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Educational System Impact Fees -
Will it Be Enough?
payments and they are
designed and used to fund
ROTA RY the capital improvements
needed to serve growth. The
C LU B -o b ordinance contains optional
SB provisions for exemptions,
Se including an exemption for
affordable housing projects.
The ordinance and the impact
fee study will be reviewed
Sby the BoCC and the SBLC,
at least once every three
n a 8 years. Detailed analyses of
the economic impact the
ordinance is having on the
county will be prepared.
The fee should not exceed
reasonably anticipated
costs associated with
growth necessitated capital
improvements. It is understood
at this time that assumptions,
conclusions and findings of the
impact fee will be amended
and updated. The County
Journal photo by Stacey Lynn Brown. Coordinator will publish any
School Board member Paige Brookins is welcomed to the Chiefland Rotary Club meeting by changes in the ordinance in the
Dr. Robert Mount to speak about the impact fee. local newspapers. In October
local newspapers. In October
BY SUSAN LEACH of every year, the SBLC may determine whether or not the fee
FOR THE JOURNAL should be increased. Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO)
estimates new construction funding for the SBLC annually that
On January 8, the School Board of Levy County (SBLC) will help the board to set the appropriate fee amount.
and the Levy County Board of County Commissioners If an increase is needed, there is a 90-day notice delay period
(BoCC), met together for the first time. Both Boards were before the new fee amount can take effect.
there to discuss the Educational System Impact Fee that will After reviewing the survey, the SBLC felt that the amount
require future residential construction and development to was too much and should be discounted by 70%. This would
contribute its share of the capital improvements which will put the fee at $1,225 per single family residential, $956 for
be necessary to accommodate growth and relieve the burden mobile homes and $625 formulti-unit residential.
that growth puts on the schools. The crowd commented to the County Commissioners Danny Stevens;dNancy Bell, Tony
boardmembers that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" But the real Parker, Lilly Rooks and Sammy Yearty sat quietly as the
questions is; "WILL IT BE ENOUGH?" public vocalized their objections to the impact fee. After much
The SBLC had requested an impact fee in the 2005/2006 discussion of paying too many taxes, Nancy Bell said she felt
school year. The two boards had ajoint workshop which led that this fee was too much. When the SBLC first approached
to a National Impact Fee Survey by Duncan Associates of the county with the impact fee, growth was booming in Levy
Austin, Texas. At a cost of $35,000, the study consists of data County and it was evident that the schools would not be able to
collected from individual jurisdictions across the country and handle the growth, but as we are all aware, growth has nearly
what they are currently charging for impact fees. The survey stopped. Commissioner Bell said, "Our economy is suffering,
was for five typical land uses: single-family detached and when is enough, enough? The fee will be passed to the
attached and two-family homes, multi-family (three units or consumers, not the contractors:and there is not enough growth
more per building), retail, office and indistrial. Residential fees now to collect enough funds to help."
are per dwelling unit and non-residential fees are per 1,000 Except for residents wanting to build a new home, the impact
square feet of building area. The survey, originally prepared in fee will not affect the current population, just the new residents
2003, provided an opportunity to observe changes over the last moving into our county. The funds will not be enough to
four years in the types and amounts of impact fees charged in build a new school but can help with the student needs such as
different areas. technology, equipment, materials, buses, etc. The funds will
Impact fees and similar development charges are not not be used for teachers' salaries or building improvements.
universal. They are primarily in the south and the western The public should be aware that the new Bronson High School,
part of the country and are relatively rare in the northeast which is only in its second year, already has five portables in
and midwest. Nationally, total impact fees charged.in 2007 the back to accommodate the student population. Even though
averaged about $10,500 per single family unit. In Florida, growth has slowed in Levy County, there has been no decrease
impact fees can be charged for roads, water, sewer, storm in student population this year.
water, parks, fire, police, library, solid waste and schools. Commissioner Stevens made a motion to adopt the
The survey showed that Florida has an average school impact ordinance as is, but no second came.
fee of $8,657, second to California at $18,535. Based on A concerned citizen madethe suggestion that the ordinance
the ratio of school age population (5-17),Levy County was be adopted without a fee amount for now. This would have
recommended to charge $4,083 for single family residential. the ordinance in place for the SBLC to set a fee when the
Recommendations for multi-family residential were at $2,082 growth started again. Crystalyn Carey, attorney., from Nabors,
per unit while-mobile home residential was at $3,185. Giblin & Nickerson, P.A., located in Tallahassee, explained
The impact fee is charged only for new development.
They are standardized fees as opposed to ad hoc, negotiated IMPACT FEE CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
Chiefland Raises Waste Collection Fees
Following an Increase by the County.
By LARRY SCHNELL
078 0020 Chiefland's garbage rates will go up to reflect the increased cost of disposing of waste at
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Waste Pro, the company handling waste pickup, requested the increase to compensate for
the new landfill fees.
In November, the county increased the cost of disposal at the transfer station by 35
percent. To compensate for that increase, the city would need to raise its residential rates
from $13.44 to $14.88 per home per month. Commercial monthly rates will increase from
$19.62 to $21.22 for a 96-gallon waste cart. Waste Pro Division Manager Bob Wolk said the
company is not receiving any of the increase. The additional money is passed through and
paid to the county.
Mayor-Commissioner Teal Pomeroy said the city should increase the rates so that the
company does not take a loss on the county's action.
"It's not fair for Waste Pro to take it on the chin for a rate increase," he said.
Commissioner Rollin Hudson said he was reluctant to support the increase because
the city had made a commitment to residents to keep fees low. However, with the county
increasing disposal fees, the city has little choice but to follow suit, he said.
Residents will see higher waste collection bills after a resolution comes back to the board
Jan. 28. Commissioner Teresa Barron moved to approve the rate increase. Commissioner
Frank Buie seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
A.D. Andrews
Sues to
Clarify Voting
"Residency"
BY LARRY SCHNELL
STAFF WRITER
Levy County Journal Publisher Andy Andrews filed
court papers Monday seeking a declaratory judgment
clarifying his right to vote in Chiefland elections.
In the suit filed in the Levy County Courthouse,
attorney Jack Ross asked the court to affirm Andrews'
right to vote in Chiefland elections, a civil act he has
done since 1964.
His right and the rights of four family members came
under scrutiny this fall when Alice Monyei, a Chiefland
commissioner who lost her bid for re-election, filed a
complaint with State Department Division of Elections
alleging that Andrews, four family members, and six
other voters were not eligible to vote in city elections
because they did not live in the city. The Florida
Department of Law Enforcement investigated, sent its
report to Bill Cervone, state attorney for the Eighth
Judicial Circuit, who found no cause to bring charges.
He noted that the law of residency was vague and that
some of the voters had been voting in city elections for
years without any direction that it was improper.
Cervone wrote that three of the 11 people named in
the report were not eligible to vote in Chiefland and
would not vote again. Three others are voting legally.
The remaining five -Andrews and four relatives
agreedto seek a legal decision sp that the issue of
residency could be clarified.
To do that, Andrews had'to sue Chiefland Manager
Grady Hartzog, Supervisor of Elections Connie Asbell,
and Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning.
Andrews is not seeking damages from these officials.
The lawsuit is the legal means to get a ruiiig on his
residency.
his' suit, Andrews argues that he registered to vote
and votes in Chiefland elections because
he has registered to vote continuously in Chiefland
since 1964 and in no other place,
he owns property in Chiefland,
he receives his mail at his Chiefland address,
he spends a substantial amount of time at his
Chiefland address,
he filed legal papers last year declaring his
Chiefland address his legal address,
he has personal property at this Chiefland address,
-he had not claimed a homestead outside Chiefland.
The court has not provided a timeframe to hear
arguments in the case. Andrews and his family can vote
in Chiefland elections while awaiting a court decision.
Andrews and his family volunteered not to vote in
Chiefland city elections but continue to vote in Precinct
13 for county, state and federal elections.
Editor's note: Please seepage 13for the full text of
State Attorney Bill Cervone's letter stating his stance on,
the case. The italics in the letter are ours for emphasis.
Bomb Scare at Chiefland
Middle School Quickly
Resolved
BY KELLIE PARKIN
FOR THE JOURNAL
Students and faculty evacuated Chiefland Middle School
Thursday morning, Jan. 10, due to a bomb threat.
The threat was found written on the wall in a girls'
restroom: "There's a BomB in the school and it is going to
blow up Soon!!"
The school was promptly vacated. Following established
security procedures, it took approximately 45 seconds upon
receiving the order for teachers and staff to escort more than
400 students to the football field, CMS Principal Robert
Turnipseed said.
The empty building was secured in lockdown mode within
a few minutes of the evacuation order.
As a precaution, adjacent Chiefland High School was
placed on a modified lockdown. Class proceeded as usual,
with the exception that no students were allowed near the
middle.school campus. High school administrators were
stationed on the road between the two campuses to ensure
that no student entered the vicinity. "Just in case any of them
BOMB SCARE CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
Inside This Issue
Editorial...........................3.
Obituaries ..........................4.
Community Events................5
Sports............................ 7-10
Tides.................................10
Real Estate Guide ...............11
Business Directory..............13
Classifieds/Legals.......... 14-16
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AROUND LEVY COUNTY
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Poet Kay Ryan to Visit
CFCC
Poet Kay Ryan, who is known for the simplicity and brevity
of her compositions, will visit Central Florida Community
College on Thursday, Jan. 24.
The reading will be held at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts
Auditorium on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road,
with a reception and book signing immediately following. The
event is free and open to the public.
Ryan's poems typically are less than 20 lines long and the
lines contain fewer than six syllables, but they hold powerful
messages. Her work has been likened to the small, but
wonderful Faberg6 eggs.
Ryan is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, Poetry
Magazine, The Atlantic and Paris Review, and she has
received a number of awards including a prestigious
Guggenheim fellowship and Poetry Magazine's $100,000
Ruth Lily Prize. Her books include Elephant Rocks in 1996,
Say Uncle in 2000 and The Niagara River in 2005.
Ryan has been writing since age 19 and has been teaching
remedial English at College of Marin in California since 1971.
"Teaching basic skills is really like saving lives," she says.
This is the sixth reading in the Debra Vazquez Memorial
Poetry Series which commemorates the life of poet and CFCC
faculty member Debra Vazquez. For information about the
event, contact CFCC Assistant Professor of Communications
Sandra Cooper, 352-854-2322, ext. 1361. To learn about other
events at CFCC, visit www.GoCFCC.com.
American
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CFCC Adds Virtual
Tour to Website
Central Florida Community College has added a virtual
tour to its Web site, www.GoCFCC.com.
Potential students, parents and visiting community
members can now preview the campus or locate event
destinations before setting foot on the Ocala Campus, 3001
S.W. College Road. The tour also includes select shots
of CFCC's Citrus Campus in Lecanto, Levy Center in
Chiefland, and the Hampton Center and Appleton Museum
of Art in Ocala
The virtual tour offers 360 degree views of more than
30 locations, including the Ewers Century Center, Bryant
Student Union, Webber Center, Learning Resources Center,
classrooms, and more. Information about the facilities and
programs accompany the full-color images.
"We are excited to add this comprehensive view of
CFCC to our Web site," said Dr. Joe Wallace, CFCC director
of Marketing and Public Relations. "The 360 tour helps
showcase state-of-the-art facilities and the programs offered
in them."
To view the tour, go to www.GoCFCC.com.
Free Tax Preparation at Local
Libraries
Free tax preparation and E-file with AARP Tax-Aide
begins Feb. 1. Sites will be open at libraries in Trenton on
Monday from 1-5 p.m., Cross City on Tuesday from 12-
4 p.m., Williston on Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and
Chiefland on Friday from 12-4 p.m. and Saturday 10:30
a.m.-2 p.m. throughout the tax season.
Tax-Aide serves taxpayers of all ages with special'
emphasis on those 60 and older. Guidelines for Tax-Aide are
posted at our library sites.
Visit or call your library for an appointment. Bring a friend
and as always snowbirds are welcome.
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22.
World-renowned
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The event is free and
is especially suitable for
children of middle school
age. The interactive
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visual art to tell the story
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and possibilities. Wissinger
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and personal reflection of
values, and the program
distinguishes between what
is real in the world and what
is possible.
The program is presented
by CFCC's Appleton
Museum of Art and the Levy
Center Family Literacy
Program. It is sponsored in
part by the State of Florida,
Department of State,
Division of Cultural Affairs,
the Florida Arts Council, and
the National Endowment for
the Arts.
"We are thrilled to
bring Donna Wissinger's
'American Tapestry'
program to the Levy
Center," said Museum
Educator Marsha Evans.
"The story that she weaves
through art and music is
entertaining as well as
educational. Wissinger
and Myers are highly
entertaining and energetic
performers and teachers."
Wissinger is a concert
performer in addition to
an arts educator and has
received the Doris Leaper
Artist as Educator for her
exemplary work in the
field of Arts Education.
For information about
Wissinger, visit www.
donnawissinger.com. For
information about the Levy
Center performance, call Kat
Davis at (352) 493-9533.
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EDITORIAL
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page 3
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FINANCIAL
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By MEGAN QUINN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
If you are anticipating changing jobs or retiring from your employer, your retirement
savings could get eaten up by taxes if you don't pay attention to the fine print. Your
employer is required to provide several forms to assist you in making the "distribution
decision," for perhaps the largest sum of money you receive in your lifetime! These
forms include a "Tax Notice" to inform you of all the rules on taxes related to receiving
a distribution from your company's plan. The other important form is called a "Benefit
Election Form." This form details.your plan's distribution options and typically includes
four options on what you can do with your distribution. Let's explore each option.
1. Leaving the money in your ex-
YOUR OPTIONS employer's plan. At first glance, this may
S1. Leave the money in the plan, sound like the easiest thing to do. After
2, Take a distribution, all, you've probably been happy with the
3. Do a direct rollover to your new investment choices and performance. But
employer's plan. now that you no longer work there, staying
4. Do a direct rollover to an IRA informed about the plan and future changes
may not be as easy as it was when you
worked there. Additionally, the company may decide to change the investment options
down the road and you may not like them. Also, when you leave your funds in the plan,
you are subject to the terms of the plan in how you can withdraw the funds when you
are ready to receive retirement income. Employers generally prefer you take the money
out as the plan does incur costs to carry your account after you have left the employer.
All in all, most people do not choose this option very often.
2.. Take a distribution. This can be a very tempting option when you see a check this
large. But be aware! The employer is required to withhold 20% of the taxable portion
of the distribution for Federal income taxes if you chose this option. Depending on the
amount of your distribution, this withholding may or may not be enough to actually
cover the taxes due when you file your tax return. And you also may be subject to a
10% federal penalty tax in addition to ordinary iicome taxes if you are under a certain
age. This can.drastically reduce the amount of your savings.
3. Do a direct rollover to your new employer's plan. People who are changing jobs
may want to roll their retirement savings,into their new employer's plan. This may
-,make sense if you dopnot have the self-discipline to not touch the funds if you werei:i
'tolroll thiifif aniTRA. But be aware, your next employer is not obligated t6 accept
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addeF expense to the employer. The employer is required to disclose this information in
their document and Summary Plan Description.
4. The last option is to do a direct rollover to an IRA. This may be a good option as
you have few restrictions on how you invest the money. Additi6nallly,yo6u control the
account as to when and how much you withdraw from the IRA. If you are changing
jobs, it is important to view this money as your future retirement nest egg ~nd not be
tempted to spend it. Rollovers defer the payment of Federal and :tate income taxes.
Ifyou withdraw money from your IRA prior to attaining age 59'2, you are subject to
a 10% federal penalty tax plus ordinary income taxes. If you are retiring, this option
provides you with ultimate control of your income. Between the ages of 59 and 70
, you can withdraw any sum you wish. If you retire early (before age 59 ) and need
income from your IRA, the tax code permits a "72(t) distribution" whereby you take
substantially equal payments based on your life expectancy. A 72(t) distribution must
follow strict rules to avoid getting hit with the 10% federal penalty tax, but can be a
viable option in certain circumstances. Once you attain age 70 /2, you are forced to
withdraw a "required minimum distribution" based upon a special uniform distribution
table .
SOne final note: Before making any distribution decision, talk to your tax advisor and
investment representative to learn about your options from a tax perspective and an
investment perspective. Your investment representative can show you your IRA rollover
options and assist you in selecting investments that, are right for you, based on your
investment objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. Then you will be prepared to
ake an informed decision on what to do with your retirement savings.
Megan Quinn is a Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation with
an office located at Capital City Bank at 2012 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626. Call
her at 352.490.9004 or toll-free at 866.906.5765.
Megan Quinn is an Investment Executive with Capital City Banc Investments and
a Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation (INVEST). Securities,
advisory services and insurance products are offered through INVEST, member FINRA/
SIPC, a registered Broker Dealer and registered Investment Advisor and affiliated
insurance agencies. INVEST is not affiliated with Capital City Banc Investments,
Capital City Trust Company or Capital City Bank.
Not FDIC Insured I Not Bank Guaranteed I.May lose value
INVEST Financial Corporation does not provide tax advice. Please consult your tax
adviser for.guidance on your particular situation.
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DAVID v GOLIATH
A Commentary by A. D. Andrews
Recently, a Chiefland public official used her access to local media for a personal vendetta.
She attacked and tried to embarrass me, my family and my employees because she lost an
election. However, these personal attacks are unfair, untrue and uncalled for.
First, it is ridiculous to suggest that one person could singlehandedly lose an election for
anyone. Chiefland is a small town, but it is not ajoke. We actually have policies and rules in
place to make things work the way they should.
Furthermore, we have more than one newspaper to voice opinions. No one corporate media
source controls the flow of government news.
Chiefland works the way it is supposed to, and when it doesn't, we have procedures to address
problems. That makes
Chiefland a great place to
live and work. I may have
residences elsewhere, as do
many Floridians, but my.
Iri this case, the citizens of Chiefland voted, and, if there
was some impropriety in how the election was run, that matter
is appropriately addressed with the Supervisor of Elections. I
am not the Supervisor of Elections. I do not decide who votes
and who does not. I do not decide who votes for whom.
I am active politically, and I work hard to energize others
to become active politically because I believe the voting
process thrives when we all participate. If there is some legal
technicality that robs me of my vote, I will make whatever
adjustments I must to regain my privileges here. I have the
highest respect for the law. In the interim, I will continue to
participate in the public arena in Chiefland and all of Levy
County.
. For a public official to use her special privileges to try to
bully me into silence is outrageous. For a public official to use
her special privileges for a. personal attack is unforgivable.
To manipulate the media into harassing my family and
employees is mean-spirited and cowardly.
I did not lose the election for this public official, but my
personal opinion (which I am allowed to express, even if
I own a business) is that, in this case, the voting process
worked as it should.
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MURIEL SANDIFER BURKS
Muriel Sandifer Burks of Gainesville passed away on
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 in Gainesville due to an extended
illness. She was 90.
Born in Ocala, she lived in the Town of Tioga for seven
years as well as Gainesville for some 27 years. She was an
office assistant working for the University of Florida. She
was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church,
where she belonged to the Fishermen Sunday School Class.
She is survived by two sons, Jacob Burks and Donald
Jouvenaz; two daughters, Joan Weber and Erin Garrison; 12
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great great
grandchild.
Funeral services for Mrs. Burks were held on Friday,
January 11, in the Chapel of the Trinity United Methodist
Church of Gainesville at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dan Johnson
officiating. Burial followed in the Orange Hill Cemetery in
Williston
Arrangements were under the care of the Knauff Funeral
Home in Williston.
AGNES CARRIGNAN
Agnes Carrignan, a resident of Chiefland for the past 28
years, passed away on January 12, 2008 under the care of
her loving son, daughter and the staff at Ayers Health and
Rehabilitation Center in Trenton. She was 90.
Agnes was born on March 28, 1917 in Providence, R.I. to
James and Nora Cavanaugh.
She devoted her life to her husband, children and the
Catholic Church. She most enjoyed the role of homemaker
and making crafts. She was a member of several craft and
social groups in Chiefland as long as her health permitted.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Henry
A. Carrignan in 1980, one grandson and one great-
granddaughter.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Carrignan (Susan) of
Chiefland; daughter Barbara Cybulski (Ralph Barnwell) of
Monteverde; brother Edward Cavanaugh of Providence,
R.I.; sisters Helen Sherman of Johnston, R.I., Gertrude
Charpentier of Chiefland, Mildred Stansfield of Salt Lake
City, Utah, and Ann Boudreau of New Smyrna Beach; six
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in Providence, R.I. at a later date and
the family requests that any memorial gifts be made to your
favorite charity.
ROSE DARLING
Rose Darling of Sebring passed away on Tuesday,
January 8, 2008 in Sebring. She was 90.
Born in Danbury, Conn., she has lived in Williston for
nine years. She previously lived in Cresent City as well as
Newbeqy Mtd.lgigyle. Shefrkl a, er't f e. s.
Howard-Johnson'-s-Motor Lodge;irn tainesvi'tle. She owned
and operatek4-thePalq -Motel in Islamorada. She was-Ppastr
member of the Sprite Club in New York. She loved to read
and do needlework, and, was a member of the Holy Family
Catholic Church in Williston.
Survivors include a daughter Ruth Rutlin; a son, Mark
Darling; four sisters; Concetta Chudy, Mary Figurello,
Frances Lee and Christine Stewart; one brother, Patsy Gallo;
eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs, Darling were held on Saturday,
January 12 in the Chapel of the Knauff Funeral Home.
Burial followed in the Orange Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home, Williston.
BETTY JANE FOWLER
Mrs. Betty Jane Fowler, born June 9, 1931 in Laurel,
Mississippi, passed from this life January 11, 2008 at the age
of 76.
She grew up in Laurel, Miss., the second daughter of S.
C. and Erma Grantham. She graduated from Mississippi
Country Breakfast & Mre!
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at the
Suwannee River Shrine Club
2 1/2 mile north of Fanning Springs on Hwy 26
College in 1954 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and
in 1955 with a Bachelor's degree in English and Library
Science.
She began her teaching
career in Shady Grove,
Mississippi as an English
teacher followed by Benford
High School in Duck Hill,
Miss. and Melrose School
in Melrose. She continued
her love of teaching as the
elementary school librarian,
retiring from Anderson
Elementary after 38 years of dedicated service as the sole
librarian.
She and Thomas were married November 22, 1956 and
moved to Cross City in 1959. She was a member of the
New Prospect Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, S, C.
and Erma Grantham; and a sister, Frances Adams.
Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband of 51 years,
Thomas Fowler; sons, Tommy and Chuck Fowler; and
daughter, Becky Fowler, all of Cross City; daughters-in-law,
Lisa and Janet and grandchildren, Laura, Eli, Grant, Anna
and Charla Fowler.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 14, 2008
at New Prospect Baptist Church with the Reverend Billy
Robson officiating. Burial followed at the New Prospect
Baptist Church cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of the Rick Gooding
Funeral Home, Cross City.
SHIRLEY FAYE GABRIEL
Shirley Faye Gabriel of Old Town passed away Tuesday,
January 8, 2008 at her home. She was 67.
Mrs. Gabriel moved to. Dixie County in 1990 from
Pennsacola.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Terry) Caines
of Woodway, Texas; brother, Tommy (Donna) Starnes
of Germantown, Tenn.; sister, Robbie (Jerry) May of
Mississippi; grandchildren, Debra Wells, Amanda Caines
and-David Caines, all of Woodway, Texas.
Memorial Services were held on Monday, January 14,
2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
Cross City with President John Fowler officiating.
Arrangements were under the care of the Rick Gooding
Funeral Home in Cross City.
PAM JOHNSON
Pam Johnson of Chiefland passed away January 9, 2008
at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She was 61.
Born in Tam a,.she has been injte,area fprjany .ya.rs..
Shdl-ws a membrtrfrPine-Grove 'Bdptikt4 tutwh inTrantt ~n
Mgtelohnson iwaatuteahorinjirdUwGunty iwdcire, iatiw i
2000 after 30 years. She was past president of the Chiefland
Woman's Club and past president of the Retired Teachers
Association in Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist Counties.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Johnson, Sr. of ,
Chiefland; her son Graham Johnson of New York City, NY;
her stepson, Eddie Johnson, Jr. of Panama City; a sister,
Susan Seeger of Hixson, TN; a brother, Mike Graham of
Spring Hill; her aunt that raised her, Mary Rogers of Tampa;
and two grandchildren, Bradley and Hillary Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby
Graham, a brother, John F Graham and a sister, Tali Joyner.
Services were held Friday, January 11, 2008 at Hiers-
Baxley Funeral Services Chiefland, with Rev. Greg Douglas
officiating. Interment took place at Florida National
Cemetery in Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may. be made to a scholarship
in Pam Johnson's name to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral
Services of Chiefland.
ROSS MANN KNAPP
Ross Mann Knapp passed away Wednesday, January 2,
2008 in Atlanta, Ga. after a short illness. He was 89.
Mr. Knapp was born
October 28, 1918 to Howard
and Blanche Knapp of
Lewisburg,'W.V.
Mr. Knapp served his
country in the U.S. Army
during WWII in Australia,
New Guinea and the
Philippines. He retired after
35 years with the Internal
Revenue Service, and was also a certified public accountant.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Margaret
..A. Knapp of Chiefland; his two children, daughter Patricia
Cardello of Atlanta and son Ralph Michael Knapp of
Gainesville; two grandchildren, Erin E. Cardello, of Raleigh,
N.C. and David Michael Cardello ofAthens, Ga.; a great-
granddaughter, Emma Kathryn Wells of Raleigh, N.C.; niece
Betty Lou Padilla and nephew Howard T. Knapp, both of
Calif.
He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Howard
Thomas Knapp and Ralph Bernard Knapp.
Mr. Knapp will be laid to rest at Rosewood Cemetery in
Lewisburg, W.V. at a later date.
JAMES MICHAEL ONEAL
James Michael ONeal of Cross City passed away
Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in
Gainesville. He was 52.
Mr. ONeal was born and spent his lifetime in Dixie
County. He was a logger and a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Sheri DeFalco ONeal of
Cross City; step-daughter, Alicia Becerra of Gainesville;
brothers, Kenny Hagen (Marie) of Port St. Lucie, Randy
ONeal (Elaine) of Cross City and W. C. Mills (Tracie)
of Old Town; sisters, Susan ONeal Cannon (Thomas) of
Cross City and Robin Livingston (Duane) of Chokoloskeec
and 2 step-grandchildren, Levi and Lunden.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 15, 2008
at the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery with the
Reverend Kenny Hagen officiating,
Arrangements were under the care of the Rick Gooding
Funeral Home in Cross City.
FRANCIS GARY "BUDDY" PARSELLS
Francis Gary "Buddy" Parsells of Old Town passed
away, Monday, January 7, 2008 at North Florida Regional
Medical Center in Gainesville. He was 44.
Mr. Parsells was born in Punta Gorda and spent
a lifetime in Dixie County. He was a member of the
Lighthouse Word Church in Chiefland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Dean
Parsells, Sr. and sister, Latricia Lee Parsells.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Parsells of Old
Town; mother, Christine Parsells of Newberry; maternal
grandmother, Ida Bell Lee of Old Town; sons, Christopheft
Parsells, Aaron Parsells and Danny Parsells all of Old :
Town; daughters, Jennifer Parsells of Claxton, Ga. and
Courtney Collins of Crestview; brothers, Gary Parsells a
of Newberry and Duwayne Parsells of Old Town; sister, ;
Darlene Parsells of Old Town; and six grandchildren..
Memorial Services were held Wednesday, January
9, 2008 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home with the
Reverends George Kearns and Royce Hanshew officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be
made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements were under the care of the Rick Gooding!
Funeral Home in Cross City.
BENJAMIN F. ROBSON
Benjamin-F. Robson of-Old Town passed away
JaiinTuir T3 ':db'aJgd iN fa fi'dft R' 1odh'H6ri6pital irfP
Born in Browns Mills, N.J., he came to this area from
Plantation in 1985. He was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church in Cross City and was a self-employed-:
carpenter. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Robson;
daughter, Betty Ann Robson and son, Bryan Dean Robsorn
He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Robson of
Weston, Jackie Robson of Tenn.,.Terri Brooks of Arcadia
Tammy Heatly of Tampa; his son, Ben Robson of
Williston; sister Charlotte Reis of St. Petersburg; brother
Wilfred Robson of Medford, N.J.; six grandchildren and |
three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17 at
6 p.m. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, with Pastor Bill I
Schnorbus officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior the!
service.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley
Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd. Chiefland.
JARREL "DALE" TRAIL
Jarrel "Dale" Trail passed away on January 12, 2008 at
home in Chiefland, Fla. He was 60.
Born September 18, 1947 he lived most of his life
in Levy County. He attended school in Bell. He was a J
member of the Joppa Baptist Church and was a former
employee of the Levy County Road Department. He loved,
to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Trail; sore
Chris Trail; and brother, Bud Dees.
Survivors include his mother, Nellie Dees; son, Kevin |
Trail; brother, Wayne Dees; sisters, Hazel Karr, Irma Jean
Fowler, Betty Kay Mooney, Judy Anderson and Linda
Bolinger; two grandchildren, Kelby and Christen Trail;
and a special friend, Melissa Bracewell.
Visitation was held January 14, 2008 at Knauff Funeral:
Home, Chiefland, Graveside services were held January
15, 2008 at Joppa Cemetery with Brother Alpheus Atkins
officiating.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home in Chiefland.
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Conmmuinity
.Events
Ongoing Events
American Legion Meetings
The American Legion Post 383 Legionnaires meet
every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The
Auxiliary meets the second and fourth Wednesday of
the month at 7 p.m., and SAL meets the first and third
Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. There is Karaoke
every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Carl Miller's music on the
first Thursday of every month at the Post on 82 Avenue
in Old Town. All are welcome to attend.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Suwannee Valley meets the
third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church on US 19 next to the Dakotah
Winery. Volunteers encouraged. Contact Habitat at http://
habitatsuwanneevalley.org or at 463-8003 or 463-7207.
Haven Hospice Caregivers
Are you a caregiver? Have you or a loved one been
diagnosed with a terminal illness or in need of frequent
medical care? Haven Hospice board-certified physicians,
nurses, CNAs, chaplains and social workers can help.
Haven Hospice is available 24 hours a day, seven days a
week and has 16-bed inpatient respite care.
Haven Hospice is offering a free information session
the first Wednesday of each month at 2 and 6:30 p.m.
Sessions will be held at Tri-Counties Hospice Care
Center at 311 N.E. 9 Street in Chiefland. To learn more
about Haven Hospice, please call Marge Peters or Cathy
Weyer at (352) 493-2333 to register. Light refreshments
will be served.
Williston AARP Chapter 912
The WillistonAARP Chapter 912 meetings are held
second Monday each month at 9:30 am. at the Oman
Masonic Lodge, 250 NE 6 Blvd. in Williston.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired Club in Levy County
A new club has been set up in Levy County for the
deaf and hearing impaired. Meetings will be held the
first Friday, Rfg J 1 ,f, .. 9 th ~~ ,l nlee t 4'iFirst
Baptist Chuoh Bronson fellowship hall from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Please bring a snack or drink to share.:All-deaf
and hearing impaired and their families, sign language
interpreters, sign language teachers and their students
are invited to attend. Hope to see you all there! For more
information please contact Mrs. Moore, interpreter at
Bronson Middle/High at (352) 486-5260 or (352)
484-8300.
NOTICE OF LEVY COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
Connie Asbell, Supervisor of Elections announces the schedule
for the Levy County Canvassing Board. The following schedule is
set for the Canvassing Board:
Canvass Ballots (openltabulate absentees)
Friday, January 25, 2008 9:30 am until
Election Day (open/tabulate absentees)
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:00 pm until
Election Night
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:00 pm until
Recount (possible)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 (no set time)
10 Day Oversea Ballots
Friday, February 8, 2008 10:00 a.m.
The meeting is open to the public. 1/17/08
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The Center's January Get-Together Jan. 19
A Center for Complimentary Healthcare's January
Get Together will be held on Sat., Jan. 19 from 2 to 4
p.m. at the Center, 608 N. Main Street in downtown
Chiefland. This month's topic, just in time to help with
your New Year's Resolutions, is "Alternative ways to
lose weight and get into shape." Bring a healthy snack
to share and join us for a couple hours of FUN! For
more info call The Center at (352) 493-7993.
Florida's Delicious History Program at The Knotts
Library Jan. 19
The Friends of the Knotts Library in Yankeetown will
host food scholar Andrew Huse at their annual meeting
Sat., Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. Mr. Huse will present a culinary
romp through modern Florida's cuisine with a look
back at union soup houses, jook joints, speakeasies
and barbeque pits. The program, a presentation of the
Florida Humanities Council, will be held at the library
located at 11 56 St. in Yankeetown, Florida. It is free
and open to the public.
Florida's food and restaurants are as diverse as its
people. From lobster to alligator tail, from the rarefied
cuisine of the super-rich to the humble home-style
foods of the locals, from food habits queasy and quirky,
Huse will explore them all.
Andrew Huse lectures about Florida's food culture
and currently teaches about Florida's food at the
University of South Florida. He authored the Columbia
Spanish Restaurant's centennial historic cookbook
and is currently conducting research for a book on the
statewide history of restaurants and culture.
Bronson Grand Slam Booster Club to Host Alumni
Baseball Game Jan. 19
The Bronson Grand Slam Booster club will be
hosting a baseball clinic and an Alumni Baseball Game
on Jan.19. The game will be played at the high school
field starting at 5 p.m. that afternoon. Prior to the
game, head baseball coach Mike Pogue will conduct a
baseball clinic.
The Clinic will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. A
registration fee of $20 will be required for the clinic and
lunch will be provided for participants. Registration fee
for the alumni game is $25, with game time scheduled
for 5 p.m. Other activities planned throughout the
aft~tdorm ikolu-de faiOhili Cook-off andthomerun derby,
withi bof*itst'pizthjsta/rded'.1iih6fe.t-ll a eare intergsteffl
in either can pickup an entry form from any Booster
Club Member, Bronson High School or any of the
following businesses: A&A Restaurant, Boondocks,
Bronson Ace Hardware, Capital City Bank, Perkins
State Bank and Week's Chevron. Forms can be turned
in the day of the event. For further information please
call Coach Mike Pogue at (352) 486-5261 or (352)
857-3636 or Billy Morrison at (352) 493-4137 or (352)
682-5334 or work (352) 486-1182.
Cedar Key Historical Society Auction Jan. 19
The Cedar Key Historical Society will hold an auction
at the Island Hotel in Cedar Key on Sat., Jan. 19 at .1
p.m. The items to be auctioned will include paintings
donated by local artists and other donors, various
other art works, antiques, original Donax brushes,
gift certificates for meals, lodging, tours and other
valuable offerings. Individual donations for auction
will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped at the
Museum during the hours 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday through
Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Proceeds from the auction will go toward the cost
of rehabilitating the Lutterloh Museum Building, circa
1871, which is in a terribly deteriorated state. Please
come and help support this worthwhile community
project and hopefully go
home with a treasure.
Ladies Day at Williston
Highland Golf and
County Club. Sat., Jan 19
Ladies Day at Williston
Highland Golf and County
Club, Sat., Jan 19 at 10
a.m. Ladies, don't let
the men have all the fun
playing golf! Two hours of
beginner's lessons taught
by PGA Pro Herb Triplett.
A brunch will be served
at the clubhouse. Sign up
now at the pro-shop or call
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Accepting applications for enrollment, Ages 1 12.
USDA Food Program, Head Start, Early Head Start, VPK,
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3690 NW 120T" STREET, CHIEFLAND, FL (352) 493-7304
(352) 528-2520 (No charge for first lesson.) Check our
web page at www.willistongolf.com.
Yankeetown Soup-a-Thon to be Held Jan. 19
Now that cool weather has arrived, it is time to enjoy
some wonderful homemade soups at the annual Soup-
A-Thon to be held Jan. 19 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Yankeetown-lnglis Woman's Club, #5 56 Street in
Yankeetown. For a donation, one can taste from 20 to
30 homemade soups donated by members and vote
for your favorite. The public is invited to compete with
their homemade soups as well. Members' homemade
baked goods will be offered for sale to enjoy as dessert
or take home for special treats. After enjoying the soup
and baked goods, one can browse crafts and the Thrift
Shop for some great deals.
Proceeds fund the Club's donations and help defray
costs of maintenance for the A.F. Knotts Library, which
is owned by the Club. For further information contact
Eleanor Berkley at 447-3899.
AARP Driver Safety Classes
Aggressive driving usually involves offenses such as
following too closely, speeding, unsafe lane changes.
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the
two four-hour day course may entitle you to a
multi- year auto insurance discount. For more
information check with your insurance carrier.
The course fee is $10 per person and to register for
a class call the listed instructor.
You do not have to be a Florida resident or an AARP
member to register.
Williston: Jan. 21 and 22, 9 a.m. at Williston City
Hall, 50 N. Main Street. Call Linda Cochran at (352)
493-1742..
Chiefland: Feb. 25 and 26, 9 a.m. at Capital City
Bank, 2012 N. Young Blvd. Call Linda Cochran at (352)
493-1742.
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Officer
Banquet Jan 25
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce will be
having their Annual Installation of Officers Banquet
at Williston Crossings RV Resort on Fri., Jan. 25.
Admission is $25 per person which includes dinner.
Corporate sponsorship tables are available for $500.00.
Drawing for our Super $5,000 winner will take place
that evening.
Call the Chamber at (352) 528-5552 for further
information or to reserve your space.
Red Devil Shoot-Out to be held Jan. 26
Progress Energy and Williston High School are proud
to sponsor the first Red Devil Shoot-Out Sporting Clay
Shoot on Sat., Jan. 26 with registration beginning at 8
a.m. There will be a high individual prize, a high score
team prize and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will go-'-
toward the Wifl'itorT 'iH ':School bIsgball prdgriams.
Th 'Shbdt-:dt .illl'taR~Blplace at Rhih'biOui tabdpors h'
on Highway 27 towards Ocala. Station sponsorship
is $75 for a repeating sponsorship, $100 for a new
sponsorship. Please call Linda Fugate at (352) 528-
6110 for a sponsorship form or for more information.
Amvets Hosting "Dickie Doggs" Jan. 26
AMVETS Post 88 is sponsoring "The World Famous
Dickie Doggs of Bronson." Come meet the renowned
Dick Grazl who created the Dickie Doggs in Mansfield,
Ohio. Be sure to check out the website at http://www.
dickiebegone,wetpaint.com. We will be serving up his
foot long "Dickie Doggs" at our new AMVETS POST
,88 site next to the Bronson Speedway on Sat., Jan.
-26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Y'all come try some of our
21 different toppings offered and bring a friend. Pulled
pork sandwiches & fries will also be offered
Tourist Development Council Meeting Jan. 31
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will
meet next on Thursday, January 31, 2008 AT 6 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Visitors Bureau Office,
6210 N. HathawayAve., Bronson.
Call 486-3396 for more information. The meeting is
open to the public.
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Williston Masons Elect New Officers
Williston Masonic Lodge elect new officers for 2008. The Oran Masonic Lodge 117 of Williston installed new officers
on Jan 5. The new officers for 2008 are as follows: First row left to right: Rev. Delbert King Chaplin, Charles Kunkle -
Marshall, Ed Watson Sr. Deacon, George Bloom Tiler. Second row left to right: Jason Vanzandt Jr. Deacon, Fernando
"Mickey" Dominguez Jr. Warden, Fred Christman Sr Warden, Robert J. Hicks, Sr Steward. Third row left to right:
Richard "Dick" Roberts Treasurer, Thomas Kellogg Master, Glen Garner Secretary.
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Levy County District
Club Scholarships Available Spelling Bee to be Held
On May 7, several students will be recipients of $500
college scholarships courtesy of the Yankeetown-Inglis
Woman's Club. Last year the Club awarded $4,000 in
scholarships to local students Ashley Clark, Joe Greer,
Ashley Linicome, Jenny Risher, Kimberly Santacross,
Ashley White, Marisa White and John Wildey.
The awards are open to students who reside in
Yankeetown or Inglis, attended Yankeetown School, and
graduated from or will graduate from Dunnellon High
School or Crystal River High School. Also eligible are
home schooled seniors, those who are attending college
and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those who have worked after
graduation but now have concrete plans for resuming their
education.
Criteria include completion of a personal essay and
questionnaire, a 3.0 GPA, and a teacher's or counselor's
recommendation. Those who wish to apply may obtain
an application from guidance counselors at Dunnellon or
Crystal River High School or the A:F. Knotts Library on
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Winners in grades 4 through 8 from Levy County
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authorizing the imposition of impact fees to fund capital improvements
and additions to the Levy County Educational System (the "Educational
System Impact Fee") necessitated by future growth.
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unincorporated area and within the municipal boundaries of all
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page 7
Bears Press Eagles and Win in Second Half
By STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
The Bronson Eagles started out against the Dixie County Bears running and pressing on
defense, and it appeared as if this was going to be an easy win for the Eagles.
After falling behind 2-0 to the Bears, the Eagles came roaring back and took a very
impressive 15-8 lead as the first quarter ended.
The Eagles continued to execute their game and matched up against the Bears shot for
shot in an explosive up-and-down the court second half.
Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
,Someone ran right out of their shoe as the Bears took down
the rebound.
The Eagles increased
their lead to eight points in
the second quarter as they
took a 28-20 lead into half
time, behind the scoring of
Terrance Dikes and William
Harris.
The third quarter saw the
Eagles continue to build on
their lead as they took a 40-
30 lead at the four-minute
mark of the third quarter.
Then the rafters fell in on
the Eagles as the Bears from
Dixie County went to a full
court press.
The Eagles began to
struggle with their passes
and their usually excellent
execution went on vacation.
The Eagles turned the ball
over time and time again,
and the Bears made steal
after steal and turned the
steals into points. The Bears
pulled to within three points
of the Eagles who went three
minutes without getting off
a shot.
The score at the end of
the third quarter was Eagles
40 and the Bears 37.
The fourth quarter got
underway with the Bears
continuing to press the Eagles.
After two quick steals and
two baskets, the Bears now
had the lead 41-40 for the first
time since they led 2-0 in the
opening minute of the game.
The Eagles called a quick
timeout, but the Bears stole
the inbound pass and Jimmy
Hartsfield banged in a three-
point basket to give the Bears
a 44-40 lead. Then another
steal and basket and the Bears
now enjoyed a 46-40 lead.
The Eagles finally scored
as Kelby Barber sank a three-
point shot from the corner.
As the fourth quarter
continued the Bears increased
their lead to 50-43 at the four-
minute mark, and the Eagles
called another timeout. Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
With the score now 58- Enrique Wiseman goes up after the rebound during junior
54, the Eagles were trying varsity action.
to make a comeback of their
own, But with just 1:05 remaining in the game, and the Eagles unable to cash in at the foul
line, the Bears held a 61-55 lead with just nine seconds left. The Eagles were not able to get
another shot off as timeran out.
The Bears from Dixie County won the game 61-55.
Terrance Dukes led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points, William Harris had 12 points.
Kelby Barber came off the bench to score 11 points.
Cord Hart had 13 points for the Bears, and Tevin Henderson 12 points. Jimmy Hartsfield
ended the game with 10 points including the three-point basket that turned the game in favor
of the Bears.
THE BRONSON JUNIOR VARSITY downed the Dixie County junior varsity 59141 as
they outscored the Bears 17-6 in the third quarter to take a commanding 47-30 lead.
The Eagles were led in scoring by Raymond Powers with 18 points as he scored 12 points
in the third quarter. Thomas Mitcham had 9 points and Dustin Crutchfield and Enrique
Wiseman had 8 points each.
Fenix Jackson led the Bears junior varsity with 11 points.
Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
Raymond Powers goes up and over teammate Enrique
Wiseman for two of his game-high 18 points
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took charge for The Rock. She brought the ball up the
court, set up the plays, and made shots, and went for the
rebounds... get the picture? Soon she began dishing off
passes and getting the rest of her teammates in the rhythm
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The Lady Indians' shooting remained cold, and the
ball just would not fall in the basket. TheLadyLions got
bolder and pressed for ball control. Soon they managed
t o challenge the Lady Indians on every pass they made.
,Even the inbound passes were challenged with success.
Before the end of the contest, the Lady Indians suffered
through 40 turnovers in the game.
The third and fourth quarters were all The Rock. The
Lady Indians could not find an intensity level high enough
to challenge them. The gym was sparse, and the fans that
were present remained quiet.
The reason for this dull outing by the Lady Indians was
not apparent.
Saule Kantautaite had 20 points for The Rock,
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Charelene Davis had 6 points for the Lady Indians.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Red Devils Stay Focused This Time
Around for Win 59-50 Over Newberry
Red Devils Miss Two
Chances to Win in
Closing Seconds
BY ANGEL FLOYD
FOR THE JOURNAL
After coming off an almost flawless performance
in downing district foe Newberry just two nights
earlier, the Williston High School boys struggled to
get anything going Thursday evening against Trinity
Catholic High School. From the beginning to the end,
Trinity Catholic controlled most of the game. Trinity
Catholic played well against a Williston team they had
beaten previously at the Papa John's Classic over the
Christmas break, held at Trinity Catholic High School.
Williston struggled most of the first quarter, giving
the Celtics the lead at the end of the first quarter, 9-4.
The Red Devils held on and fought back, and kept
the game close as they ended the first half trailing the
Celtics 13-19.
As the third quarter got underway, the Red Devils
made a run at the Celtics and managed to pull to within
two points as the third quarter came to a close. The
Celtics held a 30-28 lead in the low scoring contest.
The Red Devils continued to exchange baskets with
the Celtics and managed to take the lead only to lose it
on the next Celtics possession.
These two very well-coached teams exchanged
baskets, fast breaks, steals and fouls during a very
exciting fourth quarter.
The Red Devils had two different opportunities in the
closing seconds to tie or win the game.
One of the best free throw shooters for the Red
Devils missed the front end of a 1-1 to tie or take the
lead.
The Celtics rebounded the missed free throw and
went down court and missed a shot of their own.
The Red Devils rebounded the missed shot and
took the ball up court and missed their shot at the end
to again win the game as they trailed 38-39, in a low
scoring fourth and final quarter.
Trinity Catholic survived the low scoring contest by
the slimmest of margins, 39-38. This was a much closer
contest than the previous meeting between these two
very good teams.
Isaac Floyd, led all scorers with 11 points for the Red
Devils.
Junior Varsity Celtics Win 49-47
In the junior varsity game that was played earlier,
little did anyone know this was a sign of what to expect
in.the varsity game to follow. .
"ii this very tight and exciting game, the Trinity
Cathlic junior varsity held on to take a 49-47 win over
the Red Devils junior varsity.
Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
No. 25 Red Devil sophomore Kelcey Coleman puts the
rebound back up and in for the Red Devils.
The second quarter started with the Panthers scoring five
poi tsto pull to withinfiyeoints at 11-16. '
Te.Red Devils reacted with tighter full-couttpressure., .
Sophomores Isaac Floyd and Deonte Welch took over with some
excellent drives to the basket and outside shooting.
The Red Devils pulled ahead 31-18 as the first half came to a
close.
As the third quarter got underway, both teams played even
basketball and the Red Devils held a 44-28 lead until the last
minute of the third quarter when the Panthers scored five straight
points. This was topped off by a 40-foot buzzer beater by the
Panthers Antwan Ivey to pull the Panthers to within eight points
at 36-44.
With the Panthers scoring nine unanswered points to end the
third quarter, the Red Devil fans began to get back into what was
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
In their first meeting several weeks ago, the Williston Red
Devils boy's basketball team lost their focus and allowed the
Newberry Panthers to come from behind and give them their only
loss in district play this season. The Panthers were able'to come
from behind in Newberry and beat the Red Devils on a pair of
last-second free throws.
With the talented players on all teams in the district this year,
no lead has been too large for any team. Couple this with what
seems to be more inconsistent officiating this season than in
previous seasons.
In just about every game I have covered this season, the
referees let both teams play a street ball game one minute with
obvious fouls not being called, and then the next minute call a
touch foul. Where have the good officials gone who are consistent
with their calls? Fans just want to see consistency, because
after all, the games should be about the young men and women
playing, not inconsistent officiating.
This game was never in doubt, from the 6-6 tie at the four-
minute mark of the first quarter as the Red Devils ran off 9
straight points to take a 15-6 lead at the end of the quarter.
Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
The screen is set, blocking out two Panther defenders as
Isaac Floyd, No. 3, drives to the basket for two of his 21
points.
Newberry Head Coach Chris Baker was very jubilant talking
to me about all the talent in the district this year before the game
started.
I agree with him fully that there are three or four teams that
have the talent to go all theway. :.
Isaac loyd ended the game with 21 pon e Welch
added 14'points, CJ James had 9 points a a great obard gatme;
Xavier Woods paced the Panthers in scoring with 15 points,
and Matt Robinson added 13 points. Antonio Brown had 9
points.
In the junior varsity game, the Red Devils team continues to
play good basketball. The JV Red Devils were led by Tony James
with 21 points and Cody Brown with 10 points, for a 62-49 win
over the Panthers.
Josh Robinson had 11 points, and Baccerins Dinkens had 10:
points.
INDIANS FIGHT INDIANS
FORT WHITE VERSUS CHIEFLAND BASKETBALL GAME ENDS IN BENCH-CLEARING SCUFFLE
BY DAVID LEACH
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Fort White Indians played the Chiefland Indians at home. It was a close game. For nearly
30 minutes, it was just a good contest. With a little more than two minutes left in the contest, one
Chiefland player let loose with a punch after both of them were going for the ball. Both benches
cleared. After order was restored, the referee immediately called an end to the contest. The final
score remained Fort White 42, Chiefland 41.
The Chiefland Indians jumped out to an early lead. For the home crowd, that was good news.
Their team does better when they are ahead or even at the start. They were facing a good Fort
White team that placed ahead of Chiefland in the recent Bronson Holiday Classic Tournament.
The Chiefland Indians maintained the lead as Delmar Dial established early control under the
basket. He was able to grab rebounds and score or give his team another try at the basket.
Fort White's big center, Mathew Milatz, was in charge for the visitors. When his team got
him the ball, he managed to score even though he was double-teamed.
The Chiefland Indians tried to prevent him from getting the ball anywhere on the court.
Under the basket, he was especially effective. A quick little jump shot off the backboard looked
easy for him.
Everyone on the Chiefland Indians team was doing their job. For a change, their shooting
percentage was approaching the good range. Marquis Jackson was on target with three-pointers.
Eugene Carter was firing on all cylinders in the transition game. Delmar Dial, Casey Brown and
Tommy Sheffield were all able to keep the Fort White Indians behind in the score.
Fort White started to close the gap in the third quarter but then Chiefland responded. Overall,
Fort White made up some ground by getting the ball to their big center, Mathew Milatz. The
score was 32-36 with one quarter to go.
Fort White continued to press for the lead. With three minutes to go it was anybody's game.
Fort White evened the score at 41-41.
The Chiefland Indians committed two fouls in a row to give the Ft. White Indians four
chances from the free throw line. They made one of them, score now 42-41.
In the next sequence, a Fort White player and a Chiefland player went up for a rebound at the
same time: In frustration at seeing his team's lead evaporate at the very end of the game, and
momentum of the game in Fort White's favor, the Chiefland player threw a punch.
In the blink of aneye, both benches cleared. I was just as startled as many of the on-court
players.
Two main groups wound up on a pile on the floor, the principal player pile and the everybody
else pile.
Chiefland Police Officer Nick Viaggio who was on game duty and dove into the principal
player pile to break it up. Coaches from both teams called for discipline and order.
The brawl did not spread beyond the court. Most players in fact were just trying to protect
their own.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Officer Nick Viaggio breaks up the principal participants. All the coaches and most of the
players try to neutralize the scuffle.
Soon calmer heads prevailed. After a scary unpredictable minute, the head referee emerged
and called the game with two minutes remaining.
As Fort White emerged from the locker room they were instructed to go directly to the bus.
They did. By this time, extra police were called but the night proceeded without further incident.
Mostly scratches were reported for injuries. No medical aid was called.
Long faces spelled disappointment everywhere. It is likely that the Chiefland Indians will
shoulder the blame. The Fort White player was performing in front of his mother, who was
helping with the statistics of the game. His game was solid. There was no indication that an
eruption was imminent. It is unlikely he will be blamed for anything.
Principal Asbell of Chiefland High School said the following day that varsity basketball
activity is suspended until an evaluation and investigation of the facts is complete by the Florida
High School Athletic Association.
There will most likely be repercussions.
Journal Photo by Steve Jarboe.
The Red Devils set their defense to stop the comeback effort
by the Panthers.
an otherwise ho-hum game.
Were we going to watch another comeback by the Panthers?
Not this time.
The Red Devils came out to start the fourth and final quarter
with excellent basketball. The offense set up plays that ended
with baskets, and the defense played an aggressive half-court
defense.
After pulling back to a 12-point lead, the Red Devils
continued to play excellent basketball.
The Panthers could just not match up in this game to the Red
Devils. The Panthers were able to score the last four points of the
game to make the final score, Red Devils 59 and the Panthers 50.
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page 9
Lady Red Devils Win Big on Senior Night
BY KATELYN GUINSLER
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Williston Lady Red Devils soccer team won their senior night soccer match against
the Bronson Lady Eagles 4-0. The Lady Red Devils came out ready to play as they jumped
on the Lady Eagles early in the match.
Before the kick-off, Williston honored four seniors with a short ceremony to acknowledge
their four years at Williston High School as well as being a part of the soccer team.
Cheyenne Williams was the first senior to be recognized as she stated, "My greatest
: accomplishment was to be on the soccer team." Senior Sarah Markham transferred from
: Texas which is how she received her nickname "Tex." Abigail Rodriguez was escorted by
Sher family. Aby played soccer all four years of high school and she doesn't want to stop
. now; she plans to play in college. Last but not least was Suzie Smith who has played on the
Steam for three years. She wishes the best for her teammates next year.
SThe seniors also shared the evening honoring their German exchange player Laura
,,Steinkamp, she is currently staying with the Livoni family and was escorted by her Nana
and sister Kylie.
The Lady Red Devils started off strong as they took the kick-off. Chelsea Wright booted
the ball up field to an open player. Bronson retrieved the ball but didn't have possession
long as Williston's Kayla Carnegie made the first shot of the game off the assist from Cecilia
Morales who made a perfect pass to Carnegie who made the goal, putting the Lady Red
Devils up 1-0 in the first five minutes of play.
It was not long before Williston scored again. This time Abby Rodriguez took a shot that
was deflected off the crossbar of the goal and fell into Carnegie's possession for an easy shot
on goal, making the score 2-0.
As Bronson kicked off, Williston cleared the ball up to Carnegie who had a one-on-one
run with the Bronson goalie. Carnegie kicked it to the right side, making another goal to
give the Lady Red Devils a 3-0 lead as the first half ended.
The second half started out with Bronson's kick-off, which took them to Williston's goal.
The Lady Eagles had several shots at the goal.
SThe Lady Red Devil goalie was challenged on back-to-back shots by the Lady Eagles that
Were defended away from the goal. Lucia Bernal was pushed back to defense and her play
helped keep the ball out of shooting range for the Lady Eagles. With five minutes left in the
match, the Lady Red Devils scored their fourth goal of the game as Kayla Carnegie kicked
,the ball up and over the goalie's head.
SCongratulations seniors, and good luck.
Just a special note for the Bronson Lady Eagles, who fielded their first soccer team in
school history. They had a great season and played hard in every match.
Also a special thank you to Angela Massa who was very active in getting the first-ever
,Bronson Lady Eagle Soccer team on the field.
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Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil Chelsie Wright drives through the defense with the ball.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil senior Sarah
Markham holds her bouquet
while being introduced.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil senior
Michelle Williams is escorted
by her father.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
German exchange student
Laura Steinkamt was
honored before the game.
She is standing with Coach
Max Agerrie.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil senior Aby Rodriguez stands with her family.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil senior Susie Smith stands with her parents
and Coach Max Agerrie.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
German transfer student Laura Steinkamt backs up the play.
Lady Raiders Rebound Their Way to Win 69-58
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
: The Santa Fe Lady Raiders did some rebounding at the
tjWilliston gym on Friday evening as they took on the Lady
1KRed Devils.
SThe Lady Raiders jumped out early and held on in the
f"late stages of the game as the Lady Red Devils made a great
:effort to catch the Lady Raiders.
STonight it was just not to be, as the taller Lady Raiders
:'controlled the boards at both ends of the court, and at times
Sit appeared they were having rebound practice.
On many trips up the court on offense the Lady Raiders
,would get three, four and sometimes five rebounds to put
.'back up for points.
*1|__ __
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Kim Dobbins and Samone Cannady try for a rebound during
game action as Margaret Brown moves in.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Raider Zenikia Patterson take down one of her 14
rebounds in the game.
The Lady Raiders also played two teams of five players in
a platoon system that wore down the Lady Red Devils. The
Lady Raiders wore them down but not out, as the Lady Red
Devils fought hard right till the final buzzer.
After jumping out to a 36-17 halftime lead the Lady
Raiders continued to dominate the boards, especially after
a missed shot. They would continue to put the ball back-up
until it would finally drop in the basket.
The Lady Raiders had some good shooters from behind
the three-point line as they dropped in seven three-point
baskets in the game.
Lady Red Devil freshmen Erica Mason, Ash's McDonald
and Kae'etta Jackson, along with junior Kim Dobbins,
played outstanding basketball for the Lady Red Devils.
Journal Photo by David Leach.
Lady Red Devil Kim Dobbins goes up for a basket.
The Lady Raiders extended their lead to start the fourth
and final quarter to 20 points at 56-36 with just over six
minutes remaining in the game.
This is,when the Lady Red Devils seemed to get their
second wind and it appeared the Lady Raiders were out of
gas. The Lady Red Devils made a run to pull to within 11
points as time ran out.
The 4A Lady Raiders behind a game-high 23-point
performance by Zenikia Patterson took a 69-58 win over the
Lady Red Devils.
Erica Mason led a balanced scoring night for the Lady
Red Devils with 15 points, and Kim Dobbins had 14 points.
A'sha McDonald had 12 points and Kae'etta Jackson added
7 points.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS/TIDES
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Bronson Eagles Hold Football Awards Banquet
By STEVE JARBOE
Sports Editor
Monday evening the Bronson Eagles Middle School and High School varsity football
teams shared the school cafeteria for their 2007-08 Awards Banquet.
The middle school had a great season and finished their season with a 5-1 record. Coach
Greg Hamilton was proud of his team and his coaching staff. He was especially proud that
he had 47 players on this season's team.
Before passing out the team awards, Coach Hamilton thanked the parents for their support
through out the season.
The Middle School Awards were presented to the following players.
BEST OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Kenny King
BEST DEFENSIVE BACK Tavarias Thomas
BEST OFFENSIVE BACK Tommy Stacey
BEST DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Julian McDaniel
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Brandon Allen
MOST VALUABLE GAME PLAYER A.J. Graham
The COACH'S AWARD went to quarterback Ben Landon. Landon threw 11 touchdown
passes in just six regular season games. Landon is also a recent Levy County Journal Student
Athlete of the Week and has a 4.0 grade point average in the classroom.
Then the program turned to the Eagles Varsity Football team awards.
The Bronson Varsity Football team placed three players on the All Area Team: Jermey
Mayes, Ben Giddens and Jeremiah Brown. They placed four players on the All Conference
Team. These players were Ben Giddens, Jermey Mayes, Jeremiah Brown and Jesse
Waybright.
There were nine awards passed out to a varsity team that will lose just four players to
graduation.
Pictured are the players and the award they received.
After the awards were passed out Coach Greg Brochetti thanked the large crowd for
coming and showing their support for Eagle Football.
As most of us know, Coach Brochetti has resigned the Head Coaching position and the
Eagles have completed their interviews for a new Varsity Eagles Head Coach.
I am sure we should hear something before to long on who the new Head Eagle Football
Coach will be.
Levy County Saltwater and Freshwater Tides
DAY HIGH TIDE HEIGHT SUNRISE MOON PERCENT MOON
/LOW TIME /FEET SUNSET TIME VISIBLE
EAGLE PRIDE AWARD Kelby Barber
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Jake Williams BEST RECEIVER Rodolfo Contrares
Cedar Key
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73 BEST DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Brandon BEST OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Markus
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83 Williston Middle School Starts New
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90 BY ANGEL FLOYD
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MS Lady Red Devils Win Big
96 The girls' and boys' basketball teams at Williston Middle School were pumped and ready to get
back to the sport after a long holiday winter break. Their athleticism and attitudes showed that they
99 wanted to get back to the competition and they were ready, as both teams reacted by running over
Dixie County's Ruth Rains Middle School teams.
The girls began their game coming out strong and playing aggressive defense to end the first
quarter leading Ruth Rains 12-0.
The Middle School Lady Red Devils were successful in keeping Ruth Rains tied up in the second
quarter as well, as they continued on their rampage scoring 13 more points while holding the Ruth
Rains Ladies to a single free throw, to take a 25-1 lead at half time.
Williston didn't spend much time in locker room. They came back out and continued to show
62 their speed and agility by not letting off their aggressive play. The Middle School Lady Red Devils
took a 33-4 lead as the third quarter ended.
The Middle School Lady Red Devils then put the clamp on the Ruth Rains ladies by not allowing
7 them a single point in the fourth and final quarter.
The Williston Middle School Lady Red Devils won the game 37-4 with a tremendous fourth
quarter shut-out.
Ericka Floyd led all scorers with 10 points, and Angie Wilcox contributed by adding 8 points.
83 MS Boys Remain Undefeated
The Williston Middle School boy's basketball team came out just as ready and fired up as the
90 Ladies were in their game against the Ruth Rains boys.
The Williston boys jumped out early and never looked back as they turned a 17-2 first quarter
lead into a 25-6 lead at the end of the first half.
The MS Red Devil boys did not go into the locker room for half time; instead they just took
96 practice shots during halftime.
MS Red Devil Detereon Ross started the third quarter by blocking the first three shot attempts by
99 the Ruth Rains team.
Coach Calvin Edwards began to empty the bench early in the third quarter playing every player
interchangeably.
The MS Red Devils held a 39-13 lead as the third quarter ended.
The fourth quarter saw more of the same as the MS Red Devils went on to win the game 52-20.
Detereon Ross and Damien Strange each had 18 points for the MS Red Devils.
Carl Jones finished with 13 points for the Ruth Rains team.
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AROUND LEVY COUNTY/REAL ESTATE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page 11
Chiefland City Commission
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Commissioners approve borrowing to
buy land for water supply
Commissioners on Monday approved borrowing money
from Perkins State Bank to buy land around the well where
the city gets its drinking water;
Perkins State Bank, the low bidder for the loan, will
provide $132,000 at 4.6 percent fixed interest and a $50 loan
fee. The money will be used to purchase 33 acres from the
Suwannee River Water Management District.
In December, commissioners were set to award a contract
for financing, but upon learning the Federal Reserve Board
was expected to lower the prime rate, they decided to hold
out for a lower bid. They saved about a quarter of a percent
on interest.
By owning the property, commissioners said they have
more security with the city's water supply and can expand
the supply to provide water for Fanning Springs and Trenton.
Buie Park gate to close at night
The large gate at Buie Park will now be locked at night
because of vandalism to park structures. The city has spent
about $5,000 replacing four doors, numerous locks, toilets
and other equipment damaged by vandals. City Manager
Grady Hartzog said as soon as the city approves the
ordinance, signs will be posed at the park and about ten days
later, the gate will be closed from sunset to sunrise. Similar
restrictions will be made at Strickland Park.
Chiefland students honored
Chiefland students Stacy Weber, Marcus McMohon
and Rebekka Wilkerson were honored by the Chiefland
Chiefland students Stacy Weber, left, and Rebekka
Wilkerson, right, receive their awards from Chiefland Mayor-
Commissioner Teal Pomeroy. Marcus McMohon is not
pictured.
Commission Monday as students of the month.
Stacy, a third grader, was nominated as a polite, well-
mannered, good-natured and well-rounded student. He is
noted for his kindness to adults and children. His social
and academic skills are excellent. He attends Chiefland
Elementary School.
Marcus, who is in eighth grade, is a conscientious and
hard-working student who foregoes recreational time for
academics. He is a dedicated athlete and plays football and
basketball at Chiefland Middle School. He gets along well
with others and works independently.
Rebekka, an 11th grade student at Chiefland High School,
is conscientious, responsible and dedicated. This A/B Honor
Roll student is active in FBLA, SGA and Beta Club. She is a
student in the Academy of Graphic Design and a member of
its advisory board.
Chiefland Mayor-Commissioner Teal Pomeroy presented
Stacy and Rebekka with plaques. Marcus did not attend.
Chiefland staff honored for longevity of
service
The Chiefland Commission recognized two staff
members Monday for their longevity with the city. Lamar
Tew completed 30 years with the city Jan. 9, and Mike
Beauchamp completed ten years Aug. 28, 2007. Each
received a plaque in recognition of his service.
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CFCC Invites Alumni to
Homecoming
Central Florida Community College will celebrate its
50th anniversary homecoming on Fri., Feb. 1.
The celebration begins at 6 p.m. beside the softball
field on the CFCC Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College
Road. Alumni and their families are invited to the
event, which will include a bonfire, barbecue and
fireworks. There is no charge to attend.
The event is sponsored by the CFCC Alumni
Association and Student Life. For information or to
reserve your space, call (352) 854-2322, ext. 1436.
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Do you cook a red-hot sizzlin' chili? Or is yours mild
enough to qualify as comfort food? Chilis for all tastes
are welcome and in demand at the Sixth Annual Chili
Cook-Off hosted by Haven Hospice and Special Projects:
Interagency Council for the Elderly (SPICE). Festivities will
be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tues., Feb. 12, at Haven
Hospice's E.T. York Building. The agencies hope to serve as
many as 40 chili concoctions this year.
Judges will announce champions and runners-up in each
category and name a people's choice winner.
The cost of $5 per person includes all the chili you can
taste, from traditional to vegetarian to exotic, as well as a
drink and dessert.
All proceeds from the event benefit Seniors and Lawmen
Together (SALT), a Alachua County crime prevention
program. SALT programs around the country aim to prevent
crimes against the elderly and alleviate the fear of becoming
a crime victim.
For a 2008 Chili Cook-Off application, contact Sally
Dahlem at (352) 378-3838. Chefs are asked to fax
applications by Mon., Jan. 28 to (352) 378-0997.
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Schoolteacher
Implicated, Takes
Own Life
On Jan. 9, a warrant was issued for Randolph Coke
Markham, 28 years of age, for "engaging in sexual activity
with a child less than 12 years of age by familial or custodial
authority."
On Aug. 16, 2007 the Florida Department Law
Enforcement received a complaint in reference to an
allegation that Randolph Markham was named as a suspect
in a lewd and lascivious offense. FDLE was the lead
agency, with the Levy County Sheriff's Office assisting
in the investigation. Through the investigation, the State
Attorney's Office issued a warrant for Randolph Markham
on Jan. 9. The allegations and the alleged offense occurred
during the time frame of 1999 and 2003.
On Jan. 9 the Levy County Sheriff's Office received
a 9-1-1 cal. The caller stated that they found Markham
unresponsive, in a shed behind the residence. Upon arrival
at the residence, Deputy Darrell Cothron and Fire Rescue
personnel attempted to revive Markham, to no avail. There
is no foul play suspected in Markham's death and he left
notes inside the shed of his innocence in this case. It is
believed that Markham died as a result of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Williston Man Arrested on
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On Jan. 8, Robert Benjamin Furr of Williston was arrested
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and lewd and lascivious
molestation on a child under
12 years of age.
On Jan. 8, Investigator
Lauree Allen met the
complainant and the victim
at the Williston Police
Department in reference to
a sexual assault complaint.
The investigation revealed
that the defendant committed
the above offenses on Jan.
7. The victim has made the
allegation that the defendant
has been committing the
offenses since 2003. The
investigation continues and
possibly more charges will be
filed at a later date.
At this time the Levy County.
Sheriff's Office is only aware
of one victim. We ask that
any person or child has had
any inappropriate contact
with the defendant, call the
Levy County Sheriff's Office
for Investigator Lauree
Allen at (352) 486-5111,
ext. 303, or you can remain
anonymous and call Crime
Stoppers toll-free at (877)
349-8477.
Highway
named in honor
of Brandon
Thorsen
Army Specialist Brandon
Tyler Thorsen Memorial
Highway will be the new
name for U.S. 19 in front of
Chiefland High School in
honor of a Chiefland man
who lost his life in Iraq.
Following a request by
Chiefland Police Chief
Robert Douglas, Chiefland
commissioners unanimously
approved a proclamation to
change the name of U.S. 19
and 98 to honor Thorsen. The
highway name extends to
U.S. Alternate 27.
Thorsen was a 2005
graduate of Chiefland High
School. Parents Donald
E. Thorsen and Susan L.
Thorsen as well as his fiance
attended the meeting.
Brandon Thorsen died Sept.
14 from a non-combat-related
injury in Iraq a week after he
turned 22.
Brandon Thorsen played on
the high school football team.
He and his father shared a
love of hunting, fishing and
working on automobiles.
In 2005 he enlisted in the
Army. Brandon Thorsen was
posthumously awarded the
Good Conduct medal, the
Iraqi Freedom medal, the
Marksmanship medal and the
Bronze Star.
The proclamation Monday
follows a similar honor by the
Levy County Commission in
November.
Commissioner Teresa
Barron moved to adopt the
proclamation, which was
seconded by Commissioner
Sammy Cason..
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page 13
Using Civil Court to Resolve Residency Debate Commendable
January 7, 2008
Gary J. Holland, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Department of State
500 So. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
RE: Elections Fraud Complaint No. 07-21
FDLE Case GA-32-001
Dear Mr. Holland,
On September 27, 2007, you sent to my office reports
concerning the above investigation, which involves allegations
that eleven named individuals improperly voted in the August
7, 2007, City of Chiefland election when they were not legally
entitled to do0so. Please allow this letter to provide you with an
update as to the status of that matter, as you requested.
To begin with, I.concur with the opinions in those reports
concerning the subjective nature of the law as it governs the
definition of "residency" for voting purposes. There is no clear or
consistent definition in statute, case law or rule that I can locate
that would provide an easy legal answer to the question of exactly
what constitutes a legal residence for voting purposes. While one
might assume that the nature of residency for voting purposes was
easily determined, this lack of any clear legal definition makes
the opposite the case. Why the legislature or the courts have not
over the history of our state more specifically addressed this is
both unknown and irrelevant; the reality is that this investigation
must be resolved with virtually no legal guidance upon which I
or anyone else can conclusively rely. I say this because while
the facts and circumstances applying to each person named in the
investigation are largely indisputable, what those facts mean under
the law is anything but obvious.
It is equally important to note several other general factors.
First, criminal statutes must be strictly construed and interpreted to
resolve doubt in favor of a person who is alleged to have violated
them. I believe this to be especially important when the alleged
j violation touches on a fundamental right such as voting. It is also
important to note that for the most part the applicable sections
implicated under Chapter 104 include a requirement that any
violation must be knowing, willful, or both in nature.
Within that context, let me next address some specific
background that I believe is important as well. First, several if not
all of the individuals alleged to have improperly voted in August
of 2007 have been doing exactly what is now complained of with
regard to the most recent Chiefland municipal election'for many
years. Their so doing has hardly been a secret, yet they have never
been stopped from voting by any elections official, starting from
the Supervisor of Elections and going through individual poll
workers when voting has been in person or other officials who
issue or count. absentee ballots when that method of voting has
been used. The Supervisor of Elections has no statutory authority
to have done so or to enforce anything, and there are indications
that some or all of these persons have been questioned on occasion
about their residency and whether it entitled them to vote in city
elections, but there has been no follow-up or action from those
questions to definitively tell these individuals that they could not
vote. To the contrary, some of these persons have apparently been
told over the years that they could vote in city elections regardless
of where they were living based on other factors. To my
knowledge, no challenge to any of their votes has ever been timely
made, the provisional ballot process has never been invoked,
and no contest of election has ever resulted. Perhaps even more
telling, when similar issues were raised in 2002 an investigation
was initiated by FDLE but apparently closed with no action, either
by a referral to my office for possible review or prosecution or, to
the best of my knowledge, any direction to those alleged to have
been improperly voting that they must stop doing so. This lack of
any action when the issue has been long standing and well known
on a local level is tantamount to government approval and serves
to make it virtually impossible in my mind to say that anyone has
now acted with the requisite knowing and willful intent to violate
the law.
Therefore, for the reasons that the law does not clearly define
what "residency" means for voting purposes and that there is
insufficient proof that anyone named in the investigation has
knowingly or willfully violated the law, I am at this time declining
prosecution. This is, however, not the end of the matter, because
unless something is done to address the fundamental question of
entitlement to vote then the problem will simply repeat itself with
every future city election in Chiefland. Since no one else has done
so over the years, I have therefore decided that I will take certain
actions intended to correct this problem.
First, from among the eleven individuals named in the FDLE
reports, there are three who in my mind have no arguable claim
to residency such as would entitle them under any interpretation
to continue to vote in City of Chiefland elections. While these
three individuals are not being prosecuted at this time because
of the reasons outlined above, they have all been advised by my
office that they are not in niy view qualified City of Chiefland
electors and that if they were to vote in city elections in the future
they would, absent some change in circumstance, be subject to
prosecution since they are now on notice of what I believe to be
their lack of qualification to do so. All three have voluntarily
agreed to change their registration to correct this situation.
Second, three individuals have been identified whose residency
at the time of the August 2007 city election did appear to meet
the requirements of law but who may change that residency prior
to the next city election. These individuals have all been advised
of the necessity of addressing any change of residency that might
occur with the Supervisor of Elections, and are also now on
notice that future voting in city elections could subject them to
prosecution, again depending on then existing circumstances.
Finally, the remaining five individuals all assert a legally
debatable basis for city residency. Whether they are correct or
not requires court resolution since, as noted above, there is no
clear legal precedent to be applied. One of these individuals, Andy
Andrews, has agreed to seek a legal resolution of the definition
of residency and entitlement to vote in Chiefland elections in
the future, asserting the various grounds upon which residency
might be determined. This will be accomplished by the filing of
a declaratory judgment action in Levy County seeking a court
ruling on the question, and that ruling, whatever it might be, will
serve to answer the question of residency in a fashion that will
be applicable to all those persons who fall within this category.
This civil action will be initiated at his expense and will avoid
the criminal courts needlessly being involved. All parties agree
to be bound by the results of this suit. Although such actions are
customarily resolved more quickly than might be the case with
other litigation, all parties have also agreed not to vote in any city
election that might occur while the matter is pending.
This is to me an important process for several reasons. First of
all, it will ultimately provide a legal definition of "residency" that
we currently lack. That definition, however the court may frame it,
will be applicable not only to the individuals specifically involved
but also to others who may find themselves similarly situated in
the future. Second, it will resolve the current dispute as to these
individuals once and for all. These six persons all have legitimate
and long standing interests in the City of Chiefland and I have no
question as to the sincerity of their motives. Utilizing the civil
legal system to resolve this debate is not only appropriate but also
commendable. Finally, it would be naive for any of us to think
that the eleven persons named in the FDLE investigation are the
only ones among the thousands of voters registered in Chiefland
who could be affected by this, and whatever ruling may result will
ultimately be of assistance to elections officials there and, for that
matter, anyplace where similar disputes about the entitlement to
vote might arise.
I will, of course, monitor the course of the declaratory judgment
action, which I have been assured by the attorney preparing it will
be filed shortly. As mentioned, through this process those whose
entitlement to vote has been questioned have been told for the
first time with certainty whatever is applicable to their situation.
The missing "knowingly and willfully" element that prevents
prosecution now will not exist in the future, at least as to them.
It is my expectation that through this combination of actions, we
will have addressed a problem that has gone un-addrdssed for too
long. Regardless of whether a court ultimately rules that residency
for voting purposes is, as I believe it to be, where one lays one '
head at night or whether it is something more akin to home being
where the heart is as evidenced by a variety of other factors, we
will through this process at least have some firm guidance for the
future.
Sincerely,
William P. Cervone
State Attorney
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
C LASSI1 0Legal Notices
be scheduled at a later date.
A D V E R T IS I N G Pub.: January 10, 17, 2008
SMiscellaneous
Personals
I AM IN POSSESSION of a 10-
ton tandem tag-a-long trailer.
Anyone claiming ownership,
write P.O. Box 1025, Bronson,
FL 32621. 2/7b
E Lost
Found
LOST one lady's silver pin
(grape cluster) in vicinity of
Levy Co. Courthouse. Please
call 486-5266 ext. 238. 1/17f
G Notices
NARCONON ... a nonprofit
public benefit organization that
specializes in helping people
with drug or alcohol addictions
offers FREE assessments and
more than 11,000 local refer-
rals. Call (800) 556-8885 or
visit www.drugrehab.net tfn
AA MEETING--for information
call North Central Florida Inter-
group Office at (352) 372-8091
which is also a 24 hour local ho-
tline number, tfn
1 Help Wanted
G Full & Part Time
FLORIDA'S LONG-TERM CARE
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
needs volunteers to join its
corps of dedicated advocates
who protect the rights of elders
'residing in nursing homes, as-
sisted living facilities and adult
family care homes. The pro-
gram is comprised of 17 local
councils throughout the state,
and each council is seeking ad-
ditional volunteers to identify,
investigate and resolve resi-
dents' concerns. All interested
individuals who care about pro-
tecting the health, safety, wel-
A legalNotices
Levy County Board of County
Commissioners
NOTICE OF EAR WORKSHOP
Notice is hereby given that the
Levy County Board of County
Commissioners will hold a
workshop on Tuesday, January
22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., at the Levy
County Courthouse, Board of
County Commissioner meeting
room, 355 South Court Street,
Bronson, Florida. The purpose
of the workshop is to discuss
springs. protection and related
EAR-based amendments to the
Goals, Objective and Policies of
the Levy County Comprehensive
Plan.
Pub: Jan. 10& 17, 2008
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR LEVY COUNTY
SCALE OFFICE, RECORDS
STORAGE BULDING
AND EMS BUILDING IN
CEDAR KEY
I. INTRODUCTION
The Board of County Com-
missioners for Levy County is
requesting written proposals from
qualified construction firms to
provide Professional Construc-
tion Management Services for the
Construction Phase on a Scale
Office, Records Storage Building
and a Pre-manufactured EMS
Building in Cedar Key.
II. It is the County Commis-
sion's intention to employ the
Construction Firm to provide
overall Project Construction Man-
agement, Cost Benefit Studies,
CHECK ONE:
100 MISCELLANEOUS
0 105 Personals
S110 Lost & Found
0115 Notices
0125 Services
0130 Free
200 EMPLOYMENT
0210 Help Wanted/Full-time
S0240 Help Wanted/Part-time
0245 Work Wanted
300 RENTALS
0305 Apartments for Rent
S0310 Houses for Rent
0315 Mobile Homes for Rent
0330 Commercial Property for
Rent
0345 Wanted to Rent
400 REAL ESTATE
0405 Condos & Apartments for
TO SUBMIT YOUR CLASSIFIE
MAIL TO: Levy County Journal
CHIEFLAND OFFICE: 13 Sout
S Phone: Chiefland 352-490-441
BRONSON OFFICE: 440 Sout
I Phone: 352-486-2
Email: edito
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Help Wanted
Full & Part Time
fare and rights of long-term care
facility residents who often have
no one else to advocate for
them are encouraged to call toll-
free (888) 831-0404 or visit the
program's web site at http://om-
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FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
- The Levy County Health
Department is seeking a Family
Support Worker, Position. #
64000015 to work in the Healthy
Families Program making home
visits to clients. Must have a high
school diploma or its equivalent.
Experience in home visitation
preferred. Must be fingerprinted.
May be required to work extra
hours or days in the event of
an emergency. Rate of pay is
$702.27 bi-weekly. Applications
will be accepted online, at www.
peoplefirst.myflorida.com
State of Florida applications
may be mailed to State of
Florida, People First, Staffing
Administration, PO Box 44058,
Jacksonville FI 32231 or faxed
to (904) 636-2627 by 1/18/08.
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Photographic skills a must.
Experience preferred. Deadline
driven, but flexible schedule.
Compensation commensurate
with experience. Expenses/
mileage reimbursement.
Faix resume/clips to 490-
4490 attn: Editor. tfnf
MECHANIC'S HELPER
Self-motivated, mechanically
inclined, experience helpful.
Apply in person to MasterLube,
4350 NE 170th Avenue,
Williston, or call 352-528-3331,
ask for Lewis. Fax 528-2112.
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SEEKING CHILD
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2 PT Positions available
for mature but active play
leaders serving at risk
children and youth. Must be
flexible, reliable and creative
team players. Requires own
transportation and ability to
work evening hours and some
Saturdays. Please fax or E-
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Information Management, Con-
struction Contract Management,
Claims Management and Tech-
nical Inspection during the Con-
struction on a cost plus a fee ba-
sis, with a guarapteed maximum
price.
Ill. PROPOSAL INSTRUC-
TIONS AND GENERAL INFOR-
MATION:
Proposal Submissions: Submit
five (5) copies of a written pro-
posal no later than 2:00 P.M. on
January 24, 2008, to:
Lee Ann Mullis
Clemons, Rutherford &
Associates, Inc.
2027 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 323087
850-385-6153
Proposals must be responsive
to the requirements and questions
of the Request for Proposal.
Reservations: Levy County
reserves the right to reject any
and all proposals, to negotiate
changes in the new scope of work
or services to be provided, and to
otherwise waive any technicalities
or informalities.
Method of Selection: Proposals
will be reviewed by a Selection
Committee who will recommend a
shortlist of candidate firms. The
Selection Committee may invite
short-listed firms to be interviewed
by the County Commission. The
County Commission may select
on proposals only without pre-
Ssentations. Upon acceptance of
. a recommendation by the County
. Commission, negotiations for the
CM Contract will be entered.
Please respond by including
Sale
0410 Houses for Sale N
0415 Mobile Homes for Sale
0435 Commercial Property for Sale A
500 FOR SALE
0505 Antiques C
0510 Auctions
0515 Yard Sales
3525 Appliances
535 Pets & Animals L
600 RECREATION (I
0605 Boats & Marine
0610 Campers & RVs
P615 Motorcycles & ATVs
700 FARM
0705 Farm Equipment
800 TRANSPORTATION
0810 Automobiles
0820 Trucks
0825 Vans
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* PO. Box 2990, Chiefland, FL 32644
h Main Street, Chiefland, FL 32644
62 Fax: Chiefland 352-490-4490
h Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621
312 Fax: 352-486-5042
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but not limiting your response to
the following:
1. Company name and length
of time in business.
2. Company location.
3. Bonding capability and
name of bonding company.
4. Insurance carrier and ap-
plicable coverage.
5. Qualifications of staff to
be utilized on these projects with
names, resumes, length of time
with firm and previous clients
served.
6. Names of previous clients
within the past 5 years with phone
numbers and contact person.
7. Description of previous ex-
perience, to include budget, final
cost, time schedule, change or-
ders, etc. Part of the.experience
should reference County con-
struction experience of relevant
size and scope.
8. Ability to Value Engineer
different methods of construction.
9. Explain any legal action
the firm has experienced or is ex-
periencing.
10. Examples of project sched-
ules on similar projects which re-
flect methods for keeping the proj-
ect on time and in budget.
11. Company organizational
chart with reference to this proj-
ect.
12. Past experience in Levy
County.
Request for information shall
be in writing. A Pre Proposal Con-
ference and a Presentation may
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 38-2007-DR-001289
Division:
Clayton M. King,
Petitioner
and
Darcy M. King,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: Darcy M. King
(Respondent's last known
address) unknown -isi-.nlrdu ^?
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action has been filed against
you and that you are required
to serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, to it on (name
of Petitioner) Clayton M. King,
whose address is PO Box 162
Morriston, FL 32601 on or before
February 7, 2008, and file the
original with the clerk of this
Court at {clerk's address} PO
Box 610 Bronson, FL 32621,
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 Notice of Current 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, requires certain
automatic disclosure of
documents and information.
Failure to comply can result in
sanctions, including dismissal or
striking of pleadings.
Dated: 12-27-07.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT
By: Raina L. Martinez
Deputy Clerk
[Court Seal]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Dottie Osteen d/bla Rebel
Mini-Storage, pursuant to the
provisions of the Florida Self
Storage Facility Act (Fla. Stat.
83.801 et sec.) hereby gives
notice of sale under said Act,
to-wit: On January 24, 2008, at
Rebel Mini-Storage, 7390 SW
State Road 24, Levy County,
Florida, Dottie Osteen or her
agent will conduct a sale at 10:00
AM by sealed bids to the highest
bidder. Bids will be open by 11:00
AM with viewing from 10:00 AM
until 11:00 AM for the contents of
the storage bays, rented by the
following person/persons:
Misty Jackson
11951 SW Shiloh Rd Lot 50
Cedar Key, FL 32625
Joe Plemmons
5511 SW 101st Terr
Cedar Key, FL 32625
Benny Davis
11951 SWShiloh Rd Lot 59
Cedar Key, FL 32625
Consists of household, personal
items or miscellaneous, stored
at Rebel Mini-Storage, 7390 SW
State Road 24, Levy County,
Florida. Sale is being made to
satisfy a statutory lien.
Dated January 7, 2008
Rebel Mini-Storage
C/o Pelican Realty
Doris Hellermann, Broker
P.O. Box 117
Cedar Key, Florida 32625
Pub: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
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Pub.: Jan. 3, 10,17, & 24, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Case No. 38-2b05-CA-000544
SKY DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
LLC a Florida Linked Liability
Company,
Plaintiff,
v.
JAMES R. MARINO, FRANCES
T. MARINO, and JOHN LAMB,
Defendants.
JOHN LAMB,
Counter-Plaintiff,
v.
SKY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
LLC., a Florida Limited Liability
Company,
Counter-Defendant.
JOHN LAMB,
Cross-Plaintiff,
v.
ALL FLORIDA TITLE &
ESCROW COMPANY, JAMES
R. MARINO, FRANCES T.
MARINO,
Cross-Defendant.
ALL FLORIDA TITLE &
ESCROW COMPANY,
Third Party Plaintiff;
v.
JAMES R. MARINO, FRANCES
T. MARINO, JOHN LAMB and
STEVE FERRELL,
Third-Party Defendants.
TO: Counter-Defendant,
SKY DEVELOPMENT GROUP,
LLC., a Florida limited liability
company, the unknown assigns,
successors in interest, trustees
or any other party claiming by,
through, under or against SKY
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC.
JOINT NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
You are hereby notified that an
action, including the following
pleadings and motions:
(1) Counter-Claim filed by
Defendant, John Lamb, (2)
Cross-Claim filed by Defendant,
John Lamb, (3) Second
Amended Agreed Order of
Interpleader; (4) Answer by
DefedidaahV^h'l mL'a mlSB'e ilaimT
for Interpleader, (5) Response
by Defendant, John Lamb, to
Second Amended Agreed Order
of. nterpleader, (6) Counter-
Claim filed by. Defendants,
James R. Marino and Frances
T. Marino, (7) Answer by
Defendants, James R. Marino
and Frances T. Marino, to Claim
for Interpleader, (8) Answer by
Third Party Defendant, Steve
Ferrell, to Claim for Interpleader,
(9) Response by Defendants,
James R. Marino and Frances
T. Marino, and Third Party
Defendant, Steve Ferrell, to
Second Amended Agreed Order
of Interpleader, have been filed
against you in the above-named
Court and you are required to
serve a copy of written defenses,
if any, to it on Jeffrey R. Dellinger,
Counsel for John Lamb, 1 SE 1
Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
and on Bryce W. Ackerman,
Counsel for James R. Marino,
Frances T. Marino and Steve
Ferrell, 125 NE 1 Avenue, Ste.
1, Ocala, FL 34470, and to file
the original with the Clerk of
this Court, 355 S. Court Street,
Bronson, FL 32621, on or before
February 1, 2008, either before
service on Jeffrey R. Dollinger,
Counsel for John Lamb, and
Bryce W. Ackerman, Counsel
for James R. Marino, Frances
T. Marino and Steve Ferrell, or
immediately thereafter, otherwise
a default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded in
the Counter-Claims.
DATED on December 21, 2007
DANNY J. SHIPP
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Clerk of the Circuit Court'
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
(COURT SEAL)
Persons with disabilities
requesting reasonable
accommodations to participate
in this proceeding should contact
(352) 374-3639 (Voice and TDD)
or via Florida Relay Service at
1-800-955-8771.
Pub.: Jan. .3, 10, 17, 24, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 38-2007CA000657
JOSHUA PERTNOY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
YVONNE D. FOSTER LAING,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment
of Foreclosure dated January
2, 2008 entered in Civil Case
No. 38-2007CA000657 of the
Circuit Court of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit in and for LEVY
COUNTY FLORIDA, I will sell
to the highest and best bidder
for cash, in the front lobby of the
Levy County Courthouse, 355
South Court Street, Bronson,
Florida 32621, in accordance
with section 45.031, Florida
Statutes, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on
the 28th day of January, 2008 the'
following described property as
set forth in said Final Judgment,
to wit:
Lot 5, Block J, FOX
GROVE FARMS
SUBDIVISION, according
to the Plat thereof on file in
the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for Levy
County, Florida, recorded
in Plat Book 8, Page 70.
Said lands situate, lying
and being in Levy 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
within sixty (60)'days after the
sale.9 0 YVSJ VI ,.
DATED this 2nd day of
January; 2008.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Gwen McElroy;
Deputy Clerk
(CIRCUIT COURT SEAL)
Attorney f or Plaintiff:
William G. Shofstall
P.O. Box 210576
West Palm Beach, Florida 33421
(561) 641-2600
Published in Levy County
Journal on 1/10/08, 1/17/08
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, persons with
disabilities needing a special
accommodation should contact
COURTADMINISTRATION,
at the LEVY COUNTY
COURTHOUSE and ask for
assistance via the Florida Relay
Service.
Pub: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 38-2007-CA-000729
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS,"
INC.
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSEPHINE E. GORDON, et al,
Defendants.
,NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE ;
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated the 3rd day of
January, 2008 and entered in Case:
No. 38-2007-CA-000729, of the
Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial
Circuit in and for Levy County,
Florida, wherein COUNTRYWIDE'
HOME LOANS, INC. is the
Plaintiff and JOSEPHINE E.
GORDON; FRANK J. GORDON;
I
'HUNE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Page15
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL LEGALS
SLegal NOtices
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF FRANK
J. GORDON, UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JOSEPHINE E.
GORDON; JOHN DOE; JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT
(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY are
defendants. I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for
cash at the FRONT LOBBY OF
COURTHOUSE ON MONDAYS
at the Levy County Courthouse,
in Bronson, Florida, at 11:00 a.m.
on the 3rd day of March, 2008 the
following described property as
set forth in said Final Judgment,
to wit:
LOT 28, BLOCK 3,
.SHERWOOD FOREST,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 60, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTLY, 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 FILEA
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE.
If you are a person with
Disabilities who needs any
accommodation to participate in
this proceeding, you are entitled
at no cost to you to the provisions
of certain assistance. Please
contact the ADA Coordinator at
Court,Street, Bronson, FL 32621
qr Telephone (352) 486-5276
prior to such proceeding. If you
are hearing impaired call 1-800-
955-8771.
Dated this 3rd day of January,
2008.
Danny J. Shipp.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk.
Submitted by:
Law Offices of Marshall C.
Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Telephone: (954) 453-0365
Facsimile: (954) 771-6052
Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438
Pub: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 8TH JUDpCIAL ,CRCT,,,,
IN AND FORLEVY COUNTY
FLORIDA .
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 38-2007-CA-610
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY, AS
TRUSTEE .. FOR THE
CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF
SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN
TRUST 2006-OPTS, ASSET
BACKED CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2006-OPT-5
Plaintiff,
vs.
HOWARD DAVIDSON, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated the 3rd day
of January, 2008 and entered in
Case No, 38-2007-CA-610, of
the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial
Circuit in and for Levy County,
Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE
BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR
THE .CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
OF SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN
TRUST 2006-OPT5, ASSET
BACKED CERTIFICATES,
SERIES2006-OPT-5 isthe Plaintiff
and HOWARD DAVIDSON;
SONIA DAVIDSON; JOHN DOE;
JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN
TENANT (S) IN POSSESSION
OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for
cash at the FRONT STEPS OF
COURTHOUSE ON MONDAYS
at the Levy County Courthouse, in
Bronson, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 4th day of February, 2008 the
following described property as
set forth in said Final Judgment,
to wit:
LOT 10, BLOCK
1:65, OHIEFLAND
DEVELOPMENT CO.
ADDITION TO CHIEFLAND,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP
rOR PLAT THEREOF AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
2, PAGE(S) 30, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF LEVY
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 FILEA
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE.
If you are a person with
Disabilities who needs any
accommodation to participate in
this proceeding, you are entitled
at no cost to you to the provisions
of certain assistance. Please
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contact the ADA Coordinator at
Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621
or Telephone (352) 486-5276
prior to such proceeding. If you
are hearing impaired call 1-800-
955-8771.
Dated this 3rd day of January,
2008.
Danny J. Shipp
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Submitted by:
Law Office of Marshall C. Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Telephone: (954) 453-0365
Facsimile: (954) 771-6052
Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438
Pub:Jan. 10,17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 38-2007-CP-000307
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROSA MAE PRIEST
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of Rosa Mae Priest,
deceased, whose date of death
was November 17, 2007, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Levy County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
Post Office Drawer 610, Bronson,
Florida 32621. The names
and addresses of the personal
representatives and the personal
representatives' 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 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 3
MONTHS AFTER THE-DATlE OF
THfi;1815Ta, iBUBLiAt rlQNI- OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHINTHETIME PERIODSSET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
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 January 10, 2008.
Personal Representatives:
Barbara P. Weeks
638 NE 2nd Street
Williston, Florida 32696
Patricia P. Fugate
Post Office Box 114
'Williston, Florida 32696
Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
Norm D. Fugate
Attorney for Barbara P. Weeks
Florida Bar No. 0044458
Post Office Box 98
Williston, Florida 32696
Telephone: (352) 528 0019
Fax: (352) 528 4919
Pub.: January 10, 17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
FLORIDA EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NUMBER: 38-2007-CA-
000958
DRUMMOND COMMUNITY
BANK, a Florida banking
corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JESSIE L. JONES; a single
person, and MARY ELLEN
JONES,
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE ISGIVENthat pursuant
to Summary Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated the 7th day of
January, 2008 in Case Number
38-20007-CA-000958 of the
Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial
Circuit in and for Levy County,
Florida, in which DRUMMOND
COMMUNITY BANK, a Florida
banking corporation, is the
Plaintiff, and JESSIE L. JONES,
is the Defendant, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash
in the front lobby of the Levy
County Courthouse, Bronson,
Levy County, Florida at 11:00
A.M. on the 4th day of February,
2008, the following described
property set forth in the Order or
Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
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A tract commonly known
as Parcel 8, Shiloh Woods,
being more particularly
Described as Lots 21 through
28, inclusive, and Lots 41
through 48, inclusive, all in
Block 7, Cedar Key Heights
Section A, according to the
plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 2, page 17, public
records of Levy County,
Florida.
The above described property
specifically excludes the vacated
portion of Second Street lying
South of and adjacent to the
above described lands.
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 WITHIN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE SALE.
DATED this 7th day of January,
2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of the Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
(Seal)
Pub: Jan. 10,17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No. 2008-CP-0002
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BILLY EUGENE FOX, SR.,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Formal Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS'HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS
AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that
a Formal Administration has
been filed in the Estate of BILLY
EUGENE FOX, SR., Deceased,
File Number 2008-CP-0002, by
the Circuit Court for LEVY County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is P.O. Drawer
610, Bronson, FL 32644.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the Decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against Decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is served within three
months oeafter-:the date of:the
first publication fRtRIlfIWtfifi0nst
file rtfiWl'aisT'WM AN rt
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
Decedent and persons having
claims or demands against the
estate of the Decedent must
file their, claims with this Court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this notice is January 10,
2008.
Person Giving Notice
BILLY EUGENE FOX, JR.
6495 Huntsmen Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
SAttorney for Person Giving
Notice
GREGORY V. BEAUCHAMP,
PA.
Florida Bar No. 178770
P.O. Box 1129
Chiefland, FL 32644
Telephone (352) 493-1458
Pub: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVILACTION
CASE NO. 2007-CA-001063
CAPITAL CITY BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.
LYNN ANNE KING, a single
woman; and JOHN DOE or
JANE DOE, as Tenants in
Possession,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that I, DANNY SHIPP, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial
Circuit, in and for LEVY County,
Florida, pursuant to the Summary
Final Judgment in Foreclosure
entered in the above styled cause,
will sell at public sale the following
described property situate in
LEVY County, Florida to wit:
LOT 4, BLOCK 48,
UNIVERSITY OAKS,
according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page
15, 15H-15M, public records
of Levy County, Florida.
TOGETHER WITH
1985 CHAD Doublewide
Mobile Home bearing ID#s
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GAFL2AF33058465 and
GAFL2BF33058465.
Said sale shall be made to the
highest bidder for cash pursuant
to the Final Judgment entered
in the above styled cause and
will be held at the front door of
the LEVY County Courthouse in
Bronson, Florida, on the 28th day
of January, 2008, commencing at
the hour of 11:00 A.M.
All interested parties shall be
governed accordingly by this
Notice.
DATED this 7th day of January,
2008
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of the Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk'
Pub: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Ref. Number: 38-
2007CP000308
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROBERT PAUL CEKAU, also
known as ROBERT P. CEKAU,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of Robert Paul Cekau,
also known Robert P Cekau,
deceased, whose date of
death was October.17, 2007, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Levy County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which
is P.O. Drawer 610, Bronson,
FL 32621. 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 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 events estat
file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-
LICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE 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 January 10, 2008.
Personal Representative:
Aimee Cekau Stubbs
12251 103rd Avenue North
Seminole, Florida 33778
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
John H. Pecarek
Pecarek & Herman, Chartered
200 Clearwater Largo Road
South
Largo, Florida 33770
Telephone: (727) 584 8161
Fax: (727) 586 5813
Pub.: Jan. 10, 17, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Todd Hubbard d/b/a Kips
Mini-Storage, pursuant to the
provisions of the Florida Self
Storage Facility Act (Fla. Stat.
83.801 et sec.) hereby gives
notice of sale under said Act, to
wit:
On February 9, 2008 at
Kips Mini-Storage,13645 N.W
Hwy #19,Chief'land, FL,
Todd Hubbard or his agent will
conduct a sale at 10:00 a.m. by
sealed bids. Bids to be opened
at noon for the contents of
the bay or bays, rented to the
following person/ persons:
Tanya Akins
9809 S.W 51 Ave.
Trenton, Fla. 32693
Tashara Donaldson
P.O. Box 812
Chiefland, Fla. 32644
Betty Waters
P.O. Box 1858
Old Town, Fla. 32680
Harriet Beckwith
9490 N.W 133 Ln.
Chiefland. Fla. 32626
Alexander Delgado Jr.
724 Oak St.
Manchester, TN 37355
Miranda Watkins
P.O. Box 2311
Cross City, Fla. 32628
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Consists of household, personal
items or miscellaneous
merchandise, stored at Kips Mini-
Storage, 13645 N.W. Hwy # 19
Chiefland, Florida 32626. Sale is
being held to satisfy a statutory
lien.
Todd Hubbard
Kips Mini-Storage
13645 N.W. Hwy #1,9
Chiefland, Florida 32626
352-490-9591
Sale Date: Feb.09,2008
Pub: Jan.17, 24,2008
NOTICE OF SALE
BY CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned DANNY J. SHIPP,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Levy
County, Bronson, Florida, will on
February 4, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.
in the Lobby of the Levy County
Courthouse, 355 South Court
Street, Bronson, Levy County,
Florida, offer for sale and sell at
public outcry to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in
Levy County, Florida, to-wit:
LOTS 27, 28 AND 29,
BLOCK 7, CIRCLE "K"
RANCH SUBDIVISION
UNIT NO. 1, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 11, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
and
2001 HOMES OF MERIT
MOBILE HOME
VIN:
FLHML2B143223895A and
FLHML2B143223895B
Refrigerator, Air
Conditioner, Skirting, Range
and Steps
At the time of sale, as set forth
hereinabove, the successful high
bidder shall post with the Clerk a
deposit equal to five percent(5%)
of the final bid.. The deposit shall
be applied to the sale price at the
time of payment. The balance of
the sale price shall be paid in full
to the Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the
same day as the sale.
This sale is made pursuant to
the Final Summary Judgment
entereQg Ig gg i l*" te
Circuit Court of Levy safetyy,
Florida, the style of which is:
GREEN TREE SERVICING
LLC, successor in Interest to
GREENPOINT CREDIT, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JERRY A. GAINES; DEBRA
A. GAINES a/k/a DEBRA ANN
GAINES; UNKNOWN PERSON
A
in possession of the
2001 HOMES OF MERIT
MOBILE HOME, VIN:
FLHML2B143223895A
and FLHML2B143223895B
and UNKNOWN PERSON B in
possession of the 2001 HOMES
OF MERIT MOBILE HOME,
VIN FLHML2B143223895A and
FLHML2B143223895B.
Defendants
and the docket number of which
is 38-2007CA001062.
If 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 Court Bronson,
Florida at (352) 486-5228 within
2 working days of your receipt of
this Motion and Notices; if you are
hearing impaired call 1 (800) 955-
8771, if you are voice impaired,
call 1 (800) 955-8770.
IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE
MAY BE ADDITIONAL MONEY
FROM THE SALE AFTER THE
PAYMENT OF PERSONS WHO
ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID
FROM THE SALE PROCEEDS
PURSUANT TO THE FINAL
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE
LIENHOLDER CLAIMING A
RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING
AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK
NO LATER' THAN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL
TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL
NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY
REMAINING FUNDS.
WITNESS my hand and the
official seal of this Honorable
Court on January 8, 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk, Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Conformed copies to:
J. ARBY FAN SLYKE, ESQUIRE
Post Office Box 13244
Pensacola, Florida 32591
GREEN TREE SERVICING
LLC, successor in interest to
GREENPOINT CREDIT LLC
G Legal Notices
9119 Corporate Lake Drive,
Suite 175
Tampa, Florida 33634
JERRY A. GAINES
15170 NW 76th Court
Chiefland, Florida 32626
DEBRAA. GAINES a/ka DEBRA
ANN GAINES
15170 NW 76TH Ct.
Chiefland, Florida 32626
JERRY A. GAINES
Post Office Box 335
Chiefland, Florida 32644
DEBRAA. GAINES a/k/a
DEBRAANN GAINES
Post Office Box 335
Chiefland, Florida 32644
Pub:Jan. 17, 24, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 38-2007-CP-000201
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RUDOLPH COLEMAN,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS
AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an
Order of Summary Administration
has been entered in the estate of
Rudolph Coleman, deceased, File
Number: 38-2007-CP-000201, by
the Circuit Court for Levy County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is Post Office
Box 610, Bronson, Florida 32621;
that the decedent's date of death
was 10 February 2007; that the
value of the estate is $23,018.23
and the names and addresses
of those to whom it has been
assigned are:
Name &Address.
Audrey Bonita Coleman
Post Office Box 1419
Hawthorne, Florida 32640
Japeria Denise Joiner
11052 NW 12th Lane
Ocala, Florida 34482
Dominique Coleman
Post Office Box 404
Williston, Florida 32696
Kenneth Wesley
Post Office Box 825
Williston, Florida 32696
ALL iNT2ERESTDAPERSONS
ARE NOTIFIED THAT-"
All creditors of the estate ofthe
decedent and persons having
claims or demands against the
estate of the decedent other than
those for whom provision for full
payment was made in the Order of
Summary Administration must file
their claims in this court WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702
OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
OTHER APPLICABLE TIME
PERIOD. ANY CLAIM FILED
WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS
OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH
IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this Notice is 1-17-08.
BENEFICIARY
AUDREY BONITA COLEMAN
Post Office Box 1419
Hawthorne, Florida 32640
KEYSER & WOODWARD, PA.
Attorneys for Beneficiary
TIMOTHY KEYSER
Florida Bar Number: 181740
Post Office Box 92
Interlachen, Florida 32148
(386) 684-4673
fax: (386) 684-4674
Pub: Jan. 17,24,2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 2007-CA-1072
FRIER FINANCE, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WILLIAM M. BIGGIN and
MICHELLLE BIGGIN, husband
and wife; unknown tenants;
and other unknown parties
in possession, including the
unknown spouse of any person in
possession of the property and if a
Buying
Tax Deeds?
JVeed to. ctew. te tithe?
&Epedetced, Dependable
Sewice autd
Reasonable
Rates!
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eCayuette J. Weidne't
ATTORNEY AT LAW
(352) 486-3753
Page 16 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008
LEGALSIAROUND LEVY COUNTY
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Legal Notices
named Defendant's is deceased,
the surviving spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors,
and all other parties claiming by,
through, under or against that
Defendant, and all claimants,
persons or parties, natural or
corporate, or whose exact legal
status is unknown, claiming under
any of the named or described
Defendants,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that pursuant to a Default Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated
January 7, 2008 in the above
referenced case in which FRIER
FINANCE, INC. is Plaintiff,
and WILLIAM BIGGIN AND
MICHELLE BIGGIN; unknown
tenants; and other unknown
parties in possession, including the
unknown spouse of any person in
possession of the property, and if
a named Defendant is deceased,
the surviving spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors,
and all other parties claiming by,
through, under or against that
Defendant, and all claimants,
persons or parties, natural or
corporate, or whose exact legal
status is unknown, claiming under
any of the named or described
Defendants, are Defendants, I,
DANNY J. SHIPP, Clerk of the
Court, will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the BOCC
meeting room in the Levy County
Courthouse at 355 S. Court
Street, Bronson, Florida, at 11:00
o'clockA.M. (or as soon thereafter
as Plaintiffs counsel may direct
provided that said sale must be
commenced prior to 2:00 o'clock
P.M.) on the 4th day of February,
2008, the following described
property set forth in the Default
Final Judgment of Foreclosure:
Lot 6, Block 29, REPLAT
OFWILLISTONHIGHLANDS
UNIT 5, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book
4, Page 5, Public Records of
Levy County, Florida.
(*Entertainer?)
TOGETHER WITH A 2005
Fleetwood *Enetrtainer
Double-Wide Home, bearing
ID#pAFL43477230CY21 A
and- GAFL4347,7Y2 Y21 B,
located thereon.
Any and all bidders, parties or
other interested persons shall
contact the information desk of
the Clerk of the Court prior to the
scheduled foreclosure sale who
will advise of the exact location in
the Levy County Courthouse for
the foreclosure sale.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FORM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILEA
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE.
[NOTE: If 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
Court Administrator, 201 East
University Avenue, Gainesville,
Florida 32601, Telephone: (352)
374-3648, within two (2) working
days of your receipt of this Notice
or pleading. If you are hearing
G LegalNotices
or voice impaired, please call: 1-
800-955-8771]
WITNESS my hand and the
official seal of said Court, this 8th
day of January, 2008 at Bronson,
Levy County, Florida.
HONORABLE DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
(COURT SEAL)
By Gwen McElroy
As Deputy Clerk
THE DECKER LAW FIRM, PA.
320 White Avenue
Post Office Box 1288
Live Oak, Florida 32064
Telephone: (386) 364-4440
Telecopier: (386) 364-4508
Email: decklaw@alltel.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
Pub:Jan. 17,24, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 38-2007 CP 000305
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JAMES R. O'BRIEN,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of JAMES R. O'BRIEN,
deceased, whose date of death
was September 16, 2007, File
Number 38-2007 CP 000305, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Levy County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
PO. Box 610, Bronson, Florida
32621. The name and address
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, including unmatured,
contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this
notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the
lecedent-and other perso-ns-
having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate,
must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this Notice is January 17,
2008.
Personal Representative:
SHARON SORRELL
5460 S Carol Terrace
Inverness, Florida 34452
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Gordon H. Coffman
Attorney at Law
9280-7 College Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
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Pub.: Jan. 17, 24, 2008
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IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2007-CP- 000306
IN RE: ESTATE OF:
TRISSIE G. STEWART,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of TRISSIE G. STEWART,
deceased, File Number 2007-
CP-000306, is pending in the
Circuit Court in and for Levy
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is Levy
County, Florida Probate Division,
P.O. Drawer 610, Bronson,
Florida, 32621. Th4 names and
addresses of the Co-Personal
Representatives 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 served, must file their
claims with his Court WITHIN
THE LATER OF (3) THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR ( 30) THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons who
have claims or demands against
the decedent's estate must
file their claims with this court
WITHIN (3) THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, NOT SO FILED
WITHINTHETIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PORBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTHWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD 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 January 17, 2008.
Personal Representative
ALBERT J. STEWART, JR.
14915 Waterline,Rd
Braenton, Florida 34212
Personal Representative
MARIANNE R. KLUVER
P.O. Box 56
Myakka City, Florida 34251
J. HARRIS RHYNE, ESQUIRE
Florida Bar # 224715
J. HARRIS RHYNE, PA.
701 Eighth Avenue West
Palmetto, Florida 34221
(941) 729-5651
Attorney for Personal.
Representatives.
Pub.: Jan. 17, 24, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
D.A.M. Properties,. LLP,
Commercial Division, d/b/a
L&L Storage, pursuant to the
provisions of the Florida Self
Storage Facility Act (Fla. Stat.
83.801, et sec.), hereby gives
notice of sale under said Act,
to wit: On February 1, 2008, at
L&L Storage, 2990 N.E. 200th
Avenue,Williston, Florida, D.A.M.
Properties, LLP, Commercial
Division, by and through its
agent, will conduct a sale at 9:00
AM by sealed bids to the highest
bidder. Bids to be opened by
Noon with viewing from 9;00 AM
until Noon for the contents of the
storage bay or bays rented by
the following person/persons:
Carl Appling
2631 SE 132nd Court
Morriston, FL 32668
James Layton
329 SE 2nd Street
Williston, FL 32696
Betty Robinson Monroe
4210 NE, 204th Ave.
Williston, FL 32696
Christopher Rounds
14038 NE 50th Place
Williston, FL 32696
Kevin Hilburn
2451 SE Hwy 41
Morriston, FL 32668
Amanda Henderson
P.O. Box 104
Williston, FL 32696
Consists of household,
personal, or miscellaneous items,
stored at L&L Storage, 2990 N.E.
200th Avenue, Williston, Florida.
Sale is being made to satisfy a
statutory lien.
Dated January 14, 2008
L&L Storage
2990 N.E. 200th Avenue
Williston, Florida 32696
(352) 528-6179
Sale Date: February 1, 2008
Pub:Jan.17,24,2008
Bomb Scare
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
forgot," CHS Principal Pamela Asbell said.
Chiefland police responded immediately to the situation.
A combination of surveillance technology and reports from the student-run Varsity Patrol
led authorities to a quick resolution. Within an hour, officers had located the responsible
student and received a confession.
"The city police were efficient, professional and timely," said Turnipseed. "And our
school's Youth Crime Watch was instrumental in solving this case."
As a part of the YCW Varsity Patrol, two students tour the school buildings at all times.
Equipped with two-way radios and clipboards, students document each place visited,
reporting any unusual activity. "More than 50 percent of the student population is part of
the Youth Crime Watch," Assistant Principal Carol Benge said. "CMS students take pride
in their school," she said, adding that each student pays dues to participate in the YCW
organization.
Recently installed security cameras informed authorities
which students had entered the restroom during the timeline
established by Varsity Patrol reports.
The hallway cameras are linked to the administrators'
computers where they can access live feed or play back past
events. From skipping class to bullying to bomb threats, "the
cameras have practical applications across the spectrum," / ,
Benge said.
The cameras narrowed the search to two female students.
After obtaining handwriting samples, police interviewed a
suspect, who promptly confessed.
Police determined that the bomb threat was a hoax.
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Page 18 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008
Miss Honey Says...
Hi ya'll,
Here I sit with pen and pad missing Jim and
Dear Old Dad, the two best friends I ever had.
Jesus called they had to go. We'll meet again pne day I know.
Life is short and filled with pain and we can't see the sunshine
through the rain. But, when this life on earth is through we'll
meet again, beyond the blue.
Well today has been one of those lonely days. A tear jerker
you might say, but I will survive by the grace of God and his
love. Oh where would I be without Jesus? Did you know he
takes care of his own? And I am one of His.
Kathy and Bob gave me this little female dog, very tiny and
sweet, and I really love her and I also thank them for caring
and giving her to me. She stays in the recliner with me and
she rides beside me in the car. She is a little doll, so I named
her Baby Doll.
Well since I am late writing this I better shut up and take
this to the Journal. So until next week I'll say God bless each
of you and I'll try and do better next week.
Take Care and God Bless
So says
Miss Honey
Log Cabin Quilters met Thurs., Jan. 10 at the Levy
County Quilt Museum. Quilting goes on the quilts we
have in now. Both are Log Cabins and how good it is to
have Elvena Davidson and Dorothy Reggs who come
each year and quilt. We welcome them home for a few
months.
How good it was to have Goldie back from Ocala
where she was visiting her daughter Pat. Welcome home
Goldie, we did miss you.
What a great day we had last Saturday with our Pickin'
on the Porch. We did have it inside as the weather was
a little chilly and we didn't.want anyone to get sick. We
will have it in February and March, maybe by then we
can get others to come out and play. We have these the
first Saturday of each month.
We want to wish Doris Beauchamp a happy birthday.
As we all get older we are thankful for all of our days
and look forward to more.
Derick and seven boys were out Wednesday and got so
much done. Thanks Lancaster.
Lunch today was so good; stir fry, cheese and
macaroni, peas, cabbage, chicken, okra patties, fruit
sld id ad Thii ch Iliire.
Winnelle Home
Director, Levy County Quilt Museum
Impact Fee
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
that it would not be possible. If there is no growth for three
years, the ordinance will have to be rewritten by the BoCC
and will have to be enacted again. Even at a 70% discount,
Tony Parker stated, "I will not vote for the ordinance if
growth was like it is now." All members of the BoCC
agreed.
School Board Superintendent Cliff Norris asked that
maybe the County Commissioners would like to reimburse
the school board for part of the taxpayers' $35,000 that was
used to pay for the survey. If the study has to be redone, it
will be after the 2010 census. That means three years of not
having enough money for the students and the burden the
new population will put on the school system. Norris also
expressed his concern by stating, "Growth will come, it
may be slow now, but it won't always be slow." The county
schools are full and when new students move into the area,
the schools have to accept them; they do not have a choice.
BoCC Chairman Sammy Yearty then made a motion to
adopt the ordinance. No second followed.
Rather than have thetaxpayers lose the $35,000 survey
expense, it was suggested that the BoCC pass the ordinance
with more of a discount, less dollars, for now. The issue of
funds can be address every October and it can change as
growth changes. The SBLC agreed to increase the impact
fee discount to 80% of the suggested amount of $4,083.
For the third time, Sammy Yearty motioned for the
ordinance to be adopted as is, except with a discounted rate
of 80%. Stevens seconded the motion, and the ordinance
was adopted. Ninety days after the effective date of this -
ordinance, all residential construction occurring within Levy
County, unincorporated areas and within the municipal
boundaries of the cities shall pay the following Educational
System Impact Fee prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit.
Single-family Detached house $816.00
Multi-family Dwelling Unit $416.00
Mobile Home $637.00
At least 90 days prior to October 1 of each year, the board
will adopt an Annual Educational System Impact Fee Index
Ordinance that will determine the amount of the impact fees.
The fees collected by the county or by a permitting city will
be deposited quarterly to the school board. The impact fee
is additional to all other fees and charges or assessments
due for the issuance of a building permit. If the fee is paid
prior to the issuance of the building permit and the permit
expires prior to completion of the construction project, the
fee can be refunded with an application. Refunds can also
be obtained if the funds collected were not expended prior
to the end of the fiscal year following the eighth anniversary
of the date upon which the fee was paid. The SBLC will
prepare an annual report to reflect the expenditures of the
impact fees during the previous year;
The impact fees will be deposited into a separate trust
account and maintained by the SBLC. Monies deposited
will be used solely for the purpose of providing growth-
necessitated capital improvements to educational plants and
ancillary plants of the education system including, but not
limited to: land acquisition, including the cost of acquisition;
professional services such as architecture, engineering,
surveying, landscaping, soil and material testing, legal,
appraisals and construction management; design and
construction documents; development improvements to
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construction; permitting fees; design and construction of
education plants and ancillary plants, drainage facilities;
furniture and equipment necessary to accommodate students,
faculty, administrators, staff and education programs;
school buses for transportation of students; repayment of
monies borrowed; and developing cost of implementing and
updating the Impact Fee study. Money deposited will also
be used to provide capital improvements to the Education
system as necessitated by growth and shall not be used for
any expenditure that would be classified as a maintenance or
repair expense.
Exemption for the impact fees are: expansion or alterations
to existing dwelling units where no other unit is created;
replacement or construction of accessory building or
structures; tie-down permits for mobile homes which
have already paid an impact fee when home was situated;
government-owned residential construction; housing for
older persons and residential construction that qualifies as
affordable housing.
No one likes to pay more taxes and fees but our school
system will need funds as the county grows in population.
School board member Paige Brookins commented, "The state
gives funds for the 'need at the time,' it does not give funds
for future growth. This impact fee is a revenue source for
future growth. This is a proactive approach for future needs."
Erin Baldwin and James Breeden
Wa! tuciimv W aedecv ^&o' CWed
Mr. and Mrs. John Dan Baldwin III of Gainesville,
Florida announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin
Danielle Baldwin, to James Everett Breeden III, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Breeden, Jr. of Williston.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Gainesville High School
in Gainesville and received her B.A. degree from the
University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
She is bitiployed by the Aikietiban Heai-t Asbiiation as all
Assistant Director. Erin is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jdhn Dan Baldwin, Jr, of Gainesville, Mrs. James H. Gassett,
Sr. of Keystone Heights and the late James H. Gassett, Sr.
The bridegroom-elect graduated from Williston High
School and received an associate degree from Santa Fe
Community College. 'He is employed by Breeden Pulpwood-
Company, Inc. Jeb is the grandson of Mrs. James E. Breeden,
Sr, of Williston, the late James E. Breeden, Sr. and the late
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell K..Richmond of Kokomo, Indiana.
The wedding is planned for April 12, 2008 in Williston.
,len Retires After
S" 1 I
Sandra Allen of Chiefland
was honored for 38 years of '
work for Brookins Tractor/
Southern Ag and GreenSouth
Equipment with a surprise
retirement dinner at the Pictured left to right; Tony Marlow, general manager, Green
Usher Center in Chiefland in South Equipment; Keith Marshall, owner, Green South
December. Equipment; Sandra Allen; Zane Smith, owner Green South
Sandra writes, "I was hired Equipment; Thomas Brookins, previous owner, Brookins
on November 21, 1969 by. Tractor; Loran Brookins, sales rep, Green South Equipment
Thomas Brookins at Brookins and Sam Coyle, manager of Chiefland Green South
Equipment.
Tractor to work in the office asEquipment.
a bookkeeper. We did not have computers at that time and all book work was done on paper.
There were a lot of changes when computers were introduced to the dealership."
"In 1990, a dealership was opened in Newberry with Loran Brookins managing that store.
In 2001, Mr. Brookins decided to sell the two dealerships to the Marshalls and Smiths, who
had a dealership in Hastings and that company became Southern Ag & Turf. After four years,
the three dealerships merged with four other John Deere dealerships and the company then
became GreenSouth Equipment. GreenSouth Equipment now has twelve stores."
"I have seen a lot of changes in the past 38 years; farming, equipment, customers, and how
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