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The Williston High School Chorus perform during the Broadway-themed Gala Saturday
night. See Gala coverage on back page.
School Board of Levy County
Approves Electronic Bid Process
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
The Levy County School Board voted to authorize use of the electronic bidding service
company BidBridge.
Prior to the board's vote, Jim Taylor of BidBridge explained his company's service as a
new bidding process that functions as a "reverse auction" that would "help this county save
money."
Taylor said the process was opposite of what happens on E-bay where one product has
multiple buyers and thus the price rises. When multiple vendors compete to supply a needed
product, the price falls, said Taylor.
Electronic bidding lets vendors bid in real time to provide the needed product. As
vendors place their bid, all they can see on the computer screen is what order their bid came
in. Then they can lower their price to compete for the contract.
BidBridge charges the lowest bidder 3 percent of the contract price. The typical bid
auction takes place in 30 to 90 minutes, said Taylor.
"This procedure could save us money," Superintendent Cliff Norris stated. "We're
getting ready to make a big tech purchase, 450-500 new computers," he said.
The School Board voted unanimously to authorize usage of the electronic bid service.
SBLC is under no obligation and will continue to use the traditional bid method for some
projects but now has the option of utilizing the electronic reverse auction when deemed
appropriate.
Financial Issues Top Agenda for
Bronson Council
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Financial issues topped the agenda at the Town of Bronson Council meeting Monday
night. Items of importance included excessive utility charges, monies spent without the
council's vote, and money to be spent for park upgrades.
After receiving an almost $11,000 water and sewer bill, the Levy County Jail will
disconnect from the town's sewer system. "On Friday.we will go back to our own system,"
said Major Johnson of the LCSO.
The jail currently budgets $2400 a month for such services and cannot see the viability
of staying connected to the town's system at five times the cost. "We don't mind paying our
fair share, but we don't want to pay for it all," Maj. Johnson said.
He added that eventually the jail may consider a re-hookup if the council is able to
provide a mutually satisfactory solution for both parties.
Berlon Weeks addressed fellow council members regarding the Jackson-House. He
inquired as to why the town has spent roughly $250,000 on renovations, but has yet to vote
on a single expense. "How did we spend a quarter of a million dollars and not vote on it,"
he asked.
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Built in 1876, the historic James M. Jackson Jr. house
was donated to the Town of Bronson in 1998 by Perkins
State Bank. The town initially planned to turn the home into
a recreational facility. Because it is not designed for such
use, consideration is now being given to the possibility of
relocating town hall to the Jackson house.
No resolution was made and the Jackson House will
continue to be a topic of interest in future town meetings.
In their final decision of the evening, the council agreed
to spend approximately $46,000 to upgrade the electrical
system at the town park. This will benefit the upcoming
Humane Society Chili Cook-off and Concert to be held in
late February, and will make it possible to accommodate
future events as well.
Inside This Issue
Editorial ...............................3
Obituaries .........................4...
Community Events............... 5
Tides ...............................
Real Estate Guide ...............12
Business Directory...............14
Sports......................... 7-10 Classifieds/Legals.......... 14-16
Journal photo by Kellie Parkin
The current inventory of Bronson Fire Department includes,four trucks. The acquisition of a
fifth has sparked controversial allegations from one area resident.
Council Publicly Chastised,
Fire Chief Resigns then
Reconsiders
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Members of the Town of Bronson Council received public ridicule Monday night when
former councilmember Edith Brown chastised them for their lack of order, rule-following,
and decision-making.
"You're making a mess of this city," Brown stated to the council at their monthly
meeting Feb. 5. She described the order of the town council as a "media circus,' and advised
them that based on calls she has received from Tallahassee, the town is "this close to having
the charter pulled." Brown offered no evidence to substantiate the claim.
Brown focused on the group as well as indiv idual council members. "You have a gavel.
You have the authority to shut up people. Use it," she said to Mayor Franklin Schuler.
Brown repeatedly invoked her 27 years experience on the Bronson Council to support
her allegations and advice. "Do you know what I did my first year on the council?" she
asked newest member Berlon Weeks. "I kept my mouth shut," she said..
Brown also claimed the council had broken Florida Sunshine Laws that regulate
private communication regarding government business between members. Councilmember
Melody LaFlam countered that no such occurrence took place and that the council is aware
of past meeting minutes that convey such misconceptions. "The minutes incorrectly implied
that a private meeting happened. It did not," she said.
Brown acknowledged the possibility of poorly recorded minutes and moved on to
address other perceived missteps made by the council. "You pulled an engineer out of the
audience and hired him. You can't do that," she said.
Councilmember Berlon Weeks clarified the council's actions. Following proper
procedure, "we placed an ad in the paper... Mr. Dubari was the only one to apply," he said.,
The Fire Department featured prominently in Brown's list of grievances. "You have a
Fire Chief that lives outside city limits that goes against your charter," she said. "And you
gave him permission to purchase a truck without any guidelines."
Councilmember Melody LaFlam referenced an exception for town employees to live
outside city limits. "We have an ordinance in place that allows for this, and it includes the
Fire Chief," she stated.
An investigation into prior meetings confirmed Laflam's assertions. According to
the minutes from the June 7, 2004 Bronson Council meeting, it was then-councilmember
Edith Brown herself who made the motion to initiate the ordinance change process to
allow employees and volunteer firemen to reside outside city limits. Councilmember
Aaron Edmondson seconded Brown's motion. These minutes are available online at www.
townofbronson.com.
LaFlam also refuted any impropriety regarding the truck acquisition. "The truck was
purchased properly." Before the purchase was made, Lombardo outlined in detail the
options and financial obligations involved for the council.
Brown moved on, stating the critical need to commence the next phase in the town's
sewage system. "Bite the bullet," she advised the council, "even if it means borrowing a
bunch of money. Put in Phase II... Stop having task forces and committees that accomplish
nothing and make the tough decisions."
As she took her seat, Brown concluded, "You can talk it to death, but ain't nothing
getting done."
Vice-Mayor Beatrice Mongo reacted to Brown's comments, stating, "I feel like I've
just been chastised by my mother."
After the harangue, Brown disrupted the proceedings by "cracking jokes," according
to a man seated next to her. At one point, the town attorney, Steven Warm, asked if he had
unintentionally made a joke. "No sir," the unidentified man said. After the meeting, the man
confided "she's a hoot, I couldn't stop laughing."
Bronson Fire Chief Rick Lombardo began his monthly report to the council by
addressing Brown's accusations. He said he was solicited by members of the current
council and that they were fully aware of his place of residence. "I've done everything I
could to grow this department and it has grown for two years," he said.
Regarding the newly purchased truck, Lombardo stated, "I bought the truck because it
is the job of the Fire Chief to make sure the department has the equipment it needs." At that
time, "No one said anything to the contrary," he said.
Lombardo concluded his comments with his immediate resignation. "As of tonight, I
resign," he said. He left the meeting before any additional comments could be obtained.
The following day, after an outpour of public response asking him to reconsider,
Lombardo expressed plans to rescind his resignation and spoke of his determination to
follow through with improving the Fire Department. "I've had time to think about it, and
I've decided to stay," he said in a telephone interview Tuesday. Lombardo spoke with
pride regarding his time with the department. "We've never been over budget, and we've
followed every procedure properly,"
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Mn BUT ANYWAY
I uy E.Sheffield
There was a whole passel of sour
looking fellows in the room that night,
looking like deer caught in the headlights.
Even Pastor wore a plastic smile, and he
was the one who'd recommended this
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The class began innocently enough, with some little
teaching about how we're to love our spouses and all. I kept
from nodding off through most of it, but then, to my horror,
they announced we'd end each night's session with some
sappy little share-fest. Oh brother! How in the world had I let
my wife talk me into this?
Thankfully we fellows weren't the only ones suffering. I
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I did good compared to some of the other fellows. One big
guy named Jim was brutally honest. "I don't have anything to
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Then he folded his arms and nodded to the poor sucker who
was next. "Now that's worth the price of admission," I giggled
under my breath.
After a couple of weeks people began to loosen up. I mean
really loosen up. They were shedding their steeple people
exteriors left and right. I'll be honest; I was getting a little
nervous. What ifAngie disregarded my warnings and told off
on me?
Eventually, I must admit, I could no longer deny the
teaching was helpful, even if it was causing Angie and me to
argue all the way home. I was even enjoying my turn during
the snitch-fest at the end. Most of all I was reveling in the fact
that Angie and I weren't the only couple at the church who
still had a few issues to iron out.
Maybe that's what finally helped old Jim to break his
silence. One night, out of the blue, he uncrossed his arms and
spoke a couple of sentences. Okay, so it was only an angry
response to one of his wife's earlier accusations, but it was a
start. The next week he did it again. Too bad it was our last
regular class. Jim might have accidentally opened up pretty
soon.
For the final night they planned a fancy marriage vows
renewal shindig. They asked each of us to invite as many
people as we could and prepare a few words to say about
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could only imagine how Jim felt.
When that night arrived we all got married again. That
was easy. Waiting for our turn to speak was the tough part.
Everyone did fine though, saying wonderful things about the
program, eloquently trying to persuade their family members
to get some help too. We all held our breath when Jim was
called to the podium.
I couldn't believe it. The big fellow lumbered up and
snatched that microphone off the stand like he had been
waiting for this moment all of his life. I don't recall all of
what he said over the next ten minutes, but it starting with,
"I came into the class thinking I was the only one who had
problems..." By the time he finished preaching, family
members were practically climbing over each other to get
back to the sign up sheet.
It certainly was a night to remember, and one that helps me
realize why I'm often so open and transparent in these stories.
I believe people need to know Christians suffer the same
temptations, trials, and hardships as everyone else. We often
sin like everyone else too, despite having all of God's help.
Yes, we all fall short of God's glory. One of the biggest ways
is when we try to pretend we are holier than thou.
Christians are not superior people. We're just plain folks
who finally got honest enough with ourselves to recognize our
need for help, and accepted God's invitation to hide ourselves
in Christ when He called.
God is calling you today. Why don't you climb into the
ark and be saved with us? Ask Jesus to be your Lord. For
everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious
standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that
we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when He
freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented
Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God
when they believe that Jesus sacrificed His life, shedding His
blood... Romans 3:23-25 NLT
But Anyway Big Jim is one of my best friends at church
now, though I can hardly get a word in edgewise around him.
He's also one of the most devout Christian men I know, and he's
real. That class really helped him come out of his shell. I guess he
just needed to know we Christians are all in the same boat.
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OBITUARIES/WORSHIP
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OBITUARIE
KATHRYN FRANCES CAUSEY
Kathryn Frances Causey of Cedar Key, passed away
January 30, 2008 in Jacksonville. She was 74. Born in
Tampa, she moved to Cedar Key from Jacksonville 15 years
ago.
Ms. Causey was a member of the Cedar Key United
Methodist Church and a member of the Fortune 500 Club.
She was a Certified Public Accountant who served many of
the local businesses and residences. She was also a pilot.
She loved the people of Cedar Key and her life there.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Lennon.
Ms. Causey is survived by many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 4, 2008
at the Cedar Key United Methodist Church with Pastor
Clark Reichert officiating. Burial followed at the Cedar Key
Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of Hiers-Baxley
Funeral Services in Chiefland.
LORENE ANDERSON FRYE
Lorene Anderson Frye passed away Monday, January
28, 2008 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She was 76. She
was born in Mocksville, N.C and moved to South Florida
in 1957 and then to Williston in 1979. 'She worked for FW
Woolworth in the food industry most of her adult life. She
was a member of her beloved Bronson Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late John and Minnie
Anderson. Seven sisters and two brothers preceded her in
death.
She is ,survived by her son, Jerry Pastore of Bronson;
grandchildren, David and Katie Leonard of Bronson; and 28
nieces and nephews.
A memorial was held Thursday, January 31 at the
Bronson Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the
family requests that donations be made to Haven Hospice in
Chiefland in memory of Lorene Anderson Frye.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston was in charge of
arrangements.
NANCY GROGAN
Nancy Grogan, age 61, passed away Friday. She was born
in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on January 11, 1947. Pembroke,
Ky. was where her heart was and where she grew up. Nancy
graduated from South West High School in Miami and
attended Murray State College in Kentucky. She went on
to be a teacher in.Homestead and ran a successful daycare
in Williston. Nancy was a devout member of the Bronson
Church of God. Nancy spent her last few weeks at her
daughter's home in Morriston where she went home to be
with the Lord on February 1, 2008.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 27 years, Dennis
Grogan; her parents Kenneth and Jane Keller; her brother,
Kenneth Keller, Jr.; her daughter, Kellie Barley (Eric); and
her three grandchildren, Trey, Colton and Amanda.
A.memorial.service.,was held forher.onMonday, ...
February 4, at the Bronson Church of God. ,
KnauffFunerabHome, Willistonmwas i.-charge of.-.-T
arrangements.
RUSELL ERICKSON
Russell Erickson, age 84, passed away at home on
January 31, 2008 in Chiefland Born June 4, 1923 in
Norwalk, Conn., he and his wife Anna moved to the
Chiefland area about eight years ago from Franklin, N.C. He
was of the Baptist faith, a member of the VFW of Norwalk,
American Legion, N.C. and a member of LST, N.C. He
enjoyed building remote control gliders from scratch.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Erickson; sons, Bruce,
Russell Jr., and Thomas; daughter, Dale; brother, Kalvin;
three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make
donations to Haven Hospice.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home, Chiefland.
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IZETTA "POPPY" LU HILL
Izetta "Poppy" Lu Hill, passed away on January 28, 2008
at Palatka Health Care Center. She was 78. She was born
in Otter Creek, Florida on October 1, 1929 to Haygood
and Izetta Ellzey. She spent most of her life in Otter Creek,
Florida, and the last eight years in Palatka. She was a former
council member for the Town of Otter Creek.
She is survived by sons, Doyle Hill, Douglas Hill
(Elizabeth), and Donald Hill (Bonnie); daughter, Diane Lee
(Larry); sister, Wilma Sherlock (Wayne); six grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
Services were held on Thursday, January 31 at 1 p.m. at
the Ellzey United Methodist Church with Reverend Billy
Keith officiating. Burial followed at the Ellzey Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the
Ellzey United Methodist Church building fund.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home in Chiefland.
DENNIS T. MURRAY
Dennis T. Murray of Chiefland passed away January 28,
2008 at his home. He was 91.
Born in New York City, he moved to this area in 1973
from Brentwood, Long Island, N.Y.
He retired as an air brake maintainer for New York City
Subway. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Margaret
Murray, and infant daughter Maureen Murray.
He is survived by his daughters, Denise (Jim) Boyle of
Chiefland, Patricia Conroy of West Islip, N.Y., Margaret
Yanoti of Beverly Hills; sisters Mary Adams and Anna
Miraglia, both of New York, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-
grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, February 2, 2008 at St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Joe McDonnell
officiating. Burial followed at Chiefland Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of Hiers-Baxley
'Funeral Services, Chiefland.
ALICE IRENE SMITH
Mrs. Alice Irene Smith, 86, of Chiefland died Monday,
February 4, 2008 at home
after an extended illness.
Mrs. Smith was born in
Bell on March 30, 1921. She ,
was a graduate of Bell High
School. She lived on the
family farm from birth until
her marriage to Herman Guy
Smith, Sr. on Dec. 22, 1939.
Mrs. Smith lived in Gulf
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1954.
Mr. Smith passed away
on December 28, 1989. Mrs. Smith worked for 15 years as a
wife and homemaker until her children left home. Thereafter,
she worked as a salesperson at Griffin's Department Store
and as manager and salesperson at Rodgers Department
Store.
Mrs. Smith was a loving and devoted wife, mother,
grandmother and homemaker. She also lived a committed
Christian life and enjoyed her church and especially her
tenure as an adult Ladies Sunday School teacher for 27
years.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her three children, H. Guy
Smith, Alice Johnson and Cheryl Easley; sister Pauline
French, 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life and funeral services will be held
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church
in Chiefland with Dr. Darel Mitchell officiating. Visitation
with the family will be at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to
the service at the church. Burial will follow at Chiefland
Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral
Services, Chiefland.
CALVIN O'NEAL
Calvin O'Neal passed away at Haven Hospice in
Chiefland, Fla. on January 31, 2008. He was 81. He was born
October 19, 1926 in Moultrie, Georgia to John and Essie
O'Neal. He has been a resident of the Chiefland area since
1980 coming here from Hollywood, Fla. He was a member
of the Chiefland Golf and Country Club, the VFW Rebel
Post 5511 of Chiefland. He enjoyed playing cards.
He is survived by his sons, Calvin O'Neal, Jr., Roy
O'Neal, and William Mortiz; daughters, Katherine Johnson,
Pattie Suite, Sharon Kidwell, and Brenda Frame; and by
numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be
made to Haven Hospice.
Visitation was held Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at KnauffFuneral Home, Chiefland.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home, Chiefland.
LUELLA C. OSTEEN
Luella C. Osteen of Cross City passed away Thursday,
January 31, 2008 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She was
79.,
Mrs. Osteen was born in Old Town and was a lifetime
resident of Dixie County. She worked for the Dixie County
School System as a custodian until her retirement.
She was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, W.A. Osteen.
Mrs. Osteen is survived by her son, Danny (Wanda)
Osteen of Cross City; grandchildren, Tonya Howell,
Nancy Hollis, Misty Lynch and Shelly Osteen, and 8 great-
grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, February 3, 2008 at
the New Prospect Baptist Church with the Reverend Billy
Robson officiating. Burial followed at Butler Cemetery in
Horseshoe Beach. Arrangements were under the care of the
Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City.
SHERRY ELAINE F77ET.I.
Sherry Elaine Ezzell, 32, of Old Town passed away
Sunday, February 3, 2008 as a result of a car accident in
Chiefland. Born in Jacksonville she lived in Chiefland
from 1994 to July 2007 when she moved to Old Town with
her family. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Hardeetown Baptist Church in Chiefland. She was a member
of the National Guard Reserves.
She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Fred Ezzell of
Old Town; her two. sons, James Perry Ezzell and Walter Lee
Ezzell, both of Old Town; her parents the Reverend and Mrs.
Stanley (Nancy) Sparkman of Sebastian; sister Kori Chin
of England; brothers Shawn Sparkman of Boston, Mass.,
Benjamin Sparkman of West Palm Beach, Joseph Sparkman,
of Sebastian; and her grandmothers, Ruth Sparkman of Vero
Beach and Beverly Cooley of Ft. Lauderdale.
Memorial services will be Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.. at
Hardeetown Methodist Church with the Reverend Travis
Hudson officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral
Services, Chiefland.
HARRY WHITNEY PAYNE, JR.
Harry Whitney Payne, Jr. (Pops) passed into the arms of
the angels on February 1, 2008 at his home in Steinhatchee.
He was 77.
Beloved husband, father,
and teacher, he was born
on January 31, 1931 in
Providence, R.I. and moved to
Steinhathev;ith hi family_ f i. E
in 1971.,Harry was a-life-long _. -
mechanic and auto-mechanics
teacher. In 1987, he began
teaching vocational auto-
mechanics at Lancaster Correctional Institution in Trenton
and was named Teacher of the Year on numerous occasions.
He was instrumental in developing the 'auto-mechanics
program for the Department of Corrections for the State
of Florida and made Employee of the Year for the state in
2000. His declining health forced him to retire from this job .
that he loved in 2003. He was a member of the First United
Methodist-Church of Jena where he sang in the choir and
served as treasurer for 12 years.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a diesel
submarine engineman from 1950 to 1953.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry
Whitney Payne, Sr. and Lillian Nettie Allen.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Payne; his children
and their spouses, Debbie and Omar Castro of Steinhatchee,
Karen and Tom Hutton of Austin, Texas, and James Payne,
of Jacksonville; one sister and her husband, Lillian and
Eddie Leonard of Riverside, R.I.; his grandchildren, Nicole
Bartlett and her husband, Bob of Tampa, Jennifer Castro
and Jaime Hutton of Austin, Texas, and James Payne, Jr. of ;
Jacksonville; numerous nieces and nephews; and the light
of his life, his great-grandson, Avery Brooks Bartlett who he ,
lovingly called "The King;" and by Jan's sister, Lynn Rogers
who he referred to as "Ski."
He is also survived by his adopted sons from his auto-
mechanics family, many of whom he came to love and
with whom he stayed in contact. These men have been and
continue to be a means of support for Jan. "Pops" was a
perfect example of the phrase "change a life: be a teacher."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial
contributions be made to J3ig Bend Hospice who helped -:
to ease his suffering during the last weeks of his life. A
memorial celebration of his life is tentatively set for January
of 2009 so that his family, friends, and adopted sons will all
be able to attend. ,.
Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City was in charge of
arrangements.
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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 Williston AARP Chapter 912 meetings are held
the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the
,Oman Masonic Lodge, 250 NE 6 Blvd. in Williston.
,Deaf/Hearing Impaired Club in Levy County
Anew club has been set up in Levy County for the
,"deaf and hearing impaired. Meetings will be held the
first Friday of each month. The club will meet at the First
Baptist Church of Bronson fellowship hall from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Please bring a snack or drink to share. All deaf
andhearing impaired and their families;,sign language
ierpreters, 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.
City Of Chiefland To Celebrate Black History
Month
The City of Chiefland's Historic Train Depot will
host a month long exhibit for Black History Month. The
exhibit will feature photos and artifacts from Chiefland
and Levy County. Local Artist Carolyn Cohen's will host
the month long exhibit.
The Train Depot will be open Monday-Friday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for visitors to stop by and view the
exhibits.
To arrange for guided tours for schoolchildren or
larger groups please call Laurie Copeland, Financial
Project Coordinator at 352-493-6711.
The Train Depot is located just off Hwy 19, at 23 SE
2nd Avenue.
Current Events
Williston Area AARP Chapter to Meet Feb. 11
Arthritis will be the subject of the Williston Area AARP
Chapter program this month and the public is invited. The
Speaker will be Susan Hicks of Nature Coast Rehab. The
meeting begins at 9:30 a.m., Monday, February 11 at the
Ornan Masonic Lodge, 250 NE 6th Blvd., Williston. For
information, call 528-3323.
Chiefland Women's Club To Meet Feb. 11
The Chiefland Women's Club will meet on Monday,
Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. at the clubhouse located at 825 E. Park
Ave. We are planning the 2008 Watermelon Festival.
S Interested parties may call 493-4747 for more
S information. We are looking for new members.
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting Feb. 13
The next School Health Advisory Council meeting
will be held on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. The meeting will
be held at the School Board of Levy County Office in
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the board meeting room. The purpose of the meeting
will be to discuss and review Human Growth and
Development Curriculum. A guest from Citrus County
will share a curriculum that they currently use for high
school students. Other items for discussion will include
the Sphool Health Advisory Index and the annual
Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey. If you are
interested in attending or have any questions please
contact Angie Phillip, SHAC chair, at (352) 486-5261 or
Carol Jones at (352) 486-5231.
Relay for Life Valentine Dinner to be Held Feb. 14
The Relay for Life team at the First United Methodist
Church will host a Valentine Dinner on Thurs., Feb. 14.
This local night out for you and your valentine provides
a complete Prime Rib (dessert and beverage included)
dinner and shows your support for a worthy cause.
Tickets are $20 per person. Call the church office
(352) 528-3636 to make your holiday reservations.
On-site child care is available for $5. per child and
includes their dinner. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
at the FUMC Fellowship Hall (213 West Noble Ave,
Williston). Come enjoy an evening with your "Sweetie"
that will include fine dining, music and fellowship. The
Relay for Life team will be your servers so you may
want to bring some extra tip money. All proceeds will
be given to the American Cancer Society to be used for
programs to assist cancer patients and for research in
the North Central Florida area.
SRWMD Governing Board Meeting February 12
On Tues. Feb. 12 the Suwannee River Water Man-
agement District's Governing Board will meet at 9 a.m.
at District Headquarters, Hwy 49 and 90 East, Live Oak,
Florida. The meeting is to consider District business
and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land ac-
quisition matters. A workshop will follow the Governing
Board meeting. All meetings, workshops, and hearings
are open to the public.
Notification of Joint Meeting of the Vision
Committee and Planning Board Feb. 14
The City of Chiefland will hold a joint meeting
between the City Planning Board and the Vision
Committee on Feb. 14 regarding its planned Visioning
Grant. Bruce Day of the Withlacoochee Planning
Council will make a presentation to both boards and
receive input regarding the grant.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, individuals with Disabilities needing reasonable
accommodation to.participate in this proceeding should
tlt ffice fitC.ity Manager'at-214 East-Park
Avenge in Chiefland, (352) 493-6711.
World War II Veterans To Meet Feb. 14
All World War II Veterans are invited to join us on
Thurs., Feb. 14, at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Salt Creek
Restaurant on Hwy 349 in Suwannee.
Since our January meeting we have lost two members.
Our sympathy goes out to Alice Johnson, wife of "Pat"
and to Ann Erickson, wife of Russell. Both men served in
the U.S. Navy.
February 22 to February 25 the Key Stone Airpark in
Keystone Heights will host a vintage aircraft show. World
War II airships such as B-25, B-17 and B-24 will be on
display and ready to board.
If you have any questions call Billie Cooper at 352-493-
9368 or Dot Halvorsen at 352-542-7697. Hope you can
come out on February 14 and join the camaraderie.
Nature Coast Business Development Council to
Meet Feb. 15
The Nature Coast Business Development Council
Board of Directors Meeting will be held Fri. Feb. 15,
at 8:30 a.m. in the Levy County Road Department
conference room, 660 North Hathaway Avenue (SR
27) in Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Bronson Grand Slam Booster Club Reschedules
Alumni Baseball Game
The Bronson Grand Slam Booster Club will be hosting a
baseball clinic and an Alumni Baseball Game on February
16, 2008. The original event was scheduled for January
19' and was postponed due to weather. 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 baseballclinic.
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. Those that re
interested in either event can pickup an entry form from
any Booster Club Member, Bronson High School or any
of the following businesses in Bronson, A&A Restaurant,
Boonedock's, Bronson Ace Hardware, Capital City Bank,
Perkins State Bank and Weeks' Chevron. For further
information please call
Coach Mike Pogue at (352) .
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Page 5
486-5261 or poguem@levy.kl2.fl.us or Billy Morrison
(352) 493-4137 or (352) 682-5335 of (352) 486-1182.
Adoption Orientation Feb. 18
What's your favorite childhood memory? Riding your
new bicycle on a warm summer day, a family trip to the
beach, going on a picnic? All children deserve a family
to provide those memories. Every year, Children's Home
Society of Florida brings loving families and children
together through adoption.
On Monday, February 18, at 6 p.m. an Adoption
Orientation will be held in Gainesville at 605 NE 1
St., Suite F. Case managers will be present to speak
with you about our adoption services and the children
currently looking for a family. If you are interested in
providing the loving home that so many children need
and deserve, please come to the Adoption Orientation.
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Winter Park,
Fla. the nationally accredited Children's Home Society
of Florida is one of the oldest and largest statewide
private providers of social services for children and
families in Florida. Services are provided throughout
the State of Florida. More than 100,000 lives are
touched every year.
For more information on the Adoption. Orientation
and to reserve your seat, please call 352-334-0955.
Free Exam, Prevention, and Pet Kit Offered
Through Feb. 29
The Kindness Pet Clinic in Williston will be offering
free services when an animal is adopted from a
recognized pet care center or humane society, through
Feb. 29.
The free services included are free examination
(within three days of adoption), free heartworm
prevention (for one month if age or test determines
eligibility), free bag of premium pet food and free pet
kit with valuable coupons. Other services are available
and optional.
Please call the Kindness Pet Clinic at (352) 529-0600
for your appointment. The clinic is located at 21071 NE
Hwy. 27 in Williston.AARP Driver Safety Classes Feb
25 and 26
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.
Chiefland: Feb. 25 and 26, 9 a.m. at Capital City
Bank, 2012 N. Young Blvd. Call Linda Cochran.at (352)
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Trentdh Vintad ahtnd Antique Quilt Show Mar. 1'5
Spring house Quilters and others are hosting a
Trenton Vintage and Antique Quilt Show on Sat., Mar.
15, National Quilt Day. Quilts will be displayed in front
of several businesses from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quilts,
30-35 years old and older, will be shown. This will
certainly evoke memories of the quilts we snuggled
under when we were growing up. Remember I'ow you
got your one spot warm and oh, how you hated to turn
over and have to warm that new spot!
Hope you will be able to come to this free show and
please ask all youth friends to come and also, ask them
to pass the news on to all their friends.
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Conservation
Grants Awarded
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Teachers Marcia Smith of Bronson Middle High and
Lida Weingardt of Chiefland High were presented with
$1,000 grants from the Levy Soil and Water Conservation
District.
Chairman Tommy Harper was on hand to explain
the inaugural awards and to encourage more teacher
participation. "God told all of us we're responsible for our
en\ ironment." he said.
The monetarN awards are meant to fund projects that
address water and erosion issues so that students can learn
"hands-on conservation," according to Harper. "We'v e
always had that desire in our hearts to reach out to the next
generation." he said.
The two grants were the first of many to come. "This
will be the first seed planted," said Harper. "We've got,
more money folks, we just need to have teachers step up."
In an interview after the presentation. Marcia Smith said
that she would use the grant to teach students about erosion
and soil preservation. Currently, the BHS greenhouse is
surrounded by sand that is constantly blown away and
eroded by rains. "We'll bring in top soil and spread it
around the greenhouse and then plant sod," Smith said.
Bronson Church of God
Youth Group Rose Sales
The Bronson Church of God Youth Group will be holding
a wooden rose sale on Saturday Feb. 9 at Crayola Moments
in Williston from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. They will also be
selling them on Feb. 10 and 13 at the Bronson Church of
God before and after services. The price is $1 for one rose
and $10 for 12 roses. All proceeds will help the youth go to
Camp Wimauma this summer.
On Sun. Feb. 17 after the service we will have our Soup
Bowl Event. The price is $1 for a cup or $2.50 for a bowl.
All proceeds from this event will go to the YWEA World
Mission. Come out and support the youth of our church with
these worthy events.
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Rick and Barbara Snow celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding
Anniversary on February 1, 2008 in the Galapagos Islands.
They were married in Framingham, Mass. and moved to
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Mr. Snow retired from Fairfax Sheriff's Department and
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The couple will be renewing their vows at the Holy
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2007 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Strategic Planning
Reception, Levy County
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Community officials and area residents met in Bronson
High School's media center Thursday evening to discuss the
good, the bad, and the ugly regarding Levy county health
issues.
Representing Bronson, Cedar Key, Chiefland, and
Williston, medical care professionals and support
staff comprised the majority of the group led by Jeff
Feller, Associate Director of the WellFlorida Council.
Approximately 50 people attended.
WellFlorida Council is a non-profit organization
dedicated to keeping Florida families, residents, and
businesses healthy and strong, according to their website
wellflorida.org.
Levy County Health Department Director Barbara Locke
teamed with WellFlorida's Jeff Feller for this follow up to
a 2005 study on key health issues countywide. The purpose
of the reception was to gain input from the community for
a SWOT analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
Threats.
Rural communities often face more challenges regarding
health related issues, according to Feller. He expressed the
need for community participation in order to find solutions.
"You can't create a broad community plan without broad
,dommnunity inv61ovemeit," Feller said&
The group highlighted the many strengths within the
county including health department programs, 911 services
and emergency notification system, food centers and
"Meals-on-Wheels," and access to Hospice care and a
hospital. Plans for a new hospital in Chiefland are currently
underway.
The need for specialized medical care to be available
locally was strongly voiced by the residents in attendance.
Currently, many residents have to cross county lines for
services such as dialysis and mental-health care.
There was a group consensus regarding the lack of public
awareness of current health-related services in the county
such as tobacco-cessation classes, fitness programs, and
family planning assistance.
The alarming teen pregnancy rate and lack of health-
related education are major obstacles threatening the
community.
Opportunities for educational growth within the county
may be possible by joining forces 'with the faith-community,
residents and officials concluded, Area churches currently
assist residents with medical services needs and they could
be a valuable resource in helping to spread public awareness
regarding many issues and programs.
The biggest threat to the community is the possibility of
no follow through after this meeting, said one resident. That
comment was followed by general agreement among other
attendees.
Director Locke stated that meeting notes would be sent
to all participants as well as a notice of time and place for
the next meeting. The next step will be to appoint specific
committees for a task force to develop a strategic plan for
improving healthcare accessibility in Levy County.
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Charge, Utility, Vehicle License Registration, Vehicle
Sales, Watercraft Registration, Well Permit, Workers
Compensation.
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Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our
nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest
middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to
raise the kids.
What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!'
And NOW I have to 'press 1' for English.
I hope this goes around THE USA at least a billion
times
Cancer Subject of
Williston Rotary Club
Williston Rotary club's
guest speaker Tuesday
was Heather Hayes.
Hayes is a community
Representative for
the American Cancer
Society. She spoke about
Williston Relay for Life
and how everyone has
someone whom cancer
has affected. Hayes says,
as face on chJournal photo by Kim McLane
Putting a a cancer Heather Hayes address rotary
lets us remember how club
big this disease's impact
on our lives really is." She applauded Levy county's
magnanimous contributions in past years. Last years
contribution was nearly $35,000. The American
Cancer Society only uses 6% on administration,
leaving 94% that goes directly to fighting cancer.
Marion Cason is chairing the Williston Relay for
life which will take place April 18th & 19th at the
Williston Middle School. The goal, in 2008, is to
raise $39,500 for the American Cancer Society. If
you are interested in volunteering or needing help
or information with cancer, please contact Heather
Hayes at 352-376-6866 or 888-295-6787 Ext. 119.
Williston Rotary sponsored Easter Egg Hunt will
be held March 8 at the John Henry Memorial park.
Children can participate in the Egg gathering contest,
fun & games, and good family food. The Rotary
club welcomes volunteers and anyone interested in
becoming a member call Kim Mclane 352-535-7238
or contact ANY member.
A Billion the True Story,
About a Billion Dollars
This is too true to be very funny. The next time you
hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual
manner, think about whether you want the politicians
spending
YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one
advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure
into some perspective in one of its releases.
A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C. A billion hours ago our ancestors wei;etliving i"'!
caves. ,
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on
two feet.
E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20
minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let's take a
took at New Orleans. It's amazing what you can learn
with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu (D) is presently
asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New
Orleans. Interesting number. What does it mean?
A. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New
Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get
$516,528.
B. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New
Orleans, your home gets $1,329,787 for repairs.
C. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets
$2,066,012.
Washington, D.C. HELLO!!! ... Are all your
calculators broken??
TAX his land, his wage, the bed in which he lays, his
tractor, his mule, his cow, his goat, his pants, his coat,
his ties, his shirts, his work, his dirt, his tobacco, his
drink, his booze, his beers, his tears, his bills, his gas,
his notes, his cash, his coffin, his grave, the sod in
which he lays, and then taxes on Inheritance, Accounts
Receivable, Building Permits, Commercial Drivers
License, Cigarettes, Corporate Income,Dog License,
Federal Income, Federal Unemployment, Fishing
License, Food License, Fuel Permit, Gasoline,
Hunting, Inventory, Inheritance, IRS Interest Charges
(tax on top of tax), IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
Liquor, Luxury, Marriage License, Medicare, Property,
Real Estate, Social Security, Road Usage, Sales,
Recreational Vehicle, School, State Income, State
Unemployment, Telephone Federal Excise, Telephone
Federal Universal Service Fee, Telephone Federal,
State and Local Surcharge, Telephone Minimum Usage
Surcharge, Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring
Charges, Telephone State and Local, Telephone Usage
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Page 7
Spring Sports Preview
A Look At The 2008
Williston Lady Red Devils
Softball Team
B' STEVE JARBO|E
SPORTS EDITOR
The Williston Lads Red
Devils softball team's head
coach. Robert Patterson, .
has plenty of reasons to be
smiling as the 2008 season
gets underway this week. l
Most head coaches
would not usually be very .
optimistic when you have
just two seniors returning
from last season's team
along with three juniors,
three sophomores and five
freshmen on your varsity Journal photo by: Ste\e Jarbo,
roster. The Williston Lady Red Devils' opponents can pick their poison
But, "Coach P" as he this yNear. Which Lady Red De\il pitcher will they face? From lef
is called by everyone who to right: Laurrin Howard, Headither Porter, Crissy Rawls, and Tori
knows him. is hoping his Stamper.
young Lady Red Devils will
grow up quickly and early.
The coach certainly did not change his scheduling of non-district opponents. He
scheduled plenty of 4A and 5A teams to play.
"Our goal is to continue to improve with every game. Our youth will never be an excuse
for poor play. We expect to get into the district playoffs and win and move on."
There are some very talented young ladies on this team with loads of softball
experience. They can go as far as they want to go this season. They are hoping it will be a
trip back to Plant City.
It certainly helps when one of the returning seniors is Margaret Brown. who last season
led the district 3A conference in batting and was named to the district 3A All State First
Team as a junior. The other senior is Heather Porter who took over the pitching duties for
the Lady Red Devils last season and did a remarkable job.
This year Porter will be joined by three freshman pitchers that some consider to be the
three best softball pitchers in the area.
Best of all. when these four young ladies are not on the mound, they are all tremendous
athletes who play other positions.
Coach P feels his Lady Red Devils will be solid at every position, complemented with
a very good pitching staff.
He said his Lady Red Devils .: I
should be more aggressive
in hitting this season and he
likes what he has seen so far -
in practices.
All and all, I like the
chances this young team has
to keep playing long after
the district playoffs are over
thip April.:; ., ,,
'The 208 I dy' Red
Devil roster will be as.
follows: Alneidra Graham,
Ke'ne Mincey, Laurrin
Howard, Simone Cannady,
Tori Stamper, Mandi Lee,
Mallory Brochetti. Kendra
'Claude. Crissy Rawls. Kayla
Thorrington, Heather Porter, Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe
Margaret Brown, and Dayna Returning seniors Margaret Brown and Heather Porter will be
Hunn. expected to show leadership for the Lady Red Devils this season.
Indians Beat
Interlachen On
Senior Night
BY DAVID LEACH
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Chiefland Indians
varsity basketball team
came alive, had some fun,
led start to finish, and won
68 to 53.
Both sides came out a
little rusty. It was 4 to 4
when Eugene Carter hit a
three point shot to give the
Indians a lead they would
not relinquish. The three
pointer was a prelude to
the three-pointer party the Journal photo by David Leach
Indians had during the third Tommy Sheffield goes
period. for the tip off against
The Indians held on to a Interlachen
five-point margin until midway in the second period. After
a lull, when both teams were cold from the field, the Rams
scored twice in succession and pulled within one point at
the half, 18 to 19.
Cantrell Richardson continued his leadership role with
the team by scoring twice to bring the Indians back to a
more comfortable five-point lead. It was 22 to 27 Indians
favor, at the half.
During the third quarter, the Indians went on the three-
point warpath led again by C'antrell Richardson. He single
handedly stole the ball and scored. Next he drained a three-
point shot. He was able to build a cushion so that the rest of
the team felt comfortable risking three-point shots as well.
Then the fireworks went off. Swish. Swish. The home
crowd erupted with cheers, as suddenly the Indians could
not miss.
This was really a team win. Seniors Casey Brown and
Delmar Dial were in top form. They were recognized along
with the senior cheer leaders before the game.
The Indians held on to the big lead and cruised to victory.
The Rams from Interlachen managed to win the junior
varsity game 54 to 40.
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Red Devil Boy's Baseball To
Field Solid 2008 Team
BY STEVE JARBOE 3
SPORTS EDITOR
This season the Williston Red Devils will be prepared
to defend their district championship they captured last
season.
The Red Devils will be returning eleven players to
their sixteen man varsity
roster to start the 2008-7l
season.
Head Coach Jim .
Smith, will be starting b,
his twelfth season as .s.eao b s c
the Red Devils Head
C l- Coach, used just a single
statement to describe his
a. 2008 Red Devils team. Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe
"We are young but we -Senior Carl Gilley
are experienced" Smith
said in afl interview at the Marathon his team was playing
z The Willistorn
team should be very
Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe competitive this season,
Senior Danny Etheridge and able to compete
with the teams both in
and out of their district.
Coach Smith did not
hesitate or schedule
lesser teams for his
non-district games. He
still schedules bigger
schools with strong F
baseball programs as he -.
has in the past seasons. -
Returning this season Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe
will be four seniors that Senior Brent Stegall
are expected to show
leadership both on and off the playing field for the Red
Devils.
Senior Brent Stegall, pitches and plays third base, and
will join senior Danny Etheridge who pitches and plays
outfield. These two seniors are joined by senior Dwayne
Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe .(Trip) Fugate, who plays first base and also pitches,
Senior Dwyayne (Trip) Fugate and senior Carl Gilley who plays the outfield and was
nicknamed (Mr. Hustle) last season by his coach and
teammates.
The Red Devils will get their season started this Friday and Saturday at the First Pitch
Classic Held at the Devil Den.
The Red Devils, true to Coach Smith's scheduling, will be joined by some very good
teams with very good baseball programs.
Trinity Catholic, PK Yonge, and Port St. Joseph will join the Red Devils in games
played in the First Pitch Classic.
T4e games are scheduled foF4 pm and 7 pm on Friday February 8, and 1 pm and 4 pm
on baturdy February
If you want to get a look at the Williston Red Devils in action, be sure to attend the
Williston First Pitch Classic this Friday and Saturday Feb. 8, and 9.
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Profile Will Feature
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
LADY RED DEVILS ADVANCE TO
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
The Williston Lady Red Devils after earning a first round bye in the district play offs, advanced
to the championship game on Saturday night by downing the Newberry Lady Panthers with ease.
The Lady Panthers, hosting the play offs, came out with an aggressive style defense and got
into foul trouble early and often. The Lady Red Devils were ill the bonus midway through the first
quarter.
The Lady Red Devils took quick advantage from the foul line to take a 17-10 lead in the first
quarter making 9 of 10 free throws.
The teams played even in the second quarter and the score was 34-27 at the half with the Lady
Red Devils continuing to lead.
As the second half got underway it was the Lady Red Devils picking up their defense and
turning the Lady Panthers turnovers into points. I
As they have all season long the Lady Red Devils came out strong to start the second half and
out scored the Lady Panthers 18-12 to widen their lead going into the fourth and final quarter.
Lady Panther Chelsea Hall kept the Lady Panthers in the game with several three-point baskets
in the third quarter.
The Lady Red Devils began .
to apply even more defensive .
pressure in the fourth and final,
quarter as the Lady Panthers
seemed to run out of gas..
The Lady Red Devils led
by Margaret Brown and Kim ,.
Dobbins controlled the boards rc
for at both ends of the floor the f n
entire second half.
The Lady Red Devils went
on to hold the Lady Panthers to
just seven points in the fourth
quarter e as they ran away with
the game.
The Lady Red Devils
went on to advance to the
Championship game against
district favorite PK Yonge as
they downed the Lady Panthers
67-46.
Lady Red Devil Margaret '..
Brown led all players in ..
scoring with 24 points, while
Erica Mason had 11 points, and
Kim Dobbins added 9 points.
Beside freshman Mason, two
other freshmen were very
active in scoring for the Lady
Red Devils. Kae'etta Jackson
had 5 points, and Kene' Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe
Mincey added 8 points. Lady Red Devil Margaret Brown drops in another free throw
It was Chelsea Hall with 19 for one of her game high 24 points.
points for the Lady Panthers
and Lavorsha Nattiel with 10 points.
PK YONGE DOMINATES IN A TOTAL MIS-MATCH AGAIN 67-18
Say what you wite l in k6%t the PI nV8Whlay's fbhketbalMeir h die~d theiArwntinued domlitftTic
in the district 5 3A division again this season. They should be the best team and they are the best
team in the district.
The Lady Blue Wave jumped out to a fast start scoring the first 32 points of the game over the
totally over matched Ft. White Lady Indians.
The score at the end of the first quarter was 32-0. At the end of the first half the score was 46-4.
The Blue Wave went on to win the game 67-18, advancing to the championship game in district
5.
However in this game unlike other games the Blue Wave played this season, the bench was
mercifully emptied early in the game.
The Blue Wave simply dominated the district all season, going undefeated in district play. Only
one district opponent managed to score more than 30 points against the Blue Wave.
.. And that is who they will
-_ face in the championship
game.
The Williston Lady Red
Devils hung 64 points on
the Blue Wave in their first
matchh up while the Blue Wave
scored over 90 points in that
contest.
Taking out revenge on the
Lady Red Devils in their
second meeting the Blue
Wave put up well over 100
points while holding the Red
Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe Th n fl ly for th i st rict
The Lady Red Devils played tight defense against the Lady Thankfully for the district
loser of the championship
game advances. This at least
gives one other team in the district with players from their home town public school district a
chance to advance.
There is not a lot you can say in such a mis-matched game that was played tonight, which has
been the case in most of the Lady Blue Wave district games this season.
The Lady Blue Wave had 12 players in the scoring column, with Crystal Johnson leading the
way with 16 points in her brief play. Alex Theodore added 11 points.
The Lady Indians were led by Nichols with 8 points.
BRONSON LADY EAGLES FALL IN
DISTRICT; BUT REMAIN WINNERS
By STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
The Bronson Lady Eagles varsity basketball team ended their Cinderella basketball
season Tuesday evening as theN fell in district play to the Lafayette Ladies at Mayo.
Their season is over but their future has all the signs of only getting brighter and maybe
going to the big ball next season.
The Lady Eagles have one senior graduating from the team and they will be returning a
host of talented young ladies next season.
The Lady Eagles can feel nothing but pride in this year's team as they ended the season
%%ith a 13-11 record.
This is is the first time in fifteen years the Bronson Lady Eagles have had a winning
season, and this entire team. minus one. will be back next ear. '.
Lady Eagle basketball fans should be proud of this y ear's team for their,
accomplishments as a very young team. .
Newberry and Ft. White Advance in
Lady District Playoffs
B., KATELYN GUINSLER
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Newberry Lady Panthers rode the scoring of Chelsea Hall and Lavarsha Nattiel
to down the Chiefland Lady Indians for the right to advance to play the district runner-up
Williston Lady Red Devils.
In the second game, the Ft. White Lady Indians outlasted the Dixie County Lady Bears
in a game that \\ent down to the last few minutes of play to advance to play district winner
PK Yonge.
The Newberry Lady Panthers came out on fire from the field scoring the first four times
they had the ball. The Panthers were stingy on defense as they worked at cutting the ball off
and stealing pass-after-pass attempts b% the Lady Indians.
After falling behind 22-8 the Lady Indians began to break the pressure defense applied
by the Lady Panthers. The Lady Indians went on a 6-1 run to pull the game to a 23-14 score
as the first half came to an end.
The Lady Panthers came out with the same fire they started the game with to begin the
third quarter. The Lady Panthers scored the first 10 points of the second half and never
looked back.
The Lady Indians were shut out for the first six minutes of the third quarter as the Lady
Panthers held a 40-20 lead going into the fourth quarter of play.
The Lady Panthers continued to play aggressive basketball through out the fourth
quarter. After all, this is the district playoffs. You lose and you go home.
The Lady Panthers out scored the Lady Indians 18-5 to take a convincing 58-25 win, and
the Lady Panthers advanced to face the Williston Lady Red Devils on Friday evening.
The Lady Panthers were led in scoring by Chelsea Hall with 19 points, and Lavarsha
Nattiel with 15 points.
Charlene Davis had 10 points and CJ Jack added 7 points for the Chiefland Lady Indians.
The second game of the district playoff tournament was an extremely exciting game. The
winner was in doubt right up until the final minute of the game.
The Dixie County Lady' Bears and the Ft. White Lady Indians faced off in a see-saw
battle that had many tie scares and many lead changes from start to finish. Both teams
started the game by setting up their offense trying to run.set plays for easy baskets.
The first quarter ended with the game tied at 6-6.
In the second quarter of play the Lady Bears were able to pull out to a four-point lead at
10-6 before the Lady Indians came back to pull within one point as the first half came to an
end. The Lady Bears held a 12-11 lead.
The Lady Indians took the lead back as the third quarter started on a quick three-point
basket. The Lady Bears answered quickly as Kayla Clemmons drained a three-point basket
to answer the Lady Indians.
Both teams opened up their game in the third quarter and the Lady Indians took the lead
back as Brittani Cason made a nice shot as the third quarter ended.
The Lady Indians now had a 23-22 lead over the Lady Bears.
As the fourth quarter got underway in the back and forth see-saw game, the Lady Bears
retook the lead as Kayla Clemmons hit a three-point basket to put the Lady Bears ahead 25-
23.
The Lady Indians went back in front on their next possession and continued to put
pressure on the Lady Bears. The ball started to bounce the Lady Indians' way as-they took
their biggest lead of the game at 33-29.
The Lady Bears were not to be denied as they came back to retake the lead on two free
throws by Takeyah'Clark. making the score Lady Bears. 36 and theLady-Indiais'35. -
The Lady Indians retook the lead and the-ball just would not-fall in the-basket during the
last minute of the game for the Lady Bears.
The Ft. White Lady Indians took the win 4.1-36 and advanced to face the undefeated
district winner, PK Young Lady Blue Wave.
Salacey Nichols led all players in scoring with 19 points for the Lady Indians and
Brittani Cason added 6 points. Jada Sprawling had 11 points for the Dixie County Lady
Bears.
The winner of the Newberry / Williston game will face the winner of the Ft White IPK
Yonge game on Saturday evening at Williston for the District Championship.
Bronson Boys Fall to Newberry at
Home 70-54
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
As the regular season winds down the Bronson Eagles boy's
varsity basketball team closes out their regular season with some
very talented opponents.
This could be one of Coach Beckham's ways of getting his j ,
Eagles ready for their district tournament.
The Eagles hosted one of the three best teams in the area as the
Newberry Panthers came to the Eagles nest to take on the Eagles.
The Eagles were ready for the challenge as they jumped out U
to an early 14-4 lead over the Panthers before cooling off and
ending up in a tie at 15-15 as the first quarter came to an end. Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
The teams began to play more and more of their players off the No.22 for the Eagles sets
bench as the game turned into a fast and furious track meet, up a screen for Radopho
and down the court with both teams applying pressure from one Conteras.
end of the court to the other throughout the game.
The Panthers on some clutch free-throw shooting moved out to
a 31-25 lead at the end of the first half. The score would have been a little closer if the Eagles could
have cashed in at the foul line.
The Panthers took control of the game as Xavier Wobds and Guy Brown began to heat up from
behind the three-point line as the second half got underway.
The Eagles began to have trouble getting the ball up the court and made several key turnovers on
some bad passes and travel calls.
The Panthers only continued to get stronger as the game progressed as they turned a six-point
halftime lead to a 20-point lead midway through the fourth quarter.
James Rivers continued to play strong around the boards for the Eagles, but they were forced to
foul trying to make a come back.
The Panthers went on to win the game 70-54 despite having 2 varsity players not playing with the
team but at home with the flu.
The Panthers had three players in double figures as Antonio Brown had 19 points and Xavier
Woods had 18 points. Guy Brown added 13 points for the
Panthers.
James Rivers was the only Eagle in double figures as he poured
in 18 points, Dion Thomas added 9 points,'and Terrance Dukes
added 8 points for the Eagles.
In the junior varsity game played earlier, the Panthers shut
down a cold shooting Eagle team in the second quarter, holding
the JV Eagles to just three points as the Panthers jumped to a 31- Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
16 lead and never looked back. Xavier Woods pulls down
The Panthers went on to win the game 64-53 led by freshman the rebound between two
Bacirios Dinkins with 16 points. Josh Robinson had 12 points and Eagle players.
Caleb Robinson added 10 points for the Panthers.
Enrique Wisenman led the Eagles in scoring with 18 points and Zack Hamalton added 12 points.
a
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
LEVY COUNTY SPORTS/TIDES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Page 9
Lady Blue Wave Wins District 5
Championship, Again
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR .
It was no blow out this time around as the PK Yonge Lady Blue Wave faced off against
the Williston Lady Red Devils for the 3A District 5 Championship.
Although it was the Blue Wave's third straight district championship and seventh out of the last
eight, the Lady Red Devils played a very good game.
In the first two contests this season the young, very young Lady Red Devils seemed to be
intimidated by the size and excellent ball handling of the Lady Blue Wave players. These young
ladies just do npt make mistakes with the basketball.
But, in this game Red Devils Head Coach Jason Odom, would not let his ladies back down.
"Stand in there and do not
back down" was Odom's
message hollered out to
his'team through out the
game. His Lady Red Devils
responded, but like the other
teams in the district for the
last 5 years or longer, they
were just over matched by
what appears year after year
ato be: an all-star team in the
.-""' district against every other
X,", district team.
hIf the Lady Red Devils had
been a little more accurate
'., from the free throw lane, and
Journal photo by: Steve Jarboea
Lady Red Devil Kim Dobbins takes off up the court after driving lay-ups where she was
pulling down a rebound. fouled have fell in the basket,
the first half might have been
a little closer than the, 38-20 score. The Lady Red Devils left twelve points at the free throw line in
the first half.
As it was, the Lady Blue Wave lost one of their starting players at the 4 minute mark of the
second quarter.
After having a technical foul called against her in the first quarter for saying something to the
official following a personal foul call, the young lady said something to yet another official after
having another personal foul called on her. She said something while the teams were lining up at
the free throw line to the official and was tagged with her second technical foul and disqualified,
from the game. She will also face disqualification from the Blue Waves next game against
Keystone Heights in the regional quarterfinals.
The Blue Wave Head Coach Willy Powers, said after the game he didn't know what she said to
the official the first time, and that she must have disagreed with their calls the second time.
The Lady Red Devils were down by 33 points to start the fourth and final quarter at 62-29.
The Lady Red Devils came back to out score the Lady Blue Wave 16-3 in the fourth quarter as
the last reserve players were inserted in the game.
The final score of the game was 65-45 in favor of the Blue Wave.
I believe this was as close as any district team came all season to the Blue Wave.
The Blue Wave will host a regional quarterfinal game next week which is their ninth
quarterfinal appearance in the last ten years.
The Lady Red Devils will travel to Union County in their regional quarterfinal game.
This is the first regional quarterfinal appearance for the Lady Red Devils in 4 years, and they
did it with Williston young ladies.
The Lady Red Devils Head Coach Jason Odom set his team goals before the season began.
Odom wanted his extremely. young team to make thetlay-offs and then take it one game at a time.
SThis wa~sz a gea4pus agcoaplis .ept f, a team ith 5 fresh g sppl ompres 1 5junjonqpnd
2 seniors on the team. -
The Lady Red Devils will --: -
play Union County at Union .
County, Thursday night at
7pm.
Margaret Brown led the
Lady Red Devils in scoring
with 19 points, while grabbing /
14 rebounds, and 5 assists. .
Crystal Johnson led the
Lady Blue Wave with 23
points. Jaterra Bonds scored
12 points before being
disqualified from the game. Journal photo by: Steve Jarboe
Erielka Stuckman added 10 points and 11 Lady Red Devil Samone Cannady puts the ball back up as
Erika Stuckman added 11 the Blue Wave's Crystal Johnson tries to block-the shot.
points.
Chiefland Indians-Play Close Against Mayo
f:BY DAVID LEACH
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Lafayette Hornets
plaN ed an exciting back and
forth basketball game with the
Indians in Chiefland. At the
end of the game the Hornets
were on a cycle that had them
ahead in a close game 64 to 59.
The Hornets from Mayo also .
Swon the junior varsity game 59 .
to 32.i
In retrospect, the only big
mistake the Indians made
was letting the Hornets get
eight points ahead in the first
quarter.
The Indians worked their,
way back during the second i
quarter with good team work./
They almost managed to even
the score at the half, 30 to 27.
The third period was \
back and forth again. Every "
possession counted and every
shot was critical.
Cantrell Richardson sank a
three pointer, nothing but net,
and put the Indians ahead late
. in the fourth period. The loyal
Chiefland fans went wild with
expectation.
The Hornets continued to
work as a team led by Eric
Maclntyre who had 18 points Journal photo by David Leach
and Jonathan Sellers who had Cantrell Richardson and Tommy Sheffield go for the ball.
23 points.
With only one minute and thirteen seconds left in the contest the score was'tied 59 to 59.
Lafayette County scored the next field goal and forced the Indians to foul in order to stop the
clock. The Hornets kept their composure and made the timely foul shots to increase their lead. The
Indians needed to score twice as time ran out.
Cantrell Richardson led scoring for the Indians, again, with 21 points. He demonstrated his skill
and determination with spectacular leaps to deflect long cross-court passes and score. Marquis
Jackson was productive with 11 points. Surprisingly he was able to out rebound the opposition that
was head and shoulders taller. Eugene Carter chipped in with 10 points. He collected and scored
bounds under the basket and was effective in bringing tlh ball up court.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Bronson Youth League Basketball Banquet
BY KELLIE PARKING
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Bronson Youth League celebrated the start of
their inaugural basketball season Friday night with a
family dinner at First Baptist Church of Bronson.
BYL president Garry Mitchell recognized
community leaders for their support in starting the
new basketball program. Bronson Mayor Franklin
Schuler, Town Clerk Donna Conquest, and Public
Works Director Jimmy Dunford were honored with
certificates of appreciation.
"Their diligence and support made this a reality for
all of us," Mitchell said.
BYL added basketball in January and has fifty
children ages 4-15 participating. The season lasts
approximately seven weeks and will run through the
end of February.
The new addition complements BYL's other sports
programs that include soccer, softball, baseball,
football, and cheerleading. Currently, the league is
exploring the option of adding archery as well.
The Basketball Family dinner night is just the
beginning, according to Mitchell. Every sport will have
one each season from this point forward. "We want to
build unity among the families and teams," he said.
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Journal photo by Kellie Parkin
From left to right: BYL President Garry Mitchell, Bronson Public Works Director Jimmy
Dunford, BYL Vice-President David White, Bronson Town Clerk Donna Conquest, Bronson
Mayor Franklin Schuler, and BYL Treasurer Denise Cook.
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Bronson 62-48 at
Home
BY DAVID LEACH
FOR THE JOURNAL
In a calculated move,
the Williston Red Devils
fielded enough fire power
to beat the Bronson
Eagles at home in varsity
basketball. Coach Dave
Vespigania for Williston
started two freshmen, two
sophomores and a senior.
He rested power forward
C.J.James for the district
playoffs. Once Williston
got warmed up, they held
the lead through out the
game.
The Bronson High Journal photo by David Leach
School gym filled to near Both teams look for position under the basket
capacity, as the junior
varsity from Williston won 63 to 54.
Before the varsity game the Bronson Eagle seniors were recognized. Wilberto
Encarnanion, Joseph Sparrow, Terrance Dukes, Jeremy Mayes and Dion Thomas were
presented to the packed crowd, as well as the senior cheer leaders.
The Bronson Eagles jumped out to and early lead, 6 to 12. The Williston Red
Devils responded with three 3 pointers of theirs own, the two steals followed by scores
to open up a 25 to 14 lead. The Eagles responded to keep the game within reach by
coming back with a scoring flurry of their own. The score was 29 to 23 at the half.
Williston opened a ten point lead during the third period. Sharp crisp passing and
team work gave the impression that the Red Devils were in control. The Red Devils
Deonte Welch was able to score at will. He wound up with thirteen points but that was
only part of the story. He was a factor at both ends of the court. His performance was
complemented by Devin Thomas who also had 13 points; Kelcey Coleman had 12
points, and Isacc Floyd who had 11 points.
Welch treated the crowd to a dunk shot, after the outcome was not longer in doubt,
to punctuate the win for Williston.
The Bronson Eagles were never able to reorganize to challenge for the lead. The ten
point cushion they maintained throughout the second half increased at the very end of
the game.
Kelby Barber was high scorer for the Eagles with 14 points and James Rivers had
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Bronson Youth League Asks for Mutual
Cooperation
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[he Bronson Youth League has been unable to reach an
agreement with the School Board of Le\' CounLt to use
the old Bronson High School g) mnasium for basketball
practices
Hilltop Alternati e School currently resides in the former
Bronson High School facilities. As part of the alternative
school police the school does not allo'\ extra-curricular
acti\ cities such as clubs or sports. Therefore, the gym is
general\ used onl\ as an olerflo\w facility to accommodate
BHS sports teams
SBLC maintains that police. requires a minimum $50
rental fee for each use, a fee that BYL is unable to pa\ this
inaugural basketball season due to program start-up costs.
Each SBLC facility usage incurs costs such as utilities.
maintenance, and custodial cleanup, according to Assistant
Superintendent Jeff Eddison.
BYL president Garrm Mitchell, ho\ev\er, belie\ es that
SBLC should consider the \outh league's request to utilize
i the g) m as mutual cooperation "We are a feeder program
for the middle and high school sports teams." said Mitchell.
"We should be \working together for these kids." he said.
SMitchell said he has attempted to reach an
agreement with the school board in an effort to satisfy all
parties. He said the school board has stayed firm with their
mandatory> $50 per use fee.
Mitchell noted other area communities have similar
arrangements to what he is looking for \\ ith the SBLC
facility. He said Ne\wberry High School charges its
community ,outh league a nominal fee for each game-
day gym usage only For practices. arranged around the
schedules of the school's sports teams, the facility is utilized
free of charge. according to south league officials.
"I'm oka. with paying for game times, but not for each
practice da\." Mitchell said.
Mitchell asked SBLC for a total of ten days usage this
season to hold practice in the old gy m.
As part of the larger area league, BYL ",as required
to host other participating town teams for game da\ last
Saturday. Mitchell approached Bronson High School
Principal Valerie Boghanam and asked to use the new gym
for the day.
Boghanam welcomed the league and agreed to waive the
rental fee.
"Ms. Boghanam understands that it's beneficial to the'
school and community," said Bronson Mayor Franklin
Schuler.
Mayor Schuler is troubled by the School Board's stance
on the rental fee. "This should be a community effort," he
said. "The youth league benefits the schools by preparing
the kids for high.school level sports."
The town does not charge for the school's use of the
Bronson Park, nor do they plan to charge in the future,
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help," he said "Basketball and the other sports are important
to this community "
I hlie town owns the park that contains the BYL fields.
The town absorbs all utility\ costs associated with the park.
For the past se% eral ears Bronson Middle and High School
teams have utilized the town park for softball, baseball. and
track, as %well as soccer beginning last fall. The Town of
Bronson has not charged the school or youth league for an\
facility usage to date, according to town officials.
Although the school receives free use of the park.
the School Board contends that the circumstances are not
equal and the gym rental fee remains in place. "The gym is
not a public park," Jeff Eddison said.
The park does not require electricity during the
day light hours, but that is the onl\ difference in costs
incurred, according to Bronson Public Works officials.
Restrooms and other general custodial cleanup is necessary.
Field maintenance and upkeep is necessary. As opposed to
general public use, organized sports of anm kind create the
need for more maintenance, officials said.
"We modified field four to accommodate the
middle school baseball team because they play on
a bigger diamond," said David White. BYL Vice
President. The school did not assist w ith costs or labor
for those modifications. "And we were happy to do it.
We \want to \work together," White said.
The directors, coaches, parents and other
volunteers of BYL actively work %with the town's public
works employees to maintain the park's sports fields
year round. BYL is a non-profit organization operating
entirely through the work of volunteers.
Mayor Schuler spoke with pride regarding basketball
in Bronson. "Basketball is the thing in Bronson. Lots
of us around here played in that old gym. It means
something to all of us. It would be good to see it get
some more use.
Because an agreement cannot be reached, the
historic BHS g- mnasium sits empty, and more than
fifft children and volunteer coaches play basketball on
a shared concrete court at the town park in January and
February temperatures.
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duplication because there is overlap of responsibilities
between departments. This year's event was held at the
Williston Crossings banquet room on Friday February 1,
2008 at 6 p.m. The meal was catered by Williston Crossings
staff.
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Fireplace on I acre. A completely remodeld like new, ready to
move in. List Price $99,900. Call for appointment. Price
Negotiable. Call M&S Homes.
Licensed Real Estate Broker GOSS WILLIAMS
www.gosswilliams.com REAL ESTATE, INC.
ROOM FOR HORSES Kids
and all your toys. 5 acres comes
with this 2000 model, 3 BR, 2
Bath doublewide mobile home. It
has a screened porch and lots of
decks. 24'x30' garage attached at
covered entry door. A lot to offer
for $114,900.00
A RED BARN Sits behind this
3 BR, 2 Bath doublewide mobile"
home. 1 acre lot on paved county
road. New metal roof and other
extras.$102,500.00 Adjacent 1
acre lot available.
PAVED DRIVE From street to
carport at this 3 BR, 2 Bath
doublewide mobile home on '/2
acre landscaped lot. Covered front
porch and enclosed rear porch,
sidewalks and more. Immaculate
home and property. $89,900.00
COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL
3 BR, 2 Bath masonry home
located on US Afternate 27 and
NE 4th Street. Adjacent to First
Baptist Church. Corner lot with
approximately 2 acre. Great
location and easy access.
$124,900.00
SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS AT
www.gosswilliams.com
102 South Main Street, Chiefland, Florida,
Office 352-493-2838 Evenings 352-493-1380
Know the terms of your current mortgage. How often will
your mortgage adjust? How much will it adjust? These are
both important factors to consider when determining if
refinancing is a viable option. Contact your lender now so
that you are fully aware of the terms of your ARM loan to
avoid any surprises when your mortgage adjusts.
Think about how long you will live in your home. A big
factor in deciding to refinance is calculating how long
you will continue to live in your house. The longer you
live in your home, the more money you can potentially
save in interest costs from refinancing. GMAC Mortgage
has several helpful tools on its Web site, http://www.
gmacmortgage.com, including a break-even calculator that
will tell you how many years you will need to live in your
home to recoup the cost of refinancing.
Maintain a good credit score. A good credit score is one
factor that could enable you to obtain more favorable
financing terms. Paying bills on time and keeping credit
card debt low are easy ways to maintain good credit.
Check your credit report every year to ensure there are
no negative marks on your credit history, such as missed
credit card payments or
large account balances.
Determine refinancing
costs. Consult a loan
officer to figure out what
fees are involved with
refinancing. You may have
to pay an application fee
as well as closing costs.
You may also choose to
pay discount points to buy
down the interest rate.
By knowing the up-front
costs for refinancing, you
can determine exactly how
much time it will take to
recover the expense.
Roll-in refinancing. You can
avoid paying fees up front
and immediately enjoy
lower monthly payments by
rolling in your closing costs
into the new loan. Rolling
in your costs is particularly
appropriate if you will sell
your home or refinance
again in a few years
because having a higher
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
HIGH
VISIBILITY
& TRAFFIC
AT PRIME
LOCATION
IN WILLISTON.
FROM 1,000 S.F.
CALL FOR
DETAILS
352-222-0510
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYII Don't miss out
on the chance to own this beautiful Daycare
Center. It is 2,400 sq ft, located w/in minutes of
the new & coming "Tri-County Hospital" &
Super Wal-Mart, comes fully equipped, & Is
almost at full capacity. $265,200MLS# 758293
Natalie, 219-8365.
VACANT LOT FOR SALE
ACRES PRICE MLS
0.11 $6,500 757768
0.23 $13,500 757233
0.25 $12,500 757828
0.25 $32,000 754916
0.30 $20,000 756277
0.40 $35,000 756456
1.00 $40,000 756118
4.17 $291,200 755494
5.00 $110,000 756274
loan balance will likely matter less than being able to
enjoy the immediate benefit of lower monthly payments.
Every homeowner has a different scenario for determining
if refinancing is a good option. Here's the bottom line: It
might make sense to refinance if you have the opportunity
to save money by lowering the cost of your monthly
payment-or the opportunity to seek the comfort of
knowing that your mortgage payment will remain fixed.
MombrsjcAI.iYVASCMANFIB
Fliorida1 Airports Council
Willistol Chdianierot Commerce
37 South Main Street-Suite C-Williston, FL
(352) 528-6277 Fax (352) 528-6271
web:www.McMillenSurveying.com
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Smith & Associates, A
Service You Deserve. People You Trust Inc. Real Estate
Refistatel
NEW ON MARKET
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 22
ACRES-3/2.5 home-cerar
tile, custom built kitchen
cabinets, 2 heat/air units, j
tub. Front porch. Trees gal
Black Walnut, Pecan, Pear,
Orange, Plum, & more!
.Established pastures. Call t
for apt. Min. to Chiefland. I
758319 $585,000. USA
BAXTER, Realtor 949-1649
E31nr
REDUCED CALLING
1+ OUTDOORS PEOPLE! Roomy
mic 3/2 DWMHw/added enclosed
patio. Deck, fenced yard,
etted porch, shed/utility Building.
ore- Setup to enjoy the fishing and
ez living of being walking
distance to the Suwannee
oday River and min.to the Gulf (via
MLS: boat). Call today! MLS:
756152 $150,000. Sylvia
Rutledge, Realtor 490-1214
P Ke. M I I- R S T R V
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Nice 312 MH on a comer lot which
fronts a paved road. This home
offers a deck out front and enclosed
and covered porches on the rear,
and also a shed for your tools.
Priced at $79,900.
(LR-758104-MKH) 352-493-2221
COMFORTABLE HOME NEAR
BRONSONI 2 bedroom, 2 bath, central
H & A, buck stove, on nicely wooded 3.8
acre comer lot. Large screened porches,
irrigated garden area, fruit & nut trees.
Quiet area, convenient to Gainesville.
Sellers are motivated! Price is $169,900.
(LR-757914-D)
NEW LISTING
Investors Alertl 0.25 acre lot located in
Oak Ridge Estates! Buy now and Build
later. Adjacent lot available if more
space is needed. $17,000 MLS#
758227. Bob, 316-2798.
SERENE COUNTRY LIVINGII! Features
Include: fireplace, 1760 sq ft barn
w/concrete floor, 1 car detached garage,
converted garage (bonus room), indoor grill,
fenced pasture area, & stalls. $245,000
'MLS# 757864 Natalie, 219-8365.
35-9-20Cifad 35-6-77 rno]
325901Willso 5252111OdTw
LIKE NEWI! LOVELY 3/2 DEAL OF MONTH! JUST REDUCED! Remodeling
HOME 1518 SF w/2 car OVER ASSESSED VALUE- Done Rightl 4/2 home on 1
garage, galleystyle kitchen, GOLF COURSE HOME. acre. Immaculate. New A/C
covered back porch, vaulted Great views of fairways. unit! Metal roofl New
ceilings. Nicely done floor Enclosed patio and back windows! Kitchen
plan. Total SF under roof deck. Oversized great rm completely remodeled -new
2072. Trails SD is located in w/floor to ceiling brick gas cabinets/appliances. New
City Limits ofChiefland. Ez fireplace. 3/2.5 bath. paint Great separate
drive to Suwannee River, Great kitchen. Large laundry workshop w/electric and air.
Manatee Springs and Gulf. w/sink. Fenced backyard. Beautiful lot- paved street. A
MLS: 757668 $165,000. Owner financing possible. MUST SEE! Call today. MLS
RUSS HALLETT, 665-9901 MLS: 755626 $159,000. 754405 $165,000. LISA
COOKIE KING, Realtor BAXTER, Realtor 949-1649
339-0901
IC E"
rtified
Looks Like Newl DW MH on 1 beautifully
landscaped acre. This home has a gas
fireplace, updated baths & kitchen, new
flooring, tape & textured walls, sheds,
fenced, gold fish pond, & much more. Two
Dividable Lots. $94,500 (DMH-758099-JW)
542-9007
DIU dllaU DnuU I IruL i, 1 IN; 'it L' vr h I
on 9.3 acres can be called. Surrounded by
stocked fish ponds, abundant deer, turkey, and
wild hogs, beautiful landscaping this 2400 SF
Homes of Merit has plenty of upgrades. Feature
a large family room w/fireplace & wet bar. 32' X
48 pole bam w/horse stalls, and more.
$220,000. (DMH 755171 JW) 463-6144
NEW CORNER LOT PROPERTY!
1.00 acre corner lot located in Williston
Highlands! Enjoy low Levy County taxes!
Close to Gainesville and Ocala. Perfect
for your site-built home or mobile home.
$38,600 MLS# 758232 Bob, 316-2798.
3BR/2BA Home w/1522 sq ft. Features
include Wood Laminate flooring, Kenmore
Appliance Pkg., Decorative Lights & Fans,
3 Stage Sprinkler System, Covered Lanai
& MUCH MORE. Adjacent lot available
also. BRING ALL OFFERSIII $159,900
MLS# 758256 Karen, 538-3141.
Nice mobile home and beautiful 7
acres. Very good condition must see.
Nicely treed on front of property and
open pasture on the back (approx. Sac.)
Front porch and enclosed back porch,
two sheds and more on paved road.
$112,500. (LMH-757672-K) 493-2221
PRICE REDUCEDII This 2BR/2BA DWMH is
on lake/canal only minutes by boat to the
Suwannee River and the Gulf of Mexico. It
has a 2 stall boat house, screened fish
cleaning & storage room, and the home is
fully furnished. See it today, priced at
$245,000 (DW-748707-MHK) 352-493-2221
AcreaO cHomes, Fatris, Watrfront, Cmmercial allfraFE are.nlss
Take advantage of this great deal on
this very well kept, cute & cozy
2BR/2BA MH centrally located to
Bronson and Williston. MUST SEE TO
APPRECIATE!! $110,000 MLS#
758309 Natalie, 219-8365.
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
BRIBA PRICE MLS
2BR/2BA $39,900 756423
2BR/2BA $89,500 755963
3BR/2BA $85,500 757834
3BR/2BA $89,000 757777
3BR/2BA $113,500 757248
3BR/2BA $129,900 757989
3BR/2BA $179,900 756306
5BR/2BA $184,900 758209
5BR/3BA $155,900 757900
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
AROUND LEVY COUNTY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Page 13
SHERIFF'S
sUte
TRAVEL TIPS
SHE RI FF
JOHNNY SMITH
If you plan on traveling away to visit love ones
please keep these tips in mind. Following a few
simple crime prevention tips can help reduce your
risk of becoming a victim.
When considering a hotel, you may look for one
that offers security guards that patrol the property
and well-lit parking lots. Once you have checked in
to your room, make sure you know the most direct routes to the elevator, stairs and fire
escapes. Always utilize all door locks in your hotel room. If the door has a peephole, use
it before automatically opening your door. If someone comes to your door claiming to be a
repairman, ask to see their identification and call the front desk to verify their identity. Do
not leave valuables in your room; usually the hotel will not be responsible for any theft of
your property. If you have valuables use the hotel safe to store your precious belongings.
When leaving your room turn on a light, radio or television to make it appear occupied.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Pickpockets work in teams and carefully
stalk their victims. Watch for staged distractions like a loud commotion, dropping
an object on the ground and asking for assistance and also bumping in to you in large
crowds. This can be a precursor to being a victim of the pickpocket's scheme. The
thief looks for the purse that is unzipped or the wallet in the back pocket. Avoid
carrying large amounts of cash and traveler's checks or credit cards can be a safer
alternative.'
Remember to always lock your doors when inside your car. Avoid leaving any expensive
items in plain view because this only entices a thief. Although your vehicle's trunk is not
- completely secure, it is the safest place to store your valuables while traveling. Avoid all
aspects of advertising that you are not from the area,
Taking these precautionary measures will minimize the chances of becoming a victim.
During your travels, I want you to have fun and the most important thing is to be safe.
S/
Suwannee Valley Antique Quilt
Festival to be Held March 15
On March 15, 2008 downtown Trenton will be adorned with beautiful antique quilts. The
Suwanne Valley Antique Quilt Festival will be held in downtown Trenton in celebration of
'National Quilt Day.
Everyone is invited to participate in this open air antique and vintage quilt show.
Do you, like many area families, have treasured quilts that were made by your ancestors
tucked away?
This is your opportunity to bring these special quilts out of hiding and share them with
the many people who will be attending this festival.
The committee that is working to bring this festival to our area requests that a history if
-,known be submitted along with local quilts.
-. This briefhistor) will be displayed along with the quilt. The plans are to-take a,.-. ;
Sthotograph oTfech quilt and record its history to rfiake a permanent record bf the quilt' that
were made years ago by area women.
The festival is of course open to all antique and vintage quilts no matter where they were
made.
The Suwannee Valley Antique Quilt Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2008
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trenton's turn of the century railroad depot. Quilts will displayed
in a wide variety of historic buildings in downtown Trenton. Several demonstrations are
planned for the event including quilting, spinner, a bed turning and more.
Other highlights of the day include antique cars, farmer's market, antique booths,
clogging, hand scissor sharpening and a quilting boutique. i
Trenton has quickly become a mecca for quilters in this region of Florida due to the
many area quilters and our wonderful quilt store, Suwannee Valley Quilt Shoppe which is
located in the old historic Coca-Cola building. Everyone is invited to come out and be a
1 part of the first antique quilt festival held in our area. There is no admission charge for this
Seventh.
This event is sponsored by the City of Trenton, the Gilchrist County Chamber of
Commerce and several other local businesses and quilting groups.
For more information about this event please call Stephanie Metts or Lois Scott at (352)
463-3842.
^__________________
Log Cabin Quilters met January 31 at the Levy County Quilt Museum. Pat was busy
helping young quilters put their quilts together and got them started quilting. One will be
done on the machine. We had visitors from Ocala and always enjoy them as Alton makes
our spool holders. We also enjoyed four ladies from Chiefland, who will be going to the fair
with us the Feb. 12. It will be something for us to see if anyone won any ribbons.
Derick and six boys were out Tuesday and got the lemons taken care of. We try to teach
whatever there is to do-we tell them one day what they learn will come in handy. Thanks
Lancaster.
We always welcome visitors who come to see us. We had a couple in from California.
She is a quilter, and we had a wonderful visit. After everyone had left, a couple came in
from Thomasville, Georgia and we made more friends. It's always so great to hear others
tell us as well as show us their projects and get ideas.
Winnelle Home, Director
Levy County Quilt Museum
Black History Month
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Clerk of Court Danny Shipp unveiled the photographic display commemorating Black
History Month in the Levy County Courthouse lobby Friday morning.
The display also includes -
original paintings by artist ,. f.
and local historianCarolyn .
Cohens. A lifelong resident
ofChiefland, Cohens has
been collecting pieces of
black history her whole life.
"Raised by my
grandparents, I grew up
listening to the stories
they told and I was
hooked," she said. She has
been collecting stories,
photographs and artifacts
ever since, she said.
Cohen authored a book
in 2006 comprised of many Journal photo-by Kellie Parkin
of those stories and photos. From left to right: Levy County Clerk of Court Danny Shipp,
Black America Series: Levy author Carolyn Cohens, Olivia Thompkins Scott, Eddie Jean
County Florida is part of Williams, Johnnie Brown Phillips, Virginia McDonald, and
nation-wide series of at
least 82 books by Arcadia Levy County records manager Donna Cicale.
publishing.
"All of these pictures I've
gathered over the years finally t S D oo
have a use a way to reach at Farriers Depot, Inc. ..l-
the public," Cohen said.
This is the sixth year that Dealer for English-Made Saddles 8.- -
Cohen has worked with Jeffries, Baines, Falcon, Patrick .
Danny Shipp to curate the N
Black History exhibit for 275 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala
Levy County. "She does a (352) 840-0106
great job every time," said
Shipp. www.hoof-care.com & www.saddleroom.com
~--a j~ mbers o8eRs
of-therpwTyt portray add Turl TO'6IhTIruse ifift d Home'
the display attended the P
presentation. "That's my House Plans
daddy, that's my god-mother,
and that was my Sunday Residential Drawings
School teacher," Ms. Johnnie HOMETECH
Brown Phillips said as she
pointed to the different SOLUTIONS, LLC
photographs. email: info@htshouseplans.com
Levy County's Black
History display can be viewed .,: Chiefland:
at the courthouse through I' 352-507-4530
the end of February. For Cross City:
those wishing to see more of ,-- CrossCity
Cohens' collection, a display ,,, 352-578-2074
at the Chiefland Train Depot,-, -Toll Free:
Museum is also available for 888-228-6053
viewing throughout Black
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CuJropractic anter
We are happy to announce the opening of the
Chiefland Chiropractic Center at Nature Coast
Professional Center (410 North Main St.). Many
of my friends and patients have encouraged this
over the years and have been instrumental in our
decision. I have worked for over 30 years in
Gainsville and will continue to provide quality
chiropractic care to the Tri County area at our
new location. We want everyone to enjoy good
health and know that this starts with a healthy
nervous system that controls everything. We
seek to correct the cause...not the effect of the ill
health. We want to make a difference in people's
lives. Why choose t0iopatactic?...... Because I
know it is right and IT WORKS! We look forward
to seeing our friends and meeting new ones.
Dr. Keith R cheson
Chiropractic Physician
352-490-7077
410 N. Main Street (suite 11)* Chiefland, FL 32626
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CLASSIFIEDS/LEGAL NOTICES
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
e Legal Notices
ADVERTISING
Miscellaneous
WANTED TO BUY I buy gold.
Any amount/condition. 352-221-
1445 2/21 p
G Miscellaneous
Personals
I AM IN POSSESSION of
a 10-ton tandem tag-a-long
trailer. Anyone claiming own-
ership, write P.O. Box 1025,
Bronson, FL 32621. 2/7b
WANTED TO BUY old van to
pull boat. Call Roland, 352-257-
3051. 2/7p
Notices
NARCONON ... a nonprofit pub-
lic benefit organization that spe-
cializes in helping people with
drug or alcohol addictions offers
FREE assessments and more
than 11,000 local referrals. Call
(800) 556-8885 or visit www.dru-
grehab.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
Miscellaneous
Services
TKO Farm of Williston offers
an extensive horseback riding
program for youth and adults.
Boarding and Sales of Hunters to
Rodeo horses www.TKOFARM.
corn 352-529-0002. 2/14b
@ Free
MOVING FREE to good home,
male Maltese, 1 % years
old, CKC registered. 352-494-
2351. 2/7f.
Help Wanted Mobile Homes
0 Full & Part Time I For Rent
Help Wanted
Full & Part Time
TOWN CLERK Town of Ot-
ter Creek. Permanent part-time
position. Secretarial and book-
keeping skills required. Expe-
rience with Microsoft Works,
Microsoft Money, and Quick-
books is a plus. Average 80
to 100 hours a month. Send
resume to P.O. Box 65, Otter
Creek, FL 32683 or hand de-
liver to 555 SW 2nd Ave., Ot-
ter Creek, FL 32683. Deadline
for applications is Feb. 8, 2008
at 2:00 pm. The Town reserves
the right to reject any add all
applications. 2/7b
FLORIDA'S LONG-TERM
CARE OMBUDSMAN PRO-
GRAM needs volunteers to
join its corps of dedicated
advocates who protect the
rights of elders residing in
nursing homes, assisted liv-
HELP WANTED
DIESEL MECHANIC
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
AND TRUCKS
MUST HAVE CDL
Health insurance
and benefits.
Call: 352/472-4550
COLEMAN
CONSTRUCTION,
INC.
NEWBERRY, FL
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
1/31,2/7,14,21
L5CJ5IN
ing facilities and adult family
care homes. The program is
comprised of 17 local coun-
cils throughout the state, and
each council is seeking ad-
ditional volunteers to iden-
tify, investigate and resolve
residents' concerns. All in-
terested individuals who
care about protecting the
health, safety, welfare and
rights of long-term care facil-
ity 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://ombuds-
man.myflorida.com. tfnf
COME JOIN THE JOURNAL
TEAM! News Correspon-
dents-Cover local events in
your area. Photographic skills
a must. Experience preferred.
Deadline driven, but flexible
schedule. Compensation com-
mensurate with experience.
Expenses/mileage reimburse-
ment. Fax resume/clips to
490-4490 attn: Editor. tfnf
HELP WANTED PART TIME
-Busy office needs part timer for
general office work in a profes-
sional atmosphere. Employment
referencesrequired. Faxresumes
only to 352-493-1490. 2/14b
WILLISTON, CHIEFLAND,
NEWBERRY physical ther-
apy practice wants quali-
fied people to "Get Results"
for patients. Front office and
clinical position available.
Fax (352) 528-2878 or mail
resume to P.O. Box 518, Wil-
liston, FL 32696 b/eow tfn
FOR RENT 2BR/2BA mobile
home. Washer & dryer included.
First & last month, $550 per
month. Call 352-215-2523. 2/7p
Real
LOTS FOR SALE Just north
of Bronson. Mobile Homes OK.
Two 1.25 acre lots, $25,000
each. One 2.5 acre lot, $45,000.
Call Jeff Tice, ERA Trend
Realty 352-225-4616. 2/28p
% ACRE WILLISTON I
MORRISTON. Paved road
frontage on SR 121. Beautifully
wooded! Owner Financing!
NO DOWN PAYMENT! Only
$205/mo. Total $19,900.00.
Call 352-215-1018. 2/21 b
1-1/4 ACRE WILLISTON
/MORRISTION. Beautifully
wooded. Nice neighborhood.
Owner Financing! NO DOWN
PAYMENT! Only $307/mo. To-
tal $29,900.00. Call 352-215-
1018. 2/21 b
1-1/4 ACRE BRONSON.
Beautifully wooded parcel
just off paved street. Owner
Financing! NO DOWN
PAYMENT! Only $307/
mo. Total $29,900.00.
Call 352-215-1018. 2/21 b
3 ACRES ARCHER I
WILLISTON Area. Well,
Septic and Power already in
place. Beautiful country setting
with Oak Shaded homesite.
Perfect for horses. Partially
fenced. Owner Financing!
NO DOWN PAYMENT Only
$873/mo. Total $84,900.00.
Call 52-215-1018. 2/21b
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Mobile Homes
For Sale
TRENTON 3/2 DWMH Rent
to own. % acre, fenced, new
shed, porch, fireplace, city
utilities. $110,000 negotiable.
Call for details, 352-494-2351.
2/7p.
O For Sale
NEW MOWER & CHAIN SAW
PARTS: Stihl, Husqvarna, Ayp,
Murray, Sears, MTD, Briggs,
Kohler, Robin, and Honda. Blades
for most mowers. Beauchamp
Saw Shop. 352-493-4904 tfn
LUMBER FOR SALE Pine,
cherry and cypress. Call Sammy
at (352) 949-3222. tfnb
SPECIAL STEEL BUILDINGS -
Show Building Discounts. Up to
50% off, Can Erect. www.scg-
grp.com Source: Osh. Call Lew-
is, 352-538-0183 2/7p
SYardSales
.fi.i~
YARD SALE Bronson United
Methodist Church, Saturday, 2/9
from 7 am until 2 pm. Proceeds to
go toward church's new restroom
addition. 2/7f
BIG YARD SALE Feb. 8 & 9,
9 am until... 1 % miles north of
Sheriffs Dept. on 337, Bronson.
2/7p
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 942-04 of the sale of
2004 has (have) filed said
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
issued thereon. The name(s) of
the holders) of said Certificate,
the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: EQUIFUNDING
INC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY:
LOT 2, GOOD NIGH
FARMS, (A SUBDIVISION
NOT YET RECORDED),
BEING A PART OF LOT
9, FOXWOOD FARMS,
AN UNRECORDED
SUBDIVISION LYING IN
SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP
13 SOUTH, RANGE 18
EAST, LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: COMMENCE
AT AN IRON PIPE AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID SECTION 15AND
RUN THENCE SOUTH
00 DEGREES 01' 38"
WEST, ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID SECTION
1250.72 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'
08" WEST 50.02 FEET TO
THE NEW,WEST RIGHT-
OF-WAYLINE (PER SAID
GOOD KNIGHT FARMS)
OF NW (NE) 170TH
AVE. (AKA COUNTRY
ROAD NO. 106); THENCE
SOUTH O DEGREES 01' ,
38" WEST, ALONG SAID
WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Page 15
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL LEGAL NOTICES
G Legal Notices
LINE, 556.79 FEET
TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING OF THE
HEREIN DESCRIBED
PARCEL; THENCE
CONTINUE SOUTH 00
DEGREES 01' 38" WEST,
ALONG SAID NEW WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE,
448.35 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 88 DEGREES
28' 38" WEST, 1251.25
FEET TO THE EAST
LINE 'OF A FLORIDA
GAS TRANSMISSION
LINE PER DEED BOOK
69, PAGE 362, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA;
THENCE NORTH 38
DEGREES 35' 31" EAST,
ALONG SAID EAST LINE,
431.95 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 85 DEGREES 29'
12" EAST 984.64 FEET
TO THE SAID POINT OF
BEGINNING. TOGETHER
WITH A 1995 FLEE
DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE
HOME BEARING ID#'S
GAFLR35AO8890HH &
GAFLR35BO8890HH.
PARCEL # 21497-000-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICI
ASSESSED: HAROLD' A
GOULD, CARALEE GOULD
All of said property being i
the County of Levy, State c
Florida.
Unless such Certificate sha
be redeemed according t
law, the property .describe
in such Certificate will be sol
to .the highest bidder in th
Courthouse lobby on the 25t
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. an
2:00. .
DATED this 18th DAY O
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIP
CLERK OF CIRCUI
COUR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORID)
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan, 31,
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN
tlat the holders) of Certificat
number 4649-05 of the sal
of 2005., has (have) filed sai
certificate for a Tax Deed to b
i~sued thereon. The name(s) c
the holders) of said Certificate
1e description of the property
ie name(s) in which it i
assessed are as follows:
, NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
|OLDER(S): PLUTO 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
t OF THE PROPERTY: THE
. NORTHWEST. 1/4 OF THE
;'. SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP
12 SOUTH, RANGE 17
,EAST, LEVY COUNTY
FLORIDA. LESS AND
EXCEPT THE EAST
204.17 FEET THEREOF.
TOGETHER WITH A 1997
SPRI MOBILE HOME
BEARING ID# N87851A &
N87851B. PARCEL NO.
03399-001-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICI
ASSESSED: ALFRED
CROCCO, ALFRED JAME'
CROCCO, JEANNE CROCCC
JEAN M. CROCCO, JEANIN
CROCCO, JEANINE M
TURNER, JEANNIN
6ROCCO
SAll of said property being i
the County of Levy, State
Florida.
Unless such Certificate sha
be redeemed according t
law, the property describe
in such Certificate will be sol
to the highest bidder in th
Courthouse lobby on the 25t
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. an
2:00.
DATED this 18th DAY O
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COUR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORID
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 3
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 1,
200E
-----------
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE'
that the holders) of Certificat
number 4949-05 of the sal
of 2005 has (have) filed sai
Certificate for a Tax Deed to b
issued thereon. The name(s) c
the holders) of said CertificatE
the description of the property
the name(s) in which it
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
Legal Notices
HOLDERSS: NEPTUNE 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY: THE
SOUTH 239.39 FEET OF
THE NORTH 502.04 FEET
OF THE SOUTH 930.19
FEET OF THAT PART OF
THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF
SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP
13 SOUTH, RANGE 18
EAST, LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, LYING EAST
OF THE RIGHT OF WAY
OF STATE ROAD NO.
121, AS MEASURED
PERPENDICULAR'
TO THE SOUTH LINE
THEREOF; LESS THE
EAST 542.00 FEET
THEREOF. TOGETHER
WITH 1995 HICK
DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE
HOME BEARING ID #'S
GAFLS35A09837HH21,
TITLE # 68997043 AND
GAFLS35BO9837HH21,
TITLE #68997044.
PARCEL #04495-007-OA.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: LIA BURGMAN,
ESTATE, LIA D. BURGMAN,
ESTATE
H All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
n Unless such Certificate shall
of be redeemed according to
law, the property described
ill in such Certificate will be sold
o to the highest bidder in the,
d Courthouse lobby on the 25th
d day of February, 2008, between
e the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
h 2:00
n DATED this 18th DAY OF
d JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
F CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT
P LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
T Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
T 2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
A 2008,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 5209-05 of the sale
1, of 20Q5 .has (have) filed said
e Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
e issued thereon. The name(s) of
d the holders) of said Certificate,,
e the description of the property,
of the name(s) in which it is
e, assessed are as follows:
y, NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
s HOLDERSS: VENUS 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
E OF THE PROPERTY: LOT
55, LINCOLN HEIGHTS
REVISED, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLATBOOK
3, PAGE 26, RECORDS
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH A 1996
HARB MOBILE HOME ID#
GAFLS54A77171HS21 &
GAFLS54B77171HS21.
PARCEL #06306-025-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: CHRISTINE
PENNY
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
H Unless such Certificate shall
J. be redeemed according to
S law, the 'property described
), in such Certificate will be sold
E to the highest bidder in the
1. Courthouse lobby on the 25th
E day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
n 2:00
of DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
ill DANNY J. SHIPP
o CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
d LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
d Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
e 2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
h 2008
n ------
d NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
F NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
P number 5551-05 of the sale
T of 2005 has (have) filed said
A Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
1, issued thereon. The name(s) of
4, the holders) of said Certificate,
8, the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
', HOLDERSS: MTAG CUST
:e FOR COLORADO ASSET
le MANAGEMENT LLC
d LEGAL DESCRIPTION
)e OF THE PROPERTY:
of LOTS 1, 2, 29, & 30,
e, BLOCK I, ELEANOR
y, VILLAGE, ACCORDING
is TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT
E BOOK 3, PAGE 4A,
Legal Notices
PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, LESS THAT
PORTION OF LOT 30
CONVEYED TO THE
CITY OF CHIEFLAND
BY GRANT OF RIGHT
OF WAY RECORDED
IN OFFICIAL RECORDS
BOOK 664, PAGE 229,
PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA. PARCEL
#07313-000-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: NAPA AUTO
PARTS, INC., NAPA AUTO
PARTS, LLC
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
Unless such Certificate shall
be redeemed according to
law, the property described
in such Certificate will be sold
to the highest bidder in the
Courthouse lobby on the 25th
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
2:00
DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 5557-05 of the sale
of 2005 has (have) filed said
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
issued thereon. The name(s) of
the holders) of said Certificate,
the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: SATURN 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY:
LOT 26, BLOCK D,
FRUITLANDS HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
PLAT THEREOF FILED
IN. THE OFFICE-.OF THE
CLE-FK .F \lCIRCUjT
COORT, TEV? COUNTY,
FLORIDA. PARCEL
#07373-002-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: JOSEPHINO
BARGAS, JOSEFINO P.
BARGAS
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
Unless such Certificate shall
be redeemed according to
law, the property described
in such Certificate will be sold
to the highest bidder in the
Courthouse lobby on the 25th
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
2:00
DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31',
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 5622-05 of the sale
of 2005 has (have) filed said
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
issued thereon. The name(s) of
the holders) of said Certificate,
the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: NEPTUNE 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY:
LOT 7, BLOCK 2; FANNIN
SPRINGS ANNEX,
ACCORDINGTOTHEPLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 31,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL #07619-006-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: RICKY MORGAN
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
Unless such Certificate shall
be redeemed according to
law, the property described
in such -Certificate will be sold
to the highest bidder in the
Courthouse lobby on the 25th
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
2:00
DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 6261-05 of the sale
of 2005 has (have) filed said
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
issued thereon. The name(s) of
the holders) of said Certificate,
the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: SATURN 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY:
PARCEL 2 OF LOT 5,
BLOCK J, MANATEE
FARMS ESTATES UNIT 2,
ACCORDINGTOTHEPLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 1,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL #09458-001-0A.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: MICHAEL
BOWEN, MARY BOWEN,
MARY WRIGHT
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
Unless such Certificate shall
be redeemed according to
law, the property described
in such Certificate will be sold
to the highest bidder in the
Courthouse lobby on the 25th
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
2:00
DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE l. HEREBY G4VEQN,
that th e 6Iddr(s-) of Certificte'"
number 7186-05 of the sale
of 2005 has (have) filed said
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be
issued thereon. The name(s) of
the holders) of said Certificate,'
the description of the property,
the name(s) in which it is
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: PLUTO 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY: LOT
9, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS,
ACCORDINGTOTHEPLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 56,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL #20427-000-00
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: JERRY GAMBLE,
JR. ESTATE, BETTY BUIE,
RICHARD BUIE
All of said property being in
the County of Levy, State of
Florida.
Unless such Certificate shall
be redeemed according to
law, the property described
in such Certificate will be sold
to the highest bidder in the
Courthouse lobby on the 25th
day of February, 2008, between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and
2:00
DATED this 18th DAY OF
JANUARY 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31,
2008, Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14,
2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO: 38-
2007CA000938
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER
TO PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL
MORTGAGE, INC.
PLAINTIFF,
vs.
DAVID C. SHARPE, ETAL.,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: DAVID C. SHARPE AND
MARIA SHARPE A/K/A MARIA
DIANE SHARPE
whose residence is unknown
if he/she/they be living; and
if/she/they be dead, the
unknown defendants who may
be spouses, heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors,
creditors, trustees, and all
parties claiming an interest
by, through, under or against
the Defendants, who are not
known to be dead or alive, and
all parties having or claiming to
have any right, title or interest
in the property described in
the mortgage being foreclosed
herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY
NOTIFIED that an action to
foreclose a mortgage on the
following property:
LOT- 2, BLOCKED" OF
"BRONZE-SUN ACRES"
AN UNRECORDED SUB-
DIVISION IN THE SOUTH-
EAST % OF SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH,
RANGE 17 EAST, LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, BE-
ING MORE PARTICULAR-
LY DESCRIBED AS FOL-
LOWS:
FOR A POINT OF REF-
ERENCE COMMENCE AT
THE SOUTHEAST COR-
NER OF SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH 17
EAST; THENCE RUN S 89
DEGREES 03 MINUTES
00 SECONDS W, ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF
SECTION 34, A DISTANCE
OF 450.15 FEET TO THE
WESTERLY RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF A 50 FOOT
STREET (KNOWN AS
BAHIA DRIVE): THENCE
RUN N 00 DEGREES 58
MINUTES 06 SECONDS
EASTALONG SAID RIGHT
OF WAY LINE, 1250.69
FEET TO THE SOUTHER-
LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF A 50 FOOT STREET
(KNOWN AS FLORATAM
STREET); THENCE S 89
DEGREES 03 MINUTES
00 SECONDS W, ALONG
. SAID RIGHT OF WAY
LINE, 1,094.50 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; THENCE CONTIN-
UE 89 DEGREES 03 MIN-
UTES 00 SECONDS W,
ALONG SAID RIGHT OF
WAY LINE 267.00 FEET;
THENCE S 00 DEGREES
57 MINUTES 00 SEC-
ONDS E, 400.00 FEET;
THENCE 89 DEGREES 03
MINUTES, 00 SECONDS
E 267.00 FEET; THENCE
N 00 DEGREES 57 MIN-
UTES 00 SECONDS W,
400.00 FEET TO CLOSE
ON THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING.
TOGETHER WITH A
1972 SINGLE WIDE MO-
BILE HOME, VIN#10889
has been filed against you
and you are required to serve a
copy of your written defenses, if
any, to it on DAVID J. STERN,
ESQ, Plaintiffs attorney, whose
address is 801 S. University
Drive #500, Plantation, FL
33324 on or before March
7, 2008; (no later than 30
days from the date of the first
publication of this notice of
action) and file the original with
the clerk of this court either
before service on Plaintiffs
attorney or immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default
will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in
the complaint or petition filled
herein.
WITNESS my hand and
the seal of this Court at LEVY
County, Florida, this 25th day of
January, 2008.
CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT
BY: GWEN MCELROY
,DEPUTY CLERK
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J.
STERN
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
801 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE
SUITE 500
PLANTATION, FL 33324
07-08818(FM) FNM
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, persons
withdisabilitiesneeding a special.
accommodation should contact
COURT ADMINISTRATION, at
the LEVY County Courthouse
at 352-486-5276, 1-800-955-
877-(TDD) or 1-800-955- 8770,
via Florida Relay Service.
Pub: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 38-2007-CA-375
DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RANDALL K. KNAPP, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment
of Mortgage Foreclosure dated
January 24, 2008 and entered
in Case No. 38-2007-CA0375 of
the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH
Judicial Circuit in and for
LEVY County, Florida wherein
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
is the Plaintiff and RANDALL
K. KNAPP;. THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF RANDALL K.
KNAPP N/K/A GABRIELLA
KNAPP; are the Defendants, I
will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at MAIN LOBBY
OF THE LEVY COUNTY
COURTHOUSE at 11:00AM,.
on the 31st day of March,
2008, the following described
property as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
THAT PART OF SECTION
4, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH,
RANGE 17 EAST, LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER
OF THE SOUTHEAST
Y4 FOR A POINT OF
REFERENCE, THENCE
RUN NORTH 85 DEGREES
14 MINUTES 00 SECONDS
WEST, A DISTANCE OF
1589.64 FEET TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH THE
SOUTHEASTERLLY RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF STATE
ROAD NO., 24, THENCE
RUN SOUTH 55 DEGREES
35 MINUTES 16 SECONDS
WEST, ALONG THE SAID
SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT
OF WAY LINE 1252.65
FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE
FROM SAID POINT OF
BEGINNING CONTINUE
SOUTH 55 DEGREES 35
MINUTES, 16 -SECONDS
WESTf'ALONG T H! SAID
SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT
OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE
OF 250.53 FEET, THENCE
RUN SOUTH 85 DEGREES
12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS
EAST, A DISTANCE OF
1417.49 ,FEET; THENCE
RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES
35 MINUTES 16 SECONDS
EAST, PARALLEL TO THE
CENTERLINE OF SAID
STATE ROAD NO. 24,
A DISTANCE OF 250.53
FEET, THENCE RUN
NORTH 85 DEGREES 12
MINUTES 20 SECONDS
WEST, A DISTANCE OF
1417.49 FEET TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH THE
SAID SOUTHEASTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE
AND THE SAID POINT OF
BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT OF LAND
IS ALSO KNOWN AS
PARCEL 6 OF MEREDITH
HILLS, AN UNRECORDED
SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT
OF WHICH IS RECORDED
IN UNRECORDED PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 6 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LESS AND EXCEPTING
FROM THE ABOVE
PARCEL OF LAND THE
SOUTHEASTERLY 25 FEET
THEREOF DEEDED TO
LEVY COUNTY IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 132, PAGE
291, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA,
FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
PURPOSES.
TOGETHER WITH
A 1988 RICH DOUBLE
WIDE MOBILE HOME
BEARING TITLE NUMBERS
45747093 AND 45760385
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LEGAL NOTICES
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Legal Notices
N13311A AND N13311B,
RESPECTIVELY.
A/K/A 9530 NE STATE
ROAD 24, BRONSON, FL
32621
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.
WITNESS MY HAND and the
seal of this Court on January
25,2008.
Danny J. Shipp
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Jan. 31, 2008
Feb. 7, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
EIGHTH JUDICIAL, IN
AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No: 38-2007-CP-000312
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF IRENE T.
RODGERS,
Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
(Intestate)
The administration of the
estate of Irene T. Rodgers,
deceased, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Levy County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 355 South
Court Street, Bronson, Florida
32621. The estate is intestate.
The names and addressed of
the personal representative and
the personal representative's
attorney are set forth below.
Any interested person on
which a copy of the notice of
administration is served must
file on or before the date that
is 3 months after the date
of service of a copy of the
notice of administration on
that person any objection that
challenges the qualifications
of the personal representative,
the venue, or the jurisdiction of
the court, or those objections
are forever barred.
Any persons entitled to
exempt property under Section
732-402, Florida Statutes, will
be d~ermedto have waived their
rigfft I claimT that property
as exempt property unless a
petition for determination or
exempt property is filed by such
persons or on their behalf on or
before the later of the date that
is 4 months after the date of
service of copy of the' notice of
administration on such person
or the date that is 40 days after
the date of termination of any
proceeding involving any other
matter affecting any part of the
exempt property. A surviving
spouse seeking an elective
share must file an election to
take elective share on or before
the earlier of the date that is 6
months after the date of service
of a copy of the notice .of
administration on the surviving
spouse, or an attorney in fact
or a guardian of the property
of the surviving spouse, or the
date that is 2 years after the
date of the decedent's death.
Personal Representative:
Rose Norton
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
ARKER & BARKER, PA
Michael J. Barker
Attorney for Petitioner
Florida Bar No. 0189324
4244 St. Johns Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Telephone: (904) 389-9440
Fax: (904)389-9965
Pub.: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number 2008-CP-000008
IN RE: ESTATE OF
EDITH FRANCES
CUZELIS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Formal administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAV-
ING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS
AGAINSTTHEABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that
a Formal Administration has
commenced in the Estate of
EDITH FRANCES CUZELIS,
Deceased, File Number 2008-
CP-000008, by the Circuit
Court for LEVY County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address
of which is P.O. Drawer 610,
Bronson, FL 32621.
ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED
THAT:
All creditors of the decedent
SLegal Notices [ Legal Notices
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is served within three
months after the date of the first
publication of this notice mustfile
their claims with this Court Wl-
-HIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF ACOPY 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 DE-
MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.,
The date of the first publication
of this Notice is January 31,
2008.
Person Giving Notice:
Shari Cuzelis
944 21st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Attorney for Person Giving
Notice:
GREGORY V. BEAUCHAMP, P.A.
Florida Bar No.178770
P.O. Box 1129
Chiefland, FL 32644
Telephone: (352)493-1458
Pub.: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 38-2007CA-1050
LEVYCOUNTYDEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, a Florida
Corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DAVID ROSE, his unknown heirs,
unknown spouses, devisees,
grantees, creditors, and all other
Parties claiming by through, or
against him, JOHN DOE, JANE'
DOE AND ANY KNOWN OR
UNKNOWN TENANTS,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that, pursuant to a Final Judg-
ment of Foreclosure dated
January 31, 2008, Case No. 38-
2007CA-1050 of the Circuit Court
of Levy County, Florida, in which
LEVY COUNTY .DEVELOP-
MENT CORPORATION, a Flor-
ida Corporation, is the Plaintiff,
and DAVID ROSE, is the Defen-
dant, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the lobby
at the Front Door of the Levy
County Courthouse, in Bronson,
Florida, at 11:00 A.M. on the 25th
day of February, 2008, the follow-
ing described property set forth
in the Order of Final Judgment.
Lot 5, Block E, Oak Ridge
Estates, Unit 1, as recorded
in Plat Book 4, Page 7, Public
Records of Levy County, Florida.
Together with that certain 1981
CHAR mobile home bearing
VIN#BM12132situatedthereon.
TAX PARCEL ID#09469-004-00
DATED this 31st day of January,
2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb. 7,14, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 38-007-CA-278
DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
LIGA MENESES A/K/A LISIA
MENESES, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment
of Mortgage Foreclosure dated
January 31, 2008 and entered
in Case No. 38-2007-CA-278 of
the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH
Judicial Circuit in and for LEVY
County, Florida where WELLS
FARGO BANK, N.A., is the
Plaintiff and LIGIA MENESES
A/K/A LISIA MENESES; ISRAEL
MENESES, ANY AND ALL UN-
KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING
BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTSS,
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO,
BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETH-
ER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS: TEN-
ANT #1 N/K/A GUILLERMO
GARCIA, and TENANT #2 N/K/A
MANUEL GARCIA are the De-
fendants, I will sell to the highest
;and best bidder for cash at MAIN
LOBBY OF THE LEVY COUNTY
COURTHOUSE at 11:00 AM, on
the 25t1h day of February, 2008, the
following described property as
set forth in said Final Judgment:
LOT 3, BLOCK45, OAK RIDGE
'ESTATE, SUBDIVISION, AC-
CORDING TO PLAT THERE-
OF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 63 THROUGH
67, OFTHE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH THAT CER-
TAIN MOBILEHOMEL6CATED
THEREON ASA FIXTURE AND
APPURTENANCE THERETO
ID#GAFL407A52150-CE21
AND GAFL407B52150-CE21.
A/K/A 11548 64TH STREET
NE, WILLISTON, FL 32596
Any person claiming an in-
terest in the surplus from the
sale, if any, other than the prop-
erty owner as of the date of Lis
Pendens must file a claim within
sixty (60) days after the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the
seal of this Court on February 1,
2008.
Danny J. Shipp
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
P.O. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622
F07008178 NMNC-FHA- R-
khartmaier
Pub: Feb. 7,14, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 38-2007-CA-1109
AMERIS BANK,
PLAINTIFF,
vs.
SUSAN A. HUMPHREYS;
RICHARD HUMPHREYS,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: SUSAN A. HUMPHREYS
and RICHARD HUMPHREYS
Residence: UNKNOWN
Last known mailing address:
8730 118th Terrace
Bronson, Florida 32621
YOUARE NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion to foreclose on the following
property in Levy County, Florida:
Lot 160, FOREST PARK,
UNIT II, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book
4, Page 27, Public Records of
Levy County, Florida. Together
with 2001 Homes of Merit Se-
rial #FLMLCF1568-24636A//B
has been filed against you and
others and you are required to
serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to it on Plaintiffs
attorney, Dale G. Westling, Sr.,
Esquire, 331 E. Union Street,
Jacksonville, Florida 32202,
no more than thirty (30) days
from the first publication date
of this notice of action and file
the original with the Clerk of
this Court either before service
on Plaintiffs attorney or imme-
diately thereafter; otherwise, a
default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded
in the complaint or petition.
DATED January 31, 2008.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
BY Gwen McElroy
DEPUTY CLERK
(COURT SEAL)
Pub: Feb. 7,14, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 38-2008CA-000127
GERALD M. ALFORD and
SHERRY ELLIS,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
KATHRYN V. BAITY and RAY
H. BAITY, if married, if alive,
and if dead their respective
unknown spouse, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors,
or other parties claiming by,
through, under or against them
individually,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: KATHRYN V. BAITY
516 GERTRUDE ST.
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, 60123
RAY H. BAITY
e Legal Notices
516 GERTRUDE ST
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, 60123
AND
11 ALMEDA DR.
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110
11 ALMEDA DR.
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action to Quiet Title as to the
following described lands:
Lot 3, Block 27, University Oaks,
according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 4, Pages
15, 15A-15M, public records of
Levy County, Florida.
TAX PARCEL #09699-002-00
filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of
your written, defenses, if any,
on RONALD W. STEVENS,
Petitioner's attorney, whose
address is Post Office box 1444,
Bronson, FL 32621, on or before
March 14, 2008, and file the
original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default
will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WTNESS my hand and the
seal of this Court on January 31,
2008.
Clerk of Court
BY: Gwen McElroy
Persons with disabilities re-
questing reasonable accom-
modations to participate in this
proceeding should contact (352)
374-3639 (Voice & TDD) or via
Florida Relay Service at (800)
955-8771.
Pub: Feb. 7,14, 21, 28, 2008
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF LEVY
COUNTY, will receive sealed
bids until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday,
February 19, 2008 for the
following item to be purchased
by said for and on behalf of Levy
county, Florida.
1 One Ton
15 Passenger Van
Specifications and supporting
documents ca
by contacting
Coordinator o
Florida at (352)
Pub: Feb. 07, 2
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You are hereb
I will offer for sa
at public sale to
and best bidder
following descr
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at 11:00 o'clocJ4
day of Februa
following place
and Kennel 13
Williston, FL, t
in the sum ofl
expenses for f
and costs here
February 1, 201
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Pub: Feb. 7, 20
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THE PERS(
TACTED RE
PROPOSED
COPY OF TH
Legal Notices
DRAFT OF EACH, IS: Jea-
nette Houser, Sr. Administra-
tive Assistant, Office of General
Counsel, 2379 Broad Street,
Brooksville, FL 34604-6899,
(352) 796-7211, ext. 4651.
The District does not discrimi-
nate on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable ac-
commodation should contact Di-
anne Lee, (352) 796-7211, ext.
4658; TDD only: 1-800-231-6103.
Pub.: February 7, 2008
NOTICE OF SALE
The following vehicles will be
sold at public auction, free of all
prior liens, per Fl Stat 713.78 at
10:00 AM on the dates shown at
Lienqr's address.
No titles, as is, cash only.
Sale Date: February 22, 2008
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Sale Date: February 29, 2008
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Lienor: Bronson Lube Inc
555 N Hathaway Ave
Bronson FL 32621
Phone: 352-486-2100
Interested parties, contact:
State Filing Service, Inc.
(772) 595-9555
Pub.: Feb. 7, 2008
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FLORENCE ELAINE GRANTEES CATURIA FLORENCE
ELAI; ARNOLD TIMOTHY JAY 11/26/2007 502644 DEED (RE-
RECORD) 1102 905 $10.00
LEGAL: L56(12) FANNING SPRINGS ANNEX GRANTOR CATURIA
FLORENCE ELAINE GRANTEES ARNOLD LISA ANN
1/26/2007 502658 WARRANTY DEED 1102 936 $0.00
LEGAL: L305, 366-367 TOWN OF OTTER CREEK Grantor GRAHAM
WILMA LOUISE Grantees HOWARD KENYATTA 11/26/2007
502659 WARRANTY DEED 1102 937 $10.00
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ETC Grantor LIPCON ROSE W Grantees LIPCON ROSE W
TRUSTEE ROSE W LIPCON REVOCABLE TRUST
11/26/2007 502661 DEED 1102940$74,900.00
Legal: L112(6) FANNIN SPRINGS ANNEX, W/MH Grantor ELLIOTT
SYLVIA ELAINECLAAR HEATHER A
Grantees ELLIOTT ROGER HUGHES ESTATE DAVIS
KYLE L 11/26/2007 502664 QUIT CLAIM DEED 1102960 $40,252.00
Legal: L23(B) US 19 NO 1 ADD Grantor SOOKDEO VISHNUOLIVER
ALFRED A Grantees OLIVER DOTTIE 11/26/2007 502671 WARRANTY
DEED 1102972 $19,000.00
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oo Grantor EQUITY ONE INCIVERY LEOLA
Grantees EQUITY ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
11/26/2007 502673 WARRANTY DEED 1102982 $69,124.00
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g, ,the, County Grantor BROOKS'BURKE E BROOKS Grantees JETTIE
f Levy County, G BROOKS 11/26/2007 502674 WARRANTY DEED 1102985 $10.00
486-5218. Legal: BDY SE1/4 1-14-18, PARCEL #04520-009-00, ETC Grantor
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ale and sell WILLIAM SCOTTGrantees JRVIRTANEN VESA
D the highest TOPIAS WHITENER NINA M 11/26/2007 502679 WARRANTY
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ibed livestock. Legal: L11(A) CASONS INGLIS ACRES #7, W/MH Grantor
LAMBERTON R ANTHONYMCGOWAN LAMBERTON
k, A.M. on the 15th GRACE P Grantees LAMBERTON RAYMOND SCOTT
ary, 2008 at the ESTATELAMBERTON GRACE P MCGOWAN
-: Triple J Ranch 11/26/2007 502680 WARRANTY DEED 11039 $10.00
51 S.E. Hwy 441 Legal: L11(A) CASONS INGLIS ACRES #7, W/MH Grantor DELEO
o satisfy a claim KRISTIMCGOWAN LAMBERTON GRACE P Grantees
$175.edin andfor fees, LAMBERTON GRACE P MCGOWAN 11/26/2007 502713 QUIT
of. CLAIM DEED 1103104 $10.00
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nny Smith, Sheriff JANICE COSTEEN JANICE C Grantees OSTEEN JANICE
vy County, Florida COSTEEN JANICE C OSTEEN DAVID L OSTEEN
108 BRYAN KEITH 1/27/2007 502729 DEED 1103172 $26,000.00
-- Legal: BDY 16-12-17, PARCEL#03416-104-00 Grantor
OPPOSED RULES: MIDDLETON JOHN TTEEORTIZ DAVID G Grantees ORTIZ
ida Water LUZ M 11/27/2007502730
district, Chapters WARRANTY DEED 1103173$10.00
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Code.
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ual THOMAS F WOODWARD AND JUDITH A WOODWARD
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QUIT CLAIM DEED 1103175$10.00
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ns, 40D-4.041 ANDREW Grantees JNERI MICHAEL A
ed, and 40D- 11/27/2007502752
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it (ERP) is ADAM Grantees CRAIG MIGNON A TRUSTEE SANDERS
Roving the JENNIFER YMIGNON CRAIG REVOCABLE
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face water WARRANTY DEED 1103298$809,000.00
system The Legal: BDY E1/2 NW1/4 31-15-13, PARCEL #00426-001-
further clarify 00 Grantor BEGLEY CARL Grantees SALT RAYSON
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definition of 11/28/2007 502764 QUIT CLAIM DEED 1103303$10.00
I by creating Legal: BDY NE1/4 NW1/4 4-13-19, PARCEL #5035-
the operation of ooo-ooGrantor RICHARDSON DONALD
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on d CLAIM DEED 1103306$200.00
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dments to 40D- RAFAELLUGO DAVID
ce and Minimum Grantees 11/28/2007502770 WARRANTY DEED 1103314 $15,000.00-
es, F.A.C., estab- Legal: L12(6) UNIVERSITY OAKS Grantor HUNTER LEISA
Guidance Level, ANN Grantees THOMAS WILLIAMS DAPHINA C HUNTER
Level, Minimum LEISA11/28/2007 502772 WARRANTY DEED 1103317$10.00
id Low Guidance Legal: L10(27) RAINBOW LAKES EST SEC N Grantor DILLON
gr Lake, Lake Ma- MARK A Grantees DILLON MARK A TRUSTEE
arrin PolkCounty, DILLON DENISE DILLON DENISE L TRUSTEE DILLON
proposed amend- FAMILY LIVING TRUST 11/28/2007 502773
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for these lakes. Legal: L19(27) RAINBOW LAKES EST SEC N Grantor DILLON
ON TO BE CON- MARK Grantees DILLON MARK A TRUSTEE
GARDING THE DILLON DENISE L DILLON DENISE L TRUSTEE DILLON
RULES AND A FAMILY LIVING TRUST11/28/2007 502774
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUNG LEVY COUNTY
Students Shine at Levy County Gala.
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
The Levy County Superintendent's Gala raised approximately $20,000 this year that will
fund scholarships for area students. The event was held in the new Williston Middle School
grand cafetorium on Saturday.
I thought about reporting a bare-bones news story of this event, and yet the impressive
student participation was just too much to ignore. I left the Gala feeling so exuberant that I
want to share my first hand experience. The students made the event spectacular.
When I first arrived, a young man in ROTC uniform greeted me with a smile and opened
the door. Once seated inside, a member of the National Honor Society immediately set me
ip with coffee. For the remainder of the night, she was never too far away, always offering
inore coffee, the next food course, and clearing the table of finished delicacies.
: Throughout the evening, I was served a fantastically yummy and elaborate meal prepared
by the Culinary Arts students from Williston High School. Shrimp cocktail waited my
arrival at the table along with a spring mix salad with raspberry vinaigrette. The entr6e
of roasted pork tenderloin, crispy chicken, gourmet potatoes and fresh green beans was
followed by a dessert medley of cheesecake, chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and the
*ery popular white-chocolate mousse. Wow!
; The exquisite meal was complemented with fine Broadway-themed entertainment by the
county's very talented youth.
The drama students from Chiefland High School made it difficult for me to take decent
photographs of them, as they evoked constant laughter. Each time I saw a good photo-op,
I found myself giggling at The Arts jokes and then society's attempt to overmedicate the
medicated in a performance of The Cold War. Most of my photos from this part have very
unfortunate "camera shake." But the laughter definitely made it worthwhile.
Sarah Gore, a charming six-grader, also from Chiefland, knocked our socks off with
an amazing medley of "Amazing Grace." She brought many to tears and received a well-
earned standing ovation for her performance.
Williston High School chorus sang a beautiful rendition of the Rent song "Seasons of
Love." It was powerful stuff as they stood there lining the entire length of the stage singing
in harmony about what makes a life meaningful.
The Bronson High School concert band closed the entertainment portion with music
from the much-loved Phantom of the Opera. Experiencing the band's well-practiced
production, one would not have guessed that many of the students, as well as Band Director
Stacy Gindlesperger, had spent most of the day at an Ensemble competition in Gainesville.
The band was in top form it's no wonder they received Superior marks at this year's
Marching Band Districts.
I commend the students of Levy County for their incredible accomplishments.
An enormous amount of preparation goes into an event like this. Levy County Schools
Foundation, the main sponsor for the event, and administrative assistant Tami Wain along
with the Gala committee really did an excellent job. Superintendent Cliff Norris hosted the
party, welcoming everyone and giving out the door prizes but as he said, "the students
made this possible."
Superintendent's Gala? Perhaps it would be more aptly named the Students of Levy
County Gala. m
Sell It In The Classifieds
There's lots (and houses) for sale in the Classifieds.
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Williston High School Culinary Arts students prepare the chocolate dessert medley,
completing the elaborate cuisine served at the Superintendent's Gala Saturday
night.
See
Gala
Pictures
on Back
Page.
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Students Gala
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Journal photo by Kellie Parkin
Williston High School ROTC students ushered the Gala
event, performed the color guard ceremony and assisted
with parking.
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Chiefland High School junior Zach Tyson shows off his flair
for comical body language during a performance of the Cold
War that opened the entertainment section of the Gala.
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