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Levy County Jail and SBLC Question Sewer Bills
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
The Levy County Jail disconnected from the Town
of Bronson wastewater treatment plant last Friday
due to high costs, jail officials reported.
Prior to the change, the jail's wastewater was pumped
into the town's plant for nine hours each day. For
the remaining 15 hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily
- the wastewater continued to flow to the jail's own
treatment facility.
Director of Law Enforcement Major Mike Johnson
said the department will save a significant amount of
money by returning full time to their own treatment
plant. "It will help dramatically," he said.
December's water and sewer bill was $10,552. The
sewer portion of that bill totaled $7,790.
To compensate for the 15-hour period that the jail
was not using the town's plant, "I had asked the Town
to prorate the charges," said Maj. Johnson. He said
that he isn't sure why that didn't happen.
In 2003, Levy County Board of County
Commissioners contributed $100,000 dollars to the
STown of Bronson to assist with the treatment facility
construction. As reimbursement, the Town billed the
County's water and sewer at half cost until the money
was repaid. The agreement included the county jail
and the county courthouse.
According to Bronson records, the money was repaid as of December, resulting
in the jail's dramatic utility bill increase.
The Levy County Jail is using an average 500,000 gallons of water per month.
With approximately 160 inmates and 40 employees, that is an average of 82 gallons
of water per day per person.
In comparison, Gilchrist County Jail reports show an average of 55 gallons per
person per day.
"I just don't know where the water is going," said Maj. Johnson. "Our showers
are all on timers, and there is no evidence of a leak."
An employee from a nearby jail facility who wished to remain anonymous
speculated that part of the water usage problem may be due to liberal usage of
shower facilities. "Some of them take, three, four, even six showers a day," the
employee said.
The Bronson wastewater issue extends beyond the jail.
Recently it came to the attention of the Levy County School's Director of
Finance Robert Clemens that there were discrepancies among the individual high
schools utility bills. "There are some anomalies here. I've sent an inquiry and
hopefully we can clear this up," he said.
Bronson High school's water and sewer bill varies from month to month as much
as $1,200 or more when school is in session, according to information provided by
Crossing Guards Now
of Chiefland City Fan
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
The Chiefland City Commission voted unanimously
Monday to make crossing guards employees of the
city.
Effective this current pay period, crossing guards
will no longer be contract employees responsible for
invoicing the city for their time.
"We want to take care of our school crossing guards
as best we can," said City Manager Grady Hartzog.
Once the employees become part of the city,
Chiefland will be required to match the social security
taxes and fund retirement, according to Hartzog.
Because the School Board of Levy County
reimburses the city for their crossing guard expenses,
Hartzog asked if SBLC would provide matching funds
to Chiefland's added costs due to taxes and retirement.
SBLC responded that they do not have money in
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Clemens. That variation is a fluctuation of more than one hundred percent. By way
of comparison, Chiefland and Williston High Schools remain consistent, varying
approximately $150 from month to month, a fluctuation of less than 20 percent.
In a letter addressed to Bronson Mayor Franklin Schuler dated February 8,
Clemens asked about the largest discrepancy he found. "Can you explain why the
sewer bills for Bronson High do not seem to correlate to the number of gallons of
water used?" Clemons points with particular concern to the months of September
and December sewer charges of $1,149.30 and $1,490.55. By way of contrast,
sewer charges for the months of October, November and January range from
$547.80 to $585.15.
Billed sewers based on the number of gallons of water usage, according to
Bronson Town Officials. Once a customer exceeds the base limit of 20,000 gallons,
each additional 1,000 gallons of sewer is billed at $15. Water costs $5 for each
1,000 gallons over the base limit. Given this mathematical formula, charges for
water should never exceed charges for sewer. During the months of July, October
and November 2007, however, charges for water averaged $241 higher than sewer
charges.
"Perhaps the calibrations on the pump stations are not working correctly,"
Clemmons stated in the letter.
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their budget to accommodate Chiefland's request,
Hartzog said. He said that SBLC does not reimburse
the other cities for taxes incurred either.
Crossing guards are hired by the police department
to ensure that they have adequate safety skills and
a clean background. With the new payroll change,
crossing guards will now receive minimum wage
instead of a flat rate. "The rate they have been getting
comes in just under minimum wage," Hartzog said.
"It's not much," said crossing guard Mary Ann
Griner. And when you think about it, she said, "we
make two trips to our job everyday. Other people just
make one."
Mayor Teal Pomeroy expressed the council's
appreciation to Griner and her fellow guards. "We
thank the School Crossing Guards for their labor of
love," he said.
Three on the Run After Williston
Home Invasion and Attempted
Robbery
Three black males forcibly entered a residence at 21431 N.E. 35 Street on Feb. 11 and
committed the offenses of home invasion, attempted robbery and aggravated battery. The
suspects left the area and may be traveling in a white car.
At 11:45 p.m. three suspects forcibly entered a residence at the Mack Apartments. Three
adult victims and four juveniles ranging from three months old to eight years of age were
inside the residence.
Upon entry into the residence, one suspect put a gun to the victims head and demanded
money. The second suspect struck a second victim in the head causing a contusion. The
third ordered another victim from the bedroom to the living room.
During this incident a witness went to the victim's residence to investigate the noise.
Upon the witness entering, one of the men grabbed the witness and said "You are going
with us". The suspect threatened to kill the witness, but she broke free and ran. The
suspects were observed running on foot and a suspicious unknown make and model white
car was seen leaving the area.
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BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
S Alachua County Sheriff
deputies arrested two
suspects in Newberry
Thurs. Feb. 7 wanted in
connection with a Fanning
Gabriel McCabe Springs bar fight that left
one man unconscious and
another missing teeth.
James Williamson and Gary McCabe were charged
with two counts aggravated battery and transported to the
Levy County Jail. They are each being held on $40,000
bond.
Shortly after midnight Feb. 2, Levy County Sheriff
Deputies responded to a fight involving five people at the
Dawg House Bar Two men were found bleeding in the
parking lot and the suspects had fled.
The fight left one man unconscious and bleeding from
the head and face, according to the Levy County Sheriff's
Office (LCSO) report. The man required stitches to the
scalp and suffered swelling of the brain. The other man
suffered head and face injuries and missing teeth from
getting hit with a bottle, the report stated.
Two days after the incident the victims identified three
suspects in a photo line up. Levy County warrants were
issued and Alachua County Sheriff's Office arrested Gary
McCabe and James Williamson without incident after a
tip that the suspects were in the Newberry area, according
to a LCSO press release.
Deputies are still seeking the third suspect, Gabriel
McCabe. McCabe has an active Levy County warrant
for two counts of aggravated battery. He is a white male,
24 years of age, 6'02" tall, 195 Lbs., with red or auburn
colored hair, and hazel eyes. He has an unknown type
tattoo on his right upper arm.
Gabriel McCabe may possibly be in the Dixie County
area. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is
asked to call the Levy County Sheriff's Office at 352-486-
5111, toll free 1-800-538-9767. If you wish to remain
anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477.
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Home Invasion continued from page 1
The suspects should be considered armed and
dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the
Levy Count) Sheriff's Office for Investigator Mark Garcia
at 352-486-5111,
The first suspect was a black male described as young,
between 5' 10"to 6'2" 150 lbs, short hair, wearing a black
hood sweat jacket and black shorts and armed with a
chrome in color semi-automatic pistol.
The second suspect was also described as a young black
male between 5'07" to 5'09" in height. heavy set and
wearing black hood sweat jacket and black pants with a
ball cap with New York Yankees logo. He was armed with
a snub nose revolver.
The third suspect was a black male is described as
young, approximately 5'06" heavy set, with dread locks
shoulder length, a "Coogie" black sweat jacket with a
hood with red and blue emblem, wearing black pants. No
weapon displayed.
School Board Employees
Vote On Contract Friday
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Levy County teachers and school support staff will
vote Friday whether to accept or reject proposed contract
changes. If the contract is approved, the changes will be
retroactive to the beginning of the academic year..
Presentations were made at an Impasse hearing Feb.
5 by the bargaining teams for both the Levy County
Educators Association (the union) and SBLC. The School
Board unanimously voted to accept in full the SBLC
team's proposal. The School Board did not include any
proposed amendments from LCEA.
School employees that will cast votes tomorrow, also
known as the collective bargaining unit, include teachers
and education staff professionals (ESP), as well as
maintenance, cafeteria, transportation and other school
employees, regardless of membership in the union.
The proposed contract designed by SBLC contains a
two percent across the board increase for all employees.
For instructional staff, steps 0-3 of the salary schedule
will be compressed. A first-year teacher will have the
same base salary as fourth-year teacher. SBLC Assistant
Superintendent Jeff Edison said the county hopes this
will attract new teachers to the area. "We're focusing on
recruitment," he said.
LCEA President Cindy Roach said that collapsing
the pay steps may keep the county from retaining their
employees. "This gives teachers no reason to stay," she
said. "Kids need continuity, not constant turn-over."
The LCEA proposal utilized the same amount of mor~iey
in the SBLC pay sqale-,''We just4listributedit more fairly.
across the steps," Roach said. "Taking money from the
middle of the scale to give it to the top and bottom steps
is harmful to morale." She said that the proposed SBLC
salary schedule is by design intended to be divisive and
create ill will among employees.
If Friday's vote results in a rejection of the contract,
retroactive pay will no longer be part of the agreement.
The bargaining teams will move to meet again with the
School Board for more discussion. The final decision may
be left up to the School Board.
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Discusses Rate Changes, Expansion
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Jim Beck, Chair of the Bronson Sewer Committee,
pointed out incongruities in sewer rates when compared to
the surrounding cities of Williston and Chiefland Tuesday
night at the Bronson Sewer Workshop. "We are so far out
of line with our rates," he said.
Beck noted that once users reach the basic service
threshold, Bronson charges $15 for each additional 1,000
gallons whereas Williston and Chiefland charge $3 and
$3.50 respectively.
Beck also stated the need to simplify the fee process.
"We have to have an understandable sewer rate," he said,
In addition to the need for a fair and equitable rate plan,
Beck proposed a new mission statement that addresses the
need for another wastewater facility as soon as possible
and completion of infrastructure in order to prepare for
governmental, commercial and residential growth.
"The infrastructure in this town is very poor,"
said Frank Darabi, Bronson Town Engineer. Darabi
emphasized the need to plan for future sewer services.
"This town is going to grow, whether you want it to or
not," he said.
Infrastructure comprises adequate piping and uptake
pumps to carry wastewater to the sewer plant.
Darabi is confident that he can find funding for an
expansion of the existing treatment facility paid for by
grant monies (45 percent) and a low cost loan (55 percent)
payable over 40 years. The main problem is funding
infrastructure, according to Darabi. "What I can't tell
Clerk Confesses to
Fanning Springs Waco
Food Store
Theft O
On Feb. 5, the Levy
County Sheriffs Office
arrested Beverly M. Velasco
for grand theft.
Management with the
Waco Food Store located
at 8731 NW 174 Street in .
Fanning Springs contacted
the Sheriff's Office to report Beverly M. Velasco
an employee stealing from
the business. Investigator Mark Morgan reviewed the -
vidnce and noti4dithat the defendant wa alloong t ,
individuals to steal merchandise. The theft took more than
eight minutes. The total loss was $1124..
The clerk, Beverly Velasco not only allowed the theft
to occur but made no effort to stop the theft. During the
interview the defendant confessed to the theft. More arrests
are expected.
Four Juveniles Arrested
for Morriston Theft
On Feb.3, the Levy County Sheriff's Office arrested
four juveniles who were all charged with burglary and
grand theft.
At approximately 3 a.m. the Levy County Sheriff's
Office received an alarm at the Morriston Kwik King.
Deputy Darrell Cothron arrived on the scene seven
minutes later and discovered the front window smashed.
Investigator Mike Bell developed several suspects and
arrested four juveniles for stealing more than $ 300 in
merchandise.
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Darabi stressed the necessity for the Town of Bronson
to renew its current permit for sewage treatment. "If the
permit expires, that means you have to start over as though
it were a new construction," he warned. Lapse of the
permit would mean extra costs, he said.
The permit expires in the next two weeks. Mayor
Frankin Schuler offered his assurance to the sewer
committee, "The permit is going to be done."
Given proper planning and organization, Darabi
expressed optimism in the future. "What has happened in ,
the past is not going to solve our problems. We need to go
forward. Let's do it right," he said.
In other business, citizens voiced the need to hire a
Town Manager to act as a liaison to the Bronson Town
Council. Sunshine laws forbid communication between
council members regarding governmental business.
Currently, the council meets monthly. A town manager
would facilitate more responsive government, according
to County Commissioner Tony Parker. "I don't know that
we would get anything done" without a manager at the ,
County, he said.
Chair Beck concluded the meeting, encouraging
unity and organization. "Folks we need to start working
together. We need to decide as a group," he said.
Upcoming meetings regarding sewer and water will
be announced. All citizens are encouraged to participate,
Beck said.
Drugs Disguised as Candy
Target Children
BY KELLIE PARKING
STAFF WRITER
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and the
Florida Association of School Resource Officers
issued an advisory warning last week to parents,
teachers, and school administrators on the circulation
of candy-flavored drugs throughout the United States.
"These dangerous drugs are being cleverly
disguised and distributed among our children and we
must work together to educate them about these very
grave risks," said Attorney General McCollum in a
press release.
According to the Attorney General's Office, federal
and'state-law enforcement agencies have recently -
reported that .flavored _drugsfirst noticedQonathe West, .
Coast, particularly methamphetamines, heroin and
marijuana, are rapidly appearing across the country.
Flavors include strawberry, chocolate, cola and
others, according to reports. The flavoring apparently
reduces the bitter taste of the drug and does not affect
the drug's potency.
The advisory warned that children might mistake
the drugs for candy pop rocks, bubble gum or other
candy. The drugs could be ingested by unsuspecting
children and are extremely harmful, said authorities.
"This is a grave problem and shows to what lengths
drug dealers will go," said Robert Tricquet, president '
of the Florida Association of School Resource
Officers. "This is a direct attempt to reach out and
attract a younger age group luring them into the drug
culture. We must be ever vigilant with our children to
protect them from these predators," Tricquet said.
Drugs disguised as candy have not been found in
Levy County, according to Lt. Sean Mullins, Levy
County School Resource Commander.
"Fortunately, we haven't seen anything like this
here," Lt. Mullins said in a phone interview Monday.
"My officers are aware of the warning and are actively
watching for this," he said.
The Attorney General's Office and Florida
Association of School Resource Officers urge parents
to encourage their children to avoid any participation
in distributing or using the drugs, no matter how
harmless they may seem, and to report any suspicious
activity to the appropriate authorities or a trusted
adult.
For Levy County students who would to like report
criminal activity at their school but wish to remain
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You recently ran an article about the Otter Creek Town Council on your front
page. Adjacent to it was an article about the proposed merger of Otter Creek and
Bronson Fire Departments. Ms. Kellie Parkin was the reporter of both articles. I
would like to compliment your paper for the fine reporting.
Thank you.,
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SABRINA MONIQUE TINSLEY
Sabrina Monique Tinsley passed away Friday February
8, 2008. She was 28 years old.
Sabrina lived in Ft. Myers and was employed by Office
Max.
Sabrina will be greatly missed by all he knew her.
She was survived by her parents, Ralph and Gayle
Tinsley, and her sister Nerissa.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, was in charge of
arrangements.
DAVID EUGENE DORTCH
David Eugene Dortch, age 83, passed away February 5,
2008 in Lake City.
He was a member of the Lake City community for 20
years, moving there from Jacksonville. He was a member
of the Lake View Church of Christ. He loved to teach the
bible.
Mr. Dortch served in the Navy during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Elvin Dortch
and Edward Dortch, and his sister Eula Harris.
He is survived by his wife Lu Dortch of Chiefland; son
Lanas Dortch of Chiefland; daughters Nancy Dortch of
Chiefland, Beverly Holt of Trenton and Diane Hunter, "The
Baby," of Barnesville, Ga.; and his sister Esther Sanford of
Temple Terrace.
Memorial services were held Saturday, February 9 at the
Knauff Funeral Home Chapel-Chiefland.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be
made to Haven Hospice.
Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home, Chiefland.
BARBARA A. CURRIE
Barbara A. Currie of Williston passed away Monday
February 4, 2008. She was 50 years old.
Barbara was born in Leominster, Mass. and lived most
of her life in Hollywood. She moved to Williston 5'2 years
ago where she was employed at Publix.
Barbara enjoyed camping as well as cooking and she
loved spending time with children. Barbara was greatly
loved by her family and will be missed.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Paul Currie; her
daughter, Jennifer Currie; her mother, Shirley Legree;
her grandmother, Arlene Stebbins; her father-in-law,
Marvin Currie; 2 sisters, Rose Zane and Pattie Legree;
one niece, Brooke Zane; one nephew, Travis Zane, and 4
grandchildren.
There was a memorial service for Barbara on Saturday
February 9, 2008 at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in
Williston. The Reverend Keith Stewart officiated.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston was in charge of
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dirt bike. Before he could finish asking I was already been shot out of a giant slingshot. I'm not sure how
setting about to put a halt to that nonsense. If he was far we actually flew, but I reckon it probably rivaled.,
thinking I'd endorse such a plan in front of his wife some of the previous manned-flight records of the day.
he was sadly mistaken. Before he could safely drag We came down with a heavy plop in a muddy 2
her off beyond earshot I'd barraged them with at soybean field, side by side, face down. When I came,
least a dozen stories of the near death encounters I'd to, I was spitting mud and spitting mad. I looked at ,
experienced as a kid on my little Honda XR-75. Heath and my first thought was, "Why is that dummy
The one that finally caused her to gasp and give him wearing his chin strap across his forehead?"
'the look' was the story about the time I was scooting Heath just had this big blank stare like he was in
along on a loose Mississippi gravel road with my little shock. I followed his gaze and found we were both
brother Heath on the back. The following re-telling staring right into the business end of a rusty old plow.
brings shivers up my spine too. Its razor sharp disks mere inches from our foreheadsY.'
Heath was fussing up a storm that day about having Helmets or not, another foot and our hard heads ;
to wear his head protection, whining about how he would've been sliced thinner than a honey baked hath.
looked goofy in my old football helmet; said the I'll bet some of you reading this right now are ;
mouthpiece tasted funny. I guess so many people starting to see yourself in this story. You've rejected ,
had called us hard-headed he'd started to believe it! I the firm foundation of God's Word and built your life
finally agreed to wear my helmet too if he'd just hush. on the loose gravel. Now you find yourself far from,,
Soon we were cruising miles from home; way too home and headed nowhere fast. Your life is sliding out
far out really, considering we'd been told to stay in of control.
the yard. It's not like we had any place to be either, Stop being so hard-headed! Get off that squirrelly,
but of course we had her wound out on the off chance path before you run into the sudden 90 degree turn of
we might need to get there quick. Some might say we judgment and reap what you've been sowing. Turn to
were headed nowhere fast. the Lord. He is merciful and will show you a better
Despite the squirrelly handling the motorcycle was way. I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and'
exhibiting on that fresh gravel, we couldn't bring He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out' 6f
ourselves to slow down. We loved to feel the wind the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set
on our faces, and the faster we'd go the better. So my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked'
what if we were collecting more bugs in our teeth along. Psalms 40:1-2 NLT
than a voracious Venus fly-trap on vacation in the But anyway- Take some advice from a guy who's'
Everglades? At least that's what we thought until we seen the blades of the reaper up close and personal.,.
rolled up on that sudden ninety degree turn without Put on the helmet of God's salvation offered through
warning! (Apparently the state didn't think too much His son Jesus Christ. Now, before it's too late. i
about safety in those days either.)
I screamed, and stomped the brake. The bike Guy Sheffield
screamed, and. slid into 'warp speed.' Heath screamed,
and squeezed the stuffing out of me. You can visit Guy Sheffield at his website www.
I fought the wiggling power slide for forty or butanyway.org, or email him at all4christ@comcast.."
fifty feet, but then I finally had to make an executive net.
decision and lay it over to avoid hitting the oncoming
Annal Refu e Open Rouse and Friends
Annual Meeting
The annual open house of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar
Key National Wildlife Refuge and the Annual Meeting of the
Friends of the Refuges will be Sat., Feb. 23. Located at the
Refuge Headquarters off CR 347 between Chiefland and Cedar
Key, events will start at 10:30 a.m.
Captain Dan Kipnis from Miami is the guest speaker. Kipnis
will focus on how global warming will affect fishing in our
area. He is an ardent fisherman with a long list of credentials
that include having owned charter and head boats, commercial
fish markets and a long list of world records. Currently, he
runs or works for 12 offshore fishing tournaments. He is also
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a conservation organization
that concentrates on the
preservation of fishing and
hunting in Florida. He has
served as a Florida Marine
Fisheries Commissioner,
and the Biscayne Bay
Management Committee
member. His presentation
reflects not only his passion
for fishing; it reflects his concern for protecting our environmerlt
for future generations. The National Wildlife Federation has
tapped. Dan to spread the word about the impact of global
warming.
Lunch will be provided for members of the Friends
organization. Nonmembers can join us for lunch for $10 per
person. The cost of membership is only $10 per person or $20..,
per family This is a part of the Friend's membership drive.
Kenny McCain will provide chicken, ribs, and 'swamp' cabbage.
Friends and board members will provide all the fixings.
At 1:30 p.m. there will be several events. All are welcome
to just attend the afternoon sessions. Dr. Dawn Miller will
discuss her work with rehabilitated birds of prey. There will
be a naturalist hayride combined with a ride on the Suwannee
River, compliments of Tidewater Tours out of Cedar Key. There
will be a demonstration of Refuge wildlife management and
its importance to habitat management. Finally, there will be
an educational tour of the bat house area along with a short -.
walk on the new river boardwalk. Be sure to bring your kids
or grandkids. Contact Bam at 493-0238 ext. 223 for more
information.
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Comm ty
Events
Ongoing Events
American Legion Meetings
The American Legion Post 383 Legionnaires meet
every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The
SAuxiliary 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
A new 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 & p.m. Please bring a snack or drink to share. All deaf
idftearmngmpgair and, the.ir.iamn iliessign, la.'guage
interpreters, sign language teachers and their students
are invited to attend. Hope to see you all there! For more
information please contact Mrs. Moore, interpreter at
Bronson Middle/High at (352) 486-5260 or (352)
484-8300.
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 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 Depot is located off Hwy 19, at 23 SE 2 Avenue.
Current Events
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 onThurs., 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 too for $5.00 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.
'-Notification of Joint Meeting of the Vision
1 committee e and Planning Board Feb. 14
;:': The City of Chiefland will hold a joint meeting
S::between the City Planning Board and the Vision
committeeee on Feb. 14 regarding its planned Visioning
i 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 contact the office of the City 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.
DEADLINE FOR
COMMUNITY
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FRIDAY 5:00 P.M.
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 baseball clinic.
The Clinic will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. A
registration fee of $20 will be required for the clinic and
lunch will be provided for participants. Those that are
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,
Boondock's, Bronson Ace Hardware, Capital City Bank,
Perkins State Bank and Weeks' Chevron. For further
information please call Coach Mike Pogue at (352) 486-
5261 or poguem@levy.k12.fl.us or Billy Morrison (352)
493-4137 or (352) 682-5335 of (352) 486-1182.'
Everyone's favorite fundraiser of the year, the Chili
Cook-off and Bake Sale
Will take place Sat., Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club at 56 Street,
number 5 in Yankeetown.
Non-members are welcome to submit their chili for
judging-just bring it on in and register it at the door. For
a donation of $5, guests will be able to taste all the chili
and vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded fqr.
first ecdndAnfidd~ptes.dA p A *
XAftertasting ArF-ethelchill, guests can shop arts and
crafts, the bake sale or find some great bargains in the
Thrift Shop. All proceeds help fund donations to the
community and help defray the costs of maintenance of
the A. F. Knotts Library, which the club owns. For further
information, call Eleanor Berkley at 447-3899.
Southern gospel concert featuring
The Mast Brothers will take place at The Village Pines
Campground seven miles North of Inglis.on US 19 on
Sunday afternoon Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. The concert is
free.( An offering will be taken up for them.) Bring your
lawn chair and enjoy great singing. Call 352-447-2777
for information.
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.
Cooking for Diabetes:
What can I eat?
Do you or a loved one
have diabetes? Do you
enjoy food? The Levy
County Health Department
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Page 5
and The Levy County Extension Office is holding a free
diabetes cooking class on Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at the Levy County Extension Office located at 25 N.
Hathaway (27A) in Bronson.
For people with Diabetes, what to eat is always a big
question. Learn how to cook with artificial sweeteners,
low-fat products, herbs and spices. There will be cooking
demonstrations and tasting of several recipes.
For questions or to reserve your spot, please call the
Health Promotion Program at 486-3405.
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)
493-1742.
Bronson FFA Alumni to hold 6th Annual "Food Fest"
Fundraiser
The Bronson FFA Alumni will hold their sixth Annual
"Food Fest" fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 29.
The Food Fest will be held at the Levy County
Extension 4-H Pavilion on US Highway 27 just north of
Bronson. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and dinner is
served at 5:30 p.m. A sampling of local favorites will be
prepared and served by alumni members and friends of
the FFA.
Tickets will be $15 at the gate, but may be purchased inr
advance for $10. For more information or tickets, please
contact Marcia Smith or Jennifer Bray at Bronson High
School, 352-486-5261.
-dkuifbhoiw-Ur.4-AeRton Vintage-and-Antique
Sprir@ housetfauittstand others are'hdsting 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 how 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 your friends to come and also, ask them
to pass the news on to all their friends.
Bronson Elementary Announcing Kindergarten '08-'09
Enrollment will start March 3 until March 30 at 8:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To enter Kindergarten you must be 5 years old before
Sept.1.
We will need a copy of Birth Certificate, Social Security
Card, and proof of address before school starts in
August. Each student will need a Florida Physical within
the year and Florida Certification of Immunization (shots).
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Do You Know the 2007
Citizen of the Year?
Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the
community, someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help
others, a person who demonstrates commitment to accomplishing positive
achievements? The Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce wants to know.
The Chamber is once again asking the public to submit nominations for an
outstanding area resident to be named Citizen of the Year. The award for 2007 will
be made at the Chamber's annual banquet expected to take place in April.
Anyone who would like to nominate a person for Citizen of the Year can submit
a letter of recommendation, or call the Chamber for a nomination form designed to
help with the write-up. Nominations should include specifics about the nominee's
achievements or contributions to the community, and any honors or awards that
confirm those achievements or contributions. List memberships in civic and
professional organizations and summarize why you believe your nominee should
receive the Citizen of the Year Award for 2007. The award recipient must be at last
18 years old and must reside in the greater Chiefland area.
Submit nominations to Chiefland's Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 1397,
Chiefland, Florida 32644, by fax to 493-0282, by email to chieflandchamber@bells
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SMonday through Friday
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Local Middle Schoolers Win
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Junior Princess Whitney Hines on the right.
Last week, at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, local
4-H and FFA members showed their cattle and swine.
Tyler Beauchamp and Landon Smith represented
the Bronson FFA Middle School chapter. Tyler and
Landon both exhibited Angus heifers in the Open and
Youth Division of the show on Thurs., Feb. 7 and
Fri., Feb. 8, respectively. Landon's two heifers were
selected as the Grand and Reserve Champions in the
Youth Show. RC Miss B Havernearned Landon the
Grand Champion banner
and RC Rocky Creek Sue
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Tyler won first
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for the 12-year-old
heat and brought home
a nice trophy for his
efforts. Tyler also
showed a pig and took
second place in his
ida age group for swine
showmanship.
Both young men
had to complete a
record-book, poster, and
participate in a skilathor {
(a test to judge what
they had learned during
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participate in the youth ;
show.
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Log Cabin Quilters k
met Thursday, Feb. 7 at
the Levy County Quilt
Museum. Kim Hart is our*'
new member and she is '
really getting into quilting:
She has put together a top
using T-shirt emblems and,
has made a very interesting'
quilt. Quilting is going welI
on the other quilts that the-,
quillters are working on.
Nick Turner and six
boys were out Tuesday,
and what a great day we
had. People may wonder -
why we have so much to
do, but it takes a lot of
help to keep our museum
looking good. They keep 3
the yard mowed in summer,
they clean and weed out -
the'flower beds, they plant
for our garden, they wash ;
rugs, mop floors, sweep
the outside, crack and
shell pecans, cut cabbage ,
for kraut, peel cucumbers'
for pickles, hang pictures,,
wash windows and so much
more. We could not keep ;
the museum as it is without
these boys coming out
and working. Some come
that don't know how to do.i
much but when they go
back they can say they have
learned something useful.:
Thanks, Lancaster.
Tuesday we go to the fair
and we look forward to a
great day. If you have made
reservations and find you
can't go, please call before
Monday at 493-2801, we
have people waiting to go.
Lunch was a table full
of good food, chicken and
noodles, rutabagas, fried
apples, peas, stew, corn,
Shepard pie, lots of salads.
and the dessert table was
overflowing. Twenty people
were present.
Winnelle Home
Director, Levy County '
Quilt Museum
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LEVY. COUNTY JOURNAL
LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Page 7
Spring Sports Preview
Chiefland Indians
Baseball Gets Ready
Chiefland Ladies
Softball Team Has Big
Shoes to Fill
BY DAVID LEACH B, D- .'ID LECH
FOR THE JOURNAL FOR THE JOuR'.aL
Head Coach Kyle Parnell After going to the final
is hard at work, getting four in the state %%ith the 3A
ready for Indians baseball. player of the year Megan
He also wanted to send an Weatherford, Coach Wayne
open invitation to anyone Weatherford stated "We'\ e
interested in boosting the .got big shoes to fill this
program to please contact -:. _ear." The compiled a
the Chiefland High School inning record of25 wins
Diamond Club. with only four losses.
Coach Parnell stated that Coach Weatherford
he was missing starting is pleased to have some
players up the middle like returning starters. Cassie
catcher, pitchers and center ; Labat, returning to third
field. But he was confident ". base, Brittany Arringlon
that his returning players '.. returning to center field
could fill in. Ory Pitts has ..;, ~. .' and Amie Bethl returning
the inside track to be the .to short stop will form the
Indians number one pitcher. new nucleus for the Lad
Kory Hanchar'is moving : -. Indians. Also returning
from third base to take over- fro tm last year are Brooke
at short stop. Daniel Galpin Williams, Shelby Hastings
will be the number one and Brittany Davis.
utility player. Also returning .This year the top two
is Kyle Pendarvis, a senior, Journal photo by David Leach teams (out of seven) in the
who will take over chores at Mike Perkins dons the "tools of ignorance" after hitting a district will go on to the
second base. The team will home run ball in practice. regional finals.
miss Joey Harris, who is still Coach Weatherford
rehabbing after knee surgery. 1 praised the benefits of
The Indians will try to youth group programs and
improve on their 19 and 7 summer programs for elevate
record last year that included "they put up with me as mub
na runner-up spot in the L manner that disguised a purl
district, from those programs will be
Working more behind the Coach Weatherford and h
scene is Chiefland's assistant potential.
coach Don Lawrence. He alsoThe Lady Indians Varsity
brings 33 years of coaching Lindsey Stavley, CassieLab
experience to the Indian Kayle Ecker, Jerrica. Grimsl
baseball program. He is .Hagen Lewis, and Jennesa B
still excited to have "great
kids" that love the game and
atb t s.Journal photo by David Le ch
1t believes b "i .aPl ath a Prel~rltalks to~the team albout.the workout schedule .
is just anotherforum that
teaches athletes life skills. Coach Lawrence radiates confidence. He has a natural way to
communicate with his players that must come from experience. He can correct a player
in a way that makes them want to play harder and improve. He mentioned that most of the
coaches and teachers at the high school are there because they love to teach and coach,
not for the money. Coach Lawrence feels like he is making a big salary when his former
students come back with a "thank you". l e
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Clenton Wasson, Adam Burton, Michael Perkins, Brent Slaughter, Jeremy Hayes, Dane
Cothron
Chiefland Indians Rout Trenton
Tigers 9-1
BY DAVID LEACH
FOR THE JOURNAL
The varsity baseball team from
Chiefland dominated the Trenton
Tigers on a damp and chilly
evening in Chiefland. Pitcher Oryso e.m r
Pitts took charge on the mound for
the Indians and pitched for three
innings allowing only one run.
Daniel Galpin took over
pitching in the fourth inning.
Coach Parnell was concerned if
he was warmed up enough on a"
;night that was just getting colder.
Galpin struck out the side. He /'
held the Tigers scoreless. He also Journal photo by David Leaqh
showed a good pick-offmove to Chiefland Indians powwow between innings.
first by catching a Tiger leaning a
little too far toward second base.
To start the sixth inning, Coach Parnell gave the ball to Jeremy Hayes.
Coach Parnell was concerned whether or not Hayes was warmed up enough as the temperature dropped even further.
Hayes struck out the side.
In the seventh inning he allowed two base runners but buckled down with two outs and struck out the last Tiger batter.
Defensively, Indian catcher Mike Perkins made a nice throw to second base, pegging the Tiger base runner in the first
inning. The Tigers decided they needed a bigger head start before trying to stealing again.
Matt Williams started the Indian offense
with a double to left field. First baseman
Shivers then doubled to the gap in left field
scoring Williams.
The Indians had a big fifth inning with
Clenton Wasson driving in two runs with a
single. Then Mike Perkins reached first after
,, he drove the ball deep to the Tiger third
baseman, who was unable to make a play.
Matt Williams loaded the bases for
Daniel Galpin with a walk. Galpin drove in
6 a run and the rout was on.
By the last out in the fifth inning, the
Indians had batted around and led 9-1.
Neither team was able to send another
Journal photo by David'Leach run across the plate.
Coach Parnell goes over the ground rules before the game.
A
Journal photo by David Leach
Coach Weatherford hits infield practice, Lyndsie Stalvey
assists.
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poseful workout with no wasted motion. The confidence gained
nefit a much younger team this year.
is experience will guide the team to fulfill their maximum
Roster is as follows: Rebekka Wilkerson, Brittany Davis,
bat, Amye Grieves, Amie Bethl, Brook Williams, Tina Russel,
ey, Kateland Allen, Shelby Hastings, Brittney Arrington,
Barrios.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Williston Saves Best For Last At First Pitch
Classic
SBY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Bobby Brown owner of King Munchies Pizza, throws out the
first pitch to start the game. Brown was thanked publicly for
all he has done for the Red Devil Baseball program.
I Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Red Devil Danny Etheridge strokes a line shot for a base
hit.
Williston's
In the first day of action at the Williston First Pitch Classic
Baseball games, there were two very close one-run games .B ,
played..
The PK Yonge Blue Wave beat the Trinity Catholic Celtics .
in a close and exciting game 6-5.
In game two on the first day of action, the team from Port
Saint Joe held off the Williston Red Devils 7-6.
The second day got underway on Saturday with the Port
Saint Joe team running wild over the PK Yonge Blue Wave >-. -.
team 7-1.
But the best was saved for last. Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
The Williston Red Devils faced off against the Trinity Red Devil catcher Chris Morrow hangs on to a foul tip
Catholic Celtics in a game that had a little of everything, behind the plate.
including several lead changes in the closing innings.
The Celtics took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, and this was quickly erased by the Red Devils as they scored 2 runs of their
own on RBIs by Danny Etheridge and Tyrie Boyer to take a 2-1 lead.
The Celtics returned the favor and scored two runs on a double by Christian Wittingham to take a 3-2 lead.
Then in the third inning the Red Devils'
Chris Morrow blasted a two-out double to right
field. Charlie Hilton drove Morrow home with a
sharply hit ball up the middle to tie the game at
3-3.
In the fifth inning the Celtics scored one run to".
take a 4-3 lead. The Celtics continued their run in "
the sixth inning as they plated two more runs to
take a 6-3 lead over the Red Devils.. .
In the bottom of the fifth inning the Red Devils .
loaded the bases with two outs and Carl Gilley -
drove two runs in with a double to right field to -
pull the Red Devils to within one run at 5-6. With
two outs and two men on base Danny Etheridge
then drove in two more runs on a ground ball and7
a bad throw to first base by the Celtics. J a t e
Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
The Red Devils had retaken the lead 7-6. Tyrie Boyer swings away for a base hit.
The Red Devils changed pitchers and walked 5
straight batters to give the Celtics an 8-6 lead.
The Red Devils went back in front 9-8 before the Celtics went back in front 10-9.
The Red Devils pulled out the win 11-10 as the game ended.
Young Lady Red Devils
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BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
While the Williston
boys' basketball team
was beating Newberry in
a district semifinal game .
in overtime and the boys'
baseball team was playing
in their First Pitch Classic
game, the young Lady Red
Devils were smothering the
Interlachen Lady Rams 12-0.
The game was dominated
by tremendous hitting by the
Lady Red Devils and even
more impressive defense
play.
Starting a second Journal photo Steve Jarboe
freshman in as many games, Freshman pitcher Laurrin Howard is ready for the pitch
Lady Red Devil freshman and drives the ball to center field for a double, driving in
Laurrin Howard took the two more runs. Howard went 3-4 at bat while allowing just
mound and allowed the one hit to the Lady Interlachen Rams.
Lady Rams just one base hit
in their five innings of the
mercy-rule-shortened game.
While pitching with an
awesome defense behind
her, the offense began to
open up in this the second
outing for the young Lady
Red Devils. re d evs
The Lady Red Devils
scored 3 runs in each of the .a.
first'two innings and 4 runs .
in the third with two more
runs in the fourth inning for
their 12-0 win. The Lady
Red Devils offense was w.i. a,
clicking. .
Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Now you know why With her Dad watching from the first base coach's box,
Coach Patterson has been freshman Dayna Hunn slams a triple down the first base
smiling from ear to ear since line.
spring practice started.
His young Lady Red Devils cranked out the 12 runs on 14 base hits that included two
home runs, a triple, and several doubles.
Lady Red Devil Heather Porter brought the crowd to their feet with a first inning blast
over the center field fence for a home run following a triple by freshman catcher Dayna
Hunn that drove in the lead off hitter freshman Crissy Rawls for the first run of the game.
Hunn then scored on Porter's home run blast to give the Lady Red Devils the 3-0 lead.
The Lady Red Devils went ahead 6-0 in the second inning as Porter slammed a double
right up the middle scoring two runs and later scored from third on a passed ball.
Lady Red Devil Kayla Thorrington started the third inning with a line shot to center field
and stopped at second base with a double.
Lead-off hitter freshman Crissy Rawls slapped a ball over the charging left fielder's
head for an inside-the-park home run as the Lady Red Devils pulled ahead 8-0.
0rPM not'-rorri-o-
Still in the third inning, freshman pitcher Laurrin Howard drove in two more runs with a
double down the third base line to make the score 10-0 after three innings.
The Lady Red Devils added two more runs for insurance in the fourth innin and then
shut the Lady Rams out in
their fifth inning at bat to
end the game.
Freshman Crissy Rawls
went 3-4 at the plate, as
did freshman Dayna Hunn.
Heather Porter was 2-2 and
freshman Laurrin Howard ..
was 2-3 at the plate while
pitching a superb game in
her first outing as a Lady
Red Devil.
These young Lady Red
Devils will travel to Ocala
Forest for their next outing.
They will return home on -A o
Thursday, Feb. 14, to begin
district play as they host the .a t. o
Ft. White Lady Indians. 2. o
Sports fans in Williston, i
you need to come out to the Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Lady Red Devils softball Lady Red Devil Heather Porter relaxes after the game
field next to the tennis during the team meeting with Coach Patterson. Porter
courts behind the Williston went 2-2 at the plate with a home run over the center field
Elementary School on fence, a double, and a walk.
Thursday night and enjoy
some Williston Lady Red Devil softball.
Bronson Boys Fall In Double-Overtime
Heartbreaker
B' STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDIOPr
After going to the 2A Sweet Sixteen last season, the Bronson Eagles are still alive in
the runner up bracket after losing to the HaJimhorne Hornets in a heartbreaking double-
overtime District boe s' basketball game at Mayo.
The Eagles held a 22-1 lead over the Hornets at half time, but the shooting of Jimmy
Johnson for ihe Hornets pro% ed to be a difference in this exciting game as the Hornets
came back to tie the game after four quarters of play at 49-49.
Johnson ended the game %Nith six three-point baskets.
Each team scored 5 points inthe first overtime period.
.The second overtime period saw the Hornets outscore the Eagles 1748 to take the
District 2A Championship
The Eagles had balanced scoring from their starters as CJ King had 16 points. James
Rivers had 13 points, Kelby Barber and Dion Thomas each had 12 points, and Terrance
Dukes added 8 points.
For the Hawthorne Hornets it was Jimmy Johnson ,%ith 32 points, and Mike Cook with
14 points.'
The Eagles were 19 of 30 from the free throw line where the Hornets were 21 of 24 for
the game.
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
LEVY COUNTY SPORTSITIDES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Page 9
Young Lady Red
Lady Red Devils End
Devils Win Opener Season In Regional
Over Keystone 5-2
BY KATELYN GUINSLER
FOR THE JOURNAL
Head Coach Robert
Patterson does not have all
his varsity team members
on the team due to the
Lady Red Devils basketball
season moving on to the
regional quarterfinals.
Coach Patterson started
four freshmen in the Lady
Red Devils opening game ....
against the Keystone Ladies
Tuesday night.
Freshman Tori Stamper Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
took the pitching mound for The players gather for a talk from their Head Coach
the Lady Red Devils. After following their 5-2 win over Keystone, and they listen
walking the first batter she intently.
faced, the young freshman
went on to scatter eight strikeouts the rest of the way.
Freshman Dayna Hunn was behind the plate at catcher,
and freshman Crissy Rawls was at shortstop, and in left
field was freshman Laurrin Howard.
After three innings, the young Lady Red Devils found
themselves trailing 1-0 when Tori Jolly from Keystone
drove in the first run of the game with a base hit to right
field.
The Lady Red Devils responded as Kayla Thorringtonn
walked and moved to third base on a base hit by freshman
Crissy Rawls. With runners on second and third, Margaret Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Brown blasted a double to right center field scoring The ball is a blurr, as it leaves
Thorrington and Rawls. the hand of Lady Red Devil
In the fourth inning, the Keystone Ladies had a runner freshman pitcher Tori Stamper.
on second base when
the freshman pitcher
Tori Stamper went to
work striking out the
next batter. The base
runner tried to advance
on the strikeout and she
was thrown out by the
freshman catcher, Dayna
Hunn, as she came up
throwing to third baseman -
Kayla Thorrington who
put the tag on the sliding ....,
base runner for the third .
out, to end the inning for .
Keystone. dJournal photo by Steve Jarboe
The Lady Red Devils* Coach Robert Patterson throws the "Game Ball" to
came to bat in the bottom freshman pitcher Tori Stamper following the opening season
of the fifth inning with win for his Lady Red Devils.
freshman Crissy Rawls
walking. Then it was freshman Dayna Hunn hitting a shot to the fence for a triple as Rawls
scored, giving the Lady Red Devils a 3-1 lead.
With Hunn on third base, the Lady Red Devils All State center fielder Margaret Brown
collected her second hit of the game with a line shot to the fence in left field and Brown
scooted around the bases for
an inside-the-park home run.
The Lady Red Devils now
led the game 5-1.
The Keystone ladies came
to bat in the sixth inning
and started the inning with a
base hit by Samantha Sibley.
A Sibley went to second on a
Sacrifice out by Tori Jolly.
S, v . Jolly hit a deep fly ball
Journal photo by Steve Jarboe to center field and Margaret
Lady Red Devil Alneidra Graham tries to squeeze the ball Brown ran back and made a
past the first baseman to advance the runner. tremendous catch, robbing
the Keystone ladies of at
least two runs.
With two outs Chandler Singleterry drove Sibley home with a base hit to make the
score 5-2.
The Lady Red Devils failed to score in the sixth. Just three outs away from the win,
freshman Tori Stamper struck out the first two hitters and shortstop Crissy Rawls threw
out the last batter for the game-ending out.
The young, and I emphasize, young Lady Red Devils, start their season 1-0.
Head Coach Robert Patterson told his team following the win, "We still have a lot to
learn, and long way to go. But tonight I am very pleased. Tori pitched a real good game,
our infield played really well," and then he turned to his all-state center fielder Margaret
Brown and said "great catch," referring to her sixth inning run-saving catch that very few
center fielders could have made.
In the junior varsity game played earlier, the Lady Red Devil junior varsity played
behind the pitching of freshman Devin Dominico to down the Keystone Lady junior
varsity 18-12.
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Quarterfinals
Bv STEVE JARBOE
SPORrs EDITOR
The young Williston Lady Red Devil basketball team fell to the Union County Lady
Tigers 69-38 in the Class 3A Regional Quarterfinals at Lake Butler on Thursday night.
The 19-3 Lads Tigers played a well-balanced game and controlled the boards at both
ends of the court the entire game.
The Lady Red Devils came out firing 3 three-point baskets in the first quarter, two by
freshman Erica Mason and one by Margaret Brown, and tied the game at 12-12 in the first
quarter before the Lady Tigers came roaringback to take a 21-15 lead at the end of the
first quarter.
Two more timely three-point baskets by Lady Red Devil freshman Kae'etta Jackson
in the second quarter helped keep the game within reach for the Lady Red Devils as they
were down 34-24 as the first half ended.
As the second half got underway the Lady Red Devils suddenly fell asleep on both
offense and defense as
the Lady Tigers scored 15 i
unanswered points the first
seven minutes of the third
quarter and the Lady Red
Devils could not answer
the challenge.
The Lady Tigers went
on to outscore the Lady
Red Devils 35-14 in "
the second half as they
continued to execute on
offense and allowed the
Lady Red Devils just one
shot on defense as they
dominated the boards.
The Lady Tigers had
position for th rebound on Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Lady Red Devils Coach Jason Odom gives his three
every missed shot and this freshmen Erica Mason, Ke'ne Mincey, and Kae'etta Jackson
was the turning point in the and sophomore Samone Cannady instruction during a time
game. out.
The young Lady Red
Devil team ended their
season at 18 wins and 9 losses.
Margaret Brown led the Lady Red Devils in scoring with 11 points, Erica Mason had 10
points,'and Kae'etta Jackson added 9 points.
The Lady-Tiers will advance to play the winner of the PK Yonge and Keystone game.
All in all the Lady Red Devils had an outstanding season and will return a tremendous
pmount oftalentedyoung4thetes nxt.season.The Lady Red Devils ill be losg
e r nior garet Bown hadAleather .,orter. ishen were five frestmenotwe soph& tes
*"1d onijuior on."is very-Yung twe vho gmed alot of play g ti3e this Sea'non. And
let's not forget about the SMAC Champion Williston Middle School team that will be
sending several young ladies to the high school next season.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL '
Boys' Basketball District Playoffs
Begin: Dixie County 74, Ft. White 52
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
The Dixie County Bears and the Newberry Panthers advanced after their first round wins
on Tuesday evening at Williston High School.
The Dixie County Bears ran wild over the Ft. White Indians as they took an early lead
and never looked back. The Bears turned a 35-15 halftime lead into a 74-52 final score.
The Bears will now face the PK Yonge Blue Wave in the semifinal round of the 3A
district 5 playoffs.
Boys' Basketball District Playoffs
Begin: Newberry 59, Chiefland 41
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
The Newberry Panthers put on a very good performance as they won over the Chiefland
Indians 59-41.
The Panthers will now move on to face the Williston Red Devils in the second game of
the semifinals of the playoffs.
The Chiefland Indians join the Ft. White Indians on the sidelines ending the season for
both teams.
(More district playoff games and pictures to follow later in week.)
PK Yonge Advances To
District Finals In Boys'
Basketball
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
With one of their starting players sitting out due to a revised one game suspension, the
Blue Wave survived a.scare from the Dixie County Bears to move on to the District 5, 3A
finals.
The Blue Wave pulled out to a commanding
lead as the first half ended 32-16 against a cold-
shooting Dixie County Bear team.
But, as the third quarter got started with a "
double technical foul called on a player from both
teans, the Bears came to life and shut the Blue
Wave down and began to make a run.
Behind good rebounding and hot shooting the
Bears came growling back to within four points of
the Blue Wave as the third quarter ended at 39-35.
The Bears outscored the Blue Wave 19-7 in the
action-filled third quarter.
The Blue Waves' Josh Snodgrass took over in
the fourth and final quarter scoring nine of his
game- e.26os.t elp the Blie Wave to a Journal photo by -tev~- earboe
55-46 win. PK Yonge Coach Carlos Villalobos
The Dixie County Bears had two players in looks on as John Ellis scores for the
double figures as Rodney Scott scored 12 points, Blue Wave against Dixie County.
and Jimmie Hartsfield had 11 points.
Besides the 26 points by Snodgrass, the Blue Wave's Autis Gibson added 10 points.
The Blue Wave moves on to play the Williston Red Devils in the Championship match
up. The Red Devils won over the Newberry Panthers in overtime.
Red Devils
Win Exciting
Overtime Game'
BY ANGEL FLOYD
FOR THE JOURNAL
The Xtilliston Red Devils advanced to the district championship game in one of the best
and most exciting basketball games in the state against the Newberry Panthers.
It was a game that would not only go down to the wire. but into overtime to determine
who would advance' to
Yonge Blue W,.
The teams traded
steal for steal, basket for
basket, and turnover for ;!,-".'"
turnover throughout the '
entire regulation period
and right up to the last
buzzer, beating short "
jumper bi sophomore
Kelcey Colman in the
overtime to give the Red
Devils the win 45-44.
The Ne'w berry Panthers
came out shooting t ell,
and the Red Devils
missed four eats lay ups Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
in the first quarter as the No.3 Isaac Floyd puts some pressure on the Panthers as
Panthers jumped out to an they inbound the ball.
S11-8 lead after one quarter
of play.
The Red Devils found their shooting eye in the second quarter as they went on a 14-5
run to take the largest lead of the game as the first half ended 21-16 in favor of the Red
Devils.
The Newberry Panthers would not lay down as the third quarter got underway and their
big man Xavier Woods went to the free throw line on numerous occasions making each
free throw and helping to pull the Panthers to within a single point of the Red Devils as the
third quarter ended at 31-30 in favor of the Red Devils.
The fourth quarter could not have been -written any better than it was played.
Both teams played their hearts out and the Red Devils' Deonte Welch hit a basket with
seven seconds remaining in regulation time to tie the game at 39-39.
The Panthers got a last second three-point shot off that bounced off the rim and the Red
Devils rebounded as the buzzer sounded, ending the game in a tie.,
The earns exchanged leads in the overtime period before the game was tied at 43-
43 \\ ith 5.7 seconds on the clock. The Panthers' Xa\ ier Woods was fouled and sent to
the free-throw line for t1\o shots. After missing the first he sank the second shot lifting
New berry to a 44-43 lead.
The Red
De% ils threw
the ball in
to Deonte
Welch. '-
\%ho there,
to Kelcey" r
Coleman, and ., .
instead of
taking a long
shot with just
3 seconds
remaining.
Coleman
drove to the
basket and 1
put a soft
jumper off
the glass S,
and the ball
fell through
thel throJournal photos by Steve Jarbi
the net as Freshman James Hunt No.33 looks to bring down the rebound against th
the buzzer Panthers.
sounded.
The -,
Williston Red Devil ,
sophomore had just I
advanced his team to
the championship game
with a 45-44 win over the
Panthers.
Coleman led the Red
Devils in scoring with 11
points for the game, while
freshman James Hunt
added 10 points. '
Xavier Woods was the
only Panther in double
figures as he led all players
with 19 points.
The Red Devils will Journal photo Steve Jarb
face PK Yonge for the Devin Timmons brings the ball upcourt with CJ James for
District 5, 3A title. the Red Devils.
Red Devils Down PK Yonge
For District 5 Championship
BY STEVE JARBOE
SPORTS EDITOR
For the second'time this Oason after spJlit(ingtheir tWo. gamiesduring the regular .
season, the Williston Red Devils beat PK Yonge, this time it was for the District 5, 3A
Championship.
Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
Sophomore Kelcey
Coleman holds the District
Championship Trophy. It was
Coleman's buzzer beater
shot in overtime, the night
before against the Newberry
Panthers that put the Red
Devils in the championship
game.
m
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Trailing by a 25-24 score at half time, the Red Devils
started the second half and seemed to want it more.
Had it not been for the shooting and scoring of Josh
Snodgrass who single-handedly kept the Blue Wave in
the game the entire way, the score would have been much
worse than the 64-60 win for the Red Devils.
The Red Devils did not have an answer for Snodgrass
the entire game, as he scored time and time again from all
over the floor. The Red Devils made the Blue Wave work
extra hard for their shots, but this Snodgrass kid played a
tremendous game.
The Red Devils tried to deny him the basketball to no
avail, and when they fouled him, he would simply sink his
free throws. I .
In the third quarter the Red Devils outscored the Blue
Wave 18-11 to take a 42-36 lead into the final quarter of
play.
At the four minute mark the Red Devils led by 10 points
on two straight three-point baskets by the Red Devils.
But again, it was Snodgrass dropping in a three-point
basket from NBA range to keep the Blue Wave in striking
distance.
The Red Devils had their lead cut to 5 points before
Isaac Floyd made a reverse lay up off a great pass by Devin
Timmons.
Snodgrass cut the Red Devil lead to four points with a
lay up and a free throw.
This time it was Kelcey Coleman hitting a nice lay up
for the Red Devils.
With under a minute left after a rare Snodgrass miss, the Red Devils James Hunt was
fouled and the freshman stepped to the line and dropped in two free throws putting the Red
Devils up by seven points with just 18 seconds remaining.
Snodgrass again sank a three-point basket for the Blue Wave as the clock was down to
5 seconds. Snodgrass scored
32 points of the team's 60,
while Wally Wade had 13
points. The rest of the Blue .
Wave team totaled just 15
points for the night.
The Red Devils threw the .. "
ball inbound and dribbled
out the clock for the 64-
60 win and the District
Championship.
The Blue Wave players,
coaches and fans stood
shocked and in disbelief that
they had not won the district Journal photo by Steve Jarboe
championship again. The Red Devils Isaac Floyd dives for a loose ball.
The Red Devils should
savor this district championship, and if the fourth match up with the Blue Wave is in their
immediate future, they certainly need to find a way to stop Josh Snodgrass and Wally
Wade.
The Red Devils had balanced scoring and unselfish play which is their style of play.
Sophomore Isaac Floyd had 17 points, sophomore Kelcey Coleman had 11 points,
Sophomore Deonte Welch had 12 points, and CJ James added 11 points. Devin Timmons
and freshman James Hunt accounted for the other 13 points for the Red Devils.
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AROUND LEVY COUNTY
CFCC Levy Center to
Offer New Computer
Courses
Central Florida Community College is accepting
registration for two new noncredit computer courses
at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland.
MS Word Fundamentals will be offered Tuesdays,
from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., for six weeks beginning on
March 4. Students will learn the fundamentals of
Microsoft Word: creating, saving, retrieving, printing
and editing documents; using the formatting tool
and creating tables. Students should have completed
Computer Fundamentals I or have a basic working
knowledge of computers. The course fee is $60.
MS Excel Fundamentals will meet Tuesdays,
from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., beginning May 6. Students
will learn to create, save, retrieve, print and edit
spreadsheets. They will also learn to format columns
and cells, to create basic formulas, sort, freeze and
unfreeze panes and more. Students should have
completed Computer Fundamentals I or have a basic
working knowledge of computers. The course fee is
$60.
For additional information or to register, visit
the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533 or go to www.
CFCCtraining.com.
Farmers'Market Block
Party and Barn Dane in
Trenton Feb. 23
There will be a Winter Community Farmers'
Market Block Party and Barn Dance at the historic
Trenton Train Depot on Feb. 23 from 2 to 5
p.m. Winter produce from local farmers, fine crafters,
homemade baked goodies, and old-time music will
be the order of the day.
The Flying Turtles String Band will take the stage
and crank out old-timey dance tunes. "Professor Pat"
Haggerty will lead the community dance. All ages
are welcome. No athletic ability or dance proficiency
is required to enjoy the "dances" that Professor Pat
calls. Best of all, the hoe-down is free!
If you would like to sell your produce or your
handcrafts at the Block Party, just come to the
train depot by 2 p.m., and get an application from
market manager Ellen Hogan. There is no charge for
vendors. Space on the platform is limited. However,
if you have an EZ-up, or a table for displaying your
goods, you may set up on the lawn.
Football season is over. Come on out to the
Saturday edition of the Trenton Community Farmers'
Market and'meet our neighbors. Conta6ttFie'it: :f
Hogan at (352) 472-7632 or Trenton community
Farmers' Market http://www.localharvest.org/
farmers-markets/M17375
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When Maybe your cat's purr Isn't
perfect. Or your dog has a
barking cough or growling
stomach. Or your fish isn't
A as bubbly.
Healthy Living for
Weight Management
Feb. 19 and 26
.More than 60 percent of people in Levy County are
overweight or obese. Are you tired of carrying all that
extra weight around? Tired of all those crazy diets?
The Levy County Health Department is conducting
a two-part workshop on weight management on
Tues. Feb. 19 and 26. The workshop will be held at
the Levy County Extension Office located at 25 N
Hathaway (27A) in Bronson at 6 p.m. Participants
will learn how to make calories count, determine
portion sizes plan and prepare healthy meals; create
exercise programs and other skills. This class is
designed for people who want to get healthy and lose
weight but need assistance and support. This class is
being provided as a free.service of the Levy County
Health Department. For more information, please call
the Health Promotion Program at 352-486-3405.
Train Depot Museum Committee
Meeting
The City of Chieflanld Train Depot Museum
Committee will hold their regularly scheduled
meeting on Monday, February 18 at 5 p.m. The
meeting will be held at the Train Depot. All
interested persons are encouraged to attend.
Anyone who has any historical artifacts, pictures
,or information on the history of Chiefland they
wish to donate or loan to the City can contact
Grady Hartzog at City Hall, 214 East Park Avenue,
'Chiefland, FL 32626, (352) 493-6711.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities
needing a reasonable accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the office of the
'City Manager at City Hall, 214 East Park Avenue,
'Chiefland, FL 32626 (352) 493-6711.
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David Leach, a part time reporter for the
Levy County Journal and owner of Main Street
Studio in Chiefland, participated in a continuing
education program, "Connecting Arts and Life"
sponsored by the Appleton Museum and Central
Florida Community College. Elementary, middle
and high school teachers from five neighboring
counties attended the program at the Appleton
Museum in Ocala. Marsha Evans, Appleton
Museum Educator organized the event which
included Pamela Henn, CEO of White Wolf
Studio in Orlando, and Donna Wissinger,
international concert flutist.
David presented his underwater documentary on
the West Indian Manatee. His other work includes
whales, dolphins, sea lions, reef scenes, wrecks
and sharks. He has traveled to many places to
photograph including the Galapagos Islands, the
Philippines, Japan, France, Guatemala, Honduras,
Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic,
Mexico, Belize, Micronesia, China, Hong Kong
and Taiwan. These trips have resulted in collectors
of his work from around the world.
The Manatee documentary "Manatee, Lookout
Below" is currently used by many private and
public schools
around the
country. Currently,
information
presented in the
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State of Florida as Journal photo by Susan Leach
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testing. Lookout Below" on the big screen,
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REAL ESTATE
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REAL
Lease Options: How
ESTATE
L L E R Y E
They
Help Buyers And Sellers
(NAPS)-In the current real estate market, the
door has been closed to homebuyers who need
100 percent financing or don't have a large down
payment. This means about half of potential buyers
no longer qualify for a home loan. It also means that
sellers have fewer qualified buyers for their homes.
One thing that is helping both home sellers and
home buyers in this difficult market is the lease
option. Using the lease option strategy could help"
people to buy or sell their home in this difficult
market. -
What is a Lease Option?
Nobody Can Beat These Deals!
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2007 Double wide on I acre, Williston Highlands. Ready to
move in 1699 SQ Ft. 3 BR 2 BA with Fireplace, Gtamour Bath
Landscaped. Circle Driveway. List for $149,900 Reduced Price.
Call M&S Homes.
2006 16'X80' like new only lived in 30 days. Delivery, Setup,
A/C, Steps and Skirting $29,000. --e -
1998 Double wide, 3 BR 2 Ba, Living room, Family Room,
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.
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.. HIDEAWAY ADULT PARK-
2 BR. I.5 BA singlewide with
additions. located on cul-de-
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roofo\ er & more. Needs a little
TLC. S45,000.00
1 CHAVOUS ROAD In Dixie
County. 3BR/2BA with
,.4A, bonus/game room. Sits on 3
... beautiful acres and includes
SI matching 4 bay pole barn, small
S- workshop and pump shed.
Fenced and cross fenced, Good
deal at $99,900.00
SR 345 CLOSE TO CHIEFLAND -
11)1.34 acres with two dwelling.
N' M1ain house is 4BR/2BA with
o% er 2000 sq.ft. Beautiful
S setting with large shade trees.
Second home sits to the rear of
the property and needs major
retno ation. Each has own well
and septic Priced to sell at
$259.900.00
STARTER HOME 3BR/1BA
i home on 1.88 acres.-2single
car garages, enclosed back
porch and pole barn. Fenced
"jand cross fenced. $127,900.00
A combination of contracts that gives a tenant/
buyer the choice to purchase a property at an agreed
upon price within a specified time frame.
Benefits to Buyers
Occupy a property with very little capital
Use the lease option term to improve credit
scores
Move into the home they desire withouttraditional
financing
Helps lenders make more favorable loans.
Benefits to Sellers
Sell their home without drastically lowering
their sales price
Attract more buyers even in a slow seller's
market
Collect a higher than average rent for their
property
Get their mortgage or
most of their mortgage
paid during the lease
option term
Avoid foreclosure,
save their credit and their
equity.
If you own a home and
want to sell, or if you
are looking to purchase
a home but are having
a hard time getting
financing, it might be a
good idea to learn how
lease options work.
Visit www.OptionPros.
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In a slowing real estate
market, lease options
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MLS: 758090 $289,000. LISA Chiefland. Ml
BAXTER, Realtor 949-1649 $120,000. Sy
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3 Beautiful Acres wall the improvements on a Paved
Street. This property hasa 12'x38', 1BR/1BAiwith a
covered deck and roof over that you can live in while
you build your house or set up your mobile home. The
other features are a 24'x24' garageAworkshop, storage
shed, 2 wells, carport, fish cleaning area and more,
$79,000 (DMH-757994-JW) 352-463-6144
Cozy Cottage- Newly remodeled
1BR/1IBA concrete block cottage. Recent
upgrades include vinyl siding, central H &
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fixtures with jetted garden tub. 5 wooded
acres offers plenty of privacy. Paved
road close to town. Price is $152,000
(LR-757855-D) 352-493-2221
DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATED SELLER!
Nice 0 25 Acre lot just off the pavement
ielc ,*r bcentrall3 located to Williston and Bronson
Perfect for your site built rome or mobile
home Adoining lot also available $13,500
MLS# 758386 tNatale 219-8365
NEW WILLISTON PROPERTY
1998 4BR/2BA TWMH w/crown molding, stone Nice 0.25 Acre lot just off pavement and
fireplace, built-in flat screen TV, sep. dining, centrally located to Williston and Bronson.
living & family rms. Backyard Includes an Perfect for your site built home or mobile
18x3 in ground pool, outside shower, shed,
pump house & much more all fenced in., home. Adjoining lot also available.
$154,900 MLS# 756109 Karen, 538-3141. MOTIVATED SELLERI $13,500 MLS#
758388. Natalie, 219-8365.
ACRES
0.17
0.20
0.50
0.78
1.25
1.25
1.25
4.52
8.40
VACANT LOT FOR SALE
PRICE
$51,900
$14,000
$26,000
$25,000
$24,500
$27,500
$29,900
$327,600
$435,000
MLS
756486
756630
757972
755616
756809
756157
755729
755503
756432
37 South Main Street-Suite C-Williston, FL
(352) 528-6277 Fax (352) 528-6271
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ed, attractive
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aved road,
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ver and Mantee
rimming,
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opping in
LS: 756933
Ivia Rutledge,
214
NEW LISTING! READY FOR
OCCUPANCY-- Well built CB
home in Chiefland. Inside
beautiful plantation
shutters on windows &
great decor. It has it all -
jetted tub, security system,
auto garage doors,
in-ground sprinkler system,
wonderful landscaped yard!
Ready to take a look? MLS:
758250 $165,900. LISA
BAXTER, 949-1649
RK S EKR VI C I.'
Certified
Beautiful & well maintained
double-wide mobile home in a great
subdivision. Conveniently located.
Come see-you will love it!! $84,000
(LMH-757716-RH) 352-493-2221
Price Reduced for Quick Sell!
Beautiful new home with all the city
conveniences. 3/2/2 on 1 nicely
wooded acre. This could be your
dream home. $209,000
(LR-757221-RH) 352-493-2221
5 ACRES COUNTRY
RANCH. Enter into spacious
vaulted living room w/focus
point on a beautiful brick
fireplace. Large rooms
throughout this 3 bedroom,
2bath with LARGE laundry
room and EXTRA den or
computer room. East access
to golfing, river activities,
shopping from paved road
location. MLS: 755428
$240,000. RUSS HALLETT,I
Realtor 665-9901
GREAT YARD! 5 ACRES! 3/3
HOME. All bedrooms have a
full sized bath. New roof,
exterior doors, windows,
carpet, tild, pocket doors,
laminate flooring! 2
screened in porches! Huge
oak in back. Trees pears,
grapes, nectarine, loquat,
and fig trees! Ask about the
space shuttle tree! MLS
753970 $240,000. COOKIE
KING, Realtor 339-0901
Lovely A-Frame Cottage on 3 Lots,
which is only a couple blocks from the
Suwannee River. This home has been
recently remodeled with ceramic tile
floors & counter tops, Jenn-Aire Grill,
wood cabinets, 14'x20' screened porch,
16'x32' garage and more. $110,000
(LR- 757855-D) 352-493-2221
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Beautiful Sunsets and unobstructed view of
marsh. Nice singlewide mobile home on two
lots with a canal front on two sides, small
boat house and ramp. A great view and only
minutes to great fishing, what more do you
need? $375,000 (DW-757224-JW)
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CEDAR KEY ACREAGE!I Nice E v .p aturSa,-o-e
Own your very own 0.25 acre lot in the ground pool, fenced &cross fenced. bar area,
Historical Rosewood area. Owner has (2) und pool, fenced &cross fenced, bararea,
lots for sale will sell both for $35,000. fireplace, master bath includes tub & walk-in
Owner financing available. BRING ALL shower, unfinished dog kennel, several other pens
OFFERS!!I $21,500 MLS# 754917 suitable for chickens & much more. Great for
Karen, 538-3141. animals! $86,500 MLS# 758383 Larry, 538-5601.
SPACIOUS, SECLUDED, & PRICED TO SELL NEW 2007 CONSTRUCTION LISTING!
8P1.'6 MH .: r al I ,:. l l t ,:, hr..ri..I r, nr].
Newberry but w/ low Levy County taxes. Features
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Microwave Hood, Large master Bedroom, Large
Bedroom, & most of all privacy.., $89,900 MLS#
758363 Natalie, 219-8365.
PRICE REDUCTIONIII
Concrete block w/ 12inch foundation
including a 2BR/1BA Apartment, 7+,Acre
MOL completely chain link & bardwire
fenced. 6700sq ft of endless possibilities &
over 900ft of HWY frontage.$620,000
MLS# 756934 Karen, 538-3141.
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
BR/BA PRICE MLS
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'2BR/2BA $39,900 756423
3BR/1BA $42,900 756422
3BR/2BA $62,500 755884
3BR/2BA $75,500 755918
3BR/2BA $79,900 756789
3BR/2BA $95,000 757120
3BR/2BA $114,800 757002
4BR/3BA $164,900 757180
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SHERIFF'S
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This program provides the marine community with the same benefits
and protection that neighborhood watch does in other areas. The emphasis
is on prevention and deterrence by practicing simple common sense
precautions %which reduces thefts. vandalism and other criminal activities.
This is accomplished by educating boat owners and the marine
community to carry out simple crime prevention measures, encouraging
all w\aterwa\ users to develop a community spirit and report suspicious
incidents and developing a close liaison \ith police to ensure a two-way flow of information.
The scope of marine crime is very broad ranging from theft of vessels and equipment, to crimes
against indi\ duals. fraud, drugs, environmental crimes, boating offenses, and wildlife violations. Every
year thousands of dollars worth of boats and equipment are stolen and property vandalized. The marine
community is not exempt from all types of illegal activity such as narcotics and violent crime.
The primary goal is to deter theft, \andalism and all criminal activity in the marine environment
community by reporting suspicious or criminal incidents to law enforcement. There are many things that
you can do to protect yourself and your property from criminal activity. Any\, crime prevention technique
which requires a suspect to spend more time, make more of an effort or to be more visible during the
commission of a crime, may discourage the suspect altogether.
Use the best locks you can afford. Most thieves are opportunists and seek out easy enter It is also a
sensible idea to remove as many items as practicable when you leave your boat unattended. When securing
your vessel, take home as much gear as you can. If it is not practical to take it with you, store it aboard out
of sight in a cabinet or locker with good quality locks. If possible you need to mark your valuables with an
engraver and photograph or video your valuables. This will help law enforcement identify your property if
you are a victim of marine theft.
Many thieves are successful because they look as if they belong in an area. Be sure to always lock your
vehicle when parked at a launch site, marina or dock. Remember to keep all w windows secured and to
remove an\ valuables from sight. If you are not taking your purse, cell phone or other property, lock it in
the trunk w\\hile you are gone.
Be mindful and alert to any suspicious vehicles or persons who are lingering in the area. Record license
numbers of suspicious \ vehicles and try to obtain physical descriptions of any suspicious persons who may
have been observed loitering in the area.
Remember, vigilance is an important key to deterrence. Observing what is
going on around you at all TLC /esl
times and remembering
these few safety tips can tart your
help deter crime. "1 ea ills that wil
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Miss Honey Says...
Hi Ya'Il.
It's now 3 am NlondaN and sours truly is having a
cup of hot coffee, not because I really wanted coffee. but because
I needed to warm up. Yes it's cold in my house, my heat is not
working and neither is my oven. and if this keeps up neither will
Miss Honey. I'll be frozen too! ll huh, no I'm not kidding.
I'll call the repairman in the morning and have him come fix
my heat. I can get along without mN oven., but not my heat! Oh
baby it's cold in here.
This is one time I don't mind my little dogs up here in m) chair
with me, oh no. they are keeping me much %warmer than no heat
at all. Yes pupp) love and body heat is better than no heat or love
at all, oh yeah, is too. Baby Doll is asleep beside me in my chair.
Little Bit is on the back behind my head and Sweet Pea is asleep
in his cage inside the hall, but Sugar wants to proxe he's tough.
He is outside. I tried to get him in. but he wagged his tail as if
to say no thank you, I'm tough and I have a fur coat to keep me
warm.
I had a flat tire on my car yesterday, but my neighbor John
was kind enough to change it for me. The one that was flat was
beyond fixing, but I'll sa) again God takes care of his own and I
am one of his!
I went to Williston Saturday evening and I heard a noise, but
I stopped and looked at the tires and saw nothing., so I came
on home, parked and looked at the tires again and saw nothing
wrong, but Sunday was a different story. That tire is beyond
fixing. Now you tell me God doesn't take care of his own. but
make me believe that, never! I know he takes care of me and
rides with me when I am out on the highway.
I have some dolls I got at a yard sale who need some clothes,
so when I come back home today, I'll make some clothes to dress
them in and make them pretty again.
I really have a lot to do, but no one to make me do it Ho-w does
that sound? I washed clothes last night while watching TV.
I'll shut up, get up and take this to the Journal and visit friends
at A&A Restaurant. Maybe I'll roll some silverware. Yeah. Aunt
Mertie Moring rolled silver for me when I worked for Al Blair
and I am returning the favor.
Until next week I'll say have a good week and God bless each
ofyou.
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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 nrame(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), BE-
ING A PART OF LOT 9,
FOXWOOD FARMS, AN
UNRECORDED SUBDI-
VISION- LYING IN SEC-
TION 15, TOWNSHIP 13
SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST,
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BEING MORE PARTICU-
LARLY- DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: COMMENCE,
AT AN IRON PIPE AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF,
SAID SECTION 15 AND
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 00 DEGREES 01'
38" WEST, ALONG SAID
WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE, 556.79 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF
THE HEREIN DESCRIBED
PARCEL; THENCE CON-
TINUE SOUTH 00 DE-
GREES 01' 38" WEST,
ALONG SAID NEW WEST
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Full a Part Time
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
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
ADMIN ASST. NW Marion Cty,
Site Development Co. seeks
Accounts Receivable/ Billing
Administrator. QuickBooks, AIA
Billing, and Microsoft Excel
experience preferred. Must
be Non-smoker, self-starter,
organized and detail oriented.
Fax Resumes to (352) 867-1859
or email to hr@cicfl.com. 3/6p
FUEL TRUCK DRIVER needed
to fuel and do basic maintenance
on heavy construction equipment.
CDL Class B or better with
Hazmat and basic mechanics
needed. Night work. Exc benefits
include health, dental, 401K.
DFWP/EOE. Call 352-840-0161,
l Wi Fax resume to 352-867-
S Help Wanted :' e-mail to hr@cicfl.com. 3/i
Full a Part Time A
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CARE OMBUDSMAN PRO-
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join its corps of dedicated
advocates who protect the
rights of elders residing in
nursing homes, assisted liv-
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care homes. The program is
comprised of 17 local coun-
cils throughout the state,
and each council is seek-
ing additional volunteers to
identify, investigate and re-
solve residents' concerns.
All interested individuals
who care about protecting
the health, safety, welfare
and rights of long-term care
facility residents who often
have no one else to advocate
for them are.'Cec&'raged
to call toll-free (888) 831-
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a must. Experience preferred.
Deadline driven, but flexible
940 Real Estate
LOTS FOR SALE Ju
vf Brno~n Mobilp Hnm
UO UIIronsonI. IVIoD II I I11omn es l.
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 Financingl
NO DOWN PAYMENT! Only
$205/mo. Total $19,900.00.
Call 352-215-1018. 2/21b
1-1/4 ACRE WILLISTON
IMORRISTION. Beautifully
Owner Financing! NO DOWN
PAYMENT! Only $307/mo. To-
tal $29,900.00. Call 352-215-
1018. 2/21 b
1-114 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
-1859 or
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 TRANS-
MISSION LINE PER DEED
BOOK 69, PAGE 362, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY, FLOR-
IDA; 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. TOGETH-
ER WITH A 1995 FLEE
DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE
HOME BEARING ID#'S
GAFLR35AO8890HH &
GAFLR35BO8890HH. PAR-
CEL # 21497-000-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH AS-
SESSED: HAROLD A. GOULD,
CARALEE GOULD
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,
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 4649-05 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
G9 Real Estate
3 ACRES ARCHER /
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
NEW 312 WITH APPLIANCES
- 1/4 acre, just off black-
top. Williston Golf & Country
Club. 352-528-0776 2/14
50 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
1 Yard Sales
YARD SALE Friday &
Saturday, Feb. 15 & 15; 6751
NE 150th St., Newberry (Levy
Co.), 8 until 2. 2/14p
6p '"
Campers & RVs
FOR SALE 29 FT 1988 Travel
Villa camper, $4,000. Ph. 352-
st north 221-1586, leave message.
np= (K 2/21p
m
HELP WANTED
DIESEL MECHANIC
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
AND TRUCKS
MUST HAVE CDL
Health insurance
and benefits.
S ,T : 352/ 7-, 4 ) ,
COLEMAN
CONSTRUCTION,
INC.
NEWBERRY, FL
EQUAL OPPORTL
EMPLOYER
DRUG FREE WORK
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e Legal Noti
UNITY
PLACE
ices
. .. -. _-
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE
HOLDERSS: PLUTO 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF THE PROPERTY: THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC-
TION 11, TOWNSHIP 12
SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST,
LEVY COUNTY FLORIDA.
LESS AND EXCEPT THE
EAST 204.17 FEETTHERE-
OF. TOGETHER WITH A
1997 SPRI MOBILE HOME
BEARING ID# N87851A &
N87851B. PARCEL NO.
03399-001-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: ALFRED J.
CROCCO, ALFRED JAMES
CROCCO, JEANNE CROCCO,'
JEAN M. CROCCO, JEANINE
CROCC6, JEANINE M.
TURNER, JEANNINE CROCCO
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,
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 4949-05 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
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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 NORTH-
EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH-
WEST 1/4 OF SECTION
28, TOWNSHIP 13.SOUTH4,
RANGE 18 EAST, LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING
EAST OFTHE RIGHT OF WAY
OF STATE ROAD NO. 121,
AS MEASURED PERPEN-
DICULAR TO THE SOUTH
LINE THEREOF; LESS THE
EAST 542.00 FEET THERE-
OF. TOGETHER WITH ,1995
HICK DOUBLEWIDE MO-
BILE HOME BEARING ID
#'S GAFLS35A09837HH21,
TITLE # 68997043 AND
GAFLS35B09837HH21, TI-
TLE #68997044. PARCEL
#04495-007-0A.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: LIA BURGMAN,
ESTATE, LIA D. BURGMAN,
ESTATE
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,
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the holders) of Certificate
number 5209-05 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: VENUS 1 LLC
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROPERTY: LOT 55,
LINCOLN HEIGHTS RE-
VISED, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 26,
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RECORDS LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH
A 1996 HARB MOBILE HOME
ID# GAFLS54A77171HS21 &
GAFLS54B77171HS21. PAR-
CEL #06306-025-00.
NAME(S) IN WHICH
ASSESSED: CHRISTINE
PENNY
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 5551-05 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: MTAG CUST
FOR COLORADO ASSET
MANAGEMENT LLC
LEGAL,DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROPERTY: LOTS 1,
2, 29, & 30, BLOCK I, ELEA-
NOR VILLAGE, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 4A, PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY, FLOR-
IDA, 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
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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,-=20080 Feb 14, 2008
'Ti AE PLICATION
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 CLERK
OF CIRCUIT COURT, LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA. PAR-
CEL #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
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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,ACCORDINGTOTHE
PLAT 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.
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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, MANA-
TEE FARMS ESTATES UNIT
2, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 1,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEVY
COUNTY. FLORIDA. PAR-
e Legal NoUces
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#BM12132 situated thereon.
TAX PARCEL ID# 09469-004-00
DATED this 31It 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,
Defendantss.
CEL #09458-001-OA. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.
SNAME(S) IN WHICH SALE
i -ASSESSED: MICHAEL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
BOWEN, MARY BOWEN, MARY pursuant to a Final Judgment
WRIGHT of Mortgage Foreclosure dated
All of said property being in the January 31, 2008 and entered
County of Levy, State of Florida. in Case No. 38-2007-CA-278 of
Unless such Certificate shall the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH
be redeemed according to law, Judicial Circuit in and for LEVY
the property described in such County, Florida where WELLS
Certificate will be sold to the FARGO BANK, N.A., is the
'highest bidder in the Courthouse Plaintiff and LIGIA MENESES
lobby on the 25th day of A/K/A LISIA MENESES; ISRAEL
February, 2008, between the MENESES, ANY AND ALL UN-
hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING
DATED this 18th DAY OF BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND
JANUARY 2008. AGAINSTTHE HEREIN NAMED
DANNY J. SHIPP INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS)
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETH-
Pub: Jan 24, 2008, Jan 31, 2008, ER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
Feb 07, 2008, Feb 14, 2008 MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR OTHER CLAIMANTS: TEN-
FOR TAX DEED ANT #1 N/K/A GUILLERMO(
NOTICE.SF14-RgY ,yPIyEN ~- qAt,.TE J= N/K/A
that the holders) of Certificate MANUEL GARCIA are the De-
number 7186-05 of the sale fendants, I will sell to the highest
of 2005 has (have) filed said and best bidder for cash at MAIN
Certificate for a Tax Deed to be LOBBY OF THE LEVY COUNTY
issued thereon. The name(s) of COURTHOUSE at 11:00 AM, on
the holders) of said Certificate, the25th day of February, 2008, the
the description of the property, following described property as
the name(s) in which it is set forth in said Final Judgment:
assessed are as follows:
NAME(S) OF CERTIFICATE LOT 3, BLOCK45, OAK RIDGE
HOLDERSS: PLUTO 1 LLC ESTATE, SUBDIVISION, AC-
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CORDING TO PLAT THERE-
THE PROPERTY: LOT 9, OF AS RECORDED- IN PLAT
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, BOOK 3, PAGE 63 THROUGH
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 67, OFTHE PUBLIC RECORDS
THEREOF RECORDED IN OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 56, TOGETHER WITH THAT CER-
PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEVY TAINMOBILEHOMELOCATED
COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL THEREON AS A FIXTURE AND
#20427-000-00 APPURTENANCE THERETO
NAME(S)INWHICHASSESSED: ID#GAFL407A52150-CE21
JERRY GAMBLE, JR. ESTATE, AND GAFL407B52150-CE21.
BETTY BUIE, RICHARD BUIE A/K/A 11548 64TH STREET
All of said property being in the NE, WILLISTON, FL 32596
County of Levy, State of Florida. Any person claiming an in-
Unless such Certificate shall terest in the surplus from the
be redeemed according to law, sale, if any, other than the prop-
the property described in such erty owner as of the date of Lis
Certificate will be sold to the Pendens must file a claim within
highest bidder in the Courthouse sixty (60) days after the sale.
lobby on the 25th day of WITNESS MY HAND and the
February, 2008, between the seal of this Court on February 1,
hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 2008.
DATED this 18th DAY OF Danny J. Shipp
JANUARY 2008. Clerk of the Circuit Court
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 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
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
Segal Notices
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 Plaintiff's
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 Plaintiff's 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
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. depcFibed, lards:;, .
"" L da^^hl^^rflversraks,
according to thi' 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
Plaintiffs 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 38-2007-CA-988
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUST-
EE OF ARGENT SECURITIES,
INC., ASSET BACKED PASS
THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2004-W1 UNDER
THE POOLING & SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED FEBRU-
ARY 1, 2004, WITHOUT RE-
COURSE,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WANDA MAMPH A/K/A F/K/
A WANDA ANN NEWSOME
BERRYHILL GALLEGOS A/K/A
WANDA A. GALLEGOS A/K/A
WANDA ANN NEWSOME BER-
RYHILL, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JOHN MAMPH
Last Known Address: 9160 NE
65TH Ln, Bronson, FL 32621
Current Mailing Address: PO Box
432, Bronson, FL 32621
Also Attempted at: 16205 SE 73rd
Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491
Current Residence Unknown:
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEITH
ALLEN GALLEGOS
Legal Notices
Last Known Address: PO Box
432, Bronson, FL 32621
Current Address: Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that
an action for Foreclosure of
Mortgage on the following
described property:
LOT 11, BLOCK 1, BRONSON
HEIGHTS, AS PER PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 33 AND
34, OFTHE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH A 2003,
VALU-MOBILE HOME; VIN#'S
C02735AGAAND C02735BGA
has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any,
to it, on Marshall C. Watson, P.A.,
Attorney for Plaintiff, whose ad-
dress is 1800 NW 49th STREET,
SUITE 120, FT. LAUDERDALE,
FL 33309 on or before March
21, 2008, a date which is with-
in thirty (30) days after the first
publication of this Notice in the
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL and
file the original with the Clerk of
this court either before service
on Plaintiff's attorney or immedi-
ately thereafter; otherwise a de-
fault will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
If you are a person with Dis-
abilities who needs any accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled at
no cost to you to the provisions
of certain assistance. Please
contact the ADA Coordinator at
Court Street, Bronson, FL 32621
or Telephone (352) 486- 5276
prior to such proceeding. If you
are hearing impaired call 1-800-
955-8771.
WITNESS my hand and the
seal of this Court this 7th day of
February, 2008.
Danny J. Shipp
As Clerk of the Court
By Gwen McElroy
As Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb. 14, 21, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No: 2008-CP-000013
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ARCHIE G. EILAND,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
The administration of the es-
tate of ARCHIE G. EILAND, De-
ceased whose date of death was
December 6, 2006, File Number
2008-CP-000013, is pending in
the Circuit Court for LEVY County,
Florida, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is P.O. Drawer 610,
Bronson, FL 32621. The names
and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate, on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served,
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF
THE FIRT PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
1 Legal Notices
All other creditors of the de-
cedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHINTHETIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER
THE DECEDENT'S DATE .OF
DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of
this notice is February 14, 2008.
MARTHA M. EILAND
Personal Representative
254 Hudson Street
Inglis, FL 34449
GREGORY V. BEAUCHAMP, PA.
Attorney for Personal
Representative
Florida Bar No. 178770
P.O. Box 1129
Chiefland, FL 32644
Telephone (352) 493-1458
Pub: Feb. 14, 21, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 38-2008-CP-000022
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOHN M. WILUSZ
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of John M. Wilusz, de-
ceased, whose date of death
was July 25, 2007, is pending in
he Circuit Court for Levy County,
Florida, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is P.O. Box 610,
Bronson, Florida 32621. The
names and 'addresses of the
personal representative and the
personal representative's attor-
ney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF
v*THE RIRST PUBLICATION OF
bTHtSOCE Rl40 BI AF-
"TE1~ITHE ATE' OF'SERVrCE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the de-
cedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF-
TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE
OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of
this notice is February 141t, 2008.
Personal Representative:
SLegal Notices
SunTrust Bank
By: Karen Blevins
First Vice President
200 S. Orange Avenue, 7th Floor
Orlando, Florida 32801
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
THE LAW OFFICE OF
RICHARD M. KNELLINGER, P.A.
Richard M. Knellinger,
For the Firm
Attorney for SunTrust Bank
2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609-2865
Telephone (352) 373-3334
Florida Bar No. 181826
Pub: Feb. 14, 21,2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number 2008-CP-000023
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ALICE JEANETTE NASH, a/
k/a JEANETTE BROWN NASH
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
Estate of ALICE JEANETTE
NASH, a/k/a JEANETTE
BROWN NASH, Deceased,
whose date of death was October
30, 2007; File Number 2008-CP-
000023 is pending in the Circuit
Court for LEVY County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address
of which is P.O. Drawer 610,
Bronson, FL 32621. the names
and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set.
forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against Decedent's
estate, on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served,
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
Decedent and other persons
having claims ordemands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF ,TM;F FIRSTT B ?LIs.CATION
OF;TNjTSNOTJGE. ;m-n,if
ALL" CLAIMS NOT -FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this notice is February 14,
2008.
JUDITH LEE MASSE DUNCAN
Personal Representative
2194 Bent Oak Drive
Apopka, FL 32712
GREGORY V. BEAUCHAMP, P.A.
Attorney for Personal
Representative
Florida Bar No. 178770
P.O. Box 1129
Chiefland, FL 32644
(352) 493-1458
Pub: Feb. 14, 21, 2008
Convicted Felons Report
Belinda Chavez Barraza, 21, Chiefland, sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine.
Cynthia Glover Brown, 30, Trenton, possession of cocaine
Basil Jamaal Sami Buie, 25, Chiefland, Resist officer, vehicle pursuit, attempt to feel and elude, evidence
destroying, tamper with or fabricate, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, mfg. and delivery, etc.
Basil Jamaal Sami Buie, 25, Wilmington, Del., drug possession-controlled substance without
prescription, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, mfg., or deliver.
Basil Jamaal Sami Buie, 25, Chiefland, battery on officer or firefighter, battery by person detained in
prison or jail facility.
Edith L. Cannon, 32, Cross City, fraud-insufficient funds to obtain goods, services or property.
Gerald R. Coleman, 37, Williston, aggravated battery.
Nicholas Thomas Eufemia, 22, Morriston, fraud, utter false bill or promissory note, fraud, utter false bill
or promissory note, larceny-theft more than $300 but less than $5000.
Rhoda Lee Evans, 32, Ocala, larceny-theft $300 or more but less than $5000.
David Lee Fike, 25, Bronson, aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill.
Jeremy Getman, 31, Dunnellon, crime against person-exploitation of the elderly.
Karen Gonzales, 39, Chiefland, fraud-utter false bill or promissory note, possession of forged note.
Laura F. Harper, 20, Old Town, fraud-utterfalse bill or promissory note, fraud-utter false bill or promissory
note, fraud-utter false bill or promissory note, fraud-utter false bill or promissory note, larceny-theft is
$300 or more but less than $5000.
Clifford Hill, 38, burglary of structure unarmed with person inside.
Shon Wayne Hodge, 20, Cedar Key, drugs, possession of controlled substance without prescription,
drugs, possession of controlled substance without prescription.
Carlton Jones, 40, Chiefland, traffic offense-DUI and serious bodily injury.
Tarris M. Jones, 30, Chiefland, operating vehicle while drivers license revoked.
Michael Alan Knowles, 37, Williston, production of Methamphetamine, drug possession
Methamphetamine.
Michael Alan Knowles, 37, Williston, convicted felon in possession of firearm/weapon.
Victoria T. Lillie, 31, Archer, burglary of unoccupied dwelling, unarmed, no assault, 'grand larceny 3r
degree of dwelling $100 less than $300, dealing in stolen property.
Marrio Kentrell Monroe, 27, Williston, distribution of cocaine.
Samuel Louis Perryman, 37, Lake City, failure to reregister as required.
Vincent Victor Quinn, Cedar Key, 20, Cedar Key, possession of marijuana, more than 20 grams.
Anthony Lee Ralph, 28, Inglis, failure to appear for felony offense.
Christopher Aaron Romans, 34, Orlando, sex offense against child, fondling victim 12 years of age or
older.
Harry Lee Strong, 47, Chiefland, operating vehicle while drivers license revoked.
Allen Curtis Tate, Jr., 21, Archer, battery-third conviction.
Clinton Jerome Thomas, 25, Chiefland, distribution of cocaine.
Heath Thompson, 20, Inglis, burglary of structure, larceny-over $300 under $20,000.
Amanda Faye Tompkins, 26, Chiefland, larceny of firearm, dealing in stolen property.
Jasmyn R. Tuttle, 28, Archer, sale of marijuana.
Page 16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008
OUTDOORS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL ,
Florida's Top Bass
Fishing Opportunities
By: Bob Wattendorf, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(special thanks to Wes Porak and John Cimbaro, FWC)
For anglers of all abilities and experience, nothing beats the opportunities for
landing freshwater bass in Florida's 10,550 miles of rivers, streams and creeks or
in its 7,000 plus lakes.
The latest national statistics indicate there are 30 million anglers, and 10 million
of them specifically pursue freshwater bass, compared to 6.8 million fishing for
trout and 2.1 million-fishing for flatfish (the most popular saltwater group).
Florida has four species of freshwater or black basses: largemouth, spotted,
Suwannee and shoal. Of those, largemouth are by far the most common since
they live in almost every body of fresh water in Florida. At any level of fishing
experience, the thrill of a bass hitting a topwater lure is one to get the juices
flowing and make you glad to be outside.
Each year Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
fisheries biologists select a list of Florida lakes and rivers as top black bass
fishing destinations. Their choices are based on local experience, creel surveys,
electrofishing data and the site's ability to handle fishing pressure with adequate
ramps and fishing access. This year's list follows, in no particular order. For more
details about how and where to fish these lakes, the location of local facilities,
where to find quarterly updates throughout the year and information about fish
consumption advisories or special regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing/
Forecasts.
Lake George is the second-largest lake in the state with 46,000 acres and is
located 18 miles northwest of Deland.
Lake Tohopekaliga (18,810 acres), also known as Lake "Toho," is adjacent
to the City of Kissimmee in Central Florida.
Lake Kissimmee (35,000 acres) is nationally renowned for consistently
producing high-quality fishing.
Rodman Reservoir, east of Gainesville and south of Palatka, covers 9,500
acres of prime largemouth bass habitat.
Lake Tarpon (2,500 acres) is near Tampa/St. Petersburg in Pinellas County.
Lake Weohyakapka, commonly known as Lake Walk-in-Water (7,500
acres), is south of Orlando and east of Lake Wales.
Lake Istokpoga (28,000 acres) is situated in Highlands County between
U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 south of Sebring.
Deer Point Lake is a 5,000-acre impoundment north of Panama City and is
fed by natural freshwater streams.
The Suwannee River is a pristine, black-water stream that flows 213 miles
within Florida from a swampy region near the Georgia border to the Gulf of
Mexico.
The Everglades Water Conservation Areas are South Florida marshlands
intersected with over 200 miles of canals.
Crescent Lake is a 15,725-acre lake near Crescent City on the Putnam/
Flagler.county line.
The 7,300-acre Tenoroc Fish Management Area near Lakeland provides a
special opportunity to bass fish in Florida's famous phosphate pits.
Mosaic Fish Management Area (1,000 acres) includes 12 phosphate pits
from 10 to 200 acres each, with depths down to 30 feet.
Note: Missing for 2008 from this list of top bass fishing destinations is 450,000-
acre Lake Okeechobee. Recently revered by largemouth bass and crappie anglers
nationwide, the "Big 0" is imperiled by environmental consequences of prolonged
high water levels, agricultural runoff and 2004 and 2005 hurricanes that wreaked
havoc on Okeechobee's aquatic plant communities. FWC biologists continue
to assist the South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and others in restoring
the lake and its fishery to its glory days. New, more restrictive regulations will take
effect on July 1 for both bass and crappie to help the lake recover. Contact local
marinas and tackle stores for current conditions.
With all those "top sites" to choose from, don't overlook the smaller lakes and
ponds in your area.
So get out there and catch the next state record, and if you catch a memorable
fish (exceeding 24" or 8 pounds for an adult angler, or 18" and/or 6 pounds for a
youth under 16 years of age), you can apply for a "Big Catch" angler recognition
certificate (see your regulations summary or visit MyFWC.com/Fishing). Whether
your next bass measures up or not, remember "A bad day fishing beats a good day
working," so good luck and good fishing.
Find additional information at MyFWC.com/Fishing/Forecasts, including
details about access to these top bass sites, quarterly forecasts and consumption
advisories.
Instant licenses are available at MyFWC.com/License or by calling 1-888-
FISH-FLORIDA (347-4356)
VERSATILITY
AND BALANCE
Versatility and balance are
keys to consistent fishing
success. So is simplicity.
Today, with all of the
technological advances In
rods, reels, baits, boats, and
electronics, it's easy to get
caught up In the rush to fish
the hardware and techniques
that are hot this week. That's
not what versatility and
balance are all about.
Rather, you should develop
your own style--recognizing
that you'll need different
approaches for different
fishing situations. Then, keep
things as simple as possible
by sticking to the things you
do best.
Concentrate on what you're
doing, and all of those.
elements will combine to
produce more fish for you on
every trip.
Rick Clunn Is the only 4-time
Bassmaster Classic*
Champion
lir more tips, log onto
basspro.com
CRAPPIE TRICK
Having trouble catching
spring crappies? Here's a little
trick that could help you put
a mess of good eating crappie
in your boat.
Attach a minnow to a #4
style Mr. Crappie- hook about
3 or 4 feet under a small to
medium size bobber and
without any other kind of
weight. When you cast it out,
the minnow will drop very
slowly through the water.
If you don't get a bite,
gently sweep the rod tip 3 or
4 feet, pulling the minnow
right back to the surface so it
can fall through the Water
again. The sight of that slowly
falling, struggling minnow is
usually more than even the
most finicky crappie can
resist.
Wally, "Mr. Crappie'", Marshall
was the 2003 CAST Classic
Champion
For more tips, log onto
basspro.com
PRESENTATION
Presentation is a key
element in fishing a cold
front because of the way
fish respond to the weather
change.
They tend to move close to
cover and stay there, which
means that their strike
zone is much smaller than
normal. You have to adapt to
that change and concentrate
on presentation to be
effective.
You also may have to
develop a "presentation
pattern" to enjoy a full day
of success. Keep track of
where cold front fish are
hitting your baits-on the
deeper side of a flooded
brushplle, for example-and
concentrate on making casts
to those kinds of spots.
You'll stop wasting time
and start catching fish more
often.
Woo Daves was the 2000
Bassmaster Classic* Champion
For more tips, log onto
basspro.com
-MENA --.
CFCC Levy Center To Offer
Boating Safety Course
The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a two-session Boating
Safety course on Saturdays, Feb. 16 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Classes will be held
at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland.
Instruction is provided by members of the United States Power Squadrons, the largest
boating education organization in the United States. The course fee is $45 per person and
includes all materials.
Topics include Coast Guard and Florida regulations, equipment requirements, rules of
the waterway, boat handling, trailering, marine radio procedures, aids to navigation and
other topics to help one operate a vessel safely.
Upon completion of both sessions, the student will receive the Boat Smart Certificate
of Completion which qualifies them for the Florida Boat Operator's License. This license
is required by law for persons 21 years of age or younger to operate a vessel powered by
a motor of 10 horsepower or greater (including personal water crafts). Some insurance
companies also offer discounts to individuals who complete the course. Pre-registration
is required by Friday, Feb. 15. Register online at www.cfcctraining.com, in person at the
center or call 352-493-9533. *
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Levy County Saltwater and Freshwater Tides
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/LOW TIME /FEET SUNSET
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
AROUND LEVY COUNTY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Page 17
Hilltop Alternative School Teacher Named
Megan tuinn
What's Going
On?
BY MEGAN QUINN
FOR THE JOURNAL
It is never fun to start the New Year with a nearly
8.2 percent decline in the Dow Jones Industrial,
Average in the first two weeks of trading. And there
is certainly a lot of information to consider these
days with the lingering effects of sub-prime lending
on financial stocks, high oil prices, the falling
dollar, declines in house prices, slowing auto sales,
presidential elections, international conflict and so.on.
All of these factors have conspired to weigh heavily
on the markets. As a result, the Federal Reserve
Board (Fed) has taken an active role in cutting the
federal funds rate and is expected to continue this
trend to stimulate the economy.
The Fed cited the "weakening of the economic
outlook and the increasing downside risks to growth"
as the chief motivation for its decision. Additionally,
the Fed's statement referenced the strains in the
financial markets as one of the primary concerns.
"While strains in short-term funding markets have
eased somewhat, broader financial market conditions
have continued to deteriorate and credit has tightened
further for some businesses and households." The
Fed also noted that incoming reports are pointing
to a deepening of the housing correction and some
softening in labor markets. The Fed noted at the end
of their statement that "appreciable downside risks to
growth remain."
So with all the exciting news, many are asking,
"Should I stay or should I sell?" The truth is that
volatility in the market is a fact of investing life; it is
part of the price of entry. Bear markets, and smaller
market corrections, can and do occur with somp
regularity. For long-term investors, downside moves
in equity prices may create value that has the potential
to translate into an opportunity for rewarding gains
as markets recover. Many believe stock and bond
market volatility in the last six months represents
a much needed re-pricing of risk. This re-pricing
allows investors who are brave enough to see .beyond
market declines and volatility to possibly exploit
opportunities that simply were not there several
months ago. It is important not to let emotion obstruct
participation when a recovery begins.
Megan Quinn is a Registered Representative
of INVEST Financial Corporation with an office
located at Capital City Bank at 2012 N. Young Blvd.,
Chiefland, FL 32626. Call her at 352.490.9004 or
toll-free at 866.906.5765.
The opinions expressed are those of Megan Quinn and not
those of INVEST Financial Corporation.
Megan Quinn is an Investment Executive with Capital City
Banc Investments and a Registered Representative of INVEST
Financial Corporation (INVEST). Securities, advisory
services and insurance products are offered through INVEST,
member FINRA/SIPC, a registered Broker Dealer and registered
Investment Advisor and affiliated insurance agencies. INVEST
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Trust Company or Capital City Bank.
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District Teacher of the 1
Susan Gruber, one .of 12 f
Levy County Teachers of the '.
Year, has been chosen as Levy
County's 2008-2009 District
Teacher of the Year. The
Teachers of the Year are chosen
by their peers at each school.
The District honoree is chosen
by a panel of the teachers who
received the award the previous
year.
Those selected have been Susan Gruber
recognized at their schools, and
will also be honored during the third annual "Evening
of Excellence" on Thurs. April 24, at Chiefland High
School. This event is sponsored by the Levy County
Schools Foundation and the School Board of Levy
County.
Gruber teaches grades 6 -8 at Hilltop Alternative
School. She has been a teacher for 10 years, with the
last seven spent in Levy County.
Susan believes that a great teacher must "go the
distance" to reach students. She says a great teacher
"believes that all children can learn. When students
stumble, he or she picks them up and helps them
realize that failures are a part of learning." Great
teachers, "help students develop a zest for learning"
and "build positive values and attitudes."
"I chose teaching as a career because I have always
Another Way, Inc would like to thank the Cedar
Key Lin'sclub for it's recent donation of $5,000
and the Chiefland Lions Club for their $1,000
contribution to help keep victims of domestic
violence and their children safe. Together this money
will be used to help provide a security fence around
our emergency shelter.
In December 2006 Another Way, Inc. opened a
new 38-bed facility in Levy County but have been
unable to put up a much needed fence for privacy
around the building providing the women and
children seeking shelter there a little more anonymity
and security.
Our organization is receiving calls everyday from
people in need. In fear of living at home with their
partners because of what might happen in the next
loved learning about new things," Susan notes.
"As a child, my family provided the inspiration for
discovering the world of books. I attended an excellent
elementary school in Michigan that added to my
appreciation of learning. At this school, the principal
told my mother that he didn't know whether I would
grow up to be an artist or an actor-so I took the best of
both worlds and became a teacher."
Susan's 10 years of teaching have not dimmed her
enthusiasm. She says she continues to teach "because
I love working with students. Just as I did as a child,
I still get excited about learning new things. I believe
my enthusiasm is a good model for my students. I
want my instruction to be as exciting, engaging, and
reachable as the way I feel inside."
Susan and her husband Roger reside in Bronson.
She is originally from Detroit, Michigan.
Other Teacher of the Year honorees include Claire
Deslandes, Bronson Elementary School; Sherrie
Schuler, Bronson High School; Kamala Reidy, Cedar
Key School Georgia Griffin, Chiefland Elementary
School; Laurie Beauchamp, Chiefland Middle School;
Lita Weingart, Chiefland High School; Jacqueline
Appling, Joyce Bullock Elementary School; Lisa
Posteraro, Williston Elementary School; Tammy
Davis, Williston Middle School; Awilda Perez,
Williston High School and Melba Lovely, Yankeetown
School.
few days, hours or minutes. Young children who have
witnessed their mothers being beaten, who watch their
mothers try to hide the cuts and bruises on their skin
fill our shelter everyday. These women and children
are emotionally disheveled clinging to a shred of hope
and are just looking for safety and support.
We want to thank all of you in this community that
assist Another Way, Inc. in providing that support. If
you would like to contribute to our fencing fund or
would like to learn more about our organization or
volunteer opportunities please call Angie Osterhoudt
at 386-719-2700 x814. If you are scared and in need
of a safe place to go or someone to talk to call our '
hotline at 1-800-500-1119. No one deserves to be
abused.
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AROUND LEVY COUNTY
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Cracker Days at Rainbow Springs State Park
Return to yesteryear with us at this year's Cracker Days
with more entertainment, historical lectures and living
history. The Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park park
volunteers and park staff present "Cracker Days", the next
segment in our annual award-winning special event known
as "Spring at the Springs". On Saturday and Sunday, Feb.
23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Park becomes home
to soap makers, quilters, basket makers, wood carvers,
corn grinders, spinners, wood turners, chair caners and
various other crafters and demonstrators. Early Florida
trapper Robert Wilson will spin a yarn and explain life in
rural Florida before electricity. Terry Stidham from Dudley
Farm State Park will be on hand demonstrating the joys
of an old fashioned wash day. Musical entertainment will
feature Dunnellon's Shade Tree Pickers, old time country
by the Back Porch Band, the wonderful Front Porch Singers
and the traditional jazz sounds of the New Harmony Jazz
Band. Duke Stoetzer, Dr. Margaret Longhill, Dix Stephens,
J. Lester Dinkins, Kathy Dobronyi and others will speak on
area and state historical subjects. The azaleas, camellias, red
bud and dogwood will be in full bloom making the park anr
even lovelier place to spend an early Spring day. A native
plant sale will be presented both days on the entrance
walkway, plants supplied by Taylor Garden Nursery and
Jane's Garden. Admission to the park still remains only
$1 per person. Rainbow Springs State Park is located four
miles north of Dunnellon on US 41 (The DeSoto Trail).
Additional information can be obtained at the Park or by
calling (352) 465-8555. http://www.floridastateparks.org/
rainbowsprings/
Bark-N-Purr Charity Concert &
BBQ Cook-Off February 23
Weather report for Sat. Feb. 23. Snow is expected at the Bronson Youth League Park,
220 Picnic Street, Bronson. That's right, SNOW!
Among the many fun and entertaining attractions at the Bark-N-Purr Charity Concert
and BBQ Cook-Off will be a kid's snow slid provided by the Gainesville Ice Company.
What an experience for children who have never seen the real thing!
The gates will open at Noon and the day will be filled with music, food, canine
entertainment, classic cars, fun for kids and a live auction of autographed NASCAR
memorabilia. Topping of the day will be a concert of great country music performed
by Capitol Records Nashville artist Chris Cagle. Gather up your family, friends, and
neighbors, some folding chairs or blankets, and come on out to enjoy all the day has to
offer. Sorry, no coolers or pets will be permitted.
Advance tickets are available at the following locations: Bronson Town Hall, 660 E.
Hathaway Avenue, Bronson; Chiefland Hardware arid Farm Supply, 216 E. Rodgers Blvd.,
(Hwy.129), Chiefland; Klover Leaf Tack & Western Wear, 701 SW 7th Ave. (US 41),
Williston; and Wishful Thinking Western World, Gainesville and Ocala.
Your admission ticket gives you unlimited access throughout the day and to the Chris
Cagle concert. Adult tickets are $15 in advance and $23 at the gate. A flat admission of $6
for ages 4-10 and children 3 and under are free.
Directions: Bronson Youth League Park is located on the south side of US 27 Alt in
Bronson. As you approach Bronson, follow the directional signs and uniformed personnel
that will be posted along US 27 Alt and SR 24.
Long-term parking will be provided at Bronson High and elementary schools on CR 32.
If you plan to stay for the entire day, why not drop off your family and friends and park
your car in the long-term parking. Handicapped accessible shuttle buses will run from 11
a.m. until 11 p.m. for $1. per person.
For more information call: (352) 317-0279 or log on to the Humane Society website at
www.humansocietyoflevycounty.com.
Proceeds from the ltark-N-Purr Charity event will go toward the Humane Society's
building fund for a spay and neuter clinic and pet adoption center for the Tri-county area.
Another Chiefland Business Receives
Sales Tax Refund
Scoggins Chevrolet & Buick of 1424 N. Young Blvd. in Chiefland received a refund
for business equipment sales tax. Scoggins Chevy received the refund of sales tax on a tire
changer. The tire changer cost $6,311 and $324 of the $334 sales tax paid was refunded.
The Levy County Enterprise Zone Development Agency E2bDA) submitted tih sales tax
refund application to the Department of Revenue. Scoggins Chevy was eligible for the
refund just for being inside the Enterprise Zone boundaries and providing information to
the EZDA's Executive Director, Pam Blair,
The Levy County Enterprise Zone wants to continue to place applications for businesses
to receive refunds as well as job tax credits. As evidence above, these refunds are for
existing businesses as well as new businesses.
For more information on the Levy County EZDA incentives contact Pam Blair,
Executive Director of the Enterprise Zone Development Agency at 352-572-8072, or by
email: PamBlair@LevyCountyEZDA.org and by visiting the website at www.LevyCounty
EZDA.org.
Levy County History
163 Years Ago
February 7, 2008
From the Levy County Clerk of Court Archives and History Dept. "Search for
Yesterday," A History of Levy County, Florida, Vol. 2, Chapter Sixteen, Page 9 (excerpt),
by Sidney Gunnell, 1976, continued from January 17, 2008.
Members of that first County Commission probably had little or no experience in
governmental procedures, and in light of that, they did surprisingly well. One thing can be
assumed about them, they were versatile and adaptable.
It is doubtful that Levyville was ever known as Sodom. Sodom was a derisive name
applied to a subdivision near the courthouse, this subdivision being owned by the county
and promoted by the commission. For validation, I quote from the minutes of April 8,
1854. "It is ordered that the courthouse lots being offered for sale shall hereinafter be
called by the name of Mount Pleasant and not by the name of Sodom." Legends have a
tendency to get warped around by the passage of time. But, from the meeting of January,
1956, "It is ordered that the county cite be'known as Levyville, anything to the contrary
notwithstanding."
In the same vein, Bronson was one place and Chunky Pond was another settlement
and the two were separate. From the meeting of November, 1859, "ordered to clear the
road from Bronson by way of Chunky Pond to intersect the old road at J. Brown's place."
That scatters the legend that Bronson was named Chunky Pond. Chunky is a corruption
of the original Indian name for that lake. (For more information, please see "Search for
Yesterday," Vol 2, p. 9.)
From the Archives and History Center
Levy County Clerk's Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court
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