By Pauline Fletcher Cogdill As a young child, Carmen can remember her beautiful country Nicaragua, which is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, and is known as the land of lakes and volcanoes. Nicaragua is a tropical country with many species of birds, (including eagles, toucans, parakeets and macaws). The country is also rich in plants and animals. In fact, agriculture is a big part of their export business. And for those of you who enjoy tapioca pudding, the cassava is the main ingredient in tapioca pudding and is exported to the United States. Unfortunately, Nicaragua has been a country with several rebellions. In fact, when Carmen was a young lady working as a nanny in 1979, her country went through a revolution with much civil unrest. Carmen’s employer decided to visit Florida and insisted that she come with the family, which consisted of six children that she cared for. CARMEN HAS always loved children and taking care of them is one of her greatest joys. Eventually, they all settled in Newberry, Florida, and Carmen took care of all the children until they were grown. She still maintains contact with the grown children and their families today. One of Carmen’s greatest blessings came when she met a young former Army Infantryman, Joe Gulino from Slidell, Louisiana. Needless to say they were married in 1984 and Joe and Carmen moved to Slidell. It was indeed an education for Carmen and Joe, since she spoke very little English and he spoke no Spanish. Joe would take Carmen to school to learn to speak English and he learned Spanish with her. Times were tough then when Joe was self-employed painting or doing roofing work or whatever he could to take care of his new bride. Joe’s motto is, “If you can’t find a job you can make a job.” Joe probably learned a lot of his motivation from his father and mother, Joseph and Alice Gulino. Joe can remember when Joseph’s main crop was strawberries. He would make strawberry wine and Alice would make jams and jellies, and together they would sell them throughout Slidell, Louisiana. Carmen was getting an education by learning new things. For example, how to cook and yes eat okra, and make gumbo, and many other southern dishes that she adapted to. The only experience she had with okra was in Nicaragua when they exported their okra crop to the United States. October 1985 a beautiful daughter arrived. Joe wanted to honor his mother, by naming their daughter Alice, and eventually Joe and Carmen decided on the name, Maria Alicia Gulino. UNCLE LAWRENCE Garcia in Newberry (their “matchmaker”) contacted Joe and Carmen when Alicia was five years old and told them about poultry houses for sale in Mayo, Florida. So in 1990, the Gulino’s moved to Mayo and purchased Edward Henderson’s three poultry houses. The Gulino’s can tell you taking care of the chicken houses is a full-time job. FARMERS COOPERATIVE STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT # 130 LIVE OAK, FL FARMING NEWS Vol. 28, No. 4 Live Oak • Madison • Florida April 1, 2016 Poultry Growers Joe and Carmen Mayo Has Been Home For Many Years CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Continued on Page 2 Joe & Carmen Gulino
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By Pauline Fletcher Cogdill
As a young child, Carmen can remember her beautiful country Nicaragua, which is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, and is known as the land of lakes and volcanoes.
Nicaragua is a tropical country with many species of birds, (including eagles, toucans, parakeets and macaws). The country is also rich in plants and animals. In fact, agriculture is a big part of their export business. And for those of you who enjoy tapioca pudding, the cassava is the main ingredient in tapioca pudding and is exported to the United States.
Unfortunately, Nicaragua has been a country with several rebellions. In fact, when Carmen was a young lady working as a nanny in 1979, her country went through a revolution with much civil unrest. Carmen’s employer decided to visit Florida and insisted that she come with the family, which consisted of six children that she cared for.
CARMEN HAS always loved children and taking care of them is one of her greatest joys.
Eventually, they all settled in Newberry, Florida, and Carmen took care of all the children until they were grown. She still maintains contact with the grown
children and their families today.One of Carmen’s greatest blessings
came when she met a young former Army Infantryman, Joe Gulino from Slidell, Louisiana. Needless to say they were married in 1984 and Joe and Carmen moved to Slidell. It was indeed an education for Carmen and Joe, since she spoke very little English and he spoke no Spanish. Joe would take Carmen to school to learn to speak English and he learned Spanish with her.
Times were tough then when Joe was self-employed painting or doing roofing work or whatever he could to take care of his new bride. Joe’s motto is, “If you can’t find a job you can make a job.” Joe probably learned a lot of his motivation from his father and mother, Joseph and Alice Gulino. Joe can remember when Joseph’s main crop was strawberries. He would make strawberry wine and Alice would make jams and jellies, and together they would sell them throughout Slidell, Louisiana.
Carmen was getting an education by learning new things. For example, how to cook and yes eat okra, and make gumbo, and many other southern dishes that she adapted to. The only experience she had with okra was in Nicaragua when they exported their okra crop to the United
States. October 1985 a beautiful daughter
arrived. Joe wanted to honor his mother, by naming their daughter Alice, and eventually Joe and Carmen decided on the name, Maria Alicia Gulino.
UNCLE LAWRENCE Garcia in Newberry (their “matchmaker”) contacted Joe and Carmen when Alicia was five years old and told them about poultry houses for sale in Mayo, Florida. So in 1990, the Gulino’s moved to Mayo and purchased Edward Henderson’s three poultry houses.
The Gulino’s can tell you taking care of the chicken houses is a full-time job.
FARMERS COOPERATIVE
STANDARD MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDPERMIT # 130
LIVE OAK, FLFARMING NEWSVol. 28, No. 4 Live Oak • Madison • Florida April 1, 2016
Poultry Growers Joe and Carmen
Mayo Has Been Home For Many Years
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Continued on Page 2
Joe & Carmen Gulino
Continued from Page 1
Any poultry grower can tell you, that growing chickens is not near as easy as it has been in the past. As all poultry growers are aware good clean health precautions will give you a much better profit. Health and safety issues for poultry growers are essential. It’s just a routine procedure that you cover yourself with plastic to protect your flock before you enter the houses. Then regulating the bright and dark lights and keeping the temperatures at the correct degrees. Joe and Carmen agree, the farmer is a very important person in our society because everybody has to eat.
THE GULINO’S are active members of Alton Church of God in Mayo, and their lives are dedicated to staying in God’s will. The Gulino’s not only take care of their spiritual needs but also believe taking care of the body is vitally important. After Joe’s heart attack, he is very careful with his diet to see that he only puts healthy fruits, vegetables, whole grains and olive oil is usually an ingredient in his food. His doctor is quite pleased with his cholesterol count.
In fact, on their wall in the dining room is a simple framed piece of art that has inscribed on it, Dios Bendigo Nuestro Hogar. For those who know Spanish they know it translates to:
God Bless Our Home.Little Alicia is grown now and
married to Jonathan Williams. She worked diligently to finish her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Florida and her Masters at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Perhaps her mother’s great love of taking care of children had an influence on
Alicia in taking care of her patients with her skills as an Occupational Therapist. She and husband Jonathan are not too far away so she can spend time with her mom and dad.
Naturally, their son, Andrew Joseph, is getting the best nanny he could ever have because his nursery is right at Grandpa and Grandma Gulino’s home.
The Gulino’s consider it such a blessing to have their grandson with them and be a big part of their lives.
Of course, Grandma Gulino is proud to tell you that she has another baby in her arms again. After all, she has been a nanny to so many children from birth to watching them finish college.
It’s a great gift from God to be a part of their lives. Andrew brings so much joy to Joe and Carmen and is first priority at the Gulino home. Alicia is employed with TMC as an occupational therapist.
Carmen’s Spanish Rice recipe is a family favorite and she would like to share it with our members.
Spanish Rice Recipe Arroz Relleno
3.5 lbs of chicken of choice: either 1 whole chicken, chicken breast, or chicken thighs
Samantha Sykes (L) and Victoria Horvath
Alicia & Jonathan Williams with son, Andrew Joseph
2 cups rice 1 cup onion, chopped1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup Spanish green olives, drained
¼ cup Capers, drained and chopped 2 Garlic cloves, whole4 oz tomato sauce Lemon JuiceCooking oil of preference
The day before, wash chicken, then add lemon juice, salt, pepper, chopped onion and oil. Let marinade in fridge about 24 hours or so.
The next day, boil chicken and marinate in approximately 4 cups of water (add more water if needed—you want to make sure the chicken is completely covered in water). Add the two cloves of garlic whole to the pot. Boil until chicken is tender, approximately 45 minutes or so.
Let cool, then chop into cubes, discard skin or save for another use. Also chop the 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.
Rinse rice a couple times. In a medium/large pot, over medium heat, add ¼ cup oil. Now add ½ cup of chopped onion and rice and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly toasted and fragrant. Now add 2 cups of the chicken broth from boiled chicken. Add ½ cup each of the chopped tomatoes and chopped bell pepper. Add 1 tsp of salt, or salt to taste.
Cook over medium heat until boiling. Continue to boil until water is reduced by half then reduce to low, add grated carrots—stir, then cover and let cook for about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
In a skillet, over medium-low heat, add 1 tsp of butter and swirl of oil. Add remaining ½ cup each of the onion, tomatoes and bell pepper. Cook for a minute or two. Then add chopped chicken, tomato sauce, chopped garlic and continue to stir on low heat. Add Spanish green olives and capers. Add the chicken mixture to rice, stir, cover and let sit for about 5 minutes. Now serve and enjoy!
Sales Staff members displaying some of the Cooperative plants that we have available for purchase to be entered in the Bonnie Plant Promotion for the Suwannee River Jam tickets.
For the Past Quarter
NEW CO-OP MEMBERSLIVE OAK STOREUF/IFAS Extension Baker County,
MacClennyManicum Ranganadan, McAlpinShana Collins, Live Oak Total Water Solutions, O’BrienJoseph Avram, Ft. WhiteDakota Randolph, Live Oak Ned Lunn, Glen St.Mary Larry Holland, Live Oak Kerry Filak, Live Oak Chuck Johnson, Lake CityKevin & Tina Goobe, Lake CityC W Pennington, Lake CityVonda Fromrdorf, Live Oak Maria Melendez, Live OakAustin G Munyan, Live Oak C J & Mark Lewis, O’BrienLuis Valdesuso, Live OakGloria G Davis, White SpringsHerbert McLean, Live OakRussell J. Ledford, WellbornJack Leahy, JasperJeffrey L Smith, Lake CityJerry C Holland, SandersonMitch Conger, Saint JohnsJack Bordwine, Live OakRichard Root, O’BrienWilliam Roberts, Live OakJosh Bass, O’BrienCabb Stutts, MayoCecile C Jones, O’BrienJacob R Campbell, Jasper Felix Zamora, Live OakDiane Peters, Old TownBright Logan, High SpringsBarbara Bogle, West Palm Beach
Charles Mason, Jr., JasperPeggy L Hamlin, Live OakVernell Granville, Live OakTim Waters, Lake CityMichael Ramser, McAlpinTimothy Matthews, JasperEugene Sutton, Ft. WhitePhilip N Richer, Lake CityPatrick Adrian, Live OakErnest Carlisle, Live OakJohn Lee Abersold, Live OakMalaquias Ignacio, Live OakSiegmeister Livestock Co., Live OakDaniel & Dheena Grover, Live OakS & C Farms, JenningsMary Moseley, Live OakDoug Barker, JasperEmogene C Johns, Live OakLisa DiRoma, Live OakGeorge Livingston, EustisRoberto Torres,Live OakJudy Holub, Live OakDave & Keri Graczyk, McAlpinRusty DePratter, Lake CityLindsey M. Smith, JasperRobert Griffin, Lake CityGerald D. Bryant, Lake CityDaniel Gordie, Live OakTammy L. Corbin, Live OakBrant Rutland, Live OakDoug Beck, JacksonvilleMary Lou Sharp, McAlpinAndrew Mercer, McAlpinRoy Luckey, LoxahatcheeChris Christiansen, Dowling ParkDavid M.Nolan, McAlpinTimothy J. Brandenburg, HolidayTeresa Bass, Metcalf, GA
Todd Chabin, O’BrienPreston A. Stormant, White
SpringsRandel Hayes, Live OakJoel Love, MonticelloRick Largel, McAlpinKim Rivers, White SpringsGeorge Ireland, SebastianDarlon Mesa, Live OakHaley Eatmon, Live OakOtis Roberts, Lake CityRobert Marshall, Live OakSandy Hawthorne, WellbornVictoria Stevens, O’BrienWendell Roberts, BellGarrett Edmund, NewberryParender Farner, Lake CityMick March, Live OakYanaikys Rodriguez, Live OakRafael Morales, Live OakRobert Baker, Live OakJacki Howes, Live OakBlake Wright, Lake CityGreg Taylor, JasperJonathan Warren, McAlpinJoyce & Kenneth Pedrick, Live OakBonnie Kelly, MayoKaren Stanke, Lake CityKenneth Ostrander, Live OakJames R. Wollitz, Live OakMarie Webb, JasperDavid Ross, Live OakSusan DeRocco, Jasper
MADISON STORE Nellie M. Ross, MadisonVincent A. Cardelfe, JasperCircle P Cattle LLC, Ft PierceCharles Crumity, MonticelloBobby L. Davis, Madison
Veteran Co-op Director Richard Terry RetiresDirector Richard Terry was presented
with a clock/plaque detailing his loyal, dedicated service as a Director with Farmers Cooperative for the past 29 years. Mr. Terry was on the Board of Directors with Big Bend Farmers Cooperative prior to coming on Board with Farmers Cooperative in 1986.
Director Terry has a great sense of humor; yet when it got down to the seriousness of the Cooperative business, he could always be counted on to make strong, effective decisions for our Cooperative members.
General Manager, Todd Lawrence, commended Richard Terry on December 1, 2015, at his retirement Director’s Meeting, for his vast knowledge of how a cooperative works, for his leadership, honesty, integrity and loyalty to Farmers Cooperative. Mr. Terry still serves as a Board of Director for Farm Credit of Northwest Florida.
Richard and Edith Terry have two sons, Ernie and Henry and they live in Madison, Florida. Good luck with all your hunting and fishing trips, Richard.
New Home Vol. Fire Dept., Madison
Jacquelyn Gillis, GreenvilleAndrew Cherry, GreenvilleTravis Renfroe, MadisonJacob R. Campbell, JasperJunior L. Johnson, MonticelloSenior Citizens Co. MadisonVan Kelley, LeeBruce Tillman, Live OakAndrew Tillman, LeeLinda Goley, LeeLane Gerth, JasperTimothy A. Dennis, GreenvillePorshia Roberson, MadisonWilliam “Bill” Gibson, MadisonJames Swarbrick, MadisonRocco DiGiorgio, JasperDavid Fansler, MadisonSteve Washington, PinettaYeagerd Brinson, MadisonTFR Growers, LLC, PinettaMaggie Mae Lee, MadisonVicky Hill, PinettaAllen Born, MadisonAnthony Boggess, AlachuaMadison Oaks LLC, MonticelloBrice Putnal, MadisonJeff Minder, MadisonCathy Williams, MadisonChad Rogers, Lake Park GaFour Rivers Land & Timber Co.
LLC, PerryRetoneya Mobley, MadisonMichael Jackson, Shady GroveJack Miley, JasperRichard Lee Jr. MadisonCraig Bodiford, PerryRobert Morrison, Valdosta GaDoris Boothe, Greenville
GM Todd Lawrence presents plaque to Richard Terry (R), retiring director
Co-op’s Annual Buck Contest
Farming Newswww.farmerscooperative.org
Is published quarterly, or as the need arises, by Farmers Cooperative in Live Oak and Madison.Todd Lawrence, Publisher & Editor
Kenneth Dasher, McAlpin (Suwannee County)Ted Henderson, Live Oak (Suwannee County)Eddy Roberts, O’Brien (Suwannee County)William T. Carte (Suwannee County)Tim Steichen, Wellborn (Suwannee County)Walter K. Brown (Suwannee County)Kevin Morgan (Hamilton County)Kenneth McLeod (Madison County)Jeff Lee (Suwannee County)Jeffrey Hamrick (Madison County)
Co-op’s 70th AnniversaryRecipes Wanted For Cookbook
October 2016 will be Farmers Co-operative’s 70th Anniversary.
In celebration of Farmers Coopera-tive’s 70th Anniversary a Cook Book will be compiled by Farmers Cooperative’s staff representing a broad variety of farm home recipes from our members will be completed. Many of you will recall we compiled a 50th Anniversary Cookbook in 1996. We will use those same recipes and add additional ones submitted.
We are asking all members to submit one or two of your favorite recipes.
In Live Oak you can turn your reci-pes in to Melissa or Karen. In Madison, Heather or Denise will be available to take your recipes.
Forms will be mailed with our statements. All recipes should be typed. Also, recipe forms will be available at both locations.
All recipes should be turned in to the Live Oak location no later than May 2, 2016 in order for us to meet our publi-cation deadline. Your Co-op Cook Books will be available at our Annual Meeting.
By Barry Long
The results are final for the 8th An-nual Big Buck Contest at Farmers Coop-erative. On February 20th, officers from the Florida Wildlife Commission visited the Live Oak store to measure potential winners for the contest.
First place winner, Richard Terry from Madison County was presented a
$300 gift card. Mr. Terry’s score mea-surements were 139.
Second place winner, Jerry Owens of Live Oak was presented a $200 gift card, and his buck measured 116 6/8.
Third Place winner: John C. Webb is from Madison, and his buck’s score was 115 6/8. John C. Webb received a $100 gift card from Farmers Cooperative.
Farmers Cooperative has several varieties of tomatoes, eggplants, squash, cucum-bers, bell peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers, strawberry, petunias, marigolds, coleus, and begonia plants in stock, and now is the time to plant.
Bonnie Plants and Farmers Cooperative want to give you a chance to win two free general admission weekend passes to the Suwannee River Jam, April 27th thru April 30, 2016 at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. These free weekend passes are valued at $180.00 and will be drawn on April 22nd.
Each time you come in and purchase Bonnie plants, you will get a chance to-register to win these weekend passes.
Farmers Cooperative is trying to locate the following people whosepatronage refund checks have been returned from the U. S. Postal Serviceas “undeliverable.”
Doyle L. Everett, Madison Odalys Medina, Live OakJoseph R. Keene, Jacksonville Hubert Nash, MadisonCecil P. Prichard, Branford G. L. Purvis, LamontDennis & Nora Rogers, Lake Park, GA Quincy Raulerson, Lake City
