PAGE 8D, OCTOBER 25-26, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS * CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE SERVING NORTH FLORIDA AND SOUTH GEORGIA Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) Staff- lBranford third Wednesday; Town HIall, Council Chambers, Braniiford 1-2:30 p.m.; trained stalf visits to assist constituents: Info: 202-225-5235, www.house.govgboyd/. Allen Bloyd (D-North Florida) Stiff Live Oak Ithird Wednesday; City Council Chambers, City I all, 101 SE\ White Ave., Live Oak; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; trained staff vis- its to assist constituents: Info: 202-225-5235. www.house.gov/boyd/. Alzheimer's Support Group third Thursday (except December) at 3:30 p.m.; Good Samaritan Center. Dowling Park. Inl'o: Angle Paarlberg, 386-658-5594. American Legion Post 59-third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Sister's Restaurant, Branford. American Legion Post 107 The Harry C. Gray II Memorial American Legion Post No. 107 business meeting, first Thursday at noon and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at 10726 142nd St.. east of US 129 (Blue Lake Road). This is to accommodate both those who cannot travel after dark and those who work during the day. Info: Ronl Slater, 386-208-8073. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 107 first Saturday; 10-11 a.m.; Suwannee Elementary School, next to the track on Pinewood, Live Oak; Info: Pat McLauchlin 386-362-3524 or Tanya Lees 386-364-8331. American Legion Post 132 second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Masonic Lodge, on CR 137, downtown Wellborn; Info: Gerald McKean, 386-963-5901. Bluegrass Pickin First Saturday, 6 p.m., at Trenton Community Center; dates sub- ject to change; various bluegrass bands; bring your lawn chair and your old flat top or banjo; Info: Ask for Cloud, 800-990-5410 or 352-284-0668. Branford Camera Club third Thursday; 7:30 p.m.; Branford Library; Note: no August meeting and December meeting second Thursday; Info: Carolyn Hogue, 386- 935-2044. Chamber of Commerce- Suwannee County second Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Christian Mission in Action first Tuesday, 6 p.m., at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ Youth Center, 12001 NW Seventh St., Live Oak; Info: Au- drey Sharpe, 386-364-4560. Christian Mission in Action Ministry free food and clothing give-away, second Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at John 1-1. Hales Park and Recreation Center, Duval Street, Live Oak; Info: Audrey Sharpe, 386-36.4-4560. Council for Progress of Suwannee County second Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816' South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Cub Scout Pack No. 408 Committee second Tuesday; 6:30 p.m.; Live Oak Church of Christ, 1497, Irvin Ave. SR 51 South; Info: 386-362-3032, comm_chair@pack408.net, www.pack408.net; Tiger, Wolf, Bears and Webelos dens (grades one five) every Thursday-Aug.-May only; atit the church; 6:30-8 p.m.; Pack meeting fourth Thursday; at the church; 6:30-8 p.m. Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 126 second Thursday; 6 p.m.; 226 Parshlecy St., S.W, Live Oak; info: 386-362-1701. Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Companion Sr i Animal I Iospital, 605 N. I louston Street. Live Oak. DART helps out with pets, live- stock, horses, birds and all animals during natural disasters. Volunteers needed. Info: 386-208-(0072. Dowling 'Park Volunteers first Saturday; 1100 hours (11 a.min.): training each fol- lowing Saturday at 1100 (11 a.m.): 22992 CR 250, Live Oak. Florida Gateway Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Associa- tion second Thursday; 6 p.m.; locations change: Info: Sandy Harrison at 386-754- 0434 or 386-752-0516. Friends of Suwannee River State Park second Tuesday; 10 a.m., board meeting; Suwannce River State Park, US 90 West. Live Oak; Info: Membership Chair Walter Schoenlclder. 850-971-5354, wbs@surlbest.net Girl Scout Leaders, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council first Monday; 7 p.m.; Woman's Club. Eleventh Street, Live Oak: Info: Mary Check-Cason, 386-362-4475. Hamilton County Governmental, Bellville Volunteer Fire/Rescue executive board second Monday. 7 p.m. Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition fourth Wednesday; 9:30-11 a.m., Hamilton County School Board meeting room, JRE Lee Ad- ministrative Complex, Jasper; Info: Grace McDonald, 386-938-4911, mcdonaldgl@all- tel.net Hamilton County Board of Commissioners first Tuesday, 9 a.m., and third Tues- day at 6 p.m., County Commissioners' Board Room, courthouse, Jasper. Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. first Thursday; 6 p.m.; 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper (courthouse annex'); Info: 386-792-1300. Hamilton County Council on Aging, Inc. needs volunteer drivers; home-deliv- ered meals program; Info: Kanoye Capps; 1509 S.W. First Street, Jasper, 386-792- 1136. Hamilton County Development Authority second Thursday; 7 p.m., at 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-6828. Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Board second Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Hamil- ton County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Hamilton County Court- house, Jasper; open to the public. Hamilton County Riding Club first Saturday; 5 p.m., meeting-games; Hamilton County Arena, Jasper; third Saturday; 5 p.m.; trail ride-dinner, location announced at the first Saturday meeting; new members welcome; Info: 386-792-2725. Hamilton County School Board board meetings, second Monday (third Monday during June and July); School Board workshops-fourth Mondays-as needed. For times and locations, visit the district's Web site at www.firn.edu/schools/hamilton/hamilton. Hamilton County Tourist Development Council second Wednesday; noon; 1153 US 41 NW, Suite 4, Jasper (courthouse annex); Info: 386-792-6828. , Home and Community Educators (HCE) first Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Suwan- nec County Extension Office, Coliseum Complex, Eleventh Street, Live Oak; new members welcome; Pleasant Hill-second Monday; McAlpin Community Club, McAlpin; Happy Homemakers-second Wednesday; Suwannee County Coliseum 11i f ':; 1.uii, : l i. :. r...,Ini; A.i ..m .. ,,ir, i.' m l.i i. i r ., r o ii.- r ii,r ,, ..,) .... nii -12,000 miles per year. EDDIE I TOP PREI VEHICUS' THIS WEEKS SPECIALS 2004 V, Ford 1 Ranger 4 Cylinder, 25K Miles Was $11,250 PER LOW MONI H $ 7- 59 ',1999Pontiac Grand Am GT Spoiler, Red, Sunroof Was S10,49 1: PER V-1) 115 9 MONTH 2001 GMC Sonoma 779F S s Ex t. Cab, 4 Cyl.. F-1 lj, R1,11 Was $12,995 PER $ 19MONTH ........... ..... ... ..... ...... ......... 2003 Kia Sedona 2002 MUSUIAS11i Montero 1 l,589 2002 Nissan Quest GLE MiniVan, LowMiles,6(3yl. Was $13,995 Ar: PER OW $2 19 MONTH __7 2006 Chevy Malibu 2 to choose ft.m. 6 Cyl, 5 Di. Was $17 995 Hatchback Ar $ PER _269 MONTH PIK 2006 Chevy Uplander ..... 0. Ift" Ext. LS, 6 Cy;. Sunrool, Under Was $16,900 Warranty V3 PER 10w $269 MONTH 1 2005 4 Mazda A 3S Bluc, Cylincef. 41Door F.. S A ', PER 2 75 MONTH -,X7 2005 Chevy 2500 r Silverado LS Reg. Cab, 8 Cyl. Was S1 9,2 5,600 Miles A! PER LOW MONTH `$2 9 9 W.A.C. plus tax, tag & fees F CREDIT PROBLEMS ARE NO PROBLEM! CALLOUR CREDIT HOTLINE! [8*2484182 k 4' TIJ ry, ER "ET X h 61 JER L IV Complex, Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Info: 386-362-2771. Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley second Tuesday, 4 p.m. at Co- lumbia County Senior Services, 480 SW Oleander Glen, behind the Department of Transportation District 2 offices on Marion Street in Lake City. United Way of Suwan- nee Valley serves as the lead agency for the'Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley, which serves the counties of Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton. The network includes agencies and individuals interested in the services available to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Agency representatives, individu- als, homeless and formerly homeless, with an interest in the needs of those who are ex- periencing homelessness or are threatened with homelessness are encouraged to attend. Humane Society, Suwannee Valley Animal Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison Coun- ty; Capacity will be increased to 72-75 animals after remodeling completed. Info: toll- free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Jasper City Council Meeting second Monday; 6 p.m.; Jasper City Hall. Jasper Lions Club Meeting second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Roosters Diner. Info: Bob Clark, 386-792-9328. Jennings Town Council Meeting first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Jennings Town Hall. White Springs Town Council Meeting: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; White Springs Town Hall. Lady of the Lake Quilting Guild Fourth Wednesday, for May, June and July only at Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; for anyone interested in quilts and the art of quilting; the quilting public is invited. Info: Sandy Lindfors, presi- dent, 386-362-6850, riverfolk@alltel.net or Joan Murray, 386-758-5980. Leona 4-H Community Club first Monday; 7 p.m.; home of Avon and Betty Hicks, 6107 180th St., McAlpin; Info: Betty Hicks, 386-963-4205; Pam Nettles, 386- 963-1236. Lion's Club'- second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Farm Bureau meeting room; Info: Richard Tucker, 386-963-4577. Live Oak Artist Guild first Tuesday; 7 p.m.; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Live Oak; Info: Don Strickland, 386-362-5146. Live Oak Garden Club Sept.-May; Morning Glories-third Friday; Night Bloomers-third Tuesday, 1302 S.W. Eleventh Street, Live Oak. Live Oak Senior Citizens first Monday; 10:30 a.m.; Exhibition II Building, Coli- seum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours, prices vary; Info: Lula Herring, 386-364-1510. Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee off CR 255, Madison Coun- ty; Capacity will be increased to 72-75 animals after remodeling completed.Info: toll- free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Live Oak, Suwannee County Recreation Board second Wednesday; 5:30 p.m. Suwannee Parks & Recreation offices, 1201 Silas Drive, Live Oak; Info: 386-362- 3004. MADD Dads Third Thursday; 7 p.m.; Suwannee County Courthouse. Man .To Man Group second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Marvin E. Jones Building, Dowl- ing Park; free; refreshments provided; Info: American Cancer Society toll-free 800- ACS-2345 or the local office toll-free 888-295-6787 (Press 2) Ext. 114. Market Days Advent Christian Village first Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Space- first-come, first-serve basis, $5 each; Village Square shops open; Info: Lodge Office 386-658-5200. McAlpin Community Club second Monday; 7 p.m.; covered dish dinner first; everyone welcome; purpose to acquaint members of the community services available in the county; Info: Grant Meadows Jr., 386-935-9316 or Shirley Jones, 386-963-5357; building rental: Kristie Harrison, 386-364-3400. MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Elks Club, Lake City; former and present officers meet for dinner and program; Info: Dennis Tarkington, 386-719-7092 or Tandy Carter, 386-719-9706. MOMS Club'- second Wednesday; 11:15 a.m. at the fellowship hall of Bethel Mis- sionary Baptist Church, go West on. US 90 seven miles from 1-75, and 1-1/2 miles from the Columbia/Suwannee County line, 12 miles from Live Oak; Info: 386-397- 1254, MOMSClubofLiveOakLakeCityFl@alltel.ndt National Active and Retired Federal Employees (N.A.R.F.E.) Association third Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.; Quail Heights, Country Club, 161 Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City; guest speakers; all present and retired federal employees invited; Info: 386-755- 8570 or 386-752-6593. North Florida Chapter of Newborns in Need first Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1391 SW Eleventh Street, Live Oak; join them in providing for these babies too young.to help themselves. Info: Dorothy Phillips, secretary, 386- 362-1886. North Florida Conservation and Airboat Alliance second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Mark Carver's cook shed:. 11166 100 St., Live Oak, first drive on right just past Suwan- nee Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.;'all meetings covered dish; airboaters and sports- men working to keep public lands and waterways open for everyone to use and enjoy. Info: Chris Aue, 386-658-1092. Nursing Mom's Group second Friday; 10 a.m.; Suwannee River Regional Li- brary, Live Oak; Info: Michelle, 386-776-2955. Remembering the Loss of Your Baby first Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hospice ci Norrl, Cerrrat Florind. North Buildinrg Counding R.:,ot,. 4305 NW 90th Blvd., G'C ne l: li. .:.per. supportt g.:.up for families %,-ho ha'.e e per.-enceJd -he I- ; ofa baby; Info: Cheryl Bailey, 352-692-5107, toll-free 800-816-0596." SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Branford first Wednes- day; 9-10 a.m.; Library, US 129 North, Branford; free; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health in- surance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 430Q p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Advent Christian Village - Dowling Park trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Dowling Park area of Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on dis- counted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; Info: appoint- merit 386-658-3333 or 386-658-5329; Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. - SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Jasper Monday-Friday, 1- 4 p.m.; Hamilton Pharmacy Assistance Program, Sandlin Building, 204 NE 1st Street, Jasper; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to un- derstand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on in- surance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug pro-' grams and eligibility requirements; free; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll- free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders Live Oak second Mon- day, 1-3 p.m. or second Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; trained volunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwan- nee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make in- formed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; free; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262-2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders White Springs first and third Thursday; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Library, 12797 Roberts Street, White Springs; free; trainedvolunteers help elders and their caregivers in Suwannee County to understand Medicare and other health insurance programs make informed decisions on insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Cards and on discounted prescription drug programs and eligibility requirements; Info: Florida Department of Elder Affairs toll-free 800-262- 2243, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Suwannee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association second Monday; 7-9 p.m.; Suwannee River Water Management District, US 90 and CR 49, Live Oak; Info: Sam Bigbie, 386-362-5090; Don Neale, 386-362-4850;,Sylvia Dunnam, 386-362-3256. Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee dinner meeting, first . Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. for dinner, meeting at 7 p.m., Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; Info/RSVP: Monica, 386-330-2036. Suwannee County Cattlemen's Association third Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Farmers Co-op meeting room; Info: Herb Rogers, 386-362-4118. Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce second Thursday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Suwannee County: Council for Progress of Suwannee County second Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Suwannee County Development Authority second T'uesday; 5:30 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Suwannee County Tourist Development Council fourth Tuesday; 1 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Suwannee.County Senior Citizens first Monday; 10:30 a.m., Exhibition II Build- ing, Coliseum Complex, 1302 SW Eleventh St., Live Oak; escorted tours, prices vary; Info; Lula Herring, 386-364-1510 . Suwannee Elementary School (SES) School Advisory Council (SAC) committee - meets at 6 p.m., third Tuesday, in the media center. The school is located at 1748 South Ohio/Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Live Oak. Suwannee River Valley Archaeology Society third Tuesday; public library, Bran- ford; Info: 386-935-4901. Suwannee Valley Builders Association second Thursday; 6 p.m.; Farm Bureau , meeting room, 407 Dowling Ave., Live Oak; $5 per person for meal and meeting. Suwannee Valley Genealogical Society first Thursday; 7 p.m., Wilbur St. Live Oak; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Info: 386-330-0110. Suwannee Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter second Monday; noon; at the shelter located on Bisbee Loop, south entrance, in Lee offCR 255, Madison Coun- ty; Capacity will be increased to 72-75 animals after remodeling completed. Info: toll- free 866-Adoptl2, 866-236-7812, www.geocities.com/suwanneehs. Suwannee Valley Quilters first and third Thursday; 10 a.m.; Info: Jane, 386-776- 2909 after 4 p.m. Suwannee Valley Kennel Club third Tuesday; 7:30 p.m.; Hospitality and Recre- ational Building, Columbia County Fairgrounds, Lake City, Lake City. Tobacco-Free Partnership of Suwannee County quarterly, Info: Mary Jordan Taylor, 386-362-2708, ext. 232. Tourist Development Council-Suwannee County fourth Tuesday; 1 p.m.; 816 South Ohio Ave. Live Oak; Info: 386-362-3071. Vision SSeeds, Inc. second Tuesday, 6 p.m. promptly, at location to be announced. Spiritual-Social-Educational-Economic Development. Save our children! Unit in Christ Jesus-Empowerment. All are welcome. Info: Otha White Sr., president, 386-364-1367 or 386-364-1209. Vivid Visions, Inc. first. Monday; 5:30 p.m.; Douglass Center Conference Room; a shelter and outreach agency for victims"of domestic-violence; Info; 386-364-5957.' Wellborn Community Association (WCA) second Thursday; 7 p.m.; Wellborn Community Center; Info: Bonnie Scott, 386-963-4952, 386-208-1733-leave a message. WCA fund-raiser to benefit building fund Blueberry Pancake Breakfast first Saturday; center of Wellborn, Andrews Square; blueberry pancakes, sausage and orange juice or coffee. Blueberry Festival-first Saturday in June each year. Wellborn Neighborhood Watch last Thursday, 7 p.m., Blake Lowe Building, 1517 4th Ave., Wellborn; Info: Bruce or Jane, 386-963-3196 ddppp- dpp- Adp AdIE FUEL1 307885-F