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etc. JROTC cadet Kamil Mazal receives Lara Croft cancer benefit in Lulu, Feb. 1 appointment to U.S.Naval Academy A yard sale and lunch will A senior cadet in Union County High School from the student’s U.S. congressional representative serve as a cancer benefit for JROTC, Kamil Mazal, just received an offer or one of the U.S. senators from the respective state, Lara Croft and her family on of appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in or the U.S. vice president, or one of the military Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Lulu Annapolis, Maryland. secretaries.” Community Center on S.R. Many, though, may not realize how unique an Kamil received nominations, for one or all of the 100 at the Union-Colombia honor that is. U.S. military academies, from Congressman Ted county line. “I am not aware of any other student in Union Yoho, Senator Bill Nelson, and Secretary of the The yard sale begins at County who is receiving an appointment from one Army John McHugh. 8 a.m., and there will be a of the U.S. military academies; in fact, I am not While the academy in Annapolis has officially cake auction at 11 a.m. A aware of anyone in the last seven years, that I have offered her an appointment, Steverson expects chicken perloo dinner lunch been here, of a student in Union County receiving an other academies to follow suit, including the U.S. appointment to one of the U.S. military academies,” Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., for which will be served for $7 a plate said LTC M. Kevin Steverson, USA (Retired). she was also nominated. beginning at noon. “These academies are prestigious and the Proceeds will help education is at the Ivy League level. The U.S. defray the family’s medical academies also require at least one nomination RIGHT: Kamil being congratulated by Yoho expenses, which includes travel between Lake Butler and Tampa. Lara is the wife of Union County Fla. surgeon Commissioner Willie Croft. While being treated in general Tampa she is only able to come home on the weekends. visits health To get involved with the benefit by helping prepare departments lunch or providing items for the yard sale or cake On Jan. 21, auction, please contact the Department Lacy Boatright in the Union of Health staff County Commissioner’s in Bradford and Office during business Union coun- hours at 386-496-4241. ties along with many communi- School-record five ty leaders wel- UCHS weightlifting comed the state surgeon general Armstrong girls going to state to both locations for facility tours, The Union County High staff introductions, meetings with School girls weightlifting community leaders and lunch. team is sending a school- The visit began at the Florida record five lifters to state, Department of Health in Union County where Dr. John including district champions Sprinkle Field Armstrong was led on a tour of Kristen Cook (199-pound the facility by Administrator class) and Kaylee Findley Joe Pietrangelo. The staff had a (unlimited) along with chance to meet Armstrong, and Jessica Brown, Kayla he graciously mingled with staff Geraghty and Courtney closed for now and was genuinely interested in Personette. (Photo, 1B; full their jobs and responsibilities story, 5B.) within the FDOH. Lake Butler’s ‘flea market’ shut down while Several County Officials, including Jimmy Tallman, Henry Whitehead procures liability insurance chairman of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, BY VINCENT ALEX BROWN the same page four days earlier on Jan. and his family), because they could get sued, Commissioner Karen Cossey Times Editor 23, “NOTICE TO UNION COUNTY and they aren’t willing to take that risk. and School Board Member Terra CITIZENS!!!!!! Since the closing of “Jerry (Whitehead) was willing to take Johnson were on site in Union Soon after people noticed this past Sprinkle Field Damon Lee the produce it, but Henry’s not.” County for his visit and learned weekend how empty Sprinkle Field was, guy has a new spot to resume selling The late Sheriff Jerry Whitehead passed more about the Healthiest Weight the questions and rumors began to fly— his fresh produce. He will be behind the away suddenly on Dec. 18 at the age of 60 Florida Initiative and ways to help at least on Facebook. The large parcel of Kangaroo store starting tomorrow Friday from cardiac arrest after a brief illness. both counties make informed land on the corner of S.R. 121 and S.R. Jan.24.....thanks to Ms. Jackie Johns, he The yard sale, or flea market, though, choices about healthy eating and 231 has become Lake Butler’s de facto will be back in full swing...... EVERYONE was actually somewhat regulated because active living. (Photo, 3A.) VA offers foster home flea market, packed with people selling COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR sellers were required to get a $10 yard sale Armstrong then traveled to the program for vets their new and used wares every Friday SUPPORT.....(let’s not let the person that permit each weekend. Department of Health in Bradford and on through the weekend. pushed their weight around win).” “What it was,” Mecusker said, “you County where staff were eager to The U.S. Department of Some vendors sold there throughout the She may be referring to John Henry could not sell on Sprinkle Field unless meet with him, show him around Veterans Affairs’ Home- week. Then suddenly, there was nothing Whitehead, who shut down Sprinkle you had a yard sale permit, and you had and enjoy a wonderful healthy Based Primary Care but the sound of cars and trucks passing by. Field—and for good reason, he says: the to have a letter from Jerry Whitehead lunch together. Staff members, Medical Foster Home On the “Lake Butler, Florida” community need to find liability insurance. authorizing that you could be on his business owners, local government Program “provides the Facebook page, Pam Stegall posted on Jan. When asked if he would reopen property during the yard sale.” officials and many other veteran the ability to stay 26, “Did they stop people from setting up Sprinkle Field, he responded, “We’re not With a letter in hand, each seller would community leaders joined together in the community, to be in a and selling items on the lot in front of the sure. We haven’t gotten insurance yet. go to City Hall to purchase a permit. for lunch in the facility conference Kangaroo on hwy 121???? have not seen When you open it up to a flea market, “So, when Jerry died, Henry—they were room where Armstrong shared home and to be in a family the Fruit guy or any other sellers over the (insurers) kind of shy away from it.” part owners, 50/50—said, no, because his mission for Healthiest Weight environment rather than in weekend. Just wondering....” Whitehead said his lawyer advised him we’re not going to assume that liability. So Florida, encouraging all to make an institution,” said Tanya The page moderator replied, “I am not to get the insurance, and Lake Butler City then he shut (Sprinkle Field) down.” healthier lifestyle choices. Fookes, the Medical Foster sure Pam, I had not seen anything posted Manager Dave Mecusker agreed, offering What is the future, then, of county’s Included in the audience Home coordinator for the about it.” a this scenario in support: “So, some kid biggest sales venue? were Brent Burish, CEO, and Gainesville area. The next day, on Jan. 27, David Stegall is out there with her mother and a car “With Jerry’s passing, it just kind of Andrea Waterhouse, assistant “It’s really a quality of life answered, “I saw a post on the LB Yardsale comes through there and hits them. It’s an fell in our laps,” Whitehead said. “We’re administrator, of Shands Starke for them as well,” Fookes page commenting that the property was unregulated yard sale. And if anybody got in total limbo now with the property and Regional Medical Center, Jerry said. sold and no trespass signs were posted. injured, it would just wipe out (Whitehead trying to get insurance.” Williams, former Starke resident, Read about Don Nolder They said the produce guy was setting up Steve Futch, local business owner, and Teresa Dunn (above) behind the Kangaroo.” Brian Johns, county emergency On another Facebook page, this one operations director, and Gordon who are like father and for the “Lake Butler Yard Sale,” Jennifer Smith, Bradford County’s sheriff. daughter. (Full story, 5B.) Whitehead posted on Jan. 27, “As a proud Armstrong listened to citizen of Lake Butler and proud wife of comments, answered questions UC Babe Ruth signups our Sheriff, I wanted to let everyone know and learned more about ways at Spires IGA, Feb. 1 that sprinkle field is not owned or being these two communities worked The Union County Babe closed by Brad Whitehead. Attempts are together and with the public to Ruth signups are taking place being made by the family to get insurance improve nutrition and increase at Spires IGA on Saturday, so that it can be reopened. Thank you for physical activity. He praised the Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. your patience and support for our family.” schools for the two programs, T-ball is $45, Rookies is $80 It was posted twice, once in response “Tiger Up” and “Tornado and Minors & Majors is $100, to Margie Ducksworth, who posted on Challenge,” in which students for ages 13 and up. walk each morning before school and receive recognition and Parents must provide a copy TOP: Sprinkle Field on a sunny awards for their miles completed. of their child’s birth certificate Friday, Dec. 6, bustling with sellers The visit was sincerely at the time of registration. along the full length of the property. appreciated by all and came For more information, call RIGHT: On a dreary Jan. 28, a sign to a quick close for staff and UCBRA President Beverly prohibits that kind of activity, for community leaders eager to Lasseter at 352-281-2613. now. A “NO TRESPASSING” sign is spend more time with him. also posted on a tree to the right. Submitted by health department.

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School etc. Union County School Board recognizes JROTC and FFA students in January

Strawberry Pageant hopefuls can apply now The 52nd annual Bradford-Union Strawberry Pageant is scheduled for Superintendent Carlton Faulk with LTC M. Kevin Steverson, USA (Retired) recognized the high school The High School Artist of the Month for Saturday, March 1, and JROTC cadets for taking first place at the regional competition in rope bridge, sandbag relay and one- December was Michaela Clemons, here applications for contestants mile cross country rescue: Chase Williams, Dalton Long, Shannon Rosier, Ethan West, Kaitlyn Reed, with Faulk and Art Teacher are available now. Avery Drawdy, Gavin Drawdy, Quay Drawdy, Cody Bynum, Kyle Clemons and Colby Bridgman. Duane Archer. This year’s pageant will award more than $4,000 to the young ladies ages 13 to 24 who will be participating, including $2,000 to the 2014 Strawberry Queen. Applications are available at Capital City Bank in Starke, Bradford Middle School, Bradford High School, Lake Butler Middle School, Union County High School and Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School. The deadline to enter is Sunday, Feb. 2, and there FFA National: Faulk with Advisor Amie Imler, State FFA Winners and Finalists: Faulk with Imler, State FFA Forestry Team: Faulk with Imler, will be an orientation for Case Emerson, Holly Tucker and Advisor Emerson, Tucker, Savannah Woodall, Ashley Tucker, Kelsey Thornton, O’Steen, Emerson, contestants on that day at Tom Williams. Not pictured is Caitlyn Halle. O’Steen and Williams. Ty Hamilton and Williams. 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.strawberrypageant.org. Church LB Rotary Valentine’s NOW OPEN Hawaiian Luau, Feb. 14 The public is invited to a free Mark Sherrill at concert by Thomas Shelton on Sanderson The Lake Butler Rotary Philippi Baptist Sunday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at homecoming, Club is hosting its annual First Christian Church of Lake Valentine’s Hawaiian Luau in WS, Feb. 2 Butler. Shelton, who enjoys Feb. 9 Attention Union County residents, our cemetery is on Friday, Feb. 14, from 6 to singing the old gospel songs, has now open for business. We are located on Highway During the 11 a.m. services been a guest of the church for Sanderson Christian Revival 10:30 p.m. at the Lake Butler on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Philippi several years. Center will celebrate homecoming 100 East, heading toward Starke on the left side of Community Center Baptist Church in Worthington Over the last 35 years as a on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. with the highway, just past the Pritchett residence. A $200 Their one-time fundraising Springs, legendary songwriter gospel musician he has shared The Browders. Lunch will follow burial fee is required. event will feature a dinner Mark Sherrill will perform his God-given talent with the service. Our beautification project will begin in the spring prepared by the Department of several gospel selections. He is thousands. An Indiana native, Everyone is welcome. Corrections’ Reception, a disc the brother of the newly selected Shelton was raised in a devout The church is located on the of this year. jockey and a silent and live pastor, Hugh Sherrill. Christian home. In 1977 he was corner of S.R. 229 and Sapp Road, a If you have any questions please call 386-496-1222 auction. Items for the auction Mark has been writing for inducted into “Who’s Who in mile from Union-Baker county line. and leave message. will include donations from over 30 years. His work has been American Music.” In June of that members and some trips such recorded by the likes of George same year he joined the touring as a salt- and/or freshwater Jones, Tanya Tucker, Kenny group General Delivery USA. Rogers, Hoyt Axton and Johnny Since then he has traveled as the guided fishing trip and a Cash. The Nashville Songwriters lead singer of the Gospelites of Embassy Suites Brunswick Association International honored Dobbins, Calif., as well as a tenor casino package. Sherrill with a 2002 Songwriter with the Watchmen Quartet Tickets are $25 each or Achievement Award for “Ol’ Red,” that travels with Operation two for $45. A table for eight co-written with James “Bo” Bohon Evangelize. is $175. For tickets, call Joyce and Don Goodman. It is perhaps He and his wife, Shannon, Crawford at 352-745-6240, one of his best-known songs, most spent two years in the Caribbean Zach Smith at 352-231-1939, recently recorded by Blake Shelton. and in South America as cruise Ginny Bird at 386-496-2526 Everyone is invited and directors for New Creation or Jennie Reed at 386-496- admission is free. Worldwide Cruises. He has served 3333, or ask any Rotarian. The church is located at 144 in four separate congregations in Southeast C.R. 18. For more the development of music and CORRECTION information, call Hugh at 386- youth programs. His ministry 758-5805 or 386-365-0817, or has taken him to all 50 states of In the Jan. 23 issue we Dan Williams at 352-318-5177. the United States as well as to 11 incorrectly stated that Union other countries. County Deputy Willie Lee Everyone is invited and was retired, when in fact he Thomas admission if free. (A love retires in May of this year. We offering will be taken up.) Shelton at First The church is located at 155 regret the error. Northwest First Street. For more Christian, Feb. 9 information, call 386-496-3956.

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School Florida moves our teachers. Florida families AP test takers scoring 3 or higher, depend on an education system up to 36.6 percent from 31.3 percent 2013 Miss U-Co Tucker is a senior this year at UCHS and up in student that provides every student with a last year—a 26.4 point increase plans to attend Auburn University in the quality education, and that’s why in since 2000. The Sunshine State’s High says farewell fall. As she moves forward in her life she achievement our last budget we fought to provide AP performance and increases are hopes to earn a degree in forest engineering our teachers with a pay raise and higher than that of the nation. The 2013 Miss U-Co High, Holly Tucker, and continue her interest in research in National report secured more than $1 billion in • Florida improved its rank on says farewell as she looks toward the future. sustainable resources. highlights academic additional investments for K-12 the chance for success measure and Tucker said it was a dream come true “As I move on, I hope that the next Miss education.” improved its rank to 12 on two sub the night she was crowned. This is because U-Co High enjoys and learns as much from performance and “I am proud of Florida’s teachers measures for this metric—preschool she is not one you would find in heels, but this experience as I have,” she said. “First of closing poverty gap who have worked so hard to help enrollment and elementary reading rather on a softball diamond or in a lab all, I want to thank God for this opportunity. their students be successful,” said (NAEP grade 4). working on her science fair project. Her Also, I want to thank my family, my friends, On Jan. 9., the Florida Dept. Commissioner of Education Pam • Florida ranks first on two motto through out this past year is that she my school, and my community for their of Education announced that the Stewart. “Their commitment and of the four equity measures dared to push out of her comfort zone, but support in this journey.” state improved its national K-12 dedication is exemplary. Quality related to school finance—the at the same time be comfortable with how In 1 Peter 3:4 it says, “…but let your adorning achievement ranking to 7th in the Counts is a respected publication McLoone Index that measures God made her. be the hidden person of the heart with the country, an increase from 12th last and shows that the Sunshine State actual spending as a percent of After winning the crown she had the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, year according to the 2014 Quality once again is an example for the the amount needed to bring all confidence to share and speak about her which in God’s sight is very precious.” Counts report issued by Education rest of the nation.” student funding to a median level, experiences to others. Week. Florida also gets high marks Highlights of the 2014 Quality and the measure which evaluates Some of her favorite for closing the poverty gap in both Counts report include: the amount of disparity in district moments from this past 4th and 8th grade reading and math, • Florida increased the percentage spending, meaning the Sunshine year include being part of with higher rates than the nation as of students scoring proficient or State leads the nation in the equal the Celebration of Abilities a whole. higher on the 2013 NAEP reading and distribution of funds amongst its Prom, volunteering her time The rankings highlight the math assessments for both 4th and school districts. at the Lake Butler Hospital Sunshine State’s trend upward in 8th grade. Florida’s gains in average • Florida ranked 6th in last year’s Christmas Extravaganza, and NAEP (National Assessment of NAEP scores from 2003 to 2013 are overall Quality Counts ranking riding in the Homecoming Educational Progress) achievement higher than those of the nation. nationally. The overall ranking and Christmas parades. levels, achievement gains in • Florida closed the poverty gap was not completed this year as Through the experiences she reading and mathematics, reducing in reading and math for both 4th the “Education Week Research has had, Tucker said she felt the poverty gap, increasing high and 8th grade by 2.7 and 5.5 points Center is taking the opportunity to “excitement and adrenaline school graduation and improved respectively between 2003 and 2013. review its indicators and grading and a sincere realization Advanced Placement scores as well Florida is closing the gap at higher framework.” came to light. Young girls as school finance. rates than the nation as a whole. For complete information were looking up at me and Gov. Rick Scott said, “Today’s • Florida ranks third for on this year’s report, visit I realized there is a huge news that Florida jumped to 7th increasing its Advanced Placement www.edweek.org/go/qc14shr. responsibility in wearing this nationwide in K-12 achievement (AP) scores and for increasing the For more information about the crown.” is the result of great work by percentage of 11th and 12th grade DOE, visit www.fldoe.org.

State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong posed for a group photo with county and health department staff during his visit. Pictured (l-r) are Union County Commissioners Jimmy Tallman and Karen Cossey, Business Manager Kyle Roberts, Armstrong and Health Department Administrator Joe Pietrangelo, Union School Board Member Terra Johnson and Director of Nursing Amie Reynolds. (Full story, 1A.) DIABETES OR PROSTATE CANCER? Your sex life and erection can now survive FREE book by doctor reveals what the drug companies don't want you to know! Dr. Kevin Hornsby, MD, will mail the first 37 men that respond to this ad a free copy of his new thirty dollar book “A Doctor’s Guide to Erectile Dysfunction.” He’s so sure this book will change your life he will even pay the postage and handling. If the popular pills don't work for you, regardless of your age or medical history, you owe it to yourself and your lady to read this book now! Call Toll Free 800-777-1922 24-hrs. and leave your name and address (only).

Van Zant proposes meeting with the City of Lake Butler to naming street after entertain some ideas. Smith suggested Pritchett, Whitehead naming a street after Whitehead at S.R. BY VINCENT ALEX BROWN 100 and S.R. 231 Times Editor (Southwest Sixth Ave.). Commissioner At the Jan. 21 Union County Commission Karen Cossey then meeting, State Rep. Charles E. Van Zant Sr. suggested naming a proposed naming a section of road in Lake Butler street after Pritchett in honor of Marvin Pritchett and Jerry Whitehead. at S.R. 100 and Lake He gave one example, such as naming S.R. Avenue. 100 between SR. 231 and SR. 121 as Pritchett- Pritchett, along Whitehead Blvd., but said the community may with two other want to designate two different roads. employees, was Van Zant Once it is discussed by the commissioners and slain by a long-time then with the families, and a street name and friend and employee on Aug. 24. Pritchett was location is determined, Van Zant will draft a bill the founder and owner of Pritchett Trucking, a and submit to the legislature. Once passed, the successful businessman and a highly respected commissioners will have to then pass a resolution philanthropist who helped many throughout so that the Department of Transportation can Union County. make signs and install them, revealing them to On Dec. 18, Sheriff Jerry Whitehead passed the public during a dedication ceremony. away suddenly at the age of 60 from cardiac Commissioner Wayne Smith recommended arrest after a brief illness. He took office in 1985. 4A Union County Times • Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014

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programs and engineering programs Black, Lauren Britt, Clifford Bryant, ABOVE RIGHT: Taylor Beatty and LBMS Beta Club members tour FGC available through FGC. The students Gavin Dukes, Ashley Harris, Dalton Dawson Johns plan their moves on a were also shown the advantages of Hutchison, Dawson Johns, Kayla Kirby, life-size chess board at the Student Hall. Last semester, Lake Butler Middle and Chrystal Woodall went with a postsecondary non-degree award Madelyn Kish, Rainey Lythgoe, Kale School Beta Club members took a tour the students on a tour through the certification as way to work through Oden, Sara Owen, Alli Perez, Justin ABOVE LEFT: Beta students pose of Florida Gateway College to see the Wilson S. Rivers Library & Media college while obtaining other degrees. Pilcher, Madison Rimes, Landon on stage and behind the desk in the school and its programs first-hand. Center and the Student Center, as well The students who went on the trip are Roberts, AJ Russell, Erin Stidham, updated Programming Room in the Club sponsors Allyson Beatty as an in-depth look at the logistics Madison Adams, Taylor Beatty, Brooks Brooke Waters and Tori Wilkins. Wilson S. Rivers Library & Media Center.

The City Commission of the City of Lake Butler, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinance to amend the text of the City of Lake Butler Land Development Regulations, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, affecting the lands within the corporate limits of the City as shown in the map below, as follows: , an application by the City Commission, to amend the text of the Land Development Regulations by amending Section 4.2 entitled, Supplementary District Regulations to add regulations for an indoor shooting range; by amending Section 4.15.2 entitled, Permitted Principal Uses and Structures, to allow gunsmith in the “ILW” Industrial, Light and Warehousing zoning district; by amending Section 4.15.5 entitled, Special Exceptions, to allow an indoor shooting range and concealed weapons classes as a special exception in the “ILW” Industrial, Light and Warehousing zoning district; by amending Section 4.16.2 entitled, Permitted Principal Uses and Structures, to allow gunsmith in the “I” Industrial zoning district; by amending Section 4.16.5 entitled, Special Exceptions, to allow an indoor shooting range and concealed weapons classes as a special exception in the “I” Industrial zoning district.

Sara Owen determines the vital signs on a dummy in a state-of-the-art teaching Good Shepherd health lab located inside Lutheran Church (LCMS) the Barney E. McRae Jr., Children’s Church 10 a.m. M.D. Medical Technology Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service at 10 a.m. Building. 4900 NW 182nd Way • Starke A public hearing will be conducted by the City Commission to consider the (Entrance to Conerly Estates on S.R. 16) amendment and enactment of the ordinance adopting the amendment on February 10, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall at (904) [email protected] Get back issues online 200 Southwest First Street, Lake Butler, Florida. This amendment was previously at StarkeJournal.com. noticed for a public hearing on January 13, 2014. The title of said ordinance reads, Everyone Welcome! as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2013-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF LAKE BUTLER LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION, LDR 13-03, BY THE CITY COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.2 ENTITLED, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.15.2 ENTITLED, PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES, TO ALLOW GUNSMITH IN THE “ILW” INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT AND WAREHOUSING ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.15.5 ENTITLED, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, TO ALLOW AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE AND CONCEALED WEAPONS CLASSES AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE “ILW” INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT AND WAREHOUSING ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.16.2 ENTITLED, PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES, TO ALLOW GUNSMITH IN THE “I” INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.16.5 ENTITLED, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, TO ALLOW AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE AND CONCEALED WEAPONS CLASSES AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE “I” INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published. At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the amendment and the ordinance adopting the amendment on the date, time and place as stated above. Copies of the amendment and the ordinance adopting said amendment are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Manager, City Hall located at 200 Southwest First Street, Lake Butler, Florida, during regular business hours. All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact 352.463.3169 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service 800.955.8771. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 • Union County Times 5A

Library Library offering storytime and “Help Yourself” Basic money management classes self-help programs in February are designed for adults who would Tuesdays, like to learn more about banking, The Industrial Complex of Raiford The Junior Friends of the Library are credit and borrowing. visited the Union County Public Library sponsoring a Valentine’s Day basket 10 a.m. to noon • Feb. 4: Basic Money for stories and crafts on Wednesday, Jan. drawing, with proceeds benefiting their Management 22. Katie Oden read “The Nesting Doll” scholarship program. For a $1 donation, • Feb. 11: Basic Banking and to the group and showed them how to you can have the chance to win a basket Basic computer classes are Credit make houses for Little Red Riding Hood. filled with goodies and gift certificates designed for adults with little or no • Feb. 18: Basic Credit and Preschool Storytime Programs begin to make your loved one feel special this computer experience with time for Loans Thursday, Feb. 6, with “Prince and Valentine’s Day. The drawing will be hands-on practice. • Feb. 25: Basic Financial Princesses,” followed by “Happily Ever held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and you • Feb. 4: Basic Computer Recovery After” on Feb. 13, “Rapunzel’s Bad Hair need not be present to win. • Feb. 11: Basic Internet Day” on Feb. 20 and “Princess and the For more information about the library • Feb. 18: Basic Email To register, call 386-496-3432 Frog” on Feb. 27. Programs will now start and its programs, call 386-496-3432 • Feb. 25: Basic Microsoft Word or visit www.newriver.lib.fl.us. at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. throughout the spring. or visit www.newriver.lib.fl.us. Legals UCT Legals 1/30/14 CHAPTER 45 ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY tance. Persons with a disability who interested party shall be advised er than the property owner as of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pur- LINE, A DISTANCE OF 550.29 FEET need any accommodation in order to that the dates, times and places of date of the Lis Pendens must file a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE suant to a Final Judgment of Fore- TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF participate should call Jan Phillips, any continuation of the public hear- claim within 60 days after the sale. EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN closure dated Jan. 16, 2014, and THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED ADA Coordinatory, Alachua County ing shall be announced during the Dated in Union County, Florida this AND FOR UNION COUNTY, FLOR- entered in Case No. 63-2013-CA- ONE (1.00) ACRE PARCEL OF Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., public hearing and that no further 22nd day of January, 2013. IDA 000036 of the Circuit Court of the LAND: THENCE CONTINUE RUN- Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352)337- notices regarding the matter will be Kelli Hendricks Connell CIVIL ACTION Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for NING N 33 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 6237 within two (2) working days published, unless said continuation Clerk of the Circuit Court CASE NO. 63-2013-CA-000036 Union County, Florida in which Deut- 19 SECONDS W, CONTINUING of receipt of this notice; if you are exceeds six calendar weeks from the Union County, Florida DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL sche Bank National Trust Company, ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF hearing impaired, please call 1-800- date of the above referenced public By: Crystal Norman TRUST COMPANY, FORMERLY formerly known as Bankers Trust WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 955-8771; if you arc voice impaired, hearing. Deputy Clerk KNOWN AS BANKERS TRUST Company of California, N.A-, as 229, A DISTANCE OF 236.04 FEET; please call 1-800-955-8770. All persons are advised that, if they Albertelli Law COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Trustee for Asset Backed Securi- THENCE RUN N 88 DEGREES 50 1/30 2tchg 2/6-UCT decide to appeal any decisions Attorney for Plaintiff NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET ties Corporation Long Beach Home MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST A made at this public hearing, they P.O. Box 23028 BACKED SECURITIES CORPO- Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1, is the DISTANCE OF 423.32 FEET TO NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF OR- will need a record of the proceed- Tampa, PL 33623 RATION LONG BEACH HOME EQ- Plaintiff and Patricia A. Tyler, is De- SAID EAST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 DINANCE BY THE CITY ings and, for such purpose, they (813)221-4743 UITY LOAN TRUST 2000-LB1, fendant, the Union County Clerk of OF SW 1/4; THENCE RUN S 01 DE- COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF may need to ensure that a verbatim (813) 221-9171 facsimile PLAINTIFF (S) the Circuit Court will sell to the high- GREES 09 MINUTES 02 SECONDS LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA record of the proceedings is made, eService: servealaw@albertellilaw. VS. est and best bidder for cash at the E, ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that which record includes the testimony com PATRICIA A. TYLER; THE UN- Union County Courthouse, 55 West NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4, A DISTANCE OF an ordinance, which title hereinafter and evidence upon which the appeal If you are a person with a disability KNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICIA Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, 9.77 FEET; THENCE RUN S 56 DE- appears, will be considered for en- is to be based. who needs any accommodation in A. TYLER; ANY AND ALL UN- Union County, Florida at on the 15th GREES 16 MINUTES 41 SECONDS actment by the City Commission of Persons with disabilities request- order to participate in this proceed- KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING day of May, 2014, the following de- W, A DISTANCE OF 351.54 FEET the City of Lake Butler, Florida, at a ing reasonable accommodations ing, you are entitled, at no cost to BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND scribed property as set forth in said TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. public hearing on February 10, 2014 to participate in this proceeding you, to the provision of certain assis- AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED Final Judgment of Foreclosure: TOGETHER WITH THAT 1981 at 5:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as should contact 352.463.3169 (Voice tance. Persons with a disability who INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ONE (1) ACRE OF LAND IN THE NW HERITAGE MOBILE HOME LO- the matter can be heard, in the City & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service need any accommodation in order to ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LYING EAST OF THE CATED THEREON AS A FIXTURE Commission Meeting Room, City 800.955.8771. participate should call Jan Phillips, OR ALIVE, EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO Hall, located at 200 Southwest First 1/30 1tchg-UCT ADA Coordinatory, Alachua County WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR- ROAD 229, IN SECTION 20, TOWN- BEARING VIN NUMBERS 1923A Street, Lake Butler, Florida. Copies Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST SHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, AND 1923B AND TITLE NUMBERS of said ordinance may be inspected IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352)337- AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE 19557780 AND 19557781. by any member of the public at the EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN 6237 within two (2) working days GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A/K/A 11992 S COUNTY ROAD 229, Office of the City Manager in the City AND FOR UNION COUNTY, FLOR- of receipt of this notice; if you are ANTS; TENANT #1, TENANT #2, FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE RAIFORD, FL 32083 Hall, at 200 Southwest First Street, IDA hearing impaired, please call 1-800- TENANT #3, AND TENANT #4 THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST Any person claiming an interest in Lake Butler, Florida, during regular CIVIL ACTION 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS TO LINE OF THE NW 1/4, OF SW 1/4 the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- business hours. On the date, time CASE NO. 63-2013-CA-000025 please call 1-800-955-8770. ACCOUNT FOR PARTIES IN POS- WITH SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY er than the property owner as of the and place first above mentioned, all WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, 1/30 2tchg 2/6-UCT SESSION LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 229; date of the Lis Pendens must file a interested persons may appear and PLAINTIFF (S) DEFENDANT (S) THENCE RUN N 33 DEGREES 43 claim within 60 days after the sale. be heard with respect to the ordi- VS. NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST, Dated in Union County, Florida this nance. This amendment was previ- DARLA T. BROWN ALSO KNOWN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY 22nd day of January, 2013. ously noticed for a public hearing on AS DARLA BROWN, THE UN- COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF Kelli Hendricks Council January 13, 2014. The title of said KNOWN SPOUSE OF DARLA LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA Clerk of the Circuit Court ordinance reads, as follows: T. 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Copies com DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ADD DEVISEES, of said ordinance may be inspected If you are a person with a disability REGULATIONS FOR AN INDOOR GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- by any member of the public at the who needs any accommodation in SHOOTING RANGE; PROVIDING ANTS, TENANT # 1 AND Office of the City Manager in the City order to participate in this proceed- FOR AMENDING SECTION 4.15.2 TENANT # 2 Hall, at 200 Southwest First Street, ing, you are entitled, at no cost to ENTITLED, PERMITTED PRINCI- DEFENDANT (S) Lake Butler, Florida, during regular 386-755-4328 (12 miles west of Lake Butler) you, to the provision of certain assis- PAL USES AND STRUCTURES, TO NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO business hours. On the date, time ALLOW GUNSMITH IN THE “ILW” CHAPTER 45 and place first above mentioned, all INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT AND WARE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pur- interested persons may appear and HOUSING ZONING DISTRICT; suant to a Final Judgment of Fore- be heard with respect to the ordi- PROVIDING FOR AMENDING SEC- closure dated Jan. 16, 2014, and nance. This amendment was previ- TION 4.15.5 ENTITLED, SPECIAL entered in Case No. 63-2013-CA- ously noticed for a public hearing on EXCEPTIONS, TO ALLOW AN IN- 000025 of the Circuit Court of the December 9, 2013. The title of said DOOR SHOOTING RANGE AND Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for ordinance reads, as follows: CONCEALED WEAPONS CLASS- Union County, Florida in which Wells ORDINANCE NO. 2013-05 ES AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN Fargo Bank, NA, is the Plaintiff and AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE “ILW” INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT Darla T. 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ABOVE: Asst. Warden David Maddox (at left) joins Warden Diane Andrews, Food Service Director Jeffrey Andrews and Dr. Rodolphe Lafontant (at right) in congratulating UCI Work Camp Food Service Director Eva Griffis after she was named the Employee of the Month for December from the work camp. TOP RIGHT: Warehouse Supervisor Gary Grainger (at left) joins Warden Diane Andrews and Asst. Warden Stephen Rossiter (at right) in congratulating Kim Barnett, UCI Main Unit’s Employee of the Month for December. RIGHT: Col. Kevin Box and Asst. Warden David Maddox (at left) join Warden Diane Andrews (at right) in congratulating Officer Robert Thurman on being named December Officer of the Month for UCI.

Thurman, Griffis, every cell, control room, office her career at UCI. She has worked and building remain secure at all as administrative assistant to the Barnett chosen times—not an easy job by any major, the assistant warden and measure. the warden. She served as the as top staffers Recently, the two officers had institution’s recruiter, ensuring Union Correctional Institution to get all the buildings in the new that prospective staff members recently named Officer Robert UCI Work Camp ready to house completed all of the necessary Thurman, Kimberly Barnett and inmates – hundreds of additional steps in order to be hired. Eva Griffis as its top staffers for locks and keys that had to be Barnett currently works in the the month of December. meticulously prepared, tested institution’s mail room, processing Officer Thurman was chosen as and accounted for. incoming and outgoing mail for Officer of the Month. Barnett was Sgt. Chapman nominated inmates and staff members. This named Employee of the Month Thurman for Officer of the is a meticulous job since it also for the Main Unit and Griffis was Month because he said Thurman entails processing legal mail to named Employee of the Month “did an outstanding job of getting and from attorneys and court for the UCI Work Camp. the work camp up and running.” systems. and always stays late to lend the cooking, baking and meal service industry once they have Thurman has worked for UCI Chapman also noted that Gary Grainger, Barnett’s a helping hand. She is always preparations each day, ensuring re-entered society. since 2005 and has served the Officer Thurman often gets supervisor, characterized her as in a great mood and is such a that good hygiene and food She is also responsible for the institution in a wide variety of called to the institution during efficient, diligent and helpful. pleasure to work with! I feel very service standards are adhered to efficient and economic operation capacities during his career. He his off hours – nights, weekends, “She goes out of her way to help blessed to have her, not only as at all times. She trains inmates of the food service department at worked as an officer in both holidays – to repair critical locks others. She makes sure the mail a supervisor, but as a lifelong in skills they can use in the food the work camp. general population and close in order to maintain the security is properly distributed, as well friend.” management settings, including of the institution. “He gets called as ensuring legal mail is logged Griffis has worked at UCI Death Row. He served as a in all the time and he never and signed for daily,” he said. “I for five years. She previously vehicle gate officer, supervising complains,” said Chapman. can depend on her to run the mail supervised the staff dining room, the movement of vehicles onto the Chapman said Thurman’s room when I am not there. She where employees could enjoy 39th Annual Mount Dora secure compound. He also served hard work and positive attitude goes above and beyond her duties an inexpensive – but delicious as a security and recreation officer make him an ideal candidate for in the performance of her job. – lunch without having to drive Arts Festival for inmates in the institution’s Officer of the Month. “Mrs. Barnett ranks within the several miles during a limited mental health dorms. Prior to working for DOC, top 10 percent of UCI’s staff for lunch hour. Thurman is a member of the Thurman served in the U.S. a job well done.” In her current position as February 1 & 2 Rapid Response Team and, as Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Griffis is the food service food service director at the such, undergoes intensive extra for 13 years. He was involved in director for the newly opened work camp, she trains staff www.MountDoraCenterForTheArts.org training every month to prepare Operation Just Cause (Panama) UCI Work Camp. Overseeing and inmates assigned to work him to respond to any emergency and Operation Desert Shield/ a brand new kitchen and in the kitchen. She supervises situation at a moment’s notice. Desert Storm (Southwest Asia). food service system is a real Thurman is currently the “lock When he first left the military, challenge, but Griffis rose to the and key” officer for the institution. he served as store operations occasion and has the department In a facility with 3,000-plus locks manager for Food Lion, up and running at full steam. that need to remain secure—in supervising several stores in Food service administrative order to protect the safety of the Jacksonville and the surrounding assistant Sibi Johnson said, “Mrs. public, staff and inmates—being area for approximately six years. Griffis is a very determined and the lock and key officer is a very Barnett has worked for the hard-working woman who sets a challenging position. Thurman Department of Corrections for great example for all other staff and Sgt. Bradley Chapman are nearly 10 years, spending all of members. 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Here’s a look I slept very little as the wind they could be planted in the four years after the treacherous back to a couple of Telegraph frightened me, and when I North. Capt. Jones is 64 years double-whammy dealt to this stories that focused on what is awakened in the morning, I old, and this is the first time he North Central Florida area during an unusual occurrence in this was very much amazed to see ever saw snow. He was born and the winter of 1894-95, when one area. everything covered with snow, raised in Florida.” freeze with temperatures down and the thermometer down to 8. Ninety years later came to 13 degrees came in December, On Feb. 12, 1899, Mrs. Jesse “I have lived in Florida since the Christmas snow of 1989, followed by another in February. Jones, wife of a pioneer Starke 1859 and have never seen measuring less than half an The trouble was that the month merchant, took pen in hand, anything like it before. The inch except where banked. It of January was unseasonably opened her diary and wrote: snow laid on the ground three could not match the snow of warm, causing sap in the orange “Snowstorm in Florida, Feb. days. The second day, Capt. 1899, which was reported to be trees to rise. The freeze of Feb. 12, 1899, Sunday. It blew all Jones had to take a shovel and at least 2 inches. Due to steady day very hard and very cold. dig it off the front porch. I think freezing temperatures, both See SNOW, 7B ...and 1989 in Bradford County Emma Theus earned several top honors during the BY JOE GISSY, E.L. sunshine, however, and traffic 1983 when the thermometer be able to write up an accident— Tremaine Dance Competition in New York City. MATTHEWS AND was back pretty much to normal rose only to 21. The next day, they all were basically the same. CAROLYN EAVES by Sunday afternoon, even with however, the temperature rose to “We really appreciate the the continuing below-freezing the mid-30s for a few hours. many people and agencies Theus dances Miss Bradford Bing Crosby’s “White temperatures. Deputies responded to in Christmas” finally came to who were involved during the Weekend temperatures excess of 100 reported accidents, weekend, and we don’t want to her way to the Fest set for Bradford County, with up to mostly on U.S. 301. So many recorded at the Gainesville leave anyone out, so we offer our an inch of snow on the ground, Airport were a low of 34 and accidents were reported, it was top at NYC Feb. 8 mixed with an ice storm Saturday high of 37 for Friday, Dec. 22; a difficult to keep exact records. sincere appreciation to anyone that made “the tree tops glisten,” who helped in any way,” said The fourth annual Santa Fe low of 24 and a high of 30 for City patrolmen were having competition just like Bing said. Saturday; a low of 17 and a high the same difficulty. One officer EMS Director Chapman and College Miss Bradford Fest is Winter arrived officially of 30 for Sunday; and a low of said he did not have to be there to Sheriff Etheridge. Emma Theus, the daughter scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, Thursday, Dec. 21, with a mild 19, with a high of 44 for Monday, of Laura and Harold Theus of at the Bradford High School au- low of 33 degrees, touching off Christmas day. Starke, took first overall in the ditorium at 7 p.m. a prolonged five-day period of It took drivers—unfamiliar Senior Contemporary category Contestants will compete in sub-freezing temperatures and with icy roads—some time to and was also awarded Highest setting a new record for length, learn to slow down. Wrecker Western wear, talent, party dress, but stopping short of the 8 Overall Scoring Senior Soloist evening wear, photogenic and services were kept busy pulling (ages 14-19) at the Tremaine degrees recorded here in 1835 cars out of ditches. People were on-stage question categories in and 1899. Low temperatures slipping down on the ice in the Dance Competition in New York the following age divisions: 4-7 recorded at the city treatment City. Deerfoot Village parking lot. (Little Miss), 8-12 (Junior Miss), plant on Edwards Road were 25 Everybody has stories to tell Theus placed ahead of 36 13-17 (Teen Miss) and graduat- Saturday, 15 Sunday, 16 Monday, about how cars slid around. girls who were primarily ing high school seniors-22 years 28 Tuesday and 27 Wednesday. Fortunately, there were no from New York, New The wave of cold air sweeping old (Miss). The winner of the serious accidents. Jersey and Connecticut. Her down from Canada, mixing with Plumbers have worked all performance was titled “Iris” Miss division could win a two- moist air over the Gulf of Mexico, weekend and are still repairing and choreographed by Starke year Santa Fe College schol- brought freezing rain, sleet, snow ruptured water pipes caused by Academy of Dance teacher arship. (Must meet eligibility and frigid temperatures to all of ice. Stephanie Borglum. requirements for college enroll- North Florida, paralyzing traffic Sunday’s temperature in Starke and wreaking havoc with power This was not Theus’ first ment.) was reported to be as low as 13 lines, water pipes, trees, plants degrees in one area, with a high taste of success at a Tremaine Miss Bradford Fest funds San- and crops. ta Fe College scholarships for of 23. The high Monday was only competition. In Atlanta last Light rain Friday night turned 29, but Tuesday’s warm-up back October, she placed first overall Bradford County students. to ice as it fell onto sub-freezing into the 40s signaled the return of in the lyrical category and For more information, please surfaces, glazing everything with more normal temperatures. was awarded Highest Overall call Lisa Tatum at 904-966-1514 a layer of ice. The rain turned into Temperatures below freezing Scoring Senior Soloist for the or Brenda Thornton at 904-364- sleet and snow as temperatures for two days and three nights routine “The Muse,” which was 8266. dropped. Intermittent snow, sleet may be a record for this area. This also choreographed by Borglum. and rain continued throughout writer remembers only two times At the Atlanta competition, the day Saturday and into Sunday the temperature stayed below 32 night, making driving hazardous Theus placed ahead of 44 girls Bradford degrees all day since 1960. The to Florida drivers uninitiated into most recent was Christmas day (ages 14-18) who were primarily driving on ice. from Florida, Georgia, South Parents Clearing skies Sunday Carolina and North Carolina. morning brought sunshine, but Theus may attend Nationals Athletic little warmth—the temperature in Orlando this July, where she Association getting only to 29 degrees in would compete against girls the afternoon. Snow and ice from all over for Dancer of the sign-ups are on highways melted in the Year and to earn the chance to tour with the company for the under way 2014-15 season. The Bradford Parents Athletic Association is now signing up at Archaeology, children for T-ball, baseball and Looking for relatives of softball on Saturdays, from 8 Sumpter Earl “Buster” and weaving to be a.m. until noon, at the Edwards Mabel Geiger. Buster died topics at Feb. 3 Road ballfields in Starke. You may also register online in 1965, Mabel died in nd DAR meeting at http://starkebradfordleague. 2010. Mary Jane, Teresa, Sunday, February 2 @ 6:30pm baberuthonline.com. Rupert, Mildred and Judy Jull, a master weaver There will be a coaches’ Bethel. We lived on and colonial archaeologist, will meeting Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 Geiger Rd. in Starke. be featured at the Monday, Feb. p.m. at the Thomas Street center. 3, meeting of the Col. Samuel Anyone interested in being Elbert Chapter, National Society certified as an umpire can attend Daughters of the American a clinic on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 9 Revolution, which will be held at a.m. at Edwards Road. IHOP in Starke at 10:30 a.m. Jull will share her experiences Pick score of game until kick-off at a dig and talk about the art of weaving, which the colonists brought to America. It’s Tax Time! Visitors are welcome. 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Letters [email protected] . Socials , could easily go up and down Cheerleaders and Football Team. politicians. Whether anyone Brown’s views the river enjoying the sights and Southside’s Assistant Principal, admits it or not, huge sums sounds of nature and perhaps Sherree Alvarez was present of money influence people’s of CRAB are even stopping to chat with the to give a motivational speech, actions. It would be extremely off the mark residents that lived along the telling students that every step foolish to think otherwise. river. A great time was enjoyed they make in the right direction Until term limits and/or curbs Dear Editor: by both the boaters and the puts them one step closer to on financial donations become Disappointed was an residents. That has now come to successfully meeting their goals. the law of the land, the wise thing understatement when I read the an end! Our great useless County An event of this kind took a for us to do would be to stop front page article in the Lake Officials and the Suwanee River lot of planning and coordination electing politicians and begin Region Monitor dated Thursday, MIS Management has seen to of efforts. This would not have to elect teachers, merchants, Jan. 23, 2014, entitled “Brown that. We now live on Canoe been possible if not for the engineers, doctors, etc. (Notice Resigning from KH council will Less Creek (formerly known as support Southside received from that I don’t include “lawyers” in my list. They, too, are a big part challenge Hildreth for mayor Sampson River). If you’re very Bradford High School Principal, of the problem because they are post”. Mr. Brown’s assertion that lucky you can canoe if you find Bryan Boyer and his staff. Every trained to accept no outcome the Community Redevelopment deep enough spots. One day step of the way, Bradford High except to “win.” That is no way it’s Oh Wow, we have water, School staff and students were Advisory Board (CRAB) was “all to run a country.) OOPS here comes Bradford where they were supposed to supporters of Mayor Hildreth” So where do we begin? That’s was quite surprising to hear. To County and Suwanee River MIS be, when they were supposed easy. Send a message loud and insinuate that this board has any Management, and there goes the to be there – it was amazing to clear in the next presidential political agenda is patently false. water! see how smoothly this event election. Elect someone who The CRAB members do not Instead of taking care of the worked with so many people is not involved in politics; who discuss mayoral politics, instead reasons for the problems they working together. In the words can communicate clearly and Edward and Jane Nelson we discuss in meetings that are continue to contribute to the of Bradford High School’s Coach honestly, who has real American open to the public ways we can problems. We are told that the Burch, “I like it when I see a play values; who can reach out and improve the business climate homes in the Country Club come together”. unite all of our citizens without Nelsons celebrate 70 years and the lives of the citizens of area flood so they have to open The staff at Southside has to be pandering to any; who will Keystone Heights. The CRAB is up the flow out of Sampson among the best staff anywhere. actually support the Constitution Jane E. (formerly Jane E. Rice) Mains of The Villages; Karen responsive to and supportive of Lake. Well, it seems to me that From the teachers who have of the United States. and retired Navy LCDR Edward Nelson of Keystone Heights; all members of the city council someone in this County should taught and reinforced behavioral Is there such a person? W. Nelson, a retired air route Cindy Machupa of Gainesville and city staff because we must be able to figure out that we need expectations, to the Positive Absolutely!? His name is Dr. Ben traffic controller, will celebrate and the late Nancy “Darby” work together to be successful. to have better drainage along the Behavior Supports Team, to the Carson. This retired Director their 70th wedding anniversary Bloodgood of Keystone What a shame that Vice Mayor problem areas. Sampson River dedicated staff who worked the of Pediatric Neurosurgery at with a family luncheon hosted Heights. The Nelsons have nine Brown would make a disparaging cannot and should not handle event – we are a family, and once Johns Hopkins is a model of the by their children. They were grandchildren and ten great comment about this board. For all the high water problems in again have shown what can be American dream. He overcame married Feb 5, 1944 in Atlanta. grandchildren. the record, the Community the County. Also, who was the accomplished when we all work tremendous difficulties in his Their children are Barbara Redevelopment Advisory intelligent County person that together for a common cause. early life and is famous for his Board is not a club, these task allowed people to build homes At the culmination of groundbreaking work separating oriented business owners and along Sampson Lake and not Southside’s Tailgate Party, I took conjoined twins. His lifelong volunteers were approved by make sure that the elevation was a moment to reflect on everyone commitment to education, his the Community Redevelopment high enough to handle a high who had a part in making this ability to bring people together, Agency (CRA). These same water time (oh sorry, I forgot event a success. I am thankful and his basic values make him members make up the city that would require someone I am a part of the Southside an ideal choice as the “most council which Mr. Brown is on. thinking). Most Counties are Elementary School family, and important American.” Trying to give the impression that able to figure these problems blessed that we were able to Of course, don’t take my word Great Valentine Gift Ideas! the CRAB needs to “slow down” out. Anyone with common sense partner with such a competent for it. Go online. Do the research is unjustified, it implies we are a and some intelligence looking and well pulled together team as (like I did). Watch the movie runaway train or somehow not for a job – Bradford County Bradford High School. about his life. Read his books. accountable to the CRA board needs help! Robin Frazer You can’t help but be impressed. Dr. Carson has declared that he where the opposite is true. All The only thing that this will become a candidate if there CRAB meetings are open to the County and Suwanee River MIS is a real clamoring from the Management have been able to Time to elect public, advertised, and recorded; people. So, let’s do ourselves a accomplish is turning our lakes in addition, I have personally someone other favor. Let’s make enough noise invited Mr. Brown to attend the and rivers into retention ponds to send an undeniable message meetings. Most importantly to and depreciating our property than career to the politicians, the special note is that the structure of the values. Take a look around and interest hacks, and all the people Community Redevelopment you will see for yourself the politicians of this land. We want a real Advisory Board only advises results of their work! American as our leader. We want the Community Redevelopment Richard Corbin Dear Editor: Dr. Ben Carson. Agency (CRA). It is only with Much of the blame for the Leonard C. Young 103 Edwards Road • (next to Fay’s Salon) approval from the CRA that cliff that this country is hurtling Keystone Heights Starke • 904-964-7579 the CRAB moves forward on Southside, toward must be credited to any projects. So why would Mr. the career politicians that we Brown imply otherwise? Thank Bradford High Americans have been supporting you for the opportunity to set the throughout the years. Of course, record straight. We look forward form ‘positive’ we, the voters (and in a certain to working with all members of partnership sense, the non-voters) also play a the CRA the city council and the major role in this fiasco, since we are the ones who enter the voting business community. Dear Editor: Deirdre Murphy, booth and make our selection. On Friday, January 24th, We have screwed up royally. The Outdoor Power Super Store — “No One Beats Our Prices” Chairperson of the Southside Elementary School City of Keystone Heights But I am especially partnered with Bradford High disenchanted with the “lifetime” Community Redevelopment School for a Positive Behavior Advisory Board members of our House and Supports (PBS) “Tailgate Party” Senate--from both parties-— – a pep rally to honor the students because their refusal to step at Southside who exemplified down has led to what many call Bradford the behavioral expectations the fourth branch of government. we have set – being prompt, That would be special interest County, prepared, respectful, safe and groups. Suwannee honest. Over 400 students were These hundreds of wealth- honored at this event, and were laden organizations heavily River Water treated to performances by the influence what our legislators Bradford High School Drumline, do in Washington as a result Management of the donations they make to are no friends SR-230 E to lakes, rivers (2 miles east of US-301) Dear Editor: Let’s talk about the life of Memberships a lake and a river. For years Available Sampson Lake and Sampson River ran very well. Then the Banquet Hall • Driving Range great team of Bradford County and Suwanee River Management Excellent Driving Range Golf Lessons by Appointment decided they could do a better job than nature. Pro Shop – Gift Certificates Professionally Run Tournaments Well, here is the result of their Home of the Strawberry Invitational great job! We now have flooding on one side of Sampson Lake Like us on and very low water along the facebook riverside. 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He said he second in the 169 class with a Staff Writer place finish for Union in the expected a 145-150 total in the 295 total (170, 125), but Cassidy Bradford and Union County team standings behind champion bench press and a 135 total in the McDilda was awarded runner- high schools will send a Gainesville and runner-up Ocala clean and jerk. up status due to the weigh-in combined six girls’ weightlifters Vanguard. Cook was determined to do tiebreaker. to the state finals after their Christin Hopkins was more. Gainesville’s Breanna Thomas performances at the District 4 Bradford’s lone qualifier. She “She came out fired up and won the 169 class with a 330 qualifying meet on Jan. 25 in was able to get the last spot in told me what she wanted to do,” total. Belleview. the 119 class, finishing third Griffis said. Bradford’s Hopkins finished The top three lifters in each behind Union’s Personette. What she did was get 160 in 5 pounds behind Union’s weight class earned the right Bradford had 15 compete at the bench and 145 in the clean Personette in the 119 class with to go to the state meet, which the meet, with 10 earning top-10 and jerk for a 305 total, which a 245 total (110, 135). will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, in finishes. put her 25 pounds ahead of Story said going back to the Kissimmee. “Overall, we had a pretty 199 runner-up Yana Parker of start of the season, he couldn’t Union will be sending a decent day,” Bradford coach Gainesville. have envisioned Hopkins school-record five, including Deac Story said. Brown and Personette were reaching such a total. However, Findley finished 10 pounds runners-up in their respective the junior has proven to be Kaylee Findley was one of two district champions for district champions Kristen Cook Union County. Photo by Shelley Rodgers. (199-pound class) and Kaylee ahead of unlimited runner-up classes. mentally tough and the battles Virginia Strough of Bronson. Brown, who also qualified for she had with making weight last Findley (unlimited). Luciera Hamm, Kierston Sydnie Davis, Haley Sweat and Findley had a bench press of 205 state last season, had a bench year were non-existent this year, “I’m so proud of them,” Union Boatwright and Autumn Rodgers Brooke Shireman competed pounds—which was at least 15 press of 165 and a clean and jerk Story said. coach Bryan Griffis said. “You earned sixth-place finishes for for Bradford. Their totals were: pounds better than every other of 155 for a 320 total, which put The Jan. 18 Keystone Heights don’t know how it feels to carry Bradford. Hamm had a 195 total Elder 185 (80, 105) in the 139 lifter in the class—and a clean her 20 pounds ahead of Ocala High School Invitational was a five girls (to the district meet) (100, 95) in the 101 class, while class, Clemons 220 (100, 120) and jerk of 145 to give her a 350 West Port’s Nia Randolph. sign of things to come. Story said and go five for five.” Boatwright had a 195 total (105, and Davis 205 (105, 100) in the total. However, she had to go up when he saw how easy Hopkins’ The efforts of Cook, Findley, 90) in the 110 class. Rodgers had 169 class, and Sweat 245 (120, Griffis said Cook, a against two-time defending state third clean and jerk attempt Jessica Brown, Kayla Geraghty a 225 total (90, 135) in the 129 125) and Shireman 205 (105, sophomore who is in her first champion Jessica Kinsler of of 125 was, he knew she had a and Courtney Personette—all class. 100) in the unlimited class. year of weightlifting, was a Gainesville, who won the class chance to qualify for state. of whom set personal records in Leah Bryant and Courtney The top six individuals in each with a 440 total. Hopkins tied for the highest Stanton earned a pair of seventh- weight class at the state finals Personette fractured one of clean and jerk total at the District place finishes for the Tornadoes. will earn medals. her elbows eight weeks ago, 4 meet. Bryant had a 220 total (95, 125) Griffis said it’s a special group so Griffis wasn’t sure what to “She’s a strong girl, and she’s in the 129 class, while Stanton he has that will attempt to earn expect out of her. She finished a pretty hard worker,” Story said. had a 225 total (110, 115) in the those medals. The five state with a 250 total (135 bench press, Bradford had two lifters finish Christin Hopkins 183 class. qualifiers stay at least 30 minutes 115 clean and jerk), which was two spots out of qualifying for competes Also placing in the top 10 for after practice in an attempt to get 5 pounds behind 119 champion state. Karen Clark was fifth in in the clean Bradford were Olivia Archer better. Plus, they have a close Megan Neal of Gainesville. Her the 110 class with a 205 total and jerk for and Shannon Mikell. Archer was bond. bench press total topped the (100, 105), while Jordan Davis Bradford. Photo eighth in the 119 class with a 205 “These girls have camaraderie. class. was fifth in the 139 class with a by Shelley total (105, 100), while Mikell Every one of them watches out “She had the day of her life,” 245 total (120, 125). Clark’s total Rodgers. was eighth in the 183 class with for the other one,” Griffis said, Griffis said. was just 5 pounds behind third a 220 total (105, 115). adding, “All of them want the Geraghty actually tied for place. Carson Elder, Ryann Clemons, best for each other.”

OPEN LATE Rams defeat KHHS for district title BY CLIFF SMELLEY Trinity Catholic (4-17-1) in a remaining in the first half, but SuperBowl Staff Writer Jan. 30 quarterfinal match. an Eastside player was able to Keystone Heights High The Indians and Rams head the ball away and prevent a School allowed just the second played a scoreless first half in possible score. goal this season against district the District 5 championship Juan Grimaldo had the match, but Eastside got a goal Indians’ best attempt at a COLD BEER ~ GREAT FOOD ~ PLENTY OF TVs competition, but it proved to be from Tyler Miller-Jones off of a goal in the second half with enough for the Eastside Rams, th who defeated the Indians 1-0 in header of penalty kick in the 47 approximately four minutes 50 $ 100 $ the District 5-2A boys’ soccer minute. remaining, but Keystone just championship match on Jan. 24 It marked the first time an couldn’t get the goal it needed to Wings 40 Wings 75 in Gainesville. opponent had shut Keystone out extend the match. (Any 2 flavors) (Any 4 flavors) “It was a great district final,” this season. Though the players were said Keystone head coach Trevor “They definitely had a great disappointed, their coach was 10 Wing Combo 20 Wing Combo Waters, whose team will travel to game plan,” Waters said. “They ready to talk about the overall play District 6 champion Mount got us off our short passing game. season. Keystone has shut out 18 $ 99 $ 99 Dora in a regional quarterfinal They were very aggressive. The opponents this season and went match on Thursday, Jan. 30, at refs let them play. 14-0 in regular-season district 9 18 “We didn’t make those one play. Eric Wood makes a save (Includes side & drink) (Includes 2 sides & 2 drinks) 7 p.m. “They made the one play, and we weren’t able to make the or two plays that we normally “This is the best team in the second half for the 20 Wings play.” make.” Keystone Heights has ever Indians. $ Keystone (21-3-2) will Miller-Jones had at least four produced,” Waters said. & Pitcher now travel to play District 6 good looks in the first half, but he The Indians get to continue If Keystone wins its regioanl matchup against Mount Dora, it of Beer 20 champion Mount Dora (13-8-2) misfired on a couple of attempts. playing by virtue of having made in a regional quarterfinal match Goalie Eric Wood made a save it to the district championship will travel to play either Eastside Come Join Us! on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. on a one-on-one play, while match. Their regional-clinching or Trinity Catholic in a semifinal “We’ll win that one, and we’ll Wyatt Graziano cleared another berth came in a 3-0 win over match on Tuesay, Feb. 4, at 7 see (Eastside) again,” Waters Miller-Jones attempt out of the Crescent City in a Jan. 22 district p.m. (904) 368-8158 box. semifinal match. Hawkins 1371 US 301 S., Starke, FL said. Eastside (18-6) will host Keystone’s Zac Hawkins sent scored two goals, while Cory Visit www.starkejournal. a nice cross into the box with Hedding had another. com to view more photos. approximately two minutes Grimaldo assisted on all three. (Membership required.) KHHS girls fall to Celtics again

BY CLIFF SMELLEY quarterfinal match on Jan. 23, Julia Gruber and Lindsey Staff Writer losing 9-0. Pinder, played Santa Fe this Regional tournament success The Celtics (15-3-1) ended the past Tuesday in the semifinals. has been hard to come by for the Indians’ seasons in 2007, 2008, Santa Fe (25-1), which defeated Keystone Heights High School 2009 and 2013 also by scores of the Indians for the District 5 girls’ soccer team, with Ocala 3-0, 6-0, 8-0 and 8-0. championship, won its first- Trinity Catholic serving as the Keystone was attempting to ever regional playoff match, Indians’ recent nemesis. move into the semifinal round defeating Umatilla 5-2. Keystone (17-9-1) traveled to for the fifth time in school The Celtics have defeated Ocala to take on the defending history. Santa Fe 8-0 twice in past state champs in a Class 2A Trinity, which got two goals regional matchups. each from Briana Camargo, IN CONCERT THE TRIBUTE QUARTET (Including Local Talent Josh Singletary) from Nashville, Tennessee

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d Obituaries d passed away on Jan. 11, 2014 at Ray came to Logandale to live with six Saily brothers, began courting her sisters, Effie and Mae, were Carolyn Brannon Shands University Hospital in Ernie Dukes, Sr. his son. He will be remembered as a Della and they were married in known as the Winter Sisters. They KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Gainesville, with his family by his FLORAHOME—Ernie L. Dukes, gentle southern gentleman. 1943. After Art returned from performed dancing, acrobats Carolyn B. Brannon, age 81, side. He was born on May 11, 1961 Sr., 83, of Florahome died Monday, Survivors include: his son, serving overseas in WWII, they and tumbling, and had traveled passed away on Jan. 25, 2014 at to the late Loyd and Beverly Bryan Jan. 20, 2014 at the Lakewood Ronald “Ron” (Stormie) Hodges; started their family, living at the with Bob Hope’s USO tour. Ms. Haven Hospice in Gainesville from of Starke. He is preceded in death Nursing Center in Crescent City. one granddaughter, Courtney both Saily farm. Salazar also performed in Billy complications of a stroke. She was by his sister, Cathy Taylor; and his He was born on May 6, 1930 to of Logandale, Nev.; sister, Linda In 1961 they moved out west, Rose’s Broadway production of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, brother, Micheal “Mike” Bryan. the late Brady and Ethel Dukes (Mike) Deloach of Maggie Valley, living in Oregon, Idaho, and Jumbo. Upon departing from and sister with a strong will and Timmy can be remembered for in Jacksonville where he had also N.C.; brothers, Kenneth (Connie) Washington. Della worked in the performing arts, Ms. Salazar spirit. She was born Jan. 6, 1933 in his horsemanship, in his younger retired as a shipyard supervisor. Hodges of Palatka, and J.W. (Shirley) retail, became a Certified Nursing taught at Bradford Middle School San Pedro, Calif. years. He showed his barrel horse He was a longtime resident of the Hodges. He has numerous nephews Assistant, cooked at nursing homes, as a paraprofessional retiring in She has resided in Keystone “Strawberry” at the Local Bradford Florahome and Keystone Heights and nieces. and taught kindergarten. After 1996. She continued to teach dance Heights for the past 42 years with Roping Club and the Bradford 4-H area and also a member of the Funeral services were held Jan. 24, retiring to Marenisco in 1978, Della long after her retirement from the her husband of 59 years, Hill Horse Club, which he won state Dunham Woods Baptist Church. at Archie Tanner Funeral Services cooked for a local hunting lodge. Bradford County School Board. Brannon. In addition to her husband, in pole bending and cloverleaf. His daughter, Sonya Lynn Bynum with Pastor Glenn Tillis officiating. She and Art enjoyed visiting with Survivors are: her children, she is survived by: her son, Bobby He loved his fish pond behind his had preceded him in death. Interment followed at Swift their family and friends, fishing the Donald Salazar of Ft. Lauderdale, (Lila); daughter, Leigh (Forrest); house. He was a Florida Gator and He is survived by: his wife of 65 Creek Cemetery in Lake Butler. lakes, walking in the woods, and Susan Ladyga of Biloxi, Miss., granddaughter, Courtney and her Nascar Fan, his favorite driver was years, Joyce (Pellum); son, Butch Arrangements are under the care and finding the first wild strawberries. Linda Lee of Keystone Heights, twin sister, Marilyn Bridges. Dale Earnhardt, Sr. He was a big fan (Kathy) Dukes of North Myrtle direction of Archie Tanner Funeral She and her husband moved to Scott Salazar of Starke and Lorie She was preceded in death of John Wayne. Beach, S.C.; brother, Jimmy Dukes of Services, Starke. 904-964-5757. Keystone Heights in 2002 to be near (Pat) Renz of Jackson Hole, Wyo. by her parents Roy and Alberta He worked for Terrwilliger Brunswick, Ga.; two grandchildren, Visit archietannerfuneralservices. their daughter. After celebrating Ms. Salazar is also survived by Garrett, and her adopted stepfather Motors, Jim Martin Tires of and four great grandchildren. com to sign the family’s guest book. their 63rd wedding anniversary, her seven grandchildren, Dominick Roy Bridges. Carolyn grew up Jacksonsville, and he was self Funeral services were Jan. 25, in PAID OBITUARY beloved husband Art preceded her Ladyga, Leland Salazar, Patrick in Stuckey, S.C. later moving to employed in construction. the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home in death in 2006. Renz, Spencer Lee, Alex Salazar- Gainesville as a child. She graduated Timmy is survived by: his wife Chapel with Rev. Scott O’Neal She was a loving and devoted Hutchins, Andrew Renz and Hannah from P.K. Yonge Laboratory of 30 years, Sharon Bryan; his officiating. The burial followed at Barbara Laird mother who will be greatly Lee; a great-grandchild, Payton School. Following high school, she son, Alan Micheal Bryan; sisters, the Keystone Heights Cemetery. STARKE—Barbara E. Laird, 80, missed by her son, David Saily Hutchins, as well as three nephews, attended the University of Florida Sharen Bryan Mcmillan of Waldo, Arrangements are under the care of of Starke died Thursday, Jan. 23, of Ridgefield, Conn. and her George Fraser of Wisconsin, and graduated with highest honors Cindy Bryan (Alan) Wilkerson of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of 2014 at Windsor Manor following daughters, Mary Saily of Reston, Raymond Fraser and James Fraser from Florida Southern College Clay Hill; brothers, Loyd (Marian) Keystone Heights. an extended illness. She was born Va. and Janet Groesbeck of Melrose. both of Illinois. in Lakeland with a B.S. degree Bryan Jr. of Lawtey, John Bryan of on Oct. 13, 1933 in Miami to the She is also survived by her brother, A memorial service will be held in biology and world history. She Starke, and Donnie (Sheila) Jackson late Nolian and Jessie Mae (Holt) Buck Steinback of Colbert, Wash.; 11:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 1, at the was a member of Sigma Sigma of Raiford. James Green Beckham. She was a homemaker brother, Bruce Steinback of El Paso, First Presbyterian Church of Starke A Celebration of his Life will Texas; four grandchildren; four with Reverend Dr. Don McGarity Sigma sorority and additionally STARKE—James “Jimmy” and member of Union Baptist was a member of Beta Beta Beta be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Church in Newberry. In addition great-grandchildren; and numerous officiating. Arrangements are under Church of God in Lawtey. Archibald Green, 81, of Starke, died nieces and nephews. the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Biological Honor Society and was Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at Shands at to her parents, she was preceded in PAID OBITUARY A memorial service will be Home, 620 Nona Street, Starke, FL elected as a member of the Florida the University of Florida. He was death by her husband, David Laird. Academy of Sciences. Survivors are: sons, Michael held Friday, Jan. 31, at 2:00 p.m. 32091. On-line condolences may be born in Starke on June 22, 1932 to the at Lake Swan Camp, 647 State left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Following graduation, she met late Adam Green and Rosa Driggers Cooper of Ft. Lauderdale and Road 26, Melrose, FL. Expressions PAID OBITUARY and married her husband Hill, Brenda Canaday Green. He has been a lifelong Patrick (Maryanne) Cooper of New raising her children in Birmingham, CONWAY, S.C.—Brenda Joyce York; five grandchildren; one great of sympathy may be sent to Jan resident of Bradford County where Groesbeck, 207 Rose Ave, Melrose AL for 15 years before moving back Canaday, 66, died Tuesday, Jan. he graduated from Bradford High grandson. to Florida. In addition to raising her 21, 2014 at her residence following Graveside funeral services were FL 32666. Robert Smith School. He served in the National PAID OBITUARY children, she was active in a number an illness. Born Nov. 30, 1947 Guard, worked part time for the held on Jan. 27 at Union Baptist HAMPTON—Robert Earl of organizations including PTA, in Bluefield, W.Va., she was the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, Church Cemetery, in Newberry. Smith, 88, of Hampton died Keystone Heights City Council, daughter of the late Lacey and Alice and retired from the Department Arrangements are by Jones- Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at Windsor and various social organizations, Miller Mullins. She is predeceased of Corrections after 31 years. He Gallagher Funeral Home in Starke. Dorothy Salazar Manor. The family will receive serving in a variety of leadership by: daughter, Brenda Joyce Fowler; attended the River of Life Church STARKE—Dorothy Winter friends at the First Christian Church roles. She was a member of First brother, Lacy Mullins Jr.; and a of God. He was preceded in death Salazar, age 91 of Starke, passed on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10-11:00 Presbyterian Church of Starke. sister, Louise Sizemore. away Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. She am with funeral services beginning Her interests were many and by his parents; brothers, Robert and John Marsh She is survived by: her husband Herbert Green; and sisters, Grace STARKE—John Wilton Marsh, was born on March 19, 1922 to at 11:00. Interment will follow in varied. She was an accomplished Richard Glen Canaday Sr.; sons, Green Page and Dorothy Green the late Everett Herschel and Ethel Santa Fe Cemetery with Pastor John tennis player and an ardent supporter Richard Canaday Jr. of Starke 85, of Starke died Tuesday, Jan. (Stevens) Winter in Hollis, N.Y. Faulkner officiating. The complete of Gator athletics. She was an avid Reese. 28, 2014 at Parkside Assisted and Basil (Teresa) Canaday II of He is survived by his wife of Living Facility in Starke. He was Ms. Salazar loved the arts, theatre, obituary was not available before fan of Gator football and basketball Conway, S.C.; daughters, Regina over 30 years, Mary Carlton Green; fashion, her family and church. She press time, but will appear in next relishing the triumphs and enduring (Elmer) Williams and Jennifer born in Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 18, 1928 was a member of First Presbyterian week’s paper. Arrangements are by the defeats. She was able to witness daughter, Stephanie (George) to the late Oscar W. and Louise (Kristopher) Hinson both of Loznicka of Keystone Heights; (Trammel) Marsh, and served in Church of Starke. Dorothy was Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of several championship seasons and Lakeland; brothers, David Mullins two grandchildren; and one great- a performer in vaudeville shows Starke. enjoyed them thoroughly. She loved and Charles Mullins both of W.Va.; the United States Air force. He first during the 1930’s and continued to travel and had an adventurous grandson. retired from the Miami Beach area sisters, Debbie Orndorff and Linda Funeral services were held as a firefighter and later as Safety until 1956, where she, along with spirit. McGraw both of Va., Ruth Williams Jan. 29, at Archie Tanner Funeral Her memorial service was held of N.C.; and six grandchildren. Director from Shands Hospital in at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Services Chapel with Pastor Gainesville. He was a member of Funeral services will be private. Charlie Green officiating. Interment the St. Madeleine Catholic Church West Area, 823 NW 143rd Street Burroughs Funeral Home and followed at Crosby Lake Cemetery. at Jan. 29, with Dr. Don McGarity Cremation Services is serving the in High Springs. His wife of 52 officiating. Following the memorial Arrangements are under the care years, Barbara and their two sons, family. Condolences may be made and direction of Archie Tanner Jeffery and Gregory had preceded service, she will be interred in at www.burroughsfh.com. Funeral Services of Starke. Indiantown, S.C. at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may him in death. The family would like to thank be made to Heartland Hospice 1500 Survivors are: daughters, Joanna 9070 NW CR239 (Providence Rd) • Lake Butler everyone who offered comfort and Main St. Conway, SC 29526. Marsh of St. Augustine and Sharon support in her final days. Special (Richard) Pierce, of Seattle, Wash., www.BivinsOleFashionSausage.com thanks to the staff at North Florida one granddaughter; and one great Regional Hospital as well as Haven granddaughter. There are no Hospice who made her journey scheduled services at this time. In See Us for All Your home a peaceful one. Additionally, lieu of flowers contributions can the support of Dr. Don McGarity, be made to the Parkside Assisted SUPERBOWL her pastor at First Presbyterian in Living Facility, 329 Church Street, Starke was invaluable. Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are Party Cooking Plans! The family respectfully requests by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home that in lieu of flowers, a contribution of Starke. Boneless Butts (386) in her honor be made to First Cubed Pork Chops Presbyterian Church of Starke (912 Pork Steaks OPEN East Call St., Starke, FL 32091). Mon-Fri 8-5:30 pm Please visit her memorial page at We accept EBT & all Sat 8-2 pm williamsthomasfuneralhome.com. major cards except AmEx. PAID OBITUARY Cecelia Brown STARKE—Cecelia Kay Brown, 71, of Starke, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. She was born June 22, 1942 to Millard A. and Doris I. (Griffis) Raymond Hodges Strickland in Jacksonville. She was of the Holiness faith. Anthony Civitarese Raymond She is survived by six children, Ted E. Manning, Randall E. Anthony Hodges Manning, Doris I. Manning, Carol Civitarese LOGANDALE, NEV.—Raymond S. Parrish, Priscilla Manning and Everet Hodges, age 74, died Friday, Alan Manning; siblings, Ellen JACKSONVILLE—Anthony Jan. 17, 2014 in Logandale, Nev. Carolyn Harvey, Edward Buddy “Tony” Camillo Civitarese, 90, of He was born Aug. 25, 1939 in Clark, Carl Wayne Morris, Debra Jacksonville died on Jan. 22, 2014. Sanderson, Florida to Roland and Branch, Lind McCormick and He was born in Chiefi, Italy on Jan. Emmie Godwin Hodges. He was Della Saily Joe Morris; 18 grandchildren and 1, 1924 to the late Leonardo and briefly married to Florence Lewis numerous great-grandchildren. Liberata Civitarese. He worked as of East Palatka before serving his Della Saily The family will hold a private a salesman for Huggin Sash & Door country in the U.S. Air Force. He GAINESVILLE—Della Saily, memorial service at a later date. for many years, retiring in 1987. was stationed in Germany where 92, passed away peacefully in her Arrangements are by Jones- He was a member of Sampson City he met and married his second wife sleep Nov. 26, 2013, at North Florida Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke. Church of God. He is predeceased Karin. Their only son, Ronald, was Rehabilitation and Specialty Care in by: his first wife, Sarah E. born in Germany. Gainesville. Civitarese; sister, Rosie Civitarese; Raymond grew up in Florida, Born in 1921 in Winegar (now and brothers, Pete, Ernest and where he and Karin raised their Presque Isle), Wis. to George and Nicholas Civitarese. son. In Florida he worked mostly as Dora Steinback, she enjoyed reading, Tony is survived by: his wife of 14 a truck driver. In 1976 they moved playing the piano and swimming in years, Carolyn Hilliard Civitarese; to Colorado where he worked in the lakes in the summer. children, Ronald A. Civitarese of the construction industry and for When she was a teenager, they Seattle, Wash., Benjamin (Pamela) many years for the Silt Irrigation moved a few miles to Marenisco, Civitarese of Evans, Ga., and Victor District. He loved the Rockies and Mich., across the road from the Saily R. Civitarese of Jacksonville; step enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding farm. Art Saily, the youngest of the children, Lola E. (Wayne) Douglas their horses. Ray and Karin divorced of San Antonio, Texas, Teresa L. after they moved to Nevada. In 2013 (Joey) Faulkner, Tommy L. (Regina) Hilliard, Jr., Carolyn (William) Reddish and James Todd Hilliard, Sr. all of Starke; sister, Mary L. Civitarese Margeson of Peabody, Mass.; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Sampson City Church of Timothy Bryan God with Reverend Gene Bass officiating. Arrangements are under Timothy Bryan the care and direction of Archie Tanner Funeral Services of Starke. STARKE—Mr. Timothy Alan “Timmy” Bryan, age 52, of Starke

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d Obituaries d grandchildren, Melissa (Bob) Thomas. She moved to Worthington Md.; sisters, Girt L. Walker of sister, Wanda (Doug) Cason of Lake as being the secretary for the Jeffery Scott Neubauer, Travis (Pam) Starr, David Springs in the 1950’s. She had 12 Gainesville, Daisy T. Barton of St. Butler. Eustis Chamber of Commerce. LAKE BUTLER—Jeffery Scott, Starr, Daniel Starr, and Tommy siblings and was the mother of 16 Petersburg; 44 grandchildren; 80 Funeral services were held Jan. She subsequently worked the 64, of Lake Butler died suddenly (Kathryn) Starr; and her five children. Four siblings and two great-grandchildren, nine great- 28 at Grace Christian Fellowship latter part of her career in mobile at the Lake Butler Hospital, Friday, great-grandchildren, Jessie Suarez, children preceded her in death: four great grandchildren; and a host Church in Worthington Springs, home sales in the Central Florida Jan. 24, 2014. He was born in Hayden Starr, Hailee Starr, Landon siblings, brothers, Louis Thomas of nieces, nephews, cousins and with Pastor Terry Elixson area. She was a member of the Palatka and later moved to Lake Starr, Gabriel Starr. and Wyatt Thomas; sisters, Mary grieving friends. officiating. Burial was held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Butler where he worked and retired Graveside services were held at Cohens and Frankie Owens; Funeral Arrangements: Viewing Elzey Chapel Cemetery. Archer in Lake City. She was a dedicated from the Reception and Medical Hampton Cemetery Jan. 27, with two children, daughters, Frankie will be at Duncan Brothers Funeral Funeral Home is in Charge of the member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Center. He was a veteran of the Reverend Jim DuBois officiating. Thomas and Deland Thomas. Home Directing 428 NW 8th Street arrangements. the Eustis Elks Lodge. She also was United States Army and served for Arrangements are under the Frances raised her children by Gainesville, FL. 32601, on Friday, a long time hostess of the Florida 21 years. He is the son of the late care and direction of Archie working in fields until she got her Jan. 31 at 2- 7:00 p.m. Funeral Hospitality Rooms at National Elks Vandiver Scott and Elenor Barrs Tanner Funeral Services, Starke, GED and enrolled in the Nursing services will be at Union County Conventions, assisting her husband, Rake. He is preceded in death by: FL. 904-964-5757. Visit www. Assistant Program. She worked High School Auditorium 1000 Frank who was State Secretary of brother, James Scott; sister, Betty; archietannerfuneralservices.com to at Alachua General Hospital in South Lake Avenue Lake Butler, FL the Florida Elks Association. She and son, Alvin D Scott. sign the family’s guest book. Gainesville as a nursing assistant. 32054 on Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. was preceded in death by her loving He is survived by: his wife, Linda PAID OBITUARY She retired at General Electric in PAID OBITUARY husband of 57 years, Frank Willis. Parrish Scott; sons, Leroy (Rosie) Alachua as a battery operator. She She was a well loved lady who Scott, Jeff (Kym) Andrews, Joshua also held various of other jobs: is survived by: sons, Mike (Denise) (Patty) Andrews; daughter, Tammy cook/butcher at Brown Brothers Patty Williams and Steve (Tracy); grandchildren, (Nathen) Johnson; brothers, Robert Grocery Store, butcher at Taylor’s Loren (Brandon), Kendyl (Ashton), Grocery Store, cleaning buildings LAKE BUTLER—Patty S. Christian, Rachel; and great- (Linda) Scott, Lonnie Scott; sisters, Williams, 60 of Lake Butler died Janie (Cory) Hilburn, Dorthy at Worthington Springs Community grandsons, Graysen and Kennon Center and Mid-Florida Trucking, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at her residence who lovingly called her NeNe. She (Elbert) Gilbert, Connie (Bill) Ritch, of an extended illness surrounded Sue (Ed) Kessel, 17 grandchildren, cook at the Thousand Oak Hunting also leaves behind her sister, Connie Camp and sold Stanley Products. by her family. She was born on April Boynton (Ray) of Jacksonville; and five great-grandchildren. 16, 1953 to the late Caris Sheffield The memorial service will be She also volunteered at Lake Butler sisters in law, Ruby Coig and Hospital as a Pink Lady. and Jeanette Lowery Sparkman in Lexine Leinwar, of Mandeville, La.; held Monday, Feb. 3, at 2:00 pm in Jacksonville. She lived most of her the Archer Funeral Home Memorial She leaves to cherish her nieces and nephews, Diane, Mary, memory: sons, Marcell (Mary) life in Keystone Heights, moving to Neil, Debbie, Stephanie, Milton, Chapel. Archer Funeral Home is in Lake Butler 13 years ago. She was charge of all arrangements. Lett-Starke, Hezekiah Thomas Michelle, Bobby, Denise, Phillip, of Tampa, Nathaniel Harris of self employed and was a member Caren and Tyler. Barbara’s family Lake Butler, Theodore Thomas of the Lake Hill Baptist Church in and many friends were a very Hazel Starr of Lake Butler, Joe Thomas of Keystone. She is preceded in death important part of her life. Lake Butler, Herman Thomas of by her son, Chris Payton. Barbara’s life was celebrated WALDO—Hazel Ruth Starr, Ft. Lauderdale, Thurman Thomas She is survived by: her husband, Barbara Willis on Jan. 29th at The First Christian age 88, of Waldo, passed away on of Lake Butler, Curtis (Candace) Bernard Henry Williams of Church Lake Butler. Brother Art Jan. 24, 2014 at her residence with Thomas of Alachua; daughters, Lake Butler; daughters, Pamela Peterson and Pastor Bruce Alkire family by her side. She was born in (Will) Baldree of Worthington Barbara Willis Paulette (Willie James) Strong of LAKE CITY—Barbara Rae Ellis officiated. Hampton on Aug. 11, 1925 to the late Lawtey, Doris Thomas of Lawtey, Springs, Allison (Kevin) Hillard of Arrangements are in the care of George Rahme and Mary Clifford Raiford, Micaela (Glenn) Cannon Willis, 81 of Lake City went to be Alma Thomas of Lake Butler, with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Archer Funeral Home, Lake Butler. Green Rahme. Hazel retired from Juanita Thomas of Gainesville, of Lake Butler, Arielle (Matt) The family requests that in lieu of the University of Florida after Schmitt of New York; son, Justin Jan. 26, 2014. Barbara was born on Regina (Gregory) Merricks of Lake May 18, 1932 to Loren and Renora flowers, that a donation be made to many years of dedicated service as Butler, Patricia Goodman of Lake (Trevis) Williams of Callahan; 14 Haven Hospice, York Center, 4200 a data entry supervisor. She loved grandchildren; mother, Jeanette Elllis, in Michigan City, Ind. She Butler; brothers, Johnnie (Augusta) attended school in Valparaiso, Ind., NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Fl. her family and her church, First Thomas of Tampa, Leslie (Precious) Sparkman of Bell; brothers, Wesley 32606-3809. Baptist Church of Waldo, which (Kim) Sheffield of Ft. White, Steve Hollywood, Florida and graduated Thomas of Sarasota, Jessie (Emma) PAID OBITUARY she attended and was a member of Frances Thomas (Penny) Sheffield of Bell, Bryan from Deland High School. Thomas of Plant City, Wilson Barbara worked for several for many years. Hazel was a loving (Edith) Thomas-Ft. Washington, Sheffield of Keystone Heights, Jack mother, grandmother and great- Frances Thomas Sheffield of Keystone Heights; and companies as a secretary as well grandmother who was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, WORTHINGTON SPRINGS— Roy Alston Starr; and her siblings, Frances Mae Thomas called on Edna Dyal, George Rahme, Alta the Lord early in the morning on Mayor A. L. Adkins Albbright, Gladys Chesser, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 in her home VonKirn is well- and Clyde Rahme. surrounded by her children. She SNOW spent time alone reading the bible Continued from 3B wrapped against Hazel is survived by: her loving the cold during sons, Franklin Price (Linda) and praying. Thomas was born in Eutaw 7 was brought in by a blizzard in this 1899 freeze Starr of Bryceville, and H. Clyde that brought 2 (Carol) Starr of Graham; her five (Green County) Ala. to the union the Northeast, with temperatures of the late Louis and Mary E. Crear of 30 below. Lake City repoted inches of snow to a low of 8 degrees; Palatka 11; Starke. The two- and Starke 8, according to Mrs. story residence Jones’ diary. at left is still in use today as During the warm January, the remodeled orange trees budded out and were and enlarged blooming. With the trees full of Magnolia Hotel sap, they were split wide open by at the corner the cold, dripped sap and froze of Walnut again. When spring finally came, and Jefferson the outlines of once-flourishing streets. First orange trees stood bleak and still Baptist Church against the sky. A few survived, is pictured at the but four years later, another right on the same February freeze killed those site it occupies remaining, and citrus growers in today. this area abandoned their groves, and the industry moved farther the St. Johns River bank, water tree died, it was said that the been lighter snows in Bradford e south. was frozen several rods from trunk was dug up and exhibited County, but they usually melted ern t C Although this year’s freeze shore and afforded inhabitants at the Chicago Exposition. after a few hours on the ground. t a a spectacle as new as it was But not all of Bradford There was one in 1977, the year n fe may have been the longest on I record, with temperatures below distressing. Fruit trees of every County’s freezes came in the last that “U.S. News and World 32 degrees for most of 72 hours description were destroyed, roots century. Report” labeled a winter “to (Saturday through Tuesday), it and all, and even some of the There was the great Christmas be remembered.” In January failed to break records for the forest trees were killed by the freeze of 1983, which cost the of that year, Camp Blanding, 6 lowest temperature. cold.” growers of Florida $840 million miles east of Starke, recorded 21 T.F. Davis, in his “History The freeze of mid-January in citrus tree losses and $600 mornings of freezing or below of Jacksonville,” published in 1886, when the temperature million in loss of the orange temperatures. 1925, wrote: “Feb. 8, 1835, stayed below freezing for three crop—a total of $1.5 billion. In 1883, the editor of the was the coldest day ever known days, killed the famous orange A low temperature of 14 was Telegraph had optimistically 301 S. Starke before or since in this section. tree that grew at Fort Harllee recorded in Starke on Christmas written: “In a few years, every Across from KOA At 8 o’clock that morning, the on the north bank of the Santa morning. man with an orange grove in Amusement Fe River, just south of Hampton This was followed two years Bradford County will be rich.” Parlor Sweepstakes thermometer stood at 8 degrees 904-964-3350 above 0, and the actual minimum Lake in Bradford County. Fort later in January 1985 by another Little did he know that 16 years was undoubtedly lower. Along Harllee was built in 1835 during blast of arctic weather than later, they would all be broke. the second Seminole Indian War changed the geographic face Even the Telegraph was forced and named for its commander, of Florida’s citrus industry. to print a front-page notice that Maj. W.W. Harllee of South Although Bradford County had the size of the paper would have Carolina. In front of the officers’ been out of the orange business to be reduced because of a lack EXTRA CASH! quarters at this post, Maj. Harllee since the turn of the century, of advertising. The Gainesville planted the seed of an excellent the 1985 freeze devastated Sun commented editorially: “China” orange, which he had remaining groves around “The Starke Telegraph has been brought from Charleston. It grew Melrose, Crescent City and other temporarily reduced in size. Could you use some now rapidly, and by 1850 was said to Northeast Florida locations. The The paper will be enlarged as that the holidays are over? be the largest sweet orange tree citrus industry took another soon as business improves. The We specialize in helping people in Florida, bearing over 10,000 move farther south. Telegraph is one of the best sell through our Classifieds! oranges in a season. After the Along the way, there have papers in the state.”

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Program. giving Teresa some grief about “We were thrilled,” Fookes her latest gem-cutting project or ContinuedHOME from 1B said of Dunn’s interest in the telling David he likes him better program, adding, “To have when he’s at work and away facilities. The program began someone who already had the from home. Nolder, though, is in Little Rock, Ark., in 1999, experience and knew what truly thankful to be where he is. Fookes said. (Home Based Primary Care) was “I just can’t say enough about Dunn’s home is the first in the and knew how that functioned the program and people like relatively new Gainesville-area really made things a little bit (Teresa Dunn),” Nolder said. program. smoother—quite a bit smoother, “I call her my angel. She’s my Fookes said the program saves actually.” angel. the VA a significant amount of Dunn said she has been “My daughter, who is very money. Veterans in the program caring for others for 36 years. protective of me, just loves have lower instances of hospital Besides experience with private Teresa and David, too. She’s glad admittances and emergency- patients, she has worked with I’m in this place.” room visits, plus they are Suwannee Medical Personnel Fookes believes it’s the kind of less likely to miss medical in Gainesville and operated an place most of us would want to appointments. adult foster home in Michigan live in the latter stages of life. “Typically, because they when she was 25. “I think people can be much have somebody who’s helping You can take Dunn’s love more comfortable and much manage some of those things, of caring for others back to more at ease and have the care hey actually attend specialty childhood. She remembered that they need in a home,” appointments or primary-care when she was 4 and cared for Fookes said. “I’m not downing appointments more often,” a girl in her neighborhood who nursing homes by any means, Fookes said. was somewhat neglected by her Don Nolder is shown in his bedroom, where he said, “I have my own little comforts.” but when you have someone—a Veterans must be eligible for mother. The girl was always CNA or LPN or a nurse—who home. Medical Foster Home Program, assistance he needs, but he VA medical care and require dirty, but Dunn helped get her is responsible for several people Nolder said he still retains though the one in the Gainesville enjoys a freedom he wouldn’t a nursing-home level of care cleaned up. Dunn would also versus one person who’s giving the visual image of his friend’s area was not in operation yet. necessarily have elsewhere. He to be eligible for the program. take her own new clothes and more one-on-one attention to a mother opening the door, He met with a very nice foster even gets to go on trips, thanks to Caregivers, like Dunn, and their dress the girl up in them. maximum of three, you get to greeting him by name and family through the Jacksonville the fact the Dunns have a vehicle homes must meet various criteria “It’s just something I’ve know the person. You build a inviting him inside. program, but Nolder said that can easily transport him. as well. For example, the home always done,” Dunn said. “I relationship with them, and you “It was the first time I had a his daughter, who lives in Dunn and her husband are must pass inspection by a VA literally do not know what to hopefully help with quality of family style life,” Nolder said. Gainesville, did not want him more than happy to go on Home Based Primary Care team do with myself if I don’t have life.” “Believe it or not, I almost had living that far away. vacations with Nolder. and a VA fire-safety engineer, somebody else to take care of.” Fookes said the matching of to be trained for that. It was so He kept hearing a similar “We did get a lift van because while caregivers must have past Now, she’s helping care for Nolder and Dunn is a “best-case different from anything I’d ever program in Gainesville was we wanted him to have a life and experience care for disabled and/ Nolder, who was searching for a scenario” and that her trips to had.” going to start. be able to travel and do vacations or elderly people. true home. the home to make sure Nolder In time, Nolder would have “I bugged them crazy,” Nolder and so forth,” Teresa Dunn said. Of course, it goes without As it turns out, Nolder did not is getting what he needs and his own home and family. He said. “They kept saying, ‘Well, “Two weeks after he was here, saying that caregivers need to have a true home as a child. that Dunn is doing what she’s said he had a little horse ranch you’re on the top of the list.’ I we got the van. He said, ‘Well, have a heart and a passion for n n n supposed to be doing are a in Union County from 1985 until said, ‘I don’t care about that. I let’s go to Biloxi,’ so we did that. what they do. pleasure. about 1998. don’t want to be on a list.’” We had a wonderful time.” n n n “I was an orphan,” Nolder “It’s wonderful to see someone “When my wife passed away, Nolder wanted a home. Nolder joked that he can’t get said. “I ran away from the who served our country—who Dunn has previous experience I couldn’t take care of the ranch He wanted something that Dunn to go back to Biloxi because orphanage, so I was on my own gave all he had—be able to have caring for individuals, which also by myself because I had ended was nothing like what he was she lost too much money, but he since I was 12 years old.” a place to call home and someone led to her working in conjunction up in a wheelchair,” Nolder said. experiencing in the facility he later added in all seriousness how Nolder enlisted in the Marines to provide care for him,” Fookes with the VA’s Home Based “I just wandered around from once lived at. much he appreciated the Dunns at the age of 17. When Nolder said. “It’s wonderful. I enjoy Primary Care. She provided apartment complex to apartment “For me, it’s a wonderful taking him on vacations. and others he served with were coming out here.” care for a man, who eventually complex.” change,” Nolder said. “I’m a “I think that’s above and given some time off, a fellow To find out more about the succumbed to a terminal illness, Prior to moving into the widower. I’m by myself. It’s beyond when they do that,” he Marine Nolder became friends Medical Foster Home Program, in her home for the past two Dunn household, Nolder lived very difficult to take care of said. with asked him where he was please call the program office at years. A Home Based Primary in an assisted-living facility in myself. I tried it and tried it. going to go. Nolder said he n n n 904-396-8770 or Fookes at 352- Care nurse suggested that Dunn Gainesville. He said he did not “Gosh, I waited over a year for didn’t have a home to go to, 376-1611 (ext. 6005/4469). get in contact with Fookes so his friend invited him to his enjoy it at all. this opening to come up.” Nolder often jokes around about the Medical Foster Home Nolder heard about the Now, Nolder gets the with the Dunns, whether he’s BHS, UCHS to host district tournaments Bradford and Union County sixth seed Keystone Heights on winner at 7:30 p.m. advance to a Feb. 7 semifinal high schools will host their Feb. 4. Fourth seed Bradford The Feb. 7 winners will play game against top seed Chiefland respective district tournaments and fifth seed Interlachen will for the championship on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. Second seed Williston beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4, and play at 7:30 p.m. at 7 p.m. and third seed Union will play concluding on Saturday, Feb. 8. On Friday, Feb. 7, second seed Dixie County and Newberry each other at 7:30 p.m. The District 5-4A tournament P.K. 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Call 386-496-3141. 1&2 BR Apartments HC & NEW 2014 28x80 HUGE CLEAN 2&3 br HOUSES & Starke, FL 32091 strip center. 1,000 sq.ft. non-HC Units. Central AC/ Classified Display Tuesday, 12:00 noon and 2,000 sq. ft. units. 28x80, 4 BEDROOM LIVE MH IN STARKE & KEY- South HWY 301 front- OAK HOME $59,900. Set STONE HTS. Available in Heat, on-site laundry, TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED USE YOUR PHONE age, across from the KOA up, A/C, steps, & skirt- Feb. & March from $500- TDD/TTY 711 playground, private, quiet Campground. Call 352- ing included. Call 904- $650/mo.Some Lakefront, atmosphere. 235-1675. 259-4663. Waynefrier- includes lawn & mainte- FOR RENT PROFES- macclenny.com. nance call 352-478-8321. SIONAL OFFICE, 1,500 BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM 3BR/1BA HOUSE NEAR 1, 2, & 3 bedroom HC & sq.ft.- $1,000/mo.- up to 28x60 DOUBLEWIDE FSP & UCI. CH/A $600/ 1001 Southern Villas Dr. 964-6305 • 473-2210 • 496-2261 3,000 sq.ft. continuous $49,900 Includes Setup, mo $500/Dep. Call 904- Non-HC accessible $2,000/mo. Warehouse AC, Steps, and Skirting 964-8025 Leave Mes- apartments. Starke, FL 3,000 sq. ft. $800/mo. 904-259-4663, waynefri- sage. Classified Advertising should be paid in advance unless credit has already been established with the Smith & Smith Realty. ermacclenny.com. M/H, CLEAN 2BR/1BA “This institution is an equal newspaper. A $3.00 service charge will be added to all billing to cover postage and handling. All ads 904-964-9222. USED SWMH, GREAT WITH ADDITION. 1 acre opportunity provider, and employer.” placed by phone are read back to the advertiser at the time of placement. However, the classified staff cannot be held responsible for mistakes in classified advertising taken by phone. The newspaper reserves SHAPE,METAL ROOF, fenced, on paved road. “Equal Housing Opportunity” “Equal Housing Opportunity” the right to correctly classify and edit all copy or to reject or cancel any advertisements at any time. Only 49 $9900 Setup & Delivered $525/mo. first, last, sec. standard abbrevations will be accepted. Mobile Home 904-259-4663. LAND / HOME PACK- For Sale AGES, 3 Bedroom on NORTH POINTE HOMES, available on an equal 6PM. Commander Bob 2 Acres- $59,900, 4 40 JACOBSEN FACTORY opportunity basis. To Lawry of AFW Post 1016 Bedroom on 1- Acre OUTLET has 6 lot models Notices complain of discrimina- in Starke, invites Military $64,900 Remodeled w/ EQUAL HOUSING OP- ready to sell. Make a Fair tion, call HUD toll-free at in the area to a night of N e w A C & A p p l i a n c e s . PORTUNITY. All real Offer! More new homes 1-800-669-9777, the toll- conversation, remem- 904-259-4663. estate advertising in this free telephone number brances, music and on the way. Let’s Deal! newspaper is subject to for the hearing impaired snacks. Post is at 250 Bay Hwy 441-1/2 mile N of 50 the Federal Fair Housing is 1-800-927-9275. For St. located behind New Hwy 222 Gainesville. Now For Rent Act of 1968 which makes further information call Method Cleaners on 301. open Sundays 11-4. 352- it illegal to advertise “any WE HAVE 2 OR 3 bedroom Florida Commission on 872-5566. MH, clean, close to pris- preference, limitation or Human Relations, Lisa discrimination based on Sutherland 850-488-7082 race, color, religion, sex ext #1005. or national origin, or an in- YARD SALE BENEFIT FOR Set Right Mobile Homes tention to make any such LAURA CROFT Fam- preference, limitation or ily, friends and Palestine Specializing In Relocations, Re-Levels, Set-Ups & Disposal discrimination.” Familial Hunting Club is sponsor- status includes children ing a Yard Sale, Cake Rodney A. Carmichael, Owner under the age of 18 living Auction & Chicken Pilau Email: [email protected] 904-364-6383 with parents or legal cus- Dinner sale at the Lulu todians, pregnant women Community center on and people securing cus- February 1st. at 8:00 am. tody of children under Cake Auction to begin @ 18. This newspaper will 11am. If you would like to not knowingly accept any reserve a table or donate advertising for real estate items, contact Connie Da- which is in violation of vis@ 496-2210,496-3058 the law. Our readers or 496-3062. are hereby informed that COMMANDERS CALL TO all dwellings advertised BE HELD THURSDAY, in this newspaper are February 6th,2014 at Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 • Telegraph, Times & Monitor B Section 9B

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The Bradford Coun- Lawtey, Fl 32058, be- 3BR/2BA DOUBLE- 386-496-0683. town clerk to work 8-10/ tools, equipment, hous- doctors, shopping and ty Road Department is an tween the hours of 7am WIDE IN Keystone near SPLIT FIREWOOD $60. hrs per week plus one ing and daily trans pro- misc. Please Call 904- Equal Opportunity Em- and 4pm. Applications Chris schools. Now accepting TRUCKLOAD, Free De- nightly meeting per month vided for employees who 964-7953. ployer. For all inquiries, are due by February 13th applications. $800/mo. livery, Starke Area. 904- at $12-$14 per/hr. Ap- can’t return home daily; SMALL ENGINE MECHAN- please call 904-966-6243. at 4pm. This institution plus $800 deposit. Ser- 964-3206. plicant must be computer trans & subsistence ex- IC Nice Shop, all the tools, THE CITY OF LAWTEY IS is a Equal Opportunity vice Animals Only. Call WASHER AND DRYER literate with knowledge penses reimb.; $10.00/hr; well established place TAKING APPLICATION Provider and Employer. 904-964-5734 for more $75.00 EACH, Quick of Microsoft Office pro- three-fourths work period to live. Located in Lake OF MAINTENANCE SU- We are also a Drug Free information. Drive Auto Feed Screw grams. A resume must guaranteed from 3/9/14 Butler. Please call Ray at PERVISOR. Applicant Work Place. 3br / 2ba CH/A SW in Starke Driver System with at- be submitted on or be- – 12/10/14. Apply at near- 386-496-8431. must be able to pass non- outside city limits.$550/ tachments $150. Please fore Thursday February est FL Workforce Office CAMP KEYSTONE IS HIR- DOC supervisor class and mo $550/security Call Call 904-364-9869. 6, 2014 either by mail, with Job Order 1205012 ING: FULL TIME POSI- background to get inmate 352-235-6319. BIG SCREEN TV WITH email, or fax to: Town of or call 850-245-7105. TIONS, Guest Services labor. Must be able to 2BR/1BA CH/A SINGLE P.I.P,BLOCKING AND LaCrosse, P.O. Drawer D, DRIVERS - DEDICATED Director, Food Services WIDE in Starke outside LANGUAGE CHOICE. LaCrosse, Fl 32658, Fax REGIONAL CDL- A. .39 Director, Office Manager is accepting applications for an Experienced City limits. $475/mo $475 Super bowl fans put to- 386-462-5905, email la- cpm! Great benefits! at Holiness Center, Visit Tree Crew Member. This includes the operation of bobcats and bucket deposit. 352-235-6319. gether for a party. Must crosse386@windstream. Medical, Dental, 401k, http://salvationarmyca- 3BR / 2BA DOUBLEWIDE see to appreciate. $275. net. If you have any ques- etc. Mileage and Re- reers.com/ search under trucks with occasional climbing. For full time year around work with on SE COUNTY RD 221. or best offer. 904-966- tions concerning this posi- tention bonuses! Home location “Fl, Starke” great benefits in an established company and a great team. New carpet, fireplace, 0262. tion you can call the Town weekly. 2 yrs TT exp. THE BRADFORD COUN- visit * Experience in tree work CH/A, service animals Hall @ 386-462-2784. req. 2500 weekly TY Road Department * Must have a valid driver’s license only. 600/mo plus de- 59 NOTICE IS HEREBY mile target. Call Gil is currently accepting posit. 352-284-3310. Personal GIVEN THE CITY OF 855-205-2171. applications for a Heavy * Must be willing to leave town on occasion for emergency storm work KEYSTONE HEIGHTS SIN- Services STARKE will be accept- DRIVERS: GREAT Equipment Operator at GLE WIDE M/HOME. 2br CLARK FOUNDATION RE- ing applications for the PAY & BENEFITS! a pay rate of $11.00 per * Must work well with others / 1.5ba On wooded lot, PAIRS, INC. - Correction position of Cashier. This Sign-on Bonus! hour. A minimum Class B * Subjected to background checks and random drug tests $325/mo Plus security de- of termite & water-dam- is a non-exempt position, Teams/solos. Quality Ho- CDL license is required. A posit. Call 352-213-4563. which involves a highly metime, Assigned Trucks. required field test on three Send resume to JoAnn Phillips aged wood & sills. Level- at 53A ing & raising Houses/ skilled individual who can CDL-A, 3yrs T/T exp. pieces of heavy equip- Bldgs. Pier Replacement multi-task in various func- Jeanine: 855-202-507 ment will be conducted or call Yard Sales & alignment. We do all tions. The position is re- HELP WANTED; RETAIL during the interview pro- THREE YARDS- ONE types of tractor work, sponsible for taking daily COUNTER SALES, FT cess, passing this test N E I G H B O R H O O D , excavation and small payments from custom- position-40 plus hours. is required. Applications Starke Country Club demolition jobs. Free Es- ers, opening accounts, Applicant should have along with a detailed job Neighborhood, Saturday timates: Danny (Buddy) transfers, garbage com- Gaston’s Tree Service is accepting applications for an Experienced February 1st, 7:30-12. plaints, customer files and Clark, 904-545-5241. Heavy Equipment Operator. This includes the operation of cranes, Look for the signs. BLACK MALE NEW TO applications, monthly re- ports, assisting in mailing knuckle booms, bobcats, and bucket trucks. For full time year 53B AREA, who would like FOR SALE DRIVER–CDL CLASS B around work with great benefits in an established company and a to meet a single women customer bills, prepare Keystone Yard warrants. This position great team. ages 30-50. Call 904- w/ HAZMAT/TANKER Sales 568-3552. reports to the Finance * Experience in tree work is a plus ESTATE SALE SATURDAY Director under the City * Must have a valid Class B CDL with air brakes FEB 1st, 8a - 3p at 6323 65 Clerk. 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DRIVERS: $5,000 private office and storage area as a bonus. The short & long term disability, FENCE POST SIZE, No OWN A COMPUTER? Put it SIGN-ON BONUS! home includes a large master bedroom with Large equipment destroy- to work! Up to $1,500 to Great Pay! Consistent bathroom and two additional bedrooms. The kitchen life ins., & 401K with matching ing your land, also we $7,000/mo. FT/PT. www. Freight, Great Miles on is complete with Corian© countertops and elegant employer contributions, & do thinning, good pay. iluvmybiz123.com This Regional Account. cabinets, as well as top-of-the-line stove, Please NO less than 100 LAB SUPERVISOR- F/T Werner Enterprises: Highly responsible executive, administrative 1-855-515-8447. dishwasher, microwave and double-door refrigerator competitive wages. trees. Call 386-758-1993 or P/T For a included. The amenities include a beautiful fireplace position reporting to the president of the or 386-965-1833. small acute care, critical LPN - F/T & PRN (Night Shift), For a small acute in the living/family area. This beautiful home also Email resumé & qualifications college. Responsible for the supervision and 57 access hospital in Lake Butler, FL. Experienced, care critical access hospi- comes with a big fenced-in backyard. This property coordination of all phases of the support For Sale FL Licensed, Lab Su- tal, located in Lake Butler, is going for $123,410 and is priced to sell by owner. to: BANANA TREES. Plants pervisor with Chemistry, Fl. 2 Years experience, Call Kim Peoples at 904-207-5142 for information. service function, (which includes the are approx. 3 ft tall. $10 Hematology, Serology Fl. Licensed. Please visit Business Office, Physical Plant, Informational each or 3 for $25. Located & Micro a must. For fur- our wed site www.lake- in Starke. 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Local CDL 10B Telegraph, Times & Monitor B Section • Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 t Crime t older. According to the arrest Bobby Joe Robinson, 39, of Jan. 26 by Union deputies on 23 by Union deputies for Recent arrests report, Gunter and his father had Starke was arrested Jan. 25 Robert Johnson, 41, of a warrant for failure to appear battery. According to the arrest been drinking and got into an by Bradford deputies for two Keystone Heights was arrested misdemeanor offense. Bond was report, Kitzman got into an in Bradford, argument before he punched his charges of probation violation. Jan. 24 by Clay deputies for set at $7,500. argument with his wife, who he Clay or Union father in the face. Bond was set misuse of the 911 system. is separated from, in a vehicle at $2,500. Phillip Strawder Sellars, 31, Paul Jason Todd, 32, of Lake at her residence. When the The following individuals were of Starke was arrested Jan. 22 Dale Lorenza Lewis, 22, of Butler was arrested Jan. 26 by victim attempted to leave the arrested recently by local law Timothy Steven Haisley, 23, of by Bradford deputies for two Melrose was arrested Jan. 23 by Union deputies for driving while car, Kitzman grabbed her by the enforcement officers in Bradford, Graham was arrested Jan. 26 by charges of assault, two charges Putnam deputies for larceny and license suspended or revoked. back of her hair and snatched Union or Clay (Keystone Heights Bradford deputies for disorderly of kidnap-false imprisonment, dealing in stolen property. He was also arrested Jan. 17 her back into the vehicle. He area) counties: intoxication. According to the and for obstructing justice. by Union deputies for failure to continued to yell at her, grabbed Bradford arrest report, Haisley was lying According to the arrest report, Union appear misdemeanor offense. her by the hair again and shoved in the middle of Southwest C.R. Sellars, his wife and a male Michael Anthony Greene, her out of the vehicle, and then Johnnie D. Bellflower, 33, 18 near Hampton Lake and friend were at the couple’s home 27, of Jacksonville was arrested threw her purse at her before of Hampton was arrested Jan. asleep when a motorist observed Jan. 19 when Sellars went to Jan. 24 by Union deputies for Mark Ashley Thomas, 33, of leaving. Kitzman was located 27 by Bradford deputies for him, stopped and tried to wake bed, not feeling well after a driving while license suspended- Lake Butler was arrested Jan. at his residence by deputies and driving while license suspended him up. He couldn’t get him to recent seizure. Sellars awoke habitual offender. Records show 22 by Union deputies on warrant arrested. or revoked and for probation wake up, so he called 911, and later, saw his wife and the male Greene has had four previous for probation violation and on violation. a deputy was dispatched. The kissing on the couch and came violations of DWLS and that an out-of-county warrant from Lloyd Randle Hunt, 47, of deputy was able to get him to out of his bedroom holding a his license has been suspended Bradford for grand theft. During Lake Butler was arrested Jan. 22 Barry Alan Bogart, 59, of wake up, and then a van pulled knife and machete, threatening since May 2012. the arrest for the warrants, the by Union deputies for failure to Starke was arrested Jan. 21 by up with several people who told them that they weren’t going to deputy also found that Thomas appear for felony offense. Bradford deputies for contempt the deputy that Haisley had been leave the house alive. At some Charles Rushing, 50, of Lake had a Valium pill on him, so he of court. Bond was set at $1,000. drinking at their home earlier. point during a 3-4-hour time Butler was arrested Jan. 24 by was also charged with possession Natoria Champale George, 26, Haisley got mad and started frame, Sellars held the knife to Union deputies for driving under of a controlled substance without of Lake Butler was arrested Jan. Turosia E. Bright, 50, of arguing with the people and was his wife’s throat, stabbed her cell the influence-third offense. a prescription. 22 by Union deputies for failure Keystone Heights was arrested then arrested and transported to phone when she attempted to to appear misdemeanor offense. Jan. 24 by Bradford deputies for jail. call 911 and choked her after the Antonio Woodrow Edwards, Robert J. Kitzman, 58, of failure to appear. Bond was set at male victim left and she returned 20, of Lake Butler was arrested Lake Butler was arrested Jan. $10,000. William Levon Hankerson, to the home. Sellars was arrested 40, of Starke was arrested Jan. several days later after a report Paige Rochelle Bunch, 21, of 25 by Starke police for an out- was filed with the sheriff’s Lake Butler was arrested Jan. of-county warrant from Bay office by his wife. According to 23 by Bradford deputies for two County for failure to pay child the arrest report, the three had charges of probation violation. support. a prior sexual encounter at the friend’s home on Jan. 17 after Tyveshaia Byrd, 19, of Gabriel John Hendrieth, 27, consuming large amounts of Melrose was arrested Jan. 23 of Lawtey was arrested Jan. 26 alcohol. by Starke police for battery and by Bradford deputies for driving aggravated battery. According to while license suspended or Mark A. Thomas, 33, of Lake the arrest report, the victim had revoked. Bond was set at $500. Butler was arrested Jan. 23 by asked Byrd to move out of her Bradford deputies for probation Starke apartment earlier in the Henry Calvin Hendrieth, 29, violation. day. Several hours later, Byrd of Starke was arrested Jan. 23 returned to the apartment to by Bradford deputies for driving Ashley Elizabeth Williams, retrieve some food and suddenly while license suspended or 28, of Starke was arrested attacked the victim, pushing her revoked. Bond was set at $500. Jan. 27 by Bradford deputies into a wall and then grabbing for battery. According to the a kitchen knife and advancing Antonio Voughntez Kee, 28, arrest report, Williams became toward her. The victim put her of Jacksonville was arrested outraged at her mother when arm up in defense, sustaining a Jan. 23 by Bradford deputies for told she couldn’t move into a cut on her forearm, but knocking failure to appear. Bond was set trailer on her mother’s property. the knife to the floor. Byrd than at $4,000. Williams was cussing and began to choke the victim until yelling at the victim, and when she became dizzy and fell to the Herbert L. Kelly, 37, of the victim turned to walk away, floor. A downstairs neighbor Gainesville was arrested Jan. 27 she struck her on the back of her began banging on the ceiling, by Bradford deputies for battery. head/neck and then shoved her and Byrd left the apartment. The According to the arrest report, into the vehicle. police eventually reached Byrd Kelly battered his girlfriend by by phone, and she returned to the grabbing her by the arms and Keystone/Melrose apartment to give her statement neck, leaving bruises on both Erica Bailey, 33, of Keystone before being arrested. Bond was arms. Heights was arrested Jan. 22 by set at $60,000. Clay deputies for burglary to an Terrell K. Kennedy, 24, of automobile. Lemuel Leander Cooper, 26, of Starke was arrested Jan. 26 by Melrose was arrested Jan. 25 by Starke police for driving while Kevin Green, 28, of Keystone Bradford deputies for possession license suspended or revoked Heights was arrested Jan. 24 by of cocaine and driving while and resisting an officer. Bond Clay deputies for contempt of license suspended or revoked. was set at $1,000. court. According to the arrest report, Cooper was arrested after a Jamal M. Murray, 23, of Charles Paul Hesters, 20, of traffic stop on C.R. 21B near Jacksonville was arrested Jan. Keystone Heights was arrested Speedville. Cooper’s vehicle 23 by Bradford deputies for Jan. 23 by Putnam deputies for was swerving on S.R. 100 and failure to appear. Bond was set larceny and dealing in stolen reaching speeds over 70 mph at $4,000. property. before turning onto C.R. 21B. Once the vehicle was stopped, a passenger in the vehicle told the deputy Cooper gave her a small bottle containing crack cocaine to hold in an effort to conceal it from the deputy. Bond was set at Does your business have a $20,000 for Cooper.

Traci Dielmann, 46, of Green Cove Springs was arrested Jan. 24 by Starke police for driving story to tell? A product or while license suspended or revoked.

James Pattrick Drinkwater, 20, of New Port Richey was service to sell? arrested Jan. 26 by Starke police for battery and disorderly intoxication. According to the arrest report, Drinkwater was in the parking lot of Whiskey River in Starke when he started Advertorial yelling at a person in a vehicle. The person lowered the window, and Drinkwater struck him in the face. The victim was able to get out of his vehicle and defend Advertising Works! himself until police arrived to break them up and arrest Drinkwater. Bond was set at $5,000. The Bradford County Telegraph Adam Eldred Glover, 31, of Starke was arrested Jan. 21 by Advertising Department can provide you Starke police for driving while license suspended or revoked. with the in depth coverage you desire...

Eric Andreu Griffis, 32, of Melrose was arrested Jan. 23 Call 904-964-6305 by Starke police for larceny. According to the arrest report, Griffis was at Walmart and was or email us at observed by an employee taking a pair of new boots out of a box, putting them on his feet and Darlene Douglass putting his old boots into the box and back on the shelf. He then attempted to leave the store, [email protected] but was detained by a Walmart employee until police arrived. Bond was set at $10,000. or

Eric Jason Gunter, 36, of Starke was arrested Jan. 23 by Kevin Miller Starke police for battery on a person of 65 years of age or [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 • Telegraph, Times & Monitor B Section 11B

where they maintain a sustainable and stable population. The birds were imported in the late 1800s Fins, Fur & Tails to provide an additional hunting opportunity. The male birds, like many Dave Ahern Alvarez farm other bird species, are beautifully and his Lab are feathered. The birds are about offer pheasant ready for any half the size of a chicken, but bird that flies they display an excellent wing shoots over. speed and takeoff On Dec. 18, approximately Unlike many game birds 25 people gathered at the farm raised in captivity, these do not of Charles Alvarez on Highway have to be kicked to initiate their 229 near the Union County line takeoff. They fly high and fast. at approximately 9:30 a.m. They Ring-necked pheasants have ate a nice breakfast that included always been a welcome addition biscuits, gravy, jelly, sausage in any location where they have and coffee. With little delay after Outdoors outlook that the trout are outperforming been established. They are not the reds on the Gulf side, and breakfast, the group drove about overly aggressive by nature and The transition from hunting a half mile to a 5-10-acre field to fishing continues to march Keystone’s Randy Harris has do not appear to be a threat to any been productive with a few of around which 12 stands were indigenous species. However, forward. Deer season ended on set up and marked with large, Jan. 19, and duck season ended his guided clients, fishing for Bob McNally and his springer spaniel, Tess, barely the possibility of them becoming trout around Steinhatchee. round bales of hay. In the center an established game species on Jan. 26. Lake Butler’s Cody of the field was a 25-foot tower retrieve one pheasant before another is falling their Douglas got in one last duck Fishing action on the east way. in Florida is very poor. Foxes, side seems to be slow as well, with a deck that was surrounded coyotes, fire ants and many birds hunt in on Jan. 24 at the Gulf. He, along with a friend, brought and sheepsheads continue to be by a protective wood siding. break that included Boston butt, with the pheasant shoot was the of prey appear to diminish that as The tower deck was filled with home a total of five ducks. the main attraction. They are chicken, ribs, baked beans, retrieval of the downed birds by a possibility. especially productive around cages, which in total contained Alvarez’s farm is registered When the wind and labile banana pudding, peach cobbler the three Labrador retrievers and weather allow fishing to take jetties, rocks, pilings and the 200 ring-necked pheasants— and tea. the single springer spaniel. The with the state as a hunting minimally 10 per shooter. place, crappies continue to be the mouths of inland waterways. In order to ensure an equal dogs’ gameness and enthusiasm preserve, and he also has Tight lines and safe hunting After two shotgunners claimed a legally established dove feature attraction in freshwater shooting opportunity, all hunters for their retrieval responsibilities fishing. Newnans Lake, being until next week. each stand, a man on the tower rotated clockwise one stand after was apparent with their whining field. He meets all the cultivation deck began to release the and production requirements for shallow and dark, is producing 10 pheasants were released. and muscular quivering between some fish with roe, but most of Outdoors calendar pheasants, which were targeted In summary, it was one nice each job. At the end of the day legal establishment of a dove the deeper lakes north of that • Jan. 30, new moon; by the gunners that surrounded pheasant shoot. they had to be pulled away with field and hunting preserve. He point have shown little signs of • Feb. 1-2, youth water fowl their release. The activity lasted Another interesting aspect leashes despite their exhaustion. has several pheasant shoots each crappie spawn. hunt; about three hours, with a lunch that proceeded congruently Ring-necked pheasants that season and will probably have The specks in Santa Fe Lake • Feb. 20, Crosshorn were the quarry of the shoot are another this year. continue to remain on the brush Ministries meeting, 7 p.m. at the not indigenous to Florida, but If you are interested in shooting pheasants or doves, Alvarez can piles in deeper water. Joey Tyson Starke Golf and Country Club. they are also not indigenous to the of Bald Eagle Bait and Tackle northern and mid-western states, be reached at 904-226-4392. indicates that minnows fished If you have a story, idea or on the Santa Fe Lake brush piles photo to share, please contact have caught quite a few specks. 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Ardley had three and two points, School girls’ basketball team seed P.K. Yonge on Thursday, Smith finished with nine a 67-47 loss to Baker Conty on Bishop Kenny respectively. suffered a 54-37 loss to visiting Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. points and 17 rebounds for the Jan. 23 in Glen St. Mary. Smith hands BHS Bradford played a quarterfinal West Nassau to close the regular The championship game is Tigers (3-18). Janisha Jones and had 10 points, while Jones had game against Interlachen this season on Jan. 24, but did get Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Nancy Slocum had six and four six points and 11 rebounds. boys 3rd past Tuesday in the District a 40-25 win over visiting St. points, respectively. Angelique Johnson and Jordan Howe 5-4A tournament, which is Francis on Jan. 23. Williams and Michelle Johnson each scored four points, with straight loss being hosted by P.K. Yonge in Bailey Zinkel and Caiylen UCHS girls end had two points and one point, Howe grabbing nine rebounds. Gainesville. If the Tornadoes— Gonzales scored 14 and 12 respectively. McClellan and Slocum each had Bradford High School put the tournament’s third seed— points, respectively, in leading regular sesaon Prior to playing Trenton, three points. together a three-game winning defeat Interlachen, they will the Indians (10-14) to the win. with 37-27 loss Union played Interlachen and The Tigers played a streak in boys’ basketball, but play second seed Santa Fe on Sierra Moore and Karla Casas Baker County. quarterfinal game this past Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. The has since lost three in a row, with scored six and four points, Editor’s note: Point totals In a 49-44 loss to visiting Tuesday in the District 7-1A winner of that game will play for the most recent setback coming respectively, while Katlyn Travis supplied to the Telegraph-Times- Interlachen on Jan. 21, Madison tournament, which is being at the hands of Bishop Kenny the championship on Friday, Jan. and Abbigail Winters each Monitor do not reflect the final McClellan scored 11 points, hosted by Williston High School. on Jan. 25 in Jacksonville by the 31, at 7 p.m. scored two. scores. while Cobb had nine. Slocum and If Union defeated Dixie County, score of 71-33. Keyambre Cobb had 12 Caleb Jones and Alex Mejias Keystone played Fort Smith each scored seven points, it would advance to a semifinal points, while Qushawn Smith scored 13 and 10 points, Keystone girls White this past Tuesday in the with Slocum also grabbing eight game against Chiefland on respectively. Shawn Aaron had quarterfinals of the District almost had a double-double, but rebounds. Johnson and Jones Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. four points, while Keaaris Ardley go 1-1 prior to 5-4A tournament, which is it was host Trenton winning big, each scored three points. The championship game is and Tyler Wainwright each had tournament being hosted by P.K. Yonge in defeating the Union County High Cobb scored 15 points and had Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m. three. Gainesville. If the fourth-seeded School girls’ basketball team 57- six rebounds and five assists in Jones added 10 rebounds. The Keystone Heights High Indians won, they will play top 37 on Jan. 24. Prior to playing Bishop Kenny, the Tornadoes (7-14) recorded District 5-4A wins over Interlachen and Keystone Heights before dropping games to Eastside and district opponent Santa Fe. Benjamin Nichols and Jones scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, in a 56-54 win over visiting Interlachen on Jan. 14. Wainwright had eight points, while Kenny Dinkins and Don Jeffers each had six. Roderick Broomfield scored three, while Ardley and Drian Jenkins each scored two. Ardley added eight rebounds and nine assists. On Jan. 16, the Tornadoes traveled to play Keystone, getting 10 points from Dinkins in a 44- 22 win. Jones had nine points, while Aaron and Ardley each had eight. Nichols had four points, while Wainwright and Jeffers had three and two, respectively. Ardley added seven rebounds, while Nichols had six rebounds. Ardley and Jenkins had five and four steals, respectively. Visiting Eastside defeated Bradford 47-36 on Jan. 22. The Tornadoes got 12 points and seven rebounds from Dinkins, with Ardley adding eight points and seven assists. Jones and Wainwright each had six points, with Jones grabbing 10 rebounds. Aaron and Nichols each had two points. Three players scored in double figures in a Jan. 24 road game against Santa Fe, but the Raiders came out on top 53-47. Aaron and Ardley each had 11 points, while Mejias had 10 points. Wainwright and Jones scored eight and five points, respectively, with Jenkins adding two points. Jones and Ardley had eight and six rebounds, respectively, with Ardley also adding 10 assists and five steals. Bradford fell to 5-5 in district play. The Tornadoes travel to play Palatka on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. UCHS boys lose to Trenton by 9 Larry Collins scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Union County High School boys’ basketball team, which lost 51-42 to Trenton on Jan. 24 in Trenton. Daquin Edwards scored five points, while Princeton Alexander, Brennan Clyatt and Austin Dukes each scored four. Trey Spitze and Daryl Watkins had three and two points, respectively, while Parker Hodgson added one. The Tigers (6-15) will travel to play Keystone Heights on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. They will then celebrate Senior Night on Saturday, Feb. 1, against Columbia County at 7:30 p.m. BHS girls lose 67-39 to Gainesville Tracey Kemp and Nyasia Davis scored 16 and 11 points, respectively, but the Bradford High School girls’ basketball team dropped its regular-season finale, losing 67-39 to Gainesville on Jan. 24 in Gainesville. Keshanna Ardley and Danique Hudson each scored five points, while Mackenzie Gault added two. Prior to playing Gainesville, the Tornadoes (12-10) traveled to play Fleming Island on Jan. 23, losing 63-52. Kemp and Davis scored 21 and 20 points, respectively, while Hudson scored six points. Gault and