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VOL. 88, NO. 21 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 50 CENTS Notices of Sexual Predator Address Change: Tebow’s Football

Robert Lewis Jr. Jeremy Lee Astrologo In accordance with Florida Jeremy Lee Astrologo was Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory convicted in Alachua County in notifi cation of the changing of 2001 for lewd & lascivious on a address of a registered sexual child less than 16 years of age. predator in Levy County. Astrologo was living at 16951 Th e following sexual predators NW US Highway 19 in Fanning are listed with the Levy County Springs, Fla. Sheriff ’s offi ce as having changed Astrolog is now residing in Levy their addresses: County at 21161 NE 35th Street, Robert Lewis Jr. was convicted Williston. Tebow's Broncos and the Jets they defeated kneel in prayer after the game, together. in Alachua County in 2005 For a complete listing of all By Geoffrey Grider for sexual battery. Lewis was registered sexual predators and living at 4041 SW 13th Street in off enders residing in Levy County, Gainesville, Fla. or to search by zip code, please visit I know we live in a cynical world. We have seen it all, Lewis is now residing in Levy www.fl de.state.fl .us and go to the done it all, won it all, lost it all. We are a people who are County at 21161 NE 35th Street, sexual data base. not easily impressed anymore. It is fashionable for athletes and movie stars to win the game or receive the award, Williston. and start the “I just want to thank Jesus” speech. Most of the time it fails to ring true. We usually see people who School Employee don’t live a Godly life, thanking God for His blessing, and paying what amounts to mostly lip service. Our ears have grown numb to it, for the most part we have stopped Caught with Stolen listening. Th en someone like Tim Tebow shows up, and everything changes. School Property By now, we all know his story. When his mom was Th e Chiefl and Police Department received a call to report missing pregnant with him, complications arose and she was cheerleading mats back in August of 2011. Donna Brock of Chiefl and urged, at the risk of her own life, to not bring the baby Middle School reported the theft of 3 cheerleading mats after checking to term, but to abort it. She chose to trust God, and Tim with other staff members to make sure they were stolen. Th e value of the Tebow was born. He was raised by Godly, Christian mats was $2,250. parents, and along the way rose to fame as a college On Nov. 15, Sgt. Poppell of the Chiefl and Police Department received football player in Florida. He seemed to be the Next Big Sure Th ing. Th en he got to the NFL and hit a brick wall Tim Tebow scores the game-winning touchdown a call with information on where the stolen mats were located and against the Jets that was wrapped in concrete, and reinforced with re-bar. proceeded to make a visit to the location. Upon arrival Sgt. Poppell and Everything came to a grinding halt. getting a dose of the old-fashioned Gospel. God can be Major Al Graves checked out the property with permission from the Drafted to the Denver Broncos by a coach who then funny like that. wife of the suspected burglar, Joshua Barnes, who had lived there with got fi red, Tim Tebow seem banished to the Phantom It may be too early to tell, but it looks to me like God Mrs. Barnes at one time. Th e mats were identifi ed by the school as their Zone behind quarterback Kyle Orton. Th en Orton is sending the beginning glimmers of spiritual revival. property by photos taken at the residence. imploded, and John Elway was forced to use Tebow. After the game was over, players from both teams went Barnes was still working at the Middle School at the time and was Only problem is Tebow is extremely shaky as a passer, on the fi eld, and in full view of millions of football fans called to be questioned. After being continued on page 2 with a 44% completion rating. Everyone in the league glued to their sets, they kneeled and gave real thanks to “knows it.” Even his own coach says it. But a funny thing the Holy God of Israel. When was the last time you saw happened on the way to “what everybody knew” would that happen? happen – Tebow is on one, wild hot streak, and winning As I watched last night’s game, I didn’t so much see a like crazy. Huh?..how does that happen? contest as I did a leading of the Holy Spirit, parting the Tim Tebow is a lot of things. He is a football star, he Red Sea of opposition in a way that can only be described is a son, he is a virgin, but most importantly he is not as miraculous. In the end it wasn’t even about the victory, ashamed of the testimony of a life lived for Jesus Christ, it was about giving God the glory. It was a most unusual his Saviour. He is a Christian in the biblical sense of the game. word. Not paying mere lip service, but backing up his But something is happening in Denver, and it’s not words with the actions of a life being lived for God. He about football. has brought the Lord he has served all his life along with Geoff rey Grider is the founder and editor-in-chief of the him to the 50-yard line, and the world all of a sudden is blog at Now the End Begins. Public Service Commission Approves Fuel Cost Increases Th e Florida Public Service Commission Levy County nuclear project and is off set by an Previously, the PSC approved a nearly 50 (PSC) approved Progress Energy Florida’s 2012 increase in fuel costs due to the unavailability of percent reduction to the new nuclear generation fuel costs - the fi nal element of the total 2012 the Crystal River Nuclear Plant,” said Vincent charge, a slight reduction to the energy price. Th e overall price for a residential customer Dolan, president and CEO of Progress Energy conservation charge and a modest increase to the using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month Florida. “We remain committed to return the environmental compliance charges. will be $123.19 beginning with January 2012 Crystal River Nuclear Plant to service, as it is our Th e company’s environmental compliance billing. Th is change comes after two years of bill lowest-cost generation unit and provides carbon- charges recover the costs of environmental reductions and represents a 3 percent increase free electricity to the more than 1.6 million investments required by state and federal law. compared to $119.34 per 1,000 kWh per month families and businesses that depend on us.” Environmental improvements at our two largest currently charged. Below is a summary of the approved clauses, coal-fi red units, Crystal River 4 and 5, now Th e average commercial customer bill based on a monthly, 1,000-kWh residential bill: allow the company to use lower-cost coal while will increase 3 to 4 percent, and the average New nuclear generation: $2.86; a $2.67 reducing the plant’s average annual emissions by industrial customer bill will increase 4 to 5 decrease of nearly 50 percent; Energy- 80 percent (nitrogen oxides by approximately 93 percent. New prices will take eff ect with the fi rst effi ciency programs: $2.88; an 11-cent decrease; percent and sulfur dioxide by approximately 97 billing cycle in January 2012. Environmental compliance: $5.45; a 54-cent percent). “Th e 2012 price refl ects our prior decision to increase; Fuel: $48.60; a $3.99 increase; reduce short-term spending on the proposed Purchased power: $11.74; a $2 increase. www.levyjournalonline.com 2A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 24, 2011 Levy County Levy County’s Most Wanted Sheriff ’s Offi ce Arrest Report Barnes, Joshua, 34, of Chiefl and: Burglary of an unoccupied dwelling unarmed; grand theft of at least $300 but not more than $5K x 2. Carmichle, Karen Holifi eld, Ernest McGowan, Michael McHenry, Stanley Overstreet, Pinellas, Louis Bowdoin, Dale, 58, of Newberry: Driving while license A E III M Charles W C IV suspended, 3rd or subsequent off ense. Trenton Cross City Cross City FRAUD FALSE Trenton Old Town Reddick Bryant, Billy James, 38, of Bronson: Out of county warrant; VOP GRAND DEALING STATEMENT VOP BATTERY VOP DEAL FTA DWLR FOR introduce into detention facility; controlled substance without THEFT IN STOLEN TO OBTAIN ON LEO IN STOLEN HTO a prescription. NO BOND PROPERTY UNEMPLOYMENT NO BOND PROPERTY $10,000 BOND Conseco, Carlos Daniel, 24, of Williston: Battery causing $25,000 BOND COMP NO BOND bodily harm; robbery by sudden snatching without a fi rearm or $10,000 BOND weapon. Everett, Daryl Glen, 53, of Tallahassee: VOP. touch or strike. dwelling unarmed; dealing in stolen property. Foster, Melinda Helen, 57, of Inglis: Failure to obey written McKay, Michelle Mallorie, 25, of Inglis: Grand theft at least Phillips, James Edward, 48, of Crystal River: Failure to appear. promise to appear; VOP. $300 but not more than $5K; Fraud-Illegal use of credit cards Sargent, Nancy Elaine, 51, of Chiefl and: Failure to appear. Galindo, Pedro, 34: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid used more than 2 times in 6 months to obtain goods of $100 Schott, Ernest Edward, 19, of Inglis: Operating a motor vehicle license. or more x 7. without a valid license. Gibbs, David, 19, of Ocala: Out of county warrant. Moore, Joseph Aaron, 26, of Archer: Driving while license Smith, Julian Jarrod, 21, of Williston: VOP. Gore, Jerry Jasper, 32, of Trenton: VOP x 2. suspended, 1st off ense. Smith, Walter John, 25, of Chiefl and: VOP x 4. Greig, Jordan Bryce, 30, of Chiefl and: VOP x 6. Morris, Robert Lee, 55, of cocoa Beach: DUI alcohol or drugs, Somers, Sara, 52, of Jacksonville: DUI alcohol or drugs. Grisham, Darrin William, 33, of Chiefl and: Battery with 4th or subsequent off ense; refuse to submit to DUI test after Wartberg, Erik, 39, of Eatonton, Ga.: Battery with intention intentional touch or strike. license suspended. touch or strike x 2; abuse without great harm toward a child. Hall, Tommie Lee, 43, of Chiefl and: Driving while license Murray, Tina, 42, of Williston: Out of county warrant. Winterberg, Gillian Faye, 35, of Chiefl and: DUI alcohol or suspended, 3rd or subsequent off ense; failure to obey LEO Parker, Rachal, 19, of Chiefl and: Driving while license drugs. order to stop; obstruction of justice without violence. suspended, 1st off ense; Failure to obey LEO order to stop. Wygant, Dorothy Marie, 49, of Ocala: VOP. Hammonds, Mary Louise, 47, of Williston: Non support of Phillips, Anthony Michael, 24, of Chiefl and: Grand theft at Zolottola, Vincent, 50, of Bronson: Battery with intention touch children or spouse. least $300 but not more than $5K; burglary of occupied or strike. Hooper, Nicole Diann, 20, of Chiefl and: Burglary of an occupied dwelling unarmed; grand theft at least $300 but not Stolen School Property continued from page 1 more than $5K. read his rights per the Miranda Card, items belonged to the Levy County School Kemp, Th omas Franklin, 24, of Chiefl and: Failure to appear x 2. Barnes said he wished to speak with the Board and included a NEC projector valued Knowlton Jr., Donald, 34, of Inglis: Out of county warrant x 2. Police Dept and waive his rights and was at $1,000, a Magnavox DVD player valued Martinez, Darinel, 22, of Fanning Springs: Battery with Subscribe! taken to the CPD and questioned by Major at $150, a case for the projector, remote for intentional touch or strike x2; Obstruction of justice without Graves. Barnes was then transported to the the DVD player, three cordless drills valued $25/year in Levy County violence; disorderly intoxication in a public place causing a Levy County Jail. Th e mats were turned over at $50 each, a tool set valued at $50. After to Matt McClellan of Chiefl and Schools. being identifi ed, documented the items disturbance. $30/year in Florida Matiano, Maximino Rameriz, 26, of Gainesville: Operating a Later that day, Mrs. Barnes gathered were released back to the Levy County together other items from the home that Schoolboard. motor vehicle without a valid license. $35/year Outside Florida she said she did not know where they came According to Maintenance Staff at LCS May, Jason Keith, 37, of Williston: Battery with intentional from along with the CPD offi cers and Brock. and previous CPD reports there have been Among the items were a Dukane projector numerous reports of thefts to equipment over stamped property of CHS valued at $600, a the past year including pitching machines, Gateway Laptop, and other items. a meat slicer, a golf cart, numerous tool sets, Domestic Battery Suspect Major Graves and Police Chief Robert pressure washers, ladders, projectors, TVs and Douglas then went to a diff erent address laptops. All these reported incidents have where Joshua Barnes was renting a residence been investigated by CPD and there were Stopped by WPD, LCSO and apart from Mrs. Barnes. In plain view of the not signs of forced entry leading to the belief roadway were numerous pieces of equipment that the suspect had prior knowledge of the Rossi the K-9 and maintenance items and the LEOs made whereabouts of equipment and could have contact with Barnes who was in the jail possibly been a staff member. At this time, Th e dispatchers in Williston took in a call last Friday at and he gave written permission for them to the estimated recovered value of stolen items 11:30 a.m. concerning a possible domestic battery in the area. retrieve the items from the porch area. Th ese is $3,940.00 Corporal Fred Morris was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival Cpl. Morris discovered the victim had been battered by her ex-boyfriend. Th e suspect had fl ed the scene Avoid Thanksgiving Traffi c prior to the offi cer’s arrival after repeatedly punching the victim, breaking her nose and stealing her wallet. A BOLO with FDOT’s 511 System (be on the lookout) was immediately sent out on the suspect. About 11:50 a.m. a Williston Code Enforcement offi cer Know Before You Go: Call 511, Visit FL511.com, Download the saw a person matching the description running into the 511 App Jay Internet Café in Williston. Security camera footage Avoid holiday traffi c this Th anksgiving Th e time-saving 511 system is a resource confi rmed the subject had entered the business but had not by using the Florida Department of from FDOT that helps manage congestion, exited. Transportation’s (FDOT) 511 Traveler reduce emissions and increase safety. Levy County Sheriff ’s Deputy Kevin Kinik was in the area with his K-9 partner, Rossi. Information System. By calling 511, visiting According to the Florida Highway Patrol All available units converged on the scene. With Deputy Chief Clay Connolly covering the FL511.com or downloading the 511 app (FHP), knowing of congestion or delays exits, Chief Dennis Strow, Cpt. Morris, Deputy Kinik and his K-9 entered and searched the on iTunes, travelers can get free traffi c helps prevent accidents. building for the suspect. Carlos C. Conseco was found hiding in a storage room behind the information on all of Florida’s interstates, Safety Tips: cardboard boxes. 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www.levyjournalonline.com November 24, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 3A FWC’s Relocation Plan for Gopher Tortoises Public Input Deadline Nov. 28 More fl exibility in relocating gopher tortoises may lead to more of the threatened, long- Four years after adopting lived tortoises being moved from areas about to be developed onto public conservation lands, its fi rst Gopher Tortoise so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Nov. 17 approved Management Plan, the FWC revisions to gopher tortoise permitting guidelines to enable that. is also asking the public “Today’s approved revisions are part of the FWC’s adaptive management strategy that to share its thoughts on balances the most eff ective gopher tortoise conservation with the needs of Floridians,” said improving conservation of Deborah Burr, Gopher Tortoise Management Plan Coordinator. the gopher tortoise. Loss of Th e revisions to the permitting guidelines are also designed to achieve the conservation habitat is the main threat to objectives for the management plan. One objective addresses decreasing gopher tortoise the gopher tortoise’s survival, deaths on lands proposed for development through responsible relocation of the tortoises. and that plan will be updated Another objective calls for repopulating gopher tortoises on public conservation lands where in 2012. they no longer occur or where densities are low. Florida has accomplished Gopher Tortoise near his burrow. Picture courtesy of Cliff Leonard. Th e revisions streamline the process for the Disturbed Site permit. Th is permit authorizes much for gopher tortoises in the relocation of gopher tortoises after sites have been prematurely cleared and before the past four years, including the humane relocation of more than 4,000 gopher tortoises tortoises have been relocated. from sites slated for development. Conserving the gopher tortoise is essential not only to the Th e FWC approved its fi rst management plan for gopher tortoises in September 2007, tortoise, which lives for up to 60 years, but to 350 other Florida species, such as the indigo providing conservation measures to ensure gopher tortoises thrive in Florida. Th e plan also snake and burrowing owl, which share and shelter in the tortoise’s extensive burrows. calls for permitting guidelines that enable Florida to meet the tortoise’s habitat needs now People with suggestions on revising the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan can review it and in the future. Initially approved in 2008, the guidelines are revised as the FWC learns and submit their ideas online at http://share.myfwc.com/GT2/Lists/Input on Revisions to more about balancing the needs of gopher tortoises and people. Th e current revisions came the GT Mgmt Plan. Public input will be accepted through Nov. 28. after meetings with stakeholders during the past year. Th e input received was incorporated For more information on the gopher tortoise, please visit MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise. into the revisions approved by the Commission. Six New Students Loser Wins and Winner Complete CNA Program Wins at the FWGP’s 3rd Annual Rubber Duck Race Where else can you lose a race and still win $100? Stan Plonske visiting from Minnesota got a surprising phone call Sunday afternoon saying that his duck #215 was the last duck over the fi nish line. Stan is pictured receiving his winnings from Ellen Klee, President of the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (FWGP). Th e winning duck #282 was sponsored by Lisa Crawley of Yankeetown. Lisa generously donated her $300 winnings back to the Friends. All proceeds go towards the soon to be open Ellie Schiller Education Center located at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown, Fla. If your lucky duck is yet to come in or you missed a sponsorship, watch for us next year New CNA graduates from the back, from left, Rita Monteleone, Katherine Garrison, at the Yankeetown Seafood Festival. Jennifer Ellis, Samantha Randolph; middle from left, Jacquelyn Matos, Natalie In the meantime be sure to enjoy Langford; seated, Instructor Shirley Fusco, R.N. our views throughout the year at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve! College of Central Florida recognized six students who completed the Certifi ed Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Th ursday, Nov. 17. The fi rst place winner of the Duck Receiving Certifi cates of Completion were Jennifer Ellis, Katherine Garrison, Race was Lisa Ellen. Natalie Langford, Jacquelyn Matos, Rita Monteleone and Samantha Randolph. Th e CNA program prepares students to work in the health care fi eld as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certifi ed Nursing Assistant exam. Th e program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. Th e students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. Th e Levy Center is accepting enrollment for the next CNA training program, which begins Jan. 23, 2012. Prior to enrolling in the program, prospective students must take the TABE, Test of Adult Basic Education. For more information contact Joleen Gonzalez at 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.

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OPINION Alice in Liberal Land Thomas Sowell income and credit histories. choices, “as a country” -- which is to say, having choices made Creators Syndicate Th at sounds like a fi ne idea in the world of Liberal Land. by government offi cials and imposed on the rest of us. Unfortunately, in the ugly world of reality, it turned out to be Th e history of the 20th century is a painful lesson on what “Alice in Wonderland” was a fi nancial disaster, from which the economy has still not yet happens when collective choices replace individual choices. written by a professor who recovered. Nor have the poor and minorities. Even leaving aside the chilling history of totalitarianism in the also wrote a book on symbolic Apparently you cannot just tack on your pet notions to 20th century, the history of economic central planning shows logic. So it is not surprising whatever already exists, without repercussions spreading it to have been such a widely recognized disaster that even that Alice encountered not throughout the whole economy. Th at’s what happens in the communist and socialist governments were abandoning it as only strange behavior in ugly world of reality, as distinguished from the beautiful world the century ended. Wonderland, but also strange of Liberal Land. Making choices “as a country” cannot be avoided in some and illogical reasoning -- of a Th e strange and bizarre characters found in “Alice in cases, such as elections or referenda. But that is very diff erent sort too often found in the real Wonderland” have counterparts in the political vision of from saying that decisions in general should be made “as a world, and which a logician Liberal Land today. Among the most interesting of these country” -- which boils down to having people like Timothy would be very much aware of. characters are those elites who are convinced that they are so Geithner taking more and more decisions out of our own If Alice could visit the world of liberal rhetoric and much smarter than the rest of us that they feel both a right hands and imposing their will on the rest of us. Th at way lies assumptions today, she might fi nd similarly illogical and and a duty to take all sorts of decisions out of our incompetent madness exceeding anything done by the Mad Hatter in “Alice bizarre thinking. But people suff ering in the current hands -- for our own good. in Wonderland.” economy might not fi nd it nearly as entertaining as “Alice in In San Francisco, which is Liberal Land personifi ed, there Th at way lie unfunded mandates, nanny state interventions Wonderland.” have been attempts to ban the circumcision of newborn baby in people’s lives, such as banning circumcision -- and the Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the world envisioned boys. Fortunately, that was nipped in the bud. But it shows how ultimate nanny state monstrosity, ObamaCare. by today’s liberals is that it is a world where other people just widely the self-anointed saviors of Liberal Land feel entitled to Th e world of reality has its problems, so it is understandable passively accept whatever “change” liberals impose. In the take decisions out of the hands of mere ordinary citizens. that some people want to escape to a diff erent world, where world of Liberal Land, you can just take for granted all the Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner says, “We’re you can talk lofty talk and forget about ugly realities like costs benefi ts of the existing society, and then simply tack on your facing a very consequential debate about some fundamental and repercussions. Th e world of reality is not nearly as lovely new, wonderful ideas that will make things better. choices as a country.” People talk that way in Liberal Land. as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want For example, if the economy is going along well and you Moreover, such statements pass muster with those who simply to go there. happen to take a notion that there ought to be more home take in the words, decide whether they sound nice to them, To fi nd out more about Th omas Sowell and read features by ownership, especially among the poor and minorities, then you and then move on. other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the simply have the government decree that lenders have to lend to But, if you take words seriously, the more fundamental Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Th omas more low-income people and minorities who want mortgages, question is whether individuals are to remain free to make Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford ending fi nicky mortgage standards about down payments, their own choices, as distinguished from having collectivized University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www.tsowell. com. COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM Letter to the Editor Obama’s Half-Billion-Dollar Appropriate Representation for Crony Drug Deal Taxes Paid Michelle Malkin meetings with Creators Syndicate Obama Chief Levy County District One Taxpayers Loyalty Oath DS-DE 24 or 25, Candidate of Staff Rahm are still without representation on the Oath Section 99.012, Florida Statutes; County Commission Board. We continue 6.) Fill out, sign and turn in DS-DE What do you get when you mix Emanuel, to pay taxes, but are not represented. 84: Statement of Candidate Statement Democratic fat-cat donations, Big Labor Biden Chief However District Th ree has double of Candidate (Section 106.023, F.S.); favors, pharmaceutical lobbying and Beltway of Staff Ron representation, since the people elected 7.) Fill out, sign and turn in DS-DE 6, business as usual? Answer: another toxic Klain, OMB one and the Governor has now appointed Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and half-billion-dollar Barack Obama-approved Director another one from District Th ree. Our Designation of Campaign Depository for crony deal. Move over, Solyndra. Here comes Peter Orszag, Federal and State Government have taken Political Committees. Siga-Gate. health czar the people choice away from the voters of When the Governor appoints a person Th is latest Chicago-style payoff on your aide Jennifer Levy County and replaced it with politics. for Commissioner, all this is side stepped. dime involves a dubious smallpox drug Cannistra and Once again the registered voters have had It is more like the person is applying for a backed by a liberal billionaire investor, along Valerie Jarrett’s former high-powered aide their votes more or less thrown in the trash job, and not an elected position. Kind of with a former union boss who was one of the and Chicago fundraiser Tina Tchen. can. like coming the back door. Th is needs to White House’s most frequent visitors. Th ey’re In a classic access-buying maneuver, Siga Th is offi ce is designed to be fi lled by be changed as a person running by ballot election, which means that the candidates expends a lot of time and money to get the “1 percent” with 100 percent immunity placed Stern on its board of directors in June must meet the following criteria: 1.) elected by the voters (peoples choice not from the selectively outraged Occupier mobs 2010. Four months later, Siga nabbed an Meet residency requirements by residing politics). Th e appointment process should that purport to oppose partisan government estimated $3 billion contract. By January in District One; 2.) Complete DS-DE 9, require the candidates to qualify by the bailouts and handouts to privileged of this year, Siga’s stock had skyrocketed. Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and same standards as one running for that corporations. Th e House GOP has been investigating the Designation of Campaign Depository for position. Otherwise the appointment is Ronald Perelman is the New York City- deal for months, which comes amid separate Candidates; 3.) Read and be familiar with purely political. In following these guide based leveraged buyout wheeler-dealer who allegations of insider trading and political Florida Statutes Chapter 106, dealing lines, it would aff ord equality for all. controls Siga Technologies. He has donated profi teering by investigative journalist Peter with election laws; 4.) Qualify by getting Also the people of Levy County deserve nearly $130,000 mostly to Democrats over Schweizer. and turning in 249 petitions (DS-DE justice by having their votes count by the past two election cycles alone, and he Stern and Perelman have been scratching 104: Candidate Petition Form) signed by considering them in the appointments. forked over $50,000 to pay for the president’s each other’s backs for years. In the fall of registered voters of Levy County (which Above all the Tax Payers of Levy lavish inaugural parties. A Siga affi liate 2006, the SEIU backed off organizing the candidate must pay to have the voters County District One should be represented registration verifi ed) or qualify by paying a by an appointee residing within their own pitched in nearly half a million more in protests against AlliedBarton, a security fee of $2,038.56 (a percentage of the salary district. A peer who knows what they contributions -- 65 percent of which went guard fi rm in Philadelphia owned by a paid to a desire in government and what is needed to to Democrats -- and the fi rms have spent Perelman interest -- and then remained quiet commissioner, which I am against as better them as a whole. It would give them millions on lobbying. when the fi rm was bought out by a longtime this leaves the voters out of the picture a representation for their taxes paid! Perelman’s pharma company makes an SEIU nemesis, the Blackstone Group. of qualifying).Th en during the week of —submitted by Joseph Blitch experimental antiviral pill used by smallpox According to the L.A. Times, which qualifying (June 4th-8th): 5.)Sign and turn patients who received diagnoses too late to be exposed the scandal over the weekend, treated with the existing smallpox vaccine. Obama’s top biodefense bureaucrat Nicole Smallpox experts cast doubt on the need for Lurie railroaded a key dissenter at the Letter to Editor the drug given ample vaccine stockpiles, the Department of Health and Human Services remoteness of a mass attack and questions who ridiculed Siga’s infl ated projected Th ank You ACLU Joe Anderson Jr. Th anks to you also Joe. about its effi cacy. But over the objections profi t margins. Lurie soothingly reassured a Millions of people will now be able to see of federal contract negotiators, competitors whiny Siga executive that the “most senior Yes...I want to thank the ACLU for their Th e Ten Commandments that was limited and scientists, the Obama administration procurement offi cial” would take over and lawsuit to remove Th e Ten Commandments to only a few thousand sitting in Cross City. Monument from Cross City. 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Flori Th e investigator raised his hand to her shoulder, a shoulder hard as bone beneath the pink by’s da S sweater she wore over her jeans. She saw, but she did not see the preparations taking place. Ir to Her father saw, but he did not look to see, nor did his eyes reveal that he knew he would soon l r see no more. il ie Th e warden asked if there was anything he wanted to say. He did not speak at all, but s suddenly and inexplicably began to sing. He sang, his voice a deep, wonderfully rich baritone: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, W Th at saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. T’was Grace that taught my heart to fear And Grace, my fears relieved. … precious did that Grace appear Th e hour I fi rst believed. Illustration by Alexander Key Th e Sodium Pentothal began to take him. His voice thickened. Th rough many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; Grace T’was Grace that brought me safe thus far and Grace will lead me home. A Story of Life and Death Th e girl’s face fell to her freckled hands. He father’s voice fell: Th e Lord has promised good to me, Th e old service truck was their only way to go now and she had gone alone. His word my hope secures. Returning at dusk, her mother and sisters watched the dilapidated vehicle coming back up He will my shield and portion be the sand road from the highway, up through the rough pasture round the burnt oak, then up As long as life endures. to the house shin-deep in weeds. When she came in, they didn’t know how to look at her or Pavulon was injected then. Th e microphone was cut. His lips shaped the words slowly, what to ask. silently to these, his last: ...this fl esh and heart shall fail She was the youngest, scrawny and redheaded like the others, but she was always a feist, And mortal life shall cease, her daddy had said. So she had been the one to go that day, because she had always been the I shall possess within the veil, one to go with him. She was the one who learned from him how keep the truck running, to … no – less – days to sing God’s praise pass the right tool while he mechaniced diesel engines in the logging woods. It was from her than when we’ve – fi rst – begun … daddy that she learned to fi let catfi sh, to sense when the hounds were on a buck or doe. “It ended that way,” she said. Not many words passed between them when they did these things together. Th ere was “Th at – that is what he did!” her oldest sister asked incredulously. “He sang?” no need. Th e father and daughter seemed instinctively to protect the quiet space around “A song?” her other sister asked, confused. “You mean Daddy sang a hymn like that? I the other, the space that insulated each from sharp remarks and resentful looks otherwise never even heard daddy sing before!” ample at home. Between those newspaper-chinked walls there’d long been the ricochet of “Well he did,” she said, “Amazing Grace.” comments edged with disappointment or reproach. Apart from the endless, grinding chores “Daddy sang that?” the oldest yowled. “Mama, have you ever heard Daddy sing?” that never seemed to catch up with their household needs, she didn’t quite understand her Th e woman watched solemnly out the window, past the old truck, her eyes fi xed on the mother, nor by contagion her sisters, in their sullen resentments. So she was pensive and burnt oak out in the loaming, the one that burned the night after the sheriff ’s men had taken quiet, on guard much of the time, except with her daddy. For their two island souls were her husband. Th ere had been yelling and venomous curses coming from the dark beyond that temperamentally linked in the wash of emotions that often shivered through the home. She horrible fl ame. thought her father’s heart as she had read of the sea, that the same serene sea that would “Mama?” Th e other girl asked again. “Do you hear? Did you ever hear Daddy sing like bring a sailor safely to port, may also rise up fi ercely to thrash him against the rocks. Now that?” her father had risen fi ercely, taken a life and would lose his own, and she would be the one to She did not look away from the burnt tree, now released of its gnarled, tortured shape in see him to that end. the night. “No,” she answered softly, “I’ve never heard your daddy sing. Not once in all his So, she was leaving, she said fi rmly, when her sisters had patterned their mother’s soft wail, born days did I ever hear that man sing.” “I don’t know. I just can’t. I just can’t – go.” “He was a hard man,” was all her mother would say after that. “Just a hard, hard man.” Th e victims’ families had fi led in apart from where she was shown to go. Th e prosecutors and some of the detectives who testifi ed at the trial comforted the family going in through the block. But the investigator for the appellate attorneys – the one who had come to the house saying they were down to the last – he waited. He waited like a pallbearer, not Giving Thanks knowing for whom he waited, though he somehow expected this one to come. He looked grim and slightly vanquished until he saw her walking up, the guard fl anking her between With this being Th anksgiving Week, I always take the time and refl ect back the distance of the road and the high fence that was crowned with razor wire. Beyond that and think of all the things that I am truly thankful for. were the protestors and vindicators, their shrill, quarrelsome voices and contorted faces First, I am thankful for a loving and merciful God. appearing weightless beneath a leaden winter sky. Th ey were the only ones then to enter the And I am thankful for my family and friends and I especially want to thank other room, stale and vacant but for the viewing lines of blue chairs across the cement fl oor. the Levy County Community for accepting me back and the show of love and Th e guard waited uneasily behind them. Th ere was only the glass before them, the same glass forgiveness that you have shown me. You will never know how much I appreciate through which the victims’ families saw, too, the burly, rough-cut man being brought in. His you and my hometown and homecounty. I will always call this my home and you hair was the same clay-red as hers. Th is was the same man seen diff erently from either side of will always be my friends. the partition. Th ank you again for your support over the years and for your friendships and I For her, there was still the dark cavernous, unexplainable breach between her “daddy” and hope everyone has a wonderful Th anksgiving and Christmas season. the man behind the glass, standing squarely before unsympathetic strangers on the other Jamie Griffi n side. Th ose saw blood on his hands. Th ey had no memory as did she of the man who would deliver vegetables from his garden to elderly neighbors down the road. Th is was the father took up a shovel without a moment’s hesitation to save her sister from a rattlesnake about to strike. Th is was her daddy who had patiently taught her to swim and she remembered him Last Week’s Crossword Last Week’s Word Search then, standing waist deep out in the cold spring run, saying warmly, “Come on. Come to me now.” She began to shiver as she had then. Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles Rivalry to Promote Florida Agriculture

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has teamed up with two of the state’s top brands – the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles – to harness the home team passion associated with the athletics rivalry and direct it towards supporting Florida products. Th e partnership leverages every game, match and competition between the two Word Search teams in 18 sports to promote Fresh From Florida. Th e tradition-rich Florida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles football game will serve as the signature event of this partnership to communicate the importance of Fresh From Florida to an audience that is uniquely Florida: Gator and Seminole Fans. Th is year’s matchup of the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles football teams will be titled the “Fresh From Florida Sunshine Showdown,” scheduled for Nov. 26 in Gainesville. Th e Fresh from Florida Sunshine Showdown will highlight the importance of supporting Florida farmers and fi sherman and communicate the impact of buying home grown and harvested products from Florida. Florida’s seafood industry has taken a blow from public misperceptions about the safety of Florida seafood following the Gulf oil spill. Th e Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tests Florida Gulf BRONSON SELF seafood for the presence of contaminants and results show the seafood is safe. Th e new Fresh From Florida STORAGE Sunshine Showdown is an eff ort to encourage fans to support the local economy 5x10 Units $20 and buy Florida seafood and first 3 months Also Dash Item Mode Request Sung Woods agricultural products. (new move - ins only) Arab Date Jazz Murder Root Surf Worm Agriculture is a $100 Bake Deep Just Ninety Salt Tail X-rays billion industry in Florida. Boom Draw Kills Noun Similarity Taxi In this diffi cult economic Cameras, Cats Duke Knelt Oils Sirup Treated environment, it is important OUTDOOR Cheek Fork Lane Oral Socks Upon NEW Lighting Chin Fresh Lettuce Pies Soil Upper for Floridians to support STORAGE Classifi cation Gang Lies Pity Star Utter their neighbors and $25.00 and up & 24/7 Access Cloud Goat Links Pull Stool Wall communities by buying Cork Hear Luck Race Suck Wind locally-grown and harvested Cows Heels Maybe Rake Sums Wire products, especially Florida 500 Commerce St., seafood. For this week’s Word Search answers, visit our Web site at www.levyjournalonline.com Bronson, FL 32621 352-486-2121 Click on the Brain Teaser tab to fi nd the link to our answers. www.levyjournalonline.com 6A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 24, 2011 WES 4th Graders Expressing ‘Thankgiving’ With Th anksgiving right around the corner, the students in Teri Dixon’s and Joelene Vining’s 4th grade classes at Williston Elementary School were given an opportunity to express those people or things for which they were thankful. Of course, Mr. Tom Turkey’s individual tail feathers became the “paper” on which they composed their brief paragraphs. Th e students had to give reasons why they were thankful for what or whom they were writing about. Trentin Crooms was one of several students who got to read his writing during the morning announcements before the Th anksgiving holidays began. Th e students in Dixon’s class, pictured here, point to the location of their “tail feather” on the big display in the 4th grade hallway. Madison Bond said she was thankful for her family, while Jacob Turbeville expressed thanks for his dog Grayson. Seated is Trei Duncan, who said he was grateful for his brother. It was no surprise to hear Dustin Battle say he was thankful for his “Papa.” Finally, Jennifer Hernandez concurred with Madison; she is thankful for her family. As we enter this season of thanksgiving at all levels, may we think on this quote by William Arthur Ward: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —Submission and Photo courtesy of Lisa Statham Posteraro

FFA Teaching Leadership Skills FFA members from District 3 Sub-District 2 had the Williston & Hailey Bason of Chiefl and. Wilder & Bason Williston FFA chapters. During the conference members opportunity to learn leadership skills at the recent Letter are the current Sub-District Chair and Co-Chair, the sub- learned about their leadership styles and how to put them to to Success leadership conference hosted by Kaley Wilder of district is made up of Bronson, Chiefl and, Cedar Key and use in their chapters.

Guardian ad Litem Program Needs $8&7,21 YOU on Jan. 10, 2012 Surplus Property Auction from the Levy County School Board and the Levy County Sheriff’s Make a New Years resolution to help the children. Right they are worthy and worthwhile. Department now there are about 650 children in the dependency system Guardian Volunteers help assure the welfare of the 6DWXUGD\'HFHPEHUDWDP in the 8th Judicial Circuit. Only half of those children children and that they do not become statistics. Th ey serve as /HY\&RXQW\6KHULII¶V'HSW have a Guardian ad Litem to advocate for them in court. fact fi nders for the judge, make recommendations and speak 19 school buses; (2) ’04 Ford Crown Victorias; (6) Th rough no fault of their own, children are separated from for the child in court ’03 Crown Victorias; approximately 25 additional their families and everything they are familiar with because Guardian Volunteers are ordinary people doing vehicles with more to be added. of neglect, abuse or abandonment by their parents. It’s a extraordinary work. Th e program off ers free training, legal nightmare for them. Th ey need to know that someone is and staff assistance. Volunteers commit to one year at about ,QVSHFWLRQ)ULGD\'HFIURPDPWRSP there for them, to care about them, and to let them know 10 hours per month. Th e next class starts January 10th so make a New Year’s resolution to be a child advocate. Call Jenni at 352-493- /LF$% (OURG$XFWLRQV Special Addition to 6051 or go to guardianadlitem.org for more information. CMS A/B Honor Roll &DVKRU&KHFN9,6$RU0DVWHU&DUG   LEVY COUNTY SCHOOLS LUNCH MENU When we reported the Chiefl and Middle School A/B Honor Roll it was missing one very important name November 21, 2011 November 22, 2011 November 23, 2011 November 24, 2011 November 25, 2011 - Jonathan Brice of the 6th Grade Class. We want Hot Ham & Cheese Pizza/ Choice NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL to give Jonathan his due reward for all his hard work. Sandwich Green Peas/Tossed Salad Congratulations Jonathan Brice for making it to the A/B Chicken Fingers Sliced Peaches Honor Roll for the 2011 1st 9 week period at CMS. Tossed Salad / Green Beans Assorted Milk 1%- 2% Sliced Pears Assorted Milk 1%-2% CHIEFLAND MEDICAL CENTER November 28, 2011 November 29, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 1, 2011 December 2, 201 Hamburger on Bun/ Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce/ Tacos w/Cheese/ Chicken Pattie/Hot Dog Taco w/ Cheese/Salsa Corn Dog Ham & Cheese Sub Pizza Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Hamburger on Bun &DULQJIRUWKHKHDOWKRI\RXUIDPLO\ Tater Tots/ Mixed Salad Mixed Salad/ Green Beans Tater Tots/ Letuce/Tomato Winter Mix French Fries/Lettuce/ Chilled Applesauce Orange Wedge Pineapple Cake Orange Wedges Tomato Call for an Assorted Milk 1%-2% Home Made Garlic Rolls Assorted Milk 1%-2% Home Made Rolls Peach Cobbler appointment: Assorted Milk 1% - 2% Assorted Milk Assorted Milk 493-9500 Ketchup/Mustard Taco Sauce/Ketchup/Mayo December 5, 2011 December 6, 2011 December 7, 2011 December 8, 2011 December 9, 2011 Chicken Fingers/Pizza Macaroni & Cheese w/ Pizza Turkey & Dressing/Pizza Manager’s Choice OPEN Cole Slaw/Baked Beans Ham Tossed Salad /Corn Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m. Chilled Peaches or Popcorn Chicken Apple Wedges Green Beans/ Cranberry Assorted Milk Mixed Vegetables/Salad Assorted Milk Sauce Sat. 8:30 a.m. - Noon Ketchup Orange Wedges Salad Dressing Fruit Cup Mix Walk-ins Welcome! Home Made Rolls Home Made Rolls Assorted Milk Assorted Milk 1113 N.W. 23rd Ave. Chiefl and In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the base (Across the parking lot from Wal-Mart) of race, color ,nationsl orgin, sex, age, or disablity.

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VOL. 88, NO. 21 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 50 CENTS Manatee Springs State Park Presents a Living History of Manatee Springs Th e Clay Landing Days presentation by the Manatee Springs State Park and Th e Friends of Manatee Springs Parks, Inc. will take you back in time to the days of the settlers even though you are visiting Clay Landing on Nov. 25th and 26th of this year of 2011. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. you can journey into the past and experience their lifestyle of the settlers, see the intermingling and relationship with the Seminole Indians, or just enjoy the ride through the north trail system, one of which is wheelchair/disability accessible. Witness survival skills used by Native Americans and pioneers alike, learn how they lived, what clothing they wore, how food was prepared over campfi res, and if you master communication with them you may even get to sample tasty morsels! Th e Clay Landing activities are free with a paid park admission at Manatee Springs State Park located at 11650 NW 115 Street in Chiefl and. For more information call the park at 352/493-6072 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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Settlers at Clay Landing are busy all day to survive. Grinding for survival takes on a whole new dimension this way. Campfi re cooking in the hands of the children who help. Bronson Student Gives Winning Speech on Brangus Cattle

Clayton Lott is an 8th grader at Bronson Middle School and apparently knows a lot about Brangus cattle. His family has a history with the Brangus cross-breed and Clayton has capitalized on that very history. Last Friday, Nov. 18, Clayton took his fi rst steps in winning and on Monday, Nov. 21 competed again at BMS and came out on top with his delivery of Brangus information to the audience, according to Jennifer Bray who teaches 8th grade science and 9th grade agriculture and reading and is the Bronson Middle School FFA Advisor. Th e University of Florida Institute of Food and First Place winner in the 4H Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) sponsors the 4H Tropicana Competition is Clayton Tropicana Public Speaking Competition through Lott with his speech on Brangus the Extension programs with an open topic but a cattle. longer speech than required for the individual school competitions. Th e purpose is to give more exposure Winners of a Tropicana 4H Public Speaking Competition held Monday at BMS are l to r,. to writing and giving speeches to participants. It is open to every child in public schools, 3rd place Stephanie Guardiola, 2nd place Brandy Coff ey, and 1st place Clayton Lott. private schools or homeschoolers and is based on the Sunshine State Standards. Classrooms compete with all classrooms for that school then the top speakers of every eligible age and Congratulations to all the winners and participants in this competition. And here’s school aim for the countywide competition. Th ose winners become eligible for the State believing that Clayton will make it to the top representing Bronson Middle School in Fair competition in Tampa in February. Tampa in 2012. Master Gardeners Dedicate Discovery Found Photo Garden By Kathleen Lowyns In the Fall of 2003, a Levy County Journal staff er discovered a white box full of photographs that may or Nature Coast Master Gardeners may not have run in earlier editions of the newspaper. (NCMG) dedicated the Florida- Th e box was unmarked, and the photographs remain Friendly Discovery Garden with a unidentifi ed and unclaimed. Hence the name of our fall-themed ribbon-cutting ceremony feature: Found Photo. We ask our readers to take a in cooperation with the University look and see if they can identify the folks in the photo, of Florida/IFAS Extension and as well as the story behind it. Levy County Board of County Commissioners Albert E. Fuller, Levy County Extension Director, Anthony Drew, Levy County Agricultural Agent, and Barbara Edmonds, Multi- County Master Gardener Service Coordinator provided various views Left to right: Master Gardeners Sherry Harmon, Star Lara of the history and benefi ts of the Discovery Garden and 2011 Volunteer of the Year, Danny Stevens - Chairman Nature Coast Master Gardener program. In his twenty-fi ve Levy County BoCC, Albert Fuller - County Extension years at Levy Extension “this is the best demonstration garden Director, Marsha Drew - District 3 Commissioner, Dr. Eric Simonne - UF NE District Director, David Anthony Drew Found Photo - Levy Agriculture Agent, Barbara Edmonds and Lamar Greene - Nature Coast Master Gardener. Last week’s Found Photo was he has seen…to educate people” stated Fuller. Applauding identifi ed by a couple of people their volunteer eff orts, “Master Gardener volunteers fi ll a vital as Tate Mikell of Williston who role as they reach far more people than Anthony Drew could was wearing his FFA District/ hope to serve single-handedly.” State offi cer blazer in the photo Dr. Eric H. Simonne, UF North East District Extension for 1999-2000. Th e photo was Director, interjected humor with his message that the days identifi ed by Sara Berry and of “mow, blow and go” horticulture have been replaced with Call or write to us at PO Box 2990, Chiefl and, verifi ed by Oz Osbourne as research-based Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices and FL 32644-2990 or email [email protected]. being Tate. principles. continued on page 7 www.levyjournalonline.com 2B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 24, 2011 Levy County Community Calendar

BRONSON Dec. 4- Raku Discussion with Gernhardts additional charge. (Shirts cannot be guaranteed for runners the day Dec. 18-Composition of the race.) Please make checks/money orders payable to “GFWC Bronson Chamber of Commerce Events Call to All Artists Williston Junior Woman’s Club.” Th e Greater Bronson Area Chamber of Commerce will be having Th ree gallery events this winter will be open to all artists for For more information, please contact WES-PE teacher Erin a yard sale on Dec. 3rd. Donations can be dropped off on Dec. 2nd contribution. Limit of 3 pieces per exhibitor and $5 entry fee per Owens (352/316-5022), JBE-PE teacher Patty Griffi th (352/339- or they can be picked up. No clothes please. For more info please piece. 2866) or Williston Junior Woman’s Club 1st vice president Jessica call (352) 222-4442. Th e funds raised will go to fi nance the Tommy Dec. 3rd: Celebrate and Decorate Guinsler Moran (352/316-5647). Dunford Scholarship. will include all mediums and is open to the community. Art Th is fundraiser is a joint eff ort between our two public Integrating Land and Wildlife Management pieces due to CKAC by elementary schools, and the proceeds are split between both JBE Workshop Nov. 28 5 p.m. Nov. 29. Prizes to be awarded. and WES. Mark your calendars to be at Williston Elementary Jan. 7th: Quilt Exhibit-open to community. Quilts due to CKAC School on Sat., Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. for the 2nd Jingle Bell Jog! Workshop 3, Quail and Timber, in the Integrating Land and by 5 p.m., on Jan. 3rd. Wildlife Series will be covering Williston Lions Club Events March 3: Salute to Wildlife of Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys “Managing Your Timber to Benefi t Bobwhite Quail” and will Th e Williston Lions Club is located at 401 SE 6th Avenue in National Wildlife Refuges includes all mediums and open to the be held on Mon. Nov. 28, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Levy Williston where we have regular events throughout the week and community. Due Feb. 28 by 5 p.m. County Extension Offi ce, 625 N. Hathaway Ave (Alt. 27), Bronson, month for all to participate. We are looking for new members FL 32621. Th ere will be a $5 Registration Fee (Dinner Included) YANKEETOWN-INGLIS and volunteers so if you want to help out the community and have To register please call (352) 486-5131 or Email ewillcox@ufl .edu something enjoyable to do, come and see us. Our meetings are held Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Thrift Shop and every month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and guests are very CEDAR KEY More welcome. We will be planning future events so your assistance in Cedar Key Arts Center Th e Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Th rift Shop is the place this matter is greatly appreciated. If you need to reach us by phone to be this November. Th e holidays are just around the corner Cedar Key Arts Center has lots to off er in December. All events call 352-342-7525. and with better than Black Friday prices the Th rift Shop is here Th ursdays: Bingo @ 7 p.m. We off er two Jackpots. If an attendee are open to the public. to help you start your Christmas shopping. Along with all the Please join us for fun, comradeship, and creativity. brings a friend, that attendee will get a free card. clothes, housewares and jewelry, Christmas decorations abound. A Saturdays: Farmers Market and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m. Gallery Openings: Main Gallery: Celebrate 15% discount will be off ered on all men’s clothing for the month and Decorate-Open to the community in all mediums. Art pieces of November and as a way to thank those who have served our DUNNELLON are due to the Gallery by Nov. 29 at 5 pm. Prizes will be awarded. country, a 10% discount is off ered to all Veterans (with ID) on their Dunnellon’s Eighth Annual Victorian Holiday Festival Nov. 26 Members Gallery: Joni Hoff man-wood relief. total purchase. Th ousands of twinkling holiday lights will once again adorn Cedar Key Arts Center December Workshops: Register at Cedar Th rift Shop hours are Tues, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the shops of Dunnellon’s Historic Village during their annual Keyhole or by contacting instructor. Non-members are welcome, and Th urs. 5 to 7 p.m. Th e shop will be closed the week of Victorian Holiday Festival which takes place on Sat., Nov. 26 from just add $5 to cost or join CKAC. Th anksgiving, so stop in often to get those great buys. Questions, 5 to 9 p.m. Th is year’s event will again feature horse-drawn sleigh Dec. 1st: Holiday Earrings-Make 3-6 pairs of beaded/wire call club 447-2057 or email; [email protected] rides with the magnifi cent draft horses of Sen-Diron Farms and earrings to wear or gift with Donna Bushnell, 9 am.-12, cost Hayrides benefi tting the needy children of Dunnellon. Visit our $20.50. Call 352-493-1807. Cleaning For a Reason - for Cancer Patients new children’s area with a bounce house and other fun things. Each Dec. 5th: Holiday Centerpieces with Marci Wilcox and CK Garden If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, of the Historic Village Shops will be hosting musical entertainment Club from 9 am.-12. Cost $10. Bring your favorite vase or basket. please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that and will also be providing homemade refreshments. Food vendors Call 813-215-0050. provides free housecleaning - once per month for four months while will be on hand to satisfy the more hearty appetites. All of the Dec. 9th: Bev Ringenberg introduces Fused Glass through making she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor shops will be decorated, open and fi lled with unique gifts for your 1-2 small projects. fax a note confi rming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will shopping pleasure. Santa Claus aka Father Christmas has agreed to Cost $10. Call 352-543-0362. have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for step back in time to old Dunnellon for this evening of celebration, Dec. 10th: Amy and Henry Gernhardt’s Raku Pottery Party from the service. Th is organization serves the entire US and currently music and merriment. Bring your cameras and your good cheer as 12-5 pm. Cost $25. Have a fun time fi ring raku glaze on one has 547 partners to help these women. It is our job to pass the word we kick off the holiday season with our eighth annual festival. piece of pottery. Call 352-543-9165. and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a For more information, call (352) 465-2225. Dec. 16th-Still Life Open Studio and every 3rd Friday with Sandra blessing to someone and pass this information along. http://www. Allen, 10-5. Free/Open. cleaningforareason.org/. Th ank you – from the Yankeetown-Inglis CHIEFLAND Sunday Salons from 3-5 p.m. at Cedar Key Arts Center Woman’s Club. “Clay Landing Days” Nov. 25 and 26 WILLISTON -A Living History of Manatee Springs- Levy County Saltwater and Freshwater Tides Free Veteran AARP Celebrate the living history of this beautiful fi rst magnitude Driver Safety Course spring, Manatee Springs State Park, at the Clay Landing Days DAY HIGH TIDE HEIGHT SUNRISE MOON % MOON Nov. 29 featuring rides through the north trail system experiencing the /LOW TIME /FEET SUNSET TIME VISIBLE During the month of November lifestyle of early settlers and Seminole Indians. One of the rides is Cedar Key AARP is off ering the Driver accessible to persons with disabilities with little or no assistance, Th 24 Low 6:57 AM -1 7:03 AM Rise 6:18 AM 2 Safety Course for free to veterans including wheelchairs. Come join us on a fun ride and a journey 24 High 1:34 PM 3.4 5:35 PM Set 5:07 PM and spouses with military ID into the past, where you will witness survival skills used by Native 24 Low 6:51 PM 1.3 cards. Th is course fulfi lls the Americans and pioneers alike. Clay Landing Days activities are free F 25 High 12:25 AM 4.2 7:04 AM Rise 7:26 AM 0 mandate to receive a premium with a paid park admission. For more information please call the 25 Low 7:45 AM -1.1 5:35 PM Set 6:05 PM discount to all participants who park at 352-493-6072 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. 25 High 2:24 PM 3.3 submit a certifi cate of completion Th e event will take place from: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Park 25 Low 7:35 PM 1.4 of this course. Th e class will be closes at Sundown); Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26 at Sa 26 High 1:09 AM 4.3 7:04 AM Rise 8:30 AM 0 held at the First Baptist Church Manatee Springs State Park, 11650 NW 115th Street in Chiefl and, 26 Low 8:32 AM -1.1 5:34 PM Set 7:08 PM Fellowship Hall, 339 E. Noble Florida. 26 High 3:11 PM 3.2 Ave. in Williston on Tues. Free Veteran AARP Driver Safety Course Nov. 30 26 Low 8:20 PM 1.4 Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the month of November AARP is off ering the Driver Su 27 High 1:54 AM 4.2 7:05 AM Rise 9:27 AM 3 Participants need to register in Safety Course for free to veterans and spouses with military ID 27 Low 9:17 AM -0.9 5:34 PM Set 8:12 PM advance so that the Driver Safety cards. Th is course fulfi lls the mandate to receive a premium 27 High 3:55 PM 3.1 Handbooks will be available for discount to all participants who submit a certifi cate of completion 27 Low 9:05 PM 1.4 them. Register by calling Adelia of this course. Th e class will be held at the Capital City Bank in M 28 High 2:40 AM 4 7:06 AM Rise 10:17 AM 9 Vachon at 352/528-5024 and leave Chiefl and on Wed. Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants need 28 Low 10:01 AM -0.6 5:34 PM Set 9:16 PM a message if no answer. Class size to register in advance so that the Driver Safety Handbooks will be 28 High 4:38 PM 3 is limited to 30. Non-military can available for them. Register by calling Linda Cochran at 352/493- 28 Low 9:51 PM 1.4 also attend at the usual cost of $12 1742 Class size is limited to 30. Non-military can also attend at the Tu 29 High 3:28 AM 3.8 7:07 AM Rise 11:00 AM 16 for AARP members and $14 for usual cost of $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. 29 Low 10:44 AM -0.3 5:34 PM Set 10:16 PM non-members. 29 High 5:19 PM 2.9 Big Library Book Sale Dec. 3 29 Low 10:41 PM 1.3 Williston Jr. Woman’s Th e Friends of the Luther Callaway Public Library in Chiefl and W 30 High 4:20 AM 3.5 7:08 AM Rise 11:38 AM 25 Club Hosts 2nd ‘Jingle will be conducting a book sale in conjunction with the Chiefl and Bell Jog’ at WES on Dec. 30 Low 11:27 AM 0.1 5:34 PM Set 11:14 PM 3 Winterfest on Dec. 3. Th ere will be hundreds of hardcover books, 30 High 6:01 PM 2.9 paperbacks, audio books, videos, jigsaw puzzles and children’s books 30 Low 11:37 PM 1.3 On Sat. Dec. 3, come join in for sale at great prices. Hardly anything over a dollar and most for Suwannee River Entrance the fun at Williston Elementary much less. Buy a reusable fabric tote bag for $5 and take away as Th 24 Low 7:15 AM -0.9 7:04 AM Rise 6:19 AM 2 School when the GFWC many books, etc. as it will hold. Hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the 24 High 1:40 PM 3 5:35 PM Set 5:07 PM Williston Junior Woman’s Club white octagon building on NE 1st Avenue visible from US 19 and 24 Low 7:09 PM 1.2 hosts the 2nd Jingle Bell Jog next to the fi re station. Look for the signs and banners. For more F 25 High 12:31 AM 3.7 7:04 AM Rise 7:27 AM 0 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Runners information stop by the Library or contact Friends president Tom 25 Low 8:03 AM -1 5:35 PM Set 6:06 PM should arrive by 8:30 a.m.) Reitz at 493-1896, 949-5413 or [email protected]. All proceeds 25 High 2:30 PM 2.9 And there’s a race for everyone! go to support the Luther Callaway Public Library. 25 Low 7:53 PM 1.3 Categories: Diaper Dash (infant-2 yrs., 50 yd. dash); Tot Trot (3- Chiefl and Chamber Presents Christmas Beauty Sa 26 High 1:15 AM 3.8 7:05 AM Rise 8:31 AM 0 Pageant Dec. 3 26 Low 8:50 AM -1 5:35 PM Set 7:08 PM preK, 100 yd. dash); K-2nd Grade Th e Chiefl and Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Chiefl and 26 High 3:17 PM 2.8 (½ mile run); and Fun Run (3rd- Christmas Beauty Pageant on Sat. Dec. 3. An early entry discount 26 Low 8:38 PM 1.3 8th grade, 1 mile). will be applied if the applications are received by Nov. 22. at Su 27 High 2:00 AM 3.7 7:06 AM Rise 9:28 AM 3 Th e race fee is $8, and $35.00. Cash or checks made payable to Chiefl and High School. 27 Low 9:35 AM -0.9 5:34 PM Set 8:12 PM registration forms and money need After Nov. 22 - $45.00 (Cash Only) Th e application fee must be 27 High 4:01 PM 2.7 to be turned in at Joyce Bullock 27 Low 9:23 PM 1.3 Elementary or WES by Fri., Nov. included with your application. M 28 High 2:46 AM 3.5 7:07 AM Rise 10:18 AM 9 18. Everyone who pre-registers Age Divisions and Times: 0-2 year olds 10:30 AM - “Little 28 Low 10:19 AM -0.6 5:34 PM Set 9:16 PM receives a t-shirt, and parents may Miss Jingle Bell”; 3 years-Kindgergarten 11:30 AM - “Little Miss Snowfl ake”; 1st – 5th Grade 12:30 PM 28 High 4:44 PM 2.6 run with their children for no continued on page 3 28 Low 10:09 PM 1.3 Tu 29 High 3:34 AM 3.3 7:08 AM Rise 11:01 AM 16 29 Low 11:02 AM -0.3 5:34 PM Set 10:17 PM 29 High 5:25 PM 2.6 29 Low 10:59 PM 1.2 W 30 High 4:26 AM 3.1 7:08 AM Rise 11:39 AM 25 30 Low 11:45 AM 0.1 5:34 PM Set 11:15 PM 30 High 6:07 PM 2.6 30 Low 11:55 PM 1.2 5Zd[ef_SeFdWW Withlacoochee River Entrance Th 24 Low 7:52 AM -0.9 7:02 AM Rise 6:17 AM 2 24 High 1:41 PM 3.1 5:34 PM Set 5:06 PM 24 Low 7:46 PM 1.2 i[fZ3`YW^e F 25 High 12:32 AM 3.8 7:02 AM Rise 7:25 AM 0 25 Low 8:40 AM -1 5:34 PM Set 6:05 PM Beginning November 15th, 2011, Drummond Bank in 25 High 2:31 PM 3 25 Low 8:30 PM 1.3 Chiefl and will display a Christmas Tree with Angels. Sa 26 High 1:16 AM 3.9 7:03 AM Rise 8:28 AM 0 Th e Angels will indicate the age of a boy or girl who will 26 Low 9:27 AM -1 5:34 PM Set 7:07 PM not have a Christmas without your help. 26 High 3:18 PM 2.9 26 Low 9:15 PM 1.3 Su 27 High 2:01 AM 3.8 7:04 AM Rise 9:26 AM 3 We invite you to come by and pick an Angel from our 27 Low 10:12 AM -0.9 5:33 PM Set 8:11 PM tree, wrap the gift indicated on the Angel and return the 27 High 4:02 PM 2.8 gift (with the Angel taped to the package) on or before 27 Low 10:00 PM 1.3 December 14th, 2011. Near December 25th, the bank M 28 High 2:47 AM 3.6 7:05 AM Rise 10:15 AM 9 28 Low 10:56 AM -0.6 5:33 PM Set 9:15 PM will sure your gift reaches the child. 28 High 4:45 PM 2.7 28 Low 10:46 PM 1.3 Please come by today and pick an Angel and help make Tu 29 High 3:35 AM 3.5 7:06 AM Rise 10:59 AM 16 a child have a special Christmas. 29 Low 11:39 AM -0.3 5:33 PM Set 10:15 PM 29 High 5:26 PM 2.6 29 Low 11:36 PM 1.2 Chiefl and Location only. 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Levy Healthcare Advisory Board Meeting Dec. 7 Laws in the state of Florida. Th e issues that are presented email: [email protected] Th e Levy Healthcare Advisory Board (LHAB) is having a will improve your driving knowledge and assist in safe driving Local Great Suwannee River Cleanup Dec. 3 awareness. While the course in November is open to any driver meeting on Dec. 7th from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the Levy County Th e Cleanup is winding down and on Sat. Dec. 3 from 9:00 over 50 years of age, Veterans will get this special off er. Health Department. Th e LHAB was established by the Board of AM to 1:00 PM the last 20 miles will be tackled by the Lower Chiefl and – Nov. 28, at Capital City Bank, Chiefl and, a one day County Commissioners to advise the BoCC on healthcare matters Suwannee NWR, the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar class, 9:00 a.m and to improve the health of Levy County residents. Th e public is Keys National Wildlife Refuges, and all the volunteers they can Williston – Nov. 29, at First Baptist Church, Williston, a one invited and light refreshments will be served. muster. Local boat owners from Camp Azalea and Fowlers Bluff , day class, 9:00 a.m.. For requirements for either class call Linda WRPC Board of Directors Meeting Dec. 8 Refuge boats and volunteer-conservationists will partner in order Cochran at 352/493-1742 Th e Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council’s Board of to rid the Suwannee of debris along the shoreline, barrels buried Directors meeting scheduled for Th urs., Nov. 17, 2011, at 7 p.m. Social Security Offi ces Closed Nov. 24 and 25 underwater in the muck, car parts stuck between tree roots, more has been cancelled due to lack of necessary business. Th e next On Friday, November 25th all Social Security fi eld offi ces, glass than ever should be in a river, and much more. If you’d like meeting of the Board will be its Annual Meeting to be held on including the Gainesville Social Security offi ce, will be closed to to join in this community eff ort, call the Refuge at 352-493-0238. Th ursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Th e schedule is as follows: the public. Fritzi S. Olson, Executive Director Current Problems, Inc., 352- Nominating Committee Meeting: 5:30 p.m.; Open House: Employees who work the day after Th anksgiving will focus on 264-6827; www.currentproblems.org 6:00 p.m.; Annual Meeting: 7:00 p.m. backlog reduction. Members of the public can fi nd many services Cedar Keys Light Station Holiday Light Event Dec. 10 and get up-to-date information online at www.socialsecurity.gov In the past, refreshments and covered dishes for our Annual Sat., Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Cedar Keys Light or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Meeting have been provided by Board members. You will be Station will be open for a bright holiday event: Holiday Light. contacted at a later date to confi rm your attendance and your Log Cabin Quilters’ 28th Annual Quilt Show Nov. 25 Th ere will be period-dress interpreters, refreshments, and holiday covered dish. – Dec. 4 season photo opportunities. Special-value holiday prices will be In an eff ort to save money on postage and photocopying, we are Th e Log Cabin Quilters’ 28th Annual Quilt Show will be off ered by tour boats. Join us for this one time event! looking at sending the Board packet by email whenever possible. presented at the Levy County Quilt Museum at 11050 NW Trains at the Holidays at Webber Gallery Dec. 17 Please confi rm that this is okay with you and provide us with your 10 Ave in Chiefl and (north of Alt 27 at NW 10 Ave, between Th e College of Central Florida will once again present Trains at preferred email address by contacting Glenda Roberts at 352/732- Chiefl and and Bronson) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to the Holidays at the Webber Gallery of the Ocala Campus, 3001 1315, x216 or [email protected] 5 p.m. daily. Th ere will be Crafts and Quilts and Baked Goods. S.W. College Road. Th e exhibit, which opens on Th ursday, Dec. Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Meeting Dec. 8 Join us for the Chicken & Dumpling Dinner on Sat. Dec. 3 15, has become a holiday tradition for young and old alike. and the drawing to win the quilt on Sun. Dec. 4. For more Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs Th ere is no fee for the exhibit or the reception, which will be will information call Winnelle Horne at (352) 493-2801. volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the be held on Saturday, Dec. 17. Light refreshments will be available. SRWMD Governing Board Tentative Meeting Nov. 28 rights of elders residing in nursing homes, assisted living facilities From noon to 2 p.m., Keith Marr of Operation Lifesaver will On Mon. Nov. 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. a Tentative Intermediate and adult family care homes. entertain and educate visitors with train-related music and a safety Governing Board Meeting will be held at District Headquarters in Th e local council will meet on Dec. 8 at Haven Hospice of presentation for parents and children. From 2 to 4 p.m., Ocala Live Oak. Th e Public should check the District website or contact North Central Florida, 4200 NW 90th Boulevard in Gainesville Model Railroaders will conduct a workshop and demonstration on the District to confi rm that the meeting has not been cancelled or to discuss the program’s current activities and give the public a the art of model railroads. rescheduled. chance to provide comments about long-term care facility issues. Th e 16th annual exhibit includes exciting layouts and models All meetings, workshops and hearings are open to the public. Th ese public meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. Concerned citizens with historic and holiday themes, which are provided by Ocala and those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. Levy County Tourist Dev. Council Meeting Nov. 29 Model Railroaders and private collector Bruce Richardson. All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, Th e Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its Th e Webber Gallery has extended hours for the exhibit to be safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents are bi-monthly meeting Tues., Nov. 29, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Levy open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily including weekends through encouraged to call toll-free (888) 831-0404 or visit the program’s County Visitors Bureau, 620 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson. Dec. 30; the gallery will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Web site at http://ombudsman.myfl orida.com Th e meeting is open to the public. For more information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809. News for Veterans – Free AARP Driving Classes Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed Guardian ad Litem New Class Jan. 10, 2012 During the month of Nov. AARP is off ering free safe driving AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help with tax Make a New Years Resolution to advocate for an abused and classes for any Veteran and/or their spouses. Th e AARP safe preparation in their community. Tax-Aide also needs instructors neglected children. No special background needed. Legal and driving class gives you a full three-year discount through your and computer technicians. Th e Luther Callaway Library is the staff support provided. Next Class starts Jan 10th. Call 352-493- insurance carrier as well as updates on various Motor Vehicle Chiefl and tax site. For information call Bob at (352) 463-8936 or 6051 or go to www.gal.alachua.fl .us

Community Calendar continued from page 2 - “Little Miss Mistletoe”; 6th-8th Grade 2:30 PM - “Miss Teen Please call 493-1554 for more information. Th e longest running Festival in the area put on by the Fanning Christmas”; 9th – 12th grade 3:30 PM - “Miss Christmas”. Chiefl and Christmas Light Sponsorship Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Fanning Springs Festival of For more information or an application contact Donna Brock Lights, will be hosting their 16th annual Classic Car Show along For a one-time payment of $530.00 you can sponsor a 5” 352-493-6025 or 352-221-1176 with all the other festivities, including the yellow rubber ducky snowfl ake light fi xture with a 17” x 36” double-sided, vinyl banner Email [email protected].fl .us race, on Sat. Dec. 10 at their Fanning Springs City Park. Th ere (including hardware) imprinted with your business name. One-half will be arts and crafts’ vendors, door prizes, food and drinks, and Chiefl and Christmas Festival & Parade Dec. 3 payment ($265.00) is due September 11th; the balance ($265.00) music by DJ Jeff . Cars from classics to late models to imports are Th e 2011 Chiefl and Christmas Festival & Parade will be held November 1st. Sponsors select the pole that will display their welcome. Th ere will be separate judging. Registration is from 9 Saturday December 3rd in downtown Chiefl and at the historic train banner, on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis; however, Sponsor will a.m. to noon with awards being given out at 3 p.m. Th ere will be depot, Trailhead Park and the surrounding area on US Highway 19 have fi rst right of refusal over the pole directly outside of their dash plaques to the fi rst 50 vehicles. A portion of the proceeds South. business. Sponsor will not select the style lighting fi xture. Banners goes to Toys for Tots. Spend a day just having fun in a wonderful Th e Festival will begin at 10:00 a.m. with arts and crafts, music will be displayed annually. park. Admission is free. For more information go to the website at and song, and activities for children at the Chiefl and Trailhead Sponsors will be responsible for charges incurred when replacing fanningspringschamber.com Park (Depot). damaged or worn banners and their frames. Th e lighted parade theme “Winter Wonderland” starts at 6:00 For more information please see the attached registration form or p.m. followed by the evening celebration that includes the lighting call 352-493-1849. ceremony, caroling and visits with Santa who arrives at the Trailhead Park after the Parade. FANNING SPRINGS Non-profi t groups are invited to sell food items or crafts for Festival of Lights Classic fundraising. Choirs, musicians and other entertainers are invited Car Show Dec. 10 to perform. Local businesses are reminded to enter the storefront lighting and decorating contest. STAND FOR For further information or registration forms please call the Greater THANKSGIVING Chiefl and Area Chamber of DINNER FEAST Commerce at 352/493-1849 AMERICA ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD or visit our website at www. Friday & Saturday Night 5 to 10 p.m. chiefl andchamber.com. Turkey & dressing Potato salad Rally for freedom! Chiefl and Family Fun Baked Ham Macaroni & cheese Center Ribbon Cutting Roast Beef Sweet potato souffl é 1RYHPEHUSP Dec. 9 Homemade mashed Squash casserole potatoes Green bean casserole Th e Greater Area Chiefl and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Green Lima beans Pumpkin Pie &RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH&URVV&LW\)ORULGD Chamber of Commerce is 7 DAYS A WEEK Mustard greens Peach Cobbler proud to announce a ribbon Coleslaw Strawberry Cake The American Civil Liberties Union is suing The purpose of this rally is to inform cutting for its newest member 1/4 mi. N of Walmart on East Dixie County, demanding the removal of freedom-loving Americans why this fight is - Chiefl and Family Fun side of US 19, Chiefl and 352-490-4906 the Ten Commandments monument at the so important. It is being sponsored by Dixie Center. On Friday, Dec. 9 at courthouse, a monument placed by a private County citizens in order to sound the alarm 12:00 p.m. the public is invited ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD citizen according to the Open Forum that our rights and freedoms are being taken to welcome Chiefl and Family ALL DAY EVERY DAY 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK guidelines crafted by the Dixie County away by unelected judicial activists intent Fun Center at 1545 NW Crab Legs • Catfi sh• Fried Shrimp • Boiled Shrimp commissioners. on forcing their vision of America on the 26th Ave. to Chiefl and. Please rest of us. This rally is also a fundraiser to take some time to welcome In the first ruling the judge ordered the fight the ACLU in court. Liberty Counsel Chiefl and Family Fun Center OPEN Thanksgiving DAY monument removed. That ruling is being is defending the County. Liberty Counsel, a into our community. appealed. non-profit public interest law firm, provides Regular Menu extended plus legal services free of charge. Liberty Lighthouse Word Church Traditional Turkey and Dressing Christmas Program Dec. You can help in this fight! Come to the Counsel has a track record of defeating the Rally Nov. 27th! ACLU the vast majority of the time over the 11 310 Dock Street, Cedar Key Lighthouse Word Church Banquet course of many years. Facilities Available! 352-543-5738 would like to invite the community to our special Christmas Program, “Did You ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD Hear Th e News” on Sunday, Friday Night 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. featuring Breaded Fish Fingers • Mullet • Clam Strips • Stuffed Crab Christmas Carols and a special Nativity Scene. We will Closed for Thanksgiving begin with a free breakfast Happy Thanksgiving of quiches, pastries, delicious BRONSON breakfast casseroles and mocha RESTAURANT 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK punch at 9:30 a.m. A nursery will be provided for the service. 157 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson 352-486-3880

Th e Bronson FFA Alumni is selling 6&+('8/(2)(9(176 Opening prayer: Pastor Mike Brown, First Speaker: Frank Lay, retired principal, Pace Baptist Church, Cross City High School, threatened with Christmas Trees Presentation of the colors jail by the ACLU for praying Pledge of Allegiance Speaker: Harry Mihet, lead counsel, Beginning late afternoon, Saturday, Nov. 26, National Anthem Liberty Counsel, the attorney (Saturday after Th anksgiving) at the red light Special Music: Dixie County arguing this case against the in Bronson, continuing afternoons until sold. interdenominational choir ACLU Th e Christmas Trees are: Speaker: Joe Anderson, the private citizen Offering, special music • 6 to 7 ft tall who placed the monument Closing prayer • Fraser Fir Speaker: KrisAnne Hall, Constitutional attorney, former state prosecutor, • $35 each historian Support the Bronson FFA organization and Happy Holidays! STAND FOR AMERICA!

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“ Serving God & Loving People” Dr. Greg Douglas, Senior Pastor Pastor Rickey Whitley, Assoc. Pastor/Youth Pastor Emanuel Harris, Education/Children Sunday:Sunday: Tuesday:Tuesday: Wednesday:Wednesday: Pastor Jared Douglas, Collegiate/Missions DP Sunday School 9:15am Sr. Adult Bible Study 10:00am Church Supper 5:30pm 6XQGD\ Morning Worship 10:30am RA/GA Children’s Program 6:30pm Sunday School ...... 9:15 a.m. Discipleship Hour 5:00pm Full Throttle Youth 6:30pm 6FKRRO Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30pm Prayer Hour 6:30pm DP Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. :RUVKLS Wednesday Night Services: Pastor Troy A. Turner Prayer Meeting, Youth, College & Career ...... 7:00 p.m. 10DLQ6W‡ 3#OURT3TREET "RONSON &,  ~ Nursery provided for all services ~

Manatee Springs Church of Christ Come and Worship Sunday Minister 8:45 am Sunday School 10 a.m...... Bible Study Gene Dumas 11 a.m...... Worship Period 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 5 p.m...... Worship Period 352-542-0657 or 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 352-493-7775 (except 3rd Wednesday) Wednesday 7 p.m...... Bible Study 11450 NW 76th Terr., Reverend Priscilla Scherrah, Pastor Chiefland

Our goal is to “Speak where the Bible speaks and be silent Bronson United Methodist Church where the Bible is silent.” We seek Bible authority for the Tel. 352-486-2281 235 Court Street things that we believe and practice. Bronson, Florida Church Calendar Escaping the Vortex of Death Bagpipes at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Nov. 27 By popular request, Bill Siemon, renowned bagpiper, will be A colorful swarm of a heavy guilt trip on Angie. “Come on sweetie. Don’t be at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church sun. Nov. 27. Bill will play the relentless jet skis shredded scared. Just give it a try. I’ll go easy on you.” bagpipes before, during and after the 10:30 a.m. service. Th e public the brown water, crinkling She responded with a look that said fl atly, “Homey don’t is invited to enjoy his music and attend the Potluck following. If its surface like a cheap pair of play that!” you desire and have one – wear your kilt. Come and enjoy this day. scissors through dollar store I was about to get mad when that feisty Mindy girl spoke Vintage Faith Church Has Moved gift paper. Beyond their banal up, “I’ll take a turn.” I raised my brow, somewhat surprised. Vintage Faith Church as moved their services to the Woman’s Club buzzing loomed the lyrical Heath furrowed his over the top of his makeshift neck brace. in Chiefl and where we meet for our Sunday morning service at 10:30 laughter of children splashing With Heath over my shoulder I resolved to behave and a.m. with Pastor Bobby Warren and Associate Pastor Josh Dease. about in the reluctant little kept it at low speeds. Th en something took us both by great We are providing a place where the truth of scripture is taught, waves that rolled lazily into the surprise. Feisty Mindy gave the ‘thumbs up’ sign. Th at meant lives are restored, community is built, freedom is realized, creativity shallows. I’d gamely ventured she wanted to go faster! I looked at Heath. He nodded his is encouraged, authenticity is displayed, and service is commonplace. All of that comes from passionately following Jesus Christ. Th at is out of the conditioned approval. So I bumped it up. Next thing you know she gives Vintage Faith Church. Love live labor. air myself, fueled by the another ‘thumbs up’! My eyes went wide. Angie snickered. To learn more you can go to our webpage lovelivelabor.org or to our acquisition of my new ski boat. Heath gave the go ahead. Th is routine went on until she was Vintage Faith Church Facebook page. My wife Angie hadn’t riding rougher than any regular ole’ fellow! Obviously this was Fish Dinner at Holy Family Catholic Church Dec. 9 wanted to come, at least not until I mentioned my little becoming a direct challenge to our manhood. Th e Fish Dinner, fried or baked, at Holy Family Catholic Church brother Heath was bringing his new fi ancé Mindy. Th en she Th en, without actually uttering a self incriminating word, Parish Hall will be on Friday Dec. 9th at 5 p.m. Adults $7, smaller got on board. (No pun intended.) She said it’d be a good way Heath sort of indicated with his eyes that maybe it was okay portion $6, children under 12 $4. to get to know our future sister in-law. Boy was she right. to take her down a peg or two. At least that’s the way I read it. Lite Lunch will be on Wednesday Dec. 21 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Heath shoved us off , and I cranked that boisterous new150 Of course, he denies it to this day, his marriage being at stake Everyone is welcome. Angel House Th rift Store is open Friday and horsepower Mercury outboard. Its roar instinctively caused and all. With the green light, however, I began to put her into Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every weekend. Th is weekend me to shoot a cavalier wink to no one in particular, and slam what I like to call the ‘Vortex of Death’. Turning tight circles I there will be a special $2 bag day. All the clothes you can fi t in a down the throttle. We jumped out of the water faster than began to stir the pot. Soon I had churned up the wave to beat plastic shopping bag for $2. Th e ladies there will be happy to show Shamu after a bucket of fried penguin. all waves, almost of tsunami proportions. Subsequently I slung you how to fold to get the most for your money. Soon we were skimming the surface so fast the only thing feisty Mindy right into it at full speed. We are located 3 miles N. of Williston on Hwy 27A getting wet was the prop, and the host of Jet skiers skirting for I reckon the tube itself was propelled seven or eight feet The Proclaimers Quartet at First UMC Chiefl and Dec. 1 cover. A crowd watched anxiously from the shore, probably high, and poor Mindy, as she is now known, had a vantage Th e Proclaimers Quartet will be performing at First United hoping for that sudden gust of wind which would’ve sent us point from well above that. I must admit, she pulled off some Methodist Church in Chiefl and on Th urs. Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Th ese into a phenomenal display of aerial acrobatics. pretty phenomenal aerial acrobatics for the crowd on the way four men have been singing for the Lord since they were very young (we mean real young, 4 to 7 years of age). You will be inspired and Right off Angie’s elbow found its way to my calloused ribs. down. We’d already circled back before she fi nally landed with blessed by their performance. Heath shot me a familiar scowl. Th en I remember how they’d a giant belly fl op. She just laid there bobbing like an old cork To obtain additional information call Elvira at 352/493-4692 or the both asked me not to show myself as a complete jerk right off . as we hauled her in. She was alive, but she didn’t say a word. In church offi ce at 352/493-4527. Make plans to join us for an exciting I didn’t know why they wanted me to wait. In my defense, fact, it was several years later before she fi nally said one to me! evening of Gospel Quartet music. Donations requested at the door. that Mindy girl had a frozen smile placarded across her face I reckon poor ole’ feisty Mindy, bionic Heath, and Old Town United Methodist Hosts Christmas Cookie the whole time. It looked like she was enjoying herself to me. my homey Angie would all want to share some valuable Walk Dec. 3 However, in an eff ort to be more amiable, I pulled to a stop, information with you- If you fi nd yourself on board with a Th e Old Town United Methodist Women are having their annual where I commenced barking orders about rigging up the cocky self seeking, bossy, guilt trip laying, deranged, psycho, Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3rd in the Fellowship Hall from ski rope and inner tube. I declared Heath would be the fi rst nut case at the helm, be looking for a way to get your feet back 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A Cookie Walk consists of tables of homemade volunteer to ride since he was strutting around like a banny on solid ground! Certainly don’t give him any indication that cookies ready for you to choose from. You purchase the size tin you rooster. I couldn’t take any more of his muscle fl exing and you agree with him, or be sucked into participating in any of wish to fi ll and pick from among the decorative and special cookies. courting rituals. Th e boat wasn’t big enough for another ego. I his maniacal little games. Come join in the fun for a real treat. Th ey also make a great gift. determined to give him a ride to remember. Jesus showed us how to deal with satan. (“Get out of here, Heath certainly held on longer than I thought possible. I satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must had to crank him up to almost forty miles an hour to fi nally worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.’” Matthew 4:10 The Tongue throw him. Even then I had to yank a sharp left turn and NLT). What? You didn’t think I was talking about me did you? By Stanley L. Cadle sent him whipping around out in front of us until the shear But anyway- God has created the only Ark that will carry As written in Gospel Appeal 2011 G-forces fi nally pried him loose. His ensuing crash reminded you safely through the eternal ‘Vortex of Death’. His name is me of the one that caused them to spend six million on that JESUS. “All Aboard!” Th e scriptures have much to teach us about the tongue; most bionic fellow. Th at’s when I noticed that feisty Mindy girl -Guy Sheffi eld especially, perhaps, we remember these words from James 3:6, glaring at me. You can visit Guy at his website www.butanyway.org, or "And the tongue is a fi re, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue “What,” I asked, “We can rebuild him, better, stronger, faster.” email him at guy.sheffi [email protected]. among our members, that it defi leth the whole body, and setteth After collecting what was left of Heath I commenced laying on fi re the course of nature; and it is set on fi re of hell." Going further James says that no man can tame the tongue (verse 8); and he wraps up the contradictory employments to which men Obituaries put their tongues, saying, "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing" (verse 9) and he adds the warning to God's PHILLIP MCKAY WILLIAMS, SR Billie Mathison (Archie) of Mo., Mark Frye coach in Williston and enjoyed playing golf in children that "these things ought not so to be" (verse 10). and Phillip Frye (Nair) of Miami; and 16 his spare time. POP grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Ardito was preceded in death by his Just think, dear friends, how much trouble Old Baptists Phillip McKay Williams Sr. of No funeral services will be held and in lieu daughter Lisa Ardito and his brother Michael would have escaped if they had heeded the wisdom of those few Steinhatchee passed away Wed. Nov. 16, 2011 of fl owers the family requests donations be Ardito. He is survived by his wife of 22 years verses! It isn't an obscure passage of scripture at all; we all know at the age of 75 after battling stomach cancer. made to the Big Bend Hospice Foundation, Linda, his son Th omas Michael Ardito Jr. and are familiar with the reading of it. What's more, we've all Mr. Williams was a retired deputy with 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL (Linda); his daughters: Tina Ardito, Koree 27 years of service with the Marion County seen practical evidence that the word of God does not speak in 32308-5428. Ardito Romano, Dina Ardito Vadney (Dale); Sheriff ’s Department and a professional vain, saying, "Behold, how great a matter a little fi re kindleth!" Arrangements were placed under the care his brothers, Rocky Ardito and Ricky Ardito; hypnotist. He enjoyed many hobbies during (verse 5). It is a well-known and often mourned fact that ill- of Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Cross his sister Gina A. Harrison; 19 grandchildren his lifetime including coopering which is the advised, foolish, hateful and envious words have been the cause City. and three great-grandchildren. making of wooden buckets, barrels and all of great fi res that have raged among us leaving little but ruin He was a great man and will be missed by Services were held on Sunday, November 20, forms of storage containers, fi shing, being a many. 2011 at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston at and bitter memories in their wake. Yet, despite all the wounds technology “geek” and most of all enjoying the 3 p.m. with Father Joe McDonnell offi ciating. that the piercing tongue has dealt among us, despite embers that simple life in Steinhatchee. THOMAS M. ARDITO SR. He was interred at Orange Hill Cemetery. smolder still amidst the burnings it has kindled, it seems that Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his February 18, 1950 – November 18, 2011 Arrangements were under the direction of fi rst wife, Francis; his second wife, Madeline; Th omas M Ardito Sr. of Morriston passed we're least inclined to sheath the deadliest weapon in all of our Knauff Funeral Home Williston, Fla. carnal arsenal. Indeed, this ought not be so. his mother Murele Charlton; and two of his away Nov. 18, 2011 in Ocala at the age of 61. Th at above text doesn't nearly exhaust the topic of that daughters, Pam Roberson and Vickie Meyers. He was BETTY GAYLE BOYATT "unruly" member. Th ere is more to be found in other scripture. He is survived by his children Jerry born on Feb. 18, 1950 to Cosmo and Julia May 5, 1943 – November 18, 2011 Ardito in New Haven, Conn.. He lived most Betty Gayle Boyatt passed away November Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the Williams (Kathy) of Ala., Sandra Jerald (Larry) of Ocala, Danny Frye (Linda) of of his life in Margate, Fla. and moved here 18, 2011 at her home in Morriston at the tongue .... " Th e image there is that of a legal matter wherein the Dunnellon, Sherry Hillebrandt (Jim) of 22 years ago. He worked as an owner/steel age of 68. She was born on May 5, 1943 testimony, or words, of one man can condemn or free another. worker. He was a Catholic. He was a baseball to Charles and Betty Logan in Tennessee. continued on page 6 Calif., Phil Williams Jr. (Vanna) of Ocala, continued on page 7 www.levyjournalonline.com November 24, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 5B LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 000200, is pending in the ER WITH THAT CERTAIN OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL of the Public Records of contact Ms. Jan Phillips, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL Circuit Court for Levy Coun- 1998, 66 x 28 HERITAGE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR Levy County, Florida. ADA Coordinator at (352) CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ty, Florida, Probate Division, MOBILE HOME, SERIAL LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA The street address of 337-6237, at least 7 days LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA the address of which is Levy NUMBER: FLFLV79AB- CASE NO. 38-2010-CA- which is 1951 NE 154 before your scheduled court CASE NO. 2010 CA 001026 County Courthouse, 355 13087HE21. 001331 Avenue, Williston, Florida appearance. If you are hear- BAC HOME LOANS SER- South Court Street, Bronson, Commonly known as: U.S. BANK, N.A. 32696. ing or voice impaired, please VICING INC, L.P. F/K/A FL 32621. 11551 NE 116th Street, Plaintiff, at a Public Sale, the Clerk call 711. If you are deaf or COUNTRYWIDE HOME The names and addresses Archer, Florida 32618, v. shall sell the property to the hard of hearing and require LOANS SERVICING, L.P., of the personal representa- at public sale, to the high- WILLIAM K. PUGH; highest bidder, for cash, ex- an ASL interpreter or an as- Plaintiff, tive and the per sonal repre- est and best bidder, for JESSICA E. PUGH; UN- cept as set forth hereinafter, sisted listening de vice to vs. sentative’s attor ney are set cash at the BOCC meeting KNOWN TENANT 1; UN- on January 9, 2012 at 11:00 participate in a pro ceeding, GERMAIN GARCIA, ET AL. forth below. room in the Levy County KNOWN TENANT 2; and all a.m. in the Lobby or BOCC please contact Court Inter- Defendants All creditors of the Dece- Courthouse, 355 South unknown parties claiming by, Meeting Room in the Levy preting at inter preter@cir- NOTICE OF dent and other persons Court Street, Bronson, Flor- through, under or against the County Courthouse, located cuit8.org FORECLOSURE SALE having claims or demands ida, Levy County, Florida, at above named Defendants, at 355 South Court Street, Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. NOTICE IS HEREBY against Decedent’s estate, 11:00 AM (EST), on the 9th who are not known to be Bronson, Florida 32621, in ------GIVEN pursuant to a Final on whom a copy of this no- day of January, 2012. dead or alive, whether said accordance with Chapter 45, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Judgment of Foreclosure tice is required to be served, If you are a subordinate unknown par ties claim as Florida Statutes. OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL dated October 18, 2011, and must file their claims with this lien holder claiming a right heirs, devi sees, grantees, Dated: November 15, 2011. CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR entered in Case No. 2010 court WITHIN THE LATER to funds remaining after the assignees, lienors, creditors, Any person claiming an LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA CA 001026, of the Circuit OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE sale, you must file a claim trustees, spouses, or other interest in the surplus funds GENERAL JURISDICTION Court of the Eighth Judi- TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- with the Clerk of Court no claimants; from the sale, if any, other DIVISION cial Circuit in and for LEVY LICATION OF THIS NOTICE later than 60 days after the Defendants. than the property owner, as CASE NO. 38-2011-CA- County, Florida. BANK OF OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE sale. If you fail to file a claim, NOTICE OF SALE of the date of the Lis Pen- 000589 AMERICA, N.A., SUCCES- DATE OF SERVICE OF A you will not be enti tled to nay Notice is hereby given dens, must file a claim within U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS- SOR BY MERGER TO BAC COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON remaining funds. that, pursuant to the Final 60 days after the sale. SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE HOME LOANS SERVICING, THEM. Notice to Persons With Judgment dated November (SEAL) FOR MASTR ADJUST- LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE All other creditors of the Disabilities: If you are a 15, 2011, in this cause, I will Danny J. Shipp ABLE RATE MORTGAGES HOME LOANS SERVICING Decedent and other per sons person with a disability who sell the property situated in Clerk of the Circuit Court TRUST 2007-1, MORT- LP (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is having claims or de mands needs any accommodation LEVY County, Florida, de- Levy County, Florida GAGE PASS-THROUGH Plaintiff and GERMAIN GAR- against decedent’s estate in order to participate in this scribed as: By: Gwen McElroy /s/ CERTIFICATES, SERIES CIA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE must file their claims with this proceeding, you are enti tled, LOTS TEN (10), ELEVEN Deputy Clerk 2007-1; OF GERMAIN GARCIA court WITHIN 3 MONTHS at no cost to you, to the pro- (11), TWENTY-FOUR (24) Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. Plaintiff, N/K/A YAMILA SANTOS; AFTER THE DATE OF THE vision of certain as sistance. AND TWENTY-FIVE (25), ------VS. JOHN DOE N/K/A CARLOS FIRST PUBLICATION OF Please contact the Court Ad- BLOCK ELEVEN (11) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FRED KOPEC JR. AKA MASARIGOS; JANE DOE THIS NOTICE, ministrator’s office not later OF CIRCLE K RANCH OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL FRED KOPEC; UNKNOWN N/K/A AYRA CORLETO, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED than seven days prior to the SUB DIVISION, AS PER CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SPOUSE OF FRED KOPEC are defendants. I will sell to WITHIN THE TIME PERI- proceeding. PLAT THEREOF AS RE- LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA JR. AKA FRED KOPEC; the highest and best bidder ODS SET FORTH IN Clerk of the Circuit Court CORDED IN PLAT BOOK CASE NO.: 38-2011-CA- FRED KOPEC, JR. AKA for ash in the MAIN LOBBY SEC TION 733.702 OF By: Gwen McElroy /s/ 3, PAGE 11, OF THE 000463 FRED KOPEC, INDIVIDU- of the Courthouse located THE FLORIDA PROBATE Deputy Clerk PUBLIC RECORDS OF SPRINGLEAF HOME EQ- ALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF at 355 South Court Street, CODE WILL BE FOREVER Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. LEVY COUNTY, FLOR- UITY, INC. f/k/a AMERICAN THE KOPEC REVOCABLE Bronson, at 11:00 a.m., on BARRED. ------IDA. TOGETHER WITH GENERAL HOME EQUITY, TRUST, UDT JULY 8, 1997; the 19th day of December, NOTWITHSTANDING THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THAT CERTAIN 2004 INC., ANY AND ALL UN KNOWN 2011, the following described TIME PERIOD SET FORTH OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL FLEETWOOD DOUBLE Plaintiff, PARTIES CLAIMING BY, property as set forth in said ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WIDE MOBILE HOME vs. THROUGH, UNDER AND Final Judgment, to wit: TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTACHED THERETO, RICHARD LLOYD AGAINST THE HERE- THE PART OF THE NE AFTER THE DECEDENTS CASE NO: 2011-CA-225 HAVING VIN #GAF- HOLROYD; UNKNOWN IN NAMED IN DIVIDUAL 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SEC- DATE OF DEATH IS GREEN TREE SERVICING L335A88958EA21, TITLE SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE TION 11, TOWNSHIP BARRED. LLC, 7406 Fullerton Street, #88913941 AND VIN RICHARD LLOYD NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD 14 SOUTH, RANGE 18 The date of first publica tion Suite 201 Jacksonville, #GAFL335B88958EA21, HOLROYD; ALLISON OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID EAST, FURTHER DE- of this notice is: November Florida 32256 TITLE #89913994, COOK and JOHN DOE, UN- UN KNOWN PARTIES MAY SCRIBED: 17, 2011. Plaintiff, WHICH IS NOW RE- KNOWN TENANT(S), CLAIM AN INTEREST AS BEGIN AT THE NORTH- /s/ Joseph Oliveti v. TIRED. Defendants. SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- EAST CORNER OF Personal Representative MAXINE MARKETTE, IF a/k/a 14960 NW 76TH NOTICE OF SEES, GRANTEES, OR THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 8834 Huntington Pointe LIVING, BUT IF DECEASED, TERR., TRENTON, FL FORECLOSURE SALE OTHER CLAIMANTS; UN- 1/4 OF SECTION 11, IN Drive THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, 32693 NOTICE is hereby given that KNOWN BENEFICIARIES TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, Sarasota, FL 34238 DEVISEES, GRANTEES, at public sale on January 9, the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF THE KOPEC REVOCA- RANGE 18 EAST, AND /s/ GREGORY V. ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, 2012 to the highest bidder of Levy County, Florida, will, BLE TRUST, UDT JULY 8, RUN THENCE SOUTH BEAUCHAMP, P.A. LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES for cash, in the main lobby on the 19th day of December, 1997; UNKNOWN TEN- ALONG THE EAST LINE Attorney for Personal OF MAXINE MARKETTE, of Levy County Courthouse, 2011 at 11:00 a. m. at the ANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE Representative DE CEASED, AND ALL 355 South Court Street, Levy County Courthouse, OF THE PROPERTY 1/4 A DISTANCE OF Florida Bar No. 178770 OTHER PERSONS CLAIM- Bronson, Florida, in accor- 355 S. Court St., Bronson, Defendants FOUR HUNDRED SEV- P. O. BOX 1129 ING BY, THROUGH, UN- dance with section 45.031, FL 32301 offer for sale and NOTICE OF ACTION ENTY (470) FEET, RUN Chiefland, FL 32644 DER, AND AGAINST THE Florida Statutes, beginning sell at public outcry to the To the following THENCE WEST PAR- (352) 493-1458 NAMED DEFEN DANTS, at eleven o’clock a.m. highest and best bidder Defendant(s): ALLEL TO THE NORTH Pub.: Nov. 17, 24, 2011. and THE UN KNOWN TEN- 665101450 for cash, the following de- UNKNOWN BENEFICIAR- LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF ------ANT IN POSSESSION OF Any person claiming an scribed property situated in IES OF THE KOPEC RE- NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF PUBLIC NOTICE 10390 NE 124TH STREET, interest in the surplus from Levy County, Florida: VOCABLE TRUST, UDT FOUR HUNDRED SEV- On October 26, 2011, there ARCHER, FLORIDA 32618, the sale, if any, other than A parcel of land in the JULY 8, 1997 ENTY (470) FEET, RUN was tendered for filing with n/k/a LINDA EVANS, the property owner as of the East ½ of the NW ¼ of Last Known Address THENCE NORTH A DIS- the FCC in Washington, Defendants. date of the lis pendens must Section 29, Township 12 16856 STURGIS CIRCLE TANCE FOUR HUNDRED D.C., an application for as- NOTICE OF SALE file a claim within 60 days af- South, Range 18 East, CEDAR KEY, FL 33625 SEVENTY (470) FEET TO signment of the construc- NOTICE IS HEREBY ter the sale. Levy County, Florida, be- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that A POINT IN THE NORTH tion permit for a new FM GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Dated at Bronson, Florida, ing more particularly de- an action for Foreclosure of LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF station of 91.1 MHz, Bron- Plaintiff’s Final Summary this 15th day of November, scribed as follows: Mortgage on the following NE 1/4, RUN THENCE son, Florida, from Calvary Judgment Of Foreclosure 2011. For a Point of reference described property: EAST A DISTANCE OF Chapel Gainesville, Inc. to entered in the above-cap- (SEAL) Commence at the North- LOT 8, CEDAR KEY FOUR HUNDRED SEV- Calvary Chapel of the Finger tioned action, I will sell the Danny J. Shipp west corner of the East SHORES UNIT NO. 7, ENTY (470) FEET TO Lakes, Inc. The officers and property situated in Levy Clerk of the Circuit Court ½ of the NW ¼ of Section AS PER PLAT THEREOF, THE POINT OF BEGIN- directors of Calvary Cha- County, Florida, described By: Gwen McElroy /s/ 29, Township 12 South, RE CORDED IN PLAT NING. pel Gainesville, Inc. are Ted as follows, to wit: Deputy Clerk Range 18 East thence BOOK 6, PAGE 28, OF Under the American with Meilleur and Robert Sullivan LOTS 13 AND 14, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- run South 01°53’56” East THE PUB LIC RECORDS Disabilities Act, if you are a and Jason Noll. The officers BLOCK 6, OF UNIVER- TIES REQUESTING REA- along the West line of the OF LEVY COUNTY, person with a disability who and directors of Calvary SITY OAKS AS PER PLAT SONABLE ACCOMMODA- East ½ of the NW ¼ of FLORIDA. needs any accommodation Chapel of the Finger Lakes, THEREOF, RECORDED TIONS TO PARTICIPATE Section 29, Distance of a/k/a 16856 STURGIS in order to participate in this Inc. are Scott Gallatin, Jack IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAG- IN THIS PROCEEDING 667.59 feet to the Point CIRCLE, CEDAR KEY, FL proceeding, you are entitled, Trent, Mark Leckie and Bil ES 15, 15A THROUGH SHOULD CONTACT (352) of Beginning; thence con- 33625 at no cost to you, to the pro- Gallatin. A copy of the appli- 15M OF THE PUBLIC 374-3639 OR VIA FLORIDA tinue South 01°53’56” has been filed against you vision of certain assistance. cation, amendments and re- RECORDS OF LEVY RELAY SERVICE 1-800- East, along said West line and you are required to Please contact the ADA Co- lated materials are on file for COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO- 955-8771. of the East ½ of the NW ¼ serve a copy of your writ- ordinator at (352) 337-6237, public inspection at 5510 SW GETHER WITH THAT Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. a distance of 807.62 feet ten defenses, if any, to it, on at least 7 days before your 62nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL CERTAIN 1997, 68 x 28 ------thence North 89°56’01” Marinosci Law Group, P.C., scheduled court appear- 32608. GRAND MANOR MOBILE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT East, 457.23 feet; thence Attorney for Plaintiff, whose ance. If you are hearing or Pub.: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. HOME, SERIAL NUMBER FOR LEVY COUNTY, North 09°42’12” East, address is 100 W. Cypress voice impaired, please call 1, 2011. GAGMTD2649AB. FLORIDA 819.09 feet; thence South Creek Road, Suite 1045, 711. If you are deaf or hard ------Commonly known as: CIVIL ACTION 89°56’01” West, 622.05 Fort Lauderdale, Florida of hearing and require an IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 10390 NE 124th Street, CASE NO. 38-2011-CA- feet to close on the Point 33309 on or before Dec. 30, ASL interpreter or an assist- OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL Archer, Florida 32618, 000297 of Beginning. Subject to: 2011, a date which is within ed listening device to partici- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR at public sale, to the high- REGIONS BANK, the Easement recorded thirty (30) days after the first pate in a proceeding, please LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA est and best bidder, for Plaintiff, in O.R. Book 176, Page publication of this Notice in contact iCourt Interpreting at CASE NO: 2011-CA-171 cash at the BOCC meeting v. 204, over and across the the LEVY COUNTY JOUR- [email protected] GREEN TREE SERVICING room in the Levy County LESLY STARLING, as Per- Easterly 25 feet of the NAL and file the original with Dated this 9th day of No- LLC, 9119 Corporate Lake Court house, 355 South sonal Representative of the above described property. the Clerk of this Court either vember, 2011. Drive, Suite 175 Tampa, Court Street, Bronson, Flor- Estate of Marvin M. Subject to: The restrictions before service on Plaintiff’s (SEAL) Florida 33634, ida, Levy County, Florida, at Cousins, shown on Warranty Deed attorney or imme diately DANNY SHIPP Plaintiff, 11:00 AM (EST), on the 9th IRENE F. COUSINS a/k/a recorded in O.R. Book thereafter; otherwise a de- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT v. day of January, 2012. Ireva M. Cousins, 258, Page 68 of the Public fault will be entered against COURT ROBERT J. LEPORE, THE If you are a subordinate JOHN D. COUSINS a/k/a Records of Levy County, you for the relief demand in BY: Gwen McElroy /s/ UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF lien holder claiming a right John Douglas Cousins, Florida. the complaint. As Deputy Clerk ROBERT J. LEPORE, FOR- to funds remaining after the TENANT #1 and TENANT a/k/a 5850 NE 144th Av- This notice is provided pur- Any person claiming an in- EST PARK III PROPERTY sale, you must file a claim #2, repre senting tenants in enue, Williston, FL 32696 suant to Administrative Or- terest in the surplus from OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, with the Clerk of Court no posses sion, pursuant to the Final Judg- der No. 2.065. the sale, if any, other than INC., and HOUSEHOLD FI- later than 60 days after the Defendants ment entered in a case pend- IN ACCORDANCE WITH the property owner as of the NANCE CORPORATION, sale. If you fail to file a claim, NOTICE OF SALE ing in said Court, the style of THE AMERICANS WITH date of the Lis Pendens must Defendants. you will not be enti tled to any Notice is hereby given that which is indicated above. DISABILITIES ACT, If you file a claim within 60 days af- NOTICE OF SALE remaining funds. pursuant to a Uniform Final Any person, other than the are a person with a disability ter the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY Notice to Persons With Judgment of Foreclosure rightful owner of the prop- who needs any accommo- Pub. Nov. 17, 24, 2011. GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Disabilities: If you are a per- entered in the above-styled erty, must file a claim to sur- dation in order to participate ------Plaintiff’s Final Summary son with a disability who cause on November 15, plus funds within 60 days in this proceeding, you are IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Judgment Of Foreclosure needs any accommodation 2011, in the Circuit Court of after the above held sale for entitled, at no cost to you, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL entered in the above-cap- in order to participate in this Levy County, Florida, the the claim to be valid. to the provision of certain CIRCUIT IN AND FOR tioned action, I will sell the proceeding, you are enti tled, Clerk of Levy County will sell DANNY J. SHIPP as sistance. Persons with a LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA property situated in Levy at no cost to you, to the pro- the property situated in Levy Clerk of the Circuit Court disability who need any ac- PROBATE DIVISION County, Florida, described vision of certain assis tance. County, Florida, described By: Gwen McElroy /s/ commodation in order to par- File No. 38-2011-CP-000200 as follows, to wit: Please contact the Court Ad- as: Deputy Clerk ticipate should call Jan Phil- IN RE: ESTATE OF LOT 1 OF FOREST ministrator’s office not later Description of Mortgaged American with Disabilities lips, ADA Coordinator, Alach- ARMAND J. LUPO, PARK III, ACCORDING than seven days prior to the and Personal Property Act, if you are a person with ua County Court house, 201 Deceased. TO THE PLAT THEREOF, proceeding. Lot 12, Block 4, VILLAGE a disability who needs any E. University Ave., Gaines- NOTICE TO CREDITORS AS SAME IS RECORD- Clerk of the Circuit Court OF GREEN THUMBS accommodation in order to ville, FL 32601 at (352) 337- The administration of the ED IN PLAT BOOK 6 ON By: Gwen McElroy /s/ DEV. INC. UNIT ONE, a participate in this proceed- 6237 within two (2) working Estate of ARMAND J. LUPO, PAGES 8 THROUGH 11 Deputy Clerk subdivision according to ing, you are entitled, at no days of your receipt of this Deceased, whose date of OF THE PUBLIC RE- Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011 the plat thereof recorded cost to you, to the provision notice; if you are hearing im- death was May 25, 2011; CORDS OF LEVY COUN------at Plat Book 3 at Page 41 of certain assistance. Please paired call (800) 955-8771; if File Number 38-2011-CP- TY, FLORIDA; TOGETH- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT you are voice impaired, call www.levyjournalonline.com 6B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 24, 2011 LEGAL NOTICES

(800) 955-8770. per sonal representative and CLAIM FILED TWO (2) tity and public body created will be held to conduct gen- NOTICE OF PUBLIC I HEREBY CERTIFY that the personal representa- YEARS OR MORE AFTER pursuant to the provisions eral business of the NFBA. WORKSHOP a true and correct copy of tive’s attorney are set forth THE DECEDENT’S DATE of Section 163.01, Florida The following previously The Southwest Florida the foregoing Notice of Fil ing below. OF DEATH IS BARRED. Statutes, and an Interlocal scheduled public meeting Water Management District was mailed to all the parties All creditors of the de- The date of the first pub- Agreement among Baker, will remain the same: (SWFWMD) announces the in the attached mailing list. cedent and other persons lication of this notice is No- Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, NFBA Board of Directors following public workshop to WITNESS my hand and having claims or demands vember 24, 2011. Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jeffer- – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, which all interested persons the seal of this Court this 15th against decedent’s estate Personal Representative: son, Lafayette, Levy, Madi- December 14, 2011. are invited: day of November, 2011. on whom a copy of this no- /s/ CRAIG A. RICH son, Putnam, Suwannee, If a person decides to ap- Ribbon-cutting and open- DANNY J. SHIPP tice is required to be served 16051 NW 70th Avenue Taylor, Union and Wakulla peal any decision made by ing ceremony for the Clerk of the Court must file their claims with Trenton, Florida 32693- Counties and municipalities the NFBA with respect to Frances Archbold Hufty By: Gwen McElroy /s/ this court WITHIN THE LAT- 7609 of Cedar Key, Cross City, any matter considered at Learning Center and Adri- As Deputy Clerk ER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER Attorney for Personal Lake City, Live Oak, Monti- the meeting, such person an Archbold Lodge. SWF- Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. THE TIME OF THE FIRST Representative: cello, Perry, White Springs will need a record of the WMD and South Florida ------PUBLICATION OF THIS THEODORE M. BURT, P.A. and Worthington Springs, proceedings and may need Water Management District IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF- Attorney at Law Florida. The NFBA will hold to ensure that a verbatim Governing Board members OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL TER THE DATE OF SER- /s/ THEODORE M. BURT the following public meet- record is made, including and Highlands County com- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VICE OF A COPY OF THIS Florida Bar Number 172404 ings: the testimony and evidence missioners may attend. LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE ON THEM. 114 Northeast First Street NFBA Transition Commit- upon which the appeal is to DATE/TIME: Friday, De- PROBATE DIVISION All other creditors of the Post Office Box 308 tee - 10:00 a.m. on Monday, be made. cember 2, 2011; 2:00 p.m. FILE NO.: 38-2011-CP- decedent and other persons Trenton, Florida 32693 November 28, 2011 at the In accordance with the PLACE: Archbold Biologi- 000213 having claims or demands (352) 463-2348 NFBA Project Office, 164 Americans with Disabilities cal Station, 123 Main Drive, IN RE: ESTATE OF against decedent’s estate Pub.: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2011. N.W. Madison Avenue, Lake Act, persons needing spe- Venus FL 33960 JOAN MADELINE RICH, must file their claims with this ------City, FL 32055. The NFBA cial accommodation or an A copy of the agenda may Deceased. court WITHIN 3 MONTHS NOTICE OF PUBLIC Transition Committee will interpreter to participate in be obtained by contactng: NOTICE TO CREDITORS AFTER THE DATE OF THE MEETINGS OF THE conduct general business of this proceeding or have any www.archbold-station. org; The administration of the FIRST PUBLICATION OF NORTH FLORIDA the Transition Committee. questions please contact or Debbie Upp, execassis- estate of JOAN MADELINE THIS NOTICE. BROADBAND NFBA Board of Directors Faith Doyle, Clerk to the [email protected] RICH, deceased, whose ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED AUTHORITY TRANSITION – 10:00 a.m. on Wednes- NFBA Board at (321) 246- (863)465-2571 x251 date of death was Octo- WITHIN THE TIME PERI- COMMITTEE and Regular day, November 23, 30, De- 0059 or (407) 629-6900 at For more information, ber 14, 2011, is pending in ODS SET FORTH IN Board Meetings cember 7, 21, 28 2011 and least two (2) business days you may contact: Melissa. the Circuit Court for Levy SEC TION 733.702 OF The North Florida Broad- January 4 and 11, 2012 at prior to the date of the meet- [email protected] County, Florida, Probate Di- THE FLORIDA PROBATE band Authority (“NFBA”) the Suwannee River Wa- ing. 1(800)423-1476 (FL only) or vision, the address of which CODE WILL BE FOREVER announces meetings of the ter Management District, Pub.: Nov. 24, 2011. (352)796-7211, x4776 (Ad is Levy County Courthouse, BARRED. NFBA Transition Commit- Suwannee Room, 9225 ------Order EXE0177) 355 South Court Street, NOTWITHSTANDING tee that all interested per- County Road 49, Live Oak, Pub.: Nov. 24, 2011. Bronson, Florida 32621. The THE TIME PERIODS sons are invited to attend. Florida 32060. The NFBA ------names and addresses of the SET FORTH ABOVE ANY The NFBA is a legal en- Board of Directors meeting The Tongue continued fron page 4B But it isn’t necessary to confi ne the meaning set forth in guarding our own lips. We will necessary words we do speak; and well-aimed conclusion. to legal matters in which the mouth of two or undoubtedly bring harm upon ourselves if we words don’t splash wide of their intended mark. Th ere are other scriptures that make plain the three witness is required. Heedless words, in are not careful to exercise some control over our It is already hard enough to bridle the tongue troubles that the tongue can bring among the any setting or occasion whatever, spoken for tongue. Th e last portion of Proverbs 18:21 warns without adding to it the diffi cult job of cleaning- Lord’s people. Th ey agree with the few that are or against another person, have the power to us that “ ... they that love it (the tongue and up after loose words. And the idea of loose used in this article; and the large number of such bring hurt and injury or to infl uence some good talking) shall eat the fruit thereof’. If we love words brings us to a third principle that we need scriptures further emphasizes that indeed the benefi t. Th at makes it doubly unfortunate that to use our tongue to hurt others that same hurt to keep in mind. tongue can be a source of evil among us when the words spoken by men are not always weighed will come back upon us; if we love to bless others We need to know who is listening when we’re we do nothing about it. But this article, intended in a fair balance. It is one off ense that men tell then such will fall out to our good. Be advised; talking. In all likelihood, when we’re gathered as but a little reminder to the household of lies. It is another that false words are received we shall reap what we sow with our tongue. with the brethren a good number of them will faith, should it have incorporated every one of and repeated as truth when diligent examination It ought to be no surprise to any of us that the hear much that passes our lips even though it is those scriptural references, and gave a thousand would show that there is no evidence to prove person who goes about spewing a torrent of our intention to speak only to one or two. Th ere practical strategies besides, will do us no good them. Do we not know that every person who deadly words does so at the cost, sooner or later, are both weak and strong brethren among us; unless God, by His grace and love, enables us hears and repeats anything without proof yet has of bringing a dark cloud over his own head. and it is experience that makes all the diff erence. to willingly hear and obey His word. We need the outward appearance of a faithful witness? Some folks just never understand why it Th e new and tender ones among us cannot to know what the word of the Lord says about Th at should not be so, but it is because man isn’t is that they are under the gray and uncertain bear what others may; they need time to grow. the tongue; we need to be informed in wisdom’s very discriminating about what he is willing to shadow of mistrust all the time; or why others Missing the context can make overheard words way of its evils. But we don’t need to invent a hear or accept as truth. Th e disclaimers, “I don’t wouldn’t “take their word for good morning”. very dangerous for the weak and extra-sensitive; “program” to work it out; we need the grace know if it’s so” or “speaking off the record” have Th ey are shunned because they are known to and words overheard often don’t convey the tone of God working in us for we can do nothing been whispered before many hurtful lies, but meddle; they have dishonored themselves by too or the original intention of a conversation. Th e without Him. Even so, let us pray, “Set a watch, they hardly, if ever, stop the spread of a matter. often being the source or the willing conduit strong may be bold enough to enquire after the Oh LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of Rather, the whispered disclaimer seems to send of hurtful words, and good brethren fear being things they didn’t fully understand, but the weak my lips” the matter along on the wings of a mighty shout. entangled in their web. and backward may very well remain uninformed (Psalm 141:3). Amen. Herein, we can see a picture of man’s sinfully With all of that good scriptural and go away having drawn an improper cunning nature - here, we can see James’ “world admonishment to guard our tongue before us, of iniquity” - clearly displayed in all its subtlety. let’s now take up our state of aff airs as it is most Notice that man easily ignores the warning of the time. Generally, except for sleeping times, bell of disclaimers in his rush to hear; but he silence is an unwanted vacuum that we seek never fails to include them as cover in his rush relief from, and conversation is the quickest to repeat what he’s heard! Th us have liars and remedy. Human beings delight in talking. Th e receivers of lies robbed honest and humble men give and take of it, the back and forth sharing of that simplest of all praises that men might of experiences, opinions and feelings about bestow or withhold from.one another: the honor life as we live it, fuels our interactions as social of a good name. A number of such men, unjustly creatures. In fact, most of us are very social; dishonored, have never regained any more than we talk a lot. TMI is a leading acronym of the a nominal standing among the brethren (the age - too much information - and most would killing lie always going before) and the greater agree that in this modern age we have lost the benefi t they might have been to every good cause very idea of modesty. We share too much in has been destroyed. every way and that does not speak well of the But conversely brethren, according to the Lord’s church. Not only are we too open with text, we are not without some preventive remedy personal and private matters, we never seem to against those who either through carelessness or question the worthiness of that great quantity of by wicked design bring reproach upon another. words that we produce every day on a wide array Good and faithful brethren who refuse to of subjects. Is their any benefi t from all that hear or act upon unsubstantiated rumors hold chatter? Probably not, in my opinion; but I’m forth the power of life for those who are sorely willing to leave the pressed by falsehoods. Th e rush to judgment that assessment of its social value to the folks who talebearers, gossips, excite among the brethren make it their business to know such things. can be avoided if we bear in mind that the But it is our business to faithfully instruct the passing of time will not change the truth. By household of faith. And that household needs and by truth will rise to the top; the facts will to remember that silence is golden, and perhaps November is National Hospice Month, enlighten our eyes and reward our patience with never more so than when it turns a frown upon confi dence that we have prepared ourselves to idle conversation that has strayed too far afi eld. and Haven wants to answer your exercise good judgment. Who knows but what Stone-faced silence is neither pleasant nor easily it may be our happy lot to see a good brother’s ignored; and it is that very discomforting feel questions about living wills. honor and usefulness to the cause maintained; of it that conveys a warning message to those and the fi ery “course of nature” thwarted for a who are given to careless conversation. season. Knowing surely from the word of God that Th ere is something else that wisdom has to we need to watch over every word that comes out having a living will, also known as an advance directive, teach us about the evils that the unruly tongue of our mouth; and knowing that we are overly can bring upon us. Sometimes brethren do (incessantly?) talkative; do we not need some is important. not only does it tell your health care wrong; they are overtaken in a matter that must guiding principles to perform that monumental provider and family your wishes, it eases the burden of be corrected; they must repent to set things task? We do, and what better way to whittle answering difficult questions that sometimes come with right. Often however, the faithful entreaty, the that job down to size than to simply cut down long-suff ering good words that would have the overall quantity? First, we must limit serious illness. it’s a gift to your loved ones, letting them converted the sinner from error, saved “a soul the subjects that we’re willing to talk about. know your wishes. from death” (James 5 :20), and restored him Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:9 “Let no corrupt to his friends, cannot overcome the sinning communication proceed out of your mouth, but brother’s impression that it is enemies and not that which is good to the use of edifying, that it Available through Haven Hospice, Five Wishes is a living will that’s easy friends whose forgiveness he must gain when may minister grace unto the hearers.” to use and understand. You choose who will make decisions if you’re there are those who spread his matter abroad, Th at is easily enough understood, but it maliciously repeating it over and over both near requires careful contemplation lest we miss not able to, and how you want to be treated. and far. Meddlesome folks (Pro. 20: 19; 24:21) the two-fold nature of it. It isn’t enough to such as that “separateth very friends” (Pro. 17:9); be satisfi ed that what we are about to say is All you have to do is check a box, circle a direction or write there is an evil intention in their alwayswagging incorrupt, and assume therefore that it is good. tongue, and they are worthy of scorn for stirring We also need to ask if it is edifying to the a few sentences. It’s that easy. Your family will have peace of up strife. brethren; frivolous things are not, and if there is mind, and you’ll know decisions made during end-of-life care are A brother who refuses to repent cannot be no gracious profi t in it then we need to leave it just what you wish. excused; but it is easy to see how the unchecked unsaid. clamor that surrounds him would excite the very Limiting ourselves to acceptable topics isn’t basest of his natural emotions rather than the all we can do. We can pay heed to the obvious: humble and submissive willingness that must be Th e less we speak, even on acceptable topics, drawn from the depths of his heart where the the fewer words we have to watch over. It won’t lingering touch of God’s love is yet warm and hurt us to speak less. Saying too much is like lively. May we never appear to be on the side water wasted down the drain anyway; it serves of dousing the spark or breaking the reed that no purpose and is most likely the one thing Christ would not. that prevents us from being a better friend and Take a few moments to order your Th e world of iniquity that James speaks of, brother. We don’t hear much from others if we free copy of Five Wishes today by visiting and the power of death and life that we read are always doing the talking. Considering this havenhospice.org of in the proverb, is surely enough to teach us thought further, don’t we turn down the fl ow or call 800.HOSPICE that every man ought to keep watch over his when water splashes over the lavatory? We do, own tongue lest he bring harm to others. Yet and it accomplishes two things. It saves water At Haven, we believe every day is a gift. there is an even more pointed end to the proverb and avoids a mess. Th e same is true of how much Serving North Florida since 1979. Licensed as a not-for-profit hospice since 1980. that should bear heavily upon the strength we we talk. A bridle on the tongue adds value to the www.levyjournalonline.com November 24, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 7B

Obituaries continued fron page 4B P. ERIC WATSON AND HELYN M. Th ey are survived by many friends in the area. Coming from West Palm Beach she has lived Black Prong Equestrian WATSON Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his parents, here for 3 years. She was a dog groomer and loved Center in Bronson. Bill P. Eric Watson, 86, and his wife, Helyn M. James Munroe and Gladys Watson; sister, Doris dogs as well as other animals. She enjoyed going to enjoyed spending time at Watson, 85, of Chiefl and passed away within Watson Studstill; and brother, James ‘Jim” Watson. dog shows. home with his children hours of one another on Nov. 21, 2011 at Williston Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her father Betty is survived by her sons; Anthony Boyatt and grandchildren, Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Williston. Both Novel Edward ‘N.E.’ Gore. (Leslie) and Timothy Boyatt; her daughter Tonya working with Black Prong Eric and Helyn were born in Chiefl and and spent Funeral Services are planned for Monday, Nov 28, Lynn Boyatt; her sisters, Ann Cowart and Connie; and coming home to his most of their life in this area. Mr. Watson served 2011. Please contact the funeral home at 352-493- and fi ve grandchildren. beloved wife, Martha, in his country in the US Navy during WWII and was 0050 for service details. Services were held on Sunday, November 20, the afternoon. Bill was owner of Chiefl and Cold Storage. Mrs. Watson Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley 2011 at 6:30 p.m.at Knauff Funeral Home in honorably discharged retired from the Draft Board with the Selective Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefl and, Williston, offi ciated by Rabbi Richard Munoz. from the US Air Force Service System. Th ey both enjoyed being on the FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may Arrangements were place under the direction of after 4 years where he served time both in Japan and beach and on the river, fi shing and traveling. be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com Knauff Funeral Home in Williston, Fla. stateside. BARBARA JEAN HERRING Bill was preceded in death by his parents and Master Gardeners youngest sister, Lou Ann Abell. continued from page 1B July 24, 1938 – November 19, 2011 He is survived by his loving wife, Martha of Commission Chairman Danny Stevens and and Levy counties. Th e Discovery Garden Mrs. Barbara Jean Herring of Old Town passed 31 years; one sister, Kathy Hobbs (Jerry); and two away Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at her home after a long Marsha Drew, District 3 Commissioner, spoke is free and open to the public at the Levy brothers, Ray Wilson Nobuko and George “Butch” illness. She was 73. on behalf of the Levy County Board of County County Extension Offi ce. 625 North Hathaway Wilson (Glenna); his beloved children: Bill Jr. Mrs. Herring was born in Tampa on July 24, 1938 Commissioners, addressing the crowd with Avenue, Alt 27, Bronson. In addition to the (BeLinda), Junetta Watson (Jimmy), Larianne to James and Th elma Baker Knowles. She loved refl ections on the many benefi ts of gardening, Garden, you can fi nd a wealth of UF/IFAS Kaiser (Tom) and Wayne Winters (Christy); a going to the beach, collecting lighthouses and red daughter-in-law, Angela Wilson in Maryland; one and how principles illustrated in the Discovery publications, knowledgeable Extension agents birds and going fi shing with her husband Tom. She grandson and six granddaughters: Elyse Kaiser, Garden prove that one can garden successfully and Master Gardeners ready to assist your was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Heather Scarbor, Jonathan Kaiser, Katie Wilson, and still be gentle on the world around us. gardening eff orts. Mrs. Herring was preceded in death by her Jeannetta Wilson, Sadie Wilson and Shaina Winters “Th ese gardens demonstrate principles that Levy Extension will be hosting a Landscape brother Charles Raymond Smith and sister Patricia and one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Kaiser; Lamb. emphasize an environmentally friendly Design program with Gail Hansen De and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation She is survived by her husband of 52 years, approach to gardening and landscaping” stated Chapman of the UF Environmental was held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 from 6 to 8 Th omas J. Herring of Old Town; sons, Tim Herring Stevens. “Using common sense we can make Horticulture Dept. on Wed., Dec. 7, from 10 p.m. at Knauff Funeral Home-Williston. Funeral and Jamie Herring, both of Old Town; daughter, use of natural resources without using them up. a.m. until Noon at the Levy County Extension Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at Julie H. (David) Ridgeway of Old Town; brothers, We can meet the needs of the present without Offi ce in Bronson. Th ere is no-charge for the 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God, Williston Larry Smith of Brandon, Fla. and Garry Smith with Pastor Chester Clark and Pastor Tim Haas compromising our futures.” program. Pre-registration is required - Space of Tampa; six grandchildren and three great- offi ciating. Burial will follow at Orange Hill Th e Florida-Friendly Landscape Discovery is limited. Call Barbara Edmonds, 352-486- grandchildren. Cemetery. Garden is designed, planted, and maintained 5131 or e-mail [email protected] to A visitation was held at the Rick Gooding Arrangements are under the care of Knauff by UF/IFAS NCMG serving Dixie, Gilchrist pre-register. Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 between Funeral Home-Williston. the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, Nov. 20, CHERI THERESE LOVEPERRAS 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Bryan offi ciating. January 26, 1961 – November 20, 2011 Interment followed in Summerville Cemetery at Cheri Th erese Love-Perras of Chiefl and passed $IWHU7KDQNVJLYLQJ New Prospect Baptist Church. away Nov. 20, 2011 at Haven Hospice of the Arrangements were placed under the care of the Tri-Counties in Chiefl and at the age of 50. She 1297+ 7+ Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, was born Jan. 26, 1961 in North Adams, Mass. 6DOH 352/498-5400. Cheri worked for 12 years as a Bookkeeper for JOHN P. PIEKARSKI Tri-County Rental and Sales in Chiefl and. She enjoyed collecting matchbooks and rocks from places 0HQVKLUWV 5KLQHVWRQH Mr. John P. Piekarski of Cross City passed away she visited, reading, camping, hiking, UF Gator ÀLSÀRSV Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in RII Football, and Cookies & Cream Hershey Candy VHOHFWHGVW\OHV Gainesville. He was 88. RII Bars. She was most proud of her 3 children. Mr. Piekarski served in the Pacifi c Th eater She is survived by her daughters, Shawn Love during WWII in the United States Army Air and Tristin Love; her son, Beau Love; her father Corp. He then owned and operated a shoe store and step-mother, Paul E. and Louise Perras, all in Hastings, Neb. After retiring, he bought, fi xed &DPR$SSDUHO of Chiefl and; her mother, Constance Porter of up and sold houses. He enjoyed fi xing, tinkering, Gainesville; her brothers, Jack Perras of Jacksonville RII making repairs, traveling and good food. He was a and David Perras of Roswell, Ga.; and numerous RII member of the Altman Baptist Church in Altman, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pa. and after moving to Cross City 12 years ago, he WVKLUWV Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 attended Scrub Creek Baptist Church. EX\JHWRII at 6:00 p.m. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services with Mr. Piekarski is survived by his good friends Pastor Joe Link offi ciating. Visitation will be one and family of choice, son and daughter, Larry and hour prior the services. Pam Edmonds of Cross City; grandsons, George JLIWZLWKSXUFKDVH $GGLWLRQDORIIRQRUDQJH In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Edmonds and Russ Dees; and brother Frank VHHVWRUHIRUGHWDLOV WDJJHGFOHDUDQFHLWHPV Cheri’s memory to Haven Hospice of the Tri Piekarski of Manchester, New Hampshire. Counties, 311 NE 9th St., Chiefl and, FL 32626 or Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23, to Breast Cancer Research at Susan G. Koman for 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Chapel with Rev. Archie Knowles and Rev. Doug Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Chiefland Hardware & Farm Supply Cobb offi ciating. Interment will follow at Florida Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefl and, National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida at 2 p.m.. FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may Hours: Mon-Sat. 7am-6pm Arrangements have been placed under the care be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400. 215 E. Rodgers Blvd · Chiefland · 352.493.4294 WILLIAM WILSON February 3, 1938 – November 20, 2011 ck’s Land William “Bill” Wilson of Ja Crossword Puzzle Williston, Fla. died at home on Nov. 20, 2011 at the age Service of 73. He was born on Feb. 3, -DFN3HQQH\-U 1938 in Tifton, Ga. to John A. and Junetta Wilson. He was a 75$&7256(59,&( Senior Member of the Board of 0RZLQJ‡'LVFLQJ)HUWLOL]LQJ‡'ULOO Cornerstone Assembly of God in 6HHGLQJ‡$UHQD¶V Williston. 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At the Florida Livestock Auctions; Cattle receipts at 8 markets; Okeechobee, Lakeland, Webster, Ellisville, Arcadia, Ocala, Madison and Lake City, receipts totaled 10,290 compared to 11,756 last week, and 11,075 last year. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to one week ago,slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 lower, bulls mostly steady, feedersteers 1.00 to 3.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 4.00 higher, replacement cows mostly steady. Th is week Last week Year ago Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 Steers over 600 lbs 1% 4% 3% Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Steers under 600 lbs 37% 44% 43% 210-235 227 130.00-160.00 147.19 Heifers over 600 lbs 0% 1% 1% 255-290 270 130.00-162.00 151.93 Heifers under 600 lbs 38% 37% 36% 300-345 322 123.00-150.00 138.24 Feeder cows 2% 1% 2% 360-390 375 121.00-130.00 125.68 Slaughter cows 19% 11% 13% 405-435 421 118.00-134.00 125.05 Bulls 3% 2% 2% 460-495 477 114.00-130.00 120.01 Across 505-535 527 114.00-118.00 115.83 Slaughter Cows Breakers 75-80 1. Arctic native 32. Con 48. Go downhill, maybe 555-585 569 108.00-118.00 113 5. “... or ___!” 33. “___ go!” 49. Affl ict Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 600-645 623 102.00-107.00 104.59 9. “Halt!” to a salt 34. At attention 50. Buttonhole 1200-1575 1353 63.00-74.00 67.74 14. Hurting 36. Corpulent 53. Nonmetamorphosing 1225-1495 1358 70.00-75.50 72.28 HD Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 15. Swindles 38. Crumb salamander 16. ___ Abzug, Women’s 39. Bristles 57. National language of 1245-1380 1307 58.00-60.50 59.29 LD Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1645-1845 1710 67.00-73.50 68.56 Movement leader 40. Colorless watery fl uid of Malaysia (2 wds) 210-240 229 127.50-150.00 141.59 17. Book of snapshots (2 wds) the blood 60. Be theatrical Slaughter Cows Boners 80-85 255-290 272 128.00-144.00 133.93 20. Portugese Mrs. 41. Caper 61. Bookbinding leather 305-345 316 124.00-137.00 131.96 21. Senescence 43. Links rental 62. Ball of yarn Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 355-395 380 124.00-137.00 130.74 845-1195 1067 59.50-69.00 64.33 22. “Look here!” 44. Dusk, to Donne 63. Halfhearted 410-445 427 118.00-136.00 122.34 23. Brothers’ keeper? 45. Bacterial disease 64. Blows it 870-1160 1019 51.00-58.00 54.74 LD 460-485 473 110.00-121.00 116.07 25. Language conversion transmitted by infected 65. Confl icted 505-540 524 108.00-114.00 111.36 29. ___-relief meat or milk Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1 555-585 572 106.00-115.00 109.64 Down Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 615-635 627 101.00-106.00 103.31 1145-1425 1307 78.00-81.00 79.95 1. Pool exercise 19. Bindle bearer pattern 1245-1395 1295 85.50-89.00 87.74 HD Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 2. Advil target 23. Draw close 42. Loud electric horns 3. Unit of loudness 24. Pigment made by boiling 46. Pro ___ 1535-2165 1789 72.00-90.00 78.24 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1500-2055 1761 79.50-87.00 83.35 HD 4. Female soothsayer wood soot 47. Animal with a mane 210-245 234 110.00-136.00 120.49 5. Chinese appetizer (2 wds) 25. Figure of speech 48. Cousin of a raccoon 260-295 279 110.00-126.00 119.83 Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 6. 100 kurus 26. 100 kopecks 50. Assist, in a way 305-345 326 110.00-125.00 116.5 7. Marienbad, for one 27. Association of Southeast 51. Amounted (to) Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 355-395 372 110.00-123.00 115.52 8. Clairvoyance, e.g. Asian Nations (acronym) 52. Hack 215-235 226 155.00-172.50 166.17 410-440 431 108.00-117.00 110.66 (acronym) 28. God of the winds 53. Jewish month 255-290 276 160.00-180.00 169.31 460-485 476 106.00-112.00 109.68 9. Source of mother-of-pearl 29. Greek letters 54. Christiania, now 305-345 321 150.00-174.00 160.44 505-540 525 95.00-110.00 103.13 10. South African grassland 30. Mites 55. Ticket info, maybe 350-395 375 135.00-158.00 147.39 11. Goya’s “Duchess of ___” 31. Notations to ignore 56. Bowling green 405-445 428 132.00-151.00 138.09 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 12. Wallop corrections 58. Anger 460-490 478 127.00-138.00 132.82 13. Break 35. Remember 59. “___ any drop to drink”: Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 18. ___ and aahs 37. Embellished with a raised Coleridge 510-545 526 120.00-134.00 125.87 905-1040 995 65.00-86.00 73.91 550-590 566 117.00-131.00 123.32 1150-1165 1154 69.00-70.00 69.75 625-635 628 115.00-119.00 117.34 For this week’s crossword puzzle answers, visit our Web site at www.levyjournalonline.com Click on the Brain Teaser tab to fi nd the answers. www.levyjournalonline.com 8B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 24, 2011 SUWANNEE RIVER FAIR NEWS Christmas Concert at Dixie IMPORTANT DATES: Workshops will be off ered around the Feeder Steers weigh in – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 state. Check our website for updated Music Center Dec. 4 a.m .– Dec. 3, 2011 dates and times. Swine tag in – 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – MAJOR RULE CHANGE: Sunday, Dec. 4th at 2 p.m. Dixie Music Center is sponsoring “An Old Town Dec. 10, 2011 Please be aware that a RECORD BOOK Christmas” music concert. Th e Christmas concert will kick off the holiday season with the Heifers weigh in – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 is now MANDATORY and due at the beautiful music of Christmas and is an event the entire family can enjoy together. p.m. – Dec. 10, 2011 March check in. DO NOT wait to begin to Scheduled to perform will be the Pine Grove Baptist Church Praise Band with their work on your Record Book. It CANNOT be MAJOR RULE CHANGE: many fi ne musicians and we are looking forward to hearing their performance of several Ethics Training - Th e Suwannee River completed in 1 or 2 days. Christmas favorites. Th e Philman Family Band will be joining us this year and members Fair Association believes that every youth Mandatory Project Record Books: of the Rock Bluff Band will sing and play a selection of Christmas standards with lots of exhibitor should receive proper training a. — All animal projects entering the fair harmony. Bruce Miller and Robbie Blake will team up on a couple of songs and Dotti South and information for raising and showing a will have a completed project record youth animal project. Th e Youth Livestock book that will be presented to the and the Slackers will end the show with a rousing set of many Christmas stand-bys. Th ere Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop show committee check-in station. will also be performances by Karen Powers, Carol Neubert and other special guests. is designed to certify students to meet the b. — At the check-in station all record Th e Dixie County Historical Society will be selling hot drinks and the Old Town First mandatory certifi cation requirements that books will be examined for Baptist Church youth group will be selling baked goods. Other vendors will be on hand will be in eff ect for the 2012 Suwannee River completeness. selling their wares for Christmas and there will be free candy canes for all the kids! Th e Fair. Certifi cation is valid for a three (3) year c. — If a record book is found to be concert will be held on the grounds of Dixie Music Center at 26626 S.E. 19 Highway in period. incomplete, the exhibitor and his/ Old Town. Th e concert is free, but we are asking for donations of a non-perishable food It is important that the exhibitors her animal WILL BE diverted out item to be given to the local food bank. So, bring your family, a blanket or lawn chairs and understand: of line to an area where they may sit under the live oak trees and enjoy an afternoon of the music of Christmas. For more • Th e purpose of youth livestock projects; complete their record book. information, please call 352-542-3001. • Th e importance of ethics in youth d. — If the project record book is livestock projects; complete, it will be rubber stamped • Proper animal handling and as approved, and the exhibitor’s hand management; will be stamped for entry into the Thank You from the • Th e diff erence between animal welfare scale house, horse show or dairy/ and animals rights; small animal barns. • Be prepared to be an ambassador for e. — Exhibitors are required to write a Chiefl and Quarterback Club animal agriculture. thank you letter to the sponsor of Th e requirements for the 2012 Fair are as their show. Th e Chiefl and Quarterback Club would • Tarmac America follows: f. — One project record book will be like to give a special THANK YOU to the And a huge THANK YOU to the • Youth are encouraged to receive training completed for each animal project/ following individuals and businesses for Chiefl and First Methodist Church for for the 2012 Suwannee River Fair; division entered into the fair. their continued support to the Chiefl and allowing us to use their church fellowship however, they will have a one (1) year g. — If you are competing in the record High School Football program. Because of hall to prepare and feed the team each week. grace period to complete the Ethics book contest, you must indicate this these pre-game meal sponsors, we were able Many thanks to Loran Brookins, Bobby training. on your project record book. Refer to feed the football team before each game. McCallum, Todd Horn, Bobby Schultz, Ray • All students that were entered in the to Optional Record Book Contest • Rodney & Kalee Wade of Wade Custom Tremblay and Cary Colson for preparing the Suwannee River Fair from 2007 to 2012 Rules. Homes pre-game meals each week. must have completed the Ethics training website: mysrf.org • Perkins State Bank We also would like to thank the local to show an animal at the 2013 Suwannee visit the website to: • Senior Home Care churches of the Chiefl and community for River Fair. Youth that are exhibiting 1) print Record Books • Ryan Bell, Levy County Commissioner providing and preparing the Friday morning for the fi rst time at the 2013 Suwannee 2) view/print complete rules • Chad Johnson, Levy County breakfasts. Th ese churches provided the River Fair will have a one (1) year grace 3) fi nd contact information to help you Commissioner team with great breakfasts each week, period to complete the Ethics training. direct your questions • Drummond Community Bank and encouraged the team with spiritual • Plum Creek Timber Corp. nourishment as well. • Smith Law Firm & Smith Asset • First Baptist Church Chiefl and Log Cabin Quilters Management • Hardeetown Baptist Church Th e Log Cabin Quilters and many others dessert than we could eat. Everything was so • Knauff Funeral Homes • Concord Baptist Church met Th ursday, Nov. 17 at the Levy County good. • Stacey Scott, Public Defender for the • Pine Grove Baptist Church Quilt Museum to enjoy our 25th Th anksgiving —Winnelle Horne 8th Circuit Court • Lighthouse Word Church Dinner. What a great day we had with so • Paige Brookins, Levy County School • Calvary Worship Center much food. Th e fellowship was great. We had Board • Chiefl and Church of Latter Day Saints several from Central Florida Electric to come • Randy Stefanelli Insurance • Vintage Faith and enjoy our dinner. We thank everyone who • Richard & Nancy Stone of Stone’s B.P. Again we say thank you to all who have came to visit and all those who helped in the • Chiefl and Rotary Club helped to provide meals to our young men. kitchen getting everything ready. • Greg Beauchamp, Attorney at Law Now, we start to set up for our 28th Quilt Show. We have lots to do to get it ready with many quilts and crafts coming in by Nov. DISH Network delivers 24. Th e Show is from Nov, 24 to Dec. 4. more Everything is left after the Show until after the of what you want fi rst of the New Year. Greg and six boys were out Tuesday. Th ey for less than you’d expect. trimmed and planted plants. We did have a freeze and it did a little damage and there is still many to take care of. 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