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Williston abolishes
Airport Committee
By Kellie Parkin
Staff Writer
The Airport Committee has become its own entity, "empowering itself with all aspects
of the airport," said Jerry Robinson Williston Council vice-president. Last week, Robinson
motioned for the Airport Committee to be abolished and for the ordinance to be changed.
The Williston City Council passed the motion in a divided 3-2 decision Feb. 19.
Robinson's reasons included too much time spent in regular city council meetings on
issues already addressed in committee meetings, and too much decision-making liberty taken
by Airport Committee members.
Robinson said there have been discussions by committee members with individual entities
who have or want leases, as well as interference with other issues concerning the operation
of the airport and industrial park. Such issues fall under the city manager's authority and not
the committee's.
"It's totally out of order," he said. "This gives the appearance that some members of
the Airport Committee are trying to act like an Airport Authority instead of an Airport
* Committee."
Robinson acknowledged that the city manager, who is also the airport manager, is by
charter the authoritative body:regarding all administrative duties concerning the airport.
"The Committee has no power to proceed with the administration of the airport or the
industrial park," he said.
Council president Debra Jones, who is also chairman of the Airport Committee,
shouted "Sunshine!" to the council immediately after James Cason seconded the motion for
abolishment. Jones was referring to Florida State Sunshine laws that forbid communication
See Airport, Page 2
Chiefland City Commission
debates standards for growth
By Rick Burnham
Editor
Most everyone agrees that Chiefland's future, in terms of steady, responsible growth,
will rely heavily on reasonable standards for new development, particularly guidelines for
architecture and landscaping.
Just how stringent those standards should be, however, has been the source of considerable
discussion.
The topic took center stage during the regularly-scheduled meeting of the City Commission
Monday at City Hall.
Bruce Day, planning director of the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, began the
discussion the third such discussion on the issue this month by city officials with a detailed
slide presentation and accompanying video. The presentation included photos depicting a wide
variety of architectural and landscaping styles from around the state, with added commentary
on why those choices worked-or did not work in their respective communities.
WRPC, working on a grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, has been
tasked by the city to complete a comprehensive plan by June 1.
Day offered his personal opinion on what might work for Chiefland, and then asked
commission members for their assistance in setting standards for new developers to follow.
See Standards, Page 2
Spring time?
Five-year-old Weston Sutton of Chiefland takes a dip in Fanning Springs
Sunday as temperatures climbed into the high '70s. Area forecasters
are calling for more of the same this weekend, although today may be
unseasonably cool.
Education board approves evolution 'theory'
Debate prompts outpouring of sentiments from around state
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After months of public input the State Board of Education voted 4-3 Feb.
19 to approve an optional revised version of Science Sunshine State Standards
regarding Charles Darwin's evolutionary concepts.
The revision will require the concepts be included under the auspices of
"theory of evolution," rather than as an accepted fact.
Scientists and educators had originally proposed that high school students
be taught: "Evolution is the fundamental concept underlying all of biology
and is supported by multiple forms of scientific evidence."
Prior Sunshine State Standards adopted in 1996 did not address evolution
by name at all; only concepts of evolution such as "change over time" and
"competition for resources" were addressed.
The revised version adopted by the state also obligates teachers to teach
the "scientific theory,of" atoms, cells, electromagnetism and plate tectonics.
Previous curriculum taught many of these subjects without the preface of
"theory."
The Department of Education received an outpouring of public comment
on the new standards. More than 10,000 people posted on-line approximately
260,000 ratings on individual concepts of the curriculum, and included more
than 20,000 comments. Additionally, public sentiment was strong at the five
public meetings held in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Miramar and Orlando with
hundreds of people participating.
The School Board of Levy County sent a unanimously endorsed letter
opposing the teaching of evolution as fact to the State Board Jan. 22.
Prior to the Feb. 19 vote, two hours were set aside to address additional
public input on the proposal.
Once a push for inclusion of "Intelligent Design" in the science curriculum
was seen as unobtainable, religious conservatives were especially vocal about
adding the words, "Evolution Theory" to the standards.
Dr. Eric .Smith, Commissioner of Education, said there was an
"overwhelming level of public feedback for this revision process."
The evaluation of Florida Science Standards was set in motion by a
combination of factors, including legislation, sub-par performance on national
tests and persistent demographic gaps.
House Bill 7087 legislates the "periodic reviews of standards to ensure
adequate rigor, relevance, [and] logical student progression."
The Fordham Institute evaluated Florida's science standards in 2005 and
gave the curriculum an "F." The curriculum passed only in the categories of
seriousness: 96 percent, and organization and inquiry: 67 percent. Florida
flunked in the categories of evolution: zero percent, quality: 20 percent,
content: 41 percent and expectations: 52 percent. The overall assessment of
the science standards scored 48 percent.
Florida students rank well below the national average for college bound
high school graduates in the science portion of the ACT. Scores for Florida
students the past five years have seen a steady decline. Whereas the national
average science score has remained steady, hovering around 21, Florida
students have fallen from a high of 20 in 2003 to 19.5 in 2007.
The United States is ranked behind China, Iran, Mexico and Japan in
producing college graduates in science and engineering.
The new science standards to be measured on the FCAT are designed
to improve Florida student's national and global standing, according to the
Department of Education.
Page 2 Feb. 28, 2008
AROUND LEVY COUNTY
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Officials unveil concept for Tri-County Hospital
Story and photo by Kellie Parkin efficient result time and maximized patient flow, according
Staff Writer to Bauer.
Based on this type of hospital the emergency room will
"Our children, grandchildren, and their children will be T not be a trauma center.
using this facility," said Dixie County Commission Chairman Il "It will not be trauma rated that was never the plan,"
Buddy Lamb as the first visual plans of the new Tri-County .. Bauer said. The ER is projected to fulfill 85 percent of patient
Hospital were unveiled during a press conference held Friday' needs. "For trauma patients and multi-system injuries we
at Drummond Bank. -'. will stabilize and transport." Plans call for a helipad to be
Plans for the more than 95,000 square foot, two-story pfi constructed near the back of the property.
hospital include 50 beds in the medical/surgical unit, a four- The second floor will house a pharmacy, 50 patient
bed special care unit and a six-bed obstetrics unit. All 60 beds H rooms divided into three sections, and a four-bed special
in the facility are private rooms. care unit. Because of the rural nature of the tri-county area,
The new design leaves room for inevitable expansion, a true Intensive Care Unit was not approved, said Bauer.
said Robert Bauer, president and chief operating officer of "The special care unit will have a smaller ratio of nurses to
Nashville-based Ameris Health Systems. "Every corner of patients like an ICU."
the major departments has room left for future growth." Tri-County Hospital President Franklin Schupp (left), He said the ratio staff to patient ratio will vary depending,
The original plan called for a one-story facility on the Dixie County Commissioner Chairman Buddy Lamb, and on the severity of individual needs.
SLevy County Commissioner Chairman Sammy Yearty
20-acre development. Officials decided it would be better stand by the artist's rendition Friday at Drummond Bank The hospital will open in approximately two years.
use of the property to build up instead of out, allowing more in Chiefland. Company officials said they are right on schedule. "Ground
potential for growth and parking. "We are a labor-driven breaks in October, and our doors will be open in April 2010,",
industry and we need plenty of employee parking, as well as priority parking for patients," said Franklin Schupp, recently named President and CEO of the Tri-County Hospital.
Bauer said. The first visual representation of the hospital makes the efforts of the last five years a
The artist's design shows a facility more homelike than institutional. "We wanted a less reality, Bauer said. "Now that people can see it, it becomes real. And when the bulldozer
clinical looking building, and a less clinical looking interior," Bauer said. "No one wakes shows up in October, it will become really real," he said.
up and says they want to go to a hospital, but we can help people be as comfortable as Ameris Health officials said that they have never before seen such unifying support from
possible." the community. "Three counties, 12 municipalities, and they have all been supportive and
In addition to the obstetrics center and two surgical suites, the first floor will house an cooperative," Schupp said. "I've never seen anything like it," he added.
emergency room with diagnostic imaging and laboratory directly adjacent, allowing for more Commissioner Chairman Lamb agreed. "Nothing has brought together the Tri-County
area like this hospital. It has been a booa fide uniting effort."
Airport, from Page 1
between council members outside of the public eye.
Cason asked for an explanation, saying he took
offense at the accusation.
Jones responded "You heard me. And you should
be offended." Jones claimed that Cason "responded
too quickly" with seconding the motion and that he
must have heard the prepared statement before.
"This same item was on the agenda two weeks ago
but was tabled until last night," Robinson stated in an
email the following day. "By making her allegations
it seems [Jones] forgot that it had been on the agenda.
Because it was tabled Holcomb and Cason could have
... thought about the possibility of abolishing the
Airport Committee in that two weeks. There was no
Sunshine."
Councilmember Steve Holcomb was the third vote
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"I know that tonight's decision isn't final it has to
come back for the ordinanqe,9 ,ngg'JI914cphmsaid4
"I wanted to hear the discussion from the public and
the council." He added that if he had voted no, there
would never be any talk about the situation. "We need
to hear all sides," he said.
The ordinance change must go through a public
hearing process and will change in, the future by
council vote.
Councilmember Cal Byrd, who is also a
member of the Airport Committee, voted against the
abolishment along with Jones. "I respect the vote of
the council," Byrd said. "I just wish I knew where we
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"Maybe is not an architectural style that we are after,
but it is a look and a feel that reflects the city of Chiefland's
heritage and future," he said. "One of the things I need for
the city commission to give me direction on is how far in a
regulatory manner do we need to go."
Commission members in attendance offered plenty of
suggestions, as did a number of representatives from the local
community.
Commissioner Teresa Barron spoke of possible incentives
given to business owners to persuade them to conform to
consistent styles.
"Maybe we could give them a little bit of a break on taxes,
or some kind of incentive to make their storefront conform to
that area's architectural design," she said. "I do not like to
put a whole lot of burden on them. It is already hard enough
to make a dollar. But I think we can find a happy medium
between business an4d,being able to make downtown and
north of town look good."
Mayor Teal Pomeroy ,said adequate, incentives already
exist for new business owners without having to lower taxes.
"We have the economic development zone there are
some incentives there," he said.
"The nice thing about having a commercial hub in your
town is that you can reduce the tax burden on your residents.
We are going to have a bunch of commercial businesses and
they are going to be paying a fair amount of taxes."
Regardless of whether incentives are offered or not, said
local businessman Stoney Smith, some guidelines must be in
place, or the city will begin to take on the less-than-favorable
attributes of other area towns.
"If we don't watch what we are doing we are going to
be just like Homosassa and Crystal River," he said. "It is just
anything and everything, and a hodgepodge in between. We
need to make sure that ... we get some conformity in the
growth areas, and don't just let the. growth come to us."
Fellow businessman Bill Martin agreed, adding that the
best way to achieve conformity is through strict guidelines.
"My personal feelings are that we need to distinguish a
few designs," Martin said. "When someone comes to town,
we can say that 'These are the accepted architectural designs
and you can choose one of the above.'"
Martin added that standards for architectural design and
landsc,apingshoq4ld.beade areqgirqeent fpr ~p developers
to adhere to, and -not merely as a suggestion.- -
"I don't think we, can say-we.encourageryou to do thatT
he said. "If that is the case, then we are wasting our time.
Then they can come in and do whatever they like."
Day concluded the meeting with a request for further
discussions on the subject.
"I would like the opportunity to come back and have
more of the community discussions we have had," he said.
"This is the kind of stuff that charges a planner's battery."
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By Rick Burnham
Editor
Nov. 3, 1979.
Until very recently, that was the last time I saw
Chiefland. We boarded a high school bus that day and made
the trip from Jasper to Levy County. My Hamilton County
Trojans were to play the Chiefland Indians in an important
Division 2A football game, and we felt good about our
chances of coming out on top.
Three hours later, we were heading back to Jasper with
our tails between our legs, having suffered a 21-13 defeat
at the hands of the home team. For various reasons most
notably a 22-year stint in the U.S. Air Force it took me
more than 28 years to make it back to this town, and to this
county.
Having been gone that long, you can imagine my
surprise at the stunning transformation Chiefland has made.
What a vibrant community this has become. (Perhaps it was
before, but it is not the kind of thing a high school senior
notices, particularly when there is football involved.)
It's good to be back in North Florida, and it's an honor
to be the editor of Levy County's weekly newspaper, The
Levy County Journal.
It is our goal to offer a balanced approach to the news
- a concept that seems lost from time to time among the
corporate giants that control the print and broadcast media
of the 21st century. We will give you the view from the right,
and the view from the left, and will do so without the thinly-
veiled bias that accompanies much of what you read and
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and stop there without some hidden agenda attempting to
steer you to one side or the other.
Innovative? Certainly. Fair? Absolutely.
We will do our best to inform you of the key issues that
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What can you do to help? When you see news happen,
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EDITORIAL
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Take your lines from the Good Book
My growling stomach told me it was time to
rendezvous for lunch. I ratcheted myself down the tree,
slung my rifle over my shoulder, and checked my compass
headings before making my trek back.
At the truck there was no sign of my hunting partner, F '
Joe. I didn't bother to wait. I flipped the tailgate down
and went to gnawing on my baloney sandwich. He'd
understand. We were just teenagers. We didn't waste much ":
time on trivial things like manners in those days. Besides, H
who knew when Joe would come trudging in? "He'd better
hurry," I thought, eyeing his lunch sack.
My morning had been another in a long line of
disappointing trips to those over-
crowded government woods. It was
hard hunting, and dangerous too. BUT ANYW AY
Weekend warriors from the city had Gu E. Sheffield
tromped under my stand all morning and only one of them was wearing
hunter orange. Two were hunting with military style assault rifles! I'm surprised they didn't
have hand grenades hanging from their vests. No wonder the deer had all headed for the
hills. It just wasn't safe out here anymore.
Little Joe, as he was known, soon came slipping up the logging road. We called him
little Joe mostly because he was little, and his name was Joe, and because he looked a lot
like Michael Landon. Other than that, I'm not sure where we got it.
Thankfully, I spotted him just before he caught me sniffing around on his lunch sack.
"You see anything?" I asked.
Little Joe angrily un-shouldered his rifle and huffed, "Nah! But I jumped one over
toward some lucky doofus down near the creek." Oddly, he snickered before adding, "He's
hauling it in now."
Not long after a big ole' goofy corn fed looking fellow came around the bend. He was
dragging a most unfortunate little deer by the horns. I hopped down and walked over to see.
I even offered him a hand hauling it the last few yards. It was a good thing. The big guy
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It was nearly a full minute before he was able to get his breath back enough to rehash
the story of his kill, and boy was he excited. He went on and on. It must've been his first
deer. He was all smiles. Impressive, considering the fact little Joe must've walked right on
past him a few hundred yards back down the trail without offering to help.
I was making a mental note to work with little Joe on his manners when he hopped
down off the truck, wiped the mustard off his nose, and swaggered over to that big ox like he;
was just looking for trouble.
Eyeballing the little four point deer skeptically, little Joe scrunched up his nose like he
smelt a skunk, and looked straight up into the eyes of that big galoot. With a completely
contemptuous sneer he ripped, "I wouldn't even kilt that little ole' deer."
For a moment I thought 'Hoss' might just squash little Joe right there on the spot, but ,
I guess he was just too tuckered. He just stood there looking stupid. Little Joe, who, by the
way, had never killed a deer, finally shook his head smugly and walked back to snatch the
rest of his sandwich off my lips. Boy, little Joe was on a roll that day.
This whole Bonanza episode sort of reminds me of how I used to let the devil run little [
ole' temptations past me until I'd finally pull the trigger. Naturally that snake wouldn't lift
a finger to help me haul in the carcass either. Yet you can bet he'd be the first to jump up in
my face with a contemptuous sneer after I'd tuckered myself out. Boy was I a big doofus forj
listening to him!
Well, no longer. Even big doofuses learn to change the channel on the devil's sad old :
reruns. I don't listen to that liar anymore! Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt 4
good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of
God: I speak this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 KJV I'm doing my best to stay out |
of the shame game. I've given my heart to Jesus now.
But Anyway All this Cartwright talk just sort of registers with me I reckon, being a
former son of Adam and all. Clearly, the moral of this episode is to take your lines from the
Good Book. Accept the role you're offered as a faithful son or daughter, and stay real close
to Pa. Eventually His manners will begin to rub off on us so we can all be content with our ^
own sandwiches. Then one day we'll all hitch our horses up together in that big Ponderosa
in the sky.
You can visit Guy Sheffield at his website www.butanyway.org, or email him at
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Commninity Events
(The deadline for Community Events is 5 p.m. Friday)
Feb. 28, 2008 Page 5
Ongoing
American Legion Meetings
The American Legion Post 383 Legionnaires meet
every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The
auxiliary meets the second and fourth Wednesday of
-the month at 7 p.m., and SAL meets the first and third
Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. There is Karaoke
every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Carl Miller's music on the
first Thursday of every month at the Post on 82 Avenue
in Old Town. All are welcome to attend.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Suwannee Valley meets
the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on U.S. 19 next to the
Dakotah Winery. Volunteers are encouraged. Contact
Habitat at 463-8003 or at 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, or to register, call Marge Peters
or Cathy Weyer at (352) 493-2333. Light refreshments
will be served.
Williston AARP Chapter 912
The WillistonAARP 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
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 6-8 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a-snack
or drink to share. All deaf and hearing impaired and
their families, sign language interpreters, sign language
teachers and their students are invited to attend. For
more information contact Mrs. Moore, interpreter at
Bronson Middle/High School at (352) 486-5260 or
(352) 484-8300.
Free pet services
The Kindness Pet Clinic in Williston will be offering free
services through Friday when an animal is adopted from a
recognized pet care center or humane society.
The services include 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.
Call the Kindness Pet Clinic at (352) 529-0600 for an
appointment. The clinic is located at 21071 NE Hwy. 27 in
Williston.
Sixth Annual "Food Fest" Fundraiser
The Bronson Future Farmers of America Alumni will
hold their sixth annual "Food Fest" fundraiser beginning at
5 p.m. Friday at the Levy County Extension 4-H Pavilion
on U.S. Highway 27, just north of Bronson. Entertainment
will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner will be 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
in advance for $10. For more information or tickets, please
contact Marcia Smith or Jennifer Bray at Bronson High
School, 352-486-5261.
Levy Soil and Water Conservation meeting
The Levy Soil and Water Conservation. District Board
will hold their regular monthly meeting beginning at 6:30
p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Service
Center in Bronson. A copy of the agenda may be obtained
from Darlene Smith at (352) 486-2672, Ext. 3
Trenton Quilt Show
Springhouse Quilters and others will host a Trenton
Vintage and Antique Quilt Show, March 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 ofr to all their friends.
Williston Relay for Life, barbecue lunch
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with baked beans, coleslaw and drink for $8. March 9 through 12 with guest speaker Dr. Glen Owens.
Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, from 7:30 a.m. Services begin each night at 7 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or from any City of The church is located at 1716 NW 14th Street, Chiefland.
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Spielberg films presentation
The Friends of the Luther Callaway Public Library will
host a presentation by Dr. Andrew Gord on Steven Sielberg
and his films, beginning at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the Luther
Callaway Public Library.
Gordon is an associate professor of English at the
University of Florida. He is director of the Institute for
the Psychological Study of the Arts. He teaches American
literature and film, including science-fiction film.
His new book Empire of Dreams: The Science Fiction
and Fantasy Films of Steven Spielberg is an in-depth study
of all of Spielberg's directorial efforts, starting with Duel in
1977 and running through War of the Worlds in 2005.
The presentation will include a short reading from the
book, questions from the audience and a book signing.
Bronson Elementary Kindergarten, 2008-09
Enrollment for Kindergarten at Bronson Elementary
School will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday
through March 30. To enter Kindergarten children must be 5
years old before Sept. 1.
School officials will need a copy of a 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.
Easter egg hunt planned
A free Easter Egg Hunt is being planned for March 8
at the Johnny T. Henry Celebration Park on Northwest 4th
Street one block north of Noble Avenue and near the Williston
Health Care Center.
The Rotary Club of Williston is hosting its third annual
Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will be held from 10 a.m. until
noon at the park. The Easter Egg Hunt will commence at 11
a.m. sharp. The event is intended for children ages 10 and
under. There will be three different areas for each age group.
Kids three and under or those with a disability will have their
parents accompany them on their hunt. Former. Williston
Council President Jake Cason will be grilling hot dogs for
the children. Perkins State Bank is sponsoring a face-painting
booth with clowns!
Food, ice cream, drinks and of course Easter eggs &
baskets will be available at no cost. Donations and support
have already been received from local businesses including
Perkins State Bank, Capital City Bank and City of Williston
for the use of the park and other resources. For more
information, to donate or volunteer and get involved with this
event, please contact Jason Cason, president of the Rotary
Club, at 528-3101 or 256-3711.
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
OBITUARIES
HAROLD E. JUHLIN
Harold E. Juhlin, 82, passed away Feb. 17, in
Chiefland.
Mr. Juhlin was born March 28, 1925 in Athens, Ga.
to Henry and Susie Juhlin. He was a member of the
Chiefland community for 11 years coming from Lake
Worth. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Juhlin worked
construction, building houses, and loved gardening.
Harold was a loving family man of longtime
companion Fay Rogers; daughters, Sandra, Kathy, and
Renee; sons, Steve and Chuck; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and many longtime friends.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral
Home in Chiefland.
JULIAN MARIAN GRIFFIN
Julian Marion Griffin passed away Feb. 20 at his
home. He was 61.
"Griff' was a lifelong resident of Williston and
loved to fish and drive his airboat. He farmed for more
than 20 years and was also employed by W.W. Gay.
Griff was a member of the Local Union 234. He retired
in 2007.
Griff was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur
Leslie Griffin and Margaret Hayes Griffin.
He leaves behind his wife, Melissa Ann Griffin;
daughters, Missy Seay (Russell), Laura Hunt
(Shawn), and Tracy Newsome (Chris); a stepson,
Nathaniel Magee (Jessie); a stepdaughter, Erin Magee;
grandchildren, Parker, Madison, and Tyler; brother,
A.L. Griffin; and sister, Jeanette Harris.
Funeral Services for Mr. Griffin were held Feb. 23,
2008 at 11a.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery in Williston.
Services were under the direction of Knauff Funeral
Home in Williston.
MARIE K. HUNTER
Marie K. Hunter passed away Feb. 18. Marie was
85 years old.
Marie was originally from Leesburg. She lived in
Williston since 1967 where she worked as a realtor at
Hunter Real Estate. Marie Hunter will be sadly missed
by her friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Tony Kyle (Linda); her
daughter, Patricia Starnes; three grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Knauff Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
MORRIS LINVILLE ALVEY
Morris Linville Alvey passed away Feb. 19 at the
Williston Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 89 years
old.
Morris moved to the Morriston area from Indiana
nine years ago. He was employed as a security
guard and was a member of the American Legion in
Dunnellon. While serving in the U.S. Air Force in WWII
and Korea he received a Purple Heart. Morris enjoyed
fishing and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Alvey; five sons,
Ed Alvey, Stan Alvey, Steve Alvey, Glen Alvey, and J.D.
Matlin; three daughters, Nancy Hudson, Leann Napper,
and Shirley Batchelor; one nephew, Estel Donaldson;
and numerous grandchildren.
Mr. Morris Alvey's services will be held in Elwood,
Ind.
Knauff Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
FLOYD SPARKMAN, JR.
Floyd Sparkman, Jr., 76, of Old Town passed away
Friday, February 22, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital in
Gainesville. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a
Major.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Sparkman of
Old Town; daughter, Margarett; sons, Paul, John and
Stacy; step-daughter, Lori; brother, Lee and sister, Betty
Joe.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 3, 20,08
at 10 a.m. at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross
City. Burial will be at the Florida National Cemetery in
Bushnell at 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements have been placed under the care of
the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City.
JOHN HAL PAPPYY" CHEWNING SR.
John Hal "Pappy" Chewning Sr., 85, passed away
Sunday at his home in Cross City with his family by
his side.
He was born in Dixie County on Feb. 20, 1923, to'l
John Stanley and Merry Marinda Ward Chewning. In
his early years, he supported his family through the
ownership of hog claims, as a hide broker, hunting,
sawmilling, and as a firefighter at the Cross City
Army-Air Force Base, now known as the Cross
City Airport. He also worked in the timber industry ;t
with Southern Pine Extract Corporation. Pappy
had a great insight to human nature as evidenced in his
knack for storytelling and loved to spend time with his
family and friends. One of Pappy's favorite pastimes
was taking his family on an annual trip to the "Great'
Smokey Mountains."
Pappy was best known for his distinguished public
service career to the citizens of Dixie County for 43 ,
years. He began as a County Commissioner for eight,
years and then served as Property Appraiser for 35 :
years, until his retirement in 1995; but of all the titles:!
he held, he considered "PAPPY" to be the greatest
He was a member of one of the pioneer families
from Dixie/Lafayette County. He was a Baptist and a.
lifetime member of the Lydia Baptist Church; Dean ')
of the Property Appraisers' Association of Florida
and recipient of their prestigious Bob Waldron Award I
and was named "Poet Laureate" of the Association.
Following his retirement he was an Emeritus members
of the Property Appraisers' Association of Florida; ;
lifetime member of the Dixie County Rotary Club; and
charter member of the Hines Hunting Club.
Pappy was preceded in death by his wife of 62
years, Marjorie Ferns "Mammy" Chewning.
Pappy is survived by his two sons, Hal, Jr. (Helen)'
Chewning and Max (Sue) Chewning both of Cross
City; two daughters, Susan (Jerry) Jones of Cross City,
and Pam (Mike) Hahn of Tallahassee; 10 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the
Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend
Wayne Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Cross
City Cemetery.'
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Feb. 28, 2008 Page 7
Ann Williams-Planas was famous for her
athletic prowess, talent that took her far from the ballfields
of Levy County. But sports was just one aspect
of the bubbly, freckle-faced kid from Williston. Hers was a
By Rick Burnham
Editor
WILLISTON The on-field exploits of former Williston
softball player Ann Williams-Planas are legendary. Wildly
successful high school and collegiate careers, followed by
several seasons with the Colorado Silver Bullets an all-
female professional baseball team. And then on to coaching,
where she led her teams to unprecedented success.
But those who really knew Williams-Planas family
members, lifelong friends say her athletic prowess was
only one side of a remarkable young woman. Ann Williams-
Planas, they say, had an uncommon passion for every part of
her life, from sports, to academics, to her own husband and
children.
Dozens gathered at the Williston High School Softball
Field Saturday for the unveiling of a marble monument
dedicated to Williams-Planas, who passed away Feb. 6, 2006
following a three-year bout with Melanoma. Many fought
back tears as they spoke of a life taken much too soon, of a
young family left behind to carry on.
But there were smiles as well, prompted by vivid
memories of a bubbly and freckle-faced girl who lived every
day to the fullest.
Colleen Yarbrough, who joined parents Ray and Pat
Williams at the ceremony, said her sister had a natural zest
for life.
"She had this competitive spirit that came out in every
thing she did," Yarbrough said. "It was just part of her. She
had great perseverance. Great stamina. Great faith.",
Ray Williams agreed, adding that his daughter seemed to
have those traits from the very beginning.
"She was passionate about life from as far back as I
could remember," he said. "She had to be, because she spent
a lot of time playing ball with me and her big brother."
That brother, Mike, was unable to attend Saturday's
ceremony due to a work commitment. Williams-Planas'
husband and children, who live in Atlanta, were unavailable
as well.
A close-knit group of friends who were rarely apart
during a dozen years of school in Williston attended
Saturday's ceremony. Rhonda Gauthier, Trina Cason and
Garnet Andrews said they wanted to help honor the fourth
member of their group Ann Williams-Planas.
They spoke of the unique brand of mischief that four
young girls can get into, laughing and reminiscing about the
events of two decades ago.
"Ann had a great sense of humor," said Andrews. "She
loved to play jokes:'Sle loed i6'laugh?"
Gauthier agreed, adding that Ann was as genuine a
-person as you will ever meet.
0 "You always knew what you were going to get with her
;- she was very genuine," Gauthier said. "She was a delight
;to be around. Always uplifting. She always looked at the
,positive side of everything. Even near the end, when she was
,sick, she was always telling us that we would see her another
'day."
Most everyone agreed that, had Williams-Planas
been around to see Saturday's ceremony and the tribute
,to her accomplishments, she would have been somewhat
.,uncomfortable with all the attention.
"She would have been embarrassed," said Ray
'Williams. "She never once touted her abilities and her
accomplishments."
Andrews agreed, saying that her friend believed she was
just part of the team.
"She would be very humbled by today, by the attention
.that is being given to her," Aqdrews said. "She never focused
-on herself. She was a team player. On the field, and in life. A
'very passionate team player."
Passion
for life
Rick Bumham
Ray and Pat Williams look at one of several framed photos
of their daughter, presented by the Williston High School
Fast Pitch Softball Boosters Club.
Rick Burnham
Williston High School softball coach Robert Patterson (left) and Williston High School Fast Pitch Booster Club
member Cris Rawls unveil a marble monument dedicated to former Red Devil softball player Ann Williams- Planas.
The unveiling was part of a ceremony held at the Williston High School softball field Saturday.
ISlow start dooms Williston in playoff action
,Red Devils battle back, but can't catch PK Yonge
-.By Steve Jarboe
i;.Sports Editor
Despite limiting PK Yonge's leading scorer to only 18 points, the Williston Red Devils fell
s.,,hort in their quest to advance in the state playoffs, losing 51-37 to the team from Gainesville
in boys high school basketball action Feb. 19.
The Red Devils picked the worse time of the season to have the basketball appear to go
flat, with each shot they took the first five minutes of the game.
The Blue Wave, on the other hand, had a hot hand, sinking 4 three-point baskets in the
First five minutes of the game.
To top things off the Blue Waves Autis Gibson sank another three-point basket from
near center court as the first quarter buzzer sounded to give the Blue Wave a 20-4 lead over
the Red Devils.
That score seemed out of place for a game between Williston and Pk Yonge. The two
teams had split during the regular season, and the Red Devils won the third match-up for the
District Title, just nine days earlier. In all three of those games, neither team led by more than
10 points.,
The Red Devils had the answer for the Blue Wave's leading scorer, Josh Snodgrass, and
held him to 18 points. Six of those were from the foul line in the closing minutes of the game.
In the District game Snodgrass poured in 32 points in a losing cause against the Red Devils.
Artis Gibson and Walade Wade made up the difference, scoring 17 and 10 points, respectively.
All of Wade's points came in the first half. The rest of the Blue Wave team accounted for just
6 total points.
The Red Devils lost this game early on as. the basketball simply refused to fall through
the basket. The Blue Wave quickly took advantage, leading by 20 points early in the second
quarter.
The Red Devils however did not go away as they held the Blue Wave to just two points
the last six minutes of the first half to pull to within 11 at 26-15.
The Red Devils eventually got to within five points of the visitors before the basketball
refused to fall through the basket.again on four straight trips down the court. The Blue Wave
held a 35-26 lead after three quarters of play.
Again the Red Devils made a run at the Blue Wave. Down by six points, freshman point
guard Paul King let go with a three point shot that hit every part of the rim and even tickled
the top of the net inside before bouncing out.
The Blue Wave called a time out and went into a game of keep away and the Red Devils
were forced to foul. They seemingly fouled the wrong players on every occasion, as Snodgrass
and Gibson made their free throws.
The Blue Wave went on to seal the win from the foul line to take a 14-point win
and advance to the Elite 8. The young Red Devil team, made up mostly of freshmen and
sophomores, will have to wait until next year, finishing 21-8 for the season and winning the
District Championship and the Regional quarterfinal game last week.
This was the first District Championship for the Red Devils in 13 years.
The young Red Devil team got a taste of sweet 16 play this season, and they will be even
more hungry next season with a team that will have no seniors.
CJ James had 8 points, Deonte Welch had 8 points, and James Hunt added 6 points.
There were three other Red Devils with 4 points each and one- with 3 points to round out the
scoring.
Congratulations to the Williston Red Devils for a great season and to their Coach Dave
Vespignani for a successful season. Under Coach Vespignani their success was measured in
many different ways besides wins and losses.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Bronson falls to Dixie
in extra inning baseball
By Steve Jarboe
Sports Editor
Dixie County scored twice in the seventh inning,
and added two more runs in the eighth to top Bronson
8-6 in boy's high school baseball action Feb. 21.
Bronson Eagles got off to a slow start in the game,
committing three errors and giving up four runs in the
top of the first inning.
Eagles Head Coach Mike Pogue called a time out
midway through the inning and brought sophomore
Kelby Barber to the mound. Barber had just joined the
team after finishing play with the Bronson basketball
team.
Barber threw more warm-up pitches than it took
the talented right hander to record three quick outs,
stopping the Bears in their tracks. It took Barber just
seven pitches, the last three being a strike out to end the
inning.
The Eagles responded in the bottom of the first
inning with two outs and runners on second and third
base.
First baseman Steve Wimberly, blasted a shot to
the fence scoring the two runners and winding up with
a double. Tyler Martensien then drove Wimberly home
with a base hit to right field that fell in the gap, pulling
the Eagles to within one run of the Bears as the first
inning ended.
Barber again took the mound in the second inning
for the Eagles and only had to face three batters for the
three outs.
After a Jake Williams lead off walk to begin the
bottom of the inning, and a balk sent him to second,
Luke Morrison singled to put runners on first and third.
The Eagles would eventually score two runs in the
second on a wild pick off throw to first base and an '
interference call against the Bears catcher.
After two complete innings the Eagles had clawed
their way into the lead 5-4 over the Bears. The Eagles
scored another run in the bottom of the third to take a
6-4 lead.
Barber was playing in his first game after just
joining the team from the Eagles Basketball team.
The teams played several even innings until the
Bears came to bat in the top of the seventh inning.
A couple of Eagles errors allowed the Bears to tie
the game at 6-6. When the Eagles could not answer in
the bottom of the seventh inning the game went to extra
innings.
,Barber was pulled from the game after he threw 80-
plus pitches in his first outing and the Bears were able to
again cash in on errors by the-Eagles to-win the-game in
the eighth inning 8-6.
Indians get past Trenton, 3
Junior varsity fares better
Photo and story by David Leach
For the Journal
The Indians started with a junior varsity thrashing of the
Trenton Tigers 13-2. The "10- run rule" was employed to end
the carnage.
The varsity game then started with the Indians winning
3-2 with some key plays late in the game.
Error, error, error, hit batsman and a baulk is not the way
Head Coach Kyle Parnell likes to start the game. But that is
what happened. Even during warm up, there were hints that
the Indians were not going to come out in synch. The Indians
were lucky to get out of the first inning with only two runs
scored against them.
After the first inning both teams played without highlights.
The Indians were anxious. They beat the Tigers like a drum
in previous meetings but could not find the handle this time.
Swinging at bad pitches, a little ahead of the pitch or a little
behind, it just was not happening.
Then in the sixth inning with one man on, Ory Pitts hit a
homer over the right centerfield fence that brought the home
crowd to their feet.
Suddenly, after trailing the entire game the score was tied
at two. The entire bench greeted Pitts at .the plate and they
returned to the dugout as one unit.
Jeremy Hayes pitched the entire game for the Indians.
He had a very strong sixth inning with two strikeouts and an
infield ground out. Coach Parnell decided to leave him in the
game to pitch the top of the seventh.
With Mike Perkins calling the signals behind the plate, he
concentrated and retired the side.
In the bottom of the seventh, Mayes took first base after
being hit by a pitch. Matt Williams was next with a key play
against
Shivers and Wasson discuss offensive strategy in the
fourth inning.
and took a base on balls. Daniel Gilpin showed the Indians
were finally on track and advanced the runners with a bunt.'
With the bases loaded and one out the Tigers tried to pick
off Hayes at third after a failed bunt attempt. An errant throw
sent the ball past third-into foul territory far enough to allow
Hayes to scamper home with the winning run.
Lady Red Devils continue fast start in softball
By Katelyn Guinsler
For The Journal
The Williston Lady Red Devils improved to 2-0 in
District play and 4-2 overall with a 15-0, five-inning win over
Chiefland Feb. 19 in girls high school softball action.
With the win, the Lady Red Devils have outscored their
opponents 30-1 in their two district wins.
Freshman Tori Stamper improved her pitching record to
3-1 as the Lady Red Devils scored early and often in the five
inning mercy rule contest.
Williston scored all the runs they would need in the first
inning on a two-run double by freshman Laurrin Howard.
Fellow freshman Dayna Hunn laced a double to begin the
inning, and Heather Porter followed with a walk before
Williston
With the bases loaded Bronson Head Coach
before he scores the first run for the Eagles.
Chiefland softball tops Trenton
Photo and story by David Leach
For the Journal
Even though the Lady Indians junior varsity came up short 6-5 the Lady Indians varsity
never let up on the Trenton Lady Tigers and won 10-6. Chiefland never trailed the Lady
Tigers.
Aimee Biehl served notice that the Lady Indians were ready to play when she tripled
in the first inning, sending the ball to the fence. This was just a warm up for Biehl, who
finished the game 4-4 at the plate, with two RBI's, three stolen bases, two assists, and four
put-outs for the Lady Indians.
In the second inning, the Lady Indians scored five runs. Biehl, Amye Grieves, Brittany
Arrington, Brittany Davis and Brooke Williams all scored. Hagen Lewis helped the scoring
spree by loading the bases with a single.
The Lady Indians continued their hitting in the third inning as Biehl drove in another
run, and Jennesa Barrios drove iri another run for the Lady Indians. This gave them enough
runs to win; the score was Chiefland 8 Trenton 0 after three complete innings.
The Lady Tigers got two runs back in the fourth with a drive by Lady Tigers Casey
Fischer to the fence. Up to this point the Lady Tigers had been retired in a order by a
flawless Lady Indians defense.
Jo Hutchinson accounted for one of the few highlights for the Lady Tigers with a run
scoring drive to the fence in the sixth inning.
The Lady Indians kept pace and scored a couple of runs of their own in the late going
and preserved the win 10-6.
Howard brought both home with her big hit.
The Lady Red Devils added three more runs, on two hits
and two walks, in the second. Simone Cannady and Mandie
Lee drew walks to begin the inning, and both scored when the
Lady Indians misplayed a perfect bunt by Alniedra Graham.
Graham advanced to second on the error, and later scored oil
a base hit by Crissy Rawls.
Chiefland got its first base hit in the third inning. with
a single in the gap, but Lady Red Devil freshman catcher
Dayna Hunn threw the base runner out at second base as she
tried to steal.
The Lady Red Devils effectively put the game away
with 10 runs in the third inning. Rawls, Cannady, Hunn and.
Howard, along with Mandie Lee, Kayla Thorington, and:
Margaret Brown all collected hits in the inning. .'
sails past Bronson.
By Steve Jarboe
Sports Editor
The Williston Boy's baseball team used four big scoring innings to roll to an easy, 10-3
win over visiting Bronson Friday.
The Williston bats came to life with two runs in the second inning and exploded for five'
more in the third to take a quick 7-0 lead.
The Eagles managed to score a lone run in the third inning as the Red Devils put in their
third pitcher of the game.
With a 7-1 lead going into the fourth inning the Red Devils scored two more runs on a,
bases loaded Carl Gilley blast to the centerfield wall. The Red Devils would have had another!
run had the base runner not have tripped rounding third and had to hold up, which held Gilley
to a double on a sure triple.
With the game in hand the Red Devils put in their fourth different pitcher in the sixth,
inning, Trip Fugate.
The Red Devils brought in short stop Damon Ming to the mound in the seventh. The Red
Devils gave up two unearned runs in the top of the seventh on walks.
The Red Devils travel to Newberry Friday before returning home Tuesday for a matchup:
with Dixie County.
Bronson Eagles close out the week with two consecutive road games, traveling to Dixie
County tonight and Mayo on Friday.
Brittany Davis concentrates on her next pitch in the first inning of Friday's 10-
6 win over Trenton.
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LEVY COUNTY SPORTS
Feb. 28, 2008 Page 9
tCasey Hill is all smiles for the Lady Eagles early in the game against Trenton.
Trenton tops Lady Eagles
Story and photo by David Leach
For the Journal
The Bronson Lady Eagles softball team got an inside the park home run from Sarah
House, and effective pitching from Brittany Shipp, but could not hold off the visiting Trenton
Lady Tigers, falling 5-2.
Bronson led the Lady Tigers for most of the game, but as the evening got colder so did the
home team. The Lady Tigers brought in fresh pitching in the fourth inning and saw their bats
heat up as well. This proved to be a winning combination.
B6th teams were vocal at the start and anxious to get started as the umpires were delayed
by a previous commitment. Shortstop Casey Hill got the early lead for the Lady Eagles with
a double past third base driving in the' first run.
Shipp then retired the side in order, staying ahead in the count with good control.
In the third, Alexis Burns made a nice throw to second, catching a Lady Tiger trying to
steal, and keeping the pressure on defensively. Lady Tiger Tara Viek returned the favor in
their half of the inning with a nice catch in centerfield to hold the Lady Eagles from scoring.
In the fourth, Shouse hit an inside the park homer (except for a couple of errors) and scored
to the delight of the home crowd. The Lady Eagles then loaded the bases and threatened to
break the game wide open, prompting a pitching change from the Lady Tigers. Vick took the
mound for the Lady Tigers after starting pitcher Amanda Sweiterman kept the Lady Tigers
close. She started out with a strikeout and cut short the Lady Bronson rally.
In the fifth, the Lady Tigers started to figure out the Lady Eagles pitching. Besides the
temperature getting colder, Shipp had already thrown a lot of pitches and was not as sharp as
she was earlier in the contest. The Lady Tigers were making more "ping" sounds with the bat
and got one run back.
The momentum of the game shifted to the Lady Tigers during the last three innings. Vick
was pitching strikes and the Lady Tigers were perfecting their timing at the plate. Trenton
scored the go ahead run in the sixth inning and added two more insurance runs in the seventh
for the 5-2 win.
Chiefland comes from behind to beat Hamilton, 9-7
By Steve Jarboe
Sports Editor
Hagen Lewis drove in two runs with a sixth-inning hit to
propel Chiefland to a 9-7 win over Hamilton County Monday.
The Lady Trojans took a 1-0 lead in their first at bat
before Lady Indian pitcher Brittany Davis struck out two
straight batters to end the Lady Trojans threat of scoring more
runs.
The Lady Indians tied the game after one inning off a
lead off double by Amye Greives who scored after she stole
third and came home on the over throw trying to get her out.
As the second inning got underway the Lady Trojans left
runners on first and third as the inning ended.
The Lady Indians took a 3-1 lead as Cassie Labat drove
in two runs with a ball hit to the fence.
When the Lady Trojans came to bat in the top of the third
,r ;,
inning trailing 3-1, the Lady Trojans bats began to sound
off. Ping, ping, ping, the Lady Trojans had back to back -
to back base hits by Kendall Newsome, Kristen Parks and
Blake Daniels scoring three runs giving the Lady Trojans a
4-3 lead.
The Lady Indians could not answer in the bottom of the
third as the teams went to the top of the fourth inning with
Hamilton County holding a 4-3 lead.
The Lady Trojans stranded two base runners in the
fourth unable to score.
The Lady Indian bats opened up in the bottom of the
fourth as Brook Williams, and Amye Greives were on base
with two base hits. They both scored when Amie Beihl
blasted a triple down the third base line. Giving the Lady
Indians a 5-4 lead. Beihl scored on a single by Jennesa
Barrios before the side was retired.
The Lady Indians had retaken the lead 6-4 after four
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complete innings.
The Lady Trojans were not finished yet by a long shot as
they scored one run in the fifth off of two base hits to close
the gap to 6-5.
The Lady Indians Brittany Davis started off the bottom
of the fifth with a double and scored on a Brooke Williams
single to put the Lady Indians up 7-5 with no outs.
A quick strike out and two straight pop fouls caught by
Lady Trojan catcher Robbielyn Roberts stopped the Lady
Indians threat of a big inning.
The Lady Trojans came to bat in the top of the sixth
inning. With base runners on second and third, Roberts
blasted a single scoring the two runs to tie the score at 7-7.
The Lady Indians came to bat in the bottom of the sixth
inning in a tie game, and got the big hit from Lewis to win.
The Lady Indians raised their season record to 3-2 and
the Hamilton County Lady Trojans fall to 1-3 for the season.
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Mi.s Honey Says...
Monday A.M.. Good Morning! Here 1 sit my pen in hand just as dumb
.a, any man (women) my pen won't write, 1 cannot think! I do declare, "I'm
on the brink", but don't worry, "I will survive"! God takes care of his own and I am one
of his! Oh where would 1 be without Jesus and his love? I'm never alone, because he
promised to never leave me alone. He rides with me on the road, He keeps me safe, He
supplies my every need and when I leave this old Sinful World, I'm gonna walk those
streets of gold with angels in Heaven. Oh what a wonderful time that will be! No pain, no
heartache, just peace, joy and love!
My water pump is not working this A.M., but He can fix that too! I'm sitting in the car
writing this and my little "Bitty Baby Doll" is laying beside me asleep, oh where would I
be without Jesus and my little ones?
There is plenty to do at home, but no one to rush me, I do as I please, when I please
and if I please and I will survive by the Grace of God and his love and mercy, and I know
without a doubt God loves me even when no one else does!! Oh yeah! There isn't a doubt
in my mind, otherwise why am I still alive, well and able to care for myself? Yes God takes
care of his owri and I am one of his!
Well my Sister came by to see today and of course she had to find me! Yeah, I had left
AA Restaurant, but she found me at the "Dollar Store"! is there any better place to hang
out and see old friends? I don't think so! And yes make new ones too!
Well I guess I will shut up and take this down to the Journal Office and go get a bowl
of soup for lunch, how does that sound? Hush up Donald, I bet you like soup too, at least
homemade! is there any better? Campbell's is good, but Mary's is much better Huh!
Barbara where are you? Haven't heard from you in awhile, I know your busy, but don't
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PLANNING COMMISSION
A public hearing on each petition as described below will be conducted by the Planning
Commission on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard during the course of action. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioner's Meeting
Room at the Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The Planning
Commission is not bound to consider the petitions in the order listed in this notice. Any of these.
petitions may be considered as soon as the meeting commences.
SEA 1-08 Walton McJordan, petitioning the board for an Amendment to Special Exception No.
1-06, to reconfigure the 84 space RV park, add a multi-use club house and swimming pool, relocate
the bathrooms and modify certain conditions of the approval of SE 1-06, on a parcel of land located in
part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 14S, Range 13E, and part of the W V2 of the
NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 14S, Range 13E, in Levy-County. Said parcel contains
20.28 acres more or less. This parcel is located within a "F/RR" Forestry/Rural Residential zone.
Copies of said petitions with complete legal descriptions and subsequent staff reports will be
available for review at the Levy County Development Department. For Information call 352-486-
5203. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard regarding the proposed petitions.
Any person requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the
County Commissioners Administration Office at 352-486-5218.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A public hearing on each petition as described below will be conducted by the Board of County
Commissioners on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard during the course of action. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioner's
Meeting Room, The Levy County Courthouse, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The
Board of County Commissioners is not bound to consider the petitions in the order listed in this
notice. Any of these petitions may be considered as soon as the meeting commences.
Ha.Va. 1-08 Catherine Adkins, petitioning the board for a Hardship Variance to allow a second
dwelling in order to care for her parents (Richard and Vickie Gerl'augh), on a parcel of land
located in Holiday Farms, Lot 21, in Section 6, Township 12S, Range 18E, in Levy County. Said
parcel contains 4.96 acres more or less and has a zoning designation of "A/RR" Agriculture/Rural
Residential. Situs Address: 9751 NE 136t' Court.
SE 1-08 Michael Martin, American Truss of Chiefland, petitioning the board for a Special Exception
to allow fabrication of wood roof and floor trusses, on a parcel of land located in U.S. 19 No. 1 Addition,
Lot 19, Block B, Section 14, Township 11S, Range 14E, in Levy County. Said parcel contains 2.64
acres more or less. This parcel has a zoning designation of "C-3" Moderately Intensive Commercial
and has a land use designation of "C" Commercial. Situs Address: 6750 NW 138th Place.
Copies of said petition with complete legal descriptions and subsequent staff reports will be
available for review at the Levy County Development Department. For Information call 352-486-
5203. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard regarding the proposed petitions.
Any person requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the
County Commissioners
Administration Office at --" /Ha.Va. 1-08
SHOULD ANY S FS X"
AGENCY OR PERSON ISE 2
DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE BY THE , -
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CONSIDERED AT SUCH
MEETING, A RECORD OF SEA 1-08 .
THE PROCEEDING, AND
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Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
Sheriff's Office reports variety
of criminal activity in recent days
Recent days have seen considerable crime activity, according to officials from the Levy
County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old Williston man was taken into custody Feb.
21 on a variety of charges, ranging from possession of crack
cocaine to battery on a law enforcement officer.
For his trouble, David Raymond O'Dell was booked
in the Levy County Jail on $230,000. He also received bite
marks, courtesy of a Levy County Sheriff's Office canine.
The altercation ensued after the U.S. Marshall's Service
and Levy County Sheriff's Office received word that O'Dell
might be in the Bronson area. O'Dell was being sought for
burglary while armed, four counts of aggravated assault,
possession of a short-barreled shotgun, and possession of a
firearm by a convicted felon. O'Dell
A traffic stop was conducted by Sgt. Zach Knight, who
identified the suspect as O'Dell. During the arrest, the suspect
punched Knight in the chest, and a fight ensued. K-9 Deputy
Willie Barnes arrived on the scene soon thereafter, and his
partner, K-9 Taz, went to work.
The suspect was quickly apprehended, and treated for his
injuries.
Meanwhile a former Florida resident is back in the state'
to answer to charges of lewd and lascivious battery on a child,
and one count of interference with child custody.
David Lawrence Emrick was brought Levy County Feb.
21 by representatives from the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Law enforcement officials say Emrick encountered a Levy Emrick
County, underaged child through text messaging, and had the
victim leave her residence to hitchhike to Clanton, Ala.
Emrick is a convicted sexual offender. He was convicted _
for sexual battery on a child Sept. 30, 1991 while living in --
Collier County, Fla. '
Not to be outdone, a 62-year-old Inglis man was arrested
by Levy County Sheriff's Office deputies Sunday for domestic,
aggravated assault.
Deputies say Daniel Clark Boga, of 17790 S.E. 35 Court
in Inglis, had been drinking for much of the day and refused
to comply with their orders. Boga was subsequently placed on
the ground and put under arrest.
An investigation revealed that the defendant had threaten
to shoot another person with a 30-30 rifle, repeatedly pointing
the weapon at the victim's stomach. Deputies would later find Boga
10 more firearms in Boga's home, along with ammunition.
This was not Boga's first run-in with the sheriff's office. He had been arrested on Jan. 16
for possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, and
possession of drug paraphernalia.
Boga was transported to the Levy County Jail Sunday and held on a $7,500 bond.
(Courtesy, Levy County Sheriff's Office)
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AROUND LEVY COUNTY
Feb. 28, 2008 Page 11
Williston car club holds second show
Photo and story by Kellie Parkin
Staff Writer
"We just came in to town for breakfast and saw the
car show," said Bob Strickland, one of approximately
sixty participants in the Midtown Cruiser Car Show in
Williston Saturday. "We went home and got our son's
truck," he said.
Bob and his wife Margie Strickland, who reside
six miles outside of Williston, said they were excited
to stumble upon the show and glad that the weather
cleared up in time.
"This has been a real good turnout sixty cars,
and more than three-hundred people have been
through here," said Wayne Follin, co-founder of the
recently formed Midtown Cruisers, a car club based in
Williston. "The weather this morning was awful and
then the clouds just parted like that," Follin added with
a wave of his hands.
In four months, the club has grown to 50 members.
They meet in the morning of the third Saturday of
each month at the Williston Chamber of Commerce.
A cruise-in is staged later that same evening in the
parking lot of Advanced Auto next to the Williston
Winn Dixie. "We just have a good time get together
and shoot the breeze," Follin said.
This was the club's second car show. The first
*show raised more than eight hundred dollars that was
:donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research. The club also
;works with Holiday Hope, a charity that helps provide
Christmas presents for children.
Napa Auto Parts and Hitchcock's grocery store
allowed the Midtown Cruisers to use the adjacent field.
"They've both been great," Follin said.
Best Car award went to Kirk Romeroy of the High
Springs Cruisers Club for his 1960 gold Chevy Impala.
The seventh award Club Participation went to the
High Springs Cruisers for their substantial involvement.
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Bob and Margie Strickland stand by their son's 1976 Chevy Silverado that they entered into the Midtown Cruisers
Car Show in Williston on Saturday. The tattoo that can be seen on Bob's arm celebrates the couple's fiftieth wedding
anniversary that took place last month. They have four kids, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. "And
people said it would never work," Bob quipped.
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PROCLAMATION
MAYOR CALLING ELECTION
CITY OF CEDAR KEY
AND
CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Under and by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Mayor
Commissioner of the City of Cedar Key, Florida, a regular annual ELECTION is hereby
called to be held in the City of Cedar Key, Florida, in the CITY HALL at 490 Second
Street, on Tuesday May 6, 2008 for the following purpose:
1. TO ELECT TWO (2) CITY COMMISSIONERS:
Seat Number
Seat Number
2 (two year term)
4 (two year term)
1 (two year term)
3 (two year term)
5 (two year term)
In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast in Seats 2 or 4, or
Groups, 1, 3, or 5, a RUN-OFF ELECTION is hereby called and shall be held in the City
of Cedar Key on May 27, 2008 between the two candidates receiving the highest number of
votes cast. On the Election date of May 6, 2008 and if necessary for a Run-Off Election on
May 27, 2008, the polls shall be opened at 7:00 a.m. of said day and closed at 7:00 p.m. on
the same day. The following is hereby designated for the holding of said election or
elections and the qualified electors of the City and District shall vote at the polling place as
is herein listed and the Clerk and Inspectors of said elections to serve at the polling place
are as follows:
CITY HALL, CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA
Laura Delaino
David Binkley
Mary Eller
Alice Richburg
Galina Binkley
Clerk
Inspector
Inspector/Deputy
Inspector
Inspector
This Proclamation shall be published two times prior to said election date of May 6,
2008.
Given under my hand and official seal of the City of Cedar Key, Florida this 19th
day of February, 2008.
ATTEST: Frances Hodges
Paul E. Oliver, Mayor
Pub.: Feb. 28, March 6, 2008
SELLING OR BUYING?
2. TO ELECT THREE (3) WATER BOARD COMMISSIONERS:
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as low as $129,000. Call M&S Homes.
1998 Double wide, 3 BR 2 Ba, Living room, Family Room,
Fireplace on 1 acre. A completely remodeled like new, ready to
move in. List Price $99,900. Call for appointment. Price
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Sirs behind this 3br/2ba
doublewide mobile home.
I acre lot on paved couiity
road. Ne\% metal roof and
....:,- _other extras. $102,500.00
!.- -.Adjacent I acre lot available
S'" COMMERCIAL POTEN-
TIAL 3br/2ba masonry home
located on US Alternate 27 &
--NE 4th Street. Across the street
from First Baptist Church.
S ,Corner lot with approximately
,.^ 1/2 acre. Great location and
easy access. $124,900.00
SR 345 CLOSE TO CHIEFLAND -
j, '-10.34 acres with two dwelling.
Main house is 4BR/2BA with
S over 2000 sq.ft. Beautiful
setting with large shade trees.
Second home sits to the rear of
the property and needs major
renovation. Each has own well
and septic Priced to sell at
$259.900.00
FENCED & CROSS
FENCED 1.88 acres comes
with this 3BR/1BA home
4 S M located west of Chiefland.
single car garages, enclosed
back porch and pole barn. All
s.- for $127,900.00
SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS AT
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OAK RIDGE ESTATES
1BR/1BA 1966 Mobile Home located in the
quiet neighborhood of Oak Ridge Estates.
Features include eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans,
electric cook top range, electric range oven,
and refrigerator. $23,450 MLS# 758481
Lisa, 352-221-1442.
VACANT LOT FOR SALE
ACRES PRICE MLS
30.00 $280,000 758110
4.29 $85,500 758049
1.25 $13,900 758009
1.25 $13,900 758006
0.25 $31,000 757974
0.11 $6,500 757770
0.25 $12,500 757828
1.25 $28,800 757804
0.11 $6,500 757768
JANNEY REALTY, INC. I
REALTOR P.O. Box 160, Bronson, FL
', Email:janneyrealty@aol.com 526 E. Hathaway Ave.
TO VIEW OUR PROPERTIES ONLINE:
Website: http://janneyrealty.com (352) 486-2398
"Just People Helping People" Fax (352) 486-3272
1.25 acres 1/4 acre lots 2.5 acres Bronson Heights
(mol) starting at (mol) lots at
$5,900.00 $5,900.00 $10,900.00 $7,600.00 ea
.50 lots in Bronson with 1.25 acres (mol) 1.25 acres several
City Water several to off 337 north to choose from at
choose from starting at just
$14,000.00 $22,000.00 a low $13,500.00
Smith &Associates, GMACi. iOiRE
Service You Deserve .People You Trust Inc.
REDUCED I- 3/2 CB home REDUCED REDUCED HOME SWEET HOME! REDUCED! TAKE A LOOK! REDUCED! SPACIOUS &
previously used as an PRICED TO SELLI Lovely 2 story custom home Lovely 3/2 custom home in IMMACULATE! 4/2 home
educational building for Remodeling done right! 4/2 w/ 2,176 sq. ft. living area. Spanish Trace SD on 2 on private & beautifully
Church, but needs TLC home on 1 acre. Immaculate, Beautifully landscaped landscaped acres w/ landscaped 1 acre lot just
structurally sound. Fenced yard new A/C unit! Metal rooft New well maintained lot w/ beautiful shade trees. Wood outside of chiefland. Kitchen?
on paved road just off Hwy 345 Windows! Kitchen remodeled wonderful shade trees. decked gazebo, back has plenty of cabinets. Lots
in Chiefland. Ceiling fans in new cabinets/appliances. Master BR on ground floor, screened porch, water of room here! The master
each room, refrigerator and New paint. Great separate Bonus rm, family rm, shed, treatment system, 2 sheds. bath has sky light, double
stove included. Great price workshop w/electric-air. wet bar, fenced yard, Inside is a beautifully styled vanity, shower & garden
here MLS: 755569 $82,000. Beautiful lot, paved street. A garage. Much more. Call home clean & inviting tub. Much more! Call today
SYLVIA RUTLEGE, Realtor Must see! MLS: 754405 today to view! MLS: 757102 setting! MLS: 756994 to view! MLS 758169
490-1214 $149,000. LISA BAXTER, $210,000. RUSS $190,000 RUSS HALLETT, $134,900. USA BAXTER,
Realtor 949-1649 HALLETT,Realtor 665-9901 Realtor 665-9901 Realtor 949-1649
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Certified
Lovely 3/2 Triple Wide MH on .74
acre. This home features new paint, new
A/C, new well & water system, deck, high
speed DSL and it's on a paved street.
Price is $98,000 (DMH-756391-JW)
352-463-6144 or 352-542-0009
COMFORTABLE HOME NEAR
BRONSONI 2BR/2BA, central H&A,
buck stove, on nicely wooded 3.8 acre
comer lot. Large screened porches,
irrigated.garden area, fruit & nut trees.
Quiet area, convenient to Gainesville.
Sellers are motivated! Price is $169,900
(LR-757914-D) 352-493-2221
One the Outskirts of Suwannee you
will find this nice Ibd/1ba SW MH. The home has
12x24 screened porch, over 800 sf room under
home that could easily be converted to living
space, carport w/workshop and more. $98,000
(DMH-756230-JW) 352-463-6144
BEAUTIFUL & MODERN 3/2 home in a
Great Location, convenient to everywhere.
The lawn is beautifully landscaped. The .
Gourmet kitchen is inviting & the rooms are
large and comfortable. Price is $259,500
(LR-755305-RH) 352-493-2221
with stalls. This MH had plenty of room
with a fireplace, large kitchen & more.
Just outside of Trenton in Levy County.
$158,500 (LMH- 757324-JW)
352-493-2221
PRICE REDUCTION -1400 sq ft concrete
black home zoned commercial on .98 acre'
just off US Hwy 19/98. It's located in busy
North Chiefland near new hospital site. A
perfect spot for professional medical office,
and be divided into 2 parcels. $299,500
(LC-757872)1352-493-2221
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BRING YOUR OWN BUILDER! 7.00 ACRES! COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BESTII
This cleared .25 acre lot located within the city What a find! 7 beautiful acre lot right off a ll F t
limits of Newberry would make a great site for paved road. Per zoning dept.. property may be y
This cleared .25acrelotlocated win te cy spiat afin!o 7 u acres lt rin Conu a ., l I C'ontie
your new site built home or manufactured home. split im 3 acres parcel minimum. Consult
This is a rare find. DON'T MISS OUTll! $23,900 Property ips 5 sided $98,900 MLS# 757506 .
MLS# 758487. Natalie, 352-219-8365, Noemi, 352-316-5644. ML---7 ;
1.25 ACRES! 2 LOTS FOR 1 is,,, ..........A5AlI-I
Lovely wooded lot. Quick drive to TWOI .25 acre lots available for your site t an7 a, elinctege ni. N>
Gainsville. Ready for a family to build a built home or mobile home. Enjoy low Levy Renoateeahr &FtLSuomithHotb,
home or place a mobile home on lot. County Taxes. Many nice trees. Bring alles, .Mirs
SoeE $1 3,a 0 moblS 7o 27 offers $15,000 MLS# 756342 Karen, 4 Wos, 12x24Storomsagh,PknkPa.A505o0Or
MUST SEEi $13,900 MLS# 757273. 352-538-3141. PoosvxecFliTrtseI.0nLa7i5M M7Mo0isWOWi DON'Tl
Lisa, 352-221-1442. MISS mTHISi $179,000sMLS y7585 Krn.ss352s3.314
Ready to Sell!! Nice 2BR/1BA Mobile Home
on 0.50 acre lot located in the city limits of
Bronson w/ City Water & Sewer. Newly
renovated and close to schools. Great Buy!
BRING ALL OFFERS!!! $34,000 MLS#
757168 Karen, 352-538-3141.
Williston Highlands. Features Include: Fireplace,
Large Bedrooms with walk-in closets in all
bedrooms, Breakfast Bar/Nook, Updated
Appliances, and a 12x24 Storage Building
w/electric, NAC. & Insulation. MUST SEE!M!
$99,900 MLS# 758468 Natalie, 352-219-8365.
BR/BA
3BR/2BA
2BR/2BA
4BR/2BA
2BR/1BA
4BR/3BA
5BR/2BA
3BR/2BA
2BR/1BA
3BR/2BA
HOMES FOR SALE
PRICE MLS
$62,500 755884
$92,500 755963
$154,900 756109
$79,500 756478
$149,900 758240
$186,300 758209
$129,900 757989
$35,500 757982
$49,500 757929
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798 NW4th Ave.
Williston
Sun. March 2nd
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S
SHERIFF
JOHNNY SMITH
It should be no surprise that the internet is being used to
shop. This means that you have a need for more information
'and are using the Internet to get it. The Internet can be a
great source for information on health, finances, travel and
,entertainment without leaving the comforts of home.
Along with this great new technology does come some
,pitfalls, so here are some great on-line safety tips to follow.
Many people window shop on-line but are fearful of
,someone else getting their credit card number from cyber
space and having a shopping spree of their own. The reality
is that shopping online is probably less risky than using
,your credit card at a local merchant. Look at the advantages
'of online shopping: no chances of being robbed in the a
"parking lot, no traffic jams, no pushy sales person and you
Don't have to go out in bad weather.
Try shopping at stores that are well known and avoid
'companies that only have a post office box number with no
phone number. When you order, print out a copy to save and
Note any confirmation numbers. With on-line shopping, you
,are better off using a credit card rather than mailing a check,
because if you don't get your order, you can challenge the
;charge with your credit card issuer. Be extremely careful
,if you are asked to give personal information, such as your
social security number or checking account number. Your
name, address, credit card account number and expiration
date are all the merchant needs.
I hope these Internet Safety Tips, will keep you surfin'
!safely.
V MAIN STREET STUDIO '
FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHY'
David Leach MikeRyan
custom framer, as en
event & outdoor creating wonderful
photography portraits for
lo~g 92AN ;9iIT3
Log Cabin Quilters met Thurs. Feb. 21 at the Levy County
Quilt Museum. It was a busy day for the ones who are not sick.
So many have whatever, and it takes time to get over it. We
are doing a lot of praying and maybe soon this will be over.
We know the rains are helping as the air needs cleaning.
Last Friday we had seven Sew-Sew Sisters here. They
are from all over and get together several times a year and
visit places of interest. One brought a quilt made in 1937 and
it was a beauty. The work that went on years ago seems to be
something in the past. The quilting and appliqueing and all
the hours it took to make a quilt is gone with most quilters.
Today, machines have taken over and the pride that went on
then has gone. Everything that was done then can be done in
a few hours, but you don't have the love that went into all of
those treasures.
Derick and six buys were out Tuesday and they planted
vegetables we will soon be eating. Our turnips have nince
roots, the onions and garlic is almost ready, the cabbage is
making heads and the rain is a blessing.
Lunch was so good with rice casserole, beans and
potatoes, macaroni and cheese, scallped potatoes, salads,
apple pie and so much more.
Winnelle Home
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Tree Removal Stump Grinding
Debris Removal Lot Clearing
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References Available Member of Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
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O---- O Box 872 4 South Main
Chiefland, FL 32644
Phone: (352) 493-4772
B! i(352) 493-1051
1-800-242-9224
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For all your construction needs
Crane Services Dumpsters
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Offering a Complete Line of Supplies for your Mobile
Home Repair or Remodeling New and Surplus
Trim
HPlumbing
*Roofing *Vinyl Supplies Monday-Thursday,
*Doors .Electrical ,A ..-'. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Skirting Aluminum Supplies Fri. 7:30 to 5:00
*Power Poles *Set-UP Supplies Sat 8:00 to 1:00
*Windows *Liquid Pool Chlorine 14237 N.W.U.S.
Screen Made (352) 490-9900 Hwy.19 Chiefland
Sr.el 1 [--8
B, .. [. --f] l = ][ .
'VAlonzo lawn Service
Lawn Maintenance
Landscape Design & Installation
Sod Pruning Shrubs & Small Trees
Spring & Fall Cleaning Pressure Washing
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Personal & Commercial Auto Insurance
Home Life Commercial
Rapid Tax Returns
"Guaranteed Lowest Down Payment"
Office: 352-472-7707
Toll Free: 1-866-919-7707
fir 0 F - ,
over 0v years
Walk In / Call i ,ifii 4Appointments
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o 10 Roger's Blvd next to Ace Hardware .' Farm Supply
A
Is your Credit keeping you from making
a very important financial decision?
In today's financial market, the minimum credit
score to purchase an automobile or a home
has increased.
If you are in need
of credit repair,
call (352) 528-4110
Leo Lending, Inc.
40 NW 1st Street, Williston
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i Visit our modern showroom today to see all the
latest in tile design. Over 500 style. of Wall
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Porceeain e0famic MaM e *(ratie
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WHOLESALE PRICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Largest selection around at um6eata6de prices/
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352-486-0063
For prompt, personal and professional service call:
(352) 529-0138
All types of lighting, remodeling, renovation, trouble-shooting,
repairs, landscape lighting, panel change-outs, generator
interfacing and more. Great workmanship at a great price.
-Over 20 years of reliable, quality electric service-
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Custom Tractor Work
* Bushhog Mowing, I Free Estimates I
* BoxBlading Seeding Oser 45 yes eence
FertilizingR*fllg P.O. Box 263
SROWilliston FLA. 32696
Leave Message or Call after 6:30 p.m
(352) 528-38691
i> Cell: (352)317-1710 I
LANJ~S
Main Street & Hwy Alt-27
Williston
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Your complete lawp, garden and outdoor power equipment sales
and service center. We service all brands. Appliance parts and repair.
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BIRONSON SELF STORAGE
839 E Hathaway Ave BehindDollar General
HOL URS: Monday Friday 10 am 5 pm
Saturday 10 am 3 pm(352) 486-2121
MAC JOHNSON ROOFING
104 Southwest 266th Street Newberry, FL 32669
352.472.4943 or 866.376.4943
Website: ,
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Estimates
Lawn Service, Tree Work, Bushhogging & More
.~Keith & Jayne Rocks
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CLASSIFIEDS/LEGAL NOTICES
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
CLASSIFIED
A ADVE RTISI N G
o Miscellaneous
RENT BUILDING FOR EVENTS
-Suwannee River Shrine Club
available 7 days/week for wed-
dings, reunions, parties and
meetings with special pricing
for meetings. 2000 square foot
building with dance floor, bar,
kitchen, stage, screened back
porch, BBQ grill. Club is located
mile from Fanning Springs on
SR 26. Call Bobby Heath at 352-
542-9284. tfn
5D Notices
NARCONON ... a nonprofit pub-
lic benefit organization that spe-
cializes in helping people with
drug or alcohol addictions offers
FREE assessments and more
than 11,000 local referrals. Call
(800) 556-8885 or visit www.
drugrehab.net tfn
AA MEETING--for information
call North Central Florida Inter-
group Office at (352) 372-8091
which is also a 24 hour local ho-
tline number. tfn
G Services
TKO Farm of Williston offers
an extensive horseback riding
program for youth and adults.
Boarding and Sales of Hunters to
Rodeo horses www.TKOFARM.
com 352-529-0002. 2/28p
E Help Wanted
Full a Part Time
FLORIDA'S LONG-TERM CARE
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
needs volunteers to join its corps
of dedicated advocates who pro-
tect the rights of elders residing
in nursing homes, assisted liv-
ing facilities and adult family care
homes. The program is comprised
of 17 local councils throughout the
state, and each council is seeking
additional volunteers to identify,
o Legal Notices
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 described lands:
Lot3, Block 27, University Oaks,
according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 4, Pages
15, 15A-15M, public records of
Levy County, Florida.
TAX PARCEL #09699-002-00
filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any,
on RONALD W. STEVENS,
Petitioner's attorney, whose
address is Post Office box 1444,
Bronson, FL 32621, on or before
March 14, 2008, and file the
original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default
will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WTNESS my hand and the
seal of this Court on January 31,
2008.
Clerk of Court
BY: Gwen McElroy
Persons with disabilities re-
questing reasonable accom-
modations to participate in this
proceeding should contact (352)
374-3639 (Voice & TDD) or via
Florida Relay Service at (800)
955-8771.
Pub: Feb. 7,14,21,28,2008
O Help Wanted
Full & Part Time
investigate and resolve residents'
concerns. All interested individu-
als who care about protecting the
health, safety, welfare and rights
of long-term care facility residents
who often have no one else to ad-
vocate for them are encouraged
to call toll-free (888) 831-0404
or visit the program's web site
at http://ombudsman.myflorida.
com. tfnf
COME JOIN THE JOURNAL
TEAMI News Correspondents-
Cover local events in your area.
Photographic skills a must..Expe-
rience preferred. Deadline driven,
but flexible schedule. Compen-
sation commensurate with expe-
rience. Expenses/mileage reim-
bursement. Fax resume/clips to
490-4490 attn: Editor. tfnf
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
neededed 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, Fax
resume to 352-867-1859 or
email to hr@cicfl.com. 3/6p
MINISTER OF MUSIC Growing
church seeking a positive, ener-
getic person to fill the position of
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Legal Notices Legal Notices
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Gwen McElroy
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL Deputy Clerk
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
COUNTY, FLORIDA --
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Case No. 38-2007-CA-1039
JOHN L. WALDRON and
BRENDA G. WALDRON, his
wife,
Plaintiffs.
vs.
RUTH C. McNEELY, if living,
and if deceased, her heirs,
administrators and assigns,
Defendant.
AMENDED NOTICE OF
ACTION
TO: RUTH C. McNEELY, if
living, and if deceased her heirs,
administrators and assigns
Address Unknown
. AS WELL AS any and all
other parties claiming by,
through, under, or against
RUTH C. McNEELY, if living,
and if deceased, her heirs,
administrators and assigns,
if any there be, as well as all
parties having or claiming to
have any right, title or interest in
the property herein described.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action to foreclose a mortgage
encumbering the following
property in Levy County, Florida,
to wit:
Lot 16, Block 8, FANNIN
SPRINGS ANNEX, according
to the plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 31, public
records of Levy County, Florida.
Together with the 1966 Manatee
mobile home located thereon.
(Parcel No. 07626-015-00)
has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses to it, if
any, on CHARLOTTE J. WEI-
DNER, Plaintiffs' attorney, whose
address is Post Office Box 1354.
Bronson. Florida 32621, on or
before March 28, 2008 and file
the original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on
Plaintiffs' attorney or immediate-
ly thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint or petition.
Dated this 121h day of
February 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of Court
Dona Potter db/a Bronson Self
Storage, pursuant to the provisions
of the Florida Self Storage Facility
Act (Fla. Statute 83.801 et sec.)
hereby gives notice of sale under
said act to wit
On March 15,2008 at Bronson
Self Storage, 839 E. Hathaway
Ave., Bronson, FL 32621, Dona
Potter or her agent will conduct a
sale at 10:00 am. by sealed bids
to the highest bidder. Bids to be
opened at 12:00 p.m. with viewing
of the contents of the bay or bays
from 10:00 a.m. until noon rented
by the following person/persons:
Tamara Idleburgh
250 Glover St.
Bronson, FL 32621
James Nichols
8631 NE 61st PL
Bronson, FL 32621
Issac Renneker
10310 NE 68T Lane
Bronson, FL 32621
Nichole Pitts
5740 NE 1031d
Bronson, FL 32621
Robin Smith
11391 NE 100th Terrace
Archer, FL 32628
Gloria Rydzewski
PO Box 1264
Bronson, FL 32621
Consists of household,
personal items, miscellaneous
merchandise, stored at Bronson
Self Storage, 839 E. Hathaway
Ave., Bronson, FL 32621.
Sale is being held to satisfy a
statutory lien. Low bids may not
be accepted.
Dated February 14, 2008
Bronson Self Storage Dona Potter
PO Box 1705
Bronson, FL 32621
Phone: (352) 486-2121
Sale Date: March 15, 2008
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
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LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 38-2008-CP-000007
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHARLES F. NOLAN
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the
estate of Charles F. Nolan,
deceased, whose date of death
was November 27, 2007, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Levy County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which
is P.O. Drawer 610, Bronson,
Florida 32621. The names
and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons
having claims or demands
against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
A 2L-GAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE' TIME'PER4ODS1
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of
this notice is February 21, 2008.
Personal Representative:
Priscilla Rose Caudill
7150 NE 138th Lane
Newberry, Florida 32669
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
THE LAW OFFICE OF
RICHARD M. KNELLINGER, PA.
Karen S. Yochim, For the Firm
Attorney for Personal
Representative
2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609-2865
Telephone: (352) 373-3334
Florida Bar No. 670847
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 2007 CA 000041
DIVISION
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER
TO CHASE MANHATTAN
MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
J. GLENN SCRUGGS, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Final Judgment
of Mortgage Foreclosure dated
February 11, 2008 and entered
in Case No. 2007 CA 000041 of
the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH
Judicial Circuit in and for
LEVY County, Florida wherein
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC.
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER
TO CHASE MANHATTAN
MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
is the Plaintiff and J. GLENN
SCRUGGS: are the Defendants,
1 will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at MAIN LOBBY
OF THE LEVY COUNTY
COURTHOUSE at 11:00AM, on
the 17th day of March, 2008, the
lwww.gatorwo
18830 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #300
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-4911 phone / (727)
539-1094 fax
PERSONS WITH DISABILI-
TIES REQUESTING REASON-
ABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO-
CEEDING SHOULD CONTACT
(352) 374-3639 OR VIA FLOR-
Sewice and
Reasonable
Rates!
eag
eChaiytte 7 Weidniwt
ATTORNEY AT LAW
(352) 486-3753
IMO
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following described property as
set forth in said Final Judgment:
THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4
OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE
SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 12
SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST,
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH A 2000
SKYLINE DOUBLE-WIDE
MOBILE HOME (ID#s
9P611046MA / Title 84064991
'and 9P611046MB / Title
84066484);
A/K/A 10551 NE 87th Place,
Bronson, FL 32621
Any person claiming an
interest in the surplus from
the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date
of the Lis Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the
seal of this Court on February
11, 2008.
Danny J. Shipp
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Publish in Levy County Journal
Florida Default Law Group, PL.
P.O. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F07041884 CHASE-FHA-R-
vbonitto
FILE NUMBER: F07041884
DOC_ID. M003400
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 38-2007-CA-000954
THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER
FINANCE, INC.
Plaintiff,
v.
JACK T. RUSSELL, JR.;_
_, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
JACK T. RUSSELL, JR.; and
all unknown parties claiming
by, through, under or against
the herein named Defendants,
who are rnot known to be dead
or alive, Whether said unknown
parties claim as heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors,
creditors, trustees, spouses,
or other claimants; TENANT
#1 and/or TENANT #2, the
parties intended to account
for the person or persons in
possession; THE PERKINS
STATE BANK
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that,
pursuant to the Final Judgment
of Foreclosure dated February
11, 2008 in this cause, I will sell
the property situated in LEVY
County, Florida described as:
LOT 13, BLOCK 46, UNIVER-
SITY OAKS, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF AS FILED
IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 15,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS AND
EXCEPT ROAD RIGHT OF
WAY.
TOGETHER WITH THAT
CERTAIN 2001 FLEETWOOD
DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE
HOME HAVING VIN NUM-
BER GAFLY54A85861 HS21
AND TITLE NUMBER
0083232546 AND VIN NUMBER
GAFLY54B85861HS21 AND TI-
TLE NUMBER 0083232579.
a/k/a 11011 NE 106th Court,
Archer, FL 32618-6839
at public sale, to the highest
anrd best bidder, for cash, in
the main lobby of Levy County
Courthouse, 355 South Court
Street, Bronson, Florida, at 11:00
o'clock a.m., on April 14, 2008.
Any person claiming an
interest in the surplus from
the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of
the lis pendens must file a claim
within 60 days after the sale.
Dated at Bronson, Florida
this 11th day of February, 2008.
Danny J. Shipp
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
[Court Seal]
Douglas C. Zahm, PA.
e Legal Notices
IDA RELAY SERVICE 1-800-
955-8771.
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 38-2007 CA 000984
ORANGEWOOD HOMES, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
YVENER DELIARD and
MARTIN DELIARD, et al.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that,
pursuant to a Final Summary
Judgment of Foreclosure
entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of
Levy County, Florida, I will sell
the property situate in Levy
County, Florida, described as:
LOT 15, CHIEFLAND WOODS
UNIT 1, AS PER PLAT THERE-
OF, AS RECORDED. PLAT
BOOK 6, PAGE 7, PUBLIC RE-
CORDS OF LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
at public sale, to the highest
and best bidder, for cash, at
the front door of the Levy Cp,
qty Courthouse, 355 S. Court
Street, Bronson, FL 32621 at
11:00 A.M. on the 17th day of
March 2008.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT
BY: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
THIS INSTRUMENT
PREPARED BY:
Stuart M. Gold, Esq.
5801 N.W. 151 Street, Suite 307
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Attorney for Plaintiff
(305) 591-1040
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION -
CASE NO. 38 2007 CA 1007
CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY
SERVICES, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CHARLES E. DEERING;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF CHARLES E. DEER-
ING; PATRICIA S. DEERING;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF PATRICIA S. DEER-
ING; IF LIVING, INCLUDING
ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF SAID DEFENDANTSS,
IF REMARRIED, AND IF DE-
CEASED, THE RESPECTIVE
UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGN-
EES, CREDITORS, LIENORS,
AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL
OTHER PERSONS CLAIM-
ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE NAMED
DEFENDANTSS; STATE OF
FLORIDA; THE HONORABLE
DANNY J. SHIPP, AS CLERK
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT; 21ST
MORTGAGE CORPORATION;
WHETHER DISSOLVED OR
PRESENTLY EXISTING, TO-
GETHER WITH ANY GRANT-
EES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-
TORS, LIENORS, OR TRUST-
EES OF SAID DEFENDANTS)
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER, OR AGAINST
DEFENDANTSS); UNKNOWN
TENANT #1; UNKNOWN -TEN-
ANT #2;
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that,
pursuant to a Final Summary
Judgment of Foreclosure
entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of
Levy County, Florida, I will sell
the property situate in Levy
County, Florida, described as:
Buying
Tax Deeds?
&Epe/uenced, Sependate
Feb. 28, 2008 Page 15
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL LEGAL NOTICES
SLegal Notices
LOT 116, FOREST PARK UNIT
III PHASE I, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6,
PAGES 8 THROUGH 11,' OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
To include a:
2002 CIXI KINGRING MOTOR-
CYCLE CO, LTDVIN N810373A
84654645
2002 CIXI KINGRING MO-
TORCYCLE CO, LTD VIN
N810373B 84654602
A/K/A
10750 NE 126th St. Archer, FL
32618
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, At the lobby
of the Levy County Courthouse,
Court Street Bronson, FL at
11:00 a.m., on April 14, 2008.
DATED THIS 11th DAY OF
Feb., 2008.
Any person claiming an
interest in the surplus from
the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date
of the lis pendens, must file a
claim within 60 days after the
sale.
Witness, my hand and seal
of this court on the 11th day of
February, 2008.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
THIS INSTRUMENT
PREPARED BY:
Law Offices of Daniel C.
Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Attorneys for Plaintiff
i In accordance with the Ameri-
can with Disabilities Act of 1990,
persons needing a special ac-
commodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact
the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days prior to the
proceedings. If hearing impaired,
please call (800) 955-9771
(TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice),
via Florida Relay Service.
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR LEVY COUNTY,
FLORIDA .
CASE NO>:-nQr2Q07 CA 000908
ORANGEWM90 B1IOMES, INC.,
a Florida corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DENT SURGERY CAR
COSMETICS, INC., a Florida
corporation,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to an Order of Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated
thellth day of 2008 and entered
in Case No.: 38 2007 CA
000908 in the Circuit Court of
the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for
Levy County, Florida, Wherein,
ORANGEWOOD HOMES, INC.,
a Florida corporation is Plaintiff
and DENT SURGERY CAR
COSMETICS, INC., a Florida
,corporation is Defendant, as
Tenants in possession.
I will sell to the highest and
;best bidder for cash at the Levy
County Courthouse located at
355 S. Court Street, Bronson,
Florida 32621 at 11:00 o'clock
A.M. on Monday, the 10th day
of March, 2008, the following
described property as set forth
in said Final Judgment, to wit:
SLot 21, LESS AND EXCEPT,
the South 343.87 feet thereof,
CHIEFLAND WOODS UNIT 1,
Sas per the Plat thereof, as re-
Scorded in Plat Book 6, Page 7,
Public Records of Levy County,
Florida.
DATED at Bronson, Levy
County, Florida on this 12th day
of February 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
As Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
A TRUE COPY
By: Gwen McElroy
As Deputy Clerk
Attorney for the Plaintiff:
RICHARD H. BERGMAN, ESQ.
rBERGMAN & JACOBS, P.A.
FLA. BAR NO.: 160552
2001 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200
Hollywood, Florida 33020
0 (954) 923-3533 /(954) 883-3421 Fax
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 38-2008-CP-000021
IN RE: ESTATE OF
FRANCES PRIMICERI
A/K/A FRANCES WILUSZ
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
G Legal Notices
The administration of the
estate of John M. Wilusz, de-
ceased, whose date of death
was November 15, 2007, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Levy County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
P.O. Box 610, Bronson, Florida
32621. The names and address-
es 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 AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE
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 21st,
2008.
Personal Representative:
SunTrust Bank
By: Karen Blevins
SFirst Vice President
200 S. Orange Ave., 7th Floor
Orlando, Florida 32801,
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
THE LAW OFFICE OF
RICHARD M. KNELLINGER, PA,
Richard M. Knellinger,
For the Firm
2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609-2865
Telephone: (352) 373-3334
Flo idi,.Backp.R ,l,8826J A
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND
FOR LEVY COUNTY
CASE NO. 2007 CA 001286
ACCREDITED HOME
LENDERS, INC. A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JACK RANDALL MCKINLEY,
et.al.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION.
TO: LIMBERLY W. MCKINLEY
Whose residence is: 10131 NE
69 PL., BRONSON, FL, 32621
If alive, and if dead, all
parties claiming interest by,
through, under or against
LIMBERLY W. MCKINLEY and
all parties having or claiming to
have any right, title or interest in
the property described herein.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that
an action for Foreclosure of
Mortgage on the following
described property:
LOT 2 & 4, BLOCK 15, 3RD
ADDITION TO BRONSON
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 61 &
62, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a 10131 NE 69 PL. BRON-
SON, FL 32621
has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any,
to it, on Lewis Niad, Attorney for
Plaintiff, whose address is 2901
Stirling Road, Suite 300, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33312 either
on or before March 28, 2008,
and file the original with the
Clerk of this Court either before
service on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise
a default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded in
the complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the
seal of this Court this 18th day of
February, 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
As Clerk of the Court
By: Gwen McElroy
As Deputy Clerk
Publish In: Levy County Journal
Cc: 10131 NE 69 PL.,
BRONSON, FL, 32621
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A copy of this Notice of Action,
Complaint and Lis Pendens
were sent to the defendants and
address named above.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a reasonable
accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should, no
later than seven (7) days prior,
contact the Clerk of the Court's
disability coordinator at 352-486-
5315, PO BOX 310, BRONSON
FL, 32621. If hearing impaired,
contact (TDD) 800-955-8771 via
Florida Relay System.
Pub.: Feb. 21, 28, 2008
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE ENACTMENT
Notice of proposed ordinance
enactment on Tuesday, March
18, 2008, at 7 p.m., in the City
Hall at 490 Second Street,
Cedar Key, Florida, the City
Commission of Cedar Key shall
hold a PUBLIC HEARING to
consider SECOND and FINAL
reading of an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 438
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ARTICLE VII,
CHAPTER 2, PART 7.02.00,
LAWS OF CEDAR KEY;
CHANGING TERMS UNDER
WHICH RATES MAY BE
ADJUSTED; ADDING AN
INCREASE TO MONTHLY
SERVICE RATES PAID TO
HOLDER OF SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE;
PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO
THE CODIFIER; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
If any person decides to
appeal the decision of the City
Commission with respect to
any matter considered at said
PUBLIC HEARING, he/she will
need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made
which includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.
Pub.: Feb. 28, 2008
NQTICEQOFPRRiPOSED
RES~DUTION! ENACTMENT,
Notice of proposed resolution
enactment on Tuesday, March
18, 2008 at7 p.m., in the City Hall
at 490 Second Street, Cedar Key,
Florida, the City Commission of
Cedar Key shall hold a PUBLIC
HEARING to consider Second
and Final reading of a resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION 292
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CEDAR KEY, FLOR-
IDA; AMENDING THE FEES
CHARGED FOR MUNICIPAL
REFUSE COLLECTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This, resolution may be
inspected by the general public
during regular office hours at
the Clerk's Office at 490 Second
Street, Cedar Key, Florida.
If any person decides to
appeal the decision of the City
Commission with respect to
any matter considered at said
PUBLIC HEARING, he/she will
need to ensure that a verbatim
record ofthe proceedings is made
which includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.
If any accommodations
are needed for persons with
disabilities, please contact the
Office of the pity Clerk at (352)
543 5132.
Pub.: Feb. 28, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING TRANSMITTAL
OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE
LEVY COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY
NOTIFIED that the Board of
County Commissioners of Levy
County, will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday March 11, 2008, at
6:30 p.m., in the Board of County
Commissioners Meeting Room,
355 South Court Street, Bronson,
Florida to consider, PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE LEVY
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO IMPLEMENTSCHOOL
CONCURRENCY, INCLUDING
THE ADDITION OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
ELEMENT, REVISIONS TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT AND REVISIONS TO
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
Legal Notices
COORDINATION ELEMENT.
Drafts of the proposed
amendments are available for
your review Levy County Planning
Department. The Planning
Department is located at 380
South Court Street, Bronson,
Florida, and is open for business
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Written comments on
this proposed amendment may
be mailed to the attention of
Shenley Neely, Planning Director
at the above address or emailed
to levyplng@bellsouth.net.
Interested parties may appear
at the meeting and be heard
with respect to the proposed
amendments.
Pursuant to Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, a
person deciding to appeal any
decision made by the Board
with respect to, any matter
considered at the meeting or
-at any subsequent meeting to
which the Board has continued
its deliberations is advised that
such person will need a record of
all proceedings and may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of
all proceedings is made, which
must include the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.
Pub.: Feb 28, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO: 38-2008-CA-
000187
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
2001 FORD SUV
FL TAG#D865HF
VI N#1 FMZU62E01ZA49568
JOHNNY M. SMITH, JR.,
SHERIFF, LEVY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Petitioner,
APRIL R. OATES,
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: APRIL R. OATES
244 SE 10TH ST.
WILLISTON, FLORIDA 32696
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FIED that a Complaint for For-
feiture has been filedibyIthe
Levy County Sheriff's Office in
Levy County, Florida; and you
are required to serve a copy of
your answer or other pleading
on the Plaintiffs Attorney Ronald
W. Stevens, Esquire, at Post Of-
fice Box 1444, Bronson, Florida
32621, and file the original an-
swer or pleading in the office of
the Clerk of the above named
Court on or before the 4th day of
April, 2008.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO,
judgment by default will be tak-
en against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and offi-
cial seal, this 19th day of Febru-
ary 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
P.O. Box 610
Bronson, FL 32621
By:Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb 28, Mar 6, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO: 38-2008-CA-
000188
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
1993 MERCURY 4D BLUE FL
TAG#J933QZ
VIN#2MELM75W7PX677077
JOHNNY M. SMITH, JR.,
SHERIFF, LEVY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Petitioner,
JESSIE JAMES YOUNG
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JESSIE JAMES YOUNG
7261 NW 165TH ST.
TRENTON, FLORIDA 32693
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FIED that a Complaint for For-
feiture has been filed by the
Levy County Sheriff's Office in
Levy County, Florida; and you
are required to serve a copy of
your answer or other pleading
on the Plaintiff's Attorney Ronald
W. Stevens, Esquire, at Post Of-
fice Box 1444, Bronson, Florida
32621, and file the original an-
swer or pleading in the office of
the Clerk of the above named
Court on or before the 4th day of
April, 2008.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO,
Legal Notices
judgment by default will be tak-
en against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and
official seal this 19th day of
February 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
P. 0. Box 610
Bronson, FL 32621
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb. 28, Mar 6, 2008
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO:38-2008-CA-
000189
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
FIVE'THOUSAND DOLLARS
($5,000.00) U.S. CURRENCY,
JOHNNY M. SMITH, JR,,
SHERIFF, LEVY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Petitioner,
HEATHER LYNN KELLY
and FRANK FRIETAS
HIGGINBOTHAM
Respondents,
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: HEATHER LYNN KELLY
1840 S. DAYTONA AVENUE
FLAGLER BEACH, FL 32136
FRANK FRIETAS
HIGGINBOTHAM
908 STOCKADE RD.
CROSS CITY, FLORIDA 32628
YOU-ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FIED that a Complaint for For-
feiture has been filed by the
Levy County Sheriff's Office in
Levy County, Florida; and you
are required to serve a copy of
your answer or other pleading
on the Plaintiff's Attorney Ronald
W. Stevens, Esquire, at Post Of-
fice Box 1444, Bronson, Florida
32621, and file the original an-
swer or pleading in the office of
the Clerk of the above named
Court on or before the 4th day of
April, 2008.
IF YOU FAIL t O O,
judgment by default will be tak-
en against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and offi-
cial seal, this 19th day of Febru-
ary 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
Clerk of Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
P.O. Box 610
Bronson, FL 32621
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb. 28, Mar 6, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO: 38-2008-CA-10
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF 1987
COACH CRAFT
MOTORHOME, BEIGE IN
COLOR, FLORIDA TAG
F576GY
VIN #2GBJG31M6H4115000
JOHNNY M. SMITH, JR.,
SHERIFF, LEVY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Petitioner,
ROGER C. WILLIAMS,
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ROGER C. WILLIAMS
RAINBOW CAMPGROUND
ROSEWOOD, FLORIDA 32625
AND
LEVY COUNTY JAIL
BRONSON, FLORIDA 32621
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI-
FIED that a Complaint for For-
feiture has been filed by the
Levy County Sheriff's Office in
Levy County, Florida; and you
are required to serve a copy of
your answer or other pleading
on the Plaintiff's Attorney Ronald
W. Stevens, Esquire, at Post Of-
fice Box 1444, Bronson, Florida
32621, and file the original an-
swer or pleading in the office of
the Clerk of the above named
Court on or before the 4th day of
April, 2008.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO,
judgment by default will be tak-
en against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and offi-
cial seal, this 19"t day of Febru-
ary, 2008.
DANNY J. SHIPP
SLegal Notices
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida
P.O. Box 610
Bronson, FL 32621
By: Gwen McElroy
Deputy Clerk
Pub: Feb. 28, Mar 6, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE #: 38-2007-CP-000243
DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ASHLEY N. WALLACE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS
AGAINST THE ABOVE
ESTATE:
The ancillary administration of
the Estate of ASHLEY N. WAL-
LACE, deceased, File Number:
38-2007-CP-000243, is pending
in the Circuit Courtfor Levy Coun-
ty, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is Levy County
Courthouse, P.O. Box 610, Bron-
son, Florida. 32621. The names
and addresses of the personal
representative and that persorial
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is served within three
months after the date of the first
publication of this notice must
file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM OR BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
All other creditors of the de-
cedent and persons having
claims against the estate of the
decedent must file their, claims
with this Court WITHIN'%itEE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
ALLCLAIMSAND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
The date of the first publica-
tion of this Notice is: February
28, 2008.
Personal Representative:
Is/ DEMETRIUS WALLACE
21151 N.E. 37th Place
Williston, FL 32696
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ ROBERT L. SAYLOR
Florida Bar No. 132481
Attorneys for Personal
Representative
1-B, Barristers Building
1615 Forum Place
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: (561) 697-8700
Facsimile: (561) 697-3135
Pub: Feb. 28, Mar 6, 2008
NOTICE OF INTENT TO
CONSIDER VACATING
PUBLIC ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF LEVY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, will con-
sider at its regularly scheduled
meeting on March 18, 2008, at
9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter
as it may be heard, in the County
Commission Room in the Levy
County Courthouse, Bronson,
Florida, the vacation, abandon-
ment and closing of the following
described roadway: A portion of
SE 47th Place more particularly
described as the North 210 feet
of the West % of SW 1/4 of SE
1/4 of Section 15, Township 14
South, Range 16 East, Levy
County, Florida, LESS AND
EXCEPTING the West 210 feet
thereof, AND LESS the North 30
feet thereof conveyed to Levy
County for Road right of way, plus
the North 210 feet of the East %
of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section
15, Township 14 South, Range
16 East, Levy County, Florida,
lying West of Levy County Road
C-326.
Any persons interested in being
heard concerning the vacation,
abandonment and closing of the
above-described roadway is en-
couraged to attend the meeting.
W. S. Yearty
Chair, Board of County
Commissioners
Pub.: Feb. 28, 2008
Page 16 Feb. 28, 2008
OUTDOORS
LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Outta the Woods
Almost time to
start talking' turkey
By Tony Young
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Better start brushing up on your turkey calling,
because spring gobbler
season's here.
Whether you prefer
to use a mouth call,
box call, slate or any
combination, March E '
means it's time to start
talking' turkey.
One of the most
coveted and sought-
after game species in
Florida is the Osceola
turkey, also known as
the Florida turkey. This
unique bird is one of five
subspecies of wild turkey in North America.
The Osceola lives only on the Florida peninsula and
nowhere else in the world, making it extremely popular
with out-of-state hunters. They're similar to the Eastern
subspecies (found in the Panhandle) but tend to be a bit
smaller and typically are darker with less white barring
on the flight feathers of their wings.
The white bars on the Osceola are narrower, with an
irregular, broken pattern, and don't extend to the feather
shaft. It's the black bars of the Osceola that actually
dominate the feather. Similarly, secondary wing feathers
also are darker. When the wings fold across the back,
the whitish triangular patch formed is less prominent
on the Osceola. And, Osceola feathers show more
iridescent green and red colors, with less bronze than the
Eastern.
The National Wild Turkey Federation and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
recognize, in their respective turkey registry programs,
any wild turkey harvested within or south of the counties
of Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Clay and
Duval to be the Osceola subspecies. Eastern turkeys and
crossbreeds are found north and west of those counties
in the Panhandle.
The highly anticipated spring turkey season runs
March 1 -April 6 in the South Hunting Zone and March
April. t0 sistn No rthest ond Central zones. The,
exception is Holmes County, where the season runs three
days, March 15-17.
Hunters may take bearded turkeys and gobblers
only, and the daily bag limit's one. The season and
possession limit on turkeys is two, except in Holmes
County, where the season limit's one.
Shotguns are the best choice when hunting
turkeys, but if you're so inclined, you may use a rifle,
muzzleloader or handgun, or you can try your luck with
a bow or crossbow.
Shooting hours on private lands are one-half hour
before sunrise to sunset, but on wildlife management
areas, you must quit hunting at 1 p.m.
Of course, you can use turkey decoys to help entice
that stubborn old bird, but you're not permitted to hunt
turkeys with dogs, use recordedturkey calls or sounds,
shoot them while they're on the roost or over bait. You
also can't hunt them when you're within 100 yards of a
game-feeding station.
To participate in spring turkey hunting, you'll need a
Florida hunting license and a turkey permit. If you plan
to pursue a gobbler on one of Florida's many WMAs,
you also must purchase a management area permit.
All of these licenses and permits are available at
county tax collectors' offices, most retail outlets that
sell hunting and fishing supplies, by calling toll-free 1-
888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356) or online at www.
wildlifelicense.com.
If you didn't put in for a special-opportunity or
quota permit, don't worry, several WMAs don't require
them. Visit MyFWC.com/hunting and under "This
Month's Hunting Opportunities," click on "2008 Spring
Turkey Guide: What you need to know" to see a list
of WMAs where you only need a hunting license,
management area permit and turkey permit to hunt
spring turkeys.
If you take a turkey with an 11-inch beard and 1
%-inch spurs, get your name listed in the FWC's Wild
Turkey Registry by applying for an "Outstanding
Gobbler Certificate." There also is a "First Gobbler
Certificate" awarded to hunters under age 16 who
harvest their first gobbler, regardless of beard and spur
measurements. Applications for both are available at
MyFWC.com/hunting.
Whether it's going solo after that elusive old tom or
double-teaming a pair of birds with your buddy, March
means spring gobbler season's here.
Here's wishing you a successful spring turkey
season. Remember to introduce someone new to the
sport of hunting when you can. As always, have fun,
hunt safely and ethically, and we'll see you in the
woods!
Last spring, Tony Young's daughter Cheyenne
accompanied him turkey hunting on family property,
where they took afine gobbler together. This season, the
nine-year-old says she's ready to take her first bird, if
her daddy can call one in for her.
The Bronson (left) and Otter Creek (right) Fire Departments are set to merge.
Possible merger ahead for
two local fire departments
Photos and story by Kellie Parkin
Staff Writer
The Bronson/Otter Creek Fire Department Merger
Committee will present the Town of Bronson Council their
recommendation to proceed with the union at the council's 7
p.m. meeting Monday, according to department officials.
"We must stay on course," said Bronson Fire Chief Rick
Lombardo.
The Committee is utilizing a contract agreement for a
similar merger between Chiefland and Fanning Springs fire
departments as a model.
"Why reinvent the wheel?" one committee member said.
Bronson Town Attorney Steven Warm will review the
contract prior to the Bronson Council's approval.
The Town of Otter Creek Council previously endorsed the
planned merger, and continues to offer their full support.
"This is going to be good for both towns," said
Melody LaFlam, committee member and Bronson town
councilperson.
The committee's recommendations include hiring two
part-time firefighters to man the stations five days a week.
"It will cut the response time in Bronson to just minutes,"
LaFlam said. "Right now, daytime firefighters come from
Chiefland and Williston."
Onsite staff will make Otter Creek and Bronson more
self-reliant, she said. "The other departments can be the back.
up they were intended to be not the first responders the"h
have had to be."
Daytime staff will also fulfill the much needed services
of checking hydrants, cleaning the stations, and providing
preventative maintenance for equipment and facilities,
according to officials.
Terms of the agreement are for one fiscal year and alloW
Bronson Fire and Rescue the right to use Otter Creek's fire
station building, vehicles, equipment and other property. BFR'
will maintain all assets in good condition as well as provide'
casualty, theft and liability insurance.
Subject to budget approval by each district's governing
body, the agreement will automatically be renewed each
year, although either district can terminate upon ninety days-
notice.
As part of the county's mutual aid' agreement, BFIP
currently responds to calls in Otter Creek without receiving
compensation.
The new agreement calls for Otter Creek to contribute-
an annual amount of $36,000 as well as their existing budget-
surplus. BFR Chief Lombardo will become the designated
fire official for both districts,
"We are creating the second largest fire district in the"
county," Lombardo said.
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LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL
Page 17
Bronson woman celebrates 90 years
By Elizabeth Phillips
special to the Journal
Ruth Conner met me at the door with a broad smile through drizzling rain and ushered
rie into the warmth of her tranquil home. Photographs of her family were mounted on
the walls, down the hallway, and on the .I
refrigerator. An upright piano was against one
wall with sheet music on its music stand. Books
of Sudoku and other puzzles lay on a table next
to her recliner. She and I sat on a sofa covered
with a homemade afghan. Minnie, a tan and
gray/black Yorkie, climbed eagerly into m
lap as Mrs. Conner reminisced about the past
90 years through albums filled with images of
herself and her family..
Ruth Olson was born on March 3, 191 8.
in Colorado Springs, Colo. Her father was
a plumber and heating specialist, as shown
in a picture of a hearty dark-haired man in "
front of a sign reading "A.E. Olson Heating ..
& Plumbing." Her mother was a store clerk
and later a concession vendor at Monument
Valley Park in Colorado Springs. Whenever
she dressed up to leave the house, she "looked
like a band box, like she just stepped out of a
courier's window."'
Ruth or "Sister" as she was called \\as
the youngest of four children. In those day s
during the Great War, mothers like hers were Ruth Conner
thrilled to receive another ration card for sugar
when a baby was born. Her siblings were known by nicknames too; Florence, Robert, and
Arthur Jr. were known as "Doll," "Bob" and "Sonny," respectively. They lived in a small
l4ome on the same lot as their father's business office when Ruth was born. She fondly
remembered her sister, Doll, who dearly loved horses, and was the sweetest, most gentle
person she knew. She eventually became a teacher in Green Mountain Falls, Colo. Bob was
a machinist in Chicago. Sonny joined the Navy and served in World War II.
A black-and-white photo showed Ruth with fair, long curls resting on her dress with
embroidered flowers, the handiwork of her mother. Ruth enjoyed singing in choirs in the
local congregational church and playing piano. She began piano lessons soon after her
mother noticed her attraction to the instrument at three years of age. Though the lessons
were for only a few years, she never laid down her love for playing the piano. She was also
4n excellent student, not distracted by mischievous boys who dipped her long curls into their
inkwells. She also helped her father at his workshop and was paid a penny for every 100
Aails she picked up.
I Ruth enjoyed playing in her front yard with her doll and buggies. One year, she stuffed
lier baby buggy with holly hocks and won a prize in a parade. She was very fond of her doll
and was "walking on air" when her mother bought an entire outfit for her doll shoes, hat,
and everything on a trip to visit her brother, Bob.
SShe graduated.from Colorado Springs High School in 1935 and worked for a year to
arn money, far college. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins for two
ears. When her grandmother became ill, R &r'ccimpanied her rith6r fodTForfid'toassist
.vith her care. She then enrolled at Stetson and earned a degree in Chemistry in 1940, thanks
to her father who supported her through the final two years.
! Then while working for the State Board of Health, friends introduced her to the man
who would become her husband. Joseph "Russell" Conner was kind and gentle, and could
calm her down in any situation with two or three words. He and Ruth became best friends
4nd were married in 1941 in his parents' home. Their oldest son, Jim, was born the next
.ear, followed by Joe in 1944, Bob in 1945 and Rick in 1947. Since Russell worked in
electronic wholesaling for Raybro Electric, they relocated multiple times and returned to
Tampa where they lived for many years. Mrs. Conner describes her husband as a "great
father who did everything he could to see they had all they needed."
He also loved fishing and used to take Mrs. Conner with him on fishing trips. She once
told him that she was not as good at fishing. So he bought her a fishing rod identical to his
and told her that she had just as much chance to catch fish as he. She subsequently "skunked
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed ordinances approving the adoption of large scale future land use
map amendment to the Levy Couhty Comprehensive Plan as shown on the map in this advertisement,
,,and text amendment to the Levy County Comprehensive Plan and as more fully described in the
Ordinance 2008-03 and Ordinance 2008-04, respectively, whose titles appear below, will be
considered for enactment by the Levy County Board of County Commiissioners, at a public hearing on
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Levy
County Courthouse, Bronson, Florida.
O R D I N A N C E NO. 2008-03
AN ORDINANCE OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AMENDING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, AND
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, OF THE LEVY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PETITION CPA
"07-01, FOR APPLICANT FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION D.B.A. PROGRESS ENERGY FLORIDA,
INC.; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
O R D I N A N C E NO. 2008-04
AN ORDINANCE OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES,
ADOPTING AN APPROVED LARGE SCALE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE LEVY
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM FORESTRY/ RURAL RESIDENTIAL (F/RR) TO PUBLIC USE,
PETITION LSA 07-01, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTIONS 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, AND 30, TOWNSHIP
16 SOUTH, RANGE 17 EAST, LEVY COUNTY, FOR APPLICANT FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION D.B.A.
PROGRESS ENERGY FLORIDA, INC.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ord. No. 2008-04
Copies of said petitions with complete legal descriptions and staff reports will be available for
review at the Levy County Planning Department and Levy County Development Department. For
Information call 352-486-5405. This meeting may be continued to one or more future dates. Any
interested party shall be advised that the dates, times and places of any continuation of these meetings
shall be announced during the public hearing and no further notice regarding these matters will be
published, unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the above referenced meeting.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard regarding the proposed petitions. Any
person requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the County
Commissioners Administration Office at 352-486-5418.
All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decisions made at this public
hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, they may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
Pub: Feb. 28, 2008
him" from time to time. He was a good Christian man who was always there for her and
her family. He was honest "as the day is long" and held the highest code of ethics. They
had many happy years together until he died in 1974. The older she gets, the more she
misses him. And it was obvious that he truly loved her.
They raised a beautiful family and faced triumph and trial together. Ruth eventually
went to work in tax preparation, mostly for H&R Block. In 1994, she moved to Bronson to ,
be closer to her son Joe. She continued with her interests of crocheting and knitting, which
her mother taught her. In addition, she enjoyed embroidery, sewing and needlepoint. Her
love for music was fostered by the constant presence of a piano in their home and duets she
and her mother used to play.
Through the years, Mrs. Conner experienced what many of us have only read in
history books the Roaring '20's, the Great Depression, World War II, sugar rationing, the
beginning of space travel, the technology boom. Yet as history repeats, -some experiences
have become universal love that endures through the years, concern for a brother in .
combat overseas, care for an ailing family member, the return of a relative from war with
the weight of unspoken experiences. She and her husband instilled honor, respect and
service to country in the lives of their sons. In fact, all of their sons served in the military:
Jim as a B-52 aircraft mechanic at Eglin AFB, Joe as a fighter/bomber mechanic at Laredo
AFB and then Vietnam, Bob as a computer technician in the Air Force in Iceland, and Rick
as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
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Feb. 28, 2008 Page 19
SBronson 'barks n purrs'
Story and photos by Kellie Parkin
13taff Writer
+ BRONSON -- "It's much bigger than we expected," said Jody Heflin, Vice-President
of the Humane Society of Levy County, during the Bark-n-Purr Charity Concert and
'fundraising event Saturday. Thousands of people turned out to support the charitable effort
mnd to see country singer, Chris Cagle.
"I heard about it on the radio and we had to
< Zome check him out," said a concert-goer from
0Gainesville.
"We were so blessed to get Chris. He's an
primall lover he's adopted two dogs," Heflin said.
. In addition to head-liner Chris Cagle, the .
event included other musical performances, snow-
Iledding, choreographed dog shows, a plentiful
choice of foods and a cooking contest.
SMonies raised will go toward paying for land
tnd building a permanent facility for the Humane
Society. of Levy County. There is no facility in a
4 evy County but the need is great, Heflin said.
S "Right now we have to focus on foster homes.
*We rescue them from Levy County Animal Services
jnd kill shelters," Heflin said.
"Our goal is to open a facility that has low-
oest neutering and spaying and an adoption center
heree we can house the animals." Normally,
,4he sterilization procedure costs between $100-
;200. The new facility will provide the service for
approximately y $50-$60, Heflin said.
The center will also include a conference room
or educating children and providing classes on
ownership and animal welfare and training.
Before placement in foster homes, each animal
'is vetted, meaning they are spayed or neutered, de-
~ormed, and implanted with a microchip for identification purposes. "The Humane Society
provides foster homes with food, leashes and whatever [the animal] needs," she said.
SCurrently, five foster homes take care of four to eight dogs at a time while they await
adoptions. Foster placements are also available for cats.
The Society utilizes the internet for animal placement. "We couldn't do it without
petfinder.com," Heflin said. "They are a savior. There is no way we could save the number
.pf animals we do without them."
SAt petfinder.com, would-be pet-owners select the breed they are interested in and are
n'iatched with available animals in their area.
SThe Humane Society of Levy County operates entirely on public donations and receives
:no government funding. There are no paid positions within the organization. Volunteers
.Tange in age from 38 to 83. "We all volunteer out of love," Heflin said.
, Anyone interested in volunteering, adopting, or other info can call (352) 486-5705.
Clockwise from above: Ryan
Bergbower enjoys snow-sledding in
the Florida sun. Country music star
Chris Cagle gives water to two dogs
he recently adopted. Cagle treats the
audience of the Bark-n-Purr Charity
Concert to his 2001 Billboard Top Ten
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Carolina man works to preserve southern heritage
J. But Chiefland Wal-Mart
chooses to wave goodbye
ngjIStory and photo by Rick Burnham
Editor
H.K. Edgerton is well aware of the deep coAtrasts he presents while standing alongside
County Road 320 in Chiefland. An African American man waving a Confederate flag is
somewhat out of the norm.
He remained there nonetheless Monday, adamant about preserving a heritage he
says is as important as any other in America, and yet increasingly endangered: that of the
Confederate African American.
"Folks who look like me earned a place of honor and dignity under this flag that I am
H.K. Edgerton waves a Confederate flag on County Road 320 Monday. The carrying," he said. "You cannot separate Black history and the Confederate part of our
Asheville, N.C. native is attempting to highlight his heritage as a Confederate history."
African American. Edgerton, of Asheville, N.C., is in the area as part of Black History Month, specifically
to speak to the Cross City camp of the Sons of the Confederacy. He made the trip to
Chiefland, to the Chiefland Wal-Mart, to protest to a recent decision by the retailer not to
honor a recent request for a special cake. Friends had ordered a birthday cake for Edgerton
his birthday was Feb. 18 with a Confederate flag. Wal-Mart declined, he said, on the
grounds that the image might offend some people.
"I find their decision to be the highest level of discrimination," he said. "It does not get
EE.AL R J .A any worse than that."
SOfficials from Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Ark. said the
Company does not have a "cake policy" per se, other than not using "illegal" images. They
Prefer, however, not to put any of their employees in an uncomfortable position.
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Bring Pay Stubs & Drive Williston, FL LaMontagne said the decision to remove Edgerton from store property in Chiefland
Hablamos Es aoaola Open Mon.- Sat. Noon-6pm was based solely on a long-standing solicitation policy.
"Individuals may not solicit outside a facility," she said. "However, people in
organizations may request approval from the local manager to solicit outside one of
our stores. Girl scouts, church groups, nonprofit groups are the types you usually see
outside our stores. A request must be made in advance, and solicitors must follow specific
guidelines."
So there H.K. Edgerton stood, on the side of County Road 320, waving the flag he
says is an integral element of Black history.
"This don't seem like Black History Month to me because people have erased a whole
part of my history," he said. "And that part that you have erased is a place that black folks
SAVE THE WATTS GUY TIP have earned, a place of honor and dignity."
An ongoing effort to erase any history of those achievements is a travesty, he said.
"It appears to me like Reconstruction all over again to divide black folks and white
folks," he said. "We are facing a southern genocide."
Edgerton walked from North Carolina to Texas in 2003, wearing a Confederate
t p* o uniform to highlight the heritage of the black soldier.
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Agricultural Education in Levy County has a rich tradition. Through the
years many students have learned the value of our natural resources and issues
related to consumer marketing and research. In addition to learning specific
standards related to the curriculum of the various programs, students also have
the opportunity to participate in the Future Farmers of America. Almost all of our
Career and Technical Education programs have a student organization associated
with the program. Student organizations like Future Farmers of America, Health
Occupation Students of America, and Future Business Leaders of America provide
opportunities for students to practice the skills learned in the curriculum.
Current agricultural programs offered in Levy County include Agritechnology,
Animal Science and Services, and Horticulture. Bronson and Chiefland High
School currently offer Agritechnology and Williston High School offers all three of
the above named programs. All three programs focus on broad, transferable skills
and stress understanding industry: planning, management, finance, technical and
production skills, labor issues, community issues, and safety and environmental
issues. Agriculture programs offer much more than traditional farming. The face
of agriculture is continually changing, and in Levy County we are working to
bring in new Agriculture programs, including Agriculture Sales and Services
and Agriculture Biotechnology. The new field of agriculture includes numerous
environmental jobs including environmental engineering and environmental
service technician. Other jobs include crop advisor, research, agriculture
engineering, marketing and sales, accounting and more specialized careers such as
dairy feed salesman. The programs provide students the opportunity to explore a
wide range of careers and practice leadership skills, social skills and technological
skills.
Interesting careers related to Agriculture might include Agronomy. An
agronomist would conduct soil sampling, crop scouting, and insect, disease, and
weed identification. A distribution manager might oversee corn, soya and other
crop distribution operations. Bio fuels and Biotechnology are growing fields
along with Hydrology. In addition to exposing students to the. traditional role of
agriculture in our rural community the Agriculture teachers in Levy County are
committed to preparing our students for the future. The future of Agriculture
may look much different than it did during our grandparents' time but the reality
is Agriculture is essential. All of our students will become consumers and all of
our students will have to deal with the reality of our increasing shortage of water,
changing food supply, and never ending demands upon our natural resources.
Students that complete Agriculture programs can earn articulated credit with
Central Florida Community College towards an Associate of Science Degree
in Agri-Business or towards an Associate of Science Degree in Equine Studies.
The district is currently researching appropriate industry certifications that might
apply to the Agriculture programs. The goal is to have all Career and Technical
Education Programs linked to workforce needs, industry certification and provide
opportunity for secondary students to earn postsecondary credits.
Carol Jones is the Career and Technical Education Coordinator for the Levy
County School Board.
