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The Trenton Tigers boys team clinched a District 6 1A basketball title Friday night in the Tiger’s Den. Pictured from left: Tyler Perry, Trevor Nyguard, Kyle Pollock, Javon Riley, Nate Ridgell, Xavier Jones, Nathan Hurst, Ethan Elmore, and Kedal Henry. Not pictured, Mason Smith, Coby Wilson and Coach Cedric Booth.

Capps and Piechocki Valedictorian Herrington and Holmes Salutatorians

Savannah Capps

Blake Herrington Sabrina HolmesSavannah Capps

Trenton High Valedictorian

Trenton High School is proud to announce that their 2021 Valedictorian is Savannah Hope Capps. Savannah is the daughter of Jason and Maria Capps of Trenton.

Savannah has a numeric GPA of 100.58. She is on the A honor roll and on the Florida Gateway College’s 2019 Presidents List. Her other honors are FCA All-Academic 2020, 4.6 GPA, Completed I.T. program in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word Expert, and InDesign certified.

During her time at THS she was part of the softball, volleyball, track, weight lifting teams and a cheerleader. She enjoys church activities and spending time with friends and family. She works part time at Bubbaques in Trenton. Savannah volunteers at the Health Department in the Family Planning Department.

Her future plans include earning an A.S. in Dental Hygiene at Santa Fe College. Then a BS and then attend Dental School at the University of Florida.

Blake Herrington Trenton High Salutatorian

Trenton High School proudly announces that Blake Lenox Herrington is the 2021 Salutatorian. Blake has a 98.65 numeric GPA.

Blake is the son of John and Tianda Herrington of Bell.

He has been on the honor roll 6th through 12th grades. He is a completer in Ag. Biotech with certifications in Biotech 1 and 2. I.T. Program completer with certifications in Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Photo Shop.

Blake is currently serving as Vice President of the Trenton FFA Chapter and he has also served as Sentinel and President. He is a member of SGA serving as Student Body Vice President. He has also served as Class President.

He has played baseball and is a member of BETA and FCA. He was the THS Homecoming King in 2020-2021. His volunteer work includes Christmas on Main, TES Winterfest, worked school concessions, reading to kindergarten students, taught vacation Bible school at Youth Camp and Coached Middle School OCC Team for four years. As well as many hours volunteering at FFA events.

Blake Plans to attend Santa Fe College to obtain an AA in Agribusiness/Food Economics. Then plans to transfer to UF to obtain his Bachelor Degree.

Meloni Piechocki Bell High

ValedictorianBell High School is proud to

announce that their 2021 Valedictorian is Melonie Kay Piechocki. She is the daughter of J J and Melissa Spears of Bell and Ronnie and Georgia Piechocki of Branford. Melonie has a numeric GPA of 99.62.

During her years at BHS she has been on the honor roll, HOSA state qualifier two times for Biomed Lab Science, Certified in CPR, EKG, and planning on CNA, CMAA, and CPCT in Health Academy and Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel and Photo Shop in the Business Academy.

Melonie served as the Student Government President and Class Vice President. She has also been an officer in the HOSA, BETA, and Interact Clubs.

She was a member of the volleyball team, TV20 Scholar Athlete and Second Team All-Area. She was a two time State Qualifier in Track, Soccer (Captain), Cross Country Team, and Weightlifting Team.

She was a dual enrollment student and a member of SGA. Her hobbies include reading, going to the beach, fishing on the river and spending time with family and friends.

Melonie’s volunteer work includes tutoring, Haven Hospice Thrift Store, and assisting teachers. She has also held a part time job during her senior year.

She plans to attend the University of Florida and major in biochemistry, and graduate with a degree in Clinical Pathology and reasearch.

Sabrina Holmes Bell High

SalutatorianBell High School proudly

announces that Sabrina Michelle Holmes is the 2021 Salutatorian. Sabrina has a 98.94 Numeric GPA.

She is the daughter of Joseph Ritter and Christina Holmes of Bell.

She has been on the A Honor Roll since 9th grade and will be earning her AA Degree in May. She won first place in regional competition for HOSA. She completed EKG, CNA, EMR, CMAA, CPCT certifications, She earned the highest GPA in AP World History.

She enjoys being a part of HOSA, where she held positions as HOSA event coordinator, parliamentarian and secretary.

Sabrina has enjoyed participating in Cross Country, Weightlifting, Track and Soccer while attending BHS.

Her extracurricular activities include dual enrollment, working and volunteering.

She enjoys going on vacation with her family, working out at the gym, shopping and spending time with friends and family.

She has volunteered at Haven Hospice Resale Store, Ayers Nursing Home, and coaching little league soccer.

Her future plans include continuing college and going into the Nursing Program, earning her BSN and going on to work as a RN in the hospital one day.

The Trenton Tigers made Gilchrist County history Friday night as they upset the Bell Bulldogs, 55-36 in the District 6 1A basketball tournament in the Tiger’s Den. The Tigers were out numbered and short of their ros-ter players when the game tipped-off. The Bulldogs controlled the opening tip, but the Tigers grabbed the early lead and never relinquished it to the favored Bulldogs.

Trenton’s Tyler Perry set the stage for the Tigers’ as the junior, shooting guard hit 18 points and led the host to their first boys District basketball title since 2000. The Tigers kept the No 1 seat Bulldogs guessing the en-tire evening as Trenton would take the inside drive for the 2 pt. field goal and then on next possession the run-ning Tigers would dish-off for a 3 pt. basket to keep the Tigers ahead in this game.

Meloni Piechocki

The unfinished Best Western Grand in Fanning Springs.

Construction on Fanning Springs Hotel stopped, construction company files suit

Over the last several months, area citizens have been questioning why work on the new Fanning Springs hotel has stopped. Apparently several complaints have been filed by the contractor and the development group.

Nature Coast Development Group, LLC held a groundbreaking for the hotel in November 2019. At that time the hotel was to be a Best Western Premier facility that was expected to provide 40 jobs when it opened in the summer of 2020. At the groundbreaking ceremony, it was reported that the 63,000 square foot,

five story facility would benefit by nearly $1.5 million in grants and a loan from Freedom Bank as well as several big investors.

As of Monday, construction on the hotel has stopped and the hotel is not completed.

According to Law360, which is a news and analysis website reporting on legal developments including litigation filings, the general contractor, WB Services claims they were shorted nearly $925,000. WB Services Inc., aka WB Construction Services Inc. of Ohio, stated last week in the complaint that one of the

property owners stopped payment on its service and locked them out of the property. The contractor is seeking a judicial sale of the property, return of its equipment, damages and attorney fees among other relief.

SB Services stated in the complaint that the bank involved with the $9.8 million construction loan allegedly found Nature Coast Development Group LLC in default last May.

Fanning Springs Mayor Trip Lancaster said that he looks forward to the day when the hotel is open. Meanwhile, Fanning Springs has a lot to offer those who come to visit.

Tigers take District 6 Basketball Crown over BellAt the beginning of the 2nd period,

the Tigers held a 15-9 edge. As both teams were aggressive in their play, Trenton increased the lead to 26-17 at halftime. The second half gave the Gilchrist County fans a lot to cheer for their hometown teams. With 4:24 remaining in the third period, the Ti-gers were holding onto a 32-24 edge. As the final period began, the Tigers increased the lead to 42-33. These two teams had previously battled on two different occasions during the regular season and the Bulldogs had won both of these games by sev-eral points. Bell went into the final period trying to pressure the Tigers into turnovers. With 3:13 left in this game, the Tigers increased their lead to 47-33. It was at this point that this contest became even more physical and both teams went to the free throw line to shoot a Technical Foul. The

Bulldogs continued to be aggressive to force a steal and make the Tigers commit a turnover. The Tigers took their chances at the free throw line as they increased their lead to 48-35 with 2:00 remaining in this game. The Tigers held on to take a 19-point lead and the District Crown.

This was a great achievement for Coach Cedric Booth and his young Trenton Tigers. The win gives the Tigers the opportunity to host the re-gional semi final game on Thursday as Trenton welcomes the Hamilton County Trojans, the runner-up in Dis-trict 5 last Friday night. This game will tip-off at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs will travel to Madison Friday night to face the Madison County Cowboys, which defeated Hamilton County 59-35. The Bulldogs and Cowboys will tip-off at 7 p.m.

Bell’s new Dollar General opens

The new Dollar Store in Bell is now open for business. The store has had a brisk business since it opened on Thursday, February 11. The Dollar General store was formally located at 1780 N. Main Street and it has moved to the new much larger building at 1470 N. Main Street in Bell.

Suwannee River Fair Kicks Off with Dog Show on Feb. 27

The 2021 Suwannee River Youth Livestock Show and Sale will officially kick off next Saturday, February 27, with the Dog Show.

This show will begin at 9 a.m. at the Suwannee River Fair Barn in Fanning Springs.

FFA and 4-H members will compete in the Showmanship Divison, Obedience Division, Rally Division and Agility Division.

Trenton Quilt and Artisan Festival newsThe Trenton Quilt and Artisan Festival is planned for March 19-21.

For the first time the festival will be a three day event. On Friday, March 19, the festival will kickoff at the Trenton Train Depot with a free family friendly movie. This event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, March 20, Main Street and First Street as well as the Depot will be the location for the Quilt and Artisan Festival. Downtown will be decorated with lovely handmade quilts. There will also be a good number of antique and craft vendors as well as several food trucks and a nice display of antique tractors. The Saturday festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, March 21, the festival will be located along First Street to the Train Depot. Antique and Craft Vendors and Live Entertainment at the Train Depot will be featured on Sunday, but no quilts.

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First time filers, may file via email,fax, or in person.

Contact the office for moreinformation, 352-463-3190.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONFLORIDA LAW requires that applications be made by MARCH 1, 2021 to be eligible for this $25,000 exemption. In order to qualify for this exemption you must:1. Hold title to the property as of January 1, 2021.2. Reside on the property as of January, 1, 2021.3. Be a LEGAL resident of the State of Florida as of January 1, 2021.You will be asked to provide: Deed or Tax Bill or something showing the legal description of the property on which you are claiming homestead exemption: Florida Driver's License, Florida Car Registration, Florida Voter's Registration or Declaration of Domicile. If not a U.S. citizen, a Residency (Green) card for both husband and wife. If filing on a mobile home you may need title(s) or registration(s) to mobile home.

ADDITIONAL HOMESTEADEXEMPTION FOR

PERSONS 65 AND OLDERFor 2021, Gilchrist County residents 65 and older who meet an income limitation may be eligible for an additional $25,000 homestead exemption on property which they have the legal and equitable title to and maintain thereon their permanent residence. For 2020, the income limitation was $30,721. In order to be considered, a sworn statement of adjusted gross income of household must be filed with the property appraiser’s office during the filing period of January 1 - March 1. Pursuant to Gilchrist County, Florida Ordinance 2013-01 there is now another exemption to which you may be entitled to. The additional exemption that is now available would require you to meet those qualifications for Senior Exemption and have maintained the permanent residence for at least 25 years.

$500 WIDOW’S / WIDOWER’SEXEMPTION

Any widow/widower who is a permanent Florida resident may claim this exemption. If the widow/widower remarries, she/he is no longer eligible and if the husband and wife were divorced before his/her death, the woman is not considered a widow, nor the man a widower. If filing for the first time, please present a Death Certificate or other proof of your widow/widower status.

DISABLED VETERAN'SEXEMPTION

Any ex-service member who is a permanent resident of Florida and is disabled at least 10% in war or by service-connected misfortune is entitled to a $5,000 exemption. If filing for the first time, please present a certificate from the United States Government. Under certain circumstances the benefit of this exemption can carry over to the veteran’s spouse in the event of the veteran’s death. Consult your appraiser for details.

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NON-VETERAN DISABILITYEXEMPTION ($500.00)

Every Florida resident who is totally and permanently disabled qualifies for the $500 exemption. If filing for the first time, present at least one of the following as proof of your disability: A certificate from a licensed Florida physician or a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or documentation from the Social Security Administration. Quadriplegics should contact the Appraiser's Office for special benefit information. If blind or confined to a wheelchair, there is an income limitation per year, including Social Security, contact the Appraiser's Office for determination of other special benefits. Disability forms are available at the Appraiser's Office.

TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Tangible Personal Property returns must be filed no later than April 1st. Failure to file a return will result in a penalty and an assessment will be made as provided by Florida Law. Tangible Personal Property includes property such as business furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment, household goods, and personal effects. (Florida residents are exempt from the tax on household goods and personal effects in their homestead.) The deadline for charitable and qualified non-profit organizations eligible as such exemption is March 1st. All others must file by April 1st.

PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT FORVETERANS AGE 65 AND OLDER WITH COMBAT

RELATED DISABILITYEach veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive a discount from the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the veteran owns and resides in if the disability was combat related, and the veteran was honorably discharged upon separation from military service. The discount shall be in a percentage equal to the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the discount granted by this subsection, an applicant must submit to the county property appraiser, by March 1, an official letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs stating the percentage of the veteran’s service-connected disability and such evidence that reasonably identifies the disability as combat related, and a copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge.

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We are at your service and will be most happyto assist you in any way.

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Additional Homestead ExemptionHow does the "double homestead" work?The existing homestead exemption typically reduces the assessed value of a property used as a primary residence by a Florida resident by $25,000. This would provide an additional homestead exemption up to $25,000, on the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000.

For example, if your assessment is $65,000, the first $25,000 and that portion above $50,000 ($15,000) would be exempt, making your taxable value $25,000 (65,000-25,000-15,000). Prior to new law, the taxable value would have been $40,000 (65,000-25,000).

This additional homestead exemption does NOT reduce the assessed value upon which school taxes are based. Also, it does not reduce or otherwise affect the "Save Our Homes" deduction or any other exemp-tions. It is not necessary to file for this additional exemption if you have the Homestead Exemption already.

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The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, February 11th at the Levy County Quilt Museum. One of the members was back from an extended vacation and her pictures were beautiful.

The group was busy getting the last two quilts ready to be hung from the ceiling next week, straightening the storage room and checking out the new fabric. Thanks to all the ladies for helping tidy up after working on hanging the quilts on the ceiling.

The ceiling repair is coming along and, of course, with little extra repairs that will be needed. Once we get the last two quilts hanging from the ceiling, work should progress a little faster. They had to go into the attic to make sure all the beams were ok

Our pumpkin wall or door hanging was a UFO (unfinished object/project). Thanks to our friends in the Williston RV Crossing Park for completing this.

This interesting small quilt could be a wall hanging or a table topper. Yes, another snowbird friend completed this UFO.

and not going to be a problem in the future. Thanks Lancaster for all your help. They seem to accept all the changes that we manage to create.

We did get some bad news this week, Maria De Leon passed away. She was often at the Museum helping Winnelle Horne. We enjoyed getting to know her and our thoughts and

prayers are with the family.Some of our visitors were from

two of the local RV parks, Southern Leisure and Strawberry Fields. It’s just a long bike ride down the dirt road next to Strawberry Fields. The ride has lots of old oak trees and is a great country road if the dust doesn’t bother you.

Springhouse Quilter’s News

Springhouse Quilter’s held their monthly business meeting for the Day and Night groups on February 9th with 25 members attending the two different meetings. There was the regular show and tell items, business, sharing, welcoming new members, and enjoying being together again for a short time. President Melva Leynes was absent having a medical procedure so Vice President Kathy Beaulieu chaired the meeting.

The groups celebrated Valentine’s by having a Valentine swap. Each member that brought a handmade Valentine item got the chance to swap their item for another member’s item. There were Valentine decorated tea towels, cup coasters, cup mug pads, handy carry all bags, small gadget bags and other items. The members truly enjoyed making the items and swapping their creation with a quilting friend. And of course, each Valentine had an addition of a chocolate goodie.

Members are making plans to participate in the March 20th Quilting Festival. They are working to get the gift shop fully stocked and finishing up several unfinished quilts that will be for sale. Anyone wanting a nice quilt should plan to visit the Springhouse vendor site on the day of the festival.

For information on joining Springhouse or to get information on displaying a quilt at the Quilt Festival call (352)493-5134.

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Gravy!I’m not sure why gravy has fallen

out of favor. I think it happened back in the day when we all thought living a “0” fat life style, was the thing to do. We sure were wrong. This no gravy diet started about the 1980s it seems.

When I checked for gravy recipes in one of my favorite recipe books Seasonal Florida, A Taste of Life in North Florida, I found some 14 recipes for gravy. Jo Manning, the author, had included all her best gravy recipes, everything from Ham and Red-Eye Gravy and Sawmill Gravy to Marsh Hens with Gravy. Oh, I almost forgot my all time favorite Tomato Gravy, served over rice is as Southern as can be.

Anyway, I have been thinking that gravy in moderation is not really all that bad for you. Surly, no more dangerous to your health than eating a candy bar. My grandmother, Shannie made gravy regularly, I guess no one told her it was bad for her. She passed away at 93, no telling how long she would have lived if she could have just left that gravy alone.

The cooks in our family would make gravy by removing all the oil from a frying pan where some type of meat had been floured and fried. The trick was to pour the oil away slowly leaving all the fried crumbles in the bottom of the pan with only

about 3 tablespoons of oil. This is also known as the pan drippings. To this add 3 tablespoons of flour and stir it around until the flour becomes brown over medium low heat. Don’t scorch the gravy by cooking it over high heat. After the flour is browned add about 2 cups of water with some salt and pepper. Stir until the mixture becomes thick. If you want onion gravy just add a hand full of chopped onions to the oil and flour mixture while you are browning the flour. It was years before I learned that the flavor of gravy was enhanced by adding beef or chicken broth instead of water.

Recently, I tested a gravy recipe that did not include pan drippings.This was nice because I don’t always want to fry meat in order to have pan drippings. This gravy recipe starts with butter not drippings. I checked the calories and for a 1/3 cup serving it’s just over 100 calories. Most of the time 1/3 cup is a very ample serving. I don’t put that much gravy on anything. So, considering all this information in my humble opinion a little gravy, now and then, is not such a bad thing after all. In fact, gravy is a mighty tasty addition to any meal.

Easy Pan Gravy1/4 cup salted butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken or beef broth1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt of

choice1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Melt butter in cast iron frying pan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Whisk or stir until the flour turns brown. Slowly add the chicken broth while whisking. Then add salt and pepper and whisk or stir often until the gravy thickens about 5 to 8 minutes.

With this gravy I like to serve this chicken recipe which is also pretty easy to make.

Crispy Pan Chicken4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast1 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Morton Season All (Seasoning salt)1 teaspoon black pepper2 large eggs1/2 cup whole milk2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 cup salted butter1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken thighs between two sheets of plastic wrap and beat with meat mallet until 3/4 inch thick. Cut each chicken thigh in half. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.

Whisk together eggs and milk in a dish, set aside. Mix the Panko with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, Season All seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a flat dish. Dip one piece of chicken at a time in the egg milk mixture shaking off the extra egg milk mixture. Then roll and press chicken in the panko mixture.

Melt about half the butter in a frying pan, then add about half the oil, over medium heat brown four of the chicken pieces on each side. Add remainder of butter and oil to pan and brown the final 4 pieces.

Place chicken in a sheet pan on a wire rack and bake for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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(2.5 miles West of SR 129 • Between Trenton & Bell)

Worship times:Sunday School...........................10:00 AMWorship......................................11:00 AMWednesday Prayer & Youth.........7:00 PM

(Chuck Scott - Pastor)

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Chris Mulpas to sing at First Christian Church Sunday, February 28th

Singer and evangelist Chris Mulpas will present a concert during the morning service beginning at 10 am on February 28th at First Christian Church, 6591 NW 140th St. Chiefland, FL. Please join us Chris’s concert at 10 am and as he gives the morning service at 11 am. All are welcome.

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San Juan Mission food distribution to be held this FridayBy Paul Pettie

As you may be aware, even during this difficult time and perhaps even more importantly during this difficult time of the “Pandemic,” San Juan Mission continues its mission to assure that those in our community most in need have food. The Drive Thru Food Distribution Program continues on the third Friday of every month. This month’s date is February 19th. The distribution begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. If you, or anyone you know is in need of this help, please come to San Juan Mission in Branford, FL.

Wayne ArringtonWayne Arrington passed away on

February 3rd after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his

parents; his sister, Betty Watson; his brother, David Arrington; and his son, John Arrington. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Rita; his daughter, Lauren and her husband Ali and his granddaughters, Nura and Sara and his sister, Wilma Jean Asbell.

Wayne was born to G.W. and Lois Arrington of Trenton, FL on July 16, 1944. He was dedicated to his family. After G.W.’s early death, he helped take care of his brother David. Wayne waited to marry until David was settled with Cindy. He enjoyed showering his siblings, nieces, and nephews with gifts, bad jokes, and fishing trips on the Suwannee River. He married Rita in 1979 and was a devoted father to her young son John, teaching him to hunt, fish, and farm. He and Rita loved to go camping with their children, and later in life to go travelling with friends or to see Lauren and Ali in England and Ireland. Wayne took the greatest pleasure in being home, in having a few head of cows, raising a few chickens and planting a few hills of corn, peas or turnip greens. He loved conversations with his lifelong friends, Joe Corbin, Dan Faircloth, Austin Sims, and James Beauchamp.

Wayne knew the value of a simple life, of love for God and family. A man of quiet, solid principles, he will be remembered for all that he taught us.

Arrangements are under the care of the Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland.

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Lee David “Arkansas” Burroughs

Lee David Burroughs, aka “Arkansas”, 63, of Trenton joined the Angels on February 8, 2021 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Born January 14, 1958 to the late Roy “Cotton” and Sybil Burroughs in Manilla, AK where David graduated in 1976. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Joey Tayor.

In 1984 David moved to Florida and landed his job at Fabco in Gainesville as a machinist, he worked there for 36 years. While working there he moved to the tri-county area and gained the nickname “Arkansas”.

He loved his hunting camp and he

always had a roaring fire built. He loved hunting, fishing, running dogs, pulling people out of the mud holes and shooting the bull with the guys. He always had a story to tell when he got home.

“Arkansas” is survived by his long time companion, Sandy Hodge; his children, Katie Wilson (Duwayne), Christine, Patty, Khristy Lee and Bubba, Lisa Buroughs; 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; sisters Wanda Jo Taylor (Donald), Lisa Lemke (Ed); brother, retired Lt. Colonel Gary Randall Burroughs (Lucia); and his companion Sandy’s children, Shayne Hagan (Erick), Kenyon Hagan (Noelle), Samantha Davis (Tracy), nine more grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

This kind, patient, gentle man will be missed very much. He loved all his children and grandchildren.

Adhering to his wishes, there will be no formal burial. A Celebration of Life will be held at his hunting cabin located between Shired Island and Lily Creek Restaurant. It will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 11:00 a.m., food will be provided.

Anyone needing directions, please call (352) 463-6938.

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Norman B. Hamilton, Jr.

Loving husband, father, grand, and great grandfather, Norman Benjamin Hamilton, Jr., age 74, passed into the arms of Jesus, and arrived to take his place in Heaven, on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Norman, born July 23, 1946, was a strong man, with a kind heart who never met a stranger, and would always make you laugh.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Paula Barton Hamilton; their four children, Norman Hamilton III, Melissa Price, Susan Moore, and Brandon Hamilton. Together, Norman and Paula shared their love with ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a slew of nieces and nephews. As a grandfather, he was respected and truly admired. He was the best “Pop” anyone could ask for. A true friend, and he never went without saying, “I love you.”.

Norman was born and raised in Ft. Pierce, FL. The oldest son of nine children. He did well in school, sports, ran off to live barefoot with Indians for a short time, and always had a fast car to race. Norman was known as “Buddy”, “Big Norman”, and of course his years as the infamous, “Stormin’ Norman”.

In the mid 80’s, Norman and Paula moved their children to North FL, where Norman eventually retired, and then began his rounds around Bell, to check the mail, and say hello to pretty much everyone.

His strength as the patriarch of his family was infinite. He was a loyal friend. A man who would help anyone he could, and he always had a smile on his face. He was wise, but humble, stubborn, but never spiteful, tough skinned, but kind and loving, and never judgmental.

Norman is preceded in death by his father, Norman B. Hamilton, Sr.; his mother, Louise Hicks Hamilton; and two younger siblings, John Owen Hamilton, and Judith Lynn

Hamilton. Norman’s request was to be

cremated, and to be placed with his wife, Paula when she is laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, Norman would hope that you plan a dinner with your family. Go out and smile. Ask someone how they’re doing, how are their kids, and “listen” to their reply.

A gathering and dinner with family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 21st, at The Hidden Plantation, off St Rd 47, from 3:30 to 6:30. All who knew Norman is welcomed. Any questions, please contact Susan at 352-318-9695, or Melissa at 352-221-1095.

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Ila Cathran HarrisIla Cathran Harris, 78, of Jena,

Florida passed away February 11, 2021.

Mrs. Harris was born June 26, 1942 to the late Cecil and Piccola Oglesby in Dixie Camp, FL. She had worked as a beautician and cosmetologist in various shops and owned and operated her own shop at times. Mrs. Harris loved to sing and participate in the family gospel group and she was a member of Jena Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Mrs. Harris is survived by her son, W.C. Mills (Tracy) of Old Town; her daughter, Robin Mills Levingston (Duane) of Chokoloskee, FL; her brothers, Cecil Oglesby, Jr. of Crystal River, G.W. Oglesby (Carolyn) of Jena, and Parker Oglesby (Rudy) of Everglades City; her grandchildren, Lisa Ann Mills, Amanda “Mandy” Mills NesSmith (Aaron), Holly Levingston Dudley (Shannon), Lacey Levingston Dodd (Shane), Leslie Levingston Hinote (Brandon), W.C. Mills, III, and Storm Powers; 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Harris; her sisters, Gussie Lee Harris and Georgia Olive Brown; her grandchildren, Pamela Grace Hodge, Shonna Renee Mills; and her great-grandchild, Gracie Fouts.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harris were held on February 14, 2021 at the Baptist Purity Church in Salem, FL with Pastor Bobby Joe Hires officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Jena.

Arrangements were under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

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Eric Van “Fred” Hogan, Sr.

Eric Van “Fred” Hogan, Sr., 55, of Trenton, FL, son of the late Deacon Willie and Lorene Davis-Hogan.

Retired Captain with Cross City Correctional Institution, US Marine Corp Veteran and 1983 Graduate of Trenton High School, surrendered to the Will of God on February 3, 2021 while at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.

The Homegoing Celebration, with Military Honors, was held on February 13, 2021 at the Trenton Community Cemetery in Trenton, FL with Reverend Joe Wilcox delivering the eulogy.

Loving memories will remain with his children, Latrecia Hogan, Aaron Hogan, Eric Hogan, Eric Hogan, Jr. (Jessica); sisters, Sharon Thomas (Adam), Pansy Gordon, Emma Hogan, (Connie Baker–deceased); brothers, Carlyle Hogan (Patrina), Douglas Hogan (Loretta), (Willie H. Hogan–deceased); five grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Duncan Brothers’ Funeral Home, Gainesville.

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Dianne Kathleen Eberwein Klocko

January 5, 1942 - February 3, 2021Dianne is survived by her adoring

husband of 60 years, Wallace “Ike” Klocko; her children, Dorothy and Mark Hollinger, Kate and Kevin Grady, Paddy and Jerry Butcher, Chris and Patty Lynn Klocko; her grandchildren, Kalin and Jesse Hayes, Shane and Rachel Butcher, Sean and Vanessa Grady, Dustin Grady, Corey and Kevin Stratten, Emily and David Shepard, Kara Marie Butcher, Jessie Klocko, William Klocko; her great grandchildren, Corrie Bush, CJ Bush, James Grady, Theodore Shepard, Coraline Grady, Korvin Stratten, and Annabelle Shepard.

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Edward B. Martin, IIEdward B. Martin, II, age 54, of

Bell, FL, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at North Florida Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 26, 1966 to Mac B. and Sharon Aberns Martin in Fort Lauderdale, FL and was a resident of Bell for the past 33 years.He was of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Martin is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Aherns Riccardi of Deerfield Beach, FL and by his caregiver, Pat Hines of Bell, FL.

A graveside service was held on February 16, 2021 at the Trenton Cemetery.

For on-line condolences, please visit www.watsonfhtrenton.com. Arrangements under the care of Watson Funeral Home, Trenton.

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Linda Lee Hoskins Mink “Mom”

Linda Lee Hoskins Mink “Mom”, born October 29, 1946 in Straight Creek, KY, passed away on January 26, 2021 after a long battle of health issues.

Linda was proceeded in death by her parents, Steve and Helen (Hvolbek) Hoskins; her uncle, Harold Hoskins; daughter, Melodie Lynn Schuler Johnson and grandson, Nathaniel Johnson.

Linda is survived by her husband, James E. Mink; daughters, MeLinda “Mindy” Schuler, Melissa “Missy” Urban (Joshua), Jenny Guy and five great grandchildren.

Linda was a firm believer in Jesus Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She made friends so easy wherever she went and was loved by many. She now rests in the arms of Our Lord and Savior.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Chiefland Chapel. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

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Rev. Carlos Manuel Perez

Rev. Carlos Manuel Perez, 63, of Cross City, FL passed away February 7, 2021.

Rev. Perez was born July 6, 1957 to the late Manuel and Raquel Perez in Güines, Cuba, but had lived in the Dixie County area since 2005 after moving here from Branford, FL. He was currently serving as the Music Minister for Joppa Baptist Church in Trenton, but had served as the Pastor of Horseshoe Beach First Baptist Church, the Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Branford, the Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Cross City, and other churches out of the area. He also worked for over nine years with Gulf Coast Supply and had been the Corporate Chaplain with Anderson Columbia.

Rev. Perez is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane Perez; his daughter, Michelle Pearce (Tyler); his son, Michael Perez (Jessica); his grandchildren, Karly Watson, Ellie Mathis, Thorin Pearce, and Riley Perez;, his brother, William Perez (Susanna), and other extended family members.

Funeral services for Mr. Perez were held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Joppa Baptist Church in Trenton, FL with Rev. Robin Thomas officiating. Interment followed in the Joppa Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

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GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL Page FiveTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Legal Notices

Office of Gilchrist County Community Development, located at 209 SE First Street, Trenton, Florida, and may be in-spected during regular business hours. On the date, time and place first above mentioned, all interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the petition.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 pub-lic hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published.“Persons with disabilities requesting rea-sonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact (352) 463-3169 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8771”.All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decisions made at the pub-lic 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.Pub. February 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF MEETINGSGilchrist County School Board meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at 310 NW 11th Avenue, Trenton Florida.Board Meeting Dates: December 1, 2020; December 15, 2020; January 5, 2021; January 19, 2021; February 2, 2021; February 16, 2021; March 2, 2021; March 16, 2021; April 6, 2021; April 20, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 18, 2021; June 1, 2021; June 15, 2021; July 6, 2021; July 20, 2021; August 3, 2021; August 17, 2021; September 7, 2021; September 21, 2021; October 5, 2021; October 19, 2021; November 2, 2021; November 16, 2021.Pub. February 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGPlease take notice, the Gilchrist County School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., in Board Room 14-002, located at 310 NW 11th Avenue, Trenton, FL 32693. The following is a proposed agenda:OPENING CEREMONIESInvocationCall to Order1. Approval of Agenda2. Recommendation of Suspension Without Pay Pending Termination Proceedings for Employee #3266.3. Citizen Input/DelegationsThe GCSB will hear any citizen who wishes to address the Board, on a one-time basis, pertaining to a relevant subject. If the Board wishes to hear more, the topic will be scheduled for a future meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes with total time dedicated to the subject not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes.4. Adjourn

It is unlawful to knowingly disrupt or interfere with a school board meeting and any such action may result in a misdemeanor offense of the second degree. This includes individuals who advise, counsel, or instruct Students or school board employees on techniques for disrupting a school board meeting.Pub. February 18 and 25, 2021

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GILCHRIST COUNTYNOTICE OF BID OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING REHABILITATION/RE-PLACEMENT PROGRAM CDBG GRANT #19DB-ON-03-31-01-H12

ATTENTION LICENSED CONTRACTORS

Gilchrist County has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to re-pair or replace Low to Moderate Income owner-occupied housing located in Un-incorporated Gilchrist County. Gilchrist County will also be utilizing SHIP Funds towards this project.A mandatory prebid walkthrough will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. to obtain bids for the rehabil-itation or demolition/replacement of one or more homes being addressed under the Gilchrist County CDBG Housing Grant. The mandatory walkthrough will start at the Gilchrist County Public Library, Meeting Room #1 - 105 NE 11th Ave-nue, Trenton, FL - Bid packages will be provided at the mandatory walkthrough. A representative of the bidding company must sign in for each home they wish to bid on.Licensed Contractors need to submit a

completed Gilchrist County CDBG Hous-ing contractor pre-qualification package for this project. Contractor qualification packages can be obtained by contacting the Project Manager, David Fox with Fred Fox Enterprises. Inc at [email protected], or by phone at (904) 810-5183.Contractors and Firms on the Federal Job Excluded Parties list cannot participate in this project.Sealed Bids are due Thursday, March 25, 2021 by 3:00 P.M. and shall be submitted to: Bobby Crosby, County Administrator – 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693 – Phone # (352) 463-3198 Bids shall be clearly marked on the exterior of the package Sealed Bid – Gilchrist County, CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Bids - # 19DB-ON-03-31-01-H12.Bids will not be accepted after 3:00 P.M., March 25, 2021 to include bids received by mail beyond the deadline date and time.Bids will be opened and read aloud at 3:15 P.M., or soon thereafter, Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Gilchrist County Public Library, Meeting Room #1 - 105 NE 11th Avenue, Trenton, FL.If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact David Fox at Fred Fox Enterprises Inc. (904) 669-9486.Pursuant to the provisions of the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this bid opportunity is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours-before the meeting by contacting: Bobby Crosby, County Administrator – 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693 – Phone # (352) 463-3198 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. If you are hear-ing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).Gilchrist County is an Equal Opportu-nity Employer/Fair Housing Advocate, and a Handicap Accessible Jurisdic-tion, and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.Pub. February 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF SALERainbow Title and Lien, Inc. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicle to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 of the Florida Statutes on March 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.Sale will occur where vehicle is located; 2007 Suzuki, VIN #JS2YB413975110240. Located at: 7100 SE SR 26, TRENTON, FL 32693. Any person(s) claiming any interest(s) in the above vehicle should contact: Rainbow Title and Lien, Inc., (954) 920-6020.All auctions are held with reserve. Some of the vehicles may have been released prior to auction. LIC #AB-0001256Pub. February 18, 2021

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SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the follow-ing application for permit was received on February 3, 2021:Jean A. Koltz, 1497 SE 40th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693 has submitted an application for the renewal of Water Use Permit number 2-041-221662-2, authorizing a maximum average daily use of 0.0621 million gal-lons of groundwater for agricultural use in 1-in-10 year drought conditions. This project is located in Township 9S, Range 16E, Section 7, in Gilchrist County.Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request for a staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the application by writ-ing to the Suwannee River Water Man-agement District, Attn: Resource Man-agement, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 14 days from the date of publication.No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. A copy of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing, pur-suant to Title 28, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the proposed agency ac-tion by submitting a written request after reviewing the staff report.Pub. February 18, 2021

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GILCHRIST COUNTY,

FLORIDA CASE NO.: 21-2020-DR-178SUMMERLYN A. STONE,Petitioner,andMARK E. STONE, JR.,Respondent._________________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: MARK E. STONE, JR.633 NE 5th Ave., Trenton, FL 32693YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage with minor children has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on SUMMERLYN STONE C/O Lauren M. Sleasman, Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc., whose address is 1000 NE 16th Ave., Building I, Gainesville, FL 32601, on or before March 11, 2021 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 112 S Main St, Trenton, FL 32693, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosures of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.Dated: February 2, 2021CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBy: Kendra CatheyDeputy ClerkPub. February 11, 18, 25, and March 4 2021

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FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 21-2021-CP-0002IN RE: ESTATE OF KERRY NICOLE KOEHLER,Deceased.

_________________________/NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of KERRY NICOLE KOEHLER, deceased, whose date of death was December 27, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gilchrist County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 112 South Main Street, Post Office Box 37, Trenton, FL 32693. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR (THIRTY) 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication of this notice is February 11, 2021.Attorney for Petitioner: THEODORE M. BURT, ESQ.Attorney at Law403 East Wade StreetPost Office Box 308Trenton, Florida 32693(352) 463-2348Email: [email protected] Representative: Paula Elaine Koehler29064 River Run RoadBranford, Florida 32008Pub. February 11 and 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of LANE BRYANT, located at 8525 MILLS DRIVE, MIAMI, FL 33183 in the County of DADE, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Trenton, Florida, this 4th day of February, 2021.Signed: Lane Bryant Brands OPCO LLC, Owner.Pub. February 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law, pur-suant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in busi-ness under the fictitious name of Maica-L located at 12101 GRIFFING BLVD APT 5, in the County of DIXIE, in the City of MIAMI, FL 33161 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corpora-tions of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Miama, Florida, this 10th day of January 2021.Signed: Jaimie Maica Louis, Owner.Pub. February 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given by the Board of County Commissioners of Gilchrist County, Florida, serving as the Plan-ning Commission, that it will consider at public hearing the below described Ap-plication for Special Use Permit in the Gilchrist County Board of County Com-missioners Meeting Facility located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida on March 15, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the following: SUP 2021-01A request by FRP Gilchrist County So-lar, LLC, as owner, applicant, and agent for Wylie Cobb, as owner; for a Special Use Permit for a Solar Farm in an Agri-culture (A-2) land use category located on approximately 581.24 acres, more or less, at locations described as 8740 SE 80 Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Par-cel Number 13-10-16-0000-0002-0000; SE 90 Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 13-10-16-0000-0003-0000; Co Grade, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 13-10-16-0000-0004-0000; SE 90 Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 24-10-16-0000-0006-0010; Co Grade, New-berry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 24-10-16-0000-0007-0000; SE 90 Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 24-10-16-0000-0008-0010; Off SE 90 Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669, Tax Parcel Number 24-10-16-0000-0008-0020; and 7829 SE SR 26, Trenton, Florida 32693, Tax Parcel Number 02-10-16-0000-0009-0000.A copy of the application is on file in the

GILCHRIST COUNTY FAIR BOOSTERSDear Gilchrist County Fair Exhibitor & Parents:

In the past, Gilchrist County Fair Boosters have tried extremely hard to cover each and every child down at the Suwannee River Fair on the day of the sale. Due to the current economic conditions, we are asking for your help and support to ensure no child is left standing in the sale ring hearing RESALE. We are diligently soliciting any and all funds available through our local businesses and generous residents of Gilchrist County.

Please see the following breakdown for this year’s show:

Gilchrist Exhibitors Feeders: 18 Fat Steers: 8 Swine: 65

Wethers: 23

As you can see, there is a major obligation to Gilchrist County to provide Buyers on behalf of our children. Over the past several years, two or three individuals have gone around door to door, doing mail-outs and making phone calls on behalf of our children. Their dedication to this community and our children is much appreciated. It has always been the philosophy of the Boosters to try to support ANY and ALL children in need from Gilchrist County.

This year, in order to ensure the success of the fair boosters, we need your help. We are currently out raising money and the fair is quickly approaching. For Gilchrist County Fair Boosters to be able to move forward and continue to aid each child in need, we feel the need to employ your help.

This year, again, due to the current state of the economy, we are requiring exhibitors and/or family members to assist the Booster Club in raising money. For you (or your child) to have the Booster Club consider bidding on your animal, you must raise at least the minimum amount as follows:

Fat Steer: $ 100.00 Feeder Steer: $ 75.00 Swine: $ 50.00

Wethers: $ 50.00

Please understand the Booster Club is in no way trying to exclude anyone from receiving assistance, but your help is needed to enable us to continue to purchase animals for Gilchrist County exhibitors. If you already have buyers lined up for your animal, you do not have to participate in the fund-raising efforts. Finding your own Buyers is highly encouraged as the Booster Club is not able to purchase everyone’s animal. All money must be turned in by March 15, 2021.

Please contact one of the boosters below with questions, comments or to turn in your collec-tion. Thank you for your time and attention. We look forward to hearing from you.Most sincerely,

Adam Elliott Brad Smith 352-258-8253 Terry Parrish 352-221-5256 Scott Akins 229-921-7803 Julie Thomas 352-463-6859 352-494-8070

Make checks payable to: Fair Boosters, mail to P O Box 82, Trenton, FL 32693

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Lula Darlene WesleyLula Darlene Wesley, 79, of

Trenton, FL passed away on February 14, 2021.

Mrs. Wesley was born December 15, 1941 in Cambridge City, IN to parents, Rebecca Breeden and Oris Rudisell. She moved to Florida in 1965 and had lived in Trenton for over 44 years.

She is survived by her siblings, Marty Cochran and Billy Sue Donaldson; children, Allen Wesley, Holly (Wayne) Bussard, Cheryl (Pete) Graeve, Patty (Charles) Lee, Amy (Charles) Woods, and Johnny (Elizabeth) Wesley; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Vernon Dale Wesley; siblings Patsy Williams, Becky Cochran, Betty Jane Scruggs, and Kay Rudisell.

Mrs. Wesley worked for several years in the Gilchrist County School District in the cafeteria and as a bus driver. She later went back to school to become a nurse and worked at Shands for over 20 years. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and enjoyed spending her free time quilting, doing needle-point, crafting, reading, and spending time with her

family.Services were held Wednesday,

February 17, at Union Baptist Church in Newberry. A viewing for family and friends was held at 10 am and the funeral service was at 11 am with Pastor Travis Moody officiating. Interment followed at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Chiefland. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com.

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Lonnie Ray Wilkerson, Sr.

Lonnie Ray Wilkerson, Sr. passed away February 8, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

Lonnie spent most of his life in and around the Gilchrist and Dixie county area. He worked as a heavy equipment operator before retiring. He was a member of Bronson Baptist church in Bronson, FL.

Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Tom) Milito of Lake City; his son, Lonnie “Buddy” Wilkerson, Jr. of Trenton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; his sister, Ann Cardwell of Winter Haven, and his brother, Sammy Wilkerson of Hawthorne. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Wilkerson and Lessie Stephens Wilkerson Driggers; three brothers, Clark, John Henry and James “Red” Wilkerson; and five sisters, Ovedia Rose, Juanita Bowman, Marie Ellis, Nancy Kovatis, and Brenda Wineguard.

Graveside services were held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Trenton, FL on February 13, 2021.

For on-line condolences, please visit www.watsonfhtrenton.com.Arrangements under the care of Watson Funeral Home, Trenton.

Obituaries(Continued from page 4)

GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNALPage Six THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Legal Notices (Continued from page 5)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SHAWONDA CHANTA WILLIS, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0033-TDCertificate Number: 860.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:LOT 27 DESC IN METES & BDS CONT 1.18 AC 142/315Assessed to: ANIBAL SOLIVANIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SEAL

By: /s/ Margaret HancheyMARGARET HANCHEY,

DEPUTY CLERKPub. January 28, 2021 andFebruary 4, 11, 18, 2021 __________________


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FLORIDA TAX LIEN MANAGEMENT LL, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0031-TDCertificate Number: 256.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:LOTS 1 2 3 4 5 & 6 BLK 4 SUW RIV SUBD 75/325 130/07-09 EASEMENT 132/620 272/47 282/252 2001/431 (ERROR IN LEGAL) 2002/991 2005/7252 2005/7739 2005/7740Assessed to: BOBBY R BAKERIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DEWEY PAUL HIGGINBOTHAM, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0034-TDCertificate Number: 521.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:COM AT SW/C OF SE/4 OF SW/4 30-8-15 THENCE N 89 DEG W 188.10 FT TO SE/C OF KUSHMER ADDIT TO TOWN OF BELL FOR POB THENCE RUN ALG N R/W LN OF COUNTY RD E 188.10 FT TO SW/C OF SE/4 OF SW/4 OF 30-8-15 THENCE N 833.02 FT THENCE S 89 DEG W 185.59 FT TO E BDRY LN OF KUSHMER ADDIT TO TOWN OF BELL A SUBD RECORDED IN PLAT BK 1 PG 19 PUBLIC RECORDS GILCHRIST CO FL THENCE RUN ALG SAID E LN OF KUSHMER ADDIT TO TOWN OF BELL S TO POB 2008/1642 2010/3769Assessed to: GAUGHAN THOMAS W & SHARON P.In the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

SAVVY FL LLC FIRST HORIZON COLLATERAL ASSIG, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0029-TDCertificate Number: 475.0000Year of Issuance: 2016 Description of property: E/2 OF NE/4 OF SE/4 OF NE/4 39/247 98/407 125/195 131/420 287/465 287/466 287/467 2003/4155 UTIL EASEMENT 2006/1747 201521000454Assessed to: RICHARD SHANE GOOLSBY (ESTATE) AKA RICHARD GOOLSBYIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL



DEPUTY CLERKPub. January 28, 2021 and February 4, 11, 18, 2021 __________________


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CRYSTAL A JONES, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0030-TDCertificate Number: 210.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:LOT 1 HART SPRINGS ESTATES 96/233 125/177 2010/3099 NO SEPTIC PERMITAssessed to: DOROTHY J HART AND LINDA J SCOTTIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL



DEPUTY CLERKPub. January 28, 2021 andFebruary 4, 11, 18 2021 __________________


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAVVY FL LLC FIRST HORIZON COLLATERAL ASSIG, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0032-TDCertificate Number: 118.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:LOT 3 BLK C UNIT 1 SUWANNEE GIL FARMS SUBD CONT 5.01 AC 154/482 219/81 272/354 2007/2587Assessed to: JAMES B JOHSTONOIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FIG FL18 LLC FCM AS CUSTODIAN FOR FIG FL18, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0026-TDCertificate Number: 18.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:TRACT F DESC AS COM AT NW/C OF LOT 25 SUWANNEE SHORES (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGES 39-42) FOR POB THENCE RUN ALG EXTENSION OF N LN OF LOT 25 S 89 DEG W 1237.54 FT TO BANK OF SUW RIV THENCE RUN ALG SAID RIVER BANK S 15 DEG W 63.40 FT THENCE RUN S 12 DEG W 329.74 FT TO A PT SAID PT BEING A WESTERLY EXTENSION OF S LN OF SAID LT 25 N 22 DEG

E 415.50 FT TO POB CONT 10.54 AC 212/002 RESTRICTIONS 248/564 249/100 251/007 251/10 2002/3772 2002/3986 2002/4227 2008/3246Assessed to: KHVL INVESTMENTS LLCIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FIG FL 18 LLC FCM AS CUSTODIAN FOR FIG FL18, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0027-TDCertificate Number: 23.0000Year of Issuance: 2018 Description of property:LOT 25 SUWANNEE SHORES SUBD CONT 10 AC 212/002 RESTRICTIONS 248/564 249/100 2002/3772 2002/3986 2002/4227 2008/3246Assessed to: KHVL INVESTMENTS LLCIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL





NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LEB INVESTMENT TRUST, holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the Description of the property, and the Name in which it is assessed as follows:File #: 20-0028-TDCertificate Number: 626.0000Year of Issuance: 2014Description of property:LOT 34 BLK B COLEMAN & ANDREWS SUBD 106/684 107/247 107/252 113/676 114/298-299 115/130-131 116/678 117/475 127/677 146/365 154/2 171/319 171/323 208/658 210/52 2000/1123 2000/1882 2002/4597 2007/4006 2007/5105 2008/2997 2008/3153 2010/86Assessed to: ROBERT M REICHENBACHIn the County of Gilchrist, State of FloridaUnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to the Law, the Property described in such Certificate will be sold to the Highest Bidder on the 2nd day of March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on the website https://www.gilchrist.realtaxdeed.com. If you are interested in bidding on the property, please be advised that you must register on the website and place a deposit prior to the sale. Additional information is available on the website.Todd NewtonClerk of the CourtsGILCHRIST COUNTY, FL




INVITATION TO BIDThe Board of County Commissioners of Gilchrist County, Florida is hereby re-questing SEALED BIDs with a $30,000.00 reserve bid for the following item:2006 Caterpillar Grader – Model 135HA dollar amount greater than the reserved $30,000.00 must be submitted in writing on “Gilchrist County Surplus Caterpillar Grader Form” for the SEALED BID to be accepted and considered.Gilchrist County Bid Form is available on the Gilchrist County Web Site (gilchrist.fl.us) located on the front page under the tab titled “Bids, Qualifications and Bid Awards” or at the Office of The County Administrator located at 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL

2006 CATERPILLAR GRADER SOLD AS-IS

BIDDER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL OF CATERPILLAR

GRADERSEALED BIDS must be submitted to the office of the County Administrator, located at 209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693, via in person or by delivery ser-vice. BID submission deadline is Thurs-day, February 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (local time). Late bids will not be accepted and will not be considered for award recom-mendation.SUBMITTED SEALED BID MUST HAVE “GILCHRIST COUNTY SUR-

PLUS CATERPILLAR GRADER” on the envelope.Any questions may be submitted via email to [email protected] visually inspect the Caterpillar please call Gilchrist County Road Department - at 352-463-3223 for an appointment.Gilchrist County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make rea-sonable accommodations for access to county services, programs and activities. Please contact (352) 463-3169 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8771.Gilchrist County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted in response to the Request for BIDS, and the right to waive any techni-cal irregularities or immaterial defects in a BID that does not affect the fairness of the competition and the right to re-adver-tise for proposals when determined by the Board to be in the best interests of the County.Pub. February 11 and 18, 2021

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FLORIDACASE No. 19000019CAAXMXWILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2,PLAINTIFF,VS.SAMUEL TIMOTHY LOVEDAY A/K/A SAMUEL T. LOVEDAY, ET AL.DEFENDANT(S).____________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 30, 2019, in the above action, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Gilchrist County, Florida, on March 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at www.gilchrist.realforeclose.com for the following described property:Lots 7 and 8, Suwannee Shores, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, at Pages 39 through 42, of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida.Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.Date: February 4, 2021 Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: J.A. Perryman Deputy Clerk of the CourtPrepared by:Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100Boca Raton, FL 33432If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237 or at [email protected], Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.February 11 and 18, 2021

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALFor cleaning services for the City of Tren-ton. Scope of work will be weekly clean-ing of City Hall and the Public Safety building, after business hours. Must be licensed and insured, and able to pass a background check. Contact Pat Watson at 352-463-4000 or [email protected] for more details. Pub. February 11 and 18, 2021

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FLORIDA CASE NO.: 21-2020-DR-157CHERE COMBS AND ROBERT CRUCEPLAINTIFF,andKYLE D. COURTERIER AND JACQUELINE PLANT,Respondent._________________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION FORPetition for temporary custody by extended family.TO: Jacqueline Plant, 5001 SW 20th Street, Ocala, FL 34474.YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for temporary custody by extended family has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Chere Combs and Robert Cruce, whose address is 7639 NE 24th Loop, High Springs, FL 32643, on or before March 11, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 112 South Main Street, Trenton, FL 32693, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. Pub. February 11, 18, 25 and March 4 2021

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FLORIDA. CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION.

ANN ELLIS, IRIS SUZANNE MATHE,

and BARBARA COULTHURST,SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF THE IRIS J. ROBERTS LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JAN. 5, 2006, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED JAN. 26, 2006,Plaintiffs,vs. CASE NUMBER: 21-2021-CA-000003UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of CHARLEY A. GASSETT, deceased,UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of R.E. PARNELL and ETHEL MAE PARNELL, deceasedUNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of J. FRANK HOLLAND AND EVA HOLLAND, deceasedTHOMAS ALAN TUCKER and JAMES THELTON TUCKER, JR., the DEVISEES of ANNIE M. TUCKER, deceased,JAMES ERMIE JONES, BILLY CURVIN JONES, AUDREY POWELL, TAMMY BRYAN, LORETTA BOX, KIRBY JONES, GAIL FOSTER, DEBRA J. BEESON, and SHELIA O’BRIEN, if Alive and Their Respective Unknown Heirs, if deceasedLINDA L. VIGO and BARBARA LANCASTER, the HEIRS/DEVISEES of ANNE MAE JONES STARLING, deceased,ANNE IRENE ELLIS,HEIRS/DEVISEES OF IRENE MCKINNON SAULS, deceased,WAYNE MCKINNON, if living or his Unknown HEIRS/DEVISEES if deceased,and ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES/PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants,_____________________/

NOTICE OF ACTIONTO: Unknown heirs/Devisees of Charley A. Gassett, Deceased;Unknown Heirs/Devisees of R.E. Parnell And Ethel Mae Parnell, Deceased;Unknown Heirs/Devisees of J. Frank Holland and Eva Holland, Deceased;Thomas Alan Tucker and James Thelton Tucker, Jr., The Devisees of Annie M. Tucker, Deceased;James Ermie Jones, Billy Curvin Jones, Audrey Powell, Tammy Bryan, Loretta Box, Kirby Jones, Gail Foster, Debra J. Beeson, And Shelia O’Brien, If Alive and Their Respective Unknown Heirs, If Deceased;Linda L. Vigo and Barbara Lancaster, the heirs of Anne Mae Jones Starling, deceased.Anne Irene EllisHeirs/Devisees of Irene McKinnon Sauls, deceased.Wayne McKinnon, if living or his unknown heirs/devisees if deceased.Any unknown heirs/devisees/parties in possession of the subject property.YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you for Suit to Quiet Title of Real Property. The action involves real property in Gilchrist County, Florida, more fully described as follows:

EXHIBIT “A”PARCEL A: A parcel of land lying in the Southeast ¼ of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 14 East, said parcel being more particularly described as follows:Commence at the Southwest corner of Block 13, Town of Bell, as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 10 of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida, and thence run S 59˚02’02” W, on a projection of the Southerly boundary of said Block 13, a distance of 230.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Thence continue S 59˚02’02” W, on a projection of the Southerly boundary line of said Block 13, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence run N 30˚53’13” W, parallel to the west boundary line of said Block 13. A distance of 200.00 feet; thence run N 59˚02’02” E, parallel to the South boundary line of said block 13, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence run s 30˚53’13” E, parallel to the West boundary line of said Block 13, a distance of 200.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.The description above was prepared by Surveyor Ronald E. Parrish pursuant to his Sketch to Accompany Legal Descriptions dated January 8, 2018, and bearing his Job No. 2017-D13. Said description is a modernization of an old description appearing in OR Book 241, Pages 693-694 and OR 179, 19-620, and OR 179, Pages 621-622, and is intended to be the same lands as conveyed therein and described as follows:That certain Lot in the Town of Bell lying back of the West side of Mill Street and on the South side of Hodge Street, being on the corner of said street. Said Lot being 200 feet square situate 230 feet West of lands of S. O. Barron and Parrish Street, fronting on Hodge Street and running West on said Street 200 feet. Being the same Lot conveyed to R.F. Williford by C.A. Gassett and now known as “Williford Hotel”.Parcel: 250814-00000031-0000Decedents undivided interest in the following described lands:Parcel B: A parcel of land lying in the Southeast ¼ of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 14 East, said parcel being more particularly described as follows:Commence at the Southwest corner of Block 13, Town of Bell, as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 10 of the Public Records of Gilchrist County, Florida, and thence run S 30˚53’13” E, on a projection of the Westerly boundary of said Block 13, a distance of 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Thence continue S 30˚53’13” E, on a projection of the Westerly boundary line of said Block 13, a distance of 333.02 feet to the South line of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 14 East; thence run S 87˚30’43” W, along the South boundary line of said Section 25, a distance of 316.42 feet; thence run S 30˚53’13” E, parallel to the West boundary line of said Block 13, a distance of 194.80 feet; thence run N 59˚02’02” E, parallel to the South boundary line of said Block 13, a distance of 255.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.The description above was prepared by Surveyor Ronald E. Parrish pursuant to his Sketch to Accompany Legal Descriptions dated January 8, 2018, and bearing his Job No. 2017-D13. Said description is a modernization of an old description appearing in OR Book 241, Pages 693-694 and OR 179, Page 619-620, and OR 179, Pages 621-622, and is intended to be

the same lands as conveyed therein and described as follows:A Tract beginning 30 ft S of SE/C of Lot 4, Block 14, town of Bell; Go S 100 ft, Go W 100 ft, Go S 50 ft, Go E 100 ft. to W line if State Road 49, Go S 140 ft. to Church property, Go 210 ft. GC S 167.5 ft. to Section Line W 50 ft., Go NWLY 195 ft., Go with Town Survey E 255 ft. to a point 30 ft. S of SW/C of Lot 3, Block 13, Town of Bell, Go S 210 ft., Go E 210 ft., Go N 210 ft. to Section Line of Williams Street, go E 220 ft. to Point of Beginning, Gilchrist County, Florida.LESS AND EXCEPT:Commence at the Southwest corner of Block 13 of Map of Bell as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 58 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, of which Gilchrist was formerly a part, thence south 30˚53’13” East on a Southerly projection of said Block 13, 30.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of (Williams Street Plat) Williams Avenue, thence North 59˚02’02” East along said Williams Avenue 210.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence continue North 59˚02’02” East, 196.54 feet to the Westerly right of way of U.S. Highway 129 (state Road 49), thence South along said Westerly right of way along a curve to the right having a delta angel of 01˚00’32”, a radius of 5679.58 feet, an arc of 100.00 feet, a chord of 99.99 feet, thence South 59˚02’02” West, 100.00 feet, thence South 25˚39’56” East, 50.00 feet, thence South 59˚02’02” West, 84.20 feet, thence North 30˚53’13” West, 149.47 feet to the Point of Beginning.AND ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT:Commence at the Southwest corner of Block 13 of Map of Bell as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 58 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, of which Gilchrist was formerly a part, thence south 30˚53’13” East on a Southerly projection of said Block 13, 240.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence North 59˚02’02” East, 210.00 feet, thence North 30˚53’13” West, 60.53 feet, thence North 59˚02’02” East, 184.20 feet to the Westerly right of way of U.S. Highway 129 (State Road 49), thence South along said Westerly right of way along a curve to the right having a delta angle of 01˚13’49”, a radius of 5679.58 feet, an arc of 121.94 feet, a chord of 121.94 feet, thence South 63˚45’37” West, 210.00 feet, thence South 27˚18’26” East, 167.50 feet to the South line of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 14 East, thence South 87˚30’43” West along said Section line 183.59 feet, thence North 30˚53.’13” West, 132.02 feet to the Point of Beginning.Parcel: 250814-00000031-0030Decedents undivided interest in the following described lands:Lot 3, Block 13, Town of Bell, Gilchrist County, Florida (Plat Book A, Page 58 of Alachua County, Florida).The action was instituted in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court, Gilchrist County, Florida, and is styled:ANN ELLIS, IRIS SUZANNE MATHE,and BARBARA COULTHURST,SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF THEIRIS J. ROBERTS LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JAN. 5, 2006, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED JAN. 26, 2006,Plaintiffs,vsUNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of CHARLEY A. GASSETT, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of R.E. PARNELL and ETHEL MAE PARNELL, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES of J. FRANK HOLLAND AND EVA HOLLAND,deceased, THOMAS ALAN TUCKER and JAMES THELTON TUCKER, JR., the DEVISEES of ANNIE M. TUCKER, deceased, JAMES ERMIE JONES, BILLY CURVIN JONES, AUDREY POWELL, TAMMY BRYAN, LORETTA BOX, KIRBY JONES, GAIL FOSTER, DEBRA J. BEESON, and SHELIA O’BRIEN, if Alive and Their Respective Unknown Heirs, if deceasedLINDA L. VIGO and BARBARA LANCASTER, the HEIRS/DEVISEES of ANNE MAE JONES STARLING, deceased, ANNE IRENE ELLIS,HEIRS/DEVISEES OF IRENE MCKINNON SAULS, deceased, WAYNE MCKINNON, if living or his Unknown HEIRS/DEVISEES if deceased, andANY UNKNOWN HEIRS/DEVISEES/PARTIESIN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants,You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Douglas K. McKoy, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 302-B North Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, on or before March 11, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Douglas K. McKoy or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiff’s interest which will be binding upon you.WITNESS my hand and seal of this court on this 8th day of February, 2021.Todd NewtonClerk of CourtBY: JA PerrymanAs Deputy ClerkFirst date of Publication: February 11, 2021Pub. February 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2021

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Interested in becoming a CNA caregiver and need a jump start? This is your chance!Ayers is offering a FREE Patient Care Assistant class. Please apply through INDEED or AyersHealthandRehab.com Fax Resumes; 352-463-7710 EOE, DFWPYou can make a difference in someone’s life!

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KID’S WORLD PRE-SCHOOL IN TRENTON IS HIRING: Looking for experienced teachers. CDA/FCCPC or AA in ECE a big plus. Email resume to [email protected] or call 352-463-3555.

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ARREST REPORT

Wanted To Buy

LOCAL COLLECTOR: Seeking Pre-1965 comics and dimes. Paying $1.00 each. 352-318-0734.

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Hay For Sale

ROUND ROLLS: Barn-kept, $45. 352-262-8142.

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Pre-School

Kid’s World Preschool Ages-2-12, VPK, Preschool & Afterschool. Openings available Great rates 352-463-3555.

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TravelOpportunity

SENIOR ADULT TRAVEL INC: NEW TOURS Mississippi River Cruise on the American Queen, 9 days, June 6-14, 2021. 11-day Mt. Rushmore Tour departing from Trenton May 21, 2021. Nashville, TN, Show Trip, June 21-26. Israel January, 2022. 352-727-2268. www.senioradulttravel.com.

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Services

TREE & LAND SERVICES: Tree removal, trimming, debris removal, skid steer service. Fully insured. “Your hometown tree service.” Bobby, 352-210-3344.

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DIXIE MONUMENTS1471 NE 512 Avenue, Old Town, FL 32680. Closed Sun & Mon / Open

Tues-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-1. Available after hours seven days a week. Serving Florida and Tri County Area 27

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Services ELECTRICAL WORK: State Certified, dependable, honest, experts, for any and all electrical needs, call All Seasons at 493-4888. License number # EC13001855.

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JERRY WILKS FILL DIRT SERVICE: Fill dirt, driveways, topsoil, demolition, limerock, land clearing. (352) 493-3137 (day) or (352) 463-6111 (night).

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Help Wanted

Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center has a FT/PT position available as an Entrance Screener for employees and visitors: We are looking for a dependable individual with a positive attitude to join our team! Please apply at our website AyersHealthandRehab.com or stop by the facility for a paper application. Resumes can be faxed to 352-463-7710. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Trenton Office308 N. Main Street

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472-2275Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Walk-ins and Appointments Available

February 9, 2021Anthony Troy Baker, 29, of

Trenton, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, Bond $50,000; narcotic equipment possession and/or use, Bond $10,000; cruelty toward child/abuse without great harm, Bond $50,000.

Matthew James Evans, 34, of Wellborn, arrested for narcotic equipment possession and/or use, Bond $10,000; methamphetamine possession, $50,000; withhold support/non support of children or spouse, $0.00; cruelty toward child/ abuse without great harm, Bond $50,000.

February 10, 2021Billy Ray Fowler, II, 27 of

Branford, arrested for felony probation violation, No Bond.

Anna Marie Nickerson, 38, Homeless, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, Bone $50,000; narcotic equipment possession and/or use, Bond $10,000; cruelty toward child abuse without great harm, Bond $50,000.

Ronald Edward Wilk, Jr., 27, of Trenton, arrested for trespassing/property not structure or convey, Bond $500; vehicle grand theft 3rd degree, Bond $5.000.

February 11, 2021Henry Andrew Corbin, Sr., 47, of

Steinhatchee, arrested for battery,

Bond $1,500.Megan Wright Jones, 29,

Homeless, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, Bond $500.

Dolan Pinner Lazo, 23, of Cross City, arrested for an out of county warrant, No Bond.

February 12, 2021April Dawn Burnett, 45, of Old

Town, arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance; Bond 2,500.

Gonzalo Jair Chavez, 22, of Gainesville, arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Bond $10,000.

Steven Brian Seale, 39, of High Springs, arrested for flee/elude police, Bond $50,000; narcotic equipment possession and/or use, Bond $10,000; possession of methamphetamine, Bond $15,000.

February 13, 2021Christopher Eugene Land, 36,

of Bell, arrested for battery 2nd or subsequent offense; Bond $10,000.

February 14, 2021George Edward Dampier, Jr., 46,

of Trenton, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, Bond $30,000; deliver methamphetamine, Bond $30,000; narcotic equipment possession and/or use, Bond $10,000; aggravated battery/offender knew/should have known victim was pregnant, Bond $30,000.

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GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNALPage Eight THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

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The Gilchrist County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted their annual youth speech contest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Students from Bell High School FFA program placed in the top three; in first place was Carleigh Newsom, second place was Bertha Sutterfield, and third place was Kiara Cobb. The speech contest was open to all students grades 6-12. Each contestant prepared a five to seven minute prepared speech on a given topic. This year’s topic was “healthy forests, healthy communities.”

In first place, Carleigh Newsom spoke on the diverse benefits of the forests such as the economy, soil conservation, and water quality. Newsom made a plea that such

Bell FFA Places Top 3 in Soil and Water Conservation Speech Contest

Bertha Sutterfield, Carleigh Newsom, and Kiara Cobb.benefits from the forest often goes unnoticed yet critical for our local community. She stated, “I am always impressed with how much I learned after participating in this contest.” This was her second time competing in the youth speech contest. Newsom will advance to an area competition in April. She won a $150 prize for her victory.

In second place, Bertha Sutterfield was competing in this contest for her fourth time since she was in middle school. As a junior, Sutterfield said, “I cannot wait to come back next year to compete my senior year!” In her speech about healthy forests, she spoke on the importance of sustainable practices to safeguard the future of our healthy community.

She won a $125 prize for her second place finish.

In third place, Kiara Cobb competed for the very first time. She spoke about how forests are “fundamental for the basic functions of our environment.” She won a $100 prize.

The agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Bell High School, Brett Wasden, expressed his excitement for his students’ success in the youth speaking contest. He, also expressed gratitude to the Gilchrist County Soil and Water Conservation District for hosting the event.

Gilchrist Farm Bureau celebratesFood Check-Out Week

The third week of February is Food Check-Out Week, a time to celebrate the abundance of fresh and nutritious food available to consumers at affordable prices in the United States.

The average American household spends less the 19 percent of their disposable income on food. This is the lowest in any country. Likewise, the USDA reports that the “farmers share” of the money spent on food is 10 cents of every dollar.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average family of four will earn enough money to pay for their entire food supply for one year after seven weeks of working. By comparison, it takes 100 days of work to earn enough income to pay your taxes.

Farm Bureau Members statewide use this week to highlight Florida agriculture and the healthy and nutritious food that farmers and ranchers provide us throughout the year.

The Gilchrist County Farm Bureau celebrated Food-Check out Week early by giving away Florida grown strawberries and gift certificates for groceries at both Scaff’s/SunStop in Bell and Hitchcock’s in Trenton on Saturday, February 13th.

“We are proud to highlight Florida Agriculture and the people who make it successful,” said Gilchrist Farm Bureau Board President Gray Smith of Bell.

Brad Surrency shown with strawberries that the local Farm Bureau was giving out on Saturday at the SunStop Market in Bell. Gray Smith, Gilchrist Farm Bureau Board President, is also shown along with Emma and Violet.

Tamara McArdle (left) received a $50.00 gift card from Kim Martin, Gilchrist County Farm Bureau Board member, at the Hitchcock’s Market in Trenton on Saturday.

Bill Martin, Gilchrist County Farm Bureau Board member, gave a container of strawberries to Harper and Briar on Saturday as well.

Reid Billy J, Reid Barbara J to Seiler Lisa M, Seiler Scott E. 01/29/2021, Deed, 202121000487, 0/0, 2, $10.00, Pt Of 10-07-15-0000-0010-0040 - Corrective.Seiler Lisa M, Seiler Scott E to Reid Billy J, Reid Barbara J, 01/29/2021, Deed, 202121000486, 0/0, 2, $10.00, 10-17-15-0000-0010-0040.Chesborough Lowell D to Olvera Benito Padilla, Padilla Petra Garcia, 01/29/2021, Deed, 202121000483, 0/0, 1, $6,000.00, Lts 48 & 49 Pines Estates S/D.Chesborough Lowell D to Ramos Maria Regla Ramos, 01/29/2021, Deed, 202121000482, 0/0, 1, $3,000.00, Lt 47 Pines Estates S/D.Suwannee River Springs Inc to Harris Cheryl L, 01/29/2021, Deed, 202121000469, 0/0, 2, $10.00, Lt 11 Blk 1 Suwannee River Estates South; Lt 4 Blk 5 Suwannee River Estates South.Catlin James R, Catlin Leonides S to Eastman John William, Fejer-konert Tunde, 01/28/2021, Deed, 202121000455, 0/0, 3, $565,000.00, Pt Of 35-09s-16e.B Simple Investment Properties Inc to Nystrom Jan V, Nystrom Sarah S, 01/28/2021, Deed, 202121000450, 0/0, 1, $188,000.00, Lt 25 Weirsdale S/D.Smith William A Jr, Smith Corliss K to Menefee Corianton C, Menefee Dolores T, 01/28/2021, Deed, 202121000447, 0/0, 1, $127,000.00, 14-08-14-0000-0007-0010.

Land Transactions

The USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report. Prices are reported on an FOB basis, unless otherwise noted.Check us out on the web at www.northfloridalivestock.com for our market report, news and upcoming events or drop us a line at [email protected]. You can watch our Cattle Sale live every week at www.lmaauctions.com.AUCTIONTotal Receipts - 282Week Ago - 237Year Ago - 330Feeder Cattle: Total Receipts - 179Week Ago - 129Year Ago - 226Slaughter Cattle:Total Receipts - 42Week Ago - 39Year Ago - 47Replacement Cattle:Total Receipts - 61Week Ago - 69Year Ago - 57Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Feeder cattle 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Replacement type cows steady. Supply included: 63% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 46% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (45% Cows, 55% Bulls); 22% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 0%.FEEDER CATTLEMedium and Large #1STEERS: LOW: HIGH: AVG: 520-540, 131.00-133.00, (131.98)STEERSMedium and Large #2360-380, 135.00-142.00, (138.59)410-440, 124.00-132.00, (128.73)510-540, 127.00-133.00, (129.32)HEIFERS Medium and Large 1260-275, 142.00-143.00, (142.49)460-480, 126.00-129.00, (127.47)505-540, 122.00-128.00, (123.49)560-585, 115.00-120.00, (116.62)HEIFERSMedium and Large 2265-290, 128.00-132.00, (129.93)360-390, 115.00-123.00, (117.71)520-545, 115.00-120.00, (118.73)BULLSMedium and Large 1260-275, 168.00-170.00, (168.97)360-385, 135.00-140.00, (137.67)BULLSMedium and Large 2260-290, 151.00-156.00, (153.90)320-345, 135.00-142.00, (137.67)360-390, 129.00-135.00, (129.94)410-440, 126.00-133.00, (127.21)SLAUGHTER CATTLECOWS - Boner 80-85%1150-1410, 64.00-71.00, (67.73)COWS - Lean 85-90%1020-1195, 55.00-60.00, (55.88)BULLS 11320-2050, 84.00-91.00, (88.54)1115-1495, 71.00-77.00, (74.22)REPLACEMENT CATTLEBRED COWS - Medium and Large 1-2860-1060, 84.00-100.00, (89.43)

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