, the Gaylord Hotels’ signa- case daily to make sure they breath (like ture restaurant, with plenty of time before wine) and that the temperature in the my appointment to watch maitre d’fro- "cave" ranges between 45 and 55 degrees mage, LaVonia Smith, prepare her cheese F. to keep them at the peak flavor and tex- cart for that evening’s dinner crowd. ture. Just what, you might ask, is a maitre Each evening, Smith chooses around 17 d’fromage? It’s the same question I posed cheeses from the cave, displays them art- to the restaurant’s general manager, John fully on her cart and adds condiments that Hackett, a food and wine-knowledgeable compliment her choices such as sweet young man who took me on a quick tour of glazed walnuts, marcona almonds and the Steakhouse. dried Turkish apricots. "Think of a maitre d’fromage as the "With one of our cheese plates, you get equivalent of a sommelier," Hackett ex- virtually a balanced meal full of calcium, plained as we strolled past the restaurant’s protein and good fatty and amino acids," white marble bar and "cheese cave," really said Smith, who changes the cheese selec- a glass-enclosed, temperature and mois- tions one or two at a time every couple ture-controlled cabinet that fits inside a weeks. wall in one of Old Hickory’s five dining Later, at the end of our meal, Smith rooms. "As a sommelier is to wine, so too rolled by with her enticing cart and handed is a maitre d’fromage to cheese." us a cheese menu, subdivided into cow, Further on, Hackett pointed out the goat, sheep, blue and mixed sections. As Spanish cedar humidor, full of imported we perused the list, she told us about the cigars, ready for purchase and smoking on history of some of the cheeses. the restaurant’s cigar terrace, then led me Even though we’d already shared a ten- into the main dining room, a lofty room der and tasty pork chop raised at the Ni- overlooking the gorgeous Woodrow Wil- man Ranch without the use of antibiotics son Bridge and flight path into Reagan Na- or hormones and an exquisite Cowboy rib- tional Airport, not to mention the Washing- eye from the award-winning Harris Ranch ton Monument in the distance. in California, we just had to try some of Turning my attention away from the DC Smith’s cheeses. Picking six from the ex- landmarks, I met up with the young maitre tensive list, we chose one from each d’fromage, an enthusiastic aficionado of cheese category as an exercise in compari- all things cheese ever since she had her son. first taste of Ossaqu-Iraty, a smooth, Smith then cut one ounce portions of slightly sweet cheese made from sheep’s each and placed them in a circle around milk in the Northern Basque area of our plates starting with the mildest at the France. six position on a clock and proceeding in a LaVonia Smith, maitre d'fromage at the Old Hickoy Steakhouse, prepares her cheese cart. A cut way above an ordinary cheese- clockwise direction to the sharpest. (Photo by Bill Rockwell) monger, Smith trained in-house under Our beautifully composed cheese plate cheese maestro, Carolyn Stromberg, and served nicely as dessert, the finishing "It’s all a matter of personal preference," site gaylordhotels.com. took classes at the Artisanal Premium touch to our meal, although Smith ex- she said. --- Cheese Center in Manhattan. She also plained that many of her patrons like to For more information on the Old Hicko- Dave Zuchowski is a travel writer for beefs up on the subject by reading "Cul- start rather than finish their meal with a se- ry Steakhouse and the Gaylord national CNHI News Service. Contact him at ture," considered the premier cheese mag- lection of her artisanal offerings. Hotel, phone 301-965-2000 or visit web- [email protected]. Wild Adventures seeks to hire 200 at job fair Positions available in assembling its team for the ceive an invitation to par- Attractions, Guest Ser- must apply and register on- ployer. More information several areas 2012 season, and looks to ticipate in the job fair and vices, will be take place line at www.wildadven- about job opportunities at fill approximately two hun- the interview process. Wednesday, February 15, tures.com/jobs to receive WA and instructions on Valdosta, GA –Wild Ad- dred positions at an upcom- 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and an invitation to participate how to apply are available ventures Theme Park (WA) ing job fair Wednesday, WA has positions avail- interviews for positions in in the job fair. WA now a t employs a large work February 15 and Thursday, able across all areas of the Merchandise, Games, and provides an easy and eco- www.wildadventures.com/j force, providing hundreds February 16, at the park. park and the job fair is or- Food & Beverage will be friendly online application obs. of job opportunities to the All interested applicants ganized based on those ar- Thursday, February 16, process, giving applicants local community every are required to complete an eas of interest. Interviews 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All the opportunity to search Wild Adventures is a year. The park is currently online application to re- for positions in Aquatics, applicants are encouraged job positions, apply, and 170-acre theme park locat- to dress in business attire. upload resumes online. ed in Valdosta, Georgia. 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Let stand at room casserole dish. Place eggplant bundles in rows in the dish and temperature for at least 1 hour, tossing occasionally to meld spread remaining sauce evenly over top. the flavors. Just before serving, toss parsley and mint into Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. salad. Uncover, and bake 5 minutes longer. Serve at room temperature. Serve hot and sprinkle bread crumbs on top. PAGE 14, FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2012 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA Monthly Meetings Alzheimer’s Support Group 2011 Airboat Alliance -North Florida Chairman Carl Meece at 386-776-1444. River Regional Library, 1848 US 129 Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month Conservation & Airboat Alliance Christian Mission in Action Ministry - South, Live Oak.. Please join them if you except December in the Good Samaritan Meets 1st Tuesday of the month (except free food and clothing give-away, second crochet, knit, sew, serge or can cut out or Center Private Dining Room at 3:00 Dec) @ Cowboy's BBQ. President- Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John H. Hale package. Help them take care of the PM. Advent Christian Village Randy Howard 590-4884, Community Park and Recreation Center, premature babies in our area. Info: Good Samaritan Center (nursing home), Secretary/Treasurer-Patty Williams 961- Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Mabel Graham, 386-590-4075. 10676 Marvin Jones Blvd 5399 or [email protected] Sharpe, 386-364-4560. North Florida Conservation and Dowling Park, FL 32064 for more information. All meetings Council for Progress of Suwannee Airboat Alliance - second Tuesday; 7 The Lafayette Republican Executive covered dish; airboaters and sportsmen County - second Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; p.m.; John H. Hale Community Park & Committee meets the second Monday of working to keep public lands and 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St., each month at the Lafayette Public waterways open for everyone to use and 386-362-3071. Live Oak; all meetings covered dish; Library, 120 NE Crawford Street, Mayo, enjoy. No December meeting. Preside- Disabled American Veterans Chapter airboaters and sportsmen working to at 7:00 pm. Everyone interested in Winston Williams; Vice President - No. 126 - second Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 keep public lands and waterways open promoting conservative principles are Garry Garrison; Secretary-Treasurer Parshley St., S.W, Live Oak; Info: 386- for everyone to use and enjoy. No invited to attend. For more information, Patty Wood-Williams. Info: Winston 362-1701. December meeting. Preside- Winston please call Carolyn Land at 935-0174. Williams, 386-362-6716; or e-mail Disaster Animal Response Team Williams; Vice President - Garry Wellborn Community Association [email protected]. (DART) - first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Garrison; Secretary-Treasurer Patty (WCA) - Meets second Thursday of each North Florida Hope Share - second Companion Animal Hospital, 605 N. Wood-Williams. Info: Winston Williams, month at 7pm, at the Wellborn Tuesday, 6 p.m., Suwannee County Houston Street, Live Oak. DART helps 386-362-6716; or e-mail Community Center, 1340 - 8th Avenue, Sheriff's Office, Criminal Division out with pets, livestock, horses, birds and [email protected]. Wellborn. For info contact Wendell Training Room, (old Mastec building), all animals during natural disasters. North Florida Hope Share - second Snowden, 386-963-1157, follow us on 1902 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Non- Volunteers needed. Info: 386-208-0072. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Suwannee County Facebook, or see profit support group for grieving parents Dowling Park Volunteers - first Sheriff's Office, Criminal Division www.wellborncommunityassociation.co and family members. Light refreshments Saturday; 1100 hours (11 a.m.); training Training Room, (old Mastec building), m. A Blueberry Pancake Breakfast is served. Info: Missy Norris, 386-364- each following Saturday at 1100 (11 1902 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Non- held the first Saturday of each month 3789 or 386-364-4064 a.m.); 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. profit support group for grieving parents serving blueberry pancakes, sausage, Suwannee County Chamber of Drug Free Coalition of Suwannee and family members. Light refreshments orange juice and coffee. The Annual Commerce - second Thursday; 7:30 County - last Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at 813 served. Info: Missy Norris, 386-364- Blueberry Festival is held on the first a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Pinewood Way, Live Oak. Info: Mary 3789 or 386-364-4064. Friday & Saturday of June. Info: 386-362-3071. Taylor, 386-362-2272, suwannee Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Road To Recovery group of Narcotics School Advisory Council (SAC) - meets [email protected], Association - second Monday; 7-9 p.m.; Anonymous. we meet every Tuesday at at 6 p.m., third Tuesday, in the media www.drugfreesuwannee.com. Suwannee River Water Management 7pm and Friday at 7:30 pm at First center at SES, 1748 South Ohio/Martin Fibromyalgia support group - first District, US 90 and CR 49, Live Oak; United Methodist next to Bank of Luther King Jr. Avenue, Live Oak. All Monday, 6 p.m., at Suwannee River Info: Sam Bigbie, 386-362-5090; Don America. For information call: 386-330- interested parties are welcome to attend. Regional Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue Neale, 386-362-4850; Sylvia Dunnam, 4327 Suwannee Valley Genealogical Society South, Live Oak. Feel free to bring 386-362-3256. Lafayette County Historical Society - first Thursday; 7 p.m., Wilbur St., Live family members. Info: 386-842-5206. Suwannee County Chamber of meeting Oak; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 GFWC Woman's Club of Live Oak - Commerce - second Thursday; 7:30 The Lafayette County Historical Society a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Info: 386-330- first Friday; noon; 1308 Eleventh Street, a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of 0110. Live Oak. Info: 386-362-3071. every month at 7 pm at the Library, Tourist Development Council - Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Suwannee County: Council for highway 51, in Mayo. Please feel free to Suwannee County - fourth Tuesday; 1 Gateway Council - first Monday; 7 Progress of Suwannee County - second join us and bring your historic pictures, p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; p.m.; First Advent Christian Church, Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. documents and stories. If you have any Info: 386-362-3071. Live Oak; Info: Peggy Rudser, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. questions please email Wellborn Neighborhood Watch - last membership specialist, 212 N. Marion Suwannee County Conservation [email protected]. You can also Thursday, 7 p.m., Blake Lowe Building, Ave., Suite 230, Lake City, FL 32055, District - third Thursday, 7 p.m., at find us on Facebook! 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn; Info: Bruce or 386-758-3230 or toll-free 866-295-1727. USDA Service Center located on 129 S., The Sparkleberry Chapter of the Jane, 386-963-3196. Hamilton County Tourist Development Live Oak. Open to the public. Info: Florida Native Plant Society will meet Vision Seeds, Inc. Vision Seeds Council - second Wednesday; 1 p.m.; District Office, 386-362-2622, ext. 3. the second Tuesday of the month, April Inc./Community Development Unity & 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper Suwannee County Republican 12, 6:30 p.m. at Hatch Park. Directions: Empowerment Organization will be (courthouse annex); public is welcome. Executive Committee - first Thursday, 7 Once you have turned onto 247, 403 SE meeting the first Saturday of each Month Info: 386-792-6828. p.m., Suwannee County Regional Craven St is the 7th block from 129 - at 1 p.m. at 110 Lafayette Ave SW until Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness Library on US 129 S in Live Oak. All you make a right onto SE Craven, Hatch further notice. Weíre encouraging support group - meets at 6:30 p.m., welcome. For more information call Carl Park is a few blocks down the road on community and spiritual leaders to join second and third Thursdays at Christ Meece at 386-776-1444 or 386-984- the left. us. Together, we can make a difference. Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. 8605. La Leche League of Live Oak Otha White Sr./President; Call 386-364- SW, Live Oak. Group discussion, Suwannee County Democratic La Leche League of Live Oak- Meets 1367 for info; educational materials and friendly Executive Committee - first Thursday, third Thursday of every month at e-mail me @ [email protected] support provided to enable all to live to 7 p.m., Spirit of the Suwannee, Hwy 129 the Suwannee County Museum, 208 or [email protected]. their fullest potential. All who live with a N, Live Oak; All welcome. Info: Monica, North Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, Suwannee County: Council for chronic condition are invited to attend. 386-330-2036. Florida. La Leche League is an Progress of Suwannee County - second Open to all members of the community. Suwannee County Development international organization dedicated to Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Info: Church, 386-208-1345. Authority - second Tuesday; 5:30 p.m.; providing education, information, Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Home and Community Educators 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: support, and encouragement to women Suwannee County Conservation District (HCE) - first Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at 386-362-3071. who want to breast feed. All breast - third Thursday, 7 p.m., at USDA Suwannee County Extension Office, Suwannee County Tourist feeding mothers and mothers-to-be are Service Center located on 129 S., Live Coliseum Complex, 1302 Eleventh Development Council - fourth Tuesday; welcome to come to our meetings or call Oak. Open to the public. Info: District Street, Live Oak; new members 1 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; one of our Leaders for breast feeding Office, 386-362-2622, ext. 3. welcome; Pleasant Hill-second Monday, Info: 386-362-3071. help or information. Babies are always Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail at 10 a.m.; McAlpin Community Center, Suwannee County Senior Citizens - welcome at our meetings. Contact Laura Association meets the second Monday McAlpin; Formerly known as Pleasant first Monday; 10:30 a.m., Exhibition II Bashaw at 386-623-1440 or look for us of the month at the Suwannee River Hill Home Extension Club. Short Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW on Facebook. Water Management District office, 9225 business meeting, followed by a Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours Happy Homemakers-second CR 49 Live Oak. Interesting programs workshop of different projects for the available, prices vary; Deposits due at Wednesday; Suwannee County are presented and hikes are announced at community. Visitors are always registration, balance due before trip. Coliseum Complex, 1302 Eleventh each meeting. Contact: 386-362-3256. welcome. Info: Donna Wade, president, Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386- Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 386-963-3516, or Barbara Parks, 386- 842-2241. Live Oak Artist Guild - first Tuesday; 6 107 - first Saturday; 10 a.m.; Harry C. 362-3044. Suwannee Elementary School (SES) p.m.; 213 NW Second St., Live Oak. Gray II Memorial American Legion Post Happy Homemakers-second School Advisory Council (SAC) - meets Live Oak, Suwannee County No. 107, 10726 142nd Rd., Live Oak. Wednesday; Suwannee County at 6 p.m., third Tuesday, in the media Recreation Board - second Wednesday; Info: Hilde Schmid 386-776-2123. Coliseum Complex, 1302 Eleventh center at SES, 1748 South Ohio/Martin 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation American Legion Post 132 - second Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771. Luther King Jr. Avenue, Live Oak. All offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; Wellborn Masonic Humane Society, Suwannee Valley - interested parties are welcome to attend. Info: 386-362-3004. Lodge, on CR 137, downtown Wellborn; Animal Shelter - second Monday; noon; Suwannee Valley Genealogical Society MOMS Club - second Wednesday; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901 at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, - first Thursday; 7 p.m., Wilbur St., Live 11:15 a.m. at the fellowship hall of Bible college classes offered - Third south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Oak; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, go Saturday, from 2-5 p.m. at 104 Beech Madison County; Info: toll-free 866- a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Info: 386-330- West on US 90 - seven miles from I-75, St., NE, Live Oak. Yearning to learn Adopt12, 866-236-7812, 0110. and 1-1/2 miles from the more about the Word? Can't attend www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Tourist Development Council - Columbia/Suwannee County line, 12 classes full time? Maybe this is your Leona 4-H Community Club - first Suwannee County - fourth Tuesday; 1 miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397- answer. Info: Dr. Simpson, 386-364- Monday; 7 p.m.; home of Avon and p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; 1254, 1607 or 386-344-4192. Betty Hicks, 6107 180th St., McAlpin; Info: 386-362-3071. MOMSClubofLiveOakLakeCityFl@allte Bluegrass Pickin - Suwannee Valley Info: Betty Hicks, 386-963-4205; Pam Vision Seeds, Inc. Vision Seeds l.net Bluegrass Pickin - first Saturday, 7 Nettles, 386-963-1236. Inc./Community Development Unity & North Florida Chapter of Newborns in p.m., Otter Springs Resort Lodge, 6470 Live Oak Artist Guild - first Tuesday; 6 Empowerment Organization will be Need - first Tuesday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; in SW 80th Ave., Trenton. It is free to the p.m.; 213 NW Second St., Live Oak. meeting the first Saturday of each Month the small conference room at Suwannee public, in a nice, air-conditioned Live Oak Senior Citizens - first at 1 p.m. at 110 Lafayette Ave SW until River Regional Library, 1848 US 129 building. Info: Cloud Haley, toll-free Monday; 10:30 a.m.; Exhibition II further notice. Weíre encouraging South, Live Oak.. Please join them if you 800-990-5410. Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW community and spiritual leaders to join crochet, knit, sew, serge or can cut out or Chamber of Commerce - Suwannee Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours us. Together, we can make a difference. package. Help them take care of the County - second Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; available, prices vary; Deposits due at Otha White Sr./President; Call 386-364- premature babies in our area. Info: 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: registration, balance due before trip. 1367 for info; Mabel Graham, 386-590-4075. 386-362-3071. Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386- e-mail me @ [email protected] Live Oak Senior Citizens - first Christian Mission In Action Ministry 842-2241. or [email protected]. Monday; 10:30 a.m.; Exhibition II will meet quarterly the first Monday of Live Oak, Suwannee County Wellborn Neighborhood Watch - last Building, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW the month at Triumph The Church and Recreation Board - second Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m., Blake Lowe Building, Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours Kingdom Of God In Christ at 410 Taylor 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn; Info: Bruce or available, prices vary; Deposits due at Ave., Live Oak, FL. For more offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Jane, 386-963-3196. registration, balance due before trip. information call Audrey Howell @386- Info: 386-362-3004. Wellborn Community Association Info: Walter and Charlene Howell, 386- 364-4560. MOMS Club - second Wednesday; (WCA) - Meets second Thursday of each 842-2241. Suwannee County Republican 11:15 a.m. at the fellowship hall of month at 7pm, at the Wellborn American Legion Post 107 - The Harry Executive Committee to meet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, go Community Center, 1340 - 8th Avenue, C. Gray II Memorial American Legion The Suwannee County Republican West on US 90 - seven miles from I-75, Wellborn. For info contact Wendell Post No. 107 - business meeting, first Executive Committee meets in the and 1-1/2 miles from the Snowden, 386-963-1157, follow us on Thursday at noon at 10726 142nd St., council chambers of Live Oak City Hall, Columbia/Suwannee County line, 12 Facebook, or see east of US 129 (Blue Lake Road), US 129, at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397- www.wellborncommunityassociation.co McAlpin. This is to accommodate both of the month. If the first Thursday is the 1254, m. A Blueberry Pancake Breakfast is those who cannot travel after dark and first day of the month, the meeting will MOMSClubofLiveOakLakeCityFl@allte held the first Saturday of each month those who work during the day. Info: be held on the following Thursday. Each l.net serving blueberry pancakes, sausage, Randall e. White 386-984-6245 or meeting has a guest speaker or current North Florida Chapter of Newborns in orange juice and coffee. The Annual [email protected]. issues will be discussed. All are welcome Need - first Tuesday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; in Blueberry Festival is held on the first North Florida Conservation and to attend. For more information call the small conference room at Suwannee Friday & Saturday of June. I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2012 , PAGE 15 Pet Talk: Include dental hygiene for dogs ing people on practicing good preventive dental health, need to be well taken care of and treated with respect," but often we do not think about preventive dental health Dodd says. for our pets," Dodd says. “It is best to begin home care when your puppy or kit- Overall, dental health can be an indicator of current or ten is between 8 and 12 weeks old; however, it is never too future health challenges for humans and pets. late to start,” he notes. “The first step is to train your pet "As goes the mouth, so goes the health. Taking care of to accept brushing of the teeth and the best way to ap- your pet's mouth and keeping it nice and healthy should proach that is to establish a routine of brushing your pet’s help the animal live longer," Dodd said. Preventive dental teeth with gauze around your finger. It may be helpful to care includes regularly brushing your pet's teeth and get- use beef or chicken broth with dogs or tuna water with ting an oral evaluation and dental cleaning at least annual- cats to get them accustomed to the routine instead of us- ly by your veterinarian. ing cleaning agents.” Some pet owners may question the importance of den- Once a pet is familiar with the daily routine, you can tal health maintenance for pets based on their own experi- switch out the gauze for a finger brush or a very soft tooth- ence with childhood pets, but veterinary medicine has brush. Then you can incorporate using pet toothpaste. Do come a long way over the past 20 years. not use toothpaste intended for people because the ingre- "It used to be that most of our pets died at younger ages, dients can cause stomach issues in your pet if ingested. so periodontal disease did not have a chance to impact Between the age of 4 months and 7 months all of the their health and cause damage to their kidneys, livers or “baby” teeth should fall out and be replaced with adult other vital organs. Veterinary medicine has advanced such teeth. It is important to monitor this process and make sure that we are now better able to treat these diseases and our that the “baby” teeth do in fact fall out and not stay in the animals are living longer, healthier lives," Dodd explains. mouth when the adult teeth erupt. These persistent teeth Dental therapy for pets includes many of the same pro- can lead to malocclusion and severe periodontal disease cedures that help humans maintain healthy teeth, gums, due to crowding and rotating of the erupting teeth. Prompt and mouths. Available treatments include oral surgery, pe- veterinary attention can help prevent these problems. riodontics, endodontics, restorations, and even orthodon- Contrary to some beliefs, it is important not to give pets tics on furry patients as needed. Some of these procedures bones from leftover food to chew on. In addition to gas- may be offered by your family veterinarian or you may be trointestinal issues, bones can cause teeth to break which By Pet Talk staff referred to a board certified veterinary dentist. leads to additional visits to the veterinarian and further CNHI News Service Dodd says it is important that pet owners become aware medical problems. of the serious consequences of ignoring a pet's dental More and more pet owners are recognizing the connec- An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, health. tion between healthy teeth and their animal's overall well but when it comes to Spot or Fluffy's health; practicing "Periodontal disease is a disease of neglect. If preventa- being, Dodd believes. When you make a dental appoint- good dental hygiene may make a ton of difference. tive dental health is not practiced and periodontal therapy ment for yourself, it might be a good idea to make a vet- “In fact, an animal's teeth may be more important to its is ignored, other health complications may follow," says erinary appointment to have Spot and Fluffy's teeth overall health than most pet owners realize,” says Dr. J.R. Dodd. cleaned and checked also. An ounce of dental prevention "Bert" Dodd, clinical associate professor at the Texas Teeth, gum, or mouth problems can cause infections and could lead to a longer, healthier life for you and your pet. A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sci- disease, or they can be symptoms of serious illness in vet- --- ences. erinary patients. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medi- "Human dentists have done a really good job of educat- "The teeth are 42 little patients in a dog's mouth, so they cine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. National Watermelon Promotion Board will hold March 10, 2012 convention WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC – qualify as watermelon producers and han- ety of marketing, research and education and §1210.308 of the Watermelon Re- dlers to attend the meeting and run for programs. search and Promotion Plan. The National Watermelon Promotion nomination to the NWPB. The NWPB represents about 2,200 com- The NWPB will allow proxy voting for Board (NWPB) will hold a nomination All watermelon producers and handlers mercial watermelon producers, handlers Board nominees. Individuals wishing to convention in conjunction with the North in District 2 are encouraged to attend and and importers that finance all of the vote by proxy should prepare signed, dat- Carolina Watermelon Association Meeting vote to nominate their representatives to Board’s programs through assessments on ed statements, including the proxy voter’s on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 8 a.m. at the NWPB. Nominations are submitted to watermelons as authorized by the Water- printed name, address, telephone number, the Holiday Inn Sunspree, Wrightsville the U.S. Department of Agriculture melon Research and Promotion Act. The identity as an importer, and the name of Beach, N.C. to nominate qualified water- (USDA), and the Secretary of Agriculture 37-member Board is currently comprised the individual authorized to cast the proxy melon producers and watermelon handlers makes the final appointments to the of 14 producers, 14 handlers, 8 importers, vote. These statements should be given to to fill open positions as directors of the NWPB. The newly appointed Board mem- and a member who represents the public. those authorized to cast the proxy vote, Board. bers term of office will begin on Jan. 1, Board members are nominated by their who will then provide the statements to the District 2 — The Florida counties of 2013, and end Dec. 31, 2015. peers, and nominations are submitted to NWPB no later than March 9th, 2012. Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, The Board members administer promo- the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, who The producers and handlers appointed Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Es- tion and research programs for watermel- makes final appointments to the Board. to the Board will represent the NWPB’s cambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, on. The NWPB works to increase con- These board members oversee all aspects interests throughout the district in meet- Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, sumer demand for watermelon and expand of the Board, including setting policies ings and other forums, and should be ded- Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, domestic and foreign markets through its and deciding how the Board’s budget is in- icated to supporting the Board’s market- Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, marketing, consumer public relations and vested in promotion, research and educa- ing, promotion, research and education Nassau, Okaloosa, Putnam, Santa Rosa, education programs. The non-profit Board tion programs. The USDA’s Agricultural programs. St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, works with an administrative staff to enact Marketing Service monitors the Board’s Additional information regarding the Union, Wakulla, Walton, Washington, and retail, foodservice and media promotions operations. elections and nomination procedures may the states of North Carolina and South and research programs. To be eligible for nomination, producers be obtained by contacting NWPB Director Carolina All Board members are required to at- must grow 10 or more acres of watermel- of Operations & Industry Affairs Rebekah The NWPB encourages all women, mi- tend two meetings each year to become fa- on, and handlers must be the first handler Dossett or Industry Affairs Manager An- norities and persons with disabilities who miliar with and develop the Board’s vari- of watermelon, according to §1210.306 drea Smith toll-free at (877) 599-9595. FWC receives prestigious land stewardship award from National Wild Turkey Federation legacy that will be appreciated and en- pact more than 650,000 acres of public joyed by many generations to come,” Bar- and private lands habitat. co added. Providing more than $100,000 of in- The NWTF has given the Land Stew- kind value through the Florida FWC Pri- ardship Award each year since 1994 to vate Lands Program in support of NWTF forestry and utility companies and organi- landowner outreach and education, which zations for excellence in land manage- have reached more than 1,500 landowners ment, partnerships and NWTF project representing more than 250,000 acres support. The award recognizes those who since 2006. have done outstanding work to benefit nat- “The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- ural resources through land stewardship vation Commission has helped create a and partnerships. sustainable and healthy future for Flori- The FWC faces the daunting challenge da’s fish, wildlife, water and habitat re- of managing more than 5.8 million acres sources and has forged an incredibly pro- of public hunting land in a state that ex- ductive relationship with the NWTF,” said pects to double its human population in James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D., NWTF chief the next 50 years. The FWC has worked conservation officer. “Florida FWC’s part- with the NWTF on many projects, includ- nerships with the NWTF have enabled us ing: to improve wildlife habitat throughout the Establishing a cost-share program in state and help pass along our hunting her- NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Roberts III and Aliese P. “Liesa” Priddy 1994 that has put more than $2.2 million itage to the next generation.” were on hand to receive the award. into habitat enhancement across 470 pro- The NWTF is a nonprofit conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- “I am honored to accept this award on jects throughout the state’s public wildlife organization that works daily to further its tion Commission (FWC) was presented behalf of the Commissioners and staff of management areas and state forests, im- mission of conserving the wild turkey and with the 2012 Land Stewardship Award the FWC,” Barco said. “It is a reflection of pacting over a million acres to date. preserve the state’s hunting heritage. during the 36th annual National Wild our excellent partnership with the NWTF Providing approximately $375,000 to Through dynamic partnerships with state, Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) National and the commitment we hold for proper support NWTF cooperative positions, in- federal and provincial wildlife agencies, Convention and Sport Show Feb. 9-12, management of wildlife habitat and cluding two biologists and one youth hunt- the NWTF and its members have helped sponsored by MidwayUSA. preservation of our hunting heritage. ing program coordinator since 2006. restore wild turkey populations across the FWC Chairman Kathy Barco, along “We are thankful to be working side by These positions have fostered the genera- country, investing more than $372 million with Vice Chairman Kenneth Wright and side with the membership and staff of tion of another $3 million of cash match to conserve 17 million acres of critical commissioners Brian Yablonski, Charles NWTF to build a lasting conservation and $2.5 million of in-kind match to im- habitat for all types of wildlife.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Lawler’s “Art Fair SourceBook” the “Art Fair SourceBook’s” list. This year, the Downtown Fes- a mixture of fine art, food and en- Downtown Festivalhas recognized the 2011& Down-ArtOf Show the 11 Florida art festivalsClimbs that tival &in Art ShowNational will celebrate tertainment Rankings that draws more than Gainesville’s Downtown Festi- town Festival & Art Show as the also made the top 100 list, the 31 years of excellence in art and 100,000 visitors to downtown val & Art Show continues to 27th best fine art festival in the Downtown Festival & Art Show music expression on Saturday, Gainesville each year. climb in the rankings among the nation. was the ranked third in the state. Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 from For more information on the best fine art shows in the country. This is the fourth time in its 30- The “Art Fair SourceBook” pro- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the 31st annual celebration, visit In 2010, “Sunshine Artist Maga- year history that the City of vides critiques and sales-based heart of historic downtown www.gvlcuturalaffairs.org or our zine,” America’s premier show Gainesville Parks, Recreation ratings for 600 of the top selling Gainesville, the festival will Facebook page at and festival publication, ranked and Cultural Affairs’ Downtown art shows, festivals and craft showcase artwork from 250 of http://www.facebook.com/Downt the festival no. 16 and now Greg Festival & Art Show has made shows across the country. the nation’s top artists and feature ownFestivalandArtShow. PAGE 16, FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2012 I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA

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bake sale is a sweet way to support any charitable cause, whether it’s raising money for new uniforms Aor donating to a local animal shelter. These tips and recipes from the celebration experts at Wilton will make bake sale treats that stand out among the rest — it’s a piece of cake.  Baking delicious goodies is just the start to a suc - cessful bake sale. Add some dazzling details. The eye-catching finishes on Bake-Sale Ready Cupcakes — swirls of colorful icing topped with jumbo sprinkles and butterfly decorations, complete with vibrant wraps — will ensure they sell out fast.  Serve sweets-on-a-stick like Kaleidoscope Cookie Pops and School Star Cereal Treat Pops. Favorite treats are more fun and easier to eat when customers can just grab them and enjoy.  Offer size options. Sell some cupcakes and mini breads by the “eaches” and cookies by the pop. Have dozens available, too.  Wrap goodies using treat bags and ribbon, or pack in colorful, easy-to-transport boxes — making them perfect gifts customers will want to keep for themselves. Visit www.wilton.com for other bake sale ideas and recipes, and for all of your baking and decorating supplies.

Coconut Lime Mini Breads Breads 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk Topping (optional) 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons toasted sweetened flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cavities of Petite Loaf Pan with Petite Loaf Baking Cups. In medium bowl, combine flour, lime zest and baking powder. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in coconut extract. Add flour mixture alternately with coconut milk to butter mixture; mix until well combined. Divide mixture evenly into baking cups. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool loaves in pan 10 minutes. Remove loaves from pan; cool completely. To make icing, combine confectioners’ sugar and lime juice in small bowl to desired consistency. Drizzle icing over tops of loaves, allowing icing to run down sides. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Makes 9 petite loaves.

Zucchini & Apple Bread 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1-1/2 cups) 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and shredded (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with vegetable pan spray. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. In medium bowl, whisk together oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture. Stir in zucchini, apple and pecans, mixing until just combined. (Do not overmix.) Turn mixture into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Loosen edges of bread from pan. Remove bread from pan; cool completely. Makes about 12 servings.

Kaleidoscope Cookie Pops 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Round Comfort Grip Cutter Assorted Colors Cookie Icing Assorted Jumbo Sprinkles or other favorite Sugars and Sprinkles Cookie Treat Sticks Candy Melts candy (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. School Star Cereal In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer Treat Pops until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Do 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On floured margarine surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12-inch 4 cups mini marshmallows diameter x 1/8-inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour before 6 cups crisp rice cereal each use. Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 11 Cookie Treat Sticks minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool cookies Cookie Icing completely. Assorted Sprinkles Outline and fill-in cookie with Cookie Icing. Add Spray Star Cookie Treat Pan and rubber spatula or zigzag border to some cookies. If desired, pipe alternating wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray. circles of colors onto cookie surface; immediately pull In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; toothpick through icing from center of cookie to outer cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add edge, pulling colors through. Or, arrange sprinkles and cereal; mix well. Press into prepared pan; insert cookie sugars on iced cookie surface. Let dry. sticks. When cool to touch, remove from pan. Repeat Attach sticks to back of cookies with icing or melted with remaining cereal mixture. (If mixture becomes hard candy. Let dry. to work with, microwave at 50 percent power 30 to 60 Makes about 2 dozen cookies. seconds to soften.) Outline treat with Cookie Icing; add Sprinkles. Let dry. Bake Sale-Ready Cupcakes Makes about 2 dozen pops. Assorted Primary, Gold or Silver Baking Cups Favorite cupcake recipe or mix Candy Bark Buttercream or Chocolate Buttercream Icing 2 packages (12 oz. ea.) White or Light Cocoa Golden Yellow or other desired Icing Color Candy Melts candy Jumbo Stars and Jumbo Nonpareil Sprinkles Rainbow Chip Crunch or other Sprinkles Butterfly or other favorite Icing Decorations or Sugars Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cavities of standard muffin Line 10.5 x 15.5-inch cookie pan with parchment paper. pan with baking cups. Melt Candy Melts candy following package Bake your favorite cupcakes in prepared pan. Cool instructions; spoon into prepared pan. Tap pan on counter completely. Color buttercream icing with icing color. Pipe to remove air bubbles; if needed, smooth top with large tip 1M buttercream or chocolate buttercream icing swirl spatula. Sprinkle on Rainbow Chip Crunch. Chill until on cupcake top; insert icing decoration. firm, about 15 minutes. Remove parchment from pan; Each cupcake serves 1. break candy into smaller serving pieces. I CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE - WWW.NFLAONLINE.COM - SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2012 , PAGE 17

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