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Union County TimesUnion County Times USPS 648-200 — Lake Butler, Florida Thursday, May 7, 2015 103rd Year — 2nd Issue — 75 CENTS
Florida Correctional Employees Week, May 3-9Since May of 1984 when President Ronald Regan signed proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week,” the first week of May
has been marked to honor the work of correctional officers, correctional probation officers and correctional personnel nationwide. “Through the dedication, compassion and commitment shown by our employees every day, this department has helped hundreds of thousands of Floridians better
themselves and our communities,” Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones said. “This week, and every week, the department expresses our sincere appreciation for the hard work of the thousands of employees who work each day to change lives to ensure a safer Florida.”
Cowboy Church Revival, May 6-9
Come join the Fifth Annual Cowboy Church Revival Meeting May 6-9 at Cason Farms. Services will be held Wednesday through Friday nights at 7 p.m. Saturday will begin with breakfast at 9 a.m., service at 10 a.m. Supper will also be provided at 4:30 p.m. and the night service will start at 6:30 p.m. From Lake Butler take State Road 121 to C.R. 237 and after one mile look for sign. From State Road 100 to C.R. 237, look for sign. For more info, call Brother Richard at 386-365-3022.
National Day of Prayer, May 7
Everyone in the community is invited to the front steps of the Union County Courthouse on Thursday, May 7, at high noon to intercede on behalf of our nation during the National Day of Prayer. The scripture this year is 1 Kings 8:28 (ESV): “Yet have regard to the prayer of your servant and to his plea, O Lord my God, listening to the cry and to the prayer that your servant prays before you this day...”
Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 7
On Thursday, May 7, the annual Bradford-Union County Law Enforcement Memorial will be held at the Lake Butler Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
Annual library book sale, May 7-9
The Union County Public Library is holding its annual book sale, May 7-9. For more info, call 386-496-3432 or visit Facebook.com/UnionCountyLibrary.
SWAT scholarship deadline is May 8
The Union County Tobacco Free Partnership is offering a college scholarship to qualified SWAT members to receive an award up to $500 of financial assistance for college. Applicants must be a Union County High School senior, a member of SWAT for at least two years, currently an active member of SWAT and plan to attend a community college or university. Applications are available in the guidance office. Please mail them by May 8 to: Tobacco Prevention Program, 495 East Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054.
Last band concerts of the year, May 9&12
The Union County High School Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble will perform on Saturday, May, at 7 p.m. at the UCHS auditorium. The Union County Bands Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the UCHS auditorium.
RIGHT: Some children from First Christian Church of Lake Butler
presented a big “thank you” card on behalf of the church to the Union County
Sheriff’s Office for their “service to our community.” (L-r) Jacob Thomas, David
Tompkins II, Jackson Andersen-Davis, Sapphira Thomas, Selah Tompkins, Cole
Andersen-David and Hayden Andersen-Davis.
LEFT: UCSO Secretary Victoria Whiteley gives each child a gold sheriff’s star.
Church children thank UCSO
BY NOAH WRIGHTSpecial to the Times
This spring season has been extremely busy, but very successful for the Lake Butler FFA Chapters.
One of the first state contests of the spring season was the Middle School Livestock Contest, which was held on March 6 in Plant City. Team members Harley Seay, Kendal Stalnaker, Sierra Graham, Braxton Dukes and Skyler Shatto placed sixth overall in the state out of nearly 50 teams at the competition. Additionally, Sierra Graham finished as the contest’s second High Individual out of nearly 200 individual contestants that day.
Later in the month of March FFA members from the Sr. and Middle School Chapters competed in the
District Ornamental Horticulture Demonstrations. Middle School and Sr. Chapter FFA Members Savannah Douglas, Hunter Richards, Timber Underhill, Audyn Woodington, Makayla Coleman, Tori Wilkins, Erin Stidham and Brook Waters competed in a variety of categories at the competition held in Clay County. Hunter Richards placed second in the Middle School Marketing category; Timber Underhill placed second in the Middle School Production category; and Savannah Douglas placed third in the Middle School Consumer Use category.
The High School Livestock Evaluation team qualified for state competition earlier in the year, and competed in the state contest on April 11 in Gainesville. After a long, hard day of competition, team members Andrew Paul Griffis, Ty Hamilton, Katie Zipperer, Tori Wilkins and Amanda Bertine finished fourth overall in the state.
Also competing there were the Middle School and Sr. Chapter Poultry Evaluation teams. The Sr. Chapter team consisted of members Erin Stidham, Nolan Ward, Francisco Gomez, Wyatt
Spring brings success to Lake Butler FFA
TOP: Lake Butler Sr. FFA members of the third-place state Agricultural Communication team along with the Lake Butler Sr. Chapter’s Agricultural Education contestant Savannah Woodall, whose efforts earned a first place in her qualifying round and a top six finish, which qualifies her for the state finals at the state convention in June. (L-r) Case Emerson, Kierstin Jenkins, William Brown, Savannah Woodall and Ashley O’Steen. Brown finished as third High Individual in the state.
ABOVE RIGHT: Middle School Livestock Evaluation team – (L-r) Kendal Stalnaker, Braxton Dukes, Harley Seay, Sierra Graham and Skyler Shatto from the Lake Butler Middle FFA Chapter. These members participated in the State Middle School Livestock Contest on March 6 in Plant City, where they finished sixth overall in the state.
RIGHT: The sixth-place state Agricultural Sales team – (L-r) Karlie Hodgson, Noah Wright, Chase Williams, Kaitlyn Davis and Taylor Pate.
See FFA, 2A
UC Extension Office impacts all facets of life2014 annual report explains how
The Union County Extension Office is a service offered to residents through a partnership between the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida/IFAS. The mission of the extension office is to provide scientifically based agricultural, human and natural resource knowledge that citizens can use in making decisions, which contribute to an improved life.
Below is the annual report for 2014, showing the impact the extension office has on the community.
The office is located at 25 Northeast First Street in Lake Butler, behind Archer Funeral Home. Contact the staff at 386-496-2321 or [email protected] or learn more at http://union.ifas.ufl.edu.
Cattle and foragesHay and cattle account for a major part
of agriculture production. The county extension program focuses on improving producers’ productivity through training and advisory outreach. Last year the office was involved in training producers in cow/calf production. There were 217 beef, hay and forage producers who attended six training sessions in 2014. These trainings are equivalent to $21,700 in savings to producers.
There has been an estimated increase of 400 acres of land cultivated with winter and summer forages. The bermudagrass stem maggot continues to be a problem in forage production as researchers work to find an effective control for this pest.
HorticultureThirty people received training in
master gardening and using 5-gallon hydroponic buckets to grow vegetables. This training is equivalent to $3,000 in savings to them. The intent of teaching residents to use hydroponic buckets for growing vegetables is to increase their consumption.
Apart from the activities in horticulture, some initiatives are being taken to save the pecan trees in Union County. Prionous beetles cause damage to the roots of those trees, eventually killing them. Eleven traps were set up in 2014 to measure the level of infestation.
In 2015, the county extension agent will work in collaboration with an entomologist to test a biological control method using pheromones.
Small ruminantsSmall ruminants present some
business opportunities because of the current demand for their meat, especially in ethnic communities. Consequently, the extension office has provided training on the calculation of cost production of, feeding of and parasite control in goats.
Woolen sheep breeds do not grow well in Florida because of the humid conditions and their thick coat. The office
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LBWC scholarship deadline is May 15
The Lake Butler Woman’s Club is offering a scholarship for a female resident of Union County to attend an accredited university or college in the state of Florida. The scholarship will pay $500 to the individual. If you are interested in applying, you can pick up an application packet from Tangelia Mackey in the guidance department at Union County High School. All applications must be submitted by May 15.
Miles for Mom 5K Run/Walk, May 16
The Victory Christian Center of Lake Butler is hosting their annual Miles for Mom 5K Run/Walk on May 16 at 8 a.m. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and costs $20 in advance or $25 on day of event. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt, gift bag and snacks. Proceeds will help to provide scholarships for college students.
It starts at the church located across from Lake Butler Elementary School and will go around the perimeter of the city.
Preregister online to save $5 at Facebook.com/MilesForMom5K.
Library band night, May 16
The Union County Public Library encourages everyone to “get loud at the library” as the Junior Friends of the Library host another Band Night on Saturday, May 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. The night will feature the Amy Sexton Band, Kellen Vincent, Mixtape, Erik Swart and others. Admission is $5 and concessions will be on sale. Everyone is welcome, but an adult must accompany students under 11 years old. Proceeds benefit the JFOL scholarship program. For more info, call 386-496-3432 or visit Facebook.com/UnionCountyLibrary.
Esther King Scholarship deadline is May 29
Applications are now available for pickup at UCHS or the school district office. Deadline for applications is May 29 at noon. Call 386-496-3040 or 386-496-2045 ext. 238.
Free Rumba classes available
Newly certified Rumba instructor Demetrise Thomas is offering free classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m. at Victory Christian Center of Lake Butler, across from Lake Butler Elementary School. “Fitness has never been fun until now!”
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Williams, Kasey Rhodes and Nate Griffis, finishing third overall in the state. The Middle School team was composed of members Colton Cox, Brian Kish, Hunter Richard, Rebekah Milner, Eric Abraham and Sidney Johnson, finishing fifth in state.
One week later, on April 18, the Middle School and Sr. Chapter Meat Evaluation teams competed in their state competition at the University of Florida Meats Lab. Both teams finished third in the state in their respective contests, and two of the FFA members placed in the top five individually. The Middle School team members were Kendall Stalnaker, Madelyn Whitehead, Kaley Thornton, Harley Seay and Savannah Douglas. The Sr. Chapter team members were Case Emerson, Kelsey Thornton, Carly Shaw, Tori Wilkins and Noah Wright.
Case Emerson from the Sr. Chapter was the High School Meats Contest fourth High Individual, while Kaley Thornton was the Middle School Meats Contest fourth High Individual.
The end of April brought three more state-level competitions
for members of the Lake Butler Sr. FFA Chapter, including the state-qualifying event for the Agricultural Education contest, and the state finals for the Agricultural Communications and Agricultural Sales teams.
Savannah Woodall represented the Sr. FFA Chapter in the Agricultural Education contest on April 26 in Gainesville. In this contest she designed and presented a lesson plan related to food safety to a panel of judges, with FFA members across the state acting as her students. Her efforts earned a first place in her qualifying round and a top six finish, which qualifies her for the state finals at the state convention in June.
The Ag Communication team also competed on April 26, which was composed of members Case Emerson, Ashley O’Steen, Kirsten Jenkins and William Brown. The team placed third overall in the state, with William Brown also finishing as third High Individual in the state.
The Agricultural Sales team placed sixth in the state, and was composed of Taylor Pate, Karlie Hodgson, Chase Williams, Noah Wright and Kaitlyn Davis.
Finally, at the end of March a group of students attended Ag on the Hill Day, which is where FFA members from around the state travel to Tallahassee to
meet with the Commissioner of Agriculture and their local state representatives. The purpose is to help spread awareness for agriculture education and FFA. Those members were Case Emerson, Taylor Pate, Ty Hamilton, Ashley O’Steen and Erin Stidham.
As you can see, the Lake Butler FFA Chapters have been hard at it this past spring, and still have more to come as they prepare for their final state contests at the 87th Annual Florida FFA State Convention & Expo, June 29 through July 3 in Orlando.
Noah “Radar” Wright is the Lake Butler Sr. FFA treasurer.
FFAContinued from 1A
ABOVE: High School Livestock Evaluation team – (L-r) Members Andrew-Paul Griffis, Amanda Bertine, Tori Wilkins, Katie Zipperer and Ty Hamilton pose before heading into the State Finals of the Livestock Evaluation contest. The team placed fourth overall in the state on April 11 in Gainesville.
BELOW LEFT: Ag on the Hill Day – Lake Butler Sr. FFA Officers represented their chapter at the annual Ag on the Hill Day in Tallahassee, FL on March 19, 2015. Pictured L to R: Case Emerson, Taylor Pate, Erin Stidham, Ashley O’Steen, and Ty Hamilton.
BELOW: Pictured are both the Middle and Sr. Chapter Meats teams after a long day of contest in the University of Florida Meats Lab. Both teams finished third overall in the state in their respective contests. (Back row, l-r) Case Emerson, Noah Wright, Carly Shaw, Tori Wilkins, Savannah Douglas and Kendal Stalnaker. (Front row, l-r) Kelsey Thornton, Kaley Thornton, Madelyn Whitehead and Harley Seay.
Thursday, May 7, 2015 • Union County Times 3A
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
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Division:Kimberly AndersonPetitionerandTelly AndersonRespondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
(NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: Telly Anderson 425 SW 14th St Lot 22 Lake Butler, FL. 32054YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are re-quired to serve a copy of your writ-ten defenses, if any/to it on Kimberly Anderson whose address is 10451 W State Road 100 Lake Butler, FL. 32054 on or before May 14, 2015, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 55 W. Main St. Room 103 Lake Butler, FL. 32054 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a de-fault may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.The action is asking the court to de-cide how the following real or person-al property should be divided: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 docu-ments upon request.You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Cur-rent Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, re-quires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, in-cluding dismissal or striking of plead-ings.Dated: April 10, 2015
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‘The Old Man and the Fig Tree’Why we plant on Arbor Day
BY JAY TUCKERSpecial to the Times
There is a story “The Old Man and the Fig Tree” in the Midrash, of an old man in ancient Israel planting a fig tree, when a Roman general happened to pass by. The general says to the man, “Don’t you realize it will take 20 years before that tree will grow enough to give fruit, and you will be long dead by then?” The old man responded, “When I was a small child, I could eat fruit because those who came before me had planted trees. Am I not obliged to do the same for the next generation?”
Midrash is a collection of early Jewish interpretation or commentary on a Biblical text, clarifying or expounding a point of law or developing or illustrating a moral principle.
Trees affect every aspect of our lives. We build our homes from them. They provide us food and clothing. Cleaners, paint, plastics and even medicines are made from them. In addition
to more than 5,000 different products we get from them, trees clean the air we breathe, increase property values and can reduce air conditioning and heating cost. Trees are an essential, vital and fundamental component to human life.
J. Sterling Morton, the father of Arbor Day, said, “Other holidays rest upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future.” These words, said 121 years ago, reflect the necessity of tree planting today.
In 1854, Morton graduated from the University of Michigan, married his school sweetheart and moved into the Nebraska Territory from Detroit. Pursuing his life-long interest in writing and publishing he soon became editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper. Through the newspaper, he spread agricultural information and his enthusiasm for trees.
Understanding that trees could act as windbreaks, hold moisture in the soil and provide fuel and lumber for this prairie state, he began planting trees and urged others to do so as well.
Shortly after moving to Nebraska, Morton would be appointed Nebraska’s territorial secretary of state and serve as interim governor, which provided more opportunities to promote agriculture and to stress
the value of trees.Morton would later join
the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture where he continued to promote improved farming methods, conservation programs and tree planting.
On January 4, 1872, during a meeting of the agriculture, board, Morton used the opportunity to propose a specific day to be set aside for tree planting. The board adopted Morton’s resolution to create a holiday to be called “Arbor Day,” which was first observed on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals for planting properly the largest number of trees on that day. The idea took off and on that day in Nebraska an estimated one million trees were planted. Two years later, it was made an annual event and in 1885, the Nebraska Legislature passed an act specifying April 22 (Morton’s birthday) as the legal holiday Arbor Day. During the first 16 years, 350 million trees were planted in Nebraska.
Today, the most widespread observance of Arbor Day is in the public schools. Students are introduced to the beauty of trees and are taught the importance of trees for shade, as wildlife sanctuaries and as the source for various products. In addition to public schools, other
individuals and groups, state and local governments and civic organizations support Arbor Day.
Despite the fact that Arbor Day has never been made a federal holiday, it is celebrated in all 50 states. Presently, the last Friday in April is observed as National Arbor Day. Many states however designate their own date for the celebration according to their best tree-planting times, for Florida Arbor Day it is the third Friday in January.
While we may set aside a specific date to observe Arbor Day, we should be mindful that the date we celebrate Arbor Day is not important. Instead, we understand and remember how important trees are to us. Perhaps as important, we remember the story of “The old Man and the Fig Tree” that we plant for our next generation.
For more information on tree planting and care, contact your local Florida Forest Service CFA forester or visit FreshFromFlorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service.
For Union County residents your contact is Jay Tucker at 496-2190 or [email protected].
Jay Tucker is the senior CFA forester for Union County.
Planting the future: Will Bowen’s sixth-grade science class at Lake Butler Middle School planted a couple of dogwoods as part of the Florida Forest Service’s annual tree planting in recognition of Arbor Day. Union County Senior CFA Forester Jay Tucker said students have planted some 300 trees over the past 15 years. (L-r) LBMS Principal Carolyn Parrish, Brycen Peacock standing in front of Tucker, Caitlyn Smith, Hunter Maldonado and Morgan Griffis standing in front of Bowen, Ayden Addison, Kylie Prevatt, Katie Caren, David Dillow and Brian Kish.
Fun on the farmChildren attending the preschool storytime program at the Union County Public Library on April 23 were in for a special treat. As part of the farm-themed program, staff member Susan Brown brought in her animals and the staff set up a petting zoo for the children to explore.
TOP: Kalyn Reynolds took great care while petting Romeo, the tobiano class A miniature horse.
ABOVE Evan Hann and Allie the Nigerian Dwarf goat-size each other up.
RIGHT: The kittens were definitely
popular among the young group. Berret Giles and Jasmine Mylott
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of kittens.
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SchoolLake Butler Elementary School “Perfect A” Honor Roll – Kindergarten
CABRAL(Back row, l-r) Adrian Tucker, Alliyah Pope, Carmyn Barringer and Josefina Segovia. (Front row, l-r) Kolby Smith, Kylie Hoch, Morgan Barnett. Not pictured are Adam Cranford, Emmalee Daniels, Jayden Jenkins and Tucker Dortch.
COARSEY(Back row, l-r) Cameron Bacon, Caylee Harrison and Markee Davey. (Front row, l-r) Nicholas Hernandez, Paisley Dugard and Riley Gibson.
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MCDANIEL(Back row, l-r) Ashton Pierce, Ashton Raulerson, Brianna Taylor and Bronson Haight. Middle row, Edward Durant, Hunter Cruz, Isaiah Smith and Julliette Ellison. (Front row, l-r) Rebecca Langkau and Anthony Wilkerson.
RAILEY ANDREWS(Back row, l-r) Kiah Clayton and Zekie Velazquez. (Front row, l-r) Bayley Staier, Breanna Bebout and R.J. Odom. Not pictured are Jayce Short and Ava Capallia.
VANDIVER (Back row, l-r) Aaleigha Hanna, Abigail Fishburn, Carter Perkins, Cody Andrews and Eli Perkins. (Front row, l-r) Kylie Coarsey, Lucy Cabral and Marlee Trowell. Not pictured are Aislynn Smith, Aubrey Gosha and Cole Gaultney.
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SchoolLake Butler Elementary School “Perfect A” Honor Roll – Kindergarten
LBES A/B Honor Roll – KindergartenMadison Andrews, McKinleigh Barrigner, J.R. Beach, Jacee Box, Malachi Byrd, Alexus Carlisle, Dallas Casto, Colton Cooper, Gracie Crawford, Kadience Crews, Marlese Edsall, Cole Fillyaw, Kegan Fillyaw, Phoenix Forbes, Deion Givens, Casey Harris, Cesar Heath, Ezekiel Hedrick, Malik Hendricks, Michael Hill, Gabriel Hunlock, Brooke Hunt, Zelaia Jackson, Aiden Keiper, Emily Kirkland, Logan Lewis, Channing Matteson, Nevaeh Miller, Gabrielle Moore, Jaiden Parrish, Leeshay Patterson, Jordan Reyes, Kalie-Marie Richard, Chase Rigdon, Hayden Sapp, Kinzley Scott, Kinley Sebasovich, Lillian Silguero, Drew Simmons, Natalie Thames, Lynn Thomas, Aaliyah Tucker and Malia Williams.
POPOFF(Back row, l-r) Ashton Bunkley, Emma Jenkins, Bristol Tetstone and Brooklyn Gay. (Third row, l-r) Dalton Bacon, Emma Handley, Brady Tetstone and Grayson Sykes. (Second row, l-r) Landen Moody, Madelyn Croft, Mia Kent and Ryen Roberts. (Front row, l-r) Orson Dicks, Reese Harrison and Miley Wilson. Not pictured are Aidyn Westmoreland and Jaslyn Thomas.
SAPP(Back row, l-r) Barry Andersen-Davis, Brayden Williams, Graysen Willis and Irmarhi Green. (Front row, l-r) Judd Connell, Kendyl Brannen, Seth Thomas and Symphony Snyder. Not pictured is Cali Tomlinson.
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Resurfacing demystified
As Union County residents encounter delays inherent with
a large resurfacing project like the one going on with State Road 121, the way that work progresses can seem confusing.
Ever notice that on resurfacing projects, it seems like a road crew comes in to do the initial work and then leaves to work on something else, only later to come back and finish the job? Ever wonder why they don’t just get it all done at once?
Via email, Florida Department of Transportation District Two Public Information Director Gina Busscher provided this explanation to hopefully demystify the process:
They mill off the existing asphalt and then place the structural course of asphalt or the first layer. Then they make
improvements to the side of the road by providing a base for paved shoulders and bring everything up to the current standards before they come back with another layer of asphalt called the friction course, which is the final layer.
We want that last layer of asphalt to be pristine and not have
any gouges or encroachments from the equipment needed to do other items such as guardrail, signal loops, driveways.
Also, between layers of asphalt, they cut the shoulders down where the dirt has piled up over the years and because they use a grader to do the work, they want to make sure it’s done before the final layer of asphalt is placed so the blade does not get into the top layer of asphalt. They also have to put the new sod down before the final layer of asphalt.
Busscher appreciated the Union County Times reaching out for an explanation.
“There is a process of placing the asphalt that many people wonder why it’s done that way and we’re glad you will help us to explain it better to your readers,” she said.
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developed information on breeds of sheep recommended for the hot and humid climate of Florida.
Sixty-seven participants attended three small ruminant events during 2014, and this is equivalent to $6,700 in savings to them.
Pesticide educationThe proper and continued
use of pesticides is necessary to maintain profit margins in agriculture. The problem of pesticide residues on produce justifies the need to continue training pesticide applicators to minimize the risks that pesticides pose to people.
Another problem with pesticide use is its potential to contaminate the soil, surface water and eventually ground water.
Pesticide education continues to be a tri-county initiative through Baker, Bradford and Union counties. This program has trained 51 participants, and the total impact of this training on the local economy is estimated at $66,000 for 2014.
Pond managementTwenty pond owners at-tended
two workshops in 2014, which is equivalent to $7,000 in savings to them. This service included taking water samples for analyses. Since 2011 the county extension agent has responded to approximately 40 pond calls, did 34 water analyses and trained 42 pond owners. The pond calls have since been reduced because almost all the pond owners are now able to effectively manage their pond to prevent fish kill, especially during summer months.
4-H youth developmentThe Union County 4-H
program is designed to engage youth in positive pursuits that build their leadership and life skills and prepare them to fulfill their civic duties. Research has shown that 4-H youth tend to have higher grades and enroll in post-secondary education. They tend to be physically active. They are less likely to use drugs and
alcohol, and thus less likely to end up in trouble with the law. The 4-H Pledge says:
I pledge my...Head to clearer thinking,Heart to greater loyalty,Hands to larger service,Health to better living,For my club, my community,
my country and my world.Union County 4-H continues
to increase in enrollment and make improvement in the skills of youth in the county.
At the end of 2014, total youth membership increased from 117 to 135 members, which represents an increase of 6.8 percent. Financial donations for 2014 were $10,500 compared to $6,000 in 2013. This represents a 75 percent increase in donations. There were 3,003 participants in planned 4-H activities. Volunteers as club leaders donated a total of 388 hours of their time, which is equivalent to $8,241. One hundred and thirty youth participants attended the Annual 4-H Awards Banquet.
Family and consumer sciencePrograms are developed to
address Union County health problems. The FCS agent applied for a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund the Family Nutrition Program with an impact of $50,000 to the county. The grant is servicing SNAP eligible participants in teaching them how to prepare low-cost healthy meals as well as ways to reduce sodium, fat and added sugar. The Rural Leap Weight Management Study will be offered as a program to promote lifestyle change over a 22-month time frame.
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By the numbers • Number of educational
materials developed: 43:• Number of clientele
contacts: 38,967• Group teaching
participants: 506• Field consults: 94• Office consults: 151• Telephone consults: 701• Email consults: 420• Website visits: 36,478• Total: 77,360
Union Correctional Institution CERT: (In alphabetical order) Justin Alvarez, Joshua Bennett, Terry Bryant, Carmen Caserta, Eric Jackson, Michael Johnson, Sterling
Peugh, Brandon Shuford, Eric Spriggle and Kelvin Young.
RMC hosts CERT training for Suwannee and UCI teams
On April 24 members of the Florida Department of Corrections’ Correctional Emergency Response Teams (CERT) reported to the Reception and Medical Center for a day of training and competition. During training exercises, CERT members are required to make precision shots while under a great deal of physical and emotional stress.
Teams at both Suwannee and Union Correctional Institutions are tasked with responding to emergencies at all facilities in Region 2 and are required to remain in top physical condition as well as maintain a high level of proficiency with pistols, shotguns, semi-automatic and scoped bolt action rifles.
The day’s events were as follows (*team events):
• Scoped Rifle Operator Cold Bore Shot
• Obstacle Course*• Ladder Scramble*• 500-Yard Sniper Relay• Team Pistol Relay*• Rappel Tower Assault*After all six events were
completed, the two teams were separated in time by a mere 19 seconds. The proficiency with which each team completed events is a true testament to the level of training and commitment both teams displayed at this year’s competition.
The DOC commends its CERT members for their dedication both on duty and off as well as their willingness to go into harm’s way to protect the safety and security of Florida’s communities.
Both teams will compete in the state CERT competition later this summer.
